[amsat-bb] FWD:

2013-01-14 Thread N3TL
Happy new year! I thank and recommend the site http://congthao.com/cornerdrugjustinjames/?3The%20simple%20mode%20to%20suppress%20your%20appetite ___ Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author. Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join n

[amsat-bb] Re: AO-7 New distance

2010-07-16 Thread Tim - N3TL
Piraja, Thank you for taking the time to report this outstanding achievement to us through the AMSAT-BB. Congratulations, Joe and Luciano, on your historic, record-setting QSO! 73 to all, Tim - N3TL Woodstock, Ga. - EM74 From: ps8rf Piraja To: amsat-bb

[amsat-bb] WRONG TIMES

2010-07-03 Thread Tim - N3TL
ISS will get to me in range to hit about 2317 UTC . NOT 2342. ___ 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 settings: http://amsat.org/

[amsat-bb] Hey ISS Packeteers!

2010-07-03 Thread Tim - N3TL
ep me from doing much with the southern half of the pass, but I should be ok by no later than 2343 UTC. Look for N3TL/K2G on your UISS display, and send me a message! I also should be able to make the north half of the next pass, to my west, too. 73 to all, and God Bless, Tim - N3TL/K

[amsat-bb] AO-7 was Rockin' tonight!

2010-06-26 Thread Tim - N3TL
e VR-500 to two sets of headphones, so several people got to listen to portions of the pass on the second set of headphones. It was fun seeing the looks on their faces as they heard CW arriving from orbit! Best of luck to everyone this Field Day! 73 and God Bless, Tim - N3TL Athens, Ga. -

[amsat-bb] Re: SAT VUCC

2010-06-23 Thread Tim - N3TL
Congratulations Zeljko! Good DX, 73 and God Bless, Tim - N3TL -Original Message- From: amsat-bb-boun...@amsat.org [mailto:amsat-bb-boun...@amsat.org] On Behalf Of Ulip Željko Sent: Wednesday, June 23, 2010 9:43 AM To: AMSAT-BB Subject: [amsat-bb] SAT VUCC Hello SAT friends, A little

[amsat-bb] Re: First QSO

2010-06-07 Thread Tim - N3TL
tacts. 73 and God Bless, Tim - N3TL From: Don To: amsat-bb@amsat.org Sent: Mon, June 7, 2010 12:21:54 PM Subject: [amsat-bb] First QSO Finally did it made first contact via satellite (SO-50_ today 6/7/10 at 15:18U with K8YSE . Thanks John for coming back to

[amsat-bb] Re: Doppler Discussion

2010-06-01 Thread Tim - N3TL
Clint, Thank you for this. Please note that I got a "broken link" window when I tried to go to that page. 73, Tim - N3TL From: Clint Bradford To: amsat-bb@amsat.org Sent: Tue, June 1, 2010 12:49:35 PM Subject: [amsat-bb] Doppler Discussion >

[amsat-bb] Re: AMSAT Awards

2010-06-01 Thread Tim - N3TL
Congratulations to everyone. Well done! 73, Tim - N3TL From: Bruce To: "amsat-bb@AMSAT.Org" Sent: Tue, June 1, 2010 11:32:43 AM Subject: [amsat-bb] AMSAT Awards The following have entered into the Satellite Communicators Club for making t

[amsat-bb] Re: Doppler Tuning Convention Question

2010-06-01 Thread Tim - N3TL
n because they never attract nearly the number of operators on a single pass as the FM satellites. NONE of them are as difficult to work as I believed. They represent the most fun and satisfying operation I've ever done in amateur radio. 73 to all ... from the EM84 chunk of Bizarro World..

[amsat-bb] Re: Doppler Tuning Convention Question

2010-06-01 Thread Tim - N3TL
r any of us, in my opinion. 73 to all, Tim - N3TL From: Greg D. To: n...@bellsouth.net; apbid...@mailaps.org; jbelst...@yahoo.com; amsat-bb@amsat.org Sent: Tue, June 1, 2010 12:36:55 AM Subject: [amsat-bb] Re: Doppler Tuning Convention Question > From:

[amsat-bb] Re: Doppler Tuning Convention Question

2010-05-31 Thread Tim - N3TL
er. I just don't much care for having no choice in using it (or not) to effectively work a satellite. 73 to all, Tim - N3TL -Original Message- From: amsat-bb-boun...@amsat.org [mailto:amsat-bb-boun...@amsat.org] On Behalf Of Alan P. Biddle Sent: Monday, May 31, 2010 6:07 PM To: '

