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AO-7 Mode A at 1950Z
by Paul Stoetzer 29 Dec '15

29 Dec '15

Good afternoon, I'll be on AO-7 Mode A at 1950Z today looking for a few QSOs. There's only a few days left until AO-7 sees daily eclipses for many years to come, meaning the 24 hour timer will not function and the satellite will spend a large majority of its time in Mode B. I may also be on the 2144Z pass. 73, Paul, N8HM

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EO79
by PY5LF 29 Dec '15

29 Dec '15

Very good signal from EO79 now , 15:31 UTC . Actually I`m using this doppler information on SatPC32; EO-79,145950,435066.4,USB,LSB,REV,0,0 I hope it helps. 73 PY5LF Luciano Fabricio Curitiba-PR-BR GG54jm http://www.qrz.com/db/PY5LF

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ISS Voice, SSTV, and SO-50 video clips - Trailer for my YouTube Channel Space Comms
by John Brier 29 Dec '15

29 Dec '15

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WSBPdAmBx8k 73, John, KG4AKV

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Re: [amsat-bb] TS-2000 and 9600 baud Sats
by Tony 29 Dec '15

29 Dec '15

Lizeth: > Unisat-6 has strong 9k6 telemetry. Would you happen to have a recent set of keps for Unisat-6? Searched Celestrak for catalog # 40012, but haven't found it yet. > Unisat-6 has strong 9k6 telemetry. Used a dongle and the same soft modem. Yes, I've had great results decoding XW-2F with the Funcube Dongle and UZ7HO's 9k6 modem. The problem is that I haven't been able to do the same with the Kenwood TS-2000 and SCS Tracker modem which is G3RUH / GMSK compatible. Any other reliable 9600 baud sats on your list? Thanks Tony -K2MO On 12/28/2015 8:30 PM, Lizeth Norman wrote: > Unisat-6 has strong 9k6 telemetry. Used a dongle and the same soft > modem. Works best with a fast (4 core) computer, lots of memory.. Have > tried it with a bunch of different machines. core2duo with 2 Gb just > does not cut it. > > On Sun, Dec 27, 2015 at 8:09 PM, Tony <dxdx(a)optonline.net> wrote: >> All: >> >> Having failed to copy ANY 9600 baud satellites with my Kenwood TS-2000 and >> 9600 baud SCS modem, I decided to try a Funcube Dongle instead. Needless to >> say, the Funcube worked and I was able to copy XW-2F's down link using >> UZ7HO's 9600 baud G3RUH Soundmodem. >> >> That made me take a closer look at the Kenwood TS-2000 / SCS Modem setup >> and, low and behold, I found that the data rate for the external TNC was set >> at 1200 baud instead of 9600. For those TS-2000 users, this setting is found >> in Menu item 50F. >> >> I'm hoping this is the only setup parameter I missed. I don't know of any >> 9600 baud terrestrial links or PBBS near my location so I'll have to wait >> till the next 9600 bird comes along. >> >> Tony -K2MO >> >> >> >> >> >> . >> _______________________________________________ >> 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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XW-F satellites
by Vincenzo Mone 29 Dec '15

29 Dec '15

Hi all > Has anyone been able to copy the XW- F satellite via 9600 or 19200 baud FSK and GMSK? If yes please which program to use? I am trying with the Funcube Dongle Pro Plus and UZ7HO Soundmodem program. I get a strong signal from the satellites but nothing decode. Any help will be really appreciated. 73's de Enzo IK8OZV Inviato da iPhone

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Re: [amsat-bb] What on earth (or in space...) is going on?
by Daniel Schultz 29 Dec '15

29 Dec '15

> I have been sucked into a discussion that makes me feel like I have spent > the last six months in a coma... Dear Pete MM0TWX, Attending the annual AMSAT Space Symposium is certainly the best way to get caught up on the newest developments but I recognize that not everybody can come, although we do try to move the symposium to different parts of the country each year to give everyone a chance to attend at least once. If you want to bring the symposium to your city, form a local organizing committee and make a proposal to AMSAT! The AMSAT forums and exhibits at Dayton are also a good place to get caught up, but I recognize that not everybody can come to Dayton. Lacking that, the AMSAT Journal is your best source of up to date information and it is included in the price of your membership. If you are not a member, then I guess you have only yourself to blame. Most of the really active AMSAT volunteers are too busy to read AMSAT-BB on a regular basis, the signal to noise ratio can get a bit rough sometimes. Please recognize, as Jerry and Tom pointed out, that we live in a brave new world where a 6U Cubesat might be the largest thing that we can launch, and it has to have a scientific, technological or educational purpose that NASA or some other sponsor will buy into. Sometimes I feel like we are trying to fit 50 pounds of satellite into a 5 pound sack, and this requires some tricky space engineering to make it work. Getting the antennas to fit on such a tiny satellite is one challenge, generating enough solar power is another challenge. With AO-10 and AO-13, we could cover the body of the satellite with solar cells and tolerate the inefficiency that comes when the cells don't always point directly to the sun. With a Cubesat that might be only 10 x 20 x 30 centimeters, we really have to have three axis attitude control to keep those cells pointing at the sun most of the time. This is challenging technology for AMSAT. (And for those who love the older RS birds, remember that they were attached to larger satellites that provided an ample amount of power for their transmitters. You would have to ask the Russians if they have any plans to do more such satellites in the future.) I think we will include some type of analog transponder in most future satellites, the SDR radios can most likely be programmed to relay analog signals, but these signals will come from small antennas with limited transmitter power, they will be weaker than what you received in the past, and we are doing this for those hams who enjoy a challenge. Please do not complain that we are only interested in serving the "elite" hams, yes, the analog transponders are for those hams. The digital ground system group is working hard to make a 5 GHz up, 10 GHz down digital transponder kit that average hams can buy and assemble, and we intend to design future satellites that can all use those bands and modes so that your equipment investment will not be wasted when one satellite dies. The geosynchronous transponder might be about as challenging as a Skype call, but think about what that might do for those hams who work in public service and emergency communications. This is the sort of thing that attracts attention from the FCC and Congress when they are considering the future value of amateur radio to the nation. Please also recognize, as Bob pointed out, that some things CAN'T be released to the membership, and you will just have to trust that he knows what he is doing. There are also some things that are just too darn speculative and we may be reluctant to talk about them in public until our ideas firm up. The symposium is the best place to get the latest gossip on the really far out ideas. Finally, if you see something that needs to be done, please step forward and do it. The absolute best way to keep up with our progress is to work alongside those AMSAT volunteers who are making things happen, because in the end, AMSAT is nothing more than the passion and energy of its volunteers. 73, Merry Christmas and Happy New Year Dan Schultz N8FGV

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Midland CT890 working full duplex in AO85
by Felix Paez EA4GQS 28 Dec '15

28 Dec '15

Hi all, finally I have been able to do the test with AO85. As Patrick WD9EWK/VA7EWK told me in a previous thread, It seems impossible to work SO-50 full duplex with a single HT like this because It gets completely saturated but today my experience with AO85 has been completely different. Just at the beginning of the pass, when the satellite was still in the horizon I have been able to hear my own voice on the downlink when nobody seemed to still be using it. It has been only a pair of CQ calls. After that I have lost the downlink (maybe because I have some buildings in the way) and I haven't recovered it until it was in the middle of the pass. My impression is that I haven't been able to excite the repeater again but it is difficult to assure because the sat was too crowded. The test has been done with the Midland CT890 and an Arrow Antenna using 4W. I have a Wouxun KG-UV8D (lent to me with the Arrow from Antonio EA1IW) and it seems the same HT as the Midland CT890 (at least externally is almost identical and the menus are the sames, so I suppose the electronics are the same in both HTs). Anyway I will do more test with both HTs... but this could be great news,.. An important thing is that I have used a handheld microphone with headphones. Another thing that I would like to say is that sometimes I hear very clear voices when I am in 145.975 and sometimes when I am in 145.980 (in the same pass) and it does not seem directly related to doppler. This is my impression!! Well that is my experience of this night. Still no QSOs in this sat but I think I am in the right way... SO-50 is not challenge anymore (each pass I am able to do between 1 and 4 QSOs) but this tricky sat still is to me! :) Thanks all, Felix Paez EA4GQS

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XW-2A
by sm7wsj＠telia.com 28 Dec '15

28 Dec '15

Hello! Does anyone know why they have activated the transponder in the middle of the coordinated space for repeaters here in EU? We have worked very hard to get the repeaterlinking out of the satellitepart of our 2m&70cm band but now it will be even worse to motivate why it is important to protect the bandplan. It is sad to see! 73 Hakan SM7WSJ

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Re: [amsat-bb] What on earth (or in space...) is going on?
by Tom Clark 28 Dec '15

28 Dec '15

A related thread has been running on QRZ.com where I just posted this comment: > To all those who have been bewailing the fact that the microwave > technology needed to use the P4B digital GEO satellite let me > offer a couplke of comments. I preface this by saying I am a part > of both the AMSAT and VT "factions:". > > All of you are making the mistake in believing that the 10 GHz > downlink will be complicated and expensive. Au contraire! > > How many of you have a 20 to 40 inch dish you use to watch TV? > Well, the downlink that DirectTV uses is well up in the microwave > spectrum in Ka band, at about 12 GHz. Many of the other TV > satellites operate at ~11 GHz. Hams in several parts of the world > have found that the feed used in these dishes (called an LNB) > consists of a good feed (designed to work with the small offset > dishes) coupled to a HEMT Low-Noise Amplifier (don't believe the > advertising -- the Noise figure is closer to 1 Db and not the 0.1 > dB the vendors claim). The LNA feeds a crystal-controlled down > converter which, off the shelf, makes the IF come out around 700 > Mhz. I can go on Amazon, Ebay or Alibaba today and purchase a dish > plus a full LNB plus some dish mounting hardware plus 100 ft of > low-loss (foam) 75 ohm coax and have it delivered to my house for > less than $100. > > The ~700 MHz IF can plug into a $200-300 RX SDR which converts the > ~10 MHz wide downlink into usable signal channels. Instead of > tuning an analog frequency dial, you will select an appropriate > channel to listen to your buddies. Or you can feed the SDR into > your local VHF/UHF LAN where you can user your existing HT. If you > are a skeptic about using the TVRO hardware in the amateur world, > I'll note that just such hardware has successfully copied the DL > 10GHz EME beacon in San Diego using a DVB Dongle+a laptop as the > receiver. > > What I described was the downlink side. The ~6 GHz uplink will > require the addition of a 1-5W PA, a small (probably array of > patches) with the TX side of an SDR and an upconverter from > whatever IF your SDR can generate to 6 GHz. The C-band TX should > cost under $500-$600 with the bulk of the cost in the SDR and TX PA. > > If you add up the RX and TX hardware, the tariff is less than the > price of an FT-1200 or KX-3, i.e. under $1000. We are working hard > to meet this goal since it meets FEMA requirements for portable > first responder "Go Boxes" to cover the need during major > disasters (Katrina, tsunamis, earthquakes) for reliable > communications in the first 24-96 hours. The ARRL and FEMA have an > agreement to have a hundred such "Go Boxes" (which also includes > suitable portable radios to augment whatever local resources exist). > > For those of you who want to use "conventional" modes our current > plans call for a ~100 kHz wide LINEAR C/X-band transponder. I note > (with pride) that I have figured out how we can have a LINEAR > transponder built on RX software running the "main" payload and > getting a LINEAR ANALOG output from a hard-limiting digital PA. > Using the linear transponder will require you to have a bit > antenna/TX power, but it will be there as a challenge! > > For all the nay-sayers please realize that AMSAT is trying to make > a miracle happen. We need financial, moral and technical support. > The "Space Biz" of today is radically different from what it was > when NASA and ESA were launching their own rockets and when AMSAT > was able to get sympathy for a bunch of "Space Cadets". > > 73 de Tom, K3IO (ex W3IWI) > >

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Upcoming ARISS Contact Schedule as of 2015-12-28 19:30 UTC
by AJ9N＠aol.com 28 Dec '15

28 Dec '15

Upcoming ARISS Contact Schedule as of 2015-12-28 19:30 UTC Quick list of scheduled contacts and events: Frederick W. Harnett Middle School, Blackstone, Massachusetts, telebridge via K6DUE (***) The ISS callsign is presently scheduled to be NA1SS (***) The scheduled astronaut is Timothy Peake KG5BVI (***) Contact is a go for: Tue 2016-01-05 17:42:06 UTC 81 deg (***) Exp. 44 now back on earth (***) Oleg Kononenko RN3DX Kimiya Yui KG5BPH Kjell Lindgren KO5MOS Congratulations to all 3! Job well done! Exp. 46 on orbit (***) Tim Kopra KE5UDN Timothy Peake KG5BVI Yuri Malenchenko RK3DUP Welcome aboard! **************************************************************************** ** >From 2015-12-20 to 2016-01-04, there will be no US Operational Segment (USOS) hams on board ISS. So any schools contacts during this period will be conducted by the ARISS Russia team. **************************************************************************** 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. **************************************************************************** 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: Gaston ON4WF with 121 Francesco IKØWGF with 115 Satoshi 7M3TJZ with 114 **************************************************************************** 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 8061 date and time format YYYY-MM-DD HH:MM:SS The complete schedule page has been updated as of 2015-12-12 03:00 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 Total number of ARISS ISS to earth school events is 1015. Each school counts as 1 event. Total number of ARISS ISS to earth school contacts is 980. Each contact may have multiple schools sharing the same time slot. Total number of ARISS supported terrestrial contacts is 46. 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, North Dakota, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Vermont, 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 2015-12-09 07:30 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. 43/44 on orbit Scott Kelly Mikhail Kornienko RN3BF Exp. 44 now back on earth (***) Oleg Kononenko RN3DX Kimiya Yui KG5BPH Kjell Lindgren KO5MOS Exp. 45 on orbit Sergey Volkov RU3DIS Exp. 46 on orbit (***) Tim Kopra KE5UDN Timothy Peake KG5BVI Yuri Malenchenko RK3DUP **************************************************************************** 73, Charlie Sufana AJ9N One of the ARISS operation team mentors

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Re: [amsat-bb] What... in space... is going on? (Microwave Fun)
by Robert Bruninga 28 Dec '15

28 Dec '15

And dont forget how you can take most old 10' dishs and disassemble it into 4 sections and make FOUR vrey high gain antennas. Just mount the feed to fully illuminate your quarter section of the dish and you have adequate gain in 1/4th teh space. Lots of fun with microwafves.. I thought I had photos, but cannot find them. I did find this old portable briefcase 1m dish system I put together for AO40: http://www.aprs.org/ao40ant.html Bob, Wb4APR On Mon, Dec 28, 2015 at 5:00 AM, Tom Clark <k3io(a)verizon.net> wrote: > A related thread has been running on QRZ.com where I just posted this > comment: > > To all those who have been bewailing the fact that the microwave >> technology needed to use the P4B digital GEO satellite let me >> offer a couplke of comments. I preface this by saying I am a part >> of both the AMSAT and VT "factions:". >> >> All of you are making the mistake in believing that the 10 GHz >> downlink will be complicated and expensive. Au contraire! >> >> How many of you have a 20 to 40 inch dish you use to watch TV? >> Well, the downlink that DirectTV uses is well up in the microwave >> spectrum in Ka band, at about 12 GHz. Many of the other TV >> satellites operate at ~11 GHz. Hams in several parts of the world >> have found that the feed used in these dishes (called an LNB) >> consists of a good feed (designed to work with the small offset >> dishes) coupled to a HEMT Low-Noise Amplifier (don't believe the >> advertising -- the Noise figure is closer to 1 Db and not the 0.1 >> dB the vendors claim). The LNA feeds a crystal-controlled down >> converter which, off the shelf, makes the IF come out around 700 >> Mhz. I can go on Amazon, Ebay or Alibaba today and purchase a dish >> plus a full LNB plus some dish mounting hardware plus 100 ft of >> low-loss (foam) 75 ohm coax and have it delivered to my house for >> less than $100. >> >> The ~700 MHz IF can plug into a $200-300 RX SDR which converts the >> ~10 MHz wide downlink into usable signal channels. Instead of >> tuning an analog frequency dial, you will select an appropriate >> channel to listen to your buddies. Or you can feed the SDR into >> your local VHF/UHF LAN where you can user your existing HT. If you >> are a skeptic about using the TVRO hardware in the amateur world, >> I'll note that just such hardware has successfully copied the DL >> 10GHz EME beacon in San Diego using a DVB Dongle+a laptop as the >> receiver. >> >> What I described was the downlink side. The ~6 GHz uplink will >> require the addition of a 1-5W PA, a small (probably array of >> patches) with the TX side of an SDR and an upconverter from >> whatever IF your SDR can generate to 6 GHz. The C-band TX should >> cost under $500-$600 with the bulk of the cost in the SDR and TX PA. >> >> If you add up the RX and TX hardware, the tariff is less than the >> price of an FT-1200 or KX-3, i.e. under $1000. We are working hard >> to meet this goal since it meets FEMA requirements for portable >> first responder "Go Boxes" to cover the need during major >> disasters (Katrina, tsunamis, earthquakes) for reliable >> communications in the first 24-96 hours. The ARRL and FEMA have an >> agreement to have a hundred such "Go Boxes" (which also includes >> suitable portable radios to augment whatever local resources exist). >> >> For those of you who want to use "conventional" modes our current >> plans call for a ~100 kHz wide LINEAR C/X-band transponder. I note >> (with pride) that I have figured out how we can have a LINEAR >> transponder built on RX software running the "main" payload and >> getting a LINEAR ANALOG output from a hard-limiting digital PA. >> Using the linear transponder will require you to have a bit >> antenna/TX power, but it will be there as a challenge! >> >> For all the nay-sayers please realize that AMSAT is trying to make >> a miracle happen. We need financial, moral and technical support. >> The "Space Biz" of today is radically different from what it was >> when NASA and ESA were launching their own rockets and when AMSAT >> was able to get sympathy for a bunch of "Space Cadets". >> >> 73 de Tom, K3IO (ex W3IWI) >> >> >> > _______________________________________________ > 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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NO-84
by Joe 28 Dec '15

28 Dec '15

I did a look through on You-Tube, and did not find any. Does anyone have a nice video of people using NO-84? I'd like to make up a club presentation. Joe WB9SBD -- Sig The Original Rolling Ball Clock Idle Tyme Idle-Tyme.com http://www.idle-tyme.com

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Transponder EO-79 Offline
by pd3t＠amsat.org 28 Dec '15

28 Dec '15

Hi, Tried to reach the EO-79 Transponder but it seems to be in the off state. Didn’t try listening for the beacon will do that on next pass. Regards Terence PD3T

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NO-84 question
by skristof＠etczone.com 28 Dec '15

28 Dec '15

I know this has been asked a hundred times, but I'm going to make it a hundred and one. I'm using UISS for packet on satellites. What do I put in the "VIA" box to get into NO-84. I've tried ARISS, APRSAT, and PSAT and I was not heard. Obviously, it could be that the satellite just isn't hearing me, but I'd like to know that I'm using the correct path to give myself the best chance of getting in. Most of the packets I see from NO-84 have a couple of paths designated like "CQ,PSAT,ARISS". Do I need to put in two paths like "PSAT,ARISS"? If so, how do you do that on UISS? Thanks for the help and Happy Holidays! Steve AI9IN EM79ji Oldenburg, IN

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ISS/NO-84 APRS filter to avoid local uplink dupes ?
by PA3GUO 27 Dec '15

