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Satpc32
by Bob- W7LRD 13 Jan '18

13 Jan '18

I need to download Satpc32, mine is corrupted. To down load one has to pay. I have the code from the first time I purchased the program. There is no way to get around it. Suggestions. 73 Bob-W7LRD

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I forget
by Bob- W7LRD 13 Jan '18

13 Jan '18

I forget what does Ole-Fehler 8004503A, CLASS ID (A5584957-EF07-419C-BACD-9931F1256D92) mean when I start up Satpc32? 73 Bob W7LRD

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Indian PAKMODI video of deployment
by Robert McGwier 13 Jan '18

13 Jan '18

Fox-1D is "somewhere" in the midst of the satellites at the end of the video. Again, this video shows the deserved pride of India in its space group ISRO. https://youtu.be/LKC_cmGHOL0 Bob -- Bob McGwier Founder, Federated Wireless, Inc Founder and Technical Advisor, HawkEye 360, Inc Research Professor Virginia Tech Chief Scientist: The Ted and Karyn Hume Center for National Security and Technology Senior Member IEEE, Facebook: N4HYBob, ARS: N4HY Faculty Advisor Virginia Tech Amateur Radio Assn, Trustee K4KDJ Director of AMSAT Member of PVRC (Roanoke-Blacksburg), TAPR, life member of ARRL and AMSAT, NRVR.ORG (Rocketry)

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AO-92 camera test Saturday morning
by Andrew Glasbrenner 13 Jan '18

13 Jan '18

Saturday morning AO-92 passes at 1436 and 1610 UTC will likely test the VT camera. Please be ready to decode and feed high speed data to server with FoxTelem (check your rx bandwidth if using a SDR program to decode, 18kHz or wider), and please stay off the uplink. All submitted data will help our server assemble a complete picture! 73, Drew KO4MA AMSAT VP Operations

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Re: [amsat-bb] AO-92 camera test Saturday morning
by Rick Tejera 13 Jan '18

13 Jan '18

Well done Bob! A job well done by all! Rick K7TEJ Sent from Mail for Windows 10 From: Robert McGwier Sent: Saturday, January 13, 2018 11:04 To: Andrew Glasbrenner Cc: amsat bb Subject: Re: [amsat-bb] AO-92 camera test Saturday morning The tests have VT celebrating. We have been getting our act together while our groundstation was taking down for maintenance since we were not anticipating the launch. HA HA HA. The sun flares off the antennas are, in a word, awesome, but the gorgeous views of earth are better than I had personally hoped for. Thanks to our team the seemingly endless set of tweaks and knobs on this camera aided ably by Jerry N0JY and the entire testing team, the settings seem great. I look forward to many more of these awesome pictures and our continued relationship between VT and AMSAT. 73s Bob N4HY On Fri, Jan 12, 2018 at 11:13 PM, Andrew Glasbrenner < glasbrenner(a)mindspring.com> wrote: > Saturday morning AO-92 passes at 1436 and 1610 UTC will likely test the VT > camera. Please be ready to decode and feed high speed data to server with > FoxTelem (check your rx bandwidth if using a SDR program to decode, 18kHz > or wider), and please stay off the uplink. All submitted data will help our > server assemble a complete picture! > > > > 73, Drew KO4MA > > AMSAT VP Operations > > > -- Bob McGwier Founder, Federated Wireless, Inc Founder and Technical Advisor, HawkEye 360, Inc Research Professor Virginia Tech Chief Scientist: The Ted and Karyn Hume Center for National Security and Technology Senior Member IEEE, Facebook: N4HYBob, ARS: N4HY Faculty Advisor Virginia Tech Amateur Radio Assn, Trustee K4KDJ Director of AMSAT Member of PVRC (Roanoke-Blacksburg), TAPR, life member of ARRL and AMSAT, NRVR.ORG (Rocketry) _______________________________________________ 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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Fox-1D recorded pass at 2017-01-13 16:33 UTC
by Milen Bourilkov 13 Jan '18

13 Jan '18

Hi all, This is my first message to this group since I'm new to satellites and have only a few QSOs under my belt. Still I managed to record and decode two passes of Fox-1D so far. I thought that it might be interesting for those of you that missed today's High Speed Data pass to have a recording of it, so I went outside and recorded the 16:33 UTC pass using my SDRPlay RSP1A and an Arrow II antenna. The video below is some of that IQ recording being played using SDRUno and then the audio being played to Foxtelem using a vistual audio cable. I have the full pass IQ recorded but kept the video at 5min. Link: https://youtu.be/ob0BkiZQgFw Please excuse the fading of the signal at times. I was hand holding and aiming the antenna and I am new to this + it was quite windy. Best wishes, Milen Bourilkov KG2C

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Fox-1D recorded pass at 2017-01-13 16:33 UTC
by Milen KG2C 13 Jan '18

13 Jan '18

Hi all, This is my first message to this group since I'm new to satellites and have only a few QSOs under my belt. Still I managed to record and decode two passes of Fox-1D so far. I thought that it might be interesting for those of you that missed today's High Speed Data pass to have a recording of it, so I went outside and recorded the 16:33 UTC pass using my SDRPlay RSP1A and an Arrow II antenna. The video below is some of that IQ recording being played using SDRUno and then the audio being played to Foxtelem using a vistual audio cable. I have the full pass IQ recorded but kept the video at 5min. Link: https://youtu.be/ob0BkiZQgFw Please excuse the fading of the signal at times. I was hand holding and aiming the antenna and I am new to this + it was quite windy. Best wishes, Milen Bourilkov KG2C

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Adding AO-92 to FoxTelem
by George Henry 13 Jan '18

13 Jan '18

Not sure what I'm doing wrong, but I don't see AO-92 in FoxTelem, and can't seem to find a way to add it.... George, KA3HSW

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Re: [amsat-bb] FoxTelem test file
by Peter Green 13 Jan '18

13 Jan '18

Many thanks Terry > On 13 Jan 2018, at 00:25, Wendy and Terry Osborne <wandtosborne(a)gmail.com> wrote: > > Hi Peter, > > The test files , RF and AF Wav are still here: > http://amsat.us/FoxTelem/recordings/ > > You can also find some on Patrick's (WD9EWK) dropbox. > http://dropbox.wd9ewk.net/ > > 73, > Terry Osborne ZL2BAC > > -----Original Message----- From: Peter Green > Sent: Saturday, January 13, 2018 10:04 AM > To: amsat-bb(a)amsat.org > Subject: [amsat-bb] FoxTelem test file > > Could anyone please point me in the direction of the FoxTelem test.wav as it is not at the destination listed in the FoxTelem instructions, or if anyone has a working.wav file please? > > The launch of AO-91 and 1D have got me interested in collecting the data. > > Many thanks to AMSAT and all the volunteers who make it possible via the satellites to take part in this exciting part of the hobby > > Pete G0ABI > _______________________________________________ > 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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[Blog] AMSAT-BB versus every Linux mailing list
by John Brier 13 Jan '18

13 Jan '18

https://spacecomms.wordpress.com/2018/01/12/amsat-bb-versus-every-linux-mai… "On AMSAT-BB, people ask for someone to call them on the phone and walk them through things. And people actually do it. On Linux and other open source mailing lists, when people ask basic questions they’re told to “read the f*cking manual, noob.” 73, John Brier KG4AKV

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Re: [amsat-bb] AO-92 camera test Saturday morning
by Nick Hart 13 Jan '18

13 Jan '18

Is AO-92 the designation for Fox 1D? ------ Original Message ------ Received: Fri, 12 Jan 2018 08:14:05 PM PST From: "Andrew Glasbrenner" <glasbrenner(a)mindspring.com> To: <amsat-bb(a)amsat.org> Subject: [amsat-bb] AO-92 camera test Saturday morning Saturday morning AO-92 passes at 1436 and 1610 UTC will likely test the VT camera. Please be ready to decode and feed high speed data to server with FoxTelem (check your rx bandwidth if using a SDR program to decode, 18kHz or wider), and please stay off the uplink. All submitted data will help our server assemble a complete picture! 73, Drew KO4MA AMSAT VP Operations _______________________________________________ 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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Fox-1D Reception in Blacksburg, VA
by Zach Leffke 13 Jan '18

13 Jan '18

Two telemetry frames received in Blacksburg on the last pass. VT Ground Station is actually down for planned maintenance, so went after it with FCD PRO+ plus Pre-amp plus Arrow plus FoxTelem SW. SUPER EXCITED here at VT for the first camera test. Keep collecting Telemetry folks! GO AMSAT!!!!!!! -Zach, KJ4QLP -- Research Associate Aerospace Systems Lab Ted & Karyn Hume Center for National Security & Technology Virginia Polytechnic Institute & State University Work Phone: 540-231-4174 Cell Phone: 540-808-6305

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Fox-1D Launched, Telemetry Received
by Paul Stoetzer 12 Jan '18

12 Jan '18

Fox-1D was successfully launched at 03:59 UTC on the PSLV-C40 mission from Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Sriharikota, India. UA9UIZ received and uploaded the first telemetry to AMSAT servers at 05:28 UTC. Initial telemetry values appear nominal. The first set of post-launch Keplerian elements are reproduced below: Fox-1D 1 99934U 1801D 18012.18036412 .00000000 00000-0 00000-0 0 15 2 99934 97.6514 74.0671 0008545 308.1824 275.3575 15.22876478 16 73, Paul Stoetzer, N8HM Executive Vice President Radio Amateur Satellite Corporation (AMSAT-NA)

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FoxTelem test file
by Peter Green 12 Jan '18

12 Jan '18

Could anyone please point me in the direction of the FoxTelem test.wav as it is not at the destination listed in the FoxTelem instructions, or if anyone has a working.wav file please? The launch of AO-91 and 1D have got me interested in collecting the data. Many thanks to AMSAT and all the volunteers who make it possible via the satellites to take part in this exciting part of the hobby Pete G0ABI

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Office Closed
by Martha 12 Jan '18

12 Jan '18

The AMSAT Office will be closed on Monday, January 15th in observance of Martin Luther King Jr Day. -- 73- Martha

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FUNcube-1/AO73 Operations
by Graham Shirville 12 Jan '18

12 Jan '18

Hi All, AO73 is now in continuous amateur mode for the weekend. The transponder is on with low power telemetry also active. Early next month AO73 will be entering a period of some weeks of continuous sunlight. We are planning then to have a new operating schedule as below: Sunday pm through to Thursday am or pm - Continuous educational mode with full power telemetry. Thursday through to Sunday pm - Continuous amateur mode with the transponder on, and with low power telemetry also active. These plans will be reviewed with experience so may change! Keep having FUN in space. 73 Graham G3VZV

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FOX 1D Veronica
by Endaf Buckley 12 Jan '18

12 Jan '18

Veronica heard here in DM13 (work QTH) and sounding good. Endaf N6UTC

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Re: [amsat-bb] Fox Tlm with FC dongle
by David G0MRF 12 Jan '18

12 Jan '18

Problem solved: Thanks Chris Mark Alan + Nitin. FYI. Although there wasn't another program running, it looks like SDR# had set the parameters for the gain and filtering. - I'll have to watch out for that. Running SDR# again, I reset the front end filtering to '2m' and saw that copied across to FoxTelem. So monitoring back in action. Thanks for the help, and good luck with Fox-1D 73 David G0MRF Hello David! From time to time with the FCDPP I find this helpful to do if something is going "wrong": exit FoxTLM unplug/plug in FCDPP followed by launching FCHID2.002.exe then resetting to default values, then setting the frequency to the "center" frequency I want to use with FoxTLM followed by launching FoxTLM That fixes about anything "weird" I've seen! Give that a go. Mark N8MH At 06:53 PM 1/10/2018 -0500, David G0MRF via AMSAT-BB wrote: >Hi all. > >I've returned from a break over Christmas and noticed the signal level on my fox-tlm screen has dropped. >I've also noticed that the various parameters for the dongle include LNA and Mixer gain along with IF bandwidth of 200kHz >However, there is also a box that says RF filter and that is set to 0-4MHz. > >I can't see anyway to change the RF filter setting ! I assume this should be 2m to select the internal SAW filter. >Any idea where I can start looking? > >Many thanks > >David G0MRF

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Rocket Lab Announces Next Launch Date
by B J 12 Jan '18

12 Jan '18

http://spacenews.com/rocket-lab-sets-new-window-for-second-electron-launch/

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FOX-1D Audio
by Pedro Converso 12 Jan '18

12 Jan '18

Hi, Fox-1D recorded audio from orbit 7 on 01/12 at 13:42 UTC over Buenos Aires: http://amsat.org.ar/fox1d2.wav Passes & freq. at http://amsat.org.ar/pass?satx=fox1d Congratulations AMSAT for new bird !! 73, LU7ABF, Pedro

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Re: [amsat-bb] Fox-1D Launched, Telemetry Received
by W M WILLOUGHBY 12 Jan '18

12 Jan '18

Nice job in getting Fox-1D in orbit and very nice to have the preliminary keps in nasabare.txt so quickly! Having the early keps so conveniently available will likely increase the number of telemetry submissions during these first few days. I‘ll be listening when it comes by in an hour or so!

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Getting Ready for Fox-1D
by Paul Stoetzer 12 Jan '18

12 Jan '18

AMSAT’s next Fox-1 satellite, Fox-1D, is scheduled for launch at 03:58 UTC on January 12, 2018 (10:58pm EST on Thursday, January 11th) from Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Sriharikota, India. Further information about the launch and the satellite's early operations, including preliminary TLEs and FoxTelem settings suggestions, can be found at https://www.amsat.org/getting-ready-for-fox-1d/ 73, Paul Stoetzer, N8HM Executive Vice President Radio Amateur Satellite Corporation (AMSAT)

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Fox-1D is now on GoSatWatch.. It's listed as "99934" in the Amateur radio folder
by Steve Nordahl 12 Jan '18

12 Jan '18

FYI..!! Fox-1D is now on GoSatWatch.. It's listed as "99934" in the Amateur Radio Satellite folder..Steve NS3L

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PSLV LAUNCH SUCCESSFUL...
by William Herzberg 12 Jan '18

12 Jan '18

It was a textbook launch... Fox 1D is currently making it first approach towards the west coast... It should be approaching Hawaii... I watched the launch from indian TV... Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android

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Updated Fox-1D Preliminary TLEs
by Paul Stoetzer 11 Jan '18

11 Jan '18

Good afternoon, Fox-1D launches in less than 10 hours! ISRO reports that fourth stage fueling is complete, second stage fueling is underway, and the countdown is proceeding nominally. Updated preliminary TLEs for Fox-1D are: Fox-1D 1 99934U 1801D 18012.18138657 .00000000 00000-0 00000-0 0 19 2 99934 97.5671 73.8300 0006273 277.3678 311.7572 15.21737581 17 Unfortunately the AMSAT website is currently down. We hope it will be working in time to provide launch coverage, but if not, please follow the AMSAT Twitter account (@AMSAT) and AMSAT North America Facebook page (https://www.facebook.com/groups/7828379515/) for live updates. If you have finished setting up your station to collect telemetry (remember that the downlink frequency is 145.880 MHz, if using an SDR, make sure you have set your LO frequency to cover Fox-1D's downlink), then please take a look at the following video explaining the PSLV-C40 mission. Fox-1D is featured prominently among the American satellites on the launch at 5:02 of the video https://www.isro.gov.in/pslv-c40-cartosat-2-series-satellite-mission/pslv-c… Live launch video will be available at https://www.isro.gov.in/pslv-c40-cartosat-2-series-satellite-mission/watch-… 73, Paul Stoetzer, N8HM Executive Vice President Radio Amateur Satellite Corporation (AMSAT)

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GoSatWatch
by David Johnson 11 Jan '18

11 Jan '18

Just looked at my phone and noticed the GoSatWatch app is now updated with 99934 for Fox-1D. That was quick. -- David Johnson W9DWJ <https://www.avast.com/sig-email?utm_medium=email&utm_source=link&utm_campai…> Virus-free. www.avast.com <https://www.avast.com/sig-email?utm_medium=email&utm_source=link&utm_campai…> <#DAB4FAD8-2DD7-40BB-A1B8-4E2AA1F9FDF2>

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Handy Links for the Fox-1D Launch
by Paul Stoetzer 11 Jan '18

