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Today's Topics:
1. EL94/95 May 6th (Matthew Stevens)
2. Re: Can QSO's be manually input to LOTW? (Graham)
3. Re: Can QSO's be manually input to LOTW? (R.T.Liddy)
4. WD9EWK AZ/NM road trip on 5-6 May 2017
(Patrick STODDARD (WD9EWK/VA7EWK))
5. Upcoming ARISS contact with Ecole College Park School,
Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada (n4csitwo@xxxxxxxxx.xxxx
6. Can QSO's be manually input to LOTW? (Kevin M)
7. Re: [Starcom-bb] AO-85 Question (warmac51@xxx.xxxx
8. Re: EL94/95 May 6th (Matthew Stevens)
9. Upcoming ARISS Contact Schedule as of 2017-05-06 06:30 UTC
(AJ9N@xxx.xxxx
10. Field case recommendations for FT-817ND? (Ken M)
11. Re: Field case recommendations for FT-817ND? (B J)
12. Re: Field case recommendations for FT-817ND? (Sean K.)
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Message: 1
Date: Thu, 4 May 2017 18:28:51 -0400
From: Matthew Stevens <matthew@xxxxxxxxx.xxx>
To: amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxx
Subject: [amsat-bb] EL94/95 May 6th
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I'm considering a trip to EL94 and 95 this Saturday, depending on my work
schedule. If I go I'd be getting down there around 1500z, and can stay for a
few hours, working anything that goes overhead.
If anyone is interested give me a heads up. It's a 5+ hour drive each way.
Still not certain at this point, I'll update on twitter.com/kk4fem. Just
wanted to give anyone that needs those grids advance warning just in case.
73
- Matthew kk4fem
Sent from my iPhone
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Message: 2
Date: Thu, 4 May 2017 23:20:48 +0000
From: Graham <planophore@xxx.xx>
To: amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxx
Subject: Re: [amsat-bb] Can QSO's be manually input to LOTW?
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Thank you everyone for the suggestion of using TQSL.
I was hoping that there was way to do this directly on the ARRL lotw web
site but alas it seems not.
cheers, Graham ve3gtc
On 2017-05-04 01:26, Sean Kutzko wrote:
> The TQSL software has an ADIF file creator. I use it all the time for
uploading satellite QSOs from multiple locations. Input QSO data, sign it
with you station location, and upload. Easy.
>
> Sean KX9X
>
> Sent from my iPhone
>
>> On May 3, 2017, at 8:53 PM, Graham <planophore@xxx.xx> wrote:
>>
>> I am currently not using a computer based logging program and I am not
interested in collecting awards or QSL's.
>>
>> However, I know that others are.
>>
>> Is it possible to manually enter QSO details into LOTW?
>>
>> cheers, Graham ve3gtc
>>
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Message: 3
Date: Fri, 5 May 2017 00:00:01 +0000 (UTC)
From: "R.T.Liddy" <k8bl@xxxxxxxxx.xxx>
To: Graham <planophore@xxx.xx>, "amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxxx
<amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxx>
Subject: Re: [amsat-bb] Can QSO's be manually input to LOTW?
Message-ID: <1881274859.3412564.1493942401300@xxxx.xxxxx.xxx>
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Graham,
TQSL is the ARRL tool they have produced to enter QSOsdirectly into LoTW. It
could hardly be easier.
GL/73, ? ? Bob ?K8BL
From: Graham <planophore@xxx.xx>
To: amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxx
Sent: Thursday, May 4, 2017 7:21 PM
Subject: Re: [amsat-bb] Can QSO's be manually input to LOTW?
Thank you everyone for the suggestion of using TQSL.
I was hoping that there was way to do this directly on the ARRL lotw web
site but alas it seems not.
cheers, Graham ve3gtc
On 2017-05-04 01:26, Sean Kutzko wrote:
> The TQSL software has an ADIF file creator. I use it all the time for
uploading satellite QSOs from multiple locations. Input QSO data, sign it
with you station location, and upload. Easy.
>
> Sean KX9X
>
> Sent from my iPhone
>
>> On May 3, 2017, at 8:53 PM, Graham <planophore@xxx.xx> wrote:
>>
>> I am currently not using a computer based logging program and I am not
interested in collecting awards or QSL's.
>>
>> However, I know that others are.
>>
>> Is it possible to manually enter QSO details into LOTW?
>>
>> cheers, Graham ve3gtc
>>
>> _______________________________________________
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>> to all interested persons worldwide without requiring membership.
