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Today's Topics:
1. SVHFS Conference Call For Papers (Robin Midgett)
2. Re: AO-51 in V/US repeater until November 1 (Clare Fowler)
3. W6FOG status ? (Alvaro de Leon Romo)
4. Re: AO-51 in V/US repeater until November 1 (Greg Dober)
5. SVHFS Conference Call For Papers (Robin Midgett)
6. Re: AO-51 in V/US repeater until November 1 (Alan VE4YZ)
7. SatPC32, Yaesu FT-736, and KCT (Jim Bennett)
8. EM97 WV Grid Expedition wrap up etc. (John Papay)
9. Re: SatPC32, Yaesu FT-736, and KCT (Alan VE4YZ)
10. Re: SatPC32, Yaesu FT-736, and KCT (Alan VE4YZ)
11. EN04 Actavation (Rodney Waln)
12. Re: EN04 Actavation (Patrick STODDARD (WD9EWK/VA7EWK))
13. Re: EM97 WV Grid Expedition wrap up etc.
(Patrick STODDARD (WD9EWK/VA7EWK))
14. Portable satellite terminals for disaster relief (Daniel Schultz)
15. Re: Portable satellite terminals for disaster relief (Trevor .)
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Message: 1
Date: Mon, 26 Oct 2009 14:11:34 -0500
From: Robin Midgett <K4IDC@xxxxxxx.xxx>
Subject: [amsat-bb] SVHFS Conference Call For Papers
To: amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxx
Message-ID: <6.2.5.6.2.20091026141125.02b71ca8@xxxxxxx.xxx>
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Call for Papers 14th Annual Southeastern VHF
Society Conference April 23rd and 24th, 2010
Morehead State University in Morehead, Kentucky
The Southeastern VHF Society is calling for the
submission of papers and presentations for the
upcoming 14th Annual Southeastern VHF Society
Conference to be held at Morehead State
Univeristy in Morehead, KY on April 23rd and
24th, 2010. Papers and presentations are
solicited on both the technical and operational
aspects of VHF, UHF and Microwave weak signal
amateur radio. Some suggested areas of interest are:
Transmitters
Receivers
Transverters
RF Power Amplifiers
RF Low Noise Pre Amplifiers
Antennas
Construction Projects
Test Equipment And Station Accessories
Station Design And Construction
Contesting
Roving
DXpeditions
EME
Propagation (Sporadic E, Meteor Scatter, Troposphere Ducting, etc.)
Digital Modes (WSJT, etc.)
Digital Signal Processing (DSP)
Software Defined Radio (SDR)
Amateur Satellites Amateur Television
In general papers and presentations on non weak
signal related topics such as FM repeaters and
packet will not be accepted but exceptions may be
made if the topic is related to weak signal. For
example, a paper or presentation on the use of
APRS to track rovers during contests would be considered.
The deadline for the submission of papers and
presentations is February 5, 2010. All
submissions for the proceedings should be in
Microsoft Word (.doc). Submissions for
presentation at the conference should be in
PowerPoint (.ppt) format, and delivered on either
a USB memory stick or CDROM or posted for
download on a web site of your choice.
Pages are 8 and 1/2 by 11 inches with a 1 inch
margin on the bottom and ? inch margin on the
other three sides. All text, drawings, photos,
etc. should be black and white only (no color).
Please indicate when you submit your paper or
presentation if you plan to attend the conference
and present there or if you are submitting just
for publication. Papers and presentations will be
published in bound proceedings by the ARRL. Send
all questions, comments and submissions to the
program chair, Robin Midgett K4IDC via K4IDC at comcast dot net.
For further information about the conference
please go to <http://www.svhfs.org>www.svhfs.org
Thank you,
Robin Midgett K4IDC
2010 Program Chair, SVHFS
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Message: 2
Date: Mon, 26 Oct 2009 18:47:27 -0400
From: "Clare Fowler" <clarefowler@xxxxxx.xxx>
Subject: [amsat-bb] Re: AO-51 in V/US repeater until November 1
To: "Andrew Glasbrenner" <glasbrenner@xxxxxxxxxx.xxx>, "Amsat-BB"
<amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxx>
Message-ID: <760E6ED1910C4BC489B257BB361307E8@xxxxxxx>
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reply-type=original
On for 20:45 and 22:25 utc passes. Early one was max elevation of 15
degrees
next one nearly overhead pass. Receiving with 52 turn helix with cup
reflector
No signal background noise is S1. Max sig on 15 degree el pass was S6 and on
near overhead was S9 + 10db. Had 2 QSOs on low pass and 4 on high pass.
