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Info-Hams Digest            Mon, 18 Apr 94       Volume 94 : Issue  431

Today's Topics:
                       * SpaceNews 18-Apr-94 *
                     2-meter frequencies needed!
                    April - Amateur Radio Month ??
              Batteries LEAKED! Please HELP!!! (2 msgs)
                           Heath HP23[abc]?
                            HostMaster Mac
                    Katashi Nose, KH6IJ, 1916-1994
                            License Delay
                            radio in caves
             What's the best freq for underground radio?
                      WWW-Page for HAMs (2 msgs)

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Date: 18 Apr 94 16:02:16 GMT
From: [e-mail]
Subject: * SpaceNews 18-Apr-94 *
To: [e-mail]

SB NEWS @ AMSAT $SPC0418
* SpaceNews 18-Apr-94 *


BID: $SPC0418


                               =========
                               SpaceNews
                               =========


                          MONDAY APRIL 18, 1994


SpaceNews originates at KD2BD in Wall Township, New Jersey, USA.  It is
published every week and is made available for unlimited distribution.


* STS-59 SAREX NEWS *
=====================
The following are some packet frames received from the Space Shuttle
Endeavour by Andy, WA5ZIB:

W5RRR-1>SAREX [04/12/94  10:13:38] <UI>:
This is STS-59 SAREX Robot station W5RRR-1
onboard the Space Shuttle Endeavour.

W5RRR-1>QST [04/12/94  10:14:01] <I S4 R0>:
Thanks to all of you hams who have connected to our packet station
and worked us on voice!  It really makes us feel closely connected
to the people and places that we are flying over.  On board Endeavour
things are working very well - the scientists are very happy with the
data they are acquiring.  I am very happy to be back in space, and it
all feels very familiar and nice.  Our crew has been very well trained,
and we were able to accomplish all our tasks as scheduled so far.
We have had some spectacular views of Earth - we just flew over Tahiti,
for example.

73, N5QWL
12 April 1994 02:20 UTC

QSLs are available through the ARRL at the following address:

ARRL
ATTN: STS-59 QSLs
225 Main Street
Newington, CT 06111
USA

Include a self-addressed stamped envelope (SASE) with your QSL.  Non-US
stations should include a self addressed envelope with $0.50 of US postage
affixed or appropriate IRCs.  Include the callsign worked, date, UTC, mode,
and frequency.  For packet contacts, include the QSO number issued by the
Robot.  SWL QSLs: Include the callsign heard, date, UTC, mode, and
frequency.


* SOLAR ECLIPSE INFORMATION *
=============================
On 1994 May 10 (Tue), an annular solar eclipse will be visible throughout
North and Central America.  The May issue of "Sky & Telescope" (p 72ff)
details this event, the last of its type visible in the continental US
until 2012 May 20.

Scott, KF9QK, plans to monitor 10-meter beacons for the effect of the
eclipse on radio propagation.  Of interest is a predicted 'bow shock'
effect on ionospheric propagation as the annular eclipse proceeds, so
amateurs should plan observations well ahead and after their astronomical
eyeball brethren.  Observations of any effect on V/UHF propagation are also
of interest.  A log of conditions before, during and after the event would
be most helpful.  "Sky & Telescope" provides the needed planning
information.  Radio observers, of course, need not worry about atmospheric
conditions.

Weather-wise, observers can also expect noticeable shifts in temperature,
pressure and wind during the annular eclipse.  An observer in Indiana has
requested such information, which, if forwarded to KF9QK, will be relayed.
Again, the better the log, the more it's worth.

