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Re: [amsat-bb] Nova for Windows
by Graham Shirville 03 Apr '18

03 Apr '18

Also you may find selecting “ run as administrator” will help.. 73 Graham G3VZV -------------------------------------------- On Tue, 3/4/18, Francisco Diaz via AMSAT-BB <amsat-bb(a)amsat.org> wrote: Subject: Re: [amsat-bb] Nova for Windows To: amsat-bb(a)amsat.org Date: Tuesday, 3 April, 2018, 2:15 Hi, Did you also installed the patch (also provided by Nova)...??? Also, I have found that besides using the patch, running it in compatibility mode of windows XP helps. Francisco Diaz NP3OD For weather in the San Juan, PR area http://www.np3od.tk/cumulus/ On Monday, April 2, 2018, 8:47:58 PM GMT-4, Gordon Shephard via AMSAT-BB <amsat-bb(a)amsat.org> wrote: Installed Nova under Windows 10. On startup I get "Application Error Exception ERegistryException in module NfW32.exe at 0007B3EA. Failed to set data for ''. Anyone found a fix for this? Jim Sanford, wb4gcs, asked the same question in 2014 without result. _______________________________________________ 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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Nova for Windows
by Gordon Shephard 03 Apr '18

03 Apr '18

Installed Nova under Windows 10. On startup I get "Application Error Exception ERegistryException in module NfW32.exe at 0007B3EA. Failed to set data for ''. Anyone found a fix for this? Jim Sanford, wb4gcs, asked the same question in 2014 without result.

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Upcoming ARISS Contact Schedule as of 2018-04-02 23:30 UTC
by aj9n＠aol.com 03 Apr '18

03 Apr '18

Upcoming ARISS Contact Schedule as of 2018-04-02 23:30 UTC Quick list of scheduled contacts and events: Valday, Russia, direct via TBD The ISS callsign is presently scheduled to be RSØISS The scheduled astronaut is Oleg Artemyev Contact is a go for 2018-04-04 TBD UTC Vologda, Russia, direct via TBD The ISS callsign is presently scheduled to be RSØISS The scheduled astronaut is Oleg Artemyev Contact is a go for 2018-04-10 13:37 UTC Watch for SSTV 2018-04-02 15:05 UTC to 18:30 UTC 2018-04-03 14:15 UTC to 18:40 UTC 2018-04-12 to 2018-04-14 Additional information can be found at http://ariss-sstv.blogspot.com/ Pinson Valley HS, Pinson, AL, direct via KN4BBD The ISS callsign is presently scheduled to be NA1SS The scheduled astronaut is Ricky Arnold KE5DAU (***) Contact is a go for: Tue 2018-04-10 18:02:44 UTC 70 deg (***) ****************************************************************************** International Space Station Astronauts are Calling CQ Students (corrected) ARISS-US program education proposal deadline is April 30, 2018 March 15, 2018: The Amateur Radio on the International Space Station (ARISS) program is seeking proposals from US schools, museums, science centers and community youth organizations (working individually or together) to host radio contacts with an orbiting crew member aboard the International Space Station (ISS) between January 1 and June 30, 2019. Each year, ARISS provides tens of thousands of students with opportunities to learn about space technologies and communications through the exploration of Amateur Radio. The program provides learning opportunities by connecting students to astronauts aboard the International Space Station (ISS) through a partnership between NASA, the Radio Amateur Satellite Corporation, the American Radio Relay League, and other Amateur Radio organizations and worldwide space agencies. The program’s goal is to inspire students to pursue interests and careers in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) and Amateur Radio. A ham recently said, “ARISS shows how Amateur Radio is the most unique hobby/service there is.” Educators overwhelmingly report that student participation in the ARISS program stimulates interest in STEM subjects and in STEM careers. One educator wrote, “It exceeded our expectations--it created a great interest in both amateur radio and in space exploration. Our kids are completely inspired!” Ninety-two percent of educators who have participated in the program have indicated that ARISS provided ideas for encouraging student exploration and participation. An educator even joined the ham ranks, saying, “This chance for our school’s ARISS contact helped me see the great value of the ham world. I just passed my Technician License this weekend and have already signed up to take a General class.” ARISS is looking for organizations that will draw large numbers of participants and integrate the contact into a well-developed, exciting education plan. Students can learn about satellite communications, wireless technology, science research conducted on the ISS, radio science, and any related STEM subject. Students learn to use Amateur Radio to talk directly to an astronaut and ask their STEM-related questions. ARISS will help educational organizations locate Amateur Radio groups who can assist with equipment for this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for students. The proposal deadline for 2019 contacts is April 30, 2018. Proposal webinars for guidance and getting questions answers will be offered March 29, 2018, at 7 p.m. EDT and April 16, 2018, at 4 p.m. EDT. Advance registration is necessary. To sign up, go to https://ariss-proposal-webinar-spring-2018.eventbrite.com For more details such as expectations, proposal guidelines and the proposal form, visit: http://www.ariss.org/hosting-an-ariss-contact-in-the-us.html ****************************************************************************** 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 102 **************************************************************************** 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 2018-04-02 23:30 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 1217. Each school counts as 1 event. Total number of ARISS ISS to earth school contacts is 1166. 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 2018-03-28 08:00 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. 54 on orbit Scott Tingle KG5NZA Norishige Kanai Alexander Skvortsov Exp. 55 on orbit Welcome aboard! Drew Feustel Oleg Artemyev Ricky Arnold KE5DAU **************************************************************************** 73, Charlie Sufana AJ9N One of the ARISS operation team mentors

