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visual satellite obs
by Luc Leblanc 08 Nov '08

08 Nov '08

Here is some link of interest about satellite spotting http://www.heavens-above.com/ http://www.satobs.org/ http://www.npr.org/blogs/bryantpark/2008/02/video_satellite_watchers_watch.… http://www.saao.ac.za/~wpk/CoSaTrak/visutrak.html http://www.analemma.de/english/satobs.html "-" Luc Leblanc VE2DWE Skype VE2DWE www.qsl.net/ve2dwe WAC BASIC CW PHONE SATELLITE

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Packet Software
by Mark 08 Nov '08

08 Nov '08

Hi All. I'm hoping somebody may be able to advise me of an alternative "Windows" packet program that I can use on my laptop "with my BayCom modem" that doesn't use the AGW packet engine. My old 266 MHz Dell Latitude doesn't want to know about AGWPE. :-( I use UISS and AGWPE on my other machine an I think that software is great. Regards Mark VK3MJ Geelong, Australia. ----------------------------------------------------------------- Hello Ciaran, You can use AGWpe as the soundcard modem. This site has an excellent "How-To": <http://kc2rlm.info/soundcardpacket/> There is another application that works with AGWpe to simplify APRS via ISS and that is UISS. <http://users.belgacom.net/hamradio/uiss.htm>

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AO-51 Flatplate area
by Dave Guimont 07 Nov '08

07 Nov '08

Can anyone approximate the flatplate area of AO-51... I see various claims of visibility on the reflector... MIR was pretty big, and as I remember the magnitude was greater than 0 (darker)..........variously, depending on sun angle of course... 73, Dave, WB6LLO dguimon1(a)san.rr.com Disagree: I learn.... Pulling for P3E...

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Viewing Sats with Naked Eye
by Clint Bradford 07 Nov '08

07 Nov '08

>>...impossible to view AO-51... I will stick with the information that NASA offers...and sources like astronomer Dave Kornreich (Dave earned his PhD from Cornell in 2001 and is now an assistant professor in the Department of Physics and Physical Science at Humboldt State University in California) - I did, indeed, see the light of the sun reflecting off of AO-51 earlier this week with the naked eye. Clint Bradford, K6LCS / KAF3359 909-241-7666

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D700 for ISS
by Fred VE3FAL 07 Nov '08

07 Nov '08

Gang: I was trying to leave the D-700 on this morning for the passes of the ISS and seeing if I could make it in as VE3FAL-8...it received ok, but I did not show up on the map. What settings would I need to adjust the rig to for the ISS in the Unproto, digi path etc???I have it set now for regular APRS.. I am trying to get these setting into the Program 1-5 for both Oscar32 and ISS when on the road. I did find some stuff on the usnavy site but some dates and material seem a bit out of time.. Fred VE3FAL

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Neked-eye viewing
by n3tl＠bellsouth.net 07 Nov '08

07 Nov '08

Hey everyone, I've followed with interest the recent posts about viewing AO-51 with the naked eye. With all due respect to previous posters, I'd like to offer a couple of thoughts. First and most importantly, the relative magnitude of the celestial body in question - not its size - determines our ability to view it with the naked eye. I'm confident that everyone has, at one time or another, seen a meteor that was smaller than a 25cm cube. This is a case where size doesn't matter. More about that later. Second, the relative darkness of the sky is the next most-affecting factor, I believe. Here in Athens, Ga., we don't have nearly the light pollution that folks who live an hour west of me must endure in the greater Atlanta area. But my skies aren't nearly as dark as those an hour east of me, in the rural areas of east-central Ga. and southwestern S.C. I see more here, routinely, than folks in Atlanta do. But folks another hour east see more, routinely, than I. As was noted in a previous post, Orbitron shows the relative magnitude of satellites users ask it to track. With that in mind, I ran a 2-week prediction schedule for AO-51 to see how bright it would be in the night sky. Neither Orbitron nor any stargazing program takes relative light pollution into account. They provide predictions of magnitude. The more light pollution one has to deal with, the brighter an object will have to be for naked-eye viewing. All of that being said - the brightest magnitude for AO-51 I was able to find for the next 2 weeks is 9.0. I suspect that others who run Orbitron predictions or those provided by other programs will find that a magnitude in the 9.0 range is about the brightest we'll get from the satellite. When reporting magnitude, a lower number means a brighter object. I do not believe it is possible for anyone who lives even on the fringes of a metropolitan area to see (with the naked eye) any celestial body with a 9.0 magnitude. That includes the ISS. Naked-eye seeing in the night skies isn't about the size of the object, it's about its brightness (i.e., level of illumination). I just ran Orbitron's simulation mode and, using Los Angeles as my location, learned that during the 02:05-ish UTC pass of AO-51 (6:05 p.m., in southern California), it's brightest magnitude was 9.1. Based on that, I do not believe Clint saw AO-51. On two occasions in the past year (i.e., since I finally picked up a halfway decent telescope!), I have been lucky enough to be looking at a star or planet when some satellite zoomed by in my field of view. It was pretty cool to see, and I consider myself fortunate. I recently picked up a pair of Nikon zoom binoculars (10x-25x x 50mm) for wide-field viewing, and I'm going to try to "find" our FM LEO satellites in the night sky with them in the coming days and weeks. I will not see them from here with my naked eye. 73 to all, Tim - N3TL AMSAT Member No. 36820 Athens, Ga, - EM84ha

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Visual sightings and IT
by Dave Guimont 07 Nov '08

07 Nov '08

I use Heavens Above for a quick forecast of any visual sightings, but I use IT for accurate AZ/EL printout information in the event of a partial overcast... The "seeing" is generally not very good in San Diego to begin with, and I live away from the city lights.... 73, Dave, WB6LLO dguimon1(a)san.rr.com Disagree: I learn.... Pulling for P3E...

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CO-65 earth photo #5
by Mineo Wakita 07 Nov '08

07 Nov '08

http://www.ne.jp/asahi/hamradio/je9pel/cut17ap4.htm http://lss.mes.titech.ac.jp/ssp/cute1.7/blog/1_25_rev2%20_Caption.jpg JE9PEL, Mineo Wakita

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Re: visual sighting of amateur satellites
by Hilton Meyer 06 Nov '08

06 Nov '08

Hi Steve and Jim, I well remember seeing Sputnik pass over several times and listening to the beep, beep , beep from the beacon, which from memory was on around 20MHz. Two ham friends and I sat on my shack roof to observe the passes, here in Napier, New Zealand. 73 Hilton ZL2MN STeve Andre' wrote: > On Wednesday 05 November 2008 21:59:59 Jim Danehy wrote: > >> I have often seen the ISS in the evening sky. Its elevation is about 200 >> miles up. It is a fairly large object measuring more than 310 feet >> wide and >> 225 feet long. It is about 150 feet in height. It is too big to fit >> into a >> football field at 310' x 225'. It is quite the sight. A couple of >> weeks ago >> after I worked Richard I saw the ISS by stepping outside. It was a great >> dark morning and the ISS probably had the brightness on the solar >> scale of >> 1. The sun is -27 and the brightest object for us on earth. The -27 >> being >> the bright side ; as you go to a more positive number the object is >> dimmer. >> >> AO 51 is about 25 cm on a side. That is about the size of a sack of >> groceries. I do not know the exact height of AO 51 but I know it is >> higher >> than the ISS (200 miles). I think AO 51 is about 250 to 300 miles up. >> >> I believe it is impossible to get a visual sighting of something that >> small >> at that height. There are thousands of objects in orbit around our >> earth. A >> bag of groceries at 300 miles up would take more seeing ability than a >> human set of eyes can provide. >> >> Jim W9VNE >> > > I've often wondered about this--I have no direct knowledge on this, but > what you say seems reasonable. > > Except that I'm pretty sure that US Air Force people saw Sputnik. Not > sure > how big it was compared to AO 51. > > The other factor here might be the sun--glinting in the sun, wouldn't > AO 51 > be far more visable ? > > --STeve Andre' > wb8wsf en82 > _______________________________________________ > 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 - http://www.avg.com Version: 8.0.175 / Virus Database: > 270.9.0/1770 - Release Date: 11/5/2008 5:36 PM > >

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some additional comments on visual sighting
by Jim Danehy 06 Nov '08

06 Nov '08

the accepted opinion of astronomers is that you can see +6 magnitude stars without the assistance of a telescope or binoculars . . . . if AO 51 is +9 then it is virtually impossible to see it with the naked eye . . . as for comets : well in order for comets to be seen those small particles that you see must be within the Karman line . . . which is at 62 miles (up) . . . the atmosphere pretty well ends at 75 to 80 miles up . . . in order for those objects to be seen they must be within the atmosphere where they "burn up" by friction against the "air" atmosphere (. . . AO 51 is some 300 miles or 400 miles up and the ISS is 200 miles up . . . the sun is - 27 and we all know the brightest thing out there for us here on earth . . . . +6 for naked eye viewing . . . +9 is not visible Jim W9VNE

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ESA cubesat launch details
by G0MRF＠aol.com 06 Nov '08

06 Nov '08

Following the selection of 9 cubesats to be launched on the maiden flight of the Vega launcher, ESA have now announced that the cubesats will be deployed into a very interesting orbit measuring 350km x 1450km with an inclination of 71 degrees. >From the ESA website "The nine CubeSats will be deployed from three different deployment systems mounted on the support structure of the main payload, LARES (LAser RElativity Satellite), into an orbit of 350 km by 1450 km at an inclination of 71 degrees. The launch opportunity is offered by ESA to the selected CubeSats free of charge" Further details are at: _http://www.esa.int/esaED/SEMAYTRTKMF_index_0.html_ (http://www.esa.int/esaED/SEMAYTRTKMF_index_0.html) Regards David G0MRF (If only.........!!)

