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

a call for secondary payloads
by Rocky Jones 30 Mar '10

30 Mar '10

http://spaceflightnow.com/news/n1003/27iridium/` these are all going on Musk Falcon. Robert WB5MZO Life member AMSAT ARRL _________________________________________________________________ Hotmail: Trusted email with Microsoft’s powerful SPAM protection. http://clk.atdmt.com/GBL/go/210850552/direct/01/

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Matching Funds Now Available
by Martha 30 Mar '10

30 Mar '10

DARA (Dayton Amateur Radio Association) will match one-for-one any donations made to AMSAT between now and June 30, 2010 up to a maximum of $5,000. Please support "Getting AMSAT Back into Space" and help us raise the funds needed for our next satellite project. AMSAT's Project "Fox" is a cubesat that will provide a 2 meter-70 Centimeter FM transponder that will match the ground performance of AO-51. You can send your donation to: AMSAT, 850 Sligo Ave #600, Silver Spring MD 20910. If you prefer, you can call me at 301-589-6062 and contribute with a credit card. -- 73- Martha

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9600 baud using Icom 910H
by David H. Jordan 30 Mar '10

30 Mar '10

I'm working with a group that's having a problem decoding 9600 baud data. They are using a 9600 baud modem and an Icom 910H rig. Through testing, they believe the rig is the problem. Does this sound like a familiar problem to anyone? Are there any mods that need to be done to the rig to receive 9600 baud? Dave, AA4KN Sent via BlackBerry from T-Mobile

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F/S Kenwood TS-711A & TS-811A
by John Neeley 30 Mar '10

30 Mar '10

I have my original satellite setup For Sale, which is the Kenwood Twins, the 711A and 811A. Used up until 2 months ago when I got a new Xcvr. Both in good op conditions and physical condition. Asking $350 each. Email me off-line for more info and pix. Can be seen at my QRZ.com page. John W6ZKH

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Re: AO-51 V/S & spanish Taxi QRM
by i8cvs 30 Mar '10

30 Mar '10

----- Original Message ----- From: "Luc Leblanc" <lucleblanc6(a)videotron.ca> To: <amsat-bb(a)AMSAT.Org> Cc: "jlv" <jlv(a)fing.edu.uy>; <domenico.i8cvs(a)tin.it> Sent: Tuesday, March 30, 2010 4:38 AM Subject: Re: [amsat-bb] AO-51 V/S & spanish Taxi QRM On 30 Mar 2010 at 1:58, jlv wrote: Date sent: Tue, 30 Mar 2010 01:58:43 -0300 From: jlv <jlv(a)fing.edu.uy> Subject: Re: [amsat-bb] AO-51 V/S & spanish Taxi QRM To: Luc Leblanc <lucleblanc6(a)videotron.ca>, amsat-bb(a)amsat.org Muchas gracias para la corrección de mi traducción y si puede traducirme el texto siguiente de nuestro amigo Domenico yo os estarán eternamente agradecido... El mensaje de Domenico I8CVS que no comprendo completamente Hi Luc, VE2DWE To solve the above problem you must use a "captivated" N female connector in wich the central pin is NOT alloved to move under pression while pushing the central pin of the N male connector. Best 73" de i8CVS Domenico Hola jlv La traduccion en espanol es la siguiente Hola Luc, VE2DWE Para resolver tu problema es necesario utilizar dentro el amplificador un conector coaxial expecial tipo N hembra nombrado "captivated" en ingles es decir que tene el pin central bloqueado dentro en el teflon asi que este pin no pode tener algun movimiento horizontal quando le pone y atornilla el conector N macho que hace fuerza sovre él con la punta del cable coaxial. Espero que ahora lo entende. Muchos 73" desde i8CVS Domenico

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Re: Schedule for today for AA5UK/KH6 BL02ic>>> No Joy on 05:20 UTC FO-29 pass
by Adrian Engele 30 Mar '10

