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Re: [amsat-bb] Captains and Passengers
by Roy Dean 30 May '17

30 May '17

*KA9QJG KA9QJG at COMCAST.NET <amsat-bb%40amsat.org?Subject=Re%3A%20%5Bamsat-bb%5D%20Captains%20and%20Passengers&In-Reply-To=%3C02d501d2d8bd%2470a6e4d0%2451f4ae70%24%40COMCAST.NET%3E> Wrote:* *As We all know the World has changed since 911 , As a big Scanner user **all of us use to be able to take a Scanner , Recorder . Camera , Binoculars **Etc to an Airport , Rail Yard , Boat Yard to Listen and find Freqs . if **we try that now Homeland Security will drag our butts in for Questioning .* Oddly enough, the above is what got me into amateur radio (satellites came along for the ride) - the government slowly starting to encrypt their communications. But the rest of it (being questioned by homeland security) is not true (or, at least, is illegal). If you are on public property, and are not breaking any laws (of which there are none when it comes to binoculars or cameras), then homeland security CANNOT detain you. If they do, you have a very winnable court case. See: http://www.photoattorney.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/Photographing-the-E… The above applies to private entities, as well. If scanning is legal in your locale (and it is in MOST states), then local and federal police can't do anything about it - at least not without violating our (USA) constitutional rights.

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For Sale: FT-817nd
by Ken Alexander 30 May '17

30 May '17

I have for sale one FT-817ND, in excellent condition and complete with box, manual and all standard accessories as it comes from the store. Asking U.S. $580 and includes shipping to Canada and continental U.S. Paypal or Interac e-transfer please. 73, Ken VE3HLS

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Elex equip surviving total immersion
by Robert Bruninga 29 May '17

29 May '17

Leaning over the edge of a pier, I heard a plunk and as they say, time slowed down as my brain instantly realized it was my cellphone,. I jumped in and dug around in the muck (about 3' deep) and probably in under a minute found it. Ran to the house. ran fresh water all over it, dried it and then the same with alcohol. Then dried it in the toaster oven (NOT ON, but I'd let it get too hot to touch, then turn it off and stick the phone in. That sorta worked. But the screen was shot. Next day I took it apart 2 screws and then just unsnap everything. There is virtually nothing inside but one circuit board anda few chips and the chcklet keyboard. The screen would not detach. So I then put the ckt brd in a 60C (140F) box and left it 24 hours. Now it works perfectly! Just FYI Bob

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ARRL/TAPR DCC Announced, St. Louis, MO, Septeber 15 - 17, 2017
by Mark Thompson 29 May '17

29 May '17

2017 ARRL/TAPR DCC (Digital Communications Conference) Announced Saint Louis, MO September 15 - 17, 2017 Holiday Inn Airport West, Earth City, MO More Information at: http://www.tapr.org/dcc

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Ham Radios on Cruises
by Klaper Martin HSLU I 29 May '17

29 May '17

Also the German TUI Cruises "Mein Schiff ..." fleet does not allow to take ham radio transmitters on board. Perhaps we should setup a list of ham-friendly tour operators.

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Captains and Passengers
by Alan 29 May '17

29 May '17

All, Some basic rules which apply to captains and passengers, whether of an airliner or a ship: 1. The captain is always The Captain, master after God. 2. If the captain is wrong, see rule 1. This does not mean his decisions can be completely arbitrary. For instance, if the company he works for has a rule which says no ham operations, he is subject to termination if he overrides that. If the company permits ham operations, but he considers there are additional considerations which in his judgement make that unsafe, he has the authority to make that decision. There may be valid temporary reasons, such as maintenance issues which while not unsafe impose operational restrictions until corrected. He may well be required to forbid ham operation under those circumstance. He will need to report that, and he may need to justify his decision to his boss. A pattern of arbitrary decisions showing poor judgement may lead to termination, or even loss of his Master's license. By all means inquire before or complain after the trip, but in no case does he need to justify his actions to you. See rule 1. 73s, Alan WA4SCA Retired American Airlines Captain

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Ham Radios on Princess Cruises
by Jerry Buxton 29 May '17

29 May '17

This is a very interesting item. Being a multi-time Princess cruiser, I have requested, received permission for, and taken ham radios on a dozen cruises over almost two decades. Today, in following up on my unanswered request for our upcoming cruise, I was informed through our Princess travel agent that the department which handles the amateur radio requests says that there will be no more permissions given as ham radios have been added to the prohibited items list by Princess Security. Interestingly, FRS is not on that same list. We had a bit of a discussion about it but of course the agent is not in any position to do more than handling the request to the person in charge of that, so there won't be any VP9/N0JY/MM on this cruise. To make it worse, that would also prohibit even taking the HTs along for use on land as we tour the British Isles. I am totally bummed. Does anybody on this list work for Princess Cruises, maybe have some thoughts on this? :-) -- Jerry Buxton, NØJY

