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Volunteers needed for Amsat booth at Boxboro 2008!
by Steve Meuse 13 Aug '08

13 Aug '08

lunteers are needed to man the booth at the 2008 ARRL New England Convention in Boxboro. If you plan on attenting and have some spare time, please consider volunteering to work the booth. Full information about the convention can be found at: http://www.boxboro.org/ Please drop me an email with your availability for either Saturday or Sunday. There will be an Amsat presentation from 10am-12noon on Saturday organized by Barry Baines, WD4ASW. See you at Boxboro! -Steve N1JFU

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heres the ao-51 calls
by Mr Jeffrey L Ross 13 Aug '08

13 Aug '08

PACB-1 ........ PECHO-11 ........ PECHO-12 ........ PACBLS-8 ........ PLCTL-8 new one there plctl-8 kc8gkf

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qsl ao-51 data again
by Mr Jeffrey L Ross 13 Aug '08

13 Aug '08

hi folks, copy ao-51 @9600 baud again just now, thought I would share it with the group. here it is: PECHO-11*>PBLIST <UI>: PB: WA4SXM PECHO-12*>BBSTAT <UI>: Open ABCD: PACB-1*>TIME-1 <UI>: PHT: uptime is 211/00:31:25. Time is Wed Aug 13 00:14:24 2008 PACB-1*>TLMI-1 <UI>: `'HX- )Z]W '?J__+E3 !"#$5%&'(z)*v+t,p-./M0^12s3s456789:;<=H>?@AB;CD=E=FGHIJKLM PACB-1*>TLMS-1 <UI>: C0:0D C1:44 C2:76 C3:27 C4:34 C5:01 PACB-1*>TLMD-1 <UI>: WOD:2 ATP:0 BMW:1 BMS:0 CTS:1 CTN:120 CTL:119 CTE:Mon Aug 18 00:09:36 2008 PACB-1*>LSTAT <UI>: I P:0x13A8 o:0 l:27208 f:27245, d:1 st:6 e:e8 PECHO-11*>PBLIST <UI>: PB: WA4SXM PACBLS-8*>PACBLS-8 <UI>: PACBLS S Meter = 0 PECHO-11*>PBLIST <UI>: PB: WA4SXM PLCTL-8*>PLCTL-8 <UI>: PLCTL Mode:2 TXA:0 TXB:0 BatTrip:0 PACB-1*>TIME-1 <UI>: PHT: uptime is 211/00:31:35. Time is Wed Aug 13 00:14:34 2008 PACB-1*>TLMI-1 <UI>: j'HO( "Z]X )JWEa/DW !"#$5%&'(z)*~+k,u-y./M0\12t3t456789:;<=H>?@AB;CD=E=FGHIJKLM PACB-1*>TLMS-1 <UI>: C0:0D C1:44 C2:76 C3:27 C4:34 C5:01 PACB-1*>TLMD-1 <UI>: WOD:2 ATP:0 BMW:1 BMS:0 CTS:1 CTN:120 CTL:119 CTE:Mon Aug 18 00:09:36 2008 PACB-1*>LSTAT <UI>: I P:0x13A8 o:0 l:27208 f:27245, d:1 st:6 e:01 PECHO-11*>PBLIST <UI>: PB: WA4SXM PECHO-11*>PBLIST <UI>: PB: WA4SXM PACB-1*>TIME-1 <UI>: PHT: uptime is 211/00:31:45. Time is Wed Aug 13 00:14:44 2008 PACB-1*>TLMI-1 <UI>: t'H]0 %Z]W $)gN_(E3 !"#$5%&'(z)*+n,}-l./L0[12s3t456789:;<=H>?@AB;CD=E=FGHIJKLM PACB-1*>TLMS-1 <UI>: C0:0D C1:44 C2:76 C3:27 C4:34 C5:01 PACB-1*>TLMD-1 <UI>: WOD:2 ATP:0 BMW:1 BMS:0 CTS:1 CTN:120 CTL:119 CTE:Mon Aug 18 00:09:36 2008 PACBLS-8*>PACBLS-8 <UI>: PACBLS S Meter = 0 PECHO-12*>BBSTAT <UI>: Open ABCD: PACB-1*>TIME-1 <UI>: PHT: uptime is 211/00:31:55. Time is Wed Aug 13 00:14:54 2008 PACB-1*>TLMS-1 <UI>: C0:0D C1:44 C2:76 C3:27 C4:34 C5:01 PECHO-11*>PBLIST <UI>: PB: WA4SXM PACB-1*>LSTAT <UI>: I P:0x13A8 o:0 l:27208 f:27245, d:1 st:6 e:2c kc8gkf west michigan usa

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Re: AMSAT Journal
by Ed Long 13 Aug '08

