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

SatPC32 & Yaesu FT-857 question
by Zachary Beougher 31 May '11

31 May '11

Hi All, Can anyone tell me if when operating odd-split (rx on 440, then when you press the PTT is switches to 2m. Aka half-duplex) using the 857 if it is possible to control not only the downlink, but also the uplink when you press the PTT? 73, Zack KD8KSN

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5 in EM55
by wa4hfn＠comcast.net 31 May '11

31 May '11

5 in em55 starts this afternoon 24:00,UTC time 1 June . FM and SSB birds.Skeds can be made. Any donations will got to AMSAT To see the rules go to QRZ and look up WA4NVM or WA4HFN Thanks and good hunting WA4HFN EM55

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Re: Multiple reports AO-51 down again 1230utc 31 *MAY* 2011
by Mark L. Hammond 31 May '11

31 May '11

Heh...wrong month ;) 73, Mark N8MH On Tue, May 31, 2011 at 9:02 AM, Mark L. Hammond <marklhammond(a)gmail.com> wrote: > Please read subject line. > > Observers are still encouraged to continue reports on dcarr Sat Status page. > > It will be several hours before the bird is visible here; we'll turn it on again--perhaps on the 1515utc pass here, or the one after. > > 73, > > > 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 >

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Multiple reports AO-51 down again 1230utc 31 March 2011
by Mark L. Hammond 31 May '11

31 May '11

Please read subject line. Observers are still encouraged to continue reports on dcarr Sat Status page. It will be several hours before the bird is visible here; we'll turn it on again--perhaps on the 1515utc pass here, or the one after. 73, Mark L. Hammond [N8MH]

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ao=-51
by Nick Pugh K5QXJ 31 May '11

31 May '11

Drew the bird was operating at 04:30 cst today Keeping my fingers crossed nick Office 337 593 8700 Cell 337 258 2527 Helping UL become a world Class Engineering and Educational School

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AO-51 reports needed, especially from within eclipse
by Andrew Glasbrenner 31 May '11

31 May '11

AO-51's computer has been running for over 5 hours now. We have left the satellite in repeater mode 145.88/435.15 for the time being, at over 2 watts. We are very surprised by this development to say the least. Without Whole Orbit Data we are flying a bit blind, so would really like to know what the satellite is doing in eclipse. I'm assuming the transmitter is cutting out, but who knows? Cell 3 is reporting 0.0 volts, so it's clear it has shorted completely. Please, everyone, everywhere, listen to 435.150 the next 24 hours and send your reports to me or to the -bb. Southern hemisphere observations are most very welcome. 73, Drew KO4MA

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AO51 @ 2300 UTC today
by Patrick STODDARD (WD9EWK/VA7EWK) 30 May '11

30 May '11

Hi! Thanks to whoever kept AO51 running for us out here in the western USA to use during the 2300 UTC pass. Hopefully there is a way to keep it going longer, allowing for more of the world to get a chance to still use this satellite. It sounded pretty good here. 73! Patrick WD9EWK/VA7EWK - back home in Arizona http://www.wd9ewk.net/

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Re: Fwd: Double Flyby Alert: Last Chance to See SpaceShuttle Endeavour
by Daniel Schultz 30 May '11

30 May '11

My XYL and I saw Endeavour and the ISS in close formation at 30 degrees elevation on the 04:50 am pass over Maryland this morning, both objects equally bright and separated by about half the diameter of the full moon. The final separation burn occurred at 04:38 am, and NASA TV announced a separation distance of 13,500 feet ten minutes later at 05:00 am. Dan Schultz N8FGV

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Re: Yaesu Rotator Cable
by Clint Bradford 30 May '11

30 May '11

Of course, Ham Radio Outlet carries it, too. Clint Bradford clintbradford(a)mac.com

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Fwd: Double Flyby Alert: Last Chance to See Space Shuttle Endeavour
by Stuart Balanger 30 May '11

30 May '11

*Hi all, Happy memorial day! Thought y'all might be interested in this! 73,.Stu (WA2BSS) * ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: SpaceWeather.com <swlist(a)spaceweather.com> Date: Mon, May 30, 2011 at 12:56 AM Subject: Double Flyby Alert: Last Chance to See Space Shuttle Endeavour To: "SpaceWeather.com" <swlist(a)spaceweather.com> Space Weather News for May 30, 2011 http://spaceweather.com DOUBLE FLYBY ALERT: Space shuttle Endeavour undocked from the International Space Station on Sunday evening, May 29th, at 11:55 pm EDT. This sets the stage for a series of beautiful double flybys: The shuttle and station will soar through the night sky side-by-side in advance of Endeavour's final landing on June 1st. Check the Simple Satellite Tracker to see if you are favored with an apparition: http://spaceweather.com/flybys BONUS: You can also turn your cell phone into a shuttle tracker. Our "Simple Flybys" app works on both iPhone and Android devices. Details at http://simpleflybys.com You are subscribed to the Space Weather mailing list, a free service of Spaceweather.com. New subscribers may sign up for free space weather alerts at http://spaceweather.com/services/ . To unsubscribe click here: http://www.spaceweather2.com/u?id=1409699L&n=T&l=spaceweather or send a blank email to leave-spaceweather-1409699L(a)www.spaceweather2.com

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