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Re: Help with WISAT32
by Erich Eichmann 26 Dec '09

26 Dec '09

Hello Sion Chow, you can use Wisat32 parallel with Wisp32 (the "Wi" stands for Wisp, because the program was thought to be used with Wisp). The Wisp rotor and radio driver RR.dll doesn't work on NT based system (XP, Vista). So, you can use Wisp32 for data traffic and Wisat32 for rotor and CAT control. 1 + 2. Wisat can automatically switch to a particular satellite (when it rises) parallel with Wisp32. That requires an entry in the aux. file Prior.SQF with the same priority order the satellite has in GSC. The Wisat32 control "A" ("A" for Automatic Satellite change) must be switched to "A+". In menu "Options" this setting can be set as start option. The file Prior.SQF itself contains instructions what happens when 2 satellites with priority are audible at the same time. 3. With FM sats the 5 frequency controls are disabled, because FM sats work in fix channels. Nevertheless you can enable them manually by clicking control "V" to "V+". When you witch to an SSB/CW sat the 5 controls will automatically be enabled. Wisat takes over the radio and rotor settings from SatPC32 (Configr. #1) and it takes the data from the same data files (Doppler.SQF, Prior.SQF). So, these settings must be done in SatPC32. Wisat32 doesn't support semi duplex radios. For more instructions read the FAQs file on my Website, English page "Downloads" ("How to configure SatPC32 for a new Satellite") with a tutorial by W9AE. 73s, Erich, DK1TB ----- Original Message ----- From: <9w2qc(a)9w2qc.net> To: <amsat-bb(a)amsat.org> Sent: Saturday, December 26, 2009 10:31 AM Subject: [amsat-bb] Help with WISAT32 Dear All, After being very happy with SATPC32's results both for satellite tracking in my home station and during ARISS sessions, I have started exploring WISAT32 that is included in the SATPC32 package. Basically, what I am looking for is to have WISAT32 replace WISP that I have been using as my primary tracking software for the past few years. However, in WISAT32, I encounter a few problems that I hope someone could lead me to a solution: 1. I have loaded a list of satellites in WISAT32 (similar to how you do it in WISP). How do I get WISAT32 to start tracking the satellite automatically (rotor and CAT control) as soon as a particular satellite comes above the horizon? Under "Options", I have enabled "Auto Select" but the tracking still does not start unless I click on the satellite. 2. Also is it possible to set priority (like in WISP) as to which satellite to track, in case 2 satellites comes in at the same time? 3. It seems that the manual frequency control buttons has been disabled (200, 100, 500, 1k, 5k) as compared to SATPC32 main program. Is there a way to enable this back, as it is useful for some frequency "trimming" at times. Appreciate if someone could kindly help me with the above issues, which I believe is really a minor one that I am not aware of. Thank you. 73, Sion Chow Q. C., 9W2QC, WQ2C -------------------------------------------------------------------- mail2web.com - What can On Demand Business Solutions do for you? http://link.mail2web.com/Business/SharePoint _______________________________________________ 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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XW-1 0815 UTC over Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
by 9w2qc＠9w2qc.net 26 Dec '09

26 Dec '09

Dear All, For the first time this morning (26th December 2009 at 0815 UTC, 45 Deg Elevation), the linear transponder of XW-1 / HO-68 was turned on over Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. The transponder was sounding very well, with a couple of high speed CW stations and JAs heard on SSB just after AOS. Unfortunately, had too short a window to find my uplink and work the JAs. After the JA window has passed, managed to have a nice contact with E21EJC. As published, the linear transponder shut off at 0819 UTC, and after this the following CW telemetry was recorded: http://www.9w2qc.net/amsatbb/HO68_1120MYT_45DEG.mp3 Great sounding satellite, and hope to see the linear/FM transponder activated more often over this part of the region. BTW, is there any particular e-mail address (maybe from the control team) that we should use to send telemetry recordings to? Would also like to wish all a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year 2010. 73, Sion Chow Q. C., 9W2QC, WQ2C -------------------------------------------------------------------- mail2web.com - Microsoft® Exchange solutions from a leading provider - http://link.mail2web.com/Business/Exchange

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Re: Progress on Sat antennas
by Edward Cole 26 Dec '09

