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

TM-D710 Satellite programming
by Reid Crowe 17 Aug '10

17 Aug '10

I am trying to program some satellite frequencies into my TM-D710. Has anyone had any luck with programming a cross band split into the memory? I was able to do this with my VX-7R and assumed that all radios would support this. If not possible, how do the D710 users in the group operate the birds? Thanks in advance, Reid N0RC

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Emeritus President of the italian Republic Francesco Cossiga i0FCG died today in Roma
by i8cvs 17 Aug '10

17 Aug '10

Hi All, I am very concerned to inform that the emritus President od the italian Republic Senator Francesco Cossiga radio amateur i0FCG died to day in Rome at 83 For more information on his life and radio activity look at QRZ.com 73" de i8CVS Domenico

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SO-67 schedule Europe for the next days
by Ib Christoffersen 17 Aug '10

17 Aug '10

Hi European satellite operators, There is a list for the next days on: http://www.amsatsa.org.za/ Please remember it is subject to changes without notice. If you use it or just hear it please report it on: http://oscar.dcarr.org/ Have fun. 73 OZ1MY Ib

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ARRL SW Division Newsletter
by Clint Bradford 17 Aug '10

17 Aug '10

Gordon West and my sat demo at the Orange County Fair earlier this month was written up in the ARRL Southwestern Division's newsletter ... Either just the four "relevant" (g) four pages -or- the entire 16-page newsletter are available for download on the DOCS page at ... http://www.k6lcs.com It's the fifth or sixth doc down the page. CQ Magazine has also accepted our article proposal - watch for it in an upcoming issue! Clint, K6LCS 909-241-7666

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FT-897 and SatPC32
by Matt Severin 17 Aug '10

17 Aug '10

Is anyone using using SatPC32 to steer an FT-897? I am trying to isolate an issue that I am having with my setup and I am wondering if someone could contact me off list to troubleshoot my set up. Thank you in advance. Matt, N8MS

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AO-51 Sat recording 8/5/10 21:06-21:20Z
by Jim Bennett 16 Aug '10

16 Aug '10

Does anyone have the recording on AO-51, 8/5/10/ 21:06-21:20. I got the call and the grid both wrong on one of my contacts. I have gotten the call wrong before and the grid wrong before, but never both on the same contact. Thanks, Ke4kol Jim

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Hawaii needed for WAS-Satellite
by Bob Herrell 15 Aug '10

15 Aug '10

Hello all. I need help with a contact with Hawaii. It is my last state for WAS - Satellite. Anyone in Hawaii that might be able to help? I have emails into NH7WN and NH6VB. Thanks 73, Bob Herrell - AJ5C AMSAT #36645 __________ Information from ESET Smart Security, version of virus signature database 5367 (20100814) __________ The message was checked by ESET Smart Security. http://www.eset.com

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ST-1 Help
by Dave Webb KB1PVH 15 Aug '10

15 Aug '10

Thank you to all that responded. I ended up having one of the plugs wired backwards. Dave - KB1PVH Sent from my Verizon Wireless DROID

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Re: Lake Superior Grid Expedition update
by Rodney Waln 15 Aug '10

15 Aug '10

he is doing a great job and i give my thanks, i just have one question, with all of the hills and obstacles what does he use to get an accurate true north-reading?? for tracking and leveling, thanks kc0zhf

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Lake Superior Grid Expedition update
by John Papay 15 Aug '10

15 Aug '10

This is our first night in a motel with internet access since we left Sault Ste Marie, MI 9 days ago. We have traveled 2300 miles and operated in at least 18 grids and have made 888 contacts on 65 passes. We have been camping in our tent for the last 9 nights but tonight it is windy and raining so the motel was a good choice. Monday we should operate in EN38 and possibly EN28 late in the day. New grids that were not part of the plan were EO20 (today) and EO31, Red Lake Ontario, as far north as the roads go. We have operated on two grid lines. There are very few grid lines that have a good shot at the sky. There are hills and trees most everywhere. Northwest Ontario is a beautiful and for the most part unspoiled land. Lakes are everywhere and usually provide a shot at the sky if you can find a road that doesn't have a barrier of trees. The equipment is working very well. SatPC32 is controlling the radio and the rotor (with the LVB tracker) and not missing a beat. The only casualty has been the 5 el 2 meter Mosley beam. Two of the directors have broken off One was repaired using copper wire and a inline crimp connector. The other one was replaced with a brass rod found at a Home Depot in Thunder Bay. We have been down some really rough dirt roads to get to these grids off the beaten path and the antenna is constantly vibrating. The UHF 7x7 Arrow is holding up well. Weather has been warm for the most part and not much rain at night. We have had some rain during our travels but it has not affected the satellite activity since the only thing you need to do before each pass is to orient the antenna north. After that you are in the truck. The antenna setup in the truck is a magnet for questions. Everyone wants to know what it's for. Tuesday we will camp in EN48. Wednesday it will be EN58 briefly and EN57 back in the US. This is subject to change if we see something that we want to take in. I am trying to work stations as quickly as possible. The record is 26 contacts on an AO-51 pass but it is not unusual to work over 20 stations. AO-27 is not as productive since I can't hear it when it turns on being so far north. HO-68 netted some nice contacts including OH8MBN. I have not made any contacts on AO-7. A few contacts have been made on FO-29 and VO-52. Thanks to the AO-51 control team for keeping things running, and to Alan Kung for scheduling HO68 for central North American passes. If you have any special requests, send them to KD8CAO. We have a daily sked on 40 meters. 73, John K8YSE/VE3 EN29

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