Scott may be reached via packet radio at: KF9QK @ N9HSI.IL.USA.NOAM

[Info via KF9QK]


* AMSAT PBBS MOVE *
===================
The AMSAT PBBS changed frequency and modes on April 15th at 1600 UTC.
The AMSAT PBBS will be on a Mark frequency of 14.079 MHz, (that's
14.1811 MHz AFSK LSB), using Pactor with the callsign WT0N.  The new
schedule will be as follows: Monday through Saturday from 1600 UTC until
2300 UTC on a Mark freqeuncy of 14.079 MHz.  From 2330 UTC until 0400 UTC
on a Mark freqeuncy of 7.0735 MHz (that's 7.0756 MHz AFSK LSB), using
Pactor.  These changes have been made to better serve AMSAT users with
greater coverage and use of a mode that many of the users have expressed
an interest in.  If anyone would like to use the Mode G-TOR, please let
WT0N know and he will see about setting up a schedule for G-TOR users.
Please send any comments or suggestions to one of the following:

INTERNET: [e-mail]
PACKET: WT0N@WB0GDB.#STP.MN.USA.NOAM
PACTOR: WT0N

The AMSAT PBBS will have updated Keps and AMSAT bulletins, along with
SpaceNews and other satellite related items.

[Info via BJ Arts, WT0N]


* JOHNSON SPACE CENTER BBS INFORMATION *
========================================
The Johnson Space Center Amateur Radio Club has set up a telephone computer
bulletin board (BBS).  The purpose of the BBS is to provide a source of
current Space Shuttle mission Keplerian Elements.

There are limited number of BBS files available for downloading.
Among the current files are:
     o   Current and old element sets for the mission in progress
     o   Current mission information
     o   Shuttle Amateur Radio Experiment (SAREX) information
     o   Recent Space Shuttle Mission Schedules and Manifests
     o   Astronaut/Cosmonaut Ham List
     o   Current JSC Amateur Radio Club Newsletter

We ask that no files be uploaded to the BBS.

The telephone number is [phone].  The speed is anything
up to 9600 baud.  The parameters are N-8-1.

The BBS is currently running in ProComm HOST mode, so the log on is very
simple and downloading is easy.

After logging in you will see the Welcome Screen describing the BBS.
Also, the Welcome Screen contains the current and latest element set
number (e.g., JSC008) loaded on the BBS.  Check it against your last set
so you won't waste your time duplicating a set you already have.

Press ENTER to bring up the second page containing the current Space
Shuttle Keplerian Element Set.  If you have a file capture or screen
capture function in your communications software, use it for this page.
That way, you won't have to go through the file download process if all
you wanted was the latest element set.

If you have any comments for the Club or BBS sysop, leave a message and
the sysops will respond.

Dale Martin, KG5U @ KA5KTH.#SETX.TX.USA.NA
Secretary, Johnson Space Center ARC
Houston, Texas


* AMATEUR SPACE SHOT *
======================
With funding from the National Space Society, the Pacific Rocket Society
(PRS) is building a nitric acid/furfuryl alcohol rocket designed to
achieve an altitude of 80 kilometers--the edge of space.

Of interest to the AMSAT folks is the television and data telemetry
payload designed and built by Duncan Cumming, KD6GKE.  (Duncan is a
native of Birmingham England and holds a PhD in Electrical Engineering
from Cambridge University.)  The system transmits video from a small
security camera at 434 MHz and data at 145.75 MHz.

The data channels include GPS, magnetometer, accelerometer, altimeter,
launch detector, engine temperatures and pressures and status switches.
The heart of the system is a Tattletale IV single board 6303 based
computer.

An article on Duncan's telemetry system, co-authored by George Morgan,
WB6ZUV, appears in the April 1994 issue of "High Power Rocketry."

The launch will be from the Pacific Rocket Society test site in the
Mojave Desert later this year.

The PRS meets monthly in the physics classroom of Chaminade College
Preparatory, West Hills, California.  Inquiries about the project can
be sent to PRS president Charles Pooley, KD6HKU at [e-mail] or
to Dave Reeves at [e-mail] or [e-mail].

[Info via Dave Reeves, KF6PJ/WA6BYE]


* FO-20 SCHEDULE *
==================
The FO-20 command station announced that FO-20 will be placed in Mode JA
(Analog transponder mode) during Field Day 1994 (25-Jun-94 18:00 UTC through
26-Jun-94 18:00 UTC).

The current operating schedule is as follows:

Analog mode:
    20-Apr-94 07:35 -to- 27-Apr-94 07:55 UTC
    11-May-94 06:54 -to- 18-May-94 07:20 UTC

Digital mode:
    Unless otherwise noted above.

