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Today's Topics:
1. Re: SatPC32 on Ubuntu Mate/Wine (Rolf Krogstad)
2. Re: Receiving with an rtl-sdr, desense on transmit (Phil)
3. Re: Receiving with an rtl-sdr, desense on transmit
(Koos van den Hout)
4. Re: Receiving with an rtl-sdr, desense on transmit
(Patrick STODDARD (WD9EWK/VA7EWK))
5. Interesting quad grid point in Northern Maine, + FN87
(Brent Taylor)
6. Re: Interesting quad grid point in Northern Maine, + FN87
(Mike Diehl)
7. Re: Interesting quad grid point in Northern Maine, + FN87
(Ken Alexander)
8. Re: Interesting quad grid point in Northern Maine, + FN87
(R.T.Liddy)
9. M2 Eggbeater 2m + 70cm satellite antennas FS (Stefan Wagener)
10. Re: Interesting quad grid point in Northern Maine, + FN87
(Mike Diehl)
11. AO85 2 May 0053Z AA9FL( ??) (Philip Jenkins)
12. VUCC Awards/Endorsements for April 2017 (John Papay)
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Message: 1
Date: Sun, 30 Apr 2017 18:27:17 -0500
From: Rolf Krogstad <rolf.krogstad@xxxxx.xxx>
To: Greg D <ko6th.greg@xxxxx.xxx>
Cc: "<AMSAT-BB@xxxxx.xxx>" <amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxx>
Subject: Re: [amsat-bb] SatPC32 on Ubuntu Mate/Wine
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Thanks to all for the suggestions.
the /dev/ttyUSB0 and ttyUSB1 were in group dialout, so I did 'sudo groupadd
rolf dialout'
I then logged out of user 'rolf' and back in and Radio1 is working, but
Radio2 is not.
I don't see any difference in how they are configured.
I no longer get any error message about either of the COM ports when
opening SatPC32.
I did also try a full reboot of the OS with no change.
tnx, Rolf NR0T
On Sun, Apr 30, 2017 at 5:28 PM, Greg D <ko6th.greg@xxxxx.xxx> wrote:
> The only other thing I've needed to do in general (haven't tried SatPC32
> specifically), is to add the group "dialout" to your account. Or run
> SatPC32 under wine as root (not recommended, just on principles).
>
> Good luck,
>
> Greg KO6TH
>
>
> Rolf Krogstad wrote:
> > I am playing with Ubuntu Mate in hopes of replacing the aged PC I use for
> > satellite work. I have installed Wine 1.8.7 and SatPC32 v12.8c. I can't
> > get my COM ports working
> >
> > The problem I am having is getting the Radio Setup of SatPC32 to work.
> > Note: I have radio control working with this same USB-COM device (with
> two
> > com ports) on the old Windows XP system which I am hoping to replace.
> Same
> > Radios and Same USB-COM devices work on Windows XP. The only variable
> here
> > is Ubuntu Mate Operating System.
> >
> > I have verified that the FTDI USB-COM is shown as /dev/ttyUSB0 and
> ttyUSB1.
> > I run dmesg and it gives me the following:
> > [ 7162.258726] usb 3-1: New USB device found, idVendor=0403,
> idProduct=6010
> > [ 7162.258736] usb 3-1: New USB device strings: Mfr=1, Product=2,
> > SerialNumber=3
> > [ 7162.258744] usb 3-1: Product: USB FAST SERIAL ADAPTER
> > [ 7162.258750] usb 3-1: Manufacturer: FTDI
> > [ 7162.258757] usb 3-1: SerialNumber: FT5V2HZV
> > [ 7162.269942] ftdi_sio 3-1:1.0: FTDI USB Serial Device converter
> detected
> > [ 7162.270131] usb 3-1: Detected FT2232C
> > [ 7162.273835] usb 3-1: FTDI USB Serial Device converter now attached to
> > ttyUSB0
> > [ 7162.277760] ftdi_sio 3-1:1.1: FTDI USB Serial Device converter
> detected
> > [ 7162.277816] usb 3-1: Detected FT2232C
> > [ 7162.281895] usb 3-1: FTDI USB Serial Device converter now attached to
> > ttyUSB1
> >
> > I then went to /home/rolf/.wine/dosdevices and created symbolic links to
> > com3 and com4. I also tried com1 and com2.