27 Dec '15

APRS question: I am using AGWUIDigi to Igate the 145.825 data from ISS, NO-84, etc. How do I avoid that when a local HAM uplinks to ISS, I hear his uplink, I Igate his uplink, and then when ISS digipeats, that is seen as a dupe ? Result would be that that local HAM would never show up anywhere as heard via ISS or NO-84, as I would have Igated his uplink 2 seconds prior to the digipeat. Setting the APRS server logon filter to exclude his CALLSIGN, would that block just incoming or also outgoing (RF to Internet) packets ? If so, I could use such a filter: -b/CALLSIGN Would this be the way to solve this ? Henk, PA3GUO

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What on earth (or in space...) is going on?
by Pete Parisetti 27 Dec '15

27 Dec '15

I have been sucked into a discussion that makes me feel like I have spent the last six months in a coma... In a nutshell: QUOTE Now, let me remind you of the latest developments, as seen from a casual but highly interested observer like myself, and you will tell me if this is a sad joke or what. 1) From the AMSAT newsfeed, on July 25 we learn that "AMSAT-NA, AMSAT-DL, and Virginia Tech Announce Potential Phase-3E Opportunity". 2) In the following months there has been absolutely NO FOLLOW-UP, no information whatsoever on this potentially crucial piece of information. 3) A couple of days ago, completely out of the blue, we learn that "AMSAT Ground Terminal Development Expands to Texas". Hello? WTF is going on here? The P3E launch opportunity has morphed into a geostationary satellite (never heard a thing about that). The projct has morphed from a P3E "old school" satellite into this digital monster (never heard a thing about that). Things have developed to such an extent that now "ground terminals are being expanded"... UNQUOTE Here's a link to the thread: http://forums.qrz.com/index.php?threads/first-amateur-radio-in-geosynchrono… 73 HNY Pete MM0TWX

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AO-85 high speed data/telemetry testing Dec. 29-30, 2015
by Mark L. Hammond 27 Dec '15

27 Dec '15

Hello All, Greetings. In an effort to test a new autobaud selection feature in FoxTelem 1.03, the Operations Team will be conducting some experimental sessions with AO-85 next week (Dec. 29 and 30, 2015). Telemetry collectors in/near the US are encouraged to participate and help with testing the autobaud selection feature by installing the 1.03 test version available here: http://amsat.us/FoxTelem/test/ I suggest you do a clean/fresh install in a new folder so you can always go back to 1.02 if you prefer. (It's possible to upgrade only the new files, but if you have to ask how, you'd better not do it ;)) You'll see a new "Auto" button option, next to the Low and High speed buttons; use it. Specifically, during the following passes we'll be switching from the current voice transponder operation with low speed telemetry, to high speed telemetry (Note: in high speed mode, voice operations are OFF). The switches will take place about every minute or two during the pass. Please avoid making contacts during these testing periods. 29.12.2015 AO-85 11:19 11:32 UTC 29.12.2015 AO-85 13:00 13:12 UTC 30.12.2015 AO-85 11:45 11:59 UTC During 2016, two or three more Fox satellites are planned for launch into orbit, and these birds will need to operate in high speed data mode from time to time to download space photos, experimental data, etc. Taking advantage of some in orbit testing with Fox-1A/AO-85 will be very helpful to the further development of the FoxTelem ground station software. All the thanks go to Chris Thompson AC2CZ for his extraordinary efforts on the telemetry software (both client and server side)! Feedback about your experiences will be appreciated. Email to the list is preferred so all can learn. 73, Mark L. Hammond [N8MH]

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Grids I operated from
by jeffory broughton 27 Dec '15

27 Dec '15

Home grid EN72 OPERATED from EN82 / EN83 LINE WB8RJY jeff broughton

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Cold
by Ed Cunningham 27 Dec '15

27 Dec '15

Good morning, Got up this morning, got my coffee and turned on the computer to check satellite passes. As the computer was loading the weather came up, 34 degrees with 18 to 20 MPH wind. I didn't even bother checking the birds, living in Phoenix AZ I don't have warm enough clothes to go out in that weather for any length of time. Oh well, I'll check later for the afternoon passes. Hope you all had a great Christmas. Ed, N7EC, DM33wu

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ANS-361 AMSAT News Service Weekly Bulletins
by Lee McLamb 27 Dec '15

27 Dec '15

AMSAT NEWS SERVICE ANS-361 The AMSAT News Service bulletins are a free, weekly news and infor- mation service of AMSAT North America, The Radio Amateur Satellite Corporation. ANS publishes news related to Amateur Radio in Space including reports on the activities of a worldwide group of Amateur Radio operators who share an active interest in designing, building, launching and communicating through analog and digital Amateur Radio satellites. The news feed on http://www.amsat.org publishes news of Amateur Radio in Space as soon as our volunteers can post it. Please send any amateur satellite news or reports to: ans-editor at amsat.org. In this edition: * Fox-1Cliff and -1D Matching Contribution Offer * AMSAT SKN on OSCAR 2016 This Week * ARISS Celebrates 15 Years of School Contact * AMSAT Awards * EO-79 Transponder Activation * NASA Commercial Crew Program 2016 Children's Artwork Calendar SB SAT @ AMSAT $ANS-361.01 ANS-340 AMSAT News Service Weekly Bulletins AMSAT News Service Bulletin 361.01 From AMSAT HQ Kensington, MD. December 27, 2015 To All RADIO AMATEURS BID: $ANS-361.01 Fox-1Cliff and -1D Matching Contribution Offer Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays to AMSAT members and satellite enthusiasts everywhere! In this season of giving, we’ve had a generous offer for matching funds up to $1,000 for those that contribute to the Fox-1Cliff and -1D crowdsourcing campaign at https://fundrazr.com/campaigns/6pz92/ab/561Zd between now and December 31st. Make your donation twice as valuable by taking advantage of this opportunity and contributing before the end of the year, and help AMSAT fund the launch of the next two satellites in the Fox-1 series. Slated for launch in 2016 on the inaugural Spaceflight SHERPA mission aboard a SpaceX Falcon 9, Fox-1Cliff and -1D carry university experiments from Pennsylvania State-Erie, Vanderbilt, University of Iowa, cameras provided by Virginia Tech, as well as amateur radio voice repeaters capable of U/V or L/V operation. Donations of $100 or more are eligible for a special AMSAT Fox challenge coin, and $1,000 or more qualifies for a plaque with an actual solar panel cover from Fox-1Cliff or -1D. (We’ve nearly exhausted our coin supply and are waiting on resupply from the mint. Plaques will be distributed sometime after spacecraft integration. Please be patient for delivery of either premium.) 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 Fox satellite program. Donors wishing to provide additional matching funds please contact Drew Glasbrenner, KO4MA at ko4ma(a)amsat.org. [ANS thanks Drew, KO4MA, for the above information] --------------------------------------------------------------------- AMSAT SKN on OSCAR 2016 This Week You are cordially invited to participate in Straight Key Night on OSCAR 2016, sponsored by AMSAT for all radio amateurs throughout the world. Operate CW through any amateur satellite from 0001 through 2400 UTC on 1 January 2016, using a manual, non-electronic key. Note that bugs are now allowed, as they are in similar ARRL and SKCC events. There is no need to send in a log, but please nominate someone you worked for Best Fist. Your nominee need not have the best fist of those you heard, just of those you worked. Send your nomination to w2rs(a)amsat.org.. A list of those nominated will be published in early February. This year’s event is being held in memory of Ben Stevenson, W2BXA (1914-2011). Licensed since 1929, Ben was one of the world’s top DXers on both HF and satellites. He led the DXCC Honor Roll for many years, and among his many awards were Satellite DXCC No. 1 and post-war Worked All Zones No. 1. Founding president of the North Jersey DX Association, Ben shared his knowledge and enthusiasm with one and all. [ANS thanks Ray, W2RS, for the above information] --------------------------------------------------------------------- ARISS Celebrates 15 Years of School Contacts 15 years ago today, on December 21, 2000, students at Burbank School in Burbank Illinois, U.S.A. lined us and readied themselves for a very historic event---the first school contact with the crew on the International Space Station. ARISS mentor and radio operator Charlie Sufana, AJ9N and his team of volunteers had aptly prepared the students, teachers and the public in attendance for their historic contact. As AOS approached, Charlie began calling NA1SS. Soon, Expedition 1 Commander Bill "Shep" Shepherd, KD5CDL answered back and the students immediately began asking Shep their questions. The rest is history. Burbank school teacher, Rita Wright, who later became KC9CDL, continues to be active in ARISS as a volunteer. Rita's 2004 AMSAT Symposium paper, "Remember, We're Pioneers!" chronicles the Burbank school's journey to the first ARISS contact and beyond. You are invited to download the paper at https://www.dropbox.com/s/q8cmd0eu9y0imsz/REMEMBER--Burbank%20School.pdf?dl… With this historic event in mind, I would like to take this opportunity to thank our volunteers from the ARISS operations team for their outstanding, long term support to ARISS. These folks---our mentors, telebridge operators and operations leaders---are the foundation of ARISS. They have made nearly 1000 ARISS contacts successful since Burbank, 15 years ago. Without them, the goals of ARISS: inspiration, exploration, education and experimentation, could not be achieved. Their guidance, mentoring and presentations, before, during and after the contact were crucial in achieving these goals. Thank you all!! As the ARISS team prepares for 2016, with many schools in the queue, prepared, ready and waiting for their upcoming contacts, ARISS is gearing up for another historic event---our 1000th school contact. Wow! 1000 ARISS contacts!! To celebrate this historic event, I would ask those that know of an ARISS student that has graduated and is now in a science, technology, engineering or mathematics (STEM) field to please have them share their story with us. Please pass this along to others and have them send their stories to me at ka3hdo at verizon.net or to our web master at ariss at arrl.org. We would like to compile these for our space agency customers and to share the stories with the amateur radio community. [ANS thanks Frank, KA3HDO, for the above information] --------------------------------------------------------------------- AMSAT Awards Here are our newest award recipients and end of the year finale. Happy Holidays and Good DX to all AMSAT Satellite Communicators Award Adrian Liggins, VA3NNA John Pate, W1XQ Mission Bay ARC, KM3RKI Jim Leahy, N0VVV ------ AMSAT Communication Achievement Award Fernando Ramirez-Ferrer, NP4JV #568 ------ AMSAT Sexagesimal Award Clayton Coleman, W5PFG #172 ------ AMSAT Robert W. Barbee Jr., W4AMI Award Frank Westphal, K6FW #84 1,000 contacts John Papay, K8YSE/7 #85 1,000 contacts ------ AMSAT South Africa Communication Achievement Award Fernando Ramirez-Ferrer, NP4JV #US196 To see all the awards visit http://www.amsat.org or http://www.amsatnet.com/awards.html Bruce Paige, KK5DO AMSAT Director Contests and Awards [ANS thanks Bruce, KK5DO, for the above information] --------------------------------------------------------------------- EO-79 Transponder Activation On December 21, 2015 at 1038 UT, the EO-79 transponder was turned on for a prolonged period. The FUNcube transponder subsystem on QB50p1 (EO-79) had been provided by AMSAT- UK and AMSAT-NL and is a similar subsystem as on FUNcube-1, but without the telemetry downlink circuitry. The current software running on EO-79 does experience occasional reboots. When these reboots happen, the transponder is automatically turned off and will have to be turned back on by a command station. The FUNcube team has selected a few command stations to do so, but be advised the transponder may be off. TLEs: AMSAT keps name: EO-79 Celestrak keps Name: QB50P1 Celestrak file: cubesat.txt NORAD # 40025 COSPAR designator 2014-033-R Frequencies: *Uplink:* 435.035-435.065 MHz LSB [See note below] *Downlink:* 145.935-145.965 MHz USB EO-79 has been set to only beacon the normal AX.25 beacon every 30 seconds instead of 10 seconds. The beacon frequency is 145.815 MHz and consists of AX.25 frames on BPSK. More details about the downlink can be found on the ISIS Ham Radio page at http://isispace.nl/HAM/qb50p.html We kindly request you to share your experiences with the AMSAT Bulletin Board so everyone can benefit from operating tips and tricks, as well as being up-to-date on the status. We would also welcome any observation related to the transponder behaviour when the AX.25 beacon comes on. Just like FUNcube-1, the crystal oscillator circuits exhibit drift with temperature. This means manual tuning will probably work best. Mike Seguin N1JEZ notes: I found my downlink after setting my uplink +12 kHz from published spec SatPC32 tracking software Doppler SQF information used by Peter VK4NBL: EO-79,145950,435063,USB,LSB,REV,0,0 EO-79,145814.8,435070,CW,TELEMETRY,0,0 Lastly, the commanding team will not be available over Christmas, so the current activations are planned from today until Thursday 24th and from Monday 28th until Thursday 31st [ANS thanks Wouter, PA3WEG, and AMSAT-UK for the above information] --------------------------------------------------------------------- NASA Commercial Crew Program 2016 Children's Artwork Calendar Some of the best works of art come from children who are only limited by their imaginations, like the more than 150 young explorers from across the country who submitted artwork depicting human spaceflight as they see it. Sixteen masterpieces were chosen to be included in the NASA Commercial Crew Program 2016 Children's Artwork Calendar, which is now available for download in PDF format, at http://go.nasa.gov/1NVTww4. We offer a huge "thank you!" to all the explorers, ranging in age from four to 12, who submitted their work and hope that everyone will enjoy and use this calendar next year. [ANS thanks the NASA Commercial Crew Program for the above information] /EX In addition to regular membership, AMSAT offers membership in the President's Club. Members of the President's Club, as sustaining donors to AMSAT Project Funds, will be eligible to receive addi- tional benefits. Application forms are available from the AMSAT Office. Primary and secondary school students are eligible for membership at one-half the standard yearly rate. Post-secondary school students enrolled in at least half time status shall be eligible for the stu- dent rate for a maximum of 6 post-secondary years in this status. Contact Martha at the AMSAT Office for additional student membership information. 73, This week's ANS Editor, Lee McLamb, KU4OS ku4os at amsat dot org

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Re: [amsat-bb] What on earth (or in space...) is going on?
by Pete Parisetti 26 Dec '15

26 Dec '15

You see, Dave, this is way more information that I have managed to gather in the whole of 2015. Thank you so much for that! Fair enough, I didn't go to the symposium, but a whole lot of other people didn't go, and we have no way to know otherwise, which I find a shame. All your points are well understood. I only and very dearly hope that what's possibly flying on the HEO is NOT the digital voice thing they are talking about for the geostationary one. Fine on the 5/10 frequency combination. That'll be a nice challenge! One thing I don't understand: if they remove the engine, how does the HEO bird get into high orbit? Thanks again and 73. Pete MM0TWX On Sat, Dec 26, 2015 at 4:14 PM, David G0MRF <g0mrf(a)aol.com> wrote: > Hi Pete. > > So, it's a lot of changes from the old P3E but then the plans for that are > 15 years old.....So pretty much dead. > > The spaceframe for P3E is tested for flight (same as AO-13) > Virginia tech are proposing to remove the engine and add a commercial > payload but keep the general concept of an amateur radio satellite. > All the transponder designs are 20 years out of date...So dustbin for them > In their place goes a set of 10G transmitters and 5GHz receivers as the > basis of a digital transponder. > > Not all new. A-NA are also using the same transponder technology on a > hosted payload going to geosync orbit to cover the Americas. > > So that's one geosync hosted payload and another high earth orbit sat > built around the P3E spaceframe. Both are 5G up and 10G down > > (Don't hold your breath though....these things have a habit of not quite > working out as planned...but we all hope they will) > > 73 > > David G0MRF > > > > > -----Original Message----- > From: Pete Parisetti <peteparisetti(a)gmail.com> > To: amsat-bb <amsat-bb(a)amsat.org> > Sent: Sat, 26 Dec 2015 15:32 > Subject: [amsat-bb] What on earth (or in space...) is going on? > > I have been sucked into a discussion that makes me feel like I have spent > the last six months in a coma... > > In a nutshell: > > QUOTE > > Now, let me remind you of the latest developments, as seen from a casual > but highly interested observer like myself, and you will tell me if this is > a sad joke or what. > > 1) From the AMSAT newsfeed, on July 25 we learn that "AMSAT-NA, AMSAT-DL, > and Virginia Tech Announce Potential Phase-3E Opportunity". > > 2) In the following months there has been absolutely NO FOLLOW-UP, no > information whatsoever on this potentially crucial piece of information. > > 3) A couple of days ago, completely out of the blue, we learn that "AMSAT > Ground Terminal Development Expands to Texas". > > Hello? WTF is going on here? The P3E launch opportunity has morphed into a > geostationary satellite (never heard a thing about that). The projct has > morphed from a P3E "old school" satellite into this digital monster (never > heard a thing about that). Things have developed to such an extent that now > "ground terminals are being expanded"... > > UNQUOTE > > Here's a link to the thread: > > > http://forums.qrz.com/index.php?threads/first-amateur-radio-in-geosynchrono… > > 73 HNY Pete MM0TWX > _______________________________________________ > 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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Podcast On Satellite RFI
by B J 26 Dec '15

26 Dec '15

https://thespaceshow.wordpress.com/2015/12/17/swf-space-show-webinar-friday… Amateur radio isn't specifically covered but the discussion covers many of the same issues concerning interference and spectrum management that has been mentioned on this mailing list from time to time. Video is at: https://vimeo.com/channels/thespaceshow Audio only: http://archived.thespaceshow.com/shows/2607-BWB-2015-12-18.mp3 It runs just over 2 hours. 73s Bernhard VA6BMJ @ DO33FL

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EM01
by Glenn Miller - AA5PK 26 Dec '15

26 Dec '15

Must postpone my planned trip to EM01 today. Weather is not cooperating--thunderstorms this afternoon, snow tomorrow. Glenn / AA5PK DM91

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CNCTRK Kits Available
by Bob Freeman 26 Dec '15

26 Dec '15

Hello, For the builders out there I am offering the following kits. CNCTRK Modular Antenna Positioner and Tracking System Kits for Small to Moderate Sized Antenna Tracking of LEO Satellites, Sun, and Moon 1. RAZO Kit -- DIY Azimuth-Only Positioner $200 US, shipped Includes: gearbox components, mounting plate, stepper motor, and assembled motor driver electronics. Mechanical assembly reqd. 2. RAZEL Kit -- DIY AZ/EL Positioner $400 US, shipped Includes: gearbox components (2 ea), stepper motors (2 ea) and assembled motor driver electronics (2 ea), plus Antenna Mounting Kit for Two Antennas. Mechanical assembly reqd. 3. RASPI Kit -- Raspberry Pi-Based Tracking System $60 US, shipped Includes: Raspberry Pi Model B+, MicroSD Card with working CNCTRK Image (using PREDICT), DC-DC Converter (12V-to-5V), RTC Module w/batt, Interface PCB and components (some SMD type), including pre-programmed PIC microcontroller, needed to build the control interface. PCB assembly is required. (NOTE: Available for sale only with RAZO or RAZEL items above.) The RAZO and RAZEL units can be controlled using the LinuxCNC on a suitable computer, or RASPI, the Raspberry Pi based tracking system running Predict. Or, use your own controller with STEP and DIRECTION outputs. All Items operate on 12 VDC for portable use. Instructions and details at http://ki4sbl.dodropin.org/CNCTRK along with links to YouTube videos that describe and demonstrate the system. (These are my first videos, ever; please be kind!) You bring RF gear, antennas, parallel cable, monitor, keyboard, and power supply (battery) to talk to the birds. Good project for winter, tutoring kids & grandkids, satellites, and learning CNC! View the web page and videos, please, before ordering. A limited quantity of kits are available. Ships to Lower 48 only (for now). Thanks for reading and have fun! Bob KI4SBL

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Athenoxat-1
by Roland Zurmely 25 Dec '15

25 Dec '15

CW signal received in FM, from this near equatorial orbit satellite: <http://www.qsl.net/py4zbz/athenoxat.htm#b> 73 de Roland.

