What time for computer setup on Saturday, Dave?
What do I need to bring with me?
Jeff n1kdo
On Wed, Jun 12, 2024 at 1:00?PM Joe Schippert via <joe_schippert= [email protected]> wrote:
Hi Dave,
I pinged a few 2M packet stations, these are my results using 50 W to an attic-mounted vertical: - Exchanged winlink messages via N7GRB-10 (15 miles away), digipeating thru WX4NET-6 (15.7 mi.)? could not connect directly to N7GRB.? 145.590 MHz.
- Exchanged winlink messages via AB4NX-10 (22 miles away, Stone Mt.)? 145.530 MHz.
- Went down the packet winlink contact list, could not raise any of these stations: N4ELC-10 (10 mi.); W4KIB-10 (15 mi.); WD5EMA-10 (18 mi.)
After you see if this information helps you, give me a call.? I would think we can add VaraFM without too much difficulty to your TS-2000.? The question is, can we go directly to your sound card and bypass the TNC?? If your Packet TNC is all software (like mine is), will be no problem.
73, Joe? AJ2Y
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On Tuesday, June 11, 2024 at 10:28:21 AM EDT, Eric Howell < erhowell@...> wrote:
Dave,
I will be working on Winlink as well to get ready for FD. Haven¡¯t made a connection from Richmond yet but will be working on it.
Eric
Eric Howell Everyone is entitled to their own opinions. But they are not entitled to their own facts. ??
On Jun 11, 2024, at 9:26?AM, Joe Schippert via <joe_schippert=[email protected]> wrote:
?
Hi Dave,
I
successfully send and receive Winlink messages every week.? A half dozen or so NF ARES folks do this as
well.
First
of all, I typically use a mode called VaraFM on 2 M, or VaraHF on HF.? The last time I used the Packet Racket was
maybe three months ago.? Later on this
afternoon I will try and locate some functioning Packet stations, which I think
is the mode your TS-2000 is hard wired for.?
(I¡¯m tied up until this afternoon.)?
By the way, the status in the Winlink app is all manually self-reported,
so you know what that means.
I
will need to check my log to dig up Digipeater info, but off the top of my
head, the one I have used is in Gwinnett County.? I¡¯m not aware of a listing.
My
station consists of VaraFM software, or Packet software, decoded by an outboard
sound card connected to and from my 2 M FM rig.?
On HF, it is VaraHF software working through the built-in sound card on
my K3. There is other functional HF software, however this too is seldom used.? Vara is available in a free version that
works just fine, or a purchased version that provides significant speed and
functional improvements.
More
later!
73,
Joe? AJ2Y
=?? =?? =?? =?? =
On Monday, June 10, 2024 at 10:53:38 PM EDT, Dave Moss < davemoss@...> wrote:
Anyone in the group familiar with Winlink?? I have the software running, and all seems to be working OK, but I¡¯m not hearing/connecting with any stations.
WInlink has an option to download an update to Winlink nodes (call, frequency, location, beam heading, distance from me).? I have updated the node list in Winlink, and I tried all within 30 miles of me but I get no response.?
I¡¯ve been unable to find a list of digipeaters/nodes in the Atlanta area other than what populates the table in WINLINK.?
Seems odd that all/almost all of the nodes would not be working.? One is supposedly 3 miles from me, but nothing heard.?
Any help greatly appreciated.
Dave UW
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Hi Dave,
I pinged a few 2M packet stations, these are my results using 50 W to an attic-mounted vertical: - Exchanged winlink messages via N7GRB-10 (15 miles away), digipeating thru WX4NET-6 (15.7 mi.)? could not connect directly to N7GRB.? 145.590 MHz.
- Exchanged winlink messages via AB4NX-10 (22 miles away, Stone Mt.)? 145.530 MHz.
- Went down the packet winlink contact list, could not raise any of these stations: N4ELC-10 (10 mi.); W4KIB-10 (15 mi.); WD5EMA-10 (18 mi.)
After you see if this information helps you, give me a call.? I would think we can add VaraFM without too much difficulty to your TS-2000.? The question is, can we go directly to your sound card and bypass the TNC?? If your Packet TNC is all software (like mine is), will be no problem.
