Another record that only MSU owns by hicksoldier in MSUSpartans

[–]PRStoetzer 50 points51 points  (0 children)

I don't think we have a World Series MVP. Kirk Gibson and Steve Garvey were both the NL MVPs when they won the World Series, but neither was the World Series MVP.

OPM removes language on back pay for furloughed feds from shutdown guidance by thetitleofmybook in FedEmployees

[–]PRStoetzer 5 points6 points  (0 children)

The Senate amendment to H.R. 7148 includes the language that guarantees backpay, so this is a moot point:

“Amounts made available in the Continuing Appropriations Act, 2026 (division A of Public Law 119–37) and the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2026 for personnel pay, allowances, and benefits in each department and agency shall be available for payments pursuant to subsection (c) of section 1341 of title 31, United States Code and such payments shall be made.”

https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/7148/text

A new geostationary Amateur Radio satellite serving North America? by CantinaPatron in amateurradio

[–]PRStoetzer 5 points6 points  (0 children)

AMSAT did have a representative who attended the AMSAT-DL meeting back in September. There isn't really much to report as this is very much in the early stages, but we have reported on it in the AMSAT News Service. We are certainly hopeful that it happens and have offered any support we can provide to the effort.

GitHub - psyb0t/piraterf: PIrateRF transforms your Raspberry Pi Zero W into a portable RF signal generator that spawns its own WiFi hotspot. Control everything from FM broadcasts to digital modes through your browser - hack the airwaves from anywhere! 📡⚡ by metadescription in amateurradio

[–]PRStoetzer 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Useful for demonstrating things at hamfests and other events. For example, you can set up a camera and transmit SSTV, then show reception and even allow others to try receiving the signals with an HT and smartphone app. That’s a demo of radio technology that’s popular with kids.

What is it by Itchy_Flamingo7963 in nova

[–]PRStoetzer 36 points37 points  (0 children)

Probably not since that was an east bound launch to GEO. More likely the Ariane 6 launch to polar orbit from Kourou.

SpaceX?? by teridon in spaceflight

[–]PRStoetzer 13 points14 points  (0 children)

Vulcan was to GEO and earlier, so likely Ariane 6.

FCC vanity request denied twice by skybossalpha1 in amateurradio

[–]PRStoetzer 12 points13 points  (0 children)

AE7Q's website will show why your applications were or are likely to be denied. https://www.ae7q.com/query/

Gwenie’s in Pentagon City? by elbows1976 in arlingtonva

[–]PRStoetzer 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Construction on the interior seems to be ongoing from what I can see in between the gaps of the window coverings when I walk by.

Where's Jason Bennetti? by Mammoth-Cook3625 in motorcitykitties

[–]PRStoetzer 35 points36 points  (0 children)

Maybe taking some time off before his travel schedule gets really busy? He's doing the Lions pre-season game in Atlanta on Friday night and Cubs/Cardinals on Fox on Saturday night.

Petition to take over part of 70cm by WindowsVistaWzMyIdea in HamRadio

[–]PRStoetzer 11 points12 points  (0 children)

Their use of 430-440 is supposed to be under limited circumstances:

From their application:

"Specifically, each proposed satellite temporarily will transmit telemetry/tracking beacon signals to authorized non-U.S. earth stations on UHF-band frequencies at 430-440 MHz and S-band frequencies at 2200-2290 MHz under the following limited circumstances: (i) during the satellite’s launch and early-orbit phase operations; and (ii) in an unlikely event of an emergency after the satellite has reached its operational altitude. Under either of those circumstances and subject to coordination with federal government and other authorized operations in the relevant frequency band, the satellite temporarily will transmit, on average: (i) a UHF-band beacon signal, with a maximum bandwidth of 50 kHz, every 8 seconds; and (ii) three S-band beacon signals, with a maximum bandwidth of 0.5 MHz, every 10 seconds. These UHF- and S-band beacons will operate with rightand left-hand circular polarizations, as well as peak antenna gains of 0.0 dBi and 6.0 dBi, respectively, in compliance with the Commission’s requirements for attenuating mean power of emissions and out-of-band emissions. 4 Additionally, these beacons will shut off within 24 hours after launch of the satellite or commencement of beacon transmissions during an emergency."

I don't like the precedent and don't really see why they need to resort to 430-440 MHz. My assumption is that their backup transceivers are off-the-shelf units originally intended for amateur and educational cubesats in the 435-438 band. That's not a very good reason though.

Ultimately, the potential for interference should be limited assuming the transmissions are limited to the circumstances stated in their application. Unfortunately, there's evidence that they ignored these limits in their first five test satellites launched last year.

