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Flex Radio gathering and presentation
by Robert McGwier 15 May '07

15 May '07

From John Basilotto, W5GI, at Flex: Subject: FlexRadio Systems Social and Presentation at Dayton Date: Saturday May 19 Time. 7:45 PM until 11:00 PM Place: University of Dayton, Kennedy Union, Barrett Dining Room ( 1st floor) Program: formal program starts at 8:15 PM. Presentation by Gerald Youngblood: SDR update and the FLEX-5000. Flexi Awards and prize drawing immediately afterwards. Complimentary soft drinks and pretzels. Program will be broadcast on Team Speak courtesy of Eric Ellison. Parking: all university parking lots can be used. See map at http://admission.udayton.edu/virtour/Campus_map_text.swf Directions from various points at Dayton http://www.udayton.edu/Visiting+UD/ Strip maps will be available at the FlexRadio booths 315-317. Please note this is the only presentation that Gerald will make during the Hamvention. Hope to see you there. -- AMSAT Director and VP Engineering. Member: ARRL, AMSAT-DL, TAPR, Packrats, NJQRP, QRP ARCI, QCWA, FRC. ARRL SDR WG Chair "If you're going to be crazy, you have to get paid for it or else you're going to be locked up." Hunter S. Thompson

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Dayton Hotel
by MARTHA SARAGOVITZ 15 May '07

15 May '07

For the AMSAT group - We are staying at the Fairborn Hampton Inn, 2550 Paramount Pl, Fairborn, OH 45324. Phone number is 937-429-5505. See you soon! 73- Martha, AMSAT Manager

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CP4 telemetry analysis
by Mineo Wakita 15 May '07

