January 2009 - AMSAT-BB - mailman.amsat.org

Please check my settings for ISS
by Mike Ryan 08 Jan '09

08 Jan '09

I've tried listening to a few passes (as high as 70 degrees) the last 2 days and heard nothing but silence. I must be doing something wrong. Can the group confirm I am doing this right for the current cross band repeater? My Xmit is 145.99 tone 67 hz My RX is 437.8 My radios, antennas, preamps, and such are fine as I can still work SO-50, AO-51, and FO-29. What gives? Mike WB1AAT

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AO-7 full house and DX in mode B
by Andrew Glasbrenner 08 Jan '09

08 Jan '09

Wow! Two great passes of AO-7 here tonight in mode B. On the first pass I had quick QSOs with YV4DYJ, WP4CNU, YV6BFE, and W7LRD, and heard WA4NVM and N5UXT. Next pass I had a nice longer QSO with K7WIN, and heard N0FJP, AA5PK, and WB9YIG. The old bird is in fine shape. 73, Drew KO4MA

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New CubeSat Launch
by Mineo Wakita 08 Jan '09

08 Jan '09

Liftoff: 03:54(UTC) on Jan.21, 2009 Vehicle: H-IIA F15 Launch: Tanegashima Space Center in Japan Payloads: GOSAT (Greenhouse gases Observing SATellite) IBUKI Piggyback Payloads: Satellite Downlink Beacon Mode Callsign KAGAYAKI (Solan Co.) 437.375 437.375 FSK9k6/CW STARS (Kagawa Univ.) 437.485/465 437.305/275 FM/CW JR5YBN/JR5YBO KKS-1 (Tokyo MCIT) 437.455 437.385 AFSK/CW JQ1YDG PRISM (Tokyo Univ.) 437.425 437.250 AFSK/GMSK/CW JQ1YCX SOHLA-1 (ASTRO TECH.) 437.505 437.505 AFSK/CW SPRITE (Tohoku Univ.) Scientific observation satellite SDS-1 (JAXA) Small demonstration satellite http://www.jaxa.jp/countdown/f15/overview/sub_payload_e.html http://www.jaxa.jp/countdown/f15/overview/ibuki_e.html http://www.jaxa.jp/countdown/f15/overview/h2a_e.html http://www.jaxa.jp/projects/sat/gosat/index_e.html JE9PEL, Mineo Wakita

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Re: Doppler Problem...a second look
by John Marranca, Jr 07 Jan '09

07 Jan '09

Tim, et al: After hitting the SEND button, I had a bit of "Buyer's Remorse" as I am sure we all have done from time to time. While some of the best things in life may be free, the support that SatPC32 provides the AMSAT program with its financial contributions to the ongoing programs is key. 100% of the registration fees go to AMSAT, so that we may continue to use, maintain, and enjoy the satellites. -- _______________________________ John Marranca, Jr PBX Technician/Shop Steward CWA Local 1122 BN Systems, Inc Orchard Park, NY (716)972-2006

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Slight AO-51 schedule change
by Andrew Glasbrenner 07 Jan '09

07 Jan '09

In order to better support a hamfest operation, and a DXpedition to Namibia, we've slightly modified the AO-51 schedule as follows: January 5 - January 8 FM Repeater, V/S Uplink: 145.880 MHz FM Downlink: 2401.200 MHz FM 9k6 BBS, L/U Uplink: 1268.700 MHz 9k6 FM Downlink: 435.150 MHz 9k6 FM January 9 - January 11 FM Repeater, V/US Uplink: 145.880 MHz FM Downlink: 435.300 and 2401.200 MHz FM January 12 - January 18 FM Repeater, V/U Uplink: 145.920 MHz FM Downlink: 435.300 MHz FM FM Repeater, L/U Uplink: 1268.700 MHz FM Downlink: 435.150 MHz FM Sorry for any inconvenience. 73, Drew KO4MA AMSAT-NA VP Operations

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Re: Doppler Problem
by John Marranca, Jr 07 Jan '09

07 Jan '09

Tim: Try Ham Radio Deluxe. By simply hitting the F2 key, you can tune around the passband at will. Besides...it's also FREE. John KB2HSH -- _______________________________ John Marranca, Jr PBX Technician/Shop Steward CWA Local 1122 BN Systems, Inc Orchard Park, NY (716)972-2006

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Please check my settings for ISS
by MAC1 07 Jan '09

07 Jan '09

Hi Mike, Speaking from a personal experience, please check you PC clock time and date, Local time or UTC, observer location, tracking satellite , Keps too. You have all the rest correct. Good luck Dino VE7XDT

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Yaesu FT-847 Earth Station For Sale
by Sebastian 07 Jan '09

07 Jan '09

I've decided to go up a bit on frequency and bought an Icom IC-910H. I have my Yaesu FT-847 up for sale. The serial number is 2K640043. This one doesn't have the CAT problem which the early ones did with rig control. I have used it exclusively on the ham radio satellites (ask anyone who is active on satellites about how it sounds). The rig is in very good condition, there are no visible scratches or dings on it anywhere. I have the original box, the manual, the very large technical supplement manual, power cord and original invoice dated 12/09/02 from AES. I don't have the original box, however it will be packaged securely and will be double-boxed. I use FedEx for shipping. Price with Yaesu MD-100 base microphone is $1,000. Without microphone - $900. Note that I don't have the original stock hand mike. Pictures available upon request. If you'd like to speak to me, send me your phone number and I'll call you on my dime. USPS money orders ONLY - no PayPal. 73 de W4AS Sebastian

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Re: UNITEC-1 Venus probe
by andy thomas 07 Jan '09

07 Jan '09

Looking at the Japanese section of the website it seems that the beacon will be 15w on 5.8 Ghz (I may be wrong about this because hese are the nly non-Japanese characters). I wonder what the qrm might be from this system on 5.9 GHz? This is an experimental road-tolling system outside Denver Colorado. http://www.kapsch.net/kag/en/17722_ENU_HTMLExtranetCDEn.htm andy G0SFJ

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Re: New CubeSat Launch
by GW1FKY＠aol.com 07 Jan '09

07 Jan '09

Hello Mineo, I would also like to add my good wishes for the launch of these cube sats. Also thanks for the valuable work associated with their contributions to research . I wonder if any associated software will be available that might prove of interest on general basis. Looking forward toward the addition of these satellites and another good start to the year. Best Regards to all. Ken Eaton GW1FKY

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