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Today's Topics:
1. Re: AMSAT DXpedition loaner gear project. (Wayne Estes)
2. ISS UK Pass @ 11.30utc (David Barber)
3. SSET via ISS (in 9k6): lot of fun to experiment ! (Henk, PA3GUO)
4. ISS at 145.800 (1k2) or 145.825 (9k6) (Henk, PA3GUO)
5. Re: ISS at 145.800 (1k2) or 145.825 (9k6) (David - KG4ZLB/M?ZLB)
6. ISS Packet over Europe 13.05utc (David Barber)
7. AO-7 (acjohn1@xxxx.xxxx
8. Quesion about ISS crossband repeater (Mark Lunday, WD4ELG)
9. Are my pre-amps working? (Mark Lunday, WD4ELG)
10. Re: AO-7 (Mark Lunday, WD4ELG)
11. Re: Are my pre-amps working? (Curt Nixon)
12. Re: AMSAT contest?? (Bob Bruninga )
13. Re: Quesion about ISS crossband repeater
(Ransom, Kenneth G. (JSC-OC)[BAR])
14. Re: AMSAT contest?? (n3tl@xxxxxxxxx.xxxx
15. Re: ISS 9K6 with ICOM 910 (George Henry)
16. ISS Packet 16.17 UK Pass (David Barber)
17. Re: Strong carrier on 145.825 (David Donaldson)
18. Re: AMSAT contest?? (Bruce)
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Message: 1
Date: Sat, 13 Dec 2008 02:30:17 -0600
From: Wayne Estes <w9ae@xxxxxxx.xxx>
Subject: [amsat-bb] Re: AMSAT DXpedition loaner gear project.
To: amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxx
Message-ID: <49437299.9070801@xxxxxxx.xxx>
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Drew wrote:
We already have a major DXpedition to a location within LEO range of
most of North America interested in participating in the early part of 2009.
Wayne replies:
Would that be Desecheo?
If so, I hope they can use FO-29 or AO-7 to give the west coast a shot.
Wayne Estes W9AE
Oakland, Oregon, USA, CN83ik
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Message: 2
Date: Sat, 13 Dec 2008 11:54:00 -0000
From: "David Barber" <david.barber@xxxxxxxxxxxxx.xx.xx>
Subject: [amsat-bb] ISS UK Pass @ 11.30utc
To: <amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxx>, <sarex@xxxxx.xxx>
Message-ID: <5B1BBA22DBA84D2DA71634828A712313@xxxxxxxx>
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ISS UK Pass at 11.30utc.
1200bps Packet heard on 145.800MHz
Missed copying the frames as my packet system was monitoring 145.825MHz for
9600bps.
David
G8OQW
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Message: 3
Date: Sat, 13 Dec 2008 12:54:36 +0100 (CET)
From: "Henk, PA3GUO" <hamoen@xxx.xx>
Subject: [amsat-bb] SSET via ISS (in 9k6): lot of fun to experiment !
To: <amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxx>
Message-ID: <2734.212.61.85.20.1229169276.squirrel@xxxxxxx.xxx.xx>
Content-Type: text/plain; charset=iso-8859-1
SSET experiments - lot of fun with 9k6 APRS !
I have always seen APRS via satellites as a great way
handle communication during emergency situation:
- no 'what did you say, can please please repeat ? (digital comms)
- no 'did I copy xyz correctly (no need to confirm the data)
- no need to write down a message and then type it into email
(all doen automatically)
- not a single receiver but many (in the footprint of the satellite)
- not only in the footprint, but via findu world-wide. live.
- very efficient, if saying "we are all doing fine in xxx, no need for help"
would take 10 seconds in SSB (voice), APRS can do this in <2 seconds.
And now it can be done even faster:
With ISS in 9k6 mode this is a good opportunity to test your station & skills:
* set up your radio & antenna
* connect any TNC and monitor 145.825 MHz
* set your SW to autoforward what you hear to the internet (Igate)
... and test if you could send a Simulated Satellite Emergence Message
yourself !
