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

Re: TNC Reccomendation
by nader omer 13 Nov '07

13 Nov '07

HI What a bout Satellite pacsat protocol ? for sure we need Wisp andTNC...!!!! Or there's a new software ? 73 --------------------------------- Be a better sports nut! Let your teams follow you with Yahoo Mobile. Try it now.

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Re: FYI -- One Laptop per Child (OLPC) Opportunity
by Bob Bruninga 13 Nov '07

13 Nov '07

Does it have a serial port? A Sound card? Bob, Wb4APR

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Re: AO-27 schedule issue
by George Henry 13 Nov '07

13 Nov '07

I can also confirm this anomaly. The only things I can think of are if the TOPR or EPOCH files being distributed on ao27.org are different from the ones the site is actually using, or if Mike has made some tweak in the C++ program that he is running on the site. I will have my son (author of the Java version) take a look at the ao27.org source code to see if something has been changed. George, KA3HSW -----Original Message----- >From: Alan <ve4yz(a)mts.net> >Sent: Nov 13, 2007 12:38 PM >To: 'Angel Peláez, EA4DUT' <ea4dut(a)ure.es>, amsat-bb(a)amsat.org >Subject: [amsat-bb] Re: AO-27 schedule issue > >I can confirm this. November 13 UTC 19:34:53 WEB vs 19:28:50 JAVA - 6 >minutes 3 seconds after updating data in the java scheduler. > >-----Original Message----- >From: amsat-bb-bounces(a)amsat.org [mailto:[email protected]] On >Behalf Of Angel Peláez, EA4DUT >Sent: November 13, 2007 10:55 AM >To: amsat-bb(a)amsat.org >Subject: [amsat-bb] AO-27 schedule issue > >Hello: > >I'm a little puzzled with AO-27 schedule as I see a 6 minutes mismatch >between the official page and the java applet. >Right now (16:26:14 UTC), I see that next event on AO-27 home page is: > Next Event UTC => Tue Nov 13 16:45:15 2007 > State => 4 > Mode => OFF >But with the Java I get: > Next Event UTC => Tue Nov 13 16:39:13 2007 > State => 4 > Mode => OFF >Note the 6 minutes and 2 seconds lag. >Has anybody noted it as well? >I get just the same results as with java on an EXCEL sheet I wrote, so I'm >not sure if I'm doing something wrong with TOPR and EPOCH data files for >it's the first time I see this issue. >I always copied and pasted the data into two txt files one for EPOCH and >another for TOPR > >I will appreciate any feedback and ideas. > >73 Angel, EA4DUT > >

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Wht's ANDE's other name?
by Phil 13 Nov '07

13 Nov '07

Hello, I've recently rekindled my interest in amateur radio and I'm trying to fine tune my APRS set up. Due to my rough portable station this is proving to be a little frustrating. Disappointingly, the ISS radio seems to be off and NO-44's signal is quite weak due to my poor aerial and I'm only decoding one or two packets per pass. Perhaps ANDE might give me a reasonable signal. What other name (OSCAR number) is ANDE known by? Regards, Phil.

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AO-27 schedule issue
by Angel Peláez, EA4DUT 13 Nov '07

13 Nov '07

Hello: I'm a little puzzled with AO-27 schedule as I see a 6 minutes mismatch between the official page and the java applet. Right now (16:26:14 UTC), I see that next event on AO-27 home page is: Next Event UTC => Tue Nov 13 16:45:15 2007 State => 4 Mode => OFF But with the Java I get: Next Event UTC => Tue Nov 13 16:39:13 2007 State => 4 Mode => OFF Note the 6 minutes and 2 seconds lag. Has anybody noted it as well? I get just the same results as with java on an EXCEL sheet I wrote, so I'm not sure if I'm doing something wrong with TOPR and EPOCH data files for it's the first time I see this issue. I always copied and pasted the data into two txt files one for EPOCH and another for TOPR I will appreciate any feedback and ideas. 73 Angel, EA4DUT ______________________________________________ Pregunta, Responde, Descubre. Comparte tus consejos y opiniones con los usuarios de Yahoo! Respuestas http://es.answers.yahoo.com/info/welcome

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Re: AO-16 packets
by Mineo Wakita 13 Nov '07

13 Nov '07

Hello Chris, Please see about my software/hardware, http://www.ne.jp/asahi/hamradio/je9pel/equipmen.htm de JE9PEL, Mineo Wakita

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(no subject)
by John Hackett 13 Nov '07

13 Nov '07

... and here are the results of the Norwegian jury ... (Our dear American friends won't recognise that phrase - but the "Eurovision" crowd will). After reading all sorts of wierd and wonderful comments on the Amsat-bb re: data modes on analogue satellites - (including SSTV and the infamous "pesky" 31) - I decided to throw caution to the wind and try to jump through the hoop by myself. Being an AO-7 afficiondo - (look it up in the dictionary!) - the logical choice was AO-7, not least due to it's orbit - (slow doppler) - and mode - downlink lower than uplink - (you'll need to think! about that one). I set up 2 x 386 machines running MixW V12, 2 instances of ITUNE and the FT-290/790 pair. I'd already built special interfaces to allow me to regulate the audio on both PC's + adequate filtering - audio and RF. The first thing I noticed was that a pair of EARS (!!!) works better than the "theoretical" one true rule, in practice - especially on modes like RTTY where you have two tones. It's easier to tune in PSK with a single line on the MixW waterfall display. To it's discredit, MixW can't decide which way to go for "auto-tuning" the last few hundred hertz - to it's credit, give it a little kick up the bum - (manual tuning)- and it copies perfectly. I missed the callsign ... LA2Q something-or-other ... due to QRM ...(just kidding!!!). (The next bit is "aimed" at the Europeans). Obviously, most people are *NOT* going to bother to set up for digital on an analogue satellite - which would entail organising both a TX and RX system but it shouldn't be a problem to switch to a digital mode to just TX ... and since I already have a dual system operating ... I would appreciate a report if you hear me. (I'll *ONLY* be on AO-7 mode-B). Remember !!! ... due to the different QTH's = different rates of doppler !!! ... I will need to "tune-in" on your signal so send your callsign several 'thousand' times. For those that are absolutely bone idle and can't be bothered to switch to a digital mode it is possible to give me a report on SSB if you hear any "snoring" noises. Conclusion. PSK31 does !!! work on the higher frequencies on satellites but it takes a little more practice than just the normal wailing into a microphone emulating a cow in labour. AAAAAAWWWWWWWLLLLLLLLLEEERRRRRRRRR ... (swish) ... (swish) The good news - (for the South Africans, the good gnu's). If PESKY31 will work on AO-7 it will most certainly work on P3E - and save a lot of bandwidth while it's at it. 73 John. <la2qaa(a)amsat.org>

