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Re: Antenna input requested
by Zach Metzinger 29 Aug '23

29 Aug '23

On 8/28/23 19:32, mikflathead--- via AMSAT-BB wrote: > Jerry Davis please increase your font size. Thanks Mike Note that if you send "Plain text" email, not HTML, then the recipient's mail program will display your message in whatever font/size is preferred by the recipient. Some programs, like Thunderbird, can be told to strip out all formatting when reading messages: View -> Message Body As -> Plain Text 73, --- Zach N0ZGO

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Re: Antenna input requested
by GC 29 Aug '23

29 Aug '23

Folks - Thanks so much for all of the input - it is truly appreciated. I'm not sure what exactly we will do but I have seen a common thread of avoiding the egg beater/omni type antennas....so down the rabbit hole we go. It's an interesting path the hobby has taken me - licenses in 1977 but out of college in 1985, I came down to Texas and worked at General Dynamics (now Lockheed Martin). I got to meet and work with a lot of Hams right from the start. One of them was Keith - W5IU one of THE people to go to for satellite info. He was in the Radar Systems Group across the hall from me in Power Systems Design. He was always willing to to talk radio and especially satellites....something for me at the time I had really never considered. I should have listened better :) Gwen and I will get something together over the next months - so if you hear a nervous 13 yo girl on one of the birds - please say hi. Again - Thank you all for the input! 73/Greg/N5IFGwen/KD9PDL (thats gonna change soon as she's shopping for vanity calls :) ) On Monday, August 28, 2023 at 02:40:03 PM CDT, Marshall Toburen via AMSAT-BB <amsat-bb(a)amsat.org> wrote: If the run from your rig to your antenna is < 150', if you get the longer M2 circularly polarized yagis + AZ/EL rotator; and you use hard line feed I have found you don't need mast mounted preamps. 73, Marshall, AAØFO On Mon, Aug 28, 2023 at 1:16 PM Don Solberg via AMSAT-BB <amsat-bb(a)amsat.org> wrote: If you want to get the maximum enjoyment out of the satellites, you want to be able to operate the linear birds and the Greencube digipeater, I would recommend the M2 Leo pack, at least a UHF mast mounted preamp and an AZ/EL rotator. This is what I use with my 9700 and it works very well. Operating the FM birds with minimal equipment is fun but it can get very boring very easily. 73, Don K9AQ On Mon, Aug 28, 2023 at 5:06 PM Jerry Davis via AMSAT-BB <amsat-bb(a)amsat.org> wrote: I vot yes on Ant's NU1U recommendation with 1 exception. go for the ~15 foot cross polorized antenna about 15 dB gain on 2 meters and 18 dB gain on 70 CM. The circular polorized antennas are not critical to get into and receive the birds as in the early days.I have the same setup as Ant, but am looking at cross polorized antennas. Not only will it get you easier access to Greencube, but also for EME. There are quite a few stations that you can contact with that setup. and during contests you will be able to make quite a few contacts. And, dont forget the Preamps. These will definately help you receive Greencube and do EME. Have a buddy here that uses Eggbeaters and has excellant results, but he is limited on what he antenna he put up. He gets into greencube with his Alaskan Arrow and has to setup everything outside to operate. CheersJerry - N5EKO On Monday, August 28, 2023 at 09:48:41 AM CDT, Wes Baden via AMSAT-BB <amsat-bb(a)amsat.org> wrote: Second the idea of an Arrow to start with. But FWIW, I started out with two small yagis that I already had on hand, 4EL on 144 MHz, 5EL on 435 MHz, one mounted horizontally, the other vertically, on separate tripods to further minimize desensitization, no rotors, outside on my house deck. Worked just about everything I heard, no big investment of money, lots of exercise running 2-3 times out onto the deck manually turning the yagis during passes. I still have yagis on tripods on the deck, same 4EL on 144 MHz but 9ELx2 on 435 MHz as a major interest is low horizon DX on RS-44 and 435 MHz downlink birds. And both are now on cheap TV antenna rotors. No preamp other than what’s in the ICOM 9700. Standing at 66 DXCC and 49 WAC (need a HI volcano SOTA to finally make 50). Go for it, play around with antennas, learn, have fun. Good luck. Will be listening for the two of you. Wes NA1MEMaine FN54 On Mon, Aug 28, 2023 at 10:05 AM GC via AMSAT-BB <amsat-bb(a)amsat.org> wrote: Folks,Looking for some guidance. Been in the hobby for years but have never spent the time with satellites - I'm wanting to start. I also have a 13 yo daughter who just got her Extra here (KD9PDL) and she is asking about Q's on the birds....so am trying to keep up with her interests as well. Can we expect reasonable results with some non-directional eggbeater or wagon wheel antennas or should I go all in and invest in a couple of LEO yagis and rotor? I I have the room for either setup, just wanted some opinions from those that have the experience.73/GregN5IF ----------------------------------------------------------- Sent via AMSAT-BB(a)amsat.org. AMSAT-NA makes this open forum available to all interested persons worldwide without requiring membership. 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Re: Antenna input requested
by Jerry Davis 29 Aug '23

