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Carpool to Pittsburgh?
by Daniel Schultz 16 Oct '07

16 Oct '07

Is anyone interested in ride sharing to Pittsburgh? I plan to leave early Friday, arrive before noon, and leave immediately after the tour on Sunday. The XYL wil be coming also. Dan Schultz N8FGV

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Hamfest this weekend- need help looking for RF connector
by Daniel Schultz 04 Oct '07

04 Oct '07

I need someone who is going to this weekend's hamfest in Howard county to please look out for a particular rare RF connector. I bought two of them from a vendor at July's hamfest and now I need two more. If you can help let me know and I will send you a photo of the connector and a description of the vendor (I sure hope they are coming back for this one..) Dan Schultz N8FGV

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AMSAT Pocomoke Lab volunteers!
by Robert Davis 04 Oct '07

04 Oct '07

First, JC & Ray thank you so much for helping so much on Saturday. The lab looks great! 99% of the AMSAT property is now inside the Pocomoke Lab (instead of the warehouse on the other side of our wall). The construction and painting of the lab & machine shop is complete! Come help and check out the new lab! New photos here: http://picasaweb.google.com/bob2leo/MDLab200709Sep I have the following *schedule* for the AMSAT lab in October. Sat Oct 6 Closed Mon Oct 8 Open - Columbus Day and I have it off! Sat Oct 13 Open Sat Oct 20 Open Sat Oct 27 Closed - AMSAT Space Symposium http://www.amsat.org/amsat-new/symposium/2007/index.php <http://www.amsat.org/amsat-new/symposium/2007/index.php+> I will be presenting two papers at the AMSAT Space Symposium in Pittsburg, PA. First, the new AMSAT Pocomoke Spacecraft Integration Lab. Second, status of the AMSAT Eagle spacecraft mechanical design. If you're interested in either of my papers or in the symposium, send me an email. My goals before end of *October*: 1) paint cleanroom (everything available to do this) 2) prep cleanroom as necessary for sprinkler system installation and finish those fluorescent lights (just met with Fire Marshal again and contractor will give quote now). 3) Make new module prototype (now looking at machined instead of sheetmetal). My goals for *November*: 1) Complete cleanroom (install filters, etc) 2) Raise tower? 3) APRS? If you have any *questions*, send me an email KF4KSS(a)amsat.org or call my cell 443-783-7794. For *directions* to the Pocomoke Lab, map to this intersection: Pocomoke Belt & Broad St Pocomoke City, MD 21851 73 bob Robert Davis KF4KSS

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We need more volunteers Sat. at the Air & Space Museum
by Perry Klein 24 Sep '07

24 Sep '07

This Saturday, Sept. 29 from 10 AM to 3 PM, the National Air and Space Museum is planning a special Family Day Commemorating 50 Years in Space at the Museum's Mall location. See http://www.nasm.si.edu/events/eventDetail.cfm?eventID=664 The ARISS team has scheduled an ARISS contact with the ISS at 12:28 PM (via telebridge from Hawaii) and the ARISS display with hardware will be exhibited for the occasion. We're also expecting students from Thomas Jefferson High School for Science Technology to be there to explain their CubeSat project. But we're in need of more volunteers Saturday to help out. If you're available to help out for part or all of the exhibit time, please let me know and I'll send you the details and schedule for the day. The Museum is providing lunch and it should be a fun event if you can join us. 73, Perry, W3PK

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Need an Aerial/Satellite Shot of Washington
by Eric Rosenberg 08 Sep '07

08 Sep '07

I'm looking for an aerial or satellite photo of DC and the metropolitan area that I can use on a QSL card. What I'd really love is a stylized photo that shows the DC borders. Can someone pint me to one? 73 & Thanks, Eric W3DQ Washington, DC

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SimSat-3 Balloon Announcement & Invitation
by Pat Kilroy 30 Jul '07

30 Jul '07

I AM LOOKING FOR AN AMSAT MEMBER to help set up and operate a ground station at the AMSAT Lab in Pocomoke City, Md. The task is to receive simple telemetry and to participate in the radio net covering one or both high-altitude balloon missions carrying Amateur Radio on Tuesday, July 24 and on Wednesday, July 25. For lots of background information about the SimSat-3A and SimSat-3B flights please go to The SimSat Announcement Page at: http://www.patkilroy.com/simsat See also the complete Task List for operators to participate either from home or at our launch site on the eastern shore. What do you think? A ground station at the AMSAT Lab supporting a SimSat flight would provide good, positive visibility to AMSAT. Please give me a call and I'd be glad to explain what can be done at the lab, however simple. The event will be quite educational. Could be quite a lot of fun too! 73 de Pat N8PK for SimSat ================================================================= Patrick L. Kilroy WK Integration & Test (I&T) 301-286-1984 Voice NASA Goddard Space Flight Center 301-286-1673 Fax Building 5, Mail Code 568 Patrick.L.Kilroy(a)nasa.gov Greenbelt, Maryland 20771 http://lro.gsfc.nasa.gov/ ================================================================= "Imagination is more important than knowledge." - Albert Einstein

