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Re: Update - SSTV & APRS packets from BGS ARPIT payload on POEM-4 platform
by Frank G 10 Jan '25

10 Jan '25

19:20z pass USA FN30 max ele 17 deg. Nothing heard on either frequency. Using my normal satellite station. 73 Frank WA2NDV ________________________________ From: Greg D via AMSAT-BB <amsat-bb(a)amsat.org> Sent: Friday, January 10, 2025 12:51 PM To: Subramani BA <vu2wmy.mani(a)gmail.com> Cc: amsat-bb(a)amsat.org <amsat-bb(a)amsat.org>; info(a)amsatindia.org <info(a)amsatindia.org> Subject: [AMSAT-BB] Re: Update - SSTV & APRS packets from BGS ARPIT payload on POEM-4 platform Hi Mani, We just had a relatively low pass to the north-west here in CM98. 16 degrees up, about 17:35z. Nothing heard with my beam antenna (2 x 8 elements CP) on 145.870 FM. Is the downlink on continuously, or on a timer? Perhaps we just missed it? Greg KO6TH Subramani BA via AMSAT-BB wrote: It is planned to switch 'ON' the BGS ARPIT Payload on-board PSLV POEM-4 platform, today 10th January 2025. Time Switch ON - 15:15 UT Time Switch OFF - 00:30 UT. We would greatly appreciate reception reports from our Ham Radio fraternity. Reports can kindly be sent to : info(a)amsatindia.org<mailto:[email protected]> Mani VU2WMY Director - Educational Out-Reach Programme. On Thu, 9 Jan, 2025, 12:30 Subramani BA via AMSAT-BB, <amsat-bb(a)amsat.org<mailto:[email protected]>> wrote: Hi everyone, BGS ARPIT - an Amateur Radio payload jointly developed by SJCIT, UPARC (Upagrah Amateur Radio Club-VU2URC) & AMSAT-INDIA was launched on 30th December 2024 by India's PSLV C-60 launch vehicle. This payload is fastened to the last stage of the PSLV engine. This spent last stage of PSLV is often used as an 'Experimental Platform' called 'POEM' (PSLV Orbital Experimental Module). This is the 4th such experimental module. Since 31st December, BGS ARPIT is made 'ON' only over India and we have been receiving very good and encouraging signal reception reports, Today, for the first time, it is decided to turn it 'ON' over Europe and keep it on for a while. We request our Amateur Radio fraternity over Europe and along its footprint path to look out for the signals. We would greatly appreciate the signal reception report. Time 'Switch ON' : 11:15 UT Time 'Switch OFF' : 13:15 UT Object : POEM-4 Payload : BGS ARPIT NORAD No : 62461 Frequency : 145.870 MHz (IARU Coordinated) Mode : NFM Data : 1. Pre recorded audio message : 2. Greeting Message & limited TM in APRS Packet format : 3. Pre loaded SSTV Images This payload will be turned 'ON' over other parts of the Globe, in the coming days. Thanks in advance Mani VU2WMY Director-Educational Outreach Programme AMSAT-INDIA ----------------------------------------------------------- Sent via AMSAT-BB(a)amsat.org<http://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. Acceptable Use and Privacy Policies available at https://www.amsat.org/about-amsat/ View archives of this mailing list at https://mailman.amsat.org/hyperkitty/list/[email protected] To unsubscribe send an email to amsat-bb-leave(a)amsat.org<http://amsat.org> Manage all of your AMSAT-NA mailing list preferences at https://mailman.amsat.org ----------------------------------------------------------- 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. Acceptable Use and Privacy Policies available at https://www.amsat.org/about-amsat/ View archives of this mailing list at https://mailman.amsat.org/hyperkitty/list/[email protected] To unsubscribe send an email to amsat-bb-leave(a)amsat.org Manage all of your AMSAT-NA mailing list preferences at https://mailman.amsat.org

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Re: Update - SSTV & APRS packets from BGS ARPIT payload on POEM-4 platform
by Greg D 10 Jan '25

10 Jan '25

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Re: Update - SSTV & APRS packets from BGS ARPIT payload on POEM-4 platform
by Subramani BA 10 Jan '25

