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

HO-68
by Sangat Singh 22 Dec '09

22 Dec '09

Copied beacon from AOS to LOS 02:20 UTC Pass Sangat Singh, 9M2SS -- Sangat Singh 53, Jln. Perdana National Planetarium 50480 Kuala Lumpur (MALAYSIA) Mobile: +6012 283 8873 Office: +603 2278 7388 FAX: +603 2273 8873 Skype ID: sukhija

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AO-51 and AO-7 status
by Andrew Glasbrenner 22 Dec '09

22 Dec '09

AO-51 is almost back to normal. The normal repeater is running at 400mw, and the telemetry downlink at 620mw. After everything is reloaded and double checked, we'll shift the majority of power over to the repeater and turn the L uplink for the PBBS back on. Thank you to those who sent reports and telemetry over the last few days; it was helpful. Please understand if we don't get a chance to answer and thank you all individually. I also had a discussion with the primary AO-7 command station this evening, and he will begin to investigate what has happened to AO-7. There is a possibility that it simply glitched into another mode and is stuck there until it is commanded back, or until eclipses return. AO-7 is still solidly in continuous illumination at present. Be prepared, there may be much less palatable scenarios as well. This satellite is 35 years old, one of the oldest functional satellites anywhere, and to say we have had her on borrowed time is an understatement. Please post all observations of activity on the downlinks to amsat-bb; we really only need to know if you did hear it. Check 435.100 along with the transponder downlinks and beacons. Thanks and 73, Drew KO4MA AMSAT VP Operations

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Re: Installing/running WISP in Vista 64 bit problem
by Mineo Wakita 22 Dec '09

22 Dec '09

Please refer my_web for Vista 32 bit, http://www.ne.jp/asahi/hamradio/je9pel/wispvist.htm JE9PEL, Mineo Wakita

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nova
by Dads 22 Dec '09

22 Dec '09

Hi: I have had Nova for years and when I put it on my new computer I can,t get it to go to the main menu and file to register it with my number. I mean my serial number. Do I have to buy a new one ???? Jerry w0sat

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Eagle & P3E status?
by KG0MW-Chad Phillips 22 Dec '09

22 Dec '09

Just wondering if anyone has the thread about the status of P3E and Eagle. I have been away for six years and am rebuilding the station now. Just trying to figure out what gear to build for what birds. Thanks in advance, Chad kg0mw - EN13

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new satellite project in the Netherlands
by Henk, PA3GUO 22 Dec '09

