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OsacrLocator
by Kevin Deane 29 Jul '11

29 Jul '11

So I am not having much luck, does anyone have on I could buy maybe? This may seem like it is useless these days but I would still like to do it. Kevin KF7MYK

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Re: Dragonfly: An Epic Adventure of Survival in Outer Space by Bryan Burrough
by Roger Kolakowski 29 Jul '11

29 Jul '11

Sorry all...the book has been spoken for...should something change I have a second in line... I'll keep my eyes out for another...I love my copy! Roger WA1KAT On 7/29/2011 1:14 PM, Douglas Phelps wrote: > I'll take it. How do I pay ypu? I have Paypal. > Doug > K9DLP > > ------------------------------------------------------------------------ > *From:* Roger Kolakowski <rogerkola(a)aol.com> > *To:* amsat-bb <amsat-bb(a)amsat.org> > *Sent:* Fri, July 29, 2011 9:48:49 AM > *Subject:* [amsat-bb] Dragonfly: An Epic Adventure of Survival in > Outer Space by Bryan Burrough > > I have come across an extra paperback copy of this book relating the > trials and tribulations of life and support on the MIR Space Station. It > is great reading about the background behind what we all were told at > the time. > > I figure I would offer it here first before it goes to the "bay." > > $5 plus actual shipping (bookrate or first class, whichever is cheaper) > I will provide the packaging at no cost. > > I can even incude a copy of my actual MIR QSL card if interested > > Please contact me off list if interested. > > Thanks! > > Roger > WA1KAT > _______________________________________________ > Sent via AMSAT-BB(a)amsat.org <mailto:[email protected]>. 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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round-to-it
by Bob- W7LRD 29 Jul '11

29 Jul '11

Hello I have done this before, lets see if I can create a "movement". We all have radio "stuff" (junque) laying around. I call this stuff. Round-to-it projects. In that I'll fix, use, whatever when I get, "around-to-it". In deciding (xyl pressure) to clear out some junque. I am listing the following on Ebay with AMSAT getting 50%. http://cgi.ebay.com/Yaesu-SP-901P-/110722236152?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=… http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=110722238509&ssPageName=… 73 Bob W7LRD Seattle

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Technical question - FT736-R backup battery replacement
by Malcolm Preston 29 Jul '11

29 Jul '11

Does anyone know a) where the backup lithium cell battery is and b)what is the replacement? The operating manual doesn't give me a clue. This old thing still works but needs a replacement. Thanks for your help. Mal Preston, NP2L

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Dragonfly: An Epic Adventure of Survival in Outer Space by Bryan Burrough
by Roger Kolakowski 29 Jul '11

29 Jul '11

I have come across an extra paperback copy of this book relating the trials and tribulations of life and support on the MIR Space Station. It is great reading about the background behind what we all were told at the time. I figure I would offer it here first before it goes to the "bay." $5 plus actual shipping (bookrate or first class, whichever is cheaper) I will provide the packaging at no cost. I can even incude a copy of my actual MIR QSL card if interested Please contact me off list if interested. Thanks! Roger WA1KAT

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Re: UT1FG/MM QSL Cards
by Zachary Beougher 29 Jul '11