Radio:
145.825 (up & downlink)
TNC:
HBAUD 9600
U APRS VIA ARISS
type for example
:ALL :dummy text
>> this will send 'dummy text' to ISS, and this will be on www.ariss.net
within seconds !
type for example
:EMAIL :pa3guo@xxxxx.xxx SSET via ISS, 9k6 experimental transmission
>> this will send 'SSET via ISS, 9k6 experimental transmission' as normal
email to pa3guo@xxxxx.xxxx within ~10 seonds seconds
you will see many others these days experimenting, confirm their success:
00:01:40:17 : DL8DR]APRS,RS0ISS-5*,qAS,PA3GUO::Heard :PA3GUO-8,RS0ISS-
5,EA2CNC,2E0EXL,EA7AHA,G8OQW,OE1VKW,ON6MU
00:01:42:36 : G8OQW]APRS,RS0ISS-5*,ARISS,qAS,DF9CP::BLNQSL1/1:RS0ISS-
5,CT1DHM,PA3GUO-8,EA2CNC,EA7AHA,DF9EY,2E0EXL,DL8DR
00:01:41:35 : PA3GUO-8]APRS,RS0ISS-5*,qAS,PA3GUO::ALL :Experimental Radio
Communication via ISS: 9k6 Packet Radio
00:01:43:43 : PA3GUO-8]APRS,RS0ISS-5*,qAS,PA3GUO::EMAIL :pa3guo@xxxxx.xxx SSET
via ISS, 9k6 experimental transmission
My setup:
Kenwood TS2000 with its internal TNC running at 1200 baud
+ a PK96 cheap old TNC, externally at 9600 baud.
Both TNC's via ALoger IGating to the internet.
Single radio, dual communication channel.
Have fun - share your results via the amsat-bb !
Henk, PA3GUO
http://www.pa3guo.com
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Message: 4
Date: Sat, 13 Dec 2008 13:07:23 +0100 (CET)
From: "Henk, PA3GUO" <hamoen@xxx.xx>
Subject: [amsat-bb] ISS at 145.800 (1k2) or 145.825 (9k6)
To: <amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxx>
Message-ID: <2829.212.61.85.20.1229170043.squirrel@xxxxxxx.xxx.xx>
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As David, G8OQW pointed out, ISS was now at 145.800 in 1200 baud.
With a TS2000 one could easily monitor both freq's & speeds:
145.800 (ts2000/main + internal TNC at 1200)
+
145.825 (ts2000/sub + external TNC at 9600)
One radio, two channels.
That should catch them all ! :-)
Henk, PA3GUO
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Message: 5
Date: Sat, 13 Dec 2008 08:00:15 -0500
From: David - KG4ZLB/M?ZLB <m0zlb@xxxxxxxxxx.xxx>
Subject: [amsat-bb] Re: ISS at 145.800 (1k2) or 145.825 (9k6)
To: "Henk, PA3GUO" <hamoen@xxx.xx>
Cc: amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxx
Message-ID: <4943B1DF.6080101@xxxxxxxxxx.xxx>
Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1; format=flowed
07:49 edt (12:49utc) 39 degree pass over FL, ISS on 1200 baud on
145.825, nothing on 145.800 and for some reason the packets were not
decoded by UISS/AGWPE!
David
KG4ZLB/M0ZLB
www.kg4zlb.com
Henk, PA3GUO wrote:
> As David, G8OQW pointed out, ISS was now at 145.800 in 1200 baud.
> With a TS2000 one could easily monitor both freq's & speeds:
>
> 145.800 (ts2000/main + internal TNC at 1200)
> +
> 145.825 (ts2000/sub + external TNC at 9600)
>
> One radio, two channels.
