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

For Sale
by Gerry 11 May '11

11 May '11

DCI Band Pass Filter Model DCI-146-4-H (new in box never used).......................................$290.00 CAN +S&H SX1000 Quad Band Power meter……………………………………………........................................... $110.00 CAN + S&H TNC7 Multi dual speed TNC 1200/9600 Bd RS232/USB also38.4kbaud modem ............... $175.00 CAN+S&H Uni Track 2003……………………………………………… ...............................................$125.00 CAN +S&H Directive System Antennas: 1…..DSH12-27 Helix, 2.3 – 2.5 GHz……………………………………………….........................................$115.00 CAN +S&H 1…..DSH23-12 Helix, 1.24 – 1.3 GHz……………………………………………..........................................$110.00 CAN +S&H DSH23-12 23 cm RHCP 12 turn helix 14.5 dBic gain in a machined radome for best weather protection. 1.2-1.3 GHz bandwidth. 50 ohm feed with N (f) connector on 8" backplane. All stainless hardware; Designed for PHASE 3D uplink operation. Wide bandwidth actually covers from 900 - 1600 MHz. DSH23-12 DSH12-27 2400 MHz (12cm) RHCP 27 turn helix 18.1 dBic gain in a machined PVC radome for best weather protection. 2.3-2.5 GHz bandwidth. 20 degree beamwidth; 50 ohm feed with N (f) connector on 8" backplane; All stainless hardware; 34" overall length; Designed for PHASE 3D operation, and other circular polarization modes within the 1.8 to 2.8 GHz frequency range. Gerry VE4GTB We’ll meet again, don’t know where don’t know when. But I know we’ll meet again some sunny day.

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Yaesu G-5400B and G-5500 controller
by Sven Arne Astrup 11 May '11

11 May '11

Hallo! I am owner of both the Yaesu G-5400B and the G-5500 azimuth/elevation controller. Could someone tell me: What kind of rotators (Azimuth and Elevation) came with the G-5400B? What kind of rotators (Azimuth and Elevation) came with the G-5500? None of the rotators are marked with type or part number. 73 de Sven LA6KJ

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Maryland Aerospace Inc. List: You are now unsubscribed
by Maryland Aerospace Inc. 10 May '11

10 May '11

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Darn word wrap
by Kevin Deane 10 May '11

10 May '11

I must have missed the music pass, I did hear a woman speaking spanish though sounded non satellite related, but these things happen and I personally do not think it is a big deal. If this were a perfect world it sure would be boring! Try that one...Sure miss AO-51 by the way. I liked a possible six passes a day now only possible four, woe's me cry, pout, boo hoo. Kevin KF7MYK

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AO_27 Spanish Woman
by Kevin Deane 10 May '11

10 May '11

I must have missed the music pass, I did hear a woman speaking spanish though sounded non satellite related, but these things happen and I personally do not think it is a big deal. If this were a perfect world it sure would be boring! Kevin KF7MYK

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Re: Music on AO-27 on Sunday
by Jeffrey Koehler 10 May '11

10 May '11

Please...tell me it was Stairway to Heaven? Jeff WB2SYK FN13xc Sent from my Verizon Wireless Phone Alexander Sack <pisymbol(a)gmail.com> wrote: >On Tue, May 10, 2011 at 2:16 PM, <kf1buz(a)gmail.com> wrote: >> I as well heard the music, happend as a xe station was calling. >> >> > >Okay, you guys got me....what was playing? :-) > >-aps >_______________________________________________ >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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Music on AO-27 on Sunday
by Lee Maisel 10 May '11

10 May '11

During one of the afternoon passes, I can't believe that some fool was actually playing loud music. Shameful.