S band transmitter sounds good.
2 meter uplink power is as low as it will go on FT-847 (2 watts) into 2 X 6
el
linear Quagis.
Tnx Drew.
Clare
VE3NPC
----- Original Message -----
From: "Andrew Glasbrenner" <glasbrenner@xxxxxxxxxx.xxx>
To: "Amsat-BB" <amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxx>
Sent: Sunday, October 25, 2009 7:34 PM
Subject: [amsat-bb] AO-51 in V/US repeater until November 1
> FM Repeater, V/US
> Uplink: 145.920 MHz FM
> Downlink: 435.300 and 2401.200 MHz FM
>
> Reports on the S band transmitter would be appreciated.
>
> 73, Drew KO4MA
>
> _______________________________________________
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Message: 3
Date: Mon, 26 Oct 2009 17:05:22 -0600
From: Alvaro de Leon Romo <xe2at@xxxxxxx.xxx>
Subject: [amsat-bb] W6FOG status ?
To: <amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxx>
Message-ID: <BAY108-W2685BC60487A2228AD41C1F5BA0@xxx.xxx>
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Is W6FOG in route to Puerto Vallarta ??
If yes when will arrive here ??
Many thanks in advance
Al XE2AT
_________________________________________________________________
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Message: 4
Date: Mon, 26 Oct 2009 19:25:11 -0400
From: "Greg Dober" <almetco@xxxxxxx.xxx>
Subject: [amsat-bb] Re: AO-51 in V/US repeater until November 1
To: <amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxx>
Message-ID: <001301ca5693$9047b440$b0d71cc0$@xxx>
Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii"
I tried a test on the last pass that was from horizon to 80 degrees. I
have a BBQ dish that is mounted horizontally and could barely hear the pass
until it was almost over head. On the 27 turn helix, I head the signals at
about S5 at 10 degrees and S9+ from 20 degrees until maximum.
is this typical with a helix and a BBQ dish? I was surprised that it was so
different. This was a good test for those of us perfecting our S modes.
Thanks
Greg
N3MVf
-----Original Message-----
From: amsat-bb-bounces@xxxxx.xxx [mailto:amsat-bb-bounces@xxxxx.xxxx On
Behalf Of Clare Fowler
Sent: Monday, October 26, 2009 6:47 PM
To: Andrew Glasbrenner; Amsat-BB
Subject: [amsat-bb] Re: AO-51 in V/US repeater until November 1
On for 20:45 and 22:25 utc passes. Early one was max elevation of 15
degrees
next one nearly overhead pass. Receiving with 52 turn helix with cup
reflector
No signal background noise is S1. Max sig on 15 degree el pass was S6 and on
near overhead was S9 + 10db. Had 2 QSOs on low pass and 4 on high pass.
S band transmitter sounds good.
2 meter uplink power is as low as it will go on FT-847 (2 watts) into 2 X 6
el
linear Quagis.
Tnx Drew.
Clare
VE3NPC
----- Original Message -----
From: "Andrew Glasbrenner" <glasbrenner@xxxxxxxxxx.xxx>
To: "Amsat-BB" <amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxx>
Sent: Sunday, October 25, 2009 7:34 PM
Subject: [amsat-bb] AO-51 in V/US repeater until November 1
> FM Repeater, V/US
> Uplink: 145.920 MHz FM
> Downlink: 435.300 and 2401.200 MHz FM
>
> Reports on the S band transmitter would be appreciated.
>
> 73, Drew KO4MA
>
> _______________________________________________
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> Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite program!
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Message: 5
Date: Mon, 26 Oct 2009 18:28:43 -0500
From: Robin Midgett <K4IDC@xxxxxxx.xxx>
Subject: [amsat-bb] SVHFS Conference Call For Papers
To: amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxx
Message-ID: <6.2.5.6.2.20091026182834.027c03b8@xxxxxxx.xxx>
Content-Type: text/plain; charset="iso-8859-1"; format=flowed
Call for Papers 14th Annual Southeastern VHF
Society Conference April 23rd and 24th, 2010
Morehead State University in Morehead, Kentucky
The Southeastern VHF Society is calling for the
submission of papers and presentations for the
upcoming 14th Annual Southeastern VHF Society
Conference to be held at Morehead State
Univeristy in Morehead, KY on April 23rd and
24th, 2010. Papers and presentations are
solicited on both the technical and operational
aspects of VHF, UHF and Microwave weak signal
amateur radio. Some suggested areas of interest are:
Transmitters
Receivers
Transverters
RF Power Amplifiers
RF Low Noise Pre Amplifiers
Antennas
Construction Projects
Test Equipment And Station Accessories
Station Design And Construction
Contesting
Roving
DXpeditions
EME
Propagation (Sporadic E, Meteor Scatter, Troposphere Ducting, etc.)