[Info via Kazu Sakamoto, JJ1WTK]


* THANKS! *
===========
Thanks to all those who sent messages of appreciation to SpaceNews,
especially:

                     N9QKD             WT0N

and Bob, N7PTM, who uploads SpaceNews to the GEnie telephone BBS system.
Bob places SpaceNews in the Radio and Electronics section, and is told
it is available in the Space section as well.


* FEEDBACK/INPUT WELCOMED *
===========================
Mail to SpaceNews should be directed to the editor (John, KD2BD) via any
of the following paths:

FAX      : [phone]
PACKET   : KD2BD @ N2KZH.NJ.USA.NA
INTERNET : [e-mail]  -or- [e-mail]

MAIL     : John A. Magliacane, KD2BD
           Department of Engineering and Technology
           Advanced Technology Center
           Brookdale Community College
           Lincroft, New Jersey  07738
           U.S.A.


       <<=- SpaceNews: The first amateur newsletter read in space! -=>>

/EX

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Advanced Technology Center  |/\/\/\| Packet  : KD2BD @ N2KZH.NJ.USA.NA
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Lincroft, NJ  07738         * \/\/ * Morse   : -.-  -..  ..---  -...  -..

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Date: 18 Apr 1994 17:16:46 GMT
From: ihnp4.ucsd.edu!swrinde!sgiblab!cs.uoregon.edu!reuter.cse.ogi.edu!netnews.nwnet.net!owl.csrv.uidaho.edu!raven.csrv.uidaho.edu![e-mail]
Subject: 2-meter frequencies needed!
To: [e-mail]

Repeater Frequencies Needed:

I have recently purchased one of those Radio Shack specials, the 2
meter one.

I will be going on a trip this summer from Moscow Idaho to Albuquerque NM
and would like frequencies that I can listen to along the way (since I don't
have a license yet!).  I am planning to purchase the $6.00 frequency guide
from ARRL in the near future, but what I need are frequencies for the nearby
area of the following towns in the 2 meter range (144 to 148).

Towns:

Boise, Twin Falls, Salt Lake City, Cortez Colorado, Albuquerque NM.

If there are other towns on the map in between those areas that have repeater
frequencies, please include those also!
Thanks!
Hans Bechtel

--
Amiga Club President
Palouse Amiga Novices Developers Artists (PANDA)
Email Address: [e-mail]

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Date: Mon, 18 Apr 1994 15:23:24 GMT
From: ihnp4.ucsd.edu!swrinde!emory!europa.eng.gtefsd.com!library.ucla.edu!psgrain!nntp.cs.ubc.ca!utcsri!newsflash.concordia.ca!canopus.cc.umanitoba.ca!mona.muug.mb.ca![e-mail]
Subject: April - Amateur Radio Month ??
To: [e-mail]

I heard last week on the local broadcasting station that this month is
Amateur Radio Month.

When I enquired about this at our local club meeting, no one has ever
heard of this before.  So a quick call to the local broadcaster confirmed
that according to a service which track this sort of thing it is indeed
Amateur Radio Month.  And that this is promoted by ARRL.

Does anyone else know about this.
If we had known earlier we would have put on an event to help promote this!!

73
de  Derek
VE4HAY

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Date: Mon, 18 Apr 1994 11:23:21
From: ihnp4.ucsd.edu!library.ucla.edu!europa.eng.gtefsd.com!news.umbc.edu!eff!news.kei.com!ssd.intel.com!chnews!ornews.intel.com!ccm.hf.intel.com![e-mail]
Subject: Batteries LEAKED! Please HELP!!!
To: [e-mail]

In article <1994Apr15.222242.10548@kcvax1> [e-mail] writes:

>I seem to have a serious problem.  My girlfriend mistakenly unplugged
>my Pro 43 with normal energizer batteries and placed the plug in the
>charge jack.  To cut to the chase, my baterries leaked a bit.  Fortunately
>the scanner was in an upright position so it did not leak "up" too far.
>I just discovered this, but decided to take off the back cover before
>I proceeded.  The acid has discolored the bottom circuit board (the one
>on the side facing the keypad just below the battery contacts (where they
>connect).

