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

145/28MHZ conveter and Ts2000 rx antenna
by pedro cruz 14 Sep '07

14 Sep '07

Hi to all Any one use Hamtronics 145/28mhz converter with Ts2000 rx antenna ? My question is when i connect my downcoverter to the Hamtronics and then to rx antenna to ts2000 in the FM mode on 28MHz the S-Meter goes to full . This is normal or i have to adjust the Hamtronics ? Best 73 ! Pedro Cruz CU2JX

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ISS Packet/APRS
by Mineo Wakita 14 Sep '07

14 Sep '07

145.825 MHz, 1200 bps, simplex un APRS via ARISS time JST RS0ISS-4>CQ,SGATE [09/15/07 01:59:50] <UI R>: >ARISS - International Space Station (BBS/APRS on) JE9PEL>APRS,RS0ISS-4* [09/15/07 02:01:10] <UI R>: de JE9PEL, Mineo Wakita

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ISS BBS usage
by Henk, PA3GUO 14 Sep '07

14 Sep '07

Dear friends, As we are all so very excited to have ISS APRS back on, we also have seen that the BBS works fine as well. That good-old-Kenwood D700 rocks ! However, we need to be carefull using it ! Do not use C RS0ISS-4, it will block APRS. But do use C RS0ISS-11 instead. Kenneth N5VHO has written as summary some time ago: http://www.amsat.org/amsat/archive/sarex/200504/msg00002.html I have inserted that message in the bottom of this posting. Yesterday I used the BBS, it works fine. Please note the commands are case sensitive (use W instead of w) I have a log of my results at http://www.qsl.net/pa3guo (click on ISS APRS) Have fun, be smart, don't hog the downlink, enjoy ! Henk, PA3GUO ps: do not forget to disconnect on time (so way before LOS) +++++ COPY OF THE MESSAGE OF N5VHO +++++++ **If a station connects to the ISS mailbox, the following will be received: Welcome to RS0ISS's message board System Ver 1.50 112864 Bytes free CMD(F/K/M/R/W/B/H/?)> ****Please do not send an H or ?.***** The following help menu will be sent and it takes a lot of time. Considering the delay issues over some parts of the world, this could effectively eliminate any one else from using the system during that pass. W(rite) = Type W (callsign)<cr> to begin message entering. Subject: = Header (max 30 characters) are entered after the prompt: "Subject". Ending the header with a carriage return <cr>. Message: = Message are entered after the prompt: "Message". Ending each line with <cr>. You terminate with either a <cr>/EX<cr> or <cr><ctrl-Z><cr> to the indicate end of your message. B(ye) = Type B<cr> to DISCONNECT. F(ile) = Type F<cr> to show the latest 20 messages. L(ist) = Type L<cr> to show the all messages. M(ine) = Type M<cr> to show latest 20 messages (to or from you). Subsequent F or M command will show next 20 active messages. R(ead) = Type R n<cr> to show the number n message. A(bort) = Type A<cr> to Abort. J = Type J<cr> to show connect stations. K(ill) = Type K n<cr> to delete the number n message (only to or from you). H(elp) or ? = Type H<cr> or ?<cr> to display this. **When a B is sent to disconnect, the following is received. Thank you CU AGN 73 ---------------------------------------------- Please be courteous to other operators who are just relaying info using the ARISS digi when utilizing the mailbox. Try uploading messages during low usage times and avoid using the mailbox if you have a minimal station or can't maintain a solid link to the system. Only 1 user can connect to the mailbox at a time. If a station establishes a connection but cannot maintain it, the system will be not be accessible by anyone else until the mailbox times out the user and transmits several disconnect frames.

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Re: Vanity call
by Reicher, James 14 Sep '07

14 Sep '07

Frank, It is possible to apply for a family member's callsign before the TWO-YEAR window has passed. Check out N4MC's wonderful web site http://www.vanityhq.com/ for additional help 73 de N8AU, Jim in Raymore, MO Light travels faster than sound... This is why some people appear bright until you hear them speak. Date: Fri, 14 Sep 2007 05:56:49 -0600 From: Frank A Cahoy <k0blt(a)juno.com> Subject: [amsat-bb] Vanity call To: amsat-bb(a)amsat.org Message-ID: <20070914.055658.1788.2.K0BLT(a)juno.com> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=iso-8859-1 Hello to all, Again I seek the advice and council of the BB group on a non satellite related matter. In January of this year a dear friend became an SK suddenly and unexpetedly by a simple fall on the ice. His XYL (also a ham) would like to get his call as a vanity. Some tell me that there is a three year wait and others say that this rule does not apply when it's an immediate relative. Has anyone out there experienced or had any close encounters with this sort of situation? Thank you in advance for any information. No need to post any answers to the BB but replies directly would be appreciated. Your choice! 73 to all. Frank, K?BLT

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Re: AO-51 Schedule link on Amsat Status Site
by Eric H Christensen 14 Sep '07

14 Sep '07

Bob, I also fixed the AO-7 link so that should be working as well. 73s, Eric W4OTN >--- Andrew Glasbrenner <glasbrenner(a)mindspring.com> wrote: > >> I think he means the link on the AO-51 entry on this page: >> http://www.amsat.org/amsat-new/satellites/status.php >> >> 73, Drew KO4MA > >Right you are, Drew. I guess I wasn't clear in my post, somehow. >The "AO-7 Log and Resource Site" link on that page is also borked, >as in obsolete. > >Bob - AE6RV >_______________________________________________ >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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Re: AO-51 Schedule link on Amsat Status Site
by Eric H Christensen 14 Sep '07

