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Dragon Has Splashed Down
by B J 31 May '12

31 May '12

SpaceX just reported the landing and will be confirming its exact location. 73s Bernhard VA6BMJ @ DO33FL

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GNSS in 23cm
by Trevor . 31 May '12

31 May '12

The May issue of the Microwave Journal has a handy chart showing the scope of GNSS in 23cm, see http://www.uk.amsat.org/7921 73 Trevor M5AKA ----

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SO-50 Interference
by Clint Bradford 31 May '12

31 May '12

>> ... was constantly calling cq on top of us. Do these guys even listen to the downlink? Personally, I would have privately emailed him and explained the situation ... BEFORE publicly demeaning him in any public message forum. And I just sent him a private, polite email. Nothing accusatory. No calling him an "alligator" or "intentional interference source." Let's see what we get as a response. Clint K6LCS 909-241-7666

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Re: Ham Spirit
by Edward R. Cole 31 May '12

31 May '12

Enough. I unsubscribe - there I am finally finished with anything to do with amsat. Ed - KL7UW ex-member 3212 (worked on AO-6) and now ex bb subscriber! At 02:58 PM 5/30/2012, you wrote: >The interesting thing is that this issue was brought up and caused by three >EU hams. Why and how this type of thing always seems to degenerate into a >commentary on the general ham condition and a personal war wages between >people who were not even in the original event is an interesting statement >in itself. I wonder if I can get a refund on my membership. We surely do >need more satellites if nothing else than to spread you guys out. > >John - AG9D > >On Wed, May 30, 2012 at 4:44 PM, Clint Bradford ><clintbrad4d(a)earthlink.net>wrote: > > > Back to Eric's original question: "Where is the "ham spirit" these days?" > > > > Well, I ask, WHEN did the true spirit of ham radio CHANGE to the point > > where we can demean fellow hams > > in public message groups - WITHOUT simply contacting an "offending" ham > > privately to see if we could help > > them with their system? > > > > A simple email message to the "offending" station asking if he was able to > > hear the bird ... If he has had any > > problems with the FM birds in the past ... and find out if he knew he was > > accidentally stepping on another ham ... > > THAT'S what any responsible amateur radio licensee should have done FIRST. > > And THEN write up the experience > > here. Something like ... > > > > "Hey, guys and gals. Was working SO-50 earlier this week, and booming in > > with a strong signal was K6LCS. That's > > the good news. The bad news is that he was stepping on everyone else - as > > if he could not hear the downlinks from > > the bird. I called him up (his phone number is all over his Web sites) and > > we both identified the problem: a shorted > > earpiece cable forced him to work without his normal receive audio setup. > > He profusely apologized ... and he is not > > really a "repeat offender." LESSON LEARNED: Purchase quality audio > > accessories!" > > > > Instead, the original message criticizes a fellow ham ... and two more > > fellow hams publicly chime in with, "Way to go, Eric!" - > > before finding out the facts of the matter. > > > > Call me "old school," I guess. But I am not changing. > > > > > > Clint Bradford, K6LCS > > http://www.work-sat.com > > > > > > > > > > > > _______________________________________________ > > Sent via AMSAT-BB(a)amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author. > > Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite program! > > Subscription settings: http://amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb > > >_______________________________________________ >Sent via AMSAT-BB(a)amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author. >Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite program! >Subscription settings: http://amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb 73, Ed - KL7UW, WD2XSH/45 ====================================== BP40IQ 500 KHz - 10-GHz www.kl7uw.com EME: 50-1.1kw?, 144-1.4kw, 432-QRT, 1296-?, 3400-? DUBUS Magazine USA Rep dubususa(a)gmail.com "Kits made by KL7UW" http://www.kl7uw.com/kits.htm ======================================

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European alligator on SO-50 (F2IL)
by Eric Knaps, ON4HF 30 May '12

30 May '12

Today I wanted to use my arrow and portable to make a qso on SO-50. M6DNU (also portable) called me but it took 5 minutes to complete that contact. F2IL was constantly calling cq on top of us. Do these guys even listen to the downlink?? Give portable stations also a change please! We only have 2 watts of rf power. Where is the "ham spirit" these days? 73, Eric. -- Amateur Radio Station ON4HF Eric Knaps Satellite manager UBA http://www.on4hf.be

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Re: SO-50 Interference
by John Spasojevich 30 May '12

30 May '12

the original guy I was speaking of was the station the original poster mentioned as not listening on the downlink John - AG9D On Wed, May 30, 2012 at 4:54 PM, John Becker <w0jab(a)big-river.net> wrote: > I was the "original guy" and your not even close or warm. > > John > > At 04:37 PM 5/30/2012, you wrote: > >Maybe the other ham the original guy was complaining about was working > SO50 > >with a dual band/single receive HT himself and was not able to monitor the > >downlink while he was calling. > > > >John -AG9D > > > >On Wed, May 30, 2012 at 4:08 PM, Ben Jackson <bbj(a)innismir.net> wrote: > > > >> On Wed, 30 May 2012, Ted wrote: > >> > >> Clint, why on earth would you feel compelled to get in the middle of > >>> another > >>> ham's business or posting ? > >>> > >> > >> Another Ham's business... Talking (Complaining) about satellites... On a > >> public mailing list... about... satellites... And we can't comment on > it? > >> > >> Wait... What? > >> > >> -- > >> Ben Jackson - N1WBV - New Bedford, MA > >> bbj <at> innismir.net - http://www.innismir.net/ > >> > >> > >> ______________________________**_________________ > >> Sent via AMSAT-BB(a)amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the > author. > >> Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite > program! > >> Subscription settings: http://amsat.org/mailman/**listinfo/amsat-bb< > http://amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb> > >> > >_______________________________________________ > >Sent via AMSAT-BB(a)amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author. > >Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite program! > >Subscription settings: http://amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb > >

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W1AW on AO27 1 June
by Mark Spencer 30 May '12

30 May '12

I will attempt to put W1AW on AO27 for the Friday, June 1, 1700Z and 1843Z passes (I'll be portable in the parking lot with an 817 and ARROW). If you would like a QSL, let me know via e-mail and I'll take care of it. For those working stiffs---I hear you; I will try to make some Saturday trips to the League in the future to accommodate those that can't work the birds on week days. I know for sure I will be doing a pre Teachers Institute test on AO27 on Sunday July 22nd. I will confirm that via this venue before the operation. 73, Mark Mark Spencer, WA8SME Education and Technology Program Director ARRL, the national association for Amateur RadioTM 43 Pinelock Dr. Gales Ferry, CT 06335 860-381-5335 860-460-1139 (cell) mspencer(a)arrl.org

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I: European alligator on SO-50 (F2IL)
by Francesco Grappi 30 May '12

30 May '12

Well done Eric ! 73" IW4DVZ Frank -----Messaggio originale----- Da: amsat-bb-bounces(a)amsat.org [mailto:[email protected]] Per conto di Eric Knaps, ON4HF Inviato: mercoledì 30 maggio 2012 18.22 A: Amsat - BBS Oggetto: [amsat-bb] European alligator on SO-50 (F2IL) Today I wanted to use my arrow and portable to make a qso on SO-50. M6DNU (also portable) called me but it took 5 minutes to complete that contact. F2IL was constantly calling cq on top of us. Do these guys even listen to the downlink?? Give portable stations also a change please! We only have 2 watts of rf power. Where is the "ham spirit" these days? 73, Eric. -- Amateur Radio Station ON4HF Eric Knaps Satellite manager UBA http://www.on4hf.be _______________________________________________ Sent via AMSAT-BB(a)amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author. Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite program! Subscription settings: http://amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb

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software
by Alan Beck 30 May '12

30 May '12

OK, I will phrase my question another way. What is the consensus tracking program that is most likely to tune my FT-950 CAT? Alan VY2WU

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9600 birds & RAX
by PA3GUO 30 May '12

30 May '12

Alan A good 9600 test signal from space is RAX-2. Each 10 seconds its transmits a short burst. Relative easy to receive. Kepler sets: http://celestrak.com/NORAD/elements/cubesat.txt -- Henk, PA3GUO

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RAX-2 keps
by Alan Beck 30 May '12

30 May '12

Where do I find RAX-2 keps? Alan VY2WU

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appreciation to the list
by Alan Beck 30 May '12

30 May '12

I appreciate having all of your help in all thing amsat as I try to not blunder across this aspect of the hobby. It is very nice to have the help 73, Alan VY2WU

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Re: First Satellite QSO + Thank You to all!!!
by James Luhn 29 May '12

29 May '12

Congratulations Steve, W5IEM, on your first satellite contact. I will never forget my first one. It was more exciting than my first novice contact when I was 11 years old! You will soon find out just how addictive satellites can be. Welcome aboard! I would like to pass on my "Thank You" to everyone at the AMSAT booth. I worked in the booth on both Friday and Saturday. It was so nice to put a face on the many I have worked through a satellite. This was my first time to work in an AMSAT booth. Everyone made me feel so much at home. The hospitality that I was shown was very much appreciated. The time just went way too fast. The banquet was terrific too. Learning about the Fun Cube Dongle was a special treat. A big Thank You to everyone involved for making my first trip to Dayton a special one. A Thank You also goes out to Martha for making my reservations at a really nice hotel. Like satellites, I believe Dayton may be habit forming! I have been an active Ham for 50+ years and I am still learning new tricks and developing "good" habits. 73, -james W5AOO

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Re: EggBeater
by Bill Dzurilla 29 May '12

29 May '12

Steve, I have both a commercial and a homebrew Eggbeater and am disappointed with both, especially in light of its rather high price. Connected to my IC-7000 via an ARR mast-mounted preamp, performance is far less than with an HT and an Arrow. Guess an omni can't cut it, at least not from my QTH. Maybe if I could get it up higher, clear of all roofs, it would do better. I can make contacts at relatively high sat elevations, but can do just as well with a $10 dual band ground plane. My friend has an Eggbeater and the same preamp at a clearer QTH, and he hears substantially better, down to 10 degrees elevation in some directions. Good luck and 73, Bill NZ5N > > Hi Steve, > > > > It is surprising to read that you are not hearing > anything. I have > > repeatedly used a 2m and 70cm Eggbeater for the sats > and have had no > > problem hearing things. No pre-amp. > > > > I was using a short cable (e.g. less than 10 meters). > The rigs I > > used were a FT-736r (deaf) and a FT-847 (so-so). > > > > 73, > > > > Dave

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Pictures Of Dream Catcher Test
by B J 29 May '12

29 May '12

http://www.nasaspaceflight.com/2012/05/snc-captive-carry-test-dream-chaser-… 73s Bernhard VA6BMJ @ DO33FL

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Dragon Docking Pictures
by B J 29 May '12

29 May '12

http://www.onorbit.com/node/4671 73s Bernhard VA6BMJ @ DO33FL

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SpaceX Re-Entry Live TV Coverage
by Clint Bradford 29 May '12

29 May '12

MEDIA ADVISORY: M12-098 NASA TV COVERAGE FOR SPACEX DRAGON REENTRY AND SPLASHDOWN HOUSTON -- NASA Television will provide extensive coverage of the departure of the SpaceX Dragon capsule from the International Space Station before its reentry and splashdown on May 31. On Wednesday, May 30, a news briefing previewing the departure activities will be held at NASA's Johnson Space Center in Houston at 9 a.m. CDT (10 a.m. EDT) and will be broadcast live on NASA TV and the agency's website. Participants include NASA Flight Director Holly Ridings and SpaceX Mission Manager John Couluris. On Thursday, May 31, NASA TV will begin live coverage of the departure of Dragon at 2:30 a.m. CDT (3:30 a.m. EDT). Coverage will continue through the release of Dragon from the station, currently scheduled for 5:10 a.m. CDT (6:10 a.m. EDT) and will resume at 9:15 a.m. CDT (10:15 a.m. EDT) with deorbit and splashdown coverage. The capsule is currently scheduled to splashdown in the Pacific Ocean at 10:44 a.m. CDT (11:44 a.m. EDT) hundreds of miles off the west coast of California likely out of range of live television. A news briefing will be held jointly from Johnson and SpaceX in Hawthorne, Calif., at 1 p.m. CDT (2 p.m. EDT) live on NASA TV. Media representatives can participate in person at Johnson or via telephone by calling 281-483-5111 at least 15 minutes before each briefing. Media badges from Dragon launch activities at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida will be honored at Johnson through splashdown. For NASA TV downlink information, schedules and links to streaming video, visit: http://www.nasa.gov/ntv For up-to-date information about the SpaceX mission, visit: http://www.nasa.gov/spacex -end-

