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Today's Topics:
1. Re: Grid Location (Steve Meuse)
2. WD9EWK @ DM23vx/DM24va now (Patrick STODDARD)
3. Re: Grid Location (Nigel Gunn G8IFF/W8IFF)
4. SO-67 Europe 15 August (Ib Christoffersen)
5. Staying for FO29 pass @ 0135-0155 UTC tonight (Patrick STODDARD)
6. Hawaii needed for WAS-Satellite (Bob Herrell)
7. Lake Superior Grid Expedition update (John Papay)
8. Re: Lake Superior Grid Expedition update (Larry Teran)
9. Re: Lake Superior Grid Expedition update (Rodney Waln)
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Message: 1
Date: Sat, 14 Aug 2010 18:49:36 -0400
From: Steve Meuse <smeuse@xxxx.xxx>
Subject: [amsat-bb] Re: Grid Location
To: John Neeley <w6zkh@xxx.xxx>
Cc: amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxx
Message-ID: <20100814224936.GA22978@xxxx.xxx>
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John Neeley expunged (w6zkh@xxx.xxxxx
> First Mike, you are in EN81gq, per QRZ.com, and second you dont need the
last 2
I would avoid using QRZ.com *if you want your 6 digit grid locator*....
I discovered they use the geographical center of your zip code, or some
other method that isn't accurate. It's easy enough to get your lat-long from
google earth and plug it into the Amsat grid calculator as well....
http://www.amsat.org/amsat/toys/gridconv.html
-Steve
N1JFU - http://n1jfu.blogspot.com - smeuse@xxxxxxx
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Message: 2
Date: Sat, 14 Aug 2010 15:59:10 -0700 (PDT)
From: Patrick STODDARD <amsat-bb@xxxxxx.xxx>
Subject: [amsat-bb] WD9EWK @ DM23vx/DM24va now
To: amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxx
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Hi!
WD9EWK will be on a few passes over the next couple of hours, starting
with AO51 @ 2325 UTC and including an FO29 pass around 2350 UTC. I am north
of the AZ72/AZ95 junction, southeast of Parker in La Paz County AZ. See my
QTH at http://aprs.fi/WD9EWK-7 if you are curious. I should be here
through the 0105 UTC AO51 pass, but might stay for FO29 @ 0135 UTC if
there is any interest.
73!
Patrick WD9EWK/VA7EWK - near Parker, Arizona
http://www.wd9ewk.net/
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Message: 3
Date: Sat, 14 Aug 2010 23:16:45 +0000
From: Nigel Gunn G8IFF/W8IFF <nigel@xxxxx.xxx>
Subject: [amsat-bb] Re: Grid Location
To: Steve Meuse <smeuse@xxxx.xxx>
Cc: amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxx
Message-ID: <4C6723DD.5070200@xxxxx.xxx>
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Or look at yuor GPS.
On 14-Aug-10 22:49, Steve Meuse wrote:
> John Neeley expunged (w6zkh@xxx.xxxxx
>
>> First Mike, you are in EN81gq, per QRZ.com, and second you dont need the
last 2
>
> I would avoid using QRZ.com *if you want your 6 digit grid locator*....
>
> I discovered they use the geographical center of your zip code, or some
other method that isn't accurate. It's easy enough to get your lat-long from
google earth and plug it into the Amsat grid calculator as well....
>
> http://www.amsat.org/amsat/toys/gridconv.html
>
>
> -Steve
>
> N1JFU - http://n1jfu.blogspot.com - smeuse@xxxxxxx
>
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--
Nigel A. Gunn, 1865 El Camino Drive, Xenia, OH 45385-1115, USA. tel +1 937
825 5032
Amateur Radio G8IFF W8IFF (was KC8NHF 9H3GN), 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, EAA382.
