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Re: FD Contacts!
by Reicher, James 25 Jun '07

25 Jun '07

I managed my one contact per FM bird also and then concentrated on AO-7 and VO-52. I didn't manage as many as George, but we did pretty well. I found the FM birds to be much more orderly than in years past. I thought that the one station who was handing out quick contacts to the others worked very well. The REAL annoyance was the guy who was trying to play traffic cop over the satellite saying "one contact per station!" over and over and over again. BTW, did anyone else hear some music being played over SO-50 during the first FD pass, at about 1900Z? 73 de N8AU, Jim in Raymore, MO Light travels faster than sound... This is why some people appear bright until you hear them speak. Date: Sun, 24 Jun 2007 19:06:31 -0500 From: "George Henry" <ka3hsw(a)earthlink.net> Subject: [amsat-bb] Re: FD Contacts! To: "amsat bb" <amsat-bb(a)amsat.org> Message-ID: <002e01c7b6bc$b5077460$0500a8c0@parents> Content-Type: text/plain; format=flowed; charset="iso-8859-1"; reply-type=original Heard LOTS of stations on the first passes of AO-27, SO-50, and AO-51 (V/U) that obviously didn't read the new rules, making one contact after another, even after being told "only ONE contact per FM satellite!" I did manage to make my one contact each, and then focused on AO-07 and VO-52 for the rest of the contest. Made 20 more contacts on those. AO-07 is very interesting to listen to when she's being hit with too much power on CW... hearing someone's voice being "bounced" by the ditty-dots! Sure did miss FO-29!!! George, KA3HSW

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Space-Track.org problems
by Joseph Trombino Jr 25 Jun '07

25 Jun '07

Are there any other sites than can be configured into Nova for automatic downloading of keps for at least the amateur satellites??? 73, Joe W2KJ

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Re: AO-51 Mode L uplink LHCP or RHCP?
by Patrick STODDARD (WD9EWK/VA7EWK) 25 Jun '07

25 Jun '07

> Ok, in a little panic here... Building a helix to get a bit more gain on > the AO-51 mode L uplink, and I just realized that I don't know if it should > be Left or Right-hand polarized. Which way should it go? Not sure which way will really matter, since the AO-51 L/S antenna is not circularly polarized. It's explained in Gould Smith's AO-51 book, and also in the following PDF: http://www.amsat.org/amsat-new/echo/OSCAR-E_Status_Report_5.pdf Page 7 in the PDF has a photo of the antenna and a brief description of it. 73! Patrick WD9EWK/VA7EWK http://www.wd9ewk.net/

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Re; FD Contacts!
by tom＠bloomington.com 25 Jun '07

25 Jun '07

Did I miss a memo somewhere that said someone would be appointed Contact Cop for each FM satellite? I knew that each FM pass would be a zoo, it was really annoying when someone with high power came on, didn't identify (!), and said (in a long, drawn-out admonishment), that only one contact was allowed. It probably wiped out two or three potential contacts. Plus, it was pretty much an embarrassment, as people were watching us try work around this bozo. Does anybody think this helps? Tom WB8WOR

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GO-32 status June 25
by Mineo Wakita 25 Jun '07

25 Jun '07

[2007-06-25 11:05:55 UTC]P?#*21-4>F-9,)0:+-7,8-2,$-7 [2007-06-25 11:06:25 UTC]P?#*21-4>F-8,)0:+-7,8-2,$-7 [2007-06-25 11:06:55 UTC]P?#*21-4>F-7,)0:+-7,8-2,%-7 [2007-06-25 11:07:25 UTC]P?#*21-4>F-6,)0:+-7,8-2,%-7 [2007-06-25 11:07:55 UTC]Q?#*21-4>F-5,)0:+-7,8-2,$-7 [2007-06-25 11:08:25 UTC]Q?#*21-4>F-4,)0:+-7,8-2,#-7 [2007-06-25 11:08:55 UTC]Q?#*21-4>F-3,)0:+-7,8-2,!-7 [2007-06-25 11:09:25 UTC]Q?#*21-4>F-2,)0:+-7,8-2,-7 [2007-06-25 11:09:55 UTC]Q?#*21-4>F-1,)0:+-7,8-2,-7 [2007-06-25 11:10:25 UTC]Q?#*21-4>F,)0:+-7,8-2,-7 [2007-06-25 11:10:55 UTC]Q?#*21-4>F-15,)0:+-7,8-2,-7 [2007-06-25 11:11:25 UTC]Q?#*21-4>F-14,)0:+-7,8-2,-7 [2007-06-25 11:11:55 UTC]Q?#*21-4>F-13,)0:+-7,8-2,-7 de JE9PEL, Mineo Wakita

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AO-51 V/S
by Clare Fowler 25 Jun '07

25 Jun '07

Just got the switch on of mode v/s at about 01:55 UTC and heard myself with a good downlink signal so everything still works OK here. I note that this is the twelfth freq/mode combination I have entered into the PacSat32 doppler SQF file for AO-51 A very versitile bird. Clare VE3NPC

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Beacon
by WILLIAMS MICHAEL 25 Jun '07

25 Jun '07

Interesting constant CW signal sucking the absolute guts out of the AO7 transponder at 03:08UTC (6-25-07) pass last night. Copied: "TROPO TEST DE W6YFK/B CM95PL" Mike K9QHO AMSAT 33589

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FD Contacts!
by Bob Bruninga 25 Jun '07

25 Jun '07

Didnt even monitor Voice birds. Waited for ANDE and worked evryone that was on it. All 3 of them. Worked it from my D700 mobile with a small beam stuck out the window. Simple set up. Only change from normal APRS was changing the path to VIA ARISS. Done. Also heard PCSAT and got several packets through it too, but I did not have a beam at the time and so I was not able to decode any packets. Lottsa birds. Take your best shot. Bob, Wb4APR

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Kids Day & Mentoring Pictures Needed
by Gunther Meisse 24 Jun '07

24 Jun '07

I am putting together the 2006 AMSAT Annual Report and am in need of a great picture for the "Kids Day" portion and AMSAT Mentoring of High School or University Students. If you have any great shots, please forward to gmouse(a)neo.rr.com. Thanks in advance for your assistance. Regards, Gunther Meisse AMSAT Treasurer W8GSM

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Re: FD Contacts!
by Bob Bruninga 24 Jun '07

24 Jun '07

> Just wondered what kind of power you were running > on your D700 to hit it? [ANDE] I am planning on > using my D7 and a 3 element beam to see if I > can hit it with low power? I was probably running 50W. But since my D700 was hearing the 2W TX on ANDE OK, then ANDE should hear your 5W OK too. But I would only expect success above say 30 deg when ANDE is at least 6 dB closer to you than on the Horizon. > I am guessing I am going to have to run 5 watts min? That would be my guess. Let us know if you are successful. Remember, you ahve to wake ANDE up. Send packets one after another until you hear it wake up and respond. Bob, WB4APR

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Re^2: GO-32 Status Confusion
by Mineo Wakita 24 Jun '07

24 Jun '07

I noticed that GO-32 beacons were made up of 16 elements. [2007-06-24 00:06:40 UTC]&*21-4>F-12,)06+-7,0,, [2007-06-24 00:07:10 UTC]&*21-4>F-11,)06+-7,0,, [2007-06-24 00:07:40 UTC]&*21-4>F-10,)06+-7,0,, [2007-06-24 00:08:10 UTC]'*21-4>F-9,)06+-7,0,, [2007-06-24 00:08:40 UTC]'*21-4>F-8,)06+-7,0,, [2007-06-24 00:09:39 UTC]'*21-4>F-6,)06+-7,0,, [2007-06-24 00:10:09 UTC]'*21-4>F-5,)06+-7,0,, [2007-06-24 00:10:39 UTC]'*21-4>F-4,)06+-7,0,, [2007-06-24 00:11:09 UTC]'*21-4>F-3,)06+-7,0,, [2007-06-24 00:12:09 UTC]'*21-4>F-1,)06+-7,0,, [2007-06-24 00:12:40 UTC]'*21-4>F,)06+-7,0,, [2007-06-24 00:13:10 UTC]'*21-4>F-15,)06+-7,0,, [2007-06-24 00:13:40 UTC]'*21-4>F-14,)06+-7,0,, [2007-06-24 00:14:10 UTC]'*21-4>F-13,)06+-7,0,, [2007-06-24 00:14:40 UTC]'*21-4>F-12,)06+-7,0,, [2007-06-24 00:15:09 UTC]'*21-4>F-11,)06+-7,0,, [2007-06-24 00:15:39 UTC]'*21-4>F-10,)06+-7,0,, [2007-06-24 00:16:09 UTC]'*21-4>F-9,)06+-7,0,, [2007-06-24 00:16:40 UTC](*21-4>F-8,)06+-7,0,, [2007-06-24 00:17:10 UTC](*21-4>F-7,)06+-7,0,, [2007-06-24 00:17:40 UTC](*21-4>F-6,)06+-7,0,, [2007-06-24 00:18:10 UTC](*21-4>F-5,)06+-7,0,, de JE9PEL, Mineo Wakita

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Re: Recent Pass
by Rafael Valdez 23 Jun '07

