[amsat-bb] Re: sat-com (figured I better change the subject)

2014-03-27 Thread Roger Kolakowski
My cellphone carrier can detect which direction my phone is pointed very accurately in a single location in my home. It shows on my internal mapping function and GPS is shut off. That to me means constant triangulation along with direction sensing within my android device... If I'm in an

[amsat-bb] Re: External Amplifier Legality Questions

2014-03-19 Thread Roger Kolakowski
Hi Zach... Amateurs have worked very hard to remain responsible for their own emissions. The need for 100 watts for your application aside, you can use any transmitter/amplifier you want as long as it's output is under the maximum limit for the band and your license. However...you are

[amsat-bb] Re: Another Great Tech Tuesday Net

2014-02-14 Thread Roger Kolakowski
For all the dissenters... What have you done to promote AMSAT and how many people outside of nthe satellite hobby have you affected? I consider the reports of missionaries to be a promotion of ideas on how to spread the word. If 60,000 doesn't impress ask one of the missionary's how you

[amsat-bb] Re: ICE/ISEE-3 to return to an Earth no longer capable of speaking to it

2014-02-07 Thread Roger Kolakowski
From the net ISEE-3 microwave filter requirements Galvez, J. L. http://adsabs.harvard.edu/cgi-bin/author_form?author=Galvez,+Jfullauthor=Galvez,%20J.%20L.charset=UTF-8db_key=PHY; Marlin, H.

[amsat-bb] Re: ICE/ISEE-3 to return to an Earth no longer capable of speaking to it

2014-02-07 Thread Roger Kolakowski
And these links might help: http://www.svengrahn.pp.se/trackind/freqlist/SpaceFreq11.htm\ http://nssdc.gsfc.nasa.gov/nmc/spacecraftTelemetry.do?id=1978-079A Roger WA1KAT On 02/07/2014 1:18 PM, ka2pbt wrote: From Emily Lakdawalla of The Planetary Society: So ISEE-3 will pass by us, ready

[amsat-bb] Re: Finding yourself on the linear transponders

2014-01-07 Thread Roger Kolakowski
Honestly...I wonder how many of the operators have keys to send those dits... Roger WA1KAT On 1/7/2014 7:59 PM, Ronald G. Parsons wrote: Perhaps it’s just me, but it seems like an increasing number of operators are trying to find their downlink by speaking into their mic while tuning up and

[amsat-bb] Re: Quite a ride for the little fellow

2013-09-12 Thread Roger Kolakowski
He was just like everyone else...trying to hitch a low cost ride...I guess you get what you pay for Roger WA1KAT On 09/12/2013 9:35 AM, Thomas Doyle wrote: Just when you think you have seen it all.

[amsat-bb] Re: Winterization project

2013-09-02 Thread Roger Kolakowski
The Preppers for the Zombie Apocalypse...you can't find or afford primers or powder anymore either! Roger WA1KAT On 9/2/2013 12:30 AM, Jim Jerzycke wrote: Who is they?? On 09/02/2013 02:47 AM, Bob- W7LRD wrote: almost all .22lr are unavailable, they're still hoarding them. 73 Bob W7LRD

[amsat-bb] Re: Gospodin Murphy was right!

2013-07-21 Thread Roger Kolakowski
Maybe the un-assembled frame was oriented nose down when he installed them...so this side up made sense... Roger WA1KAT On 07/21/2013 12:46 PM, Greg D. wrote: A member of our radio club is familiar with the rocket, from some past work. He said that the sensors are not keyed, and the This

[amsat-bb] Re: AO7 2013 Eclipse Cycle

2013-05-23 Thread Roger Kolakowski
Hi Kevin... If you go back in the list, about a year (or maybe 2, time flies), you will see very similar discussions as AO-7 went into full eclipse. At that time it always came out in Mode B until the eclipses shortened and then it started coming out random, probably depending in what mode it

[amsat-bb] Re: NO-44 SATPC worked today with an HT and Elk.

2012-10-23 Thread Roger Kolakowski
Yes you did! K3ODX-7T0PY7W,W3ADO-1*,qAR,KU4BL-3:`fPFl!q[/`49}Hi fr Betsy, Levittown,PA :-}_ Congratulations! Roger WA1KAT On 10/23/2012 11:20 AM, transb...@gmail.com wrote: Hi all I just wanted to share my excitement that I worked NO-44 at 14:47 today, 10/23, with my Yaesu VX8DR HT with a

[amsat-bb] Re: Need another reason to attend the AMSAT Symposium?

