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

SDRPlay2 setup on Linux?
by Greg D 05 Apr '18

05 Apr '18

Hi folks, Anybody gotten the SDRPlay2 (RSP2) to be recognized under Linux? I'm following the various setup instructions on their site, but the device isn't being recognized as anything but a random USB thingy. No device name assigned, and none of the software seems to be able to find it. My system is running OpenSuSE LEAP 42.1 on an Intel Core2 i5 x86 system. Hoping to use the device for FunCube telemetry reception, but just starting with gqrx as proof of it working. Which it's not. Thanks, Greg KO6TH

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Major Rove Announcement!
by Ken Alexander 05 Apr '18

05 Apr '18

Announcing a major rove for satellite operators; the Springtime Rove to The Great White North! Doug Tabor, N6UA and Ken Alexander, VE3HLS will be teaming up to travel north to the James Bay area of Quebec to activate as many FO grids as are accessible by road, in the time we have. Our plan is to leave Toronto on May 5th, entering FO the next day, and spending 7 to 8 days activating rare grids. This area is extremely remote. The James Bay Road is the main corridor through the area and was built by Quebec Hydro to support construction of a province-wide network of hydroelectric projects. It's 610 km long. There are gas stations at each end and another somewhere in the middle. Likewise, the Route du Nord is a 406 km gravel road with no services. There is no cellphone service once you leave Matagami, QC, the southern terminus of the James Bay Road. We will only have internet access when we get to a town. The road will take us through, and give us access to FO01/02/03/10/11/12/13/20/21/22/23. With so many satellites currently available, having two operators will insure that everyone will have a chance to work one of us. If two satellites are in view at the same time, we'll be on both of them! We will also allocate ourselves so as to be present on as many FM satellites as are available to us. Our plans aren't complete yet. We may activate other grids, or be forced to rein in our expectations depending on available time and the conditions we encounter. We will provide updates in the coming weeks. 73, Ken, VE3HLSDoug, N6UA

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Web Page Updated - AMSAT at Hamvention
by JoAnne K9JKM 04 Apr '18

04 Apr '18

AMSAT's plans for Hamvention 2018 for the dates May 17-20 have been posted: https://www.amsat.org/other-events/amsat-activities-at-hamvention-2018/ You can also reach this page from the main page https://www.amsat.org/ then click on the 'Events' menu button then select 'AMSAT Activities at Hamvention 2018'. If you can volunteer to help staff the booth at Hamvention send an e-mail to Phil, W1EME at w1eme(a)amsat.org -- 73 de JoAnne K9JKM k9jkm(a)amsat.org

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Re: [amsat-bb] W32A HT for sale
by Scott Medbury 04 Apr '18

04 Apr '18

I can vouch for the W32a. Probably one of the very best dual band radios ever made by ICOM or anyone else. I've had one for over 18 years and made more than 3000 satellite QSOs with mine. Scott KD5FBA Sent from my Verizon Motorola Droid On Apr 4, 2018 10:34 AM, Glenn Miller - AA5PK <aa5pk(a)suddenlink.net> wrote: > > Posting for a friend. > > Lightly used Icom IC-W32A that looks new and works perfectly. > > This full-duplex capable radio was purchased second hand in 2017 and has been used very little by the current owner. > > This offering includes the following: > • IC-W32A Dual Band HT > • HM-46 Speaker/Microphone > • CP-12L Car Charger > • LC-128 Soft Carry Case > • BC-110A NiCad Battery Charger > • EMS 173-180 Drop-In Rapid Charger (NiCad/NiMH) > • BP-173h NiMH Battery > • BP-173 NiCad Battery > > $120 plus shipping. > > Contact me off the BB if interested. > > Glenn AA5PK > > _______________________________________________ > 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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W32A HT is SOLD
by Glenn Miller - AA5PK 04 Apr '18

04 Apr '18

It went fast. Thanks. Glenn AA5PK

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Using 1.2Ghz
by Todd 04 Apr '18

04 Apr '18

Thinking about adding the 1.2Ghz module for my 9100. Prices have dropped a little and units will start become harder to find once production ends. Anybody using this band? I read it's used as a uplink frequency for some satellites. Any input appreciated.ToddAL7PX

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W32A HT for sale
by Glenn Miller - AA5PK 04 Apr '18

04 Apr '18

Posting for a friend. Lightly used Icom IC-W32A that looks new and works perfectly. This full-duplex capable radio was purchased second hand in 2017 and has been used very little by the current owner. This offering includes the following: • IC-W32A Dual Band HT • HM-46 Speaker/Microphone • CP-12L Car Charger • LC-128 Soft Carry Case • BC-110A NiCad Battery Charger • EMS 173-180 Drop-In Rapid Charger (NiCad/NiMH) • BP-173h NiMH Battery • BP-173 NiCad Battery $120 plus shipping. Contact me off the BB if interested. Glenn AA5PK

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Next Rocket Lab Launch
by Wendy and Terry Osborne 04 Apr '18

04 Apr '18

Hi Folks, Next Rocket Lab launch window is starting 20th April 00:30 UTC for 4 hours. This window repeats for the following 14 days. See: http://rocketlabusa.com/news/updates/rocket-lab-to-launch-first-commercial-… It will be probably be watchable live from their web site. 73, Terry Osborne ZL2BAC

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rasberry and amsat
by James Brown 04 Apr '18

04 Apr '18

I am interested in using a raspberry pi 3 computer to do rotor tracking thru sat32pc and possibly a sdr receiver afterwards.has anyone done this with sat32? What data shouls I refer too? ThanksJim KI6WJ

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Nova on Windows
by Gordon Shephard 03 Apr '18

03 Apr '18

Thanks to all who responded. I logged in as Administrator, right clicked setup and selected "Run as Administrator," same for patch. After installation, changed advanced properties to "Run as Administrator." Switched back to user, and everything works. One quibble: every time I start up Nova as a user, I get the Windows 10 "Do you want to allow this app from an unknown publisher to make changes to your device?" window. Any clues how to get rid of it?

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