29 Aug '23

It works just as well when you do it in your Mail App CheersJerry - N5EKO On Monday, August 28, 2023 at 07:32:02 PM CDT, mikflathead--- via AMSAT-BB <amsat-bb(a)amsat.org> wrote: Jerry Davis please increase your font size. Thanks Mike On Monday, August 28, 2023 at 02:15:37 PM EDT, Don Solberg via AMSAT-BB <amsat-bb(a)amsat.org> wrote: If you want to get the maximum enjoyment out of the satellites, you want to be able to operate the linear birds and the Greencube digipeater, I would recommend the M2 Leo pack, at least a UHF mast mounted preamp and an AZ/EL rotator. This is what I use with my 9700 and it works very well. Operating the FM birds with minimal equipment is fun but it can get very boring very easily. 73, Don K9AQ On Mon, Aug 28, 2023 at 5:06 PM Jerry Davis via AMSAT-BB <amsat-bb(a)amsat.org> wrote: I vot yes on Ant's NU1U recommendation with 1 exception. go for the ~15 foot cross polorized antenna about 15 dB gain on 2 meters and 18 dB gain on 70 CM. The circular polorized antennas are not critical to get into and receive the birds as in the early days.I have the same setup as Ant, but am looking at cross polorized antennas. Not only will it get you easier access to Greencube, but also for EME. There are quite a few stations that you can contact with that setup. and during contests you will be able to make quite a few contacts. And, dont forget the Preamps. These will definately help you receive Greencube and do EME. Have a buddy here that uses Eggbeaters and has excellant results, but he is limited on what he antenna he put up. He gets into greencube with his Alaskan Arrow and has to setup everything outside to operate. CheersJerry - N5EKO On Monday, August 28, 2023 at 09:48:41 AM CDT, Wes Baden via AMSAT-BB <amsat-bb(a)amsat.org> wrote: Second the idea of an Arrow to start with. But FWIW, I started out with two small yagis that I already had on hand, 4EL on 144 MHz, 5EL on 435 MHz, one mounted horizontally, the other vertically, on separate tripods to further minimize desensitization, no rotors, outside on my house deck. Worked just about everything I heard, no big investment of money, lots of exercise running 2-3 times out onto the deck manually turning the yagis during passes. I still have yagis on tripods on the deck, same 4EL on 144 MHz but 9ELx2 on 435 MHz as a major interest is low horizon DX on RS-44 and 435 MHz downlink birds. And both are now on cheap TV antenna rotors. No preamp other than what’s in the ICOM 9700. Standing at 66 DXCC and 49 WAC (need a HI volcano SOTA to finally make 50). Go for it, play around with antennas, learn, have fun. Good luck. Will be listening for the two of you. Wes NA1MEMaine FN54 On Mon, Aug 28, 2023 at 10:05 AM GC via AMSAT-BB <amsat-bb(a)amsat.org> wrote: Folks,Looking for some guidance. Been in the hobby for years but have never spent the time with satellites - I'm wanting to start. I also have a 13 yo daughter who just got her Extra here (KD9PDL) and she is asking about Q's on the birds....so am trying to keep up with her interests as well. Can we expect reasonable results with some non-directional eggbeater or wagon wheel antennas or should I go all in and invest in a couple of LEO yagis and rotor? I I have the room for either setup, just wanted some opinions from those that have the experience.73/GregN5IF ----------------------------------------------------------- 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. 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Re: Antenna input requested
by mikflathead＠aol.com 29 Aug '23

