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Today's Topics:
1. Re: RS-44 (Steve Kristoff)
2. Re: IC 9700 & Satpc32 (Bob Hammond)
3. Re: AO-27 (George Henry)
4. Re: RS-44 (KERRY LA*DUKE)
5. Re: Fixed Antenna (Gregory Beat)
6. Re: Fixed Antenna (Gregory Beat)
7. Re: Fixed Antenna (GEO Badger)
8. Re: Fixed Antenna (Pedro Converso)
9. Icom IC-821 issues (Andrew Lazenby)
10. Funcube Dongle + (Kelley)
11. Re: Icom IC-821 issues (W3AB/GEO)
12. Re: Icom IC-821 issues (W3AB/GEO)
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Message: 1
Date: Sat, 09 May 2020 13:34:33 -0400
From: "Steve Kristoff" <skristof@???????.???>
To: amsat-bb@?????.???
Subject: Re: [amsat-bb] RS-44
Message-ID: <ac7090798e88837c4a2fb2edf6090298@???????.???>
Content-Type: text/plain; charset=UTF-8
Thanks, Roy! I thought my reception set-up was working, but it's hard to
tell when you get nothing.
Steve AI9IN
?
----- Original Message -----
From: Roy Dean via AMSAT-BB (amsat-bb@?????.????
Date: 05/09/20 13:07
To: amsat-bb@?????.???
Subject: Re: [amsat-bb] RS-44
>
> I tried to receive the CW beacon from RS-44 around 1600 UTC today, but
> didn't pick up anything. Did anybody else hear it (or see it on a
> waterfall)? Steve AI9IN
The last few satnogs observations don't show any CW.
--Roy
K3RLD
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Message: 2
Date: Sat, 9 May 2020 10:36:09 -0700
From: Bob Hammond <propgrinder@?????.???>
To: amsat-bb@?????.???
Subject: Re: [amsat-bb] IC 9700 & Satpc32
Message-ID:
<CAKoB7Oprs5kginzdVwkCs9WnJkxZCs+i=2mPtGxh3=hPpJm5OQ@????.?????.???>
Content-Type: text/plain; charset="UTF-8"
Once I figured out the correct settings, I have had no issues with SatPC32
and my IC-9700. I think both are great.
And, I have no desense with my M2 LEO pack antennas on an 8' fiberglass
boom.
Bob W7OTJ
On Sat, May 9, 2020 at 10:17 AM John Kludt via AMSAT-BB <amsat-bb@?????.???>
wrote:
> Gerald,
>
> Okay, but don't let the BB lead you astray. There are many of us using
> SatPC32 with e IC-9700 without difficulty. I am sure those having
> problem will work it through. Both the IC-9700 and SatPC32 working
> together make an excellent satellite station.
>
> John
>
> On Sat, May 9, 2020 at 12:50 PM Gerald Witalec via AMSAT-BB <
> amsat-bb@?????.???> wrote:
>
> > H to everyone on this board. I've been thinking about purchasing the
> > IC-9700. I noticed a lot of you arehaving trouble with the Satpc32
> program.
> > I'm sure there are other programs to use with the 9700 and ifso, what are
> > some of you using and to what extent of success? I have heard of some
> > drifting problemswith the 9700 and hope that has been resolved by Icom.
> > Would need your expertise on these issues. Any help would be greatly
> > appreciated before I decidewhether or not to make that purchase.
> > Jerry...W8RQM
> >
> >
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Message: 3
Date: Sat, 9 May 2020 12:50:42 -0500
From: "George Henry" <ka3hsw@???.???>
To: "'Scott'" <scott23192@?????.???>, <amsat-bb@?????.???>
Subject: Re: [amsat-bb] AO-27
Message-ID: <EDB54603DC9841FD934C0E35B6A09786@???????????>
Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii"
Used to be one of my favorite satellites... My son wrote a nice Java app
that ran on any platform and would give the transponder schedule, current
and future.
Haven't corresponded with Michael (N3UC, control op) about it since probably
2014... thought they had given up trying to recover it.
