[amsat-bb] Cheap linear sat rig? TS-2000 AS-IS

2014-08-19 Thread Kevin M
http://forums.qrz.com/showthread.php?447439-Kenwood-TS-2000-**-AS-IS**-UHF-VHF-work  Provided it also works on SSB/CW on VHF/UHF might make someone a good sat rig.  73 N4UFO ___ Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author.

[amsat-bb] AO-51

2014-08-18 Thread Kevin Muenzler, WB5RUE
What's the status of AO-51? I've read that it's dead and I've also read that people are still using it. Thanks, Kevin Muenzler, WB5RUE Grid-EL09uf Eagle Creek Observatory http://www.eaglecreekobservatory.org I'd be unstoppable if it weren't for law enforcement and physics

Re: [amsat-bb] AO-51

2014-08-18 Thread Kevin Muenzler, WB5RUE
Well, I guess you never know -- it's happened before. Kevin/WB5RUE -Original Message- From: Andrew Glasbrenner [mailto:glasbren...@mindspring.com] Sent: Monday, August 18, 2014 8:44 AM To: Kevin Muenzler,WB5RUE; 'AMSAT BB' Subject: Re: [amsat-bb] AO-51 AO-51 remains non-operational

[amsat-bb] Inclusion

2014-07-22 Thread Kevin M
the very thing that could help alleviate their pain. Just try to be inclusive and see beyond the end of your own antenna.  73, Kevin N4UFO, ex-AC5DK AMSAT # 39145   -- Control is the need of the fearful mind. Trust is the need

[amsat-bb] Re; Inclusion

2014-07-22 Thread Kevin M
advanced sat projects. Not to mentioning the engineering expertise!!! 73, Kevin N4UFO   -- Control is the need of the fearful mind. Trust is the need of the courageous heart. ___ Sent

[amsat-bb] Spacetrack catalog naming of LithunicaSAT-1 (LO-78)

2014-07-13 Thread Kevin M
'LithunicaSAT-1' and 'LO-78' will not be able to find the correct tracking. I know it WASN'T this way before as I originally found the correct link by name. I would suggest tracking by number or perhaps look for 'Skycube'.  73, Kevin N4UFO ___ Sent via

Re: [amsat-bb] DIGEST readers

2014-06-24 Thread Kevin M
Unfortunately, a while back, Yahoo changed how multiple messages about the same subject (even to different reflectors - those are bundled into a single message) are handled and, when a reply to any of those messages is sent, all of the attached messages cannot be deleted!  At least I have

Re: [amsat-bb] VUCC via Satellite

2014-06-10 Thread Kevin M
Congrats all around! I was one of those 7... Right behind you, Paul, with VUCC #249, also issued in March. I waited to submit 150 grids to match up with the 150 I previously had (under my old callsign) which was VUCC #86. Those were all on RS-12/13. sigh! I miss that bird... :^) 73, Kevin

[amsat-bb] saw this Arrow for sale

2014-05-26 Thread Kevin M
Hurry before it's gone... http://forums.qrz.com/showthread.php?437780-Arrow-Antenna-%28146-440 Arrow Antenna (146/440 I have for sale my 2m/440 split-boom Arrow antenna. I DO NOT have the duplexer. I purchased a different duplexer and had a lot of success with... View on forums.qrz.com

[amsat-bb] Re: [APRS] Balloon Found (and OOps!)

2014-05-03 Thread kevin asato
That is called either a teachable moment or a learning experience on parts selection appropriate to the environment of use. Glad it all ended well. 73, kevin kc6pob Apparently the students used a non-high-altitide GPS and it went squirrely until it got back below 38,000 feet.  But you

[amsat-bb] Re: LituanicaSAT-1 FM Transponder - Possible NA Activity

2014-04-30 Thread Kevin M
for May 1st at 0940 and 1115 EASTERN time (EDST). =^(  Which only makes sense, because the 0930Z-1400Z operating period would need to coincide with passes over EU for people to be working LY5N. Otherwise, I'd be outside waving my yagi around looking for you. =^D 73, Kevin N4UFO

