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Today's Topics:
1. Re: Radio selection: FT-818 vs IC-7100 (Dave .)
2. Re: Radio selection: FT-818 vs IC-7100 (Don KB2YSI)
3. Re: Radio selection: FT-818 vs IC-7100 (Daniel Holmes)
4. Re: Cat control cable for FT736R (Steve Nordahl)
5. Re: Cat control cable for FT736R (Steve Nordahl)
6. 2018 ARRL/TAPR DCC Forum Schedule & Registration (Early
Discount Ends - 8/31) (Mark Thompson)
7. Yaesu G5500 Rotator Issue (Robert Koepke)
8. Re: Yaesu G5500 Rotator Issue (John Kludt)
9. Re: Yaesu G5500 Rotator Issue (Robert Koepke)
10. sat 32 problem (James Brown)
11. Any BIRDS-2 digipeats or QSOs yet? (Ryan Noguchi)
12. Re: Any BIRDS-2 digipeats or QSOs yet? (Scott)
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Message: 1
Date: Thu, 30 Aug 2018 12:53:20 -0400
From: "Dave ." <kdcarlso@?????.???>
To: amsat-bb@?????.???
Subject: Re: [amsat-bb] Radio selection: FT-818 vs IC-7100
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I've had a 7100 for about four years now and love it. The menus are easy to
use and it has DSTAR which I enjoy. I'm just getting it setup with a
SDRPlay as a RX to use it for portable satellite operation. I used it as my
base for a few years and then bought a 9100. Now it's my primary
mobile/portable radio. MTC has them on sale for labor day, after rebate
$779.00
https://www.mtcradio.com/icom-ic-7100-160-10-meters-6m-2m-440-mhz-12-vdc-w-dst
ar-779-after-mir-sale/
Dave
N2OA
On Thu, Aug 30, 2018 at 11:29 AM Daniel Holmes <danielh@???????????.???>
wrote:
> Hi everyone, time for another ?what radio is right for me? thread. I
> haven?t seen one compare these two: IC-7100 and an FT-818. Primarily
> looking at satellite work, but I?m also interested in HF digital (primarily
> FT8). I?ve already got an Arrow antenna, and a potatoFeng. Right now I use
> an SDR to receive, and CubicSDR works pretty well for that-I?ve gotten
> adept at moving the tuning while using the Armstrong method of Alt/Az
> locating. I haven?t tried transmitting, just because my HT has pretty poor
> transmit characteristics. So I feel I?m pretty good on the full duplex
> issue.
>
> Cost isn?t an issue, with the current rebate on the IC-7100 they are close
> enough to not matter. And the accessories needed will balance out (for the
> Icom, tuner and power supply, for the Yaesu, tuner, and signalink-I have an
> adequate power supply).
>
> For the short term (6 months or so) most of my satellite operating is
> going to be from a card table in the back yard, or portable. HF will be a
> little more permanent, so each radio will have to be disconnected, moved,
> and setup again for satellite stuff. That?s the paralysis?the FT will
> probably be easier to move, but the IC is more sensitive.
>
> So I think my criteria is coming down to ergonomics of operating vs
> sensitivity and HF power. I use MacDoppler for tracking, and will probably
> rely on it for downlink shift on the radios, with my SDR as backup. Oh, I
> already do QRP CW on 20, so I?m not too nervous about power of the 818.
>
> Thanks,
> Dan
>
> Sent from my iPad. Fewer misspellings, more errors.
> _______________________________________________
> Sent via AMSAT-BB@?????.???. 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!
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>
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Message: 2
Date: Thu, 30 Aug 2018 17:42:56 -0400
From: Don KB2YSI <kb2ysi@?????.???>
To: David Carlson <kdcarlso@?????.???>
Cc: amsat-bb@?????.???
Subject: Re: [amsat-bb] Radio selection: FT-818 vs IC-7100
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While I own an IC7100 and am working on the setup to use it in the field
with transponder satellites. I will say it is not really the best setup
when compared to an 817/818. Not to mention the weight of the radio alone
much less than including a battery too.
