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

Receiving ISS Packet
by w6zkh＠comcast.net 07 Aug '09

07 Aug '09

I am having a problem receiving packets from ISS. Good signals, data LED lights, but nothing shows on the screen. If I monitor normal 2m packet freq or APRS channel, I have no problems. I am monitoring the 145.825 mhz freq and I guess it is still 1200 baud, not 9600? Anyone with any ideas. I would eventually like to set up a station to operate there. John W6ZKH DM06

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uhf amp
by Jerry 07 Aug '09

07 Aug '09

Hi: I,m in a need of a manual for a TE Systems RF power amp Model 4410G . I would settle for a copy or schematic. Jerry w0sat

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AO-51 (Aug 7-09)
by Gregory Dober 07 Aug '09

07 Aug '09

Haven't been on in a few days and saw that Gould did some software uploads. Before I rip my system apart to troubleshoot, is the bird on a lower power level? Usually those 32 degree passes over the Midwest for me are not difficult to hear. Today, I could hear it but barely audible. Getting the ladder ready! Thanks and 73 Greg N3MVF

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Re: Acer Aspire One & SatPC32
by claryco＠aol.com 07 Aug '09

07 Aug '09

Hi Tim, I'm curious about what "symptoms" you're experiencing with your Aspire One, which I'm also using. ? In my case, during the short time I had available?to use SatPC32 with mine netbook just before leaving the country, I found that the Doppler corrections from the program were slow in keeping up with what the satellites were actually doing. That is, once I had a station tuned in on the 70cm freq, the?corrections would kick in at the right intervals as I'd set them, but the corrected?downlink freq would soon be off a bit following the next correction. (The downlink freq displayed on SatPC32 matched what the rig's display showed, so the rig and program are talking fine.) With each correction applied, the disparity between the new downlink freq and what I?was actually hearing would quickly widen. Soon, I would have to manually re-tune the station again to clarify the signal; the uplink?seemed to follow my hands on?changes though, so that seemed to be a functional "band aid". There's one issue on my end that may figure in. My FT-817ND is at Yaesu for a warranty repair, so I'm currently limited to half duplex only with my FT-897D. With that single-rig config, I can't use a rapid correction interval because the rig switches VFOs at the specified intervals (currently set at 50 cycles), and I lose my RX capability for a noticable amount of time, say about a half second each time. The VFO switches become more frequent as the bird passes overhead of course, so it's a trade off. I've been stuck in Bahrain for the better part of a week while waiting for the military hop that goes to Diego Garcia where my ship is located. My rig is on the ship waiting for me, so it'll be a few days?before I can try anything new. With luck, my 817 will be shipped to me while I'm at VQ9 and I'll be able to go full duplex with a much faster Doppler interval setting. 73 for now, Jim, ND9M / VQ9JC Manama, Bahrain -----Original Message----- From: amsat-bb-request(a)amsat.org To: amsat-bb(a)amsat.org Sent: Fri, Aug 7, 2009 6:34 am Subject: AMSAT-BB Digest, Vol 4, Issue 387 Date: Thu, 6 Aug 2009 12:21:19 -0700 (PDT) From: Tim Lilley <n3tl(a)bellsouth.net> Subject: [amsat-bb] Re: HRD software question To: david.barber(a)dbelectronics.co.uk, "Simon \(HB9DRV\)" <simon(a)hb9drv.ch> Cc: amsat-bb(a)amsat.org Message-ID: <484785.88782.qm(a)web180213.mail.gq1.yahoo.com> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=iso-8859-1 Simon, ? I will be thrilled if you are able to get the Doppler-tuning function to work with stability on a netbook with an Intel Atom processor driving an 8.9-inch screen (the one built in to my Acer Aspire One). :) ? Tim - N3TL --- On Thu, 8/6/09, Simon (HB9DRV) <simon(a)hb9drv.ch> wrote: From: Simon (HB9DRV) <simon(a)hb9drv.ch> Subject: [amsat-bb] Re: HRD software question To: david.barber(a)dbelectronics.co.uk Cc: amsat-bb(a)amsat.org Date: Thursday, August 6, 2009, 2:47 PM Well, When I get to this stage I will offer to help anyone using teamview - I did this yesterday with a beta-tester in Holland and in just a few minutes found a serious resource leak. The main problem with netbooks is the graphics chip isn't too fast, but I do have some poor code in the satellite tracking anyway :) My general aim is to be able to run HRD 5.0 on a netbook driving a 24" display. Simon Brown, HB9DRV www.ham-radio-deluxe.com ----- Original Message ----- From: "David Barber" <david.barber(a)dbelectronics.co.uk> > That's excellent news, most encouraging.? Wish I was able to do more to > assist. _______________________________________________ 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 keps
by Nigel Gunn G8IFF/W8IFF 07 Aug '09

