[amsat-bb] WX SAT de W4BUE

2014-08-20 Thread Rich/wa4bue
Would someone please suggest an inexpensive broadband receiver for the weather SATS? We are gearing up for the new school year in Chesapeake, VA. Rich W4BUE / K4AMG - Original Message - From: Paul Stoetzer n...@arrl.net To: amsat-bb@amsat.org Sent: Tuesday, August 19, 2014 11:42 PM

Re: [amsat-bb] Honeymoon trip and tentative grid operation

2014-08-14 Thread Rich/wa4bue
Hector Congratulations you are a lucky guy! Rich W4BUE - Original Message - From: Hector, CO6CBF co6...@frcuba.co.cu To: k...@comcast.net Cc: amsat-bb@amsat.org Sent: Thursday, August 14, 2014 2:46 PM Subject: Re: [amsat-bb] Honeymoon trip and tentative grid operation Guys,

Re: [amsat-bb] New Low-cost Launcher For Satellites

2014-07-30 Thread Rich/wa4bue
The cost of a launch has been a problem since day one of our space program and will remain a problem until there are many paradigm shifts. But the longer it is business as usual, the cost to orbit a satellite will remain high. Not but a few months ago we were celebrating on the blog so many

[amsat-bb] Space postage Stamps

2014-07-24 Thread Rich/wa4bue
Stamp collection has fizzled out. Currently downsizing and I am getting rid of most of my stamp collection. I have quite a few US Space un cancelled. Is anyone interested at face value plus shipping and postage. (Sheets and plate blocks) R W4BUE ___

[amsat-bb] AMSAT where are we going for what it is worth.

2014-07-22 Thread Rich/wa4bue
Been a member of AMSAT since the early 80s. Like most of you joined to support the SAT Program. Most of us probably joined for the same reason. How does AMSAT survive? Survival is through volunteers and financial resources. Where does that come from Like any other amateur radio club

[amsat-bb] K4AMG FD AMSAT 2014 report

2014-07-21 Thread Rich/wa4bue
K4AMG Memorial Amateur Radio Club, Inc operated as the GOTA station for the Chesapeake Amateur Radio Service (W4CAR). As to be expected we had our share of problems but had a great time. These are the SATCOM Qs from K4AMG: DATETIME CALL SAT CLASS

Re: [amsat-bb] Good Bye HAMSAT-VO52 - Rest In Peace

2014-07-21 Thread Rich/wa4bue
SAD A fine bird and almost made 50,000. Rest in Peace VO 52 - Original Message - From: PE0SAT | Amateur Radio pe0...@vgnet.nl To: Mani [VU2WMY/KJ6LRS] w...@isac.gov.in; Amsat BB amsat-bb@amsat.org Sent: Monday, July 21, 2014 12:22 PM Subject: Re: [amsat-bb] Good Bye HAMSAT-VO52 -

[amsat-bb] What to do and how to do it?

2014-07-20 Thread Rich/wa4bue
Okay, This is pretty much the same discussion we use to have at the AMSAT meetings at Godard in the 1980s. The problem is and always will be resources (man power and money) More technology vs the average user. And now who is the average user - the low cost FMers or the Linear Transponder

[amsat-bb] K4AMG.org

2014-07-12 Thread Rich/wa4bue
Just before field day the club worked with a CUB SCOUT DAY CAMP on Space day. Pictures are located in our July news letter at K4AMG.org. Our site does not make MACAPHEE happy but it is clean. We hosted over 130 CUBS. Also thank you everyone for your suggestions. Rich W4BUE

Re: [amsat-bb] UKube-1

2014-07-09 Thread Rich/wa4bue
Is the linear transponder the same as FUN CUBE 1? I also read that there is a new Dashboard for Fun Cube 2, but I did not see what the new data is. Any way great on the new working bird. ___ Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those

Re: [amsat-bb] LO-78 is ON

2014-06-29 Thread Rich/wa4bue
Have I missed something? Can the Kemps for AO 78 be downloaded? R W4BUE ___ 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:

Re: [amsat-bb] KENPRO ROTORS Going KRAZY - SOS

2014-06-29 Thread Rich/wa4bue
Problem solved. WX Sat program running at the same time with our OSCAR program - No Ghost. - Original Message - From: Rich/wa4bue richard.s...@verizon.net To: amsat-bb@amsat.org Sent: Saturday, June 28, 2014 8:50 PM Subject: [amsat-bb] KENPRO ROTORS Going KRAZY - SOS Guys, I

