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2014-06-05 Thread Jim White
I'd appreciate any info on who repairs Landwehr preamps (VHF and UHF). Resurrecting mine from 1990 and they are both dead. They have what I recall to be the classic symptom of a blown GasFET, when you apply power you get about 30dB of loss. Jim WD0E j...@coloradosatellite.com

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2014-06-05 Thread Alan
, June 05, 2014 10:22 AM To: AMSAT-BB Subject: [amsat-bb] (no subject) I'd appreciate any info on who repairs Landwehr preamps (VHF and UHF). Resurrecting mine from 1990 and they are both dead. They have what I recall to be the classic symptom of a blown GasFET, when you apply power you get

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2014-04-22 Thread 5172027862
Landwehr uhf preamp model N GAS 435 MA the on line schematic shows tuned input only. This unit has both tuned input and tuned output. Does anyone have a schematic for this model? Thanks to all who reply Jeff WB8RJY___ Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org.

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2014-04-14 Thread Gaston Bertels
HamTV Bulletin #13 April 14, 2014 Ham Video Commissioning completed The final Ham Video Commissioning Pass was performed flawlessly Sunday April 13 at 18.23 UTC. ISS Commander Koichi Wakata operated OR4ISS while ground stations G4KLB, F6DZP, IK1SLD and KI (Livorno) received the signals and

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2013-12-05 Thread Ellis Foley
Hi Joe, the link below is for a coax calculator. its self discribatory, it will let you see the difference the various coax's have agains each other vs freq. The hight you go in Freq, the lossier the cables are. Two good barometers are to run comparisons on 2m and 400 mhz. ie. 144, and 432 Mhz,

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2013-09-12 Thread wa4hfn
D Star Amsat users net tonight at 01;00 UTC on REF 60 B Hope to see you there with news about grid trips new operators and things you may want to sell or buy Satellite news ? https://sites.google.com/site/memphisdstar/d-satellite-amsat-net Damon WA4HFN em55 Memphis, TN

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2013-08-02 Thread nick pugh
HI All who want to go to HEO Please watch video belowit is a 3 minute video. If this resonates please pass it on and comment on the list 73 nick http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9DIxnO3CGrY Thanks nick ARS K5QXJ EM30xa 30.1N 92.1W Office 337 593 8700 Cell 337 258 2527

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2013-07-10 Thread B J
http://www.spacesafetymagazine.com/2013/07/10/proton-launch-failure-update-culprit/ 73s Bernhard VA6BMJ @ DO33FL ___ Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author. Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur

[amsat-bb] Re: Subject: Was, Is there anyway to get a linear transponder on the ISS?

2013-06-04 Thread Ing. Pavel Milanes Costa
El 03/06/13 07:00, M5AKA escribió: --- On Mon, 3/6/13, K5VOUk5v...@verizon.net wrote: Possibly because when it is made available, the duty cycle rises to near 100% and the unit consumes too much power from the ISS power budget. Hi, I'm baffled as to why you mention the ISS power budget. Do

[amsat-bb] Re: Subject: Was, Is there anyway to get a linear transponder on the ISS?

2013-06-04 Thread Stefan Wagener
Keep in mind that there are many great folks working behind the scenes on their own time to make things work. ARISS members and the ARISS board are a great example of dedicated folks working on our behalf. Things happen in due time. You can always contact your ARISS rep for your region and get

[amsat-bb] Re: Subject: Was, Is there anyway to get a linear transponder on the ISS?

2013-06-03 Thread Jeff Moore
Notwithstanding the difficulties and complexities of getting something up to and installed on the ISS, why would we want to put an obsolete radio up there anyway? Seems to me that a TM-D710 would be a much better replacement for the D700. For one thing, it has a built in cooling fan which

[amsat-bb] Re: Subject: Was, Is there anyway to get a linear transponder on the ISS?

2013-06-03 Thread M5AKA
--- On Mon, 3/6/13, K5VOU k5v...@verizon.net wrote: Possibly because when it is made available, the duty cycle rises to near 100% and the unit consumes too much power from the ISS power budget. Hi, I'm baffled as to why you mention the ISS power budget. Do you have any references, ARISS or

[amsat-bb] Re: Subject: Was, Is there anyway to get a linear transponder on the ISS?

2013-06-03 Thread M5AKA
The ARISS minutes for August 21, 2012 record that a new Kenwood TM-D710 has been upmassed to the ISS for use with Russian SSTV experiments, see http://ariss.rac.ca/arisstel2012-08-21.htm 73 Trevor M5AKA --- On Mon, 3/6/13, M5AKA m5...@yahoo.co.uk wrote: To: AMSAT-BB@amsat.org,

[amsat-bb] Re: Subject: Is there anyway to get the transponder on the ISS working again ?

