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

Re: Software for Demos and Education
by Clint Bradford 01 Jun '12

01 Jun '12

Might be the use of the AMSAT-NA logo without asking permission. And if so, it should be easily remedied ... I mean, who would want to hold up the positive promotion of AMSAT-NA to audiences? But I am just guessing ... Clint Bradford, K6LCS 909-241-7666

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Software for Demos and Education
by Thomas Doyle 01 Jun '12

01 Jun '12

Hi, Thanks for all the positive feedback I received on the SimpleSat Look Down program. It is very rewarding to share something with the satellite community and have it well received. I have been informed by the AMSAT administration that my YouTube video and the 'SimpleSat Look Down' program is in violation of one or more of their rule(s). To comply with their requirements I have modified the program and shot and uploaded a new YouTube video. The new version of the program has been uploaded to the web site and the website now links to the new YouTube video. To keep within the Spirit of the AMSAT regulations I think it would be best if all those who downloaded the 'SimpleSat Look Down' program destroy any copies they may have of the program then download and use only the new version. Don't worry, the program has not changed much. I do not want anyone else to get in trouble with the AMSAT administration. The new YouTube video looks great in full screen HD. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PYUmiUDr6YA You can download the new AMSAT compliant version of the program on the website. http://www.tomdoyle.org/simplesatlookdown The only remaining problem is the page on the AMSAT-UK web site they so kindly put up has a direct link to the offending YouTube video. Unfortunately YouTube does not allow any changes to a video once it has been uploaded. As a result I had to upload the new video and this resulted in a new link address. Since I had to delete the illegal video there is now a dead link on the AMSAT-UK page. Sorry but there is no other way to do it. http://www.uk.amsat.org/7831 None of this is a big deal. Have fun. 73 de W9KE Tom Doyle

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one last thing
by Alan Beck 01 Jun '12

01 Jun '12

Sorry for generating another email. I am using a 432 to 7 mhz downcoverter at the antenna. Alan

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Re: PWsat and Almasat
by Armando Mercado 01 Jun '12

01 Jun '12

Hi Drew, So far as I know, Almasat went silent about a week after launch. PWsat transmits irregularlly but can usually be heard every daylight pass. For what little I can get from the PWsat web site (in Polish) it seems to have a power problem. It's de-orbit sail has not yet been deployed. No mention on the web site of when or if the AO-16 style repeater would be turned on. 73, Armando N8IGJ --------------------------------- Date: Mon, 28 May 2012 08:55:04 -0400 From: Andrew Glasbrenner <glasbrenner(a)mindspring.com> To: AMSAT-BB(a)amsat.org Subject: [amsat-bb] PWsat and Almasat Message-ID: <9C70E935-E286-494D-A9D5-2AA880FD688B(a)mindspring.com> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii Anyone have any news on how these two sats are doing? 73, Drew KO4MA Sent from my iPhone

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Fwd: AMSAT Bulletin Board Posting
by Bob- W7LRD 01 Jun '12

01 Jun '12

I am fowarding this to the AMSAT list for a local ham here in W. Washington. I've seen the gear, nice stuff. 73 Bob W7LRD ----- Original Message ----- From: "James Denneny" <57jndenneny(a)comcast.net> To: "Bob- W7LRD" <w7lrd(a)comcast.net> Sent: Friday, June 1, 2012 11:16:00 AM Subject: AMSAT Bulletin Board Posting Bob Here are items for AMSAT BB: 1. SSB SP2000 GaAsFET 2M Mast mounted Preamp $250 + shipping 2. SSB SP7000 GaAsFET 70cm Mast mounted Preamp $250 + shipping 3. Wimo 2M X-Quad Antenna with phasing kit $110 + shipping 4. Wimo 70cm X-Quad Antenna with phasing kit $110 + shipping 5. SSB2424GD - 2400Mhz Mag Grid Antenna $90 + shipping 6. SSB UEK-3000 - 13-CM Ultra Low Noise S-Band to 144Mhz Mast-Mounted Receive Converter - $400+shipping 7. SSB 33-C - 1.2GHz Helix Antenna - $125 8. SSB RF-DC Voltage Preamp Protector - $60 + shipping Thanks Jim K7EG

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radioes
by Alan Beck 01 Jun '12

01 Jun '12

I have run through all the CAT radioes that I can find. The end result is that they are specific to each radio. It is obvious, there is no backwards compatibility. The radioes the software was written for are listed as radioes. I thought I could re-write something to work with my radioes. As a result of this I am doing step tuning. It will be fussy, but it is my only was. I will step both radios. If I end up really into this, then I will try to get a listed radio. 73, Alan

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bp box
by Alan Beck 01 Jun '12

01 Jun '12

Does anyone have a pushbotton optocoupled tuning box they don't have a use for? Figure asking is easier than building. 73, Alan VY2WU

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AMSAT-NA Board of Director Nominations
by Alan P. Biddle 01 Jun '12

01 Jun '12

A final reminder that nominations for the AMSAT-NA Board of Directors elections are due by June 15th. This year there are three regular seats on the Board to be filled, plus up to two alternates to be selected. Regular members will serve for two years, and alternates for one year. If you want to run yourself, or you know someone you feel should run, this is your chance to influence the direction of our organization. You will find the details in this weekend's ANS release, or at WWW.AMSAT.ORG toward the bottom of the front page. Alan WA4SCA AMSAT Corporate Secretary

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Ham Spirit
by Clint Bradford 01 Jun '12

01 Jun '12

Back to Eric's original question: "Where is the "ham spirit" these days?" Well, I ask, WHEN did the true spirit of ham radio CHANGE to the point where we can demean fellow hams in public message groups - WITHOUT simply contacting an "offending" ham privately to see if we could help them with their system? A simple email message to the "offending" station asking if he was able to hear the bird ... If he has had any problems with the FM birds in the past ... and find out if he knew he was accidentally stepping on another ham ... THAT'S what any responsible amateur radio licensee should have done FIRST. And THEN write up the experience here. Something like ... "Hey, guys and gals. Was working SO-50 earlier this week, and booming in with a strong signal was K6LCS. That's the good news. The bad news is that he was stepping on everyone else - as if he could not hear the downlinks from the bird. I called him up (his phone number is all over his Web sites) and we both identified the problem: a shorted earpiece cable forced him to work without his normal receive audio setup. He profusely apologized ... and he is not really a "repeat offender." LESSON LEARNED: Purchase quality audio accessories!" Instead, the original message criticizes a fellow ham ... and two more fellow hams publicly chime in with, "Way to go, Eric!" - before finding out the facts of the matter. Call me "old school," I guess. But I am not changing. Clint Bradford, K6LCS http://www.work-sat.com

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Re: 13 Original Colonies Special Event
by Robert Coppock 31 May '12

31 May '12

Dave / kb1pvh, thank you very much for this event ! i hope to get some of the east coast stations i need for WAS and get back on the birds a bit. you are doing a fine job for amsat and the satellite community. fine business, and a happy independence day to you and family. hopefully, the ham spirit will allow for maximum benefit to all from your work and those who are in the 13 states.Robert k f 0 g cn81 seven three & peace.

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