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Today's Topics:
1. Re: Recommended TNC (Alan P. Biddle)
2. Good News Allan ZS1LS !! BUT for how long it wll stay?
(Nader Omer)
3. Re: Recommended TNC (Edward Cole)
4. Visit with ND9M @ Arrow Antenna Factory (Jack K.)
5. Sat688 Rotor Controller Interface (Mark Spencer)
6. Re: W1PEA (SK) (Jeff KB2M)
7. Re: Recommended TNC (Bruce)
8. AlfaSpid RAS & Predict (Ryan Caron)
9. Re: AlfaSpid RAS & Predict (Gordon JC Pearce)
10. HO-68 Not Heard ? (Andre' v Deventer)
11. AMSAT-UK Colloquium 2010 - Advance information (Jim List)
12. Re: W1PEA (SK) (Jesse Morris)
13. Re: HO-68 Not Heard ? (Alan Kung)
14. FO-29 Status (Yutaka Murata)
15. FS - 23cm M2 antenna (David - KG4ZLB)
16. Buddipole Dx-pedtion (Jeff KB2M)
17. Re: FS - 23cm M2 antenna - sold! (David - KG4ZLB)
18. Re: FO-29 Status (jp-byj-free)
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Message: 1
Date: Tue, 2 Feb 2010 14:20:11 -0600
From: "Alan P. Biddle" <APBIDDLE@xxxxxx.xxx>
Subject: [amsat-bb] Re: Recommended TNC
To: <amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxx>
Message-ID: <2BC5C6AD2FF6429FAD62FF6CA92C9F80@xxxxxx>
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Mike,
I have used my FT-847 with both sound cards and TNCs for years. There is
nothing special about the TNC needed. It does 1200 and 9600 baud out of the
box, but as Mark mentioned, going faster requires some modifications. The
connector is a standard computer type 6 pin connector, as others have
mentioned. I think Yaesu still has them, but cutting the end off an old
PS/2 mouse or keyboard extention is cheaper. Note that some of those cables
only have 5 wires, even though they have 6 pins. There is a very good FAQ
to be found here:
http://www.supercontrol.de/cat/ft847faq/ft847faq.htm
Look down a the Digital Operations section. The manual has some good info
as well.
73s,
Alan
WA4SCA
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Message: 2
Date: Tue, 2 Feb 2010 13:50:11 -0800 (PST)
From: Nader Omer <st2nh@xxxxx.xxx>
Subject: [amsat-bb] Good News Allan ZS1LS !! BUT for how long it wll
stay?
To: amsat bb bb <amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxx>
Message-ID: <273452.70290.qm@xxxxxxxx.xxxx.xxx.xxxxx.xxx>
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Hi Allan ZS1LS
?
Good news!!
?
So HO-68 still?hold messages ( at least some).
?
But for how long HO-68?wll hold these messages ???this is the main question!
?
I Hope other station sharing with their downloaded Dir info!
?
I'm still confused !!
You mention in you previous post :
>?(I then switched to voice mode with PL=67 Hz, and then tried again
>and the directory came screaming down) !
do you mean the tone was on when you request the Dir??!!
?
The HO-68?'ve?shut down?at Orbit #653 before AOS here (kk56gp)!!
two other station from South Africa heard?HO-68?on same pass?as mention at
?http://oscar.dcarr.org/index.php,
?plus your BBS Posting at 18:45 UTC (tnx for photos)
?
Mike dk3wn confirm absent of FM/DIG mode? too.
http://www.amsat.org/amsat/archive/amsat-bb/48hour/msg77829.html
?
Most propable due to??programming error !!!
?
Thanks again Allan
?
Regards
Nader / ST2NH
?
?
?
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Message: 3
Date: Tue, 02 Feb 2010 13:06:12 -0900
From: Edward Cole <kl7uw@xxxxxxxxx.xxx>
Subject: [amsat-bb] Re: Recommended TNC
To: amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxx
Message-ID: <201002022206.o12M6Cbr061649@xxxxxx.xxxxxxxxx.xxx>
Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii"; format=flowed
Having owned a FT-847 since 1998, I can.
For 1200-baud packet it merely requires connecting a std TNC (I use a
KPC-3+) to the 6-pin mini-Din packet connector (plug available from
many Radio Shacks) on the back of the radio. Page-17 in the
operators manual shows how. You can also connect 9600-baud
audio-output from pin-6. Back in the AO-40 days I used Mix-W2 as a
sw modem and connected to pin-6 for audio into the computer
soundcard. 38k4 requires some radio modifications to tap wide bw
ckts inside the FT-847. I never played with 38k4.