15 May '07

By online_kiss.exe, cp4.exe See more, http://www.dk3wn.info/sat/afu/sat_cp.shtml http://www.ne.jp/asahi/hamradio/je9pel/cp4deco0.htm 15.05.2007, 12:54:04 UTC ctrl: 3 {UI} PID: F0 {No L3} Frame Bytes: 23 [Payload Bytes: 7] from N6CP to N6CP: 1 > 04 43 4F 4D 4D 20 41 .COMM A -------------------------------------------------------------------- 15.05.2007, 12:54:05 UTC ctrl: 3 {UI} PID: F0 {No L3} Frame Bytes: 115 [Payload Bytes: 99] from N6CP to N6CP: 1 > 01 3F 4F 04 1B 2C 8F 02 07 04 6B 9E D3 E4 C0 90 04 00 03 77 21 > BC CF CC C1 8C 01 00 09 9F 3D C2 CF BD 91 03 02 03 84 52 D0 41 > C5 C5 8E 00 00 03 6A 85 D3 D6 C0 00 05 B8 8E B8 B8 A4 11 0E 61 > 0C 03 09 01 65 76 76 B9 B9 83 C7 66 F9 85 FF FC E8 8B C7 6B 81 > FA FF FF 21 EB 03 01 00 00 26 26 08 67 01 28 2E 2E 5C C3 CP4 Telemetry *** Seq No: 20287 [ RTC: 04:27:44 ] ####################################################### ------ JP5 SIDE PANEL -Y AXIS ------ Solar Panel Volts : 3.36 V Solar Panel Curr : 3.68 mA Peak Power Track : 12.87 mA Magnetorquer Curr : 7.35 mA Magnetometer A : 107.00 magnetometer B : 158.00 internal Temp : -25.83 C external Temp : -28.03 C FPP 3V : 3.01 V ------ JP6 SIDE PANEL -X AXIS ------ Solar Panel Volts : 3.39 V Solar Panel Curr : 7.35 mA Peak Power Track : 0.00 mA Magnetorquer Curr : 5.51 mA Magnetometer A : 119.00 magnetometer B : 188.00 internal Temp : -25.28 C external Temp : -24.87 C FPP 3V : 3.03 V ------ JP7 SIDE PANEL +Z AXIS ------ Solar Panel Volts : 3.29 V Solar Panel Curr : 1.84 mA Peak Power Track : 0.00 mA Magnetorquer Curr : 16.54 mA Magnetometer A : 159.00 magnetometer B : 61.00 internal Temp : -23.44 C external Temp : -25.28 C FPP 3V : 2.96 V ------ JP8 SIDE PANEL +X AXIS ------ Solar Panel Volts : 3.41 V Solar Panel Curr : 5.51 mA Peak Power Track : 3.68 mA Magnetorquer Curr : 5.51 mA Magnetometer A : 132.00 magnetometer B : 82.00 internal Temp : -25.42 C external Temp : -23.88 C FPP 3V : 3.09 V ------ JP9 SIDE PANEL -Z AXIS ------ Solar Panel Volts : 3.34 V Solar Panel Curr : 0.00 mA Peak Power Track : 5.51 mA Magnetorquer Curr : 194.85 mA Magnetometer A : 133.00 magnetometer B : 211.00 internal Temp : -26.23 C external Temp : -23.15 C FPP 3V : 0.00 V ------ CDH DAQ ---------------------- RF Amp A Curr : 45.96 mA RF Amp B Curr : 1691.18 mA CDH RegPow 3V : 2.23 V RF Amp Temp : -21.94 C CommA RegPow 3V : 2.89 V CommB RegPow 3V : 2.57 V VSUM : 0.40 V ------ POWER -------------------- CDH Curr : 25.74 mA SP A Curr : 22.06 mA SP B Curr : 5.51 mA Comm A Curr : 16.54 mA Comm B Curr : 1.84 mA Payload Curr : 928.31 mA CDH Power Temp : -9.32 C Comm A Pow Temp : -9.32 C Comm B Pow Temp : -22.09 C 3V Side Panel A : 2.90 V 3V Side Panel B : 2.05 V ------ BATTERY A ---------------- Protection Byte : 11000111 Status Byte : 01100110 Voltage : 9.72 V Temperature : -123.00 C Current : -485.00 mA accumulated Curr : -7430.00 mAh ------ BATTERY B ---------------- Protection Byte : 11000111 Status Byte : 01101011 voltage : 9.76 V Temperature : -1.00 C Current : -35525.00 mA accumulated Curr : -16133.25 mAh ------ CDH ---------------------- CDH Status Byte : 00000001 CDH Current State : 00000000 CDH Reset Count : 9728.00 ------ COMM --------------------- Statusbyte : 00100110 CC1000 Cal Reg : 8.00 CC1000 Pow Reg : 103.00 CC1000 max RSSI : 1.00 ------ PAYLOAD ----------------- Statusbyte : 40.00 RTC Temp : -4.00 C Face Temp : -4.00 C URC Temp : 42.00 V URC Voltage : 9.32 V

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GO-32's BBS services in next 2 weeks !
by roni waller 15 May '07

15 May '07

to Radio-Amateur's community, The debugging session is not over yet. We think it will be take place 2 weeks more. During this time, BBS's services will be suspended from time to time. Further more, in some cases the BBS content will be lost without preliminary message. 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. regaeds, 4X6EM / 4Z7DFC Techsat's Ground Control Station http://www.technion.ac.il/ASRI ____________________________________________________________________________________Got a little couch potato? Check out fun summer activities for kids. http://search.yahoo.com/search?fr=oni_on_mail&p=summer+activities+for+kids&…

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DC-coupling
by El Bachir Zantou 15 May '07

15 May '07

Hi all, Can anybody point me to where I can find answers to questions concerning DC-COUPLED transceivers? Why, What for, How ...? 73s, Bachir, CN8ZE

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I: Satpc32
by Francesco Grappi 15 May '07

15 May '07

Hi Don,W2XB did you shut down the program and restart again after any change ? 73" Frank IW4DVZ > -----Messaggio originale----- > Da: amsat-bb-bounces(a)amsat.org [mailto:[email protected]]Per > conto di Don Blachura > Inviato: martedi 15 maggio 2007 4.30 > A: amsat-bb(a)amsat.org > Oggetto: [amsat-bb] Satpc32 > > > Hello folks, > I installed "SatPc32" on a new Laptop. All went well except for my Lat and > Long. When I enter my location, the map will not change. The center stays > over Africa. My locator is fn02mr and the lat is 42.43 and long. > Is -78.55. > I tried uninstalling the software and reinstalling, but the info > stays even > when I clean the registry. > Any suggestions??? > > Don..w2xb > _______________________________________________ > 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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Satpc32
by Don Blachura 15 May '07

