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FW: Tlsat-1 Reception during Eclipse
by Nitin Muttin 16 Jul '10

16 Jul '10

All, FYI. Status of Tlsat when in eclipse. 73's Nitin [VU3TYG] -----Original Message----- From: spacelab(a)supsi.ch [mailto:spacelab@supsi.ch] Sent: Thursday, July 15, 2010 1:16 PM To: vu3tyg(a)amsatindia.org Cc: tisat1-team(a)linux3.dti.supsi.ch Subject: Re: Tlsat-1 Reception During eclipse TIsat-1 is in power/battery saving mode. Transmission is limited or completely shut off according to on board rules. Thank you for keeping us updated. 73 de HB9TYP, Paolo Il 7/14/2010 7:07 PM, Nitin Muttin ha scritto: > Hi Paolo, > > Thanks , I have downloaded the application yesterday and setup the same. One thing we cannot hear the Tisat beacon when in eclipse. We can hear only when in sunlit. Example 16.58 UTC pass now nothing heard. > > 73's > Nitin [VU3TYG] > > -----Original Message----- > From: spacelab(a)supsi.ch [mailto:spacelab@supsi.ch] > Sent: Wednesday, July 14, 2010 10:12 PM > To: vu3tyg(a)amsatindia.org > Subject: Re: Tlsat-1 Reception > > Hi Nitin, > > Here the directions: > http://www.spacelab.dti.supsi.ch/tiSat1MS.php > Further, see attachment. > > 73 de HB9TYP, Paolo > > Il 7/13/2010 5:38 PM, Nitin Muttin ha scritto: >> Hello Tlsat Team, >> >> >> >> Can you please help me from where I can download the software. >> >> >> >> 73's >> >> Nitin [VU3TYG] >> >> >> >> >> >> From: Nitin Muttin [mailto:vu3tyg@amsatindia.org] >> Sent: Tuesday, July 13, 2010 1:20 PM >> To: 'spacelab(a)supsi.ch' >> Subject: Tlsat-1 Reception >> >> >> >> Hello, >> >> >> >> Received the beacon on 437.305 Mhz CW during the 04:10 UTC pass over >> India . The signal was good and I was able to decode the morse as HI >> HI HITSAT R . Please let me know when the packet downlink will be >> available and also please send me the registration for the Tlsat-1 demodulator software. >> >> >> >> Regards and 73's >> >> Nitin [VU3TYG] >> >> >> >> >> >> > > No virus found in this incoming message. > Checked by AVG - www.avg.com > Version: 9.0.830 / Virus Database: 271.1.1/3003 - Release Date: 07/14/10 00:06:00 > > No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 9.0.830 / Virus Database: 271.1.1/3008 - Release Date: 07/16/10 00:05:00

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FS: Yaesu FT51 full duplex HT
by John Geiger 16 Jul '10

16 Jul '10

I have for sale a Yaesu FT51R dualband (2m/70cm) HT in very good condition. This was Yaesu's top of the line HT when it came out. It does dual receive, so you can listen to both bands at once, crossband repeat, and it has a built in tone encoder for those repeaters that require tones. It also does full duplex, so it is perfect for the FM satellites. It also has a spectrum scope so you can see activity on other repeater frequencies. Does 5 watts on high power and also has a low power setting. It comes with a dual slot rapid charger, so you can charge 2 batteries at once, and has the proper adaptor cups for the FT51 batteries. It also comes with 2 battery packs. One is a MAHA NIMH pack, and the other one has been split open and rebuilt (I don't know what kind of cells were used). The batteries will take a charge but I don't know how much life they have left in them and I won't guarantee anything about battery life. The HT also comes with the rubber duck antenna, the manual, and the stock drop in slow charger-but this needs the AC cord for it, I don't have that. ALso has the belt clip attached. The HT is in very nice condition and works fine. I am asking $150 shipped for it in the US and can take paypal/check/MO. 73s John AA5JG

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It's Time to Send in Your 2010 Symposium Paper Abstract
by JoAnne Maenpaa 16 Jul '10

