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Today's Topics:
1. off grid solar system (paul robinson)
2. Fwd: [ARISS-i] Video available on Internet (Fabiano Moser)
3. Re: OFF grid solar system (Bob Bruninga )
4. FW: OFF grid solar system (Thomas McGrane)
5. Re: OFF grid solar system (Joel Black)
6. Re: FW: OFF grid solar system (Nigel Gunn G8IFF/W8IFF)
7. Re: FW: OFF grid solar system (Nigel Gunn G8IFF/W8IFF)
8. On the Air from Iceland (Thomas Tumino)
9. On the Air from Iceland (Tom, TF/N2YTF) (Daniel "Nick" Kucij)
10. On the road to EL79 (w6zkh@xxxxxxx.xxxx
11. Maxim-IC (Douglas Anoman)
12. Re: Launch coverage! (Joe Fitzgerald)
13. Re: Maxim-IC (w4upd)
14. Re: Launch coverage! (David - KG4ZLB)
15. Orbital Decay - Model of the Atmosphere (John Heath)
16. Portable Tracking (joe barkley)
17. Demo in Long Beach - With a Difference (Clint Bradford)
18. Re: Portable Tracking (Alan VE4YZ)
19. Re: Portable Tracking (Andrew Glasbrenner)
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Message: 1
Date: Sat, 3 Oct 2009 07:41:53 +0000 (GMT)
From: paul robinson <pushbiker2004@xxxxx.xx.xx>
Subject: [amsat-bb] off grid solar system
To: amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxx
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Hi guys,must agree with Tom we should all be looking at small pv setups!
here i run 1KW PV charging my stand by bat ! which is some 1500amp ! and 3kw
inverter! ...look about its amazing what is abt on 12v dc!! i also run solar
hot water pan...to heat the water ....paul (2e1eub)
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Message: 2
Date: Sat, 3 Oct 2009 09:00:47 +0100
From: Fabiano Moser <fabianomoser@xxxxx.xxx>
Subject: [amsat-bb] Fwd: [ARISS-i] Video available on Internet
To: amsat-bb <AMSAT-BB@xxxxx.xxx>, Resumo Noticioso Electr?nico ARLA
<cluster@xxxxxxxxxxxx.xxx>, sat-fm@xxxxxxxxxxx.xxx.xxx
vhf-dx@xxxxxxxxxxx.xxx.xx
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---------- Forwarded message ----------
From: Gaston BERTELS <gaston.bertels@xxxxxx.xx>
Date: 2009/10/3
Subject: [ARISS-i] Video available on Internet
To: ariss-i@xxxxx.xxx
ARISS CIENCIA VIVA CONTACT VIDEO NOW AVAILABLE
The October 1 ARISS School Contact with Ciencia Viva Museum in
Lisbon, Portugal was a success.
A video is presently visible at :
http://www.cvtv.pt/imagens/index.asp?id_tag=15&id_video=408
73
Gaston Bertels - ON4WF
ARISS Chairman
_______________________________________________
ARISS-i mailing list
ARISS-i@xxxxx.xxx
http://amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/ariss-i
--
73
Fabiano Moser CR7/PY5RX
ARISS-PORTUGAL (Amateur Radio on the International Space Station)
Representative at Teleconference and Portugal Telebridge Coordinator.
AMRAD/AMSAT-CT
http://www.amrad.pt/ariss.php
"There is no great talent without great will. (Honor? de Balzac)"
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Message: 3
Date: Sat, 3 Oct 2009 07:51:30 -0400 (EDT)
From: "Bob Bruninga " <bruninga@xxxx.xxx>
Subject: [amsat-bb] Re: OFF grid solar system
To: amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxx
Message-ID: <20091003075130.ABT51385@xxxxx.xxxx.xxx>
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> Think in terms of ... an independant
> 12 volt DC system.. starting small
> and building up over time... We need
> to be energy independant on a small
> scale...
Agree, but think in terms of big panels if you want low cost. I have
Eighteen 1 foot solar panels on my car that produce 215 watts total, but the
cost for small panels was $2400.
