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Today's Topics:
1. Dayton Frequency? (KM9U)
2. Re: Fm satellite Frequencies and Doppler (Gordon JC Pearce)
3. Re: Dayton Frequency? (Alan P. Biddle)
4. Re: Fm satellite Frequencies and Doppler (P.H.)
5. Re: Satellites Over US West Coast (Paul Delaney - K6HR)
6. Re: Fm satellite Frequencies and Doppler (Jeremy Bomkamp)
7. Re: Satellites Over US West Coast (Nigel Gunn G8IFF/W8IFF)
8. Re: IHU (Peter Guelzow)
9. Re: Fm satellite Frequencies and Doppler (Zachary Beougher)
10. Re: Fm satellite Frequencies and Doppler (Alexander Sack)
11. Re: Satellites Over US West Coast (Andreas Junge)
12. Re: satellite VUCC #210! (Ted)
13. Re: Satellites Over US West Coast (Alan P. Biddle)
14. revised VUCC fees; comparison updated (John Papay)
15. Re: Dayton Frequency? (Dave Taylor)
16. Re: Dayton Frequency? (KM9U)
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Message: 1
Date: Mon, 16 May 2011 17:47:38 -0400
From: "KM9U" <arskm9u@xxxxx.xxx>
Subject: [amsat-bb] Dayton Frequency?
To: <amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxx>
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I plan to attend Dayton this year (first time since 1981) and would like to
meet some of those that I've contacts with on the satellites.
I was wondering if there might be an "agreed on" 2m or 70cm frequency
(other than the normal simplex frequencies) that has been established for
our "group"?
Hope to see many of you in Dayton!
73,
Chuck, KM9U
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Message: 2
Date: Mon, 16 May 2011 22:57:43 +0100
From: Gordon JC Pearce <gordonjcp@xxxx.xxx>
Subject: [amsat-bb] Re: Fm satellite Frequencies and Doppler
To: amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxx
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On Mon, 2011-05-16 at 17:25 -0400, Zachary Beougher wrote:
>
> Since AO27 switches off way before LOS, you will probably never need the
> last frequency - 436.785 - but these would be the common frequency steps for
Is AO-27 even on over the UK? Every time I've checked the schedule
page, it's only been on for passes over the US.
Gordon MM0YEQ
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Message: 3
Date: Mon, 16 May 2011 17:15:04 -0500
From: "Alan P. Biddle" <APBIDDLE@xxxxxx.xxx>
Subject: [amsat-bb] Re: Dayton Frequency?
To: "'KM9U'" <arskm9u@xxxxx.xxx>
Cc: AMSAT-BB <amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxx>
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Chuck,
Nominally, there are a couple of DARA repeaters which are suggested for
AMSAT:
145.410 MHz -600 KHz 118.8 Hz Pl
442.375 MHz +5 MHz 118.8 HZ Pl
I monitor them when driving around, but don't hear much AMSAT-specific
traffic. Friendly folks though! Inside the arena, I don't even try, due to
the intermod and general din.
73s,
Alan
WA4SCA
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Sent: Monday, May 16, 2011 4:48 PM
To: amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxx
Subject: [amsat-bb] Dayton Frequency?
I plan to attend Dayton this year (first time since 1981) and would like to
meet some of those that I've contacts with on the satellites.
I was wondering if there might be an "agreed on" 2m or 70cm frequency
(other than the normal simplex frequencies) that has been established for
our "group"?
Hope to see many of you in Dayton!
73,
Chuck, KM9U
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Message: 4
Date: Mon, 16 May 2011 23:15:13 +0100
From: "P.H." <bbjunkie@xxx.xxx>
Subject: [amsat-bb] Re: Fm satellite Frequencies and Doppler
To: amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxx
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Hi Gordon,
It is sometimes, although it is quite rare. Usually when tracking
North over central Europe and usually off within 6 or 7 minutes of
AOS.
73
Pete
2i0VAX
On Mon, May 16, 2011 at 10:57 PM, Gordon JC Pearce <gordonjcp@xxxx.xxx> wrote:
> On Mon, 2011-05-16 at 17:25 -0400, Zachary Beougher wrote:
>
>>
>> Since AO27 switches off way before LOS, you will probably never need the
>> last frequency - 436.785 - but these would be the common frequency steps
for
>
> Is AO-27 even on over the UK? ?Every time I've checked the schedule
> page, it's only been on for passes over the US.
