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

Re: [amsat-bb] Nomination for DXpedition'er of the Year.
by Ronald G. Parsons 17 May '17

17 May '17

For what it's worth. I'd like to second this nomination. Talking to Gabe in person is very convincing that he loves this activity. He obviously has fun doing it and would do it even if all of the beneficiaries of his roaming were anonymous. I love following him aprs.fi and and find him sneaking another breakfast at Tin Hortons. Keep it up, Gabe. Signed (anonymously), Ron W5RKN -----Original Message----- From: "Grant Zehr" <grant(a)dzehr.com> To: <amsat-bb(a)amsat.org> Subject: [amsat-bb] Nomination for DXpedition'er of the Year. Message-ID: <00ef01d2ce74$4184dc00$c48e9400$(a)dzehr.com> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii" I'd like to nominate Gabe Zeifman NJ7H for Satellite Dxpedition of the Year. Or maybe Dxpedition Operator, whichever is better. Gabe just returned from Europe after activating nine DXCC entities, including some that are really difficult from North America, and making a serious effort to work as many US stations as possible. And I mean a real effort. He was up at all hours and standing outside with his portable stations working those of us back home. Fortunately, AO-7 kept working (more or less) and many of us got to work 'new ones'. And on top of all that, Gabe has already uploaded contact data to LOTW so DXCC and VUCC credit is there waiting. I was able to work 3 new countries and some very rare grids. Thanks, Gabe! That will be a hard act for anyone to follow. 73 Grant Zehr AA9LC

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Phoenix and X-Cubesat copied !
by Roland Zurmely 17 May '17

17 May '17

<http://www.qsl.net/py4zbz/QBISS.htm#b> 73 de Roland PY4ZBZ

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ISS
by skristof＠etczone.com 17 May '17

17 May '17

Same experience as others for the pass just a few minutes ago. No packets heard or digipeated from ISS. Steve AI9IN EM79ji

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Issues with ISS digipeater this morning?
by Jeff Moore 17 May '17

17 May '17

ISS has a much higher orbit than the other sats ~250 miles vs ~150 miles or so for other LEO sats IIRC! Jeff Moore -- KE7ACY On Tue, May 16, 2017 at 7:31 PM, Douglas Tabor <dtabor(a)estesvalley.net> wrote: > Having just joined (last 2 weeks) the APRS world with my TH-D72, I’ve > heard a lot of ISS packets coming down, but was unable to make contacts > until I got the Arrow pointed at the ISS. NO-84 on the other hand, I’ve > been able to contact using the stock rubber-duck on my TH-D72. Something > ain’t quite right here. > > 73, > > Doug, N6UA > _______________________________________________ > 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] Issues with ISS digipeater this morning?
by Douglas Tabor 17 May '17

17 May '17

Having just joined (last 2 weeks) the APRS world with my TH-D72, I’ve heard a lot of ISS packets coming down, but was unable to make contacts until I got the Arrow pointed at the ISS. NO-84 on the other hand, I’ve been able to contact using the stock rubber-duck on my TH-D72. Something ain’t quite right here. 73, Doug, N6UA

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ARISS News Release No. 17-06
by n4csitwo＠bellsouth.net 17 May '17

