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

Re: [amsat-bb] I phone
by Pedro Converso 01 Apr '20

01 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 01 Apr '20

01 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 01 Apr '20

01 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 01 Apr '20

01 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 01 Apr '20

01 Apr '20

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rotator controllers available
by James Brown 01 Apr '20

01 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 01 Apr '20

01 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 01 Apr '20

01 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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