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Report GO-32 And Cuestion
by Raul Romero CA3SOC 06 Nov '08

06 Nov '08

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Len=11 >[22:15:40] PB: Empty. 1:Fm CA3SOC To 4XTECH-12 <SABM P>[22:15:40] 1:Fm CA3SOC To 4XTECH-12 <SABM P>[22:15:46] 1:Fm CA3SOC To 4XTECH-12 <SABM P>[22:15:52] 1:Fm CA3SOC To 4XTECH-12 <SABM P>[22:15:58] 1:Fm CA3SOC To CQ Via 4XTECH <UI pid=F0 Len=46 >[22:15:59] Software: UISS 5.2.3 For Windows and AGWPE PRO 1:Fm -4 To -11 Via -7,,,,-14*,h,-3 [22:16:01] 1:Fm 4XTECH-12 To BBSTAT <UI pid=F0 Len=12 >[22:16:01] Open:AB1C23: 1:Fm 4XTECH-12 To STATUS <UI pid=F0 Len=11 >[22:16:01] >B:50261317 1:Fm 4XTECH-12 To BEACON <UI pid=F0 Len=59 >[22:16:01] >Thu Nov 06 01:16:06 2008 :UTC| Gurwin Techsat1B (V9.87) 1:Fm 4XTECH-12 To BEACON <UI pid=F0 Len=27 >[22:16:01] BBS(V9.87) 2Users/8BCasts. 1:Fm 4XTECH-12 To BEACON <UI pid=F0 Len=18 >[22:16:01] Upl:145.89,1269.8 1:Fm 4XTECH-12 To BEACON <UI pid=F0 Len=39 >[22:16:02] :BLN1 GO32:cu APRS!!Use pth via 4XTECH 1:Fm 4XTECH-12 To BEACON <UI pid=F0 Len=33 >[22:16:02] :BLN3 GO32:D7* posits use 145.93 1:Fm 4XTECH-12 To BEACON <UI pid=F0 Len=27 >[22:16:02] 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Len=38 >[22:17:32] :BLNQSL1/1:4XTECH-11,4XTECH-12{UISS52} 1:Fm CA3SOC To 4XTECH-12 <DISC P>[22:17:36] 1:Fm 4XTECH-12 To BBSTAT <UI pid=F0 Len=12 >[22:17:38] Open:AB1C23: 1:Fm 4XTECH-12 To STATUS <UI pid=F0 Len=11 >[22:17:38] >B:50262042 1:Fm -4 To -7 Via -7,,,,-6 [22:18:01] 1:Fm CA3SOC To CQ Via 4XTECH <UI pid=F0 Len=46 >[22:18:02] Software: UISS 5.2.3 For Windows and AGWPE PRO 1:Fm CA3SOC To CQ Via 4XTECH <UI pid=F0 Len=72 >[22:18:03] =3336.15S/07032.30W-73' From CE3RR and CA3SOC Via ISS And GO-32 {UISS52} 1:Fm CA3SOC To 4XTECH-12 <SABM P>[22:18:07] 1:Fm 4XTECH-12 To BBSTAT <UI pid=F0 Len=12 >[22:18:10] Open:AB1C23: 1:Fm 4XTECH-12 To BEACON <UI pid=F0 Len=59 >[22:18:10] >Thu Nov 06 01:18:15 2008 :UTC| Gurwin Techsat1B (V9.87) 1:Fm 4XTECH-12 To BEACON <UI pid=F0 Len=27 >[22:18:10] BBS(V9.87) 2Users/8BCasts. 1:Fm 4XTECH-12 To BEACON <UI pid=F0 Len=18 >[22:18:10] Upl:145.89,1269.8 1:Fm 4XTECH-12 To BEACON <UI pid=F0 Len=39 >[22:18:10] :BLN1 GO32:cu APRS!!Use pth via 4XTECH 1:Fm 4XTECH-12 To BEACON <UI pid=F0 Len=36 >[22:18:11] :BLN2 GO32:APRS msgs use 145.85 Upl 1:Fm 4XTECH-12 To BEACON <UI pid=F0 Len=27 >[22:18:11] 10YR to GO32!keep on amigo 1:Fm 4XTECH-12 To BEACON <UI pid=F0>[22:18:11] 1:Fm CA3SOC To 4XTECH-12 <SABM P>[22:18:13] 1:Fm CA3SOC To CQ Via 4XTECH <UI pid=F0 Len=46 >[22:18:18] Software: UISS 5.2.3 For Windows and AGWPE PRO 1:Fm CA3SOC To 4XTECH-12 <SABM P>[22:18:19] 1:Fm CA3SOC To CQ Via 4XTECH <UI pid=F0 Len=72 >[22:18:19] =3336.15S/07032.30W-73' From CE3RR and CA3SOC Via ISS And GO-32 {UISS52} 1:Fm CA3SOC To 4XTECH-12 <SABM P>[22:18:25] 1:Fm 4XTECH-11 To PBLIST <UI pid=F0 Len=11 >[22:18:25] PB: Empty. 1:Fm CA3SOC To CQ Via 4XTECH <UI pid=F0 Len=72 >[22:18:27] =3336.15S/07032.30W-73' From CE3RR and CA3SOC Via ISS And GO-32 {UISS52} 1:Fm CA3SOC To 4XTECH-12 <SABM P>[22:18:31] 1:Fm -4 To -6 Via -7,,,,-10 [22:18:31] 1:Fm CA3SOC To CQ Via 4XTECH <UI pid=F0 Len=72 >[22:18:34] =3336.15S/07032.30W-73' From CE3RR and CA3SOC Via ISS And GO-32 {UISS52} 1:Fm CA3SOC 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{UISS52} 1:Fm CA3SOC To 4XTECH-12 <SABM P>[22:18:49] 1:Fm CA3SOC To CQ Via 4XTECH <UI pid=F0 Len=72 >[22:18:50] =3336.15S/07032.30W-73' From CE3RR and CA3SOC Via ISS And GO-32 {UISS52} 1:Fm CA3SOC To 4XTECH-12 <SABM P>[22:18:55] 1:Fm 4XTECH-11 To PBLIST <UI pid=F0 Len=11 >[22:19:00] PB: Empty. 1:Fm -4 To -5 Via -7,,,,-10 [22:19:00] 1:Fm CA3SOC To 4XTECH-12 <SABM P>[22:19:01] 1:Fm CA3SOC To CQ Via 4XTECH <UI pid=F0 Len=72 >[22:19:05] =3336.15S/07032.30W-73' From CE3RR and CA3SOC Via ISS And GO-32 {UISS52} 1:Fm CA3SOC To CQ Via 4XTECH <UI pid=F0 Len=72 >[22:19:06] =3336.15S/07032.30W-73' From CE3RR and CA3SOC Via ISS And GO-32 {UISS52} 1:Fm CA3SOC To 4XTECH-12 <DISC P>[22:19:07] 1:Fm CA3SOC To CQ Via 4XTECH <UI pid=F0 Len=72 >[22:19:09] =3336.15S/07032.30W-73' From CE3RR and CA3SOC Via ISS And GO-32 {UISS52} 1:Fm CA3SOC To CQ Via 4XTECH <UI pid=F0 Len=72 >[22:19:11] =3336.15S/07032.30W-73' From CE3RR and CA3SOC Via ISS And GO-32 {UISS52} 1:Fm CA3SOC To CQ Via 4XTECH <UI pid=F0 Len=72 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Station Recommendations
by Josh Smith 06 Nov '08

06 Nov '08

Hello everyone, I am fairly new to the armature radio hobby and am in the market for a station. I have all but decided on an icom ic-7000 all mode/most band transceiver. But I have recently been experimenting with some of the easy sats (ao-51,iss,etc) and wanted to know if anyone here has used the ic-7000 for some light satellite work and how it works for this purpose. Thank you, -- Josh Smith KD8HRX email/jabber: juicewvu(a)gmail.com phone: 304.237.9369(c) () ascii ribbon campaign - against html e-mail /\ www.asciiribbon.org - against proprietary attachments

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QSLs from WD9EWK (DM23/DM24) last weekend
by Patrick STODDARD (WD9EWK/VA7EWK) 06 Nov '08

06 Nov '08

Hi! I was planning to send out QSLs for stations that worked me last weekend, when I was out in California in DM23/DM24, before my trip to Vancouver. I mailed a few out, responding to QSLs I already received. The rest will be mailed when I return from Canada, in case I have more cards to send to those stations. I already have cards printed for that trip, and I have a template already set up for CJ7EWK this weekend. I apologize to those who may have been expecting my QSLs in the mail this week from last weekend's quick trip. Thanks, and 73! Patrick WD9EWK/VA7EWK (soon, CJ7EWK) http://www.wd9ewk.net/

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GO-32 Observation.
by Dave Aitch 06 Nov '08

06 Nov '08

Sorry if this has been mentioned already. Over the last couple of days I have been trying to work GO-32 9K6 data BBS. I sorted the continuous request for the DIR by deleting the appropriate file. I sent a test message, which was accepted. The DIR was requested but no data downloaded. I tried again this morning. DIR requested, along with others in the queue, but nothing downloaded. Uploaded a short message to myself agn, noted the msg number and requested to download it, but again, no response, but my call sign appeared in the queue to download the msg, as it does when requesting the directory. So 32 will accept files transmitted to it, but doesn't respond to files requested from it. Hope this helps someone somewhere. 73, Dave. G1OCN. AMSAT UK 5766 Portland. Dorset. IO80SM.

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viewing satellites
by Jim Danehy 06 Nov '08

06 Nov '08

I said in my original post on this subject I am not here to persuade . . . I am interested in helping to understand (education) . . . AO 51 is 9" X 9" X 9" . . . see AMSAT website where they use ~25cm cubed . . . the ISS is ~10,000,000 cubic feet versus less than 1 cubic foot for AO 51 . . .YES you can "see" the sun reflect off the 10,000,000 cubic foot object but not the less than HALF A CUBIC FOOT AO 51 Like anything we all see REFLECTIONS of the sun; that is a physicists definition . . . without the sun you "see" nothing . . . I have SEEN the relatively large 300' X 225' X 150' ISS which is the sun's reflection . . . . I have seen dozens of Iridium flares which last for about 2 or 3 seconds depending on certain factors . . . no argument from me on whether someone "saw" something . . . i guess if you think you saw something 9 " X 9" X 9" from 300 miles up you will continue to believe that . . . it just is not factual . . . . now the ISS is large enough . . . its star magnitude does vary depending on factors but is generally about a 1 which is certainly visible . . . as somebody said AO 51 would be a 15 or so magnitude which is way way beyond seeing . . . most very dim stars are 3 and 4 and believe me that is 100 db up (so to speak) from AO 51 at 15. As a matter of fact you can not see beyond a 4th magnitude star and if you are older your vision might not even allow that . . . believe what you want ; I think physics is great (pretty factual). Folks believe in a lot of stuff but unfortunately a lot is not factual . . . the "glints" of sunlight off the Iridium satellites are spectacular though but last for a second or so . . . imagine seeing something the size of a 6 pack of beverages 300 miles up with you naked eye . . . . impossible . . . Jim W9VNE

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Visual sightings of satellites
by David G Lewis 06 Nov '08

06 Nov '08

Hi, You would look for the sunlight reflection from the satellite.The satellite itself would be too small to see from earth. 73,David

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Re: Viewing AO-51
by Clint Bradford 06 Nov '08

06 Nov '08

> I believe it is impossible to get a visual sighting of something > that small at that height. There are thousands of objects in orbit > around our earth. A bag of groceries at 300 miles up would take more > seeing ability than a human set of eyes can provide. Pssst, Jim: You saw the ISS just the same way I saw AO-51. Neither of us saw the bird without it being illuminated by another source for us. Clint Bradford

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GO-32 APRS uplink frequencies
by Douglas Quagliana 06 Nov '08

06 Nov '08

For everyone who has been asking about GO-32 and APRS recently: I copied the following packets, among others, from GO-32 during the evening pass on 05-Nov-2008. 4XTECH-12>BEACON : :BLN1 GO32:cu APRS!!Use pth via 4XTECH 4XTECH-12>BEACON : :BLN2 GO32:APRS msgs use 145.85 Upl 4XTECH-12>BEACON : :BLN3 GO32:D7* posits use 145.93 Douglas KA2UPW/5

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CJ7EWK from CN89/CO80 (7-10 November 2008)
by Patrick STODDARD (WD9EWK/VA7EWK) 06 Nov '08

