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Satellites Follow ... Woodpeckers
by Clint Bradford 19 Dec '10

19 Dec '10

An Idaho University team has been using a satellite-borne laser to try to predict in which part of a State forest the birds might be living. http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-11867165 Clint

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Still at DM31....
by Patrick STODDARD (WD9EWK/VA7EWK) 19 Dec '10

19 Dec '10

Hi! It has been a nice day down here at "Gringo Pass", the collection of shops on the north side of the USA/Mexico border in Lukeville, Arizona. I have worked 9 passes as of the 2302 UTC AO-51 pass. I plan on working 3 more passes before 0100 UTC (FO-29 @ 0010 UTC, SO-50 @ 0020 UTC or whenever I stop working stations on FO-29, then AO-51 @ 0042 UTC). By that point, it will be dark down here and time to go home. I know my APRS track stopped about 20 miles/32km north of Lukeville, and I won't be back in range of that last digi until I go back there. My operating location is in DM31ov, about 50 yards/meters north of the border fence on the west side of AZ-85 - the same place I operated from on my other trip down here last year. 73! Patrick WD9EWK/VA7EWK http://www.wd9ewk.net/

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Re: Is there software to decode packet without a TNC?
by PA3GUO 18 Dec '10

18 Dec '10

Hi Rick See also my earlier post today, with the MixW example videos (http://www.amsat.org/amsat/archive/amsat-bb/100day/msg88823.html). MixW is free downloadable (Truetty seems not) Henk, PA3GUO > Scott, > Yes, I meant a link to the software. Sorry if that wasn't clear. >>http://www.dxsoft.com/en/products/truetty/ and >>http://www.qsl.net/wm2u/truetty.html.

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Just arrived @ DM31
by Patrick STODDARD (WD9EWK/VA7EWK) 18 Dec '10

18 Dec '10

Hi! I just arrived at Lukeville AZ in DM31, and will be on VO52 @ 1657 UTC. APRS reception is spotty here, and so-so Internet access via cellular. Good weather after pre-sunrise rain up in Phoenix. 73! Patrick WD9EWK/VA7EWK http://www.wd9ewk.net/

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KD8KSN/8 EN90/EM99 Tomorrow (Friday 17)
by Zachary Beougher 18 Dec '10

18 Dec '10

Hi All! I will be operating portable from the EN90/EM99 gridline tomorrow afternoon from about 1800z-2045z. I know these are not rare grids, but I have spoken with a few of you that need them. I finally got a little break in school, so it sounded like a good time to make a road trip. Here are the passes I am planning to be on: HO68 – 1805z – 8* (This will be a good pass to work some of the far northwestern North American stations) AO27 – 1837z – 73* SO50 – 1850z – 13* AO27 – 2019z – 12* SO50 – 2030z – 81* If this is a new grid(s) for anyone, just send me an email, and as long as you are in the log, I will send you a card. No need for a return card. 73! Zack KD8KSN

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Re: Is there software to decode packet without a TNC?
by Rick Tejera 18 Dec '10

18 Dec '10

Scott, Yes, I meant a link to the software. Sorry if that wasn't clear. Like you my station is an HT, homebrew antenna, & a digital recorder. I wondered if there was a way to do this with simple equipment. I'll have to give this a try. Sent from my iPod Rick Tejera Editor, SACnews Saguaro Astronomy Club www.saguaroastro.org K7TEJ On Dec 18, 2010, at 7:49, "Scott Richardson" <scott(a)aves-specta.com> wrote: >> Is there a link? > > Rick, > > Do you mean to the bird or the software? Not to the bird; I'm using basic handhelds and no computer. Yes to the software at http://www.dxsoft.com/en/products/truetty/ and http://www.qsl.net/wm2u/truetty.html. > > Scott >

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More On Akatsuki Venus Probe
by B J 18 Dec '10

18 Dec '10

http://mdn.mainichi.jp/mdnnews/news/20101218p2g00m0dm014000c.html http://www.yomiuri.co.jp/dy/national/T101217004031.htm 73s Bernhard VA6BMJ @ DO33FL

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K0BAM road trip
by jim9251＠gmail.com 18 Dec '10

18 Dec '10

I'll be in DM58 this weekend for the following passes if anyone needs this grid: SATURDAY 12/18 - DM58 DELTA COUNTY COLORADO AO-27 1903z AO-51 2303z SO-50 2237z SUNDAY 12/19 - DM58 DELTA COUNTY COLORADO AO-27 2100z AO-51 2224z SO-50 2126z

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M-Squared Eggbeater woes
by George Henry 18 Dec '10

18 Dec '10

>From the ground, I can see that the fiberglass support rod for the loops on my 2-meter M2 Eggbeater has separated from the center housing, and the loops are now bobbing around in the wind. Before I even *think* about climbing up there to fix it or put something else in its place in the middle of a Chicago winter, can anyone provide any details on how the rod attaches to the housing? (photographs would be even better) It's been up there a while, and my memory of the construction has faded.... George, KA3HSW

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Is there software to decode packet without a TNC?
by vtnn43e＠comcast.net 18 Dec '10

18 Dec '10

Is there software to decode packet without a TNC? I would like to decode transmissions from the satellites but don't have a need to transmit and was wondering if such a program exists. Zack N8FNR

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