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Live streaming of CubeSat Developers Workshop
by M5AKA 30 Apr '18

30 Apr '18

The CubeSat Developers Workshop taking place at Cal Poly April 30 to May 2 is being streamed live to the web. Watch the live streaming at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vz6K5z39jPU Schedule http://www.cubesat.org/workshop-information#schedule-link 73 Trevor M5AKA

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Re: [amsat-bb] Phase 4 sats
by Eric Fort 30 Apr '18

30 Apr '18

Isn’t dec 2017 a bit past? Any updates? Fine that the first phase 4 won’t be over North America, someone had to be first. Just that it’s coming and not much seems to be said about it. Again it would be nice to follow both closely. It’s being a “digital” satellite is fine as it won’t be in the sense or modes we are used to, instead being standard dvb. Note given enough bandwidth which it appears these days will have on the microwave bands we ought be able to use that dvb transponder for much more than just video. There ought be a means of muxing multiple streams of varying data types through it on a simultaneous shared basis this including various types of voice, video, and data. AF6EP Sent using SMTP. > On Apr 29, 2018, at 2:39 PM, Daniel Cussen <dan(a)post.com> wrote: > > Eric, > > Es hail will not cover USA. It is 10gig down and 2.4 up. It might be launched December 2017 > > The USA based satellite is being worked on by amsat but details are scant as it will be a secret launch and currently secretish position in the sky which may change over its life. It is a digital only satellite and kits or black boxes will be available for 10gig down 5 gig up. Not yet available. > > If you search geostationary amsat you can find more info. > > Regards > >> On 29 Apr 2018 19:32, "Eric Fort" <eric.fort(a)fortconsulting.org> wrote: >> I recently stumbled across a few bits and pieces that there are 2 phase 4 geostationary birds being worked on and going to fly. How can I follow these projects and find more info? >> >> AF6EP >> >> Sent using SMTP. >> _______________________________________________ >> 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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logging sats from expedition
by Jim White 30 Apr '18

30 Apr '18

We are back from St. Barts and the FJ/N0KV expedition and now I have about 110 sat contacts to enter into a logging program then uploaded to LOTW. Question is, what's the simplest logging program (free) that will properly format the adi file for these contacts. We used N1MM for all the HF but it does not seem to have options for entering things like SATMODE, the two bands, and perhaps other data LOTW needs to properly database the contact. Any suggestions welcome. Jim

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AO73/FUNcube-1 Operations
by Graham Shirville 30 Apr '18

30 Apr '18

Hi All, AO73 is now seeing short eclipse periods of around 15 minutes every orbit. The spacecraft is now operating in autonomous mode. ie: full power tlm when in the sun and with the transponder on when in eclipse. The transponder will be switched to continuous operation on Thursday morning. Have fun 73 Graham G3VZV

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Re: [amsat-bb] logging sats from expedition
by Jim White 30 Apr '18

30 Apr '18

Please see the QRZ.COM page for the expedition, QSL info is there. For info, we were uploading the HF contacts to LOTW just about every day and of the 11,000+ HF contacts nearly 40% were confirmed instantly upon our upload. I logged sat contacts on paper and now need to get them into both the master N1MM database and then into LOTW. The master N1MM database is what Barry will confirm paper cards from. Jim On 4/29/2018 7:38 PM, srpt51 wrote: > Hi Jim > > Can I send a QSL and SASE for my contact....I really prefer paper QSL's. > And I don't do LOTW. > > Richard / K4RTS > > > On 4/29/2018 9:30 PM, Jim White wrote: >> We are back from St. Barts and the FJ/N0KV expedition and now I have >> about 110 sat contacts to enter into a logging program then uploaded >> to LOTW. Question is, what's the simplest logging program (free) >> that will properly format the adi file for these contacts. We used >> N1MM for all the HF but it does not seem to have options for entering >> things like SATMODE, the two bands, and perhaps other data LOTW needs >> to properly database the contact. >> >> Any suggestions welcome. >> >> Jim >> >> _______________________________________________ >> 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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Phase 4 sats
by Eric Fort 29 Apr '18

29 Apr '18

I recently stumbled across a few bits and pieces that there are 2 phase 4 geostationary birds being worked on and going to fly. How can I follow these projects and find more info? AF6EP Sent using SMTP.