13 Aug '08

Hi Everyone, I apologize for the delay in getting the last issue out. Frankly I didn't have enough content to fill it up this time until very late. I am always looking for articles so if you have an article for the Journal please let me know. I have some articles already but I need more. I got my copy yesterday here in north central Florida. 73, Ed Long ----- Original Message ----- From: David - KG4ZLB/MØZLB<mailto:m0zlb@btinternet.com> To: amsat-bb(a)amsat.org<mailto:amsat-bb@amsat.org> Sent: Tuesday, August 12, 2008 7:49 PM Subject: [amsat-bb] AMSAT Journal Martha tells me that the Journal was mailed out last week - has anyone else not received it or am I being an optimist in expecting it by now down here in SW FL? Thanks in advance David KG4ZLB -- *David* *KG4ZLB/MØZLB* *www.kg4zlb.com <http://www.kg4zlb.com/<http://www.kg4zlb.com/>>* *www.mØzlb.com <http://www.m0zlb.com/<http://www.m0zlb.com/>>* _______________________________________________ Sent via AMSAT-BB(a)amsat.org<mailto:AMSAT-BB@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<http://amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb>

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AMSAT Board Meetings
by Gould Smith 13 Aug '08

13 Aug '08

Just as a reminder to all. The AMSAT Board meetings at the Symposium are an open meeting, other than a short segment that is a performance review. You can attend and listen to the entire meeting. There is no attempt to hide the information discussed. This year's meeting in Atlanta will begin Thursday morning 23 Oct and go into the evening (and sometimes after dinner), then resume Friday morning 24 Oct and go until around noon. The Board would welcome your interest. The notes from the meeting as well as notes from teleconferences are published in the AMSAT Journal. Barry, WD4ASW (AMSAT Corporate Secretary) has made it a priority to get the mintues published and has provided them to most issues of the Journal since his appointment. The minutes from the 2007 meeting will be in the next AMSAT Journal. While this is not as timely a publishing as many would like, it is one of many, many things Barry is volunteering to do for AMSAT. We have many things we can use help with. This was discussed at the executive meeting last weekend. We are looking into developing a more efficient system to match assets to projects and needs. I invite members to attend the AMSAT Board meetings in Oct and to become more involved with AMSAT. Become part of the solution, rather than talk about the problems. 73, Gould, WA4SXM

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Re: AMSAT UK P3E Lecture HEO vs GEO. and AMSAT-NAPriorities
by Ken Ernandes 13 Aug '08

13 Aug '08

What exactly is the most appropriate post regarding this matter? A complete sentence might have helped to make your point clear. BTW even if somebody has "insider" information on something, it's highly inappropriate to disclose that in advance of an official announcement. I am therefore, not sure why you would suggest I keep quiet when I am merely asking that people wait until we have a clear announcement before effectively (and rudely) telling others the shut up. 73, Ken N2WWD -----Original Message----- >From: Bill Ress <bill(a)hsmicrowave.com> >Sent: Aug 12, 2008 1:23 PM >To: Ken Ernandes <n2wwd(a)mindspring.com> >Cc: k7zt(a)suddenlink.net, Andrew Glasbrenner <glasbrenner(a)mindspring.com>, amsat-bb(a)amsat.org, "John B. Stephensen" <kd6ozh(a)comcast.net> >Subject: Re: [amsat-bb] Re: AMSAT UK P3E Lecture HEO vs GEO. and AMSAT-NAPriorities > >Ken, > >Possibly, one of the most appropriate post regarding this matter. > >As a result of last weekend's BOD and Senior Officer special meeting, >I'm confident you'll soon be getting the "AMSAT strategy update" from them. > >So please hold off on your comments until you have the most recent facts >regarding AMSAT-NA's planned direction. > >Regards...Bill - N6GHz > >Ken Ernandes wrote: >> Overruled? Interesting... >> >> What I've see in this discussion on the HEO issues appear to be more speculative than based on fact or any official announcement from the AMSAT-NA BOD. I personally would consider it premature to summarily declare the discussion closed. >> >> We could, perhaps put it on hold until the AMSAT-NA BOD provides current status. Perhaps it would be better to refrain from inflammatory statements with "absolutes" before we have an official statement on the HEO subject. >> >> 73, Ken Ernandes N2WWD >> >> >> >> -----Original Message----- >> >>> From: k7zt(a)suddenlink.net >>> Sent: Aug 12, 2008 12:31 PM >>> To: Andrew Glasbrenner <glasbrenner(a)mindspring.com>, amsat-bb(a)amsat.org, "John B. Stephensen" <kd6ozh(a)comcast.net> >>> Subject: [amsat-bb] Re: AMSAT UK P3E Lecture HEO vs GEO. and AMSAT-NAPriorities >>> >>> NOTICE to ALL HEO proponents: >>> >>> YOU HAVE BEEN OVERRULED, dialog is finished, so stop it. >>> >>> ---- Andrew Glasbrenner <glasbrenner(a)mindspring.com> wrote: >>> >>>> At this point AMSAT is going to take the first thing that gets us above LEO >>>> that we can afford. If that is HEO, so be it. If it is GEO, it's GEO. Being >>>> divided and fussy over the details only detracts from the effort. We are >>>> basically beggars in the launch market, and we all know the saying about >>>> beggars and choosers. The mission is to provide long access time satellite >>>> comms on a daily, then 24/7 basis. How that happens is yet to be >>>> determined... >>>> >>>> Sorry to be so brief but I have a lot going on with my day job at the >>>> moment. There will be more information forthcoming. >>>> >>>> 73, Drew KO4MA >>>> >>>> ----- Original Message ----- >>>> From: "Joe Westbrook" <k7zt(a)suddenlink.net> >>>> To: "John B. Stephensen" <kd6ozh(a)comcast.net>; <amsat-bb(a)amsat.org> >>>> Sent: Tuesday, August 12, 2008 8:44 AM >>>> Subject: [amsat-bb] Re: AMSAT UK P3E Lecture HEO vs GEO. and >>>> AMSAT-NAPriorities >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>>> John: >>>>> That certainly is one approach, I'm not saying that there is anything >>>>> wrong >>>>> with that, it's just a change in the stated goals of Eagle. >>>>> The leadership needs to get in front of this and announce this is a >>>>> significant shift in organizational strategy if indeed that is the plan. >>>>> >>>>> At they same time for the sake of honesty they should probably tell folks >>>>> that this will end AMSAT-NA sponsorship of an HEO (Molmiya Orbit) >>>>> anytime soon or even in their lifetime ;-/ >>>>> >>>>> - Joe >>>>> >>>>> ----- Original Message ----- >>>>> From: "John B. Stephensen" <kd6ozh(a)comcast.net> >>>>> To: "Joe Westbrook" <k7zt(a)suddenlink.net>; <amsat-bb(a)amsat.org> >>>>> Sent: Tuesday, August 12, 2008 6:05 AM >>>>> Subject: Re: AMSAT UK P3E Lecture HEO vs GEO. and AMSAT-NA Priorities >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>>>> It appears that leadership is allowing realities of >>>>>>> a rare, expensive launch opportunity drive the mission rather than the >>>>>>> mission driving the launch method, it's a bit like the tail wagging the >>>>>>> dog >>>>>>> don't you think? >>>>>>> >>>>>>> >>>>>> AO-40 was the case of a rare launch opportunity driving the mission. The >>>>>> AMSAT BoD has stated that the purpose of creating a relelationship with >>>>>> Intelsat would be to provide multiple launch opportunities. It seems to >>>>>> me >>>>>> that finding an affordable launch method should be the first step rather >>>>>> than the last step. >>>>>> >>>>>> 73, >>>>>> >>>>>> John >>>>>> KD6OZH >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>> _______________________________________________ >>>>> 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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FS: KEPS 2.4GHz downconverter, 23cm antennas + more
by Stefan Wagener 13 Aug '08

