[amsat-bb] FT726 opinions

2011-07-29 Thread John Geiger
I am at a hamfest this weekend where there is a FT726R for sale in decent condition. It has the stock 2m module, and the HF (15, 12, 10M0 as well as a tone encoder (with dip switches) installed. The UHF module was pulled from it, and the owner didn't know if it has the satellite board or not,

[amsat-bb] Re: Satellite-specific QSLs

2011-07-29 Thread Greg D.
Made my own - PowerPoint (or OpenOffice), print on card stock and cut down to size. Only one-sided, however, but I usually use the back for a personal note about my equipment, the contact, or whatever. Greg KO6TH > > Subject: [amsat-bb] Satellite-specific QSLs > > Anyone have a good sourc

[amsat-bb] Russian ISS Sked - All Looks GOOD

2011-07-29 Thread Clint Bradford
>From the Russian-published sked for ISS activities tomorrow - as >anticipated/expected ... Operations and experiments on the International Space Station July 30, 2011 July 30 on the Russian segment of International Space Station scheduled for surgery on re-entry spacecraft "Progress M-11M" quic

[amsat-bb] Early STS Videos

2011-07-29 Thread Trevor .
A number of STS videos have recently appeared on YouTube The STS-70 one mentions the SAREX Amateur Radio experiment 21:40 into the video http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cAxOAq9ujX4 Other videos at http://www.youtube.com/user/nasacasi 73 Trevor M5AKA ___

[amsat-bb] ANS Special Bulletin - ANS-210 ARISSat-1/KEDR Test Transmissions Planned From ISS July 30-31

2011-07-29 Thread JoAnne Maenpaa
SB SAT @ AMSAT $ANS-210.01 ARISSat-1/KEDR Test Transmissions Planned From ISS July 30-31 AMSAT News Service Bulletin 210.01 >From AMSAT HQ SILVER SPRING, MD. July 29, 2011 To All RADIO AMATEURS BID: $ANS-210.01 AMSAT NEWS SERVICE SPECIAL BULLETIN ANS-210 In this Special Bulletin: * ARISSat-1/KED

[amsat-bb] SO-67

2011-07-29 Thread Ted
Should be appearing in a sky near you beginning 8-1, correct ? Ted, K7TRK ___ 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: ND9M/P: DM66 and Heading Home

2011-07-29 Thread Rick Tejera
Jim, Thanks for getting on the air, Though it looks like the counties are gonna have to wait. Life seems to have intervened and it's not likely I'll find time for radio this weekend. Have a safe & good trip home. Hopefully, I'll manage to get on at some point. Clear Skies Rick Tejera Saguaro A

[amsat-bb] ESA CubeSats Launch

2011-07-29 Thread Mineo Wakita
CubeSats of ESA will be launched on 1 Sep 2011. I, JE9PEL researched about the frequency and mode of these CubeSats. See my_HP which wrote in 2008 for more information, http://www.ne.jp/asahi/hamradio/je9pel/esa9cube.htm LARES,Italian Space Agency scientific satellite http://www.lare

[amsat-bb] more round-to it's

2011-07-29 Thread Bob- W7LRD
http://cgi.ebay.com/SWR-Meter-new-/110722303198?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item19c79044de 73 Bob W7LRD ___ 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: old Orbits magazines

2011-07-29 Thread Patrick STODDARD (WD9EWK/VA7EWK)
Hi Bob! > Does anyone have old copies of Orbit magazine they would like to get rid > of? I have been an AMSAT member since mid 1980 and can only find two of > my  old copies, Nov/Dec 1980 and April 1981. > > I'd like to have more if anyone has some getting moldy in their cellar. > Or point me to a

[amsat-bb] old Orbits magazines

2011-07-29 Thread Bob DeVarney W1ICW
Does anyone have old copies of Orbit magazine they would like to get rid of? I have been an AMSAT member since mid 1980 and can only find two of my old copies, Nov/Dec 1980 and April 1981. I'd like to have more if anyone has some getting moldy in their cellar. Or point me to an electronic arch

[amsat-bb] Re: OscarLocator

2011-07-29 Thread Rich Dailey
I believe an older (1989-90) edition of the Amateur Satellite Handbook had the map on the inside back cover, and overlays that could be copied from the pages. Of course someone would have to create the overlays for more recent satellites. N8UX. ___ Se

