April 2020 - AMSAT-BB - mailman.amsat.org

Re: [amsat-bb] Yaesu G-5500 question
by Bob Hammond 02 Apr '20

02 Apr '20

Thanks for the quick replies M5ET, NR0T, and VE3NXK. The M2 LEO antennas are designed to be end-mounted and M2 has no idea how they'll perform if mid-mounted as they aren't designed for that. Hence, my counterbalance scheme. Bob W7OTJ On Thu, Apr 2, 2020 at 8:01 AM Bill Booth <ve3nxk(a)gmail.com> wrote: > > How many of you with similar antennas and a G-5500 have NOT used a > > counterbalance? > > I did not balance mine in the current install. I did move the mounting > brackets > on the boom when I had the A40 dish on the main boom to help with balance. > > Attached pic of current setup. > > > > -- > Bill Booth VE3NXK > Sundridge ON, Canada > 79.23.37 W x 45.46.18 N > FN05ns > > Visit my weather WebCam at http://www.almaguin.com/wxcurrent/weather.html > > Organ and Tissue Donation - The Gift of Life > Talk to your family. Your decision can make a difference. >

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Fwd: iPhone Program
by Mark L. Hammond 02 Apr '20

02 Apr '20

For ease of use and setup (just add the satellites you want), I find SatSat to be perfect for what I want to do; including a nice feature to add a calendar reminder with notification! Easy to see passes for the next week, etc. Try a few---use what works for you! ;) Mark N8MH On Thu, Apr 2, 2020 at 9:53 AM BRAD SMITH via AMSAT-BB <amsat-bb(a)amsat.org> wrote: > I use the HamSat app from the App Store. It is so easy. I have tried > others and not been satisfied. Brad KC9UQR > > Sent from Brad’s iPad > _______________________________________________ > 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 > -- Mark L. Hammond [N8MH] -- Mark L. Hammond [N8MH]

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iPhone Program
by BRAD SMITH 02 Apr '20

02 Apr '20

I use the HamSat app from the App Store. It is so easy. I have tried others and not been satisfied. Brad KC9UQR Sent from Brad’s iPad

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Re: [amsat-bb] Satelitte Rig, IC-7900 Pros & Cons
by Yono Adisoemarta 02 Apr '20

02 Apr '20

Coming from Yaesu FT-847 and Kenwood TS-2000, I like my IC-9700 very much. 73 de Yono YD0NXX Sent from my iPhone > On Mar 30, 2020, at 4:58 AM, ke4kol via AMSAT-BB <amsat-bb(a)amsat.org> wrote: >

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Satelitte Rig, IC-7900 Pros & Cons
by ke4kol 02 Apr '20

02 Apr '20

Thinking about updating my sat station. Any and all suggestions appreciated. Thaks,Jim Ke4kol

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Re: [amsat-bb] I phone
by Pedro Converso 02 Apr '20

02 Apr '20

On Iphone try http://amsat.org.ar/pass also shows freqs+Doppler. Once started via Inet could run without connection. 73, lu7abf, Pedro

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I phone
by 73 Bob W7LRD 02 Apr '20

02 Apr '20

Hi all- What is good app for satellite tracking for a i phone? 73 Bob W7LRD

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Re: [amsat-bb] VUCC Standings formatting
by Matthew Chambers 02 Apr '20

02 Apr '20

That might be a problem as my email client doesn't have a plain text mode, all emails are HTML with no user changeable settings. I could make all my emails plain text but then it would be server wide for me and anyone else on the domain. And it would wipe out everyone's signature files which would have to be remade in plain text. I just wonder why the email list can't grow with the rest of the internet? Matthew Chambers, CBT, NR0Q Owner/Engineer *M Chambers Communications Engineering LLC* PO BOX 855, Moberly, MO 65270 Mobile (660)415-5620 www.mchambersradio.com On Wed, Apr 1, 2020 at 2:02 PM Mark D. Johns <mjohns+K0JM(a)luther.edu> wrote: > The reflector will not take attachments. But do make sure you set the > email client into "Plain text" mode before you put the data into it. > -- > Mark D. Johns, KØJM > AMSAT Ambassador & News Service Editor > Brooklyn Park, MN USA EN35hd > ----------------------------------------------- > "Heaven goes by favor; if it went by merit, > you would stay out and your dog would go in." > ---Mark Twain > > On Wed, Apr 1, 2020 at 1:41 PM Matthew Chambers via AMSAT-BB > <amsat-bb(a)amsat.org> wrote: > > > > Maybe type it up in a word processor in a table and copy that to your > email > > client? Another idea and this is what my local club does for anything > that > > we want "pretty" formatting on something. Is attach it as a PDF to the > > email and have a minimal blurb that says go read the attached PDF. > > > > Not sure if PDF's would make it across the email reflector, might be a > sign > > that it's started falling behind with the current state of tech. This is > > the only one that I belong to that blows up on embedded HTML and images. > > Most have moved to Groups.IO. > > > > Matthew Chambers, CBT, NR0Q > > Owner/Engineer > > *M Chambers Communications Engineering LLC* > > PO BOX 855, Moberly, MO 65270 > > Mobile (660)415-5620 > > www.mchambersradio.com > > > > > > > > On Wed, Apr 1, 2020 at 10:46 AM Ronald Parsons via AMSAT-BB < > > amsat-bb(a)amsat.org> wrote: > > > > > I'm sorry about the formatting of the standings. I've been searching > for > > > the > > > magic bullet to list columns of data neatly, but the trial this month > > > turned > > > out really bad. If anyone knows the secret, please let me know, > > > > > > Ron W5RKN > > > > > > _______________________________________________ > > > 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 > > > > > _______________________________________________ > > 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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VE8RT on AO91 earlier today
by Ron VE8RT 02 Apr '20

