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AO27 pass today
by Ed Tump 14 Nov '07

14 Nov '07

Folks, Today I was at least able to hear a bit of the pass of AO27 at about 2045UTC using my HT and car top antenna. I was able to copy what I thought was W7KTI. Any chance anyone else can confirm? Warm regards, Ed KC9GWK Grid EN52 AmSat Member

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Re: Useless information dept
by Reicher, James 14 Nov '07

14 Nov '07

John, The fact that you're a dedicated QRP operator means that you should have the best darned antenna system in the world. QRP just means low-power. It doesn't have to mean you're deaf! Putting that 100mw into a 40dB gain EME array will do more for your signal that putting 2KW into a 1/4 wave wire strung in the attic, unless your goal is to melt the snow off your roof. 73 de W0HV, Jim in Raymore, MO (ex-N8AU) Light travels faster than sound... This is why some people appear bright until you hear them speak. Date: Wed, 14 Nov 2007 10:06:58 +0100 From: John Hackett <archie.hackett(a)hotmail.com> Subject: [amsat-bb] Useless information dept: To: "Eu-amsat(a)yahoogroups.com" <eu-amsat(a)yahoogroups.com> Cc: allan_gm1sxx(a)hotmail.com, amsat-bb(a)amsat.org Message-ID: <BAY120-W262646C5A022770957AD1F91810(a)phx.gbl> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="iso-8859-1" About the only thing I havn't tried in radio in 40 odd years is EME - but that is entirely due to aerial (and cash) restrictions. How does a dedicated QRP operator justify an EME array? - it just can't be done on a wet shoelace wrapped around a rusty 6 inch nail ... (though I am of the impression that a lot of satellite operators use this particular configuration on AO-7). I digress - in the aforementioned 40 odd years, that which still gets my juices cooking is a 'fast' CW QSO on AO-7 with either RW3XL or UA9CS ... in Russian. Now that's !!! international communication by amateur radio. The kids ought to watch such a QSO in progress (translated live). Every bit as interesting as the Jay Leno SMS v CW video on U-Tube and it would probably get a few enquiring minds in gear. (Ah!, there was !!! a point to his waffling.....GM1SXX). He's the other half of the "twisted pair" folks ... see - http://www.observations.biz/ 73 John. <la2qaa(a)amsat.org>

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(no subject)
by Ed Tump 14 Nov '07

14 Nov '07

Greetings all, I would like to know someone that is using a soundcard as a TNC for sat packets and where might I find a premade soundcard cable to my FT-60. Warm regards, Ed KC9GWK AmSat Member

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Re: Wht's ANDE's other name?
by k9jkm＠comcast.net 14 Nov '07

14 Nov '07

Phil mentioned: > NO-44's signal is quite weak due to my poor aerial and I'm only decoding > one or two packets per pass. If you haven't tried it yet, one thing to see more packets is to turn the TNC's parameter named PASSALL to ON. It will allow you to see even the packets that don't have a good checksum. Some of the characters will be "noise" but most of the time you can figure out what the message was. In some TNC's when PASSALL = ON the MHEARD list doesn't get updated so that is one thing to watch for. Set PASSALL back to OFF if you want only "good" packets. -- 73 de JoAnne K9JKM k9jkm(a)amsat.org

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Re: kiss files from wisp
by Mike Rupprecht 14 Nov '07

14 Nov '07

Nick, I wrote also an small tool (KissDump). You will find it on my website: www.dk3wn.info/software.shtml 73, Mike DK3WN ----- original Nachricht -------- Betreff: [amsat-bb] kiss files from wisp Gesendet: Di, 13. Nov 2007 Von: Nick Pugh<quadpugh(a)bellsouth.net> > I would like to view the kiss files from wisp. What is the best software to > view them? > > thanks > nick > _______________________________________________ > Sent via AMSAT-BB(a)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 > --- original Nachricht Ende ----

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Useless information dept:
by John Hackett 14 Nov '07