73, Joe? AJ2Y
=?? =?? =?? =?? =
On Tuesday, June 11, 2024 at 10:28:21 AM EDT, Eric Howell <erhowell@...> wrote:
Dave,
I will be working on Winlink as well to get ready for FD. Haven¡¯t made a connection from Richmond yet but will be working on it.
Eric
Eric Howell Erhowell@... Everyone is entitled to their own opinions. But they are not entitled to their own facts. ??
On Jun 11, 2024, at 9:26?AM, Joe Schippert via groups.io <joe_schippert@...> wrote:
?
Hi Dave,
I
successfully send and receive Winlink messages every week.? A half dozen or so NF ARES folks do this as
well.
First
of all, I typically use a mode called VaraFM on 2 M, or VaraHF on HF.? The last time I used the Packet Racket was
maybe three months ago.? Later on this
afternoon I will try and locate some functioning Packet stations, which I think
is the mode your TS-2000 is hard wired for.?
(I¡¯m tied up until this afternoon.)?
By the way, the status in the Winlink app is all manually self-reported,
so you know what that means.
I
will need to check my log to dig up Digipeater info, but off the top of my
head, the one I have used is in Gwinnett County.? I¡¯m not aware of a listing.
My
station consists of VaraFM software, or Packet software, decoded by an outboard
sound card connected to and from my 2 M FM rig.?
On HF, it is VaraHF software working through the built-in sound card on
my K3. There is other functional HF software, however this too is seldom used.? Vara is available in a free version that
works just fine, or a purchased version that provides significant speed and
functional improvements.
More
later!
73,
Joe? AJ2Y
=?? =?? =?? =?? =
On Monday, June 10, 2024 at 10:53:38 PM EDT, Dave Moss <davemoss@...> wrote:
Anyone in the group familiar with Winlink?? I have the software running, and all seems to be working OK, but I¡¯m not hearing/connecting with any stations.
WInlink has an option to download an update to Winlink nodes (call, frequency, location, beam heading, distance from me).? I have updated the node list in Winlink, and I tried all within 30 miles of me but I get no response.?
I¡¯ve been unable to find a list of digipeaters/nodes in the Atlanta area other than what populates the table in WINLINK.?
Seems odd that all/almost all of the nodes would not be working.? One is supposedly 3 miles from me, but nothing heard.?
Any help greatly appreciated.
Dave UW
--
Eric Howell
W4MC
w4mc@...
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Dave,
I will be working on Winlink as well to get ready for FD. Haven¡¯t made a connection from Richmond yet but will be working on it.
Eric
Eric Howell Erhowell@... Everyone is entitled to their own opinions. But they are not entitled to their own facts. ??
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On Jun 11, 2024, at 9:26?AM, Joe Schippert via groups.io <joe_schippert@...> wrote:
?
Hi Dave,
I
successfully send and receive Winlink messages every week.? A half dozen or so NF ARES folks do this as
well.
First
of all, I typically use a mode called VaraFM on 2 M, or VaraHF on HF.? The last time I used the Packet Racket was
maybe three months ago.? Later on this
afternoon I will try and locate some functioning Packet stations, which I think
is the mode your TS-2000 is hard wired for.?
(I¡¯m tied up until this afternoon.)?
By the way, the status in the Winlink app is all manually self-reported,
so you know what that means.
I
will need to check my log to dig up Digipeater info, but off the top of my
head, the one I have used is in Gwinnett County.? I¡¯m not aware of a listing.
My
station consists of VaraFM software, or Packet software, decoded by an outboard
sound card connected to and from my 2 M FM rig.?
On HF, it is VaraHF software working through the built-in sound card on
my K3. There is other functional HF software, however this too is seldom used.? Vara is available in a free version that
works just fine, or a purchased version that provides significant speed and
functional improvements.
More
later!
73,
Joe? AJ2Y
=?? =?? =?? =?? =
On Monday, June 10, 2024 at 10:53:38 PM EDT, Dave Moss <davemoss@...> wrote:
Anyone in the group familiar with Winlink?? I have the software running, and all seems to be working OK, but I¡¯m not hearing/connecting with any stations.