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DeoxIT
by Vince Fiscus, KB7ADL 25 Dec '15

25 Dec '15

Hi All A while back I asked about potentiometer cleaner, deoxit was recommended. I see they have have a number of series for cleaners and lubricates. Which series would I want for scratchy potentiometers and switch contacts? ie. D G F or X series? Tnx, KB7ADL

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AO-85 Finalllllyyyy
by Kevin Deane 25 Dec '15

25 Dec '15

Honestly that one and only contact I did not get your call so no QSL. However I finally heard myself loud as hell had to turn the volume down. I know I did not have the headset on my bad... BUT YAAAAEEEE I finally got through with full duplex. That thing acts like a linear bird which I do not have all the right gear for. It is all over the place.... Anyway whom ever that was please let me know, we can not log it but it was pretty dam close...! :) It still makes me crazy flip out just like the first time. Something to be said for a citizen to track a satellite in space talk on it with someone else... Just great I tell you. Merry Christmas to me!!! Kevin KF7MYK

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Colorado Amateur Satellite net Begins in 1 hour
by Skyler F 25 Dec '15

25 Dec '15

This is a reminder that the Colorado Amateur Satellite net will begin in 1 hour from now (7PM mountain time Thursday). 6PM Pacific 7PM Mountain 8PM Central 9PM Eastern Please visit us on *AMSATNET.INFO <http://amsatnet.info/>* *IRLP* 9870, the Denver Reflector *ALLSTAR LINK* 40764, direct hookup to the repeater here. 41715, KC9ZHV hub at a data center if I am out of bandwidth. More info on AllStar - amsatnet.info/#node *ECHOLINK* *AMSAT* unless there is an ARISS contact, then go direct to KD0WHB-L *LOCAL RF* 449.625 (-) 141.3 ( WØKU Lookout Mountain) 447.225 (-) 141.3 (The STEM school repeater we set up) 447.850 (-) 141.3 (ACØKQ's repeater where he lives on TOP of saddleback mountain) 147.450 SIMPLEX (Aurora, CO) 446.275 (-) 100.0 Galena St. Local repeater at my house, giving a whopping 5 blocks of great coverage *REMOTE RF* Your Repeater here!, Email me if you want to link in or me to link your echolink or allstar repeater in automatically (no automatic IRLP linking supported) Skyler Fennell amsatnet.info KDØWHB electricity440(a)gmail.com

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Colorado Amateur Satellite net Begins in 1 hour
by Skyler F 25 Dec '15

25 Dec '15

NOTE, THE NET HAS BEEN DELAYED BY 15 MINUTES TODAY DECEMBER 24. Happy holidays. This is a reminder that the Colorado Amateur Satellite net will begin in 1 hour from now (7PM mountain time Thursday). 6PM Pacific 7PM Mountain 8PM Central 9PM Eastern Please visit us on *AMSATNET.INFO <http://amsatnet.info/>* *IRLP* 9870, the Denver Reflector *ALLSTAR LINK* 40764, direct hookup to the repeater here. 41715, KC9ZHV hub at a data center if I am out of bandwidth. More info on AllStar - amsatnet.info/#node *ECHOLINK* *AMSAT* unless there is an ARISS contact, then go direct to KD0WHB-L *LOCAL RF* 449.625 (-) 141.3 ( WØKU Lookout Mountain) 447.225 (-) 141.3 (The STEM school repeater we set up) 447.850 (-) 141.3 (ACØKQ's repeater where he lives on TOP of saddleback mountain) 147.450 SIMPLEX (Aurora, CO) 446.275 (-) 100.0 Galena St. Local repeater at my house, giving a whopping 5 blocks of great coverage *REMOTE RF* Your Repeater here!, Email me if you want to link in or me to link your echolink or allstar repeater in automatically (no automatic IRLP linking supported) Skyler Fennell amsatnet.info KDØWHB electricity440(a)gmail.com

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A good morning on FO-29
by Andrew Glasbrenner 24 Dec '15

24 Dec '15

I just wanted to relate the outstanding early morning pass I had on FO-29 today. I had set up a schedule with AL7RS in AP65, way out in western Alaska. We have been emailing a while, and Dan indicated he was ready to try, and even agreed to try SSB since I'm not a big CW fan. After a few emails the night before to set up specifics, we were go for the 1016Z pass, right as FO-29 came over at near apogee. I heard him as soon as the sat popped over the horizon, and we made a leisurely exchange for a new grid and field for us both. Mission Accomplished! As I was quietly sitting filling out my log, at just after 5AM local, listening to the transponder hiss, I heard a very strong signal pop up, exactly where I was listening. It was WH6XM calling CQ from BK29 in Hawaii! Now, I've been on satellites on and off since 1992, and hardcore since about 2000. I have QSLs from Hawaii on both AO-10 and AO-40, but have never heard KH6 on a LEO! I started answering his CQ before he was even done, hoping he was full duplex and we wouldn't run out of time and pass before we made the QSO. After a few quick back and forths, we got the calls and reports exchanged, and I heard him until my LOS. Actually, he was strong to past where I should have had LOS, to about -1.5 degrees. Thank you Gulf of Mexico tropo for a bit of an extension. A quick email confirmed what I knew was a good QSO, and off to bed I went again, a very happy ham. So, I just wanted to thank both Dan and Bob for being there, having good receive setups, and making the QSOs with me. This stuff is still exciting! 73, Drew KO4MA

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Downlinks and Beacons
by Timothy A. Holmes 24 Dec '15

24 Dec '15

HI Folks; MERRY CHRISTMAS TO ALL!!!! Reading the thread on receiving the weather satellites has sparked a bit in me. I would like to be able to capture the telemetry and beacons from amateur satellites -- Ive got a 2m/440 vertical and an HF wire. An Icom 706mk IIG and a computer running kubuntu linux. Any input or suggestions would be most appreciated Thanks TIM W8TAH

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Re: [amsat-bb] WX sats
by Rick Tejera 24 Dec '15

24 Dec '15

Roland, Does wxtoimg decode the Meteor sats? If do anything different in the set up? 73 & Merry ChristmasDeRick Tejera K7TEJSaguaroAstro(a)cox.net623-203-4121 -------- Original message -------- From: Roland Zurmely via AMSAT-BB <amsat-bb(a)amsat.org> Date: 12/24/2015 3:52 AM (GMT-07:00) To: AMSAT <amsat-bb(a)amsat.org> Subject: [amsat-bb] WX sats APT picture from NOAA-19 on 23 dec 2015 over Brazil/Atlantic ocean: <http://www.qsl.net/py4zbz/N192312151706.jpg> RX setup: <http://www.qsl.net/py4zbz/apt.htm> LRPT picture from Meteor M1 on 24 dec 2015 over Brazil/Atlantic ocean: <http://www.qsl.net/py4zbz/2015-12-24-8-19-42-509_123.rem.jpg> RX setup: <http://www.qsl.net/py4zbz/lrpt.htm> 73 de Roland. _______________________________________________ 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] Downlinks and Beacons
by PA3GUO 24 Dec '15

24 Dec '15

Hi Tim, The vertical is somewhat a limitation (compared to for example an arrow), signals will be a bit weaker. But: it is usable for sure! The HF wire is great: you can receive for example AO07 with it (downlink 10 meters), and that is just awesome. Source for details: http://www.dk3wn.info/satellites.shtml All satellites, frequencies, etc. Source for status: http://www.dk3wn.info/p/?page_id=29535 That is a one page overview of all satellites. The best there is. Reports on Cubesats (and a bit more): http://www.dk3wn.info/p/ Why Cubesats: there are a lot, you can use them to test your system. Reports on amateur satellites: http://www.amsat.org/status/ When ISS is back with packet, you should be able to hear that on your vertical for sure. See here for status: http://issfanclub.com/ Let us know what you can hear and what not, the group will help you. Welcome & enjoy ! Henk, PA3GUO HI Folks; MERRY CHRISTMAS TO ALL!!!! Reading the thread on receiving the weather satellites has sparked a bit in me. I would like to be able to capture the telemetry and beacons from amateur satellites -- Ive got a 2m/440 vertical and an HF wire. An Icom 706mk IIG and a computer running kubuntu linux. Any input or suggestions would be most appreciated Thanks TIM W8TAH

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PD6YOTA @ SO-50
by Lennart Kieft 24 Dec '15

24 Dec '15

Good day, At 1530 UTC and 1710 UTC i will be active as PD6YOTA at SO-50 please be easy on me as i'm not a highly skilled operator PD6YOTA is one of the 42 YOTA stations participating in the YOTA December month YOTA stands for Youngsters on the Air, which you might know from the YOTA summer camps, where groups of youngsters gathering together for a week full of ham radio. During the December month, special callsigns ending with YOTA will be on the air, those stations are operated by youngsters for various ages. for more information see the website : www.ham-yota.com Merry x-mas '73 Lennart PD5LKM Dit e-mailbericht is verzonden vanaf een virusvrije computer die wordt beschermd door Avast. www.avast.com

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Re: [amsat-bb] GO-32 Beacon / SCS Tracker Modem
by PA3GUO 24 Dec '15

24 Dec '15

Hi Tony, If you want to try 9600 baud telemetry, you could try Grifex also: https://www.facebook.com/Michigan.Exploration 437.479 MHz FM ~12 elements works fine 9600 baud Beacon every 10 seconds 2 pieces of free software needed only: - Decoding using UZ7HO soundmodem (hs modem) (enable out KISS at port 9100) - Nice telemetry analysis software (reads from KISS at 9100), see screenshot here: http://www.dk3wn.info/p/?p=66907 Henk, PA3GUO

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WX sats
by Roland Zurmely 24 Dec '15

24 Dec '15

APT picture from NOAA-19 on 23 dec 2015 over Brazil/Atlantic ocean: <http://www.qsl.net/py4zbz/N192312151706.jpg> RX setup: <http://www.qsl.net/py4zbz/apt.htm> LRPT picture from Meteor M1 on 24 dec 2015 over Brazil/Atlantic ocean: <http://www.qsl.net/py4zbz/2015-12-24-8-19-42-509_123.rem.jpg> RX setup: <http://www.qsl.net/py4zbz/lrpt.htm> 73 de Roland.

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G5500 Bearing
by Rupert Hamblin 24 Dec '15

24 Dec '15

Hi Guys, First of all, wishing all Amsat followers a Happy Christmas ! My quick question.... So I'm in the final stages of setting up my G5500 rotator & antennas, to get the whole thing Aligned I want to set a reference to North. I'm thinking this should be to True North not magnetic North. Can you confirm Regards RH / G0TKZ

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Office Closed
by Martha 23 Dec '15

23 Dec '15

The AMSAT office will be closed until January 4th. Have a Happy, Healthy New Year! -- 73- Martha

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GO-32 Beacon / SCS Tracker Modem
by Tony 23 Dec '15

23 Dec '15

All: Has anyone been able to capture the beacon transmissions from GO-32 lately? The down link is very strong, but I haven't been able to decode anything using UZ7HO's sound card modem or the SCS Tracker (KISS mode). I'm assuming the bird is still sending status and ID frames? Regarding the SCS Tracker: The manual states that it has 9600 and 19200 G3RUH, GMSK capability and I assume this modem is compatible with the 9k6 and 19k2 GMSK moulation used by some satellites. That said, I was wondering if anyone has used this modem successfully to decode GMSK telemetry? If so, on which of the currently active 9600 / 19200 birds? Thanks... Tony -K2MO

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wtx sats
by KG4BYN - Ben Harold 23 Dec '15

23 Dec '15

i noticed on the "sat passes page" that na 15, 17, 18, and 19 transmit apt. are these birds still active? i ask because i never see any tracking info on that page (which i think is very helpful, by the way - thanks). also are there any other "receive only" wx satellites/frequencies that may be of interest to an old weather buff, like me? (even if they just transmit wefax) i'm open to any suggestions as per satellites and their frequencies. you can answer my via my private email, if you prefer, or openly - if you figure the amsat group is even interested. thanks in advance and MERRY CHRISTMAS to all! 73, ben kg4byn --- This email has been checked for viruses by Avast antivirus software. https://www.avast.com/antivirus

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Wx sat
by Keith McDonnell 23 Dec '15

23 Dec '15

It may also be of interest that in the fall of 2016 the next generation of GOES weather sat, will be launched. It will have a high resolution image transmission that will be able to be received with minimal equipment . Just like the old days when the GOES says transmitted WEFAX. Only this will be much better! Check the GOES-R website for further information. Sent from my iPhone

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I remember one Christmas
by n4qwf . 23 Dec '15

23 Dec '15

I remember hearing this transmission *On Christmas eve a couple of decades (Cirus 1990's) or so ago, I recall how our AMSAT-Germany friends uploaded a beautiful rendition of "Silent Night" to their AO-21 FM Amateur Radio transponder (which was, at the time, riding piggyback on a Russian satellite). Then, for then next 24 hours or so, we all got to listen to that wonderful music emanating from AO-21's 2m FM downlink as the satellite went round and round our Earth. I hope to enjoy again WA1ZMS transmitting Christmas music on 486 khz. tomorrow evening.73<<John* -- N4QWF Amateur Radio Operator Email N4QWF(a)AMSAT.ORG Formerly KC4AHW VK3FEZ 8BDXCC DXCC mixed 318 WAS HF #57,114 WAS Triple Play #1270 WAZ HF #9073 AAA All Africa Award #1734 VUCC SAT #135 WAS SAT #296 OSCAR-11 20th birthday #1 51 on AO-51 #13 LON -79.256 LAT 37.459 Grid FM07il >From the Foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains *Life should not be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well preserved body, but rather to skid in broadside, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming - "WOW, What a ride!"

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Re: [amsat-bb] wtx sats
by Richard Tejera 23 Dec '15

23 Dec '15

If you are on Facebook, join the "NOAA Weather Fax" group. If you are considering building a Quadifilar Helical antenna, I recommend this site for it's applet that will calculate the dimensions for you: http://jcoppens.com/ant/qfh/calc.en.php Rick Tejera K7TEJ Saguaro Astronomy Club www.SaguaroAstro.org Thunderbird Amateur Radio Club www.w7tbc.org On December 23, 2015, at 08:26, skristof(a)etczone.com wrote: Wouldn't it be nice if all organizations worked this well, with friendly, helpful members! Looks like I've got a new project. Thanks folks and have a wonderful holiday weekend! Steve AI9IN On 2015-12-23 10:18, Matthias Bopp wrote: > Hi Steve, > > as JoAnne and Peter already responded here is the information you will find on my website: > > If you go this page http://www.dd1us.de/amateur%20radio.html [4] and scroll to the bottom you will find the links to the various satellites. > > I am using the weatherman kit and WxtoImg. > > Here is a status page for the NOAA satellites which get regularly updated: > > http://homepage.ntlworld.com/phqfh1/status.htm [5] > > Kind regards > > Matthias > > www.dd1us.de [1] > > -----Ursprüngliche Nachricht----- > Von: AMSAT-BB [mailto:[email protected]] Im Auftrag von skristof(a)etczone.com > Gesendet: Mittwoch, 23. Dezember 2015 16:00 > An: 'amsat-bb' > Betreff: Re: [amsat-bb] wtx sats > > Matthias, > > Thank you for the information. You have a very nice website! > > Where can I find the downlink frequencies for satellites 15, 18, and 19? > > Also, what software is used to decode the pictures? > > Thank you! > > Steve AI9IN > > Oldenburg, Indiana > > EM79ji > > On 2015-12-23 09:21, Matthias Bopp wrote: > >> Hi Ben, NOA 15, 18 and 19 are still active. You can find respective pictures together with pictures from the newer Russian Meteor satellites on my website. Kind regards Matthias DD1US www.dd1us.de [1] [1 [1]] -----Ursprüngliche Nachricht----- Von: AMSAT-BB [mailto:[email protected]] Im Auftrag von KG4BYN - Ben Harold Gesendet: Mittwoch, 23. Dezember 2015 15:12 An: amsat-bb Betreff: [amsat-bb] wtx sats i noticed on the "sat passes page" that na 15, 17, 18, and 19 transmit apt. are these birds still active? i ask because i never see any tracking info on that page (which i think is very helpful, by the way - thanks). also are there any other "receive only" wx satellites/frequencies that may be of interest to an old weather buff, like me? (even if they just transmit wefax) i'm open to any suggestions as per satellites and their frequencies. you can answer my via my private email, if you prefer, or openly - if you figure the amsat group is even interested. thanks in advance and MERRY CHRISTMAS to all! 73, ben kg4byn --- This email has been checked for viruses by Avast antivirus software. https://www.avast.com/antivirus [2] [2 [2]] _______________________________________________ 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 [3] [3 [3]] _______________________________________________ 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 [3] [3 [3]] > > Links: > ------ > [1] http://www.dd1us.de [1] > [2] https://www.avast.com/antivirus [2] > [3] http://www.amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb [3] > _______________________________________________ > 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 [3] Links: ------ [1] http://www.dd1us.de [2] https://www.avast.com/antivirus [3] http://www.amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb [4] http://www.dd1us.de/amateur%20radio.html [5] http://homepage.ntlworld.com/phqfh1/status.htm _______________________________________________ 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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tanks for wtx sat info!
by KG4BYN - Ben Harold 23 Dec '15

23 Dec '15

WOW! what great information in such a short period of time! this is a FANTASTIC group! 73, ben kg4byn --- This email has been checked for viruses by Avast antivirus software. https://www.avast.com/antivirus

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Tracking
by Joe 23 Dec '15

23 Dec '15

As in when is a bird gonna come by? I'm an old timer. Remember the "Oscarlocator?" http://www.amsat.org/amsat-new/tools/images/oscarlocator.jpg http://www.amsat.org/amsat-new/tools/images/oscarlocator.jpg It never ever failed. I am seriously interested in getting active again on many of the birds. But unless I fix a problem I am having I won't be I'll go back to EME Oscar 1 or was that Oscar 0? And other weak signal modes. My problem is. pass predictions. Many of the different sources I try display totally different pass times. Now I can understand with the two "Programs" I use, ( Orbitron & The tracker in HRD ) if I don't have something set right the pass predictions could be in error. My fault. weven tho I could set up both programs exactly the same. I still get passes that are not the same. sometimes like 1/2 a orbit off. other times even worse the passes are like 1 pass off in other words one program says the pass is just ending, and the other says it is just beginning. But again, this all could be operator error. BUT............ And there always is a but isn't there. Web page based trackers, now those should work no matter where you are, and what time your computer says it is true? I mean is a bird is directly over say Chicago, shouldn't every web site show it being over Chicago regardless or where you are or what time your computer says it is? I look at like 4 different pages and they have the same bird in different places. some again 1/2 an orbit wromng, some like 10 minutes different. What is someone to do!? Joe WB9SBD EN43 -- Sig The Original Rolling Ball Clock Idle Tyme Idle-Tyme.com http://www.idle-tyme.com

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InSight Mars Launch To Be Delayed
by B J 23 Dec '15

23 Dec '15

Problems with one of the on-board instruments couldn't be fixed: http://news.sciencemag.org/space/2015/12/nasa-delays-mars-insight-mission http://spacenews.com/mars-insight-lander-wont-launch-until-2018-if-it-launc… http://www.spacepolicyonline.com/news/vacuum-leaks-delay-launch-of-nasas-in… 73s Bernhard VA6BMJ @ DO33FL

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NO ISS SSTV Project This Weekend
by Clint Bradford 22 Dec '15

22 Dec '15

Project postponed until possibly January, 2016. Watch ARISS/ARRL for details. Clint Bradford

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Fm this afternoon on FO 29
by jeffory broughton 22 Dec '15

22 Dec '15

This afternoons pass on the fo29 as it came up the east coast had 3 mobils on simplex talking to each other.They did not appear to be amateurs. They all had Strong southern accents.As the bird made its way north,their mobil flutter disappeared.When the sat was parallel with North and south Carolina they were were rock solid.They were discussing their location on the Beltline,which means nothing to me here in Michigan. They were on 145.950 mhz.Does this make sense to anyone in that area? WB8RJY jeff broughton

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EM01 today
by Glenn Miller - AA5PK 22 Dec '15

22 Dec '15

I'll be operating from grid EM01 on the 2023Z FO-29 pass and the 2110Z AO-7 pass today. If the predicted rain doesn't materialize on Saturday (26 December), I'll return to EM01 to work the 2246Z SO-50 pass until my LOS at 2259Z, then switch to AO-7 for what's left of that pass. Glenn / AA5PK DM91

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France (IN94) on AO-07B
by Michel F6GLJ 22 Dec '15

22 Dec '15

Hello. I'll be on next pass of AO-07. 73 QRO de Michel F6GLJ http://www.qrz.com/db/F6GLJ

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AC0RA/m holiday ops
by Wyatt Dirks 22 Dec '15

22 Dec '15

I am going to be leaving from en41 late on the 25th heading south via the em3x/em4x grids until arriving in em30 midday on Sunday. Ill be heading home sometime around January 1st via the em2x grids. Look for me on any of the current sats. 73 Wyatt AC0RA Ps Ill be on 144.200 if you live somewhere along the path.

