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CQ SATELLITE - CQ SATELLITE - CQ SATELLITE
>> ... But there are those who complain if one says "portable " or "hand held ". Ignore them. Believe it or not, I was told yesterday that by adding that simple "descriptor" was tying up the satellite
>> ... But there are those who complain if one says "portable " or "hand held ". Ignore them. Believe it or not, I was told yesterday that by adding that simple "descriptor" was tying up the satellite
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CQ SATELLITE - CQ SATELLITE - CQ SATELLITE
>> ... Sorry if others don't comprehend the easy to understand logic of this ... That is the problem: "Common sense" and "logic" do not always prevail ... (grin) Clint
>> ... Sorry if others don't comprehend the easy to understand logic of this ... That is the problem: "Common sense" and "logic" do not always prevail ... (grin) Clint
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CQ SATELLITE - CQ SATELLITE - CQ SATELLITE
Several replies on other forums to this post today. Not a single one making any legitimate case to alter what the thrust of the message is - - Monitor the bird before keying up. Know your grid square.
Several replies on other forums to this post today. Not a single one making any legitimate case to alter what the thrust of the message is - - Monitor the bird before keying up. Know your grid square.
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CQ SATELLITE - CQ SATELLITE - CQ SATELLITE
I have heard a couple hams trying to work SO-50 the past week. They have their sat prediction software all set up properly ... have improved their antennas ... and have the proper set of frequencies p
I have heard a couple hams trying to work SO-50 the past week. They have their sat prediction software all set up properly ... have improved their antennas ... and have the proper set of frequencies p
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QR Codes
The QR Code system has become popular outside the automotive industry due to its fast readability and greater storage capacity compared to standard UPC barcodes. Applications include product tracking,
The QR Code system has become popular outside the automotive industry due to its fast readability and greater storage capacity compared to standard UPC barcodes. Applications include product tracking,
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More ISS SSTV Activity Later this Month
From AMSAT-UK - All you need to do to receive SSTV pictures direct from the space station is to connect the audio output of a scanner or amateur radio transceiver via a simple interface to the soundca
From AMSAT-UK - All you need to do to receive SSTV pictures direct from the space station is to connect the audio output of a scanner or amateur radio transceiver via a simple interface to the soundca
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More ISS SSTV Activity Later this Month
The Russian Federal Space Agency (Roscosmos) has announced another round of Amateur Radio slow-scan television (SSTV) activity from the International Space Station will take place later this month. Tr
The Russian Federal Space Agency (Roscosmos) has announced another round of Amateur Radio slow-scan television (SSTV) activity from the International Space Station will take place later this month. Tr
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QR Codes
JumpScan was a great site that allowed users to create QR codes. Unfortunately, owner Mike McKearin called it quits after running it for free several years. I visited several alternatives, and wound u
JumpScan was a great site that allowed users to create QR codes. Unfortunately, owner Mike McKearin called it quits after running it for free several years. I visited several alternatives, and wound u
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Forgotten Apollo Artifacts Found ...
Forgotten Apollo moon artifacts found in Neil Armstrong's closet - CNET Forgotten Apollo moon artifacts found in Neil Arms... A hidden treasure trove of gear flown on the Apollo 11 mission to the moon
Forgotten Apollo moon artifacts found in Neil Armstrong's closet - CNET Forgotten Apollo moon artifacts found in Neil Arms... A hidden treasure trove of gear flown on the Apollo 11 mission to the moon
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Listen to Packets from ISS for first time
Great news! Things learned ... 1. Building a suitable antenna for working the birds is NOT difficult. 2. Whatever system you are using to track the sats is set up properly! (Proper time, location, Kep
Great news! Things learned ... 1. Building a suitable antenna for working the birds is NOT difficult. 2. Whatever system you are using to track the sats is set up properly! (Proper time, location, Kep
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ARISS Chooses 15 Semi-finalists ...