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Re: TNC Reccomendation
by Nate Duehr 13 Nov '07

13 Nov '07

On Nov 12, 2007, at 6:16 PM, John Henderson wrote: > Great response Nate........I am aware of RigBlaster type > applications. I am > interested in sats like Go-32 and A0-16 for starters. What do they > require? Thanks John, but it really was only the "tip of the iceberg" so to speak. I think you hit "reply" and the reply only came to my personal inbox (not to the list) so I'll reply back to both you direct and the list both -- I think you'll find that there are a LOT of much more experienced and talented folks on the list who can answer specific questions about specific birds and types of operation of that bird. So list folks... John specifically mentioned here in his reply above that he'd like to work GO-32 and AO-16 and in another reply I didn't copy here he mentions ISS. You all might comment on his goals and options for those birds. As a start of a reply -- AO-16 has been a bit ill lately. Search for AO-16 on this page <http://www.amsat.org/amsat-new/news/> to see the latest. It has been partially recovered and the command team is working on reloading software, so at least for the time being, it's probably "out" as an option to start with, but with luck, she'll be back. This page is an excellent resource on the current status of different birds, with the caveat that it isn't always updated: http://www.amsat.org/amsat-new/satellites/status.php (AO-16 is still showing "green" on that page, so -- you do have to take all of this with a bit of a grain of salt. The best way to stay informed that I've seen is to get on the e-mail distribution for the AMSAT News Service (ANS) e-mails, which are sent out on a regular basis and include the current satellite status information of all active birds. The webpages lag and/or don't always get updates, no fault of the volunteers -- they do a great job -- but sometimes it's different folks responsible for different things, etc...) ISS will be your "easiest" choice of the three you've mentioned. It doesn't take much (relatively) to be heard and to hear ISS... you're not dealing with ultra-weak signals, and even directional antennas are not *always* necessary. In fact, you can start now, by placing a receiver on a good outside antenna on 145.825 and listening when ISS is scheduled to be overhead. If you hear 1200 bps packet bursts, you are likely hearing ISS! (Or a local station attempting to digipeat through ISS...) When it's active (and the Amateur stations on board are turned off for Astronaut safety whenever there's an EVA going on), it has a nice power budget (!!!) and easily hears stations. The only "difficulty" with ISS is knowing what mode the Amateur station is in. Various volunteers try to keep everyone updated. Over the years, there have been some challenges when it accidentally gets left (or purposely set) in a mode that isn't "useful" to us earth-bound folks. (Someone might pipe up here with the ISS team's website, I forget where that one is.) Someone on the list commented that *sometimes* a hardware TNC is a "plus", especially at the higher speeds. I will not argue with that at all. Sound card interfaces and software do have limitations depending on the quality of the sound card interface, and the way it's connected to the rig. (Of course, the quality of the rig also "counts" here.) I think it's probably "safe" (although someone will certainly argue with me... heck, this is the Internet and people will argue for any reason!) to say that 1200 bps comms with anything sound card based, is "do-able". At 9600 bps and above, you start to get into some more difficult territory, especially at higher frequencies (UHF and above) because of Doppler shift as the satellite from your ground vantage point seems to be going by at a high rate of speed. You can learn a LOT by doing some terrestrial high-speed packet with a buddy, or if you're lucky enough to live in an area where there's a lot of high-speed packet going on (not as common as it once was), there's probably some "Elmers" hiding in that group. Heck, come to think of it, you're going to want to get even your 1200 bps packet station up and going "terrestrially" first, too. Most areas have some traffic on 144.39 (APRS Nationwide frequency) and if there's active "packeteers" you'll usuall also find some activity on 145.01 in most metropolitan areas. (I'm not sure where Cape Carteret, NC is in relation to other densely ham-populated areas, so ... again, a grain of salt needed here. You'll find the locals quick enough, if they're "out there"!) Not to send you off away from your digital "dream", since that's your goal -- but you should also give AO-51 a try. The bird is *usually* in FM mode, but has the ability to be switched to other experimental modes, and Drew KO4MA and the rest of the user-team that work with the command team, do a great job of keeping this list updated with the current status of the bird. There have been past opportunities to try digital modes through it, and I believe those will happen again. It helps to stay "plugged in" via the mailing lists and ANS. (They also have an excellent website with a schedule posted, when different modes are being tried.) It's a very easy bird to work, and can be done (with some practice holding everything, aiming the antenna, changing a few memory channels you've pre-programmed for the Doppler shift, etc) with a handheld radio and a handheld dual-band yagi, like the Arrow antennas, or similar. It helps to have an Elmer demonstrate this once before you try it, but many folks have done it with a little encouragement from this list. It gives you a "feel" for how "fast" the birds move across the sky, how long a pass typically is, and let's you "shake down" your pass prediction software and other tools a bit on something "easy" before adding the computers to the mix. It's worth the effort, and heck, To be completely honest, my fascination with VHF+ is centered 90% around weak-signal terrestrial work, and maybe 10% around satellites. I like to listen to the birds more than I ever work them. But I find that satellite folks and terrestrial VHF+ SSB and CW operators struggle with very similar technical details... how much loss is this feedline? How do I calculate the Noise Floor of this particular receiver and mast-mounted pre-amp setup versus perhaps putting the pre- amp down in the shack for convenience? How much attenuation is in this LMR-400 versus running a big honkin' piece of hardline out to the antennas? Etc etc. You get the idea. I have a desire to try out some of the new-technology type EME contacts and meteor-scatter also, using things like WSJT (and it's multiple flavors) which one could argue is a "digital mode" but completely designed from the ground up (no pun intended) for use in meteor-scatter and weak-signal VHF+ operations. I have the gear here to give it a try, but just haven't gotten any time to do it... (sigh). So I guess you'd say I'm more of an AMSAT "groupie" than really an active satellite operator -- thus, my reluctance to really dive in and answer your satellite digital mode questions... there are folks here that LOVE that type of operation, and will be more than willing to help you out as you get going. As a final note, there are some excellent references on the AMSAT site for new satellite operators. Some of them are a little bit out-dated at this point, and reference birds that aren't with us anymore... but the information contained in those documents, combined with a little mental cross-referencing to the current list of active birds, is still quite valid! I think this is probably as good a place as any to start looking up information: <http://www.amsat.org/amsat-new/information/faqs/> Perhaps someday, you can pen an article about your initial learning curve, and what you learned as you start operating these birds, and help others along. I'm sure the AMSAT newsletter folks (and website folks) would be more than happy to post a slightly more "modern" discussion of "How to do it"! Once you've made a satellite contact, it's addictive -- you'll enjoy it! You can also apply for your "Satellite Communicators Club" award, of course! <http://www.amsat.org/amsat-new/awards/#communicator> As they say, jump on in, the water's fine! -- Nate Duehr, WY0X nate(a)natetech.com

