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AO-85 & HT
by Kevin Ehm 30 May '16

30 May '16

I’m having great difficulty hitting and receiving AO-85 with my Yaesu VX 6r. I have read about the frequencies, and that I’m not alone in the boat with HT’s and only 5 watts. I’m in BP51, and used to hit the easy ones when they were working. Am I simply wasting my time with AO-85? Thanks, Kevin KL2RQ

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HT vs ??? (Fwd: [VHFcontesting] FS: Icom IC-9100 with options
by Peter Laws 30 May '16

30 May '16

Here is another reason why some ops use HTs. How many Baofengs can you buy for $2000? 50? 60? That said, this is a pretty good price for a 9100. Note that it has the D-STAR board and roofing filters. ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Dave Whaley <nt9e(a)comcast.net> Date: Sun, May 29, 2016 at 5:28 PM Subject: [VHFcontesting] FS: Icom IC-9100 with options To: VHFcontesting(a)contesting.com For Sale: Icom IC-9100 $2000 FIRM. 160m-10/6/2/70cm (1.2g option NOT included) AM/CW/DV/FM/SSB Installed options include DV board, 3khz and 6khz Roofing Filters Purchased used in 2013. Installed options later. Works great on all bands. The display is getting dim when turned on but brightness increases within a few seconds and full brightness within in a minute or two. Pick up preferable but will ship at your cost. -- Signiture * * _______________________________________________ VHFcontesting mailing list VHFcontesting(a)contesting.com http://lists.contesting.com/mailman/listinfo/vhfcontesting -- Peter Laws | N5UWY | plaws plaws net | Travel by Train!

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AO-85 & HT
by Clayton Coleman 30 May '16

30 May '16

Because an FT-847 is hard to hold in one hand with an Arrow pointed at the sky in your other hand. 73 Clayton W5PFG > Is there a reason for using a HT and not a desk top rig such as FT847? > > John >

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HF-HF satellite
by Richard Lawn 30 May '16

30 May '16

I would add that I too got my start with the Russian RS satellites and would cast my preference for 15 and 10 meters as there is plenty of band width even if propagation on HF improves. I had good fun working the RS satellites with mnimal antennas and other equipment. I have no doubt that if we had a new bird on the HF bands it would be very active and get a lot of new comers hooked. Rick, W2JAZ -- Sent from Gmail Mobile

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Re: [amsat-bb] AMSAT-BB Digest, Vol 11, Issue 172
by ingejack＠cox.net 29 May '16

