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Today's Topics:
1. Cape-2 #2183 over Brazil (Roland Zurmely)
2. FUNcube / AO-73 weekend operations (wouter weggelaar)
3. Configuring a pair of IC-706MKIIG's for satellites
(Ronald G. Parsons)
4. Re: Configuring a pair of IC-706MKIIG's for satellites
(Paul Stoetzer)
5. New Full Duplex HT: Wouxun KG-UV8D (Paul Stoetzer)
6. Re: New Full Duplex HT: Wouxun KG-UV8D (Andy MacAllister)
7. Re: Configuring a pair of IC-706MKIIG's for satellites
(Erich Eichmann)
8. Re: FUNcube / AO-73 weekend operations (g0mrf@xxx.xxxx
9. Re: FUNcube / AO-73 weekend operations (wouter weggelaar)
10. Ham Video (Gaston Bertels)
11. Re: Configuring a pair of IC-706MKIIG's for satellites
(John / NS1Z)
12. Possible Launch Delays For SpaceX, Orbital (B J)
13. LoTW (Bruce)
14. Re: LoTW (Paul Stoetzer)
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Message: 1
Date: Fri, 11 Apr 2014 14:25:18 -0700 (PDT)
From: Roland Zurmely <py4zbz@xxxxx.xxx>
To: AMSAT <amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxx>
Subject: [amsat-bb] Cape-2 #2183 over Brazil
Message-ID:
<1397251518.33401.YahooMailNeo@xxxxxxxxx.xxxx.xxx.xxxxx.xxx>
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Successful commands:
21:16 W5UL>W5UL-15>UI,C,F0:
*forcebeac#
21:16 W5UL-15>W5UL>UI,C,F0:
+W5UL,CAPE-2,c,OR,201301281955CST,5211mV,01005,c,23C,22C,ulcape.org#
21:16 W5UL>W5UL-15>UI,C,F0:
*dump#
21:17 W5UL-15>W5UL>UI,C,F0:
W5UL,5196,866,5188,5,5186,54,5186,OR,001,25,22,ulcape.org#
73 de Roland PY4ZBZ ?GH70un
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Message: 2
Date: Sat, 12 Apr 2014 01:17:44 +0200
From: wouter weggelaar <pa3weg@xxxxx.xxx>
To: AMSAT-BB <amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxx>
Subject: [amsat-bb] FUNcube / AO-73 weekend operations
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Hi All,
During the last pass, I have attempted to command FUNcube-1 into fixed
amateur mode for the weekend. However, this did not succeed yet. It does
not indicate a spacecraft problem, but some problems in my (very limited)
commanding setup.
The next attempt will be made tomorrow 12th of April around 09:00 UTC using
another set of hardware with proper tracking yagi's
Sorry for the delay folks!
Wouter PA3WEG
FUNcube team
------------------------------
Message: 3
Date: Fri, 11 Apr 2014 18:46:10 -0500
From: "Ronald G. Parsons" <w5rkn@xxxxx.xxx>
To: "AMSAT-BB" <AMSAT-BB@xxxxx.xxx>
Subject: [amsat-bb] Configuring a pair of IC-706MKIIG's for satellites
Message-ID: <B512BDA3A9D147818BD34B6ABFC8E7B3@xxxxxxxxx>
Content-Type: text/plain; charset="utf-8"
I am in the process of configuring a pair of Icom IC-706MKIIG transceivers
for Full Duplex U/V and V/U satellite service. They will be controlled by
SatPC32 with one being the transmitter and the other the receiver.
This will require switching the duplexer-separated UHF and VHF input/output
between the UHF and VHF antennas. I would like to control the coax switches
automatically to avoid human error. I am looking for a signal, either from
SatPC32 or the transceivers to switch the relays between U/V and V/U modes.
The transceivers have a signal on the 13-pin DIN ACC socket pin # 5 labeled
BAND with the description ?Band voltage output. (Varies with amateur band)
0 ? 8.0 V? No other details.