>
> That should catch them all ! :-)
>
> Henk, PA3GUO
>
>
>
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Message: 6
Date: Sat, 13 Dec 2008 13:15:44 -0000
From: "David Barber" <david.barber@xxxxxxxxxxxxx.xx.xx>
Subject: [amsat-bb] ISS Packet over Europe 13.05utc
To: <amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxx>, <sarex@xxxxx.xxx>
Message-ID: <9F4F4A6C53584F588C85FD9E23D250E8@xxxxxxxx>
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Back on 145.800MHz at 1200bps over UK / Europe for the 13.05utc Pass.
Confusing!
David
G8OQW
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Message: 7
Date: Sat, 13 Dec 2008 14:23:49 GMT
From: "acjohn1@xxxx.xxxx <acjohn1@xxxx.xxx>
Subject: [amsat-bb] AO-7
To: AMSAT-BB@xxxxx.xxx
Message-ID: <20081213.092349.27513.1@xxxxxxxxx.xxx.xxxx.xxx>
Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1
Good morning
I have severial questions about working AO-7 that I hope someone can he=
lp me with. How many watts dose it take to get into the bird? Is there a=
ny trick to finding your downlink? I am using a Icom 718 for a downlink =
on a 80m horizontal loop and a FT-718 for a uplink with a home made eggb=
eater antenna. I can hear the bird pretty good but just can't get into i=
t or find my signal if I am
Thanks and 73
John Rusmiselle
KG4VHV
John Rusmiselle
KG4VHV
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Message: 8
Date: Sat, 13 Dec 2008 09:35:14 -0500
From: "Mark Lunday, WD4ELG" <mlunday@xx.xx.xxx>
Subject: [amsat-bb] Quesion about ISS crossband repeater
To: <amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxx>
Message-ID: <000001c95d30$0320bba0$096232e0$@xx.xxx>
Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii"
OK, maybe I am sleep-deprived. I have been reading all of the threads on
ISS, and during this morning's pass over my QTH I tuned in to the downlink
on 437.8 but did not hear a thing. I know it is something I am doing wrong,
but not sure what. Ideas appreciated.
Mark Lunday
WD4ELG
wd4elg@xxxx.xxx
http://wd4elg.net
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Message: 9
Date: Sat, 13 Dec 2008 09:38:45 -0500
From: "Mark Lunday, WD4ELG" <mlunday@xx.xx.xxx>
Subject: [amsat-bb] Are my pre-amps working?
To: <amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxx>
Message-ID: <000101c95d30$8116d3a0$83447ae0$@xx.xxx>
Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii"
Two FT817 rigs, one for 440 one for 144.
Two new Mirage pre-amps: KP-1/44o, KP-1/2M
When I power them on, I definitely can hear significantly stronger signals
on 2 meter side. I tested by going to 144.39 and the packet signals near my
QTH were stronger by 3 S units.
For the 440 pre-amp, the signals seem to get stronger but only slightly.
During last night's FO-29 pass, it was a little easier to find my signal
while tuning around...but not much of a difference.
Anybody else using these pre-amps?
Mark Lunday
WD4ELG
wd4elg@xxxx.xxx
http://wd4elg.net
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Message: 10
Date: Sat, 13 Dec 2008 09:43:00 -0500
From: "Mark Lunday, WD4ELG" <mlunday@xx.xx.xxx>
Subject: [amsat-bb] Re: AO-7
To: <acjohn1@xxxx.xxx>, <AMSAT-BB@xxxxx.xxx>
Message-ID: <000201c95d31$18ae3320$4a0a9960$@xx.xxx>
Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii"
John
My (limited) experience has been that I start in the middle of the passband
and keep sending CW "dits" and tuning my TS570 on 10 meters until I hear my
signal. I am using an off-center fed dipole. It is a bit tricky at first.
Also, I asked the question about egg-beaters on this BB awhile ago, and
received almost universal feedback that while the antenna is good...I should
be using one of the hand-held directional antennas like an Arrow or an Elk.
I do have both of those now, never had a chance to use an egg-beater.
