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

Re: Success - and thanks!
by Andrew Glasbrenner 13 Aug '07

13 Aug '07

This is an easy fix! Try the suggestions presented here: <http://www.amsat.org/amsat-new/articles/Mode-J/> The diplexer fix works great, and full duplex is a wonderful and very useful thing. Congrats on your success so far. 73, Drew KO4MA > >The other downside is that even with two transceivers, I'm unable to work >full-duplex. The two bands on the antenna use seperate elements and feed >points, but share a boom. Transmitting on 2m completely overloads the >front-end of the IC-7000. While full duplex would be useful, it's not >absolutely necessary.

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NOW ONLINE
by MARTHA SARAGOVITZ 13 Aug '07

13 Aug '07

The 2007 AMSAT Space Symposium registration form is now online. Go to the AMSAT website and click on 2007 AMSAT Symposium (left hand side of page ). That will link you to the Symposium site and registration. 73- Martha - Manager

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FO-29 operation sked #2
by Mineo Wakita 13 Aug '07

13 Aug '07

FO-29 is semi-operational Part II ! The command station announced again the following operation schedule. You may be hear FO-29 CW and will have chances to work Transponder. UTC 13 Aug 3:40- 5:25- 14 Aug 2:45- 4:26- 6:15- 15 Aug 3:35- 5:20- 16 Aug 2:40- 4:25- 6:10- 17 Aug 3:30- 5:15- 18 Aug 2:35- 4:20- 6:05- 19 Aug 3:23- 5:10- Please keep downlink signal weaker than the beacon. de JE9PEL, Mineo Wakita

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FO-29 sked 14-19 Aug
by Masahiro Arai 13 Aug '07

13 Aug '07

Here is tentative FO-29 operation sked from JARL command station. from to 14 Aug 0245z eclipse (0322z +??) 0426z eclipse (0509z +??) 0615z eclipse (0655z +??) 15 Aug 0335z eclipse (0413z +??) 0520z eclipse (0559z +??) 16 Aug 0240z eclipse (0317z +??) 0425z eclipse (0504z +??) 0610z eclipse (0650z +??) 17 Aug 0330z eclipse (0408z +??) 0515z eclipse (0554z +??) 18 Aug 0235z eclipse (0312z +??) 0420z eclipse (0459z +??) 0605z eclipse (0645z +??) 19 Aug 0323z eclipse (0403z +??) 0510z eclipse (0549z +??) Telemetry reception report is welcome. Please send report to lab_at-sign_jarl.or.jp (_at-sign_ is @) 73 Masa JN1GKZ Tokyo Japan

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Satellite ground station at the 2007 AMSAT Space Symposium
by Kevin J. Smith 12 Aug '07

12 Aug '07

One of the events that will take place at the 2007 AMSAT Space Symposium is an operating satellite ground station will be available for use and demonstration. This station will have the capability to automatically track satellites using 2-meter and 70-cm circular polarized antennas and a Yaesu FT-847 that is appropriately computer controlled. We would like to demonstrate communication with digital satellites like GO-32 and AO-51 using WISP but we need assistance. We would also like to have telemetry capture and analysis demonstrated. If any Pittsburgh area amateurs have the expertise to help us demonstrate satellite digital communication and telemetry capture please contact Kevin Smith, N3HKQ at n3hkq(a)amsat.org or call 412-953-4957. Any assistance is greatly appreciated. 73, Kevin Smith N3HKQ 2007 AMSAT Space Symposium Co-Chair

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Satellite ground station at the 2007 AMSAT Space Symposium
by Kevin J. Smith 12 Aug '07

12 Aug '07

I would like this message to reach any AMSAT members who belong to your club. I would appreciate if this message can be posted to your club's email reflector if you use one. One of the events that will take place at the 2007 AMSAT Space Symposium is an operating satellite ground station will be available for use and demonstrations. This station will have the capability to automatically track satellites using 2-meter and 70-cm circular polarized antennas and a Yaesu FT-847 that is appropriately computer controlled. We would like to demonstrate communication with digital satellites like GO-32 and AO-51 using WISP but we need assistance. We would also like to have telemetry capture and analysis demonstrated. If you have the expertise to help us demonstrate satellite digital communication and telemetry capture please contact Kevin Smith, N3HKQ at n3hkq(a)amsat.org or call 412-953-4957. Any assistance is greatly appreciated. 73, Kevin Smith N3HKQ 2007 AMSAT Space Symposium Co-Chair

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FO-29 sked 13 Aug
by Masahiro Arai 12 Aug '07

12 Aug '07

Here is the FO-29 operation sked from FO-29 command station. This week sked will be announced later. from to 13 Aug 0340z eclipse 0418z +?? 0525z eclipse 0604z +?? Shoutoff time and the last telemetry report is welcome. 73 Masa JN1GKZ Tokyo Japan

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Decoding - GO-32 ALxxxxx, BLxxxxx,ELxxxxxx Log Files
by Bruce Semple 12 Aug '07

12 Aug '07

Is there any information on how to view the contents of these log files? ALxxxxx (Activity Log Files) BLxxxxx(Broadcast Log Files) ELxxxxxx(SEU (RAM error) ) Log Files Does WinTelem only work on the STxxxxxxx files .. right?

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FAQ Update
by Richard -WA6ES 12 Aug '07

12 Aug '07

I was going thru the Amsat Satellites FAQ and noticed it was revised in 1994. Since I am new to satellites and still reading on them I find it odd that this has not been updated. Maybe some experienced Sat Op could write a revision to this that includes the current Satellites. Still reading and learning so any info is helpful. Just a thought. Rick/WA6ES ____________________________________________________________________________________ Pinpoint customers who are looking for what you sell. http://searchmarketing.yahoo.com/

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California Amplifier downconverter for sale
by Stephen - K1LNX 12 Aug '07

12 Aug '07

I bought a California Amplifier downconverter last year with the intention of using it, and well like most of my projects it's been sitting around collecting dust. It has not been modified and is new in the box and includes the mounting bracket. I'm looking for $50 plus shipping. The part number is 130215. If interested contact me off list, k1lnx(a)k1lnx.net tnx and 73's Stephen -- Stephen Brown - ARS K1LNX Johnson City, TN EM86uh

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