Hi, Les
I've been using an M2 420-50-11 for satellite use for years now, and it
works great.
Not as much gain as the old KLM 30-element CP antenna I have, but then
it's not 10' long either!
Check it out at the M2 website:
http://www.m2inc.com/index.php?ax=amateurpg=103
73, Jim KQ6EA
I would suspect it's using the Yaesu GS-232 protocol.
Jim KQ6EA
On 06/22/2014 06:08 PM, Greg D wrote:
Hi folks,
So all this talk about Gpredict got me to look at updating my own
setup, which pre-dated the modern Gpredict capabilites. But being so
archaic, I need some help connecting the
Yep, got all my stuff sorted out and staged, and just reserved the
little U-Haul trailer I rent every year.
I'll be running the K6AA satellite station, so look for us!
73, Jim KQ6EA
On 06/18/2014 01:14 AM, Gary wrote:
Mighty quiet around here...
Anyone getting ready for Field Day?
GPredict will work just fine, although I suggest you download the manual
and study it, as it's got a few arcane functions in it.
73, Jim KQ6EA
On 06/18/2014 02:27 AM, Richard Lawn wrote:
In an effort to resuscitate an older pc running windows XP (R.I.P.) I'm
trying to get acquainted with
I have several ways to do it.
I have one of the old Hamtronix R139 crystal controlled receivers I
built from a kit.
It wasn't what I'd really call a kit, more like a box of parts with some
instructions. It works fine once you get it operating.
I also have an old Radio Shack scanner I
From the manual:
Connect each wire to the terminals on the
rear panel of the controller, making sure to
match the numbers on the pins..
So, yes, it's 1-1, 2-2, 3-3, etc
Jim
On 04/20/2014 11:30 PM, David Rush wrote:
I've got a used set of Yaesu G-5500 az/el rotors, and the plugs that
The original article said it didn't matter, but I put a 50 Ohm load on
mine just on General Principles.
I HATE seeing a port like that unterminated!
73, Jim KQ6EA
On 01/20/2014 10:06 PM, Vince Fiscus, KB7ADL wrote:
At 07:09 PM 1/19/2014 +, Jim Jerzycke kq...@verizon.net wrote:
Buy
The problem with using a cable with a Prolific chipset, is that many
of these cables have counterfeit chips in them. What happens is you get
them set up with the included drivers, the cable and program work
properly, and then Windows Update replaces the driver with a newer
version, and the
Buy a diplexer, and connect it as shown in the linked article:
http://www.amsat.org/amsat-new/articles/Mode-J/
I also tilt both of my Yagis so they're 45* to the boom, which makes
them 90* to each other.
Yes, I lose some signal on terrestrial use, but ti helped cut the
coupling, and
.
This will reduce the third harmonic which is causing your problem.
Good luck,
-Original Message- From: Jim Jerzycke
Sent: Sunday, January 19, 2014 2:09 PM
To: amsat-bb@amsat.org
Subject: [amsat-bb] Re: 145 MHz signal blocking 435 MHz downlink
Buy a diplexer, and connect it as shown
...@amsat.org] On
Behalf Of Jim Jerzycke
Sent: Sunday, January 19, 2014 11:09 AM
To: amsat-bb@amsat.org
Subject: [amsat-bb] Re: 145 MHz signal blocking 435 MHz downlink
Buy a diplexer, and connect it as shown in the linked article:
http://www.amsat.org/amsat-new/articles/Mode-J/
I also tilt both of my
to limit the 3rd
harmionic going out, or better on the Rx side to limit the VHF
fundamental coming in? Tony's diagram shows the later; I would have
thought the former would be more effective (hitting the problem at its
source).
Greg KO6TH
Jim Jerzycke wrote:
Yep, been using one of those
.
Yes?
Greg KO6TH
Jim Jerzycke wrote:
Since I use a very good 2 Meter bandpass filter on my 2 Meter output,
I use the diplexer AT the antenna, ahead of the preamp.
Jim KQ6EA
On 01/20/2014 03:41 AM, Greg D wrote:
I know this has been answered before, but I forget. Given one
Diplexer
It says right on the web store page that a 9V battery works great.
73, Jim KQ6EA
On 12/16/2013 02:43 AM, Douglas Phelps wrote:
Will the preamp, being sold by AMSAT, suffer any degradation in performance id
operated on a 9 volt battery? If yes, how much? I would like to make it a
stand
Get an LVB Tracker from AMSAT.