2012-10-12 Thread Roger Kolakowski
Wow...another MAJOR international good will accomplishment for Amateur Radio...Patrick, YOU ARE THE MAN! Roger WA1KAT On 10/12/2012 11:49 AM, Patrick STODDARD (WD9EWK/VA7EWK) wrote: Hi! The AMSAT Symposium in Orlando is two weeks away. If you need another reason to attend besides all the

[amsat-bb] Re: Seriously Get Over It!

2011-08-21 Thread Roger Kolakowski
Actually, he should learn how to use his mail program and send anything he doesn't want to his trash bin. Roger WA1KAT On 8/21/2011 8:53 PM, Andy Kellner wrote: Switch to decaf ? --- On Sun, 21/8/11, Kevin Deanesummit...@live.com wrote: ___

[amsat-bb] Re: Who heard me on AO-51

2011-08-13 Thread Roger Kolakowski
Did you check here? http://www.papays.com/sat/general.html Roger WA1KAT On 8/12/2011 8:38 PM, Richard Lawn wrote: I finally heard and worked AC0RA during a late afternoon pass on Friday using a home brew moxon turnstile for down link and k5oe for uplink. I believe I heard other stations

[amsat-bb] Re: AO-27 Contact 8/10/2011 Please verify

2011-08-11 Thread Roger Kolakowski
Hi Dominico et al... As I have noted before...not everyone is contesting or looking for QSL cards when making contacts. There are multiple other possibilities the op needs confirmation of the callsign. Maybe he promised his contact he would forward a manual to him and realized that the call

[amsat-bb] Re: sstv reception

2011-08-01 Thread Roger Kolakowski
Google Scanner Recorder or ScanRec, this may fit the bill... Roger WA1KAT On 8/1/2011 7:47 AM, normn3...@stny.rr.com wrote: Hi all!! Have been searching for a method of recording sstv in the field and post processing it at home. MMSSTV uses a .mmv format. It (the audio format)doesn't look

[amsat-bb] Dragonfly: An Epic Adventure of Survival in Outer Space by Bryan Burrough

2011-07-29 Thread Roger Kolakowski
I have come across an extra paperback copy of this book relating the trials and tribulations of life and support on the MIR Space Station. It is great reading about the background behind what we all were told at the time. I figure I would offer it here first before it goes to the bay. $5 plus

[amsat-bb] Re: Dragonfly: An Epic Adventure of Survival in Outer Space by Bryan Burrough

2011-07-29 Thread Roger Kolakowski
*From:* Roger Kolakowski rogerk...@aol.com *To:* amsat-bb amsat-bb@amsat.org *Sent:* Fri, July 29, 2011 9:48:49 AM *Subject:* [amsat-bb] Dragonfly: An Epic Adventure of Survival in Outer Space by Bryan Burrough I have come across an extra

[amsat-bb] Re: AO51 22/2106z

2011-07-23 Thread Roger Kolakowski
Have you tried to convert the file with the supplied software or maybe a third party product such as... http://www.hitsquad.com/smm/programs/SoundConvertorWIN Roger WA1KAT On 7/23/2011 9:45 AM, Zachary Beougher wrote: Does anyone by chance have that recording? I recorded the pass, but when

[amsat-bb] Re: Weather Satellites

2011-07-15 Thread Roger Kolakowski
Google receiving NOAA weather satellites...the frequencies are in the 137 and 1600 mhz area Roger WA1KAT On 7/15/2011 11:01 AM, Mike wrote: I was wondering if anyone has information about receiving weather Satellites. I have the A.R.R.L. Weather Satellite Handbook but its dated 1994 and is

[amsat-bb] Re: Weather Satellites

2011-07-15 Thread Roger Kolakowski
Current wxsat info in a nutshell... http://homepage.ntlworld.com/phqfh1/status.htm Roger WA1KAT On 7/15/2011 11:01 AM, Mike wrote: I was wondering if anyone has information about receiving weather Satellites. I have the A.R.R.L. Weather Satellite Handbook but its dated 1994 and is rather

[amsat-bb] Re: AO-7 Mode A/B

2011-07-08 Thread Roger Kolakowski
If you look at July 7 ...it changes over between 23:31 and 23:46 according to the times entered. Roger WA1KAT On 7/8/2011 8:09 AM, Ib Christoffersen wrote: Hi Zack, As long as it is in Sun all the time the changes take place about 2300 UTC. You can tell how it is looking at:

[amsat-bb] Re: AO-7 Mode A/B

2011-07-08 Thread Roger Kolakowski
Here...this changeover note is listed... 05-Jul-11 23:45 67670 LU6QI FF66TQ Mode B CHANGED, MODE AT, 23.43 Z Roger WA1KAT On 7/8/2011 8:13 AM, Dave Webb KB1PVH wrote: Zack, I have found this site to be the most up to date as far as AO-7's mode.

