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1996 ARRL and TAPR Digital Communications Conference
The 15th ARRL and TAPR Digital Communications Conference, held September 20-22, 1996, at the Quality Inn Seattle Airport in Seattle, Washington. Here is a summary of papers presented. Conference Proceedings are available from ARRL. ISBN: 0-87259-568-4; cost is $12, plus shipping; order number: 5684.
Learning DSP by Porting Programs to the TAPR/AMSAT DSP-93 Modem,
John B. Bandy, W0UT
Linking BPQ Switches via Ethernet,
Bill Barnes, N3JIX
javAPRS: Implementation of the APRS Protocols in Java,
Steve Dimse, KO4HD
The Radio Amateur Digital System Artificial Intellegence Project,
Garry W. Joerger, N5USG
Fast Flow Control in High-Speed Communication Networks,
C.M. Kwan, R. Xu and L. Haynes
Nonlinear Channel Equalization Using Fuzzy CMAC Neural Network,
C.M. Kwan, R. Xu, L. Haynes and J.D. Pryor
Optimization of Phase-Locked Loops With Guaranteed Stability,
C.M. Kwan, H. Xu, C. Lin and L. Haynes
Baseband Group Delay Equalization of IF Filters for Data Communications,
T.C. McDermott, N5EG
Easy to Follow Packet,
James C. Nobis
Object-Oriented Modeling of a Satellite Tracking Software,
M. Normandeau and M. Barbeau, VE2BPM
XNET: A Graphical Look at Packet Radio Networks,
Richard Parry, W9IF
A 9600-Baud Modem for the LPT Port,
Wolf-Henning Rech, N1EOW/DF9IC and Donald Rotolo, N2IRZ
Amateur Radio Digital Voice Communications,
Paul L. Rinaldo, W4RI
WinAPRS: Windows Automatic Position Reporting System,
Mark Sproul, KB2ICI, and Keith Sproul, WU2Z
Automatic Radio Direction Finding Using MacAPRS & WinAPRS,
Keith Sproul, WU2Z
Circus of the Stars,
Michelle Toon, KC5CGH
13-cm PSK Transceiver for 1.2 Mbit/s Packet Radio,
Matjaz Vidmar, S53MV
23-cm PSK Packet-Radio RTX for 1.2 Mbit/s User Access,
Matjaz Vidmar, S53MV
Packet and Internet,
James Wagner, PhD, KA7EHK
Strategies for Improving Wide-Area Networks,
James Wagner, PhD, KA7EHK
The Word Storage Relay (WSR),
Pat West, PE, W7EA
On-Air Measurements of HF Data Throughput Results and Reflections,
Ken Wickwire, KB1JY
On-Air Measurements of MIL-STD-188-141A ALE Data Text Message Throughput Over Short Links,
Ken Wickwire, KB1JY
CLOVER-The Technology Grows and Matures,
Bill Henry, K9GWT
Construcing a Worldwide HF Data Network,
Craig McCartney, WA8DRZ
16th ARRL and TAPR Digital Communications Conference
The 16th ARRL and TAPR Digital Communications Conference was held October 10-12, 1997, in Baltimore, Maryland. Here is a summary of papers presented. Conference Proceedings are available from ARRL. ISBN: 0-87259-636-2; cost is $15, plus shipping; order number: 6362.
