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1. Re: New satellite rigs? (Simon (HB9DRV))
2. Re: New satellite rigs? (STeve Andre')
3. Re: New satellite rigs? (Simon (HB9DRV))
4. Re: Is HRD Version 5 Released yet? (Simon (HB9DRV))
5. Re: Acer Aspire One & SatPC32 (claryco@xxx.xxxx
6. ANDE-2 frequencies (Henk, PA3GUO)
7. ande keps (Nigel Gunn G8IFF/W8IFF)
8. Re: New satellite rigs? (Michael Baker)
9. Re: Acer Aspire One & SatPC32 (Tim Lilley)
10. AO-51 (Aug 7-09) (Gregory Dober)
11. Re: AO-51 (Aug 7-09) (Gould Smith)
12. Re: AO-51 (Aug 7-09) (Gregory Dober)
13. Re: New satellite rigs? (Michael Pfeuffer)
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Message: 1
Date: Fri, 7 Aug 2009 10:02:58 +0200
From: "Simon \(HB9DRV\)" <simon@xxxxxx.xx>
Subject: [amsat-bb] Re: New satellite rigs?
To: "John Geiger" <aa5jg@xxxxx.xxx>, <amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxx>
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My serious guess is that ICOM will bring out a IC-910H replacement, if you
look at their recent offerings then there's really only the IC-910H which
could be upgraded. The IC-703 has been discontinued, so unless there's a new
QRP rig in the works then I hope there will be a new VHF/UHF/SHF radio.
Kenwood - very unlikely, their next two major radios will be HF+6m.
Yaesu - who knows? Would be good though.
Simon Brown, HB9DRV
www.ham-radio-deluxe.com
----- Original Message -----
From: "John Geiger" <aa5jg@xxxxx.xxx>
>
> Is anyone hearing any rumors of new satellite rigs on the horizon (pun
> intended)? The TS2000 and Icom 910H are hitting 9 years on the market, and
> Yaesu isn't currently marketing a satellite rig.
>
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Message: 2
Date: Thu, 6 Aug 2009 16:16:00 -0400
From: "STeve Andre'" <andres@xxx.xxx>
Subject: [amsat-bb] Re: New satellite rigs?
To: amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxx
Message-ID: <200908061616.00842.andres@xxx.xxx>
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I didn't know the 703 was discontinued. Sigh--I wanted to have some
friends get them.
I'd like to think that Icom will come out with other radios, but given
the current economy, will they do that, I wonder.
SHF on a radio--I like that!
--STeve Andre'
wb8wsf en82
On Friday 07 August 2009 04:02:58 Simon (HB9DRV) wrote:
> My serious guess is that ICOM will bring out a IC-910H replacement, if you
> look at their recent offerings then there's really only the IC-910H which
> could be upgraded. The IC-703 has been discontinued, so unless there's a
> new QRP rig in the works then I hope there will be a new VHF/UHF/SHF radio.
>
> Kenwood - very unlikely, their next two major radios will be HF+6m.
>
> Yaesu - who knows? Would be good though.
>
> Simon Brown, HB9DRV
> www.ham-radio-deluxe.com
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "John Geiger" <aa5jg@xxxxx.xxx>
>
> > Is anyone hearing any rumors of new satellite rigs on the horizon (pun
> > intended)? The TS2000 and Icom 910H are hitting 9 years on the market,
> > and Yaesu isn't currently marketing a satellite rig.
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Message: 3
Date: Fri, 7 Aug 2009 10:32:01 +0200
From: "Simon \(HB9DRV\)" <simon@xxxxxx.xx>
Subject: [amsat-bb] Re: New satellite rigs?
To: "STeve Andre'" <andres@xxx.xxx>, <amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxx>
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----- Original Message -----
From: "STeve Andre'" <andres@xxx.xxx>
>
> I'd like to think that Icom will come out with other radios, but given
> the current economy, will they do that, I wonder.