73, Don KB2YSI
On Thu, Aug 30, 2018, 14:33 Dave . <kdcarlso@?????.???> wrote:
> I've had a 7100 for about four years now and love it. The menus are easy to
> use and it has DSTAR which I enjoy. I'm just getting it setup with a
> SDRPlay as a RX to use it for portable satellite operation. I used it as my
> base for a few years and then bought a 9100. Now it's my primary
> mobile/portable radio. MTC has them on sale for labor day, after rebate
> $779.00
>
>
https://www.mtcradio.com/icom-ic-7100-160-10-meters-6m-2m-440-mhz-12-vdc-w-dst
ar-779-after-mir-sale/
>
>
>
> Dave
> N2OA
>
> On Thu, Aug 30, 2018 at 11:29 AM Daniel Holmes <danielh@???????????.???>
> wrote:
>
> > Hi everyone, time for another ?what radio is right for me? thread. I
> > haven?t seen one compare these two: IC-7100 and an FT-818. Primarily
> > looking at satellite work, but I?m also interested in HF digital
> (primarily
> > FT8). I?ve already got an Arrow antenna, and a potatoFeng. Right now I
> use
> > an SDR to receive, and CubicSDR works pretty well for that-I?ve gotten
> > adept at moving the tuning while using the Armstrong method of Alt/Az
> > locating. I haven?t tried transmitting, just because my HT has pretty
> poor
> > transmit characteristics. So I feel I?m pretty good on the full duplex
> > issue.
> >
> > Cost isn?t an issue, with the current rebate on the IC-7100 they are
> close
> > enough to not matter. And the accessories needed will balance out (for
> the
> > Icom, tuner and power supply, for the Yaesu, tuner, and signalink-I have
> an
> > adequate power supply).
> >
> > For the short term (6 months or so) most of my satellite operating is
> > going to be from a card table in the back yard, or portable. HF will be a
> > little more permanent, so each radio will have to be disconnected, moved,
> > and setup again for satellite stuff. That?s the paralysis?the FT will
> > probably be easier to move, but the IC is more sensitive.
> >
> > So I think my criteria is coming down to ergonomics of operating vs
> > sensitivity and HF power. I use MacDoppler for tracking, and will
> probably
> > rely on it for downlink shift on the radios, with my SDR as backup. Oh, I
> > already do QRP CW on 20, so I?m not too nervous about power of the 818.
> >
> > Thanks,
> > Dan
> >
> > Sent from my iPad. Fewer misspellings, more errors.
> > _______________________________________________
> > Sent via AMSAT-BB@?????.???. 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://www.amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb
> >
> _______________________________________________
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> 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.
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Message: 3
Date: Thu, 30 Aug 2018 16:14:36 -0600
From: Daniel Holmes <danielh@???????????.???>
To: AMSAT BB <amsat-bb@?????.???>
Subject: Re: [amsat-bb] Radio selection: FT-818 vs IC-7100
Message-ID: <91AA84AF-0290-4057-ABA9-AF63E0A4A1C3@???????????.???>
Content-Type: text/plain; charset=utf-8
I went down to HRO today to play with both the FT and the IC. I liked the
usage of the Icom better, although as you point out the Yaesu was much
lighter.
However, there was one thing with the IC-7100 I couldn?t figure out?I got it
setup into split mode VFOs, but couldn?t figure out how to tune VFO B on
receive when I finished transmitting on VFO A. Anyone have any advice, or is
it something that?s going to require using a computer? I?d like to use VOX
to key the rig of possible, and then either use a computer or manually
adjust VFO B for Doppler (none of the staff knew how to do what I was trying
to accomplish).
I tried to do the same thing on the FT units, and that appeared to me more
steps than is practical?almost requiring my SDR or a second FT. Or did I
miss something there too?
Thanks,
Dan
--
Sent from my iPhone. Please pardon any mispelings or errors.
> On Aug 30, 2018, at 3:42 PM, Don KB2YSI <kb2ysi@?????.???> wrote:
>
> While I own an IC7100 and am working on the setup to use it in the field
> with transponder satellites. I will say it is not really the best setup
> when compared to an 817/818. Not to mention the weight of the radio alone
> much less than including a battery too.
>
> 73, Don KB2YSI
>
>> On Thu, Aug 30, 2018, 14:33 Dave . <kdcarlso@?????.???> wrote:
>>
>> I've had a 7100 for about four years now and love it. The menus are easy to
>> use and it has DSTAR which I enjoy. I'm just getting it setup with a
>> SDRPlay as a RX to use it for portable satellite operation. I used it as my
>> base for a few years and then bought a 9100. Now it's my primary
>> mobile/portable radio. MTC has them on sale for labor day, after rebate
>> $779.00
>>
>>
https://www.mtcradio.com/icom-ic-7100-160-10-meters-6m-2m-440-mhz-12-vdc-w-dst
ar-779-after-mir-sale/
>>
>>
>>
>> Dave
>> N2OA
>>
>> On Thu, Aug 30, 2018 at 11:29 AM Daniel Holmes <danielh@???????????.???>
>> wrote:
>>
>>> Hi everyone, time for another ?what radio is right for me? thread. I
>>> haven?t seen one compare these two: IC-7100 and an FT-818. Primarily
>>> looking at satellite work, but I?m also interested in HF digital
>> (primarily
>>> FT8). I?ve already got an Arrow antenna, and a potatoFeng. Right now I
>> use
>>> an SDR to receive, and CubicSDR works pretty well for that-I?ve gotten
>>> adept at moving the tuning while using the Armstrong method of Alt/Az
>>> locating. I haven?t tried transmitting, just because my HT has pretty
>> poor
>>> transmit characteristics. So I feel I?m pretty good on the full duplex
>>> issue.
