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

AO-27 website times wrong again
by George Henry 18 Dec '10

18 Dec '10

FYI: The AO-27 website schedule lister is behind the satellite's actual mode changes again, by about 23 minutes. Last time this happened, Mike Wyrick said it was due to the NTP client on the web server stopping. I have e-mailed him to let him know that there's a problem again. The Java schedule lister, however, is only behind by about 2 minutes at the present time. This is due to a cumulative error in the satellite clock. George, KA3HSW Java lister available at: http://sites.google.com/site/ao27satellitescheduler

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ARISSat-1 and FOX PayPal widget fundraising
by Andrew Glasbrenner 17 Dec '10

17 Dec '10

Hi all, We are just about to cross the $1000 mark on our PayPal fundraiser, and along with the $710 raised from the Facebook campaign, we are making a dent in recovering the funds spent on ARISSat-1 and those funds that will be spent on FOX. I want to thank those that donated, and those that took the time to add the widget to their webpages and QRZ profiles, and especially recognize two members who have excelled in creating exposure for our campaign. John Papay, K8YSE and Clint Bradford, K6LCS have pulled away from the pack in the number and amount of donations resulting from their copies of the widget, with $290 dollars raised between them. Gentlemen, thank you! I've talked with Martha, and beginning with the $1250 mark, we will be randomly picking a donor from every $250 increment to receive an item from the AMSAT store. We currently have two different hats, a nice luggage tag, or a desktop thermometer/clock set to choose from, all bearing the AMSAT name and logo. I hope to announce our first recipient soon! Thanks again, and if you'd like to donate to the campaign or share the widget to your own website, please visit www.amsat.org. The widget is on the front page below the ARISSat-1 news, and you can click on "Give" to donate, or "add to site" to receive the HTML code, or "supporters" to scroll through the statistics. I hope to soon see more familiar names scrolling across the widget soon, showing your support for AMSAT's next two satellites. 73, Drew KO4MA AMSAT-NA VP Operations PS Donations, memberships, and store purchases may also be made through the AMSAT store on the website, or by calling Martha at 1 888 322 6728.

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MixW demo videos & mp3 for getting started
by PA3GUO 17 Dec '10

17 Dec '10

> Is there software to decode packet without a TNC? Hi Zack ! After you installed MixW, you can test it with a mp3 recording at my website: http://www.pa3guo.com/ooreos_26nov2010_pa3guo.mp3 This is a recent recording of 1200 baud packety from O/OREOS, one of the new satellites. MixW should decode and show them all on the screen. Simply replay the mp3 and see if MixW can decode it for you. Also I have 2 Youtube videos that demonstrate this on O/OREOS: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M4Ka-RVpEHU (screen recording of MixW) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qh6lH5vqw-Y (shows also DK3WN software) And finally, this is how MixW works on ISS packet: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FSFVTN2KKog All these YouTube videos are best viewed (full screen) in HD quality. Do you let us know your results ? Success ! Henk, PA3GUO http://www.pa3guo.com -- Henk, PA3GUO

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Thanks to all for the replies! RE: Is there software to decode packet without a TNC?
by vtnn43e＠comcast.net 17 Dec '10

17 Dec '10

Thanks to all for the replies. It is appreciated 73 Zack

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LVB Tracker
by H. Vordenbaum 17 Dec '10

17 Dec '10

LVB Tracker with KR-5400A Controller. EEPROM does not hold calibration after Controller is turned off for a while. Do I have to go thru the calibration procedure every time it is turned on? Am I missing something here? 73, Harvey K5HV

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Call For AMSAT Ideas Worth Stealing
by JoAnne Maenpaa 17 Dec '10

17 Dec '10

Hello Everyone, In a recent ARRL Illinois Section Newsletter, Section Manager Tom Ciciora, KA9QPN listed several "Ideas Worth Stealing" which describes activities that have worked well for Illinois clubs and amateur radio operators. In keeping with the spirit, the idea of an "Idea Worth Stealing" is in itself worth stealing. Got that? This is a call for "AMSAT Ideas Worth Stealing" which we plan to include in the ANS bulletins when they pop up. Please send your "Idea Worth Stealing" to me: k9jkm(a)amsat.org -- 73 de JoAnne K9JKM k9jkm(a)amsat.org Editor, AMSAT News Service

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Sara Lily and Emma
by PY5LF 17 Dec '10

17 Dec '10

Hello Signal of FAST 1 and FAST 2 over Brazil : http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IU9j_42bB2I You can see the "girls" talking to each other after the third beacon transmission (7:30) . 73 PY5LF LUCIANO FABRICIO CURITIBA-PR-BRAZIL GG54JM <http://www.qrz.com/db/py5lf> http://www.qrz.com/db/py5lf <http://www.falautomation.com.br/> www.falautomation.com.br

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UO11
by PY5LF 17 Dec '10

17 Dec '10

Hi Signal heard of UO11 today over GG54. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qU6mF79zTls 73 PY5LF LUCIANO FABRICIO CURITIBA-PR-BRAZIL GG54JM

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Yaesu FTM-350
by Clint Bradford 17 Dec '10

17 Dec '10

Within a couple hours of each other, I have been told that the Yaesu FTM-350 can NOT receive on 440 while simultaneously keying up on 2M (1) - and that it WILL do that (2). I thought calling Yaesu tech support for my answer would be sufficient. They haven't disappointed me in the past. I apologize if what I posted in the '350 is incorrect. I went to "the source" for the info. Clint, K6LCS SOURCES: (1) Personal call to Yaesu tech support Thursday. (2) Dave, W5DMT

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AO7 Post Script
by Edward R. Cole 17 Dec '10

17 Dec '10

Few more comments: Running 50w into the "Lindy" works the middle of the pass, OK on AO7-mode A. I need my 8-element 2m yagi to do better. Since the support tower is out of commission until spring, I could move the B5400 and 2m/70cm antennas to a tripod mounted mast that I have used temporarily when roving or other things. I could mount the UHF part of the Arrow and the 8-element M2 2m yagi for a low impact set up that would probably still work mode O/V and mode-A OK. I will think about setting this up in the next couple weeks. This would resemble my old satellite setup at the old house on the flat roof (in a minimalist fashion). I will not set up the 1268 loop-yagi or 33-inch dish (KISS). I could set up the 2.4GHz panel antenna with LNA and drake converter. I'm back! 73, Ed - KL7UW, WD2XSH/45 ====================================== BP40IQ 500 KHz - 10-GHz www.kl7uw.com EME: 144-1.4kw, 432-100w*, 1296-testing*, 3400-winter? DUBUS Magazine USA Rep dubususa(a)hotmail.com ====================================== *temp not in service

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