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Today's Topics:
1. Re: AO-51 Tracking Widget (Clint Bradford)
2. Re: My First Satellite Contacts (Justin Pinnix)
3. Re: AO-51 Tracking Widget (Zachary Beougher)
4. Re: AO-51 Tracking Widget (Clint Bradford)
5. Re: AO-51 Tracking Widget (Jeff Moore)
6. Re: AO-51 Tracking Widget (Clint Bradford)
7. Re: My First Satellite Contacts (Justin Pinnix)
8. ISS QSOs through voice or digipeater for LOTW
(Patrick STODDARD (WD9EWK/VA7EWK))
9. WB2OQQ/ SPECIAL EVENT (Peter Portanova)
10. 70c Band safe from auction, Thanks WB2OQQ (Larry Teran)
11. Re: 70c Band safe from auction, Thanks WB2OQQ (Donald Jacob)
12. Software (Mike1234)
13. Coax (Mike1234)
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Message: 1
Date: Thu, 19 May 2011 12:19:02 -0700
From: Clint Bradford <clintbrad4d@xxxxxxxxx.xxx>
Subject: [amsat-bb] Re: AO-51 Tracking Widget
To: amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxx
Message-ID: <E47250FA-4893-4D80-8930-3AC3582B9979@xxxxxxxxx.xxx>
Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii
>> ... do a View Page Source from your browser. Copy the link for the
gadget and change the satid line ...
That is called "stealing" another's work.
SEND N2YO AN EMAIL - and ask him for what you would like. What is wrong with
doing that?
I had sent him a small donation earlier this year. And he created a CUSTOM
WIDGET for me - just
listing my favorite five satellites.
He is approachable. He answers polite email messages. He is a ham. He SHOULD
be considered a
valuable resource/reference person for us ... and NOT someone whose code
should be snagged and
edited to our whims.
UNLESS, of course, he plainly states that his works are free to the world,
for us to edit however we
want with them. But last time I looked, that was not the case.
Clint Bradford
909-241-7666
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Message: 2
Date: Thu, 19 May 2011 15:44:26 -0400
From: Justin Pinnix <justin@xxxxxxxxxxxxx.xxx>
Subject: [amsat-bb] Re: My First Satellite Contacts
To: Ted <k7trkradio@xxxxxxx.xxx>
Cc: amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxxx Ben Napper <ben.napper@xxxxx.xxx>
Message-ID: <BANLkTinXw3+YDxhrkg8msA78hrHR4ej4Wg@xxxx.xxxxx.xxx>
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On a related note, I saw a FAQ that indicated that LOTW does not accept ISS
contacts. Is that still the case? Seems kinda strange.
On Thu, May 19, 2011 at 2:46 PM, Ted <k7trkradio@xxxxxxx.xxx> wrote:
> Ben,
>
> 1. if you use HRD Logbook, you need to input the satellite name and
> indicate
> 'propagation' as 'satellite' on that tab. Name must be exact name of sat
> including hyphen: AO-51 not ao51. Not doing this will not pick up the
> contact in LoTW.
>
> 2. Always use most current version of HRD. (I think HRD is the best overall
> CAT program as it blends all your needs into 1 program - others will
> disagree) and the price is right ! (there is a HRD Group on Yahoo Groups
> that is helpful or you can look in the HRD forums for an answer)
>
> 3. There is a LoTW tab in the current version of HRD Logbook. If you
> highlight an entry and click the LoTW tab it will prompt you through the
> process. If you have a log page open, you can hold the 'ctrl' key down and
> highlight multiple entries. Or you can export your log and upload the
> entire
> log each time. I have been uploading on a weekly basis, usually on a Monday
> (after a contest or weekend sat passes)
>
> 4. QSL cards are often a budget issue. My personal choice for best quality
> and the ability to work with you on your own design is RUSPRINT (Google it)
> Darryl will customize the back side of the card for sat contacts (look at
> the back of K8YSE's card for example of a layout)
>
> 5. It is customary to include SASE. Ask the other guy - look at his QRZ.com
> page). The frustration is that not all sat folks will return a card, even
> with a SASE, but that is part of the game . Now that LoTW has a VUCC, you
> could rely solely on that, but it may not happen in your lifetime depending
> on your age.
