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AMSAT NextGen Program Progress
by Alex, N3SQ 11 Nov '09

11 Nov '09

Just to give everyone a little update on how the AMSAT NextGen Program is doing @ Binghamton University . . . (a) CONTROL & EXPERIMENT SYSTEMS - The Systems Engineering students are doing well analyzing the ARISSat documentation and will be scheduling meetings with the primary AMSAT engineering contact to discuss documentation questions. - Identified Design Changes Needing to Occur for NextGen: * The Control/Safety Timer needs to be adapted to conform with the CubeSat deployment switch standard * Consolidation of Camera functionality into a separate camera payload board (functionality is currently spread across a number of boards in the stack) (b) RF SYSTEMS - The Systems Engineering students are doing well analyzing the ARISSat documentation and will be scheduling meetings with the primary AMSAT engineering contact to discuss documentation questions. - Identified Design Changes Needing to Occur for NextGen: * Antenna design choice - single dual-band vs dual mono-band * New RF container design needed (c) POWER & STRUCTURE SYSTEMS - The Systems Engineering students are doing well analyzing the ARISSat documentation and will be scheduling meetings with the primary AMSAT engineering contact to discuss documentation questions. - The Hardware Engineering students have been busy creating a preliminary design for solar panel deployment and use of supercapacitors to replace the battery. A Preliminary Design Review is being scheduled in mid-November with the AMSAT Engineering Team. - Identified Design Changes Needing to Occur for NextGen: * Replace Battery with modular stacks of Supercapacitors in parallel to the Solar Panels * Shrink ICB (Interconnect Board) to fit within CubeSat frame * Reduce PSU footprint by moving camera power function to a Camera Payload Board (CPB) * Slight PSU voltage supply design change * Remove test/program load functionality from ICB to external test board (XTB) via standard CubeSat & PPOD maintenance ports (per CubeSat spec.) We are still on-target to have an engineering model ready for the AMSAT table at the 2010 Dayton Hamvention with readiness for launch later in 2010. Alex Harvilchuck, N3NP NextGen Program Manager

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AO51 11Nov09 2143z FP/KV1J DX
by John Papay 11 Nov '09

11 Nov '09

FP/KV1J was on the 2143z pass of AO-51 from GN17. I have a recording of it on my webserver: http://www.papays.com/AO-51_11Nov2009_214257z.mp3 73, John John Papay john(a)papays.com

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I: SatPC32 upgrade
by Francesco Grappi 11 Nov '09

11 Nov '09

Thank you Erich ! Very easy to make backup, install the new 12.8a release and restore all personal settings ! Only a few minutes ... and again on air !! Absolutely SatPC32 is my favourite tracking program Like usual : Great Job ! 73" Frank IW4DVZ -----Messaggio originale----- Da: amsat-bb-bounces(a)amsat.org [mailto:[email protected]] Per conto di Erich Eichmann Inviato: mercoledì 11 novembre 2009 7.59 A: amsat-bb(a)amsat.org Oggetto: [amsat-bb] SatPC32 upgrade Hello, I have uploaded an upgrade of SatPC32 (V. 12.8a) on my website http://www.dk1tb.de The changes can be seen here: http://www.dk1tb.de/Changes128a.txt I hope it works. 73s, Erich, DK1TB _______________________________________________ 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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2009 Field Day results
by Luc Leblanc 11 Nov '09

11 Nov '09

With the 1 satellite QSO bonus our local amateur radio club VE2CBS got the fist Canadian position in the 1A QRP battery and 1A commercial class in the 2009 Field Day. My satellite QSO count for 100 points and was the incentive for one operator to buy a Yaesu FT-847 with an arrow just hope he will get some time to try his first satellite QSO soon! Here is the 1A battery and 1A commercial scores 1A Battery HDW QRP Club W5YA 968 5 6 10,425 NM Chew´s Ridge Gang K6MI 751 5 6 8,420 SCV Manti CC NC7X 619 5 4 7,040 UT Bear Mountain QRP Group WA5Y 525 5 10 5,575 NM Southwest OH DX & QRP Assn AE8M 552 5 4 4,990 OH QCWA Fresno Chapter 213 W6GV 387 5 3 4,220 SJV The Hapless Dinks K1SWL 290 5 3 3,400 NH Hawaii QRP Club KH6AA 223 5 16 2,980PAC Minnesota QRP Society WQØRP 233 5 19 2,955 MN Hiawatha / Falls City ARC KØJKS 261 5 22 2,465 KS Albany ARC KK4PQ 161 5 4 1,505 GA ARC Sorel / Tracy **** VE2CBS 116 5 10 1,340 QC Green Mountain Boys WA1QGC 99 5 3 1,185 VT Solder Monkeys W7FC 59 5 8 840 OR KE2UK 129 5 3 820 NLI Club Radio Amateur St Hyacinthe VE2CAM 34 5 5 535 QC 1A Commercial Callaway ARL KSØB 350 2 8 1,750 MO K5PN 452 2 30 1,514 MS Treaty City ARA W8UMD 859 1 22 1,447 OH CRALL VE2CRL 345 2 18 1,016 QC Pathfinders ARC VA4PAR 204 2 15 598 MB Macon ARC W4BKM 55 2 15 160 GA Operators of Portable K7RLL 52 2 3 104 VA Radio Equipment NØDLM 26 2 3 102 AZ Congratulations to all the Sorel-Tracy VE2CBS ARC 2009 Field Day operators. "-" Luc Leblanc VE2DWE President of Sorel-Tracy VE2CBS ARC.

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SatPC32 upgrade
by Erich Eichmann 11 Nov '09

11 Nov '09

Hello, I have uploaded an upgrade of SatPC32 (V. 12.8a) on my website www.dk1tb.de The changes can be seen here: www.dk1tb.de/Changes128a.txt (if these links fail to work from this email enter them into the address line of your browser). I hope it works. 73s, Erich, DK1TB

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Re: SatPC32 upgrade
by Wayne Estes 11 Nov '09

11 Nov '09

Erich Eichmann wrote: I have uploaded an upgrade of SatPC32 (V. 12.8a) on my website www.dk1tb.de The changes can be seen here: www.dk1tb.de/Changes128a.txt Wayne replies: I want to say THANK YOU to Erich Eichmann DK1TB for creating and continuously enhancing SatPC32 for the global amateur satellite community. And for donating it to AMSAT-DL, AMSAT-NA, and AMSAT-UK. SatPC32 is surely the most lucrative fund raising item for these AMSAT groups. Please support these AMSAT groups by registering your copy of SatPC32. Wayne Estes W9AE Oakland, Oregon, USA, CN83ik

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VO-52
by Jack Barbera 11 Nov '09

11 Nov '09

Need a bit of help,again Thanks in advance . Made contact on VO-52 this AM,orbit 24446 and it seemed if the down link was off freq. I have the following entered 145900,435250.3,USB,LSB,Rev,0,0 Is this correct?Jack WA1ZDV

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Alexander Chernienko added you as a connection on Plaxo
by Alexander Chernienko 11 Nov '09

11 Nov '09

Hi AmSat, Alexander Chernienko wants to add you as a connection on Plaxo. To view this connection request, go to: http://www.plaxo.com/invite?lang=en&i=85323295&k=1807432834&l=en&src=email&… Thanks! The Plaxo team What is Plaxo? Plaxo is a social utility that works with the tools and services you already use to give you: a smart address book, powered by the people you connect with a single place to see what they’re sharing from all over the web a set of tools to nurture your network and career Don't want to receive emails from Plaxo any more? Go to: http://www.plaxo.com/stop?src=email&et=1&est=nolevels&etv=sept09c&el=en&ema…

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"Station"
by Nigel Gunn G8IFF/W8IFF 11 Nov '09

11 Nov '09

Does anybody have a downloadable copy of "The Station" satellite tracking software? My only copy is on floppy and I no longer have a floppy drive. Thanks -- Nigel A. Gunn, 1865 El Camino Drive, Xenia, OH 45385-1115, USA. tel +1 937 825 5032 Amateur Radio G8IFF W8IFF (was KC8NHF), e-mail nigel(a)ngunn.net www http://www.ngunn.net Member of ARRL, GQRP #11396, QRPARCI #11644, SOC #548, Flying Pigs QRP Club International #385, Dayton ARA #2128, AMSAT-NA LM-1691, AMSAT-UK 0182, MKARS, ALC, GCARES, XWARN.

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Re: SatPC32 V8 Doppler.SQF HELP
by Mark L. Hammond 11 Nov '09

11 Nov '09

Rich, Use the menu option "?" and look under "Auxiliary Files"....you can edit the most important files right from within the program (using Notepad, of course). So, no matter where the file ends up on your computer, Erich has made it easy to access it for viewing/editing. Thanks, Erich! :) 73, Mark N8MH _____________ SatPC32 V8 Doppler.SQF HELP -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Subject: [amsat-bb] SatPC32 V8 Doppler.SQF HELP From: "K3RWN" <rwnewbould@xxxxxxxxxxx> Date: Tue, 10 Nov 2009 23:07:50 -0500 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Can someone direct me to the location of the Doppler.SQF file in V8? I cannot find the file in the SatPC32V8 directory. In fact I cannot find any of the SQF files that are plentiful in V7. I wanted to add the freqs for DO64 and SO67 and cannot seem to pull it off Thanks in advance Rich

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LAST REMINDER!! Survey: Top 250 grids
by Jeff Yanko 11 Nov '09

11 Nov '09

Hi all! With a little more than 3 days to go for the deadline, 11/14/09, I just wanted to send out a last reminder for those who haven't submitted to me their most wanted grids. I am undertaking a task to get a better reading on what grids are "outstanding" in need of activation. I am looking at obtaining the top 25 grids from the predominately 10 grid fields covering the U.S., Canada and Mexico, for the total of 250 grids. Yes, most of these grids will be in the U.S., however, I'm sure there will be some mention of VE and XE grids as well. What I would like everybody to do is take some time and look at your grid map and write down 25 grids from each of the grid fields that cover the U.S., Canada and Mexico. Those grid fields are: CN, DN, EN, FN, CM, DM, EM, FM, DL, EL. If you don't need at least 25 grids from a particular grid field, no problem, just enter those you still need. Example. Let's say you only need three grids from DM, they are DM74, 75, 76. Just enter those three. To make things simple and easy I will give an example of how the data can be entered and e-mailed to me. Here is an example. CN 79, 82, 93, 95, 99 DN 02, 03, 07, 13, 15, 17, 19, 22, 24, 25, 34, 37, 38 As you can see, it's relatively easy, and very easy if you've kept up on your grid map. :) A couple of notices. 1. Please, do not send any "water grids" since any operation from them is sporadic and most cases, impracticle to activate for most of us. 2. Please send your data to me via e-mail, attaching it to this e-mail will be fine. The cutoff date is November 14, 2009. This will give all plenty of time to look over their maps and data. Questions, comments or just sending the data, please send an e-mail. Looking forward to receiving your replies! 73, Jeff WB3JFS Las Vegas, NV DM26

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SatPC32 V8 Doppler.SQF HELP
by K3RWN 11 Nov '09

