October 2019 - AMSAT-BB - mailman.amsat.org

cube sat model
by Bob- W7LRD 07 May '21

07 May '21

Hi All-Is there a cube sat model, mock up etc, available anywhere 73 Bob W7LRD

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AMSAT: RFI from LED bulbs?
by Robert Bruninga 19 Jul '20

19 Jul '20

I am hearing reports of RFI from these LED bulbs. Not just HF, but also VHF. If you can make any quantitative assessments of such RFI, please let me know. And the amazing thing is that at VHF you will never notice it because RFI is noise power and it is noise power that keeps a squelch CLOSED. Manuallly open the squelch and sometimes RFI will show full scale on the S meter yet not open the squelch. And on my radios, when the squelch is closed, the S meter is inactive and shows 0. Bob Bruninga, WB4APR

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Re: [amsat-bb] AO92 L/V mode??
by Fernando Ramirez 19 Feb '20

19 Feb '20

> Hi Perry! > > AO-92 was kept in U/V mode in order to allow operators more opportunities > to work N6O/mm from rare grid DM02. The operation will last only one day. > > The decision was announced over the AMSAT Twitter and Facebook accounts. I > don't recall or can't find if it was posted on the -BB. Might be a good > idea for next time. > > 73 > Fernando KF7R > > On Sun, Sep 22, 2019, 12:52 AM Perry Yantis via AMSAT-BB < > amsat-bb(a)amsat.org> wrote: > >> I stayed up late tonight to work AO92 L/V mode only to find that it was >> still in L/V mode.Then I got on EO88 a few minutes later and was told that >> L/V mode would be on Wednesday this week.It would be nice it this >> information was posted on the BBS BEFORE the weekend gets here.Also why the >> change anyway????? >> Perry WB8OTH >> >> py41(a)att.net >> sent from my Apple Macbook Pro >> _______________________________________________ >> 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: https://www.amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb >> >

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AO92 L/V mode??
by Perry Yantis 19 Feb '20

19 Feb '20

I stayed up late tonight to work AO92 L/V mode only to find that it was still in L/V mode.Then I got on EO88 a few minutes later and was told that L/V mode would be on Wednesday this week.It would be nice it this information was posted on the BBS BEFORE the weekend gets here.Also why the change anyway????? Perry WB8OTH py41(a)att.net sent from my Apple Macbook Pro

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Re: [amsat-bb] IC-9700 & FoxTelem 1.08p
by Alan 02 Nov '19

02 Nov '19

Kevin, I just played your recording through 1.08p. Recovered 25 frames, which is about what you expect. More evidence there is another variable involved. 73, Alan WA4SCA <-----Original Message----- <From: AMSAT-BB [mailto:amsat-bb-bounces@amsat.org] On Behalf Of Kevin <via AMSAT-BB <Sent: Wednesday, October 30, 2019 22:45 PM <To: amsat-bb(a)amsat.org <Subject: Re: [amsat-bb] IC-9700 & foxtelem 1.08p < <Chris, < The 9700 outputs a 12khz IF signal that is passed to the internal <codec and then out the USB port and windows treats it as a soundcard. < I used audacity to create about a 2min file and then read it in on <1.07y to verify it is good. < I uploaded it to dropbox and the link is < https://www.dropbox.com/s/eh5bya72y8gfskt/fox1.wav?dl=0 < <it was recorded at 48000 and has been saved as a wav < <Thanks <Kevin wa7fwf < <On 10/30/2019 13:59, Chris Thompson via AMSAT-BB wrote: <> I have tried to reproduce this, but I do not have a 9700 so it is hard. So <> far I can not work out what is wrong. <> <> Can someone describe the setup with the 9700? How is the audio read into <> the computer and sent to FoxTelem? Is FoxTelem reading it from a sound <> card? Or what looks like a sound card? <> <> Can someone use Audacity and record some audio for me to test with? Try <to <> record it at the sample rate you use in FoxTelem. e.g. if you set FoxTelem <> to IQ and 48000 samples per second, then set Audacity to 48000 too. <> <> thanks <> Chris <> <> On Wed, Oct 30, 2019 at 1:23 PM jeff griffin via AMSAT-BB < <> amsat-bb(a)amsat.org> wrote: <> <>> I'm going to wait for the fix for the 9700. In the meantime I'm now <>> collecting telemetry with my FIAB with a eggbeater antenna setup that I'm <>> going to leave up here for the winter. I'm seeing a much better decode <rate <>> with 1.08p over 1.07y, about 2 to 1. So I'm seeing 1.08 is clearly better <>> then 1.07. Thanks Chris! <>> <>> 73 Jeff kb2m <>> <>> -----Original Message----- <>> From: AMSAT-BB [mailto:amsat-bb-bounces@amsat.org] On Behalf Of <Kevin via <>> AMSAT-BB <>> Sent: Wednesday, October 30, 2019 12:54 PM <>> To: amsat-bb(a)amsat.org <>> Subject: Re: [amsat-bb] IC-9700 & foxtelem 1.08p <>> <>> Hi Alan and everyone else that replied, <>> <>> Windows Sinc also has zero decodes, tried all decoder modes. <>> <>> for now 1.07y FTW <>> <>> Thanks <>> Kevin <>> <>> <>> On 10/29/2019 23:20, Alan wrote: <>>> I you are using the Raised Cosine decoder, try the Windows Sinc instead. <>>> <>>> 73, <>>> <>>> Alan <>>> <>>> WA4SCA <>>> <>>> *From: *Kevin via AMSAT-BB <mailto:amsat-bb@amsat.org> <>>> *Sent: *Wednesday, October 30, 2019 12:21 AM <>>> *To: *amsat-bb(a)amsat.org <mailto:amsat-bb@amsat.org> <>>> *Subject: *[amsat-bb] IC-9700 & foxtelem 1.08p <>>> <>>> Hi All, <>>> <>>> Any IC-9700 users out there that have switched to foxtelem 1.08p <>>> <>>> using USB and IQ mode? I see a good eye but get zero decodes, dropping <>>> <>>> back to 1.07y and it all starts working again. <>>> <>>> 73 <>>> <>>> Kevin WA7FWF <>>> <>>> _______________________________________________ <>>> <>>> 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: https://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: https://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: https://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: https://www.amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb

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Secondary mission ideas
by Andrew Glasbrenner 01 Nov '19

01 Nov '19

I just had a super call with a university program flying a mission using SDRs. We talked about licensing and coordination issues, and discussed ideas for a secondary two-way mission that they want to do. What would you like to see, repeater, transponder, BBS, digital voice, digipeater? Downlink would be on 2m, and would probably be limited to 20-25khz wide. Other ideas? Something new and different? Let's have a civilized discussion about what they could try, as they seem to be an eager and capable bunch. 73, Drew KO4MA

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SetPC32 12.8d setup
by Jim White 31 Oct '19

31 Oct '19

Noticing the advert in the Journal and seeing a couple of features that looks useful I downloaded and installed it. Questions: It forced me to uninstall the old version before installing 12.8d. Once installed I had to reconfig everything local like station location, rotor and CAT interfaces, display and operational options... Is that correct or did I miss something that would have made this easier? Jim

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AMSAT Seeks Webmaster, Website Content Managers, and Online Store Co-Manager
by Robert Bankston 31 Oct '19

31 Oct '19

AMSAT is in the process of redesigning its website and is looking to immediately fill key volunteer member additions to its digital communications team. Available positions include a Webmaster, Content Managers, and an Online Store Co-Manager. Candidates must have experience with Wordpress and be a current AMSAT member. Webmaster: The Webmaster works as an integral member of the AMSAT Digital Communications Team in planning, organizing, implementing, and supporting strategic web technologies. Under minimal supervision, the Webmaster collaborates with the Digital Communications team and AMSAT Development to facilitate ongoing content creation, development of standards, and overall management of AMSAT’s website and member portal. The primary objectives of the Webmaster are to ensure that AMSAT’s digital presence accurately portrays the character, quality and heritage of AMSAT, provide an efficient user experience, and serve to increase recruitment and financial contributions. Web Content Managers: Web Content Managers ensure AMSAT's website and webpages follow best content practices and meet the diverse needs of internal and external customers. As part of the AMSAT Digital Communications Team, Website Content Managers must understand the organizational needs, map them to the end-user needs and work with applicable AMSAT departments to create content strategy and plan for individual webpages. Online Store Co-Manager: The Online Store Co-Manager updates and refreshes the AMSAT Store when new merchandise becomes available, deletes merchandise when no longer available, and updates pricing and shipping information when necessary. Experience in WooCommerce is required. If you want to be a part of the solution in delivering the quality web services AMSAT members deserve, we could sure use your help. Please contact the AMSAT VP of User Services at ke4al (at) yahoo (dot) com. 73, Robert Bankston, KE4AL Vice-President, User Services Radio Amateur Satellite Corporation (AMSAT)

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FOR SALE: IC-9100
by Richard Lawn 31 Oct '19

31 Oct '19

I finally decided to put the 9100 up for sale on QTH.com. Anyone interested please check it out. I need to pay for some new 23cm gear hi hi! 73 Rick, W2JAZ

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Out of the office
by Martha 31 Oct '19

31 Oct '19

I will be out of the office tomorrow. -- 73- Martha

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