[amsat-bb] Re: AMSAT Satellite Communications Achievement Award #500

2009-05-20 Thread Dave Webb KB1PVH
I also agree with Tim. 73, Dave Sent from my Verizon Wireless BlackBerry -Original Message- From: n...@bellsouth.net Date: Wed, 20 May 2009 17:03:37 To: ; amsat-bb@AMSAT.Org Cc: Bruce Subject: [amsat-bb] Re: AMSAT Satellite Communications Achievement Award #500 Hey Bruce (and

[amsat-bb] Test

2009-05-21 Thread Dave Webb KB1PVH
Just testing. Dave KB1PVH Sent from my Verizon Wireless BlackBerry ___ Sent via amsat...@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author. Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite program! Subscription settings: http:/

[amsat-bb] Test

2009-05-21 Thread Dave Webb KB1PVH
Testing my email Dave KB1PVH Sent from my Verizon Wireless BlackBerry ___ Sent via amsat...@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author. Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite program! Subscription settings: http:

[amsat-bb] Re: SEEDS II

2009-08-08 Thread Dave Webb KB1PVH
As a matter of fact, I got a decent sstv picture this morning. Yesterday, all I could hear was a cw signal. Dave KB1PVH Sent from my Verizon Wireless BlackBerry -Original Message- From: "acjo...@juno.com" Date: Sat, 8 Aug 2009 20:59:46 To: Subject: [amsat-bb] SEEDS II Has an

[amsat-bb] Re: SEEDS II

2009-08-08 Thread Dave Webb KB1PVH
SEEDS II (CO-66) is a Japanese cubesat that transmits a sstv picture and also has a digi talker that transmits a "secret code" that enables you to get a QSL card from the group that built it. Hope this helps. Dave KB1PVH --Original Message-- From: w6...@comcast.net Sender: amsat-

[amsat-bb] Re: DM19 Activated Aug 17

2009-08-13 Thread Dave Webb KB1PVH
Mark, If there are no NH stations that get in touch with you, I live 5 minutes from the NH border and I can make the trip "over the border" to help with your WAS. Dave KB1PVH Sent from my Verizon Wireless BlackBerry -Original Message- From: "Mark Spencer" Date: Thu, 13 Aug 200

[amsat-bb] KB0RZD/KB0RZE EM18/EM19

2009-08-29 Thread Dave Webb KB1PVH
QSL card just arrived, very nice mix of pictures. Thank you for taking time to activate these two grids! Your efforts are greatly appreciated. Thanks again, Dave KB1PVH Sent from my Verizon Wireless BlackBerry ___ Sent via amsat...@amsat.org.

[amsat-bb] Cape Cod FN51

2009-09-09 Thread Dave Webb KB1PVH
Everyone, Starting Saturday afternoon, and into mid morning, possibly early afternoon Sunday, I will be operating from FN51 on Cape Cod, MA. I will try to be on as many of the passes that are in the footprint on the FM birds. There is a possibility that I will bring my 2 FT-857 radios to

[amsat-bb] Re: ao51

2009-09-10 Thread Dave Webb KB1PVH
Same here, also on the earlier pass. Dave-KB1PVH --Original Message-- From: Perry Yantis Sender: amsat-bb-boun...@amsat.org To: AMSAT BB Subject: [amsat-bb] ao51 Sent: Sep 10, 2009 7:02 PM just listened for AO51 but heard nothing. 2301 gmt 9/10/09 Perry WB8OTH ___

[amsat-bb] Re: handheld whip

2009-09-11 Thread Dave Webb KB1PVH
Bob, It is a Pryme AL-800 telescoping whip. About $35 at HRO. Dave KB1PVH --Original Message-- From: w7...@comcast.net Sender: amsat-bb-boun...@amsat.org To: AMSAT BB Subject: [amsat-bb] handheld whip Sent: Sep 11, 2009 7:01 PM What is the 2/440 whip antenna that we can use

[amsat-bb] FN51 operations

2009-09-12 Thread Dave Webb KB1PVH
Hello all, I have arrived at FN51 on Cape Cod. Unfortunately, it is raining, thundering, and a bit of lightning. I think it is best to hold off for a bit from waving my lightning rod at the sky. If things clear up a bit, I will give it a shot. The weather is supposed to be better tomorrow.