WInlink has an option to download an update to Winlink nodes (call, frequency, location, beam heading, distance from me).? I have updated the node list in Winlink, and I tried all within 30 miles of me but I get no response.?
I¡¯ve been unable to find a list of digipeaters/nodes in the Atlanta area other than what populates the table in WINLINK.?
Seems odd that all/almost all of the nodes would not be working.? One is supposedly 3 miles from me, but nothing heard.?
Any help greatly appreciated.
Dave UW
--
Eric Howell
W4MC
w4mc@...
|
Hi Dave,
I
successfully send and receive Winlink messages every week.? A half dozen or so NF ARES folks do this as
well.
First
of all, I typically use a mode called VaraFM on 2 M, or VaraHF on HF.? The last time I used the Packet Racket was
maybe three months ago.? Later on this
afternoon I will try and locate some functioning Packet stations, which I think
is the mode your TS-2000 is hard wired for.?
(I¡¯m tied up until this afternoon.)?
By the way, the status in the Winlink app is all manually self-reported,
so you know what that means.
I
will need to check my log to dig up Digipeater info, but off the top of my
head, the one I have used is in Gwinnett County.? I¡¯m not aware of a listing.
My
station consists of VaraFM software, or Packet software, decoded by an outboard
sound card connected to and from my 2 M FM rig.?
On HF, it is VaraHF software working through the built-in sound card on
my K3. There is other functional HF software, however this too is seldom used.? Vara is available in a free version that
works just fine, or a purchased version that provides significant speed and
functional improvements.
More
later!
73,
Joe? AJ2Y
=?? =?? =?? =?? =
On Monday, June 10, 2024 at 10:53:38 PM EDT, Dave Moss <davemoss@...> wrote:
Anyone in the group familiar with Winlink?? I have the software running, and all seems to be working OK, but I¡¯m not hearing/connecting with any stations.
WInlink has an option to download an update to Winlink nodes (call, frequency, location, beam heading, distance from me).? I have updated the node list in Winlink, and I tried all within 30 miles of me but I get no response.?
I¡¯ve been unable to find a list of digipeaters/nodes in the Atlanta area other than what populates the table in WINLINK.?
Seems odd that all/almost all of the nodes would not be working.? One is supposedly 3 miles from me, but nothing heard.?
Any help greatly appreciated.
Dave UW
|
Anyone in the group familiar with Winlink?? I have the software running, and all seems to be working OK, but I¡¯m not hearing/connecting with any stations.
WInlink has an option to download an update to Winlink nodes (call, frequency, location, beam heading, distance from me).? I have updated the node list in Winlink, and I tried all within 30 miles of me but I get no response.?
I¡¯ve been unable to find a list of digipeaters/nodes in the Atlanta area other than what populates the table in WINLINK.?
Seems odd that all/almost all of the nodes would not be working.? One is supposedly 3 miles from me, but nothing heard.?
Any help greatly appreciated.
Dave UW
|
Hey guys, it's my pleasure to pass on the knowledge, your gain, NFARL's loss (besides it a good review for me too), but just remember where you keep your notes on how-to, rather then trying to remember all the details. ?
On Sat, Jun 8, 2024 at 21:47, Dave Moss <davemoss@...> wrote:
Big thanks to Eddie for helping me get the IC9700 up and running on satellite!? The radio plays nicely now with SAT32PC software.? Rotor control works for azimuth, but I believe there is a hardware issue somewhere with the elevation rotor control.? So a bit more work to do to resolve that, but I¡¯m at least functional now on the new radio.?
Eddie, you saved me many hours by letting me copy the settings on your 9700.? Thanks also for letting me copy all your repeater settings for local repeaters.? Again, a real time saver.
I¡¯m a bit reluctant to volunteer Eddie¡¯s time, but if anyone else is having trouble with software/radio/rotor setting for working satellites, Eddie is your man.?
Dave UW
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On Saturday, June 8, 2024, 9:47 PM, Dave Moss <davemoss@...> wrote:
Big thanks to Eddie for helping me get the IC9700 up and running on satellite!? The radio plays nicely now with SAT32PC software.? Rotor control works for azimuth, but I believe there is a hardware issue somewhere with the elevation rotor control.? So a bit more work to do to resolve that, but I¡¯m at least functional now on the new radio.?
