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Re: STS+ISS viewing
by Alan Sieg WB5RMG 19 Mar '09

19 Mar '09

N4QWF said : > The 00:03 pass of ISS/Shuttle over FM07 was just grand. > My wife and myself had a great view from our back deck. I'm sure glad yall got to see it. Couldn't see it from Huntsville - for some reason it wasn't dark enough. I think someone has been messin with the clocks... It is still March, isn't it? /;^) -- <- 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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Re: STS+ISS viewing (Wednesday) - Oops ...
by Alan Sieg WB5RMG 18 Mar '09

18 Mar '09

S`what I get, trying to use my memory for more than a few seconds at a time. ** Should have stated ** Here in N.Alabama starting just after 7pm, out of the WestSouthWest, up to 30 degrees in the NW, and then down towards the North ... I'm sure everyone already figured that one out... 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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STS+ISS viewing tonite
by Alan Sieg WB5RMG 18 Mar '09

18 Mar '09

Should be great STS+ISS viewing tonite for SouthEastern US at least... Check http://www.heavens-above.com or http://nasa.gov for more detail: Here is N.Alabama starting just after 7pm out of the WNW, up to 30 degrees in the NW, and then down towards the North ... Should be really bright !!! Enjoy /;^) -- <- 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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moonraker crossed yagi
by Peter Gibson 18 Mar '09

18 Mar '09

Go for wimo yagi Look on internet

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Re: SOHLA-1 oparation start
by Mineo Wakita 18 Mar '09

18 Mar '09

Prediction(UTC) Correction 19 Mar 04:25 20 Mar 15:53 21 Mar 03:49, 14:46 22 Mar 15:16 23 Mar 03:13, 04:50 24 Mar 03:43, 05:22 JE9PEL, Mineo Wakita

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Moonraker Crossed Yagi
by Chris Bloy 18 Mar '09

18 Mar '09

Hi All, Ok, any comments on any Moonraker antennas? http://www.moonrakerukltd.com/Amateur-Radio/Beam-Antennas/Crossed-Yagi I am looking at getting the 70CMS and a 2Metre versions, but cannot find any reviews, other then they are a "CB Antenna" maker type comments? What antenna's have you guys got for a crossed yagi? -- Thanks, Chris Callsign: M0DQO AMSAT UK & GB3PC/GB3PD Membership Officer http://www.gb3pc.co.uk

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SOHLA-1 operation start
by Mineo Wakita 18 Mar '09

18 Mar '09

SOHLA-1 examination use started on 17 March 2009. The reception report was as a powerful signal in 18 March. The normal operation will start from 25 Mar. The examination use schedule of then as follows. Information 437.505MHz AFSK 1200bps AX.25 OBJECT E 1 33496U 09002E 09077.41247038 .00000497 00000-0 92137-4 0 1659 2 33496 098.0280 188.1849 0006449 198.4659 161.6367 14.69427465 7946 Prediction(UTC) 19 Mar 04:25, 15:53 21 Mar 03:49, 14:46, 15:16 23 Mar 03:13, 04:50 24 Mar 03:43, 05:22 http://www.ne.jp/asahi/hamradio/je9pel/sohlacwe.htm JE9PEL, Mineo Wakita

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AMSAT Awards
by Bruce 18 Mar '09

18 Mar '09

The beginning of 2009 has been the busiest for AMSAT Awards since I took over processing awards in 2001. We would like to welcome the following to the satellite community. They have made their first satellite contact and are now members of the AMSAT Satellite Communicators Club. Jack Barbera, WA1ZDV Marilyn Tillman, N4GMT Mount Nebo VHF Contest Club, NE5BO Rick Tillman, WA4NVM Chris Meyers, KC0YBM Richard Allen, N0CFL The following have earned the AMSAT Satellite Communications Achievement Award. Mount Nebo VHF Contest Club, NE5BO #483 Rick Tillman, WA4NVM #484 David Webb, KB1PVH #485 The following have earned the AMSAT South Africa Satellite Communications Achievement Award. Douglas Anoman, KC9MLN #US130 Rick Tillman, WA4NVM #US131 David Webb, KB1PVH #US132 The following have upgraded their AMSAT Sexagesimal Satellite Communication Achievement Award Rick Tillman, WA4NVM #147 To see all the awards visit http://www.amsat.org or http://www.amsatnet.com Bruce Paige, KK5DO AMSAT Director Contests and Awards ARRL Awards Manager (WAS, 5BWAS, VUCC), VE Houston AMSAT Net - Wed 0100z on SkyScanner Satellite Radio Network on Galaxy-25 @97° West, Transponder 23 (12115 Vert), Symbol Rate: 22425, APID: 1794 (DVB Free To Air) Also streaming MP3 at http://www.amsatnet.com Podcast at http://www.amsatnet.com/podcast.xml or iTunes Latest satellite news on the ARRL Audio News http://www.arrl.org

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Re: AO-51
by Michael Heim 18 Mar '09

18 Mar '09

ok.. thanks Tim. Looks like I've got something I need to look at. Didnt hear the S band downlink and I spot checked 435.150 with nothing heard. I'll look again tonight. Thanks Michael Heim ARS KD0AR ________________________________ From: "n3tl(a)bellsouth.net" <n3tl(a)bellsouth.net> To: Michael Heim <kd0ar(a)sbcglobal.net> Sent: Wednesday, March 18, 2009 8:26:03 AM Subject: Re: [amsat-bb] AO-51 Hey Mike, The 145.920/435.150 pair was up and working fine, albeit with only a few stations in there. I heard N9AMW, NL7VX, WA4NVM and N5ZNL. 73, Tim -------------- Original message from Michael Heim <kd0ar(a)sbcglobal.net>: -------------- > Tuned into AO-51 this morning (around 11:50 UTC) and I couldnt hear either > transponder. Is everything ok up there or am I having problems? > > Michael Heim > ARS KD0AR > > _______________________________________________ > 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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AO-51
by Michael Heim 18 Mar '09

18 Mar '09

Tuned into AO-51 this morning (around 11:50 UTC) and I couldnt hear either transponder. Is everything ok up there or am I having problems? Michael Heim ARS KD0AR

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