[amsat-bb] FN51 operations

2009-09-13 Thread Dave Webb KB1PVH
All, I just tried to work the last pass on SO-50, unfortunately, there is a ton of QRM here. I am going to relocate and give it another shot soon. 73, Dave KB1PVH Sent from my Verizon Wireless BlackBerry ___ Sent via amsat...@amsat.org. Op

[amsat-bb] Re: Looking for K5GNA Downconverter

2009-10-13 Thread Dave Webb KB1PVH
I am looking also. Dave KB1PVH Sent from my Verizon Wireless BlackBerry -Original Message- From: Charles Suprin Date: Tue, 13 Oct 2009 17:02:38 To: AMSAT-BB Subject: [amsat-bb] Looking for K5GNA Downconverter Hello, Some offer to sell these here. I thought I would offer to buy

[amsat-bb] Re: AO-51 for November

2009-10-16 Thread Dave Webb KB1PVH
I second that! Dave KB1PVH Sent from my Verizon Wireless BlackBerry -Original Message- From: "John Marranca, Jr" Date: Fri, 16 Oct 2009 14:52:50 To: amsat-bb Subject: [amsat-bb] AO-51 for November Drew, et al: Any possibility of having SSTV on the 2nd channel for November? Tha

[amsat-bb] Re: AO51 KB9IIZ/P in EN51/52/61/62 13Nov09 2205z

2009-11-13 Thread Dave Webb KB1PVH
John, Nice job, as always with the recording! Thank you for making them available for us to listen to. 73, Dave KB1PVH Satellite VUCC # 186 Sent from my Verizon Wireless BlackBerry -Original Message- From: John Papay Date: Fri, 13 Nov 2009 19:41:28 To: Subject: [amsat-bb]

[amsat-bb] Re: Netbooks

2009-12-03 Thread Dave Webb KB1PVH
Tony, I have been using an Aspire 1 netbook, it has a 1.6G CPU with 1G RAM and has 3 USB ports. SatPC32 runs very well controlling an Icom 910. The cost was $299. 73, Dave KB1PVH Sent from my Verizon Wireless BlackBerry -Original Message- From: "ANTHONY JAPHA" Date: Thu,

[amsat-bb] Re: Tutorial to configure XW-1 in SatPC32

2009-12-18 Thread Dave Webb KB1PVH
Wayne, Thanks for the tutorial! As a SatPC32 newbie, your tutorial made it painless to add XW-1. Thanks again, Dave KB1PVH On Fri, Dec 18, 2009 at 1:31 AM, Wayne Estes wrote: > Here's my attempt at a step by step tutorial to manually configure XW-1 > in SatPC32. > > > 1. ADD XW-1 KEPLERIAN

[amsat-bb] G5400 elevation issue

2011-02-07 Thread Dave Webb KB1PVH
The display on the control box reads correct elevation, but on my digital display on the Easy Rotor Controller shows erratic elevation position. I have recalibrated it several times with no success. It won't read any elevation until it is around 20° give or take. It also seems to have become worse

[amsat-bb] Re: Mode A

2011-02-19 Thread Dave Webb KB1PVH
Joe, Try this site it is more real time. http://www.planetemily.com/ao7/ao7log.php Dave - KB1PVH Sent from my Verizon Wireless DROID X On Feb 19, 2011 12:05 PM, "Joe" wrote: > I just went there and see a chart for reception reports, But i done see > where it says what mode it is going to be in

[amsat-bb] Re: PVC

2011-02-24 Thread Dave Webb KB1PVH
It would be great if all the Negative Nancys would offer a positive solution instead of just shooting it down that way we can all benefit. Dave - KB1PVH Sent from my Verizon Wireless DROID X On Feb 24, 2011 2:22 PM, "Matt Patterson" wrote: > I can't even believe that some people recommend doing

[amsat-bb] IC-9100

2011-02-25 Thread Dave Webb KB1PVH
HRO has the Icom 9100 on it's site now for the low low price of $3799.95 http://www.hamradio.com/detail.cfm?pid=H0-010763 Dave - KB1PVH Sent from my Verizon Wireless DROID X ___ Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author. N

[amsat-bb] Re: IC-9100

2011-02-25 Thread Dave Webb KB1PVH
andru Csete wrote: >> On Fri, Feb 25, 2011 at 6:22 PM, Dave Webb KB1PVH wrote: >> >>> HRO has the Icom 9100 on it's site now for the low low price of $3799.95 >>> >>> http://www.hamradio.com/detail.cfm?pid=H0-010763 >>> >> >> Wow,

[amsat-bb] Re: Android satellite tracking

2011-02-26 Thread Dave Webb KB1PVH
Wayne, When you are on the page of predictions, click on one and it will display a circle with a line that shows the satellite's path from AOS to LOS. During the pass there is a dot that travels along the line depicting the satellite's location. So it gives a little better idea where it is in rel

[amsat-bb] Re: fo-29

2011-02-27 Thread Dave Webb KB1PVH
LSB up, USB down Dave - KB1PVH Sent from my Verizon Wireless DROID X On Feb 27, 2011 9:23 PM, "Kevin Deane" wrote: > > > > so I know you all will laugh at me but what inverting means lsb down usb up is this correct > ___ > Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org.