Eddie, you saved me many hours by letting me copy the settings on your 9700.? Thanks also for letting me copy all your repeater settings for local repeaters.? Again, a real time saver.
I¡¯m a bit reluctant to volunteer Eddie¡¯s time, but if anyone else is having trouble with software/radio/rotor setting for working satellites, Eddie is your man.?
Dave UW
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Big thanks to Eddie for helping me get the IC9700 up and running on satellite!? The radio plays nicely now with SAT32PC software.? Rotor control works for azimuth, but I believe there is a hardware issue somewhere with the elevation rotor control.? So a bit more work to do to resolve that, but I¡¯m at least functional now on the new radio.?
Eddie, you saved me many hours by letting me copy the settings on your 9700.? Thanks also for letting me copy all your repeater settings for local repeaters.? Again, a real time saver.
I¡¯m a bit reluctant to volunteer Eddie¡¯s time, but if anyone else is having trouble with software/radio/rotor setting for working satellites, Eddie is your man.?
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On Fri, Jun 7, 2024 at 13:20, Dave Moss <davemoss@...> wrote: Well, Eddie is the official satellite Elmer for the Field Day group.?
YMMV with other clubs. ?
UW On Jun 7, 2024, at 12:55?PM, Eric Howell <erhowell@...> wrote:
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I just spoke to Eddie and perhaps we can do it in parallel.?
Thanks Eric
Eric Howell? erhowell@...
-------- Original message -------- From: "Joe Schippert via groups.io" <joe_schippert@...> Date: 6/7/24 12:39 PM (GMT-05:00) Subject: Re: [N4N-Field-Day] Satellite Contact
I¡¯d love to put together one of your nifty az-el setups for my Arrow, Eddie! ?I¡¯m slowly putting together (= thinking darn seriously about!) a satellite station. I used to work the FM Birds back in the day.?
Maybe I can put one together in parallel with Eric.?
73, Joe AJ2Y On Jun 7, 2024, at 09:47, Edmund Thompson <edmundthompson@...> wrote:
?I might know someone ? On Fri, Jun 7, 2024 at 3:11, Eric Howell <erhowell@...> wrote: ? I used my 9100 with a vertical tri-band antenna. I have heard the birds before but could never get the rig to cooperate to get the split just right. I finally got my ducks in a row and it worked. I have tracked a few others and will play with the SSB birds between now and FD. ? I have one of the arrow antennas but don¡¯t think that I can talk Rhoda into standing out in the yard pointing it in the direction I called out ?. I guess I need to find someone to put together a AZ-EL controller¡¡ ? ? ? Way to go Eric!! ?What radio/antenna are you using? ?
On Jun 6, 2024, at 9:36?PM, Gary McConville via groups.io <WB4SQ@...> wrote:
? Congrats Eric
? On Thursday, June 6, 2024, 9:31 PM, Eric Howell <erhowell@...> wrote: I finally managed to make a satellite contact today through ISS. Now I need to check the passes during field day.?
--
Eric Howell
W4MC
w4mc@...
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Eric Howell
W4MC
w4mc@...
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Well, Eddie is the official satellite Elmer for the Field Day group.?
YMMV with other clubs. ?
UW
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On Jun 7, 2024, at 12:55?PM, Eric Howell <erhowell@...> wrote:
? I just spoke to Eddie and perhaps we can do it in parallel.?
Thanks Eric
Eric Howell? erhowell@...
-------- Original message -------- From: "Joe Schippert via groups.io" <joe_schippert@...> Date: 6/7/24 12:39 PM (GMT-05:00) Subject: Re: [N4N-Field-Day] Satellite Contact
I¡¯d love to put together one of your nifty az-el setups for my Arrow, Eddie! ?I¡¯m slowly putting together (= thinking darn seriously about!) a satellite station. I used to work the FM Birds back in the day.?
Maybe I can put one together in parallel with Eric.?
