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Re: LOTW &/or eQSL ?
by John W Lee 07 Jan '09

07 Jan '09

Alan, There is no reason you can't upload to both E-QSL and LOTW. I send in my logs monthly to both. E-QSL's really don't count for any of the major awards. LOTW confirmations count for DXCC and WAS. 73, John K6YK On Tue, 30 Dec 2008 22:56:30 -0600 (CST) "Alan Sieg WB5RMG" <wb5rmg(a)somenet.net> writes: > I started using eQSL a year or so back, and have only recently seen > enough > action in my log to warrant uploading new contacts. I've been trying > to > go back thru old logs, and get caught up on returning some QSLs... > > Seems what I'm hearing is that some do eQSL, some LOTW, others only > paper... > Reckon is there any harm in also doing LOTW ? How many do both > ? > I'm sure that there are some that don't do either - no great loss I > guess. > /;^) > -- > <- Licensed in 1976, WB5RMG = Alan Sieg * AMSAT#20554 -> > <- http://www.somenet.net * http://wb5rmg.somenet.net -> > <- http://www.linkedin.com/in/alansieg * My 'Day Job' -> > > _______________________________________________ > 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 > > ____________________________________________________________ Free information - Learn about Hardwood Floors. Click now! http://thirdpartyoffers.juno.com/TGL2141/fc/PnY6rw2eFAMyHTHPsePZzlZDxnTfb4p…

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ISS Repeater
by Rick - WA4NVM 07 Jan '09

07 Jan '09

Good morning AMSAT, Nothing heard on the 1258 utc pass of the ISS this morning. Did I miss a posting, maybe space walk or something? Thanks for any info. 73, Rick - WA4NVM # 1339

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doppler tuning problem
by Tim Goodrich 07 Jan '09

07 Jan '09

Hi all, Now that I finally have SatPC32 working with my 817, I'm having a new issue with Doppler tuning on the SSB birds. I tune around the passband until I can hear a station clearly. When there's a break, I transmit my call. The other station will hear me, but by the time the reply comes, I can no longer hear them clearly. It's almost as if the automatic Doppler tuning either can't keep up with or goes too fast to stay locked onto the correct frequency. I know its not the other station's frequency adjustment because this happens when there's a QSL already happening and they seem to be Doppler shifting at the same rate. Any suggestions? Thank you, Tim KC2DDS/AG

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2m all-mode CAT controllable rig
by Michael J. Wolthuis 07 Jan '09

07 Jan '09

Does anyone know of a fairly reasonably priced CAT controllable (read doppler) 2m rig? Ham radio deluxe or other? Also, maybe I am misunderstanding how it would work, thus the post to AMSAT-bb. I want to auto correct the doppler on a rig connected to my CalAMP 130016 which puts 2401.016 at 123.000mhz. Can I find an all-mode radio that will work with CAT control? The rotor is already controlled by Nova and a Unitrac unit. Mike kb8zgl

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Running Nova on VISTA question
by Allen Fugelseth 07 Jan '09

07 Jan '09

Hello All, I have NOVA, ver 2.1v and I want to run it on MS VISTA. Is NOVA, ver 2.1v compatable with MS VISTA? I upgraded my old installaton to 2.2b. 73, Allen WB6RWU

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Re: Still not getting into the ISS...
by G0MRF＠aol.com 06 Jan '09

06 Jan '09

Hi Roger. In the recent past the squelch appears to have been set fairly high. As witnessed by the repeated signals being essentially noise free. It is now much easier to track the correct uplink on 2m as the doppler shift is small compared to the 12.5kHz or so (a guess) bandwidth of the ISS receivers IF filter. Unfortunately, I believe the D800 is unable to operate with the squelch open due to overheating problems. Not that anyone is complaining, this ARISS operation is great! But the D800 is not a purpose built satellite repeater. Given a choice, a SO50 type approach would give easier access for operators while saving power / heating and RF pollution. A CTCSS detector that initiated a timer, or perhaps a system that simply allowed the repeater to stay open for 10 or 15 seconds after loss of the tone would allow people to 'net' onto the correct uplink frequency, or hear when their signal had a fade or collision with another station. I suppose the ARISS equipment will be upgraded at some point in the future and maybe some dedicated hardware with simple to operate controls for the crew (and remote commanding from the ground) will overcome these minor problems with an otherwise very successful system. Still, 5 Watts downlink is quite amazing and unlike any conventional satellite we have. Where's my 2m amp...... Regards David G0MRF In a message dated 06/01/2009 10:07:23 GMT Standard Time, rogerkola(a)aol.com writes: An interesting thought...could they have the squelch engaged while also requiring tone? I personally haven't been able to get in on 80 degree passes over New England with 25 watts and an omni at 5:30 AM local time. Reception is just fine, but there are a lot of "empty" spaces in between contacts that could be collisions I guess... Roger WA1KAT

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AO-51 V/S
by Andrew Glasbrenner 06 Jan '09

06 Jan '09

Heard this evening so far on V/S: VE3NPC KB1RNI N3MVF AJ8P KC9ELU AK5V I made an interesting recording of the S band transmitter last pass with WinRad and my SDR-IQ. The signal peaks about 45 db above the noise! This is with a 3 ft dish with a patch feed, preamp at the feed, and keps.it downconverter to a hamtronics converter to the -IQ. I'll make the recording available to anyone who'd like it, and the software to play it is available for free at http://www.winrad.org/ . The catch is it is about 530Mb. Maybe someone has a website they would put it on? Otherwise if you want it, send me a SASE and blank CD or DVD and I'll make a copy for you. 73, Drew KO4MA

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Still not getting into the ISS...
by MAC1 06 Jan '09

06 Jan '09

Hi Gordon, I had a chance to talk to Mike from the ISS on Saturday for 7-8 minutes. I was the only station at the time (3 AM..) During the pass I tried to adjust to minimum power and my pre-amp on and off. My feeling is that 5 W is not enough to keep the ISS squelch open. The pre-amp made a difference on low elevation. I used 25W, 120 FT LMR 400 coax, 4 element Yagi on 48ft tower, automatic AZ/ EL and automatic doppler with SatPC32. Dino VE7XDT

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GO-32 beacon
by Mineo Wakita 06 Jan '09

06 Jan '09

GO-32 is now transmitting KISS beacon every 30 seconds. [2009/01/06 08:54:14z] TechSat-V4.2 ... [2009/01/06 08:54:44z] TechSat-V4.2 ... [2009/01/06 08:55:14z] TechSat-V4.2 ... JE9PEL, Mineo Wakita

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LOTW - Cabrillo Editing
by Clint Bradford 06 Jan '09

06 Jan '09

I received this inquiry this evening ... Can anyone point me to the answer??? = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = I have 133 satellite contacts made through RS-12 when I lived in Hawaii. I was logging then on a program that is no longer published. A friend helped me convert the old log format to Cabrillo (one of two acceptable input formats for Logbook of the World). However, there is some additional data needed for each contact to show satellite mode and satellite name. I can find how to add that info in ADIF (the other format accepted by LoTW) but not in Cabrillo. Here's what a line of Cabrillo input looks like; the data is column- position-sensitive: QSO: 21000 CW 1994-03-20 0109 N6VI/KH6 599 31 W2HG 599 00 Do you have any idea how to modify a line of contact data in Cabrillo so that it is correctly shown as a satellite contact in LoTW? = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = Clint Bradford, K6LCS / KAF3359 909-241-7666

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