I have my own set of G5500 rotator woes. Mine was purchased few months
ago, and just now getting around to testing on the ground. I made up 2
cables with the connectors supplied.
First attempt: UP, LEFT, RIGHT worked, but DOWN switch did nothing.
After reading the schematic diagram I conclude
Will the G-5500 AZ rotator fit inside the top extension of a UStower
TMM433HD tower? Anyone use this combination?
Larry W7IN
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Since some of the radios suggested are 'old', a column about sub-tones
available would be helpful. Also computer interface.
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To: "OZ1MY"
Cc:
Sent: Monday, June 01, 2009 8:57 AM
Subject: [amsat-bb] Re: true duplex radios
True; This list would
John,
I feel your pain.
Five years ago I had the same problem. Newer developments near where we
lived at the time had CC&Rs which banned all types of overhead antennas
except for commercial satellite TV. We about had one development talked
into letting me erect a simple nearly hidden antenna
Jerry,
I'm curious how you will get all of the antenna gear into the attic.
Will you have to build the house around the antennas the same way they
do with built in showers? Or will a large attic entry door accommodate
the thing/s. And, after you get the design drawings done, do you have
to r
According to QRZ, he's in BP40, Alaska.
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From: "Luc Leblanc"
To:
Cc:
Sent: Saturday, July 18, 2009 3:52 AM
Subject: [amsat-bb] Re: WL7H in AK?
> On 17 Jul 2009 at 20:39, ANTHONY JAPHA wrote:
>
>> Hi All,
>> This morning on AO-7 at about 1229 UTC, I heard WL7H on
I use a plumb bob and plumb line. When north star is first visible, I
use these to determine true north on my horizon. I then create in my
mind a picture of where that point is on the horizon. Then during
daytime, I adjust antenna to point at that point on the horizon. A
south-north road ne
Certainly word needed to local clubs, vhf clubs, contesting clubs about
this anamoly. Indeed they are oblivious to where their signal is going
and how. Too little attention is paid to band plans. Good snooping
Bob.
See you soon on the birds.
73, Larry W7IN DN27 Montana -- see you soon on th
I have a G-5500 and GS-232B being commanded from SatPC32. These items
used to work fine 5 months ago while I was using a temporary antenna set
up. Since then, I've been building a new permanent antenna system.
Now, SatPC32 transceiver controls work, but not the rotor controls.
The G-5500 con
If you are a EME beginner, contact a mega-station; I suggest W5UN. He
has something like 800 elements total in multi yagis, and
polarizations. For beginners, unless you have been doing lots of weak
signal tropo, that is your best bet for 1st EME contact. And for
certain, get on the moon-net
So is transmitting for the benefit of a limited Amateur Radio community
(those practicing APRS) the same as "broadcasting" to the general public?
73, DE W7IN - Larry
On 6/7/2011 12:24 PM, George Henry wrote:
I'm not understanding the legalities of beaconing
and broadcasting. Are they not t
In Washington state, this can not happen. See their DOL personalized
plate section. Anything like K6LCS "K6 LCS" are reserved for ham
operator plates and will not be issued for personalized. Other states,
including Montana, should adopt WA DOL's method of filtering ham call
signs. In Monta
George and Cheryl,
So who is complaining? You? Harvey and I signed using our call signs.
I've never complained about hams getting more privileges, voice, WARC
bands, digital modes, LF, etc. Leaves more energy to be concerned about
hams possibly loosing privileges.
73, Larry W7IN (57 years
of AO13 and AO40.
>
> Regards, George W1GMA
>
> -Original Message- From: Larry Gerhardstein
> Sent: Wednesday, June 29, 2011 12:02 PM
> To: George and Cheryl Abbott
> Cc: H. Vordenbaum ; Clint Bradford ; AMSAT BB
> Subject: Re: [amsat-bb] Re: CA Ham Plates - Warning!
>
>
If you have to apply for vanity to get ham letters on your plate, then
they're not really ham call letter plates, are they, as they are in
Montana and Washington. I stand on all of my prior posts on this matter.
73 es SK, Larry W7IN
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In Montana the ham plates are free plus a small administrative fee. In
1955, there was a ham in the state legislature that got the bill entered
and passed. He wrote the "free" clause into his bill, and except for an
administrative fee added later, it has stuck. Montana was one of the
first f
I suggest doing a right click on the exe, troubleshoot compatibility,
try recommended settings, start the program.
73, W7IN
On 7/13/2011 7:49 AM, Bill Acito W1PA wrote:
I really like the simplicity of this program... it does what I want.
I am relatively new to both Win 7 and 64-bit; is there
Whats the trick to get SatPC32 to display multiple satellites via the
"M" button?