Setting modulation for Packet without a deviation meter is harder
(pin-1 on the radio). I use my FT-817 for packet, now. Nice thing
is the connector on the radio is pin-compatible with the FT-847, so I
could use the same TNC/radio cable. The FT-817 has packet mode
available in menu so you can preset your mod levels by mode and by channel.
Note: I may have my new "Lindy's" operational later today. Hooking
up the preamp power and T/R relays wiring in the shack. Probably
give AO-51 a try for my initial "return" to satellites.
I also have my M2-436CP42, LY2345 (1.2-GHz Loop Yagi), 33-inch dish
(2.4-GHz Rx), and a M2-2m7 yagi for hard-core satellite work (they
also require wiring in the shack to be QRV). All those antennas have
T/R relays, preamps and 432, 1268 have amps at the tower. So I am
(about to be) ready for P3E!
You can view these on my website:
http://www.kl7uw.com/sat.htm
73, Ed - KL7UW
At 10:06 AM 2/2/2010, you wrote:
>Hi Mike,
>
>You probably should specify which type of packet you are interested in
>working; an answer to your question depends on that.
>
>For 1200 baud packet, you can use just about anything, including some
>software solutions (MixW, for example). Or, one of many MFJ TNCs you
>find at hamsfest or on eBay.
>
>For 9600 baud packet, you'll need to be more careful in your search.
> For 38k4, you need to be even MORE selective, as there aren't many.
>
>If you want a TNC that does all three--1200, 9600, and 38k4-- you
>might consider a KPC-9612+ TNC. Never owned one myself, so I can't
>comment.
>
>For 9600 and 38k4, my personal choice is the Paccomm Spirit-2 satellite
model.
>
>I've never owned or operated the FT-847, so I can't comment on that
>part of your question, either. But one thing's for sure--38k4 packet
>requires modification of any radio currently in (or out!) of
>production (well, except for the Icom PCR-1500/2500).
>
>73,
>
>Mark N8MH
>
>
>
>On Tue, Feb 2, 2010 at 1:37 PM, Sean Cavanaugh <seanc@xxxxxxxxx.xx> wrote:
> > On 02/02/2010 11:12 AM, Michael Wolthuis wrote:
> >> Can anyone point me to the recommended TNC for adding to an FT-847 for
> >> digital satellite work? Are there special modifications needed? What
> >> connector does it use on the FT-847?
> >>
> >> Thanks,
> >> Mike
> >> kb8zgl
> >
> > I can't speak to any specific "recommended TNC", but I've been using my
> > old PacComm Tiny-2 MK2 for years. It uses a 5-pin DIN (think ancient
> > AT-style keyboard connector) and I connected it the packet port on my
> > FT-847 (6-pin mini-din, like the slightly newer PS/2 keyboards) and have
> > copied the ISS using this. The connections were fairly trivial to make
> > following the manuals for the radio and TNC.
> >
> > Years ago I used the same TNC with my old radio shack HTX-242 to post
> > messages to the BBS on the Mir.
> >
> > With a different TNC, I could also do 9600, but I don't have that
> > capability at the moment. I'd think most any TNC should work.
> >
> > --
> > Sean - VA5LF
> > _______________________________________________
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>
>
>
>--
>Mark L. Hammond [N8MH]
>
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Message: 4
Date: Tue, 2 Feb 2010 15:06:49 -0700
From: "Jack K." <kd1pe.1@xxxxx.xxx>
Subject: [amsat-bb] Visit with ND9M @ Arrow Antenna Factory
To: <amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxx>
Message-ID: <9B0E2C4D28B04FB184600B3B70DF8226@xxxxxxxxxxxx>
Content-Type: text/plain; charset="iso-8859-1"
Hello all,
I just returned from a Visit to the Arrow Factory here in Cheyenne where I
live. Silly me, so close by and I have never visited them once before. The
purpose of the visit was to meet ND9M (Jim) + Lovely wife and Chauffer to
have an eyeball QSO and watch him operate on AO-27 from the parking lot as
well as take a tour of the plant..
What impressed me most at Arrow was all of the machinery is made and
designed by themselves, and trust me it is pretty impressive as well as
mostly microprocessor controlled. Anyone can make an antenna, but to design
the machinery to make the antenna parts is a skill few possess. They build a
quality product and stand behind their product... I did ask why no corner
reflectors any more and was informed a lot of hams have trouble putting them
together... I guess it does pay to read the instructions.