>
> Gordon MM0YEQ
>
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Message: 5
Date: Mon, 16 May 2011 15:17:31 -0700
From: "Paul Delaney - K6HR" <paul.hamradio@xxxxxxx.xxx>
Subject: [amsat-bb] Re: Satellites Over US West Coast
To: "'Andreas Junge'" <andreas@xxxx.xxx>
Cc: amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxx
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OK now I'm getting somewhere!
My SatPC32 predictions DO NOT match the info on the AMSAT link below!
My location appears to be entered correctly into the tracking program, the
PC clock is correct and the keps are updated against the 'nasa.all' source.
AMSAT shows next FO-29 pass as 22:41:15 - 23:01:29
My SatPC32 shows FO-29 pass as 22:24:00 - 22:33:00
No wonder I don't hear anything!
Now...what could be wrong in my SatPC32 setup to cause this?
Paul Delaney - K6HR
paul.hamradio@xxxxxxx.xxx
http://k6hr.dyndns.org:8080
Can you hear the beacon on FO-29? You also might have to adjust the uplink
frequency in he CAT menu in SatPC32 to find your signal.
Do your SatPC32 predictions match the ones from the AMSAT online prediction?
http://www.amsat.org/amsat-new/tools/predict/
i'd be happy to be on one of the passes to listen for you or transmit.
73,
Andreas, N6NU
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Message: 6
Date: Mon, 16 May 2011 15:32:40 -0700 (PDT)
From: Jeremy Bomkamp <wa113y3s@xxxxx.xxx>
Subject: [amsat-bb] Re: Fm satellite Frequencies and Doppler
To: amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxx
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It should be on for every ascending pass about the time it crosses 28-30
degrees
north latitude. There is a program here that will allow you to see when AO-27
is in analogue repeater
mode: http://sites.google.com/site/ao27satellitescheduler/
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Message: 7
Date: Mon, 16 May 2011 22:33:05 +0000
From: Nigel Gunn G8IFF/W8IFF <nigel@xxxxx.xxx>
Subject: [amsat-bb] Re: Satellites Over US West Coast
To: Paul Delaney - K6HR <paul.hamradio@xxxxxxx.xxx>
Cc: amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxxx 'Andreas Junge' <andreas@xxxx.xxx>
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I agree with the Amsat times for the next pass over west coast.
Get a free copy of Orbitron.
On 16-May-11 22:17, Paul Delaney - K6HR wrote:
>
> OK now I'm getting somewhere!
> My SatPC32 predictions DO NOT match the info on the AMSAT link below!
>
> My location appears to be entered correctly into the tracking program, the
> PC clock is correct and the keps are updated against the 'nasa.all' source.
>
> AMSAT shows next FO-29 pass as 22:41:15 - 23:01:29
>
> My SatPC32 shows FO-29 pass as 22:24:00 - 22:33:00
>
> No wonder I don't hear anything!
> Now...what could be wrong in my SatPC32 setup to cause this?
>
>
> Paul Delaney - K6HR
> paul.hamradio@xxxxxxx.xxx
> http://k6hr.dyndns.org:8080
>
>
> Can you hear the beacon on FO-29? You also might have to adjust the uplink
> frequency in he CAT menu in SatPC32 to find your signal.
>
> Do your SatPC32 predictions match the ones from the AMSAT online prediction?
>
> http://www.amsat.org/amsat-new/tools/predict/
>
> i'd be happy to be on one of the passes to listen for you or transmit.
>
> 73,
>
> Andreas, N6NU
>
>
>
>
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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: 8
Date: Tue, 17 May 2011 00:34:06 +0200
From: Peter Guelzow <peter.guelzow@xxxxxx.xx>
Subject: [amsat-bb] Re: IHU
To: amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxx
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Hi,
Domenico is right.. Integrated Housekeeping Unit .. not Internal...
73s Peter DB2OS
On 16.05.2011 19:44, i8cvs wrote:
> Hi Clint,
>
> "IHU" stands for "Integrated Housekeeping Unit."
>
> 73" de
>
> i8CVS Domenico
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Clint Bradford" <clintbradford@xxx.xxx>
> To: "AMSAT BB" <amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxx>
> Sent: Monday, May 16, 2011 6:16 PM
> Subject: [amsat-bb] IHU
>
>
>> Excuse my ignorance (just consider the source, guys ... ) but what is the
> "IHU" that's onboard AO-51?
