Hello Spotters!
Looks like we may have our first real opportunity for storms this Monsoon season later this week. Attached is a brief newsletter. Check it out! Austin Jamison NWS Phoenix
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QCECG weekly training net - 7/19/2020 @ 8 PM (2000)
QCECG weekly training net - 7/19/2020 @ 8 PM (2000)
Check in and let us know how you are doing.
8 pm at 449.325 Mhz PL 100.0 Hz. - All welcome!
Listen over the Internet at
Check in via EchoLink Node 185734, N2QOJ-R. If you need access, send N2QOJ a PM
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Re: International Space Station Visible Friday Evening
Bob et All,
Some update and correction to the ISS communication options:
The following frequencies are currently used for Amateur Radio ISS contacts (QSOs):???
??? Voice and SSTV Downlink: 145.80 (Worldwide)
??? Voice Uplink: 144.49 for The Americas
???? VHF Packet Uplink and Downlink: 145.825 (Worldwide)
??? UHF Packet Uplink and Downlink: 437.550
??? UHF/VHF Repeater Uplink: 145.99 (PL of 67 Hz to open access)
??? UHF/VHF Repeater Downlink: 437.80
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"Radios at Home" has begun today from 10 AM to 2 PM
"Radios at Home" has begun today from 10 AM to 2 PM. This activity is encouraged every third Saturday of the month. Valley wide at 146.460 MHz, you can encode 77 Hz because some folks are decoding to minimize unwanted signals. 7.178 MHz on 40 Meters is usually active for this event as well. You can listen in on any HF activity at this link:
RAH info -
This is just a reminder that tomorrow will be another "Radios At
Home" event.? It will be tomorrow, Saturday? morning, between 10:00 and
12:00.? The simplex frequency we will plan on using is 146.460 with a PL
tone of 77.0.? However, anyone is free to make contacts on any
frequency using any mode.? The whole point is to remain "radioactive"
during these hot summer months when we take cover from the heat
indoors.? The only requirement to participate is that you operate on
portable power (not plugged into your AC wall outlets.) I look forward to hearing from you! - Heidi K7ZAE
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New ARRL Podcast - The Eclectic Tech - Episode 12
New ARRL Podcast -The Eclectic Tech - Episode 12
The ARRL began a new podcast and it is hosted by Steve Ford, WB8IMY.
The Eclectic Tech podcast brings news, interviews,
and commentary about technology and science -- all with an amateur radio
twist.
This twelfth episode has the following topics:? The allure of the long waves; an update on NextGen TV. Stream:
As always, feedback is welcome.
Regards, Joe, N2QOJ
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Hello all! This is just a reminder that tomorrow will be another "Radios At Home" event.? It will be tomorrow, Saturday? morning, between 10:00 and 12:00.? The simplex frequency we will plan on using is 146.460 with a PL tone of 77.0.? However, anyone is free to make contacts on any frequency using any mode.? The whole point is to remain "radioactive" during these hot summer months when we take cover from the heat indoors.? The only requirement to participate is that you operate on portable power (not plugged into your AC wall outlets.) I look forward to hearing from you! - Heidi K7ZAE
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? Magic Chef 7.0 Chest Freezer
On Fri, Jul 17, 2020 at 10:52 AM Robert Charos < rcharos@...> wrote:
Hi Joe,
I am interested depending on the physical size. Could you tell me the make and model when you get a chance?
Thank you,
Robert KJ7PEP
Anyone need a 7.9 cubic foot chest freezer?
We received 9 more.
$229
Power and Superstition
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Hi Joe,
I am interested depending on the physical size. Could you tell me the make and model when you get a chance?
Thank you,
Robert KJ7PEP
Anyone need a 7.9 cubic foot chest freezer?
We received 9 more.
$229
Power and Superstition
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Anyone need a 7.9 cubic foot chest freezer?
We received 9 more.
