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Re: FM Birds
by Jeremy Bomkamp 02 Feb '11

02 Feb '11

The morning passes are still fairly quiet on AO-51 and the time spent eclipsed looks to be getting shorter

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Re: SO-67 Audio
by Michael Elliott 02 Feb '11

02 Feb '11

Joe, I was actually wondering the same thing - I was going to post the question to the group, but you beat me to it. It has been a while since I have been on SO-67 and I couldn't remember if the audio was that low. I tried a pass on Sunday evening and thought it may be my antenna so I used a different antenna last night and noticed the same thing - I was actually indoors with my Arrow antenna last night, but I was still getting the low audio along with a burst ever now and then of loud audio. Michael, K4MOA - *Subject*: [amsat-bb] SO-67 Audio - *From*: joe barkley <jbarkley@xxxxxxxxxxxx <jbarkley(a)DOMAIN.HIDDEN>> - *Date*: Wed, 02 Feb 2011 05:38:34 -0500 - *Authentication-Results*: spam02.emerald.synacor.comsmtp.user=jbarkley;auth=pass (LOGIN) - *X_CMAE_Category*: 0,0 Undefined,Undefined ------------------------------ Hi All, I was a pass of SO-67 last night and the audio seems to be sort of muted or suppressed. Signals would pop through at times. Was that just me or did it seem that way to others? Thanks Joe KI4TZ _______________________________________________ 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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Re: AMSAT-BB Digest, Vol 6, Issue 67
by Louis McFadin 02 Feb '11