15 May '07

Hello folks, I installed "SatPc32" on a new Laptop. All went well except for my Lat and Long. When I enter my location, the map will not change. The center stays over Africa. My locator is fn02mr and the lat is 42.43 and long. Is -78.55. I tried uninstalling the software and reinstalling, but the info stays even when I clean the registry. Any suggestions??? Don..w2xb

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Test Msg
by Steve Raas 15 May '07

15 May '07

Havent rcvd a msg from the the reflector in 2 days. -Steve Raas N2JDQ

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Re: NMARS
by David Goncalves 14 May '07

14 May '07

Amatuer Satellite Fans, Re-entry for RAFT will occur not too long from now; it was launched as the same time as MARSCOM (RAFT's mass will keep it in orbit longer). While a couple people have tried to turn on the RADAR transponder over the Southern U.S (thanks to CAPE team and others)., we have yet to hear a successful downlink of the RADAR reciever audio as it passes over the fence. Please read the attachment below; are there any hams who can help? I, and the XP217 team, who built the RADAR transponder, really want to see this device work - we know it should, we know the oscillator is working (thanks to our European friends), but we don't yet know if the device can downlink the RADAR audio tone. Can nobody help? Whether it is a single person with all the equipment, or a team of people working together over the phone to manage all the steps required, if there are hams in the Sothern U.S., technically able to command the satellite, turn on the transponder, and listen and record the FM downlink, we are interested in hearing from them. Contact Bob Bruninga, or myself. David Goncalves W1EUJ ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ The RAFT Radar Transponder has been detected. See plot: http://www.ew.usna.edu/~bruninga/craft/XP217-PE1ITR4feb07.JPG Although the 4 milliwatt RAFT Radar Fence oscillator was designed to be heard by the collosal 2 mile long 30 dB gain receive antenna of the Radar Fence across the southern USA, PE1ITR was able to detect the oscillator on his own ground station. We are still welcoming GOOD OSCAR class AMSAT stations near the RADAR fence across the southern USA (Arizona through Texas to Georgia) who have good 2 meter beams, to command on the RAFT Radar fence transponder so that we can make our first Radar Fence detection. RAFT requires a good 2m beam station to operate it. The primary objective is for RAFT's radar xponder to HEAR the radar fence as it flies through it. Since this is not detectible here at USNA due to our latitude, we are dependent on volunteer ground stations in the southern USA to activate the RAFT transponder at precisely the correct time to make this detection. There is only one good pass per station in the evening hours and so it is slow going. But the detection above, gives great confidence in the primary objective.. For more on RAFT's radar Fence Transponder which is a model for future small satellites to be able to detect their own passage through the fence, see the main RAFT web page about half way down the page: http://www.ew.usna.edu/~bruninga/raft.html -- David Goncalves

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NMARS
by Keith N4ZQ 14 May '07

14 May '07

Space-Track is reporting that MARSCOM (29662) was a 'Recent Satellite Decay' on May 6, 2007. It was part of the December 2006 launch off of the the STS-116 Shuttle mission along with ANDE, RAFT and FCAL. Better know by it's more commonly used name NMARS, I never heard if it's 27.9652 MHz downlink was ever successfully heard. The few times I listened I never heard peep. Anyone? de Keith N4ZQ

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Re: fo29
by Mineo Wakita 14 May '07

14 May '07

We don't hear CW in the last weekend over Japan. I think that JARL don't turn ON lately in order to budget of the power. de JE9PEL, Mineo Wakita

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CP4 telemetry May 13, 2007
by Mike Rupprecht 14 May '07