> >
> > lrwxrwxrwx 1 rolf rolf 12 Apr 28 20:37 com3 -> /dev/ttyUSB0
> > lrwxrwxrwx 1 rolf rolf 12 Apr 28 20:39 com4 -> /dev/ttyUSB1
> >
> > Then I go into radio control in SatPC32 and define the proper com ports
> for
> > radio 1 and radio two. I exit SatPC32 and then reopen.
> >
> > As SatPC32 opens I get two error messages, one for each com port defined
> in
> > radio control:
> > "Could not open COM3 for Radio 1.
> > Check whether COM3 is available on your system..."
> >
> > I get the corresponding error message for COM4 on Radio 2.
> >
> > Any linux experts who can help me with ideas on how to get the USB-COM
> > devices recognized in Wine?
> >
> > Thanks
> >
> > Rolf NR0T
> > EN34
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Message: 2
Date: Mon, 1 May 2017 17:11:38 +1000
From: Phil <phil_lor@xxxxxxx.xxx>
To: amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxx
Subject: Re: [amsat-bb] Receiving with an rtl-sdr, desense on transmit
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On Sun, 30 Apr 2017 18:06:17 -0500
"Mac A. Cody" <maccody@xxx.xxx> wrote:
> I am working on a similar project and started with an RTLSDR device.
> I have since switched to using an SDRPlay RSP2, due to its better
> input filter, Digital resolution, and shielding.
I also have an interest in this project. Can you receive on your sdrplay
rsp2 while you're transmitting without any additional filters?
--
Regards,
Phil
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Message: 3
Date: Mon, 1 May 2017 14:46:46 +0200
From: Koos van den Hout <koos@xxxxxx.xxxxxx.xx>
To: Eduardo PY2RN <py2rn@xxxx.xxx>
Cc: "amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxxx <amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxx>
Subject: Re: [amsat-bb] Receiving with an rtl-sdr, desense on transmit
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Quoting Eduardo PY2RN who wrote on Sun 2017-04-30 at 20:26:
> Hi Koos, I suggest not using preamp since the RTL-SDR has way too much
gain already, unless your preamp is narrow band (has a?built in pass-band
filter, ie: 144 -148MHz) it may be useful as a filter, but in any case you
need to adjust manually RTL-SDR AGC to a minimum necessary gain. AO-85
uplink freq 435.180 ST 67.0hz, dwlink 145.980.
Thanks for your suggestions.
The preamp is wide band, so the solution is to find a filter.
The 2m/70cm filter that I already have is the diplexer in the arrow
antenna. I'll retry my tests using that.
Koos van den Hout PE4KH
--
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Webprojects: Camp Wireless http://www.camp-wireless.org/
The Virtual Bookcase http://www.virtualbookcase.com/
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Message: 4
Date: Mon, 1 May 2017 06:54:48 -0700
From: "Patrick STODDARD (WD9EWK/VA7EWK)" <amsat-bb@xxxxxx.xxx>
To: Phil <phil_lor@xxxxxxx.xxx>, "amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxxx
<amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxx>
Subject: Re: [amsat-bb] Receiving with an rtl-sdr, desense on transmit
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?Hi Phil!
I work satellites with an SDR receiver sitting alongside
my transmit radio (FT-817ND, or an HT or dual-band FM mobile
for FM satellites), and I don't have issues with receiving
while transmitting. I started with a FUNcube Dongle Pro+,
have used an SDRplay RSP1 for almost 2 years, and in recent
weeks started using an SDRplay RSP2. I use an Elk 2m/70cm
log periodic antenna, and there is a 2m/70cm diplexer between
the antenna and my radio setup (log periodic has only one
coax feedpoint). The diplexer is also serving as a bandpass
filter, adding some protection to the SDR receiver along with
the bandpass filters in these SDR receivers. I use an MFJ
MFJ-916B diplexer - inexpensive, and does at least as well as
the more expensive Comet and Diamond equivalents.
I have posted a bunch of RF recordings from different passes
worked with an SDR receiver for the downlinks. Most of these
are using an SDRplay RSP1, but you can get the large WAV
file and run it through an SDR program to see how things looked
and sounded from my end. These are in folders at:
http://dropbox.wd9ewk.net/
Look for folders with satellite names in them like AO-73, and
the WAV files all start with HDSDR in the file names within
those folders. Some of those folders will have other recordings,
when I was using something other than an SDR receiver for those
passes, or may have MP3 audio along with the large WAV files
which would have what I heard while working that pass.