17 May '17

ARISS NEWS RELEASE no. 17-06 May 16, 2016 David Jordan, AA4KN ARISS PR aa4kn(a)amsat.org Dayton Hamvention and ARISS Team Up The Amateur Radio on the International Space Station team (ARISS) is extremely happy to share news about major support of ARISS from the Hamvention, and at its busiest time. at convention time! This is the second year Hamvention has worked with ARISS, and General Chairman Ron Cramer, KD8ENJ, wrote, "I am glad it was a success for you last year." Hamvention decided once again to feature the ARISS Challenge Coins by holding a special drawing just prior to the convention's big prize drawings on the final day. ARISS donated two of its handsome coins positioned side by side in a beautiful display, showing off each of the coin's sides. Jim Nies, WX8F, Prize Chairman said, "Of course, we'd be delighted to support efforts this year. We will hold a special prize drawing just like last year." This commemorative coin is the premium received by donors who give $100 or more to ARISS. Hamvention also selected ARISS Chair Frank Bauer for its Amateur of the Year award, due in part to his technical achievements on GPS reception experiments (quoted in many aerospace papers, for years) with AMSAT's Phase 3D. Hamvention also cited his ARISS and SAREX work. Bauer thanked Hamvention for supportting ARISS and noted that support from groups such as theirs can result in much bigger sponsors being far more likely to donate funds and in-kind resources to ARISS. He commented, "The ARISS Team kicked off its fund-raising campaign at Hamvention 2016--ARISS needs funding for the very high cost of replacing our aging ISS radio system (one of the radios failed in October 2016) and to help defray costs of continuing ARISS operations. Having Hamvention team up with ARISS again in 2017 is a major boost, motivating the ARISS hardware team to work that much harder. Many hams enjoy ARISS's digipeating and APRS capabilities, and hope a lot of attendees stop by the ARISS booth to see a model of our newest power supply that will be going through space-certification testing." This week Hamvention featured the upcoming special ARISS prize drawing on its front web page post, announcing that it will be working with ARISS. Groups and individuals wanting to support ARISS can go to the AMSAT Website www.amsat.org and donate directly using the "ARISS Donate" button. Or go to the ARRL-hosted site www.ariss.org and find the "Donate" tab, which links to the AMSAT button. For large contribution, donors can contact Bauer at ka3hdo(a)verizon.net. About ARISS 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), 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. For specific ARISS information, please go to: www.ariss.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 --- This email has been checked for viruses by Avast antivirus software. https://www.avast.com/antivirus

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Re: [amsat-bb] Cubesats deployed from the ISS
by Mineo Wakita 17 May '17

17 May '17

http://www.qsl.net/py4zbz/QBISS.htm http://www.qsl.net/py4zbz/satelite/qb50sch.png http://ukamsat.files.wordpress.com/2017/05/qb50-iss-cubesats-deployment-and… http://www.ne.jp/asahi/hamradio/je9pel/qb50sat2.htm#qb50update http://www.ne.jp/asahi/hamradio/je9pel/70417qb5.png http://www.ne.jp/asahi/hamradio/je9pel/70516qb5.png JE9PEL, Mineo Wakita

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EM99 May 18-21
by Matthew Stevens 16 May '17

16 May '17

I'll be in EM99, West Virginia for a couple of days this weekend if anyone needs it. Once again this is not a dedicated sat trip, so limited passes on sked only. I should have some operating time Thursday evening, probably on Friday and Saturday evenings also. I'd really like to work some EU passes on FO29 and AO7 if possible, as I'll be much closer than I normally am from EL98! Might be some opportunities for new DXCC for myself, as well as a new grid and state for EU stations. You can email me direct if you're interested in a sked, and I'll try my best to make it happen! 73 - Matthew kk4fem Sent from my iPhone

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FS: Icom 9100 HF/VHF/UHF satellite radio
by John Geiger 16 May '17

16 May '17

I have for sale an Icom 9100 HF/VHF/UHF satellite radio. This model does 100 watts on HF, 6 meters and 2 meters, and 75 watts on 70cm. It does full duplex for the satellites and will do dual receive between HF/6 and 2 or 70cm, or between 2m and 70cm. 1.2GHZ can be added with an optional module. It has IF DSP so no narrow filters are needed, a CW memory keyer, built in TCXO, and many other features, you can read more about it at: - http://www.universal-radio.com/catalog/hamhf/5091.html - The 9100 I am selling has the optional 3khz and 6khz roofing filters installed, as well as the D-STAR board. - It is in pretty good physical condition with some scratches on the top and bottom of the case, and some scuffing on the one side of the case. It comes with the hand mic, power cord, manual, and original box. - New this would go for $2670 with the options it has. I am asking $1800 plus shipping for it and can take paypal/check/MO. Pictures are available on request. - 73 John AF5CC

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FN08 Please
by John KI4RO 16 May '17

16 May '17

On Friday night at 2033z? 73 John KI4RO

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