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

First Trip to Dayton
by wa4hfn＠comcast.net 23 May '11

23 May '11

I have heard of how great the Dayton hamfest is and now I can say its was AWSOME Hot Friday Night WA4HFN em55 Damon

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Re: Dayton
by Richard John K7MDH 23 May '11

23 May '11

Steve, Thank you very much for the first clear explanation on HO-68 that I have heard. It was my favorite bird, and while it is sad to learn the chance of recovery is low, it is good to know what's really going on. Thanks again, Richard > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "Stephen E. Belter" <seb(a)wintek.com> > To: <amsat-bb(a)amsat.org> > Cc: "Richard John K7MDH" <K7MDH(a)arrl.net> > Sent: Monday, May 23, 2011 8:00 AM > Subject: RE: [amsat-bb] Re: Dayton > > >> Richard, >> >>> did CAMSAT have anything realistic to say about HO-68 ? >> >> Yes, Alan Kung, BA1DU and CEO of CAMSAT was one of the speakers at the >> AMSAT Forum. He reported that HO-68 is suffering from a bad relay or >> relay driver that is used to switch from the beacon to the transponder. >> The likelihood of recovery is low, but not zero. As my schedule permits, >> I plan to post Alan's very informative presentation on the AMSAT web >> site. Watch for an announcement from ANS (the AMSAT News Service). >> >> Here is the explanation from Alan's slide. Since I have a copy of his >> presentation, these are exact quotes, not my interpretation: >> >> -- The current situation is the transponders will be difficult to switch >> the RF PA from beacon mode to transponder mode >> >> -- The RF relay or its drive circuit is failing, it is a stick relay. >> Probability of success of switch is probably a few tenth >> >> -- On the other hand, up to now the both solar and lithium-ion batteries >> are in very nice condition >> >> -- The exhibitions of the thermal-control, onboard flight computer and >> TT&C are also excellent. >> >> >>> any new satellite radios announced by anyone ? >> >> None that I saw or heard about. >> >> >>> I'll settle for ANY new radios announced by anyone ? >> >> Elecraft showed their KX3. I'll have to let others give you the details. >> >> 73, Steve N9IP >> -- >> >> >

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Re: Dayton
by Richard John K7MDH 23 May '11

23 May '11

While we empathize on the bathrooms (being a major morning coffee drinker myself), what we REALLY want to know is: - did CAMSAT have anything realistic to say about HO-68 ? - any new satellite radios announced by anyone ? - I'll settle for ANY new radios announced by anyone ? Richard

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Question
by Stuart Balanger 22 May '11

22 May '11

*Hi all, I didn't get to print up the Announcement of this yr's. AMSAT-NA Symposiunm Hotel, & address (San Jose,CA)is , & was wondering if it could beE-Mailed to me (& I know the date in Nov.) I got to see some of the live video from "w5kub.com @ Dayton & it as facinating, (Interview w/ astronaut) 73,Stu (WA2BSS) *

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Dayton
by Mike1234 22 May '11

22 May '11

Just got back from Dayton had a very good time. The A.M.S.A.T demonstration outside was great ! They tried for the I.S.S. but the system was not working on board. Ten minutes later AO-27 came around and Mark N8MH made several contacts. Now I see why I need a voice recorder . Astronaut Wheelock was there but did not get his autograph. Martha did an excellent job with the crowd. I got my elk antenna from A.M.S.A.T talking to Martha she said they were selling fast. The weather was great Sunny and very warm, with a slight breeze. The only thing bad about it was the lack of restrooms. They had all the restrooms closed everywhere I went. Got back to Toledo....rain,chilly and gloomy :( Mike N8GBU

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P3E
by Dave Guimont 22 May '11

22 May '11

Any prospective, present or past amateur satellite operators go to this site: http://www.kl7uw.com/Bochum_2011-05-14%20by%20DB2OS.pdf It will pique the interest of prospective, please the present, and possibly sadden the past operators, but I promise it will encourage you to support P3E..... Very simply call AMSAT NA (or elsewhere) offices to contribute..... 73, Dave, WB6LLO dguimon1(a)san.rr.com Disagree: I learn.... Pulling for P3E...

