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

CDE AR22R
by Howard Kowall 18 May '11

18 May '11

Hope this is ok to post but I have seen rotor talk on here before I just picked up an old CDE AR22R rotor and controller It is missing the choke for the pulse switch from the rotor to the controller anybody ever have to replace one of these or know the value ?? In the drawing it is labeled CH and part #A52 50426-00 and I cant find anything on it Thanks in advance to all that read and reply Howard VE4ISP

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AMSAT-NA Board of Directors Nominations Due by June 15th
by Alan P. Biddle 18 May '11

18 May '11

It is time to submit nominations for the upcoming open seats on the AMSAT-NA Board of Directors. The deadline is June 15th. A valid nomination requires either one Member Society, or five current individual members in good standing, to nominate an AMSAT member for the position. Four director's terms expire this year: Barry Baines, WD4ASW Alan Biddle, WA4SCA Drew Glasbrenner, KO4MA Tony Monteiro, AA2TX The four candidates receiving the highest number of votes will be seated as full Board members for two year terms. The two candidates receiving the next highest number of votes will be seated as alternate Board members for one year terms. Beginning this year, in addition to traditional submissions of written nominations which remains unchanged and is the preferred method, initial nominations may be made by electronic means. These include e-mail, FAX, or electronic image of a petition. Electronic petitions should be sent to MARTHA(a)AMSAT.ORG or faxed to 301-608-3410. Written nominations, consisting of names, calls, and individual signatures, should be mailed to: AMSAT-NA 850 Sligo Ave #600 Silver Spring, MD, 20910 No matter what method is used, petitions MUST arrive no later than June 15th at the AMSAT-NA office. If the nomination is a traditional written nomination, no other action is required. If it is other than this, i.e. electronic, a verifying traditional written petition MUST be received at the AMSAT-NA office at the above address within 7 days following the close of nominations on June 15th. ELECTRONIC SUBMISSIONS WITHOUT THIS SECOND, WRITTEN VERIFICATION ARE NOT VALID UNDER THE EXISTING AMSAT-NA BYLAWS. Alan Biddle WA4SCA AMSAT Corporate Secretary

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Thursday Dayton Airport at noon
by Gould Smith 18 May '11

18 May '11

We will be picking up people Thursday 19 May around noon at the Dayton airport. Anyone wishing a ride to Hara (to work) and later to the hotel, let me know ASAP. 73, Gould

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Dayton Frequency?
by KM9U 17 May '11

17 May '11

I plan to attend Dayton this year (first time since 1981) and would like to meet some of those that I've contacts with on the satellites. I was wondering if there might be an "agreed on" 2m or 70cm frequency (other than the normal simplex frequencies) that has been established for our "group"? Hope to see many of you in Dayton! 73, Chuck, KM9U

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Endeavour Lifts Off
by B J 17 May '11

17 May '11

A nice launch this morning and the external tank's just been jettisoned. 73s Bernhard VA6BMJ @ DO33FL

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SA 14.099 MHz CubeSat IARU-R1 Paper
by Trevor . 17 May '11

17 May '11

A paper is being submitted to the IARU-R1 conference on the South African CubeSat that will carry an HF beacon on 14.099 MHz. Read the paper - SC11_C4_26 I SARL CubeSat to carry 14 MHz beacon.pdf - in the C4 (HF) Papers that can be downloaded from: http://www.iaru-r1.org/index.php?option=com_remository&Itemid=173&func=sele… 73 Trevor M5AKA

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IARU-R1 to Discuss Problem of D-STAR Repeaters in Sat Band
by Trevor . 17 May '11

17 May '11

The IARU Region 1 Conference takes place in Sun City, South Africa in August. The papers to be discussed at the conference are now available. Among the papers is SC11_C5_16 OEVSV D-Star in Italy using SAT-Band Download the Sun City IARU General Conference papers from http://www.iaru-r1.org/index.php?option=com_remository&Itemid=173&func=sele… International Amateur Radio Union Region 1 Tri-annual conference hosted by the South African Radio League Sun City 12 - 19 August 2011 http://www.iaru2011.org.za/ 73 Trevor M5AKA

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satellite VUCC #210!
by Patrick STODDARD (WD9EWK/VA7EWK) 17 May '11