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Mark Your Calendars for Exciting Fall PVRC Presentations
by Eric Rosenberg 14 Jul '07

14 Jul '07

We've been working on putting together interesting programs in the Central region of the PVRC that we hope will be of interest to all our members and the amateur radio community at large. Pencil in the following following speakers/presentations: * Mid-or late September: - Paul Dickson, (locally based) author of "Sputnik, The Shock of the Century." This book, originally published in 2001 and being reissued in time for the 50th anniversary of the launch of Sputnik (October 4), is a great discussion of the events leading up to and the aftermath of the launch of Sputnik and the beginning of the space race. * Early October: - Jim Brown, K9YC, renowned expert in audio reinforcement and author of publications on RFI and amateur radio (www.audiosystemsgroup.com/publish.htm). We have been talking to Jim with the expectation that he will be able to swing through the area in conjunction with the Audio Engineering Society's annual meeting in New York during the first week of October. * October 18 (Thursday) PVRC Downtown lunch - Kristen Haring, author of "Ham Radio's Technical Culture," a fascinating look at ham radio and the technical 'societies' and clubs that sprang up in the post World War I era. Dr. Haring's book has stirred up some controversy in traditional amateur radio circles (see the review in the March 2007 QST) and is well worth reading. More details as they develop. Eric W3DQ Washington, DC

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In the Shadow of the Moon
by Daniel Schultz 09 Jun '07

09 Jun '07

Calling all space groupies: The documentary film "In the Shadow of the Moon" will be shown Friday June 15 at 6pm at the AFI Silver theatre in Silver Spring as part of the Silverdocs Film festival. This film premiered at the Sundance Film festival earlier this year and won several awards. See the web site at http://64.13.231.35/festival/films/in-the-shadow-of-the-moon/ Also see the user comments at http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0925248/usercomments Buy your tickets online before they sell out. (If they tell you that it is sold out, wait a day and try again. They seem to find more tickets even after it sells out.) Dan Schultz N8FGV ****************************** "IN THE SHADOW OF THE MOON tells the story of the men who went to the moon in their own words. Heroes then, they are wise men now. For a brief shining moment in 1969, the world united around man’s first journey to another celestial body. Just months before President Kennedy’s stated deadline of the end of the decade to land a man on the moon, Neil Armstrong took "one small step for man, one giant leap for mankind." It was the first worldwide media event, and in the words of Buzz Aldrin, "more people were watching us than had ever watched two men in history." In the ensuing years, we’ve seen glimpses of these images in historical montages on TV screens. The great pleasure of this film is seeing these exquisite images of Earth in all its glory, carefully restored on the big screen. The images and story resonate deeply at a moment when the state of the Earth itself is moving to the forefront of the global agenda. Astronaut John Young wonders "Why are we worried about the price of a gallon of gasoline? Why do people complain about the Earth? We are living in the Garden of Eden." Perhaps these men who have been beyond the bounds of our planet can help us see the world anew.

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Contribute to boost ham radio in space
by Pat Kilroy 14 May '07

