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

UO-11 reception report
by Edward Chuang 20 Feb '07

20 Feb '07

Dear Clive, Here is the reception report of UO-11 on Feb.18,2007 : QTH: PL04vq 08:51z: not heard 10:24z: not heard 22:22z: heard and recoded (Max. elev.=38 Deg.) 23:58z: heard and recoded (Max. elev.=17 Deg.) Two WAV files can be downloaded at the following URL: (both are from 22:22z pass) http://140.111.104.3/~chuangkl/ham/UO-11-20070218-30sec.WAV <http://140.111.104.3/%7Echuangkl/ham/UO-11-20070218-30sec.WAV> (good audio, size: 627 KB) http://140.111.104.3/~chuangkl/ham/UO-11-20070218-160sec.WAV <http://140.111.104.3/%7Echuangkl/ham/UO-11-20070218-30sec.WAV> (size: 3.4 MB) 73 de Edward / BX1AD -----

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Re: Godwin's law validated again
by Patrick McGrane 20 Feb '07

20 Feb '07

Hello from patrick N2OEQ, for some reason my words were taken out of context. Godwins law specifies the use of an analogy. What I posted was a publically Known fact, not an insulting analogy. The US brought Werner Von Braun here to the US to design rockets which included the Atlas 5. I suggest you go back and read my prior post in its entirety. You must be some kind of government or military axe man. Funny how the ideas presented seem to be attacked with ignorant one-liners. Kind of like Planet of the apes movies. Next time either relay the entire post or look like an ass. Take care, 73 ------- Original Message ------- >From : Michael Hatzakis Jr MD[mailto:lists@hatzakis.net] Sent : 2/19/2007 10:12:35 PM To : jmario(a)fast.net; amsat-bb(a)amsat.org Cc : Subject : RE: [amsat-bb] Re: Godwin's law validated again Hilarious...! Funniest thing I've seen on this topic.. -----Original Message-----

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FW: RE: Petition to block Luc from the -bb
by Patrick McGrane 20 Feb '07

20 Feb '07

------- Original Message ------- >From : N2OEQ@aceweb.com[mailto:N2OEQ@aceweb.com] Sent : 2/18/2007 12:36:49 PM To : ki4hxt(a)amsat.org Cc : amsat-bb(a)amsat.org Subject : FW: RE: [amsat-bb] Petition to block Luc from the -bb Mr Davies- I enjoy seeing posts from luc. I dont always agree with him but support to right to free expression, something many people died for to preserve. He may be wrong at times but if you are expressive, you will get it right sometimes. I'm an american citizen who is disappointed that Americans drafted Werner Von Braun of Nazi fame to design the atlas 5 rocket for the appollo missions back in the 60's so luc isnt too far off. Take your blinders off. I have no problem with patriotism but in the extreme it led to the rise of the nazis in the 30's. Take the middle road and be open minded and maybe you wont repeat the mistakes of the past. As an observation, people are getting too personal on this BB. Simply delete the mail if you dont like it. No flames please, but you have the right! pat ------- Original Message ------- >From : Robert Davies[ mailto:ki4hxt@amsat.org] Sent : 2/15/2007 6:06:05 PM To : amsat-bb(a)amsat.org Cc : Subject : RE: [amsat-bb] Petition to block Luc from the -bb I propose that all who are tired of this individual poisoning what is otherwise a peaceful and productive environment with his abusive and slanderous posts against an organization that I for one am proud to be part of and will continue to support. Sign this petition or make it be known in some fashion that you are tired of this kind of behavior and that Luc Leblanc VE2DWE be blocked from the AMSAT and all affiliated -bb systems. To compare the US Air Force Academy and AMSAT to the NAZI V-1 and V-2 rockets is ludicrous. 1.Robert Davies -- KI4HXT EL97af Robert Davies AMSAT Area Coordinator AMSAT Member#35649 AMSAT President's Club Bronze Sustaining Donor IFC#2880 _______________________________________________ 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

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New Echo functions
by Patrick McGrane 20 Feb '07

20 Feb '07

Greetings to the group! To the people who made the functional changes to the echo satellite, my sincerest Thank you! Four months is a long time to invest in a hobby project not to mention the intellectual feats involved. I read the summary and I am significantly impressed. I tip my hat to you folks. 73, pat n2oeq

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Re: My Status: KI4HLV/6Y5 {Second Attempt}
by Joe Leikhim 20 Feb '07

20 Feb '07

Ian; I hope you reconsider leaving the BB. Hopefully the insurgents will tire of this nonsense and fade away. I have spent enjoyable times in past in 6Y5 (coast to coast) and hope to work you. -- Joe Leikhim K4SAT "The RFI-EMI-GUY"© "Treason doth never prosper: what's the reason? For if it prosper, none dare call it treason." "Follow The Money" ;-P

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70cm mast mount preamp for sale
by Michael Tondee 20 Feb '07

