January 2007 - AMSAT-BB - mailman.amsat.org

DNEPR CubeSat launch delayed from 16Jan07
by Ralph Wallio, W0RPK 13 Jan '07

13 Jan '07

There is confusing and conflicting information on the web concerning the next CubeSat launch. Many web sites are not up-to-date. The DNEPR launch is no longer scheduled for 16Jan07. There will be a significant delay extending beyond the end of January. TNX es 73 de Ralph Wallio, WØRPK W0RPK(a)netINS.net http://showcase.netins.net/web/wallio/ Hubbert's Peak - The Mother of all Perfect Storms

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Dnepr Launch 2
by Mineo Wakita 13 Jan '07

13 Jan '07

Launch Date: 6:46:35 UTC, January 16, 2007 Launch Site: Baikonur Cosmodrome, Kazakhstan PolySat CP3 436.845 1200bd AFSK AX.25 P-POD B PolySat CP4 437.325 1200bd AFSK AX.25 P-POD A CAPE-1 435.245 9600bd FSK AX.25 P-POD B LIBERTAD-1 437.405 1200bd AFSK AX.25 P-POD B AeroCube-2 902-928 9600bd GFSK P-POD A CSTB-1 400.0375 1200bd AFSK AX.25 P-POD A MAST 2400-2483.5 FHSS P-POD C P-POD A 1 xxxxxU xxxxxxxx 07016.29310451 .00000000 00000-0 00000-0 0 0000x 2 xxxxx 098.0870 092.9066 0071000 198.4663 339.8290 14.5270000000001x P-POD B 1 xxxxxU xxxxxxxx 07016.29312766 .00000000 00000-0 00000-0 0 0000x 2 xxxxx 098.0870 092.9066 0090000 199.4051 339.9000 14.5050000000001x P-POD C 1 xxxxxU xxxxxxxx 07016.29311609 .00000000 00000-0 00000-0 0 0000x 2 xxxxx 098.0870 092.9066 0084000 198.3918 339.9240 14.5160000000001x http://cubesat.atl.calpoly.edu/pages/missions/dnepr-launch-2.php http://showcase.netins.net/web/wallio/CubeSat.htm --------------------------------------------- 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: Jan 13, 2007 ---------------------------------------------

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PEHUNESAT-1 not heard
by Jari Koivurinne 13 Jan '07

13 Jan '07

Hello! Nothing heard at nearly overhead pass this morning at 09:40 UTC. Lets wait and see what Hakan SM7WSJ heard. He had perfect overhead pass. Hopefully there is a looong delay watchdog inside PEHUENGSAT-1 to reset the satellite. There was a lot of traffic on PCSAT-1, ANDE-1 and RAFT: ....... PCSAT-1 ........ SP8RSL via digi ........ UR4LRH via digi ........ UR3QLZ via digi ........ SP6STG via digi ........ DD6UBW via digi ........ MM0EFJ-3 via digi ........ DF9EY via digi ........ IW2OHY via digi ........ ANDE-1 ........ RAFT ........ EW6BN via digi 73 Jari OH3UW

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PehuenSat-1 = 29712U 07001D
by Mineo Wakita 13 Jan '07

13 Jan '07

PEHEUNSAT-1 1 29712U 07001D 07012.83952736 -.00000100 00000-0 -63107-5 0 123 2 29712 97.9434 74.0229 0013232 271.2582 88.7052 14.79508640 364 http://www.celestrak.com/NORAD/elements/tle-new.txt --------------------------------------------- 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: Jan 13, 2003 ---------------------------------------------

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Re: Recent VO-52 Pass
by Wayne Estes 13 Jan '07