Absolutely bullet-proof, easy to set up, and interfaces with SatPC32.
73, Jim KQ6EA
On 12/03/2013 09:27 PM, Scott Smith wrote:
Hi folks, Santa(me) has got me a new computer for Christmas, it has Windows
8.01. I have been using my faithful Kansas city
Go to the AMSAT-UK site where it explains how to add AO-73 to SatPC32.
I did it this morning, and it's not very hard. Just some copy and
paste operations.
http://amsat-uk.org/2013/11/23/adding-new-satellites-to-satpc32/
73, Jim KQ6EA
On 11/24/2013 07:22 PM, Pat McGrath wrote:
Any files
Either control box will do what the program tells it to do.
SatPC32 will decide when to move the rotors, and issue the command to
the control box, using either of two different methods.
One method will be to move the rotors after a set time elapses, and the
other will move the rotors based
The LVB Tracker from AMSAT is a true plug-and-play interface, as is the
clone of it from Fox Delta.
I have both, and they work flawlessly.
73, Jim KQ6EA
On 10/11/2013 03:04 AM, Les Rayburn wrote:
Picked up a like new Yaesu G5400B Az/El rotor and controller tonight
from a friend. I'm
Those must have been exciting times!
73, Jim KQ6EA
On 09/29/2013 03:27 PM, Robert McGwier wrote:
Ah yes and how many knew Martin Sweeting was involved in early design
meetings for P3A? Sorry for leaving you out Sir Martin!
On Sun, Sep 29, 2013 at 11:14 AM, Robert McGwier
I was able to see a bit of the contrail here in Long Beach.
73, Jim KQ6EA
On 09/29/2013 04:18 PM, B J wrote:
All indications are that everything went as planned, though the video
downlink was intermittent. Deployment of payloads has apparently
started.
73s
Bernhard VA6BMJ @ DO33FL
Naw, not really.
Kinda looked like somebody a few blocks away lit off a firework. If you
didn't know what it was, you wouldn't have looked twice at it.
Now a NIGHT LAUNCH from VAFB is really something to see!
Jim
On 09/29/2013 05:37 PM, B J wrote:
On 9/29/13, Jim Jerzycke kq
Since the path that the launch vehicle will take is very well defined
(unless something goes wrong!), and the paths of most objects that would
intersect this path can be predicted, it becomes a juggling act to get a
time when the launch vehicle will have a clear path, and your ground
assets
The actual launch cost is in the hundreds of millions
Not quite.
I work for a commercial launch provider, and the cost to put a large
satellite (DirecTV or Intelsat) into GTO is $95~$110 million, inclusive.
You ship it to us, and we'll get it into space at the correct injection
point.
*Anybody* can download the latest version. It's free
If you mean Does my registration work with the new version?, then the
answer is yes.
Just follow the directions for migrating to the new version, and
everything will continue to work for you as it has in the past.
Jim KQ6EA
On
I agree with John 100%!
73, Jim KQ6EA
On 09/04/2013 10:53 PM, tosca...@umn.edu wrote:
As long as AMSAT-NA needs to concentrate on 1U/3U/6U Cubesats for the
immediatee future, I would really like to see the pursuit of linear
transponders on them instead of single-channel FM repeaters. The way
It's one QSO /*per FM satellite*/.
You can make as many as you want on the linear birds.
Jim KQ6EA
On 09/04/2013 02:36 AM, Clint Bradford wrote:
I thought that the Field Day rules (both ARRL and AMSAT rules) limited the
number of contacts for each entrant/submission/club to one QSO per
, Roger Kolakowski wrote:
The Preppers for the Zombie Apocalypse...you can't find or afford
primers or powder anymore either!
Roger
WA1KAT
On 9/2/2013 12:30 AM, Jim Jerzycke wrote:
Who is they??
On 09/02/2013 02:47 AM, Bob- W7LRD wrote:
almost all .22lr are unavailable, they're still hoarding
There used to be a company that sold hot pepper stuff in a caulking tube
that you could put where birds would roost.
The birds would land, get a hot foot, and leave.
Might be worth googling a bit to see if it's still available.
Unless, of course, your squirrels enjoy spicy food!
73, Jim
Who is they??
