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

FS: Icom IC-910H (incl 23cm unit)
by Stefan Wagener 15 Jul '08

15 Jul '08

I am selling an exceptional, slightly used, fully equipped ICOM IC-910H with the plastic protective sheet still on the display. It comes with: UX-910 1.2 GHz Module (1-10 watts). This is the 23cm unit. Two (2x) UT-106 DSP Units providing noise reduction and auto notch for both receivers. CR-293 the high stability option virtually eliminates drift ( ±0.5 ppm at 0°C to +60°C). USB CI-V CAT cable for full computer control of the radio, original mic and manual. This package is new well over $2500 from Universal Radio. The first $1700 will take it. Shipping is extra and PayPal is preferred. Contact me offline for questions. Thanks, Stefan VE4NSA PS. Yes, I will ship worldwide!

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Farnborough International Airshow
by Howard Long 14 Jul '08

14 Jul '08

Some snaps from today's Airshow. http://www.g6lvb.com/dsc_0371.jpg Richard Garriott, W5KWQ (who is the son of astronaut Owen Garriott, W5LFL) with Buzz Aldrin today. Richard Garriott is due to be on board the ISS 14-22 October as a Space Tourist. From my discussion with Richard today this could be a very interesting mission for amateur radio. http://www.g6lvb.com/dsc_0372.jpg Buzz holds court with Head Teacher of Budbrooke Primary School (Carol Taylor) whose school has applied for an ARISS contact, and parent Ciaran Morgan (M0XTD). 73, Howard G6LVB

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FW: [PNWVHFS] Re: Yaesu FT-736R For sale
by w7lrd＠comcast.net 14 Jul '08

14 Jul '08

-------------- Forwarded Message: -------------- From: "LARRY CORREA" <cess120(a)msn.com> To: <pNWVHFS(a)googlegroups.com> Subject: [PNWVHFS] Re: Yaesu FT-736R For sale Date: Mon, 14 Jul 2008 03:42:14 +0000 ----- Original Message ----- From: LARRY CORREA To: pNWVHFS(a)googlegroups.com Sent: Sunday, July 13, 2008 6:06 PM Subject: [PNWVHFS] Yaesu FT-736R For sale Hello, I am clearing my shack of items that I have not used enough to keep them. I have added additional items. 1. Yaesu FT-736R 2m and 70cm, manual, AC pwr cord, DC pwr cord, hand mic, Original box. All in great shape. $999 or best offer. 2. Yaesu XF-455MC 600hz CW filter. $131 or best offer. 3. Mirage 1015-G 6 meter brick 10W in 150W out w/manual $160 or best offer. 4. RF concepts RFC 2-23 amp new in box with all manuals 2 Watts in 30 out I have pic's if anybody is interested $109 or best offer. 5. Kenwood SW-2000 SWR/Power meter and SWC-3 1.8 to 54MHZ coupler, doc's and box $210 or best offer. The following are coming up for sale. 1. Kenwood TS-940 SAT box and manual 2. Kenwood SM-220 w/ BS-8 no box it has the manual 3. TL-922A 10- 160m has inner box and manual. There will be more items later. I prefer local pick up but will consider shipping. Please E-Mail your questions. Thank you Larry K7QDH --~--~---------~--~----~------------~-------~--~----~ ~The Voice of the Pacific NorthWest VHF Society~ You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "PNWVHFS" group. To post to this group, send email to PNWVHFS(a)googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to PNWVHFS-unsubscribe(a)googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/PNWVHFS -~----------~----~----~----~------~----~------~--~---

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Re: WD9EWK's travels (17-23 July)
by Bob Bruninga 14 Jul '08

14 Jul '08

I offer this as a helpful suggestion, for those that may not be aware of the potential... > On Thursday (17 July), I begin a week-long road trip... > These plans, other than the hamfest, are tentative > and subject to change without warning. 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* > I don't know which grids I will get to.. And of course, these APRS radios display your grid automatically on the front panel. > The ... Hamfest is a two-day event... You can see all the upcoming hamfest APRS objects when you are in range or on a similar web page: http://map.findu.com/HFEST* . And since you can also see them on your APRS radio and GPS map, then it makes it easy to just navigate right to them. > While on the road, I will try to post > updates to my travel plans. >From the TTpad of any APRS radio, you can send an email by text messaging. Don't even need to be in range of any wireless. Just within 2m range of APRS anywhere in the country on 144.39. Very handy for special operating events especially if one is moving or changing plans, or doing grids, etc Dont want to come off as an advertisement, but APRS can be very handy as a tool in support of many aspects of Ham radio. Bob, WB4APR

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Field Day suggestion
by Bruce 14 Jul '08

