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

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 18 Sep '11

18 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 18 Sep '11

18 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 18 Sep '11

18 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 18 Sep '11

18 Sep '11

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

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