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ISS Repeater
by Scott Schmautz 29 Dec '08

29 Dec '08

Just heard WA4SCA calling CQ on what I assume is still L/V. Not much else heard, one other station heard prior to that. Scott/WB2UZR --

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ISS V/U Pass
by Scott Schmautz 28 Dec '08

28 Dec '08

Just heard a nice pass of the ISS in V/U repeater mode, nice and strong on the HT. Astronaut Mike was working the pile nicely! Could hear the stations he was in QSO with on the downlink quite well. He said L band later today. Scott/WB2UZR --

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Net tonight
by Andrew Glasbrenner 12 Dec '08

12 Dec '08

My wife sprung a last minute dinner party on me tonight. I won't be able to make the net. Sorry. Drew

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ISS Repeater Active
by Scott Schmautz 05 Dec '08

05 Dec '08

Hi All: Looks like the crossband repeater on the ISS is active. Scott/WB2UZR -- Zsa Zsa Gabor - "A man in love is incomplete until he has married. Then he's finished."

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SwampSat in the news
by Andrew Glasbrenner 14 Nov '08

14 Nov '08

http://www.spacedaily.com/reports/To_Widen_Path_To_Outer_Space_UF_Engineers… Nice article, but they obviously have never heard about a little satellite called AO-40. 73, Drew KO4MA

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Upcoming Hamfests
by Andrew Glasbrenner 08 Nov '08

08 Nov '08

Hi Guys, As you know, winter is hamfest time in Florida. I want to continue the AMSAT tradition of a strong showing at our local hamfests, which helps us by generating interest in the satellites and new members for AMSAT. We have the best cadre of Area Coordinators and active members in the nation here, and I want to thank you for all your past help. Let's take a look at the upcoming hamfests and get a plan together for who's going to do what. We have coming up soon: Okeechobee Hamfest in the Woods 11/29, Robert I think did this one last year The Tampa Bay Hamfest 12/6-7, this is one of the bigger ones. I know several have mentioned they would be there. I plan on having a portable station there as well. This would be a good one for new folks to get involved with, because it can be busy, but you'll usually have more than one person to help. Ocala Hamfest 12/13 Dave mentioned he'd be there. I should be available, although I may have my in-laws in tow...might send them off to Silver Springs during the 'fest. Ft. Myers 1/17 Robert and I usually do this one together, but I -might- have a problem this year. AJ4LU and I are planning to do a limited rover entry in the VHF contest, which starts that afternoon. I'm not sure if I can swing both. Desoto 1/31 Robert has done this one in the past I think... Highlands 2/7 Went once I think and it was tiny... Orlando 2/13-15 EVERYONE needs to be at this one if possible. Last year it was the best hamfest for AMSAT other than Dayton, and we were drowning at times. Let's start planning what we can do special for this, and if we can get the trailer setup again Dave? Enough for now...please let us know if you can come out and help. 73, Drew KO4MA

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Florida AMSAT Net on Melbourne Repeater
by Scott Schmautz 05 Nov '08

05 Nov '08

Hi All: We will be carrying the Thursday night net on the KI4SWB repeater in Melbourne on an experimental basis to see how it goes starting this week. The repeater is on 442.400 (+) with a 107.2 PL. It should automatically connect at 1925 and disconnect at 2030 if all goes well. Thanks to Mark, KI4SWB and Kevin, N4KLB for their efforts in getting the repeater configured for the net. Please give a listen and check in if you're in the area! Scott/WB2UZR -- Those are my principles, and if you don't like them... well, I have others. Groucho Marx

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Net 10/30
by Andrew Glasbrenner 30 Oct '08

30 Oct '08

I'll do the net tonight if no one objects. 73, Drew

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ISS SSTV
by David J 16 Oct '08

16 Oct '08

For those that may not know yet, Richard Garriot, son of astronaut Owen Garriot, is our latest space tourist and ham in space. He is carrying out SSTV transmissions onboard the ISS and will continue this for several more days (we hope). I have been busy monitoring 145.800 MHz and downloading as much as possible. One of my best is posted at http://www.amsat.com/ARISS_SSTV along with many more that are much better. Mine was received on a Texas Potato Masher antenna using MMSSTV software. At minimum, all you need is a 2 Meter FM rig (HTs work fine) tuned to 145.800 MHz, ground plane antenna (probably just a rubber duck would work although I haven't try it yet), and a computer loaded with SSTV software (several varieties are available for free on the internet. Also, this is a great opportunity to share ham radio in a classroom environment, but you only have a short time. 73s, Dave, AA4KN

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ISS on the air
by David J 14 Oct '08

14 Oct '08

Just heard Richard's first contact of his mission from the ISS. We're in Orlando and he was coming in "gangbusters". Things are looking good! If is heard him correctly, he said he is working to configure SSTV for the next pass. 73s, Dave, AA4KN

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