73!
Patrick WD9EWK/VA7EWK
http://www.wd9ewk.net/
Twitter: @xxxxxx
On Mon, May 1, 2017 at 12:11 AM, Phil <phil_lor@xxxxxxx.xxx> wrote:
> On Sun, 30 Apr 2017 18:06:17 -0500
> "Mac A. Cody" <maccody@xxx.xxx> wrote:
>
> > I am working on a similar project and started with an RTLSDR device.
> > I have since switched to using an SDRPlay RSP2, due to its better
> > input filter, Digital resolution, and shielding.
>
> I also have an interest in this project. Can you receive on your sdrplay
> rsp2 while you're transmitting without any additional filters?
>
> --
> Regards,
> Phil
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Message: 5
Date: Mon, 1 May 2017 13:32:49 -0300
From: Brent Taylor <vy2hf.radio@xxxxx.xxx>
To: amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxx
Subject: [amsat-bb] Interesting quad grid point in Northern Maine, +
FN87
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As I plan my semi-annual trek from Atlantic Canada to Deerfield, NH for
NEAR-Fest, I have been corresponding with a few hams who badly need FN55,
FN56, FN65, and FN66. I used to live in FN66 when I operated as VE1JH in NB
and remember it being quite popular back in the AO-27/UO-14 days.
Just for kicks, I took a look to see where those four grids intersect and,
lo, they all come together just steps from the side of a "Fire Road" that
branches off from Route 2A not too far south of Houlton, ME.
While the pass times don't work well for a Quad-Point expedition on my trip
later this week, I'm wondering if this 4-point has ever been activated in
the past. The terrain looks fairly clear, and not too hard to get to (if
you're already that part of Maine, of course).
If there is a bad need for that, and if I find I'm able to travel back that
way over the summer or fall this year, I may do a dedicated activation. I
think it would be fun. I may need bug repellent, though.
As well, I am still planning to activate FN87 in the very near future. This
grid is almost entirely over water, and only a thin sliver touches the
shore of Prince Edward Island. As small as the Island is, FN87 is still
close to a 2-hour drive from my place. I'm close to having multi-mode
receive through an SDRPlay-Android Tablet combination, and when I get that
working well I'll schedule the trip.
If anyone has a RX-only FT-817 that they would part with for fair $$$,
maybe I can arrange these travels a little sooner, hi hi.
73
Brent Taylor
VY2HF, W1PJ
--
Brent Taylor, VY2HF / W1PJ
Stratford, PEI, Canada
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Message: 6
Date: Mon, 1 May 2017 10:11:09 -0700
From: Mike Diehl <diehl.mike.a@xxxxx.xxx>
To: Brent Taylor <vy2hf.radio@xxxxx.xxx>
Cc: amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxx
Subject: Re: [amsat-bb] Interesting quad grid point in Northern Maine,
+ FN87
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Brent,
I've found confluence.org to be a valuable resource for working from 4
corners. Here's a link to the FN55,56,65,66 corner
http://confluence.org/confluence.php?id=14
73,
Mike Diehl
AI6GS
> On May 1, 2017, at 9:32 AM, Brent Taylor <vy2hf.radio@xxxxx.xxx> wrote:
>
> As I plan my semi-annual trek from Atlantic Canada to Deerfield, NH for
> NEAR-Fest, I have been corresponding with a few hams who badly need FN55,
> FN56, FN65, and FN66. I used to live in FN66 when I operated as VE1JH in NB
> and remember it being quite popular back in the AO-27/UO-14 days.
>
> Just for kicks, I took a look to see where those four grids intersect and,
> lo, they all come together just steps from the side of a "Fire Road" that
> branches off from Route 2A not too far south of Houlton, ME.
>
> While the pass times don't work well for a Quad-Point expedition on my trip
> later this week, I'm wondering if this 4-point has ever been activated in
> the past. The terrain looks fairly clear, and not too hard to get to (if
> you're already that part of Maine, of course).
>
> If there is a bad need for that, and if I find I'm able to travel back that
> way over the summer or fall this year, I may do a dedicated activation. I
> think it would be fun. I may need bug repellent, though.