11 Jan '18

Less than four hours until launch! Here are some handy links to keep track of tonight's launch and the early orbits of Fox-1D Fox-1D Launch Live Blog https://www.amsat.org/fox-1d-launch-live-blog/ Fox Telemetry Leaderboard (With links to FoxTelem) http://www.amsat.org/tlm/ AMSAT Live OSCAR Satellite Status Page (Report Fox-1D reception here) http://amsat.org/status/ Getting Ready for Fox-1D PDF https://www.amsat.org/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/Getting-Ready-fo… Live Launch Video (Video will be live at 03:30 UTC) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HNEcE7-odCo In addition to the live blog, updates will be found on AMSAT's Twitter account (@AMSAT). Note that you do not need to be a Twitter user to view AMSAT's tweets. https://twitter.com/AMSAT The latest prelaunch Keps can be found in AMSAT's Keps distribution. Any tracking software using the AMSAT Keps distribution should identify new object "99934" after refreshing your Keps. http://www.amsat.org/amsat/ftp/keps/current/nasabare.txt 73, Paul Stoetzer, N8HM Executive Vice President Radio Amateur Satellite Corporation (AMSAT-NA)

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PK96 TNC / Falconsat
by Tony 11 Jan '18

11 Jan '18

All: Anyone in the group using the PK-96 TNC for 9600 baud satellites? Tony -K2MO

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YB0X digipeating?
by Robert Bruninga 11 Jan '18

11 Jan '18

Yono, I just looked at some web pages that are captureing YB0X packets and I do not see any digipeated packets? Is this because the digi is off, or there have not been any recent users? Or the web pages are not looking for YBOX-1* etc? For example SATWATCH: http://59.167.159.165/ And this one: https://yc3bvg.blogspot.com/2015/12/raw-data-yb0x-1-digipeater-on-io-86.ht ml Or am I looking in the wrong place? Thanks Bob, WB4APR -----Original Message----- From: Suryono Adisoemarta [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Friday, August 11, 2017 11:20 AM To: Robert Bruninga <bruninga(a)usna.edu> Cc: Scott Miller <scott(a)opentrac.org>; aprssig(a)tapr.org; Suryono Adisoemarta via AMSAT-BB <amsat-bb(a)amsat.org> Subject: Re: [amsat-bb] [aprssig] What satellite is this ? Bob , The callsign: YB0X-1 Alias: YBSAT Callsign substitution on alias The hardware is Tracker2 I believe I emailed you in 2011 when the payload was complete and waiting for launch opportunity. Note: I can add APRSAT as another alias. 73 de Yono - YD0NXX / N5SNN Sent from my mobile device > On Aug 11, 2017, at 8:26 PM, Robert Bruninga <bruninga(a)usna.edu> wrote: > > Scott, > > What kind of digipeater is it? We need to know how to parse the digi > path to pull it out as a satellite digipeated packet. > > > > What aliases does it support? Only YOBX-1 as a path? or does it also > support APRSAT and ARISS? > > > > Does it do callsign substitution or insertion? > > IE, when it digipeates on an alias does it do substitution like this: > YBOX-1*, > > Or does it do substitution like this: YBOX-1,APRSAT*? > > > > Then Steve can add a parser for it to show up on pcsat.findu.com > > Bob > > > > *From:* aprssig [mailto:[email protected]] *On Behalf Of *Scott > Miller > *Sent:* Thursday, August 10, 2017 7:01 PM > *To:* aprssig(a)tapr.org > *Subject:* Re: [aprssig] What satellite is this ? > > > > Oh hey, that's one of mine! LAPAN-A2/ORARI is carrying a Tracker2 as > a sub-payload. > > Scott > N1VG > > On 8/10/2017 3:28 PM, vk2tv wrote: > > Andrew, > > It really isn't rocket science to put "Indonesia YB0X" into Google and > arrive at the answer. > > This was the first hit .... > https://aprs.link/app/aprs/stations/basic-YB0X-1 > > Ray vk2tv > > > > On 10/08/17 19:08, Andrew Rich wrote: > > Guys > > > > I left my satgate running on 145.825 and snagged these packets > > > > What are they from ? > > > > 1:Fm YB0X-1 To APOT21 Via SGATE <UI R Pid=F0 Len=65> [11:32:31R] [+++] > >> -4C DARK NIGHT MOMENT FOR INDONESIAN SPACE DAY AUGUST 6 th 2017 > > > > 1:Fm YB0X-1 To APOT21 Via SGATE <UI R Pid=F0 Len=65> [11:36:11R] [+++] > >> -4C DARK NIGHT MOMENT FOR INDONESIAN SPACE DAY AUGUST 6 th 2017 > > > > Andrew > > > > > _______________________________________________ > > aprssig mailing list > > aprssig(a)tapr.org > > http://www.tapr.org/mailman/listinfo/aprssig > > > > > > _______________________________________________ > > aprssig mailing list > > aprssig(a)tapr.org > > http://www.tapr.org/mailman/listinfo/aprssig > _______________________________________________ > 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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Fox Tlm with FC dongle
by David G0MRF 11 Jan '18

11 Jan '18

Hi all. I've returned from a break over Christmas and noticed the signal level on my fox-tlm screen has dropped. I've also noticed that the various parameters for the dongle include LNA and Mixer gain along with IF bandwidth of 200kHz However, there is also a box that says RF filter and that is set to 0-4MHz. I can't see anyway to change the RF filter setting ! I assume this should be 2m to select the internal SAW filter. Any idea where I can start looking? Many thanks David G0MRF

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Problems with SatPC32 CAT control and FT-736R
by Bernie and Cheryl 11 Jan '18

11 Jan '18

Dear Folks: I have been able to get my computer and the Yaesu FT-736R to play nicely together, and indeed, have had several QSO's with the frequency compensated for by the computer quite nicely (on both AO-7 and FO-29). But, I have now run into a problem. A few days ago, I was trying to hear myself on the downlink for FO-29. I couldn't hear myself, and started adjusting the frequency controls on SatPC32 to try to find myself on the downlink. I was completely unable to do it. Then, I noticed that whenever I turned on the CAT control on the software (the "C+" toggle), the receive frequency was jumping out of band (explains why I couldn't hear myself). I looked on SatPC32, and it was showing an out-of-band frequency for the downlink. I have since tried all sorts of things to get that downlink frequency back into the band and can't figure out how to do it. And, tonight, during an FO-29 pass, I noticed that I could only change the uplink frequency but the downlink frequency was stuck where it was (it was in the middle of the downlink passband) and it wasn't being adjusted by the computer at all. So, I suspect I've completely hosed up the CAT parameters. Can anyone send me an email (hamdan(a)ix.netcom.com) and walk me through the process of getting SatPC32 properly working for CAT purposes? Like I said, the hardware is working fine. It's the software. It's also the sysop. :-( I appreciate any help you can give me. 73 de Bernie, KF0QS

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Re: [amsat-bb] SDR Radios
by Richard Lawn 10 Jan '18

10 Jan '18

Right. That’s what I meant to say as I Too have gotten satpc32 and HDSDR to work nicely with FCDPP. I didn’t realize that DDE would work with the other SDR RX. Good to know. 73 Rick, W2JAZ On Wed, Jan 10, 2018 at 8:58 PM Mark L. Hammond <marklhammond(a)gmail.com> wrote: > Actually...if you use SDR#, there is a plugin that will use frequency data > out of SatPC32 (via DDE) that will change the frequency of a number of SDR > units...it will change the frequency, set the mode and filter width, etc. > so automated changing of satellites is very doable. > > I've done this successfully with: > FCDP > FCDPP > Airspy > Airspy Mini > RTL based dongles > > HDSDR is another good program that will let you do similarly. Somehow > I've settled on SDR#... > > If you become a telemetry nut, you'll also learn to appreciate what I call > "native support" of the FCDPP in programs like Funcube Dashboard and > FoxTLM. They actually take control of the dongle and you don't need to use > something like SDR#/plugin. > > There are lots of ways to skin that cat! > > Mark N8MH > > > At 01:49 AM 1/11/2018 +0000, Richard Lawn wrote: > > There are a number of good inexpensive SDR receivers out there but I > donâ€™t see anyone who is successfully controlling them with software such > as satpc32. I believe the FunCube Dongle can be controlled by satpc32. 73 > Rick, W2JAZ -- Sent from Gmail Mobile > _______________________________________________ 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 from Gmail Mobile

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Re: [amsat-bb] SDR Radios
by Richard Lawn 10 Jan '18

10 Jan '18

There are a number of good inexpensive SDR receivers out there but I don’t see anyone who is successfully controlling them with software such as satpc32. I believe the FunCube Dongle can be controlled by satpc32. 73 Rick, W2JAZ -- Sent from Gmail Mobile

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Fox-1D Launch Live Blog
by Paul Stoetzer 10 Jan '18

10 Jan '18

The countdown to the launch of PSLV-C40 carrying AMSAT's Fox-1D satellite is underway! The 28 hour countdown began at 23:59 UTC on January 10, 2018. Fox-1D is scheduled for launch into a sun-synchronous orbit at 03:59 UTC on January 12, 2018 (10:59pm EST on Thursday, January 11th) from Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Sriharikota, India. A live blog of events, links to live video when available, and more can be found at https://www.amsat.org/fox-1d-launch-live-blog/ 73, Paul Stoetzer, N8HM Executive Vice President Radio Amateur Satellite Corporation (AMSAT-NA)

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Fox Telemetry using Funcube Dongle Pro Plus
by Scott Harvey 10 Jan '18

10 Jan '18

Has anyone successfully captured Fox Telemetry using the Funcube Dongle Pro Plus? I had a great signal but nothing decoded. Any tips would be appreciated. 73, Scott, KA7FVV President - KBARA www.kbara.org Co-Owner WA7DRE 443.525 System Fusion Repeater http://www.ka7fvv.net

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Re: [amsat-bb] [Bod] Fox-1D Launch Live Blog
by Mark L. Hammond 10 Jan '18

10 Jan '18

Paul, thanks for doing a great job pimping our goods! :) Mark At 06:59 PM 1/10/2018 -0500, Paul Stoetzer wrote: >The countdown to the launch of PSLV-C40 carrying AMSAT's Fox-1D >satellite is underway! The 28 hour countdown began at 23:59 UTC on >January 10, 2018. Fox-1D is scheduled for launch into a >sun-synchronous orbit at 03:59 UTC on January 12, 2018 (10:59pm EST on >Thursday, January 11th) from Satish Dhawan Space Centre in >Sriharikota, India. A live blog of events, links to live video when >available, and more can be found at >https://www.amsat.org/fox-1d-launch-live-blog/ > > >73, > >Paul Stoetzer, N8HM >Executive Vice President >Radio Amateur Satellite Corporation (AMSAT-NA) >_______________________________________________ >Via the BOD mailing list at AMSAT.ORG courtesy of AMSAT-NA >http://www.amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/bod

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FS: Kenwood TS2000 HF/VHF/UHF/satellite radio
by John Geiger 10 Jan '18

10 Jan '18

I have for sale a Kenwood TS2000 HF/VHF/UHF satellite transceiver. Does 100 watts on HF, 6m and 2m, and 50 watts on 70cm. Has IF DSP for noise reduction and IF filtering, also has TCXO installed, and CW memory keyer. The internal TNC in this radio doesn't work so you cannot use it for remote control by Sky Command. Also, the radio took a little tumble a couple of months ago and one corner of the bezel got banged up a little, and a couple of the buttons got pushed in a little into the bezel but they still do operate. The noise reduction button is pushed in the furthest and I programmed the PF key to control noise reduction. I am including a hand mic with 4 programmable buttons on it so you can use it to control some of these other functions. The TS2000 has the DRU-3A voice recorder installed, which is a $119 value. It also comes with a power cord, original box, and manual. I am asking $550 for it plus any shipping that is needed. 73 John AF5CC

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SDR radio
by radiomb 10 Jan '18

10 Jan '18

What is a good SDR radio? Does not have to be top dog. But would like one that works well. I plan to use it some for satellite communication but mainly for coping weather satellite images. Thanks73 Mike K4MIA

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SDR Radio
by Donald Olson 10 Jan '18

10 Jan '18

Been using the SDRPlay2 on a couple of computers and an Android tablet. Several pieces of software out there for it. Have not done satellites yet. HF and VHF only, but the receiver goes up to 2 GHz. As always, the key is having an appropriate antenna for the need. Cost about US$150 at HRO. Has two SMA connectors as well as wire connections and Amazon has a package of SMA adapters to several connectors for about US$22. Don Olson,WA5W

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D-Star One CubeSat launch slated for Feb 1
by M5AKA 10 Jan '18

10 Jan '18

BBC TV to show Michael Portillo 5.6 GHz moonbounce Friday January 12 https://amsat-uk.org/2018/01/06/bbc-tv-to-show-michael-portillo-moonbounce/ D-Star One project @GermanOrbital plans to launch their CubeSat on a Soyuz-2/Fregat on February 1, 2018 from Vostochny http://www.orbitalsystems.de/d-star-one-second-birth/ FM transponder CubeSats PicSat and Fox-1D launch 0359 UT on Friday, January 12 from Sriharikota https://www.amsat.org/getting-ready-for-fox-1d/ The TY2, TY3, TY4, TY5, 6U CubeSats are expected to launch on January 17 from Jiuquan on a CZ-11. Developed by the Hunan Amateur Radio Society the satellites carry payloads operating in the 5650 and 5830 MHz bands. The 5 GHz frequencies are: Downlink 5833.000 MHz(TY2) 5836.000 MHz(TY3) 5839.000 MHz(TY4) 5842.00 0 MHz(TY5) Uplink 5653.000 MHz(TY2) 5656.000 MHz(TY3) 5659.000 MHz(TY4) 5665.000 MHz(TY5) Information on other frequencies is at http://www.amsatuk.me.uk/iaru/finished_detail.php?serialnum=556 December issue of free Weather Satellite magazine GEO Quarterly available for download https://amsat-uk.org/2017/12/11/geo-quarterly-magazine/ Trevor M5AKA ---- AMSAT-UK http://amsat-uk.org/ Twitter https://twitter.com/AmsatUK Facebook https://facebook.com/AmsatUK YouTube https://youtube.com/AmsatUK ---- | | Virus-free. www.avg.com |

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Best TNC For Satellite Use?
by Paul - K6HR 10 Jan '18

10 Jan '18

Hello! What TNC are folks using these days to work FalconSat 9600 baud? I see Symek is no longer in business. Are there any recommendations or will any 9600 baud TNC suffice? I'm also wondering if my registered copy of WiSP will run under Windows 7? Paul Delaney - K6HR paul.hamradio(a)verizon.net http://gw.k6hr.ampr.org:8080/index.php

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Re: [amsat-bb] Saving sat QSO recordings from websites - software?
by Nick Hart 10 Jan '18

10 Jan '18

I'm not sure what sort of computer you may be using. But, if you are on a windows machine, for example, you should be able to right-click on the file link of interest, and save a local copy to your machine. As an example: http://www.papays.com/sat/general.html is the page I'm seeing. Is that that one you're using? The first link: XW-2D_23Nov2017_225420z.mp3 5K0T signing off at less than 1 degree on his end (with joy) The XW-2D_23Nov2017_225420z.mp3 part is an active link. If you right click, you can select "Save Link As" and choose where you want to save the new file on your computer. Hope it helps. ------ Original Message ------ Received: Wed, 10 Jan 2018 10:07:47 AM PST From: Philip Jenkins <n4hf.philip(a)gmail.com> To: AMSAT BB <amsat-bb(a)amsat.org> Subject: [amsat-bb] Saving sat QSO recordings from websites - software? Hi all I'm doing (at least) three more satellite presentations ( and hopefully demos) this spring for ham clubs in the western NC region. I normally play a couple of K8YSE's sat QSOs from his website when I have internet access at the presentations. However, I may not have internet access at two presentations this year, so I'm wondering what software - or methods - I might use to "capture" K8YSE's MP3 files from his website (or satellite pass recordings from others) and save them (in whatever format) on my PC so that I don't need internet access. This would also come in handy for hamfest tables, so prospective AMSAT'ers can actually hear what both FM and analog QSOs sound like. Thanks! Philip N4HF _______________________________________________ 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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Re: [amsat-bb] QIKcom-1: SatNOGS and Listening
by Robert Bruninga 10 Jan '18

