Re: [amsat-bb] N8RO/P Operations From DL99 & DL98 -------Corrections------

2014-06-04 Thread damon runion
If you are looking to get the GOT GRIDS award remember it it only on ssb/cw no FM contacts will count WA4HFN em55 Damon www.starcommgroup.org On Tue, Jun 3, 2014 at 7:15 PM, Ronald Oldham wrote: > Many thanks to Jeff, NX9B for pointing out some problems in my schedule. > I'm not sure if it wa

[amsat-bb] Re: W5PFG/P DM84-85, DM94-95

2014-05-07 Thread damon runion
Clayton when do you plan to operate portable from the DL grid? Several people need that grid to complete the GOT GRIDS award. Please post on the BB when you plan a trip there . Im sure you would be in hi demand ,Ive heard from several that missed you on the last trip Thanks es C U at Dayton WA4HF

[amsat-bb] Re: W1AW/4 VA Announcements II 2014

2014-04-02 Thread damon runion
Rich That's a good thing you are doing Thanks WA4HFN em55 Damon www.starcommgroup.org On Wed, Apr 2, 2014 at 9:21 AM, Rich/wa4bue wrote: > When the W1AW/4 VA operates the birds on April 8, 10. and 11, K4AMG will > offer a special certificate four young ham radio operators 19 and under. > > This

[amsat-bb] Re: ROCKET MAN

2014-03-18 Thread damon runion
I guess that this Amsat BB is no longer used for ham satellite info, correct? Why are you guys not emailing direct to each other with your junk, I don't care to read, look at ,or wearing out my delete button , If you aren't into working the birds then stop posting your junk here. If Amsat wont corr

[amsat-bb] Re: W5PFG/P West Texas Grids

2014-03-13 Thread damon runion
Clayton Good job on putting DL grid on the air, But I wish you would have posted it before you went not after. Maybe you can do it again sometime for all those that needed DL for the award 73 Damon On Tue, Mar 11, 2014 at 11:15 AM, Clayton Coleman wrote: > I have been operating from some grids

[amsat-bb] Re: W1AW/7 satellite activity from Arizona has started!

2014-03-12 Thread damon runion
Patrick Its good to see that there is someone on this BB that still works the birds. I have worn the paint off my delete button with the 400 cub sats and all the worthless junk that has been taking the place of real satellite operator activity. Damon On Wed, Mar 12, 2014 at 12:50 AM, Patrick STO

[amsat-bb] Re: Two hundred 437 MHz satallites launch March 16 + WebSDR

2014-03-04 Thread damon runion
70 CM is not just for the ham bands, it is a shared band check the rules wa4hfn Damon On Tue, Mar 4, 2014 at 2:30 PM, Howie DeFelice wrote: > Is CDMA an authorized emission type for the Amateur service? What is the > chipping rate/bandwidth of these? Don't the PRN sequences need to be made > pub

[amsat-bb] Re: D STAR

2013-11-11 Thread damon runion
Well back in the days of AM and when SSB came out it was the same thinking then BUT what has happened to AM . Same thing with DSTAR it is growing and will grow . Thats what makes ham radio so much fun, there is something for everyone 73,s Damon On 11/11/13, George Henry wrote: > Actually, after m

[amsat-bb] D STAR net tonight

2013-10-17 Thread damon runion
D STAR AMSAT users net tonight 01:00 utc on REF58A. DX stations welcomed Please join in and share any news you may have or questions. Thanks WA4HFN em55 Damon ___ Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author. Not an AMSAT-NA

[amsat-bb] Re: Lightning protection

2013-10-16 Thread damon runion
What ever you decide DO NOT put your antenna grounding anywhere near your main house electrical ground Damon On 10/16/13, R.T.Liddy wrote: > 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. Attac

[amsat-bb] D STAR net tonight REF58A

2013-10-03 Thread damon runion
D Star Amsat users net tonight at Please note a REF change 01;00 UTC on- --- REF 58 A -- Hope to see you there with news about grid trips new operators and things you may want to sell or buy Satellite news ? https://sites.google.com/site/memphisdstar/d-satellite-amsat-net Damon WA4HFN

