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

SPROUT Software and Telemetry Format + Launch Broadcast
by M5AKA 27 May '14

27 May '14

Downlink Software has been released. For more information click here http://sat.aero.cst.nihon-u.ac.jp/sprout-e/2-Software-e.html Telemetry format Edition has been released. For more information click here http://sat.aero.cst.nihon-u.ac.jp/sprout-e/2-Formats%20of%20telemetry-e.html Web stream of SPROUT launch May 24 0305 UT - Jaxa Live Broadcast, YouTube, Ustream http://global.jaxa.jp/projects/sat/alos2/index.html PE0SAT - first SPROUT opportunity over Europe: 24-05-2014 11:08 UTC 13:08 CEST https://www.facebook.com/pe0sat/photos/a.188420881234984.45862.181261935284… Surrey EARS balloon flight makes newspaper front page http://amsat-uk.org/2014/05/23/surrey-ears-make-newspaper-front-page/ ---- Trevor M5AKA AMSAT-UK Website http://amsat-uk.org/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/amsatuk Twitter https://twitter.com/AMSAT_UK ----

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Re: [amsat-bb] Cub Scout Space Camp Theme
by Mike Lemons 27 May '14

27 May '14

Suggestions for your prizes in the treasure hunt: eBay has a category, Collectibles > Historical Memorabilia > Astronauts & Space Travel. 1) Space themed postage stamps. (You can get these for a song) 2) Russian metal pin badges. (You can get a dozen for around a dollar each) 3) American embroidered patches (although there are some bargains, 5 to 10 dollars each is the rule) 4) Styrofoam gliders. I got 5 for $5.75 on eBay. (bring paper clips for when they lose the propellers) http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=350929428088 P.S.: If you have any small vacuum tubes, the kids will probably treat them like alien artifacts.

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NASA.all download from SatPC32
by Tom Schuessler 27 May '14

27 May '14

To whom it may apply; Is there something wrong with the AMSAT web site which is the repository for the NASA.all Orbital Elements file? In SatPC32 and via a web browser, the URL http://www.amsat.org/amsat/ftp/keps/current/nasa.all will fail. Tom Schuessler 2713 Lake Gardens Drive Irving, Texas 75060 972-986-7456 214-403-1464 (Cell) n5hyp(a)arrl.net

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AO-7 Recent Behavior
by Paul Stoetzer 26 May '14

26 May '14

Good morning, AO-7 seems to be showing some odd behavior. For about three weeks of the eclipse cycle, it had been operating perfectly in Mode B with strong and clear signals on each and every pass. However, yesterday it was off during two ascending passes over the United States. It was back in Mode B during a pass over the Western United States around 23:30Z last night. PY5LF reported that it was in Mode B for 5-6 minutes after leaving eclipse and then it abruptly shut off. Reports from Europe on the AAR29 log also indicate it had shut off on ascending passes. My theory is that the sun angles on the solar panels are not ideal at this point. When it powers up after eclipse in Mode B, voltages fall such that the undervoltage detector kicks in and switches the satellite to Mode D (both transponders off). The satellite would then stay in Mode D until it loses power on the next eclipse and restarts in Mode B. If this is the case, my recommendation to Southern Hemisphere stations would be to wait a couple of minutes after it comes out of eclipse to start uplinking to the satellite and to keep power levels low until the panels are better illuminated. This behavior has not been reported on descending passes, though signals were reported to be weak and distorted at times this morning over the United States. Weak and distorted signals on the two meter downlink may be partially explained by Sporadic E as six meters has been open most of the morning. 73, Paul, N8HM

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SPROUT over Brazil
by Roland Zurmely 26 May '14

26 May '14

Copied in AFSK 1k2, storng signal: http://www.qsl.net/py4zbz/sprout.htm#a SPROUT SPROUT por PY4ZBZ em 24-05-2014 rev. 25-05-2014 Em 24-05-2014, e apenas 55 minutos depois do lançamento feito as 03:05 UTC, copi... View on www.qsl.net Preview by Yahoo 73 de Roland PY4ZBZ.

