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

Fun Cube dongle
by John / NS1Z 25 Jan '13

25 Jan '13

I just finished listening to two guys using TS 2000 rigs and one of them was using the Fun Cube Dongle. I would like to correspond with the FCDPP station about your setup as I have the same equipment here that I wouldd like to use.... Thanks

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Re: Bleep says wanted
by Armando Mercado 24 Jan '13

24 Jan '13

SRMSAT (object 37841) was active on CW at 1030z on 437.425. 73 Armando N8IGJ

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Satellite Explorer
by Thomas Doyle 24 Jan '13

24 Jan '13

'Satellite Explorer' is a Windows 8 app that runs on Intel based tablets, laptops and desktops as well as Windows RT tablets like the Microsoft Surface. It is available in the Windows Store - search for 'Satellite Explorer'. The app is of course free but if you find it of value please contribute something to your favorite AMSAT project. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p0-jPjpDoYs 73 W9KE Tom Doyle

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Re: Newsky dongle
by Mark Spencer 24 Jan '13

24 Jan '13

Scott, I too have just started playing with the NooElec SDR. One thing that hit me between the eyes is that the SDR is not very sensitive. I have had moderate success copying local two meter traffic and APRS signals on 144.390 by using a broad band preamp at the radio and also one at the antenna, with that arrangement the SDR hears much better. 73, Mark Mark Spencer, WA8SME Education and Technology Program Director ARRL, the national association for Amateur RadioTM 43 Pinelock Dr. Gales Ferry, CT 06335 860-381-5335 860-460-1139 (cell) mspencer(a)arrl.org

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Limited capabilities now on www.amsat.org
by Joe Fitzgerald 23 Jan '13

23 Jan '13

We are bringing back some capabilities to www.amsat.org. High priority items such as Keplerian elements and e-mail archives are already linked from the main page with more to come. Please let me know what you miss the most (via amsat-bb or directly) and I will attempt move it higher on the priority list. -Joe Fitzgerald KM1P

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From G7HIA
by John Heath 23 Jan '13

23 Jan '13

Hi guys, Currently in hospital on intravenous Meds for a serious blood infection. Hope to be home in week or two. Wishing you all best. John G7HIA

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Small satellites to be launched from military fighters
by ka5fpt＠tx.rr.com 23 Jan '13

23 Jan '13

Recent news about small satellites from the military front. The satellites go by the acronym of SeeMe for Space Enabled Effects for Military Engagements http://www.raytheon.com/newsroom/technology/rms13_seeme/?utm_source=socialh… I apologize if this has already been mentioned. I have been on the road and have been out of touch. Paul KA5FPT

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Re: new sat ID's ?
by Dave WØDHB 23 Jan '13

23 Jan '13

Likes like Amsat website is up for the Keps file again. -----Original Message----- From: Ted [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Tuesday, January 22, 2013 4:01 PM To: 'Dave WØDHB' Subject: RE: [amsat-bb] new sat ID's ? Ah hah ! thanks 73, Ted -----Original Message----- From: Dave WØDHB [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Tuesday, January 22, 2013 2:53 PM To: 'Ted'; amsat-bb(a)amsat.org Subject: RE: [amsat-bb] new sat ID's ? Amsat web page is down along with its' Keps file. You're probably picking it up from another Keps file in your search list -----Original Message----- From: amsat-bb-bounces(a)amsat.org [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Ted Sent: Tuesday, January 22, 2013 3:39 PM To: amsat-bb(a)amsat.org Subject: [amsat-bb] new sat ID's ? Just downloaded new keps in my HRD Sat program today and noticed that SO-50 is now listed as Saudisat 1C. Looks like some other ones are also 'renamed'. Anyone else notice this ? 73, K7TRK _______________________________________________ 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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Baikonu launch site - Voice of Russia story
by Trevor . 23 Jan '13

23 Jan '13

Article concerning the Baikonur launch site in Kazakhstan. http://english.ruvr.ru/2013_01_22/We-have-ignition-in-Baikonur-sonflict/ 73 Trevor M5AKA

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amsat.org on archive.org
by Trevor . 23 Jan '13

23 Jan '13

If you need to access information that was on on the amsat.org site then you can get some of it from the http://www.archive.org/ site For example I wanted to look up info on RS-15, Google tells me it used to be at http://www.amsat.org/amsat-new/satellites/satInfo.php?satID=6 Putting that URL into archive.org page gives me the RS-15 info as it was on April 26, 2012 73 Trevor M5AKA

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