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

Rad hard micro's
by truckwiz 26 Nov '07

26 Nov '07

Hi, Still working on the lunar x deal; Any suggestions on were to get rad hard microprocessors and supporting chips? Thanks, Brian

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First sat contact
by Ed Tump 25 Nov '07

25 Nov '07

Folks, Well I am excited to say using the approx 2035 pass of AO27, I have made my first satellite contact from EN52 to EL29 N5AFV! Thanks Allen and to all once again who have helped get me to this point. I did it from my cold lawn in Wisconsin using Orbitron, my HT Yaesu FT60, and the AL-800 antenna. I also had my old tape recorder going so I have permanent audio of that contact. Warm regards, Ed KC9GWK Grid EN52 AmSat Member

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A bit OT - Workman PS-35
by Bob Stewart 25 Nov '07

25 Nov '07

A warning about buying this PSU - it doesn't ship well. I just got one of these Power Supplies, and I thought I'd let everyone know how it went. The case is very flimsy and the transformer is very heavy - not a good combination. The first one I got arrived a bit broken internally. The dealer said that it looked like a truck hit it, when he got it back. The second one I got; the transformer was loose inside, and 1 of the 4 attachment screws was detached. The regulator board was also slightly damaged. I chose to just repair it, instead of continuing to play the "shipment lottery". It seems like it will make a good PSU now that it's reassembled and repaired. But that's a lot of aggravation for a new PSU. If you can pick it up in person, then consider it. If you have to ship it, well you might want to consider something else. Bob - AE6RV

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Mast strength??
by Stargate 25 Nov '07

25 Nov '07

Hi all, I am installing 20' of Rohn 45 with a flat top from Normsfab and a Yaesu GS-065 thrust bearing. The lower end of the tower is already figured out but I'm not sure of what strength 2" mast I need. All this short tower will be supporting is a 3-4 element 6M homebrew beam just above the bearing on the tower, as well as, the elevation portion of the Yaesu G-5500 rotor with 8' fiberglass cross mast, and M2 2MCP22, and 436CP42UG beams on each end of the cross boom. The 2MCP22 is 2.5 sq ft wind load. The 436CP42UG is 2.0 sq ft wind load. I'm not sure of the WL for the rotor and 6M beam. The mast will have to be at least 18'-20' long to give 2-3 foot inside the tower to the AZ rotor and enough sticking out the top to give 1/4 wavelength (at 2M) spacing between the satellite antenna's and the 6M beam. The satellite antenna's are close to 20' long and mount from close to the center so I need at least 10' (+1/4 wavelength) above the top of the 6M beam. I'm not an engineering type so I thought I would ask on here. What thickness and material would the mast need to be to support this. I am thinking T6061 aluminum, .25" thick wall, 2" outside diameter mast. I live in a 75mph wind zone. Any help would be much appreciated. Thanks, 73's 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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Re: Digital Voice Recorders
by Clint Bradford 25 Nov '07

25 Nov '07

I have always been pleased with Olympus products. Here are their current models that create files that can be uploaded to your PC... WMA Digital Voice Recorder Built-in Stereo Microphones USB Direct design WMA Digital Voice Recorder USB Direct design USB storage device 144 hrs. recording time USB connectivity Extra high-quality sound 136 hrs. recording time Removable stereo mic Super-high-quality sound 67 hrs. recording time Detachable stereo mic Super-high-quality sound 72 hrs. recording time USB connectivity Extra high-quality sound Removable media File Edit Convenient file creation Pointing Device Customizable Buttons Programmable User ID 27 hrs. recording time Direct PC Link Stores any file type Manage voice files Streamline tasks Automatic features Two-channel mic kit High-quality microphone Plug-in power system Clint Bradford, K6LCS / KAF3359 909-241-7666

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FalconSat -3 Status?
by Keith N4ZQ 25 Nov '07

25 Nov '07

Since it's launch last March, little has been available from the United States Air Force Academy as to FalconSat-3 status. Anyone have any idea when it's primary experiments will be completed and it will turned over for amateur radio digital repeater service? Patiently waiting as we could always use another digisat... Keith N4ZQ

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Digital voice recorder recommendations
by Ed Tump 25 Nov '07

