[amsat-bb] Party Balloon

I do not post much on here anymore, mostly because I have not found much that has any interest to me. (and mostly I am starting to mature a little bit) However, the Balloon thing has always caught my eye. I have tracked many that I happened upon off this BB and or word of mouth. I found some

[amsat-bb] Re: Party Balloon Long Duration Mission (BERMUDA!)

Balloon in range of Bermuda! Now, around 1245z. Anyone know anyone to contact to get a listen? The range of the balloon is only about 170 miles. This is our one chance to verify it is still aloft around 16,000 feet. See http://aprs.org/balloons.html Wb4apr, bob -Original Message-

[amsat-bb] DELFI C3 CLOSE APPROACH- UPDATE

FYI, 73 Pete WB2OQQ Sir/Ma'am, The United States Joint Space Operations Center (JSpOC) has updated a predicted conjunction between DELFI C3 (SCC# 32789) and SCC# 24097. Primary Object: DELFI C3 (SCC# 32789) Secondary Object: SCC# 24097 Time of Closest Approach: 31 MAR 2012 03:24 UTC

[amsat-bb] Sat Demonstration at the University

Hello guys! Today, I will do a Sat Demonstration for a Physical class at the University of my city. I will be operating portable from indoor of classroom, maybe on the classroom `s window. A few days ago, I tried and It is possible hear the Sat from there. I hope to be on the 1850UTC AO-27

[amsat-bb] Travel plans OA1

Hi All, I'll be in Lima Peru Sun 22 July through Sunday 12 August of this year. Will be taking my satellite gear with me. Still have to apply for the IARP permit, but it's just a formality. 73 es see you on the birds, Norm n3ykf ___ Sent via

[amsat-bb] Re: Travel plans OA1

Awesome! That is one I still need for sat dxcc. Let's hope fo29 makes it until then! 73, Drew KO4MA Sent from my iPhone On Mar 30, 2012, at 12:20 PM, Lizeth Norman normanliz...@gmail.com wrote: Hi All, I'll be in Lima Peru Sun 22 July through Sunday 12 August of this year. Will be taking

[amsat-bb] Re: Party Balloon Long Duration Mission (LAUNCHED!)

When was the last time anyone heard the balloon? Joe WB9SBD The Original Rolling Ball Clock Idle Tyme Idle-Tyme.com http://www.idle-tyme.com On 3/29/2012 7:43 PM, Bob Bruninga wrote: Balloon was released at 2330z (1930EDT) and is headed SE from Annapolis at 6 knots. Rising very slowly. But

[amsat-bb] Call for AMSAT-NA Board of Directors Nominations

All AMSAT-NA members, We are approaching that time of year to submit nominations to serve on the Board of Directors. This year there will be seats for 3 full members, and up to 2 alternates, to be filled. This is your opportunity to influence the leadership, and future, of our organization.

[amsat-bb] Where are the Atantic Sailors?

Does anyone know how to track Winlink Ocean sailors so we can find someone to listen for our long duration Balloon out over the atlantic? Without boats, it will not be in range of land until 3 April over the African coast.! See projected track: http://aprs.org/balloons.html Bob, WB4aPR

[amsat-bb] Re: Sat Demonstration at the University

Thanks very much for the great contacts during the Sat Demo. The students and the teacher were astonished and very curious about our hobby! 73! Hector, CO6CBF -Mensaje original- De: amsat-bb-boun...@amsat.org [mailto:amsat-bb-boun...@amsat.org] En nombre de Hector Luis Martinez Sis

[amsat-bb] Re: Sat Demonstration at the University

Hi Hector, excellent job promoting our hobby! 73's Peter VE7NGP -Original Message- From: amsat-bb-boun...@amsat.org [mailto:amsat-bb-boun...@amsat.org] On Behalf Of Hector, CO6CBF Sent: Friday, March 30, 2012 4:39 PM To: amsat-bb@amsat.org Subject: [amsat-bb] Re: Sat Demonstration at