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Today's Topics:
1. Re: Give this a try for an eggbeater - works for me
(n3tl@xxxxxxxxx.xxxx
2. Re: Fw: ELK or ARROW (Bruce Robertson)
3. Elk Antenna (Nigel Gunn G8IFF/W8IFF)
4. Some concluding thoughts RE: ELK, ARROW, and the full story
for the newbie (Mark Lunday, WD4ELG)
5. ISS L / V Active 05.58utc UK / Europe Pass (David Barber)
6. Re: Elk vs Arrow (Clint Bradford)
7. ISS L / V Active 07.30utc UK / Europe Pass (David Barber)
8. Re: Fw: ELK or ARROW (Tim Tapio)
9. Re: ISS L / V Active 07.30utc UK / Europe Pass (Clare Fowler)
10. ISS Repeater (n1jez@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx.xxxx
11. Re: ISS Repeater (jeff kb2m)
12. Re: ISS Repeater (David Barber)
13. Re: ISS Repeater (Alan P. Biddle)
14. NA1SS - calling CQ (Bruce Semple)
15. I hear WA4SCA calling CQ via ISS (Alan Sieg WB5RMG)
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Message: 1
Date: Mon, 29 Dec 2008 03:26:46 +0000
From: n3tl@xxxxxxxxx.xxx
Subject: [amsat-bb] Re: Give this a try for an eggbeater - works for
me
To: "Jack K." <kd1pe.1@xxxxx.xxx>, <amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxx>
Message-ID:
<122920080326.813.495843760008C5F80000032D22230680329B0A02D2089B9A019C04
040A0DBF049BCC02@xxx.xxx>
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Jack,
Thanks very much for posting this link.
73 and Happy New Year,
Tim - N3TL
-------------- Original message from "Jack K." <kd1pe.1@xxxxx.xxx>: ----------
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> http://davehouston.net/eggbeater.htm
>
> A straight forward explanation with lengths of phasing line given for
> different Freqs...
>
> DE - KD1PE
> DN71
>
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Message: 2
Date: Sun, 28 Dec 2008 23:41:15 -0400
From: "Bruce Robertson" <ve9qrp@xxxxx.xxx>
Subject: [amsat-bb] Re: Fw: ELK or ARROW
To: "Bob K0NR (email list)" <list@xxxx.xxx>
Cc: amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxx
Message-ID:
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I had a great time experimenting with homebrew handheld dual-band
antennas for satellite work before I bought an arrow antenna. It is
important to note that, as in so many applications, higher antenna
gain is not necessarily better. Think of it as a narrower flashlight
beam: are you sure you can point the beam directly at the bird? If you
lose track of it, how easy will it be to find it again? Moreover, a
longer boom means a heavier antenna, and it is amazing how heavy a
handheld antenna becomes after 10 minutes!
So I'd say that it is just important in our discussions of antenna
gain to discuss pattern. If the handheld satellite antenna's gain is
improved by making a pencil-thin front lobe and some side lobes,
that's really no good: you'll be too frustrated trying to find the
bird.
There are, however, some aspects of the entire receiving system that
we can improve. This diplexer number is a bit alarming. I expect it is
possible to do better.
Another trick commonly used on home stations is to put a preamp at the
antenna output. The low-noise preamp improves the overall noise figure
of the system, and compensates for the 'down-stream' losses if put
before them, i.e., at the antenna.
As it happens, I've been thinking about how it might be possible to
super-charge an arrow antenna with a 435 preamp. I have a small ARR
switching preamp handy, but it needs 12v. Some sort of AA battery pack
with a charge-pump circuit might do the trick of small enough. Will
the added weight on my wrist be worth the improved reception on 435?
Only experimentation will tell.
73, Bruce
VE9QRP
On Sun, Dec 28, 2008 at 3:22 PM, Bob K0NR (email list) <list@xxxx.xxx> wrote:
> amsat-bb-request@xxxxx.xxx wrote:
>> It seems improving the 2.4 dB of insertion loss of the diplexer would be a
>> better strategy (although not necessarily easy in the space available) than
>> attempting to modify what is very mechanically sound antenna.
