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"Notebook size computer"
by P. Thomas Gabel 13 Nov '08

13 Nov '08

Info PC World Magazine Dec. 08 Page 54 Did a review of 5 Mini-Notebooks. 73 N9RPQ

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New Life For Old Digital Clocks
by Howard Kowall 13 Nov '08

13 Nov '08

This Does Not Pertain to Satellite But This Maybe Be Useful for all radio operators I had a couple of extra digital clocks at home and I needed two or the ham shack (Local,UTC) I wanted both clocks in 24hr mode,so I Googled the clock IC used in the digital clock,and found most of the using a very general purpose clock IC and all capable of doing 24hrs format buy a small modification,usually this mod is just a matter of shorting a couple of pins on the IC My IC was a LM8560 so all I had to do was jump pins 15 to 28 to make the clock work in 24hr mode works great,now all I have to do is glance at the clocks and with an instance of have both times .I know its an easy conversion to do in you head but this makes it much more convenient and its a way of using some of the old stuff around the house and utilizing it rather then throwing it away or even better having to buy two clocks for the ham shack Just my contribution to the group Howard VE4ISP

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Re: Notebook Computers
by Clint Bradford 13 Nov '08

13 Nov '08

>http://www.walmart.com... Just FYI... "ACER" is a Chinese term, meaning "watch out for compatibility problems with the rest of the world." Research these cheap laptops carefully - you will find horror stories from folks with Acer machines that aren't really trying to do anything extraordinarily out of line. And, of course, "Wal-Mart" is another foreign term, roughly translated: "We'll sell America anything, 'cause they love this Chinese crap..." Just my opinion. I may be wrong. Clint Bradford, K6LCS 909-241-7666 -------------------------------------- Clint Bradford, K6LCS / KAF3359 909-241-7666 - cell

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Manual help
by k3szh＠netzero.net 12 Nov '08

12 Nov '08

Was given a AEA ST-1 Satellite tracker and a amp Teletec DXP-U150. Are they to old to worry about, or just keep stacking antennas. Thanks in advance, Reply off line. Joe K3SZH Amsat 3788 since 1976 _____________________________________________________________ Click here to find experienced pros to help with your home improvement project. http://thirdpartyoffers.netzero.net/TGL2221/fc/Ioyw6i4uDF5TlyhM8MkffgMcmgX2…

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iPhone APP for Sat Tracking
by Michael J. Wolthuis 12 Nov '08

12 Nov '08

While we are on the subject, is there a specific APP for the iPhone for Sat Tracking? What are people using? Mike kb8zgl

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Re: iPhone APP for Sat Tracking
by Robert Morales 12 Nov '08

12 Nov '08

Count me in for alpha/beta testing as well. 73s de Bob, WP4BQV. Grid: FM18gv On Tue, Nov 11, 2008 at 7:38 PM, Paul Williamson <kb5mu(a)amsat.org> wrote: > >While we are on the subject, is there a specific APP for the iPhone for > Sat > >Tracking? > > I'm building one. I'll be ready for a few alpha testers before much longer, > I hope. > > So far the only ham radio applications I've seen for the iPhone are a > callbook lookup and a grid square converter, plus perhaps a few Morse code > programs. > > 73 -Paul > kb5mu(a)amsat.org > _______________________________________________ > 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 > -- R. L. Morales, WP4BQV wp4bqv(a)gmail.com http://journals.aol.com/wp4bqv/RadioIntercepts/ Echolink node# 165727 APRS mobile: WP4BQV-7 "Eschew Obfuscation"

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Re: iPhone APP for Sat Tracking
by Michael Petz 12 Nov '08

12 Nov '08

I would rather that we stick to promoting communication via Amateur Radio, not reasons why we don't need it. Sending position packets through terrestrial and satellites links would be more suited for this group, instead of bypassing the ham radio equipment and using the commercial cellular equipment as an alternative. What would you do when a true emergency arises and everyone whips out their iphones? Uh Oh - the cellular network it down or is suffering from a major overload. Let's try to make of transmission methods within amateur radio more robust so we don't have to rely on the commercial telecommunication giants, and we can provide communication when the going gets tough. Isn’t that the reason we tell everyone we need this precious spectrum? Just my $.02 worth Michael KA9HNT ---- Bruce Robertson <ve9qrp(a)gmail.com> wrote: > I wouldn't, with > > On Wed, Nov 12, 2008 at 1:40 PM, Tim Tapio <tim(a)timtapio.com> wrote: > > I'm not sure I want everybody to know where I am at every given hour of the > > day....I'm reading 1984 again...sounds too much like big brother is > > watching... > > > > IMHO > > > > Tim T. K4SHF > > > > > > Tim: > > Like you, I would set as a design requirement that the app be able to > be turned off :-) > > > > With all that happening on the iPhone, the actual Amateur Radio part seems a > > bit redundant. > > I would prefer to see it as integrated with other services, and > therefore more useful. Besides, the iPhone app would not currently be > practical for many common uses of APRS. If you really want vehicle > tracking, for instance, you're not going to buy a phone and put it in > the car. But for occasional use an iPhone tracker would be excellent, > and increase the general utility of APRS, including that which is > available through satellites. > > Perhaps others had already noted this, but for java-based phones with > the 'JSR 179' API for GPS, there is this application: > http://www.aprs-is.net/javAPRSME.htm It seems my family might go to a > Samsung Instinct; I think this would fit our APRS bill. > > 73, Bruce > VE9QRP > _______________________________________________ > 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: "Notebook size computer"
by John Marranca, Jr 12 Nov '08

12 Nov '08

Hello everyone. That Acer is a beautiful machine. I like the size of the micro laptops. If a less expensive micro is desired, though, people shouldn't overlook the older SONY VAIO PCG-505F series. I have one, and it is pretty capable. It runs Windows ME (I actually like ME), and has a USB port on it. I have used a 4-Port USB adapter to run 2 USB-to-serial cables, and it works quite well. And you can get them on eBay for as little as $100. Even though it has an older OS on it, its size and performance are adequate for what I ask it to do. (Sometimes, the LATEST OS just isn't necessary when all you need the PC to be is literally perform as a man/machine interface) Food for thought. 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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"Notebook size computer"
by Tim Tapio 12 Nov '08

12 Nov '08

http://www.walmart.com/catalog/product.do?product_id=10575196 Patrick turned me on to this (WD9EWK) XP machine, planning on using it for the computer control of radios and rotors. 73 de Tim, K4SHF

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SSTV 1332Z Nov-12-2008
by Luc Leblanc 12 Nov '08

12 Nov '08

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