16 Jul '10

Hello Everyone, The September 1 deadline of the call for papers for the 2010 AMSAT Space Symposium and Annual Meeting is rapidly approaching! So far the Proceedings crew has received two abstracts for papers - thank you! The abstract for your paper does not require any special format. Simply send an e-mail to the Proceedings Editor, K9JKM with the basic information: Author Name, Callsign, and a few sentences that describe your proposed topic. I'll be looking forward to receiving your abstracts in my in-box at k9jkm(a)comcast.net. The Symposium Committee invites proposals for: + Papers for publication in the Proceedings + Symposium Presentations + Poster Presentations + Equipment and Operating Demonstrations These can be on any topic of interest to the amateur satellite community. We request a tentative title of your presentation as soon as possible, with final copy submitted by September 1, 2010 for inclusion in the printed proceedings. To help you prepare your paper the Symposium Committee has posted an author's guide on the AMSAT.org web page: http://tinyurl.com/2djjnmx The 2010 AMSAT Space Symposium and Annual Meeting will be held October 8 - 10 at the Chicago/Elk Grove Holiday Inn which is near O'Hare Airport. -- 73 de JoAnne K9JKM k9jkm(a)amsat.org Editor, AMSAT News Service Copy Editor, AMSAT Journal

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activation of EN28 and 38
by w6gmt＠bak.rr.com 16 Jul '10

16 Jul '10

I will be working these two grids in the CQVHF contest this weekend. So the Plan is to work the early AM passes all times are UTC on Sat from EN28 the AO-51 10:50 and 12:30 passes also the SO-50 pass at 13:00 on Sunday from EN38 the 11:00 pass of AO-51 and the 13:30 pass of SO-50 Other passes are possible if there are no E's. E-mail me to confirm contact and I will send a card 73 Brock Cards in Mail for EN36

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New world best distance via AO-7
by Pierre van Deventer 16 Jul '10

16 Jul '10

Congratulations to Luciano PY5LF and Joe K3SZH for breaking the AO-7 distance record. According to the Tiny Locator program the distance is even better than their claim. The distance is 7,843 km this very close to the theoretical maximum of 7,901 (I seem to recall) I don't think this record will be improved upon in a hurry? Well done ! 73, Pierre ZS6BB

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ISS pictures
by andy thomas 16 Jul '10

16 Jul '10

Two pictures received partially from ISS this afternoon on MMSSTV automatic mode (Martin1), one is the second half of a picture at 1431 utc, 1 the top half at 1433 utc, both appear to be looking out at space. The timestamp on the first image is RS0ISS 20100715T1430Z Locator IO92NL in the UK My view eastwards is blocked by a house... 73 de andy G0SFJ

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AO-51?
by Andrew Glasbrenner 16 Jul '10

16 Jul '10

I worked late tonight, and see that there is a "Not Heard" report for AO-51 as the last entry on David Carr's site. Can someone confirm or deny ASAP if it was on last pass? If it wasn't, I'll give our west coast station a call. 73, Drew KO4MA

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loss of job forces sale. Rotor & antennas
by racer 15 Jul '10

15 Jul '10

As of 8AM today I am unemployed. So I need sell my Sat antenna set up all or parts. Yaesu G-5500 , about 2 yrs old $400.00 + shipping LVB Tracker about 1 yr old $150.00 + shipping KLM 143-150-14C W/ Switcher $75.00 + shipping Custom made 436MHZ 10X10 Cross Yagi $60.00 +shipping Also have the cross boom will throw in if you would like. Antennas are still in the air and will be taken down when sold. (best place to store them) No shipping on the antennas. Contact me off the board please. Thanks Marv. N0FJP

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Re: IC-706MK11G
by Scott Smith 15 Jul '10

15 Jul '10

Tnx folks for all the help. I managed to download the manual. 73 de VE6ITV Scott

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IC-706mk11G
by Scott Smith 15 Jul '10

15 Jul '10

Hi folks, has anyone used the Icom IC-706mk11g for satellite work?. picked one up (no manual) and wondered if it could be used. 73 de VE6ITV Scott

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