December 2015 - AMSAT-BB - mailman.amsat.org

AMSAT LVB Tracker
by Rupert Hamblin 08 Dec '15

08 Dec '15

Hi Guys, I have recently acquired the Yaesu G-5500 rotator to install & build a satelite station. My query was this; I'm thinking of buying the LVB Tracker via AMSAT, to connect to the Yaesu indoor AZ/EL controller - can anyone on the forum confirm if / what external cables / cabling are supplied with the LVB tracker to connect it to the Yaesu indoor unit ? Many thanks for your help here... Regards RH / G0TKZ

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Portable ops today near Amarillo, TX
by Clayton Coleman 08 Dec '15

08 Dec '15

Upcoming W5PFG/P ops today: AO-85 18:52 & FO-29 19:15 UTC from DM84/85 SO-50 04:27 UTC from DM85/95 I'll try to squeeze in DM94 to fulfill a request but don't have a plan yet. I'll be near DM86/96 tomorrow. Best to follow on Twitter @w5pfg 73 Clayton W5PFG

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Antenna Rotator Alternative
by Scott 08 Dec '15

08 Dec '15

Greetings! Rotators are great, but I've been thinking about a lower-cost and more portable alternative. My method is not better - just different. After carefully monitoring comments from others here and elsewhere online, tonight all the pieces came together and the scheme actually worked even better than I expected. And I wasn't even in a particularly good location! Basically, I used a couple of the dual-band Arrow antennas that many people already have. I wrote up the details with a couple of pictures on a little 1 1/2 page PDF that you can read at the following URL if something like this interests you. https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/31460496/ham/non-rotator-antenna-rotato… 73! -Scott, K4KDR Montpelier, VA USA

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AMSAT-NA Web request
by Dale Kubichek 08 Dec '15

08 Dec '15

AMSAT WebMaster, Can you add a posting 'date' to ALL articles & SAT info so we may judge how old/new this data/info is? Even in the various pull-downs downs there is no indication of the last update to this page allowing us to judge how good the information maybe. Thanks Best regards, Dale Kubichek, MS-EET, N6JSX/8 Sidney, OH 45365 EN70vh http://groups.yahoo.com/group/HAM-SATs http://groups.yahoo.com/group/RDF-USA

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Tracker Boxes
by Martha 08 Dec '15

08 Dec '15

I have 7 LVB tracker boxes in stock. The cost is $200 plus $20 shipping. If you are interested, call me at 301-822-4376. -- 73- Martha

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LVB Tracker for sale, New
by Andrew Glasbrenner 08 Dec '15

08 Dec '15

Hi all, I've completely switched to using the Alfa Spid rotors, which have internal PC interfaces. I have two LVB trackers I would like to sell, except I can't find one of them! The one I did find is new in the wrapper. I did open the front of the wrapping up to check if it was the green or blue display. I think it's the blue one. I purchased this two or three Daytons ago as a spare and it has resided in an equipment cabinet since then. $200 shipped in the US only please. Paypal is fine. Email me if you'd like it. 73, Drew KO4MA

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08 December HM77/HM58
by Pedro Sousa 08 Dec '15

08 Dec '15

Hi all, Here's my activity for today (holiday in Portugal). On some of them CU7BC on HM58 will be active. (Starting time: SAT: most affected area) 13:56 FO-29 (Europe) 14:27 AO-7 (Europe) 15:40 AO-85 (USA/Canada) 16:16 AO-7 (Europe) 17:30 FO-29 (USA/Canada) 17:48 XW-2F (Europe) 18:10 AO-7 (USA/Canada) 20:56 XW-2F (USA/Canada) 21:09 AO-73 (Europe) 73 de Pedro CU2ZG HM77fr --- Este e-mail foi verificado em termos de vírus pelo software antivírus Avast. https://www.avast.com/antivirus -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Re: [amsat-bb] NO-84, what is the secret?
by W M Willoughby 08 Dec '15

08 Dec '15

Lots of good info in your post, Jerry! Relative to transmitting continuously in order to keep the transponder turned on, I have this suggestion: rather then everyone transmitting continuously, we could take turns in order to give our transmitters a break. For instance, if you see a long signal in the waterfall you should assume that station is about to stop transmitting and you should begin transmitting before he stops to keep the transponder turned on. This even works with just two users on the bird. I have practiced this and I am sure my transmitter thanks me for that since I must use 90W to be solidly into the satellite. I am using just a Windom (wire) antenna, so no EIRP gain. 73, Red KC4LE

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Satellite antennas for sale
by Glenn Miller - AA5PK 08 Dec '15

08 Dec '15

I have for sale a Cushcraft A144-10T 10-element "VHF Twist Beam" and a A432-20T 20-element "UHF Twist Beam." Included are phase/delay lines for optional circular polarization as well as the assembly/owner's manual. Contact me off the BB for details. 73 Glenn AA5PK DM91

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How to decode New Satellites
by Vincenzo Mone 08 Dec '15

08 Dec '15

Hi to the list, please I would like to know as I own the Funcube Dongle Pro Plus, which programs I need to decode the new satellites like GOMX-3, TW-1A, TW-1B, TW-1C, XW-2A, XW-2B, XW-2C, XW-2D, XW-2E, XW-2F, DCBB AND NUDT-PhoneSat? Any help will be really appreciated. Thanks in Advance 73's de Enzo IK8OZV EasyLog 5 BetaTester EasyLog PDA BetaTester WinBollet BetaTester D.C.I. CheckPoint Regione Campania Skype: ik8ozv8520 ********************************** ******* GSM +39 328 7110193 ******* ****** SMS +39 328 7110193 ****** *** 2nd e-mail: vimone(a)tin.it *** *********************************

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