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AMSAT Group on LinkedIn
by David Johnson 08 Sep '08

08 Sep '08

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Compass-1 happy this morning
by Bob DeVarney W1ICW 08 Sep '08

08 Sep '08

Mike, sent the new command list, and got confirmations right at AOS. Good news to start a Monday morning off. Copied the following telemetry: 00DP0COM/ COMPASS 1/ 012345/ COMPASS/ 1 COMPASS 53090030980500202916D200FF 00DP0COM/ COMPASS 1/ 012345/ COMPASS /1 And the decoded telemetry shows: 08.09.2008 13:30UTC 53090030980500202916d200ff --------------------------------------------------- Solar Cell Voltage 1.63 V Solar Panel 6 Cur 56.47 mA Solar Panel 2 Cur 31.37 mA Solar Panel 3 Cur 953.73 mA Solar Panel 4 Cur 301.18 mA Solar Panel 5 Cur 0.00 mA EPS Reset Counter 0 Power Level Critical Battery Capacity Heater Active Battery Heater OFF Power Safe Counter 41 Emergency Mode Counter 22 Battery Voltage 4.12 V Battery Current 0.00 mA Battery Temperature -1 °C vy 73 de Bob W1ICW

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Re: COMPASS commands
by Mike Rupprecht 08 Sep '08

08 Sep '08

Hi Doug, all this beacon looks good. COMPASS made no hard reset and all settings are valid. Yesterday evening I heard the beacon and the temperature was 0° . So I commanded the satellite to switch off the heater at 0 degr. It seems that has worked. After this command I sent the treshold value to -50 degr. Now we can see that the heater is still off (also at low temperatures). This evening I will try to change the voltage treshold - maybe I can switch COMPASS into powersafe mode. That means we can hear the beacon every 3 minutes. Please stay tuned and listen to the beacon. Thank's a lot for all your efforts. 73, MIke DK3WN Betreff: Re: [amsat-bb] COMPASS commands Gesendet: Mo, 08. Sep 2008 Von: Douglas C. Papay<dpapay(a)chartermi.net> > COMPASS-1 beacon heard (while eclipsed). > > 08.09.2008 03:12UTC 29000000000000201800BB2903 > --------------------------------------------------- > Solar Cell Voltage 0.80 V > Solar Panel 6 Cur 0.00 mA > Solar Panel 2 Cur 0.00 mA > Solar Panel 3 Cur 0.00 mA > Solar Panel 4 Cur 0.00 mA > Solar Panel 5 Cur 0.00 mA > EPS Reset Counter 0 > Power Level Critical Battery Capacity > Heater Active Battery Heater OFF > Power Safe Counter 24 > Emergency Mode Counter 0 > Battery Voltage 3.67 V > Battery Current 257.25 mA > Battery Temperature 3 °C > > Doug KD8CAO > Zeeland, MI USA EN62xt > > > At 01:04 PM 9/7/2008, you wrote: > >Hi all, > > > > > > > >I got a lot beacons and we can see that COMPASS survives all the eclipses. > >The battery voltage is increased to 3.67 volts. > > > >Please keep on trying to listen the beacon and send the following > commands: > > > > > > > >****13#200# threshold heater off to -55 degr > > > >****14#200# threshold heater on to -55 degr > > > >****15#255# low batt threshold to max -> charge batteries > > > >****16#255# critical batt threshold to max -> emergency mode (to > > > >save power) > > > > > > > >If COMPASS receive this sequence successfully you can hear a short > >confirmation beep. > > > > > > > >Uplink: 145.980 MHz FM > > > >Downlink: 437.275 MHz > > > > > > > >Thanks for your time and your efforts! > > > > > > > >73, Mike > > > >DK3WN > > > > > > > > > > > >_______________________________________________ > >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: 8.0.169 / Virus Database: 270.6.17/1657 > >- Release Date: 9/6/2008 8:07 PM > > --- original Nachricht Ende ----

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FWD:Space Weather Euro News Vol. 12 Issue 6
by AB2VY 08 Sep '08

08 Sep '08

Space Weather Euro News Vol. 12 Issue 6 (01-09-08) Table of Contents: ********************************************************************** European Space Weather Week #5, 17-21st November, Brussels 2008. News: Abstract Deadline 1st September and Business Meeting Schedule Now AvailableProceedings from the ESA Space Environments and Effects Section Final Presentation Days now onlineESA Postdoctoral Fellowships in Space ScienceMeeting: Modern Challenges in Nonlinear Plasma PhysicsSome ESA Tender Actions from ESA-EMITS ********************************************************************** HTML version: http://esa-spaceweather.net/spweather/SWEN/swen.html ====================================================================== \"/ * _ SPACE WEATHER = + = ( >Q<-)-_ - _ ) EURO NEWS / \ " * * S*W*E*N ====================================================================== Send all contributions to: swen(a)esa.int ====================================================================== ********************************************************************** 1. European Space Weather Week #5, 17-21st November, Brussels 2008. News: Abstract Deadline 1st September and Business meeting Schedule now Available ********************************************************************** From: Alexi Glover, Jean Lilensten and Ronald Van der Linden ***Reminder: Abstract submission deadline 1st September *** For full details see: http://sidc.oma.be/esww5 The next European Space Weather Week will take place at the Royal Library of Brussels, Belgium, from Monday 17th November to Friday 21st November 2008. This meeting is being jointly organised by the Royal Observatory of Belgium (ROB), ESA, the SWWT, the COST 724 and COST 296 communities. The local organisation is done by the SIDC of the ROB. This event will build on the advances made during previous European Space Weather Weeks and preceding ESA Space Weather Applications Workshops. The ESWW will again adopt the central aim of bringing together diverse communities working on all elements of space weather with a strong focus on user involvement. This year’s meeting will discuss recent advances in both scientific and applications based domains and how these advances relate to user needs. It will also provide an opportunity to discuss the Space Weather community’s contribution to possible future ESA action in the area of Space Situational Awareness. New data, tools and techniques will also be discussed and demonstrated during the workshop with a view to aiding the transition between new scientific results and user-oriented space weather services. This year’s event will include a space weather fair, where users and service providers will have the opportunity to interact in an informal working environment. The meeting will also include a number of hands-on splinter sessions and will explore community development through several dedicated business meetings. Organisation: The meeting will centre on 6 open sessions that address a number of topical themes: Session 1: Space Weather and the European Approach to Space Situational Awareness Session 2: Global Navigation Satellite Systems : Science, user needs and applications Session 3: Offshore Drilling, Magnetic Surveying and Geomagnetism : Science, user needs and applications Session 4: Space Weather Models: from Research to Operations Session 5: New and Existing Data Resources, Tools and Services Session 6: Solar Weather: New results, analysis techniques, forecast tools and the outlook for users Each session will be divided into oral and poster session with plenty of time devoted to discussion. Contributed papers are welcome to each of the 6 sessions. The oral presentations will cover a range of scientific and applications related themes and will consist of both invited and contributed papers. User contributions are expected to feature strongly in sessions 2 and 3 in particular. It is also envisaged that the meeting will conclude with a wrap-up of the key issues arising during the week long event in the form of a round table discussion on future European directions in space weather. Business meetings: A key part of the European Space Weather Weeks are the business meetings. These meetings provide the opportunity for interested participants to meet in smaller groups and address key issues in a style that compliments the open format of the plenary sessions. These meetings take the form of working meetings with reports produced and actions taken by the participants. This year, time during the ESWW5 schedule will be set aside for all splinter meeting convenors to report the main conclusions of the meetings to the full workshop. Topics that will be covered by splinter meetings during this year's ESWW include: Science Consortium for SWAP and LYRA payloads onboard PROBA2COST 295 "Mitigation of Ionospheric Effects on Radio Systems (MIERS)SOTERIA (SOlar TERrestrial Investigations and ArchivesSpace Weather Measurements with the Vega Maiden Flight CubeSatsSpace Weather and Health IssuesSWENET Developers ForumSpace Weather IndicesSWWT Plenary Meeting #24SWWT Topical Group on Atmospheric EffectsSWWT Topical Group on Ionospheric EffectsSWWT Topical Group on Spacecraft, Launcher and Aircraft EnvironmentsData and Application Services: Current Status and Future NeedsSpace Weather Impacts on Materials For further information and business meeting abstracts, see the online agenda. Abstract Submission: Online abstract submission is now possible via the conference website: http://sidc.oma.be/esww5 Deadline for submission: 1st September 2008. Authors will be informed of the acceptance of their abstract by 1st October. Registration: Registration is now possible via the conference website. The deadline for early registration is 17th October 2008. Early Bird Registration Fee: 110Euro Full Registration Fee (later than 17th Oct): 130Euro Students and young (<30yrs) scientists/engineers will be eligible for a reduced fee of 50 €. To be eligible, candidates must provide a valid student card and/or a CV (including date of birth) and they must be a presenting author. A small number of student scholarships are available for studets presenting a paper and unable to come otherwise. Applications for those scholarships should include the above information plus a motivation letter and are handled through the ESA Conference Bureau. Requests should be sent to esa.conference.bureau(a)esa.int. Social Programme: A social programme including a welcome reception and conference dinner will be included in the registration fee. More information will be available by 2nd June. Publication: Presentation material from the invited talks will be made available on the ESWW5 website following the event. In addition, it is envisaged that scientific and technical papers presented at this event will form a special issue of a refereed journal. More information about this publication will be made available during the meeting. Programme Committee: A. Glover (Co-Chair, ESA)A Belehaki (Co-chair, NOA, COST 724)J Lilensten (LPG-CNRS, COST 724)M. Hapgood (RAL/STFC, SWWT Chairman)J.-P. Luntama (FMI) R. Van der Linden (SIDC-STCE)P. Van Lommel (SIDC-STCE)J.-J. Valette (CLS)A. Thomson (BGS, COST 724) T. Dudok de Wit (CNRS)P. Gille (LPCE-CNRS)B. Zolesi (INGV, COST 296) Local Organising Committee: R. Van der LindenA. Van der SyppeS. RaynalP. Van Lommelthe SIDC-team This meeting is supported by the European Space Agency, The Royal Observatory of Belgium and Solar Terrestrial Centre of Excellence (STCE), The EC COST Office, The Belgian Science Policy Office, the International Space Environment Service, The Royal Library of Belgium and the Committee on Space Research (COSPAR). Conference web site: http://sidc.oma.be/esww5 See Also: http://www.esa-spaceweather.net/spweather/workshops/esww5/index.html ********************************************************************** 2. Proceedings from the ESA Space Environments and Effects Section Final Presentation Days now online ********************************************************************** From: Alexi Glover The proceedings of the Space Environments and Effects Final Presentation Days held at ESTEC on 18-19th June are now available via the following website: http://www.congrex.nl/08M25 ********************************************************************** 3. ESA Postdoctoral Fellowships in Space Science ********************************************************************** From: Guido De Marchi The European Space Agency awards several postdoctoral fellowships each year. The aim of these fellowships is to provide young scientists, holding a PhD or the equivalent degree, with the means of performing space science research in fields related to the ESA Science Programme. Areas of research include planetary science, astronomy and astrophysics, solar and solar-terrestrial science, plasma physics and fundamental physics. The fellowships are tenable at the European Space Research and Technology Centre (ESTEC) in Noordwijk, Netherlands, or at the European Space Astronomy Centre (ESAC) in Villafranca del Castillo, near Madrid, Spain. Applications are now solicited for fellowships in space science to begin in the summer or fall of 2009. Preference will be given to applications submitted by candidates within five years of receiving their PhD. Candidates not holding a PhD yet are encouraged to apply, but they must provide evidence of receiving their degree before starting the fellowship. The deadline for applications is 1 October 2008. More information on the ESA Research Fellowship programme in Space Science, on the conditions and eligibility, as well as the application form can be found on the world-wide web at this address: http://www.rssd.esa.int/fellowship Questions on the scientific aspects of the ESA Fellowship Programme in Space Science not answered in the above pages can be sent by e-mail to the fellowship coordinator, Guido De Marchi, at the address fellowship(a)rssd.esa.int ********************************************************************** 4. Meeting: Modern Challenges in Nonlinear Plasma Physics ********************************************************************** From: Dimitris Vassiliadis MEETING: "Modern Challenges in Nonlinear Plasma Physics: A conference honoring the career of K. Papadopoulos" June 15-19, 2009, Sani Resort, Halkidiki, Greece First Announcement In the last three decades theoretical and experimental progress has led to a substantial integration of nonlinear effects in modeling and understanding of plasma dynamics. Particle acceleration mechanisms, collisionless shocks, magnetic reconnection, and flow and wave turbulence are only a few of the facets of complex dynamics in space or laboratory plasmas. Moreover, the realistic behavior of plasmas in geospace, solar, and fusion environments is modulated by strong interactions with adjacent plasmas or boundaries. Large-scale coherence emerges even in weakly-coupled, multi-scale plasmas. Accurate modeling and prediction of nonlinear plasma systems has demanded development of new theoretical and numerical methods. The meeting will review recent key developments in these areas and help chart the exciting future of nonlinear plasma science. Conference web site: http://www.astro.auth.gr/~vlahos/kp Advisory committee: R.C. Davidson (Princeton University), M. L. Goldstein (NASA/Goddard Space Flight Center), A.V. Gurevich (Lebedev Physical Institute), K. Hizanidis (University of Athens), C.F. Kennel (Scripps Institution of Oceanography), C.S. Liu (University of Maryland), R. Sagdeev (University of Maryland), P. Sprangle (Naval Research Laboratory), A.S. Sharma (University of Maryland) Executive committee: K. Akimoto (Teikyo University), P. Cargill (Imperial College), I.A. Daglis (National Observatory, Athens), S.F. Fung (NASA/Goddard Space Flight Center), J.D. Huba (Naval Research Laboratory), X. Shao (University of Maryland), D. Vassiliadis (Co-chair; West Virginia University), L. Vlahos (Co-chair; University of Thessaloniki) Local organizing committee: Athens: A. Anastasiadis, I.A. Daglis Thessaloniki: Y. Chatziantonaki, H. Isliker, T. Pisokas, C. Tsironis, L. Vlahos (Chair) Themes: The building blocks of nonlinear plasmas (Topics under consideration : particle acceleration; beam-plasma interactions; collisionless nonlinear waves; plasma radiation)Meso- and macroscale structures: formation and stability (Nonlinear evolution of instabilities; magnetic reconnection; turbulence and intermittency; maser mechanisms; hysteresis and storage-release processes in space and lab plasmas; large-scale coherence in plasma systems)Dynamic and interacting plasmas (Multiscale coupling in space and lab plasmas; bursty flows and their transitions to turbulence; plasma interaction with solid and magnetic barriers; cascades and power-law regimes)Revealing plasma structure via active experiments (Sheath electrodynamics; dusty plasmas; ionospheric modification; wave excitation and transmission) Abstract submission deadline: January 16, 2009 Pre-registration deadline: February 20, 2009 Venue: The conference will be held at the renowned Sani Resort (www.saniresort.gr) in the Halkidiki peninsula of northern Greece. This tourist complex is in a sun-drenched pineforest one hour away from Thessaloniki and close to several archaeological and tourist destinations. Contact information: Dimitris Vassiliadis Loukas Vlahos ********************************************************************** 5. Some ESA Tender Actions from ESA-EMITS ********************************************************************** AO5849 DEVELOPMENT OF A PREDICTIVE DISCHARGE NUMERICAL MODEL ON SOLAR PANELS (From 06/08/2008 to 01/10/2008, Act.Ref.: 07.1EE.11) AO5803 RADIATION TESTING OF CANDIDATE MICROELECTRONIC COMPONENTS FOR SPACE APPLICATIONS (From 08/07/2008 to 15/09/2008, Act.Ref.: 06.1QC.03) AO5786 ELECTROMAGNETIC FIELD PREDICTION TOOL FOR SOLAR PANELS (From 03/06/2008 to 30/09/2008, Act.Ref.: 08.1EE.19) AO5819 CALL FOR OUTLINE PROPOSALS UNDER THE GREECE INDUSTRY INCENTIVE SCHEME (From 30/06/2008 to 30/09/2008, Act.Ref.: 08.135.03) AO5797 EUROPEAN STUDENTS EARTH ORBITER SATELLITE (PHASE B/C/D) (From 03/07/2008 to 12/09/2008, Act.Ref.: 08.174.03) AO5805 ARIADNA - CALL FOR RESEARCH PROPOSALS - CFP2008-01 (From 02/07/2008 to 12/09/2008, Act.Ref.: 08.197.13) AO5720 ANNOUNCEMENT OF OPPORTUNITY: FOR MARKET-ORIENTED ACTIVITIES (PERMANENTLY OPEN AO UNDER GSTP) (From 21/04/2008 to 31/12/2009, Act.Ref.: 08.136.03) AO5658 ESA TELECOM NEWCOMERS' INITIATIVE - CALL FOR PROPOSALS (From 28/01/2008 to 31/12/2009, Act.Ref.: 08.153.52) AO4780 ARTES 4 - ESA-INDUSTRY PARTNERSHIP PROGRAMME: CALL FOR PROPOSALS (From 24/11/2004 to 31/12/2009, Act.Ref.: 04.153.85) ********************************************************************** For a complete list of ESA Tender Actions, see: http://emits.esa.int ********************************************************************** Note: This newsletter is an initiative of the ESA Space Environments and Effects Analysis Section ( http://space-env.esa.int) and is a prototype mailing list intended to provide a forum for information posting news of interest to the Space Weather community in Europe. SWEN contact group (keeping SWEN informed of news from other channels) is currently: Wolfgang Baumjohann, IWF Graz, AustriaVolker Bothmer, EGU-Solar Physics SecretaryJinbin Cao, Chinese Space Weather Activity RepresentativeAlain Bourdillon, COST Action 296Eamonn Daly, ESA (excluding science programme)Maurizio Candidi, CNRPaul Cannon, URSI-Commission GMike Hapgood, Space Weather Workinig Team ChairmanFrancois Lefeuvre, LPCE/CNRSJean Lilensten, COST Action 724W. William Liu, Space Science Program, Canadian Space AgencyHenrik Lundstedt, Lund space weather centerRichard Marsden, ESA science programmeGoetz Paschmann, ISSITerry Onsager, NOAA Space Environment CentreJean-Yves Prado, CNES Programme DirectorateMichael Rycroft, ISU ********************************************************************** Giulio AB2VY (ex KC2OTB) c/o Toms River NJ AMSAT-NA member 36417 __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Poco spazio e tanto spam? Yahoo! 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COMPASS commands
by Mike Rupprecht 08 Sep '08