[amsat-bb] Re: LituanicaSAT-1 TLE Confirmation

2014-04-30 Thread Kevin M
Can anyone confirm if these are the proper TLEs for LituanicaSAT-1? From Celestrak, it's object 39569U, other sources seem to give a different object number. AMSAT-UK sends readers to N2YO and he agrees... http://www.n2yo.com/satellite/?s=39569 73 Kevin N4UFO

[amsat-bb] Re: Wouxun KG-UV8D

2014-04-12 Thread Kevin M
Some older full duplex HTs that you can pick up at a fest or on eBay include Yaesu FT-470 and FT-530 and Icom W2A and W32A. 73 Glenn AA5PK On the IC-W32A's... I read several places that the early ones with 5 digit serial numbers are okay, but that is not necessarily true from my experience.

[amsat-bb] Re: Wouxun KG-UV8D

2014-04-12 Thread Kevin M
Another point to consider is you can buy two of the cheap Chinese HTs for about what the diplexer in the Arrow costs. That's the cheapest way to get to full duplex. 73, Drew KO4MA Sure, now you tell me that after I buy the Arrow with the diplexer! =^D  But seriously, I bought a used Arrow

[amsat-bb] Re: Another theory regarding the Fermi Paradox

2014-04-03 Thread Kevin Muenzler, WB5RUE
I've often wondered how far my early HF transmissions (or any transmissions) will make it into space. I know that most of them were absorbed or reflected by the ionosphere but I'm sure that some of them made it through. I wonder if the space aliens can read CW. tnx fir qso om 73 hp cul Kevin

[amsat-bb] Re: Another theory regarding the Fermi Paradox

2014-04-02 Thread Kevin Muenzler, WB5RUE
You would think that any intelligence with the technology to travel between the stars in a reasonable amount of time would certainly have the technology (and wisdom) to hide from us. I sometimes wonder about my pug and cat sometimes anyway. Kevin Muenzler, WB5RUE Grid EL09uf Eagle Creek

[amsat-bb] Noob Questions

2014-03-29 Thread Kevin M
antenna plans, etc. 73, Kevin N4UFO n4...@yahoo.com -- Control is the need of the fearful mind. Trust is the need of the courageous heart. ___ Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org. Opinions

[amsat-bb] Re: External Amplifier Legality Questions

2014-03-19 Thread Kevin Muenzler, WB5RUE
. Kevin Muenzler, WB5RUE Grid-EL09uf Eagle Creek Observatory http://www.eaglecreekobservatory.org I'd be unstoppable if it weren't for law enforcement and physics -Original Message- From: amsat-bb-boun...@amsat.org [mailto:amsat-bb-boun...@amsat.org] On Behalf Of Zach Leffke Sent: Wednesday

[amsat-bb] Re: lotw

2014-03-12 Thread Kevin M
at a time. Don't know if that would be any easier for you or not. 73 es GL! Kevin, N4UFO (ex-AC5DK) ___ 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

[amsat-bb] Re: Faking a software TNC as hardware

2014-03-04 Thread Kevin
Would that be a serial loopback interface as referenced in: http://www.soundcardpacket.org Kevin On March 4, 2014 8:46:49 PM EST, Clayton Coleman kayakfis...@gmail.com wrote: I am trying to use an application that expects a hardware TNC on traditional serial port. At this point in time I don't

[amsat-bb] Re: Another Great Tech Tuesday Net

2014-02-14 Thread Kevin Elliott
of complexity isn’t fun for people looking for a little instant gratification. And it’s that fun that powers the interest in the hobby and creates a lifelong connection to it. So let’s avoid bashing anyone who likes “easysats” or anyone who wants to help others with them, OK? Kevin On Feb 14, 2014, at 1

[amsat-bb] Re: Another Great Tech Tuesday Net

2014-02-14 Thread Kevin Elliott
, Anthony Monteiro aa...@comcast.net wrote: On 2/14/2014 6:55 PM, Kevin Elliott wrote: ... Like you, I want to do satellite tracking hardware and not just point HTs at the birds and do manual doppler correction. But, there’s a very, very useful place for the newbie stuff... Hi Kevin, Yes