73, Joe AJ2Y On Jun 7, 2024, at 09:47, Edmund Thompson <edmundthompson@...> wrote:
?I might know someone ? On Fri, Jun 7, 2024 at 3:11, Eric Howell <erhowell@...> wrote: ? I used my 9100 with a vertical tri-band antenna. I have heard the birds before but could never get the rig to cooperate to get the split just right. I finally got my ducks in a row and it worked. I have tracked a few others and will play with the SSB birds between now and FD. ? I have one of the arrow antennas but don¡¯t think that I can talk Rhoda into standing out in the yard pointing it in the direction I called out ?. I guess I need to find someone to put together a AZ-EL controller¡¡ ? ? ? Way to go Eric!! ?What radio/antenna are you using? ?
On Jun 6, 2024, at 9:36?PM, Gary McConville via groups.io <WB4SQ@...> wrote:
? Congrats Eric
? On Thursday, June 6, 2024, 9:31 PM, Eric Howell <erhowell@...> wrote: I finally managed to make a satellite contact today through ISS. Now I need to check the passes during field day.?
--
Eric Howell
W4MC
w4mc@...
--
Eric Howell
W4MC
w4mc@...
-- Eric Howell W4MC w4mc@...
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I just spoke to Eddie and perhaps we can do it in parallel.?
Thanks Eric
Eric Howell? erhowell@...
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-------- Original message -------- From: "Joe Schippert via groups.io" <joe_schippert@...> Date: 6/7/24 12:39 PM (GMT-05:00) Subject: Re: [N4N-Field-Day] Satellite Contact
I¡¯d love to put together one of your nifty az-el setups for my Arrow, Eddie! ?I¡¯m slowly putting together (= thinking darn seriously about!) a satellite station. I used to work the FM Birds back in the day.?
Maybe I can put one together in parallel with Eric.?
73, Joe AJ2Y On Jun 7, 2024, at 09:47, Edmund Thompson <edmundthompson@...> wrote:
?I might know someone ? On Fri, Jun 7, 2024 at 3:11, Eric Howell <erhowell@...> wrote: ? I used my 9100 with a vertical tri-band antenna. I have heard the birds before but could never get the rig to cooperate to get the split just right. I finally got my ducks in a row and it worked. I have tracked a few others and will play with the SSB birds between now and FD. ? I have one of the arrow antennas but don¡¯t think that I can talk Rhoda into standing out in the yard pointing it in the direction I called out ?. I guess I need to find someone to put together a AZ-EL controller¡¡ ? ? ? Way to go Eric!! ?What radio/antenna are you using? ?
On Jun 6, 2024, at 9:36?PM, Gary McConville via groups.io <WB4SQ@...> wrote:
? Congrats Eric
? On Thursday, June 6, 2024, 9:31 PM, Eric Howell <erhowell@...> wrote: I finally managed to make a satellite contact today through ISS. Now I need to check the passes during field day.?
--
Eric Howell
W4MC
w4mc@...
--
Eric Howell
W4MC
w4mc@...
-- Eric Howell W4MC w4mc@...
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I¡¯d love to put together one of your nifty az-el setups for my Arrow, Eddie! ?I¡¯m slowly putting together (= thinking darn seriously about!) a satellite station. I used to work the FM Birds back in the day.?
Maybe I can put one together in parallel with Eric.?
73, Joe AJ2Y
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On Jun 7, 2024, at 09:47, Edmund Thompson <edmundthompson@...> wrote:
?I might know someone ? On Fri, Jun 7, 2024 at 3:11, Eric Howell <erhowell@...> wrote: ? I used my 9100 with a vertical tri-band antenna. I have heard the birds before but could never get the rig to cooperate to get the split just right. I finally got my ducks in a row and it worked. I have tracked a few others and will play with the SSB birds between now and FD. ? I have one of the arrow antennas but don¡¯t think that I can talk Rhoda into standing out in the yard pointing it in the direction I called out ?. I guess I need to find someone to put together a AZ-EL controller¡¡ ? ? ? Way to go Eric!! ?What radio/antenna are you using? ?
On Jun 6, 2024, at 9:36?PM, Gary McConville via groups.io <WB4SQ@...> wrote:
? Congrats Eric
? On Thursday, June 6, 2024, 9:31 PM, Eric Howell <erhowell@...> wrote: I finally managed to make a satellite contact today through ISS. Now I need to check the passes during field day.?
