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Today's Topics:
1. Re: LVB (Jeff KB2M)
2. Re: PacComm information for PSK-1 and PSK-1T (Greg Beat)
3. Re: PacComm information for PSK-1 and PSK-1T (Mark L. Hammond)
4. Last few days to get FD Summary Sheets in (Bruce)
5. Re: LVB (w7lrd@xxxxxxx.xxxx
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Message: 1
Date: Sat, 11 Jul 2009 11:07:42 -0400
From: "Jeff KB2M" <kb2m@xxxxxxx.xxx>
Subject: [amsat-bb] Re: LVB
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The $200 is a great deal. I helped sell every one we had on hand at the
AMSAT booth in Dayton. Another perspective, about 2 years ago I replaced my
ISA bussed motherboard for a new one. The only ISA bussed mobo I could
find(that was under $500) cost $190. Other then the two ISA slots, it had
the comparable performance of a $35 mobo! My next computer upgrade for my
sat control system will use an LVB to control rotors. The Kansas City
tracker ISA card will be heading to the Smithsonian Institution....
73 Jeff kb2m
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From: amsat-bb-bounces@xxxxx.xxx [mailto:amsat-bb-bounces@xxxxx.xxxx On
Behalf Of Mark L. Hammond
Sent: Saturday, July 11, 2009 10:38 AM
To: amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxxx myles.landstein@xxxxx.xxx
Subject: [amsat-bb] Re: LVB
Hi Myles,
Simply stated---this is a very functional and easy to use track box,
with exceptional attention to construction detail when purchased
already assembled by AMSAT (thanks, Mike Young!). It's a very fair
price at US$200. (Price out the parts to build one up...it's a deal).
It's essentially plug in, calibrate, then play!
73,
Mark N8MH
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Message: 2
Date: Sat, 11 Jul 2009 10:17:44 -0500
From: "Greg Beat" <gregory.beat@xxxxxxx.xxx>
Subject: [amsat-bb] Re: PacComm information for PSK-1 and PSK-1T
To: <amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxx>
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>> John -- I think Greg means the 8-pin DIN, not the mini-DIN ....
No. The PSK-1 RS-232 port to the Computer is J10, which is a mini-8 DIN on
rear panel.
I am looking at the back panel of my PSK-1 here in workbench!
The PSK-1 also has 8-pin DIN (J2) for the TNC Modem Connection (via 20-pin
TAPR disconnect header on Tiny-2 or TAPR TNC-2);
and three 5-pin DIN connections: TNC Radio Connection (J4); VHF Radio (J1);
UHF Radio (J3) ---
the separate VHF and UHF radio connections were useful for the Icom VHF/UHF
radios (271/471; 275/475) of that era.
The PSK-1 and PSK-1T modems do have different rear panel connector types!
LOOK at the REAR PANEL (eBay auction # 320392587069 has a rear panel photo)
On the PSK-1T, there is an 8-pin Mini-DIN marked CONTROL (RS-232), I assume
that Gywn kept the pin out the same as the PSK-1
and would connect this to a PC serial port (RS-232) that is running a terminal
emulation or control program.
To the left is a Male DB-9 marked PACKET (RS-232) ... A manual for the PSK-1T
will confirm its usage/connections.
As I remember, and W3IO probably has a better memory, PacComm introduced the
PSK-1 for the PacSats launched at that time.
Later, Gywn reintroduced the PSK-1T with some updates and suggested
modifications.
I first saw a PSK-1T at the 1995 AMSAT meeting in Orlando (1995) --- shown in
preparation for AO-40.
>> Greg -- You apparently outbid me for these items on eBay, assuming you
recently obtained them ;-) )
>> I've been using it to command AO-16... I don't know about the DFM unit,
other than I think it is
>> probably 1200 and 9600 baud capable.
Mark, I was watching that eBay auction (# 320392587069), but did not bid on
these items -- I already have one!
There were two PacComm PSK-1 and DFM TNC combinations for sale on QRZ a couple
of weeks ago at $35 per set or $50 for both (great deal)!
Yes, the DFM permits usage at 9600 AFSK (which one of the satellites did
support).
Greg
w9gb
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Message: 3
Date: Sat, 11 Jul 2009 12:23:33 -0400
From: "Mark L. Hammond" <marklhammond@xxxxx.xxx>
Subject: [amsat-bb] Re: PacComm information for PSK-1 and PSK-1T
To: amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxx
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Hi Greg,
"//
To get me going can some one please send the pin out for the radio 8
pin DIN for the DFM TNC.
