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Today's Topics:
1. Re: Ballots? (Jean Marc Momple)
2. Re: Ballots? (Bob Hammond)
3. Re: Ballots? (Doug Faunt N6TQS +1-510-717-1197)
4. Re: Ballots? (Martin Cooper)
5. Modernized/Efficient Voting [was: Ballots?] (Ev Tupis)
6. Telling the difference between 50-ohm and 75-ohm N connectors
(Zach Metzinger)
7. Re: FM Satellite HT Night Proposal (Doug Daniels)
8. Re: Arrow antenna for sale (n4qwf)
9. Re: FM Satellite HT Night Proposal (Bruce)
10. Re: Telling the difference between 50-ohm and 75-ohm N
connectors (GEO Badger)
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Message: 1
Date: Sat, 25 Jul 2020 20:38:12 +0400
From: Jean Marc Momple <jean.marc.momple@?????.???>
To: W3AB/GEO <w3ab@?????.???>
Cc: AMSAT <amsat-bb@?????.???>, Doug Faunt N6TQS +1-510-717-1197
<dougfaunt@?????.???>
Subject: Re: [amsat-bb] Ballots?
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More seriously,
We guys far away from US may not receive the ballots in time as for example
3B8 is still close for Post (or limited), thus members around the world may
not be able to cast their vote.
Therefore, I strongly suggest that electronic vote be put in place or at
least the ballots should be sent trough e-mail and scan sign copy of the
duly filled document be valid for far away members.
Just a suggestion.
Jean Marc (3B8DU)
> On Jul 25, 2020, at 8:22 PM, W3AB/GEO via AMSAT-BB <amsat-bb@?????.???>
wrote:
>
> Do the on-air pirates know that? ?
>
> "This is fine, since no one is allowed to use another's callsign."
>
> ?___
> Sent from my two way wrist watch
> 73 de W3AB/GEO?
>
> On Jul 25, 2020, 08:22, at 08:22, "Jonathan Wesley Stone (KI5BEX) via
AMSAT-BB" <amsat-bb@?????.???> wrote:
>> I am rooting for USPS, but I hear what you are saying. But, hear me: we
>> should be able to cast our vote via satellite pass QSO with the
>> secretary.
>> This is fine, since no one is allowed to use another's callsign.
>>
>> Cheers and '73!
>> kilo india five blahblah e!@???????? x-ray
>>
>>
>> On Thu, Jul 23, 2020 at 8:58 PM Doug Faunt N6TQS +1-510-717-1197 via
>> AMSAT-BB <amsat-bb@?????.???> wrote:
>>
>>> It's pretty sad we can't vote online. I had to use up one of my
>> stock
>>> of stamps- how 20th century, like checks.
>>> 73, doug
>>> _______________________________________________
>>> 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!
>> 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.
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Message: 2
Date: Sat, 25 Jul 2020 10:19:52 -0700
From: Bob Hammond <propgrinder@?????.???>
To: amsat-bb@?????.???
Subject: Re: [amsat-bb] Ballots?
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I received my ballot two weeks ago.
Bob W7OTJ
On Sat, Jul 25, 2020 at 9:43 AM Jean Marc Momple via AMSAT-BB <
amsat-bb@?????.???> wrote:
> More seriously,
>
> We guys far away from US may not receive the ballots in time as for
> example 3B8 is still close for Post (or limited), thus members around the
> world may not be able to cast their vote.
>
> Therefore, I strongly suggest that electronic vote be put in place or at
> least the ballots should be sent trough e-mail and scan sign copy of the
> duly filled document be valid for far away members.
>
> Just a suggestion.
>
>
>
> Jean Marc (3B8DU)
>
>
> > On Jul 25, 2020, at 8:22 PM, W3AB/GEO via AMSAT-BB <amsat-bb@?????.???>
> wrote:
> >
> > Do the on-air pirates know that? ?
> >
> > "This is fine, since no one is allowed to use another's callsign."
> >
> > ?___
> > Sent from my two way wrist watch
> > 73 de W3AB/GEO?
