[amsat-bb] Re: sat-com (figured I better change the subject)

My cellphone carrier can detect which direction my phone is pointed very accurately in a single location in my home. It shows on my internal mapping function and GPS is shut off. That to me means constant triangulation along with direction sensing within my android device... If I'm in an accid

[amsat-bb] Re: External Amplifier Legality Questions

Hi Zach... Amateurs have worked very hard to remain responsible for their own emissions. The need for 100 watts for your application aside, you can use any transmitter/amplifier you want as long as it's output is under the maximum limit for the band and your license. However...you are PE

[amsat-bb] Re: Tech Tuesday Net -Southern CA

If anyone needs directions on setting up a filter that directly sends emails about a certain subject or from a certain person directly to the junk folder I am offering to help. Roger WA1KAT On 2/26/2014 2:42 PM, Ted wrote: Stop the Madness... 73, K7TRK -Original Message- From: amsat

[amsat-bb] Re: Another Great Tech Tuesday Net

For all the dissenters... What have you done to promote AMSAT and how many people outside of nthe satellite hobby have you affected? I consider the reports of "missionaries" to be a promotion of ideas on how to spread the word. If 60,000 doesn't impress ask one of the "missionary's" how you

[amsat-bb] Re: ICE/ISEE-3 to return to an Earth no longer capable of speaking to it

And these links might help: http://www.svengrahn.pp.se/trackind/freqlist/SpaceFreq11.htm\ http://nssdc.gsfc.nasa.gov/nmc/spacecraftTelemetry.do?id=1978-079A Roger WA1KAT On 02/07/2014 1:18 PM, ka2pbt wrote: From Emily Lakdawalla of The Planetary Society: "So ISEE-3 will pass by us, ready t

[amsat-bb] Re: ICE/ISEE-3 to return to an Earth no longer capable of speaking to it

From the net ISEE-3 microwave filter requirements Galvez, J. L. ; Marlin, H.

[amsat-bb] Re: Finding yourself on the linear transponders

Honestly...I wonder how many of the operators have keys to send those dits... Roger WA1KAT On 1/7/2014 7:59 PM, Ronald G. Parsons wrote: Perhaps it’s just me, but it seems like an increasing number of operators are trying to find their downlink by speaking into their mic while tuning up and

[amsat-bb] Re: Quite a ride for the little fellow

He was just like everyone else...trying to hitch a low cost ride...I guess you get what you pay for Roger WA1KAT On 09/12/2013 9:35 AM, Thomas Doyle wrote: Just when you think you have seen it all. http://www.nbclosangeles.com/news/national-international/Reports-Frog-Caught-in-Va-Rocket-L

[amsat-bb] Re: Winterization project

The Preppers for the Zombie Apocalypse...you can't find or afford primers or powder anymore either! Roger WA1KAT On 9/2/2013 12:30 AM, Jim Jerzycke wrote: Who is "they"?? On 09/02/2013 02:47 AM, Bob- W7LRD wrote: almost all .22lr are unavailable, they're still hoarding them. 73 Bob W7LRD -

[amsat-bb] Re: Gospodin Murphy was right!

Maybe the un-assembled frame was oriented "nose" down when he installed them...so "this side up" made sense... Roger WA1KAT On 07/21/2013 12:46 PM, Greg D. wrote: A member of our radio club is familiar with the rocket, from some past work. He said that the sensors are not keyed, and the "Th

[amsat-bb] Re: AO7 2013 Eclipse Cycle

Hi Kevin... If you go back in the list, about a year (or maybe 2, time flies), you will see very similar discussions as AO-7 went into full eclipse. At that time it always came out in Mode B until the eclipses shortened and then it started coming out random, probably depending in what mode it

[amsat-bb] Re: NO-44 SATPC worked today with an HT and Elk.

Yes you did! K3ODX-7>T0PY7W,W3ADO-1*,qAR,KU4BL-3:`fPFl!q[/`"49}Hi fr Betsy, Levittown,PA :-}_ Congratulations! Roger WA1KAT On 10/23/2012 11:20 AM, transb...@gmail.com wrote: Hi all I just wanted to share my excitement that I worked NO-44 at 14:47 today, 10/23, with my Yaesu VX8DR HT with

[amsat-bb] Re: Need another reason to attend the AMSAT Symposium?