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UISS and Rigblaster
by Bob Herrell 13 Nov '07

13 Nov '07

I am a "Newbie" and am using UISS/AGWPE connected thru a Rigblaster Plug&Play. It is connected to my IC-910H thru the data jack. I can talk to the 910H using Digipan, but cannot talk using UISS. Everything is set up on Com Port 1. It does not hear or talk on UISS. Is it possible that UISS is not compatible with the Rigblaster? Thanks Bob Herrell, AJ5C

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Re: FYI -- One Laptop per Child (OLPC) Opportunity
by Bob Bruninga 13 Nov '07

13 Nov '07

OLPC Washington DC LAN? Since the OLPC laptop is supposed to form its own 802.11 network, with higher power than usual links, I wonder if some ham ingenuity could somehow put up a "802.11" hub or repeater on a nice high tower in the Wash DC area, and those with an OLPC could point a small 4 foot dish at the "hub" and then we could all be networked together? We have found the 18" dishes give a gain at 2.4 GHz of about 18 dB or so. If the range of the OLPC is on the order of 1/4 mile, then 18 dB could extend that to 4 miles if the hub could come up with 6 dB omni gain... Maybe 10 miles with a 4 foot dish...? And we could have multiple hubs. Gonna order two asap.. Bob, Wb4APR

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TNC Reccomendation
by John Henderson 13 Nov '07

13 Nov '07

I would like to get into the digital sats and would like some ideas on TNC to consider. I looked at the MFJ web site but it appears they have discontinued many of their models. Also looking KAM but have no idea which one to pick. Appears major deltas are baud rates 1200 vs 9600. Thanks for any ideas or things to consider. John John Henderson N4NAB 212 Bayside Drive Cape Carteret, NC 28584 252-725-2744 <mailto:[email protected]> n4nab(a)amsat.org <http://www.amsat.org/> http://www.amsat.org/

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Re: Orbitron Help
by jonny 290 13 Nov '07

13 Nov '07

I had considerable problems with Orbitron during our recent 'time zone hiccup'. One thing to suggest is to right-click on your system clock and "Adjust Date/Time..." then go to the "Internet Time" tab and sync with one of the listed NTP servers. This will set your PC clock to +/- 1 second or so of proper time. Also ensure your time zone is set - since we're past all possible time changes, you need to set it 'correctly'. Finally, make sure the Orbitron time zone settings are correct. > If the satellite position is same in the two predictions, but the > azimuth and elevation are different, then the difference must be in > the position of YOUR STATION. Perhaps you have entered the station > position incorrectly? I'm not familiar with Orbitron, but a common > problem with many programs is confusing east longitude with west longitude. > > On the other hand, when you say "they look the same by eye", that may > not be the best comparison method. How accurately have you set your > PC's clock? Low orbiting satellites move over your station quite > quickly. You want time to be set within a few seconds of the correct > value. You don't want to be a few minutes off. >

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K6LCS' Sat Tutorial - Frequency Programming
by Clint Bradford 13 Nov '07

13 Nov '07

In the HT programming chart in the tutorial posted at... http://homepage.mac.com/clintbradford/Menu3.html ...readers have noticed that I haven't compensated for the doppler effect on TX - just on RX. That's because with low power and handheld antennas, we're not going to be transmitting as early in a pass (nor as late in a pass) than if we were using higher power and better antennas. I stress in all my classes/demos NOT to transmit unless the bird is heard well. Clint Bradford, K6LCS / KAF3359 909-241-7666

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Re: TNC Recommendations
by "John Becker, WØJAB" 13 Nov '07

13 Nov '07

I still use a 28ARS machine for all my RTTY work. At 07:11 PM 11/12/2007, you wrote: >John: > >I'm sure many will agree with Nate on this one. It SEEMS that using a >TNC in this day and age is almost like firing up the old Model >20-something RTTY machine that the radio club that I used to belong to >has. With a soundcard and some good software, we are able to emulate >RTTY, and Packet, and SSTV for that matter. So...

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TNC Recommendations
by John Marranca, Jr 13 Nov '07

13 Nov '07

John: I'm sure many will agree with Nate on this one. It SEEMS that using a TNC in this day and age is almost like firing up the old Model 20-something RTTY machine that the radio club that I used to belong to has. With a soundcard and some good software, we are able to emulate RTTY, and Packet, and SSTV for that matter. So... A good TNC is what...$75...$100...$200? Sound Card Emulation...umm...we all have them...plus free software...and MAYBE $45 for a digital interface. >From what I remember from the heyday of Packet in the 90's, it seems as thought setting up AGWPE and a UI-type package is VASTLY easier. BUt...if TNCs are your thing, go for it. Heck, I'm still trying to find an old Commodore VIC-20 with the OLD(!!!) MFJ Packet interface and software. Call it nostalgia. 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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[amsat-bb] ic-pcr1500 + Satélite + Doppler ??? (CE3SOC Raúl Romero)
by Fernandez Montaña, Juan Antonio 13 Nov '07

13 Nov '07

Me imagino que el PCR1500 irá igual que el PCR1000, o sea mediante DDEclient cualquier programa de seguimiento, por ejemplo SATPC32, existe comunicación entre el programa de seguimiento y el receptor. Yo lo he probado con el PCR1000 y va francamente bien. Juan Antonio EA4CYQ 73s =============================================================== Este mensaje se dirige exclusivamente a su destinatario. Los datos incluidos en el presente correo son confidenciales y sometidos a secreto profesional, especialmente en lo que respecta a los datos personales, se prohibe divulgarlos, en virtud de las leyes vigentes. Si usted no lo es y lo ha recibido por error o tiene conocimiento del mismo por cualquier motivo, le rogamos que nos lo comunique por este medio y proceda a destruirlo o borrarlo, y que en todo caso se abstenga de utilizar, reproducir, alterar, archivar o comunicar a terceros el presente mensaje y ficheros anexos, todo ello bajo pena de incurrir en responsabilidades legales. Cualquier idea contenida en este correo es exclusiva de su autor y no representa necesariamente el criterio de Iberdrola. El emisor no garantiza la integridad, rapidez o seguridad del presente correo, ni se responsabiliza de posibles perjuicios derivados de la captura, incorporaciones de virus o cualesquiera otras manipulaciones efectuadas por terceros. This message is intended for the exclusive attention of the address(es) indicated. Any information contained herein is strictly confidential and privileged, especially as regards personal data, which must not be disclosed, in accordance with legislation currently in force. If you are not the intended recipient and have received it by mistake or learn about it in any other way, please notify us by return e-mail and delete this message from your computer system. Any unauthorised use, reproduction, alteration, filing or sending of this message and/or any attached files to third parties may lead to legal proceedings being taken. Any opinion expressed herein is solely that of the author(s) and does not necessarily represent the opinion of Iberdrola. The sender does not guarantee the integrity, speed or safety of this message, not accept responsibility for any possible damage arising from the interception, incorporation of virus or any other manipulation carried out by third parties. ===============================================================