Perhaps it may be that the AO7 bird is higher/older and that is a factor as
well.
Mark Lunday
WD4ELG
wd4elg@xxxx.xxx
http://wd4elg.net
-----Original Message-----
From: amsat-bb-bounces@xxxxx.xxx [mailto:amsat-bb-bounces@xxxxx.xxxx On
Behalf Of acjohn1@xxxx.xxx
Sent: Saturday, December 13, 2008 9:24 AM
To: AMSAT-BB@xxxxx.xxx
Subject: [amsat-bb] AO-7
Good morning
I have severial questions about working AO-7 that I hope someone can he=
lp me with. How many watts dose it take to get into the bird? Is there a=
ny trick to finding your downlink? I am using a Icom 718 for a downlink =
on a 80m horizontal loop and a FT-718 for a uplink with a home made eggb=
eater antenna. I can hear the bird pretty good but just can't get into i=
t or find my signal if I am
Thanks and 73
John Rusmiselle
KG4VHV
John Rusmiselle
KG4VHV
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Message: 11
Date: Sat, 13 Dec 2008 10:12:50 -0500
From: Curt Nixon <cptcurt@xxxxx.xxx>
Subject: [amsat-bb] Re: Are my pre-amps working?
To: "Mark Lunday, WD4ELG" <mlunday@xx.xx.xxx>
Cc: amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxx
Message-ID: <4943D0F2.7040002@xxxxx.xxx>
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I Mark:
The ISS cross band repeater runs in U/v the downlink is on 145.800 up
on 437.800
Curt
KU8L
Mark Lunday, WD4ELG wrote:
> Two FT817 rigs, one for 440 one for 144.
>
> Two new Mirage pre-amps: KP-1/44o, KP-1/2M
>
> When I power them on, I definitely can hear significantly stronger signals
> on 2 meter side. I tested by going to 144.39 and the packet signals near my
> QTH were stronger by 3 S units.
>
> For the 440 pre-amp, the signals seem to get stronger but only slightly.
> During last night's FO-29 pass, it was a little easier to find my signal
> while tuning around...but not much of a difference.
>
> Anybody else using these pre-amps?
>
> Mark Lunday
> WD4ELG
> wd4elg@xxxx.xxx
> http://wd4elg.net
>
>
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Message: 12
Date: Sat, 13 Dec 2008 10:24:47 -0500 (EST)
From: "Bob Bruninga " <bruninga@xxxx.xxx>
Subject: [amsat-bb] Re: AMSAT contest??
To: w7lrd@xxxxxxx.xxxx AMSAT-BB <AMSAT-BB@xxxxx.xxx>
Message-ID: <20081213102447.AIJ81408@xxx.xxxxxxx.xxxx.xxx>
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> With the wx getting more "cabin feavorish",
> ... we should have an impromptu AMSAT
> contest...
And on the digital birds, do not overlook the challenge for everyone to
practice their emergency Satellite Email capability. See
www.aprs.org/sset.html for the Satellite Simulated Emergency Test.
All it takes is one packet via ISS to send an email to anyone on the planet.
PCSAT and GO32 are not currently useable. To confirm success, the easiest is
to send the email to yourself.
You can also confirm it under the message column on he www.ariss.net web page.
Bob, Wb4APR
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Message: 13
Date: Sat, 13 Dec 2008 09:33:56 -0600
From: "Ransom, Kenneth G. (JSC-OC)[BAR]" <Kenneth.G.Ransom@xxxx.xxx>
Subject: [amsat-bb] Re: Quesion about ISS crossband repeater
To: "Mark Lunday, WD4ELG" <mlunday@xx.xx.xxx>, <amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxx>
Message-ID:
<A2862DA1C49F4145AF6C2A452829403501C91AAF@xxxxxxxxxx.xxx.xxxx.xxx>
Content-Type: text/plain; charset="iso-8859-1"
437.8 is the uplink frequency. 145.80 is the downlink for the U/v ISS
crossband repeater.