Amateur Radio and the Linux Operating System, John B. Bandy, W0UT
Amateur Radio on Manned Space Vehicles: Improving Amateur Radio's Future Through Enhanced Space Frequencies, Frank H. Bauer, KA3HDO
Proposal: An AMSAT Mobile TRAKNET, Bob Bruninga, WB4APR
APRS Vision System, Bob Bruninga, WB4APR
APRServe: An Internet Backbone for APRS, Steve Dimse, K4HG
Keypad Interface Language, Roy Ekberg, W0LIQ, and Martin Schroedel, K9LTL
An All-Software Advanced HF Modem for Amateur Radio, Matthew Ettus, N2MJI
Detection & Estimation of Covert DS/SS Signals Using Higher Order Statistical Processing, Mamdouh Gouda, Ernest R. Adams and Peter C. J. Hill
HamWeb: Rethinking Packet Radio, John Hansen, WA0PTV
Wireless In Ulaan Bataar, Dewayne Hendricks, WA8DZP
Management of TNCs by Means of the Simple Network Management Protocol, H. Hmida, VA2HLH, and M. Barbeau, VE2BPM
North American Digital Systems Directory (NADSD), Greg Jones, WD5IVD, and Carl Estey, WA0CQG
TAPR Status Report on Spread Spectrum Activity in the Amateur Radio Service, Greg Jones, WD5IVD, and Dewayne Hendricks, WA8DZP
TCP Header Compression According to Van Jacobson Via AX.25, Gunter Jost, DK7WJ/K7WJ
TCP/IP on FlexNet-Just Another Layer, Gunter Jost, DK7WJ/K7WJ
An Amateur 900 MHz Spread-Spectrum Radio Design, Tom McDermott, N5EG, Bob Stricklin, N5BRG, and Bill Reed, WD0ETZ
VHF/UHF/Microwave Radio Propagation: A Primer for Digital Experimenters, Barry McLarnon, VE3JF
Software Radio Technology Overview And Recent Progress, Joseph Mitola, III
PerlAPRS: An Automated Control Application for APRS Networks, Richard Parry, W9IF
Update on Digital Voice Technologies, Paul L. Rinaldo, W4RI
Using a PC and a Soundcard for Popular Amateur Digital Modes, Thomas M. Sailer, HB9JNX/AE4WA
Terminal Node Controllers-Towards The Next Generation?, Darryl Smith, VK2TDS
On-Air Measurements of CLOVER P38 Throughput, Ken Wickwire, KB1JY, Mike Bernock, KB1PZ, and Bob Levreault, W1IMM
Proceedings of the Twenty-Second Eastern VHF/UHF Conference of the Eastern VHF/UHF Society (1996)
The 22nd Annual Eastern VHF/UHF Conference was held August 23-25, 1996, at the Quality Inn and Conference Center, Vernon, Connecticut. Here is a summary of papers presented. Conference Proceedings are available from ARRL. ISBN: 0-87259-567-6; cost is $12, plus shipping; order number: 5676.
The Eastern VHF/UHF Conference Experience,
Stan Hilinski, KA1ZE, Chairperson
The Eastern VHF/UHF Conference Trivia Quiz,
Stan Hilinski, KA1ZE, Chairperson
ANTENNAS
Application of Circular Waveguide with an 11-GHz TVRO Feed,
Bruce Wood, N2LIV
East and West Combine on 10 GHz/ Part I - (3-95) Development,
Bruce Wood, N2LIV, Dick Knadle, K2RIW, Ron Videtto, N2NKJ
East and West Combine on 10 GHz/ Part II - (7-96) - Results,
Bruce Wood, N2LIV, Dick Knadle, K2RIW, & Ron Videtto, N2NKJ
EQUIPMENT DESIGN & MODIFICATION
An Image-Phasing Transverter for 10.368 GHz,
Doug McGarrett, WA2SAY
Comparison of TVRO LNB's on 10 GHz,
Bruce Wood, N2LIV
HF/VHF "All-Band" TVI Filter,
Dale Clement, AF1T
Improving the Vibroplex Brass Racer Iambic Paddle,
Chris Fagas, WB2VVV
Kenwood TS-450S & TS-690S Low Power Modifications,
Bruce Wood, N2LIV
Milling with a Drill Press,
Ken Schofield, W1RIL
Mini-Circuits MMIC Component Values - Chart,
Chris Fagas, WB2VVV
Noise: Measurement and Generation,
Paul Wade, N1BWT
Sizing Concrete Piers for Tower Legs,
C.R. MacCluer, W8MQW & W.E. Saul, P.E.
