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CUTE-1 Apr 11, 2008
by Mike Rupprecht 11 Apr '08

11 Apr '08

. heard at 1610 UTC cute 6fa6667fd81cd5077e96977a8d cute 6ca56a7fe31cd5077e9597748d cute 6aa56b7fd81cd5077e9696738d cute 75a66b7fd41cd5077e9595768d cute 6ba46980d21cd5077e9695788c cute 65a66880d41cd5077e9797788c cute 70a5677fdc1cd5077e9795778c cute 65a66c80de1cd5077e9795728b cute 63a5677fd81cd5077e9797748b cute 64a46c80d41cd5077e9697768b cute 5b146b80d61cd5077e9695788b cute 5da46a7fd31cd5077e9797788a cute 5aa66c7fe11cd5077e9795768b cute 5da6697fde1cd5077e9797728a cute 5da46e80db1cd5077e9797758a cute 59a6667fd31cd5077e9796788a 73, Mike DK3WN

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FCal Apr 11, 2008
by Mike Rupprecht 11 Apr '08

11 Apr '08

.still active :-) at 1548 UTC 20080411154831,KD4HBO>TELEM,TELEM,qAo,DK3WN-1:0276654400105E8000A03080019014 801FF0530001101580004FD78 20080411154837,KD4HBO>TELEM,TELEM,qAo,DK3WN-1:Analog 0004000400F900DC00A7000C00DD000F N 0000001E 20080411154916,KD4HBO>TELEM,TELEM,qAo,DK3WN-1:02766571001205C8000F0328002B01 5001EA0588001101400009FD98 20080411155000,KD4HBO>TELEM,TELEM,qAo,DK3WN-1:0276659E002A058001303580031017 001C605B8000A0150000FFDE8 20080411155008,KD4HBO>TELEM,TELEM,qAo,DK3WN-1:Analog 0008000000F700DB00AB00FD00DF000B N 0000001E 20080411155045,KD4HBO>TELEM,TELEM,qAo,DK3WN-1:027665CB002C05A001603800021019 0007205F8000201300016FE10 20080411155052,KD4HBO>TELEM,TELEM,qAo,DK3WN-1:Analog 000B000200EF00DC00AD000100DE0012 N 0000001E 73, Mike DK3WN

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Dayton Forums
by Doug Kuitula 11 Apr '08

11 Apr '08

Hi all, I was just looking at the Dayton Hamvention web site and noticed that the AMSAT forum will be on Saturday from 0900 to 1130. I also noticed a couple of other forums that may be of interest. There is a high altitude balloon forum on Friday at 1315 as well as the APRS forum at the same time. check out the following for more info: www.hamvention.org 73 de Doug KA8QCU

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Re: RS3X active on Cosmonautics day
by OZ1MY 11 Apr '08

11 Apr '08

Hi all, He was active on the pass with AOS at 1411 UTC here in Copenhagen. RS3X = Raman Sergei Tri Znak He is OK in English. 73 OZ1MY Ib ----- Original Message ----- From: "Robert Turlington" <rob_g8ate(a)hotmail.com> To: "Amsat Buleitin Board" <amsat-bb(a)amsat.org> Sent: Thursday, April 10, 2008 9:48 PM Subject: [SPAM]: [amsat-bb] RS3X active on Cosmonautics day > > It looks as if there will be at least one other Special Call active on cosmonautics day RS3X to quote:- > 'RS3X will actively FM / SSB / CW through AO7, AO16, AO27, AO51, FO29, SO50, VO52 from 11 to 13 April 2008. QSL via RA3XX.'Regards Robert G8ATE /GB0CD > _________________________________________________________________ > The next generation of Windows Live is here > http://www.windowslive.co.uk/get-live > _______________________________________________ > Sent via AMSAT-BB(a)amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author. > Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite program! > Subscription settings: http://amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb >

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2M1EUB/P QRV IO87RJ 12/04/08
by paul robinson 11 Apr '08

