January 11, 2008 by kb3ljm.

• A Powerpoint Presentation (in PDF format), “Satellites for Beginners” can be downloaded from: http://www.amsatsa.org.za/Satellites%20for%20Beginners.pdf

• Jay, AA4FL made an AO7 Mode B contact with PY4AJ in grid GH70un. He is on the fringes of the footprint with a few other stations in the south of Brasil/Northern Argentina and will be looking for more contact opportunities. Jay invites e-mail at: drjay@gatordental.com to set up schedules.
• Jim G3WGM, Hon Sec AMSAT-UK announced the dates for the next AMSAT-UK Colloquium are 25/26/27 July 2008. Location and general arrangements will be similar to last year’s event. More details later. Please note the date in your diaries now.
• Gould, WA4SXM says the parts list and other documentation for the LVB Tracker are now available at http://www.LVBTracker.com. This website will carry the latest information available for this project.

[AMSAT]

http://www.amsat.org/amsat-new/news/

Posted in AMSAT | Comments Off

January 11, 2008 by kb3ljm.

There are a bewildering number of digital modes on the air these days. While decoders are readily available, it can take a practiced ear to work out what mode is in use. Recognising this issue, the British Amateur Radio Teledata Group has put downloadable samples of around two dozen modes on its web site. The idea is that by listening to the samples you can more easily identify modes you hear on the bands. You can get the files from www.bartg.org.uk by following the Datacom link on the site. [RSGB]

Posted in RSGB | Comments Off

January 11, 2008 by kb3ljm.

CROATIA, 9A.

Special event call 9A35RKP is active until the end of2008 in celebration of the 35th anniversary of the Pazin Radio Club.QSL via 9A7P.

BOLIVIA, CP.

Claus, CP4BT has been active on 30 meters around 0130 and 0300z. QSL via EA5KB.

ANTARCTICA.

Felix, DL5XL and Mirko, DG9BHQ are QRV as DP0GVN from the German Antarctic Base Neumayer II, IOTA AN-016. Activity is on the HF bands using SSB and PSK31. QSL via DL5EBE.

LIBERIA, EL.

Jim, EL2DX has been QRV on 160 meters around 2300 to 0700z. QSL direct.

ST. BARTHELEMY, FJ.

Yuichi, JR2KDN and Paul, F6EXV are QRV as TO5FJ. Activity is on 160 to 10 meters using SSB, with some CW and RTTY. QSL via F6EXV.

THAILAND, HS.

Simon, G6JFY is QRV as HS0ZIB from Phuket Island,IOTA AS-053. Activity is on the HF bands. QSL via operator’s instructions.

ANTARCTICA.

Helmuth, W6KDX is QRV as KC4AAA from the Amundsen-Scott South Pole Antarctica Base. He is usually active on 20 meters using SSB around 1700 to 0400z. QSL via K1IED.

NAMIBIA, V5.

Station V55SRT is QRV until September . Activity is on the HF bands using SSB, RTTY and PSK. QSL via IZ8EDJ.

http://www.arrl.org/w1aw/dx/2008-arld002.html

Posted in ARRL DX BULLETIN | Comments Off