[amsat-bb] Re: AMSAT-BB Digest, Vol 5, Issue 185

2010-04-23 Thread Tim - N3TL
options we have. Information on those awards is available at www.qrparci.org. 73 all, Tim - N3TL Athens, Ga. - EM84ha From: Bob DeVarney W1ICW To: amsat-bb@amsat.org Sent: Fri, April 23, 2010 10:00:52 AM Subject: [amsat-bb] Re: AMSAT-BB Digest, Vol 5

[amsat-bb] Re: Space Today Online article

2010-04-18 Thread Tim - N3TL
/Hamsats/HamsatsBasics.html 73 to all, Tim - N3TL From: John Neeley To: amsat-bb Sent: Sun, April 18, 2010 9:52:03 PM Subject: [amsat-bb] Space Today Online article Here's an article in a recent Space Today Online page that I came across, and has a

[amsat-bb] Re: Arecibo on Handy

2010-04-18 Thread Tim - N3TL
. Radio - Yaesu FT-857D Power - Panasonc gel cell battery Antenna - Elk 2M/440L5 Coax - RG8X, 6-foot length Preamp - None Computer - Acer Aspire One netbook Interface - SignaLink USB Software - WSJT7 73 to all, Tim - N3TL From: Tim - N3TL To: david.bar

[amsat-bb] Re: Arecibo on Handy

2010-04-18 Thread Tim - N3TL
tions and thanks to Joe Taylor, K1JT, and the KP4AO club for organizing and staging the event. 73 to all, Tim - N3TL -Original Message- From: amsat-bb-boun...@amsat.org [mailto:amsat-bb-boun...@amsat.org] On Behalf Of David Barber Sent: Sunday, April 18, 2010 4:24 PM To: 'Idle-Tyme&

[amsat-bb] Re: AO-7 is not OK

2010-04-14 Thread Tim - N3TL
through the second-floor ceiling and roof. I believe she spoils us on her good days with the ability to enable contacts that span oceans and continents - even with a station like mine.   I am grateful for every orbit during which I am able to hear such an amazing piece of am

[amsat-bb] AA5UK/KH6 operation from Hawaii

2010-04-03 Thread Tim - N3TL
else who takes the time and makes the effort to activate so many places.   73,   Tim – N3TL Athens, Ga. – EM84ha ___ Sent via amsat...@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author. Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite

[amsat-bb] Re: Seeking Input - Possible North Dakota operation

2010-03-14 Thread Tim - N3TL
Hey everyone, One person responded to my post from yesterday about operation from North Dakota this evening. Since his was the only feedback I got and was negative, I'm leaving the ham gear at home. 73 to all, Tim - N3TL ___ Sent via

[amsat-bb] Seeking Input - Possible North Dakota operation

2010-03-13 Thread Tim - N3TL
ny feedback I get. Thanks in advance for your time and thoughts. 73 to all, Tim - N3TL Athens, Ga. - EM84ha ___ Sent via amsat...@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author. Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite

[amsat-bb] K4T on FO-29 at 2348 UTC this afternoon/evening

2010-03-12 Thread Tim - N3TL
Hey everyone, On the 2130-ish UTC pass of AO-51, Mark, N8MH, was QRV from K4T and said he plans to work CW during the pass of FO-29 That he should get AOS for at roughly 2348 UTC. The satellite will be moving southwest from Europe. 73, Tim - N3TL

[amsat-bb] Re: current handheld

2010-03-07 Thread Tim - N3TL
rying to get on them. I hope this is helpful. 73 to all, Tim - N3TL Athens, Ga. - EM84ha -Original Message- From: amsat-bb-boun...@amsat.org [mailto:amsat-bb-boun...@amsat.org] On Behalf Of Bob- W7LRD Sent: Sunday, March 07, 2010 2:10 PM To: amsat-bb@amsat.org Subject: [amsat-bb] current han

[amsat-bb] Re: Grid squares in Georgia

2010-02-28 Thread Tim - N3TL
y active on the FM satellites recently, which is why you haven't heard me. There are only a handful of operators in the state who ever get on the satellites. Your activity is welcome, and I can assure you that a lot of folks will appreciate it. 73, and good luck! Tim - N3TL

[amsat-bb] Re: Transporting HT and Arrow Antenna on commercial flight

2010-02-28 Thread Tim - N3TL
t anything. 73 and safe travels, Tim - N3TL Athens, Ga. - EM84ha From: Reid Crowe To: amsat-bb@amsat.org Sent: Sun, February 28, 2010 12:44:23 AM Subject: [amsat-bb] Transporting HT and Arrow Antenna on commercial flight Has anyone had luck with transporting a

[amsat-bb] Re: success with 2E1EUB

2010-02-25 Thread Tim - N3TL
Congratulations Bob and Paul! This is an outstanding accomplishement - regardless of any record - and yet another example of why so many of us think so much of Grand Old AO-7. 73, Tim - N3TL From: Bob- W7LRD To: AMSAT-bb@amsat.org Sent: Thu, February 25