As the appropriate time for AO-27 approached we all sashayed into the
parking lot where in a very short period of time Jim had the equipment set
up and soon ND9M was waving his handheld Arrow dual band antenna knowingly
in the SSWerly skies... Soon, contest style, he was making contact after
contact. He and his wife have been on the road for some time activating grid
squares, those of you who keep up on this sort of thing and count grids
should give him an ATTA BOY for his efforts.
As the bird disappeared over the horizon it was time to pack up and put
things away, I was allowed to wind up the headset cord and a coax... So I
can I participated in the event... It was fun thanks Jim for the call and if
you get back this way again, plan on some more time here so I can pick your
brain a little bit.
DE Jack - KD1PE
http://www.findu.com/cgi-bin/find.cgi?call=kd1pe*&terra=4
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Message: 5
Date: Tue, 2 Feb 2010 15:15:51 -0800
From: "Mark Spencer" <mspencer@xxxxxx.xxx>
Subject: [amsat-bb] Sat688 Rotor Controller Interface
To: <amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxx>
Message-ID:
<20100202231601.667E06A429D7@xxxxxxxxxxx.x.xxxxxxxxxxx.xxx>
Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii"
I will be making a board order and building a batch of the Sat688 Rotor
Controllers for use and distribution among the teachers who will participate
in this summer's Teachers Institute-2 Space in Dayton, Ohio. The Sat688 is
a no-frills, inexpensive interface to be used between SatPC32 or Nova and
the Yaesu G5500 or G5400 rotor. The interface is either USB or serial. I
can add additional boards to the order if you are interested in obtaining a
board (and programmed PIC). The price will be cost plus postage. If you
are interested, drop me a note off-line ASAP. I will be ordering boards
late next week. 73, Mark
Mark Spencer, WA8SME
ARRL, the national association for Amateur RadioT
Education and Technology Program Coordinator
mspencer@xxxx.xxx
http://www.arrl.org/FandES/tbp/
530-495-9150
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Message: 6
Date: Tue, 2 Feb 2010 19:01:14 -0500
From: "Jeff KB2M" <kb2m@xxxxxxx.xxx>
Subject: [amsat-bb] Re: W1PEA (SK)
To: <amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxx>
Message-ID: <002d01caa464$0238c440$06aa4cc0$@xxx>
Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii"
Thanks for letting us know Steve. I remember the many enjoyable QSO's I had
with Judd on the FOO birds. Last contact was on FO-20 4/2000. Seems like
only yesterday.....
73 Jeff kb2m
-----Original Message-----
From: amsat-bb-bounces@xxxxx.xxx [mailto:amsat-bb-bounces@xxxxx.xxxx On
Behalf Of books47925@xxxxxxx.xxx
Sent: Tuesday, February 02, 2010 13:17 PM
To: amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxx
Subject: [amsat-bb] W1PEA (SK)
Hello Satellite Friends,
It is with deep regret that I report on
the passing of a dear friend.
W1PEA,Judd Bodycote passed away this morning.
Judd was active on the satellites for than 25 years.
73 es RIP W1PEA(SK)
de KB8VAO,Steve
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Message: 7
Date: Tue, 2 Feb 2010 19:55:28 -0500
From: "Bruce" <snyderb@xxx.xxx>
Subject: [amsat-bb] Re: Recommended TNC
To: "Michael Wolthuis" <wolthui3@xxx.xxx>
Cc: amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxx
Message-ID: <F455FE6EA66F4CD693BC4565E5DD1DD2@xxxxx>
Content-Type: text/plain; format=flowed; charset="iso-8859-1";
reply-type=original
Mike
I'am currently using a Symek TNC3S 1200/9600 duel port with my FT847 and
works great with APRS, UISS, Packet Engine Pro and Wisp. Having the right
data cable between the TNC and FT847
is the key to making it all work. The data cable end for the FT847 uses a
male 6-pin mini din connector.
Other TNC's I use PK96, KPC-9612+, Paccomm Spirit-2 96/38k4, Symek TNC31S
96/96 and 96/38k4 and if you purchase any I have MS Word files I wrote as to
how to complete their
setups.