Wow...another MAJOR international good will accomplishment for Amateur Radio...Patrick, YOU ARE THE MAN! Roger WA1KAT On 10/12/2012 11:49 AM, Patrick STODDARD (WD9EWK/VA7EWK) wrote: Hi! The AMSAT Symposium in Orlando is two weeks away. If you need another reason to attend besides all the act

[amsat-bb] Re: Seriously Get Over It!

Actually, he should learn how to use his mail program and send anything he doesn't want to his trash bin. Roger WA1KAT On 8/21/2011 8:53 PM, Andy Kellner wrote: Switch to decaf ? --- On Sun, 21/8/11, Kevin Deane wrote: ___ Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsa

[amsat-bb] Re: Who heard me on AO-51

Did you check here? http://www.papays.com/sat/general.html Roger WA1KAT On 8/12/2011 8:38 PM, Richard Lawn wrote: I finally heard and worked AC0RA during a late afternoon pass on Friday using a home brew moxon turnstile for down link and k5oe for uplink. I believe I heard other stations calli

[amsat-bb] Re: AO-27 Contact 8/10/2011 Please verify

Hi Dominico et al... As I have noted before...not everyone is contesting or looking for QSL cards when making contacts. There are multiple other possibilities the op needs confirmation of the callsign. Maybe he promised his contact he would forward a manual to him and realized that the call

[amsat-bb] Re: sstv reception

Google Scanner Recorder or ScanRec, this may fit the bill... Roger WA1KAT On 8/1/2011 7:47 AM, normn3...@stny.rr.com wrote: > Hi all!! > Have been searching for a method of recording sstv in the field and post > processing it at home. MMSSTV uses a .mmv format. It (the audio > format)doesn't lo

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

gt; Doug > K9DLP > > ---- > *From:* Roger Kolakowski > *To:* amsat-bb > *Sent:* Fri, July 29, 2011 9:48:49 AM > *Subject:* [amsat-bb] Dragonfly: An Epic Adventure of Survival in > Outer Space by Bryan Burrough > > I have co

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

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] Re: AO51 22/2106z

Have you tried to convert the file with the supplied software or maybe a third party product such as... http://www.hitsquad.com/smm/programs/SoundConvertorWIN Roger WA1KAT On 7/23/2011 9:45 AM, Zachary Beougher wrote: > Does anyone by chance have that recording? I recorded the pass, but when

[amsat-bb] Re: Weather Satellites

Current wxsat info in a nutshell... http://homepage.ntlworld.com/phqfh1/status.htm Roger WA1KAT On 7/15/2011 11:01 AM, Mike wrote: > I was wondering if anyone has information about receiving weather > Satellites. I have the A.R.R.L. Weather Satellite Handbook but its dated > 1994 and is rathe

[amsat-bb] Re: Weather Satellites

Google "receiving NOAA weather satellites"...the frequencies are in the 137 and 1600 mhz area Roger WA1KAT On 7/15/2011 11:01 AM, Mike wrote: > I was wondering if anyone has information about receiving weather > Satellites. I have the A.R.R.L. Weather Satellite Handbook but its dated > 1994 and

[amsat-bb] Re: AO-7 Mode A/B

Here...this changeover note is listed... > > 05-Jul-11 23:45 67670 LU6QI FF66TQ Mode B CHANGED, MODE > AT, > 23.43 Z > Roger WA1KAT On 7/8/2011 8:13 AM, Dave Webb KB1PVH wrote: > Zack, > > I have found this site to be the most up to date as far as AO-7's mode. > http://www.pl

[amsat-bb] Re: AO-7 Mode A/B

If you look at July 7 ...it changes over between 23:31 and 23:46 according to the times entered. Roger WA1KAT On 7/8/2011 8:09 AM, Ib Christoffersen wrote: > Hi Zack, > As long as it is in Sun all the time the changes take place about 2300 UTC. > You can tell how it is looking at: > > http://osc

[amsat-bb] Re: Books on the ISS

Not on ISS but "Dragonfly" is a good one about MIR... Roger WA1KAT On 6/16/2011 12:51 PM, Alexander Sack wrote: > Hello: > > I am interesting in reading about the history of the ISS and the only > book I can find at my local college library is: > > ___

[amsat-bb] Re: Making ISS voice contacts, best practice

Fair questions...so I will try to answer... If the Packet system is on, voice will not be on...either direct to the shuttle or the FM repeater. If the Packet system is off... There could be a space walk They could be docking or undocking As was recently noted...they could be using