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

2010-02-20 Thread Tim - N3TL
breezed me through security on the way north. On the way home, however, TSA in International Falls totally unpacked my carry-on to inspect every radio-related item I had. Mark, I think you'll be OK checking your Elk. I'll do it the next time I fly. 73

[amsat-bb] Thanks to the travelers

2010-02-18 Thread Tim - N3TL
Thanks to Jim, ND9M, and Patrick, WD9WEK, for taking the time and making the effort to activate so many grid for satellite operators. Many of the grids they've worked passes from are fairly rare. Thank again guys, Safe travels! 73, Tim - N3TL Athens, Ga. - E

[amsat-bb] Re: Nice DX qso via A07 @7132KM

2010-02-18 Thread Tim - N3TL
Congratulations Paul! Thanks for sharing news of your great DX contact with Kerry. I'm confident you'll be adding more contacts like this one to the log. 73, Tim - N3TL Athens, Ga. - EM84ha From: paul robinson To: amsat-bb@amsat.org Sent: Thu, F

[amsat-bb] Re: AO-7 DX

2010-01-25 Thread Tim - N3TL
Congratulations to Joe and Francisco on another wonderful contact through Grand Old AO-7! Tim - N3TL Athens, Ga. - EM84ha From: ps8rf Piraja To: amsat-bb@AMSAT.Org Sent: Sun, January 24, 2010 7:01:02 PM Subject: [amsat-bb] AO-7 DX Hello friends, Today in

[amsat-bb] Re: HT + HO-68 = NE Georgia to SE Alaska!

2010-01-23 Thread Tim - N3TL
From: Rick - WA4NVM To: Tim - N3TL ; amsat-bb@AMSAT.Org Sent: Sat, January 23, 2010 12:08:10 AM Subject: [amsat-bb] Re: HT + HO-68 = NE Georgia to SE Alaska! Way to go Tim!  I heard the whole thing.  You will have to put the "orbit stretcher" on HO-68 to work #50 on FM mode and QRP! 

[amsat-bb] HT + HO-68 = NE Georgia to SE Alaska!

2010-01-22 Thread Tim - N3TL
ected to get more than the lower 48 in my satellite log with the HT, so this is a very pleasant surprise. My thanks to AMSAT-China for HO-68, and to Dale for being there when it counted. 73 to all, Tim - N3TL ___ Sent via amsat...@amsat.org. Opi

[amsat-bb] Re: QRP organization adds satellite endorsements to its awards

2010-01-20 Thread Tim - N3TL
Hello Luc, Your description is the one by which I have always operated QRP - that is, a maximum of 5 watts output CW and/or 10 watts PEP SSB regardless of the antenna. 73, Tim - N3TL From: Luc Leblanc To: amsat-bb@amsat.org Sent: Tue, January 19, 2010 10

[amsat-bb] QRP QRCI Awards follow up

2010-01-19 Thread Tim - N3TL
n PDF form here: http://www.qrparci.org/images/stories/GCR_Form.pdf I hope this is helpful. 73, Tim - N3TL ___ Sent via amsat...@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author. Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur

[amsat-bb] Re: QRP organization adds satellite endorsements to its awards

2010-01-19 Thread Tim - N3TL
Hey Stan, I've forwarded your message to the folks at QRP ARCI. I'll let you and the BB know what I hear from them. 73, Tim - N3TL -Original Message- From: Stan, W1LE [mailto:stanw...@verizon.net] Sent: Tuesday, January 19, 2010 9:39 PM To: Tim - N3TL Cc: amsat-bb@amsat.o

[amsat-bb] QRP organization adds satellite endorsements to its awards

2010-01-19 Thread Tim - N3TL
the Grid Square and/or All States awards right away – or, at least, very soon.   Thanks to AMSAT and Bruce for its outstanding awards program, and thanks to QRP ARCI for giving us QRP addicts some other awards to shoot for with our satellite operations.   73 to all,   Tim – N3TL Athens, Ga

[amsat-bb] Re: AO-7 Distance stretched again !

2010-01-18 Thread Tim - N3TL
Well done, indeed! Congratulations guys! Tim - N3TL Athens, Ga. - EM84ha -Original Message- From: amsat-bb-boun...@amsat.org [mailto:amsat-bb-boun...@amsat.org] On Behalf Of Andre' v Deventer Sent: Monday, January 18, 2010 4:29 PM To: Amsat-Bb Subject: [amsat-bb] AO-7 Distance stre

[amsat-bb] Re: Doppler correction - HRD 5.0 compared to SatPC32

2010-01-17 Thread Tim - N3TL
dependence will become part of the satellite tracking program in the future. 73, Tim - N3TL Athens, Ga. - EM84ha -Original Message- From: amsat-bb-boun...@amsat.org [mailto:amsat-bb-boun...@amsat.org] On Behalf Of PE0SAT Sent: Sunday, January 17, 2010 5:04 PM To: amsat-bb@amsat.org Sub

[amsat-bb] Re: AO-7 feat!

