January 2010 - AMSAT-BB - mailman.amsat.org

G5400 rotator info zip file access
by w4upd 31 Jan '10

31 Jan '10

It has been brought to my attention that several individuals have had difficulties in accessing/obtaining this file from my FTP site due to the TCP wrappers that I have installed. These wrappers were used to reduced the number of intrusions that were occurring. However, they aslo limit access based on specific criteria that not everyone is able to accommodate. Hence I have put the file in another location for those of you who may still want this file. Again as a reminder, the file is about 35mb in size and is a zip file. Use the following pointer: http://www.bristor-assoc.com/Pictures/Amateur/G5400.zip Hopefully this will make the access a bit easier. Regards, Reid, W4UPD

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Earth's Satellites - by Country
by Clint Bradford 30 Jan '10

30 Jan '10

Russia has a whole lot of satellites that are no longer functioning. China, too. The United States, of course, is responsible for the largest amount of space trash. Interesting graphic at ... http://www.flickr.com/photos/michaelpaukner Clint Bradford

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Re: Palm Springs / Arrow Antennas
by Clint Bradford 30 Jan '10

30 Jan '10

A great crowd was on hand at the annual Desert RATS HamFest in Palm Springs. It really makes me wonder, though, if this hobby can sustain the 2- and 3-day conventions that are held here. I mean, parking to this event was free, and so was admission. Lunch was only five bucks. No, there were not twenty break-out sessions ... but attendees were treated to several "bigger" dealers' wares, some local concerns, a badge maker, and an outdoor swap meet. Things might be changing out here in California after this year's PACIFICON and ARRL SW Division Convention. We'll see ... On a brighter note, THANK YOU to Patrick in Arizona, and the gentlemen in Baton Rouge and Texas who we worked via AO-27 at a little after 1PM Pacific Standard Time this afternoon. In response to a question of, "How far do you usually reach?" from the group, I had just finished telling them that for AO-51, SO-50, and AO-27, the software programs' footprints have always been a little "conservative" - as we then contacted Louisiana and Texas. And two hams purchased the two Arrow antennas that HRO-Anaheim brought out - at the special price. Clint Bradford, K6LCS http://www.work-sat.com

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FT 736 Help
by Peter Wilson 30 Jan '10

30 Jan '10

Hi All, I'm just setting up my station ready for satellite operation - antenna arrives next week, so I went out and bought a second hand FT736 today. It looks to be in excellent condition, tx and rx on 2 and 70 seems to be fine, but I'm getting errors whilst trying to use the SAT switch and use it in duplex mode. I have read the manual thouroughly and still get the same errors. I set the SAT switch to Rx and try to enter a frequency / mode, but the display says ERROR and I can' clear it. The manual says to press REV but that doesnt work. Have I got a faulty rig or I am doing somethiong wrong? HELP. Peter G8KEK AMSAT-UK 6897

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On the Spirit Mars rover from XKCD
by W4ART Arthur Feller 30 Jan '10

30 Jan '10

http://xkcd.com/695/ The most revolutionary act you can commit in today's society is to be publicly happy. - Patch Adams

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Help me contact New England by SAT for my WAS
by Mervyn Hecht 29 Jan '10

29 Jan '10

I need all the New England states to work all states by SAT. Can anyone help me to make a schedule? Merv KO6E (mervynhecht(a)yahoo.com)

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UX-14
by Jim 29 Jan '10

29 Jan '10

I am looking for a ICON UX-14 Any one have one they want to get rid of Jim K7udg

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doppler sql file for FO-29
by Louis House 29 Jan '10

29 Jan '10

I am having trouble with the Doppler sql file for the transponder on FO-29. I believe that the file I have is not correct. Is there a current file known to be the correct one. The Big Bird sounds great again, but my up and down link are pretty far apart. Thanks, Louis, KD5GM CW ;-) The Original Digital

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fo29
by Mateusz 29 Jan '10

29 Jan '10

I would like to confirm a very good condition of FO-29 transponder. It works much better than in 2004 when I began active via sat. Now - with 5 watts and elevation 3-4 deg - signal is loud and clear: http://www.enduro.idl.pl/audio_sat/fo29_pe0sat_29_01_2010.mp3 Matt SQ7DQX

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Apology
by Clint Bradford 29 Jan '10

29 Jan '10

> I sincerely apologize for not trimming that last post. Clint

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