>>
>> 73,
>> Joe kk0sd
>>
>>
>
> I am surprised that the duplexer/diplexer (take your pick) has that
> much loss.
> Has anyone verified this via a direct measurement (such as via a
> network analyzer)?
>
> Bob K0NR
>
>
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Message: 3
Date: Mon, 29 Dec 2008 03:45:35 +0000
From: Nigel Gunn G8IFF/W8IFF <nigel@xxxxx.xxx>
Subject: [amsat-bb] Elk Antenna
To: amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxx
Message-ID: <495847DF.40809@xxxxx.xxx>
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I'm slightly puzzled by Elk's advertising.
I've never seen an Elk and can't find a detailed picture but....
If, as they advertise, it is a true log periodic, then as well as good
performance on 2M and 70cM, it should have equally good performance on
any frequencies in between. Surely it would benefit their market
position if it was advertised as suitable also for 220MHz, 137MHz
weather sat, etc.
--
<><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><>
Nigel A. Gunn. G8IFF W8IFF (was KC8NHF)
1865 El Camino Drive, Xenia, OH 45385-1115, USA 937 825 5032
e-mail nigel@xxxxx.xxx www http://www.ngunn.net
Member of ARRL, GQRP #11396, QRPARCI #11644, SOC #548, Flying Pig #385,
Dayton ARA #2128, AMSAT-NA LM-1691, AMSAT-UK, MKARS,
ALC
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Message: 4
Date: Sun, 28 Dec 2008 23:39:52 -0500
From: "Mark Lunday, WD4ELG" <mlunday@xx.xx.xxx>
Subject: [amsat-bb] Some concluding thoughts RE: ELK, ARROW, and the
full story for the newbie
To: <amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxx>
Message-ID: <000901c9696f$7dec8a30$79c59e90$@xx.xxx>
Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii"
As a newbie to AMSAT (but not the hobby) and not the original poster (but an
owner of Arrow and Elk), thanks to ALL who have contributed to this thread.
A discussion with much opportunity for learning for all, especially me.
We can conclude the following as (mostly, but not completely) the full
story, based upon the threads, observations, and data/insight/experience
from several hams with a gallon of experience and technical skills:
1. The Arrow and the Elk antennas "work," both on the repeater and passband
birds. "Work" means the owner can make contacts at various elevations with
power settings 5 watts and below, which is a common configuration of AMSAT
users at this time (handheld HT, handheld antenna, rover). Many hams have
this as their only option, so it will obviously be popular.
2. The Arrow and Elk antennas each have their fans, as shown by this BB and
eham.net. While each person's mileage may vary, and anecdotes indicate that
both work, there are many factors which may impact one operator's
observations over another.
3. The Arrow and Elk antennas are compromise antennas. "Compromise" means
simplicity and portability are optimized at the expense of performance.
"Performance" is defined as optimum design for achieving maximum signal
energy into the satellite AND maximum energy received from the satellite.
It is not debatable that linear antennas will be sub-par to circularly
polarized antennas as a general rule, and in many specific instances as
well. (If twisting the Arrow or Elk is needed to optimize signals
regardless of how easy it is, and if fading is a challenge with these
antennas, then by definition they are not optimum performance antennas).
What is debatable is the satisfaction of the operator based upon his/her
expectations and knowledge of what is happening with the equipment.
Satisfaction will be high for the informed amateur (see next point).
4. The choice of the Arrow or Elk antenna (or some other model) should be
made as an informed decision. The following questions *should* be asked:
For the antenna, is it maximum Portability? Maximum Performance? Minimum
Cost?
What is the transmitting/receiving equipment? Power amplifier (focus on
this one last), preamp, dual receiver or dual rigs, receiver sensitivity,
equipment type, etc.
What is the objective of the operator? VUCC? WAS? DX? Rag chewing?
Experimental? Other VHF/UHF uses besides satellite?
What are the operator's expectations regarding performance (fading, flutter,
path loss, etc.)