10 Jan '18

Listening for QIKCOM-1: Just to be sure. If the antennas were not released by the host, then no one will be able to decode it but we are HOPING that someone can hear it responding by EAR. That is, put your receiver in SSB mode and listen carefully by ear. Then ping it with as much AX.25 FM power as you can. No more often than every 12 seconds, since it has a DUPE filter of 10 seconds. Then see if you can hear a correlation 1 second avfter each uplink for a possible digipeat… Bob *From:* Scott [mailto:[email protected]] *Sent:* Wednesday, January 10, 2018 10:08 AM *To:* Robert Bruninga <bruninga(a)usna.edu>; Malcolm Beckett < macbeck22(a)gmail.com> *Cc:* Robert Bruninga <bruninga(a)usna.edu> *Subject:* Re: QIKcom-1: SatNOGS Greetings Bob, it’s been a while since we spoke. Perhaps “Outernet” was the subject previously. Yes, Malcolm was kind enough to refer me to recordings from a number of diverse receiver sources last night and I only found one with actual packets – which decoded to be digipeats through PSAT. Additionally, I had a nice overhead pass of QIKcom-1 last night and as I’ve done many times before, tried to exchange APRS packets with it at up to 50w thru a RHCP yagi gain antenna (X-Quad). No replies were heard, unfortunately. 73! -Scott, K4KDR ------------------------------ ------------------------------ *From:* Robert Bruninga <bruninga(a)usna.edu> *Sent:* Wednesday, January 10, 2018 9:53 AM *To:* Malcolm Beckett <macbeck22(a)gmail.com> ; Scott <scott23192(a)gmail.com> *Cc:* Robert Bruninga <bruninga(a)usna.edu> *Subject:* RE: QIKcom-1: SatNOGS Thanks! Data number 59348 makes sense. At first I was totally confused by the continuous tone traks aAND the fact that they followed Doppler. Meaning they must be coming from the spacecraft. Then I realized that maybe the receiver is Doppler trakcing and so any fixed tone in the passband would then appear to follow Doppler when in fact it was constant. So, now that I ignore those, I can see the packets. Bob *From:* Malcolm Beckett [mailto:[email protected]] *Sent:* Wednesday, January 10, 2018 9:39 AM *To:* Robert Bruninga <bruninga(a)usna.edu>; Scott <scott23192(a)gmail.com> *Subject:* Re: QIKcom-1: SatNOGS Bob, For reference, here's some NO-84 passes: https://network.satnogs.org/observations/?norad=40654 However, the visual appearance will vary based on gain and station configuration. The SatNOGS team responded this morning and eliminated all of the observations I'd found. The weak signals appear to be NO-84 off the back of directional antennas. A few decodes from NO-84 and one terrestrial station. I've copied Scott Chapman, K4KDR, as he tried last night with negative results. My station is portable but relatively robust. As time and weather permit, I may find some acceptable passes and try to warm it up a little! Have a great day, Malcolm On Wed, Jan 10, 2018 at 9:24 AM, Robert Bruninga <bruninga(a)usna.edu> wrote: Yes, that is going to be a problem. They are both on the same frequency along with PCSAT NO44, and so one has to ignor any passes when both are in view. I still think the best test is to be pinging it once every 12 seconds and see if there are any responses. That will be proof. I have not looked at waterfalls before of a good packet, so I don’t know what to expect. Maybe you could capture a waterfall on a strong pass of NO84 and lets nail down an example of a good pass. Bob WB4APR

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Saving sat QSO recordings from websites - software?
by Philip Jenkins 10 Jan '18

10 Jan '18

Hi all I'm doing (at least) three more satellite presentations ( and hopefully demos) this spring for ham clubs in the western NC region. I normally play a couple of K8YSE's sat QSOs from his website when I have internet access at the presentations. However, I may not have internet access at two presentations this year, so I'm wondering what software - or methods - I might use to "capture" K8YSE's MP3 files from his website (or satellite pass recordings from others) and save them (in whatever format) on my PC so that I don't need internet access. This would also come in handy for hamfest tables, so prospective AMSAT'ers can actually hear what both FM and analog QSOs sound like. Thanks! Philip N4HF

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Diplexer recommendation
by Rico van Genugten 09 Jan '18

09 Jan '18

Hi all, I'm slowly assembling my satellite base station setup bit by bit, I have recently mounted an antenna system on my roof consisting of two perpendicular VHF/UHF open-sleeve yagi's mounted at a fixed elevation of 25 degrees on an azimuth rotator, more info here: https://twitter.com/PA3RVG/status/942710621375815680 So I have two feed lines coming into the house, both suitable for VHF and UHF operation. I want to be able to independently select one of the two antennas for RX and TX. This can be realized using two diplexers and two switches, but now for the million dollar question: Which diplexer? I'm curious to know which diplexers you guys use if you use them, and which can be recommended in terms of insertion loss, VSWR and isolation. If you believe the manufacturer specifications they are all great, but I'm more interested in real life performance or test measurements. 73, Rico PA3RVG

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Re: [amsat-bb] Kenwood TS-2000X RX @38k4 Baud
by Mark L. Hammond 09 Jan '18

09 Jan '18

Hello Enzo, Welcome back to radio :) Good to hear from you again. Falconsat-3 has the capability of running a 38k4 downlink, but it's unlikely that we'll try it. I have 2 radios with Symek boards---the TS-790A and the TS-2000X. You can see my photos of the TS-2000X mod here: https://sites.google.com/site/marklhammond/ts-2000x_ifd It may not be worth the risk associated with the modification to your radio. Should we try 38k4, using an SDR receiver and software TNC to decode is probably an easier option to consider. If there were sufficient numbers of interested hams in running at 38k4, we might be able to try it. But for now, it's probably unlikely. The 1.2GHz transmitter in the TS-2000X will be useful with the soon to be launched Fox-1Cliff and Fox-1D! 73, Mark N8MH At 01:59 PM 1/9/2018 +0100, Vincenzo Mone wrote: >Hello, > >I was a bit out of the world of radio due to the renovation of the house. > >In the meantime I took advantage of replacing my old Kenwood TS-790E with a >new Kenwood TS-2000X. > >In the old TS-790, I had the Symek IFD card for receiving 38k4 baud >satellites. > >I wanted to know if there are still satellites that still transmit at that >speed and if it is worth inserting the TS-2000X card. > >Thank you > > > > > >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 ****** > > ************************************* > > > >_______________________________________________ >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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Wouxun / Powerwerx KG-UV8E / KG-UV8T as full duplex FM sat handheld?
by Pavel Milanes 09 Jan '18

09 Jan '18

Hi. Has any tested the Wouxun KG-UV8E or the Powerwerx KG-UV8T (It's the same radio) as a full duplex FM radio for satellite work? This is advertised as full duplex radios V/U & U/V... Tip: this are Wouxun KG-UV8D Plus cousins but tri-banders with 222 Mhz. My Baofeng UV-5R is useless on 70m cm RX no matter what I do to protect it from the 2m TX... -- 73 CO7WT, Pavel.

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Kenwood TS-2000X RX @38k4 Baud
by Vincenzo Mone 09 Jan '18

09 Jan '18

Hello, I was a bit out of the world of radio due to the renovation of the house. In the meantime I took advantage of replacing my old Kenwood TS-790E with a new Kenwood TS-2000X. In the old TS-790, I had the Symek IFD card for receiving 38k4 baud satellites. I wanted to know if there are still satellites that still transmit at that speed and if it is worth inserting the TS-2000X card. Thank you 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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I did it! 1st QSO
by wa7dxz＠aol.com 09 Jan '18

09 Jan '18

Thanks to KC7MG as my first FO-29/satellite QSO in recent years! Also K4FEG and KL1XI for numbers two and three. Finally got the right down link freq dialed in, duh. Now to get the AZ-EL rotor up. The TS-2000 at 8 watts worked FB, and I guess the little ELK pulled them in. Now to get the IC-910 on the air so I have tones. When I bought the TS-2000, I didn't know it didn't have tones in the SAT mode. Have to figure a work around for that, maybe use it in non SAT mode. Thanks, guys, made my day! 73 Bob wa7dxz DM33

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GPerdict, Icom IC-910H, and Windows 10
by Les Rayburn 09 Jan '18

09 Jan '18

I’m working to get back on the satellites and have SatPC32 restored and working thanks to the generous donation of Doppler.SQR and Subtone files from a couple of list members. Many thanks for that. All efforts to restore Nova for Windows have failed so far. On both my Windows 10 machines, the software refuses to run—even after loading the “patch” program. Shame—I love the ability to “fast forward” in time and visualize upcoming passes on Nova. If anyone has any thoughts on how to make it work on Windows 10, I’d love to hear them. I’ve also downloaded the Windows version of GPredict software, and am very impressed with the platform, with one major exception. The ability to add new satellites, edit visualization, etc. is first rate, but the rig control options are frustrating. http://gpredict.oz9aec.net So far, I’ve been unable to successfully get the software to control my Icom IC-910H. Has anyone else tried this software with the IC-910H? Anyone have it working correctly? 73, Les Rayburn, N1LF 121 Mayfair Park Maylene, AL 35114 EM63nf Member WTFDA, IRCA, NRC. Former CPC Chairman for NRC & IRCA. Elad FDM-S2 SDR, AirSpy SDR2, SDRPlay RSP-1 Pro, Sony XDR-F1HD, Dennon TU-1500RD, Sangean HDT-1, Ray Dees RDS Decoders, Korner 9.2 Antenna, FM-6 Antenna, Quantum Phaser, Wellbrook ALA1530 Loop, Wellbrook Flag, Clifton Labs Active Whip. “Nothing but blues and Elvis, and somebody else’s favorite song…”

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Listening for QIKCOM-1?
by Robert Bruninga 09 Jan '18

09 Jan '18

Anyone looking for something to do with a gain array, might want to track the SIMPL spacecraft while listening on 145.825. This is the host spacecraft that has QIKCOM-1 module on board. The SIMPL ground team reports detecting some S band signals apparently from SIMPL. So that is an indication that maybe the spacecraft powered up. That being the case, then maybe it powered up QIKCOM-1 also. But if the host CPU did not send the antenna release signal, then QIKCOM-1 may be powered up but with antennas all coiled up and still in their slot. But high gain stations might hear something. This is a far fetched scenario, but if someone is looking for something to do, its worth a listen. The object number is 42983 or type SIMPL in spacetrack. QIKCOM-1 beacons once a minute on 145.825 APRS 1200 baud and should respond as a digipeater using the path of ARISS or APRSAT. So rather than wait for the 1 minute beacon, you are welcome to ping it as well. But remember, like all APRS digis, it will ignore dupes for a while. I think the DUP delay was set to ten seconds. And even if you do not decode it, if your 10 kW EIRP signal can get a PING response every 10 seconds or so, then that would be something you might hear. QIKCOM-1 transmits with 4 Watts. But into a shorted antenna, the signal might be down 26 dB or more… something like 10 mw. Not decodable, but detectible by ear maybe. Good luck fishing. Bob, WB4aPR

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The AO 91 sure works well...
by Phillip Lontz 08 Jan '18

08 Jan '18

K5SSR here at DM75 in Santa FE,NM… I have been making QSO using my dual band Diamond Vert antenna and the Kenwood 710. It works OK. I have a proper M2 LEO antenna system with the Yeasu rotators in the garage waiting for some nice sunny wx to dig a hole and set it up… And does anyone know the price of the new Icon multi band multi mode radio??? Thanks for the contacts today Phil K5SSR DM75 Santa Fe, NM

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K8YAH SK
by Perry Yantis 08 Jan '18

08 Jan '18

Ron Vanke K8YAH is now a silent key.Ron was very active on the satellites for many years.Ronald Vanke's Obituary on The Columbus Dispatch Perry WB8OTH py41(a)att.net sent from my Apple Macbook Pro

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Roving in FL13, 12, 22
by John, 9H5G 08 Jan '18

08 Jan '18

I’ll be leaving FL23 tomorrow morning for FL13. I hope to be active on @AMSAT FM passes in the afternoon and evening and will attempt Falconsat3 also. The following day I will be active en-route to FL12 and FL22 where I hope to be active for some days 73 de John, C6ATS

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Roving in FL13, 12, 22
by John, 9H5G 08 Jan '18

08 Jan '18

I’ll be leaving FL23 tomorrow morning for FL13. I hope to be active on @AMSAT FM passes in the afternoon and evening and will attempt Falconsat3 also. The following day I will be active en-route to FL12 and FL22 where I hope to be active for some days 73 de John, C6ATS

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AMSAT Nayif-1 Warehouse Operational Again
by David Johnson 08 Jan '18

08 Jan '18

Hi, The data service a UI are now operating again and the Dashboards are catching up (including the scores). Feedback from the ISP is that the fix was to overcome the INTEL security hole. The FUNcube warehouse will undergo a similar upgrade. I will let you know when it's going to happen. 73 Dave, G4DPZ

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FUNcube Warehouse
by David Johnson 07 Jan '18

07 Jan '18

Hi Just had an email from my ISP to say that they have had to do an emergency repair of the host that runs the warehouse. I am away from good internet access at the moment. Will bring services back online in the morning. Dashboards will pick up where they were when they lost contact as soon as the warehouse comes up again 73 Dave Sent from my iPhone

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ANS-007 AMSAT News Service Weekly Bulletins
by JoAnne K9JKM 06 Jan '18

