October 2016 - AMSAT-BB - mailman.amsat.org

Satellite TLE data
by John Mac 29 Oct '16

29 Oct '16

Hi all.. I am guessing this has been mentioned before on here, but I would have missed it. I am curious to know why all Satelite TLE data can't be found in the few databases available, the obvious ones being OOREAS, Aeneas and a few others.. A couple of the guys provide the data....but still interested to know why, and is this going to be a continuing trend...? John

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Article about ham radio that mentions ARISS from the "Mars" Nat Geo TV series website
by John Brier 29 Oct '16

29 Oct '16

http://channel.nationalgeographic.com/mars/articles/a-guide-to-ham-radio/ BTW, you can watch the first episode of "Mars" (not the backstory, see the other email for that) here: http://channel.nationalgeographic.com/mars/videos/novo-mundo/ 73, John Brier KG4AKV

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Nova for Windows ver 2.1v users
by jim＠beeson.cc 29 Oct '16

29 Oct '16

I use Nova for Windows to track birds. I had to re-install it recently. I have forgotten how to install a new bird, like A0-85, with the current Keplerian elements. Help please??

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last chance for schedules VP5
by Jay Garlitz 28 Oct '16

28 Oct '16

Since Oct. 17 I have worked about 115 stations in 70 grids from 11 countries. All have been uploaded to LOTW. 50 grids have been confirmed by LOTW. It is time for me to join the CQWW team at VP5DX. I will not be available for SAT contacts this weekend. If you still need FL41cu and/or VP5 I will consider requests for schedules Monday Oct. 31 after 2000z, and all day Nov. 1st. (I depart early Nov. 2nd). Contact me at my qrz e-mail address. 73, Jay VP5/AA4FL

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Re: [amsat-bb] Before Mars--Prequel to Nat Geo's upcoming
by Edward R Cole 28 Oct '16

28 Oct '16

Thanks for the link, really enjoyed that - hope I can catch the Mars story. Amazing to me is this "almost" exactly how I discovered ham radio at age 12. I was visiting the home of some friends and noticed a strange radio they had, a Zenith Transoceanic table model. Noticed it had several bands and one said "police" so I said why don't we see if we can hear any cops? Well heard nothing at 5 on the dial (5-MHz) so began tuning around and came across a whole bunch of people talking about 4 on the dial (75m phone). And that caught my interest that ordinary people were talking on a radio. I eventually found out it was ham radio and a year later, after saving allowance six months I bought a 3-tube receiver kit. That led to finding out about a ham radio class at the school in a neighboring town which I got my dad to take me to. The teacher became my elmer and administered my Novice exam - license KN8MWA Nov.11, 1958 I was already interested in space travel and that lead me into electronics which I studied to be an EE starting in 1962. In July 1971 I began working as a young engineer for NASA at Goldstone. Funny where an interest in ham radio takes you. 73, Ed - KL7UW 73, Ed - KL7UW http://www.kl7uw.com "Kits made by KL7UW" Dubus Mag business: dubususa(a)gmail.com

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Before Mars--Prequel to Nat Geo's upcoming MARS Event
by Les Rayburn 28 Oct '16

28 Oct '16

Many of you have probably seen the trailers for the upcoming six-part series, MARS. Produced by Ron Howard and Brian Glazer, this TV event begins airing in November. But Nat Geo has also released a short-film prequel to the series, called “Before Mars” in which amateur radio, and conversations with astronauts on the ISS plays a major role. Good film, and great fun for any ham interested in space communications. https://blog.filmsupply.com/articles/inside-before-mars-nat-geo-and-variabl… 73, Les Rayburn, N1LF Les Rayburn, director High Noon Media Services 130 1st Avenue West Alabaster, AL 35007-8536 205-621-7500 205-621-7505 FAX 205-253-4867 CELL highnoonfilm.com

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ISS ham radio gear visible in new 4K fisheye flythrough tour of ISS
by John Brier 27 Oct '16

27 Oct '16

Go to 11:10 if this doesn't automatically take you there. Look on far right. https://youtu.be/DhmdyQdu96M?t=669 See a screenshot here: https://twitter.com/johnbrier/status/791752422767157252 73, John Brier KG4AKV

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Request for Satyabamasat CW beacon Signal
by Mani [VU2WMY/KJ6LRS] 27 Oct '16

27 Oct '16

Dear Friends, Hereby request you all to kindly listen to Satyabamasat CW beacon and to send the audio file to my mail ID: wmy(a)isac.gov.in The latest keps for Satyabamasat is available in N2YO site The COSPAR Designator is: 2016-040-B NORAD No : 41600 CW Beacon Frequency : 145.980 Mhz Thanks in advance Mani [VU2WMY/KJ6LRS] Secretary & Station-In-Charge Upagrah Amateur Radio Club VU2URC ISRO Satellite Centre HAL Airport Road, Bangalore-560 017. Phone:(Office)91-80-25082598/25082054/25082192 Mobile: 91-9880 341 456 E-mail ID: wmy(a)isac.gov.in vu2wmy_mani(a)yahoo.com isrohams(a)yahoo.com ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Confidentiality Notice: This e-mail message, including any attachments, is for the sole use of the intended recipient(s) and may contain confidential and privileged information. Any unauthorized review, use, disclosure or distribution is prohibited. If you are not the intended recipient, please contact the sender by reply e-mail and destroy all copies of the original message. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------

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Raspberry Pi 3 Sites
by Clint Bradford 27 Oct '16

27 Oct '16

For amateur radio topics/programs - what is your favorite site(s) for Raspberry Pi 3 information? I am also looking for some sort of self-running SENSE HAT demo that I can hold up and "WOW!" audiences as I explain that this is the exact same hardware that's aboard the ISS during presentations. Many thanks. Clint Bradford K6LCS 9909-999-SATS (7287)

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ARISS Meeting Information
by KA3HDO 26 Oct '16

26 Oct '16

All, Those who have expressed interest in the ARISS meeting previously have received the latest ARISS meeting information. I am including it here for all on AMSAT-BB because there was a query about it here. Since BB will not accept attachments, our "near final" draft for our ARISS meeting in Houston can be downloaded at: https://www.dropbox.com/s/7b156pcxxrjdjon/ARISS-I%20Agenda%202016%20Houston- Rev%208.pdf?dl=0 As you review this, I think you can see that we have some really exciting topics that we will be discussing and working through, as a team. Most importantly, we will be celebrating our 20th anniversary as a team. For those not aware, 20 years ago, in November 1996, an international group interested in installing and operating a ham radio station on the ISS met at the NASA Johnson Space Center in Houston and, per NASA's direction, formed an international working group called ARISS. And the rest is history!! Because we have so many things to address at our ARISS-I meeting, we have divided our discussions into 3 primary categories: 1) Hardware Development, 2) Education and 3) Sustainability and Funding. As you can see in the agenda, we will be conducting two sessions simultaneously like is done in a conference. We will also have plenary sessions, where the entire team will attend, to discuss topics that impact the entire, world-wide team. If you are still interested in attending the meeting, you are welcome to come. Please let me know (directly) of your interest. I thank you all for your interest in and support to our magnificent program. It is amazing what we have accomplished in 20 years! It will be exciting to see what we will do in the next 20!! 73, Frank Bauer KA3HDO AMSAT V.P. for Human Spaceflight Programs ARISS International Chair

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