>
> Good hunting, Ted K7TRK
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: amsat-bb-bounces@xxxxx.xxx [mailto:amsat-bb-bounces@xxxxx.xxxx On
> Behalf Of Ben Napper
> Sent: Tuesday, May 17, 2011 2:32 PM
> To: amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxx
> Subject: [amsat-bb] My First Satellite Contacts
>
> Wow!
>
> I've been grinning ear-to-ear for a little while now that I have my first
> satellite contacts completed. I find it astonishing that a hobby as
> mundane
> sounding as Amateur Radio can have any aspect of it that is
> as exhilarating as this experience has been. From the day I got my Tech
> ticket, I've wanted to work the birds, but, being a younger ham, life takes
> its turns. Thank you to my #1 - K8YSE, #2 - AC0RA, #3 - W7JPI, #4 - WA4NV,
> and #5 - K8TL.
>
> That said, I've learned a few things while lurking on here and the
> satellites.
> - Be patient. There's a lot of hams and only a few FM birds. (I'd love to
> get into the linear birds too, but I'd need congressional approval from the
> wife for the budgetary consideration required to make that a reality.)
> - Don't try to transmit on the bird's downlink frequency. No matter how
> hard you try, you will be doing a lot of talking to yourself.
> - Clean up the dog poo in the backyard.
>
> Now, some questions: I want to use Ham Radio Deluxe as my log (unless I
> hear
> of something that is much better) and I'm setup for LotW. How often should
> I upload to LotW? Are there any gotchas with logging satellite contacts?
> Best practices?
>
> Also, I want to (eventually) do paper QSL cards. If you do them, how do
> you
> usually handle them? Who do you recommend to use to get them made?
>
> Thanks,
>
> Ben Napper - KC0PCQ
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Message: 3
Date: Thu, 19 May 2011 16:10:48 -0400
From: "Zachary Beougher" <zack.kd8ksn@xxxxxxx.xxx>
Subject: [amsat-bb] Re: AO-51 Tracking Widget
To: "Clint Bradford" <clintbrad4d@xxxxxxxxx.xxx>, <amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxx>
Message-ID: <SNT111-DS17E3E2B939A97F060EBA06B38E0@xxx.xxx>
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reply-type=original
I am not doing anything with it right now anyway. I can't get it to work on
the blog. The layers are all messed up and I don't really have time to mess
with it.
I wouldn't say I am "editing it to my whim," but after some thought I do
agree an email to him wouldn't hurt - if I even decide I want to put it on
my blog.
73,
Zack
KD8KSN
-----Original Message-----
From: Clint Bradford
Sent: Thursday, May 19, 2011 3:19 PM
To: amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxx
Subject: [amsat-bb] Re: AO-51 Tracking Widget
>> ... do a View Page Source from your browser. Copy the link for the
>> gadget and change the satid line ...
That is called "stealing" another's work.
SEND N2YO AN EMAIL - and ask him for what you would like. What is wrong with
doing that?
I had sent him a small donation earlier this year. And he created a CUSTOM
WIDGET for me - just
listing my favorite five satellites.
He is approachable. He answers polite email messages. He is a ham. He SHOULD
be considered a
valuable resource/reference person for us ... and NOT someone whose code
should be snagged and
edited to our whims.
UNLESS, of course, he plainly states that his works are free to the world,
for us to edit however we
want with them. But last time I looked, that was not the case.
Clint Bradford
909-241-7666
_______________________________________________
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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Message: 4
Date: Thu, 19 May 2011 13:14:20 -0700
From: Clint Bradford <clintbrad4d@xxxxxxxxx.xxx>
Subject: [amsat-bb] Re: AO-51 Tracking Widget
To: "Zachary Beougher" <zack.kd8ksn@xxxxxxx.xxx>
Cc: amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxx
Message-ID: <877608ED-A28D-4BFC-8AEA-875B167EFC83@xxxxxxxxx.xxx>
Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii
>> ... if I even decide I want to put it on my blog.
My Web site visitors appreciate "seeing" where the popular sats are RIGHT
NOW with
my N2YO widget ... I think your visitors will appreciate the feature, too.
