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

September 29 NASA TV Cygnus Arrival at ISS
by JoAnne Maenpaa 28 Sep '13

28 Sep '13

Here is another news item that is best sent now rather than waiting for the news cycle. NASA TV will televise the arrival and docking of Cygnus at the International Space Station. The schedule (as of now) is: Sunday, September 29 08:30 UTC (4:30 a.m. EDT: Cygnus rendezvous, grapple and berthing coverage begins on NASA Television. 11:15 UTC (7:15 a.m. EDT): Grapple of Cygnus by International Space Station's Canadarm2 robotic arm 13:15 UTC (9:15 a.m. EDT): Cygnus berthing to Earth-facing port of Harmony node begins 17:00 UTC (1 p.m. EDT): Cygnus Post-Capture News Conference -- 73 de JoAnne K9JKM k9jkm(a)amsat.org Editor, AMSAT Journal

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Re: CASSIOPE's Foldable Antennas
by Mark L. Hammond 28 Sep '13

28 Sep '13

Didn't AMSAT people invent this method/technique? Tape measure antennas on satellites? 73, Mark N8MH At 04:12 AM 9/28/2013 +0000, B J wrote: >On 9/28/13, Bryce Salmi <bstguitarist(a)gmail.com> wrote: >> I was watching the Canadian Space Agencies BROLL video of the CASSIOPE >> satellite due to launch in a few days and noticed a neat antenna. The video >> link below starts at the appropriate point in the video (feel free to watch >> the whole video too). For what looks like it is essentially steel tape >> measure metal... that's quite an intense antenna and deployment! I'm used >> to seeing these on cubesats and other small satellites but this is very >> neat to see too. >> >> http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_detailpage&v=WGD4cWnpcto#t=245 > >It looks like it's the descendant of what was used on Canada's first >satellite, Alouette-1: > >http://www.spacenet.on.ca/data/pages/canada-in-space/alouette.html >http://www.asc-csa.gc.ca/eng/satellites/alouette.asp > >Many years ago, there was a documentary about the early days of >Canada's satellite program and I remember this was mentioned. >Unfortunately, I don't remember what the name was. > >73s > >Bernhard VA6BMJ @ DO33FL >_______________________________________________ >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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IARU Amateur Radio Spectrum Requirements
by M5AKA 28 Sep '13

28 Sep '13

A revised IARU spectrum requirements document is now available. http://amsat-uk.org/2013/09/27/iaru-amateur-radio-spectrum-requirements/ Also on the AMSAT-UK site: IARU Administrative Council Meeting http://amsat-uk.org/2013/09/26/iaru-administrative-council-meeting/ ISS Astronaut Luca Parmitano KF5KDP discusses life in space on BBC World News http://amsat-uk.org/2013/09/25/luca-parmitano-kf5kdp-on-bbc-world-news/ Indian High Altitude Balloon to Study Comets http://amsat-uk.org/2013/09/28/high-altitude-balloon-to-study-comet-ison/ ---- 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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Re: Helix matching
by Morizo Iseki 28 Sep '13

28 Sep '13

Please refer to my following website. http://www.asahi-net.or.jp/~ia6m-isk/helix4.html (Japanese) de JH1CMP/JAMSAT , Morizo Iseki

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CUSat-1/2 TLE?
by Mineo Wakita 28 Sep '13

28 Sep '13

Do you know the predictive TLE of CUSat-1/2 someone? http://www.ne.jp/asahi/hamradio/je9pel/cusat_12.htm JE9PEL, Mineo Wakita

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Helix matching
by Robert Bruninga 27 Sep '13

27 Sep '13

Why don’t we see simple ¼ wave 75 ohm lines used as a first step in matching a 140 Ohm Helix to 50 ohms? The ¼ wave line would give an easy 112 ohms and then it shouldn’t be that hard to do a little additional construction matching to get to 140? (building a 2.4 GHz pop-out helix that compresses flat for launch) Bob, WB4APR

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SATPC32 - amsat keps
by Mike Seguin 27 Sep '13

27 Sep '13

I noticed today that SATPC32 failed on downloading keps from AMSAT. I found the URL had changed to http://ww2.amsat.org/amsat/ftp/keps/current/nasa.all (www was changed to ww2) Is this a permanent change? Maybe this was in response to the rebuild post hack? Mike -- 73, Mike, N1JEZ "A closed mouth gathers no feet"

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FS- loaded Yaesu FT-736R
by Tim Goodrich 27 Sep '13

27 Sep '13

For sale is my Yaesu FT-736R. This rig is a gem and you'll be hard pressed to find a cleaner one that hasn't been stripped down to sell the parts individually at a higher price. Included is: Yaesu FT 736R with 6 meter, 2 meter, 1.25 meter, and 70cm band modules installed and all working at full power output FTS-8 CTCSS Tone Squelch Board Keyer-B Internal electronic iambic keyer XF-455MC 600 HZ CW filter KA6BFB CAT Control to use this with Ham Radio Deluxe (via FT-847 emulation) Hand Mic Power cord Rig is cosmetically a 9.5/10, as you can see in the pics at http://forums.qrz.com/showthread.php?407193-Yaesu-FT-736R-6-2-220-440-LOADED . The internal power supply functions perfectly, as does the front panel lighting. Price is $1300 and split shipping from 90503. Please email me using my qrz.com listed email address. Tim K6TW

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CO6CBF to attend 2013 AMSAT Symposium in Houston
by Clayton Coleman 27 Sep '13

27 Sep '13

Are you looking for a good excuse to visit the 2013 AMSAT Symposium in Houston? It is with great pleasure that I announce the return of Hector Martinez, CO6CBF, to the AMSAT Symposium. Last year, Hector’s presentation on “Cuban style” satellite operation was well-received by the attendees. Don’t miss this year’s! Since his visit to Orlando, Hector has been busy in Cienfuegos completing his fundamental university studies. As the recipient of the “Gold Award,” he was honored for his diligence by the university’s rector. He now looks forward to continuing his education in a Master’s program. The AMSAT-NA Board of Directors has graciously extended Hector an invitation to the Symposium following his successful presentation in Orlando last year. This year’s process to obtain US visa approvals went smoothly and on schedule due to the guidance and experience of Patrick, WD9EWK. Hector’s travel expenses are guaranteed by private donations - not AMSAT-NA. If you wish to contribute please contact Clayton, w5pfg at arrl dot net. You may also contact W5PFG via postal mail at the FCC callbook-listed PO BOX. Clayton is Hector’s formal sponsor and coordinator for this year’s symposium visit. I wish to personally thank the AMSAT-NA Board of Directors and especially recognize Patrick, WD9EWK, for supporting Hector’s opportunity to present in Houston this year. 73 Clayton W5PFG

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AMSAT 2013 Symposium commemorative shirt order deadline is October 1st!
by Alan 27 Sep '13

27 Sep '13

Hi, A reminder that the deadline for ordering 2013 Symposium commemorative shirts is October 1st. There shirts will be available for pickup at the Symposium, but cannot be ordered there, or on the AMSAT Store. More information, and a downloadable order form, can be found on the AMSAT web site: WWW.AMSAT.ORG 73s, Alan WA4SCA

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