10 Jan '25

Thanks for your observations dear Vince. We'll look into the issue. On Fri, 10 Jan, 2025, 21:42 Vince Fiscus, KB7ADL via AMSAT-BB, < amsat-bb(a)amsat.org> wrote: > At 01:58 PM 1/10/2025 +0000, you wrote: > >It is planned to switch 'ON' the BGS ARPIT Payload on-board PSLV POEM-4 > >platform, today 10th January 2025. > > > >Time Switch ON - 15:15 UT > >Time Switch OFF - 00:30 UT. > > > >We would greatly appreciate reception reports from our Ham Radio > fraternity.Â > > > I stepped outside with an HT & rubber duck, to see if I could > hear it. It was a nearly over head pass here in grid DN55. > > Didn't hear anything. Maybe need gain antennas. > > 73 KB7ADL > > > > ----------------------------------------------------------- > > 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. > Acceptable Use and Privacy Policies available at > https://www.amsat.org/about-amsat/ > > View archives of this mailing list at > https://mailman.amsat.org/hyperkitty/list/[email protected] > To unsubscribe send an email to amsat-bb-leave(a)amsat.org > Manage all of your AMSAT-NA mailing list preferences at > https://mailman.amsat.org >

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Re: Update - SSTV & APRS packets from BGS ARPIT payload on POEM-4 platform
by Vince Fiscus, KB7ADL 10 Jan '25

10 Jan '25

At 01:58 PM 1/10/2025 +0000, you wrote: >It is planned to switch 'ON' the BGS ARPIT Payload on-board PSLV POEM-4 >platform, today 10th January 2025. > >Time Switch ON - 15:15 UT >Time Switch OFF - 00:30 UT. > >We would greatly appreciate reception reports from our Ham Radio fraternity.Â I stepped outside with an HT & rubber duck, to see if I could hear it. It was a nearly over head pass here in grid DN55. Didn't hear anything. Maybe need gain antennas. 73 KB7ADL

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Re: SSTV & APRS packets from BGS ARPIT payload on POEM-4 platform
by David Spoelstra 09 Jan '25

09 Jan '25

The Robot36 app also does Robot 72. -David, N9KT On Thu, Jan 9, 2025 at 3:03 AM Jon via AMSAT-BB <amsat-bb(a)amsat.org> wrote: > Thanks a lot Nitin for the quick response. So the Robot 36 app which we > use for receiving SSTV from ARISS will not be useful? Both audio message > and SSTV are on 145.870 MHz? > > I could not understand digipeating via ARISS. Then ARISS should also be in > range? Anyway I am not much concerned now as I do not have a setup for APRS. > > 73 > Jon VU2JO > > On Thu, Jan 9, 2025 at 1:10 PM Nitin Muttin <vu3tyg(a)yahoo.co.in> wrote: > >> Yes it will ne ON during the 6.30pm IST pass. The sequence is as below on >> 145.870 FM >> >> 1. Prerecorded audio message >> 2. APRS Beacon on 145.870 post which payload will switch to 145.825 for 1 >> minute for APRS Digipeates (Via ARISS) >> 3. SSTV transmissions (10 Images) starting with PD120 next image with >> Robot 72 and alternating. >> >> This entire sequence will repeat for 15 minutes. >> >> Please note the schedule for January 9th 2025 only >> >> Time 'Switch ON' : 11:15 UT >> Time 'Switch OFF' : 13:15 UT >> >> Reception reports can be sent to info(a)amsatindia.org and >> vu3tyg(a)yahoo.co.in >> >> 73 >> Nitin [VU2JEK] >> Secretary, AMSAT INDIA >> >> On Thursday 9 January, 2025 at 12:47:06 pm IST, Jon via AMSAT-BB < >> amsat-bb(a)amsat.org> wrote: >> >> >> Thanks a lot for this wonderful news Mani. >> >> A couple of quick questions: >> 1. There is a high elevation pass in my region (MK71vg) at 6.30 pm IST >> today as per N2YO.COM (https://www.n2yo.com/passes/?s=62461#). Will the >> transmission be on? >> 2. Are the audio message, APRS and SSTV transmissions in sequence during >> the same pass? Is SSTV in PD-120 format? >> >> 73 >> >> Jon, VU2JO >> >> On Thu, Jan 9, 2025 at 12:30 PM Subramani BA via AMSAT-BB < >> amsat-bb(a)amsat.org> wrote: >> >> Hi everyone, >> BGS ARPIT - an Amateur Radio payload jointly developed by SJCIT, UPARC >> (Upagrah Amateur Radio Club-VU2URC) & AMSAT-INDIA was launched on 30th >> December 2024 by India's PSLV C-60 launch vehicle. This payload is fastened >> to the last stage of the PSLV engine. This spent last stage of PSLV is >> often used as an 'Experimental Platform' called 'POEM' (PSLV Orbital >> Experimental Module). This is the 4th such experimental module. >> Since 31st December, BGS ARPIT is made 'ON' only over India and we have >> been receiving very good and encouraging signal reception reports, >> Today, for the first time, it is decided to turn it 'ON' over Europe and >> keep it on for a while. >> We request our Amateur Radio fraternity over Europe and along its >> footprint path to look out for the signals. We would greatly appreciate the >> signal reception report. >> >> Time 'Switch ON' : 11:15 UT >> Time 'Switch OFF' : 13:15 UT >> Object : POEM-4 >> Payload : BGS ARPIT >> NORAD No : 62461 >> Frequency : 145.870 MHz (IARU Coordinated) >> Mode : NFM >> Data : 1. Pre recorded audio message >> : 2. Greeting Message & limited TM in APRS Packet >> format >> : 3. Pre loaded SSTV Images >> >> This payload will be turned 'ON' over other parts of the Globe, in the >> coming days. >> >> Thanks in advance >> >> Mani VU2WMY >> Director-Educational Outreach Programme >> AMSAT-INDIA >> >> >> >> >> >> ----------------------------------------------------------- >> >> Sent via AMSAT-BB(a)amsat.org. 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Re: SSTV & APRS packets from BGS ARPIT payload on POEM-4 platform
by Nitin Muttin 09 Jan '25