14 May '07

Hi, 13.05.2007, 11:35:44 UTC ctrl: 3 {UI} PID: F0 {No L3} Frame Bytes: 24 [Payload Bytes: 7] from N6CP to N6CP: 1 > 04 43 4F 4D 4D 20 42 .COMM B ____________________________________________________________________________ ____ 13.05.2007, 11:35:45 UTC ctrl: 3 {UI} PID: F0 {No L3} Frame Bytes: 116 [Payload Bytes: 99] from N6CP to N6CP: 1 > 01 7A 49 03 19 1D BD 02 06 03 4B 92 52 5B C0 C6 01 00 02 7C 21 > AC 63 61 C2 AD 01 01 09 9F 19 5D 67 BE C8 32 28 03 8B 61 3D 41 > 35 C5 C2 33 2B 02 69 99 3C 3A C0 00 05 B8 69 B8 B8 BE 10 0E 61 > 0C 0A 04 01 6C 7C 78 B9 B9 8B C7 6A F9 00 00 A1 E9 8B C7 6A 81 > F9 00 00 1F EB 03 01 00 00 66 26 08 62 01 39 31 29 5D B5 .zI...½...K’R[ÀÆ...|¬caÂ...Ÿ.]g¾È2(.‹a=5ÅÂ3+.i™<:À..¸i¸¸¾......l|x¹¹‹Çjù..¡ é‹Çjù...ë....f&.b.91)]µ ____________________________________________________________________________ ____ I observe that the frequency is higher on the day (sat in sunlight) than in the night. The difference is abt. 500 Hz from the nominal 437.322 MHz (USB). Can someone share this experience? 73, Mike DK3WN

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Tower suggestions....
by Stargate 14 May '07

14 May '07

OK, I'm in my final (I hope) figuring for my antenna/tower installation. I'm considering mounting the tower on my deck which is made from 2" x 6" decking with 2" x 8" rafters on 24" centers. The deck is sitting on 6"x6" posts and is VERY WELL supported. There are 7 of the 6"x6" posts supporting the 20' x 20' deck. The deck is only about 4 years old and is VERY sturdy. The tower will be Rohn 45G and the gable of my house is 13' above the top of the deck. I am going to use a house bracket near the top of the first section at approximately the 9' level and one or two sections on top of that. Probably one section will be enough and will put the top of the tower about 7' above my metal roof which is well over 1/4 wavelength on even on 6M. I haven't figured out what mast and thrust bearing I am going to use yet. I will be using a Yaesu G-5500 rotor in a split configuration with the AZ rotor inside the tower and the EL rotor above the 6M beam and a fiberglass cross boom for mounting the satellite antenna's. I want to install a homebrew 3-4 element 6M beam directly above the tower and above that an M2 2MCP22 and M2 432MCP42 with ARR preamps for both. That will be all of the antenna's on the tower so the loading should be rather light. I am also intending to install another 6"x6" post directly under the tower for added support. Now, before anyone asks why I'm wanting to install on top of the deck I will explain. The deck is about 8' off the ground on the above mentioned 6"x6" posts and I don't see the need to install through the deck and into my pavement driveway just for 2 sections of tower. Especially since it will be mounted with a house bracket near the top of the first section and only one section extending above that. Does this sound feasible or am I gambling? Any suggestions or recommendations? Positive or negative. All are welcome...All are welcome :-0 Thanks, RoD KD0XX A good friend will come and bail you out of jail, A TRUE friend will be sitting next to you saying..... "DAMN THAT WAS FUN"

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Journal Articles
by Ed Long 13 May '07

13 May '07

Hi Everyone, It's time to submit your Journal articles for the May/June issue. I have a couple of articles already but, as always, need more. Please let me know if you have something to submit. I'll also be looking for the last minute article or two on the Hamvention. I'll need those very quickly after the event is over to keep everything on schedule. Thanks and 73, Ed Long Editor, The AMSAT Journal

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CP4 telemetry May 13, 2007
by Mike Rupprecht 13 May '07

