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Today's Topics:
1. SSTV challenge (Tom Karickhoff)
2. IC-9700 DUV tips (Kevin)
3. Re: Problem With ISS Slowscan (KG4WBB)
4. Re: Problem With ISS Slowscan (k6vug@?????????.????
5. Tutorial on Working APRS Contacts on Kenwood TM-D710 (Les Rayburn)
6. Re: SSTV challenge (Ted Krempa)
7. Re: Tutorial on Working APRS Contacts on Kenwood TM-D710
(Don KB2YSI)
8. Fox-1A comes in from the cold (Alan)
9. Re: Tutorial on Working APRS Contacts on Kenwood TM-D710
(Robert Bruninga)
10. Re: Tutorial on Working APRS Contacts on Kenwood TM-D710
(John Brier)
11. Re: Tutorial on Working APRS Contacts on Kenwood TM-D710
(Robert Bruninga)
12. Max Valier malfunction (Hans BX2ABT)
13. Re: Tutorial on Working APRS Contacts on Kenwood TM-D710
(John Brier)
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Message: 1
Date: Fri, 12 Apr 2019 15:45:57 -0400
From: Tom Karickhoff <tomk9166@?????.???>
To: amsat-bb <amsat-bb@?????.???>
Subject: [amsat-bb] SSTV challenge
Message-ID:
<CAHj-BtWxQ6ex++iz5ukkHd8CKSNqEgO9YK=W9xZ5YcQxn_3_7g@????.?????.???>
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Opportunities like the issue with the SSTV reception today are what I love
about amateur radio.
Things are not always perfect, and what you learn from the situation makes
you a more knowledgeable operator. When the signal is perfect, I get
perfect images. Today I'm getting fair images with a home-made antenna and
the cheapest chinese radio on the market. It's a great opportunity to learn
how to fix things on your end, because when the next hurricane Maria comes
through, the people who need help the most, will most likely have the
weakest signal.
N5KAR
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Message: 2
Date: Fri, 12 Apr 2019 14:50:41 -0700
From: Kevin <wa7fwf@?????.???>
To: amsat-bb@?????.???
Subject: [amsat-bb] IC-9700 DUV tips
Message-ID: <9324eb77-5225-6bfd-0f00-5c616582823d@?????.???>
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Hi All,
? On my 9100 I found that Icom filtered out the low frequency tones so
it was necessary to use the aux out connector and be in data mode to get
the full range of audio to be able to decode DUV.
It looks like Icom took an entirely different approach on the 9700, DUV
is still filtered out on the front panel audio, but now aux out audio on
the back panel looks to be also filtered and it makes no difference if
you are in FM-D nor not, zero decodes on fox telemetry.
?The way around this? that worked for me was to go into the 9700
connectors menu set USB AF/IF output? to IF,? set the level to 10% or so
and then go make sure that Windows is set for 48000? on the audio port
created, then on FoxTelem select the audio port, 48000 and then set? IQ?
for the mode and start it up, you will see two instances of the passband
in the lower window, click on the middle of one of them and FoxTelem
should be hunting around for a signal, occasionally FoxTelem seems to
get confused with the two duplicate passbands in the window, but
eventually? it picks one and stops hunting.
Captured about 1000 frames so far using this method and it seems to work
well.
73
Kevin WA7FWF
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Message: 3
Date: Fri, 12 Apr 2019 19:19:03 -0400
From: KG4WBB <kg4wbb@???????.???>
To: amsat-bb@?????.???
Subject: Re: [amsat-bb] Problem With ISS Slowscan
Message-ID: <405d1eb0-7d8b-e7bd-9629-0f48e09bc0a1@???????.???>
Content-Type: text/plain; charset=utf-8; format=flowed
Update : on the pass at 2310 UTC, there was only a dead carrier. The
carrier was from them.
On 4/12/19 12:47 PM, KG4WBB wrote:
> I have had some good passes of the ISS over Georgia , but there seems
> to be some kind of audio problem with the Slowscan.? The carrier is
> great, but audio is very low .? Is there a way someone can check and
> advise ?