>
> As well, I am still planning to activate FN87 in the very near future. This
> grid is almost entirely over water, and only a thin sliver touches the
> shore of Prince Edward Island. As small as the Island is, FN87 is still
> close to a 2-hour drive from my place. I'm close to having multi-mode
> receive through an SDRPlay-Android Tablet combination, and when I get that
> working well I'll schedule the trip.
>
> If anyone has a RX-only FT-817 that they would part with for fair $$$,
> maybe I can arrange these travels a little sooner, hi hi.
>
> 73
>
> Brent Taylor
> VY2HF, W1PJ
>
> --
> Brent Taylor, VY2HF / W1PJ
> Stratford, PEI, Canada
> _______________________________________________
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Message: 7
Date: Mon, 1 May 2017 13:22:57 -0400
From: Ken Alexander <k.alexander@xxxxxx.xxx>
To: amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxx
Subject: Re: [amsat-bb] Interesting quad grid point in Northern Maine,
+ FN87
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That looks like a place where you might want to double up on the bug
spray Brent!
Ken
VE3HLS
On 2017-05-01 1:11 PM, Mike Diehl wrote:
> Brent,
>
> I've found confluence.org to be a valuable resource for working from 4
corners. Here's a link to the FN55,56,65,66 corner
http://confluence.org/confluence.php?id=14
>
> 73,
>
> Mike Diehl
> AI6GS
>
>> On May 1, 2017, at 9:32 AM, Brent Taylor <vy2hf.radio@xxxxx.xxx> wrote:
>>
>> As I plan my semi-annual trek from Atlantic Canada to Deerfield, NH for
>> NEAR-Fest, I have been corresponding with a few hams who badly need FN55,
>> FN56, FN65, and FN66. I used to live in FN66 when I operated as VE1JH in NB
>> and remember it being quite popular back in the AO-27/UO-14 days.
>>
>> Just for kicks, I took a look to see where those four grids intersect and,
>> lo, they all come together just steps from the side of a "Fire Road" that
>> branches off from Route 2A not too far south of Houlton, ME.
>>
>> While the pass times don't work well for a Quad-Point expedition on my trip
>> later this week, I'm wondering if this 4-point has ever been activated in
>> the past. The terrain looks fairly clear, and not too hard to get to (if
>> you're already that part of Maine, of course).
>>
>> If there is a bad need for that, and if I find I'm able to travel back that
>> way over the summer or fall this year, I may do a dedicated activation. I
>> think it would be fun. I may need bug repellent, though.
>>
>> As well, I am still planning to activate FN87 in the very near future. This
>> grid is almost entirely over water, and only a thin sliver touches the
>> shore of Prince Edward Island. As small as the Island is, FN87 is still
>> close to a 2-hour drive from my place. I'm close to having multi-mode
>> receive through an SDRPlay-Android Tablet combination, and when I get that
>> working well I'll schedule the trip.
>>
>> If anyone has a RX-only FT-817 that they would part with for fair $$$,
>> maybe I can arrange these travels a little sooner, hi hi.
>>
>> 73
>>
>> Brent Taylor
>> VY2HF, W1PJ
>>
>> --
>> Brent Taylor, VY2HF / W1PJ
>> Stratford, PEI, Canada
>> _______________________________________________
>> Sent via AMSAT-BB@xxxxx.xxx. 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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> to all interested persons worldwide without requiring membership. Opinions
expressed
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Message: 8
Date: Mon, 1 May 2017 18:43:59 +0000 (UTC)
From: "R.T.Liddy" <k8bl@xxxxxxxxx.xxx>
To: Mike Diehl <diehl.mike.a@xxxxx.xxx>, AMSAT BB <amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxx>
Subject: Re: [amsat-bb] Interesting quad grid point in Northern Maine,
+ FN87
Message-ID: <429571304.1747894.1493664239861@xxxx.xxxxx.xxx>
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Mike,
Interesting site! ?TNX ? ?Maybe there will be an overhead pass. ?;o)
-BL
From: Ken Alexander <k.alexander@xxxxxx.xxx>
To: amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxx
Sent: Monday, May 1, 2017 1:23 PM
Subject: Re: [amsat-bb] Interesting quad grid point in Northern Maine, + FN87
That looks like a place where you might want to double up on the bug
spray Brent!