13 May '07

Hi, 13.05.2007, 19:30:31 UTC 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 ________________________________________________________________________________ 13.05.2007, 19:30:32 UTC ctrl: 3 {UI} PID: F0 {No L3} Frame Bytes: 116 [Payload Bytes: 99] from N6CP to N6CP: 1 > 01 68 4A 0B 13 24 B7 02 04 03 58 A8 D5 E6 C0 D0 2D 25 02 83 21 > C1 A2 96 C2 C1 05 03 09 A5 28 AC B5 BE B7 02 01 03 8A 4A EF 41 > E4 C5 B3 00 00 03 6F 98 F5 F8 C0 00 05 B8 A3 B8 B8 C6 11 11 61 > 0D 04 0D 02 75 87 87 BA BA 8B C7 6B F4 FE FF 47 E9 8B C7 6B 81 > F5 FC FF 71 EB 03 01 00 00 26 26 08 67 01 25 2B 2B 5C A3 .hJ..$·...X¨ÕæÀÐ-%.ƒÁ¢–ÂÁ...¥(¬µ¾·...ŠJïäÅ³...o˜õøÀ..¸£¸¸Æ......u‡‡ºº‹ÇkôþÿGé‹Çkõüÿqë....&&.g.%++\£ 13.05.2007, 21:10:29 UTC 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 ________________________________________________________________________________ 13.05.2007, 21:10:30 UTC ctrl: 3 {UI} PID: F0 {No L3} Frame Bytes: 116 [Payload Bytes: 99] from N6CP to N6CP: 1 > 01 9A 4A 0C 3B 0C 9C 02 06 04 57 AA DA EB C0 C7 9B 5C 02 7A 21 > C1 91 87 C2 C5 0E 18 09 97 28 87 8E BE 9F 03 02 03 7D 49 F6 41 > EB C5 9B 00 00 03 64 98 F7 FA C0 00 05 B8 A7 B8 B8 AF 11 10 61 > 0C 03 0B 01 78 8B 8B B9 BA 83 C7 6C F3 69 00 30 E9 8B C7 6B 81 > F4 00 00 6D EB 03 01 00 00 26 26 00 63 01 25 2A 2B 5C B3 .šJ.;.œ...WªÚëÀÇ›\.zÁ‘‡ÂÅ...—(‡Ž¾Ÿ...}IöëÅ›...d˜÷úÀ..¸§¸¸¯......x‹‹¹ºƒÇlói.0é‹Çkô..më....&&.c.%*+\³ ________________________________________________________________________________ 13.05.2007, 21:15:29 UTC ctrl: 3 {UI} PID: F0 {No L3} Frame Bytes: 24 [Payload Bytes: 7] from N6CP to N6CP: 1 > 04 43 4F 4D 4D 20 42 .COMM B ________________________________________________________________________________ 13.05.2007, 21:15:30 UTC ctrl: 3 {UI} PID: F0 {No L3} Frame Bytes: 116 [Payload Bytes: 99] from N6CP to N6CP: 1 > 01 9D 4A 0D 05 0A C7 02 07 03 4F A5 58 65 C0 A1 03 00 02 75 21 > BE 60 5F C2 C3 67 58 09 A5 1D 77 7B BE D6 00 01 04 82 3F E7 41 > D5 C4 9B 00 00 03 68 9C B0 B4 C0 00 05 B8 98 B8 B9 B0 10 0F 61 > 0C 0C 03 01 7B 8C 89 BA BA 83 C7 6C F2 AA 00 32 E9 8B C7 6B 81 > F3 00 00 6D EB 03 01 00 00 66 26 08 5F 01 28 2A 29 5D 17 .J...Ç...O¥XeÀ¡...u¾`_ÂÃgX.¥.w{¾Ö...‚?çÕÄ›...hœ°´À..¸˜¸¹°......{Œ‰ººƒÇlòª.2é‹Çkó..më....f&._.(*)]. ________________________________________________________________________________ 13.05.2007, 22:50:27 UTC 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 ________________________________________________________________________________ 13.05.2007, 22:50:28 UTC ctrl: 3 {UI} PID: F0 {No L3} Frame Bytes: 116 [Payload Bytes: 99] from N6CP to N6CP: 1 > 01 CC 4A 0E 26 30 D1 02 07 03 51 96 8C 95 C0 C7 1F 04 02 7A 21 > B5 8F 89 C1 C7 06 04 09 A1 20 BF CA BD 95 03 02 03 84 55 F3 41 > E8 C4 92 00 00 03 6A 9E E0 E3 C0 00 05 B8 A4 B8 B8 A7 11 0E 61 > 0B 03 0A 01 78 8A 89 B9 BA 83 C7 68 F4 DB FF 55 E9 83 C7 68 81 > F4 DF FF 2B EB 03 01 00 00 26 26 08 63 01 24 28 2A 5C BB .