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

AMSAT at the Dayton Hamvention Videos On-line Now
by JoAnne Maenpaa 18 May '10

18 May '10

Hello Everyone, Thanks to David Jordan, AA4KN and David Larsen, KK4WW links to two YouTube videos of AMSAT at the Dayton Hamvention can be viewed by clicking the links at http://www.amsat.org. + AMSAT Treasurer, Keith Baker, KB1SF describes AMSAT's efforts in Cubesat development. + AMSAT VP User Services, and AMSAT Project Manager for ARISSat-1, Gould Smith, WA4SXM discusses ARISSat-1 in detail. Also, while you're on the amsat page, scroll down for the latest news from the AO-51 Control Team. -- 73 de JoAnne K9JKM k9jkm(a)amsat.org Editor, AMSAT News Service Copy Editor, AMSAT Journal

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Special Event
by Peter Portanova 18 May '10

18 May '10

Hello, I want to thank all the stations that contacted W2GSB/APM on AO-27 this past Saturday, we had a group of Amateur Operators that heard the pass, here is one e-mail that is typical when you do a live presentation. 73's Pete WB2OQQ www.massapequanyweather.com Hi Pete, I enjoyed working with you on Saturday at the Air Power Museum. A person can read all the info in the world, but there's nothing like seeing the equipment work in real life. I'm hooked. I'll be ordering my antenna this week. See you soon, 73 - George K2KVI

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Please do not use AO-51 while eclipsed
by Andrew Glasbrenner 18 May '10

18 May '10

We've turned the repeater back on on AO-51, along with the PL. I have a favor to ask of our Southern Hemisphere users, including those in South America, Southern Africa, Australia, and New Zealand. Please avoid using AO-51 while the satellite is eclipsed. Most tracking programs indicate illuminated or eclipsed states, and it can always be found by whether the footprint of the satellite is crossing or in contact with the footprint of the sun. Generally this is occurring when the satellite is south of 30 degrees latitude at present. I realize this is a large favor to ask, but the alternative right now is moving to a scheduled type operation, which I would like to avoid. Please pass this to your friends, other users you know, and your national satellite email lists and forums. Thank you and 73, Drew KO4MA AMSAT-NA VP Operations

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Re: H-IIA Launch postponed
by Mineo Wakita 18 May '10

18 May '10

Launch: 20 May 2010, 21:58:22UTC http://www.jaxa.jp/index_e.html JE9PEL, Mineo Wakita

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Argentina Special Event Station
by JoAnne Maenpaa 17 May '10

17 May '10

Hello everyone, Waiting for the next ANS weekend news cycle will miss this event: DXNL 1676 - May 19, 2010 DX Newsletter a free and weekly service of DARC Committee "DX and HF contesting" ARGENTINA, SPECIAL EVENT STATIONS The "Radio Club Ushuaia" (LU8XW) is planning an activity from the city Tolhuin (SA-008, WAP WACA Ref ARG-23) to celebrate its 25th anniversary Operation will take place in SSB, CW, PSK, RTTY and via satellites from May 22, 0100 UTC, until May 24, 0300 UTC. QSLs via WD9EWK or LoTW. All QSOs count for the "Radio Club Ushuaia Permanent Diploma". Further information is available via e-mail to lu8xw(a)lu8xw.com.ar or you can check their website at: http://www.lu8xw.com.ar Hope this helps someone catch a good one! -- 73 de JoAnne K9JKM k9jkm(a)amsat.org Editor, AMSAT News Service Copy Editor, AMSAT Journal

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AO-51 offline
by Andrew Glasbrenner 17 May '10

17 May '10

AO-51 is offline for the short term future. When we get it back on, we'll be on 145.92/435.3. If you hear it, feel free to use it. 73, Drew KO4MA AMSAT-NA VP Operations

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H-IIA Launch postponed
by Mineo Wakita 17 May '10

17 May '10

H-IIA Launch was pstponed in after today. JE9PEL, Mineo Wakita

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AMSAT stamps 100% to AMSAT
by Bob- W7LRD 17 May '10

17 May '10

This will be my final push for selling these stamps. In the spirit of the Dayton $5000 challenge I am offering on Ebay my AMSAT framed stamps. 100% of the proceeds go to AMSAT. I expect nothing less than a spirited bidding battle for these stamps. Remember we deal with rocket science, and rocket science is not cheap! Now will that fine gentleman from So. Cal. up the ante so he can have these along with that AO-40 (sobsob) bracket thingy? Good luck to all who participate. http://shop.ebay.com/?_from=R40&_trksid=p3984.m570.l1313&_nkw=amsat+stamps&… 73 Bob W7LRD

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Negai TLE update
by Mineo Wakita 17 May '10

17 May '10

Negai 1 00000U 000000 10137.91382380 .00000000 00000-0 00000-0 0 000 2 00000 29.9660 238.9027 0000001 120.7250 357.1250 15.90813690 000 Tanegashima Web Camera http://space.jaxa.jp/tnsc/webcam/index_e.shtml Live Broadcast http://www.jaxa.jp/countdown/f17/live/index_e.html MITSUBISHI Heavy Industries,LTD. Countdown Report http://h2a.mhi.co.jp/mission/results/f17countdown_en.html JE9PEL, Mineo Wakita

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AO-40 question(s)
by Ron Overdrive 17 May '10

17 May '10

So I'm considering putting together something that can work AO-40 and similar satellites, but everywhere I look says you need 2 radios or full duplex. Never really said why so I'm curious why its required to have 2 radios (which just seems more complex & expensive) or full duplex to operate on this HEO. Couldn't I use a laptop and a data cable to control a rig like a Yaesu FT-817 to line up the Rx and Tx?

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