$229
Power and Superstition
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Re: [QCECG] [QueenCreekHams] International Space Station Visible Friday Evening
For those of you following this thread about communications ops with satellites and ISS, the attached document is an excellent primer on packet operations through the ISS.
ISS Packet Tutorial by K9JKM Regards, Joe, N2QOJ
On Thu, Jul 16, 2020 at 1:30 PM Joe Sammartino via <jsammartino= [email protected]> wrote: Hi Bob,
Great questions...... I will give you short and concise answers here but will follow up with more information soon. 1 Will a 5W HT work for this?
Yes, but you will need to be proficient with channel hopping, band selection, programming, etc. because you will be switching frequencies depending on your mode of operation. You will be programming in multiple frequencies to account for Doppler Effect. Some HTs are better suited than others but with practice (and dexterity), a $25 Baofeng UV-5R will work just fine. There are lots of videos on this subject on YouTube.
Additionally, you will need to use a directional antenna - usually handheld - to point and follow the satellite/ISS during its pass overhead. Arrow and Elk tend to be the most popular.
And you need some sort of satellite tracking app on your smart device to assist you in anticipating and tracking the target satellite/ISS.
2 Do the repeaters you listed below have PL Tones?
Sometimes - To open up (turn on) the transponder of a satellite, you do have to transmit a PL tone to engage/access the on-board repeater (aka transponder).
I don't believe this is the case with the ISS transponder. There is no PL listed as needed.
This is the official site for ISS contact info:?
3 In your opinion is any one of the frequencies better (more reliable, more responsive, etc) than any of the others?
The frequencies have different missions - APRS (packet repeater) Messaging, Transponder use, Crew member QSO, etc.
QSOs with a crew member is very rare these days. They do schedule talks with schools though.
4 What is the significance of the terms Uplink and DownLink associated with the frequencies listed below?Uplink refers to the frequency and band that you will be using to transmit and downlink refers to the frequency and band you will be receiving. More on this later.
In the meantime, please review the attached article. It is full of great info and tips and addresses most of your questions.
Regards,
Joe, N2OQJ
Joe Sammartino 24/7: ?480.270.4563 Mobile: ?480.381.2993
Joe,
Thank you for sending the information regarding the international space station.
I have several questions about listening to or working the frequencies associated with the international space station:
1 Will a 5W HT work for this? 2 Do the repeaters you listed below have PL Tones? 3 In your opinion is any one of the frequencies better (more reliable, more responsive, etc) than any of the others? 4 What is the significance of the terms Uplink and DownLink associated with the frequencies listed below? Thanks, ? International Space?Station?Visible Tonight - 8:30 PM
Folks - Good news!
Another great opportunity to?spot?the?International Space?Station?this evening as it passes over our area in Arizona.
It should be a good pass and hopefully?the?clouds will be minimal.
Treat your family and friends to a viewing of?the?International Space?Station?tonight. I find that even?the?most non technical family member or friend get a kick out of seeing?the?station?as it moves across?the?sky at 17,150 MPH - that's 4.76 miles per second - and about 250 miles above us.
If you are an amateur radio operator, take?the?opportunity to relate how us hams can communicate directly with?the?ISS or through one of its transponders.
The?ISS will be visible for 6 minutes and should be a good viewing and becomes visible directly from?the?West Northwest and disappears toward South Southeast.
Time: Tue Jul 14 8:31 PM Visible: 6 min Max Height: 44¡ã Appears: 10¡ã above SSW (from 203¡ã) Disappears: 11¡ã above ENE (toward 68¡ã)
I've also attached an illustration that will help you determine how to use this information. You can watch and track?the?station?in advance at this link:
And, something new! I've attached a chart of?the?actual pass.
Remember, these times are based on a viewing site from?the?Mesa area (and within 50 miles). If you would like to generate times from your specific city or town, visit?thelink and follow?the?instructions.
