January 2014 - AMSAT-BB - mailman.amsat.org

OSCAR 7
by Rich/wa4bue 29 Jan '14

29 Jan '14

Picture shows a OSCAR display at the Naval Aviation Depot many years ago. OSCAR 7 model provided by Ted W4FJ (SK).

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Fox-1 Model
by W2JV 29 Jan '14

29 Jan '14

Hello, I just completed building the AMSAT Fox-1 Cardboard Model Satellite, Scale 1:1, it was my first attempt with cardboard modeling and I really enjoyed the effort. Alan, WA4SCA, sent an e-mail via this board, announcing that ‘Through the dedicated work of Stefan Wagner, VE4NSA, AMSAT-NA will debut its new 1:1 scale cardboard model of the Fox-1 CubeSat at Hamvention 2013”. I asked Alan if I could send him the donation to AMSAT of $25, all proceeds will go to supporting the Fox Project, he sent the model to me and I finally put it together. Stefan has designed an exceptionally detailed model that will be a perfect addition to any satellite operators shack, and an opportunity to show visitors what is being done by AMSAT today. If you’re interested, you can go directly to the AMSAT store, http://store.amsat.org/catalog/ thank you for your support of AMSAT. 73’s Pete W2JV

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Yaesu G5400B controller
by Robert Smith 28 Jan '14

28 Jan '14

Aloha all >> I think a 120VAC power surge might have killed the primary >> transformer coil in my >> G5400B controller box. Can someone who owns one please measure >> the resistance between the two flat blades of the AC power cord and >> let me know what the value is? Naturally you have to turn the >> device on to complete the circuit while measuring the coil >> resistance. >> >> I broke the power toggle switch in the trouble shooting process, >> anyone know where I can find the replacement. Also, a replacement transformer for that matter. Mahalo Respectfully, robert, NH7WN, Honolulu >

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Just A Test!!
by Bill Ress 28 Jan '14

28 Jan '14

Thanks.. Bill - N6GHz

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HAMTV Spectrum
by Bill Ress 28 Jan '14

28 Jan '14

For those of you interested in the my spectrum analyzer HAMTV spectrum plot along with what it will look like on a SDR (at 2.4 Msps) connected to the output of a 2.4 GHz to 144 MHz down converter, go to my Dropbox link..... https://www.dropbox.com/s/jrajw9tg3qdruk1/Test%20Source%20into%20NooElec%20… Regards...Bill - N6GHz

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flotsam and jetsam
by Lizeth Norman 28 Jan '14

28 Jan '14

HI all, To anyone who was interested in a gps unit and you don't hear from me in the next few hours, it's because all 17 are spoken for. http://www.flickr.com/photos/n3ykf/12188165324/ A pic of my recent trip to Skycraft. Did get to visit a fellow in Sanford, His business, Avitar unlimited sells to the general public by appointment and by way of ebay. Picked up some headers for my project. If you're looking for quality test gear, dc to daylight, this guy has it. Didn't spend too much time as he looked busy. 73 es happy scrapping Norm n3ykf

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QB50 Cubesat Launch Contract Signed
by M5AKA 28 Jan '14

28 Jan '14

QB50 launch contract has been signed for50 CubeSats to launch between December 2015 and November 2016. The two QB50 CubeSats on the precursor flight this April/May will both carry amateur radio transponders. See http://amsat-uk.org/2014/01/28/qb50-cubesat-launch-contract-signed/ ---- 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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TLE distiller / generator
by Lizeth Norman 27 Jan '14

27 Jan '14

Hi all! What tools are available to work with TLE files? I'm looking for a tool that takes multiple files with TLE sets in them, and outputs at least one file with a custom set of TLE's. Norm n3ykf

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Re: Using AO-40 in Rx for Ham TV?
by Dave Webb KB1PVH 27 Jan '14

27 Jan '14

Too bad attachments don't come through the BB. Dave-KB1PVH Sent from my Verizon Wireless Droid RAZR

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Using AO-40 in Rx for Ham TV?
by andy thomas 27 Jan '14

27 Jan '14

I was just wondering if the AO-40 LNBs connected to a Funcube dongle (and a bias tee for power) would recieve the carrier (is there one on DATV) from the ham TV test transmisisons? If so, that should be a project that could show AOS/LOS , power levels etc, even if it's a black screen being sent: after all, it's RF. maybe this has been thought about before? But I could use my converted blue lnb... 73 de andy g0sfj

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