December 2017 - AMSAT-BB - mailman.amsat.org

Operating suggestions
by Chris Bradley 13 Dec '17

13 Dec '17

My apologies for taking it to far over the last 24 or so hours. I felt and continue to feel like the operating suggestions were well written but to me seemed a little like a rant from a serious DXer and seemed like it would have been better served being written and posted when the author was not complaining about the poor practices of others. What made this matter worse is when my opinion was immediately shouted down because I do t operate the birdies. When in fact I said early on in this thread that on three occasions while still under my previous call sign KG5jUP (now AA5EM) that I had went through the time and expense to make a contact on the birds and was unsuccessful because of I am sure my nubbie-curve and the very problem that the suggestions are aimed to relive >From my perspective the suggestions were written a little in favor of the DXers in our community which would make sense considering the author is into this part of this niche' hobby. I will just be bold and say it. I mentioned a vote because as an incorporated organization AMSAT allowing someone to post a set of suggestions to their official site to the unknowing individual looks as if it is the AMSAT way. It was a matter of perception for me. I admit, the vote comment was actually dark sarcasm based on the goings on from the previous string of messages that in my opinion were passive aggressive and someone called the authors out on the matter. When I said I didn't get a vote I was being sarcastic about those operators who feel entitled and superior to operators like myself who are not on the birds daily. \ All of this went to far with Dave Swanson and his unabashedly rude comments to and about me. So for the record I do not think that Sean's suggestions should have been arbitrarily posted to the AMSAT homepage because in my humble opinion the suggestions offer my protectionism for dxers. Though I do agree that something needs to be done. Amateur radio is supposed to be a self governing body because Lord knows we do not want the Federal government regulating us. Finally, I have NOT worked a satellite and I am not in anyone's logs but as a member of this organization I believe that EVERY MEMBER should have an opinion and not shouted down by the dxers when they are questioned. If this is not the case then please by all means send my refund to my QTH until such time please be kind to all and less like a bully. IF there are any questions please feel free to pose them I will never shout you down. PS. AMSAT was the first organization I joined after becoming a ham even before my local ARC. At each ARC meeting I present AMSAT related news and updates to the sigrin on the membership. Their eyes roll at me and I still present the latest I am proud to be a member of this group and had even considered attempting to build local interest and start a net and/or a club locally. I am a disabled veteran (still working full time but barely) and my wife is extremely illl as she needs a kidney transplant so for now I am not "active' but I volunteer for the ANS to help do my part and learn from you all. Thank you, AA5EM Chris Bradley Christopher R. Bradley, M. Ed MS IT KMCO 101.3 FM | KTMC 105.1 FM AA5EM - Extra Class Amateur Radio Op - A.R.R.L. Oklahoma Section Traffic Mgr - A.R.E.S. Emergency Cooridinator Pittsburg County, Oklahoma - AMSAT News Service Rotating Editor 624 Krebs Housing McAlester, Oklahoma 74501 (918) 558 - 5369 <(918)%20558-5369> (Home) (918) 424 - 7879 <(918)%20424-7879> (Mobile)

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Rocket Lab abort
by Howie DeFelice 13 Dec '17

13 Dec '17

Since there seemed to be some interest in this, this article explains what happened. I'm looking forward to their success ! http://satnews.com/story.php?number=932255626&menu=1 Howie AB2S

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Upcoming ARISS Contact Schedule as of 2017-12-13 09:00 UTC
by AJ9N＠aol.com 13 Dec '17

