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

Re: Rokot launch today with RS series sat?
by Andrew Glasbrenner 04 Jul '12

04 Jul '12

It looks like it's been bumped to 03:12 UTC on July 13th. 73, Drew -----Original Message----- >From: Andrew Glasbrenner <glasbrenner(a)mindspring.com> >Sent: Jul 2, 2012 4:32 PM >To: amsat-bb <amsat-bb(a)amsat.org> >Subject: [amsat-bb] Rokot launch today with RS series sat? > >Anyone heard anything about this launch? It is listed for today, and with the Yubleiny-2/MiR satellite onboard. > >73, Drew KO4MA > > >_______________________________________________ >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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13 colonies states on sat
by Jeff KB2M 04 Jul '12

04 Jul '12

Have anyone worked all the 13 colonies on Satellite yet? 73 Jeff kb2m

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Re: U-110 Rotor Setup
by Joel Black 04 Jul '12

04 Jul '12

Okay, that sounds familiar, John. It had pots that may have been belt driven that increased or decreased the resistance depending on rotation. Something else I remember - the person put a plastic garbage can over it to keep out the rain. I know why he did that. I just find it amusing that I remember that detail. Let me ask one other question before I get to comments. I actually have one U-100 and one U-110. Is this going to be an issue? I'm not sure what the difference is. @AA5AM: Don't put too much into it. I thought someone might remember it off the top of their head. There are several solutions that I got that may be better than what I was looking for. @KL7XJ: I vaguely remember the SatEL being advertised in the Journal. I think it is time to renew my AMSAT membership and maybe purchase those DVD's. @VK4HHH: I have looked at K8DAV's setup quite a bit. I got myself confused thinking it only worked over a parallel port (that is an issue but can be overcome unless portable/field). However, I realized the basic stamp controller worked over a serial port (not an issue). I may go this route, but I'm still looking for options. Will this setup work using SatPC32 which was my preferred tracking software when I was satellite active? @KO6TH: I like your approach. Let me see if I got my head wrapped around your design - serial interface to the FODtrack board which then controlled your controller? That's pretty cool. @VU2POP: Very nice homebrew tower and rotor setup. Still working out my options. I just want something simple that I can take to the field using a modern laptop. Lot's of good suggestions here. Downloaded the form to renew my AMSAT membership too. 73, Joel - W4JBB On 7/3/2012 5:09 AM, John / NS1Z wrote: > I think you are referring to the satellite compendium put out many > years ago. Ii am sure it is out of print now. Over the years I built a > couple and one even auto track (but a LOT of work) > > -----Original Message----- From: Joel Black > Sent: Monday, July 02, 2012 6:09 PM > To: AMSAT > Subject: [amsat-bb] U-110 Rotor Setup > > I am looking for an old article regarding the use of two U-110 rotors > for satellite operations. > > I have gone through all my old references and cannot find what I'm > looking for. > > Basically, it was a setup using two U-110's (or it could have been two > U-100's). The homemade controller used either toggle or rocker switches > and had a digital readout of AZ/EL using DVOM's. As far as I remember, > it was all manual. I remember seeing this in the back of some > publication, but I cannot find it. > > Does anyone have any inkling of and idea what I'm talking about? > > 73, > Joel - W4JBB > _______________________________________________ > 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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EL39/EM30
by Bruce 04 Jul '12

04 Jul '12

It was back on 7/30/01 that I made a trip over to the Beaumont and found a cemetery that just happened to have a road that split EL39/EM30. I am thinking of heading over there again. Is there anyone that needs the two grids before I decide when to make the trip? I will have to use my HT and Arrow. That means FM sats. 73...bruce -- Bruce Paige, KK5DO AMSAT Director Contests and Awards ARRL Awards Manager (WAS, 5BWAS, VUCC), VE Houston AMSAT Net - Wed 0100z on Echolink - Conference *AMSAT* Also live streaming MP3 at http://www.amsatnet.com Podcast at http://www.amsatnet.com/podcast.xml or iTunes Latest satellite news on the ARRL Audio News http://www.arrl.org AMSAT on Twitter http://www.twitter.com/amsat

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Re: CO6CBF/p EL93
by Hector, CO6CBF 04 Jul '12

04 Jul '12

Hello all, The trip up to EL93 was uneventful! 18 stations were worked on the AO-27 1828z pass and 5 more were worked on the low elevation western pass at 2009z. All contacts will be uploaded to LOTW (using CO6CBF). Anyone who needs a QSL card, please request it to George, WA5KBH. Thanks to everyone who worked me and then stood by when others were calling me!!! 73! Hector, CO6CBF Este mensaje ha sido enviado mediante el servicio de correo electronico que ofrece la Federacion de Radioaficionados de Cuba a sus miembros para respaldar el cumplimiento de los objetivos de la organizacion y su politica informativa. La persona que envia este correo asume el compromiso de usar el servicio a tales fines y cumplir con las regulaciones establecidas.

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Near-Space Balloon Student is Young Ham of the Year
by Trevor . 03 Jul '12

03 Jul '12

17 Year old Erin King AK4JG has been named as Amateur Radio Newsline™ Young Ham of the Year. See http://www.uk.amsat.org/8745 73 Trevor M5AKA

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QRV 4July
by Amateur Radio Station W4MPS 03 Jul '12

03 Jul '12

Apologies to all for not having K2J up on the sats. Multiple problems now, hopefully, resolved. Look for me starting 4July on AO-27 / SO-50 / AO-7 and VO-52. 73 Marc K2J North Carolina FM05 (W4MPS)

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2M1EUB/P QRV 1800GMT
by paul robinson 03 Jul '12

03 Jul '12

WILL BE QRV NXT PASS MODE B.....? AO7 1800GMT FROM IO88 SQ 2M1EUB/P

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Stupid. Question
by Vincenzo Mone 03 Jul '12

03 Jul '12

Hi to the list, Please apologize if for someone i am making a stupid question. I am going to change my broken G-5400B rotator with a new G-5500 one. Before i mount it on the mast i am going to set it to the North. On the old one, on the Control Box there was 0 degreese and 360 degreese on the same point, in the middle of the analo display while on the new one i have the 0 degreese on the left side of the analig display at the beginner of the analog display while the 360 degreese is on the right side of the analog display. The stupid question is: How do i have to set the Azimuth rotator? On the 0 degreese on the left side of the analog display or on the 360 degreese on the right side of the analog display? Any help will be really appreciated. Enzo Sent from iPhone

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U-110 Rotor Setup
by Joel Black 03 Jul '12

03 Jul '12

I am looking for an old article regarding the use of two U-110 rotors for satellite operations. I have gone through all my old references and cannot find what I'm looking for. Basically, it was a setup using two U-110's (or it could have been two U-100's). The homemade controller used either toggle or rocker switches and had a digital readout of AZ/EL using DVOM's. As far as I remember, it was all manual. I remember seeing this in the back of some publication, but I cannot find it. Does anyone have any inkling of and idea what I'm talking about? 73, Joel - W4JBB

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