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Re: [amsat-bb] Zhou Enlai (HA 1) downlink active
by Richard Tejera 29 Apr '18

29 Apr '18

I don't see this in any of the elements sets. Does anyone know what set is in? Rick Tejera K7TEJ Saguaro Astronomy Club www.SaguaroAstro.org Thunderbird Amateur Radio Club www.w7tbc.org On April 29, 2018, at 06:49, Nico Janssen <hamsat(a)xs4all.nl> wrote: The Chinese amateur satellite Zhou Enlai (initially know as Huai'An 1, HA 1) appears to be active on a downlink frequency near 437.650 MHz. Its coordinated downlink frequency for telemetry is 437.350 MHz and for voice 436.950 MHz. For details see: http://www.amsat.org.uk/iaru/ http://space.skyrocket.de/doc_sdat/zhou_enlai.htm This 2U cubesat is object 43156, 2018-008B. Let's see if they can activate its FM repeater and SSTV component. 73, Nico PA0DLO _______________________________________________ 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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Falconsat-3 & Wisp
by Vincenzo Mone 29 Apr '18

29 Apr '18

Hello, anybody can tell me where can I get the update keps for the Falconsat-3 that works with wisp? I have tried to create a txt file with just the Falconsat one but when I try to upload in the GSC program, I get "No Satellite Found". Also is there a tutorial and needs how to operate with it? Thanks 73's de Enzo IK8OZV EasyLog 5 BetaTester EasyLog PDA BetaTester WinBollet BetaTester D.C.I. CheckPoint Regione Campania Skype: ik8ozv8520 ************************************* ******* GSM +39 328 7110193 ******* ****** SMS +39 328 7110193 ****** *************************************

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AO-92 in L-band 0150 utc 29 April 2018
by Mark L. Hammond 29 Apr '18

29 Apr '18

AO-92 is in L-band for next 24 hours. Have fun! Mark L. Hammond [N8MH]

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ANS-119 AMSAT News Service Weekly Bulletins
by Lee McLamb 29 Apr '18