If your specific city or town isn¡¯t listed, pick?the?closest one.?The?space?station?is visible for at least a 50 mile (80 km) radius around each of?the?listed locations.
If you are an amateur radio operator, listen in (or work) on these frequencies:
Voice and SSTV Downlink: 145.80 (Worldwide)
Voice Uplink: 144.49 for ITU Regions 2 and 3
VHF Packet Uplink and Downlink: 145.825 (Worldwide) - easiest to hear
UHF Packet Uplink and Downlink: 437.550
UHF/VHF Repeater Uplink: 437.800
UHF/VHF Repeater Downlink: 145.800
Regards, Joe N2QOJ <large_sighting.jpg> <iss_7-14.PNG>
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Re: International Space Station Visible Friday Evening
Joe,
Thank you for the answers to my questions. I will try to see if I can communicate with it the next time it¡¯s available.
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On Jul 16, 2020, at 1:30 PM, Joe Sammartino <jsammartino@...> wrote:
? Hi Bob,
Great questions...... I will give you short and concise answers here but will follow up with more information soon. 1 Will a 5W HT work for this?
Yes, but you will need to be proficient with channel hopping, band selection, programming, etc. because you will be switching frequencies depending on your mode of operation. You will be programming in multiple frequencies to account for Doppler Effect. Some HTs are better suited than others but with practice (and dexterity), a $25 Baofeng UV-5R will work just fine. There are lots of videos on this subject on YouTube.
Additionally, you will need to use a directional antenna - usually handheld - to point and follow the satellite/ISS during its pass overhead. Arrow and Elk tend to be the most popular.
And you need some sort of satellite tracking app on your smart device to assist you in anticipating and tracking the target satellite/ISS.
2 Do the repeaters you listed below have PL Tones?
Sometimes - To open up (turn on) the transponder of a satellite, you do have to transmit a PL tone to engage/access the on-board repeater (aka transponder).
I don't believe this is the case with the ISS transponder. There is no PL listed as needed.
This is the official site for ISS contact info:?
3 In your opinion is any one of the frequencies better (more reliable, more responsive, etc) than any of the others?
The frequencies have different missions - APRS (packet repeater) Messaging, Transponder use, Crew member QSO, etc.
QSOs with a crew member is very rare these days. They do schedule talks with schools though.
4 What is the significance of the terms Uplink and DownLink associated with the frequencies listed below?Uplink refers to the frequency and band that you will be using to transmit and downlink refers to the frequency and band you will be receiving. More on this later.
In the meantime, please review the attached article. It is full of great info and tips and addresses most of your questions.
Regards,
Joe, N2OQJ
Joe Sammartino 24/7: ?480.270.4563 Mobile: ?480.381.2993
Joe,
Thank you for sending the information regarding the international space station.
I have several questions about listening to or working the frequencies associated with the international space station:
1 Will a 5W HT work for this? 2 Do the repeaters you listed below have PL Tones? 3 In your opinion is any one of the frequencies better (more reliable, more responsive, etc) than any of the others? 4 What is the significance of the terms Uplink and DownLink associated with the frequencies listed below? Thanks, ? International Space?Station?Visible Tonight - 8:30 PM
Folks - Good news!
Another great opportunity to?spot?the?International Space?Station?this evening as it passes over our area in Arizona.
It should be a good pass and hopefully?the?clouds will be minimal.
Treat your family and friends to a viewing of?the?International Space?Station?tonight. I find that even?the?most non technical family member or friend get a kick out of seeing?the?station?as it moves across?the?sky at 17,150 MPH - that's 4.76 miles per second - and about 250 miles above us.
If you are an amateur radio operator, take?the?opportunity to relate how us hams can communicate directly with?the?ISS or through one of its transponders.
The?ISS will be visible for 6 minutes and should be a good viewing and becomes visible directly from?the?West Northwest and disappears toward South Southeast.
