[amsat-bb] Re: 1.2 ghz antenna?

2009-09-01 Thread Norman W Osborne
Thanks to all who left their comments and suggestions for mode "L". 73, Norman On Mon, Aug 31, 2009 at 5:19 PM, Norman W Osborne wrote: > Hello to all, > After reading some of the postings on the bbs discussing AO-51 1.2 ghz > mode, I am wondering what > antennas are bein

[amsat-bb] 1.2 ghz antenna?

2009-08-31 Thread Norman W Osborne
Hello to all, After reading some of the postings on the bbs discussing AO-51 1.2 ghz mode, I am wondering what antennas are being used, commercial and homebrew. 73, Norman ___ Sent via amsat...@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author. Not a

[amsat-bb] FT-736r com port settings.

2009-08-09 Thread Norman W Osborne
Hello everyone, Could some one tell me the com port settings for cat control of the FT-736r. Can't seem to find the settings for the computer, I believe it is 4800 baud but not sure about the rest of the settings.. Norman. ___ Sent via amsat...@amsat.or

[amsat-bb] USB-to-Serial adapter

2009-07-31 Thread Norman W Osborne VE3CJE
Hello everyone, I am building an interface for a 736r doppler control and I will be needing a USB-to-Serial adapter. Looking on ebay I see many choices and prices. Have any of you bought any of these adapters?? Any suggestions appreciated. 73, Norman. ___

[amsat-bb] Re: IF you had a choice...

2009-07-18 Thread Norman W Osborne
Thanks to all for the great comments... 73, Norman. On Thu, Jul 16, 2009 at 11:58 AM, Norman W Osborne wrote: > Greetings to all. > I am looking for owners and potential owners of the > Icom 910H or Kenwood TS-2000. > > Opinions and thoughts of each radio appreciated.

[amsat-bb] IF you had a choice...

2009-07-16 Thread Norman W Osborne
Greetings to all. I am looking for owners and potential owners of the Icom 910H or Kenwood TS-2000. Opinions and thoughts of each radio appreciated. 73 Norman. ___ Sent via amsat...@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author. Not an AMSAT-NA

[amsat-bb] Cushcraft A148-20

2009-06-13 Thread Norman W Osborne
Hi, In need of information for construction of phasing harness for this antenna. Any infomation much appreciated. 73, Norman. ___ Sent via amsat...@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author. Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the ama

[amsat-bb] M2 Xyagi sat 2 meter antenna

2009-05-27 Thread Norman W Osborne
Hi Everyone, Anyone out there using m2 Xyagi sat antenna with switching? Would like to hear your comments. I have settled on the gulf alpha for 70cm but I am looking for more gain for 2 meters. 73, Norman. ___ Sent via amsat...@amsat.org. Opinions expre

[amsat-bb] Gulf Alpha antenna

2009-05-25 Thread Norman W Osborne
Is there anyone using Gulf Alpha antenna's? I am looking for feedback as I am considering buying the 70cm X yagi. 73, Norman. ___ Sent via amsat...@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author. Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the am

[amsat-bb] Optimal Distance

2009-05-25 Thread Norman W Osborne
Hello everyone, I am looking for suggestions for optimal distance between X yagi's on a boom, so that there will be none or very little interaction with their respective radiation fields. Also I will be adding a 24" dish between the two yagi's on the same boom with the 70cm and 2 meter X yagi. T

[amsat-bb] Hygain antenna MFJ

2009-05-12 Thread Norman W Osborne
Hello again, Has anyone besides Allan, purchased these antennas recently, would be interested in your opinion, not that I don't doubt Allan's opinion. You can reply off list if you wish. 73, Norman. ___ Sent via amsat...@amsat.org. Opinions expressed ar

[amsat-bb] Alternate to the Hygain Sat combination?

2009-05-12 Thread Norman W Osborne
Hi Everyone I have heard plenty of negative posts to the Hygain. What are the alternate choices? I am still looking for circular polarization.. and able to switch. 73, Norman. ___ Sent via amsat...@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author.

[amsat-bb] Hygain Sat antenna RC/LC switching

2009-05-10 Thread Norman W Osborne
I have a question about wiring these antenna's for RC/LC switching. Would there be a problem feeding the power to the relays along the boom (7 foot fiberglass) instead of coming off the end of the antenna's ? Also I am going to be using the myer's barbucue dish for 2.4gh antenna, would like to mou

[amsat-bb] Hygain Sat Antenna's and SSB UEK3000 Sat.

2009-05-09 Thread Norman W Osborne
Hello to All, Looking for suggestions for feed lines to my preamps, could I use RG213-U ? I am thinking this should be ok as both lines will be only about 10ft in length. >From the preamps, I am using hard line. I also have a UEK3000 receive converter for 2.4 , for feedline, could I get away wit