[amsat-bb] Rotator Control units

Hi All, What's everyone using for computer to rotator interfaces these days ? I have the old KR400/500 rotator units to control that I was using ARSWIN for but since I upgraded to 64 bit XP that no longer works and there doesn't appear to be a software upgrade :( So... I either have to build

[amsat-bb] Re: gps question

On 26/03/2010 4:07 AM, Bob- W7LRD wrote: Hello Is there a GPS device that has the capability of 1. giving directions 2. showing lat/long or even grid squares Hi Bob, An iphone will do all that with the addition of the iBCNU APRS app which will display lat long and grid. cheers

[amsat-bb] Re: Elk antenna as carry on luggage?

On 21/02/2010 7:00 AM, Mark L. Hammond wrote: Anybody know for sure if an Elk antenna is an acceptable carry on luggage item? Disassembled, and rolled up in a bag, for example. Or am I going to have to check it in? Hi Mark, Stick it in your suitcase and it will be fine, Last time I

[amsat-bb] [Fwd: SOSS - Save our Space-comms Systems]

Saw this on moonNet - thought it should also be seen here. regards Tim Original Message Subject:[Moon-net] SOSS - Save our Space-comms Systems Date: Mon, 11 Jan 2010 11:58:32 +1100 From: Robert Brand (EOA) robert.br...@echoesofapollo.com To:

[amsat-bb] Re: Azimuth question

FYI... The compass in the iphone will show you the difference between true and magnetic north for your current location. regards Tim -- VK2XTT :: QF56if :: BMARC :: WIA :: AMSAT-VK :: AMSAT ___ Sent via amsat...@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are

[amsat-bb] Re: HO-68 Schedule Jan 10-17

Hi Alan, I have some questions regarding HO-68.. Would it be possible to reschedule HO-68 for Australia and New Zealand at more appropriate times around the 22:00UTC passes ? Its currently not operating , in our corner of the world, around the 22:00UTC timeframe, that is morning for us, and

[amsat-bb] Re: SO-67 Dropouts

Hi Alan, Dont forget that SO-67 is narrow FM, if your rig cant do NFM you will need to wind the mike gain down to avoid over deviating. I found that if your over deviating you will experience drop-outs. regards Tim -- VK2XTT :: QF56if :: BMARC :: WIA :: AMSAT-VK :: AMSAT

[amsat-bb] Re: OT: Displays Lamps for TS-790E

Vincenzo Mone wrote: Hi Folks, sorry for the OT message. I am looking for the displays Blubs lamps and the sitting rubbers For my Kenwood TS-790E RTX. Anybody can point me where to find them? Thanks in advance. Hi Vincenzo, Can I make a suggestion ? Instead of looking for replacement

[amsat-bb] [Fwd: Reminder 23cm .. Net check in fun event]

FYI... This just appeared on the MoonNet list and I thought that if any of you have decent setups on 1296 you might like to try and hear something coming back off Oscar 1 :) I'm certainly going to try! regards Tim Original Message Gentlemen In order to supplement the EoA

[amsat-bb] Re: [Fwd: Reminder 23cm .. Net check in fun event]

Nigel Gunn G8IFF/W8IFF wrote: I thought the moon was Oscar Zero! Tim Tuck wrote: FYI... This just appeared on the MoonNet list and I thought that if any of you have decent setups on 1296 you might like to try and hear something coming back off Oscar 1 :) Doh! - of course its Oscar 0

[amsat-bb] Re: true duplex radios

Would it be possible to add what modes these radios are capable of and NOTE to AMSAT webmaster... If this list is not already on the AMSAT website, it should be :) regards Tim -- VK2XTT :: QF56if :: BMARC :: WIA :: AMSAT-VK :: AMSAT