[amsat-bb] FD 2014 de K4AMG

2014-06-29 Thread Rich/wa4bue
Thank you for the FD QSOs to all we worked. 13 QSOs on FO 29 1 QSO VO 52 There were great passes on AO 7 but that is when we had our program problems. K4AMG was the GOTA Station for the Chesapeake Amateur Radio Service, W4CAR Hope everyone had a great FD. R W4BUE

[amsat-bb] FD

2014-06-28 Thread Rich/wa4bue
Chesapeake Amateur radio Service W4CAR operated FD 3A not 2A as first stated. K4AMG was the GOTA and SAT Station 3A VA. ___ Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author. Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the

[amsat-bb] KENPRO ROTORS Going KRAZY - SOS

2014-06-28 Thread Rich/wa4bue
Guys, I think we have a GHOST haunting our OSCAR antenna system We use a KENPRO AZL ROTOR with AMSAT Tracker Interface Box, SATPAC program, and HP computer. This happened at the beginning of the passes on VO 52 and FO 29, but not on AO 7 which we did not even hear. The AZ rotor just took off

Re: [amsat-bb] Field Day 2014

2014-06-25 Thread Rich/wa4bue
Happy Field Day to everyone. AO7 (?), FO 29, and VO 52 Keep th epower down. Rich W4BUE ___ 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!

Re: [amsat-bb] Fw: Field Day 2014

2014-06-25 Thread Rich/wa4bue
The Chesapeake Amateur Radio Club will be operating 2A. K4AMG Club will provide GOTA operations and SATCOM. (AO 7, FO 29, and VO 52) We will avoid SO 50 in favor of those that can only operate FM. Rich W4BUE Pres: K4AMG.org - Original Message - From: Peter Portanova

Re: [amsat-bb] QB50p1 and QB50p2 preliminary Keps

2014-06-18 Thread Rich/wa4bue
Can you offer a brief comparison between the FUN CUBES for us Dummies? Thanks Rich W4BUE - Original Message - From: M5AKA m5...@yahoo.co.uk To: AMSAT BB amsat-bb@amsat.org Sent: Wednesday, June 18, 2014 8:04 AM Subject: [amsat-bb] QB50p1 and QB50p2 preliminary Keps QB50p1 (FUNcube-3

Re: [amsat-bb] Where did everyone go?

2014-06-17 Thread Rich/wa4bue
K4AMG will be operating FD as the GOTA station for W4CAR in FM 16. We will be fully functional on F029, VO52, AO7, and AO73. We will not operate on SO50, but will listen using our handheld station. On Friday before FD will be at a Cub Scout Day Camp in Norfolk, VA with 100 cubs. W4RUE -

Re: [amsat-bb] ANS-159 AMSAT News Service Weekly Bulletins

2014-06-11 Thread Rich/wa4bue
in Chesapeake, VA FM 16. R W4BUE - Original Message - From: Greene, Stephan A stephan.a.gre...@thesiorg.com To: Rich/wa4bue richard.s...@verizon.net Sent: Tuesday, June 10, 2014 9:50 AM Subject: RE: [amsat-bb] ANS-159 AMSAT News Service Weekly Bulletins Like Paul said, Class (# TX

Re: [amsat-bb] ANS-159 AMSAT News Service Weekly Bulletins

2014-06-09 Thread Rich/wa4bue
What is the FD exhange on QSCAR? ___ 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/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb

[amsat-bb] AO 7

2014-06-07 Thread Rich/wa4bue
What mode is AO 7 in today? ___ 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/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb

Re: [amsat-bb] The ERP Blues

2014-06-06 Thread Rich/wa4bue
Love it. Record it. Is 100 watt ERP good for A0 7? - Original Message - From: Clayton Coleman kayakfis...@gmail.com To: AMSAT-BB amsat-bb@amsat.org Sent: Friday, June 06, 2014 9:53 PM Subject: [amsat-bb] The ERP Blues The ERP Blues by W5PFG They tell me I'm runnin' too much power

Re: [amsat-bb] Space Camp - Updated - the real story!

