Batur [KF7LSD] and the "Gang of 4" and "Tuggie" (August 19, 2016)

Batur [KF7LSD] and Floatable Dogs, and the Arctic Loon

Thanks, Bill [N6NBN], for the photo!

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Posted by PSRG FUN BLOG at 08/26/2016 09:45AM

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Aug 27: Venus + Jupiter Conjunction (Aug 26, 2016)

(from: AccuWeather News - August 25, 2016; 9:00 PM ET)

Grab your binoculars this weekend: 

Venus and Jupiter won't be this close to each other

for another 50 years!

Stargazers will want to dig out their binoculars and telescopes

this weekend as
Venus and Jupiter
shine so close that they appear as

one large, bright star in the evening sky.

 Viewing map for the Northern Hemisphere (left) and the Southern Hemisphere (right).

 

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Posted by PSRG FUN BLOG at 08/26/2016 10:00AM

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Tukwila HAM Training -- Aug 20 + 27, 2016 RESULTS (Aug 27, 2016)

Tukwila HAM Technician Class RESULTS: 15 Techs, 3 Gens Reposted by PSRG FUN BLOG at 08-28-2016 09:30 PM PT VEs NEEDED on SAT, Aug 27th! (~2:30 PM to 5PM) Tukwila Fire Station 51 444 Andover Park East Tukwila, WA 98188 [Directions] If you can help, please contact: Daniel Stevens KL7WM Training Coordinator 206 228 9274 KL7WM@aol.com

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Tukwila HAM Training -- VEs NEEDED on SAT, 08-27 2:30PM (Aug 26, 2016)
Posted by PSRG FUN BLOG at 08-26-2016 10:30 AM PT
Reposted by PSRG FUN BLOG at 08-28-2016 09:30 PM PT

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[CLASS] HAM Technician: TUKWILA, WA -- AUG 20 +27, 2016

HAM Technician Training  + Walk-in VEs VEs NEEDED on SAT 27th! Saturdays August 20th and 27th (VE session) (9AM to 5PM) The class is FREE, but the test at the end of the second day cost $15. There is a very high pass rate from this class. The class will be from 9 AM to 5 PM both days. There will be an hour for lunch. You can bring your lunch if you want to. The class will be held in the North Training Room at the Tukwila Fire Station 51 444 Andover Park East Tukwila, WA  98188 There is FREE parking on the north and south side of the building. This is a fun class with lots of show and tell items. The recommended book is the ARRL Technician Licensing Manual, 3rd edition. It cost $30.  Several books are available. If you already have a book, please start reading the book. This will help you in the class. Thank you for your interest in this very exciting cutting edge radio hobby. Several more VEs are needed for afternoon August 27th!   Tukwila Technician Training  August 20+27, 2016 Tukwila Fire Station 51 444 Andover Park East Tukwila, WA 98188 [Directions] VE Walk-Ins Welcome $15 VE fee | Photo ID | FRN/License (Upgrade)   For more information and training materials,  and to register  Please Contact:  Daniel Stevens KL7WM Training Coordinator 206 228 9274 KL7WM@aol.com

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Posted by PSRG FUN BLOG at 08-16-2016

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CWOP – The Citizen Weather Observing Program (Aug 18, 2016)

CWOP – The Citizen Weather Observing Program        A volunteer-based network that allows owners of personal weather stations to share their station’s live data with the National Weather Service, emergency managers, wild land fire fighters, and Universities worldwide.          There are several options to getting your data online – inexpensive (even free) software programs, and extremely reliable, energy-efficient ‘internet devices.’           If you have a well-sited home weather station, and a broadband internet connection, you’re just a few steps away from contributing your data to CWOP. Click here for more Information on CWOP!

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Posted by PSRG FUN BLOG at 08/18/2016 09:45M

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Blue Angels & Friends -- 2016 Seafair Fun (Aug 6, 2016)

Thanks to all who have contributed the following about IFOs this weekend!
(click to enlarge photos)

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from Ron [NR7O]:

The view from Calkins landing (Mercer Island)

VISITORS WELCOME!

That's Blue Angel centerpoint on the left (that barge).
Ron. NR7O

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Please see also:

Ron [NR7O] -- Blue Angels: Friday Practice -- 2016 Seafair Fun (Aug 5, 2016)
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I captured this frequency at Lake Washington Thursday

from a WW II B-26 (B-25?) flyover show:  124.8833.

It should be good through the weekend.

The most active during the Blue Angels:

237.8000 and 275.3500 [AM band]
73
Richard K7ITX

(other frequencies here)

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A Listening Tip from Jeremy [KG7EDS]:

Hi LW,

I heard on the am 9 o’clock net some talk about the radio use of the blue angels.

I found that my Uniden BCT15X (analog scanner), heard them fine,

 but my Yaesu FT-60r did not, just initial static burst.

I changed, am/fm/auto, wide/narrow band, and rubber duck/external.

I am at a loss as to why regular radio did not pick it up.

I hope this helps with the investigation.

Please let me know if any new info comes out.

Thanks, Jeremy Andersen.

KG7EDS, 73.

