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AO-27 Operation Behavior Question
by Bruce Semple 20 Oct '10

20 Oct '10

Is there some sort of IDLE / switch over / recovery time after AO-27 does it's telemetry dump before you can get back into the FM repeater? I have strong signals S9+30+ going into the telemetry dump -- and then it appears to be dead after it finishes. 73, Bruce WA3SWJ

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SVHFS 2011 Conference Call For Papers
by Robin Midgett 20 Oct '10

20 Oct '10

Call for Papers: 15th Annual Southeastern VHF Society Conference, Huntsville, Alabama The Southeastern VHF Society is calling for the submission of papers and presentations for the upcoming 15th annual Southeastern VHF Society Conference to be held in Huntsville, Alabama on April 29th and 30th, 2011. Papers and presentations are solicited on both the technical and operational aspects of VHF, UHF and Microwave weak signal amateur radio. Some suggested areas of interest are: Transmitters Receivers Transverters RF Power Amplifiers RF Low Noise Pre Amplifiers Antennas Construction Projects Test Equipment And Station Accessories Station Design And Construction Contesting Roving DXpeditions EME Propagation (Sporadic E, Meteor Scatter, Troposphere Ducting, etc.) Digital Modes (WSJT, etc.) Digital Signal Processing (DSP) Software Defined Radio (SDR) Amateur Satellites Amateur Television In general papers and presentations on non weak signal related topics such as FM repeaters and packet will not be accepted but exceptions may be made if the topic is related to weak signal. For example, a paper or presentation on the use of APRS to track rovers during contests would be considered. The deadline for the submission of papers and presentations is March 11, 2011. All submissions for the proceedings should be in Microsoft Word (.doc). Submissions for presentation at the conference should be in PowerPoint (.ppt) format, and delivered on either a USB memory stick or CDROM or posted for download on a web site of your choice. Pages are 8 and 1/2 by 11 inches with a 1 inch margin on the bottom and ¾ inch margin on the other three sides. All text, drawings, photos, etc. should be black and white only (no color). Please indicate when you submit your paper or presentation if you plan to attend the conference and present your paper in person, or if you are submitting solely for publication. The techncal program is being handled jointly by Robin Midgett K4IDC and Steve Kostro, N2CEI. Send all questions & comments to Robin Midgett K4IDC via K4IDC AT comcast dot net. Send all presentations to Steve Kostro N2CEI via SVHFS2011 AT downeastmicrowave DOT com. For further information about the conference please go to <http://www.svhfs.org>www.svhfs.org Thank you, Robin Midgett K4IDC 2011 Conference Program Co-Chair, SVHFS

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iss packet program
by Carlos Poinho 20 Oct '10

20 Oct '10

hello again i like to thank's to everone that send a good information about this subject best 73's

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ND9M Road Trip Update #12
by claryco＠aol.com 20 Oct '10

20 Oct '10

We're forced to detour a bit. I should be in EN06 and EN16 today. I'll be in the northern grids over the next few days. 73, Jim, ND9M / VQ9JC Bismarck ND / Burleigh Co. / DN86

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2M1EUB/P UPDATE
by paul robinson 20 Oct '10

20 Oct '10

Great to work some stations yesterday on a07.very difficult as mountains are every where and so high....and bad wx ..opperating hand held as well! qth was io67vj north part of the island of skye west scotland...ill try again thrusday afternoon make it quick its not easy! 73 2m1eub/p in the snow w.scotland....via mobile 3g where i find it !!!

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light bulb g5400
by Bob- W7LRD 20 Oct '10

20 Oct '10

What is PERMANENT bulb replacement for the g5400 control unit? Tired of constant replacing, what are you using? 73 Bob W7LRD

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HO-68 Schedule 18-24 Oct 2010
by Alan Kung 20 Oct '10

