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Charles trying SSTV, but stuck
by andy thomas 04 Apr '09

04 Apr '09

SSTV start tones just heard (1745z approx.) on 145.800, but no completed pix. Several attempts made. Previous pass- Charles worked HA stations again - HA2MR, HA8TM I think (Tomasz maria) and others, in ?Hungarian, from quite early in his footprint over Hungary. andy G0SFJ

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AO-51 Pass 1359 UTC 4 April 2009 Recording Failed
by Kent Frazier 04 Apr '09

04 Apr '09

I just discovered that my digital recorder failed to record the AO-51 pass today at 1539 UTC. apparently, the external microphone has stopped working. I did not make any written notes of the contacts I made as I usually do this later using the recordings. I made contacts with WD9EWK, W7JPI and N5AFV. If anyone has a recording of this pass they would be willing to share please contact me. Thanks, Kent -- 73, Kent K5KNT AMSAT #36765 ARRL

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Fargo Hamfest
by Gary "Joe" Mayfield 04 Apr '09

04 Apr '09

It still looks like I will be going to Fargo for the Hamfest on April 18th. Is there any place I can down load some info handouts and/or membership forms? If the weather allows I may also demo the FM birds that are available. Help is always appreciated! 73, Joe kk0sd

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WD9EWK @ Tucson AZ hamfest...
by Patrick STODDARD (WD9EWK/VA7EWK) 04 Apr '09

04 Apr '09

Hello! I am at the hamfest in Tucson AZ, and realized I forgot to mention where I will be lurking on VO-52. Look for me on the downlink around 145.910-145.915 MHz USB. I like to be a little higher in the passband, as not to bother those who are closer to the center of it. I have a very shallow VO-52 pass at 1553-1601 UTC, with maximum elevation of 7 degrees. The following pass at 1727-1740 UTC is much better for me, with maximum elevation of 71 degrees. 73 from Tucson! Patrick WD9EWK/VA7EWK http://www.wd9ewk.net/

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(no subject)
by ps8rf ps8 04 Apr '09

04 Apr '09

The team of Teresina DX Group is preparing a DXpedition to the Canary Island ( IOTA 072 DIB MA-05 DFB MA-11 ) on the coast of Piaui , Brazil. Grid Locator: GI97bf. Will be starting the 16:00 UTC the day 29 april and end 3 May 2009. The operations include bands from 160 to 10 meters (SSB, CW, PSK31 and RTTY), including 6 meters, 144 MHz ( SSB and FM ) and is the type of satellites ( SSB / FM ): AO-7 ( A and B ), FO-29, AO-51, VO-52, SO-50 and ISS in repeater mode if active. Satellite Station: TS 2000 X, TM-D710, Antena Omni 1/4 for 10 m, VHF Cross Yagi 7 elem. UHF Cross yagi 8 elem and rotator. QSL via PS8DX - qrz.com The Team PS8BBC, PS8DX, PS8ET, PS8FSM, PS8HF, PS8JN, PS8NF, PS8PY, PS8RF,PS8TV. 73 Piraja, PS8RF spacesat.blogpsot.com ( in portuguese ) _________________________________________________________________ Faça já uma busa e ganhe um wink do Messenger. Está esperando o que? É grátis! http://www.ibud.com.br/

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WD9EWK from DM52 and DM53 tomorrow afternoon/evening
by Patrick STODDARD (WD9EWK/VA7EWK) 03 Apr '09

03 Apr '09

Hello! I'm in Tucson AZ tonight, in advance of tomorrow morning's hamfest. I will not have to hurry back to Phoenix after the hamfest, so I'm going to make a nice drive home after the hamfest - 300 miles/500km! I am planning to head toward grid DM53 in eastern Arizona. I am confident I will be out in that area for two AO-51 passes tomorrow evening (0055-0109 and 0236-0247 UTC), possibly parking on the line between grids DM52 and DM53. Since it will probably be a 2-hour non-stop drive from Tucson to reach DM53, and at least an hour to get to a place in DM52 where I can stop and operate, it is possible that the first AO-27 pass I have at 2030 UTC will be from DM42 (the same grid as the hamfest). I am not sure I can make it to DM53 for any of the AO-27 or SO-50 passes during the afternoon, but should be in DM52 for some of those passes. Although I am traveling with my little laptop, I have already printed the pass predictions for the FM satellites and VO-52 for the day. I also have made notes to know where on my drive I will be in DM52 and then DM53, so I don't need to run a mapping program on the laptop or rely on a GPS map while driving. For all of my Saturday activity - at the hamfest in Tucson, and on the road in the afternoon/evening - I will be happy to QSL these contacts. Just e-mail me directly with the pertinent details for our QSO(s), and I'll get a card out to you. If I haven't sent out my cards from other demonstrations and activity in the last few weeks, I can add any cards from tomorrow to the envelope heading your way. 73! Patrick WD9EWK/VA7EWK - currently in Tucson, Arizona http://www.wd9ewk.net/

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Implementation of Slow Scan TV on a Weather Balloon.
by Nathaniel Bonton 03 Apr '09

03 Apr '09

Hello AMSAT Community, I am Nathaniel Bonton, the Sensor's subsystem leader for the Balloon III project. This is a project of the C.A.P.E (Cajun Advanced Picosatellite Experiment) organization located at the University of Louisiana at Lafayette. The Balloon III project is designing, programming and launching of a weather balloon to be released from the Lake Charles, La weather station. There are many different implementations such as: temperature sensors, slow scan TV, etc. This brings me to the purpose of this post. I would like to ask anyone if they know of any one that was able to implement a slow scan TV on a weather balloon and if it is even feasible. Thank you for your help and input.

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Satellite frequency assignment
by Kelby Davis 03 Apr '09

03 Apr '09

How are frequencies chosen or assigned for new amateur satellites? Is there a coordinating committee or some guide line? I'm interested in the vhf uplink and uhf downlink.

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NA1SS silent but he worked HA on previous pass
by andy thomas 03 Apr '09

03 Apr '09

NA1SS silent on 145.800 this last pass, but heard working HA1KCS, KF, HA5KHC, calling Budapest, in english and unidentified language ?Hungarian on previous pass (about 1545u), as if by sked. 73 de andy g0sfj

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off topic: space station of another kind
by Bill Booth 03 Apr '09

03 Apr '09

Sorry to be off topic a bit maybe (we are all space fans one way or another) but I am wanting to help a friend ..... The small town of Vulcan Alberta here in Canada is working to get the first screening of the new soon to be released Startrek movie in Vulcan. There is a lot of movie and professional people behind this cause, being led by Dana Dickens, the Vulcan Tourism Director. This group was created as part of a campaign to bring the World Premiere (or even a sneak peak) of the new Star Trek movie to Vulcan, Alberta (population 1,942) in May 2009. At least check out the web site below to see how dedicated this town is to Bulcan and the Star Trek concept. To play an active part in this process you can use facebook to check out the group and its process to date. The Facebook location is: "Star Trek XI - Help bring Spock home to Vulcan, Alberta" The Vulcan town site is: http://www.vulcantourism.com If you can help in anyway or would like to add your support, I am sure that Dana would appreciate the input. Again sorry for the off topic ..... but in our hearts we are all Trekies..... Bill Booth VE3NXK Sundridge ON, Canada 79.23.37 W x 45.46.18 N FN05ns Visit my weather WebCam at http://www.almaguin.com/wxcurrent/weather.html Organ and Tissue Donation - The Gift of Life Talk to your family. Your decision can make a difference.

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help with amp
by vu2bgs . 02 Apr '09

02 Apr '09

Dear Nick I could help with the amp you are designing . Best Regards Kumar VU2BGS

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SatPc32 and AEA ST-1
by David 02 Apr '09

02 Apr '09

Greetings. Has anyone used the AEA ST-1 with SatPc32 and if so which of the listed rotor drivers did you use, or is there a separated driver that has to be used. I am looking at upgrading my system from DOS to windows 98SE that I have on a spare lap top. Thanks for any help. Dave VA7DG

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KiwiSat's Updated Status
by Bill Ress 02 Apr '09

02 Apr '09

Hello all, The status of New Zealand's AMSAT-ZL - KiwiSat - has just been updated. Check out their steady march to a launch at: http://kiwisat.org/index.html Regards...Bill - N6GHz

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SSTV Clarification
by Frank H. Bauer 02 Apr '09

02 Apr '09

All, I wanted to clarify some statements made by Miles, based on where ARISS was when I stepped down. In his e-mail he states: ----------------------- SSTV Status: We have two SSTV systems on ISS. One is the Kenwood VCH1 sstv microphone. This is the system which th4 crew has been using the most. The system only runs on AA batteries at this time due to flight safety limitations. The second system is the Marex Software system called SpaceCam1. This system will run manually for fully automatic. The software system has not been used much because of a problem with the VOX cable that goes to the D700 transceiver. When the Vox cable is used the radio sticks in the Transmitting mode until 3-minute watchdog timer expires. ARISS has tried two different cables with the same results. The Vox gets its power from the D700 and it appears the dc power has too much RF and is causing Vox circuit to keep the radio stuck transmitting. Marex is proposing a completely different VOC using that has been tested extensively. ---------------------- The ARISS-provided VC-H1 currently does run on AA batteries. The use of AA batteries was not due to flight safety limitations at all. Given the tight schedule that we had for Richard Garriott's flight and the need to fly a hardware-based SSTV system, we concentrated on certifying the VC-H1 with the understanding that there was a surplus of AA batteries on ISS. On ISS, batteries for critical functions are taken out of service and replaced before they are fully used up. These partially-used batteries can easily be used for non-critical devices like the VC-H1. The ARISS team is working on a battery eliminator (power supply) for the VC-H1 that will be flown at a later date. There are 3 SSTV systems on board, one hardware system (VC-H1) and two software-based systems, MMSSTV and SpaceCam. The primary rationale for making the VC-H1 prime is that the ARISS team gets very limited use (read as: almost no use) of an on-board computer. So the SSTV operations over the past few years was nearly zero. Only when the VC-H1 was introduced in October 2008 did SSTV on ISS really take off. Some self-interference issues have been observed on the software-based system that were not observed on the ground prior to flight. As of right now, it is unclear what is causing this issue. The ARISS team has not had an opportunity to fully debug this issue on-orbit. (It is very hard to get a computer and the crew time at the same time) So I would not speculate what the issue is. Also, there are some subtle differences in the radio system on-board ISS as compared to the ground-based equivalents. Any proposals for new amateur radio hardware and software systems need to be approved by the ARISS project selection and use committee. They then need to be presented to the space agencies. The space agencies then determine if there is volume/power/mass available on-board for the system and give the ARISS team a yes/no answer as to whether they are willing to fly the equipment. The proposal then needs to get a final concurence from the ARISS international delegates to move forward as an official project. Miles' proposal (above) has not gone through that process yet. I hope this clarifies. 73, Frank Bauer, KA3HDO

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Dayton Rooms
by Martha 02 Apr '09

02 Apr '09

The AMSAT block for rooms at Dayton is now filled. Don't forget to register for the AMSAT-TAPR dinner Friday night. All the information is on the AMSAT website. Look on the left-hand side and click the box that says Dayton 2009. -- 73- Martha

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Last call for Satellite contacts from ZF2AE/ZF8 Little Cayman
by Adrian Engele 02 Apr '09

02 Apr '09

Fellow AMSAT operators, I will wrapping up my stay in Little Cayman. I am heading back tomorrow to Grand Cayman EK99kh until April 8th. I hope to be on following last passes today and tomorrow morning before flying out. If there is any interest in FO-29 and VU-52. Please let me know via email I can try to get on before 10PM CDT tonight. There have been only a handful of operators on those birds and it takes considerable time to set up all the gear and laptop. All times are UTC for my location in ZF: Thursday: SO-504/2/2009 20:09:36 20:22:46 SO-504/2/2009 21:51:02 22:02:10 AO-514/2/2009 22:52:49 23:06:14 AO-514/3/2009 00:32:45 00:43:56 Friday: AO-514/3/2009 11:11:13 11:25:57 Hope to see some western USA operators on this afternoon on the SO-50 pass. See you on the birds! Adrian AA5UK ZF2AE/ZF8

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QSLs for my recent demonstrations and trips...
by Patrick STODDARD (WD9EWK/VA7EWK) 02 Apr '09

02 Apr '09

Hi! After some delay, I have printed and started sending out QSL cards for all of my recent demonstrations and presentations: 17-23 February 2009: Yuma AZ hamfest, XE2/WD9EWK from Baja California, and assorted stops in DM22 and DM32 around this time. 14 March 2009: Scottsdale AZ hamfest 20 March 2009: ThunderBird Amateur Radio Club (Glendale AZ) demo 21-22 March 2009: day-trip to DM35/DM45 in northern Arizona I spent a little more time designing QSLs for two of the locations I operated from in Mexicali (Baja California) in February, and needed time to get all the cards printed. Anyone who sent me a QSL for any of these events will have an envelope going to the post office tomorrow, and more cards will go out over the next few days. Again, if anyone worked me during any of these events and wants to receive a QSL card, please send me an e-mail directly with the QSO details. If you're in the log, you'll get a card. For some QSOs, I may include an SASE so I can get your QSL card - I'm starting to work toward a VUCC from Baja California. 73! Patrick WD9EWK/VA7EWK http://www.wd9ewk.net/

