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

AO-51 back?
by Eric Knaps, ON4HF 23 May '09

23 May '09

Hello guys, I have made a nice contact on AO-51 this afternoon at 17:40 utc. I guess the transponder is up and running again? 73, Eric. -- Amateur radio station ON4HF Eric Knaps Waterstraat 30 B-3980 Tessenderlo Belgium Tel. +32472985876 (mobile) http://www.on4hf.be

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AO-51 not heard
by John Price 23 May '09

23 May '09

Just listened to the 13:00z pass of here in FM07 and nothing heard from the satellite. Could it have crashed again? 73's << John -- N4QWF Amateur Radio Operator AO-7,AO-27,FO-29,SO-50,AO-51,VO-52,ISS Email N4QWF(a)AMSAT.ORG Echolink nodes #110903 -L #388463 http://home.comcast.net/~n4qwf/site/ Formerly KC4AHW VK3FEZ Amsat Member #27845 DXCC #33,478 VUCC SAT #135 WAS SAT #296 51 on AO-51 #13 LON -79.256 LAT 37.459 Grid FM07il >From the Foothills of the Blueridge *Life should not be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well preserved body, but rather to skid in broadside, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming - "WOW, What a ride!"

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Re: AMSAT-BB Digest, Vol 4, Issue 238
by Michael J Finn 23 May '09

23 May '09

Hi all I need help getting my LVB tracker to talk with my computer. It seems to be USB but has a RS 232 port. That means I have to use a USB to Serial adaptor with I did, but I can't seem to get the downloaded program to talk with the LVB. I downloaded the FTDI interface, but no luck. Can someone help email me at wb7qxu(a)juno.com thanks mike ____________________________________________________________ Criminal Lawyers - Click here. http://thirdpartyoffers.juno.com/TGL2141/fc/BLSrjpTOVoK5pPlobgaOa5Y25D1dOPk…

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looking for updated keplerian elements for CP6 and PharmaSat
by Shamai "SAM" Opfer 23 May '09

23 May '09

Hi, I am trying to receive CP6 and PharmaSat, however, I couldn't find keps sets that will generate satellite position that is consistent with PharmaSat dashboard at http://pharmasat.engr.scu.edu/Dashboard/ or with what the CP6 parsing software is indicating... Does anyone know where can I find the most updated keps? Needless to say that I haven't succeeded to hear the satellites yet... thanks & 73 Shamai 4Z1WS

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Photos from Dayton 2009
by Phil Karn Jr 23 May '09

23 May '09

I have placed my personal photos from Dayton 2009 on my personal website as http://www.ka9q.net/Dayton These include some of Owen Garriott, W5LFL, and Richard Garriott, W5KWQ. The full resolution versions are in the simple directory http://www.ka9q.net/Dayton/hires Anyone doing a publication is welcome to use any of these photos in exchange for a simple photo credit. Warning: these photos are completely unsorted, have no captions, and contain some that are useless. When I get some time I'll make a more proper album. 73, Phil, KA9Q

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AO-51 11:16Z Pass EM97
by Josh Smith 23 May '09

23 May '09

Is AO-51 currently operational - I wasn't able to hear anything during the 11:16Z pass over my QTH. Thanks, Josh Smith KD8HRX email/jabber: juicewvu(a)gmail.com phone: 304.237.9369(c) () ascii ribbon campaign - against html e-mail /\ www.asciiribbon.org - against proprietary attachments

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Russia 'to save its ISS modules'
by David - KG4ZLB 22 May '09

22 May '09

Click this! <http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/science/nature/8064060.stm> 73 -- David KG4ZLB www.kg4zlb.com

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AO-51
by Andrew Glasbrenner 22 May '09

22 May '09

We are just about finished with the reload, and after collecting a little more WOD telemetry and uploading the SQRX software we will turn the repeater back on. I'm sorry if the updates have been slim, but with this happening during Dayton with 2/3rds of the command team away from home, it's been a hectic week between AMSAT and our day jobs. Take the time to enjoy a few of the lesser used satellites, and 51 will be back before you can say ECHO LIMA EIGHTY EIGHT. 73, Drew KO4MA

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iss 9k6 today?
by Mr Jeffrey L Ross 22 May '09

22 May '09

hi folks, in the latest sat report 141 they are reporting that the ISS downlink/uplink is 9k6. is this true, see they did just change the digi to rs0iss-3. it was rs0iss-4. I hit it the other day at 1k2 (1200baud) kc8gkf-5

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1.2ghz all mode
by w7lrd＠comcast.net 22 May '09