29 Aug '23

Jerry Davis please increase your font size. Thanks Mike On Monday, August 28, 2023 at 02:15:37 PM EDT, Don Solberg via AMSAT-BB <amsat-bb(a)amsat.org> wrote: If you want to get the maximum enjoyment out of the satellites, you want to be able to operate the linear birds and the Greencube digipeater, I would recommend the M2 Leo pack, at least a UHF mast mounted preamp and an AZ/EL rotator. This is what I use with my 9700 and it works very well. Operating the FM birds with minimal equipment is fun but it can get very boring very easily. 73, Don K9AQ On Mon, Aug 28, 2023 at 5:06 PM Jerry Davis via AMSAT-BB <amsat-bb(a)amsat.org> wrote: I vot yes on Ant's NU1U recommendation with 1 exception. go for the ~15 foot cross polorized antenna about 15 dB gain on 2 meters and 18 dB gain on 70 CM. The circular polorized antennas are not critical to get into and receive the birds as in the early days.I have the same setup as Ant, but am looking at cross polorized antennas. Not only will it get you easier access to Greencube, but also for EME. There are quite a few stations that you can contact with that setup. and during contests you will be able to make quite a few contacts. And, dont forget the Preamps. These will definately help you receive Greencube and do EME. Have a buddy here that uses Eggbeaters and has excellant results, but he is limited on what he antenna he put up. He gets into greencube with his Alaskan Arrow and has to setup everything outside to operate. CheersJerry - N5EKO On Monday, August 28, 2023 at 09:48:41 AM CDT, Wes Baden via AMSAT-BB <amsat-bb(a)amsat.org> wrote: Second the idea of an Arrow to start with. But FWIW, I started out with two small yagis that I already had on hand, 4EL on 144 MHz, 5EL on 435 MHz, one mounted horizontally, the other vertically, on separate tripods to further minimize desensitization, no rotors, outside on my house deck. Worked just about everything I heard, no big investment of money, lots of exercise running 2-3 times out onto the deck manually turning the yagis during passes. I still have yagis on tripods on the deck, same 4EL on 144 MHz but 9ELx2 on 435 MHz as a major interest is low horizon DX on RS-44 and 435 MHz downlink birds. And both are now on cheap TV antenna rotors. No preamp other than what’s in the ICOM 9700. Standing at 66 DXCC and 49 WAC (need a HI volcano SOTA to finally make 50). Go for it, play around with antennas, learn, have fun. Good luck. Will be listening for the two of you. Wes NA1MEMaine FN54 On Mon, Aug 28, 2023 at 10:05 AM GC via AMSAT-BB <amsat-bb(a)amsat.org> wrote: Folks,Looking for some guidance. Been in the hobby for years but have never spent the time with satellites - I'm wanting to start. I also have a 13 yo daughter who just got her Extra here (KD9PDL) and she is asking about Q's on the birds....so am trying to keep up with her interests as well. Can we expect reasonable results with some non-directional eggbeater or wagon wheel antennas or should I go all in and invest in a couple of LEO yagis and rotor? I I have the room for either setup, just wanted some opinions from those that have the experience.73/GregN5IF ----------------------------------------------------------- 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. Acceptable Use and Privacy Policies available at https://www.amsat.org/about-amsat/ View archives of this mailing list at https://mailman.amsat.org/hyperkitty/list/[email protected] To unsubscribe send an email to amsat-bb-leave(a)amsat.org Manage all of your AMSAT-NA mailing list preferences at https://mailman.amsat.org ----------------------------------------------------------- Sent via AMSAT-BB(a)amsat.org. 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Re: SatPC32 with FT-818
by jeff griffin 28 Aug '23

28 Aug '23

That's good to know Gpredict will also control two radios... 73 Jeff kb2m

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ARISS News Release No. 23-43
by David Jordan 28 Aug '23