TELETEC Solid State VHF & UHF Amplifiers, Product Review,
Fred Stefanik, N1DPM
Tweaking the AGC Time Constant of the Kenwood TS-700A,
Chris Fagas, WB2VVV
Using the Chaparral 11 GHz Superfeed at 10.368 GHz,
Paul Wade, N1BWT
Svetlana 4CX400A Improves 8930 VHF Amplifiers,
Ron Klimas, WZ1V
Using the Svetlana 4CX400A on 432 MHz,
Fred Stefanik, N1DPM
OPERATING RELATED TOPICS
An Introduction to VHF/UHF Weak-Signal Operating,
Jeff Klein, WA2TEO & Fred Stefanik, N1DPM
Competitive Multi-Op Mountaintopping, The DM18 Story,
Tim Marek, NC7K
800 to 900 MHz Radio Frequency Propagation Characteristics,
Chris Fagas, WB2VVV
50 MHz Beacons,
Compiled by Martin Harrison, G3USF
VHF/UHF Beacons,
Compiled by Ron Klimas, WZ1V
TESTING
Antenna Gain Measurements, Twenty - First Eastern VHF/UHF Conference
Noise Figure Measurements, Twenty - First Eastern VHF/UHF Conference
TRANSMISSION LINES
Common Coaxial Cable Characteristics - Chart,
Chris Fagas, WB2VVV
Typical 10 GHz Transmission Line Insertion Loss,
Chris Fagas, WB2VVV
REPRINTS FROM QEX MICROWAVE EXPERIMENTERS' MANUAL
More on Parabolic Dish Antennas (December 1995 QEX),
Paul Wade, N1BWT
A "Fool-Resistant" Sequenced Controller and IF Switch for Microwave Transverters,(May 1996 QEX),
Paul Wade, N1BWT
23rd Eastern States VHF/UHF Conference
The 23rd Eastern States VHF/UHF Conference was held August 22-24, 1997, in Enfield, Connecticut. Here is a summary of papers presented. Conference Proceedings are available from ARRL. ISBN: 0-87259-633-8; cost is $15, plus shipping; order number: 6338.
INTRODUCTION
Conference Committee
The Eastern VHF/UHF Conference Experience, Stan Hilinski, KA1ZE, Chairperson
The Eastern VHF/UHF Conference Trivia Quiz, Stan Hilinski, KA1ZE, Chairperson
1996 NEWS Convention Official Trivia Quiz, Gene Zimmerman, W3ZZ
In Memoriam - Tom Kirby
The Tom Kirby Award
OPERATING RELATED TOPICS
N.E.W.S. On the Hill, Fred Stefanik, N1DPM
Preliminary Six-Meter DXCC First, Emil Pocock, W3EP
G3USF Worldwide List of 50 MHz Beacons, Compiled by Martin Harrison, G3USF
VHF/UHF Beacons, Compiled by Ron Klimas, WZ1V
Cycle 22 is Dead, Long Live for Solar Cycle 23!, Emil Pocock, W3EP
Tree Blockage - Attenuation & Black Body Radiation, Bruce Wood, N2LIV & Dick Knadle, K2RIW
10 GHz Sun Noise Measurements, Paul Wade, N1BWT
Microwave Show & Tell - Pictorial, Hank Lopez, N2MSS
ANTENNAS
The Hygain 66B Revisited, Fred Stefanik, N1DPM
Four Elements Over Four Elements, Chris Fagas, WB2VVV
Seven Elements on a 24' Boom, Ron Klimas, WZ1V
Silver Brazing for Better Microwave Antennas, Paul Wade, N1BWT
EQUIPMENT DESIGN & MODIFICATION
6 Meter Filters, Fred Stefanik, N1DPM
Traps for VHF Interference, Joseph Fleagle, W0FY
A Radio Amateurs Primer on Coplaner Waveguide, Jeff Kruth, WA3ZKR
A "Tri-Band Booster" or "Improving 2, 3 & 5 GHZ" at WA1MBA, Tom Williams, WA1MBA
Modifying the California Microwave 3.7 to 4.2 GHz Amplifiers to +12VDC Operation, Zack Lau, KH6CP/1
A Power Supply Revision for the Avantek/HP AWP64100 6 Ghz Power Amplifier, Jeff Kruth, WA3ZKR
Ordering Crystals for Phased Locked Oscillator Bricks, Paul Wade, N1BWT
10 GHz Qualcomm Modification Notes, Dale Clement, AF1T
2 Watts on 10 GHz, Ken Schofield, W1RIL
Care & Feeding of the Jeff Kruth TWT, Doug McGarret, WA2SAY
Dual Band Feedhorn for the DSS Offset Dish, Paul Wade, N1BWT
24 GHz LNA Update, Toshi, JE1AAH
24 GHz Techniques and Equipment, Dick Frey, WA2AAU
HIGHLIGHTS FROM THE INTERNET
What is Kapton?