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Rotator Yaesu G-5400B bracket
by Perry Yantis 02 Apr '09

02 Apr '09

If you are going to make a new bracket, I suggest you do not make the "L" bracket. I heard that these broke easily and were replaced by a "U" bracket. I have a "U" bracket that came with my Yaesu g 5400 rotor. You can see a picture of this in the Yaesu 5500 rotor manual that you can download from the yaesu website. I have measured mine and have these measurements length =4 3/4 inches width = 4 1/4 inches Vertical ends are 2 3/8 inches high Holes are 1/2 and 3/4 inches in from the ends of the plate. (you will have to mark these with your rotor to be sure). Holes are 3/4 inch in diameter. There is also rubber inserts/spacers in the mounting holes. Slot in the middle of the bracket is 3 inches x 3/4 inches centered in the middle of the plate. It may be easier to just order one from your local amateur radio store from Yaesu. My manuals for the 5400 and 5500 do not give part numbers. Hope this helps Perry WB8OTH

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Re: Rotator Yaesu G-5400B
by jrivett＠drivehq.com 02 Apr '09

02 Apr '09

Hi Enzo, I could give you measurements for the L-bracket on a Kenpro G-5500A rotator if you like , and if nobody else has better information. I dont know if the A and B versions are the same or not. 73 John M3RRX amsat-bb-bounces(a)amsat.org wrote: > Hi Folks, > sorry for the OT message. > I own the rotator Yaesu G-5400B which are a Azimuth and elevation rotators. > I had enclosed with the pack when I bought it an "L" bracket. > Unfortunately due to maintenance I have lost the Bracket. > Please is there anybody which own one and can pass me all the measures > So I can build a new one? I need the measures of the "L" bracket and the > right > Positions of the holes to fix the two rotators. > Any help will be really appreciated. > Thanks in advance > > 73 de Enzo IK8OZV > EasyLog 5 BetaTester > EasyLog PDA BetaTester > WinBollet BetaTester > D.C.I. CheckPoint Regione Campania > Skype: ik8ozv8520 > > > > > *************************************** > ***** GSM +39 338 9749786 ***** > ***** SMS +39 338 9749786 ***** > ***** FAX +39 328 7244294 ***** > *** 2nd e-mail: vimone(a)tin.it *** > *************************************** > > > _______________________________________________ > 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 > > > > ------------------------------------------------------------------------ > > No virus found in this incoming message. > Checked by AVG. > Version: 7.5.557 / Virus Database: 270.11.32 - Release Date: 30/03/2009 00:00 >

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Hudson Valley Satcom group net Tonight on Echolink at 8 PM EST
by Cotejaune2＠aol.com 02 Apr '09

02 Apr '09

Hello all on the board. Its time for our 66 edition of the Hudson Valley Satcom group Net tonight at 8 PM EST. The Echolink node is n2eyh-l. This is only our second net using Echolink so bear with us until we get the bugs out. Please join us and share your satellite knowledge with us. Hope to hear toy there. 73 Gary WA2AQH **************Feeling the pinch at the grocery store? Make dinner for $10 or less. (http://food.aol.com/frugal-feasts?ncid=emlcntusfood00000001)

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design help
by Nick 02 Apr '09

02 Apr '09

Hi AMSATERS The CAPE team at UL is designing a 2 watt amplifier and needs little technical help. If you have the skill sets to answer a few emails please respond to me off line Thanks Nick k5qxj

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Power Transistors
by robert sondack 02 Apr '09

02 Apr '09

Hello to everyone! I am searching for two Motorola MRF 309 power transistors available at decent price.My amplifier built on the EB-67 bulletin (432 mHz)just passed away .I found a source for those transitors but they were selling for the price of a complete used amplifier! Thanks in advance and 73s to all. Robert VE2ASL.

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Fwd: Information Request
by Martha 02 Apr '09

02 Apr '09

I received this email from Tore and can not answer it. He gave me permission to post it on the bulletin board. If someone can help him, please respond to his personal email. ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: AMSAT Website <www(a)amsat.org> Date: Mon, Mar 30, 2009 at 3:57 PM Subject: Information Request To: martha(a)amsat.org This message originated from the AMSAT website Sender: Tore Jönsson Email: sm0ori(a)swipnet.se Host: h135n1fls33o828.telia.com Subject: Information Request Message: Is Digital Disk with WISP32 Software a WISP that is tested on VISTA? (end of message) Problems with this message? Email to w2gps(a)amsat.org -- 73- Martha

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WD9EWK @ Tucson AZ hamfest (Saturday 4/3)
by Patrick STODDARD (WD9EWK/VA7EWK) 02 Apr '09

02 Apr '09

Hi! I will have an AMSAT table at the Radio Society of Tucson's "Desert- Fest '09" hamfest on Saturday, 3 April 2009, in Tucson AZ. The hamfest is at the Kino Sports Complex, east of the I-10 freeway on Ajo Way - the same location as the Old Pueblo Radio Club's hamfest in October. The hamfest opens at 0600 local (1300 UTC), and goes until 1130 local (1830 UTC). More information about the hamfest can be found at: http://www.tucsonhamfest.com/ During the hamfest, WD9EWK will be on FM satellites and VO-52 for demonstrations during those passes. This hamfest is located in grid DM42me. If you hear me on any of those passes, please give me a call. I always appreciate stations that show up and call me during these events, as that makes the demonstrations a success for those watching and listening to the activity on the radio. After the hamfest, depending on my work scheduling for the weekend, I *may* be able to travel away from Tucson to either the DM51/DM52 or DM52/DM53 grid boundaries in southeastern Arizona. This will probably be a "game time" decision, and I will post my intentions here once I am certain I will - or will not - have to return to Phoenix to work on Saturday evening. Thanks in advance, and 73! Patrick WD9EWK/VA7EWK http://www.wd9ewk.net/

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U.S. Satellite Makers
by Clint Bradford 01 Apr '09

01 Apr '09

Interesting article on state of U.S. commercial satellite industry ... http://www.nytimes.com/2009/04/02/science/space/02export.html?_r=1&ref=glob… Clint Bradford, K6LCS / KAF3359 909-241-7666

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K8YSE/mobile
by n3tl＠bellsouth.net 01 Apr '09

01 Apr '09

Thanks to John, K8YSE, for making the effort to activate multiple grids this afternoon and evening (April 1st) that we don't hear on the satellites all that often. On his way north from Florida, K8YSE/M worked passes of AO-27 and AO-51 mobile and portable from EM90, EM91, EM92 and EM93. I am very grateful for the chance to work some new grids. Thanks again, John. I plan to return that favor whenever I can. 73 to all, Tim - N3TL Athens, Ga. - EM84ha

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Live downlink to ON4ISS heard
by andy thomas 01 Apr '09

01 Apr '09

Heard the 1755u downlink tonight 5/9 and recorded on my cassette (K7 if you're francophone!). And converted to .wav too. Also I have3 sstv pictures from last night ( varying qualit, some distance away from me, over the pond). Great to see the ISS in full ARISS mode! 73 de andy G0SFJ

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Effects of wind farms on fixed link systems and telemetry devices
by m5aka＠yahoo.co.uk 01 Apr '09

01 Apr '09

Although not directly related to satellite working this report, released by the UK regulator Ofcom, may be of interest from the viewpoint of links to sats near the horizon. One of the frequencies tested was 436 MHz. Wind Farm interference http://www.southgatearc.org/news/april2009/windfarm_interference.htm 73 Trevor M5AKA AMSAT-UK Colloquium Friday July 24th to Sunday July 26th 2009 at the University of Manchester, England: http://www.uk.amsat.org/colloquium ----

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Re: ISS SSTV Photos
by Matt Bennett 01 Apr '09

01 Apr '09

Anyone hosting a site for all these SSTV photos? Would be nice to collect them all in one place! 73, Matt KF6RTB --- On Tue, 3/31/09, racer5039 <racer5039(a)q.com> wrote: > From: racer5039 <racer5039(a)q.com> > Subject: [amsat-bb] ISS SSTV Photos > To: "AMSAT BB" <amsat-bb(a)amsat.org> > Date: Tuesday, March 31, 2009, 2:00 PM > I was able to catch 3 nice photos > from the ISS as it passed over this afternoon. > In the middle of one of them, the antennas where resetting > the the other side, but still got most of it. > Is there some way of "fixing them up" after the down load? > It looks like the others are much smoother than the ones I > got. > Now if I could only catch them on the repeater....someday. > Marv. > N0FJP > _______________________________________________ > 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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OH8MBN -3000 lOGS. AJ9K -2000 lOGS.
by TERRY BROMLEY 31 Mar '09

31 Mar '09

Mika, OH8MBN, congratulations on reaching 3000 + logs on the AO-7 Logbook. Also Dan, AJ9K on reaching 2000 + logs. Allways a pleasure in our qso's, thankyou. 73s Terry G1WPR.

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ISS SSTV Photos
by racer5039 31 Mar '09

31 Mar '09

I was able to catch 3 nice photos from the ISS as it passed over this afternoon. In the middle of one of them, the antennas where resetting the the other side, but still got most of it. Is there some way of "fixing them up" after the down load? It looks like the others are much smoother than the ones I got. Now if I could only catch them on the repeater....someday. Marv. N0FJP

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Dayton
by Martha 31 Mar '09

31 Mar '09

I have 5 rooms left in the AMSAT block for Dayton. I have to send the list to the hotel in 2 weeks, So if you are planning on staying with us, please call me as soon as possible (301-589-6062) -- 73- Martha - AMSAT Manager

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First SSTV Rx
by Kent Frazier 31 Mar '09

31 Mar '09

Hi all, After reading some of the posts about the SSTV on AO-51 I decided to give it a try. I downloaded and installed MMSSTV and waited for a pass. There was a good 40 degree pass over San Angelo, Texas beginning at about 00:14 UTC. I connected my radio's data jack to my computer with my USB adapter and recorded the pass with my digital voice recorder. Lucky I did as nothing showed up on the computer via the data jack connection. I used my Elk Antenna to receive the signals. After the pass I brought everything back into the house and connected the voice recorder's ear jack to the computer's mic jack. After adjusting the volume so MMSSTV wasn't complaining about an overload I ran the recording. MMSSTV was in Auto Rx Mode and changed to Robot 36 as it received the information. The image isn't very clear, but at least I was able to receive something. If anyone would care to look at the image and help me identify why it is not clearer it would be appreciated. It has been uploaded to my photobucket account at the following URL: http://s226.photobucket.com/albums/dd316/badfrog88/Amateur%20Radio/?action=… -- 73, Kent K5KNT AMSAT #36765 ARRL

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ISS transmitting SSTV
by D. Craig Fox 31 Mar '09

31 Mar '09

Greetings all. ISS just passed 10 mins ago transmitting a SSTV image of NA1SS. Not sure if I can post this with a .jpeg image attached, but it is attached for anyone that wants to see what we received here in SoCal on MMSSTV. 73's Craig N6RSX <<Copy of IMG_0462.jpg>> NOTICE: This communication may contain privileged or other confidential information. If you are not the intended recipient of this communication, or an employee or agent responsible for delivering this communication to the intended recipient, please advise the sender by reply email and immediately delete the message and any attachments without copying or disclosing the contents. Thank you.