22 Dec '09

Source: http://www.bits-chips.nl/nieuws/bekijk/artikel/lofar-krijgt-broertje-in-de-… Our 'Delfi-C3' university is involved again, maybe ? .... Henk, PA3GUO Lofar gets brother in the room December 17, 2009 December 17, 2009 STW has a project approved by Astron, TU Delft, Twente University and six companies to a network of small satellites in orbit around the moon to bring. STW has a project approved by Astron, TU Delft, Twente University and six companies to a network of small satellites in orbit around the moon to bring. "At last a space project under Dutch direction." "At last a space project under Dutch direction." Astronomers call it the Dark Ages, the period between approximately 400 thousand and 400 million years after the Big Bang. Astronomers call it the Dark Ages, the period between approximately 400 thousand and 400 million years after the Big Bang. Telescopes capture still the afterglow of this spectacular beginning of the universe, as signals of the first stars 400 million years later, but in between was silent. Telescopes still capture the afterglow of this spectacular beginning of the universe, as signals of the first stars 400 million years later, but in between was silent. Never has anyone a signal that the universe of toddler received. Never has anyone a signal that the universe of toddler received. Naturally, space engineers are jumping at the first picture to kieken. Naturally, space engineers are jumping at the first picture to kieken. >From the earth that is certainly not succeed. From the earth that is certainly not succeed. It is redshifted into the radio waves from hydrogen, the universe in the Dark Ages probably dominated. It is redshifted into the radio waves from hydrogen, the universe probably dominated in the Dark Ages. These low-frequency radiation with a frequency of less than 30 MHz is not the ionosphere of the earth. These low-frequency radiation with a frequency of less than 30 MHz is not the Ionosphere of the Earth. Among the 10 MHz it is even completely stopped. Among the 10 MHz it is just completely stopped. Moreover there are other sources of interference, such as regurgitation of the sun and man-made signals that have been established. Moreover there are other sources of interference, such as regurgitation of the sun and man-made signals that have been established. Radio telescopes on Earth, such as LOFAR sensor network in Drenthe and adjacent regions, so look for the part of the spectrum from 30 to 240 MHz. Radio telescopes on Earth, such as LOFAR sensor network in Drenthe and adjacent regions, so look for the part of the spectrum from 30 to 240 MHz. A swarm of satellites no bigger than a carton of milk can perform measurements on Earth can not. A swarm of satellites no bigger than a carton of milk can perform measurements on Earth can not. The alternative a telescope in orbit around the earth, economically and technologically that there is not. The alternative a telescope in orbit around the earth, Economically and technologically that there is not. What do you, as a telescope aperture of ten to one hundred kilometers needs. What do you, as a telescope or aperture needs to one hundred kilometers. "There is only one solution: a network of small satellites - we speak of nano satellites - in space," says Chris Verhoeven, associate professor Structured Electronic Design of the TU Delft. "There is only one solution: a network of small satellites - we speak of nano satellites - in space," says Chris Verhoeven, associate professor Structured Electronic Design of the TU Delft. "In fact, the closest most appropriate place to measure the back of the moon, where the satellites are shielded." "In fact, the closest most appropriate place to measure the back of the moon, where the satellites are shielded." Lofar must to Mon Lofar must to Wed STW has recently approved a project to do it to get. STW has recently approved a project to do it to get. Olfar called for Orbiting Low Frequency Array. Olfar called for Orbiting Low Frequency Array. Astron At the helm, the TU Delft and the University of Twente. Astron At the helm, the TU Delft and the University of Twente. Verhoeven, the aerospace engineering and signal processing on his behalf, his fellow Mark Twente Twente Bentum of the Telecommunication Engineering Group, the communication - the fibers of Lofar should be replaced by wireless methods. Verhoeven, the aerospace engineering and signal processing on his Behalf, his fellow Mark Twente Twente Bentum of the Telecommunication Engineering Group, the communication - the fibers of Lofar should be replaced by wireless methods. Astron supplies the radio télécopie expertise. Astron supplies the radio telecopy expertise. Furthermore participate Axiom IC chip companies, National Semiconductors and Systematic Design, electronics and aerospace companies operating Aemics Isis and Dutchspace. Furthermore participate Axiom IC chip companies, National Semiconductors and Systematic Design, electronics and aerospace companies operating Aemics Isis and Dutchspace. Navigation Navigation "Our test calculations show that a realistic option for around the moon to create a satellite network. "Our test calculations show that a realistic option for around the moon to create a satellite network. Within the STW project we continue to develop," says Bentum. Within the STW project that we develop further ", says Bentum. That does not mean that only in theory and design. That does not mean that only in theory and design. "Over four years we have finished the first hardware. "Over four years we have finished the first hardware. At the best, then they can in the air." At the best, then they can in the air. "How they surface of the earth to the moon to come, is still under investigation. How it from the surface to the moon to come, is still under investigation. "You can volladen a rocket, or piggyback on other launches, and then micropropulsie of satellites orbiting the Earth to the Moon to move." "You can volladen a rocket, or piggyback on other launches, and then micropropulsie Orbiting satellites of the Earth to the Moon to move." Part of the technology can already be tested in space, complete with Verhoeven. Part of the technology can already be tested in space, complete with Verhoeven. His students and Aerospace Electrical knut already ordered a satellite the size of a carton of milk together. His students and Aerospace Electrical knut already ordered a satellite the size of a carton of milk together. This Delfi-C3 hitchhiked last year on an Indian rocket. This Delfi-C3 hitchhiked last year on an Indian rocket. "We work on a successor for some time, the Delfi-n3Xt. "We work on a successor for some time, the Delfi-n3Xt. This can for example take the radio receiver," said Verhoeven. That can be the radio receiver to take, "says Verhoeven. "The nice thing about a network that is not a full time occupation need to be started", says Bentum. "The nice thing about a network that is not a full time occupation need to be started", says Bentum. "You can slowly build up the swarm. "You can slowly build up the swarm. Given the cost space entails, is that really useful. Given the cost of space entails, that is really useful. For optimum performance, there are fifty satellites, we estimate but you have five useful astronomical measurements. For optimum performance, there are fifty satellites, we estimate, but you have five useful astronomical measurements. They might not give the best results, but always the first. " That might not give the best results, but always the first. " Astronomical measurements are not the only value of the satellite network, emphasized Verhoeven. Astronomical measurements are not the only value of the satellite network, emphasized Verhoeven. "The technology we are developing will benefit many other systems. "The technology we are developing will benefit many other systems. We want our satellite example using pulsars to determine their position. We want our satellite example using pulsars to determining their position. You should be able to pull that technology to a navigation independent of GPS. " You should be Able to pull the technology into a navigation system independent of GPS. " The best of the whole initiative is that Verhoeven is still a major space project finally comes again under Dutch direction. The best of the whole initiative is that Verhoeven is still a major space project finally comes again under Dutch direction. "It's more than thirty years ago, when the Dutch Astronomical Satellite was launched." "It's more than thirty years ago, when the Dutch Astronomical Satellite was launched." Nevertheless Olfar also welcomes external contributions. Nevertheless Olfar also welcomes external contributions. "It may very well be that other parties shackling and satellite contributions. "It may very well be that other parties shack ment and satellite contributions. That is one advantage of the technological and financial flexibility of our space network." That is one advantage of the technological and financial flexibility of our space network. " Paul van Gerven Paul van Gerven