Digital Modes (WSJT, etc.)
Digital Signal Processing (DSP)
Software Defined Radio (SDR)
Amateur Satellites Amateur Television
In general papers and presentations on non weak
signal related topics such as FM repeaters and
packet will not be accepted but exceptions may be
made if the topic is related to weak signal. For
example, a paper or presentation on the use of
APRS to track rovers during contests would be considered.
The deadline for the submission of papers and
presentations is February 5, 2010. All
submissions for the proceedings should be in
Microsoft Word (.doc). Submissions for
presentation at the conference should be in
PowerPoint (.ppt) format, and delivered on either
a USB memory stick or CDROM or posted for
download on a web site of your choice.
Pages are 8 and 1/2 by 11 inches with a 1 inch
margin on the bottom and ? inch margin on the
other three sides. All text, drawings, photos,
etc. should be black and white only (no color).
Please indicate when you submit your paper or
presentation if you plan to attend the conference
and present there or if you are submitting just
for publication. Papers and presentations will be
published in bound proceedings by the ARRL. Send
all questions, comments and submissions to the
program chair, Robin Midgett K4IDC via K4IDC at comcast dot net.
For further information about the conference
please go to <http://www.svhfs.org>www.svhfs.org
Thank you,
Robin Midgett K4IDC
2010 Program Chair, SVHFS
------------------------------
Message: 6
Date: Mon, 26 Oct 2009 19:04:19 -0500
From: "Alan VE4YZ" <ve4yz@xxx.xxx>
Subject: [amsat-bb] Re: AO-51 in V/US repeater until November 1
To: "'Clare Fowler'" <clarefowler@xxxxxx.xxx>, "'Andrew Glasbrenner'"
<glasbrenner@xxxxxxxxxx.xxx>, "'Amsat-BB'" <amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxx>
Message-ID: <7DB8C6FC7AE84A60B510407966FC2255@xxxxxx>
Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii"
8 turn helix on K5GNA D/C, with 40' run of 9913 to FT736 ( my 2.4 and 1.2
GHz setup ) gave same audio performance at the 435.300 on the FT847 with
preamp - excellent signal on both, full quite most of the time when
receiving.
http://picasaweb.google.com/ve4yz.alan/VE4YZ#5202556475297897490 this is
last years photo using RG6 which has been replaced.
Ran them side by side on the 22:20 pass... Too busy relearning to do manual
Doppler on the 2.4GHz link to note S readings. Got Clare VE4NPC okay but
missed completing full QSO with a couple of others do to lack of a 3rd hand.
It is 00:02 and I hear it coming up again. Will watch S readings this time.
> -----Original Message-----
> From: amsat-bb-bounces@xxxxx.xxx
> [mailto:amsat-bb-bounces@xxxxx.xxxx On Behalf Of Clare Fowler
> Sent: October 26, 2009 5:47 PM
> To: Andrew Glasbrenner; Amsat-BB
> Subject: [amsat-bb] Re: AO-51 in V/US repeater until November 1
>
>
> On for 20:45 and 22:25 utc passes. Early one was max
> elevation of 15 degrees next one nearly overhead pass.
> Receiving with 52 turn helix with cup reflector No signal
> background noise is S1. Max sig on 15 degree el pass was S6
> and on near overhead was S9 + 10db. Had 2 QSOs on low pass
> and 4 on high pass.
> S band transmitter sounds good.
> 2 meter uplink power is as low as it will go on FT-847 (2
> watts) into 2 X 6 el linear Quagis.
>
> Tnx Drew.
>
> Clare
> VE3NPC
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Andrew Glasbrenner" <glasbrenner@xxxxxxxxxx.xxx>
> To: "Amsat-BB" <amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxx>
> Sent: Sunday, October 25, 2009 7:34 PM
> Subject: [amsat-bb] AO-51 in V/US repeater until November 1
>
>
> > FM Repeater, V/US
> > Uplink: 145.920 MHz FM
> > Downlink: 435.300 and 2401.200 MHz FM
> >
> > Reports on the S band transmitter would be appreciated.
