[amsat-bb] PI9CAM Saturday July 2 active on EME

Hello, I forward this message from the PI9CAM team to the amsat-bb. 73 Rob PE1ITR PI9CAM, the 25 m dish in Dwingeloo The Netherlands (JO32ET) will be active on EME on Saturday July 2. Anyone with a small yagi and small power on 70 cm can have a QSO with us via the moon using the digital mode

[amsat-bb] Spectacular Minotaur launch from Wallops this evening

The Minotaur 1 rocket carrying the ORS-1 satellite was a spectacular sight tonight from Burtonsville, MD, about 120 air miles from the launch site. I saw the first stage exhaust plume and first stage burnout and staging in binoculars. I wish it were possible to record that sight on video, but photo

[amsat-bb] Re: [AMSAT-BB] ISS, what the heck happened?

Ed Something like this http://www.qsl.net/pe1rah/  would be perfect to "plant" on the ISS 73 Bob W7LRD Seattle - Original Message - From: "Edward R. Cole" To: "amsat-bb" Sent: Wednesday, June 29, 2011 1:24:12 PM Subject: [amsat-bb] Re: [AMSAT-BB] ISS, what the heck happe

[amsat-bb] Yeah

Made in U.S.A. Kevin KF7MYK ___ 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] Re: [AMSAT-BB] ISS, what the heck happened?

I also agree. We do not require the astronauts to be in the loop. We need the communications port, particularly one that can be repaired or replaced and can be reprogrammed from Earth. The astronauts are most assuredly encouraged to participate. NASA can blank the output during critical times.

[amsat-bb] Re: AMSAT Board & political opinion

Hi, WA4HFN I agree with you and what you said is why I still speak italian in my country ! 73" de i8CVS Domenico - Original Message - From: To: "Ted" Cc: "AMSAT" Sent: Thursday, June 30, 2011 1:50 AM Subject: [amsat-bb] Re: AMSAT Board & political opinion > All of Europe would be s

[amsat-bb] Re: [AMSAT-BB] ISS, what the heck happened?

Hi Ed, KL7UW I agree completely with you on a hi power continuously operating U/V linear transponder on board of the ISS may be 100 KHz BW because it can be used as well for emergency communications on the earth without intervention of the astronauts. 73" de i8CVS Domenico - Original Messag

[amsat-bb] Re: AMSAT Board & political opinion

Atta boy Ted! K7LY On 6/29/2011 2:41 PM, Ted wrote: > And AMSAT is not the place to debate politics. His comments were a public > insult. And THAT is my opinion. Maybe you two are too young to remember who > saved Europe's ass 5 years ago > > -Original Message- > From: Nigel A. Gunn [mailt

[amsat-bb] Re: CA Ham Plates - Warning!

Same here in Arizona, but I don't mind paying the little extra fee. I'm proud of my amateur status. Of course, some hams are just plain cheap! Jerry France K7LY Lake Havasu City, AZ On 6/29/2011 2:49 PM, Tony Langdon wrote: > At 03:57 AM 6/30/2011, w4upd wrote: >> This is already the case in Fl

[amsat-bb] Space Station close call with debris

Yikes, this sorta puts things in perspective! Space station crew evacuatehttp://www.issfanclub.com/node/31790 Space Station's Brush with Space Junk Highlights Growing Threathttp://www.space.com/12107-space-junk-threat-growing-space-station.htmlCharlie CantrillKI4RDT

[amsat-bb] Re: AMSAT Board & political opinion

Are you guys real? Is this a reality show? Someone has a rather interesting mishap with the police and from that such a thread develops? Geez folks you really need to get a life. I'm just returning to ham radio after 20 years of absence, that was not what I expected. The last few days this maili

[amsat-bb] Re: LoTW?

I couldn't get in earlier as well, but it appears whatever the issue, it has been resolved. Clear Skies Rick Tejera Saguaro Astronomy Club Phoenix, Arizona www.saguaroastro.org saguaroas...@cox.net K7TEJ, AMSAT 38452 -Original Message- From: amsat-bb-boun...@amsat.org [mailto:amsat-bb-

[amsat-bb] Re: Criminal Clint

Bob, Yup, 27, fat fingers on my part. As for the 60's, I was 9 when they ended, so I didn't have the opportunity to "partake" Clear Skies Rick Tejera Saguaro Astronomy Club Phoenix, Arizona www.saguaroastro.org saguaroas...@cox.net K7TEJ, AMSAT 38452