14 Nov '07

About the only thing I havn't tried in radio in 40 odd years is EME - but that is entirely due to aerial (and cash) restrictions. How does a dedicated QRP operator justify an EME array? - it just can't be done on a wet shoelace wrapped around a rusty 6 inch nail ... (though I am of the impression that a lot of satellite operators use this particular configuration on AO-7). I digress - in the aforementioned 40 odd years, that which still gets my juices cooking is a 'fast' CW QSO on AO-7 with either RW3XL or UA9CS ... in Russian. Now that's !!! international communication by amateur radio. The kids ought to watch such a QSO in progress (translated live). Every bit as interesting as the Jay Leno SMS v CW video on U-Tube and it would probably get a few enquiring minds in gear. (Ah!, there was !!! a point to his waffling.....GM1SXX). He's the other half of the "twisted pair" folks ... see - http://www.observations.biz/ 73 John. <la2qaa(a)amsat.org>

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Re: Wht's ANDE's other name?
by Mike Rupprecht 14 Nov '07

14 Nov '07

Phil, it's NAV OSCAR 61 (ANDE-MAA) 73, Mike DK3WN Betreff: [amsat-bb] Wht's ANDE's other name? Gesendet: Mi, 14. Nov 2007 Von: Phil<phillor(a)telstra.com> > Hello, > > I've recently rekindled my interest in amateur radio and I'm trying to fine > > tune my APRS set up. Due to my rough portable station this is proving to be > > a little frustrating. > > Disappointingly, the ISS radio seems to be off and NO-44's signal is quite > weak due to my poor aerial and I'm only decoding one or two packets per > pass. > > Perhaps ANDE might give me a reasonable signal. What other name (OSCAR > number) is ANDE known by? > > Regards, > Phil. > > _______________________________________________ > Sent via AMSAT-BB(a)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 > --- original Nachricht Ende ----

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kiss files from wisp
by Nick Pugh 14 Nov '07

14 Nov '07

I would like to view the kiss files from wisp. What is the best software to view them? thanks nick

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email via PCSAT
by Kevin Chudy 14 Nov '07

14 Nov '07

I have attempted to check in to the SSET via PCSAT and have a couple of questions. I receive stations through much of the pass, but I do not see my packets get returned. However, I have had two messages get to my email account, so it appears I have had some success. Am I correct to expect that I can transmit a message then receive it on the same system during the same pass? Also, I am using UISS and a soundcard. I received emails from APRS after sending the messages to "APRS via PCSAT-1". I have also tried "APRS via PCSAT-1, WIDE2-2". I have observed others using both paths. Is one path more correct? Thank you, Kevin N2JPE ____________________________________________________________________________________ Be a better pen pal. Text or chat with friends inside Yahoo! Mail. See how. http://overview.mail.yahoo.com/

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Update and audio clip from my station
by jonny 290 13 Nov '07

13 Nov '07

Hi all, it's been a while since I posted. I spent last year building up my satellite station and almost got QSO-ready, but had to rip it down to move. I've got my original antennas back up at my house, and I'm in the process of expanding the aluminum farm as we speak. I recorded a little bit of AO-51 audio the other evening, and encoded it to MP3 for random perusal. It's still pretty down in the noise, but I am getting clear copy at times, so I figure I can work on the station some and only improve it. http://thearmz.net/stash/sat1.mp3 Current setup: -Icom PCR-100 receiver (I have two, one is stock, the other has 10.7 IF and discriminator out) -Homebrew 8 element 437mhz yagi (OWA design, it's pretty crude and un-tweaked, but works okay) turned with an Alliance U110 on a 12 foot mast -30 feet of some 0.405" coax that's better than RG-8, not as nice as 9913 -Ramsey PR40 $20 preamp in a junk box in the shack -TX (unsuccessful so far) is from an IC-271A through either a Diamond vertical or a dual band j-pole This week, I finished my design plan for my 2 meter beam and plan to build it tonight and tomorrow. 6 element OWA on a 4.5' boom should let me get in with my 25 watts no problem (I do have a partial treeline to deal with, though). Right now my antennas are below my roof line so I've got that to deal with as well. I've got another 5 feet of mast in the garage ready to go up with the beam, however. Just wanted to drop my two cents on the list and say hello (again!). I'm excited to spend the winter rebuilding and enhancing my station. Oh, and any one of you can send me an IC-471 - I'll gladly give you my address and even pay shipping. :) 73 de KC4YLV Matt

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