>> -Internal Heating Unit?
>> -Receiver section (I Hear U?)
>> -Temp sensor (It's Hot Underneath)
>>
>>
>> DREW>> ... the IHU crashes each eclipse ...
>>
>>
>> Clint Bradford
>> clintbradford@xxx.xxx
>>
>>
>>
>>
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Message: 9
Date: Mon, 16 May 2011 18:51:55 -0400
From: "Zachary Beougher" <zack.kd8ksn@xxxxxxx.xxx>
Subject: [amsat-bb] Re: Fm satellite Frequencies and Doppler
To: "Alexander Sack" <pisymbol@xxxxx.xxx>
Cc: Clint Bradford <clintbradford@xxx.xxx>, amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxxxxxxxxx
Bradford <clintbrad4d@xxxxxxxxx.xxx>
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Actually, I just use the VFO on my D7A as well. ;-)
As far as stepping on someone, it is going to happen on a single channel
satellite, just make sure it is not deliberate. Listen, if no one is
calling or in the middle of a QSO, jump in! Don't be afraid to throw your
call out.
Another thing that you should definitely consider - full duplex. In case
you don't know what this is, full duplex is simultaneously listening to the
downlink WHILE transmitting. This prevents a lot of useless QRM. When you
call, you can not only tell if you are stepping on someone, but you can hear
how good/bad your uplink signal is, and you can be sure that you are getting
through and not just getting stepped on. You are even ahead of the game -
the TH-D72A has this feature! All you need to do is learn how to use it.
You may, however, want to try a few more passes before diving into full
duplex. Full duplex will not do you any good if you have trouble hearing or
tracking the birds.
73!
Zack
KD8KSN
-----Original Message-----
From: Alexander Sack
Sent: Monday, May 16, 2011 5:45 PM
To: Zachary Beougher
Cc: Clint Bradford ; Clint Bradford ; amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxx
Subject: Re: [amsat-bb] Re: Fm satellite Frequencies and Doppler
On Mon, May 16, 2011 at 5:25 PM, Zachary Beougher
<zack.kd8ksn@xxxxxxx.xxx> wrote:
> Alexandar,
>
> I am not sure how you have it programmed into the radio so far, but I
> would
> program 5 memory frequencies into your HT:
>
> (AO27)
>
> 436.805 (AOS)
> 436.800
> 436.795 (TCA - Time Of Closest Approach)
> 436.790
> 436.785 (LOS)
>
> Since AO27 switches off way before LOS, you will probably never need the
> last frequency - 436.785 - but these would be the common frequency steps
> for
> a typical bird like AO51, SO50, etc. Don't be afraid to make adjustments
> either. I find that to hear the 30 sec. of TLM right before AO27 switches
> to VOX I have to be at 436.810. This is probably more a feature of the
> radio itself. If you are having trouble hear at AOS or LOS, try adjusting
> your downlink by 5kHz.
>
> You can also add alpha-numeric tags to your frequencies to keep them in
> order:
>
> AO27-1
> AO27-2
> AO27-TCA
> AO27-4
> AO27-5
>
> There are many different variations you can choose from.
>
Let me tell you what I have been doing:
I have programmed my TH-D72A with the TCA as a base. I switch to it
then move it to my VFO (F+VFO). When the bird is going to approach, I
instantly go up 10Khz and work from there. Its actually ridiculously
easy to just switch down via the tuning knob (so programming above
doesn't really buy you much). Typically depending on the bird's
doppler, I wound up finding the signal a bit lower than 10khz up (its
not like my AL-800 instantly picks up the signal at 5 degree
elevation) but when it does, I'm good for the remainder of the pass.
The AO-51 FAQ page spells it out very nicely. Knowing the polar chart
in your head for the pass is very helpful. It allows you to
gracefully move with the signal as the satellite passes over you.
My biggest issue right now is knowing when to call out. The flurry of
folks calling CQ on each pass where I live (FN20) makes it very hard
to either a) not step on anyone and b) even find a window to get in.
I will keep trying though (maybe when the weather gets a bit better on
the East Coast).
