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

CO-65 GMSK schedule in March 2009
by Mineo Wakita 27 Feb '09

27 Feb '09

GMSK is now scheduled on every weekend over the world wide. You can digipeat via CO-65 9k6 GMSK. Up 1267.600MHz / Down 437.475MHz, 9k6 GMSK Unproto APRS via JQ1YTC According to the information of Ground Station, > Open schedule of digipeater mission in March are as follows: > > 2/28(Sat)12:29 - 3/02(Mon) 0:38 > 3/06(Fri)12:57 - 3/09(Mon) 1:13 > 3/14(Sat) 1:23 - 3/16(Mon) 0:12 > 3/20(Fri)12:31 - 3/23(Mon) 0:46 > 3/27(Fri)11:30 - 3/30(Mon) 1:22 > Coordinate Universal Time, UTC > > Digipeater will be closed OFF during the day which does not > listed above. Thank you for your understanding. > > It is assumed to discontinue opening digipeter to give priority > to other missions in March. > In this case, we are going to inform it again. > We would appreciate your cooperation. Thank you. http://www.ne.jp/asahi/hamradio/je9pel/ct17gmsk.htm JE9PEL, Mineo Wakita

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QSL card graphics
by Tim Goodrich 26 Feb '09

26 Feb '09

Hi all, I am in the process of designing my own QSL cards. I need a source for several (images/graphics files, including: 1) The ARRL logo 2) The standard box where you write in the details of the QSO (time, date, freq, signal report, etc.) 3) Anything else that would be standard on a QSL card If anyone can help me locate these images on the internet or email me directly with them, it would be much appreciated. Thanks! Tim KI6VBY

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Satellite contact logging software
by Joe KI4TZ 26 Feb '09

26 Feb '09

Is there a good software for logging satellite contact with award tracking. DXbase 2007 seems limited in what it can do on Sat contacts. Thanks Joe KI4TZ

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GMSK: Time for a stupid question :-)
by Henk, PA3GUO 26 Feb '09

26 Feb '09

While trying to work Cute-II, I started to think about GMSK ... (I have a PK96 external TNC hooked-up) My beautifull TS2000 has FM/AM/USB/LSB/CW modes. For GMSK, do I use FM or FSK ? Please only a gentle smile, I realize I do look silly asking this :-) Henk

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Positive Message
by Peter 25 Feb '09

25 Feb '09

Hello All, Well, Bruce's message is among the most constructive ideas, heard in days, to improve our Satellite technique, thank you Bruce. 73, Pete, WB2OQQ Looking for something to keep you busy on those cold New England evenings? How about something to take with you to the beach while you catch some rays. Or even after hiking to the top of your favorite mountain and enjoying the breath taking view? The ARRL Satellite Handbook by Steve Ford, WB8IMY, is the perfect publication to take with you. For the new satellite and seasoned operator, this is for you. Now available at the AMSAT online store. Visit http://www.amsat.org and click on Online Store from the menu on the left. Follow the link to Publications 73...bruce AMSAT Online Store Manager (amongst other things) -- Bruce Paige, KK5DO AMSAT Director Contests and Awards ARRL Awards Manager (WAS, 5BWAS, VUCC), VE Houston AMSAT Net - Wed 0200z 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 _______________________________________________ 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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Fw: K5D contacts from tonight
by Andrew Glasbrenner 25 Feb '09

25 Feb '09

Drew, Here is tonight's AO-51 pass: KI4FIA YV4DYJ XE3SSS WP4LBK N2WB N4QWF N4ZQ

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Help requested--RARSFest in NC 4/11/2009
by Mark L. Hammond 25 Feb '09

25 Feb '09

Hello All, I plan to host an AMSAT table at RARSFest in Raleigh, NC on Saturday, April 11, 2009. I certainly could use another person to help with manning the table and answering questions. I've helped with or hosted the table for the last several years, and we always have some good interest in our aspect of the hobby and in AMSAT. (I will take care of all details and goodies---I just need somebody to help.) If you are willing and able to assist me in this effort, please contact me directly at: N8MH at AMSAT dot ORG Details for RARSFest can be found here: http://www.rars.org/hamfest/ Thanks! -- Mark L. Hammond [N8MH]

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Re: Fw: K5D contacts from tonight - NA1SS works K5D and others
by Bill Dzurilla 25 Feb '09

25 Feb '09

Mike NA1SS just worked K5D at 1543z this morning. Mike came on about half-way through the pass and began calling K5D on schedule, but K5D was not then on. Mike was kind enough to come back and give out a few QSOs to myself and others who were bold enough (rude enough?) to call him while he was waiting for K5D. Gary at K5D finally came on and worked Mike just as I was losing the bird. As others have noted, there really is some problem with the audio on the HT that K5D is using, but he is copyable. 73, Bill NZ5N >NA1SS, Mike in the ISS tried in vain to contact K5D earlier today. I >heard K5D quite clearly on ISS working a few stations; but it appears >they shut down the operation right at the time Mike was calling them. This is only a guess in my part, that someone there must have looked at the footprint and determined that no one else would be on the air from stateside. There were some stations down south calling them, and I asked them to please wait since Mike was calling them; which they kindly did, but it looks like Mike lost a great opportunity to work them. I can only hope he was able to work them when I was no longer in the footprint, but I doubt he was able to. 73 de W4AS Sebastian

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Icom 910 and amp
by Gregory Dober 25 Feb '09

25 Feb '09

I'm looking to add an amp on VHF with an Icom 910 to do some weak signal work on the VHF bands. In addition, it may help my 23cm uplink on satellites. Since the 910 doesn't have an amp relay like most HF rigs, does anyone have suggestions on the best way to wire. It appears that I have to use the PTT/Ground in the microphone. Any suggestions or experience with this? Can e-mail me off board too at almetco (at) Comcast (dot) net. Thanks Greg N3MVF

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The Tragedy of the commons / split frequency working
by G0MRF＠aol.com 24 Feb '09

24 Feb '09

Having been on a few DX-peditions, I can't imagine the sense of failure that would go with running a DX-Net on a satellite, However, I nearly missed the following great idea from Bruce. Actually we can do split on AO-51. If anyone felt a DX-depition was worth the effort and resources, we just tell the DX to use one uplink channel and the people replying to use the other. It would maximise QSO rate and even a handheld with low audio would be Q5 without any interfering signals. 73 es gud DX David G0MRF / 9H0WW / C56DX / ZC4DX / 3B9C In a message dated 24/02/2009 15:02:29 GMT Standard Time, kk5do(a)amsat.org writes: Very interesting Bob..... I had just sent this to a friend of mine to look at before sending to the bb. It is basically the same thing. However, taking checkins is too time consuming, this is a much easier plan. When dx stations are working HF and they are operating split, they can very easily move up and down the band to find a station that is in the clear. Also, no one has a problem hearing them (except for the occasional guy that forgets to hit split). However, when on the satellite, you do not have the luxury of split operations on FM.

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