Does anyone have any additional information on this signal?
Is there another signal available from SatPC32 or the transceivers that
would enable automatic switching between U/V and V/U?
Ron W5RKN
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Message: 4
Date: Fri, 11 Apr 2014 20:42:25 -0400
From: Paul Stoetzer <n8hm@xxxx.xxx>
To: "Ronald G. Parsons" <w5rkn@xxxxx.xxx>
Cc: AMSAT-BB <AMSAT-BB@xxxxx.xxx>
Subject: [amsat-bb] Re: Configuring a pair of IC-706MKIIG's for
satellites
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Ron,
That pin just supplies a constant voltage that varies by band, which
is used for amplifier automatic band switching. Unfortunately,
according to the following post, the voltage on that pin is the same
for VHF and UHF.
http://www.eham.net/ehamforum/smf/index.php?topic=53699.0;wap2
73,
Paul, N8HM
On Fri, Apr 11, 2014 at 7:46 PM, Ronald G. Parsons <w5rkn@xxxxx.xxx> wrote:
> I am in the process of configuring a pair of Icom IC-706MKIIG transceivers
for Full Duplex U/V and V/U satellite service. They will be controlled by
SatPC32 with one being the transmitter and the other the receiver.
>
> This will require switching the duplexer-separated UHF and VHF
input/output between the UHF and VHF antennas. I would like to control the
coax switches automatically to avoid human error. I am looking for a signal,
either from SatPC32 or the transceivers to switch the relays between U/V and
V/U modes.
>
> The transceivers have a signal on the 13-pin DIN ACC socket pin # 5
labeled BAND with the description "Band voltage output. (Varies with amateur
band) 0 - 8.0 V" No other details.
>
> Does anyone have any additional information on this signal?
>
> Is there another signal available from SatPC32 or the transceivers that
would enable automatic switching between U/V and V/U?
>
> Ron W5RKN
> _______________________________________________
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Message: 5
Date: Fri, 11 Apr 2014 23:41:37 -0400
From: Paul Stoetzer <n8hm@xxxx.xxx>
To: "amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxxx <amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxx>
Subject: [amsat-bb] New Full Duplex HT: Wouxun KG-UV8D
Message-ID:
<CABzOSOrXV3=MFRCXn1uFGbVvDxHVYtkPi=_4RjJg8F-YHdOuOg@xxxx.xxxxx.xxx>
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The new Wouxun KG-UV8D looks like a very interesting HT and may
potentially be useful for FM satellite operations as it does have full
duplex functionality.
http://www.buytwowayradios.com/products/wouxun/kg-uv8d.aspx
The question is whether or not the receiver desenses too much to be
useful for full duplex V/U FM satellite work like the Puxing and
Alinco models. I look forward to seeing reports.
73,
Paul Stoetzer, N8HM
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Message: 6
Date: Fri, 11 Apr 2014 23:34:27 -0500
From: "Andy MacAllister" <w5acm@xxxxxx.xxx>
To: "'AMSAT BBS'" <amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxx>
Subject: [amsat-bb] Re: New Full Duplex HT: Wouxun KG-UV8D
Message-ID: <83BE899D2DD048B1A18983E061EFF5D4@xxxxxxxxxxx>
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Yes Paul,
I am tired of collecting marginal HT radios that really do not do well as
full-duplex units.
Hoping for some reports soon!
73 de Andy W5ACM
----- Original Message -----
From: "Paul Stoetzer" <n8hm@xxxx.xxx>
To: <amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxx>
Sent: Friday, April 11, 2014 10:41 PM
Subject: [amsat-bb] New Full Duplex HT: Wouxun KG-UV8D
> The new Wouxun KG-UV8D looks like a very interesting HT and may
> potentially be useful for FM satellite operations as it does have full
> duplex functionality.
>
> http://www.buytwowayradios.com/products/wouxun/kg-uv8d.aspx
>
> The question is whether or not the receiver desenses too much to be
> useful for full duplex V/U FM satellite work like the Puxing and
> Alinco models. I look forward to seeing reports.