09 Jan '25

Thanks Tom, Appreciate the help. 73 Nitin [VU2JEK] On Thursday 9 January, 2025 at 05:36:57 pm IST, Tomasz Blazej via AMSAT-BB <amsat-bb(a)amsat.org> wrote: Pass over Poland:https://x.com/Tomek_SP5LOT/status/1877324893697573282 73! Good job.Tom SP5LOT czw., 9 sty 2025 o 12:55 Subramani BA via AMSAT-BB <amsat-bb(a)amsat.org> napisał(a): TLE for POEM-4 (NORAD No 62461) can be found:https://celestrak.org/NORAD/elements/gp.php?GROUP=last-30-days&FORMAT… On Thu, Jan 9, 2025 at 12:30 PM Subramani BA via AMSAT-BB <amsat-bb(a)amsat.org> wrote: Hi everyone,BGS ARPIT - an Amateur Radio payload jointly developed by SJCIT, UPARC (Upagrah Amateur Radio Club-VU2URC) & AMSAT-INDIA was launched on 30th December 2024 by India's PSLV C-60 launch vehicle. This payload is fastened to the last stage of the PSLV engine. This spent last stage of PSLV is often used as an 'Experimental Platform' called 'POEM' (PSLV Orbital Experimental Module). This is the 4th such experimental module.Since 31st December, BGS ARPIT is made 'ON' only over India and we have been receiving very good and encouraging signal reception reports,Today, for the first time, it is decided to turn it 'ON' over Europe and keep it on for a while. We request our Amateur Radio fraternity over Europe and along its footprint path to look out for the signals. We would greatly appreciate the signal reception report. Time 'Switch ON' : 11:15 UTTime 'Switch OFF' : 13:15 UTObject : POEM-4Payload : BGS ARPIT NORAD No : 62461Frequency : 145.870 MHz (IARU Coordinated)Mode : NFMData : 1. Pre recorded audio message : 2. Greeting Message & limited TM in APRS Packet format : 3. Pre loaded SSTV Images This payload will be turned 'ON' over other parts of the Globe, in the coming days. Thanks in advance Mani VU2WMYDirector-Educational Outreach ProgrammeAMSAT-INDIA ----------------------------------------------------------- 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. Acceptable Use and Privacy Policies available at https://www.amsat.org/about-amsat/ View archives of this mailing list at https://mailman.amsat.org/hyperkitty/list/[email protected] To unsubscribe send an email to amsat-bb-leave(a)amsat.org Manage all of your AMSAT-NA mailing list preferences at https://mailman.amsat.org ----------------------------------------------------------- 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. Acceptable Use and Privacy Policies available at https://www.amsat.org/about-amsat/ View archives of this mailing list at https://mailman.amsat.org/hyperkitty/list/[email protected] To unsubscribe send an email to amsat-bb-leave(a)amsat.org Manage all of your AMSAT-NA mailing list preferences at https://mailman.amsat.org ----------------------------------------------------------- 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. Acceptable Use and Privacy Policies available at https://www.amsat.org/about-amsat/ View archives of this mailing list at https://mailman.amsat.org/hyperkitty/list/[email protected] To unsubscribe send an email to amsat-bb-leave(a)amsat.org Manage all of your AMSAT-NA mailing list preferences at https://mailman.amsat.org

