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

Yaesu FTM-10R
by John Geiger 14 Dec '10

14 Dec '10

Has anyone used the Yaesu FTM-10R on the FM satellites? Just from looking at the manual it looks like storing the uplink and downlink frequencies in a memory might be difficult, but I could be wrong. 73s John AA5JG

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Geminids Tonight - Talk to NASA
by Clint Bradford 14 Dec '10

14 Dec '10

Geminids peak TONIGHT! Astronomers consider it the best meteor shower of the year, with more than 100 meteors streaking through the night sky every hour. http://www.nasa.gov/connect/chat/geminids2010.html http://www.nasa.gov/connect/chat/geminids2010.html

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4 DAYS LEFT - 1st IAA Conference on University Satellites Missions and Cubesat Conference in Roma abstract deadline submission
by Group of Astrodynamics 14 Dec '10

14 Dec '10

Dear all, this is a reminder of the deadline of the abstract submission for the 1st IAA Conference on University Satellites Missions and Cubesat Conference which will be held in Roma on January 24-29, 2011. Submissions are due by December 18th, *next Saturday*. We inform you that we have also some space for the *poster session*. We remember you that early registration closes on January, 10th. *Next week the online registration service will be available*. Those who register before this date will have a discount on the quote. On site registration will be charged with 50 € more. An *exhibition area* is available for universities and companies. For further information please contact us at this email address. The conference is organized by GAUSS (Gruppo di Astrodinamica dell'Università degli Studi Sapienza - Group of Astrodynamics of Sapienza University), a team of professors, students and researchers from the School of Aerospace Engineering of Sapienza University of Roma. The Conference is supported by several authorities (the International Academy of Astronautics (IAA), the European Space Agency (ESA)), companies (Kosmotras), research centres (the Von Karman Institute (VKI), the Centro Ricerche Progetto San Marco) and universities (Sapienza Università di Roma, Morehead State University). Two days of the Conference will be entirely dedicated to the Winter Session of the Cubesat Workshop, for the first time in Europe. ESA scholarships for students who will present a work are available. For those interested, please follow the instructions on the website: ESA scholarships<http://www.gaussteam.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=111&I…> We have reached an agreement with three hotels for the accommodation of the participants at very low prices. You can find all the information at the following link: Accommodation<http://www.gaussteam.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=109&I…> Programme and further information can be found at www.gaussteam.com under the section 'events'. We hope to see you in Roma in January! -- Gruppo di Astrodinamica Università degli Studi Sapienza Via Salaria, 851 00138 Roma website: www.gaussteam.com tel. 0039 06 88346436

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Both UT FASTRAC Satellites Have Been Reset - New TLEs Are Available
by Andrew.MacAllister＠emerson.com 14 Dec '10

14 Dec '10

Yesterday, Monday, December 13th, both University of Texas FASTRAC satellites were successfully reset (rebooted). The goal now is to download GPS data from FAST1 and FAST2. New TLEs have been posted to the website http://fastrac.ae.utexas.edu/for_radio_operators/users/phpBB3/predictedorbi… Andy W5ACM

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Re: Dual Yaesu Rigs on SatPC32
by Howard Kowall 14 Dec '10

14 Dec '10

Hello to all Thanks to all who replied to my post Will try again to recal as from your emails Will let you know how I made out Thaks again Howard VE4ISP ----- Original Message ----- From: "Howard Kowall" <hkowall(a)shaw.ca> To: <amsat-bb(a)amsat.org> Sent: Sunday, December 12, 2010 7:09 PM Subject: Re: [amsat-bb] Dual Yaesu Rigs on SatPC32 > Sorry the rigs I am using are the following > FT817ND VHF / Ft897D UHF > Howard > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "Howard Kowall" <hkowall(a)shaw.ca> > To: <amsat-bb(a)amsat.org> > Sent: Sunday, December 12, 2010 6:54 PM > Subject: [amsat-bb] Dual Yaesu Rigs on SatPC32 > > >> Hello to all >> Trying to cal my dual rig control on SatPC32 V12.8a >> I adjust the receive cat till I hear my voice proper aprox -1.3 kHz on >> FO29 >> I reset it to 0 then adjust the cat for transmitter to +1.3kHz >> I click change/store data file button,then click uplink cal button >> I restart SatPC32 and try again on FO29 now I am out aprox -2.6khz >> Anyone else had any Issues,I read the Doppler.sqf file and the math is >> correct >> Hmm >> Thanks all who read and reply >> Howard >> VE4ISP >> _______________________________________________ >> 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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Demonstrator Rotator Setup
by Clint Bradford 14 Dec '10

