December 2018 - AMSAT-BB - mailman.amsat.org

Re: [amsat-bb] Satellite Prediction with Alexa?
by Ciprian Sufitchi 29 Dec '18

29 Dec '18

I know there was somebody who started a project to get Alexa satellite predictions using the REST API provided by n2yo.com: https://www.n2yo.com/api/ 73 de Chip N2YO -----Original Message----- From: Daniel Holmes <danielh(a)holmesonics.com> Sent: Saturday, December 29, 2018 3:19 PM To: Amsat <amsat-bb(a)amsat.org> Subject: Re: [amsat-bb] Satellitye Prediction with Alexa? I can’t find it right now, but I remember seeing on thingiverse a three tier LED stand controlled by a raspberry pi that tracked satellites. Don’t remember the software but I’ll keep looking. Dan -- Sent from my iPhone. Please pardon any mispelings or errors. _______________________________________________ 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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uplink freq. hops
by James Brown 29 Dec '18

29 Dec '18

Using SATPC32 with FT817 downlink and ic 9700 uplink. When I set the uplink to track the downlink it changes and moves up in a few seconds. How do I set and lock it in to track? Jim

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AMSAT Awards Update
by Bruce 29 Dec '18

29 Dec '18

Here we are, the last half of 2018, in fact the end of 2018, I have been posting all the Rover Awards on my Twitter account and tagging @AMSAT. I will include all the Rover Awards here for those that do not have Twitter. What will you be doing for AMSAT's 50th Anniversary in 2019. Stay tuned for some operating awards we have for you, AMSAT Members and Non-AMSAT Members. AMSAT Satellite Communicators Award for making their first satellite QSO Mike Lozano, KI7WIB Harry Mueller, W1HMM Kirk Miller, W0KM Dennis Madarang, KD2QET Colbie Dison, KN4NIM Nathan Binder, BSA Troop 738 Jeffrey Howell, KO9P Alex Van Patten, KC3LPC Martin Gibson, VK2GIB Tom Zimmerman, W9TTY Michael Barry, KN4CFD Billy Penley, KN4MKB Bentley Skibell, WM1K Rich Olson, W9TIT Tom Snowden, KI7SNW ------ AMSAT Communications Achievement Award Brad Brooks, WF7T, #585 Brennan Price, N4QX, #586 Michael Lozano, KI7WIB, #587 ------ AMSAT South Africa Satellite Communications Achievement Award Brad Brooks, WF7T, #US209 Brennan Price, N4QX, #US210 ------ AMSAT Robert W. Barbee Jr., W4AMI Award Charles Reiche, N3CRT, #96 ------ AMSAT Rover Award (New for 2018) Rover Call ===== ======== 028 K4FTP 029 KB2YSI 030 N3CRT 031 N2WLS 032 K2MTS 033 AI6DO 034 KD8RTT 035 AD7DB 036 AB5SS 037 W9TWJ 038 WN9Q 039 KM6NJL 040 KM4LAO 73...bruce To see all the awards visit http://www.amsat.org and click on Services the Awards 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 _______________________________________________ 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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CM79
by Anthony Wiese 29 Dec '18

29 Dec '18

Anthony, KG6LHW will be activating CM79 on California's Lost Coast this Sunday 12/30. Will be using the FM birds. Will also be hovering around 14.270 and 7.270. Carl, KM6LIQ will assist with social media and cluster relays via the Shelter Cove Repeater. The Facebook group ARRL International Grid Chase 2018 will be the main link for our status.Happy Hunting,AnthonyKG6LHW

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decoding 9k6 sats
by Nick Pugh 29 Dec '18

29 Dec '18

Has anybody used the Flex 6000 sat to decode the 9k6 kbs sats? nick Cell 337 258 2527 Helping UL become a world Class Engineering and Educational School Disagree I Learn

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WD9EWK from DM52/DM53 line, tomorrow (29 December)
by Patrick STODDARD (WD9EWK/VA7EWK) 28 Dec '18

28 Dec '18

Hi! Weather permitting - mainly, as long as the roads through the mountains east of Phoenix aren't closed or covered with snow - I will make a drive out to the DM52/DM53 grid line in southeastern Arizona for at least the AO-91 and AO-92 passes tomorrow (Saturday, 29 December 2018). While driving out there, I should be visible using APRS as WD9EWK-9: http://aprs.fi/WD9EWK-9 Except while driving, I will use my @WD9EWK Twitter account to post updates while I am out there. If you don't have a Twitter account, you can still see these updates using a web browser at: http://twitter.com/WD9EWK I will upload my DM52/DM53 log to Logbook of the World after I return home. If you would like a DM52/DM53 QSL card to confirm a contact, please e-mail me directly with the QSO details. If you are in my log, I will send a card. No need to send me a QSL card or SASE. Thanks, and 73! Patrick WD9EWK/VA7EWK http://www.wd9ewk.net/ Twitter: @WD9EWK or http://twitter.com/WD9EWK