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saw this Arrow for sale
by Kevin M 26 May '14

26 May '14

Hurry before it's gone... http://forums.qrz.com/showthread.php?437780-Arrow-Antenna-%28146-440 Arrow Antenna (146/440 I have for sale my 2m/440 split-boom Arrow antenna. I DO NOT have the duplexer. I purchased a different duplexer and had a lot of success with... View on forums.qrz.com Preview by Yahoo

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TshepisoSAT / ZACUBE-1 Report + June 15 and 19 Sat Launches
by M5AKA 26 May '14

26 May '14

The South African CPUT TshepisoSAT / ZACUBE-1 team were invited to give a mission update at the SA AMSAT‘s Space Symposium on Saturday, May 24, 2014 at the Innovation Hub in Pretoria. Read the paper at http://www.cput.ac.za/blogs/fsati/files/2014/05/Paper-SA-AMSAT-Space-Sympos… June 15 launch on Indian PSLV-C23 for 1U CubeSats CanX-4, CanX-5 and AISat using amateur frequencies, see http://www.ne.jp/asahi/hamradio/je9pel/sats2014.htm Brief description of 37satellites on June 19 Yasny Dnepr launch http://st2nh-blogger.blogspot.co.uk/2014/05/37-satellites-on-june-19-yasny-… ---- Trevor M5AKA AMSAT-UK Website http://amsat-uk.org/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/amsatuk Twitter https://twitter.com/AMSAT_UK ----

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Re: [amsat-bb] Cub Scout Space Camp Theme
by Mike Sprenger 26 May '14