10 GHz T/R Sequencing
Subject: CH 13 Intermod on 222 MHz
Cushcraft 4218XL Mods
A Whisper Away
RX IF Levels
Kenwood TS 850 Mods
Waveguide WR-75
Weak Signal Junkie
Writing in the Rain
REPRINTS FROM THE SBMS NEWSLETTER
Maps, Bearings & The Radio Path, Frank Kelly, WB6CWN
Antenna Positioning & Control, Dick Kolbly, K6HIJ
Circulators and Isolators, David Laag, W6OW
Testing HP Power Meter Heads, Lars, AA6IW
REPRINTS FROM THE RSGB MICROWAVE NEWSLETTER
Microwave COMB Generator for Receiver Testing, Andy Talbot, G4JNT
Power Conditioner for the Qualcomm 10 GHz One Watt PA MODULE, Andy Talbot, G4JNT
A Novel Dish Feed For 10 GHZ, Jean-Robert, F1DFY
The Chaparall Scaler Feed Horn, Peter, G3PHO
TESTING
Antenna Gain Measurements, Twenty-Second Eastern VHF/UHF Conference
Noise Figure Measurements, Twenty-Second Eastern VHF/UHF Conference
REPRINTS FROM QEX
Mounting RF Connectors, Zack Lau, W1VT
Noise Measurement and Generation, Paul Wade, N1BWT
Finding the Characteristics of Arbitary Transmission Lines, Dave Kirkby, G8WRB
A High RF-Performance 10-GHz Band-Pass Filter, Zack Lau, W1VT
A Simple T/R Sequencer, Zack Lau, W1VT
1996 Central States VHF Society Conference
The 30th Annual Conference of the Central States VHF Society was held July 26-28 at the Thunderbird Hotel & Convention Center in Bloomington, Minesota. Here is a summary of papers presented. Conference Proceedings are available from ARRL. ISBN: 0-87259-563-3; cost is $12, plus shipping; order number: 6533.
A Brief History of the Central States VHF Society
Chambers Award Recipients
Wilson Award Recipients
Microstrip "Patch" Antenna Design;
Roger A. Cox, WB0DGF
VHF/UHF Log-Periodic Antenna Design;
Roger A. Cox, WB0DGF
Stochastic Resonance;
Lawrence E. Stoskopf, N0UU
Moving VHF Into the Mainstream: CQ VHF and You;
Rich Moseson, NW2L
Multiple Hop Sporadic E Path Loss;
Kenneth L. Boston, WF9X
Tropospheric Propagation Observations;
Mel Larson, KC0P
Comparative Analysis on the Effects of Dish Antennae Size and Solar Flux on Measured Sun Noise;
Melvin B. Graves, WR0I
Phase 3D, A New Era for Amateur Satellites;
William A. Tynan, W3XO, and the Phase 3D Design Team
Project Argus and the Challenge of Real-Time All-Sky SETI;
H. Paul Shuch, N6TX
GaAs FET Pre Amp Cookbook #3;
Kent Britain, WA5VJB
EMR, Health and Weak Signal DXing: New Rules and New Research;
Wayne Overbeck, N6NB
Communicating With Light;
Bryan Ward, N5QGH
VHF Contesting in Europe;
Keith Naylor, G4FUF
Moonbounce Comes of Age;
Barry Malowanchuk, VE4MA
Microwave EME Communication;
Al Ward, WB5LUA
Using the Chaparral 11 GHz Superfeed at 10.368 GHz;
Paul Wade, N1BWT
"Reach for Space": Flight 9;
Jerome Doerrie, K5IS
Competitive Multi-Op Mountaintopping;
Tim Marek, NC7K
Restoring Passband Tuning to the ICOM IC-X75 Series Radios;
Dave Phillips, W7GZ
Make Your HTX-100 a Flexible IF Transceiver;
Rus Healy, NJ2L
ARRL January VHF Sweepstakes Grid Records;
Ken Ramirez, KP4XS/W4
ARRL June VHF QSO Party Grid Records;
Ken Ramirez, KP4XS/W4
ARRL September VHF QSO Party Grid Records;
Ken Ramirez, KP4XS/W4
A Cool 1500 Watt Amplifier for 432 MHz;
Steve Gross, N4PZ
Preliminary Tower Analysis Techniques;
Steven H. Sawyers
An Andrew Cable Primer;
Tom Whitted, WA8WZG
A Comprehensive Bibliography of UHF & Microwave Articles;
Paul Husby, W0UC
CSVHF 1994 Antenna Measurement Results
CSVHF 1994 Preamplifier Measurement Results
Central States VHF Society 1995 Antenna Gain Results
Central States VHF Society 1995 Noise Figure Results
North American VHF and Above DX Records
31st Central States VHF Society Conference
The 31st Central States VHF Society Conference was held July 24-26, 1997, in Hot Springs Arkansas. Here is a summary of papers presented. Conference Proceedings are available from ARRL. ISBN: 0-87259-630-3; cost is $15, plus shipping; order number: 6303.
