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Re: TLE decided
by Mineo Wakita 28 Jan '09

28 Jan '09

Although Space-Track public relations are issued as the point, OBJECT Number of PRISM 'B', not 'J', was shown with some proof. It seems to be better to think that TLE is not fluid decision still more. JE9PEL, Mineo Wakita

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TLE decided
by Mineo Wakita 28 Jan '09

28 Jan '09

In Space-Track: OBJECT A = GOSAT OBJECT B = PRISM OBJECT C = SDS-1 OBJECT D = ? OBJECT E = ? OBJECT F = ? OBJECT G = STARS OBJECT H = KKS-1 OBJECT J = H-2A R/B OBJECT K = H-2A DEB JE9PEL, Mineo Wakita

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AO-7 8000 QSO. K3SZH.
by TERRY BROMLEY 28 Jan '09

28 Jan '09

Congratulation's Joe, wow 8000 thats a lot of talking hi hi. It's been a great pleasure to have been a part of it tnx. From Your Friend Across The Pond. TERRY GIWPR.

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SATPC-32 KEPS
by Mike McConnell 27 Jan '09

27 Jan '09

Alan and Erich, Thanks for helping me on the new KEPS. I got them installed and working. Thanks a lot. Mike McConnell, Ph.D. W0PD AMSAT #36792 ARRL#0001168388

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Re: HEO vs. LEO cost comparison
by Bob McGwier 27 Jan '09

27 Jan '09

If it cost $4,000,000 to launch a HEO we would have put one, possibly two of them up since AO-40. We would at least be building the second. Also $500,000 will barely cover the cost of the solar panels. It will not cover the cost of the motor. Dream on Macduff! Bob N4HY trevor wrote: > Date: Mon, 26 Jan 2009 20:11:41 +0000 (GMT) > From: Trevor <m5aka(a)yahoo.co.uk> > Subject: [amsat-bb] Re: HEO vs. LEO cost comparison > To: AMSAT BB <amsat-bb(a)amsat.org> > Message-ID: <177654.20922.qm(a)web27202.mail.ukl.yahoo.com> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset=utf-8 > > --- On Mon, 26/1/09, Eric Fort <eric.fort(a)gmail.com> wrote: > >> question, What is the cost comparison between launching 1 >> HEO sat vs. a >> constellation of LEO sats similar to what iridium has >> flying? >> > > Wiki quotes the cost of the Iridium constellation at $6 Billion > http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Iridium_(satellite) > > An HEO satellite could cost $4 million to launch add to that the cost of the satellite itself, maybe $500k using volunteer labour. > > 73 Trevor M5AKA > > -- ARRL SDR Working Group Chair Member: ARRL, AMSAT, AMSAT-DL, TAPR, Packrats, NJQRP, QRP ARCI, QCWA, FRC. "It is human nature to think wisely and act in an absurd fashion.", Anatole France.

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ISS APRS 145.825
by Tony 27 Jan '09

27 Jan '09

All, Iss is in APRS mode - 145.825 -- orbit 58,390. Tony -K2MO

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PRISM seems Object J
by Mike Rupprecht 27 Jan '09

27 Jan '09

All, 21:08 UTC I had only a 8 degr elevation pass first and used both TLE for analyzing the doppler frequency. Well, it seems my assumption was right - seems we have to change the TLE for PRISM to OBJECT J. 22:41 UTC After this second pass with higher elevation (32 degr) I am sure that PRISM is OBJECT J. You can see the graphs here in my SatBlog: http://www.dk3wn.info/p/?p=2407 73, Mike DK3WN

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Re: ISS packet ?
by Jeffrey Koehler 27 Jan '09

27 Jan '09

I had a pretty high pass early last night and heard nothing here in FN13.... Left the radio on and around 2100-2130 local heard a bunch of packets, some strong, some not. Not sure whether anyone was digipeating or not, cound not get UISS up and running fast enough before LOS. 73, Jeff WB2SYK FN13xc --- On Mon, 1/26/09, Alan Sieg WB5RMG <wb5rmg(a)somenet.net> wrote: From: Alan Sieg WB5RMG <wb5rmg(a)somenet.net> Subject: [amsat-bb] ISS packet ? To: amsat-bb(a)amsat.org Date: Monday, January 26, 2009, 10:18 PM Tony -K2MO said : > Iss in packet mode (Orbit 58,375) - 145.800 - and I just listened in on the 0305z pass here from Huntsville... I heard some packets, but couldn't decode anything. Also don't see any current beacons via findu .. .. Signal seemed pretty weak. Any other reports ? Maybe I just got out of practice .?. Thanks /;^) -- <- Licensed in 1976, WB5RMG = Alan Sieg * AMSAT#20554 -> <- http://www.somenet.net * http://wb5rmg.somenet.net -> <- http://www.linkedin.com/in/alansieg * My 'Day Job' -> _______________________________________________ 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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SSTV from Hawaii
by Robert Smith 27 Jan '09

27 Jan '09

Aloha all Assuming I am not interfering with anyone, I am going to attempt a QRP SSTV transmission from Hawaii at 0348Z today (01/28/09 UTC date) via AO-51. Several west coast states should be within the footprint. I will be using a Yaesu- VX-7R with a homebrew Yagi. Please feel free to listen in and I'd appreciate any feedback (good or bad!) Mahalo and 73, de robert NH7WN

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Re: AO-51 SSTV
by John W Lee 27 Jan '09

27 Jan '09

Al, I don't know what time you are referring to on AO-51. The first pass on the west coast (01:04Z) was OK, Had exchanges with KE5GDB and VE7VW with no problems. Good pictures both ways. The second pass was completely quiet. I called on voice several times and sent CQ pictures with no reply I did hear some Spanish voices in there a couple of times, and a couple of other unidentified voice transmissions. 73, John K6YK On Tue, 27 Jan 2009 10:07:50 -0500 "Allen Vinegar" <tokens(a)myranch.com> writes: > Lots of noise on AO-51 prevented me from getting clear download of > pictures. Did get two that were clear enough to see they were from > WP4CNU and KB2HSH. Several interfering carriers came on several > times during SSTV transmissions. Anyone who is copying pictures > please let us know if we are getting through. Copies of pictures > would also be appreciated. Don't know if I succeeded last night or > not. > > Thanks & 73, > > Al W8KHP > _______________________________________________ > 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 > > ____________________________________________________________ Durable and cost effective steel buildings. Click for huge discounts. http://thirdpartyoffers.juno.com/TGL2141/fc/PnY6rw29rwjIf6WMopSO2uLvotuR6Wp…

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