[amsat-bb] New satellite rigs?

2009-08-07 Thread John Geiger
Is anyone hearing any rumors of new satellite rigs on the horizon (pun intended)? The TS2000 and Icom 910H are hitting 9 years on the market, and Yaesu isn't currently marketing a satellite rig. 73s Jon AA5JG ___ Sent via

[amsat-bb] Re: New satellite rigs?

2009-08-07 Thread Simon (HB9DRV)
My serious guess is that ICOM will bring out a IC-910H replacement, if you look at their recent offerings then there's really only the IC-910H which could be upgraded. The IC-703 has been discontinued, so unless there's a new QRP rig in the works then I hope there will be a new VHF/UHF/SHF

[amsat-bb] Re: New satellite rigs?

2009-08-07 Thread STeve Andre'
I didn't know the 703 was discontinued. Sigh--I wanted to have some friends get them. I'd like to think that Icom will come out with other radios, but given the current economy, will they do that, I wonder. SHF on a radio--I like that! --STeve Andre' wb8wsf en82 On Friday 07 August 2009

[amsat-bb] Re: New satellite rigs?

2009-08-07 Thread Simon (HB9DRV)
- Original Message - From: STeve Andre' and...@msu.edu I'd like to think that Icom will come out with other radios, but given the current economy, will they do that, I wonder. Look at the price of the IC-7600 - and that's selling well, as is the IC-7700. There's plenty of money for

[amsat-bb] Re: Is HRD Version 5 Released yet?

2009-08-07 Thread Simon (HB9DRV)
No, It's in beta until about the end of October. Simon Brown, HB9DRV www.ham-radio-deluxe.com - Original Message - From: Randy rswa...@twcny.rr.com Is HRD Version 5 Released yet? ___ Sent via amsat...@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are

[amsat-bb] Re: Acer Aspire One SatPC32

2009-08-07 Thread claryco
Hi Tim, I'm curious about what symptoms you're experiencing with your Aspire One, which I'm also using. ? In my case, during the short time I had available?to use SatPC32 with mine netbook just before leaving the country, I found that the Doppler corrections from the program were slow in

[amsat-bb] ANDE-2 frequencies

2009-08-07 Thread Henk, PA3GUO
Please note this is not a formal statement of the ANDE-2 owners My observation, confirmed by Mike, DK3WN, is that for best results the following downlink frequencies should be assumed: POLLUX: 145.826 MHz 1200 bd AFSK CASTOR: 145.828 MHz 1200 bd AFSK Henk, PA3GUO

[amsat-bb] ande keps

2009-08-07 Thread Nigel Gunn G8IFF/W8IFF
DRAGONSAT 1 35690U 09038B 09217.97658609 +.00019083 +0-0 +10072-3 0 00133 2 35690 051.6416 050.8490 0005305 104.3300 255.8301 15.80669917001027 ANDE DEB (POLLUX CYLIN) 1 35691U 09038C 09218.92623280 .00030728 0-0 16090-3 075 2 35691 051.6389 045.9400 0003086 062.1846 297.9645

[amsat-bb] Re: Acer Aspire One SatPC32

2009-08-07 Thread Tim Lilley
\Jim, I know I responded to you off the BB, but it occurs to me that I should post a response to the reflector. I'm not having any symptoms at all when using SatPC 32 with the Acer. The combination works very well to provide Doppler tuning for my two radios. I have never tried using computer

[amsat-bb] AO-51 (Aug 7-09)

2009-08-07 Thread Gregory Dober
Haven't been on in a few days and saw that Gould did some software uploads. Before I rip my system apart to troubleshoot, is the bird on a lower power level? Usually those 32 degree passes over the Midwest for me are not difficult to hear. Today, I could hear it but barely audible. Getting

[amsat-bb] Re: AO-51 (Aug 7-09)

2009-08-07 Thread Gould Smith
Hi Greg and BB, After the software reload the end of July, AO-51 went into a no eclipse period. This no eclipse period will last until next May. We will be able to run higher power levels since there is always solar power and the batteries stay charged. AO-51 is TXing more power than it has

[amsat-bb] Re: AO-51 (Aug 7-09)

2009-08-07 Thread Gregory Dober
Gould, Thanks. That answers that question...have ladder...will climb! 73 Greg N3MVF -Original Message- From: Gould Smith [mailto:gould...@bellsouth.net] Sent: Friday, August 07, 2009 9:35 AM To: Gregory Dober; amsat-bb@amsat.org Subject: Re: [amsat-bb] AO-51 (Aug 7-09) Hi Greg and

[amsat-bb] Re: New satellite rigs?

