[amsat-bb] PVC

Has anyone ever experimented with PVC pipe to use for a mast in place of steel ? I have used it for vertical antennas and stands up excellent to the winds and weather here in Toledo, Ohio . Mike N8GBU ___ Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org. Opin

[amsat-bb] Re: Ham Radios on Cruises

I really think your best bet is instead of looking to other people who have been on cruise ships. Try to contact a ham on a lake freighter. Contact them on H.F. I believe they have a net also. When my H.F. station was up and running I have had some contacts with ships. Mike N8GBU -

[amsat-bb] Re: PVC

To add to the thread I have a friend who has a semi repair shop. He has run PVC through out the shop for compressed air. He puts 150 psi through the PVC for air tools. I have played with PVC for a 2mtr mast. It worked pretty well. I want to use it in smaller sections for my satellite antennas which

[amsat-bb] PCSAT32 Question

I have been trying to get familiar with PCSAT32. I was a bit confused today. I tried switching from EST to UTC on my computer and I assumed everything would remain the same as far as satellite positions on the map etc. When I did change the time everything changed why is this? Where should I leave

[amsat-bb] Re: PCSAT32 Question

Thank you, everyone who answered my question. I plan to master PCSAT32 by spring, so I'll be ready when I put my antennas up. I'm a slow learner when it comes to this stuff ! Mike N8GBU -Original Message- From: amsat-bb-boun...@amsat.org [mailto:amsat-bb-boun...@amsat.org] On B

[amsat-bb] Re: Bird

I remember that song from the early sixty's. There was a show on that had a mad scientist clown type guy called Glue Arty. That was kind of his theme song when he appeared on the show. He was pulled off the air for trying to blow up an animal, "a rat I think" with a fire cracker. There maybe someon

[amsat-bb] ISS close call

I was following the space junk that was heading very close to the space station. The news said the junk was part of a Chinese communications satellite. Being a newbie here I was wonder if it was an old bird which was used for ham communications at one time? Mike N8GBU _

[amsat-bb] Re: Bird

memories. Wasn't he the "Ghoul"?Out of the Cleveland broadcast area, right? HAhahaaha.. That show as hilarious. And I thought it was "Froggy" he was blowing up? Mark N8MH On Wed, Apr 6, 2011 at 1:15 PM, Mike1234 wrote: > I remember that song from the early sixty'

[amsat-bb] Thank You

I would thank everyone who commented on my question about the diplexer. The discussion opened up some new thoughts where, had I not read about duplexers I may have been kicking myself in the rear. Hopefully if weather holds I will have everything going ! Thanks again to everyone and I hope to eyeba

[amsat-bb] Coax

I was wondering what would be the right coax for a 50 foot run for satellite work ? Actually maybe a little less ? Your help would be appreciated. Thank you in advance. Mike N8GBU ___ Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are t

[amsat-bb] Software

I was wondering if there is a new version and if it is going to be down at Dayton? I'm going to Dayton Saturday ! Mike N8GBU ___ Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author. Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to

[amsat-bb] Coax and Software correction

Sorry guys its been a busy day I thought I put in the left out information. The coax for satellite work I was talking about was for two meters and 440 to link up with the ham satellites. I have about a 50 foot run or less.The software I was referring to was SATPC 32 I have version 12.8 I thought I

[amsat-bb] My Comments on AO-51

I have been following the comments of AO-51 failing. I'm new to working the birds and have yet to start to do anything with the birds. Primarily from health problems, the weather and other personal things going on in my life. I keep my membership up with AMSAT and bought a bunch of stuff from the

[amsat-bb] ] Re: 70c Band safe from auction,

I would have loved to see something in writing. Talk is cheap and I never trust a politician. They can say one thing and do another. Mike N8GBU ___ Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author. Not an AMSAT-NA

[amsat-bb] Dayton

Just got back from Dayton had a very good time. The A.M.S.A.T demonstration outside was great ! They tried for the I.S.S. but the system was not working on board. Ten minutes later AO-27 came around and Mark N8MH made several contacts. Now I see why I need a voice recorder . Astronaut Wheelock was

[amsat-bb] Yaesu Rotator Cable

I have looked all over the place I was wondering if someone could tell me where I can get the six conductor rotator cable for the yaesu 5500 rotator. Mike N8GBU ___ Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author.