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Re: EggBeater
by Samudra Haque 29 May '12

29 May '12

Yes, I considered LMR-400 and above, but due to the rigid bending limits of those cables, I went down the scale to LMR-240 for this first install, the cable is almost as flexible as RG-58/59 etc. ... On Tue, May 29, 2012 at 4:55 PM, Kevin Deane <summit496(a)live.com> wrote: > *Hello, figured I would give my two cents... I have gotten in with many > antennas and many radios. They say five watts is all you need with a > directional ant. I have worked AO-27 with a hustler mag mount and a FT7900, > only for a short time of course because it is not getting into the bird > that matters, it is hearing it.* > ** > *Whatever you use for receive make sure you have the best coax or > something like 9913, or lmr 400, because I found out the hard way that the > DB loss in bad or cheap coax will kill you bigtime. I have not tried an > eggbeater, but have tried the log periodic, and yagis. Like I said the > verticals, mag mount and base ant, work for closer passes for a few minutes. > * > ** > *If you can do full duplex that is the best way for sure, as you can hear > yourself and not cause Qrm. Probly was not much help here but I have heard > people have had great success with the egbeater. Maybe add a preamp at the > receive ant mast...* > ** > *Anyway good luck, and remember if you cant hear people clearly dont > bother to transmit, everyone gets all bent out of shape. > > * > > *Kevin* > *KF7MYK* > > > > > From: samudra.haque(a)gmail.com > > Date: Tue, 29 May 2012 16:17:48 -0400 > > To: kl7uw(a)acsalaska.net > > CC: amsat-bb(a)amsat.org > > Subject: [amsat-bb] Re: EggBeater > > > > Hello, can I ask a question related to this several-years old thread? At > > George Washington University, this fall we will be on the air and are > > buliding up an amateur radio club ground station from scratch. Currently > we > > are collecting equipment, cables, etc., while we wait for the > construction > > to begin on a new door in the interior of a third floor class room space > to > > let us use that area as a "radio room" or something like that. At my home > > QTH, I'm testing out the radios we can use, and would like to both > receive > > and transmit - with omni antennas (e.g., eggbeaters, QHA ) and later > AZ-El > > yagis. > > > > Assuming an LNA is used at the antenna for the RX path, would it be > > practical to use that same omni for uplink? What are the recommended > power > > settings for such an uplink for any of the recent amsats? > > > > If there was a constraint (for the summer into fall) of operating in a > > limited visibility area, and approximately 50 sq. ft of open access > (i.e., > > 21 ft monopole mast with open free area about 4 ft dia.) would that be > > adequate for any sort of uplink antenna? The good thing is that the > > ultimate location of the club station antenna farm is huge, but for now > > this is what we have. I'm open to AZ-El positioners but the mast loading > > limit is pretty small for now. > > > > Any suggestion welcome. > > > > Regards, > > > > Samudra N3RDX > > > > On Thu, Apr 16, 2009 at 9:50 PM, Edward Cole <kl7uw(a)acsalaska.net> > wrote: > > > > > Drew, > > > > > > Thanks for the document on this antenna. I was going to try resizing > > > the 2m Lindenblad design of Tony's but this will be a snap for me. I > > > have 1/8-inch rod elements from an old Cushcraft yagi that > > > disintegrated long ago and have some 1/2-inch sched-40 aluminum pipe > > > (7/8 inch OD) that will work fine for the vertical. I can get the > > > PVC from my local building supply. Only need to order ferrites from > > > Mouser. Since I will place a 432 preamp at the antenna a short run > > > of RG-58 or mini-8 will suffice. I probably will make some variation > > > in the materials used. I did that on the 2m Lindenblad (not assembled, > > > yet). > > > > > > 73, Ed - KL7UW > > > > > > At 08:02 AM 4/16/2009, Andrew Glasbrenner wrote: > > > >Consider trying AA2TX's excellent parasitic lindenblad design. Unlike > the > > > >overpriced eggbeater, it puts the gain on the horizon where it is > needed, > > > >and is circular across the pattern. The parts mostly are from your > local > > > >hardware store, and in Tony's typical fashion, it is simple to > assemble > > > and > > > >works well. > > > > > > > >73, Drew KO4MA > > > > > > > >----- Original Message ----- > > > >From: "Bill Dzurilla" <billdz.geo(a)yahoo.com> > > > >To: <amsat-bb(a)amsat.org> > > > >Sent: Thursday, April 16, 2009 11:56 AM > > > >Subject: [amsat-bb] Re: EggBeater > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Steve, > > > > > > > > > > I have both a commercial and a homebrew Eggbeater and am > disappointed > > > with > > > > > both, especially in light of its rather high price. Connected to my > > > > > IC-7000 via an ARR mast-mounted preamp, performance is far less > than > > > with > > > > > an HT and an Arrow. Guess an omni can't cut it, at least not from > my > > > QTH. > > > > > > > > > > Maybe if I could get it up higher, clear of all roofs, it would do > > > better. > > > > > I can make contacts at relatively high sat elevations, but can do > just > > > as > > > > > well with a $10 dual band ground plane. My friend has an Eggbeater > and > > > > > the same preamp at a clearer QTH, and he hears substantially > better, > > > down > > > > > to 10 degrees elevation in some directions. > > > > > > > > > > Good luck and 73, > > > > > Bill NZ5N > > > > > > > > > >> > Hi Steve, > > > > >> > > > > > >> > It is surprising to read that you are not hearing > > > > >> anything. I have > > > > >> > repeatedly used a 2m and 70cm Eggbeater for the sats > > > > >> and have had no > > > > >> > problem hearing things. No pre-amp. > > > > >> > > > > > >> > I was using a short cable (e.g. less than 10 meters). > > > > >> The rigs I > > > > >> > used were a FT-736r (deaf) and a FT-847 (so-so). > > > > >> > > > > > >> > 73, > > > > >> > > > > > >> > Dave > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > _______________________________________________ > > > > > Sent via AMSAT-BB(a)amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the > > > author. > > > > > Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite > > > program! > > > > > Subscription settings: http://amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb > > > > > > > >_______________________________________________ > > > >Sent via AMSAT-BB(a)amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the > author. > > > >Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite > program! > > > >Subscription settings: http://amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb > > > > > > _______________________________________________ > > > Sent via AMSAT-BB(a)amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the > author. > > > Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite > program! > > > Subscription settings: http://amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb > > > > > _______________________________________________ > > Sent via AMSAT-BB(a)amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author. > > Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite > program! > > Subscription settings: http://amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb >

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9600 birds
by Alan Beck 29 May '12

29 May '12

Would anyone be able to suggest a good 9600 bird I could use for testing? Something that stays on for a whole pass? 73, Alan VY2WU

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First Satellite QSO
by Steve May 29 May '12

29 May '12

I want to give a huge "Thank You" to all of the guys at the Dayton Hamvention for the information they shared at the AMSAT booth and the demonstrations. After a few unsuccessful tries I made my first QSO on SO-50 about 10 minutes ago. I only made one contact tonight, that being KC9TTR in Indiana, but I know that the first one is the hardest. I am thrilled right now, and I know that learning what I learned in Dayton put me ahead many, many hours. Thanks again, -- Steve May, W5IEM Amateur Extra - Georgetown, KY (520) 261-7847 - Cell Skype: USHorseman Steve.W5IEM(a)gmail.com *This message is intended only for the use of the individual or entity to which it is addressed and may contain information that is privileged, confidential and exempt from disclosure under applicable law. If the reader of this message is not the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any retention, dissemination, distribution, or copying the communication is strictly prohibited. If you have received this communication in error, please notify the sender immediately and delete the email along with any and all attachments from your system*

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Tracker boxes
by Martha 29 May '12

29 May '12

I now have LVB Tracker boxes in stock. The cost is $200 plus $20 shipping. If you are interested, you can order by one of the following ways: Call - 301-589-6062 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM EDST Fax - 301-608-3410 Mail - AMSAT, 850 Sligo Ave #600, Silver Spring MD 20910 -- 73- Martha

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Qsl Cards
by Kevin Deane 28 May '12

28 May '12

Finally got some and sent off 10 or so today. If anyone needs any from me please feel free to email me the info and I will get them out to ya! Sorry to those that have been waiting. :) Kevin KF7MYK

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[amsat-bb] Video - STRaND-2 ‘Kinect’ Satellites
by Trevor . 28 May '12

28 May '12

STRaND-2, a twin nanosatellite mission from SSTL and the University of Surrey to test a novel in-orbit docking system. See the video at http://www.uk.amsat.org/7851 73 Trevor M5AKA ----

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2nd Call For Speakers for AUK International Space Colloquium
by Trevor . 28 May '12

28 May '12

This is the second call for speakers for the AMSAT-UK International Space Colloquium which, due to the Olympic & Paralympic Games, will be held this year on the weekend of September 15-16, 2012 at the Holiday Inn, Guildford, GU2 7XZ, United Kingdom. AMSAT-UK invites speakers, to cover topics about micro-satellites, CubeSats, nano-sats, space and associated activities, for this event. Further details at http://www.uk.amsat.org/7787 73 Trevor M5AKA AMSAT-UK: http://www.uk.amsat.org/ ----

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Re: Program for possible use in Education and for Demos
by Clint Bradford 28 May '12

28 May '12

Very nicely done ... clean, clear, and concise! Clint K6LCS http://www.work-sat.com

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expections
by Alan Beck 28 May '12

28 May '12

Currently I have my LNBlock downconverter mounted at the antenna. It is a High Sierra Microwave 432M7. The antenna is a Uhf Ringo ranger set at the boiiom end of the band. It is 25 feet up right now. So, how do I realize more signal level? Using my FT-950, both preamps on I can hear signals well. I have about 75 feet of RG-8X coax at the output of the converter to my shack. The test paper shows 25 DB gain. I expect this has to be on the UHF side. I am thinking of a "eggbeater style" antenna to start with and then some hieght for that. Passes are doing well to the horizon. Looking forward to feedback. 73, Alan

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Program for possible use in Education and for Demos
by Thomas Doyle 28 May '12

28 May '12

Looking for a few folks to try out this program that is designed for demos and education. If any AMSAT's were left out or want to be excluded let me know. The video high def and is best viewed full screen. If you are interested in trying the program let me know. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qWyy8nJFVyc Have Fun 73 W9KE Tom Doyle

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PWsat and Almasat
by Andrew Glasbrenner 28 May '12

28 May '12

Anyone have any news on how these two sats are doing? 73, Drew KO4MA Sent from my iPhone

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Masat-1
by David Hopkins 27 May '12

27 May '12

Gentlemen, Anyone hearing the Masat-1 satellite? The pass last night and this morning here has shown no sign of the satellite. Is there a problem with the satellite or is it my setup? David David G. Hopkins (VK4ZF) CAPALABA QLD AUSTRALIA 27.32.38S 153.12.03E QG62OL Skype :- davhop

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ANS-148 AMSAT News Service Weekly Bulletins
by Lee McLamb 26 May '12