On 09/02/2013 02:47 AM, Bob- W7LRD wrote:
almost all .22lr are unavailable, they're still hoarding them.
73 Bob W7LRD
- Original Message -
From: Andrew Glasbrenner glasbren...@mindspring.com
To: Jeff Griffin k...@comcast.net, AMSAT-BB@amsat.org
Sent: Sunday, September 1,
On 07/17/2013 03:15 PM, Rick Walter wrote:
Just tried to download new Keplerian elements with Space Track TLE
Retriever 2 provided by CelesTrack and got an error message saying I should
check credentials. Anyone else getting this message? Don't know if they are
down or if I have a problem. I
Do a Google search for Yaesu Rotor Rebuild. There's several websites
detailing how to do it, complete with pictures.
It's not hard to do, and sure beats paying over $700 for a new one!
73, Jim KQ6EA
On 07/13/2013 11:19 PM, Jim Bennett wrote:
Has anyone got a reliable source to overhaul the
29, 2013, at 8:40 AM, Jim Jerzycke kq...@verizon.net wrote:
IIRC, Yahoo! took over for most of the Bells. My Pacbell.net account is now
managed by Yahoo!, and I had a similar event happen last year, as well as a
friend of mine who had her account with another Baby Bell compromised.
Considering
I'm testing my Field Day setup all day, and AO-7 is definitely on the
list. If it's in the wrong mode for me, then I guess I'll get a chance
to see how well my BuddiPole works as a satellite antenna on 10 Meters!
I'll let you know what I hear today.
73, Jim KQ6EA
On 06/16/2013 03:52 PM,
I just heard it a few minutes ago in Mode B. Two stations on SSB,
several CW, and a lot of FM'ing.
I could barely hear my downlink on a 60* pass, so not sure what's going
on. I was able to get into FO-29 earlier today FB, so I know my station
is working.
73, Jim KQ6EA
On 06/16/2013 03:52
There are several different orbital prediction models in use, and I
would guess that they are not using the same one.
SatPC32 gives you a choice in the setup options, but it's been so long
since I've used NOVA, I don't remember if or where the oprion is located.
73, Jim KQ6EA
On
You're definitely approaching it in the right way, Bill!
An FT-847 is an excellent satellite rig, and in combination with a small
gain antenna, will be an excellent station.
The 50 Watts the '847 provides is more than enough RF power, even with
the Arrow, or similar Elk, antenna.
A preamps
The entire time I've been running SatPC32, I've been using a Keyspan
4-port USB-to-serial converter.
I run my FT-847, my Fox Delta rotor interface, and my HP Z3801
Timebase/GPS clock without ANY crashes.
People may complain that these adapters cost too much, and then they
buy multiple cheap
Same here.
I've had it running on XP and Win 7 64-bit for WEEKS at a time and
_never_ had a crash.
Jim KQ6EA
On 05/18/2013 04:26 AM, George Henry wrote:
Interesting. I have NEVER had a SatPC32 crash, under XP or Win7, and
I have left it running continuously for several days at a time.
And IIRC, the downconversion is handled by the LNB (Low Noise Block
Downconverter) mounted at the feedpoint of the dish.
Jim KQ6EA
On 05/16/2013 01:03 AM, Stefan Wagener wrote:
Don't think so.
Most DVB-S receivers require input of 900 to 1600+ MHz or something like
that.
On Wed, May 15,
Read this:
http://www.amsat.org/amsat/features/one_true_rule.html
It explains all you've heard, and more.
73, Jim KQ6EA
On 05/14/2013 07:47 PM, Rolf Krogstad wrote:
I am sure this has been hashed over in the past but as a novice to the
birds I am not sure how to proceed when operating one
M2 makes one, and I think Gulf Alpha antennas has one.
73, Jim KQ6EA
On 05/14/2013 02:04 AM, Rolf Krogstad wrote:
Thanks, Bob.
Is there a commercial yagi available for 435 MHz which is R-L switchable?
Rolf NR0T
On Mon, May 13, 2013 at 8:21 PM, Bob- W7LRD w7...@comcast.net wrote:
the
Even though we don't get real weather down here in SoCal, Bob, I put a
small plastic trash can over mine.
I found one large enough to fit over the elevation rotor, and cut some
holes in it that lined up with the cross-boom. Then I made some slots
from the holes down to the edge of the trash
You'll need to download the SDR# program, and possibly a driver for your PC.
