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EN81 on Sunday afternoon
by John Papay 13 Nov '10

13 Nov '10

I will be operating from EN81 on the 1921z pass of AO-27, 14 November. I may also be on the following SO-50 pass at 1928z. It's not a very rare grid but WA4HFN needs it so that's why I am going there. If you work me and need confirmation, just send an email and I'll qsl; no return card needed. 73, John K8YSE

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Re: AO-7 Mode A Antennas
by John Neeley 13 Nov '10

13 Nov '10

In my reference to my thread of last month concerning what folks were using for AO-7 Mode A RX antennas (29.45mhz), just about everyone had a different type, from CB mobile whips to Cubical Quads. In my quest to build something simple, that I hoped would fit my property footprint, I came up with a Vertical Wire Dipole, housed inside some PVC which is mounted against the wooden property fence. This antenna has seemed to work fairly well, and I've had numerous contacts using it. It seems to fit my bill and wallet also. No preamp is used at the antenna, which I am sure would/could help some, as only feeding this antenna with 50' of RG-58/u coax to the FT-847 transceiver. I have noticed that sometimes I hear the other station quite well, whereas I just barely can hear my own signal coming back on the downlink. I really think this is due to my uplink antenna which consists of just a single Arrow with the 2m elements in the horizontal plane. Unknown if it would improve if vertical, but too it could be a problem from RH to LH polarization, which I noticed when I still had my KLM's (which I should have never let go....). Anyway, for those looking for an easy downlink Mode A antenna, this vertical seems to fit the bill, at least for me. photo at: http://i863.photobucket.com/albums/ab199/W6ZKHJOHN/NewImage.jpg John W6ZKH DM06

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will operate tonight's SO-50 pass over FN42 at 2342 EST / 0442 Z
by Chris Danis 13 Nov '10

13 Nov '10

I'm really hankering to make some satellite contacts ASAP. Looks like the last workable pass of the evening over my location is for SO-50 at 23:42 EST, or 04:42 UTC. Looks like a nice pass, 60+ degrees max elevation. I'll be giving it a shot. Rick and Jeremy, I cc'd you because you offered a sked. Sorry for the late notice! If you can't make this time, don't worry at all -- I'll be trying again over the weekend, and will give more than an hour's heads-up next time. And Rick, I *think* the first few minutes of the pass has you in the footprint, but I'm not sure. Thanks again, all! & 73 -chris N2YYZ FN42

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AO-7 mode Switch time
by Bob- W7LRD 13 Nov '10

13 Nov '10

FYI-AO-7 switched from mode B to A right at 2321Z. Right in the middle of a qso. The old bucket of bolts seems to pretty good time. 73 Bob W7LRD

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WAS
by Bob Herrell 13 Nov '10

13 Nov '10

Congratulations Loren, K7CWQ for receiving Satellite WAS #323. Excellent!!! 73, Bob Herrell...AJ5C Satellite WAS #321 Satellite VUCC #203

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DN34/35 and DN24/25
by KERRY LA*DUKE 13 Nov '10

13 Nov '10

All, I plan to operate from DN24,25,34,35 starting with the AO27 pass at 1950Z on November13, 2010. I will operate AO27, SO50, AO51. HO68 may be in FM mode on Sunday. There is a possibility I will be operating on some earlier passes on November 13 depending on travel time. I wil try and operate some passes on November 14 starting with AO51 at 1247Z. I will be in DN35 first, then try and operate from the gridline of DN24/34 and finally, in DN25. I may operate some from DN36 also. 73 WC7V Kerry

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SO-50 pass over FN42 at 12:25a local / 0525Z
by Chris Danis 13 Nov '10

13 Nov '10

Was anyone working SO-50 during its pass over FN42 at 12:25a Eastern / 05:25 UTC? I just finished constructing a WA5VJB yagi just a few hours ago. Was listening on the downlink during the pass but heard nothing. (Didn't try transmitting.) Maybe no one was on, maybe the downlink is shifted off frequency slightly (I see a note of reports of this in the AMSAT Status page for the bird), or maybe my setup is just broken (very possible -- it's all new and I don't know what I'm doing!). In any case, I'll be trying some other passes of FM sats tomorrow. vy 73 -chris N2YYZ

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How to work SO-67 with a TS-790E
by Vincenzo Mone 13 Nov '10

13 Nov '10

Hi folks, tonight for the first time i heard SO-67 and with difficult I could work TA7OM. Checking the frequencies on the Amsa.org site, I can read that on the uplink I have to use FM NARROW. I own a ts-790E and would like to know how to set the FM NARROW Or do I need a filter? If I need a filter what it is the name? Thanks in advance 73 de Enzo IK8OZV EasyLog 5 BetaTester EasyLog PDA BetaTester WinBollet BetaTester D.C.I. CheckPoint Regione Campania Skype: ik8ozv8520 ********************************** ******* GSM +39 338 9749786 ******* ****** SMS +39 338 9749786 ****** ***** FAX +39 328 7244294 ***** *** 2nd e-mail: vimone(a)tin.it *** *********************************

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WAS
by Peter Portanova 13 Nov '10

13 Nov '10

Loren, What a noteworthy achievement, and a shinning example for others who believe a big antenna and power is sometimes what it takes. I'm sure you have many "driveway stories" to share, please consider an AMSAT article on your exploits! Congratulations. 73- Pete WB2OQQ www.massapequanyweather.com

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Satellite WAS # 323
by Loren 13 Nov '10

13 Nov '10

I have received Satellite WAS #323 from ARRL. And I am jazzed. My first contact was on 11-6-2009, with K8YSE. All of my contacts have been with an HT and an Arrow, from my driveway. I would like to thank all the hams who sent the cards that allowed me to get this award. I have needed help in this pursuit, and have been fortunate to get help and good advice from a number of Sat Ops. I need to go and pick up a frame. Thanks again. 73 Loren k7cwq CN94

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