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Today's Topics:
1. Re: ARISS Schools contact with German School tomorrow
(Daniel Cussen)
2. Amsat.org Celestrak.com tle.info SatPC32 (Thomas Doyle)
3. FUNcube/AO-73 Mode change (Jim Heck)
4. Re: WTB working Yaesu 5400 or 5500 rotor (Mike)
5. Re: AO-40 Mounting Bracket FS - Benefits AMSAT-NA (Bob- W7LRD)
6. Re: AO-40 Mounting Bracket FS - Benefits AMSAT-NA (Clint Bradford)
7. Re: AO-40 Mounting Bracket FS - Benefits AMSAT-NA (Clint Bradford)
8. Re: AO-40 Mounting Bracket FS - Benefits AMSAT-NA (Clint Bradford)
9. Re: WTB working Yaesu 5400 or 5500 rotor (Kevin M)
10. Re: AO-40 Mounting Bracket FS - Benefits AMSAT-NA (Ollie Eisman)
11. Re: WTB working Yaesu 5400 or 5500 rotor (Doug - k4gkj)
12. Another satellite demo Saturday (8 November) AM
(Patrick STODDARD (WD9EWK/VA7EWK))
13. Anyone want to work DM32 tomorrow afternoon?
(Patrick STODDARD (WD9EWK/VA7EWK))
14. Re: WTB working Yaesu 5400 or 5500 rotor (Jim Jerzycke)
15. my Twitter feed (Patrick STODDARD (WD9EWK/VA7EWK))
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Message: 1
Date: Fri, 7 Nov 2014 15:14:00 +0000
From: Daniel Cussen <dan@xxxx.xxx>
To: amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxx
Subject: Re: [amsat-bb] ARISS Schools contact with German School
tomorrow
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Downlink signals will be audible in Europe on 145.800 MHz narrowband
FM. I have a copy of the questions and they are in German, so I expect
the answers will be in German. Uplink will only be available by radio
locally, or by ustream.
Dan
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Message: 2
Date: Fri, 7 Nov 2014 10:24:33 -0600
From: Thomas Doyle <tomdoyle1948@xxxxx.xxx>
To: AMSAT-BB@xxxxx.xxx
Subject: [amsat-bb] Amsat.org Celestrak.com tle.info SatPC32
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Q: Amsat.org, celestrak.com, tle.info and a host of others provide TLE
lists for use with tracking programs. Which one should I use.
A: In my humble opinion - unless you are a beginner - none of them. This is
not a big deal but if you are interested in a simple alternative that puts
you in control of your lists take a look here
www.tomdoyle.org/TleTools
If this does not work for you check around as I am sure there must be many
other people who have created similar and possibly better programs for
doing this very simple task. It is early days for this program so let me
know how it goes.
73 W9KE Tom Doyle
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Message: 3
Date: Fri, 7 Nov 2014 19:25:48 -0000
From: "Jim Heck" <jimlist@xxxx.xxx>
To: "'AMSAT BB'" <amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxx>
Subject: [amsat-bb] FUNcube/AO-73 Mode change
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Hi Folks,
Just a reminder about the note we sent last week, about this weekend's
FUNcube activities. Its reproduced below
PLEASE NOTE. Next weekend 8/9 Nov the sat will remain in 'Auto
Eclipse mode' with the transponder only available when it is in
darkness. This is because the sat high power beacon is required for a
demonstration.
73s Jim G3WGM
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Message: 4
Date: Thu, 06 Nov 2014 01:10:38 -0800
From: Mike <ka7hbb@xxxxxxxx.xxx>
To: amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxx
Subject: Re: [amsat-bb] WTB working Yaesu 5400 or 5500 rotor
Message-ID: <545B3B0E.9070400@xxxxxxxx.xxx>
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Any body on the list have a good idea what a G5400 new in the box is
worth? I've got one that has been opened but everything
is still in the plastic bags unopened. (verified everything was packed)
Thanks Mike KA7HBB
PS
Of course that means it hasn't been connected up and tested yet also.
On 11/5/2014 05:50, Jeff wrote:
> Must work 100% ? please send condition/price shipped to 08750, to my email.
>
> Thanks,
>
> Jeff
> K2SDR
>
> jkelly at verizon.net
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Message: 5
Date: Sat, 8 Nov 2014 02:45:53 +0000 (UTC)
From: Bob- W7LRD <w7lrd@xxxxxxx.xxx>
To: Clint Bradford <clintbrad4d@xxxxxxxxx.xxx>
Cc: AMSAT BB <amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxx>
Subject: Re: [amsat-bb] AO-40 Mounting Bracket FS - Benefits AMSAT-NA
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Hi Clint-I'd like to?buy the "remove before flight" tags.? At least all but
one.? If available.