>
> 73,
>
> Paul Stoetzer, N8HM
> _______________________________________________
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Message: 7
Date: Sat, 12 Apr 2014 09:28:55 +0200
From: "Erich Eichmann" <erich.eichmann@xxxxxxxx.xx>
To: "Ronald G. Parsons" <w5rkn@xxxxx.xxx>
Cc: amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxx
Subject: [amsat-bb] Re: Configuring a pair of IC-706MKIIG's for
satellites
Message-ID: <55BA3F68F8714996A49C5ACD4E87755D@xxxxx>
Content-Type: text/plain; format=flowed; charset="utf-8";
reply-type=original
Hi Ron,
You can steer both IC-706MKIIGs without switching the antennas, I think.
You will have changed the Icom address of one of the radios to allow control
of both radios..
If the program starts - for example - with FO-29 choose the address of the
radio at the 70cm antenna (downlink) as the first address value in the
"Radio 1" section of menu "Radio Setup". and the address of the radio at
the 2m antenna (uplink) as the 2nd address value. Uncheck the option
"Satellite mode" and check the option "Autotmatic Rx/Tx change".
Withh FO-29 (v/u) the program will then steer the radio at the 70cm antenna
as RX and the other at the 2m antenna as TX with FO-29. You can tune the
VFO dial of the RX around the passband and the TX will follow. When you
switch to VO-52 (u/v) the program will exchange the roles of the radios as
RX and TX. You can tune the dial of the radio at the 2m antenna and the
other will follow.
73s, Erich, DK1TB
----- Original Message -----
From: "Ronald G. Parsons" <w5rkn@xxxxx.xxx>
To: "AMSAT-BB" <AMSAT-BB@xxxxx.xxx>
Sent: Saturday, April 12, 2014 1:46 AM
Subject: [amsat-bb] Configuring a pair of IC-706MKIIG's for satellites
>I am in the process of configuring a pair of Icom IC-706MKIIG transceivers
>for Full Duplex U/V and V/U satellite service. They will be controlled by
>SatPC32 with one being the transmitter and the other the receiver.
>
> This will require switching the duplexer-separated UHF and VHF
> input/output between the UHF and VHF antennas. I would like to control the
> coax switches automatically to avoid human error. I am looking for a
> signal, either from SatPC32 or the transceivers to switch the relays
> between U/V and V/U modes.
>
> The transceivers have a signal on the 13-pin DIN ACC socket pin # 5
> labeled BAND with the description ?Band voltage output. (Varies with
> amateur band) 0 ? 8.0 V? No other details.
>
> Does anyone have any additional information on this signal?
>
> Is there another signal available from SatPC32 or the transceivers that
> would enable automatic switching between U/V and V/U?
>
> Ron W5RKN
> _______________________________________________
> 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: Sat, 12 Apr 2014 05:20:05 -0400 (EDT)
From: g0mrf@xxx.xxx
To: pa3weg@xxxxx.xxxx amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxx
Subject: [amsat-bb] Re: FUNcube / AO-73 weekend operations
Message-ID: <8D124478687B96C-1E6C-6D26@xxxxxxxxxxxx.xxxxxx.xxx.xxx>
Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii"
Transponder on at 09.10. this morning
Thanks Wouter
Happy Gagarin day everyone (April 12th 1961)
-----Original Message-----
From: wouter weggelaar <pa3weg@xxxxx.xxx>
To: AMSAT-BB <amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxx>
Sent: Sat, 12 Apr 2014 0:24
Subject: [amsat-bb] FUNcube / AO-73 weekend operations
Hi All,
During the last pass, I have attempted to command FUNcube-1 into fixed
amateur mode for the weekend. However, this did not succeed yet. It does
not indicate a spacecraft problem, but some problems in my (very limited)
commanding setup.
The next attempt will be made tomorrow 12th of April around 09:00 UTC using
another set of hardware with proper tracking yagi's
Sorry for the delay folks!