73
-aps
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Message: 10
Date: Mon, 16 May 2011 19:21:18 -0400
From: Alexander Sack <pisymbol@xxxxx.xxx>
Subject: [amsat-bb] Re: Fm satellite Frequencies and Doppler
To: Zachary Beougher <zack.kd8ksn@xxxxxxx.xxx>
Cc: Clint Bradford <clintbradford@xxx.xxx>, amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxxxxxxxxx
Bradford <clintbrad4d@xxxxxxxxx.xxx>
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On Mon, May 16, 2011 at 6:51 PM, Zachary Beougher
<zack.kd8ksn@xxxxxxx.xxx> wrote:
> Actually, I just use the VFO on my D7A as well. ;-)
>
> As far as stepping on someone, it is going to happen on a single channel
> satellite, just make sure it is not deliberate. ?Listen, if no one is
> calling or in the middle of a QSO, jump in! ?Don't be afraid to throw your
> call out.
Definitely. I am try to be as polite as possible, that's all I say.
> Another thing that you should definitely consider - full duplex. ?In case
> you don't know what this is, full duplex is simultaneously listening to the
> d
Zack of course I'm on full duplex! But I need to get my headset/mic
to really make use of it. Right now when I key up I put the volume
down low to try to not QRM the repeater with an open squelch. I think
tomorrow I should receive my headset and I should be good to go.
Again, thanks for all the tips,
-aps
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Message: 11
Date: Mon, 16 May 2011 16:27:47 -0700
From: Andreas Junge <andreas@xxxx.xxx>
Subject: [amsat-bb] Re: Satellites Over US West Coast
To: Paul Delaney - K6HR <paul.hamradio@xxxxxxx.xxx>
Cc: amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxx
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Paul,
for each entry in the listbox (amateur.txt, geo.txt ...) highlight the entry
and click "Update Keps" separately.
73,
Andreas, N6NU
On May 16, 2011, at 3:17 PM, Paul Delaney - K6HR wrote:
>
> OK now I'm getting somewhere!
> My SatPC32 predictions DO NOT match the info on the AMSAT link below!
>
> My location appears to be entered correctly into the tracking program, the
> PC clock is correct and the keps are updated against the 'nasa.all' source.
>
> AMSAT shows next FO-29 pass as 22:41:15 - 23:01:29
>
> My SatPC32 shows FO-29 pass as 22:24:00 - 22:33:00
>
> No wonder I don't hear anything!
> Now...what could be wrong in my SatPC32 setup to cause this?
>
>
> Paul Delaney - K6HR
> paul.hamradio@xxxxxxx.xxx
> http://k6hr.dyndns.org:8080
>
>
> Can you hear the beacon on FO-29? You also might have to adjust the uplink
> frequency in he CAT menu in SatPC32 to find your signal.
>
> Do your SatPC32 predictions match the ones from the AMSAT online prediction?
>
> http://www.amsat.org/amsat-new/tools/predict/
>
> i'd be happy to be on one of the passes to listen for you or transmit.
>
> 73,
>
> Andreas, N6NU
>
>
>
>
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Message: 12
Date: Mon, 16 May 2011 16:28:34 -0700
From: "Ted" <k7trkradio@xxxxxxx.xxx>
Subject: [amsat-bb] Re: satellite VUCC #210!
To: <amsat-bb@xxxxxx.xxx>, <amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxx>
Message-ID: <51E5F1922B76460984928BB3681A372E@xxxxxxxxxxx>
Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii"
CONGRATS Patrick !!!
73, Ted, K7TRK
-----Original Message-----
From: amsat-bb-bounces@xxxxx.xxx [mailto:amsat-bb-bounces@xxxxx.xxxx On
Behalf Of Patrick STODDARD (WD9EWK/VA7EWK)
Sent: Monday, May 16, 2011 2:13 PM
To: amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxx
Subject: [amsat-bb] satellite VUCC #210!
Hi!
After I resubmitted my satellite VUCC application last Tuesday (10th)
through the Logbook of the World, things seem to be working so much
better. That application was approved the day after I submitted it
(Wednesday, 11 May). Then the VUCC certificate and pin were mailed
from ARRL on Thursday according to the postmark on the cardboard
mailing tube, and it was in my mailbox today. Now this is how the
electronic VUCC application process should work. Again, thanks to
those who have submitted their logs to the LOTW system. I'm now at
114 confirmed via LOTW, as one more grid was confirmed in the past
few days since my application was processed.