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Re: [amsat-bb] Roving to FM07, FM08 and other grids
by Ruth Willet 28 Dec '18

28 Dec '18

Good morning, I am planning to be on the 1754z AO91 pass this afternoon. It looks like I’ll be operating from FM07 in Virginia. 73, Ruth KM4LAO Sent from my iPhone > On Dec 27, 2018, at 11:52 AM, Ruth Willet <ruthwillet(a)icloud.com> wrote: > > Good morning, > > I am planning to be on the 1754z AO91 pass this afternoon. It looks like I’ll be operating from FM07 in Virginia. > > 73, > Ruth > KM4LAO > > Sent from my iPhone > >> On Dec 26, 2018, at 8:54 PM, Ruth Willet via AMSAT-BB <amsat-bb(a)amsat.org> wrote: >> >> Good evening satellite operators, >> >> I am traveling with my family tomorrow and Friday, December 27th and 28th, and am bringing my satellite gear to do a few passes along the way. I will be passing through EM97, FM07, FM08, and FM17 in Virginia. FM07 and FM08 seem to be the most needed, so my primary goal is to work some passes from those grids. I will also try to do a pass or two from FM17 and EM97. I upload all of my satellite QSOs to LOTW, and enjoy confirming by QSL cards as well. :) >> >> This is primarily a family trip, so when I'm on satellite passes depends on what the rest of my family is doing. As a result, I don't know specifically what passes I will be on. However, I am planning to do a couple of midday passes both days and an evening pass or two as time allows. I will be on FM passes for sure, but hope to get on the linear birds as well depending on timing. >> >> Here’s a rough schedule with my guess at passes. Tomorrow, December 27th, I hope to make the 1753z AO91 pass from either FM07 or FM17. I may be able to get on a late night pass from FM17 as well tomorrow evening. Friday, December 28th, I plan on a midday pass or two from FM07, FM08, or the gridline if I can get to a good spot in time. I'm hoping to be on a few more passes from FM07/FM08/EM97 on the way home that evening. >> >> I will do my best to post here once I know a specific pass I’ll be on from a particular grid. I hope I can help you confirm some needed grids! >> >> 73, >> Ruth >> KM4LAO >> _______________________________________________ >> 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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Newbie Question
by Chris Pohlad-Thomas 28 Dec '18

28 Dec '18

Is it acceptable, when trying to get any QSO on a pass, to call your callsign and your grid? -- Chris Pohlad-Thomas KC1E

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Thanks for first US satellite QSOs
by Jeff Boyd 27 Dec '18

27 Dec '18

I'm normally operating from Japan (PM85) but am in grid FM19 in MD over the Christmas holidays. Armed with a new TH-D72a I made my first contacts in the US on SO50 last night with AD0DX/VE3 and KN4NL. Thanks to both! I will try to be on all FM birds through Jan 4 from this grid. Hope to get plenty more. Forgive me if I accidentally step on any toes... -- J. Boyd JR2TTS/NI3B

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Roving to FM07, FM08 and other grids
by Ruth Willet 26 Dec '18

26 Dec '18

Good evening satellite operators, I am traveling with my family tomorrow and Friday, December 27th and 28th, and am bringing my satellite gear to do a few passes along the way. I will be passing through EM97, FM07, FM08, and FM17 in Virginia. FM07 and FM08 seem to be the most needed, so my primary goal is to work some passes from those grids. I will also try to do a pass or two from FM17 and EM97. I upload all of my satellite QSOs to LOTW, and enjoy confirming by QSL cards as well. :) This is primarily a family trip, so when I'm on satellite passes depends on what the rest of my family is doing. As a result, I don't know specifically what passes I will be on. However, I am planning to do a couple of midday passes both days and an evening pass or two as time allows. I will be on FM passes for sure, but hope to get on the linear birds as well depending on timing. Here’s a rough schedule with my guess at passes. Tomorrow, December 27th, I hope to make the 1753z AO91 pass from either FM07 or FM17. I may be able to get on a late night pass from FM17 as well tomorrow evening. Friday, December 28th, I plan on a midday pass or two from FM07, FM08, or the gridline if I can get to a good spot in time. I'm hoping to be on a few more passes from FM07/FM08/EM97 on the way home that evening. I will do my best to post here once I know a specific pass I’ll be on from a particular grid. I hope I can help you confirm some needed grids! 73, Ruth KM4LAO

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