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Today's Topics:
1. Re: New M2 LEO Antenna System (kb2m@xxxx.xxxx
2. DN42 anyone? (Lee Ernstrom)
3. Re: New M2 LEO Antenna System (Alan)
4. Yaesu Rotator Controller Parallel Port for sale (Daniel Cussen)
5. DN42 (Lee Ernstrom)
6. DN42 Idaho QSOs (Lee Ernstrom)
7. Settings for Kenwood 710 (John Fickes)
8. Kenwood TM-D710 Settings (Clint Bradford)
9. Re: Settings for Kenwood 710 (Clint Bradford)
10. Re: Settings for Kenwood 710 (Dennis Griffin)
11. Photo upload (Lee Ernstrom)
12. Re: Settings for Kenwood 710 (Clint Bradford)
13. AMSAT @ Science City/Tucson Festival of Books, 14 March
(Patrick STODDARD (WD9EWK/VA7EWK))
14. K1N DXpedition Article (Paul Stoetzer)
15. 3 new hams next pass FO 29 (Rich/wa4bue)
16. eQSL Strategy for multiple grid locations (Bryan Green)
17. New Hams on FO-29 (Clint Bradford)
18. Re: 3 new hams next pass FO 29 (Stefan Wagener)
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Message: 1
Date: Mon, 9 Mar 2015 17:11:48 -0400
From: <kb2m@xxxx.xxx>
To: <amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxx>
Subject: Re: [amsat-bb] New M2 LEO Antenna System
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I would not worry about wind loading, or weight with the yagi's John. When
you have a need to put a 1+ meter dish on your cross boom, then you will
worry about wind load. My last property in SNJ overlooking a 200 acre field
near the ocean had some very windy conditions and it would catch the dish
and move me off azimuth on several occasions. I thought it better to have a
little give in the system rather than thru bolt everything. Much easier on
the rotor system at 50+ MPH winds.
I had my large KLM's plus a 55 L 1.2gig loop yagi, along with the 1 meter
dish for almost 15 years with no issues...
73 Jeff kb2m
-----Original Message-----
From: AMSAT-BB [mailto:amsat-bb-bounces@xxxxx.xxxx On Behalf Of John Becker
Sent: Monday, March 09, 2015 11:24 AM
To: amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxx
Subject: Re: [amsat-bb] New M2 LEO Antenna System
On 3/9/2015 9:25 AM, Bruce wrote:
> i have had the m2 11x2 2m circular and 15x2 70cm circular big antennas
> since 1993 and they have been great. however, this new antenna is even
> better as they are mounted by the end instead of the center of the
> boom. that means there should be almost zero clearance needed between
> the bottom of your rotor and the ground or a roof. although not
> ao-10/13 or ao-40 class antennas, there is no need for that much gain
> or directionality. just ordered one of these antennas and the
> crossboom is part of the kit. what could be better... well, they could
> come install them for me.
Hard to do with the larger antennas due to weight load on a rotor.
I did think about it but with the 22 element 2 meter and 44element UHF was
just to much weight hanging on the rotor. Not to mention any wind load.
We here is Missouri do get very strong winds at times.
John, W0JAB
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Message: 2
Date: Mon, 9 Mar 2015 18:20:00 -0600
From: Lee Ernstrom <lee.ernstrom@xxxxxxxx.xxx>
To: "amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxxx <amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxx>
Subject: [amsat-bb] DN42 anyone?
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GE grid hunters,
Since Tuesday is my day off and the XYL is still out of town I'm toying with
the idea of heading to my son's house up in Cove, Utah at the north end of
the state so that he an I can cut loose with our hog legs (mine is a 1911
.45 ACP and his is a 9mm model 19 Glock) on some paper targets.
After I bounce the grandkids on my knee for awhile I could slip across the
border into Idaho and work the 2234 to 2251 UTC pass of FO-29 in DN42.
If there is enough interest I might be persuaded.
WA7HQD
Lee (Doc) Ernstrom
Sent from my iPad
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Message: 3
Date: Tue, 10 Mar 2015 06:23:13 -0500
From: Alan <wa4sca@xxxxx.xxx>
To: <kb2m@xxxx.xxx>, <amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxx>
Subject: Re: [amsat-bb] New M2 LEO Antenna System
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Jeff,
I had precisely the same arrangement with no problems for 20+ years. When
something did slip, I reset
it, and tightened the bolts another 5 inch-lbs. Eventually nothing slipped.
It did come down one night, but due to a gust of hurricane force winds and
an unseen rusted bracket
which brought down the entire tower in about 5 seconds.