26 May '12

AMSAT NEWS SERVICE ANS-148 ANS is a free, weekly, news and information service of AMSAT North America, The Radio Amateur Satellite Corporation. ANS 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. Please send any amateur satellite news or reports to: ans-editor(a)amsat.org In this edition: * AMSAT Submits NASA Edison Program Proposals * ARISS Call For Volunteers * North America Rare Grid EK69 Activation From Cayo Culebra Island * High Altitude Balloon Crossband Repeater Payload Northeast USA * Satellite Operations Planned for Worldwide Museum Ships Weekend * Dayton Hamvention Satellite Demonstration Area Videos Posted * UKube-1 is Taking Shape * Listen to HORYU-2 on the Web * ARISS Status - 21 May 2012 SB SAT @ AMSAT $ANS-148.01 ANS-148 AMSAT News Service Weekly Bulletins AMSAT News Service Bulletin 148.01 From AMSAT HQ SILVER SPRING, MD. May 27, 2012 To All RADIO AMATEURS BID: $ANS-148.01 AMSAT Submits NASA Edison Program Proposals This week the Board of Directors announced AMSAT was a partner in a pair of Phase-2 NASA Edison Program proposals that were successfully submitted on Tuesday May 22, 2012. If selected, these proposals would provide AMSAT and its partners with the funds to construct and launch new amateur radio satellites. Due to the highly competitive nature of this program, no additional information can be released at this time. NASA intends to announce the winning proposals in the Fall of 2012. More information will be released as it becomes available. [ANS thanks the AMSAT Board of Directors for the above information] --------------------------------------------------------------------- ARISS Call For Volunteers During the Dayton Hamvention AMSAT and the ARRL announced opportun- ities for amateur radio satellite operators to join the ARISS Pro- gram (Amateur Radio on the International Space Station) in roles as Technical Mentors and Ground Station Operators. On Friday and Saturday of the Hamvention AMSAT Vice President for Educational Relations Mark Hammond, N8MH took advantage of the ARRL Stage to explain these roles for radio amateurs who serve as an ad- vising and coordinating liaison between NASA, the school or group making the ARISS contact, and the Ground Station Operators, who set up the satellite station at the contact location. This week the ARRL published the ARISS recruiting program on the web with a call for volunteers. The ARRL said, "Public awareness of the ARISS program is growing as a result of a new proposal process, and promotion by NASA through its broad outreach to schools and teachers. This presents the Amateur Radio community with an opportunity to reach out to even more schools in locations across the US through the ARISS program. See the ARRL web for full details of the ARISS call for volunteers: http://www.arrl.org/ariss-volunteers With the help of experienced Amateur Radio volunteers, and coordi- nation from the ARISS partnership team, crew members speak directly with large youth audiences in a variety of public forums --school assemblies, science museums, Scout camporees and jamborees and space camps-where students, teachers, parents, and communities learn about space, space technologies and Amateur Radio. There are two ways to get involved: Volunteer with a Ground Support Team ------------------------------------ We are recruiting clubs and individuals throughout the US who are able and willing to support the ARISS program in their local com- munities. Optimally, this means setting up direct Amateur Radio con- tacts with the ISS. Direct contacts provide the best opportunity to showcase Amateur Radio and offer students a firsthand experience. An ARISS event can open the door for an ongoing relationship between local ham radio clubs and schools, providing students with continuing opportunities to explore radio science, satellite communications and wireless technology with Amateur Radio. Volunteer as an ARISS Technical Mentor -------------------------------------- ARISS is also seeking additional volunteers to train to support the program in the liaison capacity as US ARISS Technical Mentor who will serve as the coordinators between NASA operations and the local on- site support teams at the event site. They serve as advisors to the local Ground Support Volunteers and need the same skills as well as hands-on satellite communications experience. Technical Mentors com- municate with the other mentors on the ARISS international operations team to coordinate ARISS contacts via telebridge stations around the world. They assimilate and transfer this information to the local Ground Support Volunteers who complete all of the arrangements for a scheduled ARISS contact. The ARISS program is a cooperative venture of NASA, the ARRL and AMSAT and other international space agencies. ARISS organizes and schedules contacts via Amateur Radio between ISS crew members and educational organizations. + Again ... More details about volunteering to assist with ARISS can be found at the ARRL website at: http://www.arrl.org/ARISS-volunteers + Amateur radio operators interested in becoming involved as a ground support team or technical mentor are invited to send an email to: ARISS.Recruit(a)verizon.net [ANS thanks ARRL, ARISS, and AMSAT for the above information] --------------------------------------------------------------------- North America Rare Grid EK69 Activation From Cayo Culebra Island Members of the Radioclub Cancun will be active as 4A3RCC from Cayo Culebra Island, Mexico (NA-200) between June 1-3. Activity will be on 80-6 meters and possibly the Satellites. Special attention will be on 6m. Operators include: Jose Angel, XE3PP; Guillermo, XE3RA; Zalo, XE3N; Julio, XE3PHM; Jorge, XE3PBL; and Julio, XE3JMA. Cayo Culebra is located on Reserve of Biosphere of Siaan Ka'an. For more details, see the following Web page at: http://www.radioclubcancun.org/culebra The main contact is Jose Angel Yanez, XE3PP Presidente / President EMAIL: radioclubcancun(a)hotmail.com QSL via EA5FL: JOSE MIGUEL MONCHO ALCARAZ Apartado Postal : 252 03700 - DENIA Spain [ANS thanks the Ohio/Penn DX Bulletin No. 1063 for the above information] --------------------------------------------------------------------- High Altitude Balloon Crossband Repeater Payload Northeast USA Amateur radio operators in New England and northern Atlantic coast in the US and Canada are invited to listen and operate via the cross- band repeater payload on a high altitude balloon flight from Hermon, Maine. Launch is planned for June 2, 2012 at about 0830 EDT (UTC-4) by members of the Pine State Amateur Radio Club as one of the events during the 25th Annual Bangor Hamfest at Hermon High School. The club is working with the University of Maine Electrical and Computer Engin- eering Department to plan and execute the flight. The crossband repeater frequencies are: Uplink: 147.570 MHz Downlink: 446.100 MHz The payload will also include APRS for position and altitude track- ing. University of Maine tracking information can be found at: http://eece.maine.edu/umhab/ Coverage for the VHF/UHF repeater is estimated to be more than 450 miles. Stations as far away as western New York, Long Island, all of New England, and Maritime Canada should be able to work it. The PSARC High Altitude Balloon team will award a certificate for the station furthest away from the balloon to make contact through the repeater. Please join in to help set a distance record for the repeater. The latest launch information and more details are available on-line: http://www.n1me.org/Hamfest.php http://eece.maine.edu/umhab/ (which will be updated shortly before the launch.) [ANS thanks Steve Jordan, KD1OM, President PSARC and Stuart Ballinger, WA2BSS for the above information] -------------------------------------------------------------------- Satellite Operations Planned for Worldwide Museum Ships Weekend Museum Ships Weekend Coming Up June 2-3, 2012 by Allen F. Mattis, N5AFV, n5afv at amsat.org The worldwide Museum Ships Weekend Event (MSWE) will be held for two days, June 2-3, 2012. Last year 83 ships in 13 countries around the world participated in the event. Amateur radio operators make special event contacts from these museum ships on all amateur radio bands with most of the contacts taking place on the HF bands. In the past several years only two or three museum ships in North America have made satellite contacts during the event. This year a number of Houston area AMSAT members, W5ACM, N5AFV and WC5WM, will participate with the Brazos Valley Amateur Radio Club (BVARC) operating club station KK5W from Seawolf Park on Pelican Island in Galveston, Texas. Seawolf Park is home to two Second World War vintage museum ships - the destroyer escort USS Stewart (DE-238) and the submarine USS Cavalla (SS-244). As a result, a contact with KK5W counts for two ships. Amateur radio operators who make contacts with 15 or more ships qualify for a handsome certificate. The BVARC KK5W station plans to operate the afternoon passes of AO-27 and FO-29 on Saturday June 2nd and hope other AMSAT members will be operating from other ships. This will be their fifth year participat- ing in the MSWE and hope to make their first MSWE satellite contact with another museum ship this year. If any AMSAT members are interested in this event they may visit the MSWE website: http://www.nj2bb.org/museum/index.html to find out if any museum ships near them are participating. [ANS thanks Allen Mattis, N5AFV for the above information] --------------------------------------------------------------------- Dayton Hamvention Satellite Demonstration Area Videos Posted Patrick Stoddard, WD9EWK/VA7EWK recorded three videos of satellite passes that were worked from the AMSAT demonstration station at last weekend's 2012 Dayton Hamvention. The videos are now available on Patrick's YouTube channel: http://youtube.com/va7ewk Two of the three videos were from VO-52 passes last Friday (18 May) and Saturday (19 May). Later on Saturday, the third video from an SO-50 pass was recorded. You will see Keith Pugh, W5IU; Doug Papay, KD8CAO, and Roger Ley, WA9PZL taking care of the antenna. Keith's equipment is used for the demonstration station is two Yaesu FT-817s, two homebrew an- tennas (3-element 2m Yagi, 6-element 70cm Yagi), and a laptop run- ning SatPC32 to control the radios. The radios and laptop are powered from a large 12V battery. [ANS thanks Patrick Stoddard, WD9EWK/VA7EWK for the above information] --------------------------------------------------------------------- UKube-1 is Taking Shape AMSAT-UK is reporting UKube-1, the UK Space Agency's first Cubesat mission, has reached an important milestone. Two payloads have now undergone pre-integration testing at Clyde Space's facilities in Glasgow. UKube-1, is a collaboration between the UK Space Agency, industry and academia. Open University payload C3D and University of Bath payload TOPCAT were the first of the four payloads selected to be tested. These workshops provided the first opportunity to carry out physical and functional testing between the protoflight payloads and platform subsystems. The tests confirmed physical, electrical and operational interfaces between the subsystems. The tests represent the successful handover to flight integration and delivery from the interface emulator (sup- plied to payload teams by Clyde Space at the start of the program to facilitate rapid parallel development of subsystems). C3D is a small imager which will take pictures of the earth and investigate radiation damage effects in space. It uses new sensor technology developed for space conditions. TOPCAT (Topside Ionosphere Computer Assisted Tomography) will meas- ure space weather conditions to inform users of the Global Position- ing System (GPS) users using a dual-frequency GPS receiver designed especially for use in space. With the remaining payloads due to be tested over the coming few weeks, the program continues confidently towards full integration in July. UKube-1 will also take an educational subsystem called FUNcube, de- veloped by the voluntary organisation AMSAT-UK, to encourage young people to learn about radio, space, physics and electronics. It con- tains a 1200 bps BPSK telemetry beacon and a 435/145 MHz linear transponder. See these links to AMSAT-UK for more information: UKube-1 on BBC TV http://www.uk.amsat.org/5983 UKube-1 to launch in 2013 http://www.uk.amsat.org/5933 [ANS thanks AMSAT-UK for the above information] --------------------------------------------------------------------- Listen to HORYU-2 on the Web Andrei YO8SSQ and Cezar YO8TLC have made available a web based receiver to enable listeners to hear the new amateur radio satel- lite HORYU-2 when it's within range of Romania. The WebSDR receiver is located at the Astronomical Observatory Department of "Stefan cel Mare" University in Suceava, Romania, latitude 47.6417N longitude 26.2453E, grid locator KN37cp. The height ASL is 350m. The hardware consists of two SDR receivers which are fed into 48 kHz sound cards on an AMD Sempron 2600+ computer running Vec- tor Linux. The web page displays a track showing the current position of HORYU-2 and also provides coverage of the 3.5 MHz (80m) band. Listen to the HORYU-2 and 80m WebSDR at http://sdr.opt.ro:8901/ More information about HORYU-2 437.375 MHz (+/- 9 kHz Doppler shift) at http://www.uk.amsat.org/7404 [ANS thanks AMSAT-UK for the above information] --------------------------------------------------------------------- ARISS Status - 21 May 2012 1. ARISS International Team Meeting Held The ARISS International Team monthly meeting was held on May 15. Discussions included a status of the Ham TV project. Minutes have been posted: http://ariss.rac.ca/arisstel2012-05-15.htm 2. Astronaut Training Status Chris Hadfield, KC5RNJ/VA3OOG and Thomas Marshburn, KE5HOC, both slated to fly with Expedition 34, acquired their preflight training during a session on May 14. Alexander Gerst, KF5ONO (Expedition 40) took his introductory/ basic operations class on May 9. Kevin Ford, KF5GPP is scheduled for a preflight session on May 22. He is scheduled to launch with the Expedition 33 crew in October 2012. [ANS thanks Carol, KB3LKI, 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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Rotor Interfaces for Sale Cheap
by Richard Lawn 26 May '12

26 May '12

I'm cleaning out in hopes of one day moving, though it may be a lost cause! I have a SASI SatTrack Rotor Interface. Manual, parallel interface cable to computer and software on disc. I also have 2 FOD Track, parallel port interfaces. I think they both work. Anyway, anybody wants them let me know and I'll no doubt make you an offer you can't refuse! Rick W2JAZ

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Videos - An Audience with Neil Armstrong
by Trevor . 26 May '12

26 May '12

A 50 minute interview with Neil Armstrong made this year is now available. The video is split into 4 parts which can be seen at http://thebottomline.cpaaustralia.com.au/ 73 Trevor M5AKA

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Re: (no subject)
by zach hillerson 25 May '12

25 May '12

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My first portable sat qso made today.
by Eric Knaps, ON4HF 25 May '12

25 May '12

Hello all, Today I made my first portable satellite qso in my backyard via SO-50. I bought an arrow antenna from www.vpa-systems.pl and connected a portable to it. I didn't know it was that easy! I worked EA7HZZ and a German station (forgot his call because I was to excited) What a nice hobby we have! 73, Eric. -- Amateur Radio Station ON4HF Eric Knaps Satellite manager UBA http://www.on4hf.be

