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Today's Topics:
1. Re: Field case recommendations for FT-817ND? (Roger)
2. AO73 offset (Paul Baldock)
3. Re: AO73 offset (Rolf Krogstad)
4. Re: AO73 offset (Glenn Miller - AA5PK)
5. MJ MU MD on Sat (Gabriel Zeifman)
6. Re: AO73 offset (Mike Thompson)
7. DM02 Resked (Mike Diehl)
8. ANS-127 AMSAT News Service Weekly Bulletins (Lee McLamb)
9. Re: Field case recommendations for FT-817ND? (w4upd)
10. Lapan IO86 (PY5LF)
11. Re: DM02 Resked (Ken Alexander)
12. Operations from EM97 (Tucker McGuire)
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Message: 1
Date: Sat, 6 May 2017 07:26:25 -0700
From: Roger <ai7rogerroger@xxxxx.xxx>
To: "Sean K." <kx9x@xxxxx.xxx>
Cc: AMSAT BB <amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxx>
Subject: Re: [amsat-bb] Field case recommendations for FT-817ND?
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A laptop case comes in many sizes and materials. Might be a good option.
73, Roger
W7TZ
CN83ia
On Sat, May 6, 2017 at 6:13 AM, Sean K. via AMSAT-BB <amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxx>
wrote:
> 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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Message: 2
Date: Sat, 06 May 2017 08:11:01 -0700
From: Paul Baldock <pbaldock@xxxxxxxx.xxx>
To: "amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxxx <amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxx>
Subject: [amsat-bb] AO73 offset
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I just got on AO73 for the first time. Is it offset significantly
from the nominal frequencies?
Thanks
- Paul
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Message: 3
Date: Sat, 6 May 2017 10:37:33 -0500
From: Rolf Krogstad <rolf.krogstad@xxxxx.xxx>
To: Paul Baldock <pbaldock@xxxxxxxx.xxx>
Cc: "<AMSAT-BB@xxxxx.xxx>" <amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxx>
Subject: Re: [amsat-bb] AO73 offset
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I was on this AM for 1st time in a long time and had to offset the ulplink
by 7 to 8 Kcs.
Rolf. NR0T
EN34
On May 6, 2017 10:12 AM, "Paul Baldock" <pbaldock@xxxxxxxx.xxx> wrote:
> I just got on AO73 for the first time. Is it offset significantly from the
> nominal frequencies?
>
> Thanks
>
> - Paul
>
> _______________________________________________
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> to all interested persons worldwide without requiring membership. Opinions
> expressed
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Message: 4
Date: Sat, 6 May 2017 11:46:47 -0500
From: "Glenn Miller - AA5PK" <aa5pk@xxxxxxxxxx.xxx>
To: <amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxx>, "Paul Baldock" <pbaldock@xxxxxxxx.xxx>
Subject: Re: [amsat-bb] AO73 offset
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Yes
-----Original Message-----
From: Paul Baldock
Sent: Saturday, May 06, 2017 10:11 AM
To: amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxx
Subject: [amsat-bb] AO73 offset
I just got on AO73 for the first time. Is it offset significantly
from the nominal frequencies?
Thanks
- Paul
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Message: 5
Date: Sat, 6 May 2017 20:15:44 +0100
From: Gabriel Zeifman <gabrielzeifman@xxxxx.xxx>
To: amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxx
Subject: [amsat-bb] MJ MU MD on Sat
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Hello fellow bird talker sky tracking peoples,
I have arrived in Jersey! I will be on the 0142Z pass of FO-29 as my first
North America bound pass. Tomorrow (May 7) I will be on whatever AO-7 (if it
somehow manages to be in mode B or C) and FO-29 passes that will work for NA
and other passes for EU. On the 8th (around 1100Z) I will be heading to
Guernsey, and on the 10th to Isle of Man, with similar goals from all three.
I should have a great horizon to the west from all these places, sea cliffs
over the ocean.