[amsat-bb] Re: Another Great Tech Tuesday Net

2014-02-14 Thread Kevin Elliott
for the conversation! Cheers and 73s, Kevin On Feb 14, 2014, at 6:48 PM, Michael mat...@charter.net wrote: I'll just say this Kevin. I was a newbie to all this a few short years ago too but you know what I did, I figured it out. I had no Elmer to guide me and I didn't need anyone like Clint

[amsat-bb] Re: Another Great Tech Tuesday Net

2014-02-13 Thread Kevin M
Tony, I believe you are a bit mistaken... I could be wrong, but it's my understanding that Clint WAS an AMSAT Area Coordinator and he was recently asked to step down from the position. Or informed he was stepping down involuntarily... whatever way you want to say it. As for comments about

[amsat-bb] Re: Another Great Tech Tuesday Net

2014-02-13 Thread Kevin Elliott
Everything you just said justified negativity. This is also part of the problem. Please try welcoming kindness, courtesy, and general warmth. This passive attitude towards negativity shouldn't be allowed. 73s ___ Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org. Opinions

[amsat-bb] Re: Another Great Tech Tuesday Net

2014-02-12 Thread Kevin Elliott
, I'd like to think that it has the possibility of having the most positive subset of humanity too. Cheers and 73s, Kevin On Feb 12, 2014, at 3:31 PM, JoAnne Maenpaa k9...@comcast.net wrote: I shudder when I read negative vibes on amsat-bb. The opportunities in amateur radio and even

[amsat-bb] Re: Listening on USB when operating CW

2014-02-07 Thread Kevin M
-in QSO-squeak-squeak-squeak, where as you hear the beeping all the way through. Because like most any male we still draw on the genetically passed down ability to narrow our focus to only that prey which we seek to the ignorance of all else. =^D 73 and hope to see you back on the birds soon... Kevin

[amsat-bb] Re: Listening on USB when operating CW

2014-02-07 Thread Kevin M
. (It will be enough to get the rotor hooked up to one!) I just hope I can remember which dial to turn when... anyone hearing me screw the pooch, please send instructions promptly! X^D 73 all, Kevin, N4UFO proud to be a full fledged Gridiot! ___ Sent

[amsat-bb] LOL

2014-01-25 Thread Kevin Deane
HA HA Kevin KF7MYK ___ 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

[amsat-bb] Re: DTMF on HF?

2014-01-10 Thread Kevin Muenzler, WB5RUE
I doubt that it would be useful because the tolerances are extremely high in DTMF so if you are only a few Hz off the tones won't lock. FM might be ok but certainly not SSB. FM itself has its own problems on HF so that might not be useable either. Kevin Muenzler, WB5RUE Grid-EL09uf Eagle Creek

[amsat-bb] Unfortunate callsign

2013-12-07 Thread Kevin Forbes
Unfortunate callsign on oscar.dcarr.org at the bottom of the page, some dill has entered a fake callsign that should really not be there in the first place. Look for the row labeled ISS-SSTV, there is only one entry.

[amsat-bb] Funcube Donlge SDR

2013-11-25 Thread Kevin Deane
I thought there would be more users out there with all these new Baby Monitor Sats. I was hoping to use this for working AO-7, VO-52, FO-29. Anyone with some experience and a little detail would be much appreciated. Kevin KF7MYK

[amsat-bb] FW: Re: Listening to Funcube with RTL-SDR

2013-11-24 Thread Kevin Deane
another all band rig. Kevin KF7MYK Date: Sun, 24 Nov 2013 12:08:34 -0500 From: mat...@charter.net To: amsat-bb@amsat.org Subject: [amsat-bb] Re: Listening to Funcube with RTL-SDR Jason, Your approach is similar to something I tired to do several months ago before AO-73 was launched

[amsat-bb] AO-7 Mode A

2013-11-06 Thread Kevin Deane
close can I get it? Kevin KF7MYK ___ 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

[amsat-bb] AO-7 Mode A

2013-11-05 Thread Kevin Deane
Does anyone have any success in mode A? If so what type of 10m antenna? Kevin KF7MYK ___ Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author. Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support

