[amsat-bb] Re: AMSAT Symposium News Posted to the Web

2009-10-15 Thread Bob McGwier
Did I ever tell you about the time I cranked 130w on 435 in Providence, R.I. and I received an admonishing phone call from OTIS, AFB asking me if I was on the air, reminding me of the limitations and my obligation to warn them? I hope I was not the cause of a false alarm, but I don't know. I

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2009-10-15 Thread W4ART Arthur Feller
Specific information is available on line. Here's the text. US7 In the band 420–450 MHz and within the following areas, the peak envelope power output of a transmitter employed in the amateur service shall not exceed 50 watts, unless expressly authorized by the FCC after mutual agreement,

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2009-10-15 Thread Steve Meuse
Bob McGwier expunged (rwmcgw...@gmail.com): Did I ever tell you about the time I cranked 130w on 435 in Providence, R.I. and I received an admonishing phone call from OTIS, AFB asking me if I was on the air, reminding me of the limitations and my obligation to warn them? I hope I was not

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2009-10-15 Thread Bob McGwier
That was the source of my confusion as well. My interpretation would be the rule applies only to OTIS AFB (in this case) and it doesn' exist so it cannot apply to a nonexistent entity. Bob Steve Meuse wrote: Steve Meuse expunged (sme...@mara.org): (e) In the State of Massachusetts

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2009-10-15 Thread Steve Meuse
Steve Meuse expunged (sme...@mara.org): (e) In the State of Massachusetts within a 160-kilometer (100 mile) radius around locations at Otis Air Force Base, Massachusetts (latitude 41°45' North, longitude 70°32' West); Also, I don't know if this has any legal basis, but technically there

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2009-10-15 Thread Ben Jackson
On 10/15/2009, Bob McGwier rwmcgw...@gmail.com wrote: Steve Meuse expunged (sme...@mara.org): (e) In the State of Massachusetts within a 160-kilometer (100 mile) radius around locations at Otis Air Force Base, Massachusetts (latitude 41°45' North, longitude 70°32' West); That was

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2009-10-15 Thread GEORGE ABBOTT
: Thursday, October 15, 2009 2:15 PM Subject: [amsat-bb] Re: AMSAT Symposium News Posted to the Web That was the source of my confusion as well. My interpretation would be the rule applies only to OTIS AFB (in this case) and it doesn' exist so it cannot apply to a nonexistent entity. Bob Steve

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2009-10-14 Thread Rocky Jones
it will be entertaining to see how this progresses...most of the bleep sats die quickly...to much satellite for to little space...but lets see how suitsat 2 turns out I agree we need more Oscar 7's... Robert WB5MZO

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2009-10-14 Thread Sanford, Fred
[mailto:amsat-bb-boun...@amsat.org] On Behalf Of Rocky Jones Sent: Wednesday, October 14, 2009 11:58 AM To: n...@bellsouth.net; luclebla...@videotron.ca; Amsat BB Subject: [amsat-bb] Re: AMSAT Symposium News Posted to the Web http://www.qsl.net/pe1rah/HAMSAT.htm I am just trying to figure out why

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2009-10-14 Thread Rocky Jones
...@amsat.org [mailto:amsat-bb-boun...@amsat.org] On Behalf Of Rocky Jones Sent: Wednesday, October 14, 2009 11:58 AM To: n...@bellsouth.net; luclebla...@videotron.ca; Amsat BB Subject: [amsat-bb] Re: AMSAT Symposium News Posted to the Web http://www.qsl.net/pe1rah/HAMSAT.htm I am just trying

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2009-10-14 Thread Mark VandeWettering
The funding solution will go by an international funding campaign and by a fixed minimal contribution per amateur who want's to have an HEO. I am member of a local marina and each new member should pay a one time Dredging Fee of 250$. The marina is open here from May 15 to October 4 about 5