26 May '14

Rich, Cool, to expand on the idea: With the hidden transmitter hunt, the clues could be voice recording playing out of the hidden transmitter. which they get clues for one phase of their day, then, tell them for the next phase, make this antenna, and hook to handheld, and go find the thing thats been giving instructions...make sure security group nows what you're hiding for a transmitter and don't put it in a piece of Pipe. For the clues, feed the hidden transmitter with an iPod output with 1 long audio file that loops on the ipod. Record the clue, followed by 1 min of silence, followed by another clue, silence, clue, silence and set that one audio file to to play as a loop feeding the hidden transmitter... maybe another transmitter with clues on how to make the antenna, where the instruction paper is hidden, etc... We did the tape measure antennas at the National Scouting Jamboree last summer, effective. 1/2" PVC pipe, tape, and hose clamps, and a piece of coax with BNC on one end. 73 Mike W4UOO On Sun, May 25, 2014 at 6:42 PM, Rich/wa4bue <richard.siff(a)verizon.net>wrote: > Great idea. > > This one is clues to answer questions. > > Maybe we can do that too! > > ----- Original Message ----- > *From:* Mike Sprenger <mikesprenger(a)gmail.com> > *To:* Rich/wa4bue <richard.siff(a)verizon.net> > *Sent:* Sunday, May 25, 2014 5:58 PM > *Subject:* Re: [amsat-bb] Cub Scout Space Camp Theme > > If doing a treasure hunt, do you make a Tape measure yagi for 2 meters > with a handheld and search for a small hidden transmitter outside ? > > > > > On Sun, May 25, 2014 at 11:07 AM, Rich/wa4bue <richard.siff(a)verizon.net>wrote: > >> That was over 2 years ago, but I am sure I can find something. Â It might >> take a while. >> >> >> So far we are looking at: >> A short talk >> On The Air QSOs >> RECEIVE WEATHER SAT IN ABSENCE of OSCAR >> A treasure hunt using clues dealing with space history and technology. >> Â That might add up to 2 - 2.5 hours of activities and learning. >> >> >> Now new question???? >> Ideas for CLUES and finds????????? >> >> >> >> ----- Original Message ----- From: <gkcarr(a)go-express.net> >> To: "Rich/wa4bue" <richard.siff(a)verizon.net> >> Sent: Sunday, May 25, 2014 10:29 AM >> Subject: Re: [amsat-bb] Cub Scout Space Camp Theme >> >> >> Any chance you have a copy that I can borrow? >>> George >>> >>> >>> >>> -----Original Message----- >>> From: "Rich/wa4bue" <richard.siff(a)verizon.net> >>> Sent: Sunday, May 25, 2014 06:25 >>> To: gkcarr(a)go-express.net >>> Subject: Re: [amsat-bb] Cub Scout Space Camp Theme >>> >>> Members of our group certified as Boy Scout Merit Badge councilors >>> several >>> years ago but never got called. We are no longer certified. Â We did >>> produce >>> a DVD showing scouts in amateur radio. Â We provided 45 DVDs one for each >>> >>> troop. >>> >>> ----- Original Message ----- From: <gkcarr(a)go-express.net> >>> To: "Rich/wa4bue" <richard.siff(a)verizon.net> >>> Sent: Saturday, May 24, 2014 10:20 PM >>> Subject: Re: [amsat-bb] Cub Scout Space Camp Theme >>> >>> >>> Not quite related to what you are doing. 5 of us will conduct a 4 hour >>>> class for scouts wishing to achieve the Radio merit badge. 6 times! Yes, >>>> twic a day, two groups, three weeks. We don't know yet how many in each >>>> class! >>>> I am taking the first hour of each and preparing a power point >>>> presentation. >>>> >>>> 73 >>>> >>>> George >>>> WA5KBH >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> -----Original Message----- >>>> From: "Rich/wa4bue" <richard.siff(a)verizon.net> >>>> Sent: Saturday, May 24, 2014 13:59 >>>> To: "Mark Spencer" <wa8sme(a)comcast.net>, "AMSAT BB" <amsat-bb(a)amsat.org >>>> >, >>>> "'Johnson, Debra K1DMJ'" <djohnson(a)arrl.org> >>>> Subject: Re: [amsat-bb] Cub Scout Space Camp Theme >>>> >>>> WX SAT GREAT IDEA. >>>> >>>> Which one? Â Guess there are more then one. >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> ----- Original Message ----- From: "Mark Spencer" <wa8sme(a)comcast.net> >>>> To: "AMSAT BB" <amsat-bb(a)amsat.org>; "'Johnson, Debra