[amsat-bb] TS-790 and sat comunication

2009-10-26 Thread Mario Manissero
Hello folks, Recently I have in my station a TS-790 for satellites. In the past the radio used for this activity was a IC-821. On that radio, for sat activity, is suggested to use the main band for downlink reception and the sub band for the uplink. This because the reception in main band is

[amsat-bb] I: TS-790 and sat comunication

2009-10-26 Thread Francesco Grappi
Hi Mario, I'm using this radio for satellites since 1998. It's work great without problem at all. 73 Francesco IW4DVZ -Messaggio originale- Da: amsat-bb-boun...@amsat.org [mailto:amsat-bb-boun...@amsat.org] Per conto di Mario Manissero Inviato: lunedì 26 ottobre 2009 14.32 A:

[amsat-bb] Err ... right.

2009-10-26 Thread John Hackett
Yes, Dan, I did get that bit. The other half of the twisted pair is GM1SXX, IT engineer by trade and software guru. If my proposal does bear fruit, would you be interested in giving D-Rats a haircut?. (read: produce a dedicdated cut-down 'space' version). As per today, we're

[amsat-bb] Re: TS-790 and sat comunication

2009-10-26 Thread Mark L. Hammond
Hello Mario, For the TS-790, the MAIN band transmits and receives. The SUB band is receive ONLY. So, for TS-790 satellite operations, you should use: MAIN band for Transmitting SUB band for Receiving It's a very nice radio for satellite operations! I hope you enjoy it. 73, Mark N8MH

[amsat-bb] Re: ITAR is interesting to me

2009-10-26 Thread Bob McGwier
Because we asked that we be treated in exactly the manner you described and were rebuffed. Bob John P. Toscano wrote: Bob McGwier wrote: ANY aspect dealing with a satellite, software, hardware, ground stations (hardware, software, protocols, etc.), ideas, random ejaculations from a

[amsat-bb] Re: ITAR is interesting to me

2009-10-26 Thread Samudra Haque
On Sun, Oct 25, 2009 at 8:38 PM, Bill Ress b...@hsmicrowave.com wrote: This continues to be a real sore spot with University research programs on things related to satellites or any of the areas subject to ITAR. It's get especially tricky when students, which are foreign nationals, try to

[amsat-bb] Hopefully - Some ITAR Clarifications.

2009-10-26 Thread Bill Ress
Hi Samudra, No, it's not a doom and gloom attitude anymore within AMSAT-NA. We understand more today than we did two years ago. It's just that most AMSAT-NA satellite builders were unaware of ITAR issues related to satellites, and just what can and cannot be done to be compliant. Export

[amsat-bb] Re: Which rotor control to use?

2009-10-26 Thread Eric Knaps, ON4HF
Hello George, Thanks for the reply. Maybe I can go for FOD-track. I even have the pcb that was given to me years ago and it's more fun if I build it myself. But can I just connect it and let it communicate with HamRadio Deluxe or do I need to run another program? 73, ON4HF. Eric Knaps

[amsat-bb] Re: Hopefully - Some ITAR Clarifications.

2009-10-26 Thread Samudra Haque
On Mon, Oct 26, 2009 at 5:24 PM, Bill Ress b...@hsmicrowave.com wrote: But ALL US citizens and foreign permanent residents must be very careful about the more sinister part of ITAR called DEEMED EXPORTS. That's where you discuss certain ITAR controlled satellite hardware or technology issues

[amsat-bb] Re: TS-790 and sat comunication

2009-10-26 Thread i8cvs
- Original Message - From: Mario Manissero mario.maniss...@yahoo.it To: AMSAT-BB@amsat.org Sent: Monday, October 26, 2009 2:32 PM Subject: [amsat-bb] TS-790 and sat comunication Hello folks, Recently I have in my station a TS-790 for satellites. In the past the radio used for this

[amsat-bb] Re: Hopefully - Some ITAR Clarifications.

2009-10-26 Thread Tony Langdon
At 08:37 AM 10/27/2009, Samudra Haque wrote: Yes, I usually take care to divide my correspondence amongst the particular groups I am working with, and this is also the basis in which I recently proposed moving to (a) moderated forum (such as phpBB) or (b) sub-dividing the amsat-bb list into

[amsat-bb] Re: Hopefully - Some ITAR Clarifications.