06 Jan '18

AMSAT NEWS SERVICE ANS-007 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. You can sign up for free e-mail delivery of the AMSAT News Service Bulletins via the ANS List; to join this list see: http://www.amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/ans In this edition: * GOLF-TEE $15,000 Matching Funds President’s Challenge * Launch Watch - India's ISRO PSLV-C40 Mission With Fox-1D Aboard * Your Telemetry Data is Needed to Assist With Fox-1D Commissioning * French PicSat With V/U FM Transponder Also Aboard PSLV-C40 Launch * AMSAT Announces the Rover Award * AMSAT Second Annual CW Activity Day Wrap Up * AMSAT-UK Reporting on a Chinese Launch With Five 6U Cubesats * Volunteer Opportunity - Openings for News Service Rotating Editor * AMSAT South Africa and SARL Hosting January 20 SDR Workshop * New Grid Master Awarded * NASA on the Air Events to Highlight Key Space Milestones * Satellite Shorts From All Over SB SAT @ AMSAT $ANS-007.01 ANS-007 AMSAT News Service Weekly Bulletins AMSAT News Service Bulletin 007.01 From AMSAT HQ KENSINGTON, MD. DATE January 7, 2018 To All RADIO AMATEURS BID: $ANS-007.01 GOLF-TEE $15,000 Matching Funds President’s Challenge In October 2017 AMSAT announced the GOLF (Greater Orbit, Larger Foot- print) program. The first project of the GOLF program is a technology demonstrator named GOLF-TEE (Technology Evaluation Environment). The design is a 3U CubeSat with deployable solar panels, ADAC (attitude determination and control), Software Defined Radio (SDR) Transponder, and a Vanderbilt University Low Energy Proton (LEP) experiment. Now is the time to begin work on the GOLF-TEE Project. At the end of 2017, AMSAT has generous offers from two AMSAT Past Presidents for matching funds up to $15,000 for those that contribute to the GOLF-TEE campaign at: https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=STK27W… (Shortened URL without linewrap: http://tinyurl.com/ANS-007-PayPal-GOLF-Donation ) between now and Feb- ruary 15th. Make your donation twice as valuable by taking advantage of this opportunity and contributing, and help AMSAT fund the launch of the next series of satellites of the GOLF program. There are also donate buttons for GOLF-TEE on the AMSAT website. Planning is for a launch in 2019. Donations of $100 and $1,000 or more will be eligible for a special AMSAT GOLF premium. (Both premiums are currently being designed, so please be patient awaiting delivery.) AMSAT is a 501-(c)-(3) not-for-profit educational and scientific organization of amateur radio operators whose purpose is to design, construct, launch, and operate satellites in space and to provide the support needed to encourage amateurs to utilize these resources. Please consider a tax-deductible contribution to AMSAT to help under- write the development and launch expenses of our GOLF satellite program. Donors wishing to provide additional matching funds please contact Joe Spier, K6WAO at k6wao(a)amsat.org. (ANS thanks AMSAT-NA for the above information) --------------------------------------------------------------------- Launch Watch - India's ISRO PSLV-C40 Mission With Fox-1D Aboard The PSLV-C40 flight from India has been rescheduled from December 30 to January 10 seems to have settled on a firmer schedule. According to the Launch Schedule posted by SpaceflightNow.com current planning indicates (at ANS press time): January, 11/12, 2018 PSLV • Cartosat 2F & NovaSAR-S Launch time: 0358 GMT on 12th (10:58 p.m. EST on 11th) Launch site: Satish Dhawan Space Center, Sriharikota, India https://spaceflightnow.com/launch-schedule/ India’s Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle, flying on the PSLV-C40 mission, will launch India’s Cartosat 2ER high-resolution Earth observation satellite and the NovaSAR-S radar remote sensing satellite for Surrey Satellite Technology Ltd. of the United Kingdom. A collection of approximately 30 smaller secondary payloads from Indian and inter- national companies and institutions will also be on the launch. AMSAT Fox-1D will be aboard this flight. Additional information can be followed for launch updates at: https://spaceflight101.com/events/pslv-c40-cartosat-2er/ http://tinyurl.com/ANS-007-SpaceFlight-PSLVC40 http://tinyurl.com/ANS-007-SpaceDaily-PSLV [ANS thanks SpaceFlightNow.com for the above information] --------------------------------------------------------------------- Your Telemetry Data is Needed to Assist With Fox-1D Commissioning AMSAT will release Keplerian elements for Fox-1D as soon as the data becomes available via the AMSAT Web Site. Participation in telemetry collection by as many stations in as many parts of the world as possible is essential as AMSAT Engineering looks for successful startup and indications of the general health and function of the satellite as it begins to acclimate to space. If you are capturing telemetry with FoxTelem please be sure that "Upload to Server" is checked in your settings, and that your "Ground Station Params" are filled in as well. You can help AMSAT and everyone waiting to get on the air with Fox-1D tremendously by capturing the telemetry. If AMSAT Engineering is seeing nominal values from the telemetry you gather, the satellite will be commanded from Beacon Mode to Safe Mode on the first good pass over the United States. In Safe Mode, the satellite transmits a full two frames of telemetry (one Current frame followed by, and alternating each ID cycle, a High or a Low frame). Veronica now has time to make the whole ID announcement in Safe Mode. The on-orbit checkout procedure for Fox-1D is similar to Fox-1A/AO-85 and RadFxSat. It could be completed in as little as a few days if users cooperate. It is very important, and good amateur operating practice, to refrain from using the transponder uplink so the on-orbit tests can be performed, including when the satellite is switched into Transponder Mode for testing. AMSAT will make it broadly known when the tests are complete and the transponder is available for all to use. If you hear someone on the transponder, please do not assume that it is open for general use - check AMSAT's website, Facebook, and Twitter before transmitting to be sure you do not interfere with testing. AMSAT asks all satellite operators to contribute just a little bit of your time by gathering telemetry, not using the transponder uplink, to help complete the last few days of getting RadFxSat operating for the amateur radio community. Lots of hams put thousands of volunteer hours of their time into making RadFxSat happen. Just like any ham radio project you might undertake, AMSAT builds satellites. AMSAT volunteers do it because they like to, and when they are done, AMSAT freely shares their project with hams everywhere as is the spirit of amateur radio. Thank you very much and see you on the bird! In addition to the Fox-1 U/v FM transponder, Fox-1D contains a number of exciting experiments, including a camera built by stu- dents at Virginia Tech, the University of Iowa's HERCI (High Energy Radiation CubeSat Instrument), and AMSAT's L-Band Downshifter which will give amateur radio operators an opportunity to experiment with a different uplink band. Stay tuned for more information about the launch and early operations of the satellite. RADIO PROGRAMMING CHART Fox-1D Doppler Shift Correction Memory 1 (AOS) - TX 435.340 MHz (67.0 Hz Tone), RX 145.880 MHz Memory 2 (Rise) - TX 435.345 MHz (67.0 Hz Tone), RX 145.880 MHz Memory 3 (TCA) - TX 435.350 MHz (67.0 Hz Tone), RX 145.880 MHz Memory 4 (Descend) - TX 435.355 MHz (67.0 Hz Tone), RX 145.880 MHz Memory 5 (LOS) - TX 435.360 MHz (67.0 Hz Tone), RX 145.880 MHz The L-band experiment will use 1267.350 MHz uplink with 145.880 MHz downlink. Frequencies are subject to change post-launch. [ANS thanks AMSAT Vice-President Engineering, Jerry Buxton, NØJY, for the above information] --------------------------------------------------------------------- French PicSat With V/U FM Transponder Also Aboard PSLV-C40 Launch Cubesat PicSat is currently in India waiting for launch in January. PicSat is a nano-satellite aimed at observing the transit of the young exoplanet Beta Pictoris b in front of its bright and equally young star Beta Pictoris, and at demonstrating an innovative tech- nological concept to use optical fibres for astronomical observa- tions from Space. The cubesat contains an embedded FM transponder. It will be avail- able when possible during the mission. Description of telemetry and related information are available on https://picsat.obspm.fr/data/telemetries?locale=en. Frequency information: Uplink FM 145.910 MHz Downlink FM 435.525 MHz Short videos on project is available on https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbVE3QEJO74NbJ-tHtThHpg The project team has set up a dedicated web site with lot of information including for hamradio: https://picsat.obspm.fr/ [ANS thanks Christophe Mercier, AMSAT-F President for the above information] --------------------------------------------------------------------- AMSAT Announces the Rover Award On January 1, 2018, Bruce Paige, KK5DO, AMSAT Director Contests and Awards announced the Rover Award. This award is granted to stations who achieve a combined 25 points using any combination of the defined criteria posted at: https://www.amsat.org/amsat-rover-award/ Points can be earned for each grid square activated outside of your home grid square using the FM, linear, and digital satellites. While FM contacts count for 1 point each multiplier points are available for contacts via the linear and digital satellites. Additional points are available for photographs, publicity, social media promotion, and AMSAT Journal articles. The options are numerous so please refer to the Rover Award Website for all of the details. Bruce is also asking for your help to design a certificate that helps show what a rover is. He would like some photos of a rover station, rover antennas, anything that would be really neat on the certificate. Now that everyone knows what the award is and has had a bit of time to look it over, we need your help. I would like to design a certificate that helps show what a rover is. Therefore, I would like some photos of a rover station, rover antennas, anything that would be really neat on the certificate. (the photos cannot show anyone's callsign, cannot show anyone in the picture that makes them identifiable.) Send your photos to bruce via kk5do(a)amsat.org Bruce will take submissions for until January 19. After this date he will post the pictures on the AMSAT website for members to choose the two, three, or four pictures and after the two weeks, we will place the pix on the AMSAT website and let the AMSAT members choose the two, three or four pictures that they think reflect the best of roving. [ANS thanks AMSAT Director Contests and Awards, Bruce Paige, KK5DO, for the above information] --------------------------------------------------------------------- AMSAT Second Annual CW Activity Day Wrap Up Ray, W2RS, wrote, "Many thanks to all who participated in AMSAT's second annual CW Activity Day on OSCAR, held in memory of Pat Gowen, G3IOR. We didn't ask for logs to be submitted, so we obviously have no figures, but activity seemed up significantly from last year. I worked two all-time new stations (new for me, that is) on FO-29, as well as some old friends. CU on CW in 2018, and of course in AMSAT's third annual CW Activity Day, same time next year." [ANS thanks Ray, W2RS for the above information] --------------------------------------------------------------------- AMSAT-UK Reporting on a Chinese Launch With Five 6U Cubesats A launch from China's Jiuquan Space Center on a CZ-11 on January 17 will fly Hunan Amateur Radio Society's constellation of five similar 6U CubeSat spacecraft intended to: 1.Carry out synchronous ionospheric transmission detection experiments based on multi-satellite and multi-band with the same GPS time base. 2.Carry out amateur HF/VHF/UHF re-transmitting experiments in any narrow-band mode. 3.Carry out communications experiments between inter-satellite amateur loads, LIFI high-speed digital downlink and CW lamp signal communication experiments. 4. Planned downlinks on 437.5 MHz using 9k6 GMSK and on 2.4 GHz and 5.8 GHz using 5Mbps OFDM. The IARU says these frequencies have been coordinated: Cubesat Uplink/Downlink ------- ---------------------------------------------------------------- TY2 435.350 MHz / 2403.000 MHz / 5833.000 MHz down / 5653.000 MHz up TY3 435.875 MHz / 2406.000 MHz / 5836.000 MHz down / 5656.000 MHz up TY4 435.925 MHz / 2409.000 MHz / 5839.000 MHz down / 5659.000 MHz up TY5 436.025 MHz / 2412.000 MHz / 5842.000 MHz down / 5665.000 MHz up TY6 436.100 MHz / 2415.000 MHz / 5845.000 MHz down / 5667.000 MHz up Additional information can be found at: http://www.amsatuk.me.uk/iaru/finished_detail.php?serialnum=556 https://www.chinaspaceflight.com/satellite/Changsha-Tianyi/TY-2-3-4-5.html [ANS thanks AMSAT-UK and the IARU for the above information] --------------------------------------------------------------------- Volunteer Opportunity - Openings for News Service Rotating Editor If you're open to volunteering to help AMSAT this is your chance! We have openings for a few volunteers willing to help as an AMSAT News Service editor. Our editors work on a rotating schedule with each taking turns as the current week's news editor. Using input received from members, the amateur radio community, officers, plus our other editors your job is to assemble the AMSAT News Service bulletin for your week. (Template is provided to help you format the message.) If you can help contact our Senior News Service Editor, Lee McLamb, KT4TZ via his e-mail: kt4tz(a)amsat.org [ANS thanks the AMSAT News Service for the above information] --------------------------------------------------------------------- AMSAT South Africa and SARL Hosting January 20 SDR Workshop SARL and AMSAT SA will be holding another SDR workshop at the National Amateur Radio Centre from 09:00 - 13:00 CAT on Saturday 20 January 2018. The objective of the workshop is to review the application of SDR dongles and the various software packages made available at pre- vious workshops. Anton Janovsky ZR6AIC will be on hand to assist with any technical difficulties. There will be a discussion of the HF Noise monitoring system and the setting up of a server to store the data. AMSAT SA will present a brief update on Kletskous. The cost of the workshop is R50 for SARL and AMSAT SA members and R100 for non-members. Light refreshments will be served. For details and registration visit www.amsatsa.org.za [ANS thanks SARL weekly news in English 2018-1-6 for the above information] --------------------------------------------------------------------- New Grid Master Awarded Rick, WA4NVM and Damon, WA4HFN have teamed up to promote the use of amateur satellites and support AMSAT North America with a series of awards for satellite operators. On January 1 Damon announced, "Congrats to Fernando, NP4JV for earning Grid Master Award #7". The Grid Master Award is given for confirmed satellite contacts with all 488 U.S. Grids. Previous Grid Master award winners include: #1 John K8YSE 5/16/2014 #2 Doug KD8CAO 12/15/2014 #3 Rick WA4NVM 4/26/2015 #4 Glenn AA5PK 8/22/2017 #5 Clayton W5PFG 9/14/2017 #6 Al XE2AT 11/03/2017 In addition to the Grid Master award Rick and Damon also sponsor these satellite operating awards: + Got Grids Award - for 1 satellite contact in each of the 10 maiden head grids blocks in the US + 5 in EM55 Award - for 5 satellite contacts with operators in EM55 + These awards are available at no cost but Rick and Damon request you make a donation to AMSAT-NA. For more information visit their web site: http://www.squirtthebirds.com [ANS thanks Damon, WA4HFN for the above information] --------------------------------------------------------------------- NASA on the Air Events to Highlight Key Space Milestones by Bob Granath - Dec. 1, 2017 NASA's Kennedy Space Center, Florida http://tinyurl.com/ANS-344-NASAEvent NASA is known for communicating with astronauts on missions to space, but regular citizens can radio NASA centers across the country. From the end of this year through the next, NASA will mark several key milestones. Amateur radio clubs at agency centers across the nation plan to celebrate these occasions with several "NASA on the Air" events. "We enjoy sharing NASA's story as part of the fun of making contact with fellow ham radio operators across the nation and around the world," said Kevin Zari, who is activities officer for the Amateur Radio Club at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida. "We occasionally communicate with people who think that because we're not flying the space shuttle anymore, NASA has almost gone out of business. We tell them about activities such as the Inter- national Space Station and the Space Launch System, and they appreciate the update." Amateur, or ham, radio operators use a frequency spectrum for communicating noncommercial and private messages. One of the most important uses of ham radio operations is providing emer- gency messaging following disasters, such as the recent Hurricane Maria that destroyed most avenues of communication in Puerto Rico. "The amateur radio clubs at NASA centers are made up of civil servants, contractors and tenants who participate on their own time," said Zari, who has been at Kennedy since 1990 and is chief technology officer in the Mission and Support Office of Exploration Research and Technology Programs. "We all have a common goal to show our support for NASA and highlight some of the agency's amazing accomplishments." Zari added that he hopes, if time permits, International Space Station astronauts can participate using ham radio equipment aboard the orbit- ing laboratory 225 miles above the Earth, made possible by the Amateur Radio on International Space Station (ARISS) Program. Amateur radio has even been part of NASA space flights since Shuttle Amateur Radio operations started in 1983. The plan is to talk about these anniversaries and their place in the history of NASA, explains Rob Suggs, who is the secretary of the amateur radio club at the Marshall Space Flight Center in Huntsville, Alabama. "We also want people to know what we are doing now and what's coming up in the near future," he said. "This includes the Commercial Crew Program, as well as plans to send astronauts beyond low-Earth orbit with the Space Launch System and Orion." "We plan to publicize the "NASA on the Air" events in amateur radio magazines, on our Facebook site and web page," said Suggs who has worked for NASA since 1994 and is the Space Environments Team lead at Marshall. Zari added that they plan to use the hashtag #NOTA when announcing events on Twitter (@NASAradioClubs). While NASA amateur radio stations are commemorating historic mile- stones, Zari explains they also are making it into a contest. "Ham radio enthusiasts usually exchange QSL cards," he said. "When you make contact with someone, you exchange a postcard noting the contact was made. For this yearlong event, some clubs at NASA centers are offering commemorative QSL cards and a special certi- ficate indicating how many centers a participant contacted on various frequency bands." QSL cards serve as written confirmation of communication between amateur radio stations. QSL derived its name from the Q, or question, code message: "QSL?" It simply means, "Do you confirm receipt of my transmission?" According to Suggs, points will be awarded to each center's amateur radio club based on the number of contacts made during the yearlong event. Participants can enhance their award by using one of the existing capabilities of amateur radio on the space station such as packet (digital operations) or listening in to an astronaut giving answers to school children during one of the scheduled school contacts. No special activity is planned from the station and only one activity from the space station is needed to qualify. "We plan to have a web-based system for participants to check their points total and download a printable certificate at the end of the event," he said. "Points will be awarded for each center's contacts." Learn more about the "NASA on the Air" events at: http://nasaontheair.wordpress.com 'NASA on the Air' Events - Milestones coming up between Dec. 11, 2017 and Dec. 27, 2018, will include: + 45th anniversary of Apollo 17, Dec. 12-19, 1972 + 60th anniversary of the establishment of NASA, Oct. 1, 1958 + 20th anniversary of the launch of the first U.S. element of the International Space Station during STS-88, commanded by Kennedy's Director Bob Cabana, Dec. 4-16, 1998 + 50th anniversary of Apollo 8, the flight of Frank Borman, Jim Lovell and Bill Anders to orbit the Moon, Dec. 21-27, 1968 [ANS thanks NASA for the above information] --------------------------------------------------------------------- Satellite Shorts From All Over + AMSAT's Michelle Thompson, W5NYV was interviewed on the January 1 podcast of Ham Radio Workbench to discuss the AMSAT Phase 4B pro- gram and her role in leading the Ground Station team. Listen to the podcast at: http://hamradio360.com/index.php/podcast-player/ (Michelle's interview starts at approximately 1:00:00 point - you can enjoy the entire 2 hour podcast or fast forward to the interview). + Felix, EA4GQS says the January 2018 AMSAR-EA newsletter is available for download from: https://t.co/uJ3O4mNWsB + Alex, OZ9AEC, reports that Gpredict 2.2 has been released. https://community.libre.space/t/gpredict-2-2-released/1577 to read about the latest improvements and find links to source code and instruction manuals. + The Jet Propulsion Lab has published an educational project which may be of interest to hams also pursuing amateur astronomy. Have you ever wondered when the next full moon will be? How about the first quarter moon? Now you can have all the dates and times for all the moon phases for the year at your fingertips by building your own Moon Phases Calendar and Calculator: http://tinyurl.com/ANS-007-NASA-MoonPhases + A 9-ton Chinese space lab will fall out of the sky soon — and if you predict exactly when, you can win some swag. The Aerospace Corp.'s Center for Orbital and Reentry Debris Studies (CORDS) is sponsoring a guessing game about the death day of China's uncrewed Tiangong-1 spacecraft, which is currently forecast to plunge uncontrolled into Earth's atmosphere in mid-March, plus or minus two weeks. If you pick the correct day — or if you're closer than anyone else — you'll win some Aerospace Corp. booty. To play, go to the CORDS site in the article posted at: http://tinyurl.com/ANS-007-ChickenLittleContest + The UK's Goonhilly radio telescope will be featured on a Great British Railway Journeys program on BBC2. Brian, G4NNS operating his station to "talk to the moon" and hear his echos coming back will be shown on Friday, January 12, 2018 at 1830 UTC. The pro- gramming schedule is posted at: http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b00xgqxy/broadcasts/upcoming --------------------------------------------------------------------- /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 and Happy New Year, This week's ANS Editor, JoAnne Maenpaa, K9JKM k9jkm at amsat dot org

