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

arrow 2 mtr ant
by ANTHONY JAPHA 27 Apr '09

27 Apr '09

Hi Amsaters, What's the experience been with the Arrow 4-el 2 mtr yagi? Anyone measure the gain or have a sense of its performance on the birds? Tnx and 73, Tony, N2UN LM 183

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Re: G-5500 AZ EL rotors combined orientation
by Andrew Glasbrenner 26 Apr '09

26 Apr '09

Hi Mike, I think anyone who has ever assembled one of these in a hurry has done the same thing. I know I have, maybe even more than once! 73, Drew KO4MA -----Original Message----- >From: WILLIAMS MICHAEL <k9qho6762(a)sbcglobal.net> >Sent: Apr 26, 2009 4:13 PM >To: amsat-bb(a)amsat.org >Subject: [amsat-bb] Re: G-5500 AZ EL rotors combined orientation > >I know one thing. I just recently installed a 5500 and a seperation kit with 4 ft. seperation between rotors. I calibrated both rotors at north/zero degrees and installed the antennas. With the antennas mounted and elevation moved to 45 degrees, the antennas moved down 45 degrees towards ground. No matter how I installed the antennas they always elevated downward. I know I wired it right. I stood on a ladder for 10 minutes looking and just staring wondering what was wrong or what I did. I finally positioned the elevation rotor 180 degrees around the mast, duh. There may be a reason for showing the setup picture such as it is. > >Have fun, > >Mike K9QHO >AMSAT 33589 >_______________________________________________ >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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cellphone tracking?
by VE6ITV 26 Apr '09

26 Apr '09

Hi, wonder if there any tracking programs one can use on there Blackberry storm as an application?. 73 de VE6ITV Scott

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AO-27
by n3tl＠bellsouth.net 26 Apr '09

26 Apr '09

Hey everyone, Wow ... the interference was brutal on that last pass (AO-27 "turned on" during the 20:04 UTC minute). Before we lost AO-27 last September, I remember it being routine to hear Spanish-speaking stations that obviously were not ham-related on passes to my west. Several of us used to joke about the "Taxi drivers south of the border." This just sounded like a very strong carrier, although I did hear a few beeps and blips here an there, suggesting the possibility of some kind of digital transmission. Here's hoping it was an anomaly. 73 to all, Tim - N3TL

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Re: G-5500 AZ EL rotors combined orientation
by WILLIAMS MICHAEL 26 Apr '09

26 Apr '09

I know one thing. I just recently installed a 5500 and a seperation kit with 4 ft. seperation between rotors. I calibrated both rotors at north/zero degrees and installed the antennas. With the antennas mounted and elevation moved to 45 degrees, the antennas moved down 45 degrees towards ground. No matter how I installed the antennas they always elevated downward. I know I wired it right. I stood on a ladder for 10 minutes looking and just staring wondering what was wrong or what I did. I finally positioned the elevation rotor 180 degrees around the mast, duh. There may be a reason for showing the setup picture such as it is. Have fun, Mike K9QHO AMSAT 33589

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Re: AMSAT-BB Digest, Vol 4, Issue 197
by Michael J Finn 26 Apr '09

26 Apr '09

Dear BB members. I am mike wb7qxu(a)juno.com I am new to satellites. I am still learning and really enjoying satellites. It seems to be addictive with no cure Hi Hi. I wanted to get in contact with someone who knows about pacsats. I used to do a lot of vhf packet years ago, but now no local vhf packet cluster. I want to try pacsats. I don't know anything about pacsats. I want to learn more and try pacsats in addition to regular sats. Can someone give me advice on pacsats, what sats are working and doing what? and what type of modem TNC will I need? thanks mike ____________________________________________________________ Click here to find the right business program for you and take your career to the next level. http://thirdpartyoffers.juno.com/TGL2141/fc/BLSrjpTESUS3LprEwDkBXS6eF6WjDn6…

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G-5500 AZ EL rotors combined orientation
by Allen Fugelseth 26 Apr '09

26 Apr '09

Hello G-5500 Rotor users, I am mounting my G-5500 AZ and EL rotors together. The manual pictures show the rotors with the connectors forward and the El rotor axis L-R. The U bracket stipulates this. My U bracket is intended to be mounted rotated 90 deg. The slot in my U bracket runs parallel with the bent up sides. The manual picture shows the slot running perpendicular to the bent up sides. The ribs on the top of my AZ rotor run front to back as shown on the picture. Does anyone else have this situation? If so what is the orientation of the two connectors that works? I would like to put the rotor combination up correct the first time. Regards and 73, Allen WB6RWU