Ken
VE3HLS
On 2017-05-01 1:11 PM, Mike Diehl wrote:
> Brent,
>
> I've found confluence.org to be a valuable resource for working from 4
corners. Here's a link to the FN55,56,65,66 corner
http://confluence.org/confluence.php?id=14
>
> 73,
>
> Mike Diehl
> AI6GS
>
>> On May 1, 2017, at 9:32 AM, Brent Taylor <vy2hf.radio@xxxxx.xxx> wrote:
>>
>> As I plan my semi-annual trek from Atlantic Canada to Deerfield, NH for
>> NEAR-Fest, I have been corresponding with a few hams who badly need FN55,
>> FN56, FN65, and FN66. I used to live in FN66 when I operated as VE1JH in NB
>> and remember it being quite popular back in the AO-27/UO-14 days.
>>
>> Just for kicks, I took a look to see where those four grids intersect and,
>> lo, they all come together just steps from the side of a "Fire Road" that
>> branches off from Route 2A not too far south of Houlton, ME.
>>
>> While the pass times don't work well for a Quad-Point expedition on my trip
>> later this week, I'm wondering if this 4-point has ever been activated in
>> the past. The terrain looks fairly clear, and not too hard to get to (if
>> you're already that part of Maine, of course).
>>
>> If there is a bad need for that, and if I find I'm able to travel back that
>> way over the summer or fall this year, I may do a dedicated activation. I
>> think it would be fun. I may need bug repellent, though.
>>
>> As well, I am still planning to activate FN87 in the very near future. This
>> grid is almost entirely over water, and only a thin sliver touches the
>> shore of Prince Edward Island. As small as the Island is, FN87 is still
>> close to a 2-hour drive from my place. I'm close to having multi-mode
>> receive through an SDRPlay-Android Tablet combination, and when I get that
>> working well I'll schedule the trip.
>>
>> If anyone has a RX-only FT-817 that they would part with for fair $$$,
>> maybe I can arrange these travels a little sooner, hi hi.
>>
>> 73
>>
>> Brent Taylor
>> VY2HF, W1PJ
>>
>> --
>> Brent Taylor, VY2HF / W1PJ
>> Stratford, PEI, Canada
>> _______________________________________________
>> Sent via AMSAT-BB@xxxxx.xxx. 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: 9
Date: Mon, 1 May 2017 18:04:02 -0500
From: Stefan Wagener <wageners@xxxxx.xxx>
To: AMSAT BB <amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxx>
Subject: [amsat-bb] M2 Eggbeater 2m + 70cm satellite antennas FS
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Selling my 2m and 70 cm M2 eggbeater antennas, $275 shipped within the US
or Canada.
Questions? Ship me an email,
73 Stefan, VE4NSA
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Message: 10
Date: Mon, 1 May 2017 17:34:44 -0700
From: Mike Diehl <diehl.mike.a@xxxxx.xxx>
To: "R.T.Liddy" <k8bl@xxxxxxxxx.xxx>
Cc: AMSAT BB <amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxx>
Subject: Re: [amsat-bb] Interesting quad grid point in Northern Maine,
+ FN87
Message-ID: <14F3A127-6547-457C-A5D6-2D2D918386BB@xxxxx.xxx>
Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii
Bob,
I've been using it to scope out new 4 corners that I haven't activated yet.
Unfortunately they aren't all as nice and open like the ones I've activated
so far in the desert areas. The corners of DM04,05,14,15 DM15,16,25,26 and
DM07,08,17,18 are all good spots and pretty easy to get to.
Off topic but if people visit corners they should also look for geocaches.
All three corners I've worked from had one. It seems we aren't the only ones
who find these places fun to go to.
73,
Mike Diehl
AI6GS
> On May 1, 2017, at 11:43 AM, R.T.Liddy <k8bl@xxxxxxxxx.xxx> wrote:
>
> Mike,
>
> Interesting site! TNX Maybe there will be an overhead pass. ;o)
>
> -BL
>
>
> From: Ken Alexander <k.alexander@xxxxxx.xxx>
> To: amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxx
> Sent: Monday, May 1, 2017 1:23 PM
> Subject: Re: [amsat-bb] Interesting quad grid point in Northern Maine, +
FN87
>
> That looks like a place where you might want to double up on the bug
> spray Brent!