> >
> > 73, Drew KO4MA
> >
> > _______________________________________________
> > 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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> the author.
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Message: 7
Date: Mon, 26 Oct 2009 22:08:35 -0400
From: "Jim Bennett" <jlb3nn@xxxxxxxxx.xxx>
Subject: [amsat-bb] SatPC32, Yaesu FT-736, and KCT
To: <amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxx>
Message-ID: <3EF95A9CE66646158C431A6EF475C176@xxxx>
Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii"
Has anyone got this configuration working? My current setup is:
Yaesu FT-736, WISP, Kansas City Tracker/Tuner with Yaesu 5400 rotor control
box.
I have try to use Satpc32 with the KCT and it will interface with the rotor
control, but will not tune the radio.
Do I need a separate cable for the data link? Or will Satpc32 interface
with KTC and tune thru the KTC board?
Thanks for any info.
Jim
KE4KOL
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Message: 8
Date: Mon, 26 Oct 2009 22:26:16 -0400
From: John Papay <john@xxxxxx.xxx>
Subject: [amsat-bb] EM97 WV Grid Expedition wrap up etc.
To: amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxx
Message-ID: <761906.75898.qm@xxxxxxx.xxx.xxxx.xxx.xxxxx.xxx>
Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii"; format=flowed
The EM97 grid operation on 24 October came off as planned.
The operating location proved to be quite good. The lowest
western AO-27 pass was only 8 degrees and I was able to hear
the entire 7 minutes of it. The last pass of AO-51 at 2338z
was the most difficult because of the many competing signals.
Many are not full duplex and cannot hear the buzz and continue
to transmit. Even so, 21 different callsigns were heard and
nine of them were worked. It was very hard to transmit into
the bird but very easy to hear it.
The operating location elevation was over 2500' AMSL. Only
a few hills around me were higher. All of them were covered with
trees. It's very hard to find high spots that are accessible, and
that makes EM97 very difficult to work if you are in the western
part of the US. Temps during the daytime approached 60 degrees but
temps during the last pass of AO-51 dropped to 45 degrees with a brisk
west wind blowing directly at me. The first pass of AO-27 was a little
wet but all in all the weather cooperated. Fifty-six contacts were
made and I hope some of you came away with a new grid.
QSL cards are being printed and should be out within two weeks.
Everyone in the log will receive a card. No return cards are
requested. Info is on my qrz.com page along with the card design.
Not unlike last weekend, there were others operating away from their
home location. Rodney, KC0ZHF, was in EN04 beginning on Friday
evening and Gerald, N0JE operated on the EN05/06 grid boundary on
Sunday morning. John, W6ZKH, was worked in DM05. Thanks to all of
you for operating out of your comfort zone for the benefit of those
working on their VUCC totals. Also noteworthy was the appearance of
TF3ARI on the early morning 1047z AO-51 pass. Ari is running a TS2000
and is working to improve his receive capabilities.
If you are looking for a challenge, try operating in an adjacent grid
or take your radio with you when you are on vacation. More and more
are trying it and you'll find that you'll really enjoy the change of
pace from operating at your home location.
73,
John K8YSE
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Message: 9
Date: Mon, 26 Oct 2009 21:56:06 -0500
From: "Alan VE4YZ" <ve4yz@xxx.xxx>
Subject: [amsat-bb] Re: SatPC32, Yaesu FT-736, and KCT
To: "'Jim Bennett'" <jlb3nn@xxxxxxxxx.xxx>
Cc: 'Amsat-BB' <amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxx>
Message-ID: <3E5E15CF85DF47E8A256C9055FC8DA02@xxxxxx>
Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii"
Hi Jim, SATPC32 will run the FT736r directly using a serial port or a
USB/Serial adapter to the 6 pin DIN CAT port on the radio. However, the
cable must include a TTL/Serial converter. Page 13 of my FT736r manual
using GND, S.IN only If you are already running directly from PC to Radio
with the proper cable you need to confirm the baud rate on SATPC32 is 4800
as that is the only rate the 736r understands.
When I used to run WISP for GO-32, it did NOT run the radio or rotators. It
just ran the TNC. SatPC32 did the radio and rotator controller.