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AMSAT Awards Update - End of the Year
by Bruce 22 Dec '15

22 Dec '15

Here are our newest award recipients and end of the year finale. Happy Holidays and Good DX to all AMSAT Satellite Communicators Award Adrian Liggins, VA3NNA John Pate, W1XQ Mission Bay ARC, KM3RKI Jim Leahy, N0VVV ------ AMSAT Communication Achievement Award Fernando Ramirez-Ferrer, NP4JV #568 ------ AMSAT Sexagesimal Award Clayton Coleman, W5PFG #172 ------ AMSAT Robert W. Barbee Jr., W4AMI Award Frank Westphal, K6FW #84 1,000 contacts John Papay, K8YSE/7 #85 1,000 contacts ------ AMSAT South Africa Communication Achievement Award Fernando Ramirez-Ferrer, NP4JV #US196 73...bruce To see all the awards visit http://www.amsat.org or http://www.amsatnet.com/awards.html Bruce Paige, KK5DO AMSAT Director Contests and Awards ARRL Awards Field Checker (WAS, 5BWAS, VUCC), VE Houston AMSAT Net - Wed 0200z on Echolink - Conference *AMSAT* Also streaming MP3 at http://www.amsatnet.com Podcast at http://www.amsatnet.com/podcast.xml or iTunes

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"SSTV event now targeting mid January. More details as the become available from the Russian team."
by John Brier 22 Dec '15

22 Dec '15

Just posted on Twitter. Looks like a delay. Share the so people aren't too confused this weekend. https://twitter.com/RF2Space/status/679283111952257024 John, KG4AKV

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Good Launch For SpaceX
by B J 22 Dec '15

22 Dec '15

The launch was smooth and deployment of the first satellites has begun. The first stage successfully returned to the landing pad. 73s Bernhard VA6BMJ @ DO33FL

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EO-79 - Transponder Not Heard
by Paul Stoetzer 22 Dec '15

22 Dec '15

Good evening, I was just attempting to access the transponder on an 11 degree pass of EO-79 over eastern North America. Nothing heard from the transponder, so it must have reset since the last pass over Europe. 73, Paul, N8HM

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Re: [amsat-bb] G5500 Bearing
by Kevin M 22 Dec '15

22 Dec '15

I use Google maps on satellite view to determine a distant landmark (like a tree in neighbor's yard) that is true north of my antennas and then eye sight that along the antenna boom. Kevin N4UFO -----Oh... hang on, this may be an important point I've been missing all this time, but this means one must determine the magnetic declination for their QTH? Up to this point I had been just aiming my yagi via compass and leaving it at that. Sorry to hijack the thread here, but if this is the case, then the difference between magnetic and true north will be very different depending on your location.

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Eo79
by jeffory broughton 22 Dec '15

22 Dec '15

I found the receiver to be more stable than ao73 but I also found the downlink to be much weaker than I thought it should be since it supposed to be the same radio as in the ao73.another good pass about midnight tonight to try it out WB8RJY.JEFF jeff broughton

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15 Year of ARISS School Contacts
by Frank Bauer 22 Dec '15

22 Dec '15

All, 15 years ago today, on December 21, 2000, students at Burbank School in Burbank Illinois, U.S.A. lined us and readied themselves for a very historic event---the first school contact with the crew on the International Space Station. ARISS mentor and radio operator Charlie Sufana, AJ9N and his team of volunteers had aptly prepared the students, teachers and the public in attendance for their historic contact. As AOS approached, Charlie began calling NA1SS. Soon, Expedition 1 Commander Bill "Shep" Shepherd, KD5CDL answered back and the students immediately began asking Shep their questions. The rest is history. Burbank school teacher, Rita Wright, who later became KC9CDL, continues to be active in ARISS as a volunteer. Rita's 2004 AMSAT Symposium paper, "Remember, We're Pioneers!" chronicles the Burbank school's journey to the first ARISS contact and beyond. You are invited to download the paper at <https://www.dropbox.com/s/q8cmd0eu9y0imsz/REMEMBER--Burbank%20School.pdf?dl =0> https://www.dropbox.com/s/q8cmd0eu9y0imsz/REMEMBER--Burbank%20School.pdf?dl= 0 With this historic event in mind, I would like to take this opportunity to thank our volunteers from the ARISS operations team for their outstanding, long term support to ARISS. These folks---our mentors, telebridge operators and operations leaders---are the foundation of ARISS. They have made nearly 1000 ARISS contacts successful since Burbank, 15 years ago. Without them, the goals of ARISS: inspiration, exploration, education and experimentation, could not be achieved. Their guidance, mentoring and presentations, before, during and after the contact were crucial in achieving these goals. Thank you all!! As the ARISS team prepares for 2016, with many schools in the queue, prepared, ready and waiting for their upcoming contacts, ARISS is gearing up for another historic event---our 1000th school contact. Wow! 1000 ARISS contacts!! To celebrate this historic event, I would ask those that know of an ARISS student that has graduated and is now in a science, technology, engineering or mathematics (STEM) field to please have them share their story with us. Please pass this along to others and have them send their stories to me at ka3hdo(a)verizon.net or to our web master at ariss(a)arrl.org. We would like to compile these for our space agency customers and to share the stories with the amateur radio community. Thanks es 73, Frank H. Bauer, KA3HDO ARISS International Chair

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Telemetry Modem Questions
by Tony 21 Dec '15

21 Dec '15

All: I'm glad to be back working satellites again after many years, but I can see that I have a lot to catch up on. I'd rather not flood the mailing list with a lot of redundant questions so I'd appreciate it if someone with the knowledge of telemetry modems and decoders would contact me off-line at: dxdx(a)optonline.net Thanks.. Tony -K2MO

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XW-2 GMSK Modem / Telemetry App?
by Tony 21 Dec '15

21 Dec '15

All: Is there a GMSK sound card modem available to decode the XW-2 series satellites? Is there a Telemetry decoder as well? Thanks Tony -K2MO

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Eo-79 signal strength
by jeffory broughton 21 Dec '15

21 Dec '15

Graham, thanks so much for taking time to reply, much appreciated.WB8RJY jeff broughton

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GO-32 APRS
by Tony 21 Dec '15

21 Dec '15

All: Monitored the last GO-32 pass expecting to see ID frames or perhaps an APRS station, but I didn't capture anything. Signals were quiet strong so I'm wondering if there might be a problem with the satellite that would cause it not to ID? I'll try APRS on the next (20:00z) pass to see if it will digi my signals. Tony -K2MO

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ISS DIGI
by Kevin Deane 21 Dec '15

21 Dec '15

Has anyone made any contacts at all? I doubt it, all shown are beacons which are lame because they wear down the bats on PC-SAT -44 remember that bird? The packet on ISS is a waste of time maybe they should move the antenna or something... Kevin KF7MYK

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KE8AKW @DM43 Tomorrow
by Nicholas Mahr KE8AKW 21 Dec '15

21 Dec '15

Also you can follow me on Twitter for updates @KE8AKW.

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KE8AKW @DM43 Tomorrow
by Nicholas Mahr KE8AKW 21 Dec '15

21 Dec '15

Hi, I will be operating from DM43 tomorrow in Arizona from December 22-31. Im using a FT-8900 and the Arrow only so no SSB birds, just FM only. There may be possibilitys of operating in another grid. This is a personal enjoyment trip so don't expect me to be on every pass. Its also going to give me a test run of how well the 8900 does on the birds. I will operate on AO-85, SO-50, and Lilacsat-2 if its on. I will also get to see if I can get into AO-85 with about 10-20W with my Arrow. 73 KE8AKW, Nick

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sat pc32
by John Becker 21 Dec '15

21 Dec '15

Is it suppose to auto load?

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PD120 SSTV Test Recording to Use in Preparation for Upcoming ISS SSTV Events
by John Brier 21 Dec '15

21 Dec '15

In preparation for upcoming ISS SSTV events you can use this recording to make sure your SSTV app/software can properly decode SSTV transmission like the ones the ISS will be sending, which use the PD120 mode. It's available on YouTube, SoundCloud and as an mp3 download via Dropbox: https://youtu.be/SffT9U8scBc https://soundcloud.com/spacecomms/pd120-sstv-test-recording https://www.dropbox.com/s/gii8rytqrfch8q2/Space_Comms_PD120_SSTV_Test_Recor… For more information on upcoming ISS SSTV events see this webpage: https://spacecomms.wordpress.com/iss-sstv-reception-hints/ John, KG4AKV

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NO-84
by Joe 21 Dec '15

21 Dec '15

Just now heard NO-84 with a baeofeng HT and rubber ducky, who was on it at 17:00Z Pass over North America? I heard at least one station and the umm telemetry beacon? Joe WB9SBD -- Sig The Original Rolling Ball Clock Idle Tyme Idle-Tyme.com http://www.idle-tyme.com

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EO-79
by Perry Yantis 21 Dec '15

21 Dec '15

Just got on EO-79. Heard KO4MA but could not hear my signal so I had to hunt for it. After adjusting +12 kHz I heard myself. I then worked N1JEZ, and K4FEG with strong signals. By the time I did all of this my signal was dropping fast so I signed out. So far it seems like another great satellite to play with. Perry WB8OTH

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ISS - watch it as you work it!
by Scott 21 Dec '15

21 Dec '15

With a clear sky tonight and wanting to do some antenna experimentation, I found myself sitting outside with the laptop as the ISS flew almost directly over. I have to confess that it felt very strange to work the packet digipeater on the ISS at the same time that I was looking up and actually SEEING the thing fly over. If I had been holding the Arrow antenna in my hand instead of having it on a tripod, the visual target sure would have made it easier to point at! Too bad all of the cubesats aren't visible for antenna pointing like that. Anyway, whether you're working the packet digipeater, monitoring an ARISS school QSO, or receiving special event SSTV images from the ISS, if you get a chance to make the radio connection at the same time that you can look up and see it fly over, I highly recommend it! -Scott, K4KDR Montpelier, VA USA

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HRD Satellite Home Page Editing
by Tony 21 Dec '15

21 Dec '15

All: Can anyone tell me how to add or edit the Satellite Home Page URL in Ham Radio Deluxe? I've tried deleting old URLS and adding new by clicking Home Page > Options and entering the information, but the changes will not take. I'm running Windows 10 and was wondering if problem might have something to do with the OS? Tony -K2MO

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Short notice: EM45/EM55 on AO-85
by Michael Adams 21 Dec '15

21 Dec '15

I realize this is very short notice, and it's late enough that maybe no one is up. I'm visiting Memphis this week, tending to some family business as well as for the holidays. As I type this message, my GPS shows me at 90° 0' 0.2" W, and I note that there is an AO-85 pass starting in about 50 minutes, at 0555. If I'm still awake, and if it's not raining, I think I might step outside, just a smidgen to the east and finally get around to trying out AO-85 while standing on the 90th meridian. If anyone else is up and you hear me attempting a Q while garbling the exchange....well hopefully you'll know where I am. (Be nice; in CT I live in a hole in the ground and rarely have a chance to get out and play) I may attempt a few more FM bird passes while I'm here, as schedule and weather permit. -- Michael Adams | N1EN | mda(a)n1en.org

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Re: [amsat-bb] XW-2 GMSK Modem / Telemetry App?
by Mineo Wakita 21 Dec '15

21 Dec '15

Please see: http://www.ne.jp/asahi/hamradio/je9pel/xw2b19k2.htm http://www.dk3wn.info/files/xw2ef_digital.zip JE9PEL, Mineo Wakita

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SpaceX Launch Postponed One Day
by B J 20 Dec '15

20 Dec '15

http://www.nasaspaceflight.com/2015/12/spacex-rtf-core-return-attempt-og2/ 73s Bernhard VA6BMJ @ DO33FL

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CQ Europe - FO-29 0500-0600 UTC
by Paul Stoetzer 20 Dec '15

20 Dec '15

Good afternoon, FO-29 passes around 0500-0600 UTC are very good for Europe to NA QSOs right now. I have been on several passes the past few days and have only heard one European station. I know it's early for European stations and very late at night for North American stations, but a few of us are up at that hour and looking to work Europe! 73, Paul, N8HM

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FO-29 pass, 0656 UTC 20 Dec
by Mark Lunday 20 Dec '15

20 Dec '15

Apologies to the CW station that replied to my CQ. I was not able to complete the copy of your signal. I am running fixed elevation Elk antenna with hand rotation, and was not able to keep a consistent copy. Mark Lunday, WD4ELG Greensboro, NC FM06be wd4elg(a)arrl.net http://wd4elg.blogspot.com

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WD9EWK from DM34, today - report
by Patrick STODDARD (WD9EWK/VA7EWK) 20 Dec '15

20 Dec '15

Hi! This morning's trip up to the Sunset Point Rest Area, about 50 miles/80km north of Phoenix along the I-17 freeway, was a quick trip to help some operators looking to make a contact with someone in DM34. I was able to do that, and work a half-dozen passes before coming back to Phoenix to resume my weekend. I left the house early this morning, around 6.30am (1330 UTC). After making a stop for breakfast, and getting around a closure on one of the freeways looping around Phoenix, I made it to the rest area in about an hour. I was able to park in the space I hoped to use, the southernmost space at the rest area, on the highest ground up there. Despite checking my gear several times last night, I forgot to bring my cable to connect my SDRplay receiver to a tablet, so I didn't use an SDR receiver for any of today's passes. I did OK with "normal" radios for the SSB and FM satellites - an Icom IC-2820H 2m/70cm FM mobile radio for AO-85, and two Yaesu FT-817NDs for AO-73 and FO-29. The first pass I attempted was an 11-degree AO-85 pass around 1518 UTC. The satellite was moving from north to east, and I had great visiblity of the sky in that direction. In the span of 8 minutes, I logged 14 QSOs from coast to coast, plus Stefan VE4NSA in Manitoba to add a Canadian contact to my log. This was the most productive AO-85 pass I've had since its launch. AO-73 came up a few minutes later, a 4-degree pass that was basically to my east. I logged 4 QSOs on this pass, not bad for a shallow pass. A little more than an hour after this, just before 1700 UTC, I had another pair of passes coming by - a 76-degree AO-85 pass, then a 71-degree AO-73 pass. AO-85 was another productive pass, with 8 stations worked, and 3 more on the AO-73 pass that overlapped the last few minutes of the AO-85 pass. The next passes of AO-85 and AO-73 almost overlapped 100%. I decided to go with AO-85, and worked 3 stations on that 10-degree pass to my west - not the best direction to work satellites from this location. The AO-73 pass only went up to a maximum elevation of 7 degrees, another reason I opted for the AO-85 pass at this time. My last pass for this quick trip was an FO-29 pass that covered the continental USA, a 23-degree pass to my east at 1942 UTC. I logged 7 QSOs on this busy pass. Whenever I had about an hour or so between passes, I updated my logbook for those passes from my recordings. Since I had enough time between these passes, and had time after the FO-29 pass, I went ahead and uploaded the QSOs to Logbook of the World. I had a good signal from an LTE mobile phone network at the rest area, so I used my tablet to get these QSOs uploaded. I posted photos of my radio setups, and of the rest area and the surroundings, to my @WD9EWK Twitter feed during the time I was up there. If you don't use Twitter, you can see the photos at this link: http://twitter.com/WD9EWK/media or my Twitter feed with all tweets, not just photos, is accessible at: http://twitter.com/WD9EWK If you still need DM34 and didn't work me today, I can make plans to go back to that rest area. It's about 60 miles/100km from my driveway to the rest area, a drive I can make in an hour or a little less than that. As long as the snow level doesn't make it down to 3400 feet/1036m, I can go up there during the wintertime as well as other times of the year. This is probably the last grid expedition I'll do for 2015. DM34 is the 44th grid I have operated from during this calendar year. Most of these grids (36) were either covering Arizona or most of the states around Arizona (California, Nevada, New Mexico, Utah), plus the 8 grids I worked from around October's AMSAT Symposium in 3 states (Indiana, Michigan, Ohio) and Ontario. It has been fun to get on the radio and work satellites from all of these places, and I'm sure I will do more of this in 2016. With the National Parks on the Air event hosted by the ARRL next year, many of the places I visited in 2015 could count toward that program - and satellite operating is permitted under the rules for that year-long event. :-) 73! Patrick WD9EWK/VA7EWK http://www.wd9ewk.net/ Twitter: @WD9EWK

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ANS-354 AMSAT News Service Weekly Bulletins
by E.Mike McCardel 20 Dec '15