23 Jun '07

maybe that is why AO-51 will be on LS mode the week after FD....to cure the "Hangover".... Rafael Valdez Jr. XE2RV @ DL55 10X-52716 QRV V/U Sat EX-XE2PWF P Before printing, please think about your responsibilityand commitment with the ENVIRONMENT. Antes de Imprimir, piensa entu responsabilidad y compromiso con el MEDIO AMBIENTE > Date: Fri, 22 Jun 2007 21:50:15 -0400> From: kb3nds(a)gmail.com> To: amsat-bb(a)amsat.org> Subject: [amsat-bb] Recent Pass> > Maybe I'm just confused, but isn't making a 2 way contact the point of> working satellites? This evenings pass of AO-51 made me want to pack up my> satellite gear and sell it on ebay. I haven't been on the sat's in while and> I unpacked the arrow and TH-d7 tonight to make sure it was still working. I> listened to a pass of AO-51 and it was absolutely crazy. Do you people have> any common sense? What is the point of calling you call over and over again> if nobody can answer you because everyone else is doing the same? I think I> may have heard 2 complete contacts for a 8 minute pass....... There is no> point in anyone trying to make a contact with a hand held - all the BIG guns> will be covering you with pointless calling..... What gives?> > -- > Paul D. Lenharr II (KB3NDS)> VUCC #1522 - 50mhz> Six Club Member #2350> Skywarn Spotter # CS-19> "Pain is temporary, Pride is forever!"> Charles County Tactical Response Team> NREMT-I, Firefighter, Haz-Mat Technician> Department of Homeland Security Instructor> (301) 399-9504> _______________________________________________> 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: Recent Pass
by John Becker 23 Jun '07

23 Jun '07

Here is a copy of my direct comments to Paul about my problems with AO-51. ----------------- Paul, about a year and a half ago I tried this bird for the first time. It was 2 western U.S. passes. Every call was a 6 call and there was no way in heck I was going to get any air time. And that was the last time I tried AO-51. In fact it reminded me of the 11 meter band. Or the 80 meter breakfast club. John, WØJAB

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Re: hardline jury rig
by James French 23 Jun '07

23 Jun '07

www.w9smc.com/SMC%20VHF/articles/plumbing%20article.PDF

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More about Space-Track.org
by G. Beat 23 Jun '07

23 Jun '07

Yes -- it was a bad day for tracking. I had to uninstall and reinstall NLSA. I used Celestrak's web site for good Keplerian elements and reload. Still picking up the pieces. Greg w9gb Date: Thu, 21 Jun 2007 20:52:04 -0400 From: "Michael R. Owen" <nlsa(a)nlsa.com> Subject: [amsat-bb] Trouble with Space-Track.org To: amsat-bb <amsat-bb(a)amsat.org>, NOVA NET <nova-net(a)nlsa.com> Dear friends, There appears to be a problem with the Full Catalog at Space-Track.org. The file "catalog_3l_2007_06_21_pm.txt" contains no data at all. Be careful when downloading, as you may wipe out your previous Keplerian elements. W9IP ------------------------------ Date: Thu, 21 Jun 2007 20:54:41 -0400 From: "Michael R. Owen" <nlsa(a)nlsa.com> Subject: [amsat-bb] More about Space-Track.org To: AMSAT-BB(a)amsat.org, NOVA NET <nova-net(a)nlsa.com> Dear friends, More... it appears that *none* of the Keplerian element files for June 21, PM contain any data. Take care! MRO -- Michael R. Owen, Ph.D. Northern Lights Software Associates http://www.nlsa.com

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cleaning coax connectors
by Jim Sanford 23 Jun '07

23 Jun '07

All: Seeking advice on a cleaning solution for N-connectors which have been stored on cable in a barn and show a little verdigris. That is, they have been protected from direct rain, but not ambient humidity. I considered some TV-tuner and control cleaner I have here, but that leaves a libricating residue with unknown effects on dielectric behavior, etc. Surely somebody's been thru this before! Any suggestions? (Yes, I'm digging out stuff for the FD satellite station . . ..) Thanks & 73, Jim wb4gcs(a)amsat.org

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Recent Pass
by Paul Lenharr II 23 Jun '07

23 Jun '07

Maybe I'm just confused, but isn't making a 2 way contact the point of working satellites? This evenings pass of AO-51 made me want to pack up my satellite gear and sell it on ebay. I haven't been on the sat's in while and I unpacked the arrow and TH-d7 tonight to make sure it was still working. I listened to a pass of AO-51 and it was absolutely crazy. Do you people have any common sense? What is the point of calling you call over and over again if nobody can answer you because everyone else is doing the same? I think I may have heard 2 complete contacts for a 8 minute pass....... There is no point in anyone trying to make a contact with a hand held - all the BIG guns will be covering you with pointless calling..... What gives? -- Paul D. Lenharr II (KB3NDS) VUCC #1522 - 50mhz Six Club Member #2350 Skywarn Spotter # CS-19 "Pain is temporary, Pride is forever!" Charles County Tactical Response Team NREMT-I, Firefighter, Haz-Mat Technician Department of Homeland Security Instructor (301) 399-9504

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AO-7 health?
by Dave hartzell 23 Jun '07

23 Jun '07

Hi all, I've been trying to work some AO-7 passes tonight, in preparation for Field Day. While the bird seems normally void of all other activity, I noticed a "warbling" (or severe distortion) of the CW beacon and my own signal (which I assume is nominal, having made other contacts tonight). I know this is an old bird and we're lucky its around for its 2nd fifth-anniversary. Any ideas? 73, Dave NøTGD

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CP4 telemetry with WiSP
by Mineo Wakita 23 Jun '07

23 Jun '07

I received and analyzed CP4 telemetry using a hard TNC and WiSP3215. WiSP Broadcast Callsigh: N6CP Rig: 437.324 MHz, USB TNC: 1200 bps FSK, KISS wisp3215: 2007-06-23-01.kss (192 bytes) kissdump.exe: ctrl: 3 {UI} PID: F0 {No L3} Frame Bytes: 24 [Payload Bytes: 7] from N6CP to N6CP: 1 > 04 43 4F 4D 4D 20 41 .COMM A -------------------------------------------------------------------- ctrl: 3 {UI} PID: F0 {No L3} Frame Bytes: 116 [Payload Bytes: 99] from N6CP to N6CP: 1 > 01 F1 BF 12 1B 00 C4 02 07 03 5D 97 4F 57 C0 BC 00 1A 02 7D 21 > AE 56 54 C2 B6 01 00 09 9D 2D 58 60 BD BA 16 13 03 8A 5F 1E 41 > 1B C5 B8 55 4A 02 6C 88 45 44 C0 00 05 B8 4F B8 B8 AF 11 10 61 > 09 02 0B 01 59 66 63 B9 B9 83 C7 6C 00 60 00 8D E2 83 C7 6C 81 > 00 33 00 E8 E3 01 02 00 02 26 26 08 66 01 33 E8 2C 5D 0D -------------------------------------------------------------------- de JE9PEL, Mineo Wakita

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Space-Track Keplerian elements
by Michael R. Owen 23 Jun '07

23 Jun '07

Dear friends, We should continue to be careful downloading Keplerian elements from Space-Track.org. All of the files there are empty, so if you have an automated downloading program like Nova, it will overwrite its Keps with zero data. I wrote to Space-Track and they replied: >> All of the bulk TLE files for 6-21-07 are empty (!) > Hello, > We are having some Technical Difficulties, our Tech guy is out for a > week, so please be patient. > Thank you, > Space-Track I don't know how this "outage" will affect other distributors of orbital elements (i.e. Celestrak). 73, W9IP -- Michael R. Owen, Ph.D. Northern Lights Software Associates http://www.nlsa.com

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Re: GO-32 Status Confusion
by Mineo Wakita 23 Jun '07

23 Jun '07

[2007-06-23 00:32:07 UTC] 5>#*21-4>F-8,)0:+-7,8-2,!-7 5>#*21-4>F-7,)0:+-7,8-2,#-7 5>#*21-4>F-6,)0:+-7,8-2,-7 5>#*21-4>F-5,)0:+-7,8-2,#-7 5>#*21-4>F-4,)0:+-7,8-2,.-7 5>#*21-4>F-3,)0:+-7,8-2,-7 5>#*21-4>F-2,)0:+-7,8-2,$-7 6>#*21-4>F-1,)0:+-7,8-2,-7 --------------------------------------------- Name: Mineo Wakita / JE9PEL, JAMSAT member Mail: ei7m-wkt(a)asahi-net.or.jp URL : http://www.ne.jp/asahi/hamradio/je9pel/ QTH : Yokohama Japan, GL:pm95tj Date: June 23, 2007 ---------------------------------------------

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Field Day station K4CQ
by John Price 22 Jun '07

22 Jun '07

The LARC i.e. Lynchburg Amateur Radio Club of Lynchburg Va. will again this year be operating 2A with a satellite station for field day. We will be active on all satellites including AO-51 mode L/u. Please listen for our call and enjoy the contest. Best 73's << John -- N4QWF Amateur Radio Operator AO-7,AO-27,SO-50,AO-51,VO-52 Internet N4QWF(a)AMSAT.ORG Formerly KC4AHW VK3FEZ Amsat Member #27845 DXCC #33,478 VUCC SAT #135 WAS SAT #296 51 on 51 #13 LON -79.25 LAT 37.45 Grid FM07 >From the Foothills of the Blueridge

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Last call for used M2 antenna's
by Stargate 22 Jun '07

22 Jun '07

Hi all, I posted this awhile back but thought I would give it one more shot before placing my order at the end of this month. I had a few people think they could ship them, but disassembly posses a problem for most people due to the slip nuts used to hold the elements in place. I don't care if the seller cuts one of the clips off since I can replace them as needed...... **************************************************************************** ***************** Original edited message...... I am looking for a M2 436CP42UG UHF antenna and a M2 2MCP22 VHF antenna for my satellite station. I hate to purchase new, but if I get no response by the end of this month, I guess I will have to place an order. Please let me know what you have and asking price. Thanks, RoD KD0XX

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AO7 status
by John Geiger 22 Jun '07

22 Jun '07

I apologize in advance if this has been covered recently, as I haven't been on the mailing list for awhile. What is the current status of AO7? Is there much activity on it, and does it ever do Mode A anymore? 73s John AA5JG (ex: W5TD, NE0P, N0EEN, KA0IFG) Confirmed 6M addict: 6M WAS #1275, 6m VUCC #1260