[amsat-bb] Re: AO 51

So what you are trying to say is"fix MY damn satellite!" Roger WA1KAT On 5/29/2011 8:15 PM, wa4...@comcast.net wrote: > I hope they stop changing the Freq. on A0 51 I cant keep up with it,just when > I get it in memory and have satpc setup, boom its changed again enough > already OK . So is

[amsat-bb] Re: In-flight iPhone snaps Space Shuttle launch

Good Girls Go to Heaven, Bad Girls Go Everywhere Roger WA1KAT On 5/20/2011 5:34 PM, George Henry wrote: > And what was her iPhone doing turned on during approach? Still a no-no on all > commercial carriers, AFAIK... > > > George, KA3HSW > > > > - Original Message >> From: Clint Bradford

[amsat-bb] Re: Yaesu G-5400B and G-5500 controller

Well...with all this praise, the KR500 manual is here: http://www.w4rp.com/KR500/index.html Roger WA1KAT On 5/10/2011 7:20 PM, i8cvs wrote: > Hi Roger, WA1KAT > > I have used the KR-400 as a single unit for the azimuth and a > KR-500 as a single unit for the elevation since OSCAR-7 and > provide

[amsat-bb] Re: Yaesu G-5400B and G-5500 controller

KR400 manual here... http://www.w4rp.com/KR400/ Roger WA1KAT On 5/10/2011 6:20 PM, i8cvs wrote: > Hello, Sven LA6KJ > > The only information I got from the schematic diagrams is that the azimuth > motor for the G5400B is a KR-400 and it is an old model of azimuth rotator > used about 25 years

[amsat-bb] Re: AO-51, on old friend.

In the past...like way past...didn't AMSAT keep a satellite "alive" by positioning a BAUDOT RTTY loop in Canada to fire up the satellite for the American continents, at least for declining passes? Of course the reset code may have been much simpler then, but computers make automatic timing and

[amsat-bb] ARISSat-1 will be activated on Monday, April 11 at approximately 14:30 UTC ...

Last recorded packet from the Space Station was 20110411140912...so that transmitter was shut down 20 minutes prior to the scheduled start of the "sat." Roger WA1KAT ___ Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author. Not an AM

[amsat-bb] Re: AMSAT Logo

KB5MU played with it here... http://www.mustbeart.com/wp/2003/05/03/amsat-logo-artwork/ http://www.mustbeart.com/weblog/graphics/logo-compare.gif You can always try to place the rectangle in your document then flood the white with the background color with Paint Shop Pro or Adobe. Roger WA1KAT

[amsat-bb] Re: ITU Phonetics - Kilo

Until they start "correcting" names and Bombay becomes Mumbai and Peking becomes Beijing... Roger WA1KAT On 4/10/2011 6:57 PM, Glen Zook wrote: > If you want to get technical, geographic names has been a "standard" much > longer than the ICAO phonetics. However, it is fine with me if you insis

[amsat-bb] Re: Proper Phonetics

Not from us in Boston... Roger WA1KAT On 4/10/2011 6:28 PM, i8cvs wrote: > The pronunciations given for "Oscar" and "Victor" may seem awkward to > English-speaking people in the US. > ___ Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the

[amsat-bb] Re: Diplexer

I hadn't heard... will those be socketed or flashed? Roger WA1KAT On 4/10/2011 4:32 PM, George Henry wrote: > Nah, hams of the future will have it downloaded to their chip implants at > birth... :-) > > George, KA3HSW > > - Original Message - > From: "

[amsat-bb] Re: Diplexer

Amsat needs a WIKI to store all of this valuable information for hams of the future... Roger WA1KAT On 4/9/2011 10:53 PM, Art McBride wrote: > Andrew, > Both Duplexer and Diplexer allow for transmit and receive at the same time. > > A duplexer, as used on a 2 meter repeater has an extremely narr

[amsat-bb] Re: Bird...much off topic

Even though I well remember the Trashman...I relly couldn' help but mention this newest rendition: http://www.metatube.com/en/videos/15957/Family-Guy-Peter-Bird-is-the-Word-Video/ Roger WA1KAT On 4/6/2011 6:15 AM, Ari Kosonen wrote: > 2011/4/6 Kevin Deane summit...@live.com > >> A-well-a every

[amsat-bb] Re: -={Echo Madness}=-

Not directed at the authors, but in listening to the recording of that pass, I think it could have easily done without the multiple CQ's along with the whistling and blowing into the mike...eliminate those bad habits first and then working on not interrupting quick, 4 transmission exchanges and