11 Nov '09

Can someone direct me to the location of the Doppler.SQF file in V8? I cannot find the file in the SatPC32V8 directory. In fact I cannot find any of the SQF files that are plentiful in V7. I wanted to add the freqs for DO64 and SO67 and cannot seem to pull it off Thanks in advance Rich

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For Sale : Yaesu G-5500 Controller
by Paul Baldock 10 Nov '09

10 Nov '09

For Sale : G-5500 Controller, purchased as a spare but never used. This the controller ONLY (not the rotors). $150.00 - Paul KW7Y

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Yagi balance point
by David Wing 10 Nov '09

10 Nov '09

I have two yagis that I need to mount a little off center and wanted to put a little weight on the back of the antenna as a counter balance. Assuming the counterbalance will need to go in front of the rearmost reflector, does it matter if the counter balance is metallic (i.e. some fishing weights)? Should I isolate it from the boom? Should I use something ceramic instead? 73 David K6CDW

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no amateur radio payload but this is going to be
by Rocky Jones 10 Nov '09

10 Nov '09

http://www.spaceflightnow.com/news/n0911/10solarsails/ neat visually...wonder if the telemetry is in the ham bands? Robert WB5MZO _________________________________________________________________ Windows 7: Unclutter your desktop. http://go.microsoft.com/?linkid=9690331&ocid=PID24727::T:WLMTAGL:ON:WL:en-U…

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The Yaesu rotators have sold.
by John Hansen 10 Nov '09

10 Nov '09

Thanks for all the inquiries. John W2FS

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digital voice webpage
by Bruce Robertson 10 Nov '09

10 Nov '09

I don't believe that this web-page has been noted on amsat-bb http://codec2.org/ Besides pointing out some serious problems with using the proprietary codec that is currently built into DStar, it has the great idea of hacking out the digital voice daughterboard in an ICOM DSTAR radio and plopping in a replacement that implements a free codec. I wonder how complicated it would be to integrate a digital repeater a SDX linear transponder bandpass to operate as a suitable digital voice channel or two. If the SDX on board nextgen will be programmable on the fly, it's something we could work on on the ground and try in flight later on. 73, Bruce http://ve9qrp.blogspot.com

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Out of the Office
by Martha 10 Nov '09

10 Nov '09

I will be out of the office on Wednesday, November 11th (Veterans' Day) and Thursday, November 12th. I will be on Friday. Office hours are 10:00AM ET - 6:00 PM ET. -- 73- Martha

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Re: ultimatecharger website
by Rodney Waln 10 Nov '09

10 Nov '09

hi, this is the best we can do, it has been shut down for what ever reason, but all the pages can be view here as well as other places on the web, http://web.archive.org/web/*/ultimatecharger.com Rodney kc0zhf

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Re: Android/g-phone satellite tracking application
by David Johnson 10 Nov '09

10 Nov '09

Hi, My Java source is a port of the original Predic C source and I honored the GPLv2 that John Magliacane used for that. It's been changed since then to increase performance when doing predictions for multiple sats over a one day schedule, for multiple gound-stations, as we need in Genso. - Dave Jonathan Guthrie wrote: > On Fri, 2009-11-06 at 15:07 +0000, David Johnson wrote: >> Hi, >> >> I'm just writing an IARU Locator App at the moment. Once I've done that, >> I'll have the gound-station location sorted. >> >> I've already ported Predict SGP-4/SDP-4 to Java (in use by Genso) so I >> think the next step should be relatively straightforward. >> >> You can check-out the code for the algorithm using subversion from: >> >> http://sourceforge.net/projects/websat/develop >> >> Please note that it is licensed under GPLv2. >> >> 73 >> >> Dave >> G4DPZ > > > It's just my luck that the parts I like to work on are the parts that > lots of other people like to work on, and are the same parts that are > portable and easily encapsulated. > > I'm not that fond of the GPL, but I'll look into using your code instead > of porting my own. Of course, that assumes that I ever actually do more > about it than just talk. > > 73's and I hope fortune smiles upon you. > >

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SatMag - Thoughts On Satellite Filings
by Trevor . 10 Nov '09

10 Nov '09

The November issue of the free SatMagazine has an article titled 'Thoughts On Satellite Filings' written by the husband of US astronaut Nicole Stott, KE5GJN. Chris Stott is CEO of ManSat LLC and the Isle of Man’s Honorary Representative to the Space Industry. SatMagazine also has an article on on Space Security which touches on ITAR. It can be downloaded from http://www.satmagazine.com/2009/SatMag_Nov09.pdf 73 Trevor M5AKA Daily Amateur Radio Email/RSS News: http://www.southgatearc.org/ ----

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Yaesu 5400B Az-El Rotators for Sale
by John Hansen 10 Nov '09

10 Nov '09

A set of Yaesu 5400B Az-El Rotators for Sale. Tested yesterday and found to work FB. There is a place in the vicinity of West where the indicator needle fluctuates as the rotator turns. This is probably the result of a dirty pot. The package includes a custom made heavy duty L bracket with side supports(this one won't bend!). Manual included. Pictures are available at: www.johnahansen.com $225 plus shipping from 14063. John W2FS

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ultimatecharger website
by Pete Norris, K1HZU 10 Nov '09

10 Nov '09

Does W0LMD still maintain the "ultimatecharger" website, or has it been changed? I have been on this website in the past, but I can no longer bring it up. Thanks, Pete, K1HZU

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Linear transponder versus FM transponder for LEO satellites
by OZ1MY 10 Nov '09

10 Nov '09

Hi, The e-mail from I8CVS brings the issue up again. Why not just be happy to get one more transponder for us to use ? If you do not want to use a FM transponder so that be it. It is interesting to note that there are far more operators on the FM transponder satellites than on the linear satellites in Low Earth Orbit. Anyway the choice is made by the ones who make and finance the satellites and transponders. With a height of 500 km FM is probably the way to go. The dopper shift is large. It may be a bad choice for a linear transponder unless you assume that everyone are using full doppler tracking :-) Sumbandilasat it a very good satellite for operators working portable or mobile. The downlink is strong and it will be better to use it once things settle down. Every time we have a new satellite we have very many wanting to try it out. I think we should say thank you to our friends in SA for a new one. 73 OZ1MY Ib

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SO-67
by Henk, PA3GUO 09 Nov '09

09 Nov '09

> Why not just be happy to get one more transponder for us to use ? > If you do not want to use a FM transponder so that be it. .. > I think we should say thank you to our friends in SA for a new one. 100% agreed upon Ib ! Henk, PA3GUO

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Apology
by w6zkh＠comcast.net 09 Nov '09

09 Nov '09

I apologize for not "holding my tongue" on the AO-51 0040z pass tonight. My Irish blood got to me.... John W6ZKH

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AO-27 4 grid Operation 8Nov09
by John Papay 09 Nov '09

09 Nov '09

Yesterday I took a short 40 minute drive to the intersection of 4 grid squares, EN80, 81, 90 and 91. The intersection is in a field in back of the Pilot Truck Stop on I-71 at Ohio SR83. The EN90/91 line runs through the Pilot parking lot and the 4 corner intersection is about 400' off the pavement. The weeds and thistles were quite high and attached themselves to shoes and clothing. Other than that, it is an easy place to operate from. I made 26 qsos with 25 different stations on the two afternoon AO-27 passes. The western pass was very crowded so not many qso's. A special QSL card has been designed and will be sent to everyone in the log. No return card necessary. You can see the design on my qrz.com page. These are not rare grids but it was my first time operating from a 4 corner intersection. If you are looking for a change, try operating from another grid. It doesn't have to be rare for you to have fun doing it. Use Google Earth to scope out potential sites. Pack up your equipment and head out! 73, John K8YSE

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AO-51 power adjustments
by Andrew Glasbrenner 09 Nov '09

09 Nov '09

This evening we adjusted 435.300 up to 620mw, and 435.150 down to 450mw. Previous values were 550mw on .300 and 500mw on .150. 73, Drew KO4MA

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Road trip this weekend
by Rick - WA4NVM 08 Nov '09

08 Nov '09

Hi all, My visit Thursday thru Sunday to my friends lake house in EM46 just finished. With a little Geo Cache trip Friday and a road trip Saturday afternoon, I worked quite a few stations from EM35, EM36, EM37, EM46 and EM47. As a few stations have already done, if you worked me and want a QSL, please send me an email with the date(s) and time(s) of our contact and I will be glad to send you a card. You can get some real strange looks from the locals driving by at night, with an ELK and HT laying on the hood and a Laptop display glowing in the vehicle in the middle of nowhere. "Hey Bertha .... there's a UFO hunter over there." 73 to all, Rick - WA4NVM

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Fwd: [PNWVHFS] Dish questions
by Bob- W7LRD 08 Nov '09

08 Nov '09

I am just fowarding this along. Maybe some of us can assist. 73 Bob W7LRD ----- Forwarded Message ----- From: "Lynn Burlingame" <n7cfo(a)n7cfo.com> To: "~PNWVHFS Reflector" <pNWVHFS(a)googlegroups.com> Sent: Sunday, November 8, 2009 7:44:11 PM GMT -08:00 US/Canada Pacific Subject: [PNWVHFS] Dish questions See the links below for photos of a satellite dish that is on the roof of the Red Cross building in Seattle. It is no longer in use and we want to dispose of it. We need to know if it worth the trouble to sell, or if it is just scrap metal. It is 48" across. Info would be appreciated! http://www.n7cfo.com/temp/dish1.jpg http://www.n7cfo.com/temp/dish2.jpg http://www.n7cfo.com/temp/dish3.jpg http://www.n7cfo.com/temp/dish4.jpg Lynn N7CFO +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ I use this account for correspondence only, so please do not send attachments, photos, videos, jokes, etc. to this address. If you wish to send me such materials, use my n7cfovhf [at] gmail.com address. --~--~---------~--~----~------------~-------~--~----~ ~The Voice of the Pacific NorthWest VHF Society~ You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "PNWVHFS" group. To post to this group, send email to PNWVHFS(a)googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to PNWVHFS-unsubscribe(a)googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/PNWVHFS -~----------~----~----~----~------~----~------~--~---

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Re: SO-67 activation: 7/8 Nov 2009
by Jan-Albert Koekemoer 08 Nov '09

08 Nov '09

I've tried to decipher the callsigns from the two recordings of the 8 Nov USA passes that Johan Papay posted, and subsequently mapped the callsigns on a Google Map. You can view this at http://sumbandilamission.blogspot.com. I apologise in advance if I omitted someone from the map or incorrectly identified others. You are most welcome to correct my mistakes! Regards Jan-Albert ZR1JAK E-mail Disclaimer http://www.sunspace.co.za/emaildisclaimer.htm

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Re: Yaesu FT-736R and HRD
by Tim Goodrich 08 Nov '09

08 Nov '09

It would probably be more utilitarian for the HRD developer to fix the problems with the software first, namely getting Doppler tuning to work with an 817, before taking on a project like this.