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Re: Need quick start info please
by Clint Bradford 12 Nov '07

12 Nov '07

Dave - Software recommendations are in the tutorial I cited for you. Also, there's free info on the Web. HeavensAbove has recently improved their ham sat tracking graphics...and their Web site is also cited in that document. You need to improve your antenna...the stock -2db rubber duck will not suffice. Again, suggestions for commercial and homebrew antennas are in that document. Once you get to know the AMSAT grid of numbers, it is easy to figure it all out. FIRST, you need to subtract EIGHT hours from their times, to compensate for GMT. Type in your Grid Square - DM14 if you're still in Fallbrook, and look what shows up for the Nov 15 pass at 15:51 (that's 3:51PM GMT...which is 7:51PM on the 14th California time). DATE UTC - 15 Nov 07 AOS UTC - 15:51:14 DURATION - 00:14:20 ACQUISITION OF SIGNAL AZIMUTH - 11 MAX ELEVATION - 86 MAX ELEVATION AZIMUTH - 259 LOSS OF SIGNAL AZIMUTH - 195 LOSS OF SIGNAL UTC - 16:05:34 Take the ACQUISITON OF SIGNAL AZIMUTH and LOSS OF SIGNAL AZIMUTH numbers. They refer to compass points, where North is ZERO, South is 180, East is 90 degrees, and West is 270 degrees. So this pass starts at 11 degrees, darned near true North. And it ends at 195 - a couple degrees West of due South. So you can imagine this pass as practically going over your house, North to South. And because its MAX ELEVATION is 86 degrees - it REALLY IS going straight overhead, as 90 degrees is straight up! The MAX ELEVATION AZIMUTH tells you where the satellite is at mid- pass. This pass is 259 (darned near 270, which is due West). You couldn't ask for a better pass to hit with an HT!!! So...that is the HARD WAY to visualize a pass...But that Heavens Above Web site will show you graphically. And then there's commercial software, too...but you do NOT need to spend money immediately on software. Clint Bradford, K6LCS / KAF3359 909-241-7666

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Re: Need quick start info please
by Clint Bradford 12 Nov '07

12 Nov '07

You're well on you way to the fun! AO-51 and SO-50 are very workable with your setup. You might pick up a tip or two with this tutorial... http://homepage.mac.com/clintbradford/Menu3.html I'll talk to you on AO-51 this week! Clint Bradford, K6LCS 909-241-7666 -------------------------------------- Clint Bradford, K6LCS / KAF3359 909-241-7666 - cell

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Orbitron Help
by GARY ELLIOT 12 Nov '07

12 Nov '07

Morning to the Group, I am a "newbie" as far as satellites go and having some problems with Orbitron as my tracking software. I realize that the software offered my AMSAT SATpc32 certainly looks like the one to go with or Nova but at this stage of my venture into satellites I wanted to stick with a free piece of software. That being said, here is the problem I am having. First off my computer is fairly new running XP and 1GB of RAM and my clock is right on with WWV I have updated Orbitron with the latest TLE's or Keps so they are current Now when I run predications on Orbitron 3.71 and compare them with the pass predications on the AMSAT web page they are really different ???? not even close, yet when I look at the actual real time position of a satellite say AO51 on both the AMSAT page and my Orbitron they are very very close, in fact look the same to me by eye. So why are the pass predications so off from each other ????? I assume it must be in my setup in Orbitron but have gone over these several times. I had a VE2 gentlemen who was running Orbitron trying to help me but when he runs his pass predications and compares them to the AMSAT pass predications they are the same ? Obviously I have something wrong so not sure where to go here, delete Orbitron and start with another download and try again ? that does not seem to likely to be the answer to me ? I also took a look at SATscape as a tracking problem but that seem rather confusing so gave up on that one as could not get it to run right either. So I am open to some suggestions/advice on Orbitron or any other free tracking software to try and then compare to the AMSAT page to make sure they are the same as far as predications. 73 Gary

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Need quick start info please
by Dave Bannerman 12 Nov '07

12 Nov '07

I am interested in working some satellites and have had success at least tracking and hearing AO-51. I use Orbitron racking software and my Equipment consists of a Yaesu FT60 HT programmed with separate up/down frequencies for the AO-51 bird. My question that I have asked at least 3 other people is WHAT ARE THE OTHER V/U SATELLITES I CAN USE THAT PASS OVER CALIFORNIA, AND WHAT ARE THE SCHEDULES / STATUS'S OF THESE SATS? Everyone I spoke with tells me the same thing, go to amsat website. Well I am confused by all of the old data that is posted there. All most all of the FAQ and WEEKLY STATUS reports are 3-5 years old. Can someone just help me out and list the currently operational V/U sats that I can work? Would also appreciate comments on best tracking software, antennas or whatever you can offer to help me get up to speed. Thank you. 73 KI6GVL

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Decode list for digital sats
by Chris Bloy 12 Nov '07

12 Nov '07

Hi All, Being a newbie, I am trying to put together a list for other new members so that they know what software is used to decode beacons and telem.. For example :- ANDE : 1200 AFSK Downlink – TNC, Soundcard TNC – UI-View & Other APRS software AO27, Voice & Packet Telem – TNC, Soundcard TNC What would you use to decode AO16’s packet? If I could have your ideas, I will start the list and host it somewhere.. Thanks., Chris No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.503 / Virus Database: 269.15.26/1120 - Release Date: 09/11/2007 09:26

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Re: Multiple Satellites in View
by John Marranca, Jr 12 Nov '07

12 Nov '07

JoAnne, et al: Yep...I tried adding ANDE-1 into my path, but wasn't able to hit both. Only after I changed my path to ANDE-1 was I able to get into it individually. Also....I noticed that in a prior posting, someone mentioned that ANDE was going to re-enter orbit...(which I knew), but that PCSAT was going to "die". I'm assuming that this is in reference to it going into eclipse for a while? (Of all of the APRS/PACSATS, NO-44/PCSAT has been the easiest and most consistent to operate through.) Well...I think I'm going to try GO-32 when I get home later. 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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Multiple Satellites in View
by John Marranca, Jr 12 Nov '07

12 Nov '07

Hello everybody. Just commenting on this morning's satellite passes. PCSAT was coming over for an almost 90 degree pass, when just over the horizon, ANDE-1, with one foot in the grave, came into view. So, after changing the path from PCSAT to ANDE-1, I was able to work both. I attempted to double-hop through them, but the frequency swing was a bit too great I suspect. Nevertheless, it was still fun to work multiple satellites. 73 everyone, 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: GO-32 on 5watts
by Bob Bruninga 12 Nov '07