73 Bob W7LRD
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From: "Clint Bradford" <clintbrad4d@xxxxxxxxx.xxx>
To: "AMSAT BB" <amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxx>
Sent: Thursday, November 6, 2014 2:35:31 PM
Subject: [amsat-bb] AO-40 Mounting Bracket FS - Benefits AMSAT-NA
Details at ...
http://tinyurl.com/FOX-FUNDRAISING
Sent from my iPod touch.
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Message: 6
Date: Fri, 7 Nov 2014 18:48:46 -0800
From: Clint Bradford <clintbrad4d@xxxxxxxxx.xxx>
To: Bob- W7LRD <w7lrd@xxxxxxx.xxx>
Cc: AMSAT BB <amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxx>
Subject: Re: [amsat-bb] AO-40 Mounting Bracket FS - Benefits AMSAT-NA
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See if Drew has any ... (grin)
Clint
>> ... I'd like to buy the "remove before flight" tags ...
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Message: 7
Date: Fri, 7 Nov 2014 18:53:53 -0800
From: Clint Bradford <clintbrad4d@xxxxxxxxx.xxx>
To: Bob- W7LRD <w7lrd@xxxxxxx.xxx>
Cc: AMSAT BB <amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxx>
Subject: Re: [amsat-bb] AO-40 Mounting Bracket FS - Benefits AMSAT-NA
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Seriously, though - this HAS been fun. I am emptying out some stuff that I
will never use -
but are cool items. And donating all proceeds to AMSAT-NA. Heck, I am even
paying for
shipping out of pocket ... My personal "goal" is to raise $250 for AMSAT-NA
this month.
I'd wager there are MANY reading this that also have a few items that they
could also donate or sell ...
either on eBay or on their own Web sites. And if you cannot think of a way
to sell 'em online, then I am sure
Martha would accept them and post them to the AMSAT-NA store.
BUT I AM NOT SPEAKING FOR HER ... she has plenty of work to do ... But I am
sire AMSAT-NA would
appreciate any re-sellable donations "for the cause."
Clint
909-241-7666
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Message: 8
Date: Fri, 7 Nov 2014 19:22:58 -0800
From: Clint Bradford <clintbrad4d@xxxxxxxxx.xxx>
To: Bob- W7LRD <w7lrd@xxxxxxx.xxx>
Cc: AMSAT BB <amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxx>
Subject: Re: [amsat-bb] AO-40 Mounting Bracket FS - Benefits AMSAT-NA
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When Clint wins the lottery, three things will occur -
1. I will approach AMSAT-NA for a geosynchronous bird project over the US
... or whatever
project "needs" to be commissioned at the time.
2. I will contract with Kenwood have 5,000 HTs made. They will be made for the
visually-impaired hams in thew world. Voice prompts for EVERYTHING ... in
several
languages ... made in concert with HandiHams' input. And donated to them. It
irritates me
that the industry hasn't done this already - but you and I know exactly why
- the big
firms do not think there's money in it for this market.
3. Pay off my first mortgage.
Clint
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Message: 9
Date: Fri, 7 Nov 2014 19:24:43 -0800
From: Kevin M <n4ufo@xxxxx.xxx>
To: "amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxxx <amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxx>
Subject: Re: [amsat-bb] WTB working Yaesu 5400 or 5500 rotor
Message-ID:
<1415417083.87027.YahooMailNeo@xxxxxxxxx.xxxx.xxx.xxxxx.xxx>
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Any body on the list have a good idea what a G5400 new in the box is
worth? I've got one that has been opened but everything
is still in the plastic bags unopened. (verified everything was packed)
Thanks Mike KA7HBB
PS
Of course that means it hasn't been connected up and tested yet also.
.
Not
nearly as much as a 5400B... the 5400 (no B) does not have the 8 pin
DIN jack on the back to hook up an interface for computer control. It is
either a strictly manual control rotator or you would have to add your
own control lines, if that is possible. I don't know, I haven't seen the
5400 schematics. Not sure if the motors are the same between the two
versions and if you could look for a 5400B controller to go with it or
not. I know the 5600B is wired different and the 5500 is a wired like
the 5600B but with different connections.
NOW... if you just left
the 'B' off and you actually have a 5400B, the last 5400B I saw listed
went for about $400 in VGC. I paid $300 shipped for mine about a year
ago, but it needed a bit of refurbishing and there was a long line of
folks wanting it; I was the lucky first one to respond to a great deal. A
year or so ago, some sold for $500.
