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

GO-32 APRS Receiving tests.
by Robert Bruninga 08 Oct '07

08 Oct '07

GO-32 is enabled for 9600 baud mobile APRS satellite experimentation. See: http://www.ew.usna.edu/~bruninga/GO32-ops.html We have already shown that a D7 with a 19" vertical whip on an overhead pass can get a lucky packet in. A D700 mobile with 50 watts can get in every time (if no collision). Now we need to verify the performance of the downlink to mobiles (and Igates) with omni antennas. This downlink is about 20 dB worse because it is on UHF (- 9 dB) and because the satellite is using only a 4W? Downlink compared to the 50W mobile. But even if each omni antennna ground station only copies packets twice a day during the central 5 minutes of an overhead pass, then with enough such simple groundstations feeding the global APRS network, then most packets will be captured. So if you have a D700 parked in the open sky between 8 to 12 AM and PM local time and can set it for 9600 APRS, then let us know what you pick up. See the web page for details. You should get some packets in the middle of that time period... Bob, WB4APR

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Boat Anchor EPROM Programmer for sale
by Alan P. Biddle 07 Oct '07

07 Oct '07

Hi, In the dark recesses of my shack, I came across an old EPP-1F EPROM programmer. http://www.artbv.nl/products/programmers/index.htm It is in perfect condition, and almost unused. Unlike the newer USB units, it requires a parallel printer port. A USB-Parallel adapter _MAY_ work, but I have NOT verified that. It occurred to me that this might be useful for someone with an older shop computer who does a lot of digi programming. Included are the unit, power cable, and a good printer cable. The documentation and software are downloadable from the manufacturers web site, though I could put them on a CD if you need it. Asking $25 shipped CONUS, or I could deliver it to the AMSAT meeting in Pittsburgh. If interested, drop me a note off list at WA4SCA(a)AMSAT.ORG. Alan WA4SCA

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Icom UX-97 L-Band Module Manual Request
by Douglas C. Papay 07 Oct '07

07 Oct '07

I'm looking for the manual for the Icom UX-97 L-Band module. If you have one, or know where I can obtain a copy of one please contact me off list. Thanks & 73, Doug, KD8CAO

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8P6DR/G3RWL on now!
by RaySoifer＠cs.com 07 Oct '07

07 Oct '07

Richard, G3RWL, is on 18.081 from Barbados right now using his old call 8P6DR. 73 Ray W2RS

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pcsat32 error msg
by Dave Marthouse 07 Oct '07

07 Oct '07

Hi Gang, I am attempting to get pcsat32 up and running and get the following error message. OLE-fehler 8004031D What is the problem? I have no clue. Any help would be appreciated. Dave Marthouse N2AAM dmart(a)pure.net

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AO51 L/U BBS
by Cox 07 Oct '07

07 Oct '07

bb Interesting, could not get any tlmecho data on D/L or could not connect to BBS server on U/L. No call signs in Wisp window. Voice was active on 435.300 D/L 73 Bruce KG4YEV

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QuakeSat beacon
by Mineo Wakita 06 Oct '07

06 Oct '07

QuakeSat 21:42-21:56 UTC, 6 Oct 2007 06:42-06:56 JST, 7 Oct 2007 436.675 MHz, 9600 bps, KISS Max 38 deg [2007/10/07 06:51:42R] ...QuakeSat Sat Mar 12 11:48:07 1988..... [2007/10/07 06:51:53R] ...QuakeSat Sat Mar 12 11:48:17 1988..... [2007/10/07 06:52:04R] ...QuakeSat Sat Mar 12 11:48:27 1988.....

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AO51 L/U BBS
by Cox 06 Oct '07

06 Oct '07

BB I haven't seen anyone having much success in connecting to the BBS including myself. My rig IC910, L band U/L, Spirit-2 to L band 16 ele yagi beam vertical pol. So far I've tried straight 10W output and 40W output via amplifier. Correct me if I'am wrong but this seems to be the 1st ever attempt using this mode on AO51. So those who have had success pls tell us your secret. 73 Bruce KG4YEV

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GB5OSO active upto 31st October 07
by Robert Turlington 06 Oct '07

06 Oct '07

Hi All for all of those who missed out on the 50th Anniversary of Sputnik 1 on the 4th Oct activity day you still have a chance to work GB5OSO and get a special QSL card. Activity will concentrate on higher elevation orbits (+20) of SO50,VO52,AO51,AO27&AO7modeB in that order of priority. Activity is usually quite low on SO50 (spunikone50) so hopefully I can bring a few stations out of the woodwork. If anybody wants to arrange a sked on a particularly low DX orbit of any Analogue bird please let me know and I will see what I can do( I did try for some NA contacts on Thursday but no luck) Regards Robert G8ATE _________________________________________________________________ 100’s of Music vouchers to be won with MSN Music https://www.musicmashup.co.uk

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Hotel Rooms for AMSAT Symposium
by Martha 05 Oct '07

05 Oct '07

Just a reminder that the remaining rooms in the AMSAT block will be "turned in" to the hotel Monday night. If you haven't registered, it is time to do so. More info on the AMSAT website. -- 73- Martha

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