March 2012 - AMSAT-BB - mailman.amsat.org

ISS Symposium 2012, Berlin
by andy thomas 09 Mar '12

09 Mar '12

I'm pleased to confirm I'll be an invited member of the public "with a proven interest in the ISS" at the ISS Berlin Symposium, 2 -4 May 2012. See http://www.isssymposium2012.com/ . Any amsat-ers joining the Symposium please make contact via email - <callsign> - at - <amsat dot org> and we'll enjoy a good beer there together! 73 de andy g0sfj

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New Horizons Stamp Petition + The Hindu article
by Trevor . 09 Mar '12

09 Mar '12

More signatures are needed for the New Horizons stamp petition http://pluto.jhuapl.edu/news_center/news/20120307.php An article on VU2KGB appeared in The Hindu http://www.thehindu.com/life-and-style/money-and-careers/article2974047.ece 73 Trevor M5AKA

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Connecting Students to Space - European Space Agency (ESA)
by Trevor . 08 Mar '12

08 Mar '12

The GENSO project features in an article in the February 2012 edition of the free magazine ESA Bulletin. A team from AMSAT-UK supported this ESA project by developing a standard ground station specification together with a full set of software drivers for the different hardware items. The amateur radio stations of Graham Shirville G3VZV, Dave Johnson G4DPZ and David Mynatt KA0SWT get a brief mention on page 43. See http://www.uk.amsat.org/5518 73 Trevor M5AKA

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Astronauts Flashing Success
by Trevor . 08 Mar '12

08 Mar '12

Don Pettit KD5MDT describes how he succeeded in receiving signals on a frequency of 650 THz sent by the San Antonio Astronomical Association, see http://www.uk.amsat.org/5499 73 Trevor M5AKA

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AMSAT-UK Colloquium 2012 First Call for Speakers
by Trevor . 08 Mar '12

08 Mar '12

AMSAT-UK Colloquium 2012 First Call for Speakers This is the first call for speakers for the AMSAT-UK International Space Colloquium 2012 which, due to the Olympic & Paralympic Games, will be held the weekend of September 15-16, 2012 at the Holiday Inn, Guildford, GU2 7XZ, United Kingdom. This Colloquium will take place 2 weeks before the planned launch of AMSAT-UK's FUNcube-1 satellite carrying a 435/145 MHz linear transponder for SSB/CW communications. http://www.uk.amsat.org/colloquium/twelve AMSAT-UK invites speakers, to cover topics about micro-satellites, CubeSats, nano-sats, space and associated activities, for this event. They are also invited to submit papers for subsequent publishing on the AMSAT-UK web site. We normally prefer authors to present talks themselves rather than having someone else give them in the authors’ absence. We also welcome “unpresented” papers for the web site. We appreciate that it is not always possible to give a firm indication of attendance at this stage but expressions of interest would be appreciated. Submissions should be sent *ONLY* to G4DPZ, via the following routes: e-mail: david dot johnson at blackpepper dot co dot uk Postal address at http://www.qrz.com/db/G4DPZ AMSAT-UK also invite anyone with requests for Program Topics to submit them as soon as possible to G4DPZ. Invitations for any papers on 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. AMSAT-UK http://www.uk.amsat.org/ 73 Trevor M5AKA ----

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FO29 Contact
by K4FEG 08 Mar '12

08 Mar '12

Is anyone in Europe interested in trying to try make a contact on FO29 into the USA? I am in EM55aj, Tennessee. I would like to try and make some contacts into Europe if possible. I have a common footprint into parts of Europe starting around 17:07UTC, anyone interested, please contact me at, _k4feg(a)k4feg.com_. I would be glad to try and make a schedule. Thanks to all the satellite operators in Europe! 73's Frank K4FEG Em55aj

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VO-52 Trxp Switching 'ON' Postponed
by Mani VU2WMY 08 Mar '12

08 Mar '12

Dear Friends, Thanks for the encouraging and supportive expressions! Unfortunately, we are sorry to inform that the 'Expert Committee' overseeing the VO-52 (HAMSAT) performance has advised to extend the 'Observation Period' by an other week. Hence, the decision to switch on the transponder # 2 is now put 'ON HOLD' till further notice. In-convenience caused to the users is regretted. This latest decision is just only a postponement and nothing to worry about the health of the spacecraft. We re-assure you all that VO-52 is very strong and in a 'Perfect Health' condition. We do hope that the technically competent user community would understand the situations involved with any Space related activities. 73 de Mani VU2WMY The following is the latest announcement received from Operations Director-HAMSAT VO-52 at 07:04 Hrs. Dear Sir, Switching ON of HAMSAT Transponder-2 (Dutch) is re-scheduled for the next week. Mr. Subramani VU2WMY, ISAC is requested to convey this message to HAM community. With Best Regards, T PARIMALARANGAN ISTRAC/ISRO Ph: 080 - 2202 9011 (O) 080 - 2535 0132 (R) 0 - 9480333563 (M) 080 - 2202 9062 (F) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 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: [VUHams] VO-52 PE1RAH Trxp Switching 'ON'
by Nitin Muttin 08 Mar '12