73 Bruce KG4YEV
----- Original Message -----
From: "Michael Wolthuis" <wolthui3@xxx.xxx>
To: <amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxx>
Sent: Tuesday, February 02, 2010 12:12 PM
Subject: [amsat-bb] Recommended TNC
> Can anyone point me to the recommended TNC for adding to an FT-847 for
> digital satellite work? Are there special modifications needed? What
> connector does it use on the FT-847?
>
> Thanks,
> Mike
> kb8zgl
>
> _______________________________________________
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Message: 8
Date: Tue, 02 Feb 2010 11:16:16 -0800
From: Ryan Caron <rcaron@xxxxx.xxx>
Subject: [amsat-bb] AlfaSpid RAS & Predict
To: amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxx
Message-ID: <4B687A00.10308@xxxxx.xxx>
Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1; format=flowed
Has anyone modified Predict export GS-232 as opposed to EasyComm 2?
I recently purchased an AlfaSpid RAS-1 rotator from Hy-Gain. The
controller accepts either GS-232 or AlfaSpid's own protocol.
Additionally, has anyone noticed the digits on the controller display
flickering? Its just a nuisance, but surprising since I'm feeding it
from a lead acid battery so there can't be any ripple or rectification.
73,
Ryan, KB1LKI
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Message: 9
Date: Wed, 03 Feb 2010 07:47:21 +0000
From: Gordon JC Pearce <gordonjcp@xxxx.xxx>
Subject: [amsat-bb] Re: AlfaSpid RAS & Predict
To: amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxx
Message-ID: <1265183241.18629.4.camel@xxxxx.xxxx>
Content-Type: text/plain; charset="UTF-8"
On Tue, 2010-02-02 at 11:16 -0800, Ryan Caron wrote:
> Additionally, has anyone noticed the digits on the controller display
> flickering? Its just a nuisance, but surprising since I'm feeding it
> from a lead acid battery so there can't be any ripple or rectification.
It may be that they are multiplexed, and driven at a low enough
frequency that the flicker is apparent. You see this on all sorts of
equipment. One particularly unusual one was the Ensoniq Mirage sampler
from the mid-80s, where the segment lines were driven from a shift
register and the digit selects for its two-digit LED display (100
parameters, some in hex, and an UP and DOWN button to edit them...) were
driven off an I/O pin. All of it was handled in software, and when the
sound chip was making heavy demands on its little 6809 brain the display
would dim, then flicker in a kind of "chase pattern"...
Gordon MM0YEQ
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Message: 10
Date: Wed, 3 Feb 2010 10:09:00 +0200
From: "Andre' v Deventer" <vandeventeraj@xxxxxxxx.xxx>
Subject: [amsat-bb] HO-68 Not Heard ?
To: "Amsat-Bb" <amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxx>
Message-ID: <NHEDJLNPLJCJMJDIBPGKMECHCCAA.vandeventeraj@xxxxxxxx.xxx>
Content-Type: text/plain; charset="iso-8859-1"
Hi,
I noticed the beacon info showed for 5 cycles before switch on ( 18h45 UTC)
that temp
was 21C . FM and DIGITAL was active normal for 13 mins 23 sec after switch
on. There after
beacon still on and reported xponder on but silent and temp was now 25 and
26C ?
Wonder if this was a "tempreture" output shutdown ?
73
andre
zs2bk
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Message: 11
Date: Wed, 3 Feb 2010 10:12:03 -0000
From: "Jim List" <jimlist@xxxxxx.xx.xxx>
Subject: [amsat-bb] AMSAT-UK Colloquium 2010 - Advance information
To: <amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxx>
Message-ID: <002601caa4b9$550052b0$ff00f810$@xx.xxx>
Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii"
Hi Folks,
Please note that the dates for our Colloquium in 2010 are Sat 31 Jul/ Sun
1 Aug, with a 'foregathering' on Fri 30 Jul afternoon/evening.
This next event for us will be our 25th Colloquium, so please expect some
special events, and also news/info on FUNcube.
If you would like to contribute a presentation (or anything else for that
matter!) please contact our programme manager, Dave Johnson at
dave.johnson@xxxxxxxxxxx.xx.xx
73 Jim G3WGM
Hon Sec AMSAT-UK
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Message: 12
Date: Wed, 03 Feb 2010 08:54:34 -0500
From: "Jesse Morris" <w4mvb@xxxxxxx.xxx>
Subject: [amsat-bb] Re: W1PEA (SK)
To: "AMSAT-NA" <amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxx>
Message-ID: <0F609750032F4F31B2A46105F86E6739@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Content-Type: text/plain; format=flowed; charset=iso-8859-1;
reply-type=original
I to am saddened by the news of Judd's passing. I had many enjoyable
contacts with him over the period between 1995 and 2000. Judd was on almost
every pass. I'm sure we worked on all of the active analog birds during that
period. It somehow seems appropriate that our last contact was via AO-10.