17 May '11

Hi! After I resubmitted my satellite VUCC application last Tuesday (10th) through the Logbook of the World, things seem to be working so much better. That application was approved the day after I submitted it (Wednesday, 11 May). Then the VUCC certificate and pin were mailed from ARRL on Thursday according to the postmark on the cardboard mailing tube, and it was in my mailbox today. Now this is how the electronic VUCC application process should work. Again, thanks to those who have submitted their logs to the LOTW system. I'm now at 114 confirmed via LOTW, as one more grid was confirmed in the past few days since my application was processed. I'm happy that ARRL was able to process this application in a way much more timely than my original VUCC application back in February. I think there are still some bugs in the process of moving VUCC into the LOTW system, and maybe some will be able to talk with the ARRL folks at Dayton later this week about that. The document that John K8YSE referenced earlier today about the discrepancy between VUCC and DXCC application fees is an interesting read. It shows what I (and others) have felt about the VUCC fee structure. This, too, is something that should be brought up to the ARRL at Dayton. This has already had an effect on whether hams will apply for - or get endorsements for - VUCC awards. For those going to Dayton, have a great time! 73! Patrick WD9EWK/VA7EWK http://www.wd9ewk.net/

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Re: Dayton Frequency?
by Dave Taylor 17 May '11

17 May '11

Don't overlook the various events described on the AMSAT web site. The Thursday night gathering and Friday banquet are particularly good times to meet and hob-nob with your fellow satellite users. -- Dave, W8AAS On May 16, 2011, at 8:36 PM, KM9U wrote: > Well, its beginning to sound like I'd be better off using a cell > phone...so sad. My number is area code 3 one seven, 5 zero fore, > fife six four too > > KM9U > . > ----- Original Message ----- From: "Dave Taylor" <dave.w8aas(a)verizon.net > > > To: "AMSAT BB" <amsat-bb(a)amsat.org> > Sent: Monday, May 16, 2011 20:14 > Subject: [amsat-bb] Re: Dayton Frequency? > > >> Those repeaters have been suggested by AMSAT in the past because they >> are close to the Fairborn hotel where AMSAT has its room block and >> because the repeater owners have welcomed us. >> >> Setting the record straight, however, they do not belong to DARA; >> they >> are run by the Upper Valley ARC. >> >> -- Dave, W8AAS >> (looking forward to being home in Dayton again) >> >> >> On May 16, 2011, at 6:15 PM, Alan P. Biddle wrote: >> >>> Chuck, >>> >>> Nominally, there are a couple of DARA repeaters which are suggested >>> for >>> AMSAT: >>> >>> 145.410 MHz -600 KHz 118.8 Hz Pl >>> 442.375 MHz +5 MHz 118.8 HZ Pl >>> >>> I monitor them when driving around, but don't hear much AMSAT- >>> specific >>> traffic. Friendly folks though! Inside the arena, I don't even >>> try, due to >>> the intermod and general din. >>> >>> >>> 73s, >>> >>> Alan >>> WA4SCA >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> -----Original Message----- >>> From: amsat-bb-bounces(a)amsat.org [mailto:amsat-bb-bounces@amsat.org] >>> On >>> Behalf Of KM9U >>> Sent: Monday, May 16, 2011 4:48 PM >>> To: amsat-bb(a)amsat.org >>> Subject: [amsat-bb] Dayton Frequency? >>> >>> I plan to attend Dayton this year (first time since 1981) and would >>> like to >>> meet some of those that I've contacts with on the satellites. >>> I was wondering if there might be an "agreed on" 2m or 70cm >>> frequency >>> (other than the normal simplex frequencies) that has been >>> established for >>> our "group"? >>> >>> Hope to see many of you in Dayton! >>> 73, >>> Chuck, KM9U >>> >>> >

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revised VUCC fees; comparison updated
by John Papay 17 May '11

17 May '11

Chris, KC0YBM, discovered that the new VUCC application form dated "May2011" has some reduced fees on it. I have revised my one page comparison accordingly. It can be downloaded at: http://www.papays.com/vuccfees052011.pdf The major concern is the initial application for VUCC compared to DXCC. If you submit 120 cards for your initial VUCC award, you'll pay $35.00. If you submit 120 cards for your initial DXCC award, you will pay only $12.00! This certainly discourages participation in the VUCC program from those just starting out. Note that once again fees were changed without any fanfare. You just download the application and see what they are. Considering all of the email we get from the ARRL, you would think that the new fees would be announced via that venue. Just another point to discuss with the ARRL. Please print some copies of the new version and take them with you to Dayton. It will help put pressure on the situation. 73, John K8YSE

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