[amsat-bb] AMSAT-BB Digest, Vol 14, Issue 149
VA3MA - Dan Howard
va3ma.va3ma at gmail.com
Wed Apr 17 18:43:58 UTC 2019
Question...
why doesn't the bulletin board number the actual emails relative to the
numbers that appear in the short list up front??
Sure would make it easier to find a particular subject your interested in
instead of having to list thru everything
Dan VA3MA
Life Member 1399
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> 1. ANS-107 AMSAT News Service Special Bulletin - First Ham in
> Space, AMSAT Life Member, Owen Garriott, W5LFL, SK (Paul Stoetzer)
> 2. ARISS News Release (ANR) No. 19-08 (n4csitwo at bellsouth.net)
> 3. TQSL and mult grid roves (K5ZM)
> 4. Noise on 2 Meter Attic Antenna (Les Rayburn)
> 5. SatPC32 and IC-9700 (g4bbh at btinternet.com)
> 6. Re: SatPC32 and IC-9700 (Dave Webb KB1PVH)
> 7. Re: TQSL and mult grid roves (Don KB2YSI)
> 8. PO-101 Working? (walterh at k5wh.net)
> 9. Re: PO-101 Working? (Paul Stoetzer)
> 10. Re: PO-101 Working? (walterh at k5wh.net)
> 11. Re: PO-101 Working? (Roy Dean)
> 12. FUNcube Warehouse Changes (David Johnson)
> 13. Re: TQSL and mult grid roves (KI7UNJ Tucker)
>
>
>
> ---------- Forwarded message ----------
> From: Paul Stoetzer <n8hm at arrl.net>
> To: ans at amsat.org, AMSAT BB <amsat-bb at amsat.org>
> Cc:
> Bcc:
> Date: Tue, 16 Apr 2019 22:11:57 -0400
> Subject: [amsat-bb] ANS-107 AMSAT News Service Special Bulletin - First
> Ham in Space, AMSAT Life Member, Owen Garriott, W5LFL, SK
> AMSAT NEWS SERVICE SPECIAL BULLETIN
> ANS-107.01
>
> In this Special Bulletin:
>
> * First Ham in Space, AMSAT Life Member, Owen Garriott, W5LFL, SK
>
> SB SAT @ AMSAT $ANS-107.01
> ANS-107 AMSAT News Service Special Bulletin
>
> AMSAT News Service Special Bulletin 107.01
> From AMSAT HQ KENSINGTON, MD
> DATE April 17, 2019
> To All RADIO AMATEURS
> BID: $ANS-107.01
>
> It is with great sadness that the ARISS team recognizes the passing of
> our great friend and colleague Astronaut Owen Garriott, W5LFL (SK).
> Owen Garriott died at his home in Huntsville, Alabama on April 15,
> 2019.
>
> A passionate amateur radio operator and ionospheric physics re-
> searcher, Owen inspired the amateur radio community to reach for the
> stars. His multi-decade vision to bring amateur radio with him as
> part of his journey in space was realized in 1983 on the STS-9 Space
> Shuttle Columbia mission, where hams the world over for the first time
> heard a fellow ham call CQ from space. As the first to operate ham
> radio in space, Owen blazed a trail that has enabled countless people
> from around the world to experience what it is like to journey into
> space and explore our universe. As a result, he inspired the inter-
> national amateur radio community to extend his modest ham station on
> STS-9 into an international human spaceflight ham radio program that
> has spanned the Space Shuttle, Mir Space Station, and International
> Space Station.
>
> A member of the U.S. Astronaut Hall of Fame, Owen Garriott was a
> pioneer and innovator in all his endeavors…including amateur radio.
> Selected as a NASA scientist-astronaut in 1965, Garriott was the
> science-pilot for Skylab 3, the second crewed Skylab mission. Skylab
> was the first U.S. space station, housing 3 different crew expeditions
> from May 1973-February 1974. Owen spent approximately 60 days on
> Skylab, doing solar physics research, human physiological research and
> conducting 3 spacewalks to repair Skylab and extend its research cap-
> abilities.
