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

DM84, DM85, DM86, DM96 activations
by Clayton Coleman W5PFG 20 Sep '11

20 Sep '11

Over the next few days I will *attempt* to activate grids DM84, DM85, and possibly DM86/DM96 in the Texas Panhandle region using AO-27, AO-51, and potentially SO-50. I've scouted a few places where I can operate these grids in relative proximity to where I will be working. 73 Clayton W5PFG

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Re: FITSAT-1 - 5.840 GHz
by GW1FKY＠aol.com 20 Sep '11

20 Sep '11

Hi, Further to the email : Try the following web pages. also refers to the alternative name of "NIWAKA" _http://www.fit.ac.jp/~tanaka/fitsat.shtml_ (http://www.fit.ac.jp/~tanaka/fitsat.shtml) Cheers Ken GW1FKY

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FITSAT-1 - 5.840 GHz
by Trevor . 20 Sep '11

20 Sep '11

Glad to see there is a CubeSat proposing to use 5.8 GHz, see http://www.uk.amsat.org/2011/09/19/cubesat-to-use-5-8-ghz-and-optical-comms/ 73 Trevor M5AKA Join AMSAT-UK at http://tinyurl.com/JoinAMSAT-UK Sample newsletter: http://www.uk.amsat.org/on_193_final.pdf ----

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DN Trip over
by Kevin Deane 20 Sep '11

20 Sep '11

Sorry Jim got called back to work and we had to jam home. Sorry for the upset for those I intended to give out 21,10,11. However we will be returning the property turned out to be pretty decent. I did take note of the DN10,11 boundry for the next trip. I do have pictures of the grids 00,20 and 21 for those who got them I can send copies with any cards needed please send a card with your info, no SASE needed. Kevin KF7MYK

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ROAD TRIP AGAIN
by Jim Adams 20 Sep '11

20 Sep '11

I will mail QSL cards to all my contacts on my portable operations the first week of October. I also uploaded today's DM56 San Juan County New Mexico contacts into LoTW showing the correct grid and location for me. I'll go back and see if I can change my previous LoTW entries to reflect the actual grid I was in. I'll try to be in as many different grids this month as I can until it starts snowing (which it already has in the high country). Jim Adams - K0BAM

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Re: SO-67 as appears on the AMSAT.org Satellite status page.
by Andrew Glasbrenner 20 Sep '11

20 Sep '11

It's been updated. Please, someone remind me when it comes back to change the status back. 73, Drew KO4MA -----Original Message----- >From: Tom Schuessler <tjschuessler(a)verizon.net> >Sent: Sep 19, 2011 9:14 PM >To: amsat-bb(a)amsat.org >Subject: [amsat-bb] SO-67 as appears on the AMSAT.org Satellite status page. > >AMSAT South Africa shows that all Amateur activations are suspended on SO-67 >yet the Satellite status page on amsat.org still show green arrows for V and >U on this satellite. Please I would suggest changing this status >information to reflect the state of things as they currently are not what we >would want them to be. I know the link on the right does ultimately point >the reader to the authoritative information, but yet the status grid seems >to give the impression to the not so familiar viewer and satellite that they >might have success with this bird. > >Hoping the best for the new projects that the SA AMSAT folks have on the >development track. > >73, Tom, N5HYP > > > > >_______________________________________________ >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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SO-67 as appears on the AMSAT.org Satellite status page.
by Tom Schuessler 20 Sep '11

20 Sep '11

AMSAT South Africa shows that all Amateur activations are suspended on SO-67 yet the Satellite status page on amsat.org still show green arrows for V and U on this satellite. Please I would suggest changing this status information to reflect the state of things as they currently are not what we would want them to be. I know the link on the right does ultimately point the reader to the authoritative information, but yet the status grid seems to give the impression to the not so familiar viewer and satellite that they might have success with this bird. Hoping the best for the new projects that the SA AMSAT folks have on the development track. 73, Tom, N5HYP

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Friday Re-Entry
by Joe 20 Sep '11