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wsjt - anyone got it working?
by Gordon JC Pearce MM3YEQ 31 Mar '09

31 Mar '09

I've been looking at wsjt for EME stuff, but I just can't get it to work. It won't compile, throwing strings of errors, and the binary package crashes immediately on startup. Emails to K1JT's arrl.net address don't seem to be answered (although perhaps he's busy). Any thoughts? Gordon MM3YEQ

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Internet via Dish
by Dave 30 Mar '09

30 Mar '09

Hi group- I have a need to look into getting high-speed internet via satellite. Any suggestions from the group? Dish Network? Dave

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Re: Live ARISS web TV broadcast - Cambridge, UK
by Ciaran Morgan 30 Mar '09

30 Mar '09

Folks, Many thanks to all of you who watched the live stream of the Parkside ARISS contact and who sent your best wishes. I have recorded contacts watching from Puerto Rico India Netherlands upstate New York Canada Marshall Space Flight Center Johnson Space Center And many, many in the UK (including non amateurs !!) We are working on a video of the contact which we will release hopefully - it was a late night after the teardown and travelling home! I would appreciate comments on the stream itself - we hope to make this a regular part of future ARISS contacts in the UK. Regards Ciaran Morgan M0XTD

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AO-7 milestone QSOs
by k3szh＠netzero.net 30 Mar '09

30 Mar '09

With 660 stations using Emily's logger worldwide 24 stations have made the 1000 plus list of QSOs. Five of those stations eclipsed the the 2000 mark. AJ9K Dan (2001) with his mixed CW & SSB N3TE Steve (2045)using his smooth CW skills 9A2SB Zlatko (2103) always with a great signal OH8MBN Mika (3000) steady as a rock IN REMEMBRANCE OF A SILENT KEY SV1BSX Mak made his last entry March 14, 2009 (2109) QSOs - he will be missed by all of us and his love of AO-7 The AO-7 friendly group salute you with our antennas pointed straight up. 73s Joe K3SZH AMSAT 3788 ____________________________________________________________ Click here to find the perfect picture with our powerful photo search features. http://thirdpartyoffers.netzero.net/TGL2241/fc/BLSrjpYR2bnWIUXDdn4czVB3rfGu…

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Re: Nothing heard GO-32
by Mike Rupprecht 30 Mar '09

30 Mar '09

Hi All, it seems that GO-32 crashed again and is now again in a reloading process. Heard heavy download traffic in the range of control station. GO-32 was sending a pretty old beacon format (47 byte length) -> TechSat-V4.2. New format is : 49 byte length -> TechRam1V9.87 [47 Bytes KISS Frame (without CRC)] 1 > C0 00 0A 0B 15 00 8C 00 AB 3B B9 49 54 65 63 68 53 61 74 2D 21 > 56 34 2E 32 00 70 00 00 00 00 40 08 10 00 40 00 04 00 00 00 41 > 00 00 4D 0E 03 00 C0 À.....Œ.«;¹ITechSat-V4.2.p....@[email protected]...À 30.03.2009 18:10:27 UTC Key : 8C 00 ASCII Header : TechSat-V4.2 Statusbits [1] : 0111.0000 0000.0000 (70 00h) Statusbits [2] : 0000.0000 0000.0000 (00h) choosen RAM : 1 Attidude State : 4 Start Datasegment : 2112 (08 40h) PIC Vector : 16 (10h) Start Codesegment : 64 (40h) Power State : 0 Power Current : 0.00 A Power VBattery : 14.59 V Power AH Counter : 3 Does someone have contact to the control team in Israel? 73, Mike DK3WN -----Ursprüngliche Nachricht----- Von: Mark L. Hammond [mailto:[email protected]] Gesendet: Sonntag, 29. März 2009 14:21 An: Mike Rupprecht Betreff: Nothing heard GO-32 Hi Mike! Nothing heard from GO-32 right now. Strange...when is last time you heard it? From your satblog, it looks like Friday? 73, Mark L. Hammond [N8MH]

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Internet via Dish?
by John Marranca, Jr 30 Mar '09

30 Mar '09

My boss used to have "DirectPC". Whether pr not it's still available today...I couldn't say. But circa 2004 when he had it, it was pretty cool. He was able to connect at minimum 256 KB/s in a rural area. Good Luck. John KB2HSH -- _______________________________ John Marranca, Jr PBX Technician/Shop Steward CWA Local 1122 BN Systems, Inc Orchard Park, NY (716)972-2006

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Re: Live ARISS web TV broadcast - Cambridge, UK
by Alan Sieg WB5RMG 30 Mar '09

30 Mar '09

Excellent job folks ... I went around the building here at MSFC and got several folks watching. Very good show !! Thanks /;^) -- <- Licensed in 1976, WB5RMG = Alan Sieg * AMSAT#20554 -> <- http://www.somenet.net * http://wb5rmg.somenet.net -> <- http://www.linkedin.com/in/alansieg * My 'Day Job' ->

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NASA Approved Lacing Tape Needed
by Bill Ress 30 Mar '09

30 Mar '09

Hello all, I'm working with an Amateur satellite team that has reached the stage where lacing of the satellite wiring harness in fast upon them. We're looking for about 100 feet or so of lacing tape which is NASA approved. An approved source is from Gudebrod for their 18DPTH (per MIL-T-43435B Type II Size 3 Finish C). They current have a 6 to 8 week lead time and a 8 spool (1500 feet per spool minimum). Other NASA approved sources would be acceptable such as Federal Mogue HT-30TVS - I think!! If you have any leads on obtaining this material, please contact me off list. Regards...Bill - N6GHz

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AMSAT Journal
by Kent Frazier 29 Mar '09

29 Mar '09

Is the AMSAT Journal web page (http://www.amsat.org/amsat-new/journal/) correct in that the current issue is November/December 2008? If not, when was the last issue mailed, as I haven't received any since the November/December 2008 issue. Also is there any way to order backissues? I can't seem to find any of the other 2008 issues. I'm asking as my magazine delivery has been rather unreliable lately. -- 73, Kent K5KNT AMSAT #36765 ARRL

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info for WB7QXU Mike
by w7lrd＠comcast.net 29 Mar '09

29 Mar '09

Mike asked me to get some information for his satellite efforts. He is not yet on the BB. What is the general consensus of egg beaters for LOE's. What is the consensus of Icom preamps, he recently got a 910. His email is WB7QXU(a)juno.com 73 Bob W7LRD

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YouTube - Morse Code: Digital mode for interplanetary communication?
by m5aka＠yahoo.co.uk 29 Mar '09

29 Mar '09

I liked this YouTube video Morse Code: Digital mode for interplanetary communication? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ovIc7lkQMfY 73 Trevor M5AKA Daily Amateur Radio RSS News: http://www.southgatearc.org/ Get Daily Amateur Radio News by Email: http://tinyurl.com/ARemailnews ---- AMSAT-UK publish a quarterly newsletter OSCAR News, you can join at https://secure.amsat.org.uk/ AMSAT-UK Colloquium: http://www.uk.amsat.org/colloquium/ ----

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SSTV/ Icom- IC-910
by Peter 29 Mar '09

29 Mar '09

Hi, I have an IC-910 and I'm not able to receive SSTV when the radio is in satellite mode, has anyone worked around this problem, thank you. I'm using MMSSTV and when I attempt to transmit, I receive an e access violation and the program shuts down, any ideas? 73, Pete, WB2OQQ

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Live ARISS web TV broadcast - Cambridge, UK
by Howard Long 29 Mar '09

29 Mar '09

Folks We are going to attempt to perform a video feed from Parkside College on Monday 30 March at 17:02UTC. We are somewhat held back with lack of local Internet connectivity, but in tests today things appear OK. The URL is http://www.batc.tv, then click on the Live Events button (three down on the left). Then select "Live Stream 1 - ARISS" and push the "View Stream" button. We'll be streaming from about 16:00Z. I apologise in advance if the stream fails! We also have some evil local home powerline LAN type interference here, with one of its nasty peaks at 145.807MHz so things could be a bit scary at the start of the pass, possibly even more reason to tune in to see us fretting. 73, Howard G6LVB

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[ans] ANS-088 AMSAT Weekly Bulletins
by Dee 29 Mar '09