Re: [amsat-bb] Fwd: Allocation of 433 – 434 MHz Band for Short Range Devices in VR2

I think with a little research we will find that these frequencies are already in use by automobile tire pressure monitors on existing vehicles and maybe even garage door openers... Almost Part 95 type stuff if no... Roger WA1KAT On 3/7/2011 8:33 PM, Edward R. Cole wrote: >> Hong Kong is now

[amsat-bb] Re: FM SSB Receiver Kit

On 3/4/2011 6:34 PM, Roger Kolakowski wrote: > A SDR is a Software defined radio that uses your computer to do all the > things that are not RF dertermined...very expensive > > a downconverter or converter is a simple front end that receives the > signal on 435 or 145 mhz and

[amsat-bb] Re: KIT

"Obviously" you did not consider my personal response as to SDR Radios and converters...others have provided leadsGoogle is your friend...insults get you nothing... Roger WA1KAT On 3/4/2011 11:57 PM, Jeff Moore wrote: > because obviously everyone here just buys everything __

[amsat-bb] Re: FM SSB Receiver Kit

SDR type radio if you like...but why not a simple down-converter and "leave the driving" to an already existing HF radio? Roger WA1KAT On 3/3/2011 11:17 PM, Kevin Deane wrote: > > > So my new trip is building a receiver for the SSB birds!!! How about that! > Does anyone know where I can order a

[amsat-bb] Re: Ham Radios on Cruises

Just bring a CB Radio...they are illegal everywhere... (humor/humour/hihi) Roger WA1KAT On 3/1/2011 5:49 PM, Glen Zook wrote: > Sorry, but International law states that when in International Waters the > ship is considered to be a part of the jurisdiction of the country of > registry. The capt

[amsat-bb] Re: Mode A

Looks to me as though every other day GMT it is on Mode A...ala February 18,20,22 etc... It doesn't get simpler than that, but it can get harder when the old bird moves in and out of eclipse...a lesson for another day ;-) Roger WA1KAT On 2/19/2011 11:47 AM, Bob- W7LRD wrote: > > > Hi Joe > >

[amsat-bb] Re: ARISSat-1 Reception Challenge

Nope...so maybe I should have posted on SAREX? Roger WA1KAT On 2/10/2011 5:07 PM, Trevor . wrote: > --- On Thu, 10/2/11, Roger Kolakowski wrote: >> "...The crew will connect the ARISSat-1 transmitter to an >> ISS external antenna > > But as yet it's not a

[amsat-bb] Re: ARISSat-1 Reception Challenge

Per the link...this is/was today... "...The crew will connect the ARISSat-1 transmitter to an ISS external antenna and perform a short test of the satellite transmissions Thursday 10 Feb..." Roger WA1KAT On 2/10/2011 4:14 PM, Trevor . wrote: > See http://www.uk.amsat.org/content/view/735/68/ >

[amsat-bb] Re: Recorder battery died - anyone have a recording?

And this is where it SHOULD stand...this is a hobby...it is for personal satisfaction, not for every Tom, Dick and Harry to criticize in open forum without knowing the personal circumstances. If you want to criticize something that affects Satellite Operations... lets start listing the call sig

[amsat-bb] Re: Linear Xpndr Operating Economics.

or/contact even if they were QLF. That being said...I have works scores of stations with my own "chirpy" signal and even have received some polite 599's back. Roger Kolakowski WA1KAT On 2/4/2011 9:30 AM, Rich Dailey wrote: > Let's not forget about the funcube dongle as a t

[amsat-bb] Re: FM birds

Check out the specs on ARISSat Roger WA1KAT On 2/2/2011 1:38 PM, wa4...@comcast.net wrote: > Yep I agree FM birds are out of control and something needs to be done to > make it a ham band again. There are some very bad operators on AO51. I try to > make a call and as soon as I let go of the mic

[amsat-bb] Re: Sooo....