[amsat-bb] L Band antenna

2011-03-01 Thread Dave Webb KB1PVH
I just got the 1.2ghz module for my 910, now I'm looking for suggestions on an antenna. Thanks, 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? Joi

[amsat-bb] Re: L Band antenna

2011-03-02 Thread Dave Webb KB1PVH
Thanks to all who replied. I just ordered a Directive Systems 25 element loop yagi with a six foot boom. 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 me

[amsat-bb] Re: Battery-powered UHF Preamp suitable for Arrow or Elk and HT?

2011-03-02 Thread Dave Webb KB1PVH
Bryan, I have a SP432VDG from ARR, it was a great improvement. http://www.advancedreceiver.com/page7.html Dave - KB1PVH Sent from my Verizon Wireless DROID X On Mar 2, 2011 6:12 PM, "Bryan Green" wrote: ___ Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org. Opinions expres

[amsat-bb] Re: Battery-powered UHF Preamp suitable for Arrow or Elk and HT?

2011-03-02 Thread Dave Webb KB1PVH
YK > > On Wed, 2 Mar 2011 18:17:35 -0500 Dave Webb KB1PVH > writes: >> Bryan, >> >> I have a SP432VDG from ARR, it was a great improvement. >> http://www.advancedreceiver.com/page7.html >> >> Dave - KB1PVH >> >>

[amsat-bb] Satellite Station for sale

2011-03-03 Thread Dave Webb KB1PVH
I just saw these two ads on QTH.com http://swap.qth.com/search-results.php?keywords=ki4lnm&fieldtosearch=Call 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-

[amsat-bb] KySat-1

2011-03-03 Thread Dave Webb KB1PVH
I just tried using the TLEs off of the KySat-1 page, but couldn't get them to work, nothing showed up. http://ssl.engineering.uky.edu/missions/orbital/kysat1/operations/ Dave - KB1PVH Sent from my Verizon Wireless DROID X ___ Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.or

[amsat-bb] Re: KYSat-1 Keps

2011-03-03 Thread Dave Webb KB1PVH
That did the trick! Thanks Dave - KB1PVH Sent from my Verizon Wireless DROID X On Mar 3, 2011 7:04 PM, "charlie Cantrill" wrote: > > > > --Date: Thu, 3 Mar 2011 14:15:00 -0500 > From: Dave Webb KB1PVH > Subject: [am

[amsat-bb] Re: Logbook software?

2011-03-06 Thread Dave Webb KB1PVH
I'm a fan of N3FJP Amateur Contact Log. http://www.n3fjp.com/ Dave - KB1PVH Sent from my Verizon Wireless DROID X On Mar 6, 2011 3:11 AM, "Bryan Green" wrote: > What's the favorite logbook software for satellite work? > > I've asked a few prolific ops privately but am curious in public. > > It s

[amsat-bb] Re: 432 PreAmp

2011-03-14 Thread Dave Webb KB1PVH
Jerry, I ran the same setup. You are good to go, no problem. Dave - KB1PVH Sent from my Verizon Wireless DROID X On Mar 14, 2011 9:08 PM, "Jerry" wrote: > I am considering placing a 432 preamp (ARR P432VDG) in the 432 line > coming from the splitter on my Arrow. Do I have a danger in the 2M > s

[amsat-bb] Re: delfi c3 (do-64) tlm software

2011-03-25 Thread Dave Webb KB1PVH
Larry, Try Mike's site. http://www.dk3wn.info/sat/afu/sat_delfi.shtml Dave - KB1PVH Sent from my Verizon Wireless DROID X On Mar 24, 2011 10:49 PM, "larry" wrote: > Good day to the list, > > I'm looking to decode the beacon from this satellite, but cannot seem to > find the Rascal program. The

[amsat-bb] 13 Colonies

2011-03-25 Thread Dave Webb KB1PVH
Hey everyone, I am heading up the July 4th 13 Colonies Special Event again this year. I am still in need of a satellite operator from NH, CT, NJ, and most likely RI. If you are from one of those states and want to be a part of the event email me directly. http://www.13colonies.info/ Thanks, Da

[amsat-bb] Re: EN96

2011-03-25 Thread Dave Webb KB1PVH
It was probably VE3ILK. Dave - KB1PVH Sent from my Verizon Wireless DROID X On Mar 25, 2011 10:16 PM, "John Geiger" wrote: > Who was the EN96 on today on the 2200Z pass of AO51? I thought I copied it as VE3TYN but according to QRZ.COM that isn't correct. > > Just picked up a Kenwood TM-251A and

[amsat-bb] Re: Has anyone heard KC7CN???