14 Jul '08

I was thinking of providing a PDF for field day submissions next year that will have fill-in fields for scoring. Would there be any reason someone would not use this or is there a better way? I have always provided a flat text file you could fill in as well as a word doc. Of the submissions I have received, they are split almost 50/50 for PDF and text. Maybe with radio buttons for the FM birds that you can click if you made your one contact? Any suggestions. Trying to streamline and improve things. I know sometimes things are better left alone, that's why the request for any suggestions. All of the submissions are coming via email now, none by paper in the mail. Everyone submitting has a computer so there should be no reason not to move on with technology. 73...bruce -- Bruce Paige, KK5DO AMSAT Director Contests and Awards ARRL Awards Manager (WAS, 5BWAS, VUCC), VE Houston AMSAT Net - Wed 0100z on SkyScanner Satellite Radio Network on Galaxy-25 @97° West, Transponder 23 (12115 Vert), Symbol Rate: 22425, APID: 1794 (DVB Free To Air) Also streaming MP3 at http://www.amsatnet.com Podcast at http://www.amsatnet.com/podcast.xml or iTunes Latest satellite news on the ARRL Audio News http://www.arrl.org

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Icom R20 for receiving SSB downlink from AO16
by Allen Vinegar 14 Jul '08

14 Jul '08

Does anyone have experience with using the R20 for AO16 SSB downlink reception? What about reception of other satellites? Thank you. 73, Al, W8KHP

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WD9EWK's travels (17-23 July)
by Patrick STODDARD (WD9EWK/VA7EWK) 14 Jul '08

14 Jul '08

Hi! On Thursday (17 July), I begin a week-long road trip that includes a hamfest and visits to several unusual grids in and around Arizona. These plans, other than the hamfest, are tentative and subject to change without warning. On the 17th, I leave Phoenix for northern Arizona. I will try to be on the afternoon AO-27 and possibly the evening AO-51 passes from somewhere up there. I don't know which grids I will get to for those passes, but I will be on from wherever I happen to be at those times. The ARRL Arizona State Convention and Hamfest is a two-day event, on Friday (18th) and Saturday (19th) in Williams. Williams is a small city on Interstate 40 and the old US route 66, west of Flagstaff and south of the Grand Canyon, in grid DM35. At the hamfest, I will be part of the AMSAT table and will give presentations and do some demonstrations on the FM satellites and *possibly* VO-52 during those two days. After the hamfest, I plan on taking the next 3 or 4 days traveling around northern and western Arizona and neighboring states. As of now, I am planning to initially head northeast from Williams toward the Arizona/Utah border, and then work my way west toward Las Vegas before returning home. While on the road, I will try to post updates to my travel plans. 73! Patrick WD9EWK/VA7EWK http://www.wd9ewk.net/

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2' PLUG n PLAY DISH PACKAGES
by K5GNA＠aol.com 13 Jul '08

13 Jul '08

Hi All, I obtained a small quantity of new 2' rectangular grid dishes similar to what I had previously had for my 2' Plug N play 2.4 GHz downconverter packages. These packages include my AIDC 3731 downconverter, 2' rectangular dish with mounting hardware, 6' and 25' F cables, 6 dB attenuator, F to BNC adapter and wall wart power supply and inserter. The 2' dish claims 19 dBi gain (over the 12 dBi for the corner reflector) and a bit narrower beamwidth than the corner reflector. Not much wind resistance and will not overload your El - Az positioner. Anyone who wants a 2' Plug n Play downconverter package, please contact me off list or go to my web page to contact me -- the 2' dish will not be seen on my web page for now. _www.k5gna.com_ (http://www.k5gna.com) PRICES: 19 dBi 2' Dish Plug N Play package - $165.00 plus $20 shipping in the 48 US states. 12 dBi Corner Reflector Plug N Play package - $155.00 plus $14 shipping in the 48 US states. TNX & 73 Bob K5GNA **************Get the scoop on last night's hottest shows and the live music scene in your area - Check out TourTracker.com! (http://www.tourtracker.com?NCID=aolmus00050000000112)

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VO-52 polarity
by John Wilcox / NS1Z 13 Jul '08

13 Jul '08

I am sure this information has been seen here previously but I had no need for it until now. Picked up circular polarized ants and wondering which pol VO-52 is or does it continuously change? John Wilcox NS1Z EL99bf Silver Springs, FL

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Field Day Submissions Due
by Bruce 13 Jul '08

13 Jul '08

The deadline for submitting your field day results for AMSAT Field Day is Monday, July 14, 2008 at 11:59PM CDT. Don't miss your opportunity to have your field day site listed and scored. email to me and I would send an email to both of my addresses to make sure that it arrives. kk5do at both arrl.net and amsat.org 73...bruce -- Bruce Paige, KK5DO AMSAT Director Contests and Awards ARRL Awards Manager (WAS, 5BWAS, VUCC), VE Houston AMSAT Net - Wed 0100z on SkyScanner Satellite Radio Network on Galaxy-25 @97° West, Transponder 23 (12115 Vert), Symbol Rate: 22425, APID: 1794 (DVB Free To Air) Also streaming MP3 at http://www.amsatnet.com Podcast at http://www.amsatnet.com/podcast.xml or iTunes Latest satellite news on the ARRL Audio News http://www.arrl.org

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