>
Look at the price of the IC-7600 - and that's selling well, as is the
IC-7700.
There's plenty of money for radios - so many Hams are over 50, children have
fled the next, so these Hams are spending their childrens' inheritance. I
would like a good UHF-SHF radio, don't want to buy the IC-910H as I am sure
it'll be replaced the day after I buy it.
For now I use the TS-2000...
Simon Brown, HB9DRV
www.ham-radio-deluxe.com
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Message: 4
Date: Fri, 7 Aug 2009 11:37:23 +0200
From: "Simon \(HB9DRV\)" <simon@xxxxxx.xx>
Subject: [amsat-bb] Re: Is HRD Version 5 Released yet?
To: <RSwart1@xxxxx.xx.xxx>, <amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxx>
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No,
It's in beta until about the end of October.
Simon Brown, HB9DRV
www.ham-radio-deluxe.com
----- Original Message -----
From: "Randy" <RSwart1@xxxxx.xx.xxx>
> Is HRD Version 5 Released yet?
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Message: 5
Date: Fri, 07 Aug 2009 07:08:15 -0400
From: claryco@xxx.xxx
Subject: [amsat-bb] Re: Acer Aspire One & SatPC32
To: n3tl@xxxxxxxxx.xxx
Cc: amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxx
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Hi Tim,
I'm curious about what "symptoms" you're experiencing with your Aspire One,
which I'm also using.
?
In my case, during the short time I had available?to use SatPC32 with mine
netbook just before leaving the country, I found that the Doppler corrections
from the program were slow in keeping up with what the satellites were
actually doing.
That is, once I had a station tuned in on the 70cm freq, the?corrections would
kick in at the right intervals as I'd set them, but the corrected?downlink
freq would soon be off a bit following the next correction. (The downlink freq
displayed on SatPC32 matched what the rig's display showed, so the rig and
program are talking fine.)
With each correction applied, the disparity between the new downlink freq and
what I?was actually hearing would quickly widen. Soon, I would have to
manually re-tune the station again to clarify the signal; the uplink?seemed to
follow my hands on?changes though, so that seemed to be a functional "band
aid".
There's one issue on my end that may figure in. My FT-817ND is at Yaesu for a
warranty repair, so I'm currently limited to half duplex only with my FT-897D.
With that single-rig config, I can't use a rapid correction interval because
the rig switches VFOs at the specified intervals (currently set at 50 cycles),
and I lose my RX capability for a noticable amount of time, say about a half
second each time. The VFO switches become more frequent as the bird passes
overhead of course, so it's a trade off.
I've been stuck in Bahrain for the better part of a week while waiting for the
military hop that goes to Diego Garcia where my ship is located. My rig is on
the ship waiting for me, so it'll be a few days?before I can try anything new.
With luck, my 817 will be shipped to me while I'm at VQ9 and I'll be able to
go full duplex with a much faster Doppler interval setting.
73 for now,
Jim, ND9M / VQ9JC
Manama, Bahrain
-----Original Message-----
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To: amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxx
Sent: Fri, Aug 7, 2009 6:34 am
Subject: AMSAT-BB Digest, Vol 4, Issue 387
Date: Thu, 6 Aug 2009 12:21:19 -0700 (PDT)
From: Tim Lilley <n3tl@xxxxxxxxx.xxx>
Subject: [amsat-bb] Re: HRD software question
To: david.barber@xxxxxxxxxxxxx.xx.xxx "Simon \(HB9DRV\)"
<simon@xxxxxx.xx>
Cc: amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxx
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Simon,
?
I will be thrilled if you are able to get the Doppler-tuning function to work
with stability on a netbook with an Intel Atom processor driving an 8.9-inch
screen (the one built in to my Acer Aspire One). :)
?