29 Jul '11

I wanted to re-state something... If you have not sent your cards, I would send them to Yuri's manager, Eugene, UX0FY. If you have already sent them to Yuri, don't worry about it. From what I have gathered, it appears that if Yuri does receive any he hands them off to Eugene. I would direct all future requests to Eugene. Zack KD8KSN -----Original Message----- From: Zachary Beougher Sent: Friday, July 29, 2011 9:43 AM To: amsat-bb(a)amsat.org Subject: UT1FG/MM QSL Cards Hi All, I received QSL cards from Yuri, UT1FG’s, most recent /mm expedition yesterday via his manager, UX0FY. I was missing 5 grids/QSOs, so I forwarded the list to Eugene, UX0FY, and he forwarded them onto Yuri. I received an email from Yuri last night and he said that he would have the additional card in the mail, and he also said as a side note that he would be back out in the water this October. We can all look forward to that! For those of you that have sent cards to either Yuri or his manager via direct, I would not be surprised if it took a month to get there. It took about 1 month for my letter to get to Eugene, and then it took another 2 weeks for his return to get to me, so be patient. For those of you that are waiting to send your requests, I would go ahead and pack your request up now. The choice is really up to you as far as if you want to send it to Yuri or his manager. I have heard success stories both ways. I would not send several QSL cards. I would send one card with the first QSO listed (just for Yuri’s collection), and then I would send an Excel/ HRD spreadsheet with all of the QSO dates, times, AND GRIDS listed in a very easy to understand format. I sent $2 US with mine per Eugene’s request, and I never was able to determine if he did receive the $2 or if it had been pilfered. I did hear from Eugene that they had decided to send all cards unsolicited, but I would still send a request with one QSL card, a spreadsheet with all QSOs listed, and $2/IRC for a return to help defray costs. Email was extremely beneficial during this process. Both Yuri and Eugene’s email addresses on QRZ.com are correct. If you do send an email, and do not receive a response within a couple days, resend it. I had to resend mine once before it made it to Eugene. Requesting read-receipts are also helpful for ensuring your email made it if it does not require a response from them. I would not recommend sending several repetitive emails to either of them. I would send one when you send your request and ask them to email you when they receive it. Eugene was very good at letting me know when he received mine. He will then let you know once he sends the return, and then you can email him and confirm once you receive it. If anyone has questions, feel free to email me. As I said, just be patient during this process as it may take a while. If you have sent something and it has been 1-2 months and you have not heard anything, I would email whoever you sent it to and check if they have received it. 73! Zack KD8KSN

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UT1FG/MM QSL Cards
by Zachary Beougher 29 Jul '11

29 Jul '11

Hi All, I received QSL cards from Yuri, UT1FG’s, most recent /mm expedition yesterday via his manager, UX0FY. I was missing 5 grids/QSOs, so I forwarded the list to Eugene, UX0FY, and he forwarded them onto Yuri. I received an email from Yuri last night and he said that he would have the additional card in the mail, and he also said as a side note that he would be back out in the water this October. We can all look forward to that! For those of you that have sent cards to either Yuri or his manager via direct, I would not be surprised if it took a month to get there. It took about 1 month for my letter to get to Eugene, and then it took another 2 weeks for his return to get to me, so be patient. For those of you that are waiting to send your requests, I would go ahead and pack your request up now. The choice is really up to you as far as if you want to send it to Yuri or his manager. I have heard success stories both ways. I would not send several QSL cards. I would send one card with the first QSO listed (just for Yuri’s collection), and then I would send an Excel/ HRD spreadsheet with all of the QSO dates, times, AND GRIDS listed in a very easy to understand format. I sent $2 US with mine per Eugene’s request, and I never was able to determine if he did receive the $2 or if it had been pilfered. I did hear from Eugene that they had decided to send all cards unsolicited, but I would still send a request with one QSL card, a spreadsheet with all QSOs listed, and $2/IRC for a return to help defray costs. Email was extremely beneficial during this process. Both Yuri and Eugene’s email addresses on QRZ.com are correct. If you do send an email, and do not receive a response within a couple days, resend it. I had to resend mine once before it made it to Eugene. Requesting read-receipts are also helpful for ensuring your email made it if it does not require a response from them. I would not recommend sending several repetitive emails to either of them. I would send one when you send your request and ask them to email you when they receive it. Eugene was very good at letting me know when he received mine. He will then let you know once he sends the return, and then you can email him and confirm once you receive it. If anyone has questions, feel free to email me. As I said, just be patient during this process as it may take a while. If you have sent something and it has been 1-2 months and you have not heard anything, I would email whoever you sent it to and check if they have received it. 73! Zack KD8KSN

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Pin assignments on a stereo mic input?
by Bill Acito W1PA 28 Jul '11

28 Jul '11

One more for today... I am using a stereo digital recorder for logging. It has a stereo 3.5mm mic socket. I am using a "attenuating" patch cable from the HT audio into a "stereo splitter" plugged into the mic input (it has a stereo plug, and two mono sockets --- tip and base, and ring and base). The other side of the splitter has a mic. So the intent it to put the HT into one channel, and the external mic (recording me) into the other channel, when recording. I am only hearing the HT audio on playback. I have a feeling that the plug "base" connection is not ground -- it is on the ring or tip. Any one have or know the signal assignment on a recorder mic jack? base, ring , and tip? I would assume it would also match the assignment of the mic input of a PC (if you know that)? Bill W1PA

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Re: FD Mess
by Dave Guimont 28 Jul '11

