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Today's Topics:
1. Re: acceptable use (Tony Langdon)
2. Re: HO-68 pass for 2/19 @ 2000 Hawaii (w6zkh@xxxxxxx.xxxx
3. Re: HO-68 pass for 2/19 @ 2000 Hawaii (w6zkh@xxxxxxx.xxxx
4. Re: New Control Software (Colin Hurst)
5. Re: RULE 97.113 NASA (George Henry)
6. Hamvention (Nigel Gunn G8IFF/W8IFF)
7. Friday afternoon @ Yuma (AZ) hamfest...
(Patrick STODDARD (WD9EWK/VA7EWK))
8. K4T DXpedition to EL84NP (Mike)
9. New digital mode ROS - Satellites ? (Trevor .)
10. ND9M Road Trip Update #12 (claryco@xxx.xxxx
11. AO-51 Contact (Ng, Peter)
12. Re: AO-51 Contact (Rafael Valdez G. )
13. Re: AO-51 Contact (Angelo Glorioso)
14. Re: ND9M Road Trip Update #12 (Mark L. Hammond)
15. Re: AO-51 Contact (Larry Gerhardstein)
16. Looking for Mode A receive Antenna (PE0SAT)
17. Re: Looking for Mode A receive Antenna (Nigel Gunn G8IFF/W8IFF)
18. Re: Looking for Mode A receive Antenna (Ken Ernandes)
19. Re: Looking for Mode A receive Antenna (John Price)
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Message: 1
Date: Sat, 20 Feb 2010 07:06:07 +1100
From: Tony Langdon <vk3jed@xxxxx.xxx>
Subject: [amsat-bb] Re: acceptable use
To: Ben Jackson <bbj@xxxxxxxx.xxx>, Thomas McGrane <n2oeq@xxxxxx.xxx>
Cc: amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxx
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At 02:17 AM 2/20/2010, Ben Jackson wrote:
>Going on two years old at this point, but (at least I feel) it's still
>relevant...
>
>The Courteous Ham's Guide to AO-51:
>http://www.innismir.net/article/26
And something nearer 10 years old
http://vkradio.com/satiquette.html
></shameless plug>
</another shamless plug>
;)
73 de VK3JED / VK3IRL
http://vkradio.com
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Message: 2
Date: Fri, 19 Feb 2010 20:43:09 +0000 (UTC)
From: w6zkh@xxxxxxx.xxx
Subject: [amsat-bb] Re: HO-68 pass for 2/19 @ 2000 Hawaii
To: Robert Smith <dukenuke@xxxx.xxx>
Cc: amsat-bb <amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxx>
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Hi Robert, and yes, that was me asking if that was you, as just caught the
last of your call before the bird shut off. It had a cutoff time of 2015
utc, so it hadnt gotten over the top of you yet. The HO-68 crew put in next
weeks schedule for the bird, but it is all Linear SSB/CW modes, no FM. What
I have to do here, is print out my SAT32PC WinAOS printout for 7 days, and
then compare their schedule with what my printout says so I can determine
when it will be active.. But at least I did hear you for a second, so maybe
next time. The bird as great footprint, it's just they always turn it off
(by software) when it is good for us here in the West. Also on board today
was VA6BMJ, WC7V, N7HYN and myself. Maybe next time?? 73 de John
----- Original Message -----
From: "Robert Smith" <dukenuke@xxxx.xxx>
To: w6zkh@xxxxxxx.xxx
Sent: Friday, February 19, 2010 12:30:41 PM GMT -08:00 US/Canada Pacific
Subject: Re: [amsat-bb] HO-68 pass for 2/19 @ 2000 Hawaii
Hi John
I've never worked 68 before but I just tuned to it minutes ago....
and heard voice and someone asked if that 'was me robert?"
The bird seemed to die right then althought he beacon was
functioning OK.... Just I need to study that bird a bit more and
try my luck. If you happen to see something give me some warning
and I will glad to give it a try.
73
robert in Hono
----- Original Message -----
From: <w6zkh@xxxxxxx.xxx>
To: "amsat-bb" <amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxx>
Sent: Friday, February 19, 2010 8:36 AM
Subject: [amsat-bb] HO-68 pass for 2/19 @ 2000 Hawaii
>I will be again looking for Hawaii on HO-68 pass today @ 2000 utc.