2010-01-17 Thread Tim - N3TL
Hey Kerry, I couldn't agree with you more about AO-7 contacts. I feel very fortunate to have discovered the current fleet of amateur satellites in time to enjoy the Grand Old Girl. Congratulations on the wonderful contact. Here's to many more like it! 73, Tim - N3TL -Origin

[amsat-bb] Re: AO-7 feat!

2010-01-16 Thread Tim - N3TL
Not too far north of you, Argentina is out of the question. I guess jealousy is in the grid square of the beholder -Original Message- From: amsat-bb-boun...@amsat.org [mailto:amsat-bb-boun...@amsat.org] On Behalf Of Andrew Glasbrenner Sent: Saturday, January 16, 2010 3:11 PM To: Bob- W

[amsat-bb] Re: Logging software

2010-01-16 Thread Tim - N3TL
The Ham Radio Deluxe Logbook (V 5.0, Build 2356) includes fields for Satellite Name and Satellite Mode - but I don't know what you'll have to do to get LoTW to recognize them. 73, Tim - N3TL Athens, Ga. - EM84ha -Original Message- From: amsat-bb-boun...@amsat.org [mailto:ams

[amsat-bb] Re: AO-7 beacon

2010-01-01 Thread Tim - N3TL
For what it's worth, I find the AO-7 online log page to be the best source of information on current operating activity for that particular satellite. You can find it at: http://www.planetemily.com/ao7/ao7log.php The oscar.dcarr.org site is a great resource for learning about any number of sate

[amsat-bb] Re: AO-7 beacon

2010-01-01 Thread Tim - N3TL
Hey Andy, No disrespect ... but the Grand Old Girl has been in Mode A. I worked KC9ELU this morning and AA5PK after the AO-51 pass you mention in this email, both on Mode A. Thanks to you for the contact on AO-51. Happy New Year, and 73 to all, Tim - N3TL Athens, Ga. - EM84ha -Original

[amsat-bb] Here a dit ... there a dit....

2010-01-01 Thread Tim - N3TL
tomorrow. It sure would be nice to have SKN contacts in the log here using both modes. 73 and Happy New Year to all! Tim - N3TL Athens, Ga. - EM94ha ___ Sent via amsat...@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author. Not an AMSAT-NA member

[amsat-bb] Re: Netbooks

2009-12-03 Thread Tim - N3TL
offer USB-to-Yaesu-data-plug cables that are inexpensive and work perfectly - here, at least. As noted, the Aspire has three USB ports. Best of luck with your station and a netbook! 73, Tim - N3TL Athens, Ga. - EM84ha -Original Message- From: amsat-bb-boun...@amsat.org [mailto:amsat

[amsat-bb] Re: SO-67 21Nov09 1430z USA Eastern

2009-11-21 Thread Tim - N3TL
, but not again until more than 10 minutes into the recording, when I worked AA5PK and N5AFV at 1.5 watts on a Yaesu VX-3R and Elk antenna. 73 to all, Tim - N3TL From: John Papay To: amsat-bb@amsat.org Sent: Sat, November 21, 2009 10:03:09 AM Subject: [amsat-bb

[amsat-bb] Re: New Ham antenna to be installed on the ISS Columbus module tomorrow

2009-11-20 Thread Tim - N3TL
Lou, Thank you for posting this. I'll definitely be watching. Congratulations to everyone involved. Here's hoping the EVA exceeds expectations - as they often have. 73, Tim - N3TL From: Louis McFadin To: amsat-bb@amsat.org Sent: Fri, November

[amsat-bb] CM87 to EM84 on 350mW

2009-11-20 Thread Tim - N3TL
7;s nominal quarter-watt out. It's our orbiting QRPp station. My thanks to KG6NUB for joining me on the low end of the power curve - even on busy passes. 73 to all, Tim - N3TL Athens, Ga. - EM84ha ___ Sent via amsat...@amsat.org. Opinions express

[amsat-bb] SO-67 on Flea Power!!!!