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Sat status update
by Andrew Rich 08 Nov '09

08 Nov '09

A web page for tracking ISS PCSAT GO32 and GENESAT from live data http://vk4tec.no-ip.org/sat_status/ Update: Added how long it has been since ISS and PCSAT have been heard Update: Stats graphs on packet rates Andrew VK4TEC Try SO-67 - a great new bird

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SO-67
by Dave Marthouse 08 Nov '09

08 Nov '09

Just for fun I attempted to hear SO-67 on the 1416UTC pass this morning. It was orbit 790 with a max elevation of 79 degrees. I was using my TH-F6A with stock rubber duck antenna. A few minutes into the pass out of the noise came the signal. For this minimal setup signals were rather strong. I knew I would have no problem hearing the bird with my crossed yagis on the tower but I wanted to see how I could push the minimalist envelope with just a stock ht. I was pleasantly surprised with the strong signals. Congratulations to amsat sa etc on a fine new addition to the amateur satellite service. Dave Marthouse N2AAM dmart(a)pure.net

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Yaesu FT-736R and HRD
by Jean-François Ménard 08 Nov '09

08 Nov '09

Hi, I know that the Yaesu FT-736R is quite a bit old... but it is an excellent rig with his limitation, of course. I bought one on a recent hamfest here in Quebec.... better than running 2 FT-817ND to do the comlete full duplex.... FT-736R has more "ears" too of course. I'm a beginner, and cannot afford another sat rig for now, and this one is really do the job for me. But I have difficulty to see a brilliant futur for this radio with next generation software like HRD. Why only SatPC32 is able to fully support this rig while HRD can't !?!? 73 -- Jean-François Ménard VA2SS =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= AMSAT www.amsat.org / Member #37102 ARRL www.arrl.org =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=

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SO-67 Audio 8Nov2009 1552z over US
by John Papay 08 Nov '09

08 Nov '09

The audio file of the 1552z 8November2009 SO-67 pass over the central US is on my webserver: http://www.papays.com/SO-67_08Nov2009_155053z.mp3 It is not clear as to why you get a few seconds of transmission and then are cut off. Since the satellite is being turned on for a specific period of time, one way to determine the effect of the sub-audible tone is to simply turn it off and put the bird in carrier squelch mode. The repeater is on continuously anyway for the duration of the time period. Having no PL tone will allow us to see if it is something else that is causing the drop outs, for example, over deviation, multiple carriers etc. The PL tone is very close to the normal speech frequencies and that can cause problems. Tone frequencies between 100Hz and 150Hz will still decode quickly and not be subject to speech audio interfering with the decoding process. Just some ideas for consideration. This was only a 12 degree pass for me here in Ohio, however, I copied the bird on this pass using the new Alnico DJ-G7 handheld with the stock rubber duck antenna. Signals were amazingly strong although subject to severe fading at times. It should be possible to work through this satellite with a rubber duck antenna once the access problems are minimized. This will bring many more amateurs to the satellite part of the hobby and may peak their interest to be able to hear the weaker satellites as well. Congratulations to AMSAT-SA for designing and launching this amazing satellite. We look forward to having it around for many years. 73, John K8YSE EN91dh Ohio John Papay john(a)papays.com

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SO-67 8November2009 1417z Audio File
by John Papay 08 Nov '09

08 Nov '09

The SO-67 pass over the eastern US on 8 November 2009 at 1417z is on my webserver: http://www.papays.com/SO-67_08Nov2009_141641z.mp3 73, John K8YSE EN91dh

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SO-67
by santanaamt＠aol.com 08 Nov '09

08 Nov '09

Just heard SO-67 a few minutes ago, and wow! darn! it sounds strong! Heard 2 stations plus K8YSE and KO4MA and I think XE2EX . . . even thou the was a small window/pass here. the frequency was in just the 435.345 Mhz. Angel-WP3GW

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late QSL Cards
by Douglas Anoman 08 Nov '09

08 Nov '09

Sorry Everyone I've been late or have not got anyone there qsl card's, If i have missed someone please e-mail me and I'll get on it asap. I've been helping out a friend who's 6 year old son has brain cancer, If anyone can Help me i'm trying to raise money to help him get treatment and caught up with bill's you can e-mail me any time. I could really us some help......... Thanks Again Thank You Douglas Anoman KC9MLN KC9MLN(a)AMSAT.ORG Amsat #37043

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SO-67 uplink?
by Alan P. Biddle 08 Nov '09

08 Nov '09

I noticed that the downlink is a bit off the _current_ published frequencies. Right now the congestion is far too high to do tests on North American passes, but has anyone elsewhere with good Doppler correction software had a chance to tune around for the optimum uplink? 73s, Alan WA4SCA

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ANS-312 AMSAT News Service Weekly Bulletins
by JoAnne Maenpaa 07 Nov '09

07 Nov '09

AMSAT NEWS SERVICE ANS-312 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: * ARISS Prepares Amateur Radio Equipment for ISS * AMSAT Board Votes to Add a Student Membership * November AO-51 Schedule Includes V, U, L, SSTV * SO-67 Testing Progress * Dish Calculation Software Released by VK3UM * Satellite Shorts From All Over SB SAT @ AMSAT $ANS-312.01 ARISS Prepares Amateur Radio Equipment for ISS AMSAT News Service Bulletin 312.01 >From AMSAT HQ SILVER SPRING, MD. November 8, 2009 To All RADIO AMATEURS BID: $ANS-312.01 ARISSat-1 development work as well as the testing and delivery of the Amateur Radio antennas for the ISS Columbus module have been mentioned in prior week's news coverage. Now, as these projects prepare for space flight, is a good time for a summary report. Columbus Module Antennas Ready for Flight ----------------------------------------- Rosalie White, K1STO reported on ARISS Columbus module antenna work via a feature story on the ARRL Web. She described Lou McFadin's W5DID, work on getting the antenna shipment from Europe cleared through customs and delivered to the Kennedy Space Center. Lou showed the astronauts the best ways for them to safely unpack and assemble the antennas and associated cables once they and the hardware reach the ISS. They reviewed how to maneuver and install the antennas during the second spacewalk of the STS-129 scheduled for Mid-November. These new antennas will increase opportunities for hams to make contacts with astronauts and cosmonauts. Frequencies available for transmission to and from Columbus will be 2 meters, 70 centimeters, L-band and S-band. To start, the two Ericcson radios (2 meters and 70 centimeters) that are already on the ISS (but seldom used) will be moved and installed in Columbus. Lou McFadin reported that the antennas are now loaded in the Shuttle and waiting for the November launch. Lou also developed a cable that will allow the astronauts to power the Ericsson radio from a computer power brick and get a station up and operating quickly. ARISSat-1 Development Team Meets in Phoenix ------------------------------------------- Many of the ARISSat team met in Phoenix over the weekend of Oct 23-25 to work on software integration, to assemble the spaceframe and to make final measurements for the new cables. The team put in long hours at the Microchip facility where a number of new milestones were met. + The satellite was commanded via a radio. + New PSU (power supply unit) board was tested in the system. + New ICU (Interconnect board) was tested in the system. + New MPPT (Max Power Point Tracker) boards were tested with solar panels. + New solar panel test structure was built and used to test the power system. + The new 1k BPSK error correcting data was transmitted and received. + New telemetry data was transmitted. + Received data from the Russian experiment simulator and transmitted it. + Basic spaceframe was constructed. + The US made Ag-Zn battery was assembled and activated and will be available for testing. The team is working hard to get the satellite completely operational by early Dec 2009, when in-depth system testing will begin. A NASA Safety Briefing for ARISSat-1 was held on Thursday 22 Oct 2009. The team was well prepared and only have a few items to provide additional descrip- tions for at the next safety review in December 2009. The ARISSat-1 team also invites students from around the world to submit papers or other visual items that will be flown on the satel- lite. Submissions should be in jpg or pdf format such as a paper or a study done on science, technology, engineering, or math. Items such as a drawing of space craft, schematic, journal kept on an educational topic, a story, photo or news article about a class doing a hands on educational project are acceptable. The deadline for submission is on Sunday, November 15, 2009. Send your files via e-mail to Dave, AA4KN (aa4kn at amsat.org) with a Cc: to Gaston, ON4WF, gaston (dot) bertels (at) skynet (dot) be. [ANS thanks ARISS and the ARRL for the above information] /EX SB SAT @ AMSAT $ANS-312.02 AMSAT Board Votes to Add a Student Membership AMSAT News Service Bulletin 312.02 >From AMSAT HQ SILVER SPRING, MD. November 8, 2009 To All RADIO AMATEURS BID: $ANS-312.02 During the November 3, 2009 Board meeting the motion to add a student membership category was unanimously approved. The student membership will be one half of the current membership. Until we update the web site and membership forms, please contact Martha at the AMSAT office to join at the student rate. The approved motion reads: "In order to expand its educational outreach efforts, AMSAT-NA esta- blishes a student category of membership. The yearly rate will be half the standard applicable rate, and shall be available to all students in primary and secondary school. Post-secondary school students enrol- led in at least half time status shall be eligible for a maximum of 6 post-secondary years in this status. In addition, the student membership application should indicate: 1) school attending. 2) course of study. 3) expected graduation date." [ANS thanks the AMSAT Board of Directors for the above information] /EX SB SAT @ AMSAT $ANS-312.03 November AO-51 Schedule Includes V, U, L, SSTV AMSAT News Service Bulletin 312.03 >From AMSAT HQ SILVER SPRING, MD. November 8, 2009 To All RADIO AMATEURS BID: $ANS-312.03 The AO-51 Control Team has posted the satellite schedule for the month of November and the first week of December: November 6 - November 12 ------------------------- FM Repeater, V/U Uplink: 145.920 MHz FM Downlink: 435.300 MHz FM 9k6 BBS, L/U Uplink: 1268.700 MHz 9k6 FM Downlink: 435.150 MHz 9k6 FM November 13 - November 15 ------------------------- ZS1LS requested a weekend of the QRP repeater for the AMSAT-SA group to use. QRP gets such little use here, and we had a request for SSTV, so we are going for dual use this weekend. FM Repeater, V/U Uplink: 145.920 MHz FM Downlink: 435.300 MHz FM FM repeater, V/U SSTV and AMSAT-SA Event Uplink: 145.880 MHz FM Downlink: 435.150 MHz FM November 16 - November 19 ------------------------- 38k4 BBS, L/U Uplink: 1268.700 MHz 9k6 FM Downlink: 435.150 MHz 38k4 FM November 20 - November 25 ------------------------- FM Repeater, V/U Uplink: 145.920 MHz FM Downlink: 435.300 MHz FM 9k6 BBS, L/U Uplink: 1268.700 MHz 9k6 FM Downlink: 435.150 MHz 9k6 FM November 26 - November 29 ------------------------- FM Repeater, V/U Uplink: 145.920 MHz FM Downlink: 435.300 MHz FM FM repeater, L/U Uplink: 1268.700 MHz FM Downlink: 435.150 MHz FM November 30 - December 6 ------------------------- For the reversal, the Control Team is going to use the chargeable magnet to reverse the orientation of AO-51 so the downlink antennas and the L/S antenna will favor the southern hemisphere. We have not done this before. We'll need as many quantitative obser- vations before and after the flip as possible, especially from the Southern Hemisphere. Tentative plans are to flip it on a Tuesday or Wednesday after collecting some 5 second telemetry WOD files as a baseline. FM Repeater, V/U Uplink: 145.920 MHz FM Downlink: 435.300 MHz FM 9k6 BBS, L/U Uplink: 1268.700 MHz 9k6 FM Downlink: 435.150 MHz 9k6 FM The latest AO-51 Control Team news can be found on-line at: http://www.amsat.org/amsat-new/echo/CTNews.php [ANS thanks Mark N8MH, Drew KO4MA and the AO-51 Control Team for the above information] /EX SB SAT @ AMSAT $ANS-312.04 SO-67 Testing Progress AMSAT News Service Bulletin 312.04 >From AMSAT HQ SILVER SPRING, MD. November 8, 2009 To All RADIO AMATEURS BID: $ANS-312.04 South African amateur radio operators testing on the Sumbandila SO-67 satellite have reported receiving very strong downlink signals. Occasionally the satellite beacon was not copied but the parrot repeater and transponder were operational. The SO-67 operations team posted these hints for operation: The CTCSS tone for the transponder is 233.6 Hz. Uplink: 145.875MHz Downlink: 435.345MHz Additional recommendations: Use only narrow FM Switch off compression Speak softly (mic gain down) Satellite characteristics: All antennas are linear vertically polarized (1/4 wavelength) Sat Tx power = 5W Sat Rx sensitivity = -116.5dBm for 12dB SINAD Max antenna gain = 4dBi Video taken by Sumbandila satellite at 500km received over S-band at the ground station in Stellenbosch, South Africa can be seen at: http://tinyurl.com/yg4mymz [ANS thanks SA-AMSAT for the above information] /EX SB SAT @ AMSAT $ANS-312.05 Dish Calculation Software Released by VK3UM AMSAT News Service Bulletin 312.05 >From AMSAT HQ SILVER SPRING, MD. November 8, 2009 To All RADIO AMATEURS BID: $ANS-312.05 Although principally designed for the EME community VK3UM's EMECalc Ver. 7.00 software also contains tools that satellite dish users may find useful. Doug, VK3UM says his software provides the capability to select various feed types (derived from Paul W1GHZ simulations), and match it your own dish f/d. This allows prediction of spill over and then simplies the correct selection of a feed to match your dish. This match provides several dB of performance improvement. The software in a zip format may be obtained from http://sm2cew.com/download.htm http://www.ve1alq.com/vk3um/ http://www.vk3bez.org/vk3um_software.htm (available shortly) [ANS thanks Doug, VK3UM for the above information] /EX SB SAT @ AMSAT $ANS-312.06 Satellite Shorts From All Over AMSAT News Service Bulletin 312.06 >From AMSAT HQ SILVER SPRING, MD. November 8, 2009 To All RADIO AMATEURS BID: $ANS-312.06 + Watch for possible AO-51 operation from the 2009 DXpedition to Miquelon with Eric, KV1J and Tom, W8TOM operating as FP/homecall between November 7-15. Miquelon Island is also desginated NA-032, the grid square is GN17TC. QSL via home calls, direct or bureau. Further information at: http://www.kv1j.com/fp/october09.html + Trevor, M5AKA says there are 3 KiwiSAT videos on YouTube: View them via the SouthGate site at: http://tinyurl.com/ylepffp + SwissCube has an application that allows amateur stations in range of the spacecraft to listen and forward the BPSK downlink data to the SwissCube team. Details are at: http://swisscube-live.ch/RadioAmateurs/DownlinkForwarder Note - you need to register to use this application. + Pedro, LU7ABF reported AMSAT-Argentina's satellite predictor page can be found at http://amsat.org.ar/?f=d After setting your grid locator you get next passes in local time at your location. + Doug, KA8QCU reminds hams going to the Ft. Wayne, Ind. Hamfest, Nov. 14-15 that there will be an AMSAT Forum on Sat. the 14th at 1:15pm. More info at: http://www.fortwaynehamfest.com + Jim, N8OQ is collecting AO-7 telemetry from the anomalous 435.1 MHz RTTY telemetry event during February and March 2009. Good quality telemetry is defined as being collected continuosly for at least 4 minutes during a pass. Jim is also interested in any archives of AO-7 telemetry the "early days" before 1981 if any exists. Contact Jim via e-mail at: deyoung_james (at) yahoo.com + Satellite hams following the news about Neil's W6FOG sailing trip will be pleased to hear he has recovered and plans to be back out to sea soon. As of November 2 Neil had survived very bad weather and high seas along with hypothermia. The sea was so heavy his tow line to the Coast Guard cutter broke three times during the rescue. When he heads out this weekend his plans are to travel along the west coast to the Panama Canal and to the Caribbean. + November 5 was OSCAR College Station Satellite Night. Please for- ward reports and comments/observations to Dr. Jay Garlitz, AA4FL at the University of Florida via jgarlitz(a)ufl.edu. + Jeff, WB3JFS is compiling a list of "most wanted grids". Send your list via e-mail by November 14 to <callsign>@amsat.org. Please do not send any "water grids" since any operation from them is spor- adic and most cases, impractical to activate for most of us. [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 additional benefits. Application forms are available from the AMSAT Office. And, with that ponder the question why don't skeletons cross the road? Its probably because they don't have the guts. 73, This week's ANS Editor, JoAnne Maenpaa, K9JKM K9JKM at amsat dot org

