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Today's Topics:
1. AO-51 (Kevin Deane)
2. Question about radios (Alvaro Gaviria)
3. Re: Question about radios (Ted)
4. Re: Question about radios (Dave Guimont)
5. Re: Help Desperately with Rotator YAESU g-5400b (John Kopala)
6. Re: Question about radios (Luc Leblanc)
7. XE3DX on EK08. Again EK18,EK19. (David Maciel)
8. searching advice on low pass filter for 146 MHz
(Werner Kullmann, HB9BNK)
9. AO-51 crash 3 May 2011 (Mark L. Hammond)
10. Re: Help Desperately with Rotator YAESU g-5400b (w4upd)
11. Re: Help Desperately with Rotator YAESU g-5400b (Mark L. Hammond)
12. SO-67 (Andrew Glasbrenner)
13. Re: Question about radios (Dee)
14. Re: Question about radios (Edward R. Cole)
15. AMSAT-TAPR Dayton Dinner (Martha)
16. SO-67 (Kevin Deane)
17. KB5WIA/P Death Valley Trip Report (David Palmer)
18. Sat Presentations for May 2011 (Clint Bradford)
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Message: 1
Date: Mon, 2 May 2011 13:19:03 -0700
From: Kevin Deane <summit496@xxxx.xxx>
Subject: [amsat-bb] AO-51
To: <amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxx>
Message-ID: <COL107-W4868E1CFAADDE78F223606839F0@xxx.xxx>
Content-Type: text/plain; charset="iso-8859-1"
Has it been 24 hours? This afternoon maybe?
Are we there yet?
Kevin
KF7MYK
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Message: 2
Date: Mon, 2 May 2011 15:50:53 -0500
From: "Alvaro Gaviria" <algaviri1@xxx.xxx.xx>
Subject: [amsat-bb] Question about radios
To: <amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxx>
Message-ID: <000001cc090a$a109aab0$e31d0010$@xxx.xxx.xx>
Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii"
Hello all,
Can someone tell what is better for satellite work, the Kenwood TS-2000X or
the Icom IC- 9100 ??
Best regards
Andrew
HK4MKE
_________________________
http://astroretiro.260mb.com/
algaviri1@xxx.xxx.xx
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Message: 3
Date: Mon, 2 May 2011 16:31:46 -0700
From: "Ted" <k7trkradio@xxxxxxx.xxx>
Subject: [amsat-bb] Re: Question about radios
To: "'Alvaro Gaviria'" <algaviri1@xxx.xxx.xx>, <amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxx>
Message-ID: <38DFD74ED9B74C159723E93EDD0C8A82@xxxxxxxxxxx>
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Hi Andrew,
A 'loaded question' for sure, but 1 issue for me:
The TS2000 has internal 'birdies' at 436.799 which make it difficult to work
some sats. See page 103 of the manual. People claim 'work arounds' but it's
an issue in a $2,000 radio and should not be.
Don't know about the Icom rig
GL, Ted, K7TRK
-----Original Message-----
From: amsat-bb-bounces@xxxxx.xxx [mailto:amsat-bb-bounces@xxxxx.xxxx On
Behalf Of Alvaro Gaviria
Sent: Monday, May 02, 2011 1:51 PM
To: amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxx
Subject: [amsat-bb] Question about radios
Hello all,
Can someone tell what is better for satellite work, the Kenwood TS-2000X or
the Icom IC- 9100 ??
Best regards
Andrew
HK4MKE
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algaviri1@xxx.xxx.xx
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Message: 4
Date: Mon, 02 May 2011 22:07:16 -0700
From: Dave Guimont <dguimon1@xxx.xx.xxx>
Subject: [amsat-bb] Re: Question about radios
To: "Alvaro Gaviria" <algaviri1@xxx.xxx.xx>
Cc: amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxx
Message-ID: <94.FD.16951.28D8FBD4@xxxxxxxxxxxxx.xxxx.xx.xxx>
Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii"; format=flowed
>
>
>
>Can someone tell what is better for satellite work, the Kenwood
>TS-2000X orthe Icom IC- 9100 ??
