Re: Solar 11 March 2025 (Dark Sky Observatory)
On the other hand, looking at the radiation pattern of the Moxon it already has a reasonable vertical radiation pattern. As found on: http://fucimin.altervista.org/en/moxonpmr446.html Huub
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Huub Hameleers SWL/JO21JN
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Re: Solar 11 March 2025 (Dark Sky Observatory)
That would be a good idea. I just don't know how to adjust the mast mount so I can tilt the antenna. Sabine -- Germany Standard time: UTC +1 hour
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Sabine Cremer
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Re: Solar 11 March 2025 (Dark Sky Observatory)
The antenna looks so professional because it is. It's a UK-made antenna from InnovAntennas. When I had it set up, I said to my neighbor Ruth with a lump in my throat: "That thing looks pretty ugly,
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Sabine Cremer
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Re: Io-B March 16, 2025
The DSO is truly in a dream location! Sabine -- Germany Standard time: UTC +1 hour
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Sabine Cremer
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Re: 14 Mar 2025 Airglow and TPs
Hi Mark, TPs are teepees, named as such because in a spectrogram they resemble a Native American teepee. They're the result of the changing ionization state of the F layer(s) affecting the propagation
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Dave Typinski
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Some non-Io-A from earlier tonight (March 16, 2025)
Behind the lightning, there is some faint non-Io-A from earlier tonight.? See attached. Richard
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Richard Gray
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Io-B March 16, 2025
Despite the lightning storms, some nice Io-B from last night.? See the attached images. Richard
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Richard Gray
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Re: Windows 11 update - Missing COM ports
Whit, Thanks for sharing that paper. However, in the latest Windows 11 update the Device Manager selection of Ports (COM & Lpt) was totally missing. The update designated Ports (COM & Lpt) as hidden
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Larry Dodd
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Re: 14 Mar 2025 Airglow and TPs
I'm new here--what are TPs? 73 Mark W5PW
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Frederick Lehr
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Re: Windows 11 update - Missing COM ports
Hi Larry - I wrote this "USB Port Management Guide" about 10 years ago but I think at least some of it is still applicable: https://www.reeve.com/Documents/Articles%20Papers/Reeve_USBPortMgmtGuide.pdf
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WReeve
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Re: In a few hours: Possible Io-B Mar 16 2025 00 UT - 01 UT
0040 UTC. Good S-burst storm in progress. - Tom
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Thomas Ashcraft
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Re: Windows 11 update - Missing COM ports
Dave, Thanks Dave. The interesting thing was the fix advice from Microsoft didn't work. Digging around in the menus uncovered it. There are other issues also. One for example is the Windows search box
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Larry Dodd
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Re: Windows 11 update - Missing COM ports
Excellent work tracking that down, Larry. Thank you for the HOW TO! -- Dave
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Dave Typinski
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In a few hours: Possible Io-B Mar 16 2025 00 UT - 01 UT
In a few hours: Possible Io-B Mar 16 2025 00 UT - 01 UT Best chances are for western observers. Check your RJPro for your location and time. Good luck if you try. - Tom
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Thomas Ashcraft
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How to open Windows Device Manager.
FYI ALL, To open Device Manager using the Windows key,?press Windows key + X, then click on "Device Manager" from the menu that appears.? Here's a more detailed breakdown:? * Press Windows Key +
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Larry Dodd
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Windows 11 update - Missing COM ports
All FYI, If you plug in your radio JOVE calibrator into a USB port and go to the calibrate menu in RSS and the list of COM ports is totally empty you need to find its COM port assignment.
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Larry Dodd
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14 Mar 2025 Airglow and TPs
Nice ionospheric appearance with airglow and TPs. Sabine -- Germany Standard time: UTC +1 hour
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Sabine Cremer
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Re: Solar 11 March 2025 (Dark Sky Observatory)
Hi Sabine, In that picture, it looks like your Moxon's beam is aimed at the horizon. Would it work better aimed at Jupiter's transit elevation? -- Dave
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Dave Typinski
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Re: New radioJove station at Lancaster University, UK
Hi Joe, I am just recently in this business, but my graduate student and I have just commissioned a square TFD array at our observatory.? The observatory is about 30km from the university campus, so
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Richard Gray
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Re: Solar 11 March 2025 (Dark Sky Observatory)
Very nice, Sabine!? Did you make the antenna yourself?? It looks 100% professional. What do your neighbors think about your antennas? Richard
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Richard Gray
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