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

NASA TV STS 124 coverage here
by John Price 31 May '08

31 May '08

http://www.nasa.gov/multimedia/nasatv/ -- N4QWF Amateur Radio Operator AO-7,AO-16,AO-27,SO-50,AO-51,VO-52 Internet N4QWF(a)AMSAT.ORG Echolink node #110903 Formerly KC4AHW VK3FEZ Amsat Member #27845 DXCC #33,478 VUCC SAT #135 WAS SAT #296 51 on 51 #13 LON -79.256 LAT 37.459 Grid FM07il >From the Foothills of the Blueridge *Life should not be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well preserved body, but rather to skid in broadside, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming - "WOW, What a ride!"

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Re: My first satellite contact
by Clint Bradford 31 May '08

31 May '08

>My name is Piyumi Perera...I made my first satellite contact on AO-51... CONGRATULATIONS, Piyumi! Now work it some more...and you can work SO-50...WELCOME to this aspect of our hobby! Clint Bradford, K6LCS -------------------------------------- Clint Bradford, K6LCS / KAF3359 909-241-7666 - cell

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Re: Test Gear for 1.2/2.4Ghz Equipment
by Mark L. Hammond 31 May '08

31 May '08

Hey John! For monitoring 1.2GHz transmissions (power out, SWR) I can highly recommend the Diamond SX-1000. It's a nice meter for the price. Look it up online; one of the many nice features is 2 radio inputs and the ability to switch between them. For a 2.4G signal source--search for the board designed by G0MRF. It's a nice signal generator to make sure the 2.4GHz receiving system is working. I bought one of these a while ago and have appreciated having it handy many times. Hope that info helps! Glad to see you moving towards L and S band ops :) 73, Mark L. Hammond [N8MH]

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RS-30
by dobarrows＠aol.com 31 May '08

31 May '08

I am looking for RS-30 keps. I couldn't find RS-30, but I could find keps for 32957U on Celestrak new launches with another name. Is this the correct set? -- de W8IJ

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Re: RS-30
by Mineo Wakita 31 May '08

31 May '08

In Space-Track: 32953 YUBILEINY 2008-025A CIS 2008-05-23

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Test Gear for 1.2/2.4Ghz Equipment
by John Henderson N4NAB 31 May '08

31 May '08

Need some advice on test gear, signal source, swr measurement for L and S band. Just got 1.2 board for 910H and have unit on order for 2.4 from SSB. Home brewing antennas and need some way to check/adjust. My MFJ is only good for up thru 70cm. John John Henderson N4NAB 212 Bayside Drive Cape Carteret, NC 28584

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SATPC32 version 12.8 SuM glitch?
by Alan P. Biddle 30 May '08

30 May '08

Hi, I have been working through the new 12.8 version, and so far everything is working perfectly, with one possible exception. When I start the SuM program, I get an error message, "datei nicht gefunden" (Data not found). When I clear the error message, SuM runs, but the data is clearly not for my QTH. The SuMListen program works fine, and the data is consistent with another program known to be correct. Could someone with version 12.8 installed try the SuM program and see what you get? I am not a moon bounce person, so my interest is purely academic. Alan WA4SCA

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Re grizzles
by don 30 May '08

30 May '08

I'm surprised that the trolling occurring on the BBS has aroused such strange reactions. Surely there is a place for all space endeavors to be discussed, rationally, on this BBS (nearly said BS there!). Personally speaking I have had great help from many on this list, including some whose (political/technical) views differ from mine. I well remember the replies that I got from A way off topic subject a few months ago that really, really helped me out.I guess that a lot of the help etc that is provided from a request on the BBS is not seen by the majority simply because the replies are direct to the the original poster, maybe we (I) should dual post, and annoy a lot of the casual "skimmers" on the BBS? As to having "moderators" controlling the NA AMSAT BBS I'd have to say no. Why, well I feel that a lot of (most) folk that post are trying to find an answer to a question or simply throw something into the ring and check back for an Answer or may be open their mailbox to see if a reader has replied directly. I'm sure others on the BBS can relate to my experiences, and can see the value in leaving the (basically self moderating) bbs as it is. 73, Don ZL1THO

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Shuttle question
by w7lrd＠comcast.net 30 May '08

30 May '08

Hello I'm sure this question has been bounced around the BB in past. I simply don't recall (senior moment) the results. With all the TONS of stuff they regularly pack up there, it seems logical (another senior moment), that an extra few pounds wouldn't even be noticed, maybe even more than a few pounds. Then we can figure a way to get it even higher than the ISS. Just thinking of a way to get more of a foot in the shuttle door. 73 Bob W7LRD Seattle -- "if this were easy, everyone would be doing it"

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primestar/feed 4 sale
by w7lrd＠comcast.net 30 May '08

30 May '08

Hello I'm trying to make some room in the garage (xyl edict). I have a 36X30 inch primestar dish with 5 1/2 turn helix feed, that is currently surplus to my needs. All it needs is a downconverter. This design was proven on AO-40 (sobsob). For pictures, details, price, shipping etc, contact off list. 73 Bob W7LRD Seattle -- "if this were easy, everyone would be doing it"

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