[amsat-bb] Re: satellite VUCC #210!

2011-05-16 Thread Jim Bennett
Way to go Patrick. Still waiting for mine. Jim Ke4kol -Original Message- From: amsat-bb-boun...@amsat.org [mailto:amsat-bb-boun...@amsat.org] On Behalf Of Patrick STODDARD (WD9EWK/VA7EWK) Sent: Monday, May 16, 2011 5:13 PM To: amsat-bb@amsat.org Subject: [amsat-bb] satellite VUCC #210!

[amsat-bb] Re: Dayton Frequency?

2011-05-16 Thread KM9U
Unfortunately, I am only going to be attending Saturday this year. - Original Message - From: "Dave Taylor" To: "AMSAT BB" Cc: "KM9U" Sent: Monday, May 16, 2011 20:43 Subject: Re: [amsat-bb] Re: Dayton Frequency? > Don't overlook the various events described on the AMSAT web site.

[amsat-bb] Re: Dayton Frequency?

2011-05-16 Thread Dave Taylor
Don't overlook the various events described on the AMSAT web site. The Thursday night gathering and Friday banquet are particularly good times to meet and hob-nob with your fellow satellite users. -- Dave, W8AAS On May 16, 2011, at 8:36 PM, KM9U wrote: > Well, its beginning to sound like I

[amsat-bb] Re: Dayton Frequency?

2011-05-16 Thread KM9U
- Original Message - From: "Alan P. Biddle" To: "'KM9U'" Cc: "AMSAT-BB" Sent: Monday, May 16, 2011 18:15 Subject: RE: [amsat-bb] Dayton Frequency? > Chuck, > > Nominally, there are a couple of DARA repeaters which are suggested for > AMSAT: > > 145.410 MHz -600 KHz 118.8 Hz Pl > 442.

[amsat-bb] Re: Dayton Frequency?

2011-05-16 Thread Dave Taylor
Those repeaters have been suggested by AMSAT in the past because they are close to the Fairborn hotel where AMSAT has its room block and because the repeater owners have welcomed us. Setting the record straight, however, they do not belong to DARA; they are run by the Upper Valley ARC. -- D

[amsat-bb] revised VUCC fees; comparison updated

2011-05-16 Thread John Papay
Chris, KC0YBM, discovered that the new VUCC application form dated "May2011" has some reduced fees on it. I have revised my one page comparison accordingly. It can be downloaded at: http://www.papays.com/vuccfees052011.pdf The major concern is the initial application for VUCC compared to DXCC.

[amsat-bb] Re: Satellites Over US West Coast

2011-05-16 Thread Alan P. Biddle
Paul, There are really only three possibilities. Your QTH, your Keps, or your system clock. Fortunately, it is easy to find the culprit. On the AMSAT predict page, select pass prediction, and then near the top of the table, "View current location of FO-29." That will bring up a real time map.

[amsat-bb] Re: Satellites Over US West Coast

2011-05-16 Thread Andreas Junge
Paul, for each entry in the listbox (amateur.txt, geo.txt ...) highlight the entry and click "Update Keps" separately. 73, Andreas, N6NU On May 16, 2011, at 3:17 PM, Paul Delaney - K6HR wrote: > > OK now I'm getting somewhere! > My SatPC32 predictions DO NOT match the info on the AMSAT link

[amsat-bb] Re: satellite VUCC #210!

2011-05-16 Thread Ted
CONGRATS Patrick !!! 73, Ted, K7TRK -Original Message- From: amsat-bb-boun...@amsat.org [mailto:amsat-bb-boun...@amsat.org] On Behalf Of Patrick STODDARD (WD9EWK/VA7EWK) Sent: Monday, May 16, 2011 2:13 PM To: amsat-bb@amsat.org Subject: [amsat-bb] satellite VUCC #210! Hi! After I resubm

[amsat-bb] Re: Fm satellite Frequencies and Doppler

2011-05-16 Thread Alexander Sack
On Mon, May 16, 2011 at 6:51 PM, Zachary Beougher wrote: > Actually, I just use the VFO on my D7A as well. ;-) > > As far as stepping on someone, it is going to happen on a single channel > satellite, just make sure it is not deliberate.  Listen, if no one is > calling or in the middle of a QSO, j