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Dragon Snagged
by Clint Bradford 25 May '12

25 May '12

Now THAT was an exciting, dramatic nine hours of true reality TV! Screenshots at ... http://gallery.me.com/clintbradford#100296 Clint K6LCS http://www.work-sat.com

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Dragon Is Now Docked At ISS
by B J 25 May '12

25 May '12

All the bolts have been tightened and Dragon is firmly connected in place. 73s Bernhard VA6BMJ @ DO33FL

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Dragon Berthing Status
by B J 25 May '12

25 May '12

The last report I read stated that actual berthing should take place about mid-evening UTC (2100 hrs was mentioned). 73s Bernhard VA6BMJ @ DO33FL

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Dragon captured
by Alan P. Biddle 25 May '12

25 May '12

All, NASA TV is covering the arrival at the ISS. Currently captured with the arm. Lots of really happy people. Alan WA4SCA

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Italian Microsat to Deploy Six Amateur Radio Satellites
by Trevor . 25 May '12

25 May '12

See http://www.uk.amsat.org/7717 73 Trevor M5AKA AMSAT-UK News on Twitter: http://twitter.com/AMSAT_UK ----

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Antenna suggestions for mounting on vehicle for sat work.
by Lee Maisel 25 May '12

25 May '12

Any ideas on a good antenna combo for mounting on a large vehicle? Possibly roofrack, specifically for satellite work? Thanks! Lee W5LMM

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PhoneSat at Maker Faire
by Trevor . 24 May '12

24 May '12

The 2012 Bay Area Maker Faire in San Mateo took place May 19-20 and among the stands was one displaying the PhoneSat amateur radio satellites. See http://www.uk.amsat.org/7696 ---- 73 Trevor M5AKA AMSAT-UK News on Twitter: http://twitter.com/AMSAT_UK ----

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Dragon Near ISS
by B J 24 May '12

24 May '12

http://spacecoalition.com/blog/nasa/dragon-flyby-sets-stage-for-1st-u-s-com… View of Dragon from the ISS: http://www.nasa.gov/multimedia/videogallery/index.html?media_id=144472261 73s Bernhard VA6BMJ @ DO33FL

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HORYU-2 Status?
by Ford, Steve, WB8IMY 24 May '12

24 May '12

Is anyone aware of the current status of HORYU-2? We've been attempting to receive the telemetry at W1AW, but without success. It is possible that we are using the wrong Keps (we have located two different sets). 73 . . . Steve Ford, WB8IMY QST Editor / Publications Manager ARRL - The national association for Amateur Radio(tm) 225 Main Street Newington, CT 06111 (860) 594-0200

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SpaceX Dragon C2+ and the ISS CUCU Communications Orbit 29 @ 3:23 AM EST over Chelmsford, MA
by Bryce Salmi 24 May '12

24 May '12

AMSAT-BB, So my dad and brother and I all decided to get up and catch the pass over Chelmsford, MA at 3:23AM this morning of the ISS and Dragon. We were pleasantly suprised due to the pre-dawn light when we saw a bright ISS and not too far behind it a trailing dimmer Dragon C2+ flying overhead! We used our normal amateur satellite setup with an Arrow handheld antenna and a Yaesu VX-8R. At 10 seconds into the audio you hear us change the mode of the radio to AM. We know from the FCC papers I linked to in the sound file description that 400.5 MHz was the only SpaceX UHF licensed frequency and it was well known that the CUCU is a UHF radio. Being 153.6 Kbps it's likely a form of spread spectrum or similar so we only expected to hear a small portion of the transmissions. I suggest reading the soundcloud description to get a full sense of where to listen in the audio but there are clear data bursts in there. CUCU and the ISS only need to transmit to each other so unlike most amateur satellites that are designed to be heard from the ground... we're picking up what's left of the 1.5W as it leaks past the spacecraft to the ground. The signals are weak but enjoy! http://soundcloud.com/kb1lqc/dragon-orbit-29-am-uhf-yagi 73's Bryce Salmi KB1LQC

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New ARISS Web page
by n4csitwo＠bellsouth.net 24 May '12

24 May '12

The American Radio Relay League (ARRL) has a new Web page for ARISS-US volunteers. For more information about these opportunities, see: http://www.arrl.org/ariss-volunteers Dave, AA4KN

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UKube-1 Taking Shape + KN-SAT1 Video
by Trevor . 24 May '12

24 May '12

The 3U CubeSat UKube-1 is moving towards full integration in July. See http://www.uk.amsat.org/7636 A TEDxKhartoum presentation on KN-SAT1 by ST2AB. It's not in English, however, the segment from 09:12 until 13:25 contains video showing the development of the KN-SAT1 CubeSat including a test of the deployment of the antennas. See http://www.uk.amsat.org/7680 ---- 73 Trevor M5AKA AMSAT-UK: http://www.uk.amsat.org/ ----

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Huudson Valley Satcom Group Net May24@8PM Eastern on N2EYH-L Echolink
by cotejaune2＠aol.com 23 May '12

23 May '12

It is time again for the HVSGN tomorrow May24 @ 8PM Eastern on. N2EYH-L Echolink or the Mt.Beacon 146.970 pl 100 repeater.Please join us for the Net and share your satellite knowledge with us.I am sorry if you tried to checkin for the last Net and did not hear us.There were computer problems and we were unable to bring up Echolink. Echolink is only on for the Net then it is shut off.73 Gary wa2aqh-Tom kc2dtq Hope to hear you there.

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Vintage Spacelab 2 video featuring Amateur Radio
by Trevor . 23 May '12

23 May '12

A video of the 1985 Space Shuttle STS-51-F Challenger Spacelab 2 Post Flight Press Conference has been made available on YouTube. The SAREX contacts of Tony England W0ORE are mentioned at 11:40 into the video. See http://www.uk.amsat.org/7639 73 Trevor M5AKA AMSAT-UK: http://www.uk.amsat.org/ ----

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ez model for 1u cube
by Nick Pugh 23 May '12

23 May '12

Does anyone on the list have a ez nec model for a 1 u cube sat Thanks nick Office 337 593 8700 Cell 337 258 2527 Helping UL become a world Class Engineering and Educational School

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Horyu-2 TLE and FM
by Mineo Wakita 23 May '12

23 May '12

Hi Luciano, thanks for your nice video, http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zetBYKzBpMk I, JE9PEL, used TLE's OBJECT D as Horyu-2, it was OBJECT B so far. The control station are operating FM transmission test over Japan now. I decoded today FM sensor data 86 bytes, packet No.300 of table_sector 4. http://www.ne.jp/asahi/hamradio/je9pel/20523ho2.wav http://www.ne.jp/asahi/hamradio/je9pel/20523ho2.png JE9PEL, Mineo Wakita

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videos uploaded from Hamvention demonstrations
by Patrick STODDARD (WD9EWK/VA7EWK) 23 May '12

23 May '12

Hi! I recorded 3 videos of passes that were worked from the AMSAT demonstration station at last weekend's 2012 Dayton Hamvention. The videos are now available on my YouTube channel: http://youtube.com/va7ewk Two of the 3 videos were from VO-52 passes last Friday (18 May) and Saturday (19 May). Later on Saturday, the third video from an SO-50 pass was recorded. 73! Patrick WD9EWK/VA7EWK http://www.wd9ewk.net/

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IC-910H & SatPC32
by Ted 22 May '12

22 May '12

I seem to have lost CAT control between the program and the radio. ( I had to do a reset of the radio for another reason ) SatPC says it cannot find COM 3 (where cat control lives) Radio connects fine with HRD and HRD's Sat program..but will not with SatPC Is there a menu in the radio that I have turned off or?? Any help appreciated Ted, K7TRK

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SatPC32 Rotor Control
by Fraser Bonnett 22 May '12

22 May '12

Has anyone made SatPC32 work with EA4TX's new ARS-USB controller? If so, how? 73, Fraser, W3UTD

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Dragon Is In Orbit
by B J 22 May '12

22 May '12

Its photovoltaic arrays have been deployed and it's now on its way to the ISS. 73s Bernhard VA6BMJ @ DO33FL

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WD9EWK @ Indiana/Ohio state line early Saturday (19 May) morning
by Patrick STODDARD (WD9EWK/VA7EWK) 22 May '12

22 May '12

Hi! The first day of the Dayton Hamvention was great. Along with an early- morning trek out to the Indiana/Ohio state line west of Dayton, I worked a few passes at AMSAT's demonstration station out in a parking lot. Thanks for all the QSOs with WD9EWK, as well as those who worked Keith W5IU earlier in the day. The AMSAT demonstration station will be back on the air tomorrow (Saturday) morning, throughout the day. You may hear different calls coming on from there, besides W5IU and WD9EWK, depending on who is at the mic. The QSOs I made have already been uploaded to Logbook of the World. If I wake up early enough in the morning, I will make another trek out to the Indiana/Ohio state line east of the I-70/US-40 interchange, about 30 miles/50km west of the Hamvention. My plans are to work the AO-7 passes in mode B at 1032 and 1225 UTC, and possibly the VO-52 pass at 1250 UTC, before driving back to the Hamvention. The spot I parked at this morning, and will use again tomorrow, is on the state line is in grid EM79ot, in Richmond (Wayne County) IN and Preble County OH. Special note for Logbook of the World QSOs on boundaries other than Maidenhead grid boundaries/intersections... ARRL's Logbook of the World is not able to handle multiple states/provinces in a single QSO record. A QSO record must be uploaded for each state/province, and the QSO time must differ in each of those records by at least 1 minute. In other words, to confirm a QSO with me on the state line at 1230 UTC, stations will need to upload a QSO with WD9EWK at 1230 UTC, and another QSO with the time at least a minute earlier or later than the time in the first record. For my example, the second QSO record can't have 1230 UTC as its time, but can have a time of 1229 or 1231 UTC, or some other different time within 30 minutes +/- of my QSO record, for a QSL in LOTW (assuming other fields also match up). Otherwise, two records with the same date/time and other information for a QSO with a callsign will only result in one of those records (the last of those records uploaded) being in the system. It is extra work, but I'm not going to complain about it. Along with my LOTW uploads, I'm happy to send QSL cards confirming QSOs with WD9EWK - from the Indiana/Ohio state line, at the Hamvention, or wherever else I may end up in the next couple of days before I fly home. Just drop me an e-mail with the QSO details, and I'll check my log. If you're in the log, I will send a card. 73! Patrick WD9EWK/VA7EWK - Miamisburg, Ohio http://www.wd9ewk.net/

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SpaceX / Falcon 9 Dragon sighting
by Armando Mercado 22 May '12

22 May '12

Hello, Falcon 9/Dragon was sighted from West Michigan. It (they) were about 15 mins behind the ISS. There were 4 objects total, 1 object in front was of steady brightness approximately 1st magitude. This was the Dragon I think. The other three were tumbling shinning from 1 to <4 magitude at about one flash per 3 seconds. One object would be the booster, don't know what the other 2 would be. Everything passed about 3 degrees north of Altair at 0927UTC. Good luck Dragon. Armando, N8IGJ

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LVB Tracker
by K4FEG 22 May '12

22 May '12

I am looking for a good used LVB Tracker. If anyone is downsizing their station and would like to get rid of a LVB tracker, I am interested in a good, used, operational LVB Tracker, for my antenna system. If anyone has one for sale or any other type of rotor control that will function like the LVB Tracker, please contact me direct at: k4feg(a)k4feg.com Thanks Everyone! Frank K4FEG

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QRZ listing IC910H
by K4FEG 21 May '12

21 May '12

Listing for a 910H http://forums.qrz.com/showthread.php?347052-ic910-loaded-w-1-2g-for-sale

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Updated NASA TV Schedule For SpaceX Mission
by B J 21 May '12

21 May '12

http://www.nasa.gov/exploration/commercial/cargo/cots_tv_schedule.html 73s Bernhard VA6BMJ @ DO33FL

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Horyu over Brasil
by Roland Zurmely 21 May '12

21 May '12

"http://www.qsl.net/py4zbz/satelite/horyu.htm" 73 de Roland.