30 Mar '10

I was just on the 05:20 UTC pass with great coverage over Alaska, Part of western VE and 1/3 of Western CONUS. Not a single taker for BL02 Hawaii. I know there are many of you that need HI for their WAS. I know it is late on your end, but if I can make the effort so can you. I just want to make sure there are people out there reading the AMSAT BB when I will be operating otherwise I will not spend time getting on the air. Ultimately I am on vacation and making the effort when I have the time. 73, Adrian AA5UK/KH6 BL02ic ________________________________ From: Adrian Engele <aa5uk(a)yahoo.com> To: AMSAT-BB(a)amsat.org Sent: Mon, March 29, 2010 2:45:51 PM Subject: Schedule for today for AA5UK/KH6 BL02ic Folks, We had some torrential rains and very heavy wind this morning. There was no way for me to operate the 3/29/2010 15:57 UTC AO7 pass. We are expecting more heavy wind all day but the rains have at least stopped. Essentially there has been heavy rain every morning but today was the worst. Think of going through a car wash. Here is my operational schedule for today 3/30/2010 All times UTC CONUS contacts: FO-29 @ 03:38 UTC FO-29 @ 05:20 UTC VO-52 @ 06:15 UTC JA contacts: I will have a partial pass to JA during FO-29 pass at 07:07 UTC. I will be looking for JA 's on SSB only. I can only make about half the pass as I have a house in the way but I will try. There are some mountains in the distance but the satellite may be able to clear them. I guess we will just have to try and see. All for now. Going to get some rest since I am on vacation. I am starting to look at the HO-68 schedule to see what opportunities open up in the coming days. Aloha, Adrian AA5UK/KH6

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AO-51 V/S & spanish Taxi QRM
by Luc Leblanc 30 Mar '10

30 Mar '10

Mode V/S is fantastic but again QRMed by spanish speaking intruders a taxi fleet "probably" from Mexico they where right on 145.880 Mhz or very near this frequency the dispatcher was calling for all "Per todos" car. It will nice from our Mexican friends if they can at least pin point the origin of the transmission could be someone can at least ask them to move away from the satellite segment? De l' interferencia se constató esta mañana sobre 145.880MHZ la frecuencia de subido sobre AO-51. El QRM "parece" proceder d' una flota de taxi en México. Si nuestros amigos Mexicanos podrían señalar dan un primer tiempo l' origen de esta interferencia y preguntar en un segundo momento si estado en condiciones de cambiar de frecuencia fuera de la banda de transmisión de los satélites aficionado. Muchas gracias para l' ayuda de nuestros colegas Mexicanos Nota: Es posible que l' interferencia pueda originer d' otro país del Centroamérica tambien "-" Luc Leblanc VE2DWE Skype VE2DWE www.qsl.net/ve2dwe DSTAR urcall VE2DWE WAC BASIC CW PHONE SATELLITE

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Use of the K3 for satellites
by Edward Cole 30 Mar '10

30 Mar '10

I now own a new Elecraft K3 and wondering about its use (with xvtrs) on satellite. I have the dual-Rx set up and is capable of full duplex operation. It has computer control via an RS-232 I/F (built in). Just wondering if anyone else has gone this direction? If it is possible then I may consider retiring my FT-847. 73, Ed - KL7UW, WD2XSH/45 ====================================== BP40IQ 500 KHz - 10-GHz www.kl7uw.com 500-KHz/CW, 144-MHz EME, 1296-MHz EME DUBUS Magazine USA Rep dubususa(a)hotmail.com ======================================

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Schedule for today for AA5UK/KH6 BL02ic
by Adrian Engele 30 Mar '10

30 Mar '10

Folks, We had some torrential rains and very heavy wind this morning. There was no way for me to operate the 3/29/2010 15:57 UTC AO7 pass. We are expecting more heavy wind all day but the rains have at least stopped. Essentially there has been heavy rain every morning but today was the worst. Think of going through a car wash. Here is my operational schedule for today 3/30/2010 All times UTC CONUS contacts: FO-29 @ 03:38 UTC FO-29 @ 05:20 UTC VO-52 @ 06:15 UTC JA contacts: I will have a partial pass to JA during FO-29 pass at 07:07 UTC. I will be looking for JA 's on SSB only. I can only make about half the pass as I have a house in the way but I will try. There are some mountains in the distance but the satellite may be able to clear them. I guess we will just have to try and see. All for now. Going to get some rest since I am on vacation. I am starting to look at the HO-68 schedule to see what opportunities open up in the coming days. Aloha, Adrian AA5UK/KH6

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Mode S is on
by Andrew Glasbrenner 29 Mar '10

29 Mar '10

145.88 up, 2401.200 down. I'd appreciate daily reports about the S band transmitter, either emailed or posted to http://oscar.dcarr.org/ 73, Drew KO4MA

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