2009-11-15 Thread Tim - N3TL
lites. Anyone who listens to the recording will hear the weak-signal call of N3TL at 8:51 into the recording. I'm faint, but I'm in there ... on 50mW (.05 watt) from my Yaesu VX-7R HT and Elk dual-band log periodic antenna. KI0G surprised the heck out of me when I heard him call me several

[amsat-bb] AO-7 Mode A at 0020 UTC

2009-11-14 Thread Tim - N3TL
+ orbits of service to the amateur satellite community beginning in the morning. 73 to all, and Happy 35th to AO-7, Tim - N3TL Athens, Ga. - EM84ha ___ Sent via amsat...@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author. Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join

[amsat-bb] SSTV Testing

2009-11-13 Thread Tim - N3TL
appreciate it if anyone who copies one of those images would email them to me. Thanks! Tim - N3TL ___ 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! Su

[amsat-bb] Re: SO-67 activation schedule: 13-15 Nov 2009

2009-11-13 Thread Tim - N3TL
Jan-Albert, Thank you and everyone with AMSAT-SA for the wonderful SO-67 opportunities this weekend. I hope the AMSAT-SA Satellite Activity Weekend exceeds your expectations! 73 to all, Tim - N3TL From: Jan-Albert Koekemoer To: amsat-bb@amsat.org Cc

[amsat-bb] Re: SumbandilaSat SO-67

2009-11-13 Thread Tim - N3TL
A quick glance appears to show none of the posted passes hitting North America. Maybe they're focusing on the AMSAT-SA Satellite Activity Weekend. From: David Barber To: amsat-bb@amsat.org Sent: Fri, November 13, 2009 11:26:34 AM Subject: [amsat-bb] Sumbandila

[amsat-bb] AO-7

2009-11-13 Thread Tim - N3TL
shows that she is completing orbit No. 160,155. Let's celebrate her birthday with as many QSOs as possible on the grandest satellite in the current amateur fleet. That's my opinion, of course - but I'm confident it's shared by many who have enjoyed AO-7 over the past 35 y

[amsat-bb] Re: 2-way Milliwatt Contact

2009-11-12 Thread Tim - N3TL
ry for the repeat. From: Tim - N3TL To: BB Sent: Wed, November 11, 2009 4:29:48 PM Subject: [amsat-bb] 2-way Milliwatt Contact Hey everyone, During the 2045-2046 UTC portion of the AO-27 pass over the western U.S. today (11 November), Sawson (KG6NUB) and I compl

[amsat-bb] 2-way Milliwatt Contact

2009-11-12 Thread Tim - N3TL
days. Their goal is to stimulate interest in and activity on all of the amateur satellites among South African amateurs. Our FM satellites are definitely reachable with handheld stations - even those running 1/10 the power of the satellite itself! 73 to all, Tim - N3TL

[amsat-bb] Milliwatt 2-way contact

2009-11-12 Thread Tim - N3TL
ur FM satellites are definitely reachable with handheld stations - even those running 1/10 the power of the satellite itself. 73 to all, Tim - N3TL Athens, Ga. - EM84ha ___ Sent via amsat...@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author. Not an A

[amsat-bb] Want to email KG6NUB

2009-11-05 Thread Tim - N3TL
Hey everyone, Can anyone who is local to Sawson, KG6NUB, please ask him to drop me an email at at AMSAT dot org? I'm interested in getting in touch with him for more than the few seconds of an FM-satellite contact. Thanks in advance to anyone who can help. 73 to all, Tim -

[amsat-bb] Re: FT-897D - WFM

2009-10-29 Thread Tim - N3TL
own, I don't always get the answers I hope for ... hihi. 73, Tim - N3TL From: Randy To: amsat-bb@amsat.org Sent: Thursday, October 29, 2009 8:50:33 AM Subject: [amsat-bb] Re: FT-897D - WFM That's exactly why I thought it would be capable of it, becau

[amsat-bb] Re: A small step back into things

2009-10-24 Thread Tim - N3TL
Congratulations Michael! I look forward to working you on the FM satellites again soon. 73, Tim - N3TL   From: Michael Tondee To: Amsat BB Sent: Saturday, October 24, 2009 6:44:23 PM Subject: [amsat-bb] A small step back into things Those of you who have

[amsat-bb] Re: Weekend on the Birds

2009-10-21 Thread Tim - N3TL
weekend so dynamic on the satellites. It was great fun! 73 to all, Tim - N3TL From: John Papay To: amsat-bb@amsat.org Sent: Monday, October 19, 2009 10:19:46 PM Subject: [amsat-bb] Weekend on the Birds This past weekend on the birds was second to none that

[amsat-bb] Re: Grid Square Map

2009-10-21 Thread Tim - N3TL
have a black and white map I can email you. Contact me off the BB if you'd like it. It's a U.S. map. 73, Tim - N3TL From: Tom To: amsat-bb@amsat.org Sent: Wednesday, October 21, 2009 2:13:02 PM Subject: [amsat-bb] Re: Grid Square Map Thanks to all