What is the operator's "power budget?" All items must be examined in the
calculation, starting from power out of the rig to losses from connectors
and feedline all the way through duplexers/diplexers/power dividers and then
to the antenna. Also, things like obstructions (trees, leaves, etc) and
factors like metal support masts must be considered. Finally, there is the
satellite and its sensitivity and power output on the downlink. And these
are *theoretical* calculations, there is also the actuality which can be
determined with simple test equipment.
Once these factors are determined, then the operator "should" look at all
the options. But examination of options requires some knowledge regarding
propagation, antenna measurements, actual data (not only from the seller),
and knowledge from those who have the experience. This information and
calculations are available online and in manuals, including ARRL pubs. Does
not require a EE degree, just some curiosity and an open mind.
5. For me, I don't think I will be working Europe with an Arrow or Elk
antenna on AO7. Although I have worked into South America and Caribbean on
AO51, I need to keep my expectations realistic.
6. For me, I will have a lot of fun with these antennas by taking them
portable and demonstrating the hobby to others or tinkering.
7. For me, I would love to have a VUCC Satellite cert on my wall...esp since
sunspots are at a lull right now.
8. For me, I will look further into homebrew antenna design and construction
as well as higher performance antennas for these bands.
The best consumer / ham operator is an informed one.
And this is one of the elements of the Radio Amateur's creed: that the Radio
Amateur is always improving his/her knowledge of the hobby and seeks to be
the best he can be in terms of skill.
Again, thanks to those who took the time to share. It's a great part of
this hobby.
Mark Lunday
WD4ELG
wd4elg@xxxx.xxx
http://wd4elg.net
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Message: 5
Date: Mon, 29 Dec 2008 06:18:47 -0000
From: "David Barber" <david.barber@xxxxxxxxxxxxx.xx.xx>
Subject: [amsat-bb] ISS L / V Active 05.58utc UK / Europe Pass
To: <amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxx>, <sarex@xxxxx.xxx>
Cc: 'Cor' <spacecor@xxxxxx.xx>, "'Frank H. Bauer'"
<ka3hdo@xxxxxxx.xxx>
Message-ID: <F2B7928D6F484BACB767C7AE65BE370B@xxxxxxxx>
Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii"
The L / V repeater was active during the 05.58utc pass over UK / Europe this
morning.
Heard and recorded my own signals as it passed overhead.
No one else on.
Icom IC-910 via 3m of RG58U (don't laugh!) to a 19 element horizontal yagi
mounted on az/el rotator on my patio.
Manual control of rotator and Doppler.
All a bit crude I know but it worked!
Good luck to all.
Regards
David
G8OQW
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Message: 6
Date: Sun, 28 Dec 2008 22:25:03 -0800
From: Clint Bradford <clintbrad4d@xxxxxxxxx.xxx>
Subject: [amsat-bb] Re: Elk vs Arrow
To: amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxx
Message-ID: <F992C338-B754-47A4-8791-C27174B97837@xxxxxxxxx.xxx>
Content-Type: text/plain; charset=US-ASCII; format=flowed
Trey - I have an extra, new Elk you may borrow. Send me private email.
Clint Bradford
On Dec 28, 2008, at 7:25 PM, amsat-bb-request@xxxxx.xxx wrote:
> I think will probably end up purchasing both
> and using them on a couple passes
Clint Bradford, K6LCS / KAF3359
909-241-7666
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Message: 7
Date: Mon, 29 Dec 2008 07:45:12 -0000
From: "David Barber" <david.barber@xxxxxxxxxxxxx.xx.xx>
Subject: [amsat-bb] ISS L / V Active 07.30utc UK / Europe Pass
To: <amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxx>, <sarex@xxxxx.xxx>
Cc: "'Frank H. Bauer'" <ka3hdo@xxxxxxx.xxx>
Message-ID: <5A6AFA93C342492CBEFB5F83D8AC2518@xxxxxxxx>
Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii"
Active again this pass. 07.30utc UK / Europe.