73 de Jess - W4MVB
----- Original Message -----
From: <books47925@xxxxxxx.xxx>
To: <amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxx>
Sent: Tuesday, February 02, 2010 1:17 PM
Subject: [amsat-bb] W1PEA (SK)
> Hello Satellite Friends,
> It is with deep regret that I report on
> the passing of a dear friend.
> W1PEA,Judd Bodycote passed away this morning.
> Judd was active on the satellites for than 25 years.
>
> 73 es RIP W1PEA(SK)
>
> de KB8VAO,Steve
> _______________________________________________
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Message: 13
Date: Wed, 3 Feb 2010 22:00:45 +0800
From: "Alan Kung" <alankung@xxxxxxx.xxx.xxx.xx>
Subject: [amsat-bb] Re: HO-68 Not Heard ?
To: "Andre' v Deventer" <vandeventeraj@xxxxxxxx.xxx>,
<amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxx>
Message-ID: <013101caa4d9$5b597bd0$6c01a8c0@xxxxxxxxxxx>
Content-Type: text/plain; charset="iso-8859-1"
Hi Andre,
It was software crash, not a tempreture problem.
73
Alan Kung, BA1DU
----- Original Message -----
From: "Andre' v Deventer" <vandeventeraj@xxxxxxxx.xxx>
To: "Amsat-Bb" <amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxx>
Sent: Wednesday, February 03, 2010 4:09 PM
Subject: [amsat-bb] HO-68 Not Heard ?
> Hi,
> I noticed the beacon info showed for 5 cycles before switch on ( 18h45 UTC)
> that temp
> was 21C . FM and DIGITAL was active normal for 13 mins 23 sec after switch
> on. There after
> beacon still on and reported xponder on but silent and temp was now 25 and
> 26C ?
> Wonder if this was a "tempreture" output shutdown ?
>
> 73
> andre
> zs2bk
>
> _______________________________________________
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>
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Message: 14
Date: Wed, 03 Feb 2010 23:58:18 +0900
From: Yutaka Murata <yutaka.murata@xxxxx.xx.xx>
Subject: [amsat-bb] FO-29 Status
To: amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxx
Message-ID: <4B698F0A.5010808@xxxxx.xx.xx>
Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-2022-JP
JARL announced the status of FO-29 on Jan 29th at JARL WEB in Japanese.
This is English translation.
-------------------------------------------
The present conditions (January 29, 2010) of FUJI3 (FO-29)
FUJI3(FO-29) has been stopped the continuous operation and moved to
planed schedule operation because it can not have enough battery charge
current from beginning of November.
The command of JTA (an analog transponder) ON has been sent for a
confirmation examination from the control station at 11:33 on January
27th(UTC). JH1EKH/1, JR8LWY, VK5HI have reported to us that "FO-29
still works" . There is a possibility that FO-29 has been working
consecutively after we sent transponder ON command on January 27.
It is thought that the electricity income and expenditure is improved by
the decrease of the shade rate, and the transponder is working
continuously. If someone has information of telemetry or other working
status related from January 27th 11:30(UTC) to 28th 19:20(UTC), Please
send it to JARL technical section.
In addition, when FO-29 battery power is lower than setting value, a
transmitter becomes OFF automatically by UVC. If you find the
transponder is getting off, please send the information of transponder
off time and date to JARL technical section.
Please use FO-29 without restriction but use proper uplink power.
------------------------------------------------
Thanks JARL command team.
Yutaka Murata JA1COU
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Message: 15
Date: Wed, 03 Feb 2010 12:32:41 -0500
From: David - KG4ZLB <kg4zlb@xxxxxxxxxx.xxx>
Subject: [amsat-bb] FS - 23cm M2 antenna
To: amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxx
Message-ID: <4B69B339.6050006@xxxxx.xxx>
Content-Type: text/plain; charset="iso-8859-1"
I have an M2 23CM22EZ antenna for sale, 16dbd gain, 28dB front to back.
It will take 600 watts (!), and survive 100mph winds, overall length is
63 inches which is about 5 and bit feet in old money.
And that was where the problem was; 5 and a bit feet was just too long
for my available space so I ended up buying one of Bob's (W7LRD) most
excellent helicals.
