July 2008 - AMSAT-BB - mailman.amsat.org

Re: Complainers
by RFI-EMI-GUY 16 Jul '08

16 Jul '08

Complainers should be prodded to contribute $5 toward the AMSAT general fund for each post. We could be in orbit by now! -- 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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FS: Icom W32A dualband HT (great for sat ops)
by John Geiger 16 Jul '08

16 Jul '08

I have for sale an Icom W32A dualband (2m/70cm) HT with the BP173 and BP180 battery packs, and the BC-110 wall charger. This is the dualband model that also does dual receive, so it is great for satellite operations because you can hear yourself on the downlink. The W32A has long been a favorite HT of satellite operators. It will also do dual in-band receive, will do wide receive up into 800mhz. A couple of the keys have the lettering on them a little worn off, but they are still readable. The rest of the HT looks good. It also has an aftermarket 17 inch long high gain dualband antenna instead of the stock antenna. This is also great for giving you the extra gain you need to hear and get into the satellites. I am asking $160 shipped in the US, and can take paypal, check, or MO. International shipping can be worked out. 73s John AA5JG 73s John AA5JG (ex: W5TD, NE0P) 6M WAS #1275, 6m VUCC #1260 2m VUCC #615, Satellite VUCC #129

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Wanted 100W UHF ampifier
by Bert, VE2ZAZ 16 Jul '08

16 Jul '08

Hello to all, I am in need for a 430-450MHz linear brick amplifier. I need the 100W (or more) output type. Mirage or others. Please answer direct, not through the bb. Thanks and 73s Bert, VE2ZAZ http://ve2zaz.net __________________________________________________________________ Get a sneak peak at messages with a handy reading pane with All new Yahoo! Mail: http://ca.promos.yahoo.com/newmail/overview2/

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Good News
by Joseph Seibert 16 Jul '08

16 Jul '08

I just placed an order through the AMSAT store online. Whomever designed the website store, thank you! You did a great job. BTW... I was able to renew my membership at the same time. Joseph Seibert, AL1F Bethel, Alaska

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Re: AMSAT NA
by David B. Toth 16 Jul '08

16 Jul '08

At 12:43 AM 7/16/2008, Dave Guimont wrote: > >I fully expect to receive incoming slings and arrows for my input, and I do > >understand for those who get their egos fed by leading/participating in the > >design process for AMSAT-NA won't like this idea, but hey who is AMSAT here > >to serve anyway? > > >Yes, Joe hang in there! I get "darted", but my shoulders are broad, >and my goal is to get "something launched" besides an FM voice LEO... > >A lot of us agree with your ideas of giving all the money to AMSAT-DL >and get SOMETHING up there. > >AMSAT-NA is obviously completely incapable of doing so...Why does it >even exist, except perhaps to feed the egos of a few?? Dave: what you do not seem to realize is that for MANY years, members of AMSAT-NA and TAPR have been working with AMSAT-DL on these projects. AMSAT-DL wouldn't be as far as they are on P3E without that input, and of course THEIR input has been outstanding also ... But as stated earlier, there aren't any free rides anymore ... we've engineered ourselves right out of that market by showing the commercial folks how to bundle things with their launches so as to maximize payroll. I guess it is fair to say that we are in a bit of turmoil here ... volunteers are tired, unguided, misguided, deguided and overall worn-out. So I guess it is time for fresh ideas. Could you please outline YOUR plan to turn this around? You must have SOMETHING constructive to add rather than vitriol. How about running for the BoD and showing us how it's done? Maybe Luc could be the new Public Information Officer. He seems to like filling up mailboxes with lots of STUFF ... oops, I guess that is one of the definitions of SPAM. Let's just stick with YOUR candidacy. Seriously, like they say in the Nike ads, "Just do it!" Regards, Dave VE3GYQ/W8 Spencerville, OH

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Comments re AMSAT-NA
by Dave Guimont 15 Jul '08

15 Jul '08

Hi Steve, Tnx fer ur support!! Oh yes, I'm sure there are two or three on here that respond vehemently to my comments, but I never get to see them!! They are in my Eudora filter file, and I never get to see them... If they can't stand the heat, get out of the kitchen, or do what I do... Robin, come back wherever you are!! 73, Dave, WB6LLO dguimon1(a)san.rr.com Disagree: I learn.... Pulling for P3E...

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Complainers
by Ken 15 Jul '08

15 Jul '08

Right on Bob, I could not have said it better. Alltho it is the same few that don't do anything but complain. Wonder how much they have contributed or done to help the cause. I am 80 years old and know that ignoring them is the best way to treat them, but sometimes they just go too far. The best to those who are doing something to further the program of Amsat. What other group is doing anything? 73 de Ken W7KBM. Amsat # 10217

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Re: APRS Interfaces
by Bob Bruninga 14 Jul '08

14 Jul '08

>> A great way to keep everyone informed of such >> adventures and events is to use an APRS or >> DSTAR radio, or any of the low-cost under $40 >> APRS interfaces to an existing radio... >> so others can see where you are... on your own >> APRS web page: http://map.findu.com/URCALL* > > Bob - I didn't realize that the price point had > dropped so low...Where can we find specific info > about these "sub-$40 interfaces" and associated > cabling? The Tinytrak3 from byonics.com or the opentrak from Scott, or others. I suppose I should have a better list ready to drop in, but I am at the beach... But then remember, I also consider APRS as NOT a vehicle tracking system (just TX devices) but more as a local information distribution system about all that is going on in ham radio in the local area. In that sense, I prefer two-way systems with displays for the mobile operator. Bob, WB4APR

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Re: APRS Interfaces
by Clint Bradford 14 Jul '08

14 Jul '08

>> A great way to keep everyone informed of such adventures and events >> is to use an APRS or DSTAR radio, or any of the low-cost under $40 >> APRS interfaces to an existing radio so others can see where you >> are in real time on your own APRS web page: http://map.findu.com/WD9EWK* Bob - I didn't realize that the price point had dropped so low...Where can we find specific info about these "sub-$40 interfaces" and associated cabling? Clint, K6LCS

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9600 bp AX.25 soundcard decoder
by DeYoung James 14 Jul '08

14 Jul '08

Greetings, I am wondering if anyone on the BB knows if there are any 9600-bps soundcard-based AX.25 ASCII decoding programs out in the www? If so what is the web address for it? I know 9600-bps is possible with modern soundcards as I have a program from COAA that decodes it for non-HAM related data. I am using my IC-910H data socket port output with it set to 9600 in the settings. I am interested in using the 9600-bps program for capturing the 9600-bps telemetry of AO-51, for example. I would then parse the text externally and and combine with the engineering equations to get to the calibrated data. Thank you very much. KG4QWC, Jim.

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