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>> are solely those of the author, and do not reflect the official views of
AMSAT-NA.
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Message: 4
Date: Fri, 5 May 2017 00:42:08 +0000
From: "Patrick STODDARD (WD9EWK/VA7EWK)" <amsat-bb@xxxxxx.xxx>
To: "amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxxx <amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxx>
Subject: [amsat-bb] WD9EWK AZ/NM road trip on 5-6 May 2017
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Hi!
IF all goes well tomorrow afternoon, I will leave Phoenix for southern
Arizona, but with a detour to the rarely-heard grid DM53. If things go
really well, I hope to park on the DM52/DM53 line along US-70, about
20 miles northwest of Safford AZ, for the two AO-85 passes starting
around 0045 UTC. I may also be able to work other passes. Since US-70
passes through a lot of my home grid (DM43), and much of that on the
San Carlos Indian Reservation, I won't make any stops until I reach
DM53. US-70 cuts through the southwest corner of DM53 only for a
couple of miles, connecting the southeast corner of DM43 with the
northwest corner of DM52.
Saturday morning will be the Cochise Amateur Radio Association's
annual spring hamfest in Sierra Vista AZ, in grid DM41. I'll be on the
air working various satellite passes for demonstrations. After the
hamfest, my target is the DM52/DM62 grid boundary along I-10 west of
Deming NM. Among other passes I'd like to work from the DM52/DM62
boundary would be the Saturday evening AO-85 passes, and other
satellites that pass by around that time. I will not be able to stay
out there for late night passes or anything on Sunday, as I need to
return home sometime late Saturday evening - or maybe very early on
Sunday morning, but don't tell my dog. :-)
All QSOs from anywhere I operate will end up in Logbook of the World.
QSL cards will also be available on request - please e-mail me with
the QSO details. I will squawk WD9EWK-9 to the terrestrial APRS
network as I drive around Arizona and New Mexico, and this should
appear on sites like aprs.fi:
http://aprs.fi/WD9EWK-9
When I work the digipeaters on either the ISS or NO-84, I will use
WD9EWK without the "-9" as my call sign.
Updates over the next couple of days will be available on my
@xxxxxx Twitter account. You don't need to be a Twitter user to see
those updates; just visit this link:
http://twitter.com/WD9EWK
Thanks, and 73!
Patrick WD9EWK/VA7EWK
http://www.wd9ewk.net/
Twitter: @xxxxxx
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Message: 5
Date: Fri, 5 May 2017 12:45:15 -0400
From: <n4csitwo@xxxxxxxxx.xxx>
To: <ariss-press@xxxxx.xxx>, "amsat-edu" <amsat-edu@xxxxx.xxx>,
<amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxx>
Subject: [amsat-bb] Upcoming ARISS contact with Ecole College Park
School, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada
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An International Space Station school contact has been planned with
participants at Ecole College Park School, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada
on 08 May. The event is scheduled to begin at approximately 18:19 UTC. It is
recommended that you start listening approximately 10 minutes before this
time.The duration of the contact is approximately 9 minutes and 30 seconds.
The contact will be a telebridge between NA1SS and W6SRJ. The contact should
be audible over the west coast of the U.S. Interested parties are invited to
listen in on the 145.80 MHz downlink. The contact is expected to be
conducted in English.
?cole College Park School is a dual-stream Kindergarten to grade 8 English
and French Immersion School in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada. Saskatoon is
Saskatchewan's largest city and has more sunshine than any other major city
in Canada. We have been told that, but we do not always believe it! We have
the best school in Canada! Our school is lucky to have students from all
over the world. We take great pride in our highly multicultural school
community. We have approximately 500 students from Canada and around the
world. Over 35 different languages are spoken in our school. Most of the
countries that are partners in the Space Station Intergovernmental Agreement
(IGA), are represented in our school. Our school offers students many
extracurricular activities. We have a Space Club, track program, skipping
club, chess club, math club and a circus club. You should see us on stilts
and unicycles juggling in the hallways. We are good! Last year our school
won a "Stand up" rally fro
m the Family channel. We won it because our school does a great job of
making students feel incredibly welcome, accepted, and kids try to stand up
to bullying. Our school was on the Family Channel through November 2016.
It was very cool to see ourselves on TV.