> >
> > On Jul 25, 2020, 08:22, at 08:22, "Jonathan Wesley Stone (KI5BEX) via
> AMSAT-BB" <amsat-bb@?????.???> wrote:
> >> I am rooting for USPS, but I hear what you are saying. But, hear me: we
> >> should be able to cast our vote via satellite pass QSO with the
> >> secretary.
> >> This is fine, since no one is allowed to use another's callsign.
> >>
> >> Cheers and '73!
> >> kilo india five blahblah e!@???????? x-ray
> >>
> >>
> >> On Thu, Jul 23, 2020 at 8:58 PM Doug Faunt N6TQS +1-510-717-1197 via
> >> AMSAT-BB <amsat-bb@?????.???> wrote:
> >>
> >>> It's pretty sad we can't vote online. I had to use up one of my
> >> stock
> >>> of stamps- how 20th century, like checks.
> >>> 73, doug
> >>> _______________________________________________
> >>> 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
> > _______________________________________________
> > 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
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Message: 3
Date: Sat, 25 Jul 2020 10:28:34 -0700
From: "Doug Faunt N6TQS +1-510-717-1197" <dougfaunt@?????.???>
To: Jean Marc Momple <jean.marc.momple@?????.???>
Cc: AMSAT <amsat-bb@?????.???>
Subject: Re: [amsat-bb] Ballots?
Message-ID:
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Print, sign, scan, email should be an acceptable solution.
73, Doug
On Sat, Jul 25, 2020, 09:38 Jean Marc Momple <jean.marc.momple@?????.???>
wrote:
> More seriously,
>
> We guys far away from US may not receive the ballots in time as for
> example 3B8 is still close for Post (or limited), thus members around the
> world may not be able to cast their vote.
>
> Therefore, I strongly suggest that electronic vote be put in place or at
> least the ballots should be sent trough e-mail and scan sign copy of the
> duly filled document be valid for far away members.
>
> Just a suggestion.
>
>
>
> Jean Marc (3B8DU)
>
>
> > On Jul 25, 2020, at 8:22 PM, W3AB/GEO via AMSAT-BB <amsat-bb@?????.???>
> wrote:
> >
> > Do the on-air pirates know that? ?
> >
> > "This is fine, since no one is allowed to use another's callsign."
> >
> > ?___
> > Sent from my two way wrist watch
> > 73 de W3AB/GEO?
> >
> > On Jul 25, 2020, 08:22, at 08:22, "Jonathan Wesley Stone (KI5BEX) via
> AMSAT-BB" <amsat-bb@?????.???> wrote:
> >> I am rooting for USPS, but I hear what you are saying. But, hear me: we
> >> should be able to cast our vote via satellite pass QSO with the
> >> secretary.
> >> This is fine, since no one is allowed to use another's callsign.
> >>
> >> Cheers and '73!
> >> kilo india five blahblah e!@???????? x-ray
> >>
> >>
> >> On Thu, Jul 23, 2020 at 8:58 PM Doug Faunt N6TQS +1-510-717-1197 via
> >> AMSAT-BB <amsat-bb@?????.???> wrote:
> >>
> >>> It's pretty sad we can't vote online. I had to use up one of my
> >> stock
> >>> of stamps- how 20th century, like checks.
> >>> 73, doug
> >>> _______________________________________________
> >>> 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
> > _______________________________________________
> > 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: 4
Date: Sat, 25 Jul 2020 10:34:40 -0700
From: Martin Cooper <kd6yam@?????.???>
To: Jean Marc Momple <jean.marc.momple@?????.???>
Cc: AMSAT <amsat-bb@?????.???>, Doug Faunt N6TQS +1-510-717-1197
<dougfaunt@?????.???>
Subject: Re: [amsat-bb] Ballots?
Message-ID:
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FYI, ballots are due to be returned by September 15th, which is 7 weeks and
3 days from today.
Martin.
KD6YAM
On Sat, Jul 25, 2020 at 9:39 AM Jean Marc Momple via AMSAT-BB <
amsat-bb@?????.???> wrote:
> More seriously,
>
> We guys far away from US may not receive the ballots in time as for
> example 3B8 is still close for Post (or limited), thus members around the
> world may not be able to cast their vote.