They don't receive below about 70MHz, so shortwave is not an option.
http://sdrsharp.com/
73, Jim
On 01/12/2013 11:16 PM, Scott Smith wrote:
Hi folks, I now have one of those Newsky dongles and an mcx to bnc
I'll be operating NI6BB from the USS IOWA in San Pedro, California DM03
from 1700 UTC to 2300 UTC.
I'm planning on working FO-29 on the 1838 and 2033 passes, and AO-7 on
the 2210 pass out here.
If AO-27 is operational, I'll try the 1943 and 2120 passes.
There are two ISS passes, at 2052 and
That's good to hear.
*IF* it's operational for the JOTA event on Saturday the 20th, I'll try
for a couple of contacts from the USS IOWA.
73, Jim KQ6EA
On 10/15/2012 08:33 PM, K4FEG wrote:
THE FOLLOWING IS FROM THE AO27 WEBSITE WWW.AO27.ORG
PLEASE CHECK THERE FOR FURTHER UPDATES!
He's down and safe.
Man, what a ride!
73, Jim KQ6EA
On 10/14/2012 05:43 PM, Robert Bruninga wrote:
the record breaking skydive mission is currently in
progress. tune to: http://www.redbullstratos.com
Also tracking an object on APRS called STRTOS-11.
See http://aprs.fi/strtos-11
IIRC, LocTite makes some, but it's not a commercial product listed on
their website.
Jim KQ6EA
On 10/15/2012 02:23 AM, Howie DeFelice wrote:
Can someone suggest a thread locking liquid that can be used in space and
possibly a source.
Thanks,Howie AB2S
Greetings, all
I'll be operating for the BSA JOTA event from the USS IOWA in San Pedro
on 20 October from 1600 UTC to 2300 UTC.
We'll be using the callsign NI6BB.
Pass predictions indicate we can use FO-29, AO-27, and AO-7.
I'll concentrate mostly on the linear birds, as I kinda sorta don't
That would be the cost to fly as a secondary payload.
The bulk of the launch cost is paid by the primary payload, and that
currently runs anywhere from 90 million to 130 million, depending on
payload weight and desired orbit.
73, Jim KQ6EA
On 09/24/2012 08:04 PM, Mark L. Hammond wrote:
I'm also using an ST-2. NO problems at all with it.
73, Jim KQ6EA
On 09/22/2012 10:50 PM, John / NS1Z wrote:
I have two ST-3 units, one was in kit form and the other was
preassembled.
The assembled one has lost its PIC a couple of times, maybe due to rf
(~50w)???
No other complaints.
I run linear polarization, and just live with the fades.
Saves a lot of complexity and headaches!
73, Jim KQ6EA
On 09/15/2012 06:47 PM, Thomas Doyle wrote:
I was listening to a couple of guys on FO-29 having a nice chat about
satellite antenna polarization. They were trying to figure out
Greg, KO6TH, has done this.
I've got enough stuff to do it, and now that my antennas are down, I
might add a camera to the cross-boom.
Here's Greg's website: http://home.wavecable.com/~ko6th/
73, Jim KQ6EA
On 09/08/2012 05:22 PM, James Luhn wrote:
Please don't ya'll laugh too hard at me.
Please explain how you would Drag SatPC32 into the 21st Century?
What don't you like about it? What makes it (for you) almost unusable?
I've been using it since 1999 or so, and have never found it to be
particularly hard to use. Setup can be less than trivial, but yet I've
found it to be FAR
I have to agree with Andy. Both Howard and Drew have done a LOT for our
hobby.
Thank you BOTH!
73, Jim KQ6EA
On 07/24/2012 03:06 AM, Andy MacAllister wrote:
Thanks Drew for the correction, but THANKS to BOTH you and Howard for
all that you do for AMSAT and amateur-radio satellites!
Andy
What rotor interface are you using?
Jim KQ6EA
On 07/14/2012 12:02 AM, Matt Severin wrote:
While working with the 8 teachers at Teachers' Institute II, I had a
variety of computer operating systems. We had some odd behavior with the
Win7 machines, but I am not sure if this was a fluke or a
Hi, Jim
I'm running SatPC32 on a Windows 7 64-bit laptop, and it runs perfectly.