See everyone on the birds!
73,
Gabe
NJ7H
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Message: 6
Date: Sat, 6 May 2017 17:28:00 -0500
From: Mike Thompson <zryder94@xxxxx.xxx>
To: Glenn Miller - AA5PK <aa5pk@xxxxxxxxxx.xxx>
Cc: AMSAT-BB <amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxx>
Subject: Re: [amsat-bb] AO73 offset
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What would be the nominal frequencies to load into SatPC32?
On Sat, May 6, 2017 at 11:46 AM, Glenn Miller - AA5PK <aa5pk@xxxxxxxxxx.xxx>
wrote:
> Yes
>
> -----Original Message----- From: Paul Baldock Sent: Saturday, May 06, 2017
> 10:11 AM To: amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxx Subject: [amsat-bb] AO73 offset
> I just got on AO73 for the first time. Is it offset significantly from the
> nominal frequencies?
>
> Thanks
>
> - Paul
>
> _______________________________________________
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> to all interested persons worldwide without requiring membership. Opinions
> expressed
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Message: 7
Date: Sat, 6 May 2017 17:41:37 -0700
From: Mike Diehl <diehl.mike.a@xxxxx.xxx>
To: AMSAT-BB <amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxx>
Subject: [amsat-bb] DM02 Resked
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Just got confirmation of rescheduling the DM02 trip. We have been
rescheduled to the first weekend of June.
Let's keep our fingers crossed that the weather is spectacular. At the very
least it should be a little warmer out there. So long as we don't run into
15' waves again we will be good to go.
73,
Mike Diehl
AI6GS
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Message: 8
Date: Sun, 7 May 2017 00:10:12 -0400
From: Lee McLamb <ku4os@xxx.xx.xxx>
To: amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxx
Subject: [amsat-bb] ANS-127 AMSAT News Service Weekly Bulletins
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AMSAT NEWS SERVICE
ANS-127
The AMSAT News Service bulletins are a free, weekly news and infor-
mation service of AMSAT North America, The Radio Amateur Satellite
Corporation. ANS publishes news related to Amateur Radio in Space
including reports on the activities of a worldwide group of Amateur
Radio operators who share an active interest in designing, building,
launching and communicating through analog and digital Amateur Radio
satellites.
The news feed on http://www.amsat.org publishes news of Amateur
Radio in Space as soon as our volunteers can post it.
Please send any amateur satellite news or reports to:
ans-editor at amsat.org.
In this edition:
* AMSAT at the Dayton Hamvention -- Call for volunteers
* Hamvention Instructor's Forum to Feature Space Weather and AMSAT-NA
* 2017 AMSAT-NA Board of Directors Nominations Notice
* RadFxSat/Fox-1B Launch Moves Left
* UBSEDS24 Balloon with SSDV ? 2nd Launch Attempt, 8 May
* AMSAT Sweden Celebrates 35 Years
* Ciaran Morgan, M0XTD, and ARISS-UK Team Awarded the Louis Varney Cup
SB SAT @ AMSAT $ANS-127.01
ANS-127 AMSAT News Service Weekly Bulletins
AMSAT News Service Bulletin 127.01
From AMSAT HQ KENSINGTON, MD.
DATE May 7, 2017
To All RADIO AMATEURS
BID: $ANS-127.01
AMSAT at the Dayton Hamvention -- Call for volunteers
The Dayton Hamvention is less than two weeks away, May 19-21!
If you?ve been waiting to volunteer until you?d firmed up your plans, we
need to hear from you ASAP!
If you're an experienced satellite operator, we can use you and your
experience.
If you've never operated a satellite before, we can use your help too.
Whether you're available for only a couple of hours or if you can spend
the entire weekend with us, your help would be greatly appreciated.
Please send an e-mail to Steve, n9ip@xxxxx.xxx if you can help. Thank you!