Andrew, the "better" radio depends mostly on individual
preferences...they all receive, and they all transmit...
A few, maybe10 years ago, five of us from North Shores ARC in San
Diego tested those two and as I remember a couple of "yaysus", and
the IC 900 was voted "the best"....
I'm 89, poor hearing, and have been on the ham satellites since Oscar
7, and have to admit that I favor Kenwoods....
>We coax switched the radios so the comparison was instant, fades not
>in the picture....
HRO in San Diego let me take several radios home before I chose the
IC910...perhaps you could do the same...
73, Dave, WB6LLO
dguimon1@xxx.xx.xxx
Disagree: I learn....
Pulling for P3E...
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Message: 5
Date: Mon, 02 May 2011 22:10:00 -0700
From: John Kopala <jkopala@xxxxx.xxx>
Subject: [amsat-bb] Re: Help Desperately with Rotator YAESU g-5400b
To: amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxx
Message-ID: <4DBF8E28.6020109@xxxxx.xxx>
Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1; format=flowed
One correction to the information on the G5400B. The schematic locates the
capacitors in the rotor for
elevation and in the control box for azimuth.
This unit uses relays to perform the actual switching. So check the
following:
1. Disconnect wires 4, 5, and 6 to the elevation rotor. If you don't
disconnect the wires, you will get a reading on both pins 4 and 5 measured
from pin 6 due to the run capacitor.
2. Use a voltmeter to check for AC voltage between pin 6 and Pin 5 when you
press the UP button.
3. Check for AC voltage between pin 6 and pin 4 when you press the down
button.
4. I don't know the exact voltage but would guess something around 25 to 30
volts AC.
5. If these work correctly, the problem could be the limit switch, the run
capacitor, or the motor, all located in the rotor housing.
6. If either voltage is not present the problem is in the control box and
could be either the relay or the relay driver transistor.
That should help pin things down quickly. I'll send the schematic directly.
John Kopala
N7JK
Hi Folks,
hope in an help to solve my problem with my Rotator Yaesu G-5400B.
Today i was tracking the ISS, ad while i was tracking it I got The AO-51 in
AOS. As I am using the Trackbox, and i did not have under my eyes the
control box, I heard the Trackbox passing from ISS to AO-51. I gave an eye
to the control box and saw it was stuck at 35 degrees and it did not go
down to the 0 degrees to start the AOS. I have pulled out the connector
which connects the control box to the Track box and tried manually To bring
down the antennas. I've tried to press the "DOWN" switch, but they did not
move from that position.
I've tried to press the "UP" switch and noticed that the antennas moves
going up.
Then i have tried also with the "RIGHT" and "LEFT" switches of the Azimuth
and noticed also that the antennas moves in both sides.
At the end i can say that the antenna moves in all the positions except for
down.
Please anybody can tell me what is happened?
As the antennas are now stuck at 45 degrees i am afraid that the wind can
cause problems.
I Hope in an help.
Any help will be really appreciated.
Thanks in Advance
73 de Enzo IK8OZV
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Message: 6
Date: Mon, 02 May 2011 20:53:20 -0400
From: Luc Leblanc <lucleblanc6@xxxxxxxxx.xx>
Subject: [amsat-bb] Re: Question about radios
To: amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxx
Message-ID: <4DBF5200.28342.29C499A@xxxxxxxxxxx.xxxxxxxxx.xx>
Content-Type: text/plain; charset=US-ASCII
>
> Hello all,
>
>
>
> Can someone tell what is better for satellite work, the Kenwood TS-2000X or
> the Icom IC- 9100 ??