25 Nov '07

Folks, I have been looking for a unit that will work nicely with recording the sats but not too expensive, under $50. I see a lot on EBay but would love to know users thoughts. Thanks in advance. Warm regards, Ed KC9GWK Grid EN52 AmSat Member

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AO-16 telemetry Nov 25, 2007
by Mike Rupprecht 25 Nov '07

25 Nov '07

25.11.2007, 14:28:40 UTC ctrl: 3 {UI} PID: F0 {No L3} Frame Bytes: 21 [Payload Bytes: 4] from PACSAT to MBLCTL: 1 > 54 A3 65 80 T£e€ -------------------------------------------------------------------- 25.11.2007, 14:28:41 UTC ctrl: 3 {UI} PID: F0 {No L3} Frame Bytes: 21 [Payload Bytes: 4] from PACSAT to MBLCTL: 1 > 54 A3 64 00 T£d. -------------------------------------------------------------------- 25.11.2007, 14:28:41 UTC ctrl: 3 {UI} PID: F0 {No L3} Frame Bytes: 21 [Payload Bytes: 4] from PACSAT to MBLCTL: 1 > 54 A3 63 80 T£c€ -------------------------------------------------------------------- 25.11.2007, 14:28:41 UTC ctrl: 3 {UI} PID: F0 {No L3} Frame Bytes: 21 [Payload Bytes: 4] from PACSAT to MBLCTL: 1 > 54 A3 62 80 T£b€ -------------------------------------------------------------------- 25.11.2007, 14:28:42 UTC ctrl: 3 {UI} PID: F0 {No L3} Frame Bytes: 21 [Payload Bytes: 4] from PACSAT to MBLCTL: 1 > 54 A3 61 00 T£a. 73, Mike DK3WN

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GeneSat Nov 25, 2007
by Mike Rupprecht 25 Nov '07

25 Nov '07

Hi, is anybody interested in GeneSat telemetry? 73, Mike DK3WN 20071125091848,KE7EGC>UNDEF,TELEM,qAo,DK3WN-1:GeneSat1.org1085F549000100B800 5200270069009F41029DB186B445350A39 20071125091852,KE7EGC>UNDEF,TELEM,qAo,DK3WN-1:GeneSat1.org1585F59F0070002200 1500270069009FB33CF6F23B78F6014102 20071125091902,KE7EGC>UNDEF,TELEM,qAo,DK3WN-1:GeneSat1.org1F85F5A0001A011601 E9010000A3019FE015943C9B87027B01EB 20071125091908,KE7EGC>UNDEF,TELEM,qAo,DK3WN-1:GeneSat1.org2485F502004A010000 670028006900A10286387C8B0238183B44 20071125091912,KE7EGC>UNDEF,TELEM,qAo,DK3WN-1:GeneSat1.org2985F5A2001A011501 E9010000A401A13BA700EC3A3B00AA7E8B 20071125091917,KE7EGC>UNDEF,TELEM,qAo,DK3WN-1:GeneSat1.org2E85F5010000000000 7801280069009FE802B6B40AF6B802683A 20071125091922,KE7EGC>UNDEF,TELEM,qAo,DK3WN-1:GeneSat1.org3385F502000000AC00 CB0028006900A1683AEC023FEC943AC00A 20071125091927,KE7EGC>UNDEF,TELEM,qAo,DK3WN-1:GeneSat1.org3885F5A4001A012201 E9010000A3019F8B0B3F3AE4033FF6023F 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Email Notification feature to be added to My QSL Service.
by sco＠sco-inc.com 25 Nov '07

25 Nov '07

MY QSL Service (http://myqsl.cc) will soon have the ability to notify you (the registered) user when new QSL cards are received and waiting for you. Les W4SCO www.scoincsoftware.com

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Yaesu G-550 KT-550 rotor freezing and jamming
by Luc Leblanc 25 Nov '07

25 Nov '07

This question is intended for part of the world who have below freezing point WX. I have an elevation rotor the Yeasu G-550 installed up side down but who work 2 winters seasons here. This year he just start to freeze and he stuck under minus 0C temperature? Just before having to dismantle about 6 beams on the boom did anyone experienced this problem? As it seems this rotor has no draining holes i just think to add one to let the excess humidity to get out of the casing hoping the next above freezing point period will melt the ice build-up allowing water to drain out of the rotor casing. Thank's for your input before i start drilling in the case...:) "-" Luc Leblanc VE2DWE Skype VE2DWE www.qsl.net/ve2dwe WAC BASIC CW PHONE SATELLITE