29 Mar '09

AMSAT NEWS SERVICE ANS-088 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: * Venus Bounce?? * Frank H. Bauer, KA3HDO, to Step Down from ARISS and AMSAT Duties * Will Marchant, KC6ROL, Appointed AMSAT’s VP-Human Space Flight * AMSAT Booth Volunteers Needed for Dayton 2009 * ARISS Status - 23 March 2009 SB SAT @ AMSAT $ANS-088.01 Venus Bounce?? AMSAT News Service Bulletin 088.01 From AMSAT HQ SILVER SPRING, MD. March 29, 2009 To All RADIO AMATEURS BID: $ANS-088.01 On March 25th, 2009 a team from the German space organisation AMSAT-DL reached another milestone on its way to an own interplanetary probe towards planet Mars. The ground station at the Bochum observatory transmitted radio signals to Venus. After traveling almost 100 million kilometers and a round trip delay of about 5 minutes, they were clearly received as echoes from the surface of Venus. Receiving planetary echoes is a première in Germany and Europe. In addition, this is the farthest distance crossed by radio amateurs, over 100 times further than echoes from the moon (EME reflexions). For receiving the EVE (Earth-Venus-Earth) reflections, an FFT analysis with an integration time of 5 minutes was used. After integrating for 2 minutes only, the reflected signals were clearly visible in the display. Despite the bad weather, signals from Venus could be detected from 1038UT on until the planet reached the local horizon. The high power amplifier which is described in the current AMSAT-DL journal has therefore passed this crucial test as a final key component for the planned P5-A Mars mission. By receiving generated echoes from Venus, the ground and command station for the Mars probe has been cleared for operational use and the AMSAT-Team is now gearing up for building the P5-A space probe. For financing the actual construction and launch, AMSAT-DL is currently in negotiation with the DLR (Deutsches Zentrum für Luft- und Raumfahrt) among others, to obtain financial support for the remaining budget of 20 Mill EUR. AMSAT-DL wants to show that low-budget interplanetary exploration is possible with its approach. More information and the link to the official press release: http://www.amsat-dl.org//index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=166&Item… The EVE experiment was repeated on Thursday, March 26th for several hours with good echoes from Venus. Morse code was used to transmit the well known „HI“ signature known from the AMSAT OSCAR satellites. 73s de DB2OS Peter Guelzow President AMSAT-DL [ANS thanks Peter, DB2OS, for the above information] /EX SB SAT @ AMSAT $ANS-088.02 Frank H. Bauer, KA3HDO to Step Down from ARISS and AMSAT Duties AMSAT News Service Bulletin 088.02 From AMSAT HQ SILVER SPRING, MD. March 29, 2009 To All RADIO AMATEURS BID: $ANS-088.02 Frank H. Bauer, KA3HDO, announced today that, effective immediately(3/24/09), he will be stepping down from all his Amateur Radio on the International Space Station (ARISS) duties. This includes his contributions to NASA Education as the ARISS program leader, his support as the Amateur Radio on the International Space Station (ARISS) International Working Group Chair, his appointment as one of two ARISS USA delegates, and as the Radio Amateur Satellite Corporation’s (AMSAT) Vice President for Human Spaceflight Programs. Mr. Bauer cited personal and professional reasons for his departure. He is currently the Chief Engineer for the Exploration Systems Mission Directorate at NASA Headquarters. This directorate is developing the next generation human spaceflight vehicles that will take NASA to the International Space Station and then to the Moon, Mars and beyond. He is also providing some backup support to the Space Operations Chief Engineer who supports the Space Shuttle and International Space Station Programs. “Work responsibilities, which have increased substantially over the past couple of years, coupled with some recent health issues within my immediate family, led me to the conclusion that I could not continue to provide the leadership and passion that has been characteristic of my past support to these amateur radio endeavors,” Mr. Bauer said. “This was a very hard decision. I will certainly miss the phenomenal ARISS international team and our mission to inspire the next generation of space explorers using ham radio as our platform. But I thought it would be best to step down at this juncture,” Bauer explained. KA3HDO continues, “Over the past 12 years, we have developed, mentored and matured an outstanding volunteer team with a wide breadth and depth. I am fully confident that they will keep the ARISS program running smoothly without missing a beat.” AMSAT President Barry Baines, WD4ASW, has tapped Will Marchant, KC6ROL, to become the next AMSAT Vice President for Human Spaceflight Programs and the AMSAT USA delegate of the ARISS International Working Group. Barry Baines stated that “AMSAT is fortunate that we have a very capable leader in Will Marchant who is intimately familiar with ARISS, our extensive human spaceflight program, and is well respected internationally.” Barry observed, “Frank’s leadership has left a significant mark on the overall ARISS program and the cooperative relationship between amateur radio, NASA and other governmental space agencies. However, Frank also ensured that his team evolved to the point where the work that he pioneered will be carried on by those that he mentored and encouraged to take on greater responsibility.” In his new role, Will Marchant will work with the other ARISS USA delegate, Rosalie White, K1STO, from the American Radio Relay League (ARRL) and the other ARISS International Delegates and the ISS Space Agencies to coordinate the development and operations of the amateur radio systems onboard the ISS. Rosalie stated that “I look forward to working with Will in his new role. He has provided outstanding leadership and support to ARISS from its very beginning, most recently as an Operations team leader. And he helped pioneer the school group mentor role as part of the Shuttle Amateur Radio Experiment (SAREX) program in the early 1990’s.” She continued, “Frank will be missed tremendously. It is incredible how much volunteer time and effort he put into ARISS educational activities; it was easy to see it was his passion.” With Mr. Bauer stepping down from the ARISS International Chairman role, the ARISS International Vice Chair, Mr. Gaston Bertels, ON4WF will become the ARISS International Chairman effective immediately. Mr. Bertels has been a leader of ARISS from its inception and serves as the Chairman of the ARISS-Europe team. Mr. Bertels has established a close relationship between ARISS and ESA, the European Space Agency. This resulted in the development and the installation of ARISS L- and S-band antennas on the nadir of Columbus, the European Space Laboratory. Mr. Bertels also chairs the ARSPEX (Amateur Radio Space Exploration) working group of the International Amateur Radio Union, Region 1. Mr. Bertels stated: "We can understand the reasons of Frank Bauer's resignation, but we also feel how difficult this decision has been. Frank has inspired a worldwide group of passionate radio amateurs, working together to a common goal. Now it is up to us to continue in the same direction and with the same spirit. That's the best farewell present we can offer Frank". Mr. Bauer’s departure today represents the culmination of over 25 years of leadership and support to amateur radio activities on human spaceflight vehicles, including NASA sponsored ham radio activities on the Shuttle, Space Station Mir, and the International Space Station. Starting in 1983, he led the Goddard Amateur Radio Club team that provided around-the clock Space Shuttle retransmissions from the WA3NAN club station. These retransmissions provided the international ham radio community up-to-the-minute information during the flight of Owen Garriott, W5LFL on STS-9 and subsequent SAREX flights. These real-time bulletins and frequent orbital element updates could only be obtained through amateur radio in the days prior to the internet. In 1991, AMSAT then President Bill Tynan, W3XO tapped Frank to be the AMSAT VP for Human Spaceflight, a position he has held until today. In 1996, when the International Space Station design development was well underway, NASA Headquarters Education Office executive Pam Bacon (Mountjoy) requested that the amateur radio community form a single, international team to provide one voice for all ham radio development and operations on the ISS. The SAREX Working Group, led by Roy Neal, K6DUE, was tapped to turn this vision into reality. In November 1996, Roy (ARRL), with the other SAREX working group members Frank Bauer, KA3HDO (NASA/AMSAT), Rosalie White K1STO (ARRL), and Matt Bordelon, KC5BTL, (NASA) organized a joint NASA-international amateur radio meeting at the Johnson Space Center in Houston. This led to the formulation of the ARISS International Working Group of delegates representing Canada, Europe, Japan, Russia and the USA—and the rest is history. Since those austere beginnings, the ARISS team of volunteers has developed and deployed ham radio equipment that resides in three modules of the ISS---the Service Module, the FGB and the Columbus Module as well as having deployed a short duration satellite in a space suit called SuitSat-1/Radiosskaf/AO-54. These systems enable the ARISS team to inspire over 15,000 students each year, encouraging them to pursue careers in science, technology, engineering and mathematics through amateur radio communications with the ISS on-orbit crew. It also introduces these students and millions from the worldwide general public to the fun, exciting, multi-faceted world of amateur radio. The Radio Amateur Satellite Corporation (AMSAT), is an educational, not-for-profit corporation founded 40 years ago and is based in Silver Spring, MD. Its primary objective is to foster Amateur Radio’s participation in space research, communications, and education through the development and operation of amateur radio satellites in space. To date, there are over 60 amateur radio satellites that have been built by volunteers around the world and flown in space. [ANS thanks Barry, WD4ASW, for the above information] /EX SB SAT @ AMSAT $ANS-088.03 Will Marchant, KC6ROL Appointed AMSAT’s VP-Human Space Flight AMSAT News Service Bulletin 088.03 From AMSAT HQ SILVER SPRING, MD. March 29, 2009 To All RADIO AMATEURS BID: $ANS-088.03 Will Marchant, KC6ROL Appointed AMSAT’s VP-Human Space Flight AMSAT President Barry Baines, WD4ASW has appointed Will Marchant, KC6ROL of Marshall, VA as VP-Human Space Flight and to serve as the AMSAT USA delegate to the ARISS International Working Group. These appointments follow the resignation of Frank Bauer, KA3HDO that was announced on Tuesday morning, 24 March due to family and professional reasons. “AMSAT is fortunate that we have a very capable leader in Will Marchant who is intimately familiar with ARISS, our extensive human spaceflight program, and is well respected internationally.” Barry observed, “Frank’s leadership has left a significant mark on the overall ARISS program and the cooperative relationship between amateur radio, NASA and other governmental space agencies. Frank has also ensured that his team evolved to the point where the work that he pioneered will be carried on by those that he mentored and encouraged to take on greater responsibility.” Will Marchant, KC6ROL was first licensed in 1990 when he was assisting search and rescue organizations in California and wanted to use amateur radio as a backup to local law enforcement communications. One of his early activities as an amateur radio operator was to track and listen for the space shuttle and MIR. Will increased his participation in amateur radio in space in 1992 with the Shuttle Amateur Radio Experiment (SAREX). At that time, he managed a shuttle contact with Lawrence Hall of Science of the University of California, Berkeley, CA with STS-57. From that point on, Will increased his activities in the SAREX program following his relocation from Berkeley to Virginia in 1994. He served as a mentor for various school contacts and was appointed to serve as Operations Manager for SAREX in 1995. As SAREX Operations Manager Will coordinated both school contacts and ‘family & friends’ contacts for four years, spending time at Mission Control in Houston during SAREX missions managing these contacts. When the Amateur Radio on the International Space Station (ARISS) International Working Group was established in 1996, Will was involved under Frank Bauer’s leadership. The first International Space Station module was sent into orbit in 1998 and has been continuously manned since 2000. Over the past nine years (with two years ‘off’ from SAREX and ARISS to complete a Master’s Degree in Space Sciences), Will has been heavily involved with ARISS Telebridge operations, School Technical Support, and training of personnel for amateur radio operations in Space. For example, Will worked extensively with Richard Garriott, W5KWQ prior to his ‘space tourist’ trip to the ISS in Fall 2008 to help him prepare for his amateur radio operations from space. Rosalie White, K1STO of the ARRL is the other US Delegate to the ARISS International Working Group. She commented, “Will and I have worked closely together on a number of SAREX and ARISS projects over the years, and we 'click.' A hard worker, he believes strongly in the use of ARISS by teachers as an educational tool. I will absolutely miss Frank in our work as US ARISS delegates and ARISS International Officers, but having Will step up is the consolation." In response to his appointments, Will noted, “I’m excited about assuming responsibility as AMSAT’s VP-Human Space Flight as well as serving as the AMSAT USA delegate to the ARISS International Working Group. ARISS continues to play a significant role in science education as well as providing an opportunity for AMSAT to participate in human activities in space. I look forward to working with an outstanding team that Frank created, encouraging greater educational outreach by AMSAT as well as working as AMSAT’s delegate within ARISS International Working Group.” Currently based in Virginia, Will is employed by the University of California Berkeley as a senior programmer and is involved with several space science missions. [ANS thanks Barry, WD4ASW, for the above information] /EX SB SAT @ AMSAT $ANS-088.04 AMSAT Booth Volunteers for Dayton 2009 AMSAT News Service Bulletin 088.04 From AMSAT HQ SILVER SPRING, MD. March 29, 2009 To All RADIO AMATEURS BID: $ANS-088.04 AMSAT Booth Volunteers for Dayton 2009 I am looking for volunteers to help in the AMSAT booth during the 2009 Dayton Hamvention, May 15-17. I would like people to volunteer for 2 hour shifts on Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Multiple shifts are welcome. I also need help with booth setup and take down on Thursday May 14 and Sunday May 17. With enough people we have been able to setup and take down the booth in 3 - 4 hours ( or less). Please volunteer to Gould, WA4SXM at wa4sxm(a)amsat.org. This is a great opportunity to give back to AMSAT and to have an enjoyable time talking with other AMSAT members and future members. Please visit the AMSAT website and follow the Hamvention information to find out the latest details on AMSAT activities at Dayton. Don't forget to order your banquet tickets via the website too. [ANS thanks Gould, WA4SXM, for the above information] /EX SB SAT @ AMSAT $ANS-088.05 ARISS Status - 23 March 2009 AMSAT News Service Bulletin 088.05 From AMSAT HQ SILVER SPRING, MD. March 29, 2009 To All RADIO AMATEURS BID: $ANS-088.05 1. Upcoming School Contacts An Amateur Radio on the International Space Station (ARISS) contact has been scheduled for Cotswold School in Christchurch, New Zealand. The contact took place on Thursday, March 26 at 23:52 UTC via telebridge station VK5ZAI in Australia. Cotswold is a primary school which has an enrollment of 500 children, ages 5 to 11. The ARISS contact has been integrated into the school’s science curriculum which covers the solar system and space exploration. Students have learned what the requirements are to become an astronaut and about life in space. The school is in the process of setting up an amateur radio station; ten children have joined the amateur radio club. These students have also learned about sound waves, the history of radio communication, and basic circuit building. St. Joseph High School in Nepean, Ontario, Canada QSO has been accomplished with the International Space Station (ARISS) on Friday, March 27 at 13:38 UTC. This was a telebridge contact via LU1CGB in Argentina. An Amateur Radio on the International Space Station (ARISS) contact with the Istituto Comprensivo Statale “Alessandro Volta,” in Mandello Del Lario, Lecco, Italy happened Friday, March 27 at 14:03 UTC. This was a direct and telebridge contact via stations I2JRY and IZ2PBM. The ARISS contact will be integrated into the school curriculum as students are taught lessons in radio, astronautics, astronomy and English. Parkside Community College in Parkside, Cambridge, U.K. has been scheduled for an Amateur Radio on the International Space Station (ARISS) contact on Monday, March 30 at 17:00 UTC. Station GB4FUN will handle the connection. The Girl’s Middle School (GMS) in Mountain View, California has been scheduled for an Amateur Radio on the International Space Station (ARISS) contact on Monday, March 30 at 18:22 UTC via telebridge station K6DUE in Maryland. The contact is planned with spaceflight participant Charles Simonyi, KE7KDP/HA5SIK. GMS is a small, independent school for girls in 6th - 8th grade. The school’s mission is to nurture and empower girls during this pivotal time in their lives. It looks for non-traditional educational opportunities to help girls expand their horizons. An Amateur Radio on the International Space Station (ARISS) contact has been scheduled for Marcelino Canino Canino Middle School in Dorado, Puerto Rico. The contact will take place on Tuesday, March 31 at 15:36 UTC. The student body is made up of 577 students of which approximately 77% live under the poverty level. 100% of the students receive Title I services and over 100 students receive special education services. A Microsatellite Student Program has been implemented where students design, construct, build and launch microsatellites which are then tracked and recovered with the help of amateur radio operators. The coordinating teacher has prepared a NASA Explorer Schools proposal and other science oriented proposals in the school to help motivate its largely underprivileged population to become competitive professionals in the global economy. Two contests have been held at the school – one for an activity logo and another for an essay. Scientists, state government functionaries, Department of Education representatives, and students from other grade levels in elementary and high school have been invited to attend the event. Of major interest to the students is the fact that Joseph Acaba, the first astronaut of Puerto Rican descent, flew to the ISS on STS-119. The school is planning its own press releases and expects media coverage. Milwee Middle School in Longwood, Florida has been scheduled for an Amateur Radio on the International Space Station (ARISS) contact on Wednesday, April 1 at 17:55 UTC via telebridge station ON4ISS in Belgium. Carl Sandburg Elementary in the Lake Washington School district in Kirkland, Washington has been approved for an Amateur Radio on the International Space Station (ARISS) contact. The contact is slated for Thursday, April 2 at 19:35 UTC, assisted by telebridge station W6SRJ in California. 2. Article on Hampton Bays Contact Hampton Bays Middle School students participated in an Amateur Radio on the International Space Station (ARISS) contact on Wednesday, February 25. The Southampton Press published a news story on the event. See: http://www.27east.com/story_detail.cfm?id=197658 Video is also available: http://www.27east.com/video.cfm?video=98 3. General Radio Contacts STS-119 Mission Specialist Joseph Acaba, KE5DAR, made voice contacts over Puerto Rico on March 20. Mike Fincke, KE5AIT, made general contacts last weekend as ground stations wished him a happy birthday. 4. ARISS Team Meeting to be Held The next ARISS International Team meeting will be held on Tuesday, March 24 at 11:15 UTC. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- [ANS thanks Carol, KB3LKI, for the above information] /EX In addition to regular membership, AMSAT offers membership in the President's Club. Members of the President's Club, as sustaining donors to AMSAT Project Funds, will be eligible to receive additional benefits. Application forms are available from the AMSAT Office. 73, This week's ANS Editor, Dee Interdonato, NB2F nb2f at amsat dot org

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SV1BSX
by John Hackett 29 Mar '09

29 Mar '09

It is both appropriate and fitting that so many operators offered their condolences here and on the Amsat-bb for the very sad loss of my dear friend Mak SV1BSX. He was an inspiration to many newcomers to the satellite scene and his web pages will remain a source of inspiration to future potential Amateur satellite operators. LA2QAA John. <la2qaa(a)amsat.org>

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Email for VE1WRC?
by n3tl＠bellsouth.net 28 Mar '09

28 Mar '09

Hey everyone, I decoded an SSTV image from AO-51 this evening that has the Westcum Amateur Radio Club (Nova Scotia) callsign - VE1WRC. If anyone has an email address for a club member, send it to me off-board. I'd like to email them the file. Thanks - and thanks to the Control Team for this week of SSTV. It's been a lot of fun - the ignorant, hateful jamming notwithstanding. 73 to all, Tim - N3TL

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ZF2AE will be on SO-50 and AO-51 this afternoon
by Adrian Engele 28 Mar '09

