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

IC-251A for sale
by Bob- W7LRD 10 Nov '10

10 Nov '10

I have a "surplus" IC-251A 2M http://www.universal-radio.com/catalog/hammulti/251a.html all mode transceiver for sale, built in 110V ps. Listing on these lists before Ebay. Asking $200. 73 Bob W7LRD CN87

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Re: AO51 pass this evening 0039UT
by Andrew Glasbrenner 10 Nov '10

10 Nov '10

-----Original Message----- >From: n0jy(a)lavabit.com >Sent: Nov 9, 2010 8:32 AM >To: amsat-bb(a)amsat.org >Subject: [amsat-bb] Re: AO51 pass this evening 0039UT > >I may be hated for this but I have to ask, if you make a contact and you >get the call wrong so you would not get a QSL card because you can't mail >the right person is it really fair to use another medium to search out the >correct call in order to secure the contact for award reasons? I always >thought the QSO had to be a successful exchange of at least the call signs >over the air to count as a contact. Please correct me if I'm wrong. > >Jerry >N0JY > In my opinion you are 100% correct. Make a second contact to make it legit. If you just want to find the right call for your own reasons or to arrange another contact, cool. If you want to use the busted QSO for an award, not cool. 73, Drew KO4MA

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Working the Transponder Sats
by Kent Frazier 10 Nov '10

10 Nov '10

It has been suggested to me that I try the transponder sats. My question is what type of equipment would I need for this. I'm currently unable to run any type of mast mounted antenna(s) and would prefer it be portable or mobile if possible. My current setup is an Icom W32-A handheld with an Elk antenna. Am I correct in my belief that I can't work the transponder sats with an FM radio? Thanks -- Kent, K5KNT

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Unable to work the ISS with OpenTracker+
by hb9tso＠bluewin.ch 10 Nov '10

10 Nov '10

Hello Since days I try to work the ISS DIGI, without any result ! There is no respond! It looks like the item: APOTC1 in the following string creates the problem for the ISS DIGI. HB9TSO/APRS/ARISS>APOTC1>UI,?,F0 (1199 baud): Has anyone experienced a simillar problem? Are ther other tracker which work? Terrestrical APRS is no problem. Very nice regards Rolf / HB9TSO

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Re: AO51 pass this evening 0039UT
by Andrew Glasbrenner 09 Nov '10

09 Nov '10

-----Original Message----- >From: Kent Frazier <kent(a)k5knt.net> >Sent: Nov 9, 2010 10:40 AM >To: amsat-bb(a)amsat.org >Subject: [amsat-bb] Re: AO51 pass this evening 0039UT > >Would this apply to using a digital voice recorder also, in your opinion? > Of course not, no more than writing it down would, but I think you know that. 73, Drew KO4MA PS If you want to avoid competing with others on satellite, may I suggest the transponder satellites? Hope to hear you on soon.

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AO51 pass this evening 0039UT
by Rick Tejera 09 Nov '10

09 Nov '10

All, Worked AO51 this evening, a pretty quiet pass, had some time to actually talk! Myself & Dave Kb5WIA work a station with call K7TWQ in CN94. When I went to log him in I could not find his call in any of the usual DB's, Dave also could not find him. We both tried several variations on the theme but no soap. If you're out there and we got your call wrong or if anyone knows who we worked, please let us know. CN94 is a new grid for me, I'd like to get it in the book. 73 Clear Skies Rick Tejera Editor SACnews, Public Outreach Coordinator Saguaro Astronomy Club Phoenix, Arizona www.saguaroastro.org <http://www.saguaroastro.org/> saguaroastro(a)cox.net K7TEJ, AMSAT 38452

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Office Closed
by Martha 09 Nov '10

09 Nov '10

The AMSAT Office will be closed on Thursday, November 11 in observance of Veterans' Day. -- 73- Martha

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The sea water antenna
by Bruce 09 Nov '10

09 Nov '10

This is really neat. Now, if Howard, G6LVB, can come up with some ham wizardry. 73...bruce From the BVARC reflector.... The sea water antenna. Your tax dollars at work ;) _http://www.public.navy.mil/spawar/Pacific/TechTransfer/ProductsServices/Pa… Billy R. Jones, N5EVD

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KC0MCX Address
by John Papay 09 Nov '10

09 Nov '10

Does anyone know Sean Larkin, KC0MCX? His address on qrz.com is listed in Denver, Colorado, however, when I worked him on the Lake Superior Grid Expedition on 4 August, he gave his grid square as EM63. Mail to his qrz.com address comes back (no longer at this address). Please reply offline. Thanks. 73, John K8YSE John Papay john(a)papays.com

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FS: Icom Z1A full duplex HT
by John Geiger 09 Nov '10

09 Nov '10

I have an Icom Z1A dualband (2m/70cm) HT for sale that does full duplex, making it perfect for the FM satellites. It is pretty much like the Icom W32A with one exception-you can remote mount the faceplate. That's right, it is like a mobile rig in that you can remote mount the face! It comes with the remote mount cable, and the display, keypad, mic, and speaker separate from the body of the HT so you have a speaker/mic in your had with the display and keypad. It also has the Icom dualband antenna with it (using a BNC connector for those of you who hate SMAs), a MAHA NiMH 9.6 volt battery for 5 watts out, and the manual. The battery will hold a charge but I can't guarantee for how long. I don't have the wall charger for it, but do have an Icom CP12 cigarette lighter cord, but this is missing the fuse and the metal tip on the end. You can replace the end, cut the end off and use it as a DC cord, and I will throw in a replacement cigarette lighter plug you can wire into it also. The HT will do dual receive, including dual receive on the same band. It is in good shape physically and works fine. I am asking $125 plus shipping for this HT. I can take paypal/check/MO/Cash. 73s John AA5JG

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