Wouter PA3WEG
FUNcube team
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Message: 9
Date: Sat, 12 Apr 2014 11:22:13 +0200
From: wouter weggelaar <pa3weg@xxxxx.xxx>
To: David Bowman G0MRF <g0mrf@xxx.xxx>
Cc: AMSAT-BB <amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxx>
Subject: [amsat-bb] Re: FUNcube / AO-73 weekend operations
Message-ID:
<CAKXf1rG6_5-W_dt30cZeeqOu4wE6PCTCpHh9fnSM=sfT8Q0U3Q@xxxx.xxxxx.xxx>
Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1
Happy Gagarin Day!
And as you can all read, commanding was successful during the 09:00 UTC
pass. Enjoy the transponder for the weekend!
Wouter
On Sat, Apr 12, 2014 at 11:20 AM, <g0mrf@xxx.xxx> wrote:
> Transponder on at 09.10. this morning
>
> Thanks Wouter
>
> Happy Gagarin day everyone (April 12th 1961)
> -----Original Message-----
> From: wouter weggelaar <pa3weg@xxxxx.xxx>
> To: AMSAT-BB <amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxx>
> Sent: Sat, 12 Apr 2014 0:24
> Subject: [amsat-bb] FUNcube / AO-73 weekend operations
>
> Hi All,
>
> During the last pass, I have attempted to command FUNcube-1 into fixed
> amateur mode for the weekend. However, this did not succeed yet. It does
> not indicate a spacecraft problem, but some problems in my (very limited)
> commanding setup.
>
> The next attempt will be made tomorrow 12th of April around 09:00 UTC using
> another set of hardware with proper tracking yagi's
>
> Sorry for the delay folks!
>
> Wouter PA3WEG
> FUNcube team
> _______________________________________________
> 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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Message: 10
Date: Sat, 12 Apr 2014 11:57:13 +0200
From: Gaston Bertels <gaston.bertels@xxxxxx.xx>
To: ariss-ops@xxxxx.xxxx ariss-press@xxxxx.xxxx ariss-i@xxxxx.xxxx
amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxx
Subject: [amsat-bb] Ham Video
Message-ID: <bfd952$vqe1j2@xxxxx.xxxxxx.xx>
Content-Type: text/plain; charset="iso-8859-1"; format=flowed
HamTV Bulletin #11
April 12, 2014
Ham Video Commissioning ? final
The final Ham Video Commissioning Pass 4 is
planned Sunday April 13 at 18.23 UTC.
Configuration 4 will be used:
* ARISS antenna 43
* Frequency 2395 MHz
* Symbol rate 2.0 MS/s
Koichi Wakata will operate OR4ISS.
Ground stations F6DZP and IK1SLD will receive the
signals and stream the video over the BATC server.
The video is expected to be received during 5 minutes.
This will mark the end of the Blank Transmissions.
We thank the operators who filed reception
reports of blank transmissions. Your
participation to the Ham Video testing campaign has been invaluable.
No decision has been taken yet on the future use
of Ham Video. We will keep you informed on any progress.
73,
Gaston Bertels, ON4WF
ARISS Europe chairman
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Message: 11
Date: Sat, 12 Apr 2014 06:21:11 -0400
From: "John / NS1Z" <ns1zjohn@xxxxx.xxx>
To: "Erich Eichmann" <erich.eichmann@xxxxxxxx.xx>, "amsat-bb"
<amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxx>
Subject: [amsat-bb] Re: Configuring a pair of IC-706MKIIG's for
satellites
Message-ID: <F6049496197142EC9A3729217C349954@xxxxxx>
Content-Type: text/plain; format=flowed; charset="utf-8";
reply-type=response
The only problem left is to remember which microphone for each satellite
-----Original Message-----
From: Erich Eichmann
Sent: Saturday, April 12, 2014 3:28 AM
To: Ronald G. Parsons
Cc: amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxx
Subject: [amsat-bb] Re: Configuring a pair of IC-706MKIIG's for satellites
Hi Ron,
You can steer both IC-706MKIIGs without switching the antennas, I think.