08 Sep '08

Hi all, I got a lot beacons and we can see that COMPASS survives all the eclipses. The battery voltage is increased to 3.67 volts. Please keep on trying to listen the beacon and send the following commands: ****13#200# threshold heater off to -55 degr ****14#200# threshold heater on to -55 degr ****15#255# low batt threshold to max -> charge batteries ****16#255# critical batt threshold to max -> emergency mode (to save power) If COMPASS receive this sequence successfully you can hear a short confirmation beep. Uplink: 145.980 MHz FM Downlink: 437.275 MHz Thanks for your time and your efforts! 73, Mike DK3WN

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Activate Grid EM35
by Rick - WA4NVM 08 Sep '08

08 Sep '08

Hi All, I am going to Mt. Nebo, AR this weekend for the Sept. VHF contest. I plan to work all passes starting Thursday evening Sept. 11 thru Monday morning Sept. 15. I will be on A0-51, S0-50, A0-27 and A0-16. Also if the contest gets slow, I will commandeer the contest station to work A0-7B, V0-52 and FO-29. I will use the call NE5BO (our contest call) EM35. QSL to QRZ.com address. Also, I will work A0-51 (1305utc) mobile from EM45 Thursday morning while in transit. One more thing, look for us during the contest. We will operate 6M, 2M, 220, 432, 902 1296 and the microwave oven! Thanks and 73, Rick - WA4NVM

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mode S - results - first attempt
by Michael Heim 07 Sep '08

07 Sep '08

First attempt at hearing mode S. pass wasnt the best, max elevation about 15 degrees. receiving using a California Amplifier model 130099. This is the MMTS unit with the integral yagi with the washer shaped elements. Yagi boom length about 2 feet, supposedly 16 dBi gain on 2500 MHz. Modified with the tape over the hairpin tuning, etc.... original crystal, received on 123.2 MHz. Used an FT-50R for the IF. Here is what I found: Unit is linear polarized. Heard the bird far better using vertical polarization. There may have been some tropo, as the time of the pass was about an hour after sunset. Temperature cooled off about 15 degrees in the 2 hours preceeding the pass. Signal strength ranged from full quieting to "in the noise". with a slow fade to it. Heard the bird 3 degrees above the northern horizon when there was a peak in propagation. Beasmwidth is workable, but it is tight enough that I'll need an elevation rotator. I'm not using one on V/U. I do not have L band capability (yet), this was just a receiving test, but I do hope to be able to work U/S or V/S if the bird is capable. Wonder if this is typical for this mode. Now some quirks regarding my own gear: The LO is about 150 KHz off frequency, but thats not really a big deal. I just discovered I had the receiver set to AM. Here I was slope detecting the thing! The HT is capable of FM, I was set to AM because I had a brain lapse when I was pre-checking things before the pass. Then I forgot to change it back for the actual pass. Trees REALLY kill the signal! I kinda expected that though. Looking forward to tersting tomorrow during higher and earlier passes, and of course...using FM to receive! I have another converter yet to be tried. The other one has an N connector for connecting to an external antenna. I see many ops use helicals. How many turns is considered good for this bird ? Michael Heim ARS KD0AR (EN90rw)

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Re: AO-51
by David 07 Sep '08

07 Sep '08

A-ha, thanks Drew! That explains it - I misread the schedule as meaning local time in which case it would change tomorrow! I will be mindful of this in the future! All the best 73 David KG4ZLB Sent from my iPod On Sep 7, 2008, at 20:25, "Andrew Glasbrenner" <glasbrenner(a)mindspring.com> wrote: It was just the scheduled mode change. See http://www.amsat.org/amsat-new/echo/CTNews.php . 73, Drew KO4MA ----- Original Message ----- From: "David - KG4ZLB/MØZLB" <m0zlb(a)btinternet.com> To: <amsat-bb(a)amsat.org> Sent: Sunday, September 07, 2008 8:14 PM Subject: [amsat-bb] AO-51 I do hope that I just pressed a wrong button but I was listening to the downlink on AO-51 during the 23:31/41 utc pass and halfway through the pass (I copied P9HA, YY6IEA and W6NVE) I lost the downlink compeletly and I just had the normal static - was this my error or has the software taken a dump again? David KG4ZLB _______________________________________________ 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: [sarex] ARISS Clarification--Please Read
by Luc Leblanc 07 Sep '08

07 Sep '08

On 6 Sep 2008 at 22:05, Frank H. Bauer wrote: > All, > > In the past 24 hours, two e-mail "Press Releases" were sent out by Miles > Mann, WF1F, about ARISS related activities. Please ignore these e-mails as > they are not totally accurate and Miles was given direction to not release > this information. Too bad that was the most refreshing news in the amateur satellite community in years! Just hope to know when something will be totally accurate as the author also does? "-" http://www.peteyandpetunia.com/VoteHere/VoteHere.htm Luc Leblanc VE2DWE Skype VE2DWE www.qsl.net/ve2dwe WAC BASIC CW PHONE SATELLITE

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CP4 Faulty Voltage Sensor Fully Characterized
by Jason Lionel Anderson 07 Sep '08

07 Sep '08

Fellow Hams, Thanks to all who have helped us tracked CP4 in its time of need. With the extra packets we've been able to fully characterize one of our voltage sensors as it deteriorated. This information will be helpful in predicting sensor failure for our other on board sensors. Even though CP4 is no longer in an emergency state, we still welcome and appreciate any data you can collect from CP4. Unfortunately though, CP4 seems to have reentered its brain dead state where it no longer beacons. Hopefully this problem fixes itself soon so more data can be collected. On a more positive note, we are planning to launch our next satellite CP6 near the end of this year on a Minotaur from Wallops, Virgina as a secondary to TacSat 3. Our current plan is to release data acquisition software to the community to make life for those who would like to track CP6 easier. Stay tuned for more! - Jason Anderson, KI6GIV California Polytechnic State University

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COMPASS recovery reports
by Mike Rupprecht 07 Sep '08

07 Sep '08

Hi all, I don't want to impose but I received some good COMPASS beacons from Japan. COMPASS has no reset since several eclipses and remains on! The voltage is increased to 3.67 volts and the heater is partial OFF (depends on temperature). Now it's important to observe the beacon and send the commands for changing the heater threshold. My next pass is at 1900UTC - so I am on pins and needles. I hope you'll back my plan. Thank you all for your efforts. 73, Mike DK3WN

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COMPASS beacon
by Mike Rupprecht 07 Sep '08

07 Sep '08

Hi all, just heard a very good sounding beacon from COMPASS. 07.09.2008 09:50UTC 70074030370000210100b807ff --------------------------------------------------- Solar Cell Voltage 2.20 V Solar Panel 6 Cur 43.92 mA Solar Panel 2 Cur 0.00 mA Solar Panel 3 Cur 345.10 mA Solar Panel 4 Cur 301.18 mA Solar Panel 5 Cur 401.57 mA EPS Reset Counter 0 Power Level Critical Battery Capacity Heater Active Battery Heater ON Power Safe Counter 1 Emergency Mode Counter 0 Battery Voltage 3.61 V Battery Current 43.92 mA Battery Temperature -1 °C Voltage increased and powersafe counter as well. That means no reset during the last eclipse. Can somebody try to send the commands, please ???? Thanks , 73 Mike DK3WN

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COMPASS-1 recovery efforts
by Mike Rupprecht 07 Sep '08

07 Sep '08

Hi all, Thanks for all the reports and beacons I received over the last 3 weeks. The Voltage has never climbed over 3 volts (in full sunlight). We can assume that COMPASS is totally OFF during eclipses. If COMPASS enters the sunlight she will reboot. Because the low voltage COMPASS is switching into emergency mode. That means, that CDHS (Command & Data Handling Subsystem) and ADCS (Attitude Determination and Control Subsystem) units are completely off. Unfortunately this means also, that we CAN NOT change the threshold values by commands. That's the main problem. It seems the satellite is "locked" because in emergency mode she will accept only two commands: hard reset and TX enable. Both commands are impractical for recovery. The only thing we can do is WAIT. Wait for longer sun periods and voltages over 3.47 Volts. That's the standard threshold value in emergency mode to switch into powersafe mode. Only in this mode we can change the threshold values. We may have lost a cubesat, but we've definitely got some new friends :-) Thank you all for your efforts! 73, Mike DK3WN