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Re: SATpcb32 Help
by nick 09 Jan '25

09 Jan '25

Hello AMSAT-ers I am having issues with my labjack and Yaesu 5500dc rotator . Every thing works except the R button does not activate the rotator. The Labjack is wired to the add on board attached to the labjack . Satpc32 does control the rotator . I can manually add in the a zel like shown below However, when I select a sat in view and press the R button there is no response . I conclude the Labjack is connected to the software but is not active when a sat is in view. Suggestions? nick Cell 337 258 2527 Helping UL become a world Class Engineering and Educational School Disagree I Learn From: Paul Andrews via AMSAT-BB <amsat-bb(a)amsat.org <mailto:[email protected]> > Sent: Sunday, January 05, 2025 3:13 PM To: nick <quadpugh(a)bellsouth.net <mailto:[email protected]> > Cc: amsat-bb(a)amsat.org <mailto:[email protected]> Subject: [AMSAT-BB] Re: SATpcb32 Help Is the LabJack wired directly to the G5500 or is the LabJack wired to the G5500 control box? 73 - Paul - W2HRO On Sun, Jan 5, 2025 at 12:32 PM nick via AMSAT-BB <amsat-bb(a)amsat.org <mailto:[email protected]> > wrote: I am running win11 and a new rotator Yaesu 5500dc with a lab jack . I can use the manual controls to point the antenna but when I choose a satellite in view and set it active the rotator fails to activities when in click the R button. Plea help with suggestions? 73”s and tnx inadvance nick Cell 337 258 2527 Helping UL become a world Class Engineering and Educational School Disagree I Learn ----------------------------------------------------------- Sent via AMSAT-BB(a)amsat.org <http://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. Acceptable Use and Privacy Policies available at https://www.amsat.org/about-amsat/ View archives of this mailing list at https://mailman.amsat.org/hyperkitty/list/[email protected] To unsubscribe send an email to amsat-bb-leave(a)amsat.org <http://amsat.org> Manage all of your AMSAT-NA mailing list preferences at https://mailman.amsat.org

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Re: SSTV & APRS packets from BGS ARPIT payload on POEM-4 platform
by Jean Marc Momple 09 Jan '25