I made a TTL/Serial adapter and mounted it inside the DB9 connector. See
here:
http://picasaweb.google.com/ve4yz.alan/RS232TTL#
Hope this helps
73, Alan VE4YZ
EN19kv
AMSAT LM 2352
http://www.wincube.ca
> -----Original Message-----
> From: amsat-bb-bounces@xxxxx.xxx
> [mailto:amsat-bb-bounces@xxxxx.xxxx On Behalf Of Jim Bennett
> Sent: October 26, 2009 9:09 PM
> To: amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxx
> Subject: [amsat-bb] SatPC32, Yaesu FT-736, and KCT
>
> Has anyone got this configuration working? My current setup is:
>
>
>
> Yaesu FT-736, WISP, Kansas City Tracker/Tuner with Yaesu 5400
> rotor control box.
>
>
>
> I have try to use Satpc32 with the KCT and it will interface
> with the rotor control, but will not tune the radio.
>
>
>
> Do I need a separate cable for the data link? Or will
> Satpc32 interface with KTC and tune thru the KTC board?
>
>
>
> Thanks for any info.
>
>
>
> Jim
>
> KE4KOL
>
>
>
> _______________________________________________
> Sent via AMSAT-BB@xxxxx.xxx. Opinions expressed are those of
> the author.
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Message: 10
Date: Mon, 26 Oct 2009 22:07:44 -0500
From: "Alan VE4YZ" <ve4yz@xxx.xxx>
Subject: [amsat-bb] Re: SatPC32, Yaesu FT-736, and KCT
To: "'Jim Bennett'" <jlb3nn@xxxxxxxxx.xxx>
Cc: 'Amsat-BB' <amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxx>
Message-ID: <44B9ECB2B194404380DB69127A862D03@xxxxxx>
Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii"
Error.. FT-736r CAT DIN has 4 connections not the 2 noted below. GND,
Signal In, 13V , Signal Out See schematic and
http://www.mindspring.com/~n2wwd/html/body_doppler_compensation.html
> -----Original Message-----
> From: amsat-bb-bounces@xxxxx.xxx
> [mailto:amsat-bb-bounces@xxxxx.xxxx On Behalf Of Alan VE4YZ
> Sent: October 26, 2009 9:56 PM
> To: 'Jim Bennett'
> Cc: 'Amsat-BB'
> Subject: [amsat-bb] Re: SatPC32, Yaesu FT-736, and KCT
>
> Hi Jim, SATPC32 will run the FT736r directly using a serial
> port or a USB/Serial adapter to the 6 pin DIN CAT port on the
> radio. However, the cable must include a TTL/Serial
> converter. Page 13 of my FT736r manual using GND, S.IN only
> If you are already running directly from PC to Radio with the
> proper cable you need to confirm the baud rate on SATPC32 is
> 4800 as that is the only rate the 736r understands.
>
> When I used to run WISP for GO-32, it did NOT run the radio
> or rotators. It just ran the TNC. SatPC32 did the radio and
> rotator controller.
>
> I made a TTL/Serial adapter and mounted it inside the DB9
> connector. See
> here:
>
> http://picasaweb.google.com/ve4yz.alan/RS232TTL#
>
>
> Hope this helps
>
> 73, Alan VE4YZ
> EN19kv
> AMSAT LM 2352
> http://www.wincube.ca
>
>
>
>
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: amsat-bb-bounces@xxxxx.xxx
> > [mailto:amsat-bb-bounces@xxxxx.xxxx On Behalf Of Jim Bennett
> > Sent: October 26, 2009 9:09 PM
> > To: amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxx
> > Subject: [amsat-bb] SatPC32, Yaesu FT-736, and KCT
> >
> > Has anyone got this configuration working? My current setup is:
> >
> >
> >
> > Yaesu FT-736, WISP, Kansas City Tracker/Tuner with Yaesu 5400
> > rotor control box.
> >
> >
> >
> > I have try to use Satpc32 with the KCT and it will interface
> > with the rotor control, but will not tune the radio.
> >
> >
> >
> > Do I need a separate cable for the data link? Or will
> > Satpc32 interface with KTC and tune thru the KTC board?
> >
> >
> >
> > Thanks for any info.