ÌJ.&0Ñ...Q–Œ•ÀÇ...zµ‰ÁÇ...¡ ¿Ê½•...„UóèÄ’...jžàãÀ..¸¤¸¸§......xŠ‰¹ºƒÇhôÛÿUéƒÇhôßÿ+ë....&&.c.$(*\» ________________________________________________________________________________ CAPE Telemetry *** Seq No: 19148 [ RTC: 14:38:48 ] ####################################################### ------ JP5 SIDE PANEL -Y AXIS ------ Solar Panel Volts : 4,92 V Solar Panel Curr : 3,68 mA Peak Power Track : 12,87 mA Magnetorquer Curr : 5,51 mA Magnetometer A : 81,00 magnetometer B : 150,00 internal Temp : -14,17 °C external Temp : -15,94 °C FPP 3V : 3,01 V ------ JP6 SIDE PANEL -X AXIS ------ Solar Panel Volts : 4,68 V Solar Panel Curr : 56,99 mA Peak Power Track : 7,35 mA Magnetorquer Curr : 3,68 mA Magnetometer A : 122,00 magnetometer B : 181,00 internal Temp : -14,77 °C external Temp : -13,56 °C FPP 3V : 3,03 V ------ JP7 SIDE PANEL +Z AXIS ------ Solar Panel Volts : 4,68 V Solar Panel Curr : 11,03 mA Peak Power Track : 7,35 mA Magnetorquer Curr : 16,54 mA Magnetometer A : 161,00 magnetometer B : 32,00 internal Temp : -23,00 °C external Temp : -24,59 °C FPP 3V : 2,96 V ------ JP8 SIDE PANEL +X AXIS ------ Solar Panel Volts : 3,51 V Solar Panel Curr : 5,51 mA Peak Power Track : 3,68 mA Magnetorquer Curr : 5,51 mA Magnetometer A : 132,00 magnetometer B : 85,00 internal Temp : -29,84 °C external Temp : -28,52 °C FPP 3V : 3,07 V ------ JP9 SIDE PANEL -Z AXIS ------ Solar Panel Volts : 3,44 V Solar Panel Curr : 0,00 mA Peak Power Track : 0,00 mA Magnetorquer Curr : 5,51 mA Magnetometer A : 106,00 magnetometer B : 158,00 internal Temp : -27,52 °C external Temp : -27,90 °C FPP 3V : 3,01 V ------ CDH DAQ ---------------------- RF Amp A Curr : 0,00 mA RF Amp B Curr : 45,96 mA CDH RegPow 3V : 2,89 V RF Amp Temp : -18,67 °C CommA RegPow 3V : 2,89 V CommB RegPow 3V : 2,89 V VSUM : 3,93 V ------ POWER -------------------- CDH Curr : 31,25 mA SP A Curr : 25,74 mA SP B Curr : 20,22 mA Comm A Curr : 5,51 mA Comm B Curr : 5,51 mA Payload Curr : 9,19 mA CDH Power Temp : -9,79 °C Comm A Pow Temp : -13,76 °C Comm B Pow Temp : -13,56 °C 3V Side Panel A : 2,90 V 3V Side Panel B : 2,92 V ------ BATTERY A ---------------- Protection Byte : 10000011 Status Byte : 11000111 Voltage : 4,06 V Temperature : -12,00 °C Current : -25,00 mA accumulated Curr : -1450,75 mAh ------ BATTERY B ---------------- Protection Byte : 10000011 Status Byte : 11000111 voltage : 4,06 V Temperature : -12,00 °C Current : -25,00 mA accumulated Curr : -1333,25 mAh ------ CDH ---------------------- CDH Status Byte : 00000011 CDH Current State : 00000001 CDH Reset Count : 0,00 ------ COMM --------------------- Statusbyte : 00100110 CC1000 Cal Reg : 38,00 CC1000 Pow Reg : 8,00 CC1000 max RSSI : 99,00 ------ PAYLOAD ----------------- Statusbyte : 1,00 RTC Temp : -14,00 °C Face Temp : -10,00 °C URC Temp : -8,00 V URC Voltage : 4,43 V 73, Mike DK3WN