[amsat-bb] Re: AMSAT Board & political opinion

All of Europe would be speaking German if we had not won the war in 1945 and the only ground we ever kept was to bury our fallen soldiers in Europe .I AM ALL AMERICAN HOME GROWN AND CORN FED BASE BALL AND APPLE PIE GOD AND COUNTRY. WA4HFN Damon said that - Original Message - From: "Ted"

[amsat-bb] PI9CAM Saturday July 2 active on EME

Hello, I forward this message from the PI9CAM team to the amsat-bb. 73 Rob PE1ITR PI9CAM, the 25 m dish in Dwingeloo The Netherlands (JO32ET) will be active on EME on Saturday July 2. Anyone with a small yagi and small power on 70 cm can have a QSO with us via the moon using the digital mode

[amsat-bb] Re: CA Ham Plates - Warning!

At 03:45 PM 6/29/2011, you wrote: >All this makes me really, really glad I live in a country where we don't have >armed thugs on the streets. That is where you are wrong... the thugs will "always" be armed. when the victim is also armed is makes it a even playing field. When the people here als

[amsat-bb] Thread to END: Re: AMSAT Board & political opinion

This thread needs to end. ADP violation emails have been issued. 73, Gould, WA4SXM AMSAT VP User Services ___ 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 pro

[amsat-bb] Re: Know Your Plates, Know Your Country

>> ... All this makes me really, really glad I live in a country where we don't have armed thugs on the streets ... It must be horrible to live like that. Gordon MM0YEQ I thought you lived in Scotland, Gordon. A country where the BBC reported just in 2008 ... "Crime in Glasgow 'worse than NY'

[amsat-bb] Re: CA Ham Plates - Warning!

On Wed, 29 Jun 2011 22:21:29 +0100 "Nigel A. Gunn" wrote: > Britain has more CCTV cameras per head of population than anywhere else > in the world. That was actually a bit of nonsense written by one of the far-right tabloids (possibly the Daily Mail). Essentially what some greasy journo did w

[amsat-bb] Re: AMSAT Board & political opinion- take this somewhere else

Please take this somewhere else. John WA4WDL -- From: "Nigel A. Gunn" Sent: Wednesday, June 29, 2011 5:25 PM To: "Ted" Cc: ; "'Gordon JC Pearce'" Subject: [amsat-bb] Re: AMSAT Board & political opinion > Ted. > As, for decades, the US governmen

[amsat-bb] Re: CA Ham Plates - Warning!

Ours say right across the top of the plate AMATEUR RADIO, and they do charge extra for them. ANY plate that is special order and not handed out off the top of the pile next in line costs extra. Be it a vanity plate and antiques plate a collector plate a veterans plate a disabled plate get

[amsat-bb] Re: CA Ham Plates - Warning!

In Montana the ham plates are free plus a small administrative fee. In 1955, there was a ham in the state legislature that got the bill entered and passed. He wrote the "free" clause into his bill, and except for an administrative fee added later, it has stuck. Montana was one of the first f

[amsat-bb] Re: AMSAT Board & political opinion

And AMSAT is not the place to debate politics. His comments were a public insult. And THAT is my opinion. Maybe you two are too young to remember who saved Europe's ass 5 years ago -Original Message- From: Nigel A. Gunn [mailto:ni...@ngunn.net] Sent: Wednesday, June 29, 2011 2:26 PM To: T

[amsat-bb] Re: CA Ham Plates - Warning!

At 03:57 AM 6/30/2011, w4upd wrote: >This is already the case in Florida. The Amateur tag is listed as a >vanity plate and you are charged accordingly. This state has hundreds of >vanity plates. It's the same down here, amateur plates are a special category of vanity plates, and attract a vanity

[amsat-bb] Re: CA Ham Plates - Warning!

In nevada the plates have amature radio and your call and they are free if you agree to help in emergencies Sent from my Verizon Wireless BlackBerry -Original Message- From: "Ted" Sender: amsat-bb-boun...@amsat.org Date: Wed, 29 Jun 2011 13:48:18 To: ; Subject: [amsat-bb] Re: CA Ham Pl

[amsat-bb] Re: oops

At 12:58 PM 6/29/2011, wa4...@comcast.net wrote: >Sent the teacher joke here my mistake, well after the last >150 field mess Maybe a joke is in order >___ >Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author. >Not an AMSAT-NA member

[amsat-bb] Re: AMSAT Board & political opinion

Ted. As, for decades, the US government has seen fit to force itself upon any country with which it doesn't agree, anyone, anywhere has a right to an opinion, even if it doesn't suit you. I don't agree with Gordon most of the time but he has a right. On 29/06/11 22:11, Ted wrote: > Also,you

[amsat-bb] Re: CA Ham Plates - Warning!