>
>
>
> Best regards
>
>
>
> Andrew
> HK4MKE
>
>
>
> _________________________
>
> http://astroretiro.260mb.com/
>
The Yaesu FT-847 always working since 2001 either on HF or satellite
"-"
Luc Leblanc VE2DWE
Skype VE2DWE
www.qsl.net/ve2dwe
DSTAR urcall VE2DWE
WAC BASIC CW PHONE SATELLITE
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Message: 7
Date: Mon, 2 May 2011 20:23:45 -0500
From: "David Maciel" <xe3dx@xxxxxxx.xxx.xx>
Subject: [amsat-bb] XE3DX on EK08. Again EK18,EK19.
To: <Undisclosed-Recipient:;>
Message-ID: <02D3893BEBCD4FC98E640081B0D43686@xxxx>
Content-Type: text/plain; charset="iso-8859-1"
I'm traveling back home, will work from EK08 at all today passes Monday 1th
May,
and Tuesday May 2th on AO-27 SO-50 and AO-51 (now do not listen), Tuesday
afternoon and on Wednesday I will work from EK18 and EK19 again for my return,
I can not give times, I stop my going to operate when the last. I apologize
if this is
hard for you is the best I can do on this trip.
QSL Sure via LoTW or Direct---
Dave
XE3DX
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Message: 8
Date: Tue, 03 May 2011 12:10:18 +0200
From: "Werner Kullmann, HB9BNK" <hb9bnk@xxxx.xx>
Subject: [amsat-bb] searching advice on low pass filter for 146 MHz
To: amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxx
Message-ID: <4DBFD48A.2000204@xxxx.xx>
Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-15; format=flowed
I received several suggestions, when I stated my problem lasst
week. While exercising, I started to document my 'case' and now I
would be glad, if you could have a look at my measurements:
http://www.hb9bnk.ch/index.php?id=59&L=1
and let me have your opinion !
I guess, that Domenico had the ultimate answer: two huge filters
(if the problem can be solved at all) or Power-off of the
preamplifier
Thanks and
73 Werner, HB9BNK
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Message: 9
Date: Tue, 03 May 2011 06:54:08 -0400
From: "Mark L. Hammond" <marklhammond@xxxxx.xxx>
Subject: [amsat-bb] AO-51 crash 3 May 2011
To: amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxx
Message-ID: <eyuJ1g00456cfur05yuJvu@xxxxx.xxx>
Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii"
Hi All,
This morning we have confirmed that the software on AO-51 has crashed. I
was able to get it turned ON (and then back off), so we aren't "lost in
space."
Software reloading should commence this afternoon. Expect this to take a
few days, given that it's a gradual process and a work week.
We'll let you know when the reload is complete.
73,
Mark L. Hammond [N8MH]
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Message: 10
Date: Tue, 03 May 2011 08:30:21 -0400
From: w4upd <updwrb@xxxxxxxxxxxxx.xxx>
Subject: [amsat-bb] Re: Help Desperately with Rotator YAESU g-5400b
To: amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxx
Message-ID: <4DBFF55D.9010406@xxxxxxxxxxxxx.xxx>
Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1; format=flowed
Keep in mind that the G5400B elevation comes in two different flavors.
This is important if you have to order parts. For example, the older
unit uses a light weight motor and costs about $80. The newer version
like I have costs almost $250.00 for the motor which is heavier duty.
YOu have received a lot of good information here. Also, if you are
interested you can go to my site which contains a G5400.zip file with
pictures, drawings, schematics, and other information provided by many
on this list. Hopefully it will be of some help to you.
ftp://ftp.bristor-assoc.com/pub/Amateur/Satellite/G5400.zip
Regards,
Reid, W4UPD
Amsat #17002
On 5/3/2011 1:10 AM, John Kopala wrote:
> One correction to the information on the G5400B. The schematic locates
the capacitors in the rotor for
> elevation and in the control box for azimuth.
>
> This unit uses relays to perform the actual switching. So check the
following:
> 1. Disconnect wires 4, 5, and 6 to the elevation rotor. If you don't
disconnect the wires, you will get a reading on both pins 4 and 5 measured
from pin 6 due to the run capacitor.