No...constructive criticism would have been more appropriate...that isn't what you received...grab the grid and move on...time is too short, enjoy the hobby! Roger WA1KAT On 2/2/2011 12:06 AM, Kevin Deane wrote: > > > The person e-mailed me, I am over it. I suppose I look like the cry

[amsat-bb] Re: ARISSat-1 mentioned - ANS-028 Special Bulletin - NASA TV to Show Arrival of Progress Spacecraft at ISS

This page might be of interest as to it's bandplan... http://www.amsat.org/amsat-new/images/fck_images/2011_ARISSat-1_Frequency_Chart%281%29.jpg Roger WA1KAT On 1/29/2011 9:10 PM, Bruce Sawtelle wrote: > > Ham Radio payload just mentioned on NASA-TV, using the "KEDR" name, > mentioned that it

[amsat-bb] Re: Sat timing

Usually mismatching Keps...especially an odd number...but check your computer time for the correct timezone...and the program's offset for same. It is always possible you are 1 orbit off unless you are antenna tracking...then it probably wouldn't be there at all...one orbit = about 1-1/2 hours.

[amsat-bb] Re: Verticals on FM sats

Check Bob Bruninga's (wb4apr) treatise on 19" verticals for use on 440 and 2 meter satellite frequencies (rather positive but you need a good ground plane) Google his call and 19" ground plane or look in the archives here... Roger WA1KAT On 11/18/2010 8:28 PM, John Geiger wrote: > I apologize

[amsat-bb] Re: Oldest working orbiting satellite? Todays quiz!

Technically it is not a "communications satellite" Roger WA1KAT Chris Bloy wrote: > Technically the R/B isn't a satellite?? > ___ Sent via amsat...@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author. Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the

[amsat-bb] Re: New User-New Station-Antennas-ADVICE?

Hello N... Your question is not clear...you do not ask a question about the M2 Yagis, only a question about 0 azimuth. Azimuth will not change between antenna brands. Is your question whether to use magnetic north or true north when setting up your beam? A search of Google shows the statement

[amsat-bb] Re: Kenwood THD-72A/E Duplex function

This will help with the picture: http://www.thiecom.com/kataloge/firmen/kenwood/kenwood-thd72e-preinfo.pdf Roger WA1KAT On 10/3/2010 5:18 AM, andy thomas wrote: > At the (British) National Hamfest yesterday I had a play with the > pre-production model of the THD-72E and asked about full duplex.

[amsat-bb] Re: AO51 weak sig

WOW! Please? Roger WA1KAT On 9/9/2010 10:01 AM, wa4...@comcast.net wrote: > > > Whats up with AO51 I can just tell that it is there .Little to no signal ? > > up the output some > > WA4HFN Damon > ___ > Sent via amsat...@amsat.org. Opinions expressed

[amsat-bb] Re: Images of Saturn's Moon Dione Taken By Cassini Probe

http://www.ciclops.org/view_media/33110/Dione_Rev_137_Raw_Preview_4 There looks to be a house with a tower and beam antenna on the top of this bluff... Roger WA1KAT On 9/4/2010 4:01 PM, B J wrote: > http://www.ciclops.org/view_event/141/DIONE_REV_137_RAW_PREVIEW > > These pictures show an inter

[amsat-bb] Re: GPS for dx-expedition

Hi Patrick... For historical reference...somehow I don't think you would ever be questioned about your locations ala the DXpeditions by Don Miller in the 1960's. Technology has come too far... Roger WA1KAT Patrick STODDARD (WD9EWK/VA7EWK) wrote: > Hi Jim! > I've never been asked by ARRL to pr

[amsat-bb] Re: New Satellite Downlink?

With increasing solar activity and "new" awareness of the possible detrimental effects worldwide of solar storms, combined with the time delay for a solar event to reach Earth (2-3 days) I believe that a possible rebroadcast of "Solar Weather" ala WWV style, could be a useful educational tool as

[amsat-bb] Re: ISS APRS Packet Active

Good day Mani... I can send you here to see what is happening on ISS for Packet... http://www.ariss.net/ Roger WA1KAT Mani VU2WMY wrote: > Just heard ISS APRS packet active over VU Land during 12:44 pass. Can > someone confirm? > > > > Mani, VU2WMY > >

[amsat-bb] Re: seeking examples of frequency bands used in amateur spacecraft

Nice resource...it shows a lot of work went into the table Roger WA1KAT Andrew Glasbrenner wrote: > Samudra Haque wrote: >> Hello with reference to the US FCC Part 97 and in particular section 97.207 >> "Space Station" available >> http://www.arrl.org/FandES/field/regulations/news/part97/c.html#2

[amsat-bb] Re: Membership Benefits

Let's try it off the cuff... AMSAT is the central collection point for current satellite status, future technological development, international lobbying efforts, informational resources, contact coordination, information dissemination, etc (forgot "debate") Without AMSAT and its BB reflec

[amsat-bb] Re: Elk antenna as carry on luggage?