Larry W7IN
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displaying multi-sats. Amazing how well it works to read the
instructions. <|:^) 73, Larry W7IN
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Bob W7LRD,
I disagree that Doppler shift will be zero when your window to work
northern EU is optimum.
In SatPC32, I just did a Tracking->Preview and determined that when the
AO-07 footprint includes both the northwest USA and northern Europe, the
down link Doppler is +2.8 and up link Doppler
Louis,
I have worked out the VI/VIM macro to edit an ADI file to include the
PROP_MODE field for satellite contacts. Contact me if you need it.
Larry W7IN DN27
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I occasionally work AO-51 using my mobile FT-857D and a VHF/UHF mobile
whip. I use the instruction manual procedure to set up the FT-857D for
Doppler.
~Larry W7IN
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Thanks to Robert NH7WN for the new grid and new state on AO-51.
73, Larry W7IN
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I'm having trouble [re]installing satpc32. For reason I don't know,
satpc32 began could not open configuration files it needed upon
startup. Thus would not start.
So I uninstalled satpc32 and am trying to reinstall it. Setup gets part
way through the install and then issues error message #19
I hope someone can shed light. I'm using SatPC32, but that does not
affect this problem.
Awhile back I was forced to recycle both of my older computers that had
one built in 9-pin serial port. Then, I connected the built-in port to
the GS-232B rotor interface. I also purchased some HL USB-RS
In my satellites drop down in SatPC32, I have a file called moon.txt. I
can not recall now where I found it. I think it was from a comment here
on this BB. I tested it once and went outside to see where the moon was
at that time; and that tracking seemed to be correct. If I find the
origina
moon.text file:
MOON
1 0U 0A 10019.90529622 . 0-0 0-0 0 0004
2 0 25.1631 348.5977 0637000 142.8591 221.8486 00.0366009966
Posters of this information include Colin Hurst, Louis House KD5GM, Dale
Hershberger, and mlengrus...@aol.com (who possibly is the so
I just tested the keps below from moon.txt. SatPC accepts them ok, but
unfortunately here in Plains, Montana right now we have 100% overcast so
I can not sight the moon.
Larry W7IN
On 4/11/2010 2:30 PM, Larry Gerhardstein wrote:
> moon.text file:
>
> MOON
> 1 0U 0A 10
> Uaesu Az/El rotor.
> They've not inexpensive, but then you always get what you pay for!
> 73, Jim KQ6EA
>
> On Apr 10, 2010, *Larry Gerhardstein* wrote:
>
> I hope someone can shed light. I'm using SatPC32, but that does not
> affect this problem.
&
I have a Windows 7 Inspiron desktop. I just installed the SatPC32 for
GS-232. When I start SatPC32, it does not automatically also start SDX
as on my other computer. I can start SDX manually and can use the
"manual input" thing on SDX to speak with the GS232, reading current
position etc. B
rverSDX?
>
> If not, try whether it works better when you start SatPC32 with the
> option
> "Run as Administrator" (Right click on the file name and choose that
> option).
>
> 73s, Erich, DK1TB
>
>
>
> - Original Message - From: "Larry Gerhards
I applied the suggested fix to get the Speech SDX. That worked, but on
the computer in question, I do not have sound coming from my speakers.
I'm working with the vendor on that.
But there are more troubles with my set setup and I will detail those in
separate postings.
Larry W7IN
--
H
.
Larry W7IN
On 4/15/2010 6:41 PM, Larry Gerhardstein wrote:
> Jim, et. al., Thanks for the advice. However, after installing the
> USA-49WG and driver install for Windows 7 with help from Tripp Lite
> technical support, my system still does the same thing. I plug the
> serial cables t
All, I feel like I'm no closer to a working sat station than I was one
month ago. I have two computers to run SatPC32 on. Both are DELL
Windows 7 Home Premium, one a desktop, the other a laptop. I have a
Keyspan 4-port USB to RS232 box with optical isolators from CommFront
connected to G-55
Thanks to all who have answered both on and off the list. I have had my
sat station working on a prior computer, an XP laptop, not with the
KeySpan but with one serial adapter cable plus the "real serial
interface" in that computer. I've not tried those on the Win7's. I no
longer have the XP
Win7 can run an executable in compatibility mode. I let it figure out
which one to use and it chose XP S/P 2. Even so, the computer crashed
anyway.
I am investigating driver options and other serial interfaces.
Larry W7IN
On 5/1/2010 8:11 AM, N9IJ wrote:
> Another possible option is to go b
gain.
Onward!
73, Larry W7IN -- DN27 -- Plains, Montana
On 5/1/2010 4:39 AM, Larry Gerhardstein wrote:
> Thanks to all who have answered both on and off the list. I have had my
> sat station working on a prior computer, an XP laptop, not with the
> KeySpan but with one serial adapter cable
k and then
ask them to take the KeySpan back.
