I joined the AMSAT BB about a week ago. I was looking for some technical assistance . . . I normally do not subscribe to "reflectors" ( bulletin boards). . . . I now have a reminder why I refrain from doing that.
I have been able to get some excellent ideas about what I am trying to do personally with my station. Thanks to those who have written me.
A little more of the belly aching and I will pull the darn plug . . . I wonder if there is this type of complaining on EME associated bulletin boards ?
Jim W9VNE
Jim,
As with any BB, forum, or mailing list, topics blow hot and cold, with highly variable signal to noise ratios. Might I respectfully suggest you give us a bit more time, say a few months, before passing judgment?
Alan WA4SCA
On Thursday 29 May 2008 17:31:55 Jim Danehy wrote:
I joined the AMSAT BB about a week ago. I was looking for some technical assistance . . . I normally do not subscribe to "reflectors" ( bulletin boards). . . . I now have a reminder why I refrain from doing that.
I have been able to get some excellent ideas about what I am trying to do personally with my station. Thanks to those who have written me.
A little more of the belly aching and I will pull the darn plug . . . I wonder if there is this type of complaining on EME associated bulletin boards ?
Jim W9VNE
Jim, Most of the lists I'm on reflect that wide variety of human attributes, including such as great helpers and constant whiners. It's what you get when dealing with a clump of humans. Yes, there is squabbling at times on EME mailing lists. The biggest contention there, as far as I can tell is the idea of whether digital modes like WSJT is a good idea, if its compatible in contests with other modes, etc.
Just like all the other lists I'm on, there are folks who disagree. You don't want lists that are all sweetness, do you?
--STeve Andre' wb8wsf en82
Steve
I am going to be 70 years old in 6 weeks. I am a lawyer who just retired. I have had a pretty good dose of human nature in my life time. I have been around on the air for 55 years too. What do I want ?
I remember some PR that IBM had decades ago. THIMK
73 Jim W9VNE ----- Original Message ----- From: "Stephan Andre'" andres@msu.edu To: amsat-bb@amsat.org Sent: Thursday, May 29, 2008 6:12 PM Subject: [amsat-bb] Re: you guys look bad
On Thursday 29 May 2008 17:31:55 Jim Danehy wrote:
I joined the AMSAT BB about a week ago. I was looking for some technical assistance . . . I normally do not subscribe to "reflectors" ( bulletin boards). . . . I now have a reminder why I refrain from doing that.
I have been able to get some excellent ideas about what I am trying to do personally with my station. Thanks to those who have written me.
A little more of the belly aching and I will pull the darn plug . . . I wonder if there is this type of complaining on EME associated bulletin boards ?
Jim W9VNE
Jim, Most of the lists I'm on reflect that wide variety of human attributes, including such as great helpers and constant whiners. It's what you get when dealing with a clump of humans. Yes, there is squabbling at times on EME mailing lists. The biggest contention there, as far as I can tell is the idea of whether digital modes like WSJT is a good idea, if its compatible in contests with other modes, etc.
Just like all the other lists I'm on, there are folks who disagree. You don't want lists that are all sweetness, do you?
--STeve Andre' wb8wsf en82 _______________________________________________ Sent via AMSAT-BB@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
Hi Jim, W9VNE
In the EME associated bulletin boards you don't have this type of complaining because it is not necessary to put the moon into orbit.
73" de
i8CVS Domenico
----- Original Message ----- From: "Jim Danehy" jdanehy@cinci.rr.com To: amsat-bb@amsat.org Sent: Thursday, May 29, 2008 11:31 PM Subject: [amsat-bb] you guys look bad
I joined the AMSAT BB about a week ago. I was looking for some technical
assistance . . . I normally do not subscribe to "reflectors" ( bulletin boards). . . . I now have a reminder why I refrain from doing that.
I have been able to get some excellent ideas about what I am trying to do
personally with my station. Thanks to those who have written me.
A little more of the belly aching and I will pull the darn plug . . . I
wonder if there is this type of complaining on EME associated bulletin boards ?
