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SatPC32 Ver12.8c and CAT Operating
by Fred Castello 04 Nov '16

04 Nov '16

Hi folks, I am trying to get back into the satellites and have a Kenwood TS-790A which I am using with SatPC32 Ver12.8c. I am using THIS <http://www.ebay.com/itm/261186601463>cable for CAT control (after research it seemed to be one of the best and reliable cables for the purpose). During the operation of the radio during a pass using AO-85 I have found that SatPC32 keeps switching the mode from FM to USB. It stopped doing that when I disconnected the USB to accessory plug but of course it stopped correcting for doppler as well. When I investigated this I noticed that the AO-85 line in the DOPPLER.SQF file seemed to be missing a comma, see below: ; For Hints look at the end of this file. ; Do not remove or modify these first ; 3 lines of the file, starting with ';'! AO-85,145980,435180FM,FM,Nor,0,0,Voice U/V AO-10,145900.0,435100.0,USB,LSB,REV,0,0 AO-73,145960,435140,USB,LSB,REV,0,0,Voice U/V AO-73,145935.0,,USB,,,,TLM ........ I corrected that and saved it and restarted the computer and the program. It continues to do it and I can't figure out why. So, on this radio there is a "Main" channel which is on 70 cm which I transmit on and there is a "Sub" channel which is on 2 meters which I receive on. The "Main" channel tracks the doppler correctly and remains on FM but the "Sub" tracks the frequency correctly but keeps switching to USB. Does anyone have any thoughts on how to correct this or am I doing something wrong? Thanks so much for your time. Regards, Fred Castello, KF4FC Fishersville, VA

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New Hampshire Needed for WAS
by John Papay 04 Nov '16

04 Nov '16

New Hampshire is the last State I need for WAS from my Arizona QTH, K8YSE/7. Is there anyone in New Hampshire that would be willing to make a sked with me who is also on LOTW? I can work any bird and be available at any time, day or night. Thanks. 73, John K8YSE/7 DM43 Mesa AZ --- This email has been checked for viruses by Avast antivirus software. https://www.avast.com/antivirus

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SatPC32 Ver12.8c and CAT Operating
by Tom Schuessler 04 Nov '16

04 Nov '16

Fred, I will tell you that I get at times some similar types of conditions with SatPC32 12.8C and my FT847. The radio will flip USB modes on the main band and sometimes the transmit sub band while I am tuning the passband. I have assumed that this might be a feature of tuning too fast and the data stream getting confused. I can see this happening whether I set the radio/Com port to 9600 or 57.6 but think it is a bit more prone at 57.6 Kb/s. Any body have suggestions? Tom Schuessler N5HYP n5hyp(a)arrl.net _______________________________________________________________ Hi folks, I am trying to get back into the satellites and have a Kenwood TS-790A which I am using with SatPC32 Ver12.8c. I am using THIS <http://www.ebay.com/itm/261186601463>cable for CAT control (after research it seemed to be one of the best and reliable cables for the purpose). During the operation of the radio during a pass using AO-85 I have found that SatPC32 keeps switching the mode from FM to USB. It stopped doing that when I disconnected the USB to accessory plug but of course it stopped correcting for doppler as well. When I investigated this I noticed that the AO-85 line in the DOPPLER.SQF file seemed to be missing a comma, see below: ; For Hints look at the end of this file. ; Do not remove or modify these first ; 3 lines of the file, starting with ';'! AO-85,145980,435180FM,FM,Nor,0,0,Voice U/V AO-10,145900.0,435100.0,USB,LSB,REV,0,0 AO-73,145960,435140,USB,LSB,REV,0,0,Voice U/V AO-73,145935.0,,USB,,,,TLM ........ I corrected that and saved it and restarted the computer and the program. It continues to do it and I can't figure out why. So, on this radio there is a "Main" channel which is on 70 cm which I transmit on and there is a "Sub" channel which is on 2 meters which I receive on. The "Main" channel tracks the doppler correctly and remains on FM but the "Sub" tracks the frequency correctly but keeps switching to USB. Does anyone have any thoughts on how to correct this or am I doing something wrong? Thanks so much for your time. Regards, Fred Castello, KF4FC Fishersville, VA

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board meet on boat
by Nick Pugh 04 Nov '16

04 Nov '16

Will the board meet next week and if so what is the place and time? nick k5qxj .

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DN94 tomorrow
by Chad Phillips 03 Nov '16

03 Nov '16

Hello everyone. We are making a fast road trip to DN95 tomorrow (friday). I will try to get on one of the last three afternoon passes on SO50. We will be activating DN94 on AO85 tomorrow night on the last two passes. At least that's the current plan. Chad KG0MW Sent from my iPhone

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CY9C Satellite Q's In LoTW?
by R.T.Liddy 03 Nov '16

