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COMPASS recovered :-)
by Mike Rupprecht 10 Sep '08

10 Sep '08

Hi all, COMPASS-1 is back in NORMAL mode. At 21:44 UTC I could command successfully the satellite. Today the battery voltage seems locked at 4.0 volts. Thanks to all - this is truly a worldwide ham radio effort - thanks so much for your help. ******************************************************** PLEASE do NOT send any commands to COMPASS until further notice ******************************************************** I will publish the commands for requesting housekeeping data and additional information tomorrow. Meanwhile please listen to the beacon and keep your fingers crossed that COMPASS will remain in its normal mode. We are on the right way ! 01:00 UTC ff002800000000103049cc00ff 4.00V (JA0CAW) 01:05 UTC FF001204000000103049CC00F8 4.00V (JA6PL, JA0CAW) 01:08 UTC FF002900000000103049CC0000 4.00V (JA6PL, JA0CAW) 02:13 UTC 29000000000000103049CC0703 4.00V (KD8CAO) 02:17 UTC 29000000000000103049CC1500 4.00V (KD8CAO) 02:21 UTC FF071000000000103049CC00FF 4.00V (KD8CAO) 03:00 UTC ff001105000000103049cc00f3 4.00V (Artur, Tainan) 03:50 UTC 29000000000000103049C91203 3.94V (KD8CAO) 03:54 UTC 29000000000000103049C81201 3.92V (KD8CAO) 03:58 UTC 83000023180000103049C80300 3.92V (KD8CAO) 07:30 UTC 55000057731400103049d600ff 4.20V (DK3WN) 07:34 UTC 70000040860000103049d600ff 4.20V (DK3WN) 09:04 UTC ff002000000300103049d100ff 4.00V (DK3WN) 09:07 UTC ff001800000000103049d100ff 4.10V (DK3WN) 09:11 UTC ff002000000000103049d100ff 4.10V (DK3WN) 09:54 UTC 29000000000000103049CC1205 4.00V (ZL2BX) 09:57 UTC 29000000000000103049CC0707 4.00V (ZL2BX) 10:01 UTC 29000000000000103049CC1109 4.00V (ZL2BX) 10:05 UTC 29000000000000103049CC.... 4.00V (ZL2BX) 10:40 UTC ff002300000000103049cc00ff 4.00V (DK3WN) 10:44 UTC ff002300000000103049cc00f4 4.00V (DK3WN) 10:48 UTC ff002500000000103049cc00f6 4.00V (DK3WN) 11:30 UTC 29000000000000103049CC1307 4.00V (ZL2BX) 11:34 UTC 29000000000000103049CC1207 4.00V (ZL2BX) 11:38 UTC 29000000000000103049CC0709 4.00V (ZL2BX) 11:54 UTC 29000000000000103049CC1207 4.00V (JA6PL, JA1GDE) 11:58 UTC 29000000000000103049CC0704 4.00V (JA6PL, JA0CAW, JA1GDE) 12:02 UTC 29000000000000103049CC0703 4.00V (JA6PL, JA0CAW, JA1GDE) 12:17 UTC ....0047430000103049cc00ff 4.00V (DK3WN) 13:32 UTC 29000000000000103049cc0700 4.00V (JA0CAW) 13:36 UTC 29000000000000103049cc0702 4.00V (JA0CAW) 18:28 UTC 29000000000000103049cc1303 4.00V (DK3WN) 18:32 UTC ff000000001400103049cc00ff 4.00V (DK3WN, PE1ITR) 18:36 UTC d1000500000700103049cc020000 4.00V (DK3WN, PE1ITR) ** additional "00" ! 19:18 UTC ..............103049CC00FF 4.00V (ZL2BX) 20:05 UTC 29000000000000103049cc0702 4.00V (DK3WN) 20:09 UTC ff070700000000103049cc00f4 4.00V (DK3WN) 20:12 UTC ff000108000000103049cc00ff 4.00V (DK3WN) 20:37 UTC FF000807050000103049CC00F4 4.00V (NH7WN) 20:40 UTC FF010007060000103049CC00FF 4.00V (NH7WN) 20:51 UTC FF010300000800103049CC00D8 4.00V (ZL2BX) 20:55 UTC F6000000001400103049CC0002 4.00V (ZL2BX) 20:59 UTC F6000600001000103049CC0001 4.00V (ZL2BX) 21:42 UTC 29000000000000103049cc1303 4.00V (DK3WN) 21:44 UTC commanded to NORMAL mode 21:45 UTC 71260000050000003049c80000 3.92V (DK3WN) ** successfully back in normal mode 21:49 UTC 70290000301800303049d300ff 4.14V (DK3WN) ** OK :-) 73, a lucky DK3WN ..