Jim W9VNE _______________________________________________ Sent via AMSAT-BB@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
On May 29, 2008, at 3:31 PM, Jim Danehy wrote:
I joined the AMSAT BB about a week ago. I was looking for some technical assistance . . . I normally do not subscribe to "reflectors" ( bulletin boards). . . . I now have a reminder why I refrain from doing that.
I have been able to get some excellent ideas about what I am trying to do personally with my station. Thanks to those who have written me.
A little more of the belly aching and I will pull the darn plug . . . I wonder if there is this type of complaining on EME associated bulletin boards ?
Jim W9VNE
It comes and goes, Jim. Post a technical question and ignore the whiners... is the best suggestion I can recommend...
There's some smart folks here. (NOT me!) GRIN...
-- Nate Duehr, WY0X nate@natetech.com
From what I hear, it's worse: you have the CW purists who feel that
everybody should use that mode only and then you have the WSJT users who are accused of using software that "makes up" the QSO's or some such nonsense. It's ridiculous and prevalent on just about every list that isn't heavily moderated.
Jeff Moore -- KE7ACY
----- Original Message ----- From: "Jim Danehy" jdanehy@cinci.rr.com
[snip] A little more of the belly aching and I will pull the darn plug . . . I wonder if there is this type of complaining on EME associated bulletin boards ?
Jim W9VNE
Jeff you are correct. I used to use the 160 mtr "list" when I was into my 160 mtr DXCC quest (I was successful). There was a moderator and he would cut you off and strike you from the "list". In retrospect that worked. ENUFF already
Jim W9VNE
----- Original Message ----- From: "Jeff Moore" tnetcenter@gmail.com To: amsat-bb@amsat.org Sent: Thursday, May 29, 2008 7:44 PM Subject: [amsat-bb] Re: you guys look bad
From what I hear, it's worse: you have the CW purists who feel that
everybody should use that mode only and then you have the WSJT users who are accused of using software that "makes up" the QSO's or some such nonsense. It's ridiculous and prevalent on just about every list that isn't heavily moderated.
Jeff Moore -- KE7ACY
----- Original Message ----- From: "Jim Danehy" jdanehy@cinci.rr.com
[snip] A little more of the belly aching and I will pull the darn plug . . . I wonder if there is this type of complaining on EME associated bulletin boards ?
Jim W9VNE
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I sent an inquiry to Erich concerning the following problem, but I am wondering if anybody else is having the same problem with V12.8 of SATPC32.
Problem: I cannot seem to get the 3D2 maps to work. I unzipped the two files (BM_Maps3D_2 and Maps3D_2) and all the maps 67 or so maps are present in the two folders.
When I start SATPC32 I still can only toggle between 3D1 and 2D (no 3D2 is available). I have the window size set at W3 which give a Program window size of 1024/768 in the Options pull down.
I cannot figure out why I don't have the third option available 3D/2D select button available.
Thanks for any help
Dick K8ZTT Franktown CO
Dick, that is a bug in V. 12.8. I will fix it soon and upload a revised setup file. 73s, Erich, DK1TB
----- Original Message ----- From: "Dick Williams" k8ztt@mho.com To: amsat-bb@amsat.org Sent: Friday, May 30, 2008 7:16 AM Subject: [amsat-bb] SATPC32 3D2 maps
I sent an inquiry to Erich concerning the following problem, but I am wondering if anybody else is having the same problem with V12.8 of SATPC32.
Problem: I cannot seem to get the 3D2 maps to work. I unzipped the two files (BM_Maps3D_2 and Maps3D_2) and all the maps 67 or so maps are present in the two folders.
When I start SATPC32 I still can only toggle between 3D1 and 2D (no 3D2 is available). I have the window size set at W3 which give a Program window size of 1024/768 in the Options pull down.
I cannot figure out why I don't have the third option available 3D/2D select button available.
Thanks for any help
Dick K8ZTT Franktown CO
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Dick,
I saw Erich's reply, and yes, I can also duplicate this. ;) Hadn't noticed it.
Alan WA4SCA
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