13 Jan '07

Steve N2JDQ wrote: This weekend I plan on constructing the framework for the base of my GME 4.5' quad pod... Being ground mounted is going to be my saving grace as if I have a problem it will literally be right outside my window. Wayne W9AE replies: My satellite antennas are also ground mounted on a 5-foot tripod, with anchor bolts set in concrete. The crossboom is 8 feet high. That makes it easy to do maintenance to the antennas and rotors. It's also easy to move the antennas for field day. During daylight I can sit at my operating position and see the antennas through a window directly in front of me. It's great to get visual feedback that the rotors are working correctly and that the antennas haven't slipped on the crossboom. The main disadvantage of ground mounted antennas is that more of the sky has obstructed S-band reception from surrounding buildings, trees, and hills. With a good preamp I have no problem receiving solid U-band downlinks through trees. I strongly recommend a mast-mounted preamp for the UHF antenna. I look forward to hearing you on the air. Wayne Estes W9AE Oakland, Oregon, USA, CN83ik

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AO-27 might not be dead yet...
by Patrick STODDARD (WD9EWK/VA7EWK) 13 Jan '07

13 Jan '07

Hi! I haven't been keeping a close eye on the AO-27 web site lately: http://www.ao27.org/ but there was a new report posted last Saturday (6 January): "We have successfully reset the cpu on AO-27. AO-27 is now commanable and is sitting at the bootloader. We are beginning the process of uploading flight software. The transmitter was very strong during our tests. This is very good news." Here's hoping they are able to reload the software and bring that old satellite back to life again. 73! Patrick WD9EWK/VA7EWK http://www.wd9ewk.net/

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W7W on AO-51/SO-50 Saturday morning...
by Patrick STODDARD (WD9EWK/VA7EWK) 13 Jan '07

13 Jan '07

Hi! Just a quick reminder that I will be operating W7W from the Westfest hamfest in Glendale AZ (west-side suburb of Phoenix) on AO-51 and SO-50 passes between 1300 and 1700 UTC Saturday the 13th. I could be operating with an HT and handheld Yagi if the weather is really bad here, but I plan to be on from there. The hamfest organizers will also have W7W on the HF bands during the morning, if anyone is interested in trying to hear them on other bands. More information, including the QSL details, can be found at: http://www.w7tbc.org/Westfest.html 73! Patrick WD9EWK/VA7EWK http://www.wd9ewk.net/

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Recent VO-52 Pass
by sraas＠optonline.net 13 Jan '07

13 Jan '07

I had a rough time of recieving the downlink tonight.. I herd a few responding to my call (cw) but the fade was just too much for my 1/4 wave vert. I did complete a QSO with K9QHO lastnight, strong-arming the uplink yagi.. following in SATPC32 and having the PC do the cw work for me with CwType. It was a bit of a comedic act.. but It was nice.... I was able to also record with my windows sound recorder. Not an easy act with an 11 ele yagi in hand .Ohh I forgot to mention that I was dooing the dopler correction myself as well, as my CW program needs com 4 as my SATpc32 does too.. and they cant share. ( using a rigblaster plug & play as a com port emulator ) If any one is interested in listening to this contact I have it uploaded to a pseudo web page I threw together on Yahoo Groups. This is where I will be putting my log book as well for a back up in case I loose the data. The yahoo group is here : http://groups.yahoo.com/group/SatelliteLogBook/ This weekend I plan on constructing the framework for the base of my GME 4.5' quad pod. It will be ground monuted.. and then I can work on figuring out a rotor option. Being one that hates to do things in a 1/2 donkey mannor.. This may have to wait a bit because I dont want to cut corners on quality... and the Yaesu 5500 seems as the only viable option.. especially if I want ease of installation/use and computer interface. Being ground mounted is going to be my saving grace as if I have a problem.. it will literally be right outside my window. 73's for now Steve Raas N2JDQ FN20vg

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Ordering from Amsat UK????
by Stargate 13 Jan '07

13 Jan '07

Hi all, I want to place an order from the Amsat UK website and want to pay with Paypal. I'm going to show my ignorance, but I don't know what currency to pay with. Is it Pounds Sterling, Euros, or some thing else? Can anyone tell me? TIA, RoD KD0XX A good friend will come and bail you out of jail, A TRUE friend will be sitting next to you saying..... "DAMN THAT WAS FUN"

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Office Closed
by MARTHA SARAGOVITZ 12 Jan '07

12 Jan '07

The AMSAT office will be closed on Monday, January 15th in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day. 73- Martha - AMSAT Manager

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