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AMSAT Rover Award
by Bruce 06 Jan '18

06 Jan '18

Congrats to the first two submissions for the Rover Award. #001 to Wyatt, AC0RA #002 to Patrick, WD9EWK Who will be next? I have started receiving some really nice pictures for the certificate. Should be a great certificate when we get it ready. Stay tuned. 73...bruce -- Bruce Paige, KK5DO AMSAT Director Contests and Awards AMSAT Board Member 2016-2018 ARRL Awards Field Checker (WAS, 5BWAS, VUCC), VE Houston AMSAT Net - Wed 0100z on Echolink - Conference *AMSAT* Also live streaming MP3 at http://www.amsatnet.com Podcast at http://www.amsatnet.com/podcast.xml or iTunes Latest satellite news on the ARRL Audio News http://www.arrl.org AMSAT on Twitter http://www.twitter.com/amsat

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N4KGL from EM61 January 6th.
by Greg Lane 06 Jan '18

06 Jan '18

I will be at the Samson, AL rocket launch which is in EM61. I may get on these passes. However, I can get distracted by rocket activities on the field. AO-91 will be visible from Samson, on Saturday, January 6 17:54:10 UTC Starting in the SE (142°) Ending in the N (5°) at 18:04:49 UTC Maximum elevation: 23.3°° AO-85 will be visible from Samson, on Saturday, January 6 20:11:39 UTC Starting in the S (175°) Ending in the NE (45°) at 20:22:37 UTC Maximum elevation: 19.6°° I also might get on HF most likely 20 meters. I will spot on DX Summit. Thanks, Greg N4KGL

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IC-910H and SATPC32
by Les Rayburn 06 Jan '18

06 Jan '18

I’ve been off the birds for about two years, and a few months ago I asked for assistance in getting started again. Two members of this forum were kind enough to send me their configuration files for SATPC32 so that I could update my software with all the new satellites that have been launched during my absence. As luck would have it, the hard drive failed, and I’ve replaced that computer with a newer Windows 10 64 bit version. Plenty of horsepower and RAM. Could I kindly fall upon my sword, and ask for assistance again? I’d love to update SATPC32 to include all the latest satellites. I work SSB, FM, and CW but none of the digital birds (yet). If someone could share their configuration files for SATPC32 including all the birds currently flying, I’d be most grateful for the assist. You’ll probably save me the better part of a day trying to figure out how to update everything manually. Thanks in advance. Hope to work you all again soon. 73, Les Rayburn, N1LF 121 Mayfair Park Maylene, AL 35114 EM63nf Member WTFDA, IRCA, NRC. Former CPC Chairman for NRC & IRCA. Elad FDM-S2 SDR, AirSpy SDR2, SDRPlay RSP-1 Pro, Sony XDR-F1HD, Dennon TU-1500RD, Sangean HDT-1, Ray Dees RDS Decoders, Korner 9.2 Antenna, FM-6 Antenna, Quantum Phaser, Wellbrook ALA1530 Loop, Wellbrook Flag, Clifton Labs Active Whip. “Nothing but blues and Elvis, and somebody else’s favorite song…”

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Re: [amsat-bb] Recommendations for SSTV software for windows, iOS and Linux?
by Nick Hart 06 Jan '18

06 Jan '18

Excellent! I was just on a net in which some operators were recommending easypal. Downloaded it, but didn't get too far. I saw MMSSTV online, and I'll experiment with it tomorrow. Thanks again, John! 73! Nick ------ Original Message ------ Received: Fri, 05 Jan 2018 10:49:49 PM PST From: John Brier <johnbrier(a)gmail.com> To: Nick Hart <nickhart(a)usa.net>Cc: AMSAT BB <amsat-bb(a)amsat.org> Subject: Re: [amsat-bb] Recommendations for SSTV software for windows, iOS and Linux? For iOS use “SSTV Slow Scan TV” by Black Cat Systems https://itunes.apple.com/app/sstv/id387910013 For Android use "Robot36" https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=xdsopl.robot36&hl=en For Windows use “MMSSTV” (see AMSAT UK link below for setup) http://hamsoft.ca/pages/mmsstv.php Note I actually prefer RX-SSTV on Windows now. Originally I found MMSSTV got sharper images but on RX-SSTV if you disable BPF (band pass filter I believe), it will get them as sharp as MMSSTV, and the big difference is that RX-SSTV doesn't have nearly as many slants in its decodes as MMSSTV. If the signal is not great enable BPF and things will be smoothed out a bit. For Mac OS X use “Multiscan 3B SSTV” http://www.qsl.net/kd6cji/ For Linux use “QSSTV” http://users.telenet.be/on4qz/qsstv/index.html This is from my web page: https://spacecomms.wordpress.com/iss-sstv-reception-hints/ I also recently made a zip file of a bunch of actual ISS SSTV transmissions you can use to test your setups: https://spacecomms.wordpress.com/iss-sstv-audio-recordings/ My main tip is to record the ISS SSTV transmissions so you can run them through different software with different settings to get the best decode. Good luck! 73, John Brier KG4AKV On Sat, Jan 6, 2018 at 1:27 AM, Nick Hart <nickhart(a)usa.net> wrote: > Good evening AMSAT Elmers! > > I have my hardware setup that can support SSTV, and would appreciate any > software recommendations. What are you currently using that you like? I have > devices that run Windows, iOS and Linux. I'd love to be able to participate in > the next ISS SSTV round, receiving, if not transmitting yet. > > Thanks, and 73! > > Nick > KK6ZLF > > _______________________________________________ > 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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Recommendations for SSTV software for windows, iOS and Linux?
by Nick Hart 06 Jan '18

06 Jan '18

Good evening AMSAT Elmers! I have my hardware setup that can support SSTV, and would appreciate any software recommendations. What are you currently using that you like? I have devices that run Windows, iOS and Linux. I'd love to be able to participate in the next ISS SSTV round, receiving, if not transmitting yet. Thanks, and 73! Nick KK6ZLF

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AMSAT Rover Award
by Bruce 05 Jan '18

05 Jan '18

Now that everyone knows what the award is and has had a bit of time to look it over, we need your help. I would like to design a certificate that helps show what a rover is. Therefore, I would like some photos of a rover station, rover antennas, anything that would be really neat on the certificate. There is a hitch.... it cannot show anyone's callsign, cannot show anyone in the picture that makes them identifiable. Let's open the submission for two weeks (until January 19) and after the two weeks, we will place the pix on the AMSAT website and let the AMSAT members choose the two, three or four pictures that they think reflect the best of roving. Of course, if you chose to submit a picture, you will also agree to allow AMSAT to use the picture on the certificate without a by-line or credit. 73...bruce -- Bruce Paige, KK5DO AMSAT Director Contests and Awards AMSAT Board Member 2016-2018 ARRL Awards Field Checker (WAS, 5BWAS, VUCC), VE Houston AMSAT Net - Wed 0100z on Echolink - Conference *AMSAT* Also live streaming MP3 at http://www.amsatnet.com Podcast at http://www.amsatnet.com/podcast.xml or iTunes Latest satellite news on the ARRL Audio News http://www.arrl.org AMSAT on Twitter http://www.twitter.com/amsat

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WISP - Resetting the directory
by Chris Thompson 05 Jan '18

05 Jan '18

Hi everyone,.... I had some trouble with WISP after the BBS reload. I was no longer downloading any new directory entries. I tried resetting the holes and resetting the date of the directory, but nothing seemed to work. I then noticed this in the Pacsat Protocol, describing which file headers are requested: "The local computer then sends a message to PACSAT that says send the next file whose header meets the following criteria: it's a mail message type. the destination is me. and the file number is bigger than x?. x is the number of the last file received on the ground, and is kept by the local computer. ". The problem was, the last file on the ground still had a 4 digit hex number in my directory but the new files on FS-3 all started at 100. So WISP was asking for new fiiles that did not exist yet. To fix this I had to start the directory again. In my C:\WISP directory I renamed the falconsat-3 directory to a new name as a backup. Then I started GSC, went into Setup, Satellite Setup, Edited Falconsat-3, clicked on Directories. Then clicked OK. This seemed to cause GSC to recreate all the falconsat-3 directories under C:\WISP. After that everything has been running well. Some people who are stuck may not be able to download this! So I will cross post to..AMSAT-BB. 73 Chris -- Chris E. Thompson chrisethompson(a)gmail.com g0kla(a)arrl.net

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AO73/FUNcube-1 Weekend mode
by Graham Shirville 05 Jan '18

05 Jan '18

Hi All, AO73 is now in continuous amateur mode for the weekend. The transponder is on and low power telemetry is available. If you are holding an educational outreach event over the next few weeks please request a short Fitter message by emailing operations(a)funcube.org.uk giving us at least a week's notice! thanks and 73 Graham G3VZV

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doppler shift
by Dave L 05 Jan '18

05 Jan '18

Thanks to all for help with understanding and correcting for doppler shift. I'll be makeing adjustments and be on the birds soon. thanks again to all, special thanks to Carlos W7QL for the phone call to help me setting up satpc. thanks again dave kb0rfy 73's

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Re: [amsat-bb] AO-7 status?
by Nick Hart 05 Jan '18

05 Jan '18

Great input, Paul! Thank you, and 73! Nick KK6ZLF ------ Original Message ------ Received: Wed, 03 Jan 2018 07:09:51 PM PST From: Paul Stoetzer <n8hm(a)arrl.net> To: Nick Hart <nickhart(a)usa.net>Cc: Greg D <ko6th.greg(a)gmail.com>, amsat-bb(a)amsat.org Subject: Re: [amsat-bb] AO-7 status? AO-7 has generally been stable for the past several months. In the Northern Hemisphere spring and summer months, it has been quite unstable, easily switching out of Mode B when signals are present in the passband. This is likely due to the sun's angle on the solar panels. AO-7 has no panels on the "top" or "bottom" of the satellite, and with AO-7's current orbit, the sun is not in an ideal position to illuminate the satellite's solar panels during the Northern Hemisphere summer. For a demo next week, AO-7 has an excellent shot of being active in Mode B. Next month, or in March, the chances may be less. 73, Paul, N8HM On Wed, Jan 3, 2018 at 9:22 PM, Nick Hart <nickhart(a)usa.net> wrote: > Absolutely agreed, Greg, > > We're just limited to what's passing over during the club meeting for the > kids > this month. We'll have one or two more club meetings between now and ARISS > day. But, we adults who are working the event will have it dialed in by > the > time of the ARISS QSO. > > Thanks! > > Nick > > To: Nick Hart <nickhart(a)usa.net>Cc: amsat-bb(a)amsat.org > Subject: Re: [amsat-bb] AO-7 status? > > Nick, > > If you want some practice ahead of the ARISS event (really good idea!), > it might be a more relevant experience to get a few of the FM birds > under your belt. AO-85, AO-91, SO-50. Perhaps track the ISS via Packet > (when/if they get the packet station back on the air), to get a feel for > that system. Also watch for any ARISS events that you can listen in on > (for example, the telebridge contacts through W6SRJ in Santa Rosa). > > Some of the ground station operations, either direct or telebridge, have > been documented on YouTube. Also worth a watch. > > As for AO-7, first look at the status logs on Amsat.org > (http://www.amsat.org/status/); seems like it's pretty much been in Mode > B (70cm up, 2m down), but that can change as the satellite's eclipse > schedule changes over the course of the year. Otherwise, it is > definitely a daylight-only bird (as seen by the satellite, not > necessarily here on the ground). > > Best of luck for your contact, > > Greg KO6TH > > > Nick Hart wrote: > > Good afternoon, > > > > KK6ZLF in CM87. I am elmering a radio club at the local middle school, > and > we > > have a scheduled ARISS QSO coming up in March. > > > > A week from tomorrow, we're going to try to do a few QSOs on the > available > > birds during the club meeting, 22 to 23:00 zulu. One of the passes is > AO-7. > I > > saw on the AMSAT site that it is working strictly on solar power. But, > this > > should be a good daytime pass for us. > > > > Does anyone have any recent experience and advice for AO-7? > > > > Thanks, and 73! > > > > Nick > > > > KK6ZLF > > > > _______________________________________________ > > 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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Any new status updates on Fox-1C? Launch Date?
by Steve Nordahl 05 Jan '18

05 Jan '18

Anyone have any new the status of Fox-1C? Launch Date in January 2018, or has it been pushed out? Steve NS3L

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doppler shift
by Dave L 05 Jan '18

05 Jan '18

I'm useing satpc and a Yaesu ft-847. Fm birds are not a problem. SSB I'm either to far ahead or behind. Any hints or advice would be appreciated. radio and ant are comp controled thanks dave kb0rfy

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Re: [amsat-bb] doppler shift
by Nick Hart 05 Jan '18

