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VO-52 Heard and recorded 14-03-2012 15:55 UTC
by PE0SAT 14 Mar '12

14 Mar '12

Congratulations, Thanks to everyone for their cooperation in the activation of VO-52 Dutch transponder. My first opportunity to listen was at 15:55 UTC. The recording can be found via: http://www.pe0sat.vgnet.nl/2012/vo-52-dutch-transponder-active/ Signals where 5-5 to 5-7 73 Jan PE0SAT -- With regards PE0SAT Internet web-page http://www.pe0sat.vgnet.nl/

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delphi
by jerry keeton 14 Mar '12

14 Mar '12

Delphi 64 I continue to try to capture telemetry from DO 64 but as yet have not been successful . Using Rascal software and 2M FM . Get good reception and the " sync " light flashes on and off , but I have never recieved a packet . Do I need sideband radio ? Can't figure why I don't recieve packets .

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MO-72 camera in action
by Bato, Andras 14 Mar '12

14 Mar '12

MO-72 i.e.Magyar OSCAR 72 (alias MaSat-1) has made the very first Hungarian photographs from space. Please visit http://cubesat.bme.hu/2012/03/14/a-masat-1-elkeszitette-az-elsu-urfelvetelek et/ Let me congratulate all members of the team led by HA5WH! May you have further success! gl de ha6nn Andras

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Dutch Transponder on-baord HAMSAT VO-52 'Turned On'
by Mani VU2WMY 14 Mar '12

14 Mar '12

Dear Friends, I take this opportunity to sincerely thank each and every user and well wishers, who have been following and monitoring closely all those events and activities that followed since the interruption on 28th February 2012. Thanks for all those encouraging and supporting expressions! The initial telemetry reports indicated all the crucial and critical parameters to be normal and satisfactory and we do hope 'HAMSAT VO-52' would be available with much stronger power. The overall spacecraft health is in 'Excellent Condition' and all that we need to do is to monitor the transponder parameters. 14:05 UT on 14 March was a moment of great satisfaction and joy to all of us here in bringing 'HAMSAT VO-52'back to life. It also gives us great pleasure to note that 'HAMSAT VO-52'from India/ISRO has a earned a name in the history of 'Amateur Radio Satellites'. On behalf of everyone, I take this opportunity to sincerely thank particularly, Mr. Parimalarangan-Operations Director for his hard work and great efforts besides his exemplary technical competence and skills exhibited in recovering back 'HAMSAT VO-52'. Also my sincere thanks to Mission Director Mr. R. Suresh and the entire 'HAMSAT VO-52' Mission Management and Project teams for all the support, encouragement and recognition provided to 'Amateur Radio World'. My Good wishes to VO-52 and the transponders on-board for a 'Healthy and Long Life'. My Good wishes & Greetings, once again to Williams PE1RAH. 73 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 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 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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Re: [amsatindia] Dutch Transponder on-baord HAMSAT VO-52 'Turned On'
by Nitin Muttin 14 Mar '12

14 Mar '12

This is great news, Thanks to all at ISRO in making this happen. I was able to hear the beacon and a recording is available at http://vu3tyg.addr.com/Telemetry/VO-52/ 73 Nitin [VU3TYG] ________________________________ From: Mani VU2WMY <wmy(a)isac.gov.in> To: "BB, AMSAT" <amsat-bb(a)amsat.org>; AMSAT-INDIA <amsatindia(a)yahoogroups.com>; VUHAMS <vuhams(a)yahoogroups.com> Cc: VU3TYG <vu3tyg(a)yahoo.co.in>; PE1RAH <pe1rah(a)yahoo.com>; RANGAN <tprangan(a)istrac.org> Sent: Wednesday, 14 March 2012 7:41 PM Subject: [amsatindia] Dutch Transponder on-baord HAMSAT VO-52 'Turned On' Dear HAMSAT VO-52 users, The commands to 'Turn On' the transponder # 2 (Dutch transponder, made by Williams PE1RAH) on-board HAMSAT VO-52 was successfully sent during 14:00 UT 35 deg ascending Node pass over Bangalore, India. The sent commands were successfully received, acknowledged and confirmed by the telemetry. Subsequently, the transponder # 2 is now 'ON' and Williams CW message beacon was heard again after a gap of approximately 6 years & 4 months. The beacon signal was heard loud and strong here at Bangalore. A detailed Initial reports addressed to: tprangan(a)istrac.org and a copy to wmy(a)isac.gov.in would be greatly appreciated. 73 de 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 ---------------------------------------------------------- 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. ---------------------------------------------------------- __._,_.___ Reply to sender | Reply to group | Reply via web post | Start a New Topic Messages in this topic (1) Recent Activity: * New Members 1 Visit Your Group Switch to: Text-Only, Daily Digest • Unsubscribe • Terms of Use . __,_._,___

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VO52
by ingejack＠cox.net 14 Mar '12

14 Mar '12

Very strong into Arizona DM42 This morning. Had qso with w7jpi k8yse kb1pbh Jack/kc7mg

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Good To Hear VO-52 is Back
by Keith O'Brien 14 Mar '12

14 Mar '12

March 14 1437 UTC Big signal from VO-52 this local morning. The Dutch transponder was very strong from AOS to LOS at a max elevation of 14 Degrees here in West Central Florida. I was able to reduce my output to as low as it would go, 2.7 watts SSB, and still able to hear myself very well. The CW beacon sounded a little wobbly, probably from others running higher power. CW beacon Text : HI HI HI THIS IS VU SAT WITH THE DUTCH MODE UV TRANSPONDER MADE BY WILLIAM LEIJENAAR 73 DE PE1RAH Congrats to all those responsible for getting VO-52 back on again. It sound real good and nice to have an old friend back with us. 73 Keith N4ZQ

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VO52
by ingejack＠cox.net 14 Mar '12

14 Mar '12

loud and clear into DM42 Arizona this morning,. Thaks very much..

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TS-790 and satellite gear for sale
by William Liporace - WC2L 14 Mar '12

14 Mar '12

I have a TS-790 for sale. This unit the 1.3 GHz module install. The radio was repaired and aligned by AVVID. There is a power supply available if interested. If your local, I also have the Yaesu G5400 w/ fiberglass boom. I do have the ARRL PIC controller available with the rotor. I do have a 2 & 440 satellite antennas (sorry not at home to count elements) Please contact off the list Will WC2L

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VO-52 Loud and Clear 3/14/2012 1430z
by John Papay 14 Mar '12

14 Mar '12

VO-52 was in use over North America shortly after being turn on over India. The pass around 1430utc was active with W7JPI, KC7MG, KB1PVH and KN6ZA? The beacon was also heard. Signals were strong from the satellite. Congratulations to everyone in India involved in the restoration. I hope it will continue to operate as it has in past years! It is good to have it back! 73, John K8YSE EN91dh

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