March 2008 - AMSAT-BB - mailman.amsat.org

UT1FG/mm now in HM80 square
by Robert Turlington 12 Mar '08

12 Mar '08

Hi All this afternoon I worked Yuri UT1FG/mm from HM80 square at 1601utc on AO27 and also at 1702 on AO16.Regards Robert G8ATE _________________________________________________________________ Telly addicts unite! http://www.searchgamesbox.com/tvtown.shtml

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Houston AMSAT net audio
by Bruce 12 Mar '08

12 Mar '08

For those that used to listen to the recorded version of the Houston AMSAT net online at my website. It is back. Starting last week, Dale, WD0AKO, is recording the net, dropping it to MP3 and adding artwork (for iPod/iPhone/MP3 players). This weeks edition and last weeks is available on my website at http://www.amsatnet.com/audio.html 73...bruce -- Bruce Paige, KK5DO AMSAT Director Contests and Awards ARRL Awards Manager (WAS, 5BWAS, VUCC), VE Houston AMSAT Net - Wed 0100z on SkyScanner Satellite Radio Network on Galaxy-25 @97° West, Transponder 23 (12115 Vert), Symbol Rate: 22425, APID: 1794 (DVB Free To Air) Also streaming MP3 at http://www.amsatnet.com Latest satellite news on the ARRL Audio News http://www.arrl.org

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Re: Mir SSTV 10yr anniversary
by Dave Guimont 12 Mar '08

12 Mar '08

> >hi dave >thanks for the images of the qsl >i forgot about the sstv from ISS. The qsl cards are long before MIR. They were from STS50 on 3jul92, and I claim the first SSTV to/from space at that date. >i could not find your iss images on your web page. >can you please forward them to me. >thanks, Now you have me confused??? ISS came along long after, and had so much SSTV from space previously. I thought you are talking about MIR??? If I can locate my pictures from STS50 I'll send them along. MIR had so many transmitted, that I had no real interest. But I did locate one of MIR all my other junk, and it is attached... 73, Dave, WB6LLO dguimon1(a)san.rr.com Disagree: I learn.... Pulling for P3E...

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Re: Mir SSTV 10yr anniversary
by Dave Guimont 12 Mar '08

12 Mar '08

> >hi dave >thanks for the images of the qsl >i forgot about the sstv from ISS. The qsl cards are long before MIR. They were from STS50 on 3jul92, and I claim the first SSTV to/from space at that date. >i could not find your iss images on your web page. >can you please forward them to me. >thanks, Now you have me confused??? ISS came along long after, and had so much SSTV from space previously. I thought you are talking about MIR??? If I can locate my pictures from STS50 I'll send them along. MIR had so many transmitted, that I had no real interest. But I did locate one of MIR all my other junk, and it is attached... 73, Dave, WB6LLO dguimon1(a)san.rr.com Disagree: I learn.... Pulling for P3E...

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Re: AMSAT Journal
by George Henry 12 Mar '08

12 Mar '08

Well, I don't know what I did, but now it's working... All I did was open the passthru.c file in Notepad on a different computer, checked it & closed it without making any changes, compiled it again, and the .exe ran. Weird. On to stage 2! (since the code is part of a Journal article, I wouldn't feel comfortable posting it without permission) -----Original Message----- >From: Stephan F Andre <andres(a)msu.edu> >Sent: Mar 12, 2008 11:29 AM >To: George Henry <ka3hsw(a)earthlink.net> >Cc: andres(a)msu.edu >Subject: Re: [amsat-bb] AMSAT Journal "DSP for Beginners" Part 4 > > [snip] > >I'm not familiar with this (though it sounds interesting!), >but if you typed stuff in, some subtle error could have >crawled in. Unless these are gigantic programs, why not >post them here and let other eyes stare at it? > > --STeve Andre' >wb8wsf en82 > >

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First Attempt
by Kent R. Frazier 12 Mar '08

12 Mar '08

I made my first attempt at working AO51 tonight during the 2008-03-12 02:11UTC pass. My actual attempt was at approximately 02:16UTC. I heard myself on the downlink, but very faintly. I was also having problems hearing anyone during this pass. At least I know I was able to hit the sat. <grin> I am going to try again, hopefully, on the following passes on Friday 2008-03-14: 1307-1311 1443-1453 Wish me luck. Kent -- Kent R. Frazier, K5KNT

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AMSAT Journal "DSP for Beginners" Part 4
by George Henry 12 Mar '08

12 Mar '08

Is anyone else doing the exercises in this series? Everything has worked fine for me in parts 1-3, but the latest installment isn't working... passthru.c for Stage 1 compiles with no errors, but when I try to execute the resulting passthru.exe, nothing happens. No dialog box appears. I've double-checked my make4.bat, passthru.rc, and passthru.c files, and even had my wife check them as well. Everything is entered correctly. Anyone else having a problem? George, KA3HSW

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9600 bps modem wanted
by Gould Smith 12 Mar '08

12 Mar '08

I am looking to buy a reliable 9600 bps modem. My first choice would be a Paccomm Spirit-2 with 9k6 and 38k4 filters. My MFJ backup satellite modem has quit working and I am in need of a working one. I was unable to contact Paccomm via phone. Please reply directly to wa4sxm(a)amsat.org Thanks, Gould, WA4SXM

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Road trip: Oregon/Northern California
by John Mock KD6PAG 12 Mar '08

12 Mar '08

I plan to leave tomorrow (Thursday), tentatively going up the California- Oregon coast most of the way to Portland (Friday eve), and returning Monday, hopefully through the middle of Oregon and northern California (weather and road conditions permitting). Likely grid squares include CN70,71,72,73,74,75, CM89,CN80,81,82,83,84,85, and possible squares include CM99, CN90,91,92,93,94. I will try for at least one grid square corner on the return trip, but i don't have any good ideas about accessibility. I will be operating on AO-27, AO-51 and SO-50, usually running 1W into a homebrew antenna. As with the Southwest trip before, i'll send out QSL cards without your card (or SA[S]E), as it's much easier for me that trying to keep track of who has me cards. But ask you to work me near home (CM88) as well if i have not worked you before, as roving contacts do not count for VUCC. Weather conditions look rainy for the trip north, so i may bail early and/or skip seemingly unproductive passes (especially over the Pacific). Especially given the weather, i would greatly appreciate 'regulars' not call other 'regulars' until i've worked all those wanting my grid square. Please remind those who don't read AMSAT-BB. I do this for other people, as contacts away from home don't for VUCC (or WAS). 73's and good luck! -- KD6PAG (Networking Old-Timer, Satellite QRPer)

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First Contact OSCAR 27
by Gary Schuchardt 12 Mar '08

12 Mar '08

Hi, I made my first contact on Tuesday, March 12, 2008 at 2.15, with Paul N2BX, in New Jersey, on Oscar 27. Fortunately, there were not too many others on the band at that time. Nice signal, thanks Paul. Gary N0EZH Chesapeake VA

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