A Brief History of the Central States VHF Society
Chambers Award Recipients
Wilson Award Recipients
Obtaining Higher Power Above 70 cm; Barry Malowanchuk, VE4MA
6 Meter EME - Past, Present & Future; Robert Magnani, K6QXY, and Allen Ferrera, WA6MXI
A Possible Phase 3D Follow-on Project; Bill Tynan, W3XO
STAR1, A Spectral and Temporal Analysis Receiver for Advanced SETI; Dr. Paul Shuch, N6TX
A Cool 144 Mhz Amplifier of Coaxial Design; Steve Gross, N4PZ
Power Amplifier Ideas Using the 4CX250 Tubes on 144 MHz; Thomas Henderson, WD5AGO
Horns for the Holidays; Joel Harrison, W5ZN
Dual Band Feed Horns for 2304/3456 MHz and 5760/10368 MHz; Al Ward, WB5LUA
Exposure Limits and Measurement of Radio Frequency Radiation; W. D. McCaa, K0RZ
EMI In the Ham Shack; Wes Atchison, WA5TKU
Amateur Radio and the World Wide Web; Matt Whitted, KB8OIU
Moon Data Update - 1998 and Related EME Trivia; Derwin King, W5LUU
Improving Receiver Sensitivity of the IC202S; Dave Robinson, WW2R
An Improved Preamplifier for the Teletec DXP-V220; Dave Robinson, WW2R
World Above 50 Mhz Preliminary Six-Meter DXCC Firsts; Emil Pocock, W3EP
L Band Amplifier Using the ATF-36077 Low Noise PHEMT; Al Ward, WB5LUA
Using the ATF-10236 In Low Noise Amplifier Applications In the UHF through 1.7 GHz Frequency Range; Al Ward, WB5LUA
NTMS LP Antenna; Kent Britain, WA5VJB
RADAR Target; Kent Britain, WA5VJB
A Shoe for 5760 MHz; Joel Harrison, W5ZN
Standard Gain Horns for 1296 MHz and 2304 MHz; Al Ward, WB5LUA
Weak Signal Source for 2,3,5, and 10 GHz; Al Ward, WB5LUA
An Andrew Cable Primer; Tom Whitted, WA8WZG
You Know You Are a Redneck Ham When; Gary Gerber, KB0HH
Central States VHF Society 1995 Antenna Gain Results
Central States VHF Society 1995 Noise Figure Results
Central States VHF Society 1996 Antenna Gain Results
Central States VHF Society 1996 Noise Figure Results
North American VHF and Above DX Records
Eimac 7034/4X150A Data Sheets
Eimac 7203/4CX250B Data Sheets
Eimac 7580W/4CX250R Data Sheets
Eimac 7289/3CX100A5 Data Sheets
Microwave Update 1996, was held October 4-6, 1996, at the Ramada Hotel Camelback/Phoenix in Phoenix, Arizona. Here is a summary of papers that were presented. Conference Proceedings are available from ARRL. ISBN: 0-87259-573-0; cost is $12, plus shipping; order number: 5730.