[amsat-bb] Re: Fm satellite Frequencies and Doppler

2011-05-16 Thread Gordon JC Pearce
On Mon, 2011-05-16 at 17:25 -0400, Zachary Beougher wrote: > > Since AO27 switches off way before LOS, you will probably never need the > last frequency - 436.785 - but these would be the common frequency steps for Is AO-27 even on over the UK? Every time I've checked the schedule page, it's

[amsat-bb] Re: IHU

2011-05-16 Thread Peter Guelzow
Hi, Domenico is right.. Integrated Housekeeping Unit .. not Internal... 73s Peter DB2OS On 16.05.2011 19:44, i8cvs wrote: > Hi Clint, > > "IHU" stands for "Integrated Housekeeping Unit." > > 73" de > > i8CVS Domenico > > - Original Message - > From: "Clint Bradford" > To: "AMSAT

[amsat-bb] Re: Fm satellite Frequencies and Doppler

2011-05-16 Thread Zachary Beougher
Actually, I just use the VFO on my D7A as well. ;-) As far as stepping on someone, it is going to happen on a single channel satellite, just make sure it is not deliberate. Listen, if no one is calling or in the middle of a QSO, jump in! Don't be afraid to throw your call out. Another thing

[amsat-bb] Re: Satellites Over US West Coast

2011-05-16 Thread Nigel Gunn G8IFF/W8IFF
I agree with the Amsat times for the next pass over west coast. Get a free copy of Orbitron. On 16-May-11 22:17, Paul Delaney - K6HR wrote: > > OK now I'm getting somewhere! > My SatPC32 predictions DO NOT match the info on the AMSAT link below! > > My location appears to be entered correctly into

[amsat-bb] Re: Fm satellite Frequencies and Doppler

2011-05-16 Thread Jeremy Bomkamp
It should be on for every ascending pass about the time it crosses 28-30 degrees north latitude. There is a program here that will allow you to see when AO-27 is in analogue repeater mode: http://sites.google.com/site/ao27satellitescheduler/ ___ Sent

[amsat-bb] Re: Satellites Over US West Coast

2011-05-16 Thread Paul Delaney - K6HR
OK now I'm getting somewhere! My SatPC32 predictions DO NOT match the info on the AMSAT link below! My location appears to be entered correctly into the tracking program, the PC clock is correct and the keps are updated against the 'nasa.all' source. AMSAT shows next FO-29 pass as 22:41:15 - 23:

[amsat-bb] Re: Fm satellite Frequencies and Doppler

2011-05-16 Thread P.H.
Hi Gordon, It is sometimes, although it is quite rare. Usually when tracking North over central Europe and usually off within 6 or 7 minutes of AOS. 73 Pete 2i0VAX On Mon, May 16, 2011 at 10:57 PM, Gordon JC Pearce wrote: > On Mon, 2011-05-16 at 17:25 -0400, Zachary Beougher wrote: > >> >>

[amsat-bb] Re: Dayton Frequency?

2011-05-16 Thread Alan P. Biddle
Chuck, Nominally, there are a couple of DARA repeaters which are suggested for AMSAT: 145.410 MHz -600 KHz 118.8 Hz Pl 442.375 MHz +5 MHz 118.8 HZ Pl I monitor them when driving around, but don't hear much AMSAT-specific traffic. Friendly folks though! Inside the arena, I don't even try, due t

[amsat-bb] Re: Satellites Over US West Coast

2011-05-16 Thread Andreas Junge
Paul, I did 15 QSO's in the last 5 days from CM87 (San Francisco Bay Area) on SO-50 (FM), VO-52 (SSB/CW) and AO-7 (SSB/CW). Are you sure you are looking at UTC vs PST when predicting the passes? How old are your Keps? Just checking :-) 73, Andreas, N6NU CM87, Menlo Park, CA On May 16, 2011, a

[amsat-bb] Dayton Frequency?

2011-05-16 Thread KM9U
I plan to attend Dayton this year (first time since 1981) and would like to meet some of those that I've contacts with on the satellites. I was wondering if there might be an "agreed on" 2m or 70cm frequency (other than the normal simplex frequencies) that has been established for our "group"?