[amsat-bb] Re: OsacrLocator

2011-07-29 Thread Nigel A. Gunn, W8IFF/G8IFF
You'll need a seperate one for each satellite. The map is no problem but the transparent overlays are definately not still available. I've got unused overlays for AO8, AO9 and RS. On 07/29/2011 07:14 PM, Kevin Deane wrote: > So I am not having much luck, does anyone have on I could buy maybe? Th

[amsat-bb] OsacrLocator

2011-07-29 Thread Kevin Deane
So I am not having much luck, does anyone have on I could buy maybe? This may seem like it is useless these days but I would still like to do it. Kevin KF7MYK ___ Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org. Opinions express

[amsat-bb] Operation from FM27 tomorrow

2011-07-29 Thread Don Snider
Hello all, I'm new to satellite and I'm going to try my first QSOs on AO-27 during it's daylight passes. Last weekend I listened to AO-27 on my tower mounted 432 beam but for this I'll be setting up an arrow antenna on a tripod and an ft-736r. I've had the arrow for years but never got around to

[amsat-bb] Re: Dragonfly: An Epic Adventure of Survival in Outer Space by Bryan Burrough

2011-07-29 Thread Roger Kolakowski
Sorry all...the book has been spoken for...should something change I have a second in line... I'll keep my eyes out for another...I love my copy! Roger WA1KAT On 7/29/2011 1:14 PM, Douglas Phelps wrote: > I'll take it. How do I pay ypu? I have Paypal. > Doug > K9DLP > > --

[amsat-bb] round-to-it

2011-07-29 Thread Bob- W7LRD
Hello I have done this before, lets see if I can create a "movement".  We all have radio "stuff" (junque) laying around.  I call this stuff.  Round-to-it projects.  In that I'll fix, use, whatever when I get, "around-to-it".  In deciding (xyl pressure) to clear out some junque.  I am listin

[amsat-bb] Re: Technical question - FT736-R backup battery replacement

2011-07-29 Thread n1jez
Hey Mal, It's on the control unit. Part of the front panel. It's a lithium CR2032. Remove the top and bottom covers and loosen the two screws that hold the front panel and fold it down. 73, Mike, N1JEZ AMSAT 29649 "A closed mouth gathers no feet" - Original Message - From: "Malcolm Pr

[amsat-bb] ND9M/P: DM66 and Heading Home

2011-07-29 Thread claryco
Cori and I are leaving the Phoenix area this morning (Friday) and will head up through northeastern Arizona and into New Mexico. We'll get to DM66 either tonight or tomorrow morning sometime and should be QRV there for a few passes on both FM and SSB birds. Hopefully APRS coverage (ND9M-7) will

[amsat-bb] Dragonfly: An Epic Adventure of Survival in Outer Space by Bryan Burrough

2011-07-29 Thread Roger Kolakowski
I have come across an extra paperback copy of this book relating the trials and tribulations of life and support on the MIR Space Station. It is great reading about the background behind what we all were told at the time. I figure I would offer it here first before it goes to the "bay." $5 plu

[amsat-bb] Technical question - FT736-R backup battery replacement

2011-07-29 Thread Malcolm Preston
Does anyone know a) where the backup lithium cell battery is and b)what is the replacement? The operating manual doesn't give me a clue. This old thing still works but needs a replacement. Thanks for your help. Mal Preston, NP2L ___ Sent via AMSAT-BB@

[amsat-bb] Re: UT1FG/MM QSL Cards

2011-07-29 Thread Zachary Beougher
I wanted to re-state something... If you have not sent your cards, I would send them to Yuri's manager, Eugene, UX0FY. If you have already sent them to Yuri, don't worry about it. From what I have gathered, it appears that if Yuri does receive any he hands them off to Eugene. I would direct

[amsat-bb] UT1FG/MM QSL Cards

2011-07-29 Thread Zachary Beougher
Hi All, I received QSL cards from Yuri, UT1FG’s, most recent /mm expedition yesterday via his manager, UX0FY. I was missing 5 grids/QSOs, so I forwarded the list to Eugene, UX0FY, and he forwarded them onto Yuri. I received an email from Yuri last night and he said that he would have the add