You will have changed the Icom address of one of the radios to allow control
of both radios..
If the program starts - for example - with FO-29 choose the address of the
radio at the 70cm antenna (downlink) as the first address value in the
"Radio 1" section of menu "Radio Setup". and the address of the radio at
the 2m antenna (uplink) as the 2nd address value. Uncheck the option
"Satellite mode" and check the option "Autotmatic Rx/Tx change".
Withh FO-29 (v/u) the program will then steer the radio at the 70cm antenna
as RX and the other at the 2m antenna as TX with FO-29. You can tune the
VFO dial of the RX around the passband and the TX will follow. When you
switch to VO-52 (u/v) the program will exchange the roles of the radios as
RX and TX. You can tune the dial of the radio at the 2m antenna and the
other will follow.
73s, Erich, DK1TB
----- Original Message -----
From: "Ronald G. Parsons" <w5rkn@xxxxx.xxx>
To: "AMSAT-BB" <AMSAT-BB@xxxxx.xxx>
Sent: Saturday, April 12, 2014 1:46 AM
Subject: [amsat-bb] Configuring a pair of IC-706MKIIG's for satellites
>I am in the process of configuring a pair of Icom IC-706MKIIG transceivers
>for Full Duplex U/V and V/U satellite service. They will be controlled by
>SatPC32 with one being the transmitter and the other the receiver.
>
> This will require switching the duplexer-separated UHF and VHF
> input/output between the UHF and VHF antennas. I would like to control the
> coax switches automatically to avoid human error. I am looking for a
> signal, either from SatPC32 or the transceivers to switch the relays
> between U/V and V/U modes.
>
> The transceivers have a signal on the 13-pin DIN ACC socket pin # 5
> labeled BAND with the description ?Band voltage output. (Varies with
> amateur band) 0 ? 8.0 V? No other details.
>
> Does anyone have any additional information on this signal?
>
> Is there another signal available from SatPC32 or the transceivers that
> would enable automatic switching between U/V and V/U?
>
> Ron W5RKN
> _______________________________________________
> 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: Sat, 12 Apr 2014 15:35:51 +0000
From: B J <va6bmj@xxxxx.xxx>
To: amsat-bb <amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxx>
Subject: [amsat-bb] Possible Launch Delays For SpaceX, Orbital
Message-ID:
<CAP7QzkO88Un_MurhcswOfZCTTNnpBOd2V+wWtX2vxSxx13PaRw@xxxx.xxxxx.xxx>
Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1
http://www.spacepolicyonline.com/news/balky-iss-computer-may-delay-spacex-crs-
3-launch
http://www.spaceflightinsider.com/space-flight-missions/commercial-space-space
-flight-missions/orbital/orb_2/orb-2-track-may-6-launch-may-still-delayed-upda
te/
73s
Bernhard VA6BMJ @ DO33FL
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Message: 13
Date: Sat, 12 Apr 2014 11:06:53 -0500
From: Bruce <kk5do@xxxx.xxx>
To: "amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxxx <amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxx>
Subject: [amsat-bb] LoTW
Message-ID: <5349649D.6050602@xxxx.xxx>
Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1; format=flowed
I just completed uploading all my satellite QSO's to LOTW, 1993-2001. I
only did a handful of satellite contacts after that with my HT which I
also uploaded.
It took a little bit of programming to convert the old storage locations
of data (pre-LoTW) to the LoTW fields. I even uploaded my trips to
EL39/EM30, EL19/EM10, FN21 and EM99. As there was no really great
program that would allow changing all the necessary fields, I used Macro
Express (which I use to automate my system). It allowed me to make mouse
moves and clicks, change and massage text (AO10, AO13, AO27 to AO-10,
AO-13, AO-27, etc) and add the prop mode which were never in existence
when I started logging.
