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Today's Topics:
1. Rolf in EN17 (Les Rayburn)
2. USAF Space Fence Shut Down (B J)
3. Polar Tracking LEO Satellites ... ? (Rob)
4. Winterization project (Greg D)
5. Re: Polar Tracking LEO Satellites ... ? (Rick Tejera)
6. So50 (wyattdirks)
7. Re: So50 (Rick Walter)
8. Re: So50 (Dale Hershberger)
9. Re: Winterization project (Dale Hershberger)
10. FW: So50 (Craig Gagner)
11. Re: Winterization project (Jeff Griffin)
12. Re: Winterization project (Jim Jerzycke)
13. Re: Winterization project (Bob- W7LRD)
14. Re: Winterization project (Andrew Glasbrenner)
15. Re: Winterization project (Jeff Moore)
16. Re: Winterization project (R.T.Liddy)
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Message: 1
Date: Sun, 01 Sep 2013 15:10:49 -0500
From: Les Rayburn <les@xxxxxxxxxxxx.xxx>
To: rolf.krogstad@xxxxx.xxxx AMSAT Mailing List <amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxx>,
starcom-bb@xxxxxxxx.xxx
Subject: [amsat-bb] Rolf in EN17
Message-ID: <52239F49.2080803@xxxxxxxxxxxx.xxx>
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Worked Rolf last night on FO-29 operating portable from EN17. Nice
signal from the mobile set-up! Thanks Rolf for a new grid for me. I'll
be uploading the log to LoTW tonight, and putting a card in the mail
soon too.
If you need EN17, you won't do better than trying for this first class
operator.
--
--
73,
Les Rayburn, N1LF
121 Mayfair Park
Maylene, AL 35114
EM63nf
6M VUCC #1712
AMSAT #38965
Grid Bandits #222
Southeastern VHF Society
Central States VHF Society Life Member
Six Club #2484
Active on 6 Meters thru 1296, 10GHz & Light
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Message: 2
Date: Sun, 1 Sep 2013 22:24:26 +0000
From: B J <va6bmj@xxxxx.xxx>
To: amsat-bb <amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxx>
Subject: [amsat-bb] USAF Space Fence Shut Down
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No signal on a website which carried its audio stream:
http://www.spaceweatherradio.com/
According to:
http://www.spaceweather.com/
it went silent on 0000 UTC 2013-09-01.
73s
Bernhard VA6BMJ @ DO33FL
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Message: 3
Date: Sun, 1 Sep 2013 18:38:04 -0400
From: Rob <pabutusa@xxxxx.xxx>
To: amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxx
Subject: [amsat-bb] Polar Tracking LEO Satellites ... ?
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I'm looking to put together a quick an easy portable tracking system for
LEO birds .... maybe something for field day use or an ISS school contact
....
Basically looking to do polar tracking with one rotor and a manual set
declination angle ....
Thoughts are:
- rotor that can swing 180 degrees (-90,+90)
- set the rotor to the half way point (0 degrees)
- position the whole apparatus so that it's pointing at the azmith and
elevation of the highest point on the pass
- position the rotor to -90 for a west to east pass or +90 for a east to
west pass
- calculate the length of the pass and time the rotation so it sweeps 180
degrees in that period
I'v been googling this topic till my eyes cross .... saw some data about
folks trying to do polar tracking of Ao-40 a while back ... but that was a
tad different considering Ao-40 is (was) in a high elliptical orbit ...
Does anyone have advice ... or a link to some data .... calculations ...
like how to convert az/el to something like (but not) declination/ra ????
Thanks,
--> Rob, KA2PBT
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Message: 4
Date: Sun, 01 Sep 2013 15:51:32 -0700
From: Greg D <ko6th.greg@xxxxx.xxx>
To: Amsat BB <AMSAT-BB@xxxxx.xxx>
Subject: [amsat-bb] Winterization project
Message-ID: <5223C4F4.40503@xxxxx.xxx>
Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1; format=flowed
Hi all,
As I reported on the 20m Amsat Net (14.282mhz Sundays 18:00z - 19:00z)
this morning, I noticed that my 2m antenna was listing slightly
down-hill. Suspecting that the boom attachment screws had come loose,
my project for the day was to go up on the roof and align and tighten them.