> >
> >
> >
> > Jim
> >
> > KE4KOL
> >
> >
> >
> > _______________________________________________
> > 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: 11
Date: Mon, 26 Oct 2009 21:17:14 -0700 (PDT)
From: Rodney Waln <kc0zhf@xxxxx.xxx>
Subject: [amsat-bb] EN04 Actavation
To: amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxx
Message-ID: <316560.43384.qm@xxxxxxxx.xxxx.xxx.xxxxx.xxx>
Content-Type: text/plain; charset=iso-8859-1
i would like to thank all those that worked me on the trip to Huron, SD EN04,
sorry the grid combination EN04/14 location that was scouted did not work out,
the area was very muddy and the approaches were not favorable,
there was also a digital link that was interfering with my?recorder
but i could make out all of the stations that i worked,
except the last one on the last pass at 0028z on saterday?at my los,
?
in total 20+ stations were worked during the 2 day operating on AO-51,
the location was a park on the east side of town next to the largest
pheasant in south dakota, cards for the trip for those that i have in the
log will be mailed soon,
for those that do not have cards in about two weeks and woked me let me know,
?
Rodney
kc0zhf back in DN94?
??
?
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Message: 12
Date: Mon, 26 Oct 2009 22:00:28 -0700
From: "Patrick STODDARD (WD9EWK/VA7EWK)" <amsat-bb@xxxxxx.xxx>
Subject: [amsat-bb] Re: EN04 Actavation
To: amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxx
Message-ID:
<2e18ad3e0910262200l1538185eqf6d4f5fd731dd905@xxxx.xxxxx.xxx>
Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1
Hi Rodney!
> i would like to thank all those that worked me on the trip to Huron, SD
EN04,
> sorry the grid combination EN04/14 location that was scouted did not work
out,
> the area was very muddy and the approaches were not favorable,
> there was also a digital link that was interfering with my?recorder
> but i could make out all of the stations that i worked,
> except the last one on the last pass at 0028z on saterday?at my los,
Nice to work you on Saturday afternoon. Thanks for making the
trip to EN04.
> in total 20+ stations were worked during the 2 day operating on AO-51,
> the location was a park on the east side of town next to the largest
> pheasant in south dakota, cards for the trip for those that i have in the
> log will be mailed soon,
> for those that do not have cards in about two weeks and woked me let me
know,
My card and SASE are on their way to you. Maybe you can make
trips to other parts of the Dakotas, when the weather is not terrible.
:-)
73!
Patrick WD9EWK/VA7EWK
http://www.wd9ewk.net/
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Message: 13
Date: Mon, 26 Oct 2009 22:18:08 -0700
From: "Patrick STODDARD (WD9EWK/VA7EWK)" <amsat-bb@xxxxxx.xxx>
Subject: [amsat-bb] Re: EM97 WV Grid Expedition wrap up etc.
To: amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxx
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Hi John!
> The EM97 grid operation on 24 October came off as planned.
> The operating location proved to be quite good. ?The lowest
> western AO-27 pass was only 8 degrees and I was able to hear
> the entire 7 minutes of it. ?The last pass of AO-51 at 2338z
> was the most difficult because of the many competing signals.
> Many are not full duplex and cannot hear the buzz and continue
> to transmit. ?Even so, 21 different callsigns were heard and
> nine of them were worked. ?It was very hard to transmit into
> the bird but very easy to hear it.
Thanks for making the trip down there! I missed you on the
earlier AO-27 pass (work got in the way), but was very happy
to get you on that AO-51 pass.
In addition to your trip, I was able to log KC0ZHF in EN04 and
N0JE in EN06 (I missed his Sunday effort from a grid boundary),
during that AO-51 pass Saturday afternoon. It is nice to hear so
many different grids on the birds lately. It's even better to be close
to home and have a chance to work others going out to unusual or
rare places. :-)
For those who have worked me on many of my trips in the last
couple of years, don't worry - I'm not stopping. I have to be a little
more creative, since I've operated from so many different places
out here as well as on my trips to Dayton and Baltimore this year.
John - maybe we can get you to take a drive through Ontario, away
from the heavily-populated FN03 grid to some of the other places
up there. How about a Canadian road trip around the lakes ending
up in northern Minnesota? :-)
73!