Kenneth - N5VHO
________________________________
From: amsat-bb-bounces@xxxxx.xxx on behalf of Mark Lunday, WD4ELG
Sent: Sat 12/13/2008 8:35 AM
To: amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxx
Subject: [amsat-bb] Quesion about ISS crossband repeater
OK, maybe I am sleep-deprived. I have been reading all of the threads on
ISS, and during this morning's pass over my QTH I tuned in to the downlink
on 437.8 but did not hear a thing. I know it is something I am doing wrong,
but not sure what. Ideas appreciated.
Mark Lunday
WD4ELG
wd4elg@xxxx.xxx
http://wd4elg.net <http://wd4elg.net/>
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Message: 14
Date: Sat, 13 Dec 2008 16:02:09 +0000
From: n3tl@xxxxxxxxx.xxx
Subject: [amsat-bb] Re: AMSAT contest??
To: w7lrd@xxxxxxx.xxxx AMSAT-BB@xxxxx.xxx (AMSAT-BB)
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Bob,
I think it might be fun to do a "sprint" on the CW/SSB satellites that
involved orbits instead of hours - either 2 or 4 orbits each of FO-29 and VO-
52, and 2 or 4 orbits in each mode of AO-7. The schedule would be easy to
figure out with any of the tracking software out there.
73 to all,
Tim - N3TL
-------------- Original message from w7lrd@xxxxxxx.xxxx --------------
With the wx getting more "cabin feavorish", the voices in my head are saying
we should have an impromptu AMSAT contest where the exchange would be your
grid square and your AMSAT member number. Something along this idea was
suggested by a member of the BOD of AMSAT some time ago. Lets see if this idea
has any
> traction.
> 73 Bob W7LRD
> Seattle
>
> --
> "if this were easy, everyone would be doing it"
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Message: 15
Date: Sat, 13 Dec 2008 10:04:30 -0600
From: "George Henry" <ka3hsw@xxx.xxx>
Subject: [amsat-bb] Re: ISS 9K6 with ICOM 910
To: "amsat bb" <amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxx>
Message-ID: <F28C14D8A96E4ADE913B72FEBD7D8D83@xxxxxxx>
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reply-type=original
A plain mobile FM rig probably will NOT work for 9k6... you need
unprocessed (no de-emphasis) discriminator output to your sound card for
receive, and direct (no pre-emphasis) FM modulation for TX. Any
pre-emphasis/de-emphasis cuts off the high audio frequencies necessary for
9k6, as will the hysteresis of any isolation transformers in your interface.
The 910H, and any other "9600-ready" rig with a data jack that provides
those 2 connections directly to your soundcard, will work.
73,
George, KA3HSW
----- Original Message -----
From: "Curt Nixon" <cptcurt@xxxxx.xxx>
To: "Alan" <ve4yz@xxx.xxx>
Cc: "'AMSAT-BB'" <amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxx>
Sent: Friday, December 12, 2008 8:07 PM
Subject: [amsat-bb] Re: ISS 9K6 with ICOM 910
> Hi Alan:
>
> Yep..I do alot of digital site recording of classical music using
> off-board A/D boxes. I can tell you that, even great laptops have
> really BAD sound handling ability. The stock AC97 system can be very
> noisy and I'm sure that would play havoc with 9K6. An option for
> getting the sound card to work is to let 2 computers talk to one another
> via their sound cards. I did this early on learning the 1200 baud
> system and it at least verifies most of the system without using up
> prime "pass" time.
>
> You at least have the data ports on your radio--mine are just plain old
> mobil FM rigs so they might never work.
>
> Thanks
>
> Curt
>
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Message: 16
Date: Sat, 13 Dec 2008 16:32:57 -0000
From: "David Barber" <david.barber@xxxxxxxxxxxxx.xx.xx>
Subject: [amsat-bb] ISS Packet 16.17 UK Pass
To: <amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxx>, <sarex@xxxxx.xxx>
Message-ID: <A8936E104EFC4DE3929AFADC0622E862@xxxxxxxx>
Content-Type: text/plain; charset="US-ASCII"
Well the guy's up there have certainly had us guessing today.
