[amsat-bb] I: Re: IR3UEF D-Star repeater 145.800 (!)

2011-01-11 Thread Francesco Grappi
...And about others still active ? 73" Frank IW4DVZ -Messaggio originale- Da: amsat-bb-boun...@amsat.org [mailto:amsat-bb-boun...@amsat.org] Per conto di Alain De Carolis Inviato: martedì 11 gennaio 2011 18.35 A: amsat-bb@amsat.org Cc: eu-am...@yahoogroups.com Oggetto: [amsat-bb] Re: IR3UE

[amsat-bb] Re: AMSAT-BB Digest, Vol 6, Issue 19

2011-01-11 Thread John Elliott
If anyone is using HRD with ERC-R controller to a Yaesu 5500 rotator. Can they contact me direct at jael...@gmail.com and assist me to get mine working ??. Regards John Elliott VK3CVF ___ Sent via amsat...@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the

[amsat-bb] Re: IR3UEF D-Star repeater 145.800 (!)

2011-01-11 Thread Alain De Carolis
Good news: the repeater on 145.800 has been deactivated http://www.issfanclub.com/node/30266 I would like to publicly praise ARI for this wise decision 73's Alain IZ6BYY/WW3WW ___ Sent via amsat...@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author

[amsat-bb] Re: Sat protocol

2011-01-11 Thread Marvin Tamez
I too am new to satellite operations having made my first QSO on November 24 of last year via AO51 and was immediately identified as a newbie and encouraged and given advice by several with whom I made QSO's. When I decided to get into this mode of operation, like most endeavors I pursue, I rea

[amsat-bb] programming an ID800 to work the FM birds

2011-01-11 Thread Ray T. Mahorney
is there an easy way to do this short of programming the up and down link frequencies into separate memory channels? in other words can the radio handle a split that broad on one memory channel? Ray T. Mahorney WA4WGA ___ Sent via amsat...@amsat.org.

[amsat-bb] Re: Ao51 Protocol ?

2011-01-11 Thread Gary "Joe" Mayfield
Mark, I should have read the whole thread before commenting. Your comments are very good! "to welcome new users...there is NOTHING like your first satellite contact!!! Remember that, and try to be somebody's "first."" AMEN! Joe kk0sd -Original Message- From: amsat-bb-boun...@amsa

[amsat-bb] Re: SASI Satellite Tracker Software

2011-01-11 Thread Gary "Joe" Mayfield
Is there a FODTrack question? It still works here. 73, Joe kk0sd -Original Message- From: amsat-bb-boun...@amsat.org [mailto:amsat-bb-boun...@amsat.org] On Behalf Of Vince Fiscus, KB7ADL Sent: Tuesday, January 11, 2011 12:04 PM To: amsat-bb@amsat.org Subject: [amsat-bb] Re: SASI Satellit

[amsat-bb] Re: SAT Protocol

2011-01-11 Thread Gary "Joe" Mayfield
Maybe they aren't doing anything inherently bad??? I like to use the satellite for A, you like to use the satellite for B. We both have the radios and the license. Neither of us is doing anything illegal, or even harmful or fattening for that matter. Someone working toward one award is more

[amsat-bb] Humor or is it

2011-01-11 Thread Howard Kowall
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O7kirdtdI1c Just a little Vid I cam across concerning ham radio is it humor or not Howard VE4ISP ___ Sent via amsat...@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author. Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the a

[amsat-bb] Re: AMSAT-UK Front cover

2011-01-11 Thread Trevor .
Anyone interested in becoming a member of AMSAT-UK can join via the AMSAT-UK shop at: http://shop.amsat.org.uk/ 73 Trevor M5AKA --- On Tue, 11/1/11, Andrew Glasbrenner wrote: > That's one of the best satellite > related pictures I've seen in a long time! I'm proud to be a > member. > > 73, D

[amsat-bb] Re: Protocol

2011-01-11 Thread Edward R. Cole
A satellite with 25 channels would probably help. LOL This is why a lot of the old guard satellite ops wish for the translator days with 100-KHz of bandwidth and CW/SSB. But I do NOT want to start up a RANT on this -everyone knows this. Single channel FM repeater satellites will always be s

[amsat-bb] Re: Sat protocol

2011-01-11 Thread John Neeley
I second that last paragraph, Drew... John W6ZKH From: Andrew Glasbrenner To: Joe Cc: amsat-bb@amsat.org Sent: Tue, January 11, 2011 12:28:23 PM Subject: [amsat-bb] Re: Sat protocol On 1/11/2011 2:36 PM, Joe wrote: > I am new to the satellite world as of 3

[amsat-bb] Re: Protocol

2011-01-11 Thread mlolmsted
Having been a ham for over fifty years and having worked most modes of operation, including chasing DX and even satellite back in 1979, I totally agree that working AO-51 can get frustrating. However, if you think the mess on AO-51 is bad, try working a rare dx expedition sometime. Talk about

[amsat-bb] Re: Sat protocol

2011-01-11 Thread Joe
Very Good info Drew, I had not seen this before and will keep it bookmarked to pass along. 73, Joe KI4TZ Andrew Glasbrenner wrote: > On 1/11/2011 2:36 PM, Joe wrote: >> I am new to the satellite world as of 3 years ago. I have read all the >> posts on the >> thread/s and I am wondering if there i

[amsat-bb] FS Kuhne 23Cm 0.7 dB, 35 dB gain preamp

2011-01-11 Thread David A. B. Johnson
Hi, Never been used. MKU LNA 232 A2 Selective preamplifier, NF typ. 0.7 dB, Gain >35 dB, incl. 23cm notch (1250 MHz notch) N-Type connectors Please contact off-line for details. 73 - Dave, G4DPZ ___ Sent via amsat...@amsat.org. Opinions expressed

