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

AO-7 mode
by Kevin Smith 30 Aug '09

30 Aug '09

Does anyone know what mode AO-7 has been in lately? Kevin Smith N3HKQ

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Facts.
by John Hackett 30 Aug '09

30 Aug '09

To anyone who may care. I made Joe public - (as one gentleman referred to himself) - aware of some INCORRECT information on the Amsat-NA satellite status page. I *DID NOT* critisise any particular individual - (though one member of the b.o.d. took it upon himself to accuse me of embarrassing HIM and that *ALL* my communications were criticising Americans and Amsat. That is simply not true. I pointed out some INCORRECT information. Those are are the FACTS ... nothing other was implied. If that gets me excommunicated - then so be it - it may well be time to leave the organisation to the new blood. There is a VAST difference in 'constructive criticism' (for the good of all), even if it is satirical and intentionally tongue-in-cheek ... and the intentional tearing down of someone elses efforts - (which I have NEVER done) - at least certainly not intentionally ... (and I would like the benefit of the doubt). Best wishes to those older friends who used to enjoy my contributions. 73 La2qaa. Poison Pen Hackett. (Childish? ... you bet). archie.hackett(a)hotmail.com

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IC-9100: ICOM version of the Kenwood TS2000X ?
by Henk, PA3GUO 30 Aug '09

30 Aug '09

As an extremely pleased owner/heavy user of a Kenwood TS2000X, it is interesting to see that ICOM has (finally) also a kind of similar radio now, the IC-9100: http://www.universal-radio.com/catalog/hamhf/5091.html Will be interesting to see if it also has a satellite mode, but based on the number (910 + another 0 added) I assume it will. Let's see how this compares to the many built-in DSP features of the TS-2000X. The TS2000 was (one of) the most feature rich radios when it was launched. ICOM now has had the opportunity (8+ years later) to take advantage of all the SDR developments and ICs that came available in the past years. Henk, PA3GUO http://www.pa3guo.com

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Staus? ... come back next week!.
by John Hackett 30 Aug '09

30 Aug '09

Err ... chaps, This evening, Sunday the 30th of August, 21:10 GMT. The Amsat-NA satellite status page reports FO-29 as being A-OK. It's the 6th day of silence now - (the D.Carr page status is correct). *NOT* very Impressive Amsat. 1 day, OK, 2 days (marginally) acceptable, but 6 days? ... doesn't exactly incite to impress the pitential newcomer. Yes, I *KNOW* they're volunteers. I understand the workload. The potential newcomer doesn't - and he may wonder why he can't hear his downlink. The newcomer probably doesn't subscribe to the ANS yet, and maybe has never even heard! of D.Carr & Bob Bruninga. 73 John. <la2qaa(a)amsat.org>

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WA1FXT
by PY2ZX 30 Aug '09

30 Aug '09

Hello, Please I looking for the e-mail of WA1FXT, Bob Cerreto. The old "adelphia.net" has failed. Thanks in advance for any information. Flavio PY2ZX

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FS: Cushcraft Oscar Twins
by w6zkh＠comcast.net 30 Aug '09

30 Aug '09

For Sale or Trade: Cushcraft Oscar Twins consisting of 2M-16C, 436-30C and Fiberglass cross boom. Both yagi's have polarity switchers and both in good physical conditions except the "U" bolts need to be replaced, as are rusted tight and a few bent elements on 2M yagi which can be straighten easlly. Pickup only but can meet if not too far. $200.00 or trade for dual-band HT that can be used on satellites, like W32a, etc. E-Mail me off BB for more info and I can take pix. John W6ZKH DM06 Central Calif.

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Re: AMSAT-BB Digest, Vol 4, Issue 437
by n5vrp.satx＠gmail.com 29 Aug '09