20 Dec '15

AMSAT NEWS SERVICE ANS-354 The AMSAT News Service bulletins are a free, weekly news and infor- mation service of AMSAT North America, The Radio Amateur Satellite Corporation. ANS publishes news related to Amateur Radio in Space including reports on the activities of a worldwide group of Amateur Radio operators who share an active interest in designing, building, launching and communicating through analog and digital Amateur Radio satellites. The news feed on http://www.amsat.org publishes news of Amateur Radio in Space as soon as our volunteers can post it. Please send any amateur satellite news or reports to: ans-editor at amsat.org. In this edition: * Special Membership Offer for Fox-1A launch expiring December 31 * 17 US Schools Move Forward Into the Next Stage of ARISS Selection * ARISS Commemorative Event Update * SA AMSAT Kletskous Cubesat Invites School Experiments to Fly to Space * Slow Scan TV Image Sent Through AO-85 * Yuri, UT1FG/MM, Itinerary During Trip Up the St. Lawrence River * Unscheduled Spacewalk Likely on Monday * SME-SAT video * Look Up and Spot the Station! Learn More With STEM on Station * NASA's Digital Learning Network Seeking Participants for International Event * Now Accepting Applications for NASA Summer Internships * ARISS News * Satellite Shorts From All Over SB SAT @ AMSAT $ANS-354.01 ANS-354 AMSAT News Service Weekly Bulletins AMSAT News Service Bulletin 354.01 >From AMSAT HQ KENSINGTON, MD. December 20, 2015 To All RADIO AMATEURS BID: $ANS-354.01 Special Membership Offer for Fox-1A launch expiring December 31 We've welcomed dozens of new members since the AO-85 launch with our offer of "Getting Started With The Amateur Satellites" as a free PDF with membership in AMSAT, but this offer will come to an end on December 31st, 2015. Point your browser to http://store.amsat.org/catalog/index.php?cPath=32 and help AMSAT keep amateur radio in space, and get a free e-book as a thank you. >From http://www.amsat.org/?p=4591 AMSAT's Fox-1A is set to launch as part of the GRACE (Government Rideshare Advanced Concepts Experiment) auxillary payload on the NROL- 55 mission October 8, 2015 from Vandenburg AFB on an Atlas V vehicle. More details will be released when made available from our launch provider. NRO has released this factsheet about the mission: http://www.amsat.org/wordpress/wp- content/uploads/2015/10/GRACE_CubeSat_FactSheet.pdf General information on Fox-1A is available in the downloadable AMSAT Fox Operating Guide http://www.amsat.org/wordpress/wp- content/uploads/2015/05/FoxOperatingGuide_May2015_Hi.pdf (Editor's Note: The above two links were truncated to in order to fit required editorial format standards. Please copy and paste complete link, without spaces, into your browser of choice to view the information) FoxTelem software for decoding and submitting telemetry has been made available for download at http://www.amsat.org/?page_id=4532 As part of the preparations for the launch and activation of this new satellite, AMSAT is making our "Getting Started With The Amateur Satellites" book available for a limited time as a download with any paid new or renewal membership purchased via the AMSAT Store. This offer is only available with purchases completed online, and for only a limited time. A perennial favorite, Getting Started is updated every year with the latest amateur satellite information, and is the premier primer of satellite operation. The 132 page book is presented in PDF format, in full color, and covers all aspects of making your first contacts on a ham radio satellite. Please take advantage of this offer today by visiting the AMSAT store (http://store.amsat.org/catalog/) and selecting any membership option. While there, check out our other items, including the M2 LEOpack antenna system, AMSAT shirts, hats, and other swag. Thank you, and see you soon on Fox-1A! [ANS thanks Drew KO4MA for the above information] --------------------------------------------------------------------- 17 US Schools Move Forward Into the Next Stage of ARISS Selection Radio Amateur Satellite Corporation (AMSAT) and the American Radio Relay League (ARRL), US managing partners of Amateur Radio on the International Space Station (ARISS), are pleased to announce the schools/organizations selections for the second half of 2016. A total of 17 of the submitted proposals during the recent proposal window have been accepted to move forward into the next stage of planning to host a scheduled amateur radio contact with crew on the ISS during the July through December period of 2016. This is a significant step in ARISS' continuing effort to engage young people in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) activities and raise their awareness of space exploration, space communications and related areas of study and career possibilities. The ARISS program anticipates that NASA will be able to provide scheduling opportunities for these US host organizations during the July - December 2016 time period. These 17 schools/organizations must now complete an acceptable equipment plan that demonstrates their ability to execute the ham radio contact. Once theirequipment plan is approved by the ARISS technical team, the final selected schools/organizations will be scheduled as their availability and flexibility match up with the scheduling opportunities offered by NASA. The schools and organizations are: Boca Raton Christian School Boca Raton, FL The Children's Museum of Indianapolis Indianapolis, IN Frontiers of Flight Museum's "Moon Day 2016" Dallas, TX Howell L. Watkins Middle School Palm Beach Gardens, FL iSPACE Cincinnati, OH John Glenn Middle School Maplewood, MN Kopernik Observatory &Science Center Vestal, NY Lawrence Public Library Lawrence, KS Museum of Innovation and Science Schenectady, NY Northland Preparatory Academy Flagstaff, AZ Peoria Riverfront Museum Peoria, IL University of Nebraska's Peter Kiewit Institute Omaha, NE South Street School Danbury, CT Space Jam 10 Rantoul, IL United Space School Seabrook, TX U.S. Space & Rocket Center Huntsville, AL World Genesis Foundation (WGF) Goodyear, AZ Amateur Radio on the International Space Station (ARISS) is a cooperative venture of the Radio Amateur Satellite Corporation (AMSAT), the American Radio Relay League (ARRL) and the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) in the United States, and other international space agencies and international amateur radio organizations around the world. The primary purpose of ARISS is to organize scheduled contacts via amateur radio between crew members aboard the International Space Station (ISS) and classrooms or informal education venues. With the help of experienced amateur radio volunteers from amateur radio clubs and coordination from the ARISS team, the ISS crew members speak directly with large group audiences in a variety of public forums such as school assemblies, science centers and museums, Scout camporees, jamborees and space camps, where students, teachers, parents, and communities learn about space, space technologies and Amateur Radio. Find more information at www.ariss.org, www.amsat.org and www.arrl.org. [ANS thanks ARISS, The ARRL and AMSAT for the above information] --------------------------------------------------------------------- ARISS Commemorative Event Update ARISS is celebrating its 15th anniversary of continuous operations on the ISS. On November 13, 2000 the crew conducted their first ham radio contacts on ISS and then on December 21, 2000 ARISS conducted their first school contact with the Burbank School in Burbank, Illinois. An SSTV commemoration of these historic events is in the planning for December 26 and 27. The transmission mode will be PD120 instead of the P180 mode used in the past. This will allow for more pictures to be transmitted per pass. ARISS is also investigating the possibility of a repeat of the event in January. Pictures for transmission are currently under review and will be images that commemorate 15 years of school contacts using Amateur Radio on the International Space Station. Please note that the event, and any ARISS event, is dependent on other activities, schedules and crew responsibilities on the ISS and are subject to change at any time. While preparations are being finalized please check for new and the most current information on the AMSAT.org and ARISS.org web sites and the AMSAT-BB for the latest information on this event and others that ARISS plans to conduct over the next few months [ANS thanks ARISS for the above information] --------------------------------------------------------------------- SA AMSAT Kletskous Cubesat Invites School Experiments to Fly to Space SA AMSAT is inviting Southern African leaners and school science groups to take their next science project into space on the first amateur radio satellite being designed and built by radio amateurs in South Africa. Named Kletskous (Afrikaans for Chatterbox) the CubeSat will carry a linear transponder for communication between amateurs, school science projects and a telemetry system. Kletskous measures 10x10x10 cm and will be powered by solar panels. Because of the small size, any science project to be considered for inclusion in the satellite has to be small and consume the minimum of power. The selected projects will be incorporated on one of the main printed circuit boards and connected to the telemetry system. This means that participants in the science projects will be able to download their own telemetry and evaluate how their project is performing and analysing the data collected inspace. The telemetry stream will also be made available on the SA AMSAT web pages giving access to the data to learners on the tablets and laptops. The mission of the new satellite is to give radio amateurs and educational institutions in Southern Africa easy access to a Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellite on as many of the available passes as possible and thus stimulate interest and activity in space, satellites and amateur radio. A secondary mission is to fly scientific payloads proposed and designed by learners or school science groups. Kletskous will be using the two metre and 70 cm amateur bands. The uplink is on 70 cm, and the downlink on 2 m. A linear transponder with a bandwidth of 20 kHz is utilised for both FM and SSB. A sub- carrier for a telemetry downlink will be included. For command and control purposes a separate 70 cm frequency will be used. Currently frequencies in the 435.100 to 435.140 MHz range are considered for the uplink and 145.860 to 145.980 MHz for the downlink. The above architecture will ensure that the transponder is accessible for general use while the satellite is being commanded and controlled by the ground station. School science payloads are being encouraged that measure things happening in space such the temperature inside or outside the satellite, sounds in space, radiation particle count and many more. Develop the project on a breadboard and test it on the bench, develop software for the project and then write up a proposal with as much information as possible. Include information about yourself or your group, include any photographs and contact details such as telephone number, email address, and physical location. Email the proposal to saamsat(a)intekom.co.za The closing date for proposal is 31 March 2016. Depending on the type and scope of the proposal, SA AMSAT will make the final decision and advise all entrants by 30 April 2016. Theentrants of the successful project or projects will be invited to make a short presentation at the 2016 SA AMSAT Space Symposium on 28 May 2016 planned to be held at the Innovation Hub in Pretoria. The SA AMSAT CubeSat project is funded by donations. To contribute or participate in the project see the SA AMSAT web page at: http://www.amsatsa.org.za/ [ANS thanks SA AMSAT for the above information] --------------------------------------------------------------------- Slow Scan TV Image Sent Through AO-85 On December 13 Brazilian radio amateur Roland, PY4ZBZ, received an SSTV image sent in Robot 36 via AO-85. AMSAT Vice President for Engineering Jerry Buxton, N0JY, said "I can tell you that in South America, they are having some fun, and that our analog-to-digital to analog IHU processing of the audio seems to work very well at SSTV frequencies!" Buxton told ARRL. "I don't know who uplinked the signal, but it was a ground-satellite-ground contact, nothing that originated on AO-85." Buxton went on to state that the transmission was "a very good demonstration of the capability of the FM repeater on the Fox-1 series satellites." The FM satellite uplink is at 435.170 MHz (67 Hz CTCSS tone required). The downlink is at 145.978 MHz. Both frequencies are subject to Doppler shift. Whereas is it not recommended to use satellites to transmit SSTV images this personal experiment by South American hams didn't seem to interfere with any other transmissions. AMSAT VP of Operations Drew Glasbrenner KO4MA stated "At some point we will set up a period to try it over the US, but until then please refrain from repeating this experiment." [ANS thanks AMSAT, Jerry, N0JY, and Drew KO4MA for the above information] --------------------------------------------------------------------- UT1FG/MM Itinerary During Trip Up the St. Lawrence River Yuri, UT1FG/MM, is heading up to the St. Lawrence and Montreal and will visit two ports there. He has shared a list of grids that he will likely travel through. Some of these grids have not been previously activated, however, keep in mind that not every grid will be workable due to the timing of the available satellite passes. He may be in some of these grids for a very short time. FL17 FL18 FL28 FL29 FM20 FM30 FM31 FM32 FM42 FM43 FM53 FM54 FM55 FM56 FM66 FM67 FM68 FM78 FM79 FM89 FN80 FN81 FN82 FN83 FN93 FN94 FN95 GN05 GN06 GN07 FN97 FN98 FN88 FN89 FN79 FN69 FN58 FN57 FN47 FN46 FN36 FN35 The ship is the Barnacle, a vessel on which he has previously sailed. [ANS thanks John K8YSE for the above iformation] --------------------------------------------------------------------- Unscheduled Spacewalk Likely on Monday Impacts that the amateur radio on the ISS will not return to service until after the EVA. The International Space Station’s mission managers are preparing for a likely unplanned spacewalk by Astronauts Scott Kelly and Tim Kopra no earlier than Monday, Dec. 21. Late Wednesday, the Mobile Transporter rail car on the station’s truss was being moved by robotic flight controllers at Mission Control, Houston, to a different worksite near the center of the truss for payload operations when it stopped moving. The cause of the stall is being evaluated, but experts believe it may be related to a stuck brake handle, said ISS Mission Integration and Operations Manager Kenny Todd. Flight controllers had planned to move the transporter away from the center of the truss to worksite 2. The cause of the stall that halted its movement just four inches (10 centimeters) away from where it began is still being evaluated. Progress 62 is scheduled to launch at 3:44 a.m. EST Monday, and dock on Wednesday to the Pirs docking compartment at 5:31 a.m. Wednesday. The ISS Mission Management Team met Friday morning and is targeting Monday for the spacewalk, but will meet again in a readiness review Sunday morning. Managers could elect to press ahead for Monday, or take an extra day and conduct the spacewalk Tuesday. ISS Expedition 46 Commander Scott Kelly and Flight Engineer Tim Kopra of NASA will conduct the spacewalk. It will be the 191st spacewalk in support of space station assembly and maintenance, the third in Kelly’s career and the second for Kopra. Kelly will be designated Extravehicular Activity crew member 1 (EV1) wearing the suit bearing the red stripes, and Kopra will be Extravehicular Activity crew member 2 (EV2) wearing the suit with no stripes. A start time for the spacewalk either Monday or Tuesday has not yet been set, but NASA TV coverage will begin 90 minutes prior to the start of the spacewalk. For amateur radio enthusiats should note that the EVA impacts the use of the amateur radio which will likely not return to service until after the EVA. [ANS thanks blogs.nasa.gov for the above information] --------------------------------------------------------------------- SME-SAT video The Surrey Space Centre in Guildford has released a ‘Softstack’ Integration time-lapse video of the SME-SAT CubeSat. The mission objectives are: A: Outreach – The satellite will provide beacons for which amateur satellite users and ham radio users will be able to receive. B: Space qualification and performance characterisation of sensors. • High performance COTS Gyroscopes (x3). • High precision MEMS accelerometers. • 2 Aperture Star Camera, At a later point in the mission these will be used in conjunction with the ADCS to characterise the closed loop performance of the sensors. C: Performance characterisation of Nano-Control Moment Gyros (CMGs) for agility. The mission is equipped with 4-Nano-CMGs in a pyramid configuration for ADCS. This part of the mission will evaluate the performance of this system on the ADCS and agility of the satellite. D: Space qualification and performance characterisation of the EPS The EPS for this mission has heritage from the Delfi-C3 and other missions and includes additional improvements to be demonstrated on this mission. E: Smart Thermal Radiation Devices (STRD tiles) SME-SAT is equipped with a number of STRD tiles on the outside faces of the satellite for passive thermal management of the internal structure. F: Flux Gate Magnetometer The mission contains a scientific grade miniaturized flux gate magnetometer that sits on the end of a deployable boom to improve the performance of the sensor. This payload will be switched into the ADCS for evaluation of performance during parts of the mission but is not the primary magnetometer for ADCS. G: GPS SME-SAT also contains an experimental GPS system that will be switched into the ADCS loop at stages in the orbit to evaluate the performance of the system. The IARU coordinated frequency for the satellite’s 9k6 RC-BPSK AX.25 downlink is 437.150 MHz. More information here http://www.surrey.ac.uk/ssc/research/onboarddata/smesat/index.htm [ANS thanks AMSAT-UK for the above information] --------------------------------------------------------------------- Look Up and Spot the Station! Learn More With STEM on Station The International Space Station orbits 250 miles above Earth and travels about 17,500 miles per hour. The space station is visible in the night sky and looks like a fast-moving plane, but it is dozens of times higher than any airplane and travels thousands of miles an hour faster. Learn more about how you can spot the space station and other ways you can bring the station into your classroom by visiting NASA's STEM on Station website. While you are there, stop by and learn more about the yearlong mission and how it is helping us on our #JourneytoMars. Opportunities, resources and more await at this space-station-focused site! To check out the website, visit http://www.nasa.gov/education/STEMstation. [ANS thanks the NASA Education Express Message -- Dec. 17, 2015 for the above information] --------------------------------------------------------------------- NASA's Digital Learning Network Seeking Participants for International Event In February 2016, NASA's Digital Learning Network is teaming up with The Royal Institution and Faraday Studios for a series of Google Hangout events in connection with British astronaut Tim Peake's mission to the International Space Station. The live hourlong events will include selected classrooms from the United Kingdom and the U.S. These classes will pose questions to Dr. Kevin Fong (author of "Extreme Medicine"), Dr. Steven Jacobs (Mr. Wizard) and NASA experts. The events will be broadcast live on YouTube. The DLN currently is seeking U.S. middle and high schools (grades 5- 12) that would be interested in participating in these events interactively with our U.K. partners. Schools, if selected, would be required to conduct a test call in early January with a representative of the DLN to confirm participation. If you would like to have your school considered, please contact Caryn Long at caryn.long(a)nasa.gov. Inquiries must be received no later than Dec. 21, 2015. For more information about the lecture series, visit http://www.nasa.gov/dln/opportunities/. To learn more about NASA's Digital Learning Network, visit http://www.nasa.gov/dln. [ANS thanks the NASA Education Express Message -- Dec. 17, 2015 for the above information] --------------------------------------------------------------------- Now Accepting Applications for NASA Summer Internships Now is your chance to apply for exciting hands-on summer internship opportunities available at all NASA centers. High school, undergraduate and graduate students are needed to help NASA scientists and engineers with ongoing scientific and engineering research, technology development and spaceflight operations activities. Internship opportunities also exist in nontechnical areas such as communications, budget, procurement, education and human resources. NASA internships are stipend-paid and offer students mentor-directed, degree-related, real-time tasks. If you think you have what it takes to be part of NASA's Journey to Mars, please visit https://intern.nasa.gov today to apply or to learn more about the numerous opportunities available to you. The deadline for summer applications is March 1, 2016! Please submit inquiries about the NASA Internships, Fellowships, and Scholarships One Stop Shopping Initiative, or NIFS OSSI, via https://intern.nasa.gov/oic/. [ANS thanks the NASA Education Express Message -- Dec. 17, 2015 for the above information] --------------------------------------------------------------------- ARISS News >From 2015-12-20 to 2016-01-04, there will be no US Operational Segment (USOS) hams on board ISS. So any schools contacts during this period will be conducted by the ARISS Russia team. Look for SSTV image downlinks to commemorate ARISS' 15 years of school contacts on the ISS on December 26 and 27 (subject to change) See related story above. An EVA that needs to be scheduled to fix a problem with the mobile transporter cart, will most likely mean that the the amateur radio on the ISS will remail off until after after the EVA. http://tinyurl.com/ANS354-ISS-EVA [ANS thanks ARISS, Charlie AJ9N and David AA4KN for the above information] --------------------------------------------------------------------- Satellite Shorts From All Over + Fox-1A Operating Guide - updated with post launch information. A Hi- resolution PDF for hard copy printing is available. http://www.amsat.org/?page_id=2144 Hamfest brochure introducing AMSAT - trifold, print double-sided http://tinyurl.com/ANS354-AMSAT-Trifold [ANS thanks JoAnne K9JKM for the above information] + New ISS SSTV Video and "ISS SSTV Reception Hints" webpage To help promote the tentative December 26th International Space Station Slow Scan TV event (and others that are planned over the next year) John Brier, KG4AKV, made a new video of an ISS SSTV reception that he filmed last April. He also made an extensive webpage with information, resources, and hints on receiving ISS SSTV events, including the upcoming ones. Video: My First Perfect ISS SSTV Image! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7to9uX1sWC4 Webpage: ISS SSTV Reception Hints https://spacecomms.wordpress.com/iss-sstv-reception-hints/ + NASA Commercial Crew Program 2016 Children's Artwork Calendar Some of the best works of art come from children who are only limited by their imaginations, like the more than 150 young explorers from across the country who submitted artwork depicting human spaceflight as they see it. Sixteen masterpieces were chosen to be included in the NASA Commercial Crew Program 2016 Children's Artwork Calendar, which is now available for download in PDF format, at http://go.nasa.gov/1NVTww4. We offer a huge "thank you!" to all the explorers, ranging in age from four to 12, who submitted their work and hope that everyone will enjoy and use this calendar next year. [ANS thanks the NASA Commercial Crew Program for the above information] --------------------------------------------------------------------- /EX In addition to regular membership, AMSAT offers membership in the President's Club. Members of the President's Club, as sustaining donors to AMSAT Project Funds, will be eligible to receive addi- tional benefits. Application forms are available from the AMSAT Office. Primary and secondary school students are eligible for membership at one-half the standard yearly rate. Post-secondary school students enrolled in at least half time status shall be eligible for the stu- dent rate for a maximum of 6 post-secondary years in this status. Contact Martha at the AMSAT Office for additional student membership information. 73, This week's ANS Editor, EMike McCardel, KC8YLD kc8yld at amsat dot org

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Re: [amsat-bb] Fm this afternoon on FO 29
by Dale Urban 20 Dec '15

20 Dec '15

We're likely to see more of this on the ham bands with the influx of cheap Chinese radios. Sent from my iPad > On Dec 19, 2015, at 18:15, Lizeth Norman <normanlizeth(a)gmail.com> wrote: > > If you'd like I can post fliers on I 95 while between here and there. > Imagine some bored trucker looking at the fliers board when he sees...... > > On Sat, Dec 19, 2015 at 7:07 PM, Andrew Glasbrenner > <glasbrenner(a)mindspring.com> wrote: >> I heard them today as well, right dead center of the transponder. >> >> 73, Drew KO4MA >> >> Sent from my iPhone >> >>> On Dec 19, 2015, at 7:00 PM, Glenn Miller - AA5PK <aa5pk(a)suddenlink.net> wrote: >>> >>> Most likely truckers. I hear them frequently on FO-29 downlink. >>> >>> Glenn AA5PK >>> >>> -----Original Message----- From: jeffory broughton Sent: Saturday, December 19, 2015 5:57 PM To: amsat-bb(a)amsat.org Subject: [amsat-bb] Fm this afternoon on FO 29 >>> This afternoons pass on the fo29 as it came up the east coast had 3 mobils >>> on simplex talking to each other.They did not appear to be amateurs. They >>> all had >>> Strong southern accents.As the bird made its way north,their mobil flutter >>> disappeared.When the sat was parallel with North and south Carolina they >>> were were rock solid.They were discussing their location on the >>> Beltline,which means nothing to me here in Michigan. >>> They were on 145.950 mhz.Does this make sense to anyone in that area? >>> WB8RJY >>> >>> jeff broughton >>> _______________________________________________ >>> 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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NO-84
by KO6TZ Bob 19 Dec '15

19 Dec '15

Rough band conditions and hard copy, but we finally made the PSK-31 contact via NO-84. KO6TZ - DM13rw & W6IHG - FM09tb Virginia to California It works...

