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AO-51 is operational in 'normal' mode
by Gould Smith 30 Jul '09

30 Jul '09

I have most of the tasks uploaded. We are now in a no eclipse period, so we can run higher power levels. I will be bringing the power up slowly as I watch the response. I turned on TXB tonight in V/U mode 145.920/435.300 and instantly heard people talking. Both transponders are running about 500 mW. TXA is running digital telemetry, there is no uplink operational. 73, Gould, WA4SXM

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Re: AO-51 is operational in 'normal' mode
by Jim Jerzycke 30 Jul '09

30 Jul '09

Well done, and thanks to the Command Team! 73, Jim KQ6EA --- On Thu, 7/30/09, Gould Smith <gouldsmi(a)bellsouth.net> wrote: From: Gould Smith <gouldsmi(a)bellsouth.net> Subject: [amsat-bb] AO-51 is operational in 'normal' mode To: amsat-bb(a)amsat.org Date: Thursday, July 30, 2009, 8:01 PM I have most of the tasks uploaded. We are now in a no eclipse period, so we can run higher power levels. I will be bringing the power up slowly as I watch the response. I turned on TXB tonight in V/U mode 145.920/435.300 and instantly heard people talking. Both transponders are running about 500 mW. TXA is running digital telemetry, there is no uplink operational. 73, Gould, WA4SXM _______________________________________________ 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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amsat colloquim presentations
by Nick 30 Jul '09

30 Jul '09

Are the amsat colloquium presentations archived for viewing ? Thanks nick

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Re: ANDE released
by kc8ran＠cox.net 30 Jul '09

30 Jul '09

Copied in EN91. Timestamps are EDT (UTC-4) Fm POLLUX-1 To CQ Via TELEM <UI pid=F0 Len=112 >[15:03:57] MEMS 6006 2.59 2.57 2.46 0.778 1.440 0.331 -0.441 -0.882 1.441 -7.26 -1.13 24.26 6.90 7.24 6.72 2.60 16 45 31 Fm POLLUX-1 To CQ Via TELEM <UI pid=F0 Len=99 >[15:04:23] SYST 6039 0 0 33 0 0051 0a30 002d 0980 002d 0960 0168 0cc8 0008 09d0 ffff ffff 015e 08c6 0fbe 0040 Used UISS to decode, tracking ISS on 145.825 figuring it had to be close enough (antenna has 24 degree beam width). Will add keps later on and get more accurate tracking. Joe KC8RAN On Thu, Jul 30, 2009 at 1:26 PM , Ivan Galysh wrote: > Anyone who hears any of the satellites, let me know and send me any > telemetry. > > > Ivan > > _______________________________________________ > 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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ANDE heard
by Ivan Galysh 30 Jul '09

30 Jul '09

Hello all, Thanks to Henk for capturing data from Pollux. He heard Castor/KD4HBO-1 but not decode. Current surface temperature is ranging from 6 to 9C. Interior temperature is ranging from -3 to -1C. It looks like all high school MEMS experiment payloads are functioning. Some of the data doesn't look right but that is part of the experiment. When I get a chance, I'll send out the MEMS telemetry format and info on the MEMS devices. This was collected from Henk, PA3GUO. POLLUX-1>TELEM>CQ:MEMS 990 2.59 2.57 2.45 -3.112 -1.556 -2.118 0.226 -0.779 -2.559 -5.35 -27.74 17.44 4.86 4.73 4.40 2.60 7 49 10 POLLUX-1>TELEM>CQ:SYST 1023 0 0 33 0 002d 06e8 017f 06a8 0145 0670 ffff 09a0 0022 06c0 ffff ffff 0158 08cc 0fc4 0036 Ivan

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Grid-Exposition thanks!
by David Gendle 30 Jul '09

