[amsat-bb] Cub Scout Space Camp Theme

W4BUE Mark Spencer, WA8SME Education and Technology Program Consultant ARRL, the national association for Amateur RadioTM 43 Pinelock Dr. Gales Ferry, CT 06335 860-381-5335 860-460-1139 (cell) mspen...@arrl.org ___ Sent via AMSAT-BB

[amsat-bb] Re: Antenna Question

will be adding to the conclusion of the piece some suggestions on where to include an external diplexer in the line to handle the single feed line issue that you mention in your post. Anyway, I hope this will stimulate some ideas. Mark Mark Spencer, WA8SME 860-381-5335 mspen...@arrl.org

[amsat-bb] FUNcube telemetry performance?

am observing.but all those roads are leading somewhere near Albuquerque and I have no reason to go there (nice place though hihi). Let me know off line if you would like the graphics of my rotation study. Mark Spencer, WA8SME mspen...@arrl.org

[amsat-bb] WRAPS Additional Information

don't have that address]. I haven't made a video of the rotator operation, didn't think of it, it is sort of like watching grass grow, and currently it is too darn cold to do it. 73, Mark Mark Spencer, WA8SME Education and Technology Program Consultant ARRL, the national association

[amsat-bb] Re: Newsky dongle

at the antenna, with that arrangement the SDR hears much better. 73, Mark Mark Spencer, WA8SME Education and Technology Program Director ARRL, the national association for Amateur RadioTM 43 Pinelock Dr. Gales Ferry, CT 06335 860-381-5335 860-460-1139 (cell) mspen...@arrl.org

[amsat-bb] FT-817 Sat-CAT Interface Boards and Kits

above and beyond these amounts (which are basically at cost) will go into space as part of Fox. Questions? Let me know mspen...@arrl.org. Thanks, Mark Mark Spencer, WA8SME Education and Technology Program Director ARRL, the national association for Amateur RadioTM 43 Pinelock Dr

[amsat-bb] MAREA a School Activity You Can Do

, but I will be some day. .I'm sure you will Suzie. Interested how you can help your school do this? Ask me, mspen...@arrl.org. Mark Spencer, WA8SME Education and Technology Program Director ARRL, the national association for Amateur RadioTM 43 Pinelock Dr. Gales Ferry, CT 06335 860

[amsat-bb] Re: AMSAT-BB Digest, Vol 7, Issue 312

Just out of curiosity what would a reasonable estimate of the launch costs be for a P3E class satellite ? Regards Mark Spencer VE7AFZ (long lapsed former AMSAT member (: ) Message: 5 Date: Sat, 22 Sep 2012 21:16:48 -0700 From: Patrick STODDARD (WD9EWK/VA7EWK) amsat...@wd9ewk.net To: amsat

[amsat-bb] Teachers Institute July 24 at W1AW

I can only spare that time for the satellite demonstrations. Thanks, Mark Mark Spencer, WA8SME Education and Technology Program Director ARRL, the national association for Amateur RadioTM 43 Pinelock Dr. Gales Ferry, CT 06335 860-381-5335 860-460-1139 (cell) mspen...@arrl.org

[amsat-bb] Latests and Last rev to APEEx

The last rev to the APEEx concept. Included a couple of slides on command details is all. Mark Mark Spencer, WA8SME Education and Technology Program Director ARRL, the national association for Amateur RadioTM 43 Pinelock Dr. Gales Ferry, CT 06335 860-381-5335 860-460-1139 (cell

[amsat-bb] K2D July 6 and 7

will be on this afternoon's FO29, AO27 and AO7 passes. 73, Mark Mark Spencer, WA8SME Education and Technology Program Director ARRL, the national association for Amateur RadioTM 43 Pinelock Dr. Gales Ferry, CT 06335 860-381-5335 860-460-1139 (cell) mspen...@arrl.org

[amsat-bb] W1AW on AO27 1 June

trips to the League in the future to accommodate those that can't work the birds on week days. I know for sure I will be doing a pre Teachers Institute test on AO27 on Sunday July 22nd. I will confirm that via this venue before the operation. 73, Mark Mark Spencer, WA8SME Education

[amsat-bb] W1AW 4-23-1900z

For those who I contacted from W1AW during the 1900Z pass today would like a card, send me a note via the e-mail below and I'll make sure you get one. Thanks, Mark Mark Spencer, WA8SME Education and Technology Program Director ARRL, the national association for Amateur RadioTM 43

[amsat-bb] W1AW 4-10

) and I'll make sure you get confirmation. Apologies to the west coast folks, timing didn't work out. I will try to get back to the station within the next two weeks for a pass that favors the west coast. I'll keep you posted. Mark Mark Spencer, WA8SME Education and Technology Program

