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Today's Topics:
1. Re: MediaWiki Trial (Jan H. van Gils)
2. Kauai on Ao51 (RONALD CADE)
3. MedaWiki Trial (David Gendle)
4. Re: Kauai on Ao51 (Patrick STODDARD (WD9EWK/VA7EWK))
5. Re: MedaWiki Trial (Gregg Wonderly)
6. Re: Help sought - amateur satellite service vs D-star (Trevor .)
7. Volunteering (myoung)
8. Cape Cod FN51 (Dave Webb KB1PVH)
9. ARRL/TAPR DCC (Digital Communications Conference) Forum
Schedule Announced (Mark Thompson)
10. Re: Kauai on Ao51 (Patrick STODDARD (WD9EWK/VA7EWK))
11. Re: Volunteering (Glen Zook)
12. Re: Volunteering (Nigel Gunn G8IFF/W8IFF)
13. Volunteering and things! (David - KG4ZLB)
14. Re: Volunteering and things! (Andrew Glasbrenner)
15. Re: Volunteering (Andrew Glasbrenner)
16. Reminder (Martha)
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Message: 1
Date: Wed, 9 Sep 2009 21:05:20 +0200
From: "Jan H. van Gils" <janvg@xxxxx.xx>
Subject: [amsat-bb] Re: MediaWiki Trial
To: "John Wright" <ham@xxxxx.xx.xx>
Cc: amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxx
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<bdfc02615e5877db78a1a15fc3181e16.squirrel@xxxxxxx.xxxxx.xx>
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On Wed, September 9, 2009 20:46, John Wright wrote:
Great great great!
I hope that there will be a follow up
>>Here's a link to the playground:
>>
>>http://71.43.22.149/
>
> Thought I'd start this as a new thread. Just been on the Wiki, I
> think its a great idea. I added my comments in the discussion section
> just to get a feel for it. I'm not an Amsat-NA member, but
> non-the-less think I'm allowed to comment. I really hope this expands
> and becomes as useful as Wikipedia itself! John G4DMF
73's PE0SAT - Jan
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Message: 2
Date: Wed, 9 Sep 2009 19:29:44 +0000
From: RONALD CADE <w6zq_7@xxx.xxx>
Subject: [amsat-bb] Kauai on Ao51
To: <amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxx>
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Today at 4:47 pm local Hawaii time I will work a 9 degree pass with a foot
print extending into the state of Arizona.
Aloha
Ron, W6ZQ/KH6. BL01/02
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Message: 3
Date: Wed, 09 Sep 2009 15:39:22 -0400
From: David Gendle <dgendle@xxx.xx.xxx>
Subject: [amsat-bb] MedaWiki Trial
To: AMSAT BB Mailing List <amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxx>
Message-ID: <4AA8046A.2080000@xxx.xx.xxx>
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Greetings!
I use three different Wikis on a daily basis. One is a customers site
where the staff use the Wiki to share ideas and reports. The other two
are used as program software support vehicles (DXLab suite of QSO
logging software is one). Each is easy to use by everyone (no need to
be a computer nerd!) and seems quite effective in allowing the
dissemination of ideas and information. A big plus for the Wiki tool is
that the search function really works (anyone ever try to use the search
function of a Yahoo group?!?!?).
I think that this might be a great tool for AMSAT if it can gain support
of the BOD and the membership.
73,
Dave - K4DLG
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Message: 4
Date: Wed, 9 Sep 2009 12:57:25 -0700
From: "Patrick STODDARD (WD9EWK/VA7EWK)" <amsat-bb@xxxxxx.xxx>
Subject: [amsat-bb] Re: Kauai on Ao51
To: amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxx
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Hi Ron!
> Today at 4:47 pm local Hawaii time I will work a 9 degree ?pass with a foot
> print extending into the state of Arizona.
>
> Aloha
> Ron, W6ZQ/KH6. ?BL01/02
(4.47pm Hawaii time = 0247 UTC)
I'll be up at my favorite Phoenix city park for this pass, which is a 4-
degree pass at 0250-0258 UTC. Hope to hear you on, and good
luck working lots of stations from out there.