Now the cost of a single 3.3' by 5.5' house panel is only $600 and it
produces 225 watts. A 4 to 1 cost savings. So you can get a lot more watts
per dollar by getting a large panel. Though it is a 30 volt panel good for
a 24/28 volt battery system. You can still use it for a 12v system by
charging the batteries in series and using them in parallel or getting a
24VDC to 12VDC converter available at any truck parts store.
Bob, Wb4APR
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Message: 4
Date: Sat, 3 Oct 2009 06:02:30 -0700
From: "Thomas McGrane" <n2oeq@xxxxxx.xxx>
Subject: [amsat-bb] FW: OFF grid solar system
To: amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxx
Message-ID: <1eb1d640a6ab4e43ad079c1d4a67ce9f.n2oeq@xxxxxx.xxx>
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I am reposting the original message for your review because bruninga
changed my meaning by taking words out of context. Sorry about the
repost but I hate having my work corrupted. thanks and go solar, pat
>------- Original Message -------
>From : Thomas McGrane[mailto:n2oeq@xxxxxx.xxxx
>Sent : 10/2/2009 10:39:56 PM
>To : amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxx
>Cc :
>Subject : FW: OFF grid solar system
>
>The grid is vulnerable as a system. We have to stop always thinking
about being connected to or relying on the utility grid. Think in terms
of building an independant 12 volt DC system (low voltage) for the
average dwelling to operate independant of the grid by charging
batteries from solar or wind and utilizing the energy real time or
later from the batteries. It seems everyone has visions of large
expensive rooftop systems but starting small and building up over time
will reduce the utility bill by substitution.
We need to be energy independant on a small scale as well as looking at
the big picture. Small systems can easily run lights, TV?s, radios,
even a small refridgerator for essentials. You would still need the
grid power for large loads like heat, large refridgerators, etc but you
can have a seperate system to rely on if you suffer some calamity.
With the advent of the ?smart? grid, you dont want to be connected to
the grid. Remember, the wires are antennas as well as conducting
electricity. We owe our reliance on a large electrical system to
Nickolai Tesla who developed high voltage alternating current power
systems that won out over Thomas Edisons Direct Current system around
the turn of the last century. The idea was to minmize power loss over
long distances. Therefore we should all promote local or household Low
voltage DC solar or wind systems to reduce the use of grid power and
for much better reliability.
Through the years I have built a very economical system comprised of
several solar panels with a capacity of about 130 watts that
automatically charge 6 large deep cycle and regular batteries from
which I operate some radios , lights and in the event of loss of
utility power, a small refridgerator. I also have a couple of cheap
store bought DC to AC inverters if I need to operate an AC device,
Solar panels have come down in price dramatically and production
capabity is expanding, so start now. Think independant and start small
instead of suffering mega system price hesitance.
A world of 12 volt dc devices are available from hardware, marine,
automotive and internet sources. You just have to start.
Be the first on your block to confuse the lineman who show up during a
power failure. I did.
I posted the above text on the new york times "Green Inc" energy blog
back on september 23, 2009 as a comment to an article regarding solar
power in africa. The internal discharge in a deep cycle battery is only
about 50 milliamps which I consider insignificant.
I dont want to be connected to the grid which I consider "STUPID" and
you dont either. Dont follow, think for yourselves.
Think about this..... brain waves operate up to about 20 cycles per
second, imagine what 60 cycles is doing to you and the world.
Pat
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Message: 5
Date: Sat, 03 Oct 2009 08:38:37 -0500
From: Joel Black <jbblack68@xxxxx.xxx>
Subject: [amsat-bb] Re: OFF grid solar system
To: Amsat Reflector <amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxx>
Message-ID: <4AC753DD.4050000@xxxxx.xxx>
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Ok, I'm not *trying* to be dense here, but regardless of whether you tie
into the grid, use batteries, or have an off-grid system with no
batteries that only works during the day, what happens to the 30% waste
of generated electricity that is dissipated as heat? What am I missing?