>How do I get the acid stabalized and hope fully removed?


>Please e-mail suggestions to me asap because our newsreader downloads news
>packs once or twice a day.  I believe time is of the essence.

>Carter

>[e-mail]
>

For some reason, my outgoing email isn't working...

I'm no chemist, but I think baking soda (maybe mixed with a little water)
should do the trick.  I know it works with car batteries (lead acid), but I've
never tried it with alkalines.


Brett Miller N7OLQ                  [e-mail]
Intel Corp.
American Fork, UT

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Date: 18 Apr 94 21:58:44 GMT
From: [e-mail]
Subject: Batteries LEAKED! Please HELP!!!
To: [e-mail]

>I seem to have a serious problem.  My girlfriend mistakenly unplugged
>my Pro 43 with normal energizer batteries and placed the plug in the
>charge jack.  To cut to the chase, my baterries leaked a bit.

What you use to neutralize the cell leakage is relative to the cell used in the
radio.

In your case where Energizer cells were used, neutralize with kitchen ammonia.
Use a cotton swab and bathe the affected area.  If necessary to remove crusted
material, gently scratch with an Exacto knife blade.  Continue to bathe the
affected area with solution until there is no evidence of foaming/reaction.

Then, the most important step is to wash out the ammonia and acid with water.
Again, use a swab and flush the area many times and dry completely to remove
all traces of water.

Because the cell leakage and cleaning process removes all surface protection,
restore moisture as best possible.  Clear fingernail polish should be used on
all non-contact surfaces.  A light film of oil may be placed on contact
surfaces.

If the leakage had been from an alkaline cell, such as a nicad, use vinegar and
follow the same process as indicated above.

73

Hugh Wells,   W6WTU

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Date: 15 Apr 94 04:23:21 GMT
From: agate!ihnp4.ucsd.edu!library.ucla.edu!europa.eng.gtefsd.com!news.umbc.edu!eff!news.kei.com!news.oc.com!csci-wiermac.etsu.edu![e-mail]
Subject: Heath HP23[abc]?
To: [e-mail]

I've been looking for the AC power supply to run
a boatanchor HW32(a) Heath rig I have. I have located
one, but it appears to be an HP23. I believe there were
also a and maybe b and c models of the power supply. I'm
assuming that these were revisions of the original.

Can anyone say  anything about the differences
between the earlier/later versions?

THANKS & 73 de WB5KXH



    ======== insert usual disclaimers here ============
      Bob Wier, East Texas State U., Commerce, Texas
keeper of the Adobe Photoshop, MC68HC11, ICOM mailing lists
      [e-mail] (watch for address change)

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Date: 18 Apr 1994 16:44:55 GMT
From: pa.dec.com!nntpd.lkg.dec.com!crl.dec.com!utne.zk3.dec.com![e-mail]
Subject: HostMaster Mac
To: [e-mail]

|>Steven L Goldstein ([e-mail]) wrote:
|>: Does anybody have experience w/ Kantronics' Hostmaster for Macintosh? I'm
|>: leaning toward the purchase of a KamPlus, and am wondering if I should
|>: get Hostmaster or some other third-party multimode controller software.
|>: I've also heard that you must use Hostmaster software in order to utilize
|>: the KamPlus' ability to simultaneously operate HF and VHF. Is this true?
|>: 73 de KB2PWM

I must second sandy's comments about HostMaster for the mac; I'd been using
terminal programs for several years (whitekinight, miicrophone, etc), and
it was during a rtty qso with another kam+ user that I came to appreciate
what HostMaster could do; Since I bought it I've never gone back to a term
emulator, and wonder why it took me so long...

Whist on the bandwagon, I'll also second the mention of MARATHON, which
i've used in only one contest but *loved*;
-jim

--
=======================================================================
Jim McHale,NM1W                     First Strike Software Inc
    Mac/OSF/Unix consulting                603-329-7885
[e-mail]                  Packet: [e-mail]
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Date: 18 Apr 1994 15:16:47 GMT
From: ihnp4.ucsd.edu!usc!howland.reston.ans.net!vixen.cso.uiuc.edu!usenet.ucs.indiana.edu!master.cs.rose-hulman.edu![e-mail]
Subject: Katashi Nose, KH6IJ, 1916-1994
To: [e-mail]

QST:

"Nose" was my first Hawaii contact.  His voice was weak but he hung in
there.