Improving System Integration for UHF and Microwave Communication
Kirk Bailey, N7CCB
A DSP Dased Transceiver for UHF and Microwaves
Bob Larkin, W7PUA
NOISE: Measurement and Generation
Paul Wade, N1BWT
Optimizing TWT Power Output for Narrow Band CW/SSB Operation
James W. Vogler, WA7CJO
Ka-Band Beacon-Transponder for the AMSAT Phase-3D Satellite
Danny Orban, ON4AOD
High Performance 47-GHz Components
Toshihiko Takamizawa, JE1AAH
"No-Tune" Transverter for 10 GHz
Danny Orban, ON4AOD
The 1 dB Quest Revisited
John Swiniarski, WA1TFH
20 dB Gain Two-Stage 10 GHz Amplifier Using ERA-2 MMICs
Greg McIntire, AA5C
EME Communication at 1296 MHz and Higher Frequencies|
Al Ward, WB5LUA
Simple Tracking Generators That You Can Build
John Petrich, W7HQJ
Just about as Cheap as you can get on 10 GHz
Kent Britain, WA5VJB
Feed Horns for Illumination of Parabolic Reflector Antennas for
1.3 and 2.3 GHz
Paul Chominski, SM0PYP/W6
The Cut Dish
John Anderson, WD4MUO/0
10 GHz Offset Feed Dish
Paul Wade, N1BWT
A Transportable Dish Mount
John Anderson, WD4MUO/0
UHF/Microwave Activity in Australia
Walter J. Howse, VK6KZ
The San Diego Microwave Group X-Band Repeater Update
Kerry Banke, N6IZW
2304 and 3456 No-Tune Transverter Updates
Steve Kostro, N2CEI
Phase Noise Part 1: What is it, and How it Affects Communications
Jeffrey Pawlan, WA6KBL
3456 Transverter Using TVRO Parts
Rick Beatty, NU7Z
Modification of TVRO LNBs for 10 GHz
Paul Wade, N1BWT, and Don Twombly, WB1FKF
Practical Microwave Antennas, Parts 1, 2 and 3
Paul Wade, N1BWT
1995 Microwave Update Noise Figure Results
EME Bibliography
Al Ward, WB5LUA
Microwave Update 1997 was held October 23-26, 1997, in Sandusky, Ohio. Here is a summary of papers presented. Conference Proceedings are available from ARRL. ISBN: 0-87259-638-9; cost is $15, plus shipping; order number: 6389.
Make Any Car Into a Ten Band Rover, Jim Mitzlaff, WB9SNR
Parabolic Dish Feeds--Performance Analysis, Paul Wade, N1BWT
Care and Feeding of a SETI Dish, Paul Shuch, N6TX
The Interaction of RF and LO Noise During Down Conversion, Chuck MacCluer, W8MQW, and Jeffrey Pawlan, WA6KBL
An Andrew Cable Primer, Tom Whitted, WA8WZG
Horns for the Holidays, Joel Harrison, W5ZN
Dual Band Feedhorns for 2304/3456 MHz and 5760/10368 MHz, Al Ward, WB6LUA
24 GHz and the East Coast Effect, Sam Jewell, G4DDK
The Art of Building 24 GHz Equipment that Works, Toshi Takamizawa, JE1AHH
Contest Microwave Rover Strategies for the Ohio Valley and Elsewhere, Jack Nyiri, AB4CR
Construction Techniques for 13 cm Coaxial Cavity Amplifiers, Ed Krome, K9EK
High-Performance Microwave Station Design Ideas, Rus Healy, NJ2L
A "Tri-Band Booster"--Improvements for 2, 3 and 5 GHz, Tom Williams, WA1MBA
10 GHz--A Rainy Day Band, Tom Williams, WA1MBA
A 10 GHz Transverter, Dave Meier, N4MW
Getting Started on 24 GHz, John Sortor, KB3GX, and Paul Drexler, WB3JYO
A 13 cm Power Amplifier Using the GS9b Tube, Barry Malowanchuk, VE4MA
Eliminate Low Frequency Intermod of LNA's, Steve Kostro, N1CEI
A Tribute to Dennis Mungham, VE3ASO, Tom Whitted, WA8WZG
Using the Chaparral 11 GHz Superfeed at 10.368 GHz, Paul Wade, N1BWT
Understanding Noise Temperature--A Tutorial, Chuck MacCluer, W8MQW
Practical Experimental Measurement of the Effects of LO Phase Noise on Received CW Signals, Jeffrey Pawlan, WA6KBL
Improved Stability for Microwave Transverters, Chuck Steer, WA3IAC
Noise Figure Measurements, Al Ward, WB5LUA
Pin Diode IF Switch, Al Ward, WB5LUA
Return Loss Conversion Chart+
1996 Microwave Update Noise Figure Results
Low Noise Amplifiers for 2304, 3456, 5760 and 10368 MHz Using the ATF-36077 PHEMT, Al Ward, WB5LUA
10 GHz Copper Water Pipe Feedhorn, Barry Malowanchuk, VE4MA
1997 Dayton Weak Signal VHF Group Noise Figure Results
1995 Microwave Update Noise Figure Results
1997 NTMS Antenna Measuring Party Results
AMSAT Space Symposium Proceedings and Annual Meeting
The 14 AMSAT Space Symposium and Annual Meeting was held November 8-10, 1996, in Tucson, Arizona. Here is a summary of papers presented. Conference Proceedings are available from ARRL. ISBN: 0-87259-584-6; cost is $12, plus shipping; order number: 5846.