> 2. Use a voltmeter to check for AC voltage between pin 6 and Pin 5 when
you press the UP button.
> 3. Check for AC voltage between pin 6 and pin 4 when you press the down
button.
> 4. I don't know the exact voltage but would guess something around 25 to
30 volts AC.
> 5. If these work correctly, the problem could be the limit switch, the run
capacitor, or the motor, all located in the rotor housing.
> 6. If either voltage is not present the problem is in the control box and
could be either the relay or the relay driver transistor.
> That should help pin things down quickly. I'll send the schematic directly.
>
> John Kopala
> N7JK
>
> Hi Folks,
> hope in an help to solve my problem with my Rotator Yaesu G-5400B.
> Today i was tracking the ISS, ad while i was tracking it I got The AO-51 in
> AOS. As I am using the Trackbox, and i did not have under my eyes the
> control box, I heard the Trackbox passing from ISS to AO-51. I gave an eye
> to the control box and saw it was stuck at 35 degrees and it did not go
> down to the 0 degrees to start the AOS. I have pulled out the connector
> which connects the control box to the Track box and tried manually To bring
> down the antennas. I've tried to press the "DOWN" switch, but they did not
> move from that position.
> I've tried to press the "UP" switch and noticed that the antennas moves
> going up.
> Then i have tried also with the "RIGHT" and "LEFT" switches of the Azimuth
> and noticed also that the antennas moves in both sides.
> At the end i can say that the antenna moves in all the positions except for
> down.
> Please anybody can tell me what is happened?
> As the antennas are now stuck at 45 degrees i am afraid that the wind can
> cause problems.
> I Hope in an help.
> Any help will be really appreciated.
> Thanks in Advance
>
>
> 73 de Enzo IK8OZV
>
> _______________________________________________
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Message: 11
Date: Tue, 03 May 2011 08:46:44 -0400
From: "Mark L. Hammond" <marklhammond@xxxxx.xxx>
Subject: [amsat-bb] Re: Help Desperately with Rotator YAESU g-5400b
To: w4upd <updwrb@xxxxxxxxxxxxx.xxx>, amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxx
Message-ID: <f0mt1g00K56cfur050mtAq@xxxxx.xxx>
Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii"
If I'm not mistaken, Enzo did a bunch of wire swapping and now it is working
correctly. Seems like it was a connection issue.
73,
Mark N8MH
At 08:30 AM 5/3/2011 -0400, w4upd wrote:
>Keep in mind that the G5400B elevation comes in two different flavors.
>This is important if you have to order parts. For example, the older
>unit uses a light weight motor and costs about $80. The newer version
>like I have costs almost $250.00 for the motor which is heavier duty.
>
>YOu have received a lot of good information here. Also, if you are
>interested you can go to my site which contains a G5400.zip file with
>pictures, drawings, schematics, and other information provided by many
>on this list. Hopefully it will be of some help to you.
>
> ftp://ftp.bristor-assoc.com/pub/Amateur/Satellite/G5400.zip
>
>Regards,
>
> Reid, W4UPD
> Amsat #17002
>
>
>On 5/3/2011 1:10 AM, John Kopala wrote:
>> One correction to the information on the G5400B. The schematic locates
the capacitors in the rotor for
>> elevation and in the control box for azimuth.
>>
>> This unit uses relays to perform the actual switching. So check the
following:
>> 1. Disconnect wires 4, 5, and 6 to the elevation rotor. If you don't
disconnect the wires, you will get a reading on both pins 4 and 5 measured
from pin 6 due to the run capacitor.
>> 2. Use a voltmeter to check for AC voltage between pin 6 and Pin 5 when
you press the UP button.
>> 3. Check for AC voltage between pin 6 and pin 4 when you press the down
button.
>> 4. I don't know the exact voltage but would guess something around 25 to
30 volts AC.
>> 5. If these work correctly, the problem could be the limit switch, the
run capacitor, or the motor, all located in the rotor housing.
>> 6. If either voltage is not present the problem is in the control box and
could be either the relay or the relay driver transistor.