22 May '09

ooops here's the link http://cgi.ebay.com/ICOM-IC-1271A-1-2-GHX-ALL-MODE-W-ATV-1200_W0QQcmdZViewI…

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1.2Ghz all mode
by w7lrd＠comcast.net 22 May '09

22 May '09

I saw this on ebay. It is not mine, just passing the info along. 73 Bob W7LRD

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Office Closed
by Martha 22 May '09

22 May '09

The AMSAT office will be closed on Monday, May 25th in observance of Memorial Day -- 73- Martha

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Re: [Mw] Pre Fab Coax sections
by TexasRF＠aol.com 22 May '09

22 May '09

This is certainly a novel approach to making UG21 connectors work with LMR400 cable. But, considering you can buy brand new N connectors with silver plated center pin for only $5.95 (at Texas Towers) it seems like a lot of work to maybe reuse an old connector. New UG21 connectors cost as much as one that fits properly so there is no cost savings going that route. Regular L:MR400 uses a copper plated aluminum center conductor. Messing with the center conductor on that cable is going to damage the copper plating; making it impossible to solder. 73, Gerald Williamson K5GW General Manager/Texas Towers In a message dated 5/21/2009 8:00:02 P.M. Central Daylight Time, n5gdb(a)austin.rr.com writes: Glenn Little and others, There is a neat way to use type N connectors on LMR400 and LMR400UF. I wrote an article for QST/QEX on the method and passed it to Ray Mack, W5IFS, who is an editor for QEX. He has not passed the article on as yet, though. Basically, the diameter of the inner conductor is too large for the typical N connector, therefore that diameter must be reduced to fit. The way to do that reduction effectively when you are making up a number of cables is to make a set of "Center Conductor Reduction Dies." Start with inch-long sections of 3/8-inch cold rolled steel and drill all the way through each piece with a series of numbered drills starting with the largest drill that is the diameter of the center conductor and ending with the drill that just enters the center pin of the N connector. This work is best done on a metal working lathe to get a concentric hole. Center drill the entry end to provide a starting chamfer. Using a thin cutoff wheel in your Dremel Moto-Tool, make two cross cuts on the centerline to about 1/8-inch below the chamfer on that end and once on the other end without a chamfer. Now, using the dies in descending sequence, chuck the die in an electric drill. Strip the end of the cable and expose a little more of the center conductor than is needed. Insert the cable into the reduction die and spin the drill motor until the end reaches the insulation (there will be a short section of unreduced center conductor). Reverse the die in the drill and finish the cut to the insulation. Move to the next die. Occasionally, trim the copper flash that develops. Stop when the center conductor enters the center pin of the N connector. For LMR400UF, you must make the center conductor a solid conductor by tinning the exposed center conductor. Again, inspect the face of the insulation and remove any copper flash to prevent a possible short. Now, you can assemble the cable to the N connector just as you would assemble it using RG8 cable. The cutting edges of the reduction die are those slots that you cut using the Dremel (you could do it with a hack saw as I did at first, but the Dremel is much faster). I have assembled about 40 N-M and N-F connectors to LMR400 cables using this method which really beats trying to reduce the center conductor with a file when you have many connectors to install. 73, Lloyd Crawford, N5GDB, EM10bf n5gdb(a)austin.rr.com Roadrunners Microwave Group ----- Original Message ----- From: "D. McGarrett" <dmcgarrett(a)optonline.net> To: "Glenn Little WB4UIV" <glennmaillist(a)bellsouth.net> Cc: "Microwave list" <microwave(a)echo.valinet.com>; "'Amsat - BBs'" <amsat-bb(a)amsat.org>; "Jim Sanford" <wb4gcs(a)amsat.org> Sent: Thursday, May 21, 2009 6:41 PM Subject: Re: [Mw] [amsat-bb] Pre Fab Coax sections > Glenn Little WB4UIV wrote: >> If you like throwing money at the problem, try Pasternack. >> >> 5 feet at $83.00 at S. M. Electronics. >> 5 feet at $78.25 at Pasternack. >> >> I always build my own. That way I can only blame myself for bad cables. >> >> 73 >> Glenn >> WB4UIV >> >> >> > I don't have a solution for you, but when I was a working engineer, I > found that Pasternack was one of > the most expensive solutions (to anything!) there was. I never heard of > S.M. Electronics. Google will > give you a list of connector manufacturers and sales people. I'm with > Glenn--build your own! LMR-xx cable is a product of Times > Microwave. Excellent cable! > (If you can use LMR-400, it will be a lot cheaper, but you _can't_ use > regular type N connectors on it.) > On the other hand, type N connectors are a lot easier to use than the GD > UHF connectors, and > work a heck of a lot better--but you probably know that already. > _______________________________________________ > Microwave mailing list > microwave(a)lists.valinet.com > http://www.valinet.com/mailman/listinfo/microwave > _______________________________________________ Microwave mailing list microwave(a)lists.valinet.com http://www.valinet.com/mailman/listinfo/microwave **************Recession-proof vacation ideas. Find free things to do in the U.S. (http://travel.aol.com/travel-ideas/domestic/national-tourism-week?ncid=emlc…)