26 Dec '09

Sorry slight typo on my callsign http://www.kl7uw.com/LBant.htm 73, Ed At 05:15 PM 12/25/2009, you wrote: >Ed, no soap with that website, as shows none exist. You sure on the >website name? > >John W6ZKH > > >----- Original Message ----- >From: "Edward Cole" <kl7uw(a)acsalaska.net> >To: amsat-bb(a)amsat.org >Sent: Friday, December 25, 2009 6:03:24 PM GMT -08:00 US/Canada Pacific >Subject: [amsat-bb] Progress on Sat antennas > >Just a short note that I took the day off spending the day with my >wife celebrating Christmas. > >I am finishing up construction of my Lindenblad antennas for 145 & >435 MHz and have a new webpage showing the results: >http://www.kl7ujw.com/LBant.htm > >Just some photos at this point. If wind drops I may get it installed >on the tower tomorrow. > >Merry Christmas & Happy New Year! > >73, Ed - KL7UW, WD2XSH/45 >====================================== > BP40IQ 500 KHz - 10-GHz www.kl7uw.com >500-KHz/CW, 144-MHz EME, 1296-MHz EME >DUBUS Magazine USA Rep dubususa(a)hotmail.com >====================================== > >_______________________________________________ >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 73, Ed - KL7UW, WD2XSH/45 ====================================== BP40IQ 500 KHz - 10-GHz www.kl7uw.com 500-KHz/CW, 144-MHz EME, 1296-MHz EME DUBUS Magazine USA Rep dubususa(a)hotmail.com ======================================

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Progress on Sat antennas
by Edward Cole 26 Dec '09

26 Dec '09

Just a short note that I took the day off spending the day with my wife celebrating Christmas. I am finishing up construction of my Lindenblad antennas for 145 & 435 MHz and have a new webpage showing the results: http://www.kl7ujw.com/LBant.htm Just some photos at this point. If wind drops I may get it installed on the tower tomorrow. Merry Christmas & Happy New Year! 73, Ed - KL7UW, WD2XSH/45 ====================================== BP40IQ 500 KHz - 10-GHz www.kl7uw.com 500-KHz/CW, 144-MHz EME, 1296-MHz EME DUBUS Magazine USA Rep dubususa(a)hotmail.com ======================================

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HO-68 telemetry decoded.
by Eric Knaps, ON4HF 26 Dec '09

26 Dec '09

Hello all, When HO-68 was at AOS this evening here in Europe I decoded a telemetry line at 19u18 utc before making contacts on the transponder. PA Output RF Switch Status : PA1 Works (Transponder and Beacon) Transponder Working Status : Beacon and Linear Transponder Transponder Temperature : 25 C Beacon RF Output Power : 0 mW Beacon Power Supply Volts : 5 V Receiver Power Supply Curr : 250 mA Linear Transponder ACG Volts : 3,2 V Transponder RF Output Power : 1638 mW Transponder PA Curr : 540 mA Linear Transponder Up Conv : 242 mA Linear Transponder Volts : 5 V FM Dig S/F Transponder Curr : 0 mA FM Dig S/F Transponder Volts : 0 V It's strange that the power output of the beacon is 0 mW. I did receive it, so it must be more than 0. 73, Eric -- ON4HF. -- Eric Knaps Waterstraat 30 B-3980 Tessenderlo Belgium Tel. +32472985876 (mobile) http://www.on4hf.be

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Landwehr
by Jim 25 Dec '09

25 Dec '09

I have a Landwehr 145ma and have lost the power plug. I am looking for the # of the DIN plug for the 145ma Tnx Jim K7UDG hartwell(a)hartwell.net

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Re: Problem with mast-mounted ARR preamp, help please
by Mark L. Hammond 25 Dec '09

25 Dec '09

Hi Bill, Merry Christmas! I'm sorry to hear about your ARR preamp problem---I have used these over the years, and unfortunately what you describe is very consistent with the GAsFET device going bad. The 1 second of signal that you hear is from the relays working with the RF sense circuit. It's the silence that isn't good...it should go from 1 second of weak signal to a BIG signal as the preamp circuit come in line and works....in my experience, going silent after that is a good indication that the device is shot. If it's less than a year old, they are likely to fix it under warranty at no charge (other than shipping to them). I've had great service from ARR for several preamps of the years. Even if out of warranty, I think the charge is quite reasonable, compared to the price of a new one! Wish I had better thoughts to share, but figuring out it's really broken is often an important one...probably ought to send it in (unless you have the right device, etc. to fix it yourself). 73, Mark N8MH ____________________________ Subject: [amsat-bb] Problem with mast-mounted ARR preamp, help please From: Bill Dzurilla <billdz.geo@xxxxxxxxx> Date: Fri, 25 Dec 2009 12:59:16 -0800 (PST) -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Hello and Merry Christmas, I have an ARR SP432VDG preamp, which is mast-mounted to an Elk antenna in my attic. This set-up has worked well until today, when I did not hear any sats with 70cm downlink. I then tried to see if I could bring up the local 70cm repeaters. Interestingly, I could key the repeaters and hear them ID for about a second, then I would lose the signal completely (e.g., "This is K4" then nothing). So it appears that the RF sensor is working and enabling me to transmit properly, and that when I unkey after a transmission I receive properly for one second, but no reception after that one second. I'm thinking it must be a bad relay. Any thoughts or things to try before I send it for repair? Merry Christmas and 73, Bill NZ5N

