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Today's Topics:
1. HT,s (Dads)
2. Re: Smart phone apps (Ernie Howard)
3. was Re: Duplex HTs, radios with embedded APRS (Edward R. Cole)
4. Yaesu G-5400 vs G-5500 (John Kopala)
5. Alinco DJ-G7 - Tentative Report (Clint Bradford)
6. Re: Public information brochure (Dee)
7. Re: Smart phone apps (Philip Jenkins)
8. Re: Alinco DJ-G7 - Tentative Report (Jeff KB2M)
9. Re: Public information brochure (Ron Overdrive)
10. Help configuring SatCE / WM-5 Apps (Greg D.)
11. TubeSats - DIY Satellites (Rich Dailey)
12. Re: TubeSats - DIY Satellites (George Henry)
13. El Segundo CA Joint Meeting (Clint Bradford)
14. Media Alert - Demo August 5 (Clint Bradford)
15. SwissCube (Michael Chen)
16. icom 271a all mode VHF 144-148 radio for sale on ebay
(Thomas McGrane)
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Message: 1
Date: Tue, 27 Jul 2010 14:59:04 -0500
From: "Dads" <w0sat@xxx.xxx>
Subject: [amsat-bb] HT,s
To: <amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxx>
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Hi: It was a few months ago they talked about HT,s
for days about best HT,s for satellite use.
Jerry w0sat
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Message: 2
Date: Tue, 27 Jul 2010 16:12:38 -0400
From: Ernie Howard <w8eh.ernie@xxxxx.xxx>
Subject: [amsat-bb] Re: Smart phone apps
To: amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxx
Message-ID: <4C4F3DB6.2000409@xxxxx.xxx>
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Speaking of smart phone apps, does anyone know of a satellite tracking
app for Blackberry?
How about a good repository for ham apps for the Blackberry?
Google is not very helpful.....
Ernie W8EH
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Message: 3
Date: Tue, 27 Jul 2010 12:27:00 -0800
From: "Edward R. Cole" <kl7uw@xxxxxxxxx.xxx>
Subject: [amsat-bb] was Re: Duplex HTs, radios with embedded APRS
To: amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxx
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>This often requested list suggests another:
In addition to the D700, D710, TH-D7A (out of production), what other
radios are similarly equipped with APRS texting GPS. I have seen
recent advertisements suggesting this and some day will upgrade to
nice dual-band, duplex, APRS radio.
Has such a list been made? Maybe someone can do one?
73, Ed - KL7UW, WD2XSH/45
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BP40IQ 500 KHz - 10-GHz www.kl7uw.com
EME: 144-QRT*, 432-100w, 1296-QRT*, 3400-fall 2010
DUBUS Magazine USA Rep dubususa@xxxxxxx.xxx
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Message: 4
Date: Tue, 27 Jul 2010 14:42:32 -0700
From: John Kopala <jkopala@xxxxx.xxx>
Subject: [amsat-bb] Yaesu G-5400 vs G-5500
To: amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxx
Message-ID: <4C4F52C8.9030403@xxxxx.xxx>
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There are two versions of the G-5400. If you plan to interface it for
computer controlled tracking, you will want the G-5400B. This model has an
8 pin DIN jack on the rear of the controller for a computer interface, such
as the LVB Tracker, TAPR track box, etc. The G-5400B provides the
transistor drivers and relays necessary for the interface. The G-5500 and
G-5600 also have this interface.
The Yaesu G-5400B, G-5500, and G-5600 are basically the same rotors with
minor differences. The elevation rotor has changed very little since the
Ken-Pro R-500 elevation rotor. The same goes for the G-400 Azimuth Rotor.
The units are NOT interchangeable though, because Yaesu has added limit
switches to the rotors in various models and has relocated the motor run
capacitors from the control unit to the rotor housing.
The biggest difference I see between the G-5400B and the G-5500 are
additions of a limit switch and a set of Pricy connectors which replaced the
terminal strips and weather proof housings for attaching the control cables.
