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

Sat Explorer Pro Updated
by Clint Bradford 20 Aug '13

20 Aug '13

Thanks to Tom Doyle for Satellite Explorer Pro for iOS devices - and this week's update that just appeared in the Apple store! https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/satellite-explorer-pro/id669039200 Clint K6LCS

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grid square rules
by Bob- W7LRD 20 Aug '13

20 Aug '13

Where can I find grid square rules and requirements regarding grid square boundaries 73 Bob W7LRD

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PBS Newshour Report On NASA Funding
by B J 20 Aug '13

20 Aug '13

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KCJyhGquABg Funding situation for Orion: http://www.parabolicarc.com/2013/08/16/orion-review/ 73s Bernhard VA6BMJ @ DO33FL

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FUNcube-1 CubeSat Update
by M5AKA 18 Aug '13

18 Aug '13

FUNcube-1 carrying a 435/145 MHz linear transponder is hoping to launch in November, see http://amsat-uk.org/2013/08/18/funcube-1-cubesat-charger/ ---- 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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[Sort of Off Topic] Non-Ham Satellites of Interest
by Bryce Salmi 18 Aug '13

18 Aug '13

This is more of a curious question to anyone with some knowledge of non-ham satellites (I know about the NOAA satellites though). Are there any satellites that would be worth tracking at taking a listen to with an Arrow handheld antenna and a Yeasu VX-8R (HT with AM/FM modes). This is simply my curiosity of what's up there. Bryce KB1LQC

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EN67 Scheduled for SO-50 2210UTC Pass
by Mike N8MR 18 Aug '13

18 Aug '13

I will try to be on today's 2210 UTC pass of SO-50. I am scheduled to be in Copper Harbor, Michigan at that time. I realize that is a mainly easterly pass. Maybe I can be on for the following pass as well, though I'm not promising anything yet. 73, Mike, N8MR

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Delpht University Netherlands
by Sundeep Shah 18 Aug '13

18 Aug '13

Do we have any hams around this area near Delpht univ. Pls can I have name call sign n tele..thanks vu3sxe..Sundeep Shah Bangalore..+91 94484 26365.

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new Tablet need Software
by w6gmt＠bak.rr.com 18 Aug '13

18 Aug '13

I just got my new ASUS MeMO Pad. What Satellite tracking software works well and thoughts on a log program ? Just playing with it but the Built in GPS seems to work well and should make roving more fun. -- W6GMT BROCK THOMSEN PO BOX 222 MARCELL MN 56657 EN37EN

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HF Amsat net
by damon runion 17 Aug '13

17 Aug '13

Is there still a net on 20 meters for AMSAT and what would the time , day and freq.? The DSTAR AMSAT net is coming along pretty good,thanks to all I would like to have someone to be a backup net control .If intrested please email me wa4hfn(a)comcast.net Also don,t forget about the 5 in em55 award, look me up at wa4hfn qrz.com for the new rules. We have been tossing around the possiblity of having a 5 in EM55 contest. Comments welcomed Lets all work together to help AMSAT grow. Don't forget board elections . Im thinking about only voting for the people I hear on the birds., Thanks Damon WA4HFN em55

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Lithium-ion Capacitor OPUSAT + Balloon Conference Webstream
by M5AKA 17 Aug '13

17 Aug '13

The OPUSAT CubeSat, due to launch next Spring, has been featured in the Japanese press http://amsat-uk.org/2013/08/16/lithium-ion-capacitor-satellite-opusat/ UKHAS conference in London, Saturday, September 7 to the web streamed http://amsat-uk.org/2013/08/14/amateur-radio-foundation-exam-and-nb-tv-at-u… FUNcube Dongle Pro+ SDR – Free Shipping Offer http://amsat-uk.org/2013/08/16/funcube-dongle-sdr-free-shipping-offer/ Latest IARU amateur satellite frequency coordination information can be seen at http://www.amsat.org.uk/iaru/ ---- 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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