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Re: [amsat-bb] SATPC32 >12 sats
by John Kludt 08 Nov '19

08 Nov '19

Charlie, I have not done an exhaustive compare and I know the IC-9700 got added. John On Thu, Nov 7, 2019 at 4:33 PM aj9n <aj9n(a)aol.com> wrote: > I think a radio got added but I am not sure about that. Glad you are up > and running. > 73, > Charlie AJ9N > > > > Sent from my Sprint Samsung Galaxy S8. > > -------- Original message -------- > From: "Keith E. Brandt, WD9GET" <wd9get(a)amsat.org> > Date: 11/7/19 4:09 PM (GMT-05:00) > To: aj9n <aj9n(a)aol.com>, John Kludt <johnnykludt(a)gmail.com> > Cc: AMSAT <amsat-bb(a)amsat.org> > Subject: Re: [amsat-bb] SATPC32 >12 sats > > On 07-Nov-19 14:09, aj9n wrote: > > There is a newer version of 12.8d that is available. I don't why the > version number wasn't changed. The newer one goes beyond A to L. > > 73, > Charlie AJ9N > > > That did the trick. Seems weird that the version number didn't increment > with the new feature release. > > Anything else fun that was updated at the same time as increasing the > number of sats? > > -- > Keith E Brandt, WD9GET > > *This message transmitted with 100% recycled DHMO-free electrons > > xb >

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amsat-bb] SATPC32 >12 sats
by Tom Schuessler 07 Nov '19

07 Nov '19

I think the solution for issues like this is the next time Eric does an update to the software, that he changes the Dot X or the letter. In this case that change For now 24 says, should probably have made the software 12.8a since that software iteration also included support for the FT 991 series of radios. His software is really good and his support is incredible, especially in dealing with older radios so I’m not knocking anything. Tom N5HYP

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Re: [amsat-bb] Preamp source
by MICHAEL WILLIAMS 07 Nov '19

07 Nov '19

Might look at Minikits EME-220-2M-MH at minikits.com.au. GL Mike (K9QHO)

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Re: [amsat-bb] ARR preamps
by Roger - W7TZ 07 Nov '19

07 Nov '19

I must apologize. I failed to identify my preamps correctly. I have the ARR SP144vdg and SP432vdg. These are available for $250 for the pair shipped conus. 73, Roger W7TZ CN83ia Grid Busters w7tz.webs.com

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Re: [amsat-bb] Preamp source
by Zach Metzinger 07 Nov '19

07 Nov '19

On 2019-11-07 15:56, W3AB/GEO via AMSAT-BB wrote: > I've had good luck with these. > > https://www.minikits.com.au/eme220-2m Nice to see the OMRON relays being used for RF. W6PQL, who is amazingly creative and takes time to document his adventures, has some data on these relays at RF: https://www.w6pql.com/using_inexpensive_relays.htm --- Zach N0ZGO

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Preamp source
by Jim White 07 Nov '19

07 Nov '19

My 22 year old Landwehr VHF preamp finally gave it up. I'd appreciate leads on high quality mast mounted preamps for VHF. AR2 doesn't answer their phone and some uni's I work with say it takes days to get a call back then AR2 didn't have the one they wanted and said they would not be making any more. And SSB USA's recording says they are only available sporadically. Looks like I can order direct from SSB in Germany so that's an option. Are there any low noise RF switched manufacturers/vendors in the U.S. these days? Where are folks getting preamps these days? Jim

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Re: [amsat-bb] Preamp source
by Jim White 07 Nov '19