2014-06-03 Thread Rich/wa4bue
REALITY HURTS! The good news is as NASA with draws from space, private enterprise will flourish with even more jobs. - Original Message - From: Robert E CIV USNA Annapolis Bruninga bruni...@usna.edu To: amsat-bb@amsat.org Sent: Tuesday, June 03, 2014 12:25 PM Subject: [amsat-bb]

Re: [amsat-bb] Sat Talk in Fullerton, CA

2014-05-31 Thread Rich/wa4bue
Hope we can view a video on the WEB. - Original Message - From: Clint Bradford clintbradf...@mac.com To: AMSAT BB amsat-bb@AMSAT.Org Sent: Friday, May 30, 2014 10:59 PM Subject: [amsat-bb] Sat Talk in Fullerton, CA Clint Bradford K6LCS will be the guest speaker at the June 2, 2014

Re: [amsat-bb] BNC Elbow Adapters

2014-05-29 Thread Rich/wa4bue
What MFG are you using. I use to use AMPONAL (SP). I may have a couple if you want them, I will look for them if you do. Quick report from K4AMG. We are back in full service Great returns off of FO 29, VO 52, SO 50 today. - Original Message - From: Paul Stoetzer n...@arrl.net

Re: [amsat-bb] Cub Scout Space Camp Theme

2014-05-27 Thread Rich/wa4bue
GREAT IDEA - Original Message - From: Mike Lemons mo...@mindspring.com To: amsat-bb@amsat.org Sent: Tuesday, May 27, 2014 2:33 AM Subject: Re: [amsat-bb] Cub Scout Space Camp Theme Suggestions for your prizes in the treasure hunt: eBay has a category, CollectiblesHistorical

[amsat-bb] AR2 Preamps

2014-05-27 Thread Rich/wa4bue
Just want everyone to know AR2 repaired our preamps very fast. Great service. God Bless R W4BUE ___ 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

Re: [amsat-bb] Cub Scout Space Camp Theme

2014-05-26 Thread Rich/wa4bue
Short Attention Span - YES, just like mine. FRS - Cool idea. Thanks everyone - Any more ideas? God Bless R W4BUE - Original Message - From: Robert Bruninga To: Mike Sprenger Cc: Rich/wa4bue ; amsat bb Sent: Monday, May 26, 2014 7:48 AM Subject: Re: [amsat-bb] Cub Scout

Re: [amsat-bb] Cub Scout Space Camp Theme

2014-05-25 Thread Rich/wa4bue
of activities and learning. Now new question Ideas for CLUES and finds? - Original Message - From: gkc...@go-express.net To: Rich/wa4bue richard.s...@verizon.net Sent: Sunday, May 25, 2014 10:29 AM Subject: Re: [amsat-bb] Cub Scout Space Camp Theme Any chance you have a copy

Re: [amsat-bb] Cub Scout Space Camp Theme

2014-05-24 Thread Rich/wa4bue
WX SAT GREAT IDEA. Which one? Guess there are more then one. - Original Message - From: Mark Spencer wa8...@comcast.net To: AMSAT BB amsat-bb@amsat.org; 'Johnson, Debra K1DMJ' djohn...@arrl.org Sent: Saturday, May 24, 2014 9:53 AM Subject: [amsat-bb] Cub Scout Space Camp Theme

[amsat-bb] Cub Scout Space Camp Theme

2014-05-23 Thread Rich/wa4bue
This may be the first for the AMSAT BLOG. The K4AMG Club has been approached by a CUB SCOUT summer camp coordinator. The camp will be held in Norfolk, VA at an Elk's Lodge on Friday June 27th. Age range of kids are 6 -10 years old. Looking for suggestions of what to do. They are willing to

[amsat-bb] Re: Off to Dayton...

2014-05-14 Thread Rich/wa4bue
Wish I could go back to Dayton. To many OM problems. Our Club Call K4AMG was my Uncle Bob's, and he was one of the founders of the Dayton Hamvention. Back then his call was W8QDI. Hope some of you guys will be able to attend Carole Perry's (WB2MGP) Instructors and youth Forums. Have a

[amsat-bb] Re: Fox-1 launch delay

2014-05-06 Thread Rich/wa4bue
Will there be a video available on the AMSAT forum after Dayton? - Original Message - From: Jerry Buxton am...@n0jy.org To: amsat-bb@amsat.org Sent: Tuesday, May 06, 2014 11:52 AM Subject: [amsat-bb] Re: Fox-1 launch delay Hi Nick, You did not miss anything, the information you

[amsat-bb] Re: SO-50 pass around 0230 May 2

2014-05-02 Thread Rich/wa4bue
Hope we will have a good K4AMG log on Sat. K4AMG MARC K4AMG.org - Original Message - From: TJ Campie tom.cam...@gmail.com To: amsat-bb@amsat.org Sent: Thursday, May 01, 2014 10:37 PM Subject: [amsat-bb] SO-50 pass around 0230 May 2 If I worked you, can you please send the info from

[amsat-bb] Re: 'HAMSAT VO-52' completes 9 successful and fruitfulyears in orbit !