[amsat-bb] Re: QSL cards mailed today

2009-10-20 Thread Tim - N3TL
Patrick, Thank you for your efforts to promote AMSAT and satellite operations. I appreciate them very much, and I know many others do, too. Tim - N3TL From: Patrick STODDARD (WD9EWK/VA7EWK) To: amsat-bb@amsat.org Sent: Tuesday, October 20, 2009 2:17:30 PM

[amsat-bb] Re: HT supports full duplex satellite operation

2009-10-20 Thread Tim - N3TL
in production from Icom, Kenwood or Yaesu offers full-duplex operation. 73 to all, Tim - N3TL   From: Clint Bradford To: amsat-bb@amsat.org Sent: Tuesday, October 20, 2009 1:29:20 PM Subject: [amsat-bb] Re: HT supports full duplex satellite operation

[amsat-bb] Re: AO-07

2009-10-20 Thread Tim - N3TL
r you are planning to operate. I hope this is helpful. 73 to all, Tim - N3TL   From: Vincenzo Mone To: amsat-bb@amsat.org Sent: Tuesday, October 20, 2009 1:17:16 PM Subject: [amsat-bb] AO-07 Hi folks, Please is there a schedule like the old AO-13 to understan

[amsat-bb] Re: HT supports full duplex satellite operation

2009-10-20 Thread Tim - N3TL
that way at all. I'm looking forward to the challenge, and just hope others understand that one true rule and its impact on Mode B operations. 73 to all, Tim - N3TL From: Andrew Glasbrenner To: Tim - N3TL Cc: apbid...@mailaps.org; Michael Chen ; amsat-

[amsat-bb] Re: HT supports full duplex satellite operation

2009-10-20 Thread Tim - N3TL
etter - and more consistent - success hitting the uplink than with my HT, which will only tune in 5 kHz steps. 73 to all, Tim - N3TL 73 to all, Tim - N3TL Athens, Ga. - EM84ha From: Alan P. Biddle To: Michael Chen ; amsat-bb@amsat.org Sent: Tuesday, Octob

[amsat-bb] Re: Quite an update about Sumbandilasat...

2009-10-19 Thread Tim - N3TL
I add my congraultions! Well-done, all! From: Andrew Glasbrenner To: Amsat-BB Sent: Monday, October 19, 2009 10:59:07 AM Subject: [amsat-bb] Quite an update about Sumbandilasat... posted at http://sumbandilamission.blogspot.com/ . Congratulations to the SA-A

[amsat-bb] AO-51 @ 23:20 UTC

2009-10-17 Thread Tim - N3TL
hat it was. Tim - N3TL ___ 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 settings: http://amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb

[amsat-bb] WD9EWK from DM52 tonight!

2009-10-17 Thread Tim - N3TL
from DM52 on the New Mexico-Arizona border. He'll be in Hidalgo County, New Mexico for all three passes, and on it's border with Cochise County, Arizona, for the two state-line passes. 73 to all, Tim - N3TL ___ Sent via amsat...@amsat.org

[amsat-bb] Re: The Beef Frank is in the east

2009-10-16 Thread Tim - N3TL
ore validation to that belief.. Tim Lilley - N3TL Athens, Ga. - EM84ha From: Rocky Jones To: ka3...@comcast.net; Amsat BB Sent: Thursday, October 15, 2009 11:14:49 PM Subject: [amsat-bb] The Beef Frank is in the east Pasture...along with the milking cows, a f

[amsat-bb] Re: On the possibility of imaging AO-40 with earth bound telescopes...

2009-10-15 Thread Tim - N3TL
nd one sharp litttle white dot, which is AO-40.  I believe it's safe to say that obtaining an image with the detail necessary to try assess damage is impossible.   73 to all, Tim - N3TL From: Mark VandeWettering To: amsat-bb@amsat.org Sent: Thursday,

[amsat-bb] Re: AMSAT Symposium News Posted to the Web

2009-10-14 Thread Tim - N3TL
y, October 14, 2009 4:48:47 PM Subject: [amsat-bb] Re: AMSAT Symposium News Posted to the Web Tim N3TL said:   "I also don't share your view of?satellite operation using a handheld or otherwise portable station, which is less than positive. Again, I mean no disrespect - but I find very little

[amsat-bb] Re: Let's Go!

2009-10-14 Thread Tim - N3TL
Amen! Not only would it be cool, but today's crop of netbook computers would make it appeal to base and portable enthusiasts alike! From: Michael Tondee Cc: amsat-bb@amsat.org Sent: Wednesday, October 14, 2009 4:16:23 PM Subject: [amsat-bb] Re: Let's Go! I'

[amsat-bb] Re: AMSAT Symposium News Posted to the Web

2009-10-14 Thread Tim - N3TL
ncrease in operating opportunities on the way fairly soon. I find that very exciting. 73 to all, Tim - N3TL From: Mark VandeWettering To: amsat-bb@amsat.org Sent: Wednesday, October 14, 2009 3:54:31 PM Subject: [amsat-bb] Re: AMSAT Symposium News Posted to the

[amsat-bb] Re: AMSAT Symposium News Posted to the Web

2009-10-14 Thread Tim - N3TL
eing controlled for az/el by computers - and using a radio being computer controlled for Doppler.  Of course, many more satellite operators share views closer to yours than mine - or, at least, it seems that way. Thank you again for your response. I appreciate it very much.