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new to amsat
by truckwiz 24 Nov '07

24 Nov '07

Hi, This will be the first of probably 1000 questions. Do I need licenses to work with amsat satellites? Thanks, Brian

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Re: ground rod/plate bonding question
by John Marranca, Jr 24 Nov '07

24 Nov '07

This question is right up my alley. I used to work for Lucent Technologies. I built many Central Offices, and upgraded quite a few more. When attaching copper to copper, or any other metal for that matter, we used to use a product called NO-OX-ID. It is slightly toxic so if you do get it, don't ingest it...etc. But it is the preferred metal prep in a CO environment. I used it when I built my eggbeaters. John KB2HSH -- _______________________________ John Marranca, Jr PBX Technician/Shop Steward CWA Local 1122 BN Systems, Inc Orchard Park, NY (716)972-2006

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Re: new to amsat
by Andrew Glasbrenner 24 Nov '07

24 Nov '07

Pathfinder should of course be Sojourner.... ----- Original Message ----- From: "Andrew Glasbrenner" <glasbrenner(a)mindspring.com> To: "Bob Stewart" <bob(a)evoria.net>; "truckwiz" <truckwiz(a)bwig.net>; "Amsat-BB" <amsat-bb(a)amsat.org> Sent: Saturday, November 24, 2007 2:58 PM Subject: Re: [amsat-bb] Re: new to amsat >I think you'd have to be extremely clever to do it in a rover, but it's >possible to upload and download _small_ data files (<100kb) like .jpgs via >GO-32. This would need to be a BIG rover just to handle the comm gear to do >this. Think Spirit or Opportunity vs. Pathfinder. You'd need a very good >set of circular omni antennas for 2m and 70cm, a hot preamp for 70cm, and >probably some muscle on the uplink on 2m. > > 73, Drew KO4MA

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Re: h/t's for FM sats
by andy thomas 24 Nov '07

24 Nov '07

I use a secondhand FT-51R through an Arrow with in-built duplexer and a high power battery bought separately, to give a nominal 5W. I tape-record all qso's onto cassette. However I'm sure I have some loss through the in-built diplexer. Works fine, I prefer elevations above 40 degrees to tx, although I can hear down to my horizon - you can see some of my operations from my website http://www.andythomas.eu and follow the link on the left. Howver I do prefer the THD-7E (European edition) with a chunky battery. 73 de andy G0SFJ ___________________________________________________________ Yahoo! Answers - Got a question? Someone out there knows the answer. Try it now. http://uk.answers.yahoo.com/

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Re: GeneSat still alive
by G0MRF＠aol.com 24 Nov '07

24 Nov '07

In a message dated 24/11/2007 12:17:24 GMT Standard Time, mail(a)mike-rupprecht.de writes: All, just received the following frames: KE7EGC>UNDEF,TELEM,qAo,DK3WN-1:GeneSat1.org6C57F4C70030014B01FC010000A3019F4 002195A86B7ED348638 Hello Mike. Looks like their command station refit has finished and they are operational again. Apparently it's possible to e-mail them and get a schedule for the beacon. 73 David Mission Operations Log Summaries 10/16/07 - The ops team was finally able to get back into the SRI station although some work remains to be done (like re-installing the UHF feed). Two contacts were run today, lde by the fearless I. Mas. The beacon was re-enabled and verified, and state of health data was downloaded given the extended time over the past 2 months during which no operations were run. Satellite bus health is nominal, and the previously observed payload temperature control anomaly continues (again, we note that the anomaly is for a function that is no longer needed to support the mission). A new ops trainees participated in the contacts and showed off by hand-tracking the beacon with a hand-held antenna and transceiver (nice job Jose!). Post-pass logging was initiated via the internet from Munich! We currently plan to run the next set of contacts next week, and the ops team is working with the engineering team to establish a set of end-of-life test objectives. CK Mid-August through Mid-October Summary - The SRI station is unavailable during this time for maintenance, retrofit, and other test operations. The beacon will be shut off during this period. CK Early August 2007 Ops Summary - The ops team is training several new mission controllers for educational purposes as well as initial training for the team's next satellite, PharmaSat. The team is retrieving routine health data and is also conducting power stress tests (which occasionally require the beacon to be turned off) in order to assess the power generation capabilities of the system. The satellite bus health is nominal. Payload health is good with the exception of the payload temperature control process (temp is below setpoint, the control loop is activated, but a much lower than nominal heater current draw exists); we will monitor this system and develop a plan to evaluate the heater FET and/or other possible root causes. No operations during the week of Aug 12 given the attendance of most of the team at the AIAA Conference on Small Satellites (which includes presentation of several GeneSat-1 related papers). CK July 2007 Ops Summary - Only limited operations conducted in July due to routine maintenance with the SRI station and its use to support other studies. Satellite beacon off. CK