--
Eric Howell
W4MC
w4mc@...
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W4MC
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I sure hope he is a friend? ?
Thanks Eric
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-------- Original message -------- From: Edmund Thompson <Edmundthompson@...> Date: 6/7/24 9:47 AM (GMT-05:00) Subject: Re: [N4N-Field-Day] Satellite Contact
I might know someone ? On Fri, Jun 7, 2024 at 3:11, Eric Howell <erhowell@...> wrote: ? I used my 9100 with a vertical tri-band antenna. I have heard the birds before but could never get the rig to cooperate to get the split just right. I finally got my ducks in a row and it worked. I have tracked a few others and will play with the SSB birds between now and FD. ? I have one of the arrow antennas but don¡¯t think that I can talk Rhoda into standing out in the yard pointing it in the direction I called out ?. I guess I need to find someone to put together a AZ-EL controller¡¡ ? ? ? Way to go Eric!! ?What radio/antenna are you using? ?
On Jun 6, 2024, at 9:36?PM, Gary McConville via groups.io <WB4SQ@...> wrote:
? Congrats Eric
? On Thursday, June 6, 2024, 9:31 PM, Eric Howell <erhowell@...> wrote: I finally managed to make a satellite contact today through ISS. Now I need to check the passes during field day.?
--
Eric Howell
W4MC
w4mc@...
--
Eric Howell
W4MC
w4mc@...
-- Eric Howell W4MC w4mc@...
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On Fri, Jun 7, 2024 at 3:11, Eric Howell <erhowell@...> wrote: ? I used my 9100 with a vertical tri-band antenna. I have heard the birds before but could never get the rig to cooperate to get the split just right. I finally got my ducks in a row and it worked. I have tracked a few others and will play with the SSB birds between now and FD. ? I have one of the arrow antennas but don¡¯t think that I can talk Rhoda into standing out in the yard pointing it in the direction I called out ?. I guess I need to find someone to put together a AZ-EL controller¡¡ ? ? ? Way to go Eric!! ?What radio/antenna are you using? ?
On Jun 6, 2024, at 9:36?PM, Gary McConville via groups.io <WB4SQ@...> wrote:
? Congrats Eric
? On Thursday, June 6, 2024, 9:31 PM, Eric Howell <erhowell@...> wrote: I finally managed to make a satellite contact today through ISS. Now I need to check the passes during field day.?
--
Eric Howell
W4MC
w4mc@...
--
Eric Howell
W4MC
w4mc@...
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? I used my 9100 with a vertical tri-band antenna. I have heard the birds before but could never get the rig to cooperate to get the split just right. I finally got my ducks in a row and it worked. I have tracked a few others and will play with the SSB birds between now and FD. ? I have one of the arrow antennas but don¡¯t think that I can talk Rhoda into standing out in the yard pointing it in the direction I called out ?. I guess I need to find someone to put together a AZ-EL controller¡¡ ? ?
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From: [email protected] < [email protected]> On Behalf Of Dave Moss Sent: Thursday, June 6, 2024 10:42 PM To: [email protected]Subject: Re: [N4N-Field-Day] Satellite Contact ? Way to go Eric!! ?What radio/antenna are you using? ?
On Jun 6, 2024, at 9:36?PM, Gary McConville via groups.io <WB4SQ@...> wrote:
? Congrats Eric
? On Thursday, June 6, 2024, 9:31 PM, Eric Howell <erhowell@...> wrote: I finally managed to make a satellite contact today through ISS. Now I need to check the passes during field day.?
--
Eric Howell
W4MC
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Way to go Eric!! ?What radio/antenna are you using?
UW
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On Jun 6, 2024, at 9:36?PM, Gary McConville via groups.io <WB4SQ@...> wrote:
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Congrats Eric
On Thursday, June 6, 2024, 9:31 PM, Eric Howell <erhowell@...> wrote: I finally managed to make a satellite contact today through ISS. Now I need to check the passes during field day.?
Thanks Eric
Eric Howell? erhowell@...