[ANS thanks Steve, N9IP, Dayton Team Leader, for the above information]
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Hamvention Instructor's Forum to Feature Space Weather and AMSAT-NA
Carole Perry, WB2MGP, who may be Amateur Radio's premier supporter of
youth, will moderate her 30th Hamvention Youth Forum later this month,
when Hamvention? convenes for the first time at its new venue in
Xenia, Ohio, May 19-21.
The Youth Forum is set for Saturday, May 20, 9:15 AM until noon, in
Room 2. She's lined up nine young presenters who will speak on a
variety of topics of interest to radio amateurs of all ages. The Youth
Forum is open to all. AMSAT-NA will donate Gould Smith's just revised
"Getting Started with Amateur Satellites" (book printed in color) to
the Youth Forum presenters.
Carole will also conduct her Hamvention Instructors' Forum on Friday,
May 19, 10:30-11:30 AM, in Room 3. "Space Weather Woman" Dr. Tamitha
Skov will speak on "Teaching Space Weather" and AMSAT-NA Vice
President, Educational Relations, Joe Spier, K6WAO, will present
"NxtGen Crystal Radio". Joe will have 10 kits consisting of RTL-SDRs,
pre-amps, connectors, cables, 2M EZ-Lindenblad antennas, FoxTelem
software, and instructions to create a FOX Telemetry Ground Station
for educators at the Instructors' Forum on Friday.
[ANS thanks the Hamvention 2017 Team, the ARRL Letter for May 4th,
and Carole Perry, WB2MGP for the above information]
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2017 AMSAT-NA Board of Directors Nominations Notice
It's time to submit nominations for the upcoming AMSAT-NA Board of
Directors election. Four directors' terms expire this year: Barry
Baines, WD4ASW, Jerry Buxton, N0JY, Drew Glasbrenner, KO4MA, and Bob
McGwier, N4HY. In addition, up to two Alternates may be elected for
one year terms.
A valid nomination requires either one Member Society or five current
individual members in good standing to nominate an AMSAT-NA member for
Director. Written nominations, consisting of the nominee's name and
call, and the nominating individual's names, calls and individual
signatures should be mailed to: AMSAT-NA, 10605 Concord St, #304
Kensington, MD 20895-2526.
In addition to traditional submissions of written nominations, which
is the preferred method, the intent to nominate someone may be made by
electronic means. These include e-mail, fax, or electronic image of a
petition. Electronic petitions should be sent to martha@xxxxx.xxx or
faxed to (301)822-4371.
No matter what means is used, petitions MUST arrive no later than June
15th at the AMSAT-NA office. If the nomination is a traditional
written nomination, no other action is required. If it is other than
this, i.e. electronic, a verifying traditional written petition MUST
be received at the AMSAT-NA office at the above address within 7 days
following the close of nominations on June 15th.
ELECTRONIC SUBMISSIONS WITHOUT THIS SECOND, WRITTEN VERIFICATION ARE
NOT VALID UNDER THE EXISTING AMSAT-NA BYLAWS.
[ANS thanks Paul, N8HM, for the above information]
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RadFxSat/Fox-1B Launch Moves Left
In the world of secondary payloads we're all used to launches moving to
the right as issues with the primary payload and launch vehicles or
their schedules often occur. But what is a move to the left?
The RadFxSat/Fox-1B launch had been recently announced as NET September
23, 2017. Today, the primary payload JPSS-1 moved to the left and we
can now announce a new launch date of NET September 21, 2017 for
RadFxSat and all of the other ELaNa XIV mission payloads.
That's "only" two whole days earlier, true, but with all of our Fox-1
launches having been on a steady march to the right since (and
including, at the time) AO-85/Fox-1A was launched, we'll take what we
can get!
[ANS Jerry, N0JY, for the above information]
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UBSEDS24 Balloon with SSDV ? 2nd Launch Attempt, 8 May
Richard Meadows M0SBU reports there will be a second attempt to launch the
Raspberry Pi Zero equipped 434 MHz balloon UBSEDS24 early Monday morning.