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satpc32
by Bob- W7LRD 02 Apr '18

02 Apr '18

how does one stop gleitkommadivision durch null from marching across the screen. 73 Bob W7LRD

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SatPC32 Rig Tracking Question
by Brian 02 Apr '18

02 Apr '18

I have SatPC32 working with the Yaesu G-5500 and FT-847, and just about everything seems to be working. (great) Working the FM satellites are pretty easy, however, I am having a tough time with the SSB satellites. My issue is with the frequency tracking on the FT-847. The frequencies change (on the 847), however, the changing of the frequencies doesn't seem to keep up the satellite. I get the satellite dialed it and sounding good and within a few seconds the signal is way off frequency and I cannot understand the station. So far I have been having better luck tuning the radio manually, though I would like to use the computer CAT tuning. Has anyone did a YouTube video on how to set up SatPC32 and how to correct this issue? Thank you Brian, KG8CO

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Re: [amsat-bb] SatPC32 Rig Tracking Question
by Mark L. Hammond 02 Apr '18

02 Apr '18

Hi Brian, What is your setting under "CAT" menu and CAT tuning for "Interval"? I use something like 20 for SSB/CW and 50-200 for FM/PKT. That sets how much freq. change must occur before a new value is sent to the rig. You could try using "Speed x5" but usually I don't find that necessary. Just have the VFOs updated more often. Might fix what you're seeing. You can actually set the Interval values as low as 0 :) It updates constantly.... Mark N8MH At 05:46 PM 4/2/2018 -0400, Brian wrote: >I have SatPC32 working with the Yaesu G-5500 and FT-847, and just about >everything seems to be working. (great) > >Working the FM satellites are pretty easy, however, I am having a tough >time with the SSB satellites. > >My issue is with the frequency tracking on the FT-847. The frequencies >change (on the 847), however, the changing of the frequencies doesn't seem >to keep up the satellite. I get the satellite dialed it and sounding good >and within a few seconds the signal is way off frequency and I cannot >understand the station. > >So far I have been having better luck tuning the radio manually, though I >would like to use the computer CAT tuning. > >Has anyone did a YouTube video on how to set up SatPC32 and how to correct >this issue? > > >Thank you > > >Brian, KG8CO >_______________________________________________ >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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Lindenblad or DCA???
by Roland Zurmely 02 Apr '18

02 Apr '18

See here comparison of 4 omnidirectional antennas: DCA, Lindenblad, turnstile and QFH: <http://www.qsl.net/py4zbz/4ant.htm> 73 de Roland PY4ZBX

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Re: [amsat-bb] Lindenblad or DCA???
by Roy Dean 02 Apr '18

02 Apr '18

I used Bob's "satgate antenna" page for my 145.825 igate. http://www.aprs.org/aprs-satellite-igate-antennas.html Not sure if that's what you're looking for, though. --Roy K3RLD Bob, when you say "big ground plane", how big is "big"? If you have a > link to the appropriate webpage on your APRS site, that would be great. > Thanks! Steve AI9IN

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FoxTelem Java question
by Peter Green 02 Apr '18

02 Apr '18

I’m new to receiving FoxTelem. I have it running on a Mac with a Funcube dongle. The Mac is running High Sierra 10.13.3 and Java 8 update 161. I have had some success with AO-85 and AO-91 but none with AO-92. The instruction manual says that I should use Java 6, however this is no longer available and not supported. Is it that the instructions are out of date, or can I acquire Java 6 form somewhere or is Java 8 OK? Every thing seems to work with the FoxTelem application (Ver 1.06q_m) Any hints or tips greatly appreciated. Many thanks Pete G0ABI

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Project for a Radio/Internet linked APRS node/network in Cuba, starting with a SAT-GATE...
by Pavel Milanes Costa 02 Apr '18

02 Apr '18

Hi to all. This is half OT, sorry for that. As you may know Cuba has (now) a growing network infrastructure for the National Ham Radio Association with at least a node with ADSL in each province and a internet connected central link in Havana; I have managed to make strong links with the Senior System Administrator (I'm a sysadmin also) and we are willing to put more ham related services in the net mostly for local users that connect to it via dialup connections (almost 30% of the hams are registered) and why not for international users. We tested and setup a DXcluster (Linked DXSpider node) that was a big success among our users. We are now thinking on kind of internet connected APRS server that acts as a gate (kind of proxy) for the internal network and then a first node on my city (Camagüey, 500 Km east of Havana, FL11BJ) to test a on-air APRS and link it to the internal APRS server and I was thinking on setting a VHF packet on 145.825 Mhz as a bi-directional Sat-gate. The main questions are this: (Any advice, critics, links, help is appreciated) * There are any real interest in a VHF APRS SAT GATE in my location (FL11BJ) ? or it will be more noise in the net... * Any lead in how to mount a internet only aprs server and how to link it to the global APRS internet network? * Any other suggestion on what network-ham-related project we can setup on the national network described on the first paragraph? * Any other list/reflector where this can be interesting... ? The OS by choice will be Linux (Debian 9 or Ubuntu LTS), we plan to use direwolf as software modem on linux, we are seeking for a rbpi to test as we have no real hardware right now but a trusty Yaesu FTL-2011 VHF radio, we are on the plan stage and seeking for advice. I'm all ears, Pavel Milanes, CO7WT, 73

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