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Re: AT&T's DSL Internet service
by RFI-EMI-GUY 07 Sep '08

07 Sep '08

Perry; I have had recent experience with ATT DSL. About 8 months ago My wife decided to change our COMCAST cable service to an ATT DSL/DishNetwork bundle. (She did this w/out consulting me!) She was assured by ATT that the DSL service would provide the same or better than 6 gig service we were enjoying (trouble free) from Comcast. In fact ATT made a big point that using a cable modem we were sharing bandwidth (you still do with DSL upstream of the DSLAM). Truth be told, ATT could not deliver 6 gig service to our home 15,000 feet from the DSLAM. The copper network is very old and deteriorated. In fact after having troubles: 1) they wanted to downgrade the GOS, 2) They no longer offered the 6 gig GOS to my block. I also spent a lot of time rewiring the phones in the house to deal with DSL filtering issues. ATT's real reason to market the DSL/Dishnetwork bundle is to pull customers from the local cable service in anticipation of their fiber to home video service that they are slowly rolling out. I would avoid ATT DSL unless you have a DSLAM in your neighborhood and you have neighbors who are satisfied with the service. Otherwise, steer clear. Also the DishNetwork service has been a bit troublesome in performance and HD channel packages. So now I am back with Comcast for internet and stuck with Dishnetwork HDTV for 10 more months. Also ATT has blocked usenet binaries groups so if you were getting manuals, files and schematics from ABSE or similar newsgroups, you are out of business. Has anyone on the BBS had any experience with AT&T's DSL Internet service???? I will be using a Apple IMac computer and the people here in town don't seem to know anything about a Mac computer. I would also like to know if upgrading to DSL will cause any interference on my TS2000???? Perry WB8OTH-- Joe Leikhim K4SAT "The RFI-EMI-GUY"© "Treason doth never prosper: what's the reason? For if it prosper, none dare call it treason." "Follow The Money" ;-P

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Re: AMSAT-BB Digest, Vol 3, Issue 439
by Shlomo 07 Sep '08

07 Sep '08

http://amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb

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AT&T DSL??
by Perry Yantis 07 Sep '08

07 Sep '08

Has anyone on the BBS had any experience with AT&T's DSL Internet service???? I will be using a Apple IMac computer and the people here in town don't seem to know anything about a Mac computer. I would also like to know if upgrading to DSL will cause any interference on my TS2000???? Perry WB8OTH

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Re: ARISS Clarification--Please Read
by John Marranca, Jr 06 Sep '08

06 Sep '08

Not exactly a big shock, is it? -- _______________________________ John Marranca, Jr PBX Technician/Shop Steward CWA Local 1122 BN Systems, Inc Orchard Park, NY (716)972-2006

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ARISS Clarification--Please Read
by Bauer, Frank H. (GSFC-590.0) 06 Sep '08

06 Sep '08

All, In the past 24 hours, two e-mail "Press Releases" were sent out by Miles Mann, WF1F, about ARISS related activities. Please ignore these e-mails as they are not totally accurate and Miles was given direction to not release this information. What was accurate is that the ARISS team has been working very closely with Richard Garriott, W5KWQ, his father Owen Garriott, W5LFL, the International Space agencies and Space Adventures on ARISS related activities for Richard's flight which is planned for mid-October. This includes several educational outreach contacts with the USA-based Challenger Centers, several other internationally based schools, some opportunities for general QSOs and, if the hardware is flown, an opportunity to receive some SSTV downlinks from Richard. However, the ARISS team is still working out the specifics on this initiative. We have not totally vetted these specifics through the ARISS international team. We have not completed coordination of our efforts with the requisite space agencies---RSA/Energia in Russia and NASA in the USA. And we have not completed coordination of our efforts with Space Adventures, who is working with the Russians to fly Richard on the Soyuz to ISS. I hope you can be patient with the ARISS team as we work this coordination out. We should be able to provide additional details in the next 14 days. And I hope you all get prepared for a lot of excitement this fall. Richard Garriott will fly almost 25 years after his father, Owen, W5LFL, made history as the first ham radio operator to communicate from a vehicle in space. And Mike Finke, who flies up with Richard, will take the helm as the ISS Expedition 18 Commander. Mike is a true ham radio enthusiast who plans to keep the ARISS microphone hot with lots of QSO excitement. On behalf of the ARISS international team I appreciate your patience on this and thank you all for your interest in the ARISS program. 73, Frank H. Bauer, KA3HDO AMSAT-NA V.P. for Human Spaceflight Programs ARISS International Chairman

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ANS-251 AMSAT News Service Weekly Bulletins
by JoAnne Maenpaa 06 Sep '08

06 Sep '08

AMSAT NEWS SERVICE ANS-251 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 *************************************************************** *** 2008 AMSAT Space Symposium and Annual General Meeting *** *** October 24-26 in Atlanta, Georgia *** *** http://www.amsat.org/amsat-new/symposium/2008/index.php *** *************************************************************** In this edition: * Reminder! Symposium Registration and BoD Ballots * AO-51 Software Reloaded, Satellite is Operational * AO-16 Recovered * PNWVHFS Conference October 3-5 * Satellite Shorts From All Over * ARISS Status Report for the Week of September 2, 2008 SB SAT @ AMSAT $ANS-251.01 Reminder! Symposium Registration and BoD Ballots AMSAT News Service Bulletin 251.01 >From AMSAT HQ SILVER SPRING, MD. September 7, 2008 To All RADIO AMATEURS BID: $ANS-251.01 Two AMSAT deadlines are approaching quickly! After Monday, September 8, 2008 the registration fee for the 2008 Space Symposium and Annual Meeting in Atlanta, Georgia increases from $40 to $45. Registration at the door will be $50 over the October 24-26 weekend. See http://www.amsat.org/amsat-new/symposium/2008/index.php for all of the latest Symposium information and to register! September 15 is the deadline to return your ballot for the AMSAT-NA Board of Director's election. [ANS thanks AMSAT HQ for the above information] /EX SB SAT @ AMSAT $ANS-251.02 AO-51 Software Reloaded, Satellite is Operational AMSAT News Service Bulletin 251.02 >From AMSAT HQ SILVER SPRING, MD. September 7, 2008 To All RADIO AMATEURS BID: $ANS-251.02 AO-51 experienced a software crash on August 28 and command stations have been working to reload the spacecraft software. AMSAT-NA VP Oper- ations, Drew KO4MA, provided progress reports during the reloading pro- cedures. On September 2 Drew reported, "AO-51 will be unavailable for a few days beginning Tuesday morning EDT. The command team needs to reload part of the spacecraft operating software." Gould, WA4SXM reported from the AO-51 Command Station that, "The soft- ware crashed during the start procedure of the PL tone task late in the evening of September 3. The command team has reloaded the software and setup the repeater and the BB. Both the AO-51 repeater and the BB are active again as of September 5." Here is the AO-51 schedule for the remainder of September 2008: September 8 - September 14 FM Repeater, L/S Uplink: 1268.700 MHz FM Downlink: 2401.200 MHz FM FM Repeater, V/U Uplink: 145.880 MHz FM Downlink: 435.150 MHz FM September 15 - September 21 College Radio Night is September 18! FM Repeater, V/U Uplink: 145.920 MHz FM Downlink: 435.300 MHz FM 9k6 BBS and Telemetry Uplink: 1268.700 MHz FM Downlink: 435.150 MHz FM September 22 - September 28 FM Repeater, V/U Uplink: 145.920 MHz FM Downlink: 435.300 MHz FM FM Repeater, L/U Uplink: 1268.700 MHz FM Downlink: 435.150 MHz FM September 29 - October 5 FM Repeater, V/U Uplink: 145.920 MHz FM Downlink: 435.300 MHz FM 9k6 BBS and Telemetry Uplink: 1268.700 MHz FM Downlink: 435.150 MHz FM [ANS thanks the AO-51 Command Team for the above information] /EX SB SAT @ AMSAT $ANS-251.03 AO-16 Recovered AMSAT News Service Bulletin 251.03 >From AMSAT HQ SILVER SPRING, MD. September 7, 2008 To All RADIO AMATEURS BID: $ANS-251.03 AMSAT-NA VP Operations, Drew KO4MA reported this week, "It looks like the temperature has come up enough on AO-16 so that the watchdog problem has gone away. On September 1, I turned the satellite on collected some telemetry, and then commanded it into bent pipe mode which is VHF-FM up and DSB-UHF down." The command team will monitor http://oscar.dcarr.org/ and amsat-bb. If the satellite goes quiet they will endeavor to restart it as soon as possible. Occasional interruptions to gather telemetry are likely. Just as a reminder, AO-16 now operates as a cross mode, cross band voice repeater, with an uplink on 145.920 FM. The downlink is reduced carrier AM, similar to double sideband, on 437.026. Most stations find receiving the downlink on USB works best. Work is continuing to predict how long this latest period of operation may last, but initial estimates are around 2-3 months total, symmetric around a period of continuous illumination in October. There may not be another opportunity after this one, as the satellite will generally head towards longer eclipses (and lower temperatures) for several years. [ANS thanks Drew, KO4MA for the above information] /EX SB SAT @ AMSAT $ANS-251.04 PNWVHFS Conference October 3-5 AMSAT News Service Bulletin 251.04 >From AMSAT HQ SILVER SPRING, MD. September 7, 2008 To All RADIO AMATEURS BID: $ANS-251.04 You are invited to join Pacific Northwest weak signal VHF, UHF and Microwave operators at the Best Western Lake Front Hotel and Con- ference Center in Moses Lake, Washington, for the Annual Pacific Northwest VHF Conference October 3-5, 2008. Membership in PNWVHFS is not required for conference attendance. This year will feature a great line up of speakers and programs including our keynote speaker Joe Taylor, K1JT, Nobel Laureate and "father" of WSJT, Software for VHF Meteor-Scatter Communication. The list of presentations includes: + Lyle Johnson, KK7P, co-founder Tucson Amateur Packet Radio, Dayton Hamvention Technical Excellence Award winner 1984, currently employed by Elecraft and consulting in the broadcast and space industries, and HPSDR project. + Sean Kutzko, KX9X, ARRL Contest Branch Manager + Eric Schwarz, WA6HHQ, Elecraft All of the conference information is available on-line at: http://www.pnwvhfs.org/administration/conference.htm [ANS thanks the PNWVHFS for the above information] /EX SB SAT @ AMSAT $ANS-251.05 Satellite Shorts From All Over AMSAT News Service Bulletin 251.05 >From AMSAT HQ SILVER SPRING, MD. September 7, 2008 To All RADIO AMATEURS BID: $ANS-251.05 + Mak SV1BSX reported this week that Joe, K3SZH and Fabio PY4AJ have set a confirmed distance record of 7438 km via AO-7. See: http://sv1bsx.50webs.com/oscardx/ao7-dx.html for more info. + For stations in Europe watch for Juan Antonio, EA4CYQ operating portable via AO-51 and AO-27 from western Spain (IM76qm). + Drew, KO4MA is collecting data on successful AO-40 portable-type stations. He would like hear what worked and what didn't work for a portable-throw-it-in-a-suitcase type setup. He is also inter- ested in hearing description of your CC&R evading driveway or back- yard setups, for either U/S or L/S. If you have any photos and/or descriptions of your setup, please forward them to Drew at ko4ma(a)amsat.org, or point him to a link if you have them on the web. + AMSAT Area Coordinator, Ken Owen, N6KTH reports that video of a successful ARISS contact is available on-line at: http://nasa.id.ucsb.edu/ (This was recorded by the University of California Santa Barbara) - and - http://sbarc.camstreams.com/ (This was recorded by WB9KMO and is playing constantly on a continuous loop.) Check http://www.n6kth.com for all of the links of media coverage. [ANS thanks everyone for the above information] /EX SB SAT @ AMSAT $ANS-251.06 ARISS Status Report for the Week of September 2, 2008 AMSAT News Service Bulletin 251.06 >From AMSAT HQ SILVER SPRING, MD. September 7, 2008 To All RADIO AMATEURS BID: $ANS-251.06 1. Upcoming School Contact An ARISS contact has been scheduled with Prairielands Council, Boy Scouts of America at Chanute Air Force Base in Rantoul, IL on Satur- day, September 13 at 15:54 UTC. The contact will be facilitated by telebridge station WH6PN in Hawaii. During the event, Scouts will earn the Space Exploration Merit Badge, which includes the Mars Mission Design and the Moon Base Model construction. NASA DLN will assist with teaching these two topics. Scouts will design and launch water rockets and explore robotic technology. Segway of Chicago will assist in Robotics education. Participants will also complete many of the Radio Merit Badge requirements. The local rocket club will provide rocket launches throughout the event, two during the outdoor viewing of the movie "October Sky." The event will conclude with a hot air balloon launch. Boy Scouts (ages 11-17), Cub Scouts (ages 6-10), and adult volunteers have been invited to the event. The Space Jam- boree has attracted the attention of regional media outlets. Four television stations, radio stations, and local newspapers are planning features on the Space Jamboree. 2. Swiss Contact Successful On Saturday, August 30, youth attending Schulehaus Feld 1 in Richterswil, Switzerland participated in a successful ARISS contact via telebridge station VK4KHZ in Australia. To prepare for the event, children produced drawings, plays, research papers and multimedia products which were dis- played the day of the contact. More than 500 students, parents, teachers and visitors gathered in the sports hall to watch as 21 students posed questions to Greg Chamitoff, KD5PKZ, aboard the ISS. Additionally, an audio link was set up outside the sports hall for other visitors to listen in. Two television stations (SF DRS Aktuell Schweizer Fernsehen, Regional Fernsehen Tele Zürich), one radio station (Radio Zürichsee) and three newspapers (Zürichsee Zeitung, Neue Zürcher Zeitung NZZ, Tages-Anzeiger) covered the event. The audio was fed into the EchoLink AMSAT server, which received 12 connections, and also into Internet Radio Linking Project (IRLP) Reflector 9010. 3. ARISS Presentation Given at CLC Conference The Challenger Learning Center (CLC) Lead Flight Directors Conference was held in Wellington, Kansas on August 24 - 28. An ARISS presentation was given during the conference on August 27, covering the ARISS program and the school application process. [ANS thanks Carol, KB3LKI for the above information] /EX In addition to regular membership, AMSAT offers membership in the President's Club. Members of the President's Club, as sustaining donors to AMSAT Project Funds, will be eligible to receive additional benefits. Application forms are available from the AMSAT Office. 73, This week's ANS Editor, JoAnne Maenpaa, K9JKM K9JKM at amsat dot org

