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

tilt over tripod
by Bob- W7LRD 06 Jul '12

06 Jul '12

Many thanks to the many who sent me their suggestions for a tip over tripod. Attached is picture of the tripod for the satellite antennas. Now lots of digging and concrete mixing to do. Any all additional suggestions are appreciated. 73 Bob W7LRD

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HUDSON VALLEY SATCOM GROUP NET CANCELLED TONIGHT
by Cotejaune2＠aol.com 05 Jul '12

05 Jul '12

Sorry for the late notice but due to a death in the family I will have to cancel the net for tonight.Hope to hear you all in two weeks. 73 Gary wa2aqh

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Ariane 5 launch in 10 minutes
by g0mrf＠aol.com 05 Jul '12

05 Jul '12

Live coverage here http://www.arianespace.tv/index.htm If you can tolerate the 'adverts' and music David

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U-110
by Tom Lubbers K8TL 05 Jul '12

05 Jul '12

Didn't get my two cents worth in on the U-110 (fixing antennas after wind storm) The articles had to be in the early '80's. Used out of the box as elevation. Was getting serious about the mods when the KenPro came out so they are still sitting on the shelf. My records show I got the KenPro in '83!! Tom K8TL

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K2D July 6 and 7
by Mark Spencer 05 Jul '12

05 Jul '12

If you will still need K2D for the 13 Colonies Satellite effort after today, could you send me a note via my direct e-mail to set up a schedule and I'll try and make the schedule. I have some conflicts that will prevent me doing ad-hoc operations beyond the normal scheduled date of July 5. I will be on this afternoon's FO29, AO27 and AO7 passes. 73, Mark Mark Spencer, WA8SME Education and Technology Program Director ARRL, the national association for Amateur RadioTM 43 Pinelock Dr. Gales Ferry, CT 06335 860-381-5335 860-460-1139 (cell) mspencer(a)arrl.org

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HORYU-2
by Trevor . 05 Jul '12

05 Jul '12

The KIT Blog indicates the telemetry is now working again. See http://www.uk.amsat.org/8770 73 Trevor M5AKA

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Nova and Sat-PC32 on Windows 7
by Jim Sanford 05 Jul '12

05 Jul '12

All: My laptop finally died, and the replacement came with 64-bit version of Windows 7. I installed (as administrator) both Sat-PC32 and Nova; neither works. Does anyone have any idea or instructions on how to install? Or are they known to NOT work, in which case, what are people using for 64-bit Windows 7? Thanks & 73, Jim wb4gcs(a)amsat.org

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Icom 9100 query
by Fred Kennedy 05 Jul '12

05 Jul '12

Hi Guys, Can anyone with an IC-9100 confirm what sort of plug/skt is used for the Data 2 connection. I've a 9100 on the way and would like to hook up to data immediately on arrival. (for KiwiSAT tests.....!!!) From the online manual it looks like a square pin 'special' rather than a standard DIN. Do they provide a plug with the unit? (If they do its not listed on the supplied accessories!.) Thanks and 73 Fred ZL1BYP

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tilt over tripod
by Bob- W7LRD 05 Jul '12

05 Jul '12

I am installing a different tripod for my satellite antennas. 25 feet tall with 5 feet between the legs at the base. It will be set up to be tipped over for antenna access. Does anyone have any experience with a similar system? I have a few ideas already from my elmer J oe-K0VTY. You can neve r have too much information. I have a welder, concrete mixer and strong grandsons for moving things around. Pictures available upon request. Any ideas are appreciated. 73 Bob W7LRD CN87

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2M1EUB/P QRV IO88RM 18.55GMT NXT PASS
by paul robinson 04 Jul '12

04 Jul '12

QRV...NEXT PASS AO7 IF IN MODE B....FROM IO88RM ...18.55GMT HAVE ABT 18DEG ELV PAUL 2M1EUB/P CU ABT 145.949

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