2011-04-06 Thread Dave Webb KB1PVH
Zach, I heard him the other day, Monday I think it was. That's it. Dave - KB1PVH Sent from my Verizon Wireless DROID X On Apr 6, 2011 10:57 AM, "zach hillerson" wrote: > I miss most of the mid-day passes due to work (uugh) but am on most of the evening passes and I haven't heard KL7CN yet o

[amsat-bb] Re: Still Nothing From ARISSat-1 In DO33

2011-04-12 Thread Dave Webb KB1PVH
Nothing in FN42 on the 11:05 UTC pass 10° elevation. Dave - KB1PVH Sent from my Verizon Wireless DROID X On Apr 12, 2011 7:14 AM, "B J" wrote: > I had a good view of the ISS during the pass, though. > > 73s > > Bernhard VA6BMJ @ DO33FL > > > ___ > Sent

[amsat-bb] Re: Hector CO6CBF EL92

2011-04-27 Thread Dave Webb KB1PVH
I have a Yaesu FT-51R that I would be happy to give to Hector. Is there a Canadian ham that I can ship it to and have them reship to Hector? Anyone willing to do it can contact me direct. Dave - KB1PVH Sent from my Verizon Wireless DROID X On Apr 27, 2011 2:10 PM, "John Papay" wrote: _

[amsat-bb] Re: XF2P EM11??

2011-04-29 Thread Dave Webb KB1PVH
John, This was on their QRZ page. Today we have received the information from Harbor Master officer, that all navigation is closed, by bad weather, in Tuxpan, and inclusive in Tamiahua, Veracruz. We are very sorry about that. But, all the team, will be operating from Riachuelos Veracruz, Everyone

[amsat-bb] Re: SO67 Not Heard 0115z

2011-05-03 Thread Dave Webb KB1PVH
I'll second that. Dave - KB1PVH Sent from my Verizon Wireless DROID X On May 3, 2011 9:33 PM, "Zachary Beougher" wrote: > I did not hear SO67 at 0115z. It was scheduled to come on at 0110z. Can anyone confirm that it was NOT on? > > Zack > KD8KSN > ___

[amsat-bb] 13 Original Colonies Special Event help needed

2011-05-05 Thread Dave Webb KB1PVH
I am still looking for operators for CT, NH, NJ for the 13 Original Colonies Special Event. If anyone wants to participate send me an email. http://www.13colonies.info/ Dave - KB1PVH Sent from my Verizon Wireless DROID X ___ Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.

[amsat-bb] Re: New Bird Op

2011-05-21 Thread Dave Webb KB1PVH
Congrats Cori!! Looking forward to hearing you on the birds. 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 satell

[amsat-bb] Re: ISS Packet

2011-05-28 Thread Dave Webb KB1PVH
Kevin, The downlink is 145.800 and uplink is 144.490. If you don't hear packet on 145.825 try listening on 145.800 as they can only do one mode at a time. Dave - KB1PVH Sent from my Verizon Wireless DROID X On May 28, 2011 2:30 PM, "Kevin Deane" wrote: > > Got through this morning on the ISS us

[amsat-bb] Re: Rotator Control units

2011-06-02 Thread Dave Webb KB1PVH
Tim, I'm using an Easy Rotor Controller model ERC-R. http://easy-rotor-control.com/ Dave - KB1PVH Sent from my Verizon Wireless DROID X On Jun 2, 2011 6:09 PM, "Tim Tuck" wrote: ___ Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the auth

[amsat-bb] Re: FW: NASA Ames Phonesat Balloon Launch

2011-06-09 Thread Dave Webb KB1PVH
Maybe this? Also, here is an article on their previous flight: http://www.foxnews.com/scitech/2011/02/11/cell-phones-space-smartphone-nasa/ 73, Dave - KB1PVH Sent from my Verizon Wireless DROID X On Jun 9, 2011 10:59 AM, "Nigel Gunn G8IFF/W8IFF" wrote: > Where does it say there's a cellphone? >

[amsat-bb] 13 Original Colonies Special Event reminder

2011-06-20 Thread Dave Webb KB1PVH
It's coming soon! *ORIGINAL 13 COLONIES INDEPENDENCE WEEK SPECIAL EVENT July 1st-5th 2011* http://www.13colonies.info/ We will be on the satellites again this year! MA- KB1PVH/K2H, Dave VA- NL7VX/K2B, Steve PA- KE3LB/K2M, John SC- K4YYL/K2L, Art GA- N3TL/K2G, Tim NC- W4MPS/K2J, Marc NY- WB2OQQ

[amsat-bb] Fox Delta ST1 for sale

2011-06-24 Thread Dave Webb KB1PVH
I have a Fox Delta ST1 tracking interface box complete with cable to control the G5400 & G5500 rotors for sale, $40 shipped. http://www.foxdelta.com/products/satellite.htm#st1 Contact me off list if interested. Thanks, Dave - KB1PVH Sent from my Verizon Wireless DROID X ___

[amsat-bb] Fox Delta ST1 SOLD

2011-06-24 Thread Dave Webb KB1PVH
The ST1 is sold. 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 settings: http://am

[amsat-bb] Re: DE FM bird 13 colony pass.