[amsat-bb] Re: Books on the ISS

2011-06-17 Thread Roger Kolakowski
Not on ISS but Dragonfly is a good one about MIR... Roger WA1KAT On 6/16/2011 12:51 PM, Alexander Sack wrote: Hello: I am interesting in reading about the history of the ISS and the only book I can find at my local college library is: ___ Sent

[amsat-bb] Re: AO 51

2011-05-29 Thread Roger Kolakowski
So what you are trying to say isfix MY damn satellite! Roger WA1KAT On 5/29/2011 8:15 PM, wa4...@comcast.net wrote: I hope they stop changing the Freq. on A0 51 I cant keep up with it,just when I get it in memory and have satpc setup, boom its changed again enough already OK . So is

[amsat-bb] Re: In-flight iPhone snaps Space Shuttle launch

2011-05-20 Thread Roger Kolakowski
Good Girls Go to Heaven, Bad Girls Go Everywhere Roger WA1KAT On 5/20/2011 5:34 PM, George Henry wrote: And what was her iPhone doing turned on during approach? Still a no-no on all commercial carriers, AFAIK... George, KA3HSW - Original Message From: Clint

[amsat-bb] Re: Yaesu G-5400B and G-5500 controller

2011-05-10 Thread Roger Kolakowski
KR400 manual here... http://www.w4rp.com/KR400/ Roger WA1KAT On 5/10/2011 6:20 PM, i8cvs wrote: Hello, Sven LA6KJ The only information I got from the schematic diagrams is that the azimuth motor for the G5400B is a KR-400 and it is an old model of azimuth rotator used about 25 years ago

[amsat-bb] Re: Yaesu G-5400B and G-5500 controller

2011-05-10 Thread Roger Kolakowski
Well...with all this praise, the KR500 manual is here: http://www.w4rp.com/KR500/index.html Roger WA1KAT On 5/10/2011 7:20 PM, i8cvs wrote: Hi Roger, WA1KAT I have used the KR-400 as a single unit for the azimuth and a KR-500 as a single unit for the elevation since OSCAR-7 and provided a

[amsat-bb] Re: AO-51, on old friend.

2011-05-08 Thread Roger Kolakowski
In the past...like way past...didn't AMSAT keep a satellite alive by positioning a BAUDOT RTTY loop in Canada to fire up the satellite for the American continents, at least for declining passes? Of course the reset code may have been much simpler then, but computers make automatic timing and

[amsat-bb] Re: ITU Phonetics - Kilo

2011-04-11 Thread Roger Kolakowski
Until they start correcting names and Bombay becomes Mumbai and Peking becomes Beijing... Roger WA1KAT On 4/10/2011 6:57 PM, Glen Zook wrote: If you want to get technical, geographic names has been a standard much longer than the ICAO phonetics. However, it is fine with me if you insist on

[amsat-bb] Re: AMSAT Logo

2011-04-11 Thread Roger Kolakowski
KB5MU played with it here... http://www.mustbeart.com/wp/2003/05/03/amsat-logo-artwork/ http://www.mustbeart.com/weblog/graphics/logo-compare.gif You can always try to place the rectangle in your document then flood the white with the background color with Paint Shop Pro or Adobe. Roger

[amsat-bb] ARISSat-1 will be activated on Monday, April 11 at approximately 14:30 UTC ...

2011-04-11 Thread Roger Kolakowski
Last recorded packet from the Space Station was 20110411140912...so that transmitter was shut down 20 minutes prior to the scheduled start of the sat. Roger WA1KAT ___ Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author. Not an

[amsat-bb] Re: Diplexer

2011-04-10 Thread Roger Kolakowski
Amsat needs a WIKI to store all of this valuable information for hams of the future... Roger WA1KAT On 4/9/2011 10:53 PM, Art McBride wrote: Andrew, Both Duplexer and Diplexer allow for transmit and receive at the same time. A duplexer, as used on a 2 meter repeater has an extremely narrow

[amsat-bb] Re: Diplexer

2011-04-10 Thread Roger Kolakowski
I hadn't heard... will those be socketed or flashed? Roger WA1KAT On 4/10/2011 4:32 PM, George Henry wrote: Nah, hams of the future will have it downloaded to their chip implants at birth... :-) George, KA3HSW - Original Message - From: Roger Kolakowskirogerk...@aol.com

[amsat-bb] Re: Bird...much off topic

2011-04-06 Thread Roger Kolakowski
Even though I well remember the Trashman...I relly couldn' help but mention this newest rendition: http://www.metatube.com/en/videos/15957/Family-Guy-Peter-Bird-is-the-Word-Video/ Roger WA1KAT On 4/6/2011 6:15 AM, Ari Kosonen wrote: 2011/4/6 Kevin Deane summit...@live.com A-well-a

