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Re: Mobile RFI
by Kyle Yoksh 10 Mar '07

10 Mar '07

----- Original Message ----- > Don't forget to check it for birdies before buying. I have a 1998 > Saturn SC2 that has a *nasty* noise emission on 2m right smack on top > of the calling frequency. > > -- > 73 de Maggie K3XS Hi Maggie (and the list), This is a very common issue w/ Saturn vehicles. I worked for a Saturn dealer until 1998, and found the problem myself in every SL and SC I drove. It also occurs in my 91 SL1, and the official cause is said to be the ECU (main computer). My vehicle is very well grounded, although I haven't built a copper box around the ECU yet.. hi hi It's also a good idea on these vehicles to attach ground straps from the trunk lid to the chassis.. I used the braid from some old CATV coax, with ring terminals crimped onto each side. Anyone using a trunk-mounted antenna with a Saturn might want to add these.. This cured some pretty strange antenna problems I was having, as it did for others folks I know.. Kyle Yoksh KØKN Olathe, Kansas Amsat# 35249

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W3PM trip ?
by Alvaro de Leon Romo 10 Mar '07

10 Mar '07

Hi friends, who know about the schedule of W3PM/MM trip ? He will be on AO27 and SO50 also ? TNX Al XE2AT Happy weekend to all _________________________________________________________________ Crea tu propia página de enrada con todo lo que te gusta http://live.com

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Thanks
by Tim Tapio 10 Mar '07

10 Mar '07

To those that worked me today....I've finally gotten a good receive side (if I quit turning the rotator the wrong way) 73 de Tim, K4SHF FM04

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Satellite QRP.
by John Hackett 10 Mar '07

10 Mar '07

Hello Al, Here are a couple of QRP QSL's from AO-13. As you'll see, they're endorsed for either 3 watts or 5 watts (15 or 25w EIRP). I have DXCC confirmed with such AO-13 QRP QSL's but was just too bone idle to apply for the award. The "grand tally" though is for CW QRP (217 countries), SSB QRP (143 countries) RTTY QRP (211 countries) all on 20m on the homebrew phased vertical array that appeared in various 'rags'. The AO-13 QSL's ought illustrate that you *DON'T* need to follow "mine's bigger than yours !!" recommendations for equipment. (You know my !!! economy). Since I've got me' bragging hat on I'll bat this over to the group as well. Fine! if you can afford the latest all singing - all dancing rig but it's *NOT* necessary. Recommended reading for satellite ops at <http://www.observations.biz/> "How much power is enough". (we might as well give THE TWISTED PAIR efforts a plug as well) 73 John. <la2qaa(a)amsat.org>

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FO-29 CW telemetry Mar.10
by Mineo Wakita 10 Mar '07

10 Mar '07

[Analyzed by exterm.exe and fo29cwts.exe] HI HI A6 C3 88 D5 8F F3 05 25 00 24 4C 67 6F 63 9B 97 B0 60 9F 9C 9E 9F 9D Solar Current 1088.2 [mA] Battery Current 59.6 [mA] Battery Voltage 16.7 [V] Middle Voltage 7.3 [V] Bus Voltage 17.3 [V] JTA Tx Power 525.9 [mW] Structure1 Temp 20.1 [C] Structure2 Temp 21.3 [C] Structure3 Temp 20.5 [C] Structure4 Temp 20.1 [C] Battery Cell Temp 20.9 [C] http://www.ne.jp/asahi/hamradio/je9pel/fo29cwts.htm http://homepage3.nifty.com/ja3thl/ --------------------------------------------- Name: Mineo Wakita / JE9PEL, JAMSAT member Mail: ei7m-wkt(a)asahi-net.or.jp URL : http://www.ne.jp/asahi/hamradio/je9pel/ QTH : Yokohama Japan, GL:pm95tj Date: Mar 10, 2007 ---------------------------------------------

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AO-07 qrp
by Robert Coppock 09 Mar '07

09 Mar '07

hi AMSAT ,,,, ,, i looked around some more, and found that 5.0 W or less should work. thanks to N1DID web site and the AMSAT AO-07 page linked from heavens-above.com for the good info. i think i will work RX only for a while to get the feel for SSB doppler first. thank you ! --,,, ,,,-- kf0g cm97 robert

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SSB birds - ERP/EiRP ??
by Robert Coppock 09 Mar '07

