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Today's Topics:
1. Re: Yaesu 847 vs. Icom 910 (John Germanos)
2. help (Jack Barbera)
3. KB5WIA Portable in CM89 on 2/21/2011 (David Palmer)
4. Re: help (Alan P. Biddle)
5. Re: help (Jim Jerzycke)
6. SatPC32 - Quick Review (Clint Bradford)
7. Re: SatPC32 - Quick Review (Nigel Gunn)
8. Re: SatPC32 - Quick Review (Clint Bradford)
9. Re: SatPC32 - Quick Review (Clint Bradford)
10. Re: SatPC32 - Quick Review (Nigel Gunn)
11. Re: SatPC32 - Quick Review (Clint Bradford)
12. Re: Radio Interview Thursday (Rick Tejera)
13. Re: SatPC32 - Quick Review (Bob- W7LRD)
14. AMSAT-FOX (Clint Bradford)
15. Re: AMSAT-FOX (Alan P. Biddle)
16. Re: AMSAT-FOX (Clint Bradford)
17. Fw: AMSAT-FOX (jmfranke)
18. Re: Radio Interview Thursday (Clint Bradford)
19. Nova for Windows question (Jim Sanford)
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Message: 1
Date: Tue, 15 Feb 2011 14:02:28 -0600
From: "John Germanos" <wb9pnu@xxxxxxx.xxx>
Subject: [amsat-bb] Re: Yaesu 847 vs. Icom 910
To: <amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxx>
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I might suggest an Icom 821H.
I had used mine on Sats for many years and works great with SatPC32.
It is now upstares in closet. Maybe I should sell it?
John WB9PNU
-----Original Message-----
From: amsat-bb-bounces@xxxxx.xxx [mailto:amsat-bb-bounces@xxxxx.xxxxxx
Behalf Of Bill Dzurilla
Sent: Tuesday, February 15, 2011 1:18 PM
To: amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxx
Subject: [amsat-bb] Re: Yaesu 847 vs. Icom 910
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>
> Message-ID: <003c01cbcd07$31bc24b0$95346e10$@xxx>
> Content-Type: text/plain;???
> charset="iso-8859-1"
>
> 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: 2
Date: Tue, 15 Feb 2011 12:47:05 -0800 (PST)
From: Jack Barbera <barberaalderwood@xxxxx.xxx>
Subject: [amsat-bb] help
To: Amsat Reflector <amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxx>
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Look's like I need a little help as the?computer I'm using for my satellite
station just crashed.? My questions are:? Will Sat PC 32 version 12.8 a? work
with Windows 7 & a 64 bit computer???Are there any other areas in the computer
selection that should be considered??
Thanks in advance for any help.
?Jack WA1ZDV
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Message: 3
Date: Tue, 15 Feb 2011 12:48:03 -0800
From: David Palmer <zdap42@xxxxx.xxx>
Subject: [amsat-bb] KB5WIA Portable in CM89 on 2/21/2011
To: AMSAT BB <amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxx>
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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]
?----------------------------------------------------------
? ? Day ? ? Object ? ? ? AOS (U) LOS Period maxEl ? AZ
?----------------------------------------------------------
?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 14:54:05 -0600
From: "Alan P. Biddle" <APBIDDLE@xxxxxx.xxx>
Subject: [amsat-bb] Re: help
To: "'Jack Barbera'" <barberaalderwood@xxxxx.xxx>, "'Amsat Reflector'"
<amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxx>
Message-ID: <7BE97BF4E28648CFB6CA31E1B56D9086@xxxxxx>
Content-Type: text/plain; charset="iso-8859-1"
Jack,
Short answer is yes. See here for the more complete answer:
http://www.dk1tb.de/Vista_eng.htm
There may be some loose ends depending on which controller you use.
Alan
WA4SCA
-----Original Message-----
From: amsat-bb-bounces@xxxxx.xxx [mailto:amsat-bb-bounces@xxxxx.xxxx On
Behalf Of Jack Barbera
Sent: Tuesday, February 15, 2011 2:47 PM
To: Amsat Reflector
Subject: [amsat-bb] help
Look's like I need a little help as the?computer I'm using for my satellite
station just crashed.? My questions are:? Will Sat PC 32 version 12.8 a?
work
with Windows 7 & a 64 bit computer???Are there any other areas in the
computer
selection that should be considered??
Thanks in advance for any help.
