[amsat-bb] Working the Transponder Sats

2010-11-10 Thread Kent Frazier
It has been suggested to me that I try the transponder sats. My question is what type of equipment would I need for this. I'm currently unable to run any type of mast mounted antenna(s) and would prefer it be portable or mobile if possible. My current setup is an Icom W32-A handheld with an Elk

[amsat-bb] Re: AO51 pass this evening 0039UT

2010-11-09 Thread Kent Frazier
Would this apply to using a digital voice recorder also, in your opinion? I operate handheld (using an Icom w32a and an Elk antenna) I'm unable to write down ANY information during a contact. I'd hate to think I'm somehow disqualified from an award because I listened to my recordings to log my

[amsat-bb] Stealth Satellite Station?

2009-10-28 Thread Kent Frazier
I currently live in a rental house and an outside antenna is out of the question. I asked about putting up a satellite TV dish at my own expense last year and received and flat out NO. So, my current options are as follows: 1. Going out to my car and working the FM birds with my Icom 2720H and