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help with ts 2000
by Nick Pugh 22 Jun '07

22 Jun '07

Our TS 2000 radio at the CAPE lab will not put out audio on the acc1 high speed port when the radio is in the satellite mode. We did a full reset and that did resolve the problem. Does the list have any suggestions?? thanks nick

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no go 1.2 on AO-51
by w7lrd＠comcast.net 22 Jun '07

22 Jun '07

Hello I'm not sure if I have some "operator trouble" or equipment snafus. Running an IC1271A 10 watts to a homebrew 40 T helix via 45 feet of 1/2 hardline. With a questionable connector. Eight feet of LMR400 to the antenna. I can hear some you you guys, but my up link is a no go. I'm transmitting on 1268.700 +/- 20. Considering doppler what is your uplink freq? I also might have some questionable construction methods with my antenna. I suppose if this were easy everyone would be doing it! -- 73 Bob W7LRD AMSAT member 28498 Seattle

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hardline jury rig
by w7lrd＠comcast.net 22 Jun '07

22 Jun '07

Hello Somewhere I saw an article about using various plumbing hardware and such to connect some 1/2 inch hardline to a N connector. I'm putting "something" together, but I can't find that article. Anyone know of that article or other information? -- 73 Bob W7LRD AMSAT member 28498 Seattle

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interesting matters on the web
by Bruce Robertson 22 Jun '07

22 Jun '07

Gang: Though the Delfi C3 project has already mentioned their photo weblog here, I thought it was worth mentioning that additional material is appearing there quite frequently, showing the computer interface checkout, mechanical fit test, and others. http://www.delfic3.nl/photoblog/ I believe this is a very important project for the future of amateur analogue communications in LEO because alongside other projects, its low-cost cubesat form-factor houses a linear U/V transponder. The most recent (June 2007) Amateur Logic video webcast includes (near its end) a short how-to on installing N-connectors on LMR400 cable. The presenter hacks his own crimping device using vise-grips and a bisected hex driver of some sort. I have to confess I have been buying expensive runs of pre-built cable because I know I'm terrible at installing N-connectors. I'd be interested to know what experienced installers think of this technique, and how it compares to other methods. http://www.amateurlogic.com I also wonder if there are special, amsat-related building or operating skills that might well be recorded in video for broadcasting on that show or just posted on YouTube for all to see. For example, to pick on a fellow Canadian, by my count, Clare, VE3NPC, has built 1000 helix antennas. A video showing his well-established construction techniques would really go a long way to helping others undertake such a project. I'd personally love to see a video of the operations of some of the fantastic cubesat operators out there, like Mineo, JE9PEL, and Mike, DK3WN. Just a thought. In any case, I think Amateur Logic illustrates that competent presenters provide a great deal to their audience and are much loved, even if the video is not yet ready to be broadcast on the BBC. 73, Bruce VE9QRP

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More about Space-Track.org
by Michael R. Owen 22 Jun '07

22 Jun '07

Dear friends, More... it appears that *none* of the Keplerian element files for June 21, PM contain any data. Take care! MRO -- Michael R. Owen, Ph.D. Northern Lights Software Associates http://www.nlsa.com

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AO-51 L/U down for the next orbit
by Gould Smith 22 Jun '07

22 Jun '07

I will be collecting data during the 0025Z - 0210Z orbit tonight, and the L/U repeater will be off. I expect to restore the L/U operation about 0213Z. 73, Gould, WA4SXM AO-51 Command Station

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Re: TS-2000X-SAT MODE
by Andrew Glasbrenner 21 Jun '07

21 Jun '07

That's the way full duplex satellite rigs work, totally normal. Put on a set of headphones before you work the satellite to prevent feedback. This way you'll know if you are making the bird, or colliding with another user. 73, Drew KO4MA -----Original Message----- >From: Pete Norris <k1hzu1(a)yahoo.com> >Sent: Jun 21, 2007 10:02 AM >To: amsat-bb(a)amsat.org >Subject: [amsat-bb] TS-2000X-SAT MODE > >Hi All: >Setup is AO-51, DL 435.300-UL 145.920 FM. On transmit, the 435 receive stays on. Is this normal or am I missing something? I can't seem to locate anything about it in the manual. Works fine on lower bands. >Pete, K1HZU > > >--------------------------------- >Get the Yahoo! toolbar and be alerted to new email wherever you're surfing. >_______________________________________________ >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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first 1200 success
by John Price 21 Jun '07

21 Jun '07

Well I got on AO-51 this morning and worked WO3T for my first ever 1200 mhz contact. The local retired GE wizard built up a 1268.7 transmitter using a master II and a signal generator for the reference signal. The antenna is a loop yagi with about 10 loops. The feed is a piece of LDF4. I mounted it on my field day antenna setup which I have out in the yard for testing and pointed with the 5400 rotor. Uni-trac ran the downlink radio on 435 and displayed the 1268.7 doppler so I knew were to tune the signal generator. Since the pass was about 74 degrees at overhead the signals were very strong. All this said...I guess 1200 might be fun after all. Sure got me and the Wizard fired up. Hope everyone else has fun with it too. 73's <<John -- N4QWF Amateur Radio Operator AO-7,AO-27,SO-50,AO-51,VO-52 Internet N4QWF(a)AMSAT.ORG Formerly KC4AHW VK3FEZ Amsat Member #27845 DXCC #33,478 VUCC SAT #135 WAS SAT #296 51 on 51 #13 LON -79.25 LAT 37.45 Grid FM07 >From the Foothills of the Blueridge

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TS-2000X-SAT MODE
by Pete Norris 21 Jun '07

21 Jun '07

Hi All: Setup is AO-51, DL 435.300-UL 145.920 FM. On transmit, the 435 receive stays on. Is this normal or am I missing something? I can't seem to locate anything about it in the manual. Works fine on lower bands. Pete, K1HZU --------------------------------- Get the Yahoo! toolbar and be alerted to new email wherever you're surfing.

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23cm loop yagi information
by Larry 21 Jun '07

21 Jun '07

Hello! I've asked this question on the Mw reflector, and want to see how people are handling this situation here. I'm looking for a 23cm antenna to use both terrestrial and on satellites. In particular, the Directive Systems seem to have a great antenna, but the 2345LY covers 1270-1300 - could I possibly use this antenna for both activities without too much loss? What are the chances it can be tuned for 1268-1298? I didn't want to buy 2 antennas if I don't have to. Can a loop yagi even be used on the birds? Thanks in advance... Larry

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HAPPY 5th BIRTHDAY AO-7 (For Second Time)
by Keith N4ZQ 21 Jun '07

21 Jun '07

Launched November 15, 1974 by a Delta rocket from Vandenberg Air Force Base, AMSAT-OSCAR 7 provided many years of service till it went silent from battery failure in mid 1981. Then on June 21, 2002, some 21 YEARS later and thanks to the keen ears of Pat Gowen, G3IOR while checking for interlopers on 2 meters he came across a strange CW signal. Sounding like old OSCAR satellite telemetry, it had the familiar HI HI followed by a string of numbers in groups of three. After monitoring by many ground stations it turned out to be AO-7, and it seemed to have come back from the dead. No one knows exactly when this resurrection took place but this being the anniversary of when it was discovered operational again by Pat, I guess it's the unofficial birthday date. HAPPY BIRTHDAY AO-7, our highest operating satellite at this time. We can only hope you live another long and active life. With five years under your belt for the second time around, your well on your way. Keith N4ZQ FN33aq

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AO-51 L/U
by Bruce 21 Jun '07

21 Jun '07

BB While playing with the L/U mode I've had some limited success. I believe KO4MA & VE3NPC have barely heard me on the up link during the last 2 nights. Not sure what my issue is but my setup is IC910, L-band module, 20 amp brick, 80 ft hardline to tower, 1 vert stacked pair M2 35EZ antennas. Downlink works well as I can copy all. I've made various U/L freq adjustments from 1268.699 to 1268.705 with some QSO success. Would appreciate any input so I can QSO with all. 73 Bruce KG4YEV

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ISS & STS-117 viewing
by Jeff Yanko 21 Jun '07

21 Jun '07

Hi all! Had an outstanding view of the space station and shuttle pass to the fromt he NW to the SE just east of Las Vegas, NV this evening at 0423z until 0426z when they entered darkness. The shuttle was trailing the ISS by about 18 seconds of time. Maximum elevation was about 36 degrees. 73, Jeff WB3JFS

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SATPC32 device addresses
by Robert L Lasso 21 Jun '07

