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Today's Topics:
1. AO7 Full Illumination (K4FEG)
2. Newbie needs advice on which transceiver to get (Oscar Ortega)
3. Re: ISS Ham-tv (Fabio A)
4. (no subject) (nick pugh)
5. Re: Newbie needs advice on which transceiver to get (Alan)
6. Re: Newbie needs advice on which transceiver to get
(Angelo Glorioso)
7. Re: Newbie needs advice on which transceiver to get (Bob- W7LRD)
8. Re: Newbie needs advice (Michael Farkas)
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Message: 1
Date: Thu, 01 Aug 2013 15:54:13 -0500
From: K4FEG <K4FEG@xxxxx.xxx>
To: amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxx
Subject: [amsat-bb] AO7 Full Illumination
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I have taken one final look at the time at which AO7 will come back into
full sunlight and will not lose the sun any more this season.
My predictions show that at /*22:55:32UTC today, AO7 will go back into
full illumination*/ and no further eclipse's will occur until the
Eclipse Cycle begins again next May 2014 (Exact date to be determined).
/If the 24 hour Mode switch occurs on time, the satellite will be over
North America and I will barely still have a footprint on the satellite
on August 2, 2013 at 22:55:32UTC. //
/
Just as a matter of intellectual curiosity, /*if any North American
operators can monitor AO7 on August 2, 2013 at 22:55:32 UTC*/, I would
like to see if the /*Mode A*/ switch occurs. I will very close to my LOS
when the switch will possibly happen and I may not be able to hear it.
Any other reports would be appreciated so if the mode switches have
started back up we can track the daily time of the switch for everyone.
I like Mode A so I hope to catch a few stations there when the mode
switches return.
I hope the last 10 weeks of AO7 comments have been to much of a bore to
anyone.
73 ALL FRM
Frank
/*K4FEG*//*
*//*EM55*//*aj84ta*/
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Message: 2
Date: Thu, 1 Aug 2013 19:51:42 -0400
From: Oscar Ortega <oscaro@xxxxxxxxxx.xxx>
To: amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxx
Subject: [amsat-bb] Newbie needs advice on which transceiver to get
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Hi,
I recently got interested in trying satellite communications. I bought an
Arrow antenna and I am wondering
which transceiver to get. So far I have found the FT-847, IC-910h and IC-9100.
The FT-847 scares me since it is a bit old, however I have heard it is very
good for satellite and EME.
Any advice would be appreciated!!
Regards,
Oscar
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Message: 3
Date: Fri, 2 Aug 2013 09:13:34 +0200
From: Fabio A <iw8qku@xxxxx.xxx>
To: Stefan Wagener <wageners@xxxxx.xxx>
Cc: "Robert C. Campbell" <kb3pmr@xxxxx.xxx>, AMSAT BB
<amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxx>
Subject: [amsat-bb] Re: ISS Ham-tv
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Hi guys,
for the Techno Trend board, I suggest to contact Jean-Pierre F6DZP and have
a look at http://www.vivadatv.org/page.php?p=tutioune-en
for some hints.
You can also drop a line to Amsat-Italia Bod (CD@xxxxx.xxxx unfortunately
I'm currently on business trip and can't help you right now.
As Stefan said pay attention to the rotators:speed and accuracy may cause
unsuccess.
73s
Fabio
iz5xrc
On Tue, Jul 30, 2013 at 3:37 AM, Stefan Wagener <wageners@xxxxx.xxx> wrote:
> Hi Rob,
>
> Any specific reason why you went with that model? A cheap used FTA receiver
> (DVB-S) will do.
> Biggest problem for receiving will not be the receiver, or dish or
> LNB/downconverter. Biggest problem will be the Yaesu G5400 and 5500 not
> being accurate enough. That eliminates most of the current satellite/ISS
> users unless they have a ProSistel or Spid rotor setup ($$$).