>
> ??? Thanks DE KG4WBB
>
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Message: 4
Date: Sat, 13 Apr 2019 06:36:43 +0000 (UTC)
From: "k6vug@?????????.???? <k6vug@?????????.???>
To: amsat-bb@?????.???? KG4WBB <kg4wbb@???????.???>
Subject: Re: [amsat-bb] Problem With ISS Slowscan
Message-ID: <1448584042.2835259.1555137403095@????.?????.???>
Content-Type: text/plain; charset=UTF-8
I'm guessing that some sort of a laptop or tablet is being used to transmit
SSTV.? A strong carrier and a weak modulation suggests that all they
probably have to do would be to "turn up the volume" of the laptop audio
output.?
?
I'm just grateful that they are able to do these things from up there, for
the benefit of the ham community !?? I had several kids and parents fired up
about capturing these images, since all they need is a laptop + cheap SDR
dongle + some free software.? May be better luck next time...?
??
73!
Umesh
k6vug?
?
On Friday, April 12, 2019, 11:35:42 AM PDT, KG4WBB via AMSAT-BB
<amsat-bb@?????.???> wrote:
I have had some good passes of the ISS over Georgia , but there seems to
be some kind of audio problem with the Slowscan.? The carrier is great,
but audio is very low .? Is there a way someone can check and advise ?
??? Thanks DE KG4WBB
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Message: 5
Date: Sat, 13 Apr 2019 02:11:09 -0500
From: Les Rayburn <les@????????????.???>
To: AMSAT BB <amsat-bb@?????.???>
Subject: [amsat-bb] Tutorial on Working APRS Contacts on Kenwood
TM-D710
Message-ID: <02A5246B-81DB-490F-9E8C-328A44AB4BA1@????????????.???>
Content-Type: text/plain; charset=utf-8
Searching YouTube and Google without a lot of success. I?ve found videos on
how to set up the TM-D710 for APRS QSO?s, but nothing that demonstrates the
actual steps involved in completing a contact.
Should I ?beacon? a message that says ?CQ DE N1LF EM63 K?? How will I know
if I?m getting a response? Do I then transmit pre-programmed user messages?
How do I enter the other stations call sign on the fly? How do I switch to
the next message?
I really need a ?for dummies? guide on this?and can?t seem to find it.
Can anyone point me towards an article or YouTube video?
73,
Les Rayburn, N1LF
Maylene, AL
EM63nf
AMSAT #38965, ARRL Life Member, CVHS Life Member, SVHF Member
------------------------------
Message: 6
Date: Fri, 12 Apr 2019 18:11:38 -0700
From: "Ted Krempa" <k7trkradio@???????.???>
To: "'Tom Karickhoff'" <tomk9166@?????.???>, "AMSAT BB"
<amsat-bb@?????.???>
Subject: Re: [amsat-bb] SSTV challenge
Message-ID: <003301d4f195$d8fae750$8af0b5f0$@???????.???>
Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii"
Well said, Tom. Same here. I see no problem here...
I'm reminded of the Clint Eastwood line (he was 'Gunny Highway')
"....adapt and improvise..."
73 and a good weekend to you and all
73, Ted
K7TRK
-----Original Message-----
From: AMSAT-BB [mailto:amsat-bb-bounces@?????.???? On Behalf Of Tom
Karickhoff via AMSAT-BB
Sent: Friday, April 12, 2019 12:46 PM
To: amsat-bb
Subject: [amsat-bb] SSTV challenge
Opportunities like the issue with the SSTV reception today are what I love
about amateur radio.
Things are not always perfect, and what you learn from the situation makes
you a more knowledgeable operator. When the signal is perfect, I get
perfect images. Today I'm getting fair images with a home-made antenna and
the cheapest chinese radio on the market. It's a great opportunity to learn
how to fix things on your end, because when the next hurricane Maria comes
through, the people who need help the most, will most likely have the
weakest signal.