28 Aug '23

ARISS News Release No.23-43 Dave Jordan, AA4KN ARISS PR aa4kn(a)amsat.org FORIMMEDIATE RELEASE ARISSContact is Scheduled with Students at Augusta Preparatory Day School, Augusta, Georgia,USA August28, 2023—Amateur Radio on the International Space Station (ARISS) has receivedschedule confirmation for an ARISS radio contact between an astronaut aboardthe International Space Station (ISS) and students at the Augusta PreparatoryDay School located in Augusta, Georgia. ARISS conducts 60-80 of these special amateur radio contacts each yearbetween students around the globe and crew members with ham radio licenses aboardthe ISS. Augusta Preparatory Day School (Augusta Prep) is a non-sectarianindependent school located near the Georgia-South Carolina border for studentsin grades 2 through 12. Hosting this ARISS contact prompted the school todevelop numerous cross-curricular classes that include numerousradio and space-related activities (e.g. Future Engineers TechRise WeatherBalloon Challenge). A team of middle- and upper-school students are also developinga research proposal for the CubeSat Launch Initiative, with ongoing supportfrom an engineer and a researcher from the Savannah River National Laboratory. Theschool has also hosted Family Astronomy Night events employing the school’sfour telescopes and inviting families to bring their own. Members of the Amateur Radio Club of Columbia County (ARCCC) aresupporting Augusta Prep with this ARISS contact and the school's space andradio-related classes/projects (high-altitude balloon launches, student antennabuilding, and hidden transmitter or "Fox hunts."). ARCCC hosted YouthTechnician Licensing Classes in 2022 and their first VE testing session withfuture classes planned. Students, as part of their STEM class, are building a hamradio ground station and the AMSAT CubeSat simulator. This will be a direct contact via Amateur Radio allowing students to ask their questions ofAstronaut Steve Bowen, amateur radio call sign KI5BKB. The downlink frequencyfor this contact is 145.800 MHz and may be heard by listeners that are withinthe ISS-footprint that also encompasses the relay ground station. The amateur radio ground station for this contactis in Augusta, GA. Amateur radio operators using call sign K4RGK, will operatethe ground station to establish and maintain the ISS connection. TheARISS radio contact is scheduled for August 31, 2023 at 9:51:28 am EDT (GA) (13:51:28UTC, 8:51 am CDT, 7:51 am MDT, 6:51 am PDT). Thepublic is invited to watch the live stream at: https://www.facebook.com/augustaprep _______________________________ Astime allows, students will ask these questions: 1.Did your training give you an accurate idea of what the real experience ofbeing in space is like, or were there major surprises? 2.What do you think are some of the biggest misconceptions people have aboutspace? 3.When was the last time you used calculus on the station? 4.What are the emotional/mental impacts of being in space for such a long periodof time? 5.Has there ever been a moment when the ISS had a technological error or ashortage of supplies? If so, how did you and the crew solve it? 6.What do you think is the most beneficial project you have done as an astronaut? 7.What was your most prominent hesitation when coming on the International SpaceStation, and how did you overcome that? 8.How do you keep involved and stay in touch with family and friends? 9.What is the most amazing thing you have seen? 10.What personal and mission-driven goals do you hope to achieve? 11.Can you speak to the impact of space debris on future space missions? 12.How is leisure time scheduled and what are you able to do? 13.What do you do if someone has a medical issue on the ISS? 14.What is your most interesting story about space? 15.What personal items can you bring into space, and arethere any size and weight limitations? 16.An essential part of your work pertains to communication and video work. Whatkind of audio-visual training factors into your training? 17.What are your thoughts about space and have you always been interested in space? 18.How does being in outer space affect the celebration of holidays? 19.How did you feel the first time you left the atmosphere? 20.Is there a way to have food or supplies delivered to the ISS? About ARISS: Amateur Radio on the International SpaceStation (ARISS) is a cooperative venture of international amateur radiosocieties and the space agencies that support the International Space Station(ISS). In the United States, sponsors are the Radio Amateur SatelliteCorporation (AMSAT), the American Radio Relay League (ARRL), the ISS NationalLab-Space Station Explorers, Amateur Radio Digital Communications (ARDC) andNASA’s Space Communications and Navigation program (SCaN). The primary goal ofARISS is to promote exploration of science, technology, engineering, the arts,and mathematics topics. ARISS does this by organizing scheduled contacts viaamateur radio between crew members aboard the ISS and students. Before andduring these radio contacts, students, educators, parents, and communities takepart in hands-on learning activities tied to space, space technologies, andamateur radio. For more information, see http://www.ariss.org MediaContact: DaveJordan, AA4KN ARISSPR Findus on social media at: Twitter:ARISS_Intl Facebook:facebook.com/ARISSIntl Instagram:ariss_intl Mastodon:[email protected] Checkout ARISS on Youtube.com.