2011-07-02 Thread Dave Webb KB1PVH
Rick, I think it is Eastern time tomorrow morning. Dave - KB1PVH Sent from my Verizon Wireless DROID X On Jul 2, 2011 8:54 PM, "Rick - WA4NVM" wrote: > > Jeff, > > You have me guessing... 6.52? Eastern? UTC? Date? > > I can't find a pass that lines up. Please help.. And have fun! >

[amsat-bb] Re: Active FM Sats

2011-07-04 Thread Dave Webb KB1PVH
Welcome back! AO-27, AO-51, SO-50 for now. Dave - KB1PVH Sent from my Verizon Wireless DROID X On Jul 4, 2011 3:44 PM, wrote: > I have been out of commission for about a year. What FM SATS are in operation now? Anyone? > > > WA7HQD > Lee Ernstrom > Syracuse, Utah DN31xb > __

[amsat-bb] Re: AO-7 Mode A/B

2011-07-08 Thread Dave Webb KB1PVH
Zack, I have found this site to be the most up to date as far as AO-7's mode. http://www.planetemily.com/ao7/ao7log.php Dave - KB1PVH Sent from my Verizon Wireless DROID X On Jul 8, 2011 7:11 AM, "Zachary Beougher" wrote: ___ Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.o

[amsat-bb] Re: heard with fo-29 this am

2011-07-13 Thread Dave Webb KB1PVH
It doesn't look like he was in the footprint of HO-68 on that pass. I messed around with Orbitron and looks like possibly FO-20 beacon on 435.795? Dave - KB1PVH Sent from my Verizon Wireless DROID X On Jul 13, 2011 11:43 AM, "Mika Siira" wrote: ___

[amsat-bb] Re: Weather Satellites

2011-07-15 Thread Dave Webb KB1PVH
here is a link for info. http://www.uk.amsat.org/faq/receiving-weather-sats Dave - KB1PVH On Fri, Jul 15, 2011 at 11:01 AM, Mike wrote: > I was wondering if anyone has information about receiving weather > Satellites. I have the A.R.R.L. Weather Satellite Handbook but its dated > 1994 and is r

[amsat-bb] Re: AO-51 Activity?

2011-07-18 Thread Dave Webb KB1PVH
If you are listening on 435.300, that is the problem. AO-51 is operating on 145.880 up/ 435.150 down. Dave - KB1PVH Sent from my Verizon Wireless DROID X On Jul 18, 2011 4:56 PM, "Richard Lawn" wrote: > As some of you may recall, I've been doing my best to make and try various > stationary anten

[amsat-bb] Re: Arrow yagis

2011-07-22 Thread Dave Webb KB1PVH
I use NOOX-X on all my aluminum connections. It is an oxide inhibitor that you can get it at any electrical supply house. I think Home Depot and Lowes carry similar products in the electrical dept. Dave - KB1PVH Sent from my Verizon Wireless DROID X On Jul 22, 2011 2:43 PM, "Dee" wrote: ___

[amsat-bb] Re: ISS active on 437.55

2011-07-30 Thread Dave Webb KB1PVH
I just worked it on 145.825 Dave - KB1PVH Sent from my Verizon Wireless DROID X On Jul 30, 2011 11:57 AM, "Armando Mercado" wrote: > The ISS was transmitting packet on 437.550 > during 1540 UTC US pass. > > 73, Armando N8IGJ > ___ > Sent via AMSAT-BB@a

[amsat-bb] Re: ISS active on 437.55

2011-07-30 Thread Dave Webb KB1PVH
That is the ARISSat-1 downlink freq. Maybe they started early? Dave - KB1PVH Sent from my Verizon Wireless DROID X On Jul 30, 2011 11:58 AM, "Dave Webb KB1PVH" wrote: > I just worked it on 145.825 > > Dave - KB1PVH > > Sent from my Verizon Wireless DROID X > On Jul

[amsat-bb] Re: ARISSat-1 report

2011-07-31 Thread Dave Webb KB1PVH
I was wondering if that was some local junk here. Dave - KB1PVH Sent from my Verizon Wireless DROID X On Jul 31, 2011 10:58 AM, "K5OE" wrote: > > Also received packet burst, voice message in several languages, and SSTV in South Texas at 1440. Was the special word "Hola"? It seems to precede ever

[amsat-bb] Re: There ASISSat-1 Is!