I'll then get a 2 port PCI to serial interface for the Inspiron. I can
get one for about $20.
http://www.usconverters.com/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=69
73, Larry W7IN
On 5/1/2010 5:40 PM, Franklin Antonio wrote:
> At 06:58 PM 4/
I have Windows 7 Home Premium. I believe I would need to upgrade to
something different in order to run XP virtual. If the $20 PCI card
works, that is cheaper.
Larry
On 5/1/2010 6:50 PM, Glenn AA5PK wrote:
> Larry,
>
> If you still suspect it's an OS issue, downloading XP Mode for Windows 7 m
ith Home Premium 32- and 64-bit.
>
> Just a thought.
>
> - Original Message - From: "Larry Gerhardstein"
>
> To: "Glenn AA5PK"
> Cc: "AMSAT BB"
> Sent: Saturday, May 01, 2010 8:11 PM
> Subject: Re: [amsat-bb] Re: Hardware or so
Since I am the one being quoted below, I feel compelled to reply to the
pseudo-flames. I don't give a rip about KeySpan's or Tripp-Lite's
market strategy; only whether they are going to continue support of
their legacy product. If you all wish to have a discussion about
"market strategy", let
I used USB to Serial converters on a XP laptop successfully. But the XP
laptop died and I now have Windows 7 64-bit. I have had no luck with
USB to serial on this one. See the multitude of my posts to this list.
Larry W7IN
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Greetings,
I want to thank all of the good folks who helped me get my satellite
station on the air. This has been a process since about last fall. We
were gone during the winter and restarted the project when I returned
home. I'd like to recognize W4AS, K7WIN, PE0SAT, KB7ADL, K0VTY, N6NKF,
My PC's clock keeps getting off by enough to cause problems on near
overhead passes. I've seen it off by more than 30 seconds. It is using
Internet synchronization, which happens once a week. Is there a way to
force Windows 7 to automatically update clock more frequently than once
per week.
Some of the internet time syncing tools recommended are not compliant
with Win 7 64-bit O/S. I will not be chasing those further and hope to
edit the time sync service that already exists in Win 7.
Larry W7IN
On 5/8/2010 2:48 PM, Larry Gerhardstein wrote:
> My PC's clock keeps gettin
once every hour, a 3600 second delta. So far, my PC time
is no more than one second off compared to WWV time. I do not like
messing with the windows registry, but in this case, it was sound
advice. Tnx and 73,
Larry W7IN in DN27, Plains Montana
On 5/8/2010 5:13 PM, Larry Gerhardstein wrote
Greg,
During the process of getting a serial port interface that worked
properly with W7-64b, I experienced a myriad of system crashes. This is
possibly why my clock got off by about +30 seconds. I often check my
PC's clock against the WWV clock on my wall, especially when tracking
birds. I
I've done several checks against WWV and the PC's clock is now spot on.
Yes, I was having driver problems. I explained that. But I'm no longer
attempting to use those and have what I believe is a stable driver for
my PCI serial ports I just acquired. I'll continue checks against WWV,
but as
Sounds like your predicted time may be over Europe. Check that your
secondary location is same as primary.
Larry W7IN
On 5/14/2010 8:41 PM, Steve Bluemel wrote:
> Hello All,
>
> Recently my Satpc32 software has been predicting the birds about 20 minutes
> ahead of their actual AOS. I am using t
Jeff,
I have SatPC32, G-5500 Yaesu AZ/EL rotors working together on 64-bit
Windows 7--but not via a USB interface. I am using a PCI board--2 Port
serial card to drive both Yaesu rotots and Icom IC910H and a driver
compatible with Win7. The board cost $20 and the driver $0.00. Far far
less t
Any body know why LOTW will not accept HO-68 as a sat name?
Larry W7IN
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WB8ZOM Don, Congrats to you!! I'll always recall my first satellite
QSO. It was with KA4KYI 2+ years ago. I was using my HF/VHF/UHF mobile
station for those early contacts. It grows on you; I now have automated
xcvr and rotor steering on 2M and 70CM and am getting ready to erect
antennas f
I don't feel a bit sorry for those who gripe on this BB about there not
being enough HEO birds, too many FM birds (operators), not enough linear
transponders, or the like. Yesterday, I encountered a nice FO-29 pass
with maxEL about 60 degrees here at my QTH. I heard no one, yet I could
hear m
Sometimes when HO68 is not advertised by Alan to be ON, I can hear
myself on the down-link frequency. Why is that. Is the sat really ON,
or am I hearing intermod in my own equipment? BTW, this was during a
near overhead pass.