21 Jun '07

> Hello: > I finally finished the homebrew Max232 interface. I want to use two > IC706MkIIg's for SAT contacts. It says in the 706 manual that the CI-V > address for the 706 is 4EH, with choices of 01H to 7FH for other address > choices. When I go into SATPC32 for setup the Radio, it does not give me > choices in the radio addresses that include the 706 addresses above? Do I > set the program for any recommended program Icom address, such as $4A, B or > C and the radio CI-V address to any of their recommended address choices. > The radio address and the program address will be different. Will they > communicate with each other having different addresses on each end? Please > advise, thanks, trying to get all this running by Field Day, June 23. > > I am still using the demo version (unregistered) of the program with updated keps. > > Also, I want to use a Dell inspiron 4000 Laptop for the PC and it is stated in > the SATPC32 instructions for using Icom that usually with a laptop I will need to use a USB to > Serial Adapter. If the laptop has a serial DB-9 connector on the back and it > says in the system info that it has a Com1 port, which I assume is the DB-9 > that is labeled for serial port, will it work? How will I be able to tell if the port will work with the interface? > > I appreciate any advice, much thanks and 73, Robert Lasso W6RQR > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "Erich Eichmann" <erich.eichmann(a)t-online.de> > To: "Robert L Lasso" <rlasso(a)zianet.com> > Sent: Wednesday, December 27, 2006 2:48 AM > Subject: Re: [amsat-bb] Icom CT-16 Sat Interface > > > > Hello Robert, > > to steer 2 IC-706MKII radios you need an Icom CT-17 or compatible > interface > > for level conversion RS-232 <> TTL. Such interface can easily be built > for > > about $10 .. $12. > > > > I attach a file with the schematic diagram of the interface I'm using for > > several years with my Icom 821H and IC-910H. Also, I attach an instruction > > text for Icom users that comes with my software SatPC32. It describes how > to > > connect the Icom radios to the PC. Note, that the pin numbering on the PC > > side in the diagram refers to a 25-pin DB connector. With a 9-pin > connector > > the pin numbering is different (described in the text file). > > > > The interface can also be used to steer two radios. Both radios can be > > connected parallel to the interface. So, you only need a second jacket on > > the radio side.The Icom CT-17 does the same (4 connectors parallel). > > > > With SatPC32 you can steer both radios for full duplex satellite > operation. > > As you will know the Icom radios can be accessed by their device > addresses. > > So, you only need to change the default device address of one of the > > IC-706MKII at the radio and accordingly in the program. The program will > > then steer one radio for RX, the other for TX. Whith SSB satellites you > can > > tune the RX radio around the passband and the program will then > > automatically tune the TX on the correct uplink frequency. > > > > If you want to test the program you can download the demo version from my > > website www.dk1tb.de , English page "Downloads". The demo is fully > > functioning. The only restriction: the users geogr. coordinates must be > > entered at each program start. But for CAT steering tests even that is not > > necessary. > > > > 73s and best wishes for 2007 > > > > Erich, DK1TB >

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FN75 in the bag :-)
by Alvaro de Leon Romo 20 Jun '07

20 Jun '07

Bill KC0TGY and Marian were in AO51 this morning in schedule :-) He completed several QSOs and again made happy to us ..... He will move to FN86-87 from 25th to 29th June.. Unfortunately the AO51 will change the mode so we must try AO27... I will send info for the best pass and I will post here GL to all :-) 73 de Al XE2AT _________________________________________________________________ Nuevo Messenger www.prodigy.msn.com Windows Live Messenger en Prodigy/MSN

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Kent Britain, WA5VJB
by Roy 20 Jun '07

20 Jun '07

A few weeks ago someone on here asked me if I knew how to contact Kent Britain, WA5VJB. His daughter has given me this address for him. wa5vjb(a)flash.net -- Roy -- W0SL

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GO-32 Status Confusion
by Bruce Semple 20 Jun '07

20 Jun '07

Tnx Bruce -- I went back and re-read the post and located the source of my confusion -- I read the line .."BBS services is going down 05/06/2007 morning .." as May 6, 2007 ... not ... 05 June 2007 ... I should have been clued in by the post date of 04 June 2007 so we wait patiently for the abundant hiss of 9K6 modulation :-) ============================================= =============================================== To : ALL From: 4X6EMB Time: 152613UTC Date: 04 Jun 2007 ----------------- Hello ALL, to Radio-Amateur's community, BBS services is going down 05/06/2007 morning due to upgradning to version 9.87. BBS content will be lost ! We hope that in less than 10 days they will be coming up. We apologize for the inconvenience to all go-32 BBS's users . We hope that after we will finish, the system will work again according to Radio-Amateurs community's expectations. regards, 4X6EM / 4Z7DFC Techsat's Ground Control Station http://www.technion.ac.il/ASRI =============================================== ================================================

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CP4 heard
by Mineo Wakita 20 Jun '07

20 Jun '07

I confirmed today CP4 USB every 2 minutes. de JE9PEL, Mineo Wakita

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P5-A: JPL Voyager Flight Team congratulates AMSAT-DL
by Peter Guelzow 20 Jun '07

20 Jun '07

Hi, in March 2006 the VOYAGER-1 interstellar probe was received by the AMSAT-DL/IUZ team using the 20m dish in Bochum. Imagine that Voyager 1 is the furthest object away from earth build by humans. http://www.amsat-dl.org//index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=62&Itemi… A reception report including a poster was sent to the JPL team and a few days ago we received the following eMail, together with a nice picture of the Voyager Flight Team and our reception report in their hands. " On June 6, 2007, the Voyager Flight Team opened the photo we received in the mail from you. Congratulations on your successful downlink acquisition of Voyager 1 at your 20 meter tracking station. Acquiring such a distant object is a remarkable achievement, especially for an amateur team. Thank you very much for your interest in Voyager. " As a token of our appreciation, please find the attached photo of our team. Voyager Flight Team Members are, from left to right, Mr. Ed Massey - Project Manager, Steve Howard - Ground Data Systems Engineer, Thomas Weeks - Attitude Control Sensors Engineer, Regina Wong - Science Processing, Larry Zotarelli - Sequence Engineer, Pearline Johnson - Finance, Jim Jaeger - Data System Engineer, Roger Ludwig - Telecom & Sequence Integration Engineer, Sun Matsumoto - System Lead & Fault Protection Engineer, Enrique Medina - Attitude Control & Electrical Power Engineer, Glenda Sherman - Secretary, Jefferson Hall - Mission Director. Sincerely, Roger Ludwig on behalf of the Voyager Flight Team " The picture can be found here: http://www.amsat-dl.org//index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=142&Item… Congratulations to our AMSAT-DL/IUZ team in Bochum for this huge achievement. It also demonstrates now officially that the 20m dish is good enough to support the AMSAT P5-A Mission to Mars 73s Peter DB2OS AMSAT-DL President

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Re: Visible ISS and STS-117 pass (beautiful)
by G. Beat 20 Jun '07

20 Jun '07

July 19, 21:30 PM CDT (-0500 from UTC) western Chicago suburbs (beautiful clear night -- with Moon and Venus in the western sky) Claudio - Yes, Tonight near Chicago, IL we had another beautiful pass of ISS-Alpha -- and trailing shortly behind it was the STS-117 Atlantis shuttle -- a bonus observation. May get another good observation tomorrow night. w9gb > Date: Tue, 19 Jun 2007 23:08:24 +0200 > From: "Claudio Ariotti, IK1SLD" <ik1sld(a)ik1sld.org> > Subject: [amsat-bb] ISS and Shuttle over Europe > To: <amsat-bb(a)amsat.org> > > Hi, this evening over Europe I have seen a great pass. > ISS and Shuttle during the 20:25 UTC transit over Italy were one close to > the other...very close. > I hope the weather will permit tomorrow to see again this beautiful pass > before the Shuttle return back home. > > Claudio IK1SLD

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AX.25 FD satellites
by Robert Bruninga 19 Jun '07

19 Jun '07

ANDE and PCSAT will be available for 2 way packet contacts on FD. See the web page: http://www.ew.usna.edu/~bruninga/ande-raft-ops.html Both operate as digipeaters on 145.825 MHz up and down at 1200 baud AX.25. ANDE digipeats packets VIA ARISS just like the ISS. PCSAT will be using its own default callsign of W3ADO-1. W3ADO-1 is basically semi-operational, and probably will not work... but may work for very short packets when in the sun. ANDE-1 should work well, but you should use a small beam to be sure to receive the packets. Good luck! WB4APR, Bob

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Datos telemétricos del satélite Libertad 1. / Telemetry data from satellite Libertad 1.
by HEYLER YESID LEDEZMA LEUDO 19 Jun '07

19 Jun '07

Buenas tardes. Soy Heiler Yesid Ledezma Leudo, investigador del Proyecto Espacial: Colombia en Órbita. Me comunico una vez más con ustedes porque me sería de gran ayuda si me enviaran la mayor cantidad de datos enviados por el satélite "Libertad 1", desde su lanzamiento (17 de Abril de 2007) hasta hoy. Hasta el momento no los tengo todos, tan sólo algunos. Les agradezco su atención. Heiler Yesid Ledezma Leudo. Investigador: Proyecto Espacial Colombia en Órbita. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Hi. I am Heiler Yesid Ledezma Leudo, searcher from Spacial Project: Colombia on Orbit. I write you one more time, because, would be very good for my research, if you send to me all data from satellite "Libertad 1", since the launch (April 17 2007) to today. At this moment I don't have all data, only I have somethings. Thanks. Heiler Yesid Ledezma Leudo. Searcher: Spacial Project Colombia on Orbit. Heiler Yesid Ledezma Leudo. Estudiante de Tecnología Electrónica -U. Distrital. --------------------------------- Do You Yahoo!? La mejor conexión a Internet y 2GB extra a tu correo por $100 al mes. http://net.yahoo.com.mx

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Datos telemétricos del satélite Libertad 1. / Telemetry data from satellite Libertad 1.
by HEYLER YESID LEDEZMA LEUDO 19 Jun '07

19 Jun '07

Buenas tardes. Soy Heiler Yesid Ledezma Leudo, investigador del Proyecto Espacial: Colombia en Órbita. Me comunico una vez más con ustedes porque me sería de gran ayuda si me enviaran la mayor cantidad de datos enviados por el satélite "Libertad 1", desde su lanzamiento (17 de Abril de 2007) hasta hoy. Hasta el momento no los tengo todos, tan sólo algunos. Les agradezco su atención. Heiler Yesid Ledezma Leudo. Investigador: Proyecto Espacial Colombia en Órbita. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Hi. I am Heiler Yesid Ledezma Leudo, searcher from Spacial Project: Colombia on Orbit. I write you one more time, because, would be very good for my research, if you send to me all data from satellite "Libertad 1", since the launch (April 17 2007) to today. At this moment I don't have all data, only I have somethings. Thanks. Heiler Yesid Ledezma Leudo. Searcher: Spacial Project Colombia on Orbit. Heiler Yesid Ledezma Leudo. Estudiante de Tecnología Electrónica -U. Distrital. --------------------------------- Do You Yahoo!? La mejor conexión a Internet y 2GB extra a tu correo por $100 al mes. http://net.yahoo.com.mx

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GO-32 What Happens
by Bruce Semple 19 Jun '07

19 Jun '07

For curiosity's sake ... Does anyone find out what happens to this bird to knock it "off-line" --- alpha particle corrupts memory, dead-man timer goes off because of software loop, lost interrupt, batteries run down ... What is done to bring it back on-line .. just curious ... (comes with the hobby ..) 73, Bruce.

