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Today's Topics:
1. Kenwood TH-F6A for AO-51 / SO-50?? (Mike Ryan)
2. WD9EWK at Mesa AZ hamfest (6 December 2008) - report
(Patrick STODDARD (WD9EWK/VA7EWK))
3. Re: AO-7 Mode A Antenna? (James Duffey)
4. RECHERCHE TRANSISTOR... (F2lq@xxx.xxxx
5. Re: AO-7 Mode A Antenna? (w7lrd@xxxxxxx.xxxx
6. Re: Your posting on AMSAT (Dave Guimont)
7. Re: Your posting on AMSAT (Mike Ryan)
8. Re: ISS 9600 succeeded in digipeat (Mineo Wakita)
9. Re: Kenwood TH-F6A for AO-51 / SO-50?? (Greg D.)
10. Re: ISS 9600 succeeded in digipeat (Mineo Wakita)
11. Re: ISS 9600 succeeded in digipeat ( Dirgantara R YF0EEE)
12. Re: Your posting on AMSAT (Jim Jerzycke)
13. Re: AMSAT-BB Digest, Vol 3, Issue 638 (Tim Goodrich)
14. Re: Kenwood TH-F6A for AO-51 / SO-50?? (Gordon JC Pearce MM3YEQ)
15. ISS 9600 Success @ 10.52 UK Pass (David Barber)
16. Re: AO-7 Mode A Antenna? (Gary "Joe" Mayfield)
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Message: 1
Date: Sun, 7 Dec 2008 19:18:16 -0500
From: "Mike Ryan" <mryan301@xxxxxxx.xxx>
Subject: [amsat-bb] Kenwood TH-F6A for AO-51 / SO-50??
To: <AMSAT-BB@xxxxx.xxx>
Message-ID: <856D5B5F05304BAFB938CAF6045AE0BB@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
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have both the FT-817 and the THF6. I admit I use the F6 more often outside in
the yard chasing FM because its smaller/lighter but I'd never exclude my FT-
817 from sat operations. Here are my reasons:
- If you ever consider SSB birds like vo52 and fo29, or even use ao16 that RX
in DSB, the F6 cant transmit SSB and the SSB RX is very, very painful to fine
tune for clear copy.
- The 817 has more convenient cross band operation. With the F6 you have to
flip between vfos/memories by hand during the pass. When its time to change
for doppler, you have to flip VFOs, then flip back. Cant count how many times
I forgot to do this and just Xmit on the downlink (duh). The speaker/mic makes
this much easier because it has 3 soft buttons on top. Normally you set one
for toggling between vfos, and the other two for channel up/down. Also lets
you clip the HT to your tripod/shirt for convenience
- 817 can do computer control (I've seen portable use via laptop and it works)
- F6 not full duplex (nor is the ft-817)
I do love my F6 though and if you can afford it, keep both. The nice-and-small
F6 goes with me every time I take a business trip (especially post 9-11)
because it can RX most anything including air traffic control, public service
police/fire (except digital), AM/FM broadcast, and even TV audio (for now).
The 817, on the other hand, is an awesome ham "all-mode/all-bander", rather
like a QRP FT-857. I'm currently using two 817s when its too cold outside for
full duplex SAT.
BTW, good choices on the Arrow and Elk. I have both and love 'em. The Arrow is
a total workhorse for portable ops. As an experiment, the Elk is temporarily
sitting in the back yard on a sawhorse with a cheap rotor at fixed 20%
elevation. With an outboard duplexor (comet cf-416) I can run two radios
inside the house full duplex on it. A little cross talk going VU, but works
great on UV (i.e. VO52).
----- Original Message -----
From: "Guy Brauning" <guyjeanbraun@xxxxxxx.xxx>
To: <amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxx>
Sent: Sunday, December 07, 2008 12:06 PM
Subject: [amsat-bb] Kenwood TH-F6A for AO-51 / SO-50??
> Thanks for reading this. I am considering buying an HT for AO-51 and
> SO-50
> as well as AO-27 (hopefully!). I have been using a Yaesu FT-817 and
> either
> an Arrow or Elk antenna and this has worked very well; however, an HT
> would
> be easier to carry around. I am looking for recommendations / warnings /
> etc. specific to the Kenwood TH-F6A. I would like some advice from those
> who have used the radio for satellite work before I shell out $320.00. I
> seriously considered a used IC-W32A on e-bay but it went for over $150.00
> and I couldn't see paying that much for something that may or may not work
> properly. Any insights would be greatly appreciated.