2014-05-02 Thread Rich/wa4bue
It is a great SAT Thank you K4AMG.org - Original Message - From: vu3...@yahoo.co.in To: Mani [VU2WMY/KJ6LRS] w...@isac.gov.in; BB, AMSAT amsat-bb@amsat.org; AMSAT-INDIA amsatin...@yahoogroups.com; vuh...@yahoogroups.com; HAMS, ISRO isroh...@yahoogroups.com Sent: Friday, May 02, 2014

[amsat-bb] Re: LituanicaSat-1

2014-05-01 Thread Rich/wa4bue
Are the KEMPS available on the web are do you have to manually down load? What is the designation on the down load? R W4BUE - Original Message - From: Ken Swaggart k.swagg...@charter.net To: amsat-bb@amsat.org Sent: Thursday, May 01, 2014 3:33 PM Subject: [amsat-bb] LituanicaSat-1

[amsat-bb] May 3rd SATCOM at Chesapeake Deep Creek Library

2014-04-30 Thread Rich/wa4bue
Hi All, K4AMG will be demonstrating SAT COMS on May 3rd at the Major Hillard Library FM 16. Will get on the air as close to 1100 UTC as we can. We will also have an HF station operating. We will also try a HAND HELD /P station on SO 50. At 1600 UTC we will hold a FORUM in the library

[amsat-bb] Re: W1AW/2 NJ on SO-50

2014-04-25 Thread Rich/wa4bue
Hope that we can get K4AMG up before you all complete operations. Norm K4NDH has build us a new trailer to carry our prtable antenna system around, so everything is disconnected. God Bless R W4BUE ___ Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org. Opinions

[amsat-bb] Re: Sierra Vista AZ hamfest on 3 May

2014-04-22 Thread Rich/wa4bue
Hi Patrick, K4AMG MARC is sponsoring SATCOMS in your own back yard at a local library on May 3rd. We will be on the air starting at 1200 or 1300 UTC - about 2100 UTC, and have a forum for STEM students and families. We are borrowing a CUBE SAT for the forum. Will you have any on the air

[amsat-bb] Antennas

2014-04-15 Thread Rich/wa4bue
Who was closing out some omni directional multi band antennas for VHF UHF. Rich W4BUE ___ 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!

[amsat-bb] W1AW/4 VA

2014-04-11 Thread Rich/wa4bue
Will try again tonight. ___ 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/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb

[amsat-bb] W1AW/4 VA

2014-04-10 Thread Rich/wa4bue
Our TS 2000 is experancing problems running 1/2 power on 2 meters. Tonight could not capture FO 29 with a great pass. That might be the end of our W1AW/4 VA effort. Rich W4BUE ___ Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the

[amsat-bb] Re: FUNcube/AO-73 Transponder plans for the future

2014-04-07 Thread Rich/wa4bue
That is great. ___ 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/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb

[amsat-bb] W1AW/4 VA

2014-04-05 Thread Rich/wa4bue
First we sent you an announcement of operation dates for W1AW/4 VA with a typo. We will be operating April 9 - 11. We will not operate on April 8. Reviewing passes that we can operate + or - obstructions with our low antenna and elevations these are the passes we believe we can work. Note

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

2014-04-02 Thread Rich/wa4bue
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 certificate will be free. To qualify for this certificate just send your QSL card to: W1AW/4 VA / K4AMG Memorial Amateur Radio Club 721 Wood

[amsat-bb] Re: ANS-086 AMSAT News Service Special Bulletin - TonyMonteiro, AA2TX SK

2014-03-28 Thread Rich/wa4bue
There are too many SKs and not many young ones coming into our high tech world of electronics and wireless communications. We have lost a good guy. Good Bless R ___ Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author. Not an

[amsat-bb] W1AW/4 VA Announcements 2014

2014-03-26 Thread Rich/wa4bue
April 9, 10, and 11 the K4AMG MARC will work with PVRC and operate W1AW/4 VA as many passes as possible from about 1300 - UTC each day. Can some one please help us determine which of these days AO 7 will be available in mode B. Also is SO 50 still operational at night. We are trying to

[amsat-bb] SATPAC AO73

2014-03-25 Thread Rich/wa4bue
AO 73 is - 10 KHZ receive. Is it also - 10 KHZ transmit? We do not catch it in transponder mode very often and have only made one QSO on it. The buttons + and - change both receive and transmit. God Bless R W4BUE ___ Sent via

[amsat-bb] Re: Ham Video chaining experiment

2014-03-20 Thread Rich/wa4bue
This did not down load. God Bless r W4BUE - Original Message - From: Gaston Bertels gaston.bert...@skynet.be To: amsat-bb@amsat.org Sent: Thursday, March 20, 2014 7:04 AM Subject: [amsat-bb] Ham Video chaining experiment The BATC screen was recorded during the chained stations

[amsat-bb] Re: External Amplifier Legality Questions

2014-03-19 Thread Rich/wa4bue
Hi ZAC Seems you have the regs down well. You modify it is like Home Brew, still must meet to meet FCC specifications. The question is why do you need that much pwer for the satellittes? You should keep your power down to a minim to communicate so you don't stress the birds. 100 watts with

[amsat-bb] Re: Fwd: [PVRC] W1AW/4 Virginia Ops Needed!