How do you mean it doesn't work?
Does it not start, starts but crashes, no display?
I also have Nova on it, but I'd much rather use SatPC32.
73, Jim
On 07/04/2012 08:20 PM, Jim Sanford wrote:
All:
My laptop
There was a ton of Field Day activity on VO-52 this year. I had no
problem making contacts for K6AA.
FO-29 also preformed very well this year on the passes I was on.
Poor old AO-7 was getting the daylights hammered out of her, and MANY
station were running WAY too much power.
If I can get an S9
I use GPredict on my Linux box, and it works *perfectly*.
It uses the Predict engine, and has a very nice GUI to manage it with.
http://gpredict.oz9aec.net/
73, Jim KQ6EA
On 04/01/2012 06:20 PM, Alan P. Biddle wrote:
Hi,
I have a query from someone in a university research environment,
I think this has something to do with GPS Time vs Earth Time.
IIRC, GPS time doesn't take into account the Leap Seconds that have been
added to Earth time since the first GPS satellites have been launched. I
think some of the newer receivers can compensate for this, but I'm not sure.
It's
--
From: Jim Jerzycke kq...@verizon.net
Sent: Thursday, February 02, 2012 3:18 PM
To: amsat-bb@amsat.org
Subject: [amsat-bb] Re: GPS Time observation
I think this has something to do with GPS Time vs Earth Time.
IIRC, GPS time doesn't take into account the Leap Seconds that have
been added
I think they were encouraging it ONLY over India, where very few hams
have multi-mode capability.
I STRONGLY agree with Domenico, PLEASE keep FM OFF VO-52, and use AO-27,
or SO-50.
73, Jim KQ6EA
On 12/03/2011 01:00 AM, Luciano Gasparini wrote:
Hello all!
I have been reading some posts
Just sent them $25.
Jim KQ6EA
On 11/30/2011 01:11 AM, E. Michael McCardel wrote:
In lieu of flowers make memorial contributions to Fox-1
http://www.amsat.org/amsat-new/fox/
E.Mike, KC8YLD
Sent from my iPad
___
Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org.
Numbers for just the cost of an Amateur payload, or numbers for the
whole satellite?
A 'typical' satellite costs from 150 million to 300 million, depending
on what hardware it carries.
The cost of a launch to Geosynchronous Transfer Orbit ranges from 95
million to 150 million depending on
Kind of a 2011 version of AO-7, but without the stable orbit!
73, Jim KQ6EA
On 08/14/2011 10:18 PM, Anthony Monteiro wrote:
Dear Friends,
This is speculation but it looks to me like we
have had a bit of good luck regarding the battery.
Looking at the battery voltage from deployment on...
, Phil Karn wrote:
On 8/3/11 8:21 PM, Jim Jerzycke wrote:
At least AO-40 had a usable life for some. This thing is just another
squawk box in space, like all the student satellites that are using
the Amateur Radio frequencies for a free downlink.
Jim,
With the successful transponder tests
OK, I missed it live. I was busy working on my procedures to launch
Atlantic Bird 7 in September.
Was it deployed without the antenna?
The S/N ratio here on the BBS has me confused. It *sounds* like they
deployed it without the antenna, which means it's 50% functional.
I fully understand
I'm sorry, Bruce, but I'm not buying it.
It was a screw-up, plain and simple.
And we can't make lemonade out of it.
At least AO-40 had a usable life for some. This thing is just another
squawk box in space, like all the student satellites that are using
the Amateur Radio frequencies for a
Hamguy123 on eBay frequently has the modules for sale.
From looking at his auctions, he appears to buy the radios (726/736)
and sell the modules separately.
73, Jim KQ6EA
On 07/30/2011 02:33 PM, Dee wrote:
If it doesn't have the 430 module, I would pass it by... You could
look for months
I've run full Doppler the last 5 or so years for the K6AA Field Day station.
It's only been the past three years I've had decent antennas, though!
73, Jim KQ6EA
On 07/25/2011 03:16 AM, Stephen E. Belter wrote:
As far as Field Day and full Doppler correction goes:
From listening and
A Helicoil is a threaded insert used to repair stripped threads.
I think you're asking about a HELICAL antenna.
They work very well, and are easy to build. They're very forgiving in
construction errors, but have a few pitfalls you want to watch out for.