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Re: [amsat-bb] ISS DIGI
by Roger Kolakowski 19 Dec '15

19 Dec '15

I used to be a regular user of the ISS digi exchanging one or two messages a pass and grids from keyboard to keyboard. It was a fun, quick activity. I went away for a while and when I can back two mid Atlantic stations were beaconing up to every 3 seconds with occasional keyboard use. I tried for a couple of weeks and shut it down. If you print your log or maintain rolling hard copy it is fun to treat it as a background "news" service of pass times and your antenna pattern. Beacon every 1-2 min is probably fine during usable passes....maybe more often with a btext saying you are at the keyboard looking for contacts. Stations should adjust for activity. Jmho Roger WA1KAT "E.Mike McCardel" <mccardelm(a)gmail.com> wrote: >I have made QSOs through the ISS digipeater. More often than not I use the >digipeater to simply send my coordinates to test my equipment and make sure >I'm tracking and getting through. It is a bit fun to see my transmission on >ARISS.net. It's even more fun when I catch my own digipeat. > >Usin the digipeater is a great way for beginners to build skills. It's not >used often but there is an official ARISS activity where schools can use >the digipeater by send a couple lines of code to operate a remote robot >some distance from their school. ARISS has also promoted and encouraged its >use for schools who are preparing for an ARISS contact to send messages to >other schools who are doing the same, so they get a first hand >demonstration of space communication. > >73 >EMike > >On Thursday, December 17, 2015, Kevin Deane <summit496(a)live.com> wrote: > >> Has anyone made any contacts at all? I doubt it, all shown are beacons >> which are lame because they wear down the bats on PC-SAT -44 remember that >> bird? >> >> The packet on ISS is a waste of time maybe they should move the antenna or >> something... >> >> Kevin >> KF7MYK >> >> _______________________________________________ >> Sent via AMSAT-BB(a)amsat.org <javascript:;>. 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 >> > > >-- >E. Michael McCardel, KC8YLD >V.P. for Educational Relations, AMSAT-NA > >Have you donated to get your Fox-1 Challenge Coin Yet? >http://www.amsat.org/?p=3275 >_______________________________________________ >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 now @ DM34
by Patrick STODDARD (WD9EWK/VA7EWK) 19 Dec '15

19 Dec '15

Hi! I am now at the rest area north of Phoenix, where I plan on working several passes over the next few hours. This is in grid DM34we, a few miles north of Black Canyon City, Arizona. More updates throughout the day will be on my @WD9EWK Twitter feed, http://twitter.com/WD9EWK , including some photos. 73! Patrick WD9EWK/VA7EWK http://www.wd9ewk.net/ Twitter: @WD9EWK

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SpaceX Scheduled To Launch On Sunday
by B J 19 Dec '15

19 Dec '15

http://spacenews.com/spacex-planning-sunday-falcon-9-launch-after-test/ http://www.nasaspaceflight.com/2015/12/spacex-static-fire-falcon-9-og-2-rtf/ The static test firing was successful. 73s Bernhard VA6BMJ @ DO33FL

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PSLV-C29 TeLEOS-1 Launch
by Mani [VU2WMY/KJ6LRS] 19 Dec '15

19 Dec '15

Good Wishes and Greetings for the successful launch of PSLV-C29 and TeLEOS-1 Mission. This is PSLV's 32nd flight. PSLV C-29 is a core alone version and will launch Six Satellites of Singapore into a 550 km circular orbit inclined at 15 degrees to the equator. TeLEOS-1 is the primary satellite and the other five satellites Kent Ridge-1, VELOX-C1, VELOX-II, Gallassia and Athanoxat-1 are co-passenger satellites. Launch on 16.12.2015. 12:30 UTC from Satish Dhawan Space Centre [SDSC], Shriharikota So far, 51 satellites from 20 countries have been successfully launched by PSLV. NOTE: Athenoxat-1, a 3U Cubesat has a CW beacon transmitting on 437.485 Mhz Athenoxat-1 seperation from PSLV at 12:51:02 UTC Athenoxat-1 would starting sending CW message 30 minutes after separation. CW message will be “ATX1” on 437.485 MHz every 1 minute and also with an indication of battery voltage. Preliminary TLE for Athenoxat-1 1 12346U 12346U 15350.53544190 .00000000 00000-0 00000-0 0 0003 2 12346 14.9868 209.7101 0004511 307.5625 258.2924 15.05575123 00007 Reception reports are welcome and could be sent to: giulio.manzoni(a)micro-space.org 73 de Mani [VU2WMY/KJ6LRS] Secretary & Station-In-Charge Upagrah Amateur Radio Club VU2URC ISRO Satellite Centre HAL Airport Road, Bangalore-560 017. Phone:(Office)91-80-25082598/25082054/25082192 Mobile: 91-9880 341 456 E-mail ID: wmy(a)isac.gov.in vu2wmy_mani(a)yahoo.com isrohams(a)yahoo.com ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Confidentiality Notice: This e-mail message, including any attachments, is for the sole use of the intended recipient(s) and may contain confidential and privileged information. Any unauthorized review, use, disclosure or distribution is prohibited. If you are not the intended recipient, please contact the sender by reply e-mail and destroy all copies of the original message. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------

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Re: [amsat-bb] PSLV-C29 TeLEOS-1 Launch
by Ray Hoad 19 Dec '15

19 Dec '15

TNX for info. I just found them on Space-Track. Ray Hoad WA5QGD From: Mani [VU2WMY/KJ6LRS] [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Friday, December 18, 2015 8:21 PM To: Ray Hoad <ray.hoad(a)mypbmail.com> Cc: 'Dr.(Eng.) Giulio MANZONI' <giulio.manzoni(a)micro-space.org>; 'Paulo PV8DX' <paulopv8dx(a)gmail.com>; 'amsat-bb' <amsat-bb(a)amsat.org>; 'Yesie L. Brama' <yesie.l.brama(a)micro-space.org> Subject: Re: [amsat-bb] PSLV-C29 TeLEOS-1 Launch Dear Ray, The latest Keps are already out there in Celestrak as objects 2015-077A through object 077F. At the moment all the six satellites are almost close to each other. Athenoxat-1 was the last object to have been ejected from PSLV C-29. 73 de Mani VU2WMY Quoting Ray Hoad <ray.hoad(a)mypbmail.com <mailto:[email protected]> >: Does anyone have a source of current Keplerian elements (TLEs) for Athanoxat-1? I would like to include them in the next AMSAT KEP distribution. TNX. Ray Hoad WA5QGD -----Original Message----- From: AMSAT-BB [mailto:[email protected] <mailto:[email protected]> ] On Behalf Of Dr.(Eng.) Giulio MANZONI Sent: Wednesday, December 16, 2015 7:45 PM To: Paulo PV8DX <paulopv8dx(a)gmail.com <mailto:[email protected]> >; amsat-bb <amsat-bb(a)amsat.org <mailto:[email protected]> > Cc: Yesie L. Brama <yesie.l.brama(a)micro-space.org <mailto:[email protected]> > Subject: Re: [amsat-bb] PSLV-C29 TeLEOS-1 Launch thanks Paulo, probably the CW decoding is not complete, voltage should be in the range of 8V as the satellite cannot work at 3V and we confirmed voltages about 8.2V and 8.3V. 73 Giulio -----Original Message----- From: Paulo PV8DX Sent: Thursday, December 17, 2015 9:12 AM To: amsat-bb ; giulio.manzoni(a)micro-space.org <mailto:[email protected]> Subject: Re: [amsat-bb] PSLV-C29 TeLEOS-1 Launch Hi Hearing Morse code (Low sound here) ATX1 M . 3 5V ...... 3 6V In eclipse - 23:50 UTC 16/DEC 73 de Paulo PV8DX LABRE/ARRL AMSAT-BR/AMSAT-NA member FJ92pt - VUCC SAT www.labre-rr.org <http://www.labre-rr.org> http://amsat-br.org/ Boa Vista-Roraima pv8dx(a)labre-rr.org <mailto:[email protected]> pv8dx(a)arrl.net <mailto:[email protected]> -----Mensagem Original----- From: Mani [VU2WMY/KJ6LRS] Sent: Tuesday, December 15, 2015 6:14 AM To: BB, AMSAT ; AMSAT-INDIA ; VUHAMS ; isrohams(a)yahoogroups.com <mailto:[email protected]> Subject: [amsat-bb] PSLV-C29 TeLEOS-1 Launch Good Wishes and Greetings for the successful launch of PSLV-C29 and TeLEOS-1 Mission. This is PSLV's 32nd flight. PSLV C-29 is a core alone version and will launch Six Satellites of Singapore into a 550 km circular orbit inclined at 15 degrees to the equator. TeLEOS-1 is the primary satellite and the other five satellites Kent Ridge-1, VELOX-C1, VELOX-II, Gallassia and Athanoxat-1 are co-passenger satellites. Launch on 16.12.2015. 12:30 UTC from Satish Dhawan Space Centre [SDSC], Shriharikota So far, 51 satellites from 20 countries have been successfully launched by PSLV. NOTE: Athenoxat-1, a 3U Cubesat has a CW beacon transmitting on 437.485 Mhz Athenoxat-1 seperation from PSLV at 12:51:02 UTC Athenoxat-1 would starting sending CW message 30 minutes after separation. CW message will be “ATX1” on 437.485 MHz every 1 minute and also with an indication of battery voltage. Preliminary TLE for Athenoxat-1 1 12346U 12346U 15350.53544190 .00000000 00000-0 00000-0 0 0003 2 12346 14.9868 209.7101 0004511 307.5625 258.2924 15.05575123 00007 Reception reports are welcome and could be sent to: giulio.manzoni(a)micro-space.org <mailto:[email protected]> 73 de Mani [VU2WMY/KJ6LRS] Secretary & Station-In-Charge Upagrah Amateur Radio Club VU2URC ISRO Satellite Centre HAL Airport Road, Bangalore-560 017. Phone:(Office)91-80-25082598/25082054/25082192 Mobile: 91-9880 341 456 E-mail ID: wmy(a)isac.gov.in <mailto:[email protected]> vu2wmy_mani(a)yahoo.com <mailto:[email protected]> isrohams(a)yahoo.com <mailto:[email protected]> ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Confidentiality Notice: This e-mail message, including any attachments, is for the sole use of the intended recipient(s) and may contain confidential and privileged information. Any unauthorized review, use, disclosure or distribution is prohibited. If you are not the intended recipient, please contact the sender by reply e-mail and destroy all copies of the original message. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ _______________________________________________ Sent via AMSAT-BB(a)amsat.org <mailto:[email protected]> . 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 <mailto:[email protected]> . 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 <mailto:[email protected]> . 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 Mani [VU2WMY/KJ6LRS] Secretary & Station-In-Charge Upagrah Amateur Radio Club VU2URC ISRO Satellite Centre HAL Airport Road, Bangalore-560 017. Phone:(Office)91-80-25082598/25082054/25082192 Mobile: 91-9880 341 456 E-mail ID: wmy(a)isac.gov.in <mailto:[email protected]> vu2wmy_mani(a)yahoo.com <mailto:[email protected]> isrohams(a)yahoo.com <mailto:[email protected]> _____ Confidentiality Notice: This e-mail message, including any attachments, is for the sole use of the intended recipient(s) and may contain confidential and privileged information. Any unauthorized review, use, disclosure or distribution is prohibited. If you are not the intended recipient, please contact the sender by reply e-mail and destroy all copies of the original message. _____

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Re: [amsat-bb] WD9EWK @ DM34, tomorrow
by Richard Tejera 18 Dec '15

18 Dec '15

Sunset Point? Rick Tejera K7TEJ Saguaro Astronomy Club www.SaguaroAstro.org Thunderbird Amateur Radio Club www.w7tbc.org On December 18, 2015, at 10:17, "Patrick STODDARD (WD9EWK/VA7EWK)" <amsat-bb(a)wd9ewk.net> wrote: Hi! I will make a quick drive to grid DM34we tomorrow (Saturday, 19 December) morning for a few hours of working different satellite passes. I plan on operating from a freeway rest area about 50 miles/80km north of Phoenix, starting around 1500 to 1600 UTC into the mid-afternoon. If the ISS radios are back on, I may try to work stations through the ISS packet/APRS digipeater on 145.825 MHz during a couple of passes around midday. As with my other trips, I will post updates via my @WD9EWK Twitter feed. This is also visible at http://twitter.com/WD9EWK in a web browser, even if you do not use Twitter. I will use APRS to show my location while on the road, squawking as WD9EWK-9. This should be visible online at (among other places) http://aprs.fi/WD9EWK-9 After this quick day-trip, I will upload my log to Logbook of the World. If you'd like a QSL card to confirm a contact with WD9EWK at DM34, please e-mail me directly with the QSO details. 73! Patrick WD9EWK/VA7EWK http://www.wd9ewk.net/ Twitter: @WD9EWK _______________________________________________ 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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ISS ham operation further delay
by D.Jordan 18 Dec '15

18 Dec '15

Due to unplanned EVA, the return of ham radio operation with the ISS faces further delay ... details on the eva at https://blogs.nasa.gov/spacestation/2015/12/18/unscheduled-spacewalk-possib… From my Android phone on T-Mobile. The first nationwide 4G network.

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SSTV+RTL on Android?
by Ed K9EK 18 Dec '15

18 Dec '15

Hi, all: This may be more of an operating system question than pure radio but... since ISS to be transmitting SSTV on Dec 26, I'd sure like to receive some pictures. Unfortunately, wife would not be amused if I dragged radio gear to grandkid's house. So I am looking for a portable route. There is the usual HT to an SSTV decoder running on either an iPhone or Android device. But what about using an Android (Samsung GT-N5110) tablet to do double duty as both receiver and decoder? The tablet receives RF just fine when connected to an RTL820 DVB-T module with either RF Analyzer or SDRTouch. And it decodes SSTV with Robot36 decoder. Is there some way to have the output of the RF program ported directly (internally) to the input of the SSTV decoder? On a Windows machine, that is easily done with a virtual audio cable setup. Is there something similar for Android devices? Sure would make a nice, compact SSTV receiving setup. And wife would be just fine with it. Thanks! Ed K9EK

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UT1FG/MM Itinerary
by John Papay 18 Dec '15

18 Dec '15

Yuri, UT1FG/MM, is heading up to the St. Lawrence and Montreal and will visit two ports there. He has shared a list of grids that he will likely travel through. Some of these grids have not been previously activated, however, keep in mind that not every grid will be workable due to the timing of the available satellite passes. He may be in some of these grids for a very short time. FL17 FL18 FL28 FL29 FM20 FM30 FM31 FM32 FM42 FM43 FM53 FM54 FM55 FM56 FM66 FM67 FM68 FM78 FM79 FM89 FN80 FN81 FN82 FN83 FN93 FN94 FN95 GN05 GN06 GN07 FN97 FN98 FN88 FN89 FN79 FN69 FN58 FN57 FN47 FN46 FN36 FN35 The ship is the Barnacle, a vessel that he previously sailed on. 73, John K8YSE

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WD9EWK @ DM34, tomorrow
by Patrick STODDARD (WD9EWK/VA7EWK) 18 Dec '15

18 Dec '15

Hi! I will make a quick drive to grid DM34we tomorrow (Saturday, 19 December) morning for a few hours of working different satellite passes. I plan on operating from a freeway rest area about 50 miles/80km north of Phoenix, starting around 1500 to 1600 UTC into the mid-afternoon. If the ISS radios are back on, I may try to work stations through the ISS packet/APRS digipeater on 145.825 MHz during a couple of passes around midday. As with my other trips, I will post updates via my @WD9EWK Twitter feed. This is also visible at http://twitter.com/WD9EWK in a web browser, even if you do not use Twitter. I will use APRS to show my location while on the road, squawking as WD9EWK-9. This should be visible online at (among other places) http://aprs.fi/WD9EWK-9 After this quick day-trip, I will upload my log to Logbook of the World. If you'd like a QSL card to confirm a contact with WD9EWK at DM34, please e-mail me directly with the QSO details. 73! Patrick WD9EWK/VA7EWK http://www.wd9ewk.net/ Twitter: @WD9EWK

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Senior moment
by n4qwf . 18 Dec '15

18 Dec '15

I have a lot of them lately. Does anyone remember which satellite it was that used to play the Christmas music and what the song was. We were talking about this local hams planned Christmas event and I was telling them about the satellite from years gone by. Here is the link to WA1ZMS story in the ARRL letter. http://www.arrl.org/arrlletter?issue=current#toc11 73<<John -- N4QWF Amateur Radio Operator Email N4QWF(a)AMSAT.ORG Formerly KC4AHW VK3FEZ 8BDXCC DXCC mixed 318 WAS HF #57,114 WAS Triple Play #1270 WAZ HF #9073 AAA All Africa Award #1734 VUCC SAT #135 WAS SAT #296 OSCAR-11 20th birthday #1 51 on AO-51 #13 LON -79.256 LAT 37.459 Grid FM07il >From the Foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains *Life should not be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well preserved body, but rather to skid in broadside, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming - "WOW, What a ride!"