Thanks de John K0CQW
"
Um..back to the question John asked--it was about the 8pin DIN on the
DFM, not the PSK unit. The DFN TNC doesn't appear to have a mini-DIN,
so, that's why I didn't think the mini-DIN answer was what he was
looking for :)
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?VISuperSize&item=320392587069
Excellent information, history and details, though, Greg! Thanks!
In the shack I have a couple each of the PSK-1 and PSK-1T units, and
manuals. The PSK-1T with the built in TNC is really slick (the "T"
designates the built in TNC, no disconnect header hookup needed!)
Hopefully the chatter will help John get his stuff going--but I think
he STILL needs the 8pin DIN info for the DFN....my hunch is that it's
the Paccomm "standard" pinout for hooking up the tx audio/rx
audio/PTT/GRND, but I can't confirm.
73,
Mark N8MH
__________
>> John -- I think Greg means the 8-pin DIN, not the mini-DIN ....
No. The PSK-1 RS-232 port to the Computer is J10, which is a mini-8 DIN on
rear panel.
I am looking at the back panel of my PSK-1 here in workbench!
The PSK-1 also has 8-pin DIN (J2) for the TNC Modem Connection (via 20-pin
TAPR
disconnect header on Tiny-2 or TAPR TNC-2);
and three 5-pin DIN connections: TNC Radio Connection (J4); VHF Radio (J1);
UHF
Radio (J3) ---
the separate VHF and UHF radio connections were useful for the Icom VHF/UHF
radios (271/471; 275/475) of that era.
The PSK-1 and PSK-1T modems do have different rear panel connector types!
LOOK at the REAR PANEL (eBay auction # 320392587069 has a rear panel photo)
On the PSK-1T, there is an 8-pin Mini-DIN marked CONTROL (RS-232), I assume
that Gywn kept the pin out the same as the PSK-1
and would connect this to a PC serial port (RS-232) that is running a terminal
emulation or control program.
To the left is a Male DB-9 marked PACKET (RS-232) ... A manual for the PSK-1T
will confirm its usage/connections.
As I remember, and W3IO probably has a better memory, PacComm introduced the
PSK-1 for the PacSats launched at that time.
Later, Gywn reintroduced the PSK-1T with some updates and suggested
modifications.
I first saw a PSK-1T at the 1995 AMSAT meeting in Orlando (1995) --- shown in
preparation for AO-40.
>> Greg -- You apparently outbid me for these items on eBay, assuming you
>recently obtained them ;-) )
>> I've been using it to command AO-16... I don't know about the DFM unit,
>other than I think it is
>> probably 1200 and 9600 baud capable.
Mark, I was watching that eBay auction (# 320392587069), but did not bid on
these items -- I already have one!
There were two PacComm PSK-1 and DFM TNC combinations for sale on QRZ a couple
of weeks ago at $35 per set or $50 for both (great deal)!
Yes, the DFM permits usage at 9600 AFSK (which one of the satellites did
support).
Greg
w9gb
--
Mark L. Hammond [N8MH]
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Message: 4
Date: Sat, 11 Jul 2009 12:17:58 -0500
From: Bruce <kk5do@xxxx.xxx>
Subject: [amsat-bb] Last few days to get FD Summary Sheets in
To: "amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxxx <amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxx>
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If you participated in AMSAT Field Day and would like your efforts to
count towards AMSAT Field Day, you have until Monday, July 13, 2009 at
11:59PM CDT to submit your entries. They can be emailed to me at
kk5do@xxxx.xxx or kk5do@xxxxx.xxx
You can also send them in the mail but give plenty of time for them to
arrive or you will be out of luck. I will send you a confirmation email
when I receive your entry (might take a day depending on my work
schedule). Photos and neat descriptions of your field day antics and
events are welcome.
73...bruce
--
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Message: 5
Date: Sat, 11 Jul 2009 18:22:29 +0000 (UTC)
From: w7lrd@xxxxxxx.xxx
Subject: [amsat-bb] Re: LVB
To: myles landstein <myles.landstein@xxxxx.xxx>
Cc: amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxx
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Cost is very reasonable-AMSAT gets the profits-after purchase support is
excellent- easy to setup and use
73 Bob W7LRD
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From: "myles landstein" <myles.landstein@xxxxx.xxx>
To: amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxx
Sent: Saturday, July 11, 2009 4:18:06 AM GMT -08:00 US/Canada Pacific
Subject: [amsat-bb] ?LVB
Hi
Just wondering ?if anyone out there ? using the LVB, could drop me a ?
line ? and let me know ?their opinions and ?experience with it
Thanks
Going to Dayton '10 ?It will get better with
more support!
Myles D ? Landstein
N2EHG
myles.landstein@xxxxx.xxx
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