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Need an easier way
by Alan Beck 20 May '12

20 May '12

Hi, I am now at the end of trying to get Dos stuff to run. It was interesting, but there has to be a better way. I may play with it again someday. It was Instanttrack and then I tried Instanttune. I am sure there are alot of old hats out there on this stuff. It was cool to look at. So, I would like help to pick my next challenge in getting doppler shift compenstation for my FT-950 and Highsierra 432m7 converter. Right now I am using a Ringo ranger at about 25 feet. 73, Alan

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Listen to HORYU-2 on Web SDR
by Trevor . 20 May '12

20 May '12

Andrei YO8SSQ and Cezar YO8TLC have made available an online SDR receiver for the HORYU-2 satellite, see http://www.uk.amsat.org/7594 73 Trevor M5AKA

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ARRL response to FCC Inquiry on CC&R
by Bruce 20 May '12

20 May '12

This was posted to our local club's bulletin board and I thought those hams here would also find it of interest. 73...bruce For those of you that might be interested, the link below is the ARRL’s response to the public inquiry requested by the FCC on antenna restrictions. http://apps.fcc.gov/ecfs/document/view?id=7021918167

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ANS-141 AMSAT News Service Weekly Bulletins
by JoAnne Maenpaa 19 May '12

19 May '12

AMSAT NEWS SERVICE ANS-141 ANS is a free, weekly, news and information service of AMSAT North America, The Radio Amateur Satellite Corporation. ANS 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. Please send any amateur satellite news or reports to: ans-editor at amsat.org In this edition: * AMSAT Satellite Education Focus at Dayton * Reminder - One Month to Field Day - AMSAT FD Rules On-Line * Japan Amateur Radio CubeSat Launch May 17 - Telemetry on 437.325 MHz * Three Hams Arrive at ISS & Prepare for SpaceX Dragon Arrival * CubeSat Article in Time Magazine * Promising Future of CubeSat Missions in UK Metro Newspaper * Satellite Shorts From All Over SB SAT @ AMSAT $ANS-141.01 ANS-141 AMSAT News Service Weekly Bulletins AMSAT News Service Bulletin 141.01 >From AMSAT HQ SILVER SPRING, MD. May 20, 2012 To All RADIO AMATEURS BID: $ANS-141.01 --------------------------------------------------------------------- AMSAT Satellite Education Focus at Dayton This weekend marked the annual Dayton Hamvention. AMSAT was present and active inside at the booth in the Ball Arena of the Hara Center and outside at the Satellite Demonstration area. AMSAT Vice President for Educational Relations Mark Hammond, N8MH said, "This year, we had a focus on trying to get youth and first time operators ON THE AIR!" The Satellite Demonstration area gave students, educators, and first time hams the opportunity to come to the microphone and make a satel- lite contact. Between passes equipment and experienced operators were available for discussions and answers to questions. Differences in operating techniques between FM and linear satellites were demonstra- ted. Also differing levels of equipment ranging between very simple and portable stations to a full station with computer control were operating. Dayton also gave AMSAT and ARRL the opportunity to recruit new ARISS (Amateur Radio on the International Space Station) Technical Mentors and Ground Station Operators. Mark, N8MH took advantage of the ARRL Stage on Friday and Saturday to explain the roles of ARISS Technical Mentors who serve as an advising and coordinating liaison between NASA, the school or group making the ARISS contact, and the Ground Station Operators, who set up the satellite station at the contact location. The AMSAT Forum at Dayton, moderated by Alan Biddle, WA4SCA also in- cluded Mark's presentation on the current and future education work. He described specific needs, especially in area of writing K-12 lesson plans (in science and math) using amateur satellite telemetry. Educa- tors who are satellite operators should contact him directly at n8mh(a)amsat.org and are encouraged to join the AMSAT-EDU mailing list to learn how they can help with our educational outreach. (See: http://www.amsat.org/mailman/listinfo to join AMSAT-EDU.) AMSAT's university level mentorship of CubeSat development projects was presented by Alex Harvilchuck, N3NP as he discussed CubeSats at Pennsylvania State University-Erie. Also, at the AMSAT Forum, AMSAT Engineering VP, Tony Monteiro, AA2TX discussed Project Fox - AMSAT's First CubeSat which was accepted for launch by Project ELaNa, NASA's "Educational Launch of NanoSat". Fox-1 was selected to join the NASA ELaNa program on merit in support of NASA strategic and educational goals. The "Running With Fox" theme at the AMSAT booth featured a model of the Fox-1 cubesat. [ANS thanks Gould Smith, WA4SXM, and Mark Hammond, N8MH for the above information] --------------------------------------------------------------------- Reminder - One Month to Field Day - AMSAT FD Rules On-Line AMSAT Director Contests and Awards, Bruce Paige, KK5DO reminds you that time of year is once again approaching - Field Day! Each year the American Radio Relay League (ARRL) sponsors Field Day as an emergency preparedness exercise. The event takes place during a 24-hour period on the fourth weekend of June. For 2012 the event takes place during a 27-hour period between 1800 UTC on Saturday, June 23, 2012 and 2100 UTC on Sunday June 24, 2012. Those who set up prior to 1800 UTC on June 23 can operate only 24 hours. The Radio Amateur Satellite Corporation (AMSAT) promotes its own ver- sion of Field Day for operation via the amateur satellites, held con- currently with the ARRL event. With the loss of AO-51 and SO-6ay this y ear is going to be most challenging. If you are considering ONLY the FM voice satellites like AMRAD-OSCAR-27 or SaudiSat-Oscar-50 for your primary AMSAT Field Day focus: Don't, unless you are simply hoping to make one contact for the ARRL rules bonus points. The congestion on FM LEO satellites was so intense in prior years that we must continue to limit their use to one-QSO-per-FM-satellite. This includes the International Space Station. You will be allowed one QSO if the ISS is operating Voice. You will also be allowed one digital QSO with the ISS or any other digital, non-store-and-forward, packet satellite (if operational). If you have worked the satellites on Field Day in recent years, you may have noticed a lot of good contacts can be made on some of the less-populated, low-earth-orbit satellites like VUSat OSCAR-52,Fuji- OSCAR 29 (may or may not be operational), AMSAT-OSCAR 7. During Field Day the transponders come alive like 20 meters on a weekend. The good news is that the transponders on these satellites will support multi- ple simultaneous contacts. The bad news is that you can't use FM, just low duty cycle modes like SSB and CW. The AMSAT Field Day 2012 event is open to all Amateur Radio operators. Amateurs are to use the exchange as specified in ARRL rules for Field Day. The AMSAT competition is to encourage the use of all amateur sat- ellites, both analog and digital. For the complete listing of the AMSAT Field Day Rules please refer to the documents posted on-line at: http://www.amsatnet.com/fd2012.doc http://www.amsatnet.com/fd2012.pdf Links are also accessible from http://www.amsat.org front page. [ANS thanks AMSAT Director Contests and Awards, Bruce Paige, KK5DO for the above information] --------------------------------------------------------------------- Japan Amateur Radio CubeSat Launch May 17 - Telemetry on 437.375 MHz The May 17 launch from Japan of the H-IIA rocket delivered a JAXA climate observation satellite SHIZUKU (GCOM-W) and a South Korean earth observation mission KOMPSAT-3 into orbit also launched an amateur radio satellite HORYU-2, built by students at the Kyushu Institute of Technology (KIT). The HORYU-2 Cubesat includes several experiments: + 300 volt power generation in LEO + COTS technology demonstration of surface potential measurement + Orbital debris observation + Earth photography The satellite callsign is JG6YBW and radio amateurs are asked to listen for the 437.375 MHz telemetry downlink. The CW data is com- posed of an 11 character callsign "JG6YBW HORYU" followed by 15 characters of telemetry data. Details of the telemetry format are available via a link on the AMSAT-UK web, see: http://www.uk.amsat.org/7404 More information is available on the web: Horyu website in Google English: http://tinyurl.com/HoryuSatellite http://www.uk.amsat.org/6638 http://www.uk.amsat.org/4279 http://www.uk.amsat.org/7404 http://www.uk.amsat.org/7540 (showing Horyu-2 separation on-orbit) Initial TLE set can be found on-line at: http://kitsat.ele.kyutech.ac.jp/Documents/ground_station/TLE.txt The 437.375 MHz telemetry downlink also transmits 1200 bps AX.25 packet radio. There is a monthly competition for those who send data received from the telemetry to the KIT server, via the HORYU-2 telemetry analysis software which can be downloaded from: http://kitsat.ele.kyutech.ac.jp/Documents/information_launch_english.html Day 1 Initial Reception Reports ------------------------------- The CW signal from HORYU-2 was copied in South America by LW2DTZ on 437.375 MHz on May 17 on a 10 degree elevation pass using 7 element yagi antenna. A strong downlink CW beacon signal was heard in Sudan by ST2NH. GW1FKY reported a strong signal was heard in Wales, UK. JE9PEL captured downlink telemetry from Japan. [ANS thanks the Horyu-2 team and AMSAT-UK for the above information] --------------------------------------------------------------------- Three Hams Arrive at ISS & Prepare for SpaceX Dragon Arrival The three crew members who are licensed amateur radio operators were successfully launched on Monday aboard a Russian Soyuz TMA-04M space craft from the Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan and have arrived at the International Space Station. The three ham crew consists of NASA Flight Engineer Joseph Acaba, KE5DAR, and two Russian crewmates, Soy- uz Commander Gennady Padalka, RN3DT, and Flight Engineer Sergei Revin, RN3BS. Their arrival brings the crew roster up to six as they join Expedi- tion 31 Commander Oleg Kononenko, RN3DX, of the Russian Federal Space Agency, Flight Engineer Don Pettit, KD5MDT, of NASA and Flight Engin- eer Andrei Kuipers, PI9ISS, of the European Space Agency, who have been aboard the ISS since December 2011. NASA reported on the events after arrival of the crew in their ISS On-Orbit Status report posted at: http://tinyurl.com/ISS-On-Orbit The NASA ISS daily status report for May 18 notes that Joe, KE5DAR also powered on the ham radio station in the Russian Service Module. A NASA video report of the ISS crew activities can be viewed at: http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=bA9PXqX_L4Y The new crew members will begin preparations for the arrival of an unmanned Dragon cargo ship built by SpaceX. Originally scheduled for launch on May 19, a faulty check valve on an engine caused an abort. SpaceX is replacing the failed valve. The next launch attempt is at present planned for Tuesday, May 22 at 3:44 AM EDT (UTC-4). Dragon will deliver about 1150 pounds of food, clothing and other low-priority items. The capsule then will be repacked with around 1455 pounds of trash and no-longer-needed components and detached from the space station on May 31. SpaceX plans to guide the craft back to Earth for a parachute descent to a Pacific Ocean splashdown to complete the test flight. If the test flight goes well, SpaceX hopes to begin routine cargo delivery missions in August, 2012. The Dragon capsule will also deliver 15 student experiments from the Student Spaceflight Experiments Program (SSEP). See: http://www.space-travel.com/reports/Space_Station_Here_We_Come_999.html Soon after Dragon a Russian Progress vehicle will arrive. In July a Japanese HTV cargo ship will arrive. The crew will also be managing over 215 scientific investigations affecting over 400 scientists on the ground. An on-line Expedition 31 Mission Status page can be found at: http://spaceflightnow.com/station/exp31/status.html For additional details of the Soyuz launch see: http://spaceflightnow.com/station/exp31/120514launch/ Archived video of the Soyuz launch can be viewed on-line at: http://www.universetoday.com/95174/expedition-31-blasts-off/ [ANS thanks SpaceFlightNow.com and UniverseToday.com for the above information] --------------------------------------------------------------------- CubeSat Article in Time Magazine In an article titled, "How a Pocket-Size Satellite Could Find Another Earth", Time Magazine reports that unlike the massive NASA Kepler probe the next mission to search for new planets will be a tiny CubeSat called ExoplanetSat. Time says: What makes ExoplanetSat even more un-NASA-like is that it began as a class project - although admittedly, the class was at MIT. It was a design-and-build course, which the university's engineering students have to take in order to graduate. In a recent semester, the class was co-taught by Sara Seager [KB1WTW] an astrophysicist who has done groundbreaking research studying how the atmospheres of planets orbiting dis- tant stars might look like from earthly telescopes. Seager re- cruited five science undergrads to join her engineers, on the theory that out in the real world, they'd eventually have to work with engineers anyway. The group is developing a prototype ExoplanetSat capable of mon- itoring a single, bright, sun-like star for two years. Planned to launch late 2012 or 2013 it is hoped it will open the gates for ExoplanetSat interest and funding. Once the funding doors are opened, then the fleet of ExoplanetSats can be launched. The fleet may contain as many as a hundred of these small satellites, each focused on its own star. In a 2011 visit to Cambridge, UK, Sara said "The reason why we're excited is because we think that this is a really huge thing. Hun- dreds and thousands of years from now, people will look back and ask, what are the significant accomplishments of our society in the early twenty-first century? One of them will be that we were the first to discover other worlds and other worlds that might be like Earth. When you think back four hundred years, what do you remember? You think about Christopher Columbus and Lewis and Clark. It's the exploration-finding things that were new to our culture. And that's why we're excited." Read the Times Magazine article at http://www.time.com/time/health/article/0,8599,2114158,00.html MIT paper on ExoplanetSat http://dspace.mit.edu/openaccess-disseminate/1721.1/61644 AMSAT-UK article at: http://www.uk.amsat.org/7348 [ANS thanks AMSAT-UK for the above information] --------------------------------------------------------------------- Promising Future of CubeSat Missions in UK Metro Newspaper The May 14, 2012 edition of the Metro newspaper carried a story by Ben Gilliland, "The next space age: Cuberty", on pages 26-27 about CubeSats. Among those mentioned is the UK amateur radio Android smartphone CubeSat STRaND-1 which is being built by volunteers at the Surrey Space Centre (SSC). The online edition of the Metro newspaper can be read at: http://e-edition.metro.co.uk/2012/05/14/ You will be prompted for an email address but anything that looks like an email address will keep the prompt happy and you can then read the newspaper. Ben Gilliland's article is also available on the CosmOnline website at: http://www.cosmonline.co.uk/blog/2012/05/14/next-space-age-cuberty See also: http://www.uk.amsat.org/7395 [ANS thanks Trevor, M5AKA and AMSAT-UK for the above information] --------------------------------------------------------------------- Satellite Shorts From All Over + It is time to submit nominations for the upcoming open seats on the AMSAT-NA Board of Directors. Three directors and two alternate directors have terms expiring this year. The director seats open for election are held by Tom Clark, K3IO; Lou McFadin, W5DID; and Gould Smith, WA4SXM. The alternate director seats open for election are held by Mark Hammond, N8MH and Patrick Stoddard, WD9EWK. The AMSAT front page news at http://www.amsat.org has the instructions to submit your nominations. + The 2012 AMSAT Annual Meeting and Symposium will be held at the Holiday Inn, Orlando (Florida) Airport on October 26-28, 2012. The First Call for Papers has been issued. The Symposium Team requests a tentative title of your presentation as soon as poss- ible, with final copy to be submitted by October 1 for inclusion in the printed proceedings. Abstracts and papers should be sent to Dan Schultz, N8FGV, at n8fgv at amsat.org. Watch for the latest 2012 Symposium information to be posted on the AMSAT web at: http://www.amsat.org/amsat-new/symposium/2012/index.php + While the AMSAT on-line store is closed due to technical issues you can place an order through the AMSAT office. The hours are 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM EDT. Our phone number is 301-589-6062. Martha is looking forward to hearing from you! + Clint Bradford, K6LCS and Rich Arland K7SZ collaborated on an article, "Learning Curve - Working the Birds" which was just pub- lished in the May, 2012 Dayton Special issue of CQ magazine. + The future plans of the QB50 network of 50 CubeSats in a 'string- of-pearls' configuration that will be launched together in the first half of 2015 by a single rocket has caught the attention of the press. The UK Daily Mail published an article how the network of 50 satellites aims to find out what happens INSIDE the northern lights and hopefully 'forecast' solar weather. See: http://tinyurl.com/UKMail-QB50 + A Video showing a time lapse view of Earth's Northern Hemisphere from Russia's Electro-L Weather Satellite is posted at: http://www.spaceref.com/news/viewsr.html?pid=40807 + Two videos, one of the Aalto-1, about Finland's first satellite project, showing their new groundstation and an animation of the mission is posted on the AMSAT-UK web at: http://www.uk.amsat.org/7371 + Though likely no operation on amateur radio satellites at this time, the re-planned TX5, Clipperton Island DXpedition has a plan to utilize satellites. The Cordell Expeditions is pleased to announce a DXpedition to Clipperton Island in early 2013. The team of 24 will sail from San Diego on February 19, 2013, and will be active from Clipperton for 10 days starting around March 1. They will be active on all bands and all modes, and will use DXA, the satellite-linked system that displays near-real-time log data on any Web browser. They state, "We invite your participation in this project, as a team member, supporter, or callsign in our log!" Clipperton Island Web page: http://www.cordell.org/CI/index.html Details of DXA satellite program: http://www.cordell.org/DXA/ The DXA program is also planned to be used on a Cordell Expeditions trip to VK0H, Heard Island in early 2014. (via Ohio/Penn DX Bulletin #1062, and #1062.2) + 51 years ago on May 5, 1961, NASA launched the Mercury-Redstone 3 rocket carrying Alan B. Shepard, Jr. aboard the Freedom 7 capsule. Shepard successfully became America's first man in space, making a brief but historic suborbital test flight that propelled Ameri- can astronauts into the space race of the 1960s. NASA has compiled a video from from photographs taken by a film camera mounted to the Freedom 7 spacecraft. Compare the view in 1961 with the latest generation of space video we routinely receive from the ISS. Watch at: http://www.universetoday.com/95016/the-view-from-freedom-7/ + Tom Doyle, W9KE posted a video demonstrating a feature he hoped to turn into a SatPC32 Add-On. It provides a "Look Down" perspective as if you were a passenger aboard the satellite. The video is HD and looks best viewed full screen in 720p. Watch it at: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g1K1sIw_F8Y + Check out the view of the Big Dipper from 290 million km away taken by NASA's Juno spacecraft en route to Jupiter: http://tinyurl.com/Juno-Big-Dipper (UniverseToday.com) [ANS thanks everyone 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. And with that please keep in mind if you were to take all of the water on Earth, all of the fresh water, sea water, ground water, water vapor and water inside our bodies, take all of it and somehow collect it into a single, giant sphere of liquid, it would make a ball 860 miles (1,385 km) in diameter, only about as wide edge-to-edge as the distance between Salt Lake City to Topeka, Kansas. That's it. 73, This week's ANS Editor, JoAnne Maenpaa, K9JKM K9JKM at amsat dot org