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Problem with mast-mounted ARR preamp, help please
by Bill Dzurilla 25 Dec '09

25 Dec '09

Hello and Merry Christmas, I have an ARR SP432VDG preamp, which is mast-mounted to an Elk antenna in my attic. This set-up has worked well until today, when I did not hear any sats with 70cm downlink. I then tried to see if I could bring up the local 70cm repeaters. Interestingly, I could key the repeaters and hear them ID for about a second, then I would lose the signal completely (e.g., "This is K4" then nothing). So it appears that the RF sensor is working and enabling me to transmit properly, and that when I unkey after a transmission I receive properly for one second, but no reception after that one second. I'm thinking it must be a bad relay. Any thoughts or things to try before I send it for repair? Merry Christmas and 73, Bill NZ5N

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HO-68 : SSB S Africa 1st time
by Andre' v Deventer 25 Dec '09

25 Dec '09

Hi Alan, Well I can report like many others, the SSB operation is excellent and clear comms. My switch on was at 5 degs going North to LOS and I worked ZS6Y, ST2NH, ZS1LS & ZS6BNE. I was still copying at zero degs the stations in the North ! Congrats also for this fantastic SSB xponder. 73 andre ZS2BK

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SO-67 schedule (adapted)
by Jan-Albert Koekemoer 25 Dec '09

25 Dec '09

Hello Herewith an amended schedule for SO-67 with South America, USSR and Australia/NZ included. Note that I had to adapt the previous schedule in three instances to accommodate the added countries (see below). SOUTH AMERICA: 26/12 01:38 26/12 10:36 26/12 12:09 26/12 23:45 27/12 01:18 27/12 11:48 27/12 13:25 27/12 23:25 28/12 00:58 28/12 11:28 28/12 13:02 28/12 23:05 29/12 00:35 29/12 11:08 29/12 12:41 30/12 00:16 30/12 01:50 30/12 10:48 30/12 12:20 30/12 23:56 31/12 01:30 31/12 10:29 31/12 11:59 31/12 23:36 01/01 01:10 01/01 11:38 01/01 13:14 01/01 23:16 AUSTRALIA/NZ: 26/12 21:40 27/12 21:19 28/12 00:28 28/12 20:57 28/12 22:31 29/12 00:07 29/12 20:37 29/12 22:09 29/12 23:46 30/12 21:51 30/12 23:24 30/12 21:30 30/12 23:05 01/01 00:40 USSR: 26/12 05:30 26/12 16:18 27/12 14:20 27/12 19:00 AFRICA: 25/12 07:47 26/12 05:51 27/12 05:30 28/12 08:16 29/12 07:58 30/12 06:03 30/12 07:38 31/12 05:42 31/12 07:17 01/01 05:20 01/01 06:57 01/01 08:26 JAPAN 25/12 23:17 26/12 00:51 26/12 23:00 27/12 00:30 27/12 22:37 28/12 00:09 (Deleted) 28/12 23:48 29/12 01:24 29/12 23:28 30/12 01:03 30/12 23:08 31/12 00:42 31/12 22:48 01/01 00:21 EUROPE 26/12 07:07 26/12 08:40 26/12 10:14 27/12 06:47 27/12 08:20 27/12 09:54 27/12 11:28 28/12 09:33 29/12 09:12 USA/CANADA 25/12 01:04 25/12 12:13 25/12 13:50 25/12 15:24 25/12 16:57 25/12 18:28 25/12 20:01 25/12 21:35 25/12 23:09 26/12 00:43 26/12 13:29 26/12 15:04 26/12 16:37 26/12 18:09 26/12 19:40 26/12 21:14 26/12 22:48 27/12 00:22 (Deleted) 27/12 13:08 27/12 14:43 27/12 16:16 27/12 17:49 27/12 19:21 27/12 20:54 27/12 22:28 (Deleted) 28/12 00:02 E-mail Disclaimer http://www.sunspace.co.za/emaildisclaimer.htm

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