Tnx, Larry W7IN
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My SatPC32 stopped working. I get an error message "Warnung: No source
file was found for group Standard. Please select a source file for this
group after the 'OK'. IMPORTANT: In orcer to store the filename for
later starts open the menu 'Satelliten' and click on the 'OK' - button.
The SatP
; and click on the 'OK' - button.
55 + 73s, Erich, DK1TB
- Original Message - From: "Larry Gerhardstein"
To: "AMSAT BB"
Sent: Tuesday, June 22, 2010 12:09 AM
Subject: [amsat-bb] SatPC32 stopped working!
My SatPC32 stopped working. I get an error messag
y, I don't know why you don't see the Application Data folder. You
can
also navigate to the folder "Kepler" from the SatPC32 menu "File",
"Open".
If nothing helps uninstall SatPC32 and re-install it.
55+ 73s, Erich, DK1TB
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:34 PM, Erich Eichmann wrote:
> > Larry, I don't know why you don't see the Application Data folder.
You
> > can
> > also navigate to the folder "Kepler" from the SatPC32 menu "File",
> > "Open".
> >
> > If nothing helps
My G-5500 AZ rotor is up to its old tricks. It is reading out the wrong
angle clear across the entire range of motion. At physical north, it
reads about 40 degrees and everywhere else noisy between 100 and 400
degrees. I assume a bad pot. Can someone guide me to the instructions
for disasse
More on this. Last I send an item to Yaesu to fix, they kept it 3
months and did not fix the problem. I'd prefer to tackle it myself if
possible.
On 9/2/2010 1:55 PM, Larry Gerhardstein wrote:
My G-5500 AZ rotor is up to its old tricks. It is reading out the
wrong angle clear acros
Try right clicking on the SatPC Install EXE and then select run as
administrator. If that does not work, keep asking here. The Win7
questions have been asked and answered many times, so checking the
archives may also help. I now run Win7 but had many issues to solve.
Good luck.
Larry W7I
Mine is V12.8a. Try downloading that version. If still having problem,
come back here.
Larry W7IN
On 9/19/2010 7:16 PM, ryan woods wrote:
Ok still need help trying to install satpc32 ver12.6 on win7 home I cant even
run it as admin it keeps saying I need a 64bit version.
_
Is there a special or alternate keps for ISS? Today I listened to
NA1SS and when Col. Doug reported a QTH of North Dakota, my SatPC32 was
displaying them at about Indiana. Still was able to copy them over my
12 degree hill when SatPC32 was reporting them over the Atlantic coast
line. I had
Dave, Trouble is, I could still hear them when ISS had dropped behind
my hill and also when the footprint was way beyond my QTH. When I go
back out to my radio barn, I'll check my time sync. ~Larry
On 9/21/2010 5:10 AM, Dave Taylor wrote:
> I noticed that over the weekend. He reported being
about 15 seconds.
Larry W7IN
On 9/20/2010 5:44 PM, Larry Gerhardstein wrote:
Is there a special or alternate keps for ISS? Today I listened to
NA1SS and when Col. Doug reported a QTH of North Dakota, my SatPC32 was
displaying them at about Indiana. Still was able to copy them over my
12 d
Can anyone recommend coaxial phase switching relays that will work with
the M2 crossed beams?
73, Larry W7IN
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No one 'owns the frequency' and if in-place coordination can not resolve
the issue, the newest user should consider moving out of the required
bandpass. Was the first user ever coordinated? ~~Larry W7IN~~
On 10/24/2010 2:45 PM, Alan P. Biddle wrote:
Bob,
145.825 is the "established" space A
It would be great if keps were like nasa.all, et. al. Just click a
couple of times and BOOM IT'S THERE, latest update.
~W7IN Larry
On 11/30/2010 12:31 PM, Bob- W7LRD wrote:
>
> Satpc32 from AMSAT, has excellent after purchase support, AMSAT gets all the
> money (rocket science ain't) cheap, th
My 5500 az/el does the same thing.
Larry W7IN
On 1/2/2011 6:53 PM, Bob- W7LRD wrote:
>
> Happy New Year
>
> I just watched the ISS pass over Seattle. Always glad to help! I was
> watching my satellite array track the ISS and noticed how "jerky" it is every
> time it increments. I have a 5400
Joe, W7TYN, does birds and lives in Portland area. Don't know what he
runs. I have a IC910H and SatPC32 but do not live in Portland area,
rather in Montana. Sorry, but I am not available for birder scheds
right now.
73, Larry W7IN
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With no aggressive U.S. long range outer space plan in sight, with the
passing of autronaut Neil Armstrong, this is truly a sad day. Who will
be the next to walk in his boots? An American? Only providence knows.
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