12 Nov '07

> Hello Bob, just tried GO-32 with my D7A into > a 1/4wave groungplane at 15 feet and my packets/ > posit was heard by EI7IG igate. It was an 18 deg > pass to my east. had read on GO-32 page that > reports are wanted till more igates get up. > But thought you'd like to know the 5watt HT > crossed the pond agn. First 96 baud mode j bird > i've worked. 73. Mark Great! As soon as PCSAT-1 dies in a week or so and ANDE re-enters in 4 weeks or so, then Im gonna get back and fan the flames for more people to exercise their ability (any time, anywhere) with their HT to send an email via GO32. Lets see, you are in Main, and his IGate is in Europe! Yep, nice haul for a 5W HT... 2007 11/11 22:59:55 : KB1GVR-9]4TSV1W,4XTECH*,qAo,EI7IG:``6yl!tk/]"4C}U 2007 11/11 22:58:58 : KB1GVR-9]4TSV1W,4XTECH*,qAo,EI7IG:``6yl!tk/]"4C}U 2007 11/11 22:57:29 : KB1GVR-9]4TSV1W,4XTECH*,qAo,EI7IG:``6yl!tk/]"4C}U

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G-5400 az rotator repair
by James Sharp 12 Nov '07

12 Nov '07

I picked up a G5400 az-el system. I discovered, though, that the entire resolver assembly inside the az rotator is missing. Apparently, it was a "repair in progress" that never got finished. I called Yaesu and got a replacement gear, but they no longer carry the resolver pot. Anyone have an idea on where I can get one? p.s. I'm not actually subscribed to the amsat-bb list, so please CC me directly on replies. Thanks.

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ic-pcr1500 + Satellite + Doppler ???
by CE3SOC Raul Romero 12 Nov '07

12 Nov '07

ok gracias por responder pero la AFC no es muy buena ya que aveces se atrasa mucho con respecto al satelites al parecer no hay muchos software compatibles aun con el ic-pcr1500 no me quejo no es tan mal receptor me agrado pero me gustaria tener un software o que el wisp se encargara sola de marcar las frecuencias cada ves que pasa un bird Saludos Raul CE3SOC --------------------------------------------------------------------- > "Are you still wasting your time with spam?... > There is a solution!" > > Protected by GIANT Company's Spam Inspector > The most powerful anti-spam software available. > http://mail.spaminspector.com > > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "Patrick STODDARD" <patrick(a)wd9ewk.net> > To: "CE3SOC Raul Romero" <ce3soc(a)gmail.com> > Sent: Monday, November 12, 2007 12:53 AM > Subject: Re: [amsat-bb] ic-pcr1500 + Satellite + Doppler ??? > > >> Hola, Raul! >> >> Perdon mi espanol imperfecto. >> >>> Hello ask someone help me say that software >>> And as I run icom ic-pcr1500 to continue in the form and schedule >>> automatic satellites as their frequencies for the automatic doppler >> >> Satelites de FM, SSB/CW, o ambos? Creo que eso receptor de Icom >> tiene la opcion "Automatic Frequency Control" (control automatica >> de la frecuencia) que el receptor puede cambiar la frecuencia cuando >> la senial cambia por Doppler. Me entiendes? Por los satelites de >> FM, la opcion AFC es la solucion para cambiar la frecuencia >> automaticamente, despues de recibir la senial inicialmente. >> >> Puede preguntar a varios amigos con receptores de Icom como el >> IC-PCR1500 sobre tu pregunta. Buenas noches, y 73! >> >> >> >> Patrick WD9EWK/VA7EWK - Phoenix, Arizona EEUU >> http://www.wd9ewk.net/ >

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[email protected] sent you a link to content of interest
by w4mvb＠juno.com 12 Nov '07

12 Nov '07

w4mvb(a)juno.com sent you a link to the following content: Japan?s Lunar Probe: HD Moon Movies! http://www.livescience.com/blogs/2007/11/07/japans-lunar-probe-hd-moon-movi… The sender also included this note: Neat pictures from the Japanese lunar probe. -- Sent via a FeedFlare link from a FeedBurner feed. http://www.feedburner.com/fb/a/publishers/feedflare

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GO-32 SSET success!
by Mineo Wakita 12 Nov '07

12 Nov '07

Satellite Simulated Emergency Test http://web.usna.navy.mil/~bruninga/sset.html UI-View32 WU2Z>APM385,TCPIP*,qAC,FIRST::JE9PEL :ack WU2Z>APM385,TCPIP*,qAC,FIRST:=4027.00N/07428.68WMPHG0000/MacAPRS 3.8.2 -NJMIDNO BRUNS-385-<4b6> WU2Z>APM385,TCPIP*,qAC,FIRST::JE9PEL :EMail message delivered OK{667 JE9PEL>APU25N,TCPIP*::WU2Z :ack667 JE9PEL>APRS,4XTECH*[11/12/07 19:41:17] <UI R>::EMAIL :[email protected] SatSE Test JE9PEL>APRS,4XTECH*[11/12/07 19:41:40] <UI R>:=3523.05N/13936.61E- YOKOHAMA JAPAN {UIV32N} JE9PEL>APU25N*[11/12/07 19:42:50] <UI R>::EMAIL :[email protected] SatSE Test{70 WU2Z>APM385,TCPIP*,qAC,FIRST::JE9PEL :ack70 WU2Z>APM385,TCPIP*,qAC,FIRST::JE9PEL :EMail message delivered OK{668 JE9PEL>APU25N,TCPIP*::WU2Z :ack668 WU2Z>APM385,TCPIP*,qAC,FIRST:=4027.00N/07428.68WMPHG0000/MacAPRS 3.8.2 -NJMIDNO BRUNS-385-<4b6> JE9PEL>APU25N [11/12/07 19:45:14] <UI R>:EMAIL test success! JE9PEL>APRS,4XTECH*[11/12/07 19:47:59] <UI R>:EMAIL test success! http://www.ne.jp/asahi/hamradio/je9pel/uiview32.htm#bottom --------------------------------------------- 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: Nov 12, 2007 ---------------------------------------------

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ANDE re-enters in 4 weeks or so ?
by Mineo Wakita 12 Nov '07

