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

Polarphaser PH2/S
by Dave Aitch 25 Nov '09

25 Nov '09

I take it you don't want to item Dominico ? 73, Dave.

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AO-51 pass recording
by n4csitwo＠bellsouth.net 24 Nov '09

24 Nov '09

Does anyone have a recording (preferably in .mp3 format) of the 11/24/09 23:00 utc pass over the U.S. of AO-51? A friend of mine would like to have a record of his first contact with a satellite. Thanks, Dave, AA4KN

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First Satellite contact AO-51
by J.D. Smith 24 Nov '09

24 Nov '09

Just made my first satellite contact using AO-51, using handheld and arrow antenna. However, being that my hands were full, and in the excitement of the moment, wasn't able to write down call and grid of my first contact. Worked K8???, grid ????. If you use the board, please fill in the blanks for me. Pass was 11/24/09 @ 23:07z. Will invest in a digital voice recorder, I promise! Thanks, J.D. N4VIL

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TF3ARI active on VO-52 PLUS N7EDK in DN30
by John Papay 24 Nov '09

24 Nov '09

Ari, TF3ARI, was on VO-52 this morning on the 1428z pass with a good signal. Ari is obviously using computer control with his TS-2000 so when you answer him on his frequency, that's where he is listening. His doppler correction was right on. He reports he is working on a better receive antenna. For now he hears well near the horizon which is perfect for all of us here in the USA. Another surprise this morning came from DN30. N7EDK is visiting his daughter in Eagle Mountain, Utah! The 1330z AO-51 pass was a cool (7 degF) so he was just using the HT and a whip antenna. The pass was nearly overhead for him. He made several contacts. He said he would be on the next pass to the west, this time with his Arrow antenna! At first the grid didn't click with me; it was before my first cup of coffee. Many people do travel around the holidays and more and more are taking their satellite equipment with them. Pay attention and you just might pick up a grid you don't already have! Thanks to Ari and Ed for their efforts! Happy Thanksgiving! 73, John K8YSE

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WAV for Satellites.
by Vincenzo Mone 24 Nov '09

24 Nov '09

Hit o the list, anybody can tell me where can I find the wav files for the satellites to use with the WISP program? Thanks 73 de Enzo IK8OZV EasyLog 5 BetaTester EasyLog PDA BetaTester WinBollet BetaTester D.C.I. CheckPoint Regione Campania Skype: ik8ozv8520 *************************************** ***** GSM +39 338 9749786 ***** ***** SMS +39 338 9749786 ***** ***** FAX +39 328 7244294 ***** *** 2nd e-mail: vimone(a)tin.it *** ***************************************

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TF1JI active on AO-51
by Daniel "Nick" Kucij 24 Nov '09

24 Nov '09

Another Icelandic station Jon, TF1JI was active this morning on the AO-51 pass @1010Z . He was running 50W into a vertical antenna and had an excellent signal from Hvolsvollur, in the southern part of the island. Nick KB1RVT

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New Ham antenna to be installed on the ISS Columbus module tomorrow
by Louis McFadin 23 Nov '09

23 Nov '09

There hasn't been much said on the various news outlets about the second ISS EVA tomorrow morning at 07:30 AM EST 12:30 UTC. During that EVA the first task is to install two antennas on the Columbus Module. One is for an experiment for the European Space Agency and the other is a dual band 2m/70CM antenna for ARISS (Amateur Radio on ISS) very similar to the antennas already on the Russian service module. If you have any way to watch, I am sure it will be exciting for any ham to watch. This is an example of what can be achieved by volunteer hams working closely with a space agency. This antenna project was funded entirely by AMSAT-NA and volunteers who built the antennas for both the experiment and for ARISS. That's not to take away from the tremendous contribution from ESA for the experiment, the launch and the EVA. I have no idea what that cost but you can be assured it was a lot more than the cost of the antennas. Once the antennas are in place we will be working to bring amateur radio to the Columbus module. I am very proud of all the teamwork and effort that has gone into this project. Lou McFadin W5DID ARISS US Hardware manager

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Inasat-1
by Trevor . 23 Nov '09

23 Nov '09

I see the Malaysian National News Agency recently ran a report saying the Indonesian Amateur Radio microsat would be launch in 2010. http://www.bernama.com.my/bernama/v5/newsindex.php?id=453179 The IARU Amateur Satellite Frequency Coordination page quotes the power at 5 watts and a 650 km orbit from an ISRO launch so it should be a strong signal. http://www.amsat.org.uk/iaru/formal.asp 73 Trevor M5AKA Daily Amateur Radio Email/RSS News: http://www.southgatearc.org/ Email your news items to: editor at southgatearc.org ----

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Office Closed
by Martha 23 Nov '09

23 Nov '09

The AMSAT Office will be closed from Wednesday, November 25th - Friday, November 27th. We will reopen on Monday, November 30th at 10:00 AM ET. Happy Thanksgiving! -- 73- Martha

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EL12 - EL02
by Rafael Valdez G. 23 Nov '09

23 Nov '09

Hi All, Today, Ben XE2WK will be travelling to EL12 (Tampico, Tamps). Depending on his travelling schedule he might show up on the ascending pass of Oscar-51 at 23:38z from either EL12 or EL02. 73 es gl de Rafael Valdez Jr. XE2RV @ DM41mh 10-10 52716 VUCC Sat #164 http://sat-xe.blogspot.com EX-XE2PWF P Before printing, please think about your responsibility and commitment with the ENVIRONMENT. Antes de Imprimir, piensa entu responsabilidad y compromiso con el MEDIO AMBIENTE _________________________________________________________________

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