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ISS and Shuttle over Europe
by Claudio Ariotti, IK1SLD 19 Jun '07

19 Jun '07

Hi, this evening over Europe I have seen a great pass. ISS and Shuttle during the 20:25 UTC transit over Italy were one close to the other...very close. I hope the weather will permit tomorrow to see again this beautiful pass before the Shuttle return back home. Claudio IK1SLD

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Audio compression sometimes helps on the L band uplink
by OZ1MY 19 Jun '07

19 Jun '07

Hi all, Sometimes it helps to use audio compression on the 1268.700 MHz FM uplink to AO-51. BUT - first be sure to receive properly :-) Remember the L/U downlink this week is on 435.150 MHz and that it is Left Hand Circular. Do not overdo it since the readability will suffer when it is not necessary. >From sunny Copenhagen. 73 OZ1MY Ib

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YO (Romania) satellite partner needed
by andy thomas 19 Jun '07

19 Jun '07

Hi G0SFJ hopes to operate as LZ/G0SFJ/P again, this time from the Rhodopi mountains south of Kardjali, Bulgaria, between 12 and 14 August this year. I'll be at the astrocamp there. Equipment will be my FT-51R (QRP) and trusty Arrow on AO51 and SO50. BUT as I am then taking the train to Bucharest, Romania, I need to have a partner/supporter in Bucharest to help me operate as YO/G0SFJ/P in a public park in Bucharest on Saturday 18 and Sunday 19 August. Without a partner in YO I will not feel secure in operating there and I might not take my equipment at all. I would be very grateful if any OM in Romania YO could email me at the address above, to make arrangements. The address is andythomasmail AT yahoo.co.uk OR andythomasmail AT gmail.com (replace AT with @) All advice gratefully received!! many thanks 73 de andy G0SFJ previously F/ EA6/ YL/ SV6/ LZ/ ___________________________________________________________ Yahoo! Mail is the world's favourite email. Don't settle for less, sign up for your free account today http://uk.rd.yahoo.com/evt=44106/*http://uk.docs.yahoo.com/mail/winter07.ht…

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Re: UTC in NB Canada
by Mark Saurman 19 Jun '07

19 Jun '07

Maine is UTC-4 during the summer (EDT) New Brunswick is UTC-3 during the summer (ADT) 73, Mark

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Re: AO-51 mode L uplink
by Alan P. Biddle 19 Jun '07

19 Jun '07

Greg, After rechecking the exact LO frequency of my TX converter and adjusting the DOPPLER.SQF file, I found I was pretty much on frequency last night. I am still doing some empirical testing, by slowly turning down the power, and tweaking the TX frequency in 1 KHz increments while talking. That has greatly reduced the dropout times compared with some other stations. Right now, it looks as if being slightly higher than the nominal uplink, 2-3 KHz, works better for me. Of course, that depends on how well everything in your station is calibrated. Initially, try jumps of 5 KHz, up and down. If you are nearly centered, it won't make much difference. However, if you are significantly off frequency but still in the passband, one of those jumps will take you out entirely, and the other will make a great improvement. That is what I found. Once you find the right direction to go, try another 5 KHz. If it deteriorates, go back, and fiddle with smaller steps. Also, as VE3NPC commented, the downlink may be slightly higher. I receive 435.300 with the discriminator centered, but I find this downlink looks better at 435.1515. No question you have to hit the bird a bit harder for a full quieting signal. Lots of fun, though. Alan WA4SCA

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WISP DDE Client and Satpc32 no DOWN oR UPLINK FERQ
by Howard Kowall 19 Jun '07

19 Jun '07

i am running wisp dde client and satpc32 i cannot get wisp dde client to get any up or downlink ferq the sat name,mode,az,elevation works fine but no up or downlink ferq it worked once then cannot get it working again even if i put nothing in the auto settings it seem to still read the sat name,mode,az,elevation is it not write the settings right,i tried removing wisp dde client and reinstalling it but it seems to do the same thing and all the settings are still ther as if i never removed it thanx all howard

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TEKTRONIX 535A
by Stefano Simonetti 19 Jun '07

19 Jun '07

Hi to all, I would like to sell an old Tektronix scope; model: 535A with type M plug in (4 inputs) and 2 time-base. All is ok except for one time-base that have some problems. Iif someone of you is interested or could help in providing links to someone interested to purchase, I would appreciate it. Regards, 73 de Stefano Simonetti - IW1RDZ - (Sanremo - IM) - ITALY. ___________________________________ L'email della prossima generazione? Puoi averla con la nuova Yahoo! Mail: http://it.docs.yahoo.com/nowyoucan.html

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Re: AO-51 mode L uplink
by OZ1MY 19 Jun '07

19 Jun '07

Hi Greg, For your information I use 1268.703 MHz for the uplink in my SatPC32 file. That may of course vary a little with a different rig. 73 OZ1MY Ib ----- Original Message ----- From: "Greg D." <ko6th_greg(a)hotmail.com> To: <amsat-bb(a)amsat.org> Sent: Tuesday, June 19, 2007 7:02 AM Subject: [amsat-bb] Re: AO-51 mode L uplink > Had a nice chat with Joe, W7TYN in Portland, OR this evening, from Auburn, > CA. The bird seemed to have more QSB than last night, or at least the fades > seemed to be deeper. We had to wait a few moments between talking at times, > to wait for the QSB to come back up tonight. Last night it was not as big a > factor. > > Same challenge and technique in tuning the uplink as before. Seems > consistent that I have to tune about 5 kHz high to be on frequency. The > PC's clock is sync'd with NTP, and the Keps are new. Is it my rig, or is > the bird a little sharp? > > Greg KO6TH

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UTC in NB Canada
by Alvaro de Leon Romo 19 Jun '07

19 Jun '07

I need some help: Bill KC0TGY will be in Sussex, NB tomorrow and he is now in ME state UTC-3. He sent me an email that Sussex, NB has 1 hour more so is UTC -2 ??? using Day light time. I saw the map and I see Sussex, NB have UTC-3--- Some one know ? Many thanks and sorry about the broadband... Al XE2AT _________________________________________________________________ El mejor destino, con los mejores contenidos http://www.prodigy.msn.com

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Off topic - HROFFT
by Tony 18 Jun '07

18 Jun '07

Greetings all... Does anyone know if JE9PEL's HROFFT works with WinXP and where I might find a copy? Thanks, Tony KT2Q

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AO-51 mode L uplink
by Alan P. Biddle 18 Jun '07

18 Jun '07

Had a couple of good passes this morning, though there were only 4 stations on. It was a good chance to talk yourself onto the correct uplink frequency, which makes a big difference in fading. Perhaps more folks this evening? Alan ----------------------------------- Before a mad scientist goes mad, there's probably a time when he's only partially mad. And this is the time when he's going to throw his best parties.

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Three more words on AO7
by Bato, Andras 18 Jun '07

18 Jun '07

Hello everyone, > Please enjoy AO-7, and remember to keep your uplinks into AO-7 at levels > low > enough that they don't "FM" or distort the passband. There are several > regular users on the satellite, so making QSOs is usually possible on most > passes. > > 73, Drew KO4MA > AMSAT-NA VP of Operations Yes Drew a number of us try to enjoy sevaral passes a day. But! KEEP IT SHORT! I mean some operators simply not able to forget a kind of "standard QSO text". There is no time to send more info than report, LOC and -perhaps- a name, when it is a very first QSO. May I call attention of all those who do not always keep it in mind how short an orbit can be? Yesterday I have been waiting for a certain station who started to send info about his equipment -and when he finished, the orbit was also finished for me! Sevaral station may wait for you when you are in QSO! I do hope experienced radio operators will help "rag chewers" to make their Qs shorter! gl de ha6nn Andras

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AO-7 & JA's
by w7lrd＠comcast.net 18 Jun '07

18 Jun '07

Hello Looking over the AO-7 log (great resource) and there are no JA's. Why? Can they not use 432Mhz? I have a small window to JA. -- 73 Bob W7LRD AMSAT member 28498 Seattle

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Re: AO-51 downlink power ?
by Andrew Glasbrenner 18 Jun '07

18 Jun '07

The command team has been adjusting the power output on the two downlink transmitters to match the changing eclipse times and the changing loads. The 435.300 transmitter tripped on a low voltage watchdog yesterday, but was restored halfway through the 1st pass over the eastern US. Ocasionally during the lead up to Field Day, the L/U downlink on 435.150 may be briefly switched to data to allow the command team to check telemetry. We were actually running 770 milliwatts for Kids Day, which is almost twice the normal output, so you should not have had any issues hearing the satellite. How are you hearing the other satellites with 435 downlinks? 73, Drew KO4MA -----Original Message----- >From: John Price <n4qwf1(a)gmail.com> >Sent: Jun 18, 2007 9:00 AM >To: AMSAT-BB <AMSAT-BB(a)amsat.org> >Subject: [amsat-bb] AO-51 downlink power ? > >Has the transmitter been set to lower power output? I worked the >satellite with the handheld and the arrow last week and this week I >can't seem to access it with my AO-13 class station. Signals are very >weak here. Everything seems to be working fine as I just worked AO-07 >mode U/v with a 5.7 report from K3SZH and he was as good back to me. >Also worked KD8SY on the same pass. Good signal as well. Anyone know >what might be going on? > >73's << John > >-- >N4QWF Amateur Radio Operator >AO-7,AO-27,SO-50,AO-51,VO-52 >Internet N4QWF(a)AMSAT.ORG >Formerly KC4AHW VK3FEZ >Amsat Member #27845 >DXCC #33,478 >VUCC SAT #135 >WAS SAT #296 >51 on 51 #13 >LON -79.25 LAT 37.45 Grid FM07 >>From the Foothills of the Blueridge >_______________________________________________ >Sent via AMSAT-BB(a)amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author. >Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite program! >Subscription settings: http://amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb

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AO-51 downlink power ?
by John Price 18 Jun '07

18 Jun '07

Has the transmitter been set to lower power output? I worked the satellite with the handheld and the arrow last week and this week I can't seem to access it with my AO-13 class station. Signals are very weak here. Everything seems to be working fine as I just worked AO-07 mode U/v with a 5.7 report from K3SZH and he was as good back to me. Also worked KD8SY on the same pass. Good signal as well. Anyone know what might be going on? 73's << John -- N4QWF Amateur Radio Operator AO-7,AO-27,SO-50,AO-51,VO-52 Internet N4QWF(a)AMSAT.ORG Formerly KC4AHW VK3FEZ Amsat Member #27845 DXCC #33,478 VUCC SAT #135 WAS SAT #296 51 on 51 #13 LON -79.25 LAT 37.45 Grid FM07 >From the Foothills of the Blueridge

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FN55 sucess !!
by Alvaro de Leon Romo 18 Jun '07

18 Jun '07

Bill KC0TGY and his wife Marian were in AO51 the Sunday night pass and completed severals QSOs from the rare grid FN55 !! This grid was a big hole in my map for several years and finally I can write WORKED :-) Bill had a great signal and made happy a lot of us, now he and his wife Marian will be in FN75 from 20th to 25th June..... I sent him some mutual pass and I will send info the exactly date when he will be on the air. We have just from 20th to 23th to work him..... GL all Thanks Jim and Marian both made great work with a 5 degrees pass :-) Al XE2AT _________________________________________________________________ Crea tu propia página de enrada con todo lo que te gusta http://live.com

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ANDE digipeat June 18
by Mineo Wakita 18 Jun '07

18 Jun '07

2007-Jun-18 21:26:34 JE9PEL>CQ,ANDE-1*:

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Trans. : [amsat-france] Cession matériels OM pour trafic sat
by F2lq＠aol.com 18 Jun '07

18 Jun '07

Bjr, De fait je ne vois pas pourquoi il ne serait pas possible de vendre entre om du materiel spécialisé. Et qui ne trouvera pas preneur dans les feuilles de choux locales ou autres. Donc idée a faire évoluer... 73's Guy F2LQ IN98EB

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Re: Satellite AO-7 Mode A/B
by TOFFY 18 Jun '07

18 Jun '07

Hi all Very thank for best infomation . I will wait for mode A with CW or SSB only (No FM). 73 ,Toff HS0NNU ----- Original Message ---- From: Ernest Erickson <aec9824(a)yahoo.com> To: amsat-bb(a)amsat.org Sent: Saturday, June 16, 2007 12:11:47 PM Subject: [amsat-bb] Re: Satellite AO-7 Mode A/B (Rolf Moberg) Check also this link: http://www.planetemily.com/ao7/main.php Andrew Glasbrenner <glasbrenner(a)mindspring.com> wrote: Not quite. AO-7 resets every time it enters/emerges from eclipse, the batteries have failed open circuit, and the spacecraft runs only off panels and only while in sunlight. It comes up in either mode A or mode B, although it has been favoring mode B lately by a wide margin. A good site to check for the current mode pattern is: http://oscar.dcarr.org/ When AO-7 enters a period of no eclipses, the 24 hour mode change timer toggles between A and B just as it was designed to do 32+ years ago. The satellite is _entirely_ hardware driven, and much of it still works when the panels see sunlight, including command functions. The next period of no eclipses begins this fall. Please enjoy AO-7, and remember to keep your uplinks into AO-7 at levels low enough that they don't "FM" or distort the passband. There are several regular users on the satellite, so making QSOs is usually possible on most passes. 73, Drew KO4MA AMSAT-NA VP of Operations ----- Original Message ----- From: "Steve Attfield" To: Sent: Friday, June 15, 2007 8:51 PM Subject: [amsat-bb] Re: Satellite AO-7 Mode A/B (Rolf Moberg) > AO-7 as far as I know is locked into one mode and it comes on and off > depending on the batteries. > -Steve VA3SAX > > _______________________________________________ > 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 --------------------------------- Moody friends. Drama queens. Your life? Nope! - their life, your story. Play Sims Stories at Yahoo! Games. _______________________________________________ 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 ____________________________________________________________________________________Ready for the edge of your seat? Check out tonight's top picks on Yahoo! TV. http://tv.yahoo.com/

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KCT Prices
by Thomas M. Webb 17 Jun '07

17 Jun '07

Any idea as to the current 'going price' of a Kansas City Tracker w/ tuner? Tom WA9AFM/5

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Re: ANDE over the UK
by Henk, PA3GUO 17 Jun '07

17 Jun '07

Hi Chris, ANDE is normally "off" but can be woken up. Now and then it listens and if it hears a signal it will stay awake for one minute. Full details on how to operate ANDE are at: http://www.ew.usna.edu/~bruninga/ande-raft-ops.html So indeed, if no-one uses ANDE, you will not hear anything. ANDE's RX is very sensitive, give it a try, it's quite simple. Success ! Henk, PA3GUO http://www.qsl.net/pa3guo >Hi All, > >Has anyone actually worked or used ANDE over the UK? >I have listened for it on a number of passes, but not > heard it at all? > >Thanks, >Chris >M0DQP

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fn55 2nd try
by Alvaro de Leon Romo 17 Jun '07

17 Jun '07

I talked with Bill by cell and he told me that canot hear the satellite becasue a lot of trees below 20 degrees elevation so he will try to found a better place tonight :-) I hope we can catch him tonight, is a very low pass for me so I have fingers crossed, FN55 is a big hole in my map :-) GL to all Al XE2AT _________________________________________________________________ Windows Live Spaces en Prodigy/MSN Spaces: Crea tu propio espacio. http://spaces.live.com

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CP4 ?
by Mineo Wakita 17 Jun '07

17 Jun '07

Nothing heard today. de JE9PEL, Mineo Wakita

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LO-19 status June 17
by Mineo Wakita 17 Jun '07

17 Jun '07

LO-19 437.125 MHz 08:10 - 08:25 UTC, 17 June 2007 17:10 - 17:25 JST, 17 June 2007 Max ele. 70 deg E LUSAT HIHI AO AVT AB6 ATN ADD AT4 ABD A4B AE6 5 LUSAT HIHI A0 130 176 109 188 104 178 147 156 Ch1# = +5 Reg Volts 636/130 = 4.9 [V] Ch2# = +10v Battery 0.064*176 = 11.3 [V] Ch3# = CW Tx Temp 0.354*(134.7-109) = 9.1 [C] Ch4# = CW Tx Power/Out (10.9+188)^2/40.1 = 986.6 [mW] Ch5# = Temp Box4 0.356*(136-104) = 11.4 [C] Ch6# = +10V Current 0.7*178 = 124.6 [mA] Ch7# = +Z Volts 0.15*147 = 22.1 [V] Ch8# = +8.5 Volts 0.056*156 = 8.7 [V] http://www.ne.jp/asahi/hamradio/je9pel/lo19cwte.htm

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FN55 !!!!!!!!!!!!
by Alvaro de Leon Romo 17 Jun '07

17 Jun '07

KC0TGY Bill will be in AO51 this Sunday morning and night pass !! If you need that grid keep in touch GL all Al XE2AT _________________________________________________________________ Nuevo Messenger www.prodigy.msn.com Windows Live Messenger en Prodigy/MSN

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Re: AO-51 Mode L uplink LHCP or RHCP?
by Greg D. 17 Jun '07

17 Jun '07

Linear will do too. I've got it right-handed, as it turns out, so it looks like I'm all set. Thanks! Greg KO6TH ----Original Message Follows---- From: "wa6fwf" <wa6fwf(a)sbcglobal.net> To: "Greg D." <ko6th_greg(a)hotmail.com> Subject: Re: [amsat-bb] AO-51 Mode L uplink LHCP or RHCP? Date: Sat, 16 Jun 2007 18:16:14 -0700 L is linear so it doesn't matter U on the other hand TX A (usually digital)LHCP TX B (usually analog) RHCP 73 Kevin wa6fwf ----- Original Message ----- From: "Greg D." <ko6th_greg(a)hotmail.com> To: <amsat-bb(a)amsat.org> Sent: Saturday, June 16, 2007 4:46 PM Subject: [amsat-bb] AO-51 Mode L uplink LHCP or RHCP? >Hi folks, > >Ok, in a little panic here... Building a helix to get a bit more gain on >the AO-51 mode L uplink, and I just realized that I don't know if it should >be Left or Right-hand polarized. Which way should it go? > >Thanks, > >Greg KO6TH > >_________________________________________________________________ >Don't miss your chance to WIN $10,000 and other great prizes from Microsoft >Office Live http://clk.atdmt.com/MRT/go/aub0540003042mrt/direct/01/ > > -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- >_______________________________________________ >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 > _________________________________________________________________ Like puzzles? Play free games & earn great prizes. Play Clink now. http://club.live.com/clink.aspx?icid=clink_hotmailtextlink2

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Reports from FM26
by John Price 17 Jun '07

17 Jun '07

Anyone that I worked this past week while on vacation at Southern Shores, NC. and wishes to confirm FM26 please contact me. I will be glad to QSL these contacts. Please send me a email reporting the satellite, date and time, and signal report of the contact. No need to send me a card. I will get you a QSL off pronto. 73's << John -- N4QWF Amateur Radio Operator AO-7,AO-27,SO-50,AO-51,VO-52 Internet N4QWF(a)AMSAT.ORG Formerly KC4AHW VK3FEZ Amsat Member #27845 DXCC #33,478 VUCC SAT #135 WAS SAT #296 51 on 51 #13 LON -79.25 LAT 37.45 Grid FM07 >From the Foothills of the Blueridge

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Re: Ham Radio can be great !
by ryan woods 16 Jun '07

16 Jun '07

de ryan kd8atf i was on the bird when the swich was made i thout some thing had happen to AO-51 but when i heard people come back i know every thing was fine but when i went to transmet i could not hear my self the i know the swich was made to 145.88. and one thing "off topic" when should aprs be back up on AO-51? 73 ryan kd8atf p.s. good job with the bird --------------------------------- Building a website is a piece of cake. Yahoo! Small Business gives you all the tools to get online.

