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

IC-970 for sale
by Eddy GORA 04 Jul '07

04 Jul '07

I just considered to make a great unique offer to all interested on my IC-970. For quick sell, I agree to deal cheaper, on 1700 EUR complete, with 1.2GHz unit and PSU inside. Anyone interested, please write on email. Regards, Edi, YO3HCV No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.476 / Virus Database: 269.9.14/885 - Release Date: 7/3/2007 10:02 AM

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FW: [PPRAANet] Tom McDaniel, N0NTX - SK
by Dave Sloan 04 Jul '07

04 Jul '07

Hello, I know that Tom was very active with AMSAT and thought that I should share this news. 73, Dave N0EOP -----Original Message----- From: ppraanet-bounces(a)mailman.qth.net [mailto:ppraanet-bounces@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of JIMMY D HARRIS Sent: Wednesday, July 04, 2007 2:57 PM To: PPRAAnet(a)mailman.qth.net; ppdxg(a)ppdxg.com Subject: [PPRAANet] Tom McDaniel, N0NTX - SK I've just received a call from Cameron McDaniel, the brother of Tom McDaniel, N0NTX that Tom passed away on Monday July 2nd, 2007. Services are tentatively planned for Monday, July 9th. Other information is not clear at this time and will be made available later. Cameron needs to contact a friend of Tom's named Jim. Jim please call him at 338-2294. 73, Jim, AB0UK _______________________________________________ PPRAANet mailing list PPRAANet(a)mailman.qth.net http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/ppraanet

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AO-27 does D-Star!
by Alan P. Biddle 04 Jul '07

04 Jul '07

Interesting discussion at http://www.ao27.org/AO27/index.shtml about the first(?) D-Star QSO through a ham satellite. Alan WA4SCA ----------------------------------- Before a mad scientist goes mad, there's probably a time when he's only partially mad. And this is the time when he's going to throw his best parties.

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Nova Won't Open
by sco＠mindspring.com 04 Jul '07

04 Jul '07

Nova won't open on one of my laptops after I installed the last update from Dec 2006. It shows minimized in the Task Tray and does not give an option to expand. Could this be a memory issue with the laptop? Les W4SCO

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Source for MRF286 ?
by Tim Tuck 03 Jul '07

03 Jul '07

Hi all, I'm after some MRF286 Lateral Mosfets for a 1296 amp I'd like to build but both Digikey and RScomponents dont seem to stock them. Any info on where I might buy some would be greatly appreciated. thanks Tim -- VK2XTT :: QF56if :: BMARC :: WIA :: AMSAT =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- Scanned with Copfilter Version 0.84beta1 (ProxSMTP 1.6) AntiSpam: SpamAssassin 3.1.8 AntiVirus: ClamAV 0.90.1/3588 - Wed Jul 4 06:51:31 2007 by Markus Madlener @ http://www.copfilter.org

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Looking for GS-232B
by Jim Piccirillo 03 Jul '07

03 Jul '07

Hello list! I am looking for a Yaesu GS-232B. Can anyone help me find a new or used one? Contact me off list is you prefer. . Thanks in advance! . Jim - WA1NBS

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D-star on satellite
by Luc Leblanc 03 Jul '07

03 Jul '07

If you come by the AO-27 web site http://www.ao27.org/AO27/index.shtml you can read the whole text. Seems we will soon have to share the pass bands and it will be probably the next year field day prime mode as this new mode will not have many user at this very early stage. It will be interesting to see how the control teams will deal with this new mode? as doppler seems not to be an issue but it will be very helpful to all the users to know which satellite who can pass D-Star to avoid testing on numerous pass. I don't know if the eagle and P3E construction teams have planned this mode in their design? here is an excerpt from the article. ____________________________________________________________ For others that want to try D-Star via Satellite we have a few things to keep in mind. 1) Remember that the FM users can't hear you on the bird. They hear a strong "noise" but can't decode you. So please keep the D-Star transmitting short. If you can monitor the FM side, you can time your transmitting as to not step on them. Please try to schedule with other D-Star users instead of calling CQ for the entire pass. 2) Watch the doppler, at times you may not be able to decode a signal even if the other station can decode you. Keep your uplink on 145.850 for the entire pass. Program your radio call signs the same as for simplex, AO-27 does not have a D-Star call sign. You don't need to set up your radio for repeater use. 3) Before using other satellites besides AO-27, please check with the control operators of those satellites. Every FM satellite may not pass the D-Star signal nor may the control operators wish to have D-Star traffic on the bird. 4) If you here us on the Bird, please give us a call. We would love to have as many D-Star users on AO-27 as possible. The AO-27 Control Operators fully support and encourage the use of D-Star via Satellite on AO-27. A shout goes out to ICOM for creating Radios for this Fun new Amateur mode of operation. Without their radios we could not have made this contact. Michael N3UC AO-27 Control Operator __________________________________________________________________ "-" "SSB push away AM. Is D-Star will push away analog transmission on satellite?" Luc Leblanc VE2DWE Skype VE2DWE www.qsl.net/ve2dwe WAC BASIC CW PHONE SATELLITE