06 Nov '08

Hi! I leave for Vancouver tomorrow, and will spend the next few days up there. While I am there, I hope to be able to work some satellite passes on the FM birds and maybe AO-16 from CN89 and possibly from Whistler in CO80. This trip will not be primarily a radio trip, so I do not know how active I will be over the next few days. I will use the callsign CJ7EWK for any satellite operating. My Canadian call is VA7EWK, but I will use the CJ prefix instead of VA for any satellite operating I do. CJ is one of the special prefixes authorized for Canadian amateur operators by Industry Canada during October and November 2008 to commemorate the 150th aniversary of the founding of the Crown Colony of British Columbia. I will send QSL cards to any stations that make contacts with CJ7EWK during this trip. If you wish to send a QSL card for CJ7EWK, please send them via WD9EWK. 73! Patrick WD9EWK/VA7EWK http://www.wd9ewk.net/

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visual sighting of amateur satellites
by Jim Danehy 06 Nov '08

06 Nov '08

I have often seen the ISS in the evening sky. Its elevation is about 200 miles up. It is a fairly large object measuring more than 310 feet wide and 225 feet long. It is about 150 feet in height. It is too big to fit into a football field at 310' x 225'. It is quite the sight. A couple of weeks ago after I worked Richard I saw the ISS by stepping outside. It was a great dark morning and the ISS probably had the brightness on the solar scale of 1. The sun is -27 and the brightest object for us on earth. The -27 being the bright side ; as you go to a more positive number the object is dimmer. AO 51 is about 25 cm on a side. That is about the size of a sack of groceries. I do not know the exact height of AO 51 but I know it is higher than the ISS (200 miles). I think AO 51 is about 250 to 300 miles up. I believe it is impossible to get a visual sighting of something that small at that height. There are thousands of objects in orbit around our earth. A bag of groceries at 300 miles up would take more seeing ability than a human set of eyes can provide. Jim W9VNE

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Re: AO-51 Contact...
by mlunday＠nc.rr.com 06 Nov '08

06 Nov '08

Very cool, Clint (the AO-51 sighting and the proper prioritization of the relationship!) Under what conditions can I expect to see satellites? Evening after sunset but with sun still shining on the LEO objects? Mark, WD4ELG

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AO-51 Contact...
by Clint Bradford 06 Nov '08

06 Nov '08

My wife had an intensive day out of the house, so we decided to take a walk when she arrived home. Mild Santa Ana wind conditions here in Riverside, CA - but not bad enough to start blowing dirt around. A very clean, crystal-clear evening. I knew I had a pass of AO-51 comin' at 6:05 ... but the relationship took precedence...(grin). Just for the heck of it, I stopped walking at 6:10PM Pacific and gazed upwards. "By the way, we have a great pass of... WOW! DAMNATION!" There it was. AO-51 streaking across the sky South-to-North - right where it was supposed to be. Don't know how to log a VISUAL contact - but it sure was exciting! Clint Bradford, K6LCS / KAF3359 909-241-7666

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Portable EM-46 this weekend
by Rick - WA4NVM 05 Nov '08

05 Nov '08

Anyone who needs grid square EM46 in Arkansas, I will be operating portable this weekend with the handheld setup. Nov. 8 - 9, maybe Monday morning also. FM birds only. 73, Rick - WA4NVM, LM1339

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Re: PacCom Spirit-1 TNC
by Ronald G. Parsons 05 Nov '08

05 Nov '08

I have a copy of the PacComm SPIRIT-2 manual, 3rd Rev. Ed., Copr. 1995. Do you need specific information or a copy of the manual? Ron W5RKN ----- Original Message ----- > Message: 7 > Date: Wed, 5 Nov 2008 11:02:58 -0000 > From: "El Bachir Zantou" <zantou(a)crers.gov.ma> > Subject: [amsat-bb] PacCom Spirit-1 TNC > To: <AMSAT-BB(a)amsat.org> > Message-ID: <02e801c93f36$103d3380$1101a8c0@TOTO> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset="iso-8859-1" > > Hi all, > could anybody point me to where I can find a manual for the PacCom > SPIRIT-1 or 2 TNC . > > Thanks in advance > > E.B Zantou > CN8ZE

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Material for strip lines
by Glen Zook 05 Nov '08

05 Nov '08

I just drove up to my local hobby (actually model airplane, boat, railroad) shop and it is no longer in business! It was there less than a month ago but has since disappeared. The reason I went to the shop was to purchase some brass strip 3/16ths inches wide for making the strip line tuned circuits for a 432 MHz preamplifier. But, since the store is no longer in business I had to look elsewhere for some material. On a "hunch", I stopped by a Michael's store (this is a chain of hobby shops in the south) and "discovered" copper sheets that are several "mils" thick and can be cut with common scissors. The sheets are 9.25 inches by 12 inches and the cost was $5.99. Considering that the brass strips were usually $1.29 and were about 9 inches long the copper sheet was definitely a bargain. The copper is sold for embossing projects and is 100 percent copper (and is a "product of the U.S.A.). The thickness is sufficient for receiving strip lines and for lower powered transmitting strip lines (I would guess up to 100 watts, maybe even more). What I bought was the AMACO brand part number 50066R and, again, the price was $5.99 for the sheet. It comes in a plastic tube about 2 inches in diameter. Although I did not go across the street to the Hobby Lobby store, I would think that they would handle either the exact product or a similar product. Since metal embossing is fairly popular I expect that most general hobby stores would have similar copper sheets. Glen, K9STH Website: http://k9sth.com

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FS: Kenwood TS790A satellite transceiver
by John Geiger 05 Nov '08

05 Nov '08

I have a top of the line Kenwood all mode satellite rig for sale. The price include shipping in the US, but can be reduced for pickup in Lawton, OK. It is a Kenwood TS790A VHF/UHF transceiver. It does 45 watts on 2m and 35 watts on 70cm CW/SSB/FM. It does do dual receive, satellite tracking functions, and tone encode. Not sure about tone decode. This is one of the best satellite and weak signal radios ever made. QST gave it rave reviews in their product review and said it was an excllent VHF/UHF contest radio. You can work 144.200 and 432.100 at the same time, and you can also add the optional 1.2ghz module for a triband radio. It comes with a hand mic, power cord, and a copy of the manual. Asking $675. 73s John AA5JG

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0148-0209 AO-7 pass
by Fred VE3FAL 05 Nov '08

05 Nov '08

Called CQ and not a single voice heard on the band tonight, guess all are watching the election.. Fred VE3FAL

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K3szh- 7k
by Peter 05 Nov '08

05 Nov '08

Joe, Congratulation's in reaching 7000 + in the AO-7 log. You presence and patience that you showed me in learning the personality of this "Grand Bird" has added a great deal to my enjoyment of this mode, thank you and I look forward to being a part of your log for 8k and on! 73, Pete, WB2OQQ

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K3SZH, 7000 + on ao-7
by TERRY BROMLEY 05 Nov '08

05 Nov '08

Joe congratulation's in reaching 7000 + in the AO-7 log. Wow that is what i call DEDICATION , i'm glad to have been a small part of it. From your friend Terry G1WPR.

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Re: GO-32 Status
by Raul Romero CA3SOC 05 Nov '08

05 Nov '08

In my home FT-847 And Mixw With Sound Card 73 Raul CA3SOC 12:53 4XTECH-11>PBLIST>UI,R,F0 (9600 baud): PB: Empty. 12:54 4XTECH-11>PBLIST>UI,R,F0 (9600 baud): PB: Empty. 12:54 4XTECH-12>BBSTAT>UI,R,F0 (9599 baud): Open:AB1C23: 12:54 4XTECH-12>STATUS>UI,R,F0 (9601 baud): >B:49801972 12:55 4XTECH-12>BBSTAT>UI,R,F0 (9599 baud): Open:AB1C23: 12:55 4XTECH-12>STATUS>UI,R,F0 (9597 baud): >B:49802220 12:56 4XTECH-11>PBLIST>UI,R,F0 (9596 baud): PB: Empty. 12:56 4XTECH-12>BBSTAT>UI,R,F0 (9595 baud): Open:AB1C23: 12:56 4XTECH-12>STATUS>UI,R,F0 (9602 baud): >B:49802389 12:56 4XTECH-12>BEACON>UI,R,F0 (9597 baud): >Wed Nov 05 12:56:13 2008 :UTC| Gurwin Techsat1B (V9.87) 12:56 4XTECH-12>BEACON>UI,R,F0 (9597 baud): BBS(V9.87) 2Users/8BCasts. 12:56 4XTECH-12>BEACON>UI,R,F0 (9599 baud): Upl:145.89,1269.8 12:56 4XTECH-12>BEACON>UI,R,F0 (9600 baud): :BLN1 GO32:cu APRS!!Use pth via 4XTECH 12:56 4XTECH-12>BEACON>UI,R,F0 (9599 baud): :BLN2 GO32:APRS msgs use 145.85 Upl 12:56 4XTECH-12>BEACON>UI,R,F0 (9600 baud): :BLN3 GO32:D7* posits use 145.93 12:56 4XTECH-12>BEACON>UI,R,F0 (9598 baud): 10YR to GO32!keep on amigo 12:56 4XTECH-12>BEACON>UI,R,F0 (9597 baud): 12:56 4XTECH-11>PBLIST>UI,R,F0 (9600 baud): PB: Empty. 12:56 4XTECH-12>BBSTAT>UI,R,F0 (9599 baud): Open:AB1C23: 12:56 4XTECH-12>STATUS>UI,R,F0 (9601 baud): >B:49802872 12:57 4XTECH-11>PBLIST>UI,R,F0 (9600 baud): PB: Empty. 12:57 4XTECH-12>STATUS>UI,R,F0 (9597 baud): >B:49803075 12:58 4XTECH-12>STATUS>UI,R,F0 (9601 baud): >B:49803173 12:58 4XTECH-12>BEACON>UI,R,F0 (9597 baud): 12:59 4XTECH-11>PBLIST>UI,R,F0 (9596 baud): PB: Empty. 12:59 4XTECH-12>BBSTAT>UI,R,F0 (9595 baud): Open:AB1C23: --------------------------------------------------------------------- "Are you still wasting your time with spam?... There is a solution!" Protected by GIANT Company's Spam Inspector The most powerful anti-spam software available. http://mail.spaminspector.com

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PacCom Spirit-1 TNC
by El Bachir Zantou 05 Nov '08

05 Nov '08

Hi all, could anybody point me to where I can find a manual for the PacCom SPIRIT-1 or 2 TNC . Thanks in advance E.B Zantou CN8ZE

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Re: help with wisp
by Bent Bagger 05 Nov '08

