October 2006 - AMSAT-BB - mailman.amsat.org

configuring Nova for auto download of Keps
by Joseph Trombino Jr 16 Oct '06

16 Oct '06

Can some kind Amsat soul assist me in configuring Nova for auto downloads of Keps from Celestrak or Space track. Been having a problem with the auto on-line downloading of Keps and can't figure out what the problem is. Many thanks for any assistance. 73, Joe W2KJ

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AO-51 mode change
by Andrew Glasbrenner 16 Oct '06

16 Oct '06

Hello Group, AO-51 has been switched to the dual repeater mode, with the QRP repeater on 435.150 reserved for JOTA contacts during this coming weekend. October 16 to October 23 FM Repeater, V/U Uplink: 145.920 MHz FM, No PL Tone Downlink: 435.300 MHz FM FM Repeater, V/U QRP/JOTA users only! Uplink: 145.880 MHz, No PL Tone Downlink: 435.150 MHz FM The JOTA weekend is October 21st and October 22nd . The AO-51 Operations Group strongly supports the JOTA activities and we ask that all users of the QRP repeater yield to JOTA stations during the weekend. Normal QRP operation is encouraged during the week. (QRP users are 10 watts or less, handheld or omni directional antennas ONLY) Additionally, the PL tone on the uplink to the 435.300 repeater has been removed for 1 week. Reports and requests are always welcome to ao51-modes(a)amsat.org . Please feel free to disseminate unedited to all interested parties. 73, Drew KO4MA AMSAT LM2332

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Melbourne, Florida Hamfest
by Robert Davies 15 Oct '06

15 Oct '06

I want to thank all the stations who made contact with me KI4HXT on AO-51 at the Melbourne Florida Hamfest. We had a great weekend with a good crowd of people and made a wide range of contacts from North America to Mexico. 73 Rob -- KI4HXT EL97af Robert Davies AMSAT Area Coordinator AMSAT Member#35649 AMSAT President's Club Bronze Sustaining Donor IFC#2880

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Melbourne, Florida Hamfest
by Robert Davies 15 Oct '06

15 Oct '06

I want to thank all the stations who made contact with me KI4HXT on AO-51 at the Melbourne Florida Hamfest. We had a great weekend with a good crowd of people and made a wide range of contacts from North America to Mexico. 73 Rob -- KI4HXT EL97af Robert Davies AMSAT Area Coordinator AMSAT Member#35649 AMSAT President's Club Bronze Sustaining Donor IFC#2880

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Re: Rotator
by Dave Guimont 15 Oct '06

15 Oct '06

> > Yesterday I placed a new "no name" rotator for my Satellite antennas >on my 2nd QTH but unfortunately I noticed a very strong spark-noise during Hi Mak, I had a problem with the same rotor a while back... I took it apart and discovered the pots for the position indicator used rivets in the connections...they were loose, I soldered the connections and it solved the problem. Perhaps yours may have the same solution.. 73, Dave wb6llo(a)amsat.org Disagree: I learn.... Pulling for P3E... -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Anti-Virus. Version: 7.1.408 / Virus Database: 268.13.4/476 - Release Date: 10/14/2006

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Help on Rotator Problem
by Vincenzo Mone 15 Oct '06

15 Oct '06

Hi to the list, I own an Azimuth Elevation rotator Yaesu G-5400B. Since a while I am having a problem: When I turn the azimuth Rotator I can see that the needle when it moves it does not move straight but often it makes a little flick backwards of the turning way. Sometime it seems that the needle stops for a moment. I've been with a friend on a roof and while turning the rotator I did not see any obstructions on the turning way of the rotator. This problem shows whichever way I turn the rotator CW or CCW. Anyone can tell me what could it happen and how to solve it? Any help will be rally appreciated. Thanks' in advance for any help 73 de Enzo IK8OZV EasyLog 5 BetaTester EasyLog PDA BetaTester WinBollet BetaTester D.C.I. CheckPoint Regione Campania Skype: ik8ozv8520 *************************************** ***** GSM +39 338 9749786 ***** ***** SMS +39 338 9749786 ***** ***** FAX +39 328 7244294 ***** *** 2nd e-mail: vimone(a)tin.it *** ***************************************

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Thanks to all on Help on Rotator Problem
by Vincenzo Mone 15 Oct '06

15 Oct '06

Hi to the list, i would like to thank to everyone who has replied to me about my problem. I have to pull down my antenna system due to change the Cable and see if I can also substitute or clean the potentiometer. By the way anybody has the value of the potentiometer? Thanks to all. 73 de Enzo IK8OZV EasyLog 5 BetaTester EasyLog PDA BetaTester WinBollet BetaTester D.C.I. CheckPoint Regione Campania Skype: ik8ozv8520 *************************************** ***** GSM +39 338 9749786 ***** ***** SMS +39 338 9749786 ***** ***** FAX +39 328 7244294 ***** *** 2nd e-mail: vimone(a)tin.it *** ***************************************

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antenna manual needed
by Wade Grimes 15 Oct '06

15 Oct '06

we went to assemble our Gap EAGLE DX antenna, only to discover that the instruction manual is missing (new and just out of the box). Gap does not post PDF files of the their manuals; reaching them by phone, proved busy all day long, and they have yet to reply to email request. Wondering if any list subscribers would be able to direct me to a copy... either web posted on faxed (573 898 3625) At present time, Google, etc has been most unrewarding in this endeavor. In advance, thanks. Please contact direct. wgrimes04(a)earthlink.net. Needing antenna ready for school club roundup... next week. K0KID Clarance Cannon HRC Elsberry R-2 School District Elsberry, MO.

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Eagle U/V modes
by McGrane 14 Oct '06

14 Oct '06

Greetings Many thanks to the amsat directors for deciding to provide U/V transponder. I noted the website summary mentioned SSB, CW and ETC. Regarding ETC., could beginners use FM in a specific portion of the passband near perigee? I realize it is not as power efficient as SSB and CW but this capability might attract more beginning users. One could assign a voluntary single frequency for this use. Two further questions; Could someone please explain further the capabilities of the U/V text messaging mode. Would this incude the use of typical packet equipment? Could some old timers describe a typical AO-13 or AO-40 mode U/V station for my education and to help me build a station. Thanks for any replies, patrick n2oeq

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TS-790 doppler compensation via CAT
by Gabriel - EA6VQ 14 Oct '06

14 Oct '06

I'm sure this question must have been posted before, but I 'm new to AMSAT-BB so I would appreciate your answers. Is there some software for the Kenwood TS-790 that is capable or compensating the doppler? I am aware of the PcSAT32, but it requires modifiying the rig, what is something I really would like to avoid. Anyone advice will be welcome. Many thanks! 73. Gabriel - EA6VQ ===================================================== Web-Site: HTTP://www.vhfdx.net VQLog: HTTP://www.vqlog.com Realtime QSO maps: HTTP://www.vhfdx.net/spots/map.php =====================================================

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