29 May '16

I'll be there as usual !! Nice group last night 1! JACK-KC7MG DM42 ---- amsat-bb-request(a)amsat.org wrote: > Send AMSAT-BB mailing list submissions to > amsat-bb(a)amsat.org > > To subscribe or unsubscribe via the World Wide Web, visit > http://www.amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb > or, via email, send a message with subject or body 'help' to > amsat-bb-request(a)amsat.org > > You can reach the person managing the list at > amsat-bb-owner(a)amsat.org > > When replying, please edit your Subject line so it is more specific > than "Re: Contents of AMSAT-BB digest..." > > > Today's Topics: > > 1. Re: Recommended Power for FO-29? (B J) > 2. No NO-84, just ISS in the next hour > (Patrick STODDARD (WD9EWK/VA7EWK)) > 3. Re: No NO-84, just ISS in the next hour (KO6TZ Bob) > 4. Re: No NO-84, just ISS in the next hour (Paul Stoetzer) > 5. Re: Anyone for ISS packet QSO, 0248-0258 UTC tonight? (KO6TZ Bob) > 6. Upcoming ARISS contact with Venta School, Carp, ON, Canada > (n4csitwo(a)bellsouth.net) > 7. Re: Recommended Power for FO-29? (S?ren Straarup) > 8. Re: Recommended Power for FO-29? (S?ren Straarup) > 9. Re: No NO-84, just ISS in the next hour (Robert Bruninga) > 10. Achieving Science with CubeSats: Thinking Inside the Box > (Stan, W1LE) > 11. Re: Recommended Power for FO-29? (B J) > 12. N5AFV 57,0000 contacts (gkcarr(a)go-express.net) > 13. W5PFG/p EL09, May 30 - June 3. (Clayton Coleman) > 14. Re: No NO-84, just ISS in the next hour (Mike Rupprecht) > > > ---------------------------------------------------------------------- > > Message: 1 > Date: Sun, 29 May 2016 00:37:48 +0000 > From: B J <va6bmj(a)gmail.com> > To: Christopher Maness <christopher.maness(a)gmail.com> > Cc: "amsat-bb(a)amsat.org" <amsat-bb(a)amsat.org> > Subject: Re: [amsat-bb] Recommended Power for FO-29? > Message-ID: > <CAP7QzkO_wL=7+=8+s38TbZwYgwerSuq8nEtFi=DC4y0iTBhFZw(a)mail.gmail.com> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset=UTF-8 > > On 5/28/16, Christopher Maness <christopher.maness(a)gmail.com> wrote: > > It has been a while since I have been on FO-29, and I was also limited with > > power. However, I now have my TS-2000X running, I am going to give the old > > bird a shot. I have at my disposal 100W of uplink with my arrow antenna, I > > am going to assume this is too much. Is 25W or 50W more appropriate? > > Opinions? > > <snip> > > I set up my station outside and have to hold my Arrow. Because of > that, I've restricted myself to 5 W and that's usually adequate. > > 73s > > Bernhard VA6BMJ @ DO33FL > > > ------------------------------ > > Message: 2 > Date: Sun, 29 May 2016 02:03:19 +0000 > From: "Patrick STODDARD (WD9EWK/VA7EWK)" <amsat-bb(a)wd9ewk.net> > To: "amsat-bb(a)amsat.org" <amsat-bb(a)amsat.org> > Subject: [amsat-bb] No NO-84, just ISS in the next hour > Message-ID: > <CAN6TEUd+vOVN1WFqm1UVPsN9Hx7+bgrS12GAb+ukU0uuFeuSLQ(a)mail.gmail.com> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset=UTF-8 > > Hi! > > Based on what I see at pcsat.aprs.org, the 145.825 APRS digipeater > is not operational. I still plan on working the next ISS pass around > 0248 UTC, using APRS mesaages to make QSOs.. > > 73! > > > > > Patrick WD9EWK/VA7EWK > http://www.wd9ewk.net/ > Twitter: @WD9EWK > > > ------------------------------ > > Message: 3 > Date: Sat, 28 May 2016 19:21:59 -0700 > From: KO6TZ Bob <my.callsign(a)verizon.net> > To: amsat-bb(a)amsat.org > Subject: Re: [amsat-bb] No NO-84, just ISS in the next hour > Message-ID: <5062c608-f249-d91c-9016-e276705bf829(a)verizon.net> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset=utf-8; format=flowed > > Patrick, > > I see the APOFF in the <UI> path. I can't remember what causes that. I > will have to read the WEB site, unless Bob B. bails me out. > > BOB > KO6TZ > > > 02:10 PSAT-1/ARISS>APOFF>UI,?,F0 (1201 baud): > T#349,807,073,850,496,683,00011100 > 02:11 PSAT-1/ARISS>APOFF>UI,?,F0 (1201 baud): > s#000366,0z001 > > 02:11 