Welcome to the 1996 AMSAT-NA Space Symposium & Annual Meeting, Bill Tynan, W3XO
Phase 3D Update, The Phase 3D Design Team
Phase-3D GPS Receiver Progress Report, Bdale Garbee, N3EUA
A Possible Phase 3D Follow-on Project, Bill Tynan, W3XO
The Amateur Satellite Service in 1996, Ray Soifer, W2RS
Amateur Satellites-Is There a Future?, Richard Limebear, G3RWLK, and John Branegan, GM4IHJ
A Summary of AO-16 Activity for 1994-96, Robert J. Diersing, N5AHD
ASUSAT 1: A Low-Cost AMSAT Nanosatellite, Shea Ferring, Joel D. Rademacher, Helen L. Reed, Jordi Puig-Suari, and members of the ASUSat 1 Team
The Picosat System, Peter Vekinis, KC1QF/EI4GV/SV0GV
Mir: Five Years of a Permanent Packet Radio Space Station, Gustavo Carpignano, LW2DTZ
Amateur Radio on the International Space Station, Frank H. Bauer, KA3HDO, and Matt Bordelon, KC5BTL
APRS SAREX Experiment on Mission STS-78, Bob Bruninga, WB4APR
AMSAT Satellites and ESA Launches, Gould Smith, WA4SXM
Amateur Radio Satellites on the Internet, Eric Cottrell, WB1HBU
SETI Sensitivity: Calibrating on a Wow! Signal, Dr. H. Paul Shuch, N6TX
The Mars Global Surveyor Project, Cliff Buttschardt, K7RR
A Time Code Reader/Display for Russian Tsikada Satellites, John M. Franke, WA4WDL
Beginners' Forum Papers
AMSAT: A Tutorial for Beginners, Barry A. Baines, WD4ASW
Keplerian Element Fundamentals, Ken Ernandes, N2WWD
The View from Below: Thoughts on Phase 3D Groundstation Requirements, Ed Krome, KA9LNV
(My) Hamshack of the Future, Andrew A. Skattebo, KA0SNL
Quick, Inexpensive and Effective: A Simple Satellite Mobile QRP Station for the Beginner, Douglas Quagliana, KA2UPW
My "Landfill Special" RS-10 Satellite Station, William D. Rausch. AA6PA
AMSAT Space Symposium Proceedings and Annual Meeting
The 1997 AMSAT Space Symposium and Annual Meeting was held October 17-19, 1997, in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. Here is a summary of papers presented. Conference Proceedings are available from ARRL and AMSAT. ISBN: 0-87259-637-0; cost is $15, plus shipping; order number: 6370.