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WB2OQQ- FN 41 Montauk Light House
by Peter 07 Nov '09

07 Nov '09

Hello All, I plan to be operating tomorrow, November 8th, on the 18:48 UTC pass of AO-27. I will be using my Yaesu FT 50 R and the Diamond SRH 789 Antenna, this will be a brief test for a future special event. As many of you know this grid, FN 41 is special in that it is on Long Island, NY in the shadow of the Montauk Lighthouse. I will sign my QSL card with the Lighthouse, no need to SASE, thank you. 73, Pete, WB2OQQ

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SO-67 activation: 7/8 Nov 2009
by Jan-Albert Koekemoer 07 Nov '09

07 Nov '09

Hello We intend to schedule the FM V/U cross-band repeater on Sumbandila as follows (all times in UTC; all activations 13 minutes duration): Sat 7 Nov 2009: 22:46 (Australia) Sun 8 Nov 2009: 00:05 (Japan) 00:21 (Australia) 00:58 (South America) 03:15 (Central Asia / India) 07:59 (Europe) 09:34 (UK) 12:56 (South America) 14:18 (Eastern USA) 15:52 (Central USA) The CTCSS tone for the transponder is 233.6 Hz. Uplink: 145.875MHz Downlink: 435.345MHz Additional recommendations: Use only narrow FM Switch off compression Speak softly (mic gain down) Satellite characteristics: All antennas are linear vertically polarized (1/4 wavelength) Sat Tx power = 5W Sat Rx sensitivity = -116.5dBm for 12dB SINAD Max antenna gain = 4dBi Note that the satellite is currently in a controlled sun tracking mode with antennas Nadir pointing. Apologies for the late notification, but we're still in the commissioning phase and can therefore not guarantee the SA-AMSAT payload service far ahead in time. Since we're using the same (shared) transponder for TT&C purposes at present, we can unfortunately not schedule the payload over RSA on Saturday. You're welcome to provide feedback on the Sumbandila Group @ http://groups.google.com/group/sumbandila Regards Jan-Albert (ZR1JAK) Sumbandila Ground Control Team E-mail Disclaimer http://www.sunspace.co.za/emaildisclaimer.htm

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Re: SO-67 over Europe thanks for test
by OZ1MY 07 Nov '09

07 Nov '09

Hi Kostas, If you do not have FMN on your radio, turn the mike gain down and/or do not shout :-) 73 OZ1MY Ib ----- Original Message ----- From: "Kostas Ioannidis" <kostas.ioannidis(a)gmail.com> To: "OZ1MY" <oz1my(a)privat.dk> Sent: Saturday, November 07, 2009 12:20 PM Subject: Re: [amsat-bb] SO-67 over Europe thanks for test > Goodmorning, > As the previous operator said thank you a lot for this great sounding > sat! It was booming all tha pass. > A lot of traffic on the air! But the narrow FM is an issue for those > who do not use it... > > > > > 73 de SW1IXP >

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Satellite power levels
by Andrew Rich 07 Nov '09

07 Nov '09

I am trying to gauge what power levels ham satellites use and what is the rough expected outcome. For example 100mW CW on UHF seems pretty weak, but 5 W from SO-67 seems to be pretty strong. >From reports, 5 W is HT material. I have sent 100 mW from a glider, and we got around 3 - 7 km's Maybe the birds have gain ant pointed at earth ? These cubesats, what sort of power do they run ? Andrew VK4TEC

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SO-67 over Europe thanks for test
by OZ1MY 07 Nov '09

07 Nov '09

Hi all, SO-67 worked great over Europe this morning. The downlink signal is the largest I have seen for years :-) I used FMN with mike gain turned down. That is far the best way to work the uplink. Some stations with a too wide deviation even made the downlink change amplitude - or cut it off. I used normal FM on the receive side. Worked G3VZV and IZ1ERR. Lots of other stations on. Thanks for a new satellite for us to use. 73 OZ1MY Ib

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SO-67 Recording 7Nov09 1613z
by John Papay 07 Nov '09

07 Nov '09

I have a recording of the 7 November 1613z pass over the USA/Canada/Mexico. Here's the link: http://www.papays.com/SO-67_07Nov2009_161151z.mp3 73, John K8YSE

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SO-67 pass over North America
by Kevin Groth 07 Nov '09

07 Nov '09

Ok, let's just say that pass was pretty crowded! Must have been a hundred people trying to get in. Although I didn't make a successful QSO, I was very excited to hear the bird FULL QUIET just as my LVB Tracker switched from 0 degrees to 1 degree over the horizon! Of the many stations I did hear, I heard 60db over S9 signals. I heard VA7VW, VE6EGN, VE6AB, W5ACM, K7WIN, and WD9EWK, plus a host of XE stations and others towards the end of the pass. I can't wait to get a QSO on this new satellite! Greatest hobby ever! Kevin N9EME EM12 Fort Worth, Texas, USA

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Re: SA-AMSAT payload activation on SO-67
by ps8rf Piraja 07 Nov '09

07 Nov '09

It was a success on the Sumbandilasat in South America. We are working with 10 and 20 watts and 20% of microphone gain. Thanks again to the team of controllers of SumbaSat and our friend Andre, ZS2BK. Follow the link to a part of the recording contact with Roland, PY4ZBZ. http://www.spacesat.com.br/media/SO67 South america.mp3 Please hear the audio recording made directly from Roland, PY4ZBZ:contact with PS8RF and PY5JCI. Very good recording. http://www.qsl.net/py4zbz/satelite/SO670711091145.wav I hope you enjoy it. 73 Piraja, PS8RF _________________________________________________________________ Você já ama o Messenger? Conheça ainda mais sobre ele no Novo site de Windows Live. http://www.windowslive.com.br/?ocid=WindowsLive09_MSN_Hotmail_Tagline_out09

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Tone
by Jack Barbera 07 Nov '09

07 Nov '09

Thanks everyone for the info on tone input for my 910.will install today and see what happens Jack WA1ZDV

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SA-AMSAT payload activation on SO-67
by Jan-Albert Koekemoer 07 Nov '09

