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

Re: Latest Newsletter
by Rick Tejera 06 Sep '13

06 Sep '13

Thanks JoAnne.. Rick Tejera (K7TEJ) Saguaro Astronomy Club www.saguaroastro.org Thunderbird Amateur Radio Club www.w7tbc.org -----Original Message----- From: JoAnne Maenpaa [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Friday, September 06, 2013 5:18 AM To: 'Rick Tejera'; 'James Luhn'; amsat-bb(a)amsat.org Subject: RE: [amsat-bb] Re: Latest Newsletter Hmmm, my July/August AMSAT Journal has not arrived either (even with the wrong name). Martha at the AMSAT Office handles circulation/mailing issues and she is our interface with vendors and contractors like the print shop. I've let her know that so far we're missing issues for K9JKM, K7TEJ, and W5AOO. If others are missing please let Martha know. -- 73 de JoAnne K9JKM k9jkm(a)amsat.org Editor, AMSAT Journal

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Rocket Launch Visible on East Coast Tonight
by Les Rayburn 06 Sep '13

06 Sep '13

http://www.orbital.com/NewsInfo/MissionUpdates/MinotaurV/index.shtml Another Virginia launch of the Minotaur V rocket tonight from the facility in Virginia. The link above contains information on the vehicle, launch time, and detailed information about what to expect for viewers along the East Coast. -- -- 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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IC-820H + SatPC32
by Erich Eichmann 06 Sep '13

06 Sep '13

Hello, is there anybody on the list using an IC-820H with SatPC32, V. 12.8b? I don't have that radio and can't test it. A user of the IC-820H has an issue with the program.´The program sets the initial frequencies when he selects a satellite but doesn't update the frequencies for Doppler corrrection (he decreased the intervals in menu CAT already to 10 Hz). Many thanks for answers. 73s, Erich, DK1TB

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Re: Latest Newsletter
by Rick Tejera 06 Sep '13

06 Sep '13

You know, now that I think about it, I do recall the message about the mailing labels. It was said we should get the Journal, but the name would be different. Fact is I haven't gotten my copy. Were they mailed or was the mailing agent fixing the problem?? Rick Tejera (K7TEJ) Saguaro Astronomy Club www.saguaroastro.org Thunderbird Amateur Radio Club www.w7tbc.org -----Original Message----- From: amsat-bb-bounces(a)amsat.org [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of James Luhn Sent: Thursday, September 05, 2013 8:26 PM To: amsat-bb(a)amsat.org Subject: [amsat-bb] Latest Newsletter What is the status of the newsletter? The last one I received was May/June. Is it the latest one? I look so forward to getting the newsletter. It is like a letter from home. 73, -james W5AOO _______________________________________________ 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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S band LEO Sat tracking
by michael luft 06 Sep '13

06 Sep '13

What kind of positioning accuracy can be expected form amateur PC Software and Antenna Rotators? Or, in other words: What kind of S band antenna ( gain or dimensions) is needed to track a S band LEO Sat? 73 Michael

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SATPC32 & Icom IC-910H Setting PL Tone Question
by Les Rayburn 06 Sep '13

06 Sep '13

Happened to be up very late, trying to finish some work. My computer alerted me that SO-50 was rising, and even though it was 4AM, I thought I'd take a chance that someone might be on the bird. All efforts to raise the bird failed, even though it was a very high elevation pass. I realized that the bird had "timed out" and needed to be activated. Not something I was used to thinking about considering how busy SO-50 usually is. I searched in vain to try to figure out how SATPC32 was setting the 67.0 Hz PL tone. I figured I could modify that setting to make it transmit 74.4 Hz instead. But no joy. I know this can be set in the rig's menu, but I'd rather have a separate setting in SATPC32 for those rare passes when SO-50 is silent. Can someone walk me through how to edit the necessary file(s) and set this up? Thanks in advance from a night owl! -- -- 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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R: Re: R: Re: ISS SSTV Active on 145.800Mhz
by Claudio Ariotti, IK1SLD 06 Sep '13