05 Jan '18

How exciting it must have been to get a great demo with such a large group. Excellent advice, John. I like the competition idea very much, which is why I had them with 2 separate rigs. A long time ago, when I used to teach Sunday school, we used a guideline that a kid's attention span is their age in minutes. I've got 10 to 14 year olds, so we'll keep it moving from activity to activity that they can handle. (My own theory is that after a certain age, ones attention span starts working its way back down.) ------ Original Message ------ Received: Thu, 04 Jan 2018 11:46:38 AM PST From: "John" <john(a)amber.org.uk> To: "'Nick Hart'" <nickhart(a)usa.net>Cc: <amsat-bb(a)amsat.org> Subject: RE: [amsat-bb] doppler shift Hi Nick, It all depends on the knowledge and skillset of the scouts in question. My last significant AMSAT demo was done during JOTA, and at that point we had between 100 and 150 young people come through the shack doors throughout the weekend. We didn't have a huge amount of time to explain everything or go really interactive with the control or tracking, and to be honest most of them were amazed enough that they could hear voices coming back from space, so when we listened in to one of the Italian ARISS contacts, they were even more thrilled! My trusty FT-847, SatPC32, ERC-M interface and Kenpro KR5600 did the job nicely, we made quite a few QSOs, and we got to listen to a full ISS pass - something the 80 odd people who poured into the shack when it started will likely not forget for a long time yet. If your group of scouts is at a level where they've got the understanding, accuracy and, most importantly, the concentration to follow the full pass, then there's no reason not to try it manually with them. If, however, they're less experienced/interested/accurate, then you might find that it's hard to keep them all doing their respective jobs at once. Remember that there's only one of you trying to manage four different teams at that point, so how far you can stretch yourself is another consideration. Especially if your primary focus is on the actual operation of the QSO. If you want to demonstrate that it can be done on a budget, get them to bring those tape-measure yagis they built with them. Hook up a couple of handhelds or FT817s to them, and demonstrate an FM bird (AO-91, SO-50, or similar?) for the simplest approach. Then step up the game a bit, adding a little more challenge. Even if you just listen during the first pass or two, you'll see the thrill they'll get from knowing it's working with the yagis they built themselves at the last club meeting, and that's where you can gauge whether they are ready to step it up. If you want to add a bit more 'competition' to it, then have them run the yagis and handhelds alongside a full auto-tracking station and see if they can 'match' it (or even 'beat' it). Never underestimate the power of some healthy competition - give 4 teams identical sets of gear, show them where to point, and you'll find that they're competing to see who can hear the satellite the loudest in no time. If, however, you want some successful QSOs, then it's worth having a back-up plan that you can roll out if you aren't getting success. One of the biggest things I've found in the past with demonstrations is that whilst the latest and greatest kit isn't necessary, having a decent setup that's hassle-free and 'just works' can bail you out of a huge hole. We found the same thing with HF a few years ago - whilst you can theoretically make that QSO to the opposite side of the planet on 1W with a wet piece of string up a tree in the right conditions, it's a lot easier to put on a successful demonstration with an 8 element HF beam at 80 feet on a tower, plenty of TX power and a radio with an excellent receiver. And very often the quality is what will determine whether or not you keep the interest. Making them work for that contact is all well and good, but sometimes instant gratification is better for the uninitiated or more casual folk. There's no hard and fast formula for what will or won't work. You gotta read your audience, respond to it, and work from there. If you can see they're getting more and more into it, then teach them a bit more, and add to the level of work they have to do to make the pass happen. As a wise scouter once said to me, many years ago (when talking about campfire songs, but the principle applies to this too): If you're drilling for oil, and you don't strike it within the first couple of minutes... stop boring! In short (or long, as it seems to have become)... See what works for you, but plan to start simple and work upwards! You know your young people better than I do, so assess their capabilities and challenge them, whilst staying within those capabilities. 73, and a firm left handshake, John (XLX) -----Original Message----- From: Nick Hart [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: 04 January 2018 19:16 To: John <john(a)amber.org.uk> Cc: jim(a)k6ccc.org; amsat-bb(a)amsat.org Subject: Re: [amsat-bb] doppler shift I'm glad you mentioned scouts, John. I counsel for the radio merit badge for our local scouts, and Elmer our local middle school's radio club. In the club last month, we completed tape measure yagis. And, for this month's radio club meeting, I was planning on having the kids working a couple of birds passing during the meeting time. I figured that with 10 kids, we could have them in teams for tracking, tuning, recording and operating under my supervision. I thought it would be good for them to try to do everything manually once for two reasons. One is to show that's it's doable on a minimum budget by a teenager. And, the other is so they'll have an appreciation of everything our more automated rig will do during our ARISS QSO in March. From your comments, I'm rethinking that strategy a bit. Do you think that's too much? 73! Nick > On Jan 4, 2018, at 9:57 AM, John <john(a)amber.org.uk> wrote: > > Hey now, don't shoot the messenger! The vast majority of my AMSAT > demonstrations are done with groups of scouts of various ages, and the > last thing they need to see is me focussing more on the radio than > making sure they understand what's going on! > > If I've got a piece of software that can correct for doppler shift for > me, and it can manage pointing my antennas in the right direction, > then it leaves my focus available for the actual operating, and the > explanations to the young people who could well be the next generation > of amateur radio and AMSAT enthusiasts ;) I think that's a far better > use of my resources than sitting there with my back to the people I'm > supposed to be introducing to the hobby, and focussing on turning > dials and pushing rotator controller buttons... > > John (XLX) > > -----Original Message----- > From: AMSAT-BB [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of > jim(a)k6ccc.org > Sent: 04 January 2018 17:46 > To: amsat-bb(a)amsat.org > Subject: Re: [amsat-bb] doppler shift > > > > Ya know, you could MANUALLY tune. It does work. In fact I strongly > preferred manually tuning for doppler shift vs computer corrected. > > Jim > K6CCC > > -----Original Message----- > From: "John" <john(a)amber.org.uk> > Sent: Thursday, January 4, 2018 02:10 > To: "'Dave L'" <kb0rfy(a)q.com>, amsat-bb(a)amsat.org > Subject: Re: [amsat-bb] doppler shift > > > > Hi Dave, > > When you say your doppler is too far ahead or behind, do you actually > mean your overall frequency, or do you mean your split distance? > > If you mean your overall frequency then that's really odd, as SatPC32 > has always put me smack bang in the middle of the pass-band if using > linears (with the correct locator set on login). If this isn't the > case you can adjust it in the settings files, but it's generally > calculated based on your locator and the Keplerian data you can > download (and should be updating every time you open up the app). If, > however, you mean your offset (ie finding your own downlink) then this > is always a bit variable for me, but usually pretty close. > > SatPC32 does, in my experience, remember your offsets when you adjust > them (in my case either with the + and - buttons, or the pot at the > top right of the rig), so that next time you hit that satellite it > keeps the same offsets. You may find your offset is slightly different > on different passes, or you may find it's exact every time, but that's > part of the fun with linears - finding yourself first! > > Hope that helps. > > 73, > John (XLX) > > -----Original Message----- > From: AMSAT-BB [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Dave L > Sent: 03 January 2018 23:32 > To: amsat-bb(a)amsat.org > Subject: [amsat-bb] doppler shift > > I'm useing satpc and a Yaesu ft-847. > > Fm birds are not a problem. SSB I'm either to far ahead or behind. > > Any hints or advice would be appreciated. > > radio and ant are comp controled > > thanks > > dave > > kb0rfy > > _______________________________________________ > 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 > _______________________________________________ > 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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WISP step by step guide by Steve Bible N7HPR ?
by christy hunter 04 Jan '18

04 Jan '18

hello All, 1ST Q. I noticed the Amsat - 2005-WISP guide pdf says there is a step by step guide in the appendix (by N7HPR). my copy obtained from the AMSAT/NA site, does not have that appendix guide. Anyone have a copy? (I also do not see the 'Known Problems file'. 2nd Q. can this program(set of programs) be used without using the satellite control module, but instead use SatPC32? e.g. just send messages to Falconsat3. thanks for any help. 73 Christy KB6LTY --- This email has been checked for viruses by AVG. http://www.avg.com

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Re: [amsat-bb] doppler shift
by Nick Hart 04 Jan '18

04 Jan '18

Good points all, John. The challenge is that the day of this month's club meeting, which satellites are passing over aren't ideal. But, the sequence you suggest absolutely makes sense otherwise. We'll do our best wish the birds we get. 73! Nick ------ Original Message ------ Received: Thu, 04 Jan 2018 11:27:56 AM PST From: John Brier <johnbrier(a)gmail.com> To: Nick Hart <nickhart(a)usa.net>Cc: John <john(a)amber.org.uk>, AMSAT BB <amsat-bb(a)amsat.org> Subject: Re: [amsat-bb] doppler shift Nobody asked me but I would just start with just listening and gradually adding more components to the mix. Listen to AO-91 on at least one pass because the downlink doesn't require much doppler tuning if at all, then try SO-50 and learn doppler tuning, add audio recording on another pass, add uplink capability towards the end. On Thu, Jan 4, 2018 at 2:15 PM, Nick Hart <nickhart(a)usa.net> wrote: > I'm glad you mentioned scouts, John. > > I counsel for the radio merit badge for our local scouts, and Elmer our local middle school's radio club. In the club last month, we completed tape measure yagis. And, for this month's radio club meeting, I was planning on having the kids working a couple of birds passing during the meeting time. > > I figured that with 10 kids, we could have them in teams for tracking, tuning, recording and operating under my supervision. I thought it would be good for them to try to do everything manually once for two reasons. One is to show that's it's doable on a minimum budget by a teenager. And, the other is so they'll have an appreciation of everything our more automated rig will do during our ARISS QSO in March. > > From your comments, I'm rethinking that strategy a bit. Do you think that's too much? > > 73! > > Nick > >> On Jan 4, 2018, at 9:57 AM, John <john(a)amber.org.uk> wrote: >> >> Hey now, don't shoot the messenger! The vast majority of my AMSAT >> demonstrations are done with groups of scouts of various ages, and the last >> thing they need to see is me focussing more on the radio than making sure >> they understand what's going on! >> >> If I've got a piece of software that can correct for doppler shift for me, >> and it can manage pointing my antennas in the right direction, then it >> leaves my focus available for the actual operating, and the explanations to >> the young people who could well be the next generation of amateur radio and >> AMSAT enthusiasts ;) I think that's a far better use of my resources than >> sitting there with my back to the people I'm supposed to be introducing to >> the hobby, and focussing on turning dials and pushing rotator controller >> buttons... >> >> John (XLX) >> >> -----Original Message----- >> From: AMSAT-BB [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of >> jim(a)k6ccc.org >> Sent: 04 January 2018 17:46 >> To: amsat-bb(a)amsat.org >> Subject: Re: [amsat-bb] doppler shift >> >> >> >> Ya know, you could MANUALLY tune. It does work. In fact I strongly >> preferred manually tuning for doppler shift vs computer corrected. >> >> Jim >> K6CCC >> >> -----Original Message----- >> From: "John" <john(a)amber.org.uk> >> Sent: Thursday, January 4, 2018 02:10 >> To: "'Dave L'" <kb0rfy(a)q.com>, amsat-bb(a)amsat.org >> Subject: Re: [amsat-bb] doppler shift >> >> >> >> Hi Dave, >> >> When you say your doppler is too far ahead or behind, do you actually mean >> your overall frequency, or do you mean your split distance? >> >> If you mean your overall frequency then that's really odd, as SatPC32 has >> always put me smack bang in the middle of the pass-band if using linears >> (with the correct locator set on login). If this isn't the case you can >> adjust it in the settings files, but it's generally calculated based on your >> locator and the Keplerian data you can download (and should be updating >> every time you open up the app). If, however, you mean your offset (ie >> finding your own downlink) then this is always a bit variable for me, but >> usually pretty close. >> >> SatPC32 does, in my experience, remember your offsets when you adjust them >> (in my case either with the + and - buttons, or the pot at the top right of >> the rig), so that next time you hit that satellite it keeps the same >> offsets. You may find your offset is slightly different on different passes, >> or you may find it's exact every time, but that's part of the fun with >> linears - finding yourself first! >> >> Hope that helps. >> >> 73, >> John (XLX) >> >> -----Original Message----- >> From: AMSAT-BB [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Dave L >> Sent: 03 January 2018 23:32 >> To: amsat-bb(a)amsat.org >> Subject: [amsat-bb] doppler shift >> >> I'm useing satpc and a Yaesu ft-847. >> >> Fm birds are not a problem. SSB I'm either to far ahead or behind. >> >> Any hints or advice would be appreciated. >> >> radio and ant are comp controled >> >> thanks >> >> dave >> >> kb0rfy >> >> _______________________________________________ >> 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 >> _______________________________________________ >> 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 > > _______________________________________________ > 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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Re: [amsat-bb] WiSP Help File converted for use on Windows 10
by Alan 04 Jan '18

04 Jan '18

Chris, There is a way to restore the functionality of old format help files. http://wa8lmf.net/miscinfo/RestoreWinhelp32.exe It adds old files, no longer supported, but does work up through WIN10, 32- and 64-bit. Works fine with WiSP. 73, Alan WA4SCA <-----Original Message----- <From: AMSAT-BB [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Chris <Thompson <Sent: Monday, January 01, 2018 17:49 PM <To: AMSAT-BB(a)amsat.org <Subject: [amsat-bb] WisP Help File converted for use on Windows 10 < <If you are using WISP and can not open the help file, then I decompiled and <compiled an HTML version. Unfortunately it does not link directly from the <help menus in the program, but you can read it and search for topics. If <anyone has a better solution then let me know. < <It is here for anyone that wants it: <http://amsat.us/FoxTelem/test/wisp.chm < <73 <Chris < <-- <Chris E. Thompson <chrisethompson(a)gmail.com <g0kla(a)arrl.net <_______________________________________________ <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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Problem using USB-to-Serial adapters with Windows 10 Laptop.
by Erich Eichmann 04 Jan '18

04 Jan '18

Hello all, I want to use 2 FTDI USB-to-Serial converters (US232R and FT4232H) with my Laptop Acer Aspire with 64-bit Windows 10, Home edition. But the installation of the (latest) FTDI drivers fails. I tried automaic installaion via the Windows Device Manager and manual installation by running the .inf file. With both methodes I get the same Windows error message, saying that Windows found drivers for the device, but an error occured during installation, see screenshot. When I check the hardware for problems Windows says that there are no drivers installed for the US232R/ FT-4232H. With a Toshiba Laptop and a Cativa desktop PC, both also with 64-bit Windows 10 Home, the installation worked flawlessly and the adapter generates the virtual COM ports I googled for a solution but without success. There are more users who report the same error message with other USB-devices. There was a suggestion for Windows 7 to delete a file named InfCache.1. I can't test that, however, because Windows 10 doesn't provide that file, the content has been moved to the registry. The FTDI support suggested to first uninstall the drivers, but the problem remains. Has anyone else encountered the same problem and is there a solution? Many thanks for any support 73s, Erich, DK1TB

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Upcoming ARISS Contact Schedule as of 2018-01-04 09:00 UTC
by AJ9N＠aol.com 04 Jan '18

04 Jan '18

Upcoming ARISS Contact Schedule as of 2018-01-04 09:00 UTC Quick list of scheduled contacts and events: Higher National School of Computer Science and Systems Analysis (ENSIAS), Rabat, Morocco, telebridge via VK5ZAI The ISS callsign is presently scheduled to be NA1SS The scheduled astronaut is Mark Vande Hei KG5GNP Contact was successful: Wed 2018-01-03 13:52:42 UTC 33 deg (***) Watch for live stream at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCVrHxxZ5pCvF-6I2O1-wgqQ/live **************************************************************************** ** 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 127 Gaston ON4WF with 123 Sergey RV3DR with 100 **************************************************************************** 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 2018-01-04 09:00 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 1201. (***) Each school counts as 1 event. Total number of ARISS ISS to earth school contacts is 1150. (***) 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 2018-01-04 09:00 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. 53 on orbit Mark Vande Hei KG5GNP Alexander Misurkin Joe Acaba KE5DAR Exp. 54 on orbit Scott Tingle KG5NZA Norishige Kanai Alexander Skvortsov **************************************************************************** 73, Charlie Sufana AJ9N One of the ARISS operation team mentors

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AO-91 contacts for KC7QR
by wa7eth＠frontier.com 04 Jan '18

04 Jan '18

I told a friend of mine, Bob, KC7QR about AO-91 and he gave it a try. He is in Jerome, Idaho and he attempted to make a couple of contacts today, Wednesday, Jan 3rd at approx 2109Z. He said someone from Arizona tried to contact him as well as another station in Illinois. If those stations could let me know, I will pass it along to Bob. I am a member of the Magic Valley Amateur Radio Club in Twin Falls, Idaho even though I am in Washington. I am trying to generate some activity in the Idaho area for some grid squares and it looks like the seed I planted is growing. Thanks for anyone who responds. 73'...Ed WA7ETH AMSAT 16226

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Re: [amsat-bb] AO-7 status?
by Nick Hart 04 Jan '18

04 Jan '18

Absolutely agreed, Greg, We're just limited to what's passing over during the club meeting for the kids this month. We'll have one or two more club meetings between now and ARISS day. But, we adults who are working the event will have it dialed in by the time of the ARISS QSO. Thanks! Nick To: Nick Hart <nickhart(a)usa.net>Cc: amsat-bb(a)amsat.org Subject: Re: [amsat-bb] AO-7 status? Nick, If you want some practice ahead of the ARISS event (really good idea!), it might be a more relevant experience to get a few of the FM birds under your belt. AO-85, AO-91, SO-50. Perhaps track the ISS via Packet (when/if they get the packet station back on the air), to get a feel for that system. Also watch for any ARISS events that you can listen in on (for example, the telebridge contacts through W6SRJ in Santa Rosa). Some of the ground station operations, either direct or telebridge, have been documented on YouTube. Also worth a watch. As for AO-7, first look at the status logs on Amsat.org (http://www.amsat.org/status/); seems like it's pretty much been in Mode B (70cm up, 2m down), but that can change as the satellite's eclipse schedule changes over the course of the year. Otherwise, it is definitely a daylight-only bird (as seen by the satellite, not necessarily here on the ground). Best of luck for your contact, Greg KO6TH Nick Hart wrote: > Good afternoon, > > KK6ZLF in CM87. I am elmering a radio club at the local middle school, and we > have a scheduled ARISS QSO coming up in March. > > A week from tomorrow, we're going to try to do a few QSOs on the available > birds during the club meeting, 22 to 23:00 zulu. One of the passes is AO-7. I > saw on the AMSAT site that it is working strictly on solar power. But, this > should be a good daytime pass for us. > > Does anyone have any recent experience and advice for AO-7? > > Thanks, and 73! > > Nick > > KK6ZLF > > _______________________________________________ > 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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WD9EWK @ DM33/DM43, Friday (5 January 2018)
by Patrick STODDARD (WD9EWK/VA7EWK) 03 Jan '18

03 Jan '18

Hi! After today's quick run north of Phoenix to the DM34/DM44 grid boundary earlier today, I'm going to do another grid boundary run on Friday (5 January). This time, much closer to home, on the DM33/DM43 grid boundary in Phoenix. This will be in the city park I used for many years as my "home QTH" for working satellites, and I have been up there recently a few times. This will be my first visit to this grid boundary in 2018. If I can get to the park early enough, I might start with the FalconSat-3 pass at just after 1700 UTC. Otherwise, there is a western SO-50 pass just before 1800 UTC that I'll start on, or another FalconSat-3 pass at 1846 UTC that I might start with. From there, I also see passes on AO-91, AO-7, and - if I stay at the park into the mid-afternoon - AO-85. FM, SSB, and packet - just like I did today. For purposes of the new AMSAT rover award, this will be an activation for DM33 only, as I live in DM43. For everything else, it will be two grids on offer for each QSO I make there. I will post updates during the day to my @WD9EWK Twitter account. Logs will be uploaded to Logbook of the World. If anyone would like to receive a QSL card for a QSO made at the DM33/DM43 line, please e-mail me directly with the QSO details. No need to send me a card or SASE first. 73! Patrick WD9EWK/VA7EWK http://www.wd9ewk.net/ Twitter: @WD9EWK or http://twitter.com/WD9EWK