2013-05-31 Thread gordonjcp
On Thu, May 30, 2013 at 09:08:24PM -0500, K5VOU wrote: b.) it is not functioning properly or I believe it overheats c.) NASA does not want it functioning as an open repeater. Why can't they set it to only open on valid CTCSS? -- Gordonjcp MM0YEQ

[amsat-bb] Re: Subject: Is there anyway to get the transponder on the ISS working again ?

2013-05-31 Thread M5AKA
--- On Fri, 31/5/13, K5VOU k5v...@verizon.net wrote: 1.) There is already a transponder on the ISS albeit an FM U/V one. 2.) It is not in use because it is either: a.) a 'power hog' or b.) it is not functioning properly or c.) NASA does not want it functioning as an open repeater. The

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2013-05-28 Thread kb2...@yahoo.com
Hello everyone. Just a quick note to anyone operating SO-50. I am extending my apologies in advance for my operating practices. I realize after listening to my videos that sometimes I May be talking over people unintentionally. I am new at this, and hopefully learning from my mistakes. SO-50

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2013-05-16 Thread Frank Staffa Jr.
Hello everyone. I am very new at this and I am trying to find as much info as I can. Does anyone know the status of AO-27? I can not find anywhere whether its operating as an FM satellite? I just received my new Arrow II antenna, and hope to meet you guys on the FM sats! Best 73KB2CWN

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2013-05-16 Thread Frank Staffa Jr.
Wow, you guys have been great, and thanks for all the replies!  Although I have had my ticket for over 27 years, satellites are new to me, and your advise and help is greatly appreciated!  Sorry to hear AO-27 isn't working, and that SO-50 is the only FM satellite that's operational at the

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2013-05-16 Thread Frank Staffa Jr.
Thanks Tom, you described it correct. Just like an HF DX pileup, but fun nonetheless. I will one day get an all mode VHF/UHF transceiver to get on the other satellites, but also need a different antenna setup unless I run QRP. Any input on running a Yaesu FT 817nd or an 857d on the SSB

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2013-05-16 Thread Frank Staffa Jr.
Wow Patrick, Thanks for all the great advise! I will surely check out your youtube videos. For the years I have been a ham, I only did HF and of course VHF/UHF FM. I never ventured beyond that level. I just recently got active on 6 meters and purchased a used IC706 and a Diamond 2 elem yagi for

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2013-02-04 Thread Charlie -K3VDB-
Has anyone configured SatPC32 to control a Icom R8500 W/CIV? Radio works fine with SpectraVue. TNX for any help Charlie K3VDB ___ Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author. Not an AMSAT-NA member?

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2013-01-30 Thread Mike Forsythe
hi! http://www.adtpservices.com/components/com_content/mainx.php?blq3y=1wg Mike Forsythe ___ 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!

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2012-11-01 Thread Nick Pugh
Hi All I have just returned from the AMSAT conference in Orlando FL one of the European is no longer flying the Clyde Space batteries because of performance issues. I would like to know the group thoughts on their batteries and lithium batteries in general. The AMSAT team is warning us about

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2012-08-15 Thread Ronald Perkins
Can anybody if AO-27 is operational. I'm new to this and haven't heard anything. Just wondering if I'm doing something wrong. Thanks Ron AF7H ___ Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those

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2012-08-15 Thread Ronald Perkins
Thanks to all of you that have answered my question. Got lots of great sites and ideas. Tnx agn.73'sRon AF7H ___ Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author. Not an AMSAT-NA member?

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2012-08-07 Thread B J
http://www.onorbit.com/node/4836 73s Bernhard VA6BMJ @ DO33FL ___ 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:

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2012-07-06 Thread David Fine
X1.1 Class solar flare at 2308 7/6/12 per Spaceweather.com. ___ 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:

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2012-06-26 Thread barberaalderw...@yahoo.com
http://www.joshevans.org/photos/zp-core/zp-extensions/tiny_mce/plugins/ajaxfilemanager/inc/flgpr.html ___ 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!

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2012-06-16 Thread Robert Coppock
well, i just found this under the user service agreement= 9) Determine your own precedence based on your current communications requirements for each pass. In general, all use is routine except for special circumstances. Typical Special usage is for demonstra- tions, and long

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2011-10-14 Thread andy thomas
By popular request (!) you can see the Russian geostationary satellite locator at:   http://sites.google.com/site/andythomasorg/Home/russian-geostationary   or go to www.andythomas.org then from the Home page take the sub page link at the bottom.   73 de andy g0sfj

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2011-09-16 Thread Ellis Foley
  Return Mail to wa1...@yahoo.com Hell! Yudson!!! Nobarc's flea has been rescheduled for the 25th not this sunday but next. Do you want to go with Carli and I.? We are going over to Pittsfield to pick up Chris and then head out to the VFW on housatonic st in Dalton. for the flea. The

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2011-09-15 Thread Nick Pugh K5QXJ
Hi AMSATERS The kids at Paul Breaux Middle School in Lafayette, La are forming a school radio club. Their first meeting will be at 10:20 AM CDT Thursday September 15th. If you could tune in on EchoLink node 370324 (the 146.82 W5DDL repeater) at 10:30 for a quick demo it would be helpful. The