Clint
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Message: 5
Date: Thu, 19 May 2011 13:25:10 -0700
From: "Jeff Moore" <tnetcenter@xxxxx.xxx>
Subject: [amsat-bb] Re: AO-51 Tracking Widget
To: "Clint Bradford" <clintbrad4d@xxxxxxxxx.xxx>, <amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxx>
Message-ID: <5D686B81C99044DC9F813BC32C5D9B47@xxxxx>
Content-Type: text/plain; charset="iso-8859-1"
If you had bothered to read my ENTIRE email, you would've seen that I made
these same points regarding copyrights and recommended that the party go to
both the Google and N2YO websites and make certain that was acceptable.
As it turns out, there are a number of widgets on the N2YO website that are
available and as you state, it's highly likely that N2YO will set you up
with exactly what you are looking for. All you have to do is ask!
Jeff Moore -- KE7ACY
----- Original Message -----
From: "Clint Bradford" <clintbrad4d@xxxxxxxxx.xxx>
To: <amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxx>
Sent: Thursday, May 19, 2011 12:19 PM
Subject: [amsat-bb] Re: AO-51 Tracking Widget
>> ... do a View Page Source from your browser. Copy the link for the
>> gadget and change the satid line ...
That is called "stealing" another's work.
SEND N2YO AN EMAIL - and ask him for what you would like. What is wrong with
doing that?
I had sent him a small donation earlier this year. And he created a CUSTOM
WIDGET for me - just
listing my favorite five satellites.
He is approachable. He answers polite email messages. He is a ham. He SHOULD
be considered a
valuable resource/reference person for us ... and NOT someone whose code
should be snagged and
edited to our whims.
UNLESS, of course, he plainly states that his works are free to the world,
for us to edit however we
want with them. But last time I looked, that was not the case.
Clint Bradford
909-241-7666
_______________________________________________
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: 6
Date: Thu, 19 May 2011 13:31:28 -0700
From: Clint Bradford <clintbrad4d@xxxxxxxxx.xxx>
Subject: [amsat-bb] Re: AO-51 Tracking Widget
To: "Jeff Moore" <tnetcenter@xxxxx.xxx>
Cc: amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxx
Message-ID: <2916E86A-DBB0-41A7-9E87-A7ED065D7DA3@xxxxxxxxx.xxx>
Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii
>> ... All you have to do is ask!
The most simple and direct thing to do in many aspects of life: Just ask!
And, if a reasonable and respectful request, you usually get what you want.
Just my opinion, of course. I may be wrong.
Clint, K6LCS
909-241-7666
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Message: 7
Date: Thu, 19 May 2011 16:32:19 -0400
From: Justin Pinnix <justin@xxxxxxxxxxxxx.xxx>
Subject: [amsat-bb] Re: My First Satellite Contacts
To: Ted <k7trkradio@xxxxxxx.xxx>
Cc: amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxxx Ben Napper <ben.napper@xxxxx.xxx>
Message-ID: <BANLkTi=JyVBv00ZS=DXSOBPvqAC+rDgeXQ@xxxx.xxxxx.xxx>
Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1
To clarify, I was referring to contacts relayed via ISS either through the
digipeater or the voice repeater.
On Thu, May 19, 2011 at 3:44 PM, Justin Pinnix
<justin@xxxxxxxxxxxxx.xxx>wrote:
> On a related note, I saw a FAQ that indicated that LOTW does not accept ISS
> contacts. Is that still the case? Seems kinda strange.
>
>
> On Thu, May 19, 2011 at 2:46 PM, Ted <k7trkradio@xxxxxxx.xxx> wrote:
>
>> Ben,
>>
>> 1. if you use HRD Logbook, you need to input the satellite name and
>> indicate
>> 'propagation' as 'satellite' on that tab. Name must be exact name of sat
>> including hyphen: AO-51 not ao51. Not doing this will not pick up the
>> contact in LoTW.