14 May '07

Would any of us like to donate? FYI, donation example, 50 euros = $67.70 (USD) based on the current exchange rate of about 1.36. See below. -Pat N8PK *************** The ARRL Letter Vol. 26, No. 18 May 4, 2007 *************** [snip] ==>ARRL FOUNDATION PROVIDES SECOND DONATION TO ARISS COLUMBUS PROJECT The ARRL Foundation has granted an additional $2000 toward the cost of constructing and installing Amateur Radio antennas and equipment on the International Space Station's Columbus module, set to launch later this year. The ARRL Foundation earlier contributed $5000 to the project. Columbus will house an additional Amateur Radio station, including the first digital Amateur Radio TV (DATV) station in space as well as a ham radio transponder. Funding to finish and install ham radio antennas on the European Space Agency (ESA)-built laboratory module has been uncertain, however. Amateur Radio on the International Space Station (ARISS) Vice Chairman Gaston Bertels, ON4WF, says donations from various sources covered a payment of 9000 Euros -- approximately $12,000 -- in March. A second payment is due this fall. Bertels says the IARU Region 1 Executive Committee also donated 2000 Euro to the project. The antennas have been manufactured and will be tested for acceptance at the European Space Research and Technology Centre (ESTEC) before delivery to Goddard Space Flight Center in Maryland, where a silicon dioxide coating will be applied before the antennas are installed on the Columbus module, Bertels explained. "Their development and manufacturing cost is now nearly covered, but not yet the cost of certification tests," Bertels told ARRL. Other donations have come from AMSAT-NA and AMSAT-UK, among other organizations, as well as from many individual donors. The yet-to-be-built Columbus Amateur Radio gear will make it possible for ARISS to establish wideband and video operations for the first time and allow continuous transponder operation. AMSAT-Belgium has set up a bank account to receive additional donations for the Columbus project. Details are on the ARISS-EU Columbus Web page <http://www.ariss-eu.org/columbus.htm>. Click the "Donate" button in the left column. === Amateur Radio Station on Columbus http://www.ariss-eu.org/columbus.htm Currency Conversion http://finance.yahoo.com/currency/convert?amt=50&from=EUR&to=USD&submit=Con… === PLANS FOR ANTENNA COATINGS.TXT dated March 30, 2007 Mark, Thank for the email. Antenna manufacturing goes well and we maintain high quality of all manufacturing processes. Answers to you questions: > 1) When will the antennas be at Goddard to be coated? I understand that the > date might not yet be known given the fabrication issues, but an estimate is > fine at this point. The ESA time plan is for shipment antennas on 7th May to Goddard. We will deliver them to ESA soon after Easter (what is only slightly late than in timeplan: Easter). As we have four antennas made, tests can be run in parallel: ESTEC can run thermal-vacuum tests with three antennas and one antenna can be used for other tests, e.g. vibration tests. > 2) Will you or someone else be hand-carrying the antennas here, or will you > be shipping them to the US? We consider it, as it will speed up delivery and it is always helpful to have antenna designer at hand during high-impact technological processes on the final product. The point is to keep excellent electrical contacts in the cable assembly and to keep a proper operation of three sliding foot. > 3) How many units will need to be coated? Three antennas. I think, that three antennas which will pass thermal-vacuum tests and vibration (lower levels) in ESTEC can be shipped immediately for coating, whereas the fourth one will be avaialble some time during May, depending on the completness of vibration tests. With Kind Regards, Pawel Associate Professor Institute of Telecommunications, Teleinformatics and Acoustics Wroclaw University of Technology Wybrzeze Wyspianskiego 27 50-370 Wroclaw, Poland tel: +48-71-320-31-91 fax: +48-71-320-25-30 or 31-89 Pawel.Kabacik(a)pwr.wroc.pl ================================================================= Patrick L. Kilroy WK Integration & Test (I&T) 301-286-1984 Voice NASA Goddard Space Flight Center 301-286-1673 Fax Building 5, Mail Code 568 Patrick.L.Kilroy(a)nasa.gov Greenbelt, Maryland 20771 http://lro.gsfc.nasa.gov/ ================================================================= "Not everything that can be counted counts, and not everything that counts can be counted." -Albert Einstein

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Fwd: NSF small sat workshop info
by Pat Kilroy 14 May '07

14 May '07

Is anyone keeping an eye on the "launch opportunities for small spacecraft" topic at the local symposium as identified below? It might be of direct interest to the CubeSat group at Thomas Jefferson High School in Fairfax, Va. and many others! Cheers, Pat N8PK http://spaceweather.gmu.edu/meetings/ssw/ >>>From: Michael Hesse <michael.hesse(a)nasa.gov> >>>Date: March 5, 2007 6:06:45 PM EST >>>Subject: NSF small sat workshop info >>> >>>Dear all, >>> >>>Here is some information on the NSF small sat workshop. >>> >>>Cheers, >>>Michael >>> >>>------------------------------------------------------------------ >>>ANNOUNCEMNT: NSF workshop on Small Satellite Missions for Space Weather >>>and Atmospheric Research >>> >>>The National Science Foundation is sponsoring a workshop on Small >>>Satellite Missions for Space Weather and Atmospheric Research on May >>>15-17, 2007 in Arlington, VA. >>> >>>In the recent report by the Assessment Committee for the National Space >>>Weather Program ( www.ofcm.gov/r24/fcm-r24.htm >>>< http://www.ofcm.gov/r24/fcm-r24.htm> ) a key recommendation was >>>for NSWP agencies to investigate immediately the feasibility of using >>>micro-satellites with miniaturized sensors to provide cost-effective >>>science and operational data sources for space weather applications. >>>In response, NSF's Division of Atmospheric Sciences is organizing a >>>workshop with the purpose to explore the possibilities and benefits of >>>utilizing small satellite missions to provide essential measurements for >>>space weather and atmospheric research. >>> >>>Topics that will be addressed at the workshop include: >>>-launch opportunities for small spacecraft >>>-innovative technology developments for small satellite systems >>>-miniaturization of scientific payloads >>>-advancing research by means of measurements from small satellites >>>-using small satellites as an educational tool for science and >>>engineering >>>-identify key space weather needs that can be satisfied by small >>>satellite observations >>> >>>The Workshop will include both invited and contributed presentations and >>>posters. Scientific and technical contributions that can help establish >>>existing capabilities as well as emerging new developments on all these >>>topics are invited. Those that contribute to space weather research and >>>applications are particularly encouraged. >>> >>>A program committee will oversee the planning of the program for the >>>workshop. Its members are: >>>Charles Gay, NASA HQ >>>Michael Hesse, NASA GSFC >>>Robert McCoy, ONR >>>Kent Miller, AFOSR >>>Therese Moretto Jorgensen, NSF >>>Howard Singer, NOAA SEC >>> >>>To suggest a presentation for the workshop please email a brief >>>description to Therese Moretto Jorgensen at NSF, tjorgens(a)nsf.gov, >>>preferably before April 15, 2007. >>> >>>The meeting will be held at George Mason University, Arlington Campus. >>>The local organizer is Robert Weigel, rweigel(a)gmu.edu >>> >>>For practical information and to register for the workshop please go to >>>the meeting website, spaceweather.gmu.edu/meetings/ssw/ >>> >>>------------------------------------------------------------------ >>>Dr. Michael Hesse, Chief >>>Space Weather Laboratory, Code 674 >>>NASA/Goddard Space Flight Center >>>Greenbelt, MD 20771 >>>Phone: (301)-286-8224 >>>Fax: (301)-286-1648 >>>Email: michael.hesse(a)nasa.gov >>>------------------------------------------------------------------ ================================================================= Patrick L. Kilroy WK Integration & Test (I&T) 301-286-1984 Voice NASA Goddard Space Flight Center 301-286-1673 Fax Building 5, Mail Code 568 Patrick.L.Kilroy(a)nasa.gov Greenbelt, Maryland 20771 http://lro.gsfc.nasa.gov/ ================================================================= "Great discoveries are accidents observed by prepared minds." - Louis Pasteur

