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

Re: NOAA-19 launched
by Mineo Wakita 07 Feb '09

07 Feb '09

Hello DK3WN Mike, http://www.nasa.gov/mp4/312237main_van_020609_noaa_launch_pod.mp4 JE9PEL, Mineo Wakita

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NOAA-19 launched
by Mineo Wakita 07 Feb '09

07 Feb '09

NOAA-N-Prime (NOAA-19) launched at 10:22UTC, 6 Feb 2009. WXtoImg Version 2.9.3 Released. This new version supports NOAA-19. NOAA-19 1 33591U 09005A 09037.47464079 -.00000043 00000-0 00000+0 0 16 2 33591 098.7318 346.7380 0015655 243.2097 116.8530 14.10795454 03 http://www.nasa.gov/mission_pages/NOAA-N-Prime/main/ http://www.wxtoimg.com/ http://www.ne.jp/asahi/hamradio/je9pel/noaapice.htm JE9PEL, Mineo Wakita

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GO-32 status?
by John Marranca, Jr 06 Feb '09

06 Feb '09

Does anyone know if GO-32 is operational at this time? The http://oscar.dcarr.org list shows no activity... Thanks! 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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NOAA-N Prime (noaa18) oops (should be noaa-19)
by Alan Sieg WB5RMG 06 Feb '09

06 Feb '09

NOAA-N Prime (noaa18) oops (should be noaa-19) NOAA-N Prime (noaa18) oops (should be noaa-19) NOAA-N Prime (noaa18) oops (should be noaa-19) No excuses necessary - I'm over 50 ! I'm allowed to have official 'senior moments' . . . 73 for now /;^) -- <- 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' ->

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NOAA-N Prime (noaa18) launched today
by Alan Sieg WB5RMG 06 Feb '09

06 Feb '09

The latest NOAA satellite was successfully launched early this morning. More information can be found on the NASA website : http://www.nasa.gov/mission_pages/NOAA-N-Prime/main/index.html 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' ->

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ISS Packet Question
by Harry Strahlendorf 06 Feb '09

06 Feb '09

Hi Gang, Does anyone know why the Unproto Path seems to change from day to day? Last Friday evening it was "RS0ISS-3." Then a few days later it was "RS0ISS-4." I have been advised to simply enter "ARISS" in my D-700 path statement and I should be okay, but I have not made an APRS contact since doing so. My inquisitive nature needs an answer as to why the Path keeps changing. Could I enter all the above path statements to be certain? Any and all info will be greatly appreciated. I monitored 145.825 MHz on a few passes over the eastern USA yesterday and did not hear any packet data. Also attempted to call NA1SS on 145.800/144.490, hoping that perhaps Mike was off duty and enjoying a few QSO's. Nothing heard. Is there any one website where we can get up-to-the minute news and info, or must I just go with trial and error attempts and hope to get lucky with making a voice contact? I was able to confirm a couple of contacts during the 25th Anniversary event, but want more and more! Sincerely & 73, Harry ~ KC2OJN

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Re: ISS Packet Question
by nader omer 06 Feb '09

06 Feb '09

Hi Harry I use to check up this side for fresh ISS info http://www.issfanclub.com/status/?mode=packet and this one too http://oscar.dcarr.org/index.php >Harry - KC2OJN wrote >Is there any one website where we can get up-to-the >minute news and info 73 Nader , st2nh www.st2nh.com

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DL94 on the satellites (and more) this weekend...
by Patrick STODDARD (WD9EWK/VA7EWK) 05 Feb '09

05 Feb '09

A group of Mexican hams will operate from grid DL94 near the town of Galeana, in the Mexican state of Nuevo Leon (south of Texas) starting at 0100 UTC Saturday (7 February 2008) through 1600 UTC Sunday (8 February 2008). This group is planning on working FM satellites as well as the linear-transponder satellites (VO-52, FO-29, AO-7). They plan on trying to work through the ISS, if it is available. Along with the planned satellite operating, they may also be on VHF SSB (around 50.120-50.125 MHz USB and 144.200 MHz USB) and might also be active during this weekend's Mexican RTTY contest on HF. The group is made up of the following operators: XE2MVS Orlando Salinas XE2NRG José de Los Reyes XE2NS Alfonso Tamez XE2YBG Benigno Gomez XE2YOM Oscar Martínez and Jesús Carranza (not currently licensed, but interested in ham radio) XE2MVS, XE2NS, and XE2YBG are experienced satellite operators. They will be happy to make QSOs with stations hoping to work the very rare grid DL94 this weekend. Please be sure to use the international phonetic alphabet and digits (i.e., "four-three" instead of "forty- three" to say 43), so they are able to clearly understand your English. Good luck, and 73! Patrick WD9EWK/VA7EWK http://www.wd9ewk.net/

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Re: Students call space station with home-built radio
by Tom Clark, K3IO 05 Feb '09

05 Feb '09

In addition to the information already posted, last Monday the CBC (Canadian Broadcasting Corp) show "AS IT HAPPENS" had a ~6 minute audio piece on the Humber College/VA3JUV contact with a very enthusiastic Sandra Magnus (KE5FYE) on the ISS end. Here in the Balto/Wash area, AS IT HAPPENS is carried on WAMU (88.5). To listen to the AIH audio, fetch this CBC .wmv file <http://www.cbc.ca/mrl3/8752/asithappens/20090202-aih-1.wmv> & QSY to a time ~16:50. The ISS audio is really great at ~21:30. ARISS is referred to as an "offshoot of NASA" at ~18:40 and "ham radio" is mentioned once. 73, Tom

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re Pin diodes
by Angus 05 Feb '09

05 Feb '09

Hello all, I wonder if anyone is using Pin Diodes for switching IN/OUT pre-amplifiers or using them in a polarity control box. I have spoken to Mak SV1BSX (very many thanks Mak) and he has given me some very helpful advice, but I wonder if anyone has got them working and if so how and what diodes did they use. Any circuit diagrams? regards Gus M0IKB -- I am using the free version of SPAMfighter. We are a community of 5.9 million users fighting spam. SPAMfighter has removed 8490 of my spam emails to date. Get the free SPAMfighter here: http://www.spamfighter.com/len The Professional version does not have this message

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