Tim - N3TL
--- On Thu, 8/6/09, Simon (HB9DRV) <simon@xxxxxx.xx> wrote:
From: Simon (HB9DRV) <simon@xxxxxx.xx>
Subject: [amsat-bb] Re: HRD software question
To: david.barber@xxxxxxxxxxxxx.xx.xx
Cc: amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxx
Date: Thursday, August 6, 2009, 2:47 PM
Well,
When I get to this stage I will offer to help anyone using teamview - I did
this yesterday with a beta-tester in Holland and in just a few minutes found
a serious resource leak. The main problem with netbooks is the graphics chip
isn't too fast, but I do have some poor code in the satellite tracking
anyway :)
My general aim is to be able to run HRD 5.0 on a netbook driving a 24"
display.
Simon Brown, HB9DRV
www.ham-radio-deluxe.com
----- Original Message -----
From: "David Barber" <david.barber@xxxxxxxxxxxxx.xx.xx>
> That's excellent news, most encouraging.? Wish I was able to do more to
> assist.
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Message: 6
Date: Fri, 7 Aug 2009 13:18:37 +0200 (CEST)
From: "Henk, PA3GUO" <hamoen@xxx.xx>
Subject: [amsat-bb] ANDE-2 frequencies
To: <amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxx>
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>>> Please note this is not a formal statement of the ANDE-2 owners <<<
My observation, confirmed by Mike, DK3WN, is that for best results
the following downlink frequencies should be assumed:
POLLUX: 145.826 MHz 1200 bd AFSK
CASTOR: 145.828 MHz 1200 bd AFSK
Henk, PA3GUO
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Message: 7
Date: Fri, 07 Aug 2009 11:59:31 +0000
From: Nigel Gunn G8IFF/W8IFF <nigel@xxxxx.xxx>
Subject: [amsat-bb] ande keps
To: Amsat-BB <amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxx>
Message-ID: <4A7C1723.1050005@xxxxx.xxx>
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DRAGONSAT
1 35690U 09038B 09217.97658609 +.00019083 +00000-0 +10072-3 0 00133
2 35690 051.6416 050.8490 0005305 104.3300 255.8301 15.80669917001027
ANDE DEB (POLLUX CYLIN)
1 35691U 09038C 09218.92623280 .00030728 00000-0 16090-3 0 75
2 35691 051.6389 045.9400 0003086 062.1846 297.9645 15.80525462 1140
ANDE DEB (CASTOR CYLIN)
1 35692U 09038D 09218.92578307 .00054903 00000-0 28043-3 0 99
2 35692 051.6388 045.9377 0003143 053.3850 306.7812 15.80791953 1149
ANDE POLLUX SPHERE
1 35693U 09038E 09218.99040163 .00017548 00000-0 94816-4 0 86
2 35693 051.6400 045.6204 0003753 063.1757 296.9665 15.80231591 1157
ANDE CASTOR SPHERE
1 35694U 09038F 09218.99123853 .00009897 00000-0 55695-4 0 96
2 35694 051.6416 045.6279 0004263 064.7485 295.4003 15.79995162 1158
ANDE DEB (AVIONICS DECK)
1 35695U 09038G 09218.99104536 .00023617 00000-0 12680-3 0 85
2 35695 051.6416 045.6274 0004450 062.4684 297.6857 15.80135284 1152
--
Nigel A. Gunn, 1865 El Camino Drive, Xenia, OH 45385-1115, USA. tel +1 937
825 5032
Amateur Radio G8IFF W8IFF (was KC8NHF), e-mail nigel@xxxxx.xxx www
http://www.ngunn.net
Member of ARRL, GQRP #11396, QRPARCI #11644, SOC #548, Flying Pigs QRP Club
International #385,
Dayton ARA #2128, AMSAT-NA LM-1691, AMSAT-UK 0182, MKARS, ALC,
GCARES, XWARN.
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Message: 8
Date: Fri, 7 Aug 2009 05:14:22 -0700
From: "Michael Baker" <k7dd@xxx.xxx>
Subject: [amsat-bb] Re: New satellite rigs?