2014-03-12 Thread Rich/wa4bue
Can K4AMG Club help? Rich W4BUE Pres K4AMG K4AMG.org - Original Message - From: Paul Stoetzer n...@arrl.net To: amsat-bb@amsat.org; amsat...@amsat.org Sent: Monday, March 10, 2014 10:33 PM Subject: [amsat-bb] Fwd: [PVRC] W1AW/4 Virginia Ops Needed! Looks like K4ZW is looking for a

[amsat-bb] OSCAR DEMO and Youth Forum MAY 3, 2014

2014-03-06 Thread Rich/wa4bue
The K4AMG Memorial Amateur Radio Club, Inc. in Chesapeake, Virginia is sponsoring a OSCAR Satellite seminar and OSCAR Demo at the Deep Creek Public Library on May 3rd. Our portable OSCAR station will be operational from 0900 - at least 1700 EDT. An OSCAR and Youth Forum will be held in the

[amsat-bb] Re: AO 73 Set Up

2014-02-27 Thread Rich/wa4bue
Hi All, Today we started the Dash Borad set up. TS 2000 Signal Link USB HP lap top computer with Windows 7 Note with rotor control, CAT for TS 2000, Remote Mouse, and Signal Link all USB ports are used. We playe with the SDR down load. Is this going to work for down load of data from AO 73

[amsat-bb] Re: Satellite demos - Sunday morning at the Vienna WirelessWinterfest

2014-02-21 Thread Rich/wa4bue
Nice event planned. The K4AMG Sat Com Station will be down as we are working antennas at Radio ridge in Dinwiddie County, VA. If you all do a preset up on Saturday we could work you. God Bless Rich W4BUE / K4AMG ___ Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org.

[amsat-bb] AO 73

2014-02-13 Thread Rich/wa4bue
Since the up link is at -10Khz( a lot of twisting of the XIT control, can the buttons on SATPAC program compensate. Seems like + and - on the buttons change both up link and down link. Using TS 2000. Thanks R W4BUE ___ Sent via

[amsat-bb] FOX

2014-02-10 Thread Rich/wa4bue
Any updates? God Bless R W4BUE ___ 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/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb

[amsat-bb] Re: Listening on USB when operating CW

2014-02-08 Thread Rich/wa4bue
1/2 the time I do not have a key plugged into the rig. I do call a CW op on SSB but have not had a reply. Back in the 80s there were a lot more CW ops. Anyway I have no complaint any OSCAR contact is a good one. Wish I could have worked the Alaska station today, awesome signal. Hope he

[amsat-bb] Re: Listening on USB when operating CW

2014-02-07 Thread Rich/wa4bue
I am not a constant user of the sats, but I notice this with both some CW and SSB transmissions. Some sats just have drift. It is still fun. God Bless R W4BUE - Original Message - From: Clayton Coleman kayakfis...@gmail.com To: AMSAT-BB amsat-bb@amsat.org Sent: Friday, February

[amsat-bb] FUN CUBE Mock Up

2014-02-03 Thread Rich/wa4bue
Guess it is not available yet! ___ 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/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb

[amsat-bb] Re: Fox-1 Model

2014-01-29 Thread Rich/wa4bue
This is great and the K4AMG club is going to order one for our mentoring. What a wonderful tool. Wish we had it for this week end at Frost fest in Richmond VA. Our seminar is at 11 AM. Rich W4BUE - Original Message - From: Bob- W7LRD w7...@comcast.net To: W2JV petew...@verizon.net

[amsat-bb] OSCAR 7

2014-01-29 Thread Rich/wa4bue
Picture shows a OSCAR display at the Naval Aviation Depot many years ago. OSCAR 7 model provided by Ted W4FJ (SK).___ Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author. Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur

[amsat-bb] K4AMG Portable OSCAR ANTENNAS

2014-01-29 Thread Rich/wa4bue
We have a lot of extra snow here in Chesapeake, VA. Our portable OSCAR station is available for special events and clubs in the Hampton roads area. We are enjoying our new antennas and preamps. Rich W4BUE___ Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org. Opinions