12 Nov '07

DECODE 2-LINE ELSETS WITH THE FOLLOWING KEY: 1 AAAAAU 00 0 0 BBBBB.BBBBBBBB .CCCCCCCC 00000-0 00000-0 0 DDDZ 2 AAAAA EEE.EEEE FFF.FFFF GGGGGGG HHH.HHHH III.IIII JJ.JJJJJJJJKKKKKZ KEY: A-CATALOGNUM B-EPOCHTIME C-DECAY D-ELSETNUM E-INCLINATION F-RAAN G-ECCENTRICITY H-ARGPERIGEE I-MNANOM J-MNMOTION K-ORBITNUM Z-CHECKSUM ANDE 1 29664U 06055F 07314.67367291 .00104076 16551-4 13031-3 0 6391 2 29664 51.6279 33.5057 0003505 227.2784 132.7935 16.07435648 51579 ANDE: Eccentricity: 0.0003505 Mean Motion : 16.07435648 http://www.ne.jp/asahi/hamradio/je9pel/satrange.zip Distance from the surface of the earth: MA 0: 251.6 km MA 128: 256.2 km MA 256: 251.6 km --------------------------------------------- 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: Nov 12, 2007 ---------------------------------------------

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AO-16 packets Nov.11
by Mineo Wakita 12 Nov '07

12 Nov '07

JST = UTC + 9 PACSAT>MBLCTL [11/12/07 16:36:07] <UI>:Tke PACSAT>MBLCTL [11/12/07 16:36:07] <UI>:Tkd PACSAT>MBLCTL [11/12/07 16:36:08] <UI>:Tkc PACSAT>MBLCTL [11/12/07 16:36:08] <UI>:Tkb PACSAT>MBLCTL [11/12/07 16:36:08] <UI>:Tka PACSAT>MBLCTL [11/12/07 16:39:50] <UI>:Tke PACSAT>MBLCTL [11/12/07 16:39:51] <UI>:Tkd PACSAT>MBLCTL [11/12/07 16:39:51] <UI>:Tkc PACSAT>MBLCTL [11/12/07 16:39:51] <UI>:Tkb PACSAT>MBLCTL [11/12/07 16:39:52] <UI>:Tka PACSAT>MBLCTL [11/12/07 16:40:21] <UI>:Tke PACSAT>MBLCTL [11/12/07 16:40:21] <UI>:Tkd PACSAT>MBLCTL [11/12/07 16:40:22] <UI>:Tkc PACSAT>MBLCTL [11/12/07 16:40:22] <UI>:Tkb PACSAT>MBLCTL [11/12/07 16:40:23] <UI>:Tka PACSAT>MBLCTL [11/12/07 16:42:57] <UI>:Tke PACSAT>MBLCTL [11/12/07 16:42:58] <UI>:Tkd PACSAT>MBLCTL [11/12/07 16:42:58] <UI>:Tkc PACSAT>MBLCTL [11/12/07 16:42:59] <UI>:Tkb PACSAT>MBLCTL [11/12/07 16:42:59] <UI>:Tka PACSAT>MBLCTL [11/12/07 16:43:47] <UI>:Tk.. PACSAT>MBLCTL [11/12/07 16:43:47] <UI>:Tk.. PACSAT>MBLCTL [11/12/07 16:43:48] <UI>:Tk.. PACSAT>MBLCTL [11/12/07 16:43:48] <UI>:Tk.. PACSAT>MBLCTL [11/12/07 16:43:48] <UI>:Tk.. PACSAT>MBLCTL [11/12/07 16:47:15] <UI>:Tke PACSAT>MBLCTL [11/12/07 16:47:16] <UI>:Tkd PACSAT>MBLCTL [11/12/07 16:47:16] <UI>:Tkc PACSAT>MBLCTL [11/12/07 16:47:16] <UI>:Tkb PACSAT>MBLCTL [11/12/07 16:47:17] <UI>:Tka PACSAT>MBLCTL [11/12/07 16:47:56] <UI>:Tke PACSAT>MBLCTL [11/12/07 16:47:57] <UI>:Tkd PACSAT>MBLCTL [11/12/07 16:47:57] <UI>:Tkc PACSAT>MBLCTL [11/12/07 16:47:57] <UI>:Tkb PACSAT>MBLCTL [11/12/07 16:47:58] <UI>:Tka PACSAT>MBLCTL [11/12/07 16:48:13] <UI>:Tk.. PACSAT>MBLCTL [11/12/07 16:48:13] <UI>:Tk.. PACSAT>MBLCTL [11/12/07 16:48:14] <UI>:Tk.. PACSAT>MBLCTL [11/12/07 16:48:15] <UI>:Tk.. --------------------------------------------- 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: Nov 12, 2007 ---------------------------------------------

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Re: FYI -- One Laptop per Child (OLPC) Opportunity
by Bob Bruninga 12 Nov '07

12 Nov '07

As Tom points out, these $100 laptops-per-child mass produced for every kid on the planet should be the ham-radio target machine for just about everything we do. I can think of no better investment in ham radio, than making sure our stuff can run on these machines. And thereby get kids involved in HAM radio. As they come, they have 802.11g wireless for a self-building network from nothing. Out of the box, they will network, and the ads say, the 802.11 is more powerful than conventional wireless lans. Ham radio can bring some RF expertise to these networks. Because the laptop is supposed to be able to form this peer-to-peer social network throughtout a villiage as is. We can add some longer links... My first thought is a USB PSK-31 device that links that laptop, not just to he next hut in the villiage, but can use 5W radios on PSK-31 to reach the world. I think the target power for the whole laptop is around 1 watt. So it can be recharged on solar power. This thing just jumps out at me as a fundamental building block for ad-hoc emergnecy comms and funn coms and just about everything else we do with ham radio. Then we overlay on top of that, all the neat things we do in ham radio. As tom points, out, AMSATS etc. (And of course APRS) Winlink and all our other EMCOMM toys... Of course until they get to the millions of quantities, they are now costing $200 each, and you have to buy two for a total of $400 to get yours (the other one goes to a kid)... But its a great way to get one... and start developing code... Actually get two (4), so you can play both ends... WB4APR, Bob

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ic-pcr1500 + Satellite + Doppler ???
by CE3SOC Raul Romero 12 Nov '07

12 Nov '07

Hello ask someone help me say that software And as I run icom ic-pcr1500 to continue in the form and schedule automatic satellites as their frequencies for the automatic doppler Greetings Raul CE3SOC CHILE --------------------------------------------------------------------- "Are you still wasting your time with spam?... There is a solution!" Protected by GIANT Company's Spam Inspector The most powerful anti-spam software available. http://mail.spaminspector.com

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Po-63
by Auke de Jong, VE6PWN 12 Nov '07