Time: Tue Jul 14 8:31 PM Visible: 6 min Max Height: 44¡ã Appears: 10¡ã above SSW (from 203¡ã) Disappears: 11¡ã above ENE (toward 68¡ã)
I've also attached an illustration that will help you determine how to use this information. You can watch and track?the?station?in advance at this link:
And, something new! I've attached a chart of?the?actual pass.
Remember, these times are based on a viewing site from?the?Mesa area (and within 50 miles). If you would like to generate times from your specific city or town, visit?thelink and follow?the?instructions.
If your specific city or town isn¡¯t listed, pick?the?closest one.?The?space?station?is visible for at least a 50 mile (80 km) radius around each of?the?listed locations.
If you are an amateur radio operator, listen in (or work) on these frequencies:
Voice and SSTV Downlink: 145.80 (Worldwide)
Voice Uplink: 144.49 for ITU Regions 2 and 3
VHF Packet Uplink and Downlink: 145.825 (Worldwide) - easiest to hear
UHF Packet Uplink and Downlink: 437.550
UHF/VHF Repeater Uplink: 437.800
UHF/VHF Repeater Downlink: 145.800
Regards, Joe N2QOJ <large_sighting.jpg> <iss_7-14.PNG>
<Getting Started in Satellite.pdf>
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Re: International Space Station Visible Friday Evening
Hi Bob,
Great questions...... I will give you short and concise answers here but will follow up with more information soon. 1 Will a 5W HT work for this?
Yes, but you will need to be proficient with channel hopping, band selection, programming, etc. because you will be switching frequencies depending on your mode of operation. You will be programming in multiple frequencies to account for Doppler Effect. Some HTs are better suited than others but with practice (and dexterity), a $25 Baofeng UV-5R will work just fine. There are lots of videos on this subject on YouTube.
Additionally, you will need to use a directional antenna - usually handheld - to point and follow the satellite/ISS during its pass overhead. Arrow and Elk tend to be the most popular.
And you need some sort of satellite tracking app on your smart device to assist you in anticipating and tracking the target satellite/ISS.
2 Do the repeaters you listed below have PL Tones?
Sometimes - To open up (turn on) the transponder of a satellite, you do have to transmit a PL tone to engage/access the on-board repeater (aka transponder).
I don't believe this is the case with the ISS transponder. There is no PL listed as needed.
This is the official site for ISS contact info:?
3 In your opinion is any one of the frequencies better (more reliable, more responsive, etc) than any of the others?
The frequencies have different missions - APRS (packet repeater) Messaging, Transponder use, Crew member QSO, etc.
QSOs with a crew member is very rare these days. They do schedule talks with schools though.
4 What is the significance of the terms Uplink and DownLink associated with the frequencies listed below?Uplink refers to the frequency and band that you will be using to transmit and downlink refers to the frequency and band you will be receiving. More on this later.
In the meantime, please review the attached article. It is full of great info and tips and addresses most of your questions.
Regards,
Joe, N2OQJ
Joe Sammartino 24/7: ?480.270.4563 Mobile: ?480.381.2993
Joe,
Thank you for sending the information regarding the international space station.
I have several questions about listening to or working the frequencies associated with the international space station:
1 Will a 5W HT work for this? 2 Do the repeaters you listed below have PL Tones? 3 In your opinion is any one of the frequencies better (more reliable, more responsive, etc) than any of the others? 4 What is the significance of the terms Uplink and DownLink associated with the frequencies listed below? Thanks, ? International Space?Station?Visible Tonight - 8:30 PM
Folks - Good news!
Another great opportunity to?spot?the?International Space?Station?this evening as it passes over our area in Arizona.
It should be a good pass and hopefully?the?clouds will be minimal.
Treat your family and friends to a viewing of?the?International Space?Station?tonight. I find that even?the?most non technical family member or friend get a kick out of seeing?the?station?as it moves across?the?sky at 17,150 MPH - that's 4.76 miles per second - and about 250 miles above us.
