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

Re: [amsat-bb] AMSAT bb
by Andrew Glasbrenner 19 Aug '14

19 Aug '14

Tom, this is what I got when I replied to you to let you know the message went through: >I apologize for this automatic reply to your email. >To control spam, I now allow incoming messages only from senders I have approved beforehand. >If you would like to be added to my list of approved senders, please fill out the short request form (see link >below). Once I approve you, I will receive your original message in my inbox. You do not need to resend your >message. I apologize for this one-time inconvenience. >Click the link below to fill out the request: >https://webmail.pas.earthlink.net/wam/addme?a=k8tl@earthlink.net&id=11e4-27… That might be the issue. I use EarthLink too, and very little gets through their spam filters now. You might consider dropping the shields a bit. 73, Drew KO4MA -----Original Message----- >From: Tom Lubbers K8TL <k8tl(a)earthlink.net> >Sent: Aug 19, 2014 9:51 AM >To: aa5pk(a)suddenlink.net >Cc: amsat-bb(a)amsat.org >Subject: [amsat-bb] AMSAT bb > >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 > > >_______________________________________________ >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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Re: [amsat-bb] 2m Link Budget - Chinese Satellite 4M-LXS
by Andrew Glasbrenner 19 Aug '14

19 Aug '14

Attachments are stripped from -bb emails. Can you post to a webpage or dropbox or similar, then send the link? 73, Drew KO4MA -----Original Message----- >From: "Michael R. Lengruesser" <mlengruesser(a)amsat-dl.org> >Sent: Aug 19, 2014 3:28 AM >To: amsat-bb(a)amsat.org >Subject: Re: [amsat-bb] 2m Link Budget - Chinese Satellite 4M-LXS > >See attachment > >Michael R. Lengruesser, DD5ER > >AMSAT-DL e.V. > >-- International Satellites for >Communication, Science and Education -- > >mlengruesser(a)amsat-dl.org >http:/www.amsat-dl.org > >Am 18.08.2014 10:11, schrieb Simon Brown: >> 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 >> >> >> >> _______________________________________________ >> 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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Cheap linear sat rig? TS-2000 AS-IS
by Kevin M 19 Aug '14

19 Aug '14

http://forums.qrz.com/showthread.php?447439-Kenwood-TS-2000-**-AS-IS**-UHF-… Provided it also works on SSB/CW on VHF/UHF might make someone a good sat rig. 73 N4UFO

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QSLs from W6ZKH
by Glenn Miller - AA5PK 19 Aug '14

19 Aug '14

Several have been concerned because John's QRZ entry says he no longer QSLs. I mentioned that to him in an email this evening and he assures me that he will QSL. He added this to his QRZ entry this evening and asked me to pass the info along: Notice: I will now only QSL on Satellite contacts. These contacts are the ones I make while traveling and visiting various rare Grid Squares, to help other ops obtain the needed various Grid Squares in their VUCC awards. SASE would be greatly appreciated, but not a requirement. Be advised, that return card will be after I arrive back at home base in Visalia, Ca.. thank you for your help. I still do not QSL other contacts. Hope that clears things up. 73 Glenn AA5PK

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AMSAT FD 2014
by Wyatt Dirks 19 Aug '14

19 Aug '14

This afternoon I was reading through the latest amsat journal when I got to the article on Amsat Fd 2014. I got to the chart with the scores and was surprised to see K0kbx in spot number one as that's the club I operated with on FD. I was the sole operator this year at the satellite station and just want to share quickly what I had setup for a station. I really wasn't planning on operating sats for fd this year but about a week before fd a local club decided they were going to partake in fd for the first time in a few years. Well I decided I would come out and join but really didn't have time to put a decent station together so I used the a basic setup I recently mounted on the truck for the June vhf contest. I had a pair of 7 element yagis on 2m and two 8ft long yagis on 435 mhz one mounted horizontally and the other mounted vertically. All these antenna were aimed at the horizon and could only be moved left and right. No elevation this time. I used my ic910 for the radio but no computer control. And because my laptop was being used as a logbook I used my phone with amsatdroid to track the sats. I went with a fairly simple setup and really just hoped to make a few contacts to help others out. Turns out the campground we setup in was on a hill and very low noise so even though I had no elevation I could hear the sats almost the entire pass. But above 15 degrees or so my ability to get in to the bird decrease greatly so most of my contacts were made with less then 15 degrees. I was really surprised that which such a simple setup it seemed to work ok. I also made two ao7 mode a contact for which I used a 10m dipole up at 35ft for rx. That seemed to work great. To bad there were more stations ready to work mode a. I think the key to working fd on the satellites is knowing how to use your equipment and the characteristics of the satellites your going to operate. I heard plenty of stations that spend the whole time trying to find there downlink or just calling cq and never answering because they couldn't hear. Look forward to Amsat Field Day 2015! 73 Wyatt AC0RA Ps the photo in the journal that's says it's k0kbx station its not.