The screws were a little loose.
That's not why the antenna was drooping down.
I discovered the real reason: Acorns.
Apparently the local squirrels have been preparing for winter, such as
it is around here, and had stuffed about a dozen plump acorns into the
open end of the antenna boom. Besides their weight climbing out to the
end, there was also the remaining weight of the acorns.
So, the antenna ends have been taped over, but that's not going to
prevent the squirrels from climbing out onto the antenna.
Any suggestions on an effective squirrel deterrent?
Greg KO6TH
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Message: 5
Date: Sun, 1 Sep 2013 15:58:11 -0700
From: "Rick Tejera" <SaguaroAstro@xxx.xxx>
To: "'Rob'" <pabutusa@xxxxx.xxx>, <amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxx>
Subject: [amsat-bb] Re: Polar Tracking LEO Satellites ... ?
Message-ID: <000701cea766$c25fbcc0$471f3640$@xxx>
Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii"
Rob,
See my article in the April/May issue of the AMSAT Journal. While not
motorized, I'm sure it can be easily adapted to be motorized.
The basis is a simple Equatorial telescope mount.
If you need a copy let me know.
Rick Tejera (K7TEJ)
Saguaro Astronomy Club
www.saguaroastro.org
Thunderbird Amateur Radio Club
www.w7tbc.org
-----Original Message-----
From: amsat-bb-bounces@xxxxx.xxx [mailto:amsat-bb-bounces@xxxxx.xxxx On
Behalf Of Rob
Sent: Sunday, September 01, 2013 3:38 PM
To: amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxx
Subject: [amsat-bb] Polar Tracking LEO Satellites ... ?
I'm looking to put together a quick an easy portable tracking system for LEO
birds .... maybe something for field day use or an ISS school contact ....
Basically looking to do polar tracking with one rotor and a manual set
declination angle ....
Thoughts are:
- rotor that can swing 180 degrees (-90,+90)
- set the rotor to the half way point (0 degrees)
- position the whole apparatus so that it's pointing at the azmith and
elevation of the highest point on the pass
- position the rotor to -90 for a west to east pass or +90 for a east to
west pass
- calculate the length of the pass and time the rotation so it sweeps 180
degrees in that period
I'v been googling this topic till my eyes cross .... saw some data about
folks trying to do polar tracking of Ao-40 a while back ... but that was a
tad different considering Ao-40 is (was) in a high elliptical orbit ...
Does anyone have advice ... or a link to some data .... calculations ...
like how to convert az/el to something like (but not) declination/ra ????
Thanks,
--> Rob, KA2PBT
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Message: 6
Date: Sun, 1 Sep 2013 18:09:20 -0500
From: wyattdirks <wyattdirks@xxx.xxx>
To: amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxx
Subject: [amsat-bb] So50
Message-ID: <BAY402-EAS106812A09496589C2A5876FCD370@xxx.xxx>
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Today and quite a bit lately it seems So50 is becoming out of control. A few
thing to consider when working So50 and the other birds.
1. Don't transmit if can't hear. Really so50 should sound like your local
repeater its its not then you need a better rx antenna or maybe a preamp.?
2. If you hear someone talking let them finish the qso before you call
someone. Also if someone calls somebody don't call the same person before
they even have the chance to answer the first guy.?
3. Don't call people blindly if your interupting a qso. And don't continue
to call the same person over and over if they aren't responding.?Let people
that are actually hearing the satellite make contacts.?
4. Do work full duplex. If you can't hear when your transmitting you're
likely cuasing interference.?
5. Do enjoy so50 as it is the only fm satellite right now.
73
Wyatt
AC0RA
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Message: 7
Date: Sun, 1 Sep 2013 19:58:16 -0400
From: Rick Walter <wb3csy@xxxxx.xxx>
To: wyattdirks <wyattdirks@xxx.xxx>
Cc: "amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxxx <amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxx>
Subject: [amsat-bb] Re: So50
Message-ID: <87B3E905-EA9D-45BD-8969-7136864896F1@xxxxx.xxx>
Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii
Well said Wyatt. SO-50 sounds more like the Wild West the last few months.