>
>
>
> Thanks,
>
>
>
> Guy
>
> N3SCR
>
> Finksburg, MD
>
> _______________________________________________
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Message: 3
Date: Sun, 07 Dec 2008 18:43:38 +0000
From: Nigel Gunn G8IFF/W8IFF <nigel@xxxxx.xxx>
Subject: [amsat-bb] Re: Question re rx/tx relays and diplexer
To: Curt Nixon <cptcurt@xxxxx.xxx>
Cc: amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxx
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Message: 2
Date: Sun, 7 Dec 2008 16:51:04 -0800 (PST)
From: "Patrick STODDARD \(WD9EWK/VA7EWK\)" <amsat-bb@xxxxxx.xxx>
Subject: [amsat-bb] WD9EWK at Mesa AZ hamfest (6 December 2008) -
report
To: amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxx
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Hi!
The 2008 Superstition Amateur Radio Club hamfest, held yesterday at
Mesa Community College in Mesa, Arizona, was a successful event.
There was no rain, unlike last year, so the attendance was much
larger. Many walking around, and many sellers. AMSAT had a table
at the hamfest, and was a very good day.
As in the past couple of years, I manned the AMSAT table with the
help of Gerry Baker VE4GTB/KD7MDB. Although the hamfest did not
start until 1300 UTC (6am local time), I had the AMSAT table ready
and was able to start working passes starting with AO-51 around
1245 UTC. WD9EWK was heard on 7 different passes throughout the
hamfest - 3 AO-51 passes, 2 passes on the ISS cross-band repeater, an
SO-50 pass, and a VO-52 pass.
As the morning progressed, the crowds for the demonstrations grew.
The largest crowd I had was for my last demonstration, a pass with
the ISS and its cross-band repeater, at 1910 UTC. WD9EWK logged
contacts with stations across the USA, plus contacts with stations in
3 other countries (Canada, Mexico, and Venezuela!). Once again, I
was able to include VO-52 along with the FM satellites (and the ISS)
I used for demonstrations, to show the crowds something other than FM
satellite operation. Thanks to all who called me, and I apologize if
I did not have a chance to add your call to the WD9EWK log at the
hamfest.
I don't bother to keep track of how many people we talk to during a
hamfest. The number would approximately be "a lot". Whether the
questions related to my demonstrations or were general questions
about satellite operation, many hams are curious about this corner
of our hobby. Gerry is a great help, talking with people and
answering questions while I am doing the demonstrations.
Thanks to Gerry for his help at another hamfest. He allegedly
retired from doing this, but he is always willing to help out. And
thanks to Judy K7JLF and the Superstition Amateur Radio Club for
allowing us to set up an AMSAT table once again at their hamfest.
73!
Patrick WD9EWK/VA7EWK
http://www.wd9ewk.net/
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Message: 3
Date: Sun, 7 Dec 2008 18:06:38 -0700
From: James Duffey <JamesDuffey@xxxxxxx.xxx>
Subject: [amsat-bb] Re: AO-7 Mode A Antenna?
To: Sebastian <w4as@xxxxxxxxx.xxx>
Cc: AMSAT BB <AMSAT-BB@xxxxx.xxx>
Message-ID: <437E8039-D925-4041-A86D-C08AB12A1839@xxxxxxx.xxx>
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A full wavelength loop, horizontal at 10 to 12 feet works nice. -
Duffey
On Dec 7, 2008, at 1:14 PM, Sebastian wrote:
> I have a Yaesu FT-847 which is dedicated for satellite work, so I
> don't have any HF antennas connected to it.
>
> I'd like to know from those on the group who are (were) using AO-7
> Mode A (10 meter receive), what type of antenna you are using?
>
> I really don't want to get a directional antenna for several reasons.
> Also, is it possible to receive Mode A without the use of an external
> preamp?
>
> 73 de W4AS
> Sebastian
>
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James Duffey
Cedar Crest NM
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Message: 4
Date: Sun, 7 Dec 2008 17:10:12 EST
From: F2lq@xxx.xxx
Subject: [amsat-bb] RECHERCHE TRANSISTOR...