11 Apr '08

Hi group ill be qrv once again from io87rj near aberdeen scotland from 12.04.08 for 7 days. its not an easy location for stateside but possible,if you wish to work me ,please be quick as only a small window for USA! would also be good to work some new calls from the states!! Europe window is ok! Ill be on all birds but mainly ao7 ssb .i will also be 160 and 80m as well as some hf ssb! check out the qrz web page under 2m1eub ,theres a nice photo and info.qsl is via home call 2e1eub.73 de paul amsat uk/na member --------------------------------- Yahoo! for Good helps you make a difference

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MacDoppler & MacLogger
by Roger Swickis 11 Apr '08

11 Apr '08

Dear Folks, Does anyone out there have any experience in setting up MacDoppler to work with MacLogger? I have tried everything I can think of and can't manage to make it work. I have been told that a file called 'log.dat' should appear in my 'MacDoppler Folder'. As there didn't appear to be any 'MacDoppler Folder' anywhere on my computer, (only the MacDoppler application), I created one under my 'Documents' folder. But nothing appears in it when I try to log from MacDoppler. Also, does anyone know of a program out there designed to log satellite contacts, as MacLogger is not really designed for the info I normally manually record for my satellite contacts. Thanks, Rog

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MacDoppler and MacLogger
by Roger Swickis 11 Apr '08

11 Apr '08

Dear Folks, Re my earlier problem on Logging from MacDoppler. After much poking around I found that the 'log.dat' file created by MacDoppler does not automatically save the file to 'the MacDoppler folder' as stated in the manual, but it saves it in my 'Applications Folder'. So, problem solved, sort of. I don't suppose there is a way of changing where MacDoppler puts that file, at least it's not evident to me. So I guess I'll hafta figure out a way to move the 'log.dat' file to a more logical location using OSX. Any suggestions? Rog VA7MG

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Houston AMSAT Net podcast
by Bruce 11 Apr '08

11 Apr '08

I think we are ready. The Houston AMSAT Net is now available as a Podcast. You can subscribe to http://www.amsatnet.com/podcast.xml Please let me know off the list if there are any problems. Net #734 and #735 are available. They will remain online for 4 weeks then roll off. You can always download and listen with an MP3 player at http://www.amsatnet.com or the direct link http://www.amsatnet.com/audio.html Thanks to Dale, WD0AKO, for doing the encoding and creating our album art. I have submitted the link to iTunes but who knows if or when they will pick it up. And...off our website, it is commercial free. 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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Delfi update
by G0MRF＠aol.com 10 Apr '08

10 Apr '08

copied from _www.delfic3.nl_ (http://www.delfic3.nl) 10th April 2008 A couple of minutes ago the launch preparation team has arrived at the Delft University after an exhausting 24-hour trip from Chennai. We apologize for the lack of updates in the last 5 days but there was not much too tell on the two days off, and those were followed by a couple of extremely busy days in which we performed the final steps of preparing Delfi-C3 for launch. Delfi-C3 has been placed in its X-POD and left in the cleanroom at Sriharikota, giving the launch team mixed feelings about leaving without it. Now that we are back home we can say that all the checks and tests have been performed to satisfaction and we are convinced that Delfi-C3 is completely ready for a launch. Right now we will start to focus on the launch and early operations phase but we’ll keep you updated

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AO-16 Status Update
by Mark L. Hammond 10 Apr '08

10 Apr '08

AO-16 Status Update April 10, 2008 Hello All, AO-16 continues to operate well in its new voice configuration as follows: Uplink: 145.920 MHz FM Downlink: 437.026 MHz DSB (LSB and USB) After several months of continuous illumination, AO-16 is again experiencing short periods of eclipse. Recent telemetry indicates that the spacecraft temperatures are decreasing a bit as a result. As the eclipse periods of AO-16 continue to increase in the coming months, we must continue to monitor the spacecraft power budget. Spacecraft control is now limited to the Microsat Boot Loader (MBL). Therefore, the power budget of AO-16 is managed by varying manually the output power of the transmitter. Users of AO-16 are encouraged to report any aberrant operations by either posting to the AMSAT-BB or by emailing the command team at n8mh(a)amsat.org “Aberrant operations” might include the following: complete loss of signal from the spacecraft or significant change in the transmitter frequency. We are grateful to see significant activity on AO-16! On behalf of the command team, Mark L. Hammond, N8MH

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