Our school prides itself on giving back to the community. Our Me to We Club
empowers students to make positive changes in our school, community and
world. We raise money for the local food bank, Ronald McDonald house and
Christmas hampers for our school families in need. Our iGen program sees
students working with and learning from Elders. iGen is the place for a
student to grow and develop his/her interests while learning to care and
share with others. There is a mutual sharing of values and the two
generations serve and support one another.
This year marks our schools 50th anniversary and we will celebrate it by
hosting a Pow wow and celebrating our cultural diversity. What a great way
to celebrate our 50th school anniversary with a link up to the ISS.
Participants will ask as many of the following questions as time allows:
1. Who or what was your inspiration to be an astronaut?
2. What is your favorite meal in space?
3. How long did you train to be prepared for your ISS mission?
4. What advice would you give to aspiring astronauts?
5. What subjects do I need to focus on in school if I want to be an
astronaut?
6. What has been your favorite part of the ISS mission so far?
7. What do you do if you and someone on your ISS crew need "space" from one
another?
8. How do you stay connected to your family while you are on the ISS?
9. How do you go to the bathroom in Space?
10. What is your role on the ISS?
11. Besides your family, what do you miss most about being on Earth?
12. Have you ever seen any alien lifeform?
13. How do you handle an astronaut getting sick or hurt on the ISS
14. How would you deal with something happening to the ISS structure?
15. How much free time do you get while on the ISS?
16. What do you not like about being on the ISS?
17. What words would you use to describe leaving the earth's atmosphere?
18. How would you deal with a fire on the ISS?
19. What personal item did you bring to Space?
20. Do you prefer Star Wars or Star Trek?
PLEASE CHECK THE FOLLOWING FOR MORE INFORMATION ON ARISS UPDATES:
Visit ARISS on Facebook. We can be found at Amateur Radio on the
International Space Station (ARISS).
To receive our Twitter updates, follow @xxxxxxxxxxxx
Next planned event(s):
TBD
About ARISS:
Amateur Radio on the International Space Station (ARISS) is a cooperative
venture of international amateur radio societies and the space agencies that
support the International Space Station (ISS). In the United States,
sponsors are the Radio Amateur Satellite Corporation (AMSAT), the American
Radio Relay League (ARRL), the Center for the Advancement of Science in
Space (CASIS) and National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA).
The primary goal of ARISS is to promote exploration of science, technology,
engineering, and mathematics (STEM) topics by organizing scheduled contacts
via amateur radio between crew members aboard the ISS and students in
classrooms or informal education venues. With the help of experienced
amateur radio volunteers, ISS crews speak directly with large audiences in a
variety of public forums. Before and during these radio contacts, students,
teachers, parents, and communities learn about space, space technologies,
and amateur radio. For more informa
tion, see www.ariss.org, www.amsat.org, and www.arrl.org.
Thank you & 73,
David - AA4KN
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Message: 6
Date: Fri, 5 May 2017 17:10:44 +0000 (UTC)
From: Kevin M <n4ufo@xxxxx.xxx>
To: "amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxxx <amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxx>
Subject: [amsat-bb] Can QSO's be manually input to LOTW?
Message-ID: <1051220025.3143294.1494004244653@xxxx.xxxxx.xxx>
Content-Type: text/plain; charset=UTF-8
I might share a trick that I use for satellite logging using TQSL. Instead
of creating a new file each time you can click on:
File > Edit Existing ADIF File... > then open a previously created file.
What file? Well instead of just using a single file for ALL satellite
contacts, I have a file for each bird. That way, after a pass, I merely open
the file for the corresponding satellite, then I click the >>| button that
takes me to the end of the file. I click ADD QSO and then I enter the
callsign, change the time and date and save. By having one file for each
satellite, when I add a new QSO, I don't have to re-enter the bands, prop
mode, satellite, etc.
It may not be as easy for everyone, but for me it makes logging after a
pass, extremely simple. Just a note, this method is for home logging only...
for rover ops, I have to keep separate files for each location. But those
details for another time. also, I archive my files at the end of every year
to keep size down.