2011-08-03 Thread Dave Webb KB1PVH
There WERE two antennas on it when the first came out of the hatch. Dave - KB1PVH Sent from my Verizon Wireless DROID X On Aug 3, 2011 11:44 AM, "Michael Schulz" wrote: > Well .. seems it's not going to happen this morning. Somebody forgot to put and antenna on the sat :( > Wondering if they'll

[amsat-bb] Re: ARISSat-1 Deployment Scrubbed

2011-08-03 Thread Dave Webb KB1PVH
I wouldn't exactly call breaking an antenna "missing" Dave - KB1PVH Sent from my Verizon Wireless DROID X On Aug 3, 2011 11:55 AM, "B J" wrote: > Apparently, an antenna went missing so it's not known if ARISSat will be transmitting properly. Deployment might occur later during this EVA pending a

[amsat-bb] Re: ARISSat

2011-08-03 Thread Dave Webb KB1PVH
Maybe they need to put another widget on the AMSAT website to take collections for repairs. Dave - KB1PVH Sent from my Verizon Wireless DROID X On Aug 3, 2011 11:50 AM, "John Marranca, Jr" wrote: > Watching the deployment live right now. Is it just me, or do the cosmonauts > look as though they'

[amsat-bb] Re: New Keps

2011-08-04 Thread Dave Webb KB1PVH
Maybe the 70cm antenna? Dave - KB1PVH Sent from my Verizon Wireless DROID X On Aug 4, 2011 5:06 PM, "Nigel A. Gunn, W8IFF/G8IFF" wrote: > I assume the other one is the wingnut! > > On 08/04/2011 08:37 PM, Nigel A. Gunn, W8IFF/G8IFF wrote: >> These have just appeared for your evaluation. >> 98067

[amsat-bb] Re: SatPC32

2011-08-06 Thread Dave Webb KB1PVH
Oops, I didn't read the whole post. Nevermind. Dave - KB1PVH Sent from my Verizon Wireless DROID X On Aug 6, 2011 4:24 PM, "Bato, Andras" wrote: > Hi Eric ON4HF, > > I wonder which version of SatPC32 are you using? > > I have put your lines into DOPPLER.SQF file but it does not do any change! >

[amsat-bb] Re: SatPC32

2011-08-06 Thread Dave Webb KB1PVH
The AMSAT keps get updated once a week or so, at this point Radioscaf-B isn't there. You'll have better luck with CelesTrac keps. Dave - KB1PVH Sent from my Verizon Wireless DROID X On Aug 6, 2011 4:24 PM, "Bato, Andras" wrote: > Hi Eric ON4HF, > > I wonder which version of SatPC32 are you using

[amsat-bb] Re: ARISSat TLM: Sample rate of Signalink

2011-08-07 Thread Dave Webb KB1PVH
I ended up using the Signalink for SSTV RX and went from speaker out on radio to mic in on computer to decode frames. 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-bb] ARISSat-1 on Heavens-Above

2011-08-08 Thread Dave Webb KB1PVH
I just got an email from Chris Peat who maintains Heavens-Above website stating he has added ARISSat-1 to the amateur satellite list. Dave - KB1PVH Sent from my Verizon Wireless DROID X ___ Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of t

[amsat-bb] AO-51 alive and kicking

2011-08-08 Thread Dave Webb KB1PVH
Just worked EI3GYB in Ireland on this recent pass. The bird was sounding good! 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 t

[amsat-bb] Re: AMSAT-BB Digest, Vol 6, Issue 447

2011-08-08 Thread Dave Webb KB1PVH
an reach the person managing the list at >>amsat-bb-ow...@amsat.org >> >> When replying, please edit your Subject line so it is more specific >> than "Re: Contents of AMSAT-BB digest..." >> >> >> Today's Topic

[amsat-bb] Re: SP-2000 Preamp?

2011-08-08 Thread Dave Webb KB1PVH
These guys are great to deal with. http://www.advancedreceiver.com/ Dave - KB1PVH Sent from my Verizon Wireless DROID X On Aug 8, 2011 9:07 PM, "Burns Fisher" wrote: > Hi, > > I've been listening on a couple of ARISSat-1 passes, both with the bird in > sunlight. The first time I vaguely heard w

[amsat-bb] Re: Netbooks?

