Category Archives: CAS-4B

Back on the birds!

Posted on June 7, 2022 by robert

I’ve been using an ancient Panasonic ToughBook (CF-31) as the computer to control my IC-9700 for satellite work.  I liked the TB because the screen is readable in full daylight.  That particular computer was never fully supported by Panasonic to … Continue reading →

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Getting Ready for SAT Field Day

Posted on June 21, 2021 by Bob Beatty

For a variety of reasons, I’ve been off the satellites since last year.  With Field Day back on, one of my jobs is to make a Satellite contact for the Newport County Radio Club, NE1RI.  That means dusting off the … Continue reading →

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Getting Ready for WFD/Satellite

Posted on January 23, 2020 by Bob Beatty

I don’t have the stamina of my youth, and especially don’t push things in New England Winters.  That said, this coming weekend is Winter Field Day.  I’ve participated the past five years with my club, W1SYE Newport County Radio Club.  … Continue reading →

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WFD 2019 Satellite QSO Completed

Posted on January 26, 2019 by robert

My thanks to the crew in NH working N1FD (4O NH) during Winter Field Day this year.  There was a decent CAS-4B pass that began 13 min after WFD got underway, the first pass of the contest.  I was able … Continue reading →

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Nice day with Scouts working satellites during JOTA

Posted on October 20, 2018 by Bob Beatty

Today was the sixth JOTA (Jamboree On The Air) that I’ve had the privilege of working at, along with other Newport County Radio Club members.  While the weather was dicy yesterday (poor scouts trying to sleep during some rather strong … Continue reading →

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Field Day 2018 Satellite Passes

Posted on June 16, 2018 by robert

I’ve put together my list of candidate orbits that are happening during daylight hours for Field Day 2018.  Orbits in green are pretty optimal.  Orbits in yellow are lower (and hence further away, or in darkness). Satellite Passes FD 2018

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Ryan has Success with CAS-4B QSOs

Posted on January 3, 2018 by robert

I mentioned that I’ve been mentoring a neighbor that lives a few houses down the street from me.  Ryan is 11 years old and in the 6th grade.  Ryan hopes to be a meteorologist when he grows up and understands … Continue reading →

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CAS-4B with a Future Ham

Posted on November 19, 2017 by robert

I’ve been spending a little time with a young neighbor, introducing him to Amateur Radio.  I try to mix a little on-air activity with some theory.  It’s amazing how comfortable he is with solving equations in his head. This past … Continue reading →

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