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More On Today's SpaceX Launch Attempt
by B J 19 May '12

19 May '12

http://moonandback.com/2012/05/19/spacex-aborts-launch-of-falcon-9-rocket-p… 73s Bernhard VA6BMJ @ DO33FL

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SatChat reminder to all!
by Vincent, K9TSU 19 May '12

19 May '12

Feel free to use the *AMSAT* server on EchoLink tonight in one hour! I will not be around, but feel free to carry on with the informal "net"! -- *Vince Waelti, K9TSU* WX9MCS/R Control Operator Midwest SSTRC Spotter # MW314 Green County ARES/SKYWARN Winnebago County ARES/SKYWARN

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Columbus Ham Radio Powered on
by Trevor . 19 May '12

19 May '12

The NASA ISS weekly status video notes that Joe Acaba, KE5DAR, powered on the ham radio in the ESA Columbus module on Friday, May 18. Watch the video at http://www.uk.amsat.org/7582 73 Trevor M5AKA ----

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Horyu-2
by Raydel Abreu Espinet (CM2ESP) 19 May '12

19 May '12

Hi, Which are the best TLE right now for Horyu-2? Is there a catalogue number available already? 73, Raydel, CM2ESP Este mensaje ha sido enviado mediante el servicio de correo electronico que ofrece la Federacion de Radioaficionados de Cuba a sus miembros para respaldar el cumplimiento de los objetivos de la organizacion y su politica informativa. La persona que envia este correo asume el compromiso de usar el servicio a tales fines y cumplir con las regulaciones establecidas.

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Saturday @ Dayton...
by Patrick STODDARD (WD9EWK/VA7EWK) 19 May '12

19 May '12

Hi! Day 2 of the Hamvention is going well. Great weather, and no interruptions from my office back in Phoenix. :-) Thanks to those who worked WD9EWK on a couple of AO7 passes and one VO52 pass at the Indiana/Ohio state line west of Dayton. Doug KD8CAO was on the mic at the Hamvention demonstration station earlier, and I was able to work him on that VO52 pass. The AMSAT forum is in progress now, and the demonstration station should be on SO50 around 1710 UTC as the forum wraps up. I'm posting quick updates from the forum via Twitter (@WD9EWK), which is also available at: http://twitter.com/WD9EWK along with news of my satellite operating while I'm here. 73! Patrick WD9EWK/VA7EWK - Dayton Hamvention http://www.wd9ewk.net/

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Falcon 30 minutes
by Kevin Deane 19 May '12

19 May '12

Anyone up??? Kevin KF7MYK

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ah man
by Kevin Deane 19 May '12

19 May '12

that sucks! Kevin KF7MYK

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Uptodate keps for OSCAR-10
by i8cvs 19 May '12

19 May '12

Hi All, For those who are interested to monitor if OSCAR-10 wake up here are the uptodate keps from Celestrak: http://celestrak.com/NORAD/elements/amateur.txt PHASE 3B (AO-10) 1 14129U 83058B 12137.71290462 -.00000057 00000-0 10000-3 0 9779 2 14129 27.2473 337.7656 6025832 160.4303 239.4415 2.05867422189578 OSCAR-10 Beacon frequency is 145.810 MHz (unmodulated carrier) AMSAT-NA do not distribute anymore keps for OSCAR-10 since 2009 73" de i8CVS Domenico

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Scout-o-Rama satellite operation
by George Henry 19 May '12

19 May '12

I will be doing an all-day satellite demo for the Three Fires Council Scout-o-Rama tomorrow, May 19, from 1300 to 2200Z. Not sure whether we'll be signing something-9BSA or W9CCU for the event, but look for us on AO-7, VO-52, FO-29, AO-27, and SO-50! George, KA3HSW

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Kindle
by JHBRTOO＠aol.com 18 May '12

18 May '12

Hi all,, as I suspected my version is too old to do the pass predictions- guess I'll invest in a newer one that does it all. Guess I need to climb out of the Middle Ages hi hi Dave WA6EKR

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SPECIAL EVENT STATION
by Peter Portanova 18 May '12

18 May '12

Hello, In recognition of Armed Forces day, I will be operating on the FM satellites, Saturday & Sunday. The event call is W2GSB/APM . APM is the Air Power Museum located at Republic Airport, Farmingdale, LI, http://www.americanairpowermuseum.com/Website/index.html. Passes: SO-50- 5/19- 15:30 U AO-27- 5/19- 18:14 U SO-50- 5/19- 17:12 U AO-27- 5/20- 17:46 U SO-50- 5/20- 15:59 U SO-50- 5/20- 17:42 U If you would like a special QSL card for the event, see the May, QST page 92, or SASE, Great South Bay Amateur Radio Club/APM, PO Box 1356, West Babylon, NY 11704. www.gsbarc.org Thank you, 73, Pete WB2OQQ

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Dragon's Cargo
by B J 18 May '12

18 May '12

http://www.nasa.gov/exploration/commercial/cargo/spacex_cargopreview.html I plan on getting up early tomorrow morning and watch the launch. Go Dragon! Go SpaceX! 73s Bernhard VA6BMJ @ DO33FL

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Re: suggested modem
by Andrew Glasbrenner 18 May '12

18 May '12

Considering the near-zero number of digital two-way satellites lately, you might consider starting with a receive-only setup using something software based like MixW or others. Software modems are where it's all going, and some can transmit also, there's not much there right now to do so with. 73, Drew KO4MA -----Original Message----- >From: Alan Beck <becka(a)eastlink.ca> >Sent: May 18, 2012 12:33 PM >To: amsat-bb(a)amsat.org >Subject: [amsat-bb] suggested modem > >Hi, > >I would love to have a run at working the 9600 baud bird and decoding telemetery. > >Would there be winner that I should not live without? > >I am looking at a paccomm 9600/1200/ Spirit2 tnc. > >Thought? > >73, > >Alan >VY2WU >_______________________________________________ >Sent via AMSAT-BB(a)amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author. >Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite program! >Subscription settings: http://amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb

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Horyu2
by py5lf_ 18 May '12

18 May '12

Hi Heard and recorded very well Horyu2 , CW mode , over SA and I think the object "B" is the most correct now. 73 PY5LF Luciano Fabricio www.qrz.com/db/py5lf Curitiba-PR-Brazil GG54jm

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suggested modem
by Alan Beck 18 May '12

18 May '12

Hi, I would love to have a run at working the 9600 baud bird and decoding telemetery. Would there be winner that I should not live without? I am looking at a paccomm 9600/1200/ Spirit2 tnc. Thought? 73, Alan VY2WU

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Re: Horyu-2 CW analyzed
by GW1FKY＠aol.com 18 May '12