73!
Patrick WD9EWK/VA7EWK
http://www.wd9ewk.net/
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Message: 5
Date: Wed, 09 Sep 2009 17:24:33 -0500
From: Gregg Wonderly <w5ggw@xxx.xxx>
Subject: [amsat-bb] Re: MedaWiki Trial
To: David Gendle <dgendle@xxx.xx.xxx>
Cc: AMSAT BB Mailing List <amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxx>
Message-ID: <4AA82B21.2090105@xxx.xxx>
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And just as an FYI, google sites is another place to do something that is
"maintained" for you :-)
Gregg Wonderly
W5GGW
David Gendle wrote:
> Greetings!
>
> I use three different Wikis on a daily basis. One is a customers site
> where the staff use the Wiki to share ideas and reports. The other two
> are used as program software support vehicles (DXLab suite of QSO
> logging software is one). Each is easy to use by everyone (no need to
> be a computer nerd!) and seems quite effective in allowing the
> dissemination of ideas and information. A big plus for the Wiki tool is
> that the search function really works (anyone ever try to use the search
> function of a Yahoo group?!?!?).
>
> I think that this might be a great tool for AMSAT if it can gain support
> of the BOD and the membership.
>
> 73,
> Dave - K4DLG
> _______________________________________________
> Sent via AMSAT-BB@xxxxx.xxx. Opinions expressed are those of the author.
> Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite program!
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>
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Message: 6
Date: Wed, 9 Sep 2009 17:35:39 -0700 (PDT)
From: "Trevor ." <m5aka@xxxxx.xx.xx>
Subject: [amsat-bb] Re: Help sought - amateur satellite service vs
D-star
To: amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxx
Message-ID: <29123.28721.qm@xxxxxxxx.xxxx.xxx.xxxxx.xxx>
Content-Type: text/plain; charset=iso-8859-1
The issue of D-STAR repeaters using the Amateur Satellite segments at 145.8,
435 and 1260 MHz has been of considerable concern in IARU Region 1.
This matter is addressed in Edition 52 of the International Amateur Radio
Union Region 1 VHF/UHF/uW newsletter.
See D-STAR repeater interference
http://www.southgatearc.org/news/august2009/dstar_repeater_interference.htm
direct link to download newsletter PDF
http://www.iaru-
r1.org/index.php?option=com_remository&Itemid=173&func=fileinfo&id=197
Those in North America may not be aware that in the most of the world there is
at best only 430-440 MHz available to the Amateur Services and in many areas
only 432-438 MHz or less is available.
In those countries I am aware of 430-440 MHz is shared with the Primary user -
the Military - who use it for high power Radar, data links and voice
communications.
Here in ITU Region 1 (Europe) 433.075 to 434.795 MHz is also License Exempt
spectrum for short range devices, which means anybody can use it without
requiring a license. There are power limitations for license exempt short
range devices but equipment that can operate on this band at far higher power
levels is readily available. Unauthorised higher power equipment can also
operate up to 435.525 MHz.?
References:
Intek DRS-5070 PMR-446 Radio (also 433/434/435)
http://www.southgatearc.org/news/august2009/intek_drs5070_pmr446_radio.htm
Thames Estuary interference on 433.500 MHz
http://www.southgatearc.org/news/may2009/thames_estuary_interference..htm
Short range devices in the 433 MHz band
http://www.southgatearc.org/news/august2008/short_range_devices_in_433mhz_band
.htm?
73 Trevor M5AKA
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Message: 7
Date: Wed, 09 Sep 2009 21:21:26 -0400
From: myoung <myoung@xxx.xx.xxx>
Subject: [amsat-bb] Volunteering
To: AMSAT-BB@xxxxx.xxx
Message-ID: <4AA85496.9030207@xxx.xx.xxx>
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So if someone wants to volunteer and they use the volunteer function of
the AMSAT website and it doesn't work and someone doesn't get in touch
with you... IT IS AMSAT's FAULT? Is that it?
So if you order something from the AMSAT website or any website and the
item never arrives... YOU JUST FORGET IT?