Unfortunately, the people that need to read this probably do not subscribe
to the list.
I do not consider myself a "perfect operator" but I try to be.
ARRL should address this matter in QST. I seem to remember someone suggested
this to them and where ignored.
Ham radio's motto was always listen before you transmit. It sounds like many
people missed it. I hear your #2 every time I'm on that bird.
Thank you Wyatt.
Rick -WB3CSY
Sent from Rick's iPad2
On Sep 1, 2013, at 7:09 PM, wyattdirks <wyattdirks@xxx.xxx> wrote:
> Today and quite a bit lately it seems So50 is becoming out of control. A
few thing to consider when working So50 and the other birds.
>
> 1. Don't transmit if can't hear. Really so50 should sound like your local
repeater its its not then you need a better rx antenna or maybe a preamp.
>
> 2. If you hear someone talking let them finish the qso before you call
someone. Also if someone calls somebody don't call the same person before
they even have the chance to answer the first guy.
>
> 3. Don't call people blindly if your interupting a qso. And don't continue
to call the same person over and over if they aren't responding. Let people
that are actually hearing the satellite make contacts.
>
> 4. Do work full duplex. If you can't hear when your transmitting you're
likely cuasing interference.
>
> 5. Do enjoy so50 as it is the only fm satellite right now.
>
> 73
> Wyatt
> AC0RA
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Message: 8
Date: Sun, 01 Sep 2013 16:22:09 -0800
From: Dale Hershberger <daleh@xxxxxx.xxx>
To: amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxx
Subject: [amsat-bb] Re: So50
Message-ID: <5223DA31.8000209@xxxxxx.xxx>
Content-Type: text/plain; charset=UTF-8; format=flowed
Wyatt,
All good points! I just hope I was not one that was causing QRM on SO50.
I just recently have my IC910H working with both rotor control and
CAT for the radio for Doppler control. I have noticed that at
times the uplink freq can be off. I am working on getting it tweaked in.
I have the LVB controller and Yeasu G5500 Rotator and I am finally
getting it to work for me...Had com port problems....
73,
Dale- KL7XJ
On 9/1/2013 3:09 PM, wyattdirks wrote:
> Today and quite a bit lately it seems So50 is beco ming out of control. A
few thing to consider when working So50 and the other birds.
>
> 1. Don't transmit if can't hear. Really so50 should sound like your local
repeater its its not then you need a better rx antenna or maybe a preamp.
>
> 2. If you hear someone talking let them finish the qso before you call
someone. Also if someone calls somebody don't call the same person before
they even have the chance to answer the first guy.
>
> 3. Don't call people blindly if your interupting a qso. And don't continue
to call the same person over and over if they aren't responding. Let people
that are actually hearing the satellite make contacts.
>
> 4. Do work full duplex. If you can't hear when your transmitting you're
likely cuasing interference.
>
> 5. Do enjoy so50 as it is the only fm satellite right now.
>
> 73
> Wyatt
> AC0RA
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Message: 9
Date: Sun, 01 Sep 2013 16:32:48 -0800
From: Dale Hershberger <daleh@xxxxxx.xxx>
To: amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxx
Subject: [amsat-bb] Re: Winterization project
Message-ID: <5223DCB0.2040207@xxxxxx.xxx>
Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1; format=flowed
Very interesting, Greg.....I was concerned about my vhf/uhf beams I want
to put
up before winter. I used the red plastic tops of Boost Protein drink
bottles and
they fit nice over the ends.
I broke a few of them but was able to cover all of the booms well.
I had the squirrel problem at the Sterling homestead a number of yrs
ago.
