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

Congratulations (again!) to G3YJO
by Rsoifer＠aol.com 09 Dec '09

09 Dec '09

Today's RSGB news bulletin reports that Sir Martin Sweeting, G3YJO, has been awarded the Faraday Medal by the IET, Britain's equivalent of IEEE. Martin is, of course, chairman of AMSAT-UK. Congratulations to him on this well-deserved recognition. 73 Ray W2RS

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Report page now includes SO-67
by OZ1MY 09 Dec '09

09 Dec '09

Hi all, KD5QGR, David, has included SO-67 on the report page: http://oscar.dcarr.org/index.php It would be nice to have reports on SO-67 and the other satellites from all over the World. Many do it already - but there are areas with few reports. The more we are the better the information :-) 73 OZ1MY Ib

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SO-67 Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday
by OZ1MY 09 Dec '09

09 Dec '09

Hi all, Wednesday it was not on (I think). The two other days it worked very well. The general picture is that at the start to the North is easy to work :-) Once it gets further South it gets more crowded - but that is only to be expected. More people can reach it. Some operators have still not found out to use less deviation. May be they do not read the -bb ? Perhaps those of you who read this could tell those that do not. Or get the information in your national magazine. 73 OZ1MY Ib

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BT3WX to be on air
by Michael Chen 09 Dec '09

09 Dec '09

All, BT3WX, the special event station celebrating the launch of XW-1 amateur satellite, is going to hit the air at 1000z today (Dec. 9). Please look for us on all HF amateur bands as well as all possible satellite passes. Michael Chen, BD5RV/4 Email: michael.bd5rv(a)gmail.com MSN: bd5rv(a)jsdxc.org Skype: michael-bd5rv

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Alinco DJ-G7 updates
by Alan P. Biddle 09 Dec '09

09 Dec '09

Hi, Just noticed that updated firmware and cloning software, all versions, and a new though poor quality manual PDF are available at: http://www.alinco.com/usa.html 1: RIT/TXIT functions / added. 2: Reverse function in repeater operation / bettered. 3: Beep sounds at turn-off the power / added. 4: CTCSS tone of Auto-repeater & memory / bettered (give priority to the tone in memory, not in VFO while auto-repeater is ON) 5: Welcome-screen setting / bettered. 6: New scan mode added = turns on the LCD light when scan stops. Very convenient operating G7 in the dark. 7: Firmware update operation: accepts the command only when the battery-icon shows "full". 8: Minor bugs fixed. No indication of anything to fix the basic RX deficiencies in full duplex, but the RIT/TXIT looks interesting. Alan WA4SCA ----------------------------------- The prospect of domination of the nation's scholars by Federal employment, project allocations, and the power of money is ever present - and is gravely to be regarded. President Dwight D. Eisenhower

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back to DN71
by Rodney Waln 09 Dec '09

09 Dec '09

well i am headed back to DN71 and should be there Dec, 10-12 2009 to finish up on what i was doing last time, and possabley work some after noon and evening passes on the FM birds like last time, also the cards are made up and have been mailed, thank you for the e-mails and the sase's, if you worked me last time and do not get your card with in a week let me know, hope to work you on this trip, Rodney kc0zhf

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G5400 info
by w4upd 08 Dec '09

08 Dec '09

Since there has been a fair amount of requests for Yaesu G5400 rotator information concerning various problems that have been encountered, I have included a link to my FTP site that contains the ZIP file that has various manuals, documents, pictures, etc related to this rotator. It includes pictures of my elevation unit motor, both old and new user guides with IPB. The correct IPB is important as my unit came with an older user guide/IPB and caused me great grief when trying to older parts from Yaesu which most of the time were the wrong ones due to incorrect unit drawing and index numbers. The file is rather large about 34mb, but I hope it is helpful to others as this is compilation of info gathered here from others experiences along with mine. ftp://bristor-assoc.com/pub/Amateur/Satellite/G5400.zip Reid, W4UPD

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LVB tracker noise
by joe barkley 08 Dec '09

08 Dec '09

I am using and LVB tracker to control my GS5400B AZ/EL system. I mainly use it on EME and WSJT controlling it with NOVA. There has always been excessive noise shown on the waterfall when I am on certain 144mhz frequencies. I can cut power to the 5400 and it goes away so I am pretty sure it is either the box itself or the USB connection. I have put toroids on the cable ends. I have also tried different computers and it is the same. Any ideas on what I could do to remedy this. I can cut power to the rotor and all is fine. But the I have to restart NOVA each time. I could live with it if I could just switch the Rotor control off and on without restarted NOVA etc.. Thanks Joe KI4TZ

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08/12/09 0205utc AO-51 pass
by w6zkh＠comcast.net 08 Dec '09

08 Dec '09

Nothing heard from that West Coast Pass at this station. Anyone else that didnt hear it, or is my receiver gone belly up? JOhn W6ZKH

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SatPC32 w/TS-711A & TS-811A
by w6zkh＠comcast.net 07 Dec '09

07 Dec '09

Havent found the answer looking on search, so thought I would put the question here. Has anyone controlled the Kenwood Twins (TS-711a & TS-811a) using the SatPC32 program? I am not that well versed in the subject, so that is why I am asking. John W6ZKH

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