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Recent pictures of AMSAT-DC Meeting
by Charles Heisler -K3VDB- 04 May '07

04 May '07

Hello AMSAT-DC;........I have put some of the pictures of the March-07 meeting on my web page. Have a look; http://ceheisler.home.comcast.net/amsat/amsat_dc_meeting.htm Charlie K3VDB AMSAT LM2074

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Space Day announcement by Smithsonian Air and Space Museum
by Perry Klein 27 Apr '07

27 Apr '07

Here is an announcement of Space Day, Saturday, May 5 at the Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum at the National Mall building, from their web site. AMSAT will be exhibiting in the Milestones of Flight Gallery under SpaceShipOne, near the moon rock. Everyone is invited to stop by the AMSAT demonstration. It's on a Saturday this year and at the National Mall Air and Space Museum location. 73, Perry, W3PK ==================================================== http://www.nasm.si.edu/events/eventDetail.cfm?eventID=633 Family Day Space Day 2007 Saturday, May 05 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM Throughout the National Mall building Admission: Free Celebrate Space Day 2007 at the National Air and Space Museum on the National Mall! Space Day 2007 will be another action-packed day of astronaut appearances, hands-on activities, book signings, tours, and special stories for children, all surrounded by the world's most famous space artifacts. Especially exciting will be a sneak peek at the much-anticipated successor to the space shuttle, the Orion Crew Exploration Vehicle. This Lockheed Martin-designed spacecraft of the future will be on view in the shadow of one of the most historic spacecraft of the past - the Apollo 11 command module, Columbia. Have a blast learning how you can build your own model rocket with the Northern Virginia Association of Rocketry. The group will bring their own home-built rockets for you to see and lots of information on building a flyable rocket. Local robotics teams will show off their latest creations with a robot petting zoo. The teams will demonstrate their expertise in building and running robots for competition. Participating organizations include Lockheed Martin, NASA, and AMSAT-Radio Amateur Satellite Corporation. Space Day 2007 at the National Air and Space Museum is made possible by the generous support of Lockheed Martin.

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Re: Fw: Non-Technical Question
by n3prz＠n3prz.com 12 Apr '07