>Hopefully this time it will be active, not like the other day..
>
> John W6ZKH
>
>
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Message: 3
Date: Fri, 19 Feb 2010 20:49:17 +0000 (UTC)
From: w6zkh@xxxxxxx.xxx
Subject: [amsat-bb] Re: HO-68 pass for 2/19 @ 2000 Hawaii
To: Peter Scheller <nh6vb@xxx.xxx>
Cc: amsat-bb <amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxx>
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Peter......downlink or uplink??? if you heard us, then you had the downlink.
The uplink is 145.825 with 67hz PL. Yes, Robert NH7WM was there at the last
second, but no QSO was held, as the bird did its auto-shutoff at 2015 utc.
Guess we'll just keep trying, as it is a challenge, otherwise it wouldnt be
fun, huh??? hi...
73 de John
----- Original Message -----
From: "Peter Scheller" <nh6vb@xxx.xxx>
To: w6zkh@xxxxxxx.xxx
Sent: Friday, February 19, 2010 12:31:34 PM GMT -08:00 US/Canada Pacific
Subject: RE: [amsat-bb] HO-68 pass for 2/19 @ 2000 Hawaii
John, W6ZKH
Good morning. Copied your signal and others.
Sorry, could not find my downlink.
There was another NH6? station calling
but did not get his call. Think he said BL01
73,
Peter NH6VB BL01xm
> Date: Fri, 19 Feb 2010 18:36:36 +0000
> From: w6zkh@xxxxxxx.xxx
> To: amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxx
> Subject: [amsat-bb] HO-68 pass for 2/19 @ 2000 Hawaii
>
> I will be again looking for Hawaii on HO-68 pass today @ 2000 utc.
Hopefully this time it will be active, not like the other day..
>
> John W6ZKH
>
>
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Message: 4
Date: Sat, 20 Feb 2010 11:06:22 +1030
From: "Colin Hurst" <cjhurst@xxxxxxx.xxx.xx>
Subject: [amsat-bb] Re: New Control Software
To: <amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxx>
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Angelo,
Further to Drew's comments I would confirm the 1268.703 uplink.
One further hint besides deviation and frequency, is to set the TXDelay to
1000 milliseconds.
This will ensure all the switches or relays in the system have settled
prior to issuing the uplink packet.
If you find this to be the "issue", reduce the TXDelay in 50 or 100
milli-second increments till you have reliable acks.
When AO-51 was flipped and favoured the Southern Hemisphere I was able to
get acks from horizon to horizon and rarely did it double request. I use 25
watts output via about 12 metres of 5/8 inch hard-line to a 15 turn
helical.
With your system you should do just fine.
The other issue that Drew commented on was deviation.
In the absence of test gear, a method I have used, is to listen to the
audio level on the downlink, then preferably compare your TX signal level
in the same Transceiver, but a separate RX will suffice. It will be very
apparent if you are under or over deviating.
Not very scientific, but when you have limited test gear, its a way
forward.
73
Colin VK5HI.
> -----Original Message-----
> From: amsat-bb-bounces@xxxxx.xxx [mailto:amsat-bb-bounces@xxxxx.xxxxxx
> Behalf Of Angelo Glorioso
> Sent: Friday, 19 February 2010 14:07
> To: Andrew Glasbrenner
> Cc: AMSATBBS
> Subject: [amsat-bb] Re: New Control Software
>
>
> I appreciate the helpful hints. I will try it again once it comes back
> up on 1.2.
>
> Again, thanks for all your efforts in keeping AO-51 one of the leading
> satellites to use.
>
> My hat off to you!! :-)
>
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Andrew Glasbrenner" <glasbrenner@xxxxxxxxxx.xxx>
> To: "Angelo Glorioso" <n5uxt@xxxxxxx.xxx>
> Cc: "AMSATBBS" <amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxx>
> Sent: Thursday, February 18, 2010 9:28 PM
> Subject: Re: [amsat-bb] New Control Software
>
>
> > Angelo Glorioso wrote:
> >>
> >> I see! As for low usage of the BBS, well, most of the folks that used
> >> GO-32
> >> either don't have 1.2g or have not been able to get into the
> AO-51 BBS
> >> at all
> >> since the new configuration was put in place. I have been unable to
> >> use AO-51 BBS with
> >> a 70 watts brick on 1.2g, a directives system 23 cm RHCP 12
> turn helix
> >> 14.5 dBic gain,
> >> 1/4 inch heliax coaxial cable after many days of trying. I can into
> >> AO-51 using voice with
> >> no problem. I know the frequency is a little off and have tried
> >> adjusting but no luck.