29 Apr '18

AMSAT NEWS SERVICE ANS-119 The AMSAT News Service bulletins are a free, weekly news and infor- mation service of AMSAT North America, The Radio Amateur Satellite Corporation. ANS publishes news related to Amateur Radio in Space including reports on the activities of a worldwide group of Amateur Radio operators who share an active interest in designing, building, launching and communicating through analog and digital Amateur Radio satellites. The news feed on http://www.amsat.org publishes news of Amateur Radio in Space as soon as our volunteers can post it. Please send any amateur satellite news or reports to: ans-editor at amsat.org. In this edition: * AMSAT at the Hamvention -- 2nd Call for volunteers * Digital Communications Conference (DCC) Call for Papers * King’s High School ARISS contact on BBC TV * AMSAT-UK Call for Speakers for Colloquium 2018 * Upcoming ARISS Contact Schedule as of 2018-04-27 SB SAT @ AMSAT $ANS-119.01 ANS-119 AMSAT News Service Weekly Bulletins AMSAT News Service Bulletin 119.01 From AMSAT HQ KENSINGTON, MD. DATE April 29, 2018 To All RADIO AMATEURS BID: $ANS-119.01 AMSAT at the Hamvention -- 2nd Call for volunteers The Hamvention is three weeks away! It is time to be creating your shopping list and making your travel plans. Last year, we had 30 people assist with the AMSAT booth at the Hamvention. We've had a good response so far to our first call for volunteers, but we could really use another 10-15 people. The 2018 Hamvention is May 18-20 in Xenia, Ohio. Would you consider helping AMSAT at the Hamvention this year? The interaction with AMSAT members, satellite operators, designers, and builders makes the whole experience a lot of fun. Meet or renew acquaintances, exchange operating tips, and find out what antennas, software and equipment other AMSAT members use. We currently expect all of the AMSAT senior officers and board members to be there too. If you're an experienced operator, great! We can use you and your experience. If you've never operated a satellite before, but want to learn more, that's OK. We can use your help too. Whether you're available for only a couple of hours or if you can spend the entire weekend with us, your help would be greatly appreciated. Please send an e-mail to Phil, w1eme(a)amsat.org if you can help. Thank you! [ANS thanks AMSAT's Hamvention 2018 Team for the above information] --------------------------------------------------------------------- Digital Communications Conference (DCC) Call for Papers Technical papers are solicited for presentation at the ARRL and TAPR Digital Communications Conference (DCC) and publication in the Conference Proceedings. Annual conference proceedings are published by the ARRL. Presentation at the conference is not required for publication. Submission of papers are due by July 31st, 2018 and should be submitted to Maty Weinberg, ARRL 225 Main Street Newington, CT 06111 or via the Internet to maty(a)arrl.org The ARRL and TAPR DCC is an international forum for radio amateurs to meet, publish their work, and present new ideas and techniques. This year, the DCC is in Albuquerque, New Mexico, September 14- 16. Presenters and attendees will have the opportunity to exchange ideas and learn about recent hardware and software advances, theories, experimental results, and practical applications. Topics include, but are not limited to: • Software Defined Radio (SDR) • Digital voice (D-Star, P25, WinDRM, FDMDV, DRMDV, G4GUO) • Digital satellite communications • Global position system • Precise Timing • Automatic Packet Reporting System (APRS) • Short messaging (a mode of APRS) • Digital Signal Processing (DSP) • HF digital modes • Internet interoperability with Amateur Radio networks • Spread spectrum • IEEE 802.11 and other Part 15 license-exempt systems adaptable for Amateur Radio • Using TCP/IP networking over Amateur Radio • Mesh and peer to peer wireless networking • Emergency and Homeland Defense backup digital communications in Amateur Radio • Updates on AX.25 and other wireless networking protocols • Topics that advanced the Amateur Radio art Go to https://tinyurl.com/y7wgm6vh to view the guidelines for paper submissions [ANS thanks the TAPR PSR for the above information] --------------------------------------------------------------------- King’s High School ARISS contact on BBC TV On April 19 student Eleanor Griffin led the live question and answer session between King’s High School and Warwick Preparatory School (GB4KHS) and astronaut Ricky Arnold KE5DAU on the International Space Station (NA1SS). King’s High School strongly encourage their girls to develop their interests both inside and outside the classroom. This culture of empowerment led one of their girls, Eleanor Griffin, to apply to ARISS Europe (Amateur Radio on the International Space Station) for a highly prestigious link-up to the International Space Station. When Eleanor Griffin was selected to hold a space conversation with an astronaut, she was inspired to set up the Warwick Mars Project, for students across the Warwick Independent Schools Foundation, to further interest in Space Science. Eleanor says: “The moon landings belong to the generation of our grandparents, and the International Space Station to our parents. What will happen in our generation? Will Mankind travel to another planet?” After the ISS contact when asked what this incredible experience had taught her Eleanor replied “Just do it! No one is going to stop you, if you just go and pursue your dreams, you really can do anything.” Watch the BBC TV news item broadcast on Midlands Today @bbcmtd. Fast forward to 18:45 into the recording at https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/b09z9tw6/midlands-today-evening- news-19042018 In this video the students present their work and activities that lead up the contact, followed at 12:11 by a presentation by ARISS Operations UK team lead Ciaran Morgan M0XTD with the ISS contact commencing at 31:32 into the video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HpVc1ikj4pE Amateur Radio on the International Space Station (ARISS) http://www.ariss.org/apply-to-host-an-ariss-contact.html https://twitter.com/ARISS_status King’s High School Warwick https://twitter.com/KHSWarwick [ANS thanks AMSAT-UK for the above information] --------------------------------------------------------------------- AMSAT-UK Call for Speakers for Colloquium 2018 This is a call for speakers for the AMSAT-UK International Space Colloquium 2018 which, will be held this year on 13-14 October, in conjunction with the RSGB Convention at Kents Hill Park Conference Centre, Milton Keynes, MK7 6BZ, United Kingdom . AMSAT-UK invites speakers, to cover topics about Amateur satellites, CubeSats, Nanosats, space and associated activities, for this event. They are also invited to submit papers for subsequent publishing on the AMSAT-UK web site or in Oscar News. We appreciate that it is not always possible to give a firm indication of attendance at this stage but expressions of interest would be appreciated. Submissions should be sent via e-mail to: dave(a)g4dpz.me.uk AMSAT-UK also invite anyone with requests for Program Topics to submit them as soon as possible to G4DPZ. Invitations for any papers on specific subjects will be included in the future call. Likewise if anyone knows of a good speaker, please send contact and other information to G4DPZ. [ANS thanks Dave, G4DPZ, for the above information] --------------------------------------------------------------------- Upcoming ARISS Contact Schedule as of 2018-04-27 Mill Springs Academy, Alpharetta, GA, direct via WA4MSA The ISS callsign is presently scheduled to be NA1SS The scheduled astronaut is Scott Tingle KG5NZA Contact is a go for: Thu 2018-05-03 15:47:30 UTC 25 deg Students for the Exploration & Development of Space, College Station, TX, direct via W5QZ The ISS callsign is presently scheduled to be NA1SS The scheduled astronaut is Scott Tingle KG5NZA Contact is a go for: Thu 2018-05-03 17:22:31 UTC 47 deg [ANS thanks Charlie, AJ9N, for the above information] --------------------------------------------------------------------- /EX In addition to regular membership, AMSAT offers membership in the President's Club. Members of the President's Club, as sustaining donors to AMSAT Project Funds, will be eligible to receive addi- tional benefits. Application forms are available from the AMSAT Office. Primary and secondary school students are eligible for membership at one-half the standard yearly rate. Post-secondary school students enrolled in at least half time status shall be eligible for the stu- dent rate for a maximum of 6 post-secondary years in this status. Contact Martha at the AMSAT Office for additional student membership information. 73, This week's ANS Editor, Lee McLamb, KT4TZ kt4tz at amsat dot org

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