Britain has more CCTV cameras per head of population than anywhere else in the world. Britains airports and military establishments are crawling with armed police and military security staff. As long as the copper on the street here keeps his weapon in it's holster then it's no threat. I can't t

[amsat-bb] AMSAT Board & political opinion

Gordon, if you chose to insult the USA, this forum is not appropriate. Also, your 'opinion' on our country is of very little interest to me. TK, K7TRK Original comment: All this makes me really, really glad I live in a country where we don't have armed thugs on the streets. The things that str

[amsat-bb] oops

Sent the teacher joke here my mistake, well after the last 150 field mess Maybe a joke is in order ___ 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! S

[amsat-bb] Re: CA Ham Plates - Warning!

...and Oregon (although they do not say 'ham radio', they are all a light orange color) TK, K7TRK -Original Message- From: amsat-bb-boun...@amsat.org [mailto:amsat-bb-boun...@amsat.org] On Behalf Of Larry Gerhardstein Sent: Wednesday, June 29, 2011 1:27 PM To: amsat-bb@amsat.org Subject:

[amsat-bb] Re: 5A3ST fo-29

>Alkuperäinen viesti >Lähettäjä: ik1...@alice.it >Päivämäärä: 29.06.2011 19:32 >Vastaanottaja: "Amsat - BBs" >Aihe: [amsat-bb] 5A3ST fo-29 > >Hi All , >in afternoon Orbit 73414 FO-29 utc 15:49 i >I have QSO with 5A3ST Lybia , but I'm not sure 100% >because is in finish orbit , and in th

[amsat-bb] Re: CA Ham Plates - Warning!

On Wed, 29 Jun 2011 11:13:35 -0700 Clint Bradford wrote: > Originally this was almost a joke to me. But then I remember that my wife > (who was in the > car with me) asked me - quite seriously - "Is it OK for me to reach into my > purse ... " while > the original officer was back in her unit

[amsat-bb] Re: LoTW?

Exactly what I found... oh well. Zack -Original Message- From: Patrick STODDARD (WD9EWK/VA7EWK) Sent: Wednesday, June 29, 2011 4:16 PM To: amsat-bb@amsat.org Subject: [amsat-bb] Re: LoTW? Zack, > Anyone else having issues getting into LoTW? Now that you mentioned it, yes - I'm not

[amsat-bb] Fwd: Teacher Arrested-

- Forwarded Message - From: "Richard Martin" To: "Rick - WA4NVM" Sent: Wednesday, June 29, 2011 3:20:32 PM Subject: Teacher Arrested-   My teacher friends will love this one         Levity, anyone?. (and particularly, anyone in possession of a

[amsat-bb] Re: CA Ham Plates - Warning!

Because of the very-large roll ham radio played in the aftermath of the 1964 Alaska Earthquake (9.2), the legislature passed a resolution that any ham with ham gear installed in their vehicle would not only get "ham call" plates but would be exempt from registration costs. WE still pay any loc

[amsat-bb] Re: 5A3ST fo-29

Hi, I think that the call sign has been mistaken - It should have been 9A3ST an amateur station that I have worked or heard on a number of times on the satellites. Trust that this will help with the enquiry. Ken Eaton GW1FKY Amsat -UK Amsat NA __

[amsat-bb] Re: CA Ham Plates - Warning!

If you have to apply for vanity to get ham letters on your plate, then they're not really ham call letter plates, are they, as they are in Montana and Washington. I stand on all of my prior posts on this matter. 73 es SK, Larry W7IN ___ Sent via AMSAT

[amsat-bb] Re: LoTW?

Zack, > Anyone else having issues getting into LoTW? Now that you mentioned it, yes - I'm not able to bring up that site. The ARRL web site comes up as normal, but no response from the p1k.arrl.org server used for the LOTW system. 73! Patrick WD9EWK/VA7EWK http://www.wd9ewk.net/ ___

[amsat-bb] Re: [AMSAT-BB] ISS, what the heck happened?

Wasn't going to comment, but oh heck! I think Alex has it pegged. I see a lot of Astronauts getting their ham license but figure that is probably NASA "encouraged" mainly for PR purposes and secondarily for emergency comms if the main systems fail. It is likely many Astronauts are not particu

[amsat-bb] Re: Pasadena (CA) Radio Club

I would second Clint on this. Rand KD0HKD, Eddy KY0F, and myself K0PDX have on multiple occasions worked the FM birds in front of clubs that we where presenting to. As long as a pass is going overhead we try and work them. AO-51 being the major one. On Wed, Jun 29, 2011 at 1:46 PM, Clint Brad

[amsat-bb] LoTW?