12 Apr '07

I am following-up on an earlier request regarding an invitation for AMSAT to give a presentation at a Montgomery Amateur Radio Club meeting. I have had a lot of positive feedback from members waiting to hear more about when this might occur. Thank you for your attention and consideration. Jason Foster, N3PRZ MARC President 301-208-8663 home/office 240-994-7374 cell n3prz(a)n3prz.com > Hello Martha, > > I have many pictures, I can give someone to present... the same goes for > Dick Daniels. > I am not certain I will be in town to help out, therefore I can't commit > to > anything. > > All the best > Mark > > -----Original Message----- > From: MARTHA SARAGOVITZ [mailto:amsat@verizon.net] > Sent: Tuesday, January 30, 2007 10:14 AM > To: amsat-dc(a)amsat.org > Cc: n3prz(a)n3prz.com > Subject: [amsat-dc] Fw: Non-Technical Question > > If you are willing to handle this, please contact Jason and let me know. > I > don't want them to think we are not interested. 73- Martha > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "AMSAT Website" <www(a)amsat.org> > To: <martha(a)amsat.org> > Sent: Monday, January 29, 2007 10:40 PM > Subject: Non-Technical Question > > >> >> This message originated from the AMSAT website >> >> Sender: Jason Foster Email: n3prz(a)n3prz.com >> Host: c-69-138-21-175.hsd1.md.comcast.net >> >> Subject: Non-Technical Question >> >> Message: >> The Montgomery Amateur Radio Club, Inc. would like to invite AMSAT to >> make a presentation at one of our club meetings. Many of our members >> have been participants and volunteers at AMSAT, but yet many are not >> that familiar with your organization. AMSAT is one that is on the >> leading edge of Amateur Radio, and I would like for our members to >> learn more about AMSAT and related topics. >> >> Our club meetings are held on the first and third Wednesday of each >> month, and begin at 7:30pm. We can have you come as early as February >> 21st, 2007. I also wish to invite anyone from your organization to >> attend our next meeting, is a dinner meeting, and we will be at the >> Ambrosia Grill on >> Rt.355 (Rockville Pike) near Montgomery College. The dinner meeting >> starts around 7:00pm, but you are welcome to come a little earlier or >> later as desired. >> >> Thank you for you attention. >> Jason Foster, N3PRZ >> President >> Montgomery Amateur Radio Club, Inc. >> 301-208-8663 home/office >> 240-994-7374 cell >> n3prz(a)n3prz.com >> >> >> >> >> >> Phone Number: 301-208-8663 Best Time to Call: 11:00 am Eastern >> >> (end of message) >> >> >> Problems with this message? Email to w0eec(a)amsat.org >> > > > _______________________________________________ > Via the AMSAT-DC mailing list courtesy of AMSAT-NA AMSAT-DC(a)amsat.org > http://amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-dc > >

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Hamtronics Reciver
by Robb Hill 05 Apr '07

05 Apr '07

Hi, Does anyone have a Hamtronics R139 APT receiver they would like to sell? If so shoot me an email or give me a call at 301-365-0380 in the evenings. Thanks, Robb

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AMSAT-DC Space Seminar Reaps Outstanding Success
by Pat Kilroy 27 Mar '07

27 Mar '07

WHAT A FINE MEETING and space seminar we had today! Perhaps those of you who were in attendance can respond with comments about one or two of your favorite talks or demos. Please also help me in thanking the presenters ... I thank you all for your participation, especially to our speakers: 1. Scott Stevens, N3ASA, via a remote link from some place near York, PA. With Mike Mantrose, KA2JAI, assisting with the slides and EchoLink connection. (11:41 - 12:05) 2. Rick Hambly, W2GPS (12:08 - 1:21) 3. Dan Schultz, N8FGV (1:23 - 1:26) 4. Bob Davis, KF4KSS (1:29 - 2:12) 5. HaoQi "Esther" Li, KI4LJD, a senior at Thomas Jefferson High School in Fairfax, VA, with fellow TJHS student Nastia. FYI, you may enjoy Esther's keen ham radio bio at http://www.qrz.com/KI4LJD (2:17 - 2:35) 6. Charlie Heisler, K3VDB (3:04 - 3:25) 7. Bob Bruninga, WB4APR (3:28 - 4:20) 8. Heru Walmsley, W3WVV (4:57 - 5:20) 9. Tom Clark, K3IO (5:21 - 6:00) Also, thank you to Gary Chatters, WA9ZZZ, for serving AMSAT-DC Talk-in NCS on 146.76 MHz FM, thank you to Charlie K3VDB and Tom K3IO for serving as our photographers. Thank you to Sean Barnes, N3JQ, Physics teacher at Trinity High School for making HD video recordings of us! Thank you to Bob Carpenter, W3OTC, for his awesome efforts in helping Martha in the office for several years, and who made it clear that more help is needed. Please inquire within! Thank you for those of you who helped set up and clean up. Thanks for those who offered excellent technical insight and advice from the floor, especially to the students. A great time was indeed had by all. Respectfully submitted, Pat Kilroy, N8PK AMSAT Area Coordinator and AMSAT-DC host pat(a)patkilroy.com or n8pk(a)amsat.org ... Either one but not both, since each address goes to the same home.

