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Re: FS Yaesu VX-8R package reduced
by Andrew Glasbrenner 05 Dec '11

05 Dec '11

Reduced to $275 for the radio and $75 for the amp. This radio does APRS, 6m, 2m, 222 MHz, and 70cm, and there is very little difference between this one and the current VX-8DR model. All the accessories are the same. http://www.universal-radio.com/catalog/ht/VX8chrt0008.html has a good comparison chart. Picture can be seen at http://i139.photobucket.com/albums/q305/glasbrenner/602f62fa.jpg 73, Drew KO4MA > >Hi, > >I have a Yaesu VX-8R package for sale. It includes the radio, battery, charger, both antennas, spare seal for the options bay, manual, box, ADMS-VX8 software and cable, Mirage BD-35 dual band amp with mounting bracket and box, and a SMA to BNC adapter cable. > >The only defects I know of are the lower right rubber bumper on the radio has been reattached with some superglue, and a bit of glue is visible on the rubber piece, and the rubber stick-on feet on the Mirage amp have been removed after one fell off. I think I have some 3M feet replacements that I'll include. > >$400 picked up in New Port Richey area this weekend, or NPR or Tampa next week. > >Thanks and 73, Drew KO4MA >

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Tampa Bay Hamfest
by Andrew Glasbrenner 29 Nov '11

29 Nov '11

The big Tampa Bay Hamfest is this weekend in Palmetto, and AMSAT will have a booth, forum, and demonstrations of working satellites. I invite you to come by on Saturday and learn about Fox and ARISSat-1, and just have a good time. As always, I need a few members that are willing to help in the booth, in particular during the forum on Saturday at 10AM, and during demonstrations while I'm outside. Please drop me an email if you think you can attend and help out for a bit. No experience necessary. 73, Drew KO4MA

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FS Yaesu VX-8R package
by Andrew Glasbrenner 27 Nov '11

27 Nov '11

Hi, I have a Yaesu VX-8R package for sale. It includes the radio, battery, charger, both antennas, spare seal for the options bay, manual, box, ADMS-VX8 software and cable, Mirage BD-35 dual band amp with mounting bracket and box, and a SMA to BNC adapter cable. The only defects I know of are the lower right rubber bumper on the radio has been reattached with some superglue, and a bit of glue is visible on the rubber piece, and the rubber stick-on feet on the Mirage amp have been removed after one fell off. I think I have some 3M feet replacements that I'll include. $400 picked up in New Port Richey area this weekend, or NPR or Tampa next week. Thanks and 73, Drew KO4MA

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Fw: [amsat-bb] Mars Science Laboratory Launch on NASA TV - November 26
by n4csitwo＠bellsouth.net 22 Nov '11

22 Nov '11

----- Original Message ----- From: "JoAnne Maenpaa" <k9jkm(a)comcast.net> To: <amsat-bb(a)amsat.org> Sent: Tuesday, November 22, 2011 9:50 AM Subject: [amsat-bb] Mars Science Laboratory Launch on NASA TV - November 26 > Here is another news item which be too late if we waited for the weekend > ANS > news cycle. If you enjoy watching big rockets light up and blast off you > may > be interested in this: > > The launch of a United Launch Alliance Atlas V carrying NASA's Mars > Science > Laboratory (MSL) has been rescheduled for Saturday, Nov. 26 from Space > Launch Complex-41 at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, Florida. The one > hour > and 43 minute launch window opens at 10:02 a.m. EST. > > NASA TV is listing coverage of this launch on their viewing schedule. Tune > in at: http://www.nasa.gov/ntv > > -- > 73 de JoAnne K9JKM > k9jkm(a)amsat.org > Editor, AMSAT News Service > > > > _______________________________________________ > 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

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46th Annual Melbourne, FL Hamfest
by n4csitwo＠bellsouth.net 05 Oct '11

05 Oct '11

Attention all, This coming weekend, the Platinum Coast Amateur Radio Club Society (PCARS) will hold the 46th Annual Melbourne Hamfest in Melbourne, Florida. For details, I invite you to visit www.pcars.org. This, in my opinion, is one of the best hamfests held in the southeast. AMSAT will be well represented and plans to be present both days of the hamfest, Saturday Oct.8th and Sunday Oct. 9th. Doors open at 9:00am Saturday. Tailgate opens at 6:00am. We look forward to seeing everyone there. Dave, AA4KN area coordinator in Central Florida aa4kn(a)amsat.org

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Go Lou!
by Mike - N4HHA 03 Oct '11

03 Oct '11

http://www.dxcoffee.com/eng/2011/10/03/amateur-radio-nasa/ 73, DE N4HHA

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Melbourne Hamfest
by Andrew Glasbrenner 22 Sep '11

22 Sep '11

Has anyone contacted the Melbourne folks about an AMSAT table? How about MArtha for a box of stuff? I plan on being there both days. 73, Drew KO4MA

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FL AMSAT Net
by Mike - N4HHA 17 Aug '11

17 Aug '11

Effective immediately, I will no longer host the Florida AMSAT net. 73, Mike - N4HHA

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ARISSat-1 13:59 UTC pass over Florida
by n4csitwo＠bellsouth.net 04 Aug '11

04 Aug '11

Great pass. The first I've heard out of safe mode. Solid, full quieting using just an Arrow ant. and HT. Heard 3 messages, 2-SSTV frames, 2 or 3 voice tlm. Should be great for schools, etc. Yeah!

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ARISSat-1 July 31 0630 pass
by David H. Jordan 31 Jul '11

31 Jul '11

Heard SSTV sig abt 0635 UTC. RST 589. Next, heard voice I D and female v. mess abt 0637 UTC. RST. 599. 145.95 MHz. Using Kenwood TH-D7A and Arrow. Works great for ARISSat-1. From ISS. Dave, AA4KN. Orl, FL Sent via BlackBerry from T-Mobile

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