June 2013 - AMSAT-BB - mailman.amsat.org

Yaesu 5500 Connectors
by Gary "Joe" Mayfield 16 Jun '13

16 Jun '13

If I remember correctly someone had found a source for the Yaesu 5500 rotor connectors from a regular supplier (Digi Key, Mouser or the like). Does someone have that info handy, as I find myself in need of a few (in a hurry). Thanks and 73, Joe kk0sd

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Bdale and Karen Garbee
by Robert McGwier 16 Jun '13

16 Jun '13

They've rented an apartment. You can follow the next adventure here: http://gag.com

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SatPC32 Radio frequency control
by alriccio1 15 Jun '13

15 Jun '13

I am having a problem getting SatPC32 satellite frequency control to work. I have a IC-9100 radio and an Apple Pro laptop connected via a USB cable. Com ports 1 & 2 and SiliconLabs CP210x USB to UART bridge are listed in my PC ports list. Inputing these ports into the SatPC32 program does not do anything. The frequency display on the IC-9100 does not change even after a reboot . Can someone take me through the proper steps?

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Re: Wilse WX7P SK
by dnkucij＠myfairpoint.net 15 Jun '13

15 Jun '13

I had the pleasure of working Wilse, WX7P on AO-27, in the summer of 2009, while I was portable on top of Cadillac Mtn. in Acadia National Park. Maine was the last state he needed for WAS/Satellites. I still remember him excitedly calling me with "Hey, are you in Maine?" Nick, KB1RVT

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FW: ryan woods
by ryan woods 15 Jun '13

15 Jun '13

http://elierramirez.com/nwxddjo/fotrac/tcaqdtrpjmmrn/rjsvwi.html ryan woods zsgg/div>

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Three CubeSats from Santa Clara University
by M5AKA 15 Jun '13

15 Jun '13

Three CubeSats from Santa Clara University plan to launch this year on three different launch vehicles. One of them Lambdasat is apparently planning to use the Iridium sat phone system which struck me as odd given that TechEdSat had to have it's Satphone facility disabled due to regulatory issues. Anyone know how they got around these issues ? Details of the three CubeSats are on the IARU pages http://www.amsat.org.uk/iaru/ Select Sats which have formally requested Frequency Coordination then scroll to the bottom of the page. 73 Trevor M5AKA

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KB0G, Bdale Garbee home destroyed
by Robert McGwier 15 Jun '13

15 Jun '13

I know you will join me in sadness when you learn that Bdale and Karen lost their home in the big Colorado fire. They are fine otherwise and staying with friends, taken in by some Good Samaritan folks in their area. -- Bob McGwier Owner and Technical Director, Allied Communication, LLC Professor Virginia Tech Senior Member IEEE, Facebook: N4HYBob, ARS: N4HY Faculty Advisor Virginia Tech Amateur Radio Assn. (K4KDJ)

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Re: Wilse WX7P SK
by Rick Tejera 15 Jun '13

15 Jun '13

Like many DN08, is in my log from Wilse. Worked him only once, from my parking lot at work no HO-68. Got a great looking QSL card from him. I'll now have to move it to the section in my book for SK's. My deepest sympathies to his family & friends. Rick Tejera (K7TEJ) Sagauro Astronomy Club www.saguaroastro.org Thunderbird Amatuer Radio Club www.w7tbc.org 30 Meter Digital Group # 5794 Feld Hell Club #3994 OMISS #8629 -----Original Message----- From: amsat-bb-bounces(a)amsat.org [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Patrick STODDARD (WD9EWK/VA7EWK) Sent: Friday, 14 June, 2013 16:23 To: amsat-bb(a)amsat.org Subject: [amsat-bb] Wilse WX7P SK Hi! I saw this on the ARRL web site this afternoon: http://www.arrl.org/news/view/wilse-morgan-wx7p-ex-kl7cq-sk I worked Wilse many times between 2006 and 2011 on the satellites (my last QSO with him was logged in late April 2011), and he was the only station I ever worked from his home grid DN08. I saw him at Dayton a couple of times in that period working at the AMSAT booth. The Spokane DX Association has an article about his passing on its home page: http://www.sdxa.org/ and a separate page specifically about him: http://www.sdxa.org/?p=3321 73..... Patrick WD9EWK/VA7EWK http://www.wd9ewk.net/ _______________________________________________ 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

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Wilse WX7P
by k4feg 15 Jun '13

15 Jun '13

If you had DN08 crossed off of your Satellite Grid list, there was a better than good probability that you had worked Wilse, I had last worked him back on September 20, 2012. Our condolences to his family from /The Grid Guerrillas/ and the /STAR-COM BB./ /*"...no grid left behind..."*/ Thanks Wilse for the memories and QSO's. Frank; K4FEG STARCOM DIV GGHQ: EM55aj84ta

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Wilse WX7P
by Allen F. Mattis 15 Jun '13

15 Jun '13

I too have fond memories of Wilse WX7P. I first worked him on December 3, 2005. He was very active on the FM birds from 2005 through 2008. My last contact with Wilse was on September 20, 2012. 73, Wilse, my friend and thank you for the many contacts. Allen N5AFV

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