On 2/20/2010 5:57 PM, Edward Cole wrote: > MY wife got the royal full open your suitcase turn your pockets > insideout because she forgot about her small pen size jackknife on > her key ring. > Some airports will allow you to mail your $9.95 keychain sized Swiss Army knife back to your home f

[amsat-bb] Re: Spacewalks

Play nice now... This page is up to date http://www.issfanclub.com/frequencies Roger WA1KAT - Original Message - From: "Vince Fiscus, KB7ADL" To: Sent: Saturday, February 13, 2010 11:33 AM Subject: [amsat-bb] Re: Spacewalks > At 09:14 AM 2/12/2010 -0800, Elan Portnoy wrote: > >Hi, >

[amsat-bb] Re: First Tweet from space

This is one of the more obvious reasons why the ISS crew doesn't need to use Ham Radio http://twitter.com/Astro_TJ Thoughtful comments during the times they have to play Roger WA1KAT Trevor . wrote: > Expedition 22 sends first Tweet from space > http://www.southgatearc.org/news/janua

[amsat-bb] Re: Contact For Antenna Warehouse...

SRI... that was January 18 that was a holiday...more coffee required... Roger WA1KAT - Original Message - From: "Roger Kolakowski" To: ; ; Sent: Tuesday, January 19, 2010 7:49 AM Subject: [amsat-bb] Re: Contact For Antenna Warehouse... > If you tried to call them yest

[amsat-bb] Re: Contact For Antenna Warehouse...

If you tried to call them yesterday (Monday, January 19, 2010) it was a Federal Holiday here in the States. Roger WA1KAT - Original Message - From: To: ; Sent: Tuesday, January 19, 2010 4:10 AM Subject: [amsat-bb] Re: Contact For Antenna Warehouse... > > Hello Rupert. > > Unless you ha

[amsat-bb] Re: Winter Project

I keep running across some 832/829B sockets (maybe also 5894) in my pile of stuff...that means there are tubes somewhere in the same pile... Roger WA1KAT - Original Message - From: "George Henry" To: "amsat bb" Sent: Friday, January 08, 2010 7:36 PM Subject: [amsat-bb] Re: Winter Project

[amsat-bb] Re: Winter Project

Actually, 2 Meters is 149.896229 MHz...since we are picking nits... Roger WA1KAT ___ Sent via amsat...@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author. Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite program! Subscription settin

[amsat-bb] Re: Winter Project

"...I'm looking for a winter project can any one point me in the direction of a 2 meter tube amp nothing crazy about 25-50 out, 1-10 in. I have never used or played with a tube circuit so i thougt winter why not..." I believe the power supply will be your biggest obsticle...in the "old days," "sui

[amsat-bb] Re: Winter Project

Ah...I now see that you wanted the amp for 2 meters...eyes are getting old or I have been staring at RF tuning adjustments too long... A "GE Prog Line" will drop right down for you. Roger Wa1KAT - Original Message - From: "Douglas Anoman" To: Sent: Thursday, January 07, 2010 10:56 AM Su

[amsat-bb] Re: Winter Project

You didn't say what band or what mode but you could us a couple of FM Prog Line dual 6146 strips to remove the few parts and have a tube that you can beat on and still replace with "inexpensive" new tubes or NOS. If you were just running FM, you could just whip up an input circuit and use the stri

[amsat-bb] Re: back on the birds after 15-year absence - want tips on antenna system

Nice, informative response Drew...I'm keeping this one on the wall! Roger WA1KAT - Original Message - From: "Andrew Glasbrenner" To: "William Hein" Cc: Sent: Monday, December 28, 2009 9:27 PM Subject: [amsat-bb] Re: back on the birds after 15-year absence - want tipson antenna system

[amsat-bb] Re: ultimatecharger website

Actually...if you follow the development of his website, it looks like Robert, W0LMD, may have chosen to go "Off the Grid." Roger WA1KAT - Original Message - From: "Rodney Waln" To: Sent: Tuesday, November 10, 2009 1:22 AM Subject: [amsat-bb] Re: ultimatecharger website hi, this is th

