[amsat-bb] Re: Wilse WX7P SK

2013-06-14 Thread Rafael Valdez G.
So sad to hear Wilse, who I contacted several times on the birds, passed away 73... Rafael VALDEZ XE2RV @ DL64 >> >> ___ Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author. Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur

[amsat-bb] Re: Fox-1 PayPal widget

2012-04-14 Thread Rafael Valdez G.
Vamos zorro = Go Fox !!! Rafael VALDEZ XE2RV On Apr 14, 2012, at 8:22 AM, "Andrew Glasbrenner" wrote: > I just noticed our PayPal widget is one modest donation from breaking $6000! > Thank you to all of you who have helped fund the Fox satellite, some of you > multiple times. Be sure to

[amsat-bb] Re: ANS-041 AMSAT News Service Special Bulletin

2012-02-11 Thread Rafael Valdez G.
Go FOX ES GO P3E!! PSE DONATE!!! Rafael VALDEZ XE2RV On Feb 11, 2012, at 12:50 AM, "i8cvs" wrote: > - Original Message - > From: "JoAnne Maenpaa" > To: > Sent: Saturday, February 11, 2012 12:12 AM > Subject: [amsat-bb] ANS-041 AMSAT News Service Special Bulletin > >> AMSAT NEWS S

[amsat-bb] Re: WD9EWK @ Sierra Vista (Arizona) hamfest on Saturday (7May)

2011-05-04 Thread Rafael Valdez G.
> I wasn't making this a vote on which place I drive to, but the > DM51/DM52 boundary is probably where I will go. I am also in favor of DM51/DM52 I need more grids for my second VUCC... hehe.. 73 XE2RV > ___ > Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org. Opinions

[amsat-bb] Re: XF2P EM11??

2011-04-29 Thread Rafael Valdez G.
The operation was cancelled, however be aware that XE1AY will be conducting satellite operations from rare grids nearby. 73 de XE2RV @ DM41mh -Original Message- From: John Papay Date: Sat, 30 Apr 2011 01:01:56 To: Subject: [amsat-bb] XF2P EM11?? The DX Cluster has a spot for XF2

[amsat-bb] Re: XE1AO @ DK88 on AO-27 today

2010-04-21 Thread Rafael Valdez G.
> Omar did not mention if he would use his normal call or > 4B1AO with the special prefix XE hams are allowed to use this > year. > He will be using 4B1AO Good luck everybody. Rafael / XE2RV / DM41mh __

[amsat-bb] Re: AO-51 Contact

2010-02-20 Thread Rafael Valdez G.
I used a very similar arrange this week and had perfect and clear contacts...you are right it is easy!! 73 XE2RV -Original Message- From: Ng Peter Date: Sat, 20 Feb 2010 03:51:52 To: Subject: [amsat-bb] AO-51 Contact I actually "worked" AO-51 this afternoon during the 17:24 PD

[amsat-bb] Re: News of Satellite Operations From Alcatraz Island NA-167

2010-02-06 Thread Rafael Valdez G.
For Grid chasers the locator of Alcatraz is DL48at 73 Rafael XE2RV -Original Message- From: JoAnne Maenpaa Date: Sun, 7 Feb 2010 05:32:49 To: Subject: [amsat-bb] News of Satellite Operations From Alcatraz Island NA-167 The February 5, 2010 MakeMoreMilesonVHF Newsletter reports on

[amsat-bb] EL12 - EL02

2009-11-23 Thread Rafael Valdez G.
Hi All, Today, Ben XE2WK will be travelling to EL12 (Tampico, Tamps). Depending on his travelling schedule he might show up on the ascending pass of Oscar-51 at 23:38z from either EL12 or EL02. 73 es gl de Rafael Valdez Jr. XE2RV @ DM41mh 10-10 52716 VUCC Sat #164 http://sat-xe.blog

[amsat-bb] Mexican Baloon...

2009-11-20 Thread Rafael Valdez G.
Hi all, we recently released a baloon with a cross repeater, camera and cross repeater. here is the interview of team leaders XE1BRX and XE1CQ in the local TV NEWS. http://bit.ly/Sarsem3 it is in spanish but might be interesting for some of you.. 73's Rafael Valdez Jr. XE2

[amsat-bb] Re: Grid Square Maps

2009-10-21 Thread Rafael Valdez G.
Try DX Atlas it is not printed but you can track all contacted and confirmed grids with different colors... also it counts both cases 73 Rafael Valdez Jr. XE2RV @ DM41mh 10-10 52716 VUCC Sat #164 http://sat-xe.blogspot.com EX-XE2PWF P Before printing, please thin

[amsat-bb] Re: Arrow Antennas

2009-08-17 Thread Rafael Valdez G.
Does Arrow antenna needs more endoresement than these two??? I personally like Elk for its less bulky design but Arrow is definetely a winner 73 Rafael Valdez Jr. XE2RV @ DM41mh 10-10 52716 VUCC Sat #164 http://sat-xe.blogspot.com EX-XE2PWF P Before printing, pleas

[amsat-bb] Re: satellite WAS #309

2009-08-11 Thread Rafael Valdez G.
Hi Pat. Congratulations for WAS Award, I know for sure how difficult it is to work all states with a portable set up and LEO satellites. And is great to know that you could get it, since you have helped so many of us to get our awards by traveling (even during the expensive gas times) or elme

[amsat-bb] Re: Grids on the Road

2009-08-10 Thread Rafael Valdez G.
John, Congratulations for your VUCC, is impressive to have this achevement with the less possible stations. I also agree that all the /P stations have done a great job letting us to get the rarest grids on satellite... Anyway, griDXpeditions is a great way to hit the road an have aditional fun

[amsat-bb] Congrats to KE5GDB

2009-07-17 Thread Rafael Valdez G.
I join Tim in congratulating Andy, he has been very active in satellites and is a good example of young blood in our hobby... I think he reminds a lot of ourselves when we were kids... 73's and Dx's Rafael Valdez Jr. XE2RV @ DM41mh 10-10 52716 VUCC Sat #164 http://sat-xe.blogspot.com

[amsat-bb] Re: Satellite Tracking Software for Mac OS X

2009-06-29 Thread Rafael Valdez G.
You can use predict But need to compile via mac ports or darwin ports... 73's XE2RV --Original Message-- From: Howard Kowall To: amsat-bb@amsat.org Sent: Jun 29, 2009 2:43 PM Subject: [amsat-bb] Satellite Tracking Software for Mac OS X Hello to all Well my daughter just bought a n

[amsat-bb] Re: Looking for AMSAT booth pictures during Dayton, esp Garriotts' visits

2009-05-19 Thread Rafael Valdez G.
a good facebook group will be useful. 73's de Rafael Valdez Jr. XE2RV @ DL55 10-10 52716 VUCC Sat #164 http://sat-xe.blogspot.com EX-XE2PWF P Before printing, please think about your responsibility and commitment with the ENVIRONMENT. Antes de Imprimir, piensa entu re