PSAT-1/ARISS>APOFF>UI,?,F0 (1201 baud): > T#350,812,106,854,495,682,00011100 > 02:12 PSAT-1/ARISS>APOFF>UI,?,F0 (1201 baud): > s#000367,0z001 > > 02:12 PSAT-1/ARISS>APOFF>UI,?,F0 (1201 baud): > T#351,792,087,858,494,682,00011100 > 02:13 PSAT-1/ARISS>APOFF>UI,?,F0 (1201 baud): > s#000368,0z001 > > 02:13 PSAT-1/ARISS>APOFF>UI,?,F0 (1201 baud): > T#352,802,069,862,494,682,00011100 > 02:14 PSAT-1/ARISS>APOFF>UI,?,F0 (1201 baud): > s#000369,0z001 > > 02:16 PSAT-1/ARISS>APOFF>UI,?,F0 (1201 baud): > s#000371,0z001 > > Hi! > > Based on what I see at pcsat.aprs.org, the 145.825 APRS digipeater > is not operational. I still plan on working the next ISS pass around > 0248 UTC, using APRS mesaages to make QSOs.. > > 73! > > > > > Patrick WD9EWK/VA7EWK > http://www.wd9ewk.net/ > Twitter: @WD9EWK > > > > ------------------------------ > > Message: 4 > Date: Sat, 28 May 2016 22:26:41 -0400 > From: Paul Stoetzer <n8hm(a)arrl.net> > To: KO6TZ Bob <my.callsign(a)verizon.net> > Cc: "amsat-bb(a)amsat.org" <amsat-bb(a)amsat.org> > Subject: Re: [amsat-bb] No NO-84, just ISS in the next hour > Message-ID: > <CABzOSOruz7uMdZJWXy8z=q2Q19FBhi8yEyNiC5nhmzSXh+jzrg(a)mail.gmail.com> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset=UTF-8 > > They likely shut it off for power budget purposes. The PSK transponder > is the primary mission and the digipeater is only on when the power > budget permits. > > 73, > > Paul, N8HM > > On Sat, May 28, 2016 at 10:21 PM, KO6TZ Bob <my.callsign(a)verizon.net> wrote: > > Patrick, > > > > I see the APOFF in the <UI> path. I can't remember what causes that. I > > will have to read the WEB site, unless Bob B. bails me out. > > > > BOB > > KO6TZ > > > > > > 02:10 PSAT-1/ARISS>APOFF>UI,?,F0 (1201 baud): > > T#349,807,073,850,496,683,00011100 > > 02:11 PSAT-1/ARISS>APOFF>UI,?,F0 (1201 baud): > > s#000366,0z001 > > > > 02:11 PSAT-1/ARISS>APOFF>UI,?,F0 (1201 baud): > > T#350,812,106,854,495,682,00011100 > > 02:12 PSAT-1/ARISS>APOFF>UI,?,F0 (1201 baud): > > s#000367,0z001 > > > > 02:12 PSAT-1/ARISS>APOFF>UI,?,F0 (1201 baud): > > T#351,792,087,858,494,682,00011100 > > 02:13 PSAT-1/ARISS>APOFF>UI,?,F0 (1201 baud): > > s#000368,0z001 > > > > 02:13 PSAT-1/ARISS>APOFF>UI,?,F0 (1201 baud): > > T#352,802,069,862,494,682,00011100 > > 02:14 PSAT-1/ARISS>APOFF>UI,?,F0 (1201 baud): > > s#000369,0z001 > > > > 02:16 PSAT-1/ARISS>APOFF>UI,?,F0 (1201 baud): > > s#000371,0z001 > > > > > > Hi! > > > > Based on what I see at pcsat.aprs.org, the 145.825 APRS digipeater > > is not operational. I still plan on working the next ISS pass around > > 0248 UTC, using APRS mesaages to make QSOs.. > > > > 73! > > > > > > > > > > Patrick WD9EWK/VA7EWK > > http://www.wd9ewk.net/ > > Twitter: @WD9EWK > > > > _______________________________________________ > > 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 > > > ------------------------------ > > Message: 5 > Date: Sat, 28 May 2016 20:00:52 -0700 > From: KO6TZ Bob <my.callsign(a)verizon.net> > To: amsat-bb(a)amsat.org > Subject: Re: [amsat-bb] Anyone for ISS packet QSO, 0248-0258 UTC > tonight? > Message-ID: <0b2216dc-ad7a-0d48-af21-309c7209177e(a)verizon.net> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset=utf-8; format=flowed > > That was a GOOD pass. A lot of stations on the ISS. > > Here is my MHeard List: > > KO6TZ,KB6LTY-5,KC7MG-9,RS0ISS,XE2OCM,N0VWX,KG6FIY, > AA5PK-7,K5UBQ,KD0JCP,AJ5C-3, > > > BOB > KO6TZ > > > ------------------------------ > > Message: 6 > Date: Sun, 29 May 2016 00:06:55 -0400 > From: <n4csitwo(a)bellsouth.net> > To: <ariss-press(a)amsat.org>, "amsat-edu" <amsat-edu(a)amsat.org>, > <amsat-bb(a)amsat.org> > Subject: [amsat-bb] Upcoming ARISS contact with Venta School, Carp, > ON, Canada > Message-ID: <91E16C7DE3FD40B9B502138F5CD0167E@DHJ> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset="iso-8859-1" > > An International Space Station school contact has been planned with participants at Venta School, Carp, ON, Canada on 30 May. The event is