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

Pre-amps with SWR meter
by wolthui3＠msu.edu 15 Jun '11

15 Jun '11

Installing my new UHF/VHF SSB preamps tonight. I have FT-847 to send 12VDC to them. I currently have an SWR meter between the 847 and the preamps. Can I feed power through the SWR meter safely? The SWR meter is an SX-1000 by Diamond. Thanks, Mike kb8zgl

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ISS HRD
by Kevin Deane 15 Jun '11

15 Jun '11

Does anyone know how to fix HRD keps, Amsat and Heavens are right on and all the other sats are good. I know they had to boost the ISS and I did see that post but is there any way to get HRD going right? The automatic dealy bob is doing its thing, but obviously not getting the updated keps for ISS...:( Kevin KF7MYK

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It's Getting Crowded In Orbit
by B J 15 Jun '11

15 Jun '11

http://spaceflightnow.com/news/n1106/15debris/ 73s Bernhard VA6BMJ @ DO33FL

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My new life
by Robert McGwier 15 Jun '11

15 Jun '11

After 25 years continuous employment by the Institute for Defense Analyses, I am moving on. I have an exciting new position at Va. Tech. and will be back in four land starting next week. http://www.vtnews.vt.edu/articles/2011/06/061511-engineering-mcgwierhumedir… Bob N4HY -- Robert W. McGwier rwmcgwier(a)vt.edu <rwmcgwier(a)gmail.com>Director of Research Hume Center for National Security and Technology Research Professor, ECE 447 Durham Hall (0350), Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, VA 24061 Amateur Radio Station: N4HY Engineer, Mathematician (Ph.D Brown University)

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Elizabeth Clark
by Martha 15 Jun '11

15 Jun '11

I have just talked to K3IO concerning the plans for his wife's Elizabeth's memorial. The service will be held in about one month in Clinton, South Carolina at the family church where her ashes will be scattered. In the near future, a memorial service will be held in the local Washington area. I will post details when they become available. Donations can be made in Elizabeth's name to: The American Cancer Society, Box 22718, Oklahoma City, OK 73123-1718, The Susan G Komen for the Cure, ATTN: Donor Services, Box 650309, Dallas TX 75265-0309 or the charity of your choice. -- 73- Martha

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For Sale - many items
by Peter Sils 15 Jun '11

15 Jun '11

Fox Delta ST-1 Satellite rotor controller with G-5500 DIN interface cable & USB computer interface in HB enclosure - $35 Fox Delta ST-3 Satellite rotor controller with serial computer interface and G-5500 DIN interface cable. New, never used, $65 K5GNA AIDC 3731AA 2.4 GHz down converter with corner reflector and a rectangular screened dish antenna ( approx. 1’ x 2”’– Lots of gain!). 144 IF. With pwr inserter and pwr supply. Like new. $145 Drake 2880 2.4 GHz Downconverter. Professionally modified to 144 IF. Low NF. Full documentation. Like new. $45 Microwave marker at 2400.375 in nice small enclosure and BNC antenna jack and Icom FA-140BB Rubber Duck. http://homepages.ihug.co.nz/~jpsl/g0mrf_2.htm http://g0mrf.com/source2.htm RCA Female for 12v. Nice! $45 Down East Microwave 13ULNA 2.4GHz <.7dBNF LNA w/ N connectors – Like new. $95 Prices plus shipping. Please email Peter at: KD0AA at Yahoo.com TNX 4 reading!

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Last call for AMSAT-NA Board of Director nominations!
by Alan P. Biddle 15 Jun '11

15 Jun '11

Nominations must be submitted to the AMSAT-NA office by close of business today. Procedures are reproduced below. 73s, Alan WA4SCA AMSAT Corporate Secretary ======================================== 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 nom- ination 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.=A0 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 EXIST- ING AMSAT-NA BYLAWS.

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AO-51---please continue reporting!
by Mark L. Hammond 15 Jun '11

15 Jun '11

Hello all, Over the last couple of days, we have been seeing some extended operational times after turning AO-51 ON. Your reports from around the world for the next few days will be especially helpful! Information about when it's ON and when it's OFF is of great interest right now and for the next few days. The best place to let everybody know is here: http://oscar.dcarr.org/ Thanks! -- Mark L. Hammond [N8MH]

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CALIPSO - 3 Billion Photos So Far
by Clint Bradford 14 Jun '11

14 Jun '11

Five-year-old satellite CALIPSO took its 3 billionth image June 2 - the image showe a vertical look at the massive smoke plume from the wildfires in Arizona. CALIPSO has traveled more than 750 million miles as it orbits Earth. The amount of data and images it has recorded would fill 10,500 DVDs or 75,000 CDs ... so far. Clint Bradford, K6LCS

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bahamas reciprocal licensing
by normn3ykf＠stny.rr.com 14 Jun '11

14 Jun '11

Hi all! My wife and I are heading down to the Bahamas in a few weeks. What are the chances of getting a reciprocal license once I get to Nassau? Thanks, Norm

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