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Message: 4
Date: Sun, 15 Aug 2010 01:40:16 +0200
From: "Ib Christoffersen" <oz1my@xxxxxx.xx>
Subject: [amsat-bb] SO-67 Europe 15 August
To: <amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxx>
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The following is planned:
Europe
07:54
09:28
17:07
18:39
Have a nice weekend.
73 OZ1MY
Ib
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Message: 5
Date: Sat, 14 Aug 2010 17:41:38 -0700 (PDT)
From: Patrick STODDARD <amsat-bb@xxxxxx.xxx>
Subject: [amsat-bb] Staying for FO29 pass @ 0135-0155 UTC tonight
To: amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxx
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Hi!
WD9EWK will be on 2 more passes from DM23vx/DM24va - AO51 @ 0105-0118
UTC, followed by FO29 @ 0135-0155 UTC, before heading back home. Warm here,
but coping. APRS in this VX-8GR HT I picked up in Dayton is nice. With
digipeaters on mountaintops out here, most of Arizona is covered,
including my current location. After watching K8YSE use it on his current
trip, I will look to include this radio on my future road trips as well.
73!
Patrick WD9EWK/VA7EWK - southeast of Parker, Arizona
http://www.wd9ewk.net/
Find me on APRS: http://aprs.fi/WD9EWK-7
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Message: 6
Date: Sat, 14 Aug 2010 22:51:23 -0500
From: Bob Herrell <aj5c@xxx.xxx>
Subject: [amsat-bb] Hawaii needed for WAS-Satellite
To: amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxx
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Hello all. I need help with a contact with Hawaii. It is my last state
for WAS - Satellite.
Anyone in Hawaii that might be able to help? I have emails into NH7WN
and NH6VB.
Thanks
73, Bob Herrell - AJ5C
AMSAT #36645
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Message: 7
Date: Sun, 15 Aug 2010 01:12:06 -0400
From: John Papay <john@xxxxxx.xxx>
Subject: [amsat-bb] Lake Superior Grid Expedition update
To: amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxx
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This is our first night in a motel with internet access
since we left Sault Ste Marie, MI 9 days ago. We have
traveled 2300 miles and operated in at least 18 grids and
have made 888 contacts on 65 passes. We have been camping in our tent
for the last 9 nights but tonight it is windy and raining
so the motel was a good choice. Monday we should operate in
EN38 and possibly EN28 late in the day.
New grids that were not part of the plan were EO20 (today)
and EO31, Red Lake Ontario, as far north as the roads go. We
have operated on two grid lines. There are very few grid
lines that have a good shot at the sky. There are hills and
trees most everywhere. Northwest Ontario is a beautiful and
for the most part unspoiled land. Lakes are everywhere and
usually provide a shot at the sky if you can find a road that
doesn't have a barrier of trees.
The equipment is working very well. SatPC32 is controlling
the radio and the rotor (with the LVB tracker) and not missing
a beat. The only casualty has been the 5 el 2 meter Mosley beam.
Two of the directors have broken off One was repaired using copper
wire and a inline crimp connector. The other one was replaced with
a brass rod found at a Home Depot in Thunder Bay. We have been down
some really rough dirt roads to get to these grids off the beaten
path and the antenna is constantly vibrating. The UHF 7x7 Arrow
is holding up well.
Weather has been warm for the most part and not much rain at night.
We have had some rain during our travels but it has not affected
the satellite activity since the only thing you need to do before
each pass is to orient the antenna north. After that you are in
the truck. The antenna setup in the truck is a magnet for questions.
Everyone wants to know what it's for. Tuesday we will camp in EN48.
Wednesday it will be EN58 briefly and EN57 back in the US. This is
subject to change if we see something that we want to take in.
I am trying to work stations as quickly as possible. The record is
26 contacts on an AO-51 pass but it is not unusual to work over 20
stations. AO-27 is not as productive since I can't hear it
when it turns on being so far north. HO-68 netted some nice
contacts including OH8MBN. I have not made any contacts on AO-7.