If you are an amateur radio operator, take?the?opportunity to relate how us hams can communicate directly with?the?ISS or through one of its transponders.
The?ISS will be visible for 6 minutes and should be a good viewing and becomes visible directly from?the?West Northwest and disappears toward South Southeast.
Time: Tue Jul 14 8:31 PM Visible: 6 min Max Height: 44¡ã Appears: 10¡ã above SSW (from 203¡ã) Disappears: 11¡ã above ENE (toward 68¡ã)
I've also attached an illustration that will help you determine how to use this information. You can watch and track?the?station?in advance at this link:
And, something new! I've attached a chart of?the?actual pass.
Remember, these times are based on a viewing site from?the?Mesa area (and within 50 miles). If you would like to generate times from your specific city or town, visit?thelink and follow?the?instructions.
If your specific city or town isn¡¯t listed, pick?the?closest one.?The?space?station?is visible for at least a 50 mile (80 km) radius around each of?the?listed locations.
If you are an amateur radio operator, listen in (or work) on these frequencies:
Voice and SSTV Downlink: 145.80 (Worldwide)
Voice Uplink: 144.49 for ITU Regions 2 and 3
VHF Packet Uplink and Downlink: 145.825 (Worldwide) - easiest to hear
UHF Packet Uplink and Downlink: 437.550
UHF/VHF Repeater Uplink: 437.800
UHF/VHF Repeater Downlink: 145.800
Regards, Joe N2QOJ <large_sighting.jpg> <iss_7-14.PNG>
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Here is the email that was sent out to some of my contacts by the scammer / phisher: ---------- Forwarded message --------- From: Joe Sammartino <m@...>Date: Thu, Jul 16, 2020 at 6:01 AM Subject: Queen Creek Amateur Radio Club To: < BruceKBarnes@...>
I need your assistance, are you available? I'm out of town, I need
you to handle this for Queen Creek Amateur Radio Club. We need some gift
cards for donation to Veterans at Hospice Care and welfare with
patients and units for preventive items from Corona Virus Pandemic (
COVID-19) I have decided to make it a personal duty. I will be
responsible for the reimbursement.
Joe Sammartino
President
On Thu, Jul 16, 2020 at 10:27 AM john schappert < ki7ppw@...> wrote: Hello Joe,
Can you provide the actual Email address of the scammer? That way we can watch for that ID specifically.
Take care and stay safe and well!
73,
John (-: KI7PPW :-)
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Hello Joe,
Can you provide the actual Email address of the scammer? That way we can watch for that ID specifically.
Take care and stay safe and well!
73,
John (-: KI7PPW :-)
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Folks,
Someone is using my name and position with QCARC to try and scam gift cards for veterans hospice.
Always look at the originating email address. It is not mine.
If you receive such an email, please let me know.
DO NOT REPLY TO IT.
Thanks,
Joe, N2QOJ
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Re: International Space Station Visible Friday Evening
Joe,
Thank you for sending the information regarding the international space station.
I have several questions about listening to or working the frequencies associated with the international space station:
1 Will a 5W HT work for this? 2 Do the repeaters you listed below have PL Tones? 3 In your opinion is any one of the frequencies better (more reliable, more responsive, etc) than any of the others? 4 What is the significance of the terms Uplink and DownLink associated with the frequencies listed below? Thanks,
toggle quoted message
Show quoted text
On Jul 14, 2020, at 8:00 PM, Joe Sammartino <jsammartino@...> wrote:
? International Space?Station?Visible Tonight - 8:30 PM
Folks - Good news!
Another great opportunity to?spot?the?International Space?Station?this evening as it passes over our area in Arizona.
It should be a good pass and hopefully?the?clouds will be minimal.
Treat your family and friends to a viewing of?the?International Space?Station?tonight. I find that even?the?most non technical family member or friend get a kick out of seeing?the?station?as it moves across?the?sky at 17,150 MPH - that's 4.76 miles per second - and about 250 miles above us.
