January 2011 - AMSAT-BB - mailman.amsat.org

W6RO QSL & VUCC
by Jeff Yanko 27 Jan '11

27 Jan '11

Hi all, After making my submission to VUCC Satellite, yes it was still "a go" to get this award after the surprise fees were implemented. I was told by the local card checker that the W6RO, Queen Mary, QSL was not valid due to the fact that the grid, DM03, was not to be found anywhere on the card. After looking over the card myself again, he was correct. It had all of the QSO data and the information about the Queen mary but the DM03 grid was no where to be found. Not sure if anybody else had this problem with their checker, etc. but my card checker caught it very well. I never thought to look for the grid since most cards have them on it. So if you have a W6RO waiting to be submitted and it doesn't have the grid printed on it from the person filling out the QSL, don't bother sending it in, it will be considered invalid. Upon learning about this from my card checker, I dropped the organization who operates and maintains the W6RO station and told them the situation. Hopefully, they will include the grid square on their cards in the future. DM03 is not exactly an easy one to work since most of it is in water. 73, Jeff WB3JFS

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Net Statistics
by Clint Bradford 27 Jan '11

27 Jan '11

Although I've been involved on the 'Net for over 20 years, in no way do I claim to understand it all. Here's a site that shows the status of several Internet resources ... engrossing statistics ... and YES, I do have a source of caffeine (coffee pot) in the home office. http://www.internetpulse.net/ Clint

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Stardust-NExT Probe Spots Comet Tempel 1
by B J 27 Jan '11

27 Jan '11

http://www.jpl.nasa.gov/news/news.cfm?release=2011-029&cid=release_2011-029… 73s Bernhard VA6BMJ @ DO33FL

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FW: Re: HO-68 Status
by Kevin Deane 27 Jan '11

27 Jan '11

From: summit496(a)live.com To: clintbrad4d(a)earthlink.net Subject: RE: [amsat-bb] Re: HO-68 Status Date: Wed, 26 Jan 2011 17:08:41 -0800 http://www.southgatearc.org/news/january2010/ho68_schedule_2301.htm I just found this one... I will be on this weekend maybe we could try a prearanged attempt on some of the birds? Kevin KF7MYK > From: clintbrad4d(a)earthlink.net > Date: Wed, 26 Jan 2011 12:30:39 -0800 > To: amsat-bb(a)amsat.org > Subject: [amsat-bb] Re: HO-68 Status > > >> ... Is there a webpage that shows the current on/off times for HO68? The one that you link to from the satellite status page on the AMSAT website hasn't been updated since December. > > Just to be absolutely clear and accurate, the AMSAT page refers us to the official page of the project. It is the HO-68 project team's non-updating that is to be "faulted," and by no means AMSAT's. > > I mean, if the actual project's site isn't being maintained ... we cannot fault those who point to it. > > Sorry, John ... I just answered another message elsewhere that "demeaned" AMSAT for no legitimate reason ... Clint gets a little defensive at times ... (grin) > > Clint, K6LCS > > > > _______________________________________________ > Sent via AMSAT-BB(a)amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author. > Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite program! > Subscription settings: http://amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb

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FW: 2 ht vs. 1-duplex ht
by Kevin Deane 27 Jan '11