20 Oct '10

UTC: 18 Oct 2010 ================================ 16:35...Turn On--FM/PACSAT India, Africa, Middle East, Europe,NA 17:20...Turn Off 18:25...Turn On--FM/PACSAT NA,East Asia,Oceania 19:10...Turn Off 22:25...Turn On--FM/PACSAT NA,North Asia,East Asia, Oceania 23:10...Turn Off 19 Oct 2010 ================================ 02:05...Turn On--FM/PACSAT North Asia, East Asia,South Asia 02:20...Turn Off 10:25...Turn On--FM/PACSAT Oceania,Asia,Europe 11:10...Turn Off 13:05...Turn On--FM/PACSAT NA, South America 13:50...Turn Off 16:15...Turn On--FM/PACSAT India,Middle East,Europe,NA 17:00...Turn Off 18:10...Turn On--FM/PACSAT India,Middle East,Europe,NA 18:55...Turn Off 19:30...Turn On--FM/PACSAT Africa,Europe,NA 20:15...Turn Off 20 Oct 2010 ================================= 00:40...Turn On--FM/PACSAT North Asia,East Asia,South Asia Oceania 01:25...Turn Off 01:53...Turn On--FM/PACSAT North Asia,East Asia,South Asia 02:08...Turn Off 12:45...Turn On--FM/PACSAT Europe,NA,South America 13:30...Turn Off 16:00...Turn On--FM/PACSAT India, Africa,Europe,NA South America 16:45...Turn Off 17:50...Turn On--FM/PACSAT Africa,Middle East,Europe,NA 18:35...Turn Off 19:15...Turn On--FM/PACSAT Africa,Middle East,Europe,NA 20:00...Turn Off 21 Oct 2010 ================================= 23:40...Turn On--FM/PACSAT NA,North Asia,East Asia,Oceania 00:25...Turn Off 01:36...Turn On--FM/PACSAT Asia,Oceania 01:52...Turn Off 14:20...Turn On--FM/PACSAT Europe,NA,South America 15:05...Turn Off 17:30...Turn On--FM/PACSAT Africa,India,Middle East Europe,NA 18:15...Turn Off 17:55...Turn On--FM/PACSAT Africa,Europe,NA 18:40...Turn Off 19:20...Turn On--FM/PACSAT Africa,Europe,NA 20:05...Turn Off 20:45...Turn On--FM/PACSAT Africa,Europe,NA 21:30...Turn Off 22 Oct 2010 ================================ 23:25...Turn On--FM/PACSAT Oceania,Asia,Europe,NA 00:10...Turn Off 03:10...Turn On--FM/PACSAT North Asia,East Asia,South Asia 03:25...Turn Off 12:15...Turn On--FM/PACSAT Europe, NA,South America 13:00...Turn Off 17:15...Turn On--FM/PACSAT India,Africa,Europe,NA 18:00...Turn Off 19:05...Turn On--FM/PACSAT India,Africa,Europe,NA 19:50...Turn Off 20:30...Turn On--FM/PACSAT Africa,Europe,NA 21:15...Turn Off 23:05...Turn On--FM/PACSAT NA,North Asia, Oceania 23:50...Turn Off 23 Oct 2010 ================================ 02:53...Turn On--FM/PACSAT North Asia,East Asia,South Asia 03:09...Turn Off 13:45...Turn On--FM/PACSAT Europe, NA,South America 14:30...Turn Off 16:55...Turn On--FM/PACSAT Africa,Europe,NA 17:40...Turn Off 18:45...Turn On--FM/PACSAT India,Africa,Europe,NA 19:30...Turn Off 20:15...Turn On--FM/PACSAT Africa,Europe,NA 21:00...Turn Off 22:50...Turn On--FM/PACSAT North Asia,East Asia, South Asia,Oceania 23:35...Turn Off 24 Oct 2010 ================================ 02:33...Turn On--FM/PACSAT North Asia,East Asia,South Asia Oceania 02:49...Turn Off 13:25...Turn On--FM/PACSAT Europe,NA,South America 14:10...Turn Off 73 Alan Kung, BA1DU HO-68(XW-1) Project Manager www.camsat.cn

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PREDICT for 64-bit Winderz?
by Mark L. Hammond 19 Oct '10

19 Oct '10

Hi All, Yesterday I tried without success to run the DOS version of PREDICT under 64-bit Windows. I must admit while I'm not surprised, I was greatly disappointed, since the program is so useful. Does anybody have a fix or maybe a recompiled .exe ? (And telling me to run it under Linux isn't a "fix" ;) ) Thanks, Mark L. Hammond [N8MH]

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Re: PREDICT for 64-bit Winderz?
by Fabio Azzarello 19 Oct '10

19 Oct '10

Hello, I would suggest to use DOSBOX, it works fine on many OS. Don't know if it works properly also on 64bit WIN, but it is worth a try at least. RGs Fabio Azzarello IW8QKU

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WA4HFN EM85/EM86 AO51 today
by John Papay 19 Oct '10

19 Oct '10

(Info from WA4NVN) Damon, WA4HFN, will be on the Grid Line EM85/EM86 on the afternoon AO-51 passes today, October 19th. Damon has had a difficult time gettng through on the birds during his trip because of the congestion on the channels. Those that make the effort to operate from grids away from home are making a sacrifice so that we can pick up needed grids. Please give them some airtime to work as many stations as possible. When you travel, consider taking your satellite equipment along and operating as much as you can. You will get an appreciation of what is involved and you will also be giving out grids to those working on their VUCC and other awards. Being on the other end can be both exciting and rewarding. 73, John k8YSE

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