[amsat-bb] W1AW on AO27 April 10

I will try and put W1AW on AO27 April 10 for the 1830Z pass. Fastest QSL is via my call address. Mark Mark Spencer, WA8SME Education and Technology Program Director ARRL, the national association for Amateur RadioTM 43 Pinelock Dr. Gales Ferry, CT 06335 860-381-5335 860-460-1139

[amsat-bb] W1AW/5

for the contact, just drop me an e-mail (adr below) and I'll fire one off to your when I get back to the home QTH. 73, Merry Christmas and Seasons Greetings. Mark Mark Spencer, WA8SME Education and Technology Program Director ARRL, the national association for Amateur RadioTM 43 Pinelock Dr

[amsat-bb] Satellite Demo MSU-TI Dec 20

for the teachers, and the TI demonstrations would not be possible without your support and patience. TNX and 73, Mark Mark Spencer, WA8SME Education and Technology Program Director ARRL, the national association for Amateur RadioTM 43 Pinelock Dr. Gales Ferry, CT 06335 860-381-5335 860

[amsat-bb] Re: The Need for Phonetics

The use of Kilowatt as a phonetic is a pet peeve of mine especially where there is a brief pause between kilo and watt.   When I hear kilo I assume the letter k is being represented, then when I hear watt I have to decide if the sender is also representing the letter w or not. It seems overly

[amsat-bb] Re: ITU Phonetics - Kilo

I have no problems figuring out most adhoc phonetic alphabets, but when people use two separate words to represent one letter I find it distracting and confusing.  I doubt I'm the only person who suffers from this. (In case any one is wondering, yes I was trained in the use of the icao

[amsat-bb] Re: Using Preamps In Shack

Yes I have done this. The feed line loss will essentially add to the noise figure of the pre amp, which is not desirable, but in my case with a 70 foot run of 9913F7 the arr gasfet preamplifier was still worth using on 70 cm. Sent from my iPad On 2011-03-13, at 9:36 PM, Paul Delaney - K6HR

[amsat-bb] Re: Fwd: 420 MHz in Jeopardy!

I wonder how that will work out with the Pave Paws (and other) radars along with other DOD useage in these bands, not to mention the cross border issues they are going to have with Canada. I can't see the USAF / USN etc being to keen on large scale comerical useage of the 420 to 450 mhz

[amsat-bb] Fw: Re: New Satellite Downlink?

In my oppinion, I don't see much difference between the military broadcasting on this satellite to hams and cross band HF contacts with military stations where the military transmits on their own frequencies knowing that hams are listening.  Granted in some places it may not be legal to

[amsat-bb] Thanks for the TI Support

at the home QTH next week. Mark Mark Spencer, WA8SME Education and Technology Program Coordinator ARRL, the national association for Amateur RadioT mspen...@arrl.org www.arrl.org/education-technology-program www.arrl.org/teachers-institute-on-wireless-technology 530-495-9150

[amsat-bb] TI-2 Space Operations

. If you have a specific request, let me know via e-mail and I'll listen for your call specifically. CU on the birds and I appreciate your patience during this TI. Mark Mark Spencer, WA8SME Education and Technology Program Coordinator ARRL, the national association for Amateur RadioT mspen

[amsat-bb] W1AW/4 TI SC Contacts

Thanks to all who helped me with the satellite demonstration during the ARRL Teachers Institute in SC (EM84) today on AO27 around 1815Z today. If you would like a card for the contact, send a card to my home address (WA8SME), no SASE required. Mark Mark Spencer, WA8SME Education

[amsat-bb] W1AW/4 Tuesday in EM84 Teachers Institute

W1AW/4. If you would like a QSL for the contact, use my home address WA8SME, no SASE required, and I'll take care of the return card. Thanks for supporting the ARRL teachers institutes. Mark Mark Spencer, WA8SME Education and Technology Program Coordinator ARRL, the national

[amsat-bb] W1AW/5 at NM TI

with WOW. If you need a QSL for the contact, just send a card to me at my call address and I'll take care of a return card from DM73, Roswell, NM. Thanks, Mark Mark Spencer, WA8SME Education and Technology Program Coordinator ARRL, the national association for Amateur RadioT mspen

[amsat-bb] W1AW/5 for DM73 Wednesday

. Thanks again for the support, things happen, and we'll try and recover tomorrow. Mark Mark Spencer, WA8SME Education and Technology Program Coordinator ARRL, the national association for Amateur RadioT mspen...@arrl.org www.arrl.org/education-technology-program www.arrl.org/teachers

[amsat-bb] Teachers Institute Roswell NM

Mark Spencer, WA8SME Education and Technology Program Coordinator ARRL, the national association for Amateur RadioT mspen...@arrl.org www.arrl.org/education-technology-program www.arrl.org/teachers-institute-on-wireless-technology 530-495-9150

[amsat-bb] Re: New Lindy's QRV

I can consistently copy the beacons on FO 29 and HO 68 down to the horizion using a larsen 2/70 mobile antenna with the larsen radial kit.   The feed line is approx 60 feet of Belden 9913F.    I typically connect the antenna to a comet duplexer to my mirage UHF amplifer which has a gasfet