[amsat-bb] Re: AMSAT Symposium News Posted to the Web

2009-10-13 Thread Tim - N3TL
- N3TL From: Luc Leblanc To: amsat-bb@amsat.org Cc: eu-am...@yahoogroups.com Sent: Tuesday, October 13, 2009 11:05:59 AM Subject: [amsat-bb] Re: AMSAT Symposium News Posted to the Web "The new AMSAT CubeSat's initial capability is planned to

[amsat-bb] Re: Different ways to do mobile ham radio operation...

2009-10-06 Thread Tim - N3TL
rough a pass. AOS, for example, occurs in a line with that mailbox off there to my left. Mid-pass will be almost directly above the chimney of that home over there. And LOS will occur in a line with that street light. 73 to all, Tim - N3TL From:

[amsat-bb] AO-51

2009-10-03 Thread Tim - N3TL
calls on the QRP pair during a 54-degree >pass up the east coast of North America. This has proven to be the case on >multiple passes this week. Maybe someone will show up later tonight or in the morning. Or ... I'll keep talking to myself .... hi

[amsat-bb] Re: Arrow antenna reconfiguration results

2009-09-24 Thread Tim - N3TL
sharing it with all of us who read the BB. 73 to all, Tim - N3TL Athens, Ga. - EM84ha From: Jeff Yanko To: amsat-bb@amsat.org Sent: Thursday, September 24, 2009 5:17:23 AM Subject: [amsat-bb] Arrow antenna reconfiguration results Hi all, After being off the

[amsat-bb] AO-51/QRP

2009-09-18 Thread Tim - N3TL
de it through the other day when AO-51 was below 7 degrees. A good contact at that low angle will represent a new "miles per watt" record for me, and I hope to get there. Thanks again to the control team for the QRP-pair activation. 73 to all, Tim - N3TL _

[amsat-bb] Re: Sunbandilasat launch

2009-09-17 Thread Tim - N3TL
We have liftoff ... Sweet From: Alan VE4YZ To: Graham Shirville ; Jim Heck ; kg4...@gmail.com; amsat-bb@amsat.org Sent: Thursday, September 17, 2009 11:45:28 AM Subject: [amsat-bb] Re: Sunbandilasat launch 15:55 corresponds with their web site 19:55 Mosco

[amsat-bb] AMSAT Field Day

2009-09-15 Thread Tim - N3TL
this year. Here's hoping that trend continues well into the future. Thanks to Bruce, KK5DO, for taking the time to coordinate the AMSAT Field Day contest and for providing the article and final results to the Journal. 73 to all, Tim - N3TL __

[amsat-bb] SumbandilaSat launch postponed!

2009-09-15 Thread Tim - N3TL
Hey everyone, I just found the following on the AMSAT-South Africa home page: Due to high winds at the launch site and some telemetry issues on the rocket  the launch has been delayed for 24 hours and will now take place on 16 September at around 15:45 UTC   73 to all, Tim - N3TL

[amsat-bb] Re: SatPc32

2009-09-15 Thread Tim - N3TL
one of its most useful features. When I'm not worried about computer-controlled Doppler tuning, Orbitron is what I use. As Mr. Gunn noted, it is free - but so is SatPC 32, if you don't mind entering coordinates every time you launch the program. HRD is f

[amsat-bb] Re: handheld whip

2009-09-11 Thread Tim - N3TL
window for 27. 73 to all, Tim - N3TL From: George Henry To: amsat bb Sent: Friday, September 11, 2009 7:19:12 PM Subject: [amsat-bb] Re: handheld whip Pryme AL-800? - Original Message - From: To: Sent: Friday, September 11, 2009 6:01 P

[amsat-bb] Re: broken links

2009-09-08 Thread Tim - N3TL
73 to all, Tim - N3TL Athens, Ga. - EM84ha From: Glen Zook To: David Bate ; Bill Ress Cc: List - AMSAT Sent: Tuesday, September 8, 2009 9:10:29 PM Subject: [amsat-bb] Re: broken links Obviously there are those with the skills to "fix" the website.