>
> Owen’s next flight into space, as part of an international crew on
> the STS-9 Space Shuttle Columbia mission, cemented amateur radio’s
> future as part of the human spaceflight experience. STS-9 was
> launched from the Kennedy Space Center, Florida on November 28, 1983.
> Onboard Columbia was an internationally developed space laboratory,
> Spacelab-1, which pioneered international spaceflight research with
> over 70 separate experiments---a precursor to the research currently
> being accomplished on the International Space Station (ISS). Onboard
> also was a Motorola 2-meter handheld radio with a window mounted
> antenna to facilitate ham radio contacts between W5LFL and hams on the
> ground. On December 1, the third day of his mission, Owen donned his
> headset and made history by communicating with Lance Collister,
> WA1JXN, in Frenchtown, Montana. In W5LFL’s own words, here is an
> excerpt of his first contact: “W5LFL in Columbia is calling CQ and
> standing by. Go ahead. Hello WA1JXN, WA1 Juliet X‐ray November, this
> is W5LFL. I picked up your signals fairly weakly. I think our attitude
> is not really the best as yet, but you're our first contact from
> orbit. WA1 Juliet X‐ray November, how do you read? Over.”
>
> Owen’s ham contacts on STS-9 were trailblazing for many reasons. They
> represented the first ham radio contact from a human in space to
> someone on Earth. They allowed the general public to directly listen
> and communicate with an on-orbit crew where, prior to this, only NASA
> mission control personnel or heads of State (U.S. Presidents, etc.)
> could talk to astronauts from space. And the mission also demonstrated
> that a group of volunteers could successfully build a ham radio
> station for a human spaceflight vehicle and get it formally approved
> by a space agency.
>
> Owen spent decades attempting to carry out ham radio on one of his
> missions, employing gentle assertiveness and steadfast patience to
> realize his dream. In 1965, when NASA was considering Owen for a
> planned lunar flight on Apollo 18, 19 or 20, Project MOONRAY was
> proposed by the Project OSCAR team. Project MOONRAY would support
> amateur radio operations from the surface of the moon. This init-
> iative was scuttled when Apollo lunar expeditions ended at Apollo 17.
> Prior to his flight on Skylab, AMSAT submitted a proposal to NASA
> called SKYLARC (Skylab Amateur Radio Communications). Unfortunately,
> this proposal was turned down. But, as they say, the 3rd time was a
> charm on STS-9 and ham radio is now a human spaceflight reality.
> Also, it should be noted that an AMSAT/ARISS International team is
> pursuing Owen’s plans to fly ham radio to the moon via several lunar
> proposal initiatives, including the Lunar Gateway.
>
> Owen inspired legions of amateur radio operators, world-wide, to sup-
> port human spaceflight amateur radio endeavors and for countless
> individuals to become ham radio operators. This includes his son,
> Richard, W5KWQ, who together with Owen became the first multi-
> generational American ham radio operators to communicate from space.
>
> On behalf of the ARISS International Team, we would like to extend our
> sincere condolences to the Garriott family, including Owen’s son
> Richard, W5KWQ and Owen’s wife Eve. As Owen has inspired the amateur
> radio community to reach for the stars may we wish Owen Garriott God-
> speed and a wonderful journey amongst the stars.
>
> Ad Astra!
