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Re: Field day and FO29
by Jim Jerzycke 21 Jun '09

21 Jun '09

It appears to be in its "normal" mode as Drew said. I was just listening to it about 2130 PDST, and there was quite a bit of activity. Unfortunately my own uplink is clobbering my downlink and I didn't have any success in making any contacts. I'm going to try the "duplexer trick" Sunday morning to see if it helps with the desense problems I'm having. Using two M2 eggbeaters with SSB USA preamps, and they're only about 8 feet apart. 73, Jim KQ6EA --- On Sat, 6/20/09, Andrew Glasbrenner <glasbrenner(a)mindspring.com> wrote: From: Andrew Glasbrenner <glasbrenner(a)mindspring.com> Subject: [amsat-bb] Re: Field day and FO29 To: kc6uqh(a)cox.net, "AMSAT-BB" <amsat-bb(a)amsat.org> Date: Saturday, June 20, 2009, 8:31 PM I believe FO-29 is operating continuously in Mode V/u analog at present. 73, Drew KO4MA ----- Original Message ----- From: "Art McBride" <kc6uqh(a)cox.net> To: "AMSAT-BB" <amsat-bb(a)amsat.org> Sent: Saturday, June 20, 2009 11:00 PM Subject: [amsat-bb] Field day and FO29 >I need some help with the schedule for FO-29 The current listing schedule > begins with July 1, And I need the schedule for June 27th 18:00 UTC to > June > 28th 18:00 UTC. > > > > Can anyone help me with this? > > Thanks, > > Art > > _______________________________________________ > 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 _______________________________________________ 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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Field day and FO29
by Art McBride 21 Jun '09

21 Jun '09

I need some help with the schedule for FO-29 The current listing schedule begins with July 1, And I need the schedule for June 27th 18:00 UTC to June 28th 18:00 UTC. Can anyone help me with this? Thanks, Art

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2.4 Antennas
by Douglas Anoman 20 Jun '09

20 Jun '09

I've put together a 2.4 ghz antenna BUT! its only working at maybe 20% so my question is what is a good 2.4 antenna? Thank You Douglas Anoman KC9MLN Amsat #37043

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AO-27 Schedule
by George Henry 20 Jun '09

20 Jun '09

Users of the AO-27 Java schedule lister, please note that new data files went into effect on June 13th. If you have not updated your data files since then, your listings will not be accurate. You can update from the File menu, or by simply pressing CTRL-U. 73, George, KA3HSW

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Yaesu Rotor box repaired
by John Price 20 Jun '09

20 Jun '09

I ordered the voltage pots from Yaesu on Monday 6/15 and got them today 6/19. Excellent shipping via Priority mail from California. I installed the Elevation pot this evening and the rotor is fat and happy again as am I. Yes fat and happy. Kodoos to Yaesu for the fine service. I wont be in town to operate K4CQ this year but the club will be able to run automatic control now. I will try to make some contacts from Holden Beach N.C. portable. Should be great fun. 73's << John -- N4QWF Amateur Radio Operator AO-7,AO-27,FO-29,SO-50,AO-51,VO-52,ISS Email N4QWF(a)AMSAT.ORG Echolink nodes #110903 -L #388463 http://home.comcast.net/~n4qwf/site/ Formerly KC4AHW VK3FEZ Amsat Member #27845 DXCC #33,478 VUCC SAT #135 WAS SAT #296 51 on AO-51 #13 LON -79.256 LAT 37.459 Grid FM07il >From the Foothills of the Blueridge *Life should not be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well preserved body, but rather to skid in broadside, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming - "WOW, What a ride!"

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ISS field day mode ?
by John Price 20 Jun '09

20 Jun '09

Does anyone have information about the configuration of the D-700 during field day? Thanks 73's << John -- N4QWF Amateur Radio Operator AO-7,AO-27,FO-29,SO-50,AO-51,VO-52,ISS Email N4QWF(a)AMSAT.ORG Echolink nodes #110903 -L #388463 http://home.comcast.net/~n4qwf/site/ Formerly KC4AHW VK3FEZ Amsat Member #27845 DXCC #33,478 VUCC SAT #135 WAS SAT #296 51 on AO-51 #13 LON -79.256 LAT 37.459 Grid FM07il >From the Foothills of the Blueridge *Life should not be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well preserved body, but rather to skid in broadside, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming - "WOW, What a ride!"

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SOHLA-1, CP-6
by Mineo Wakita 19 Jun '09

19 Jun '09

How to measure the spin rate of SOHLA-1 http://www.ne.jp/asahi/hamradio/je9pel/spinrat2.htm MixW serial port bridge http://www.ne.jp/asahi/hamradio/je9pel/mixwbrid.htm Thanks DK3WN, Mike Rupprecht very much. JE9PEL, Mineo Wakita

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Messages on the report page
by OZ1MY 19 Jun '09

19 Jun '09

Hi all, Please do not take this too serious. Right now I see a report on: http://oscar.dcarr.org saying that the crew is active on AO-7 in mode-A ? In my head I see small green men/women manning AO-7 :-) I just wanted to remind you about the possibility to report on that page. I did not put the small green men/women report up myself. 73 OZ1MY Ib

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Thanks - attic Antennas
by john heath 19 Jun '09

19 Jun '09

Thanks to everyone who replied. It seems that small yagis and quagis are OK in roof spaces provided that the liner underneath the roof tiles is not metalised. Contrary to my expectations, rain and snow on the roof doesn't cause problems. DH5MK has some nice pictures of his attic antenna installation on his web site. 73 John G7HIA

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Re: Satellites operation
by Julie & Stephen 19 Jun '09

19 Jun '09

Hi all, Just a kind note of thanks for the many replies, both direct and on the website, in regards to operational Satellites. Often when a person is away from the aspect of the hobby awhile, it takes a bit to get your head around whats active and operational. I have printed out and tabulated what is available and where. The AMSAT - NA site for orbit prediction is invaluable and priceless.. Thanks again, 73 - Steve ZL1TPH

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