2009-08-07 Thread Michael Pfeuffer
I've got high hopes for the Flex-5000 + the internal UHF/VHF module. It's supposed to be available late 2009. --Mike WQ5C John Geiger wrote: Is anyone hearing any rumors of new satellite rigs on the horizon (pun intended)? The TS2000 and Icom 910H are hitting 9 years on the market, and

[amsat-bb] Re: Avoiding statics on helix antennas

2009-08-07 Thread i8cvs
Hi Joe WB9SBD The ARRL Handbook explain that you must consider the velocity factor.To put a shorted quarter-wave coax line at the converter input as a short for the statics is easer than to find out from where the statis came from ! 73 de i8CVS Domenico - Original Message -

[amsat-bb] Re: New satellite rigs?

2009-08-07 Thread Bob McGwier
John Geiger wrote: Is anyone hearing any rumors of new satellite rigs on the horizon (pun intended)? The TS2000 and Icom 910H are hitting 9 years on the market, and Yaesu isn't currently marketing a satellite rig. 73s Jon AA5JG You wouldn't be talking about the Flex Radio, Flex5000

[amsat-bb] uhf amp

2009-08-07 Thread Jerry
Hi: I,m in a need of a manual for a TE Systems RF power amp Model 4410G . I would settle for a copy or schematic. Jerry w0sat ___ Sent via amsat...@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those

[amsat-bb] Receiving ISS Packet

2009-08-07 Thread w6zkh
I am having a problem receiving packets from ISS. Good signals, data LED lights, but nothing shows on the screen. If I monitor normal 2m packet freq or APRS channel, I have no problems. I am monitoring the 145.825 mhz freq and I guess it is still 1200 baud, not 9600? Anyone with any ideas. I

[amsat-bb] FW: [keps] Satellites Added to AMSAT KEPs

2009-08-07 Thread Randy
I also asked them to add them to their satellite pass prediction page.. Randy - N2CUA -Original Message- From: keps-boun...@amsat.org [mailto:keps-boun...@amsat.org] On Behalf Of Ray Hoad Sent: Thursday, August 06, 2009 11:34 PM To: AMSAT KEP Subject: [keps] Satellites Added to AMSAT

[amsat-bb] [keps] Satellites Added to AMSAT KEPs

2009-08-07 Thread Randy
-Original Message- From: Randy [mailto:rswa...@twcny.rr.com] Sent: Friday, August 07, 2009 7:26 PM To: 'amsat-bb@amsat.org' Subject: FW: [keps] Satellites Added to AMSAT KEPs I also asked them to add them to their satellite pass prediction page.. Randy - N2CUA -Original

[amsat-bb] Re: [keps] Satellites Added to AMSAT KEPs

2009-08-07 Thread Nigel Gunn G8IFF/W8IFF
Strange. I've been including it with the ANDES keps for tha past week. DRAGONSAT 1 35690U 09038B 09219.55708264 .00020612 0-0 10814-3 080 2 35690 051.6412 042.6502 0005132 114.2254 245.9309 15.80739453 1270 ANDE DEB (POLLUX CYLIN) 1 35691U 09038C 09219.62171878 .00031982 0-0

[amsat-bb] Re: New satellite rigs?

2009-08-07 Thread Sebastian
Simon please buy a used IC-910H, that way you can fix the Satellite Module! I'm sure you can re-sell it for about the same you pay, maybe more. I personally doubt that Icom will replace the 910H any time soon. That rig, given it's price tag and being only for 2m/440/1.2, must not sell

[amsat-bb] Re: New satellite rigs?

2009-08-07 Thread Gary Joe Mayfield
I know it would be kind of a spendy option, but has anyone looked at the elecraft transverters? 73, Joe kk0sd -Original Message- From: amsat-bb-boun...@amsat.org [mailto:amsat-bb-boun...@amsat.org] On Behalf Of Michael Pfeuffer Sent: Friday, August 07, 2009 12:01 PM To: John Geiger Cc:

[amsat-bb] Re: New satellite rigs?

2009-08-07 Thread John Geiger
I think Icom already updated the Icom 718 with the Icom 7200. 73s John AA5JG --- On Fri, 8/7/09, Sebastian w...@bellsouth.net wrote: From: Sebastian w...@bellsouth.net Subject: [amsat-bb] Re: New satellite rigs? To: AMSAT BB AMSAT-BB@amsat.org Date: Friday, August 7, 2009, 9:39 PM Simon