73s,
Alan
WA4SCA
<-----Original Message-----
<From: AMSAT-BB [mailto:amsat-bb-bounces@xxxxx.xxxx On Behalf Of kb2m@xxxx.xxx
<Sent: Monday, March 09, 2015 4:12 PM
<To: amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxx
<Subject: Re: [amsat-bb] New M2 LEO Antenna System
<
< I would not worry about wind loading, or weight with the yagi's John. When
<you have a need to put a 1+ meter dish on your cross boom, then you will
<worry about wind load. My last property in SNJ overlooking a 200 acre field
<near the ocean had some very windy conditions and it would catch the dish
<and move me off azimuth on several occasions. I thought it better to have a
<little give in the system rather than thru bolt everything. Much easier on
<the rotor system at 50+ MPH winds.
< I had my large KLM's plus a 55 L 1.2gig loop yagi, along with the 1 meter
<dish for almost 15 years with no issues...
<
<73 Jeff kb2m
<
<-----Original Message-----
<From: AMSAT-BB [mailto:amsat-bb-bounces@xxxxx.xxxx On Behalf Of John Becker
<Sent: Monday, March 09, 2015 11:24 AM
<To: amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxx
<Subject: Re: [amsat-bb] New M2 LEO Antenna System
<
<
<
<On 3/9/2015 9:25 AM, Bruce wrote:
<> i have had the m2 11x2 2m circular and 15x2 70cm circular big antennas
<> since 1993 and they have been great. however, this new antenna is even
<> better as they are mounted by the end instead of the center of the
<> boom. that means there should be almost zero clearance needed between
<> the bottom of your rotor and the ground or a roof. although not
<> ao-10/13 or ao-40 class antennas, there is no need for that much gain
<> or directionality. just ordered one of these antennas and the
<> crossboom is part of the kit. what could be better... well, they could
<> come install them for me.
<
<Hard to do with the larger antennas due to weight load on a rotor.
<I did think about it but with the 22 element 2 meter and 44element UHF was
<just to much weight hanging on the rotor. Not to mention any wind load.
<We here is Missouri do get very strong winds at times.
<
<John, W0JAB
<
<
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Message: 4
Date: Tue, 10 Mar 2015 17:18:27 +0000
From: Daniel Cussen <dan@xxxx.xxx>
To: AMSAT BB <amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxx>
Subject: [amsat-bb] Yaesu Rotator Controller Parallel Port for sale
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I noticed on ebay a UK HAM has a Rotator Computer Interface for sale.
It is quite an old model with parallel port control and looks to have
been home assembled.
Photos on ebay:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/EA4TX-ARS-Antenna-Rotator-system-controller-wired-for-
Yaesu-G5500-Az-El-/181678691702?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_3&hash=item2a4ce4d576
Info from manufacturer:
http://www.ea4tx.com/download/download-ars-manuals/
It seems to be RCI-SE Board which was sold from 2002 till End-2011.
It seems to be PIC or similar microcontroller operated, rather than
the newer USB arduino version.
I don't know the seller but someone here might be glad of the tip.
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Message: 5
Date: Tue, 10 Mar 2015 15:25:37 -0600
From: Lee Ernstrom <lee.ernstrom@xxxxxxxx.xxx>
To: "amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxxx <amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxx>
Subject: [amsat-bb] DN42
Message-ID:
<CAGgvt8jty6mG0_OBZrZ1qmDjNYngwO7h2K6NcvS7FdhsRCZ0TA@xxxx.xxxxx.xxx>
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I will be on FO-29 for Pass at 2234 UTC in DN42
WA7HQD
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Message: 6
Date: Tue, 10 Mar 2015 18:54:32 -0600
From: Lee Ernstrom <lee.ernstrom@xxxxxxxx.xxx>
To: "amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxxx <amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxx>
Subject: [amsat-bb] DN42 Idaho QSOs
Message-ID: <C2EDD50B-4DAE-48EE-8BCA-3540BCD07575@xxxxxxxx.xxx>
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Hi Grid chasers,
I had a very successful rover expedition to DN42 this evening and I even got
to demonstrate the satellite operation to a guy who was hired by the city of
Franklin, Idaho to eradicate the moles, boles and mice in the Franklin
cemetary. He held the iPad and told me what direction to point the antenna.
I worked K8YSE/7, NR0T, W6GMT, W0DHB, W5CBF, W7SXM, WC7V, VA7VW, and K8YSE.
This was great practice and I'm starting to iron out the bugs in my
operating techniques. I think I need better coax because I'm getting a
little rf feedback. Better to work out the kinks now before the alaska
cruise in August.
I will upload all contacts to LOTW when I get home.