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AMSAT-DC Space Seminar Reaps Outstanding Success
by Pat Kilroy 26 Mar '07

26 Mar '07

WHAT A FINE MEETING and space seminar we had today! Perhaps those of you who were in attendance can respond with comments about one or two of your favorite talks or demos. Please also help me in thanking the presenters ... I thank you all for your participation, especially to our speakers: 1. Scott Stevens, N3ASA, via a remote link from some place near York, PA. With Mike Mantrose, KA2JAI, assisting with the slides and EchoLink connection. (11:41 - 12:05) 2. Rick Hambly, W2GPS. (12:08 - 1:21) 3. Dan Schultz, N8FGV. (1:23 - 1:26) 4. Bob Davis, KF4KSS. (1:29 - 2:12) 5. HaoQi "Esther" Li, KI4LJD, a senior at Thomas Jefferson High School in Fairfax, VA with fellow TJHS student Nastia. See Esther's keen bio at http://www.qrz.com/KI4LJD (2:17 - 2:35) 6. Charlie Heisler, K3VDB. (3:04 - 3:25) 7. Bob Bruninga, WB4APR. (3:28 - 4:20) 8. Heru Walmsley, W3WVV. (4:57 - 5:20) 9. Tom Clark, K3IO. (5:21 - 6:00) Also, thank you to Gary Chatters, WA9ZZZ, for AMSAT-DC Talk-in on 146.76 MHz FM, thank you to Charlie K3VDB and Tom K3IO for being our photographers. Thank you to Sean Barnes, N3JQ, Physics teacher at Trinity High School for making HD video recordings of us! Thank you to Bob Carpenter, W3OTC, for his awesome efforts in helping Martha in the office for several years, and who made it clear that more help is needed. Please inquire within! Thank you for those of you who helped set up and clean up. Thanks for those who offered excellent technical insight and advice from the floor, especially to the students. A great time was indeed had by all. Respectfully submitted, Pat Kilroy, N8PK AMSAT Area Coordinator and AMSAT-DC host pat(a)patkilroy.com or n8pk(a)amsat.org ... Either one but not both, since each address goes to the same home.

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Re: Apology > Thank You for Participating
by Pat Kilroy 26 Mar '07

26 Mar '07

Dear Esther, KI4LJD, Well, it was rough making contact but everything worked out in the long run. We had a full program going into the meeting-seminar but, hopefully as you saw, we value your efforts, we want you to succeed, we are willing to help, and we hope to see more youth get involved. So therefore we "made" room for your very fine presentation. No problem! Again, please join at lease one of the AMSAT mail lists (see http://amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/) or have someone on your team at school do that to use us as part of your new, growing "network." It was a delight to have you and Nastia visit. Most of those in attendance, and more, are on the amsat-dc(a)amsat.org mail list. Keep in touch. Sincerely, Pat Kilroy, N8PK AMSAT/NASA/ARRL/more At Sunday 3/25/2007 12:12 PM, HaoQi Li wrote: >Dear Mr. Kilroy and Mr. Scholtz, > >I just checked the old emails and I am very sorry about not replying >to your emails, it was totally my fault and irresponsibility. Sorry >about all the inconveniences I've caused. > >Thank you very very much for still letting Nastia and me talk >yesterday. Ironically I organized a conference that was held a >couple of weeks ago and again there was a speaker who failed to >answer my emails. So in the end I dropped his presentation. But >yesterday you were very kind for giving us a slot to speak. We >thank you for that great opportunity because the talk led to >donations of antennas and rotors to our school satellite project. > >I will learn from this and will answer all the emails in the future. >I hope the rest yesterday's meeting went more smoothly. > >Sincerely, >Esther Message: 1 Date: Sun, 25 Mar 2007 From: "Pat Kilroy" <pat(a)patkilroy.com> Subject: [amsat-dc] AMSAT-DC Space Seminar Reaps Outstanding Success To: amsat-dc(a)amsat.org WHAT A FINE MEETING and space seminar we had today! Perhaps those of you who were in attendance can respond with comments about one or two of your favorite talks or demos. Please also help me in thanking the presenters ... I thank you all for your participation, especially to our speakers: 1. Scott Stevens, N3ASA, via a remote link from some place near York, PA. With Mike Mantrose, KA2JAI, assisting with the slides and EchoLink connection. (11:41 - 12:05) 2. Rick Hambly, W2GPS (12:08 - 1:21) 3. Dan Schultz, N8FGV (1:23 - 1:26) 4. Bob Davis, KF4KSS (1:29 - 2:12) 5. HaoQi "Esther" Li, KI4LJD, a senior at Thomas Jefferson High School in Fairfax, VA, with fellow TJHS student Nastia. FYI, you may enjoy Esther's keen ham radio bio at http://www.qrz.com/KI4LJD (2:17 - 2:35) 6. Charlie Heisler, K3VDB (3:04 - 3:25) 7. Bob Bruninga, WB4APR (3:28 - 4:20) 8. Heru Walmsley, W3WVV (4:57 - 5:20) 9. Tom Clark, K3IO (5:21 - 6:00) Also, thank you to Gary Chatters, WA9ZZZ, for serving as our AMSAT-DC Talk-in NCS on 146.76 MHz FM; thank you to Charlie K3VDB and Tom K3IO for serving as our photographers. Thank you to Sean Barnes, N3JQ, physics teacher at Trinity High School for making HD video recordings of us! http://www.qrz.com/N3JQ Thank you to Bob Carpenter, W3OTC, for his awesome efforts in helping Martha in the office for several years, and who made it clear that more help is needed. Please inquire within! Thank you for those of you who helped set up and clean up. Thanks for those who offered excellent technical insight and advice from the floor, especially to the students. A great time was indeed had by all. Respectfully submitted, Pat Kilroy, N8PK AMSAT Area Coordinator and AMSAT-DC host pat(a)patkilroy.com or n8pk(a)amsat.org ... Either one but not both, since each address goes to the same home. _______________________________________________ AMSAT-DC mailing list courtesy of AMSAT-NA AMSAT-DC(a)amsat.org http://amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-dc ================================================================= Patrick L. Kilroy WK Integration & Test (I&T) 301-286-1984 Voice NASA Goddard Space Flight Center 301-286-1673 Fax Building 5, Mail Code 568 Patrick.L.Kilroy(a)nasa.gov Greenbelt, Maryland 20771 http://lro.gsfc.nasa.gov/ ================================================================= "Great discoveries are accidents observed by prepared minds." - Louis Pasteur