28 Mar '09

HI fellow operators, Thanks to those who have worked me so far. I appreciate your patience as I have had a few glitches to contend with. I wanted to let you know that I hope to be on during the following passes later today: SO-50 3/27/2009 AOS 22:15:31 LOS 22:29:09 AO-51 3/27/2009 AOS 23:30:49 LOS 23:44:42 FO-29 3/28/2009 AOS 03:02:45 LOS 03:18:29 VU-52 3/28/2009 AOS 03:20:35 LOS 03:33:05 All times are UTC from EK99hi. Heading to Little Cayman for part of CQWPX. I should be available for satellites contacts most afternoons and late evening on AO-51, SO50, VU-52 and FO-29. Please be patient. It's been many years since I have worked linear birds and I am just getting used to working with SatPC in half-duplex mode with my FT857D and holding an Arrow Antenna at the same time. See you on the birds or on HF. 73 from Sunny Grand Cayman Adrian AA5UK ZF2AE & ZF2AE/ZF8

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Mak-SV1BSX - SK
by Fabio Teixeira Magalhaes 28 Mar '09

28 Mar '09

I did not have chance to talk with Mak via sat but talked with him many times via internet. His elevation system (using actuator) inspired me to make my satellite rotor system. My condolences to his family..... Lord bless you dear OM.... Fabio - PY4AJ

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Mak SV1BSX
by k3szh＠netzero.net 28 Mar '09

28 Mar '09

It was with sadness I heard of Mak's passing. Yes, we tried a few times to make a connection on AO-7 but by his calculations we were about 200km short. I still cherish his beautiful Christmas card. My sincere condolences to his family. 73s my friend. Joe K3SZH ____________________________________________________________ Click here to find the perfect picture with our powerful photo search features. http://thirdpartyoffers.netzero.net/TGL2241/fc/BLSrjpYR2bmnOgWHZayElxtFAH94…

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Mak-SV1BSX
by Francesco Grappi 28 Mar '09

28 Mar '09

.I have no words.. to talk with him was, like ever, a pleasure. My condolences to his family, rest in peace my friend. Frank IW4DVZ

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Mak-SV1BSX
by malcolm Hall 28 Mar '09

28 Mar '09

I didn't work Mak very often,but I know he will be missed especially in Europe....we shall miss him on the Sat's The Lord bless you my friend Malc G7NFO

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Shuttle sonic boom
by David J 28 Mar '09

28 Mar '09

I thought someone might be interested in what the STS-119 sonic boom sounded like here in Orlando preceding today's successful landing at the cape. I hope those of you familiar with the phenomenal audio sound collage, "...and the gods made love" that leads us into the legendary Jimi Hendrix album, Electric Ladyland, will find this quite nostalgic. All we need is a little flanging. To hear this, go to www.mydrive.ch/en. username: plethra2 password: aa4kn_1. Double click the "Shuttle sonic boom" folder and then the sonic boom file. Let me know if you have any trouble. Enjoy!

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Mak-SV1BSX
by TERRY BROMLEY 28 Mar '09

28 Mar '09

I'm very sad to hear the bad news about Mak, it was alway's a pleasure to say hi to him via the sat's. He will be sadly missed, goodby my friend. Terry G1WPR.

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Earth Venus Earth communications at
by Bob McGwier 28 Mar '09

28 Mar '09

I am really happy to tell everyone of a terrific "SDR" experiment. HI. Our colleagues in AMSAT-DL have been working towards demonstrating several of the pieces to allow for interplanetary communications in the event the Phase V mission to Mars comes to fruition. A team consisting of many well known amateurs including Wolfgang Büscher (DL4YHF), Freddy de Guchteneire (ON6UG), Hermann Hagner (DK8CI), Michael Lengrüsser (DD5ER) , Karl Meinzer (DJ4ZC), James Miller (G3RUH), Max Münich (DJ1CR), Hartmut Paesler (DL1YDD), Achim Vollhardt (DH2VA). The AMSAT-DL web page is here: http://www.amsat-dl.org//index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=166&Item… and the English press release is here: http://www.amsat-dl.org/pic/gallery2/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_… In the photographs attached to these pages and press releases, one can see the SDR-IQ and Spectrum Lab. Congrats to RFSPACE (http://rfspace.com/Home.html) and Wolfgang DL4YHF (http://freenet-homepage.de/dl4yhf/spectra1.html). I hope everyone joins in congratulating this team on their multiple year effort and outstanding achievement. Bob McGwier N4HY -- (Co)Author: DttSP, Quiktrak, PowerSDR, GnuRadio Member: ARRL, AMSAT, AMSAT-DL, TAPR, Packrats, NJQRP, QRP ARCI, QCWA, FRC. "It is human nature to think wisely and act in an absurd fashion.", Anatole France. Twitter:rwmcgwier Active: Facebook,Myspace,LinkedIn

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Rotator Yaesu G-5400B
by Vincenzo Mone 28 Mar '09

28 Mar '09

Hi Folks, sorry for the OT message. I own the rotator Yaesu G-5400B which are a Azimuth and elevation rotators. I had enclosed with the pack when I bought it an "L" bracket. Unfortunately due to maintenance I have lost the Bracket. Please is there anybody which own one and can pass me all the measures So I can build a new one? I need the measures of the "L" bracket and the right Positions of the holes to fix the two rotators. Any help will be really appreciated. Thanks in advance 73 de Enzo IK8OZV EasyLog 5 BetaTester EasyLog PDA BetaTester WinBollet BetaTester D.C.I. CheckPoint Regione Campania Skype: ik8ozv8520 *************************************** ***** GSM +39 338 9749786 ***** ***** SMS +39 338 9749786 ***** ***** FAX +39 328 7244294 ***** *** 2nd e-mail: vimone(a)tin.it *** ***************************************

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Re: successful first EVE-Echoes (Earth-Venus-Earth) in Germany and Europe
by m5aka＠yahoo.co.uk 28 Mar '09

28 Mar '09

Congratulations to all at AMSAT-DL. I see there is a video showing Karl Meinzer DJ4ZC and Freddy ON6UG with the 2.4 GHz amplifier used for EVE which can be seen at: http://tinyurl.com/EVE13cmAmp GO-Mars with AMSAT-DL's P5A Mission http://www.ticket-to-mars.org/ A video of the Amateur Radio Mars Orbiter P5-A presentation given at the 2008 AMSAT-UK Colloquium by Achim Vollhardt DH2VA can be seen via http://tinyurl.com/P5Apresentation This 2009 AMSAT-UK Colloquium is being held at the University of Manchester from Friday July 24th to Sunday 26th July. Further details at http://www.uk.amsat.org/colloquium 73 Trevor M5AKA Daily Amateur Radio RSS News: http://www.southgatearc.org/ Get Daily Amateur Radio News by Email http://www.feedburner.com/fb/a/emailverifySubmit?feedId=2783644&loc=en_US ----

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(no subject)
by andy thomas 28 Mar '09

28 Mar '09

KKS-1 ia alive and wel land sending good CW: Reception #1 (AOS 0047 this morning) ano metropolitan college wfinkstrialtechnology 8x and in the next orbit (AOS 0232U) Reception #2 gn we ology 8-52-11 minami senjyuarakawa kutokyo tojapan http://www.metro-cit.ac.jp kks-1 project tokyo metropolitan 437.385 cw, doppler corrected and saved in a wav file for later decode. Evidently slightly off tunee. Note that the keps I used were slightly old: KKS-1 1 33499U 09002H 09086.21173095 .00000079 00000-0 21069-4 0 1989 2 33499 098.0312 196.9754 0009336 217.2504 142.8055 14.70668037 9259 which I found on www.n2yo.com and NOT on Celestrak. Have emailed the KKS-1 crew. 73 de andy g0sfj

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Alaska on FO-29 ???
by K8KFJ＠aol.com 28 Mar '09

28 Mar '09

Naw .... it's just Steve (NL7VX) in Virginia. :-) You had me goin' there for a while Steve until I copied that FM grid. I'm going to try and get on the bird soon and perhaps we can QSO. Good job!!! 73, Gary -K8KFJ- West Virginia <EM98> Sat VUCC #125 **************Feeling the pinch at the grocery store? Make dinner for $10 or less. (http://food.aol.com/frugal-feasts?ncid=emlcntusfood00000001)

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Dayton SDR Forum so far
by Robert McGwier 27 Mar '09

27 Mar '09

On May 16 2008 at the ARRL National Convention and the Dayton Hamvention we will have a software defined radio forum aimed at amateur radio operators. SO FAR: Bob McGwier, N4HY SDR update (< 15 minutes) Scott Cowling WA2DFI on HPSDR Project update (20 minutes) Frank Brickle, AB2KT, on VR and DttSP (20 minutes) Michelle Thompson, W5NYV on Microwave Engineering Project (http://bit.ly/G3nW) (20 minutes) Gerald Youngblood on the new Flex offerings (http://www.flex-radio.com/) (20 minutes) We have room FOR TWO MORE TALKS AND THAT IS IT. That will not count the fun we will have harassing Dave Toth relentlessly in the halls before and after! COME ONE COME ALL. The AMSAT and TAPR dinner will be that night. Richard Garriott, an amateur radio operator, computer game author, son of astronaut Owen Garriott and recent returnee from the space station where he was a space tourist will be the banquet speaker at the TAPR and AMSAT dinner! TAPR and AMSAT officially sponsor HPSDR. http://www.amsat.org/amsat-new/index.php Bob McGwier ARS N4HY

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COMPASS-1 QSL received
by andy thomas 27 Mar '09

27 Mar '09

My postman brought me today a very nice QSL card and postacard from the COMPASS-1 team, with a very interesting leaflet and brochure in German and covering letter in English. many thanks to the COMPASS-1 team andy G0SFJ

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April AO-51 schedule
by Andrew Glasbrenner 27 Mar '09

27 Mar '09

Hello All, Here is the new AO-51 schedule for April. Enjoy the continued higher power downlinks this month, because eclipses begin again around the last week of April, and we'll have to turn the power down then. 73, Drew KO4MA AMSAT-NA VP Operations. April 2009 AO-51 Schedule March 30 - April 12 FM Repeater, V/U Uplink: 145.920 MHz FM Downlink: 435.300 MHz FM 9k6 BBS and Telemetry Uplink: 1268.700 MHz FM Downlink: 435.150 MHz FM April 13 - April 19 FM Repeater, L/US Uplink: 1268.700 MHz FM Downlinks: 435.300 and 2401.200 MHz FM April 20 - April 26 FM Repeater, V/S Uplink: 145.880 MHz FM Downlinks: 2401.200 MHz FM 9k6 BBS and Telemetry Uplink: 1268.700 MHz FM Downlink: 435.150 MHz FM April 27 - May 3 FM Repeater, V/U Uplink: 145.920 MHz FM Downlink: 435.300 MHz FM 9k6 BBS and Telemetry Uplink: 1268.700 MHz FM Downlink: 435.150 MHz FM

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Re: First SSTV Rx
by Mike Rupprecht 27 Mar '09

27 Mar '09

We made some test with Robot 24 (OZ2MA) and Robot 72 (DK3WN) this morning. See the pictures here: http://www.dk3wn.info/p/?p=3537 73, Mike DK3WN -----Ursprüngliche Nachricht----- Von: amsat-bb-bounces(a)amsat.org [mailto:[email protected]] Im Auftrag von John W Lee Gesendet: Freitag, 27. März 2009 18:16 An: k5knt.kent(a)gmail.com Cc: amsat-bb(a)amsat.org Betreff: [amsat-bb] Re: First SSTV Rx That looks like KO6TZ's picture. I've seen it many times ! And it does NOT take too much audio to make the MMSSTV work. I can turn the volume down on my radio to where I can just hear it on the speaker, and that's enough. Louder is OK, as long as you don't crank it up where it's all distorted. 73 JOhn K6YK On Fri, 27 Mar 2009 07:24:33 -0500 Kent Frazier <k5knt.kent(a)gmail.com> writes: > Hi all, > > After reading some of the posts about the SSTV on AO-51 I decided to > give it > a try. I downloaded and installed MMSSTV and waited for a pass. > There was a > good 40 degree pass over San Angelo, Texas beginning at about 00:14 > UTC. I > connected my radio's data jack to my computer with my USB adapter > and > recorded the pass with my digital voice recorder. Lucky I did as > nothing > showed up on the computer via the data jack connection. I used my > Elk > Antenna to receive the signals. > > After the pass I brought everything back into the house and > connected the > voice recorder's ear jack to the computer's mic jack. After > adjusting the > volume so MMSSTV wasn't complaining about an overload I ran the > recording. > MMSSTV was in Auto Rx Mode and changed to Robot 36 as it received > the > information. > > The image isn't very clear, but at least I was able to receive > something. > > If anyone would care to look at the image and help me identify why > it is not > clearer it would be appreciated. It has been uploaded to my > photobucket > account at the following URL: > > http://s226.photobucket.com/albums/dd316/badfrog88/Amateur%20Radio/?actio n=view$t=200903270131.jpg > > -- > 73, Kent K5KNT > AMSAT #36765 > ARRL > _______________________________________________ > 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 > > ____________________________________________________________ Book your once-in-a-lifetime Peru vacation by clicking now! http://thirdpartyoffers.juno.com/TGL2141/fc/BLSrjpTOQu3bzhvYhnGW3MfNN5HRa2B6 5tM5uFkRV9jj5vTGzwNotvbNRpm/