[amsat-bb] Re: Satellites Over US West Coast

2011-05-16 Thread Paul Delaney - K6HR
I am running SatPC32 ICOM 821H and a pair of M2 eggbeater antennas. Listening for FO-29 VO-52 AO-51 SO-50 ISS SO-67 AO-27 Paul Delaney - K6HR paul.hamra...@verizon.net http://k6hr.dyndns.org:8080 -Original Message- From: Zachary Beougher [mailto:zack.kd8...@hotmail.com] Sent: Monday, M

[amsat-bb] Re: Fm satellite Frequencies and Doppler

2011-05-16 Thread Alexander Sack
On Mon, May 16, 2011 at 5:25 PM, Zachary Beougher wrote: > Alexandar, > > I am not sure how you have it programmed into the radio so far, but I would > program 5 memory frequencies into your HT: > > (AO27) > > 436.805 (AOS) > 436.800 > 436.795 (TCA - Time Of Closest Approach) > 436.790 > 436.785 (

[amsat-bb] Re: Satellites Over US West Coast

2011-05-16 Thread Zachary Beougher
What satellite(s) have you been monitoring, and what type of setup do you have? Zack KD8KSN -Original Message- From: Paul Delaney - K6HR Sent: Monday, May 16, 2011 4:52 PM To: amsat-bb@amsat.org Subject: [amsat-bb] Satellites Over US West Coast Hello, I have been listening during sa

[amsat-bb] Re: Satellites Over US West Coast

2011-05-16 Thread Jeff Moore
Hi Paul, What satellites have you been listening for? What are you using to determine when the passes are? What are you using for antenna and radio? The sats are there and functional - it has nothing to do with your location as long as you have the pass times and locations correct. There are

[amsat-bb] Re: Fm satellite Frequencies and Doppler

2011-05-16 Thread Zachary Beougher
Alexandar, I am not sure how you have it programmed into the radio so far, but I would program 5 memory frequencies into your HT: (AO27) 436.805 (AOS) 436.800 436.795 (TCA - Time Of Closest Approach) 436.790 436.785 (LOS) Since AO27 switches off way before LOS, you will probably never need the

[amsat-bb] Re: Digi @ Dayton?

2011-05-16 Thread Zachary Beougher
Hi Bob, >But why do you need to reach a digi? You will be >within wet-noodle range of every APRS person at >Dayton and they can hear/see you even if you are >on low power. There will hopefully be an IGate >at the Hamvention to pick up everyone. I was originally wanting to get digipeated because

[amsat-bb] satellite VUCC #210!

2011-05-16 Thread Patrick STODDARD (WD9EWK/VA7EWK)
Hi! After I resubmitted my satellite VUCC application last Tuesday (10th) through the Logbook of the World, things seem to be working so much better. That application was approved the day after I submitted it (Wednesday, 11 May). Then the VUCC certificate and pin were mailed from ARRL on Thur

[amsat-bb] Re: Satellites Over US West Coast

2011-05-16 Thread Gould Smith
Yes. Check out David's site if you want the latest information on amateur satellite activity. http://oscar.dcarr.org 73, Gould, WA4SXM - Original Message - From: "Paul Delaney - K6HR" To: Sent: Monday, May 16, 2011 4:52 PM Subject: [amsat-bb] Satellites Over US West Coast > > > He

[amsat-bb] Satellites Over US West Coast

2011-05-16 Thread Paul Delaney - K6HR
Hello, I have been listening during satellite passes for weeks now, and hear nothing. I am in DM03. Has anyone in the Southern California area heard or worked a satellite in the past two or three weeks? Paul Delaney - K6HR paul.hamra...@verizon.net http://k6hr.dyndns.org:8080 ___

[amsat-bb] Re: Digi @ Dayton?

2011-05-16 Thread Bob Bruninga
> What you say does make sense - I didn't think about > the digi congesting the network since everyone would > be within simplex range. My main concern is > that I can get digipeated using the stock duck on the > TH-D7A that I will be using for backpack APRS. If I > can't reach any digipeater

[amsat-bb] Re: Fm satellite Frequencies and Doppler

2011-05-16 Thread Clint Bradford
>> ... I tend to start about 10 kHz up on any given pass ... If your rig can be programmed at 5kHZ increments, I believe you'll have better results! Check out the programming charts on that work-sat Web site ... Clint Bradford, K6LCS http://www.work-sat.com 909-241-7666 - PDT _

[amsat-bb] Re: Fm satellite Frequencies and Doppler

2011-05-16 Thread Alexander Sack
On Mon, May 16, 2011 at 4:32 PM, Clint Bradford wrote: >>> ... I tend to start about 10 kHz up on any given pass ... > > > If your rig can be programmed at 5kHZ increments, I believe you'll have > better results! It can. I set the step size! :-) > Check out the programming charts on that work