>
> Therefore, I strongly suggest that electronic vote be put in place or at
> least the ballots should be sent trough e-mail and scan sign copy of the
> duly filled document be valid for far away members.
>
> Just a suggestion.
>
>
>
> Jean Marc (3B8DU)
>
>
> > On Jul 25, 2020, at 8:22 PM, W3AB/GEO via AMSAT-BB <amsat-bb@?????.???>
> wrote:
> >
> > Do the on-air pirates know that? ?
> >
> > "This is fine, since no one is allowed to use another's callsign."
> >
> > ?___
> > Sent from my two way wrist watch
> > 73 de W3AB/GEO?
> >
> > On Jul 25, 2020, 08:22, at 08:22, "Jonathan Wesley Stone (KI5BEX) via
> AMSAT-BB" <amsat-bb@?????.???> wrote:
> >> I am rooting for USPS, but I hear what you are saying. But, hear me: we
> >> should be able to cast our vote via satellite pass QSO with the
> >> secretary.
> >> This is fine, since no one is allowed to use another's callsign.
> >>
> >> Cheers and '73!
> >> kilo india five blahblah e!@???????? x-ray
> >>
> >>
> >> On Thu, Jul 23, 2020 at 8:58 PM Doug Faunt N6TQS +1-510-717-1197 via
> >> AMSAT-BB <amsat-bb@?????.???> wrote:
> >>
> >>> It's pretty sad we can't vote online. I had to use up one of my
> >> stock
> >>> of stamps- how 20th century, like checks.
> >>> 73, doug
> >>> _______________________________________________
> >>> 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
> > _______________________________________________
> > 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
>
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Message: 5
Date: Sat, 25 Jul 2020 18:46:07 +0000 (UTC)
From: Ev Tupis <w2ev@?????.???>
To: AMSAT BB <amsat-bb@?????.???>
Subject: [amsat-bb] Modernized/Efficient Voting [was: Ballots?]
Message-ID: <1058086622.7118128.1595702767915@????.?????.???>
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The wisdom of the crowd is coming into focus.? -Ev, W2EV
Doug Faunt N6TQS wrote:
Print, sign, scan, email should be an acceptable solution.
73, Doug
Jean Marc Momple <jean.marc.momple@?????.???> worte:
Therefore, I strongly suggest that electronic vote be put in place or at
least the ballots should be sent trough e-mail and scan sign copy of the
duly filled document be valid for far away members.
------------------------------
Message: 6
Date: Sat, 25 Jul 2020 13:50:33 -0500
From: Zach Metzinger <zmetzing@?????.???>
To: amsat-bb@?????.???
Subject: [amsat-bb] Telling the difference between 50-ohm and 75-ohm N
connectors
Message-ID: <b82d080d-7997-f26d-ca00-80f6719f4d48@?????.???>
Content-Type: text/plain; charset=utf-8; format=flowed
I just ran across this tidbit[1]:
> Q: How can I tell the difference between a 50 and 75 Ohm N connector?
> A: You can tell the difference by the center pin. A 50 Ohm connector has a
pointed pin. A 75 Ohm has a rounded pin.
I've always looked at the center conductor to shield (not ferrule)
distance to make sure I had a 50-ohm version. I don't have any 75-ohm
versions lying about the shack. Can anyone else confirm this?
I recall, back in my RF engineer days, that we had a whole box of 75-ohm
N connectors which were marked with bright red paint. Woe to the junior
engineer who coupled the 50-ohm and 75-ohm version, which would bend the
center spring fingers on the female connector apart permanently.
One can also kill a female N connector by mating it with a male PL-259.
I have not done this myself, but I knew someone who did this twice on
his fancy new antenna analyzer and wondering why everything was such a
poor match. :-)
[1] https://www.showmecables.com/n-male-crimp-connector-lmr-400-belden-9913
--- Zach
N0ZGO
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Message: 7
Date: Sat, 25 Jul 2020 16:43:20 -0400
From: Doug Daniels <k1rdd73@?????.???>
To: walterh@????.???