2011-08-11 Thread Dave Webb KB1PVH
Tony, I'm using an Acer Aspire 1 and SatPC32 does my 910 and rotor with no problems at all. It also has 3 USB ports. Dave - KB1PVH Sent from my Verizon Wireless DROID X On Aug 11, 2011 8:36 PM, "ANTHONY JAPHA" wrote: > AMSATers, > > Congratulations on getting ARISS going. I hope we learn a grea

[amsat-bb] ARISSat-1 00:30 UTC August 13

2011-08-12 Thread Dave Webb KB1PVH
FYI- MET 3861 sec High power mode Batt Voltage 35.659 Batt Current -0.017 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: W3ADO-1

2011-08-16 Thread Dave Webb KB1PVH
I'm surprised, usually everything you type is :) Dave - KB1PVH Sent from my Verizon Wireless DROID X On Aug 16, 2011 7:59 PM, "Kevin Deane" wrote: > > Holy cow I got on PC-SAT after practically two months! I should have typed something brilliant. :( > > Kevin > KF7MYK > > > _

[amsat-bb] Re: ARISSat-1 Transmissions over North America Thursday PM

2011-08-18 Thread Dave Webb KB1PVH
Gould, For what it's worth, the linear transponder sounded good. I had a quick QSO with K3SZH. Dave - KB1PVH Sent from my Verizon Wireless DROID X On Aug 18, 2011 7:46 PM, "Gould Smith" wrote: > During the 2320Z pass of ARISSat-1 over North America this evening a number of changes to the 2m FM

[amsat-bb] Re: ARISSatTLM Soundcard Re-Start

2011-08-21 Thread Dave Webb KB1PVH
Larry, I ran into the same situation the other night. I wasted a great 70° pass trying to figure out what was happening. Dave - KB1PVH Sent from my Verizon Wireless DROID X On Aug 21, 2011 4:23 PM, "Larry Phelps" wrote: > I have noticed that if the soundcard is stopped and then re-started > wit

[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 pro

[amsat-bb] Re: SatPC32 setup

2011-09-10 Thread Dave Webb KB1PVH
Nevermind, I got it. I had it set for South centered instead of North in the setup menu. Dave - KB1PVH Sent from my Verizon Wireless DROID X On Sep 10, 2011 11:58 AM, "Dave Webb KB1PVH" wrote: > I just added a new computer to the shack and have SatPC32 all set and > running

[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" wrote: > > I know this sounds lame but anyone know where I can enter lat and lon and get my location. All my gps doe

[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: 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 the

[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" 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 to get on AO

[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" wrote: > > I made some cards that the ink wont wear off of them, sorry for those that > did. Anyway there were a couple people that

[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" wrote: > As an AMSAT Area Coordinator, I occasionally get questions about rotor > interfaces. So I need

[amsat-bb] Congrats to WB8OTH

2009-12-27 Thread Dave Webb KB1PVH
I just want to congratulate Perry, WB8OTH for reaching 6000 QSOs on the birds. Nice job! 73, Dave KB1PVH Sent from my Verizon Wireless DROID ___ Sent via amsat...@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author. Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now t

[amsat-bb] Re: Blackberry Tracking software

2010-01-09 Thread Dave Webb KB1PVH
I was wondering the same thing about the Android based phones. Dave KB1PVH Sent from my Verizon Wireless DROID On Jan 9, 2010 1:41 PM, "Angelo Glorioso" wrote: Is there any Blackberry Satellite tracking software? 73 de Angelo -

[amsat-bb] Re: First time on HO68

2010-02-05 Thread Dave Webb KB1PVH
John, You can read about it here. http://www.camsat.cn/ 73, Dave KB1PVH Sent from my Verizon Wireless DROID On Feb 5, 2010 10:58 AM, "John Geiger" wrote: I was on HO68 for the first time last night, and had a blast. Congrats to the satellite team for a very well operating satellite-the do

[amsat-bb] Re: EM53 on AO51

2010-02-05 Thread Dave Webb KB1PVH
Was it N5ZNL? 73, Dave KB1PVH Sent from my Verizon Wireless DROID On Feb 5, 2010 9:32 PM, "John Geiger" wrote: Who was the N5 mobile in EM53 during the 2300Z pass of AO51 today? 73s John AA5JG ___ Sent via amsat...@amsat.org. Opinions expressed

[amsat-bb] Re: Feedback on Netbooks with Satellite Software

2010-02-14 Thread Dave Webb KB1PVH
Rick, I currently use an Acer Aspire One with the N270 with XP running my Icom 910 , and SatPC32. It hasn't given me any trouble at all. Works like a charm! If you have any other questions about it, you can email me direct. 73, Dave KB1PVH Sent from my Verizon Wireless DROID On Feb 14, 201

[amsat-bb] Re: Satellite Radio(s)

2010-03-11 Thread Dave Webb KB1PVH
I was using a pair of 857 before I got an Icom IC-910. The cheaper way out would be an 817. 73, DAVE-KB1PVH Sent from my Verizon Wireless DROID On Mar 11, 2010 7:58 PM, "Joel Black" wrote: Hypothetically speaking, if you had an FT-857 and wanted to work satellites full-duplex, what would you