> >>
> >> I just wonder if the BBS was in V/U mode how many more users would
> >> show up.
> >> Can a schedule mode be requested for the BBS for V/U???
> >>
> >> Oh well, as you said, it is a low priority.
> >>
> > V/U BBS was discontinued because it interfered with control of the
> > satellite, so no, we won't be scheduling it without the
> upgrade even if
> > requested. We have many L/U users on several continents, but it does
> > require a very good station. The equipment you describe should be
> > adequate...it's similar to what I use. The deviation and frequency is
> > very important to be successful. My uplink is about 3 khz high than
> > listed. Since you have an excellent L/U analog uplink, I'm
> confident the
> > devil is in the details with your digital setup.
> >
> > We've had a lot of other challenges to keep AO-51 running and healthy
> > this year and last. I'm sorry if you don't agree with our
> priorities. I
> > was working on a more comprehensive explanation to the separate
> > identical email you sent this morning. You'll have to excuse
> me if I was
> > a little kurt in my answer after you pressed the question via -bb.
> >
> > 73, Drew KO4MA
> >
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Message: 5
Date: Fri, 19 Feb 2010 18:41:06 -0600
From: "George Henry" <ka3hsw@xxx.xxx>
Subject: [amsat-bb] Re: RULE 97.113 NASA
To: "James - KB7TBT" <kb7tbt@xxxxx.xxx>, <amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxx>
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Which of the six sub-sections of 97.113 are you referring to?
----- Original Message -----
From: "James - KB7TBT" <kb7tbt@xxxxx.xxx>
To: <amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxx>
Sent: Friday, February 19, 2010 11:11 AM
Subject: [amsat-bb] RULE 97.113 NASA
> With the FCC rule 97.133 does this not directly apply to the ham radio
> operations on the ISS?
>
>
> James
> KB7TBT
> www.kb7tbt.com
>
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Message: 6
Date: Sat, 20 Feb 2010 01:49:50 +0000
From: Nigel Gunn G8IFF/W8IFF <nigel@xxxxx.xxx>
Subject: [amsat-bb] Hamvention
To: amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxx
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Do we know where the Saturday evening knees-up is goint to be?
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Message: 7
Date: Fri, 19 Feb 2010 19:42:27 -0800 (PST)
From: "Patrick STODDARD \(WD9EWK/VA7EWK\)" <amsat-bb@xxxxxx.xxx>
Subject: [amsat-bb] Friday afternoon @ Yuma (AZ) hamfest...
To: amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxx
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Hi!
The first day of the two-day Yuma hamfest got off to a nice start.
Even for a Friday, there were more people and more vendors and
exhibitors compared to last year's hamfest. Having two of the big
amateur-equipment manufacturers doesn't hurt things, along with
good weather. The AMSAT table was in the middle of the main hall,
and I had two local hams working with me - Larry KI6YAA, and Alex
XE2BSS/N2IX. As with other hamfests, there is always a lot of
traffic by the table, and the demonstrations were well-attended
outside the hall.
Larry KI6YAA worked a western AO-27 pass in the mid-afternoon,
and told me that a couple of the operators asked him to say "hi"
to me. Messages were all received. :-) After that pass, I went
outside and worked a pair of passes. First, SO-50 at 2200 UTC.
There was a nice assortment of stations from across the continental
USA, from K0NW and K6CDW in California to WB2SIH in New York state
right at the end of the pass. For a couple of moments during this
pass, I stopped trying to work the radio due to local noise. This
hamfest is at the end of two runways used by both Yuma International
Airport and Marine Corps Air Station Yuma. The Marine Harrier jets
were practicing landing maneuvers, and when those jets slow down and
swing the exhaust nozzles toward the ground it is loud!!!! A total
of 7 stations were logged during this pass.