scheduled to begin at approximately 19:01 UTC. It is recommended that you start listening approximately 10 minutes before this time.The duration of the contact is approximately 9 minutes and 30 seconds. The contact will be a telebridge between OA4ISS and IK1SLD. The contact should be audible over Italy and adjacent areas. Interested parties are invited to listen in on the 145.80 MHz downlink. The contact is expected to be conducted in English. > > > > > > Venta Preparatory School is a small co-ed day and boarding school from Junior Kindergarten to Grade 10, located just outside of Ottawa in Carp, Ontario. We foster and continually enhance an environment where each student can grow and achieve their highest potential. > > > > > > Participants will ask as many of the following questions as time allows: > > > > 1) How do different cultural backgrounds of the astronauts impact space > > station life? > > 2) What are the topics of conversation between the different astronauts > > given they are from different countries? > > 3) What is the common language on board the space station? Is there a common > > language that all must speak? > > 4) Do you use personal tablets or electronic devices on board - can an > > IPhone work in space? > > 5) How do you feel both emotionally and physically on the space station? > > 6) Are your meals decided for you or do you have a choice - can you bring > > favorite items with you from earth? > > 7) Do you envision a future space station with hundreds of people on board? > > 8) What specific work or research are you doing during your mission on the > > space station? > > 9) How does the line of authority work on the space station - does the > > commanding officer have final say on all decisions? > > 10) What are your favorite views of earth? > > 11) With fans/equipment running, is it noisy or quiet on board? > > 12) What are the temperatures and climate settings like.is it cool and who > > controls this? > > > > > > > > PLEASE CHECK THE FOLLOWING FOR MORE INFORMATION ON ARISS UPDATES: > > > > Visit ARISS on Facebook. We can be found at Amateur Radio on the International Space Station (ARISS). > > > > To receive our Twitter updates, follow @ARISS_status > > > > > > > > Next planned event(s): > > 1. Bouze Island Elementary and Junior High School, Homeji, Japan, direct > > via 8N3B. The ISS callsign is presently scheduled to be NA1SS > > The scheduled astronaut is Timothy Peake KG5BVI > > Contact is a go for: Sat 2016-06-04 08:31:09 UTC > > > > > > > > > > > > > > ABOUT ARISS > > Amateur Radio on the International Space Station (ARISS) is a cooperative venture of international amateur radio societies and the space agencies that support the International Space Station (ISS). In the United States, sponsors are the Radio Amateur Satellite Corporation (AMSAT), the American Radio Relay League (ARRL), and the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA). The primary goal of ARISS is to promote exploration of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) topics by organizing scheduled contacts via amateur radio between crew members aboard the ISS and students in classrooms or informal education venues. With the help of experienced amateur radio volunteers, ISS crews speak directly with large audiences in a variety of public forums. Before and during these radio contacts, students, teachers, parents, and communities learn about space, space technologies, and amateur radio. For more information, see www.ariss.org, www.amsat.org, and www.a > rrl.org. > > > > Thank you & 73, > > David - AA4KN > > > > > --- > This email has been checked for viruses by Avast antivirus software. > https://www.avast.com/antivirus > > > ------------------------------ > > Message: 7 > Date: Sun, 29 May 2016 00:32:16 -0500 > From: S?ren Straarup <straarup(a)gmail.com> > To: B J <va6bmj(a)gmail.com> > Cc: "amsat-bb(a)amsat.org" <amsat-bb(a)amsat.org> > Subject: Re: [amsat-bb] Recommended Power for