>>
>> 2. Always use most current version of HRD. (I think HRD is the best
>> overall
>> CAT program as it blends all your needs into 1 program - others will
>> disagree) and the price is right ! (there is a HRD Group on Yahoo Groups
>> that is helpful or you can look in the HRD forums for an answer)
>>
>> 3. There is a LoTW tab in the current version of HRD Logbook. If you
>> highlight an entry and click the LoTW tab it will prompt you through the
>> process. If you have a log page open, you can hold the 'ctrl' key down and
>> highlight multiple entries. Or you can export your log and upload the
>> entire
>> log each time. I have been uploading on a weekly basis, usually on a
>> Monday
>> (after a contest or weekend sat passes)
>>
>> 4. QSL cards are often a budget issue. My personal choice for best quality
>> and the ability to work with you on your own design is RUSPRINT (Google
>> it)
>> Darryl will customize the back side of the card for sat contacts (look at
>> the back of K8YSE's card for example of a layout)
>>
>> 5. It is customary to include SASE. Ask the other guy - look at his
>> QRZ.com
>> page). The frustration is that not all sat folks will return a card, even
>> with a SASE, but that is part of the game . Now that LoTW has a VUCC, you
>> could rely solely on that, but it may not happen in your lifetime
>> depending
>> on your age.
>>
>> Good hunting, Ted K7TRK
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: amsat-bb-bounces@xxxxx.xxx [mailto:amsat-bb-bounces@xxxxx.xxxx On
>> Behalf Of Ben Napper
>> Sent: Tuesday, May 17, 2011 2:32 PM
>> To: amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxx
>> Subject: [amsat-bb] My First Satellite Contacts
>>
>> Wow!
>>
>> I've been grinning ear-to-ear for a little while now that I have my first
>> satellite contacts completed. I find it astonishing that a hobby as
>> mundane
>> sounding as Amateur Radio can have any aspect of it that is
>> as exhilarating as this experience has been. From the day I got my Tech
>> ticket, I've wanted to work the birds, but, being a younger ham, life
>> takes
>> its turns. Thank you to my #1 - K8YSE, #2 - AC0RA, #3 - W7JPI, #4 -
>> WA4NV,
>> and #5 - K8TL.
>>
>> That said, I've learned a few things while lurking on here and the
>> satellites.
>> - Be patient. There's a lot of hams and only a few FM birds. (I'd love to
>> get into the linear birds too, but I'd need congressional approval from
>> the
>> wife for the budgetary consideration required to make that a reality.)
>> - Don't try to transmit on the bird's downlink frequency. No matter how
>> hard you try, you will be doing a lot of talking to yourself.
>> - Clean up the dog poo in the backyard.
>>
>> Now, some questions: I want to use Ham Radio Deluxe as my log (unless I
>> hear
>> of something that is much better) and I'm setup for LotW. How often
>> should
>> I upload to LotW? Are there any gotchas with logging satellite contacts?
>> Best practices?
>>
>> Also, I want to (eventually) do paper QSL cards. If you do them, how do
>> you
>> usually handle them? Who do you recommend to use to get them made?
>>
>> Thanks,
>>
>> Ben Napper - KC0PCQ
>> _______________________________________________
>> 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
>>
>>
>> _______________________________________________
>> 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: 8
Date: Thu, 19 May 2011 20:27:31 -0700 (PDT)
From: "Patrick STODDARD \(WD9EWK/VA7EWK\)" <amsat-bb@xxxxxx.xxx>
Subject: [amsat-bb] ISS QSOs through voice or digipeater for LOTW
To: amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxx
Message-ID: <614658.68694.qm@xxxxxxxx.xxxx.xxx.xxxxx.xxx>
Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii
Hi!
Since I haven't seen an answer posted to your question from earlier,
here goes. Yes, QSOs between two stations on the ground through the
ISS is acceptable for LOTW. Use the satellite name "ARISS" for the
ISS, as shown in the LOTW FAQ:
https://p1k.arrl.org/lotw/faq
(all the way at the bottom of the page)
73!
