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

Out of the AMSAT Office
by Martha 08 May '09

08 May '09

I will be out of the office tomorrow. -- 73- Martha

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Dayton Room
by Martha 07 May '09

07 May '09

If I don't have a taker for the "AMSAT" room at Dayton by close of business tomorrow, I will cancel it. -- 73- Martha

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Satellite funding sources!
by Luc Leblanc 07 May '09

07 May '09

It seems that money is available and it is advertised publicly! I don't know if AMSAT-NA is aware of it? interested in it? sensible to it? able to refocused quickly their goals if any remains? Is a joint support offer to some researchers can be something to be explore? But in the mean time amateur are bystanders spinning their wheels on ice... Here is the text: Please be advised that the NSF Proposal & Award Policies & Procedures Guide (PAPPG) includes revised guidelines to implement the mentoring provisions of the America COMPETES Act (ACA) (Pub. L. No. 110-69, Aug. 9, 2007.) As specified in the ACA, each proposal that requests funding to support postdoctoral researchers must include a description of the mentoring activities that will be provided for such individuals. Proposals that do not comply with this requirement will be returned without review (see the PAPP Guide Part I: Grant Proposal Guide Chapter II for further information about the implementation of this new requirement). Beginning in 2009, NSF expects to launch two to three P-PODs every year, accommodating at least as many (two to six) individual satellite missions. This solicitation covers proposals for science missions to include satellite development, construction, testing and operation as well as data distribution and scientific analysis. More details at :http://www.nsf.gov/publications/pub_summ.jsp?ods_key=nsf09523 "-" "-" Luc Leblanc VE2DWE Skype VE2DWE www.qsl.net/ve2dwe WAC BASIC CW PHONE SATELLITE

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AMSAT Journal -Vol 32 - No3
by GW1FKY＠aol.com 06 May '09

06 May '09

Hi all, Received the latest issue of the "AMSAT Journal" in the post today here in Wales -UK. Congratulations and many thanks to all for the efforts in producing another very well documented edition, it is a pleasure to read the contributions once again.. I enjoyed looking back at "The First Decade". It also brought back many memories not just on the satellites but of all of those that played a key role for Amsat in the decade. As I reached the concluding article on P3E and the - "continued on page 27". I turned back the pages and had to smile to my self as a thought went through my mind. The concluding para on page 27 was adjacent the final para on the progress and process on "ITAR" The thought that had crossed my mind was - "BACK TO THE FUTURE". I trust all will be well and wish all Good Luck in this respect. Ken Eaton GW1FKY Amsat - UK Amsat NA

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Happy Birthday HAMSAT
by Bató András 06 May '09

06 May '09

Gentlemen, A group of Hungarian satellite enthusiasts are celebrating the fourth birthdy of HAMSAT by tracking it on all orbits today and makingas many Qs as pssible. Let us say thank you for all your endeavours in giving birth to this succesful bird. Best regards from HA2RD, HA5WH, HA5CH and HA6NN

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Cellphone Pass Predictions
by Pedro Converso 06 May '09

06 May '09

New facility to get satellite pass predictions on your cellphone available. (if your cellphone can do to Internet) Navigate to lu7aa.org.ar with your cellphone or mobile and select your closest location. You will get local time ordered predictions for popular birds, including DUration in minutes and maximum Elevation in degrees. List will show next passes from now on and up to a week in advance. List obtained will look as: * lu7aa.org.ar * Sats @ local time San Francisco, USA MON 4-MAY SATEL HH:MM DU EL ===== ===== == == RS-22 10:05 14 65 VO-52 10:07 11 18 NA-17 10:48 15 73 FO-29 10:49 16 35 AO-07 11:38 14 8 ... Sats Frequencies ARISS PK:145.825 FM DU:145.800 FM .... This list was developed using KB5MU ITpass program and Internet appl. by LU7ABF. Data & Keps updated twice daily. This free facility is at test, could be handy when you are in travel, planning your operation, or just to know which birds are coming. Comments/suggestions welcome. 73, lu7abf, Pedro Converso Lu7abf(a)amsat.org.ar www.amsat.org.ar

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Happy Birthday HAMSAT
by Prathap Kumar 05 May '09

05 May '09

Amsat India wishes HAMSAT a very happy 4th birthday. Thank you ISRO and all those made it possible. Best 73 Pop VU2POP Secy Amsat India

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Yaesu G5500 rotor trouble.
by N1HOQ 05 May '09

05 May '09

Hello group, I have a 6 year old G-5500 rotor on my portable SAT setup and upon setting it up tonight, I found that the EL rotor has ceased to work. AZ works fine. Checked the screw-on connector, checked the controller, etc. The rotor makes a clicking sound when the control is engaged, and a humming noise until released. At least the rotor is mounted only 6 feet off the ground, hi,hi. Any ideas before major surgery would be appreciated. TIA Shawn - N1HOQ #33948

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Quadfilar Construction
by Dave Guimont 05 May '09

05 May '09

Solder diagram for QuadfilarConstruct.zip can be found in QuadTopDiag.jpg: http://tinyurl.com/wb6lloOscar Questions directly to me please.... 73, Dave, WB6LLO dguimon1(a)san.rr.com Disagree: I learn.... Pulling for P3E...

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Dayton Reminder
by Martha 05 May '09

05 May '09

Please remember that the cutoff date for AMSAT/TAPR banquet tickets is May 11th. Please use the AMSAT store to make your reservations so I will have a "paper trail". Also, I still have one room left for Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights. Please call me at 301-589-6062 ASAP -- 73- Martha

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