To: "'Simon \(HB9DRV\)'" <simon@xxxxxx.xx>, "'John Geiger'"
<aa5jg@xxxxx.xxx>, <amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxx>
Message-ID: <3D4D34B446C84071BBD885A498F4453D@xxxxx>
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Guys,
The ICOM IC-703+ is NOT discontinued.
ICOM has featured advertising in the last QST for the rig, HRO has
them IN STOCK. The rig is still on ICOM USA and JP web sites.
The IC-765PRO3 IS discontinued and when current stocks are gone, there will
be no more.
If you want a real answer to the question of a product being
discontinued PLEASE CALL THE MFG AND DON'T TRUST THE RUMOR MILL ON THE
REFLECTORS!
It is the only way to know from the horse's mouth what an mfg is
doing.
If I seem a bit bent about the rumor of the 703+ demise it's because
this subject has been beaten to death on other reflectors without anyone
checking the rumor out. It is NOT true.
To paraphrase a statement from Mark Twain, "Rumors of its death have
been greatly exaggerated!" ;>)
Michael Baker K7DD
k7dd@xxx.xxx
-----Original Message-----
From: amsat-bb-bounces@xxxxx.xxx [mailto:amsat-bb-bounces@xxxxx.xxxx On
Behalf Of Simon (HB9DRV)
Sent: Friday, August 07, 2009 1:03 AM
To: John Geiger; amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxx
Subject: [amsat-bb] Re: New satellite rigs?
My serious guess is that ICOM will bring out a IC-910H replacement, if you
look at their recent offerings then there's really only the IC-910H which
could be upgraded. The IC-703 has been discontinued, so unless there's a new
QRP rig in the works then I hope there will be a new VHF/UHF/SHF radio.
Kenwood - very unlikely, their next two major radios will be HF+6m.
Yaesu - who knows? Would be good though.
Simon Brown, HB9DRV
www.ham-radio-deluxe.com
----- Original Message -----
From: "John Geiger" <aa5jg@xxxxx.xxx>
>
> Is anyone hearing any rumors of new satellite rigs on the horizon (pun
> intended)? The TS2000 and Icom 910H are hitting 9 years on the market, and
> Yaesu isn't currently marketing a satellite rig.
>
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Message: 9
Date: Fri, 7 Aug 2009 05:56:17 -0700 (PDT)
From: Tim Lilley <n3tl@xxxxxxxxx.xxx>
Subject: [amsat-bb] Re: Acer Aspire One & SatPC32
To: claryco@xxx.xxx
Cc: amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxx
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\Jim,
I know I responded to you off the BB, but it occurs to me that I should post a
response to the reflector.
I'm not having any symptoms at all when using SatPC 32 with the Acer. The
combination works very well to provide Doppler tuning for my two radios.
I have never tried using computer Doppler control on only one radio. I
haven't?worked AO-7, FO-29 or VO-52 in half duplex
I notice another poster responded with information about getting SatPC 32 to
talk to his Icom rig. Since I've been using Yaesu radios here, I can'tcomment
on that at all. I have no experience with interfacing any non-Yaesu radio with
any of the available satellite programs.
Simon has done a marvelous job with his HRD suite of software, and I enjoy
using it very much. I would like to have fully separate access to Satellite
Tracker because I suspect that could cure the processor overload I experience
with the Acer. I may be wrong, but I'd sure like to test the theory.
73 to all,
Tim - N3TL
Athens, Ga. - EM84ha
________________________________
From: "claryco@xxx.xxxx <claryco@xxx.xxx>
To: n3tl@xxxxxxxxx.xxx
Cc: amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxx
Sent: Friday, August 7, 2009 7:08:15 AM
Subject: [amsat-bb] Re: Acer Aspire One & SatPC32
Hi Tim,
I'm curious about what "symptoms" you're experiencing with your Aspire One,
which I'm also using.
?
