[amsat-bb] Fwd: Re: Don't Fly SuitSat2 to ISS (rebuttal)

2009-08-24 Thread Donald Jacob
-- Forwarded message -- From: Donald Jacob Date: Mon, Aug 24, 2009 at 9:28 AM Subject: Re: [amsat-bb] Re: Don't Fly SuitSat2 to ISS (rebuttal) To: Rocky Jones Lets just let this thread die. He seems to be trolling, twisting wording around to rile up the group. Just think

[amsat-bb] Re: SK -- Den Connors, KD2S

2009-09-03 Thread Donald Jacob
Den brings back fond memories of the beginnings of packet and AX.25.Those were fun days. I enjoyed the TAPR meetings in Tuscon and came away in awe of the knowledge and enthusiasm that he had. I lost contact with him when he moved east and am saddened at this news. My prayers and thoughts are for h

[amsat-bb] Re: Volunteered

2009-09-10 Thread Donald Jacob
Then YOU volunteer to maintain the website.That is a volunteer position also. Don WB5EKU On Thu, Sep 10, 2009 at 6:26 PM, Randy wrote: > Although I agree that a phone call is good as well .. > I pay dues to AMSAT and don't think a maintained website is a lot to ask in > return.. > > Randy - N2C

[amsat-bb] Re: Volunteered

2009-09-11 Thread Donald Jacob
Bob,When they stand in front of the mirror, it will break WB5EKU On Fri, Sep 11, 2009 at 5:50 AM, wrote: > Only if people end this nearly useless thread. This ground is so beaten > down it is not funny. Member dues and most of their donations do not buy a > single component. But to live to f

[amsat-bb] Re: THE DMSP launch

2009-10-19 Thread Donald Jacob
Bob,Right on the money! All I have seen from on the BBS from this guy is "after the fact" and "I can tell you how to do it" and no where does he even attempt to help. He is the greatest Monday Morning quarterback. He is a troll and unfortunately we do fall for his tactics. If, in fact, he is a --

[amsat-bb] Re: Android/g-phone satellite tracking application

2009-11-05 Thread Donald Jacob
Tim, The Andorid phones have a SDK available and the OS is Open, unlike the iPhone. So I think that once released, Tomorrow, we should see a bunch of apps. I am anxious to get mine, its been ordered. Don WB5EKU On Thu, Nov 5, 2009 at 4:24 PM, Tim Goodrich wrote: > I've seen satellite tracking

[amsat-bb] Re: Ham Radios on Cruises

2011-03-01 Thread Donald Jacob
I believe that you will find the corporate answer to ham radio equipment aboard a ship is "no". All lines, standard disclaimer. That being said, the ships Master (Captain) can grant use of the equipment on his/her ship during the cruise. In other words, if you ask corporate offices the will tell yo

[amsat-bb] Re: Ham Radios on Cruises

2011-03-01 Thread Donald Jacob
I'm sorry, maybe I'm missing something. Wouldn't it be much easier to say (on web page or what ever since this topic has been address MANY MANY times) that you must check with the ships Captain and/or communications officer. Forget FCC or any other nation's communications authority, since once at s

[amsat-bb] Re: 70c Band safe from auction, Thanks WB2OQQ

2011-05-20 Thread Donald Jacob
Hi Larry, Thanks for the info. Just one question for clarification. Is the full ham spectrum, 420 through 450MHz safe from the auction. 73 Don WB5EKU On Fri, May 20, 2011 at 10:35 AM, Larry Teran wrote: > I would like to thanks Peter Portanova, WB2OQQ on his participation to > visit Congressma

[amsat-bb] Re: Actual Eagle and P3E Status/Update

2011-05-21 Thread Donald Jacob
Ben, I believe that more information will be available when a launch opportunity presents itself. What is the sense of building a very expensive satellite and have it sit on the shelf for 5 to 10 years? If we get an opportunity then you will see activity, until then ... donate! 73 Don WB5EKU On

[amsat-bb] Re: What Astronauts Photograph

2011-06-01 Thread Donald Jacob
Very nice, Thanks Clint Don WB5EKU On Wed, Jun 1, 2011 at 2:41 PM, Clint Bradford wrote: > This high definition short is a fascinating document. Narrated by NASA's Dr. > Justin Wilkinson, it shows a tour of planet Earth as seen by astronauts, > explaining what are the places that they first f

[amsat-bb] Re: Giant Fly Almost Interrupts Falcon 9

2010-06-05 Thread Donald Jacob
:-) On Sat, Jun 5, 2010 at 10:02 AM, Clint Bradford wrote: >>> ... Nah, that was a Texas Mosquito ... > > Yet ANOTHER reason to stay in California ... (grin) > > Clint, K6LCS > http://clintbradford.weblog.com/ > ___ > Sent via amsat...@amsat.org. Opinio

[amsat-bb] Re: satpc ?

2010-06-17 Thread Donald Jacob
Google Translate says: Invalid floating point operation Hope this helps 73 Don WB5EKU On Thu, Jun 17, 2010 at 4:50 PM, Bob- W7LRD wrote: > > > Trying to get another computer with satpc for field day.  I get" Ungultige > Gleitkommaoperation" marching across the screen.  wazup? > > 73 Bob W7LRD

[amsat-bb] Re: AMSAT Board Candidates' Bios

2010-08-08 Thread Donald Jacob
I agree. Don WB5EKU On Sun, Aug 8, 2010 at 12:40 PM, Clint Bradford wrote: > Don't want this to turn into a political rant thread ... But as I peruse the > biographies of the fine folks who are running for AMSAT's BOD, I wish the > current board would just quickly meet and vote to increase th

[amsat-bb] Re: Falcon 9 Successfully Launched

2013-09-29 Thread Donald Jacob
Watched the initial liftoff on computer then ran outside to see the contrail from the San Fernando Valley. It seems to be headed in a more westerly direction than I usually see from my home. Congratulations to SpaceX. Great job. Don Jacob WB5EKU On Sun, Sep 29, 2013 at 10:42 AM, Jim Jerzycke w

[amsat-bb] Re: D STAR is here to stay

2013-11-12 Thread Donald Jacob
Gordon, If you use that logic, then why use amateur radio at all. Just use your cell phone and you can talk to anyone, anywhere (that will answer!). Hobby, learn, have fun, meet others with the same interests etc Guess something got lost along the way! WB5EKU On Tue, Nov 12, 2013 at 12:24