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Wanted: Thrust Bearing
by Stargate 13 May '07

13 May '07

Hi, I'm looking for a thrust bearing to fit Rohn 45G tower. Please contact me with what you have. Thanks, RoD KD0XX A good friend will come and bail you out of jail, A TRUE friend will be sitting next to you saying..... "DAMN THAT WAS FUN"

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CAPE-1 heard 2144u 12/may?
by andy thomas 13 May '07

13 May '07

i may have heard a signal from CAPE1 at 2144UTC last night (12th). I was just using a handheld scanner set to CW with a homebrew XYagi pointing to the max elevation at TCA (>80 degrees) and detected a pulsed "N" in cw dopplering away in frequency at about the right time. It could have been 9k6 as I've never heard it through cw before, I was hoping for the cw beacon. 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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CAPE-1 May 13, 2007
by Mike Rupprecht 13 May '07

13 May '07

Hi, nothing heard from CAPE-1 in both morning passes over Europe (0937 and 1113 UTC). 73, Mike DK3WN

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CAPE telemetry May 12, 2007
by Mike Rupprecht 13 May '07

13 May '07

Hi, CAPE telemetry from May 12, 2007 0848 UTC pass K5usl 1 9d00ffff00010000 K5usl 2 ffff000600011304fe K5usl 3 070000000000 K5usl 1 9d00f5f600000000 1025UTC pass K5usl 2 fefffd0200fe0402fd K5usl 3 000000060002 K5usl 1 9d00ffff00000000 K5usl 2 ffff030300001c05fe K5usl 3 000008000000 2000UTC K5usl 3 000000000000 K5usl 1 9d00dcdb0008004a K5usl 2 feffecf1eefadc00fc K5usl 3 030002000002 K5usl 2 9d00ffff00000000 73, Mike DK3WN

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FCal telemetry May 13, 2007
by Mike Rupprecht 13 May '07

13 May '07

Hi, 20070513081536,KD4HBO>TELEM,TELEM,qAo,DK3WN-1:00BC7B71043FE880013FCB8001B017 00043FE98FFFFFD400020FD30 20070513081543,KD4HBO>TELEM,TELEM,qAo,DK3WN-1:Analog 001200F500E800DB00A800FD00DD0012 N 0000001E 20070513081618,KD4HBO>TELEM,TELEM,qAo,DK3WN-1:00BC7B9E008FE70001EFCC00012019 8003EFED00002FD200022FD88 20070513081627,KD4HBO>TELEM,TELEM,qAo,DK3WN-1:Analog 001200F600E200DB00A300EB00DD0003 N 0000001E 20070513081703,KD4HBO>TELEM,TELEM,qAo,DK3WN-1:00BC7BCB003CFE880023FCC8000C01 98003DFF300005FD100024FDF8 20070513081713,KD4HBO>TELEM,TELEM,qAo,DK3WN-1:Analog 000300E600EF00DB00AA00FB00DD000E N 0000001E 20070513081748,KD4HBO>TELEM,TELEM,qAo,DK3WN-1:00BC7BF8002DEA00023FCD00007019 0004EFF78000BFD300025FE58 20070513081757,KD4HBO>TELEM,TELEM,qAo,DK3WN-1:Analog 000E00ED00EA00DC00A900F700DE000E N 0000001E 20070513081833,KD4HBO>TELEM,TELEM,qAo,DK3WN-1:00BC7C250026FE00017FCC80004014 00097FFC0000EFD20002DFEA0 20070513081843,KD4HBO>TELEM,TELEM,qAo,DK3WN-1:Analog 000E00F600E100DB00A900FA00DE000B N 0000001E 20070513081923,KD4HBO>TELEM,TELEM,qAo,DK3WN-1:00BC7C52029FE00013FCD0000100F0 00680000000FFD280043FF00 20070513082007,KD4HBO>TELEM,TELEM,qAo,DK3WN-1:00BC7C7F003FEA00013FCD8FFFF00B 000320048000FFD2800C0FF58 20070513082013,KD4HBO>TELEM,TELEM,qAo,DK3WN-1:Analog 000A00EF00EA00DC00A300FB00DE000D N 0000001E 20070513082047,KD4HBO>TELEM,TELEM,qAo,DK3WN-1:00BC7CAC041FE880014FCC8FFFF007 000270080000FFD280185FFC0 20070513082059,KD4HBO>TELEM,TELEM,qAo,DK3WN-1:Analog 000D00F600DF00DC00AC00EF00E00008 N 0000001E 20070513082134,KD4HBO>TELEM,TELEM,qAo,DK3WN-1:00BC7CD90040FEB00014FCF0000000 20002100C00010FD4001A20030 20070513082139,KD4HBO>TELEM,TELEM,qAo,DK3WN-1:Analog 000800F400E800DC00A800F000DD000A N 0000001E 20070513082217,KD4HBO>TELEM,TELEM,qAo,DK3WN-1:00BC7D06003FEC00019FD08FFFFFFE 8001500C8000DFD4001BB00A0 73, Mike DK3WN