29 Aug '09

Why are the STS-128 KEPS not current? Where would someone get the latest. The track is not matching JSC in Houston. Dennis Sent via BlackBerry by AT&T -----Original Message----- From: amsat-bb-request(a)amsat.org Date: Sat, 29 Aug 2009 12:00:04 To: <amsat-bb(a)amsat.org> Subject: AMSAT-BB Digest, Vol 4, Issue 437 Send AMSAT-BB mailing list submissions to amsat-bb(a)amsat.org To subscribe or unsubscribe via the World Wide Web, visit http://amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb or, via email, send a message with subject or body 'help' to amsat-bb-request(a)amsat.org You can reach the person managing the list at amsat-bb-owner(a)amsat.org When replying, please edit your Subject line so it is more specific than "Re: Contents of AMSAT-BB digest..." Today's Topics: 1. SOHLA-1 status 29Aug2009 (Mineo Wakita) 2. Re: STS-128 photos from East Orlando (Bobby Lacey) 3. KB0RZD/KB0RZE EM18/EM19 (Dave Webb KB1PVH) ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Message: 1 Date: Sat, 29 Aug 2009 14:35:12 +0900 From: Mineo Wakita <ei7m-wkt(a)asahi-net.or.jp> Subject: [amsat-bb] SOHLA-1 status 29Aug2009 To: amsat-bb(a)amsat.org Cc: w8iss(a)wideopenwest.com Message-ID: <FFCA286A7A93A9ei7m-wkt(a)asahi-net.or.jp> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii SOHLA-1 transmits now AFSK signal only over Japan too. The received KISS data can analyze using a decoder that developed by DK3WN such as below. SOHLA-1, 04:50-05:02UTC 29Aug2009, Mel 18deg http://www.ne.jp/asahi/hamradio/je9pel/29082009_0444_sohla.kss http://www.ne.jp/asahi/hamradio/je9pel/90829soh.jpg http://www.ne.jp/asahi/hamradio/je9pel/sohlacwe.htm http://www.dk3wn.info/files/sohla.zip JE9PEL, Mineo Wakita ------------------------------ Message: 2 Date: Sat, 29 Aug 2009 02:08:30 -0400 From: Bobby Lacey <amsat(a)duaneallman.net> Subject: [amsat-bb] Re: STS-128 photos from East Orlando To: n4csitwo(a)bellsouth.net Cc: amsat-bb(a)amsat.org Message-ID: <8bb6b4b00908282308j485c1d31jf1b4d91362cc6e46(a)mail.gmail.com> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1 Great shot Dave. Here was my vantage of the launch from 200 miles north on Jekyll Island, GA: http://bit.ly/4uBi3N 73 Bobby KF4GTA On Sat, Aug 29, 2009 at 12:49 AM, <n4csitwo(a)bellsouth.net> wrote: > Great Launch tonight! > I have 3 photos taken from my roof top in East Orlando about 40 miles from the pad. Not as clear as in the past, but not bad through some haze. > You can download from my server account if you like. The link is www.mydrive.ch/en. The username is plethra2. The guest password is aa4kn_1. They are found in the STS-128 folder. ?If you have any problems, email me and I'll be sure to fix it. > > Dave, AA4KN > _______________________________________________ > 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 > ------------------------------ Message: 3 Date: Sat, 29 Aug 2009 15:23:05 +0000 From: "Dave Webb KB1PVH" <kb1pvh(a)gmail.com> Subject: [amsat-bb] KB0RZD/KB0RZE EM18/EM19 To: "AMSAT BB" <amsat-bb(a)amsat.org> Message-ID: <1812310948-1251559413-cardhu_decombobulator_blackberry.rim.net-497855522-(a)bxe1224.bisx.prod.on.blackberry> Content-Type: text/plain QSL card just arrived, very nice mix of pictures. Thank you for taking time to activate these two grids! Your efforts are greatly appreciated. Thanks again, Dave KB1PVH Sent from my Verizon Wireless BlackBerry ------------------------------ _______________________________________________ Sent via amsat-bb(a)amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author. Not an AMSAT member? Join now to support the amateur satellite program! http://amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb End of AMSAT-BB Digest, Vol 4, Issue 437 ****************************************

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KB0RZD/KB0RZE EM18/EM19
by Dave Webb KB1PVH 29 Aug '09

29 Aug '09

QSL card just arrived, very nice mix of pictures. Thank you for taking time to activate these two grids! Your efforts are greatly appreciated. Thanks again, Dave KB1PVH Sent from my Verizon Wireless BlackBerry

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STS-128 photos from East Orlando
by n4csitwo＠bellsouth.net 29 Aug '09

29 Aug '09

Great Launch tonight! I have 3 photos taken from my roof top in East Orlando about 40 miles from the pad. Not as clear as in the past, but not bad through some haze. You can download from my server account if you like. The link is www.mydrive.ch/en. The username is plethra2. The guest password is aa4kn_1. They are found in the STS-128 folder. If you have any problems, email me and I'll be sure to fix it. Dave, AA4KN

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SOHLA-1 status 29Aug2009
by Mineo Wakita 29 Aug '09

29 Aug '09

SOHLA-1 transmits now AFSK signal only over Japan too. The received KISS data can analyze using a decoder that developed by DK3WN such as below. SOHLA-1, 04:50-05:02UTC 29Aug2009, Mel 18deg http://www.ne.jp/asahi/hamradio/je9pel/29082009_0444_sohla.kss http://www.ne.jp/asahi/hamradio/je9pel/90829soh.jpg http://www.ne.jp/asahi/hamradio/je9pel/sohlacwe.htm http://www.dk3wn.info/files/sohla.zip JE9PEL, Mineo Wakita

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