>> That should help pin things down quickly. I'll send the schematic
directly.
>>
>> John Kopala
>> N7JK
>>
>> Hi Folks,
>> hope in an help to solve my problem with my Rotator Yaesu G-5400B.
>> Today i was tracking the ISS, ad while i was tracking it I got The AO-51
in
>> AOS. As I am using the Trackbox, and i did not have under my eyes the
>> control box, I heard the Trackbox passing from ISS to AO-51. I gave an eye
>> to the control box and saw it was stuck at 35 degrees and it did not go
>> down to the 0 degrees to start the AOS. I have pulled out the connector
>> which connects the control box to the Track box and tried manually To bring
>> down the antennas. I've tried to press the "DOWN" switch, but they did not
>> move from that position.
>> I've tried to press the "UP" switch and noticed that the antennas moves
>> going up.
>> Then i have tried also with the "RIGHT" and "LEFT" switches of the Azimuth
>> and noticed also that the antennas moves in both sides.
>> At the end i can say that the antenna moves in all the positions except for
>> down.
>> Please anybody can tell me what is happened?
>> As the antennas are now stuck at 45 degrees i am afraid that the wind can
>> cause problems.
>> I Hope in an help.
>> Any help will be really appreciated.
>> Thanks in Advance
>>
>>
>> 73 de Enzo IK8OZV
>>
>> _______________________________________________
>> 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: 12
Date: Tue, 03 May 2011 10:40:20 -0400
From: Andrew Glasbrenner <glasbrenner@xxxxxxxxxx.xxx>
Subject: [amsat-bb] SO-67
To: Amsat-BB <amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxx>
Message-ID: <4DC013D4.4080904@xxxxxxxxxx.xxx>
Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1; format=flowed
Thanks to the hard work of the folks at Sunspace and AMSAT-SA, it looks
like SO-67 will be back on this week. I have sent them the following
schedule for North and South America, although sometimes not all the
passes are possible. Take advantage of this satellite while we reload AO-51!
73, Drew KO4MA
3MAY2011
0000
0115
0305
0440
1010
1145
1305
1440
1610
1745
1915
2325
4MAY2010
0110
0245
0425
1125
1300
1420
1555
1725
2305
5MAY2010
0055
0230
0405
0545
1105
1235
1400
1535
1710
1840
2245
6MAY2010
0020
0205
0345
0520
1050
1225
1345
1515
1650
1825
2230
7MAY2011
0000
0150
0325
0500
0640
1030
1200
1325
1455
1630
1805
1940
2215
2345
8MAY2011
0125
0310
0445
0620
1010
1145
1305
1440
1610
1745
1925
2325
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Message: 13
Date: Tue, 03 May 2011 10:46:39 -0400
From: Dee <morsesat@xxxxxxxxx.xxx>
Subject: [amsat-bb] Re: Question about radios
To: "'Alvaro Gaviria'" <algaviri1@xxx.xxx.xx>, amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxx
Message-ID: <197587842F584813810E6D82994448FE@xxxxxxxx>
Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii
Andrew,
Being in this end of the hobby for "many" years, I have learned that
sometimes the choice comes down to what you can afford. While the TS2000 is
a nice radio, with the birdie problem, it leaves a question. Ihave had 2
Icom 910's for many years and even have one of them adapted with the 1.2ghz
module. Both have worked flawless and have been more than adequate. The
new ICOM 9100 (which you ask about) is a bit pricey for the bands provided.
I have been following the production of the 9100 and it has become out of an
average hams price range. While the specs are very good, you can achieve
the same effect with a TS2000 - Icom 910- Yaesu 847 and even the older icom
820 (?) -
Once again, I have always advised sat ops to spend the money on the antennas
and coax as this is where you'll find the most advantage for your operation.
Good luck and go to the AMSAT website to obtain a truck load of info
pertaining to satellite station construction and operating advice.