02 Feb '11

There has been much discussion about the possibility of doing some on orbit testing of ARISSat-1 while it is still inside the cabin. That has been proposed and it is being considered. There is no decision as of this time. This idea has some hurdles to overcome before it is a done deal. First we must get the approval of the ISS safety panel. In order to do that we must show that it will not constitute a safety hazard to the ISS. That has not been clearly established as of this time. Second it would interfere with some planned school contacts. That would cause a lot of problems. So it is premature to declare that this testing will take place. We will continue to work the process and will let the amateur community and the world know as soon as possible if it is approved. Lou McFadin W5DID ARISS US Hardware manager On Feb 1, 2011, at 7:51 PM, amsat-bb-request(a)amsat.org wrote: > Send AMSAT-BB mailing list submissions to > amsat-bb(a)amsat.org > > To subscribe or unsubscribe via the World Wide Web, visit > http://amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb > or, via email, send a message with subject or body 'help' to > amsat-bb-request(a)amsat.org > > You can reach the person managing the list at > amsat-bb-owner(a)amsat.org > > When replying, please edit your Subject line so it is more specific > than "Re: Contents of AMSAT-BB digest..." > > > Today's Topics: > > 1. Re: Fwd: Re: Re: UKuke-1 Announcement (Wouter Weggelaar) > 2. Re: LoTW Questions (Jim Bennett) > 3. Re: LoTW Questions (Patrick STODDARD (WD9EWK/VA7EWK)) > 4. LoTW Questions (Ted) > 5. SA-AMSAT Satellites (Trevor .) > 6. Re: LoTW Questions (Zachary Beougher) > 7. AO-51 status on AMSAT.org page (Scott Armstrong) > 8. Re: AO-51 status on AMSAT.org page (Mark L. Hammond) > 9. Re: AO-51 status on AMSAT.org page (Scott Armstrong) > 10. Re: AO-51 status on AMSAT.org page (Andrew Glasbrenner) > 11. Re: LoTW Questions (Gary "Joe" Mayfield) > 12. Re: LoTW Questions (Jim Bennett) > > > ---------------------------------------------------------------------- > > Message: 1 > Date: Tue, 1 Feb 2011 22:33:22 +0100 > From: Wouter Weggelaar <wouterweg(a)gmail.com> > Subject: [amsat-bb] Re: Fwd: Re: Re: UKuke-1 Announcement > To: Jim List <jimlist(a)milnet.uk.net> > Cc: amsat-bb <amsat-bb(a)amsat.org>, "Mark L. Hammond" > <marklhammond(a)gmail.com> > Message-ID: > <AANLkTinkLxQgkt23J3gXRUShV8_wn6_cfC-OvOiPoYxr(a)mail.gmail.com> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1 > > I guess there will be at least a couple of dutchies here as well > willing to track. > > Wouter PA3WEG > > > On Thu, Jan 27, 2011 at 10:34 AM, Jim List <jimlist(a)milnet.uk.net> wrote: >> Agreed, but thats not to say that someone outside UK couldn't set up a GS, >> using the info in the AO. >> >> I am sure that the UKSA would welcome that, and also wish to know if any >> organisation would be willing to do that. >> >> 73 Jim G3WGM >> >>> -----Original Message----- >>> From: amsat-bb-bounces(a)amsat.org [mailto:[email protected]] On >>> Behalf Of Mark L. Hammond >>> Sent: 27 January 2011 00:23 >>> To: amsat-bb >>> Subject: [amsat-bb] Fwd: Re: Re: UKuke-1 Announcement >>> >>> >>>> #21--must be from UK! ?:) >>>> >>>> http://www.ukspaceagency.bis.gov.uk/assets/pdf/UKUBEAOGS.pdf >>>> >>>> "UK-based entities are invited to submit a proposal for Ground Segment >>> support on this pilot mission." >>>> >>>> 73, >>>> >>>> Mark N8MH >>>> >>>> At 06:22 PM 1/26/2011 -0500, you wrote: >>>>> >>>>> That is good news. >>>>> >>>>> Also, I see bids are being solicited from anyone / any team who would >>> like >>>>> to form the official U-Kube ground station for the 1 year duration of >>> the >>>>> mission. >>>>> >>>>> There are a list of 20 requirements for the ground station at: >>>>> >>>>> _http://www.ukspaceagency.bis.gov.uk/20701.aspx_ >>>>> (http://www.ukspaceagency.bis.gov.uk/20701.aspx) >>>>> >>>>> Two are fairly easy. 1) Must have full amateur radio license. ?2) >>> Antenna >>>>> must have RH and LH polarisation. >>>>> >>>>> 73 >>>>> >>>>> David >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> In a message dated 26/01/2011 17:33:32 GMT Standard Time, >>>>> g.shirville(a)btinternet.com writes: >>>>> >>>>> Sorry this time WITH the relevant link! >>>>> >>>>> _http://www.ukspaceagency.bis.gov.uk/21973.aspx_ >>>>> (http://www.ukspaceagency.bis.gov.uk/21973.aspx) >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> ----- Original Message ----- >>>>> From: ?_Graham Shirville_ (mailto:[email protected]) >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> _______________________________________________ >>>>> 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 >>>> >>>> >>>> Mark L. Hammond ?[N8MH] >>> _______________________________________________ >>> 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 >> >> _______________________________________________ >> 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 >> > > > > ------------------------------ > > Message: 2 > Date: Tue, 1 Feb 2011 16:47:16 -0500 > From: "Jim Bennett" <jlb3nn(a)bellsouth.net> > Subject: [amsat-bb] Re: LoTW Questions > To: "'Zachary Beougher'" <zack.kd8ksn(a)hotmail.com>, > <amsat-bb(a)amsat.org> > Message-ID: <A973594ED7AE4B92B8972CA0E85133E8@jim1> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii" > > Is anyone else using HRD for logging? I am and after entering the mode as > Satellite, I have to load the database into Microsoft Access and edit the > mode field from Satellite to SAT. Then LOTW will accept it. > > Zach, > You might want to use MS Access to mass change the field of the mode to SAT. > > Jim > Ke4kol > > > -----Original Message----- > From: amsat-bb-bounces(a)amsat.org [mailto:[email protected]] On > Behalf Of Zachary Beougher > Sent: Monday, January 31, 2011 9:45 PM > To: amsat-bb(a)amsat.org > Subject: [amsat-bb] Re: LoTW Questions > > Hi Gary, > > Thanks for the reply - that helps me get a better understanding of how it > works. I have never entered the propagation mode into HRD, so I would have > to manually go through and update each entry (329 since Oct. 24), so