18 May '12

Hi all, I used these keps during a pass over here in Wales (United Kingdom) at 1155 hrs GMT onwards. The satellite CW was loud and clear with just an "Elk" antenna feeding my Kenwood TS-2000. "Congratulations to all concerned with the project and its success" Ken Eaton GW1FKY Amsat-UK Amsat NA

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Horyu-2 CW analyzed
by Mineo Wakita 18 May '12

18 May '12

Launch Date, 17 May 2012, 16:39 UTC with GCOM-W1(Shizuku). Horyu-2 expected TLE 1 99999U 00000 12138.72832176 0.00000000 00000-0 00000-0 0 0000 2 99999 98.1791 078.4042 0029983 89.5172 204.2594 14.72500867000000 Received by JA0CAW at 18:15 UTC, 17 May 2012 over Japan 437.375MHz - 5kHz, 1200bps CW d1b9bbbd88dbfe3 d1b9bbbd88dbfe3 d1b9bbbd80d9fe3 d1b9bbbd80d9fe3 d1b9bbbd80d9fe3 d1b9bbbe7dd7fe3 d1b9bbbe7dd7fe3 d1b9bbbe79b5fe3 Analyzed by JE9PEL using 'Horyu2 Data_Analysis_Program xp_no_excel_ver4.1' http://www.ne.jp/asahi/hamradio/je9pel/20517hor.png Horyu-2 launch information http://kitsat.ele.kyutech.ac.jp/Documents/information_launch_english.html http://www.ne.jp/asahi/hamradio/je9pel/horyu2jp.htm Horyu-2 decoder explanatory leaflet http://kitsat.ele.kyutech.ac.jp/Documents/ground_station/english/Horyu2_dat… Horyu-2 decoder http://kitsat.ele.kyutech.ac.jp/Documents/ground_station/english/Horyu2%20D… Horyu means that 'Big bird such as Dragon', and Shizuku means that 'Drop of the water' in Japanese. JE9PEL, Mineo Wakita

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HORYU-2 Separation Video
by Trevor . 18 May '12

18 May '12

See http://www.uk.amsat.org/7540 73 Trevor M5AKA AMSAT-UK News on Twitter: http://twitter.com/AMSAT_UK AMSAT-UK: http://www.uk.amsat.org/ ----

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Re: L band uplink frequencies
by Fabio A. IZ5XRC 18 May '12

18 May '12

Hi, I think the suggestion is still valid, the "alternative" proposal, being at the band edge, may be useful to minimize any possible interference. The attached pictures might help The E6 band is located between 1260-1300MHz, centered at 1278.75MHz, it is not an Aeronautical Radio Navigation Service (ARNS) band, GPS is not broadcasting its signal in that band also. Anyway, E6 band is dedicated to commercial services (CS) and that must be taken into account. To read further, one interesting reference is: The Radio Science Bulletin (URSI) N.330 - SEP 2009 Hope that helps 73s Fabio IZ5XRC (ex iw8qku) > Hi all. > > I am trying to determine an FM uplink frequency in L band which is > suitable for most countries. > > As I understand it, 1269 is the traditional frequency of choice, but with > Galileo now being deployed and some local EIRP restrictions here in Europe, > that may no longer be the best choice. > > In searching the AMSAT archive I saw several messages about the P3E > 'galileo alternative' at 1260 and a message saying that there is an EIRP > limit in Germany below 1263MHz. - Is that still accurate? The final > suggestion from those posts was 1263.520 > > Ultimately some frequency agility to avoid radars etc may be needed, but > as with all projects, a starting point is needed. Any thoughts? > > Many thanks > > David G0MRF > _______________________________________________ > Sent via AMSAT-BB(a)amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author. > Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite program! > Subscription settings: http://amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb > >

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HORYU-II heard over Africa
by Nader Omer 17 May '12

17 May '12

2:25 local time at kk65gp I received HORYU-II Signal was very strong. Beacon in CW Manual tracking and manual Doppler correction.!! TLE!!! Congratulation to HORYU-2 team. Here is some CW I've got HORYU 1BABCBEZ9D5FE3 BE79D5FE3 BDTTEA73-Nader

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horyu2 doppler sqf entry
by Dave Webb KB1PVH 17 May '12

17 May '12

Here's what I have in SatPC32 for a doppler SQF line for HORYU2. Just make sure the satellite name is exactly as the TLE name. horyu2,437375,,FM,,Nor,0,0 Dave - KB1PVH

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HORYU-2 over South America
by Gustavo Carpignano 17 May '12

17 May '12

HORYU-2 is alive, 17 MAY at 19:10 UTC the CW signals at 437.375 MHz with 10 deg elevation using 7 el yagui. Congratulations! 73 Gustavo, LW2DTZ

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HORYU-2
by Trevor . 17 May '12

17 May '12

JG1KOE doesn't seem to be able to post to AMSAT-BB so asked me to forward his email regarding the TLE file. 73 Trevor M5AKA ---- Separation of HORYU-2 was successful. Early TLE is announced. http://kitsat.ele.kyutech.ac.jp/Documents/ground_station/TLE.txt 73. JG1KOE T.Oguro ----

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good news from Horyu2
by Bruce Robertson 17 May '12

17 May '12

Google translate of the twitter feeds suggest that they are getting CW downlink from their bird. 73, Bruce VE9QRP -- http://ve9qrp.blogspot.com

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NASA TV Coverage Of Upcoming SpaceX Flight
by B J 17 May '12

17 May '12

http://www.nasa.gov/exploration/commercial/cargo/cots_tv_schedule.html 73s Bernhard VA6BMJ @ DO33FL

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HORYU-2 Telemetry Competition
by Trevor . 17 May '12

17 May '12

The launch of amateur radio satellite HORYU-2 takes place Thursday, May 17 at 1639 UT. The satellite callsign is JG6YBW and radio amateurs are asked to listen for the 437.325 MHz telemetry downlink which is in Morse Code or 1200 bps AX.25 packet radio. There is a monthly competition for those who send data received from the telemetry to the KIT server, via the HORYU-2 telemetry analysis software. The free HORYU-2 telemetry software and details of the competition can be downloaded from http://kitsat.ele.kyutech.ac.jp/Documents/information_launch_english.html Information on HORYU-2 is also at http://www.uk.amsat.org/7404 73 Trevor M5AKA AMSAT-UK News on Twitter: http://twitter.com/AMSAT_UK AMSAT-UK: http://www,uk.amsat.org/ ----

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Store Closed
by Martha 17 May '12

17 May '12

While the AMSAT store is closed, you can place an order through the AMSAT office. The hours are 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM EDST. Our phone number is 301-589-6062. Looking forward to hearing from you! -- 73- Martha

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Washington State Area AMSAT or weak signal Hams
by Joe Leikhim 17 May '12

17 May '12

If there are any hams near to the Wenatchee, WA Area (Latitude (deg): 47.55 Longitude (deg): -120.17), who have roaming capabilities (to locate interference), VHF antenna, preamp and multi-mode RX and/or spectrum analyzer, Please contact me off line. Thanks -- Joe Leikhim

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Epic Journey to Dayton! (CQ Dayton)
by Bob Bruninga 17 May '12

17 May '12

Epic APRS mobile-to-Dayton journey Begins. Other than normal APRS, you can also see over the RF horizon! Maintain contact with all Dayton bound. Send your APRS message to CQSRVR and begin with CQ DAYTON ... text... Every other mobile in the country that is also participating will see your message. You can send no more often than every 30 minutes, but it is a great way to find out where others are that may be too far away from you on RF. You have to send such a message to CQSRVR at least once every 24 hours to stay logged in. When you see someone else you need to QSO, then send further one-on-one messages directly to their callsign. I've just started my login now... CQSRVR just responded, so it is UP! For details see: http://aprs.org/cqsrvr.html Thanks to Pete Lovell for this fine service! OTHER TIPS FOR the DAYTON APRS EPIC: 1) Be sure to monitor APRS Voice Alert for adjacent mobiles (CTCSS 100 on the aprs channel) 2) Be ready to QSY to 146.52 or other available channel for voice QSO 3) APRS Forum is at 11:30 Friday Room 1. WITHOUT APRS? You can still monitor 144.39 with CTCSS 100 and if you hear a squawk, then that means someone is in SIMPLEX range AND is listening with CTCSS 100 also. Call him and QSY to 52... All other packets on 144.39 do not use PL, and so you will not hear them. Only a mobile in simplex range. We call this Voice Alert. Its like a proximity detector. Bob, WB4APR

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May-19 Balloon & Contest
by Amsat Argentina 17 May '12

17 May '12

We are pleased to inform next Saturday May-19 from 11hs-LU on (GMT-3), a free Balloon UV Repeater will fly from the city of General Pico (Airport), Province of La Pampa, Argentina, 571 Km west of Buenos Aires City. See details and photos http://www.amsat.org.ar/globo19.htm Given administrations requests by Amsat Argentina, launch is authorized and appropiate NOTAM (NOTification to AirMen) had been issued and granted by National Civil Aviation Administration. Contest & Prices: first 10 station making the most distance & contacts will receive special certificate, top winner will receive a UHF/VHF handy. Payload will operate as an UHF to VHF crossband repeater, with CW tlm, APRS location and SSTV emissions in local and space frequencies. According estimates Balloon could reach 100,000 feet height, traveling from 50 to 100 miles towards east. Thus allowing contacts between stations located in provinces of Buenos Aires, Santa Fe, Entre Rios, Cordoba, Catamarca, Santiago del Estero, La Pampa, San Luis, Mendoza, San Juan, Rio Negro, Neuquen, Uruguay & Chile. (Launch is from Argentina Geo-Center to permit higher participation). See coverage map on http://www.amsat.org.ar/picocubr.jpg and estimated trajectory in http://www.amsat.org.ar/pico120519.jpg . For these experiences, Amsat-LU works with and it is thankful to hams of Radio Clubs of Gral.Pico, QRM Belgrano, APRS Group and amsat-LU members development team as well as those who have actively participated and sent their reports in previous events. More information at http://www.amsat.org.ar/lu4aao/experimento_globo_y_parapente.htm. Several flown experiments have been successfully operated during 2011/12 in manned-gliders, airplanes, captive and free Balloons allowing operational & practice for hams contributing to platform validaton of LUSEX satellite (LU Satellite EXperiment) on development by Amsat Argentina. More on http://lusex.org.ar In order to monitor the payload (if you are within 400 miles of launch area) you need just an FM receiver either handy or base, in 145.950 for repeater and/or 144.930 for APRS. The repeater, that is activated via 123 Hertz subtone, operates receiving voice FM in 435.950 Khz (-112dbm, 0,56 uV) and emits with 2W the received audio live on 145.950 Khz. Simultaneously APRS data will be sent in Packet at 1200 bauds in 144.930, and also in 145.950. The DTI APRS symbol would change from a Balloon (/O) during the ascent to a glider (/g) during parachute descent. Payload would operate as voice repeater activated by 123 Hz subtone during 1 minute, a warning bip at 40 seconds will indicate telemetry is coming, which is emitted if the repeater is not in use, if in 20 seconds more voice repeater still in use a two bips will be heard signaling that short APRS packages will begin in the different frequencies, also every 5 minutes CW (telegraphy with tones of audio) with CQ + callsign (LU7AA), sequence#, ext. and int. centigrade temperatures and voltage of batteries, after which the cycle will repeat. Experiment will also emit SSTV pictures in ROBOT-36 (36 seconds) in real time, showing what glider/Balloon sees. Every 5 minutes during ascent/descent and more spaced at high altitudes. (It can be received among others with MIXW, MMSTV & RX-SSTV ). To study propagation and allow DX station to listen, balloon will also carry a 150 mW CW 7021 Khz transmitter, emiting callsign, sequence, external and internal temperatures and battery voltage. Payload would also carry on board two TV cameras (one towards earth and another towards horizon) recording video and sound during the flight. These captured videos could be recovered when payload is recovered. APRS trajectory could be seen every minute, including speed, height, external and internal temperatures and 7.2v battery voltage using UI-View (download from the UI-View official site on http://www.ui-view.org/) and/or to see/follow from Internet connecting to http://aprs.fi/?call=lu7aa-11 or locally via Packet at specified frequencies. There are georeferenced Maps for UI-View in http://www.amsat.org.ar/pico.jpg, http://www.amsat.org.ar/pico.txt. Download and place them in directory Program Files/Peak Systems/UI-View32/MAPS and rename .txt file to .inf. The experiment in 435.950 KHz besides voice, receives and accepts DTMF sequences commands on demand, I.E. sending B* (DTMF with handy keyboard on UHF) will return S5 ... ..... in 145,950 VHF CW, reporting in CW signal strength received from your station, if S9+10 will returns P10. There are also DTMF commands qualifying emission of CW tlm or APRS beacon or SSTV emission, commands that allows remote release of payload, mode changes, timers control, energy, power, etc. Frequencies for previous coordination, announcements and flights will be 7090 Khz LSB +/-10 Khz and local repeaters. During the flights will remain active wide coverage AMSAT-LU APRS Igate LU7AA-10 on 144.930 and 430.930 KHz, operating from the Constituyentes Investigation Center transferring whatever is received towards Internet. For being an experiment oriented to a next satellite, the contacts made between stations via this payload will be considered valid for the recently announced permanent, gratuitous and applicable Satellite Certificate that AMSAT-LU and RClub QRM Belgrano grants, more info on http://www.amsat.org.ar/certsat.html. During the Balloon flight, amateur groups will chase the payload, aiming to locate and recover. Trapping ventures holds on this activity, as in the case of the Pampero 15 Balloon sent from San Miguel del Monte which landed in the middle of the Magdalena's state prison ... See http://www.lu5egy.com/Proyecto_pampero/vuelo_15/n_1esk.htm All reports welcome. If you wish or can organize or want be part of control, or like to pursuit and recovery, or like operating and capturing data as an independent station, and/or wishes to join us personally in this adventure from the launching places email us to parapente at amsat.org.ar. We appreciate reading of this information and thankful if distribution possible. 73, LU7AA, Amsat-LU, aiming at the future by making the present funny. www.amsat.org.ar info at amsat.org.ar