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CubeSat News from MAI
by Maryland Aerospace Inc. 10 May '11

10 May '11

A newly re-designed MAI-200 ADACS is available for nanosatellite systems. Is this email not displaying correctly? [1]View it in your browser. Precision Fine Pointing and Ultra Low Jitter Links: 1. http://us2.campaign-archive1.com/?u=339fbb5f8c155aa3fe3833ac6&id=0baa1b6ba0… Announcing the all new MAI-200. Redesigned mechanics allow dynamic balancing to < 1mg-mm, enabling nanosat missions requiring arc-sec level pointing and extremely low jitter. The only fully integrated turnkey Attitude Determination and Control System (ADACS) on the market featuring both attitude determination and attitude control in the same package. Also available as a wheels-only system without the ADACS computer or electromagnets. _Specifications:_ Momentum Storage: 10.8mNms Maximum Torque: 0.625 mNm Mass Unbalance: 1 mg-mm Command & TLM Interface: RS-232 Dimensions: 3.937" x 3.927" x 3.10" Weight: 1.99 lb (907 gm) Operating Temp: -40C to +80C Vibration: > 10 g rms Radiation: 30 krad For more information, or to request a quote, please visit [2]www.miniADACS.com. [3]Visit Us On Facebook [4]Follow on Twitter [5]Forward to a Friend _Maryland Aerospace Inc._ specializes in CubeSat attitude determination and control systems. MAI markets the MAI-100 and MAI-200, which uniquely integrate both attitude determination with attitude control in a single package. Please contact us at [6]discover(a)miniADACS.com for more information or custom solutions for your mission. Visit Us! [7]Maryland Aerospace _Copyright © 2011 Maryland Aerospace Inc., All rights reserved._ You are receiving this email because you are active in the CubeSat community. _Our mailing address is:_ Maryland Aerospace Inc. 2138 Priest Bridge Ct. Suite #3 Crofton, Maryland 21114 Email Marketing Powered by MailChimp http://www.mailchimp.com/monkey-rewards/?aid=339fbb5f8c155aa3fe3833ac6&afl=1 [8]unsubscribe from this list | [9]update subscription preferences | [10]view email in browser Links: 2. http://miniadacs.us2.list-manage1.com/track/click?u=339fbb5f8c155aa3fe3833a… 3. http://miniadacs.us2.list-manage2.com/track/click?u=339fbb5f8c155aa3fe3833a… 4. http://miniadacs.us2.list-manage.com/track/click?u=339fbb5f8c155aa3fe3833ac… 5. http://us2.forward-to-friend1.com/forward?u=339fbb5f8c155aa3fe3833ac6&id=0b… 6. mailto:[email protected]?subject=MAI%20ADACS%20Inquiry 7. http://miniadacs.us2.list-manage1.com/track/click?u=339fbb5f8c155aa3fe3833a… 8. http://miniadacs.us2.list-manage.com/unsubscribe?u=339fbb5f8c155aa3fe3833ac… 9. http://miniadacs.us2.list-manage.com/profile?u=339fbb5f8c155aa3fe3833ac6&id… 10. http://us2.campaign-archive1.com/?u=339fbb5f8c155aa3fe3833ac6&id=0baa1b6ba0…

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Fwd: HAMSAT - Feedback from Users - Reg.
by Mani VU2WMY 10 May '11