>
> 73, Frank Bauer, KA3HDO
> ARISS International Chair
> AMSAT V.P. for Human Spaceflight Programs
>
> [ANS thanks Frank Bauer, KA3HDO, ARISS International Chair / AMSAT
> Vice President for Human Spaceflight Programs for the above
> information]
>
> The above article, with accompanying pictures, is available on the
> AMSAT website at https://tinyurl.com/ANS-107
>
> /EX
>
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> 73 and Remember to help keep Amateur Radio in space,
>
> This week's ANS Contributing Editor,
>
> Paul Stoetzer, N8HM
> n8hm at amsat dot org
>
>
>
>
> ---------- Forwarded message ----------
> From: <n4csitwo at bellsouth.net>
> To: <amsat-bb at amsat.org>
> Cc:
> Bcc:
> Date: Tue, 16 Apr 2019 23:39:00 -0400
> Subject: [amsat-bb] ARISS News Release (ANR) No. 19-08
>
>
>
>
>
> ARISS News Release
> No. 19-08
>
> Dave Jordan, AA4KN
>
> ARISS PR
>
> aa4kn at amsat.org
>
> April 16, 2019
>
>
>
> All,
> It is with great sadness that the ARISS team recognizes the passing of our
> great friend and colleague Astronaut Owen Garriott, W5LFL (SK). Owen
> Garriott died at his home in Huntsville, Alabama on April 15, 2019.
>
> A passionate amateur radio operator and ionospheric physics researcher,
> Owen
> inspired the amateur radio community to reach for the stars. His
> multi-decade vision to bring amateur radio with him as part of his journey
> in space was realized in 1983 on the STS-9 Space Shuttle Columbia mission,
> where hams the world over for the first time heard a fellow ham call CQ
> from
> space. As the first to operate ham radio in space, Owen blazed a trail
> that
> has enabled countless people from around the world to experience what it is
> like to journey into space and explore our universe. As a result, he
> inspired the international amateur radio community to extend his modest ham
> station on STS-9 into an international human spaceflight ham radio program
> that has spanned the Space Shuttle, Mir Space Station, and International
> Space Station.
>
> A member of the U.S. Astronaut Hall of Fame, Owen Garriott was a pioneer
> and
> innovator in all his endeavors.including amateur radio. Selected as a NASA
> scientist-astronaut in 1965, Garriott was the science-pilot for Skylab 3,
> the second crewed Skylab mission. Skylab was the first U.S. space station,
> housing 3 different crew expeditions from May 1973-February 1974. Owen
> spent approximately 60 days on Skylab, doing solar physics research, human
> physiological research and conducting 3 spacewalks to repair Skylab and
> extend its research capabilities.
>
> Owen's next flight into space, as part of an international crew on the
> STS-9 Space Shuttle Columbia mission, cemented amateur radio's future as
> part of the human spaceflight experience. STS-9 was launched from the
> Kennedy Space Center, Florida on November 28, 1983. Onboard Columbia was
> an
> internationally developed space laboratory, Spacelab-1, which pioneered
> international spaceflight research with over 70 separate experiments---a
> precursor to the research currently being accomplished on the International
> Space Station (ISS). Onboard also was a Motorola 2-meter handheld radio
> with a window mounted antenna to facilitate ham radio contacts between
> W5LFL
> and hams on the ground. On December 1, the third day of his mission, Owen
> donned his headset and made history by communicating with Lance Collister,
> WA1JXN, in Frenchtown, Montana. In W5LFL's own words, here is an excerpt of
> his first contact: "W5LFL in Columbia is calling CQ and standing by. Go
> ahead. Hello WA1JXN, WA1 Juliet X-ray November, this is W5LFL. I picked up
> your signals fairly weakly. I think our attitude is not really the best as
> yet, but you're our first contact from orbit. WA1 Juliet X-ray November,
> how do you read? Over."
>
> Owen's ham contacts on STS-9 were trailblazing for many reasons. They
> represented the first ham radio contact from a human in space to someone on
> Earth. They allowed the general public to directly listen and communicate
> with an on-orbit crew where, prior to this, only NASA mission control
> personnel or heads of State (U.S. Presidents, etc.) could talk to
> astronauts
> from space. And the mission also demonstrated that a group of volunteers
> could successfully build a ham radio station for a human spaceflight
> vehicle
> and get it formally approved by a space agency.