I think > > I am going to update and upload only my portable operation QSOs DATED AFTER > Oct. 24 (when I started using HRD instead of paper). This would encompass > the EN80/EM89 operation on Oct. 30, EN70vb operation on Nov. 30, EN90/EM99 > operation on Dec. 17, 2010 and again on Jan. 29, 2011. If someone needs my > home grid (EN80) confirmed via LoTW, send me an email off list and I will > update the propagation mode and upload that as well. I just can't see > spending all of that time to make a change to all of those entries. From > now on I will enter "satellite" as the propagation mode, and then I will > upload both portable and non-portable QSOs. I did read in the instructions > about how you could cut and paste the changed in the ADIF file, but after > trying that it would take just as long to make the changes in HRD. > > 73! > > Zack > KD8KSN > > -----Original Message----- > From: Gary "Joe" Mayfield > Sent: Monday, January 31, 2011 1:52 PM > To: 'Zachary Beougher' ; amsat-bb(a)amsat.org > Subject: RE: [amsat-bb] LoTW Questions > > The ARRL does a nice job of spelling out the parameters here: > http://www.arrl.org/files/file/LoTW%20Instructions/N5JB.pdf > > The band that matters ( according to the ARRL ) is the band you transmit on, > > not the band you receive on. > > Here is the data you need to log the contact and have it count in LOTW > > <CALL:6> [The Station You Worked] > <QSO_DATE:8> [YYYYMMDD] > <TIME_ON:6> [HHMMSS] in utc > <BAND:4> [The band you transmitted on] > <MODE:3> [SSB, CW, FM, etc.] > <PROP_MODE:3>SAT > <SAT_NAME:4> [The bird you used] > <EOR> > > Please note it is VERY unforgiving as far as entries go. Things must be > spelled correctly! The [] above should not be included. I have yet to hear > > the exact allowable clock difference, but I'm sure it is several minutes at > least. > > 73, > Joe kk0sd > > -----Original Message----- > From: amsat-bb-bounces(a)amsat.org [mailto:[email protected]] On > Behalf Of Zachary Beougher > Sent: Monday, January 31, 2011 12:11 PM > To: amsat-bb(a)amsat.org > Subject: [amsat-bb] LoTW Questions > > Hi All, > > I am trying to get myself going on LoTW, and I need to know what the > generally excepted parameters are for QSO information. > > 1) In my logbook (HRD), what should I put for the freq. (2m, 440)? > > 2) What happens if my log entry is one minute off of stations B's entry > (1906z versus 1905z) - will they match up? > > 3) What should my mode be set at (FM, SAT)? > > 4) Other than date, time, call, mode, sent RST, rcvd RST, band and name (op > name), is there anything that needs to be added to it when I go to upload? > This was the default LoTW selection for HRD, so I am assuming it is correct. > > I can't think of any other questions at the moment, but any other helpful > tips for getting it started would be appreciated. > > 73! > > Zack > KD8KSN > _______________________________________________ > 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 > > _______________________________________________ > 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 > > > > ------------------------------ > > Message: 3 > Date: Tue, 1 Feb 2011 15:11:32 -0700 > From: "Patrick STODDARD (WD9EWK/VA7EWK)" <amsat-bb(a)wd9ewk.net> > Subject: [amsat-bb] Re: LoTW Questions > To: amsat-bb(a)amsat.org > Message-ID: > <AANLkTikb16OvawTddY0sv16Cs4qOSYBR82zATmYEDh3-(a)mail.gmail.com> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1 > > Hi! > >>> Is anyone else using HRD for logging? ?I am and after entering ?the mode as >>> Satellite, I have to load the database into Microsoft Access and edit the >>> mode field from Satellite to SAT. ?Then LOTW will accept it. >> >> Zach, >> You might want to use MS Access to mass change the field of the mode to SAT. > > Or a spreadsheet (MS Excel, OpenOffice, etc.) could be used to do the same > thing. > > I was able to take my satellite log in an Excel spreadsheet and quickly > change some fields - plus add all the ADIF field labels - in a short amount > of time. My time-consuming task was to break the log down into all the > different station locations I've worked from (almost 100 for my satellite work). > I spent probably 12-14 hours over a couple of late evenings, but it was > worth it. Now I can make much smaller uploads with new contacts, and not > take much time in doing that. > > 73! > > > > > > Patrick WD9EWK/VA7EWK > http://www.wd9ewk.net/ > > > > ------------------------------ > > Message: 4 > Date: Tue, 1 Feb 2011 14:30:21 -0800 > From: "Ted" <k7trkradio(a)charter.net> > Subject: [amsat-bb] LoTW Questions > To: "'Jim Bennett'" <jlb3nn(a)bellsouth.net>, "'Zachary Beougher'" > <zack.kd8ksn(a)hotmail.com>, <amsat-bb(a)amsat.org> > Message-ID: <82BFE3EFD6864D52BC4B3DAE7D67819A@HamComputer> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii" > > Jim, there is a 'bulk editor' in the HRD Logbook. Look in the 'more' button. > You will need to isolate your sat log, highlight all the entries, then go to > the bulk editor and add or change fields for the entire log. The > instructions are in the 'bulk editor' window. It's a little sketchy on how > it works but also somewhat intuitive. I was able to add 'satellite' in the > propagation field to all my contacts. > > Check it out as it may save some time ( I do not remember exactly how I > did it so can't be of much help on that. I just know it will work for you) > > GL Ted K7TRK > > -----Original Message----- > Is anyone else using HRD for logging? I am and after entering the mode as > Satellite, I have to load the database into Microsoft Access and edit the > mode field from Satellite to SAT. Then LOTW will accept it. > > Zach, > You might want to use MS Access to mass change the field of the mode to SAT. > > Jim > Ke4kol > > > -----Original Message----- > From: amsat-bb-bounces(a)amsat.org [mailto:[email protected]] On > Behalf Of Zachary Beougher > Sent: Monday, January 31, 2011 9:45 PM > To: amsat-bb(a)amsat.org > Subject: [amsat-bb] Re: LoTW Questions > > Hi Gary, > > Thanks for the reply - that helps me get a better understanding of how it > works. I have never entered