Managed to access the repeater briefly for the second time at an elevation
of approx 45dg.
No other stations heard.
Good luck to all who try.
Regards
David
G8OQW
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Message: 8
Date: Mon, 29 Dec 2008 04:13:04 -0500
From: "Tim Tapio" <tim@xxxxxxxx.xxx>
Subject: [amsat-bb] Re: Fw: ELK or ARROW
To: "'Bruce Robertson'" <ve9qrp@xxxxx.xxx>, "'Bob K0NR \(email
list\)'" <list@xxxx.xxx>
Cc: amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxx
Message-ID: <000301c96995$a884aa40$f98dfec0$@xxx>
Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii"
Bruce,
Putting on a preamp worked wonders (I used a Hamtronics). I'd go in the
backyard with it and I put the Arrow on a tripod. It worked out well but I
did have desense problems. I finally went to separate antennas, put them on
an MFJ tripod and bought a rotor from Radio Shack. I pointed the antennas up
at a 30 degree elevation and had my best success this way.
The boom was regular schedule 40 pvc and had quite a bit of sag, the 2 meter
antenna was vertical and the 70 cm was horizontal. I then rearranged the
antennas to the opposite orientation (I don't remember what my justification
was) but I never did get a chance to compare them, life events made
operating take a back seat.
I still had desense issues so I finally tossed in a Comet diplexer that I
had in the box of goodies....(I don't have a "junk box".
I also had about a 10' run of RG-8x so system losses didn't amount to much.
Just my experience but I recommend use of a diplexer as a filter for the
receive....terminate the 2 meter side (I used an old Ethernet 50 ohm
terminator).
Good luck!
Tim T K4SHF #35580
-----Original Message-----
From: amsat-bb-bounces@xxxxx.xxx [mailto:amsat-bb-bounces@xxxxx.xxxx On
Behalf Of Bruce Robertson
Sent: Sunday, December 28, 2008 10:41 PM
To: Bob K0NR (email list)
Cc: amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxx
Subject: [amsat-bb] Re: Fw: ELK or ARROW
I had a great time experimenting with homebrew handheld dual-band antennas
for satellite work before I bought an arrow antenna. It is important to note
that, as in so many applications, higher antenna gain is not necessarily
better. Think of it as a narrower flashlight
beam: are you sure you can point the beam directly at the bird? If you lose
track of it, how easy will it be to find it again? Moreover, a longer boom
means a heavier antenna, and it is amazing how heavy a handheld antenna
becomes after 10 minutes!
So I'd say that it is just important in our discussions of antenna gain to
discuss pattern. If the handheld satellite antenna's gain is improved by
making a pencil-thin front lobe and some side lobes, that's really no good:
you'll be too frustrated trying to find the bird.
There are, however, some aspects of the entire receiving system that we can
improve. This diplexer number is a bit alarming. I expect it is possible to
do better.
Another trick commonly used on home stations is to put a preamp at the
antenna output. The low-noise preamp improves the overall noise figure of
the system, and compensates for the 'down-stream' losses if put before them,
i.e., at the antenna.
As it happens, I've been thinking about how it might be possible to
super-charge an arrow antenna with a 435 preamp. I have a small ARR
switching preamp handy, but it needs 12v. Some sort of AA battery pack with
a charge-pump circuit might do the trick of small enough. Will the added
weight on my wrist be worth the improved reception on 435?
Only experimentation will tell.
73, Bruce
VE9QRP
On Sun, Dec 28, 2008 at 3:22 PM, Bob K0NR (email list) <list@xxxx.xxx>
wrote:
> amsat-bb-request@xxxxx.xxx wrote:
>> It seems improving the 2.4 dB of insertion loss of the diplexer would
>> be a better strategy (although not necessarily easy in the space
>> available) than attempting to modify what is very mechanically sound
antenna.
>>
>> 73,
>> Joe kk0sd
>>
>>
>
> I am surprised that the duplexer/diplexer (take your pick) has that
> much loss.
> Has anyone verified this via a direct measurement (such as via a
> network analyzer)?
