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

Re: [amsat-bb] antenna question
by Andrew Glasbrenner 20 Apr '15

20 Apr '15

If you are handy, Google "An EZ-Lindenblad Antenna for 2 Meters" for an antenna design by Tony, AA2TX(SK). It has some advantages over a regular eggbeater, with circularity at low elevations. 73, Drew KO4MA -----Original Message----- >From: Steve Kristoff <skristof(a)etczone.com> >Sent: Apr 20, 2015 3:14 PM >To: "amsat-bb(a)amsat.org" <amsat-bb(a)amsat.org> >Subject: [amsat-bb] antenna question > >This AMSAT group is great! Ask a question and it does get answered! > >My summary of what I have so far: M2 Eggbeaters are probably OK for working >the ISS since ISS has a strong downlink. The antennas may be OK for the >AO-73 telemetry when the satellite is 300mW telemetry watt and higher than >about 20 degrees in elevation. >If those things are more or less true, the Eggbeater will probably suit my >purpose. > >I had not planned on working the other satellites with the Eggbeater. I get >on SO-50 once in awhile out in the backyard with my HT and an Arrow >antenna. I'm not a power-hitter, but I'm averaging at least one QSO per >pass and I'm good with that. > >Still open for suggestions, if anyone has any more before I decide what to >do. > >Thanks again folks! > >Steve AI9IN >Oldenburg IN >EM79ji >_______________________________________________ >Sent via AMSAT-BB(a)amsat.org. AMSAT-NA makes this open forum available >to all interested persons worldwide without requiring membership. Opinions expressed >are solely those of the author, and do not reflect the official views of AMSAT-NA. >Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite program! >Subscription settings: http://www.amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb

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antenna question
by Steve Kristoff 20 Apr '15

20 Apr '15

This AMSAT group is great! Ask a question and it does get answered! My summary of what I have so far: M2 Eggbeaters are probably OK for working the ISS since ISS has a strong downlink. The antennas may be OK for the AO-73 telemetry when the satellite is 300mW telemetry watt and higher than about 20 degrees in elevation. If those things are more or less true, the Eggbeater will probably suit my purpose. I had not planned on working the other satellites with the Eggbeater. I get on SO-50 once in awhile out in the backyard with my HT and an Arrow antenna. I'm not a power-hitter, but I'm averaging at least one QSO per pass and I'm good with that. Still open for suggestions, if anyone has any more before I decide what to do. Thanks again folks! Steve AI9IN Oldenburg IN EM79ji

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AMSAT BB list configuration change?
by Chris Elmquist 20 Apr '15

20 Apr '15

I've suddenly started receiving AMSAT BB traffic in my main INBOX which means my filter has stopped catching and routing the messages. My filter looks at the header field "List-Id" and sorts according to matches it makes there. I now see traffic coming from the list with this List-ID, List-Id: AMSAT-NA Bulletin Board Mailing List <amsat-bb.amast.org> ^^^^^ and that doesn't match the group formerly known as amsat.org I think someone typo'd something there. Can we fix it? -- Chris Elmquist NØJCF

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Astronaut Lunch Dayton Hamvention
by Rich/wa4bue 20 Apr '15

20 Apr '15

UPDATE: This is the official announcement from the ARRL. They are extending the age of young hams who can get picked to 24. You won't want to miss the year's Saturday morning Youth Forum organized by Carole Perry, WB2MGP at Dayton Hamvention. Amateur Radio licensed students in elementary grades through college undergrad attending the Forum will have the opportunity to be selected to join astronaut Mike Fincke, KE5AIT for a special luncheon hosted by ARRL to talk about his career, space travel and research on the ISS. The luncheon will follow the Forum. Debra Johnson, K1DMJ Education Services Manager

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AO-7 N. Europe
by Bob- W7LRD 20 Apr '15

20 Apr '15

Looking for N. Eu. QSO's from Seattle Wa. (CN87) next pass at 1845Z. Around 145.950. 73 Bob W7LRD Seattle, Wa.

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Rotator
by MICHAEL 20 Apr '15

20 Apr '15

For those waiting to hear from me on the rotator for sale it is still available, but my e-mail had a problem and today just now I was bombarded with emails that were held back by my email server for some reason. I will get back to each and every one of you asap. 73's, N8GBU --- This email has been checked for viruses by Avast antivirus software. http://www.avast.com

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IC-910H for sale on QTH.com
by Glenn Miller - AA5PK 20 Apr '15

20 Apr '15

Just noted this listing posted today. EXCELLENT IC-910H with HM-36 Mic, UX-910 1.2GHz unit, UT-106 DSP, MB-23 carry handle, Manual, original boxes. Very low hours. $1400 plus shipping

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SatPC32 location lost after registration
by David L Warnberg 20 Apr '15

20 Apr '15

All, now that I have SatPC32 registered and working I went to start it back up and it has my location incorrect. Of course now that it's registered it doesn't ask. been looking but cannot find where to put my location back in?? HELP David KK4QOE

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Launching CubeSats For and From Australia
by M5AKA 20 Apr '15

20 Apr '15

The 2015 CubeSat Workshop took place on Wednesday, April 1 at the University of New South Wales (UNSW). Videos of the presentations are now available on YouTube. http://amsat-uk.org/2015/04/20/launching-cubesats-for-and-from-australia/ ----Trevor M5AKAAMSAT-UK http://amsat-uk.org/Facebook https://www.facebook.com/amsatukTwitter https://twitter.com/AMSAT_UK----

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Last Day to Reserve Rooms at the AMSAT Dayton Motel
by Alan 20 Apr '15

20 Apr '15

All, A final reminder that if you have not yet reserved your room, today is the last day to get the AMSAT group rate. Please contact Martha at the AMSAT office by phone to make your reservation, NOT the motel. 73s, Alan WA4SCA

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