What do you use for your antenna (brand) or did you build them yourself (correct answer should be "built myself" but I understand if you didn't :) )
What do you think about the Arrow antenna? I've seen quite a few people using it and it seems that the major drawback is polarity. Have you ever tried a quadfiler antenna? I've thought about building one even though they look very complicated. Helix looks easier. I used a J-Pole and 10 meter dipole (back in the day) and did really well on 25 watts or so.
I also need a better tracking program. I'm still using Winorbit (stop laughing) and yes I know it was designed for Windows 3.1 but it does still work with Windows XP though I've not tried it with Windows 7 yet. I will probably crash and burn.
I look forward to really getting serious again. I did discover a really nice App for my iPhone/iPad. It's called Spyglass by Pavel Ahafonau. It has a 3D compass a feature that functions like a attitude indicator, a heading indicator and compass all in one. I have a mount on my antenna which is mounted to a tripod. As I move the antenna N/S/E/W or change the elevation angle the indicator on my iPhone tells me exactly where it's pointed (attitude, compass and elevation). It also uses your GPS if you need to know where you are. You can get it from the App Store or as Arnold says "De App Stowa." (Never make fun of someone who speaks with an accent, they probably speak more languages than you do...) https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/spyglass/id332639548?mt=8
Kevin, WB5RUE EL09uf I can melt ice with my mind, it just takes a while.
-----Original Message----- From: AMSAT-BB [mailto:amsat-bb-bounces@amsat.org] On Behalf Of Jeff Griffin Sent: Friday, June 17, 2016 3:36 PM Cc: amsat-bb@amsat.org Subject: Re: [amsat-bb] Phase 4B
I'm on the X birds every morning taking to myself. At my winter home in Florida before I put some crossed Yagi's up I was making contacts on a small vertical with my TS-2000, I managed at least a contact a pass in that simple setup. I notice some more activity lately due to FD preparations, I'm working some new stations. Let's get more linear bird activity going guy's, it's easier then you think...
73 Jeff kb2m
-----Original Message----- From: AMSAT-BB [mailto:amsat-bb-bounces@amsat.org] On Behalf Of Paul Stoetzer Sent: Friday, June 17, 2016 4:20 PM To: Kevin Muenzler, WB5RUE Cc: amsat-bb@amsat.org Subject: Re: [amsat-bb] Phase 4B
There are currently seven active LEO linear transponders available for amateur use, You're welcome to join us on any of them at any time!
73,
Paul, N8HM
On Fri, Jun 17, 2016 at 4:16 PM, Kevin Muenzler, WB5RUE kevin@eaglecreekobservatory.org wrote:
Of course a few LEO Linear birds like the old RS-12/13 would be nice too! I don't know how many hundreds of qsos I had on 2/10 using RS-12. RS-15 was a challenge and I think it's still there but only the
beacon is active.
Kevin, WB5RUE
-----Original Message----- From: AMSAT-BB [mailto:amsat-bb-bounces@amsat.org] On Behalf Of John Becker Sent: Friday, June 17, 2016 2:19 PM To: amsat-bb@amsat.org Subject: Re: [amsat-bb] Phase 4B
On 6/17/2016 1:54 PM,
I'd be happy with another AO-40 style bird that worked as advertized.
you and me both.
John W0JAB
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