A few minutes past 2330 UTC, it was time to go back outside for an
AO-51 pass just before the hamfest closed for the day at 5pm (0000
UTC). This time, the Marine air manuevers changed from the Harrier
jets to other aircraft. An impressive sight, and not as noisy. The
satellite was full of activity, the norm as of late with ND9M's
travels across the USA. Even though much of the activity was focused
on Jim's unusual location near the Rio Grande River (DL98 - and many
thanks for the concise description of your location for the audience),
I was able to make 14 contacts with stations from XE1AO in central
Mexico to many stations all across the USA and John VE7JRX in the
Olympic city of Vancouver.
A couple of people commented after the pass that it sounded like an
HF contest. I agreed with them, and explained in more detail why so
many were trying to work ND9M and the basic concept of working stations
in different grids. I also assured them that, with practice, they
could be working the satellites and get used to that sort of rapid-
fire activity.
I, along with several hams from this area, will be around the AMSAT
table throughout the day tomorrow (Saturday). The hamfest runs from
8am to 5pm (1500-0000 UTC). Demonstrations will be given, including -
hopefully - on VO-52 in the morning. If you are able to work VO-52,
please look for me around 145.910 MHz +/- on that downlink. If I
can't drum up enough activity there, I will try tuning around and
working whoever I hear. For the FM birds, my voice may not be the
only one on from the hamfest. I may try to get KI6YAA's sons KJ6DDS
and possibly KI6ZXU on the microphone while I take care of working
the VFO knob and holding the antenna. Or I might get others on the
mic. We'll see how things go tomorrow. Whatever we do, we will try
not to make life difficult for those trying to work ND9M from wherever
Jim and his wife happen to stop.
For those who would like a QSL card for contacts with WD9EWK at the
Yuma hamfest, please send me an e-mail with QSO information. If you
are in the log, you'll get a card. If someone else is on the mic
during the demonstrations, please direct QSL requests to them using
the information on QRZ.com for their respective callsigns.
73!
Patrick WD9EWK/VA7EWK - Calexico CA
http://www.wd9ewk.net/
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Message: 8
Date: Sat, 20 Feb 2010 02:54:04 -0500
From: "Mike" <sar911@xxxxxxxxx.xxx>
Subject: [amsat-bb] K4T DXpedition to EL84NP
To: <amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxx>
Message-ID: <007b01cab201$dfe049d0$9fa0dd70$@xxx>
Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii"
Visit our web site http://aroadventures.org/page6.html for the latest
updates on equipment and band plan for the DXpedition. There will be a few
revisions to the band plan in the next few days but you will be able to see
what we will be aiming for.
73
Mike Forsythe, AC2V
K4T Team Leader
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Message: 9
Date: Sat, 20 Feb 2010 09:45:18 +0000 (GMT)
From: "Trevor ." <m5aka@xxxxx.xx.xx>
Subject: [amsat-bb] New digital mode ROS - Satellites ?
To: amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxx
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ROS is a digital spread spectrum mode but with a narrow tota occupied
bandwidth. Current activity takes place on USB frequencies: 3.600, 7.053,
14.101, 28.300.
It can automatically synchronizes within a range of + -200 Hz so may be a
better mode for satellite working than PSK31.
Further details at:
New amateur radio digital mode - ROS
http://www.southgatearc.org/news/february2010/ros.htm
73 Trevor M5AKA
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Message: 10
Date: Sat, 20 Feb 2010 10:04:58 -0500
From: claryco@xxx.xxx
Subject: [amsat-bb] ND9M Road Trip Update #12
To: amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxx
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I expect to be on from the EL08 / EL09 line during three afternoon passes
today: two AO27 passes (VOX at 20/1927Z and 2108Z) and one pass over SO50
which rises in my area at 2047Z.
AO51 rises locally at 20/2258Z at which time I should be in EL07. The next
pass will be at 21/0037Z; we should be in EL06 for that one.
Cori and I will get to Brownsville this evening and goof off tomorrow. I'll
be on the El15/EL16 line for the afternoon AO27 and SO50 passes on
Monday.
AO51 makes its switch to V/S mode tomorrow evening, so ops for the week
following will be primarily on the AO27 and SO50 birds.
73,
Jim, ND9M / VQ9JC
Eagle Pass, TX / DL98
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Message: 11
Date: Fri, 19 Feb 2010 19:51:52 -0800
From: "Ng, Peter" <Peter.Ng@xxxxx.xx>
Subject: [amsat-bb] AO-51 Contact
To: "amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxxx <amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxx>
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I actually "worked" AO-51 this afternoon during the 17:24 PDT pass (CN 89)
while driving home using my Yaesu VX-6R on 5 watts with a dual band mag
mount. Is that even possible? I heard contacts as far as DM, but only
someone from CN copied me. Even so, I thought it was quite amazing. I
thought it wasn't as easy as that...I'm still new at this!