73,
Dale-KL7XJ
On 9/1/2013 2:51 PM, Greg D wrote:
> Hi all,
>
> As I reported on the 20m Amsat Net (14.282mhz Sundays 18:00z - 19:00z)
> this morning, I noticed that my 2m antenna was listing slightly
> down-hill. Suspecting that the boom attachment screws had come loose,
> my project for the day was to go up on the roof and align and tighten
> them.
>
> The screws were a little loose.
>
> That's not why the antenna was drooping down.
>
> I discovered the real reason: Acorns.
>
> Apparently the local squirrels have been preparing for winter, such as
> it is around here, and had stuffed about a dozen plump acorns into the
> open end of the antenna boom. Besides their weight climbing out to
> the end, there was also the remaining weight of the acorns.
>
> So, the antenna ends have been taped over, but that's not going to
> prevent the squirrels from climbing out onto the antenna.
>
> Any suggestions on an effective squirrel deterrent?
>
> Greg KO6TH
>
> _______________________________________________
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> program!
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Message: 10
Date: Sun, 1 Sep 2013 20:33:00 -0400
From: "Craig Gagner" <crgagner@xxxxxxx.xxx>
To: <amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxx>
Subject: [amsat-bb] FW: So50
Message-ID: <000a01cea773$fa5b2d00$ef118700$@xxxxxxx.xxx>
Content-Type: text/plain; charset="UTF-8"
I have to agree with Wyatt, SO-50 is getting beat up due to the fact it?s
the only FM bird left right now. Follow Wyatt's recommendations and it will
be much more enjoyable, especially for the had held folks. I did that for a
long time standing in all kinds of weather and conditions, so give them a
break when you hear them.
Also is it really necessary to make a contact with the same operator on
every pass every day.
Wyatt, Great chatting with you today on 29, will have to do it again soon !
73, Craig
W1MSG
-----Original Message-----
From: amsat-bb-bounces@xxxxx.xxx [mailto:amsat-bb-bounces@xxxxx.xxxx On
Behalf Of wyattdirks
Sent: Sunday, September 1, 2013 7:09 PM
To: amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxx
Subject: [amsat-bb] So50
Today and quite a bit lately it seems So50 is becoming out of control. A few
thing to consider when working So50 and the other birds.
1. Don't transmit if can't hear. Really so50 should sound like your local
repeater its its not then you need a better rx antenna or maybe a preamp.
2. If you hear someone talking let them finish the qso before you call
someone. Also if someone calls somebody don't call the same person before
they even have the chance to answer the first guy.
3. Don't call people blindly if your interupting a qso. And don't continue
to call the same person over and over if they aren't responding. Let people
that are actually hearing the satellite make contacts.
4. Do work full duplex. If you can't hear when your transmitting you're
likely cuasing interference.
5. Do enjoy so50 as it is the only fm satellite right now.
73
Wyatt
AC0RA
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Message: 11
Date: Sun, 1 Sep 2013 20:41:03 -0400
From: "Jeff Griffin" <kb2m@xxxxxxx.xxx>
To: <AMSAT-BB@xxxxx.xxx>
Subject: [amsat-bb] Re: Winterization project
Message-ID: <001e01cea775$1c360e80$54a22b80$@xxx>
Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii"
A 12 gauge full choke shotgun ?
73 Jeff kb2m
-----Original Message-----
From: amsat-bb-bounces@xxxxx.xxx [mailto:amsat-bb-bounces@xxxxx.xxxx On
Behalf Of Greg D
Sent: Sunday, September 1, 2013 6:52 PM
To: Amsat BB
Subject: [amsat-bb] Winterization project
Hi all,
As I reported on the 20m Amsat Net (14.282mhz Sundays 18:00z - 19:00z) this
morning, I noticed that my 2m antenna was listing slightly down-hill.
Suspecting that the boom attachment screws had come loose, my project for
the day was to go up on the roof and align and tighten them.
The screws were a little loose.
That's not why the antenna was drooping down.
I discovered the real reason: Acorns.
Apparently the local squirrels have been preparing for winter, such as it is
around here, and had stuffed about a dozen plump acorns into the open end of
the antenna boom. Besides their weight climbing out to the end, there was
also the remaining weight of the acorns.