?Jack WA1ZDV
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Message: 5
Date: Tue, 15 Feb 2011 21:23:19 +0000
From: Jim Jerzycke <kq6ea@xxxxxxx.xxx>
Subject: [amsat-bb] Re: help
To: Jack Barbera <barberaalderwood@xxxxx.xxx>
Cc: Amsat Reflector <amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxx>
Message-ID: <4D5AEEC7.6060106@xxxxxxx.xxx>
Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1
Hi, Jack
Yes. SatPC32 v12.8a works with Win7 64-bit. I have it running on two PCs
here.
Jim
On 02/15/2011 08:47 PM, Jack Barbera wrote:
> Look's like I need a little help as the computer I'm using for my satellite
> station just crashed. My questions are: Will Sat PC 32 version 12.8 a
work
> with Windows 7 & a 64 bit computer? Are there any other areas in the
computer
> selection that should be considered?
>
>
> Thanks in advance for any help.
> Jack WA1ZDV
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Message: 6
Date: Tue, 15 Feb 2011 13:48:40 -0800
From: Clint Bradford <clintbradford@xxx.xxx>
Subject: [amsat-bb] SatPC32 - Quick Review
To: AMSAT BB <amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxx>
Message-ID: <09BA6F00-C8B7-4FFB-8C80-7D27322B26BC@xxx.xxx>
Content-Type: text/plain; CHARSET=US-ASCII
I am working on a deadline today - I just need a couple of you to reply ...
Regarding SatPC32 ...
Would you recommend SatPC32 for a "newbie" to the FM satellites for tracking?
Easy to update AMSAT keps?
Easy to set up home coordinates? (Still need to register to have that
preference stick, I believe.)
THANK YOU!
Clint, K6LCS
909-241-7666
Skypename - clintbradford
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Message: 7
Date: Tue, 15 Feb 2011 22:01:37 +0000
From: Nigel Gunn <nigel@xxxxx.xxx>
Subject: [amsat-bb] Re: SatPC32 - Quick Review
To: Clint Bradford <clintbradford@xxx.xxx>
Cc: AMSAT BB <amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxx>
Message-ID: <4D5AF7C1.2080705@xxxxx.xxx>
Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1; format=flowed
I'd recommend Orbitron.
It's free and perfectly adequite for most.
On 15/02/11 21:48, Clint Bradford wrote:
> I am working on a deadline today - I just need a couple of you to reply ...
>
> Regarding SatPC32 ...
>
> Would you recommend SatPC32 for a "newbie" to the FM satellites for
tracking?
>
> Easy to update AMSAT keps?
>
> Easy to set up home coordinates? (Still need to register to have that
preference stick, I believe.)
>
> THANK YOU!
>
> Clint, K6LCS
> 909-241-7666
> Skypename - clintbradford
>
>
>
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Message: 8
Date: Tue, 15 Feb 2011 14:04:19 -0800
From: Clint Bradford <clintbradford@xxx.xxx>
Subject: [amsat-bb] Re: SatPC32 - Quick Review
To: Nigel Gunn <nigel@xxxxx.xxx>
Cc: AMSAT BB <amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxx>
Message-ID: <CA201215-2ADA-421E-9256-D2B900C5C7D4@xxx.xxx>
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Orbitron hasn't been maintained/updated for six years ... I need to promote
wares that are currently supported and maintained ... Because *I* do not
want to handle tech support calls for older software! (grin)
Clint
On Feb 15, 2011, at 2:01 PM, Nigel Gunn wrote:
I'd recommend Orbitron.
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Message: 9
Date: Tue, 15 Feb 2011 14:07:05 -0800
From: Clint Bradford <clintbradford@xxx.xxx>
Subject: [amsat-bb] Re: SatPC32 - Quick Review
To: AMSAT BB <amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxx>
Message-ID: <B3D3F650-DCBE-4F3C-8042-2C722987B2EC@xxx.xxx>
Content-Type: text/plain; CHARSET=US-ASCII
THANK YOU - Between public replies here, a phone call, and private emails,
you folks provided what I needed in less than eight minutes.
AMSAT should find a way to charge for such a valuable reference/database!
Clint, K6LCS
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Message: 10
Date: Tue, 15 Feb 2011 22:13:49 +0000
From: Nigel Gunn <nigel@xxxxx.xxx>
Subject: [amsat-bb] Re: SatPC32 - Quick Review
To: Clint Bradford <clintbradford@xxx.xxx>
Cc: AMSAT BB <amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxx>
Message-ID: <4D5AFA9D.9090000@xxxxx.xxx>
Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1; format=flowed
Why does it need updating if it's not faulty?
It doesn't get, and never has, anywhere near as many people on here
complaining that they can't understand it and make it work as SatPC32 does.