[amsat-bb] Re: SO-50, IC-910H, and Sat PC32 Issues

2013-09-19 Thread Kevin M
say, on overhead passes, I have to turn on the HT and listen that way until it gets to the 'other side'. So what you are finding is fairly normal... Simply put, SO-50 is not easy to work with fixed elevation antennas. 73  Kevin N4UFO

[amsat-bb] mailist webpage

2013-09-19 Thread Kevin M
To whom it may concern... if one goes to AMSAT's webpage and looks under 'Services' menu and clicks 'Mailing lists' or 'Archives' the page that comes up is blank. I had to use google to find the new mailman list page with appropriate info and the new archives. 73 Kevin N4UFO

[amsat-bb] Re: The Good Ole Days are now

2013-09-18 Thread Kevin Muenzler, WB5RUE
. Kevin Muenzler, WB5RUE Grid EL09uf Eagle Creek Observatory http://www.eaglecreekobservatory.org I've stopped asking How stupid can you be? Some people are taking it as a challenge. -Original Message- From: amsat-bb-boun...@amsat.org [mailto:amsat-bb-boun...@amsat.org] On Behalf Of Les

[amsat-bb] Re: So50

2013-09-02 Thread Kevin M
John, it's not just the west coast... There is one in the middle of the US that does about the same thing. On the linear birds, he calls over top of others who are already trying tomake a call. And he also tends to act like a 'grid traffic controller' on SO-50 with unnecessary chatter.

[amsat-bb] Re: So-50

2013-09-02 Thread Kevin M
I tried that. And I can assure you both I was very polite. My first attempt was replied to with three words, all in caps and exclamation points. I took that as being yelled at. Then later when the person was 'speaking' to me again, I tried a second time with more better detail to very politely

[amsat-bb] Hey !!!

2013-08-23 Thread Kevin Deane
this info please reply to all If anyone was listening last week I had my vertical hooked up and was rotating my beams to nothingSorry bout any stress... :) Got the plugs in the righ spot and hoping for the east far east for my sat 50... C U on T air!!! Kevin KF7MYK

[amsat-bb] SO-50 commin up

2013-07-02 Thread Kevin Deane
Anyone wanna try been away for a while... DM09 Kevin KF7MYK ___ 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

[amsat-bb] Re: Possible Mystery Spacecraft?

2013-06-11 Thread Kevin Muenzler, WB5RUE
Could have been a GPS satellite. They run about 1200 miles up and are about mag 10 or so. They'd move about that fast across the sky. Kevin Muenzler, WB5RUE Eagle Creek Observatory http://www.eaglecreekobservatory.org I believe that all this hype of global warming is going to turn out

[amsat-bb] testing

2013-03-24 Thread Kevin Deane
testing on fixed old computer... Kevin KF7MYK ___ 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

[amsat-bb] Re: current operational amateur satellite lits

2013-02-22 Thread Kevin Muenzler, WB5RUE
http://www.amsat.org/amsat-new/satellites/status.php It used to be here but the site crashes (and has been doing so for quite a while). -Original Message- From: amsat-bb-boun...@amsat.org [mailto:amsat-bb-boun...@amsat.org] On Behalf Of j...@beeson.cc Sent: Friday, February 22, 2013 3:31

[amsat-bb] Re: Getting back into Satellites

2013-02-07 Thread Kevin Muenzler, WB5RUE
FT-890 (RIP) for the 10 meter downlink so I do have full duplex but is it a necessary feature? I know it's nice to be able to hear yourself to know that you are even getting into the machine. 73/ Kevin Muenzler, WB5RUE Grid EL09uf Eagle Creek Observatory http://www.eaglecreekobservatory.org I

[amsat-bb] SpEx Shadow times Feb 08 09 10 2013

2013-02-06 Thread Kevin Forbes
-2013 05:37 UTC VK6MJ 10-02-2013 16:37 AEST 10-02-2013 13:37 WST ORBIT 81498 + 75 MINUTES --- I have an appointment clash for the first pass on Feb 10. The plan is to take the radio and laptop with me. I've notified SpEx team. Kevin, VK3UKF

[amsat-bb] Test

2013-02-01 Thread Kevin Forbes
Post Test ___ 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:

[amsat-bb] SpEx Shadow Australian time table inc. orbit numbers.