07 Nov '09

Hello We intend to schedule the FM V/U cross-band repeater on Sumbandila as follows (all times in UTC; all activations 13 minutes duration): Fri 6 Nov 2009: 21:38 (Eastern Australia / New Zealand) Sa 7 Nov 2009: 02:05 (Western Asia) 08:17 (Europe) 11:40 (Eastern part of South America) 16:13 (Central Canada / USA) The CTCSS tone for the transponder is 233.6 Hz. Uplink: 145.875MHz Downlink: 435.345MHz Additional recommendations: Use only narrow FM Switch off compression Speak softly (mic gain down) Satellite characteristics: All antennas are linear vertically polarized (1/4 wavelength) Sat Tx power = 5W Sat Rx sensitivity = -116.5dBm for 12dB SINAD Max antenna gain = 4dBi Note that the satellite is currently in a controlled sun tracking mode with antennas Nadir pointing. Apologies for the late notification, but we're still in the commissioning phase and can therefore not guarantee the SA-AMSAT payload service far ahead in time. Since we're using the same (shared) transponder for TT&C purposes at present, we can unfortunately not schedule the payload over RSA on Saturday. Regards Jan-Albert (ZR1JAK) Sumbandila Ground Control Team E-mail Disclaimer http://www.sunspace.co.za/emaildisclaimer.htm

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(no subject)
by Nick Pugh K5QXJ 07 Nov '09

07 Nov '09

Hi ALL Take a look at this prototype of deployable on a 3u cube nick http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L0ldSWgOEjU

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Live microwave lectures
by G0MRF＠aol.com 07 Nov '09

07 Nov '09

Hi All. The UK 'Martlesham microwave roundtable' has its series of lectures being screened live on the internet this Sunday. Some of these may be of interest, but obviously have a microwave theme. Speakers are G4HUP, WW2R, DL1YMK G4JNT and Kent Britain WA5VJB. Details are at: _http://mmrt.homedns.org/timetable.html_ (http://mmrt.homedns.org/timetable.html) Lectures begin at 11.02 UTC Sunday Live video can be found on Sunday at _www.batc.tv_ (http://www.batc.tv) Thanks David

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Re: SA-AMSAT payload activation on SO-67
by GW1FKY＠aol.com 07 Nov '09

07 Nov '09

Hi Jan, I heard very strong signals from Europeans on the down link - Just using my THD-7E and its helical antenna. Congratulations to all in the team and "Good Luck" for future work. Ken Eaton GW1FKY Amsat -UK Amsat NA

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Re: [Work-Sat] success and maybe an arrow
by w6zkh＠comcast.net 06 Nov '09

06 Nov '09

Loren......I use an Elk dual-band log periodic yagi with my FT-60R and works great. Doesnt need that diplexer, like the Arrow, but the price is just abit cheaper than the Arrow. Also breaks down into a nice package, and I made an ABS tube for mine to carry it in. Sort of an overkill, but at least it wont get crushed by an 18 wheeler. I used the HT/Elk setup on a 3 week vacation last month to back into Georgia, and worked quite a bit of grids locations and also stations with good success. http://i648.photobucket.com/albums/uu207/w6zkh/Vacation2009033.jpg http://i648.photobucket.com/albums/uu207/w6zkh/Vacation2009034.jpg http://i648.photobucket.com/albums/uu207/26zkh/Vacation2009030.jpg John W6ZKH DM06 ----- Original Message ----- From: "k7cwq" <lorenrasmussen(a)msn.com> To: Work-Sat(a)yahoogroups.com Sent: Friday, November 6, 2009 6:37:22 PM GMT -08:00 US/Canada Pacific Subject: [Work-Sat] success and maybe an arrow finally had success with AO51 with my FT60 and a smiley 270A. two qsl cards will be going out in the mail. still on the fence about getting an arrow. __._,_.___ Reply to sender | Reply to group Messages in this topic ( 1 ) Recent Activity: • New Members 5 Visit Your Group Start a New Topic MARKETPLACE Parenting Zone: Your community resource for family and home Yahoo! Groups Switch to: Text-Only , Daily Digest • Unsubscribe • Terms of Use . __,_._,___

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Re: SA-AMSAT payload activation on SO-67
by Tony Langdon 06 Nov '09

06 Nov '09

At 07:59 AM 11/7/2009, Jan-Albert Koekemoer wrote: >Hello > > >We intend to schedule the FM V/U cross-band repeater on Sumbandila as follows >(all times in UTC; all activations 13 minutes duration): > >Fri 6 Nov 2009: >21:38 (Eastern Australia / New Zealand) Thanks for the info. Unfortunately, it arrived here after the pass, but keep up the good work guys. :) 73 de VK3JED / VK3IRL http://vkradio.com

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Tones
by Jack Barbera 06 Nov '09

06 Nov '09

Need a little help with sub tones,using SATPC 32 with an Icom 910.What should be entered for SO-67? Believe need the instruction code for the radio,could not find. Could someone provide what should be entered? Thanks Jack WA1ZDV

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FW: FW: SA-AMSAT payload activation on SO-67
by ps8rf Piraja 06 Nov '09

06 Nov '09

Thanks to the control team of SO-67 to include South America in the test phase. 73 Piraja, PS8RF _________________________________________________________________ Agora a pressa é amiga da perfeição. Chegou o Windows 7. Conheça! http://www.microsoft.com/brasil/windows7/default.html?WT.mc_id=1539

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Ascension Island
by ps8rf Piraja 06 Nov '09

06 Nov '09

Hello to all, Andre, ZS2BK warned on the satuday ( 7th ) that all the passages of the AO-7 Dean, ZD8DC will be active on Ascension Island in the AO-7 Mode B. He will be operating in half duplex. Good luck to the stations that have conditions of work of the Ascension Island. 73 Piraja, PS8RF _________________________________________________________________ Novo windowslive.com.br. Descubra como juntar a galera com os produtos Windows Live. http://www.windowslive.com.br/?ocid=WindowsLive09_MSN_Hotmail_Tagline_out09

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Fwd: w6fog trip info via N2RAG
by Rob Goodson 06 Nov '09

06 Nov '09

Date: Thu, Nov 5, 2009 at 8:48 PM Subject: w6fog trip info via N2RAG To: w6zkh(a)comcast.net QST QST QST On the phone now with Neil W6FOG and he is well despite quite the seafaring adventure! Out of the blue the sea state went from calm and idle to truly ugly. After fighting rolling waves and rouge waves for 16 hours Niel activated the epirb. the coast guard sent the helicopter out to the position south of Monterrey and monitored them while they turned north (into the waves) and a coast guard cutter was dispatched from Alameda Island to assist. The vessel Com Center sustained significant tiller and damage to the stern but was still navigable as the cutter arrived (36 hours after epirb activation) to take the vessel in tow to Santa Cruz. They snapped three 1 1/2 lines during the 7 hour tow to port, but vessel passengers and captain made it just fine! Three cheers for the Coast Guard, Real heroes in this as Neil was truly exhausted and not able to be much help after his ordeal at the helm. He's reporting that today is the first day he's feeling human, again, due to exhaustion, hypothermia and deep muscle fatigue. Repairs have been swift and he just got his Sat pre-amp back up and is planning to resume (weather permitting) on a Friday to Monday time window. He and the hearty mate will enjoy telling you the full story on the air and We all look forward to working them underway again soon! DE N2RAG R.Goodson 650.823.0974

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Android/g-phone satellite tracking application
by Tim Goodrich 06 Nov '09

06 Nov '09

I've seen satellite tracking software that works for portable operations such as the old Palm Pilots and also on smartphones that have Windows Mobile or Palm OS. The new Droid phone on the android platform looks really interesting and I was wondering if anyone knew if 1) The aforementioned apps would work on this OS 2) Are there any satellite tracking apps specifically made to run on the Android? Thank you, Tim KI6VBY

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REMINDER!! Survey: Top 250 grids
by Jeff Yanko 05 Nov '09

05 Nov '09

Hi all! With a little more than a week to go for the deadline, 11/14/09, I just wanted to send out a reminder for those who haven't submitted to me their most wanted grids. I am undertaking a task to get a better reading on what grids are "outstanding" in need of activation. I am looking at obtaining the top 25 grids from the predominately 10 grid fields covering the U.S., Canada and Mexico, for the total of 250 grids. Yes, most of these grids will be in the U.S., however, I'm sure there will be some mention of VE and XE grids as well. What I would like everybody to do is take some time and look at your grid map and write down 25 grids from each of the grid fields that cover the U.S., Canada and Mexico. Those grid fields are: CN, DN, EN, FN, CM, DM, EM, FM, DL, EL. If you don't need at least 25 grids from a particular grid field, no problem, just enter those you still need. Example. Let's say you only need three grids from DM, they are DM74, 75, 76. Just enter those three. To make things simple and easy I will give an example of how the data can be entered and e-mailed to me. Here is an example. CN 79, 82, 93, 95, 99 DN 02, 03, 07, 13, 15, 17, 19, 22, 24, 25, 34, 37, 38 As you can see, it's relatively easy, and very easy if you've kept up on your grid map. :) A couple of notices. 1. Please, do not send any "water grids" since any operation from them is sporadic and most cases, impracticle to activate for most of us. 2. Please send your data to me via e-mail, attaching it to this e-mail will be fine. The cutoff date is November 14, 2009. This will give all plenty of time to look over their maps and data. Questions, comments or just sending the data, please send an e-mail. Looking forward to receiving your replies! 73, Jeff WB3JFS Las Vegas, NV DM26

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HRD 4.0 not properly switching frequencies for sat tracking
by Tim Goodrich 05 Nov '09

05 Nov '09

I'm only posting here because the HRD forums don't seem to have much activity. Please see the my posts (before the thread was hijacked) at the following link http://forums.ham-radio.ch/showthread.php?t=17841 Basically, the VFO is not switching to the TX freq at all or it's waiting until after I've finished keying 90% of the time. Thanks, Tim KI6VBY Ps- sorry for taking up so much bandwidth with questions lately, trying to get back into the sats and have a few problems

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Want to email KG6NUB
by Tim - N3TL 05 Nov '09

05 Nov '09

Hey everyone, Can anyone who is local to Sawson, KG6NUB, please ask him to drop me an email at <my call> at AMSAT dot org? I'm interested in getting in touch with him for more than the few seconds of an FM-satellite contact. Thanks in advance to anyone who can help. 73 to all, Tim - N3TL

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News from W6FOG
by John Papay 05 Nov '09

05 Nov '09

W6FOG was on the 2017z pass of AO-27 today 5 November 2009 signing CM86. No other info. 73, John K8YSE

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News from W6FOG
by David Wing 05 Nov '09

05 Nov '09

I just finished a short QSO with Neil W6FOG on VO-52. He did confirm that when he attempted to start his sailing trip he ran into very bad weather and after 16 hours of high seas and rain, he had to call the Coast Guard to come get him and tow him in as he was suffering from hypothermia. The tow broke 3 times on the way in as conditions were quite bad. At any rate he is hoping to start out again this coming weekend on Saturday or Sunday. Please keep in mind that I am only relating conversations I have with Neil on the air.I have no other contact with him and am in the dark about things just as much as everyone else sometimes. Please post comments on the -bb whenever you contact Neil on his trip.everyone is interested in the latest from him as he makes his way from San Francisco (CM87) through the Panama Canal to the Caribbean. 73 David K6CDW