>
> Stefan, VE4NSA
>
>
> On Mon, Jul 29, 2013 at 3:46 PM, Robert C. Campbell <kb3pmr@xxxxx.xxx
> >wrote:
>
> > I got my TechnoTrend S2-1600 the other day and tried to get it to work
> on a
> > Windows XP and a Windows 7 machine. Both machines are presently out of
> > commission because of driver issues and
> > an array of error codes. Seems all is not as simple as plug and play with
> > these little monsters.
> > I don't think I will ship it back to Europe for some other victim got get
> > his hands on. Destruction with a 5 lb. hammer seems most likely. Anyone
> > with a recommendation for another product that has good drivers packaged
> > with it along with good vendor support would be welcome to contact me off
> > line at the above address. Thanks in advance.
> >
> >
> > Bob KB3PMR
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Message: 4
Date: Fri, 2 Aug 2013 03:38:47 -0500
From: "nick pugh" <quadpugh@xxxxxxxxx.xxx>
To: <amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxx>
Subject: [amsat-bb] (no subject)
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HI All who want to go to HEO
Please watch video below it is a 3 minute video. If this resonates please
pass it on and comment on the list
73 nick
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9DIxnO3CGrY
Thanks
nick ARS K5QXJ EM30xa 30.1N 92.1W
Office 337 593 8700
Cell 337 258 2527
Helping UL become a world Class Engineering and Educational School
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Message: 5
Date: Fri, 2 Aug 2013 07:07:57 -0500
From: Alan <wa4sca@xxxxx.xxx>
To: "'Oscar Ortega'" <oscaro@xxxxxxxxxx.xxx>, <amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxx>
Subject: [amsat-bb] Re: Newbie needs advice on which transceiver to
get
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Hi Oscar,
Call?
Any of those should work fine, and you should include the Kenwood TS-2000 in
your search list. It is
still in production, and well thought of, though like nearly every other rig
it does have a few
quirks.
The FT-847 is still a great rig, and is usually snapped up whenever a good
used one becomes available.
The first batch had "write only" CAT control, with all of the following ones
having bidirectional
capability which is needed for modern control programs such as SatPC32.
Many of the first ones where
modified, but if you consider one, make certain it has the update.
Note that you can use two regular rigs together to form a satellite station.
Some people find a good
eBay or flea market rig as a second unit. Again, programs like SatPC32 will
work with this
combination and make it look like a single rig. For instance, our Dayton
Hamvention demo station uses
two FT-817s.
73s,
Alan
WA4SCA
-----Original Message-----
From: amsat-bb-bounces@xxxxx.xxx [mailto:amsat-bb-bounces@xxxxx.xxxx On
Behalf Of Oscar Ortega
Sent: Thursday, August 01, 2013 6:52 PM
To: amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxx
Subject: [amsat-bb] Newbie needs advice on which transceiver to get
Hi,
I recently got interested in trying satellite communications. I bought an
Arrow antenna and I am
wondering
which transceiver to get. So far I have found the FT-847, IC-910h and IC-9100.
The FT-847 scares me since it is a bit old, however I have heard it is very
good for satellite and
EME.
Any advice would be appreciated!!
Regards,
Oscar
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Message: 6
Date: Fri, 2 Aug 2013 07:33:51 -0500
From: Angelo Glorioso <n5uxt@xxxxxxx.xxx>
To: <amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxx>
Subject: [amsat-bb] Re: Newbie needs advice on which transceiver to
get
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Hi Oscar and Alan,
Please be aware of the birdie right on the downlink of SO50. This is an
internal birdie. I think it is very important to pass this on. It will
affect AO27 also if it comes back to life or any
satellite that uses 436.800 as a downlink.
73 de Angelo
----- Original Message -----
From: "Alan" <wa4sca@xxxxx.xxx>
To: "'Oscar Ortega'" <oscaro@xxxxxxxxxx.xxx>; <amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxx>
Sent: Friday, August 02, 2013 7:07 AM
Subject: [amsat-bb] Re: Newbie needs advice on which transceiver to get
> Hi Oscar,
>
> Call?