>>>
>>> Cost isn?t an issue, with the current rebate on the IC-7100 they are
>> close
>>> enough to not matter. And the accessories needed will balance out (for
>> the
>>> Icom, tuner and power supply, for the Yaesu, tuner, and signalink-I have
>> an
>>> adequate power supply).
>>>
>>> For the short term (6 months or so) most of my satellite operating is
>>> going to be from a card table in the back yard, or portable. HF will be a
>>> little more permanent, so each radio will have to be disconnected, moved,
>>> and setup again for satellite stuff. That?s the paralysis?the FT will
>>> probably be easier to move, but the IC is more sensitive.
>>>
>>> So I think my criteria is coming down to ergonomics of operating vs
>>> sensitivity and HF power. I use MacDoppler for tracking, and will
>> probably
>>> rely on it for downlink shift on the radios, with my SDR as backup. Oh, I
>>> already do QRP CW on 20, so I?m not too nervous about power of the 818.
>>>
>>> Thanks,
>>> Dan
>>>
>>> Sent from my iPad. Fewer misspellings, more errors.
>>> _______________________________________________
>>> Sent via AMSAT-BB@?????.???. 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://www.amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb
>>>
>> _______________________________________________
>> Sent via AMSAT-BB@?????.???. 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://www.amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb
>>
> _______________________________________________
> Sent via AMSAT-BB@?????.???. 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://www.amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb
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Message: 4
Date: Fri, 31 Aug 2018 09:46:32 +0000 (UTC)
From: Steve Nordahl <ns3l@?????.???>
To: AMSAT BB <amsat-bb@?????.???>
Subject: Re: [amsat-bb] Cat control cable for FT736R
Message-ID: <1850852907.1385334.1535708793007@????.?????.???>
Content-Type: text/plain; charset=UTF-8
Alex,
I use this with my 736 and SatPC32. You need a cable from this
company.?FT-Cable-3-USB?http://www.xggcomms.com/userimages/Yaesu-Interface-Sho
p(2066641).htm
Steve NS3L
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Message: 5
Date: Fri, 31 Aug 2018 09:49:37 +0000 (UTC)
From: Steve Nordahl <ns3l@?????.???>
To: AMSAT BB <amsat-bb@?????.???>
Subject: Re: [amsat-bb] Cat control cable for FT736R
Message-ID: <745294937.1374673.1535708977905@????.?????.???>
Content-Type: text/plain; charset=UTF-8
Ham Radio CAT, PSK31, FT8, JT9 and JT65 Interfaces - Home Page
Go to the Yaesu page and order the FT-Cable-3-USB.. Steve NS3L
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----- Forwarded Message -----
From: Steve Nordahl <ns3l@?????.???>
To: AMSAT BB <amsat-bb@?????.???>
Sent: Friday, August 31, 2018 5:46 AM
Subject: Re: Cat control cable for FT736R
Alex,
I use this with my 736 and SatPC32. You need a cable from this
company.?FT-Cable-3-USB?http://www.xggcomms.com/userimages/Yaesu-Interface-Sho
p(2066641).htm
Steve NS3L
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Message: 6
Date: Fri, 31 Aug 2018 06:38:48 +0000 (UTC)
From: Mark Thompson <wb9qzb_groups@?????.???>
To: All Things Digital and Fun <seatcp@??????.???>,
"hpsdr@?????.?????????.???? <hpsdr@?????.?????????.???>,
"freetel-codec2@?????.???????????.????
<freetel-codec2@?????.???????????.???>, Amsat Bb <amsat-bb@?????.???>,
"rtty@??????????.???? <rtty@??????????.???>
Subject: [amsat-bb] 2018 ARRL/TAPR DCC Forum Schedule & Registration
(Early Discount Ends - 8/31)
Message-ID: <1899298084.1474826.1535697528720@????.?????.???>
Content-Type: text/plain; charset=UTF-8
2018 ARRL/TAPR DCC
Digital Communications Conference
Albuquerque,NM
www.tapr.org/dcc
September 14 - 16,2018
Sheraton AlbuquerqueAirport Hotel Registration
https://www.starwoodmeeting.com/events/start.action?id=1803192256&key=19824F47
?