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March-19 Balloon & Contest
by Amsat Argentina 17 May '12

17 May '12

We are pleased to inform next Saturday March-19 from 11hs-LU on (GMT-3), a free Balloon UV Repeater will lift off from the city of General Pico (Airport), Province of La Pampa, Argentina, 571 Km west of Buenos Aires City. See details and photos http://www.amsat.org.ar/globo19.htm Given administrations requests made by Amsat Argentina, launch is authorized and appropiate NOTAM (NOTification to AirMen) had been issued and granted by National Civil Aviation Administration. Contest & Prices: first 10 station making the most distance & contacts will receive special certificate, top winner will receive a dual band UHF/VHF handy. Payload will operate as an UHF to VHF crossband repeater, with CW tlm, APRS location and SSTV emissions in local and space frequencies. According estimates Balloon could reach 100,000 feet height, traveling from 50 to 100 miles towards east. Thus allowing contacts between stations located in provinces of Buenos Aires, Santa Fe, Entre Rios, Cordoba, Catamarca, Santiago del Estero, La Pampa, San Luis, Mendoza, San Juan, Rio Negro, Neuquen, Uruguay & Chile. (Launch is from Argentina Geo-Center to permit higher participation). See coverage map on http://www.amsat.org.ar/picocubr.jpg and estimated trajectory in http://www.amsat.org.ar/pico120519.jpg . For these experiences, Amsat-LU works with and it is thankful to hams of Radio Clubs of Gral.Pico, QRM Belgrano, APRS Group and amsat-LU members development team as well as those who have actively participated and sent their reports in previous events. More information at http://www.amsat.org.ar/lu4aao/experimento_globo_y_parapente.htm. Several flown experiments had been successfully operated during 2011/12 in manned-gliders, airplanes, captive and free Balloons allowing operational & practice for hams contributing to platform validaton of LUSEX satellite (LU Satellite EXperiment) on development by Amsat Argentina. More on http://lusex.org.ar In order to monitor the payload (if you are within 400 miles of launch area) you need just an FM receiver either handy or base, in 145.950 for repeater and/or 144.930 for APRS. The repeater, that is activated via 123 Hertz subtone, operates receiving voice FM in 435.950 Khz (-112dbm, 0,56 uV) and emits with 2W the received audio live on 145.950 Khz. Simultaneously APRS data will be sent in Packet at 1200 bauds in 144.930, and also in 145.950. The DTI APRS symbol would change from a Balloon (/O) during the ascent to a glider (/g) during parachute descent. Payload would operate as voice repeater activated by 123 Hz subtone during 1 minute, a warning bip at 40 seconds will indicate telemetry is coming, which is emitted if the repeater is not in use, if in 20 seconds more voice repeater still in use a two bips will be heard signaling that short APRS packages will begin in the different frequencies, also every 5 minutes CW (telegraphy with tones of audio) with CQ + callsign (LU7AA), sequence#, ext. and int. centigrade temperatures and voltage of batteries, after which the cycle will repeat. Experiment will also emit SSTV pictures in ROBOT-36 (36 seconds) in real time, showing what glider/Balloon sees. Every 5 minutes during ascent/descent and more spaced at high altitudes. (It can be received among others with MIXW, MMSTV & RX-SSTV ). To study propagation and allow DX station to listen, balloon will also carry a 150 mW CW 7021 Khz transmitter, emiting callsign, sequence, external and internal temperatures and battery voltage. Payload would also carry on board two TV cameras (one towards earth and another towards horizon) recording video and sound during the flight. These captured videos could be recovered when payload is recovered. APRS trajectory could be seen every minute, including speed, height, external and internal temperatures and 7.2v battery voltage using UI-View (download from the UI-View official site on http://www.ui-view.org/) and/or to see/follow from Internet connecting to http://aprs.fi/?call=lu7aa-11 or locally via Packet at specified frequencies. There are georeferenced Maps for UI-View in http://www.amsat.org.ar/pico.jpg, http://www.amsat.org.ar/pico.txt. Download and place them in directory Program Files/Peak Systems/UI-View32/MAPS and rename .txt file to .inf. The experiment in 435.950 KHz besides voice, receives and accepts DTMF sequences commands on demand, I.E. sending B* (DTMF with handy keyboard on UHF) will return S5 ... ..... in 145,950 VHF CW, reporting in CW signal strength received from your station, if S9+10 will returns P10. There are also DTMF commands to control emission of CW tlm or APRS beacon or SSTV emission, as well as allowing remote release of payload, mode changes, timers control, energy, power, etc. Frequencies for previous coordination, announcements and flights will be 7090 Khz LSB +/-10 Khz and local repeaters. During the flights will remain active wide coverage AMSAT-LU APRS Igate LU7AA-10 on 144.930 and 430.930 KHz, operating from the Constituyentes Investigation Center transferring whatever is received towards Internet. For being an experiment oriented to a next satellite, the contacts made between stations via this payload will be considered valid for the recently announced permanent, gratuitous and applicable Satellite Certificate that AMSAT-LU and RClub QRM Belgrano grants, more info on http://www.amsat.org.ar/certsat.html. During the Balloon flight, amateur groups will chase the payload, aiming to locate and recover. Trapping ventures holds on this activity, as in the case of the Pampero 15 Balloon sent from San Miguel del Monte which landed in the middle of the Magdalena's state prison ... See http://www.lu5egy.com/Proyecto_pampero/vuelo_15/n_1esk.htm All reports welcome. If you wish or can organize or want be part of control, or like to pursuit and recovery, or like operating and capturing data as an independent station, and/or wishes to join us personally in this adventure from the launching places email us to parapente at amsat.org.ar. We appreciate reading of this information and thankful if distribution possible. 73, LU7AA, Amsat-LU, aiming at the future by making the present funny. www.amsat.org.ar info at amsat.org.ar

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T100+ Vector Impedance Analyzer
by i8cvs 17 May '12

17 May '12

Hi All, To those who are seriously interested in VHF/UHF antenna measurements I recommend the VHF/UHF Vector Impedance Analyzer model T100+ made by Timestechnology.com.hk and sold as new via Ebay at US $ 249,00 ( about Euro 194,91) I hown one of this and I am very satisfied with it's VHF/UHF accuracy. The manufacturer Timestechnology.com.hk sell the T100+ only via Ebay Belove you will find the links for characteristics of the instrument,the user manual and will look at the diagrams on display but Google is full of informations only to write on it T100+Vector Impedance Analyzer. http://www.ebay.it/itm/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=140709952573 http://timestechnology.com.hk/download/T100%20plus%20Manual%202-0.pdf http://timestechnology.com.hk/ http://radcomms.net/T100_Analyser.html http://www.eham.net/reviews/detail/8012 In VHF(100-170 MHz) and UHF (400-470 MHz ) the T100+ is more accurate than the model MFJ-269 Following my calibration and comparison against professional Network Analyzers the MFJ-269 accuracy is good at most up to 30 MHz. 73" de i8CVS Domenico

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Re: Satellite Solar Power (indoors) and out
by WILLIAMS MICHAEL 17 May '12

17 May '12

What's funnier is the 35 million spent on solar panels at the Emmett J. Bean Federal Center in Indianapolis. It saves $475k a year so that means it will take 70 years to break even even though the the panels have a lifetime of 30 years. I think that savings is probably based on every day being sunny. Indiana is not what I would call a great place to operate solar panels. Many cloudy days and in winter, it's possible for ice to cover objects for long stretches of time. K9QHO

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Endeavour in L.A.
by Clint Bradford 17 May '12

17 May '12

The California Science Center museum has received what officials describe as an “extraordinary” financial contribution to the new Air and Space Center that will house the space shuttle Endeavour. The gift, to be announced at a news conference Thursday, comes from a foundation chaired by Lynda Oschin, wife of the late Los Angeles businessman and philanthropist Samuel Oschin, whose name already graces the Griffith Observatory planetarium and the Cedars-Sinai Medical Center cancer institute stemming from charitable contributions there. At Oschin’s request, officials would not disclose the amount of the gift. But they called it “transformational” for the free state-run museum in South Los Angeles, adjacent to USC. Clint Bradford

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Re: XE1AY in EK36
by Mark L. Hammond 16 May '12

16 May '12

Sorry, all----I fat-fingered Keith's call! It's W5IU, of course. Thanks to those of you that will be on the lookout for the AMSAT satellite demo area and W5IU! Mark N8MH (or N8HM if you fat finger it...hi). On Wed, May 16, 2012 at 11:54 AM, Bruce Paige <kk5do(a)att.net> wrote: > if they are using keith's callsign, it is w5iu. > > 73...bruce > > ________________________________ > From: Mark L. Hammond <marklhammond(a)gmail.com> > To: Omar Alvarez <xe1aom(a)yahoo.com> > Cc: "AMSAT-BB(a)amsat.org" <AMSAT-BB(a)amsat.org> > Sent: Wed, May 16, 2012 10:47:33 AM > Subject: [amsat-bb] Re: XE1AY in EK36 > > Hello OMAR, > > If you are in contact with XE1AY, could you please ask him to listen > for W5UI on Friday and Saturday? That will be the callsign used at > the AMSAT demonstration area at Dayton Hamvention. We will be > especially encouraging new satellite operators and youth to be at the > microphone, and they would love to work an XE1 station on satellite! > > Thanks and 73, > > Mark N8MH > > On Wed, May 16, 2012 at 9:19 AM, Omar Alvarez <xe1aom(a)yahoo.com> wrote: >> Hello >> If you need EK36, Ismael XE1AY will be from thursday to tuesday in: >> >> >> San Cristobal EK36qr >> San Juan Chamula and Zinacantan EK36ps >> and Tuxtla EK36kr >> >> >> Working QRP in FM satellites. >> >> Good luck to everyone >> >> Omar >> XE1AO >> >> >> ******************************** >> M.C. Omar Alvarez Cárdenas >> Facultad de Telematica, U de C >> 316 1075 >> xe1aom(a)ucol.mx >> omar_ac(a)hotmail.com >> ******************************** >> _______________________________________________ >> Sent via AMSAT-BB(a)amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author. >> Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite program! >> Subscription settings: http://amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb > > > > -- > Mark L. Hammond [N8MH] > > _______________________________________________ > Sent via AMSAT-BB(a)amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author. > Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite program! > Subscription settings: http://amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb -- Mark L. Hammond [N8MH]

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XE1AY in EK36
by Omar Alvarez 16 May '12

16 May '12

Hello If you need EK36, Ismael XE1AY will be from thursday to tuesday in: San Cristobal EK36qr San Juan Chamula and Zinacantan EK36ps and Tuxtla EK36kr Working QRP in FM satellites. Good luck to everyone Omar XE1AO ******************************** M.C. Omar Alvarez Cárdenas Facultad de Telematica, U de C 316 1075 xe1aom(a)ucol.mx omar_ac(a)hotmail.com ********************************

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