November 2009 - AMSAT-BB - mailman.amsat.org

New ICOM Satellaite Radio?
by Keith Baker KB1SF/VA3KSF 04 Nov '09

04 Nov '09

Greetings All! Some of you may have already seen or heard about it, but it appears ICOM recently displayed a new "HF/VHF/UHF" satellite-capable radio at the Tokyo Ham Fair. Called the IC-9100, it sports a "satellite" button (just to the upper right of the screen) so apparently it IS designed to work the birds. No word yet on when (if ever) it will be sold in the USA....or the price. Photos are at: http://www.ab4oj.com/icom/ic9100/main.html 73, Keith KB1SF / VA3KSF

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Half duplex operation on linear satellites
by Pierre van Deventer 04 Nov '09

04 Nov '09

Good day all, I would like to know if there are *any* stations operating on the satellites with linear transponders e.g. on AO-7, that use "fixed uplink, half duplex" on a regular basis? Is done, is it allowed or is it actively discouraged? Feedback will be appreciated. Kind Regards. 73, Pierre ZS6BB

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Sat QSOs and LoTW
by Jeff Yanko 04 Nov '09

04 Nov '09

Hi all! I just uploaded my satellite QSOs from early July to now to the LoTW. A total of 158 with a match of 10, or 6.3%. Not very good. I understand that LoTW is good for DXCC and WAS, but not available to VUCC. This could be why many satellite ops opt not to partake in this program. It's ashame that VUCC was never implemented into the LoTW from the get-go. I've asked the ARRL about this and never received what I would call a justifiable answer but they did say they were working on offering LoTW to a non-ARRL award late this year or early 2010. Just my observation. 73, Jeff WB3JFS

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Kenwood VC H1
by Dave Ryan 04 Nov '09

04 Nov '09

Hi Wonder if anyone has had any success with a Kenwood VC H1 and windows XP to control or down load pictures from it ? Dave EI4HT / M0GIW Send instant messages to your online friends http://uk.messenger.yahoo.com

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New Russian module for space station
by Rocky Jones 03 Nov '09

03 Nov '09

http://www.onorbit.com/node/1460 Nice story on the Russians preparing their next module.. Robert WB5MZO _________________________________________________________________ Windows 7: Unclutter your desktop. http://go.microsoft.com/?linkid=9690331&ocid=PID24727::T:WLMTAGL:ON:WL:en-U…

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Test Schedule SO-67
by Chris Bloy 03 Nov '09

03 Nov '09

Posted: 11:30 - 11:41 (Japan) 12:47 - 13:01 (Australia) 15:06 - 15:20 (Canada / USA) 16:43 - 16:55 (Canada / USA) 19:05 - 19:18 (RSA) The CTCSS tone for the transponder is 233.6 Hz. Uplink: 145.875MHz Downlink: 435.345MHz Additional recommendations: Use only narrow FM Switch off compression Speak softly (mic gain down) Satellite characteristics: All antennas are linear vertically polarized (1/4 wavelength) Sat Tx power = 5W Sat Rx sensitivity = -116.5dBm for 12dB SINAD Max antenna gain = 4dBi Thanks, Chris - M0DQO

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Yaesu FT 847/ SYMEK TNC3S for sale on EBAY
by wgravett＠juno.com 03 Nov '09

03 Nov '09

I have listed my FT 847/TNC3S on EBAY (item 230395450065) for sale at a reduced price. Both units are in great shape. The FT 847 is about maxxed out with accessories. Would make a great Christmas gift. Christmas Times A'comin !! 73 Bill, W5PGZ ____________________________________________________________ Weight Loss Program Best Weight Loss Program - Click Here! http://thirdpartyoffers.juno.com/TGL2141/c?cp=A4LMLRx5lQAzOH7uTf3OWQAAJ1CmZ…

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Arrow tote bag F S
by David - KG4ZLB 03 Nov '09

03 Nov '09

I have the 30" Arrow tubular style bag for sale; never used. Arrow want $24 plus $12 shipping. Yours for $20.00 shipped to the lower 48 only. Paypal OK -- David KG4ZLB www.kg4zlb.com

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Correction
by Chris Bloy 03 Nov '09

03 Nov '09

Hi All,. Sorry the Schedule was for the 1st November! Thanks, Chris - M0DQO South Coast UK Portable Sat Station

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DL64 on the air :-)
by Alvaro de Leon Romo 03 Nov '09

03 Nov '09

Hi guys I will fly to Culiacan, DL64 the Nov 4th, tomorrow :-)... I can be just the 2040 UTC pass in AO27.... GL all Al XE2AT _________________________________________________________________ Descubre IE8 con Otto www.otto.com.mx

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