73,
Dee, NB2F
NJ AMSAT Coordinator
-----Original Message-----
From: amsat-bb-bounces@xxxxx.xxx [mailto:amsat-bb-bounces@xxxxx.xxxx On
Behalf Of Alvaro Gaviria
Sent: Monday, May 02, 2011 4:51 PM
To: amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxx
Subject: [amsat-bb] Question about radios
Hello all,
Can someone tell what is better for satellite work, the Kenwood TS-2000X or
the Icom IC- 9100 ??
Best regards
Andrew
HK4MKE
_________________________
http://astroretiro.260mb.com/
algaviri1@xxx.xxx.xx
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Message: 14
Date: Tue, 03 May 2011 07:50:24 -0800
From: "Edward R. Cole" <kl7uw@xxxxxxxxx.xxx>
Subject: [amsat-bb] Re: Question about radios
To: amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxx
Message-ID: <201105031550.p43FoOCR017965@xxxxxxx.xxxxxxxxx.xxx>
Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii"; format=flowed
Having the FT-847 since early 1998 and observing the IC-910 I would
recommend both over the TS-2000 or new IC-9100 on basis of bucks
spent. I realize both the 847 and 910 are out of production but good
used units are available for <$900.
The TS-2000 "birdie" issue is unforgivable for the money spent
(Unless you are not interested in satellites which the FT-857/897
would then be my choice). The IC-9100 is outrageously expensive and
would only be a choice if you have no HF equipment. It is still too
new for a complete opinion (for what you spend you could have top
notch transverters and a new K3*, or buy two FT-817 with amps for a lot less).
*Note: the K3 is not able to do duplex at this time, but I have an
idea how it could by using the dual receiver IF.
My K3 with DEMI transverter is much superior to the FT-847 on 2m, but
that is only for very weak-signal applications (satellites are on the
strong side of weak-signal if you get my drift), and use on HF (which
is not the question that was asked).
73, Ed - KL7UW
At 06:46 AM 5/3/2011, Dee wrote:
>Andrew,
>Being in this end of the hobby for "many" years, I have learned that
>sometimes the choice comes down to what you can afford. While the TS2000 is
>a nice radio, with the birdie problem, it leaves a question. Ihave had 2
>Icom 910's for many years and even have one of them adapted with the 1.2ghz
>module. Both have worked flawless and have been more than adequate. The
>new ICOM 9100 (which you ask about) is a bit pricey for the bands provided.
>I have been following the production of the 9100 and it has become out of an
>average hams price range. While the specs are very good, you can achieve
>the same effect with a TS2000 - Icom 910- Yaesu 847 and even the older icom
>820 (?) -
>Once again, I have always advised sat ops to spend the money on the antennas
>and coax as this is where you'll find the most advantage for your operation.
>Good luck and go to the AMSAT website to obtain a truck load of info
>pertaining to satellite station construction and operating advice.
>73,
>Dee, NB2F
>NJ AMSAT Coordinator
>
>-----Original Message-----
>From: amsat-bb-bounces@xxxxx.xxx [mailto:amsat-bb-bounces@xxxxx.xxxx On
>Behalf Of Alvaro Gaviria
>Sent: Monday, May 02, 2011 4:51 PM
>To: amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxx
>Subject: [amsat-bb] Question about radios
>
>Hello all,
>
>
>
>Can someone tell what is better for satellite work, the Kenwood TS-2000X or
>the Icom IC- 9100 ??
>
>
>
>Best regards
>
>
>
>Andrew
>HK4MKE
>
>
>
>_________________________
>
>http://astroretiro.260mb.com/
>
>algaviri1@xxx.xxx.xx
>
>
>
>
>
>_______________________________________________
>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!
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>
>
>_______________________________________________
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73, Ed - KL7UW, WD2XSH/45
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Message: 15
Date: Tue, 3 May 2011 12:29:16 -0400
From: Martha <martha@xxxxx.xxx>
Subject: [amsat-bb] AMSAT-TAPR Dayton Dinner
To: AMSAT BB <amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxx>
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Just a reminder that the cutoff date for the AMSAT-TAPR dinner at Dayton is
May 16th. You can register at the AMSAT website. We will NOT be selling
tickets at the booth.