N5KAR
_______________________________________________
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to all interested persons worldwide without requiring membership. Opinions
expressed
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Message: 7
Date: Sat, 13 Apr 2019 06:41:33 -0400
From: Don KB2YSI <kb2ysi@?????.???>
To: Les Rayburn <les@????????????.???>
Cc: AMSAT BB <amsat-bb@?????.???>
Subject: Re: [amsat-bb] Tutorial on Working APRS Contacts on Kenwood
TM-D710
Message-ID:
<CAAJiE8P+V6mfu+Cb2rDNZ=UyjN+y3kKVUXhTozLjCRmSXXkr7Q@????.?????.???>
Content-Type: text/plain; charset="UTF-8"
Might not be a video, but Patrick's writeups have been very helpful to me:
https://www.dropbox.com/sh/v3byggtuqw33fkk/AACqTTz41vduG0sdrjmsJNhJa/TM-D710G/
TMD710G_config_for_orbiting_digis-WD9EWK.pdf?dl=0
On Sat, Apr 13, 2019, 03:12 Les Rayburn via AMSAT-BB <amsat-bb@?????.???>
wrote:
> Searching YouTube and Google without a lot of success. I?ve found videos
> on how to set up the TM-D710 for APRS QSO?s, but nothing that demonstrates
> the actual steps involved in completing a contact.
>
> Should I ?beacon? a message that says ?CQ DE N1LF EM63 K?? How will I know
> if I?m getting a response? Do I then transmit pre-programmed user messages?
> How do I enter the other stations call sign on the fly? How do I switch to
> the next message?
>
> I really need a ?for dummies? guide on this?and can?t seem to find it.
>
> Can anyone point me towards an article or YouTube video?
>
>
> 73,
>
> Les Rayburn, N1LF
> Maylene, AL
> EM63nf
> AMSAT #38965, ARRL Life Member, CVHS Life Member, SVHF Member
>
>
>
>
> _______________________________________________
> 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.
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Message: 8
Date: Sat, 13 Apr 2019 06:08:27 -0500
From: "Alan" <wa4sca@?????.???>
To: <amsat-bb@?????.???>
Subject: [amsat-bb] Fox-1A comes in from the cold
Message-ID: <000001d4f1e9$3880dbf0$a98293d0$@?????.???>
Content-Type: text/plain; charset="windows-1255"
As most know, Fox-1A/AO-85 is one of those satellites which because it was
on a classified launch does not have its Keps publically available except
through AMSAT. Just found the following on T.S. Kelso's Twitter account:
T.S. Kelso
? @???????
.@?????? has removed the NEA status for another 43 objects?including FOX-1A!
So far, we only have TLEs for 2, but we?ll continue to monitor. And I?ll
make sure FOX-1A is in the amateur radio list so the TLE starts showing up
there as soon as it becomes available.
73,
Alan
WA4SCA
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Message: 9
Date: Sat, 13 Apr 2019 09:34:02 -0400
From: Robert Bruninga <bruninga@????.???>
To: Les Rayburn <les@????????????.???>
Cc: AMSAT BB <amsat-bb@?????.???>
Subject: Re: [amsat-bb] Tutorial on Working APRS Contacts on Kenwood
TM-D710
Message-ID:
<CALdCfN+zGOhS7ymw0FU_DJT0H0=HHScnNuMVzniTzSs76=3UiQ@????.?????.???>
Content-Type: text/plain; charset="UTF-8"
Generally, APRS messages are not welcome via satellites because they
require ACKS and retries. and can only be read easily by the recepient.
The most efficient way to communicate with APRS is to learn to modify your
STATUS text quickly and include all comms in those 43 allowed characters.
That way, the text gets a free ride with your GRID and position packet.
Bob, WB4APR
That way, eveyrone can see your messages and you can RETRY by toggling the
BCON button. As soon as you see your "MY PACKET" digipeated, you can
assume the other person saw it and move on.
On Sat, Apr 13, 2019 at 3:11 AM Les Rayburn via AMSAT-BB <amsat-bb@?????.???>
wrote:
> Searching YouTube and Google without a lot of success. I?ve found videos
> on how to set up the TM-D710 for APRS QSO?s, but nothing that demonstrates
> the actual steps involved in completing a contact.
>
> Should I ?beacon? a message that says ?CQ DE N1LF EM63 K?? How will I know
> if I?m getting a response? Do I then transmit pre-programmed user messages?
