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

Ref: FT847 or TS2000
by Dave Aitch 27 Dec '06

27 Dec '06

Many thanks to all who responded to the question I asked earlier today, on behalf of friend Mike, 2E0VWK, who made his first satellite QSO today. I have forwarded all your replies on to Mike for his perusal and subsequent decision. Thank you Team. 73. Dave. Member of Purple Mug Tour DX Group Serious Operators Having Serious FUN! www.pmtdxgroup.co.uk

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ANDE TLEs
by Mike Rupprecht 27 Dec '06

27 Dec '06

ANDE SPHERE 1 1 29664U 06055F 06360.96231260 +.00019973 +00000-0 +97534-4 0 00090 2 29664 051.6347 273.3886 0017593 036.9094 323.3115 15.82129134000811 ANDE SPHERE 2 1 29667U 06055J 06360.96198124 +.00013964 +00000-0 +69041-4 0 00191 2 29667 051.6357 273.3841 0018171 038.6244 321.6055 15.82197378000689 ANDE AVIONICS DECK 1 29666U 06055H 06360.96163687 +.00053325 +00000-0 +24911-3 0 00096 2 29666 051.6348 273.3833 0017321 038.0401 322.1820 15.82512054000693 ANDE CYLINDER 2 1 29665U 06055G 06360.95977003 +.00166886 +00000-0 +72305-3 0 00119 2 29665 051.6345 273.3723 0016633 037.3658 322.8496 15.83657425000697 ANDE CYLINDER 1 1 29663U 06055E 06360.26649169 +.00072594 +00000-0 +33403-3 0 00107 2 29663 051.6319 276.9869 0018360 036.4703 323.7636 15.82681128000700 73, Mike

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ISS Sweden School Comtact Video
by Trevor 27 Dec '06

27 Dec '06

I've not seen the URL posted here for last weeks ISS School Contact with Sweden. The TV clip can be seen at http://www.tv4.se/player/categories.aspx?progId=90516&itemId=%20&treeId=100… 73 Trevor M5AKA Send instant messages to your online friends http://uk.messenger.yahoo.com

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Genesat-1
by Vincenzo Mone 27 Dec '06

27 Dec '06

Hi to the list, Please is the Genesat-1 bird on? I have tried all the day to hear it on 437.067 MHz but nothing heard. What should I hear? Please can somebody help me? Pleas I need also the current keps maybe the ones I have Is already out of date. Thanks in advance. 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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Re: ISS Sweden School Comtact Video
by AJ9N＠aol.com 27 Dec '06

27 Dec '06

I have DVDs of the 4 ARISS school contacts that I have done and bunch that I have mentored. 73, Charlie Sufana AJ9N One of the ARISS mentors

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Two 706 radios for satellite? (was Icom CT-16)
by Kyle Yoksh 26 Dec '06

26 Dec '06

> Date: Tue, 26 Dec 2006 07:43:45 -0500 > From: "Stephen Brown Jr" > Subject: [amsat-bb] Re: Icom CT-16 Sat Interface > I'd be curious to know if anyone is using two 706's autonomously with PC > control for sat work. I would also think you may be able to take two of > the > aforementioned circuits or equivalent and be able to accomplish the same > thing? Hi Stephen (and the list), I use two 706 radios for satellite work, a MKI and a MKIIg. I've had fantastic results, and the MKI is a big upgrade from my old Icom 245 that I used in the AO-40 days. Plus, now I'm equipped for mode K in case RS-12/13 comes back to life.. hi hi I DO miss that bird - I used to really enjoy mode T.. I use InstantTrack with InstantTune to control my two radios via a homebrew MAX232 interface. As someone else mentioned, a single interface will control up to four Icom radios, using one serial port. I mounted just one 1/8" jack on my interface, but you can use simple audio y-adapters as necessary for multiple radios. I built my MAX232 interface for about $10-$15, and it's an easy project that anyone can build. As a side benefit, I found that this same interface can program my Yaesu VX5r and EF Johnson commercial radios.. http://yokshs.fortunecity.com/schematics.html 73 for now. Happy new year to all of my friends around the world and hope to work you all via satellite many times in 2007. Kyle Yoksh KØKN Olathe, Kansas Amsat# 35249

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Icom CT-16 Sat Interface
by Robert L Lasso 26 Dec '06

26 Dec '06

I am considering using a Icom CT-16 Sat Interface with two IC-706MKIIG radios. I do not have a CT-16 and want to know if this is the best route or are there other after market interfaces or software that can be used or plans for a homebrew interface. Hard to find a used CT-16 so far on the internet. I assume that I will also need a Icom CT-17 Level Converter or one of the equivalent models out there made by other hams. Appreciate any advice. 73, Robert W6RQR

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AO-51 BBS off
by Andrew Glasbrenner 26 Dec '06

26 Dec '06

Due to a problem with the onboard software the BBS on AO-51 has been turned off. It will remain off until a command station can do a full reload, probably sometime after January 1. When the reload begins, the repeater will also be off until it is finished. Sorry for the inconvenience. 73, Drew KO4MA AMSAT-NA VP Operations

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Re: Limited USER operations authorized.
by Bob Bruninga 26 Dec '06

26 Dec '06

ANDE and RAFT seem OK. I am further relaxing the restrictions from now through 1 January for further experimentation. But! It is very important that ALL user packets CEASE on 2 January. We must have a clear channel on 2 January to try to recover PCSAT-1 to full operation. Once we have her recovered, we will then re-authorize USER access to all three satellites. They all operate on 145.825 simplex. and have updated the user service agreement to reflect these changes: LIMITED USER digipeating is authorized: 1) ATTENDED operations ONLY 2) Low Dutycyle only. Say once per minute per station 3) NO DIGIPEATING VIA RAFT AT NIGHT 4) Use paths of UNPROTO APRS VIA ANDE-1 or VIA RAFT 5) or the other aliases ARISS, or APRSAT, or WIDE2-2 *) UNATTENDED BEACONS ARE NOT AUTHORIZED. See: http://www.ew.usna.edu/~bruninga/ande/ANDEcontract.txt Beam antennas appear to be required except during the middle of a high overhead pass. Please work on your receive capablity and measure your success by how many packets you can RECEIVE, not by how many times you can hit the bird. Pace yourselves Enjoy. Bob Bruninga, Wb4APR

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Genesat-1 Telemetry
by john heath 25 Dec '06

25 Dec '06

Hi Chaps, Does anyone know if Genesat-1 telemetry is still wanted. The experiment finished a few days ago but I am still getting a good stream of data packets. All the Best for New Year 73 John G7HIA

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