Lee ( Doc) Ernstrom, WA7HQD
Sent from my iPad
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Message: 7
Date: Tue, 10 Mar 2015 22:44:54 -0500
From: John Fickes <kc0bmf@xxxxx.xxx>
To: amsat-bb <AMSAT-BB@xxxxx.xxx>
Subject: [amsat-bb] Settings for Kenwood 710
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Hi Folks
I've recently been in talks with a Teacher, that is a ham, and he has
done a great job at getting a station set up for his school. And he now is
starting to incorporate satellites and has a Kenwwod 710.They have it set
up for regular APRS on .390 and it works fine. He found the article from
N4LS on setting up a 710 for ISS and give it a try with no luck. Now we
know it was a first try with no luck but we just want to make sure on the
settings for the radio. For the path the article calls for path to be
Type=Other and path=ARISS is this still correct ? I know I use UISS and
AGWPE for the ISS and the path I use is To: CQ Via: RS0ISS. I don't
remember if ARISS and RS0ISS will both work and I guess I don't understand
what Kenwood means by Type. I've told him about the amsat-BB, so he might
be signed up,not sure though. So any help would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks 73 John KC0BMF
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Message: 8
Date: Wed, 11 Mar 2015 08:14:15 -0700
From: Clint Bradford <clintbradford@xxx.xxx>
To: AMSAT BB <amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxx>
Subject: [amsat-bb] Kenwood TM-D710 Settings
Message-ID: <FA61E0EE-421D-4434-ADC2-C44161ADA709@xxx.xxx>
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There is a great article for you at http://www.ariss.org on this!
Sent from my iPod touch.
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Message: 9
Date: Wed, 11 Mar 2015 08:22:04 -0700
From: Clint Bradford <clintbradford@xxx.xxx>
To: "amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxxx <amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxx>
Subject: Re: [amsat-bb] Settings for Kenwood 710
Message-ID: <C506BBE6-3CE7-4F37-91BF-72ECA7D6B3AB@xxx.xxx>
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http://www.ariss.org/uploads/1/9/6/8/19681527/k9jkm_2012_symposium_ver2.pdf
Sent from my iPod touch.
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Message: 10
Date: Wed, 11 Mar 2015 08:30:46 -0700
From: Dennis Griffin <EagleEyeDennis@xxx.xxx>
To: Clint Bradford <clintbradford@xxx.xxx>
Cc: amsat-bb bb <amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxx>
Subject: Re: [amsat-bb] Settings for Kenwood 710
Message-ID: <46ADEE96-B93C-4D4C-AAD7-6A3FD9B2F9DC@xxx.xxx>
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Hi Clint,
Thanks for sharing what appear to be some very good articles.
73 de Dennis KD7CAC
Scottsdale, AZ
> On Mar 11, 2015, at 8:22 AM, Clint Bradford <clintbradford@xxx.xxx> wrote:
>
> http://www.ariss.org/uploads/1/9/6/8/19681527/k9jkm_2012_symposium_ver2.pdf
>
>
>
> Sent from my iPod touch.
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Message: 11
Date: Wed, 11 Mar 2015 09:31:39 -0600
From: Lee Ernstrom <lee.ernstrom@xxxxxxxx.xxx>
To: "amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxxx <amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxx>
Subject: [amsat-bb] Photo upload
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Hi Sat Grid Chasers,
For those of you I worked and those interested I just uploaded the photo of
my grid expedition to DN42ca to my QRZ.com page.
Thanks to all for the fun!
Doc, WA7HQD
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Message: 12
Date: Wed, 11 Mar 2015 08:47:06 -0700
From: Clint Bradford <clintbradford@xxx.xxx>
To: Dennis Griffin <EagleEyeDennis@xxx.xxx>
Cc: amsat-bb bb <amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxx>
Subject: Re: [amsat-bb] Settings for Kenwood 710
Message-ID: <8812EF41-1EDA-4581-A0DF-F21ED3F0BB3B@xxx.xxx>
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It might boil down to just using this ...
UNPROTO CQ VIA RS0ISS
... but that 20+ page article should be in everyone's reference library. I
carry it with me on my Kindle ...
Clint
On Mar 11, 2015, at 8:30 AM, Dennis Griffin wrote:
Hi Clint,
Thanks for sharing what appear to be some very good articles.
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Message: 13
Date: Wed, 11 Mar 2015 10:46:48 -0700
From: "Patrick STODDARD (WD9EWK/VA7EWK)" <amsat-bb@xxxxxx.xxx>
To: "amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxxx <amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxx>
Subject: [amsat-bb] AMSAT @ Science City/Tucson Festival of Books, 14
March
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Hi!
AMSAT will be part of the University of Arizona's K7UAZ Amateur Radio
Club booth at the 2015 Science City/Tucson Festival of Books, on the
main mall of the University of Arizona in Tucson on Saturday, 14 March
2015. This is a large science fair held yearly in Tucson, and AMSAT is
happy to support the K7UAZ club. This is a two-day event, but I will only
be able to attend on Saturday. More information about this event is
available at:
http://www.sciencecity.arizona.edu/
During the day (0930-1730 local, 1630-0030 UTC), there may be opportunities
for on-air demonstrations of amateur satellite activity. I will have my gear
in Tucson for this event, and demonstrations would be done either with my
WD9EWK call sign or the radio club's K7UAZ call sign. The University of
Arizona campus is in grid DM42.
