[amsat-bb] Re: Help wanted on CP antenna design

2013-07-17 Thread Zilvinas, LY2SS
On 2013.07.17 10:11, Simone wrote: Hi Phil, QFH is effectively circularly polarized, it is often used for GPS receivers, since when you point it skywards the main lobe points trough the zenith, while nulls are pointing to the horizon (where you do not have satellites normally). In my opinion

[amsat-bb] Re: LEO to HEO

2012-10-19 Thread Zilvinas, LY2SS
On 2012.10.19 08:19, Gus 8P6SM wrote: On 10/18/2012 06:16 PM, STeve Andre' wrote: It absolutely could be done -- with the right amount of money. I'm not sure that a kick motor would ultimately be cheaper than a flight designed to get something into HEO, nor as safe. I think the problem with

[amsat-bb] ‘Thor Hammer’ - Idea for Tossing Satellites

2012-09-19 Thread Zilvinas, LY2SS
http://mashable.com/2012/09/17/nasa-thor-hammer/ 73, Zilvis LY2SS ___ Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author. Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite program! Subscription settings:

[amsat-bb] Re: Satellite location prediction weeks away and JOTA

2012-09-19 Thread Zilvinas, LY2SS
On 2012.09.20 07:42, James Luhn wrote: Is there an easy way to predict when the various satellites and ISS will be passing overhead on October 20? It would be nice to know the times and locations for October 20 weeks ahead. F.E. gpredict, Sky at glance option p.s. software need a little

[amsat-bb] Re: 437 MHz - Curiosity - Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter Frequencies

2012-08-07 Thread Zilvinas, LY2SS
http://www.stuff.co.nz/timaru-herald/news/7426497/Mars-link-for-Timaru-man 73! ___ Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author. Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite program! Subscription