October 2006 - AMSAT-BB - mailman.amsat.org

InstantTrack and KCT
by Kyle Yoksh 07 Oct '06

07 Oct '06

Hi all, I've just received my KCT board, and interfaced it to my rotor boxes. Good news, the MOVENOW program commands my rotors perfectly! However, I'm having some trouble with the communication from InstantTrack to KCT. Will a current/former IT / KCT user please contact me off list? k0kn at amsat dot org. Thanks and 73, Kyle Yoksh KØKN Olathe, Kansas

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Re: AO51 APRS @9600 Bps
by Bob Bruninga 07 Oct '06

07 Oct '06

> has anyone had any success with APRS at 9k6 on AO51? > PCSAT2 is now removed from the ISS I'm looking to > experiment with something else. John, My understanding was that ECHO is operating with only 0.3W on the UHF digital downlink and that is 5 dB less power than even PCSAT2. But this is only because the present firmware on the satelite does not account for bursty packet operations. SO the transmitter is on 24/7 all around the world transmitting even when no one is in the footprint so it is an inefficient way to conserve power for digital which only has uses over about 10% of the Earth. From what I understand, it is on their TO-DO list to change the firmware so that the TX only is on when it has user demand. THis soiuld allow for drqastically imcreasing TX power. So we just have to wait until this is done, or hav a pretty good receive station. But all we need are a few receive stations to feed into the global APRS system and that is a big part of it. Bob, Wb4APR

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Re: S band interference solution
by John Champa 07 Oct '06

07 Oct '06

I really do get bored reading about all these threats to Mode S from WiFi, etc. NOT! These are 100 mW devices...maximum! That means they have to be relatively close to your QTH for you to hear them. 1. Pick up your old laptop, or borrow one. 2. Plug in a Linksys wireless PC card from Radio Shack. 3. Download the free NetStumbler shareware. 4. Find the source of the Wifi QRM. 5. Knock on his door and ask him to change his AP to a channel 7 - 11 (outside the Ham Band) 6. Reason: He's interfering with a licensed radio service (be nice!). 7. Return to your radio room and operate Mode S until LOS. This is child's play guys! These are consumer grade wireless devices, not super computers. Fixing such local QRM issues is easier than solving the old fashioned TVI problems. The most troublesome devices I have found , even to WiFi, are 2.4 GHz cordless phones. In that case the only solution I have found is to go next door and offer to buy him a replacement cordless phone of any type he would like EXCEPT one on 2.4 GHz. That is a cheap solution. They're usually not more than $79.95 while you probably have multiple Ks of $ invested in your satellite ground station. For a bunch of supposedly sophisticated wireless guys, you sure don't know beans about consumer grade wireless devices. That includes our wonderfully dedicated but pessimistic AMSAT satellite engineers! Now get on with the work, and get those birds into orbit! (HI). Vy 73, John Champa, K8OCL AMSAT Life Member 1069 >From: Luc Leblanc VE2DWE <lucleblanc6(a)videotron.ca> >To: AMSAT-BB(a)amsat.org >Subject: [amsat-bb] Re: S band interference solution >Date: Wed, 04 Oct 2006 23:51:30 -0400 > >On 4 Oct 2006 at 20:11, Tim Tapio wrote: > > > Lets see....intentionally jamming another radio service?? I think not. > > > > K4SHF > >See to who they can sell their things first and if you can get one of them >and still afford the >price you will be able to use it to experiment only. There is also some >2.4GHZ muticoupler with up >to 10 inputs who show up time to time on ebay if you feed them with 7 cheap >wi-fi router each of >them on a different channel and you can feed the output through an >amplifier and on an omni high >gain wi-fi antenna you will be able to experiment which one is making the >better job... > >The last one can be very disturbing that's why you will operate it for a >very short period for an >experimental purpose only! > >Could be someone can provide an exterminator kit oups i want to wrote an >experimenter kit for those >who are not satisfied playing with a variac and a microwave oven with no >door plus a door latch >disable in their attic. > >Fisherman are very patient as the fish is harder to cook with this method >but it's legal aside of >using an unsafe oven. > >Yes it is a JOKE don't ever try to do that its dangerous but you can share >your ideas and >experiences with us. The use of a former ao-40 antenna can provided some >added gain and >directivity. You will be surprised how far you can go between 2 points and >how quit the place >became when you will listen 2 weeks after. > >P.S. Is someone hit you on a side of your face turn your head to present >him the other side...amen. >Do what i tell not what i do a guy wearing a pair of sandals ever said. > >Signed.. The colonel Sanders in the Asterix village. > > >"-" >The medium is the message...The content is the audience...;) > >Luc Leblanc VE2DWE >WAC basic,CW,Phone,Satellite >Skype VE2DWE >www.qsl.net/ve2dwe >_______________________________________________ >Sent via AMSAT-BB(a)amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author. >Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite program! >Subscription settings: http://amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb

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HITSAT 1743 UTC
by Mike Rupprecht 06 Oct '06

06 Oct '06

AOS 1743 UTC Oct 06 (JN49lr) Hit3 394d514b4e4a494b Hit4 c1d2d1e2 Hit1 jr8yjt Hit2 a070244394b Hit3 4b4a4e49514c4a4c Hit4 8bd2d1e2 Hit1 jr8yjt Hit2 a0702483227 LOS 1751 UTC 73, Mike DK3WN

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Hitsat Passes
by Vincenzo Mone 06 Oct '06

06 Oct '06

Hi to the list, I would like to know if the Hitsat is also audible over Europe because Right now 17:30gmt I had a pass but nothing heard. Can I also hear something or it is switched on only when it pass over Japan? Thanks 73 de Enzo IK8OZV EasyLog 5 BetaTester EasyLog PDA BetaTester WinBollet BetaTester D.C.I. CheckPoint Regione Campania Skype: ik8ozv8520 *************************************** ***** GSM +39 338 9749786 ***** ***** SMS +39 338 9749786 ***** ***** FAX +39 328 7244294 ***** *** 2nd e-mail: vimone(a)tin.it *** ***************************************

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HITSAT 1610 UTC
by Mike Rupprecht 06 Oct '06

06 Oct '06

AOS 1610 UTC Oct 06 (JN49lr) Hit4 c1d1d1e2 Hit1 jr8yjt Hit2 a0701102236 Hit3 354f4f49514a494d Hit4 c0d1d2e2 Hit1 jr8yjt Hit2 a0701142056 Hit3 564a50494e4b4a4d LOS 1619 UTC 73, Mike DK3WN

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AO51 APRS @9600 Bps
by John Ronan 06 Oct '06

06 Oct '06

Afternoon, I wonder has anyone had any success with APRS at 9k6 on AO51? I was curious to know what the minimum required to receive it is. As PCSAT2 is now removed from the ISS I'm looking to experiment with something else. Regards de John EI7IG

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AMSAT Awards
by Bruce 06 Oct '06

06 Oct '06

This week, congrats go out to all of the following. We would like to welcome the following to the satellite community. They have made their first satellite contact and are now members of the AMSAT Satellite Communicators Club. Tim Tapio, K4SHF Neven Mrduljas, 9A5YY Richard Wiggin, N1XED Chow Chee Onn, 9M2CCO AMSAT Satellite Communications Achievement Award Amir Findling, K9CHP, #435 William McArthur, KC5ACR, #436 from space Dale Gates, WA4AEJ, #437 Richard Wiggin, N1XED, #438 Karl Doepel, W3AFE, #439 AMSAT Sexagesimal Award William McArthur, KC5ACR, #141 from space South Africa Satellite Communications Achievement Award Dale Gates, WA4AEJ, #US97 Richard Wiggin, N1XED, #US98 Karl, Doepel, W3AFE, #US99 To see all the awards visit http://www.amsat.org or http://www.amsatnet.com Bruce Paige, KK5DO AMSAT Director Contests and Awards ARRL Awards Manager (WAS, 5BWAS, VUCC), VE Houston AMSAT Net - Wed 0100z on W0KIE Intelsat Americas, T1, 6.8Mhz Also streaming MP3 at http://www.amsatnet.com

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Mer Bata
by Robert Davies 06 Oct '06

06 Oct '06

Has anyone received a password for the Mer Beta .zip? I have sent Kevin an email for it but have not gotten any response,I'm not sure if he has received my email? -- KI4HXT EL97af Robert Davies AMSAT Area Coordinator AMSAT Member#35649 AMSAT President's Club Bronze Sustaining Donor IFC#2880

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HITSAT = OBJECT F (29484U 06041F)
by Mineo Wakita 06 Oct '06

06 Oct '06

Described in Space-Track as follows: M-5 R/B 1 29480U 06041B 06277.77311167 +.00023018 +23859-5 +21842-3 0 00334 2 29480 098.3223 287.3640 0281218 088.4153 274.9274 15.31021181001811 HITSAT 1 29484U 06041F 06278.88347850 .00031339 24853-5 29081-3 0 141 2 29484 098.3215 288.6125 0281246 084.8000 278.5262 15.31299530 1902 --------------------------------------------- Name: Mineo Wakita / JE9PEL, JAMSAT member Mail: ei7m-wkt(a)asahi-net.or.jp URL : http://www.ne.jp/asahi/hamradio/je9pel/ QTH : Yokohama Japan, GL:pm95tj Date: Oct 6, 2006 ---------------------------------------------

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