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AO-16 Off?
by John Marranca, Jr 06 Sep '08

06 Sep '08

As of the 2010z pass, it sounds like AO-16 is off again. -- _______________________________ John Marranca, Jr PBX Technician/Shop Steward CWA Local 1122 BN Systems, Inc Orchard Park, NY (716)972-2006

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DM32/DM42 on AO-51 @ 0150 UTC 7 Sept.
by Patrick STODDARD (WD9EWK/VA7EWK) 06 Sep '08

06 Sep '08

Hi all! For those interested in different grids, I'm going south of Phoenix for the AO-51 pass this evening (early Sunday on the UTC clock) at 0150 UTC. I'll park on the DM32/DM42 grid boundary, north of I-8 in Pinal County, Arizona. I haven't been down here in a couple of months, and enjoy handing out the unusual grid DM32 from a location not on a military bombing range - and without having to cross the border into Mexico. 73! Patrick WD9EWK/VA7EWK http://www.wd9ewk.net/

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AO-51's Second Channel...and PSK31
by John Marranca, Jr 06 Sep '08

06 Sep '08

Good Afternoon everyone! I wanted to be the first to thank Drew and the AO-51 Command Team in advance for scheduling the Second Channel for September. It is appreciated, to say the least. That being said, according to AMSAT.org, AO-51 has the "capability" to do PSK31: *Mode A/U Digital: Operational* Uplink: 28.1400 MHz PSK 31 BPS Downlink 435.3000 MHz FM 31 BPS Has this ever been activated? If it is possible, how has it worked out before? Thanks again! John KB2HSH -- _______________________________ John Marranca, Jr PBX Technician/Shop Steward CWA Local 1122 BN Systems, Inc Orchard Park, NY (716)972-2006

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AO-51 Schedule for September
by Andrew Glasbrenner 06 Sep '08

06 Sep '08

Sorry for the delay on the schedule being posted. The reload has taken up most of our volunteers available time this week. 73, Drew KO4MA AMSAT-NA VP Operations September 2008 AO-51 Schedule September 1 - September 7 FM Repeater, V/U Uplink: 145.920 MHz FM Downlink: 435.300 MHz FM 9k6 BBS and Telemetry Uplink: 1268.700 MHz FM Downlink: 435.150 MHz FM September 8 - September 14 FM Repeater, L/S Uplink: 1268.700 MHz FM Downlink: 2401.200 MHz FM FM Repeater, V/U Uplink: 145.880 MHz FM Downlink: 435.150 MHz FM September 15 - September 21 College Radio Night is September 18! FM Repeater, V/U Uplink: 145.920 MHz FM Downlink: 435.300 MHz FM 9k6 BBS and Telemetry Uplink: 1268.700 MHz FM Downlink: 435.150 MHz FM September 22 - September 28 FM Repeater, V/U Uplink: 145.920 MHz FM Downlink: 435.300 MHz FM FM Repeater, L/U Uplink: 1268.700 MHz FM Downlink: 435.150 MHz FM September 29 - October 5 FM Repeater, V/U Uplink: 145.920 MHz FM Downlink: 435.300 MHz FM 9k6 BBS and Telemetry Uplink: 1268.700 MHz FM Downlink: 435.150 MHz FM

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Re: PC Sat 2 29MHz RX.
by Bob Bruninga 06 Sep '08

06 Sep '08

> ...I wondered if you discovered the > cause of failure of the HF RX on PCSAT-2? Yes, the HF antenna broke cleanly at the base where the Integration team had made two SHARP right angle bends in the metal with a pair of pliers to make it fit better prior-to-deployment. A right angle bend in a brittle berillium copper was a dumb thing to do, but it was done without my oversight by the ISS integration team. So the only thing holding the "tape-measure" antenna together was the kapton tape. (no conduction). Even that snapped off in the astronauts hand when she prepared to fold it back into its case during the final EVA for return to earth. So not only did we not have an HF antenna, we also did not have one of the polarizaions of the 2m links either... This was evident in some of he fading on the downlink. Bob > Just wondered if there was a lesson to be learned, > or if there was a piece of technology that I should > avoid. >

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CUTE-1.7+APDII Earth Movie #2
by Mineo Wakita 06 Sep '08

06 Sep '08

http://www.ne.jp/asahi/hamradio/je9pel/cut17ap3.htm#bottom JE9PEL, Mineo Wakita

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Re: AT&T DSL??
by Michael Heim 06 Sep '08

06 Sep '08

I have it. I've not had a problem whatsoever with RFI or anything for that matter. Michael Heim Chief Engineer, Forever Broadcasting New Castle PA WKST WJST WWGY 814-671-0666 Chapter Chair, SBE-122 ARS KD0AR ----- Original Message ---- From: Perry Yantis <pyantis(a)earthlink.net> To: Amsat BB <amsat-bb(a)amsat.org> Sent: Saturday, September 6, 2008 6:42:28 AM Subject: [amsat-bb] AT&T DSL?? Has anyone on the BBS had any experience with AT&T's DSL Internet service???? I will be using a Apple IMac computer and the people here in town don't seem to know anything about a Mac computer. I would also like to know if upgrading to DSL will cause any interference on my TS2000???? Perry WB8OTH _______________________________________________ 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: Time to Register
by Allen Vinegar 05 Sep '08

05 Sep '08

Is there a preliminary program so that we can see how each day is set up? This would help in making travel arrangements and hotel reservations. Thanks. Al W8KHP

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AO-51 is operational again
by Gould Smith 05 Sep '08

05 Sep '08

Both the AO-51 repeater and the BB are active again. The software crashed during the start procedure of the PL tone task late Wed night. The command team has reloaded the software and setup the repeater and the BB. We will be coming out with a schedule for September shortly. 73, Gould, WA4SXM

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AMSAT Board Meetings
by Frank H. Bauer 05 Sep '08

05 Sep '08

All, Please recognize that all board meetings are open to all. Attend and enjoy!! I have been an AMSAT member since 1981 and have seen the board minutes in the Journal for as long as I can remember. Yes, it does take a few months to get these in the Journal.but that is mainly to ensure accuracy for the members. If you want to get the details of the board meetings, I suggest you either attend the meeting (and hear it in real time) or get the journal. Those that volunteer to transcribe the board minutes from the tapes spend a lot of their personal time in getting the minutes accurate. I thank them for their outstanding support to AMSAT. 73, Frank Bauer, KA3HDO

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Items posted for sale
by Bill Bruno 05 Sep '08

05 Sep '08

Many of the items I posted for sale are sold. SOLD are: Th-D7AG HT, MMF-200-7 Filter, Both lengths of rotor cable, One length of 1318FX Coax with UHF connectors, Both Duplexers. STILL AVAILABLE: All the Th-d7ag accessories previously listed, One 100' length of 1318FX coax with "N" connectors, and Unitrac 2003 hardware and software and cable for TS2000. Thanks all Bill KB2RC Amsat 6986

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Presentation @ Prescott AZ, 4 September 2008 - report
by Patrick STODDARD (WD9EWK/VA7EWK) 05 Sep '08

05 Sep '08

Hi! I gave a satellite-related presentation last night for the Yavapai Amateur Radio Club in Prescott, Arizona. The club meeting had a good turnout, about 60 people. Even though AO-51 was not available for a demonstration I hoped to do before the meeting, it was still a good evening for talking about satellites and AMSAT. Thanks to the club for inviting me up there and for the good time last night. Even though I returned to Phoenix much later than I had originally planned, it was fun. And thanks to those who were prepared to work that AO-51 pass during my demonstration. Having some stations standing by for those passes ensures a good show for the audience. Have a good weekend, and 73! Patrick WD9EWK/VA7EWK http://www.wd9ewk.net/

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Duplexers for sale
by Bill Bruno 05 Sep '08

05 Sep '08

Comet CF-4160, 3 N connectors, $20 Diamond MX-72H 1 N connector, and 2 cables w/N connectors. $25 Please contact me off list if interested. Bill KB2RC Amsat 6986

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Coax and rotor cable for sale
by Bill Bruno 05 Sep '08

05 Sep '08

>I have, in good condition > 2 100' lengths of Cablexperts 1318FX ultraflex coax. One with N > connectors > and the other with UHF connectors:. > 2 approx. 90' lengths of Cablexperts #1806 18 AWG 6 conductor rotor cable: > For sale at less than half the original cost. > 1318 coax $55 each, rotor cable $25 each plus shipping actual cost. > The coax weigh approx 10# each coil and the rotor cable approx 8# each > coil. plus the weight of packaging. > Please contact me off list if interested. > Thanks > Bill KB2RC AMSAT 6986 >

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Kenwood TH-D7A(g) accessories & Unitrac 2003 for sale
by Bill Bruno 05 Sep '08

05 Sep '08

TH-D7A G HT Accessories Kenwood BC-19 Rapid Charger .....................$35 Kenwood SMC-34 Speaker mic.......................$20 Kenwood HMC-3 Headset with VOX/PTT.......$25 Unitrac 2003 hardware, software and cable for Kenwood TS-2000.......$195 If interested please contact me off list Bill KB2RC Amsat # 6986

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AO-51
by David - KG4ZLB/MØZLB 04 Sep '08

04 Sep '08

Is AO-51 currently off ?? Thanks -- *David* *KG4ZLB/MØZLB* *www.kg4zlb.com <http://www.kg4zlb.com/>* *www.mØzlb.com <http://www.m0zlb.com/>*

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Re: sun noise and other natural noise sources
by Michael Heim 04 Sep '08

04 Sep '08

Thank you, Domenico for the information, A lot of reading and study on this is in order. I'm probably different from many microwave ops, as I started high and am working down in frequency, hi. well, sort of, as I was on 1296 before I was on 10 GHz. I used the sun noise calculations that you gave, Domenico, as referred to me by another microwave op (for 10 GHz). Basically he directed me to a website, of which I do not remember, but you were quite correct, I measured 5-6 dB on 10 GHz using my 60 cm offset fed dish. I am still relatively new to 10 GHz, being only active since last summer. Without doing a lot of study, (of which I plan to do anyway, when I get the time to do so), you answered my question, and that is no, I will not see enough of a change in the noise floor (when aimed at the sun) with the antenna gain that I am using to be able to measure, however I should see an increase in the noise floor when aiming at a warm body, ie the earth, or perhaps some object such as a tree, building, etc. Anyway, that's what I was looking for, a way to test what I have using simple means (and my not having a calibrated signal source). I HAVE checked the converters using a signal source at a friend's shack, but the unit with the antenna attached we couldnt, of course make a meaningful measurement. So I know the frequency is correct, not an image, and the LO is calibrated well enough that I shouldnt have any problem finding the bird once it comes online in mode S. So I will consider that if I point from cold sky to earth, if I see a change in background noise, things are probably working. Michael Heim Chief Engineer, Forever Broadcasting New Castle PA WKST WJST WWGY 814-671-0666 Chapter Chair, SBE-122 ARS KD0AR

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FWD: Release of NASA solicitation for Missions of Opportunity proposals (SALMON AO)
by AB2VY 04 Sep '08