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On Thursday, June 6, 2024, 9:31 PM, Eric Howell <erhowell@...> wrote: I finally managed to make a satellite contact today through ISS. Now I need to check the passes during field day.?
Thanks Eric
Eric Howell? erhowell@...
-- Eric Howell W4MC w4mc@...
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I finally managed to make a satellite contact today through ISS. Now I need to check the passes during field day.?
Thanks Eric
Eric Howell? erhowell@...
-- Eric Howell W4MC w4mc@...
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FW: ARRL Member Bulletin for June 6, 2024
Another update on the ARRL cyber attack. ? Some of you have been asking where the info comes from that it was ransomware, or that a ransom was paid.? I¡¯m the one who shared that with Jeff 1, because that is what I heard in the ARRL forum at the Atlanta Hamfest.? Bicycle John KB4SLV and I were at the forum,? Mickey Baker shared info on a number of recent happenings at ARRL.? Among other things, he shared that he was particularly opposed to taking the printed magazine away from those like me who had 2 plus years left on a three year renewal.? He then discussed the cyber attach, said it was a ransomware attack, and said the ransom was paid.? I looked at John and said ¡°did he just say they PAID the ransom?¡±? John said that¡¯s what he heard.? Mickey went on to say that maybe there was some kharma involved, since coincidentally the amount of the ransom was about what it would have cost to have mailed those QSTs.? ? That¡¯s about all the detail I heard.? ? I¡¯m a bit puzzled why ARRL isn¡¯t saying the same thing in communications to members if Board members are sharing that at hamfest forums.? Maybe one hand doesn¡¯t know what the other is doing.? I also can¡¯t shake the sense that ARRL isn¡¯t being completely forthright about all this.? That¡¯s just my opinion, I may be wrong.? ? Outside the forum I asked Mickey when he thought LOTW might be back on line.? He guestimated it would be another month (from then, not from the onset in May).? So maybe late June or early July.? ? In the immortal words of Forrest Gump, ¡°That¡¯s all I have to say about that¡±.? ? Dave UW ? ?
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From: ARRL <memberlist@...> Sent: Thursday, June 6, 2024 8:21 PM To: davemoss@... Subject: ARRL Member Bulletin for June 6, 2024 ? ? ? ? | ? ? ? MEMBER BULLETIN ? June 6, 2024 ? Dear ARRL member, ? We are writing to inform you of a serious incident that has impacted ARRL¡¯s operations. On or around May 12, 2024, ARRL was the victim of a sophisticated network attack by a malicious international cyber group. We immediately involved the FBI and engaged with third party experts to investigate. ? On May 16, on the eve of the ARRL National Convention in Ohio, we posted a notice on our website to inform members about the incident. Since then, we have made substantial progress to mitigate the impact of this attack on our organization. We have been posting regular updates, including the status of restored services. Please refer to our dedicated news post at . ? We are aware that certain members believe we should be openly communicating everything associated with this incident. We are working with industry experts, including cyber crime attorneys and the authorities, who have directed us to be conservative and cautious with our communications while restoring the ARRL network. ? Many of our services and programs have been impacted by this attack. We have been diligently assessing each system to ascertain the extent of compromise. For example, while the Logbook of The World? server and related user data were unaffected, we have taken the precautionary measure of keeping the service offline until we can ensure the security and integrity of our networks. Similarly, access to Online DXCC is unavailable, although individual award data remains secure. ? Fortunately, some of our key systems, such as the ARRL website and our association membership system, were unaffected. Despite the severity of the attack, no personal information was compromised. Additionally, ARRL does not store credit card information anywhere on our systems, and we do not collect social security numbers. ? Our Directors have heard from some members who are concerned about managing their membership renewals. Members can renew online at or by phoning ARRL. ? We understand the frustration and inconvenience this incident has caused, and we sincerely appreciate your patience and understanding as our dedicated staff and partners continue to work tirelessly to restore affected systems and services. ? Thank you for your ongoing support. ? |
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Re: arrl paying ransom for data
I don't see anything about paying a ransom.
On Tue, Jun 4, 2024 at 23:08, Joe Schippert via groups.io <joe_schippert@...> wrote: |
Jeff Otterson n1kdo
Eric Howell