Amateur Radio on the International Space Station (ARISS http://www.ariss.org/) has selected 15 semifinalists to host ham radio contacts with ISS crew members during 2015. ARISS anticipates that NASA w
Amateur Radio on the International Space Station (ARISS http://www.ariss.org/) has selected 15 semifinalists to host ham radio contacts with ISS crew members during 2015. ARISS anticipates that NASA w
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Palm Springs HamFest - March 14
The 2015 Palm Springs Hamfest will once again be held at the beautiful Palm Springs Pavilion, near the Palm Springs Baseball Stadium, Saturday, March 14 from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. This year’s hamfest wi
The 2015 Palm Springs Hamfest will once again be held at the beautiful Palm Springs Pavilion, near the Palm Springs Baseball Stadium, Saturday, March 14 from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. This year’s hamfest wi
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FOX-1A Page Updated
AMSAT-NA FOX FUNDRAISING (More plate block stamps available - scroll to bottom!) AMSAT-NA FOX FUNDRAISING (More plate block stamps available - scroll to bottom!) Link to AMSAT-NA Link to PE0SAT View o
AMSAT-NA FOX FUNDRAISING (More plate block stamps available - scroll to bottom!) AMSAT-NA FOX FUNDRAISING (More plate block stamps available - scroll to bottom!) Link to AMSAT-NA Link to PE0SAT View o
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Gulyas' BNC-to-SMA Adapters - Updated
The Gulyas adapters are unique - their rubber base "mates" to the tops of radios, providing MUCH protection to the center pin of the SMA cnnectors.
The Gulyas adapters are unique - their rubber base "mates" to the tops of radios, providing MUCH protection to the center pin of the SMA cnnectors.
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Gulyas' BNC-to-SMA Adapters - Updated
You do not know Gulyas' products well - but that is OK! There is a large rubber mount involved - THAT is what "mates" to the cases of radios. It eliminates stress applied to the center pin of the SMA
You do not know Gulyas' products well - but that is OK! There is a large rubber mount involved - THAT is what "mates" to the cases of radios. It eliminates stress applied to the center pin of the SMA
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Gulyas' BNC-to-SMA Adapters - Updated
Stephen Gulyas has been fabricating the absolute best BNC-to-SMA antenna adapters for several years. These are not "one size fits all" adapters: Stephen realizes that to protect your handheld radio's
Stephen Gulyas has been fabricating the absolute best BNC-to-SMA antenna adapters for several years. These are not "one size fits all" adapters: Stephen realizes that to protect your handheld radio's
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SUCCESS!! First ever QSO's thru a satellite -- SO-50
>> ... tried writing down call signs the first time, takes to o much time from operating ... Just use one hand to hold the antenna. Another hand to hold the radio. Use your other hand for the micropho
>> ... tried writing down call signs the first time, takes to o much time from operating ... Just use one hand to hold the antenna. Another hand to hold the radio. Use your other hand for the micropho
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SUCCESS!! First ever QSO's thru a satellite -- SO-50
>> ... PocketSat is the $24.99 app. Very over priced ... PocketSat is the program that all others wish they were ... (grin) -Want to update Keps on PocketSat? Two clicks. -Want to pick and choose whic
>> ... PocketSat is the $24.99 app. Very over priced ... PocketSat is the program that all others wish they were ... (grin) -Want to update Keps on PocketSat? Two clicks. -Want to pick and choose whic
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SO-50
You need to build a tape measure beam - simpler than the 440 beam you already built! - for the 2M SO-50 uplink. Plans on the ANTENNAS page at K6LCS Shows You How to Work Amateur Radio Satellites - Wit
You need to build a tape measure beam - simpler than the 440 beam you already built! - for the 2M SO-50 uplink. Plans on the ANTENNAS page at K6LCS Shows You How to Work Amateur Radio Satellites - Wit
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Egg Beater Omni antennas for satelliite
Eggbeaters are not as good performers for this weak signal work as are modest beams or Yagis ... Clint K6LCS
Eggbeaters are not as good performers for this weak signal work as are modest beams or Yagis ... Clint K6LCS
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