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

Staying for FO29 pass @ 0135-0155 UTC tonight
by Patrick STODDARD 15 Aug '10

15 Aug '10

Hi! WD9EWK will be on 2 more passes from DM23vx/DM24va - AO51 @ 0105-0118 UTC, followed by FO29 @ 0135-0155 UTC, before heading back home. Warm here, but coping. APRS in this VX-8GR HT I picked up in Dayton is nice. With digipeaters on mountaintops out here, most of Arizona is covered, including my current location. After watching K8YSE use it on his current trip, I will look to include this radio on my future road trips as well. 73! Patrick WD9EWK/VA7EWK - southeast of Parker, Arizona http://www.wd9ewk.net/ Find me on APRS: http://aprs.fi/WD9EWK-7

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SO-67 Europe 15 August
by Ib Christoffersen 15 Aug '10

15 Aug '10

The following is planned: Europe 07:54 09:28 17:07 18:39 Have a nice weekend. 73 OZ1MY Ib

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Grid Location
by Michael 15 Aug '10

15 Aug '10

I have been trying to figure out my grid location and have came up with different solutions for the last two letters. What is the most accurate way to figure this out? I went to Hamcall I think the sites called, they have me in the wrong area code for my phone number and conflicts with the grid. I live in point place a suburb of Toledo,Ohio roughly a mile from Michigan State line and very close to Lake Erie ! N8GBU Best wishes Mike --- avast! Antivirus: Outbound message clean. Virus Database (VPS): 100813-0, 08/13/2010 Tested on: 8/13/2010 11:29:45 AM avast! - copyright (c) 1988-2010 ALWIL Software. http://www.avast.com

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WD9EWK @ DM23vx/DM24va now
by Patrick STODDARD 15 Aug '10

15 Aug '10

Hi! WD9EWK will be on a few passes over the next couple of hours, starting with AO51 @ 2325 UTC and including an FO29 pass around 2350 UTC. I am north of the AZ72/AZ95 junction, southeast of Parker in La Paz County AZ. See my QTH at http://aprs.fi/WD9EWK-7 if you are curious. I should be here through the 0105 UTC AO51 pass, but might stay for FO29 @ 0135 UTC if there is any interest. 73! Patrick WD9EWK/VA7EWK - near Parker, Arizona http://www.wd9ewk.net/

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AMSAT election reminder II
by Alan P. Biddle 14 Aug '10

14 Aug '10

Just another nag that the AMSAT election for members of the Board of Directors is in progress. The end of the summer, and the start of school is upon us. Still, if you haven't gotten around to it, take a few minutes to vote. The deadline will be here in a month. Obviously it is important as a member to vote, but it is also important for Board members to receive your input in this way. 73s, Alan Biddle WA4SCA AMSAT Corporate Secretary

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SO-67 over Europe 14 August
by Ib Christoffersen 14 Aug '10

14 Aug '10

Hi European Satellit users. SO-67 is planned to be active as follows: 14 August 2010 UTC Europe (UTC) Turn on times: 08:12 09:46 17:26 I saw the first pas too late :-) You can find the information on: http://www.amsatsa.org.za/ Then you do not have to rely on me ! Observations over the last couple of days: It turns on by itself - not necessarily at the exact time given. It sounds best if you do not use the CTCSS tone. Have a nice weekend. 73 OZ1MY Ib

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G5400/G5500 with Fox Delta ST1
by Dave Webb KB1PVH 14 Aug '10

14 Aug '10

If anyone is using a Fox Delta ST1 with a Yaesu 5400 or 5500 please contact me off list. I have a couple questions. Thanks, Dave - KB1PVH Sent from my Verizon Wireless DROID

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AMSAT Awards
by Bruce 14 Aug '10

14 Aug '10

Here are awards for July and thus far in August. The following have entered into the Satellite Communicators Club for making their first satellite QSO. George Jounakros, K2KVI Johnathon Ballard, KI4UKF Stephen Ponder, N5WBI Bob Herrell, AJ5C Jason Brisco, N5NBJ The following have earned the AMSAT Communications Achievement Award. Stephen Rish, K8SAR #516 The following have earned the South Africa AMSAT Communications Achievement Award John Neeley, W5ZKH #US148 To see all the awards visit http://www.amsat.org or http://www.amsatnet.com Bruce Paige, KK5DO AMSAT Director Contests and Awards ARRL Awards Manager (WAS, 5BWAS, VUCC), VE Houston AMSAT Net - Wed 0100z on Echolink - Conference *AMSAT* Also streaming MP3 at http://www.amsatnet.com Podcast at http://www.amsatnet.com/podcast.xml or iTunes

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Operating tomorrow at DM34 & DM44
by Rick Tejera 14 Aug '10

14 Aug '10

All, It's hot here in Phoenix , so tomorrow I'm planning on heading up north near Dewey to get out of the heat and get some telescoping time in as well. I'll be Observing from grid DM34wm. I'll be working the following passes: AO-51 14-Aug-10 23:25:50UT SO-50 15-Aug-10 0:01:41UT AO-51 15-Aug-10 1:05:43UT If I can get out early enough I'll try to Work the AO-27 pass at 2119UT and the SO-50 pass at 2020UT from the Grid Boundary of DM34 & DM44. Though close to Phoenix, I'll told that these two rids are not worked very much, so if you need them give me a call. The weather looks good, so unless the forecast are way off base, I'll be up there. 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

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JOTA Oct 16-17 in Victorville CA
by Clint Bradford 13 Aug '10

13 Aug '10

We need someone to dome working the birds in Victorville, CA on either (or both!) Sat and Sunday, October 16-17 in Victorville, CA. I cannot do it - I'll be demo'ing/presenting in Sam Ramon at PACIFICON. Anyone available for some high-energy FUN with the Scouts? Clint, K6LCS 909-241-7666

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