[amsat-bb] Re: New Ham antenna to be installed on the ISS Columbus module

2009-11-26 Thread Dave Taylor
We plan to use the V/U antenna with the Ericsson HTs (VHF and UHF) that were the original ham equipment aboard ISS. However, power hookups in Columbus differ from other parts of ISS and the Ericssons won't be operational until we can design, build, and fly a new power distribution box. Wo

[amsat-bb] Re: New Ham antenna to be installed on the ISS Columbus module

2009-11-25 Thread g0mrf
Hi all. The plans for the antennas on Columbus have clearly been a great success. Lou and AMSAT-NA have done a wonderful job with the VHF/UHF and ARISS in general have manged to get permission / fund raise and purchase / fit patches for L and S band. - Great job everyone. A couple of weeks ago

[amsat-bb] Re: New Ham antenna to be installed on the ISS Columbus module tomorrow

2009-11-23 Thread Mani VU2WMY
Congratulations to the entire team! It's a great pleasure to look at the recognition, honor and privilege " HAM RADIO" enjoying at the highest level. Sure, this is most expensive activity ever done for our wonderful hobby. 73 de Mani, VU2WMY Secretary & Station-In-Charge Upagrah Amateur Radi

[amsat-bb] Re: New Ham antenna to be installed on the ISS Columbus module tomorrow

2009-11-20 Thread Tim - N3TL
Lou, Thank you for posting this. I'll definitely be watching. Congratulations to everyone involved. Here's hoping the EVA exceeds expectations - as they often have. 73, Tim - N3TL From: Louis McFadin To: amsat-bb@amsat.org Sent: Fri, November 20, 2009 8:42