Something you *all* must be aware of, those transformers on the pole
work both ways: 7200VAC down to 240VAC and 240VAC back to 7200VAC. If
you get a lineman out there working on a phase he thinks is not hot and
he gets seriously injured or killed, you will be liable. I'm *not*
saying this to discourage you, but to make sure you use a licensed
electrician to install a proper automatic disconnect switch. Alabama
Power requires an automatic disconnect.
73,
Joel, W4JBB
Bob Bruninga wrote:
>> Think in terms of ... an independant
>> 12 volt DC system.. starting small
>> and building up over time... We need
>> to be energy independant on a small
>> scale...
>>
>
> Agree, but think in terms of big panels if you want low cost. I have
Eighteen 1 foot solar panels on my car that produce 215 watts total, but the
cost for small panels was $2400.
>
> Now the cost of a single 3.3' by 5.5' house panel is only $600 and it
produces 225 watts. A 4 to 1 cost savings. So you can get a lot more watts
per dollar by getting a large panel. Though it is a 30 volt panel good for
a 24/28 volt battery system. You can still use it for a 12v system by
charging the batteries in series and using them in parallel or getting a
24VDC to 12VDC converter available at any truck parts store.
>
> Bob, Wb4APR
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Message: 6
Date: Sat, 03 Oct 2009 13:38:36 +0000
From: Nigel Gunn G8IFF/W8IFF <nigel@xxxxx.xxx>
Subject: [amsat-bb] Re: FW: OFF grid solar system
To: Thomas McGrane <n2oeq@xxxxxx.xxx>
Cc: amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxx
Message-ID: <4AC753DC.8030908@xxxxx.xxx>
Content-Type: text/plain; charset=UTF-8; format=flowed
>>From : Thomas McGrane[mailto:n2oeq@xxxxxx.xxxx
>> Sent : 10/2/2009 10:39:56 PM
>> To : amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxx
>> Cc :
>> Subject : FW: OFF grid solar system
>>
> >The grid is vulnerable as a system.
How can you state that it is vulnerable without stating exactly the nature
of that which threatens it?
We have to stop always thinking
> about being connected to or relying on the utility grid.
You mean stop using an economical, well tested solution to power and spend
much more re-inventing the wheel and ending
up with a much less cost effective solution.
Think in terms
> of building an independant 12 volt DC system (low voltage)
although we know that distribution at a higher voltace is both cheaper and
more efficient.
Small systems can easily run lights, TV???s, radios,
> even a small refridgerator for essentials.
But not the SAME lights, TV etc, that we already have. More expense buying
two of everything, one for mains voltage and
one for 12 volts.
You would still need the
> grid power for large loads like heat, large refridgerators,
To run you life support systems. Freezers for food, heat, water pumps.......
You're only proposing "self generated" to run the small luxuries that nobody
NEEDS.
Remember, the wires are antennas
And the wires that distribute your 12V supply are somehow NOT antennas?
We owe our reliance on a large electrical system to
> Nickolai Tesla
Thanks Nikolai. You did a great job.
The idea was to minmize power loss over
> long distances. Therefore we should all promote local or household Low
> voltage DC solar or wind systems
So you reduce losses in the grid system by not using it.
That doesn't reduce losses, it just means that you are not affected by them.
> Through the years I have built a very economical system comprised of
> several solar panels with a capacity of about 130 watts
You'd have problems powering a good set of headphones with that.
My standby is going to be a 25KW generator and a tank of propane.
> I dont want to be connected to the grid which I consider "STUPID" and
> you dont either. Dont follow, think for yourselves.
The grid is not stupid, it is inanimate. The grids operators might, in your
opinion be stupid.
What gives you the authority to decide what I WANT? You might think you know
what's best for me but I don't want that.
>
> Think about this..... brain waves operate up to about 20 cycles per
> second, imagine what 60 cycles is doing to you and the world.
So after all that, you're just some mickey mouse GREEN ENVIROMENTALIST on
your campaign trail.