FO-29? > Message-ID: > <CAPq=p5HbMaUBrjf9LbYJ-V5MEo8YD5yEm5_TO9oFrNioEVvQcg(a)mail.gmail.com> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset=UTF-8 > > Hi all, > > On Sat, May 28, 2016 at 7:37 PM, B J <va6bmj(a)gmail.com> wrote: > > On 5/28/16, Christopher Maness <christopher.maness(a)gmail.com> wrote: > >> It has been a while since I have been on FO-29, and I was also limited with > >> power. However, I now have my TS-2000X running, I am going to give the old > >> bird a shot. I have at my disposal 100W of uplink with my arrow antenna, I > >> am going to assume this is too much. Is 25W or 50W more appropriate? > >> Opinions? > > > > <snip> > > > > I set up my station outside and have to hold my Arrow. Because of > > that, I've restricted myself to 5 W and that's usually adequate. > > > > 73s > > > > Bernhard VA6BMJ @ DO33FL > > I once was told that one should on linear birds not ha > > > -- > Soren Straarup | AK4WQ | OZ2DAK | Xride > FreeBSD committer | FreeBSD since 2.2.6-R > If a program is not working right, then send a patch > > > ------------------------------ > > Message: 8 > Date: Sun, 29 May 2016 01:04:35 -0500 > From: S?ren Straarup <straarup(a)gmail.com> > To: B J <va6bmj(a)gmail.com> > Cc: "amsat-bb(a)amsat.org" <amsat-bb(a)amsat.org> > Subject: Re: [amsat-bb] Recommended Power for FO-29? > Message-ID: > <CAPq=p5GEG6_aEEHjRcQUjFueGhn4MwS4iiK3eJTVQPstwDCYwA(a)mail.gmail.com> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset=UTF-8 > > Hi all, > > Sorry touchpad malfunction. > > On Sat, May 28, 2016 at 7:37 PM, B J <va6bmj(a)gmail.com> wrote: > > On 5/28/16, Christopher Maness <christopher.maness(a)gmail.com> wrote: > >> It has been a while since I have been on FO-29, and I was also limited with > >> power. However, I now have my TS-2000X running, I am going to give the old > >> bird a shot. I have at my disposal 100W of uplink with my arrow antenna, I > >> am going to assume this is too much. Is 25W or 50W more appropriate? > >> Opinions? > > > > <snip> > > > > I set up my station outside and have to hold my Arrow. Because of > > that, I've restricted myself to 5 W and that's usually adequate. > > > > 73s > > > > Bernhard VA6BMJ @ DO33FL > > I once was told that on linear birds one should not have a downlink > signal that is stronger than the beacon of the bird. > Beware I'm new to birds, only been listening so far to both fm and ssb birds. > > I need to either invest in another ft-817 or drag my ft-857 out side > to use with my elk antenna. > > I'm currently waiting on a pair of heil pro7, after that I should not > have to many excuses for not trying to tx (8 > > Hope to hear you catching some waves. > > Vy 73 de AK4WQ (@EL18lv) / OZ2DAK, Soren Straarup > > > > -- > Soren Straarup | AK4WQ | OZ2DAK | Xride > FreeBSD committer | FreeBSD since 2.2.6-R > If a program is not working right, then send a patch > > > ------------------------------ > > Message: 9 > Date: Sun, 29 May 2016 09:19:17 -0400 > From: Robert Bruninga <bruninga(a)usna.edu> > To: Paul Stoetzer <n8hm(a)arrl.net> > Cc: "amsat-bb(a)amsat.org" <amsat-bb(a)amsat.org>, KO6TZ Bob > <my.callsign(a)verizon.net> > Subject: Re: [amsat-bb] No NO-84, just ISS in the next hour > Message-ID: > <CALdCfN+GG9j-+qX+pLB7KuvCo2ABzo4uAfxYDn+s_e4UGZsnTw(a)mail.gmail.com> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset=UTF-8 > > Yep, > > It must be in a bad sun angle phase and has reset to digi off. > We can see about turning the digi back on. Though we would rather hear of > more people using the PSK31 transponder. > > bob > > On Sat, May 28, 2016 at 10:26 PM, Paul Stoetzer <n8hm(a)arrl.net> wrote: > > > They likely shut it off for power budget purposes. The PSK transponder > > is the primary mission and the digipeater is only on when the power > > budget permits. > > > > 73, > > > > Paul, N8HM > > > > On Sat, May 28, 2016 at 10:21 PM, KO6TZ Bob <my.callsign(a)verizon.net> > > wrote: > > > Patrick, > > > > > > I see the APOFF in the <UI> path. I can't remember what causes that. I > > > will have to read the WEB site, unless Bob B. bails me out. > > > > > > BOB > > > KO6TZ > > > > > > > > > 02:10 PSAT-1/ARISS>APOFF>UI,?,F0 (1201 baud): > > > T#349,807,073,850,496,683,00011100 > > > 02:11 PSAT-1/ARISS>APOFF>UI,?,F0 (1201 baud): > > > s#000366,0z001 > > > > > > 02:11 PSAT-1/ARISS>APOFF>UI,?,F0 (1201 baud): > > > T#350,812,106,854,495,682,00011100 > > > 02:12 PSAT-1/ARISS>APOFF>UI,?,F0 (1201 baud): > > > s#000367,0z001 > > > > > > 02:12 PSAT-1/ARISS>APOFF>UI,?,F0 (1201 baud): > > > T#351,792,087,858,494,682,00011100 > > > 02:13 PSAT-1/ARISS>APOFF>UI,?,F0 (1201 baud): > > > s#000368,0z001 > > > > > > 02:13 PSAT-1/ARISS>APOFF>UI,?,F0 (1201 baud): > > > T#352,802,069,862,494,682,00011100 > > > 02:14 PSAT-1/ARISS>APOFF>UI,?,F0 (1201 baud): > > > s#000369,0z001 > > > > > > 02:16 PSAT-1/ARISS>APOFF>UI,?,F0 (1201 baud): > > > s#000371,0z001 > > > > > > > > > Hi! > > > > > > Based on what I see at pcsat.aprs.org, the 145.825 APRS digipeater > > > is not operational. I still plan on working the next ISS pass around > > > 0248 UTC, using APRS mesaages to make QSOs.. > > > > > > 73! > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Patrick WD9EWK/VA7EWK > > > http://www.wd9ewk.net/ > > > Twitter: @WD9EWK > > > > > > _______________________________________________ > > > 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 > > _______________________________________________ > > 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 > > > > > ------------------------------ > > Message: 10 > Date: Sun, 29 May 2016 09:21:22 -0400 > From: "Stan, W1LE" <stanw1le(a)verizon.net> > To: amsat-bb(a)amsat.org > Subject: [amsat-bb] Achieving Science with CubeSats: Thinking Inside > the Box > Message-ID: <1e435a8e-488b-7160-7b01-43d7bb359bd0(a)verizon.net> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset=utf-8; format=flowed > > Hello The Net: > > Recently highlighted in the ANS Weekly Bulletin: > > *Achieving Science with CubeSats: Thinking Inside the Box* > > A free download, as a .PDF, is available from the National Academies Press. > > http://www.nap.edu/23503 > > Check in as a guest and download. Should be an interesting read. > > Stan, W1LE Cape Cod FN41sr > > > ZZZZz > > > > ------------------------------ > > Message: 11 > Date: Sun, 29 May 2016 14:40:10 +0000 > From: B J <va6bmj(a)gmail.com> > To: S?ren Straarup <straarup(a)gmail.com> > Cc: "amsat-bb(a)amsat.org" <amsat-bb(a)amsat.org> > Subject: Re: [amsat-bb] Recommended Power for FO-29? > Message-ID: > <CAP7QzkMpY0W5CoqPVk+yq2SBKukfB1DQoGwZamXNWV3SAEUHhg(a)mail.gmail.com> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset=UTF-8 > > <snip> > > > I once was told that on linear birds one should not have a downlink > > signal that is stronger than the beacon of the bird. > > Beware I'm new to birds, only been listening so far to both fm and ssb > > birds. > > > > I need to either invest in another ft-817 or drag my ft-857 out side > > to use with my elk antenna. > > > > I'm currently waiting on a pair of heil pro7, after that I should not > > have to many excuses for not trying to tx (8 > > > > Hope to hear you catching some waves. > > <snip> > > For me, there were 2 things to consider. One is that more than 5 W > isn't recommended for safety reasons since I'm holding my antenna. > The other one is that my IC-910 can't go lower than 5 W. > > 73s > > Bernhard VA6BMJ @ DO33FL > > > ------------------------------ > > Message: 12 > Date: Sun, 29 May 2016 14:14:21 -0500 (CDT) > From: gkcarr(a)go-express.net > To: "N5AFV-Allen Mattis" <afmattis(a)comcast.net> > Cc: amsat bb <amsat-bb(a)amsat.org> > Subject: [amsat-bb] N5AFV 57,0000 contacts > Message-ID: <1464549261.318625256(a)webmail.goexpress.us> > Content-Type: text/plain;charset=UTF-8 > > On the FO29 west pass today I had the privilege of being Allen's (N5AFV) 57,000th contact! > Well done, My Good friend!!! > And Hector (W5CBF) was his 