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Sunday, August 28, 2016
Aug 27: Venus + Jupiter Conjunction (Aug 26, 2016)
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
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). |
Posted by PSRG FUN BLOG at 08/26/2016 10:00AM
Friday, August 26, 2016
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 (~2:30 PM to 5PM)
Tukwila Fire Station 51
444 Andover Park East
If you can
help, please contact:Daniel Stevens KL7WM
Training
Coordinator
206 228
9274
KL7WM@aol.com |
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
[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. 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
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 |
Posted by PSRG FUN BLOG at 08-16-2016
Thursday, August 18, 2016
CWOP – The Citizen Weather Observing Program (Aug 18, 2016)
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Posted by PSRG FUN BLOG at 08/18/2016 09:45M
Saturday, August 6, 2016
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)
(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
Ron. NR7O
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Please see also:
Please see also:
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
73
Richard K7ITX
(other frequencies here)
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A Listening Tip from Jeremy [KG7EDS]:
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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Flying Legends of Victory Tour Stop
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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!
Posted by PSRG FUN BLOG at 08/06/2016 09:00AM
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
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
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
Posted by PSRG FUN BLOG at 08/06/2016 09:45M
Thursday, August 4, 2016
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
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 | ||
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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 |
Frequency | Type | Tone | Alpha Tag | Description | Mode | ||
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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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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)
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 | |||
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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 | |||||
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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 | -- -. -.-. |
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
REPOSTED Posted by PSRG FUN BLOG at 08/04/2016 08:00 PT
John [WT7G] -- 2002 ISS QSL Card (Aug 04, 2016)
Thanks, John [WT7G]
More Space HAM Radio Fun?
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~~ Iridium Flares List ~~
Sky and Telescope:
Observing Iridium Flares
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[IFO Sightings]
ISS + IRIDIUM FLARES + IFOs
------
ISS (click on ALL)
IRIDIUM FLARES (>=Mag 1)
----------------
+ Amateur Radio Satellite
-- All Passes --
==========
[Heavens-Above APP LINK]
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-- GET ISS 4 MOBILE --
Lists of Internet + Mobile ISS-Tracking APPS
(Plus Settings)
Amateur Radio Satellites
- All Passes -
Observing Iridium Flares
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[IFO Sightings]
ISS + IRIDIUM FLARES + IFOs
------
ISS (click on ALL)
IRIDIUM FLARES (>=Mag 1)
----------------
+ Amateur Radio Satellite
-- All Passes --
==========
[Heavens-Above APP LINK]
------
-- GET ISS 4 MOBILE --
Lists of Internet + Mobile ISS-Tracking APPS
(Plus Settings)
Amateur Radio Satellites
- All Passes -
Posted by PSRG FUN BLOG at 08/04/2016 12:00 PM