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YouTube on satellite power management
by Alan P. Biddle 05 Nov '09

05 Nov '09

There is a very interesting video on management of a satellite so as not to waste energy transmitting "to whales and penguins." Not new, but a good discussion of the concept and implementation. http://www.southgatearc.org/news/november2009/satellite_power_saving.htm Alan WA4SCA

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ISS frequencies
by Tim Goodrich 05 Nov '09

05 Nov '09

What is the best way to determine what frequencies are operational for ISS? I have a list of them all, but I noticed on issfanclub.com that it says only one is operational at a time. By the way, this site is supposed to answer my question, but from what I can tell, it doesn't appear to be updated much. Also, I listened for activity on the 1945 PST pass, but didn't hear anything- not even the beacon. Tim KI6VBY

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video: satellite power-saving through on-board tracking
by Bruce Robertson 05 Nov '09

05 Nov '09

In a further exploration of the use of the Plan 13 algorithm in Atmel (or similar) micro-controllers, I've posted a youtube video and related text that suggests how an amateur satellite could use such a device on board to change its mode based on its location over the earth. http://sites.google.com/site/qrptracker/applications/modeswitcher/ The video includes a sped-up night-long tracking session, some current consumption testing on the bench and a calculation of the power budget, which show that even for birds transmitting in the tens of milliwatts, this approach can provide about a 14% improvement in power budget. 73, Bruce http://ve9qrp.blogspot.com/

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Re: New AO-51 Whole Orbit Data decoder released by DK3WN
by Mark L. Hammond 04 Nov '09

04 Nov '09

Hi Luc, TLMEcho is the program for LIVE decoding of AO-51 telemetry packets during a pass. Some telemetry channels are sent via 9600 baud packet at a regular interval, usually 10 seconds, and TLMEcho can decode these (using a 9600 baud modem) LIVE as they are coming down. The new WOD decoder is different--it is used to decode satellite telemetry data collected (more channels usually) and stored on the satellite during a whole orbit (usually set for 24 hours). Once the WOD file is finished, it appears on the PBBS and can be downloaded via WISP. The downloaded WOD file can then be decoded by DK3WN's new program after it has been downloaded from the satellite as a big file (about 180k). I hope that helps clear things up :) 73, Mark N8MH __________________ Message: 7 Date: Thu, 22 Oct 2009 12:56:50 -0400 From: Luc Leblanc <lucleblanc6(a)videotron.ca> Subject: [amsat-bb] Re: New AO-51 Whole Orbit Data decoder released by DK3WN To: amsat-bb(a)amsat.org Message-ID: <4AE05692.19949.5C3023B(a)lucleblanc6.videotron.ca> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1 On 22 Oct 2009 at 11:39, Mark L. Hammond wrote: Date sent: Thu, 22 Oct 2009 11:39:08 -0400 From: "Mark L. Hammond" <marklhammond(a)gmail.com> Subject: [amsat-bb] New AO-51 Whole Orbit Data decoder released by DK3WN To: amsat-bb(a)amsat.org > Thanks to our resident telemery guru Mike Rupprecht DK3WN a new AO-51 > whole orbit data (WOD) telemetry decoder has been released! ?The file > with decoder and coefficients file can be downloaded from here: > > http://www.dk3wn.info/files/ao51wod.zip > > The AO-51 telemetry archive is on the AMSAT FTP server. ?DK3WN's new > decoder is for processing "raw" WOD telemetry files. ?For example, the > WOD data collected for October 2009 is here: > > ftp://ftp.amsat.org/pub/amsat/telemetry/ao51/2009WOD/Oct2009/raw1009/ > > > The decoder generates a .CSV (comma separated) file that can be opened > in Excel, etc. ?A nice feature is that the telemetry program acutally > graphs the data, too! > > THANKS, Mike DK3WN! > > 73, > > -- > 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 > Hi Mark Is it a new program or a new update for "tlmecho"? I guess it's a new one but just to be safe. Thank's Thank's "-" Luc Leblanc VE2DWE Skype VE2DWE www.qsl.net/ve2dwe DSTAR urcall VE2DWE WAC BASIC CW PHONE SATELLITE -- Mark L. Hammond [N8MH]

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Antenna Circularity Switch Relays
by Roy 04 Nov '09

04 Nov '09

Re antenna circularity switch relays. I don't know who asked the question but KLM used Guardian 1365 series relays. They are small in a plastic housing but they are regular DPDT relays. They are used in both the 70cm and 2M versions of their antennas. -- Roy -- W0SL

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JA QSO?? AO-7
by Bob- W7LRD 04 Nov '09

04 Nov '09

Any JA's who operate AO-7 mode A. Perhaps we can "stretch" the footprint just a bit. From my QTH CN87, I can "see" northern JA. Email direct. 73 Bob W7LRD CN87wk Seattle

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XE3DX EK15,25,26 Operation Wrapup
by John Papay 04 Nov '09

04 Nov '09

Hi all, I am back home, I want to thank all the support John, K8YSE, always send messages from my activities on the grids EK15, EK25 and EK26, thanks John, and all of you for always being attentive to my call. Wanted to schedule everything very well, but my trip was with my family, I had to hide the radio and antenna to avoid being caught, was a vacation! for my radio is my vacation, I made a deal with my wife on my satellite activities. I hope in a next output can schedule everything and make known, Talves soon I activate these new grid or otherwise. To find out if my records are in the log can be viewed online on my webpage at www.qsl.net/xe3dx/ and know the time of contact. Thanks again and hope to hear soon, these stations were heard: EK26 XE2AT, K8YSE, WA4NVM, XE1AO, K4DLG, N4ZQ, N3TL, N5ZNL, WA5KBH, ???SZH, N2UZQ, AA5CK, XE1TD, XE1GRR, AA5PK, XE1FXF, XE3CIA, N9EME, and XE1ROZ???. EK25 HK6IOP,KN4OK, WA4NVM, K8YSE, N3TL, AA5PK, N5AFV, XE3CIA, XE1AO, XE1MEX,and XE1AY. EK15 N3TL, K4DLG, K0OU, XE2AT, N8MS, K8YSE, AA5CK, XE1AO, XE3CIA, AA5PK, W4AS, K7WIN, N5ZNL and K5WSA. XE3DX David Maciel

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Home Back
by xe3dx 04 Nov '09

04 Nov '09

hi all, I am back home, I want to thank all the support John, K8YSE, always send messages from my activities on the grids EK15, EK25 and EK26, thanks John, and all of you for always being attentive to my call. wanted to schedule everything very well, but my trip was with my family, I had to hide the radio and antenna to avoid being caught, was a vacation! for my radio is my vacation, I made a deal with my wife on my satellite activities. I hope in a next output can schedule everything and make known, Talves soon I activate these new grid or otherwise. To find out if my records are in the log can be viewed online on my webpage at www.qsl.net/xe3dx/ and know the time of contact. Thanks again and hope to hear soon, these stations were heard: EK26 XE2AT, K8YSE, WA4NVM, XE1AO, K4DLG, N4ZQ, N3TL, N5ZNL, WA5KBH, ???SZH, N2UZQ, AA5CK, XE1TD, XE1GRR, AA5PK, XE1FXF, XE3CIA, N9EME, and XE1ROZ???. EK25 HK6IOP,KN4OK, WA4NVM, K8YSE, N3TL, AA5PK, N5AFV, XE3CIA, XE1AO, XE1MEX,and XE1AY. EK15 N3TL, K4DLG, K0OU, XE2AT, N8MS, K8YSE, AA5CK, XE1AO, XE3CIA, AA5PK, W4AS, K7WIN, N5ZNL and K5WSA. XE3DX David Maciel xe3dx(a)amsat.org www.qsl.net/xe3dx/ Amateur Ham Radio

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New ICOM Satellaite Radio?
by Keith Baker KB1SF/VA3KSF 04 Nov '09

04 Nov '09

Greetings All! Some of you may have already seen or heard about it, but it appears ICOM recently displayed a new "HF/VHF/UHF" satellite-capable radio at the Tokyo Ham Fair. Called the IC-9100, it sports a "satellite" button (just to the upper right of the screen) so apparently it IS designed to work the birds. No word yet on when (if ever) it will be sold in the USA....or the price. Photos are at: http://www.ab4oj.com/icom/ic9100/main.html 73, Keith KB1SF / VA3KSF

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Half duplex operation on linear satellites
by Pierre van Deventer 04 Nov '09

04 Nov '09

Good day all, I would like to know if there are *any* stations operating on the satellites with linear transponders e.g. on AO-7, that use "fixed uplink, half duplex" on a regular basis? Is done, is it allowed or is it actively discouraged? Feedback will be appreciated. Kind Regards. 73, Pierre ZS6BB

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Sat QSOs and LoTW
by Jeff Yanko 04 Nov '09

04 Nov '09

Hi all! I just uploaded my satellite QSOs from early July to now to the LoTW. A total of 158 with a match of 10, or 6.3%. Not very good. I understand that LoTW is good for DXCC and WAS, but not available to VUCC. This could be why many satellite ops opt not to partake in this program. It's ashame that VUCC was never implemented into the LoTW from the get-go. I've asked the ARRL about this and never received what I would call a justifiable answer but they did say they were working on offering LoTW to a non-ARRL award late this year or early 2010. Just my observation. 73, Jeff WB3JFS

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Kenwood VC H1
by Dave Ryan 04 Nov '09

04 Nov '09

Hi Wonder if anyone has had any success with a Kenwood VC H1 and windows XP to control or down load pictures from it ? Dave EI4HT / M0GIW Send instant messages to your online friends http://uk.messenger.yahoo.com

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New Russian module for space station
by Rocky Jones 03 Nov '09

03 Nov '09

http://www.onorbit.com/node/1460 Nice story on the Russians preparing their next module.. Robert WB5MZO _________________________________________________________________ Windows 7: Unclutter your desktop. http://go.microsoft.com/?linkid=9690331&ocid=PID24727::T:WLMTAGL:ON:WL:en-U…

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Test Schedule SO-67
by Chris Bloy 03 Nov '09

03 Nov '09

Posted: 11:30 - 11:41 (Japan) 12:47 - 13:01 (Australia) 15:06 - 15:20 (Canada / USA) 16:43 - 16:55 (Canada / USA) 19:05 - 19:18 (RSA) The CTCSS tone for the transponder is 233.6 Hz. Uplink: 145.875MHz Downlink: 435.345MHz Additional recommendations: Use only narrow FM Switch off compression Speak softly (mic gain down) Satellite characteristics: All antennas are linear vertically polarized (1/4 wavelength) Sat Tx power = 5W Sat Rx sensitivity = -116.5dBm for 12dB SINAD Max antenna gain = 4dBi Thanks, Chris - M0DQO

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Yaesu FT 847/ SYMEK TNC3S for sale on EBAY
by wgravett＠juno.com 03 Nov '09

03 Nov '09

I have listed my FT 847/TNC3S on EBAY (item 230395450065) for sale at a reduced price. Both units are in great shape. The FT 847 is about maxxed out with accessories. Would make a great Christmas gift. Christmas Times A'comin !! 73 Bill, W5PGZ ____________________________________________________________ Weight Loss Program Best Weight Loss Program - Click Here! http://thirdpartyoffers.juno.com/TGL2141/c?cp=A4LMLRx5lQAzOH7uTf3OWQAAJ1CmZ…