Patrick WD9EWK/VA7EWK
http://www.wd9ewk.net/
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Message: 14
Date: Tue, 27 Oct 2009 04:14:54 -0400
From: "Daniel Schultz" <n8fgv@xxx.xxx>
Subject: [amsat-bb] Portable satellite terminals for disaster relief
To: <amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxx>
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I came across this program on the BBC, rebroadcast late Sunday night in
Washington DC on WAMU FM:
Digital Planet, October 20, 2009
http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p004l2hz
This organization, NetHope (http://www.nethope.org), has developed a small
$3000 portable satellite terminal for quick deployment to disaster areas,
providing voice and internet service through a commercial geosynchronous
satellite. They are called "Network Relief Kits". Amsat can pretty well forget
about attracting funding for a geosynchronous amateur satellite supporting
emergency communications when the capability already exists.
It would seem that the only remaining justification for amateur radio in
today's world is for the education and self training aspects. I don't know if
"self training" as defined in part 97 carries any weight in today's world.
There was a time when most engineers started out as hams in their early youth,
but today only formal school based education carries any weight with employers
and funding agencies. What this will mean for Amsat's ability to launch any
future satellites that are larger than a Cubesat and in a higher orbit remains
to be seen. Where does Amsat fit in with NetHope and the other non
governmental organisations of the world?
Dan Schultz N8FGV
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>From the BBC web site:
NETWORK RELIEF KITS
Network Relief Kits have been designed to provide immediate internet access in
remote areas. It is a small portable kit that fits into a back-pack, and has
provided a vital aid to workers who set out to help people after disasters.
The engineer and journalist, Mike Outmesguine, explains how to build an
internet relief kit.
BILL BRINDLEY ON NetHope
Bill Brindley, the CEO of NetHope, joins Digital Planet to discuss how his
organisation developed the Network Relief Kit. Mr Brindley explains the
importance of collaboration between non governmental organisations and other
big business to further develop tools that will help in the restoration of
connectivity to areas that have suffered natural disasters.
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Message: 15
Date: Tue, 27 Oct 2009 08:50:02 +0000 (GMT)
From: "Trevor ." <m5aka@xxxxx.xx.xx>
Subject: [amsat-bb] Re: Portable satellite terminals for disaster
relief
To: amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxx
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Hi Daniel,
Thanks for that link of the interview with with Radio Amateur Mike
Outmesguine KG6NHH, I'd only just seen the text report, which is at
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/technology/8318156.stm
73 Trevor M5AKA
--- On Tue, 27/10/09, Daniel Schultz <n8fgv@xxx.xxx> wrote:
> From: Daniel Schultz <n8fgv@xxx.xxx>
> Subject: [amsat-bb] Portable satellite terminals for disaster relief
> To: amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxx
> Date: Tuesday, 27 October, 2009, 8:14
> I came across this program on the
> BBC, rebroadcast late Sunday night in
> Washington DC on WAMU FM:
>
> Digital Planet, October 20, 2009
> http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p004l2hz
>
> This organization, NetHope (http://www.nethope.org), has developed a small
> $3000 portable satellite terminal for quick deployment to
> disaster areas,
> providing voice and internet service through a commercial
> geosynchronous
> satellite. They are called "Network Relief Kits". Amsat can
> pretty well forget
> about attracting funding for a geosynchronous amateur
> satellite supporting
> emergency communications when the capability already
> exists.
>
> It would seem that the only remaining justification for
> amateur radio in
> today's world is for the education and self training
> aspects. I don't know if
> "self training" as defined in part 97 carries any weight in
> today's world.
> There was a time when most engineers started out as hams in
> their early youth,
> but today only formal school based education carries any
> weight with employers
> and funding agencies. What this will mean for Amsat's
> ability to launch any
> future satellites that are larger than a Cubesat and in a
> higher orbit remains
> to be seen. Where does Amsat fit in with NetHope and the
> other non
> governmental organisations of the world?
>
> Dan Schultz N8FGV
>
>
>
> ----------------------------------
> >From the BBC web site:
>
> NETWORK RELIEF KITS
> Network Relief Kits have been designed to provide immediate
> internet access in
> remote areas. It is a small portable kit that fits into a
> back-pack, and has
> provided a vital aid to workers who set out to help people
> after disasters.
> The engineer and journalist, Mike Outmesguine, explains how
> to build an
> internet relief kit.
>
> BILL BRINDLEY ON NetHope
> Bill Brindley, the CEO of NetHope, joins Digital Planet to
> discuss how his
> organisation developed the Network Relief Kit. Mr Brindley
> explains the
> importance of collaboration between non governmental
> organisations and other
> big business to further develop tools that will help in the
> restoration of
> connectivity to areas that have suffered natural
> disasters.
>
>
>
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