DCC On-lineRegistration
Early Bird Discount Ends on August 31st
https://www.tapr.org/dccregistration.php
Regular Registration Prices Start on September 1st
?
Conference Schedule
Technical & Introductory Forum Tracks
https://www.tapr.org/pdf/DCC_2018_Schedule_Preliminary%202018-08-29.pdf
?
Saturday Night Banquet?
Towards A 21st Century Understanding of Earth's Upper Atmosphere:The Value
of Radio Based Amateur-Scientist Partnerships
by Dr. Philip J. Erickson, W1PJE, Assistant director & head ofMIT's
Atmospheric and Geospace Sciences group at Haystack Observatory. Sincethe
late 1950s, MIT Haystack in Westford, MA,
https://www.tapr.org/dcc#banquet
?
Sunday Morning Seminar
The Citizen Weather Station Project
by Nathaniel A. Frissell, Ph.D., Assistant Research Professor, Centerfor
Solar-Terrestrial Research, New Jersey Institute of Technology, W2NAF
https://www.tapr.org/dcc#seminar
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Message: 7
Date: Fri, 31 Aug 2018 05:41:36 -0700
From: "Robert Koepke" <rkoepke@?????.??.???>
To: "'Amsat BB'" <amsat-bb@?????.???>
Subject: [amsat-bb] Yaesu G5500 Rotator Issue
Message-ID: <000901d44127$f6b58c10$e420a430$@??.???>
Content-Type: text/plain; charset="utf-8"
I am using SATPC32 V12.8c with a Yaesu G5500 rotator and a GS-232B
controller. In rotor setup the Max elevation is set to 180 degrees. The
rotator has not been calibrated in some time, but it seems to be pointing in
the correct direction and has been working properly.
But on an overhead pass (>65 degrees) when I turned on the rotor control in
SATPC32 the antenna went to the horizon at the proper azimuth but flipped so
the control box showed elevation at 180 degrees (visually verified).
Tracking was correct but when the antenna was back down to about 45 degrees
the antenna swung around 180 degrees and "unflipped" the antenna, then
tracked properly to the opposite horizon. Since then it has been working
properly again, but I have not had another overhead pass.
Has anyone seen this type of behavior or can direct me to a possible remedy?
Thanks
Bob - AA6TB
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Message: 8
Date: Fri, 31 Aug 2018 08:52:35 -0400
From: John Kludt <johnnykludt@?????.???>
To: Robert Koepke <rkoepke@?????.??.???>
Cc: Amsat BB <amsat-bb@?????.???>
Subject: Re: [amsat-bb] Yaesu G5500 Rotator Issue
Message-ID:
<CABsMmtTk8afRJbixM=w58Lto+hEeOb_7OaVh7riZSSXPBpc+VQ@????.?????.???>
Content-Type: text/plain; charset="UTF-8"
Robert,
Do you have flip mode enabled in SATpc32? If it is the background behind
the "R" will turn yellow. If you started the pass in the middle, maybe
things got a little confused.
John
On Fri, Aug 31, 2018 at 8:42 AM Robert Koepke <rkoepke@?????.??.???> wrote:
> I am using SATPC32 V12.8c with a Yaesu G5500 rotator and a GS-232B
> controller. In rotor setup the Max elevation is set to 180 degrees. The
> rotator has not been calibrated in some time, but it seems to be pointing
> in the correct direction and has been working properly.
>
> But on an overhead pass (>65 degrees) when I turned on the rotor control
> in SATPC32 the antenna went to the horizon at the proper azimuth but
> flipped so the control box showed elevation at 180 degrees (visually
> verified). Tracking was correct but when the antenna was back down to
> about 45 degrees the antenna swung around 180 degrees and "unflipped" the
> antenna, then tracked properly to the opposite horizon. Since then it has
> been working properly again, but I have not had another overhead pass.
>
> Has anyone seen this type of behavior or can direct me to a possible
> remedy?
>
> Thanks
> Bob - AA6TB
>
>
> _______________________________________________
> Sent via AMSAT-BB@?????.???. 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!
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Message: 9
Date: Fri, 31 Aug 2018 06:20:24 -0700
From: "Robert Koepke" <rkoepke@?????.??.???>
To: "'John Kludt'" <johnnykludt@?????.???>
Cc: 'Amsat BB' <amsat-bb@?????.???>
Subject: Re: [amsat-bb] Yaesu G5500 Rotator Issue
Message-ID: <000701d4412d$626be940$2743bbc0$@??.???>
Content-Type: text/plain; charset="utf-8"
John:
I have maximum elevation set to 180 degrees but I did not see a separate box
to enable ?flip? mode in the configuration. And I do not recall the box
behind the ?R? turning yellow.