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AO-7 status?
by Nick Hart 03 Jan '18

03 Jan '18

Good afternoon, KK6ZLF in CM87. I am elmering a radio club at the local middle school, and we have a scheduled ARISS QSO coming up in March. A week from tomorrow, we're going to try to do a few QSOs on the available birds during the club meeting, 22 to 23:00 zulu. One of the passes is AO-7. I saw on the AMSAT site that it is working strictly on solar power. But, this should be a good daytime pass for us. Does anyone have any recent experience and advice for AO-7? Thanks, and 73! Nick KK6ZLF

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CW Activity Day
by rsoifer1＠aol.com 03 Jan '18

03 Jan '18

Many thanks to all who participated in AMSAT's second annual CW Activity Day on OSCAR, held in memory of Pat Gowen, G3IOR. We didn't ask for logs to be submitted, so we obviously have no figures, but activity seemed up significantly from last year. I worked two all-time new stations (new for me, that is) on FO-29, as well as some old friends. CU on CW in 2018, and of course in AMSAT's third annual CW Activity Day, same time next year. 73 Ray W2RS

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Axial Polarization Question
by Brian 03 Jan '18

03 Jan '18

I have an old 2 meter and 440 twist antenna that I would like to re-purpose for satellite operations. Any thoughts on using Axial polarization for the ease of use ? Thank you Brian, KG8CO

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FUNcube-1 / AO73 Operations
by GRAHAM SHIRVILLE 03 Jan '18

03 Jan '18

Hi All, As planned, AO73 is now back in autonomous mode until Friday evening when the usual "weekend of transponder" mode will be restarted. In other news, please be aware that AO73 will start to experience much shorter eclipse periods during this month and will be in full sun for some weeks starting around 6th February until 13th March. The operating modes for this period will be announced nearer the time! 73GrahamG3VZV

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Falling Arrow
by John, 9H5G 03 Jan '18

03 Jan '18

I’ve become aware that my Arrow may be failing. I’m less and less able to hear the birds towards LOS and sometimes it’s taking the 1st 1/4 of an FM pass to hear anything typically more than 30 degrees elevation. I know there are many of you working at much lower elevations so I’m beginning to think I have a problem. It’s a salty environment here in C6 and there a little corrosion here and there. Sadly, I have no antenna analyser with me for UHF or VHF. I’ve already stripped it down once and cleaned everything so any advice on the following gratefully received: What elevations is it reasonable to hear each FM sat using a THD-72 (listening VFO A). What other places might I look for reduced performance? Thx and 73 de John, C6ATS

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Re: [amsat-bb] 3 Element Yagi Design
by Bob Freeman 03 Jan '18

03 Jan '18

Hello, Just wanted to mention a couple of items. Terry Osborne, ZL2BAC, noted the desire to use elements made from measuring tape to reduce weight. I have used a novel approach to using tape that allows the antenna to be quickly broken down for transport as the 2m antennas can be a little bulky to say the least! If interested, look for the title, "Tape Yagi-Uda Antennas for 2 meter and 70 cm Satellite Operation," at the bottom of this page of my site: http://ki4sbl.dodropin.org/Antennas/Antennas.html . The NEC design files and a report of antenna measurement results from the SVHFS Conference in Charlotte last year are are available, as well. Please let me know of results (and especially any improvements) should you decide to build these antennas. On a somewhat related topic, there are only three (3) CNCTRK AZ/EL rotator/positioner kits remaining in my eBay listing. The tape Yagi-Udas work well with the positioner. Have fun! Bob KI4SBL

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QIKCOM-1 possibility?
by Robert Bruninga 02 Jan '18

02 Jan '18

There was a possible report that the HOST spacecraft for QIKCOM-1 may have been heard from. If so, there is a chance that QIKCOM-1 may get powered up. I checked the PCSAT.FINDU.COM and SATWATCH web pages and see no hits... But since those websites have never seen a QIKCOM-1 packet either, then we don't know for certain if they will capture it if there ever is one... Possible QIKCOM-1 callsigns are QIKCOM-1, QIKCOM-11 and QIKCOM-3.. Very small chance, but something to notice if you see it. On 145.825 (and possibly 144.39 over the USA)... Don't waste your time, but just be aware it is still up there, and if the host ever powers up, then we come up too. Bob, WB4APR

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Monthly VUCC Awards/Endorsements
by Ronald G. Parsons 02 Jan '18

02 Jan '18

I offered to take over the Monthly VUCC Awards/Endorsements list that John, K8YSE, has been posting on this list. If anyone has comments or suggestions for changes to the list, please let me know. Otherwise I’ll be following a similar format that John has been using. Happy New Year. Ron W5RKN

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WD9EWK @ DM34/DM44, Wednesday (3 January 2018)
by Patrick STODDARD (WD9EWK/VA7EWK) 02 Jan '18

02 Jan '18

Hi! It's a new year, and I still have a couple of free days this week. I am going to make another quick run to the DM34/DM44 grid boundary in northern Arizona on Wednesday, 3 January 2018. If all goes well, I may be able to sneak in on the western FO-29 pass starting just before 1700 UTC. Otherwise, I will start with the SO-50 pass coming by just after 1700 UTC. Along with these two satellites, along with some others - AO-91, FalconSat-3, even AO-7 if it stays in mode B for a pass around 2026 UTC. I will use APRS for the drive up to the DM34/DM44 line and back on Wednesday, squawking as WD9EWK-9. This should appear on sites like http://aprs.fi/WD9EWK-9 among others. Updates will be posted on my @WD9EWK Twitter account while I am up there. QSOs will be uploaded to Logbook of the World after the quick road trip. If a QSL card is needed to confirm a contact, please send me an e-mail with the QSO details. If you are in the log, I will send you a QSL card. No need to first send me a card or SASE. 73! Patrick WD9EWK/VA7EWK http://www.wd9ewk.net/ Twitter: @WD9EWK or http://twitter.com/WD9EWK

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WisP Help File converted for use on Windows 10
by Chris Thompson 01 Jan '18

01 Jan '18

If you are using WISP and can not open the help file, then I decompiled and compiled an HTML version. Unfortunately it does not link directly from the help menus in the program, but you can read it and search for topics. If anyone has a better solution then let me know. It is here for anyone that wants it: http://amsat.us/FoxTelem/test/wisp.chm 73 Chris -- Chris E. Thompson chrisethompson(a)gmail.com g0kla(a)arrl.net

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VUCC Awards/Endorsements for December 2017
by John Papay 01 Jan '18

01 Jan '18

Here are the endorsements and new VUCC Satellite Awards issued by the ARRL for the period December 1, 2017 through January 1, 2018. Congratulations to all those who made the list this month! CALL 1Nov17 1Dec17 N8HM 1000 1005 N6UK 475 551 K5ND 391 439 WN9Q 251 416 K7TAB 186 274 NS3L 225 251 KE9AJ 106 228 FG8OJ 130 200 W7JSD 150 189 VA3NNA 176 179 KE4AL 175 177 K9EI 118 139 NA2AA 127 (NEW VUCC) PT9BM 100 126 (missing on 1Dec2017 report) XE2RV 118 120 AI6GS 290 119 (possible problem with W8LID ranking) K5IX 100 (NEW VUCC) This list was developed by comparing the ARRL .pdf listings for December 1, 2017 and January 1, 2018. It's a visual comparison so omissions are possible. Apologies if your call was not mentioned. Thanks to all those who are roving to grids that are rarely on the birds. They are doing most of the work! This report was the 12th in a series covering 2017. It is time for someone else to take it over if there is any interest. Simply download the .pdf file from the ARRL website on the first of every month and do a comparison with the last month. Keep in mind that these reports are not archived so if you don't download it on the 1st, that report is gone on the 2nd of the month. The January 1, 2018 report can be downloaded at papays.com/vucc01012018.pdf (It will stay there until mid February.) Happy New Year. 73, John K8YSE --- This email has been checked for viruses by Avast antivirus software. https://www.avast.com/antivirus

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Grid Master award
by DAMON RUNION 01 Jan '18

01 Jan '18

Congrats to NP4JV Grid Master award #7 Good job http://www.squirtthebirds.com Happy New Year WA4HFN

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Most popular sat antenna system?
by wa7dxz 31 Dec '17

31 Dec '17

I want to upgrade my ant system, I don't mind spending some $,,, but before I waste $,,, any recommendations,, I will be able to do az and elevationBobWa7dxzPhoenix Sent from my Verizon, Samsung Galaxy smartphone

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19th annual Ham Radio University Includes Satellite Presentation
by JoAnne K9JKM 31 Dec '17

31 Dec '17

Passing this news along so that word gets out before the next ANS bulletin news cycle ... ----- The 19th annual Ham Radio University (HRU) will be held Next Saturday, January 6, 2018 from 7:30 am to 3:30 pm at the LIU / Post - Hillwood Commons Student Center, 720 Northern Boulevard, Brookville, NY 11548. W2JV, Peter, AMSAT NY Area Coordinator will be presenting "Getting Started with the Amateur Satellites", the forum is scheduled for 9 AM. In addition, weather permitting, he will be on a few satellite passes. Presented in cooperation with LIU / Post public radio station WCWP 88.1FM, HRU 2018 will once again offer more than two dozen informational forums and two hands-on workshops, as well as a VE session for all levels of Amateur Radio license exams. Complete details can be found on the HRU website: www.HamRadioUniversity.org If you have any questions, e-mail: W2JV(a)AMSAT.org We look forward to seeing you there! 73, Peter W2JV

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Update: N4KGL EL79 ARRL Grid Chase New Years Day Activation
by Greg Lane 31 Dec '17

31 Dec '17

New times and two passes. Times are UTC SO-50 Pass 1616 HF Ops Start 1700 HF Ops End 1900 AO-91 Pass 1915 Happy New Year. Greg N4KGL > > > >

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GOLF-TEE $15,000 Matching Funds President’s Challenge
by Paul Stoetzer 31 Dec '17

31 Dec '17

For those who didn't read ANS this week (though everyone should be reading it weekly :) ) GOLF-TEE $15,000 Matching Funds President’s Challenge In October 2017 AMSAT announced the GOLF (Greater Orbit, Larger Footprint) program. The first project of the GOLF program is a technology demonstrator named GOLF-TEE (Technology Evaluation Environment). The design is a 3U CubeSat with deployable solar panels, ADAC (attitude determination and control), Software Defined Radio (SDR) Transponder, and a Vanderbilt University Low Energy Proton (LEP) experiment. Now is the time to begin work on the GOLF-TEE Project. At the end of 2017, AMSAT has generous offers from two AMSAT Past Presidents for matching funds up to $15,000 for those that contribute to the GOLF-TEE campaign at: https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=STK27W… (Shortened URL without linewrap: http://tinyurl.com/ANS-365-PayPal-GOLF-Donation ) between now and February 15th. Make your donation twice as valuable by taking advantage of this opportunity and contributing, and help AMSAT fund the launch of the next series of satellites of the GOLF program. There are also donate buttons for GOLF-TEE on the AMSAT website. Planning is for a launch in 2019. Donations of $100 and $1,000 or more will be eligible for a special AMSAT GOLF premium. (Both premiums are currently being designed, so please be patient awaiting delivery.) AMSAT is a 501-(c)-(3) not-for-profit educational and scientific organization of amateur radio operators whose purpose is to design, construct, launch, and operate satellites in space and to provide the support needed to encourage amateurs to utilize these resources. Please consider a tax-deductible contribution to AMSAT to help underwrite the development and launch expenses of our GOLF satellite program. Donors wishing to provide additional matching funds please contact Joe Spier, K6WAO, at k6wao(a)amsat.org. (ANS thanks AMSAT-NA for the above information)

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ANS-365 AMSAT News Service Weekly Bulletins
by JoAnne K9JKM 30 Dec '17