14 Sep '07

Drew Gould and Bob, I fixed it. I'm not sure how it got messed up but I found the error in the database. 73s, Eric W4OTN >I think he means the link on the AO-51 entry on this page: >http://www.amsat.org/amsat-new/satellites/status.php > >73, Drew KO4MA > >-----Original Message----- >>From: Gould Smith <gouldsmi(a)bellsouth.net> >>Sent: Sep 14, 2007 9:58 AM >>To: Bob Stewart <bob(a)evoria.net>, Amsat-BB <amsat-bb(a)amsat.org> >>Subject: [amsat-bb] Re: AO-51 Schedule link on Amsat Status Site >> >>The link is working fine for me. I just tried it and did a refresh to make >>sure I wasn't viewing a cached page. >> >>http://www.amsat.org/amsat-new/echo/ControlTeam.php >> >>Try it again. >> >>Gould, WA4SXM >>----- Original Message ----- >>From: "Bob Stewart" <bob(a)evoria.net> >>To: "Amsat-BB" <amsat-bb(a)amsat.org> >>Sent: Friday, September 14, 2007 9:21 AM >>Subject: [amsat-bb] AO-51 Schedule link on Amsat Status Site >> >> >>> Any idea how to get the link fixed? I've sent off a >>> report a few days ago, but no change. >>> >>> Bob - AE6RV >>> _______________________________________________ >>> 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 >> >>_______________________________________________ >>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 > > > >_______________________________________________ >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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Re: AO-51 Schedule link on Amsat Status Site
by Andrew Glasbrenner 14 Sep '07

14 Sep '07

I think he means the link on the AO-51 entry on this page: http://www.amsat.org/amsat-new/satellites/status.php 73, Drew KO4MA -----Original Message----- >From: Gould Smith <gouldsmi(a)bellsouth.net> >Sent: Sep 14, 2007 9:58 AM >To: Bob Stewart <bob(a)evoria.net>, Amsat-BB <amsat-bb(a)amsat.org> >Subject: [amsat-bb] Re: AO-51 Schedule link on Amsat Status Site > >The link is working fine for me. I just tried it and did a refresh to make >sure I wasn't viewing a cached page. > >http://www.amsat.org/amsat-new/echo/ControlTeam.php > >Try it again. > >Gould, WA4SXM >----- Original Message ----- >From: "Bob Stewart" <bob(a)evoria.net> >To: "Amsat-BB" <amsat-bb(a)amsat.org> >Sent: Friday, September 14, 2007 9:21 AM >Subject: [amsat-bb] AO-51 Schedule link on Amsat Status Site > > >> Any idea how to get the link fixed? I've sent off a >> report a few days ago, but no change. >> >> Bob - AE6RV >> _______________________________________________ >> 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 > >_______________________________________________ >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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AO-51 Schedule link on Amsat Status Site
by Bob Stewart 14 Sep '07

14 Sep '07

Any idea how to get the link fixed? I've sent off a report a few days ago, but no change. Bob - AE6RV

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Vanity call
by Frank A Cahoy 14 Sep '07

14 Sep '07

Hello to all, Again I seek the advice and council of the BB group on a non satellite related matter. In January of this year a dear friend became an SK suddenly and unexpetedly by a simple fall on the ice. His XYL (also a ham) would like to get his call as a vanity. Some tell me that there is a three year wait and others say that this rule does not apply when it's an immediate relative. Has anyone out there experienced or had any close encounters with this sort of situation? Thank you in advance for any information. No need to post any answers to the BB but replies directly would be appreciated. Your choice! 73 to all. Frank, KØBLT

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digital compass / hello to the group
by Rhett Duke 14 Sep '07

14 Sep '07

Greetings To All, I have been a ham for a little over a year and have been recently BITTEN and INFECTED by the nasty old Amateur Satellite Bug.....Nasty creature he is :) Since then I joined Amsat and have assembled the makings of a modest station.Icom IC-821, IC-910, Kenwood TH-D7A H/T, Arrow 2m/70cm beam,Comet CF-416 Duplexer,Kenpro KR-500 Elevation rotor and a Alliance HD-73-1 az rotor (needs a little repair work)......Well for those of you still reading after my ramblings about how bad the Sat Bug bit me......here goes with the real guestion........ Since the Alliance AZ rotor is awaiting repair I would like to set up the Arrow on a camera tripod and try to listen in on AO-51 with the Kenwood HT....I have read a few articles on working AO-51 with your HT....seen a couple good videos on UTUBE etc......One guy had what I call a marine compass rigged to his Arrow beam/camera tripod that worked even with the change in elevation that would cause a regular "pocket compass" to go haywire.......I am curious if anyone uses a Digital Compass? One that might display the heading in degrees...not just North....NE/ East etc.....? even with changes in elevation.....or must a digital compass be held parallel to the earth to read correctly ? 73 KI4OVO -- I am always doing that which I can not do, in order that I may learn how to do it.

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