> How do I enter the other stations call sign on the fly? How do I switch to
> the next message?
>
> I really need a ?for dummies? guide on this?and can?t seem to find it.
>
> Can anyone point me towards an article or YouTube video?
>
>
> 73,
>
> Les Rayburn, N1LF
> Maylene, AL
> EM63nf
> AMSAT #38965, ARRL Life Member, CVHS Life Member, SVHF Member
>
>
>
>
> _______________________________________________
> 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: https://www.amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb
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Message: 10
Date: Sat, 13 Apr 2019 09:48:30 -0400
From: John Brier <johnbrier@?????.???>
To: Robert Bruninga <bruninga@????.???>
Cc: AMSAT BB <amsat-bb@?????.???>, Les Rayburn <les@????????????.???>
Subject: Re: [amsat-bb] Tutorial on Working APRS Contacts on Kenwood
TM-D710
Message-ID:
<CALn0fKPOZ8hX6Xa3FOx9MsT7y9HQPYbz-K76EAkUSz1SNN+8aQ@????.?????.???>
Content-Type: text/plain; charset="UTF-8"
It's not a tutorial but you can see me operating the ISS digipeater in
these videos:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=woSzJ-PtH2M
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nhv7oz_El80
Note the ISS digipeater was on UHF briefly when the VHF radio was
having issues. It hasn't been on UHF since.
Bob, I don't think people use STATUS messages in practice at least on
the ISS digipeater, so I'm not sure that's good advice in this case. I
personally like seeing notification that I specifically was sent a
message.
73, John Brier KG4AKV
On Sat, Apr 13, 2019 at 9:36 AM Robert Bruninga via AMSAT-BB
<amsat-bb@?????.???> wrote:
>
> Generally, APRS messages are not welcome via satellites because they
> require ACKS and retries. and can only be read easily by the recepient.
>
> The most efficient way to communicate with APRS is to learn to modify your
> STATUS text quickly and include all comms in those 43 allowed characters.
> That way, the text gets a free ride with your GRID and position packet.
>
> Bob, WB4APR
> That way, eveyrone can see your messages and you can RETRY by toggling the
> BCON button. As soon as you see your "MY PACKET" digipeated, you can
> assume the other person saw it and move on.
>
> On Sat, Apr 13, 2019 at 3:11 AM Les Rayburn via AMSAT-BB
<amsat-bb@?????.???>
> wrote:
>
> > Searching YouTube and Google without a lot of success. I?ve found videos
> > on how to set up the TM-D710 for APRS QSO?s, but nothing that demonstrates
> > the actual steps involved in completing a contact.
> >
> > Should I ?beacon? a message that says ?CQ DE N1LF EM63 K?? How will I know
> > if I?m getting a response? Do I then transmit pre-programmed user
messages?
> > How do I enter the other stations call sign on the fly? How do I switch to
> > the next message?
> >
> > I really need a ?for dummies? guide on this?and can?t seem to find it.
> >
> > Can anyone point me towards an article or YouTube video?
> >
> >
> > 73,
> >
> > Les Rayburn, N1LF
> > Maylene, AL
> > EM63nf
> > AMSAT #38965, ARRL Life Member, CVHS Life Member, SVHF Member
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > _______________________________________________
> > 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: https://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: https://www.amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb
------------------------------
Message: 11
Date: Sat, 13 Apr 2019 10:12:39 -0400
From: Robert Bruninga <bruninga@????.???>
To: AMSAT BB <amsat-bb@?????.???>
Subject: Re: [amsat-bb] Tutorial on Working APRS Contacts on Kenwood
TM-D710
Message-ID:
<CALdCfN+bkwX1yGU_Q53hkjoX06LAxbqD0hdjPRtMo9vU+LuHHw@????.?????.???>
Content-Type: text/plain; charset="UTF-8"
I agree, APRS messaging is a sense of satisfaction, but it generally is a
5-times multiplier of packet load just to get a single text through. In
fact, that is the whole reason APRS was invented compared to conventional
packet, to avoid the huge explosion of packets due to all the retries and
acks.
And via a space digipeater with 100% "hidden transmitter" problem, this
multiplication of QRM is unrelenting.