George, KA3HSW
-----Original Message-----
From: AMSAT-BB [mailto:amsat-bb-bounces@?????.???? On Behalf Of Scott via
AMSAT-BB
Sent: Saturday, May 09, 2020 11:39 AM
To: amsat-bb@?????.???
Subject: Re: [amsat-bb] AO-27
It's been active at times; apparently a work-in-progress.
Here's the most recent update I've seen, from a tweet this morning from
KE8FZT (@????????????????
------
Nice clean telemetry sounds from AO-27! Almost went back inside then N3UC
turned on the voice repeater! Thanks for the QSO!!! Another new bird in the
bag. Only heard one other op on the pass... He was only turning it on at 1
minute increments...
------
-Scott, K4KDR
==========================
On Sat, May 9, 2020 at 12:21 PM George Henry via AMSAT-BB <
amsat-bb@?????.???> wrote:
> I see several reports on the AMSAT satellite status page that AO-27 has
> been
> heard, and Scott, K4KDR, tweeted about a QSO with Glenn, AA5PK...
>
> Is AO-27 actually back from the dead?
>
> George, KA3HSW
>
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Message: 4
Date: Sat, 9 May 2020 17:59:07 +0000
From: KERRY LA*DUKE <kladuke1144@???.???>
To: "amsat-bb@?????.???? <amsat-bb@?????.???>, Steve Kristoff
<skristof@???????.???>
Subject: Re: [amsat-bb] RS-44
Message-ID:
<CY4PR15MB1719E39FCA79471E523F15F8BCA30@?????????????.????????.????.???????.??
?>
Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii"
RS-44 pass at 1745Z sending cw beacon "RS44" about every 10 seconds.
________________________________
From: AMSAT-BB <amsat-bb-bounces@?????.???> on behalf of Steve Kristoff via
AMSAT-BB <amsat-bb@?????.???>
Sent: Saturday, May 9, 2020 11:34 AM
To: amsat-bb@?????.??? <amsat-bb@?????.???>
Subject: Re: [amsat-bb] RS-44
Thanks, Roy! I thought my reception set-up was working, but it's hard to
tell when you get nothing.
Steve AI9IN
----- Original Message -----
From: Roy Dean via AMSAT-BB (amsat-bb@?????.????
Date: 05/09/20 13:07
To: amsat-bb@?????.???
Subject: Re: [amsat-bb] RS-44
>
> I tried to receive the CW beacon from RS-44 around 1600 UTC today, but
> didn't pick up anything. Did anybody else hear it (or see it on a
> waterfall)? Steve AI9IN
The last few satnogs observations don't show any CW.
--Roy
K3RLD
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Message: 5
Date: Sat, 9 May 2020 13:30:22 -0500
From: Gregory Beat <w9gb@??????.???>
To: va7cnd@????.??
Cc: amsat-bb@?????.???
Subject: Re: [amsat-bb] Fixed Antenna
Message-ID: <B26D0337-BA65-4A18-A304-9DB397DBFCE9@??????.???>
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START with SIMPLE ... Build a Vertical Dipole for 70cm,
then LISTEN to RS-44 beacon and linear transponder.
https://amsat-uk.org/2020/04/30/dosaaf-85-rs-44-amateur-radio-transponder-acti
vated/
20 years ago, Jerry Brown, K5OE wrote a series of DIY Antenna Construction
articles, some of these were published in the Amsat Journal. These
satellite and VHF/UHF antennas were built by countless AMSAT members across
the world.
http://wb5rmg.somenet.net/k5oe/
Eggbeater II Omni LEO Antenna
http://wb5rmg.somenet.net/k5oe/Eggbeater_2.html
Texas Potato Masher II Antenna
http://wb5rmg.somenet.net/k5oe/Texas_Potato_Masher_2.html
70cm Quagi Antenna
http://wb5rmg.somenet.net/k5oe/70cm_quagi.html
Jeff, K7XQ had problems with all Eggbeater designs (not impressed with
performance).