Anyone else having issues getting into LoTW? 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 satellite program! Subscription settings: http://amsat.org/mailm

[amsat-bb] Re: 5A3ST fo-29

Hi Marco, IK1RAN The call letter 5A3ST do not exist in QRZ.com 73" de i8CVS Domenico - Original Message - From: "Marco" To: "Amsat - BBs" Sent: Wednesday, June 29, 2011 6:32 PM Subject: [amsat-bb] 5A3ST fo-29 > Hi All , > in afternoon Orbit 73414 FO-29 utc 15:49 i > I have QSO with

[amsat-bb] Re: Pasadena (CA) Radio Club

>> ... What FM satellite really working with your HT have you presented to the >> audience ? HIHI ! There are now two topics in my life that I hold dear and serious - (1) is not desiring nine cars full of armed law enforcement personnel to EVER be behind a fellow ham's car during a simple i

[amsat-bb] Re: CA Ham Plates - Warning!

Louisiana as well, both in the upcharge ($25.00) and massive number of vanity plates! However, you can't get your call sign on a regular personalized plate. Mike, N5UKZ On 6/29/2011 1:14 PM, Bob Martinson wrote: > And Massachusetts > > QUOTE > -Original Message- > From: amsat-bb-boun...

[amsat-bb] Re: CA Ham Plates - Warning!

And Massachusetts QUOTE -Original Message- From: amsat-bb-boun...@amsat.org [mailto:amsat-bb-boun...@amsat.org] On Behalf Of w4upd Sent: Wednesday, June 29, 2011 1:57 PM To: amsat-bb@amsat.org Subject: [amsat-bb] Re: CA Ham Plates - Warning! This is already the case in Florida. The Amateu

[amsat-bb] Re: CA Ham Plates - Warning!

>> ... If you make too big of an issue out of this motor vehicle divisions >> around the country may begin to treat radio operator pates as vanity plates and charge accordingly ... Originally this was almost a joke to me. But then I remember that my wife (who was in the car with me) asked me

[amsat-bb] Re: CA Ham Plates - Warning!

This is already the case in Florida. The Amateur tag is listed as a vanity plate and you are charged accordingly. This state has hundreds of vanity plates. Reid, W4UPD On 6/29/2011 1:44 PM, George and Cheryl Abbott wrote: > If you make too big of an issue out of this motor vehicle divisions ar

[amsat-bb] Re: CA Ham Plates - Warning!

If you make too big of an issue out of this motor vehicle divisions around the country may begin to treat radio operator pates as vanity plates and charge accordingly.I would care about being charged an additional fee by the DVR! -Original Message- From: Larry Gerhardstein Sent: Wednes

[amsat-bb] Re: CA Ham Plates - Warning!

Who cares? In the following scenario, I would care! If I had the call sign N1OCL and I moved from Connecticut (or where ever) to Montana and then tried to get a ham plate for my vehicle, I would care. I believe my application would be turned down by the Montana DOL, because the Montana licen

[amsat-bb] 5A3ST fo-29

Hi All , in afternoon Orbit 73414 FO-29 utc 15:49 i I have QSO with 5A3ST Lybia , but I'm not sure 100% because is in finish orbit , and in this moment , , I think is very improbabily that station wrk satelliti I'd be surprised if they is probably I would be grateful if the CALL 5A3ST is a

[amsat-bb] Re: CA Ham Plates - Warning!

George and Cheryl, So who is complaining? You? Harvey and I signed using our call signs. I've never complained about hams getting more privileges, voice, WARC bands, digital modes, LF, etc. Leaves more energy to be concerned about hams possibly loosing privileges. 73, Larry W7IN (57 years

[amsat-bb] Re: [AMSAT-BB] ISS, what the heck happened?

This goes back to a comment I made earlier and was chastised for.  However if by some freak of nature what if there was a "real" ham up there.  Imagine chassing the ISS on 20cw on the other side of the world.  Propagation characteristics, beam pointing, doppler correction, what grid square are

[amsat-bb] Re: CA Ham Plates - Warning!

IN NJ, we have a small dash # next to the calls indicating the plate # IE NB2F -2(in small #'s) Then they arrest you...HA! Joking... -Original Message- From: amsat-bb-boun...@amsat.org [mailto:amsat-bb-boun...@amsat.org] On Behalf Of Joe Sent: Wednesday, June 29, 2011 10:10 AM To: amsa

[amsat-bb] Re: CA Ham Plates - Warning!