>
> Bob K0NR
>
>
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Message: 9
Date: Mon, 29 Dec 2008 07:33:42 -0500
From: "Clare Fowler" <lcfowler@xxxxx.xx>
Subject: [amsat-bb] Re: ISS L / V Active 07.30utc UK / Europe Pass
To: "amsat-bb" <amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxx>
Message-ID: <000201c969b1$b128aa90$3c1e70cf@xxxxx>
Content-Type: text/plain; format=flowed; charset="iso-8859-1";
reply-type=original
Just managed to work N1JEZ at 12:14 utc over Eastern NA.
Mike had good solid signal but the LHCP rx ant on ISS
turns my big gun RHCP helix array L up used successfully
on all other amateur satellites into a pop gun that only
worked intermittently.
Clare VE3NPC
----- Original Message -----
From: "David Barber" <david.barber@xxxxxxxxxxxxx.xx.xx>
To: <amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxx>; <sarex@xxxxx.xxx>
Cc: "'Frank H. Bauer'" <ka3hdo@xxxxxxx.xxx>
Sent: Monday, December 29, 2008 2:45 AM
Subject: [amsat-bb] ISS L / V Active 07.30utc UK / Europe Pass
> Active again this pass. 07.30utc UK / Europe.
>
> Managed to access the repeater briefly for the second time at an elevation
> of approx 45dg.
>
> No other stations heard.
>
> Good luck to all who try.
>
> Regards
>
> David
> G8OQW
>
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Message: 10
Date: Mon, 29 Dec 2008 07:35:52 -0500
From: <n1jez@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx.xxx>
Subject: [amsat-bb] ISS Repeater
To: "AMSAT BB" <amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxx>
Message-ID: <B745A10DF023433C8EB9C1A7DD4F71A7@xxxx>
Content-Type: text/plain; format=flowed; charset="iso-8859-1";
reply-type=original
Just got on the ISS repeater - L band up and V band down from FN34 here in
Vermont. I used full power here. 80 watts in the shack to a 55 el 1269
Directive Systems loop yagi. Transmission line is 75' of 7/8" hardline.
Results were mixed. The pass was 25 degrees max here. I had little to no
success as the ISS was ascending. I opened the repeater a couple of times.
I'm not sure if this was because other stations were trying and we were
clobbering each other or not. As the ISS was going overhead, it appeared
that the polarity was shifting rapidly as I would open the repeater for just
a word or two. I did hear Clare, VE3NPC briefly. As the ISS was descending,
things got better and I was able to consistently open the repeater, but
nobody came back.... I could not access the repeater below 10 degrees....
If anyone else was on and trying, can you let me know? I'd like to see if
that was the reason I couldn't access the repeater as it was ascending. One
other observation, I found the doppler correction to be pretty critical.
I've seen this when running low power into AO-51 for tests.
I hope to try a few more passes this week.
73,
Mike, N1JEZ
AMSAT 29649
"A closed mouth gathers no feet"
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Message: 11
Date: Mon, 29 Dec 2008 08:02:35 -0500
From: "jeff kb2m" <kb2m@xxxxxxx.xxx>
Subject: [amsat-bb] Re: ISS Repeater
To: <n1jez@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx.xxx>, "'AMSAT BB'" <amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxx>
Message-ID: <014101c969b5$b89e9f10$29dbdd30$@xxx>
Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii"
I'm spending a few days visiting friends in Delaware till this afternoon, I
hope to get on L/V tomorrow morning before work. It looks like I'm missing
all the fun! Mike could you please supply a suggested frequency pair to load
into SatPC32 for starters? Thanks in advance...
73 Jeff kb2m
-----Original Message-----
From: amsat-bb-bounces@xxxxx.xxx [mailto:amsat-bb-bounces@xxxxx.xxxx On
Behalf Of n1jez@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx.xxx
Sent: Monday, December 29, 2008 7:36 AM
To: AMSAT BB
Subject: [amsat-bb] ISS Repeater
If anyone else was on and trying, can you let me know? I'd like to see if
that was the reason I couldn't access the repeater as it was ascending. One
other observation, I found the doppler correction to be pretty critical.