04 Sep '08

-----Original Message----- > From: NSPIRES-HELP [mailto:[email protected]] > Sent: Wednesday, September 03, 2008 10:13 AM > To: esmde(a)listsrv.nasaprs.com > Subject: NASA releases solicitation for Missions of Opportunity > proposals > > Stand Alone Mission of Opportunity Notice (SALMON) Announcement of > Opportunity (AO) > > NNH08ZDA009O, entitled "Stand Alone Missions of Opportunity Notice > (SALMON)" is being released by the National Aeronautics and Space > Administration (NASA) on September 3, 2008. This Announcement of > Opportunity (AO) solicits investigations that address the science > objectives of the Science Mission Directorate's (SMD) astrobiology, > lunar science, and planetary science programs and the Exploration > Science Mission Directorate's (ESMD) fundamental space biology > program. > > SALMON is an omnibus AO that is comprised of several independent > proposal opportunities. Three proposal opportunities are being > released for the SALMON AO. Two related proposal opportunities are > being released for the ROSES-08 NRA. The three SALMON opportunities > are: > > 1. Focused Mission of Opportunity (MO) to provide an in-situ dust > detector investigation for the Lunar Atmosphere and Dust > Environment Explorer (LADEE). Notices of Intent (NOIs) to propose > due September 24, 2008. Proposals due November 4, 2008. > > 2. Partner MOs in lunar and planetary science. NOIs due October 15, > 2008. Proposals due December 2, 2008. > > 3. Small complete MOs in astrobiology and fundamental space biology. > NOIs due October 15, 2008. Proposals due December 2, 2008. > > Simultaneous with the release of the SALMON AO, NASA will release > two amendments to the Research Opportunities in Space and Earth > Sciences > 2008 (ROSES-08) NASA Research Announcement (NRA) (NNH08ZDA001N). > > 1. U.S. Participating Scientists in lunar and planetary science. > NOIs due October 15, 2008. Proposals due December 2, 2008. > > 2. U.S. Participating Scientists in Earth science. NOIs due October > 15, 2008. Proposals due December 2, 2008. > > Participation is open to all categories of organizations (U.S. and > non-U.S.), including educational institutions, industry, not-for- > profit organizations, Federally Funded Research and Development > Centers (FFRDCs), NASA Centers, the Jet Propulsion Laboratory > (JPL), and other Government agencies. Upon the AO release, the > full text of the AO and all appendices will be available > electronically at http://nspires.nasaprs.com/. A preproposal > conference will be held in Washington,DC for all the solicitations > except the LADEE solicitation; see http://salmon.larc.nasa.gov/ for > details. > > Direct questions specifically regarding this solicitation to: Dr. > Carlos A. Liceaga; Program Executive for Missions of Opportunity; > Mail Stop 7F25; National Aeronautics and Space Administration; > Washington, DC 20546-0001; TEL: (757) 846-5880; E-mail: > salmonao(a)nasa.gov (subject line to read "SALMON AO"). Giulio AB2VY (ex KC2OTB) c/o Toms River NJ AMSAT-NA member 36417 __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Poco spazio e tanto spam? Yahoo! Mail ti protegge dallo spam e ti da tanto spazio gratuito per i tuoi file e i messaggi http://mail.yahoo.it

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sun noise and other natural noise sources
by Michael Heim 04 Sep '08

04 Sep '08

I am working on an S-band receive setup. I currently operate X band terrestrial, and used sun noise as a test of my receive equipment there. It is quite weak on 10 GHz. Noise from the earth (aimed at the ground) is many times stronger. Aiming at trees, buildings, etc produce substantial noise on 10 GHz. The question I have is... Can I use the same techniques on 2.4 GHz? Of course antenna gain is lower, but noise figure should be fairly close - 1dB or so.... I have 2 units for 2.4 I'm testing. one has an integral yagi antenna, supposedly about 16dB gain. The other has an N connector, of which I have not designed an antenna for it yet. So, the question is... is sun noise stronger, weaker on 2.4 than on 10 ghz? If equipment is functioning properly should I be able to detect the sun? I actually didnt think about trying to hear a tree on it, but they should also be noise sources on that band as well. Michael Heim ARS KD0AR

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OLPC PACKET READY YET?
by Mr Jeffrey L Ross 04 Sep '08

04 Sep '08

Hi folks, was wondering if anyone heard the latest about the OLPC and someone making some software so we can use them for packet. also was wondering if any software is out there that will let me use the OLPC with a telnet program. thank you in advance. kc8gkf

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Spanish on A0-27
by Rick - WA4NVM 03 Sep '08

03 Sep '08

Hi Everyone, Can anyone give me a correct explanation of the Spanish voices on the birds? Mainly A0-27 I heard Mexican Cab Co., etc. That does not sound correct. Just sounds like a conversation piped into the bird uplink. I might loose a few micro seconds of sleep tonight if I don't find out soon! Thanks for any help, Rick - WA4NVM

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presentation and AO-51 demonstration, tomorrow (Thursday, 4 September)
by Patrick STODDARD (WD9EWK/VA7EWK) 03 Sep '08

03 Sep '08

Hi! I will visit the Yavapai Amateur Radio Club in Prescott AZ: http://www.w7yrc.org/ tomorrow evening. I will give a satellite-related presentation during the club's regular monthly meeting that starts at 1900 local (Friday 0200 UTC). About 30 minutes before the meeting, there is an AO-51 pass that covers much of North America. If the satellite is on and the weather is good, I will be doing a demonstration as WD9EWK from outside the club's meeting site. If you hear me on, please feel free to give me a call and say "hello" to those who are listening to the demonstration. Prescott is in Yavapai County and grid DM34. It is approximately 100 miles/160km north of Phoenix, in the mountains with an elevation of one mile (5280 feet/1609m). I was in Prescott for this club's hamfest in late May, and have made several trips to this grid in the past few months. Besides my trips, there has been some satellite activity from this area. I will send QSL cards for all contacts made during the demonstration. There will be no need for you to send me a QSL card or SASE to receive my card. Thanks in advance, and 73! Patrick WD9EWK/VA7EWK http://www.wd9ewk.net/

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Re: Information request
by WILLIAMS MICHAEL 03 Sep '08

03 Sep '08

The article is in the September/October 2000 issue. I built the project, but it was not a complete success somewhat of a disappointment. I am modifying the circuit, etching a new PCB, and going to try it from a different design approach. The mini-circuits VCO, and power divider cost $50.00 for these two devices. They can be ordered online with a credit card. If I can help you with anything, please email. Mike K9QHO AMSAT 33589

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Re: LEO DX RS-6 and RS-8
by John W Lee 03 Sep '08

03 Sep '08

I haven't checked for distance, but I did work a JA on one of those RS's and a couple of UAO's. 73 JOhn K6YK On Tue, 2 Sep 2008 22:22:57 -0500 "Andy MacAllister" <w5acm(a)swbell.net> writes: > I have been looking through my QSO info on and off, for a while now, > digging > for my QSO to Germany via AO-7B, in the early 1980's. It hasn't > surfaced > yet, but I did run across two QSL cards from DC9ZP for contacts from > my > previous QTH in Pearland, Texas to Sorup, Germany via RS-6 and RS-8 > in 1982. > Manfred calculated the distance to be 8262.23 km. My calculation is > more > like 8225 km. > > Has anyone been working up DX lists for RS-6 and RS-8? > > 73 de Andy W5ACM > > > _______________________________________________ > Sent via AMSAT-BB(a)amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the > author. > Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite > program! > Subscription settings: http://amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb > > ____________________________________________________________ Click for free home mortgage rates from top companies. http://thirdpartyoffers.juno.com/TGL2141/fc/Ioyw6i3m36kGt4ESfTNBvHT9jm7jLAf…

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How best to park your satellite antennas
by Graham Shirville 03 Sep '08

03 Sep '08

Hi all, I cannot remember this question being discussed before! If you have a nice array of VHF and UHF antennas - 2 stacked X 8 foot long yagis one ach band plus a 2 foot S band dish, is it best from wind loading and other reasons to park it: vertically pointing straight up (the dish has a hole at the bottom) pointing to the horizon towards the prevailing wind somewhere else? I know that at SSTL in Guildford they are usually parked pointing straight up but I have never been able to find anyone with a really good explanation for doing so. If you look at 193.51.07.114 you can see the sort of array that I am talking about! Many thanks Graham G3VZV

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LEO DX RS-6 and RS-8
by Andy MacAllister 03 Sep '08

03 Sep '08

I have been looking through my QSO info on and off, for a while now, digging for my QSO to Germany via AO-7B, in the early 1980's. It hasn't surfaced yet, but I did run across two QSL cards from DC9ZP for contacts from my previous QTH in Pearland, Texas to Sorup, Germany via RS-6 and RS-8 in 1982. Manfred calculated the distance to be 8262.23 km. My calculation is more like 8225 km. Has anyone been working up DX lists for RS-6 and RS-8? 73 de Andy W5ACM

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Worked FO-29!
by John Marranca, Jr 02 Sep '08

02 Sep '08

Greetings all..... Just wanted to brag a bit to mention that I worked W9VNE on FO-29 during the Labor Day weekend. I was transmitting CW, and heard Jim/W9VNE returning to me in SSB. TNX Jim. For what it's worth, FO-29 can be heard at less than 5 degrees. What a GREAT SIGNAL! Can't wait for my CT62 cable! 73 de KB2HSH -- _______________________________ John Marranca, Jr PBX Technician/Shop Steward CWA Local 1122 BN Systems, Inc Orchard Park, NY (716)972-2006

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Information request
by Jim Sanford 02 Sep '08

02 Sep '08

All: 4 or 6 years ago, there was an article in the Journal regarding a 2.4 GHz antenna tuning aid. As I recall, it was basically a return loss bridge, with an included VCO, and a DC or meter output. I'd like to revisit that article, but have not yet found it in a quick scan of tables of contents from my collection. Does anyone remember when that article was published? I'd appreciate a pointer; probably have the issue, just can't figure out which one. Thanks & 73, Jim wb4gcs(a)amsat.org

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Re: Information Request
by Rm2642＠aol.com 02 Sep '08

02 Sep '08

Hi Jim: This S band measurement technique I thought was interesting. It's a broad band directional coupler, can be used for L band too. Doesn't have a VCO but gives a good visual indication of return loss. _http://www.qsl.net/n9zia/24swr/index.html_ (http://www.qsl.net/n9zia/24swr/index.html) 73, Ron n6paa **************It's only a deal if it's where you want to go. Find your travel deal here. (http://information.travel.aol.com/deals?ncid=aoltrv00050000000047)

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AO-16 Update and brief mode change
by Mark L. Hammond 02 Sep '08

02 Sep '08

Hello All, AO-16 has been in its "voice mode" continuously for nearly a month now. Many thanks to all the users of this "new" bird! It is time to pause voice operations long to receive some MBL telemetry (limited as it is, it's all we have). Around 0920 UTC on 17FEB08 I plan to return AO-16 to digital mode in order to receive some telemetry. If all goes as planned, it should be back to "voice mode" during the same pass. If not, I'll try to catch it on the 1056 UTC pass. Most of you will be asleep, so I don't think it will interfere with too many contacts. Looking to the future, we can see that after several months of continuous illumination, AO-16 will begin to experience eclipse periods at the end of March. The eclipse periods will increase and extend through the summer. This may impact AO-16's power budget such that the transmitter output will have to be reduced in order to protect its 18 year old batteries. We'll know more after the eclipse periods begin in late March and early April. In the meanwhile, enjoy AO-16 and her strong signals! 73 on behalf of the command team, Mark L. Hammond [N8MH]

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Icom W32A For Sale
by John Henderson N4NAB 02 Sep '08

02 Sep '08

I have an ICOM w32A in very good condition for sale. I bought it new and it has been well cared for. Includes radio, antenna ,wall charger and manual. I do not have the original box. This model is the last handheld that was produced with full duplex. Great for the sats with an Arrow. Price is $200 (includes shipping in CONUS). Inquiries off line at N4NAB@ amsat.org. John John Henderson N4NAB 212 Bayside Drive Cape Carteret, NC 28584

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History in the making!
by Alan P. Biddle 02 Sep '08

02 Sep '08

Congratulations on surviving the first calendar month since June 1913 which had no reportable sunspots. And counting. Of course, we satellite operators don't need no stinking sunspots, but have a word of sympathy for your friends who work only HF. Alan WA4SCA

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AO-7 DX-List *Update*
by SV1BSX 01 Sep '08

01 Sep '08

Hi all, Congrat's to Joe, K3SZH & Fabio PY4AJ on reaching of TOP in "AO-7 DX List" with a NEW record for Longest Distance *confirmed* QSO ! 7438 Km ! Visit: http://sv1bsx.50webs.com/oscardx/ao7-dx.html Stay tuned till the next month-updating. I have already received New QSL cards ! 73, Mak SV1BSX Email: sv1bsx "AT" yahoo .gr URL : http://sv1bsx.50webs.com

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AO-16 maybe back operational
by Andrew Glasbrenner 01 Sep '08

01 Sep '08

It looks like the temperature has come up enough on AO-16 that the watchdog problem has gone away. I turned the satellite on this afternoon on the ~1920Z pass, collected some telemetry, and then commanded it into bent pipe mode. On the next orbit, it was still on, and in bent pipe mode. It may or may not stay on. The command team will monitor http://oscar.dcarr.org/ and amsat-bb, and if the satellite goes quiet we will endeavor to restart it as soon as possible. Occasional interruptions to gather telemetry are likely. Just as a reminder, AO-16 now operates as a cross mode, cross band voice repeater, with an uplink on 145.920 FM. The downlink is reduced carrier AM, similar to double sideband, on 437.026. Most stations find receiving the downlink on USB works best. Work is continuing to predict how long this latest period of operation may last, but initial estimates are around 2-3 months total, symmetric around a period of continuous illumination in October. There may not be another opportunity after this one, as the satellite will generally head towards longer eclipses (and lower temperatures) for several years. 73, Drew KO4MA AMSAT-NA VP Operations PS Satellite is still on as of 2245Z

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M2 Eggbeaters for sale
by Bob Herrell 01 Sep '08