This is a mindset of failure! A HORRENDOUS COP OUT FOLKS!!!
The AMSAT office has a phone. The number is on the website, please use it!
Do you really want to volunteer? PROVE IT! AND FOLLOW THRU! PROMISES
DON'T GET THINGS DONE!
Mike, WB8CXO
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Message: 8
Date: Thu, 10 Sep 2009 02:46:35 +0000
From: "Dave Webb KB1PVH" <kb1pvh@xxxxx.xxx>
Subject: [amsat-bb] Cape Cod FN51
To: "AMSAT BB" <amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxx>
Message-ID:
<1688394122-1252550798-cardhu_decombobulator_blackberry.rim.net-
1161453299-@xxxxxx.xxxx.xxxx.xx.xxxxxxxxxx>
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Everyone,
Starting Saturday afternoon, and into mid morning, possibly early afternoon
Sunday, I will be operating from FN51 on Cape Cod, MA.
I will try to be on as many of the passes that are in the footprint on the
FM birds. There is a possibility that I will bring my 2 FT-857 radios to work
the SSB birds also.
If you want a QSL, send me an email with the QSO details, I will check the
log and send a card.
73,
Dave KB1PVH
Sent from my Verizon Wireless BlackBerry
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Message: 9
Date: Wed, 9 Sep 2009 19:15:08 -0700 (PDT)
From: Mark Thompson <wb9qzb_groups@xxxxx.xxx>
Subject: [amsat-bb] ARRL/TAPR DCC (Digital Communications Conference)
Forum Schedule Announced
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ARRL/TAPR DCC (Digital Communications Conference) Forum Schedule Announced
?
TAPR is the premiere national digital organization covering all digital voice
& data technologies and digital techniques such as SDR. More information about
TAPR can be found at: www.tapr.org
?
TAPR is active throughout the year. At the Dayton Hamvention TAPR sponsors a
digital forum and a joint banquet with AMSAT. TAPR publishes a quarterly
journal, the PSR and develops digital techniques such as SDR. TAPR holds in
conjuntion with the ARRL an annual national Digital Communication
Conference.?You can follow TAPR's activities, events & updates regularly
on Twitter at: www.twitter.org/taprdigital
?
The ARRL/TAPR DCC (Digital Communications Conference) will be held on
September 25 - 27, 2009 again in the northwest suburbs of Chicago at the Elk
Grove Village Holiday Inn near O'Hare airport with a free hotel shuttle bus.
?
The DCC has something for everyone from those new to digital modes to those
experienced with digital communications.
The DCC has 2?full days of Technical forums on Friday & Saturday. On?Saturday
there is an additional?
concurrent track of Introductory forums. On Sunday morning there is a?1/2
day?technical session which?is a?deep dive into
one or more digital topics, such as SDR.
?
The DCC is well known for introducing new technologies & concepts. This
year?presentations?include:
?
* Two Ham DTV, Digital Television presentations by Art, WA8RMC & Ken,
W6HHC.
* "Use of Digital Communications at the Marine Corps?Marathon in
Washington D.C."? by Tom, N4ZPT. ?
* "Universal Ham Radio Text Messaging" by Bob Bruninga, WB4APR,?creator
of APRS.
?
?
After the Friday night social we plan to have another D-STAR get together.
?
The Saturday night banquet speaker?will be?Bill Brown, WB8ELK. Bill is a
pioneer in flying BalloonSats,
balloons with payloads including amateur radio digital communication
technologies.
?
You can learn more about the DCC & register on-line at: www.tapr.org/dcc
Registration is preferred prior to September 17th for planning purposes, but
walk-in registrations will be accepted.
?
If you can't attend the DCC the Proceedings can be purchased at the TAPR web
site at: www.tapr.org/pub_dcc.html
?
Starting last year, 2008 and continuing this year DCC presentations are being
recorded by
Amateur Radio Video News. DVDs of the prresentations are available at:
http://www.arvideonews.com
?
If you have any questions you can reach the TAPR Office at:
taproffice@xxxx.xxxx
?
Look foward to seeing many of you at the DCC.
?
73, Mark, WB9QZB
DCC Local Co-Host
Chicago, IL
?