To: frhyper@xxxxxxxxxxxx.xxx AMSAT-BB@xxxxx.xxxx anta@xxxxxxxxxxxxx.xx
Message-ID: <c20.4a4a4416.366da3c4@xxx.xxx>
Content-Type: text/plain; charset="US-ASCII"
Bjr ,
Je recherche un MRF286...
73's
Guy
F2LQ
IN98eb
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Message: 5
Date: Mon, 08 Dec 2008 03:37:59 +0000
From: w7lrd@xxxxxxx.xxx
Subject: [amsat-bb] Re: AO-7 Mode A Antenna?
To: Sebastian <w4as@xxxxxxxxx.xxx>, AMSAT BB <AMSAT-BB@xxxxx.xxx>
Message-ID:
<120820080337.15146.493C9697000BD7A600003B2A22165499760B9D04C999@xxxxxxx
.xxx>
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Hello Sebastian- Back in the days of the RS satellites I used a horizontal one
wave length loop. I even hung a reflector 6 feet underneath it and I had a
two element quad looking up. I tried dipoles, random wires. Currently I use
my HF four element quad, BUT it receives better off the back at 29.45Mhz. The
antenna is designed for about 28.4 and at 29.45 the reflector acts like a
director. This same thing might be true with yagi type HF beams. A quarter
wave ground plane would work good a low elevations. Good luck with your
efforts, I'll look for you on AO-7.
73 Bob W7LRD
Seattle
--
"if this were easy, everyone would be doing it"
-------------- Original message --------------
From: Sebastian <w4as@xxxxxxxxx.xxx>
> I have a Yaesu FT-847 which is dedicated for satellite work, so I
> don't have any HF antennas connected to it.
>
> I'd like to know from those on the group who are (were) using AO-7
> Mode A (10 meter receive), what type of antenna you are using?
>
> I really don't want to get a directional antenna for several reasons.
> Also, is it possible to receive Mode A without the use of an external
> preamp?
>
> 73 de W4AS
> Sebastian
>
> _______________________________________________
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Message: 6
Date: Sun, 07 Dec 2008 20:04:00 -0800
From: Dave Guimont <dguimon1@xxx.xx.xxx>
Subject: [amsat-bb] Re: Your posting on AMSAT
To: "Mike Ryan" <mryan301@xxxxxxx.xxx>
Cc: amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxx
Message-ID:
<20081208040403.GBT27302.cdptpa-
omta02.mail.rr.com@xxxxxxxxxxxx.xxx.xx.xxx>
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>I saw your posting on AMSAT-BB about building a quadfilar. I have
>those files and have been experimenting with various omnis for SAT
>work. So far diploes, verticals, turnstiles, and a moxon. The
>quadfilar was next on my list. I even scored some copper clad coax
>for the task. For 70 cm it seems pretty tough to do the bending and
>get it right. May I ask how you did that (a tubing bender, pliers,
>other) and if you heated the copper wire first like they suggest.
Anneal the copper tubing for the three copper tubing filars, and it
is very easy to shape, simply mark the dimensions on the tubing, and
bend away...the length is much more important than the diameter of the bends.
And make good solder joints...heat proof dialectric on the coax one,.
of course....teflon, and there are some others...
Pulling for P3E...
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Message: 7
Date: Sun, 7 Dec 2008 23:08:21 -0500
From: "Mike Ryan" <mryan301@xxxxxxx.xxx>
Subject: [amsat-bb] Re: Your posting on AMSAT
To: "Dave Guimont" <dguimon1@xxx.xx.xxx>
Cc: amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxx
Message-ID: <FAB842FAC661457B9764087991D24E5E@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Content-Type: text/plain; format=flowed; charset="iso-8859-1";
reply-type=response
Thanks. So annealing is the must. What did you use to heat it up? I'll be
using #8 wire. Did you have to use a bender of any type or just pliers?
