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tracking ham radio satellites

January 13th, 2010 admin No comments

tracking ham radio satellites

It’s Alive! NanoSail-D Suddenly and Spontaneously Comes Back to Life
A small solar sail that was thought to be a lost cause has “spontaneously” come back to life. The NanoSail-D — a NASA-designed solar sail cubesat that launched in December but suddenly went silent without confirmation of its deployment — unexpectedly ejected from its host satellite on Wednesday, Jan. 19 at 11:30 a.m. EST. Engineers [...]

Weather Gps

November 28th, 2009 admin No comments

Weather Gps
why my handheld gps malfuntion if the weather gets too hot or cold in my car?

sorry typo the question should have been:

will my handheld gps malfuntion if the weather gets too hot or cold in my car?

You are not being clear about what is malfunctioning. A common problem with GPS receivers left in the hot or cold is a screen malfunction. In the cold, the LCD screen will be sluggish and slow to update. In the hot, the screen will show black or purple colors without even being turned on. Extreme temperatures can damage the LCD display. GPS receivers will only work within certain temperature ranges that are listed in your owners manual.

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GPS Sport Watches

People often question how much GPS functionality can be jam-packed into a wristwatch form factor. Some even question if they would be able to use the positioning figures to get information to their desired location.

The Global Positioning System or GPS is currently the only fully functional Global Navigation Satellite System. Utilizing a group of at least 24 medium Earth course satellites that sends out precise radio signals, the method enables a GPS receiver to determine its location, speed, and direction. GPS is free for casual use for the good of the public, and these days one can find GPS incorporated in watches, cars, digital maps, etc.

People frequently wonder how much GPS practicality can be crammed into a wristwatch. Will it be possible to download maps and watch the progress?

GPS technology is a wonderful feat of human advancement, which is readily available in your local electronic stores. This allows anyone to determine his or her exact time and location in seconds. Get this information continually by buying a GPS watch.

GPS has developed into a broadly used aid in direction finding worldwide, and a helpful tool for map-making, land surveying, commerce, and scientific uses. GPS also provides a specific time location used in many applications as well as scientific study of earthquakes, and synchronization of telecommunications networks. It may be remarkable to note that the cost of maintaining the GPS system is approximately US$750 million per year, including the replacement of aging satellites, and for research and development. The satellite assemblage is managed by the United States Air Force 50th Space Wing.

Purchasing the best GPS watch for you would be easy by following these 5 simple steps:

Step 1: Know what you require in a watch. Uses of GPS are limitless! Decide whether you want to use your GPS watch for training, sports, navigating or locating. You’ll have your options by cutting them down once you already know what you need.

Step 2: Evaluate the prices. Online sites make prices of different brands available for comparison. Compare prices of GPS watches to others before you buy one.

Step 3: Check for its availability in stores. Some of the best GPS watches are being sold in large chain stores. Even if they don’t have it on stock, they can order it for you. Call ahead or check online to make sure they have what you’re looking for.

Step 4: Look for a good deal. You may be able to order the same watch at a lower cost. During the holidays, you may catch these prices being marked down.

Step 5: Talk to the agent. Make sure you have someone to ask questions to before buying your preferred GPS watch. Know what’s the most popular or the most raved watch from sales representatives.

With these 5 Steps, you’re on your way to getting the finest piece of technology around your wrist. With a GPS wristwatch you will never go astray, and you will always be on time.

Here is one of the best GPS sports watch.

X9i Black Suunto GPS Wristwatch

Suunto X9i is best for camping and hiking having a compass, alarm, chronograph, altimeter, dual time, and is water resistant.

Fully fitted with GPS, a compass, barometer, altimeter and chronograph, Suunto X9i has everything you needed for a successful journey. Apart from whether you’re hiking, skiing, climbing, or going on a fishing expedition, Suunto X9i will ensure you get through even the knottiest situations.

Product information:

• Altimeter- altitude, altitude alarm, vertical speed, thermometer
• Compass- Bearing, bearing tracking, graphic compass rose
• Watch- Calendar, dual time, three alarms with date feature, stopwatch
• GPS- 12 channels, Resolution 1meter/3 feet
• Barometer- weather alarm, absolute pressure, temperature, sea level pressure, weather movement graph
• Menu-centered user interface just like cell phones
• Power supply- USB cable and a universal power supply
• Water resistant upto 10 bars
• PC interface software + USB cable

Part #: 5216-SS012029110 / Suunto RCO5388
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Color – Black
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ham radio magazine archives

November 25th, 2009 admin No comments

ham radio magazine archives

Nicknamed ‘Inky’ early in life, this photographer was well-rounded
93-year-old Joe “Inky” Rusczek, of Wallingford, holds a 35mm film camera he used while a photojournalist for the Record Journal. Ruszek is a WWll army veteran and a ham radio hobbyist.

ham radio fm satellite

November 6th, 2009 admin No comments

ham radio fm satellite


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What is Airband ?
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Hamming it up in an emergency
When forest fires were ravaging B.C.’s Nazko Valley a few years back, Bob Holowenko was there to help. He, along with a handful of his fellow amateur radio operators, were on site to assist with communications.

ham radio propagation conditions

October 4th, 2009 admin No comments

National Amateur Radio Day Open House IS Friday
Amateur radio’s National Annual Open House Field Day will be Friday and Saturday, for 24 hours, from noon to noon, at the Tennessee River Park, 4301 Amnicola Hwy. Visitors are encouraged to stop any time during the time the radios and antennas are set up and learn more about wireless communication.

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