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Re: Additional CHF 15K transfer [HRD financing, Sent in Error]
by Simon (HB9DRV) 22 May '09

22 May '09

Sorry about this - wrong CC, should not have been sent :( Simon Brown, HB9DRV www.ham-radio-deluxe.com ----- Original Message ----- From: Simon (HB9DRV) ----- Original Message ----- From: Jules Marilus To: 'Simon Brown (Sysgem AG)' Sent: Wednesday, May 06, 2009 4:14 PM Subject: Additional CHF 15K transfer Hi Simon Today you transferred...

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Fw: Additional CHF 15K transfer
by Simon (HB9DRV) 22 May '09

22 May '09

Simon Brown, HB9DRV www.ham-radio-deluxe.com ----- Original Message ----- From: Jules Marilus To: 'Simon Brown (Sysgem AG)' Sent: Wednesday, May 06, 2009 4:14 PM Subject: Additional CHF 15K transfer Hi Simon Today you transferred additional CHF 15 K to your account. Please confirm the following: You suggested and Sysgem agreed: You will get from Sysgem CHF 100K and with this payment · Sysgem does not owe you any more money and Sysgem is also acquiring all your Sysgem shares. Sysgem will pay you CHF 50K in the first half of 2009 and the remaining CHF 50K in the first half of 2010. With today's transfer of CHF 15K Sysgem has paid to you in total CHF 40K. Thank you and best regards Jules jules(a)marilus.de Von: Simon Brown (Sysgem AG) [mailto:simon.brown@sysgem.com] Gesendet: Donnerstag, 30. April 2009 20:44 An: jules(a)marilus.de Cc: 'Mike Schofield'; 'Ami Toren' Betreff: Re: 25k Money Transfer second email please confirm Hi Jules, I agree to this and have transferred the first CHF 25k. Simon Brown, HB9DRV www.ham-radio-deluxe.com ----- Original Message ----- From: Jules Marilus To: 'Simon Brown (Sysgem AG)' Cc: 'Mike Schofield' ; 'Ami Toren' Sent: Thursday, April 30, 2009 6:36 PM Subject: 25k Money Transfer second email please confirm Hi Simon I am sending this email again. May be you did not receive my first email. Please confirm. Thanks Have a nice evening. Regards Jules Hi Simon I would like to confirm with this email what we have already agreed and confirmed with our Skype chat from today. I confirm that you can transfer form Sysgem's account CHF 25'000 (twenty five thousand). Please confirm, by accepting this money you agree in principal to sell your shares and give up the outstanding loan for the amount you suggested. Ami Toren will negotiate with you the details of the agreement (contract) and will then present it to the shareholders as agreed in the EGA this morning. Regards Jules

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Design a satellite
by Nitin Muttin [VU3TYG] 22 May '09

22 May '09

This would be of interest for the little ones :-) http://www.eduweb.com/portfolio/designsatellite/ 73's Nitin [VU3TYG] www.amsatindia.org ________________________________________________

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Houston AMSAT Net now on Echolink
by Bruce 21 May '09

21 May '09

The Houston AMSAT Net is now being carried live every week on Echolink in the conference *AMSAT* on Tuesday 8PM Central Time (Wednesday 0100z summers and 0200z winters). If I get word that there is an ARISS contact and the *AMSAT* conference is being used, it will preempt the net. After June 1, 2009, Echolink will be the only method of receiving the live feed. We will no longer feed the live internet feed that we had been doing on SkyScanner Satellite Radio Network. Our podcast and mp3 files will be available as usual after the net is complete. 73...bruce kk5do

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Pre Fab Coax sections
by Jim Sanford 21 May '09

21 May '09

All: I'm hoping to get my 2m - 3456 antennas erected this summer. To help, I've decided to throw $$ at the problem & save time thru purchase of coax jumpers to go between antennas ans preamp or switch. I seek recommendations regarding fabricators of tested LMR 600 sections with N-connectors installed. Lengths would range from 7 to 27 feet. Thanks & 73, Jim wb4gcs(a)amsat.org