K1DMJ'" >>>> <djohnson(a)arrl.org> >>>> Sent: Saturday, May 24, 2014 9:53 AM >>>> Subject: [amsat-bb] Cub Scout Space Camp Theme >>>> >>>> >>>> Rich, >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> Good question with a bazillion answers. Â It all depends on what the >>>>> venue >>>>> will be. Â Small groups, large groups, are they looking for >>>>> introductory >>>>> >>>>> material or something in depth, will the timing be during a pass, what >>>>> do >>>>> you want to accomplish.lots of things impact what will be presented. >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> I'd suggest you look into presenting something that matches a >>>>> requirement >>>>> to >>>>> satisfy an award the scouts can walk away with. Â Perhaps a requirement >>>>> for >>>>> a >>>>> Bear Arrow Point Award. Â I saw major categories for: >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> Space >>>>> >>>>> Weather >>>>> >>>>> Radio >>>>> >>>>> Electricity >>>>> >>>>> Maps >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> Each category has some requirements that could be addressed during your >>>>> presentation. Â In my mind, setting up to take a NOAA satellite pass >>>>> might >>>>> >>>>> fit into a number of these categories (of course it all depends on when >>>>> the >>>>> scouts will be in the area). This would give you connections to all the >>>>> categories listed above. Â You might have the scouts make a model of a >>>>> >>>>> CubeSat and then witness a FunCube pass so they can see the data >>>>> (graphs) >>>>> that are the outcome of the telemetry (interpreting the graphs would be >>>>> pretty heady stuff of a scout camp venue). >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> In any event, you're going to have your hands full between the venue, >>>>> age, >>>>> time limitation and the bell schedule of the event. Â If all the stars >>>>> >>>>> align >>>>> and there is an appropriate pass, all it will take is for the previous >>>>> presentation to run over, and all your careful planning is out the >>>>> window. >>>>> So a backup plan is in order. Â BE PREPARED I guess is the word of the >>>>> >>>>> day. >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> Hope you have a busy time. >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> Mark >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> The K4AMG Club has been approached by a CUB SCOUT summer camp >>>>> coordinator. >>>>> >>>>> The camp will be held in Norfolk, VA at an Elk's Lodge on Friday June >>>>> 27th. >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> Age range of kids are 6 -10 years old. >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> Looking for suggestions of what to do. Â They are willing to give us 1 >>>>> - 2 >>>>> >>>>> Hours. >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> Example: Â Toss the satellite where kids stand in a circle and spin a >>>>> 4" >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> square box around to show orbit and spin. >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> So now it is time for your ideas. >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> Would like to have your responses in the next 5 days ... what should >>>>> these >>>>> >>>>> kids now ... what can they learn! >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> Rich W4BUE >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> Mark Spencer, WA8SME >>>>> >>>>> Education and Technology Program Consultant >>>>> >>>>> ARRL, the national association for Amateur RadioTM >>>>> >>>>> 43 Pinelock Dr. >>>>> >>>>> Gales Ferry, CT 06335 >>>>> >>>>> 860-381-5335 >>>>> >>>>> 860-460-1139Â (cell) >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> mspencer(a)arrl.org >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> _______________________________________________ >>>>> 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 >> > > > > -- > Thanks, > Mike Sprenger > (37.9167NÂ 81.1244W is the Summit) > > -- Thanks, Mike Sprenger (37.9167N 81.1244W is the Summit)