12 Nov '07

I would like to draw attention to a unique occurance that I have noticed today and last night... I was sitting on 144.200.0 usb with spectran running on the compy for no good reason, when suddenly i noticed a carrier sweeping down through my scope. By itself, this would be nothing special, BUT I recognized a pattern: the sweep rate was not linear, but resembled that of doppler-shift from a passing LEO satellite! it started out at one rate, then got faster as it passed through my IF, and past zero-beat. I retuned down, and continued to observe it become slower, finally fading-out rather abruptly while still sweeping down at a slower rate. I could not find any reason why any terrestrial signal might do this, so I looked through my list of sats on Orbitron, to see if there was any hardware that had passed recently. I noticed that "PEHUENSAT-1[+]" had JUST LOS my horizon on it's ascending orbit, and had been almost directly overhead a few minutes before. I made a mental note, and decided to check again on a future pass to see if it happened again, just to rule-out other possibilities. Sure enough, this morning on orbit # 4414, I was again, monitoring 144.200.0 usb and doing other tasks when I looked over at the PC and saw the same pattern. A check of Orbitron, showed that PO-63 just SO happens to be almost LOS decending from overhead. This brings a question which begs to be answered: How can this signal seem to be coming from this satellite? As far I as I can tell by searching google, the satellite is no longer functioning. could it be a reflection of a terrestrial signal, or could it be generated somehow by a malfunctioning onboard transmitter? I would like to hear from others about comparable observations or other insight. Thanks, Auke, VE6PWN DO33

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My fingers are crossed
by Robert McGwier 12 Nov '07

12 Nov '07

http://www.bloomberg.com/apps/news?pid=20601102&sid=aDlXcqREUcnk&refer=uk

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Now this is fun!
by Ed Tump 12 Nov '07

12 Nov '07

Folks, Just a bit ago AO51 passed over my QTH (grid EN52) at an elevation of 57, I was able to hear my very first voice downlink on my mobile rig. I did not want to try and TX as it was too exciting just to hear traffic. I did not record the pass audio so I cannot even remember the call signs that I heard. I just know I heard something! I can't wait for the my birthday present now from the family next week, a new Arrow satellite antenna. Thanks to all who gave me tips on using pass software, methods, etc. Warm regards, Ed KC9GWK New AmSat Member

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Wanted!! Last call for 45G parts (any maker)
by Stargate 12 Nov '07

12 Nov '07

Hi all, I thought I would place one more "wanted" post before I place an order for New parts. It doesn't have to be made by Rohn only. Nello, or others makers parts are welcome so long as it fits 45G tower. I need the following.... AS455G accessory plate (rotor plate) BPL45G flat thrust bearing top adaptor TB3 Bearing 4ea. 45G bolt kits Please let me know soon since I will be placing my order sometime by the middle of this coming week. 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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AMSAT Journal
by Ed Long 12 Nov '07

12 Nov '07

Everyone, Due to a lack of articles and quite a bit of international travel on my part, the Sep/Oct issue of the Journal is very, very late. It is nearing completion and should be at the printer in the next few days. It should be in your hands in a couple of weeks. Sorry for the delay. DEADLINE: All of you potential authors should get busy! I'd love to have articles for the Nov/Dec issue as soon as you can get them to me. Normal deadline for this issue is Nov 15th. If you have anything for the Journal please get it to me as quickly as possible. I have more traveling to do so the sooner I have your submission the better. Authors: Thanks for your efforts. I appreciate it very much. Without you we would not have a Journal. 73 to all and happiest of holidays that are coming up, Ed Long WA4SWJ Editor, The AMSAT Journal

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'Into Space with Amateur Radio' competition
by Trevor 11 Nov '07

11 Nov '07

South African Radio Amateurs seem to have found a good way to get young people thinking about Space, see SARL story at http://www.southgatearc.org/news/november2007/into_space_essays.htm The essay's the students wrote are available at http://www.amateurradio.org.za/youth.htm 73 Trevor M5AKA ___________________________________________________________ Want ideas for reducing your carbon footprint? Visit Yahoo! For Good http://uk.promotions.yahoo.com/forgood/environment.html

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Re: PO-63
by G0MRF＠aol.com 11 Nov '07

11 Nov '07

I can see the problem Bob mentions with the solar illumination. I can't quite make out if there is just one side out of 6 with 32 cells or if it has 2 sides with solar panels. Certainly a lot of AA cells inside though! _http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SJYBe3FmtAw_ (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SJYBe3FmtAw) _http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=plQ38oQmX4w_ (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=plQ38oQmX4w) 73 David G0MRF

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Re: AO-16
by Mark L. Hammond 11 Nov '07

11 Nov '07

Mike's observations are in line with my own observations--telemetry from AO-16 appears to be quite random in its current status. It's going to take a while to get the software uploaded and then running (assuming it's healthy enough to do so), so hang in there. Once we get that done (a few weeks is a likely time frame, or maybe longer) we'll have it sending telemetry at regular intervals again. When you do get telemetry, please send it to the address posted yesterday. Thanks for listening! It's good to hear it HUMMMMmmm.... 73, Mark N8MH >Date: Sun, 11 Nov 2007 20:56:57 +0100 >From: "Mike Rupprecht" <mail(a)mike-rupprecht.de> >Subject: [amsat-bb] Re: AO-16 >To: "'Dave Aitch'" <dave(a)g1ocn.com>, <amsat-bb(a)amsat.org> >Message-ID: <011a01c8249d$04c4a240$0e4de6c0$@de> >Content-Type: text/plain; charset="iso-8859-1" > >I think no fixed time interval (heard frames between 1 and 3 minutes). > >73, Mike >DK3WN > >-----Urspr?ngliche Nachricht----- >Von: amsat-bb-bounces(a)amsat.org [mailto:[email protected]] Im >Auftrag von Dave Aitch >Gesendet: Sonntag, 11. November 2007 17:54 >An: amsat-bb(a)amsat.org >Betreff: [amsat-bb] AO-16 > >Listening to AO-16s wonderful modulated carrier as she flies by >in the hope of downloading some TLM for guys, but, there >doesnt seem to be many periods of TLM being sent. >I heard only two bursts at near LOS when it was over Greenland. > >What is the period of time between TLM transmissions ? > >73, Dave. Mark L. Hammond [N8MH]

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AO-16
by Dave Aitch 11 Nov '07

11 Nov '07

Listening to AO-16s wonderful modulated carrier as she flies by in the hope of downloading some TLM for guys, but, there doesnt seem to be many periods of TLM being sent. I heard only two bursts at near LOS when it was over Greenland. What is the period of time between TLM transmissions ? 73, Dave.