If it's a 5400B, new and
still packed with grease (not corroded) and known to be in proper working
condition,
$500 would be my asking price to start out. But as always, something is
worth what the market will bear, not what was paid in the past. So... your
mileage may vary. And if it's a 5400 (no B) you'd have to
find a buyer who doesn't care about computer control and see what you
could get.
Just one opinion... hopefully you will get a few more.
73, Kevin N4UFO
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"Control is the need of the fearful mind. Trust is the need of the
courageous heart."
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Message: 10
Date: Fri, 7 Nov 2014 20:54:38 -0700
From: Ollie Eisman <ollie@xxxxxxxxx.xxx>
To: Clint Bradford <clintbrad4d@xxxxxxxxx.xxx>
Cc: AMSAT BB <amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxx>
Subject: Re: [amsat-bb] AO-40 Mounting Bracket FS - Benefits AMSAT-NA
Message-ID: <C98DB60C-4E06-4165-B1E3-3B726AFC43AA@xxxxxxxxx.xxx>
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And I want a pony.
> On Nov 7, 2014, at 20:22, Clint Bradford <clintbrad4d@xxxxxxxxx.xxx> wrote:
>
> When Clint wins the lottery, three things will occur -
>
> 1. I will approach AMSAT-NA for a geosynchronous bird project over the US
... or whatever
> project "needs" to be commissioned at the time.
>
> 2. I will contract with Kenwood have 5,000 HTs made. They will be made for
the
> visually-impaired hams in thew world. Voice prompts for EVERYTHING ... in
several
> languages ... made in concert with HandiHams' input. And donated to them.
It irritates me
> that the industry hasn't done this already - but you and I know exactly
why - the big
> firms do not think there's money in it for this market.
>
> 3. Pay off my first mortgage.
>
> Clint
> _______________________________________________
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Message: 11
Date: Fri, 07 Nov 2014 23:03:12 -0500
From: Doug - k4gkj <k4gkj@xxxxxxxxxx.xxx>
To: n4ufo@xxxxx.xxxx amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxx
Subject: Re: [amsat-bb] WTB working Yaesu 5400 or 5500 rotor
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Agree. Paid $500 for my 5400B that included two CP VHF antennas and 125' of
wore..... Plus shipping.?
That port on the back is rather important for auto tracking....?
Doug?
K4GKJ?
Doug Bennight
K4GKJ
850-528-5772
850-926-2052?
-------- Original message --------
From: Kevin M <n4ufo@xxxxx.xxx>
Date:
To: amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxx
Subject: Re: [amsat-bb] WTB working Yaesu 5400 or 5500 rotor
Any body on the list have a good idea what a G5400 new in the box is
worth? I've got one that has been opened but everything
is still in the plastic bags unopened. (verified everything was packed)
Thanks Mike KA7HBB
PS
Of course that means it hasn't been connected up and tested yet also.
.
Not
nearly as much as a 5400B... the 5400 (no B) does not have the 8 pin
DIN jack on the back to hook up an interface for computer control. It is
either a strictly manual control rotator or you would have to add your
own control lines, if that is possible. I don't know, I haven't seen the
5400 schematics. Not sure if the motors are the same between the two
versions and if you could look for a 5400B controller to go with it or
not. I know the 5600B is wired different and the 5500 is a wired like
the 5600B but with different connections.
NOW... if you just left
the 'B' off and you actually have a 5400B, the last 5400B I saw listed
went for about $400 in VGC. I paid $300 shipped for mine about a year
ago, but it needed a bit of refurbishing and there was a long line of
folks wanting it; I was the lucky first one to respond to a great deal. A
year or so ago, some sold for $500.
If it's a 5400B, new and
still packed with grease (not corroded) and known to be in proper working
condition,
$500 would be my asking price to start out. But as always, something is
worth what the market will bear, not what was paid in the past. So... your
mileage may vary. And if it's a 5400 (no B) you'd have to
find a buyer who doesn't care about computer control and see what you
could get.
Just one opinion... hopefully you will get a few more.
73, Kevin N4UFO
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"Control is the need of the fearful mind. Trust is the need of the
courageous heart."
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Message: 12
Date: Fri, 7 Nov 2014 21:11:05 -0700
From: "Patrick STODDARD (WD9EWK/VA7EWK)" <amsat-bb@xxxxxx.xxx>
To: "amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxxx <amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxx>
Subject: [amsat-bb] Another satellite demo Saturday (8 November) AM
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Hi!
Craig KL4E e-mailed a bunch of us, asking to pass along a bit of last-
minute news....
