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NIB KLM 2M-14C w/polarity switch $165
by JC Smith 22 Nov '16

22 Nov '16

NIB KLM 2M-14C w/polarity switch $165 KLM 2M-14C satellite antenna with polarity switch. New in box with owner's manual, polarity switcher, all hardware, etc. Shipping would be approximately $35. Send me your zip code and I will calculate. k0hps(a)amsat.org.

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Correction of last
by Gerald Payton 22 Nov '16

22 Nov '16

I am NOT looking for a "tracking program." I am trying to ascertain the correct Az and El for I-4-F3 satellite from my location. NOTHING to do with tracking moving birds. Thanks for all replies & sorry for the bad wording. 73, Jerry

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Sat Tracking Software For IPhone
by Dave Marthouse 21 Nov '16

21 Nov '16

What kind of tracking software is available for the IPhone? -- Dave Marthouse N2AAM dmarthouse(a)gmail.com

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by James Hickox 21 Nov '16

21 Nov '16

Unable to display full message.click here to view this message ___________ Yahoo error code: xu0h311/21/2016 3:18:32 PM

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AO73/FUNcube-1 Third Birthday
by Graham Shirville 21 Nov '16

21 Nov '16

Today, November 21st 2016, marks the third birthday in space for our baby, 985 gram, spacecraft. FUNcube-1 was launched at 07:10 UTC on November 21st 2013 and its first signals were received immediately after deployment over the Indian Ocean by amateurs in South Africa. Since then it has been operating continuously in either its education mode or, with the transponder active, in amateur mode when in eclipse and at weekends. The FUNcube team are very grateful to everyone who has been contributing their telemetry records to the Data Warehouse and also to those who are using FUNcube-1 for educational outreach to schools and colleges around the world. This important part of our mission is intended to encourage young people to develop an interest and passion in all STEM subjects for their future. The spacecraft is operating nominally - the telemetry indicates that all the sub-systems are fine. The battery voltages, solar panel charge currents and on board temperatures are virtually unchanged since launch. In addition to FUNcube-1, there are now similar FUNcube transponders operating in low earth orbit on the UKube-1 and EO79/QB50p1 CubeSats. The team has recently contributed to the development of Nayif-1, which is presently awaiting launch, and is currently working on a number of further CubeSat and microsat projects. HAPPY BIRTHDAY AO73!

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Solar Ham Radio Interference
by Robert Bruninga 21 Nov '16

21 Nov '16

Not Satellite related, but people often ask about any RFI from my solar arrays at home. Interest stems from an RFI issue in April QST and my letter in Sept 2016 QST. Well, FINALLY, the jury is in. For the first time since installing solar, I finally got all my full-sized dipoles up in the air again. And listened with the arrays on and off. Yes, I have inverter noise about 12 dB above the noise floor every 38 kHz on 80 meters,. But couldn't really find anything on 20 meters. I did not do a thorough search, but enough to finally say, "yes, there is some noise..." I post this because my 16kw of arrays are conventional series string arrays and much quieter than the "optimizers" on every panel all over the roof noted in the April QST article. I always thought my string array was quiet, but now I have some data noted above. This could easily be fixed with some clamp-on ferrites down in the basement on the wires going into the inverters... But for my rare HF operating, the solar AC disconnect switch is about 3 feet from the kitchen door. Easy enough to pull if I want HF silence. I could also install a 40 amp disconnect relay from a switch in the shack... But with my rare operating style, I'll probably do nothing. Of course it is perfectly quiet at night ;-) It took me 6 years to get around to this test, so don't hold your breath waiting for me to add some clamp-on filters to the inverter wires and see what that does. For those into solar, come join us on SolarDIY(a)yahoogroups.com Bob, WB4APR

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Need PrimeSat Controller Software
by Don 20 Nov '16

20 Nov '16

Last cog in the wheel. I have a PrimeSat Controller and need the software and drivers. I need to tell it which radio (IC9100), SATPC32 and which rotor (G5500) that I am using. Can not locate software and it is not supported. Any help locating software would be a great help. Thanks Don

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Pegasus-1
by wa2ndv＠gmail.com 20 Nov '16

20 Nov '16

Is this sat beacon working on 468.0 FSK ? Thanks Frank WA2NDV

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Re: [amsat-bb] For Sale
by David Johnson 20 Nov '16

20 Nov '16

Hi Stefan, The sequencers have already gone. Thanks for your interest. 73 - Dave > On 20 Nov 2016, at 17:24, Stefan Wagener <wageners(a)gmail.com> wrote: > > I like to buy the sequencers if you ship to Canada :-) > > Thanks, Stefan VE4NSA > > Sent from my iPhone > >> On Nov 20, 2016, at 11:52 AM, David Johnson <dave(a)g4dpz.me.uk> wrote: >> >> Hi, >> >> Have moved from TS-2000 to IC-9100 >> and TH-D7e to TH-D72e >> >> so have available >> >> TS-2000x with L-band (boxed with manuals) £1050 >> 2 x DCW 15 B Sequencers £90 >> TH-D7e £160 >> >> All plus delivery (or collection) >> >> For sale in the UK only, please contact me offline. >> >> 73 >> >> Dave, G4DPZ >> _______________________________________________ >> 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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Test - Ignore
by R.T.Liddy 20 Nov '16

20 Nov '16

test test test test test test test test test Please ignore TNX de K8BL

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