06 Sep '13

Hello, I know TM-D710 not replace the D700 but it is used for SSTV MAI-75 Experiment. D710 does not have the microphone but it is connected directly to the SSTV system. D700 mic isn't compatible with D710. D700 is used for contact with school in Russia. Anyone has any other news? 73' Claudio IK1SLD Sent by Mobile DroidM5AKA <m5aka(a)yahoo.co.uk> ha scritto:Can anyone confirm if all ISS transmissions from the Russian Service Module are now using the new Kenwood TM-D710 which was sent up to replace the D700 ? I missed any mention of the new rig being commissioned. 73 Trevor M5AKA ________________________________ From: Fabiano Moser <fabianomoser(a)gmail.com> To: amsat-bb <amsat-bb(a)amsat.org> Sent: Thursday, 5 September 2013, 11:57 Subject: [amsat-bb] Re: R: Re: ISS SSTV Active on 145.800Mhz Hi, SSTV active with problems, PTT was activated but no audio, then after 20seconds± the audio started and goes out before the end of image. PTT still ON without audio till LOS. On Thu, Sep 5, 2013 at 10:22 AM, Claudio Ariotti, IK1SLD < claudio(a)ariotti.com> wrote: > > > Hi Jan, about your comment I read on your web, the Luca Parmitano don't use > the Kenwood TM-D710, this radio is used by Russian crew. > The MAI-75 Experiment is a Russian experiment and the crew activates it > when > Moscow has AOS, so we lost 50% of the pass. > Luca only use the Ericsson radio in the Columbus module. > > 73 Claudio IK1SLD > > > -----Messaggio originale----- > Da: amsat-bb-bounces(a)amsat.org [mailto:[email protected]] Per > conto > di PE0SAT | Amateur Radio > Inviato: giovedì 5 settembre 2013 10:35 > A: amsat-bb(a)amsat.org > Oggetto: [amsat-bb] Re: ISS SSTV Active on 145.800Mhz > > Hi Cor, > > Via this link: http://www.pe0sat.vgnet.nl/2013/iss-sstv-reception/ you can > download the SSTV images I received yesterday. > > > 73 Jan PE0SAT > > On 04-09-2013 20:47, Cor . wrote: > > Hello All, > > > > Several ISS SSTV images are received from several ground stations. > > See ISS SSTV images and info: > > http://ariss-sstv.blogspot.nl/ > > http://www.dk3wn.info/satblog.shtml > > > > I asume the Russian ISS crew have sended 4 different SSTV images > > today. > > If someone have received other images please send them to > > me via e-mail (see my QRZ.com page). > > > > Tommorow Sept. 5 between 09:00 and 10:40 UTC last day of the event. > > > > > > 73's Cor PD0RKC > > > > > > > > _______________________________________________ > > 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 > > -- > With regards PE0SAT > Internet web-page http://www.pe0sat.vgnet.nl/ > _______________________________________________ > 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 > > > _______________________________________________ > 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 > _______________________________________________ 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 _______________________________________________ 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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Re: ISS SSTV Active on 145.800Mhz
by Cor . 06 Sep '13

06 Sep '13

Hello All, Several ISS SSTV images are received from several ground stations. See ISS SSTV images and info: http://ariss-sstv.blogspot.nl/ http://www.dk3wn.info/satblog.shtml I asume the Russian ISS crew have sended 4 different SSTV images today. If someone have received other images please send them to me via e-mail (see my QRZ.com page). Tommorow Sept. 5 between 09:00 and 10:40 UTC last day of the event. 73's Cor PD0RKC

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Latest Newsletter
by James Luhn 05 Sep '13

05 Sep '13

What is the status of the newsletter? The last one I received was May/June. Is it the latest one? I look so forward to getting the newsletter. It is like a letter from home. 73, -james W5AOO

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N8RO/P in EN76
by Les Rayburn 05 Sep '13

05 Sep '13

Thanks to the dedicated efforts of Ron, N8RO I've managed to work two new grids today, including EN76. Both on FO-29, but I'm sure Ron has also been active on SO-50---so if you're chasing grids be sure to listen for him. Can't thank him enough for activating these grids. Also had a long QSO last night on FO-29 with Ron, W5RKN and discussed his upcoming amateur rocket launch. Ron is going for his Level 3 Certification Flight, which is a big deal indeed. I'm a BAR (Born Again Rocketeer) who grew up flying Centuri model rockets. It was fascinating to hear about Ron's efforts. Best of luck to him on the upcoming flight, or as we say in the film business, "Break a Leg!". Meet the most interesting people on the birds! -- -- 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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