>
> Owen spent decades attempting to carry out ham radio on one of his
> missions,
> employing gentle assertiveness and steadfast patience to realize his dream.
> In 1965, when NASA was considering Owen for a planned lunar flight on
> Apollo
> 18, 19 or 20, Project MOONRAY was proposed by the Project OSCAR team.
> Project MOONRAY would support amateur radio operations from the surface of
> the moon. This initiative was scuttled when Apollo lunar expeditions ended
> at Apollo-17. Prior to his flight on Skylab, AMSAT submitted a proposal to
> NASA called SKYLARC (Skylab Amateur Radio Communications). Unfortunately,
> this proposal was turned down. But, as they say, the 3rd time was a charm
> on STS-9 and ham radio is now a human spaceflight reality. Also, it should
> be noted that an ARISS/AMSAT international team is pursuing Owen's plans to
> fly ham radio to the moon via several lunar proposal initiatives, including
> the Lunar Gateway.
>
> Owen inspired legions of amateur radio operators, world-wide, to support
> human spaceflight amateur radio endeavors and for countless individuals to
> become ham radio operators. This includes his son, Richard, W5KWQ, who
> together with Owen became the first multi-generational American ham radio
> operators to communicate from space.
>
> On behalf of the ARISS International Team, we would like to extend our
> sincere condolences to the Garriott family, including Owen's son Richard,
> W5KWQ and Owen's wife Eve. As Owen has inspired the amateur radio
> community to reach for the stars may we wish Owen Garriott Godspeed and a
> wonderful journey amongst the stars.
>
> Ad Astra!
> 73, Frank Bauer, KA3HDO
>
> ARISS International Chair
>
> AMSAT V.P. for Human Spaceflight Programs
>
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> About ARISS
>
> Amateur Radio on the International Space Station (ARISS) is a cooperative
> venture of international amateur radio societies and the space agencies
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> ---------- Forwarded message ----------
> From: K5ZM <k5zm at comcast.net>
> To: <amsat-bb at amsat.org>
> Cc:
> Bcc:
> Date: Tue, 16 Apr 2019 20:51:05 -0700
> Subject: [amsat-bb] TQSL and mult grid roves
> Hi all.
>
>
>
> I posted this to the AMSAT FB page before thinking it might have been
> better
> to post here. I'll soon be making my first multi grid rove and am looking
> for insight on how best to set up TQSL. How complex do my rules/qso sets
> need to be for this? Can I/should I consider using the and/any rule for
> neighboring grids? Been pondering this for a couple days now and not really
> making a lot of progress.
>
>
>
> Tnx es 73
>
>
>
> Ian, K5ZM
>
>
>
>
>
> ---------- Forwarded message ----------
> From: Les Rayburn <les at highnoonfilm.com>
> To: AMSAT BB <amsat-bb at amsat.org>
> Cc:
> Bcc:
> Date: Wed, 17 Apr 2019 02:46:26 -0500
> Subject: [amsat-bb] Noise on 2 Meter Attic Antenna
> I live in a very crowded, suburban neighborhood with a strict HOA. No
> outside antennas allowed.
>
> Luckily, I have a large attic with plenty of height. This has allowed me
> to mount a Az-El rotor with a 4 element 2 Meter Yagi, and an 11 Element 432
> Yagi. Also found room a 15 element loop Yagi for 1.2 GHz.
>
> Everything works great except when I’m operating birds with a 2 Meter
> downlink. Noise in some directions can be very high on that band. I’ve
> eliminated all noise sources inside my own home, but have neighbors that
> are putting out a lot of noise across the VHF spectrum.
>
> This basically limits me to passes above about 20 degrees for those birds.
> Once I get up to a high enough elevation angle, the noise goes away.
>
> Anything else I can try? Would a 2 Meter band filter help?