[amsat-bb] Re: Sat protocol

2011-01-11 Thread Andrew Glasbrenner
On 1/11/2011 2:36 PM, Joe wrote: > I am new to the satellite world as of 3 years ago. I have read all the > posts on the > thread/s and I am wondering if there is a ACTUAL satellite protocol or > etiquette > that could be referenced. > I just the common courtesy I have learn over the years of worki

[amsat-bb] Re: Mode-S uplinks

2011-01-11 Thread Mark L. Hammond
Hi Ed, Drew's reply covered it well. The 435-IF would be my first recommendation, and his thought about putting a preamp outside, downconverter inside is a fine one. 73! Mark N8MH At 10:12 AM 1/11/2011 -0900, Edward R. Cole wrote: >In the process of re-building my wind-damaged satellite

[amsat-bb] Re: Mode-S uplinks

2011-01-11 Thread Andrew Glasbrenner
We only run V/S and L/S, with V/S being far more common. I'd use the 435 IF. I'd also put a preamp at the feed, and the downconverter in the shack where it can be easily swapped if needed. 73, Drew KO4MA AMSAT-NA VP Operations On 1/11/2011 2:12 PM, Edward R. Cole wrote: > In the process of re-b

[amsat-bb] Re: Sat protocol

2011-01-11 Thread Joe
I am new to the satellite world as of 3 years ago. I have read all the posts on the thread/s and I am wondering if there is a ACTUAL satellite protocol or etiquette that could be referenced. I just the common courtesy I have learn over the years of working the bands Or at least I hope I do. If I

[amsat-bb] Mode-S uplinks

2011-01-11 Thread Edward R. Cole
In the process of re-building my wind-damaged satellite antenna array and got thinking about the mode-S sats. I will be installing a 8dBic (RHCP) patch antenna (bought from L-Com) and have two different Drake downconverters to chose from depending on what the uplink band is. I am guessing that

[amsat-bb] Re: SAT Protocol

2011-01-11 Thread Greg Dober
Why couldn't AMSAT conduct some type of OO program? The offending operators get a courtesy post card. AO-51 is a nightmare. Sometimes you hear the same ops on each pass calling one another. If you want a decent qso, go on AO-7 etc and free up some AO-51 downlinks. 73 Greg N3MVF -Origina

[amsat-bb] Re: Ao51 Protocol ?

2011-01-11 Thread Mark L. Hammond
Running S-band is very difficult to do when AO-51 is seeing eclipses; the S-band transmitter is not controlled by the transmitter power management software like the U-band transmitters! It is a much more manual and labor intensive mode to run in. Friends, one of the reasons some of this has surfa

[amsat-bb] Re: Sat protocol

2011-01-11 Thread Vince Fiscus, KB7ADL
At 12:42 PM 1/10/2011 -0800, w6...@att.net wrote: >Problem is Damon, is that some of the worse offenders are guys who've been >around ever since I have been. Everyone out to get that elusive Grid Square >that they've worked a zillion times before. I too did the same as you, and >pretty much void

[amsat-bb] Re: SASI Satellite Tracker Software

2011-01-11 Thread Vince Fiscus, KB7ADL
At 04:48 PM 1/10/2011 -0500, wb2...@optonline.net wrote: >Vince, > >Is there further information, and possibily the code available for SASI? >Now we have to resurrect FODTRACK. > >73 de WB2LLP All I know is IntantTrack worked with the Kansas city Tracker and the TSR for SASI uses that to commun

[amsat-bb] SAT Protocol

2011-01-11 Thread wa4hfn
WHY NOT TELL THE BAD OPERATOR  WHAT THEY ARE DOING WRONG  MEMTOR THEM , TEACH THEM HOW TO OPERATE.   EVERYONE IS RUNNING AROUND THE PROBLEM.  TELLEM HOW TO The 1000 and 5000 contact thing is a big part of the problem. Maybe the AMSAT floks need to address it first ! I have made ca

[amsat-bb] Re: GO-32

2011-01-11 Thread Mike Rupprecht
Hi Jerry, as expected, GO-32 has fallen into Emergency Mode. You will hear now the 1k2 PSK beacon. 73, Mike DK3WN -Ursprüngliche Nachricht- Von: amsat-bb-boun...@amsat.org [mailto:amsat-bb-boun...@amsat.org] Im Auftrag von jerry Gesendet: Dienstag, 11. Januar 2011 05:10 An: amsat-bb@amsa

[amsat-bb] Re: WB2OQQ @ HAM RADIO UNIVERSITY TOMORROW

2011-01-11 Thread Dee
Pete, I had met a few hams at the BARA meeting that had attended your presentation and they enjoyed it. Good job On all that you did. 73, Dee, NB2F -Original Message- From: amsat-bb-boun...@amsat.org [mailto:amsat-bb-boun...@amsat.org] On Behalf Of Peter Portanova Sent: Sunday, January 0

[amsat-bb] Re: Ao51 Protocol ?

2011-01-11 Thread jmfranke
Another part of the solution would be to operate AO-51 in V/S or L/S more often. John WA4WDL -- From: "WILLIAMS MICHAEL" Sent: Tuesday, January 11, 2011 11:14 AM To: Subject: [amsat-bb] Re: Ao51 Protocol ? > Domenico, I8CVS said: > > "To solve

[amsat-bb] Re: Ao51 Protocol ?

2011-01-11 Thread WILLIAMS MICHAEL
Domenico, I8CVS said: "To solve the above problem the only way is to use satellites with linear transponder like VO-52. OSCAR-7 and FO-29 with several QSO on CW and SSB at the same time without QRM in the same passband." - These multiple QSOs at the same time can also be