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

Re: new satellite
by GW1FKY＠aol.com 24 Feb '07

24 Feb '07

In a message dated 24/02/2007 03:04:52 GMT Standard Time, st2nh(a)yahoo.com writes: http://www.bluesat.unsw.edu.au/ Hi thanks for the information, Its nice to see another project which develops the skills for satellites and associated construction, engineering and electronics. Pleased also to see how they are marketing the awareness of amateur radio through the web pages and press reports. I wish them and others good luck in this respect -The project seems to be at a point of about in its construction (fully funded for that aspect) but have yet to raise the funding for the launch Regards Ken Eeaton GW!FKY Amsat

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RAFT and ANDE keps
by Sion Chow Q. C. (9W2QC) 24 Feb '07

24 Feb '07

Dear All, I would be glad if someone can advice me what are the latest catalogue numbers for RAFT, ANDE, FCAL and NMARS? It has been some time since I last worked the satellites, and would like to try out the packet to voice synthesizer onboard RAFT. I also note that for ANDE, it requires a command station to first activate it. Are there any command stations around south east Asia? Thanks a lot in advance. 73, Sion Chow Q. C., 9W2QC. -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.441 / Virus Database: 268.18.3/694 - Release Date: 2/20/2007 1:44 PM

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TM-D700A
by Bruce 23 Feb '07

23 Feb '07

BB Just received my new Kenwood TM-D700A. I'am sure someone on the bb has mounted one in their 2005 F-150. Looking for pointers on to install, type antenna used, etc. 73 Bruce KG4YEV .

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Anybody need an ARR MMLXXXVDG schematic/manual?
by Alan P. Biddle 23 Feb '07

23 Feb '07

Hi, In cleaning out some old files, I came across the docs for the older ARR GasFet mast mounted preamps. It is good for the 50, 144, 220, and 440 MHz versions. Before I toss them, I wondered if by any chance anybody needs, or want one? I can scan as many as needed. Alan WA4SCA

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SatPC32 with Labjack U3
by Wayne Estes 23 Feb '07

23 Feb '07

There is a new driver for SatPC32 to support the new (cheaper) Labjack U3 USB rotor controller. For details about downloading and installing the driver, look at the bottom of DK1TB's "Downloads" page. www.dk1tb.de/downloadeng.htm NLSA no longer sells the "piggyback" PCB that interfaces a Labjack USB controller to a Yaesu az/el rotor. But Erich Eichmann DK1TB reports that it's easy to build the interface on a perfboard. At the bottom of the Downloads page are links to schematic drawings of Labjack U3 and U12 Yaesu rotor interfaces. And a link to a photo of his homebrew U3 interface. Wayne Estes W9AE Oakland, Oregon, USA, CN83ik

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2M1EUB/P IO86OK NE.SCOTLAND
by paul robinson 23 Feb '07

23 Feb '07

Hi sat friends, i will be active again from NE.SCOTLAND from 3/3/07 for 9 days on all sats! Should any one be interested in the square?.This will be my 3rd visit to this qth ,a large cottage in the middle of know where! plenty of land etc,but difficult to work the birds from as its surrounded by mountains! hence this time i will be trying out a much improved antena set up....and 50w on tap.I intend to visit this qth again another twice this year,and may be some islands off the coast of scotland next year! I will be qrv on day and evening passes (gmt) the locator is io860k ill be using the call 2M1EUB/P any one wishing to qsl ,is via my home call 2e1eub. AO7 will be the best bet for any one stateside wishing to work me,europe will be ok on any bird! Thanks again to anyone who does try and work me! ill be also qrv on hf and lf...73 de paul --------------------------------- New Yahoo! Mail is the ultimate force in competitive emailing. Find out more at the Yahoo! Mail Championships. Plus: play games and win prizes.

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ANDE-1 and File RAFT speak Sa Wad Dee Pa Ted Thai and Long Live the King
by Tanan Rangseeprom 23 Feb '07

23 Feb '07

Hello PA3GUO , 9W2QC and All HAM Could you please advice me step by step for command control to speak of ANDE. I will control RAFT and ANDE speak message of my send to command talk to satellites. Best Regards, Tanan Rangseeprom HS1JAN , XU7ADN - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - This is meaasge on Hyper Terminal link to TNC2 PacComm TINY-2 MARK-2 Packet Controller (c) Copyright 1985-1994 PacComm Technical Support - (813) 875-6417 AX.25 Level 2 Version 2.0 Features: KISS PERSONAL MESSAGE SYSTEM CLOCK CHIP SUPPORT Expanded NMEA 183 (GPS) SUPPORT Release 3.2 April 15, 1994 cmd:c ande-1 *** ANDE-1 busy *** DISCONNECTED HS1JAN>APRS,ANDE-1*::TALK : Long Live Majesty the King Bhumibol Adulyadej King of Thailand. cmd:c ande-1 *** ANDE-1 busy *** DISCONNECTED cmd:c ande-1 *** ANDE-1 busy *** DISCONNECTED PacComm TINY-2 MARK-2 Packet Controller (c) Copyright 1985-1994 PacComm Technical Support - (813) 875-6417 AX.25 Level 2 Version 2.0 Features: KISS PERSONAL MESSAGE SYSTEM CLOCK CHIP SUPPORT Expanded NMEA 183 (GPS) SUPPORT Release 3.2 April 15, 1994 cmd:c raft *** retry count exceeded *** DISCONNECTED cmd:c raft *** CONNECTED to RAFT cmd:k :talk : Sa wad dee pa ted thai :talk : long live the king :talk : Long live the king bhumibol HS1A :Talk : CQ CQ DE HS1JAN *** retry count exceeded *** DISCONNECTED ____________________________________________________________________________________ Need a quick answer? Get one in minutes from people who know. Ask your question on www.Answers.yahoo.com

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SatPC32 with Windows Vista 32
by Wayne Estes 23 Feb '07

23 Feb '07

Please let me know if you have tested SatPC32 on the new Windows Vista 32 operating system. Especially with CAT and rotor control. Thanks! Wayne Estes W9AE Oakland, Oregon, USA, CN83ik

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RAFT synthesizer speaks!
by Mineo Wakita 23 Feb '07

23 Feb '07

Today, 12:26 UTC 23 Feb, RAFT speaks ! http://www.ne.jp/asahi/hamradio/je9pel/70223raf.wav (Voice: This is JE9PEL via RAFT.) --------------------------------------------- Name: Mineo Wakita / JE9PEL, JAMSAT member Mail: ei7m-wkt(a)asahi-net.or.jp URL : http://www.ne.jp/asahi/hamradio/je9pel/ QTH : Yokohama Japan, GL:pm95tj Date: Feb 23, 2007 ---------------------------------------------

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Re : Ham HT
by TOFFY 23 Feb '07

23 Feb '07

>I am working on my Canadian HAM ticket and I am looking at starting off >with a HT. I am looking at the IC-T90, IC-T60 and the VX-7R. >I was wondering if anyone can point out any issues and/or benefits of >either. >Thanks.. >Dave... If your licence hold 220 Mhz. add TH-F6A to your list. TH-F6A can receive CW,SSB,AM from LF through 70cm.Band . I am not sure in 9600bps usage ,but have 9600 bps in MENU. Defect : not support full-duplex (sometime require in satellite communication) 73s de Toff HS0NNU ____________________________________________________________________________________ TV dinner still cooling? Check out "Tonight's Picks" on Yahoo! TV. http://tv.yahoo.com/

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