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RS-30 TELEM Date: 22-12-2009 Time: 16:47:37 UTC
by CA3SOC Raul Romero 22 Dec '09

22 Dec '09

-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Date: 22-12-2009 Time: 16:47:37 US 161 IBS 11 USUN 0 ISUN 0 ITXA 65 ITXB 66 TTXA 65 TTXB 66 TNAP 80 TAB 66 MSEP 2 MCON 53 SMA 88 SMB 69 MRXA 3 MRXB 2 OnBoard Voltage: 14,007 V OnBoard Current: 0,22 mA Charge Voltage from Solar battery: 0 V Charge current from solar battery 0 mA D.C. current of the 435 MHz TX A: 650 mA D.C. current of the 145 MHz TX B: 660 mA Temperature of the 435 MHz TX A: 65 °C Temperature of the 145 MHz TX B: 66 °C Temperature of the Navigation Unit: 80 °C Temperature of onboard battery: 66 °C operational Mode of power supply: 2 operational mode of controller: 53 operational mode of channel A: 88 operational mode of channel B: 69 operational mode of RX A: 3 operational mode of RX B: 2 --------------------------------------------------------------------- "Are you still wasting your time with spam?... There is a solution!" Protected by GIANT Company's Spam Inspector The most powerful anti-spam software available. http://mail.spaminspector.com

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wisp32, ic-821h and kct/t setup ??
by Bruce R Brown 22 Dec '09

22 Dec '09

It's been a long time since i needed help with Wisp setup. I am trying to setup wisp to work with the icom 821h. I am using the Kansas City tracker and tuner. The tracker part works ok..the tuner does not. The radio is set at 1200baud and address is 4ch. The kct/t is set for ttl output on port A. In the station setup under rotators: radio is ic821 port is A set for 1200,8,n,1 bands are set...rx 144 430...tx 144 430 I did not calibrate the rotors clicked ok exit station setup using ao-51 9k6 at 435.150 for satellite click on run this pass...screen comes up tnc blinks 3 times,it's good to go...antennas track ok. frequencies do not change on the radio. read the rr.ini file and radio is in sat mode before wisp is run. Do you have to run "calibrate rotors" in the station setup/rotators box? Do you have te edit the rr.ini file? Any suggestions or help appreciated as always Bruce R Brown ke0lx

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Emailing: wisp32, icom 821h, kansas city tracker_tuner setup
by Bruce R Brown 22 Dec '09

22 Dec '09

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Re: HO-68 first QSO over Europe
by Mateusz 22 Dec '09

22 Dec '09

----- Original Message ----- From: "?. ?????????????" <ekaf(a)in.gr> To: <amsat-bb(a)amsat.org> Sent: Monday, December 21, 2009 9:05 PM Subject: [amsat-bb] HO-68 first QSO over Europe > Dear friends, > HO-68 over Europe is a reality, but with some degree of frustation. I > heard the bird at 10 degrees (loc KM17), I called and I made two QSO's > with RZ6MB and Nikolay, UR5BFX, with excellent signals. May be these are > the first QSOs over Europe with the new chinese bird. ---------------- sorry we were faster :) http://www.enduro.idl.pl/audio_sat/first_qso_xw1_18_12_2009_europe.mp3 But when the satellite reached an elevation of 30 degrees, I was not able to enter the uplink channel. I heard some calls from Nikolay, and a couple of minutes later I heard HB9OAB calling and calling through the wlole pass, but I was not able to enter the repeater. I suspect that many station were trying to enter, but the only station heard was HB9OAB with a strong signal. Do you have any explanation? > Any way I thank our chinese colleagues for this Chrismas present and I > hope to enjoy the next passes, > 73 de SV1EEK -------------------- I looks like lower sensitivity of the sat receiver or very big troposferic scatter of transmitted signals in 2m band (?) Matt SQ7DQX

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