So its never been in the air, just gathering dust in my garage.
Looking at HRO, it seems that maybe M2 have superseded this model with
the 23CM22EZA which retails for a whopping $185!
Any interest on here before I fleaBay it at the weekend!
Let me know off board; I have photographs that I can send you!
73
--
David
KG4ZLB
www.kg4zlb.com
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Message: 16
Date: Wed, 3 Feb 2010 13:00:51 -0500
From: "Jeff KB2M" <kb2m@xxxxxxx.xxx>
Subject: [amsat-bb] Buddipole Dx-pedtion
To: <amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxx>
Message-ID: <003801caa4fa$d2e25cf0$78a716d0$@xxx>
Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii"
My good friend Bud w3ff of Buddipole fame is operating for a week with a
group of friends from J6 St Lucia. He wanted me to pass along to us sat ops
that the group will also be operating on the FM birds on a limited schedule
starting soon. If I get more information on any kind of a schedule I will
pass it along. Bud said that they brought along an arrow antenna.
73 Jeff kb2m
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Message: 17
Date: Wed, 03 Feb 2010 13:48:07 -0500
From: David - KG4ZLB <kg4zlb@xxxxxxxxxx.xxx>
Subject: [amsat-bb] Re: FS - 23cm M2 antenna - sold!
To: amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxx
Message-ID: <4B69C4E7.9010608@xxxxx.xxx>
Content-Type: text/plain; charset="iso-8859-1"
_*SOLD!*_
On 2/3/2010 12:32, David - KG4ZLB wrote:
> I have an M2 23CM22EZ antenna for sale, 16dbd gain, 28dB front to back.
>
> It will take 600 watts (!), and survive 100mph winds, overall length
> is 63 inches which is about 5 and bit feet in old money.
>
> And that was where the problem was; 5 and a bit feet was just too long
> for my available space so I ended up buying one of Bob's (W7LRD) most
> excellent helicals.
>
> So its never been in the air, just gathering dust in my garage.
>
> Looking at HRO, it seems that maybe M2 have superseded this model with
> the 23CM22EZA which retails for a whopping $185!
>
> Any interest on here before I fleaBay it at the weekend!
>
> Let me know off board; I have photographs that I can send you!
>
> 73
>
>
--
David
KG4ZLB
www.kg4zlb.com
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Message: 18
Date: Wed, 03 Feb 2010 20:41:45 +0100
From: jp-byj-free <jp.f6byj@xxxx.xx>
Subject: [amsat-bb] Re: FO-29 Status
To: amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxx
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Hi ..
I made 2 qso yesterday evening? good conditions with 10w Uplink and Yagi
9elm
This evening heard CW beacon
F0-29 100203-1913utc Europe
HI HI 20 02 88 D5 00 84 00 00 09 60 01 01 6B 4A 8C 8A 97 64 94 92 93 94 92
....
HI HI 20 02 88 D5 00 84 00 00 09 60 01 01 6E 49 92 90 9D 74 95 93 94 94 93
Many Thank for this restarting FO-29
73's Jep.
Yutaka Murata a ?crit :
> JARL announced the status of FO-29 on Jan 29th at JARL WEB in Japanese.
> This is English translation.
>
> -------------------------------------------
> The present conditions (January 29, 2010) of FUJI3 (FO-29)
>
> FUJI3(FO-29) has been stopped the continuous operation and moved to
> planed schedule operation because it can not have enough battery charge
> current from beginning of November.
>
> The command of JTA (an analog transponder) ON has been sent for a
> confirmation examination from the control station at 11:33 on January
> 27th(UTC). JH1EKH/1, JR8LWY, VK5HI have reported to us that "FO-29
> still works" . There is a possibility that FO-29 has been working
> consecutively after we sent transponder ON command on January 27.
>
> It is thought that the electricity income and expenditure is improved by
> the decrease of the shade rate, and the transponder is working
> continuously. If someone has information of telemetry or other working
> status related from January 27th 11:30(UTC) to 28th 19:20(UTC), Please
> send it to JARL technical section.
>
> In addition, when FO-29 battery power is lower than setting value, a
> transmitter becomes OFF automatically by UVC. If you find the
> transponder is getting off, please send the information of transponder
> off time and date to JARL technical section.
>
> Please use FO-29 without restriction but use proper uplink power.
> ------------------------------------------------
>
> Thanks JARL command team.
>
> Yutaka Murata JA1COU
> n/listinfo/amsat-bb
>
>
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