07 Nov '19

Turns out HRO has some SSB units in stock including the SP-200 I wanted. So I've ordered one there. I hope HRO continues to stock the SSB units. The Minikets a couple folks suggested looks like a great option as well, especially if I was going to expand the EME array and put a preamp at the feed of each antenna. Thanks for all the suggestions. Jim On 11/7/2019 2:26 PM, Kevin wrote: > FWIW Jim, > SSB directly from Germany has worked well for me, typically cheaper > than getting it here in the US and their shipping is quick. > I have a bunch of SSB preamps and they have all worked well and seem > to hold up well also. > > Only negative I can say about them is they like to use a pair of back > to back diodes across the input, great for front end protection but > when exposed to high levels of RF like say from a HF rig they can > rectify the signal creating wideband noise. > > 73 > Kevin > > > On 11/7/2019 13:02, Jim White via AMSAT-BB wrote: >> My 22 year old Landwehr VHF preamp finally gave it up. >> >> I'd appreciate leads on high quality mast mounted preamps for VHF. >> AR2 doesn't answer their phone and some uni's I work with say it >> takes days to get a call back then AR2 didn't have the one they >> wanted and said they would not be making any more. And SSB USA's >> recording says they are only available sporadically. Looks like I can >> order direct from SSB in Germany so that's an option. >> >> Are there any low noise RF switched manufacturers/vendors in the U.S. >> these days? Where are folks getting preamps these days? >> >> Jim >> >> _______________________________________________ >> 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: https://www.amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb >

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Re: [amsat-bb] Preamp source
by Frank Karnauskas 07 Nov '19

07 Nov '19

Has anyone used a Mirage product since they became part of MFJ? If so, with what results? P.S. I talked to Jay at ARR just yesterday and he says they will not be making any mast mounted preamps. I didn't ask about other models. 73, Frank FRANK KARNAUSKAS, N1UW 3670 E. KINGLER SPRING PL. TUCSON, AZ 85718 T: 612-644-9174 E: N1UW(a)GOKARNS.COM -----Original Message----- From: AMSAT-BB [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of n4csitwo--- via AMSAT-BB Sent: Thursday, November 7, 2019 2:09 PM To: Jim White; AMSAT-BB Subject: Re: [amsat-bb] Preamp source I find myself in the same boat! I've always depended on ARR for preamps, but they told me material cost to build the units will run the price up too much, so they decided to stop making the 2 M preamp I need. Here is one you might want to look into Jim. I've only used Mirage for their pw amps in the past, but have been fairly satisfied with their product and repair service. https://www.mirageamp.com/Product.php?productid=KP-2/2M Dave, AA4KN ----- Original Message ----- From: "Jim White via AMSAT-BB" <amsat-bb(a)amsat.org> To: "AMSAT-BB" <amsat-bb(a)amsat.org> Sent: Thursday, November 07, 2019 4:02 PM Subject: [amsat-bb] Preamp source > My 22 year old Landwehr VHF preamp finally gave it up. > > I'd appreciate leads on high quality mast mounted preamps for VHF. AR2 > doesn't answer their phone and some uni's I work with say it takes days to > get a call back then AR2 didn't have the one they wanted and said they > would not be making any more. And SSB USA's recording says they are only > available sporadically. Looks like I can order direct from SSB in Germany > so that's an option. > > Are there any low noise RF switched manufacturers/vendors in the U.S. > these days? Where are folks getting preamps these days? > > Jim > > _______________________________________________ > 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: https://www.amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb > --- This email has been checked for viruses by Avast antivirus software. https://www.avast.com/antivirus _______________________________________________ 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: https://www.amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb

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D-Star Interference to XW-2A Downlink
by Hasan al-Basri 07 Nov '19

07 Nov '19

There is a repeater on 145.670 (D-Star) in the Dallas area https://w5fc.org/tag/fsq/ It makes using XW-2A nearly impossible as it is right in the passband. Who in the world thought it was a good idea to put a D-STAR repeater (simplex) in the middle of a satellite downlink passband? Does this comply with any existing ARRL Band Plan, on other words is this a shared resource with D-Star? If so, I guess it's just tough luck and live with it. If not, perhaps someone from AMSAT can have a word with the Trustee? 73, N0AN Hasan

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Sentinel 2 Satellite
by Jean Marc Momple 06 Nov '19

06 Nov '19

Dear All, Does anyone have information about the frequencies, modulation of this bird and how to decode imagery (which seems to be open)? 73 Jean Marc (3B8DU)

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