On the UKHAS Google Group Richard writes:
There?s going to be another attempt to launch this flight from Bristol this
Monday, May 8 between 0500 and 0530 BST [0400-0430 GMT]. This is weather
permitting, but the forecast looks okay at the moment.
This launch is using a 1.9m envelope and longer payload train, and so
there?s a
NOTAM in place. This tracker has a Raspberry Pi Zero V1.3 attached, which
transmits images when solar power is available. It?s a different design
to our
launch last August; in this case the tracker will continue to operate
even if
the pi fails. For the curious the ?pi status? telemetry values are: 0 =
off, 1 =
on, 2 = PITS started, 3 = SSDV started).
There will hopefully be a cutdown mounted between the balloon and the
tracker.
We?ll be testing the 434 MHz uplink to this whilst it?s still in range of
Bristol; if it returns over the UK at a convenient time and place we will
attempt to trigger the cutdown.
The tracker has several transmissions:
? 434.635 MHz USB Telemetry ? Contestia 16/1000 with pips and RSID,
transmitting
telemetry. Once per minute below 8km altitude and every two minutes
otherwise.
? 434.637.5 MHz SSDV ? Two modes:
(1) While balloon over UK and English channel GMSK at 12 ksymbol/s. 4?4
interleaved, R=1/2 convolutional K=5, HDLC framing, whitened etc.
as per the
AX5043 manual. Concatenated with RS(255,223) to mop up some burst
errors.
(2) Outside UK 300 baud RTTY, 850 Hz shift, 8N2.
If you are listening to the RTTY, remember to turn off the ?RxID? button
on the
top right of dl-fldigi.
Rather than the usual JPEG SSDV, this is transmitting Better Portable
Graphics
(BPG) images. This is experimental, and ssdv.habhub.org doesn?t support
it just
yet. Hence receivers should upload to http://ssdv.bristol-seds.co.uk
instead,
please read the instructions on this site. You?ll need dl-fldigi release
3.2, as
explained on the site. James Coxon M6JCX has made the dl-fldigi release
available at: https://github.com/jamescoxon/dl-fldigi/releases/tag/3.2
The flight is expected to head south towards France. Many thanks to
everyone who
attempts to track this.
Track the balloon online at https://tracker.habhub.org/
Listen to the balloon online with the SUWS WebSDR link at
https://amsat-uk.org/beginners/balloons/
UBSEDS http://www.bristol-seds.co.uk/
[ANS thanks AMSAT-UK for the above information]
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AMSAT Sweden Celebrates 35 Years
AMSAT-SM (Sweden) has been active in 35 years 2017. AMSAT-SM was founded
April
24:th 1982 by a group of swedish hams. The first AMSAT-SM president was
SM5IXE
Thomas Johansson.
One AMSAT-SM's objectives is to inform Swedish hams about the fun with
amateur
satellites! Not many SM hams are active via satellite at the moment.
With the
help of their Swedish webpage and HF-net it is hoped that more Swedish hams
should be using amateur satellites.
The AMSAT-SM annual meeting is held every spring. Some weeks on Sundays
we have
a HF-net on 80 meters with lots of news about satellites and space.
Today AMSAT-SM has aprox. 200 members and we have an active news feed
via web,
Twitter and Youtube. So, we are still alive and kicking!
http://www.amsat.se/english-info/
https://twitter.com/amsat_sm
https://www.youtube.com/AMSATSM
[ANS thanks Lars, SM0TGU, for the above information]
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Ciaran Morgan, M0XTD, and ARISS-UK Team Awarded the Louis Varney Cup
Ciaran Morgan, M0XTD, and the Amateur Radio on the International Space
Station
(ARISS) UK Team were awarded the Louis Varney Cup on April 22 at the
RSGB 90th
Annual General Meeting in Cardiff, Wales. RSGB recognized Morgan and the
ARISS-
UK team for advances in space communications. Accepting the trophy were
Graham
Shirville, G3VZV; Noel Matthews, G8GTZ, and John Cariss, G7ACD.
