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

Question On LO-75
by Dave Marthouse 20 Aug '14

20 Aug '14

Is LO-75 still functioning? Any information would be appreciated. -- Dave Marthouse N2AAM dmarthouse(a)gmail.com

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Re: [amsat-bb] WX SAT de W4BUE
by Fraser Bonnett 20 Aug '14

20 Aug '14

I can second Paul's suggestion. I use a Funcube Dongle 2.0, controlled by SDR-Radio software. Antenna is a Quadrifilar helix in the attic. Using WXtoimg I can get some stunning pictures. 73, Fraser, W3UTD On Wed, Aug 20, 2014 at 7:32 AM, Rich/wa4bue <richard.siff(a)verizon.net <mailto:[email protected]> > wrote: > Would someone please suggest an inexpensive broadband receiver for the > weather SATS? > > We are gearing up for the new school year in Chesapeake, VA. > > Rich W4BUE / K4AMG > > --- This email is free from viruses and malware because avast! Antivirus protection is active. http://www.avast.com

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Intercontinental DX on AO-73
by Paul Stoetzer 20 Aug '14

20 Aug '14

Good evening, On the 0250Z pass of AO-73, I was delighted to hear and work Paulo, PV8DX, very soon after AOS. While I have worked Paulo many times (five other times in just the past week), this was my first intercontinental QSO on AO-73 and my first intercontinental QSO on any satellite other than AO-7 and FO-29 with their higher orbits. My elevation was between 2 and 3 degrees during the QSO. AO-73 is in a slightly elliptical orbit of 682 km x 595 km, but it was at it's perigee of 595 km during this QSO. The distance between Paulo and I is 4,337 km, 899 km short of the theoretical maximum of 5,236 km at perigee. I have posted audio and a graphic from SatPC32 showing the satellite's footprint at the time of the QSO on YouTube: http://youtu.be/HLzMV7MGz0U Although I rushed the QSO as I did not know how much longer Paulo would be in the footprint, he was heard for another 30 seconds or so. Equipment used was my normal satellite station: two Yaesu FT-817s, a High Sierra Microwave LNAA146FIL preamp, and an Arrow II 146/437-10BP handheld yagi. I was operating off my apartment balcony with a very good view of the southern horizon in southwest Washington, DC. 73, Paul, N8HM

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Chasqui-1 Cubesat.
by Cor . 20 Aug '14

20 Aug '14

I have listened several passes hoped to receive some signals from Chasqui-1 Cubesat. Also here nothing heard on my RTL-SDR usb receiver, ssb electronics preamp and a M2 436CP30 cross yagi. No reports seen from the team. 73s Cor PD0RKC

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Chasqui release photo
by Jeff Yanko 20 Aug '14

20 Aug '14

Hi all! Here's a photo of Chasqui just after its release. http://www.foxnews.com/science/2014/08/19/astronauts-take-spacewalk-outside… 73, Jeff WB3JFS

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W1AW/8 Ohio Satellite Operation
by john＠papays.com 19 Aug '14

19 Aug '14

K8YSE will be operating as W1AW/8 beginning at 0001z 20 August 2014 on SO-50 as well as the linear birds. There was no satellite operation during the previous Ohio week in the first half of 2014. This will be the last chance to work this special event station in Ohio. I will operate on as many passes as my schedule permits. This will include FO-29 and AO-7B passes that cover Europe. Hope to work you. 73, John K8YSE

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2m Link Budget - Chinese Satellite 4M-LXS
by Simon Brown 19 Aug '14

19 Aug '14

Hi, Has anyone thought about a 2m XPOL Yagi for receiving the 4M-LXS payload? I currently have the WIMO shorter WX208 and could get 5dB more gain with the WX220. I use a SSB Electronics pre-amp. I'll be getting my antenna mast & satellite stuff assembled next week with luck. Simon Brown G4ELI http://v2.sdr-radio.com

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Re: [amsat-bb] ISS and QSL Card Requests
by Clint Bradford 19 Aug '14

19 Aug '14

>> ... So exactly how do you know what percentage of people requested QSL cards and why would you care? A voice contact with an orbiting astronaut is an extraordinary event. And I have run into a few operators who had no idea that they could apply for and receive a QSL card for their efforts. How do I know any numbers? I made a phone call to the ARRL manager who has the numbers. Like I always do, I use the best-available information ... So - What, exactly, is the problem posting the procedure to obtain a QSL card from an ISS contact? Clint posts an informative, upbeat, factually correct, on-topic post. And those without as good as Rolodex as I possess can't stand it. And so it goes ... Clint Bradford K6LCS

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Kenwood TS-2000 FS
by Stefan Wagener 19 Aug '14

19 Aug '14

Have a nice TS-2000 for sale. Radio is in excellent condition with only minor signs of use. Late serial number: B28xxxxx Has blue display (picture on request) and comes with an original box, manual, power cable and mic. $1000 shipped with insurance within Canada or USA. Interested? Please email me directly (my callsign @ gmail.com) Tx, Stefan, VE4NSA

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AMSAT bb
by Tom Lubbers K8TL 19 Aug '14

19 Aug '14

Glen, I see you have been sucessful in posting to the AMSAT BB. I have made several attempts to post a question I have about the old track box but it never appears. I have used amsat-bb(a)amsat.org. All indications are it goes out, doesn't appear in the undeliverable box but nothing on the daily list of messages. Used the address that worked for years in my address book, typed it by hand uppercase, lower case and it just disappears into a black hole. Used to have no problem but since things changed on the bb awhile back no luck. Any help?? 73 Tom K8TL

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