>
> Ken
> VE3HLS
>
>
>
> On 2017-05-01 1:11 PM, Mike Diehl wrote:
> > Brent,
> >
> > I've found confluence.org to be a valuable resource for working from 4
corners. Here's a link to the FN55,56,65,66 corner
http://confluence.org/confluence.php?id=14
> >
> > 73,
> >
> > Mike Diehl
> > AI6GS
> >
> >> On May 1, 2017, at 9:32 AM, Brent Taylor <vy2hf.radio@xxxxx.xxx> wrote:
> >>
> >> As I plan my semi-annual trek from Atlantic Canada to Deerfield, NH for
> >> NEAR-Fest, I have been corresponding with a few hams who badly need FN55,
> >> FN56, FN65, and FN66. I used to live in FN66 when I operated as VE1JH
in NB
> >> and remember it being quite popular back in the AO-27/UO-14 days.
> >>
> >> Just for kicks, I took a look to see where those four grids intersect
and,
> >> lo, they all come together just steps from the side of a "Fire Road" that
> >> branches off from Route 2A not too far south of Houlton, ME.
> >>
> >> While the pass times don't work well for a Quad-Point expedition on my
trip
> >> later this week, I'm wondering if this 4-point has ever been activated in
> >> the past. The terrain looks fairly clear, and not too hard to get to (if
> >> you're already that part of Maine, of course).
> >>
> >> If there is a bad need for that, and if I find I'm able to travel back
that
> >> way over the summer or fall this year, I may do a dedicated activation. I
> >> think it would be fun. I may need bug repellent, though.
> >>
> >> As well, I am still planning to activate FN87 in the very near future.
This
> >> grid is almost entirely over water, and only a thin sliver touches the
> >> shore of Prince Edward Island. As small as the Island is, FN87 is still
> >> close to a 2-hour drive from my place. I'm close to having multi-mode
> >> receive through an SDRPlay-Android Tablet combination, and when I get
that
> >> working well I'll schedule the trip.
> >>
> >> If anyone has a RX-only FT-817 that they would part with for fair $$$,
> >> maybe I can arrange these travels a little sooner, hi hi.
> >>
> >> 73
> >>
> >> Brent Taylor
> >> VY2HF, W1PJ
> >>
> >> --
> >> Brent Taylor, VY2HF / W1PJ
> >> Stratford, PEI, Canada
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Message: 11
Date: Mon, 1 May 2017 21:03:25 -0400
From: Philip Jenkins <n4hf.philip@xxxxx.xxx>
To: AMSAT BB <amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxx>
Subject: [amsat-bb] AO85 2 May 0053Z AA9FL( ??)
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I think I almost worked AA9FL(??), but since I didn't get/confirm your grid
square, it doesn't count :-) (And not sure of your call, since I wanted to
get familiar with this particular sat before I start recording.)
This was my* first* attempt at AO-85, and didn't hear myself until about 10
deg before LOS.
I also noticed I'm getting some desense when I transmit (using D72A into
Arrow antenna)
I might try the 2 May 0225Z pass, but that one is only 16 degrees from
EM85tm.
Philip N4HF
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Message: 12
Date: Mon, 01 May 2017 23:24:59 -0400
From: John Papay <john@xxxxxx.xxx>
To: amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxx
Subject: [amsat-bb] VUCC Awards/Endorsements for April 2017
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Here are the endorsements and new VUCC Satellite
Awards issued by the ARRL for the period March 30, 2017
through April 1, 2017. There was no update on March 31st.
Congratulations to all those who made the list this month!
CALL GRIDS
KB1RVT 1493
WC7V 1101
W5PFG 1039
N8HM 904
AA5PK 825
N9IP 481
W5RKN 400
W4FS 374
KK4FEM 353
K5ND 276
AI6GS 211
W7QL 211
NS3L 200
VE7CEW 127
MI6GTY 110 (NEW VUCC)
FG8OJ 100 (NEW VUCC)
This list was developed by comparing the ARRL .pdf
listings for March 30th and April 1st, 2017. It's a visual
comparison so omissions are possible. Apologies if your
call was not mentioned. Thanks to all those who are
roving to grids that are rarely on the birds. They are
doing most of the work!
73,
John K8YSE
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