[amsat-bb] Re: -={Echo Madness}=-

2011-03-29 Thread Roger Kolakowski
Not directed at the authors, but in listening to the recording of that pass, I think it could have easily done without the multiple CQ's along with the whistling and blowing into the mike...eliminate those bad habits first and then working on not interrupting quick, 4 transmission exchanges

Re: [amsat-bb] Fwd: Allocation of 433 – 434 MHz Band for Short Range Devices in VR2

2011-03-07 Thread Roger Kolakowski
I think with a little research we will find that these frequencies are already in use by automobile tire pressure monitors on existing vehicles and maybe even garage door openers... Almost Part 95 type stuff if no... Roger WA1KAT On 3/7/2011 8:33 PM, Edward R. Cole wrote: Hong Kong is now

[amsat-bb] Re: FM SSB Receiver Kit

2011-03-04 Thread Roger Kolakowski
SDR type radio if you like...but why not a simple down-converter and leave the driving to an already existing HF radio? Roger WA1KAT On 3/3/2011 11:17 PM, Kevin Deane wrote: So my new trip is building a receiver for the SSB birds!!! How about that! Does anyone know where I can order a

[amsat-bb] Re: KIT

2011-03-04 Thread Roger Kolakowski
Obviously you did not consider my personal response as to SDR Radios and converters...others have provided leadsGoogle is your friend...insults get you nothing... Roger WA1KAT On 3/4/2011 11:57 PM, Jeff Moore wrote: because obviously everyone here just buys everything

[amsat-bb] Re: FM SSB Receiver Kit

2011-03-04 Thread Roger Kolakowski
On 3/4/2011 6:34 PM, Roger Kolakowski wrote: A SDR is a Software defined radio that uses your computer to do all the things that are not RF dertermined...very expensive a downconverter or converter is a simple front end that receives the signal on 435 or 145 mhz and converts it to usually

[amsat-bb] Re: Ham Radios on Cruises

2011-03-01 Thread Roger Kolakowski
Just bring a CB Radio...they are illegal everywhere... (humor/humour/hihi) Roger WA1KAT On 3/1/2011 5:49 PM, Glen Zook wrote: Sorry, but International law states that when in International Waters the ship is considered to be a part of the jurisdiction of the country of registry. The

[amsat-bb] Re: Mode A

2011-02-19 Thread Roger Kolakowski
Looks to me as though every other day GMT it is on Mode A...ala February 18,20,22 etc... It doesn't get simpler than that, but it can get harder when the old bird moves in and out of eclipse...a lesson for another day ;-) Roger WA1KAT On 2/19/2011 11:47 AM, Bob- W7LRD wrote: Hi Joe For

[amsat-bb] Re: ARISSat-1 Reception Challenge

2011-02-10 Thread Roger Kolakowski
Per the link...this is/was today... ...The crew will connect the ARISSat-1 transmitter to an ISS external antenna and perform a short test of the satellite transmissions Thursday 10 Feb... Roger WA1KAT On 2/10/2011 4:14 PM, Trevor . wrote: See http://www.uk.amsat.org/content/view/735/68/

[amsat-bb] Re: ARISSat-1 Reception Challenge

2011-02-10 Thread Roger Kolakowski
Nope...so maybe I should have posted on SAREX? Roger WA1KAT On 2/10/2011 5:07 PM, Trevor . wrote: --- On Thu, 10/2/11, Roger Kolakowskirogerk...@aol.com wrote: ...The crew will connect the ARISSat-1 transmitter to an ISS external antenna But as yet it's not an independant fully functioning

[amsat-bb] Re: Recorder battery died - anyone have a recording?

2011-02-07 Thread Roger Kolakowski
And this is where it SHOULD stand...this is a hobby...it is for personal satisfaction, not for every Tom, Dick and Harry to criticize in open forum without knowing the personal circumstances. If you want to criticize something that affects Satellite Operations... lets start listing the call

[amsat-bb] Re: Linear Xpndr Operating Economics.

2011-02-04 Thread Roger Kolakowski
even if they were QLF. That being said...I have works scores of stations with my own chirpy signal and even have received some polite 599's back. Roger Kolakowski WA1KAT On 2/4/2011 9:30 AM, Rich Dailey wrote: Let's not forget about the funcube dongle as a terrific economical solution

[amsat-bb] Re: FM birds

2011-02-02 Thread Roger Kolakowski
Check out the specs on ARISSat Roger WA1KAT On 2/2/2011 1:38 PM, wa4...@comcast.net wrote: Yep I agree FM birds are out of control and something needs to be done to make it a ham band again. There are some very bad operators on AO51. I try to make a call and as soon as I let go of the mic

[amsat-bb] Re: Sooo....

