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

satpc32 not DL new KEPS
by Bob- W7LRD 10 Dec '14

10 Dec '14

I have two older XP computers each with Satpc32 one downloads the KEPS from the list, the other with the same list does not. The not working one works fine online. The non working one is the one I use for my 910 and rotor control. The last down load was three days ago and worked fine. Ideas, for the digitally challenged? 73 Bob W7LRD

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Re: [amsat-bb] Fwd: [Hearsat] W9YRC repeater on 484.250MHz (Andrew Glasbrenner)
by Joe Leikhim 10 Dec '14

10 Dec '14

Very interesting! A DX opportunity for FM operators! -- Joe Leikhim Leikhim and Associates Communications Consultants Oviedo, Florida JLeikhim(a)Leikhim.com 407-982-0446 WWW.LEIKHIM.COM

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AMSAT SKN ON OSCAR 2015
by RSoifer1＠aol.com 09 Dec '14

09 Dec '14

You are cordially invited to participate in Straight Key Night on OSCAR 2015, sponsored by AMSAT for radio amateurs throughout the world. This year's event is being held in memory of Captain Charles Dorian, W3JPT, who passed away in 2014, aged 92. Chuck, who had held many senior positions in the U.S. Coast Guard, was one of AMSAT's earliest members and served as secretary of the Board of Directors. Participation in AMSAT SKN on OSCAR is easy and fun. Just operate CW, using a straight key or non-electronic "bug," through any amateur satellite between 0000 and 2400 UTC on January 1, 2015. There is no need to send in a log, but all participants are asked to nominate someone they worked for "Best Fist." Your nominee need not have the best fist of those you heard, only of those you worked. Send your nomination to w2rs(a)amsat.org. A list of "Best Fist" nominees will be published in early February.

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Huge Thank You to Patrick Stoddard
by Steve May 08 Dec '14

08 Dec '14

I wanted to take just a minute to offer a huge "Thank You" to Patrick for doing what he does best - teaching and promoting amateur satellite work. I have had a very slow time getting on the linear satellites for a variety odd reasons. But a business trip to Tucson this week allowed me to re-route through Phoenix today after Patrick agreed to meet up with me and help troubleshoot my receive setup. So today finally rolled around, and Patrick went out of his way to drive across town, sit down with me, help me tweak my setup, and then try it out on an FO-29 pass. Things worked great, and Patrick then gave me some great advice on my transmit setup. We capped it off with a great meal and good amateur radio conversation, followed by a little tour of Scottsdale, Tempe, and downtown Phoenix. It was a great and productive today that helped me out tremendously. So thank you again for your help, Patrick, for all your time and assistance today. Steve May, W5IEM

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PV8DX GJ08 expedition complete
by Andrew Glasbrenner 08 Dec '14

08 Dec '14

Paulo asked me to let everyone know he was back home after operating from GJ03 over the weekend. He has uploaded his log to LOTW, and will make a video of the operation to share soon. Thank you Paulo for the grid expedition, and I hope to work you on many more. 73, Drew KO4MA

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FUNcube Data Warehouse Satellite Pos Map
by David Johnson 07 Dec '14

07 Dec '14

Hi, We're greatful to Chip, N2YO for providing us with new map functionality that will predict the time of the next pass based on the browser ip geocoordinates http://warehouse.funcube.org.uk/satmap.html?satelliteId=2 73 Dave, G4DPZ

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FUNcube-1 AO73 mode changed
by Graham Shirville 07 Dec '14

07 Dec '14

Hi All, During the 22:35UTC pass over Europe this evening, FUNcube-1 was returned to autonomous operation and will now switch between amateur and education modes as she moves from eclipse into sunlight. The FUNcube team are considering whether to extend the usual “weekend” amateur mode period over the upcoming holiday period. We might leave the spacecraft in amateur mode between say, the 23rd December and the 4th of January. If you have any education outreach activities planned over this period, where this proposal could interfere with your event, could you please contact us at operations at funcube.org.uk thanks and 73 Graham G3VZV

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Elecraft transverters
by Richard Lawn 07 Dec '14

07 Dec '14

I'm interested in communicating with anyone who has or is using Elecraft transverters for satellite operation. I know about the Downeast but am curious about Elecraft. I just picked up a flex 1500 and hope to use it for uplinks. Let me hear from you. Thanks 73 W2JAZ

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COSMOS2499 (RS-47?)
by Pedro Converso 07 Dec '14

07 Dec '14

Try http://amsat.org.ar/sat.htm has updated keps. 73, lu7abf, Pedro Converso

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Ariane Launch Webcast December 6
by JoAnne Maenpaa 06 Dec '14

06 Dec '14

For those who enjoy a rumble in the jungle of an Ariane launch, Arianespace announced this morning that Ariane Flight VA221 to launch DIRECTV-14 and GSAT-16 from Kourou, French Guiana has been rescheduled for Saturday evening. Saturday, December 6, as early as possible in the following launch window: >From 5:40 p.m. to 6:49 p.m., local time in Kourou, French Guiana >From 3:40 p.m. to 4:49 p.m. in Washington D.C. >From 8:40 p.m. to 9:49 p.m. UTC, >From 9:40 p.m. to 10:49 p.m. in Paris, >From 2:10 a.m. to 3:19 a.m. in Bangalore, on Sunday, December 7. The webcast starts 15 minutes before these times on http://www.arianespace.tv/ -- 73 de JoAnne K9JKM k9jkm(a)amsat.org

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