05 Nov '08

> laura halliday wrote: > > Is pbpg still being developed? wasn't that open source? This might > be a good start, if not. Oh yes, it is. It is in daily use at OZ7SAT - 24/7 on our automatic, unmanned ground station. I made a release of PB/PG for Linux in January of this year. It may be found several places: http://www.fern.dk/?PB%2FPG (the main site) ftp://ftp.amsat.org/amsat/software/Linux/pbpg-2.2.1.tar.gz ftp://www.ibiblio.org/pub/linux/apps/ham/pbpg-2.2.1.tar.gz > I always thought the pacsat > protocol was a very interesting concept and is a piece of technology > that deserves to live on. I have at several occations tried to persuade some of the Cubesat people to use this protocol, but so far to no avail. Best 73 de Bent/OZ6BL maintainer of PB/PG for Linux

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Re: 0148-0209 AO-7 pass
by w7lrd＠comcast.net 05 Nov '08

05 Nov '08

probably we were all downloading CNN or FOX 73 W7LRD -- "if this were easy, everyone would be doing it" -------------- Original message -------------- From: Dave Guimont <dguimon1(a)san.rr.com> > > >Called CQ and not a single voice heard on the band tonight, guess all are > >watching the election.. > > > > Fred > > > >VE3FAL > > Fred, I did the same thing on FO29 ~ 2000 z today, and heard no one > besides myself!! > > And I was looking at a good chunk of Mexico, all of the Pacific > states, western third of Canada...all of Alaska, a big chunk of Eastern Russia > > What in the world has happened to the ham satellite community in the > USA and Canada? > > And AO51 was designed to promote hamsats!! > > Let us not make that mistake again.. > > BANDWIDTH > > > > > 73, Dave, WB6LLO > dguimon1(a)san.rr.com > > Disagree: I learn.... > > Pulling for P3E... > > _______________________________________________ > 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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Re: 0148-0209 AO-7 pass
by w7lrd＠comcast.net 05 Nov '08

05 Nov '08

probably we were all downloading CNN or FOX 73 Bob W7LRD -------------- Original message -------------- From: Dave Guimont <dguimon1(a)san.rr.com> > > >Called CQ and not a single voice heard on the band tonight, guess all are > >watching the election.. > > > > Fred > > > >VE3FAL > > Fred, I did the same thing on FO29 ~ 2000 z today, and heard no one > besides myself!! > > And I was looking at a good chunk of Mexico, all of the Pacific > states, western third of Canada...all of Alaska, a big chunk of Eastern Russia > > What in the world has happened to the ham satellite community in the > USA and Canada? > > And AO51 was designed to promote hamsats!! > > Let us not make that mistake again.. > > BANDWIDTH > > > > > 73, Dave, WB6LLO > dguimon1(a)san.rr.com > > Disagree: I learn.... > > Pulling for P3E... > > _______________________________________________ > 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 7 Mode A tonight
by Jim Danehy 05 Nov '08

05 Nov '08

AO 7 switches from Mode A to Mode B every day about 2000 GMT. You have to pay attention to which mode AO 7 is operating. Use the AO 7 Log which can be accessed through the Amsat site Jim W9VNE

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GO-32 Status
by charter 04 Nov '08

04 Nov '08

Has any one been able to download the directory? I see calls in the que all looking for directory updates. Wondering if I'm the only one? Nice to see the sat back in action again... Bruce ke0lx 30873

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help with wisp
by Nick Pugh 04 Nov '08

04 Nov '08

Hard drive failure and starting over with wisp and xp 1 st problem error msg can not create a directory c:wisp/ao-16 [P] 2 nd problem kep database not getting written in wisp directory or any where 3 rd problem unable to install rotator drive 4 th problem gsc unable to associate a satellite Thanks for your help nick

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GS-5500
by Dave 04 Nov '08

04 Nov '08

Hi group, I have a GS-5500 and both 2m and 70cm (436CP) M-squared antennas. I see a lot of traffic about problems with interconnects between radios and software, so I thought I'd ask what a really nice workable combo would be. What radio works nice with Sat32PC when doing various satellite work? Should I get two radios, one for each band? 73, Dave

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Preamp advice, pse
by ANTHONY JAPHA 04 Nov '08

04 Nov '08

Bird Lovers, Pse let me have advice on which of the following ARR 2 mtr preamps I should get: P144VDA: 1.0db nf, 15 db gain; or P144VDG: 0.5db nf, 24db gain. The preamp will be used primarily for AO-7. I operate only portable in a high noise environment here in Manhattan. I doubt the nf difference is at all meaningful in my use. The large difference in gain between the 2 preamps may not be impt. either, that is the real question. My XCVR is the FT-817. Another 817 is used to transmit, running abt 15-20 watts into a small amp. with an Arrow split between 2 booms on 2 tripods only abt. 1 ft. from each other. So what's the verdict? Tnx and 73, Tony, N2UN

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Re^2: GO-32 Status?
by Mineo Wakita 04 Nov '08

04 Nov '08

http://www.ne.jp/asahi/hamradio/je9pel/81103g32.jpg JE9PEL, Mineo Wakita

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Re: GO-32 Status?
by Mineo Wakita 04 Nov '08

04 Nov '08

I can't digipeat via GO-32 yet, but I could access to GO-32 PBBS yesterday using WiSP. JE9PEL, Mineo Wakita

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"off topic" Intelsat Retires the Oldest Commercial Communications Satellite
by robert＠robertreynolds.org 04 Nov '08

04 Nov '08

I thought this might be of interest to the board. MARISAT F2 was a good bird I worked her for 2 years from the South Pole. She will be very much missed. Robert http://www.marketwatch.com/news/story/Intelsat-Retires-Oldest-Commercial-Co…

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GO-32 Status?
by John Ronan 04 Nov '08

04 Nov '08

Morning, I attempted to use GO-32 last night and didn't have much success. Its been a while since I tried it so I was wondering if there is something amiss with the sat? Or if I should keep checking items on my station. I was unable to beacon an APRS packet through on 145.850 at all (using software), neither was a colleague able to on 145.930 with a TM-D700 I've seen a few previous posters ask a similar question, but I've not managed to find a definitive reply. Regards John -- John Ronan <jronan(a)tssg.org>, +353-51-302938 Telecommunications Software & Systems Group, http://www.tssg.org

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IC-910 and 1296 Board for Sale
by John Henderson N4NAB 04 Nov '08

04 Nov '08

Like new IC-910 with the UX-910 1296 unit. $1650 plus shipping. Price firm. All boxes, power cord, mike, manual etc. 10 out of 10 condition. Contact at n4nab(a)arrl.net John John Henderson N4NAB 212 Bayside Drive Cape Carteret, NC 28584

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Re: - AMSAT-BB Contents From MM3YCG
by Callum Graham 03 Nov '08

03 Nov '08

Thanks to everyone who gave me info regarding working VO 52, I've not had much time today tho I will give it a go during the week...so listen out for me HI - And thanks again 73 De Callum MM3YCG

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iss packet off?
by Mr Jeffrey L Ross 03 Nov '08

03 Nov '08

hi folks, have not heard anything on 145.825 and was wondering if the packet is off on the iss? anyone know the status? kc8gkf

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VO 52 Newbie Help Request
by Callum Graham 02 Nov '08

02 Nov '08

Hello all. I have just started out in SSB satellites and I have been unable to have a QSO through any yet. I can always find the downlink frequency but I can never find the uplink frequency. Is there any particular or easy way of tuning in the uplink frequency quick enough before the Doppler moves off frequency on the downlink. I'm using a Yaesu FT847 with a collinear antenna. Ive been searching everywhere but have not found out any answers yet.....any help would be appreciated.! 73 de MM3YCG.

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tnc2 help
by Nick Pugh 02 Nov '08

02 Nov '08

What is the command to get a MFJ 12174 out of kiss mode? Thanks nick

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microwave swr on ebay
by w7lrd＠comcast.net 02 Nov '08

02 Nov '08

Hello This may be of interest to some of you. I am trying to clear out some surplus stuff from the cluttered ham shack. http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=110305700991&ssPage… -- 73 Bob W7LRD AMSAT member 28498 Seattle

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Starting out on packet mode.
by Allen Vinegar 02 Nov '08

02 Nov '08

How can I start out on packet mode with the ISS using a TH-D7AG in a handheld operation with an Arrow antenna?

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Starting out on packet mode
by Ciaran Morgan 02 Nov '08

02 Nov '08

Hello folks, Being a relative "newbe" to the hobby, I am trying to find information on using packet data with the likes of the ISS and other AO satellites. My set up is fairly basic at the moment - FT857D using a US Interface Navigator and running into a Watson W50 co-linear that is on the very top of my house (which is on a bit of a hill in the area I live). I know most people suggest/recommend using a TNC for packet but are there any software TNCs/systems (and instructions on setting them up) around that I could pick up to try out? I did hear the ISS on 145.825Mhz this morning as it went over Europe (0840UTC ish.) which is a start.. 73 Ciaran - M0XTD

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AO-7 tonight - would like to receive
by Joseph Holman 02 Nov '08

02 Nov '08

Any AO-7 users available tonight to help me with a receive experiment on my end? I'm setting up a new station and would like to hear something on AO-7. I read that the beacon may or may not be on all the time - is this true? During the last pass right now, I did not hear a beacon around 145.975 - should I be? Joe, AD7D.

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[ans] ANS-307 AMSAT Weekly Bulletins
by Dee 02 Nov '08