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AMSAT needs a Visual C#, C++, Visual Basic programmer
by Gould Smith 26 Mar '09

26 Mar '09

AMSAT has a need for a volunteer Visual C#, C++, Visual Basic programmer. The task is to take an Excel file of Area Coordinator information, including their skills and produce an output file/spreadsheet that: 1) Parses through the cells containing multiple skills in a cell and develop a list of those skills 2) compiles a list of these skills and then produces a list of all the ACs that have that skill (with their contact information) 3) We can setup the spreadsheet in a fixed format, so this program can be run multiple times a year on the database. Please contact Gould, WA4SXM if you are interested in writing a program to do this. 73, Gould

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successful first EVE-Echoes (Earth-Venus-Earth) in Germany and Europe
by Peter Guelzow 26 Mar '09

26 Mar '09

On March 25th, 2009 a team from the German space organisation AMSAT-DL reached another milestone on its way to an own interplanetary probe towards planet Mars. The ground station at the Bochum observatory transmitted radio signals to Venus. After traveling almost 100 million kilometers and a round trip delay of about 5 minutes, they were clearly received as echoes from the surface of Venus. Receiving planetary echoes is a première in Germany and Europe. In addition, this is the farthest distance crossed by radio amateurs, over 100 times further than echoes from the moon (EME reflexions). For receiving the EVE (Earth-Venus-Earth) reflections, an FFT analysis with an integration time of 5 minutes was used. After integrating for 2 minutes only, the reflected signals were clearly visible in the display. Despite the bad weather, signals from Venus could be detected from 1038UT on until the planet reached the local horizon. The high power amplifier which is described in the current AMSAT-DL journal has therefore passed this crucial test as a final key component for the planned P5-A Mars mission. By receiving generated echoes from Venus, the ground and command station for the Mars probe has been cleared for operational use and the AMSAT-Team is now gearing up for building the P5-A space probe. For financing the actual construction and launch, AMSAT-DL is currently in negotiation with the DLR (Deutsches Zentrum für Luft- und Raumfahrt) among others, to obtain financial support for the remaining budget of 20 Mill EUR. AMSAT-DL wants to show that low-budget interplanetary exploration is possible with its approach. More information and the link to the official press release: http://www.amsat-dl.org//index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=166&Item… The EVE experiment was repeated on Thursday, March 26th for several hours with good echoes from Venus. Morse code was used to transmit the well known „HI“ signature known from the AMSAT OSCAR satellites. 73s de DB2OS Peter Guelzow President AMSAT-DL

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[Fwd: Earth-Venus-Earth experiment success
by Tim Tuck 26 Mar '09

26 Mar '09

FYI... This is amazing ! regards Tim -----------------------include message----------------- Amsat-DL international team successfully transmitted and received signals via Venus on 25-03-2009 at 10:38 utc. The signal received was about 0.3 dB under bad interference from WLAN and bad weather in Bochum. The transmitter was about 6 kW CW on 2.4 GHz . The transmitter used a magnetron that has been locked to rubidium and for the first time SSB quality was achieved making it possible to use this transmitter for P5A Amsat-DL mission to Mars. The use of a magnetron for this purpose was possible thanks to a new Amsat-DL developed modulator that enables a magnetron to be used for narrow band operation. With this transmitter Amsat-DL is ready to start the next step in the Mars mission and prepare the spacecraft. More information on Amsat-DL website http://amsat-dl.org <http://amsat-dl.org> --------------- end include -------------- -- VK2XTT :: QF56if :: BMARC :: WIA :: AMSAT-VK :: AMSAT

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Dave Toth, Part II
by Bob McGwier 26 Mar '09

26 Mar '09

I talked for a while with Dave this afternoon. It was amazing. While he was not trying to kick touch the roof from a stand, he was talking about coming to Dayton for 3 days. He just sounded terrific. He has some potentially tough days ahead with the upcoming treatments but he wanted me to let everyone know that he was as cantankerous as ever and he intended to go back to work in 12 weeks. He believes the prognosis is good. He is tired, still in a bit of pain, but in good spirits. He appreciates the emails, notes, etc. he has been getting, is looking forward to a visit from John, and expects to be having a good time at Dayton in 7 or so weeks! He is a little too tired to tackle all of the emails but he will soon. Bob -- (Co)Author: DttSP, Quiktrak, PowerSDR, GnuRadio Member: ARRL, AMSAT, AMSAT-DL, TAPR, Packrats, NJQRP, QRP ARCI, QCWA, FRC. "It is human nature to think wisely and act in an absurd fashion.", Anatole France. Twitter:rwmcgwier Active: Facebook,Myspace,LinkedIn

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AMSAT-BB Digest
by Call Sign 26 Mar '09

26 Mar '09

Yes I agree with Gene, Elmer's wanted! I would read any tutorials, specific to this AO-51 event. I was able to grab some of Richard Garriotts, ISS, TV transmissions on my Yaesu VX7R HT with a Panasonic Digital Voice Recorder, plugged into my mic's head phone jack, using my dual band hand held Arrow antenna and then play that into, the computer SSTV program on my desktop computer, back in the shack. (QTH is in a radio hole, I must go remote and have no laptop, I think I have a link to those pics on my QRZ) I would love it, if someone could explain how I might; (1) convert a digital picture into the SSTV sound format, so I can put it on my digital voice recorder (I can do this from my shack before a pass) and then a better way to get that data, into the transmit side of my VX7R radio, outside of playing the sound file into the HT mic. I may have to break down and get a net book or lap top, dedicated for this purpose but if there is a more minimalist approach, I would love to consider it. Furthermore, as a CERT Communications team member, I would like to be able to transmit a SSTV pic from a remote site, with the absolute minimum of equipment needed. As a rule, right now, I always have, in my car; an Emergency CERT backpack, an HT HAM radio with battery charger, a directional antenna and others, a digital camera and a digital voice recorder, what other, minimum, pieces of the puzzle do I need, to transmit SSTV, remotely and how do they fit together? Just typing this email, has caused me to realize, I need to burn a SSTV program onto a disc and put that in my CERT bag too, so even if I dont have a laptop, in an emergency, if/when I can get to a computer, I can install the SSTV program, to view/create/send SSTV, remote. (feel free to respond here if appropriate or directly to KI6RRQ(a)cox.net if you have some wisdom and the desire to share it) Rich KI6RRQ > Message: 11 > Date: Tue, 24 Mar 2009 21:17:18 -0400 > From: WB2LLP <wb2llp(a)optonline.net> > Subject: [amsat-bb] Slow Scan > To: AMSAT -BB <AMSAT-BB(a)amsat.org> > Message-ID: <393BE64D02154B49A334B0BCD863CF57@gene> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset=iso-8859-1 > > AO-51's handlers are doing a very nice job of presenting us with several > different satellite modes. This week it is an opportunity to try Slow > Scan TV. Now it would be very nice if someone from the Slow Scan > community would tell us how to receive the pictures and once we have done > that, how do we send a picture. We only have a week to play with > something which is very different for some of us, so let us not waste any > time. > > TNX es 73 de WB2LLP Gene > > ARRL 1139432 > AMSAT 33183

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Any sugestions on where to get replacement adjustment pots for the Yeasu 5400 controller?
by boprie＠aol.com 26 Mar '09

26 Mar '09

Hi All ? We'd be interested in suggested sources for these. Tnx and 73 Dave

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G5500 help
by Jack Barbera 26 Mar '09

26 Mar '09

Matt Bennett Was adised by YAESU they do not sell the control box alone.Might look into Green Heron RT21.I use it for my H>F> Rotor control,works great Jack WA1ZDV

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Dave Toth, VE3GYQ
by Bob McGwier 26 Mar '09

26 Mar '09

I am saddened to report that Dave Toth, VE3GYQ, was hospitalized and had the tender care of a serious neurosurgeon. Dave, being the mild mannered, tame individual we all know and love, has managed to extricate himself from the clutches of the hospital and is resting at home. He will have to undergo some pretty tough medical treatments in a short time but he is a fighter like almost none of the rest of us can understand. He is watching BSG, moaning about going to Dayton, had his son tell me he was going with me and that is that. My plan is to take him to Dayton to at least the Saturday so he can be at the SDR forum. Dave is ambulatory, can get on his computer, and I know would love messages. But he is under absolutely strict orders to rest for now, so please email only. I've made arrangements to keep up with him via his son and Dave is absolutely insistent that if he can stand up and walk, I am taking him to Dayton. What a HARD HEAD! We love you Dave, take care. Bob -- (Co)Author: DttSP, Quiktrak, PowerSDR, GnuRadio Member: ARRL, AMSAT, AMSAT-DL, TAPR, Packrats, NJQRP, QRP ARCI, QCWA, FRC. "It is human nature to think wisely and act in an absurd fashion.", Anatole France. Twitter:rwmcgwier Active: Facebook,Myspace,LinkedIn

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Dave Toth
by n4hy 26 Mar '09

26 Mar '09

I am saddened to report that Dave Toth, VE3GYQ, was hospitalized and had the tender care of a serious neurosurgeon. Dave, being the mild mannered, tame individual we all know and love, has managed to extricate himself from the clutches of the hospital and is resting at home. He will have to undergo some pretty tough medical treatments but he is a fighter like almost none of the rest of us can understand. He is watching BSG, moaning about going to Dayton, had his son tell me he was going with me and that is that. My plan is to take him to Dayton to at least the Saturday so he can be at the SDR forum. Dave is ambulatory, can get on his computer, and I know would love messages. But he is under absolutely strict orders to rest for now, so please email only. I've made arrangements to keep up with him via his son and Dave is absolutely insistent that if he can stand up and walk, I am taking him to Dayton. What a HARD HEAD! We love you Dave, take care. Bob -- (Co)Author: DttSP, Quiktrak, PowerSDR, GnuRadio Member: ARRL, AMSAT, AMSAT-DL, TAPR, Packrats, NJQRP, QRP ARCI, QCWA, FRC. "It is human nature to think wisely and act in an absurd fashion.", Anatole France. Twitter:rwmcgwier Active: Facebook,Myspace,LinkedIn

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SOHLA-1 telemetry data
by Mineo Wakita 26 Mar '09

26 Mar '09

http://www.ne.jp/asahi/hamradio/je9pel/sohlatlm.htm (English by JE9PEL/1) http://www.sssrc.aero.osakafu-u.ac.jp/HP_M/ (Japanese by Grand Station) JE9PEL, Mineo Wakita

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SDR Forum at Dayton Hamvention
by Robert McGwier 26 Mar '09

26 Mar '09

The SDR Forum at the Dayton Hamvention is Saturday 11:15 AM to 1:30 PM May 16. This is the ARRL National convention as well so it should be well attended. Because of missed emails, etc. (I was left off the email addressees so I got none of the emails) we are now in a rush. The initial list, etc. is supposed to be in DARA hands by April 1. This needs to be dealt with ASAP. I will contact some "you should" directly but I am soliciting 15-20 minute talks. I need at least an indiciation of willingness to speak, a few sentence abstract, and your willingness to be flexible in the timing as Irush this together. Thanks Bob McGwier ARS N4HY

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PCSAT
by Armando Mercado 26 Mar '09

26 Mar '09

Greetings, PCSAT is in full sun untill March 30 according to NOVA but is not coming alive as it had in the past. Maybe sun angles are wrong for this season. Time in UTC. 25-Mar-09 21:48:54 W3ADO-1>BEACON,SGATE:T#004,159,159,046,209,214,11111111,0011,1 73, Armando, N8IGJ

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ISS and shuttle viewing
by Luc Leblanc 25 Mar '09

25 Mar '09

On the 0005Z March 26 (2005 EDT on the 25) i just watch ISS lead by Discovery dimmer and slightly below ISS. A great space mechanic lesson an orbital body reducing his altitude increased his speed or it's an optical illusion? Physics has never been my taste of tea but always nice to watch passing space things over us and in bonus our seasonal wild white goose and wild duck and birds migration heading north with their usual sound. (resting and feeding place about 45mn from here see: http://www.pbase.com/descar/ornitho). If clear evening sky remain i will try some photos of the twin moving star "-" Luc Leblanc VE2DWE Skype VE2DWE www.qsl.net/ve2dwe WAC BASIC CW PHONE SATELLITE

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Re: software for two-rig doppler control?
by Mark L. Hammond 25 Mar '09