73, Kevin N4UFO
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Message: 7
Date: Fri, 5 May 2017 18:11:03 -0400
From: warmac51@xxx.xxx
To: k8bl@xxxxxxxxx.xxxx amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxxx starcom-bb@xxxxxxxx.xxx
Subject: Re: [amsat-bb] [Starcom-bb] AO-85 Question
Message-ID: <15bdaaa9023-4d70-4cb25@xxxxxxxxxx.xxxx.xxx.xxx>
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AO-85,145977.5,435173,FM,FM,NOR,0,0
AO-85,145977.5,435172,FM,FM,NOR,0,0
warmac51@xxx.xxx
Warren McCluer
AI4AK
-----Original Message-----
From: R.T.Liddy <k8bl@xxxxxxxxx.xxx>
To: AMSAT BB <amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxx>; Starcom <starcom-bb@xxxxxxxx.xxx>
Sent: Thu, May 4, 2017 1:58 am
Subject: [Starcom-bb] AO-85 Question
I've seen some commentary about the best freqs to usefor AO-85. What should
I program for UP & Down for thatSatellite?TNX, Bob
K8BL_______________________________________________Starcom-bb bulletin
boardStarcom-bb@xxxxxxxx.xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx.xxxxxxxx.xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
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Message: 8
Date: Sat, 6 May 2017 00:20:31 -0400
From: Matthew Stevens <matthew@xxxxxxxxx.xxx>
To: amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxx
Subject: Re: [amsat-bb] EL94/95 May 6th
Message-ID: <C9B0B858-D2EF-4277-BE6B-4B67507025F3@xxxxxxxxx.xxx>
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Looks like I am going! Wasn't sure this afternoon, but as of a half hour ago
all my outstanding problems at work were taken care of...so we're good to go!
I'm going to attempt to make the 94/95 line for the 1435z pass if FO29. This
should be a nice pass for South America and also a good portion of the US.
I'll be leaving around 5am local time, and will turn on APRS once I'm under
way. Hope to hear you on tomorrow!
73
- Matthew kk4fem
Sent from my iPhone
> On May 4, 2017, at 18:28, Matthew Stevens <matthew@xxxxxxxxx.xxx> wrote:
>
> I'm considering a trip to EL94 and 95 this Saturday, depending on my work
schedule. If I go I'd be getting down there around 1500z, and can stay for a
few hours, working anything that goes overhead.
>
> If anyone is interested give me a heads up. It's a 5+ hour drive each way.
Still not certain at this point, I'll update on twitter.com/kk4fem. Just
wanted to give anyone that needs those grids advance warning just in case.
>
> 73
>
> - Matthew kk4fem
>
> Sent from my iPhone
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Message: 9
Date: Sat, 6 May 2017 01:49:22 -0400
From: AJ9N@xxx.xxx
To: amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxx
Subject: [amsat-bb] Upcoming ARISS Contact Schedule as of 2017-05-06
06:30 UTC
Message-ID: <e29cb.f3163b2.463ebde2@xxx.xxx>
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Upcoming ARISS Contact Schedule as of 2017-05-06 06:30 UTC
Quick list of scheduled contacts and events:
Coll?ge Georges Brassens, Saint-Venant, France, Coll?ge Ren? Cassin de
Lillers, Lillers, France, and Lyc?e Polyvalent Anatole France, Lillers,
France, direct via TM1?ISS
The ISS callsign is presently scheduled to be OR4ISS
The scheduled astronaut is Thomas Pesquet KG5FYG
Contact was successful: Fri 2017-05-05 09:58:56 UTC 39 deg (***)
Ecole College Park School, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada, telebridge via
W6SRJ
The ISS callsign is presently scheduled to be NA1SS
The scheduled astronaut is Jack Fisher K2FSH
Contact is a go for: Mon 2017-05-08 18:19:40 UTC via W6SRJ
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**
ARISS is always glad to receive listener reports for the above contacts.
ARISS thanks everyone in advance for their assistance. Feel free to send
your reports to aj9n@xxxxx.xxx or aj9n@xxx.xxx.
****
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ARISS is always glad to receive listener reports for the above contacts.
ARISS thanks everyone in advance for their assistance. Feel free to send
your reports to aj9n@xxxxx.xxx or aj9n@xxx.xxx.
Listen for the ISS on the downlink of 145.8? MHz.
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***
All ARISS contacts are made via the Kenwood radio unless otherwise noted.
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***
Several of you have sent me emails asking about the RAC ARISS website and
not being able to get in. That has now been changed to
http://www.ariss.org/
Note that there are links to other ARISS websites from this site.
****************************************************************************
Looking for something new to do? How about receiving DATV from the ISS?
If interested, then please go to the ARISS-EU website for complete
details. Look for the buttons indicating Ham Video.
http://www.ariss-eu.org/
If you need some assistance, ARISS mentor Kerry N6IZW, might be able to
provide some insight. Contact Kerry at kbanke@xxxxxxxxx.xxx
****************************************************************************
ARISS congratulations the following mentors who have now mentored over 100
schools:
Satoshi 7M3TJZ with 123
Gaston ON4WF with 123
Francesco IK?WGF with 119
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The webpages listed below were all reviewed for accuracy. Out of date
webpages were removed and new ones have been added. If there are
additional
ARISS websites I need to know about, please let me know.
