April 2012 - AMSAT-BB - mailman.amsat.org

Re: SK in EM55
by John Papay 21 Apr '12

21 Apr '12

I was sorry to hear about the passing of Greg, KI4OTG. Greg was one of the most courteous operators that I've known. He was active on the birds and enjoyed working new grids. My log shows that he worked me on my Lake Superior Grid Expedition in 28 out of the 32 grids I operated from. He did that in just 31 contacts! That was quite an accomplishment and speaks volumes as to what kind of operator he was. Greg was a gentlemen. We will miss hearing his voice on the birds. John K8YSE

1 0

SK in EM55
by Rick - WA4NVM 21 Apr '12

21 Apr '12

Hi fellow AMSAT members, We, in the Memphis area, are sad to report Greg, KI4OTG had a heart attack this past Wednesday afternoon and did not survive it. He just turned 48 in Feb. He was one of the truly nice guys, always polite and there to help. It's been our great pleasure and privilege to know and work with Greg in the Memphis ham community. He will truly be missed. He is survived by his 18 year old son. God bless your soul faithful servant, Rick WA4NVM

1 0

EM43 and 53
by wa4hfn＠comcast.net 21 Apr '12

21 Apr '12

I will TRY to be in em43 today for the AO27 pass around 18:18 utc and in em53 on AO27 around 19:57 utc. again I said I will TRY my best WA4HFN Damon

1 0

CQ Europe
by K4FEG 21 Apr '12

21 Apr '12

Good Morning Europe! I will be on AO7 Mode B in the morning, trying to work into Europe. I am far enough inland of the US that my "footprint" into Europe will be brief. I am in EM55aj for anyone who wants to look for me, my AOS will be at approximately 10:18:20UTC. I will be calling "CQ Europe" if you might be interested in attempting a contact listen for me and drop me an email. 73' all K4FEG EM55aj

2 1

Cuban special station on Sat (Setback)
by Hector Luis Martinez Sis 21 Apr '12

21 Apr '12

Hello Guys As regards T40IARU special station on Satellites. We have not received yet the license to operate using the special call sign. The process has been longer than we expected. We hope receive it in the next hours. If we don’t receive it on time for the operation `s schedule, we will evaluate the possibility of use other licensed call sign. We will tell you about it on the next hours. 73! Hector, CO6CBF *************************************** Genius is one per cent inspiration, and ninety-nine per cent perspiration. -- Thomas A. Edison *************************************** --- Consulte la Enciclopedia Colaborativa Cubana http://www.ecured.cu/

2 1

AMSAT-NA Board Nominations
by Alan P. Biddle 20 Apr '12

20 Apr '12

All, Our US members have finished their taxes, so I will take this opportunity to remind ALL AMSAT-NA members that we are approaching the time when nominations to the Board of Directors must be submitted. This year, 3 seats will be open. Also, up to two alternates can be elected. The deadline for submission is 15 June. Please see the AMSAT-NA web page for details on the process: WWW.AMSAT.ORG Whether you would like to run yourself, know somebody who you would like to see elected and is willing to serve, or want to see someone returned to office, this is YOUR chance to get involved with the decisions process! Alan WA4SCA AMSAT-NA Corporate Secretary

1 0

MObile AZ/EL driver
by Bob Bruninga 20 Apr '12

20 Apr '12

Controller maintains AZ/EL of G5500 rotator to Balloon while mobile. Been wanting to do this for over a decade. It used to be in APRSdos, but since few use that anymore, I made it into a stand-alone dongle that goes between the vehicle GPS and the G5500 rotator. Another input goes to a TNC (or D7/700/710) to receive the position and altitude of the balloon. Reason for it is our Balloon next Friday afternoon from Annapolis, MD will have a wireless camera on board 2.4 GHz and so we need a high gain tracking antenna to follow the balloon. It's a low flier at 5000' or so. Then we will cut loose before we hit the Atlantic. It is not yet ready for prime time, so don't ask. When I get it all documented, Ill let you know: http://aprs.org/balloons.html Bob, WB4aPR

1 0

Front Page, Above the Fold
by Clint Bradford 20 Apr '12

20 Apr '12

Our ARISS project at Flabob Airport coverage by California's sixth largest daily newspaper - The Press-Enterprise - made the FRONT PAGE of the newspaper - ABOVE THE FOLD - with color photo of one of our students at the mic and the slide of Pettit and the question behind him ... with MORE photos on Page 2. You bet I'll scan it and post it on our blog ... Clint Bradford, K6LCS http://www.iss-flabob.com

1 0

Polar Field Reversal as observed with Hinode
by Trevor . 20 Apr '12

20 Apr '12

This may be of interest to some: http://hinode.nao.ac.jp/news/120419PressRelease/index_e.shtml 73 Trevor M5AKA

1 0

28th National Space Symposium
by Trevor . 20 Apr '12

20 Apr '12

Pictures and videos from the 28th National Space Symposium in Colorado are now available, see http://www.uk.amsat.org/6565 73 Trevor M5AKA

1 0