A few contacts have been made on FO-29 and VO-52.
Thanks to the AO-51 control team for keeping things running, and
to Alan Kung for scheduling HO68 for central North American passes.
If you have any special requests, send them to KD8CAO. We have
a daily sked on 40 meters.
73,
John K8YSE/VE3
EN29
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Message: 8
Date: Sun, 15 Aug 2010 02:05:00 -0700
From: Larry Teran <ki6yaa@xxxxx.xxx>
Subject: [amsat-bb] Re: Lake Superior Grid Expedition update
To: John Papay <john@xxxxxx.xxx>
Cc: amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxx
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Congratulations John you are doing a great job, and so your movile satellite
station.
Say Hi! to your wife for been out with you as a vital part for this
expedition.
Good luck and keep it going!!!!
73's Larry KI6YAA
On Sat, Aug 14, 2010 at 10:12 PM, John Papay <john@xxxxxx.xxx> wrote:
> This is our first night in a motel with internet access
> since we left Sault Ste Marie, MI 9 days ago. We have
> traveled 2300 miles and operated in at least 18 grids and
> have made 888 contacts on 65 passes. We have been camping in our tent
> for the last 9 nights but tonight it is windy and raining
> so the motel was a good choice. Monday we should operate in
> EN38 and possibly EN28 late in the day.
>
> New grids that were not part of the plan were EO20 (today)
> and EO31, Red Lake Ontario, as far north as the roads go. We
> have operated on two grid lines. There are very few grid
> lines that have a good shot at the sky. There are hills and
> trees most everywhere. Northwest Ontario is a beautiful and
> for the most part unspoiled land. Lakes are everywhere and
> usually provide a shot at the sky if you can find a road that
> doesn't have a barrier of trees.
>
> The equipment is working very well. SatPC32 is controlling
> the radio and the rotor (with the LVB tracker) and not missing
> a beat. The only casualty has been the 5 el 2 meter Mosley beam.
> Two of the directors have broken off One was repaired using copper
> wire and a inline crimp connector. The other one was replaced with
> a brass rod found at a Home Depot in Thunder Bay. We have been down
> some really rough dirt roads to get to these grids off the beaten
> path and the antenna is constantly vibrating. The UHF 7x7 Arrow
> is holding up well.
>
> Weather has been warm for the most part and not much rain at night.
> We have had some rain during our travels but it has not affected
> the satellite activity since the only thing you need to do before
> each pass is to orient the antenna north. After that you are in
> the truck. The antenna setup in the truck is a magnet for questions.
> Everyone wants to know what it's for. Tuesday we will camp in EN48.
> Wednesday it will be EN58 briefly and EN57 back in the US. This is
> subject to change if we see something that we want to take in.
>
> I am trying to work stations as quickly as possible. The record is
> 26 contacts on an AO-51 pass but it is not unusual to work over 20
> stations. AO-27 is not as productive since I can't hear it
> when it turns on being so far north. HO-68 netted some nice
> contacts including OH8MBN. I have not made any contacts on AO-7.
> A few contacts have been made on FO-29 and VO-52.
>
> Thanks to the AO-51 control team for keeping things running, and
> to Alan Kung for scheduling HO68 for central North American passes.
>
> If you have any special requests, send them to KD8CAO. We have
> a daily sked on 40 meters.
>
> 73,
> John K8YSE/VE3
> EN29
>
> _______________________________________________
> Sent via AMSAT-BB@xxxxx.xxx. Opinions expressed are those of the author.
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Message: 9
Date: Sun, 15 Aug 2010 05:33:33 -0700 (PDT)
From: Rodney Waln <kc0zhf@xxxxx.xxx>
Subject: [amsat-bb] Re: Lake Superior Grid Expedition update
To: amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxx
Message-ID: <791151.93735.qm@xxxxxxxx.xxxx.xxx.xxxxx.xxx>
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he is doing a great job and i give my thanks,
i just have one question,
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