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

19 Feb '11

I found a web page that says it can track http://www.n2yo.com/?s=7530 and i installed a new Orbitron, and gave it the latest set of keps it wanted to do. Thing is the two things do not agree at all where Oscar 7 is at. not even close. soo how do I tell who is right other than to wait for a pass from either one and see if i hear anything. Joe WB9SBD -- The Original Rolling Ball Clock Idle Tyme Idle-Tyme.com http://www.idle-tyme.com

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Mode A
by Joe 19 Feb '11

19 Feb '11

It has been at least a Decade since i was on a bird. My question is with all the birds up there now. Are any operational in mode A ? Joe WB9SBD -- The Original Rolling Ball Clock Idle Tyme Idle-Tyme.com http://www.idle-tyme.com

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Re: Mode A
by k6yk 19 Feb '11

19 Feb '11

It was just on mode B at 17:00 Feb. 19th, and ND9M/MM was on from RL89. 73, John, K6YK On Sat, 19 Feb 2011 12:00:32 -0500 Andrew Glasbrenner <glasbrenner(a)mindspring.com> writes: > On 2/19/2011 11:49 AM, Joe wrote: > > I just went there and see a chart for reception reports, But i > done > > see where it says what mode it is going to be in and when? > > > You have to look at the pattern and extrapolate. As Bob pointed out, > > currently it switches around 2330Z every day. > > 73, Drew KO4MA > _______________________________________________ > 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 > ____________________________________________________________ Brooks LOVE IT. SHOOT IT. LIVE IT. Learn how! http://thirdpartyoffers.juno.com/TGL3141/4d5ffb4ea2d1e3ecb29st05vuc

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flex & satpc32
by Nick Pugh K5QXJ 19 Feb '11

19 Feb '11

I am trying to configure a flex and satpc32. I have satpc32 talking to the flex . I am having trouble hearing the down link when the tx is on the b vfo. Can some one tell me how to preset the flex ? Thanks nick Office 337 593 8700 Cell 337 258 2527 Helping UL become a world Class Engineering and Educational School

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Arrisat-1
by Kevin Deane 19 Feb '11

19 Feb '11

I have been slackin, did they put it out or is it still postponed??? Kevin KF7MYK

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ND9M/MM - AO7 Ops from RL89
by Clary, James T, Civilian 19 Feb '11

19 Feb '11

I expect to be QRV on AO7 at 19/1703Z near the middle of the band if the local winds don't get too out of hand overnight. CW will be the mode at least at first. SSB will be available but I frequently have a hard time hearing my downlink with lower elevation passes, and this one will top off at about 14 degrees at my QTH. I should be in or near grid RL89 at that time. 73, Jim, ND9M / VQ9JC Grid RL68

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Yaesu 847 power supply -linear vs. switching
by zach hillerson 18 Feb '11

18 Feb '11

I purchased a Yaesu 847 for both satellite and HF work. Since this is my 1st base-style transceiver I am now in need of a power supply. I was originally considering the Astron RS35M and am curious if linear or switching is the proper choice? Is there a Amsat BB favorite between switching and linear? Thanks for any help! Zach N4ERZ

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WD9EWK on FO29 @ 2331 UTC today
by Patrick STODDARD 18 Feb '11

18 Feb '11

Hi! I will do one more demonstration today from the Yuma AZ hamfest on FO29 at 2331 UTC today. If you are on that pass, please feel free to call WD9EWK on there. 73! Patrick WD9EWK/VA7EWK http://www.wd9ewk.net/

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Office Closed
by Martha 18 Feb '11

18 Feb '11

The AMSAT office will be closed on Monday, February 21 for observance of Presidents' Day. -- 73- Martha

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Using Predict with a dynamic qth file
by Bobby Lacey 18 Feb '11

18 Feb '11

Hi, Is it possible to dynamically change predict's qth file from a socket connection? Looking to develop a small web app that gives updates on pass times depending on your current geolocation. 73 Bobby KF4GTA

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