02 Nov '08

AMSAT NEWS SERVICE ANS-307 ANS is a free, weekly, news and information service of AMSAT North America, The Radio Amateur Satellite Corporation. ANS reports on the activities of a worldwide group of Amateur Radio operators who share an active interest in designing, building, launching and communicating through analog and digital Amateur Radio satellites. Please send any amateur satellite news or reports to: ans-editor(a)amsat.org In this edition: * AMSAT Symposium notes * Note from Owen Garriot * ARISS Status - 27 October 2008 * ARISS contact video posted * AO-51 Mode requests due SB SAT @ AMSAT $ANS-307.01 AMSAT Symposium notes AMSAT News Service Bulletin 307.01 From AMSAT HQ SILVER SPRING, MD. October 26, 2008 To All RADIO AMATEURS BID: $ANS-307.01 Now that Atlanta is behind us, we learned that AMSAT is in the same boat financially as the rest of the country. Our goals are still the same, however, the dates for future projects were taken out of the Vision Statement to reflect the reality of the launch environment. The new BOD met and elected a new slate of officers. Their plates are quite full and they have a huge task in front of them . The Symposium had many interesting presentations including new ways to become satellite active. HEO and MEO were discussed. The Banquet was well attended and a great presentation on the Hubble Space Telescope by one of the actual "keepers," Dan Shultz, gave inside information on real time happenings. The next Symposium site has not been selected, however, 2009 is our 40th anniversary so hopefully many of you will attend! Thanks to the Atlanta gang for providing a wonderful adventure. [ANS thanks Dee, NB2F for the above information] /EX SB SAT @ AMSAT $ANS-307.02 Note from Owen Garriot AMSAT News Service Bulletin 307.02 From AMSAT HQ SILVER SPRING, MD. October 26, 2008 To All RADIO AMATEURS BID: $ANS-307.02 All, I received the following e-mail today from Owen Garriott, W5LFL and wanted to share this with the Amateur Community. Please post this and pass it to others in the amateur radio community, as appropriate. 73, Frank H. Bauer, KA3HDO AMSAT-NA V.P. for Human Spaceflight Programs ARISS International Chairman --------------------------------------------- Richard, W5KWQ, landed in Kazakhstan on Friday, 24 October 2008 at about 0936 local time and was met there by his father Owen, W5LFL. They became the first American "second generation" father/son combination to have both flown in space and the first cosmonaut/astronaut-trained pair in the world. They returned to Star City near Moscow that afternoon for medical evaluation and this is the first interview provided by Richard the very next day. It is transcribed and delivered by Owen to the ham community. "On my recent flight I had the great opportunity to speak directly with and trade call signs with hundreds of hams around the globe. For me it was a unexpected joy to find so many enthusiastic hams, who were so well informed and interested in my activities in orbit. When I began my transmissions with preplanned SSTV images including "pirate messages", test patterns and family images, I did not know how they would be received. But it seemed that fellow hams really enjoyed seeing this beginning to my time on the International Space Station (ISS). Throughout the bulk of my 10 days on the ISS I tried to be speaking by voice or transmitting SSTV images whenever possible. After my first 100 or so QSOs, I understood how well "networked" the global ham community really is. I received specific reports back through Mission Control-Moscow about technical aspects of my work and how the community was enjoying the transmissions. This redoubled my enthusiasm to do quality work for the amateur radio legions around the world as I realized how much it meant to those with whom I had the chance to talk. By late in my flight I had contacted many hundreds of hams by voice and I have good records of these contacts. Finally I sent some "Goodbye" images on my last day in space. I also contacted many hams that had listened to or contacted my father from space 25 years ago. Some hams I contacted 2 to 4 times on my flight. On those last days I was very moved when sent many "soft landing" messages from individuals and classrooms full of children as I passed by. The ham community has added greatly to my personal feelings of success on my flight. I can only hope that you enjoyed it as much as I did. Thanks so much and 73, Richard, W5KWQ" [ANS thanks Frank, KA3HDO, for the above information] /EX SB SAT @ AMSAT $ANS-307.03 ARISS Status - 27 October 2008 AMSAT News Service Bulletin 307.03 From AMSAT HQ SILVER SPRING, MD. November 02, 2008 To All RADIO AMATEURS BID: $ANS-307.03 Amateur Radio on the International Space Station (ARISS) Status Report October 27, 2008 1. Upcoming School Contacts An Amateur Radio on the International Space Station (ARISS) contact has been scheduled with Scuola Media Statale Donato Forlani in Conversano, Italy on Tuesday, October 28 at 09:37 UTC. Students have been introduced to amateur radio and have covered the importance of space missions. Media coverage is expected to include newspapers, radio and television and will be broadcast live by streaming video on: http://www.telenorba.it/home/streaming_d.php An Amateur Radio on the International Space Station (ARISS) contact has been scheduled with Santa Teresa del Bambin Gesù in Rome, Italy on Thursday, October 30 at 08:51 UTC. Santa Teresa del Bambin Gesù is a Catholic primary school established to meet the needs for Catholic education of the local population. It has been preparing the children for the ARISS contact with educational projects on related scientific topics. An Amateur Radio on the International Space Station (ARISS) contact has been scheduled with IES Trassierra in Córdoba, Spain on Monday, November 3 at 08:58 UTC. Students have been learning about space and related ISS topics. An Amateur Radio on the International Space Station (ARISS) contact has been scheduled with St. Thomas Primary School in Brisbane, Queensland, Australia on Tuesday, November 4 at 10:10 UTC. The school has its own radio club and has been using packet radio prior to the contact. Topics of space, science and technology have been taught and students, ages 4-12, have participated in related activities. These activities have included building models of space stations, using a telescope to explore the night sky, building crystal radios, producing a video and creating an ARISS Web site for the school. 2. Training Session Contact Scheduled A simulated Amateur Radio on the International Space Station (ARISS) contact has been scheduled for Monday, October 27 at approximately 17:00 UTC between ESA astronaut, Frank De Winne, ON1DWN, and youth attending the Technopolis in Mechelen, Belgium. This training session is a terrestrial-based amateur radio contact using ARISS-equivalent equipment. 3. Oregon Students Question Garriott on Space On Monday, October 20, Pinehurst School students in Ashland, Oregon participated in an Amateur Radio on the International Space Station (ARISS) contact via the telebridge stations WH6PN in Hawaii, and W6SRJ in California. Seventeen students had 24 questions answered by Richard Garriott, W5KWQ, as approximately 30 students, teachers and parents gathered for the contact. Audio was available via IRLP (Internet Radio Linking Project) Reflector 9010. The EchoLink AMSAT (101 377) server received six connections. The educational event received newspaper and television coverage. The Daily Tidings posted an article: http://www.dailytidings.com/2008/1020/stories/1020_astronaut.php The Channel 12 News coverage may be viewed here: http://kdrv.com/page/56321 The Pinehurst students also built a turnstile antenna for satellite contacts which they used to download some of Garriott’s SSTV images! 4. National Planetarium, Malaysia - Contact Successful The National Planetarium in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia experienced a successful Amateur Radio on the International Space Station (ARISS) contact with spaceflight participant Richard Garriott, W5KWQ, on Tuesday, October 21. The contact was requested for “The National Space Challenge, Prime Minister’s Trophy 2008,” which was held October 21-25, 2008. Students had twenty questions prepared. Richard answered the twenty and a few extra. 5. Armada Area School Students Speak with Space Traveler Youth attending Armada Area Schools in Armada, Michigan took part in an Amateur Radio on the International Space Station (ARISS) contact on Friday, October 24. Approximately six hundred students, parents, teachers and members from the community gathered for the event as twelve children asked 20 questions of Mike Fincke, KE5AIT. Special guests in attendance were Armada Area Schools Superintendent Dr. Arnold Kummerow, Armada Area Schools Assistant Superintendent of Finance and Operations Michael Musary, district principals and school board members. A local newspaper and the local television channel 6 reported the news. There were 24 known connections on the 2 EchoLink servers and there were also uncounted listeners on 5 link nodes and 4 repeaters. 6. Update on Austin High School – ARISS Contact The Liberal Arts and Science Academy (LASA) High School in Austin, Texas had a direct Amateur Radio on the International Space Station (ARISS) contact on Sunday, October 19 with Richard Garriott, W5KWQ. My Fox Austin posted a video of the contact on its Web site: http://www.myfoxaustin.com/myfox/pages/Home/Detail? contentId=7678113&version=2&locale=EN-US&layoutCode=VSTY&pageId=1.1.1 News 8 Austin also covered the news: http://www.news8austin.com/content/top_stories/default.asp?ArID=222425 7. Article on CLC Contact Four Challenger Learning Centers (CLC) experienced a joint Amateur Radio on the International Space Station (ARISS) contact on October 16. The Howard B. Owens Science Center’s Challenger Center in Lanham, Maryland was one of those which participated. The local paper reported on the event: http://www.gazette.net/stories/10232008/largnew170337_32474.shtml 8. Garriott SSTV, Voice Contacts Richard Garriott, W5KWQ, transmitted Slow Scan Television (SSTV) images during his flight. Amateur radio operators from around the world receiving these pictures have uploaded them to an Amateur Radio on the International Space Station (ARISS) SSTV Web site. Over 2200 images have been received from SpaceCam, MMSSTV and the VC-H1! See: http://ariss-sstv.ssl.berkeley.edu/SSTV/ Garriott also made hundreds of general voice contacts with the amateur radio community during his flight. A recording of Richard talking to his father, Owen, W5LFL, has been posted to the richardinspace Web site: http://www.richardinspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=Multimedia_ Gallery.welcome&typeid=060A2E79-19B9-BA51-EE1A0CCF3 7084B95&albumid=060AA196-19B9-BA51-EEC1C439A223F0C3&media=1 Pictures taken of the Budbrooke School contact have also been uploaded to the richardinspace Web site. See October 20 entry: http://www.richardinspace.com/ More information has been posted to the ARISS SSTV blog: http://www.ariss-sstv.blogspot.com/ 9. ARISS International Team Meeting Held An Amateur Radio on the International Space Station (ARISS) Team teleconference was held on Tuesday, October 21. Discussions included Richard Garriott’s mission and the newly installed ISS Ham radio system. Minutes have been posted. See: http://www.rac.ca/ariss/arisstel2008-10-21.htm 10. Outcomes from Garriott’s ARISS Participation The Amateur Radio on the International Space Station (ARISS) team has received feedback from Richard Garriott’s amateur radio activities while onboard the ISS. A sample of these follow: [ANS thanks Carol, KB3LKI, for the above information] /EX SB SAT @ AMSAT $ANS-307.04 ARISS contact video posted AMSAT News Service Bulletin 307.04 From AMSAT HQ SILVER SPRING, MD. November 02, 2008 To All RADIO AMATEURS BID: $ANS-307.04 UK ARISS School Contact Video Posted On-Line This week Howard, G6LVB thanked the British Amateur TV club for their coverage of the ARISS School Contact, "I'm sure you'll agree that BATC, the British Amateur TV club have done a great job with a video of our recent ARISS school contact over here in the UK." The original telecast is at: http://www.batc.tv/channel.php?ch=1, then select "Richard Garriott HD" or "Richard Garriott SD". Additional converted video formats can be found at: http://www.g6lvb.com/images/RichardGarriotHD.mp4 (59.4Mb) for iPhone, Quicktime and VLC. http://www.g6lvb.com/images/RichardGarriotHD.wmv (56.6Mb) for Windows Media Player and VLC. [ANS thanks Howard, G6LVB for the above information] /EX SB SAT @ AMSAT $ANS-307.05 AO-51 Mode requests due AMSAT News Service Bulletin 307.05 From AMSAT HQ SILVER SPRING, MD. November 02, 2008 To All RADIO AMATEURS BID: $ANS-307.05 Requests for AO-51 Operating Modes Due Soon AMSAT-NA VP Operations Drew, KO4MA said, "If you have any requests for a particular mode on AO-51 in November, please e-mail them to ao51-modes(a)amsat.org as soon as you can." Drew reminded the AO-51 community, "Please be aware that many emails that are sent to that address will be held for moderator review (me!) and as long as it's related to AO-51 it will be approved and posted to the list." Until the graphics tools on the amsat web page are updated the best source of AO-51 operating mode information continues to be at: http://www.amsat.org/amsat-new/echo/CTNews.php [ANS thanks Drew, KO4MA 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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145.825 Pass Sunday
by Fred VE3FAL 02 Nov '08

02 Nov '08

These are the stations heard this morning at the 0600 and 1300 pass... Funny thing is I am transmitting but do not see my call sign on the Stations Heard Via ISS map at all, I used to see it on there all the time.. The list: K4IPH, VE3FAL, KB1MTS, N0AN-6, KB1GVR-9, KD8ATF, AC4YC-1, RS0ISS-4, KC9DOA-5, KB0VBZ, VE3TZS, N8IGJ, WB9FHP, KC2PCR, AB0XK, WB9IIV, K2RQA, W6BME, VE3FFR, KD1OQ, W4AEJ, N2ONU Fred VE3FAL EN58hh