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AO-73 to FO-29
by Bob- W7LRD 26 May '14

26 May '14

I "think" I heard the beacon of AO-73 on the FO29 down link. Both satellites were over lapping I have no idea how to figure the Doppler from two satellites in conjunction. The signal stopped at FO-29 LOS. The time was 0055Z. 73 Bob W7LRD CN87wk

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Re: [amsat-bb] Cub Scout Space Camp Theme
by Rich/wa4bue 25 May '14

25 May '14

That was over 2 years ago, but I am sure I can find something. It might take a while. So far we are looking at: A short talk On The Air QSOs RECEIVE WEATHER SAT IN ABSENCE of OSCAR A treasure hunt using clues dealing with space history and technology. That might add up to 2 - 2.5 hours of activities and learning. Now new question???? Ideas for CLUES and finds????????? ----- Original Message ----- From: <gkcarr(a)go-express.net> To: "Rich/wa4bue" <richard.siff(a)verizon.net> Sent: Sunday, May 25, 2014 10:29 AM Subject: Re: [amsat-bb] Cub Scout Space Camp Theme > Any chance you have a copy that I can borrow? > George > > > > -----Original Message----- > From: "Rich/wa4bue" <richard.siff(a)verizon.net> > Sent: Sunday, May 25, 2014 06:25 > To: gkcarr(a)go-express.net > Subject: Re: [amsat-bb] Cub Scout Space Camp Theme > > Members of our group certified as Boy Scout Merit Badge councilors several > years ago but never got called. We are no longer certified. We did > produce > a DVD showing scouts in amateur radio. We provided 45 DVDs one for each > troop. > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: <gkcarr(a)go-express.net> > To: "Rich/wa4bue" <richard.siff(a)verizon.net> > Sent: Saturday, May 24, 2014 10:20 PM > Subject: Re: [amsat-bb] Cub Scout Space Camp Theme > > >> Not quite related to what you are doing. 5 of us will conduct a 4 hour >> class for scouts wishing to achieve the Radio merit badge. 6 times! Yes, >> twic a day, two groups, three weeks. We don't know yet how many in each >> class! >> I am taking the first hour of each and preparing a power point >> presentation. >> >> 73 >> >> George >> WA5KBH >> >> >> >> -----Original Message----- >> From: "Rich/wa4bue" <richard.siff(a)verizon.net> >> Sent: Saturday, May 24, 2014 13:59 >> To: "Mark Spencer" <wa8sme(a)comcast.net>, "AMSAT BB" <amsat-bb(a)amsat.org>, >> "'Johnson, Debra K1DMJ'" <djohnson(a)arrl.org> >> Subject: Re: [amsat-bb] Cub Scout Space Camp Theme >> >> WX SAT GREAT IDEA. >> >> Which one? Guess there are more then one. >> >> >> ----- Original Message ----- >> From: "Mark Spencer" <wa8sme(a)comcast.net> >> To: "AMSAT BB" <amsat-bb(a)amsat.org>; "'Johnson, Debra K1DMJ'" >> <djohnson(a)arrl.org> >> Sent: Saturday, May 24, 2014 9:53 AM >> Subject: [amsat-bb] Cub Scout Space Camp Theme >> >> >>> Rich, >>> >>> >>> >>> Good question with a bazillion answers. It all depends on what the >>> venue >>> will be. Small groups, large groups, are they looking for introductory >>> material or something in depth, will the timing be during a pass, what >>> do >>> you want to accomplish.lots of things impact what will be presented. >>> >>> >>> >>> I'd suggest you look into presenting something that matches a >>> requirement >>> to >>> satisfy an award the scouts can walk away with. Perhaps a requirement >>> for >>> a >>> Bear Arrow Point Award. I saw major categories for: >>> >>> Space >>> >>> Weather >>> >>> Radio >>> >>> Electricity >>> >>> Maps >>> >>> >>> >>> Each category has some requirements that could be addressed during your >>> presentation. In my mind, setting up to take a NOAA satellite pass >>> might >>> fit into a number of these categories (of course it all depends on when >>> the >>> scouts will be in the area). This would give you connections to all the >>> categories listed above. You might have the scouts make a model of a >>> CubeSat and then witness a FunCube pass so they can see the data >>> (graphs) >>> that are the outcome of the telemetry (interpreting the graphs would be >>> pretty heady stuff of a scout camp venue). >>> >>> >>> >>> In any event, you're going to have your hands full between the venue, >>> age, >>> time limitation and the bell schedule of the event. If all the stars >>> align >>> and there is an appropriate pass, all it will take is for the previous >>> presentation to run over, and all your careful planning is out the >>> window. >>> So a backup plan is in order. BE PREPARED I guess is the word of the >>> day. >>> >>> >>> >>> Hope you have a busy time. >>> >>> >>> >>> Mark >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> The K4AMG Club has been approached by a CUB SCOUT summer camp >>> coordinator. >>> >>> The camp will be held in Norfolk, VA at an Elk's Lodge on Friday June >>> 27th. >>> >>> >>> >>> Age range of kids are 6 -10 years old. >>> >>> >>> >>> Looking for suggestions of what to do. They are willing to give us 1 - >>> 2 >>> >>> Hours. >>> >>> >>> >>> Example: Toss the satellite where kids stand in a circle and spin a 4" >>> >>> square box around to show orbit and spin. >>> >>> >>> >>> So now it is time for your ideas. >>> >>> >>> >>> Would like to have your responses in the next 5 days ... what should >>> these >>> >>> kids now ... what can they learn! >>> >>> >>> >>> Rich W4BUE >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> Mark Spencer, WA8SME >>> >>> Education and Technology Program Consultant >>> >>> ARRL, the national association for Amateur RadioTM >>> >>> 43 Pinelock Dr. >>> >>> Gales Ferry, CT 06335 >>> >>> 860-381-5335 >>> >>> 860-460-1139 (cell) >>> >>> mspencer(a)arrl.org >>> >>> >>> >>> _______________________________________________ >>> 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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