73,
Peter VE7NGP
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Message: 12
Date: Sat, 20 Feb 2010 15:31:37 +0000
From: "Rafael Valdez G. " <rafavaldez@xxxxxxx.xxx>
Subject: [amsat-bb] Re: AO-51 Contact
To: "amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxx " <amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxx>
Message-ID: <BAY111-DS145777F44431AE9460ED45DB450@xxx.xxx>
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I used a very similar arrange this week and had perfect and clear
contacts...you are right it is easy!!
73
XE2RV
-----Original Message-----
From: Ng Peter <Peter.Ng@xxxxx.xx>
Date: Sat, 20 Feb 2010 03:51:52
To: <amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxx>
Subject: [amsat-bb] AO-51 Contact
I actually "worked" AO-51 this afternoon during the 17:24 PDT pass (CN 89)
while driving home using my Yaesu VX-6R on 5 watts with a dual band mag
mount.? Is that even possible?? I heard contacts as far as DM, but only
someone from CN copied me.? Even so, I thought it was quite amazing.? I
thought it wasn't as easy as that...I'm still new at this!
73,
Peter VE7NGP
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Message: 13
Date: Sat, 20 Feb 2010 09:55:21 -0600
From: "Angelo Glorioso" <n5uxt@xxxxxxx.xxx>
Subject: [amsat-bb] Re: AO-51 Contact
To: <amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxx>
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With the power on AO-51 set to about 2 watts, it is easy to make contacts. I
am not sure if the Amsat team
will make this power setting normal. The power has not been set that high in
a long time.
73
Angelo
----- Original Message -----
From: "Rafael Valdez G. " <rafavaldez@xxxxxxx.xxx>
To: <amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxx>
Sent: Saturday, February 20, 2010 9:31 AM
Subject: [amsat-bb] Re: AO-51 Contact
I used a very similar arrange this week and had perfect and clear
contacts...you are right it is easy!!
73
XE2RV
-----Original Message-----
From: Ng Peter <Peter.Ng@xxxxx.xx>
Date: Sat, 20 Feb 2010 03:51:52
To: <amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxx>
Subject: [amsat-bb] AO-51 Contact
I actually "worked" AO-51 this afternoon during the 17:24 PDT pass (CN 89)
while driving home using my Yaesu VX-6R on 5 watts with a dual band mag
mount. Is that even possible? I heard contacts as far as DM, but only
someone from CN copied me. Even so, I thought it was quite amazing. I
thought it wasn't as easy as that...I'm still new at this!
73,
Peter VE7NGP
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Message: 14
Date: Sat, 20 Feb 2010 11:07:40 -0500
From: "Mark L. Hammond" <marklhammond@xxxxx.xxx>
Subject: [amsat-bb] Re: ND9M Road Trip Update #12
To: claryco@xxx.xxxx amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxx
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Hi Jim,
The AO-51-Modes team has enjoyed supporting your Grid-xpedition!
It is likely that the V/S mode change will not occur on Sunday evening, but
rather on Monday morning or Monday evening (due to command station
schedules). So, you might get an extra few passes, if that is of benefit.
73! Keep up the great work, and travel safely.
On behalf of the AO-51 Command Team,
Mark N8MH
At 10:04 AM 2/20/2010 -0500, claryco@xxx.xxx wrote:
>I expect to be on from the EL08 / EL09 line during three afternoon passes
today: two AO27 passes (VOX at 20/1927Z and 2108Z) and one pass over SO50
which rises in my area at 2047Z.
>
>AO51 rises locally at 20/2258Z at which time I should be in EL07. The next
pass will be at 21/0037Z; we should be in EL06 for that one.
>
>Cori and I will get to Brownsville this evening and goof off tomorrow. I'll
be on the El15/EL16 line for the afternoon AO27 and SO50 passes on
>Monday.
>
>AO51 makes its switch to V/S mode tomorrow evening, so ops for the week
following will be primarily on the AO27 and SO50 birds.