57,001th! > 73 > George > WA5KBH > > > > > > > > ------------------------------ > > Message: 13 > Date: Sun, 29 May 2016 14:26:14 -0500 > From: Clayton Coleman <kayakfishtx(a)gmail.com> > To: AMSAT-BB <amsat-bb(a)amsat.org> > Subject: [amsat-bb] W5PFG/p EL09, May 30 - June 3. > Message-ID: > <CAPovOwfow_2mtXqrQK89V=u+aVLr9Vxq7F62HRiy4w=nf2_Z6w(a)mail.gmail.com> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset=UTF-8 > > I'll be hiding out in EL09dm for a few days and as always will bring > along portable satellite equipment. Listen for me on daytime SO-50 or > FO-29 passes. I'll be down by a river, surrounded by bluffs, so don't > expect to find me on any low elevation passes. > > Please do not make schedule requests. If I do happen to wander to an > adjacent grid (unlikely,) I will post it on Twitter: @w5pfg > > 73 > Clayton > W5PFG > > > ------------------------------ > > Message: 14 > Date: Sun, 29 May 2016 21:44:33 +0200 > From: "Mike Rupprecht" <mail(a)mike-rupprecht.de> > To: <amsat-bb(a)amsat.org> > Subject: Re: [amsat-bb] No NO-84, just ISS in the next hour > Message-ID: <000001d1b9e2$864129e0$92c37da0$@de> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset="iso-8859-1" > > Hi all, > > just reactivated the APRS transponder. Let's see how long it works. Good > luck! > > 73 Mike > DK3WN > > 20160529193814,PSAT>APRSON,ARISS,qAR,DK3WN-1:T#088,782,083,881,494,368,00011 > 000 > 20160529193915,PSAT>APRSON,ARISS,qAR,DK3WN-1:!24 . S\168 . WS040/999/W3ADO > S#000089,0z290 > 20160529193919,PSAT>APRSON,ARISS,qAR,HG8GL-5:T#089,702,585,883,495,367,00011 > 000 > > > > > > -----Urspr?ngliche Nachricht----- > Von: AMSAT-BB [mailto:[email protected]] Im Auftrag von Paul > Stoetzer > Gesendet: 29 May 2016 04:27 > An: KO6TZ Bob > Cc: amsat-bb(a)amsat.org > Betreff: Re: [amsat-bb] No NO-84, just ISS in the next hour > > They likely shut it off for power budget purposes. The PSK transponder is > the primary mission and the digipeater is only on when the power budget > permits. > > 73, > > Paul, N8HM > > On Sat, May 28, 2016 at 10:21 PM, KO6TZ Bob <my.callsign(a)verizon.net> wrote: > > Patrick, > > > > I see the APOFF in the <UI> path. I can't remember what causes that. > > I will have to read the WEB site, unless Bob B. bails me out. > > > > BOB > > KO6TZ > > > > > > 02:10 PSAT-1/ARISS>APOFF>UI,?,F0 (1201 baud): > > T#349,807,073,850,496,683,00011100 > > 02:11 PSAT-1/ARISS>APOFF>UI,?,F0 (1201 baud): > > s#000366,0z001 > > > > 02:11 PSAT-1/ARISS>APOFF>UI,?,F0 (1201 baud): > > T#350,812,106,854,495,682,00011100 > > 02:12 PSAT-1/ARISS>APOFF>UI,?,F0 (1201 baud): > > s#000367,0z001 > > > > 02:12 PSAT-1/ARISS>APOFF>UI,?,F0 (1201 baud): > > T#351,792,087,858,494,682,00011100 > > 02:13 PSAT-1/ARISS>APOFF>UI,?,F0 (1201 baud): > > s#000368,0z001 > > > > 02:13 PSAT-1/ARISS>APOFF>UI,?,F0 (1201 baud): > > T#352,802,069,862,494,682,00011100 > > 02:14 PSAT-1/ARISS>APOFF>UI,?,F0 (1201 baud): > > s#000369,0z001 > > > > 02:16 PSAT-1/ARISS>APOFF>UI,?,F0 (1201 baud): > > s#000371,0z001 > > > > > > Hi! > > > > Based on what I see at pcsat.aprs.org, the 145.825 APRS digipeater is > > not operational. I still plan on working the next ISS pass around > > 0248 UTC, using APRS mesaages to make QSOs.. > > > > 73! > > > > > > > > > > Patrick WD9EWK/VA7EWK > > http://www.wd9ewk.net/ > > Twitter: @WD9EWK > > > > _______________________________________________ > > 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 > _______________________________________________ > 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 > > > > ------------------------------ > > Subject: Digest Footer > > _______________________________________________ > 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 member? Join now to support the amateur satellite program! > http://www.amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb > > ------------------------------ > > End of AMSAT-BB Digest, Vol 11, Issue 172 > *****************************************