--
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: 7
Date: Sat, 03 Oct 2009 13:49:16 +0000
From: Nigel Gunn G8IFF/W8IFF <nigel@xxxxx.xxx>
Subject: [amsat-bb] Re: FW: OFF grid solar system
To: Thomas McGrane <n2oeq@xxxxxx.xxx>
Cc: amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxx
Message-ID: <4AC7565C.6030106@xxxxx.xxx>
Content-Type: text/plain; charset=UTF-8; format=flowed
Hey Bob.
Seems that people don't like your truthful and honest approach to life.
I guess he won't like me for the same reason.
Being honest and trustworthy just don't pay!
Thomas McGrane wrote:
because bruninga
> changed my meaning by taking words out of context.
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Message: 8
Date: Sat, 3 Oct 2009 04:58:18 -0700 (PDT)
From: Thomas Tumino <thomastumino@xxxxx.xxx>
Subject: [amsat-bb] On the Air from Iceland
To: amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxx
Message-ID: <958252.43993.qm@xxxxxxxx.xxxx.xxx.xxxxx.xxx>
Content-Type: text/plain; charset=iso-8859-1
Greetings to all,
I would like to let anyone who is interested in working Iceland know?that
from Sept.?28 through Oct. 5th 2009?I will be operating
every?daytime/evening FM satellite pass I can between 10:00 and 01:00 UTC
from Iceland.? Please keep in mind that the weather in Iceland can be pretty
extreme, and my primary reason for being here with my wife is to tour, so I
will not be on every pass, but most days I will work many passes.
Equipment on this end is a 3w TH-D7AG with Arrow?Antenna and headset for
full duplex work.? I am updating my satellite log daily on my QRZ page.? The
log includes both North America and Europe so far...
The volcanic ground along with the almost complete lack of trees?(and
buildings outside of Reykjavik) make working the low passes easy, so do not
be discouraged if you see a low pass listed for Iceland...you?just may work
me anyway.? I have made several?QSOs on passes under 4 degrees maximum
elevation.
If you are in an artic location or africa and think you have a shot at
working me, I would be specifically interested in working you and would ask
that you email me directly for a sked.? Everyone else, please just look for
me on the birds....I am on quite? abit.
73 to all,
Tom-TF/N2YTF
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Message: 9
Date: Sat, 3 Oct 2009 10:17:06 -0400
From: "Daniel \"Nick\" Kucij" <dnkucij@xxxxxxxxxxx.xxx>
Subject: [amsat-bb] On the Air from Iceland (Tom, TF/N2YTF)
To: amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxxx n2ytf@xxxx.xxx
Message-ID: <091BEDEF-0517-4751-84A9-ACAC7E230755@xxxxxxxxxxx.xxx>
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Posted by Nick, KB1RVT on behalf of Tom, N2YTF:
Greetings to all,
I would like to let anyone who is interested in working Iceland know
that from Sept. 28 through Oct. 5th 2009 I will be operating every
daytime/evening FM satellite pass I can between 10:00 and 01:00 UTC
from Iceland. Please keep in mind that the weather in Iceland can be
pretty extreme, and my primary reason for being here with my wife is
to tour, so I will not be on every pass, but most days I will work
many passes.
Equipment on this end is a 3w TH-D7AG with Arrow Antenna and headset
for full duplex work. I am updating my satellite log daily on my QRZ
page. The log includes both North America and Europe so far...
The volcanic ground along with the almost complete lack of trees (and
buildings outside of Reykjavik) make working the low passes easy, so
do not be discouraged if you see a low pass listed for Iceland...you
just may work me anyway. I have made several QSOs on passes under 4
degrees maximum elevation.
If you are in an arctic location or africa and think you have a shot
at working me, I would be specifically interested in working you and
would ask that you email me directly for a sked. Everyone else,
please just look for me on the birds....I am on quite abit.
73 to all,
Tom-TF/N2YTF
n2ytf@xxxx.xxx
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Message: 10
Date: Sat, 3 Oct 2009 14:39:00 +0000 (UTC)
From: w6zkh@xxxxxxx.xxx
Subject: [amsat-bb] On the road to EL79
To: amsat-bb <amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxx>
Message-ID:
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Leaving EM70 this morning for EL79 territory around Panama City for possible
2 days before heading west. I will try on get on at least 1 of the 3 FM
birds during those 2 days . Looking at the Grid Map, seems EL79 has pretty
small land mass, so probably not alot of activity that way. Again, if you
want a QSL to confirm, just mail direct to homebase address in CA, or
eQSL.cc and I will confirm.