The 2009 DCC forum & speaker schedule is attached &?is available?online at the
TAPR web site at:
http://www.tapr.org/pdf/DCC_2009_Schedule_Preliminary2009-09-08.pdf
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Message: 10
Date: Wed, 9 Sep 2009 23:18:43 -0700
From: "Patrick STODDARD (WD9EWK/VA7EWK)" <amsat-bb@xxxxxx.xxx>
Subject: [amsat-bb] Re: Kauai on Ao51
To: amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxx
Message-ID:
<2e18ad3e0909092318n68cd527fme33291a912e29b1c@xxxx.xxxxx.xxx>
Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1
> Today at 4:47 pm local Hawaii time I will work a 9 degree
>?pass with a foot print extending into the state of Arizona.
And Ron showed up this evening on AO-51 as planned.
W6ZQ made at least 9 QSOs that I heard, including QSOs
with Robert NH7WN in Honolulu as I started hearing the
downlink and also with Craig KL4E in Alaska a minute or so
before I lost the downlink.. Just like last Friday evening,
tonight's AO-51 pass was a chance to work two different
Hawaiian stations on different islands - and different grids.
Ron - thanks, again, for spending part of your vacation on the
radio. With you and Robert on the passes, it has been nice
to have these opportunities to hear activity from out there.
Robert - I owe you some other grids around Arizona, which I
can get to in time for some of these passes in the late
afternoons (Hawaii time).
73!
Patrick WD9EWK/VA7EWK
http://www.wd9ewk.net/
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Message: 11
Date: Thu, 10 Sep 2009 07:05:33 -0700 (PDT)
From: Glen Zook <gzook@xxxxx.xxx>
Subject: [amsat-bb] Re: Volunteering
To: AMSAT-BB@xxxxx.xxxx myoung <myoung@xxx.xx.xxx>
Message-ID: <31940.71721.qm@xxxxxxxx.xxxx.xxx.xxxxx.xxx>
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I thought long and hard before replying to you. Unfortunately, it is the
fault of the organization when the systems do not work. On purpose? Of
course not. But, it still is within the control of the organization and
therefore it definitely is the fault of the organization.
There is a "Catch 22". There is a need for volunteers but the prime method of
volunteering is not available. Why? Because there are not enough volunteers
to "fix" the method of volunteering.
Yes, there are other ways of eventually having someone's volunteering to help
being recognized. However, most individuals are not going to go through a
trial and error means of finding the "correct" means of offering their
services. Frankly, this is just not going to happen.
I have submitted an article for publication in The AMSAT Journal on this very
problem. Hopefully it will be published in the next edition and, again,
hopefully it will help alleviate, at least in some small way, the problems
that presently exist.
Glen, K9STH
AMSAT 239 / LM 463
Website: http://k9sth.com
--- On Wed, 9/9/09, myoung <myoung@xxx.xx.xxx> wrote:
So if someone wants to volunteer and they use the volunteer function of the
AMSAT website and it doesn't work and someone doesn't get in touch with
you...???IT IS AMSAT's FAULT??Is that it?
So if you order something from the AMSAT website or any website and the item
never arrives...? YOU JUST FORGET IT?
This is a mindset of failure!???A HORRENDOUS COP OUT FOLKS!!!
The AMSAT? office has a phone.? The number is on the website, please use it!
Do you really want to volunteer?? PROVE IT!? AND FOLLOW THRU!? PROMISES DON'T
GET THINGS DONE!
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Message: 12
Date: Thu, 10 Sep 2009 15:11:37 +0000
From: Nigel Gunn G8IFF/W8IFF <nigel@xxxxx.xxx>
Subject: [amsat-bb] Re: Volunteering
To: Glen Zook <gzook@xxxxx.xxx>
Cc: AMSAT-BB@xxxxx.xxx
Message-ID: <4AA91729.2000702@xxxxx.xxx>
Content-Type: text/plain; charset=UTF-8; format=flowed
Then there's the geographical issue.
I'm not going to volunteer if I can't get there to do it.