02 Apr '20

No it wasn't an April fools day prank, I was on AO91 for a few minutes (before the footprint was too far north) and worked a few stations. It was to be a demonstration of amateur satellite communications for a Canadian Broadcasting Corp locally produced program. Thanks to all who were on. As the antenna, radio, and log keeping were too much of a challenge outdoors (temperature was about -18C or 0F with a windchill around -27C) I used an old recorder for logging. For the most part it worked well, there is at least one call sign I'm having trouble picking out. I've had some help improving the quality, but if someone wanted a copy of the MP3 file to try their luck at getting more out of it I'll send them the file. Its just over 5 min long. Ron VE8RT in DP22 -- Ron VE8RT <ve8rt(a)yknwt.ca>

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Test - Please ignore
by Ronald Parsons 02 Apr '20

02 Apr '20

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rotator controllers available
by James Brown 02 Apr '20

02 Apr '20

I have two Fox Delta ST-2 rotator interfaces avilable. These are good working units and be great for new station set ups. I ran a G5500 rotor and satpc32 with one. The other is new spare. Google Fox Delta for details. Jim KI6WJ

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Garmin ETREX10 maidenhead grids ??
by alex weimer 02 Apr '20

02 Apr '20

Does anyone know if the Garmin Etrex10 GPS has Maidenhead grids built in ? I cannot find any info and when I call Garmin the people I talk do have no idea.. Thanks JACK KC7MG

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AO-92 in L/v at 0157z for 24 hours 1 April 2020
by Mark L. Hammond 02 Apr '20

02 Apr '20

No foolin'! 73, Mark L. Hammond [N8MH]

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M-2 SAT Pack #1
by Gerald Witalec 01 Apr '20

01 Apr '20

Has anyone used this eggbeater antenna from M-2 company with great results to track the SATS? Jerry...W8RQM

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Tab Delimited Test
by Roy Dean 01 Apr '20

01 Apr '20

W4ZXT 150 202 K5ZM 135 179 WD9EWK 148 164 N4QX 125 150 I suspect that this wont work because gmail is not allowing me to insert tab delimited data. It's inserting it as space delimited. :( --Roy K3RLD

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Test - ignore
by Ronald Parsons 01 Apr '20

01 Apr '20

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VUCC Standings formatting
by Ronald Parsons 01 Apr '20

01 Apr '20

I'm sorry about the formatting of the standings. I've been searching for the magic bullet to list columns of data neatly, but the trial this month turned out really bad. If anyone knows the secret, please let me know, Ron W5RKN

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VUCC Standings for April 2020
by Ronald Parsons 01 Apr '20

01 Apr '20

VUCC Awards-Endorsements for April 2020 Happy April Fools Day. Happy Birthday to me! A lot of roves are being canceled as travel is more difficult. Here are the endorsements and new VUCC Satellite Awards issued by the ARRL for the period March 1, 2020 through April 1, 2020. Congratulations to all those who made the list this month! CALL Mar Apr N3GS 624 652 K9UO 550 565 KK4YEL 413 504 G0ABI 453 454 KB2YSI 101 450 AD0HJ 405 425 N7EGY 351 405 KC9VGG 228 310 N9FN 207 303 PT9BM 225 255 KC9UQR 240 252 WA9JBQ 175 225 W4ZXT 150 202 K5ZM 135 179 WD9EWK (DM41) 148 164 WD9EWK (DM22) 131 150 N4QX 125 138 XE2YWH 102 137 EA2AA 101 125 IZ1ERR New 112 N7JY New 106 KE4BKL New 101 AA7WB New 100 DP0GVN New 100 If you find errors or omissions. please contact me off-list at <mycall>@<mycall>.com and I'll revise the announcement. This list was developed by comparing the ARRL .pdf listings for the two months. It's a visual comparison so omissions are possible. Apologies if your call was not mentioned. Thanks to all those who are roving to grids that are rarely on the birds. They are doing much of the work! Ron W5RKN

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