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

Re: DSTAR vs AO-51
by Andrew Glasbrenner 27 Apr '09

27 Apr '09

Gentlemen, Please do not use D-Star via AO-51. If you want to try D-Star on satellite right now, use AO-27 where the control ops welcome it, or request some time set aside on AO-51 via the ao51-modes email address. The repeater modes on AO-51 are for analog voice only unless otherwise designated in the monthly schedule. Request some time on a second repeater to try the mode and it -will- be approved, but do not mix it up with the analog users. 73, Drew KO4MA AMSAT-NA VP Operations -----Original Message----- >From: Luc Leblanc <lucleblanc6(a)videotron.ca> >Sent: Apr 25, 2009 5:27 PM >To: kb1pvh(a)gmail.com >Cc: amsat-bb(a)amsat.org >Subject: [amsat-bb] Re: DSTAR vs AO-51 > >On 25 Apr 2009 at 19:18, Dave Webb KB1PVH wrote: > >> Hey Luc, I can TX on DSTAR tonight, but I do not have the S mode capability. There is a close pass at 22:42 utc that I am willing to TX for you. Let me know. >> >> >> Dave KB1PVH >> >> >I will listen to you and will try to record with scanrec. Try 2 or 3 transmissions only when the satellite will be in your best range as >you cannot hear your downlink you can step over someone else QSO > >Thank,s > >"-" > > >Luc Leblanc VE2DWE >Skype VE2DWE >www.qsl.net/ve2dwe >WAC BASIC CW PHONE SATELLITE > > > >_______________________________________________ >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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Kenpro KR-500 motor
by Joe 27 Apr '09

27 Apr '09

Does anyone have a motor or know where to get the motor in the KR-500. Does Yaesu still have them? I picked one up that has some water in it and the motor is bad. tnx, Joe KI4TZ

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Re: cellphone tracking?
by Pedro Converso 27 Apr '09

27 Apr '09

Scott, If your blackberry is also a cellular phone, you may try navigating by Internet to lu7aa.org.ar When connecting to lu7aa.org.ar thru any cellphone you have passes for popular sats in your local time for some locations in Canada or others worldwide places. It is handy when you are out and try to know which birds can be used. This facility is in test, any suggestions welcome. 73, Pedro Converso Lu7abf(a)amsat.org.ar

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FT736 speaker connector?
by Kevin Phx Az 27 Apr '09

27 Apr '09

I took the top part of the case off and disconnected the internal spkr. Can someone give me an idea of where it was connected, I just can't see where it was plugged in. TIA Kevin N6CWF Phx Az

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Google
by Jeff Yanko 27 Apr '09

27 Apr '09

Hi all! If you haven't done so already, bring up the Google home page and look where the name Google would normally be. I never thought about his birthday today and I think it was awfully nice of the people at Google to remind us. 73, Jeff WB3JFS

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Google in Morse Code Today!
by Bruce 27 Apr '09

27 Apr '09

Samuel F.B. Morse was born today's date in 1791. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samuel_F._B._Morse http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Morse_code Google is celebrating.... check out their home page... http://www.google.com 73...bruce

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AO-27 to the south
by David Giles 27 Apr '09

27 Apr '09

Hello to all in the northern hemisphere. It is well known that AO-27 is only activated for limited periods in the northern hemisphere. But what is the furtherest south that it can be heard? Also, is it only activated near North America or is it turned on every orbit? 73 de David VK5DG

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Tracking on your cellphone.
by john hackett 27 Apr '09

27 Apr '09

To the Gentleman wondering about tracking on a cellphone. Try this ... <http://www.k0sm.com/_mgxroot/page_10732.html> I've been using it 'portable' for two years now and it's an excellent little program which 'agrees' totally with both NOVA and InstantTRACK - (providing you update the keps every fortnight or so). Several references to it can also be found on the OBSERVATIONS page at ... <www.observations.biz> (Observations from Norway). I hope that helps. I have my cellphone attached to the handle of the Arrow aerial with a standard car dashboard cellphone holder so that when I wave my 'pointy stick' at the sky I can 'see' where to point. What if the locals *DO* think I'm bonkers? ... who cares !!. 73 John. <la2qaa(a)amsat.org> _________________________________________________________________ News, entertainment and everything you care about at Live.com. Get it now! http://www.live.com/getstarted.aspx

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Re: cellphone tracking?
by Bob Bruninga 27 Apr '09

27 Apr '09

> Hi, wonder if there any tracking programs > one can use on there Blackberry storm as > an application?. 73 de VE6ITV Scott Not a tracking one, but one that can send and receive APRS mssages I think. We hope someone will write these kinds of APRS messaging applications on all wireless devices so hams can stay in touch by callsign anywhere, any time. See the Blackberry link on the Universal Ham Text Messaging Initiative www.aprs.org/aprs-messaging.html OOPs, I thought he was thinking APRS tracking... sorry, I see now it is OSCAR tracking... and we are here on the AMSAT-bb and not the APRSSIG... But anyway, the Universal Text messaging objecive is across all platforms and all services, so it will apply to AMSAT operators too who need to text message someone else anywhere anytime using any device they may have in their hands. Bob, WB4APR

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Elk vs Arrow
by Jerry Felts 27 Apr '09

27 Apr '09

I never really had the extra money but now I do. This would mainly be used for the FM birds. Which do you like the best? The Elk or the Arrow antenna? Going to order one in the next couple of days. -- Jerry - NR5A - South Dakota www.freewebs.com/nr5a http://nr5abikeblog.blogspot.com/ http://nr5abeaconblog.blogspot.com/

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