13 Dec '17

Upcoming ARISS Contact Schedule as of 2017-12-13 09:00 UTC Quick list of scheduled contacts and events: Taipei Municipal Ximen Elementary School, Taipei, Taiwan R.O.C., direct via BNØSM (***) The ISS callsign is presently scheduled to be OR4ISS The scheduled astronaut is Mark Vande Hei KG5GNP Contact is a go for: Thu 2017-12-21 08:49:07 UTC 72 deg **************************************************************************** ** ARISS is always glad to receive listener reports for the above contacts. ARISS thanks everyone in advance for their assistance. Feel free to send your reports to aj9n(a)amsat.org or aj9n(a)aol.com. Listen for the ISS on the downlink of 145.8Ø MHz. **************************************************************************** *** All ARISS contacts are made via the Kenwood radio unless otherwise noted. **************************************************************************** *** Several of you have sent me emails asking about the RAC ARISS website and not being able to get in. That has now been changed to http://www.ariss.org/ Note that there are links to other ARISS websites from this site. **************************************************************************** Looking for something new to do? How about receiving DATV from the ISS? If interested, then please go to the ARISS-EU website for complete details. Look for the buttons indicating Ham Video. http://www.ariss-eu.org/ If you need some assistance, ARISS mentor Kerry N6IZW, might be able to provide some insight. Contact Kerry at kbanke(a)sbcglobal.net **************************************************************************** ARISS congratulations the following mentors who have now mentored over 100 schools: Francesco IKØWGF with 132 Satoshi 7M3TJZ with 126 Gaston ON4WF with 123 Sergey RV3DR with 100 **************************************************************************** The webpages listed below were all reviewed for accuracy. Out of date webpages were removed and new ones have been added. If there are additional ARISS websites I need to know about, please let me know. Note, all times are approximate. It is recommended that you do your own orbital prediction or start listening about 10 minutes before the listed time. All dates and times listed follow International Standard ISO 8601 date and time format YYYY-MM-DD HH:MM:SS The complete schedule page has been updated as of 2017-12-13 09:00 UTC. (***) Here you will find a listing of all scheduled school contacts, and questions, other ISS related websites, IRLP and Echolink websites, and instructions for any contact that may be streamed live. http://www.amsat.org/amsat/ariss/news/arissnews.rtf http://www.amsat.org/amsat/ariss/news/arissnews.txt Total number of ARISS ISS to earth school events is 1199. Each school counts as 1 event. Total number of ARISS ISS to earth school contacts is 1148. Each contact may have multiple schools sharing the same time slot. Total number of ARISS supported terrestrial contacts is 47. A complete year by year breakdown of the contacts may be found in the file. http://www.amsat.org/amsat/ariss/news/arissnews.rtf Please feel free to contact me if more detailed statistics are needed. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ The following US states and entities have never had an ARISS contact: Arkansas, Delaware, South Dakota, Wyoming, American Samoa, Guam, Northern Marianas Islands, and the Virgin Islands. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ QSL information may be found at: http://www.ariss.org/qsl-cards.html ISS callsigns: DPØISS, IRØISS, NA1SS, OR4ISS, RSØISS **************************************************************************** The successful school list has been updated as of 2017-12-12 18:00 UTC. http://www.amsat.org/amsat/ariss/news/Successful_ARISS_schools.rtf Frequency chart for packet, voice, and crossband repeater modes showing Doppler correction as of 2005-07-29 04:00 UTC http://www.amsat.org/amsat/ariss/news/ISS_frequencies_and_Doppler_correction .rtf Listing of ARISS related magazine articles as of 2006-07-10 03:30 UTC. http://www.amsat.org/amsat/ariss/news/ARISS_magazine_articles.rtf Check out the Zoho reports of the ARISS contacts https://reports.zoho.com/ZDBDataSheetView.cc?DBID=412218000000020415 **************************************************************************** Exp. 52 on orbit Randy Bresnik Paolo Nespoli IZØJPA Sergey Ryazanskiy Exp. 53 on orbit Mark Vande Hei KG5GNP Alexander Misurkin Joe Acaba KE5DAR **************************************************************************** 73, Charlie Sufana AJ9N One of the ARISS operation team mentors

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Re: [amsat-bb] FM Satellites: Good Operating Practices for Beginning and Experienced Operators
by Paul Andrews 12 Dec '17