09 Mar '07

hi AMSAT ,,,, ,, i am getting back into this, and want to try the SSB birds... AO-07 FO-29 and VO-52. i would like to know before transmitting, what the power levels are for these 3 birds, at the horizon/apogee, and at perigee for about a 45degree pass, and a 90degree pass. AO-07 and FO-29 are probably about the same i guess, and VO-52 much lower at perigee as is its flying elevation. the AMSAT web page for AO-07 says SO W eirp (typo?, 50 W) will produce 3 watts output at 2000 miles. this gives me some idea, if i am guessing right. any help and info is appreciated, and thank you for all the help and fun so far. this is still a blast, and it is truly an honor to be able to partake of your hi-tech machines. --,,, ,,,-- and good DX, robert #35488 kf0g cm97 ex. kg6pib/ki6gsa/ae6zj

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Re: couldn't resist this one - cars and hams
by Lowell White 09 Mar '07

09 Mar '07

Another suggestion is to rent the same model of car (that you are considering buying) for a day or two. This gives more time than a test drive to check for birdies, examine cable routes, power, possible equipment placement, etc. 73 de Lowell K9LDW ------ Original Message ------ Received: Fri, 09 Mar 2007 10:55:04 AM CST From: Bruce <kk5do(a)arrl.net> To: amsat-bb(a)amsat.org Subject: [amsat-bb] couldn't resist this one > I have been looking for a new car. Been checking out a particular > manufacturer. I have not been happy with the dealers in Houston so I > started looking out of town where I will be going on a short vacation > next week. I found one dealer and have been talking with a sales rep. > The dealership phone number is XXX-599-5959. Don't want them to get a > zillion calls. I wonder if they even have a ham working there. > > 73...bruce > > -- > > Bruce Paige, KK5DO > > AMSAT Director Contests and Awards > > ARRL Awards Manager (WAS, 5BWAS, VUCC), VE > > Houston AMSAT Net - Wed 0100z on W0KIE Intelsat Americas, T1, 6.2/6.8Mhz > Also streaming MP3 at http://www.amsatnet.com > > Latest satellite news on the ARRL Audio News > http://www.arrl.org

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Re: DX LEO records, fixed elevation category
by John W Lee 09 Mar '07

09 Mar '07

I missed the first of this thread.... How about OK1DIG on RS-13 at 9210 KM ? Mode K. 73, John K6YK ======================================= On Fri, 09 Mar 2007 16:54:36 +0000 w7lrd(a)comcast.net writes: > Do bragging rights for LEO birds count on old RS15? > G4CUO to W7LRD Nottinghamshire to Seattle=7535KM > Sure do miss that bird. > 73 Bob W7LRD >

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Re: DX LEO records, fixed elevation category
by w7lrd＠comcast.net 09 Mar '07

09 Mar '07

Do bragging rights for LEO birds count on old RS15? G4CUO to W7LRD Nottinghamshire to Seattle=7535KM Sure do miss that bird. 73 Bob W7LRD -------------- Original message -------------- From: "David Barber" <david.barber(a)dbelectronics.co.uk> > Do my two contacts via FO-29 using a single vertical co-linear at 30ft > count? > > VE9QRP @ 4702Km > W1FC @ 5355Km > > After all it is at a fixed elevation!!! > > David > G8OQW > > > -----Original Message----- > From: amsat-bb-bounces(a)amsat.org [mailto:[email protected]] On > Behalf Of Fabio Roccatagliata > Sent: 09 March 2007 14:24 > To: brobertson(a)mta.ca > Cc: amsat-bb(a)amsat.org > Subject: [amsat-bb] Re: DX LEO records, fixed elevation category > > Dear friends, > > here is my best LEO contacts made by using no elevation on 2 yagi antennas. > Antennas used: > > 12 el. 3wl for Vhf H pol. < BR>> 21 el. 6wl for Uhf H pol. > > IZ1EGT (JN44LK) -> VA3DB (FN25DI) 03/01/2005 FO29 J CW qrb 6343 km. > > Sincerely I found that elevation is not needed on Vhf while it > increases drastically sigs in Uhf. > > Best 73s > Fabio > > IZ1EGT / F5VKV > > On 3/9/07, Bruce Robertson wrote: > > > > >VE9QRP (FN75tv) to IW4DVZ (JN54IM) 5600 km > > > >" " to OK2UFB (JN99as) 5847 km > > > > _______________________________________________ > Sent via AMSAT-BB(a)amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author. > Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite program! > Subscription settings: http://amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb > > _______________________________________________ > Sent via AMSAT-BB(a)amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author. > N ot an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite program! > Subscription settings: http://amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb

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