So, the antenna ends have been taped over, but that's not going to prevent
the squirrels from climbing out onto the antenna.
Any suggestions on an effective squirrel deterrent?
Greg KO6TH
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Message: 12
Date: Mon, 02 Sep 2013 01:06:27 +0000
From: Jim Jerzycke <kq6ea@xxxxxxx.xxx>
To: amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxx
Subject: [amsat-bb] Re: Winterization project
Message-ID: <5223E493.1010900@xxxxxxx.xxx>
Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1; format=flowed
There used to be a company that sold hot pepper stuff in a caulking tube
that you could put where birds would roost.
The birds would land, get a "hot foot", and leave.
Might be worth googling a bit to see if it's still available.
Unless, of course, your squirrels enjoy spicy food!
73, Jim KQ6EA
On 09/01/2013 10:51 PM, Greg D wrote:
> Hi all,
>
> As I reported on the 20m Amsat Net (14.282mhz Sundays 18:00z - 19:00z)
> this morning, I noticed that my 2m antenna was listing slightly
> down-hill. Suspecting that the boom attachment screws had come loose,
> my project for the day was to go up on the roof and align and tighten
> them.
>
> The screws were a little loose.
>
> That's not why the antenna was drooping down.
>
> I discovered the real reason: Acorns.
>
> Apparently the local squirrels have been preparing for winter, such as
> it is around here, and had stuffed about a dozen plump acorns into the
> open end of the antenna boom. Besides their weight climbing out to
> the end, there was also the remaining weight of the acorns.
>
> So, the antenna ends have been taped over, but that's not going to
> prevent the squirrels from climbing out onto the antenna.
>
> Any suggestions on an effective squirrel deterrent?
>
> Greg KO6TH
>
> _______________________________________________
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Message: 13
Date: Mon, 2 Sep 2013 01:33:40 +0000 (UTC)
From: Bob- W7LRD <w7lrd@xxxxxxx.xxx>
To: Greg D <ko6th.greg@xxxxx.xxx>
Cc: Amsat BB <AMSAT-BB@xxxxx.xxx>
Subject: [amsat-bb] Re: Winterization project
Message-ID:
<2065544440.1503273.1378085620905.JavaMail.root@xxxxxxx.xxxxxxxxxx.xx.xxxx.xxx
xxxx.xxx>
Content-Type: text/plain; charset=utf-8
In my situation I have a Dalmatian/Pointer who hates squirrels, or he thinks
they're lunch. Either way my squirrel situation is solved. A very effective
deterrent.
good luck
73 Bob W7LRD
----- Original Message -----
From: "Greg D" <ko6th.greg@xxxxx.xxx>
To: "Amsat BB" <AMSAT-BB@xxxxx.xxx>
Sent: Sunday, September 1, 2013 3:51:32 PM
Subject: [amsat-bb] Winterization project
Hi all,
As I reported on the 20m Amsat Net (14.282mhz Sundays 18:00z - 19:00z)
this morning, I noticed that my 2m antenna was listing slightly
down-hill. Suspecting that the boom attachment screws had come loose,
my project for the day was to go up on the roof and align and tighten them.
The screws were a little loose.
That's not why the antenna was drooping down.
I discovered the real reason: Acorns.
Apparently the local squirrels have been preparing for winter, such as
it is around here, and had stuffed about a dozen plump acorns into the
open end of the antenna boom. Besides their weight climbing out to the
end, there was also the remaining weight of the acorns.
So, the antenna ends have been taped over, but that's not going to
prevent the squirrels from climbing out onto the antenna.
Any suggestions on an effective squirrel deterrent?
Greg KO6TH
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Message: 14
Date: Sun, 1 Sep 2013 21:41:06 -0400 (GMT-04:00)
From: Andrew Glasbrenner <glasbrenner@xxxxxxxxxx.xxx>
To: Jeff Griffin <kb2m@xxxxxxx.xxx>, AMSAT-BB@xxxxx.xxx
Subject: [amsat-bb] Re: Winterization project
Message-ID:
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I was thinking Aguila Super Colibris, 20 grains of .22LR low noise,
anti-squirrel CIWS.