He developed a Tall Quadfillar Helix Antenna ... but no longer posted on web
page.
greg, w9gb
AMSAT-NA, AMSAT-UK
==
Date: Sat, 9 May 2020 10:53:55 -0600 (MDT)
From: James Johnson, VA7CND
To: AMSAT-BB Reflector
Subject: [amsat-bb] Fixed Antenna
I have been trying to find a used Eggbeater or similar antenna to use to
listen for Satellites.
The exchange on the USD to CND currency is a killer. I noticed many plans to
build one on the internet. Any suggestions which one would be worth trying
for RX to start?
73, VE7HJ
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Message: 6
Date: Sat, 9 May 2020 14:12:01 -0500
From: Gregory Beat <w9gb@??????.???>
To: va7cnd@????.??
Cc: AMSAT-BB@?????.???
Subject: Re: [amsat-bb] Fixed Antenna
Message-ID: <8A4F51DF-BC1F-4418-B9FB-094EEEE35B69@??????.???>
Content-Type: text/plain; charset=utf-8
?Mac? Wiley, W4YBO is 3-D printing parts for his Texas Potato Masher II
Antenna
and using #4 AWG Ground Wire. Very inexpensive (scrap wire from
construction sites).
https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:4281484
greg, w9gb
>
> Date: Sat, 9 May 2020 10:53:55 -0600 (MDT)
> From: James Johnson, VA7CND
> To: AMSAT-BB Reflector
> Subject: [amsat-bb] Fixed Antenna
>
> I have been trying to find a used Eggbeater or similar antenna to use to
listen for Satellites.
> The exchange on the USD to CND currency is a killer. I noticed many plans
to build one on the internet. Any suggestions which one would be worth
trying for RX to start?
>
> 73, VE7HJ
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Message: 7
Date: Sat, 9 May 2020 19:30:21 +0000 (UTC)
From: GEO Badger <w3ab@?????.???>
To: "amsat-bb@?????.???? <amsat-bb@?????.???>
Subject: Re: [amsat-bb] Fixed Antenna
Message-ID: <650772355.744485.1589052621859@????.?????.???>
Content-Type: text/plain; charset=UTF-8
Oops, this should have gone to the list. My two way wrist watch is acting up.
Or build a j-pole for 70cm. All these can be built inexpensively with items
from your local home improvement store. You might also contact local hams.
BTW, since it is for RX only, the dimensions aren't very critical.
---?
Ciao baby, catch you on the flip side??
73 de W3AB/GEO ???
http://www.w3ab.org
You can say "over", you can say "out", you just can't say "over and out".
On Saturday, May 9, 2020, 11:32:23 AM PDT, Gregory Beat via AMSAT-BB
<amsat-bb@?????.???> wrote:
START with SIMPLE ... Build a Vertical Dipole for 70cm,
then LISTEN to RS-44 beacon and linear transponder.
https://amsat-uk.org/2020/04/30/dosaaf-85-rs-44-amateur-radio-transponder-acti
vated/
20 years ago, Jerry Brown, K5OE wrote a series of DIY Antenna Construction
articles, some of these were published in the Amsat Journal.? These
satellite and VHF/UHF antennas were built by countless AMSAT members across
the world.
http://wb5rmg.somenet.net/k5oe/
Eggbeater II Omni LEO Antenna
http://wb5rmg.somenet.net/k5oe/Eggbeater_2.html
Texas Potato Masher II Antenna
http://wb5rmg.somenet.net/k5oe/Texas_Potato_Masher_2.html
70cm Quagi Antenna
http://wb5rmg.somenet.net/k5oe/70cm_quagi.html
Jeff, K7XQ had problems with all Eggbeater designs (not impressed with
performance).
He developed a Tall Quadfillar Helix Antenna ... but no longer posted on web
page.
greg, w9gb
AMSAT-NA, AMSAT-UK
==
Date: Sat, 9 May 2020 10:53:55 -0600 (MDT)
From: James Johnson, VA7CND
To: AMSAT-BB Reflector
Subject: [amsat-bb] Fixed Antenna
I have been trying to find a used Eggbeater or similar antenna to use to
listen for Satellites.