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Contact on AO-27... Please QRZ ! :-)
by Jean-François Ménard 02 Jul '07

02 Jul '07

Hi to everybody..... I'm NEW to amateur satellite world. I did my first contact today with AO-27. I was using a Yaesu HT FT-60r with my ELK log VHF+UHF 5 elements antenna tracking manually with one hand and controlling the radio with the other one.... I was very nervous and I talked with to guys but did not write their callsign !!!! :-((( I did not have a third arm !! :-) The first one, hopefully he sent me an e-mail, was Paul N2BX.... Thanks Paul !! If you are the other one who talked to VA2VYZ using AO-27 on july 2nd 2007 around 19h35 UTC... please send me an e-mail... My contact info are on QRZ.COM. =========================== Jean-François Ménard / VA2VYZ Web: http://web.mac.com/jf.menard

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Re: LVB Tracker & Predict
by Clive Wallis 02 Jul '07

02 Jul '07

Howard G6LVB wrote - > There is a new version of firmware, v0.8, to discard the null characters > that Predict generates, but I didn't get any responses to test it so I > >have never released it publicly. Many thanks for the file, which I've now downloaded. I'll try it, and let you know I get on. Firstly, I shall have to get Predict set up for real time tracking. AFAIK I need to find and install a client for driving the com port. I've used GS232, software interface, but wonder whether EasyComm or FODTrack drivers would be suitable for the LVB tracker. Unfortunately I'm not very experienced with Linux, so it may take a while to sort out Predict and its interface :-( 73 Clive G3CWV

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ASINFO....M2 prices
by Stargate 02 Jul '07

02 Jul '07

Hi all, I finally decided to bite the bullet, so I will be on the birds soon. (I hope):-) I checked prices at several companies and Burghardt beat them all. They even had a 436CP42UG with a damaged shipping box that they knocked off $60.00! I checked with.... Texas Towers 436CP42UG $349.00 2MCP22 $299.00 Burghardt 436CP42UG $309.00 (Negotiated) Regular Price $369.95 2MCP22 $279.95 Gigaparts 436CP42UG $387.00 2MCP22 $329.00 AES 436CP42UG $387.99 2MCP22 $329.99 HRO 436CP42UG $387.05 2MCP22 $329.95 Even without the discounted 436CP42UG, Burghardt had the best price for both antenna's including shipping. My total for both antenna's with shipping was $609.00. Burghardt told me they were closing out the M2 antenna's so they might be limited to what's in stock. If your in the market, you might want to get your order in. 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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EU Commission Identifies Europe's Radio Spectrum needs for WRC-07
by Trevor 02 Jul '07

02 Jul '07

EU Commission Press Release http://www.europa.eu/rapid/pressReleasesAction.do?reference=IP/07/987&type=… Communication regarding WRC-07 http://ec.europa.eu/information_society/policy/radio_spectrum/docs/ref_docs… Note the reference to 3.4 GHz. AMSAT-UK will be holding their 22nd International Space Colloquium at the University of Surrey, Guildford, England from Friday July 20th to Sunday July 22nd. See http://www.uk.amsat.org/Colloquium/ for details. 73 Trevor M5AKA ___________________________________________________________ To help you stay safe and secure online, we've developed the all new Yahoo! Security Centre. http://uk.security.yahoo.com