I've seen this when running low power into AO-51 for tests.
I hope to try a few more passes this week.
73,
Mike, N1JEZ
AMSAT 29649
"A closed mouth gathers no feet"
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Message: 12
Date: Mon, 29 Dec 2008 13:56:52 -0000
From: "David Barber" <david.barber@xxxxxxxxxxxxx.xx.xx>
Subject: [amsat-bb] Re: ISS Repeater
To: <amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxx>
Message-ID: <2D569D8D454D4F27BF2B52C10D04F4FD@xxxxxxxx>
Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii"
So guy's correct me if I'm wrong but from a rough calculation that puts
Mike's ERP at 4.7Kw.
Leaving my 170w ERP looking rather meagre by comparison! :-)
Congrats to Mike and Clare on their contact.
Regards
David
G8OQW
-----Original Message-----
From: amsat-bb-bounces@xxxxx.xxx [mailto:amsat-bb-bounces@xxxxx.xxxx On
Behalf Of n1jez@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx.xxx
Sent: 29 December 2008 12:36
To: AMSAT BB
Subject: [amsat-bb] ISS Repeater
Just got on the ISS repeater - L band up and V band down from FN34 here in
Vermont. I used full power here. 80 watts in the shack to a 55 el 1269
Directive Systems loop yagi. Transmission line is 75' of 7/8" hardline.
Results were mixed. The pass was 25 degrees max here. I had little to no
success as the ISS was ascending. I opened the repeater a couple of times.
I'm not sure if this was because other stations were trying and we were
clobbering each other or not. As the ISS was going overhead, it appeared
that the polarity was shifting rapidly as I would open the repeater for just
a word or two. I did hear Clare, VE3NPC briefly. As the ISS was descending,
things got better and I was able to consistently open the repeater, but
nobody came back.... I could not access the repeater below 10 degrees....
If anyone else was on and trying, can you let me know? I'd like to see if
that was the reason I couldn't access the repeater as it was ascending. One
other observation, I found the doppler correction to be pretty critical.
I've seen this when running low power into AO-51 for tests.
I hope to try a few more passes this week.
73,
Mike, N1JEZ
AMSAT 29649
"A closed mouth gathers no feet"
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Message: 13
Date: Mon, 29 Dec 2008 07:59:20 -0600
From: "Alan P. Biddle" <APBIDDLE@xxxxxx.xxx>
Subject: [amsat-bb] Re: ISS Repeater
To: "'AMSAT BB'" <amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxx>
Message-ID: <F94D393005474EDF862CBDC4F8588066@xxxxxx>
Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii"
Morning,
Heard Clare, VE3NPC, loud through the repeater. Then they switched to
interactive, and said he was the first station heard, though they did not
get his call so far as I can tell. No luck here, though the pass was
relatively low and blocked with trees and hills. Will recheck the numbers,
and try again on the next pass which is nearly overhead.
Alan
WA4SCA
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Message: 14
Date: Mon, 29 Dec 2008 09:00:50 -0500
From: Bruce Semple <brucesemple@xxxxxxx.xxx>
Subject: [amsat-bb] NA1SS - calling CQ
To: amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxx
Message-ID: <0KCN006EU5OSM9D4@xxxxxx.xxxxxxxxx.xxx>
Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii; format=flowed
NA1SS was calling CQ (several times) this morning on the 13:50 Z
pass over east coast
Nice loud signal on the 2M downlink --
Apparently he was not hearing anybody on the L-band uplink --
It was killing me not to be able to give him a call (no 1.2 Ghz capabilities).
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Message: 15
Date: Mon, 29 Dec 2008 09:26:05 -0600 (CST)
From: "Alan Sieg WB5RMG" <wb5rmg@xxxxxxx.xxx>
Subject: [amsat-bb] I hear WA4SCA calling CQ via ISS
To: amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxx
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WA4SCA via ISS is loud and clear . . .
- no one else heard
/;^)
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