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AMSAT-DC Seminar Tomorrow, March 24
by Pat Kilroy 23 Mar '07

23 Mar '07

Hi! Our annual local meeting and space seminar is tomorrow, Saturday, March 24, in Pioneer Hall at the HEM near BWI. More info given at the earlier announcements, including the AMSAT.org events page, see link below. Hope to see you there! Cheers, Pat Kilroy N8PK >Date: Fri, 09 Feb 2007 18:20:33 -0500 >From: Pat Kilroy <Patrick.L.Kilroy(a)nasa.gov> >Subject: AMSAT-DC Seminar Coming Soon > >Are you near Washington, D.C. or know someone >who is? Then ... > >YOU ARE HEREBY INVITED to the next AMSAT-DC >Meeting and Space Seminar. The day long event >will be held on Saturday, March 24, in the same >hall as last year, near BWI airport. > >Get the meeting announcement at >http://www.amsat.org/amsat-new/fieldops/eventDetail.php?eID=259 >and share it with others. Today. >[snip] >OUR NUMBER ONE NEED for success: Publicity ... [snip] ================================================================= Patrick L. Kilroy WK Integration & Test (I&T) 301-286-1984 Voice NASA Goddard Space Flight Center 301-286-1673 Fax Building 5, Mail Code 568 Patrick.L.Kilroy(a)nasa.gov Greenbelt, Maryland 20771 http://lro.gsfc.nasa.gov/ ================================================================= "Great discoveries are accidents observed by prepared minds." - Louis Pasteur

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AMSAT Lab volunteers - all hands for cleanroom assembly!
by Davis, Robert J 23 Mar '07

23 Mar '07

Dear volunteers, This is an all hands call for assembling the cleanroom air handlers on Sat & Sun April 14/15 in Pocomoke, MD! Please RSVP & come help! To be successful, we need at least 8 people. Some jobs will be lifting, some will be sorting (like the fasteners we're using next), but at least we have a certified forklift operator! We hope to finish in one day, but are reserving the next day as backup. Here's the upcoming weekend schedule: Sat Mar 24 - Closed. I'll be at the AMSAT-DC meeting in Baltimore. http://www.amsat.org/amsat-new/fieldops/eventDetail.php?eID=259 <https://umesmail1.umes.edu/exchweb/bin/redir.asp?URL=http://www.amsat.org/a…> Sat Mar 31 - Open Sat Apr 7 - Closed (Easter weekend) Sat Apr 14 - Open. Please RSVP for cleanroom assembly! bob2leo(a)gmail.com Sun Apr 15 - Open if needed. Please RSVP! When open, Saturday regular hours are 8am to 5pm. Sunday hours start later. Email (bob2leo(a)gmail.com) or call my cell to RSVP or if you have questions, 443-783-7794. I've started to upload pictures at http://picasaweb.google.com/bob2leo <http://picasaweb.google.com/bob2leo> Check it out! After raising the cleanroom, there will still be a lot of work before it's operational. We're looking for an electrician to assist in wiring it. Please pass the word. And by late April we'll be starting the Eagle mockup for the Dayton Hamfest! See below for a Google map to the AMSAT lab in southwest Pocomoke: http://www.google.com/maps?q=Broad+St+%26+Pocomoke+Belt,+Pocomoke+City,+MD+… The AMSAT lab is inside a large warehouse on the corner with a blue roof. Front door says "MIST". PLEASE ENTER AT THE REAR OF THE BUILDING! FRONT DOOR WILL BE LOCKED! All help is welcome! Hams, non-hams, college students, younger students, etc! bob Robert Davis KF4KSS

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Re: Jupiter GPS receivers for sale
by Daniel Schultz 22 Mar '07

