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

AMSAT at PacifiCon?
by Clint Bradford 17 Sep '07

17 Sep '07

Is there an AMSAT presence at PACIFICON next month??? http://www.pacificon.org/ Clint Bradford, K6LCS 909-241-7666

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Crossed or not crossed is the question
by Chris Bloy 17 Sep '07

17 Sep '07

Hi All, Ok, I have struggled to get my hands on an Arrow antenna for love nor money! So, I did get a Maldol non-crossed Yagi for playing with the birds. Its all on the same plane, and the 70cms starts at the 2m Driven element, its receive is excellent and cannot complain on this front. My question to you guy is, that after i bought this one, I thought that it would be hard to operate in full duplex mode as i almost get cross talk on the 70cm side. Does this not happen on a crossed boomed yagi like the arrow? Should i still invest in an arrow when i find one, as AMSAT UK doesn’t know when they will get any. All the best, Chris – M0DQO IO90KU No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.487 / Virus Database: 269.13.22/1013 - Release Date: 17/09/2007 13:29

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Crossed or not crossed is the question
by Clint Bradford 17 Sep '07

17 Sep '07

>>...I thought that it would be hard to operate in full duplex mode as i almost get cross talk on the 70cm side. Does this not happen on a crossed boomed yagi like the arrow? I am using the Arrow with the duplexer built into its handle, feeding different HTs and the Yaesu FT-817. I have not experienced any such "cross-talk" in any of my setups. Antenna Warehouse will ship one to you. They expect them to be in stock again next week. http://www.antennawarehouse.com/Amateur/Cross-Yagi.htm Clint Bradford, K6LCS 909-241-7666

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Re: ISS APRS Down?
by Eric H Christensen 17 Sep '07

17 Sep '07

Ahhh! See, that's what happens when you aren't in the know. I didn't realize they were doing operations today. Thanks Kenneth! Is this the Soyuz undocking going on? Eric W4OTN >Yes. The system is required to be powered down to support Russian >Vehicle (Soyuz and Progress) proximity operations (docking and >undocking). > > >Kenneth - N5VHO > >-----Original Message----- >From: amsat-bb-bounces(a)amsat.org [mailto:[email protected]] On >Behalf Of Eric H Christensen >Sent: Monday, September 17, 2007 12:58 PM >To: amsat-bb(a)amsat.org >Subject: [amsat-bb] ISS APRS Down? > >I've been listening and watching the findU site >(<http://www.findu.com/cgi-bin/ariss/index.cgi>) and I haven't seen any >reports since twenty hours ago. Did the system get shut down? > >73s, >Eric W4OTN >_______________________________________________ >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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ISS APRS Down?
by Eric H Christensen 17 Sep '07

17 Sep '07

I've been listening and watching the findU site (<http://www.findu.com/cgi-bin/ariss/index.cgi>) and I haven't seen any reports since twenty hours ago. Did the system get shut down? 73s, Eric W4OTN

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Re: online article of interest
by i8cvs 17 Sep '07

17 Sep '07

----- Original Message ----- From: "Greg D." <ko6th_greg(a)hotmail.com> To: <drjay(a)gatordental.com>; <amsat-bb(a)amsat.org> Sent: Sunday, September 16, 2007 8:49 PM Subject: [amsat-bb] Re: online article of interest > > Great article! Anybody recall what frequency "P" band is? > > Greg KO6TH > Hi Greg, KO6TH P-Band Telemetry for Gemini was on 215-260 MHz. look at the following site: http://www.gatorradio.org then click on +satellite/space and then click belowe picture "UF Student Satellite Tracking Station CIRCA 1964" 73" de i8CVS Domenico

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New BOD
by Clint Bradford 17 Sep '07

17 Sep '07

Looks like we're in good hands...Congratulations, gentlemen! -Barry Baines , WD4ASW -Drew Glasbrenner, KO4MA -Rick Hambly, W2GPS -Gunther Meisse, W8GSM Clint Bradford, K6LCS / KAF3359 909-241-7666

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Who OWns the Moon?
by Clint Bradford 17 Sep '07

17 Sep '07

Article VI of the 1967 U.N. Outer Space Treaty, which was ratified and is currently in effect, clearly covers this subject: "States Parties to the Treaty shall bear international responsibility for national activities in outer space, including the moon and other celestial bodies, whether such activities are carried on by governmental agencies or by non-governmental entities, and for assuring that national activities are carried out in conformity with the provisions set forth in the present Treaty. The activities of non- governmental entities in outer space, including the moon and other celestial bodies, shall require authorization and continuing supervision by the appropriate State Party to the Treaty." You may read the entire text of the treaty on the United Nations website. Clint Bradford, K6LCS / KAF3359 909-241-7666

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Board of Directors Election Results
by Martha 17 Sep '07

17 Sep '07

The following candidates were elected to the AMSAT Board of Directors: Barry Baines , WD4ASW Drew Glasbrenner, KO4MA Rick Hambly, W2GPS Gunther Meisse, W8GSM Lee Mclamb, KU4OS is the alternate A total of 871 votes were cast. -- 73- Martha

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AO-51 V/U SSB/FM Mode
by Steven Raas 17 Sep '07

17 Sep '07

I luckily have the day off of work tomorrow, and I will actively be trying this mode. AO-51 V/U SSB/FM Mode I have altered the Doppler.sqf file in sat PC32. I HOPE that this following Line is the correct paramaters ( we will see ) AO-51,435300,145880,USB,FM,Nor,0,0,Voice V/U Does any one see anything wrong with that? If so please let me know! See you on the new mode in a few hours! 73 Steven J.Raas QRV From FN20vg on 2/432 Terestrial-Sats-Digital-EME Member of - ARRL & AMSAT Supporter of N3FJP Software <http://www.n3fjp.com/> http://www.n3fjp.com Home Page - <http://n2jdq2007.tripod.com/> http://n2jdq2007.tripod.com/

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