[amsat-bb] A0 73 Orbits 1013 1014

2014-01-28 Thread Rich/wa4bue
Acquired A0 73 at about 5 degrees elevation from FM 16. With about +10.8 RIT started to hear a weak return from my transmission, my signal never peaked. Checked power out put and SWR all okay. Worked a bit earlier FO29 just fine. I must be missing something. Comments please! Rich W4BUE

[amsat-bb] A0 73 Offset

2014-01-26 Thread Rich/wa4bue
I have over 100 emails saved on A0 73 and can not find the one I need, so what is new. Is it apx plus 10 khz or minus 10 Khz offset on the RIT to zero in on AO 73? The pass last night around 0940 and could not find the combonation! heard AC0RA (?) very strong. Thanks guys for all your

[amsat-bb] K4AMG Youth and OSCAR Forum at Frost Fest

2014-01-26 Thread Rich/wa4bue
Saturday February 1, 2014 at 11 AM local time K4AMG MARC, Inc. will be presenting a Forum on Youth, Amateur Radio Activities and OSCAR Satellites at FrostFest in Richmond, VA. Join us at our tables and at the forum. We have 2 major BOAT ANCHORS for sale as part of our fund raiser: ( Both

[amsat-bb] Re: SATPC Program

2014-01-25 Thread Rich/wa4bue
Thank you everyone for your help. Hi Rich, Check your satellites list to be sure that you have all the ones you want set for Show On/Off (it puts an asterisk next to them when Show is on). 73 Jerry N0JY On 1/24/2014 9:35 PM, Rich/wa4bue wrote: What have I done wrong? Trying different

[amsat-bb] K4AMG on AO-73 today

2014-01-25 Thread Rich/wa4bue
If it is a favorable pass K4AMG will be on AO73 this morning at 1420 UTC So far only 1 QSO KB3M. Maybe one of you will be on. I will be about center about .960 freq SSB This will complete our test of new antenna system on all linear trasnponder birds and SO 50. God Bless Rich W4BUE

[amsat-bb] Re: AO-73 question

2014-01-25 Thread Rich/wa4bue
Okay guys Thanks. Some how I thought the linear transponder was on days on the weekend. I did hear the data transmission, said to say, I did not know how to tune it on my PSK 31 program. It was very stong. Think it is SSB. One day I will get it right! Thanks all. R W4BUE

[amsat-bb] Auburn Sat

2014-01-24 Thread Rich/wa4bue
Is the Auburn Sat operational? Are the KEPS in the Celtex? What is it's number. Just worked W1AW/2 FM 30 on SO 50 Pass. The new K4AMG circular M2 antennas and AR2 SW Preamps are working great. Will be on other birds this weekend as time permits. God Bless W4BUE K4AMG Club

[amsat-bb] SATPC Program

2014-01-24 Thread Rich/wa4bue
What have I done wrong? Trying different options I have loss multi sat views. The M button says plus but only one selected sat shows at a time. What did I goof up? Rich W4BUE ___ Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the

[amsat-bb] AO 73

2014-01-18 Thread Rich/wa4bue
Hi All Just getting back to A0 73. Found AO 73 in the CELTEX file, that was great. Is the data signal stable as compared to the transponder? If not what is the technique for tracking the drift? I would like to try to implement at school by April. With a little luck we will have the

[amsat-bb] New CUBESATS

2014-01-18 Thread Rich/wa4bue
One More Question I am in formation overload. Which new CUBESATS with Linear Transponders and DATA based signals are now located in CELTEXT files? God Bless R W4BUE - Original Message - From: M5AKA m5...@yahoo.co.uk To: AMSAT BB amsat-bb@amsat.org Sent: Saturday, January 18,

[amsat-bb] Re: SKN de K4AMG

2014-01-14 Thread Rich/wa4bue
Hi All, I did make 2 OSCAR SKN QSOs. Both on FO29. The first was with Glenn AA5PK in DM91. The second was with Frank K9CIS in EM59. Both QSOs were brief. There is not very much CW on the OSCARS these days, not like it was in the 80s on AO7. And as for me being a whole bunch older, I have

[amsat-bb] Re: FUNcube-1 Object Number

2014-01-14 Thread Rich/wa4bue
Excuse my dumb question! Does this mean that AO73 can be now downloaded in the KEPS??? Rich W4BUE - Original Message - From: Alan wa4...@gmail.com To: 'Graham Shirville' g.shirvi...@btinternet.com; 'AMSAT BB' amsat-bb@amsat.org Cc: CC apbid...@united.net Sent: Tuesday, January 14,

[amsat-bb] SKN

2014-01-13 Thread Rich/wa4bue
Who requested info on SKN? R W4BUE ___ 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/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb

[amsat-bb] Drifty LinearTransponder Oscillators

2014-01-11 Thread Rich/wa4bue
AO7 and FO29 seem to be very stable. VO52 was my first experience with a drifty transponder oscillators. I read some explanations on the BB. What design element needs to be changed to stabilize the linear transponders oscillators on the new CUBESATS. Are the beacons crystal controlled?