In my case, during the short time I had available?to use SatPC32 with mine
netbook just before leaving the country, I found that the Doppler corrections
from the program were slow in keeping up with what the satellites were
actually doing.
That is, once I had a station tuned in on the 70cm freq, the?corrections would
kick in at the right intervals as I'd set them, but the corrected?downlink
freq would soon be off a bit following the next correction. (The downlink freq
displayed on SatPC32 matched what the rig's display showed, so the rig and
program are talking fine.)
With each correction applied, the disparity between the new downlink freq and
what I?was actually hearing would quickly widen. Soon, I would have to
manually re-tune the station again to clarify the signal; the uplink?seemed to
follow my hands on?changes though, so that seemed to be a functional "band
aid".
There's one issue on my end that may figure in. My FT-817ND is at Yaesu for a
warranty repair, so I'm currently limited to half duplex only with my FT-897D.
With that single-rig config, I can't use a rapid correction interval because
the rig switches VFOs at the specified intervals (currently set at 50 cycles),
and I lose my RX capability for a noticable amount of time, say about a half
second each time. The VFO switches become more frequent as the bird passes
overhead of course, so it's a trade off.
I've been stuck in Bahrain for the better part of a week while waiting for the
military hop that goes to Diego Garcia where my ship is located. My rig is on
the ship waiting for me, so it'll be a few days?before I can try anything new.
With luck, my 817 will be shipped to me while I'm at VQ9 and I'll be able to
go full duplex with a much faster Doppler interval setting.
73 for now,
Jim, ND9M / VQ9JC
Manama, Bahrain
-----Original Message-----
From: amsat-bb-request@xxxxx.xxx
To: amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxx
Sent: Fri, Aug 7, 2009 6:34 am
Subject: AMSAT-BB Digest, Vol 4, Issue 387
Date: Thu, 6 Aug 2009 12:21:19 -0700 (PDT)
From: Tim Lilley <n3tl@xxxxxxxxx.xxx>
Subject: [amsat-bb] Re: HRD software question
To: david.barber@xxxxxxxxxxxxx.xx.xxx "Simon \(HB9DRV\)"
? ? <simon@xxxxxx.xx>
Cc: amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxx
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Simon,
?
I will be thrilled if you are able to get the Doppler-tuning function to work
with stability on a netbook with an Intel Atom processor driving an 8.9-inch
screen (the one built in to my Acer Aspire One). :)
?
Tim - N3TL
--- On Thu, 8/6/09, Simon (HB9DRV) <simon@xxxxxx.xx> wrote:
From: Simon (HB9DRV) <simon@xxxxxx.xx>
Subject: [amsat-bb] Re: HRD software question
To: david.barber@xxxxxxxxxxxxx.xx.xx
Cc: amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxx
Date: Thursday, August 6, 2009, 2:47 PM
Well,
When I get to this stage I will offer to help anyone using teamview - I did
this yesterday with a beta-tester in Holland and in just a few minutes found
a serious resource leak. The main problem with netbooks is the graphics chip
isn't too fast, but I do have some poor code in the satellite tracking
anyway :)
My general aim is to be able to run HRD 5.0 on a netbook driving a 24"
display.
Simon Brown, HB9DRV
www.ham-radio-deluxe.com
----- Original Message -----
From: "David Barber" <david.barber@xxxxxxxxxxxxx.xx.xx>
> That's excellent news, most encouraging.? Wish I was able to do more to
> assist.
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Message: 10
Date: Fri, 7 Aug 2009 08:56:32 -0400
From: "Gregory Dober" <gjdober@xxxxxxx.xxx>
Subject: [amsat-bb] AO-51 (Aug 7-09)
To: <amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxx>
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Haven't been on in a few days and saw that Gould did some software uploads.
Before I rip my system apart to troubleshoot, is the bird on a lower power
level? Usually those 32 degree passes over the Midwest for me are not
difficult to hear. Today, I could hear it but barely audible.
Getting the ladder ready!