On 15/02/11 22:04, Clint Bradford wrote:
> Orbitron hasn't been maintained/updated for six years ... I need to
promote wares that are currently supported and maintained ... Because *I* do
not want to handle tech support calls for older software! (grin)
>
> Clint
>
>
> On Feb 15, 2011, at 2:01 PM, Nigel Gunn wrote:
>
> I'd recommend Orbitron.
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Message: 11
Date: Tue, 15 Feb 2011 14:19:00 -0800
From: Clint Bradford <clintbradford@xxx.xxx>
Subject: [amsat-bb] Re: SatPC32 - Quick Review
To: Nigel Gunn <nigel@xxxxx.xxx>
Cc: AMSAT BB <amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxx>
Message-ID: <35A75F7D-E670-4FBB-83D7-E7668808DC57@xxx.xxx>
Content-Type: text/plain; CHARSET=US-ASCII
Excellent point, Nigel.
But my presentations are geared to folks who may not be as, well, adept at
things compared to you and I. And, because I offer complete contact info to
them for support (Including home and cell telephone numbers), I'd really not
try to work out a software problem - when the publisher offers nothing ...
Heck - Although I playfully admonish audiences to "Back out the hours to
compensate for GMT when you use AMSAT's online satellite predictor BEFORE
you call me ... " - I still get an occasional call at 1:00 or 2:00AM from a
new "friend" who is out in his back yard, thinking '51 is passing overhead ...
And so it goes.
(grin)
Clint, K6LCS
On Feb 15, 2011, at 2:13 PM, Nigel Gunn wrote:
Why does it need updating if it's not faulty?
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Message: 12
Date: Tue, 15 Feb 2011 15:22:34 -0700
From: Rick Tejera <saguaroastro@xxx.xxx>
Subject: [amsat-bb] Re: Radio Interview Thursday
To: Clint Bradford <clintbradford@xxx.xxx>
Cc: AMSAT BB <amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxx>
Message-ID: <8FDC20C0-65D1-4132-9BCA-01EC9B8ED924@xxx.xxx>
Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii
Clint,
Will you be taking comments & quations via voice on IRLP.
Sent from my iPod
Rick Tejera
Editor, SACnews
Saguaro Astronomy Club
www.saguaroastro.org
K7TEJ
On Feb 15, 2011, at 11:25, Clint Bradford <clintbradford@xxx.xxx> wrote:
> 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: 13
Date: Tue, 15 Feb 2011 22:49:53 +0000 (UTC)
From: Bob- W7LRD <w7lrd@xxxxxxx.xxx>
Subject: [amsat-bb] Re: SatPC32 - Quick Review
To: Clint Bradford <clintbradford@xxx.xxx>
Cc: AMSAT BB <amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxx>
Message-ID:
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xxxx.xxx>
Content-Type: text/plain; charset=utf-8
go with Satpc32-AMSAT gets the $$-rocket science ain't cheap-good support
73 Bob W7LRD
----- Original Message -----
From: "Clint Bradford" <clintbradford@xxx.xxx>
To: "AMSAT BB" <amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxx>
Sent: Tuesday, February 15, 2011 1:48:40 PM
Subject: [amsat-bb] ?SatPC32 - Quick Review
I am working on a deadline today - I just need a couple of you to reply ...
Regarding SatPC32 ...
Would you recommend SatPC32 for a "newbie" to the FM satellites for tracking?
Easy to update AMSAT keps?
Easy to set up home coordinates? (Still need to register to have that
preference stick, I believe.)
THANK YOU!
Clint, K6LCS
909-241-7666
Skypename - clintbradford
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Message: 14
Date: Tue, 15 Feb 2011 15:08:20 -0800
From: Clint Bradford <clintbradford@xxx.xxx>
Subject: [amsat-bb] AMSAT-FOX
To: AMSAT BB <amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxx>
Message-ID: <B14AD042-9D5C-4717-B735-40AA08578C91@xxx.xxx>
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Is "FOX" an acronym? If not, is the formal title of the project, "AMSAT-Fox"
or "AMSAT-FOX"?
Hey - I am married to the owner of http://www.thegrammarbitch.com - a title
she earned from appreciative co-workers ... (grin)
Clint, K6LCS
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Message: 15
Date: Tue, 15 Feb 2011 17:30:13 -0600
From: "Alan P. Biddle" <APBIDDLE@xxxxxx.xxx>
Subject: [amsat-bb] Re: AMSAT-FOX
To: "'Clint Bradford'" <clintbradford@xxx.xxx>, "'AMSAT BB'"
<amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxx>
Message-ID: <1F36C4AAACC14571AE123E43B5B834AB@xxxxxx>
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Clint,
Fox is the next spacecraft after Echo (AO-51) and the one before Golf. :)
It is usually referred to as AMSAT-Echo, though there are variations.