The award?s namesake, Louis Varney, G5RV, was the inventor of the
world-famous
G5RV antenna and an RSGB member for 74 years. Varney died in 2000.
Morgan and the ARISS-UK team have also been fundraising on behalf of ARISS.
[ANS thanks ARRL for the above information]
In addition to regular membership, AMSAT offers membership in the
President's Club. Members of the President's Club, as sustaining
donors to AMSAT Project Funds, will be eligible to receive addi-
tional benefits. Application forms are available from the AMSAT
Office.
Primary and secondary school students are eligible for membership
at one-half the standard yearly rate. Post-secondary school students
enrolled in at least half time status shall be eligible for the stu-
dent rate for a maximum of 6 post-secondary years in this status.
Contact Martha at the AMSAT Office for additional student membership
information.
73,
This week's ANS Editor,
Lee McLamb, KU4OS
ku4os at amsat dot org
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Message: 9
Date: Sun, 07 May 2017 09:30:21 -0400
From: w4upd <w4upd@xxx.xx.xxx>
To: amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxx
Subject: Re: [amsat-bb] Field case recommendations for FT-817ND?
Message-ID: <590F216D.40709@xxx.xx.xxx>
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When I do any portable operations with my FT-817, I found that a plastic
50 cal. ammo case works great. These are inexpensive and can be easily
bought on line. The ones I have are water proof and can be locked with
up to two locks. I can put the FT-817 in its cloth case in, assorted
support items such as a couple of gallon zip bags containing power
cables, antenna adapters, computer cable and rolled up dipoles, etc.
Also, I can include the Elecraft T1 auto antenna tuner, a Kenwood AT-130
manual tuner and my Bencher paddles.
Now for satellites, it won't hold antennas, but I found it to be good,
reasonably secure and safe, and resistant of water/rain. You can buy
these easily on line from Sportsman Guide and other places.
Hope this helps, Sounds like a lot of good ideas here.
Reid, W4UPD
On 5/6/2017 9:13 AM, Sean K. via AMSAT-BB wrote:
> 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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Message: 10
Date: Sun, 7 May 2017 12:11:29 -0300
From: PY5LF <py5lf@xxxxxxxxxxxxx.xxx.xx>
To: AMSAT-BB <AMSAT-BB@xxxxx.xxx>
Subject: [amsat-bb] Lapan IO86
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Hi
I short video of my first time on Lapan 2 IO86. Signal very good!
https://youtu.be/nvBuLloQtXY
73
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Message: 11
Date: Sun, 7 May 2017 12:40:14 -0400
From: Ken Alexander <k.alexander@xxxxxx.xxx>
To: amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxx
Subject: Re: [amsat-bb] DM02 Resked
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Smooth sailing Mike. My fingers are firmly crossed!
73,
Ken
VE3HLS
On 2017-05-06 8:41 PM, Mike Diehl wrote:
> Just got confirmation of rescheduling the DM02 trip. We have been
rescheduled to the first weekend of June.
>
> Let's keep our fingers crossed that the weather is spectacular. At the
very least it should be a little warmer out there. So long as we don't run
into 15' waves again we will be good to go.
>
> 73,
>
> Mike Diehl
> AI6GS
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Message: 12
Date: Sun, 7 May 2017 19:23:45 -0400
From: Tucker McGuire <tucker@xxxxxxxxxxx.xxx>
To: AMSAT -BB <amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxx>
Subject: [amsat-bb] Operations from EM97
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Greetings space bird enthusiasts,
I will be in EM97 this coming weekend May 13 afternoon until May 14th
morning. Planning to operate as many passes on all satellites as time
allows while I'm there. Been practicing operating the mode B linear
transponder satellites only recently, so bear with me if you try and work
me on those satellites.
Cheers & 73,
Tucker
W4FS
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