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Steve [KI7EIW] has a scanner to-lend for listening in on the FUN

Please contact him at 206-778-1659

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AUGUST 2 - AUGUST 7  

Flying Legends of Victory Tour Stop
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Have you ever wondered what it was like to go up in the world famous B-25? Now’s your chance to find out! Commemorative Air Force will be onsite August 2nd – 7th offering flights and allowing guests tours of the bomber! This fast, muscular aircraft made famous in the 1942 Doolittle Raid will be on public exhibition at the Flying Heritage Collection August 2 through August 7, 2016, from 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Rides can be purchased for the following- B-25 Cockpit area $650 each, Waist Gunner area $395. To book a flight: 480-322-5503 or B25RC@azcaf.org. See you in the sky!

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Posted by PSRG FUN BLOG at 08/06/2016 09:00AM

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Ron [NR7O] -- Blue Angels: Friday Practice -- 2016 Seafair Fun (Aug 5, 2016)

Thanks, Ron [NR7O]!
I think today we are going to get the logo. 
Lots of clouds! 
Here are my pictures from Friday.
 I think today's pictures might actually be better because

 

 

 

These pictures are all small because 
they were downloaded off of Facebook 
where there is a great deal of compression. 
The Originals on my Nikon are on my computer at home.
Ron

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Posted by PSRG FUN BLOG at 08/06/2016 09:45M

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Richard [K7ITX] -- Blue Angels (Air Show Frequencies) -- Reposted

Blue Angels (Air Show Frequencies)

Blue Angels Home Base
+ Air Show Frequencies
From Richard [K7ITX]:
Verified frequencies heard on 08-04-2016:
237.8000
275.3500
124.8833 (B-26)

(From last year: These are working perfectly today -- July 31, 2015 13:15)
Subject: Blue Angels_K7ITX
237.8000
275.3500
305.9000
284.2500
255.2000
346.5000
289.8000
142.1650
139.8150
141.5650
123.1000
145.2300
123.4000
362.6000
146.6600
146.8200
147.1000

US Navy Blue Angels
Airshow - Aerial Operations

Frequency		Type	Tone	Alpha Tag	Description	Mode
237.80000		BM		8-Solo 2	Blue Angels Ch 8-Solo Pilots	AM
275.35000		BM		9-Diamond 1	Blue Angels Ch 9-Diamond Formation	AM
305.90000		BM		10-Bert 1	Blue Angels Ch 10-Fat Albert	AM
284.25000		BM		16-Delta	Blue Angels Ch 16-Delta Formation	AM
255.20000		BM		17-Circ/Arrv	Blue Angels Ch 17-Circle/Arrival	AM
346.50000		BM		18-Checklist	Blue Angels Ch 18-Startup Checks	AM
289.80000		BM		BA Refueling	Blue Angels Aerial Refueling	AM

Airshow - Ground Operations

Frequency		Type	Tone	Alpha Tag	Description	Mode
142.16250		BM	67.0 PL	Gnd Alpha	Ground Crew Ch Alpha	FM
139.81250		BM	67.0 PL	Gnd Bravo	Ground Crew Ch Bravo	FM
141.56250		BM		Gnd Charlie	Ground Crew Ch Charlie	FM

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 AIRNAV.COM for KSEA

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Other nearby airports with instrument procedures:

KRNT - Renton Municipal Airport (5 nm NE)
KBFI - Boeing Field/King County International Airport (5 nm N)
S50 - Auburn Municipal Airport (8 nm SE)
KTIW - Tacoma Narrows Airport (15 nm SW)
KPWT - Bremerton National Airport (19 nm W)
KTCM - McChord Field Airport (Joint Base Lewis-McChord) (20 nm S)

Nearby radio navigation aids

VOR radial/distance		VOR name		Freq		Var
SEA at field		SEATTLE VORTAC		116.80		19E
TCMr358/19.3		MCCHORD VORTAC		109.60		22E
PAEr163/28.2		PAINE VOR/DME		110.60		20E
OLMr021/37.4		OLYMPIA VORTAC		113.40		19E

NDB name		Hdg/Dist		Freq		Var		ID
RENTON		218/4.8		353		17E		RNT	.-. -. -
KITSAP		082/18.2		206		16E		PWT	.--. .-- -
CARNEY		064/21.5		274		20E		CAN	-.-. .- -.
GRAYE		018/21.6		216		16E		GRF	--. .-. ..-.
LACOMAS		005/28.3		328		16E		LAC	.-.. .- -.-.
MASON COUNTY		050/33.7		348		19E		MNC	-- -. -.-.

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Posted by PSRG FUN BLOG at 04/20/2016 20:00 PT
REPOSTED Posted by PSRG FUN BLOG at 08/04/2016 08:00 PT

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John [WT7G] -- 2002 ISS QSL Card (Aug 04, 2016)

Thanks, John [WT7G]

ISS (click on ALL)

ISS (click on ALL)

More Space HAM Radio Fun?
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~~ Iridium Flares List ~~

Sky and Telescope:
Observing Iridium Flares

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ISS + IRIDIUM FLARES + IFOs
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ISS (click on ALL)
IRIDIUM FLARES (>=Mag 1)
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+ Amateur Radio Satellite
-- All Passes --
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[Heavens-Above APP LINK]
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Lists of Internet + Mobile ISS-Tracking APPS
(Plus Settings)
Amateur Radio Satellites
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Posted by PSRG FUN BLOG at 08/04/2016 12:00 PM

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