December 2015 - AMSAT-BB - mailman.amsat.org

GO-32 Beacon / SCS Tracker Modem
by Tony 23 Dec '15

23 Dec '15

All: Has anyone been able to capture the beacon transmissions from GO-32 lately? The down link is very strong, but I haven't been able to decode anything using UZ7HO's sound card modem or the SCS Tracker (KISS mode). I'm assuming the bird is still sending status and ID frames? Regarding the SCS Tracker: The manual states that it has 9600 and 19200 G3RUH, GMSK capability and I assume this modem is compatible with the 9k6 and 19k2 GMSK moulation used by some satellites. That said, I was wondering if anyone has used this modem successfully to decode GMSK telemetry? If so, on which of the currently active 9600 / 19200 birds? Thanks... Tony -K2MO

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wtx sats
by KG4BYN - Ben Harold 23 Dec '15

23 Dec '15

i noticed on the "sat passes page" that na 15, 17, 18, and 19 transmit apt. are these birds still active? i ask because i never see any tracking info on that page (which i think is very helpful, by the way - thanks). also are there any other "receive only" wx satellites/frequencies that may be of interest to an old weather buff, like me? (even if they just transmit wefax) i'm open to any suggestions as per satellites and their frequencies. you can answer my via my private email, if you prefer, or openly - if you figure the amsat group is even interested. thanks in advance and MERRY CHRISTMAS to all! 73, ben kg4byn --- This email has been checked for viruses by Avast antivirus software. https://www.avast.com/antivirus

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Wx sat
by Keith McDonnell 23 Dec '15

23 Dec '15

It may also be of interest that in the fall of 2016 the next generation of GOES weather sat, will be launched. It will have a high resolution image transmission that will be able to be received with minimal equipment . Just like the old days when the GOES says transmitted WEFAX. Only this will be much better! Check the GOES-R website for further information. Sent from my iPhone

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I remember one Christmas
by n4qwf . 23 Dec '15

23 Dec '15

I remember hearing this transmission *On Christmas eve a couple of decades (Cirus 1990's) or so ago, I recall how our AMSAT-Germany friends uploaded a beautiful rendition of "Silent Night" to their AO-21 FM Amateur Radio transponder (which was, at the time, riding piggyback on a Russian satellite). Then, for then next 24 hours or so, we all got to listen to that wonderful music emanating from AO-21's 2m FM downlink as the satellite went round and round our Earth. I hope to enjoy again WA1ZMS transmitting Christmas music on 486 khz. tomorrow evening.73<<John* -- N4QWF Amateur Radio Operator Email N4QWF(a)AMSAT.ORG Formerly KC4AHW VK3FEZ 8BDXCC DXCC mixed 318 WAS HF #57,114 WAS Triple Play #1270 WAZ HF #9073 AAA All Africa Award #1734 VUCC SAT #135 WAS SAT #296 OSCAR-11 20th birthday #1 51 on AO-51 #13 LON -79.256 LAT 37.459 Grid FM07il >From the Foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains *Life should not be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well preserved body, but rather to skid in broadside, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming - "WOW, What a ride!"

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Re: [amsat-bb] wtx sats
by Richard Tejera 23 Dec '15