01 Sep '08

I have both the M2 EB144 and EB432 for sale. They are less than a year old and come with the radial kits. Asking $400 includes UPS shipping to Lower 48 ONLY. Reason for sale, I am upgrading to the M2 beams for SSB operation. US Postal Money Order or Pay Pal (you pay fees) aj5c(a)cox.net <mailto:[email protected]> Amsat #36645

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Is anyone using a discone antenna for AMSAT work?
by Mark Lunday, WD4ELG 01 Sep '08

01 Sep '08

Looking at the DS3000A from AOR USA. Wondering if it isa good backup/permanent installation versus the portable of handheld yagis like the Arrow. Mark Lunday WD4ELG wd4elg(a)arrl.net http://wd4elg.net

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Re: Discones
by Clint Bradford 01 Sep '08

01 Sep '08

> Looking at the DS3000A from AOR USA. Wondering if it isa good > backup/permanent installation versus the portable of handheld yagis > like the > Arrow. I wouldn't consider it for satellite work. It is a gain-less design, even though AOR claims 2.15 dBi (at 144 MHz), 3.0 dBi (at 430, 904, 1200 MHz). Difficult to get it "perpendicular" to the birds, too... Interesting antenna for events - it draws attention. But if you have to spend some money on weird antennas, grab a M2 Eggbeater for RX. At shows, I mount my Eggbeater on a rotator...I call it my "Souffle' Antenna." Clint Bradford, K6LCS

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AO-40 portable stations
by Andrew Glasbrenner 01 Sep '08

01 Sep '08

I'm trying to collect some data on the typical successful AO-40 portable-type station. What worked and what didn't work for a portable, throw it in a suitcase type setup, or CC&R evading driveway or backyard setups, either U/S or L/S. If you have any photos and/or descriptions of your setup, please forward them direct to me at ko4ma(a)amsat.org , or point me to a link if you have them on the web. Thanks in advance! 73, Drew KO4MA

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IM76QM portable activation EA4CYQ/p/qrp
by Fernandez Montaña, Juan Antonio 01 Sep '08

01 Sep '08

Hi all, I will spend a fortnight at IM76QM in the west passes over Spain in the AO-51 and AO-27 sats. My setup is an IOio antenna and a THD7 HT, I have just successfully worked several passes. I have yesterday worked to ea8bwy/p from Canary Island, He was working with the same setup, and IOio and 5 Watts. The AO51 let us an impressive contact. Juan Antonio EA4CYQ 73s =============================================================== Este mensaje se dirige exclusivamente a su destinatario. Los datos incluidos en el presente correo son confidenciales y sometidos a secreto profesional, especialmente en lo que respecta a los datos personales, se prohibe divulgarlos, en virtud de las leyes vigentes. Si usted no lo es y lo ha recibido por error o tiene conocimiento del mismo por cualquier motivo, le rogamos que nos lo comunique por este medio y proceda a destruirlo o borrarlo, y que en todo caso se abstenga de utilizar, reproducir, alterar, archivar o comunicar a terceros el presente mensaje y ficheros anexos, todo ello bajo pena de incurrir en responsabilidades legales. Cualquier idea contenida en este correo es exclusiva de su autor y no representa necesariamente el criterio de Iberdrola. El emisor no garantiza la integridad, rapidez o seguridad del presente correo, ni se responsabiliza de posibles perjuicios derivados de la captura, incorporaciones de virus o cualesquiera otras manipulaciones efectuadas por terceros. This message is intended for the exclusive attention of the address(es) indicated. Any information contained herein is strictly confidential and privileged, especially as regards personal data, which must not be disclosed, in accordance with legislation currently in force. If you are not the intended recipient and have received it by mistake or learn about it in any other way, please notify us by return e-mail and delete this message from your computer system. Any unauthorised use, reproduction, alteration, filing or sending of this message and/or any attached files to third parties may lead to legal proceedings being taken. Any opinion expressed herein is solely that of the author(s) and does not necessarily represent the opinion of Iberdrola. The sender does not guarantee the integrity, speed or safety of this message, not accept responsibility for any possible damage arising from the interception, incorporation of virus or any other manipulation carried out by third parties. ===============================================================

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AO-51 update
by Andrew Glasbrenner 01 Sep '08

01 Sep '08

AO-51 will be unavailable for a few days beginning Tuesday morning EDT. The command team needs to reload part of the spacecraft operating software beginning at that time. The repeater should be back up and running within 48 hours, with the BBS following soon. Due to the reload and the recent return to continuous illumination, we haven't finalized a schedule for September. There have been a few special requests, including the return of AMSAT College Night, and requests for some L/S time. As soon as the second reload is complete, we'll have the schedule up. Sorry for any inconvenience. 73, Drew KO4MA AMSAT-NA VP Operations

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preamps
by Michael Heim 01 Sep '08

01 Sep '08

A recent post mentioned the need for a preamp. This reminded me of something I want to share with the group. Station here consists of an FT-817ND and an FT-857D. The 817 is pretty sensitive on UHF, but the 857 is a little lacking in comparison. I was looking for a preamp online that would help, especially with the 857. I went and ordered a Ramsey PR40. I figured for $15 I couldnt go wrong. Although its not a GaAs device, (its a bipolar), it works pretty well. I actually didnt want a GaAs because I was afraid of blowing the device anyway, being I'm running a homebrew "Arrow style" antenna on a fixed elevation mast, and the 144 MHz leakage getting into the preamp would probably blow the device the first time I keyed. I am not using any TR switching on the preamp. (I only work the FM birds at this time). After building the kit, I put it up, worked a pass on AO-27, then goofed and sent 432 TX energy up the line, blew the amp. I ordered replacement transistors from MCM for $.52 each! Although I cannot measure noise figure, it specs at 1dB, 15 dB gain. I know it makes a HUGE difference on my end. Satellites that were noisy before are now full quieting and armchair copy I have found this item a very cost effective solution. I wanted to share this experience with the group. I'm just pleased with the preamp and of course, receive no personal gain by recommending this product. Michael Heim ARS KD0AR

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IC-910H question
by W0DXZ＠aol.com 31 Aug '08

31 Aug '08

went to plug in my CW paddle to the back of my IC-910H,,, the manual shows a standard 1/4 inch phono plug,,, the back of my radio has something else... I havent turned it all the way around to see what it is, have to disconnect lots of wires,,,but it isn't a 1/4 inch plug... anyone else notice this? Bob DM33 **************It's only a deal if it's where you want to go. Find your travel deal here. (http://information.travel.aol.com/deals?ncid=aoltrv00050000000047)

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Frequencies for Phase 3E Express
by RFI-EMI-GUY 31 Aug '08

31 Aug '08

Kudo's to Emily for that fine document! -- Joe Leikhim K4SAT "The RFI-EMI-GUY"© "Treason doth never prosper: what's the reason? For if it prosper, none dare call it treason." "Follow The Money" ;-P

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apparent beacon on 435.300
by Michael Heim 31 Aug '08

31 Aug '08

I've heard a CW beacon a couple of times operating on or around 435.300. Unfortunately I dont have exact times from my QTH, but I cant find anything in the satellite list on AMSAT's site that has a working beacon on this frequency (or anywhere close). I heard it about 23:45Z, breaking the squelch (on FM) while waiting for the next AO-51 pass. This will put it about 10-15 mins before AOS for AO-51 from my QTH in EN90rw. Pardon me if there is an obvious answer to this, but I'm not familiar with all the ham birds up there yet. Just trying to figure out what I could be hearing? This is not the first time I've heard CW on this freq. Michael Heim ARS KD0AR

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Re: kg7p email?
by Patrick STODDARD (WD9EWK/VA7EWK) 31 Aug '08

31 Aug '08

Hi Bob! > Does KG7P have an email address? Worked him 2x today on > SO-52, good > signal > into AZ, also heard Patrick, WD9EWK, strong signal. I Thanks for the signal report! That was a 75-degree VO-52 pass out here in DM44ha, and at times my little FT-817ND receive radio was up to S-7 and S-8 as the satellite went by. I'm not making lots of SSB satellite QSOs, but I am making QSOs. Little by little, I am improving my skills in dealing with these satellites. Still fun! I did not see an e-mail address for KG7P in a quick search. Not a problem here - Stan said he was going to QSL, and I will certainly send my card his way for another VO-52 QSO in my log. > can get into the > sat, and can hear it, now working on coordingating tx and rx. Are you going with computer control, or just manually doing that initially? Have you tried AO-7 and Delfi-C3 (DO-64), or just VO-52 so far? I don't remember if you have preamps in your setup - do you? Good luck, and hope to work you on the SSB birds soon. You can see my portable SSB satellite setup in 2 weeks, at the upcoming ARRL Southwestern Division convention (12-14 September). I'll be on VO-52 as well as the FM birds doing demonstrations during the convention. 73! Patrick WD9EWK/VA7EWK http://www.wd9ewk.net/

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kg7p email?
by W0DXZ＠aol.com 31 Aug '08

31 Aug '08

Does KG7P have an email address? Worked him 2x today on SO-52, good signal into AZ, also heard Patrick, WD9EWK, strong signal. I can get into the sat, and can hear it, now working on coordingating tx and rx. Bob W0DXZ DM33 **************It's only a deal if it's where you want to go. Find your travel deal here. (http://information.travel.aol.com/deals?ncid=aoltrv00050000000047)

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Re: preamps
by Michael Heim 31 Aug '08

31 Aug '08

Hey Doug, I use it on both radios. Improves both radios very nicely. I can even hear the birds when they go behind the trees, where I couldnt make out the audio before. Worked all 3 FM birds on it now, and there is a day and night difference on either radio I use. Just be careful you dont transmit on 435 mhz. I did, and the transistor will pop instantly. I put my preamp between the 435 feed and the diplexer. Its safe with up to 20 watts TX on 145, no burnouts... I worked the last pass running that much, I havent tried it with more. No filtering on the input, used an arrow-like HB antenna. Pretty rugged, if its not mistreated (ie. transmitting on 435). Also, I am working on an eggbeater for use on the SSB birds. Going to start testing the 435 version after I send this email off. Because I'm not switching the preamp, I have to go this route with seperate TX/RX antennas for these birds. Michael Heim ARS KD0AR ----- Original Message ---- From: Doug Faunt N6TQS +1-510-655-8604 <faunt(a)panix.com> To: kd0ar(a)sbcglobal.net Sent: Sunday, August 31, 2008 1:37:14 PM Subject: Re: [amsat-bb] preamps Does it improve the FT817? Mine seems to work well, but for $20.... I use the 817 for RX, and an ICOM IC706MKIIG or IC7000 for TX. 73, doug Date: Sun, 31 Aug 2008 09:59:33 -0700 (PDT) From: Michael Heim <kd0ar(a)sbcglobal.net> A recent post mentioned the need for a preamp. This reminded me of something I want to share with the group. Station here consists of an FT-817ND and an FT-857D. The 817 is pretty sensitive on UHF, but the 857 is a little lacking in comparison. I was looking for a preamp online that would help, especially with the 857. I went and ordered a Ramsey PR40. I figured for $15 I couldnt go wrong. Although its not a GaAs device, (its a bipolar), it works pretty well. I actually didnt want a GaAs because I was afraid of blowing the device anyway, being I'm running a homebrew "Arrow style" antenna on a fixed elevation mast, and the 144 MHz leakage getting into the preamp would probably blow the device the first time I keyed. I am not using any TR switching on the preamp. (I only work the FM birds at this time). After building the kit, I put it up, worked a pass on AO-27, then goofed and sent 432 TX energy up the line, blew the amp. I ordered replacement transistors from MCM for $.52 each! Although I cannot measure noise figure, it specs at 1dB, 15 dB gain. I know it makes a HUGE difference on my end. Satellites that were noisy before are now full quieting and armchair copy I have found this item a very cost effective solution. I wanted to share this experience with the group. I'm just pleased with the preamp and of course, receive no personal gain by recommending this product. Michael Heim ARS KD0AR _______________________________________________ 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: apparent beacon on 435.300
by John W Lee 31 Aug '08

31 Aug '08

I copied pretty much all the telemetry from that RS-30 one day, it had a pretty good signal all right! Just up a few KC from AO-51 downlink. Maybe 435.312 and doppler down to 435.309. 73 John K6YK --------- Forwarded message ---------- From: "Andrew Glasbrenner" <glasbrenner(a)mindspring.com> To: "Michael Heim" <kd0ar(a)sbcglobal.net>, <AMSAT-BB(a)amsat.org> Date: Sat, 30 Aug 2008 21:47:18 -0400 Subject: [amsat-bb] Re: apparent beacon on 435.300 Message-ID: <9613C898F07A4BF48BB9E7E1ED3FAC96@andrewlaptop> References: <835738.14534.qm(a)web81504.mail.mud.yahoo.com> It's RS-30, aka Yubileiny, on 435.315 and 435.215. Apparently there are no two-way packages onboard, unfortunately. It's also unfortunate that the builders didn't coordinate their downlinks with the IARU, and they ended up so close to the AO-51 downlink. 73, Drew KO4MA ----- Original Message ----- From: "Michael Heim" <kd0ar(a)sbcglobal.net> To: <AMSAT-BB(a)amsat.org> Sent: Saturday, August 30, 2008 8:25 PM Subject: [amsat-bb] apparent beacon on 435.300 > I've heard a CW beacon a couple of times operating on or around 435.300. > Unfortunately I dont have exact times from my QTH, but I cant find > anything in the satellite list on AMSAT's site that has a working beacon > on this frequency (or anywhere close). I heard it about 23:45Z, breaking > the squelch (on FM) while waiting for the next AO-51 pass. This will put > it about 10-15 mins before AOS for AO-51 from my QTH in EN90rw. Pardon me > if there is an obvious answer to this, but I'm not familiar with all the > ham birds up there yet. > > Just trying to figure out what I could be hearing? This is not the first > time I've heard CW on this freq. > > Michael Heim > ARS KD0AR > _______________________________________________ > Sent via AMSAT-BB(a)amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author. > Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite program! > Subscription settings: http://amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb _______________________________________________ Sent via AMSAT-BB(a)amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author. Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite program! Subscription settings: http://amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb ____________________________________________________________ Click here for great computer networking solutions! http://thirdpartyoffers.juno.com/TGL2141/fc/Ioyw6i3oHgMSC4PZH2j5VnhYTqaO6Mf…