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Test
by Dave Webb KB1PVH 21 May '09

21 May '09

Testing my email Dave KB1PVH Sent from my Verizon Wireless BlackBerry

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Test
by Dave Webb KB1PVH 21 May '09

21 May '09

Just testing. Dave KB1PVH Sent from my Verizon Wireless BlackBerry

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CP-6 telemetry
by Mike Rupprecht 21 May '09

21 May '09

2009-05-21 16:27:33.160 UTC: [26 Bytes KISS Frame (without CRC)] 1 > C0 00 9C 6C 86 A0 40 40 E0 9C 6C 86 A0 40 40 61 03 F0 04 43 21 > 4F 4D 4D 20 41 C0 .-.COMM A 2009-05-21 16:27:34.790 UTC: [148 Bytes KISS Frame (without CRC)] 1 > C0 00 9C 6C 86 A0 40 40 E0 9C 6C 86 A0 40 40 61 03 F0 19 3F 21 > 04 08 0C 01 02 2E 1E D5 0B 05 46 A9 FF 2C C3 D0 3F 03 6C 93 41 > 20 1F C1 BD 03 07 52 53 2D 2D C1 9B 03 07 4D 61 3D 3E C1 BA 61 > 06 04 5D AD 1E 1E C2 04 00 B7 27 B9 B8 C1 10 01 0A 0F 04 00 81 > 30 30 30 B8 B8 8B C7 6A 0E FD FF 1C E7 8B C7 6A 0E F2 FF 6E 101 > E4 01 01 00 00 04 66 26 08 43 FF FF FF FF 38 CD 08 39 0E 39 121 > FF FF 00 00 0C 01 02 2C 1E FD C8 C6 00 00 6F 32 BF 01 2E 34 141 > 1C 0A 00 00 78 00 42 C0 ===================================================== Sensor Snapshot: Packet Type: 25 Sequence Number: 1087 JP5: Solar Panel Voltage: 5.012 V Solar Panel Current: 20.221 mA Magnetometer Current: 9.191 mA Magnetometer A: 70 Magnetometer B: 169 Internal Temp: -31.207 degC External Temp: 18.710 degC 3V SP: 3.059 V JP6: Solar Panel Voltage: 4.894 V Solar Panel Current: 115.809 mA Magnetometer Current: 5.515 mA Magnetometer A: 108 Magnetometer B: 147 Internal Temp: 27.757 degC External Temp: 28.659 degC 3V SP: 3.027 V JP7: Solar Panel Voltage: 4.447 V Solar Panel Current: 5.515 mA Magnetometer Current: 12.868 mA Magnetometer A: 82 Magnetometer B: 83 Internal Temp: 18.071 degC External Temp: 18.071 degC 3V SP: 3.027 V JP8: Solar Panel Voltage: 3.647 V Solar Panel Current: 5.515 mA Magnetometer Current: 12.868 mA Magnetometer A: 77 Magnetometer B: 97 Internal Temp: 9.429 degC External Temp: 8.967 degC 3V SP: 3.027 V JP9: Solar Panel Voltage: 4.376 V Solar Panel Current: 11.029 mA Magnetometer Current: 7.353 mA Magnetometer A: 93 Magnetometer B: 173 Internal Temp: 29.590 degC External Temp: 29.590 degC 3V SP: 3.043 V CDH Data: RF Amp A Current: 36.765 mA RF Amp B Current: 0.000 mA 3V CDH: 2.871 V RF Amp Temp: 22.137 degC 3V Comm A: 2.902 V 3V Comm B: 2.886 V VSUM: 4.541 V Power Data: CDH Current: 29.412 mA SPA Current: 1.838 mA SPB Current: 18.382 mA Comm A Current: 27.574 mA Comm B Current: 7.353 mA Payload Current: 0.000 mA CDH Temp: 16.238 degC Comm A Temp: 16.238 degC Comm B Temp: 16.238 degC 3V SPA: 2.886 V 3V SPB: 2.886 V Battery A Data: Prot Byte: DISCHARGING_ENABLED CHARGING_ENABLED CHARGE_PROTECTION CELL_OVERVOLTAGE_FAULT (0x-75) Status Byte: 199 Voltage: 4.138 V Temp: 14.000 degC Currrent: -5.000 mA Acc Cur: -1593.000 mA Battery B Data: Prot Byte: DISCHARGING_ENABLED CHARGING_ENABLED CHARGE_PROTECTION CELL_OVERVOLTAGE_FAULT (0x-75) Status Byte: 199 Voltage: 4.138 V Temp: 14.000 degC Currrent: -10.000 mA Acc Cur: -1764.500 mA CDH: Status: SENSOR_SNAP_NOW (0x01) State: Pre Ops Reset Count: 0 Payload Control: CHECK_PAYLOAD (0x04) Comm: Status: XCVR_CAL READY SEL_RX SEL_RF (0x66) CC1000 CAL: 38 CC1000 POW: 8 CC1000 RSSI: 67 Payload: Status: TESTING EXECUTING NEED_SS NAMES_READY CHUNK_READY INFO_READY KILL_ME (0x-1) Proc Temp: -31.207 degC 3V PL: 4.000 V 5V PL: 4.000 V Timers: Normal Ops: 576824 Sensor Snap Rate: 57 ADCS Snap Rate: 14 Beacon Rate: 57 CDH Snaps Left to Take: 65535 ADCS Snaps Left to Take: 0 Last Error: Timestamp: 21-May 18:32:33 Error Code: -3 Address: 0x0000c6c8 I2C Stats: Accepted: 12911 Rejected: 447 Read: 13358 Sent: 2588 Resent: 0 Failures: 120 CDH NRL Status: NRL Control: TAKE_STATUS CHECK_POWER (0x42) 73, Mike DK3WN