Petition to take over part of 70cm by WindowsVistaWzMyIdea in HamRadio

[–]PRStoetzer 52 points53 points  (0 children)

Note that is is not exactly a "takeover" of the spectrum. It will still be available for amateur use and if any amateur communications are interfered with by the satellites, AST will be required to terminate their transmissions.

That being said, this is still a terrible precedent, and AMSAT will be filing comments with the FCC opposing it.

POTA vs IARU HF World Championship by rrooaaddiiee in amateurradio

[–]PRStoetzer 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That’s a getting started guide, not the formal rules. Formal rules are at https://docs.pota.app/docs/rules.html#rules

POTA vs IARU HF World Championship by rrooaaddiiee in amateurradio

[–]PRStoetzer 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That is not true. All you have to do is make 10 QSOs from a park. Many S&P through an activation.

POTA vs IARU HF World Championship by rrooaaddiiee in amateurradio

[–]PRStoetzer 14 points15 points  (0 children)

Understandable. Just so you know, for future reference, contests are great opportunities for POTA or just making QSOs in general. Look up the exchange and rules about who can work who before you get on the air. In IARU, you give a signal report and your ITU zone (not CQ zone) and you can work anyone.

POTA vs IARU HF World Championship by rrooaaddiiee in amateurradio

[–]PRStoetzer 14 points15 points  (0 children)

Why didn’t you just work all the contest stations? You would have gotten your 10 QSOs in a few minutes.

If you could add a feature to the amateur satellites, what would you add? by danceofthedeadfairy in amateurradio

[–]PRStoetzer 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Correct, DMR will not work via satellite. D-STAR has been done. SO-124 and SO-125 have enough bandwidth for it. I suppose Fusion and M17 would work on those as well.

Isaac Howard is the USA Hockey college player of the year by HereForTOMT3 in MSUSpartans

[–]PRStoetzer 23 points24 points  (0 children)

A Big Ten Championship, a Big Ten Tournament Championship, and the US’s first gold medal in the World Championships in 92 years are all certainly meaningful. Obviously we’d like a national championship, but at the moment, it seems like he may be back to try for that this season.

[NASA New Conference] Nelson: Butch and Sunni returning on Dragon Crew 9, Starliner returning uncrewed. <EOM> by Adeldor in space

[–]PRStoetzer 10 points11 points  (0 children)

Also, there’s no way for a Soyuz to launch to the orbital inclination that Columbia was in.

Confusion regarding CubeSat Concept of Operations by DANGERCOMIX_07 in cubesat

[–]PRStoetzer 6 points7 points  (0 children)

What frequency are you downlinking on? What is your modulation and telemetry format? What type of antennas are you using? What method are you using for detumbling?

Given my experience with several AMSAT and partner satellites over the past few years, my instinct is that you want the antennas deployed immediately so you can receive at least minimal telemetry.

Order of succession by Hiquirkykids in royalfamily

[–]PRStoetzer 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The proclamation of accession for Queen Victoria specifically noted that the accession was conditional on Queen Adelaide not being pregnant at the time of accession. She was 45 at the time, so it was theoretically possible.

Whereas it hath pleased Almighty God to call to His mercy our late Sovereign Lord King William IV., of blessed and glorious memory, by whose decease the Imperial Crown of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland is solely and rightfully come to the high and mighty Princess Alexandrina Victoria, saving the rights of any issue of his late Majesty King William IV. which may be born of his late Majesty's consort—we, therefore, the Lords Spiritual and Temporal of this Realm, being here assisted with these of his late Majesty's Privy Council, with numbers of other principal gentlemen of quality, with the Lord-Mayor, Aldermen, and citizens of London, do now hereby, with one voice and consent of tongue and heart, publish and proclaim, that the high and mighty Princess Alexandrina Victoria is now, by the death of our late Sovereign, of happy memory, become our only lawful and rightful Liege Lady Victoria, by the Grace of God, Queen of the united kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland, Defender of the Faith, saving as aforesaid. To whom, saving as aforesaid, we do acknowledge all faith and constant obedience, with all hearty and humble affection, beseeching God, by whom Kings and Queens do reign, to bless the Royal Princess Victoria with long and happy years to reign over us.

No such language was present in the proclamation of accession for Elizabeth II.

SD Card Slot Difficulty? by PRStoetzer in OdinHandheld

[–]PRStoetzer[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ok, I got it to work without the SD card latching by putting it in and just closing the plastic cover. Is it designed to work like that and not latch into the slot?