This time round 1200bps.
145.800 Down
145.825 Up
David
G8OQW
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Message: 17
Date: Sat, 13 Dec 2008 12:00:10 -0600 (CST)
From: "David Donaldson" <wb7dru@xxxxxxxx.xxx>
Subject: [amsat-bb] Re: Strong carrier on 145.825
To: <amsat-bb-bounces@xxxxx.xxx>, "'AMSAT-BB'" <AMSAT-BB@xxxxx.xxx>
Message-ID: <000001c95d4c$d8cea9d0$01fea8c0@xxxxxxxxxxx>
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I have heard of models of flat panel tv's radiating across the street.
Also Linksys routers have radiate on 144.390 at least 100 ft.
Just idea's. Good luck
Dave
Burnsville MN
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---- Original Message ----
From: "David H. Jordan" <n4csitwo@xxxxxxxxx.xxx>
Date: 12/12/08 5:23 pm
To: "Curt Nixon" <cptcurt@xxxxx.xxx> ; "amsat-bb-bounces@xxxxx.xxxx
<amsat-bb-bounces@xxxxx.xxx> ; "AMSAT-BB" <AMSAT-BB@xxxxx.xxx>
Subj: [amsat-bb] Re: Strong carrier on 145.825
Curt,
I have a similar problem at my qth occuring at 145.801 MHz. I've had
bigger fish to fry and haven't run it down yet.
Dave
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-----Original Message-----
From: Curt Nixon <cptcurt@xxxxx.xxx>
Date: Fri, 12 Dec 2008 17:43:54
To: 'AMSAT-BB'<amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxx>
Subject: [amsat-bb] Strong carrier on 145.825
I am seeing a very strong, full quieting carrier on 145.825. It appears
to be external to my house since it is fully directional using the
rotator. I expect it might be a fair distance away since it becomes in
audible off the back of the beam. (6 el cheap yagi)
Anyone suggest any commonly found sources at that freq?
Its not my router, I turn that off--and it is pretty weak anyway.
Thanks
Curt
KU8L
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Message: 18
Date: Sat, 13 Dec 2008 12:12:33 -0600
From: Bruce <kk5do@xxxx.xxx>
Subject: [amsat-bb] Re: AMSAT contest??
To: w7lrd@xxxxxxx.xxx
Cc: AMSAT-BB <AMSAT-BB@xxxxx.xxx>
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Please keep in mind that there is a gentleman's agreement amongst the
AMSAT's of the world that contesting would not be done on a satellite.
This is why you have not seen it done in the past. You can call it
something else as I had to do when we had the AO-40 Birthday Bash. When
I called it a contest, it was strictly frowned upon and the name was
changed. If I remember, it was a one or two week event to make contacts
on the first anniversary of the satellite's launch.
When you have an event, it must be something that is available to all
satellite users worldwide, not just an event for those on one continent
or country. That is why all the awards that AMSAT-NA offers as well as
some other AMSAT's are not called contests. They are operating
achievements and normally do not have a end of life. The AO-51 51 on 51
award was an event that lasted a year but did not require anything
special other than using the satellite to make contacts with 51
different stations. You can see where this is going vs. having a true
contest.
73...bruce
AMSAT Director Contests and Awards
On 12/13/2008 2:01 AM, w7lrd@xxxxxxx.xxx wrote:
> With the wx getting more "cabin feavorish", the voices in my head are saying
we should have an impromptu AMSAT contest where the exchange would be your
grid square and your AMSAT member number. Something along this idea was
suggested by a member of the BOD of AMSAT some time ago. Lets see if this
idea has any traction.
> 73 Bob W7LRD
> Seattle
>
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Bruce Paige, KK5DO
AMSAT Director Contests and Awards
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