See you soon - 73, Martha
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Message: 16
Date: Tue, 3 May 2011 09:31:16 -0700
From: Kevin Deane <summit496@xxxx.xxx>
Subject: [amsat-bb] SO-67
To: <amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxx>
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Just went over and was working beautiful as usual, the always strong signal
was dying for voices of humans that were no were to be found....Ho humm, you
would think with the 51 down people would be all over the 67...
Well I look forward to working people new and old, have not heard N8RO
lately...Also hoping the 51 is ok. Do we still have Hope for the 68?
Thanks to all who make it happen, US and other countries!
Kevin
KF7MYK
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Message: 17
Date: Tue, 3 May 2011 09:42:37 -0700
From: David Palmer <zdap42@xxxxx.xxx>
Subject: [amsat-bb] KB5WIA/P Death Valley Trip Report
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Hi Everyone,
The trip to Death Valley went well! We travelled from home (grid CM88
west of Sacramento) east by Lake Tahoe and then south down the east
side of the Sierras. First day camping was at Eureka Dunes in
northern Death Valley National Park, where I was able to make a number
of satellite contacts (grid DM17). Next day we took 4-wheel-drive
roads from the Eureka Valley over Steele Pass to Saline Valley, and
then up the Lippincott road to Racetrack Valley. We camped out near
the moving rocks of the Racetrack, and I was able to make a few more
satellite contacts from there (DM16). Especially nice was a morning
round-table QSO on Oscar 7 while out in the desert, we had five
stations on the bird and a nice conversation!
The equipment worked well -- I brought my usual satellite portable
station, consisting of the pair of Yaesu FT-817ND radios, an Elk
antenna, and a 7-Ah SLA battery for power. Something new that I've
been doing is running the radios entirely off solar power -- I have a
set of PowerFilm solar panels (20 watts total) that I use exclusively
for recharging the SLA battery. I set up the solar array whenever
it's convenient to top off the battery, it provides more than enough
power for my intermittent satellite operation.
A map of the route along with some photos of the scenery and radio
equipment is at:
http://kb5wia.blogspot.com
73 de Dave KB5WIA
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Message: 18
Date: Tue, 03 May 2011 09:54:50 -0700
From: Clint Bradford <clintbradford@xxx.xxx>
Subject: [amsat-bb] Sat Presentations for May 2011
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Clint Bradford, K6LCS, will be presenting his "How to Work the FM
Amateur Satellites With Your HT" session at the following clubs in the
month of May, 2011. ALL are welcome to attend.
Attendees will be shown everything needed to work the FM ham
satellites - with a re-occurring theme of, "Most hams already have
most of the necessary equipment ... " Attendees should download
the four-page tutorial beforehand at ...
http://www.work-sat.com
... and Clint welcomes pre-presentation questions. Call him at
909-241-7666, or send email to clint@xxxxxxxxxxxxx.xxx .
Chattanooga Tennessee ARC, 7PM local time
Thursday, May 5, 2011
American Red Cross chapter
3801 McCallie Avenue
Chattanooga TN 37403
Iredell County ARS, 7PM local time
May 12, 2011
Julia's Talley House Restaurant
Highway 21 North
Troutman NC 28166
Palos Verdes ARC, 7:30PM PDT
Wednesday, May 18, 2011
Hesse Park Community Room
23901 Hawthorne Boulevard
Rancho Palos Verdes CA 90275
West Coast ARC, 7PM PDT
Thursday, May 19, 2011
Huntington Beach Senior Outreach Center
1718 Orange Avenue
Huntington Beach CA 92648-2478
Barrow ARC, 7PM local time
Tuesday, May 24, 2011
Barrow Regional Medical Center - 3rd floor conference room
316 North Broad Street
Winder Georgia 30680
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