[amsat-bb] Re: SO-67 over Europe thanks for test

Yes it did help...2.5 KHz it is... Roger WA1KAT - Original Message - From: "OZ1MY" To: "Roger Kolakowski" ; "Kostas Ioannidis" ; "AMSAT-BB" Sent: Saturday, November 07, 2009 8:29 AM Subject: Re: [amsat-bb] Re: SO-67 over Europe thanks for test

[amsat-bb] Re: SO-67 over Europe thanks for test

How "narrow" is FMN? Roger WA1KAT - Original Message - From: "OZ1MY" To: "Kostas Ioannidis" ; "AMSAT-BB" Sent: Saturday, November 07, 2009 6:40 AM Subject: [amsat-bb] Re: SO-67 over Europe thanks for test > Hi Kostas, > If you do not have FMN on your radio, turn the mike gain down and

[amsat-bb] Re: Can we get them to fix AO-40 first then?

Actually they are referring to the Geostationary Sats at the equator. Roger WA1KAT - Original Message - From: "Michael Tondee" Cc: Sent: Sunday, October 11, 2009 1:29 PM Subject: [amsat-bb] Re: Can we get them to fix AO-40 first then? > I'm sure you are joking with the AO-40 reference

[amsat-bb] Re: FW: OFF grid solar system

Dear Pat... There is no reason to requote your entire thought process...you have done it 3 times...you are at the point of becoming obnoxious. I find that it is more effective to restate original opinions in different words so that others may better understand what I am trying to say. If people d

[amsat-bb] Re: Fw: Ao 07

Jack... AO-7 has a range/passband of frequencies it passes...you should be able to move around in that passband to avoid other qso's... Roger WA1KAT - Original Message - From: "Jack Barbera" To: "Amsat Reflector" Sent: Sunday, September 20, 2009 10:43 AM Subject: [amsat-bb] Fw: Ao 07

[amsat-bb] Re: AMSAT-BB Digest, Vol 4, Issue 464

Then I stand corrected...two weeks worth of BS has been thrown around because some people are unable to read... Roger WA1KAT - Original Message - From: "Nigel Gunn G8IFF/W8IFF" To: "Roger Kolakowski" Cc: Sent: Sunday, September 13, 2009 10:14 AM Subject: Re: [am

[amsat-bb] Re: AMSAT-BB Digest, Vol 4, Issue 464

I didn't send this directly to Lou but I had to note the following comments...(emphasis is mine) "...because most of us don't take the time to toot our horn. "WE SHOULD" but that's the facts..." "...So I suggest you use this BB for it's intended purpose as being a way to exchange information abou

[amsat-bb] Re: Why PCSAT is hard to recover

Thank you Bob... You always have a refreshing, clear, informative response for any inquiry into your systems. The fact that you recognize a design error publicly reassures us neophytes that new designs are built considering past events. It's always a pleasure hearing one of your explanations. R

[amsat-bb] Re: AMSAT Symposium Breaking News: Low Cost Airfares

>From this morning's email: On Sale Today Only... $19 one way from Boston to Baltimore on JetBlue... Travel before sometime in November Check JetBlue's site... I don't own, desire to own, have any interest in or make any money off JetBlue...I'm just cheap... Roger WA1KAT - Original Messag

[amsat-bb] Re: Arrow Antennas

I will say that I can improve my 437 reception by rotating the beam...I also have gotten better signals by aiming the beam at a point on the ground 100 feet away... Why criticize? Everyone else can do anything they want to their antennas without me getting upset...afterall, it's not MY antenna. N

[amsat-bb] Re: Arrow Antennas

I will say that I can improve my 437 reception by rotating the beam...I also have gotten better signals by aiming the beam at a point on the ground 100 feet away... Why criticize? Everyone else can do anything they want to their antennas without me getting upset...afterall, it's not MY antenna. N

[amsat-bb] Re: Remote Sat Operations (Really Remote!)