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FW: [TowerTalk] Free satellite array for pick-up in the Seattle area
by Gary "Joe" Mayfield 02 Nov '08

02 Nov '08

FYI -----Original Message----- From: towertalk-bounces(a)contesting.com [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of K7LXC(a)aol.com Sent: Saturday, November 01, 2008 3:48 PM To: wwdxc(a)yahoogroups.com; towertalk(a)contesting.com Subject: [TowerTalk] Free satellite array for pick-up in the Seattle area This consists of long-boom 2M and 440 circular polarized antennas, EL and AZ (Ham IV) rotators that need some work, 1.2 gHz antenna and 25G top section. This is a mature system but the antennas are in xlnt condx. You have to take the whole thing. Contact Bill, K6QB at 206-285-2649 for more info. The whole thing is free for pick-up in the Seattle area. Cheers, Steve K7LXC **************Plan your next getaway with AOL Travel. Check out Today's Hot 5 Travel Deals! (http://pr.atwola.com/promoclk/100000075x1212416248x1200771803/aol?redir=htt p://travel.aol.com/discount-travel?ncid=emlcntustrav00000001) _______________________________________________ _______________________________________________ TowerTalk mailing list TowerTalk(a)contesting.com http://lists.contesting.com/mailman/listinfo/towertalk

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Newbie question about AO-07
by Mark Lunday, WD4ELG 02 Nov '08

02 Nov '08

For some reason, I cannot seem to find info which indicates the mode for the pass...mode A or B. I usually figure it out after listening on 145 downlink and not hearing anything then going to the 29 MHz downlink. Once, I even heard my downlink on 29.45 MHz at the start of the pass only to hear it stop. Was not sure what happened until I started tuning around and discovered the bird had SWITCHED from mode A to mode B in the middle of the pass! So my question is...other than trial and error or listening for the beacons (which won't help if the bird switches during the pass), is there any pattern or location of information for the prediction of the mode? Thanks, as I am thrilled each time I can get through this oldie-but-goodie with 5 watts on CW. What a blast! An additional question since the batteries have long ceased to function on AO-7, it only works during sunlight passes. Somebody mentioned that this will happen less and less as we get close to winter solstice. Is this because AO7 is in a northerly LEO orbit? If it passes in the southern hemisphere, would it not have MORE available online time? I see http://planetemily.com/ao7/Eclipse.php but it's not a predictor for November 2008 (and I am not sure I understand it anyway). Should I just set Orbitron/HRD for AO7 "in sunlight/illumination" only option? Mark Lunday WD4ELG wd4elg(a)arrl.net http://wd4elg.net

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Re: AO-7 tonight - would like to receive
by Henk, PA3GUO 02 Nov '08

02 Nov '08

Hi Auke, Joe, > I have tried to hear the mode A and B beacon a few times over > the last few weeks, and did not hear anything. Just tested if I could hear the beacons during a 58 degrees pass. While I could clearly hear SSB/voice of the users (145.950) I did not hear the beacons on either 29.502, 145.9775 nor 435.1 Mhz. This confirms the observation of Auke. Just as FYI. Success ! Henk, PA3GUO http://www.pa3guo.com

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Re: AO-7 tonight - would like to receive
by K8KFJ＠aol.com 01 Nov '08

01 Nov '08

In a message dated 11/1/2008 8:24:29 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, joehol(a)windows.microsoft.com writes: > During the last pass right now, I did not hear a beacon around > 145.975 - should I be? Like you, I just listened in tonight Joe during the last pass (TCA was 0108z at my QTH). I heard Andre N0SWE work Charlie on SSB (didn't get Charlie's K3 call). There were others like a WB5 but I didn't write down the callsigns. Sorry, I didn't really try to listen for the beacon .. just the QSOs. I was however disappointed that I didn't hear any CW QSOs. Not sure if that's the normal case or not. Anyway, I just wanted you to know that there was activity. 73, Gary -K8KFJ- West Virginia _k8kfj(a)amsat.org_ (mailto:[email protected]) AMSAT #32574 Sat VUCC #125 **************Plan your next getaway with AOL Travel. Check out Today's Hot 5 Travel Deals! (http://pr.atwola.com/promoclk/100000075x1212416248x1200771803/aol?redir=htt…)

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Stations heard on 145.825
by Fred VE3FAL 01 Nov '08

01 Nov '08

These are the stations heard today on 145.825.. VE3FAL,KB0VBZ,W4AEJ,AK4KO-2,KC9DOA-5,RS0ISS-4,N0AN-6,K4IPH,KB1GVR,KD8ATF,W1C GT-8,KG4GWB-7,AB0XK,WA6YET,K9JKM,K2RQA,N2ONU,N1DIQ,W6BME,WB8MKH,VE3TZS,W5FFP -1,WB9IIV,WA4SXM-6,RS0ISS-11,VE7MKF-1,KN4F,WD9HYM,KE5MKT-9,K5VAS, Using UISS.. Fred VE3FAL

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Re: where to get Fiberglass rod for elevation
by WILLIAMS MICHAEL 01 Nov '08

01 Nov '08

For my elevation rotor, I went to Mennards and purchased a close closet rod. Its made out of very strong wood. I gave it a few coats of paint and it's been in use since the early days of AO-40. I also purchased a Max-Gain fiberglass rod (best price and good product). Since the wood rod is still going strong, the fiberglass rod is in the garage laying on the floor. GL, Mike (K9QHO) AMSAT 33589

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Operational Amateur Satellites
by Paul 01 Nov '08

01 Nov '08

Hi, I am still learning to work with satellites. I am looking for an up to date list of operational amateur satellites with the working frequencies etc. I looked at one the Amsat page and the last update was 9th April 2006. Can anyone tell me a site that is more recent. 73 and TNX de Paul OE8PCK

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QSL
by Frank H. Bauer 01 Nov '08

01 Nov '08

Greg, You have three choices. You can send for an ARISS QSL in the usual manner. Or you can wait to see if Richard will be developing an additional card. Or you can do both (if the second option opens up). Either way I think you will want both cards, so if you are "itching" send it through the ARRL channels as shown on the ARISS web page www.ariss.org. And to clarify about your comment reagarding Richard's flight not being an ARISS event, Richard's activities were coordinated through the ARISS volunteer team. I am not sure what you meant by that comment. But all amateur radio activity on ISS (Development and Operations) is coordinated through the ARISS international team. Thanks for all your interest in ARISS. 73, Frank Bauer, KA3HDO From: "Greg D." <ko6th_greg(a)hotmail.com> Subject: [amsat-bb] Re: QSL To: Amsat-BB <amsat-bb(a)amsat.org> Message-ID: <BLU133-W12B175E9B6ABB367F55365A9200(a)phx.gbl> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="iso-8859-1" Hi Kenneth, The FAQ page that is linked to the SSTV upload site (http://ariss-sstv.ssl.berkeley.edu/SSTV/faq.php) says: "How do I QSL or SWL? Details are being finalized for the handling of QSL/SWL cards. Please check back again soon for more information." That page is probably newer than the ARISS site, and since Richard's flight was not directly an ARISS event, it would seem that other arrangements are being made... Which site should I trust? My card is itching to be mailed... Greg KO6TH

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Fw: Special Event - 11-1-08
by Peter 01 Nov '08

01 Nov '08

> Hi All, > > We will be operating hand held from the Fire Island Light House, FN30, > tomorrow on the FM Satellites. If you contact us, the sponsoring club > GSBARC will send you a beautiful certificate, with a picture of the Fire > Island Lighthouse. So when you hear W2GSB/LH give us a call; who knows, we > might apply for a new Lighthouse award. > > Nov 1, 1200Z-2100Z, Fire Island, NY. Great South Bay Amateur Radio Club, > W2GSB/LH. Celebrating the 150th year of the Fire Island Lighthouse. SSB > 14.260 7.250 3.755 CW 14.040 7.030 3.530 PSK 14.070. QSL. W2GSB/LH, PO Box 1356, West Babylon, NY 11704. www.gsbarc.org SASE #10 envelope > > 73, and Happy Halloween! > Pete, WB2OQQ >

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Re: Newbie question about AO-07
by Luc Leblanc 01 Nov '08

01 Nov '08

On 31 Oct 2008 at 19:41, Dave Guimont wrote: not by some "go to the store and buy a > push button radio" to make it easy!! AO51 FM voice!! Waste of money... > Hi Dave You make me remember the time just before the first cellular phone come on the market they where quite expensive 1500$. Many ham club base their recruiting on the "phone patch" a FREE and easy available look a like cellular push button phone... Membership increased by a factor of 10 here but if i'm looking at the 2008 membership theses new "push button hams" disappear in thin air! I previously wrote about AMSAT-NA recruiting ideas" This recruiting is not aiming the right target at all. Refocused the recruiting campaign towards college and universities with some appealing actual argumenting will be far more effective IMHO." There is no need to have spectacular stage effect to attract. Just make small move around your community. It takes a very small amount of very small things to show the crowds what's HAM radio is about. I just come out the scout jamboree and look at my web page www.qsl.net/ve2dwe it takes a straight CW key on one side and the ISS with SSTV pictures on the other to have young folks making their first contact with ham radio. P.S. the newspaper article is in french if someone needs a translation just ask for it. "-" Luc Leblanc VE2DWE Skype VE2DWE www.qsl.net/ve2dwe WAC BASIC CW PHONE SATELLITE

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Old video from southgate
by Diane Bruce 01 Nov '08

01 Nov '08

Hi, This showed up on my RSS feed from southgate today: http://www.southgatearc.org/news/november2008/satellite_for_all_amateurs.htm It's a short article about phase 3 satellites, it is dated but still quite interesting. The direct youtube link is: http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=Zvx6ImOFDsA - 73 Diane VA3DB -- - db(a)FreeBSD.org db(a)db.net http://www.db.net/~db

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FO-29
by k3szh＠netzero.net 01 Nov '08

01 Nov '08

Missed a station on the log. DH5MK Mike a good friend , look at his set up in the attic and he was 5/6 , not using a preamp on my new antenna yet. I think i heard only two other US station ? what a shame. Joe Amsat 3788 _____________________________________________________________________ Get Freebies & Coupons -- Free of Hassle at FreeInternet.com! Visit http://offers.netzero.net/TGL1221/?u=http://www.freeinternet.com

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FO-29
by k3szh＠netzero.net 01 Nov '08

01 Nov '08

What a group on FO-29. (12:47 utc) Worked PA1TNO, EA8AYA, G7BTA, F4CTZ, N2UN, missed others sounded like 20M hi hi. Joe Amsat 3788 _____________________________________________________________ Click to become a master chef, own a restaurant and make millions. http://thirdpartyoffers.netzero.net/TGL2221/fc/Ioyw6i4t0DWPLHlwn6sv9VHuxq5M…

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spaceflight(launch) question
by Auke de Jong, VE6PWN 01 Nov '08

01 Nov '08

I was wondering... An question just occured to me that I couldn't answer: If a small satellite were hand-launched from the space station, and it contained an ion-drive motor powered by electricity, would it ever be able to accelerate in order to gain a higher orbit, or would that require an impracically large power supply/engine? In other words, could that method be used to achieve higher orbits with communication/ham class satellites without having to use the typical large rocket we've been using all this time? Also, would there be a cost-advantage to this method? Auke de Jong VE6PWN DO33go Edmonton, AB

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Re: spaceflight(launch) question
by G0MRF＠aol.com 01 Nov '08

01 Nov '08

Hi. Nice thought. As far as I am aware, Ion thrusters need a lot of DC power, although low power (80W or so) have been developed. But there are still two problems. One is the restrictions on propellent on the ISS / shuttle. Even though Xenon gas is 'harmless' it still posses a hazard due to fuel tank pressure and a contamination risk if it leaks into the habitable areas. The other problem is the thrust developed by a small Ion drive is really very small. Probably less than 10 milli Newtons. Given the drag on the solar panels at 350km, it may be that the thrust is too little to overcome the drag. Pulsed plasma technology may be better as it only needs Teflon and DC power, so no risk to crew. But propulsion on a LEO as a concept has to be a winner. Thanks David G0MRF In a message dated 01/11/2008 03:12:10 GMT Standard Time, sparkycivic(a)shaw.ca writes: I was wondering... An question just occured to me that I couldn't answer: If a small satellite were hand-launched from the space station, and it contained an ion-drive motor powered by electricity, would it ever be able to accelerate in order to gain a higher orbit, or would that require an impracically large power supply/engine? In other words, could that method be used to achieve higher orbits with communication/ham class satellites without having to use the typical large rocket we've been using all this time? Also, would there be a cost-advantage to this method?