13 Aug '08

Hi folks, No, I am not getting involved in the current discussion about HEOs, LEOs and GEOs. But in case anyone is interested, I have a brand new, KEPS 13LNC2-PH downconverter for sale. This is the outdoor professional 2.4GHz Low Noise P-HEMT downconverter with a 144MHz IF. Never used or mounted! See the KEPS website for detailed information: http://www.keps.it/en/sat_products/downconverter/downconverter.html Will sell for $150 shipped (US or Canada). ............. I also have two M2 23cm yagis (see: http://www.m2inc.com/products/uhf/23cm/23cm22ez.html ) for sale. They come with one 23cm 2-way power splitter and 2 phasing cables. This will give you right or left hand circular polarisation for the satellites. Will sell both antennas with power splitter and cables for $230 plus shipping. They are in like new conditions. .............. I also have still the Yaesu G5500 and a Yaesu G5400 rotor with control box etc. for sale. ............. Please contact me off list for questions. Yes, many folks have asked. I am getting out of amateur radio. It was a great hobby and maybe in the future I will look into it again. To all my friends and fellow hams. Thanks for a great time! Please keep supporting AMSAT, help and volunteer. 73, Stefan VE4NSA

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Reminder of the AMSAT Mission
by Andrew Glasbrenner 12 Aug '08

12 Aug '08

Just as a reminder....Drew AMSAT is a non-profit volunteer organization which designs, builds and operates experimental satellites and promotes space education. We work in partnership with government, industry, educational institutions and fellow amateur radio societies. We encourage technical and scientific innovation, and promote the training and development of skilled satellite and ground system designers and operators. Our Vision is to deploy high earth orbit satellite systems that offer daily coverage by 2009 and continuous coverage by 2012. AMSAT will continue active participation in human space missions and support a stream of LEO satellites developed in cooperation with the educational community and other amateur satellite groups.

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SSB Preamp
by Peter 12 Aug '08

12 Aug '08

Hi, I appreciate all the help and ideas on my SSB 7000 not working with my Icom 910H. I followed the advice and all I can report is that the relay engages however the preamp is not doing anything with received signals. This condition sounds impossible the weak signal should increase if working or disappear if not and it stays static? So I shipped it off to SSB for evaluation, thank you again, now let's work some birds! 73, Pete, WB2OQQ

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Kenwood HMC-3, SMC 34, BC-19 for sale
by Bill Bruno 12 Aug '08

12 Aug '08

For sale Kenwood SMC-34 Speaker microphone .......$20 + ship Kenwood HMC-3 Headset with VOX/PTT.......$30 + ship Kenwood BC-19 Rapid Charger......................$35 + ship Contact off list please Bill Brtuno KB2RC

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