the propagation mode into HRD, so I would have > to manually go through and update each entry (329 since Oct. 24), so I think > > I am going to update and upload only my portable operation QSOs DATED AFTER > Oct. 24 (when I started using HRD instead of paper). This would encompass > the EN80/EM89 operation on Oct. 30, EN70vb operation on Nov. 30, EN90/EM99 > operation on Dec. 17, 2010 and again on Jan. 29, 2011. If someone needs my > home grid (EN80) confirmed via LoTW, send me an email off list and I will > update the propagation mode and upload that as well. I just can't see > spending all of that time to make a change to all of those entries. From > now on I will enter "satellite" as the propagation mode, and then I will > upload both portable and non-portable QSOs. I did read in the instructions > about how you could cut and paste the changed in the ADIF file, but after > trying that it would take just as long to make the changes in HRD. > > 73! > > Zack > KD8KSN > > -----Original Message----- > From: Gary "Joe" Mayfield > Sent: Monday, January 31, 2011 1:52 PM > To: 'Zachary Beougher' ; amsat-bb(a)amsat.org > Subject: RE: [amsat-bb] LoTW Questions > > The ARRL does a nice job of spelling out the parameters here: > http://www.arrl.org/files/file/LoTW%20Instructions/N5JB.pdf > > The band that matters ( according to the ARRL ) is the band you transmit on, > > not the band you receive on. > > Here is the data you need to log the contact and have it count in LOTW > > <CALL:6> [The Station You Worked] > <QSO_DATE:8> [YYYYMMDD] > <TIME_ON:6> [HHMMSS] in utc > <BAND:4> [The band you transmitted on] > <MODE:3> [SSB, CW, FM, etc.] > <PROP_MODE:3>SAT > <SAT_NAME:4> [The bird you used] > <EOR> > > Please note it is VERY unforgiving as far as entries go. Things must be > spelled correctly! The [] above should not be included. I have yet to hear > > the exact allowable clock difference, but I'm sure it is several minutes at > least. > > 73, > Joe kk0sd > > -----Original Message----- > From: amsat-bb-bounces(a)amsat.org [mailto:[email protected]] On > Behalf Of Zachary Beougher > Sent: Monday, January 31, 2011 12:11 PM > To: amsat-bb(a)amsat.org > Subject: [amsat-bb] LoTW Questions > > Hi All, > > I am trying to get myself going on LoTW, and I need to know what the > generally excepted parameters are for QSO information. > > 1) In my logbook (HRD), what should I put for the freq. (2m, 440)? > > 2) What happens if my log entry is one minute off of stations B's entry > (1906z versus 1905z) - will they match up? > > 3) What should my mode be set at (FM, SAT)? > > 4) Other than date, time, call, mode, sent RST, rcvd RST, band and name (op > name), is there anything that needs to be added to it when I go to upload? > This was the default LoTW selection for HRD, so I am assuming it is correct. > > I can't think of any other questions at the moment, but any other helpful > tips for getting it started would be appreciated. > > 73! > > Zack > KD8KSN > _______________________________________________ > 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 > > _______________________________________________ > 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 > > _______________________________________________ > 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 > > > > > ------------------------------ > > Message: 5 > Date: Tue, 1 Feb 2011 23:07:03 +0000 (GMT) > From: "Trevor ." <m5aka(a)yahoo.co.uk> > Subject: [amsat-bb] SA-AMSAT Satellites > To: amsat-bb(a)amsat.org > Message-ID: <763258.57992.qm(a)web27205.mail.ukl.yahoo.com> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset=utf-8 > > There is some more info on the two Southern African AMSAT satellites at > > http://www.southgatearc.org/news/february2011/saamsat_projects.htm > > 73 Trevor M5AKA > Daily Amateur Radio Email/RSS News: http://www.southgatearc.org/ > Email Your News To: editor at southgatearc.org > Or Upload At: http://www.southgatearc.org/news/your_news_1.htm > ---- > > > > > > > ------------------------------ > > Message: 6 > Date: Tue, 1 Feb 2011 19:37:13 -0500 > From: "Zachary Beougher" <zack.kd8ksn(a)hotmail.com> > Subject: [amsat-bb] Re: LoTW Questions > To: "Ted" <k7trkradio(a)charter.net>, "'Jim Bennett'" > <jlb3nn(a)bellsouth.net>, <amsat-bb(a)amsat.org> > Message-ID: <SNT111-DS25A66CE407CFCEC5F22009B3E40(a)phx.gbl> > Content-Type: text/plain; format=flowed; charset="iso-8859-1"; > reply-type=original > > WOW! Thanks for the tip, Ted. I did the bulk editor like you had mentioned, > and it not only changed all off the propagation modes to satellite, but it > even changed it to "SAT." I didn't know that option existed. > > Here is a sample ADIF file encompassing 2 contacts from the other day. The > propagation mode is in line 4 from the bottom in both. Can anyone tell me > if this looks like something LoTW would except? > > #++ > # > # HRD Logbook version 5.0 build 2636, Copyright (C) 2009-2010 by Simon > Brown, HB9DRV > # http://www.ham-radio-deluxe.com > # > # Created: 01-Feb-2011 19:30:58 > # > #-- > > <ADIF_VERS:3>2.2 > <PROGRAMID:14>HamRadioDeluxe > <PROGRAMVERSION:22>Version 5.0 build 2636 > <EOH> > > <address:48>Michael D Elliott > PO BOX 1165 > Nebo, NC 28761 > USA <a_index:3>0.0 <ant_az:3>0.0 <ant_el:4>47.0 > <ant_path:1>S <band:2>2m <call:5>K4MOA <cnty:8>McDowell <cont:2>NA > <country:24>United States of America > <cqz:1>5 <distance:7>503.537 <dxcc:3>291 <eqsl_qsl_rcvd:1>N > <eqsl_qsl_sent:1>N <force_init:1>0 <gridsquare:6>EM95bp > <ituz:1>6 <k_index:3>0.0 <lat:11>N035 38.750 <lon:11>W081 52.500 > <lotw_qsl_rcvd:1>N <lotw_qsl_sent:1>N > <mode:2>FM <my_country:24>United States of America <my_cq_zone:1>5 > <my_gridsquare:6>EN80sd <my_itu_zone:1>6 > <my_lat:11>N040 08.750 <my_lon:11>W082 27.500 <my_name:4>Zack > <name:17>Michael D Elliott <operator:16>ZACHARY BEOUGHER > <owner_callsign:16>ZACHARY BEOUGHER <pfx:2>K4 <prop_mode:3>SAT <qsl_rcvd:1>N > <qsl_rcvd_via:1>D <qsl_sent:1>N > <qsl_sent_via:1>D <qso_complete:1>Y <qso_random:1>0 <qth:4>Nebo > <rst_rcvd:2>59 <rst_sent:2>59 <rx_pwr:3>0.0 > <sat_mode:6>FM V/U <sat_name:4>AO51 <sfi:3>0.0 <state:2>NC > <station_callsign:6>KD8KSN <swl:1>0 <time_off:6>215800 > <time_on:6>215800 <qso_date:8>20110129 <tx_pwr:5>5.000 <EOR> > > <address:54>Richard G Bogen > 835 W South St > Stoughton, WI 53589 > USA <a_index:3>4.0 <ant_az:3>0.0 <ant_el:4>47.0 > <ant_path:1>S <band:2>2m <call:5>N9AMW <cnty:4>Dane <cont:2>NA > <country:24>United States of America <cqz:1>5 > <distance:7>640.187 <dxcc:3>291 <eqsl_qsl_rcvd:1>N <eqsl_qsl_sent:1>N > <force_init:1>0 <gridsquare:6>EN52jv > <ituz:1>6 <k_index:3>0.0 <lat:11>N042 53.750 <lon:11>W089 12.500 > <lotw_qsl_rcvd:1>N <lotw_qsl_sent:1>N > <mode:2>FM <my_country:24>United States of America <my_cq_zone:1>5 > <my_gridsquare:6>EN80sd <my_itu_zone:1>6 > <my_lat:11>N040 08.750 <my_lon:11>W082 27.500 <my_name:4>Zack > <name:15>Richard G Bogen <operator:16>ZACHARY BEOUGHER > <owner_callsign:16>ZACHARY BEOUGHER <pfx:2>N9 <prop_mode:3>SAT <qsl_rcvd:1>N > <qsl_rcvd_via:1>D <qsl_sent:1>N > <qsl_sent_via:1>D <qso_complete:1>Y <qso_random:1>0 <qth:9>Stoughton > <rst_rcvd:2>59 <rst_sent:2>59 <rx_pwr:3>0.0 > <sat_mode:6>FM V/U <sat_name:4>AO51 <sfi:4>81.0 <state:2>WI > <station_callsign:6>KD8KSN <swl:1>0 <time_off:6>215400 > <time_on:6>215400 <qso_date:8>20110129 <tx_pwr:5>5.000 <EOR> > > > How does that look?? > > Zack > KD8KSN > > -----Original Message----- > From: Ted > Sent: Tuesday, February 01, 2011 5:30 PM > To: 'Jim Bennett' ; 'Zachary Beougher' ; amsat-bb(a)amsat.org > Subject: LoTW Questions > > Jim, there is a 'bulk editor' in the HRD Logbook. Look in the 'more' button. > You will need to isolate your sat log, highlight all the entries, then go to > the bulk editor and add or change fields for the entire log. The > instructions are in the 'bulk editor' window. It's a little sketchy on how > it works but also somewhat intuitive. I was able to add 'satellite' in the > propagation field to all my contacts. > > Check it out as it may save some time ( I do not remember exactly how I > did it so can't be of much help on that. I just know it will work for you) > > GL Ted K7TRK > > -----Original Message----- > Is anyone else using HRD for logging? I am and after entering the mode as > Satellite, I have to load the database into Microsoft Access and edit the > mode field from Satellite to SAT. Then LOTW will accept it. > > Zach, > You might want to use MS Access to mass change the field of the mode to SAT. > > Jim > Ke4kol > > > -----Original Message----- > From: amsat-bb-bounces(a)amsat.org [mailto:[email protected]] On > Behalf Of Zachary Beougher > Sent: Monday, January 31, 2011 9:45 PM > To: amsat-bb(a)amsat.org > Subject: [amsat-bb] Re: LoTW Questions > > Hi Gary, > > Thanks for the reply - that helps me get a better understanding of how it > works. I have never entered the propagation mode into HRD, so I would have > to manually go through and update each entry (329 since Oct. 24), so I think > > I am going to update and upload only my portable operation QSOs DATED AFTER > Oct. 24 (when I started using HRD instead of paper). This would encompass > the EN80/EM89 operation on Oct. 30, EN70vb operation on Nov. 30, EN90/EM99 > operation on Dec. 17, 2010 and again on Jan. 29, 2011. If someone needs my > home grid (EN80) confirmed via LoTW, send me an email off list and I will > update the propagation mode and upload that as well. I just can't see > spending all of that time to make a change to all of those entries. From > now on I will enter "satellite" as the propagation mode, and then I will > upload both portable and non-portable QSOs. I did read in the instructions > about how you could cut and paste the changed in the ADIF file, but after > trying that it would take just as long to make the changes in HRD. > > 73! > > Zack > KD8KSN > > -----Original Message----- > From: Gary "Joe" Mayfield > Sent: Monday, January 31, 2011 1:52 PM > To: 'Zachary Beougher' ; amsat-bb(a)amsat.org > Subject: RE: [amsat-bb] LoTW Questions > > The ARRL does a nice job of spelling out the parameters here: > http://www.arrl.org/files/file/LoTW%20Instructions/N5JB.pdf > > The band that matters ( according to the ARRL ) is the band you transmit on, > > not the band you receive on. > > Here is the data you need to log the contact and have it count in LOTW > > <CALL:6> [The Station You Worked] > <QSO_DATE:8> [YYYYMMDD] > <TIME_ON:6> [HHMMSS] in utc > <BAND:4> [The band you transmitted on] > <MODE:3> [SSB, CW, FM, etc.] > <PROP_MODE:3>SAT > <SAT_NAME:4> [The bird you used] > <EOR> > > Please note it is VERY unforgiving as far as entries go. Things must be > spelled correctly! The [] above should not be included. I have yet to hear > > the exact allowable clock difference, but I'm sure it is several minutes at > least. > > 73, > Joe kk0sd > > -----Original Message----- > From: amsat-bb-bounces(a)amsat.org [mailto:[email protected]] On > Behalf Of Zachary Beougher > Sent: Monday, January 31, 2011 12:11 PM > To: amsat-bb(a)amsat.org > Subject: [amsat-bb] LoTW Questions > > Hi All, > > I am trying to get myself going on LoTW, and I need to know what the > generally excepted parameters are for QSO information. > > 1) In my logbook (HRD), what should I put for the freq. (2m, 440)? > > 2) What happens if my log entry is one minute off of stations B's entry > (1906z versus 1905z) - will they match up? > > 3) What should my mode be set at (FM, SAT)? > > 4) Other than date, time, call, mode, sent RST, rcvd RST, band and name (op > name), is there anything that needs to be added to it when I go to upload? > This was the default LoTW selection for HRD, so I am assuming it is correct. > > I can't think of any other questions at the moment, but any other helpful > tips for getting it started would be appreciated. > > 73! > > Zack > KD8KSN > _______________________________________________ > 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 > > _______________________________________________ > 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 > > _______________________________________________ > 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 > > > > > ------------------------------ > > Message: 7 > Date: Tue, 1 Feb 2011 18:54:49 -0600 > From: Scott Armstrong <aa5am(a)arrl.net> > Subject: [amsat-bb] AO-51 status on AMSAT.org page > To: <amsat-bb(a)amsat.org> > Message-ID: <COL116-W51B35154537C54335057EEC0E40(a)phx.gbl> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset="iso-8859-1" > > > Question for the group. > > The AO-51 status on the AMSAT.org status page shows AO-51 to have a HF component that is operational. > > Reading about the satellite and some of the related links I found mentioned something about a 10m uplink budget but no additional information. All other references to the satellite make no mention of any HF component. > > Does AO51 have a HF uplink or downlink? > > Scott AA5AM > > ------------------------------ > > Message: 8 > Date: Tue, 01 Feb 2011 20:07:58 -0500 > From: "Mark L. Hammond" <marklhammond(a)gmail.com> > Subject: [amsat-bb] Re: AO-51 status on AMSAT.org page > To: Scott Armstrong <aa5am(a)arrl.net>, <amsat-bb(a)amsat.org> > Message-ID: <2p801g00956cfur05p80Te(a)gmail.com> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii" > > Hi Scott, > > AO-51 has a broad band receiver (think something like an Icom PCR-1000) that can be tuned to 10M. The problem is that the antenna is either one tuned for 2M or 1.2GHz. So---it's very inefficient and not very effective. There have been some short periods of testing, but it's not on the list of "commonly used modes." > > There is no HF transmitter on AO-51. > > Hope that helps! > > Mark N8MH > > At 06:54 PM 2/1/2011 -0600, Scott Armstrong wrote: > >> Question for the group. >> >> The AO-51 status on the AMSAT.org status page shows AO-51 to have a HF component that is operational. >> >> Reading about the satellite and some of the related links I found mentioned something about a 10m uplink budget but no additional information. All other references to the satellite make no mention of any HF component. >> >> Does AO51 have a HF uplink or downlink? >> >> Scott AA5AM >> _______________________________________________ >> 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 > > > > ------------------------------ > > Message: 9 > Date: Tue, 1 Feb 2011 19:15:59 -0600 > From: Scott Armstrong <aa5am(a)arrl.net> > Subject: [amsat-bb] Re: AO-51 status on AMSAT.org page > To: <marklhammond(a)gmail.com>, <amsat-bb(a)amsat.org> > Message-ID: <COL116-W62BA2A48319CC1F95A21D7C0E40(a)phx.gbl> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset="iso-8859-1" > > > Thanks Mark. > > Clears up that mystery! Been meaning to ask that question for a few weeks and just never seem to get around to doing it. > > 73, > Scott AA5AM > >> Date: Tue, 1 Feb 2011 20:07:58 -0500 >> To: aa5am(a)arrl.net; amsat-bb(a)amsat.org >> From: marklhammond(a)gmail.com >> Subject: Re: [amsat-bb] AO-51 status on AMSAT.org page >> >> Hi Scott, >> >> AO-51 has a broad band receiver (think something like an Icom PCR-1000) that can be tuned to 10M. The problem is that the antenna is either one tuned for 2M or 1.2GHz. So---it's very inefficient and not very effective. There have been some short periods of testing, but it's not on the list of "commonly used modes." >> >> There is no HF transmitter on AO-51. >> >> Hope that helps! >> >> Mark N8MH >> >> At 06:54 PM 2/1/2011 -0600, Scott Armstrong wrote: >> >>> Question for the group. >>> >>> The AO-51 status on the AMSAT.org status page shows AO-51 to have a HF component that is operational. >>> >>> Reading about the satellite and some of the related links I found mentioned something about a 10m uplink budget but no additional information. All other references to the satellite make no mention of any HF component. >>> >>> Does AO51 have a HF uplink or downlink? >>> >>> Scott AA5AM >>> _______________________________________________ >>> 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 >> > > > ------------------------------ > > Message: 10 > Date: Tue, 01 Feb 2011 20:21:16 -0500 > From: Andrew Glasbrenner <glasbrenner(a)mindspring.com> > Subject: [amsat-bb] Re: AO-51 status on AMSAT.org page > To: Scott Armstrong <aa5am(a)arrl.net> > Cc: amsat-bb(a)amsat.org > Message-ID: <4D48B18C.1070807(a)mindspring.com> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1; format=flowed > > On 2/1/2011 7:54 PM, Scott Armstrong wrote: >> Question for the group. >> >> The AO-51 status on the AMSAT.org status page shows AO-51 to have a HF component that is operational. >> >> Reading about the satellite and some of the related links I found mentioned something about a 10m uplink budget but no additional information. All other references to the satellite make no mention of any HF component. >> >> Does AO51 have a HF uplink or downlink? >> >> Scott AA5AM > The wideband SQRX receiver will operate on HF, but early tests indicated > really poor performance. This is largely in part to a late change in the > onboard equipment just before launch, but also due to using an 18 inch > whip for receive on the satellite. > > So, it's there but it's not normally in use. We could try it again if > there is interest enough. > > 73, Drew KO4MA > AMSAT-NA VP Operations > > > ------------------------------ > > Message: 11 > Date: Tue, 1 Feb 2011 19:48:39 -0600 > From: "Gary \"Joe\" Mayfield" <gary_mayfield(a)hotmail.com> > Subject: [amsat-bb] Re: LoTW Questions > To: "'k6yk'" <k6yk(a)juno.com>, <k7trkradio(a)charter.net> > Cc: amsat-bb(a)amsat.org > Message-ID: <COL114-DS166EB74A29EEC4019916168AE40(a)phx.gbl> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii" > > Yes, > > My logging program became confused and threw an error. All seems well now. > > 73, > Joe kk0sd > > -----Original Message----- > From: k6yk [mailto:[email protected]] > Sent: Tuesday, February 01, 2011 10:50 AM > To: k7trkradio(a)charter.net > Cc: aa5am(a)arrl.net; gary_mayfield(a)hotmail.com; zack.kd8ksn(a)hotmail.com; > amsat-bb(a)amsat.org > Subject: Re: [amsat-bb] LoTW Questions > > > Anybody notice a hang-up in LOTW yesterday or today? > > I uploaded about 300 QSO's last night, they never showed up on > my count yet. So I uploaded them again this morning, same thing. > > BTW I also uploaded all