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Re: spaceflight(launch) question
by w7lrd＠comcast.net 01 Nov '08

01 Nov '08

DITTO bob W7LRD -- "if this were easy, everyone would be doing it" -------------- Original message -------------- From: "Auke de Jong, VE6PWN" <sparkycivic(a)shaw.ca> > I was wondering... An question just occured to me that I couldn't answer: If a > small satellite were hand-launched from the space station, and it contained an > ion-drive motor powered by electricity, would it ever be able to accelerate in > order to gain a higher orbit, or would that require an impracically large power > supply/engine? In other words, could that method be used to achieve higher > orbits with communication/ham class satellites without having to use the typical > large rocket we've been using all this time? Also, would there be a > cost-advantage to this method? > > > Auke de Jong > VE6PWN > DO33go > Edmonton, AB > > _______________________________________________ > 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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Re: Newbie question about AO-07
by w7lrd＠comcast.net 01 Nov '08

01 Nov '08

Hello Mark et al Ao7 will automatically switch modes about 2045 -2100 from what I can figure out. Mode B is the most popular, a lot stronger downlink with less QSB. We need some new "blood" on the bird. It has gotten so we can tell who is on there just by the sound of their voice. Not that I dislike repeated converstions. In fact one can actually have an actual converation where we talk about more than, "you're 5/5 in CN87 Om". The "regulars" I have got to know quite well, and enjoy it each time I hear them. We gripe about no and/or a delayed HEO. From Seattle I can work Mika OH8MBN, granted not for very long, but the challange is worth the effort. This workhorse of a satellite has old/reliable tech. Perhaps we should emulate this concept in the future. It's like an old Timex, "It takes a licking but keeps on ticking". I am reminded of the KISS concept "keep is simple stupid". At the same time I am 90% ready for a HEO L/S. Look for me on AO-7. Where we can bs about "almost" any thing. 73 Bob W7LRD CN87wk near Seattle -- "if this were easy, everyone would be doing it" -------------- Original message -------------- From: "Mark Lunday, WD4ELG" <mlunday(a)nc.rr.com> > For some reason, I cannot seem to find info which indicates the mode for the > pass...mode A or B. I usually figure it out after listening on 145 downlink > and not hearing anything then going to the 29 MHz downlink. Once, I even > heard my downlink on 29.45 MHz at the start of the pass only to hear it > stop. Was not sure what happened until I started tuning around and > discovered the bird had SWITCHED from mode A to mode B in the middle of the > pass! So my question is...other than trial and error or listening for the > beacons (which won't help if the bird switches during the pass), is there > any pattern or location of information for the prediction of the mode? > Thanks, as I am thrilled each time I can get through this oldie-but-goodie > with 5 watts on CW. What a blast! > > An additional question since the batteries have long ceased to function on > AO-7, it only works during sunlight passes. Somebody mentioned that this > will happen less and less as we get close to winter solstice. Is this > because AO7 is in a northerly LEO orbit? If it passes in the southern > hemisphere, would it not have MORE available online time? I see > http://planetemily.com/ao7/Eclipse.php but it's not a predictor for November > 2008 (and I am not sure I understand it anyway). Should I just set > Orbitron/HRD for AO7 "in sunlight/illumination" only option? > > Mark Lunday > WD4ELG > wd4elg(a)arrl.net > http://wd4elg.net > > > _______________________________________________ > Sent via AMSAT-BB(a)amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author. > Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite program! > Subscription settings: http://amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb

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DM23 on AO-16 and AO-51 (1-2 November)
by Patrick STODDARD (WD9EWK/VA7EWK) 01 Nov '08

01 Nov '08

Hi! I'm planning a quick road trip west of Phoenix to grid DM23 for AO-16 passes on Saturday (1 November) afternoon and the AO-51 pass around 0124 UTC Sunday (2 November - Saturday evening for North America). This grid covers parts of western Arizona and southeastern California; my plan is to be on from somewhere on the Arizona side of the Colorado River in La Paz County, but I could end up on the California side in Riverside County. DM23 would be the 20th different grid I have operated from via satellite in 2008. Although I have been working the AO-51 SSB/FM cross-mode repeater the last 2 evenings and enjoying that challenge, I plan on using the normal 145.920/435.300 MHz FM repeater for the 0124 UTC. Due to time constraints, I do not plan on being out there for the western AO-51 pass later in the evening around 0304 UTC. 73! Patrick WD9EWK/VA7EWK http://www.wd9ewk.net/

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ao51 ssb/fm mode
by Henk, PA3GUO 31 Oct '08

31 Oct '08

Dear AO51 team, The SSB/FM mode is again interesting and works fine. Only very few stations last night over Europe. Henk, PA3GUO

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Special Event - 11-1-08
by Peter 31 Oct '08

31 Oct '08

Hi All, We will be operating hand held from the Fire Island Light House, FN30, tomorrow on the FM Satellites. If you contact us, the sponsoring club GSBARC will send you a beautiful certificate, with a picture of the Fire Island Lighthouse. So when you hear W2GSB/LH give us a call; who knows, we might apply for a new Lighthouse award. Nov 1, 1200Z-2100Z, Fire Island, NY. Great South Bay Amateur Radio Club, W2GSB/LH. Celebrating the 150th year of the Fire Island Lighthouse. SSB 14.260 7.250 3.755 CW 14.040 7.030 3.530 PSK 14.070. QSL. W2GSB/LH, PO Box 1356, West Babylon, NY 11704. www.gsbarc.org 73, and Happy Halloween! Pete, WB2OQQ

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NO PACKET THIS AM ON ISS
by Mr Jeffrey L Ross 31 Oct '08

31 Oct '08

hi folks, anyone know the status of the packet on the ISS? It was there on 145.800 yesterday, but not today. tks in advance kc8gkf

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"PASSALL ON" command for TNC3S
by El Bachir Zantou 31 Oct '08

31 Oct '08

Hi all, Could anybody tell if the TNC3S accepts a "PASSAll ON" command (accept frames with CRC error)? Thanks, Zantou El Bachir CN8ZE

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ISS repeater
by acjohn1＠juno.com 31 Oct '08

31 Oct '08

Is there any way to know the repeater schedual on the ISS or is it just a try each pass to see? I was reading that the repaeater was working and couldn't wait to get home to give it a try but missed it and the next day the packet seamed to be working. 73 John KG4VHV _____________________________________________________________ Are you safe? Click for quotes on a home security system. http://thirdpartyoffers.juno.com/TGL2121/fc/Ioyw6i3ni3dPVjLyfZaN0OM0oMG7QQP…

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IT again
by w7lrd＠comcast.net 31 Oct '08

31 Oct '08

Hello It seems I have been here before. Claiming a senior moment, here we go again. A computer I use in the ham shack has Win 98 on it and thinks we are now in standard time. How do I fix it (again). Using IT for tracking. 73 Bob W7LRD -- "if this were easy, everyone would be doing it"

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Icom IC-910H audio out on mic connector
by Ronald G. Parsons 31 Oct '08

31 Oct '08

I plugged in my Heil headset which I use on my Icom IC-756 into the mic connector on my Icom IC-910H. I got no audio output on the headset with any SET option that seemed to apply. I reported this to Heil and got the following reply: "Yes, Ron, they removed the RX audio from this one model, and we're not sure why! No menu thing is available, but there may be a jumper or something inside that Icom can help you find. Sorry about this--it caught us by surprise, as well, that they would change this one model." The schematic shows a signal AFO going to pin-8 of the Mic connector and the pinout on page 15 of the manual shows "AF OUT (varies with [AF]) on pin 8. Has anyone used the audio output from the mic connector? Was there any "trick?" Ron W5RKN

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AO-51 mode?
by Greg D. 31 Oct '08

31 Oct '08

Hi folks, I keep seeing postings about AO-51 being in an SSB/FM mode, but the Control Op's website and Amsat home page both show FM/FM. Did it just change (so I missed it), or is it still in SSB/FM? If so, when will it change again? Thanks, Greg KO6TH _________________________________________________________________ Want to read Hotmail messages in Outlook? The Wordsmiths show you how. http://windowslive.com/connect/post/wedowindowslive.spaces.live.com-Blog-cn…

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QSL
by Arlon Nelson 31 Oct '08

31 Oct '08

Has a QSL address been set up for contacts with Richard Garriott yet. Is there going to be more sstv from ISS? 73, Nels, WØTUP Minot, North Dakota anelson(a)min.midco.net - w0tup(a)arrl.net http://min.midco.net/ws Ward County - Grid Locator DN98if SKCC 31T - Flying Pigs 590 - QRPp-I #760 ARRL - FISTS #8610 - CC #1310 - FISTS WAS #143 FISTS PLATINUM #365 - FISTS SILVER #367 ARRL SSTV WAS #33 - IVCA MIXED BAND SSTV #1 40 MTR CW WAS - DXCC # 39623 RTTY WAS # 585 - A1 OPERATOR CLUB COMMERCIAL RADIO OPERATORS LICENSE *-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-* CLUB CALL - WØJER (MAGIC CITY QRP CLUB) FISTS #11975 SKCC #1000 *-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-* Two antennas met on a tower, fell in love and got married. The ceremony wasn't much, but the reception was excellent. *-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*

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Re: IT again
by Anthony Monteiro 30 Oct '08

30 Oct '08

At 08:09 PM 10/30/2008, w7lrd(a)comcast.net wrote: >Hello >It seems I have been here before. Claiming a senior moment, here we >go again. A computer I use in the ham shack has Win 98 on it and >thinks we are now in standard time. How do I fix it (again). Using >IT for tracking. >73 Bob W7LRD Hi Bob, Look at the file "it.ini" with a text editor, it has the offsets in it. 73, Tony AA2TX