2013-02-01 Thread Kevin Forbes
David VK4zF made a nice suggestion, orbit numbers, to avoid time zone terminology confusion. Here is the updated timetable. Please remember, in order to participate in the experimentand be eligible for a QSL, you must be registered with the principal investigator.

[amsat-bb] Linux-Sat Tracker

2013-01-07 Thread Kevin Deane
Trying to utilize a couple old computers using Linux and am trying to install a sat tracker. Anyone with any knowledge for this endeavor please contact me off the BB. Thank you very much! Kevin KF7MYK

[amsat-bb] Live tracking for DPRK bird.

2012-12-13 Thread Kevin Forbes
Re: North Korea's Kwangmyongsong-3B Hello, I have quickly made a live satellite tracking page, for anyone wanting to try listening for the DPRK bird. http://www.vk3ukf.com/Space/GadgetSat-Kwangmyongsong-3B.htm I hope someone can find a signal soon. I found a suggestion for 479 MHz. VK3UKF

[amsat-bb] Beaconing

2012-12-08 Thread Kevin Deane
If people STOPPED BEACONING via the ISS we would still be able to use PC-SAT... Thanks for taking part in the destruction of NO-44... AND being annoying on the ISS Digipeater... Kevin KF7MYK ___ Sent via

[amsat-bb] OT: UHF Linear Amp source

2012-11-15 Thread Kevin Muenzler, WB5RUE
able to find any that specify that they are linear. I'm not looking for legal limit just 100-200watts. Any help would be appreciated. Kevin, WB5RUE Grid-EL09vf Eagle Creek Observatory http://www.eaglecreekobservatory.org I'd be unstoppable if it weren't for law enforcement and physics

[amsat-bb] FITSAT-1

2012-11-10 Thread Kevin Deane
When is the LED MORSE supposed to happen? Kevin KF7MYK From: n1...@burlingtontelecom.net To: tan...@fit.ac.jp Date: Sat, 10 Nov 2012 08:03:55 -0500 CC: amsat-bb@amsat.org; fits...@hotmail.co.jp Subject: [amsat-bb] NIWAKA detected in VT on 5.84 GHz! Hi Takushi, Success! I was able

[amsat-bb] Re: IRC's to be discontinued

2012-11-08 Thread Kevin Muenzler, WB5RUE
The last time I walked into my local USPS office and asked for an IRC all I got were dumb looks and What's an IRC? Kevin Muenzler, WB5RUE Eagle Creek Observatory http://www.eaglecreekobservatory.org Common sense is so rare these days it should be classified as a Super Power -Original

[amsat-bb] Re: satellite

2012-11-07 Thread Kevin Deane
Yeah! Kevin KF7MYK Date: Wed, 7 Nov 2012 20:56:06 + From: wa4...@comcast.net To: amsat-bb@amsat.org Subject: [amsat-bb] satellite When will Amsat America put up a bird we can work?? Damon ___ Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org. Opinions

[amsat-bb] Re: Request for a file of amateur satellite frequencies

2012-10-24 Thread Kevin Deane
http://oscar.dcarr.org/index.php http://www.amsat.org/amsat-new/satellites/status.php Kevin KF7MYK From: g.shirvi...@btinternet.com To: amsat-bb@amsat.org Date: Wed, 24 Oct 2012 15:46:21 +0100 Subject: [amsat-bb] Request for a file of amateur satellite frequencies Hi All

[amsat-bb] Re: NO-44 SATPC worked today with an HT and Elk.