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Where are IARU frequency coordination pages?
by John Mock KD6PAG 10 Sep '08

10 Sep '08

What happened to the 'IARU Amateur Satellite Frequency Coordination' pages? http://www.amsat.org.uk/iaru/ I tried looking at: http://www.uk.amsat.org:8080/iaru/ but nothing there, either. Google is no help either, it only has the old cached versions. Any clues? -- KD6PAG (Networking Old-Timer, Satellite QRPer)

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COMPASS-1 Report 20080910 18:31UTC
by Rob Hardenberg PE1ITR 10 Sep '08

10 Sep '08

Mike, BB, Compass heard 2008-09-11 18:31 and 18:35 with the famous tsjiep tsjiep signals. It was a max. 9 degrees elevation pass with good and stable signals. See wav audio files: http://www.pe1itr.com/satellite/compass1_pe1itr_10sep2008_1831.wav http://www.pe1itr.com/satellite/compass1_pe1itr_10sep2008_1835.wav 73 Rob PE1ITR http://www.pe1itr.com

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Newbie looking for Doppler file
by Al Wiemann 10 Sep '08

10 Sep '08

Where is the Doppler.SQF file located. I wanted to edit the AO-51 freqs but did a complete search for the file on my hard drive and could not find it anywhere. 73 AL w3ce

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I: Newbie looking for Doppler file
by Francesco Grappi 10 Sep '08

10 Sep '08

Hi AL With 12.8 version the doppler.SQF file it should be located here : C:\Documents and Settings\User\Applications Data\SatPC32 73" Frank IW4DVZ -----Messaggio originale----- Da: amsat-bb-bounces(a)amsat.org [mailto:[email protected]] Per conto di Al Wiemann Inviato: mercoledì 10 settembre 2008 18.53 A: amsat-bb(a)amsat.org Oggetto: [amsat-bb] Newbie looking for Doppler file Where is the Doppler.SQF file located. I wanted to edit the AO-51 freqs but did a complete search for the file on my hard drive and could not find it anywhere. 73 AL w3ce _______________________________________________ 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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AIDC 3731 problem?
by Doug Kuitula 09 Sep '08

09 Sep '08

Hi all, I've been trying to receive the 2.4 ghz from AO-51 using an AIDC-3731 downconverter with a grill. Any time I plug in the wall wart that came with the unit, I get S-9 noise on my receiver. The receiver is an Alinco DR-1200. I know it's not the best. But it's what I got. From the material I got with the downconverter, it needs 24 volts. Is that fixed in stone, or can I use something less for voltage? I think I'll try a couple of 12v batteries in series. Has anyone else had the same problem? Any suggestions will be appreciated. 73 and hope to make some more contacts on AO-51. de Doug KA8QCU

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skid witn South Africa!
by nader omer 09 Sep '08

09 Sep '08

Hi all I’m active from kk65gp and I’m looking for any South Africa skid on FO-29 or any other sat I hope someone in this list can relay my request to any ham there. Many thanks to European friends Dome I8CVS, Mak SV1BSX and many other for nice QSOs and support. For the word wide DX, hope to meet you on HEO satellite. Finger crossed! Nader – st2nh

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AO-51 L/S report
by Andrew Glasbrenner 09 Sep '08

09 Sep '08

I just wanted to report on the fine group the last few nights on L/S. Last night I heard/worked KC9ELU, VE3NPC, and N0JY, and tonight there was VE3NPC and N0JY again, and N8MH and KD8CAO. Signals are strong as always, although there was some buzz on the L band uplink that might be radar related. If you have L/S gear leftover from AO-40, c'mon up and join us this week on AO-51 L/S. Just make sure your CAT cable is hooked up, or your tuning finger is limber! 73, Drew KO4MA

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COMPASS recovery efforts - THANKS !
by Mike Rupprecht 09 Sep '08