[amsat-bb] Re: broken links

2009-09-08 Thread Tim - N3TL
more information here to me and everyone who reads the BB that might help mitigate my concerns. I further hope someone who is truly interested in mitigating the issues seemingly so many here have with the AMSAT Web site will attend the Board meeting in October to continue this kind of dialogue w

[amsat-bb] Re: broken links

2009-09-08 Thread Tim - N3TL
Tim - N3TL From: "acjo...@juno.com" To: amsat-bb@amsat.org Sent: Tuesday, September 8, 2009 5:26:18 PM Subject: [amsat-bb] broken links When you first start thinking about playing with the satallites there isn't that much information on the web. M

[amsat-bb] Re: 50mW on an Arrow

2009-09-07 Thread Tim - N3TL
less power than the satellites they are working through! 73 to all, Tim - N3TL Athens, Ga. - EM84ha From: Larry Teran To: amsat-bb@amsat.org Sent: Monday, September 7, 2009 3:55:47 AM Subject: [amsat-bb] 50mW on an Arrow Hi All! if the subject of this post

[amsat-bb] Re: 10.000 Activities in AO-7

2009-08-31 Thread Tim - N3TL
Piraja, Thank you for posting this to the BB. Congratulations, Joe! 73, Tim - N3TL From: ps8rf Piraja To: amsat-bb@amsat.org Sent: Monday, August 31, 2009 8:00:33 PM Subject: [amsat-bb] 10.000 Activities in AO-7 Hello to all, Our friend Josef,  K3SZH

[amsat-bb] ARISS 25th Anniversary Certificate

2009-08-27 Thread Tim - N3TL
amateur over the repeater. The certificate is very nice, but I'd like to inquire about getting a certificate that actually confirms what I claimed (a claim that included the other station's QSL and mine) - a 2-way contact. Thanks in advance for any help. 73,

[amsat-bb] Re: BoD Elections

2009-08-27 Thread Tim - N3TL
Can you help me understand why you didn't make this post earlier, when there would have been enough time to act as you suggest without incurring the need for a Bylaw change? 73 to all, Tim Lilley - N3TL From: Timothy J. Salo To: amsat-bb@amsat.org Cc:

[amsat-bb] PE1RAH Linear Transponder at JARL Ham Fair

2009-08-26 Thread Tim - N3TL
Hey everyone, If you're interested in seeing the linear transponder that William, PE1RAH, displayed in Tokyo, you can see it here: http://www.onjapan.net/2009/hamfair/img_3659.jpg 73 to all, Tim - N3TL ___ Sent via amsat...@amsat.org. Opi

[amsat-bb] Re: HRD software question

2009-08-06 Thread n3tl
Thank you Simon! -- Original message from "Simon (HB9DRV)" : -- > Hi, > One thing I'm doing at the moment is reducing the load from HRD, especially > with > satellite tracking. > The redrawing of the screen is not as efficient as it should be, I'll sort > this > ou

[amsat-bb] Re: HRD software question

2009-08-06 Thread n3tl
f IE in that it "tabs" the windows for each satellite. I hope this helps. 73, Tim - N3TL Athens, Ga. - EM84ha -- Original message from "Randy" : -- > I just downloaded HRD and am having trouble figuring out > How to look at more than one satel

[amsat-bb] Re: HRD software question

2009-08-06 Thread n3tl
at could/would solve the issues I experience here. 73, Tim - N3TL Athens, Ga. - EM84ha -- Original message from w4upd : -- > Which beta version of 4.1 are you using? I found that I had the same > problem until 4.1 build 1985. Satellite stuff can be accessed wit

[amsat-bb] Re: HRD software question

2009-08-06 Thread n3tl
the decision has me comitted to a computer with a processor that may not have enough muscle to do everything HRD/Satellite Tracker asks it to do. Regardless ... thank you so much for all of your work on HRD and Satellite Tracker. HRD is an amazing suite of software. 73 to all, Tim - N3TL

[amsat-bb] Re: FO-29 and VO-52

2009-08-04 Thread n3tl
tly higher elevation. I hope this is helpful, and I hope to hear you on these satellite very soon! 73, Tim - N3TL Athens, Ga., USA - EM84ha -- Original message from Jean-François Ménard : -- > Hi, > > I would like to know if I'm dreaming, but will it be possibl

[amsat-bb] Re: AO-51 update

2009-08-02 Thread n3tl
Thanks for the update and for your efforts, Gould. 73, Tim - N3TL -- Original message from "Gould Smith" : -- > AO-51 is in 'normal' mode with both 70cm TXs operational. > > FM repeater V/U > Uplink 145.920 MHz FM > Downlink

[amsat-bb] Kudos from K4DLG

2009-08-02 Thread n3tl
Hey everyone, Dave, K4DLG, has asked me to post the following because he is unable to get posts through to the BB. >From Dave: I just want to take a moment to thank a number of folks that have been adding much enjoyment to my satellite operations lately. W

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