Cc: AMSAT BB <AMSAT-BB@?????.???>
Subject: Re: [amsat-bb] FM Satellite HT Night Proposal
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I am brand new to Satellites, and just made my first Q with my two HTs. I
will never have the facilities to have anything more extensive than HTs and
a Arrow/Elk type antenna. This type of agreement would be incredibly
beneficial to me and those like me.
Great idea, thanks.
73,
Doug, K1RDD
On Sat, Jul 25, 2020 at 2:00 AM Walter Holmes via AMSAT-BB <
amsat-bb@?????.???> wrote:
> A little food for thought:
>
>
>
> Any idea what the chances would be of having something like 1 night a week
> or month, on ONE of the FM birds, that could be reserved for HT access only?
>
>
>
> My thinking on this would be a great way for people to test out their
> portable or limited satellite stations with a great deal less collisions
> against all the other much stronger stations.
>
>
>
> I have heard from plenty of people that would like to try a temporary or
> portable station on the birds, but we all know that?s not even a remote
> possibility unless your on super early in the morning or late at night.
>
>
>
> Ie.. it would be great to see how many people could test and build their
> skills to operate with an HT and an arrow or something, kinda like the old
> days. ?
>
>
>
> Just dreaming out-loud. ?
>
>
>
>
>
> Walter/K5WH
>
>
>
> _______________________________________________
> 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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> Subscription settings: https://www.amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb
>
--
--... ...--
Doug
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Message: 8
Date: Sat, 25 Jul 2020 17:08:23 -0400
From: n4qwf <n4qwf1@?????.???>
To: "amsat-bb@?????.???? <amsat-bb@?????.???>
Subject: Re: [amsat-bb] Arrow antenna for sale
Message-ID:
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Thanks to all that responded. The Arrow antenna has been sold.
73<<John
On Sat, Jul 25, 2020 at 12:01 PM n4qwf <n4qwf1@?????.???> wrote:
> I have the model 146/437-10wBP arrow antenna I wish to sell. It has the
> removable duplexer in the handle and is the split boom model. It has 3
> elements for VHF and 7 elements for UHF. It is in excellent condition. The
> new price is $159.00 for this antenna. I am asking $100.00 plus shipping.
>
> Thanks <<John
>
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Message: 9
Date: Sat, 25 Jul 2020 16:50:04 -0500
From: Bruce <kk5do@????.???>
To: "amsat-bb@?????.???? <amsat-bb@?????.???>
Subject: Re: [amsat-bb] FM Satellite HT Night Proposal
Message-ID: <fc7375a7-9f75-f6f1-ef39-0dea0a050122@????.???>
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This is a great idea. However, have you thought about how you would let
all satellite operators know? The amsat-bb only reaches so many. Twitter
and FaceBook reach some of the same but still not all the operators.
Then you have operators that are not members of AMSAT, the amsat-bb,
Twitter and FaceBook. If you heard them on the satellite that one day,
would you be telling them this day is for HT's only? They may not be
AMSAT members, they use an online tracking program and have no idea of
the new rules other than there is a satellite passing over and I am
going to work someone. Or, it was their only day off that week. What if
someone actually forgot that today is HT day and was operating with 500
watts (just saying, there are 1kw linears for VHF) from home which by
the way is a total waste of electricity and against the FCC rules. I
still have my 170 watt VHF and 100 watt UHF linears from AO-10/AO-13
days sitting on the shelf.
You can see how this would be nearly impossible to notify everyone. A
good example is AMSAT Field Day. It is a 24 hour period. For some 10
years we do not allow contacts on FM satellites beyond 1 per satellite.
The reason is to allow space for those trying to make their ARRL
satellite bonus points enough time. You can still make all the contacts
you want on the FM satellites but we will only score 1 per satellite
towards AMSAT Field Day. As expected several reported multiple contacts
on an FM satellite and their score was adjusted. Field Day rules are
written up in the Journal, on the AMSAT website, in ANS and various
other locations. Yet, there are mistakes and they make multiple
contacts. Sometimes the extra contact is unavoidable. You work your
first contact and because your signal was so good, someone heard you and
calls you. Instead of leaving them in the dust, you answer their call
and give them their bonus points. You just cannot submit it for your
AMSAT Field Day score.