>
> 73,
>
> Les Rayburn, N1LF
> Maylene, AL
> EM63nf
> AMSAT #38965, ARRL Life Member, CVHS Life Member, SVHF Member
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
> ---------- Forwarded message ----------
> From: <g4bbh at btinternet.com>
> To: <amsat-bb at amsat.org>
> Cc:
> Bcc:
> Date: Wed, 17 Apr 2019 10:59:59 +0100
> Subject: [amsat-bb] SatPC32 and IC-9700
> I have an IC-9700 and set up SatPC32 for the IC-9100 as it is the nearest
> option and simply changed the CI-V address. It seems to work OK on cross
> band duplex but I don't seem to be able to find a way to handle the simplex
> satellites. Sometimes I have been able to get the radio to switch to the
> downlink frequency it does not apply the doppler correction on transmit.
> Any Ideas?
>
> Dick G4BBH
>
>
>
>
>
> ---------- Forwarded message ----------
> From: Dave Webb KB1PVH <kb1pvh at gmail.com>
> To: Richard Ferryman <g4bbh at btinternet.com>, AMSAT -BB <amsat-bb at amsat.org
> >
> Cc:
> Bcc:
> Date: Wed, 17 Apr 2019 06:34:26 -0400
> Subject: Re: [amsat-bb] SatPC32 and IC-9700
> Did you try using SatPC32 ISS instead of the regular SatPC32 for simplex/in
> band satellites?
>
> Dave-KB1PVH
>
>
> Sent from my Galaxy S9
>
> On Wed, Apr 17, 2019, 6:03 AM Richard Ferryman via AMSAT-BB <
> amsat-bb at amsat.org> wrote:
>
> > I have an IC-9700 and set up SatPC32 for the IC-9100 as it is the nearest
> > option and simply changed the CI-V address. It seems to work OK on
> cross
> > band duplex but I don't seem to be able to find a way to handle the
> simplex
> > satellites. Sometimes I have been able to get the radio to switch to the
> > downlink frequency it does not apply the doppler correction on transmit.
> > Any Ideas?
> >
> > Dick G4BBH
> >
> > _______________________________________________
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>
>
> ---------- Forwarded message ----------
> From: Don KB2YSI <kb2ysi at gmail.com>
> To: K5ZM <k5zm at comcast.net>
> Cc: AMSAT BB <amsat-bb at amsat.org>
> Bcc:
> Date: Wed, 17 Apr 2019 06:41:40 -0400
> Subject: Re: [amsat-bb] TQSL and mult grid roves
> I think you might be crossing a few thought streams here.
>
> TSQL needs to have a location for every different operating location. You
> can go as specific as you would like, i.e. 6 digit grid squares, counties,
> parks, etc... Or stop at 4 digits and the State, this would be faster if
> you do multiple locations in the same grid+state. For grid lines I only
> have tried 4 digit grid squares, not sure if it will take longer ones.
>
> As for Rules, that is, as far as I know, setup in thebLoTW award area. I
> have a few ands & ors in my VUCC award account because I operate portable
> and might not be in my 6 digit grid square for each QSO.
>
>
> I hpe this was helpful and on topic for your question. At least this is
> information that would have saved me some time when I got started.
>
> Feel free to email me off list if you (or anyone else) want.
>
>
> On Tue, Apr 16, 2019, 23:51 K5ZM via AMSAT-BB <amsat-bb at amsat.org> wrote:
>
> > Hi all.
> >
> >
> >
> > I posted this to the AMSAT FB page before thinking it might have been
> > better
> > to post here. I'll soon be making my first multi grid rove and am looking
> > for insight on how best to set up TQSL. How complex do my rules/qso sets
> > need to be for this? Can I/should I consider using the and/any rule for
> > neighboring grids? Been pondering this for a couple days now and not
> really
> > making a lot of progress.
> >
> >
> >
> > Tnx es 73
> >
> >
> >
> > Ian, K5ZM
> >
> > _______________________________________________
> > Sent via AMSAT-BB at amsat.org. AMSAT-NA makes this open forum available
> > to all interested persons worldwide without requiring membership.