Thanks and 73
Greg
N3MVF
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Message: 11
Date: Fri, 7 Aug 2009 09:35:06 -0400
From: "Gould Smith" <gouldsmi@xxxxxxxxx.xxx>
Subject: [amsat-bb] Re: AO-51 (Aug 7-09)
To: "Gregory Dober" <gjdober@xxxxxxx.xxx>, <amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxx>
Message-ID: <59B08163C34B4EED8FF1C3138A385A99@xxxxxxxxxxx>
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Hi Greg and BB,
After the software reload the end of July, AO-51 went into a no eclipse
period. This no eclipse period will last until next May.
We will be able to run higher power levels since there is always solar power
and the batteries stay charged.
AO-51 is TXing more power than it has since April.
TXB (analog) is currently at 650 mW and
TXA (digital) is at 590 mW.
You may need to get that ladder out :)
73,
Gould
----- Original Message -----
From: "Gregory Dober" <gjdober@xxxxxxx.xxx>
To: <amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxx>
Sent: Friday, August 07, 2009 8:56 AM
Subject: [amsat-bb] AO-51 (Aug 7-09)
> Haven't been on in a few days and saw that Gould did some software
> uploads.
> Before I rip my system apart to troubleshoot, is the bird on a lower power
> level? Usually those 32 degree passes over the Midwest for me are not
> difficult to hear. Today, I could hear it but barely audible.
>
>
>
> Getting the ladder ready!
>
>
>
> Thanks and 73
>
> Greg
>
> N3MVF
>
>
>
>
>
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Message: 12
Date: Fri, 7 Aug 2009 09:38:22 -0400
From: "Gregory Dober" <gjdober@xxxxxxx.xxx>
Subject: [amsat-bb] Re: AO-51 (Aug 7-09)
To: <amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxx>
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Gould,
Thanks. That answers that question...have ladder...will climb!
73
Greg
N3MVF
-----Original Message-----
From: Gould Smith [mailto:gouldsmi@xxxxxxxxx.xxxx
Sent: Friday, August 07, 2009 9:35 AM
To: Gregory Dober; amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxx
Subject: Re: [amsat-bb] AO-51 (Aug 7-09)
Hi Greg and BB,
After the software reload the end of July, AO-51 went into a no eclipse
period. This no eclipse period will last until next May.
We will be able to run higher power levels since there is always solar power
and the batteries stay charged.
AO-51 is TXing more power than it has since April.
TXB (analog) is currently at 650 mW and
TXA (digital) is at 590 mW.
You may need to get that ladder out :)
73,
Gould
----- Original Message -----
From: "Gregory Dober" <gjdober@xxxxxxx.xxx>
To: <amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxx>
Sent: Friday, August 07, 2009 8:56 AM
Subject: [amsat-bb] AO-51 (Aug 7-09)
> Haven't been on in a few days and saw that Gould did some software
> uploads.
> Before I rip my system apart to troubleshoot, is the bird on a lower power
> level? Usually those 32 degree passes over the Midwest for me are not
> difficult to hear. Today, I could hear it but barely audible.
>
>
>
> Getting the ladder ready!
>
>
>
> Thanks and 73
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> Greg
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> N3MVF
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Message: 13
Date: Fri, 07 Aug 2009 12:01:21 -0500
From: Michael Pfeuffer <pfeufferm@xxxxx.xxx>
Subject: [amsat-bb] Re: New satellite rigs?
To: John Geiger <aa5jg@xxxxx.xxx>
Cc: amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxx
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I've got high hopes for the Flex-5000 + the internal UHF/VHF module.
It's supposed to be available "late 2009".
--Mike WQ5C
John Geiger wrote:
> Is anyone hearing any rumors of new satellite rigs on the horizon (pun
intended)? The TS2000 and Icom 910H are hitting 9 years on the market, and
Yaesu isn't currently marketing a satellite rig.
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> 73s Jon AA5JG
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