This is the type of problem I think you would have if you were to try
and make one day an HT day. Being a great idea to have a low power day
it would be hard to let everyone know. Any suggestions on the
notification process?
I think some of the frustration of new operators is not really having an
HT day, it would be the thinning of the crowds. Satellites have become
very popular in recent years and low cost HT's have made entry into
working them a lot easier. With any FM single channel repeater, when you
have two people trying to use it, it is a cake walk. When you have 100
operators across the country all trying to get in, there is still only
two that are going to make a contact. I have experienced the issue, I
roved with an HT and Arrow and I too had problems getting in. The
easiest contact for us in South Texas is when a satellite is ascending
from the South and we are one of the first in the states to be in the
window. Make a contact and done before the rest of the U.S. is in the
window. Same for those in the North when there is a descending pass.
Sometimes you have to make the satellite location work in your favor. It
also works when you are the last in the window towards LOS. Or, for left
and right coast only passes there is less of the U.S. in the window.
These are natural thinning of the operators due to the satellite's
position.
73...bruce
On 7/25/2020 3:43 PM, Doug Daniels via AMSAT-BB wrote:
> I am brand new to Satellites, and just made my first Q with my two HTs. I
> will never have the facilities to have anything more extensive than HTs and
> a Arrow/Elk type antenna. This type of agreement would be incredibly
> beneficial to me and those like me.
>
> Great idea, thanks.
>
> 73,
> Doug, K1RDD
>
> On Sat, Jul 25, 2020 at 2:00 AM Walter Holmes via AMSAT-BB <
> amsat-bb@?????.???> wrote:
>
>> A little food for thought:
>>
>>
>>
>> Any idea what the chances would be of having something like 1 night a week
>> or month, on ONE of the FM birds, that could be reserved for HT access
only?
>>
>>
>>
>> My thinking on this would be a great way for people to test out their
>> portable or limited satellite stations with a great deal less collisions
>> against all the other much stronger stations.
>>
>>
>>
>> I have heard from plenty of people that would like to try a temporary or
>> portable station on the birds, but we all know that?s not even a remote
>> possibility unless your on super early in the morning or late at night.
>>
>>
>>
>> Ie.. it would be great to see how many people could test and build their
>> skills to operate with an HT and an arrow or something, kinda like the old
>> days. ?
>>
>>
>>
>> Just dreaming out-loud. ?
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> Walter/K5WH
>>
>>
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Date: Sat, 25 Jul 2020 22:15:36 +0000 (UTC)
From: GEO Badger <w3ab@?????.???>
To: amsat-bb@?????.???? Zach Metzinger <zmetzing@?????.???>
Subject: Re: [amsat-bb] Telling the difference between 50-ohm and
75-ohm N connectors
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Same with the 75? BNC/M connector.
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You can say "over", you can say "out", you just can't say "over and out".
On Saturday, July 25, 2020, 11:52:48 AM PDT, Zach Metzinger via AMSAT-BB
<amsat-bb@?????.???> wrote:
I just ran across this tidbit[1]:
> Q: How can I tell the difference between a 50 and 75 Ohm N connector?
> A: You can tell the difference by the center pin. A 50 Ohm connector has a
pointed pin. A 75 Ohm has a rounded pin.
I've always looked at the center conductor to shield (not ferrule)
distance to make sure I had a 50-ohm version. I don't have any 75-ohm
versions lying about the shack. Can anyone else confirm this?
I recall, back in my RF engineer days, that we had a whole box of 75-ohm
N connectors which were marked with bright red paint. Woe to the junior
engineer who coupled the 50-ohm and 75-ohm version, which would bend the
center spring fingers on the female connector apart permanently.
One can also kill a female N connector by mating it with a male PL-259.
I have not done this myself, but I knew someone who did this twice on
his fancy new antenna analyzer and wondering why everything was such a
poor match. :-)
[1] https://www.showmecables.com/n-male-crimp-connector-lmr-400-belden-9913
--- Zach
N0ZGO
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