09 Jan '25

Hi Mani, Great and happy new year 2025. Let me know if ever Txing over 3B8 would be great to listen to your bird. 73 Jean Marc (3B8DU) > On Jan 9, 2025, at 3:55 PM, Subramani BA via AMSAT-BB <amsat-bb(a)amsat.org> wrote: > > TLE for POEM-4 (NORAD No 62461) can be found: > https://celestrak.org/NORAD/elements/gp.php?GROUP=last-30-days&FORMAT=tle <https://celestrak.org/NORAD/elements/gp.php?GROUP=last-30-days&FORMAT=tle> > > > On Thu, Jan 9, 2025 at 12:30 PM Subramani BA via AMSAT-BB <amsat-bb(a)amsat.org <mailto:[email protected]>> wrote: > Hi everyone, > BGS ARPIT - an Amateur Radio payload jointly developed by SJCIT, UPARC (Upagrah Amateur Radio Club-VU2URC) & AMSAT-INDIA was launched on 30th December 2024 by India's PSLV C-60 launch vehicle. This payload is fastened to the last stage of the PSLV engine. This spent last stage of PSLV is often used as an 'Experimental Platform' called 'POEM' (PSLV Orbital Experimental Module). This is the 4th such experimental module. > Since 31st December, BGS ARPIT is made 'ON' only over India and we have been receiving very good and encouraging signal reception reports, > Today, for the first time, it is decided to turn it 'ON' over Europe and keep it on for a while. > We request our Amateur Radio fraternity over Europe and along its footprint path to look out for the signals. We would greatly appreciate the signal reception report. > > Time 'Switch ON' : 11:15 UT > Time 'Switch OFF' : 13:15 UT > Object : POEM-4 > Payload : BGS ARPIT > NORAD No : 62461 > Frequency : 145.870 MHz (IARU Coordinated) > Mode : NFM > Data : 1. Pre recorded audio message > : 2. Greeting Message & limited TM in APRS Packet format > : 3. Pre loaded SSTV Images > > This payload will be turned 'ON' over other parts of the Globe, in the coming days. > > Thanks in advance > > Mani VU2WMY > Director-Educational Outreach Programme > AMSAT-INDIA > > > > > > ----------------------------------------------------------- > > Sent via AMSAT-BB(a)amsat.org <http://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. > Acceptable Use and Privacy Policies available at https://www.amsat.org/about-amsat/ <https://www.amsat.org/about-amsat/> > > View archives of this mailing list at > https://mailman.amsat.org/hyperkitty/list/[email protected] <https://mailman.amsat.org/hyperkitty/list/[email protected]> > To unsubscribe send an email to amsat-bb-leave(a)amsat.org <http://amsat.org/> > Manage all of your AMSAT-NA mailing list preferences at https://mailman.amsat.org <https://mailman.amsat.org/> > ----------------------------------------------------------- > > 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. > Acceptable Use and Privacy Policies available at https://www.amsat.org/about-amsat/ > > View archives of this mailing list at > https://mailman.amsat.org/hyperkitty/list/[email protected] > To unsubscribe send an email to amsat-bb-leave(a)amsat.org > Manage all of your AMSAT-NA mailing list preferences at https://mailman.amsat.org

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Re: SSTV & APRS packets from BGS ARPIT payload on POEM-4 platform
by Subramani BA 09 Jan '25

09 Jan '25

Thank you dear Tom for the wonderful audio, packet and SSTV capture. On Thu, 9 Jan, 2025, 17:36 Tomasz Blazej via AMSAT-BB, <amsat-bb(a)amsat.org> wrote: > Pass over Poland: > https://x.com/Tomek_SP5LOT/status/1877324893697573282 > > 73! Good job. > Tom SP5LOT > > czw., 9 sty 2025 o 12:55 Subramani BA via AMSAT-BB <amsat-bb(a)amsat.org> > napisał(a): > >> TLE for POEM-4 (NORAD No 62461) can be found: >> https://celestrak.org/NORAD/elements/gp.php?GROUP=last-30-days&FORMAT=tle >> >> >> On Thu, Jan 9, 2025 at 12:30 PM Subramani BA via AMSAT-BB < >> amsat-bb(a)amsat.org> wrote: >> >>> Hi everyone, >>> BGS ARPIT - an Amateur Radio payload jointly developed by SJCIT, UPARC >>> (Upagrah Amateur Radio Club-VU2URC) & AMSAT-INDIA was launched on 30th >>> December 2024 by India's PSLV C-60 launch vehicle. This payload is fastened >>> to the last stage of the PSLV engine. This spent last stage of PSLV is >>> often used as an 'Experimental Platform' called 'POEM' (PSLV Orbital >>> Experimental Module). This is the 4th such experimental module. >>> Since 31st December, BGS ARPIT is made 'ON' only over India and we have >>> been receiving very good and encouraging signal reception reports, >>> Today, for the first time, it is decided to turn it 'ON' over Europe and >>> keep it on for a while. >>> We request our Amateur Radio fraternity over Europe and along its >>> footprint path to look out for the signals. We would greatly appreciate the >>> signal reception report. >>> >>> Time 'Switch ON' : 11:15 UT >>> Time 'Switch OFF' : 13:15 UT >>> Object : POEM-4 >>> Payload : BGS ARPIT >>> NORAD No : 62461 >>> Frequency : 145.870 MHz (IARU Coordinated) >>> Mode : NFM >>> Data : 1. Pre recorded audio message >>> : 2. Greeting Message & limited TM in APRS Packet >>> format >>> : 3. Pre loaded SSTV Images >>> >>> This payload will be turned 'ON' over other parts of the Globe, in the >>> coming days. >>> >>> Thanks in advance >>> >>> Mani VU2WMY >>> Director-Educational Outreach Programme >>> AMSAT-INDIA >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> ----------------------------------------------------------- >>> >>> 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. >>> Acceptable Use and Privacy Policies available at >>> https://www.amsat.org/about-amsat/ >>> >>> View archives of this mailing list at >>> https://mailman.amsat.org/hyperkitty/list/[email protected] >>> To unsubscribe send an email to amsat-bb-leave(a)amsat.org >>> Manage all of your AMSAT-NA mailing list preferences at >>> https://mailman.amsat.org >> >> >> ----------------------------------------------------------- >> >> 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. >> Acceptable Use and Privacy Policies available at >> https://www.amsat.org/about-amsat/ >> >> View archives of this mailing list at >> https://mailman.amsat.org/hyperkitty/list/[email protected] >> To unsubscribe send an email to amsat-bb-leave(a)amsat.org >> Manage all of your AMSAT-NA mailing list preferences at >> https://mailman.amsat.org > > > ----------------------------------------------------------- > > 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. > Acceptable Use and Privacy Policies available at > https://www.amsat.org/about-amsat/ > > View archives of this mailing list at > https://mailman.amsat.org/hyperkitty/list/[email protected] > To unsubscribe send an email to amsat-bb-leave(a)amsat.org > Manage all of your AMSAT-NA mailing list preferences at > https://mailman.amsat.org