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Trouble with Space-Track.org
by Michael R. Owen 02 Jul '07

02 Jul '07

Dear friends, There appears to be a problem with the Full Catalog at Space-Track.org. The file "catalog_3l_2007_06_21_pm.txt" contains no data at all. Be careful when downloading, as you may wipe out your previous Keplerian elements. W9IP -- Michael R. Owen, Ph.D. Northern Lights Software Associates http://www.nlsa.com

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Delfi-C3 transceiver PCB's
by W.J. Ubbels 02 Jul '07

02 Jul '07

Hi all, integration of Delfi-C3 progresses steadily, we are currently performing tests on the flight PCB's of the communications subsystem, including the linear transponder. For a photo of the transceiver PCB under test, visit http://www.delfic3.nl/photoblog Integrating all this functionality on a 90*96mm PCB has given us some sleepless nights :) 73 Wouter Jan PE4WJ -- W.J. Ubbels MSc. Delfi-C3 project manager electronic systems and communications Faculty of Aerospace Engineering Delft University of Technology room 8.19 Kluyverweg 1 2629 HS Delft +31 (0)15-2784615 w.j.ubbels(a)delfic3.nl w.j.ubbels(a)lr.tudelft.nl www.delfic3.nl PE4WJ

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LVB Tracker & Predict
by Howard Long 02 Jul '07

02 Jul '07

Folks, Sorry I missed the URL for the updated firmware for the LVB Tracker to work with Predict. It is http://www.g6lvb.com/Articles/LVBTracker/LVBTrackV0_8.hex. If anyone would like to try it, please let me know how you get on. Howard

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FO-29 Test Operation, 02 July 2007
by Mineo Wakita 02 Jul '07

02 Jul '07

JARL executed again the Test Operation. Now, they continue to check these data. You may be hear FO-29 CW signal over your area. FO-29 435.795 MHz, CW Only over Japan 05:14-05:29 UTC, 02 July 2007 14:14-14:29 JST, 02 July 2007 Max ele 56 deg HI HI 22 E2 88 D1 8F 16 05 25 00 24 00 00 6B 65 99 9C B0 93 BD B9 BA BD B9 HI HI 22 E2 88 D5 8F 17 05 25 00 24 00 00 67 65 99 9C B0 91 BD B9 BA BD B9 HI HI 22 E2 88 D5 8F 17 05 25 00 24 00 00 60 65 99 9C B0 81 BD B8 BA BD B9 HI HI 22 E2 88 D5 8F 17 05 25 00 24 00 00 62 65 99 9C B0 6B BD B8 BA BD B9 HI HI 22 E2 88 D1 8F 18 05 25 00 24 00 00 65 65 99 9C B1 69 BD B8 BA BD B9 HI HI 22 E2 88 D1 8F 19 05 25 00 24 00 00 67 65 99 9C B0 9C BD B8 B9 BD B9 HI HI 22 E2 88 D5 8F 19 05 25 00 24 00 00 6D 65 99 9C B0 7D BD B8 B9 BD B9 http://www.ne.jp/asahi/hamradio/je9pel/fo29cwte.zip http://www.ne.jp/asahi/hamradio/je9pel/fo29cwts.zip --------------------------------------------- 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: July 02, 2007 ---------------------------------------------

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July AO-51 schedule up
by Andrew Glasbrenner 01 Jul '07

