[TVARC] FW: Radio Rodeo school flyer

Sun Mar 27 18:23:43 EDT 2022

Hi Rich,

Actually the dual band Yagi would be cool because it’s something they could build and the handheld is really affordable. I think there’s a good story there.

Doug
Mobile 603 493 0749
AD4MO

> On Mar 27, 2022, at 5:51 PM, Rich Antolick <ra77 at rantolick.net> wrote:
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> 
> Doug,
>  
> I was just going to try using handhelds into a dual band handheld Yagi on the FM satellites so nothing too interesting there.  I’ve not worked the FM satellites before and am concerned about ‘getting in’ with the traffic I’ve heard on the last couple passes.
>  
> We’d probably have better luck on the linear satellites on SSB since you have 10s of KHz BW to work with as opposed to just one channel on FM, but someone else would have to step up to do that.  There are also more linear satellites so likely to have more passes throughout the day.
>  
> Rich
> W4RJA
>  
> From: Doug Moe <moeda at yahoo.com> 
> Sent: Sunday, March 27, 2022 5:43 PM
> To: Rich Antolick <ra77 at rantolick.net>
> Cc: k2dm at comcast.net; TVARC <tvarc at mailman.qth.net>
> Subject: Re: [TVARC] FW: Radio Rodeo school flyer
>  
> Hi Rich,
> I see what you mean. I would like see how many kids might come before you make this effort. Just seeing the rigs used might be a starting point and could generate some interest.  Let me check with the teacher and get back to you tomorrow . Thanks for all your work on this!
> 
>  
> Doug
> Mobile 603 493 0749
> 
> 
> On Mar 27, 2022, at 12:43 PM, Rich Antolick <ra77 at rantolick.net> wrote:
> 
> 
> Doug,
>  
> You might be a bit premature on that.  I’m confident I can receive, but quite shaky about making contacts.  We’ll also have to coordinate times with the satellite passes for that day.  With 5 operational FM satellites, we should be able to get something within the Radio Rodeo event though, just not sure when.  The pass prediction tool I’m using only goes a few days out.
>  
> We’ll also have to figure out how to get the audio out where people can hear.  It’ll likely have to be in the center square to get line of sight to the satellites.  Let us do some more work before making a commitment to the school.  Feel free to offer assistance in any area you can.  Keep in mind the passes are only usable for 8-10 minutes a few times per day.  Here’s an example:
> 
> The passes >10 minutes duration are probably the only ones worth trying due to the low satellite elevation on the shorter ones.
>  
> Rich
> W4RJA
>  
> From: Doug Moe <moeda at yahoo.com> 
> Sent: Sunday, March 27, 2022 12:14 PM
> To: Rich Antolick <ra77 at rantolick.net>
> Cc: k2dm at comcast.net; TVARC <tvarc at mailman.qth.net>
> Subject: Re: [TVARC] FW: Radio Rodeo school flyer
>  
> Thanks rich for all the effort. I will contact the villages high tomorrow to see if we can firm up a definite visit and time from them!
> 
>  
> Doug
> Mobile 603 493 0749
> 
> 
> 
> On Mar 27, 2022, at 11:27 AM, Rich Antolick <ra77 at rantolick.net> wrote:
> 
> 
> I working up the hardware to work the FM satellites and have been able to receive a couple satellite passes but I’ll need at least one partner to do some experimentation and practice to give this a try.  Best to use 2 radios.  Might be able to work the UHF up VHF down satellites with one full duplex radio, but that is only 2 of the 5 active FM satellites.  We’ll need one person to aim the antenna, another to work the radios.  I have a headphone splitter and 2 sets of headphones.  You have to tune TX and RX in opposite directions to account for doppler shift as the satellite approaches / recedes.  From what I’ve heard listening so far the satellites can be busy and the passes go quick.
>  
> If anyone interested in giving it a try I’m available most mornings (before it gets hot) down in the Fenney area.  Let me know and I’ll see what time we’ll have a couple satellite passes for a given day.
>  
> Rich
> W4RJA
>  
> From: tvarc-bounces at mailman.qth.net <tvarc-bounces at mailman.qth.net> On Behalf Of k2dm at comcast.net
> Sent: Friday, March 25, 2022 12:42 PM
> To: TVARC <tvarc at mailman.qth.net>
> Subject: [TVARC] FW: Radio Rodeo school flyer
>  
> TVARC members,
> You may recall that Doug volunteered to contact schools, scouts, etc. about Radio Rodeo.
> Per Doug’s email below, any satellite enthusiasts feel like accommodating these students in some way?
> George K2DM
>  
>  
> From: Doug Moe <moeda at yahoo.com> 
> Sent: Friday, March 25, 2022 10:48 AM
> To: George Briggs <k2dm at comcast.net>
> Subject: Re: Radio Rodeo school flyer
>  
> Hi George,
>  
> My contact at the Villages says their class is studying space travel  and would have a particular interest in satellite communication. I feel like someone at the meeting said they could bring their satellite rig. Could we arrange it? If so, I will let the Villages know and see if I can confirm their interest.
>  
> Doug AD4MO
>  
> 
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