Welcome to the 1997 AMSAT-NA Space Symposium and Annual Meeting, Bill Tynan, W3XO
Design and Implenetation Of Internet-Linked Ground Station For The Amateur Satellite Community, Christopher Bond and Mark Maier
Using Broadcast Protocols On Terrestrial Links: A New Approach To Digital Satellite Gateways, John Hansen, WA0PTV
Mobile and Portable Operation of Voice Mode Satellites, Chuck Duey, KI0AG
WATOO: An Internet Access S oftware to a Satellite Tracking Station, Marc Normandeau, Steve Bernier, Jean-Marc Desbiens and Michel Barbeau
Satellite Technology for Newcomers: The "Weather Channel" Model, Rich Moseson, W2VU
"They Never Told Me Not To": An Innocent is Seduced by Centimeter Waves, Laura Halliday, VE7LDH
An EZ-Sat Proposal, Frederick J. Winter, N2XOU, and Ken Ernandes, N2WWD
An Object Oriented Approach to Automatic Radio Tuning, Anthony Monteiro, AA2TX
A Simple BPSK Software Modem, Douglas D. Quagliana, KA2UPW
Developing Portable Satellite Software Using Java, John Melton, G0ORX/N6LYT
How the Internet and Free Software Help AMSAT, Bdale Garbee, N3EUA
Design of a Space Image Processing System, Robert A. Hillman and Mark W. Maier
Phase-3D GPS Receiver Progress Report, Bdale Garbee, N3EUA
Introduction to Amateur SETI, H. Paul Shuch, N6TX
Alternative Start Sequences and Orbital Evolution of P3D, Viktor W. Kudielka, OE1VKW
A Practical Guide to P3D Operation on Mode L and Above, Ed Krome, K9EK
Amateur Radio Satellite Imaging-Past, Present and Future, Graham Ratcliff, VK5AGR
A Phase 4 Lite Proposal, Philip Chien, KC4YER
Digital Voice Moduation for a Future Generation of Ham Satellites, Daniel Schultz, N8FGV
A Candidate Orbit for Future AMSAT Spacecraft, Ken Ernandes, N2WWD
Selecting Orbits for LEO Constellations: SSB/CW Communications, Martin Davidoff, K2UBC
Amateur Radio On-Board the International Space Station, Frank Bauer, KA3HDO, and Will Marchant, KC6ROL
First Annual Southeastern VHF Society Conference
The First Annual Southeastern VHF Society Conference was held April 4-5, 1997, in Atlanta, Georgia. Here is a summary of papers presented. Conference Proceedings are available from ARRL. ISBN: 0-87259-616-8; cost is $15, plus shipping; order number: 6168.
Phase 3D-A New Era for Amateur Radio, Bill Tynan, W3XO
World Above 50 MHz-Preliminary Six-Meter DXCC Firsts Made from the Continental States, Emil Pocock, W3EP
SETI and the Amateur Radio Astronomer, Dr. H. Paul Shuch, N6TX
VHF/UHF Weak Signal Operating for Beginners, Jim Worsham, WA4KXY
Matching of Multiple Yagi Arrays, Ray Rector, WA4NJP
TVI Suppression with Filters, Reed Fisher, W2CQH
A Simple Time Domain Reflectometer, Ruddy Ellis, W4LNG
Check Your Local Flight Schedule for the Time of the Next Opening!, Charles Osborne, WD4MBK
6 Meter EME-Past, Present & Future, Robert L. Magnani, K6QXY, and Allen B. Ferrera, WA6MXI
432 and Up.. What's There? Why Go There?, Charles Osborne, WD4MBK
Digital Amateur Television-"DATV," Mike McCombs, KM4YW, and Ned Mountain, WC4X
Conversion of Commander II 2 Meters to 6 Meters, Christopher M. Patterson, WA3HMK
Western States Weak Signal Society Conference
The Western States Weak Signal Society Conference was held October 3-5, 1997, in Kings Canyon National Park, California. Here is a summary of papers presented. Conference Proceedings are available from ARRL. ISBN: 0-87259-634-6; cost is $15, plus shipping; order number: 6346.
A Single-Board Transverter for 5760 MHz and Phase 3D, by Paul Wade, N1BWT
Rewinding Coax Relays for 12 Volt Operation, by Paul Wade, N1BWT
A "Fool-Resistant" Sequenced Controller and IF Switch for Microwave Transverters, by Paul Wade, N1BWT
6 Meter EME-Past, Present & Future, by Robert L. Magnani, K6QXY, and Allen B. Ferrer, WA6MXI
A 144 MHz Amplifier using the Svetlana 4CX800A, by Alfred Green, NU8I
Introduction to GPS and Differential GPS, by Arthur Lange, W6RXQ
A Luxury Linear, by Mark Mandelkern, KN5S (now K5AM)
Design Notes for "A Luxury Linear" Amplifier, by Mark Mandelkern, K5AM
Troposcatter Inside and Out: Everyday VHF, UHF and SHF Propagation for DX, by Palle Preben-Hansen, OZ1RH
Troposcatter at 50 MHz: 700 km QSOs Any Time, by Palle Preben-Hansen, OZ1RH
Author Bios
WSWSS Nets
Acitivity Nights
Sponsors
Constitution and By-Laws of the Western States Weak Signal Society
Western States Weak Signal Society Membership List, August 8, 1997