> Opinions
> > expressed
> > are solely those of the author, and do not reflect the official views of
> > AMSAT-NA.
> > Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite
> program!
> > Subscription settings: https://www.amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb
> >
>
>
>
>
> ---------- Forwarded message ----------
> From: <walterh at k5wh.net>
> To: <AMSAT-BB at amsat.org>
> Cc:
> Bcc:
> Date: Wed, 17 Apr 2019 09:25:54 -0500
> Subject: [amsat-bb] PO-101 Working?
> Does anyone happen to know the operational status of PO-101?
>
>
>
> I see that it's getting reported as working from several stations in Japan,
> but it seems to be very silent over the US on multiple passes.
>
>
>
> Perhaps it's only available during certain locations?
>
>
>
> Many thanks,
>
>
>
> Walter/K5WH
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
> ---------- Forwarded message ----------
> From: Paul Stoetzer <n8hm at arrl.net>
> To: Walter Holmes <walterh at k5wh.net>
> Cc: AMSAT BB <AMSAT-BB at amsat.org>
> Bcc:
> Date: Wed, 17 Apr 2019 10:28:48 -0400
> Subject: Re: [amsat-bb] PO-101 Working?
> It's only in testing right now and has been activated for just a few passes
> over the United States. There should be a regular operating schedule in
> place fairly soon from what I understand.
>
> 73,
>
> Paul, N8HM
>
> On Wed, Apr 17, 2019 at 10:26 AM Walter Holmes via AMSAT-BB <
> amsat-bb at amsat.org> wrote:
>
> > Does anyone happen to know the operational status of PO-101?
> >
> >
> >
> > I see that it's getting reported as working from several stations in
> Japan,
> > but it seems to be very silent over the US on multiple passes.
> >
> >
> >
> > Perhaps it's only available during certain locations?
> >
> >
> >
> > Many thanks,
> >
> >
> >
> > Walter/K5WH
> >
> >
> >
> > _______________________________________________
> > Sent via AMSAT-BB at amsat.org. AMSAT-NA makes this open forum available
> > to all interested persons worldwide without requiring membership.
> Opinions
> > expressed
> > are solely those of the author, and do not reflect the official views of
> > AMSAT-NA.
> > Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite
> program!
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> >
>
>
>
>
> ---------- Forwarded message ----------
> From: <walterh at k5wh.net>
> To: "'Paul Stoetzer'" <n8hm at arrl.net>
> Cc: "'AMSAT BB'" <AMSAT-BB at amsat.org>
> Bcc:
> Date: Wed, 17 Apr 2019 09:31:24 -0500
> Subject: Re: [amsat-bb] PO-101 Working?
> Ahh, thanks for the update Paul..
>
>
>
>
>
> Walter/K5WH
>
>
>
> From: Paul Stoetzer <n8hm at arrl.net>
> Sent: Wednesday, April 17, 2019 9:29 AM
> To: Walter Holmes <walterh at k5wh.net>
> Cc: AMSAT BB <AMSAT-BB at amsat.org>
> Subject: Re: [amsat-bb] PO-101 Working?
>
>
>
> It's only in testing right now and has been activated for just a few
> passes over the United States. There should be a regular operating schedule
> in place fairly soon from what I understand.
>
>
>
> 73,
>
>
>
> Paul, N8HM
>
>
>
> On Wed, Apr 17, 2019 at 10:26 AM Walter Holmes via AMSAT-BB <
> amsat-bb at amsat.org <mailto:amsat-bb at amsat.org> > wrote:
>
> Does anyone happen to know the operational status of PO-101?
>
>
>
> I see that it's getting reported as working from several stations in Japan,
> but it seems to be very silent over the US on multiple passes.
>
>
>
> Perhaps it's only available during certain locations?