John W6ZKH
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Message: 11
Date: Sat, 3 Oct 2009 14:51:48 +0000
From: Douglas Anoman <danoman@xxxxx.xxxxxxxx.xxx>
Subject: [amsat-bb] Maxim-IC
To: <amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxx>
Message-ID: <COL108-W16159EBA98712F982BF514DAD10@xxx.xxx>
Content-Type: text/plain; charset="iso-8859-1"
Hello All I hope everyone is doing great.
I need to know where i can get a max2633 chip without buying 2,500 of them?
Thanks everyone for the help 73,
Thank You
Douglas Anoman
KC9MLN
KC9MLN@xxxxx.xxx
Amsat #37043
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Message: 12
Date: Sat, 03 Oct 2009 10:54:44 -0400
From: Joe Fitzgerald <jfitzgerald@xxxx.xxx.xxx>
Subject: [amsat-bb] Re: Launch coverage!
Cc: amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxx
Message-ID: <4AC765B4.1080305@xxxx.xxx.xxx>
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David - KG4ZLB wrote:
>
> Does anyone know if NASA plans to broadcast footage from inside the
> Shuttle, maybe a split screen showing the traditional launch and the
> other side showing the crew during lift off?
>
>
I have seen split screens on NASA TV, usually a day or two after
launch. A quick you-tube search revealed this.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5WdQHQY0xJs
-Joe
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Message: 13
Date: Sat, 03 Oct 2009 11:11:50 -0400
From: w4upd <updwrb@xxxxxxxxxxxxx.xxx>
Subject: [amsat-bb] Re: Maxim-IC
To: KC9MLN@xxxxx.xxx
Cc: amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxx
Message-ID: <4AC769B6.1070502@xxxxxxxxxxxxx.xxx>
Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1; format=flowed
Have you tried going to their site and see if it is available as a
sample? I do that a lot with them if I want to try a new unit or
experiment without buying a large number. I don't think I have actually
bought anything from them except where I needed quantities.
Regards,
Reid, W4UPD
Douglas Anoman wrote:
> Hello All I hope everyone is doing great.
>
> I need to know where i can get a max2633 chip without buying 2,500 of
them?
>
> Thanks everyone for the help 73,
>
> Thank You
> Douglas Anoman
> KC9MLN
> KC9MLN@xxxxx.xxx
> Amsat #37043
>
>
>
>
>
>
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Message: 14
Date: Sat, 03 Oct 2009 11:40:25 -0400
From: David - KG4ZLB <kg4zlb@xxxxxxxxxx.xxx>
Subject: [amsat-bb] Re: Launch coverage!
To: jfitzgerald@xxxx.xxx.xxx
Cc: amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxx
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Well I suppose that's a start but it would be good to see it "live"; I
guess NASA is not as confident as the Russians that a launch will be
successful so they delay any inside shots!
David
KG4ZLB
Joe Fitzgerald wrote:
>
>
> I have seen split screens on NASA TV, usually a day or two after
> launch. A quick you-tube search revealed this.
> http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5WdQHQY0xJs
> -Joe
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Message: 15
Date: Sat, 3 Oct 2009 17:05:33 +0000 (GMT)
From: John Heath <g7hia@xxxxxxxxxx.xxx>
Subject: [amsat-bb] Orbital Decay - Model of the Atmosphere
To: Amsat <amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxx>
Message-ID: <329281.40862.qm@xxxxxxxx.xxxx.xxx.xxxxx.xxx>
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Hi
Need a model of atmospheric density?at varying altitudes, then this site may
be of interest.
http://omniweb.gsfc.nasa.gov/vitmo/msis_vitmo.html
73 John G7HIA
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Message: 16
Date: Sat, 03 Oct 2009 13:28:07 -0400
From: joe barkley <jbarkley@xxxxxxxx.xxx>
Subject: [amsat-bb] Portable Tracking
To: amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxx
Message-ID: <4AC789A7.5090900@xxxxxxxx.xxx>
Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1; format=flowed
Hi All,
I am looking for opinions and idea on a PDA or device and software or
application I can take with me to show the satellite pass predictions
when I travel.