I told him that I had wanted a QSO with him for quite a while since his
call was the same as my dad's.

My dad got his license in 1917.  His call was 9IJ. (no other prefix in
those days.)

When Nose sent me his QSL card, he included a very nice note with it
commending me and my dad.  What a nice guy. I remember all those great
articles in QST.

I worked him one other time about a year ago from the club station here,
W9NAA.  His QSL is displayed prominently on the shack wall.

QRX, good friend.

Jack

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Date: 18 Apr 94 22:53:58 GMT
From: agate!cat.cis.Brown.EDU!noc.near.net!news.delphi.com!BIX.com![e-mail]
Subject: License Delay
To: [e-mail]

For what it's worth to those still waiting, my license just arrived
today, exactly 70 days = 10 weeks after taking the exams on Feb 7.

Regards,
Doug Hamilton    KD1UJ     [e-mail]      Ph 508-358-5715
Hamilton Laboratories, 13 Old Farm Road, Wayland, MA  01778-3117

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Date: 18 Apr 94 19:33:44 GMT
From: sdd.hp.com!hpscit.sc.hp.com!cupnews0.cup.hp.com![e-mail]
Subject: radio in caves
To: [e-mail]

John Derry ([e-mail]) wrote:
: howdy

: Question:  What would be the best band for radio communication inside
: of caves.
: ===============
: Don;

: Write to the NSS.  (Does it still exist?)  There was an article on this
: quite a while back.

: 73 de Jack, K9CUN  (used to be spelunker)
having never tried it, I would opt for 2 mtrs or 70 cm. Seems the VHF/ low
UHF would bounce around before being attenuated. I think HF would be absorbed.

Of course the range might be some what dismal, it is after all
line-of-sight :-)

Jim, WA6SDM
[e-mail]

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Date: 18 Apr 1994 15:20:56 GMT
From: ihnp4.ucsd.edu!usc!howland.reston.ans.net!vixen.cso.uiuc.edu!usenet.ucs.indiana.edu!master.cs.rose-hulman.edu![e-mail]
Subject: What's the best freq for underground radio?
To: [e-mail]

- >Question:  What would be the best band for radio communication inside
-> >of caves.  I've only tried 2 meters at 5w and had limited success.
-> >Would 6 meters be any better, 10 meters? On two meters I can get
-> >reasonable propagation down long tunnels and through a squeeze or two.
-> >I'm assuming that the signals are doing a lot of bouncing around off
-of
-> >the rock walls down there.  Also, some caves seem to be a lot better
-> >then others.
-> Dan
-> VE3DCL
-> --

===============
Don;

Write to the NSS.  (Does it still exist?)  There was an article on this
quite a while back.

73 de Jack, K9CUN

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Date: 18 Apr 1994 16:20:01 GMT
From: ihnp4.ucsd.edu!usc!math.ohio-state.edu!jussieu.fr!univ-lyon1.fr!swidir.switch.ch!scsing.switch.ch!news.dfn.de!news.uni-jena.de!prakinf2.PrakInf.TU-Ilmenau.DE!hekla![e-mail]
Subject: WWW-Page for HAMs
To: [e-mail]

There is a new service with the HAMs WWW page at Technical University
of Ilmenau.
The service is still in test but some useful information maybe already
included for you, for instance QSL information from WPX phone contest 94.
Try it...