Glen Zook wrote:
> I thought long and hard before replying to you. Unfortunately, it is the
fault of the organization when the systems do not work. On purpose? Of
course not. But, it still is within the control of the organization and
therefore it definitely is the fault of the organization.
>
> There is a "Catch 22". There is a need for volunteers but the prime method
of volunteering is not available. Why? Because there are not enough
volunteers to "fix" the method of volunteering.
>
> Yes, there are other ways of eventually having someone's volunteering to
help being recognized. However, most individuals are not going to go through
a trial and error means of finding the "correct" means of offering their
services. Frankly, this is just not going to happen.
>
> I have submitted an article for publication in The AMSAT Journal on this
very problem. Hopefully it will be published in the next edition and, again,
hopefully it will help alleviate, at least in some small way, the problems
that presently exist.
>
> Glen, K9STH
> AMSAT 239 / LM 463
>
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Message: 13
Date: Thu, 10 Sep 2009 10:44:19 -0400
From: David - KG4ZLB <kg4zlb@xxxxxxxxxx.xxx>
Subject: [amsat-bb] Volunteering and things!
To: AMSAT-BB@xxxxx.xxx
Message-ID: <4AA910C3.3040706@xxxxx.xxx>
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All,
After careful consideration concerning this thread it seems we have
three distinct areas that need to be, or are being, addressed.
Perhaps we could get some definitive answers as to where we/AMSAT stand
on them as in some cases nothing further has been heard.
1) *The website* - my understanding is that this will become a Wiki
style affair and that someone has already volunteered to start it
Is this correct? Is this happening? Who is doing this?
2) *The Satellite Status page* - I was asked to supply information to
correct any inaccuracy's just before the idea was hatched to use the
dcarr Live Oscar Satellite Status site as a feeder. Again I understand
that this has been approved by David Carr, KD5QGR and is awaiting
implementation.
Is this correct? Is this happening? Who is doing this?
3) *The volunteer page* - clearly the thing is broken and clearly people
do not know this until after they have filled in the form.
So would it not be an idea to state clearly on the home page of the
website that the site is undergoing some sort of revamp? In that way
viewers know the we know that the issues are being addressed.
Secondly, on the Satellite Status page, again some sort of wording
should be appended referring to the ongoing upgrade of the site, also
mentioning the future amalgamation of information from David Carr's site
and provide a direct link to it? Maybe David would be kind enough to
reciprocate with a direct link back to the AMSAT home page so that
viewers can return easily.
Lastly the Volunteer page, again some words on it saying that it is not
functioning, do not waste half an hour filling it in only to hit send
and find its buggered. If interested e-mail Gould or someone else so
designated.
I fear that without some positive short term damage limitation on the
website, these threads are just going to keep popping up. The Volunteer
page issue is now so old its got grey hairs!
Even if no body steps forward to volunteer to change anything at all, if
the correct wording is applied to the website then people know where to
go for the answers and information that they need and we/AMSAT don't
look incompetent.
--
David
KG4ZLB
www.kg4zlb.com
Glen Zook wrote:
> I thought long and hard before replying to you. Unfortunately, it is the
fault of the organization when the systems do not work. On purpose? Of
course not. But, it still is within the control of the organization and
therefore it definitely is the fault of the organization.
>
> There is a "Catch 22". There is a need for volunteers but the prime method
of volunteering is not available. Why? Because there are not enough
volunteers to "fix" the method of volunteering.
>
> Yes, there are other ways of eventually having someone's volunteering to
help being recognized. However, most individuals are not going to go through
a trial and error means of finding the "correct" means of offering their
services. Frankly, this is just not going to happen.
>
> I have submitted an article for publication in The AMSAT Journal on this
very problem. Hopefully it will be published in the next edition and, again,
hopefully it will help alleviate, at least in some small way, the problems
that presently exist.
>
> Glen, K9STH
> AMSAT 239 / LM 463
>
> Website: http://k9sth.com
>
>
> --- On Wed, 9/9/09, myoung <myoung@xxx.xx.xxx> wrote:
>
> So if someone wants to volunteer and they use the volunteer function of the
AMSAT website and it doesn't work and someone doesn't get in touch with you...