The exchange on the USD to CND currency is a killer. I noticed many plans to
build one on the internet.? Any suggestions which one would be worth trying
for RX to start?
73, VE7HJ
_______________________________________________
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to all interested persons worldwide without requiring membership. Opinions
expressed
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Message: 8
Date: Sat, 9 May 2020 16:44:27 -0300
From: Pedro Converso <pconver@?????.???>
To: GEO Badger <w3ab@?????.???>
Cc: "amsat-bb@?????.???? <amsat-bb@?????.???>
Subject: Re: [amsat-bb] Fixed Antenna
Message-ID:
<CANTZqKnqBFuNGiyBB3-a1Kz4fMRe6R3XENHD7rO7j1=wO9=Ehg@????.?????.???>
Content-Type: text/plain; charset="UTF-8"
If you have a piece of 300ohm TV line, I have had reasonable success
with this simple low SWR, dual band antenna, specially on the more
common low elevation passes:
http://amsat.org.ar/Dual-Band_VHF-UHF_Twinlead_J-Pole_Antenna_pdf-notes_201903
101154(1).pdf
73, lu7abf, Pedro
On 5/9/20, GEO Badger via AMSAT-BB <amsat-bb@?????.???> wrote:
> Oops, this should have gone to the list. My two way wrist watch is acting
> up.
> Or build a j-pole for 70cm. All these can be built inexpensively with items
> from your local home improvement store. You might also contact local hams.
>
> BTW, since it is for RX only, the dimensions aren't very critical.
> ---
> Ciao baby, catch you on the flip side
> 73 de W3AB/GEO
>
> http://www.w3ab.org
>
> You can say "over", you can say "out", you just can't say "over and out".
>
> On Saturday, May 9, 2020, 11:32:23 AM PDT, Gregory Beat via AMSAT-BB
> <amsat-bb@?????.???> wrote:
>
> START with SIMPLE ... Build a Vertical Dipole for 70cm,
> then LISTEN to RS-44 beacon and linear transponder.
>
https://amsat-uk.org/2020/04/30/dosaaf-85-rs-44-amateur-radio-transponder-acti
vated/
>
> 20 years ago, Jerry Brown, K5OE wrote a series of DIY Antenna Construction
> articles, some of these were published in the Amsat Journal. These
> satellite and VHF/UHF antennas were built by countless AMSAT members across
> the world.
> http://wb5rmg.somenet.net/k5oe/
>
> Eggbeater II Omni LEO Antenna
> http://wb5rmg.somenet.net/k5oe/Eggbeater_2.html
>
> Texas Potato Masher II Antenna
> http://wb5rmg.somenet.net/k5oe/Texas_Potato_Masher_2.html
>
> 70cm Quagi Antenna
> http://wb5rmg.somenet.net/k5oe/70cm_quagi.html
>
> Jeff, K7XQ had problems with all Eggbeater designs (not impressed with
> performance).
> He developed a Tall Quadfillar Helix Antenna ... but no longer posted on web
> page.
>
> greg, w9gb
> AMSAT-NA, AMSAT-UK
> ==
>
> Date: Sat, 9 May 2020 10:53:55 -0600 (MDT)
> From: James Johnson, VA7CND
> To: AMSAT-BB Reflector
> Subject: [amsat-bb] Fixed Antenna
>
> I have been trying to find a used Eggbeater or similar antenna to use to
> listen for Satellites.
> The exchange on the USD to CND currency is a killer. I noticed many plans to
> build one on the internet. Any suggestions which one would be worth trying
> for RX to start?