the RS-13 mode T QSO's and a bunch of > older AO-27 QSO's this week, about 4000 QSO's. They went in OK. > > 73, > John K6YK > > > ____________________________________________________________ > When Banks Compete, You Win! > Refi & lower payments today: $400,000 for only $1,687/mo. No SSN required. > http://thirdpartyoffers.juno.com/TGL3141/4d483a296243494ecst05vuc > > > > ------------------------------ > > Message: 12 > Date: Tue, 1 Feb 2011 20:51:01 -0500 > From: "Jim Bennett" <jlb3nn(a)bellsouth.net> > Subject: [amsat-bb] Re: LoTW Questions > To: "'Ted'" <k7trkradio(a)charter.net>, "'Zachary Beougher'" > <zack.kd8ksn(a)hotmail.com>, <amsat-bb(a)amsat.org> > Message-ID: <2CDFC95D05164099B0FD3042D7897936@jim1> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii" > > Ted, > Thanks for tip. I didn't know that. I will try it out the next time I > update my log. > > Cu on the birds > 73's > Jim > > > -----Original Message----- > From: Ted [mailto:[email protected]] > Sent: Tuesday, February 01, 2011 5:30 PM > To: 'Jim Bennett'; 'Zachary Beougher'; amsat-bb(a)amsat.org > Subject: LoTW Questions > > Jim, there is a 'bulk editor' in the HRD Logbook. Look in the 'more' button. > You will need to isolate your sat log, highlight all the entries, then go to > the bulk editor and add or change fields for the entire log. The > instructions are in the 'bulk editor' window. It's a little sketchy on how > it works but also somewhat intuitive. I was able to add 'satellite' in the > propagation field to all my contacts. > > Check it out as it may save some time ( I do not remember exactly how I > did it so can't be of much help on that. I just know it will work for you) > > GL Ted K7TRK > > -----Original Message----- > Is anyone else using HRD for logging? I am and after entering the mode as > Satellite, I have to load the database into Microsoft Access and edit the > mode field from Satellite to SAT. Then LOTW will accept it. > > Zach, > You might want to use MS Access to mass change the field of the mode to SAT. > > Jim > Ke4kol > > > -----Original Message----- > From: amsat-bb-bounces(a)amsat.org [mailto:[email protected]] On > Behalf Of Zachary Beougher > Sent: Monday, January 31, 2011 9:45 PM > To: amsat-bb(a)amsat.org > Subject: [amsat-bb] Re: LoTW Questions > > Hi Gary, > > Thanks for the reply - that helps me get a better understanding of how it > works. I have never entered the propagation mode into HRD, so I would have > to manually go through and update each entry (329 since Oct. 24), so I think > > I am going to update and upload only my portable operation QSOs DATED AFTER > Oct. 24 (when I started using HRD instead of paper). This would encompass > the EN80/EM89 operation on Oct. 30, EN70vb operation on Nov. 30, EN90/EM99 > operation on Dec. 17, 2010 and again on Jan. 29, 2011. If someone needs my > home grid (EN80) confirmed via LoTW, send me an email off list and I will > update the propagation mode and upload that as well. I just can't see > spending all of that time to make a change to all of those entries. From > now on I will enter "satellite" as the propagation mode, and then I will > upload both portable and non-portable QSOs. I did read in the instructions > about how you could cut and paste the changed in the ADIF file, but after > trying that it would take just as long to make the changes in HRD. > > 73! > > Zack > KD8KSN > > -----Original Message----- > From: Gary "Joe" Mayfield > Sent: Monday, January 31, 2011 1:52 PM > To: 'Zachary Beougher' ; amsat-bb(a)amsat.org > Subject: RE: [amsat-bb] LoTW Questions > > The ARRL does a nice job of spelling out the parameters here: > http://www.arrl.org/files/file/LoTW%20Instructions/N5JB.pdf > > The band that matters ( according to the ARRL ) is the band you transmit on, > > not the band you receive on. > > Here is the data you need to log the contact and have it count in LOTW > > <CALL:6> [The Station You Worked] > <QSO_DATE:8> [YYYYMMDD] > <TIME_ON:6> [HHMMSS] in utc > <BAND:4> [The band you transmitted on] > <MODE:3> [SSB, CW, FM, etc.] > <PROP_MODE:3>SAT > <SAT_NAME:4> [The bird you used] > <EOR> > > Please note it is VERY unforgiving as far as entries go. Things must be > spelled correctly! The [] above should not be included. I have yet to hear > > the exact allowable clock difference, but I'm sure it is several minutes at > least. > > 73, > Joe kk0sd > > -----Original Message----- > From: amsat-bb-bounces(a)amsat.org [mailto:[email protected]] On > Behalf Of Zachary Beougher > Sent: Monday, January 31, 2011 12:11 PM > To: amsat-bb(a)amsat.org > Subject: [amsat-bb] LoTW Questions > > Hi All, > > I am trying to get myself going on LoTW, and I need to know what the > generally excepted parameters are for QSO information. > > 1) In my logbook (HRD), what should I put for the freq. (2m, 440)? > > 2) What happens if my log entry is one minute off of stations B's entry > (1906z versus 1905z) - will they match up? > > 3) What should my mode be set at (FM, SAT)? > > 4) Other than date, time, call, mode, sent RST, rcvd RST, band and name (op > name), is there anything that needs to be added to it when I go to upload? > This was the default LoTW selection for HRD, so I am assuming it is correct. > > I can't think of any other questions at the moment, but any other helpful > tips for getting it started would be appreciated. > > 73! > > Zack > KD8KSN > _______________________________________________ > 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 > > _______________________________________________ > 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 > > _______________________________________________ > 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 > > > > > ------------------------------ > > _______________________________________________ > Sent via amsat-bb(a)amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author. > Not an AMSAT member? Join now to support the amateur satellite program! > http://amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb > > > End of AMSAT-BB Digest, Vol 6, Issue 67 > ***************************************