12 Dec '17

I think that satellite DX is very exciting. The challenge of selecting the perfect orbit to complete a long distance QSO at the extreme limits of the satellite footprint. Two station completing a QSO at less than 1 degree Elevation. Exciting! 73 - Paul - W2HRO On Dec 12, 2017 19:38, "Sean Waite" <waisean(a)gmail.com> wrote: I'll bite. As far as I can tell, there are 2 main reasons for working the satellites. Chasing grids and making contacts via space. This includes both these acts as well as the fun of overcoming the challenges of doing the same. Maybe Zach has a third option that we haven't considered, one that is contrary to the grid hunt. Rag chews aren't really viable due to the limited resource and short time, but there could be something else. 73, Sean WA1TE On Tue, Dec 12, 2017, 19:05 Jeff Johns <jeff30339(a)gmail.com> wrote: > I don’t have him on my logs either. > > Jeff WE4B > > On Tuesday, December 12, 2017, David Swanson <dave(a)druidnetworks.com> > wrote: > > > Zach, > > > > Do you avoid Satellites too? I've looked thru my logs and I don't have > your > > call in there. I've asked a few other prolific ops and they lack a QSO > with > > you as well. Just curious why the strong feelings on Item 6 if you're not > > active on the birds. > > > > 73, > > > > Dave, KG5CCI > > > > On Tue, Dec 12, 2017 at 4:30 PM, Zach Metzinger <zmetzing(a)pobox.com> > > wrote: > > > > > On 12/12/17 14:25, John KI4RO wrote: > > > > Just like rare DX Zach...you must be a great operator on HF > too...Ugh! > > > > > > > > 73 > > > > John KI4RO > > > > > > John, > > > > > > I generally avoid 160 meters, as there are too many on there who resort > > > to disparaging insults. > > > > > > 73, > > > > > > --- Zach > > > N0ZGO > > > > > > _______________________________________________ > > > 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 > > > > > _______________________________________________ > > 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 > > > _______________________________________________ > 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 > _______________________________________________ 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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Re: [amsat-bb] IC-970A -for sale-
by Stefan Wagener 12 Dec '17

12 Dec '17

Thanks for the interest! The radio has been sold, 73, Stefan VE4NSA On Tue, Dec 12, 2017 at 3:25 PM, Stefan Wagener <wageners(a)gmail.com> wrote: > Hi folks, > > I am selling my pristine Icom IC-970A 2m/70cm all mode base transceiver > including the following options: > > CR-293 (high stability option) > UX-97 (1.2GHz module) > UX-R96 (50-905Mhz receive module) > UT-34 (tone squelch unit) > SP-20 (brand new external speaker) > USB interface cable to use with SatPC32 (works great) > > The unit is build like a tank and its receive characteristics are > legendary. This is not only a fully functioning stationary satellite radio > but also a true collector radio. Just finished a few contacts on AO-91 but > it really shines on the linear birds. > > Asking $1500 plus shipping. Photos on request. > > Please contact me off the list. My callsign(a)gmail.com > > Stefan, VE4NSA >

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FM Satellites: Good Operating Practices for Beginning and Experienced Operators
by Paul Stoetzer 12 Dec '17

12 Dec '17

Sean Kutzko, KX9X, has written a helpful document explaining good operating practices for working FM satellites. It's been posted to the AMSAT website at https://www.amsat.org/fm-satellites-good-operating-practices-for-beginning-… A PDF version is also available at https://www.amsat.org/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/FM-Satellites-Be… 73, Paul Stoetzer, N8HM Executive Vice President Radio Amateur Satellite Corporation (AMSAT-NA)

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Rocket Lab launch nowlive streaming
by Wendy and Terry Osborne 12 Dec '17

12 Dec '17

See: https://www.rocketlabusa.com/live-stream/ 73, Terry ZL2BAC

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IC-970A -for sale-
by Stefan Wagener 12 Dec '17

12 Dec '17

Hi folks, I am selling my pristine Icom IC-970A 2m/70cm all mode base transceiver including the following options: CR-293 (high stability option) UX-97 (1.2GHz module) UX-R96 (50-905Mhz receive module) UT-34 (tone squelch unit) SP-20 (brand new external speaker) USB interface cable to use with SatPC32 (works great) The unit is build like a tank and its receive characteristics are legendary. This is not only a fully functioning stationary satellite radio but also a true collector radio. Just finished a few contacts on AO-91 but it really shines on the linear birds. Asking $1500 plus shipping. Photos on request. Please contact me off the list. My callsign(a)gmail.com Stefan, VE4NSA

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Upcoming ARISS Contact Schedule as of 2017-12-12 18:00 UTC
by AJ9N＠aol.com 12 Dec '17