2012-10-23 Thread Kevin Deane
two way Qso is impossible and a short raw packet alone is as you have seen pretty hard to do. Anyway glad to see someone else is actually trying and not setting there BEACONS and walking away from their station:) Kevin KF7MYK

[amsat-bb] FitSat Visual

2012-10-19 Thread Kevin Deane
Has anyone seen the LED's flashing Morse Code? Webhttp://www.fit.ac.jp/~tanaka/fitsat.shtml Reporthttp://www.fit.ac.jp/~tanaka/fitsat.shtml Not sure my keps are right... Thanks for any help. Kevin KF7MYK

[amsat-bb] Re: OH2AUE P3E transponder demo video

2012-10-15 Thread Kevin Deane
total using the linear birds now? I am fairly certain I heard complaints about nobody on these sats hmmm. So yeah lets spend a ton of money and whatever else so YOU FOUR can have your HARD sat and SCREW the rest of the hams right? Kevin KF7MYK

[amsat-bb] WEWISHSTV

2012-10-05 Thread Kevin Deane
Anyone get any good SSTV pictures yet? Heard FitSat Kevin KF7MYK ___ Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author. Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur

[amsat-bb] APRS back on 145.825 via ISS!

2012-09-07 Thread Kevin Deane
Yup working great! http://ariss.net/index.cgi?absolute=1 Hope to make some Digi contacts through all the beacons... Kevin KF7MYK ___ Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author

[amsat-bb] Re: AO40 replacement !!!

2012-09-05 Thread Kevin Muenzler
the next generation of Space Shuttles come on line (yeah, right) we'll have that opportunity again. Kevin From: Greg Dolkas [mailto:ko6th.g...@gmail.com] Sent: Tuesday, September 04, 2012 10:27 PM To: Kevin Muenzler Cc: amsat-bb@amsat.org Subject: Re: [amsat-bb] Re: AO40 replacement

[amsat-bb] Re: AO40 replacement !!!

2012-09-05 Thread Kevin Muenzler
That would explain an explosion. Those things don't just burn off. From: R Oler [mailto:orbit...@hotmail.com] Sent: Tuesday, September 04, 2012 6:35 PM To: ke...@eaglecreekobservatory.org; Amsat BB Subject: RE: [amsat-bb] Re: AO40 replacement !!! Kevin. AO-40 was damaged

[amsat-bb] Re: AO40 replacement !!!

2012-09-05 Thread Kevin Muenzler
:48 AM To: amsat-bb@amsat.org; Kevin Muenzler Subject: Re: [amsat-bb] Re: AO40 replacement !!! --- On Wed, 5/9/12, Kevin Muenzler ke...@eaglecreekobservatory.org wrote: It would be difficult to get some sort of rocket aboard the ISS now that the space shuttle missions are finished I doubt

[amsat-bb] Re: AO40 replacement !!!

2012-09-05 Thread Kevin Muenzler
can find it again and post it here. Kevin Muenzler, WB5RUE Grid-EL09uf Eagle Creek Observatory http://www.eaglecreekobservatory.org I'd be unstoppable if it weren't for law enforcement and physics -Original Message- From: amsat-bb-boun...@amsat.org [mailto:amsat-bb-boun...@amsat.org

[amsat-bb] Re: AO-40 Replacement

2012-09-05 Thread Kevin Muenzler
: Kevin Muenzler ke...@eaglecreekobservatory.org To: amsat-bb@amsat.org Subject: [amsat-bb] Re: AO40 replacement !!! Message-ID: 003101cd8b81$ae8e3610$0baaa230$@org I can understand that! What I meant was that it could be launched as so many have been launched -- from the shuttle cargo bay

[amsat-bb] Re: AO-40 Replacement

2012-09-05 Thread Kevin Muenzler
Can you imagine a 34/94 repeater on the moon? Kevin Muenzler, WB5RUE Grid EL09uf Eagle Creek Observatory http://www.eaglecreekobservatory.org I have not yet begun to procrastinate! -Original Message- From: amsat-bb-boun...@amsat.org [mailto:amsat-bb-boun...@amsat.org] On Behalf

[amsat-bb] Re: AO40 replacement !!!