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ANDE over the UK
by Chris Bloy 16 Jun '07

16 Jun '07

Hi All, Has anyone actually worked or used ANDE over the UK? I have listened for it on a number of passes, but not heard it at all? Thanks, Chris M0DQP No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.472 / Virus Database: 269.8.17/850 - Release Date: 15/06/2007 11:31

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Ham Radio can be great !
by Henk, PA3GUO 16 Jun '07

16 Jun '07

Ham Radio can be great ! Dutch Authorities allowed kids day for the 2nd time this year. My son Willem, 9 yrs old, just made a sound QSO via AO51 with F0DEI, for whom it was the 2nd satellite QSO ever. Two people happy (actually three, I should including myself as well). Way to go F0DEI - your voice was loud & clear over the satellite! After this Willem programmed an APRS message into ANDE. Maybe to consider for other kids day stations as well: chatting to SPACE, and your message being answered by a real spacecraft (with NOVA on the PC, just like the Space Shuttle) is really cool ! Henk, PA3GUO ps1: good signal F0DEI - we will meet more often on the sat's ! ps2: AO51 was still operating at normal uplink, not 145.880 (yet)

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FO 29
by kc6uqh 16 Jun '07

16 Jun '07

On the AMSAT web site FO-29 is listed as operational with the beacon a ? Am I missing something or hasn't it been updated in some time? Art, KC6UQH

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M2 Antennas
by Bill Miller 16 Jun '07

16 Jun '07

I have for sale the M2 2MCP22 and M2 436CP42ug antennas. They are in my garage and am looking for a local buyer for local pickup. The Yaesu 5500 antenna controllers are available if needed. lPlease respond via E-Mail if interested kk2l(a)comcast.net

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OSCAR-11 Report
by Clive Wallis 16 Jun '07

16 Jun '07

OSCAR-11 REPORT 16 June 2007 During the period 15 May to 15 June 2007, no signals have been received from the satellite's 145.826 MHz. beacon. I have not received any reception reports. The satellite is currently subject to solar eclipses, which will continue until 20 August. The duration of the eclipses has now reached its maximum time of 23 minutes and will now start to decrease. The battery can no longer power the satellite during the eclipse season. When the battery voltage decreases to a preset level, the watchdog timer resets, and the beacon is turned off for approximately 21 days. When the satellite restarts, eclipses could cause the beacon to switch OFF, after a short time, probably less than one orbit. This short transmission could occur any where over the world, and could be repeated at 20.7 day intervals. Owing to the lack of accurate timings, it is impossible to predict when and where the satellite will be heard during these short transmission periods. It is just possible that someone tuning around 145.826 MHz. may hear the satellite, by chance. Observations during the last period of sustained operation (22 to 28 April) showed that the satellite could survive eclipses below 12 minutes duration. This means that sustained transmissions could start any time after 10 August, when then eclipse duration will have decreased to below 12 minutes. However, if the satellite had switched off just before 10 August, sustained operation could be delayed until the end of August. The Beacon frequencies are - VHF 145.826 MHz. AFSK FM ASCII Telemetry UHF 435.025 MHz. OFF S-band 2401.5 MHz. OFF Listeners to OSCAR-11 may be interested in visiting my website. The current monthly bulletin contains further details of the satellite's status. If you need to know what OSCAR-11 should sound like, there is a short audio clip for you to hear. The website contains an archive of news & telemetry data. It also contains details about using a soundcard or hardware demodulators for data capture. There is software for capturing data, and decoding ASCII telemetry. The URL is www.users.zetnet.co.uk/clivew/ If you place this bulletin on a terrestrial packet network, please use the bulletin identifier $BID:U2RPT134.CWV, to prevent duplication. 73 Clive G3CWV xxxxx(a)amsat.org (please replace xxxxx by g3cwv)

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Re: Satellite AO-7 Mode A/B (Rolf Moberg)
by Bato, Andras 16 Jun '07

16 Jun '07

> From: Rolf Moberg <oh6kxl(a)sral.fi> > Subject: [amsat-bb] Re: Satellite AO-7 Mode A/B > To: amsat-bb(a)amsat.org > Message-ID: <467236CF.4090009(a)sral.fi> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1; format=flowed > > TOFFY kirjoitti: >> What time AO-7 switch to mode A? > > Whenever he/she wants. It cannot be controlled anymore from ground. > That's what I know. > > Rolf > oh6kxl Hi Rolf and everyone, I have just made my fifth satellite QSO which was my very first on AO7. It's been a great pleasure to hear several CW stations on the same orbit. F3ZD an I6 and F6IBE who answered my CQ call. FYI: there are several Hungarian stations HA2RD, HA5CH, HA5TI, HA8BI, HA8AR, HA6NN-just to name a few- who are waiting for late evening AO7 orbits and try to catch Canadian and US stations among Europeans. Have you got any idea how to brush up activity? CW is the most reliable mode I think, but of course SSB may be more comfortable for those who do not prefer CW to SSB... Please try to do your best in encouraging your fellows to use AO7 which seems to be the best choice for satellite activity nowadays. See you on AO7! gl de ha6nn Andras

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preamp
by w3vvp 16 Jun '07

16 Jun '07

Is there a 1296 preamp that is rf sensed other than the SSB-SP- 23. Does any one have a 1296 rf sensed preamp for sale. Please reply off BB.Thanks. George

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Re: Monitoring the Space Suit EVA?s
by andy thomas 15 Jun '07

15 Jun '07

Miles The Russian suits, whether with US or Russian people inside, use 130.165 FM. So always check the NASA releases and read them carefully. This is VHF-2 (VHF-1 is 143.625 which Gagarin used when he was a boy). Its used in EVA on orbits which start over Eastern Siberia and head West (so that there is maximum exposure to Russian groundstations); a 6 hour EVA means we can hear the closing stages at low elevations here in the UK. (Obviously you can check this with up to date keps and announced EVA times). We heard it a week or so ago on the first EVA, but on the second they were tucked up safely by the time they were over us. Personally I think the suits relay to an onboard repeater (but what do I know). You Yanks now use some other spread spectrum or similar system that we can't hear (yet ;>)). the old frequencies are dead (as is VHF-1). The shuttle uses (allegedly) 259.7 AM over the UK as she boosts into orbit but I didn't hear her last time despite sitting in the garden at 1 am local time (not very cold and not raining, just feeling silly). best wishes 73 de andy G0SFJ ___________________________________________________________ Yahoo! Mail is the world's favourite email. Don't settle for less, sign up for your free account today http://uk.rd.yahoo.com/evt=44106/*http://uk.docs.yahoo.com/mail/winter07.ht…

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Delfi-C3 integration photos
by W.J. Ubbels 15 Jun '07

15 Jun '07

Hi all, we have started a photoblog containing photos of the Delfi-C3 satellite as it is being integrated. Regular updates can be expected as we progress with the integration. Launch is expected to be sept-oct 2007. see http://www.delfic3.nl/photoblog/ 73 Wouter Jan PE4WJ -- W.J. Ubbels MSc. Delfi-C3 project manager electronic systems and communications Faculty of Aerospace Engineering Delft University of Technology room 8.19 Kluyverweg 1 2629 HS Delft +31 (0)15-2784615 w.j.ubbels(a)delfic3.nl w.j.ubbels(a)lr.tudelft.nl www.delfic3.nl PE4WJ

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Vista and satellite tracking software
by Joel Kandel 15 Jun '07

15 Jun '07

Are there (1) any satellite tracking programs that are currently working properly under Vista and (2) are interfacing with controller boards to G-5500 rotors via USB ports? Thanks, Joel Kandel, KI4T

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Satellite AO-7 Mode A/B
by TOFFY 15 Jun '07

15 Jun '07

Hi all What time AO-7 switch to mode A? 73s de Toff HS0NNU ____________________________________________________________________________________ Boardwalk for $500? In 2007? Ha! Play Monopoly Here and Now (it's updated for today's economy) at Yahoo! Games. http://get.games.yahoo.com/proddesc?gamekey=monopolyherenow

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Re: Full band transverters for satellite operations?
by Grant Hodgson 15 Jun '07

15 Jun '07

The uWSDR (Microwave SDR) will not need a transverter, it will provide a transceiever operating at the frequency of interest (144, 422, 1268, 2400 etc). It will cover the whole of each band - i.e. 1240-1300MHz. Full duplex cross-band products such as L/S are planned specifically for satellite use. The hardware is still in development, but progress is being made, and software can be downloaded now and used either in simulator mode or with a Softrock. The hardware should be available long in advance of the next HEO launch. Detailed system simulations show that the RF performance will be as good as, and hopefully significantly better than, a transverter/IF combination. More details on the uWSDR website - fell free to join the project if you so desire, any extra help would be appreciated. uwsdr.berlios.de regards Grant G8UBN for the uWSDR team

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Re: FD Birds?
by George Henry 15 Jun '07

