[amsat-bb] Re: Antenna Opinions?

2010-09-22 Thread Steve Niles
I use a Directive Systems 25 element loop yagi and it works great for AO-51 L band. http://www.directivesystems.com I'm feeding it with 10 watts via 35 feet of LMR400. Directive Systems antennas are very well built and less expensive than some other popular brands. Steve N5EN --- ko6th_g...

[amsat-bb] Re: satellite radio for sale

2010-09-10 Thread Steve Niles
Interesting radio... Receives on 2m and 70cm but transmits on 2m only. Steve N5EN --- wa4...@comcast.net wrote: From: wa4...@comcast.net To: AMSAT Subject: [amsat-bb] satellite radio for sale Date: Fri, 10 Sep 2010 19:01:39 + (UTC) Memphis ham KA2BSM  has a DRAKE TR 270  FM satellite ra

[amsat-bb] Re: Attempted Falcon 9 Launch Halted

2010-06-04 Thread Steve Niles
Retry in 5 minutes: http://www.spacex.com/webcast.php Steve N5EN --- top_gun_can...@yahoo.com wrote: From: B J To: amsat-bb@AMSAT.Org Subject: [amsat-bb] Attempted Falcon 9 Launch Halted Date: Fri, 4 Jun 2010 10:53:25 -0700 (PDT) The engines shut down right after ignition shortly before T-0.