Wisconsin is the same way. I can have WB9SBD on my motorcycle, car, truck, van, as many vehicles as i want to have it on. thats gotta be a mess on their computers when they run a plate I would think. never had it happen, but wonder what does happen say if someone did have it on like all th

[amsat-bb] Re: Criminal Clint

With Shovels and rakes and implements of destruction! Rick K7TEJ Joe wrote: > It wasn't a truck is was a red vw microbus. > > Joe WB9SBD > > The Original Rolling Ball Clock > Idle Tyme > Idle-Tyme.com > http://www.idle-tyme.com > > On 6/28/2011 7:23 PM, Ted wrote: > > No, but they took

[amsat-bb] Re: [AMSAT-BB] ISS, what the heck happened?

On Wed, Jun 29, 2011 at 7:40 AM, KM9U wrote: > > >>> So I think everyone read the announcement ARRL made before FD.  Now >>> that FD weekend is at an end, can someone explain to me why NASA >>> couldn't let the astronauts have 10 minutes on the radio for one pass? >>>  I mean were they having issu

[amsat-bb] Re: Criminal Clint

It wasn't a truck is was a red vw microbus. Joe WB9SBD The Original Rolling Ball Clock Idle Tyme Idle-Tyme.com http://www.idle-tyme.com On 6/28/2011 7:23 PM, Ted wrote: > No, but they took his truck to the dump...another case of blind justice.. > (further apologies to Arlo) > > Ted K7TRK > > ---

[amsat-bb] Re: [AMSAT-BB] ISS, what the heck happened?

Re: [AMSAT-BB] ISS, what the heck happened? >>This brings up an interesting thought. The astronauts receive monetary >>compensation for performing their duties while employed by NASA. So, if >>their employer schedules them to operate amateur radio as part of their job >>assignment, would this no

[amsat-bb] Re: Criminal Clint

Love it Alice's Restaurant! Radio stations still play this near thanksgiving he he he.. Joe WB9SBD The Original Rolling Ball Clock Idle Tyme Idle-Tyme.com http://www.idle-tyme.com On 6/28/2011 7:02 PM, saguaroas...@cox.net wrote: > So did they take 37 8 by 10 color glossy photo's with circles

[amsat-bb] Re: Amsat Facebook

On 6/29/2011 5:14 AM, Thomas Doyle wrote: > Very happy to see AMSAT on Facebook. I sent in a request to join. > What would brighten my day even more is a threaded discussion group. > I am sure most of us have used a Yahoo group. It is nice to be able to > group postings by subject. It is also helpf

[amsat-bb] Re: CA Ham Plates - Warning!

Why do you think that this is such a big deal?Sounds similar to the old timers complaining about the granting of voice privileges for novices back in the 80's.Get a life! -Original Message- From: H. Vordenbaum Sent: Wednesday, June 29, 2011 8:37 AM To: gerhardst...@montana.com ; Clint B

[amsat-bb] Re: CA Ham Plates - Warning!

In Texas we have "Radio Plates". I heard that you can have the same call sign on multiple vehicles, so I imagine you could have the same sort of problem if at first glance the vehicle didn't match. Harvey, K5HV Kerrville, TX - Original Message - From: "Larry Gerhardstein" To: "Clint B

[amsat-bb] Re: [AMSAT-BB] ISS, what the heck happened?

>> So I think everyone read the announcement ARRL made before FD. Now >> that FD weekend is at an end, can someone explain to me why NASA >> couldn't let the astronauts have 10 minutes on the radio for one pass? >> I mean were they having issues with the radio itself? During Expedition 24/25,

[amsat-bb] Re: Pasadena (CA) Radio Club

Hi Clint, K6LCS What FM satellite really working with your HT have you presented to the audience ? HIHI ! 73" de i8CVS Domenico - Original Message - From: "Clint Bradford" To: ; Sent: Wednesday, June 29, 2011 7:58 AM Subject: [amsat-bb] Pasadena (CA) Radio Club > Just returned h

[amsat-bb] Amsat Facebook

Very happy to see AMSAT on Facebook. I sent in a request to join. What would brighten my day even more is a threaded discussion group. I am sure most of us have used a Yahoo group. It is nice to be able to group postings by subject. It is also helpful to be able to search. The reduction in clutter

[amsat-bb] Re: Satpc32 error

Hello Mike, below section 5 k of the FAQs file, that explains the error and how to fix it. The FAQs file comes with the program and can be downloaded from my website, English page "Downloads". 73s, Erich, DK1TB k. Ole error 8004503A.. The SatPC32 voice feature requires the Microsoft Speech SDK (SA