14 Dec '10

I have an inquiry from a gentleman who would like to show the "dramatic sight" of a computer-controlled small Yagi tracking a satellite while in a convention booth - but not necessarily a full-blown Yaesu G-5500. If I am not making sense, just ask ... (grin) He is thinking 12VDC, laptop, just a six-foot mast with an Arrow-like antenna, Ham Radio Deluxe(?), "smaller" radio like a FT-817ND)?) ... Brainstorming welcome! Many thanks. Clint Bradford, K6LCS 909-241-7666

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ARRL sanctioned Palm Springs Hamfest
by Peter Reinzuch 14 Dec '10

14 Dec '10

*An invitation by: The Desert Radio Amateur Transmitting Society of Palm Springs* *The Desert RATS <http://desertrats.am/> ** * is inviting you and your groups members to attend "*Palm Springs Hamfest 2011*"... January 29. We would like your help in making this years event surpass the 600 attendee mark to beat last years event!~ Could you please forward the attached information sheet by e-mail to all your members… perhaps mention it on your NET… publish it in your Newsletter…list it on your Events Calendar…link our site on yours and mention it at your next couple of meetings! Helping us get the word out would really be great! The mild desert weather is perfect at that time of year. Make it a club outing! On air NETS are already a -buzz tell your pals. Our Swap Meet was a big draw last year as well, with over 40 vendors selling their wares. There is room for more so bring your stuff (no fee charged to sellers means better prices for you!) We have a consignment table with experienced Hams selling for you if you want us to sell your gear for a small fee.~~We almost sold out last year. Lest I forget, we have a gourmet food service at a bargain price. Raffles every hour. Our event as all about great deals in these tough times. This year we’ll have ICOM, Yaesu, HRO , DX Store, Byonics, RF Stuff, AMSAT, ARRL, Alpine Antennas and more...the list is getting longer ~~check our website for up to date announcements at http://desertrats.am Come join us for a fun Day with some great buying opportunities! It is worth the drive! Meet Gordon West, Clint Bradford " the Satellite Guy", Leo Meyers and all the ARRL guys from our Division. I look forward to seeing you at our 2nd annual *ARRL Sanctioned Palm Springs Hamfest * January 29, 2011 " The Desert RATS" WEB SITE: http://desertrats.am up to date current information http://desertrats.17.forumer.com/viewtopic.php?t=310 *Peter VE7REZ 760-318-0186 President* --- Desert Radio Amateur Transmitting Society of Palm Springs

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Re: LF Satellite
by Armando Mercado 13 Dec '10

13 Dec '10

Also see: http://nssdc.gsfc.nasa.gov/nmc/masterCatalog.do?sc=1973-039A ----- Original Message ----- From: Armando Mercado To: amsat-bb(a)amsat.org Sent: Monday, December 13, 2010 4:26 PM Subject: RE: LF Satellite In 1973, Explorer 49 was placed in orbit around the moon, It studied LF emissions from the sun, Jupiter and other solar system sources. See: http://solarsystem.nasa.gov/missions/profile.cfm?Sort=Chron&MCode=Explorer_… 73 Armando, N8IGJ

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Re: LF Satellite
by Armando Mercado 13 Dec '10

13 Dec '10

In 1973, Explorer 49 was placed in orbit around the moon, It studied LF emissions from the sun, Jupiter and other solar system sources. See: http://solarsystem.nasa.gov/missions/profile.cfm?Sort=Chron&MCode=Explorer_… 73 Armando, N8IGJ

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Re: Amateur Satellite Frequency Allocations (LF)
by Trevor . 13 Dec '10

13 Dec '10

--- On Mon, 13/12/10, Joe <nss(a)mwt.net> wrote: > Plus if it's listening to 135KHz and > re transmitting what it hears on 2 > or 70cm, it isn't transmitting on 135 so > what part is not legal? There's no problem with flying a receiver, it's Amateur Band transmitters you can't fly below 7MHz. Here's a question which hopefully someone can answer. The natural follow to having a receiver on 135kHz is as you say to retransmit it on 70cm. Such a system would in theory permit 2-way QSO's to be held via the sat. Now at what point does a monitoring receiver become a satellite Uplink ? 73 Trevor M5AKA

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