[amsat-bb] Re: K4T AO-27 12Mar2010 1818z

2010-03-12 Thread Dave Webb KB1PVH
They are on the QRP repeater. 73 Dave KB1PVH Sent from my Verizon Wireless DROID On Mar 12, 2010 9:14 PM, wrote: John, are they on echo main reptr or on the qrp repeater? We didn't hear them on last nights echo pass at 1700hrs est... John Va3bL --Original Message-- From: John Papay

[amsat-bb] Re: [aprssig] March 27th: APRS Sounding Rocket Launch on the East Coast

2010-03-27 Thread Dave Webb KB1PVH
I managed to receive 20 or so packets here in MA. Congrats to the team. Dave -KB1PVH Sent from my Verizon Wireless DROID On Mar 27, 2010 10:49 AM, "Alan P. Biddle" wrote: According to the Twitter, the launch and TLM was a success: "Packets packets packets" Congratulations to all conc

[amsat-bb] Re: [aprssig] March 27th: APRS Sounding Rocket Launch on the East Coast

2010-03-27 Thread Dave Webb KB1PVH
I couldn't get the software to work, so I just used UISS to log packets. DAVE-KB1PVH Sent from my Verizon Wireless DROID On Mar 27, 2010 2:21 PM, "Todd Atkins" wrote: Unfortunately the software crashed on me while I was out so no packets copied here but great news that the launch was a succ

[amsat-bb] Re: satpc32/moon

2010-04-10 Thread Dave Webb KB1PVH
Bob, The program SuM that comes with SATPC32 will do that for you. Dave -KB1PVH Sent from my Verizon Wireless DROID On Apr 10, 2010 5:04 PM, "Bob- W7LRD" wrote: Can we get satpc32 to track the moon? 73 Bob W7LRD ___ Sent via amsat...@amsat.org. O

[amsat-bb] Re: Moon

2010-04-11 Thread Dave Webb KB1PVH
Jack, You can find it in your programs list. Click on SatPC32, then select SuM out of the list. Dave - KB1PVH Sent from my Verizon Wireless DROID On Apr 11, 2010 1:25 PM, "Jack Barbera" wrote: Little help. Where in SAT32 do I look for SuM for moon tracking. Also looking for suggestions as to

[amsat-bb] Re: Moon

2010-04-11 Thread Dave Webb KB1PVH
On your computer click start, programs, SatPC32, and it should expand with a list of programs. SuM should be in the list. I am running Vista, but XP should be similar. Dave - KB1PVH Sent from my Verizon Wireless DROID On Apr 11, 2010 4:08 PM, "Philip Jenkins" wrote: I joined AMSAT as a life m

[amsat-bb] Re: Icom 9100

2010-05-15 Thread Dave Webb KB1PVH
George, I'm not at Dayton, but what O got from a D-Star reflector was $4000 for bare bones and available sometime Q4. Dave KB1PVH Sent from my Verizon Wireless DROID On May 15, 2010 3:31 PM, "Gkcarr" wrote: OK, Dayton folks, what is being said about the Icom IC-9100? This fat cat is close

[amsat-bb] Re: ISS

2010-05-22 Thread Dave Webb KB1PVH
Louis, Satpc32ISS is what you want to use for same band operations with the 910. You can find it by clicking start> programs> satpc32. There will be a list of all the programs that install with satpc32. Hope this helps. Dave - KB1PVH Sent from my Verizon Wireless DROID On May 22, 2010 8:17 PM,

[amsat-bb] Re: tracking Ao-51 on heavens above questoin

2010-05-23 Thread Dave Webb KB1PVH
Jimmy, On Heavens-Above, AO-51 is listed as AO-Echo. Dave - KB1PVH Sent from my Verizon Wireless DROID On May 23, 2010 2:32 PM, "Jimmy c" wrote: HI , well envery think is gone set up wise fished the dross boom for my tri poad kast night. All that leaft to go is track Ao-51 and pick a pass

[amsat-bb] 13 Original Colonies Special Event

2010-05-26 Thread Dave Webb KB1PVH
It's that time of year again. Last year Tim, N3TL headed up a group of operators from the 13 original colonies. Fortunately for him, he recently started a new job, and will be unable to organize the satellite stations for the 4th of July event. After emailing Ken, the organizer of the event, I was

[amsat-bb] Re: Update mailing address

2010-05-31 Thread Dave Webb KB1PVH
Josh, I would say that your best bet is to call Martha 888-322-6728. She can help you out. Dave - KB1PVH Sent from my Verizon Wireless DROID On May 31, 2010 8:52 PM, "Josh Smith" wrote: I recently moved and need to update my address with AMSAT. I can't find anywhere on the website to do this

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