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GeneSat still alive
by Mike Rupprecht 24 Nov '07

24 Nov '07

All, just received the following frames: KE7EGC>UNDEF,TELEM,qAo,DK3WN-1:GeneSat1.org6C57F4C70030014B01FC010000A3019F4 002195A86B7ED348638 KE7EGC>UNDEF,TELEM,qAo,DK3WN-1:GeneSat1.org7157F442007A011F005703270069009FB 310F5E43C78F5014302 KE7EGC>UNDEF,TELEM,qAo,DK3WN-1:GeneSat1.org7657F4C80030014D01FC010000A301019 B3B5201EB1FCE3C1E3C KE7EGC>UNDEF,TELEM,qAo,DK3WN-1:GeneSat1.org7B57F4420008009C002E0326006900A19 B15A73C9BAA647B01EB KE7EGC>UNDEF,TELEM,qAo,DK3WN-1:GeneSat1.org8057F459000000B200520227006900A10 22E387C860237EC3BEC KE7EGC>UNDEF,TELEM,qAo,DK3WN-1:GeneSat1.org8557F4C80030015401FC010000A301A13 AAB00683A3B009D7E86 KE7EGC>UNDEF,TELEM,qAo,DK3WN-1:GeneSat1.org8A57F4C80030015401FC010000A301A1E B02B9950AF5B602B939 KE7EGC>UNDEF,TELEM,qAo,DK3WN-1:GeneSat1.org8F57F4CA0031015301FC010000A30101E 5393D023F3DE539820A KE7EGC>UNDEF,TELEM,qAo,DK3WN-1:GeneSat1.org9957F4CC0031015201FC010000A301A13 80238F501353735399C KE7EGC>UNDEF,TELEM,qAo,DK3WN-1:GeneSat1.org9E57F434008A0034008D03260069009F0 A66150A39001511F501 KE7EGC>UNDEF,TELEM,qAo,DK3WN-1:GeneSat1.orgA357F4CC0031015501FC010000A3019F4 002195A86B7ED348638 KE7EGC>UNDEF,TELEM,qAo,DK3WN-1:GeneSat1.orgA857F44600000098009002260069009FB 310F5E43C78F5014302 KE7EGC>UNDEF,TELEM,qAo,DK3WN-1:GeneSat1.orgAD57F4CC0031015A01FC010000A301019 B3B5201EB1FCE3C1E3C KE7EGC>UNDEF,TELEM,qAo,DK3WN-1:GeneSat1.orgB257F47700D9003200520126006900A19 B15A73C9BAA647B01EB KE7EGC>UNDEF,TELEM,qAo,DK3WN-1:GeneSat1.orgB757F47400F80118007F0126006900A10 22E387C860237EC3BEC KE7EGC>UNDEF,TELEM,qAo,DK3WN-1:GeneSat1.orgC657F4D10032015901FC010000A30101E 5393D023F3DE539820A KE7EGC>UNDEF,TELEM,qAo,DK3WN-1:GeneSat1.orgCB57F4D10032015B01FD010000A301018 60B13391F6D13F5023F KE7EGC>UNDEF,TELEM,qAo,DK3WN-1:GeneSat1.orgD057F4D10032015E01FD010000A301A13 80238F501353735399C KE7EGC>UNDEF,TELEM,qAo,DK3WN-1:GeneSat1.orgD557F44E0000005E00D501260069009F0 A66150A39001511F501 KE7EGC>UNDEF,TELEM,qAo,DK3WN-1:GeneSat1.org2058F425000B008F00090326006900A19 B15A73C9BAA647B01EB KE7EGC>UNDEF,TELEM,qAo,DK3WN-1:GeneSat1.org2A58F4D90034016D01FD010000A301A13 AAB00683A3B009D7E86 73, Mike DK3WN