Patrick WD9EWK/VA7EWK - at LAX airport
http://www.wd9ewk.net/
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Message: 9
Date: Fri, 20 May 2011 10:44:34 -0400
From: "Peter Portanova" <wb2oqq@xxxxxxx.xxx>
Subject: [amsat-bb] WB2OQQ/ SPECIAL EVENT
To: <AMSAT-BB@xxxxx.xxx>
Message-ID: <8477CF6A053648E6A973255D79AAD3F6@xxxx>
Content-Type: text/plain; format=flowed; charset=iso-8859-1;
reply-type=original
Hello,
The Great South Bay Amateur Radio Club has invited me to do a Satellite
Presentation and Passes in honor of Armed Forces weekend. I will be
situated at historic Republic Airport, home of many of the aircraft that
were used to defend our freedom, in fact I will be using my ELK Antenna and
Yaesu FT-50R in the shadow of an F-102, Interceptor
I will be available for the following passes on Saturday 5/21/2011 only, the
call you will hear is W2GSB/APM, if you're interested visit their website
www.w2gsb.org if you want the special event QSL you can send an SASE to
my QRZ address.
GRID: FN30, Farmingdale, LI, NY
Date Satellite
Time UTC
5/21 AO-27
16:40
5/21 SO-50
16:54
5/21 AO-27
18:18
5/21 SO-50
18:35
73's and Enjoy
WB2OQQ
Pete
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Message: 10
Date: Fri, 20 May 2011 10:35:38 -0700
From: Larry Teran <ki6yaa@xxxxx.xxx>
Subject: [amsat-bb] 70c Band safe from auction, Thanks WB2OQQ
To: amsat-bb <AMSAT-BB@xxxxx.xxx>
Message-ID: <BANLkTinF9=4SxayFmKY40jKPnck=L+OsXA@xxxx.xxxxx.xxx>
Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1
I would like to thanks?Peter Portanova, WB2OQQ on his participation to
visit Congressman Peter T. King (R-NY) to discuss his recent proposed
legislation, HR 607, and its impact on Amateur Radio, as well as the
other delegates that participated on, for now the 70cm ham portion is
safe from the auction.
Thanks Peter!!
73's Larry KI6YAA
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Message: 11
Date: Fri, 20 May 2011 11:16:05 -0700
From: Donald Jacob <wb5eku@xxxxx.xxx>
Subject: [amsat-bb] Re: 70c Band safe from auction, Thanks WB2OQQ
To: Larry Teran <ki6yaa@xxxxx.xxx>
Cc: amsat-bb <AMSAT-BB@xxxxx.xxx>
Message-ID: <BANLkTi=GF0zKgcH8jknQ4k01MRiA=LQ7rg@xxxx.xxxxx.xxx>
Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1
Hi Larry,
Thanks for the info. Just one question for clarification.
Is the full ham spectrum, 420 through 450MHz safe from
the auction.
73
Don WB5EKU
On Fri, May 20, 2011 at 10:35 AM, Larry Teran <ki6yaa@xxxxx.xxx> wrote:
> I would like to thanks?Peter Portanova, WB2OQQ on his participation to
> visit Congressman Peter T. King (R-NY) to discuss his recent proposed
> legislation, HR 607, and its impact on Amateur Radio, as well as the
> other delegates that participated on, for now the 70cm ham portion is
> safe from the auction.
>
> Thanks Peter!!
>
> 73's Larry KI6YAA
>
> _______________________________________________
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Message: 12
Date: Fri, 20 May 2011 14:32:17 -0400
From: "Mike1234" <mikef1234@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx.xxx>
Subject: [amsat-bb] Software
To: "AMSAT" <AMSAT-BB@xxxxx.xxx>
Message-ID: <D3DB902A15844744991ADCEE82827EC3@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii"
I was wondering if there is a new version and if it is going to be down at
Dayton? I'm going to Dayton Saturday !
Mike N8GBU
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Message: 13
Date: Fri, 20 May 2011 14:36:05 -0400
From: "Mike1234" <mikef1234@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx.xxx>
Subject: [amsat-bb] Coax
To: "AMSAT" <AMSAT-BB@xxxxx.xxx>
Message-ID: <271F429AC8B24C319534F942F6435CF2@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii"
I was wondering what would be the right coax for a 50 foot run for satellite
work ? Actually maybe a little less ? Your help would be appreciated. Thank
you in advance.
Mike N8GBU
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