It is possible to interface to rotors, such as the G-500 elevation rotor,
the G-400 Azimuth rotor, and the Hy-Gain rotors, but you have to create the
relay board to do so. I have done interfaces for an R-500 and Hy-Gain
HAM-IV that is compatible with the G-5400B. I am currently using the R-500
and HAM-IV and a G-5400B for field day setup. Everything is plug compatible
between my home station and my portable setup. Check the field day pictures
on QRZ.
John Kopala
N7JK
> Is there any reason why the 5400 would be a very poor choice as opposed to
> the 5500?
> The Yaesu site no longer references the 5400.does anyone know when they
> stopped manufacturing them? If anyone has the manual for the 5400 in
> electronic format, could you send it to me?
> Thanks,
> David
> K6CDW
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Message: 5
Date: Tue, 27 Jul 2010 14:52:08 -0700
From: Clint Bradford <clintbradford@xxx.xxx>
Subject: [amsat-bb] Alinco DJ-G7 - Tentative Report
To: AMSAT BB <amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxx>
Message-ID: <340E6723-F7EB-4956-AE1B-F80C6E7581A9@xxx.xxx>
Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii
With the Alinco DJ-G7 and latest firmware, the only receiver drop in
sensitivity seems to be when the sub-band is on from 50 MHz through 136 MHz.
Above that, the unit seems to be fine for FM satellite work.
A more detailed report is coming!
Clint Bradford, K6LCS
909-241-7666
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Message: 6
Date: Tue, 27 Jul 2010 18:51:20 -0400
From: Dee <morsesat@xxxxxxxxx.xxx>
Subject: [amsat-bb] Re: Public information brochure
To: "'Scott Richardson'" <scott@xxxxxxxxxxx.xxx>, amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxx
Message-ID: <AB6DE766F28E452D8A9FC90780D0963F@xxxxxxxx>
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Scott,
If you go to the AMSAT website and follow down the listings on the left side
of the site, you will find a Question Mark (?) and if you click on that you
will find many reams of getting started information. There is a bunch of
articles for the more advanced as well. In the same listings, there are
even downloadable videos for people to watch - a great way to attract people
during a demo. When I was in Baltimore, with Richard Crow, he demo'd
actual passes in the parking lot and I was showing a few videos on satellite
stories inside.
I tailor my talks to the crowd at hand and request from the group what the
majority of them would like to see or talk about. Usually, there is never
enough time to give a longer timely talk.
All the information is downloadable and you can reproduce it giving AMSAT
the credit. Don't forget to put a blurb in the flyer to attract membership.
Our current trifold brochure is available also as a handout.
Questions? Suggestions?
73,
Dee, NB2F
NJ AMSAT coordinator
-----Original Message-----
From: amsat-bb-bounces@xxxxx.xxx [mailto:amsat-bb-bounces@xxxxx.xxxx On
Behalf Of Scott Richardson
Sent: Sunday, July 25, 2010 8:21 PM
To: amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxx
Subject: [amsat-bb] Public information brochure
Has AMSAT, or any frequent satellite demonstrator, developed an information
brochure or card that explains the basics of amateur radio with a focus on
space programs? I sometimes attract attention while operating in public and
would like to provide a take-away for people -- licensed or not -- who show
some interest.
73, Scott N1AIA
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Message: 7
Date: Tue, 27 Jul 2010 20:18:13 -0400
From: Philip Jenkins <wythe25@xxxxx.xxx>
Subject: [amsat-bb] Re: Smart phone apps
To: Ernie Howard <w8eh.ernie@xxxxx.xxx>
Cc: amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxx
Message-ID:
<AANLkTimjctquiAJ4H0=JBy3knW=w8Ydt8ED2aWfopbo-@xxxx.xxxxx.xxx>
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Thank you, Ernie. I was getting ready to ask that question, but more
generally.