[amsat-bb] Re: Fm satellite Frequencies and Doppler

2011-05-16 Thread Alexander Sack
On Mon, May 16, 2011 at 3:50 PM, Clint Bradford wrote: >>> ... go to AMSAT's sat status page ... > > Personally, I prefer to get folks in the habit of checking the actual control > team pages for the various FM birds. That leaves any "middlemen" and > third=party Web site editing delays out of t

[amsat-bb] Re: Fm satellite Frequencies and Doppler

2011-05-16 Thread Clint Bradford
>> ... go to AMSAT's sat status page ... Personally, I prefer to get folks in the habit of checking the actual control team pages for the various FM birds. That leaves any "middlemen" and third=party Web site editing delays out of the equation. I mean, what better info is there than that publi

[amsat-bb] Re: Fm satellite Frequencies and Doppler

2011-05-16 Thread Justin Pinnix
Hi Kev, The active FM birds are AO-51, SO-50, AO-27, and ISS. I think SO-67 and HO-68 are sometimes available. I'm sure someone will correct me if I have omitted any. You can get their frequencies by clicking on each one on this page: http://www.amsat.org/amsat-new/satellites/status.php The do

[amsat-bb] Re: Fm satellite Frequencies and Doppler

2011-05-16 Thread Clint Bradford
Here is ONE site that has 'bout everything you need to know to work the current FM birds ... http://www.work-sat.com Clint, K6LCS >> ... Would someone be kind enough to give me a list of frequencies with >> doppler correction for the Fm birds. I have Ao51 but not heard for a while . Its for

[amsat-bb] Re: IHU

2011-05-16 Thread i8cvs
Hi Clint, "IHU" stands for "Integrated Housekeeping Unit." 73" de i8CVS Domenico - Original Message - From: "Clint Bradford" To: "AMSAT BB" Sent: Monday, May 16, 2011 6:16 PM Subject: [amsat-bb] IHU > Excuse my ignorance (just consider the source, guys ... ) but what is the "IHU" th

[amsat-bb] Re: IHU

2011-05-16 Thread Anthony Monteiro
Hi Clint, IHU = Internal Housekeeping Unit. It means the on-board computer. I recall the term goes back 30 years to OSCAR-9. 73, Tony AA2TX --- On 5/16/2011 12:16 PM, Clint Bradford wrote: > Excuse my ignorance (just consider the source, guys ... ) but what is the > "IHU" that's onboard AO-51?

[amsat-bb] Re: Digi @ Dayton?

2011-05-16 Thread Zachary Beougher
Hi Bob, What you say does make sense - I didn't think about the digi congesting the network since everyone would be within simplex range. My main concern is that I can get digipeated using the stock duck on the TH-D7A that I will be using for backpack APRS. If I can't reach any digipeaters in

[amsat-bb] Re: IHU

2011-05-16 Thread Clint Bradford
YABDM - "Yet Another Bradford DUH! Moment ... " - thanks, gentlemen. "Internal Housekeeping Unit." 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 prog

[amsat-bb] IHU

2011-05-16 Thread Clint Bradford
Excuse my ignorance (just consider the source, guys ... ) but what is the "IHU" that's onboard AO-51? -Internal Heating Unit? -Receiver section (I Hear U?) -Temp sensor (It's Hot Underneath) DREW>> ... the IHU crashes each eclipse ... Clint Bradford clintbradf...@mac.com

[amsat-bb] Fm satellite Frequencies and Doppler

2011-05-16 Thread mm0kjg
Hello there. Would someone be kind enough to give me a list of frequencies with doppler correction for the Fm birds. I have Ao51 but not heard for a while . Its for easy programming into my Ht. Cheers Kev De MM0KJG 73's ___ Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.o

[amsat-bb] Demonstration Schedule for Dayton 2011

2011-05-16 Thread Keith Pugh
This year with AO-51 and HO-68 on the Sick List and SO-67 scheduled for Europe and Africa, the schedule will be a little slim for the FM Birds. We will do the best we can with the Linear Birds and the available FM Birds. The attached schedule is in UTC and corresponds to the times that the Dayton

[amsat-bb] Re: VUCC Fees - Dayton Hamvention

2011-05-16 Thread John Geiger
If you can't make Dayton, the ARRL National Convention is at Hamcomm this year in Dallas. I am sure plenty of ARRL officials will be there. Let them know the inequities with the VUCC fees as well. An email campaign couldn't hurt either. I have held off applying for 6m and satellite endorsemen

[amsat-bb] VUCC Fees - Dayton Hamvention

2011-05-16 Thread John Papay
If you are planning on going to Dayton, please take some time to visit the ARRL area not far from the AMSAT booth. Seek out the highest ranking officials you can find and talk with them about the VUCC program and LOTW. The fee schedule for VUCC applications, both paper and LOTW, released back in

[amsat-bb] Re: Digi @ Dayton?

