January 2010 - AMSAT-BB - mailman.amsat.org

SO-33
by Andrew Glasbrenner 12 Jan '10

12 Jan '10

Anyone heard the beacon lately? I listened for it today and did not hear it. Has anyone heard it lately? If not I'll change it's status on the webpage. 73, Drew KO4MA

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Quartzfest 2010 anyone?
by Tom 11 Jan '10

11 Jan '10

Anyone planning on attending the week-long Quartzfest 2010 hamfest (http://www.quartzfest.org) near Quartzsite, Arizona next week? I'll be there Jan 15-23. If any other sat operators plan to be there maybe we could meet up. I know there's usually a good turn-out from W6-land. I'll be operating the FM birds from DM23vn throughout next week. If anyone needs that grid square and works me just an email to 'my call' at amsat.org and I'll mail you a QSL card if you're in my log. Tom, KØTW

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Article on Baumanetz-2
by Trevor . 11 Jan '10

11 Jan '10

Just run across this article on Baumanetz-2 from Dec 2009 http://tinyurl.com/SpravdaBaumanetz It lacks any technical info but does mention tie up with French students (Montpellier 2) and a future student Lunar satellite. 73 Trevor M5AKA

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A)-51 contacts
by Lee Ernstrom 11 Jan '10

11 Jan '10

While in my house using my new DJ-G7 handheld with the arrow antenna I just worked WC7V, K7CWQ, and N5UXP on AO-51 as it passed overhead. I wasn't even standing outside in the cold. That was fun! WA7HQD Lee Ernstrom Syracuse, Utah DN31

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ISS is back on
by Andrew Rich 11 Jan '10

11 Jan '10

11/01/10 07:21:59 RS0ISS-4>CQ,SGATE,qAo,N6VIG:>ARISS - International Space Station (BBS/APRS on) 11/01/10 07:19:59 RS0ISS-4>CQ,SGATE,qAS,W7XZ-6:>ARISS - International Space Station (BBS/APRS on) 11/01/10 07:17:59 RS0ISS-4>CQ,SGATE,qAS,W7XZ-6:>ARISS - International Space Station (BBS/APRS on) Andrew Rich VK4TEC

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S band antenna & downconverter 4 sale
by Bob- W7LRD 11 Jan '10

11 Jan '10

contact off list for details 73 Bob W7LRD

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AO-27 Schedule lister problem
by George Henry 11 Jan '10

11 Jan '10

To all users of the AO-27 Java schedule lister: It appears that the URL used by the schedule lister to update the TOPR and Epoch files contains old data. Please MANUALLY download the current data files from the AO-27 website and place them in the lister's program folder on your computer. (go to www.ao27.org, and right-click on the links to the files, choose "Save Target as" and save to the program folder) An update to the lister which uses the current URL will be available soon. The schedule lister can be downloaded from http://sites.google.com/site/ao27satellitescheduler Sorry for any inconvenience. George, KA3HSW

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[Fwd: SOSS - Save our Space-comms Systems]
by Tim Tuck 11 Jan '10

11 Jan '10

Saw this on moonNet - thought it should also be seen here. regards Tim -------- Original Message -------- Subject: [Moon-net] SOSS - Save our Space-comms Systems Date: Mon, 11 Jan 2010 11:58:32 +1100 From: Robert Brand (EOA) <robert.brand(a)echoesofapollo.com> To: <moon-net(a)list-serv.davidv.net> At Echoes of Apollo, we are starting a group called "SOSS" - Save our Space-comms Systems. It is to set up suitable entities in countries around the world to save, preserve, manage and operate large infrastructure for space and science outreach under the control of mentors. The sites may be tracking, comms or radio astronomy and we will look to funding from a variety of stakeholders including government grants. Where possible the groups would be "Not For Profit" and in some countries donations would be tax deductible. It is early days and I expect that we will be able to make some of the dishes available for the occasional EME event. I look forward to comment and contributions from anyone interested For those on Facebook I have set up a test group and already have over 200 interested in just one day. You can join the group at: http://www.facebook.com/Echoes.Of.Apollo?ref=profile#/group.php?gid=23924300 3946 I also accept all friend requests Overview: "A space outreach program worthy of support. Combining preservation, green initiatives, science outreach, hands-on for students and mentoring from senior experts in the fields of space comms, space tracking radio astronomy and amateur radio." Description: "This group is looking at ways to protect and manage retired space communications systems and put them into service for space science outreach and student education. Historic and useable systems are being scrapped all the time. It is essential that these be protected and used to stimulate students and the general public in space as a career opportunity, both in space/satellite communications or radioastronomy. This is a global group and will need local support to save any infrastructure in a particular country. I have lists of aging infrastructure in Australia and USA at this time. We will look for grants, sponsorship, volunteers, support and donations. We will need country reps and lobbyists. It is essential that we preserve our heritage and our future in space." Regards, Robert Brand Events Manager Echoes of Apollo - the World's Biggest Space Party p: +61 (0)2 9572 7246 | f: +61 (0)2 9572 7248 | robert.brand(a)echoesofapollo.com | www.echoesofapollo.com _______________________________________________ Moon-Net posting and subscription instructions are at http://www.nlsa.com/nets/moon-net-help.html -- VK2XTT :: QF56if :: BMARC :: WIA :: AMSAT-VK :: AMSAT =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- Scanned with Copfilter Version 0.84beta3a (ProxSMTP 1.6) AntiSpam: SpamAssassin 3.2.3 AntiVirus: ClamAV 0.91.2/10278 - Mon Jan 11 09:32:21 2010 by Markus Madlener @ http://www.copfilter.org

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Re: Pete's HRU Presentation
by Clint Bradford 11 Jan '10

11 Jan '10

>> ... over 43 interested Amateur Enthusiasts that attended the talk ... That's a room-foll-o'-folks! Did you work it walking around, wireless mic, or how? Way to shoot, Pete! Clint, K6LCS http://www.work-sat.com

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HAM RADIO UNIVERSITY-2010
by Peter 10 Jan '10

10 Jan '10

Thank you, I want to extend my appreciation for the stations that made my Satellite Demonstration, of AO-27, at 18:50 today an exciting success using the special event call sign of W2V. If you would like a special event QSL card, please send your information to WB2OQQ(a)AMSAT.org. I gave an earlier satellite presentation on How to get into space with an HT. I had over 43 interested Amateur Enthusiasts that attended the talk, we all had a great time. I want to thank Clint K6LCS, for his ideas on how to excite a group, Tim N3TL for sharing his 2008 Symposium presentation, that highlighted how you can be successful with a handheld and 400 milliwatt's. Pat WD9EWK, who has put his informative slides on the AMSAT Fieldops section and his e-mails to me on how to make a solid presentation. The feedback from the attendees was very rewarding, they took away a feeling that making satellite contacts is not as difficult or expensive as they thought. I could not have done it without your help guys and the knowledge shared on this BB, thank you. 73, Pete, WB2OQQ AMSAT NY Area Coordinator

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