I'm shopping for a smartphone...leaning towards an Android or the Blackberry
Bold.
I know there are lots of apps - not just ham radio ones - for the Android.
Does anyone know of a list of apps - especially ham radio oriented - for the
Blackberry?
Philip N4HF
On Tue, Jul 27, 2010 at 4:12 PM, Ernie Howard <w8eh.ernie@xxxxx.xxx> wrote:
> Speaking of smart phone apps, does anyone know of a satellite tracking
> app for Blackberry?
>
> How about a good repository for ham apps for the Blackberry?
>
> Google is not very helpful.....
>
>
> Ernie W8EH
>
> _______________________________________________
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Message: 8
Date: Tue, 27 Jul 2010 21:04:56 -0400
From: "Jeff KB2M" <kb2m@xxxxxxx.xxx>
Subject: [amsat-bb] Re: Alinco DJ-G7 - Tentative Report
To: "'AMSAT BB'" <amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxx>
Message-ID: <016801cb2df0$e52d66f0$af8834d0$@xxx>
Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii"
I'm assuming the outcome of all of this is that Gordie is going to do a test
report on the Alinco DJ-G7. This report will be very interesting...
73 Jeff kb2m
-----Original Message-----
From: amsat-bb-bounces@xxxxx.xxx [mailto:amsat-bb-bounces@xxxxx.xxxx On
Behalf Of Clint Bradford
Sent: Tuesday, July 27, 2010 17:52 PM
To: AMSAT BB
Subject: [amsat-bb] Alinco DJ-G7 - Tentative Report
With the Alinco DJ-G7 and latest firmware, the only receiver drop in
sensitivity seems to be when the sub-band is on from 50 MHz through 136 MHz.
Above that, the unit seems to be fine for FM satellite work.
A more detailed report is coming!
Clint Bradford, K6LCS
909-241-7666
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Message: 9
Date: Tue, 27 Jul 2010 22:47:00 -0400
From: Ron Overdrive <ronoverdrive@xxxxxxxx.xxx>
Subject: [amsat-bb] Re: Public information brochure
To: Dee <morsesat@xxxxxxxxx.xxx>
Cc: amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxx
Message-ID:
<AANLkTinpvgGg-daRXRMjVW08cSYZHtpE73y8W8a4dahB@xxxx.xxxxx.xxx>
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BlackBerry really seems to have the smallest selection of apps out there. So
far I've only been able to find two apps relevant to hams: SATme (
http://www.k0sm.com/_mgxroot/page_10731.html) and BBScanner (
http://www.bbscanner.com/). BBScanner is really only an RSS feed app that
specializes in streaming audio from scanner sites while SATme is a Satellite
tracking app.
Honestly imo, Android is the way to go. The devices are faster, more
capable, and have vastly larger & more organized market place for apps.
~73, KC2WQW
On Tue, Jul 27, 2010 at 6:51 PM, Dee <morsesat@xxxxxxxxx.xxx> wrote:
> Scott,
> If you go to the AMSAT website and follow down the listings on the left
> side
> of the site, you will find a Question Mark (?) and if you click on that you
> will find many reams of getting started information. There is a bunch of
> articles for the more advanced as well. In the same listings, there are
> even downloadable videos for people to watch - a great way to attract
> people
> during a demo. When I was in Baltimore, with Richard Crow, he demo'd
> actual passes in the parking lot and I was showing a few videos on
> satellite
> stories inside.
> I tailor my talks to the crowd at hand and request from the group what the
> majority of them would like to see or talk about. Usually, there is never
> enough time to give a longer timely talk.
> All the information is downloadable and you can reproduce it giving AMSAT
> the credit. Don't forget to put a blurb in the flyer to attract
> membership.
> Our current trifold brochure is available also as a handout.
> Questions? Suggestions?
