To clarify, I was referring to contacts relayed via ISS either through the digipeater or the voice repeater.
On Thu, May 19, 2011 at 3:44 PM, Justin Pinnix <[email protected]>wrote: > On a related note, I saw a FAQ that indicated that LOTW does not accept ISS > contacts. Is that still the case? Seems kinda strange. > > > On Thu, May 19, 2011 at 2:46 PM, Ted <[email protected]> wrote: > >> Ben, >> >> 1. if you use HRD Logbook, you need to input the satellite name and >> indicate >> 'propagation' as 'satellite' on that tab. Name must be exact name of sat >> including hyphen: AO-51 not ao51. Not doing this will not pick up the >> contact in LoTW. >> >> 2. Always use most current version of HRD. (I think HRD is the best >> overall >> CAT program as it blends all your needs into 1 program - others will >> disagree) and the price is right ! (there is a HRD Group on Yahoo Groups >> that is helpful or you can look in the HRD forums for an answer) >> >> 3. There is a LoTW tab in the current version of HRD Logbook. If you >> highlight an entry and click the LoTW tab it will prompt you through the >> process. If you have a log page open, you can hold the 'ctrl' key down and >> highlight multiple entries. Or you can export your log and upload the >> entire >> log each time. I have been uploading on a weekly basis, usually on a >> Monday >> (after a contest or weekend sat passes) >> >> 4. QSL cards are often a budget issue. My personal choice for best quality >> and the ability to work with you on your own design is RUSPRINT (Google >> it) >> Darryl will customize the back side of the card for sat contacts (look at >> the back of K8YSE's card for example of a layout) >> >> 5. It is customary to include SASE. Ask the other guy - look at his >> QRZ.com >> page). The frustration is that not all sat folks will return a card, even >> with a SASE, but that is part of the game . Now that LoTW has a VUCC, you >> could rely solely on that, but it may not happen in your lifetime >> depending >> on your age. >> >> Good hunting, Ted K7TRK >> >> -----Original Message----- >> From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On >> Behalf Of Ben Napper >> Sent: Tuesday, May 17, 2011 2:32 PM >> To: [email protected] >> Subject: [amsat-bb] My First Satellite Contacts >> >> Wow! >> >> I've been grinning ear-to-ear for a little while now that I have my first >> satellite contacts completed. I find it astonishing that a hobby as >> mundane >> sounding as Amateur Radio can have any aspect of it that is >> as exhilarating as this experience has been. From the day I got my Tech >> ticket, I've wanted to work the birds, but, being a younger ham, life >> takes >> its turns. Thank you to my #1 - K8YSE, #2 - AC0RA, #3 - W7JPI, #4 - >> WA4NV, >> and #5 - K8TL. >> >> That said, I've learned a few things while lurking on here and the >> satellites. >> - Be patient. There's a lot of hams and only a few FM birds. (I'd love to >> get into the linear birds too, but I'd need congressional approval from >> the >> wife for the budgetary consideration required to make that a reality.) >> - Don't try to transmit on the bird's downlink frequency. No matter how >> hard you try, you will be doing a lot of talking to yourself. >> - Clean up the dog poo in the backyard. >> >> Now, some questions: I want to use Ham Radio Deluxe as my log (unless I >> hear >> of something that is much better) and I'm setup for LotW. How often >> should >> I upload to LotW? Are there any gotchas with logging satellite contacts? >> Best practices? >> >> Also, I want to (eventually) do paper QSL cards. If you do them, how do >> you >> usually handle them? Who do you recommend to use to get them made? >> >> Thanks, >> >> Ben Napper - KC0PCQ >> _______________________________________________ >> Sent via [email protected]. 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 >> >> >> _______________________________________________ >> Sent via [email protected]. 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 >> > > _______________________________________________ Sent via [email protected]. 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