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Re: Let It Snow
by John Marranca, Jr 23 Nov '07

23 Nov '07

Hello Bob, and Everybody else today... I agree, but I'll go one step farther. Now that the foliage is gone here in Upstate New York, it is pretty amazing (yet again) how low on a pass I can hear. It reminds me of the US Government's Radio Manuals that you are supposed to learn from while serving in the Military. I recall a manual pertaining to VHF that compared types of foliage, and the expected outcome if you transmitted in that vicinity.( The phrase, "Jungle-No good" comes to mind) Anyway...now that the leaves are gone it's pretty amazing how much better I can hear. Hey...who needs a preamp? John KB2HSH -- _______________________________ John Marranca, Jr PBX Technician/Shop Steward CWA Local 1122 BN Systems, Inc Orchard Park, NY (716)972-2006

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Alpha-ish release of satcontroller for windows
by scott wilson 23 Nov '07

23 Nov '07

I released an updated version of my satcontroller software. If anyone's taking advantage of the long weekend, give it a shot and let me know if you have any feedback. Biggest changes are a map mode and removing the dependencies on everything except .NET 2.0. Sorry that it still only supports ICOM CI-V and Yaesu rotators. Next on my list will be getting the FT-817 working. I'd love to hear if anyone's successful with the 'one true' tuning method on a linear bird. In theory it works great :) - In practice, tho, my antenna performance isn't up to it. http://code.google.com/p/satcontroller/ Regards, Scott Wilson NW2S

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Let it snow
by Bob Stewart 23 Nov '07

23 Nov '07

We got our first snow of the season last night. I've got about 2" of snow on the roof blocking the omnis, but I have a good copy on AO-27 down below 20 degrees. I'm kind of surprised that I can hear as well this. I had kinda figured that the first snow would be the end of using the attic antennas. Bob - AE6RV

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ANDE in VOICE mode Friday evening over Europe
by Henk, PA3GUO 23 Nov '07

23 Nov '07

Dear all, During the 22:55 CET / 21:55 UTC pass (~75 degrees) ANDE will be commanded in VOICE mode. Allow me until the first few minutes to get it in that mode. Just type a message to TALK and your message should be spoken. :TALK :Hello this is me should make ANDE say "Hello this is me". Please note that RF output of VOICE is lower as packets. In case there is more interest, this can be repeated during the next days as well. (up/downlink 145.825, U APRS VIA ARISS) Henk, PA3GUO Check out the ANDE de-Orbit AWARD: http://www.ande-deorbit.com !

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testing
by Mr Jeffrey L Ross 23 Nov '07

23 Nov '07

Just a test to find out why my mail is not going here.

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SPUTNIK Certificate.
by Dave Aitch 23 Nov '07

23 Nov '07

Andrew, Kevin.... The certificate arrived this morning. I was more than happy to be a part of the team Many thanks, 73, Dave. G1OCN. AMSAT 5766

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MIC-E Converter
by Mineo Wakita 23 Nov '07

23 Nov '07

I developed "Lati/Long -> MIC-E Converter Ver1.1" http://www.ne.jp/asahi/hamradio/je9pel/miceconv.zip ex. ------------------------ Lati 35d23m3s N 35d23.05m N Long 139d36m36.5s E 139d36.61m E Speed 0 knots Cource 0 deg. Dectinatation 3URSP5 Information `C@Y\\\-/ ------------------------ This \\\ are Binary Data. de JE9PEL, Mineo Wakita

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PROJECT OSCAR ANNIVERSARY
by Dave Guimont 23 Nov '07

23 Nov '07

I wish to thank everyone for the ideas I've received concerning the subject. But this is Rob's baby, his idea, and I appreciate a copy to me, but not really necessary... Send directly to amsat.org, or Rob rob_g8ate(a)hotmail.com I shot my wad, on here, mainly to stir some ideas from the old timers on the bb, and hope it is helping... I'll forward to him, of course, with no difficulty, but I want to make it clear he is the honcho!! Newcomers to satellites, all over the world, join the crowd, your questions could really help the research down the line, to perpetuate the event.... 73, Dave wb6llo(a)amsat.org Disagree: I learn.... Pulling for P3E...

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