KL4E will do a satellite demonstration from grid DM16 in
southern Nevada during the 1619-1627 UTC SO-50 pass
tomorrow morning. Please call Craig and be a part of his demo
if you hear him on.
73!
Patrick WD9EWK/VA7EWK
http://www.wd9ewk.net/
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Message: 13
Date: Fri, 7 Nov 2014 21:18:01 -0700
From: "Patrick STODDARD (WD9EWK/VA7EWK)" <amsat-bb@xxxxxx.xxx>
To: "amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxxx <amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxx>
Subject: [amsat-bb] Anyone want to work DM32 tomorrow afternoon?
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Hi!
After the Tucson Hamfest wraps up tomorrow, I am thinking about
driving home via grid DM32 south of Phoenix. I could work
some passes in the afternoon, possibly into the early evening.
If you want to try for a satellite QSO with DM32 tomorrow,
please e-mail me directly.
As with my other road trips, my travels should show up
on APRS. Look for WD9EWK-9 there, or use this link:
http://aprs.fi/wd9ewk-9
I also use Twitter to send out updates. You are welcome to
follow me (@xxxxxxxx or if you don't do Twitter use this link
to read my Twitter updates:
http://twitter.com/WD9EWK-9
73!
Patrick WD9EWK/VA7EWK
http://www.wd9ewk.net/
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Message: 14
Date: Sat, 08 Nov 2014 04:50:04 +0000
From: Jim Jerzycke <kq6ea@xxxxxxx.xxx>
To: amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxx
Subject: Re: [amsat-bb] WTB working Yaesu 5400 or 5500 rotor
Message-ID: <545DA0FC.5050904@xxxxxxx.xxx>
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It should be almost trivial to add an interface for external control.
The paddle switches on the front control relays to power the motors, and
the rotors that have an external control input use transistors in
parallel with the paddle switches to switch the relays.
A piece of perfboard with some small parts, and a connector to mate with
your PC interface, and you're done.
73, Jim KQ6EA
On 11/08/2014 03:24 AM, Kevin M wrote:
>
> Any body on the list have a good idea what a G5400 new in the box is
> worth? I've got one that has been opened but everything
> is still in the plastic bags unopened. (verified everything was packed)
> Thanks Mike KA7HBB
> PS
> Of course that means it hasn't been connected up and tested yet also.
> .
>
> Not
> nearly as much as a 5400B... the 5400 (no B) does not have the 8 pin
> DIN jack on the back to hook up an interface for computer control. It is
> either a strictly manual control rotator or you would have to add your
> own control lines, if that is possible. I don't know, I haven't seen the
> 5400 schematics. Not sure if the motors are the same between the two
> versions and if you could look for a 5400B controller to go with it or
> not. I know the 5600B is wired different and the 5500 is a wired like
> the 5600B but with different connections.
>
> NOW... if you just left
> the 'B' off and you actually have a 5400B, the last 5400B I saw listed
> went for about $400 in VGC. I paid $300 shipped for mine about a year
> ago, but it needed a bit of refurbishing and there was a long line of
> folks wanting it; I was the lucky first one to respond to a great deal. A
> year or so ago, some sold for $500.
>
> If it's a 5400B, new and
> still packed with grease (not corroded) and known to be in proper working
condition,
> $500 would be my asking price to start out. But as always, something is
> worth what the market will bear, not what was paid in the past. So...
your mileage may vary. And if it's a 5400 (no B) you'd have to
> find a buyer who doesn't care about computer control and see what you
> could get.
>
> Just one opinion... hopefully you will get a few more.
>
> 73, Kevin N4UFO
>
>
> ------------------------------------------------------------------
> "Control is the need of the fearful mind. Trust is the need of the
courageous heart."
> _______________________________________________
> Sent via AMSAT-BB@xxxxx.xxx. AMSAT-NA makes this open forum available
> to all interested persons worldwide without requiring membership. Opinions
expressed
> are solely those of the author, and do not reflect the official views of
AMSAT-NA.
> 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: 15
Date: Sat, 8 Nov 2014 02:38:05 -0700
From: "Patrick STODDARD (WD9EWK/VA7EWK)" <amsat-bb@xxxxxx.xxx>
To: "amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxxx <amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxx>
Subject: [amsat-bb] my Twitter feed
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Hi!
Sorry about a typo last night..... my Twitter feed is @xxxxxx if
you use Twitter, or the web link to my feed is:
http://twitter.com/WD9EWK (without the "-9" at the end)
Too much APRS on my mind., before going to bed. A few people
pointed that out to me - thanks!
73!
Patrick WD9EWK/VA7EWK
http://www.wd9ewk.net/
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