15 Jun '07

5 watts with an Arrow? Probably your only chance for success would be AO-51 or SO-50 in the middle of the night. AO-27 is only available on daylight passes, and the competition for ALL of the FM birds will be fierce. Someone from the ARRL, who shall remain nameless, is actually recommending as much uplink power as possible to improve one's chances, so that pretty much guarantees a mess on FM.................. George, KA3HSW -----Original Message----- >From: "James A. Carmody" <carmodyjim(a)yahoo.com> >Sent: Jun 12, 2007 11:05 PM >To: amsat-bb(a)amsat.org >Subject: [amsat-bb] FD Birds? > >Any further thoughts on the best bird for FD FM/5W with an Arrow II?? >Jim/nn5o >

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Help and advice needed
by Rolf Moberg 15 Jun '07

15 Jun '07

I'm planning my station. I need some advice from more experienced satellite operators. My rotator will be Yaesu G5500. 70cm antenna is 3m long helix and 2m antenna wil be 2.4m long Wimo cross yagi phased for circular polarization. I've planned to use 3m long glass fibre boom. Antennas will be attached to boom ends. They sell a boom with 40mm diameter and 2mm wall thickness. What kind of solutions you have to create more friction to the junction between antenna boom clamps and boom? And another point is where G5500 boom clamps are attached to boom center. Should I cover those four places with some metal strips? And last. 70cm flexible feeder will be installed back of the helix plate and then to the boom. 2m is a question. Should I run rg213 feeder via yagi boom to the fibre glass boom? Or should I let rg213 feeder go to the reflector end and make a loose loop towards to glass fibre boom? Rolf Moberg oh6kxl

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TM-V71A & satellites
by Jeff Yanko 15 Jun '07

15 Jun '07

Hi all! I was looking at the new Kenwood TM-V71A dual band VHF/UHF transceiver and though nothing really groundbreaking in design I couldn't find anything in particular if this rig would be capable for the FM birds like AO-51. Just wondering. Jeff WB3JFS

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Re: This comment is INSANE...
by Stephan Andre' 14 Jun '07

14 Jun '07

Ah, for AO-51 and not the FM birds. That makes all the difference. --STeve Andre' On Thursday 14 June 2007 16:55:04 Ford, Steve, WB8IMY wrote: > Stephan: > > I am the person at the ARRL that authored the statement in question. It > appeared in a Field Day special insert published in the June issue of QST. > > The statement is part of a section that discusses how to make a successful > Field Day contact on OSCAR 51, a satellite that presently functions as a > single-channel FM repeater. The suggestion to use as much power as > available applied to Field Day stations, not everyday operating. But more > importantly, the suggestion was intended to apply to AO-51 *only.* I would > never suggest such a practice for communicating through a linear > transponder satellite, during Field Day or at any other time. > > I apologize for any misunderstanding. > > 73 . . . Steve Ford, WB8IMY > QST Editor > > > ________________________________ > > From: amsat-bb-bounces(a)amsat.org on behalf of Stephan Andre' > Sent: Thu 6/14/2007 3:11 PM > To: amsat-bb(a)amsat.org > Subject: [amsat-bb] Re: This comment is INSANE... > > > > I would agree that the comment below is rather nuts, but it is important > to remember that this is an *unattributed statement* at the current time. > We cannot know that this was a true statement. > > I am hoping that someone connected with the ARRL can get someone > there to comment on this. Obviously this is a false statement, but I > don't believe that an ARRL official said that. If someone can produce > an actual quote thats Googled, that is different. > > Either way the ARRL really ought to make some kind of statement > about this. > > --STeve Andre' > wb8wsf en82 > > On Thursday 14 June 2007 14:37:35 Ernest Erickson wrote: > > After reading several articles posted by menbers, this > > particular line really stood out. > > > > How can someone supposedly 'responsible' make such a > > stupid comment? > > > > They obviously have no idea that more power than > > neccessary robs power from ALL users on the > > satellites. > > (snip) > > Someone from the ARRL, who shall > > > > >> > remain nameless, is actually recommending as much > > >> > uplink power as possible to improve one's > > > > chances,(/snip) > > > > This is especially true with SSB/CW transponders. > > > > This is thoughtless commenting in general, and must be > > ignored, but such a person should be informed that > > making statements such as this is NOT what we need > > from a 'reputable' organization, if indeed, it > > actually came from someone within the ARRL. > > > > Just my .02C on the subject. > > > > 73! > > > > > > Ernest A. Erickson, KA9UCE > > Applied Electronic Communications, AEC > > 10711 East Verbina Lane > > Florence, AZ. 85232 > > 520.723.0602 > > aec9823(a)yahoo.com

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Re: Monitoring the Space Suit EVA?s
by Joe Leikhim 14 Jun '07

14 Jun '07

These are the traditional frequencies used by the US astronauts. There was reportedly a plan to convert to digital radios in the 400 MHz range. I don't know if this ever happened. Several years back, I was able to listen to an EVA from a shuttle overflight on these frequencies. I used a discone antenna with preamplifier and an ICOM R-9000 receiver. The signal was very weak with that setup. I beleive I was able to hear analog subcarrier telemetry from a heart monitor in the suit. Frequency Mode Description 296.8000 AM Air To Ground, or Orbiter to Suit 259.7000 AM Air To Ground, or Suit to Orbiter 279.0000 AM Suit to Orbiter, or Suit to Suit 243.0000 AM Military Aircraft Emergency Frequency -- 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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EVA Monitoring
by john heath 14 Jun '07

14 Jun '07

Hi I can easily copy the Russian EVA's on the old MIR VHF-2 frequency 130.165 FM. I use my regular 2m yagi (5el X) and signals are strong. Check on NASA TV to see if the walkers are out. Its great fun to hear the guys chatting as they work in space. I have been told that we can't copy the USA suits because they use digital comms. If anyone has more info please post it on the bb. 73 John G7HIA

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tight pattern on 432
by Steve Attfield 14 Jun '07

14 Jun '07

I have a friend who does a bit of RDF on 432. a bit of background is that he's an amateur rocket enthusiast and he has a 432 beacon mounted inside the rocket which he uses to retrieve the rocket. He's currently using a 6 element beam to do this and we were wondering about finding him an antenna with a tighter pattern. he's cosidering going for a 10 element yagi but I think that may be a bit bigger then what he would want to lug around. -Steve VA3SAX

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AMSAT Satellite Information Page
by Eric Christensen 14 Jun '07

14 Jun '07

I've been receiving a rash of "Technical Questions" concerning the "page last updated" date on the Satellite listing page. It is true, the Satellite page hasn't been updated since last year but the database where all the information is stored is constantly updated. The page pulls the satellite listings from the database. Rest assured, the information on the page is as up to date as I know it to be. That brings up another point. For those that design and manage our satellites, if you would e-mail me directly (w4otn(a)amsat.org) with any updates on your satellite I'd greatly appreciate it. This is the only way I know about uptime, downtime, and changes in your satellites. 73s, Eric W4OTN AMSAT Area Coordinator

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Re: FS: KLM crossed yagis
by Reicher, James 14 Jun '07

14 Jun '07

The antennas have been spoken for, pending payment. Thanks for the response! 73 de N8AU, Jim in Raymore, MO Light travels faster than sound... This is why some people appear bright until you hear them speak. -----Original Message----- From: Reicher, James Sent: Wednesday, June 13, 2007 2:03 PM To: 'amsat-bb(a)amsat.org' Subject: FS: KLM crossed yagis I'm cleaning out my garage and have these two antennas as surplus: KLM 2M-14C - 144-146 MHz yagi, 7 X 7 elements KLM 435-18C - 420-450 MHz, 9 X 9 elements I'm offering them here before putting them up on eBay. Both antennas have the built-in polarity switcher. Electronic and paper copies of the manuals will be provided. I'm asking $110 each with shipping included. Save $20 and buy both for $200. Please contact me off-list. 73 de N8AU, Jim in Raymore, MO Light travels faster than sound... This is why some people appear bright until you hear them speak.

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FS: KLM crossed yagis
by Reicher, James 14 Jun '07

14 Jun '07

I'm cleaning out my garage and have these two antennas as surplus: KLM 2M-14C - 144-146 MHz yagi, 7 X 7 elements KLM 435-18C - 420-450 MHz, 9 X 9 elements I'm offering them here before putting them up on eBay. Both antennas have the built-in polarity switcher. Electronic and paper copies of the manuals will be provided. I'm asking $110 each with shipping included. Save $20 and buy both for $200. Please contact me off-list. 73 de N8AU, Jim in Raymore, MO Light travels faster than sound... This is why some people appear bright until you hear them speak.

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Re: shuttle atlantis launch video and audio
by Wayne Estes 14 Jun '07

14 Jun '07

Nate Duehr wrote: Shame on the news media that Shuttle launches that involved thousands of American's in the preparation, launch, and successful missions, takes a back seat to stuff only the tabloids should print. Wayne replies: Get real! After more than a hundred launches, a shuttle launch isn't really newsworthy unless something goes wrong. I agree that by the same standard, most "tabloid" news stories also aren't newsworthy. Wayne Estes W9AE Oakland, Oregon, USA, CN83ik

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STS-117 Launch
by Paul Lenharr II 14 Jun '07

14 Jun '07

For those of you still proud of our space program, here are some pictures I took from the causeway during the launch. I drove 14 hours towing my camper to see this and wouldn't change a thing. Enjoy, http://www.thelenharrs.com/index.php?name=coppermine&file=thumbnails&album=… Paul KB3NDS -- Paul D. Lenharr II (KB3NDS) VUCC #1522 - 50mhz Six Club Member #2350 Skywarn Spotter # CS-19 "Pain is temporary, Pride is forever!" Charles County Tactical Response Team NREMT-I, Firefighter, Haz-Mat Technician Department of Homeland Security Instructor (301) 399-9504

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