10 May '11

Dear friends, I am herewith enclosing the mail received from Shri. T. Parimalarangan, HAMSAT Operations Director, ISRO Tracking, Ranging and Command Centre (ISTRAC), Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO), Bangalore. On his behalf, I kindly request all the HAMSAT VO-52 users across the globe to send in their valuable (4 points as mentioned below) feed back as requested by HAMSAT Ops Dir. The feed backs can be sent directly to him at: tprangan(a)istrac.org and a copy to me at: wmy(a)isac.gov.in On this 6th anniversary of HAMSAT VO-52, we thank all the users who have provided us their feed back last year. All the feed backs have been complied and presented to the HAMSAT Mission Management Board and for the records. The MMB has expressed it happiness looking at the quantity and quality of feed backs received from various parts of the Globe. We are very hopeful, that we would be getting a good response this year as well and many more years to come. Thanks in advance. with regards Mani, VU2WMY Secretary & Station-In-Charge Upagrah Amateur Radio Club VU2URC ISRO Satellite Centre HAL Airport Road, Bangalore-560 017. Phone:(O)91-80-25082054/2598/2192 Mobile: 91-80-98803 41456 E-mail ID: wmy(a)isac.gov.in vu2wmy_mani(a)yahoo.com isrohams(a)yahoo.com ----- Forwarded message from tprangan(a)istrac.org ----- Date: Tue, 10 May 2011 16:08:26 +0000 From: T PARIMALA RANGAN <tprangan(a)istrac.org> Subject: HAMSAT - Feedback from Users - Reg. To: "wmy(a)isac.gov.in" <wmy(a)isac.gov.in> Cc: T PARIMALA RANGAN <tprangan(a)istrac.org> Dear Mr. B A Subramani, Greetings from HAMSAT OPS. This is to bring to your kind attention that HAMSAT has completed 6 years of space based services on 5-5-2011 and going strong. Believe, this bird continue to be the pet of HAMs. To commemorate this event, we are generating a HAMSAT Performance Report and naturally, it will not be complete without the feedback from the User Community. Hence, may I request your goodself to forward this mail to all our HAM friends in India and abroad and request to send their feedback at the earliest (may be in a couple of days): 1 Qualitative / quantitative performance report 2 Observation on the quality of services from the launch, till date (trend of the onboard behaviour as seen from the ground) 3 Comparison with its contemporaries 4 Positive / negative aspects of HAMSAT HAMSAT continue to be monitored by ISTRAC and good health ensured. Convey my regards to all in our HAM Community. With Best Regards, T PARIMALARANGAN Operations Director ISTRAC/ISRO tprangan(a)istrac.org Ph: 080 - 2202 9011 (O) 080 - 2535 0132 (R) 0 - 9480333563 (M) 080 - 2202 9062 (fax) ------------------------- Disclaimer: This e-mail and any files transmitted with it are for the sole use of the intended recipient(s) and may contain confidential and legally privileged information. If you are not the intended recipient, please contact the sender by reply e-mail and destroy all copies and the original message. Any unauthorized review, use, disclosure, dissemination, forwarding, printing or copying of this email or any action taken in reliance on this e-mail is strictly prohibited and may be unlawful. The recipient acknowledges that any views expressed in this message are those of the individual sender and no binding nature of the message shall be implied or assumed unless the sender does so expressly with due authority of ISTRAC Management. Before opening any attachments please check them for viruses and defects as all liability for viruses is excluded to the fullest extent permitted by law. ------------------------- ----- End forwarded message ----- ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Confidentiality Notice: This e-mail message, including any attachments, is for the sole use of the intended recipient(s) and may contain confidential and privileged information. Any unauthorized review, use, disclosure or distribution is prohibited. If you are not the intended recipient, please contact the sender by reply e-mail and destroy all copies of the original message. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------

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First Call for Speakers for AMSAT UK Colloquium 2011
by David A. B. Johnson 10 May '11

10 May '11

Hi All, This is the first call for speakers for the AMSAT-UK Colloquium 2011 which will be held at the Holiday Inn, Guildford, UK (same venue as in 2010) from *Fri 29 Jul to Sun 31 July 2011* AMSAT-UK invite speakers, about amateur radio, space and associated activities, for this event. Offers of talks should be sent *ONLY* to G4DPZ, via the following routes: e-mail: david.johnson AT blackpepper.co.uk SnailMail: QTHR from www.QRZ.com AMSAT-UK also invite anyone with requests for Program Topics to submit them as soon as possible to G4DPZ. Invitations for specific subjects will be included in the future call. Likewise if anyone knows of a good speaker, please send contact and other information to G4DPZ. 73 Dave G4DPZ

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