[amsat-bb] Happy New Year

2013-12-31 Thread Rich/wa4bue
I would like to wish everyone a Happy New Year from myself, W4BUE, and our K4AMG organization, now a Public Charity 501c3. It has been a great year for us and after February we will be on the air with our new Circular antennas and a hand held station for FM. Tonight, Straight Key Night,

[amsat-bb] AMSAT JOURNAL

2013-12-26 Thread Rich/wa4bue
Thank you AMSAT for publishing the great artical about the K4AMG Club in the AMSAT JOURNAL. Happy New Year Everyone. Rich W4BUE Pres K4AMG ___ Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author. Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join

[amsat-bb] The year of the OSCARS

2013-12-16 Thread Rich/wa4bue
I may be wrong, but I think that there has been more OSCARs placed in orbit then any other year. Is anyone compiling a summary about these new SATS for publication. It would be interesting to know how many man hours and financial resources have been expended on these new SATS. Maybe DVD

[amsat-bb] SATPC32 KEPS in Groups

2013-12-10 Thread Rich/wa4bue
Today when I updated KEPS they date changed in Standard but not in Groups Diverse. AO 73 lives in my GROUPS DIVERSE. Why? God Bless Rich W4BUE ___ Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author. Not an AMSAT-NA member?

[amsat-bb] Re: SATPC32 KEPS in Groups

2013-12-10 Thread Rich/wa4bue
...@amsat.org] On Behalf Of Rich/wa4bue Sent: Tuesday, December 10, 2013 5:02 AM To: Dave Webb KB1PVH; AMSAT -BB Subject: [amsat-bb] SATPC32 KEPS in Groups Today when I updated KEPS they date changed in Standard but not in Groups Diverse. AO 73 lives in my GROUPS DIVERSE. Why? God Bless Rich W4BUE

[amsat-bb] Re: why not to buy an M2 antenna

2013-12-10 Thread Rich/wa4bue
Can that block be treated with a non corrosive lacquer? Sun and weather does a lot of damage. Gulf Alpha is no longer producing their OSCAR antennas. Rich W4BUE - Original Message - From: WA6FWF wa6...@sbcglobal.net To: amsat-bb@amsat.org Sent: Tuesday, December 10, 2013 1:01 PM

[amsat-bb] why not to buy an M2 antenna Sealing Coax

2013-12-10 Thread Rich/wa4bue
I am not a fan of COAX Seal, it tends to migrate into the connector. In the Hampton Roads area, a NAVY town, we use the old NAVY way: * Light application of high great Silicon * Double sided electrical tape rap * Electrical tape rap * Spray lacquer over * Nylon tie on each end Great seal!

[amsat-bb] Re: why not to buy an M2 antenna

2013-12-10 Thread Rich/wa4bue
Wish I had known before purchasing new antennas for the K4AMG club. From what I could see they are of better construction. - Original Message - From: Clayton Coleman To: Rich/wa4bue Cc: amsat-bb@amsat.org Sent: Tuesday, December 10, 2013 3:15 PM Subject: Re: [amsat-bb] Re

[amsat-bb] Re: Auburn sat

2013-12-09 Thread Rich/wa4bue
Hi all, Another question AO 73 I made my first contact on AO 73 this weekend with KB2M. I read on the BB that the frequency was about 10 Khz higher for the uplink and that the linear transponder wss not stable yet. I did not expect the Doppler to be shifting as much as it was on both the

[amsat-bb] AO 73

2013-12-09 Thread Rich/wa4bue
have +- 9 kHz of Doppler on 70 cms and +/- 3 kHz on 2m. Thanks David -Original Message- From: Rich/wa4bue richard.s...@verizon.net To: amsat-bb amsat-bb@amsat.org Sent: Mon, 9 Dec 2013 11:11 Subject: [amsat-bb] Re: Auburn sat Hi all, Another question AO 73 I made my first

[amsat-bb] Re: Satellite demonstration at the University of Cienfuegos

2013-12-09 Thread Rich/wa4bue
This is great Rich W4BUE - Original Message - From: Hector Luis HLMS. Martinez Sis hmarti...@ucf.edu.cu To: AMSAT-BB AMSAT-BB@amsat.org Sent: Monday, December 09, 2013 3:38 PM Subject: [amsat-bb] Satellite demonstration at the University of Cienfuegos Hello to all Tomorrow, the

