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Today's Topics:
1. Radio Interview Thursday (Clint Bradford)
2. Re: Yaesu 847 vs. Icom 910 (Bill Dzurilla)
3. KB5WIA Portable in CM89 on 2/21/2011 (David Palmer)
4. KO4MA St Pete Yacht Club demo (Andrew Glasbrenner)
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Message: 1
Date: Tue, 15 Feb 2011 10:25:27 -0800
From: Clint Bradford <clintbradford@xxx.xxx>
Subject: [amsat-bb] Radio Interview Thursday
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We're going to have some fun this Thursday evening. Outdoor Adventure USA
will be interviewing me on "Working the Ham Satellites" at 7:30PM Pacific on
the Keller Peak (CA) repeater - 146.385+ 146.2.
The IRLP Node is 3216 and the Echolink ID is KE6TZG-R.
It's a little "different" audience compared to the ham clubs I have spoken
to ... But they are a fun group to get to know. We did this last year ...
and had a great time.
The moderator and I will be watching the "text box" in EchoLink for your
questions and comments!
Clint Bradford, K6LCS
http://worksatellites.com
909-241-7666
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Message: 2
Date: Tue, 15 Feb 2011 11:18:29 -0800 (PST)
From: Bill Dzurilla <billdz.geo@xxxxx.xxx>
Subject: [amsat-bb] Re: Yaesu 847 vs. Icom 910
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At long last, the IC-9100 received FCC approval last week, so it may finally
be hitting the market. I talked to an ICOM rep at the Orlando hamfest on
Saturday, and she said they still do not have any in the USA. There are
photos on the ICOM website. Still no official word on price, but it won't
be cheap, perhaps even more than the $3000 mentioned by Jeff (I've heard
speculation close to $4000).
I have 2 FT-847s and like them, especially in Europe where I can use it on
70mhz (4 meters). Cons: only 50w out on 2 meters, problematic volume
control and power switch, no 1296 mhz option, no internal antenna tuner, no
VOX.
The TS-2000 has 100w on 2 meters, a 1296 mhz option, VOX, and an HF/50 mhz
antenna tuner, but it does have the incurable birdie that inhibits reception
on AO-27 and SO-50. Kenwood apparently has no interest in providing a fix.
The IC-910 is supposedly the best VHF/UHF radio of the group, but it does
not do HF or 6 meters.
These are the only current options for a first class all-in-one setup for
linear satellites. They are similar in price on the used market, about
$900-$1200.
Many opt instead for 2 separate radios, such as a pair of IC-7000s, FT-817s,
FT-857, FT-897, FT-706 MKII, or a combo of any of these. This is
particularly attractive if you already have an all mode rig for 2 meters.
The cheapest route may be a pair of FT-817s, if you can live with the small
knobs and controls and the 5w out (adequate for the sats with a good
antenna, and if you want more you can buy a cheap 30w amp). You can buy
these used for under $400 each (the newer ND model is pricier).
Software such as SatPC32 or Ham Radio Deluxe controls the 2 radios so that
the downlink frequency matches your uplink. Stay away from the older radios
that cannot be computer controlled.
It is theoretically possible to work the linear sats with a single,
non-duplex radio. As the tracking programs are supposed to set transmit
frequency automatically to match the spot where your receiver is tuned, it
should not be necessary to hear your downlink. I made a few contacts this
way with a single IC-7000, but it is not recommended, as the tracking
programs are often a bit off with the frequency calculation.
There are also some intriguing transverter options but I'm not familiar with
those. If interested, check out the Elecraft, Down East Microwave, and Flex
Radio.
73, Bill NZ5N
> Date: Tue, 15 Feb 2011 06:55:08 -0500
> From: "Jeff KB2M" <kb2m@xxxxxxx.xxx>
> Subject: [amsat-bb] Re: Yaesu 847 vs. Icom 910
> To: "'zach hillerson'" <qstick333@xxxxx.xxx>,
> <amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxx>
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> Icom is coming out with a new hf/sat rig the IC-9100. It
> looks to be a bit
> pricy at around $3000 or so, but it will be newer
> technology. I sold my 910
> to make room for one on my desk :)? I did keep my
> trusty 14 year old 847 I
> purchased new. I would recommend the 847 over the 910, and
> if you have the
> means the 9100 would be my choice...
>
> 73 Jeff kb2m
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: amsat-bb-bounces@xxxxx.xxx
> [mailto:amsat-bb-bounces@xxxxx.xxxx
> On
> Behalf Of zach hillerson
> Sent: Monday, February 14, 2011 21:01 PM
> To: amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxx
> Subject: [amsat-bb] Yaesu 847 vs. Icom 910
>
> I am finally in the market for a base station radio for
> satellites.? I
> should mention that I am also planning to install a wire
> dipole in the
> backyard for HF work, but convenience shouldn't be the
> reason to buy/not to
> buy a radio.....
>
> It seems that the Icom 910 and Yaesu 847 are the two main
> transceivers in
> base use for satellites.? I know some folks are using the
> Kenwood TS2000, bu
> i t I understand thatit has a "birdie" that makes operation
> on a couple FM
> satellites challenging.? I am hoping to work both the
> linear and fm birds
> with this transceiver.?
>
> Is there a BB favorite?? Have I just opened up a bad can of
> worms?? I just
> want to make sure that I am purchasing the proper parts the
> first time....
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Message: 3
Date: Tue, 15 Feb 2011 11:43:47 -0800
From: David Palmer <dave@xxxx.xxx>
Subject: [amsat-bb] KB5WIA Portable in CM89 on 2/21/2011
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Hi Everyone,
If anyone needs grid square CM89, I'll be in Colusa, California next
Monday (February 21, President's Day) with my portable satellite gear.
Back in December a number of hams mentioned that CM89 hasn't been on
the air in a few years, so this will be a good opportunity to take a
little road trip and get on the sats from there.
I'll try to get on SO-50, AO-27, FO-29, and AO-51 from around 1930 UTC
to around 2330 UTC. Exact pass times are in the schedule below, if
all goes well I'll be there for most of the passes in the table. I'll
have my SPOT tracker with me, so if you want to check my location then
just look me up on QRZ (there's a link to the location map right below
my bio).
73 de Dave KB5WIA
WinAos QTH: -122.0/39.2 T#: 12104 Sat.: 7 [Standard]
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Day Object AOS (U) LOS Period maxEl AZ
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21.02.2011 SO-50 19:44 19:56 12 25 179 - 043
21.02.2011 AO-27 20:38 20:51 13 32 138 - 357
21.02.2011 SO-50 21:24 21:37 13 33 234 - 026
21.02.2011 AO-27 22:18 22:31 13 29 194 - 337
21.02.2011 FO-29 22:33 22:42 09 06 045 - 122
21.02.2011 AO-51 23:14 23:27 13 31 140 - 357
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Message: 4
Date: Tue, 15 Feb 2011 14:50:00 -0500
From: Andrew Glasbrenner <glasbrenner@xxxxxxxxxx.xxx>
Subject: [amsat-bb] KO4MA St Pete Yacht Club demo
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Please keep an ear out for me portable this afternoon between 5 and 6PM
EST on either AO-51 or FO-29. I'll be doing a demonstration as part of a
presentation at the St Pete Yacht Club.
73, Drew KO4MA
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