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Colorado Amateur Satellite net Begins in 1 hour
by Skyler F 18 Dec '15

18 Dec '15

This is a reminder that the Colorado Amateur Satellite net will begin in 1 hour from now (7PM mountain time Thursday). 6PM Pacific 7PM Mountain 8PM Central 9PM Eastern Please visit us on *AMSATNET.INFO <http://amsatnet.info/>* *IRLP* 9870, the Denver Reflector *ALLSTAR LINK* 40764, direct hookup to the repeater here. 41715, KC9ZHV hub at a data center if I am out of bandwidth. More info on AllStar - amsatnet.info/#node *ECHOLINK* *AMSAT* unless there is an ARISS contact, then go direct to KD0WHB-L *LOCAL RF* 449.625 (-) 141.3 ( WØKU Lookout Mountain) 447.225 (-) 141.3 (The STEM school repeater we set up) 447.850 (-) 141.3 (ACØKQ's repeater where he lives on TOP of saddleback mountain) 147.450 SIMPLEX (Aurora, CO) 446.275 (-) 100.0 Galena St. Local repeater at my house, giving a whopping 5 blocks of great coverage *REMOTE RF* Your Repeater here!, Email me if you want to link in or me to link your echolink or allstar repeater in automatically (no automatic IRLP linking supported) Skyler Fennell amsatnet.info KDØWHB electricity440(a)gmail.com

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ISS Digipeater MIA?
by Ted 17 Dec '15

17 Dec '15

It seems to be off for the past 2 weeks or so Anyone know why ? 73 K7TRK

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NASA's Digital Learning Network Seeking Participants for International Event
by JoAnne Maenpaa 17 Dec '15

17 Dec '15

This announcement is also going into the ANS bulletins ... but we noticed the Monday, December 21 deadline if you think your school may be interested in applying. So here is the news from NASA today instead of waiting for the weekend bulletins. My local schools begin their Christmas break on Friday so perhaps a teacher or two out there can put this information to good use before the short deadline. ----- NASA's Digital Learning Network Seeking Participants for International Event In February 2016, NASA's Digital Learning Network is teaming up with The Royal Institution and Faraday Studios for a series of Google Hangout events in connection with British astronaut Tim Peake's mission to the International Space Station. The live hour long events will include selected classrooms from the United Kingdom and the U.S. These classes will pose questions to Dr. Kevin Fong (author of "Extreme Medicine"), Dr. Steven Jacobs (Mr. Wizard) and NASA experts. The events will be broadcast live on YouTube. The DLN currently is seeking U.S. middle and high schools (grades 5-12) that would be interested in participating in these events interactively with our U.K. partners. Schools, if selected, would be required to conduct a test call in early January with a representative of the DLN to confirm participation. If you would like to have your school considered, please contact Caryn Long at caryn.long(a)nasa.gov. Inquiries must be received no later than Dec. 21, 2015. For more information about the lecture series, visit http://www.nasa.gov/dln/opportunities/. To learn more about NASA's Digital Learning Network, visit http://www.nasa.gov/dln. -- 73 de JoAnne K9JKM k9jkm(a)amsat.org

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New ISS SSTV Video and "ISS SSTV Reception Hints" webpage
by John Brier 17 Dec '15

17 Dec '15

To help promote the tentative December 26th International Space Station Slow Scan TV event (and another that is planned over the next few months) I made a new video of an ISS SSTV reception I filmed last April. I also made an extensive webpage with information, resources, and hints on receiving ISS SSTV events, including the upcoming ones. Video: My First Perfect ISS SSTV Image! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7to9uX1sWC4 Webpage: ISS SSTV Reception Hints https://spacecomms.wordpress.com/iss-sstv-reception-hints/ Below is a text formatted version of the webpage I made = Table of Contents = Next planned event Recommended decoding software Tracking the ISS What to expect during a pass Hints = Next planned event = Tentative plans are being made for the International Space Station to transmit Slow Scan TV images the weekend of December 26th to celebrate 15 years of continuous amateur radio operations on the ISS. A second weekend event is planned over the coming months. With 25 watts of power coming from the radio on the ISS, the signal, transmitted on 145.800 MHz, can be received with a setup as simple as a handheld amateur radio or scanner, and a rubber duck antenna. Decoding the images can be as simple as holding the radio next to the microphone of an iOS or Android device. Ideally though, you would use a high gain or directional antenna, and an audio cable connected directly between the radio and decoding device, whether it’s a smart phone or a computer. Whatever software you use, make sure it’s set to SSTV mode PD120, as that’s what the ISS will be using, and if you don’t set that, you might not decode any images at all (see hint below). = Recommended decoding software = For iOS use “CQ SSTV” 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 For Mac OS X use “Multiscan 3B SSTV” (not verified) http://www.qsl.net/kd6cji/ = Tracking the ISS = Howto use heavens-above.com to track the ISS https://spacecomms.wordpress.com/howto-use-heavens-above-com-to-track-the-i… == Other ISS tracking methods == == Websites: == ISS Fan Club http://issfanclub.com/ ISSTracker (no predictions, just live tracking) http://www.isstracker.com/ Android: Heavens-Above https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.heavens_above.viewer ISS Dectector Satellite Tracker https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.runar.issdetector iOS: Space Station (ISS) (not verified) https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/space-station-iss/id301984767?mt=8 = What to expect during a pass = SSTV mode PD120 will be used instead of PD180 which was used during previous SSTV events this year. With PD180 it takes about 3 minutes to send an image. With PD120 it takes about 2 minutes to send an image. Since images transmitted with PD120 take less time to send than with PD180, more images can be received during a single ISS pass. An ISS pass that goes right overhead (90 degrees elevation), lasts about 10 minutes. ISS SSTV transmit time and off time are usually setup to provide the radio with a 50% duty cycle (only transmit half the time so the radio doesn’t overheat). With image transmission taking two minutes, off time will probably be two minutes as well. Compared to previous SSTV events using PD180, this means it should be relatively easy to receive at least two complete images in one pass, with the possibility to receive up to three images if timing, conditions, and setup are ideal. When the ISS comes into view/has line of sight with you, this is known as Acquisition of Signal, or AOS. The ideal situation for a high elevation 10 minute pass would be if the first image started transmitting exactly at your AOS, and you had a directional antenna so you could receive the signal even while the ISS was very low in the beginning and end of the pass. In this case you would be able to receive three images like this: minute, image TX/off 0-2, complete image 1 2-4, off 4-6, complete image 2 6-8, off 8-9, complete image 3 The more common situation will be that the first image transmission will start either before or after AOS. In this case you will only have the opportunity to receive two complete images, but this is still twice the amount of images that were possible with PD180. The downside is the image quality is not as high as with PD180. Even though you’ll have the opportunity to receive two complete images, don’t expect to. It may take practice and it will certainly take the right setup and conditions, to get just one complete image. With that said, here are some tips that may help you get more images and/or better images. = Hints = == Check Twitter for #ISS #SSTV status and images == For several hours after the April and July 2015 SSTV events were scheduled to start, only a “blank signal” was transmitted. There was no audio so no images could be decoded. During these events Twitter users all over the world posted what they heard using hashtags #ISS #SSTV. As soon as people started hearing the SSTV audio, they reported it on Twitter. By searching for these hashtags you can stay up to date on the current status of the transmissions, which sometimes go longer than scheduled. Maybe more importantly, you can also see all the images people are getting! https://twitter.com/search?q=%23ISS%20%23SSTV == Open the squelch == For weak signal work you always want to leave the squelch wide open to avoid missing any signals. Even though the radio used for ISS SSTV puts out 25 watts, which is a lot for an amateur radio satellite, the signal is still relatively weak when it’s hundreds of miles away and hundreds of miles high. Don’t miss any of the signal. Keep the squelch open. This will also make it easier to identify the signal when it first comes in, or when the transmission first starts because the change between the high volume of the noise/static and the relative low volume of the transmitted signal will be more noticeable than if you had the squelch closed. == Record audio and decode later == During previous SSTV events some listeners didn’t configure their SSTV apps/software for the right mode. Even though they received the signal/audio from the ISS, since the software wasn’t configured properly, they decoded no images. A wise choice would be to just record the audio from the radio and play it back later when you have time to experiment with different settings. This also makes it easier to fix slanted images/correct for bad sync, which are common issues. If you decide to just record the audio and worry with decoding later, record the audio at a high quality to preserve as much of the original fidelity of the audio as possible, otherwise the quality of the image will suffer. == Try low elevation passes if you have a directional antenna == If you’re using a directional antenna like an Arrow II antenna or a tape measure antenna, don’t limit yourself to high elevation/altitude passes. With the 25 watt ISS SSTV transmissions, you can receive the signal from horizon to horizon. Even a pass with only a max elevation of five degrees can produce good images. = Other resources = == AMSAT UK webpage for beginners == If you’re using MMSSTV, please see the advice on configuring it at the following AMSAT UK webpage. Also check it out for more detailed information on ISS SSTV. http://amsat-uk.org/beginners/iss-sstv/ (Thanks to AMSAT UK for the above page, as I used it for a couple of the decoding software links and inspiration for this page. I tried not to duplicate much though, so please read it too.) == AMSAT-UK announcement for tentative December 26th-27th event == http://amsat-uk.org/2015/12/17/iss-sstv-activity-planned-for-late-dec-2015/ == YouTube videos of past ISS SSTV receptions == Watch YouTube videos of people receiving images during previous events to see how they did it. You can start with two of my videos! My First ISS SSTV reception – April 2015 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s2Y3BKZ9vPo My First Perfect ISS SSTV Image! – April 2015 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7to9uX1sWC4 = End = Good Luck and 73! John, KG4AKV, Raleigh North Carolina, United States

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UT1FG/MM active on FO-29 at 18:01Z today, EL83
by Clayton W5PFG 17 Dec '15

17 Dec '15

Yuri, UT1FG, was active on FO-29 today for the 18:01Z pass. He was operating from EL83 and indicated his next operation would be from EL94. It appears he's on the move after leaving Port Tampa Bay. 73 Clayton W5PFG

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ISS SSTV activity planned for late Dec. 2015 + SME-SAT
by M5AKA 17 Dec '15

17 Dec '15

ISS SSTV activity planned for late Dec. 2015 http://amsat-uk.org/2015/12/17/iss-sstv-activity-planned-for-late-dec-2015/ SME-SAT video http://amsat-uk.org/2015/12/16/sme-sat-video/ Tim Peake ISS School Contacts Announced http://amsat-uk.org/2015/12/15/tim-peake-iss-school-contacts-announced/ Tim Peake launch - Amateur Radio in the Media http://www.southgatearc.org/news/2015/december/tim_peake_launch_amateur_rad… Helen Sharman and Amateur Radio http://amsat-uk.org/2015/12/13/helen-sharman-and-amateur-radio/ OSCAR News Issue 212 http://amsat-uk.org/2015/12/09/oscar-news-issue-212/ 73 Trevor M5AKA ---- AMSAT-UK http://amsat-uk.org/ Twitter https://twitter.com/AmsatUK Facebook https://facebook.com/AmsatUK YouTube https://youtube.com/AmsatUK ----

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Athenosat copied in Brazil
by Roland Zurmely 17 Dec '15

17 Dec '15

Please see here: <http://www.qsl.net/py4zbz/athenoxat.htm#a> 73 de Roland PY4ZBZ

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Re: [amsat-bb] Elk Antenna, Midland CT 890 and Full Duplex
by Felix Paez 17 Dec '15