[amsat-bb] Freq program

2013-12-06 Thread Rich/wa4bue
I have two BOAFANG (SP?) that the club want to program for SO 50. and possibly in advance for FOX 1. (I know that SO 50 has a tone.) The questions: * What freq should be programed for S0 50 to comp for Doppler? * Same for FOX 1 Thanks everyone for their help. Rich W4BUE

[amsat-bb] Re: Freq program

2013-12-06 Thread Rich/wa4bue
Thanks God Bless Rich W4BUE - Original Message - From: Clayton Coleman kayakfis...@gmail.com To: Rich/wa4bue richard.s...@verizon.net Cc: AMSAT-BB amsat-bb@amsat.org Sent: Friday, December 06, 2013 10:38 AM Subject: Re: [amsat-bb] Freq program To use the two Baofeng radios on SO

[amsat-bb] Auburn sat

2013-12-05 Thread Rich/wa4bue
Can some one send me the entry data for SATPC32 for the Auburn Sat? It is just great to see all the new birds. Rich W4BUE ___ Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author. Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the

[amsat-bb] Re: Auburn sat

2013-12-05 Thread Rich/wa4bue
YES I do. Data was entered but something went wrong, need the entry data aging. It is one of those stories, I can not find the data I had! R W4BUE - Original Message - From: Mike Rupprecht m...@mike-rupprecht.de To: 'Rich/wa4bue' richard.s...@verizon.net; amsat-bb@amsat.org Sent

[amsat-bb] Re: Successful Launch For SpaceX

2013-12-03 Thread Rich/wa4bue
Please tell me about the satellite launched by Space X. R W4BUE ___ 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: amsat-bb problems?

2013-12-02 Thread Rich/wa4bue
Receive about 20 emails a day. Maybe your anti virus is doing something to them. God Bless Rich W4BUE - Original Message - From: Mike Lewis K4MPL k4...@nonlinearfx.com To: amsat-bb@amsat.org Sent: Monday, December 02, 2013 8:26 PM Subject: [amsat-bb] amsat-bb problems? Hi All:

[amsat-bb] AO 73 Program problem

2013-12-01 Thread Rich/wa4bue
We followed the instructions to enter into SATPC. We entered evert thing required and in DIVERSE Group we have AO 73. The Down Link seems to be okay, but the uplink frequency is incorrect and shows FM mode! We rechecked our inputs. What happened? God Bless Rich W4BUE

[amsat-bb] Re: AO 73 Program problem

2013-12-01 Thread Rich/wa4bue
- From: amsat-bb-boun...@amsat.org [mailto:amsat-bb-boun...@amsat.org] On Behalf Of Rich/wa4bue Sent: Sunday, December 01, 2013 3:36 PM To: AMSAT-BB@amsat.org Subject: [amsat-bb] AO 73 Program problem We followed the instructions to enter into SATPC. We entered evert thing required and in DIVERSE Group

[amsat-bb] Re: AO 73 Program problem

2013-12-01 Thread Rich/wa4bue
for that! Stefan, it might be a little early we still have thanksgiving turkey left, Merry Christmas to you. God Bless Rich W4BUE - Original Message - From: Stefan Wagener To: Rich/wa4bue Cc: AMSAT BB Sent: Sunday, December 01, 2013 5:00 PM Subject: Re: [amsat-bb] AO 73 Program

[amsat-bb] K4AMG W4BUE Items for Sale

2013-11-30 Thread Rich/wa4bue
Recently W3AFH became a SK. In his Estate he gave our Club a R390 and a 75A1. They were both reworked a few years ago by Harold Mills. They look great and seem to operate just fine. I also have a BW 5100, looks great and operates well. It has has 2 problems. The meter switch needs

[amsat-bb] Keps

2013-11-27 Thread Rich/wa4bue
How long does it take before the Keps for AO 73 appear in the Keps down load? As you know you manually enter them in SATPC but they don't stay. Rich W4BUE ___ Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author. Not an AMSAT-NA

[amsat-bb] Re: a blast from the past

2013-11-27 Thread Rich/wa4bue
Great - Original Message - From: k...@comcast.net To: 'AMSAT BB' amsat-bb@amsat.org Sent: Wednesday, November 27, 2013 9:30 AM Subject: [amsat-bb] a blast from the past Here's an old link I found to my old KB2WQM QSL.net webpage. Check out the sat news banner. The background is a

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