2011-02-01 Thread Roger Kolakowski
No...constructive criticism would have been more appropriate...that isn't what you received...grab the grid and move on...time is too short, enjoy the hobby! Roger WA1KAT On 2/2/2011 12:06 AM, Kevin Deane wrote: The person e-mailed me, I am over it. I suppose I look like the cry

[amsat-bb] Re: ARISSat-1 mentioned - ANS-028 Special Bulletin - NASA TV to Show Arrival of Progress Spacecraft at ISS

2011-01-30 Thread Roger Kolakowski
This page might be of interest as to it's bandplan... http://www.amsat.org/amsat-new/images/fck_images/2011_ARISSat-1_Frequency_Chart%281%29.jpg Roger WA1KAT On 1/29/2011 9:10 PM, Bruce Sawtelle wrote: Ham Radio payload just mentioned on NASA-TV, using the KEDR name, mentioned that it

[amsat-bb] Re: Verticals on FM sats

2010-11-18 Thread Roger Kolakowski
Check Bob Bruninga's (wb4apr) treatise on 19 verticals for use on 440 and 2 meter satellite frequencies (rather positive but you need a good ground plane) Google his call and 19 ground plane or look in the archives here... Roger WA1KAT On 11/18/2010 8:28 PM, John Geiger wrote: I apologize if

[amsat-bb] Re: Oldest working orbiting satellite? Todays quiz!

2010-11-05 Thread Roger Kolakowski
Technically it is not a communications satellite Roger WA1KAT Chris Bloy wrote: Technically the R/B isn't a satellite?? ___ Sent via amsat...@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author. Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the

[amsat-bb] Re: New User-New Station-Antennas-ADVICE?

2010-10-23 Thread Roger Kolakowski
Hello N... Your question is not clear...you do not ask a question about the M2 Yagis, only a question about 0 azimuth. Azimuth will not change between antenna brands. Is your question whether to use magnetic north or true north when setting up your beam? A search of Google shows the

[amsat-bb] Re: Kenwood THD-72A/E Duplex function

2010-10-03 Thread Roger Kolakowski
This will help with the picture: http://www.thiecom.com/kataloge/firmen/kenwood/kenwood-thd72e-preinfo.pdf Roger WA1KAT On 10/3/2010 5:18 AM, andy thomas wrote: At the (British) National Hamfest yesterday I had a play with the pre-production model of the THD-72E and asked about full duplex.

[amsat-bb] Re: AO51 weak sig

2010-09-09 Thread Roger Kolakowski
WOW! Please? Roger WA1KAT On 9/9/2010 10:01 AM, wa4...@comcast.net wrote: Whats up with AO51 I can just tell that it is there .Little to no signal ? up the output some WA4HFN Damon ___ Sent via amsat...@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are

[amsat-bb] Re: Images of Saturn's Moon Dione Taken By Cassini Probe

2010-09-04 Thread Roger Kolakowski
http://www.ciclops.org/view_media/33110/Dione_Rev_137_Raw_Preview_4 There looks to be a house with a tower and beam antenna on the top of this bluff... Roger WA1KAT On 9/4/2010 4:01 PM, B J wrote: http://www.ciclops.org/view_event/141/DIONE_REV_137_RAW_PREVIEW These pictures show an

[amsat-bb] Re: GPS for dx-expedition

2010-09-02 Thread Roger Kolakowski
Hi Patrick... For historical reference...somehow I don't think you would ever be questioned about your locations ala the DXpeditions by Don Miller in the 1960's. Technology has come too far... Roger WA1KAT Patrick STODDARD (WD9EWK/VA7EWK) wrote: Hi Jim! I've never been asked by ARRL to

[amsat-bb] Re: New Satellite Downlink?

2010-08-25 Thread Roger Kolakowski
With increasing solar activity and new awareness of the possible detrimental effects worldwide of solar storms, combined with the time delay for a solar event to reach Earth (2-3 days) I believe that a possible rebroadcast of Solar Weather ala WWV style, could be a useful educational tool as

[amsat-bb] Re: ISS APRS Packet Active

2010-06-30 Thread Roger Kolakowski
Good day Mani... I can send you here to see what is happening on ISS for Packet... http://www.ariss.net/ Roger WA1KAT Mani VU2WMY wrote: Just heard ISS APRS packet active over VU Land during 12:44 pass. Can someone confirm? Mani, VU2WMY