If most people are not doing it, then maybe we need some new training. IF
PSAT2 and BRICSAT2 gets launched successfully and with AISAT-1 and the new
ISS digipeater, that might be a good time to start a new educational
campaign.
Once one has selected the STATUS TEXT MENU, then each time a new callsign
is seen, it only takes a single MENU press, and then rapid 5 presses of OK
to be right on the STATUS TEXT editing page. Then just overwriting the
last few bytes of the new station's call and hit OK and the new packet is
ready to go. Then toggling the BCON button can resend it.
Bob
On Sat, Apr 13, 2019 at 9:48 AM John Brier <johnbrier@?????.???> wrote:
> It's not a tutorial but you can see me operating the ISS digipeater in
> these videos:
>
> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=woSzJ-PtH2M
>
> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nhv7oz_El80
>
> Note the ISS digipeater was on UHF briefly when the VHF radio was
> having issues. It hasn't been on UHF since.
>
> Bob, I don't think people use STATUS messages in practice at least on
> the ISS digipeater, so I'm not sure that's good advice in this case. I
> personally like seeing notification that I specifically was sent a
> message.
>
> 73, John Brier KG4AKV
>
> On Sat, Apr 13, 2019 at 9:36 AM Robert Bruninga via AMSAT-BB
> <amsat-bb@?????.???> wrote:
> >
> > Generally, APRS messages are not welcome via satellites because they
> > require ACKS and retries. and can only be read easily by the recepient.
> >
> > The most efficient way to communicate with APRS is to learn to modify
> your
> > STATUS text quickly and include all comms in those 43 allowed characters.
> > That way, the text gets a free ride with your GRID and position packet.
> >
> > Bob, WB4APR
> > That way, eveyrone can see your messages and you can RETRY by toggling
> the
> > BCON button. As soon as you see your "MY PACKET" digipeated, you can
> > assume the other person saw it and move on.
> >
> > On Sat, Apr 13, 2019 at 3:11 AM Les Rayburn via AMSAT-BB <
> amsat-bb@?????.???>
> > wrote:
> >
> > > Searching YouTube and Google without a lot of success. I?ve found
> videos
> > > on how to set up the TM-D710 for APRS QSO?s, but nothing that
> demonstrates
> > > the actual steps involved in completing a contact.
> > >
> > > Should I ?beacon? a message that says ?CQ DE N1LF EM63 K?? How will I
> know
> > > if I?m getting a response? Do I then transmit pre-programmed user
> messages?
> > > How do I enter the other stations call sign on the fly? How do I
> switch to
> > > the next message?
> > >
> > > I really need a ?for dummies? guide on this?and can?t seem to find it.
> > >
> > > Can anyone point me towards an article or YouTube video?
> > >
> > >
> > > 73,
> > >
> > > Les Rayburn, N1LF
> > > Maylene, AL
> > > EM63nf
> > > AMSAT #38965, ARRL Life Member, CVHS Life Member, SVHF Member
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > > _______________________________________________
> > > 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: https://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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> program!
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Message: 12
Date: Sat, 13 Apr 2019 22:16:45 +0800
From: Hans BX2ABT <hans.bx2abt@???.?????.???>
To: amsat-bb@?????.???
Subject: [amsat-bb] Max Valier malfunction
Message-ID: <b219995d-83ac-497f-026c-457d4b8b158f@???.?????.???>
Content-Type: text/plain; charset=utf-8; format=flowed
It seems the Max Valier beacon is malfunctioning. On 145.960 only a very
strong continuous carrier (30 dB above noise level) can be seen and
heard, but no more CW ID + message. A pity, because it was my go-to
beacon to check if my 2 meter antenna contraptions were at least working
a bit.
Luckily I have the QSL card in my collection already.
73 de Hans
BX2ABT
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Message: 13
Date: Sat, 13 Apr 2019 10:24:58 -0400
From: John Brier <johnbrier@?????.???>
To: Robert Bruninga <bruninga@????.???>
Cc: AMSAT BB <amsat-bb@?????.???>
Subject: Re: [amsat-bb] Tutorial on Working APRS Contacts on Kenwood
TM-D710
Message-ID:
<CALn0fKNEEXvgRMOAarkAX=p_GP6XPMssxL78df6O0X1dHKgfyg@????.?????.???>
Content-Type: text/plain; charset="UTF-8"
Thanks for explaining Bob. I wasn't clear on just how much "heavier" APRS
packets were.