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Re: SSTV & APRS packets from BGS ARPIT payload on POEM-4 platform
by Tomasz Blazej 09 Jan '25

09 Jan '25

Pass over Poland: https://x.com/Tomek_SP5LOT/status/1877324893697573282 73! Good job. Tom SP5LOT czw., 9 sty 2025 o 12:55 Subramani BA via AMSAT-BB <amsat-bb(a)amsat.org> napisał(a): > TLE for POEM-4 (NORAD No 62461) can be found: > https://celestrak.org/NORAD/elements/gp.php?GROUP=last-30-days&FORMAT=tle > > > On Thu, Jan 9, 2025 at 12:30 PM Subramani BA via AMSAT-BB < > amsat-bb(a)amsat.org> wrote: > >> Hi everyone, >> BGS ARPIT - an Amateur Radio payload jointly developed by SJCIT, UPARC >> (Upagrah Amateur Radio Club-VU2URC) & AMSAT-INDIA was launched on 30th >> December 2024 by India's PSLV C-60 launch vehicle. This payload is fastened >> to the last stage of the PSLV engine. This spent last stage of PSLV is >> often used as an 'Experimental Platform' called 'POEM' (PSLV Orbital >> Experimental Module). This is the 4th such experimental module. >> Since 31st December, BGS ARPIT is made 'ON' only over India and we have >> been receiving very good and encouraging signal reception reports, >> Today, for the first time, it is decided to turn it 'ON' over Europe and >> keep it on for a while. >> We request our Amateur Radio fraternity over Europe and along its >> footprint path to look out for the signals. We would greatly appreciate the >> signal reception report. >> >> Time 'Switch ON' : 11:15 UT >> Time 'Switch OFF' : 13:15 UT >> Object : POEM-4 >> Payload : BGS ARPIT >> NORAD No : 62461 >> Frequency : 145.870 MHz (IARU Coordinated) >> Mode : NFM >> Data : 1. Pre recorded audio message >> : 2. Greeting Message & limited TM in APRS Packet >> format >> : 3. Pre loaded SSTV Images >> >> This payload will be turned 'ON' over other parts of the Globe, in the >> coming days. >> >> Thanks in advance >> >> Mani VU2WMY >> Director-Educational Outreach Programme >> AMSAT-INDIA >> >> >> >> >> >> ----------------------------------------------------------- >> >> 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. >> Acceptable Use and Privacy Policies available at >> https://www.amsat.org/about-amsat/ >> >> View archives of this mailing list at >> https://mailman.amsat.org/hyperkitty/list/[email protected] >> To unsubscribe send an email to amsat-bb-leave(a)amsat.org >> Manage all of your AMSAT-NA mailing list preferences at >> https://mailman.amsat.org > > > ----------------------------------------------------------- > > 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. > Acceptable Use and Privacy Policies available at > https://www.amsat.org/about-amsat/ > > View archives of this mailing list at > https://mailman.amsat.org/hyperkitty/list/[email protected] > To unsubscribe send an email to amsat-bb-leave(a)amsat.org > Manage all of your AMSAT-NA mailing list preferences at > https://mailman.amsat.org

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