>
> 73, VE7HJ
> _______________________________________________
> 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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>
> _______________________________________________
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> to all interested persons worldwide without requiring membership. Opinions
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Message: 9
Date: Sat, 9 May 2020 20:19:46 +0000 (UTC)
From: Andrew Lazenby <n4laz@?????.???>
To: "amsat-bb@?????.???? <amsat-bb@?????.???>
Subject: [amsat-bb] Icom IC-821 issues
Message-ID: <1083613016.759149.1589055586311@????.?????.???>
Content-Type: text/plain; charset=UTF-8
Hello all,?I recently purchased a Icom IC-821H with a few issues. When first
powered up, the display has a series of dashes across it, and there is no
receive audio. After it warms up for 10min or so it will begin to flicker,
and then it comes up and operates as it should. Has anyone ever encountered
this issue, and/or have a fix for it??Thanks,?Andrew N4LAZ
Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android
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Message: 10
Date: Sat, 9 May 2020 15:53:49 -0500
From: Kelley <kelley@?????????.????>
To: amsat-bb@?????.???
Subject: [amsat-bb] Funcube Dongle +
Message-ID: <53d842f8-d45b-89c2-2e2c-e159ae8f1677@?????????.????>
Content-Type: text/plain; charset=utf-8; format=flowed
Hi all,
I'm having problems with the FUNCube dashboard and the FUNCube dongle +.
When I start the dashboard and select the capture option, I see the
FUNCube Dongle option and it is not grayed out. When I select it, I get
an error box saying that the program is unable to capture using the
FUNCube Dongle. It lists a webpage to go to for help, but the webpage
cannot be found.
I just had this FUNCube Dongle working on a Windows 10 machine. I moved
it to a Windows 7 machine and loaded a new copy of the dashboard
software. The FUNCube Dongle shows up in the list of sound devices. From
what I can see, the drivers loaded correctly.
I looked at the last year or so of AMSAT-BB and didn't see any postings
relevant to my problem. Any thoughts on this?
Thanks,
Kelley - W0RK
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Message: 11
Date: Sat, 09 May 2020 14:34:30 -0700
From: W3AB/GEO <w3ab@?????.???>
To: n4laz@?????.???
Cc: amsat-bb@?????.???
Subject: Re: [amsat-bb] Icom IC-821 issues
Message-ID: <205503a5-af83-4477-9209-511cf6c3e89b@?????.???>
Content-Type: text/plain; charset=UTF-8
I would assume some electrolytics in the power supply.
?___
Sent from my two way wrist watch
73 de W3AB/GEO?
On May 9, 2020, 14:06, at 14:06, Andrew Lazenby via AMSAT-BB
<amsat-bb@?????.???> wrote:
>Hello all,?I recently purchased a Icom IC-821H with a few issues. When
>first powered up, the display has a series of dashes across it, and
>there is no receive audio. After it warms up for 10min or so it will
>begin to flicker, and then it comes up and operates as it should. Has
>anyone ever encountered this issue, and/or have a fix for
>it??Thanks,?Andrew N4LAZ
>
>Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android
>_______________________________________________
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>to all interested persons worldwide without requiring membership.
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>of AMSAT-NA.
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Message: 12
Date: Sat, 09 May 2020 14:34:30 -0700
From: W3AB/GEO <w3ab@?????.???>
To: n4laz@?????.???
Cc: amsat-bb@?????.???
Subject: Re: [amsat-bb] Icom IC-821 issues
Message-ID: <205503a5-af83-4477-9209-511cf6c3e89b@?????.???>
Content-Type: text/plain; charset=UTF-8
I would assume some electrolytics in the power supply.
?___
Sent from my two way wrist watch
73 de W3AB/GEO?
On May 9, 2020, 14:06, at 14:06, Andrew Lazenby via AMSAT-BB
<amsat-bb@?????.???> wrote:
>Hello all,?I recently purchased a Icom IC-821H with a few issues. When
>first powered up, the display has a series of dashes across it, and
>there is no receive audio. After it warms up for 10min or so it will
>begin to flicker, and then it comes up and operates as it should. Has
>anyone ever encountered this issue, and/or have a fix for
>it??Thanks,?Andrew N4LAZ
>
>Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android
>_______________________________________________
>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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>program!
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