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Telemetry Modem Questions
by Tony 21 Dec '15

21 Dec '15

All: I'm glad to be back working satellites again after many years, but I can see that I have a lot to catch up on. I'd rather not flood the mailing list with a lot of redundant questions so I'd appreciate it if someone with the knowledge of telemetry modems and decoders would contact me off-line at: dxdx(a)optonline.net Thanks.. Tony -K2MO

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XW-2 GMSK Modem / Telemetry App?
by Tony 21 Dec '15

21 Dec '15

All: Is there a GMSK sound card modem available to decode the XW-2 series satellites? Is there a Telemetry decoder as well? Thanks Tony -K2MO

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Eo-79 signal strength
by jeffory broughton 21 Dec '15

21 Dec '15

Graham, thanks so much for taking time to reply, much appreciated.WB8RJY jeff broughton

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GO-32 APRS
by Tony 21 Dec '15

21 Dec '15

All: Monitored the last GO-32 pass expecting to see ID frames or perhaps an APRS station, but I didn't capture anything. Signals were quiet strong so I'm wondering if there might be a problem with the satellite that would cause it not to ID? I'll try APRS on the next (20:00z) pass to see if it will digi my signals. Tony -K2MO

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ISS DIGI
by Kevin Deane 21 Dec '15

21 Dec '15

Has anyone made any contacts at all? I doubt it, all shown are beacons which are lame because they wear down the bats on PC-SAT -44 remember that bird? The packet on ISS is a waste of time maybe they should move the antenna or something... Kevin KF7MYK

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KE8AKW @DM43 Tomorrow
by Nicholas Mahr KE8AKW 21 Dec '15

21 Dec '15

Also you can follow me on Twitter for updates @KE8AKW.

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KE8AKW @DM43 Tomorrow
by Nicholas Mahr KE8AKW 21 Dec '15

21 Dec '15

Hi, I will be operating from DM43 tomorrow in Arizona from December 22-31. Im using a FT-8900 and the Arrow only so no SSB birds, just FM only. There may be possibilitys of operating in another grid. This is a personal enjoyment trip so don't expect me to be on every pass. Its also going to give me a test run of how well the 8900 does on the birds. I will operate on AO-85, SO-50, and Lilacsat-2 if its on. I will also get to see if I can get into AO-85 with about 10-20W with my Arrow. 73 KE8AKW, Nick

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sat pc32
by John Becker 21 Dec '15

21 Dec '15

Is it suppose to auto load?

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PD120 SSTV Test Recording to Use in Preparation for Upcoming ISS SSTV Events
by John Brier 21 Dec '15

21 Dec '15

In preparation for upcoming ISS SSTV events you can use this recording to make sure your SSTV app/software can properly decode SSTV transmission like the ones the ISS will be sending, which use the PD120 mode. It's available on YouTube, SoundCloud and as an mp3 download via Dropbox: https://youtu.be/SffT9U8scBc https://soundcloud.com/spacecomms/pd120-sstv-test-recording https://www.dropbox.com/s/gii8rytqrfch8q2/Space_Comms_PD120_SSTV_Test_Recor… For more information on upcoming ISS SSTV events see this webpage: https://spacecomms.wordpress.com/iss-sstv-reception-hints/ John, KG4AKV

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NO-84
by Joe 21 Dec '15

21 Dec '15

Just now heard NO-84 with a baeofeng HT and rubber ducky, who was on it at 17:00Z Pass over North America? I heard at least one station and the umm telemetry beacon? Joe WB9SBD -- Sig The Original Rolling Ball Clock Idle Tyme Idle-Tyme.com http://www.idle-tyme.com

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