30 Jul '09

I just want to take a moment to thank a number of folks that have been adding much enjoyment to my satellite operations lately. Yesterday I found an envelope in my mailbox with a bunch of QSLs from Jim (ND9M) confirming QSOs in 13 different grid squares with 6 of them "new ones" for me along the East coast from Delaware to Florida. I recently logged 5 new squares with contacts with Patrick (WD9EWK) in AZ and UT. A few weeks ago I received some QSLs from Doug (KD8CAO) providing me some new contacts into upper MI. In addition there has been Gail (KB0RZD) adding to my collection in the midwest with many new grids, and John (K8YSE) with his trip to DE helping those that needed DE for WAS or just for an additional grid worked. Rob (KD4ZGW) is always "popping up" somewhere in the US and always willing to provide a contact to anyone making the trip. Last year Allen (N5AFV) provided me with some great contacts to some very wet grid squares while operating /MM from a cruise ship. There have been others which I have missed, but none the less their efforts are appreciated. These guys armed with their laptops, GPS units, handheld antennas, radios, and maps take off into remote country and areas to provide us with the enjoyment of working a new grid. Then when they return they have to face a pile of QSL requests from folks like me wanting to confirm our new contacts. They spend a lot of time and money with nothing in return except the thanks from those of us that have benefited from their efforts. There have been other posts recently publicly thanking these guys but I just wanted to chime in and add my thanks for some great contacts with some great guys! I just took a break from writing this note to go work AO-27. I didn't expect much because of the short pass and the fact that it was a low pass to the East of me, however, much to my surprise and good fortune I made a contact with Dan (KB1RVT) working from FN54! Thanks Dan, you made my day! Guys, I just want to add my sincere thanks and appreciation to your efforts and desire to help enhance the amateur radio hobby for a great many of us that enjoy working the "birds"! I hope someday the conditions will allow me to pack up a radio and trek off into some area where I also can provide some contacts in a new area and provide some QSLs for others. However, in the meantime, thanks to those of you that are currently spending time to better the hobby for all of us! Thanks! 73, Dave - K4DLG

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Youtube video of ANDE-2 deployment from STS-127
by Henk, PA3GUO 30 Jul '09

30 Jul '09

All, For those that missed the great moment; OZ9AEC has made the deployment of the two ANDE satellites available at YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B19rIEZwTJU Henk

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ANDE released
by Ivan Galysh 30 Jul '09

30 Jul '09

Anyone who hears any of the satellites, let me know and send me any telemetry. Ivan

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ANDE-2 satellites heared (17:44utc)
by Henk, PA3GUO 30 Jul '09

30 Jul '09

Congratulations to Ivan and his team ! !S 17:40:19 !POLLUX-1>TELEM>CQ:MEMS 990 2.59 2.57 2.45 -3.112 -1.556 -2.118 0.226 -0.779 -2.559 -5.35 -27.74 17.44 4.86 4.73 4.40 2.60 7 49 10 !S 17:40:46 !POLLUX-1>TELEM>CQ:SYST 1023 0 0 33 0 002d 06e8 017f 06a8 0145 0670 ffff 09a0 0022 06c0 ffff ffff 0158 08cc 0fc4 0036 During the 16 degrees elevation pass I did hear much more packets. My TNC only decoded 2 (see above). Also from Coastor I think, as they were close to Pollux. Seems Castor is less loud (RF wise). Frequency 145.825. 2x6 elements beam, no pre-amp. TNC: PK96, 1200 baud. Radio: Kenwood TS2000X. Perfect deployment from the Shuttle, and immediately the sats work ! Henk, PA3GUO

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Aggiesat heared !
by Henk, PA3GUO 30 Jul '09

30 Jul '09

Think I did pick up Aggiesat: Very pass, 1433 UTC (manual tuning): http://www.pa3guo.com/aggiesat_30jul2009_1433utc_436.250cw.mp3 Next pass, 1600 UTC (manual tuning): http://www.pa3guo.com/aggiesat_30jul2009_1600utc_436.255cw.mp3 Burst of 5 seconds, within a period of 20 second. My estimate is that the center frequency is around 436.255 MHz First signals heared 436.262, last signals 436.248. Shuttle keps used. Henk, PA3GUO

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