30 Dec '17

AMSAT NEWS SERVICE ANS-365 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. You can sign up for free e-mail delivery of the AMSAT News Service Bulletins via the ANS List; to join this list see: http://www.amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/ans In this edition: * GOLF-TEE $15,000 Matching Funds President’s Challenge * New Year's Weekend - AMSAT CW Activity Day 2018 In Memory Of G3IOR * New Year's Weekend - AO73 / FUNcube-1 Happy Holiday Mode * New Year's Weekend - AMSAT Office Closed For Holiday * KB1LQC's Faraday RF Blog Describes the Development of the AO-91 MPPT * Fernando, NP4JV Completes Satellite Contact With All 488 CONUS Grids * KA9Q AMSAT Archive Updated With Phase 3-B/Oscar-10 Documents * Volunteer Opportunity - Openings for News Service Rotating Editor * The ARRL International Grid Chase Includes Satellite Contacts * NASA/JPL is Testing Combined Deployable Solar Cell & Antenna Panel * Philippines’ Diwata-2 Microsat to Include Amateur Radio Transponder * IARU Coordination Completed for DreamSat for ISS Deployment in 2019 * Satellite Shorts From All Over SB SAT @ AMSAT $ANS-365.01 ANS-365 AMSAT News Service Weekly Bulletins AMSAT News Service Bulletin 344.01 From AMSAT HQ KENSINGTON, MD. DATE December 31, 2017 To All RADIO AMATEURS BID: $ANS-365.01 GOLF-TEE $15,000 Matching Funds President’s Challenge In October 2017 AMSAT announced the GOLF (Greater Orbit, Larger Foot- print) program. The first project of the GOLF program is a technology demonstrator named GOLF-TEE (Technology Evaluation Environment). The design is a 3U CubeSat with deployable solar panels, ADAC (attitude determination and control), Software Defined Radio (SDR) Transponder, and a Vanderbilt University Low Energy Proton (LEP) experiment. Now is the time to begin work on the GOLF-TEE Project. At the end of 2017, AMSAT has generous offers from two AMSAT Past Presidents for matching funds up to $15,000 for those that contribute to the GOLF-TEE campaign at: https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=STK27W… (Shortened URL without linewrap: http://tinyurl.com/ANS-365-PayPal-GOLF-Donation ) between now and Feb- ruary 15th. Make your donation twice as valuable by taking advantage of this opportunity and contributing, and help AMSAT fund the launch of the next series of satellites of the GOLF program. There are also donate buttons for GOLF-TEE on the AMSAT website. Planning is for a launch in 2019. Donations of $100 and $1,000 or more will be eligible for a special AMSAT GOLF premium. (Both premiums are currently being designed, so please be patient awaiting delivery.) AMSAT is a 501-(c)-(3) not-for-profit educational and scientific organization of amateur radio operators whose purpose is to design, construct, launch, and operate satellites in space and to provide the support needed to encourage amateurs to utilize these resources. Please consider a tax-deductible contribution to AMSAT to help under- write the development and launch expenses of our GOLF satellite program. Donors wishing to provide additional matching funds please contact Joe Spier, K6WAO at k6wao(a)amsat.org. (ANS thanks AMSAT-NA for the above information) --------------------------------------------------------------------- New Year's Weekend - AMSAT CW Activity Day 2018 In Memory Of G3IOR You are cordially invited to participate in AMSAT's second annual CW Activity Day. It will be held from 0001 to 2400 UTC on January 1, 2018. This year's event is dedicated to the memory of Pat Gowen, G3IOR. The rules are very simple: there aren't any. Just operate CW through any amateur radio satellite. Straight keys and "bugs" are encouraged, but not required. The important thing is to get on the air and have fun. [ANS thanks Ray W2RS for the above information] --------------------------------------------------------------------- New Year's Weekend - AO73 / FUNcube-1 Happy Holiday Mode AO73/FUNcube-1 is now operating in full time transponder mode and will continue in this mode until the evening of Wednesday 3rd January 2018. Please enjoy the transponder during this happy holiday period! Season's greetings from the whole FUNcube team. [ANS thanks Graham, G3VZV for the above information] --------------------------------------------------------------------- New Year's Weekend - AMSAT Office Closed For Holiday The AMSAT Office is closed from Friday, Dec 22 - Friday, Jan 5th. Please check the website (amsat.org) for information. HAPPY HOLIDAYS and a VERY HAPPY HEALTHY NEW YEAR. [ANS thanks Martha for the above information --------------------------------------------------------------------- KB1LQC's Faraday RF Blog Describes the Development of the AO-91 MPPT Bryce Salmi, KB1LQC, writes about the development and successful launch and deployment of the Maximum Power Point Tracker (MPPT) designed by himself and Brent Salmi, KB1LQD. The design started as a senior design project at the Rochester Institute of Techno- logy. Bryce wrote, "The story of the Fox-1 MPPT is a great example of how amateur radio is what you want it to be. The MPPT symbolizes the vast nature of amateur radio which spans far beyond just com- municating over the airwaves." Continuing, "The Maximum Power Point Tracker has no radio inside of it yet it is profoundly amateur radio. It’s sole purpose is to enable scientific and ham radio payloads on-board the spacecraft. Amateur radio is about learning, having fun, and applying techno- logy to accomplish great things. Let’s explore this side of the hobby!" Follow the rest of the blog, the MPPT, with photos and videos at: https://faradayrf.com/ham-radio-is-about-more-than-radios-amsat/ [ANS thanks Bryce Salmi, KB1LQC for the above information] --------------------------------------------------------------------- Fernando, NP4JV Completes Satellite Contact With All 488 CONUS Grids Congratulations are due to Fernando, NP4JV, for completing satellite contacts with all 488 Maidenhead grids in the contin- ental United States. His December 28, 2017 contact with Ken, VE3HLS in grid FN65 on XW-2B completed Fernando's quest. Ken was mobile on his trip to to New Brunswick. The satellite was at 2º elevation when the contact was completed. Fernando wrote on amsat-bb, "I would like to publicly express my gratitude to Ken for going out of his way to help bring down the "white whale", and last grid needed in the 488 CONUS." Continuing, "I want to also thank all the satellite operators that made this possible. All credit goes to them! Extra thanks to all those who travelled and helped with multiple grid squares. This has been a fun and exciting 2 years and 3 months of opera- ting Ham Radio Satellites." Fernando compiled a list of the stations contacted which can found on the archived copy of his original posting: http://www.amsat.org/pipermail/amsat-bb/2017-December/066053.html [ANS thanks and congratulates Fernando, NP4JV for the above information] --------------------------------------------------------------------- KA9Q AMSAT Archive Updated With Phase 3-B/Oscar-10 Documents Phil Karn, KA9Q, wrote on amsat-bb that he has been scanning and categorizing his stacks of paper files. He's been working on old AMSAT documents from the early 1980s. Phil says, "I have a good pile of stuff on Phase 3-B/Oscar-10 that might be of interest to the old-timers among you (and maybe of archeological interest to others)". He will be placing these documents in raw form on his personal website. There's no index or HTML framing at the moment, but hopefully the file names are at least slightly descriptive. Phil advises to watch: http://www.ka9q.net/amsat/Oscar-10 Phil's AMSAT Newsletter archives can be accessed on his website: http://www.ka9q.net/newsletters.html [ANS thanks Phil Karn, KA9Q for the above information] --------------------------------------------------------------------- Volunteer Opportunity - Openings for News Service Rotating Editor If you're open to volunteering to help AMSAT this is your chance! We have openings for a few volunteers willing to help as an AMSAT News Service editor. Our editors work on a rotating schedule with each taking turns as the current week's news editor. Using input received from members, the amateur radio community, officers, plus our other editors your job is to assemble the AMSAT News Service bulletin for your week. (Template is provided to help you format the message.) If you can help contact our Senior News Service Editor, Lee McLamb, KT4TZ via his e-mail: kt4tz(a)amsat.org [ANS thanks the AMSAT News Service for the above information] --------------------------------------------------------------------- The ARRL International Grid Chase Includes Satellite Contacts Beginning at 0000 UTC on January 1, 2018, the ARRL International Grid Chase kicks off. The objective is simple: Work stations in as many grid squares as possible and upload your log data to ARRL's Logbook of The World. Visit the ARRL Grid Chase web page at: http://www.arrl.org/international-grid-chase-2018 (If you are not currently registered with Logbook of The World, this is a good reason to get started. Go to https://lotw.arrl.org/lotw-help/getting-started/. Registration and uploading are free.) Every new grid square contact confirmed through Logbook of The World counts toward your monthly total, which begins when you ring in the New Year. Just turn on your radio and start calling "CQ Grid Chase," or listen for others doing the same. Make the contact, enter it into your log, and you're on to your next QSO. At the end of each month, your totals on the Grid Chase leader board will reset to zero. Fear not, though. The online scoring system will maintain your monthly totals for a grand total at the end of the year, when an annual summary will be released and awards given to top finishers in various categories. The ARRL International Grid Chase is open to all amateurs, regard- less of location or license class. Any operating mode is eligible as well as every band, except 60 meters. You'll find the complete rules at www.arrl.org/aigc2018. Any contact can count for your Chase score; it doesn't have to involve an exchange of grid squares. As long as other operators participate with Logbook of The World, you'll get the credit automatically when they upload their logs. This means that contest contacts will count, as will contacts with special-event stations, or any other on-air activity. As long as stations upload their logs to Logbook of The World, you're good. Satellite contacts count. Contacts made through earthbound repeaters do not count for the Grid Chase, but repeaters in outer space are the exception. This includes all low-orbiting satellites that support CW, SSB, and even FM contacts. [ANS thanks the ARRL for the above information] --------------------------------------------------------------------- NASA/JPL is Testing Combined Deployable Solar Cell & Antenna Panel After cargo ship Cygnus OA-8E (SS Gene Cernan) was unberthed from the Unity module of the ISS on December 5 it continued in orbit to release cubesats and perform additional testing. On December 6 Cygnus raised its orbit from 402 x 407 km to 447 x 456 km. It then deployed 14 cube- sats on December 6 and 7. Cygnus was deorbited on December 18, with entry over the South Pacific. One of the cubesats deployed from Cygnus was the NASA/JPL Integrated Solar Array and Reflectarray Antenna (ISARA) mission to demonstrate a reflectarray antenna that increases downlink data rates for CubeSats from the existing baseline rate of 9.6 kilobits per second (kbps) to more than 100 megabits per second (Mbps). The reflectarray antenna consists of three panels, electrically tied together through hinges, which have an array of printed circuit board patches on them. The size of the patches are adjusted so that the phase of the reflected feed illumination collimates the radiation in much the same way a parabolic dish reflector would. Unlike a parabolic dish, however, the reflectarray panels are flat, which enables them to be folded down against the CubeSat. On the opposite side of the printed reflectarray antenna, solar cells have been added. Additional information and illustration can be found on the web: Jet Propulsion Labs ISARA page: https://www.jpl.nasa.gov/cubesat/missions/isara.php NASA ISARA page: http://tinyurl.com/ANS-365-NASA-ISARA-Project NASA ISARA PDF data sheet http://tinyurl.com/ANS-365-ISARA-PDF [ANS thanks Jonathan's Space Report No. 743, NASA, and Jet Propulsion Labs for the above information] --------------------------------------------------------------------- Philippines’ Diwata-2 Microsat to Include Amateur Radio Transponder The IARU frequency coordination pages show that the Diwata-2 team have applied for amateur radio frequency coordination: http://www.amsatuk.me.uk/iaru/formal_detail.php?serialnum=593 Diwata-2 is the Philippines’ second microsatellite designed and developed by Filipino scientists and engineers under the PHL-Microsat Program. They describe their program at: http://phl-microsat.upd.edu.ph/diwata2 Diwata-2 is a 50x50x50 cm microsatellite with estimated mass of 50kg. It features two deployable systems - solar array panels and amateur radio antennas. Diwata-2 will carry optical payloads that will support the following objectives: + Determining the extent of damages from disasters + Monitoring natural and cultural heritage sites + Monitoring changes in vegetation + Observing cloud patterns and weather disturbances These paylaods will use non-amateur S and X Band frequencies. In addition to these optical payloads, Diwata-2 will also carry an amateur radio unit. This payload is intended to pro- mote awareness and interest in amateur radios and satellite technology in the country. It is also intends to provide an alternative means of communication at times of disasters and emergencies. Diwata-2 is proposing a U/V FM transponder with APRS and CW beacon. Planning a launch from Tanegashima, Japan into a 613km polar orbit in Q2 2018. [ANS thanks the IARU and the PHL-Microsat Program for the above information] --------------------------------------------------------------------- IARU Coordination Completed for DreamSat for ISS Deployment in 2019 The Dream Satellite Project plans to develop and deploy a 1U cube- sat from the ISS in 2019. The structure and bus system of this sat- ellite consists of the OPUSAT-Kit, which is developed based on Osaka Prefecture University’s OPUSAT CubeSat, manufactured by NISSIN Co., Ltd. The Dream Satellite Project will develop the mission system: + Provide amateur radio mailbox service + Provide QSL service + Store and forward message operations A downlink at 145.860 MHz and UHF uplink have been coordinated. DreamSat has not yet announced their UHF uplink frequency. Data formats include CW, AFSK 1k2 packet and GMSK 9k6 packet. The DreamSat webpage: http://faspia.or.jp/ Planned for deployment from the ISS during Q1 2019. The IARU coordination information can be viewed at: http://www.amsatuk.me.uk/iaru/finished_detail.php?serialnum=590 [ANS thanks the IARU and Katsuya Shibata, JJ1GPJ for the above information] --------------------------------------------------------------------- Satellite Shorts From All Over + Bryce, KB1LQC, at faradayrf.com and AMSAT volunteer designer has a new entry in his blog https://faradayrf.com/antenna-every-pot/ Bryce discusses the effects of ITAR over the years and shows a really neat segment from a 1996 show which aired on the Discovery network about the construction of antennas for AO-40. This is quite a find ... you're going to like this one folks ... + The U.S. National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine has published a document on Agenda Items of Interest to the Science Services at the World Radiocommunication Conference 2019. The docu- ment addresses potential threats to the Radio Astronomy Service and Earth Exploration-Satellite Service. (A word search of the document does not reveal specific menition of amateur radio or amateur satel- lite.) Among the many frequency ranges mentioned are 45 MHz, 24 GHz, 47 GHz. Download document as "Guest" at: https://www.nap.edu/download/24899 (via W4ART and Southgate) + Pierros Papadeas, SV1QVE gave this presentation on December 29 about the LibreSpace_Fnd UPSat Open Source satellite to the Chaos Communication Congress in Leipzig: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=boZRB4Qpg9s Nikos Roussos gives an overview of the LibreSpace_Fnd SatNOGS project, a network of satellite ground station around the world: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KiMXW6URg0U + How Many New Year’s Eves Will NOAA’s Satellites Celebrate? http://tinyurl.com/ANS-365-NOAA-NewYear + An ARISS School Contact with the Higher National School of Computer Science and Systems Analysis (ENSIAS), Rabat, Morocco, Wed 2018-01-03 13:52:42 is planned to be streamed on-line at: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCVrHxxZ5pCvF-6I2O1-wgqQ/live + Peter Parker, VK3YE, has published two excellent introductions to amateur satellites videos. Peter describes his two-part video demonstration as, "A new amateur satellite has just gone up and it's super easy to work. You just need a pair of handhelds on 2m & 70cm FM. Watch these videos to find out how to make contacts through AO91 with equipment you probably already have." Part 1 - https://youtu.be/astteV2umOg Part 2 - https://youtu.be/XNB7Nc4HFYs + 6O6O from Somalia - Operators Ken, LA7GIA and Adrian, KO8SCA will be active as 6O6O from Somalia between January 3-16th, 2018. This will be an HF DXpedition but they invite amateur radio operators worldwide to participate in a humanitarian portion of their trip. Both Ken and Adrian will pay for all the DXpedition expenses. All money raised during the DXpedition will go to the not-for-profit Doctors Without Borders. They have also set up a dedicated PayPal address for these donations 6o6o(a)la7gia.com. Closing date for donations is February 1st, 2018, when donations will be wire transferred to Doctors Without Borders. + Visit https://www.smallsat.org/ to find information on the 2018 SmallSat Conference August 4-9, 2018 at Utah State University. The theme this year is "Delivering Mission Success". + Terry, ZL2BAC, posted plans and photos of his 3 element 2M yagi antenna he made from old TV antenna parts in his junk box. Terry wrote, "It seems to work well on AO-91. If anyone is interested, see the details at:" http://tinyurl.com/ANS-365-ZL2BAC-Antenna + The AMSAT Station and Operating Hints page has been updated. 1) The Fox Operating Guide has been updated for 2018. This is in color, designed to print two-sided. A low-resolution PDF for e-mailing or screen viewing; and, a high-resolution PDF is available for high quality printing. 2) A copy of the I8CVS Antenna Polarization Switching article from the AMSAT Journal was added after many expressed interest in obtaining a copy. See: https://www.amsat.org/station-and-operating-hints/ --------------------------------------------------------------------- /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 and Happy New Year, This week's ANS Editor, JoAnne Maenpaa, K9JKM k9jkm at amsat dot org -- 73 de JoAnne K9JKM k9jkm(a)amsat.org

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N4KGL EL79 ARRL Grid Chase New Years Day Activation
by Greg Lane 30 Dec '17

30 Dec '17

The 2018 ARRL International Grid Chase applies to all bands except 60 meters. See http://www.arrl.org/news/announcing-the-arrl- international-grid-chase <http://www.arrl.org/news/announcing-the-arrl-international-grid-chase> I figure EL79 will be popular. I wiil be portable at the lighthouse on St George Island on New Years Day for this pass. I will appreciate any contacts. SO-50 will be visible from St George Island, on Monday, January 1, 2018 16:16:39 UTC Starting in the SW (223°) Ending in the NNE (19°) at 16:29:48 UTC Maximum elevation: 39.8°° Then on to St. George Island State Park. At the park will start HF Ops at 1200 CST/1800 UTC for two hours. We will spot to DX Summit. We will upload the logs to LOTW. Upload yours to obtain Grid Chase credit for matching contacts. Note the park is KFF-0635, the Lighthouse is USA 140, and the Island is FL007S and NA-85. Jim K4LIX and Cory N4UVR may also be active from EL79. Greg N4KGL LaneKG(a)gmail.com

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SatPC32 Rev C issue
by jim＠beeson.cc 30 Dec '17

30 Dec '17

I have three sats that I track with SatPC32 rev c. A lot lately the graphic display will loose one or two of the sats for no apparent reason. The program is still tracking them because the audio still tells me when a sat comes up and I can actually highlight one of the missing sats by clicking it in the lower right hand corner. Any thoughts?

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EM84 Rove through GA and SC
by Ruth 30 Dec '17

30 Dec '17

Good evening satellite operators, I will be roving to EM84 tomorrow! The passes that I’m planning to be on are: 17:02z SO50 pass from Georgia 18:32z AO91 pass from South Carolina We'll be driving between the two passes, so hopefully the timing will work out ok. Assuming there's not much traffic, we should have more than enough time to get to SC. I know it's a weekend and the FM satellites will be pretty busy, but I'll do my best to help you get the grid/state that you need. I have a list going of ops who need the grid and/or state, but feel free to respond to this email if you need them and I’ll do my best to listen for you. I will be back in GA soon, and am already planning more roves to South Carolina within the next few months. If you can’t get the grid/state tomorrow, I should be back sooner than later! All my logs will be uploaded to LOTW. 73, Ruth KM4LAO

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Upcoming ARISS Contact Schedule as of 2017-12-29 23:00 UTC
by AJ9N＠aol.com 29 Dec '17

29 Dec '17

Upcoming ARISS Contact Schedule as of 2017-12-29 23:00 UTC Quick list of scheduled contacts and events: Higher National School of Computer Science and Systems Analysis (ENSIAS), Rabat, Morocco, telebridge via VK5ZAI The ISS callsign is presently scheduled to be NA1SS The scheduled astronaut is Mark Vande Hei KG5GNP Contact is a go for: Wed 2018-01-03 13:52:42 UTC 33 deg Watch for live stream at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCVrHxxZ5pCvF-6I2O1-wgqQ/live (***) **************************************************************************** ** 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 127 Gaston ON4WF with 123 Sergey RV3DR with 100 **************************************************************************** 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 2017-12-29 23:00 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 1200. Each school counts as 1 event. Total number of ARISS ISS to earth school contacts is 1149. 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 2017-12-27 01:00 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. 53 on orbit Mark Vande Hei KG5GNP Alexander Misurkin Joe Acaba KE5DAR Exp. 54 on orbit Scott Tingle KG5NZA Norishige Kanai Alexander Skvortsov **************************************************************************** 73, Charlie Sufana AJ9N One of the ARISS operation team mentors

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