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

Unknown new satellite MXSAT
by Nico Janssen 07 Feb '18

07 Feb '18

All, A new unknown satellite has appeared which has a downlink near 436.370 MHz with 9600 bps telemetry. In its telemetry transmissions it identifies itself as MXSAT. Doppler measurements show that this MXSAT is object 43199, 2018-015H. 73, Nico PA0DLO

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Falcon 9 Computer
by Mike Hoblinski 06 Feb '18

06 Feb '18

As I watched the Falcon 9 Heavy launch today just before liftoff I heard the usual words...... And now the onboard computer has taken control of the rocket. It got me wondering about the type of computer being used. What type of bus, how many boards being used, all the connections for sensors, valves, monitoring. What are they using as a main processor. Did they design it from the ground up or use a model from earlier rocket launches and modify it. Mike Hoblinski N6IMF

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SatPC32 up and running
by radiomb 06 Feb '18

06 Feb '18

Thanks again everyone. Eric your simple instructions worked fine. And now I have an automated antenna system. I understand your program is used by serious satellite users and look forward to using it.73 Mike K4MIA

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FW: kiron satTrak IV
by James Barron 06 Feb '18

06 Feb '18

Subject: kiron satTrak IV I have this SATTRAK IV On the shelve and just wanted to know if it is still useful ? 73 de jim wb5aaa

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SatPC32 setup questions
by radiomb 06 Feb '18

06 Feb '18

I have a few more SatPC32 questions. I have LVB tracker working with my G-5500 rotor using HyperTerminal and USB port 13. In setup rotor it only talks about LPT ports 1-4. Since I do not have any parallel ports I entered 0. If I understand right I need to update the ParPort.SQF file? Manual says how to find in window 98, 2000,XP. I have windows 7, I cannot find a way to find these values. On the rotor setup I have Yaesu_GS-232. The manual said not all the next fields are used in every tracker but here is what I came up with (0 70 n -3). In port address it has $0000 and I cannot find the address to enter. And lastly how do you turn rotor tracking on or off? I see in options to how to start tracking at start up but I would like to track only when I am planning on working the birds. And turn off when I am just watching all the sats. Is there anyone out there that would not mind me asking some of these questions off group so I am not filling up the BB with basic questions?Tnx 73 Mike K4MIA

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Re: [amsat-bb] Programming software for FT-847?
by Burns Fisher 06 Feb '18

06 Feb '18

Yes, I just discovered. Sorry about that. I hardly imagined it would work for the 817 and the 857, but not the 847! BTW, it also does not work for an ICOM 910H, as I just discovered with my new rig :-) No big deal since the memories on the 910H are only semi-useful anyway without labels! On Tue, Feb 6, 2018 at 1:45 PM, Greg D <ko6th.greg(a)gmail.com> wrote: > Thanks, Burns, but the list of supported radios for CHIRP does not list > the 847. Apparently, this rig is a bit of an odd bird... > > Greg KO6TH > > > > Burns Fisher wrote: > > If you mainly want to load memories with freq/mode/tone/name etc, then > CHIRP works nicely on my FT-817, so I assume it would also work for an > 847. It also works on several Kenwood radios that I have tried! > > https://chirp.danplanet.com > > On Tue, Feb 6, 2018 at 1:45 AM, Greg D <ko6th.greg(a)gmail.com> wrote: > >> Hi folks, >> >> Any recommendations for configuration programming software for the Yeasu >> FT-847? Something similar to what Kenwood provides for their rigs - >> basic configs (memory frequency, mode, etc.), and preferably free, but >> nothing shows up on their site. >> >> I see that RT Systems has something, but my frustration level isn't high >> enough to warrant buying both software and a special cable to do it. I >> was just trying to enter memory settings for AO-91 and AO-92, and >> managed to overwrite the wrong memory channel... >> >> There's a bit of "shareware" by WB8NUT, but I can't verify that it >> actually works because until you buy it, it won't talk to the radio. >> Cheaper than the RT product, but I'm rather put off by its evaluation >> terms. No sale. >> >> Nothing else comes up that seems viable (e.g. a website that still >> exists). >> >> Any thoughts? >> >> Thanks, >> >> Greg KO6TH >> >> _______________________________________________ >> 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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Programming software for FT-847?
by Greg D 06 Feb '18

06 Feb '18

Hi folks, Any recommendations for configuration programming software for the Yeasu FT-847? Something similar to what Kenwood provides for their rigs - basic configs (memory frequency, mode, etc.), and preferably free, but nothing shows up on their site. I see that RT Systems has something, but my frustration level isn't high enough to warrant buying both software and a special cable to do it. I was just trying to enter memory settings for AO-91 and AO-92, and managed to overwrite the wrong memory channel... There's a bit of "shareware" by WB8NUT, but I can't verify that it actually works because until you buy it, it won't talk to the radio. Cheaper than the RT product, but I'm rather put off by its evaluation terms. No sale. Nothing else comes up that seems viable (e.g. a website that still exists). Any thoughts? Thanks, Greg KO6TH

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Satellite Es'hail 2 Launch date:?!!!
by iw5bsf＠alice.it 06 Feb '18

06 Feb '18

link https://www.satbeams.com/satellites?id=2683 73 de iw5bsf Roberto

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Upcoming ARISS Contact Schedule as of 2018-02-06 05:00 UTC
by aj9n＠aol.com 06 Feb '18

06 Feb '18

Upcoming ARISS Contact Schedule as of 2018-02-06 05:00 UTC Quick list of scheduled contacts and events: Moore Square AIG/GT Magnet School, Raleigh, NC, direct via KG4AKV The ISS callsign is presently scheduled to be NA1SS The scheduled astronaut is Scott Tingle KG5NZA Contact was successful: Mon 2018-02-05 18:32:06 UTC 25 deg (***) Vilniaus Jono Basanaviciaus Gymnasium together with Vilniaus Jono Basanaviciaus Progymnasium, Vilnius, Lithuania, direct via LY1BWB The ISS callsign is presently scheduled to be OR4ISS The scheduled astronaut is Scott Tingle KG5NZA (***) Contact is a go for: Mon 2018-02-12 12:45:49 UTC 46 deg (***) Los Angeles Academy Middle School, Los Angeles, CA, direct via W6RVD The ISS callsign is presently scheduled to be NA1SS The scheduled astronaut is Scott Tingle KG5NZA (***) Contact is a go for: Fri 2018-02-16 16:53:20 UTC 34 deg (***) University of the Philippines Integrated School, Quezon City, Philippines, direct via DX1ISS (***) The ISS callsign is presently scheduled to be OR4ISS The scheduled astronaut is Mark Vande Hei KG5GNP (***) Contact is a go for: Sat 2018-02-17 10:23:00 UTC 70 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 128 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 2018-02-06 05:00 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 1206. (***) Each school counts as 1 event. Total number of ARISS ISS to earth school contacts is 1155. (***) 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 2018-02-06 05:00 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. 53 on orbit Mark Vande Hei KG5GNP Alexander Misurkin Joe Acaba KE5DAR Exp. 54 on orbit Scott Tingle KG5NZA Norishige Kanai Alexander Skvortsov **************************************************************************** 73, Charlie Sufana AJ9N One of the ARISS operation team mentors

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TS-2000 Vintage Question
by Richard Lawn 05 Feb '18

05 Feb '18

I'm contemplating trading a IC-7300 for a TS-2000. I need a backup radio for satellites and EME. Are there any issues you users know about the 2000 vintage 2002? Was it plagued with birdies in the sat passband? Rick, W2JAZ

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