January 2011 - AMSAT-BB - mailman.amsat.org

Satpc32 one pass short
by Rodney Waln 14 Jan '11

14 Jan '11

hi all, i have had to reload my computer do to an HD failure :-( after everything was reloaded i got to Satpc32, i have the most recent keps jan 06 2011 loaded but one of my computers that i was running as a backup has some satellites orbits different, times are also the same just the pass numbers are different, example AO-51 pass 35385 on one and pass 34386 on the other, i would be great full for any help kc0zhf

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AO-7 Mode change
by Scott Armstrong 13 Jan '11

13 Jan '11

Saw a post a few days ago regarding AO-7 Mode change. Today 13 Jan, 2011 the mode changed from A to B at 23:28z. Seems like it is getting later as time progresses. Last time I noted a changes was back in late Novenber at about 23:23z and in mid December at 23:25z. Scott AA5AM

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Re: HO-68 Not Heard
by GW1FKY＠aol.com 13 Jan '11

13 Jan '11

Hi all, I can report the same experience in respect of HO-68 beacon on two of the morning passes over here in the UK. Sorry I did not report it initially until I had confirmed my equipment was OK on passes of VO-53, we had lots of rain over the past two days so needed to be sure that I was not making an incorrect report. Ken Eaton GW1FKY

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(no subject)
by John Hackett 13 Jan '11

13 Jan '11

Friends, Unbeknown to me, my computer was compromised with a Trojan. I have now run a complete scan for viruses and Trojans. The computer is now clean. I apologise for any inconvenience caused - even though it really isn't my fault. I have *Always* had a recommended antivirus program installed. I now have Spybot installed permantently as well. It *DID* show and delete the problem. Again, my apologies for any inconvenience. 73 John. <la2qaa(a)amsat.org>

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Another Youtube
by Vince Fiscus, KB7ADL 13 Jan '11

13 Jan '11

Here's one. Sort of on topic. http://www.youtube.com/watch_popup?v=KZrFC988Thc KB7ADL

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HO-68 Not Heard
by John Papay 13 Jan '11

13 Jan '11

I did not hear HO-68 on 12Jan on the afternoon North America passes. This morning 13Jan it was not heard at 1408 UTC either. The beacon appears to be off as well. Let's hope this is not a serious problem. Anyone else have the same experience? 73, John K8YSE

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Re: HO-68 Not Heard
by K5VGU Duane Vigue 13 Jan '11

13 Jan '11

70-80 degree pass for me today @ 1600 UTC - Nothing heard on or around the posted beacon frequency of 435.790 ( CW mode ) for the duration of this pass. 73. Duane, K5VGU Wetumpka, AL EM62wm ---------- Original Message ---------- From: John Papay <john(a)papays.com> To: amsat-bb(a)amsat.org Subject: [amsat-bb] HO-68 Not Heard Date: Thu, 13 Jan 2011 09:20:54 -0500 I did not hear HO-68 on 12Jan on the afternoon North America passes. This morning 13Jan it was not heard at 1408 UTC either. The beacon appears to be off as well. Let's hope this is not a serious problem. Anyone else have the same experience? 73, John K8YSE _______________________________________________ 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 ____________________________________________________________ Obama Urges Homeowners to Refinance If you owe under $729k you probably qualify for Obama's Refi Program http://thirdpartyoffers.netzero.net/TGL3231/4d2f254b3933ad1f60st05duc

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(no subject)
by John Hackett 13 Jan '11

13 Jan '11

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HO-68 and SO-67 Trouble
by Giacobbe Lauser 13 Jan '11

13 Jan '11

So, I've been trying to use SO-67 and HO-68 for a few days now, and I have had no luck. For equipment, I've been using a Yaesu FT-60R programmed with the primary frequencies and two secondaries programmed on either side for Doppler shift. My antenna is an ELK 2m/440cm. Now, I know SO-67 has been down, but all the passes I've tried have been after that satellite was supposedly "repaired" and back on schedule. Nada. Not even quieting in the receiver. HO-68 has been a similar bust. I checked the schedule posted from Alan and highlighted the ones that were supposedly on for FM/PACSAT over NA and heard nothing. The latest pass I tried was at 17:58 UTC 89 degrees straight overhead, but still I heard nothing and it was supposed to be on. I know my receiver is working, because I checked all my programmed frequencies, and I have been able to work AO-27 and AO-51 in the past few days, and I heard the ISS Packet beacon several times as well. Now that I think of it, I haven't heard SO-50 either. Any thoughts? I've had better luck on the weaker sats with my mobile and a short whip than I have with this ELK antenna. What gives? - Jake, K3UAZ

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Re: Yaesu FT-8800
by Clint Bradford 13 Jan '11

13 Jan '11

Great for sat work - like Patrick mentioned. For portability, I have installed mine in an ice chest ... photos at ... ttp://tinyurl.com/cooler-radios Clint Bradford, K6LCS

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