22 Mar '07

The GPS receivers are spoken for. Thanks. Dan N8FGV ------ Original Message ------ Received: Wed, 21 Mar 2007 10:17:05 PM EDT From: "Daniel Schultz" <n8fgv(a)usa.net> To: <amsat-dc(a)amsat.org> Subject: [amsat-dc] Jupiter GPS receivers for sale > I recently purchased 5 "CONEXANT NAVMAN ROCKWELL JUPITER GPS TU30 D140" GPS > receivers on E-bay (item 320086778609) for $60. Since five is somewhat in > excess of my needs, I would be willing to sell a few of them at my cost ($12) > if anyone is interested. I can bring these to the local Amsat meeting on > Saturday. > > For specifications and software please see > http://www.gpskit.nl/downloads-en.htm > > I am working on a small breakout board to convert the 2mm pin spacing to 0.1 > inch spacing to fit your favorite breadboard. I can order a few extra when I > send this to the board shop in a few weeks. > > Dan Schultz N8FGV

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Jupiter GPS receivers for sale
by Daniel Schultz 21 Mar '07

21 Mar '07

I recently purchased 5 "CONEXANT NAVMAN ROCKWELL JUPITER GPS TU30 D140" GPS receivers on E-bay (item 320086778609) for $60. Since five is somewhat in excess of my needs, I would be willing to sell a few of them at my cost ($12) if anyone is interested. I can bring these to the local Amsat meeting on Saturday. For specifications and software please see http://www.gpskit.nl/downloads-en.htm I am working on a small breakout board to convert the 2mm pin spacing to 0.1 inch spacing to fit your favorite breadboard. I can order a few extra when I send this to the board shop in a few weeks. Dan Schultz N8FGV

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Re: Timonium
by MARTHA SARAGOVITZ 13 Mar '07

13 Mar '07

Scott - Thanks so much for volunteering. To date, we have ONE volunteer, Jeff Griffin, KB2M from NJ!!! Where are the locals? I will be sending Jeff a box for the hamfest. Why don't you contact him directly (kb2m(a)comcast.net). Again, many thanks for your help. 73- Martha ----- Original Message ----- rom: "n3asa(a)arrl.net" <shstevens1(a)comcast.net> To: "MARTHA SARAGOVITZ" <amsat(a)verizon.net> Sent: Tuesday, March 13, 2007 1:40 PM Subject: Re: [amsat-dc] Timonium > Hi Martha, > > What do you need? What hours? Will materials already be in place? > > Scott > > -------------- Original message -------------- > From: "MARTHA SARAGOVITZ" <amsat(a)verizon.net> > >> It now appears we have NO ONE to handle Timonium on March 31st and April >> 1st. Would someone PLEASE volunteer to "man" the booth on Saturday? 73- >> Martha >> >> >> _______________________________________________ >> Via the AMSAT-DC mailing list courtesy of AMSAT-NA >> AMSAT-DC(a)amsat.org >> http://amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-dc

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Timonium
by MARTHA SARAGOVITZ 12 Mar '07

12 Mar '07

It now appears we have NO ONE to handle Timonium on March 31st and April 1st. Would someone PLEASE volunteer to "man" the booth on Saturday? 73- Martha

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Reminder
by MARTHA SARAGOVITZ 20 Feb '07

20 Feb '07

I am still look for someone to handle the booth at the Greater Baltimore Hamboree on Sunday, April 1st. The hours are 8 - 3 but I am sure people will be leaving earlier. Dave Bern has agreed to handle Saturday. We need some support in the DC area!!! Martha

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AMSAT-DC 2007 To Meet Soon
by Pat Kilroy 08 Feb '07

08 Feb '07

Interested in amateur satellite stuff? YOU ARE HEREBY INVITED to the next AMSAT-DC Meeting and Space Seminar. The day long event will be held on Saturday, March 24, in the same hall as last year, near BWI airport. Get the meeting announcement at: http://www.amsat.org/amsat-new/fieldops/eventDetail.php?eID=259 and share it with others. Today. Tomorrow too. We might have one or more presentations from local folks on them building a CubeSat, of all things! See also http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cubesat before coming. Please mention this event at your next club meeting, on the net, and gosh, tell a high school or college student -- and a neighbor too. Y'all invited. Don't miss it. Guaranteed to be time well spent. See you then! Thank you, Pat Kilroy, N8PK AMSAT-DC Co-host ================================================================= Patrick L. Kilroy WK Integration & Test (I&T) 301-286-1984 Voice NASA Goddard Space Flight Center 301-286-1673 Fax Building 5, Mail Code 568 Patrick.L.Kilroy(a)nasa.gov Greenbelt, Maryland 20771 http://lro.gsfc.nasa.gov/ ================================================================= "Not everything that can be counted counts, and not everything that counts can be counted." -Albert Einstein

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