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[ans] ANS-244 AMSAT Weekly Bulletins
by Dee 31 Aug '08

31 Aug '08

AMSAT NEWS SERVICE ANS-244 ************************************************************** *** 2008 AMSAT Space Symposium and Annual General Meeting *** *** October 24-26 in Atlanta, Georgia *** ************************************************************** 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: * Looming Deadline * W4AXX Silent Key * AO-51 Ops * ARISS Status - 28 August 2008 SB SAT @ AMSAT $ANS-244.01 Looming Deadline AMSAT News Service Bulletin 244.01 From AMSAT HQ SILVER SPRING, MD. August 28, 2008 To All RADIO AMATEURS BID: $ANS-244.01 Notice to all AMSAT members: The AMSAT Board of Directors Voting is ongoing. It is an important obligation on your part to return your selection for the BOD to AMSAT no later than September 15th. This will insure our election process has fulfilled its terms and conditions for the future of our organization. Read the candidate's background information as has been provided and pick your choice on the ballot. The mailing last July went to all members in good standing. The deadline is only 2 weeks away. Your vote could be the deciding factor. [ANS thanks AMSAT for the above information] /EX SB SAT @ AMSAT $ANS-244.02 W4XAA Silent Key AMSAT News Service Bulletin 244.02 From AMSAT HQ SILVER SPRING, MD. August 28, 2008 To All RADIO AMATEURS BID: $ANS-244.02 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: August 25, 2008 Popular Communications Senior Editor Tom Kneitel, W4XAA (ex-K2AES), SK (Hicksville, NY August 25, 2008) -- Radio monitoring icon Tom Kneitel, W4XAA (ex-K2AES), passed away in Florida on August 22 at age 75. He had been in poor health for the past several years. Tom was Senior Editor and founding Editor of Popular Communications magazine, a CQ publication. The grandson of animation pioneer Max Fleischer and son of animator Seymour Kneitel, "Tommy" preferred the print media, writing for Popular Electronics and Electronics Illustrated in the 1950s and '60s. He started the Popular Electronics registered shortwave monitor program, which issued unofficial "WPE" callsigns to active SWLs. His association with CQ began when he became the founding editor of S9, a CB magazine started by then-CQ publisher Cowan Publishing, Inc. When S9 ceased publication, Kneitel and current CQ Publisher Dick Ross, K2MGA, launched Popular Communications in 1982. Tommy was Editor of Pop'Comm until 1995, when he gave up day-to-day responsibilities for the magazine and became Senior Editor. He served as an advisor and resource to his successors until recently before his passing. He was also the author of a multitude of books on CB, scanning and other radio-related topics. "It goes without saying that Pop’Comm wouldn’t exist had it not been for the vision and hard work of Tommy Kneitel," says current Popular Communications Editor Edith Lennon, N2ZRW. "In the 13 years he headed this magazine, with great zeal, foresight, and his inimitable humor, he helped shape this hobby of ours and quite possibly an entire industry." Lennon added, "Personally, I feel very fortunate to have had the opportunity to work with him over the years, to have experienced the pure delight of his story-telling abilities, and to have picked up even just a little bit of his vast wealth of knowledge." "Tommy was a great friend from the early 1960s on," noted CQ Publisher Dick Ross, K2MGA. "He was also the most creative and inventive person I've ever known." Tommy is survived by his wife of 54 years, Judy, two sons, five daughters and ten grandchildren. Memorial services will be private. [ANS thanks Rich Moseson, W2VU, for the above information] /EX SB SAT @ AMSAT $ANS-244.03 AO-51 Ops AMSAT News Service Bulletin 244.03 From AMSAT HQ SILVER SPRING, MD. Augugst 28, 2008 To All RADIO AMATEURS BID: $ANS-244.03 AO-51 Continues to wow the satellite community. It is now being used as a test bed for Earth stations. Since it is being commanded into S downlinks and L uplinks, it's your chance to test out the downconverters and upconverters you've been planning to set up. "Recently, AO-51 was off the air due to a software glitch. The command team has succesfully reloaded its operational software and as of 8/30/08 has been back in service. Gould, WA4SXM for the A0-51 Command team Kevin, WA6FWF Drew, KO4MA" You can check the current mode of AO-51 at http://www.amsat.org/amsat-new/echo/CTNews.php If you think a certain mode should be used, contact the command team and make a suggestion. They are always looking for input as well as feedback about satellite ops. [ANS thanks Gould, WA4SXM, for the above information] /EX SB SAT @ AMSAT $ANS-244.04 ARISS Status August 28, 2008 AMSAT News Service Bulletin 244.04 From AMSAT HQ SILVER SPRING, MD. August 28, 2008 To All RADIO AMATEURS BID: $ANS-244.04 1. Upcoming School Contacts Schulehaus Feld 1 in Richterswil, Switzerland has been scheduled for an Amateur Radio on the International Space Station (ARISS) contact on Saturday, August 30 at 13:53 UTC. Telebridge station VK4KHZ in Queensland, Australia will assist with the contact. To prepare for the contact, fifth graders covered the solar system and space in their studies and composed questions during their English classes. The ARISS contact will be part of a large public event covering several aspects of communication. The school will be part of a project involving radio clubs, the army, the fire brigade, rescue teams and many others. Reporters from newspapers, television and radio stations will be on site. Challenger Learning Center of Lucas County in Oregon, Ohio will participate in an Amateur Radio on the International Space Station (ARISS) contact. This activity is planned for Monday, September 1 at 15:22 UTC. The Center is sponsored by the Lucas County Educational Service Center and is one of over 50 Challenger Learning Centers (CLC) across the U.S., U.K., and Canada as a living memorial to the Challenger Crew. It is housed in a small school building that supports the CLC program, 6 Head Start classes, 2 classes from the Oregon City Schools, and a Regional School Improvement Team office. Schools from across northwest Ohio and southeast Michigan participate in onsite missions. The Center reaches over 3,000 students and 100 teachers each year. A science lab onsite also doubles as a distance learning lab. This lab is also used for summer camp programs. 2. Successful ARISS Contact with Los Padres Scouts Los Padres Council Troop 105 experienced a successful Amateur Radio on the International Space Station (ARISS) contact on Tuesday, August 19. Greg Chamitoff, KD5PKZ, answered one question from each of ten Scouts. Approximately 100 Scouts, family and friends gathered on the University of California, Santa Barbara (UCSB) astronomy observation deck for the event. There was extensive media coverage of this educational activity and streaming video was available. Photos, video, news articles and press releases have been posted to: http://www.n6kth.com/iss. 3. Challenger Learning Center - ARISS Presentation The Challenger Center Lead Flight Directors Conference will be held in Wellington, Kansas on August 24 – 28. An Amateur Radio on the International Space Station (ARISS) presentation is scheduled to be given during the conference on August 27. It will cover the ARISS program and the school application process. 4. ARISS International Meeting Held The monthly Amateur Radio on the International Space Station (ARISS) teleconference was held on Tuesday, August 19. Topics of discussion included spaceflight participant Richard Garriott, W5KWQ, and his planned activities while onboard the ISS, Russian plans to fly the ISS Ham backup equipment and SuitSat-2 development progress. Minutes have been posted to the ARISS Web site. See: http://www.rac.ca/ariss/arisstel2008-08-19.htm [ANS thanks Carol, KB3LKI, for the above information] /EX In addition to regular membership, AMSAT offers membership in the President's Club. Members of the President's Club, as sustaining donors to AMSAT Project Funds, will be eligible to receive additional benefits. Application forms are available from the AMSAT Office. 73, This week's ANS Editor, Dee Interdonato, NB2F nb2f at amsat dot org

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Scotland
by John Mock KD6PAG 31 Aug '08

31 Aug '08

Thanks to all i worked and those who've been patient with me. We're in Edinburgh now, and return to the 'States soon. Alas, the only park nearby with decent horizons has a locked gate and the weather hasn't been very good. So if i do re-assemble my antenna and work another pass, it is still nlikely to reach the East Coast. It will take awhile when i get back to transcribe all of these passes. I will QSL direct all that i know i've worked, so be patient. 73's and good luck! -- KD6PAG (Networking old-timer, satellite QRPer)

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Frequencies for Phase 3E Express
by Mike Miller 30 Aug '08

30 Aug '08

Here are proposed transponder frequencies for Phase 3 E Express http://www.planetemily.com/n1did/presentations/new_and_future.pdf

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2.4 Ghz downconverters up for sale
by Chris Hackworth 30 Aug '08

30 Aug '08

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=320293240352&ssPage… and http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=220275481331&ssPage… -- Chris N8PHU ET1(SW) USN (Ret) Chief transmitter Heavy SES-Americom

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Aloha and congratulations
by Robert Smith 30 Aug '08

30 Aug '08

To the SEEDS Team- Aloha! Gokigen ikaga desuka? Congratulations for SEEDS new OSCAR 66 designation. The amateur community is looking forward to new and innovative communications via CO-66. Dare de mo kofuku-ga sukimasu!! I was able to copy two CW groups this morning over Honolulu. The time was 08/30/08 2035Z at Lat 21.28625N Long. -157.78547W. The pass was to the west at an elevation of 47 degrees. Mahalo. Domo arigato gozaimasu. JQ1YGU SEEDS G4 064FA1AB D6B FFE E3C 2AC 070 0AB 066 09D A27 94D A9D A91 11 0000 0001 0001 0001 70C7 D5 40 74 JQ1YGU SEEDS G4 064FA52F D8C FFE 7F8 031 09A A46 7BE 088 AA9 943 A92 A85 11 0000 0001 0001 0001 70C8 D5 40 74 Respectfully robert smith NH7WN Honolulu, Hawaii

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1318FX Coax and 1806 rotor cable for sale
by Bill Bruno 30 Aug '08

30 Aug '08

I have, in good condition 2 100' lengths of Cablexperts 1318FX ultraflex coax. One with N connectors and the other with UHF connectors:. 2 approx. 90' lengths of Cablexperts #1806 18 AWG 6 conductor rotor cable: For sale at less than half the original cost. 1318 coax $55 each, rotor cable $25 each plus shipping actual cost. The coax weigh approx 10# each coil and the rotor cable approx 8# each coil. plus the weight of packaging. Please contact me off list if interested. Thanks Bill KB2RC

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AO-51 back on the air
by Gould Smith 30 Aug '08

30 Aug '08

The AO-51 command team has reloaded the software and the repeater is operational. We will turn the SQRX receiver on to L-band on Saturday for those wanting to uplink to the BB. 73, Gould, WA4SXM for the A0-51 Command team Kevin, WA6FWF Drew, KO4MA

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IP Address
by Reg Wood 30 Aug '08

30 Aug '08

Hi can anyone tell me the IP address of Amsat UK? The reason I ask is because the DNS Server that both Amsat-NA and Amsat-UK go through in California has my ISP Host Name rejected for some reason and has been this way for some time. to connect to Amsat-NA I have to use the following http://128.54.16.15/amsat-new/index.php and I have tried to find the IPaddress of UK-Amsat to no avail. Other VK's that are connected to the same ISP have complained about the same problem. The DNS server in California I believe belongs to the Defence Dept'. Thanks in advance. Regards Reg VK2RW vk2rw(a)amsat.org or vk2rw(a)yahoo.com.au Win a MacBook Air or iPod touch with Yahoo!7. http://au.docs.yahoo.com/homepageset

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For sale: 8 serial port PCI card
by Chris Hackworth 30 Aug '08

30 Aug '08

Great for those computers with only USB ports http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=220275184541&ssPage… -- Chris N8PHU ET1(SW) USN (Ret) Chief transmitter Heavy SES-Americom

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Re: winorbit
by WILLIAMS MICHAEL 29 Aug '08

29 Aug '08

I have been using Winorbit for years. I normally download 2 line Keps from the internet and save it as a .txt file in a file name "Keps" . I boot Winorbit, select Satellite..., Edit, Database, Update from file. List files of type = All Files(*.*) Find the file and click it to put it in "File Name Box" Click OK, click all OKs Then immediatly select File from the menu bar and do a "Save Database" GL Mike K9QHO AMSAT 33589

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Need help with WispDDE
by Mark Lunday, WD4ELG 29 Aug '08

29 Aug '08

Setup: Orbitron 3.71, WispDDE client v4, FT817. I have PC controlling the FT817, but it is not setting the uplink transmit frequency. The rig is not splitting into a VFOa/VFOB mode from PC control so that I transmit on the proper uplink frequency. I am sure this is something simple, would appreciate any help available. Thanks Mark Lunday WD4ELG wd4elg(a)arrl.net http://wd4elg.net