17 Dec '15

Thanks Patrick and Dani, yeah It seems the classic desensing issue... I did not remember that. When I made the tests with the whip antenna I think it was U/V... I will try AO-85 and let you know. Very interesting the links to your messages about the handy tests Patrick, Regards, Felix EA4GQS 2015-12-16 19:01 GMT+01:00 <amsat-bb-request(a)amsat.org>: > Send AMSAT-BB mailing list submissions to > amsat-bb(a)amsat.org > > To subscribe or unsubscribe via the World Wide Web, visit > http://www.amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb > or, via email, send a message with subject or body 'help' to > amsat-bb-request(a)amsat.org > > You can reach the person managing the list at > amsat-bb-owner(a)amsat.org > > When replying, please edit your Subject line so it is more specific > than "Re: Contents of AMSAT-BB digest..." > > > Today's Topics: > > 1. Improve Orbital-decay predictions (Luc Leblanc) > 2. Special Membership Offer for Fox-1A launch expiring December > 31, 2015 (Andrew Glasbrenner) > 3. Re: Special Membership Offer for Fox-1A launch expiring > December 31, 2015 (J. Boyd (JR2TTS)) > 4. Re: Help needed please (Aayush Yadav) > 5. Telemetry Signals Heard from from Athenoxat-1 > (Mani [VU2WMY/KJ6LRS]) > 6. Re: [amsatindia] Telemetry Signals Heard from from > Athenoxat-1 (Nitin Muttin) > 7. Elk Antenna, Midland CT 890 and Full Duplex (Felix Paez) > 8. Re: Elk Antenna, Midland CT 890 and Full Duplex > (Patrick STODDARD (WD9EWK/VA7EWK)) > 9. Re: Elk Antenna, Midland CT 890 and Full Duplex (Dani EA4GPZ) > 10. SatPC32c Problem.......... (Carmen Peca) > 11. Re: AO-7 (Gustavo Nicolau) > 12. Re: SatPC32c Problem.......... (Burns Fisher) > > > ---------------------------------------------------------------------- > > Message: 1 > Date: Tue, 15 Dec 2015 16:32:55 -0500 > From: Luc Leblanc <lucleblanc6(a)videotron.ca> > To: amsat-bb(a)amsat.org > Subject: [amsat-bb] Improve Orbital-decay predictions > Message-ID: <56708707.13240.1374D6A(a)lucleblanc6.videotron.ca> > Content-Type: text/plain; CHARSET=US-ASCII > > > > > > http://www.nasa.gov/press-release/goddard/plunging-into-the-ionosphere-sate… > mprove-orbital-decay-predictions > > > Luc Leblanc VE2DWE > > > > > > > > > > ------------------------------ > > Message: 2 > Date: Tue, 15 Dec 2015 22:16:06 -0500 > From: "Andrew Glasbrenner" <glasbrenner(a)mindspring.com> > To: "'Andrew Glasbrenner'" <glasbrenner(a)mindspring.com>, > "'amsat-bb'" > <amsat-bb(a)amsat.org> > Subject: [amsat-bb] Special Membership Offer for Fox-1A launch > expiring December 31, 2015 > Message-ID: <0cdd01d137b0$1a4fbc60$4eef3520$@com> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset="UTF-8" > > We've welcomed dozens of new members since the AO-85 launch with our offer > of ?Getting Started With The Amateur Satellites? as a free PDF with > membership in AMSAT, but this offer will come to an end on December 31st, > 2015. Point your browser to > http://store.amsat.org/catalog/index.php?cPath=32 and help AMSAT keep > amateur radio in space, and get a free e-book as a thank you. > > 73, Drew KO4MA > AMSAT-VP Operations > > -----Original Message----- > From: AMSAT-BB [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Andrew > Glasbrenner > Sent: Thursday, October 01, 2015 2:44 PM > To: amsat-bb > Subject: [amsat-bb] Special Membership Offer for Fox-1A launch on October > 8, 2015 > > > > >From http://www.amsat.org/?p=4591 > > AMSAT?s Fox-1A is set to launch as part of the GRACE (Government Rideshare > Advanced Concepts Experiment) auxillary payload on the NROL-55 mission > October 8, 2015 from Vandenburg AFB on an Atlas V vehicle. More details > will be released when made available from our launch provider. NRO has > released this factsheet about the mission: > http://www.amsat.org/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/GRACE_CubeSat_Fac… > > General information on Fox-1A is available in the downloadable AMSAT Fox > Operating Guide > http://www.amsat.org/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/FoxOperatingGuide… > > FoxTelem software for decoding and submitting telemetry has been made > available for download at http://www.amsat.org/?page_id=4532 . > > As part of the preparations for the launch and activation of this new > satellite, AMSAT is making our ?Getting Started With The Amateur > Satellites? book available for a limited time as a download with any paid > new or renewal membership purchased via the AMSAT Store. This offer is only > available with purchases completed online, and for only a limited time. A > perennial favorite, Getting Started is updated every year with the latest > amateur satellite information, and is the premier primer of satellite > operation. The 132 page book is presented in PDF format, in full color, and > covers all aspects of making your first contacts on a ham radio satellite. > > Please take advantage of this offer today by visiting the AMSAT store ( > http://store.amsat.org/catalog/) and selecting any membership option. > While there, check out our other items, including the M2 LEOpack antenna > system, AMSAT shirts, hats, and other swag. Thank you, and see you soon on > Fox-1A! > > 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 > > > > ------------------------------ > > Message: 3 > Date: Wed, 16 Dec 2015 12:30:33 +0900 > From: "J. Boyd (JR2TTS)" <the2belo(a)msd.biglobe.ne.jp> > To: amsat-bb(a)amsat.org > Subject: Re: [amsat-bb] Special Membership Offer for Fox-1A launch > expiring December 31, 2015 > Message-ID: <20151216122808.BC89.THE2BELO(a)msd.biglobe.ne.jp> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset="UTF-8" > > On Tue, 15 Dec 2015 22:16:06 -0500, "Andrew Glasbrenner" < > glasbrenner(a)mindspring.com> wrote: > > > We've welcomed dozens of new members since the AO-85 launch with our > > offer of ?Getting Started With The Amateur Satellites? as a free PDF > > with membership in AMSAT, but this offer will come to an end on December > > 31st, 2015. Point your browser to > > http://store.amsat.org/catalog/index.php?cPath=32 and help AMSAT keep > > amateur radio in space, and get a free e-book as a thank you. > > And I am one of them! Became a member last weekend. Thanks to all in > AMSAT and on this board for the helpful information that comes in every > day. > > Now then, can I obtain my SATPC32 password now? It's been four days... :) > > -- > J. Boyd, JR2TTS/NI3B > the2belo(a)msd.biglobe.ne.jp > http://www.flickr.com/photos/the2belo/ > http://www.qrz.com/db/JR2TTS > Twitter: @Minus2_C > > > > ------------------------------ > > Message: 4 > Date: Wed, 16 Dec 2015 16:55:37 +0530 > From: Aayush Yadav <aayushyadav825(a)gmail.com> > To: "amsat-bb(a)amsat.org" <AMSAT-BB(a)amsat.org> > Subject: Re: [amsat-bb] Help needed please > Message-ID: > <CALRS4DzNr7eMdjMpTE= > UgFhNnNfTCRqdSkvCSCWVKzwvxYuQsA(a)mail.gmail.com> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset=UTF-8 > > Hello all, > > Currently we are planning to transmit 1 Watt signal from the satellite but > due to vswr losses, the transmitted power is around 100 mW. This is due to > the antenna's S11 loss being around -1 rather than -10. This is for the VHF > band for which we are using an antenna 17 cm long, thus such high loss. The > length can not be increased much and so is the case with the > electronics(power amplifier) as we are restricted by other constraints. > We would love to hear some of your suggestions so as to how can we still > increase the transmission power meeting all these requirements. And if not, > what can be done on the Ground-Station to improve the reception. Are there > satellites available which transmit such low power and still can be > received? > Any Help would be appreciated. > > Thanking you, > Aayush Yadav > Team Pratham. > > On Mon, Dec 7, 2015 at 9:01 AM, Nitin Muttin <vu3tyg(a)yahoo.co.in> wrote: > > > Hi Aayush, > > > > As discussed please consider the below points. > > > > 1. Fine tune your antennas in the satellite sub band on VHF and UHF. VHF > - > > 145.800Mhz - 146.000 Mhz. UHF 435-438 Mhz. > > > > 2. Replace the RG -58 Cable with Heliax or LMR 400 Cable. > > > > 3. Move the pre amp (LNA) to the mast closer to the antenna. > > > > 4. Refer http://www.dk3wn.info/satellites.shtml for the list of > > satellites , modes and frequencies. > > > > 5. For some satellites you can use sound card based software TNC like > > http://uz7.ho.ua/packetradio.htm for AX25. > > > > 73 > > Nitin [VU3TYG] > > > > ------------------------------ > > *From:* Aayush Yadav <aayushyadav825(a)gmail.com> > > *To:* Nitin Muttin <vu3tyg(a)yahoo.co.in> > > *Cc:* Mani VU2 WMY <wmy(a)isac.gov.in>; Somashekar S. <vu3jba(a)gmail.com> > > *Sent:* Saturday, 5 December 2015 2:27 PM > > *Subject:* Re: Help needed please > > > > Hello sir, > > As discussed over the phone, could you please provide me with the various > > satellites to track, information regarding softwares and the cables. > > Thank you sir, > > > > Yours sincerely, > > Aayush > > Team pratham > > > > > > > > On Tue, Dec 1, 2015 at 6:28 PM, Nitin Muttin <vu3tyg(a)yahoo.co.in> wrote: > > > > Hi Aayush, > > > > Sure, we can discuss on Saturday after 11AM. I can be reached on > > 9880018675. > > > > 73 > > Nitin [VU3TYG] > > > > ------------------------------ > > *From:* Aayush Yadav <aayushyadav825(a)gmail.com> > > *To:* Nitin Muttin <vu3tyg(a)yahoo.co.in> > > *Cc:* Mani VU2 WMY <wmy(a)isac.gov.in>; Somashekar S. <vu3jba(a)gmail.com> > > *Sent:* Tuesday, 1 December 2015 3:40 PM > > > > *Subject:* Re: [amsat-bb] Help needed please > > > > Hi Nitin, > > I was wondering if you were free this week, we would really appreciate > the > > help. > > > > Thanking you, > > > > Regards, > > Aayush Yadav > > Team Pratham. > > > > > > > > On Tue, Nov 24, 2015 at 9:10 PM, Nitin Muttin <vu3tyg(a)yahoo.co.in> > wrote: > > > > Sure Aayush we can discuss this next week over a phone call. This week we > > have a tight schedule to the HAMFEST 2015 in Rajkot. > > > > 73 > > Nitin [VU3TYG] > > Secretary, AMSAT INDIA > > www.amsatindia.org > > > > ------------------------------ > > *From:* Aayush Yadav <aayushyadav825(a)gmail.com> > > *To:* Nitin Muttin <vu3tyg(a)yahoo.co.in> > > *Sent:* Tuesday, 24 November 2015 7:37 PM > > > > *Subject:* Re: [amsat-bb] Help needed please > > > > Hello Nitin, > > > > We would love to have your help on the same. If you have any advice on > how > > we should continue our work we really welcome the suggestions. Thanks a > lot > > for your reply. > > If you could help us in improving our sensitivity, as currently we get > > around -110 dbm noise at the antenna but as per our calculations the > power > > of the signal we need to recieve would be of an order of -150 dbm. > > > > 73 > > Aayush Yadav. > > Team Pratham. > > > > > > > > On Tue, Nov 24, 2015 at 11:40 AM, Nitin Muttin <vu3tyg(a)yahoo.co.in> > wrote: > > > > Thanks Burns for the pointers. > > > > @Aayush, I can help you with information so that you are able to > > successfully receive and decode telemetry. > > > > 73 > > Nitin [VU3TYG] > > > > ------------------------------ > > *From:* Burns Fisher <burns(a)fisher.cc> > > *To:* Aayush Yadav <aayushyadav825(a)gmail.com> > > *Cc:* "amsat-bb(a)amsat.org" <AMSAT-BB(a)amsat.org> > > *Sent:* Tuesday, 24 November 2015 1:28 AM > > *Subject:* Re: [amsat-bb] Help needed please > > > > Hello Aayush, > > > > Starting out with very strong signals is probably a good idea even though > > you can probably get any satellite > > that you wish with a good ground station. Start out with AO-85 for FM > > reception and AO-73 for SSB > > reception. AO-73 is especially strong during local day time during > > Mon-Friday (UTC). There is not > > transponder turned on then, so all the power goes into the telemetry. > > > > Both of these can be received with an HT (handheld with a simple antenna) > > so you are very likely to receive > > them on any station you have and optimize from there. > > > > I would also suggest that you might find local colleagues in AMSAT-India > > who would be able to tell you > > things of local interest (what parts are available where, for example). > > > > 73, > > > > Burns W2BFJ > > > > On Mon, Nov 23, 2015 at 2:16 PM, Aayush Yadav <aayushyadav825(a)gmail.com> > > wrote: > > > > > Hello all, > > > > > > As a part of a student satellite project from India, I have a few > > questions > > > regarding how can i improve my reception of data on the ground station. > > We > > > have a TS2000 and have designed a few yagi antennas for uhf and vhf > > band. I > > > would like to know some satellites on which we can practice receiving > any > > > signal. We are totally new to this system and have practiced some > failed > > > attempts of the same. Further, we would really appreciate If anyone > could > > > help on how we can increase our reception power. Any other help or > advice > > > would also be appreciated. Thank you. > > > > > > Aayush Yadav, > > > Team Pratham, > > > IIT Bombay. > > > _______________________________________________ > > > 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 > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > ------------------------------ > > Message: 5 > Date: Wed, 16 Dec 2015 19:54:25 +0530 > From: "Mani [VU2WMY/KJ6LRS]" <wmy(a)isac.gov.in> > To: "BB, AMSAT" <amsat-bb(a)amsat.org>, amsatindia(a)yahoogroups.com, > VUHAMS <vuhams(a)yahoogroups.com>, isrohams(a)yahoogroups.com > Cc: giulio.manzoni(a)micro-space.org > Subject: [amsat-bb] Telemetry Signals Heard from from Athenoxat-1 > Message-ID: <20151216141858.1A88685EB(a)lansing182.amsat.org> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset=utf-8; format=flowed; DelSp=Yes > > Hello All, > > Heard strong CW telemetry signals from just launched Athenoxat-1on 437.485 > Mhz at 14:09 UTC during its first 22 degrees southern pass over Bangalore, > India. > > But, couldn't decode as it was too fast. > > Good wishes and greetings from all of us here in India for an early and > successful commissioning of all the six satellites from Singapore. > > 73 de > Mani [VU2WMY/KJ6LRS] > Secretary & Station-In-Charge > Upagrah Amateur Radio Club VU2URC > ISRO Satellite Centre > HAL Airport Road, Bangalore-560 017. > Phone:(Office)91-80-25082598/25082054/25082192 > Mobile:? 91-9880 341 456 > E-mail ID: wmy(a)isac.gov.in > ? ? ? ? ? ?vu2wmy_mani(a)yahoo.com > ? ? ? ? ? ?isrohams(a)yahoo.com > > ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ > Confidentiality Notice: This e-mail message, including any attachments, is > for > the sole use of the intended recipient(s) and may contain confidential and > privileged information. 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If you are not the intended recipient, please > contact the sender by reply e-mail and destroy all copies of the original > message. > > ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ > > > > ------------------------------ > > Message: 6 > Date: Wed, 16 Dec 2015 14:35:38 +0000 (UTC) > From: Nitin Muttin <vu3tyg(a)yahoo.co.in> > To: "amsatindia(a)yahoogroups.com" <amsatindia(a)yahoogroups.com>, "BB, > AMSAT" <amsat-bb(a)amsat.org>, VUHAMS <vuhams(a)yahoogroups.com>, > "isrohams(a)yahoogroups.com" <isrohams(a)yahoogroups.com> > Cc: "giulio.manzoni(a)micro-space.org" <giulio.manzoni(a)micro-space.org> > Subject: Re: [amsat-bb] [amsatindia] Telemetry Signals Heard from from > Athenoxat-1 > Message-ID: > <1463093728.2023426.1450276538901.JavaMail.yahoo(a)mail.yahoo.com> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset=UTF-8 > > Congrats Mani, I could not hear any signals will try next pass?73 > Nitin [VU3TYG] > > From: "'Mani [VU2WMY/KJ6LRS]' wmy(a)isac.gov.in [amsatindia]" < > amsatindia(a)yahoogroups.com> > To: "BB, AMSAT" <amsat-bb(a)amsat.org>; amsatindia(a)yahoogroups.com; VUHAMS > <vuhams(a)yahoogroups.com>; isrohams(a)yahoogroups.com > Cc: giulio.manzoni(a)micro-space.org > Sent: Wednesday, 16 December 2015 7:54 PM > Subject: [amsatindia] Telemetry Signals Heard from from Athenoxat-1 > > ? Hello All, > > Heard strong CW telemetry signals from just launched Athenoxat-1on 437.485 > Mhz at 14:09 UTC during its first 22 degrees southern pass over Bangalore, > India. > > But, couldn't decode as it was too fast. > > Good wishes and greetings from all of us here in India for an early and > successful commissioning of all the six satellites from Singapore. > > 73 deMani [VU2WMY/KJ6LRS] > Secretary & Station-In-Charge > Upagrah Amateur Radio Club VU2URC > ISRO Satellite Centre > HAL Airport Road, Bangalore-560 017. > Phone:(Office)91-80-25082598/25082054/25082192 > Mobile:? 91-9880 341 456 > E-mail ID: wmy(a)isac.gov.in > ? ? ? ? ? ?vu2wmy_mani(a)yahoo.com > ? ? ? ? ? ?isrohams(a)yahoo.com > Confidentiality Notice: This e-mail message, including any attachments, is > for the sole use of the intended recipient(s) and may contain confidential > and privileged information. Any unauthorized review, use, disclosure or > distribution is prohibited. If you are not the intended recipient, please > contact the sender by reply e-mail and destroy all copies of the original > message. > __._,_.___ Posted by: "Mani [VU2WMY/KJ6LRS]" <wmy(a)isac.gov.in> > | Reply via web post | ? | Reply to sender | ? | Reply to group > | ? | Start a New Topic | ? | Messages in this topic (1) | > > Visit Your Group > - New Members 1 > ? Privacy ? Unsubscribe ? 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charset=UTF-8 > > Hi all, > > > > First of all, thanks for your patience. Still learning! > > > > Well, until few days ago I have been able to do many contacts throught > SO-50 using my Baofeng UV-5R and Elk antenna in half duplex. > > > > I wanted to go next step and try Full Duplex so I bought a Midland CT 890 > Full Duplex handy (129 eur). > > > > I can tell that the Midland receiver seems much better than the Baofeng > one. I have been able to work (still half duplex) even when the satellite > was a few degrees over the horizon. The Baofeng seems much deaf than the > Midland, but this my subjective experience. The measured sensitivities I > got from a review are: 0.179 uV (12 dB SINAD) in VHF and 0.205 uv (12 dB > SINAD) in UHF but I don?t have the Baofeng values. If somebody has them It > would be nice if you share so we can compare. > > > > I have checked that the Full Duplex mode works by transmiting with it and > at the same time receiving a signal from the Baofeng UV-5R but all this > using the whip antenna that comes with the Midland. > > > > The problem comes when I connect the Elk antenna to it. If I press the PTT > the receiver noise goes to maximum. I tried to make a contact with the > SO-50 but I could not hear anything when I pressed the PTT. All was noise. > I had to disable the Full Duplex and then I was able to make some nice > contacts (EA1JM, CU2ZG?) in half duplex. > > > So my questions are? > > 1. Is it possible to use a single Log Periodic antenna (only one feed > point) as the Elk to work Full Duplex or two antennas are needed? > > 2. In case that it is possible? Would this improve by using separate > receiver and transmitter with a filter that gives a feed point for VHF and > another one for UHF? (the Elk antenna only has a feed point) > > I have to make more tests but at first time, It does not seem possible to > use the Midland CT 890 (and maybe other full duplex handys?) with the Elk > antenna in Full Duplex? > > > > Thanks. Any comments are always welcome > > > > Felix EA4GQS > > > ------------------------------ > > Message: 8 > Date: Wed, 16 Dec 2015 10:19:38 -0700 > From: "Patrick STODDARD (WD9EWK/VA7EWK)" <amsat-bb(a)wd9ewk.net> > To: "amsat-bb(a)amsat.org" <amsat-bb(a)amsat.org> > Subject: Re: [amsat-bb] Elk Antenna, Midland CT 890 and Full Duplex > Message-ID: > < > CAN6TEUfDxADq1yoHw3AEGaD+2FA5SQkQksya8XYmtz_6n0cn+Q(a)mail.gmail.com> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset=UTF-8 > > Hola, Felix! > > Your Midland CT-890 is very similar to the Wouxun KG-UV8D HT, > which has been on sale in much of the world for the past year > and a half. I have not seen the CT-890 here, but I'll offer > some answers to your questions based on the thought that these > radios are very similar, if not the same, but sold with different > model numbers... > > 1. Yes, you can use a log periodic antenna to work satellites > full-duplex using your CT-890, but not SO-50. The HT's 70cm > receiver is desensed when you transmit on 2m, and this happens > when using other antennas as well. You may be able to work > the new AO-85 satellite full-duplex with this HT, as you > would transmit to AO-85 on 70cm instead of 2m, and avoid > the internal desense issues you experienced when transmitting > to SO-50 on 2m. This is a common issue with a few of the > Chinese-made dual-band HTs that are advertised as having > full-duplex capabilities. > > 2. A separate receiver and transmitter for SO-50 should let > you work SO-50 full-duplex. You could use the Baofeng HT as > your transmit radio, and use the better receiver in your > CT-890 to hear the satellite downlink. This should also work > for LilacSat-2 (2m uplink, 70cm downlink) and AO-85 - but > you may be able to work AO-85 full-duplex with just your > CT-890. > > I had written about my experiences using my KG-UV8D to work > AO-85 full-duplex in a couple of posts to this list in > October and November: > > http://amsat.org/pipermail/amsat-bb/2015-October/055462.html > http://amsat.org/pipermail/amsat-bb/2015-November/056254.html > > You can also read about my tests with a few other HTs with > AO-85 from another AMSAT-BB post I made early this month: > > http://amsat.org/pipermail/amsat-bb/2015-December/056269.html > > You may find these posts useful, as you work with your new > CT-890. > > Buena suerte, y 73!! > > > > > Patrick WD9EWK/VA7EWK > http://www.wd9ewk.net/ > Twitter: @WD9EWK > > > > On Wed, Dec 16, 2015 at 9:59 AM, Felix Paez <ea4gqs(a)gmail.com> wrote: > > > Hi all, > > > > > > > > First of all, thanks for your patience. Still learning! > > > > > > > > Well, until few days ago I have been able to do many contacts throught > > SO-50 using my Baofeng UV-5R and Elk antenna in half duplex. > > > > > > > > I wanted to go next step and try Full Duplex so I bought a Midland CT 890 > > Full Duplex handy (129 eur). > > > ? > ?<snip>? > > > > > So my questions are? > > > > 1. Is it possible to use a single Log Periodic antenna (only one feed > > point) as the Elk to work Full Duplex or two antennas are needed? > > > > 2. In case that it is possible? Would this improve by using separate > > receiver and transmitter with a filter that gives a feed point for VHF > and > > another one for UHF? (the Elk antenna only has a feed point) > > > > I have to make more tests but at first time, It does not seem possible to > > use the Midland CT 890 (and maybe other full duplex handys?) with the Elk > > antenna in Full Duplex? > > > > > > > > > ------------------------------ > > Message: 9 > Date: Wed, 16 Dec 2015 17:21:12 +0000 > From: Dani EA4GPZ <daniel(a)destevez.net> > To: "amsat-bb(a)amsat.org" <amsat-bb(a)amsat.org> > Subject: Re: [amsat-bb] Elk Antenna, Midland CT 890 and Full Duplex > Message-ID: <56719D88.3080502(a)destevez.net> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset=utf-8 > > El 16/12/15 a las 16:59, Felix Paez escribi?: > > > The problem comes when I connect the Elk antenna to it. If I press the > PTT > > the receiver noise goes to maximum. I tried to make a contact with the > > SO-50 but I could not hear anything when I pressed the PTT. All was > noise. > > I had to disable the Full Duplex and then I was able to make some nice > > contacts (EA1JM, CU2ZG?) in half duplex. > > Hi Felix, > > Probably you are experiencing desensing on the receiver caused by the > transmit signal. This is much worse when working V/U because the 3rd > harmonic of the TX signal lies on the 70cm band. Patrick WD9EWK has made > many tests with different inexpensive Chinese full-duplex radios and it > seems that most of them are fine to work AO-85 (which is U/V) but it's > impossible to work SO-50 with any of them. Perhaps you could have more > luck with AO-85. > > > > > So my questions are? > > > > 1. Is it possible to use a single Log Periodic antenna (only one feed > > point) as the Elk to work Full Duplex or two antennas are needed? > > Yes. It's technically possible, although, as I said, desense can be an > issue. I think that it's worse with the elk than with, say the arrow > (which is two crossed yagis) because the coupling between the TX and RX > is much greater on the elk than on the arrow. > > > 2. In case that it is possible? Would this improve by using separate > > receiver and transmitter with a filter that gives a feed point for VHF > and > > another one for UHF? (the Elk antenna only has a feed point) > > If you have a 2m/70cm duplexer, you can try using two radios. Perhaps a > cheap Baofeng for TX and the Midland (which is more sensitive) for RX. > This will probably be much better than just using the Midland > full-duplex, because the external duplexer will provide better isolation > than the one on the Midland. > > > I have to make more tests but at first time, It does not seem possible to > > use the Midland CT 890 (and maybe other full duplex handys?) with the Elk > > antenna in Full Duplex? > > It seems that it's difficult to get a handheld that can do V/U > full-duplex. However, U/V is much easier. > > 73, > > Dani M0HXM/EA4GPZ. > > > > ------------------------------ > > Message: 10 > Date: Wed, 16 Dec 2015 12:44:04 -0500 > From: "Carmen Peca" <carmenpeca(a)comcast.net> > To: <amsat-bb(a)amsat.org> > Subject: [amsat-bb] SatPC32c Problem.......... > Message-ID: <000301d13829$5bb38000$131a8000$(a)comcast.net> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii" > > Hi All, I was wondering if anyone has had any problem with SatPC32c and CAT > control. I have been running SatPC32b with the 910H and everything worked > perfectly. I upgraded to version "C" and the LVB rotor control works fine > but I cannot get the CAT working. I made sure everything worked Ok with Ham > Radio Deluxe, and it worked flawlessly changed frequencies and mode with no > problems using the same com port. If anyone can point me in the right > direction to correct this, it would be greatly appreciated. > > Thanks,73 > Carm,WO3T > > > > ------------------------------ > > Message: 11 > Date: Wed, 16 Dec 2015 15:46:41 -0200 > From: Gustavo Nicolau <bombeiro.gustavo(a)gmail.com> > To: amsat-bb(a)amsat.org > Subject: Re: [amsat-bb] AO-7 > Message-ID: > <CAGHu4f9aOUWSJmrND03t0AyEAT5_+6+x6eUCWZ= > yKTgiAhBYsA(a)mail.gmail.com> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset=UTF-8 > > Hi all. Today i'm qrv in AO7. 73 de PT9BM. Gustavo Nicolau. GH40 > > 2015-12-12 13:56 GMT-02:00 Gustavo Nicolau <bombeiro.gustavo(a)gmail.com>: > > > > Hello to all, gud condictions today via AO7. I'm QRV. > > > > > > 73 de PT9BM. > > > > > ------------------------------ > > Message: 12 > Date: Wed, 16 Dec 2015 13:01:09 -0500 > From: Burns Fisher <burns(a)fisher.cc> > To: Carmen Peca <carmenpeca(a)comcast.net> > Cc: AMSAT BB <amsat-bb(a)amsat.org> > Subject: Re: [amsat-bb] SatPC32c Problem.......... > Message-ID: > <CABX7KxU8pcMFGVqPK+fdZE-z+cTn_0dFtqtUxM= > 4qPtiHr1+xA(a)mail.gmail.com> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset=UTF-8 > > Hi Carmen, > > I'm having trouble with my TS-2000 as well, but I have not used it for a > while (and have not really tried to debug it very much). However, check > the release notes on SatPC32c. When I was scanning around, I found that it > said to change a couple check boxes for some radios. It did not solve my > TS-2000 problem, but I don't remember if the 910H was also one that > required a change. > > 73, > > Burns W2BFJ > > On Wed, Dec 16, 2015 at 12:44 PM, Carmen Peca <carmenpeca(a)comcast.net> > wrote: > > > Hi All, I was wondering if anyone has had any problem with SatPC32c and > CAT > > control. I have been running SatPC32b with the 910H and everything worked > > perfectly. I upgraded to version "C" and the LVB rotor control works fine > > but I cannot get the CAT working. I made sure everything worked Ok with > Ham > > Radio Deluxe, and it worked flawlessly changed frequencies and mode with > no > > problems using the same com port. If anyone can point me in the right > > direction to correct this, it would be greatly appreciated. > > > > Thanks,73 > > Carm,WO3T > > > > _______________________________________________ > > Sent via AMSAT-BB(a)amsat.org. 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XW-2F
by Tony 17 Dec '15

17 Dec '15

All: Has anyone been able to copy XW-2F via 9600 or 19200 baud FSK on 145.955? Is this satellite active during eclipse? Thanks Tony -K2MO

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