20 Sep '11

Update #5 Mon, 19 Sep 2011 03:20:32 PM CDT As of Sept. 19, 2011, the orbit of UARS was 130 mi by 143 mi (210 km by 230 km). Re-entry is expected Sept. 23, plus or minus a day. Does anyone have any other better way to try to keep track of this thing? Joe WB9SBD -- The Original Rolling Ball Clock Idle Tyme Idle-Tyme.com http://www.idle-tyme.com

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911 Special Event
by Peter Portanova 19 Sep '11

19 Sep '11

Hello, I wanted to thank everyone who took the time to contact the 911 special event station, NW2C, at Ft. Totten NY. One of their members put together a video tribute from his experience's on that tragic day as well as video from the special event, thank you. http://vimeo.com/29077529 73's Pete WB2OQQ www.massapequanyweather.com

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Contact
by Ian MacFarquhar 19 Sep '11

19 Sep '11

Does anyone have contact information for Bruce, VE9QRP ? I've seen his postings on the BB before but have lost the file. Thanks, Ian VE9IM

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DN21 Today
by Kevin Deane 19 Sep '11

19 Sep '11

SO-50 was pretty hard I am used to having the stand that got totally smashed... Going to try these passes: AO-27 1:45 SO-50 1:58 AO-51 2:52 & 4:30 That's my time so whatever. Loved all the QRM yesterday bring it on I got killer solar panels you freaks! Kevin KF7MYK

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2M1EUB/P QRV ISLAND OF SKYE AND EASTEN SCOTLAND 14 DAYS
by paul robinson 19 Sep '11

19 Sep '11

Ill be qrv for 14 days wx permiting! from island of skye western scotland,then for the second part of the 2weeks ill be on the eastern side of scotland from my normal location,hills will play a big part in the first part of this opperation especially the first week on the island,so no west coast but you never no.....BOB! internet skeds will be slow as there is no 3g or gprs etc so ill pick up as and when.please be quick and let every one have a chance as the window on the island will be short ,io67vj is the locator there.more info 2m1eub/qrz.com look out for me any time after SAT/24/sept/11 de PAUL 2E1EUB///////2M1EUB

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need resources to set up new az/el rotor
by Tim Goodrich 19 Sep '11

19 Sep '11

Hi All, I'm very excited as I just picked up a Yaesu G5400B controller and Kenpro az/el rotator this morning at an estate sale for $80 total. Took it home, hooked it up, and it works great. As this is my first time using any kind of rotator, a couple of questions: 1) What is the best computer interface to get? I intend to use this for automatic control with HRD or SatPC32 2) I don't think I can post a picture to this listserve, but can someone who knows their rotators email me so I can send you a pic? I'd like to find out what model rotator I have. All I see are the numbers 7501-004. 3) Can someone send a link for good instructions on how to set this thing up in regard to synchronizing the controller and rotator (so the degrees on the controller match in real life)? Thanks for the help. Tim K6TW

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Sorry slept in
by Kevin Deane 19 Sep '11

19 Sep '11

Will be on the 27 and 51 today, will be in DN21 today DN10,11 will be tomarrow on the way home. I narrowed down 10,11 to 20 ft we'll see how it looks when we drive back that way, we passed the spot on the way up and didnt know it, I guess thats just a sliver on I-80, looks easy enough, any tips welcome, this is all new to me. Kevin KF7MYK

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5 in 55
by wa4hfn＠comcast.net 19 Sep '11

19 Sep '11

Congrats to Steve N9IP for award #32 for 5 in EM55 WA4HFN em55

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Epic Failure at DN20
by Kevin Deane 19 Sep '11

19 Sep '11

So just for gossip sake....Long story short the 6 Meter beam with the G5RV Jr. came crashing down on top of the satellite array of all places. So that takes out my chances for any Magic Band contacts this trip, the 2-Meter beam is functional, so I might try and fix the stand for that and try some SSB Birds. The 70cm beam came out unscathed so I still have ears, I have been goin in with a magmount so thats all good. The more than one grid thing seems like a real pain so I am just pullin over off the road like I did this morning. Honestly in my opinion you can only be in one place at time anyway! Looks like we'll be here for a couple more days at Jim's property, DN21 is right up the road and we'll hit the others on the way back. Anyway most everyone should get some grids if they need'em! No matter where you go there you are! :) Kevin KF7MYK