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Arrow tote bag F S
by David - KG4ZLB 03 Nov '09

03 Nov '09

I have the 30" Arrow tubular style bag for sale; never used. Arrow want $24 plus $12 shipping. Yours for $20.00 shipped to the lower 48 only. Paypal OK -- David KG4ZLB www.kg4zlb.com

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Correction
by Chris Bloy 03 Nov '09

03 Nov '09

Hi All,. Sorry the Schedule was for the 1st November! Thanks, Chris - M0DQO South Coast UK Portable Sat Station

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DL64 on the air :-)
by Alvaro de Leon Romo 03 Nov '09

03 Nov '09

Hi guys I will fly to Culiacan, DL64 the Nov 4th, tomorrow :-)... I can be just the 2040 UTC pass in AO27.... GL all Al XE2AT _________________________________________________________________ Descubre IE8 con Otto www.otto.com.mx

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W6FOG/MM position ...
by Alvaro de Leon Romo 03 Nov '09

03 Nov '09

Hi guys first all many thanks to all answer to my questions about W6FOG/mm position ..... I see that Doug will be close to us so we can work him in FM satellites, I was thinking if Neil dont have the same system that Doug .... ? Hope hear you soon Doug GL all Al XE2AT http://www.tallshipbounty.org/the-ship/location.php _________________________________________________________________ Descubre IE8 con Otto www.otto.com.mx

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XE3DX EK15 EK25 EK26 Last Day
by John Papay 03 Nov '09

03 Nov '09

Today is the last day of my trip EK15, EK25 and EK26, grids very rare in Mexico on the Pacific Ocean. AO-27 19:20 UTC 13:20 XE AO-27 21:09 UTC 15:09 XE AO-51 17:53 UTC 17:33 XE I hope to hear... XE3DX David Maciel

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IC-92AD
by Amateur Radio Station W4MPS 03 Nov '09

03 Nov '09

Can anyone share experiences using IC-92AD on the birds?

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AO-51 November Schedule posted
by Mark L. Hammond 03 Nov '09

03 Nov '09

Hi All, The November schedule for AO-51 is now posted. Lots of modes to pick from this month! http://www.amsat.org/amsat-new/echo/CTNews.php -- Mark L. Hammond [N8MH] November 2009 AO-51 Schedule All 435.150 repeater downlinks are subject to interuption for telemetry, generally one AM pass/day over the eastern US November 2 - ~1115UTC November 5 FM Repeater, V/U Uplink: 145.920 MHz FM Downlink: 435.300 MHz FM 9k6 BBS, L/U Uplink: 1268.700 MHz 9k6 FM Downlink: 435.150 MHz 9k6 FM ~1115UTC November 5 - ~1040UTC November 6 FM Repeater, V/U Uplink: 145.920 MHz FM Downlink: 435.300 MHz FM FM repeater, V/U for College Satellite Night Uplink: 145.880 MHz FM Downlink: 435.150 MHz FM ~1040UTC November 6 - November 12 FM Repeater, V/U Uplink: 145.920 MHz FM Downlink: 435.300 MHz FM 9k6 BBS, L/U Uplink: 1268.700 MHz 9k6 FM Downlink: 435.150 MHz 9k6 FM November 13 - November 15 FM Repeater, V/U Uplink: 145.920 MHz FM Downlink: 435.300 MHz FM FM repeater, V/U SSTV and AMSAT-SA Event Uplink: 145.880 MHz FM Downlink: 435.150 MHz FM November 16 - November 19 38k4 BBS, L/U Uplink: 1268.700 MHz 9k6 FM Downlink: 435.150 MHz 38k4 FM November 20 - November 25 FM Repeater, V/U Uplink: 145.920 MHz FM Downlink: 435.300 MHz FM 9k6 BBS, L/U Uplink: 1268.700 MHz 9k6 FM Downlink: 435.150 MHz 9k6 FM November 26 - November 29 FM Repeater, V/U Uplink: 145.920 MHz FM Downlink: 435.300 MHz FM FM repeater, L/U Uplink: 1268.700 MHz FM Downlink: 435.150 MHz FM November 30 - December 6 This Week We Will Reverse The Spacecraft Attitude To Favor Southern Hemispere. Observers Needed. FM Repeater, V/U Uplink: 145.920 MHz FM Downlink: 435.300 MHz FM 9k6 BBS, L/U Uplink: 1268.700 MHz 9k6 FM Downlink: 435.150 MHz 9k6 FM

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Do you have Documentatoin for Cushcraft Antennas
by David Wing 02 Nov '09

02 Nov '09

I recently acquired a couple of used Cushcraft antennas and have been looking around for documentation but not having any luck. I have the following two antennas: 435-30CP with polarity switch 2M-16CP with polarity switch I'm not 100% sure on the model names but they are the 70cm 30 element and 2M 16 element antennas. If anyone has documentation on these that you can forward in e-mail or fax (contact me of list for fax number), I'd appreciate it. There are some wires I'm not really sure as to their function on the polarity switch. 73 David K6CDW

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Tracking Software Question
by Dave Marthouse 02 Nov '09

02 Nov '09

Can quicktrak or instantrack work with any other antenna pointing devices other than the KCT? Any information would be appreciated. Dave Marthouse N2AAM dmart(a)pure.net

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AO-51 S band off
by Andrew Glasbrenner 02 Nov '09

02 Nov '09

The S band transmitter is now off, and 435.150 telemetry is back on. The L uplink is not yet back on for the PBBS. I had some temporary equipment problems here and instead of risking getting halfway through some steps and failing, I am stretching the mode change out over a few passes. 435.300 is back up to over 500 mw. The L uplink for the PBBS should be back on tomorrow, and the new schedule should be posted by tomorrow night. Sorry for the delay. 73, Drew KO4MA

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W6FOG Update 11/2
by w6zkh＠comcast.net 02 Nov '09

02 Nov '09

Latest news on Neal W6FOG sailing adventure. According to Sawson, KG6NUB, report to me at the 2134z AO-27 pass is that Neal W6FOG made it as far as Santa Cruz, CA and had to be towed in by Coast Guard due to Hypothermia. Sounds like he got wet somehow. That is the only news, and can only be counted a rumor at this time by me. Havent heard him on, so must be something to it. Not a good start for his round the world sailing trip. Hopefully we'll hear from him so we can verify this report. John W6ZKH

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LVB Tracker kit
by Jean-François Ménard 02 Nov '09

02 Nov '09

Hi, I probably missed something.... but on AMSAT website, we are able to buy the LVB Tracker completely assembled, the bare board without any part or only the enclosure........ What about a complete LVB Tracker.... but as a kit ?? I don't want to save money, I just like to build, when possible, my hardware. Is there a place to purchase a complete LVB Tracker (parts and enclosure) as a kit instead of completly built ?? Thank for your help. 73 -- Jean-François Ménard VA2SS =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= AMSAT www.amsat.org / Member #37102 ARRL www.arrl.org =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=

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Re: G.hn: Powerline Up To 200 MHz ?
by Trevor . 02 Nov '09

02 Nov '09

According to a report on UKQRM the Belkin home networking devices use the spectrum 50-300 MHz and generate significant interference in the 144 MHz Amateur and Amateur Satellite service allocation. UKQRM Yahoo List http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/ukqrm/ EDN - Powerline Networking http://www.edn.com/blog/400000040/post/1380046938.html RegHardware - Belkin Powerline HD Gigabit mains Ethernet adaptor http://www.reghardware.co.uk/2009/11/02/review_networking_belkin_powerline_… 73 Trevor M5AKA > I note the bandplan for home powerline network adaptor extends right > out to 200 MHz. I know ARRL managed to get some notches put in for > the HF ham bands to reduce the horrendous amount of interference > "homeplug" type devices cause. > > Does anyone know if ARRL is also attempting to get notches for > the Amateur Satellite Service allocation at 144-146, and also > the US Amateur Service allocations at 50-54 and 146-148 ? > > G.hn: the new ITU-T Home Networking Standard http://www.southgatearc.org/news/october2009/g_hn_new_itu-t_home_networking… > > > 73 Trevor M5AKA > Daily Amateur Radio Email/RSS news: http://www.southgatearc.org/ ----

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W6FOG/MM :-(
by Alvaro de Leon Romo 02 Nov '09

02 Nov '09

Hi guys 3 days looking for W6FOG/MM on all satellites and nothing heard :-( I will appreciate some info Thanks in advance Al XE2AT _________________________________________________________________ Actualiza y gana con Windows Live http://www.actualizatuperfil.com.mx/

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College Satellite night Thursday November 5th
by Dr. Jay Garlitz 02 Nov '09

02 Nov '09

It's time for another College Satellite night! Expect to hear many Oscar capable NA college club stations on the air Thursday evening Nov.5th-6th (NA local times) from 22:00 UTC to 0500 UTC for this special event. College clubs are getting priority on the QRP AO-51 repeater that night (uplink: 145.880 MHz FM. downlink: 435.150 MHz FM). Please work each college station but afford them the ability to take calls and make as many QSOs as possible. We do want you to speak to each other as well, but give priority to college stations. Club stations will also be on other birds so make as many contacts if you can, on each bird. We have encouraged college stations to QSL all the stations they work during the event as we (either through AMSAT or a college group) are planning on creating an award for working college club stations on satellite. Make sure to e-mail or call as many hams that you know associated with college ham radio clubs so that they will know about this special event and get on the air.usage and NA-wide involvement is important. While we are focusing on North American activity let me know of interest and participation from other parts of the globe, e-mail me off-list at <mailto:[email protected]> jgarlitz(a)ufl.edu. 73, Dr. Jay Garlitz, AA4FL Gator ARC Faculty Advisor at UF <http://www.gatorradio.org/> www.gatorradio.org

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Re: w32a won't transmit
by Gary Lockhart 01 Nov '09

01 Nov '09

Thanks David, Tim, Patrick and Ted, Moving main band to VHF did the trick, Now I will be able to activate FM25 in Hatteras, NC on the FM birds this week, maybe even SO-50 when I get tones working for me. 73 all, Gary AB3ID

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w32a won't transmit
by Gary Lockhart 01 Nov '09

01 Nov '09

W32A Owners, I have a new to me radio that I can receive on and I beleive is set-up correctly. Full crossband duplex is turned on, autorepeater is turned off, squelch is open and receive band is set as main. What am I doing wrong? Thanks in advance, Gary AB3ID

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FW: [ans] ANS-305 AMSAT Weekly Bulletins
by Dee 01 Nov '09

