January 2013 - AMSAT-BB - mailman.amsat.org

Re: G-5500 question
by Mark L. Hammond 06 Jan '13

06 Jan '13

Hi Bob, Not sure I can help--but I wonder what interface you're using between SatPC32 and the G-5500? Mark N8MH At 10:05 PM 1/5/2013 +0000, Bob- W7LRD wrote: >The 5500 goes up to 450 degrees in az. I use satpc-32, every once in awhile for no "forseeable " reason the rotor will park at 450 degrees. This is not what it is set for. It is a bit concerning as the coax is not the right length for that much rotation and it puts a strain on things. Any ideas?? >73 Bob W7LRD >_______________________________________________ >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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G-5500 question
by Bob- W7LRD 05 Jan '13

05 Jan '13

The 5500 goes up to 450 degrees in az. I use satpc-32, every once in awhile for no "forseeable " reason the rotor will park at 450 degrees. This is not what it is set for. It is a bit concerning as the coax is not the right length for that much rotation and it puts a strain on things. Any ideas?? 73 Bob W7LRD

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ARISS contact Live on CBC TV at 1854 UT
by Trevor . 05 Jan '13

05 Jan '13

Bedford NS ARISS contact live on CBC CBC News is planning to broadcast live an ARISS contact between Canadian astronaut Chris Hadfield, aboard the ISS, and the students at the Charles P. Allen High School, Bedford, NS, on Saturday Jan 5, 2013, at 18:54 UTC. See the CBC NS Web site http://www.cbc.ca/ns for details. Daniel A. Lamoureux, VE2KA ARISS Canada ---- 73 Trevor M5AKA

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RAC825 Satellite tracker instruction manual
by Starr 05 Jan '13

05 Jan '13

Hi All, Best wishes for 2013. I now have a second hand Creative Design Corp RAC825 Satellite Tracker along with a ERC-51 elevation rotator and EC5-3 azimuth rotator. Unfortunately I do not have the manual and I am trying to calibrate the read out, so far without success. I would appreciate if someone could tell me how to calibrate the read out, or tell me where to locate an instruction manual etc. Also, if possible, I would like to know the address, email or physical, of Creative Design Corp, Kanagawa, Japan in case it needs repairs. Thank you for reading. 73 Starr Moffatt ZL3CU

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Easing of satellite export controls law signed Thursday
by Trevor . 04 Jan '13

04 Jan '13

Space Flight Now says "The provision permits the Obama administration to remove satellites and related equipment from the U.S. State Department's munitions list, which restricts the weapons material from export to other countries." http://www.spaceflightnow.com/news/n1301/03exportcontrol/ Clearly any easing of ITAR is welcome but I'm still not clear if the changes that Obama has signed enable US Hams to fully engage in all aspects of international satellite projects without fear of six figure fines or jail terms. Can someone clarify ? 73 Trevor M5AKA

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FITSAT-1, 5.84GHz images
by Mineo Wakita 04 Jan '13

04 Jan '13

I received the 14 images which were photographed by FITSAT-1, 5.84GHz. They are Photographs wonderful all. (C)FITSAT-1 GS http://www.ne.jp/asahi/hamradio/je9pel/fitsat58.htm#584 JE9PEL, Mineo Wakita

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HudsonValleySatcomGroupNet
by cotejaune2＠aol.com 04 Jan '13

04 Jan '13

Please join us for the net this evening @ 8PM EST on Echolink N2EYH-l Hope to hear you there. 73 wa2aqh/kc2dtq

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FITSAT-1 "Niwaka"
by Bill Rushin 03 Jan '13

03 Jan '13

I received my FITSAT-1 "Niwaka"QSL card #71 on Dec. 24, 2012. Thank you JG6YEW. 73 Bill KK4KWB

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Phonesats in EE Times
by Trevor . 03 Jan '13

03 Jan '13

"The PhoneSat project is kind of a technology demonstration effort," said Jasper Wolfe of NASA's Ames Research Center. During the PhoneSat mission, amateur radio operators will be able to download and upload data packets. http://www.eetimes.com/electronics-news/4403998/NASA-to-launch-4-in-cube-co… Last I saw the launch date was early Feb, 2013. 73 Trevor M5AKA

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Thanks for qsl card
by Nitin Muttin 03 Jan '13

03 Jan '13

Agree Andy, I recieved my FITSAT qsl card ( #29) promptly by Air Mail, I am still awaiting some for which I had submitted reception reports. 73 Nitin [VU3TYG]

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