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Re: FT-817 Transmit Inhibit
by Clint Bradford 21 May '09

21 May '09

>> ... Is there a hidden menu option or some other way in software of preventing the radio going into transmit. You can transmit inhibit via the ACC JACK. That 8-pin, mini-DIN jack provides a closure to ground during transmission, ALC, a transmitter- inhibit pin, and “band data” for connection to an external amplifier. Clint Bradford, K6LCS

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RS-22 Telem Over CHILE
by Raul Romero 21 May '09

21 May '09

------------------------------------- Date: 21-05-2009 Time: 11:52:02 UBS 137 IBS 32 USUN 145 ISUN 73 ITXA 0 ITXB 0 TTXA 109 TTXB 107 TNAP 108 TCTR 108 TSBA 103 TSBB 76 MODB 129 MODC 6 MTX 35 MRX 00 OnBoard Voltage: 13,7 V OnBoard Current: 0,32 mA Charge Voltage from Solar Batterie: 14,5 V Charge current from solar battery 0,73 mA D.C. current of the 435 MHz TX: 0 mA D.C. current of the 145 MHz TX: 0 mA Temperature of the 435 MHz TX: 9 °C Temperature of the 145 MHz TX: 7 °C Temperature of the Navigation Unit: 8 °C Temperature of the Controller: 8 °C Temperature of the inner case: 3 °C Temperature of the outer case: -24 °C Housekeeping info: 129 Housekeeping info: 6 Housekeeping info: 35 Housekeeping info: 00

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Flex-5000 as a satellite radio
by Michael Pfeuffer 21 May '09

21 May '09

Hi all, It looks like Flex is adding a VHF/UHF option to their Flex-5000 with us in mind: * Transmit Frequencies: 2m (144-148 MHz) and 70 cm (430-450 MHz) * Receive Frequencies: VHF (132-165 MHz) and UHF (420-465 MHz) * Low noise preamp: 1 dB NF * Frequency stability: ± 0.5 ppm (internal) or external 10 MHz reference * Standard Version: 30 watts on both VHF and UHF * High Power Version: 60 watts on both VHF and UHF (must be factory installed) * All mode support- supports SSB, FM, FM-N, CW and digital modes (ASFK) * Full duplex cross band operation mode - Satellite ready: B and J modes supported * Separate transmit and receive antenna connectors on VHF or UHF for satellite or transverter operation (requires power attenuation). "available late 2009" / price TBD Full details here: http://flex-radio.com/Products.aspx?topic=F5K_upgrades Now, picture that bandscope displaying a HEO passband... --Mike, WQ5C

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FO-29 Telem Over CHILE
by Raul Romero 21 May '09

21 May '09

HI HI 22 22 88 D5 8F Ø5 Ø5 25 ØØ 24 Ø1 Ø1 7Ø 4B 9A 95 FØ 7A F4 F2 F3 F4 AF HI HI 22 22 88 D5 8F Ø5 Ø5 25 ØØ 24 Ø1 Ø1 6D 4C 9B 97 FØ 87 F4 F1 F3 F5 AF 73 Raul CA3SOC

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