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Important job opportunity for an EU graduate
by Graham Shirville 11 Nov '07

11 Nov '07

Hi all, On the off-chance that there may be an amateur subscribed to this BB, who is also a young graduate trainee, then this job ad may be of interest http://www.esa.int/hr/YGT/ESTEC_001.pdf Alternatively if you know of anyone who may be interested please ask them to consider making an application. The potential benefit of having an amateur, or at least an amateur friendly person, in this role could be very considerable for us..... 73 Graham G3VZV

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SATPC32 multiple satellite display
by DeYoung James 11 Nov '07

11 Nov '07

Greetings, I have used SATPC32 for some time and have it working just fine on a Vista Home Premium platform laptop. Originally when installed on Vista I installed verison 12.6 and when +M (multiple satellite display) was selected I would get all my selected satellites displayed. However, I one time I changed to a NOAA selection configuation and then back to my HAMsat original, but lost the multiple satellite display in the process. Only the current selected satellite shows. I upgraded recently to 12.7 and multiple satellites were back until I changed the satellite configuation to another satellite group and returned to my HAMsat group. Now multiple satellite display is not working again. Does anyone know what I am doing wrong? There is not much in the documentation on this topic to help me debug. Yes, I have +M currently selected as well as the load on start box checked in the configuration dialog box. Thanks for any insights on this. Jim, KG4QWC __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com

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Re: SSET
by Bob Bruninga 11 Nov '07

11 Nov '07

> When looking through my uplinks on 145.825 > I find quite a number of connects and small > intervals of less than ten seconds. Not much > discipline here in Europe Yes, that seems to be a big probelem. By using WIDEn-N at least now there is some emforcement of lower rates, however, it does not thing to reduce jamming on the uplink. Because if they dont get-it, they just don't get-it and then send harder and more often, just making it imposssible for anyone else. They need to read the user-service-agreement on the PCSAT web page. hi hi Bob, WB4APR

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Satellite Predictions
by GARY ELLIOT 11 Nov '07

11 Nov '07

Hello, I am brand new to satellites and just getting interested. I downloaded and using a satellite tracking program called Orbitron, Yes I realize it is an old program but the cost was free and until I make a decision to get really involved in satellites I frankly did not want to put out any money at this time. That being said, my problem is that even though both the Orbitron software and the AMSAT on-line pass predictions have the same Lat/Long entered I get different data ???? The times are within 5 minutes of each but the Azm and Elv are way different. Is there anybody out there using Orbitron tracking software that I could check with to be sure I have it set up correctly ? I am assuming the AMSAT on-line predictions are correct ? Thanks for any help/comments 73 Gary

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Nova for Windows and Microsoft Vista Premium
by Ron G. Seiler 10 Nov '07

10 Nov '07

Hello all, Does anyone know if Nova for windows will work under MS Vista Premium and, if so, are any special settings required in Windows? Thanks. 73, Ron VA7VW Internal Virus Database is out-of-date. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.488 / Virus Database: 269.15.5/1085 - Release Date: 22/10/2007 10:35 AM

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Re^2: AO-16 partially recovered.
by Mineo Wakita 10 Nov '07

10 Nov '07

I also could decode AO-16 PSK. JST = UTC + 9 PACSAT>MBLCTL [11/11/07 05:53:11] <UI>:Tke PACSAT>MBLCTL [11/11/07 05:53:11] <UI>:Tkd PACSAT>MBLCTL [11/11/07 05:53:11] <UI>:Tkc PACSAT>MBLCTL [11/11/07 05:53:12] <UI>:Tkb PACSAT>MBLCTL [11/11/07 05:53:12] <UI>:Tka

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AO-16 partially recovered.
by Andrew Glasbrenner 10 Nov '07

10 Nov '07

After being off the air for several months, I'm happy to announce that AO-16 has been partially recovered and is transmitting on 437.026 Mhz. The satellite was recovered to the boot loader by Mark Hammond N8MH with guidance from Bruce Rahn WB9ANQ and others. Further reloading of the satellite is underway. The AO-16 team could use your help collecting the binary MBL telemetry for now, and the regular telemetry once the reload is completed. If you receive any telemetry from AO-16, please submit it (preferably as a .KSS file attachment) to telemetry AT quagliana DOT com and put the words "AO-16 Telemetry" in the subject of your email. Please include your callsign (if any), your latitude/longitude (or grid square), and the date and time when the telemetry was collected. 73, Drew KO4MA AMSAT-NA VP Ops

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FYI -- One Laptop per Child (OLPC) Opportunity
by Tom Clark, K3IO 10 Nov '07

10 Nov '07

(I'm re-posting this from yesterday because somehow it got lost in route to the AMSAT-BB web site -- Tom) Some of you may have heard about the efforts of Nick Negroponte (MIT Professor, brother of the Top Spook) to develop a really low-cost computer (the target is $100, but they are just at the $200 level now) intended to bring modern technology to children in 3rd world countries. As I understand, their initial target audience is in Peru. More about their program and plans can be read at http://www.laptop.org/vision/index.shtml. All the software is to be developed open source (see http://wiki.laptop.org/go/OLPC_on_open_source_software) I noted in Time Magazine a month or two back that they planned an initial "public" release with an offer that if you buy two, you get one to keep and the other goes to a foreign school. Tonite I got this announcement from them announcing that this campaign begins next Monday. Of the $399 you contribute, $200 is a 501c3 deductible item. I can imagine AMSAT developing several "Space Cadet" software packages for the OLPC (see http://wiki.laptop.org/go/Content ). I can also imagine the OLPC serving as a terminal for the ACP (Advanced Communications Package) for Eagle/Phase 4, especially for the Emergency Communications application. FYI -- The O/S specs are based on Fedora LINUX, running Python, Java, Csound, Squeak & Logo (see http://www.laptop.org/en/laptop/software/specs.shtml ). You can see more info on the hardware and on developing widgets for the OLPC at http://wiki.laptop.org/go/Developers_Program. 73 de Tom, K3IO (ex W3IWI) -------- Original Message -------- > You are receiving this email because you requested a reminder from One Laptop per Child about our limited-time "Give One Get One" program. Starting Monday, November 12 at 6:00am EST, you will be able to donate one XO laptop to a child in the developing world and also receive a laptop for the child in your life, by visiting http://www.laptopgiving.org or calling toll-free 1-877-70-LAPTOP. > > "Give One Get One" is the only time we are making the revolutionary XO laptop available to the public. For a donation of just $399 ($200 of which is tax-deductible), you will be giving the gift of education. Additionally, T-Mobile is offering donors one year of complimentary access to T-Mobile HotSpot locations throughout the United States, which can be used from any Wi-Fi-capable device, including the XO laptop. > > We will send you another email when the program begins on November 12. Until then, thank you for your interest in OLPC. We hope you'll join us in our mission to bring education and connection to children in even the most remote regions of the globe.

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Re: AO-16 partially recovered.
by Mineo Wakita 10 Nov '07

10 Nov '07

19:20 UTC, 10 Nov 2007, I recorded AO-16 PSK sounds, but nothing data. http://www.ne.jp/asahi/hamradio/je9pel/71111a16.mp3 de JE9PEL, Mineo Wakita

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