08 Mar '12

Thanks Mani for the update and for your follow up / co -ordination with the project team on behalf of AMSAT INDIA. Wishing this activity and PE1RAH all the best. 73 Nitin [VU3TYG] Secretary, AMSAT INDIA ________________________________ 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: PE1RAH <pe1rah(a)yahoo.com>; VU3TYG <vu3tyg(a)yahoo.co.in> Sent: Thursday, 8 March 2012 11:24 AM Subject: [VUHams] VO-52 PE1RAH Trxp Switching 'ON' Dear VO-52 (HAMSAT) users, On behalf of HAMSAT VO-52 Mission Director, Operations Director and the entire HAMSAT Team, I take pleasure to inform the user community that; After the 'In-Orbit Maintenance Operations' the decision to turn 'ON' the payload transponder was taken and accordingly; The Transponder No 2 i.e. The Dutch Transponder made by William Leijenaar PE1RAH would be switched 'ON' at 13:51 UT on 08.03.2012 during orbit # 37006 over India. A 'Critical Comparative Signal Report' between the Indian and Dutch transponder would be of great help for further evaluations and necessary actions for the maintenance the transponder in good and healthy condition for better services and also, the inputs would be very valuable to the respective transponder designers. We all hope, Williams PE1RAH would be very happy with our decision and behalf of every one here in India involved with project, wish Williams and his transponder all the very best and good luck. Thanks to AMSAT-India (Nitin VU3TYG) for the all the help and co-ordination provided. 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 Note: Below pasted is the 'Official Announcement' received from Mr.Parimalarangan, Operations Director VO-52 (HAMSAT). ---------------------------------------------------------- ANNOUNCEMENT REGARDING SWITCHING ON OF THE PAYLOAD TRANSPONDER-2 (Dutch) ONBOARD HAMSAT I HAMSAT was launched on 5 May 2005. Since then, the Indian Payload transponder is in operation, but for a brief period, wherein, Dutch Transponder was kept ON II Now, it is planned to switch ON the Payload Transponder-2 (Dutch) on 8 March 2012 / 13:57 Hrs. UT III Details of the Second Payload Transponder: Uplink frequency : 435.250 MHz Downlink frequency : 145.900 MHz Beacon : CW at 145.859330 MHz (145.86 MHz) Output level of Beacon Carrier : 18 dBm IV Please send your feedback to tprangan(a)istrac.org (Mobile: 0-9480 333 563) T.PARIMALARANGAN Operations Director (NP), HAMSAT ISTRAC/ISRO 8 March 2012 04:35 Hrs. UT ---------------------------------------------------------- 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 2 * New Photos 22 Visit Your Group One World, One Language, Amateur Radio... <p> To Unsubscribe, send a mail to vuhams-unsubscribe(a)yahoogroups.com Switch to: Text-Only, Daily Digest • Unsubscribe • Terms of Use . __,_._,___

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VO-52 PE1RAH Trxp Switching 'ON'
by Mani VU2WMY 08 Mar '12

08 Mar '12

Dear VO-52 (HAMSAT) users, On behalf of HAMSAT VO-52 Mission Director, Operations Director and the entire HAMSAT Team, I take pleasure to inform the user community that; After the 'In-Orbit Maintenance Operations' the decision to turn 'ON' the payload transponder was taken and accordingly; The Transponder No 2 i.e. The Dutch Transponder made by William Leijenaar PE1RAH would be switched 'ON' at 13:51 UT on 08.03.2012 during orbit # 37006 over India. A 'Critical Comparative Signal Report' between the Indian and Dutch transponder would be of great help for further evaluations and necessary actions for the maintenance the transponder in good and healthy condition for better services and also, the inputs would be very valuable to the respective transponder designers. We all hope, Williams PE1RAH would be very happy with our decision and behalf of every one here in India involved with project, wish Williams and his transponder all the very best and good luck. Thanks to AMSAT-India (Nitin VU3TYG) for the all the help and co-ordination provided. 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 Note: Below pasted is the 'Official Announcement' received from Mr.Parimalarangan, Operations Director VO-52 (HAMSAT). -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ANNOUNCEMENT REGARDING SWITCHING ON OF THE PAYLOAD TRANSPONDER-2 (Dutch) ONBOARD HAMSAT I HAMSAT was launched on 5 May 2005. Since then, the Indian Payload transponder is in operation, but for a brief period, wherein, Dutch Transponder was kept ON II Now, it is planned to switch ON the Payload Transponder-2 (Dutch) on 8 March 2012 / 13:57 Hrs. UT III Details of the Second Payload Transponder: Uplink frequency : 435.250 MHz Downlink frequency : 145.900 MHz Beacon : CW at 145.859330 MHz (145.86 MHz) Output level of Beacon Carrier : 18 dBm IV Please send your feedback to tprangan(a)istrac.org (Mobile: 0-9480 333 563) T.PARIMALARANGAN Operations Director (NP), HAMSAT ISTRAC/ISRO 8 March 2012 04:35 Hrs. UT ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 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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Satellite Group in Cuba
by Hector Luis Martinez Sis 08 Mar '12

08 Mar '12

We are pleased to inform that: The Cuban Amateur Radio Federation (FRC) has created its first officially Satellite Group in the history. Raydel CM2ESP, CO7WT Pavel and I were working on the statutes and made the request to the FRC headquarters. The request was approved on March 3rd and its official name is Grupo de Radioaficionados para Operaciones Satelitales (GROS). Its principal mission is: promote the Amateur radio by Satellites in our country and motivate the Hams to operate on Satellites. Now, we are planning our first Meeting in Havana city. 73! Hector, CO6CBF *************************************** Genius is one per cent inspiration, and ninety-nine per cent perspiration. -- Thomas A. Edison *************************************** --- Consulte la Enciclopedia Colaborativa Cubana http://www.ecured.cu/

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