<A HREF = "http://server.systemtechnik.tu-ilmenau.de/ham.html">

on 141.24.40.1

DL5ATP
--
Thomas Planke                           [e-mail]
Technical University of Ilmenau                    Phone: [phone]

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Date: 18 Apr 94 19:37:30 GMT
From: sdd.hp.com!hpscit.sc.hp.com!cupnews0.cup.hp.com![e-mail]
Subject: WWW-Page for HAMs
To: [e-mail]

Thomas Planke ([e-mail]) wrote:
: There is a new service with the HAMs WWW page at Technical University
: of Ilmenau.
: <A HREF = "http://server.systemtechnik.tu-ilmenau.de/ham.html">

Also check out:

       http://server.systemtechnik.tu-ilmenau.de/ham.html

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Date: 18 Apr 94 16:56:27 GMT
From: dog.ee.lbl.gov!agate!library.ucla.edu!news.ucdavis.edu!modem64.ucdavis.edu![e-mail]
To: [e-mail]

References <[e-mail]>, <2opkhq$[e-mail]>, <2opl3m$[e-mail]>
Subject : Re: Proposed Illinois law to pre-empt antenna restrictions

In article <2opl3m$[e-mail]> [e-mail] (Clark Savage Turner) writes:
>From: [e-mail] (Clark Savage Turner)
>Subject: Re: Proposed Illinois law to pre-empt antenna restrictions
>Date: 16 Apr 1994 14:25:10 -0700
>Keywords: PRB-1, Illinois Law, Antenna Pre-emption

>One more thing.....


>Shoot, if I was on the Supreme Court, I'd fix this mess and we would all
>enjoy a more realistic balance of Amateur Radio antenna rights versus the
>health and safety of the public.

Let me know when the trial balloon gets floated.  I'l be sure to get myself
heard.  We know there is a trial balloon two-three weeks before this
administration does anything.

cheers,
Dan

ps.  nice to see your name on a post again.


=================================================================
Dan Todd    [e-mail]    KC6UUD
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Bill Clinton and Al Gore know that the Constitution guarantees
an individuals basic right to keep and bear arms, and they
will uphold that right.  - Whitehouse Position Paper
=================================================================

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Date: Mon, 18 Apr 1994 16:10:04 GMT
From: ihnp4.ucsd.edu!library.ucla.edu!psgrain!nntp.cs.ubc.ca!alberta!quartz.ucs.ualberta.ca!tribune.usask.ca!kakwa.ucs.ualberta.ca!gov.nt.ca![e-mail]
To: [e-mail]

References <[e-mail]>, <[e-mail]>, <[e-mail]>ta.ca
Subject : Re: Working AO-21 with TH-78A


In a previous article, [e-mail] (Greg Dolkas) says:

>Can you really work AO-21 from a handheld?  I've tried using my Yaesu 767GX
>(10 watts) into an 8 element Quagi, with not even a hint of a change in the
>downlink static.
>
>Am I doing something wrong?  I had the uplink tuned to 435.016, and even tried
>to move it around a little (+/- 5khz or so).  Judging from the conversations
>I hear on the bird, most folks seem to have complete OCSAR setups with BIG
>antennae and lots of power (100w range).
>
>Greg  KD6KGW
>
>p.s. I've also not had any luck with FO-20, but I've made dozens of contacts
>on RS-10.

I tried for a month to work Oscar 21 with my FT767GX and 10 watts.  Even with
a quagi or medium size helix and no one else on the bird at all it just
doesn't have enough kick to get through.  I picked up a 70cm amp kit
from Communications Concepts.  Less than $200, you just add connectors and
a heat sink and away you go.  It is rated for 18W in 100W out at 28VDC but
I drive it with the 10 watts from the 767 and use the 767's internal 24VDC
power and get about 60 watts output.  Even into a ground plane or discone
antenna that works OK for AO-21.  You just have to wait until the BIG GUNS
take a breath and slip your call in.  If you add a high gain antenna
(I'm using a 10 turn helix) you can work AO-21 anytime its above the
horizon.
If you're in a hurry to make some FM satellite contacts, try AO-27
(145.85up/436.800down +/- 13kHz doppler).  Ten watts to a ground plane
is plenty for this one, although it is only scheduled on weekends and
then only when the solar panels are illuminated by the sun.

*NOTE TO ALL AO-27 USERS*

If you don't hear your own downlink right away, tune between 436.875 and
436.915 and *LISTEN* for activity.  Also, you might require a filter on
your receiver to cancel to 3rd harmonic from the 2m uplink.
Many an AO-27 pass is unusable because of strong stations that cannot
hear the satellite crooning "Heeelllooo" for the duration of the pass.

73
CU on the birds...
John
VE8EV

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