01 Jul '07

The July schedule has been posted at http://www.amsat.org/amsat-new/echo/CTNews.php . July 2007 AO-51 (AMSAT Echo) Schedule July 1 until July 31, subject to modification July 1 - July 9 FM Repeater, V/U Uplink: 145.920 MHz FM, NO PL Tone Downlink: 435.300 MHz FM 9k6 Digital, V/U, Telemetry Only Downlink: 435.150 MHz FM, 9k6 Telemetry July 10 - July 12 FM Repeater, L/S Uplink: 1268.700 MHz FM, NO PL Tone Downlink: 2401.200 MHz FM July 13 - July 23 FM Repeater, V/U Uplink: 145.920 MHz FM, NO PL Tone Downlink: 435.300 MHz FM 9k6 Digital, V/U, Telemetry Only Downlink: 435.150 MHz FM, 9k6 Telemetry July 24 - July 26 SSB/FM Repeater, V/U Uplink: 145.880 MHz USB Downlink: 435.300 MHz FM July 27 - July 31 FM Repeater, V/U Uplink: 145.920 MHz FM, NO PL Tone Downlink: 435.300 MHz FM 9k6 Digital, V/U, Telemetry Only Downlink: 435.150 MHz FM, 9k6 Telemetry We had several requests for normal V/U repeater mode for various operating demonstrations and grid expeditions, but we also managed to fit in a few other modes in between the requested V/U dates. We do have one special request. During the SSB/FM cross-mode repeater July 24-26, please restrict your uplink power to reasonable levels. Last time there were some issues with very strong stations causing distortion on the downlink. 73 and enjoy, Drew KO4MA AMSAT-NA VP of Operations

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Grid Square..Physical Size??
by Frank A Cahoy 01 Jul '07

01 Jul '07

Hello All, A friend and I were discussing the actual physical size of a grid square in kilometers and or miles and we cannot come up with anything positive. Can anyone reading this provide us with those actual numbers? No real argument involved. Just a matter of curiosity..... Thank you in advance... 73 Frank, K0BLT

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KD6PAG ???
by Alvaro de Leon Romo 01 Jul '07

01 Jul '07

Where is John??? TNX :-) Some new about DM28 and 57 ??? Al XE2AT _________________________________________________________________ Windows Live Spaces en Prodigy/MSN Spaces: Crea tu propio espacio. http://spaces.live.com

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simple auto track
by w7lrd＠comcast.net 01 Jul '07

01 Jul '07

Hello What is the simplest auto track software/hardware combination for auto tracking a G5400? I am a non "digi" type and am looking for simple plug and play. I can use IT or SatPac32. Tracking these LOE's when using S band is difficult. -- 73 Bob W7LRD AMSAT member 28498 Seattle

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LVB Tracker & Predict
by Clive Wallis 01 Jul '07

01 Jul '07

Hi, I'm experimenting with Predict-2.2.3 , running under Ubuntu 7.04. IIRC about a year ago there was a discussion about problems controlling the LVB tracker, with Predict. Were these problems ever resolved? What is the best Predict client to drive the LVB? Any help would be grately appreciated. -- 73 Clive G3CWV Hitchin, North Hertfordshire, UK.

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Grid Square Size
by Frank A Cahoy 01 Jul '07

01 Jul '07

Thanks to all who provided so much info about calculating the actual size of a grid square. As mentioned in my original post...no arguments but just a friendly discussion. We can have a good subject to rehash over coffee in the morning. Thanks again to ALL..... 73 Frank, K0BLT

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FO-29 Test Operation
by Mineo Wakita 01 Jul '07

01 Jul '07

Today, JARL executed FO-29 Test Operation. FO-29 435.795 MHz, CW Only over Japan 04:24-04:39 UTC, 01 July 2007 13:24-13:39 JST, 01 July 2007 Max ele 45.7 deg HI HI A2 E2 88 D1 8F 10 05 25 00 24 7C 5B 6F 65 99 9C B0 72 BD B3 B8 BE B9 Main Relay ON : DCM ON SRAM OFF : Packet OFF JTA ON : JTD OFF GAS ON : SAS OFF : UVC ON UVC Level 1 : PCU Mode AUTO PCU Level 3 : Battery Mode TRIC Battery Logic TRIC : Digitalker Mode OFF : UVC ACT/PAS PAS CPU RUN/RESET RUN : Spin Period 8356.0 [msec] Sun Angle 72.5 [deg] GAS-Z 60784.3 [nT] GAS-X 44607.8 [nT] Solar Panel Current 1088.2 [mA] Battery Current -20.4 [mA] Battery Voltage 16.5 [V] Battery Middle Voltage 7.5 [V] Bus Voltage 17.3 [V] Analog Tx Power 642.9 [mW] Structure Temp. 1 8.5 [C] Structure Temp. 2 12.4 [C] Structure Temp. 3 10.4 [C] Structure Temp. 4 8.1 [C] Battery Cell Temp. 10.0 [C] See for more the telemetry analysis: http://www.ne.jp/asahi/hamradio/je9pel/fo29test.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: July 1, 2007 ---------------------------------------------