----- Original Message -----
From: "Dave Guimont" <dguimon1@xxx.xx.xxx>
To: "Mike Ryan" <mryan301@xxxxxxx.xxx>
Cc: <amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxx>
Sent: Sunday, December 07, 2008 11:04 PM
Subject: Re: Your posting on AMSAT
>
>>I saw your posting on AMSAT-BB about building a quadfilar. I have those
>>files and have been experimenting with various omnis for SAT work. So far
>>diploes, verticals, turnstiles, and a moxon. The quadfilar was next on my
>>list. I even scored some copper clad coax for the task. For 70 cm it seems
>>pretty tough to do the bending and get it right. May I ask how you did
>>that (a tubing bender, pliers, other) and if you heated the copper wire
>>first like they suggest.
>
> Anneal the copper tubing for the three copper tubing filars, and it is
> very easy to shape, simply mark the dimensions on the tubing, and bend
> away...the length is much more important than the diameter of the bends.
>
> And make good solder joints...heat proof dialectric on the coax one,. of
> course....teflon, and there are some others...
>
>
>
>
>
> Pulling for P3E...
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Message: 8
Date: Mon, 08 Dec 2008 13:55:50 +0900
From: Mineo Wakita <ei7m-wkt@xxxxxxxxx.xx.xx>
Subject: [amsat-bb] Re: ISS 9600 succeeded in digipeat
To: amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxx
Message-ID: <3AC958F13D95BAei7m-wkt@xxxxxxxxx.xx.xx>
Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii
> Just only setup 9600 bps , I still cannot monitoring ISS
> in 9600bps use TASCO Modem EJ-50U.
> it is a QRV power now ?
QRV power is over 50W monitoring TASCO TNC-241 + TMB-965.
It is only this one packet that I have digipeated then.
> I succeeded in digipeat via ISS 145.825MHz simplex 9600bps G3RUH,
> at 07:43:10 UTC (16:43:10 JST) 7Dec2008.
> I noticed that there is no [*] via ARISS.
>
> JE9PEL>CQ,ARISS [12/07/08 16:43:10] <UI R>:Hello
JE9PEL, Mineo Wakita
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Message: 9
Date: Sun, 7 Dec 2008 21:00:27 -0800
From: "Greg D." <ko6th_greg@xxxxxxx.xxx>
Subject: [amsat-bb] Re: Kenwood TH-F6A for AO-51 / SO-50??
To: <guyjeanbraun@xxxxxxx.xxx>, <amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxx>
Message-ID: <BLU133-W381361AF7C222625F92C19A9FD0@xxx.xxx>
Content-Type: text/plain; charset="iso-8859-1"
Hi Guy,
I have both the TH-F6 and TH-D7A/G radios.
The TH-F6 is a very versatile radio, but it does have its limitations. The
original appeal to me was being able to receive nearly anything, and it can do
that but you often need the help of a better antenna. The internal bar
antenna is marginal for AM broadcast stations, and totally useless for
Shortwave stations. Can't even pick up WWV on the west coast. The "B" side
is somewhat deaf too, with VHF stations coming in an S-unit or two higher on
the "A" side. FM broadcast is usually scratchy. It's image rejection is poor
as well. TV audio receive is handy, when you can pick it up, but in any case
that will expire in a few months...
All that said, being able to receive SSB/CW is unique and has come in handy
more times than I would have expected. I checked into the Western States Weak
Signal VHF net once or twice while out on a walk with my wife, receiving on
SSB and using the PTT as a crude key for transmit. I've also noticed that the
unit's VHF "extended receive" coverage is a lot wider than most HTs, and that
allowed me to monitor the stage microphones at our high school's summer play,
warning the stage crew when when they weren't working or had a loose
connection. (The sound guy couldn't listen in during the performance without
putting the mikes live into the system.) It's battery life is very good,
especially for such a small unit, and being Li-ion it doesn't self-discharge
much at all. The overall size and weight makes it a no-brainer for throwing
in the carry-on when traveling.
I find myself using my TH-D7 more often for planned Ham activities, and when
out on vacations (email from the boonies, etc), and the TH-F6 more for the
unexpected need-an-HT opportunities that come up. The D7 is much larger and
heavier, and the batteries are a continual source of headache. (I've switched
to the Batteries America 6xAA pack with 2700 mAh batteries, but at a 3db cost
in Tx power, and they still have the Ni-MH self-discharge property.) The
digital side is handy, mostly for APRS, but also for the occasional try at the
old fashioned Packet stuff.
