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D Star /Amsat users net
by wa4hfn＠comcast.net 05 Dec '13

05 Dec '13

Hello all The D star / Amsat users net is tonight at 0200 utc on REF 60B Memphis Repeater W4LET. Hope to see you there 73 WA4HFN Damon EM55

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CAPE-2 over Cuba
by Pavel Milanes Costa 05 Dec '13

05 Dec '13

Hi to all... Just now I have heard the CAPE-2 sat in Orbit 221 over Camagüey Cuba (FL11bj) a very good pass (89 degrees) 4 dec 2013 ~1315z Clean packet 1200 bps signal... I'm runing to get to work and had no time to setup the decoder... Hard here is RTL-SDR + LNA + Gqrx + Gpredict for doppler 73

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Re: Logbook of the World & AO-73
by Kevin M 05 Dec '13

05 Dec '13

I can load an ADIF file, but that's about it. I downloaded the config.tq6 file, but I can't find any informaiton where it should go. Just double click on the TQ6 file... windows will launch TQSL and it will import it. 73, N4UFO ------------------------------------------------------------------ "Control is the need of the fearful mind. Trust is the need of the courageous heart."

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Heard KK4AJJ
by Rick Elverum Sr. 05 Dec '13

05 Dec '13

What satellite is 9600 baud kiss format On 437.405 FM With the. Call of KK4AJJ Heard over Breckenridge On Dec 03 21:45 UTC Dec 4 21:45 UTC I'm a little Out of the loop Thank you. Rick KB0VBZ

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Logbook of the World & AO-73
by Clayton Coleman 05 Dec '13

05 Dec '13

I attempted to upload a QSO using AO-73 as a satellite name in Logbook of the World. Since the satellite was a recently assigned this OSCAR number it appears the ARRL does not yet recognize it. I've opened a ticket with the LoTW helpdesk to resolve this issue. 73 Clayton W5PFG

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NROL-39 / GEMSat CubeSat Launch December 5
by M5AKA 04 Dec '13

04 Dec '13

NROL-39 / GEMSat CubeSat Launch December 5 http://amsat-uk.org/2013/12/04/nrol-39-gemsat-cubesat-launch-december-5/ CAT: Launch a Water-Propelled Satellite into Deep Space http://amsat-uk.org/2013/12/02/cat-launch-a-water-propelled-satellite-into-… Live Video Streaming from the ISS http://amsat-uk.org/2013/12/01/live-video-streaming-from-the-iss/ HD Video Cameras sent to ISS November 25, 2013 http://www.urthecast.com/launch ---- 73 Trevor M5AKA AMSAT-UK website http://amsat-uk.org/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/pages/AMSAT-UK/208113275898396 Twitter https://twitter.com/AMSAT_UK ----

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FS: Icom AG-2400 Downconverter
by Les Rayburn 04 Dec '13

04 Dec '13

The item is not mine, and I have no relationship to the seller, but thought I'd pass this along to AMSAT members who might be interested. http://www.ebay.com/itm/Icom-AG-2400-2-4-Ghz-Downconverter-NEW-IN-BOX-Excel… A new in the box, Icom AG-2400 2.4 GHz downconverter that mates with the Icom IC-910H transceiver. Perfect for US and LS mode satellite operations (someday). These don't come up for sale or auction very often. -- -- 73, Les Rayburn, N1LF 121 Mayfair Park Maylene, AL 35114 EM63nf 6M VUCC #1712 AMSAT #38965 Grid Bandits #222 Southeastern VHF Society Central States VHF Society Life Member Six Club #2484 Active on 6 Meters thru 1296, 10GHz & Light

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SPACEX SUCCESSFULLY COMPLETES FIRST MISSION TO GEOSTATIONARY TRANSFER ORBIT
by Eric Rosenberg 04 Dec '13

04 Dec '13

FYI -- 73, Eric W3DQ Washington, DC ----------------------- December 3, 2013* * *SPACEX SUCCESSFULLY COMPLETES FIRST MISSION TO GEOSTATIONARY TRANSFER ORBIT* /Upgraded Falcon 9 launch vehicle delivers SES-8 satellite to targeted orbit/ Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, Florida -- Today, Space Exploration Technologies (SpaceX) successfully completed its first geostationary transfer mission, delivering the SES-8 satellite to its targeted 295 x 80,000 km orbit. Falcon 9 executed a picture-perfect flight, meeting 100% of mission objectives. Falcon 9 lifted off from Space Launch Complex 40 (SLC-40) at 5:41 PM Eastern Time. Approximately 185 seconds into flight, Falcon 9's second stage's single Merlin vacuum engine ignited to begin a five minute, 20 second burn that delivered the SES-8 satellite into its parking orbit. Eighteen minutes after injection into the parking orbit, the second stage engine relit for just over one minute to carry the SES-8 satellite to its final geostationary transfer orbit. The restart of the Falcon 9 second stage is a requirement for all geostationary transfer missions. "The successful insertion of the SES-8 satellite confirms the upgraded Falcon 9 launch vehicle delivers to the industry's highest performance standards," said Elon Musk, CEO and Chief Designer of SpaceX. "As always, SpaceX remains committed to delivering the safest, most reliable launch vehicles on the market today. We appreciate SES's early confidence in SpaceX and look forward to launching additional SES satellites in the years to come." Today's mission marked SpaceX's first commercial launch from its central Florida launch pad and the first commercial flight from the Cape Canaveral Air Force Station in over five years. SpaceX has nearly 50 launches on manifest, of which over 60% are for commercial customers. This launch also marks the second of three certification flights needed to certify the Falcon 9 to fly missions for the U.S. Air Force under the Evolved Expendable Launch Vehicle (EELV) program. When Falcon 9 is certified, SpaceX will be eligible to compete for all National Security Space (NSS) missions. High-resolution photos are available for download at www.spacex.com/media <http://www.spacex.com/media>.

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rtl sdr
by Lizeth Norman 04 Dec '13

04 Dec '13

Hi all! Where can I get/ who makes the best of the rtl/sdr dongles? I'm looking to get something for specifically the band that the FCD does not cover. Would you believe that I have some precision frequency sources that when combined with a mixer give me an IF right in the FCD's frequency hole. Norm n3ykf

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Yaesu FT-736R for Sale
by Tom Worthington 04 Dec '13

04 Dec '13

I am selling a Yaesu FT-736R for the benefit of a SK estate here on Maui. I have used it for QSO's on both FO-29 and AO-7(b). Includes USB interface cable. No keyer or Tone options. 2m and 70cm only. Price $800.00 Please contact me off line. 73 and Aloha, Tom, NH6Y (BL10ts)

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