If you are an amateur radio operator, take?the?opportunity to relate how us hams can communicate directly with?the?ISS or through one of its transponders.
The?ISS will be visible for 6 minutes and should be a good viewing and becomes visible directly from?the?West Northwest and disappears toward South Southeast.
Time: Tue Jul 14 8:31 PM Visible: 6 min Max Height: 44¡ã Appears: 10¡ã above SSW (from 203¡ã) Disappears: 11¡ã above ENE (toward 68¡ã)
I've also attached an illustration that will help you determine how to use this information. You can watch and track?the?station?in advance at this link:
And, something new! I've attached a chart of?the?actual pass.
Remember, these times are based on a viewing site from?the?Mesa area (and within 50 miles). If you would like to generate times from your specific city or town, visit?thelink and follow?the?instructions.
If your specific city or town isn¡¯t listed, pick?the?closest one.?The?space?station?is visible for at least a 50 mile (80 km) radius around each of?the?listed locations.
If you are an amateur radio operator, listen in (or work) on these frequencies:
Voice and SSTV Downlink: 145.80 (Worldwide)
Voice Uplink: 144.49 for ITU Regions 2 and 3
VHF Packet Uplink and Downlink: 145.825 (Worldwide) - easiest to hear
UHF Packet Uplink and Downlink: 437.550
UHF/VHF Repeater Uplink: 437.800
UHF/VHF Repeater Downlink: 145.800
Regards, Joe N2QOJ <large_sighting.jpg> <iss_7-14.PNG>
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Mesa R U Prepared Weekly HAM Radio Net
Mesa R U Prepared Weekly HAM Radio Net Wed July 15, 2020 === 7pm ¨C 8:00pm (MST) Ocotillo Repeater ( 449.325 MHz with a PL Tone of 100 Hz) You can also listen in via streaming audio at:
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International Space Station Visible Friday Evening
International Space?Station?Visible Tonight - 8:30 PM
Folks - Good news!
Another great opportunity to?spot?the?International Space?Station?this evening as it passes over our area in Arizona.
It should be a good pass and hopefully?the?clouds will be minimal.
Treat your family and friends to a viewing of?the?International Space?Station?tonight. I find that even?the?most non technical family member or friend get a kick out of seeing?the?station?as it moves across?the?sky at 17,150 MPH - that's 4.76 miles per second - and about 250 miles above us.
If you are an amateur radio operator, take?the?opportunity to relate how us hams can communicate directly with?the?ISS or through one of its transponders.
The?ISS will be visible for 6 minutes and should be a good viewing and becomes visible directly from?the?West Northwest and disappears toward South Southeast.
Time: Tue Jul 14 8:31 PM Visible: 6 min Max Height: 44¡ã Appears: 10¡ã above SSW (from 203¡ã) Disappears: 11¡ã above ENE (toward 68¡ã)
I've also attached an illustration that will help you determine how to use this information. You can watch and track?the?station?in advance at this link:
And, something new! I've attached a chart of?the?actual pass.
Remember, these times are based on a viewing site from?the?Mesa area (and within 50 miles). If you would like to generate times from your specific city or town, visit?thelink and follow?the?instructions.
If your specific city or town isn¡¯t listed, pick?the?closest one.?The?space?station?is visible for at least a 50 mile (80 km) radius around each of?the?listed locations.
If you are an amateur radio operator, listen in (or work) on these frequencies:
Voice and SSTV Downlink: 145.80 (Worldwide)
Voice Uplink: 144.49 for ITU Regions 2 and 3
VHF Packet Uplink and Downlink: 145.825 (Worldwide) - easiest to hear
UHF Packet Uplink and Downlink: 437.550
UHF/VHF Repeater Uplink: 437.800
UHF/VHF Repeater Downlink: 145.800
Regards, Joe N2QOJ
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Joe Sammartino
john schappert
