Re: [amsat-bb] CW and Packet Signal on 145.825

2014-08-19 Thread Nitin Muttin
Could this be Cape-2  http://ulcape.org/cape-2-tracking/   73 Nitin [VU3TYG] From: Nitin Muttin vu3...@yahoo.co.in To: AMSAT BB amsat-bb@amsat.org Sent: Tuesday, 19 August 2014 9:14 AM Subject: CW and Packet Signal on 145.825 I have been hearing a CW

Re: [amsat-bb] ISS and QSL Card Requests

2014-08-19 Thread Dave Webb KB1PVH
A voice contact with an orbiting astronaut is an extraordinary event. And I have run into a few operators who had no idea that they could apply for and receive a QSL card for their efforts. As always, you can't just answer the question in a direct manner and put the 'Clint twist' on it. How

[amsat-bb] Cheap linear sat rig? TS-2000 AS-IS

2014-08-19 Thread Kevin M
http://forums.qrz.com/showthread.php?447439-Kenwood-TS-2000-**-AS-IS**-UHF-VHF-work  Provided it also works on SSB/CW on VHF/UHF might make someone a good sat rig.  73 N4UFO ___ Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author.

[amsat-bb] Round-world APRS balloons still flying!

2014-08-19 Thread Robert Bruninga
As of today those 3 APRS balloons launched in the UK are still flying after more than 3 weeks! Amazing.. One of them over alaska has gone round the world more than 1.5 times, the other two are over Japan and approaching 1.5 orbits.

[amsat-bb] TrakBox/PCSAT32

2014-08-19 Thread Tom Lubbers K8TL
I thought I used to run the trakbox in host mode while using PCSAT. Couldn't find trackbox in the menues!! AM I getting senile or how do I do it?? Tom K8TL ___ Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author. Not an AMSAT-NA

[amsat-bb] W5KUB live web cast for Huntsville ham fest

2014-08-19 Thread wa4hfn
http://tmedlin.com/mainpage.htm Prizes will be given to some WA4HFN em55 Damon www.starcommgroup.org ___ 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] AMSAT FD 2014

2014-08-19 Thread Wyatt Dirks
This afternoon I was reading through the latest amsat journal when I got to the article on Amsat Fd 2014. I got to the chart with the scores and was surprised to see K0kbx in spot number one as that's the club I operated with on FD. I was the sole operator this year at the satellite station and

[amsat-bb] AMSAT bb

2014-08-19 Thread Tom Lubbers K8TL
Glen, I see you have been sucessful in posting to the AMSAT BB. I have made several attempts to post a question I have about the old track box but it never appears. I have used amsat-bb@amsat.org. All indications are it goes out, doesn't appear in the undeliverable box but nothing on the daily

Re: [amsat-bb] 2m Link Budget - Chinese Satellite 4M-LXS

2014-08-19 Thread Michael R. Lengruesser
See attachment Michael R. Lengruesser, DD5ER AMSAT-DL e.V. -- International Satellites for Communication, Science and Education -- mlengrues...@amsat-dl.org http:/www.amsat-dl.org Am 18.08.2014 10:11, schrieb Simon Brown: Hi, Has anyone thought about a 2m XPOL Yagi for receiving the

Re: [amsat-bb] 2m Link Budget - Chinese Satellite 4M-LXS

2014-08-19 Thread Andrew Glasbrenner
Attachments are stripped from -bb emails. Can you post to a webpage or dropbox or similar, then send the link? 73, Drew KO4MA -Original Message- From: Michael R. Lengruesser mlengrues...@amsat-dl.org Sent: Aug 19, 2014 3:28 AM To: amsat-bb@amsat.org Subject: Re: [amsat-bb] 2m Link

Re: [amsat-bb] AMSAT bb

2014-08-19 Thread Andrew Glasbrenner
Tom, this is what I got when I replied to you to let you know the message went through: I apologize for this automatic reply to your email. To control spam, I now allow incoming messages only from senders I have approved beforehand. If you would like to be added to my list of approved

Re: [amsat-bb] AMSAT bb

2014-08-19 Thread Glen Zook
Your message came through on amsat-bb.org! Sometimes, when I post, the message does go out but, for some reason, I don't get a copy.   Glen, K9STH Website: http://k9sth.net On Tuesday, August 19, 2014 10:18 AM, Tom Lubbers K8TL k...@earthlink.net wrote: Glen, I see you have been

[amsat-bb] Kenwood TS-2000 FS

2014-08-19 Thread Stefan Wagener
Have a nice TS-2000 for sale. Radio is in excellent condition with only minor signs of use. Late serial number: B28x Has blue display (picture on request) and comes with an original box, manual, power cable and mic. $1000 shipped with insurance within Canada or USA. Interested? Please

Re: [amsat-bb] ISS and QSL Card Requests

2014-08-19 Thread Ted
Wait just a minute, Clint... You have to choose one: you can't feel sorry for yourself AND be a self promoting windbag ! It's one or the other 73, K7TRK -Original Message- From: amsat-bb-boun...@amsat.org [mailto:amsat-bb-boun...@amsat.org] On Behalf Of Clint Bradford Sent: Monday,

Re: [amsat-bb] ISS and QSL Card Requests

2014-08-19 Thread Clint Bradford
Where is the self-promotion in that message that showed folks how to apply for a QSL card from their ISS contact? Hmmm ... Clint On Aug 19, 2014, at 1:17 PM, Ted wrote: Wait just a minute, Clint... You have to choose one: you can't feel sorry for yourself AND be a self promoting windbag !

Re: [amsat-bb] ISS and QSL Card Requests

2014-08-19 Thread ollie
May I suggest you guys take this offline (or better - just let it go)? We're already on a dangerous flame-war trajectory. 73, Ollie AJ1O - Original Message - Subject: Re: [amsat-bb] ISS and QSL Card Requests From: Clint Bradford clintbradf...@mac.com Date: 8/19/14 2:19

Re: [amsat-bb] 2m Link Budget - Chinese Satellite 4M-LXS

2014-08-19 Thread g0mrf
Hi Michael. Thanks for the information about the JT65 transmission from 4M-LXS. 1.5W for 1 minute in every 5 minutes should be easily receivable even on a small beam with a masthead preamp, at least in the first few days while the satellite is 'close' to Earth. However, I was under the

[amsat-bb] W1AW/8 Ohio Satellite Operation

2014-08-19 Thread john
K8YSE will be operating as W1AW/8 beginning at 0001z 20 August 2014 on SO-50 as well as the linear birds. There was no satellite operation during the previous Ohio week in the first half of 2014. This will be the last chance to work this special event station in Ohio. I will operate on as many

[amsat-bb] Intercontinental DX on AO-73

2014-08-19 Thread Paul Stoetzer
Good evening, On the 0250Z pass of AO-73, I was delighted to hear and work Paulo, PV8DX, very soon after AOS. While I have worked Paulo many times (five other times in just the past week), this was my first intercontinental QSO on AO-73 and my first intercontinental QSO on any satellite other