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Photos of ARISSat-1 loaded into Progress
by Daniel Schultz 02 Feb '11

02 Feb '11

Photos of ARISSat-1 loaded into Progress vehicle: http://www.spaceref.com/news/viewsr.html?pid=35923 Dan Schultz N8FGV

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ARRISat-1
by Kevin Deane 02 Feb '11

02 Feb '11

ARRISat-1 Did I miss the keps for this or are they non-existant yet?

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OSCAR-11 Report
by Clive Wallis 02 Feb '11

02 Feb '11

OSCAR-11 REPORT 31 January 2011 This report covers the period from 31 December 2010 to 31 January 2011. During this time the satellite has been heard from 31 December 2010 to 10 January 2011, and from 21 January to 30 January . It is expected to switch-on again 10 February for ten days, and remain silent for the remainder of the month. Excellent signals have been reported from stations located around the world, and good copy obtained from decoded telemetry frames. The satellite is now transmitting during eclipses, although signals are weaker at those times. This indicates that there is still some capacity remaining in the battery. The on-board clock is now very stable. It gained eight seconds during January. The VHF beacon frequency is 145.826 MHz. AFSK FM ASCII Telemetry Reception reports have been received from Christian SWL-CHMY, Mike DK3WN, Campo PY5JAP, Ron WB0SOK and Horatio CX8AF. Many thanks for those and to everyone who posted reports on the satellite status website. At the present time, while OSCAR-11 is operating in a predictable way, I no longer need direct reports or files by e-mail. However, could all listeners continue to enter their reports on the general satellite status website. This is a very convenient and easy to use facility, which shows the current status of all the amateur satellites, and is of use to everyone. Reports around the expected times of switch-on and switch-off are of special interest, especially for times 12:00 - 17:00 and 22:00 - 07:00 UTC, to when the satellite is out-of-range in the UK . The URL is http://oscar.dcarr.org/index.php A longer version of this report report is available on my website, and new listeners to OSCAR-11 should read this for further information. The URL is www.g3cwv.co.uk/oscar11.htm . This page contains a links to the longer report, a short audio clip to help you identify the satellite and a file of the last telemetry received. The website also contains an archive of news & telemetry data which is updated from time to time, and details about using a soundcard or hardware demodulators for data capture. There is also software for capturing data, and decoding ASCII telemetry. If you place this bulletin on a terrestrial packet network, please use the bulletin identifier $BID:U2RPT153.CWV, to prevent duplication. 73 Clive G3CWV xxxxx(a)amsat.org (please replace the x's by g3cwv)

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SO-67 Audio
by joe barkley 02 Feb '11

02 Feb '11

Hi All, I was a pass of SO-67 last night and the audio seems to be sort of muted or suppressed. Signals would pop through at times. Was that just me or did it seem that way to others? Thanks Joe KI4TZ

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Re: ARRISat-1
by Alex 02 Feb '11

02 Feb '11

Kevin, the keps are the same as for ISS since it has not yet been placed into its own orbit Cheers Alex

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Sooo....
by Kevin Deane 01 Feb '11

01 Feb '11

The person e-mailed me, I am over it. I suppose I look like the cry baby new guy, and I guess I was. At least the person owned up to it. A little helpful information would have been nice instead of the ridicule over the air. So whatever, I will go ride my big wheel now... Kevin KF7MYK

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Murray St Univ - Kentucky
by Clint Bradford 01 Feb '11

01 Feb '11

We just wrapped up my "How to Work Ham Sats With our HT" for Murray State University Amateur Radio Club in Murray, Kentucky. They've been an ARRL affiliate club for over 40 years. I am trying to get some new AMSAT members out of them ... We had a great time during the presentation - and, although they're freezing back there, there were 25 attendees. We were also up against a speech by Ben Stein on campus at the same time (grin). I sent the custom slideshow (with Murray-related trivia questions) to them last week, and they projected it locally. And then we hooked up with Skype tonight for the audio. Only a couple Skype fade-outs - but it was an hour-and-five-minutes, so no real complaints. Chuck Williams, KJ4HBK, arranged the meeting. He's been to my Web site, and has been working AO-51 the past couple of weeks. Great group ... great Q&A afterwards. Clint Bradford, K6LCS http://www.work-sat.com

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