2012-09-04 Thread Kevin Muenzler
-40 was damaged by a collision with the launch vehicle shortly after separation. Of course a new generation of easy-sats that can be worked using a J-pole setup would be nice too. Kevin Muenzler, WB5RUE Grid EL09uf Eagle Creek Observatory http://www.eaglecreekobservatory.org I can melt ice with my

[amsat-bb] Satellite's

2012-08-29 Thread Kevin Deane
was or the lack of use of these great bird's that still live!!! Kevin KF7MYK ___ Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author. Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur

[amsat-bb] ISS

2012-08-18 Thread Kevin Deane
The 437.550 is workin pretty good, I guess no one uses it if they cant see their Callsign on the boob tube. Anyone that would like to try a digi contact in the future feel free to email me off list. Kevin KF7MYK

[amsat-bb] Semi Newbie

2012-08-06 Thread Kevin Muenzler
on solar power. I'd love any input. Thanks and 73/s Kevin Muenzler, WB5RUE Eagle Creek Observatory http://www.eaglecreekobservatory.org I'm not weird, I'm Limited Edition. ___ Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author

[amsat-bb] FW: Re: Request for help with satellite capable old rig ECHO 70 by KLM

2012-07-21 Thread Kevin Deane
I am fowarding this I did not catch Hector's friend's email... :) Kevin KF7MYK From: w...@charter.net To: summit...@live.com CC: c...@enet.cu Subject: RE: [amsat-bb] Re: Request for help with satellite capable old rig ECHO 70 by KLM Date: Fri, 20 Jul 2012 23:52:19 -0400 Try

[amsat-bb] ISS

2012-07-18 Thread Kevin Deane
Was working on 437.550 better than normal if anyone is interested. Kevin KF7MYK ___ Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author. Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support

[amsat-bb] Re: full duplex w/ 2 HT's

2012-06-02 Thread Kevin Deane
apart there and you are only using 5 watts. You will not have a problem and you will not even need a duplexer with the two hand helds. Two radios, Two antennas, Two pieces of coax. True Full Duplex :) Kevin KF7MYK Date: Sat, 2 Jun 2012 14:53:27 -0500 From: wb7...@usfamily.net

[amsat-bb] Qsl Cards

2012-05-28 Thread Kevin Deane
Finally got some and sent off 10 or so today. If anyone needs any from me please feel free to email me the info and I will get them out to ya! Sorry to those that have been waiting. :) Kevin KF7MYK

[amsat-bb] Falcon 30 minutes

2012-05-19 Thread Kevin Deane
Anyone up??? Kevin KF7MYK ___ 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

[amsat-bb] ah man

2012-05-19 Thread Kevin Deane
that sucks! Kevin KF7MYK ___ 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

[amsat-bb] AO-51-SO-50

2012-04-27 Thread Kevin Deane
but if there is some activity that would be great, considering the time difference I might meet some new grids/people and if not I always enjoy saying hello to those I have worked many times before! :) Kevin KF7MYK

[amsat-bb] Party Balloon

2012-03-30 Thread Kevin Deane
opinion's on this subject, from people that DO THINGS not talk about them Kevin KF7MYK ___ Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author. Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support

[amsat-bb] WAS

2012-03-11 Thread Kevin Deane
Looks like I need SC, WV, and ME. I am not in any kind of rush by any means, I am sure if anyone else needs these we can work together. Kevin KF7MYK ___ Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org. Opinions expressed

[amsat-bb] WAS via Sat

2012-03-10 Thread Kevin Deane
So I looked a little closer at my grid map and it seems that Idaho was not the last one after all... :( Kevin KF7MYK ___ Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author

[amsat-bb] Fun Balloon

2012-03-02 Thread Kevin Deane
Our club was thinking of doing a balloon, does anyone remeber the last couple clubs that did that? I am finding the most important part will be the parachute thinga ma jig...Not that we care about the package, just dont want to kill anybody... :) Kevin KF7MYK

[amsat-bb] Re: Rotor vs problems

2012-02-25 Thread Kevin Deane
it. The cold operation also said alot thanks again... :) Kevin KF7MYK Date: Sat, 25 Feb 2012 08:00:40 -0500 From: ve3...@gmail.com To: amsat-bb@amsat.org Subject: [amsat-bb] Re: Rotor vs problems I am looking to upgrade my ant from fixed to rotor, If I were to spend the money, what