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Re: IT again
by David B. Toth 30 Oct '08

30 Oct '08

At 08:09 PM 10/30/2008, w7lrd(a)comcast.net wrote: >Hello >It seems I have been here before. Claiming a senior moment, here we >go again. A computer I use in the ham shack has Win 98 on it and >thinks we are now in standard time. How do I fix it (again). Using >IT for tracking. >73 Bob W7LRD I don't think there is a DST fix for Win98, but could you set it to run under UTC ? Dave

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ARISS Budbrooke
by Gaston BERTELS 30 Oct '08

30 Oct '08

Hi Howard, Congrats and thanks a lot for the excellent Budbrooke video! Super! 73 Gaston - ON4WF

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Re: AO-51 SSB/FM ... where is everyone?
by GW1FKY＠aol.com 30 Oct '08

30 Oct '08

Hi Tim,Dave, Your points and comments noted - I am afraid that it has been a case on the main birds that it is either "All" or "None". Having worked many of the satellites myself, I felt that perhaps I should just hang in the background and listen only so that others had an opportunity also to ease the pile up problems! However from your feedback it looks as if I should have still been contributing to the activities and making use of the passes. Of course the ISS activity has been a key player during the past month ,however here again the pile ups an uncertain activity appears to be confusing people from the comments on the BBS. Cheers Ken GW1FKY Amsat -UK Amsat -NA

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Richard Garriott School Contact Video
by Howard Long 30 Oct '08

30 Oct '08

Folks I'm sure you'll agree that BATC, the British Amateur TV club have done a great job with a video of out recent ARISS school contact over here in the UK. The original is here http://www.batc.tv/channel.php?ch=1, select "Richard Garriott HD" or "Richard Garriott SD". I have also created converted formats of the video here: http://www.g6lvb.com/images/RichardGarriotHD.mp4 (59.4Mb) for iPhone, Quicktime and VLC http://www.g6lvb.com/images/RichardGarriotHD.wmv (56.6Mb) for Windows Media Player and VLC 73, Howard G6LVB

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AO-51 SSB/FM ... where is everyone?
by n3tl＠bellsouth.net 30 Oct '08

30 Oct '08

Hey folks, I hope our AMSAT brethren around the world are enjoying this unique VHF/SSB up - UHF/FM down mode on AO-51 as much as I am. I haven't been as active as I hoped, but intend to be the rest of this week. I saw a post from Alan, WA4SCA, who mentioned "talking to himself" for a pass the other day. This morning on the 12:15-ish UTC pass, I worked Doug, KD8CAO, for my first contact in this mode, then spent the rest of the pass trying to work Alan. My entire station here is manually controlled, including Doppler tuning on both frequencies and tracking the receive side with my handheld Elk log periodic. I'm transmitting through a 0-gain omni mounted on a photo tripod. One of my points is, simply, that if I can make a valid contact using this mode and given my station, I suspect anyone can! The other point is that I generally see a good number of posts when other modes are put online, but very little so far about this one. I don't get it. Where is everyone???? If any of you decide to try a pass that includes EM84 in the footprint, I'll be easy to find. Just listen for the weak-signaled station that doesn't seem able to stay on frequency. That would be N3TL, but the operator will be having a blast trying to make it all work!!!! 73 to all, Tim - N3TL AMSAT Member No. 36820 Athens, Ga. - EM84ha

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Recording Request
by Callum Graham 30 Oct '08

30 Oct '08

Hello all, I was fortunate enough this morning to speak to Mike Finkle on the ISS this morning after answering his QC call just before a sheduled school contact. Does anyone have a recording of it ? if so could anyone please send it to me at MM3YCG(a)btinternet.com . It would be greatly appreciated !! 73

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ISS Pass ~ 1615 UTC October 29?
by Scott Schmautz 29 Oct '08

29 Oct '08

Hi All: Anyone happen to record the activity from the ISS repeater on the pass from around 1615 UTC or so today? My first QRP, Handy Talkie, twisting knobs while listening on two VFOs and waving antenna around in the pool area QSO! Scott/WB2UZR -- "I am so clever that sometimes I don't understand a single word of what I am saying." Oscar Wilde

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ISS repeater
by Jim Danehy 29 Oct '08

29 Oct '08

Just got off a 25 degree pass . . . nice to work a new "bird". My first time on the cross band repeater on the ISS. Since it is only 200 miles up it moves quickly across the sky but it sure has a great signal . . . a little tricky to keep on it but great to work new guys on a new bird. Thanks for turning it on . . . Jim W9VNE EM79tb Cincinnati, Ohio

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AO-51 V/U SSB/FM mode
by Alan P. Biddle 29 Oct '08

29 Oct '08

Morning, Had a great QSO with myself this morning. Compared with the last time I tried this mode, the uplink audio gain seems much better matched. The last time, I and others had to hit the bird with a lot of RF, whereas this morning I found that the normal level was plenty to get into the bird with comparable downlink to the FM/FM operation. I did get at least one call toward LOS which sounding like the uplink was FM, but he did not get things switched until my LOS. Alan WA4SCA ----------------------------------- What's the opposite of Diversity? University! Catherine McMillan

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AO-7 LOG
by TERRY BROMLEY 29 Oct '08

29 Oct '08

Just tried to log 3 qso's in the log, came up ao-7 log supended ????? Terry G1WPR.

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FO-29 beacon LA2QAA
by k3szh＠netzero.net 29 Oct '08

29 Oct '08

Yes the beacon is on ,just worked G7NFO and PA1TNO (12:08 utc) with less than 1 deg. elevation and a 4 min. pass. It's the ears John hi hi Joe Amsat 3788 since 1976 _____________________________________________________________ Click here and choose from thousands of high quality used cars. http://thirdpartyoffers.netzero.net/TGL2221/fc/Ioyw6i4vAOvnfuzu8liqZmtbgE5i…

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FO-29.
by John Hackett 29 Oct '08

29 Oct '08

Hello Folks, Is the FO-29 beacon operational ??. I had a listen on the pass at 22:08 this evening but heard nothing. I see from the Carr log that the satellite was operational today but there's no info about the beacon. Anybody heard it in the last 24 hours or so ??. Any relavant information very much appreciated. 73 John. <la2qaa(a)amsat.org>

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1.2ghz helix
by w7lrd＠comcast.net 29 Oct '08

29 Oct '08

I am almost finished with a 16 turn helix for 1.2ghz. I am not sure of what type of matching I should use. Some of designs I have seen use a flat tab on the first 90 degrees of the helix. What size should it be? Is there a better way? I have a bird 43 with a 1.2 slug for tuning. 73 Bob W7LRD -- "if this were easy, everyone would be doing it"

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ISS Cross Band Repeater
by David Barber 29 Oct '08

29 Oct '08

The ISS cross band repeater is on and working extremely well. The 06.50utc UK pass was accessible during the full period of visibility however there were few stations and only one contact was made with DL0SP, thank you Mario. Can I stress the importance of the Doppler correction on the uplink. It was apparent that there were at least two other stations that would have been perfectly readable had this been correct. Good luck to all. David G8OQW

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Re: 1.2ghz helix
by Edward Cole 29 Oct '08

29 Oct '08

Bob, That is what I have used with great success. Some folks make a curved line but I just used some 1/4 inch brass strap that I cut to fit one quarter turn from the coax connector to the beginning of the helix wire (I use 12ga. house wire with insulation stripped off). The connector end of the strip line has a hole drilled to fit the N-connectort pin and is soldered as close to ground and not short out. The other end is only about 1/4 inch farther from ground. I drill a hole there for the 12ga wire to connect. I am using this for a 3-1/2 turn helix feed on 1296 and a 6-turn feed for 2400. http://www.kl7uw.com/1420helix.htm http://www.kl7uw.com/1420helix.jpg 73, Ed - KL7UW At 06:58 PM 10/28/2008, w7lrd(a)comcast.net wrote: >I am almost finished with a 16 turn helix for 1.2ghz. I am not sure >of what type of matching I should use. Some of designs I have seen >use a flat tab on the first 90 degrees of the helix. What size >should it be? Is there a better way? I have a bird 43 with a 1.2 >slug for tuning. >73 Bob W7LRD > >-- >"if this were easy, everyone would be doing 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

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Re: 1.2ghz helix
by Dave Guimont 29 Oct '08

29 Oct '08

>I am almost finished with a 16 turn helix for 1.2ghz. I am not sure >of what type of matching I should use. Some of designs I have seen >use a flat tab on the first 90 degrees of the helix. What size >should it be? Is there a better way? I have a bird 43 with a 1.2 >slug for tuning. >73 Bob W7LRD Hi Bob, Very simple to use the flat tap, and just bend it for minimum swr.. We've been using it for years.... 73, Dave, WB6LLO dguimon1(a)san.rr.com Disagree: I learn.... Pulling for P3E...

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Owen and Richard Garriott
by ka3hdo＠comcast.net 28 Oct '08

28 Oct '08

All, I received the following e-mail today from Owen Garriott, W5LFL and wanted to share this with the Amateur Community. Please post this and pass it to others in the amateur radio community, as appropriate. 73, Frank H. Bauer, KA3HDO AMSAT-NA V.P. for Human Spaceflight Programs ARISS International Chairman --------------------------------------------- Richard, W5KWQ, landed in Kazakhstan on Friday, 24 October 2008 at about 0936 local time and was met there by his father Owen, W5LFL. They became the first American "second generation" father/son combination to have both flown in space and the first cosmonaut/astronaut-trained pair in the world. They returned to Star City near Moscow that afternoon for medical evaluation and this is the first interview provided by Richard the very next day. It is transcribed and delivered by Owen to the ham community. "On my recent flight I had the great opportunity to speak directly with and trade call signs with hundreds of hams around the globe. For me it was a unexpected joy to find so many enthusiastic hams, who were so well informed and interested in my activities in orbit. When I began my transmissions with preplanned SSTV images including "pirate messages", test patterns and family images, I did not know how they would be received. But it seemed that fellow hams really enjoyed seeing this beginning to my time on the International Space Station (ISS). Throughout the bulk of my 10 days on the ISS I tried to be speaking by voice or transmitting SSTV images whenever possible. After my first 100 or so QSOs, I understood how well "networked" the global ham community really is. I received specific reports back through Mission Control-Moscow about technical aspects of my work and how the community was enjoying the transmissions. This redoubled my enthusiasm to do quality work for the amateur radio legions around the world as I realized how much it meant to those with whom I had the chance to talk. By late in my flight I had contacted many hundreds of hams by voice and I have good records of these contacts. Finally I sent some "Goodbye" images on my last day in space. I also contacted many hams that had listened to or contacted my father from space 25 years ago. Some hams I contacted 2 to 4 times on my flight. On those last days I was very moved when sent many "soft landing" messages from individuals and classrooms full of children as I passed by. The ham community has added greatly to my personal feelings of success on my flight. I can only hope that you enjoyed it as much as I did. Thanks so much and 73, Richard, W5KWQ"

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