[amsat-bb] ARISSat-1 Pass 1229z 8/4/2011

2011-08-04 Thread John Marranca, Jr
What a signal! I have to admit, I didn't think it would be as good as it was. When ARISSat-1 was at 35 degrees, the signal was full-quieting. Decent SSTV pix received as well. Totally awesome! John KB2HSH -- ___ John Marranca, Jr -PBX Technician- BN Sy

[amsat-bb] THE ROUGH TREATMENT OF ARISSAT-1

2011-08-03 Thread John Marranca, Jr
ht back to Earth? Who would have paid for it? Or would it have been a loss for the contributors involved? My 2 cents!' John KB2HSH -- ___ John Marranca, Jr -PBX Technician- BN Systems, Incorporated Orchard Park, NY (716)406-7130 _

[amsat-bb] Re: They Broke It!

2011-08-03 Thread John Marranca, Jr
YEP...sure looks like it! John KB2HSH -- ___ John Marranca, Jr -PBX Technician- BN Systems, Incorporated Orchard Park, NY (716)406-7130 ___ Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author. Not an

[amsat-bb] ARISSat

2011-08-03 Thread John Marranca, Jr
Watching the deployment live right now. Is it just me, or do the cosmonauts look as though they're beating the CRAP out of ARISSat while trying to jettison it? John KB2HSH -- ___ John Marranca, Jr -PBX Technician- BN Systems, Incorporated Orchard Park, NY (71

[amsat-bb] Re: ISS Packet using AGWPE

2011-04-16 Thread John Marranca, Jr
QUOTE: "4. An AX.25 hard-connection to the RS0ISS-11 Packet PBBS (C RS0ISS-11) is not recommended over highly populated areas." Couldn't have said it BETTER myself, JoAnne. Sadly, some folks JUST DON'T GET IT. John KB2HSH -- _______ John Marranca

[amsat-bb] Re: UO-SAT 11 1515z 13dec2010

2010-12-13 Thread John Marranca, Jr
As would we ALL! KB2HSH On Mon, Dec 13, 2010 at 11:47 AM, Dee wrote: > Yes, but I'd rather have AO-40 wake up (sniff, sniff!) > Dee, > NB2F > > -Original Message- > From: amsat-bb-boun...@amsat.org [mailto:amsat-bb-boun...@amsat.org] On > Behalf Of John M

[amsat-bb] UO-SAT 11 1515z 13dec2010

2010-12-13 Thread John Marranca, Jr
This morning, at 1515, I copied UoSAT-11 at near S5 as it approached FN02ox. The bird still sounds great after all these years! Too bad AO-16 can't wake up like that! John KB2HSH ___ Sent via amsat...@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the auth

[amsat-bb] Re: Sats turning 20

2010-01-20 Thread John Marranca, Jr
I miss AO-16. That was the easiest satellite to work in the fleet, in my opinion. Picked up quite a few states for Satellite WAS because of AO-16. Hurry back, PACSAT! John KB2HSH -- ___ John Marranca, Jr -PBX Technician- BN Systems, Incorporated Orchard Park, NY

[amsat-bb] Re: XW-1 FM transponder works great

2009-12-15 Thread John Marranca, Jr
Perhaps this is the "in-between" bird we have been praying for??? John KB2HSH -- ___ John Marranca, Jr -PBX Technician- BN Systems, Incorporated Orchard Park, NY (716)406-7130 ___ Sent via amsat...@amsat.org

[amsat-bb] XW-1 Pass over FN02ox

2009-12-15 Thread John Marranca, Jr
k you AMSAT China. Good job! John KB2HSH -- ___ John Marranca, Jr -PBX Technician- BN Systems, Incorporated Orchard Park, NY (716)406-7130 ___ Sent via amsat...@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author. Not an AMS

[amsat-bb] Re: LuSat Silent

2009-10-23 Thread John Marranca, Jr
but I can swear I heard it ID as LUSAT hihihi. I know I'll be listening later. John KB2HSH -- ___ John Marranca, Jr -PBX Technician- BN Systems, Incorporated Orchard Park, NY (716)406-7130 ___ Sent via amsat...@amsat.org

[amsat-bb] AO-51 for November

2009-10-16 Thread John Marranca, Jr
Drew, et al: Any possibility of having SSTV on the 2nd channel for November? Thanks! John KB2HSH --composed with Windows 7 Ultimate ___ John Marranca, Jr -PBX Technician- BN Systems, Incorporated Orchard Park, NY (716)406-7130

[amsat-bb] Re: Evidence of Moon Landings

2009-07-22 Thread John Marranca, Jr
read this the other day: http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/science/nature/8157368.stm With proof, there is truth. John KB2HSH -- ___ John Marranca, Jr PBX Technician/Shop Steward CWA Local 1122 BN Systems, Inc Orchard Park, NY (716)972

[amsat-bb] Moon Landing Special Event

2009-07-20 Thread John Marranca, Jr
Great signals during the 2220z pass over FN02. Many thanks to the Control Team once again! John KB2HSH -- ___ John Marranca, Jr PBX Technician/Shop Steward CWA Local 1122 BN Systems, Inc Orchard Park, NY (716)972-2006