I will post updates during the day from Science City on my @xxxxxx Twitter
feed. If you aren't on Twitter, you can still see these updates in a web
browser
at:
http://twitter.com/WD9EWK
If WD9EWK is used for the demonstrations, I will upload those QSOs to the
Logbook of the World, and have QSL cards available on request for those
wanting to receive a written confirmation. Please e-mail me with the QSO
details. If K7UAZ is used, please direct those QSL requests to the K7UAZ
club.
73!
Patrick WD9EWK/VA7EWK
http://www.wd9ewk.net/
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Message: 14
Date: Wed, 11 Mar 2015 13:39:05 -0500
From: Paul Stoetzer <n8hm@xxxx.xxx>
To: "amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxxx <amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxx>
Subject: [amsat-bb] K1N DXpedition Article
Message-ID:
<CABzOSOoH+L=CrFdJ4LTKPFo2_wNfNJs3qiCta9AL5Jnb+Q3P7g@xxxx.xxxxx.xxx>
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A very detailed article about the K1N DXpedition has been published in the
Twin Cities DX Association's March 2015 newsletter, which is available for
download here:
http://www.tcdxa.org/newsletter.html
There is a short paragraph about the satellite operation and a photograph.
73,
Paul Stoetzer, N8HM
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Message: 15
Date: Wed, 11 Mar 2015 15:18:59 -0400
From: "Rich/wa4bue" <richard.siff@xxxxxxx.xxx>
To: <amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxx>
Subject: [amsat-bb] 3 new hams next pass FO 29
Message-ID: <875B548567654EA684BC31AED27C38E7@xxxxxxxxx>
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We have 3 new hams for FO 29 this pass.
Hope KM4IPF TECH who is 8 years old
Faith Hannah WA4BBC General is 10 years old
Zecahariaha WX4TVJ is 12 years old.
They will be opearting the K4AMG Portable SATCOM Station located FM 16
Chesapeake, VA.
Please be patient with them.
This will be Hope's first QSO ever , license just got posted on FCC data
base.
God Bless
R
W4BUE
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Message: 16
Date: Wed, 11 Mar 2015 14:34:13 -0700
From: Bryan Green <bryan@xxxxx.xxx>
To: AMSAT-BB <amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxx>
Subject: [amsat-bb] eQSL Strategy for multiple grid locations
Message-ID: <4A32DE59-E85B-4BA7-8B5E-203BF5110ECE@xxxxx.xxx>
Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii
Greetings, all!
I hate to ask, but since i can't find any clear information on it I will:
For those who use eQSL, what is the best strategy for maintaining distinct
grid locations? I have that figured out for LotW pretty well with one
location per grid/callsign combination in TQSL, but eQSL isn't as clear.
My desire is to be as speedy with eQSL confirmation as I am now with LotW,
maintaining my position just behind Doc WA7HQD as Charter Member #2 LOTW
upload-same-day-that-I-work-you Club
Thanks in advance for your help!
73!
-- bag
Bryan KL7CN/W6 CM98fn
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Message: 17
Date: Wed, 11 Mar 2015 14:47:24 -0700
From: Clint Bradford <clintbradford@xxx.xxx>
To: "amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxxx <amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxx>
Subject: [amsat-bb] New Hams on FO-29
Message-ID: <fudvmrqlj7fbhctiopkn3re6.1426110444091@xxxxx.xxxxxxx.xxx>
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That would be a great recording to listen to! Congratulations!
Clint K6LCS
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Message: 18
Date: Wed, 11 Mar 2015 17:45:01 -0500
From: Stefan Wagener <wageners@xxxxx.xxx>
To: "Rich/wa4bue" <richard.siff@xxxxxxx.xxx>
Cc: AMSAT BB <amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxx>
Subject: Re: [amsat-bb] 3 new hams next pass FO 29
Message-ID:
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Wow,
Great job Rich and congratulations to the new hams! Have a great time.
Stefan, VE4NSA
On Wed, Mar 11, 2015 at 2:18 PM, Rich/wa4bue <richard.siff@xxxxxxx.xxx>
wrote:
> We have 3 new hams for FO 29 this pass.
>
> Hope KM4IPF TECH who is 8 years old
>
> Faith Hannah WA4BBC General is 10 years old
>
> Zecahariaha WX4TVJ is 12 years old.
>
> They will be opearting the K4AMG Portable SATCOM Station located FM 16
> Chesapeake, VA.
>
> Please be patient with them.
>
> This will be Hope's first QSO ever , license just got posted on FCC data
> base.
>
> God Bless
>
> R
> W4BUE
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