[amsat-bb] Re: Enterprise launch

2011-04-29 Thread Robert McGwier
Thanks for the MANY reminders. ;-). It is endeavor. I only wish we were launching an FTL capable enterprise! On Fri, Apr 29, 2011 at 12:50 PM, Robert McGwier wrote: > SCRUBBED for Friday ___ Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those o

[amsat-bb] Re: XF2P EM11??

2011-04-29 Thread David Maciel
The information is false, the operation was canceled and can not activate XF2P, now the team is working from Riachuelo,Veracruz, operating several HF and satellite with their personal calls. XF2P will not air, if something is in cluster is a pirate. Dave XE3DX -Mensaje original- F

[amsat-bb] Re: XF2P EM11??

2011-04-29 Thread Rafael Valdez G.
The operation was cancelled, however be aware that XE1AY will be conducting satellite operations from rare grids nearby. 73 de XE2RV @ DM41mh -Original Message- From: John Papay Date: Sat, 30 Apr 2011 01:01:56 To: Subject: [amsat-bb] XF2P EM11?? The DX Cluster has a spot for XF2

[amsat-bb] Re: XF2P EM11??

2011-04-29 Thread Dave Webb KB1PVH
John, This was on their QRZ page. Today we have received the information from Harbor Master officer, that all navigation is closed, by bad weather, in Tuxpan, and inclusive in Tamiahua, Veracruz. We are very sorry about that. But, all the team, will be operating from Riachuelos Veracruz, Everyone

[amsat-bb] XF2P EM11??

2011-04-29 Thread John Papay
The DX Cluster has a spot for XF2P saying that the operation was cancelled due to bad weather. Can anyone provide any information about this? 73, John K8YSE ___ Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author. Not an AMSAT-NA mem

[amsat-bb] Re: New Sat Operators

2011-04-29 Thread John Geiger
AO27 was nice this afternoon also. A couple of Mexician stations on (one in EL10) and a few US stations, but no overcrowding. 73s John AA5JG - Original Message - From: "KM9U" To: Sent: Friday, April 29, 2011 8:52 PM Subject: [amsat-bb] Re: New Sat Operators > I'm often on the early

[amsat-bb] Re: New Sat Operators

2011-04-29 Thread KM9U
I'm often on the early morning passes of SO-50 and there are many times that I call CQ for the entire pass and don't hear any other stations. Not ALL of them are crowded ALL of the time. We shouldn't try to discourage newcomers...someday they might join AMSAT and donate money for P3E! Chuck, KM

[amsat-bb] Atrix or Iphone4

2011-04-29 Thread Floyd Rodgers
OK, time to upgrade is finally here. What's the best choice for 3rd party apps on these with a focus on ham stuff? I do sats and wx mainly ___ Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author. Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to su

[amsat-bb] Re: Icom D-Star

2011-04-29 Thread Gregg Wonderly
On 4/29/2011 3:23 AM, don wrote: > Hi Greg, > Sorry to say this, but your analogy to "just another component" is > plain wrong. The vocoder cannot be replaced by another generic component as > far as I can ascertain. I cant' even find the algorithms that would allow me > to program a DSP

[amsat-bb] Re: New Sat Operators

2011-04-29 Thread Clint Bradford
>> ... gud luck FM birds are very over crowded. SSB birds would be alot better >> I hope you told them what to expect ... I live in the most populous region of the U.S.' most populous state, and have never had a problem demo'ing in front of audiences. Of course it is busy on the "prime time" pa

[amsat-bb] Hectors QSL card

2011-04-29 Thread Marvin Tamez
Received my Hector card today, thanks John, and will send mine to him asap.   Marvin K5MLT  ___ Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author. Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite program! Subscript

[amsat-bb] Re: KD8KSN Active Tomorrow (4/30) for Boy Scout Demo

2011-04-29 Thread Zachary Beougher
Clarifications: We will only be on one, MAYBE two of the JOTA frequencies at a time. There are going to be around 200 scouts, not 400-500. Zack KD8KSN -Original Message- From: Zachary Beougher Sent: Friday, April 29, 2011 9:25 AM To: amsat-bb@amsat.org Subject: [amsat-bb] KD8KSN Active

[amsat-bb] Enterprise launch

2011-04-29 Thread Robert McGwier
SCRUBBED for Friday ___ Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org. 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

[amsat-bb] Re: New Sat operators

2011-04-29 Thread wa4hfn
Make sure to tell them that 100 other people will all be on the same freq also and try not to double with someone, LOL. gud luck FM birds are very over crowded. SSB birds would be alot better I hope you told them what to expect WA4HFN Damon - Original Message - From: saguaroas...@cox.net

[amsat-bb] New Sat operators

2011-04-29 Thread saguaroastro
All, A few weeks back, my radio club, The Thunderbird Amateur Radio Club (www.w7tbc.org) held an antenna building session where several members built satellite antennas from Kent Britain, WA5VJB, plans. Tomorrow is our Spring picnic and I'm planning on getting a few of the folks who built this