Thanks
Bob AA6TB
From: John Kludt [mailto:johnnykludt@?????.????
Sent: Friday, August 31, 2018 5:53 AM
To: Robert Koepke
Cc: Amsat BB
Subject: Re: [amsat-bb] Yaesu G5500 Rotator Issue
Robert,
Do you have flip mode enabled in SATpc32? If it is the background behind
the "R" will turn yellow. If you started the pass in the middle, maybe
things got a little confused.
John
On Fri, Aug 31, 2018 at 8:42 AM Robert Koepke <rkoepke@?????.??.???> wrote:
I am using SATPC32 V12.8c with a Yaesu G5500 rotator and a GS-232B
controller. In rotor setup the Max elevation is set to 180 degrees. The
rotator has not been calibrated in some time, but it seems to be pointing in
the correct direction and has been working properly.
But on an overhead pass (>65 degrees) when I turned on the rotor control in
SATPC32 the antenna went to the horizon at the proper azimuth but flipped so
the control box showed elevation at 180 degrees (visually verified).
Tracking was correct but when the antenna was back down to about 45 degrees
the antenna swung around 180 degrees and "unflipped" the antenna, then
tracked properly to the opposite horizon. Since then it has been working
properly again, but I have not had another overhead pass.
Has anyone seen this type of behavior or can direct me to a possible remedy?
Thanks
Bob - AA6TB
_______________________________________________
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Message: 10
Date: Fri, 31 Aug 2018 16:16:41 +0000 (UTC)
From: James Brown <jimki6wj@?????????.???>
To: AMSAT BB <amsat-bb@?????.???>
Subject: [amsat-bb] sat 32 problem
Message-ID: <1799091413.1550820.1535732201615@????.?????.???>
Content-Type: text/plain; charset=UTF-8
recently upgraded to sat32 ver 12.8D
The maps do not center on the observer. It appears that the maps follow the
active satellite.
under setup-options the? center map is selected on observer! no effect even
after save and restart several times.
Any ideas?
ThanksJim KI6WJ
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Message: 11
Date: Fri, 31 Aug 2018 16:40:34 +0000 (UTC)
From: Ryan Noguchi <ai6do@?????.???>
To: AMSAT BB <amsat-bb@?????.???>
Subject: [amsat-bb] Any BIRDS-2 digipeats or QSOs yet?
Message-ID: <1958076001.1577398.1535733634485@????.?????.???>
Content-Type: text/plain; charset=UTF-8
Has anyone been successful in digipeating (or making QSOs) on the BIRDS-2
satellites yet? I don't think I've seen any positive reports here on
QRZ.com, Twitter, or AMSAT-BB, although the BIRDS-2 team reported the
digipeater has been active since 8/23.?
I'm going to try the 1832Z pass in a couple of hours. Maya-1 should be in
digipeating mode per the published Comm plan. Then will be on ISS at 1849Z.
73, Ryan AI6DO
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Message: 12
Date: Fri, 31 Aug 2018 12:53:00 -0400
From: "Scott" <scott23192@?????.???>
To: "AMSAT BB" <amsat-bb@?????.???>
Subject: Re: [amsat-bb] Any BIRDS-2 digipeats or QSOs yet?
Message-ID: <EE0236077E2F438B94E601457CEACE59@???????>
Content-Type: text/plain; format=flowed; charset="UTF-8";
reply-type=original
Hi Ryan!
Have tried repeatedly with no success. I've received APRS beacons on
145.825 from BT & MY, but they're weak.
Unfortunately even on very high passes with 50w & a directional tracking
antenna, there has been no hint of any digipeats from any of them. FYI,
I've tried the standard "ARISS" path as well as the various names & call
signs of the individual satellites.
-Scott, K4KDR
======================================
-----Original Message-----
From: Ryan Noguchi via AMSAT-BB
Sent: Friday, August 31, 2018 12:40 PM
To: AMSAT BB
Subject: [amsat-bb] Any BIRDS-2 digipeats or QSOs yet?
Has anyone been successful in digipeating (or making QSOs) on the BIRDS-2
satellites yet? I don't think I've seen any positive reports here on
QRZ.com, Twitter, or AMSAT-BB, although the BIRDS-2 team reported the
digipeater has been active since 8/23.
I'm going to try the 1832Z pass in a couple of hours. Maya-1 should be in
digipeating mode per the published Comm plan. Then will be on ISS at 1849Z.
73, Ryan AI6DO
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