[amsat-bb] Rotor vs problems

2012-02-24 Thread Kevin Deane
were to spend the money, what would be the best no hassle rotator I Should get? Thanks for any info I love talking with you people on the sats but my manual setup is not so happy... :( Kevin KF7MYK

[amsat-bb] Hawaii

2012-02-19 Thread Kevin Deane
Just worked NH7WN 6 degress, he said he was lookin for people on the linear birds for those needing HI, N8RO! Kevin KF7MYK ___ Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author

[amsat-bb] Hawaii

2012-02-17 Thread Kevin Deane
Does anyone remember the guy thats active on the sats in HI I know about Harvey AH6JA I forgot to write down the other call Kevin KF7MYK ___ Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those

[amsat-bb] Hawaii

2012-02-17 Thread Kevin Deane
Thank you all for the emails... AH6JA, NH7WN,WH6BIE are active and some others heading there as well... Kevin KF7MYK ___ Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author

[amsat-bb] ISS 437.550 Packet

2012-02-08 Thread Kevin Deane
For anyone that might be interested Packet is working on the 437.550 Unproto ARISS or RS0ISS Looks like the 145.825 RS0ISS-4 has been of for awhile but thats the norm for that one. Kevin KF7MYK ___ Sent via

[amsat-bb] URI

2012-02-07 Thread Kevin Deane
..:) Kevin KF7MYK ___ 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://amsat.org

[amsat-bb] CW

2012-01-30 Thread Kevin Deane
I have interest in CW and hope that others will also, I tried using Mix-W and basicly got shunned so now I am learning. What a nice mode, that goes so far with minimal power!!! Kevin KF7MYK From: b...@starjan.hu To: amsat-bb@amsat.org Date: Mon, 30 Jan 2012 16:31:14 +

[amsat-bb] Re: Wyatt AC0RA, a skilled and dedicated operator

2012-01-28 Thread Kevin Deane
Ok whats with the third person here is Wyatt dead? I dont think so I talked to him via email today... Kevin KF7MYK Date: Sat, 28 Jan 2012 16:39:28 -0600 From: kayakfis...@gmail.com To: aa...@fidmail.com CC: amsat-bb@amsat.org Subject: [amsat-bb] Re: Wyatt AC0RA, a skilled

[amsat-bb] HI4

2012-01-27 Thread Kevin Glacken
Hello there. Can somebody tell me what HI4 is please. Is it a usable bird?. Cheers Kev De MM0kjg ___ 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!

[amsat-bb] LOTW Help

2012-01-18 Thread Kevin Deane
! :) Kevin KF7MYK ___ 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://amsat.org

[amsat-bb] Re: LOTW Help

2012-01-18 Thread Kevin Deane
have worked just fine, got the postcard/email verifacation and everything done in a couple three days, alot faster and easyer than I thought it would be! Thanks for the help guys we'll see how it goes! :) Kevin KF7MYK From: gary_mayfi...@hotmail.com To: amsat-bb@amsat.org Date: Wed

[amsat-bb] LOTW

2012-01-18 Thread Kevin Deane
Went through no problem Good Deal!!! Pretty easy like I said I was discouraged for a long time but now I am glad I tried it. Now can I search for stuff others have uploaded that I may not have logged and match theirs??? Kevin KF7MYK

[amsat-bb] Humor

2012-01-09 Thread Kevin Deane
story -- she was a tri-bander and he felt trapped, so they went on separate beam headings Kevin KF7MYK ___ Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author. Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join

[amsat-bb] ARISSat-1 Die Hards‏

2012-01-07 Thread Kevin Deane
vehicle that does not deliver the package like how many times in the past? But considering the last escapade with ARISSat-1 I guess it would be asking to much... :) Kevin KF7MYK ___ Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org

[amsat-bb] Email via ISS/APRS

2012-01-05 Thread Kevin Deane
for the Beacon... Just my opinion. Kevin KF7MYK ___ 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

[amsat-bb] ISS BBS

2011-12-19 Thread Kevin Deane
deaf dualbander... :( Kevin KF7MYK ___ 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

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