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Re: No Docking For Dragon During Next Flight
by B J 19 Sep '11

19 Sep '11

<snip> Don't get to excited about this the Russian report is likely wrong. Robert > Oler WB5MZO > > On another web site, I read that NASA says "Maybe." I guess we'll have to wait and see. 73s Bernhard VA6BMJ @ DO33FL

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AubieSat-1 on 25 October 11
by John Klingelhoeffer 19 Sep '11

19 Sep '11

Hi Trevor; Yes, at this point, AubieSat-1 is scheduled to launch on 25 October 11 as a secondary payload with the NASA NPP launch out of Vandenberg AFB, CA. It is current as of today, 18 September. I have requested the students to prepare a message to be posted to AMSAT-BB to advise the particulars of the satellite. I would expect that it would be posted sometime this week. The group at the Auburn University Student Space Program (AUSSP) would certainly appreciate the amateur space community's support to track and receive telemetry from the satellite. Watch for a message to be posted later this week with details. AUSSP has some initial Keplerian element sets furnished by NASA that will be used for initial orbit predictions. 73 John... WB4LNM Technical Advisor, AUSSP Message: 8 Subject: [amsat-bb] Aubiesat Launch in October ? Gunter's space page currently lists Aubiesat and other CubeSats being lauched October 25, on a Delta. Clearly launch dates are always prone to slippage, does anyone know if that date is still current ? Aubiesat X on IARU pages http://www.amsatuk.me.uk/iaru/finished_detail.php?serialnum=148 73 Trevor M5AKA

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QSL's Wait till after Tues to send
by Kevin Deane 19 Sep '11

19 Sep '11

I will return all qsl cards no SASE needed but of course feel free. If you want any cards/eqsl's send them my way I will not be sending any out. I will also change the info on Eqsl to match any incoming there. Monday DN21 Tuesday DN21 morning AO-51, 11, 10 Later. Kevin KF7MYK

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No Docking For Dragon During Next Flight
by B J 19 Sep '11

19 Sep '11

http://www.space-travel.com/reports/Private_US_capsule_not_to_dock_with_ISS… 73s Bernhard VA6BMJ @ DO33FL

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PCSat32 and ASCOM az-el interface
by Dave Straube 19 Sep '11

19 Sep '11

Please contact me direct if you have adapted PCSat32 to ASCOM for az-el control, for example, to control an iOptron mount. Thanks, Dave Straube N7LKL

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5 in em55
by wa4hfn＠comcast.net 18 Sep '11

18 Sep '11

Congrats to David KD4NOQ for award #031 5 in EM55 WA4HFN Damon em55

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Re: need resources to set up new az/el rotor
by Edwin M. "EMike" McCardel, KC8YLD 18 Sep '11

18 Sep '11

Tim, Nice find. I would guess that G5400B is the model number. here is a link to the manual. http://www.foxdelta.com/products/satellite/G5400_G5600.pdf You may need another interface to control it automatically from the computer. I use a SatPC32 as my software and interface it through the LVB Tracker. It can be run manually through a terminal program by typing in Alt / Az commands. EMike E. Michael McCardel, KC8YLD Ohio Section Affiliated Club Coordinator, ARRL NO CODE REQUIRED When All Else Fails... There's Amateur Radio Learn more via www.ARRL.org

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ARISSat-1
by Farrell Winder 18 Sep '11

18 Sep '11

I have made 2 different successful short duration CW transmissions through the ARISSat-1/RADIOSCAF-B transponder over the last 2 days. Called CQ with no replies. My receiver fixed to receive on 145.934.5. Transmissions made near 435.950 and varied to receive. I received back my signal very weak but clearly readable. Will be trying again with above freqs on Monday Sept 19, 2011 on passes over Cincinnati, Ohio beginning 13:50Z. Be listening for anyone trying to connect. Farrell Winder, W8ZCF

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SORRY that was DN20 on AO-27
by Kevin Deane 18 Sep '11

18 Sep '11

Hope that dosent screw everyone up DN 20 NOT DN00 Sorry Kevin KF7MYK

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