IT IS AMSAT's FAULT? Is that it?
>
> So if you order something from the AMSAT website or any website and the item
never arrives... YOU JUST FORGET IT?
>
> This is a mindset of failure! A HORRENDOUS COP OUT FOLKS!!!
>
> The AMSAT office has a phone. The number is on the website, please use it!
>
> Do you really want to volunteer? PROVE IT! AND FOLLOW THRU! PROMISES
DON'T GET THINGS DONE!
>
>
>
>
> _______________________________________________
> Sent via AMSAT-BB@xxxxx.xxx. 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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Message: 14
Date: Thu, 10 Sep 2009 11:04:06 -0400
From: Andrew Glasbrenner <glasbrenner@xxxxxxxxxx.xxx>
Subject: [amsat-bb] Re: Volunteering and things!
To: kg4zlb@xxxxx.xxx
Cc: AMSAT-BB@xxxxx.xxx
Message-ID: <4AA91566.6010902@xxxxxxxxxx.xxx>
Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1; format=flowed
> 1) *The website* - my understanding is that this will become a Wiki
> style affair and that someone has already volunteered to start it
>
> Is this correct? Is this happening? Who is doing this?
>
>
This is far from a done deal, and a wiki is certainly not going to
replace the entire website. The parties who want to volunteer need to
get a proposal together and present it to the BOD. This means writing up
a proposal and getting to the BOD, then perhaps presenting your proposal
during the meeting next month. Meanwhile, updated versions of existing
articles would be a worthwhile contribution for others to take on.
> 2) *The Satellite Status page* - I was asked to supply information to
> correct any inaccuracy's just before the idea was hatched to use the
> dcarr Live Oscar Satellite Status site as a feeder. Again I understand
> that this has been approved by David Carr, KD5QGR and is awaiting
> implementation.
>
>
There are two separate services here. Detailed satellite information
like frequencies, weight, orbit, modes, etc are presented on the current
AMSAT page, along with a week to week accuracy status. Carr's page gives
up the the hour status, but still links to the AMSAT pages for further
data, and in some cases to the obsolete pages from the prior website.
Carr's engine would be a good addition to the AMSAT page, but it's not
enough to replace it by a far stretch. I still need input on corrections
to the Status page sent either via the website bug link, or directly to me.
> 3) *The volunteer page* - clearly the thing is broken and clearly people
> do not know this until after they have filled in the form.
> So would it not be an idea to state clearly on the home page of the
> website that the site is undergoing some sort of revamp? In that way
> viewers know the we know that the issues are being addressed.
>
As I've been told, the submittal of the survey works now, but who the
information goes to may be under revision/addition. If you are reading
this and you want to help with something, just call the office, or email
the officer responsible for that area, and forget about that survey
until we can get it working 100%. Yes, it needs fixed, but a serious
volunteer doesn't let such a silly thing get in their way. Mike is 100%
correct in my opinion, blaming a faulty website is a cop-out.
73, Drew KO4MA
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Message: 15
Date: Thu, 10 Sep 2009 11:15:29 -0400
From: Andrew Glasbrenner <glasbrenner@xxxxxxxxxx.xxx>
Subject: [amsat-bb] Re: Volunteering
To: Nigel Gunn G8IFF/W8IFF <nigel@xxxxx.xxx>
Cc: AMSAT-BB@xxxxx.xxx
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Nigel Gunn G8IFF/W8IFF wrote:
> Then there's the geographical issue.
> I'm not going to volunteer if I can't get there to do it.
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>
>
The vast, vast majority of the things you could do to help AMSAT don't
require you show up anywhere other than your computer or typewriter.
Look at the want ad in the Journal. Very little of that requires any
travel whatsoever.
73, Drew KO4MA
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Date: Thu, 10 Sep 2009 11:33:20 -0400
From: Martha <martha@xxxxx.xxx>
Subject: [amsat-bb] Reminder
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Please remember that AMSAT has one employee. If your request on email is
not answered in a timely manner, please call me at the office (301-589-6062)
between 10:00 am - 6:00 pm ET.
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73- Martha
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