Tonight (1/12) while getting set up for an FO-29 pass I tuned down to the
Beacon Frequency 435.795 MHz. In spite of it being more than 5 minutes
before AOS, I heard a strong CW signal at around 435.790 MHz.
It was about 0214Z and there was a series of longish dashes and some
short pauses and fina
: B J
Subject: Re: [amsat-bb] Beacon?
To: "R.T.Liddy"
Cc: amsat-bb@amsat.org
Date: Saturday, January 12, 2013, 12:03 AM
On 1/12/13, R.T.Liddy wrote:
> Tonight (1/12) while getting set up for an FO-29 pass I tuned down to the
> Beacon Frequency 435.795 MHz. In spite of it bein
Looks like the hackers tried to get into the AMSAT-UK Site, also, from what it
says they are trying to sell for cheap.
73, Bob K8BL
(This is from a Google search on AMSAT-UK)
AMSAT-UK | A voluntary organisation that supports the design and ...
www.uk.amsat.org/Cached - Similar
You +1'd t
Today, I needed the AMSAT Web Site Pass Prediction for a Satellite
Grid Expedition. All I got in response to the Grid Calculation was:
*** Database Error - sql - InitDB line 14
Not very helpful.
TNX/73, Bob K8BL/5 EM44/EM54 Line
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Sent v
For the Satellites, it completely doesn't matter. At any given moment,
you only have 1 chance in 90 that you will have matching polarization.
So, if you plan to use the antenna for other than Satellites, set your
polarization
for that purpose (V for FM or H for SSB/CW).
My plan is to install 2
FOR SALE:
M2 Eggbeater EB-144/RK-2M 2 Meter Eggbeater w/reflector kit
M2 Eggbeater EB-432/RK-70CM 432 Eggbeater w/reflector kit
These will be sold as a pair at the Dayton Hamvention this week
in FleaMarket Space 1540 for less than half the catalog price!
They were never mounted outside in
That sure seems like a long time. And then, to have an error occur withthe
processing and no sticker and no credit card paperwork. Not very goodattention
to detail.
It sure makes using LoTW a much better way to go. It's a whole lot faster(often
a day or two for credit) and less human interventio
Jim
LoTW works just fine for SAT QSO's now. As long the ADIF filefor your
operations is filled-out correctly.
73/GL, Bob K8BL
--- On Mon, 6/10/13, Jim Walls wrote:
From: Jim Walls
Subject: [amsat-bb] Re: Timing on VUCC Upgrade Processing
To: amsat-bb@amsat.org
Date: Monday, June 10, 201
Here's a good Grid Square Locator. Enter the Grid you're interested in and
it will map it for you. You can see it as a Map or Satellite View and focus
down to a road where the exact boundary intersects, etc.
http://www.levinecentral.com/ham/grid_square.php
73/GL, Bob K8BL
_
John,
NICE GOING A long and difficult challenge and quest is finally
accomplished!! CONGRATS!
It was very nice to give needed credit to the many other Hams who
helped you during your endeavor. Excellent Ham Radio Spirit!
I support the idea of having an ARRL Award similar to the FFMA for
I just rcvd a big batch of UT1FG/MM QSL's for SAT & 6M QSO's today
from Yuri's QSL Manager!!
73/GL, Bob K8BL
AMSAT Mbr since 1979
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Greg, et al...
You think you have acorn problems? Check THIS out:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cZkAP-CQlhA
73, Bob K8BL
(AMSAT Mbr since 1979)
From: Greg D
To: Amsat BB
Sent: Sunday, September 1, 2013 5:51 PM
Subject: [amsat-bb] Winterizati
David,
Here is what I did in your same situation.
Make sure you have at least 3 feet of mast extending above the antenna
from the rotator. Attach at least a #10 STRANDED copper wire to the
tower/tripod just below the rotator and route it as straight and short as
possible to the thickest and l
You guys are WAY too serious!
It's Ham & Cheese!!! Get it
73, Bob K8BL :O)
From: Thomas Doyle
To: AMSAT
Sent: Tuesday, October 22, 2013 2:31 PM
Subject: [amsat-bb] Ham Radio on National TV
Almost fell out off the couch. I was watching TV and there was a national
commercial tha
Sorry I couldn't make it. Are there any on-line videos of some
of the presentations, maybe YouTube?
I'll be looking forward to DC next year - unless it's on a weekend
of a major HF Contest (CQWW or SS).