> 73,
> Dee, NB2F
> NJ AMSAT coordinator
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: amsat-bb-bounces@xxxxx.xxx [mailto:amsat-bb-bounces@xxxxx.xxxx On
> Behalf Of Scott Richardson
> Sent: Sunday, July 25, 2010 8:21 PM
> To: amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxx
> Subject: [amsat-bb] Public information brochure
>
> Has AMSAT, or any frequent satellite demonstrator, developed an information
> brochure or card that explains the basics of amateur radio with a focus on
> space programs? I sometimes attract attention while operating in public and
> would like to provide a take-away for people -- licensed or not -- who show
> some interest.
>
> 73, Scott N1AIA
>
> _______________________________________________
> Sent via AMSAT-BB@xxxxx.xxx. Opinions expressed are those of the author.
> Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite program!
> Subscription settings: http://amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb
>
>
> _______________________________________________
> Sent via AMSAT-BB@xxxxx.xxx. Opinions expressed are those of the author.
> Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite program!
> Subscription settings: http://amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb
>
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Message: 10
Date: Tue, 27 Jul 2010 21:46:49 -0700
From: "Greg D." <ko6th_greg@xxxxxxx.xxx>
Subject: [amsat-bb] Help configuring SatCE / WM-5 Apps
To: <amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxx>
Message-ID: <BLU133-W552EF7621C3455B26A8AFA9A80@xxx.xxx>
Content-Type: text/plain; charset="iso-8859-1"
Hi all,
So my favorite toy is sick. It's an Nokia N810 "Internet Tablet", a
pocket-Sized Linux-based PDA. Think iPod Touch, but with a bigger screen,
real GPS, free Apps, and it does Flash. Something happened to the file
system, I think, because it's stuck in a reboot loop.
I'm on a short vacation, and want to be able to do local pass predictions.
I have an HP hw6945 iPAQ-based phone, which runs Windows Mobile 5, and found
an App for this, "SatCE". It seems to run ok, except that the predicted
satellite positions are all wrong. I checked the usual suspects - clock is
set, UTC offset, fresh Keps, etc.
Has anyone used this app, and have a suggestion for where to look? Lacking
that, what App would you recommend instead?
Thanks,
Greg KO6TH
_________________________________________________________________
The New Busy think 9 to 5 is a cute idea. Combine multiple calendars with
Hotmail.
http://www.windowslive.com/campaign/thenewbusy?tile=multicalendar&ocid=PID2832
6::T:WLMTAGL:ON:WL:en-US:WM_HMP:042010_5
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Message: 11
Date: Wed, 28 Jul 2010 08:28:46 -0400
From: Rich Dailey <richdailey@xxxxxxxxxx.xxx>
Subject: [amsat-bb] TubeSats - DIY Satellites
To: amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxx
Message-ID: <7.0.0.16.2.20100728082621.02414bb8@xxxxxxxxxx.xxx>
Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii"
http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=128740683
http://www.interorbital.com/TubeSat_1.htm
Rich, N8UX.
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Message: 12
Date: Wed, 28 Jul 2010 09:22:58 -0700 (PDT)
From: George Henry <ka3hsw@xxx.xxx>
Subject: [amsat-bb] Re: TubeSats - DIY Satellites
To: AMSAT <amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxx>
Message-ID: <91314.69837.qm@xxxxxxxx.xxxx.xxx.xxxxx.xxx>
Content-Type: text/plain; charset=iso-8859-1
Quote:? "If the your (sic) TubeSat application does not require two-way
communications, a radio operator's license is not required"
Downlink frequencies available:? amateur 433 MHz 500 mW, "license-free" 902 -
928 MHz or 2.400 - 2.4835 GHz, 100 mW - 1000 mW "selectable"
Last I knew, 902 - 928 MHz had no US or international allocation for?satellite
downlink?use, the amateur downlink frequency conflicts with the US band plan
(the launch company is US-based), and isn't the space-to-earth allocation at
2400 - 2483.5 ONLY for amateur radio satellites?