20 Feb '07

I have an Advanced Receiver Research 70cm mast mounted preamp, Model # MSP432VDG-160 preamp and bias T, model # DC-INJ for sale. The preamp will handle up to 160 watts of transmit power, it is RF sensed. Price of these items new is 278.95. I've had these for about a year and a half and will let them go for 195.00 including shipping. They are in perfect working order and I hate to sell them, I just have a need for the money. I will ship priority mail anywhere in the lower 48. This is a package deal and I will only ship to the U.S.. Payment is by Paypal only. Contact me off the board if interested. I hope this is alright to post here. These will be going on E-bay if not sold but I wanted to give fellow AMSAT members a shot first. Tnx and 73, Michael, W4HIJ AMSAT # 36017

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Godwin's law validated again
by jmario aka joe cassano 20 Feb '07

20 Feb '07

I was wondering how long it would take for the current hot thread to validate Godwin's law ... http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Godwin's_law Joe, K3FMA > Message: 1 > Date: Sun, 18 Feb 2007 09:36:49 -0800 > From: "N2OEQ(a)aceweb.com" <N2OEQ(a)aceweb.com> > Subject: [amsat-bb] Re: Petition to block Luc from the -bb > To: ki4hxt(a)amsat.org > Cc: amsat-bb(a)amsat.org > Message-ID: <2e6fc986042645dcadb2be06e3da92dd.N2OEQ(a)aceweb.com> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset=utf-8 > ..... > I'm an american citizen who is disappointed that Americans drafted Werner Von Braun of Nazi fame .....

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mental illness
by Peter svoboda 20 Feb '07

20 Feb '07

Someone who's watching the last BB post and reactions just send me a note where he's making reference to the actual mood down the border. The situation is so trouble that many are loosing their natural social guidelines. He strongly feel that many irrational comments are a strong indicator that some are in the early stages of depression. You may be depressed if you're experiencing: * A major drop in your mood that lasts most of the day and is consistently low for two weeks or more. * A loss of interest in things you normally love to do. * Irritability at home or at work. (I added on the internet) * Grudges against people you perceive have wronged you. * A desire to avoid other people. (I added fltering their messages) * Overwhelming feelings of sadness or grief. * Unreasonable feelings of guilt. How is depression treated? Those who realize they are suffering from depression benefit from professional counseling and - possibly - medication. There is a wide range of anti- depressants on the market that have been approved in the treatment of depression. Medication does not normally "cure" depression. But it can help people get through their daily routines. As usual the first steps is to admit that we have a problem, but what will happen with those who does not want to listen prefering to discard some post on the BB? "-" "It is not the class of license the amateur holds, but the class of the amateur that holds the license." Luc Leblanc VE2DWE Skype VE2DWE www.qsl.net/ve2dwe WAC BASIC CW PHONE SATELLITE --------------------------------- TV dinner still cooling? Check out "Tonight's Picks" on Yahoo! TV.

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Re: Mental sickness?
by Luc Leblanc 20 Feb '07

20 Feb '07

Someone who's watching the last BB post and reactions just send me a note where he's making reference to the actual mood down the border. The situation is so trouble that many are loosing their natural social guidelines. He strongly feel that many irrational comments are a strong indicator that some are in the early stages of depression. You may be depressed if you're experiencing: * A major drop in your mood that lasts most of the day and is consistently low for two weeks or more. * A loss of interest in things you normally love to do. * Irritability at home or at work. (I added on the internet) * Grudges against people you perceive have wronged you. * A desire to avoid other people. (I added fltering their messages) * Overwhelming feelings of sadness or grief. * Unreasonable feelings of guilt. How is depression treated? Those who realize they are suffering from depression benefit from professional counseling and - possibly - medication. There is a wide range of anti- depressants on the market that have been approved in the treatment of depression. Medication does not normally "cure" depression. But it can help people get through their daily routines. As usual the first steps is to admit that we have a problem, but what will happen with those who does not want to listen prefering to discard some post on the BB? "-" "It is not the class of license the amateur holds, but the class of the amateur that holds the license." Luc Leblanc VE2DWE Skype VE2DWE www.qsl.net/ve2dwe WAC BASIC CW PHONE SATELLITE

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Monsieur Leblanc
by Bryant 20 Feb '07

20 Feb '07

People- Most Hams know the way to deal with someone who is interrupting a repeater with continuous garbage is TO IGNORE him or her. Pretty soon they get bored and leave. Why is it so difficult for so many people on this bb to understand Monsieur Leblanc is playing with you? He apparently loves the attention and isn't reluctant to make some of the inflammatory statements he has posted recently and in the past. Banning him from the bb [impossible to do anyway]or "filtering" his posts is unnecessary [you don't want to do that either because sometimes his comments are worthwhile]. JUST DON'T RESPOND TO HIS IRRITATING REMARKS; IGNORE HIM. Sooner or later he will tire of his game. [My apologies in advance for the rant and adding to the noise but enough is enough.] Bryant, W2RGG/6 Amsat Member #25030

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