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Re: SatPC32 with FT-818
by Robert Switzer 28 Aug '23

28 Aug '23

I have used gpredict with an Ft-817 / ic-806 combo. Haven’t tried the ft-817 on satpc32 but I’m pretty sure I read others have and that the interface should be similar to the ft-818 ( rathet vice versa ) Rob KA2CZU Sent from Yahoo Mail for iPhone On Monday, August 28, 2023, 5:20 PM, Erik Eitel via AMSAT-BB <amsat-bb(a)amsat.org> wrote: I have only purchased the radios. Just getting into the linear sats and saw some info on SatPC32. Anyone having success with any other software for rig control? I am using an Arrow antenna on a tripod for the time being. -Erik K2ERK > On Aug 28, 2023, at 17:16, Clint Bradford via AMSAT-BB <amsat-bb(a)amsat.org> wrote: > > Have you already purchased SatPC32? I ask because I know of a ham using gPredict > successfully with the FT-818 … > > Clint K6LCS > > >> On Aug 28, 2023, at 2:08 PM, Erik Eitel via AMSAT-BB <amsat-bb(a)amsat.org> wrote: >> >> Hello. >> I am wondering if anyone has used SatPC32 with a pair of FT-818s? > > ----------------------------------------------------------- > > 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. > Acceptable Use and Privacy Policies available at https://www.amsat.org/about-amsat/ > > View archives of this mailing list at > https://mailman.amsat.org/hyperkitty/list/[email protected] > To unsubscribe send an email to amsat-bb-leave(a)amsat.org > Manage all of your AMSAT-NA mailing list preferences at https://mailman.amsat.org ----------------------------------------------------------- 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. Acceptable Use and Privacy Policies available at https://www.amsat.org/about-amsat/ View archives of this mailing list at https://mailman.amsat.org/hyperkitty/list/[email protected] To unsubscribe send an email to amsat-bb-leave(a)amsat.org Manage all of your AMSAT-NA mailing list preferences at https://mailman.amsat.org

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Re: SatPC32 with FT-818
by jeff griffin 28 Aug '23

28 Aug '23

I don't think Gpredict will work with two FT-818. SatPC32 definitely will, I helped develop this with Erich years ago. An FT-818 has the same software computer control set as an 817, just select FT-817 from the drop down menu in SatPC32 73 Jeff kb2m

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Re: SatPC32 with FT-818
by Erik Eitel 28 Aug '23

28 Aug '23

I have only purchased the radios. Just getting into the linear sats and saw some info on SatPC32. Anyone having success with any other software for rig control? I am using an Arrow antenna on a tripod for the time being. -Erik K2ERK > On Aug 28, 2023, at 17:16, Clint Bradford via AMSAT-BB <amsat-bb(a)amsat.org> wrote: > > Have you already purchased SatPC32? I ask because I know of a ham using gPredict > successfully with the FT-818 … > > Clint K6LCS > > >> On Aug 28, 2023, at 2:08 PM, Erik Eitel via AMSAT-BB <amsat-bb(a)amsat.org> wrote: >> >> Hello. >> I am wondering if anyone has used SatPC32 with a pair of FT-818s? > > ----------------------------------------------------------- > > 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. > Acceptable Use and Privacy Policies available at https://www.amsat.org/about-amsat/ > > View archives of this mailing list at > https://mailman.amsat.org/hyperkitty/list/[email protected] > To unsubscribe send an email to amsat-bb-leave(a)amsat.org > Manage all of your AMSAT-NA mailing list preferences at https://mailman.amsat.org

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Re: SatPC32 with FT-818
by Mark Johns, K0JM 28 Aug '23

28 Aug '23

Very little difference between an FT-818 and an FT-817, so far as the CAT is concerned. Have you tried the 817 settings in SatPC32? -- 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 Mon, Aug 28, 2023 at 4:08 PM Erik Eitel via AMSAT-BB <amsat-bb(a)amsat.org> wrote: > Hello. > I am wondering if anyone has used SatPC32 with a pair of FT-818s? > > I reached out to the software developer and he was not familiar with the > 818 and suggested I post a message here. > > Thank you for the info. > > -Erik > K2ERK > > ----------------------------------------------------------- > > 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. > Acceptable Use and Privacy Policies available at > https://www.amsat.org/about-amsat/ > > View archives of this mailing list at > https://mailman.amsat.org/hyperkitty/list/[email protected] > To unsubscribe send an email to amsat-bb-leave(a)amsat.org > Manage all of your AMSAT-NA mailing list preferences at > https://mailman.amsat.org >

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