Note, all times are approximate. It is recommended that you do your own
orbital prediction or start listening about 10 minutes before the listed
time.
All dates and times listed follow International Standard ISO 8601 date and
time format YYYY-MM-DD HH:MM:SS
The complete schedule page has been updated as of 2017-05-06 06:30 UTC.
(***)
Here you will find a listing of all scheduled school contacts, and
questions, other ISS related websites, IRLP and Echolink websites, and
instructions for any contact that may be streamed live.
http://www.amsat.org/amsat/ariss/news/arissnews.rtf
http://www.amsat.org/amsat/ariss/news/arissnews.txt
Total number of ARISS ISS to earth school events is 1137. (***)
Each school counts as 1 event.
Total number of ARISS ISS to earth school contacts is 1096. (***)
Each contact may have multiple schools sharing the same time slot.
Total number of ARISS supported terrestrial contacts is 47.
A complete year by year breakdown of the contacts may be found in the
file.
http://www.amsat.org/amsat/ariss/news/arissnews.rtf
Please feel free to contact me if more detailed statistics are needed.
++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
The following US states and entities have never had an ARISS contact:
Arkansas, Delaware, South Dakota, Wyoming, American Samoa, Guam, Northern
Marianas Islands, and the Virgin Islands.
++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
QSL information may be found at:
http://www.ariss.org/qsl-cards.html
ISS callsigns: DP?ISS, IR?ISS, NA1SS, OR4ISS, RS?ISS
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The successful school list has been updated as of 2017-05-06 06:30 UTC.
(***)
http://www.amsat.org/amsat/ariss/news/Successful_ARISS_schools.rtf
Frequency chart for packet, voice, and crossband repeater modes showing
Doppler correction as of 2005-07-29 04:00 UTC
http://www.amsat.org/amsat/ariss/news/ISS_frequencies_and_Doppler_correction
.rtf
Listing of ARISS related magazine articles as of 2006-07-10 03:30 UTC.
http://www.amsat.org/amsat/ariss/news/ARISS_magazine_articles.rtf
Check out the Zoho reports of the ARISS contacts
https://reports.zoho.com/ZDBDataSheetView.cc?DBID=412218000000020415
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Exp. 49 on orbit
Shane Kimbrough KE5HOD
Andrei Borisenko
Sergey Ryzhikov
Exp. 50 on orbit
Peggy Whitson
Thomas Pesquet KG5FYG
Oleg Novitskiy
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73,
Charlie Sufana AJ9N
One of the ARISS operation team mentors
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Message: 10
Date: Fri, 5 May 2017 07:21:53 +0000
From: Ken M <va7kbm@xxxxxxx.xxx>
To: AMSAT -BB <amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxx>
Subject: [amsat-bb] Field case recommendations for FT-817ND?
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Hello all,
Any thoughts on field cases for FT-817ND radios?
- Protective but slim. I'd rather have a slimmer case, and put the whole
thing in the pack of my choice, than have a manpack specifically
designed for the FT-817ND.
- Because I will have two FT-817ND's at times, I want two cases, so I
can easily bring just one radio if I'm doing QRP, or two radios if I'm
doing satellite.
- It might be convenient if the case will hold a second device like an
auto-tuner for HF, or a tablet or small device for digital modes.
- Able to operate the radio while it's in the case.
I've looked at a few:
- The Yaesu vinyl case looks a bit flimsy and is expensive for what it
is (but not bulky, so might be the best choice I've seen).
- The products from PortableZero are too heavy-duty and bulky for my needs.
- The HamSource pack is too bulky and overkill (if I were to carry two
of them).
I suppose I'd like something that resembles the Yaesu case, possibly
with a second tuner/device pocket, but made from a heavier duty nylon
pack-cloth, or padded in some way.
Thanks & 73,
Ken - VA7KBM
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Message: 11
Date: Sat, 6 May 2017 12:41:18 +0000
From: B J <va6bmj@xxxxx.xxx>
To: Ken M <va7kbm@xxxxxxx.xxx>
Cc: amsat-bb <amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxx>
Subject: Re: [amsat-bb] Field case recommendations for FT-817ND?