>
> Any of those should work fine, and you should include the Kenwood TS-2000
> in your search list. It is
> still in production, and well thought of, though like nearly every other
> rig it does have a few
> quirks.
>
> The FT-847 is still a great rig, and is usually snapped up whenever a good
> used one becomes available.
> The first batch had "write only" CAT control, with all of the following
> ones having bidirectional
> capability which is needed for modern control programs such as SatPC32.
> Many of the first ones where
> modified, but if you consider one, make certain it has the update.
>
> Note that you can use two regular rigs together to form a satellite
> station. Some people find a good
> eBay or flea market rig as a second unit. Again, programs like SatPC32
> will work with this
> combination and make it look like a single rig. For instance, our Dayton
> Hamvention demo station uses
> two FT-817s.
>
> 73s,
>
> Alan
> WA4SCA
>
>
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: amsat-bb-bounces@xxxxx.xxx [mailto:amsat-bb-bounces@xxxxx.xxxx On
> Behalf Of Oscar Ortega
> Sent: Thursday, August 01, 2013 6:52 PM
> To: amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxx
> Subject: [amsat-bb] Newbie needs advice on which transceiver to get
>
> Hi,
>
> I recently got interested in trying satellite communications. I bought an
> Arrow antenna and I am
> wondering
> which transceiver to get. So far I have found the FT-847, IC-910h and
> IC-9100.
>
> The FT-847 scares me since it is a bit old, however I have heard it is
> very good for satellite and
> EME.
>
> Any advice would be appreciated!!
>
> Regards,
> Oscar
> _______________________________________________
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>
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Message: 7
Date: Fri, 2 Aug 2013 15:21:05 +0000 (UTC)
From: Bob- W7LRD <w7lrd@xxxxxxx.xxx>
To: Oscar Ortega <oscaro@xxxxxxxxxx.xxx>
Cc: amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxx
Subject: [amsat-bb] Re: Newbie needs advice on which transceiver to
get
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Hello Oscar...If you want to spend a boat load of money then any of the new
radios on the market will due very nicely. However for probably less that
$600 you can get two multi mode older 2M & 70cm radios. The IC 471A, IC
251A, TS700A come to mind. They will not be computer controlled and you will
have to use that big knob for doppler and tracking. However they will do the
job and you will learn a lot.
73 Bob W7LRD
----- Original Message -----
From: "Oscar Ortega" <oscaro@xxxxxxxxxx.xxx>
To: amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxx
Sent: Thursday, August 1, 2013 4:51:42 PM
Subject: [amsat-bb] Newbie needs advice on which transceiver to get
Hi,
I recently got interested in trying satellite communications. I bought an
Arrow antenna and I am wondering
which transceiver to get. So far I have found the FT-847, IC-910h and IC-9100.
The FT-847 scares me since it is a bit old, however I have heard it is very
good for satellite and EME.
Any advice would be appreciated!!
Regards,
Oscar
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Message: 8
Date: Fri, 2 Aug 2013 13:14:09 -0400
From: Michael Farkas <mikef1234@xxxx.xxx>
To: AMSAT-BB <amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxx>
Subject: [amsat-bb] Re: Newbie needs advice
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Depends on what you plan on doing and how much money you want to spend. I
would suggest for portable operations getting a new or used name brand dual
band ht like the Yaesu VX-7R or maybe a VX-8R. Check the suppliers for close
outs and specials. I got my Yaesu VX-7R at real deal because they were
clearing them out for the newer model VX-8 something because they actually
came out with two new variants of the model. Keep in mind they work four
bands. I'm starting to hear some bad things about the new "cheap" models
that are out that as with I suggested staying Icom, Kenwood, Yaesu etc. I
run both Elk and Arrow antennas.For base operations do the same but look for
reviews on the different rigs. There are a ton of different ways to setup a
home station. My rule of thumb when shopping is doing what your doing now
then check the suppliers for deals, then look for used e-bay is a good
source along with Hamfests!73,sMike/N8GBU
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