Aves Specta - wish granted

Rokia Traore, Tchamantche

scott — Tue, 05 Jan 2010 18:12:16 -0800

Santa granted, but not to me. Very fine. KCRW kudos.

FX + X30 = XVII

scott — Tue, 02 Jun 2009 18:25:08 -0700

The Winbook FX turns 13 in 10 days. The Axim X30 will be 4.

Martin Simpson, The Prodigal Son

scott — Sun, 04 Jan 2009 18:35:50 -0800

Has stood several listenings, but not yet the one that makes it click. It'll happen.

Tnx X.

Juana Molina, Un Dia

scott — Sun, 04 Jan 2009 18:23:04 -0800

On first listen and a half, a stellar submission.

Thanks, X.

Arrow II Satellite Antenna

scott — Mon, 17 Nov 2008 19:40:10 -0800

The WA5VJB pair has been wonderful for a year, but taking a step to an Arrow II 146/437-10BP satellite antenna, sans duplexer, would enhance enjoyment and, quite likely, signals received via the birds.

EDIT: Ordered, arrived, and mostly assembled. New feedlines will be necessary.

Thanks, KT.

WB1AAT summarized Arrow versus Elk on the AMSAT-BB...

ELK
+ cheaper all around
+ can be easily set up for permanent use
+ easier to aim due to wider beam width. Log periodic are like this.
+ smaller and very fast setup/teardown
+ one connector for dual band.
- no handle for handheld use. You have to make one, but it's extremely easy to do. And no threads for tripod.
- inconvenient if using 2 rigs. Must buy a separate duplexer.

ARROW
+ copies a few degrees (just a few) lower than the Elk at my QTH
+ convenient built in handle and built in threads for tripod
- narrower beam width - have to "aim" better.

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w4cwh

scott — Mon, 15 Sep 2008 19:19:03 -0700

w4cwh

Good Pass

scott — Mon, 07 Jul 2008 18:39:48 -0700

Copied these 15 calls (and 2 partials) on an AO-51 mid-continent pass starting about 0040Z and readable for about 12 minutes: N3TL, N5AFV, N5UXT, WB4?WQ, WQ1E, KD8ILL, WB5CKJ, W7JPI, W4TEJ, N5ZNL, KE5UBJ, VE7VW, VE3DRT, KC0TOH (not hearing), W5KUB, ??9L, and KB8OE. I didn't transmit till it was nearly too late, then called Leo after his question to Allen, "Are you still in the footprint?", went unanswered. I was shocked to sound so solid into the bird and easily completed a QSO on a nearly empty frequency. When we finished I heard Ron in BC rapidly turning to fuzz, did a quick click on the mic that seemed to have no effect, then grabbed the clipboard and ran inside to escape the mosquitoes.

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scott — Mon, 28 Apr 2008 17:50:18 -0700

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scott — Mon, 28 Apr 2008 17:50:09 -0700

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With Emperor Zurg

scott — Mon, 28 Apr 2008 17:47:53 -0700

With Emperor Zurg