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SDRPlay RSP 1 for sale
by Matthew Stevens 29 May '17

29 May '17

I have an SDRPlay RSP 1 for sale, I bought it new from HRO last October intending to use it as a linear satellite receiver. It's basically brand new out of the box, I did use it two or three times, and it works well. Shortly after, I got an FT-857 to got with my FT-817 for a full duplex sat rig as well as a portable HF radio, and the SDRPlay has been sitting on a shelf ever since. The SDR is great but dual radios just fit my all-portable operating style better. I'd like to get $110 for it, shipped. Included is a Tripp-Lite dual ferrite choked USB cable, which I found helpful to prevent RFI from affecting the front end of the receiver. Also an SMA>SO-239 pigtail. If anyone is interested, contact me off list. 73, - Matthew kk4fem Sent from my iPhone

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Upcoming ARISS contact with Australian Air League South Australia Wing, Elizabeth, South Australia, Australia
by n4csitwo＠bellsouth.net 29 May '17

29 May '17

An International Space Station school contact has been planned with participants at Australian Air League South Australia Wing, Elizabeth, South Australia, Australia on 31 May. The event is scheduled to begin at approximately 09:35 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 NA1SS and W6SRJ. The contact should be audible over the west coast of the U.S. Interested parties are invited to listen in on the 145.80 MHz downlink. The contact is expected to be conducted in English. The Australian Air League is a youth organization for boys and girls aged from 8 to 18 years which encourages an interest in aviation as a career or as a hobby for the youth of Australia. The organization is entirely self-funding and is staffed by volunteers who give their time generously to achieve its goals. The Australian Air League has no political, racial or religious connections. The aims and objectives of the Australian Air League include: * To promote and encourage the development of Aviation in the Youth of Australia * To promote good citizenship * To promote ingenuity and resourcefulness of its members * To develop the physical and mental abilities of its members The League's motto "A Vinculo Terrae" translates into "Free from the bonds of the Earth". This motto contains the very essence of flight into space. The Australian Air League was formed in 1934, in an era when Australian Aviators such as Sir Charles Kingsford-Smith, Charles Ulm, Bert Hinkler, Sir Ross and Keith Smith and others were household names and heroes. The first Squadron was opened in Manly (NSW) and the Air League quickly spread throughout that state. In early 1939 the first Squadron was opened in Victoria and in 1944 the first Girls Section was formed. Today the Australian Air League is active in NSW, the ACT, Victoria, Queensland, and South Australia and is still expanding. Participants will ask as many of the following questions as time allows: 1. You must see some amazing views, so what is your favourite city to look down to from space? 2. If a piece of space junk hit the I.S.S., what is your role? 3. How would you describe space to someone who hasn't been there? 4. What are experiments you have been allocated to look after on the I.S.S.? 5. How long did you have to train to do this? 6. If children/adults wanted to become an astronaut, would you encourage them to or not? Why? 7. What do you miss most from earth? 8. What do you do when you have spare time? 9. How happy were you when you were picked to go to space? 10. What is your favourite thing about being in space? 11. What do you want to achieve that you have not achieved yet? 12. How do you cope being away from your loved ones for extended periods of time? 13. How do you get a haircut in space? 14. Do you need any experience as a pilot to become an astronaut? 15. How does the 3D printer feed the filament in zero gravity? 16. How long have you been in space for and when were you launched? 17. Is it easy to survive with other people in space? 18. What landing craft do you find the most comfortable to travel in? 19. When you look out the window down to earth, what thoughts about home or returning home go through your mind? 20. What food do you eat and how is it prepared? 21. How do they guide the resupply capsules to the ISS? 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): TBD 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), the Center for the Advancement of Science in Space (CASIS) and 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.arrl.org. Thank you & 73, David - AA4KN --- This email has been checked for viruses by Avast antivirus software. https://www.avast.com/antivirus

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SatPC32 issue
by Vincenzo Mone 29 May '17

29 May '17

Hello, I am trying the SatPC32 but cannot get it work. When I go to run it I see that it opens and quickly reclose. I have tried to uninstall and re install it several times but get the same issue Any suggestions? Thanks 73's de Enzo IK8OZV ************************************ ****** GSM +39 328 7110193 ****** ***** SMS +39 328 7110193 ****** ************************************

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