Alan
WA4SCA
-----Original Message-----
From: amsat-bb-bounces@xxxxx.xxx [mailto:amsat-bb-bounces@xxxxx.xxxx On
Behalf Of Clint Bradford
Sent: Tuesday, February 15, 2011 5:08 PM
To: AMSAT BB
Subject: [amsat-bb] AMSAT-FOX
Is "FOX" an acronym? If not, is the formal title of the project, "AMSAT-Fox"
or "AMSAT-FOX"?
Hey - I am married to the owner of http://www.thegrammarbitch.com - a title
she earned from appreciative co-workers ... (grin)
Clint, K6LCS
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Message: 16
Date: Tue, 15 Feb 2011 15:32:29 -0800
From: Clint Bradford <clintbradford@xxx.xxx>
Subject: [amsat-bb] Re: AMSAT-FOX
To: APBIDDLE@xxxxxxx.xxx
Cc: 'AMSAT BB' <amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxx>
Message-ID: <FC67104B-F058-4FC6-A5E2-F9DD6FE21B86@xxx.xxx>
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So the proper name of the project right now is, "AMSAT-Fox" and not
"AMSAT-FOX?"
Clint
On Feb 15, 2011, at 3:30 PM, Alan P. Biddle wrote:
>> ... Clint, "F" comes after "E" in our alphabet, dude ...
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Message: 17
Date: Tue, 15 Feb 2011 18:38:10 -0500
From: "jmfranke" <jmfranke@xxx.xxx>
Subject: [amsat-bb] Fw: AMSAT-FOX
To: "Amsat-bb" <amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxx>
Message-ID: <715A2F73327C4E5FB2BB8D4E869E3D77@xxxxxx>
Content-Type: text/plain; format=flowed; charset="iso-8859-1";
reply-type=response
It is the sixth satellite of the microsat series so is given the letter F
until orbit is achieved. The phonetic conversion for F is Fox as Echo was
for the fifth satellite or E.
John WA4WDL #10211
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> From: "Clint Bradford" <clintbradford@xxx.xxx>
> Sent: Tuesday, February 15, 2011 6:08 PM
> To: "AMSAT BB" <amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxx>
> Subject: [amsat-bb] AMSAT-FOX
>
>> Is "FOX" an acronym? If not, is the formal title of the project,
>> "AMSAT-Fox" or "AMSAT-FOX"?
>>
>> Hey - I am married to the owner of http://www.thegrammarbitch.com - a
>> title she earned from appreciative co-workers ... (grin)
>>
>> Clint, K6LCS
>> _______________________________________________
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Message: 18
Date: Tue, 15 Feb 2011 15:52:19 -0800
From: Clint Bradford <clintbradford@xxx.xxx>
Subject: [amsat-bb] Re: Radio Interview Thursday
To: Rick Tejera <saguaroastro@xxx.xxx>
Cc: AMSAT BB <amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxx>
Message-ID: <86053D38-B7A2-4BCB-9EAE-042F8E82036E@xxx.xxx>
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I am sure that the Moderator, Hector, will do that!
If you have one that needs "research," you could send me the question NOW,
so I'll be ready for you!
Clint, K6LCS
909-241-7666
Clint
On Feb 15, 2011, at 2:22 PM, Rick Tejera wrote:
Clint,
Will you be taking comments & quations via voice on IRLP.
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Message: 19
Date: Tue, 15 Feb 2011 19:04:36 -0500
From: Jim Sanford <wb4gcs@xxxxxx.xxx>
Subject: [amsat-bb] Nova for Windows question
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All:
In preparation for Echoes of Apollo event this spring, I'm resurrecting
Nova and rotors, etc. Interesting anomaly.
Background: My desktop has Nova version 2.1v
My laptop (which will be used for the event)
has Nova version 2.2b
First issue is why are they different; don't remember -- though all was
the same.
More important:
When I launched Nova on the laptop, I had no "views" configured.
Which I attributed to a new install following a new hard drive a year or
so ago, but now I'm not so sure -- something may be corrupted. Copied
the views file from desktop to laptop and most was well. HOWEVER, could
not find moon or AO-51. Rebuild data base (IAW help file and FAQ) and
found Echo (AO-51), which I can drag into my current view and track.
Moon shows up on list of celestial objects, but I'm not allowed to drag
it into the tracking list -- get an error message about no keplerian
elements available. (Which is no surprise; I think I recall that Nova
uses a different algorithm for moon and sun.)
Question: What do I have to do to be able to track the moon in Nova
for Windows 2.2b?
Thanks and very 73,
Jim
wb4gcs@xxxxx.xxx
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