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On 5/5/17, Ken M <va7kbm@xxxxxxx.xxx> wrote:
> Hello all,
>
> Any thoughts on field cases for FT-817ND radios?
>
> - Protective but slim. I'd rather have a slimmer case, and put the whole
> thing in the pack of my choice, than have a manpack specifically
> designed for the FT-817ND.
> - Because I will have two FT-817ND's at times, I want two cases, so I
> can easily bring just one radio if I'm doing QRP, or two radios if I'm
> doing satellite.
> - It might be convenient if the case will hold a second device like an
> auto-tuner for HF, or a tablet or small device for digital modes.
> - Able to operate the radio while it's in the case.
>
> I've looked at a few:
>
> - The Yaesu vinyl case looks a bit flimsy and is expensive for what it
> is (but not bulky, so might be the best choice I've seen).
> - The products from PortableZero are too heavy-duty and bulky for my needs.
> - The HamSource pack is too bulky and overkill (if I were to carry two
> of them).
>
> I suppose I'd like something that resembles the Yaesu case, possibly
> with a second tuner/device pocket, but made from a heavier duty nylon
> pack-cloth, or padded in some way.
<snip>
A few years ago, I bought one from here:
http://www.powerportstore.com/amateur.htm
I wasn't pleased with the belt clip, so I later bought a tool belt and
pouch from a home improvement store and I use that for holding my '817
and the case. One advantage for doing that is that I can use my radio
outside during winter as the case helps the rig stay warm.
73s
Bernhard VA6BMJ @ DO33FL
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Message: 12
Date: Sat, 6 May 2017 13:13:01 +0000 (UTC)
From: "Sean K." <kx9x@xxxxx.xxx>
To: B J <va6bmj@xxxxx.xxx>, AMSAT BB <amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxx>
Subject: Re: [amsat-bb] Field case recommendations for FT-817ND?
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If you're looking for simple protection for the 817, the Yaesu soft case
does a good job. It will keep the dirt off, but won't offer any protection
if you drop it.?If you want a bag to carry your entire portable station in,
I took Paul N8HM's advice and bought the Amazon Basics camera bag.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00CF5OHZ2/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o08_s00?ie=
UTF8&psc=1
It holds two 817's, a battery pack, several gadgets, and puts it all at your
fingertips. a Grab-n-go solution for a full duplex satellite station.
I also bought this shoulder strap designed for two SLR cameras, again at
N8HM's suggestion. It holds the bag above in place over both shoulders and
keep the bag right in front of you. A simple, effective solution.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00508ZURU/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o08_s00?ie=
UTF8&psc=1
Sean Kutzko Amateur Radio KX9X
From: B J <va6bmj@xxxxx.xxx>
To: Ken M <va7kbm@xxxxxxx.xxx>
Cc: amsat-bb <amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxx>
Sent: Saturday, May 6, 2017 8:43 AM
Subject: Re: [amsat-bb] Field case recommendations for FT-817ND?
On 5/5/17, Ken M <va7kbm@xxxxxxx.xxx> wrote:
> Hello all,
>
> Any thoughts on field cases for FT-817ND radios?
>
> - Protective but slim. I'd rather have a slimmer case, and put the whole
> thing in the pack of my choice, than have a manpack specifically
> designed for the FT-817ND.
> - Because I will have two FT-817ND's at times, I want two cases, so I
> can easily bring just one radio if I'm doing QRP, or two radios if I'm
> doing satellite.
> - It might be convenient if the case will hold a second device like an
> auto-tuner for HF, or a tablet or small device for digital modes.
> - Able to operate the radio while it's in the case.
>
> I've looked at a few:
>
> - The Yaesu vinyl case looks a bit flimsy and is expensive for what it
> is (but not bulky, so might be the best choice I've seen).
> - The products from PortableZero are too heavy-duty and bulky for my needs.
> - The HamSource pack is too bulky and overkill (if I were to carry two
> of them).
>
> I suppose I'd like something that resembles the Yaesu case, possibly
> with a second tuner/device pocket, but made from a heavier duty nylon
> pack-cloth, or padded in some way.
<snip>
A few years ago, I bought one from here:
http://www.powerportstore.com/amateur.htm
I wasn't pleased with the belt clip, so I later bought a tool belt and
pouch from a home improvement store and I use that for holding my '817
and the case.? One advantage for doing that is that I can use my radio
outside during winter as the case helps the rig stay warm.
73s
Bernhard VA6BMJ @ DO33FL
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