>
>
>
> Many thanks,
>
>
>
> Walter/K5WH
>
>
>
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> ---------- Forwarded message ----------
> From: Roy Dean <royldean at gmail.com>
> To: amsat-bb at amsat.org
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> Date: Wed, 17 Apr 2019 10:48:33 -0400
> Subject: Re: [amsat-bb] PO-101 Working?
> Paul (Drew?),
>
> Any news if it's been submitted to ARRL for LotW? (last check, it wasn't an
> option - but I've been pretty bad in updating TQSL)
>
> --Roy
> K3RLD
>
>
> > It's only in testing right now and has been activated for just a few
> passes
> > over the United States. There should be a regular operating schedule in
> > place fairly soon from what I understand. 73, Paul, N8HM
>
>
>
>
> ---------- Forwarded message ----------
> From: David Johnson <dave at g4dpz.me.uk>
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> Date: Wed, 17 Apr 2019 15:53:19 +0100
> Subject: [amsat-bb] FUNcube Warehouse Changes
> Hi,
>
> ALL data (and rankings) are now being directed to data.amsat-uk.org
>
> I will update the scores on http://data.amsat-uk.org/ranking <
> http://data.amsat-uk.org/ranking> over the next couple of days.
> I will also create a page similar to that which you are familiar:
> http://warehouse.funcube.org.uk/ranking.html?satelliteId=2 <
> http://warehouse.funcube.org.uk/ranking.html?satelliteId=2>
>
> 73
>
> Dave, G4DPZ
>
>
>
> ---------- Forwarded message ----------
> From: KI7UNJ Tucker <ki7unj at gmail.com>
> To: Don KB2YSI <kb2ysi at gmail.com>
> Cc: AMSAT BB <amsat-bb at amsat.org>
> Bcc:
> Date: Wed, 17 Apr 2019 07:54:57 -0700
> Subject: Re: [amsat-bb] TQSL and mult grid roves
> +1 for what KB2YSI said.
>
> Yes gridlines and grid corners it will take 6 digit grids, an Example from
> my DM Rove here is the location in TQSL (DM16xa,DM15xx,DM26aa,DM25ax).
>
> As for VUCC/WAS award rules, the biggest thing is figuring out your
> VUCC/WAS circle and knowing what locations would be in or out of your
> circle. Keep in mind VUCC circle is bigger then WAS.
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
> On Wed, Apr 17, 2019 at 3:42 AM Don KB2YSI via AMSAT-BB <
> amsat-bb at amsat.org>
> wrote:
>
> > I think you might be crossing a few thought streams here.
> >
> > TSQL needs to have a location for every different operating location. You
> > can go as specific as you would like, i.e. 6 digit grid squares,
> counties,
> > parks, etc... Or stop at 4 digits and the State, this would be faster if
> > you do multiple locations in the same grid+state. For grid lines I only
> > have tried 4 digit grid squares, not sure if it will take longer ones.
> >
> > As for Rules, that is, as far as I know, setup in thebLoTW award area. I
> > have a few ands & ors in my VUCC award account because I operate portable
> > and might not be in my 6 digit grid square for each QSO.
> >
> >
> > I hpe this was helpful and on topic for your question. At least this is
> > information that would have saved me some time when I got started.
> >
> > Feel free to email me off list if you (or anyone else) want.
> >
> >
> > On Tue, Apr 16, 2019, 23:51 K5ZM via AMSAT-BB <amsat-bb at amsat.org>
> wrote:
> >
> > > Hi all.
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > > I posted this to the AMSAT FB page before thinking it might have been
> > > better
> > > to post here. I'll soon be making my first multi grid rove and am
> looking
> > > for insight on how best to set up TQSL. How complex do my rules/qso
> sets
> > > need to be for this? Can I/should I consider using the and/any rule for
> > > neighboring grids? Been pondering this for a couple days now and not
> > really
> > > making a lot of progress.
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > > Tnx es 73
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > > Ian, K5ZM
> > >
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