Thanks
Joe
KI4TZ
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Message: 17
Date: Sat, 03 Oct 2009 11:27:59 -0700
From: Clint Bradford <clintbradford@xxx.xxx>
Subject: [amsat-bb] Demo in Long Beach - With a Difference
To: AMSAT BB <amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxx>
Message-ID: <D89AFB1A-815F-4247-ACF9-3DF467BB1A98@xxx.xxx>
Content-Type: text/plain; charset=WINDOWS-1252; format=flowed;
delsp=yes
Everything was proceeding marvelously last night at the Associated
Radio Amateurs of Long Beach (CA) meeting. A few folks showed up early
as we worked the 0053 GMT pass of AO-51 from outside the meeting room.
We then moved inside for my presentation.
Since my wife is in finishing a month-long trip to Tibet, I left my
phone "on" in buzz mode in case she called or sent text messages. In
the middle of my show, my phone buzzes. I calmly sneak a look at the
phone, and was pleasantly surprised to see a QSL from XE3DX David
Maciel - one of the contacts we made earlier!
Oh, the audience was properly impressed!
THANK YOU, David! And thanks to the others that made that demo a
success.
Clint Bradford, K6LCS
http://www.work-sat.com
P.S. - Upcoming AMSAT presentations in Southern California ...
October 5 - WARA (Fullerton) meeting*
October 8 - EchoLink ?SCARS? Node 96140 5:30PM PDT
October 15 - West Coast ARC (Huntington Beach)*
October 17 - Victor Valley ARC?s JOTA
November 5 - Crest REACT (Corona)
November 8 - QWCA Chapter 7 (Norwalk)
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Message: 18
Date: Sat, 3 Oct 2009 13:37:33 -0500
From: "Alan VE4YZ" <ve4yz@xxx.xxx>
Subject: [amsat-bb] Re: Portable Tracking
To: "'joe barkley'" <jbarkley@xxxxxxxx.xxx>, "'Amsat'"
<amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxx>
Message-ID: <BBF90FD966C44C0C9A60C8E8720F6565@xxxxxx>
Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii"
PocketSat freeware or PocketSat+ inexpensive registered and supposed to
calculate faster
http://www.bigfattail.com/software/pocketsatplus/
On any old Palm that you can pick up for $5 at a flea market of get for free
by asking. Millions of these PDA's are sitting in drawers unused because
folks have graduated to smart phones, crack berries iphones etc.
I use a Palm IIIxe black and white. Color would be nicer.
You need Palm One Quick Install and a serial or IR port to update KEPS on
the Palm from a PC.
-----Original Message-----
From: amsat-bb-bounces@xxxxx.xxx [mailto:amsat-bb-bounces@xxxxx.xxxx On
Behalf Of joe barkley
Sent: October 3, 2009 12:28 PM
To: amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxx
Subject: [amsat-bb] Portable Tracking
Hi All,
I am looking for opinions and idea on a PDA or device and software or
application I can take with me to show the satellite pass predictions when I
travel.
Thanks
Joe
KI4TZ
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Message: 19
Date: Sat, 03 Oct 2009 14:41:59 -0400
From: Andrew Glasbrenner <glasbrenner@xxxxxxxxxx.xxx>
Subject: [amsat-bb] Re: Portable Tracking
To: joe barkley <jbarkley@xxxxxxxx.xxx>
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joe barkley wrote:
> Hi All,
> I am looking for opinions and idea on a PDA or device and software or
> application I can take with me to show the satellite pass predictions
> when I travel.
> Thanks
> Joe
> KI4TZ
The little Win XP netbooks are hard to beat. I've seen them as cheap as
199, they will run SatPC32, and even do email and websurfing via wifi or
a tethered phone. Standard USB ports make life nice too.
73, Drew KO4MA
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