I'm happy that ARRL was able to process this application in a way
much more timely than my original VUCC application back in February.
I think there are still some bugs in the process of moving VUCC into
the LOTW system, and maybe some will be able to talk with the ARRL
folks at Dayton later this week about that. The document that John
K8YSE referenced earlier today about the discrepancy between VUCC
and DXCC application fees is an interesting read. It shows what I
(and others) have felt about the VUCC fee structure. This, too,
is something that should be brought up to the ARRL at Dayton. This
has already had an effect on whether hams will apply for - or get
endorsements for - VUCC awards.
For those going to Dayton, have a great time!
73!
Patrick WD9EWK/VA7EWK
http://www.wd9ewk.net/
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Message: 13
Date: Mon, 16 May 2011 18:49:44 -0500
From: "Alan P. Biddle" <APBIDDLE@xxxxxx.xxx>
Subject: [amsat-bb] Re: Satellites Over US West Coast
To: "'Paul Delaney - K6HR'" <paul.hamradio@xxxxxxx.xxx>
Cc: AMSAT-BB <amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxx>
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Paul,
There are really only three possibilities. Your QTH, your Keps, or your
system clock. Fortunately, it is easy to find the culprit.
On the AMSAT predict page, select pass prediction, and then near the top of
the table, "View current location of FO-29." That will bring up a real time
map. Look at both maps, and make certain your QTH is correctly displayed on
both.
Next, compare the AMSAT page position of the satellite with the real time
SATPC32 prediction. (Both give the Sub-Satellite Points numerically, but
use different conventions.) The maps are sufficiently different you may
need to wait until the satellite passes some readily identifiable point such
as a coastline to compare. (Even if your QTH is wrong on one of the
programs, the current position should be correct. If not, then your system
clock or Keps are suspect.)
If the QTH is good but the current satellite position is not, then on the
main SATPC32 page open the Satellites menu, and then check the Source Files
in the left window. Make certain it is NASA.ALL and look at the very bottom
where it will give you the date File Date. It should be today if you
updated it. It is entirely possible to have a different source file than
NASA.ALL selected. If it is an old one, then you will see an error. Right
now, FO-29 agrees exactly on SATPC32, the AMSAT tracking page, and another
program I use. (The are other issues which apply only to the ISS, but are
not a factor on FO-29 since it is "well behaved.")
There are some more obscure possibilities, but knowing the result of your
tests should allow us to narrow down the possibilities.
73s,
Alan
WA4SCA
-----Original Message-----
From: amsat-bb-bounces@xxxxx.xxx [mailto:amsat-bb-bounces@xxxxx.xxxx On
Behalf Of Paul Delaney - K6HR
Sent: Monday, May 16, 2011 5:18 PM
To: 'Andreas Junge'
Cc: amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxx
Subject: [amsat-bb] Re: Satellites Over US West Coast
OK now I'm getting somewhere!
My SatPC32 predictions DO NOT match the info on the AMSAT link below!
My location appears to be entered correctly into the tracking program, the
PC clock is correct and the keps are updated against the 'nasa.all' source.
AMSAT shows next FO-29 pass as 22:41:15 - 23:01:29
My SatPC32 shows FO-29 pass as 22:24:00 - 22:33:00
No wonder I don't hear anything!
Now...what could be wrong in my SatPC32 setup to cause this?
Paul Delaney - K6HR
paul.hamradio@xxxxxxx.xxx
http://k6hr.dyndns.org:8080
Can you hear the beacon on FO-29? You also might have to adjust the uplink
frequency in he CAT menu in SatPC32 to find your signal.
Do your SatPC32 predictions match the ones from the AMSAT online prediction?
http://www.amsat.org/amsat-new/tools/predict/
i'd be happy to be on one of the passes to listen for you or transmit.
73,
Andreas, N6NU
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Message: 14
Date: Mon, 16 May 2011 20:03:56 -0400
From: John Papay <john@xxxxxx.xxx>
Subject: [amsat-bb] revised VUCC fees; comparison updated
To: amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxx
Message-ID: <100871.14402.qm@xxxxxxx.xxx.xxxx.xxx.xxxxx.xxx>
Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii"; format=flowed
Chris, KC0YBM, discovered that the new VUCC application
form dated "May2011" has some reduced fees on it. I have
revised my one page comparison accordingly. It can be
downloaded at: http://www.papays.com/vuccfees052011.pdf
The major concern is the initial application for VUCC compared
to DXCC. If you submit 120 cards for your initial VUCC award,
you'll pay $35.00. If you submit 120 cards for your initial
DXCC award, you will pay only $12.00! This certainly discourages
participation in the VUCC program from those just starting out.