Then I setup a VUCC account in my LoTW account.
How many matched QSO's? 193
How many Grids for Satellite VUCC? 40
After loading the 6,000 QSO's, I checked back in about 15 minutes and
had only matched 55 QSO's. When I checked the next day, there were the
193 matches. Guess LoTW takes a bit of time to run your matches. Maybe
when I check back tomorrow, there will be more Grid matches as I just
created the VUCC account.
That really is not a bad match percentage since many hams have since
become SK and many have reached the age of non-operating. Also, those
back then used either paper or early logging programs which have not
been converted to LoTW format and uploaded. I gained no new DXCC
entities. Unsure if I have any new grids, I will have to take the paper
receipts from the ARRL and manually check them.
73...bruce
--
Bruce Paige, KK5DO
AMSAT Director Contests and Awards
ARRL Awards Manager (WAS, 5BWAS, VUCC), VE
Houston AMSAT Net - Wed 0100z on Echolink - Conference *AMSAT*
Also live streaming MP3 at http://www.amsatnet.com
Podcast at http://www.amsatnet.com/podcast.xml or iTunes
Latest satellite news on the ARRL Audio News
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Message: 14
Date: Sat, 12 Apr 2014 12:39:21 -0400
From: Paul Stoetzer <n8hm@xxxx.xxx>
To: kk5do@xxxx.xxx
Cc: "amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxxx <amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxx>
Subject: [amsat-bb] Re: LoTW
Message-ID:
<CABzOSOqfdHnkNQXW2On+MZ+wubQraJDULZwcOrD40xDGiiNVSQ@xxxx.xxxxx.xxx>
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Bruce,
You don't have to manually check the paper receipts against your LoTW
records. Link your LoTW VUCC account to your VUCC record and your
existing VUCC credits will be added to your LoTW VUCC account.
If your last VUCC application was before 2000, the staff will have to
manually enter it from their paper records, so it might take a couple
of weeks.
73,
Paul, N8HM
On Sat, Apr 12, 2014 at 12:06 PM, Bruce <kk5do@xxxx.xxx> wrote:
> I just completed uploading all my satellite QSO's to LOTW, 1993-2001. I only
> did a handful of satellite contacts after that with my HT which I also
> uploaded.
>
> It took a little bit of programming to convert the old storage locations of
> data (pre-LoTW) to the LoTW fields. I even uploaded my trips to EL39/EM30,
> EL19/EM10, FN21 and EM99. As there was no really great program that would
> allow changing all the necessary fields, I used Macro Express (which I use
> to automate my system). It allowed me to make mouse moves and clicks, change
> and massage text (AO10, AO13, AO27 to AO-10, AO-13, AO-27, etc) and add the
> prop mode which were never in existence when I started logging.
>
> Then I setup a VUCC account in my LoTW account.
>
> How many matched QSO's? 193
> How many Grids for Satellite VUCC? 40
>
> After loading the 6,000 QSO's, I checked back in about 15 minutes and had
> only matched 55 QSO's. When I checked the next day, there were the 193
> matches. Guess LoTW takes a bit of time to run your matches. Maybe when I
> check back tomorrow, there will be more Grid matches as I just created the
> VUCC account.
>
> That really is not a bad match percentage since many hams have since become
> SK and many have reached the age of non-operating. Also, those back then
> used either paper or early logging programs which have not been converted to
> LoTW format and uploaded. I gained no new DXCC entities. Unsure if I have
> any new grids, I will have to take the paper receipts from the ARRL and
> manually check them.
>
> 73...bruce
>
> --
>
> Bruce Paige, KK5DO
> AMSAT Director Contests and Awards
> ARRL Awards Manager (WAS, 5BWAS, VUCC), VE
> Houston AMSAT Net - Wed 0100z on Echolink - Conference *AMSAT*
> Also live streaming MP3 at http://www.amsatnet.com
> Podcast at http://www.amsatnet.com/podcast.xml or iTunes
> Latest satellite news on the ARRL Audio News
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