[amsat-bb] Re: field day

2011-04-29 Thread Bruce Paige
i have not been able to get the rules for field day placed on the web page. i have tried for several months now. they are posted on my website at doc file http://www.amsatnet.com/2011fd.doc pdf file http://www.amsatnet.com/2011fd.pdf 73...bruce From: Bob-

[amsat-bb] Shuttle Delayed

2011-04-29 Thread Clint Bradford
Launch delayed until at least Sunday. Clint ___ Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org. 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/a

[amsat-bb] field day

2011-04-29 Thread Bob- W7LRD
Hello all Is there a field day "plan" for this year?  I'm the satellite guy for my group this year and I have not heard anything. 73 Bob W7LRD ___ Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author. Not an AMSAT-NA member? Joi

[amsat-bb] re sale

2011-04-29 Thread Gerry
The Sequencers and Pre Amps Sold Thanks for all inquirers Gerry VE4GTB ___ Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author. Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite program! Subscription settings: http:

[amsat-bb] PayPal Widget Issue Resolved

2011-04-29 Thread Zachary Beougher
Thanks to Yanko, NX9G, for his help with the PayPal widget. He was able to get it up and working last night. Thanks for the responses! Zack KD8KSN http://kd8ksn.blogspot.com/ ___ Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author.

[amsat-bb] Re: Hand Help Portable operation

2011-04-29 Thread k8kfj
-Original Message- From: Zachary Beougher To: John ; amsat-bb Sent: Fri, Apr 29, 2011 10:33 am Subject: [amsat-bb] Re: Hand Help Portable operation I use a "Y" adapter with my FT-590. One side of the Y goes to my earphones .. the other side goes to my digital recorder. Works great. 7

[amsat-bb] /MM in Gulf of Mexico

2011-04-29 Thread Andrew Glasbrenner
Y'all might want to listen for some /MM stations in the Gulf on the FM birds starting today. Go easy on them, as they are new to satellite, and operating with omnis most likely. Their route is St.Pete to Cancun, and back. I'm not sure of their calls, so just keep an ear out. 73, Drew KO4MA __

[amsat-bb] Re: Hand Help Portable operation

2011-04-29 Thread John
Duh!! I bought mine with the duplexor installed so it had the foam handle on the end of the boom. That's why I didn't see it. Pulled the foam handle off and there it was, as you described. Now to pull the screw on the tri-pod and replace it with a "just long enough" replacement. Thanks for clea

[amsat-bb] Re: Hand Help Portable operation

2011-04-29 Thread Zachary Beougher
Hi John, The Arrow actually come predrilled with 1/4" holes on all four sides. This should fit all standard tripods. To switch polarization using a tripod, you will need to have a tripod that not only enables you to move the antenna (or camera) forward and backward (up/down) as most tripods d

[amsat-bb] Re: Hand Help Portable operation

2011-04-29 Thread George Henry
There should already be a 1/4-20 threaded hole in the Arrow boom for tripod mounting. Most (better) camera tripod top plates can be "tipped" up from horizontal to vertical, and that's how you change the polarity of the Arrow, same as you would by rotating the boom if you were hand-holding it.

[amsat-bb] Hand Help Portable operation

2011-04-29 Thread John
OK, I finally received the ARROW satellite antenna. I believe I have all necessary to make AO-51 contacts (any maybe SO-50) while I am camping in the Motorhome. I have a Yaesu FT-470 with Speaker Mic, the Arrow antenna and I approprated the camera tri-pod from my bride. Not going to worry about

[amsat-bb] KD8KSN Active Tomorrow (4/30) for Boy Scout Demo

2011-04-29 Thread Zachary Beougher
Hi All, I have been asked to do a few satellite demos for some Boy Scouts tomorrow afternoon on Horn’s Hill, Newark Ohio. The location sits about 400-500’ above the rest of the terrain which is great for low passes, but there are several trees to contend with. It would be great if a few peopl

[amsat-bb] Hector

2011-04-29 Thread Kevin Deane
Just checking, got Hector's card also, his mailing address is good correct? Be at my brothers this weekend, looking forward to workin everyone. Kevin KF7MYK ___ Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org. Opinions expres

[amsat-bb] Re: MMDS Downconv Information

2011-04-29 Thread Giulio P. AOL
Hi John and Dom, thanks for the most apreciated informations and links , now i'm trying to desolder the connectors and reverse the pcb to remove xtal.. Keep in touch Giulio AB2VY Toms River NJ 08757 -Original Message- From: jmfranke To: jmfranke ; i8cvs ; Amsat - BBs ; Giulio

[amsat-bb] Re: Icom D-Star

2011-04-29 Thread don
Hi Greg, Sorry to say this, but your analogy to "just another component" is plain wrong. The vocoder cannot be replaced by another generic component as far as I can ascertain. I cant' even find the algorithms that would allow me to program a DSPIC or fpga at home in my meager lab to pe