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Orbitron and WISPDDE
by John Marranca, Jr 29 Aug '08

29 Aug '08

Good morning... Anybody here using Orbitron and the WISPDDE program to control their radio? I am curious as to whether the FT-817 would work in this way. I already use Orbitron, so the charm in it is that I wouldn't need to use an older package such as Instant Tune/Track to achieve half-duplex. Thanks! John KB2HSH -- _______________________________ John Marranca, Jr PBX Technician/Shop Steward CWA Local 1122 BN Systems, Inc Orchard Park, NY (716)972-2006

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bird to bird fun
by w7lrd＠comcast.net 29 Aug '08

29 Aug '08

Hello All Here's an interesting endeavor. The downlink on AO-7 mode B is 145.950 which is the uplink for FO-29. So you could hear yourself (or anyone else) on the FO-29 downlink at 435.850, when both are in view. I think there was something like this back in the days of the RS birds. Why bother? Well we have to do something to keep our interest going while waiting for the next HEO. Plus it's fun. 73 Bob W7LRD Seattle -- "if this were easy, everyone would be doing it"

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AO-51 L/U uplink off?
by Mineo Wakita 29 Aug '08

29 Aug '08

Fm PACB-1 To TIME-1 <UI pid=F0 [DAMA] [EAX25] Len=64 >[09:42:24] PHT: uptime is 000/05:07:00. Time is Fri Aug 29 09:42:25 2008 Fm PACB-1 To BCR-1 <UI pid=F0 [DAMA] [EAX25] Len=94 >[09:42:27] BCR: batv=1327 bati=73 batsense=53 battop=1327 batlow=0 batt1=569 batt2=1138 sav=1243 sai=424 Fm PACB-1 To LSTAT <UI pid=F0 [DAMA] [EAX25] Len=69 >[09:42:27] A: 0x091C, P:0x3000, o:0 l:44120 f:44120 d:0 st:0 e:bf rx0:181 rx2:0 Fm PACB-1 To TLMS-1 <UI pid=F0 [DAMA] [EAX25] Len=29 >[09:42:35] C0:05 C1:44 C2:76 C3:27 C4:04 JE9PEL, Mineo Wakita

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Fw: [ans] WSR-241 Weekly Satellite Report 241
by Simon (HB9DRV) 29 Aug '08

29 Aug '08

Isn't this 'Crashed' in human speak? I've seen the occasional Kepler data for a satellite which has indeed crashed and is showing a negative altitude! Simon Brown, HB9DRV www.ham-radio-deluxe.com ----- Original Message ----- From: "James French" <w8iss(a)wideopenwest.com> > > THE FOLLOWING SATELLITES HAVE DE-ORBITED OR HAVE BEEN RETURNED SAFELY: >

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AO-51 software reload
by Andrew Glasbrenner 28 Aug '08

28 Aug '08

AO-51 experienced a software crash sometime August 28th between ~0900 and ~1000 UTC. The command stations have begun to reload the spacecraft software, and one of us will let everyone know via -bb and the webpage when the satellite is back open for general use. 73, Drew KO4MA

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Mode Meaning
by Tyler J Doering 28 Aug '08

28 Aug '08

All: Is there somewhere that one can find all the different meanings of all the different modes that the spacecraft transceivers use. For instance what is Mode A, B, A/B, J and so on? Thanks Tyler, KI4YLJ Tyler J Doering Graduate Research Assistant tyler.doering(a)gmail.com C: 859.630.0470 F: 859.257.3092 Space Systems Laboratory Electrical and Computer Engineering University of Kentucky 571 FP Anderson Tower Lexington KY, 40506 USA

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Re: AO-51 Power Level
by Gould Smith 28 Aug '08

28 Aug '08

Hi Michael, Unfortunately we have a report that the transmitters are off. During the 7:30 EDT pass tonight I will try to turn the transmitters back on. If I can't we will have to reload the software which will take a day two. With the no eclipse period for the next 8 months we should be running Mode S more often. So, you shouldn't have to wait too long to test your converter. 73, Gould, WA4SXM ----- Original Message ----- From: Michael Heim To: Gould Smith Sent: Thursday, August 28, 2008 5:32 PM Subject: Re: [amsat-bb] Re: AO-51 Power Level So if I understand this correctly, the S-band downlink is a mirror of the UHF downlink? I've been wanting to test an S-band converter to see if I can hear the bird. Tonight will be a good nite then to test it. Got it working just before the final S-band pass last month, but it wasnt a good pass for me, and I didnt hear it. Michael Heim Chief Engineer, Forever Broadcasting New Castle PA WKST WJST WWGY 814-671-0666 Chapter Chair, SBE-122 ARS KD0AR ----- Original Message ---- From: Gould Smith <gouldsmi(a)bellsouth.net> To: "John Marranca, Jr" <KB2HSH(a)amsat.org>; amsat-bb(a)amsat.org Sent: Thursday, August 28, 2008 8:28:27 AM Subject: [amsat-bb] Re: AO-51 Power Level Hello John, AO-51 was changed into mode V/SU Monday night to assist our friends at GENSO in testing a new station setup. You can check the current mode of AO-51 at http://www.amsat.org/amsat-new/echo/CTNews.php We are just entering a no eclipse period and since I can't get telemetry while in this mode, I needed to reduce the power of TXB so that the total power was equal to the power being used by TXA and TXB just before the mode change. TXB is running about 380 mW, Sunday it was 600 mW. I will be switching back to V/U analog and L/U digital mode to night on a US east coast pass. 73, Gould, WA4SXM ----- Original Message ----- From: "John Marranca, Jr" <KB2HSH(a)amsat.org> To: <amsat-bb(a)amsat.org> Sent: Thursday, August 28, 2008 7:08 AM Subject: [amsat-bb] AO-51 Power Level > Hello all.... > > Well, after a long hiatus this summer, I have been finding the time again > to > work the satellites. > > However, last night's AO-51 pass had me rather dismayed....I could barely > hear it at 45 degrees for a pass. Has the power level for 51 been > reduced, > and if so, what is she running? > > Thanks all, and see you again this Autumn. > > John KB2HSH > > -- > _______________________________ > > > John Marranca, Jr > PBX Technician/Shop Steward CWA Local 1122 > BN Systems, Inc > Orchard Park, NY > (716)972-2006 > _______________________________________________ > Sent via AMSAT-BB(a)amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author. > Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite program! > Subscription settings: http://amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb _______________________________________________ Sent via AMSAT-BB(a)amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author. Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite program! Subscription settings: http://amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb

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winorbit
by Jerry 28 Aug '08

28 Aug '08

Hi; I have finally been able to download Winorbit . The problem is that it has very few satellites And a date of year 2000. I tried to update the keps but I couldn,t get this to work. Does anyone out there have any better luck with the program.??? Jerry w0sat

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Re: Orbitron and WISPDDE
by John Marranca, Jr 28 Aug '08

28 Aug '08

Thanks, Drew! I will check it out ASAP! HSH -- _______________________________ John Marranca, Jr PBX Technician/Shop Steward CWA Local 1122 BN Systems, Inc Orchard Park, NY (716)972-2006

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AO-51 Power Level
by John Marranca, Jr 28 Aug '08

28 Aug '08

Hello all.... Well, after a long hiatus this summer, I have been finding the time again to work the satellites. However, last night's AO-51 pass had me rather dismayed....I could barely hear it at 45 degrees for a pass. Has the power level for 51 been reduced, and if so, what is she running? Thanks all, and see you again this Autumn. John KB2HSH -- _______________________________ John Marranca, Jr PBX Technician/Shop Steward CWA Local 1122 BN Systems, Inc Orchard Park, NY (716)972-2006

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s band converters for sale
by Chris Hackworth 27 Aug '08

27 Aug '08

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=320292143942&ssPage… and http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=320292146355&ssPage… -- Chris N8PHU ET1(SW) USN (Ret) Chief transmitter Heavy SES-Americom

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Re: Mode Meaning
by G0MRF＠aol.com 27 Aug '08

27 Aug '08

In a message dated 27/08/2008 23:37:50 GMT Standard Time, tyler.doering(a)gmail.com writes: All: Is there somewhere that one can find all the different meanings of all the different modes that the spacecraft transceivers use. For instance what is Mode A, B, A/B, J and so on? Thanks Tyler, KI4YLJ Hi Tyler. This is a little historic. Having moved away from these descriptions about 10 years ago they seem to be returning. Personally I prefer the more descriptive Mode U/V first letter uplink second letter downlink UHF up VHF down or L/S V/U S/X etc etc. Never could remember them then.......and still can't now. David

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HRD satellite tracking
by peter 27 Aug '08

27 Aug '08

I have tried the latest version of HRD, the standalone sat tracking program runs under wine with ubuntu linux i haven't tried the latest version of HRD itself with linux had very limited operation to not running at all with prior releases cheers Peter VK4KHP

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Scotland trip
by John Mock KD6PAG 27 Aug '08

27 Aug '08

We're in Kilmartin, Scotland (IO76) for a couple more days. Alas, our previous place has poor horizons and the midges were so bad i could only do local passes from inside our self-catering unit. Talked to many Europeans but no chance for the East Coast. Here, our horizons are MUCH better; alas, no East Coast folk on the two passes i tried. Look for me early morning EDT on AO-51 (06:00-ish, maybe one pass near 08:00) and late afternoons (15:00-17:30) on AO-51 and SO-50. But the most overlaps are only a few minutes, so we shall see... Thanks for the QSOs; 73's and good luck! -- KD6PAG

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DO-64 OFF?
by SV1BSX 27 Aug '08

27 Aug '08

Hi all, Today morning 27/8/2008 @08.00Z, I tried DO-64 (orbit #1793) but nothing heard through the transponder. ( I am not talking about the Beacon, I did not try to listen it.) Is it the transponder OFF? 73 de Mak, SV1BSX

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CUTE-1.7+APDII Earth Movie
by Mineo Wakita 27 Aug '08

27 Aug '08

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rgcGLOPNJDI Grand Station says: We release the movie taken by Cute-1.7 +APD II. It was taken above Japan. The movie is very short. But, it is the 1st movie taken by 3 kg satellite in the world. From this movie, we could confirm that the satellite rotates at about 0.2 rad/s. We are planning to take pictures and movies continuously. So we're very happy if you cooperate in our operation. This movie was taken at 2008/07/17 0:02:14(UTC)

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M2 Antennas Wanted
by D. Mynatt 27 Aug '08

27 Aug '08

Would anyone have an M2 2mCP22 antenna and/or 436CP42 U/G antenna for sale? Close to Colorado hopefully. Also looking for an Az/El rotor. Dave

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KK0SD status ??
by Alvaro de Leon Romo 26 Aug '08

26 Aug '08

Who know where is Joe ??? Al XE2AT _________________________________________________________________ Los mejores conciertos en exclusiva por MSN in concert http://video.msn.com/?mkt=es-mx

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last pass AO-51
by W0DXZ＠aol.com 26 Aug '08

26 Aug '08

I heard several stations and at 0129, worked AA5PK on the last pass of AO-51 Bob W0DXZ DM33 **************It's only a deal if it's where you want to go. Find your travel deal here. (http://information.travel.aol.com/deals?ncid=aoltrv00050000000047)

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AO-51 unscheduled mode change
by Andrew Glasbrenner 25 Aug '08

25 Aug '08

We have made a minor unscheduled mode change tonight to support the testing of one of the ESA/GENSO reference stations on S band. The revised schedule for the rest of the month is: August 26 - August 28 FM Repeater, V/US (ESA/GENSO testing by special request) Uplink: 145.920 MHz FM, NO PL Tone Downlink: 435.300 & 2401.200 MHz FM August 29 - August 31 FM Repeater, V/U Uplink: 145.920 MHz FM, NO PL Tone Downlink: 435.300 MHz FM 9k6 PBBS, L/U Uplink: 1268.700 MHz FM Downlink: 435.150 MHz FM 73, Drew KO4MA AMSAT-NA VP Ops

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seeds on satpc32
by ryan woods 25 Aug '08

25 Aug '08

what web sit do i download the keps for seeds and the other cubesats

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Re: Icom IC-910H CI-V USB cable
by Ronald G. Parsons 25 Aug '08

25 Aug '08

I use a West Mountain Radio RigBlaster Plug&Play to provide a USB to CI-V interface. You also get an Audio interface as a "side" benefit. I use it with Ham Radio Deluxe as well as other radio programs. Ron W5RKN ----- Original Message ----- From: Ronald G. Parsons To: myself Sent: Monday, August 25, 2008 2:02 PM Subject: a Date: Mon, 25 Aug 2008 20:53:24 +0300 From: "Kostas Ioannidis" <kostas.ioannidis(a)gmail.com> Subject: [amsat-bb] Icom IC-910H CI-V USB cable To: AMSAT-BB(a)amsat.org Message-ID: <6cd5903a0808251053l3aa1e866k53d1a40c3411feab(a)mail.gmail.com> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1 Hi all! I need to connect my 910 to the pc via the usb port for auto doppler correction. Do you know where I can find a usb cable at the internet ( e-shop or ebay) which works with Ham Radio Deluxe under XP? 73 de sw1ixp,Kostas Ioannidis

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