You do NOT want to wind one on PVC pipe
Greetings, all
I'm improving my elevation rotor setup, and I'm wondering what others
are using to secure the cross-boom inside the elevation rotor.
I've been using stainless hose clamps, and they work kinda-sorta OK, but
have a tendency to slip. I'd really like to get either some proper size
Great! I've always heard that the support for their rotors is spotty,
but if they have them, I'll go that way.
I live in Long Beach, and they're not very far from here.
Maybe I'll swing by Tuesday afternoon when I get off from work.
Thanks!
Jim
On 07/03/2011 09:11 PM, John Becker wrote:
Jim
. There are some that fit perfectly and work great!
73,
Joe kk0sd
-Original Message-
From: amsat-bb-boun...@amsat.org [mailto:amsat-bb-boun...@amsat.org] On
Behalf Of Jim Jerzycke
Sent: Sunday, July 03, 2011 2:20 PM
To: amsat-bb@amsat.org
Subject: [amsat-bb] G-5400/5500 Cross-Boom U-Bolts
That's one of those stunningly simple Why haven't we already done it?
type of ideas.
I'd GLADLY support a project like this with money.
Anybody else?
Jim KQ6EA
On 07/01/2011 08:54 PM, Edward R. Cole wrote:
After posting some thoughts a few days ago (RE: ISS, what the heck
happened?), I
On 06/30/2011 09:02 PM, Kevin Deane wrote:
I finally get a TNC and get it working and they dont turn on the Digipeater
anymore...:(
Kevin
KF7MYK
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One-and-Done is fine for the FM satellites. The (ONE!) guy I worked on
SO-50 even said Well, that's it on this bird!, and I got him later on
AO-7.
We had a group of people who wanted to watch us work the satellites, so
my son graciously surrendered his headphones, and several people
listened
On 06/26/2011 12:17 AM, Ted wrote:
I thought there was a '1 contact per pass' agreement on FD?
Did I miss the memo?
Ted, K7TRK
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Yep, AO-7 is one great Old Lady.
Just bring her up in your tracking program, and marvel at how big the
footprint is!
73, Jim KQ6EA
On 06/07/2011 02:48 AM, Bob- W7LRD wrote:
Hi Tim
By far the best (in my opinion) is AO-7! It switches between mode A B at
about 2335Z each 24 hours.
There are some very good reasons to NEVER use FM on a linear
transponder, especially FO-29 and AO-7.
Since FM is running a constant carrier, it sucks all the available power
away from other users on the transponder, and makes the transponder run
a full-carrier on the output.
This is VERY hard
Hi, Zack
You can find logos of different sizes on the original AMSAT website.
The ones with the ai file extension are Adobe Illustrator files, and
will scale to any size you want. I used them to make some large signs I
hang up at my station on Field Day.
That's an amazing little box!
Well Done! to all involved.
73, Jim KQ6EA
On 04/07/2011 06:53 PM, zdz eighty wrote:
Yaesu FT-736R interface for HRD
I finally finished a project to build an interface for the Yaesu FT736R so
that it would work with Ham Radio Deluxe. It seems to be working well
+2 with what Drew says. I've been using my M2 2M7 and 420-50-11 like
this for years.
When I first had them on the roof at my apartment, they were on a single
mast, with azimuth only rotation. I had to carefully choose my passes
for low elevation so the satellite didn't rise out of the pattern,
Joe speaks wisdom when he says get a bigger one that you think you need.
I have a whole pile of those boxes in the garage because I thought they
were big enough for the project I had intended to build in them.
73, Jim
On 03/14/2011 08:13 PM, Joe Leikhim wrote:
Paul;
Check the electrical
Unfortunately, it's probably going to be overcast here in SoCal.
I just updated the Keps in GPredict, and I'll step outside when it's due
over, but we might not see anything tonight.
73, Jim KQ6EA
On 03/08/2011 01:20 AM, Jeff KB2M wrote:
We also are fortunate to have witnessed the last
Yow, that's pretty bad, Drew.
You're probably too far from Eglin, so you think maybe it's from MacDill?
Jim
On 03/01/2011 03:35 AM, Andrew Glasbrenner wrote:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lPSvVEjrTzY
This is just a short video of the severe RADAR QRM I had today while
trying to work FO-29.
I have a couple of ham friends who wanted to take some HF gear on a
recent cruise.
