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

Re: About Shuttle Launch on Monday
by WA4MLD＠aol.com 13 May '09

13 May '09

In a message dated 5/13/09 7:47:51 AM, APBIDDLE(a)UNITED.NET writes: > Got > a great view of the last Challenger launch. That was enough. > We were out on the playground in Fort Pierce with 100 kids to watch the Challenger launch. What a horribly difficult day. I haven't been able to watch another until the one last March. 73, Ray WA4MLD ************** Dell Mini Netbooks: Great deals starting at $299 after instant savings! (http://pr.atwola.com/promoclk/100126575x1221972443x1201442012/aol?redir=htt… 237%3Bi)

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About Shuttle Launch on Monday
by lstenzel＠bellsouth.net 13 May '09

13 May '09

Watched launch live from shore at Titusville, Florida. First time - It was fantastic even from 12 miles away! The audio feed from NASA TV rebroadcast on 146.94 MHz was appreciated - it added a lot. My Kenwood HT with it stock antenna was marginal but provided full-quieting with magnet-mount external antenna. I agree with Jim, W7LRD. I have watched many years on TV - always impressive. Unbelievable up close and in person. According to NASA, there will be only eight more fliights of the Shuttle. Viewing of a launch and tour of KSC are worth the trip. Leroy Stenzel, W5VG AMSAT 2916

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Dayton
by Martha 13 May '09

13 May '09

Please note that the cutoff date for the AMSAT/TAPR dinner was Monday. We are not accepting any more reservations. Also, the AMSAT office will be closed from 3:00 today through Monday, May 18th. -- 73- Martha

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Re: AO-7 eclipse
by John Magliacane 13 May '09

13 May '09

> Hello All, > > It looks like AO-7 has started another eclipse > season. Does anyone know when it goes back > to full sunlight? Or better yet, point me towards > software that will let me find out. The charts on > Emily's log are now out of date. > > 73 de David VK5DG David, According to PREDICT (http://www.qsl.net/kd2bd/predict.html), AO-7 will experience uninterrupted sunlight through Thursday May 14th. Eclipses are expected to end on Saturday July 18th, and are not expected to occur again until June 2010. 73, de John, KD2BD -- Visit John on the Web at: http://kd2bd.ham.org/ . . . .

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ZW8BBC
by ps8rf ps8 13 May '09

13 May '09

Hello all, Well, glad to report that despite the short time we spent in the Canary Island ZW8BBC Dx pedition and the adverse conditions due to heavy rain that has been facing the northeast of Brazil, where some cities are in public calamity, the contacts via satellites were a success. This was the first DXpedition we know that here in Brazil that sought to work the various ham satellites. Certainly with the knowledge that first "Satellite DXpedition" include in the next Dxpeditions contacts via satellites. Thanks for all and especially the AMSAT to help in disseminating the DXpedition. The log of contacts are available in spacesat.blogspot.com and soon available on the official blog, visit zw8bbc.blogspot.com. Gud Dx and best 73s ZW8BBC Team _________________________________________________________________ Descubra todas as novidades do novo Internet Explorer 8 http://brasil.microsoft.com.br/IE8/mergulhe/?utm_source=MSN%3BHotmail&utm_m…

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AO-7 eclipse
by David Giles 13 May '09

13 May '09

Hello All, It looks like AO-7 has started another eclipse season. Does anyone know when it goes back to full sunlight? Or better yet, point me towards software that will let me find out. The charts on Emily's log are now out of date. 73 de David VK5DG

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Alternate to the Hygain Sat combination?
by Norman W Osborne 13 May '09

13 May '09

Hi Everyone I have heard plenty of negative posts to the Hygain. What are the alternate choices? I am still looking for circular polarization.. and able to switch. 73, Norman.

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Hygain antenna MFJ
by Norman W Osborne 12 May '09

12 May '09

Hello again, Has anyone besides Allan, purchased these antennas recently, would be interested in your opinion, not that I don't doubt Allan's opinion. You can reply off list if you wish. 73, Norman.

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Re: Alternate to the Hygain Sat combination?
by Luc Leblanc 12 May '09

12 May '09

On 12 May 2009 at 19:15, Gary "Joe" Mayfield wrote: > If I had it to do over again I would go with Gulf Alpha. I have his dual > band and it is the most rugged antenna I have seen. Truly superior > construction. When I was buying he was not selling, but he has gotten back > into the OSCAR antenna business. > > 73, > Joe kk0sd I conquer i used to have the 22ele SSB 70cm model and gain was "there" Just not forget to put silicone on the matching top box and don't too tighten the element clip mounting as they will not return back to their original state easily. "-" Luc Leblanc VE2DWE Skype VE2DWE www.qsl.net/ve2dwe WAC BASIC CW PHONE SATELLITE

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G0SFJ's adventures in Russia
by andy thomas 12 May '09

12 May '09

hi gang those of you interested in my exploits in R3 (Moscow region)ie at RK3DXB club in Troitsk near Moscow,please go to: http://rv3dhc.com/blog/2009-05-11-211 courtesy of Anton RV3DHC 73 de andy G0SFJ presently at MGU

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