07 Aug '09

DRAGONSAT 1 35690U 09038B 09217.97658609 .00019083 00000-0 10072-3 0 76 2 35690 051.6416 050.8490 0005305 104.3300 255.8301 15.80669917 1027 ANDE DEB (POLLUX CYLIN) 1 35691U 09038C 09217.59842416 .00029864 00000-0 15710-3 0 67 2 35691 051.6403 052.8229 0003389 052.3170 307.8122 15.80440083 932 ANDE DEB (CASTOR CYLIN) 1 35692U 09038D 09217.59817003 .00052966 00000-0 27257-3 0 82 2 35692 051.6401 052.8230 0003644 045.0060 315.1255 15.80641538 931 ANDE POLLUX SPHERE 1 35693U 09038E 09217.59911989 .00017271 00000-0 93597-4 0 71 2 35693 051.6411 052.8302 0003607 057.3899 302.7417 15.80180157 935 ANDE CASTOR SPHERE 1 35694U 09038F 09217.97925578 .00009761 00000-0 55030-4 0 89 2 35694 051.6417 050.8709 0004425 058.6932 301.4497 15.79973262 997 ANDE DEB (AVIONICS DECK) 1 35695U 09038G 09217.97914313 .00023078 00000-0 12428-3 0 74 2 35695 051.6422 050.8703 0004561 058.4233 301.7212 15.80084491 998 -- Nigel A. Gunn, 1865 El Camino Drive, Xenia, OH 45385-1115, USA. tel +1 937 825 5032 Amateur Radio G8IFF W8IFF (was KC8NHF), e-mail nigel(a)ngunn.net www http://www.ngunn.net Member of ARRL, GQRP #11396, QRPARCI #11644, SOC #548, Flying Pigs QRP Club International #385, Dayton ARA #2128, AMSAT-NA LM-1691, AMSAT-UK 0182, MKARS, ALC, GCARES, XWARN.

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ANDE-2 frequencies
by Henk, PA3GUO 07 Aug '09

07 Aug '09

>>> Please note this is not a formal statement of the ANDE-2 owners <<< My observation, confirmed by Mike, DK3WN, is that for best results the following downlink frequencies should be assumed: POLLUX: 145.826 MHz 1200 bd AFSK CASTOR: 145.828 MHz 1200 bd AFSK Henk, PA3GUO

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Is HRD Version 5 Released yet?
by Randy 07 Aug '09

07 Aug '09

Is HRD Version 5 Released yet? Randy - N2CUA "" Gotcha! You are correct. maybe the independences that were discussed with 5.x will take care of that problem. It would be nice to bring up just the satellite portion only. I have been so use to using WISP32 since my SATGATE days that I use it most of the time except on my newer radios. HRD indeed is very good and looks even more promising for the future. I have downloaded the 5.x beta version but have yet to install it to see how it does. Regards, Reid, W4UPD""

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Update on my Saturday DM54/DM55 trip
by Patrick STODDARD (WD9EWK/VA7EWK) 07 Aug '09

07 Aug '09

Hi! I'm working on plans for Saturday, and looked at my maps again. Since some are interested in working different counties, I wanted to correct an item from my earlier e-mail. I will be in Arizona's Navajo County, not Apache County, on Saturday. I will only be a few miles/km from the Navajo/Apache county line, the Petrified Forest National Park, and parts of the Navajo Nation reservation, but not in the park or on that reservation. Barring problems on Saturday, I still plan on being at the DM54/DM55 grid boundary for the passes I referenced in the earlier e-mail. 73! Patrick WD9EWK/VA7EWK http://www.wd9ewk.net/

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Elk on tower
by Jerry Felts 07 Aug '09

07 Aug '09

How far away from the mast on my tower should I mount my Elk?? The mast is 2" steal anf the lk will be mounted horiz at a 15 deg angle. -- Jerry - NR5A - South Dakota http://nr5abikeblog.blogspot.com/ http://nr5abeaconblog.blogspot.com/

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Elk antenna on tower
by Jerry Felts 07 Aug '09

07 Aug '09

I didn't mean this as a joke but it seems everyone took it as a joke. I will try not to askany more questions here. -- Jerry - NR5A - South Dakota http://nr5abikeblog.blogspot.com/ http://nr5abeaconblog.blogspot.com/

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