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ISS QSL Card Requests
by Clint Bradford 18 Aug '14

18 Aug '14

I am not sure WHY ... but just a small percentage of those who actually DID communicate with astronaut Wiseman last Field Day weekend have requested QSL cards from their efforts! It is not hard to get one of these coveted cards. Just submit your request (QSL card, or typed report) and include ... - the date - the time in UTC - frequency and mode (voice, packet, or SSTV) Include a large self-addressed, stamped return envelope with sufficient postage. For US contacts, submit your request to ... ARRL HEADQUARTERS ARISS QSL 225 Main Street Newington CT 06111-1494 For those of you outside North America, please refer to ... ARRL FAQ - http://www.arrl.org/frequently-asked-questions Clint K6LCS

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Re: [amsat-bb] AO-51
by Andrew Glasbrenner 18 Aug '14

18 Aug '14

AO-51 remains non-operational. We still try to restart her occasionally, in case a cell opens, but that isn't likely. Here's the original announcement from 2+ years ago: http://amsat.org/pipermail/ans/2011/000571.html The good news is at least two Fox-1 sats will launch next year, both carrying Mode B FM repeaters, as well as at least one camera and several university experiments. There are several ways to donate to the program at http://www.amsat.org/ 73, Drew KO4MA -----Original Message----- >From: "Kevin Muenzler, WB5RUE" <kevin(a)eaglecreekobservatory.org> >Sent: Aug 18, 2014 9:27 AM >To: 'AMSAT BB' <amsat-bb(a)amsat.org> >Subject: [amsat-bb] AO-51 > >What's the status of AO-51? I've read that it's dead and I've also read that people are still using it. > >Thanks, > >Kevin Muenzler, WB5RUE >Grid-EL09uf >Eagle Creek Observatory >http://www.eaglecreekobservatory.org >I'd be unstoppable if it weren't for law enforcement and physics > > > >_______________________________________________ >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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73 on 73 Award Announcement
by Paul Stoetzer 18 Aug '14

18 Aug '14

I am pleased to announce that I will be sponsoring a new award to promote activity on AO-73 (FUNcube-1). The requirements for this award are simple: 1. Work 73 unique stations on AO-73. 2. Contacts must be made on or after September 1, 2014. 3. There are no geographic restrictions on your operating location. There will be no cost for this award (donations to AMSAT-UK and AMSAT-NA's Fox program are encouraged though). No QSLs are required. When you complete the requirements, email your log extract including the callsign of each station worked, UTC, and date to n8hm(a)arrl.net as well as the address where you'd like the award certificate sent. Enjoy AO-73's transponder! 73, Paul Stoetzer, N8HM Washington, DC

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UK SDR Question
by Dave Marthouse 18 Aug '14

18 Aug '14

What's the grid square for the SDR in the UK that was mentioned in this week's ANS news? I think it's at the university of South Hampton. -- Dave Marthouse N2AAM dmarthouse(a)gmail.com

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OSCAR NEWS 207 from AMSAT-UK
by Graham Shirville 18 Aug '14

18 Aug '14

The Editors of OSCAR NEWS are starting the preparation of the next edition – #207. We would welcome any articles for this edition which need to be submitted before the end of August! Long or short articles about technical, operational or historical matters are all equally welcome. Exciting and/or amusing photographs would also be appreciated. Many thanks in advance for your support 73 Graham G3VZV and Jim G3WGM

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