[amsat-bb] Re: seeking examples of frequency bands used in amateur spacecraft

2010-04-06 Thread Roger Kolakowski
Nice resource...it shows a lot of work went into the table Roger WA1KAT Andrew Glasbrenner wrote: Samudra Haque wrote: Hello with reference to the US FCC Part 97 and in particular section 97.207 Space Station available http://www.arrl.org/FandES/field/regulations/news/part97/c.html#207

[amsat-bb] Re: Membership Benefits

2010-03-07 Thread Roger Kolakowski
Let's try it off the cuff... AMSAT is the central collection point for current satellite status, future technological development, international lobbying efforts, informational resources, contact coordination, information dissemination, etc (forgot debate) Without AMSAT and its BB

[amsat-bb] Re: Spacewalks

2010-02-13 Thread Roger Kolakowski
Play nice now... This page is up to date http://www.issfanclub.com/frequencies Roger WA1KAT - Original Message - From: Vince Fiscus, KB7ADL vlfis...@mcn.net To: amsat-bb@amsat.org Sent: Saturday, February 13, 2010 11:33 AM Subject: [amsat-bb] Re: Spacewalks At 09:14 AM 2/12/2010

[amsat-bb] Re: First Tweet from space

2010-01-26 Thread Roger Kolakowski
This is one of the more obvious reasons why the ISS crew doesn't need to use Ham Radio http://twitter.com/Astro_TJ Thoughtful comments during the times they have to play Roger WA1KAT Trevor . wrote: Expedition 22 sends first Tweet from space

[amsat-bb] Re: Contact For Antenna Warehouse...

2010-01-19 Thread Roger Kolakowski
If you tried to call them yesterday (Monday, January 19, 2010) it was a Federal Holiday here in the States. Roger WA1KAT - Original Message - From: g0...@aol.com To: rupert.hamb...@gmail.com; amsat-bb@amsat.org Sent: Tuesday, January 19, 2010 4:10 AM Subject: [amsat-bb] Re: Contact For

[amsat-bb] Re: Contact For Antenna Warehouse...

2010-01-19 Thread Roger Kolakowski
SRI... that was January 18 that was a holiday...more coffee required... Roger WA1KAT - Original Message - From: Roger Kolakowski rogerk...@aol.com To: g0...@aol.com; rupert.hamb...@gmail.com; amsat-bb@amsat.org Sent: Tuesday, January 19, 2010 7:49 AM Subject: [amsat-bb] Re: Contact

[amsat-bb] Re: Winter Project

2010-01-08 Thread Roger Kolakowski
I keep running across some 832/829B sockets (maybe also 5894) in my pile of stuff...that means there are tubes somewhere in the same pile... Roger WA1KAT - Original Message - From: George Henry ka3...@att.net To: amsat bb amsat-bb@amsat.org Sent: Friday, January 08, 2010 7:36 PM Subject:

[amsat-bb] Re: Winter Project

2010-01-07 Thread Roger Kolakowski
You didn't say what band or what mode but you could us a couple of FM Prog Line dual 6146 strips to remove the few parts and have a tube that you can beat on and still replace with inexpensive new tubes or NOS. If you were just running FM, you could just whip up an input circuit and use the strip

[amsat-bb] Re: Winter Project

2010-01-07 Thread Roger Kolakowski
Ah...I now see that you wanted the amp for 2 meters...eyes are getting old or I have been staring at RF tuning adjustments too long... A GE Prog Line will drop right down for you. Roger Wa1KAT - Original Message - From: Douglas Anoman dano...@email.itt-tech.edu To: amsat-bb@amsat.org

[amsat-bb] Re: Winter Project

2010-01-07 Thread Roger Kolakowski
...I'm looking for a winter project can any one point me in the direction of a 2 meter tube amp nothing crazy about 25-50 out, 1-10 in. I have never used or played with a tube circuit so i thougt winter why not... I believe the power supply will be your biggest obsticle...in the old days,

[amsat-bb] Re: Winter Project

2010-01-07 Thread Roger Kolakowski
Actually, 2 Meters is 149.896229 MHz...since we are picking nits... Roger WA1KAT ___ 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] Re: back on the birds after 15-year absence - want tips on antenna system

2009-12-29 Thread Roger Kolakowski
Nice, informative response Drew...I'm keeping this one on the wall! Roger WA1KAT - Original Message - From: Andrew Glasbrenner glasbren...@mindspring.com To: William Hein bill.aa...@gmail.com Cc: amsat-bb@amsat.org Sent: Monday, December 28, 2009 9:27 PM Subject: [amsat-bb] Re: back on

[amsat-bb] Re: SO-67 over Europe thanks for test

2009-11-07 Thread Roger Kolakowski
How narrow is FMN? Roger WA1KAT - Original Message - From: OZ1MY oz...@privat.dk To: Kostas Ioannidis kostas.ioanni...@gmail.com; AMSAT-BB amsat-bb@amsat.org Sent: Saturday, November 07, 2009 6:40 AM Subject: [amsat-bb] Re: SO-67 over Europe thanks for test Hi Kostas, If you do not