09 Sep '08

Hi all, I got a lot of beacons from many stations. Thank you so much for your support!!! The battery voltage is now around 4 volts. We will wait another day before we switch into NORMAL mode. ******************************************************** PLEASE do NOT send any commands to COMPASS until further notice ******************************************************** 00:42 UTC 85008007060700102949c600ff 3.88V (JA0CAW, JA1GDE) 00:47 UTC 60087021070000102949D00000 4.08V (JA6PL, JA0CAW, JA1GDE) 00:50 UTC 40009012020000102949c60000 3.88V (JA0CAW, JA1GDE) 01:55 UTC 29000000000000102949c21704 3.80V (W1ICW, KD8CAO) 01:59 UTC 48000000005000102949c10701 3.78V (W1ICW, KD8CAO) 02:03 UTC 82290018070000102949c00800 3.76V (W1ICW, KD8CAO) 02:23 UTC 83009000000400102949C600FF 3.88V (JA6PL) 02:27 UTC 90077200370400102949C800FF 3.92V (JA6PL) 03:32 UTC 29000100000000102949C31504 3.82V (KD8CAO) 03:36 UTC 29000000000000102949C21901 3.80V (KD8CAO) 03:39 UTC 70000200004100102949C50000 3.86V (KD8CAO) 07:12 UTC 95008000000000102949c800ff 3.92V (DK3WN) 08:45 UTC ff001800000700102949cc00ff 4.00V (DK3WN) 08:49 UTC ff000111090000102949c900f6 3.94V (DK3WN, M3RXX) 08:53 UTC ff002900000000102949c900ff 3.94 (DK3WN) 09:40 UTC 29000000000000102949C61608 3.88V (ZL2BX) 09:43 UTC 29000000000000102949C51607 3.86V (ZL2BX) 10:07 UTC 50000000003600102949c20701 3.80V (JA0CAW) 10:22 UTC 70007200400700102949c700f9 3.90V (DK3WN) 10:26 UTC aa057000301800102949d60000 4.20V (DK3WN) 10:29 UTC 90008820290700102949d100ff 4.10V (DK3WN) 11:12 UTC 29000000000000102949C71507 3.90V (ZL2BX) 11:16 UTC 29000000000000102949C71807 3.90V (ZL2BX) 11:20 UTC 29000000000000102949C71608 3.90V (ZL2BX) 11:35 UTC 29000000000000102949c51502 3.98V (JA0CAW, JA6PL, JA1GDE) 11:39 UTC 29000000000000102949c41805 3.84V (JA0CAW, JA6PL, JA1GDE) 11:43 UTC 59000000536000102949c40000 3.84V (JA0CAW, JA1GDE) 11:58 UTC 79050030700700102949cc00ff 4.00V (DK3WN) 12:02 UTC ee073500502800102949d400ff 4.16V (DK3WN) 13:07 UTC 29000100000000102949c51806 3.86V (Artur, Tainan) 13:17 UTC 29000000000000102949c51904 3.86V (JA0CAW) 13:21 UTC 56000000000000102949c41401 3.84V (JA0CAW) 13:43 UTC 50000050800000102949cc00ff 4.00V (W1ICW) 13:47 UTC d8070848430000102949d100ff 4.10V (W1ICW) 15:16 UTC 56071507830700102949cc00ff 4.00V (W1ICW) 15:20 UTC 81088007321800102949d50000 4.18V (W1ICW) 15:23 UTC 56027207501600102949cc00ff 4.00V (W1ICW) 16:51 UTC 4000a000180400102949cc0001 4.00V (W1ICW) 16:55 UTC 60008018070000102949cc00ff 4.00V (W1ICW) 18:10 UTC ................2949cc1704 4.00V (DK3WN) 18:14 UTC 79000000005000102949c90700 3.94V (DK3WN) 18:18 UTC 48120018150000103049cc0300 4.00V (DK3WN) I try to keep up to date my satblog. See here: http://www.dk3wn.info/p Thank you and stay tuned :-) 73, Mike DK3WN

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Where are IARU frequency coordination pages?
by John Mock KD6PAG 09 Sep '08

09 Sep '08

What happened to the 'IARU Amateur Satellite Frequency Coordination' pages? http://www.amsat.org.uk/iaru/ I tried looking at: http://www.uk.amsat.org:8080/iaru/ but nothing there, either. Google is no help either, it only has the old cached versions. Any clues? -- KD6PAG (Networking Old-Timer, Satellite QRPer)

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