03 Nov '16

Has anyone received a LoTW confirmation for CY9C on Satellite from their 8/2016 DXpedition? I see my QSO in their ClubLog as 2m (it was on AO-7). The only info I've heard was that they were having a N1MM Log issue that didn't upload Sat QSOs correctly. Over 2 months seems like a long time to fix something like that. I'm sure it will be resolved eventually, but I'm holding off with submissions for VUCC and DXCC because of that ONE LoTW QSL. If I submit now, that QSL will certainly show up soon afterward and sit there like an orphan for quite a while until I get others for the next submission. (Murphy's Law!!) TNX/73, Bob K8BL (Life's a Beach, and then you die!!) :o|

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ARISS News Release No. 16-12
by David H Jordan 03 Nov '16

03 Nov '16

* ARISS NEWS RELEASE * *no. 16-12 * *November 3, 2016 * *David Jordan, AA4KN* *ARISS PR* aa4kn(a)amsat.org *ARISS Packet Switched to UHF operation* *On board the ISS* Due to the recent failure of the VHF ham radio in the ISS Columbus module, the APRS packet system that operates at 145.825 MHz is not available. To mediate this situation, the crew has activated the ARISS UHF radio that had been in storage on the space station and packet is now operational on the UHF ham band on 437.550 MHz. This radio was installed by licensed ham and crew member Shane Kimbrough KE5HOD . The packet operation is using the same protocol as with the previous VHF radio. Only the frequency band for operation has changed. Ham operators using the system should adjust for the increased Doppler shift experienced when operating in the UHF ham band. The ARISS team is currently working on Kenwood D710GA models to replace and unify all amateur radios on board the ISS. Target date for delivery is late 2017. * About * * ARISS* Amateur Radio on the International Space Station (ARISS) is a cooperative venture of international amateur radio societies and the space agencies that support the International Space Station (ISS). In the United States, sponsors are the Radio Amateur Satellite Corporation (AMSAT), the American Radio Relay League (ARRL), and the Center for the Advancement of Science in Space (CASIS) and National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA). The primary goal of ARISS is to promote exploration of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) topics by organizing scheduled contacts via amateur radio between crew members aboard the ISS and students in classrooms or informal education venues. With the help of experienced amateur radio volunteers, ISS crews speak directly with large audiences in a variety of public forums. Before and during these radio contacts, students, teachers, parents, and communities learn about space, space technologies, and amateur radio. For more information, see www.ariss.org, www.amsat.org, and www.arrl.org. Also, join us on Facebook: Amateur Radio on the International Space Station (ARISS) / Follow us on Twitter: ARISS_status Contact: David Jordan, AA4KN ARISS PR , aa4kn(a)amsat.org

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Unusual signal on FO-29
by Ronald G. Parsons 03 Nov '16

03 Nov '16

I captured this screen shot from FO-20 today at about 1850 UTC over western US. https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B-Jez46MB5RaSUxMNmw3dF80bFE/view?usp=shari… Note the repeating signal every 3 kHz around 4:00 and 7:00 in the waterfall. I’ve seen this before. Has the same Doppler profile as FO-29. It’s pretty weak as I don’t hear it on the speakers. Any ideas? Ron W5RKN

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Seven days to the AMSAT 2016 Space Symposium (at sea)
by Clayton Coleman 03 Nov '16

03 Nov '16

Friday, November 4, is the last day to pre-register for the 2016 AMSAT Space Symposium. Only pre-registered attendees will be eligible for prizes. If you have registered but have not yet received an information email directly from me, please reply to this email (off-BB.) 73 Clayton W5PFG

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Re: [amsat-bb] Back in USA fro VP5
by Andrew Glasbrenner 03 Nov '16

03 Nov '16

Jay, You did a great job operating. I had the honor of listening to many of your low elevations QSOs with Europe and Brazil on FO-29, and hearing and working you on AO-7 Mode U/v was a thrill. For those that don't realize that you were using a single FT-817 on the transponders, the news that you were working South America, North America, and a good part of Europe half-duplex with 5 watts may be a substantial surprise. The fact you uploaded to LOTW almost instantly was just icing on the cake. Great work, and I look forward to hearing you from your next destination. Hope to see you soon, maybe at Ocala or Tampa hamfests in December? 73, Drew KO4MA -----Original Message----- >From: Jay Garlitz <jay.aa4fl(a)gmail.com> >Sent: Nov 3, 2016 8:48 AM >To: amsat-bb(a)amsat.org >Subject: [amsat-bb] Back in USA fro VP5 > >Back in the USA from VP5. Got an Air Force One welcome in Miami, landing >right near our connection gate. Got some more SAT QSOs in after CQWW. >Glad to fulfill requests for QSOs. All logs have been uploaded to LOTW, >Clublog and QRZ log. My VP5/AA4FL QRZ page has a Clublog search widget. >If your QSO is missing from the log let me know. I have audio recordings I >can review for missing QSO's. > >QSL cards are on order. All cards with SASE's will be replied to >direct. My award totals prior to receiving paper QSLs are listed on the >VP5/AA4FL QRZ page. > >If you have not had a chance to check out the trip photos on my Facebook >page, please do so and enjoy. It is quite easy to take portable SAT >equipment on trips, and the Caribbean is a great destination suggestion. >Next time when I go I will even bring my wife! > >73, Jay VP5/AA4FL >part of VP5DX CQWW SSB team >_______________________________________________ >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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