[amsat-bb] Congrats to WD4GXI for 5 in EM 55 award #47

2013-09-08 Thread damon runion
for more info on this award look me up wa4hfnon qrz.com ___ 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: http://amsat.org/ma

[amsat-bb] D STAR AMsat users net

2013-09-05 Thread damon runion
D Star Amsat users net tonight at 01;00 UTC on REF 60 B Hope to see you there with news about grid trips new operators and things you may want to sell or buy Satellite news ? https://sites.google.com/site/memphisdstar/d-satellite-amsat-net Damon WA4HFN em55 Memphis, TN

[amsat-bb] D STAR AMSAT users net

2013-08-29 Thread damon runion
D STAR AMSAT users net tonight at 0100 utc on REF 60B DX stations welcome, Bring any news you would like to share and questions that someone might have an answere for. https://sites.google.com/site/memphisdstar/d-satellite-amsat-net Thanks Damon WA4HFN em55ab _

[amsat-bb] D STAR AMSAT users net

2013-08-15 Thread damon runion
D Star Amsat users net tonight at 01;00 UTC on REF 60 B Hope to see you there with news about grid trips new operators and things you may want to sell or buy Satellite news ? https://sites.google.com/site/memphisdstar/d-satellite-amsat-net Damon WA4HFN em55 Memphis, TN

[amsat-bb] HF Amsat net

2013-08-09 Thread damon runion
Is there still a net on 20 meters for AMSAT and what would the time , day and freq.? The DSTAR AMSAT net is coming along pretty good,thanks to all I would like to have someone to be a backup net control .If intrested please email me wa4...@comcast.net Also don,t forget about the 5 in em55 award,

[amsat-bb] D STAR Amsat users net

2013-08-08 Thread damon runion
If all works tonight and our local repeater will stay connected, I will call the net at 0100 utc on REF60B. I have a helper tonight that will not only be on RF, but will be on line with a DV Dongle, to help monitor. Frank K4FEG will run the DRATSAMSAT side. Thank you WA4HFN em55 Damon __

[amsat-bb] D Star net

2013-08-01 Thread damon runion
D Star Amsat users net tonight at 01;00 UTC on REF 60 B Hope to see you there with news about grid trips new operators and things you may want to sell or buy Damon WA4HFN em55 Memphis, TN ___ Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of t

[amsat-bb] D STAR Amsat users net

2013-07-25 Thread damon runion
Hello all D Star Amsat net (informal gathering) Thursday evening at 0100 utc. REF60B check the link https://sites.google.com/site/memphisdstar/d-satellite-amsat-net You can also use drats chat room download from the link click on chat then click on join channel then type in dratsamsat then

[amsat-bb] D STAR AMSAT informal tonight

2013-07-25 Thread damon runion
Hello all D Star Amsat net (informal gathering) Thursday evening at 0100 utc. REF60B check the link https://sites.google.com/site/memphisdstar/d-satellite-amsat-net You can also use drats chat room download from the link click on chat then click on join channel then type in dratsamsat then

[amsat-bb] D STAR Amsat net

2013-07-24 Thread damon runion
Hello all D Star net Thursday evening at 0100 utc. REF60B check the link https://sites.google.com/site/memphisdstar/d-satellite-amsat-net You can also use drats chat room download from the link click on chat then click on join channel then type in dratsamsat then look at the near bottom left w

[amsat-bb] D STAR AMSAT users net tonight

2013-07-18 Thread damon runion
https://sites.google.com/site/memphisdstar/d-satellite-amsat-net If you do not have a d star radio or dv dongle ,you can still checkin using drats , The down load is on the above link .Tonights net will be informal and open to all satellite and grid chasers. Thanks Damon WA4HFN 5in em55 ___

[amsat-bb] D Star Amsat users net

2013-07-14 Thread damon runion
me. I will be on each Thursday evening at 8:pm local time in an informal mode and on 1 August the net will be formal. Thanks WA4HFN EM55ab Damon Runion ___ Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author. Not an AMSAT-NA member?

[amsat-bb] 5 in em55 update

2013-07-14 Thread damon runion
*In an effort to help increase interest in satellites, we have created a new award for working five (5) different hams in the EM55 grid or collect 5 5 in EM55 certificate holder numbers or a combination of numbers and em55 operators totaling 5* Thanks Damon WA4HFN EM55 ___