2009-10-26 Thread Bill Ress
Hi Samudra, Hey - don't worry about ruffling feathers. The more we discuss it, the better understood ITAR will be. Regards...Bill - N6GHz Samudra Haque wrote: On Mon, Oct 26, 2009 at 5:24 PM, Bill Ress b...@hsmicrowave.com wrote: But ALL US citizens and foreign permanent residents must be

[amsat-bb] Re: Hopefully - Some ITAR Clarifications.

2009-10-26 Thread Tony Langdon
At 09:31 AM 10/27/2009, Samudra Haque wrote: With a forum, you can unclutter your mailbox, and also the forum system can always tag messages according to a timeline/subject/thread whatsoever, so if you are really busy (are we not all busy ... its a hobby of course) then just wait to log on, and

[amsat-bb] SVHFS Conference Call For Papers

2009-10-26 Thread Robin Midgett
Call for Papers 14th Annual Southeastern VHF Society Conference April 23rd and 24th, 2010 Morehead State University in Morehead, Kentucky The Southeastern VHF Society is calling for the submission of papers and presentations for the upcoming 14th Annual Southeastern VHF Society Conference to

[amsat-bb] W6FOG status ?

2009-10-26 Thread Alvaro de Leon Romo
Is W6FOG in route to Puerto Vallarta ?? If yes when will arrive here ?? Many thanks in advance Al XE2AT _ Si no está en Windows Live, nunca pasó http://www.actualizatuperfil.com.mx/

[amsat-bb] Re: AO-51 in V/US repeater until November 1

2009-10-26 Thread Clare Fowler
On for 20:45 and 22:25 utc passes. Early one was max elevation of 15 degrees next one nearly overhead pass. Receiving with 52 turn helix with cup reflector No signal background noise is S1. Max sig on 15 degree el pass was S6 and on near overhead was S9 + 10db. Had 2 QSOs on low pass and 4

[amsat-bb] Re: AO-51 in V/US repeater until November 1

2009-10-26 Thread Greg Dober
I tried a test on the last pass that was from horizon to 80 degrees. I have a BBQ dish that is mounted horizontally and could barely hear the pass until it was almost over head. On the 27 turn helix, I head the signals at about S5 at 10 degrees and S9+ from 20 degrees until maximum. is this

[amsat-bb] SVHFS Conference Call For Papers

2009-10-26 Thread Robin Midgett
Call for Papers 14th Annual Southeastern VHF Society Conference April 23rd and 24th, 2010 Morehead State University in Morehead, Kentucky The Southeastern VHF Society is calling for the submission of papers and presentations for the upcoming 14th Annual Southeastern VHF Society Conference to

[amsat-bb] Re: AO-51 in V/US repeater until November 1

2009-10-26 Thread Alan VE4YZ
8 turn helix on K5GNA D/C, with 40' run of 9913 to FT736 ( my 2.4 and 1.2 GHz setup ) gave same audio performance at the 435.300 on the FT847 with preamp - excellent signal on both, full quite most of the time when receiving. http://picasaweb.google.com/ve4yz.alan/VE4YZ#5202556475297897490 this

[amsat-bb] SatPC32, Yaesu FT-736, and KCT

2009-10-26 Thread Jim Bennett
Has anyone got this configuration working? My current setup is: Yaesu FT-736, WISP, Kansas City Tracker/Tuner with Yaesu 5400 rotor control box. I have try to use Satpc32 with the KCT and it will interface with the rotor control, but will not tune the radio. Do I need a separate

[amsat-bb] EM97 WV Grid Expedition wrap up etc.

2009-10-26 Thread John Papay
The EM97 grid operation on 24 October came off as planned. The operating location proved to be quite good. The lowest western AO-27 pass was only 8 degrees and I was able to hear the entire 7 minutes of it. The last pass of AO-51 at 2338z was the most difficult because of the many competing

[amsat-bb] Re: SatPC32, Yaesu FT-736, and KCT

2009-10-26 Thread Alan VE4YZ
Hi Jim, SATPC32 will run the FT736r directly using a serial port or a USB/Serial adapter to the 6 pin DIN CAT port on the radio. However, the cable must include a TTL/Serial converter. Page 13 of my FT736r manual using GND, S.IN only If you are already running directly from PC to Radio with

[amsat-bb] Re: EN04 Actavation

2009-10-26 Thread Patrick STODDARD (WD9EWK/VA7EWK)
Hi Rodney! i would like to thank all those that worked me on the trip to Huron, SD EN04, sorry the grid combination EN04/14 location that was scouted did not work out, the area was very muddy and the approaches were not favorable, there was also a digital link that was interfering with my