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2009-10-14 Thread John B. Stephensen
; Amsat BB amsat-bb@amsat.org Sent: Wednesday, October 14, 2009 15:58 UTC Subject: [amsat-bb] Re: AMSAT Symposium News Posted to the Web http://www.qsl.net/pe1rah/HAMSAT.htm I am just trying to figure out why AMSAT NA is not taking advantage of work already done. Robert WB5MZO

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2009-10-14 Thread Bob McGwier
Why aren't you? I have not heard your signal on a single linear satellite, including VU. The technology BUILT and currently undergoing testing in ARISSat 1 will provide real tangible benefit for linear transponders (and nonlinear) in the VHF/UHF range for all sorts of missions. But you sling

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2009-10-14 Thread WILLIAMS MICHAEL
Tim N3TL said:   I also don't share your view of?satellite operation using a handheld or otherwise portable station, which is less than positive. Again, I mean no disrespect - but I find very little challenge and even less satisfaction in making a satellite contact running 50-100 watts into?a

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2009-10-14 Thread Tim - N3TL
on the way fairly soon. I find that very exciting. 73 to all, Tim - N3TL From: Mark VandeWettering kf6...@gmail.com To: amsat-bb@amsat.org Sent: Wednesday, October 14, 2009 3:54:31 PM Subject: [amsat-bb] Re: AMSAT Symposium News Posted to the Web The funding

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2009-10-14 Thread Tony Langdon
At 03:53 AM 10/15/2009, Andrew Glasbrenner wrote: Sanford, Fred wrote: I hope that AMSAT NA does not use an 70cm uplink, because that band is not available for transmitting in all areas of the US. I live near Cape Cod, MA and 70cm is not available for transmitting because of PAVE PAWS.

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2009-10-14 Thread Tim - N3TL
, 2009 4:48:47 PM Subject: [amsat-bb] Re: AMSAT Symposium News Posted to the Web Tim N3TL said:   I also don't share your view of?satellite operation using a handheld or otherwise portable station, which is less than positive. Again, I mean no disrespect - but I find very little challenge

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2009-10-14 Thread Rocky Jones
of mirth at a recent BDAY party. Robert WB5MZO From: kd6...@comcast.net To: orbit...@hotmail.com; n...@bellsouth.net; luclebla...@videotron.ca; amsat-bb@amsat.org Subject: Re: [amsat-bb] Re: AMSAT Symposium News Posted to the Web Date: Wed, 14 Oct 2009 20:06:13 + AMSAT has a U/V linear

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2009-10-14 Thread G0MRF
Beware the troll. He speaks with zero knowledge but high opinions. contribute or get out the way In a message dated 14/10/2009 21:24:40 GMT Standard Time, orbit...@hotmail.com writes: John. I was told by someone else that the problem was current use...but if ITAR is the problem,

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2009-10-13 Thread Luc Leblanc
The new AMSAT CubeSat's initial capability is planned to add to the popular low-earth orbit FM transponder fleet allowing hams to continue to use their existing handheld and portable antenna systems. This also continues the accessible entry path for new satellite operators to get started.

[amsat-bb] Re: AMSAT Symposium News Posted to the Web

2009-10-13 Thread Luc Leblanc
On 13 Oct 2009 at 18:42, Tim - N3TL wrote: Date sent: Tue, 13 Oct 2009 18:42:15 -0700 (PDT) From: Tim - N3TL n...@bellsouth.net Subject:Re: [amsat-bb] Re: AMSAT Symposium News Posted to the Web To: Luc Leblanc luclebla...@videotron.ca, amsat-bb@amsat.org Copies to: eu-am

[amsat-bb] Re: AMSAT Symposium News Posted to the Web

2009-10-13 Thread Tim - N3TL
- N3TL From: Luc Leblanc luclebla...@videotron.ca To: amsat-bb@amsat.org Cc: eu-am...@yahoogroups.com Sent: Tuesday, October 13, 2009 11:05:59 AM Subject: [amsat-bb] Re: AMSAT Symposium News Posted to the Web The new AMSAT CubeSat's initial capability