I've actually used neither for satellite work, so I can't comment on their use
there. But on the odd chance you're doing something other than working
satellites, this might help in your choice.
Good luck,
Greg KO6TH
> From: guyjeanbraun@xxxxxxx.xxx
> To: amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxx
> Date: Sun, 7 Dec 2008 12:06:39 -0500
> Subject: [amsat-bb] Kenwood TH-F6A for AO-51 / SO-50??
>
> Thanks for reading this. I am considering buying an HT for AO-51 and SO-50
> as well as AO-27 (hopefully!). I have been using a Yaesu FT-817 and either
> an Arrow or Elk antenna and this has worked very well; however, an HT would
> be easier to carry around. I am looking for recommendations / warnings /
> etc. specific to the Kenwood TH-F6A. I would like some advice from those
> who have used the radio for satellite work before I shell out $320.00. I
> seriously considered a used IC-W32A on e-bay but it went for over $150.00
> and I couldn't see paying that much for something that may or may not work
> properly. Any insights would be greatly appreciated.
>
>
>
> Thanks,
>
>
>
> Guy
>
> N3SCR
>
> Finksburg, MD
>
> _______________________________________________
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Message: 10
Date: Mon, 08 Dec 2008 14:12:56 +0900
From: Mineo Wakita <ei7m-wkt@xxxxxxxxx.xx.xx>
Subject: [amsat-bb] Re: ISS 9600 succeeded in digipeat
To: amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxx
Message-ID: <3BC958F3A11B9Bei7m-wkt@xxxxxxxxx.xx.xx>
Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii
We confirmed ISS 9600 digipeat over Japan.
The frequency is 145.800MHz, not 145.825MHz
------------------------------------
ISS 145.800MHz simplex 9600bps G3RUH
UNPROTO VIA RS0ISS-5
------------------------------------
JE9PEL, Mineo Wakita
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Message: 11
Date: Mon, 8 Dec 2008 12:45:20 +0700
From: " Dirgantara R YF0EEE" <enggi1401@xxxxx.xxx>
Subject: [amsat-bb] Re: ISS 9600 succeeded in digipeat
To: <amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxx>
Message-ID: <007a01c958f8$2c2ba000$c7343a72@xxxxxxxx>
Content-Type: text/plain; charset="iso-8859-1"
hi Mineo
thanks, just checking this noon .
73 de YF0EEE
----- Original Message -----
From: "Mineo Wakita" <ei7m-wkt@xxxxxxxxx.xx.xx>
To: <amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxx>
Sent: Monday, December 08, 2008 12:12 PM
Subject: [amsat-bb] Re: ISS 9600 succeeded in digipeat
>
> We confirmed ISS 9600 digipeat over Japan.
> The frequency is 145.800MHz, not 145.825MHz
>
> ------------------------------------
> ISS 145.800MHz simplex 9600bps G3RUH
> UNPROTO VIA RS0ISS-5
> ------------------------------------
>
> JE9PEL, Mineo Wakita
>
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Message: 12
Date: Sun, 7 Dec 2008 21:49:36 -0800 (PST)
From: Jim Jerzycke <kq6ea@xxxxxxx.xxx>
Subject: [amsat-bb] Re: Your posting on AMSAT
To: Dave Guimont <dguimon1@xxx.xx.xxx>, Mike Ryan
<mryan301@xxxxxxx.xxx>
Cc: amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxx
Message-ID: <132041.17830.qm@xxxxxxxx.xxxx.xxx.xxxxx.xxx>
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The last time I did this, I used a small propane torch.
Jim KQ6EA
--- On Sun, 12/7/08, Mike Ryan <mryan301@xxxxxxx.xxx> wrote:
> From: Mike Ryan <mryan301@xxxxxxx.xxx>
> Subject: [amsat-bb] Re: Your posting on AMSAT
> To: "Dave Guimont" <dguimon1@xxx.xx.xxx>
> Cc: amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxx
> Date: Sunday, December 7, 2008, 8:08 PM
> Thanks. So annealing is the must. What did you use to heat
> it up? I'll be
> using #8 wire. Did you have to use a bender of any type or
> just pliers?