Note that once again fees were changed without any fanfare. You
just download the application and see what they are. Considering
all of the email we get from the ARRL, you would think that the new
fees would be announced via that venue. Just another point to discuss
with the ARRL.
Please print some copies of the new version and take them with
you to Dayton. It will help put pressure on the situation.
73,
John K8YSE
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Message: 15
Date: Mon, 16 May 2011 20:14:18 -0400
From: Dave Taylor <dave.w8aas@xxxxxxx.xxx>
Subject: [amsat-bb] Re: Dayton Frequency?
To: AMSAT BB <amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxx>
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Those repeaters have been suggested by AMSAT in the past because they
are close to the Fairborn hotel where AMSAT has its room block and
because the repeater owners have welcomed us.
Setting the record straight, however, they do not belong to DARA; they
are run by the Upper Valley ARC.
-- Dave, W8AAS
(looking forward to being home in Dayton again)
On May 16, 2011, at 6:15 PM, Alan P. Biddle wrote:
> Chuck,
>
> Nominally, there are a couple of DARA repeaters which are suggested
> for
> AMSAT:
>
> 145.410 MHz -600 KHz 118.8 Hz Pl
> 442.375 MHz +5 MHz 118.8 HZ Pl
>
> I monitor them when driving around, but don't hear much AMSAT-specific
> traffic. Friendly folks though! Inside the arena, I don't even
> try, due to
> the intermod and general din.
>
>
> 73s,
>
> Alan
> WA4SCA
>
>
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: amsat-bb-bounces@xxxxx.xxx [mailto:amsat-bb-bounces@xxxxx.xxxx
> On
> Behalf Of KM9U
> Sent: Monday, May 16, 2011 4:48 PM
> To: amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxx
> Subject: [amsat-bb] Dayton Frequency?
>
> I plan to attend Dayton this year (first time since 1981) and would
> like to
> meet some of those that I've contacts with on the satellites.
> I was wondering if there might be an "agreed on" 2m or 70cm frequency
> (other than the normal simplex frequencies) that has been
> established for
> our "group"?
>
> Hope to see many of you in Dayton!
> 73,
> Chuck, KM9U
>
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Message: 16
Date: Mon, 16 May 2011 20:39:57 -0400
From: "KM9U" <arskm9u@xxxxx.xxx>
Subject: [amsat-bb] Re: Dayton Frequency?
To: "AMSAT-BB" <amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxx>
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----- Original Message -----
From: "Alan P. Biddle" <APBIDDLE@xxxxxx.xxx>
To: "'KM9U'" <arskm9u@xxxxx.xxx>
Cc: "AMSAT-BB" <amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxx>
Sent: Monday, May 16, 2011 18:15
Subject: RE: [amsat-bb] Dayton Frequency?
> Chuck,
>
> Nominally, there are a couple of DARA repeaters which are suggested for
> AMSAT:
>
> 145.410 MHz -600 KHz 118.8 Hz Pl
> 442.375 MHz +5 MHz 118.8 HZ Pl
>
> I monitor them when driving around, but don't hear much AMSAT-specific
> traffic. Friendly folks though! Inside the arena, I don't even try, due
> to
> the intermod and general din.
>
>
> 73s,
>
> Alan
> WA4SCA
>
>
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: amsat-bb-bounces@xxxxx.xxx [mailto:amsat-bb-bounces@xxxxx.xxxx On
> Behalf Of KM9U
> Sent: Monday, May 16, 2011 4:48 PM
> To: amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxx
> Subject: [amsat-bb] Dayton Frequency?
>
> I plan to attend Dayton this year (first time since 1981) and would like
> to
> meet some of those that I've contacts with on the satellites.
> I was wondering if there might be an "agreed on" 2m or 70cm frequency
> (other than the normal simplex frequencies) that has been established for
> our "group"?
>
> Hope to see many of you in Dayton!
> 73,
> Chuck, KM9U
>
> _______________________________________________
> 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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