25 Mar '09

Hi Bill, SatPC32 will let you run two different rigs at the same time. This works well if you use one to TX and another to RX, using SatPC32 ver 12.8 Lately, I have been wanting to simulaneously control 2 radios--both with TX and RX. So, what I do is run a second copy of an older version of SatPC32 (ver 12.7). You can install the older version into a different location and set it up to run only the radio (not track box). I don't think it's possible to run two copies of 12.8 because of the install/default locations for the data files... Fortunately, 12.7 keeps the files in the same directory as the installed program, so you can run as many copies of that as you want! It takes a bit of work to get 2 copies running and configured correctly, since you have to configure them separately. But the files with frequency info, etc. can be copied so they use the same frequencies etc. It's not too bad, really, given the benefits. Why would I want to do this? I have two rigs I want to control...TS-2000X and TS-790A. This lets me hear both AO-51 repeaters at once (or do digital/telemetry on one, voice on the other), let's me use one for S-band receive, and so on. It's actually quite handy to mix/match transmitters/receivers. 73, Mark N8MH -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Subject: [amsat-bb] software for two-rig doppler control? From: Bill Dzurilla <billdz.geo@xxxxxxxxx> Date: Tue, 24 Mar 2009 20:29:55 -0700 (PDT) DKIM-Signature: v=1; a=rsa-sha256; c=relaxed/relaxed; d=yahoo.com; s=s1024;t=1237951795; bh=kNIqCiu26Lrd+NK+w3vlKX0zNsmP7JH2dxyPG7GNu0s=;h=Message-ID:X-YMail-OSG:Received:X-Mailer:Date:From:Reply-To:Subject:To:In-Reply-To:MIME-Version:Content-Type;b=2hiCUUJrCjXfTb5aWOTdiJgO8aGC+Z3/u1hG4sSq7Wa3ljwLj4gBrg0x438eLxHPQ6q5BqpSKnFRuQnRXjDBnrm5ELOJOUNAm/hyYNqMKo49npPaAQelubLJ0PrBSNPKD9a4r4cueKJdGdQYUnqV0CTvoCKtIy7TGfhorHqp894= -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Isn't there a software program that automatically tunes two rigs so that each remains on a sat's uplink and downlink frequencies during a pass and corrects for doppler? I recall reading about such a program but now can't find it. Thanks, Bill NZ5N -- Mark L. Hammond [N8MH]

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G-5500 Control Box
by Matt Bennett 25 Mar '09

25 Mar '09

Hi All, Anyone know if you can purchase a G-5500 control box without the rotator? I've been trying to ask Yaesu, but phone messages and emails have gone unanswered... Thanks, Matt KF6RTB

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help
by Jack Barbera 25 Mar '09

25 Mar '09

I'd like to thank everyone for their help .Iam a member of AMSAT. and am using SATPC32 for my sat program and it is working great. I wanted to join this reflector and have.sounds like an active one. Again thanks for your help and concern Jack WA1ZDV

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software for two-rig doppler control?
by Bill Dzurilla 25 Mar '09

25 Mar '09

Isn't there a software program that automatically tunes two rigs so that each remains on a sat's uplink and downlink frequencies during a pass and corrects for doppler? I recall reading about such a program but now can't find it. Thanks, Bill NZ5N

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Re: Slow Scan
by John W Lee 24 Mar '09

24 Mar '09

Try downloading "MMSSTV" and install it. Plug a patch cord from your earphone jack of the radio to the mike jack on your PC, and regulate the level with the volume control on the radio. As I recall, without doing anything else, you should be able to copy pictures. If there's no satellite and you want to test it, try listening to 14.230 on 20 meters. There are quite a few SSTV'ers sending on there daily. This thing is VERY easy to use ! Even I figured it out. And I am NOT a computer geek by any means. One other note: MMTTY is for RTTY. DIGIPAN is for PSK31. They all work in the same simple way (for receiving). You'll need another patch-cord to do the transmit part! 73 JOhn K6YK On Tue, 24 Mar 2009 21:17:18 -0400 WB2LLP <wb2llp(a)optonline.net> writes: > AO-51's handlers are doing a very nice job of presenting us with > several different satellite modes. This week it is an opportunity > to try Slow Scan TV. Now it would be very nice if someone from > the Slow Scan community would tell us how to receive the pictures > and once we have done that, how do we send a picture. We only have > a week to play with something which is very different for some of > us, so let us not waste any time. > > TNX es 73 de WB2LLP Gene > > ARRL 1139432 > AMSAT 33183 > _______________________________________________ > 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 > > ____________________________________________________________ Click to get free auto insurance quotes from top companies. http://thirdpartyoffers.juno.com/TGL2141/fc/BLSrjpTImHZiDoYUtCRp6q5tsylLbXv…

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Slow Scan
by WB2LLP 24 Mar '09

24 Mar '09

AO-51's handlers are doing a very nice job of presenting us with several different satellite modes. This week it is an opportunity to try Slow Scan TV. Now it would be very nice if someone from the Slow Scan community would tell us how to receive the pictures and once we have done that, how do we send a picture. We only have a week to play with something which is very different for some of us, so let us not waste any time. TNX es 73 de WB2LLP Gene ARRL 1139432 AMSAT 33183

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membership
by Jack Barbera 24 Mar '09

24 Mar '09

Would like to join. Pls advise proceedure Thanks Jack WA1ZDV

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Re: membership
by Clint Bradford 24 Mar '09

24 Mar '09

>> ... Don't join if ... On the other side of the coin ... JOIN AMSAT if you are interested in supporting ARISS and its school contacts. JOIN AMSAT and promote satellite knowledge to all kinds of audiences - ham or not. JOIN AMSAT and watch your group's eyes widen as you demonstrate working one of the FM birds with only your handheld radio and better antenna. JOIN AMSAT to help support its presence at hamfests and conventions. JOIN AMSAT and volunteer! There are many tasks and activities that need your energy and knowledge. JOIN AMSAT if you are interested in educating the next generation of satellite engineers. INCLUDE AMSAT in your will - it is a painless method to enhance your legacy for the benefit of amateur satellite communications across the globe. That's all I can think of off the top of my head ... I am sure others have even more excellent reasons to get involved with AMSAT. Clint Bradford, K6LCS http://www.k6lcs.com

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AO-51 SSTV copy
by John Price 24 Mar '09

24 Mar '09

Just got a couple of images from this pass over FM07il. They were a little noisy but not bad considering I guess. There were a few that were to skewed to bad copy. If anyone copied what I sent I would love an email with a copy attached. KB1PVH was a nice fire truck WP4CN ?U or O Nice test pattern. I ran this call in QRZ and neither show as listed there. The top of the call was cut off so I don't know if it was a U or a O on the end. Oh well! 73's << John -- N4QWF Amateur Radio Operator AO-7,AO-27,FO-29,SO-50,AO-51,VO-52,ISS Email N4QWF(a)AMSAT.ORG Echolink nodes #110903 -L #388463 http://home.comcast.net/~n4qwf/site/ Formerly KC4AHW VK3FEZ Amsat Member #27845 DXCC #33,478 VUCC SAT #135 WAS SAT #296 51 on AO-51 #13 LON -79.256 LAT 37.459 Grid FM07il >From the Foothills of the Blueridge *Life should not be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well preserved body, but rather to skid in broadside, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming - "WOW, What a ride!"

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Membership- Jack WA1ZDV
by Peter 24 Mar '09

24 Mar '09

Hi, I spoke with Jack, I wanted the membership credit, hi;. Jack was interested in joining this board. Those you answered will get the credit for carrying the AMSAT Flag! 73, Pete, WB2OQQ

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Re: SSTV on AO-51
by Mike Rupprecht 24 Mar '09

24 Mar '09

Hi, see some nice pictures here: http://www.dk3wn.info/p/ 73, Mike DK3WN -----Ursprüngliche Nachricht----- Von: amsat-bb-bounces(a)amsat.org [mailto:[email protected]] Im Auftrag von John W Lee Gesendet: Dienstag, 24. März 2009 16:23 An: amsat-bb(a)amsat.org Betreff: [amsat-bb] SSTV on AO-51 Hello folks, Nice pictures from KO4MA, AI7W, K7ULS, N0FJP, N0UOE last night and this morning ! 73, John K6YK ____________________________________________________________ Save money. Click here to find low mortgage rates. http://thirdpartyoffers.juno.com/TGL2141/fc/BLSrjpTIsOgmEiLrXNTdtwXGVyRDUDuR SGk7fkXPmrmHh7pD08UDd1Q3DfK/ _______________________________________________ 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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ANS-083 AMSAT News Service Special Bulletin
by JoAnne Maenpaa 24 Mar '09