27 Jan '11

From: summit496(a)live.com To: qstick333(a)yahoo.com Subject: RE: [amsat-bb] 2 ht vs. 1-duplex ht Date: Wed, 26 Jan 2011 17:01:37 -0800 Hello I too am recently addicted, I dont know exactly what you are using, I do not have a duplex rig, and am reluctant to get one considering all the controversy, and real full duplex and so on. I do know that ANY dual band antenna and ANY dual band and duplex whatever you are compromising. Try and cram everything in one rig and one antenna one coax.... It is just not as good as 2 seperate stations period. Unless you are gonna spend all kinds of money on one of those dream radios, you know? I wrote an article on my attemps and failures starting out with the sats, >>> nvllrc.org <<< FM Satellites section. A friend of mine made a little web site recently and let me put sat stuff on there. It is brand new so dont expect much, but I put all the usefull info I had at the end of the story, I will be adding a bunch of stuff this week that I found. What we use is in there, I think we spoiled ourselves with fairly good equip to start out. It is definately not great but works really well. So anyway, just thought I would give you my 2 cents. I find it really nice to have a totally different radio, ant, coax, for the receive, I can hear all the birds clear as day! But we need another SSB rig to work the big boy sats, I am dying to do that! I will be on this weekend, I didnt get your call so I dont know how far you are but I would love to try a pre aranged contact??? New Guy Kevin KF7MYK DM09 > Date: Wed, 26 Jan 2011 12:19:40 -0800 > From: qstick333(a)yahoo.com > To: amsat-bb(a)amsat.org > Subject: [amsat-bb] 2 ht vs. 1-duplex ht > > Good afternoon all - > > As I am officially hooked after my first week of operating the satellites, I am trying to gain a bit better operating setup. I love the arrow and tripod that I am using and find the Yaesu FT60 to be perfectly suitable. I am thinking that operating duplex would be a big help so that I will know if I am making it into the hectic afternoon passes of AO51. I'm not thrilled with having extra stuff to lug in and out, front yard and back etc... but I want to do what's best for making contacts. > > Is there a group consensus of whether 1 HT that is true duplex or running two HT's is a better formula? I's love to hear your thoughts, > > Zach > > > > > > _______________________________________________ > Sent via AMSAT-BB(a)amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author. > Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite program! > Subscription settings: http://amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb

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Re: Antenna Observations/Question
by John Becker 27 Jan '11

27 Jan '11

a coat hanger will "some what" work also. But I really guess that age old saying of - " you get what you pay for " Best sums it up. In a "Dirty Harry" voice - "do you want it to just work or work great?"

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Re: UKuke-1 Announcement
by G0MRF＠aol.com 26 Jan '11

26 Jan '11

That is good news. Also, I see bids are being solicited from anyone / any team who would like to form the official U-Kube ground station for the 1 year duration of the mission. There are a list of 20 requirements for the ground station at: _http://www.ukspaceagency.bis.gov.uk/20701.aspx_ (http://www.ukspaceagency.bis.gov.uk/20701.aspx) Two are fairly easy. 1) Must have full amateur radio license. 2) Antenna must have RH and LH polarisation. 73 David In a message dated 26/01/2011 17:33:32 GMT Standard Time, g.shirville(a)btinternet.com writes: Sorry this time WITH the relevant link! _http://www.ukspaceagency.bis.gov.uk/21973.aspx_ (http://www.ukspaceagency.bis.gov.uk/21973.aspx) ----- Original Message ----- From: _Graham Shirville_ (mailto:[email protected])

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Re: HO-68 Status
by Clint Bradford 26 Jan '11

26 Jan '11

>> ... Is there a webpage that shows the current on/off times for HO68? The one that you link to from the satellite status page on the AMSAT website hasn't been updated since December. Just to be absolutely clear and accurate, the AMSAT page refers us to the official page of the project. It is the HO-68 project team's non-updating that is to be "faulted," and by no means AMSAT's. I mean, if the actual project's site isn't being maintained ... we cannot fault those who point to it. Sorry, John ... I just answered another message elsewhere that "demeaned" AMSAT for no legitimate reason ... Clint gets a little defensive at times ... (grin) Clint, K6LCS

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HO68 status
by John Geiger 26 Jan '11

26 Jan '11

Is there a webpage that shows the current on/off times for HO68? The one that you link to from the satellite status page on the AMSAT website hasn't been updated since December. 73s John AA5JG

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ARISSAT-1
by jcowens1＠comcast.net 26 Jan '11

26 Jan '11

What is the projected active date for ARISSAT-1?? John Owens - N7TK Celebrating over 50 Years in Ham Radio No. 1 Honor Roll

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