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

Nova For Windows Customer Service Brag
by Les Rayburn 08 May '13

08 May '13

Second e-mail to Northern Lights Software Associates netted an immediate response from owner, Michael Owen, W9IP. The response included my customer registration number (that I had misplaced) from over ten years ago! Not many companies would do that. He also apologized for the amount of time it had taken for the response (completely unnecessary but thoughtful) and his hopes that I would continue to use and enjoy the software. Like many, I use SATPC32 as my "day to day" software, but find that Nova allows me to visualize orbits and upcoming passes much better. very important for a newcomer like myself. Just wanted to brag on Mr. Owen, and the kind of vendors that the satellite community seems to enjoy. -- -- 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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Question
by Dave Marthouse 07 May '13

07 May '13

What is the frequency of the Estonian Satellite that was launched today and where can the keps be found? Dave Marthouse N2AAM dmarthouse(a)gmail.com

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AMSAT/TAPR Dayton Banquet Reservations to Close Tuesday, May 14th
by Alan 07 May '13

07 May '13

All, If you have not yet made your reservations for the AMSAT/TAPR Banquet, please make them by Tuesday, May 14th, 1800 EDT. Because of the requirement that the caterer have a final count, no more reservations will be accepted afterwards, either on the AMSAT Store or at Dayton. This is a great opportunity to mingle with your fellow techies, enjoy an excellent meal and the beverage of your choice, as well as hear a fascinating speaker! Information on this and other AMSAT social activities at Dayton can be found at: http://ww2.amsat.org/?page_id=190

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ESTCube-1 heard in Cienfuegos, Cuba
by Hector Luis HLMS. Martinez Sis 07 May '13

07 May '13

Hello to all! On 7th May 2013 1556z pass ESTCube-1 was heard in EL92sd with a great signal. I was running a FUNcube Dongle with SDR-Radio V2.0 and ELK antenna with a homebrew preamplifier. The ESTCube-1 beacon has a great signal. Congratulations to all involved with the project!!! 73! Hector, CO6CBF EL92sd --- Consulte la Enciclopedia Colaborativa Cubana http://www.ecured.cu/

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Biomass 432-438 MHz Radar Satellite
by M5AKA 07 May '13

07 May '13

I believe that the Biomass satellite, just approved by ESA and slated for a 2020 launch, is a Synthetic Aperture Radar satellite that will operate 432-438 MHz. As I recall 432-438 MHz was allocated to these broadband radar satellites about a decade ago. BBC News - Esa approves Biomass satellite to monitor Earth's forests http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-22435656 73 Trevor M5AKA

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ESCube-1 also heard over Copenhagen
by Ib Christoffersen 07 May '13

07 May '13

Hi, Using the preliminary TLEs I heard ESTCube-1 beacon. Pass AOS 0908 UTC. Elevation 20 degrees max. Adjusted frequency approximately 2 kHz up when listening in USB. I did not note the time between beacons - but something like 2 min. Congratulations to Estonian team. 73 OZ1MY Ib

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ESTCube-1 Heard in Wales -UK
by GW1FKY＠aol.com 07 May '13

07 May '13

Hi all, Monday 7th May 2013 - Time here in Wales -UK 1235hrs UTC. Hearing ESTcube -1 very well with just my Elk antenna and a Kenwood TS-2000. Congratulations to all involved with the project and launch. Ken Eaton GW1FKY Amsat-UK Amsat NA

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ESTCUBE Beacon Heard Over Africa
by Nader Omer 07 May '13

07 May '13

EstCube-1 Beacon heard over africa strong and clear congratulation to team member Nader Omer / st2nh

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Vega rocket Launch success
by GW1FKY＠aol.com 07 May '13

07 May '13

On Monday, May 6, 2013 at 11:06 pm local time in French Guiana, Arianespace successfully launched the second Vega rocket from the Guiana space Center (CSG), orbiting the Proba-V, VNREDSat-1 and ESTCube-1 satellites. Ken Eaton GW1FKY- AMSAT-UK, AMSAT NA

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Prelim TLE Data for ESTCube-1
by Clint Bradford 07 May '13

07 May '13

Preliminary ESTCube-1 orbit TLE: ESTCube-1 1 00000U 00000 13127.17175387 .00000000 00000-0 10000-3 0 00000 2 00000 098.1350 205.7643 0167000 224.2340 211.6964 14.71982716000001

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