23 Dec '15

If you are on Facebook, join the "NOAA Weather Fax" group. If you are considering building a Quadifilar Helical antenna, I recommend this site for it's applet that will calculate the dimensions for you: http://jcoppens.com/ant/qfh/calc.en.php Rick Tejera K7TEJ Saguaro Astronomy Club www.SaguaroAstro.org Thunderbird Amateur Radio Club www.w7tbc.org On December 23, 2015, at 08:26, skristof(a)etczone.com wrote: Wouldn't it be nice if all organizations worked this well, with friendly, helpful members! Looks like I've got a new project. Thanks folks and have a wonderful holiday weekend! Steve AI9IN On 2015-12-23 10:18, Matthias Bopp wrote: > Hi Steve, > > as JoAnne and Peter already responded here is the information you will find on my website: > > If you go this page http://www.dd1us.de/amateur%20radio.html [4] and scroll to the bottom you will find the links to the various satellites. > > I am using the weatherman kit and WxtoImg. > > Here is a status page for the NOAA satellites which get regularly updated: > > http://homepage.ntlworld.com/phqfh1/status.htm [5] > > Kind regards > > Matthias > > www.dd1us.de [1] > > -----Ursprüngliche Nachricht----- > Von: AMSAT-BB [mailto:[email protected]] Im Auftrag von skristof(a)etczone.com > Gesendet: Mittwoch, 23. Dezember 2015 16:00 > An: 'amsat-bb' > Betreff: Re: [amsat-bb] wtx sats > > Matthias, > > Thank you for the information. You have a very nice website! > > Where can I find the downlink frequencies for satellites 15, 18, and 19? > > Also, what software is used to decode the pictures? > > Thank you! > > Steve AI9IN > > Oldenburg, Indiana > > EM79ji > > On 2015-12-23 09:21, Matthias Bopp wrote: > >> Hi Ben, NOA 15, 18 and 19 are still active. You can find respective pictures together with pictures from the newer Russian Meteor satellites on my website. Kind regards Matthias DD1US www.dd1us.de [1] [1 [1]] -----Ursprüngliche Nachricht----- Von: AMSAT-BB [mailto:[email protected]] Im Auftrag von KG4BYN - Ben Harold Gesendet: Mittwoch, 23. Dezember 2015 15:12 An: amsat-bb Betreff: [amsat-bb] wtx sats i noticed on the "sat passes page" that na 15, 17, 18, and 19 transmit apt. are these birds still active? i ask because i never see any tracking info on that page (which i think is very helpful, by the way - thanks). also are there any other "receive only" wx satellites/frequencies that may be of interest to an old weather buff, like me? (even if they just transmit wefax) i'm open to any suggestions as per satellites and their frequencies. you can answer my via my private email, if you prefer, or openly - if you figure the amsat group is even interested. thanks in advance and MERRY CHRISTMAS to all! 73, ben kg4byn --- This email has been checked for viruses by Avast antivirus software. https://www.avast.com/antivirus [2] [2 [2]] _______________________________________________ Sent via AMSAT-BB(a)amsat.org. AMSAT-NA makes this open forum available to all interested persons worldwide without requiring membership. Opinions expressed are solely those of the author, and do not reflect the official views of AMSAT-NA. Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite program! Subscription settings: http://www.amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb [3] [3 [3]] _______________________________________________ Sent via AMSAT-BB(a)amsat.org. AMSAT-NA makes this open forum available to all interested persons worldwide without requiring membership. Opinions expressed are solely those of the author, and do not reflect the official views of AMSAT-NA. Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite program! Subscription settings: http://www.amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb [3] [3 [3]] > > Links: > ------ > [1] http://www.dd1us.de [1] > [2] https://www.avast.com/antivirus [2] > [3] http://www.amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb [3] > _______________________________________________ > Sent via AMSAT-BB(a)amsat.org. AMSAT-NA makes this open forum available to all interested persons worldwide without requiring membership. Opinions expressed are solely those of the author, and do not reflect the official views of AMSAT-NA. > Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite program! > Subscription settings: http://www.amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb [3] Links: ------ [1] http://www.dd1us.de [2] https://www.avast.com/antivirus [3] http://www.amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb [4] http://www.dd1us.de/amateur%20radio.html [5] http://homepage.ntlworld.com/phqfh1/status.htm _______________________________________________ Sent via AMSAT-BB(a)amsat.org. AMSAT-NA makes this open forum available to all interested persons worldwide without requiring membership. Opinions expressed are solely those of the author, and do not reflect the official views of AMSAT-NA. Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite program! Subscription settings: http://www.amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb

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tanks for wtx sat info!
by KG4BYN - Ben Harold 23 Dec '15

23 Dec '15

WOW! what great information in such a short period of time! this is a FANTASTIC group! 73, ben kg4byn --- This email has been checked for viruses by Avast antivirus software. https://www.avast.com/antivirus

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Tracking
by Joe 23 Dec '15

23 Dec '15

As in when is a bird gonna come by? I'm an old timer. Remember the "Oscarlocator?" http://www.amsat.org/amsat-new/tools/images/oscarlocator.jpg http://www.amsat.org/amsat-new/tools/images/oscarlocator.jpg It never ever failed. I am seriously interested in getting active again on many of the birds. But unless I fix a problem I am having I won't be I'll go back to EME Oscar 1 or was that Oscar 0? And other weak signal modes. My problem is. pass predictions. Many of the different sources I try display totally different pass times. Now I can understand with the two "Programs" I use, ( Orbitron & The tracker in HRD ) if I don't have something set right the pass predictions could be in error. My fault. weven tho I could set up both programs exactly the same. I still get passes that are not the same. sometimes like 1/2 a orbit off. other times even worse the passes are like 1 pass off in other words one program says the pass is just ending, and the other says it is just beginning. But again, this all could be operator error. BUT............ And there always is a but isn't there. Web page based trackers, now those should work no matter where you are, and what time your computer says it is true? I mean is a bird is directly over say Chicago, shouldn't every web site show it being over Chicago regardless or where you are or what time your computer says it is? I look at like 4 different pages and they have the same bird in different places. some again 1/2 an orbit wromng, some like 10 minutes different. What is someone to do!? Joe WB9SBD EN43 -- Sig The Original Rolling Ball Clock Idle Tyme Idle-Tyme.com http://www.idle-tyme.com

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InSight Mars Launch To Be Delayed
by B J 23 Dec '15

23 Dec '15

Problems with one of the on-board instruments couldn't be fixed: http://news.sciencemag.org/space/2015/12/nasa-delays-mars-insight-mission http://spacenews.com/mars-insight-lander-wont-launch-until-2018-if-it-launc… http://www.spacepolicyonline.com/news/vacuum-leaks-delay-launch-of-nasas-in… 73s Bernhard VA6BMJ @ DO33FL

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NO ISS SSTV Project This Weekend
by Clint Bradford 22 Dec '15

22 Dec '15

Project postponed until possibly January, 2016. Watch ARISS/ARRL for details. Clint Bradford

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Fm this afternoon on FO 29
by jeffory broughton 22 Dec '15

22 Dec '15

This afternoons pass on the fo29 as it came up the east coast had 3 mobils on simplex talking to each other.They did not appear to be amateurs. They all had Strong southern accents.As the bird made its way north,their mobil flutter disappeared.When the sat was parallel with North and south Carolina they were were rock solid.They were discussing their location on the Beltline,which means nothing to me here in Michigan. They were on 145.950 mhz.Does this make sense to anyone in that area? WB8RJY jeff broughton

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