28 Jul '11

Hi Chuck, In answer to your request concerning your old call WD9JFY: My logs go back to 31 October 1979, and I don't find it, but that doesn't mean we didn't work...I'm not exactly the best log keeper in the world. And as you remember it took four hands to do it all, specially on cw!! Has any one else found you?? 73, Dave WB6LLO CONTRIBUTE TO P3E

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Re: Oscar-10
by Dave Guimont 28 Jul '11

28 Jul '11

Our first method of pass determination was with a home made plotter...I still have my original one, and think it is on my website: http://cid-1973adc8c1d3207c.skydrive.live.com/summary.aspx?sa=140581470 Nothing but a circular plot of the world with a curved arc that represented the path of the satellite....then the time in minutes of the pass marked off to determine AZ/EL. QST had a listing of pass times for the month, very simple, and as you remember we used to have 4,5,6 in a round table permitting about 20 second bites....We gabbed mostly about what we had just homebrewed, and continue the chat on the next pass, or maybe the NEXT DAY!! Chuck, I'll dig out my old logs and let you know...When I upgraded I kept my old callsign just for the recognition on the sats,a and ease of operation, as you remember it took about four hands!! At 05:35 PM 7/27/2011, you wrote: >I remember working Oscar 7 back about '81..'82. I homebrewed a stack >of 4, 11 element 2m yagis just for the purpose. I used a Kenwood >TR-9000 (I think) for the uplink and a Kenwood TS-520s for the >downlink. I don't even remember how we used to determine when the >passes were but I think it had something to do with info published >in QST. Soon after that, life interfered and I was inactive for many >years. The most sad thing is that I didn't save my old logbooks. So, >If by some odd chance, someone has a record of a contact with WD9JFY >on the old bird, please let me know. Hindsight is always 20-20. :-(( > >Chuck, KM9U (EX WD9JFY) > > >----- Original Message ----- From: "Dave Guimont" <dguimon1(a)san.rr.com> >To: "Thomas Doyle" <tomdoyle1948(a)gmail.com> >Cc: <amsat-bb(a)amsat.org> >Sent: Wednesday, July 27, 2011 16:44 >Subject: [amsat-bb] Re: Oscar-10 > > >>Hello Tom Doyle! >> >>We worked Oscar 8, mode J on 23mar82 at 1520Z...I've got #219 >>entered in the remarks column, whatever that means, maybe Mode J >>club??? With a check in the qsl column so I assume we exchanged cards.. >> >>So you can count San Diego county if that still works??? >> >>Counties to me mean hunting boundaries.. >> >>Lots of familiar calls....any other OT's still around?? >> >>I have done the same thing with my logbooks over the past 31 years, >>with quite a few big gaps....FM seems to make sort of a buzzing in my >>fillings??? >> >> >>>If you have not been on satellites for a really long time (> 20 years) you >>>may find this interesting. It explains why us old geezers say the old days >>>were amazing. If you were on decades ago it may bring back memories. >>> >>>I have been getting back into hamming after a long hiatus and have been >>>listening to the satellites for a month or two while working on a controller >>>project and decided it was time to try and make a contact. Thanks to K4MOA >>>and W5MPC, today I made my first sat contacts in a very long time. A little >>>later I almost made a cw contact (used my trusty old J-38 key) on another >>>sat but lost him. I told you this was interesting and really exciting. >>> >>>Thought I had better log the contacts and started looking for a logbook. >>>Found a old slightly yellowed logbook with Oscar-10 written on the cover. As >>>a group we hams (including me) are pretty cheap so I had saved this logbook >>>because there were empty pages still left in it. I entered my new contacts >>>on a fresh page (decided to splurge) and then looked back and found it was >>>my first sat contact since 1983. I know you are still waiting for the >>>exciting part. >>> >>>Here is a typical page from the log. I am in Wisconsin and believe it or not >>>I had pile ups of europeans wanting to work Wisconsin of all things. It was >>>a real thrill. Times change and I now have two grid squares - not sure what >>>they are for but I have two and feel the need for more. There are 29 empty >>>pages left in the logbook so I am good to go. Hope to work you. >>> >>>http://www.tomdoyle.org/satellite/Amsat-1983.jpg >>> >>>73 tom... W9KE >>>_______________________________________________ >>>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 >> >> >> >> 73, Dave, WB6LLO >> dguimon1(a)san.rr.com >> >> Disagree: I learn.... >> >> Pulling for P3E... >>_______________________________________________ >>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 73, Dave, WB6LLO dguimon1(a)san.rr.com Disagree: I learn.... Pulling for P3E...

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