As long as you stay out of the shadow of the "Oh, Hard Luck" you should have some great horizons ;-) Roger WA1KAT Clary, James T, Civilian wrote: > Diego Garcia (QTH 07S 072E, grid MI62) may not be the worst place for > satellite ops, but for the rest of the year it's home for me! > > >> Co

[amsat-bb] Re: Receiving ISS Packet

Turn your PASSALL ON in case you are only getting partial packets? Roger WA1KAT - Original Message - From: To: "amsat-bb" Sent: Friday, August 07, 2009 6:08 PM Subject: [amsat-bb] Receiving ISS Packet > I am having a problem receiving packets from ISS. Good signals, data LED lights, b

[amsat-bb] Re: Aug 2nd, 2009, low elevation pass still decoded

Hi Mike... I notice that the packets you receive seem all perfect...have you considered turning your "PASSALL" ON and leaving your "buffer" ON to be able to look at everything coming down? Just a thought... Roger WA1KAT - Original Message - From: "Mike Rupprecht" I missed the last pa

[amsat-bb] Re: Indian high-orbit satellite vs ITAR

The current administration seems to have given some consideration to relaxing the ITAR Satellite rules... http://rescommunis.wordpress.com/2009/07/05/obama-itar-reform-could-move-sat ellites-back-to-commerce/ Perhaps we should join the U.S. space hardware makers who have complained about lost mar

[amsat-bb] Re: Internet Routers in Space / Paging networks

I think an interesting current use for paging in Ham Radio at this point would be a "Spotting Network" for favorite modes or grid squares on satellites...the infrastructure is all there...the code transition to "paging" is all that is necessary... The "Fire Buffs" already have such a paging notifi

[amsat-bb] Re: NEED CONTACT WITH MAINE AND RHODE ISLAND FOR W.A.SAWARD!

HI PATRICK... ACTUALLY YOU ARE CORRECT...WE SHOULDN'T PAY ATTENTION TO THE FORMAT ON INQUIRIES ON THE BB BUT SHOULD DIRECT OUR ANSWERS TO THE QUESTIONS ASKED... I LIVE IN MASSACHUSETTS BUT AM UNABLE TO PROVIDE CONTACTS FROM THE TWO ADJOINING STATES AT THIS TIME... I HOWEVER AM ABLE TO SENT RTTY

[amsat-bb] Re: NEED CONTACT WITH MAINE AND RHODE ISLAND FOR W.A.S AWARD!

Hi David... Your CAPS KEY seems to be stuck on...maybe you should look into getting a new keyboard... Roger WA1KAT - Original Message - From: "DAVID BIRD" To: Sent: Saturday, July 25, 2009 10:20 PM Subject: [amsat-bb] NEED CONTACT WITH MAINE AND RHODE ISLAND FOR W.A.S AWARD! > HI ALL!

[amsat-bb] Re: Elk Ant/ metal mast??

Though you may find the Elk construction to be a little flimsy for a permanent installation, you should be able to "end mount" the boom with little significant distortion of the pattern. Using some aluminum plates and a few bolts or U-bolts should work. Remember your 15 degrees of elevation for th

[amsat-bb] Re: Cubesat Linear Transponder at Tokyo Ham Fair

Hi William... It is good to see one person accomplish so much for us satellite users! You already have a successful transceiver in orbit and a launch behind you! Keep up the good work! Roger - Original Message - From: "William Leijenaar" To: Sent: Thursday, July 23, 2009 7:27 PM Subjec

[amsat-bb] Re: Evidence of moon landings....!

discuss on ham radio...now it includes HEO vs LEO and Lunar landing realities... Roger WA1KAT - Original Message - From: n...@bellsouth.net To: Roger Kolakowski ; amsat-bb@amsat.org Sent: Monday, July 20, 2009 11:34 AM Subject: Re: [amsat-bb] Re: Evidence of moon landings..

[amsat-bb] Re: Evidence of moon landings....!

Now it's not only off topic...it becoming personal and threatening... (The moderator must be on vacation...) Roger WA1KAT > Leroy, > > Should I wait until you're satisfied that the Apollo 11 mission and all surrounding the Apollo program was NOT, collectively, a hoax before I mail your QSL card

[amsat-bb] Re: ANS-189 AMSAT News Service Special Bulletin - SuitSat-2Transforms Into a Satellite

Just for grins...with the reduced gravity at 200 miles up..how much force would need to be applied "vertically" (in reality 'away from the earth") for a cubesat to arrive in an orbit which would last significantly longer without additional propulsion? Background...I was a business major so such ca

[amsat-bb] Re: OT: Universal Text Messaging and Pagers (WAS Re:Re:dream)

Don't forget the 6 meter Model control frequencies... Roger WA1KAT - Original Message - From: To: ; ; "'Bob Bruninga '" Sent: Tuesday, July 07, 2009 2:05 PM Subject: [amsat-bb] Re: OT: Universal Text Messaging and Pagers (WAS Re:Re:dream) > Good afternoon to all - > On the subject of a

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