01 Nov '09

AMSAT NEWS SERVICE ANS-305 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: * Ares I-X Completes a Successful Flight Test * Call for Papers * 500th School Contact * LUSAT-1 Silent * ARISS Status SB SAT @ AMSAT $ANS-305.01 Ares I-X Completes a Successful Flight Test AMSAT News Service Bulletin 305.01 From AMSAT HQ SILVER SPRING, MD. November 1, 2009 To All RADIO AMATEURS BID: $ANS-305.01 Ares I-X Completes a Successful Flight Test NASA's Ares I-X test rocket lifted off Oct. 28, 2009, at 11:30 a.m. EDT from Kennedy Space Center in Florida for a two-minute powered flight. The flight test lasted about six minutes from its launch from the newly modified Launch Complex 39B until splashdown of the rocket's booster stage nearly 150 miles downrange. The 327-foot-tall Ares I-X test vehicle produced 2.6 million pounds of thrust to accelerate the rocket to nearly 3 g's and Mach 4.76, just shy of hypersonic speed. It capped its easterly flight at a suborbital altitude of 150,000 feet after the separation of its first stage, a four-segment solid rocket booster. Parachutes deployed for recovery of the booster and the solid rocket motor, which were recovered at sea and will be towed back to Florida by the booster recovery ship, Freedom Star, for later inspection. The simulated upper stage and Orion crew module, and the launch abort system will not be recovered. The flight test is expected to provide NASA with an enormous amount of data that will be used to improve the design and safety of the next generation of American spaceflight vehicles, which could again take humans beyond low Earth orbit. [ANS thanks NASA for this info] /EX SB SAT @ AMSAT $ANS-305.02 Call for Papers AMSAT News Service Bulletin 305.02 From AMSAT HQ SILVER SPRING, MD. November 1, 2009 To All RADIO AMATEURS BID: $ANS-305.02 Call for Papers 14th Annual Southeastern VHF Society Conference April 23rd and 24th, 2010 Morehead State University in Morehead, Kentucky. The Southeastern VHF Society is calling for the submission of papers and presentations for the upcoming 14th Annual Southeastern VHF Society Conference to be held at Morehead State University in Morehead, KY on April 23rd and 24th, 2010. Papers and presentations are solicited on both the technical and operational aspects of VHF, UHF and Microwave weak signal amateur radio. The deadline for the submission of papers and presentations is February 5, 2010. All submissions for the proceedings should be in Microsoft Word (.doc). Submissions for presentation at the conference should be in PowerPoint (.ppt) format, and delivered on either a USB memory stick or CDROM or posted for download on a web site of your choice. For further information about the conference please go to http://www.svhfs.org Thank you, Robin Midgett K4IDC 2010 Program Chair, SVHFS [ANS thanks SVHFS for the above information] /EX SB SAT @ AMSAT $ANS-305.03 500th School Contact AMSAT News Service Bulletin 305.03 From AMSAT HQ SILVER SPRING, MD. November 1, 2009 To All RADIO AMATEURS BID: $ANS-305.03 ARISS celebrates 500th school space contact ARISS Chairman Gaston Bertels, ON4WF noted that on Tuesday, 27 October 2009, ISS Commander Frank De Winne, ON1DWN answered questions from students participating to a venue at the brand new Copernic Science Center in Warsaw, Poland. This was the 500th School Contact since ARISS began operations in the year 2000. Schools in all continents benefit from ARISS educative School Contacts. This telebridge contact was operated by ARISS ground station VK4KHZ located in Glenden, Queensland, Australia. At the end of the contact, Frank thanked Shane Lynd VK4KHZ - for the many ARISS telebridge contacts he'd already performed. Shane shares these thanks with his colleagues of the 11 ARISS telebridge ground stations which cover all five continents. October 15, 2009 students in Gao, Mali talked with UNICEF good will ambassador Frank De Winne onboard the ISS and 23 October, students in Mbour, Senegal got answers to their questions, direct from space. During the same orbit, Frank De Winne also talked with students in Ieper, Belgium. Audio recordings of the Warsaw and Ieper school contacts are available at http://www.ariss-eu.org/archive.htm. ARISS is an international educational outreach program partnering the participating space agencies, NASA, Russian Space Agency, ESA, CNES, JAXA, and CSA, with the AMSAT and IARU organizations from participating countries. ARISS offers an opportunity for students to experience the excitement of Amateur Radio by talking directly with crewmembers onboard the International Space Station. Teachers, parents and communities see, first hand, how Amateur Radio and crewmembers on ISS can energize youngsters' interest in science, technology and learning. [ANS thanks ARISS Chairman Gaston Bertels, ON4WF and SouthGate for the above information] /EX SB SAT @ AMSAT $ANS-305.04 LUSAT-1 Silent AMSAT News Service Bulletin 305.04 From AMSAT HQ SILVER SPRING, MD. November 1, 2009 To All RADIO AMATEURS BID: $ANS-305.04 LUSAT-1 Silent AMSAT-Argentina reported LUSAT-1, LO-19 stopped transmitting CW telemetry on 437.125 MHz around October 20. Ignacio, LU1ESY reported he last re- ceived a signal on October 11 after which he noted a drift in the down- link frequency beyond the expected doppler shift. AMSAT-Argentina says, "We hope to re-live LUSAT to allow him to cele- brate its 20 years in space next January 23. We welcome any reception reports!" [ANS thanks AMSAT-Argentina for the above information] /EX SB SAT @ AMSAT $ANS-305.05 ARISS Status AMSAT News Service Bulletin 305.05 From AMSAT HQ SILVER SPRING, MD. October 26, 2009 To All RADIO AMATEURS BID: $ANS-305.05 1. Recent & Upcoming School Contacts An Amateur Radio on the International Space Station (ARISS) contact has been completed with Copernicus Science Centre in Warsaw, Poland on Tuesday, October 27 at 09:33 UTC via telebridge station VK4KHZ in Australia. The centre organized a student competition for naming the asteroids, using rules of the science naming process. This month the winners travelled to Warsaw for the competition finale and will take part in the ARISS event. Sherbrooke Community School in Sassafras, Victoria, Australia has been completed for an Amateur Radio on the International Space Station (ARISS) contact on Wednesday, October 28 at 07:13 UTC. This will be a telebridge contact with station W6SRJ in California. The school fosters student participation and the advancement of amateur radio in the community. It operates Sherbrooke Community Club station, VK3KID. The school invited representatives from neighboring schools to pose questions to the astronauts and asked its sister schools in China and Bhutan to also submit questions for students to ask the ISS crew. David Thompson Middle School (DTMS) in Calgary, Alberta, Canada has been completed for an Amateur Radio on the International Space Station (ARISS) contact on Friday, October 30 at 21:12 UTC via station LU8YY in Argentina. DTMS and the University of Calgary's science department will collaborate on this event. 2. Italian Students Contact Astronaut Frank De Winne via ARISS On Tuesday, October 20, students attending Istituto Comprensivo "Romualdo TRIFONE" in Montecorvino Rovella, Salerno, Italy participated in an Amateur Radio on the International Space Station (ARISS) contact with Frank DeWinne, ON1DWN on the ISS. To prepare for the contact, teachers partnered with astrophysicists of the Astronomical Observatory "Giancamillo Glorious" in M. Rovella and the local amateur radio group ARI Salerno. Assistance was provided by the amateur radio station in "Alighieri Trevigi" School, located in Casale Monferrato, Italy. The school used a combination of a direct and telebridge contact to avoid local obscurations. An audience of more than 40 (Casale Monferrato) and 450 ( Montecorvino Rovella) students, teachers and visitors gathered for the event and the webcast received over 500 connections. Regional television, local media and newspapers covered the news. 3. ARISS Contact with Senegal Students On Friday, October 23, C. E. M. IV in Mbour, Senegal experienced an Amateur Radio on the International Space Station (ARISS) contact with Frank De Winne, ON1DWN on the ISS. Students asked twenty questions of the astronaut. Swiss astronaut Claude Nicollier, HB9CN also participated in a videoconference with the youth. C. E. M. IV is a technical college and has formed a scientific club at the school based on new technologies. 4. De Winne has ARISS Contact with Ieper Students Students from VTI Ieper in Ieper, West-Vlaanderen, Belgium spoke with Frank DeWinne, ON1DWN via an Amateur Radio on the International Space Station (ARISS) contact on Friday, October 23. Telebridge station VK4KHZ in Australia provided the connection. Twenty questions were asked and answered in front of a large audience including several reporters. The school recently built a replica of the plane, 'Mourane Parasol' which Guynemer (a French pilot) flew during World War I and incorporated the ARISS contact as a feature event in their celebration of 100 years of aviation. 5. Astronaut Jeff Williams has ARISS Contact with Arctic School On Friday, October 23, students from Samuel Hearne Secondary School in Inuvik, Northwest Territories, Canada experienced an Amateur Radio on the International Space Station (ARISS) contact with Expedition 21 astronaut Jeffrey Williams, KD5TVQ. This was a telebridge contact via ground station W6SRJ in California. At the school's request, ARISS representatives visited the school and classrooms prior to the contact to talk about amateur radio and the ISS. Six hundred people attended the event and watched as the students asked Williams 22 questions about life and work in space. CBC (Canadian Broadcasting Corporation) Radio and the local and area press covered the event. The school is located very near the Arctic Ocean which makes this the most northerly ARISS contact to date. 6. Canadian Bel Ayr Pathfinders Speak with Robert Thirsk via ARISS An Amateur Radio on the International Space Station (ARISS) contact took place on Saturday, October 24 between Bel Ayr Pathfinders in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia, Canada and Robert Thirsk, VA3CSA on the ISS via telebridge station W6SRJ in California. Thirsk answered 17 questions posed to him by the students as an audience of 160 gathered for the event, including the media (CBC, CTV, a community television station, a radio station and a local newspaper). The Pathfinders that participated in the ARISS contact earned Galactic Adventures badges and will share this experience with other Girl Guides of all ages. 7. ARISSat-1 Meeting Held The ARISSat-1 Team met in Phoenix, Arizona over the October 23 -25 weekend to assemble and test the integration of the various satellite components. The team has also been compiling voice messages to be included on ARISSat and has been preparing for the Safety Review meeting to be held on Thursday, October 29. 8. ARISS International Meeting Held An Amateur Radio on the International Space Station (ARISS) Team meeting was held on Tuesday, October 20. Topics of discussions included a status on the Columbus module antennas and an ARISSat-1 update. See: http://www.rac.ca/ariss/arisstel2009-10-20.htm [ANS thanks Carol, KB3LKI, for the above information] /EX 73, This week's ANS Editor, Dee Interdonato, NB2F nb2f at amsat dot org

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AO-7 telemetry request: Pre-1981 and 2009
by DeYoung James 01 Nov '09

01 Nov '09

Greetings, I am looking to obtain good quality telemetry from AO-7's 435.1-MHz RTTY telemetry event during February and March 2009. I woud appreciate receiving good quality raw RTTY telemetry. I am especially interested in the time period before 2009 March 3 and after 2009 March 6. Telemetry collected between about 0 hours UTC and 12 hours UTC would be especially useful from any of the 2009 February/March time period. Good quality telemetry is defined as being collected continuosly for at least 4 minutes during a pass. If you have already "published" your telemetry to the AMSAT-BB or to DK3WN's web blog I already have your data so there is no need to resend. Please send any unpublished RTTY telemetry here to the AMSAT-BB. If anyone has any AO-7 RTTY telemetry from the "early days", before 1981 I would really love to get that data! If you only have it in paper form or on punched cards I would like to get it. I would be glad to put it in machine readable form and return the originals and the data to you. Thank you very much for your efforts and interest. Jim, N8OQ

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