George, KA3HSW
----- Original Message ----
> From: Rich Dailey <richdailey@xxxxxxxxxx.xxx>
> To: amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxx
> Sent: Wed, July 28, 2010 7:28:46 AM
> Subject: [amsat-bb] TubeSats - DIY Satellites
>
> http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=128740683
>
> http://www.interorbital.com/TubeSat_1.htm
>
> Rich, N8UX.
>
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Message: 13
Date: Wed, 28 Jul 2010 09:59:02 -0700
From: Clint Bradford <clintbradford@xxx.xxx>
Subject: [amsat-bb] El Segundo CA Joint Meeting
To: AMSAT BB <amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxx>
Message-ID: <317F281C-41A2-45D6-87FB-C5FE83752131@xxx.xxx>
Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii
AMSAT area coordinator Clint Bradford, K6LCS, will be
presenting his 'Working Amateur Satellites With Your HT'
multimedia session at a special joint session of the El
Segundo, Hughes, and TRW amateur radio clubs. All
are welcome to attend - but your RSVP is mandatory!
"This is a special date and location that we've worked out
in order to accommodate these great clubs," Clint
writes. "And we have a tentative pass of satellite AO-51
at 5:45PM PDT that we'll be working from the parking lot."
We will be meeting at the El Segundo Police Station EOC,
348 Main Street, El Segundo CA 90245. Satellite pass is at
5:45PM PDT. The presentation and clubs' meeting starts
at 7:30PM.
The facility requires you to RSVP - please send your email to ...
Grace, KJ6CMA, at arit701542@xxx.xxx BEFORE August
12, 2010.
Attendees should download Clint's four-page tutorial and
radio programming matrix before the meeting from ...
http://www.work-sat.com
And Clint welcomes pre-presentation questions - call him
at 909-241-7666, or send email to clint@xxxxxxxxxxxxx.xxx .
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Message: 14
Date: Wed, 28 Jul 2010 10:04:33 -0700
From: Clint Bradford <clintbradford@xxx.xxx>
Subject: [amsat-bb] Media Alert - Demo August 5
To: AMSAT BB <amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxx>
Message-ID: <4CCB9B39-2F59-4EBE-B500-CEE9FC517947@xxx.xxx>
Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii
Live from the Orange County Fairgrounds and the award-winning amateur radio
booth,
Gordon West and I are setting up an AMSAT demo / presentation on Thursday,
August 5, 2010 at 5:45PM PDT.
Please send me email for further information. I do not have any parking
passes left,
sorry!
Clint Bradford, K6LCS
clint@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx.xxx
909-241-7666 - cell
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Message: 15
Date: Thu, 29 Jul 2010 01:06:26 +0800
From: Michael Chen <michael.bd5rv@xxxxx.xxx>
Subject: [amsat-bb] SwissCube
To: amsat-bb <amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxx>
Message-ID:
<AANLkTime3HbhJFNjRGWHDZF7aCQe4fgaMSWSO6PU-03A@xxxx.xxxxx.xxx>
Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1
Hi, guys,
I tried to listen to SwissCube's beacon during its pass over China.
Neither CW nor FSK was heard on 437.505...Is the beacon working?
Michael Chen, BD5RV/4
AMSAT-China: http://www.camsat.cn
Email: michael.bd5rv@xxxxx.xxx
MSN: bd5rv@xxxxx.xxx
Skype: michael-bd5rv
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Message: 16
Date: Wed, 28 Jul 2010 10:54:13 -0700
From: "Thomas McGrane" <n2oeq@xxxxxx.xxx>
Subject: [amsat-bb] icom 271a all mode VHF 144-148 radio for sale on
ebay
To: amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxx
Message-ID: <a9aba47d4f21457bac0aa1a70d749263.n2oeq@xxxxxx.xxx>
Content-Type: text/plain; charset=utf-8
Hi folks
I have a radio for sale on ebay. If you are interested, have a look.
item number; 250673490663
I am only selling to lower 48 states, thanks.
pat
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