[amsat-bb] RIP AO-51

2011-11-29 Thread Reid Crowe
Thank you AO-51 for your service. May your cells one day short so that you may come back to life. Until then, RIP. Also, thank you to the AO-51 team for all your extraordinary work from start to end. AO-51 is the bird that got me into satellites. -Reid N0RC

[amsat-bb] OX/N0RC QSL Cards

2010-12-20 Thread Reid Crowe
I'm finally getting around to getting all the QSL requests from OX/N0RC sent out. Sorry for the delay. 73, Reid N0RC ___ Sent via amsat...@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author. Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur

[amsat-bb] Re: Anyone from Europe received QSL from OX/N0RC pedition?

2010-12-11 Thread Reid Crowe
Sorry Mika, things have been really hectic for me with moving and school since I got back. I fully intend to get this issue resolved after I am done with finals on Friday. Again, sorry for the delay. Reid, N0RC On 12/11/2010 3:33 PM, Mika Siira wrote: Hi folks, Just interested to know if

[amsat-bb] TM-D710 Satellite programming

2010-08-17 Thread Reid Crowe
I am trying to program some satellite frequencies into my TM-D710. Has anyone had any luck with programming a cross band split into the memory? I was able to do this with my VX-7R and assumed that all radios would support this. If not possible, how do the D710 users in the group operate

[amsat-bb] Pass prediction algorithm

2010-06-28 Thread Reid Crowe
I'm trying to write my own pass prediction program for tracking FM satellites. This program will this notify the users of upcoming passes via APRS messaging. I would like to find an algorithm that will predict AOS/LOS time and azimuth and the maximum elevation. I'm also hoping this

[amsat-bb] QSL Label Software

2010-06-13 Thread Reid Crowe
I'm tying to setup BV7 QSL for satellite contacts. Is there a way to import the satellite name and the RX band or does someone have another program that they recommend? 73 Reid N0RC ___ Sent via amsat...@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of

[amsat-bb] Re: IKAROS Solar Sail Successfully Deployed

2010-06-11 Thread Reid Crowe
Is there anyway to track this? On 6/11/2010 9:38 AM, B J wrote: http://www.jaxa.jp/press/2010/06/20100611_ikaros_e.html 73s Bernhard VA6BMJ @ DO33FL ___ Sent via amsat...@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author. Not an AMSAT-NA

[amsat-bb] FQ56pm, Thule Greenland on the air today.

2010-05-24 Thread Reid Crowe
All, I am planning on leaving Thule Greenland on either Wednesday or Thursday of this week. I do not know how many more opportunities I will have to be on the air before I leave Greenland. We are not flying today so I will try to make the most of my down time and get on the air. I will try

[amsat-bb] S and L band suggestions

2010-05-24 Thread Reid Crowe
I am thinking I want to get into S and L band operations. Does anyone have any suggestions on getting started? What equipment is everyone using? 73 Reid, OX/N0RC ___ Sent via amsat...@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author. Not an

[amsat-bb] Sked with someone at Dayton

2010-05-15 Thread Reid Crowe
I will be on HO-68 tonight at 0040 UTC and 0231 UTC from GP47, Kangerlussuaq Greenland. Is there anyone at Dayton that will be able to make one of those passes? I'd really like to work someone who is there right now. 73, Reid OX/N0RC ___ Sent via

[amsat-bb] Re: Sked with someone at Dayton

2010-05-15 Thread Reid Crowe
I was incorrect, HO-68 will NOT be on at 0231 UTC sorry about that. 73, Reid OX/N0RC ___ Sent via amsat...@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author. Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite program! Subscription

[amsat-bb] Using a FT-897 for Linear Transponders

2010-05-09 Thread Reid Crowe
Has anyone figured out a good way to use an FT-897 for linear transponders without an additional receiver? I would really like to get on some of the other birds from Sondrestrom (GP47) and Thule (FQ56) before I leave Greenland. Thanks, Reid OX/N0RC

[amsat-bb] GP47 Activation

2010-05-03 Thread Reid Crowe
My operation from Søndre Strøm (aka Sondrestrom, aka Kangerlussuaq) GP47pa will start sometime around Wednesday, May 5th. I will be traveling to Søndre Strøm tomorrow and will hopefully not fly the next day. I plan on being there a little less than two weeks. After that I will be returning

[amsat-bb] OX Dxpedition Update

2010-04-14 Thread Reid Crowe
I just wanted to give everyone an update on an upcoming QTH change. Although I am scheduled to be in Thule until April 23rd, there is a chance I could leave as early as April 21st. I will be going to Wallops Island, VA to put our radar equipment on a P-3 aircraft and do flight tests. I will

[amsat-bb] LoTW Support of HO-68

2010-04-11 Thread Reid Crowe
Any news on if LoTW will support HO-68? I've emailed the ARRL but haven't heard anything back. -Reid ___ Sent via amsat...@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author. Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite

[amsat-bb] FQ56 Operation Announcements

2010-03-10 Thread Reid Crowe
I just want to let everyone that is following my planned operation to FQ56, Thule Greenland, that I've created a Google group to send out announcements. Since I will not have a set operating schedule while I'm up there, I will send out an email right before I go on the with my operation plans

[amsat-bb] Re: HO-68 Command Team Contact

2010-03-10 Thread Reid Crowe
...@amsat.org] Im Auftrag von Reid Crowe Gesendet: Mittwoch, 10. März 2010 15:51 An: amsat-bb@amsat.org Betreff: [amsat-bb] HO-68 Command Team Contact I'm looking for contact info for the HO-68 command team. I wasn't able to find it on their site. Does anyone know their email address? I'm

[amsat-bb] FQ56 Activation - Thule Greenland in April and DM04 Activation this week

2010-03-01 Thread Reid Crowe
Everyone, thank you for your help on my HT transporting question I posted earlier! I think I have found a method to get my equipment to where I'm going. I'll try to get on the air Wed and Thursday nights from DM04 (I know not the rarest). I'll possibly be on during college satellite night

[amsat-bb] Transporting HT and Arrow Antenna on commercial flight

2010-02-28 Thread Reid Crowe
Has anyone had luck with transporting an HT on a commercial flight in their carry on luggage recently? I doubt I'd have much luck with transporting an arrow antenna in my carry on. Any thoughts? 73 Reid N0RC ___ Sent via amsat...@amsat.org.