[amsat-bb] Sat688 Rotor Controller Interface

late next week. 73, Mark Mark Spencer, WA8SME ARRL, the national association for Amateur RadioT Education and Technology Program Coordinator mspen...@arrl.org http://www.arrl.org/FandES/tbp/ 530-495-9150 ___ Sent via amsat...@amsat.org

[amsat-bb] Re: AO-51 reception report

My experience copying AO-51 using a ground plane antenna today was similar.   Regards Mark VE7AFZ. - Original Message From: w4upd upd...@bristor-assoc.com To: amsat-bb AMSAT-BB@amsat.org Sent: Sat, December 5, 2009 2:40:57 PM Subject: [amsat-bb] AO-51 reception report Since the

[amsat-bb] Re: 70cm preamp

I'm also happy with ARR.  I have not tried other typical amateur brands including MFJ. Regards Mark VE7AFZ - Original Message From: Mark Lunday mlun...@nc.rr.com To: Gary Joe Mayfield gary_mayfi...@hotmail.com; Michael Chen michael.bd...@gmail.com; amsat-bb amsat-bb@amsat.org Sent:

[amsat-bb] DN00-01 Grid-pedition Complete

and congestion to make contact. Simply confirm the contact via e-mail and your cards will be in the mail, no SASE or QSLs required on this end. 73, Mark Mark Spencer, WA8SME ARRL, the national association for Amateur RadioT Education and Technology Program Coordinator mspen...@arrl.org

[amsat-bb] DN00_01 Reminder Saturday

My adventure to DN00/01 is on track for October 17 (Saturday) and I will be on the AO27 2054Z pass. If you hear me, give me a call. No QSL or SASE necessary, just an e-mail reminder to check my logs to get your QSL. Mark Mark Spencer, WA8SME ARRL, the national association for Amateur

[amsat-bb] DN00/01 October 17

and DN01 so you can cross them off your grid maps. Look for me on the AO27 pass around 2054Z. Give me a call, and give my 5 watts and ARROW a break. No QSL or SASE required, just a quick e-mail note to check my log and QSLs will be in the mail to you. 73, Mark Mark Spencer, WA8SME ARRL

[amsat-bb] Re: more amsat.org broken links

Just my $.02 worth, as a former amsat member from the early 90#39;s who is slowly getting back into the sattelite game I didn#39;t have any issues finding the needed info. Finding info on the net has been one of the eaiser parts of the process. Regards Mark. VE7AFZ Andrew Rich (Home)

[amsat-bb] DM19 Activated Aug 17

a granite challenge to me east (a mountain) that limits the pass opportunities to reach the east coast, but I know I can because I have confirmed contacts with the rest of New England. Hope the DM19 grid will increase your totals. 73, Mark Mark Spencer, WA8SME ARRL-The national association

[amsat-bb] Re: Fwd: Launch your own satellite for only eight grand

The PDF on their web site also mentions at 420 to 480 mhz radio option with a 500 mw output which might be somewhat more usefull (although the voltage requirements of this radio seem different than the sattelite can provide ?)

[amsat-bb] W1AW Jul 28 AO-27

care of it. No SASEs required. 73, Mark Mark Spencer, WA8SME ARRL-The national association for Amateur Radio Education and Technology Program Coordinator mspen...@arrl.org http://www.arrl.org/FandES/tbp/ 530-495-9150 ___ Sent via amsat

[amsat-bb] G5500 Rotor Drift Issue

a heck of a lot easier. Thanks for the suggests. Mark Spencer, WA8SME ARRL-The national association for Amateur Radio Education and Technology Program Coordinator mspen...@arrl.org http://www.arrl.org/FandES/tbp/ 530-495-9150 ___ Sent via amsat

[amsat-bb] W1AW/8

will return the favor (no SASE required). 73 and CU again from HQ (Newington) July 28th on AO27 and the afternoon pass (EST), there I will of course use W1AW. Mark Mark Spencer, WA8SME ARRL-The national association for Amateur Radio Education and Technology Program Coordinator mspen

[amsat-bb] Re: Way-OT: Re: Full Duplex HT's

I seem to have learnt something new today.  I didn't think that front pannel programmable radios that were frequency agile could get an FCC approval (for Part 90 or other non ham use) these days.   I also looked up the FCC ID on the FCC web site and found a copy of the manual that seems to

[amsat-bb] Re: Way-OT: Re: Full Duplex HT's

gotten a Canadian certification as I have a liscence for a comercial VHF frequency in Canada (: Regards Mark Spencer VE7AFZ - Original Message From: Ben Jackson b...@innismir.net To: Mark Spencer mspencer12...@yahoo.ca Cc: Kauto Huopio OH2LFM oh2...@sral.fi; amsat-bb@amsat.org Sent