>
>73,
>
>Jim, ND9M / VQ9JC
>Eagle Pass, TX / DL98
>
>
>
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Message: 15
Date: Sat, 20 Feb 2010 08:32:20 -0800
From: Larry Gerhardstein <gerhardstein@xxxxxxx.xxx>
Subject: [amsat-bb] Re: AO-51 Contact
To: "Ng, Peter" <Peter.Ng@xxxxx.xx>
Cc: "amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxxx <amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxx>
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I occasionally work AO-51 using my mobile FT-857D and a VHF/UHF mobile
whip. I use the instruction manual procedure to set up the FT-857D for
Doppler.
~Larry W7IN
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Message: 16
Date: Sat, 20 Feb 2010 18:11:33 +0100
From: "PE0SAT" <pe0sat@xxxxx.xx>
Subject: [amsat-bb] Looking for Mode A receive Antenna
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Hi,
Thanks for reading.
Anybody out there that can give me a drawing for building a Mode A
receive antenna?
73 Jan - PE0SAT
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Message: 17
Date: Sat, 20 Feb 2010 17:20:43 +0000
From: Nigel Gunn G8IFF/W8IFF <nigel@xxxxx.xxx>
Subject: [amsat-bb] Re: Looking for Mode A receive Antenna
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How about a dipole 16'6" across?
On 20-Feb-10 17:11, PE0SAT wrote:
>
> Hi,
>
> Thanks for reading.
>
> Anybody out there that can give me a drawing for building a Mode A
> receive antenna?
>
> 73 Jan - PE0SAT
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
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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: 18
Date: Sat, 20 Feb 2010 12:56:28 -0500
From: "Ken Ernandes" <n2wwd@xxxxxxxxxx.xxx>
Subject: [amsat-bb] Re: Looking for Mode A receive Antenna
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An Inverted-V turnstile works great. Make two 16.5-foot dipoles and arrange
them perpendicularly in the horizontal plane at the feed. A center support
pole works well and then attach guy ropes to the ends of the dipoles and
stake them down so the elements are 30-deg off horizontal. Connect the two
dipoles 90-deg out of phase with a quarter wavelength coaxial delay line
(shortened by the coax's velocity factor).
73, Ken N2WWD
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Subject: [amsat-bb] Looking for Mode A receive Antenna
Hi,
Thanks for reading.
Anybody out there that can give me a drawing for building a Mode A receive
antenna?
73 Jan - PE0SAT
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With regards PE0SAT
Internet web-page http://www.ham.vgnet.nl/
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Message: 19
Date: Sat, 20 Feb 2010 13:04:38 -0500
From: John Price <n4qwf1@xxxxx.xxx>
Subject: [amsat-bb] Re: Looking for Mode A receive Antenna
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I have for a number of years used a full wave loop. I ran the wire
inside a piece of black plastic water pipe which is about 2 inch
diameter. Close the loop with a T-connector made for this pipe and
bring the ends of the wire out the open T. Connect one end to center
connector of Coax and the other end to the braid of the coax. I use
RG-58 or 59 since it is receive only. Hang it horizonal supported by a
cross made of wood strips and setting on a tripod. I have even just
tossed it up on the roof and let it lay there. It has a cone shape
node pointing to the sky. The pattern is about from 15 degrees after
AOS to 15 degrees before LOS. granted it would work better if you
raised it higher but has worked just great for me as discribed. I can
send a picture of it if you wish. Good luck and 73's << John
On Sat, Feb 20, 2010 at 12:20 PM, Nigel Gunn G8IFF/W8IFF
<nigel@xxxxx.xxx> wrote:
> How about a dipole 16'6" across?
>
>
> On 20-Feb-10 17:11, PE0SAT wrote:
>>
>> Hi,
>>
>> Thanks for reading.
>>
>> Anybody out there that can give me a drawing for building a Mode A
>> receive antenna?
>>
>> 73 Jan - PE0SAT
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> No virus found in this incoming message.
>> Checked by AVG - www.avg.com
>> Version: 9.0.733 / Virus Database: 271.1.1/2698 - Release Date: 02/19/10
19:34:00
>>
>
> --
> 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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51 on AO-51 #13
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*Life should not be a journey to the grave with the intention of
arriving safely in a pretty and well preserved body, but rather to
skid in broadside, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and loudly
proclaiming - "WOW, What a ride!"
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