[amsat-bb] Re: SO-67 over Europe thanks for test

2009-11-07 Thread Roger Kolakowski
Yes it did help...2.5 KHz it is... Roger WA1KAT - Original Message - From: OZ1MY oz...@privat.dk To: Roger Kolakowski rogerk...@aol.com; Kostas Ioannidis kostas.ioanni...@gmail.com; AMSAT-BB amsat-bb@amsat.org Sent: Saturday, November 07, 2009 8:29 AM Subject: Re: [amsat-bb] Re: SO-67

[amsat-bb] Re: Can we get them to fix AO-40 first then?

2009-10-11 Thread Roger Kolakowski
Actually they are referring to the Geostationary Sats at the equator. Roger WA1KAT - Original Message - From: Michael Tondee mat...@netcommander.com Cc: amsat-bb@amsat.org Sent: Sunday, October 11, 2009 1:29 PM Subject: [amsat-bb] Re: Can we get them to fix AO-40 first then? I'm sure

[amsat-bb] Re: FW: OFF grid solar system

2009-10-03 Thread Roger Kolakowski
Dear Pat... There is no reason to requote your entire thought process...you have done it 3 times...you are at the point of becoming obnoxious. I find that it is more effective to restate original opinions in different words so that others may better understand what I am trying to say. If people

[amsat-bb] Re: Fw: Ao 07

2009-09-20 Thread Roger Kolakowski
Jack... AO-7 has a range/passband of frequencies it passes...you should be able to move around in that passband to avoid other qso's... Roger WA1KAT - Original Message - From: Jack Barbera barberaalderw...@yahoo.com To: Amsat Reflector amsat-bb@amsat.org Sent: Sunday, September 20, 2009

[amsat-bb] Re: AMSAT-BB Digest, Vol 4, Issue 464

2009-09-13 Thread Roger Kolakowski
Then I stand corrected...two weeks worth of BS has been thrown around because some people are unable to read... Roger WA1KAT - Original Message - From: Nigel Gunn G8IFF/W8IFF ni...@ngunn.net To: Roger Kolakowski rogerk...@aol.com Cc: amsat-bb@amsat.org Sent: Sunday, September 13, 2009 10

[amsat-bb] Re: Why PCSAT is hard to recover

2009-09-04 Thread Roger Kolakowski
Thank you Bob... You always have a refreshing, clear, informative response for any inquiry into your systems. The fact that you recognize a design error publicly reassures us neophytes that new designs are built considering past events. It's always a pleasure hearing one of your explanations.

[amsat-bb] Re: Arrow Antennas

2009-08-16 Thread Roger Kolakowski
I will say that I can improve my 437 reception by rotating the beam...I also have gotten better signals by aiming the beam at a point on the ground 100 feet away... Why criticize? Everyone else can do anything they want to their antennas without me getting upset...afterall, it's not MY antenna.

[amsat-bb] Re: Arrow Antennas

2009-08-16 Thread Roger Kolakowski
I will say that I can improve my 437 reception by rotating the beam...I also have gotten better signals by aiming the beam at a point on the ground 100 feet away... Why criticize? Everyone else can do anything they want to their antennas without me getting upset...afterall, it's not MY antenna.

[amsat-bb] Re: Remote Sat Operations (Really Remote!)

2009-08-15 Thread Roger Kolakowski
As long as you stay out of the shadow of the Oh, Hard Luck you should have some great horizons ;-) Roger WA1KAT Clary, James T, Civilian wrote: Diego Garcia (QTH 07S 072E, grid MI62) may not be the worst place for satellite ops, but for the rest of the year it's home for me! Could be

[amsat-bb] Re: Indian high-orbit satellite vs ITAR

2009-08-02 Thread Roger Kolakowski
The current administration seems to have given some consideration to relaxing the ITAR Satellite rules... http://rescommunis.wordpress.com/2009/07/05/obama-itar-reform-could-move-sat ellites-back-to-commerce/ Perhaps we should join the U.S. space hardware makers who have complained about lost

[amsat-bb] Re: Aug 2nd, 2009, low elevation pass still decoded

2009-08-02 Thread Roger Kolakowski
Hi Mike... I notice that the packets you receive seem all perfect...have you considered turning your PASSALL ON and leaving your buffer ON to be able to look at everything coming down? Just a thought... Roger WA1KAT - Original Message - From: Mike Rupprecht m...@mike-rupprecht.de I

[amsat-bb] Re: NEED CONTACT WITH MAINE AND RHODE ISLAND FOR W.A.SAWARD!