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Dayton Hamvention Comments by K8YSE
by John Papay 29 May '16

29 May '16

The AMSAT presence at Dayton was, in my opinion, the best ever. This was largely due to the efforts of all of the volunteers who gave up part of their Dayton experience to represent AMSAT and grow the organization. The leader of this effort, Steve, N9IP, deserves special recognition because he made sure that attention was given to every detail. Lessons were learned from last year and the result was the best display and group of representatives ever. Years ago there weren't many active satellite operators at the booth and that has changed for the better every year. Those not familiar with satellites need practical and current information and those that are on the birds every week were there to provide it. One of the most popular books that AMSAT sells is "Getting Started with Satellites." Gould Smith, WA4SXM, and "Friends" put out a completely revised edition this year. It is spiral bound with heavy, glossy paper and contains everything you need to know about satellites in 2016. It doesn't matter if you got into satellites in the 1970's, you will want a copy of this book. There are lots of pictures; there is nothing boring about it. I'm sure that even Ricky Tillman will agree with me on this. You can get a copy at the AMSAT store. It's a great publication to share with your friends that know nothing about what you do for a hobby. Show and tell is a big part of the Dayton event. The AMSAT demo station plays a big role in showing others what is needed to work a satellite. This year Paul, N8HM, took over the responsibility of this important activity. He had his two FT-817's, an SDR, computer and an Arrow antenna. We also had my IC-910H, computer and Arrow antenna on my custom mount tripod. In past years we had multiple antennas including the M2 Leo Pack. But I can say that the little Arrow antennas did a great job and we were making qso's when the building and vehicles were not blocking the signal. The only problem with Dayton is that the demo station is in the vendor parking lot and there is no regular flow of traffic going by the station as there was in Orlando. People would find out about the demo station at the AMSAT booth and come outside to see it. Some of our visitors included PY2DM, PY5LF, XE1SEW, HP1CQ and many others. We made contacts with Canada, Mexico, Brazil, and Europe as well as many stateside stations. Congratulations Paul! Our future rests in the hands of the young hams that are taking an interest in satellites and space technology. 9 year old Hope, KM4IPF, took over on one of our longer satellite passes and worked station after station like a pro. Those of us that have been active over the last several years have watched as these young operators start with no experience and progress month after month. I listened to Hope operate at Orlando and then heard her operate at Dayton. I was impressed with the improvement. She was focused and wasn't relying on any coaching to complete the contacts. No mater what happened she knew what to do. Congratulations Hope. I also met Nick, KE8AKW, along with his Dad, N8XQM, at the demo station. Nick started operating with his Dad several years ago. This was the same way I started although it was my older cousin Paul, xW8BUS (SK) who would let me call CQ on 20m with his AM KW. He would control the emissions and flip the switch to transmit. According to my cousin I was only 2 years old when I made the first contact. We didn't hear Nick for a while but when he appeared again he had a callsign. Nick has become a great operator. Practice and patience makes it happen. Congratulations Nick. There were many other things that went on with AMSAT including the forums, technical assistance, merchandising etc. I am sure others will write about that. This is just a small piece of it that I thought was worth mentioning. AMSAT is about to launch 2 new FM satellites in the next few months. FM birds are the gateway for those just getting started. So now we have an even better opportunity to attract both young and old to our part of ham radio. The best way to attract hams to the world of satellites is to show them how it's done. Construct a portable station. You only need an FM handheld or mobile and a simple antenna like the Arrow on a tripod. Use a small sealed lead acid battery if needed. Set up wherever hams get together. You will be the center of attention and you will generate the interest that we need to keep the momentum going. And I apologize for the rambling. 73, John K8YSE

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No NO-84, just ISS in the next hour
by Patrick STODDARD (WD9EWK/VA7EWK) 29 May '16

29 May '16

Hi! Based on what I see at pcsat.aprs.org, the 145.825 APRS digipeater is not operational. I still plan on working the next ISS pass around 0248 UTC, using APRS mesaages to make QSOs.. 73! Patrick WD9EWK/VA7EWK http://www.wd9ewk.net/ Twitter: @WD9EWK

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W5PFG/p EL09, May 30 - June 3.
by Clayton Coleman 29 May '16

29 May '16

I'll be hiding out in EL09dm for a few days and as always will bring along portable satellite equipment. Listen for me on daytime SO-50 or FO-29 passes. I'll be down by a river, surrounded by bluffs, so don't expect to find me on any low elevation passes. Please do not make schedule requests. If I do happen to wander to an adjacent grid (unlikely,) I will post it on Twitter: @w5pfg 73 Clayton W5PFG

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Re: [amsat-bb] Fw: HF-HF satellite (OSCAR LOCATOR?)
by Robert Bruninga 29 May '16

29 May '16

> Sat tracking in the early days was with an AMSAT > OSCAR-LOCATOR (Rotating mylar discs over a global map!!). I just googled and there is only one image of an OSCARLOCATOR I can find. I remember it well, but am confused by this image: http://www.amsat.org/amsat-new/tools/images/oscarlocator.jpg I understand the curved trace. It crosses near the pole at the latitude of the inclination of the orbit. And I understand the circular plot which is angle and elevation from your QTH when placed over your house. But I do not understand the straight line scale going nearly vertical and labeled RS? WHy is there no curve to it? And the only other one I found was this: http://www.studiorite.com/oldindex/images/OscarLocator1sm.jpg Which looks like it has the orbits of three different satellites, one of them added on in green marker. But this one is lacking the AZ/EL circle for the station. Is there a better image anywhere that I can use to justify this "minimum satcom" experiment? And is this how it worked? You got the daily zero crossing of the equator. Then for the next 24 hours you could just rotate the plastic overlay by the longitude increment? ANd increment the time by the orbital period? On a trip and without a smart phone, I'd rather do an OSCAR locator then fuss with a PC... Bob, WB4APR

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Recommended Power for FO-29?
by Christopher Maness 29 May '16

29 May '16

It has been a while since I have been on FO-29, and I was also limited with power. However, I now have my TS-2000X running, I am going to give the old bird a shot. I have at my disposal 100W of uplink with my arrow antenna, I am going to assume this is too much. Is 25W or 50W more appropriate? Opinions? Thanks, Chris KQ6UP

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