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Info for W4UPD about Actual Eagle and P3E Status/Update
by i8cvs 22 May '11

22 May '11

----- Original Message ----- From: "i8cvs" <domenico.i8cvs(a)tin.it> To: "AMSAT-BB" <amsat-bb(a)amsat.org> Sent: Sunday, May 22, 2011 5:51 PM Subject: Info for W4UPD about Actual Eagle and P3E Status/Update Hi Reid, W4UPD I tryed again but my message to you via your server updwrb(a)bristor-assoc.com bounced back again to me. See below. These recipients of your message have been processed by the mail server: updwrb(a)bristor-assoc.com; Failed; 5.3.0 (other or undefined mail system status) Remote MTA bristor-assoc.com: network error SMTP protocol diagnostic: 550 5.0.0 Access denied You can download directly the file from here. http://www.kl7uw.com/Bochum_2011-05-14%20by%20DB2OS.pdf 73" de i8CVS Domenico ----- Original Message ----- From: "w4upd" <updwrb(a)bristor-assoc.com> To: "i8cvs" <domenico.i8cvs(a)tin.it> Sent: Sunday, May 22, 2011 4:01 PM Subject: Re: [amsat-bb] Actual Eagle and P3E Status/Update > Please try again. The recipient below is not me and I have not yet > seen the file. I have my own server and there is no limitations on file > size. I did not see you sending me the file as well, so would appreciate > it if you could make the attempt to send it to me. > > Thanks, > > Reid, W4UPD > Amsat #17002 >

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Actual Eagle and P3E Status/Update
by i8cvs 22 May '11

22 May '11

Hi Juan Carlos, CO8TW My message with file to you bounced back to me because (message too big for system) and Message size exceeds fixed maximum message size. See below Sorry ! 73" de i8CVS Domenico ----- Original Message ----- From: "Mail Delivery Service" <postmaster(a)virgilio.it> To: <domenico.i8cvs(a)tin.it> Sent: Sunday, May 22, 2011 12:47 PM Subject: Delivery Status Notification > - These recipients of your message have been processed by the mail server: > co8tw(a)frcuba.co.cu; Failed; 5.3.4 (message too big for system) > > Remote MTA mail.frcuba.co.cu: network error > > > - SMTP protocol diagnostic: 552 Message size exceeds fixed maximum message size >

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Info for W4UPD about Actual Eagle and P3E Status/Update
by i8cvs 22 May '11

22 May '11

Hi Reid, W4UPD I tryed again but my message to you via your server updwrb(a)bristor-assoc.com bounced back again to me. See below. These recipients of your message have been processed by the mail server: updwrb(a)bristor-assoc.com; Failed; 5.3.0 (other or undefined mail system status) Remote MTA bristor-assoc.com: network error SMTP protocol diagnostic: 550 5.0.0 Access denied You can download directly the file from here. http://www.kl7uw.com/Bochum_2011-05-14%20by%20DB2OS.pdf 73" de i8CVS Domenico ----- Original Message ----- From: "w4upd" <updwrb(a)bristor-assoc.com> To: "i8cvs" <domenico.i8cvs(a)tin.it> Sent: Sunday, May 22, 2011 4:01 PM Subject: Re: [amsat-bb] Actual Eagle and P3E Status/Update > Please try again. The recipient below is not me and I have not yet > seen the file. I have my own server and there is no limitations on file > size. I did not see you sending me the file as well, so would appreciate > it if you could make the attempt to send it to me. > > Thanks, > > Reid, W4UPD > Amsat #17002

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AO7-Excess transmit power
by Dean Maluski 22 May '11

22 May '11

Yesterday I was working/listening and waiting AO7 SSB VHF/UHF, One station was booming in. Call sign intentionally not posted to skip their possible embarrassment. Midway thru the pass the signals went dead. No receive at all. If I recall from reading my theory he was likely hitting bird with 100 watts and used up the batteries in bird. Am I on track? Also, last week I was working a 6 land station who was proudly boasting 100 watts, Yikes, I never use more than 20 watts and my signal makes it no problem. de n1ety

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