2009-07-27 Thread Roger Kolakowski
HI PATRICK... ACTUALLY YOU ARE CORRECT...WE SHOULDN'T PAY ATTENTION TO THE FORMAT ON INQUIRIES ON THE BB BUT SHOULD DIRECT OUR ANSWERS TO THE QUESTIONS ASKED... I LIVE IN MASSACHUSETTS BUT AM UNABLE TO PROVIDE CONTACTS FROM THE TWO ADJOINING STATES AT THIS TIME... I HOWEVER AM ABLE TO SENT RTTY

[amsat-bb] Re: NEED CONTACT WITH MAINE AND RHODE ISLAND FOR W.A.S AWARD!

2009-07-26 Thread Roger Kolakowski
Hi David... Your CAPS KEY seems to be stuck on...maybe you should look into getting a new keyboard... Roger WA1KAT - Original Message - From: DAVID BIRD kc7...@gmail.com To: amsat-bb@amsat.org Sent: Saturday, July 25, 2009 10:20 PM Subject: [amsat-bb] NEED CONTACT WITH MAINE AND RHODE

[amsat-bb] Re: Elk Ant/ metal mast??

2009-07-24 Thread Roger Kolakowski
Though you may find the Elk construction to be a little flimsy for a permanent installation, you should be able to end mount the boom with little significant distortion of the pattern. Using some aluminum plates and a few bolts or U-bolts should work. Remember your 15 degrees of elevation for the

[amsat-bb] Re: Evidence of moon landings....!

2009-07-20 Thread Roger Kolakowski
on ham radio...now it includes HEO vs LEO and Lunar landing realities... Roger WA1KAT - Original Message - From: n...@bellsouth.net To: Roger Kolakowski ; amsat-bb@amsat.org Sent: Monday, July 20, 2009 11:34 AM Subject: Re: [amsat-bb] Re: Evidence of moon landings! My

[amsat-bb] Re: OT: Universal Text Messaging and Pagers (WASRe:Re:dream)

2009-07-07 Thread Roger Kolakowski
Listen to the MANY years of experience here on the forum and approach the FCC with nothing except an appeal for a previous decision you don't agree with. We have been told to, and allowed the privilege to police ourselves...a privilege extended to very few services. Asking the FCC for the Right

[amsat-bb] Fw: [keps] orb09176.2l.amsat - old keps

2009-07-03 Thread Roger Kolakowski
Old keps 6/25/09 Roger WA1KAT - Original Message - From: Ray Hoad r.h...@att.net To: AMSAT KEP k...@amsat.org Sent: Thursday, June 25, 2009 10:29 PM Subject: [keps] orb09176.2l.amsat SB KEPS @ AMSAT $ORB09176.N 2Line Orbital Elements 09176.AMSAT HR AMSAT ORBITAL ELEMENTS FOR

[amsat-bb] Re: Putting Talk Into Action!

2009-07-03 Thread Roger Kolakowski
Why not initially inquire of William Leijenaar PE1RAH about his completed transponder, the Mark I, Type I of which is already in space in the satellite from India? Last heard he was looking for a standardized frame for a cubesat to place it in...work with him financially, provide him with, or aim

[amsat-bb] OT? Illegal - for U.S. - Commercial Equipment

2009-06-11 Thread Roger Kolakowski
I have a conference call set up for Tuesday with the FCC's OET and another department... May I suggest that unless this radio runs full duplex and is proven to have significant sensitivity, there is probably a more appropriate forum than the AMSAT-BB... One person's time/space consuming effort

[amsat-bb] Re: 10GHZ transceiver

2009-05-28 Thread Roger Kolakowski
Luc... A quick google search leads to this page that even has a contact phone number...there is entirely too much information for me to digest however it looks like a component in the portable personal HUGHESnet satellite system...

[amsat-bb] Re: Gain VS Bandwidth at 2.4GHZ

2009-05-17 Thread Roger Kolakowski
:27, Roger Kolakowski wrote: A part of my mystery is solved WiFi and WiMAX I am not a big fan of WiFi as i have some security concern but i discover that i don't have the best antenna for 2.4 and fiddling with it is not an option. A true 2.4 is in the mail to replace it and with 2 antennas now i

[amsat-bb] Re: Gain VS Bandwidth at 2.4GHZ

2009-05-16 Thread Roger Kolakowski
Not that they were optimum tuned for the 2.5 GHz frequency but what polarity were the Pringles Can washer antennas that were so popular for Net-Stumbling a few years ago? Roger WA1KAT - Original Message - From: Greg D. ko6th_g...@hotmail.com To: luclebla...@videotron.ca;