73, Drew KO4MA
-----Original Message-----
>From: Jeff Griffin <kb2m@xxxxxxx.xxx>
>Sent: Sep 1, 2013 8:41 PM
>To: AMSAT-BB@xxxxx.xxx
>Subject: [amsat-bb] Re: Winterization project
>
>A 12 gauge full choke shotgun ?
>
>
>
>73 Jeff kb2m
>
>
>
>-----Original Message-----
>From: amsat-bb-bounces@xxxxx.xxx [mailto:amsat-bb-bounces@xxxxx.xxxx On
>Behalf Of Greg D
>Sent: Sunday, September 1, 2013 6:52 PM
>To: Amsat BB
>Subject: [amsat-bb] Winterization project
>
>
>
>Hi all,
>
>
>
>As I reported on the 20m Amsat Net (14.282mhz Sundays 18:00z - 19:00z) this
>morning, I noticed that my 2m antenna was listing slightly down-hill.
>Suspecting that the boom attachment screws had come loose, my project for
>the day was to go up on the roof and align and tighten them.
>
>
>
>The screws were a little loose.
>
>
>
>That's not why the antenna was drooping down.
>
>
>
>I discovered the real reason: Acorns.
>
>
>
>Apparently the local squirrels have been preparing for winter, such as it is
>around here, and had stuffed about a dozen plump acorns into the open end of
>the antenna boom. Besides their weight climbing out to the end, there was
>also the remaining weight of the acorns.
>
>
>
>So, the antenna ends have been taped over, but that's not going to prevent
>the squirrels from climbing out onto the antenna.
>
>
>
>Any suggestions on an effective squirrel deterrent?
>
>
>
>Greg KO6TH
>
>
>
>_______________________________________________
>
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>are those of the author.
>
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Message: 15
Date: Sun, 1 Sep 2013 18:48:21 -0700
From: Jeff Moore <tnetcenter@xxxxx.xxx>
To: Amsat BB <AMSAT-BB@xxxxx.xxx>
Subject: [amsat-bb] Re: Winterization project
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A KW linear??
Jeff Moore -- KE7ACY
CN94
On Sun, Sep 1, 2013 at 3:51 PM, Greg D <ko6th.greg@xxxxx.xxx> wrote:
> Any suggestions on an effective squirrel deterrent?
>
> Greg KO6TH
>
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Date: Sun, 1 Sep 2013 19:39:23 -0700 (PDT)
From: "R.T.Liddy" <k8bl@xxxxxxxxx.xxx>
To: Greg D <ko6th.greg@xxxxx.xxx>, Amsat BB <AMSAT-BB@xxxxx.xxx>
Subject: [amsat-bb] Re: Winterization project
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Greg, et al.......
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You think you have acorn problems?? Check THIS out:
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cZkAP-CQlhA
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73,??? Bob K8BL??
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?(AMSAT Mbr since 1979)
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From: Greg D <ko6th.greg@xxxxx.xxx>
To: Amsat BB <AMSAT-BB@xxxxx.xxx>
Sent: Sunday, September 1, 2013 5:51 PM
Subject: [amsat-bb] Winterization project
Hi all,
As I reported on the 20m Amsat Net (14.282mhz Sundays 18:00z - 19:00z) this
morning, I noticed that my 2m antenna was listing slightly down-hill.?
Suspecting that the boom attachment screws had come loose, my project for
the day was to go up on the roof and align and tighten them.
The screws were a little loose.
That's not why the antenna was drooping down.
I discovered the real reason:? Acorns.
Apparently the local squirrels have been preparing for winter, such as it is
around here, and had stuffed about a dozen plump acorns into the open end of
the antenna boom.? Besides their weight climbing out to the end, there was
also the remaining weight of the acorns.
So, the antenna ends have been taped over, but that's not going to prevent
the squirrels from climbing out onto the antenna.
Any suggestions on an effective squirrel deterrent?
Greg? KO6TH
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