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

for sale:TH-D7A/G
by D. Craig Fox 24 Jul '08

24 Jul '08

I really do need to take a remedial typing class, or at least do a serious proof read before posting on the board. The radio I have for sale and posted above is a Kenwood TH-D7A/G 2.0. This is the latest version and has all manuals including the additional manual for the "G" upgrade. Sorry for any confusion. 73's, Craig N6RSX NOTICE: This communication may contain privileged or other confidential information. If you are not the intended recipient of this communication, or an employee or agent responsible for delivering this communication to the intended recipient, please advise the sender by reply email and immediately delete the message and any attachments without copying or disclosing the contents. Thank you.

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Digital modes with a handheld
by Allen Vinegar 24 Jul '08

24 Jul '08

There are several good howto tutorials to help people get started on the FM birds with a handheld. How about one for digital mode using a Kenwood TH-D7AG? Or is it not practical to attempt digital mode with a handheld? I am new to the satellites and have much to learn. Thanks for any help you all can provide. 73, Al, W8KHP

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Cost of an HEO launch
by G0MRF＠aol.com 24 Jul '08

24 Jul '08

The anticipated 'going rate' for this new vehicle is shown at the bottom of the page. _http://www.spacex.com/falcon9.php_ (http://www.spacex.com/falcon9.php) Test flight anyone? David

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Florida AMSAT Net
by David J 24 Jul '08

24 Jul '08

Due to technical problems, the N4HHA Orlando repeater will not carry the Florida AMSAT Net this evening. Any stations that normally check-in through this repeater can join us through the NI4CE system of repeaters located in the west central Florida area (see www.ni4ce.org) or through echolink via KG4YZY-R at node # 4429. 73s, Dave, AA4KN

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for sale: TH-7D/G MINT
by D. Craig Fox 24 Jul '08

24 Jul '08

So I bought this about a month ago from WD8BMP (check out his stellar seller's history on QTH.com) to get into portable packet/APRS, have a great dual band radio with digital capability, and maybe do some digital sat work. However, I now have an opportunity to buy a nice TM-D710A from a SK estate for a good price. I have done no more than run this radio through basic functions and everything is properly functioning. It has not been far from the box. It comes with the original PB-39 battery, wall charger, and rubber duck, and additional items including 9.6v 1450maH and 7.2v 1800maH Batteries America batteries (with belt clips), and programming cable. Taking an example from others, I wanted to offer this nice radio to fellow AMSAT members/operators first before going the usual route. I paid $350 plus 3% for paypal, and will take $300 plus 3% for paypal, or a postal money order. Price includes shipping via ground UPS conus from socal. I will gladly provide photos and answer any questions (as long as they are not too technical). Let me emphasize- this radio looks brand spanking new. There is a wealth of info on the 'net about these remarkable radios, as well as devoted websites and user groups. Please reply directly to me at dcfox(a)rwglaw.com. Thanks 73, Craig N6RSX

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Delfi-C3 (DO-64) Transponder Expected To Be Turned On for AMSAT-UK Colloquium!!
by Bill Ress 24 Jul '08

24 Jul '08

Hello All, This weekend we should should have a new linear transponder when the Delfi-C3 (DO-64) transponder gets turned ON!! Yeah!! Check out the link to the AMSAT-UK web site............... http://www.uk.amsat.org/content/view/658/68/ Regards...Bill - N6GHz

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Operating Preferences Survey - RESULTS
by Bill Ress 24 Jul '08

24 Jul '08

Hello all, I have closed the survey. Thanks to the 164 people who took the survey. The results give rather clear insight regarding your operating preferences and should be helpful in future AMSAT "stategic" decisions. I'm going to link you to the actual SurveyGizmo results page so you can see the data compiled and see the results without any comment from me. But because I didn't format the graph text narrative more clearly, I'll need to help you understand it. Question 3 - The data shows "W" which stand for worldwide satellite coverage. "A" stands for coverage of the America's and Canada Question 5 - "INFO" is "need more information" Question 6 - "NO2" is NO - I'M NOT INTERESTED IN THIS MODE OF OPERATION and "NO" is NO - I DON'T HAVE ANTENNA RESTRICTIONS. The rest of the graph text should be clear. Here's the link: http://app.sgizmo.com/reports/18952/48864/4G6MMZP08F5CHHRFD5IFKRUG0SX47H/ I hope it works properly. Let me know if it doesn't. Thanks again for your time in taking the survey. Regards...Bill - N6GHz

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May/June AMSAT Journal
by Ed Long 24 Jul '08

24 Jul '08

Everyone, I just uploaded the May/June issue of The AMSAT Journal to the printer. It is very late yet again. I apologize for that. I did not have enough content until a few days ago. It should be in your hands in a couple of weeks. I am PAST DUE for articles for the next issue. (I can't even get ahead.) If you have an article you would like to submit to the Journal please send it to me right away at either this address or at: journal at amsat dot org. Thanks very much for your patience. I hope you enjoy this issue. 73, Ed Long WA4SWJ Editor, The AMSAT Journal

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GO-32-TECHSAT1B/data sat
by Mr Jeffrey L Ross 24 Jul '08

24 Jul '08

Hi folks, nothing again. My passes were not very good though so maybe on the 84 degree pass friday I may catch something. I am using a pk 96 with a yaesu ft 8100 and mixw/pacterm 99. I have a 18 element klm for the 435.225 downlink with right or left hand pole. Using left hand for go-32 like before (energized) Tracking with satscape/jtrack/ and heavens above. I use to be able to bring it in everyday almost and we also had a satgate running from a Canada Station VE3KPG using go-32 for msg traffic hooked to our terristal packet network. Sure hope someday another sat will take its place and run for us. The ACP that they are building on the next sat seems way out of most of everyones price pocket. So I hope they don't decide to do that. We want to be able to use the gear we allready have. (that cost us a arm and leg allready). Anyway will keep trying to reach go-32. (the only one out there working, in reach I think) ' kc8gkf West Michigan USA

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Re: Cal Poly Satellite, CP4 Beacon Help
by Tim Tuck 24 Jul '08

24 Jul '08

Jason Anderson wrote: [snip] > Satellite Link Information > ------------------------------ > Frequency: 437.325Mz > Modulation: FSK (but uses LSB cheat to make AFSK) > Radio Mode: LSB (neccesary for LSB cheat) > Baud Rate: 1200 > Beacon rate: 1 beacon/minute (maybe change to 5 minutes if satellite changes mode) > > Hi James, Happy to help with this but I'm a little confused as to what I should set MixW to decode your data since I have 5 possible forms of 1200 baud to set it to which are.... Standard 1200/2200 Hz Zero Crossing 600/1200 hz Zero Crossing 1200/2400 Hz satellite PSK FX469: 1200\1800 Hz I'm new to telemetry gathering, and I 'm currently collecting packets of DelpiC3 with great success but they made it easy with their own program. regards Tim -- VK2XTT :: QF56if :: BMARC :: WIA :: AMSAT

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