They were told absolutely NO amateur radio operation was allowed on the
cruise line they had selected, I forget which one.
They also checked with several other lines, and were told the same thing.
Best thing would
Actually it's the other way around. You transmit on the uplink in LSB so
you receive the downlink in USB.
Jim KQ6EA
On 02/28/2011 02:07 AM, Kevin Deane wrote:
so I know you all will laugh at me but what inverting means lsb down usb up
is this correct
Works OK here, but some video I had an embeded link to in my blog shows
as Not Available.
Jim KQ6EA
On 02/26/2011 06:11 PM, wb7...@usfamily.net wrote:
Am I the only one having issues accessing nasa.gov? It fails on Verizon and
Frontier Networks. Google has no new news. It seems the entry
I have both an FT-847, and a TS-790. I prefer the FT-847 for satellite
work, and the TS-790 for weak signal work. It's mostly what I'm used to,
and the '847 seems to be easier to use for satellites.The TS-790 seems
to have a better receiver, and one of these days I'll use my IF-232 to
run it with
Except that it'll be raining all night in SoCal!
Jim
On 02/26/2011 12:10 AM, Clint Bradford wrote:
It appears (pun intended) that North America might be able to watch the
Shuttle chase the ISS this evening.
For Southern California ... times n PST tonight ...
Aos: 2011/02/25 22:33:45
I agree with Mark 100%.
I've been using my 'terrestrial' M2 antennas on the satellites for
years. The GulfAlpha Easy Satellite antenna I use for Field day is
also linearly polarized, and works very well.
Fades? Sure I get them, but most of the time it's only for a few
seconds, and while a bit
Hi, Zach
Is this one of his single antenna models? I have his Easy Satellite
antenna, and used it to make 35 contacts on Field Day.
If it's a single antenna, like mine, you can rotate the boom in the
clamp so the elements are in an X position relative to the mast. This
puts each set of elements at
I've been using the SSB Electronic preamps for years now. Thye handle
the ~50 Watts from my FT-847 just fine.
73, Jim
On 02/16/2011 09:59 PM, Ted wrote:
I just sent my ARR pre amp back to ARR for repair for the 3rd time !
(pretty sure I did not tx through it )
What are people using for pre
I think DEMI made those protectors. I never modified my K5GNA
downconverter, so my FT-847 was tuned to 123MHz to use it, and it
wouldn't transmit there.
Jim
On 02/17/2011 05:56 AM, Greg D. wrote:
As others, SSB Electronics model that is RF switched. I *have* transmitted
100+ watts into it,
Hi, Jack
Yes. SatPC32 v12.8a works with Win7 64-bit. I have it running on two PCs
here.
Jim
On 02/15/2011 08:47 PM, Jack Barbera wrote:
Look's like I need a little help as the computer I'm using for my satellite
station just crashed. My questions are: Will Sat PC 32 version 12.8 a work
Hi, John
HP lists your PC as having available PCI slots.
Any Sound Blaster card from Creative labs would be a good choice.
Jim KQ6EA
On 02/06/2011 06:33 PM, Gould Smith wrote:
Hello John,
Obviously we need to test it to be sure, but you should be good to go.
The main development platform is
Hi, Dave
I'm using them, and at first I powered them up the coax from my FT-847.
I then went and connected a 2M bandpass filter to get rid of some 2M
crud in my area, and didn't check if the filter had the center pin of
the coax at DC ground or not. It did, and I popped the transistor that
+2 for the Fox Delta kits!
After beating around with an FODTrack, and a Satellite Tracker Sr., I
bought one of the Fox Delta kits.
I had it built in a few hours, and up, calibrated, and running a couple
of hours after I set my station up out on the back porch.
Works *perfectly* with SatPC2 using
I stopped reading Scientific American years ago. The quality of the
articles dropped, and it took on a decidely political stance on certain
subjects.
The old SA I used to enjoy would *never* have let a mistake like that
get into an article!
73, Jim
On 01/20/2011 07:41 AM, Daniel Schultz wrote:
I
I think you mean this one:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=48hjjKUS7G8feature=player_embedded
73, Jim
On 01/20/2011 03:20 AM, Jeff Yanko wrote:
Hi all,
A couple weeks ago, somebody posted the link to the YouTube video of the
space shuttle launch by the high speed and high def cameras. Could
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