2011-05-16 Thread Nigel Gunn G8IFF/W8IFF
You should be OK for APRS stations. W8GUC, W8BI, KI6sz and others will probably be in range. On 16-May-11 14:04, Zachary Beougher wrote: > Sorry - an APRS position packet. Forgot that part of the equation... :-/ > > Zack > KD8KSN > > -Original Message- From: Zachary Beougher > Sent: Monda

[amsat-bb] Re: Digi @ Dayton?

2011-05-16 Thread Bob Bruninga
> [does] anyone set up a digipeater at Dayton, > or do we rely on the local digi’s? Proper operation of an event like Dayton would suggest that putting up a digipeater would be the worst thing to do. With over 300+ mobiles and portables beaconing away all in simplex range of each other, a digi

[amsat-bb] AMSAT INDIA May 2011 Newsletter available

2011-05-16 Thread Nitin Muttin
The May 2011 issue of the AMSAT-INDIA newsletter is now available for free download. Topics in this month's edition include: - HAMSAT (VO-52) Completes Six years in orbit. - Update- Meeting with distinguished guests from ISRO at AMSAT INDIA ground station. - Update on the CubeSat Communicat

[amsat-bb] Re: Digi @ Dayton?

2011-05-16 Thread Zachary Beougher
Sorry - an APRS position packet. Forgot that part of the equation... :-/ Zack KD8KSN -Original Message- From: Zachary Beougher Sent: Monday, May 16, 2011 10:00 AM To: Nigel Gunn G8IFF/W8IFF Cc: amsat-bb@amsat.org Subject: Re: [amsat-bb] Digi @ Dayton? Just a regular position packet. Z

[amsat-bb] Re: Digi @ Dayton?

2011-05-16 Thread Zachary Beougher
Just a regular position packet. Zack KD8KSN -Original Message- From: Nigel Gunn G8IFF/W8IFF Sent: Monday, May 16, 2011 9:56 AM To: Zachary Beougher Cc: amsat-bb@amsat.org Subject: Re: [amsat-bb] Digi @ Dayton? What do you want to digi? There are several APRS stations on 144.390 but I'm

[amsat-bb] Re: Digi @ Dayton?

2011-05-16 Thread Nigel Gunn G8IFF/W8IFF
What do you want to digi? There are several APRS stations on 144.390 but I'm not aware of any general packet stations. On 16-May-11 13:42, Zachary Beougher wrote: > Hi All, > > Does anyone know if anyone sets up a digipeater at Dayton, or do we rely on > the local digi’s? > > 73, > > Zack > KD

[amsat-bb] Digi @ Dayton?

2011-05-16 Thread Zachary Beougher
Hi All, Does anyone know if anyone sets up a digipeater at Dayton, or do we rely on the local digi’s? 73, Zack KD8KSN ___ Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author. Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur

[amsat-bb] Fwd: live broadcast of hamvention

2011-05-16 Thread wa4hfn
- Forwarded Message - From: "t m" To: "wa5kub video3" Sent: Sunday, May 15, 2011 10:02:53 PM Subject: live broadcast of hamvention   !!!   Live Dayton Hamvention Broadcast !!! Announcement.   The 9 th annual live web TV broadcast is here again. Over $5000 in prizes to lucky viewe

[amsat-bb] Endeavour Lifts Off

2011-05-16 Thread B J
A nice launch this morning and the external tank's just been jettisoned. 73s Bernhard VA6BMJ @ DO33FL ___ 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

[amsat-bb] short grid trip

2011-05-16 Thread Rodney Waln
hi, sorry for the short notice, i will be making a short trip to SD, by way off NE my usual trip up to visit the middle if south Dakota, i am hoping to do a finish up the grids i started, the target will be semi rare DN93-92 and EN03-02 that some need, time and satellites will be subject to ava