24 Mar '09

AMSAT NEWS SERVICE SPECIAL BULLETIN ANS-083 In this edition: * Frank H. Bauer, KA3HDO to Step Down from ARISS and AMSAT Duties * Will Marchant, KC6ROL Appointed AMSAT's VP-Human Space Flight SB SAT @ AMSAT $ANS-083.01 Frank H. Bauer, KA3HDO to Step Down from ARISS and AMSAT Duties AMSAT News Service Bulletin 083.01 >From AMSAT HQ SILVER SPRING, MD. March 24, 2009 To All RADIO AMATEURS BID: $ANS-083.01 Frank H. Bauer, KA3HDO, announced today that, effective immediately, he will be stepping down from all his Amateur Radio on the Internat- ional Space Station (ARISS) duties. This includes his contributions to NASA Education as the ARISS program leader, his support as the Amateur Radio on the International Space Station (ARISS) International Working Group Chair, his appointment as one of two ARISS USA delegates, and as the Radio Amateur Satellite Corporation's (AMSAT) Vice Presi- dent for Human Spaceflight Programs. Mr. Bauer cited personal and professional reasons for his departure. He is currently the Chief Engineer for the Exploration Systems Mission Directorate at NASA Headquarters. This directorate is developing the next generation human spaceflight vehicles that will take NASA to the International Space Station and then to the Moon, Mars and beyond. He is also providing some backup support to the Space Operations Chief Engineer who supports the Space Shuttle and International Space Station Programs. "Work responsibilities, which have increased substantially over the past couple of years, coupled with some recent health issues within my immediate family, led me to the conclusion that I could not continue to provide the leadership and passion that has been character- istic of my past support to these amateur radio endeavors," Mr. Bauer said. "This was a very hard decision. I will certainly miss the phen- omenal ARISS international team and our mission to inspire the next generation of space explorers using ham radio as our platform. But I thought it would be best to step down at this juncture," Bauer explain- ed. KA3HDO continues, "Over the past 12 years, we have developed, men- tored and matured an outstanding volunteer team with a wide breadth and depth. I am fully confident that they will keep the ARISS program run- ning smoothly without missing a beat." AMSAT President Barry Baines, WD4ASW, has tapped Will Marchant, KC6ROL, to become the next AMSAT Vice President for Human Spaceflight Programs and the AMSAT USA delegate of the ARISS International Working Group. Barry Baines stated that "AMSAT is fortunate that we have a very capable leader in Will Marchant who is intimately familiar with ARISS, our exten- sive human spaceflight program, and is well respected internationally." Barry observed, "Frank's leadership has left a significant mark on the overall ARISS program and the cooperative relationship between amateur radio, NASA and other governmental space agencies. However, Frank also ensured that his team evolved to the point where the work that he pion- eered will be carried on by those that he mentored and encouraged to take on greater responsibility." In his new role, Will Marchant will work with the other ARISS USA delegate, Rosalie White, K1STO, from the American Radio Relay League (ARRL) and the other ARISS International Delegates and the ISS Space Agencies to coordinate the development and operations of the amateur radio systems onboard the ISS. Rosalie stated that "I look forward to working with Will in his new role. He has provided outstanding leadership and support to ARISS from its very beginning, most recently as an Operations team leader. And he helped pioneer the school group mentor role as part of the Shuttle Amateur Radio Experiment (SAREX) program in the early 1990's." She continued, "Frank will be missed tremendously. It is incredible how much volunteer time and effort he put into ARISS educational activities; it was easy to see it was his passion." With Mr. Bauer stepping down from the ARISS International Chairman role, the ARISS International Vice Chair, Mr. Gaston Bertels, ON4WF will become the ARISS International Chairman effective immediately. Mr. Bertels has been a leader of ARISS from its inception and serves as the Chairman of the ARISS-Europe team. Mr. Bertels has established a close relationship between ARISS and ESA, the European Space Agency. This resulted in the development and the installation of ARISS L- and S-band antennas on the nadir of Columbus, the European Space Laboratory. Mr. Bertels also chairs the ARSPEX (Amateur Radio Space Exploration) working group of the International Amateur Radio Union, Region 1. Mr. Bertels stated: "We can understand the reasons of Frank Bauer's resig- nation, but we also feel how difficult this decision has been. Frank has inspired a worldwide group of passionate radio amateurs, working together to a common goal. Now it is up to us to continue in the same direction and with the same spirit. That's the best farewell present we can offer Frank". Mr. Bauer's departure today represents the culmination of over 25 years of leadership and support to amateur radio activities on human space- flight vehicles, including NASA sponsored ham radio activities on the Shuttle, Space Station Mir, and the International Space Station. Start- ing in 1983, he led the Goddard Amateur Radio Club team that provided around-the clock Space Shuttle retransmissions from the WA3NAN club station. These retransmissions provided the international ham radio community up-to-the-minute information during the flight of Owen Garriott, W5LFL on STS-9 and subsequent SAREX flights. These real-time bulletins and frequent orbital element updates could only be obtained through ama- teur radio in the days prior to the internet. In 1991, AMSAT then Presi- dent Bill Tynan, W3XO tapped Frank to be the AMSAT VP for Human Space- flight, a position he has held until today. In 1996, when the International Space Station design development was well underway, NASA Headquarters Education Office executive Pam Bacon (Mountjoy) requested that the amateur radio community form a single, international team to provide one voice for all ham radio development and operations on the ISS. The SAREX Working Group, led by Roy Neal, K6DUE, was tapped to turn this vision into reality. In November 1996, Roy (ARRL), with the other SAREX working group members Frank Bauer, KA3HDO (NASA/AMSAT), Rosalie White K1STO (ARRL), and Matt Bordelon, KC5BTL, (NASA) organized a joint NASA-international amateur radio meet- ing at the Johnson Space Center in Houston. This led to the formulation of the ARISS International Working Group of delegates representing Canada, Europe, Japan, Russia and the USA-and the rest is history. Since those austere beginnings, the ARISS team of volunteers has develop- ed and deployed ham radio equipment that resides in three modules of the ISS---the Service Module, the FGB and the Columbus Module as well as having deployed a short duration satellite in a space suit called SuitSat-1/Radios- skaf/AO-54. These systems enable the ARISS team to inspire over 15,000 students each year, encouraging them to pursue careers in science, tech- nology, engineering and mathematics through amateur radio communications with the ISS on-orbit crew. It also introduces these students and mill- ions from the worldwide general public to the fun, exciting, multi-faceted world of amateur radio. The Radio Amateur Satellite Corporation (AMSAT), is an educational, not- for-profit corporation founded 40 years ago and is based in Silver Spring, MD. Its primary objective is to foster Amateur Radio's participation in space research, communications, and education through the development and operation of amateur radio satellites in space. To date, there are over 60 amateur radio satellites that have been built by volunteers around the world and flown in space. [ANS thanks ARISS International for the above information] /EX SB SAT @ AMSAT $ANS-083.02 Will Marchant, KC6ROL Appointed AMSAT's VP-Human Space Flight AMSAT News Service Bulletin 083.02 >From AMSAT HQ SILVER SPRING, MD. March 24, 2009 To All RADIO AMATEURS BID: $ANS-083.02 AMSAT President Barry Baines, WD4ASW has appointed Will Marchant, KC6ROL of Marshall, VA as VP-Human Space Flight and to serve as the AMSAT USA delegate to the ARISS International Working Group. These appointments follow the resignation of Frank Bauer, KA3HDO that was announced on Tuesday morning, 24 March due to family and professional reasons. "AMSAT is fortunate that we have a very capable leader in Will Marchant who is intimately familiar with ARISS, our extensive human spaceflight program, and is well respected internationally." Barry observed, "Frank's leadership has left a significant mark on the overall ARISS program and the cooperative relationship between amateur radio, NASA and other governmental space agencies. Frank has also ensured that his team evolved to the point where the work that he pioneered will be carried on by those that he mentored and encouraged to take on great- er responsibility." Will Marchant, KC6ROL was first licensed in 1990 when he was assisting search and rescue organizations in California and wanted to use amateur radio as a backup to local law enforcement communications. One of his early activities as an amateur radio operator was to track and listen for the space shuttle and MIR. Will increased his participation in ama- teur radio in space in 1992 with the Shuttle Amateur Radio Experiment (SAREX). At that time, he managed a shuttle contact with Lawrence Hall of Science of the University of California, Berkeley, CA with STS-57. >From that point on, Will increased his activities in the SAREX program following his relocation from Berkeley to Virginia in 1994. He served as a mentor for various school contacts and was appointed to serve as Operations Manager for SAREX in 1995. As SAREX Operations Manager Will coordinated both school contacts and 'family & friends' contacts for four years, spending time at Mission Control in Houston during SAREX missions managing these contacts. When the Amateur Radio on the International Space Station (ARISS) Inter- national Working Group was established in 1996, Will was involved under Frank Bauer's leadership. The first International Space Station module was sent into orbit in 1998 and has been continuously manned since 2000. Over the past nine years (with two years 'off' from SAREX and ARISS to complete a Master's Degree in Space Sciences), Will has been heavily involved with ARISS Telebridge operations, School Technical Support, and training of personnel for amateur radio operations in Space. For example, Will worked extensively with Richard Garriott, W5KWQ prior to his 'space tourist' trip to the ISS in Fall 2008 to help him prepare for his amateur radio operations from space. Rosalie White, K1STO of the ARRL is the other US Delegate to the ARISS International Working Group. She commented, "Will and I have worked closely together on a number of SAREX and ARISS projects over the years, and we 'click.' A hard worker, he believes strongly in the use of ARISS by teachers as an educational tool. I will absolutely miss Frank in our work as US ARISS delegates and ARISS International Officers, but having Will step up is the consolation." In response to his appointments, Will noted, "I'm excited about assuming responsibility as AMSAT's VP-Human Space Flight as well as serving as the AMSAT USA delegate to the ARISS International Working Group. ARISS con- tinues to play a significant role in science education as well as provid- ing an opportunity for AMSAT to participate in human activities in space. I look forward to working with an outstanding team that Frank created, en- couraging greater educational outreach by AMSAT as well as working as AMSAT's delegate within ARISS International Working Group." Currently based in Virginia, Will is employed by the University of Cali- fornia Berkeley as a senior programmer and is involved with several space science missions. [ANS thanks AMSAT-NA President Barry Baines, WD4ASW for the above information] /EX

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SSTV on AO-51
by John W Lee 24 Mar '09

24 Mar '09

Hello folks, Nice pictures from KO4MA, AI7W, K7ULS, N0FJP, N0UOE last night and this morning ! 73, John K6YK ____________________________________________________________ Save money. Click here to find low mortgage rates. http://thirdpartyoffers.juno.com/TGL2141/fc/BLSrjpTIsOgmEiLrXNTdtwXGVyRDUDu…

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Fw: AMSAT-NE Digest, Vol 2, Issue 8
by Jack Barbera 24 Mar '09

24 Mar '09

Looking for a little help on this problem. Thanks Jack WA1ZDV --- On Mon, 3/23/09, amsat-ne-request(a)amsat.org <amsat-ne-request(a)amsat.org> wrote: From: amsat-ne-request(a)amsat.org <amsat-ne-request(a)amsat.org> Subject: AMSAT-NE Digest, Vol 2, Issue 8 To: amsat-ne(a)amsat.org Date: Monday, March 23, 2009, 3:00 PM Send AMSAT-NE mailing list submissions to amsat-ne(a)amsat.org To subscribe or unsubscribe via the World Wide Web, visit http://amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-ne or, via email, send a message with subject or body 'help' to amsat-ne-request(a)amsat.org You can reach the person managing the list at amsat-ne-owner(a)amsat.org When replying, please edit your Subject line so it is more specific than "Re: Contents of AMSAT-NE digest..." Today's Topics: 1. SATPC 32 (Jack Barbera) ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Message: 1 Date: Mon, 23 Mar 2009 07:49:33 -0700 (PDT) From: Jack Barbera <barberaalderwood(a)yahoo.com> Subject: [amsat-ne] SATPC 32 To: amsat <amsat-ne(a)amsat.org> Message-ID: <923663.58907.qm(a)web33107.mail.mud.yahoo.com> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=iso-8859-1 When turning on program lost all satellite groups.? Am able to download groups, but must download everytime programs is started up.? Did go to menu program satellite & clicked on the o'kay button per instructions.? Didn't work for later starts.? Is there a different procedure I should follow?? Thanks for any help. Jack WA1ZDV ------------------------------ _______________________________________________ AMSAT-NE mailing list courtesy of AMSAT-NA AMSAT-NE(a)amsat.org http://amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-ne End of AMSAT-NE Digest, Vol 2, Issue 8 **************************************

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SSTV pic collections
by Alan Sieg WB5RMG 23 Mar '09

23 Mar '09

Back when we had SSTV from ISS, I setup a page on my server that would collect recently received pics. http://wb5rmg.somenet.net/sstv/ also explains a bit about what programs were used, etc... In addition to MMSSTV from JE3HHT, I used the FTP Widget by KE5RS - to archive the pics. I had it setup so that my most recent pic was also linked into a page that is maintained by KE5RS that displays SSTV pics from all over the world. You might look into http://www.worldsstv.com/ ... That would be a quick and easy way to let others see what you have received. Thanks /;^) -- <- Licensed in 1976, WB5RMG = Alan Sieg * AMSAT#20554 -> <- http://www.somenet.net * http://wb5rmg.somenet.net -> <- http://www.linkedin.com/in/alansieg * My 'Day Job' ->

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Fw: AMSAT booth Timonium MD hamfest
by jeff kb2m 23 Mar '09

23 Mar '09

I haven't heard from anyone who would like to help out with the AMSAT booth at Timonium MD this weekend. I will be there both days, I just need a few volunteers to help out for a couple of hours each day. Let me know soon (tonite) so I can request the package from Martha. 73 Jeff kb2m

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SSTV via AO-51/2
by John Marranca, Jr 23 Mar '09

23 Mar '09

Good evening all... EXCELLENT pass tonight. Many thanks to Marc, WA2S for the (I hope) 2-way SSTV QSO. Thanks again to the Control Team! John KB2HSH -- _______________________________ John Marranca, Jr PBX Technician/Shop Steward CWA Local 1122 BN Systems, Inc Orchard Park, NY (716)972-2006

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AO-51 SSTV @ 2300utc pass
by racer5039 23 Mar '09

23 Mar '09

Well, I was able to copy 2 vary nice pix's from Marc KB2HSH and 1 from David KB1PVH I hope I didn't mess anyone up by trying to send a pix myself. This was my first attempt at SSTV and really have no idea of what I should be doing. Marv N0FJP

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Re: yagi design (DK7ZB)
by Henk, PA3GUO 23 Mar '09

23 Mar '09

Hi Bert ! DK7ZB antennas have a relative small bandwidth. What I did was to make all elements a bit shorter, in order to go from 144.5 to 145.8 MHz. EME stations seem to like the design. Fewer elements compared to other designs. Total boom length is still comparable though. I have built an 145 MHz DK7ZB, and have also done some measurements. Have a look at: http://www.pa3guo.com/dk7zb.html (pictures & measuments) Together with the TS2000 my 2x6 elements DK7ZB does all I need for sats. Used it for RAFT, ANDE and PCSAT-1 commanding. Also enough to relative 'strong' on ISS (with the 100W from the TS2000) Henk, PA3GUO http://www.pa3guo.com ----------------------------------------------------------------------- Hi all, For the 2m version, I took the following design of DK7ZB as a start: http://www.qsl.net/dk7zb/start1.htm -> 144MHz yasis -> 6 El-28-Ohm (2m60). Because I want to tune this antenna to the upper side of the 2m band (I had 145.800MHz as center frequency in mind), I entered the data of this yagi in MMANA GAL, a free NEC program (http://mmhamsoft.amateur-radio.ca/mmana/). After Calculation, i got totally diferent results as on the DK7ZB website. Please find the MMANA file as an attachment on this mail. What am i doing wrong? 73, Bert - ON4DMD

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Re: AO-51 SSTV
by Mike Rupprecht 23 Mar '09

23 Mar '09

... grabbed 2 images from DF9EY this afternoon pass (used Robot36). See here http://www.dk3wn.info/p/ Sent also 2 images at 16:30 UTC but got no response until yet. 73, Mike -----Ursprüngliche Nachricht----- Von: amsat-bb-bounces(a)amsat.org [mailto:[email protected]] Im Auftrag von Andrew Glasbrenner Gesendet: Montag, 23. März 2009 18:49 An: Amateur Radio Station WA2S; amsat-bb(a)amsat.org Betreff: [amsat-bb] Re: AO-51 SSTV Not this time, as long as it isn't a really long transmission. It'd be good if users would announce what mode at the beginning of the transmission though. Not all the programs automatically recognize the different modes. 73, Drew KO4MA ----- Original Message ----- From: "Amateur Radio Station WA2S" <WA2S(a)comcast.net> To: <amsat-bb(a)amsat.org> Sent: Monday, March 23, 2009 12:59 PM Subject: [amsat-bb] AO-51 SSTV > Any recommended SSTV mode by the control group i.e. Robot 36 ? > > > > > > _______________________________________________ > Sent via AMSAT-BB(a)amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author. > Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite program! > Subscription settings: http://amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb _______________________________________________ Sent via AMSAT-BB(a)amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author. Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite program! Subscription settings: http://amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb

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AO-51 SSTV
by Amateur Radio Station WA2S 23 Mar '09

23 Mar '09

Any recommended SSTV mode by the control group i.e. Robot 36 ?

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