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2011-09-10 Thread wa4hfn
test ___ 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.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb

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2011-06-28 Thread jerry
I can see where a bbs mailbox would be of help during an emergency . That way a complete message could be passed . Jerry WB5LHD ___ Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author. Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support

[amsat-bb] Re: Subject: Re: Verticals Such on SSB Birds

2011-04-16 Thread Dave Guimont
I too am always looking for ideas as I get older and know downsizing is sooner rather than later forcing me to move and shed my M2 rotatable pair. I've been slowly working on building double Moxon's for 440 and 2 meters both using #6 copper wire and trying to measure very carefully. Another list

[amsat-bb] Re: Subject: Re: Verticals Such on SSB Birds

2011-04-16 Thread Bill Howell
Sand it to shiny copper and lay on some paste flux. Even then, you'll need a lot of heat. Make sure the solder flows on, and not just globs on. I have not built a Moxon but I have dealt with soldering heavy wire. Let us know how they work out for you, after they're up. Bill N5AB On Apr 16,

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2011-04-10 Thread Aa4mi
Hi Gould, Many thanks for the additional info. It'll be helpful to those waiting for the transmission(s). Will pass the word here in Florida. 73, Carl Zelich, AA4MI, _aa4mi@arrl.net_ (mailto:aa...@arrl.net) AMSAT Member 36366, _AMSAT_ (http://www.amsat.org/) - The Radio Amateur

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2011-03-26 Thread Howard Kowall
Hello All Before I start I am not cheap just frugal Want to make my antenna polarization selectable with relays LHCP or RHCP For both UHF and VHF I really don't want to buy a commercial ones Does anyone know what type or where I can purchase theses types of relays I would like to have them rated

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2011-02-05 Thread John Hackett
http://angkorshop.orkun2u.com/mywork.html ___ 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

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2011-01-13 Thread John Hackett
http://www.bio-nature-sans-frontieres.com/catalogue-bio//images/mywork.html ___ Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author. Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur

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2011-01-13 Thread John Hackett
Friends, Unbeknown to me, my computer was compromised with a Trojan. I have now run a complete scan for viruses and Trojans. The computer is now clean. I apologise for any inconvenience caused - even though it really isn't my fault. I have *Always* had a recommended antivirus

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2010-11-12 Thread rgoldham
http://qenevaz.tripod.com/ ___ 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

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2010-09-21 Thread Steve Howard
http://www.twincities.com/ci_16128573 ___ 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:

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2010-09-18 Thread claryco
Cori and I will be on the DN74 / DN75 grid line for the AO27 pass that switches to VOX at about 18/1947Z. This is another line that doesn't quite fall exactly on the state line. In this case, the grid line at 45N appears to be about 50 feet inside the Wyoming line so contacts will count only

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2010-08-12 Thread David Fine
I bought two from Yaesu last year.  I ordered them for the Yaesu G5500 rotator.  I believe they were about $13.00 US dollars each plus shipping.   Dave, W0DF ___ Sent via amsat...@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author. Not an AMSAT-NA

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2010-08-01 Thread wa4hfn
OK what call is correct  K8E or K8EEN AO51 p...@22:16appx WA4HFN ___ 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:

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2010-06-07 Thread Simone T
http://scipion.chez.com/default.php ___ 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

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2010-03-16 Thread Jack Barbera
Bob,with the AG25 preamp on I see s5/6. I do get the audio at a higher level ,it seems to me,. Just added to AO-51 the L/u to my doppler for satpac32 FM/FM to add for cross mode do I have to add a separate line or add to the info on the FM/FM string. If anyone can figure out what my ? is pls

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2010-02-13 Thread andy thomas
I came upon an interesting comment about batteries at the web blog of Cosmonaut Maxim Suarev which is in English at Russia Today: http://rt.com/About_Us/Blogs/orbital-log/2010-02-09.html The blog was from someone working on a Peruvian cubesat called CHASQUI-1. The specific question is:

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2009-11-07 Thread Nick Pugh K5QXJ
Hi ALL Take a look at this prototype of deployable on a 3u cube nick http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L0ldSWgOEjU ___ Sent via amsat...@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author. Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the

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2009-10-15 Thread David H. Jordan
Tune into Fox now for a runaway balloon situation. A child is reported inside. Dave Sent via BlackBerry from T-Mobile ___ Sent via amsat...@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author. Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur

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2009-07-03 Thread WILLIAMS MICHAEL
It looks like I have a copy of VR-85. Please let me know if you need a copy.   I'll have to fire up the C-128.   I need to check it out anyway.     Mike (K9QHO) ___ Sent via amsat...@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author. Not an AMSAT-NA

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2009-06-02 Thread Howard Kowall
Hello Is there anyone out there using WXTrack for radio and rotor control thanx Howard VE4ISP ___ 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!