12 Dec '17

Upcoming ARISS Contact Schedule as of 2017-12-12 18:00 UTC Quick list of scheduled contacts and events: Summa-Aldapeta, Donostia-San Sebastián, Spain, direct via EG2SMA The ISS callsign is presently scheduled to be OR4ISS The scheduled astronaut is Joe Acaba KE5DAR Contact was successful: Tue 2017-12-12 13:01:28 UTC 84 deg (***) Watch for live stream at http://www.summa-aldapeta.com/ISS/ Taipei Municipal Ximen Elementary School, Taipei, Taiwan R.O.C., direct via TBD The ISS callsign is presently scheduled to be OR4ISS The scheduled astronaut is Mark Vande Hei KG5GNP (***) Contact is a go for: Thu 2017-12-21 08:49:07 UTC 72 deg (***) **************************************************************************** ** ARISS is always glad to receive listener reports for the above contacts. ARISS thanks everyone in advance for their assistance. Feel free to send your reports to aj9n(a)amsat.org or aj9n(a)aol.com. Listen for the ISS on the downlink of 145.8Ø MHz. **************************************************************************** *** All ARISS contacts are made via the Kenwood radio unless otherwise noted. **************************************************************************** *** Several of you have sent me emails asking about the RAC ARISS website and not being able to get in. That has now been changed to http://www.ariss.org/ Note that there are links to other ARISS websites from this site. **************************************************************************** Looking for something new to do? How about receiving DATV from the ISS? If interested, then please go to the ARISS-EU website for complete details. Look for the buttons indicating Ham Video. http://www.ariss-eu.org/ If you need some assistance, ARISS mentor Kerry N6IZW, might be able to provide some insight. Contact Kerry at kbanke(a)sbcglobal.net **************************************************************************** ARISS congratulations the following mentors who have now mentored over 100 schools: Francesco IKØWGF with 132 Satoshi 7M3TJZ with 126 Gaston ON4WF with 123 Sergey RV3DR with 100 **************************************************************************** The webpages listed below were all reviewed for accuracy. Out of date webpages were removed and new ones have been added. If there are additional ARISS websites I need to know about, please let me know. Note, all times are approximate. It is recommended that you do your own orbital prediction or start listening about 10 minutes before the listed time. All dates and times listed follow International Standard ISO 8601 date and time format YYYY-MM-DD HH:MM:SS The complete schedule page has been updated as of 2017-12-12 18:00 UTC. (***) Here you will find a listing of all scheduled school contacts, and questions, other ISS related websites, IRLP and Echolink websites, and instructions for any contact that may be streamed live. http://www.amsat.org/amsat/ariss/news/arissnews.rtf http://www.amsat.org/amsat/ariss/news/arissnews.txt Total number of ARISS ISS to earth school events is 1199. (***) Each school counts as 1 event. Total number of ARISS ISS to earth school contacts is 1148. (***) Each contact may have multiple schools sharing the same time slot. Total number of ARISS supported terrestrial contacts is 47. A complete year by year breakdown of the contacts may be found in the file. http://www.amsat.org/amsat/ariss/news/arissnews.rtf Please feel free to contact me if more detailed statistics are needed. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ The following US states and entities have never had an ARISS contact: Arkansas, Delaware, South Dakota, Wyoming, American Samoa, Guam, Northern Marianas Islands, and the Virgin Islands. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ QSL information may be found at: http://www.ariss.org/qsl-cards.html ISS callsigns: DPØISS, IRØISS, NA1SS, OR4ISS, RSØISS **************************************************************************** The successful school list has been updated as of 2017-12-12 18:00 UTC. (***) http://www.amsat.org/amsat/ariss/news/Successful_ARISS_schools.rtf Frequency chart for packet, voice, and crossband repeater modes showing Doppler correction as of 2005-07-29 04:00 UTC http://www.amsat.org/amsat/ariss/news/ISS_frequencies_and_Doppler_correction .rtf Listing of ARISS related magazine articles as of 2006-07-10 03:30 UTC. http://www.amsat.org/amsat/ariss/news/ARISS_magazine_articles.rtf Check out the Zoho reports of the ARISS contacts https://reports.zoho.com/ZDBDataSheetView.cc?DBID=412218000000020415 **************************************************************************** Exp. 52 on orbit Randy Bresnik Paolo Nespoli IZØJPA Sergey Ryazanskiy Exp. 53 on orbit Mark Vande Hei KG5GNP Alexander Misurkin Joe Acaba KE5DAR **************************************************************************** 73, Charlie Sufana AJ9N One of the ARISS operation team mentors

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u110 rotor
by mikflathead＠aol.com 12 Dec '17

12 Dec '17

Is it possible to use a U110 rotor with a tracking program? I am in the planning stages and would like to have the computer track the birds. Thanks Mike

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