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Re: AMSAT-UK International Space Colloquium - Spies in the Sky
by Trevor 01 Jul '07

01 Jul '07

The reference to July 28th should of course have read July 20th. -------------------- AMSAT-UK International Space Colloquium 2007 Spies in the Sky: Surveillance Satellites in War and Peace AMSAT-UK will be holding their 22nd International Space Colloquium at the University of Surrey, Guildford, England from Friday 20th to Sunday 22nd July. The Colloquium keynote lecture will be given by Pat Norris, Chairman of the Royal Aeronautical Society Space Group, entitled "Spies in the Sky: Surveillance Satellites in War and Peace". Starting with Sputnik 1 and the impact of its launch 50 years ago both on the Soviets and on the West, Pat will discuss the social, economic and scientific benefits of satellites today in our daily lives some 50 years later. Pat is the author of a new book of the same name, which is due out in August. His presentation will take place on Friday and will be followed by the SSC Research Poster Exhibition and SSTL satellite ground station tours. The event is open to all. Either day passes or full packages comprising overnight accommodation and meals at the University are available. There is an online booking service for PayPal, Visa and Master Card payments. The RSGB GB4FUN van will be present throughout the event to allow visitors to work the satellites. A Beginners Workshop will be held on Friday and an RSGB bookstall will be available on Saturday morning. For further details see http://www.uk.amsat.org/Colloquium/ AMSAT-UK publish a quarterly newsletter OSCAR News. For membership information contact the secretary Jim Heck G3WGM Tel: +44 (0)1258 453959 Email: g3wgm(a)amsat.org Join online at https://secure.amsat.org.uk/subscription/ ___________________________________________________________ What kind of emailer are you? Find out today - get a free analysis of your email personality. Take the quiz at the Yahoo! Mail Championship. http://uk.rd.yahoo.com/evt=44106/*http://mail.yahoo.net/uk

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AMSAT-UK International Space Colloquium - Spies in the Sky
by Trevor 01 Jul '07

01 Jul '07

AMSAT-UK International Space Colloquium 2007 Spies in the Sky: Surveillance Satellites in War and Peace AMSAT-UK will be holding their 22nd International Space Colloquium at the University of Surrey, Guildford, England from Friday 20th to Sunday 22nd July. The Colloquium keynote lecture will be given by Pat Norris, Chairman of the Royal Aeronautical Society Space Group, entitled "Spies in the Sky: Surveillance Satellites in War and Peace". Starting with Sputnik 1 and the impact of its launch 50 years ago both on the Soviets and on the West, Pat will discuss the social, economic and scientific benefits of satellites today in our daily lives some 50 years later. Pat is the author of a new book of the same name, which is due out in August. His presentation will take place on Friday July 28th and will be followed by the SSC Research Poster Exhibition and SSTL satellite ground station tours. The event is open to all. Either day passes or full packages comprising overnight accommodation and meals at the University are available. There is an online booking service for PayPal, Visa and Master Card payments. The RSGB GB4FUN van will be present throughout the event to allow visitors to work the satellites. A Beginners Workshop will be held on Friday and an RSGB bookstall will be available on Saturday morning. For further details see http://www.uk.amsat.org/Colloquium/ AMSAT-UK publish a quarterly newsletter OSCAR News. For membership information contact the secretary Jim Heck G3WGM Tel: +44 (0)1258 453959 Email: g3wgm(a)amsat.org Join online at https://secure.amsat.org.uk/subscription/ ___________________________________________________________ Yahoo! Mail is the world's favourite email. Don't settle for less, sign up for your free account today http://uk.rd.yahoo.com/evt=44106/*http://uk.docs.yahoo.com/mail/winter07.ht…

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1.2 testing
by w7lrd＠comcast.net 30 Jun '07

30 Jun '07

Hello Is there anyone on this list that lives within 20 miles of Renton, Wa (CN87) and can get on 1.2Ghz.? Or can monitor 1.2ghz. FM, SSB or CW. -- 73 Bob W7LRD AMSAT member 28498 Seattle

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