73, Bob K8BL
From: Rich/wa4bue
To: Nick Pugh K5QXJ
I've tried AO7-A a number of times, but there's never anyone there to work.
Back in the glory days of the RS Birds, Mode A was very active. I sure do
miss them. They worked very well!
73, Bob K8BL
From: Bob- W7LRD
To: Kevin Deane
Cc: amsat-bb@amsat.org
retty well
with a 10M GP and a Ringo Ranger.
IMHO.. 73, Bob K8BL (AMSAT since 1979)
From: "Vince Fiscus, KB7ADL"
To: amsat-bb@amsat.org
Sent: Wednesday, November 6, 2013 10:51 AM
Subject: [amsat-bb] Re: AO-7 Mode A
At 06:48 PM 11/5/20
It'll be a cold day in you-know-where when I ever use
a non-Ham-Radio means to check into a Ham Net!!
Bob K8BL
From: "wb5...@earthlink.net"
To: Clayton Coleman ; Ted
Cc: kk...@arrl.net; "amsat-bb@AMSAT.Org"
Sent: Wednesday, November 6, 2013 6:56 AM
Subject:
Nick,
You're so right about "use it or lose it". I've often called CQ through
entire passes and never made a QSO. After a few of those, I don't
get very excited about trying again.
73, Bob K8BL
From: "dnku...@myfairpoint.net"
To: amsat-bb@amsat.org
Sent: Thursday, November 7, 2013 7:11 AM
ven try to
> make a contact, what with everyone in my area trying to over-power each other
> to have control of what little transponder room there is. What a person
> wouldn’t give for an “A” mode bird or 2 again…. sure do miss those RS birds,
> they were so much fun…
>
>
&
I'm neutral on this topic, but I was curious if the M2 Manual mentioned
anything about maintenance. Here are the instructions:
http://www.m2inc.com/pdf_manuals/436CP30.pdf
There is no mention of maintenance. Of course, it would be a good idea
to check things out regularly. But, depending on wher
lements,
>> When I look my antennas over I'm checking for loose bolts and UV damage to
>> plastic parts and coax, out on the west coast it is the Sun and heat that
>> is the thing to worry about.
>>
>> 73 Kevin WA6FWF
>>
>>
>> On 12/10/2013 1
Ron,
If you have a Touch-Tone Mic on your XCVR, that makes
an excellent tone generator.
73/GL, Bob K8BL
From: Ronald G. Parsons
To: AMSAT-BB
Sent: Tuesday, January 7, 2014 7:59 PM
Subject: [amsat-bb] Finding yourself on the linear transponders
Perhaps i
Michael,
Thanks for labeling me and tons of other Hams as IDIOTS for participating
in an aspect of Amateur Radio that WE ENJOY! You have a LOT of apologizing
to do!!!
Here's a suggestion for you. Do what you like and let everyone do what they like
without being called viles names in front of th
Tony,
They would use the time differential between receipt
to measure the distance versus the location of the
satellites. The more satellites, then the more accurate
the triangulation.
73, Bob K8BL
From: Anthony Japha
To: amsat-bb
Sent: Sunday, March 16, 2
George,
Check this one out. It gives you a map of a selected Grid Square
or the Grid of a Callsign or the Grid of an Address. Really cool!!
http://www.levinecentral.com/ham/grid_square.php
GL/73, Bob K8BL
From: george hinkle
To: Amsat - BBs
Sent: Tuesd
Brent,
I believe you can only use it for Satellite reception
while wearing your aluminum foil helmet.
GL/73, Bob K8BL
From: Brenton Salmi
To: "amsat-bb@amsat.org BB"
Sent: Tuesday, April 1, 2014 4:29 PM
Subject: [amsat-bb] Tropical Island Radio
I foun
Paul.
Works great! Thanks!!
73, Bob K8BL
P.S. Good to see you at Dayton.
From: Paul Stoetzer
To: Greg D
Cc: Amsat BB
Sent: Tuesday, May 27, 2014 11:07 PM
Subject: Re: [amsat-bb] bounces
There's a down arrow next to the "TO" field on emails recei
Gus,
I have a modest Satellite Station at home and I've worked
many Countries and many Grids with it. It's very enjoyable.
But, I also have equipment and antennas that I take on Grid
Expeditions to hand out rare Grids to the folks that need them
and would otherwise probably not get them. I drive
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