It would definitely take a concerted effort to get people to use STATUS
messages more.
73, John Brier KG4AKV
On Sat, Apr 13, 2019, 10:15 Robert Bruninga via AMSAT-BB <amsat-bb@?????.???>
wrote:
> I agree, APRS messaging is a sense of satisfaction, but it generally is a
> 5-times multiplier of packet load just to get a single text through. In
> fact, that is the whole reason APRS was invented compared to conventional
> packet, to avoid the huge explosion of packets due to all the retries and
> acks.
>
> And via a space digipeater with 100% "hidden transmitter" problem, this
> multiplication of QRM is unrelenting.
>
> If most people are not doing it, then maybe we need some new training. IF
> PSAT2 and BRICSAT2 gets launched successfully and with AISAT-1 and the new
> ISS digipeater, that might be a good time to start a new educational
> campaign.
>
> Once one has selected the STATUS TEXT MENU, then each time a new callsign
> is seen, it only takes a single MENU press, and then rapid 5 presses of OK
> to be right on the STATUS TEXT editing page. Then just overwriting the
> last few bytes of the new station's call and hit OK and the new packet is
> ready to go. Then toggling the BCON button can resend it.
>
> Bob
>
> On Sat, Apr 13, 2019 at 9:48 AM John Brier <johnbrier@?????.???> wrote:
>
> > It's not a tutorial but you can see me operating the ISS digipeater in
> > these videos:
> >
> > https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=woSzJ-PtH2M
> >
> > https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nhv7oz_El80
> >
> > Note the ISS digipeater was on UHF briefly when the VHF radio was
> > having issues. It hasn't been on UHF since.
> >
> > Bob, I don't think people use STATUS messages in practice at least on
> > the ISS digipeater, so I'm not sure that's good advice in this case. I
> > personally like seeing notification that I specifically was sent a
> > message.
> >
> > 73, John Brier KG4AKV
> >
> > On Sat, Apr 13, 2019 at 9:36 AM Robert Bruninga via AMSAT-BB
> > <amsat-bb@?????.???> wrote:
> > >
> > > Generally, APRS messages are not welcome via satellites because they
> > > require ACKS and retries. and can only be read easily by the recepient.
> > >
> > > The most efficient way to communicate with APRS is to learn to modify
> > your
> > > STATUS text quickly and include all comms in those 43 allowed
> characters.
> > > That way, the text gets a free ride with your GRID and position packet.
> > >
> > > Bob, WB4APR
> > > That way, eveyrone can see your messages and you can RETRY by toggling
> > the
> > > BCON button. As soon as you see your "MY PACKET" digipeated, you can
> > > assume the other person saw it and move on.
> > >
> > > On Sat, Apr 13, 2019 at 3:11 AM Les Rayburn via AMSAT-BB <
> > amsat-bb@?????.???>
> > > wrote:
> > >
> > > > Searching YouTube and Google without a lot of success. I?ve found
> > videos
> > > > on how to set up the TM-D710 for APRS QSO?s, but nothing that
> > demonstrates
> > > > the actual steps involved in completing a contact.
> > > >
> > > > Should I ?beacon? a message that says ?CQ DE N1LF EM63 K?? How will I
> > know
> > > > if I?m getting a response? Do I then transmit pre-programmed user
> > messages?
> > > > How do I enter the other stations call sign on the fly? How do I
> > switch to
> > > > the next message?
> > > >
> > > > I really need a ?for dummies? guide on this?and can?t seem to find
> it.
> > > >
> > > > Can anyone point me towards an article or YouTube video?
> > > >
> > > >
> > > > 73,
> > > >
> > > > Les Rayburn, N1LF
> > > > Maylene, AL
> > > > EM63nf
> > > > AMSAT #38965, ARRL Life Member, CVHS Life Member, SVHF Member
> > > >
> > > >
> > > >
> > > >
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