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Happy Birthday COMPASS-1
by Mike Rupprecht 26 Apr '09

26 Apr '09

All, in two days we will celebrate the first anniversary of COMPASS-1. We are happy to announce three DTMF commands to the whole community in order to say THANK YOU. Uplink frequency: 145.980 MHz FM, DTMF tones These are as follows: **35## - request a test beacon CW **36## - request a test packet 1k2 AFSK FM (UI-Frame) **60## - request a housekeeping frame in 1k2 AFSK FM (KISS frame) Every command will be confirmed with a short "beep" on the CW frequency. * frequency for CW beacon is 437.275 MHz * frequency for packet radio is 437.405 MHz See here for COMPASS decoding software http://www.dk3wn.info/software.shtml We'd be happy if you send us your received data to compass1cubesat(a)googlemail.com If you have any questions please don't hesitate to ask us. Have much fun, 73 and thank you ! Kevin, DG9KK Mike, DK3WN

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anyone working the iss on 145.825?
by Mr Jeffrey L Ross 26 Apr '09

26 Apr '09

hi folks, just asking here as always get good latest info from here. what was the last freq in use, 145.825 or 145.800. thanks in advance. kc8gkf-5

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Re: FS: Icom IC-910H w/1.2ghz, AG-1200, 25, 35 Mast Pre's, Kenwood TM-D710 APRS, More!
by Les Rayburn 26 Apr '09

26 Apr '09

Forgot an Item: KJ6KO 1296mhz Amplifier and switching power Supply. 70 Watts output, requires 28 Volt power supply (included). For more details visit: http://users.innercite.com/kj6ko/forsale.htm This really completes your 1.296mhz station! Sells normally for $220, I'll sell for $100! Also, buyers for all items must pay shipping and insurance. Actual cost only. I usually use UPS Ground. 73, Les Rayburn, N1LF EM63nf 121 Mayfair Park Maylene, AL 35114 From: Les Rayburn Sent: Saturday, April 11, 2009 12:43 PM To: VHF Contesting Reflector ; vhf(a)w6yx.stanford.edu ; amsat-bb(a)amsat.org ; TM-D710_TM-V71(a)yahoogroups.com Subject: FS: Icom IC-910H w/1.2ghz, AG-1200, 25,35 Mast Pre's, Kenwood TM-D710 APRS, More! Maybe with the IRS bill this year, so I need to sacrifice some great gear. Wanted to offer these direct to the VHF/UHF & Satellite community before placing them on Ebay. Can accept Paypal (first choice), or money orders. My ebay feedback rating is over 380 (all positive) and I've been a member since 1997, so you can buy with confidence. Also, have no fear, I'm not getting out of VHF/UHF, I'll just be working with some of my older radios. I will be off 1.2ghz until I can afford a replacement unit. ICOM IC-910H VHF/UHF/SHF Transceiver --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Used one year. Non-Smoker. Original box, instructions, hand mic, etc. Has 1.2ghz 10 watt unit installed and working great. UT-106 DSP unit is included in original box but not installed yet. Clean, and ready for action. $1,250 AG-25, AG-35, & (RARE) AG-1200 Mast Mounted Pre-Amps ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Designed to work with the IC-910H. These have never been mounted outside (I have attic mounted antenna array) so they're super clean. Connect to the feedline from the IC-910H, powered and switched by the rig, no sequencer needed. The AG-1200 is no longer made, and very hard to fine. $500 for the set of three Kenwood TM-D710A Transceiver ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ This is Kenwood's new APRS dual band rig. It features dual band receive/TX, with complete APRS functionality. This is the perfect rig for rovers as it displays your exact grid square location in real time. No more guessing as to where you're at. Unit comes complete with GPS antenna, and call cabling. Original box, instructions, etc. Latest firmware is already installed too. It's literally "plug and play". Never used mobile other than a brief test. I was waiting to install it in the new truck. Extension kit is included. Original box, instructions, etc. $500 MFJ 269-PRO Antenna Analyzer (HF, VHF, UHF) --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Perfect for tuning those Yagis, this unit has never been used outdoors. Includes leather carrying case, slug kit, rechargeable batteries, and AC power supply. Covers HF, 6 Meters, 2 Meters, and 432mhz. Also can be used for public service frequencies, etc. since it's the "Pro" unit. Includes "no tip" stand which makes it much easier to work with than other MFJ tuners. Instructions included. $250 Please reply directly to: Les Rayburn, N1LF (n1lf(a)arrl.net) Thanks, & 73, Les Rayburn, N1LF EM63nf 121 Mayfair Park Maylene, AL 35114

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