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

Re: [amsat-bb] LA2QAA SK
by andy thomas 09 Dec '16

09 Dec '16

He was one of a generation. He inspired me and many others, and will be sadly missed. andy G0SFJ

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LA2QAA SK
by LB2TG Paul 09 Dec '16

09 Dec '16

This is maybe "off the list" but I guess many of us did know this person. Today is a sad day for us. John LA2QAA passed away November 25. and today we sayed goodbye for the last time. He was a real good friend, and a huge resource for us all here in the nabourhood and local club. The reason that I started working satellites are one and only John's "profit". Rest in peace John. 73, Paul

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SSTV from ISS
by Roland Zurmely 09 Dec '16

09 Dec '16

Pass over Brazil now (14:11 UTC) only strong carrier, no SSTV modulation... Pictures received yesterday: <http://www.qsl.net/py4zbz/sstviss.htm#n> 73 de Roland PY4ZBZ

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VE3FRH SK
by rsoifer1＠aol.com 09 Dec '16

09 Dec '16

Sorry to learn of Robin's untimely passing. I was executive vice president when he was president, which also entailed my being acting president during the loss and subsequent partial recovery of AO -40. He and I didn't always agree, but I was in a position to see the many ways in which AMSAT benefited from his wisdom and strong leadership. He was instrumental in building the close relationship that now exists between AMSAT and IARU, as well as in guiding the organization through the difficult times that followed AO-40. AMSAT, and amateur radio, are better off because of Robin's presence among us. R.I.P., old friend. 73 Ray W2RS

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Problems With SATPC32
by David Maciel (XE3DX) 09 Dec '16

09 Dec '16

I am trying the SATPC32 version 12.8c, but I have some problems that I would like to comment on and hope for help. 1.- I have an interface provided for a few days for the FT-847, when starting SATPC32 is put into CAT mode and puts the frequencies of the selected satellite on the radio. When the satellite Doppler does not start in the VFO's of the radio. 2.- I create a group of satellites or a list, to re-start SATPC32 that list is no longer a priority, I have to re-open it in the foreground or view. 3.- I configured the Rotor G5500 with YAESU GS_232 interface, and the rotor does not work, I revise Setup_Rotor and I see that interface change only, it returns by default to the DDE interface. All these problems may be related to using the test version ...? I need to buy the license to solve this? Who guarantees that everything works well ..? thanks for your help. David Maciel XE3DX *http://www.qsl.net/xe3dx/ <http://www.qsl.net/xe3dx/>* *david.xe3dx(a)gmail.com <david.xe3dx(a)gmail.com>*

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God speed, John Glenn
by Alan 09 Dec '16

09 Dec '16

John Glenn passed away today at 95. 73s, Alan WA4SCA

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Re: [amsat-bb] ISS sending sstv
by Richard Tejera 08 Dec '16

08 Dec '16

Not heard from DM43 at 3128it, it was a pretty low pass. There is a good one late tonight...I'll give that a go. Rick Tejera K7TEJ Saguaro Astronomy Club www.SaguaroAstro.org Thunderbird Amateur Radio Club www.w7tbc.org On December 8, 2016, at 08:47, andy thomas via AMSAT-BB <amsat-bb(a)amsat.org> wrote: SSTV is being tx'd from the ISS on 145.800, PD180 FM. It's part of the Moscow Aviation Institute's 75 celebrations and shows a group seated photo with caption. My picture is marred by noise as I really should demolish my neighbour's house to the East, hi. My next pass is at 1659 utc from the south west but I am not sure that east coast usa will hear it. 73 de andy g0sfj _______________________________________________ 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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DL98 on Saturday, 10 December
by Glenn Miller - AA5PK 08 Dec '16

08 Dec '16

On Saturday, 10 December, I plan to activate grid DL98 from/near Eagle Pass, TX. Barring traffic or road work delays, I should arrive in time for the AO-73 pass that rises at 1523Z. Next pass will be AO-85 at 1623Z followed by FO-29 at 1804Z. All QSOs will be uploaded to LoTW. Hard copy QSLs by email request. 73 Glenn AA5PK

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AMSAT Awards Update
by Bruce 08 Dec '16

08 Dec '16

I have moved to a new house and am now in EM20. Fifty miles may not seem like far until you have to move everything you own. Now, back to business. Congrats to all who have earned an AMSAT Award since the last posting. AMSAT Satellite Communicators Award for making their first satellite QSO Augustinus Robert Tuanubun, YC8VRA Kenneth Hitchcock, KB0OQJ Jacek Zebrowski, W9OOO Terry Holman, AJ4A ------ AMSAT Communications Achievement Award Robert Beatty, WB4SON #569 Dan Koawl, AL7RS, #570 Robert Hinshaw, N6UK, #571 Mac Cody, AE5PH, #572 John Papay, KB7YSE/7, #573 Dave Swanson, KG5CCI, #574 ------ AMSAT Sexagesimal Award Fernando Ramirez-Ferrer, NP4JV #173 Robert Hinshaw, N6UK, #174 Dan Koawl, AL7RS, #175 John Papay, KB8YSE/7, #176 Dave Swanson, KG5CCI, #177 ------ AMSAT Century Club Award Dave Swanson, KG5CCI #48 ------ South Africa Satellite Communications Achievement Award Robert Hinshaw, N6UK, #US197 Dan Koawl, AL7RS, #US198 Mac Cody, AE5PH, #US199 John Papay, KB8YSE/7, #200 Dave Swanson, KG5CCI, #201 ------ AMSAT Robert W. Barbee Jr., W4AMI Award Cleber Rodrigues, PY3TX, #88 Paul Stoezter, N8HM, Upgrade to 4000 Frank Westphal, K6FW, Upgrade to 2000 John Papay, K8YSE/7, Upgrade to 3000 ------ AMSAT Robert W. Barbee Jr., W4AMI 5000 Award Paul Stoetzer, N8HM, #33 ------ 73...bruce To see all the awards visit http://www.amsat.org or http://www.amsatnet.com/awards.html Bruce Paige, KK5DO AMSAT Director Contests and Awards ARRL Awards Field Checker (WAS, 5BWAS, VUCC), VE Houston AMSAT Net - Wed 0200z on Echolink - Conference *AMSAT* Also streaming MP3 at http://www.amsatnet.com Podcast at http://www.amsatnet.com/podcast.xml or iTunes -- Bruce Paige, KK5DO AMSAT Director Contests and Awards AMSAT Board Member 2016-2018 ARRL Awards Field Checker (WAS, 5BWAS, VUCC), VE Houston AMSAT Net - Wed 0100z on Echolink - Conference *AMSAT* Also live streaming MP3 at http://www.amsatnet.com Podcast at http://www.amsatnet.com/podcast.xml or iTunes Latest satellite news on the ARRL Audio News http://www.arrl.org AMSAT on Twitter http://www.twitter.com/amsat

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UKUBE 1
by jeffory broughton 08 Dec '16

08 Dec '16

Ukube 1 is a wicked good bird with a very sensitive receiver that allows you to maintain a QSO with a watt or less ,and has a very good transmitter.I can certainly put up with the thing desensing it's own receiver for a few Seconds every few minutes.Sure appreciate having another great satellite ! jeff broughton

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