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Dave Guimont" <dguimon1@xxx.xx.xxx>
> To: "Mike Ryan" <mryan301@xxxxxxx.xxx>
> Cc: <amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxx>
> Sent: Sunday, December 07, 2008 11:04 PM
> Subject: Re: Your posting on AMSAT
>
>
> >
> >>I saw your posting on AMSAT-BB about building a
> quadfilar. I have those
> >>files and have been experimenting with various
> omnis for SAT work. So far
> >>diploes, verticals, turnstiles, and a moxon. The
> quadfilar was next on my
> >>list. I even scored some copper clad coax for the
> task. For 70 cm it seems
> >>pretty tough to do the bending and get it right.
> May I ask how you did
> >>that (a tubing bender, pliers, other) and if you
> heated the copper wire
> >>first like they suggest.
> >
> > Anneal the copper tubing for the three copper tubing
> filars, and it is
> > very easy to shape, simply mark the dimensions on the
> tubing, and bend
> > away...the length is much more important than the
> diameter of the bends.
> >
> > And make good solder joints...heat proof dialectric on
> the coax one,. of
> > course....teflon, and there are some others...
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > Pulling for P3E...
>
> _______________________________________________
> Sent via AMSAT-BB@xxxxx.xxx. Opinions expressed are those
> of the author.
> Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur
> satellite program!
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Message: 13
Date: Sun, 7 Dec 2008 22:28:51 -0800
From: "Tim Goodrich" <tim@xxxxxxxxxxx.xxx>
Subject: [amsat-bb] Re: AMSAT-BB Digest, Vol 3, Issue 638
To: <amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxx>
Message-ID: <002d01c958fe$3ce3f680$b6abe380$@xxx>
Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii"
Speaking of recording the passes on a digital recorder (MP3), can anyone
recommend an inexpensive mp3 recorder that will allow you to record direct
from an HT's audio output line?
Thanks,
Tim
KC2DDS
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Message: 14
Date: Mon, 08 Dec 2008 08:59:44 +0000
From: Gordon JC Pearce MM3YEQ <gordonjcp@xxxx.xxx>
Subject: [amsat-bb] Re: Kenwood TH-F6A for AO-51 / SO-50??
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Guy Brauning wrote:
> be easier to carry around. I am looking for recommendations / warnings /
> etc. specific to the Kenwood TH-F6A. I would like some advice from those
I'm using a TH-F7E (the Europe/UK version without 220MHz) and a homebrew
antenna and diplexer. As a few others have said, you need to get used
to switching to the B radio and tuning for Doppler and then quickly
switching back to transmit, but it's not a huge problem. I found it
hard to get into AO-51 when there are more powerful stations working it.
but SO-50 is suitably quiet and AO-51's QRP mode gives us HT users a
fighting chance.
Gordon
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Message: 15
Date: Mon, 8 Dec 2008 11:04:37 -0000
From: "David Barber" <david.barber@xxxxxxxxxxxxx.xx.xx>
Subject: [amsat-bb] ISS 9600 Success @ 10.52 UK Pass
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I managed to get digipeated via the 9600 system during the 10.52utc UK pass.
System is operating on 145.800MHz not .825 as publicised.
Regards
David
G8OQW
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Message: 16
Date: Mon, 8 Dec 2008 06:30:33 -0600
From: "Gary \"Joe\" Mayfield" <gary_mayfield@xxxxxxx.xxx>
Subject: [amsat-bb] Re: AO-7 Mode A Antenna?
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I agree! Or crossed inverted vees fairly low to the ground.
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From: amsat-bb-bounces@xxxxx.xxx [mailto:amsat-bb-bounces@xxxxx.xxxx On
Behalf Of Nigel Gunn G8IFF/W8IFF
Sent: Sunday, December 07, 2008 6:12 PM
To: Sebastian
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Subject: [amsat-bb] Re: AO-7 Mode A Antenna?
Crossed dipoles over a reflector.
Sebastian wrote:
> I have a Yaesu FT-847 which is dedicated for satellite work, so I
> don't have any HF antennas connected to it.
>
> I'd like to know from those on the group who are (were) using AO-7
> Mode A (10 meter receive), what type of antenna you are using?
>
> I really don't want to get a directional antenna for several reasons.
> Also, is it possible to receive Mode A without the use of an external
> preamp?
>
> 73 de W4AS
> Sebastian
>
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