December 2007 - AMSAT-BB - mailman.amsat.org

Re: Robert Mcqwier,
by Fred A Parker 15 Dec '07

15 Dec '07

Sorry about the misspelling error. As I am vision impaired and when I make a typing error it is hard for me to catch it if the spellchecker does not pick it up. Fred

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One satellite or many?
by Patrick McGrane 15 Dec '07

15 Dec '07

Greetings from Patrick N2OEQ Sorry to see so much disagreement over future satellites. Echo came close to the right idea for amsat. It was advertised as a high power satellite anyone with a home station could use. Thats why I joined up and made a meager donation towards the launch. If amsat thought outside the membership box and designed and built for great numbers of people, more people would donate and join! Instead, amsat makes it hard with uncommon operating bands and greater hardware requirements. If I can be constructive, amsat should design for simplicity of operation more than one satellite. Eagle would be good for those who insist on a technical challenge. P4 Payload should be designed for universal simplicity. Why not have both! Regarding the coverage afforded by P4, may I suggest the lowest frequency possible with gain dual band directional antennas deployed to the sides after launch much like P3E. That should provide semi-spherical coverage of the earth or about half the globe. On another note, last august I corresponded with NOAA suggesting or asking if they could add an amateur payload to one of their satellites as they are a prolific satellite builder. The idea was forwarded to others there so keep your hopes up for another possibility. It seemed plausible since noaa nws has an existing relationship with amateurs regarding weather conditions. Think in terms of expanding the satellite hobby, not making it a small exclusive aspect of the hobby. Go P4!!! I was psyched when I heard about it. Good YOB men ( and women ) Take care all, pat

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A0-7 ?????
by w7lrd＠comcast.net 15 Dec '07

15 Dec '07

Hello Iwas just on AO-7 when at 0147Z it just seemed to quit. I looked outside and the antenna was still there. Anyone else hear the same or do I have a problem. 73 Bob W7LRD Seattle

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One satellite or many?
by Fred A Parker 15 Dec '07

15 Dec '07

I second your motion. Fred

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Satellite Antenna
by Lisandro M. Arends 15 Dec '07

15 Dec '07

W7LRD can you send me the plans? Thank you p43l(a)arubanet.com Lisandro P43L

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Re: Satellite Antennae
by John Marranca, Jr 15 Dec '07

15 Dec '07

Sorry. I messed up your name. Andrew. Jobe well done! -- _______________________________ John Marranca, Jr PBX Technician/Shop Steward CWA Local 1122 BN Systems, Inc Orchard Park, NY (716)972-2006

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Re: Satellite Antennae
by John Marranca, Jr 15 Dec '07

15 Dec '07

Rich: Excellent job, for sure! Thank you for the diversion from the division. Please send me the plans for the Quadrifilar Helix! Cheers! John KB2HSH -- _______________________________ John Marranca, Jr PBX Technician/Shop Steward CWA Local 1122 BN Systems, Inc Orchard Park, NY (716)972-2006

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RHCP LHCP
by Andrew Rich 15 Dec '07

15 Dec '07

Building a helix, the last one I did was LHCP Begs me to ask the question. What are the CP birds RHCP LHCP ? Should I favour one over the other ? Makes a big diff with the linear ones. Cheers ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- Andrew Rich VK4TEC vk4tec(a)people.net.au http://www.tech-software.net

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Working ANDE and ISS 2 hops
by Robert Bruninga 14 Dec '07

14 Dec '07

Just noticed that ISS is leading ANDE by about half-a-footprint. And since ANDE is going faster, that means the next few orbits this afternoon could possibly support dual hops when they are very close. Time now is 2100z on Friday. ANDE is going so fast, that it will pass ISS and be out of conjuncion in just 4 to 6 hours or so.. Bob, WB4APR

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Amateur Satellite Afficienados
by Dave Guimont 14 Dec '07

14 Dec '07

What in the world is happening to some radio amateurs interested in amateur satellite radio?? Most of the "dial-ogres" I see on the bb, I never hear on the air...I do a lot of listening, mostly receive antenna comparisons...Come on guys and gals, use what we've got.... Sort of reminiscent of when I could first afford my first FM HT, had to buy (or grind) crystals to change frequency... I was in the San Rafael,CA area, anxious to try it out so I called "CQ de wb6llo". The prompt response was "you are not supposed to call CQ on this frequency, just say listening!" I responded with a "sorry 'bout dat", and asked if the requirement to identify your station had also changed!!! NO RESPONSE *************** HAS SOMETHING CHANGED IN HAM RADIO?? I don't think so... Have a question?? ASK Have a comment?? EXPRESS IT See a baiter?? Most of us have delete keys.. These constant recriminations?? INDESCRIBABLE Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to ALL and your families... Dave wb6ll0 Leanore ka6ucd 73, Dave, WB6LLO dguimon1(a)san.rr.com Disagree: I learn.... Pulling for P3E...

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