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CP4 telemetry May 12, 2007
by Mike Rupprecht 13 May '07

13 May '07

Hi, 12.05.2007, 10:56:22 UTC ctrl: 3 {UI} PID: F0 {No L3} Frame Bytes: 24 [Payload Bytes: 7] from N6CP to N6CP: 1 > 04 43 4F 4D 4D 20 42 .COMM B ____________________________________________________________________________ ____ 12.05.2007, 10:56:23 UTC ctrl: 3 {UI} PID: F0 {No L3} Frame Bytes: 116 [Payload Bytes: 99] from N6CP to N6CP: 1 > 01 93 46 02 2D 18 BB 02 06 03 56 91 57 61 C0 BF 02 00 02 78 21 > AA 60 5D C2 A3 01 00 08 9A 26 58 61 BD BD 4B 40 03 89 66 1C 41 > 19 C5 BA 05 03 02 64 92 4F 4F C0 00 04 B8 5B B7 B8 B5 11 10 61 > 0A 09 03 01 62 70 6D B9 B9 8B C7 6B FE F7 FF 41 EA 8B C7 6A 81 > FD FB FF EF EA 03 01 00 00 66 26 08 5C 01 30 33 2B 5D 91 ____________________________________________________________________________ ____ 12.05.2007, 20:21:07 UTC 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 ____________________________________________________________________________ ____ 12.05.2007, 20:21:08 UTC ctrl: 3 {UI} PID: F0 {No L3} Frame Bytes: 116 [Payload Bytes: 99] from N6CP to N6CP: 1 > 01 AF 47 0C 0B 09 91 02 07 04 58 A0 D0 E2 C0 92 04 00 03 6D 21 > C2 D4 D1 C1 8E 01 00 09 96 2A B5 C1 BD 93 03 02 03 7B 4E E4 41 > D9 C4 90 00 00 03 64 97 F1 F4 C0 00 05 B8 9C B8 B8 A6 10 11 61 > 0C 03 0A 01 70 81 81 B9 BA 83 C7 67 F6 CD FF A5 E9 83 C7 68 81 > F7 BB FF 47 EB 03 01 00 00 26 26 08 69 01 26 2B 2C 5C 98 ____________________________________________________________________________ ___ 12.05.2007, 20:26:07 UTC ctrl: 3 {UI} PID: F0 {No L3} Frame Bytes: 24 [Payload Bytes: 7] from N6CP to N6CP: 1 > 04 43 4F 4D 4D 20 42 .COMM B ____________________________________________________________________________ ____ 12.05.2007, 20:26:08 UTC ctrl: 3 {UI} PID: F0 {No L3} Frame Bytes: 116 [Payload Bytes: 99] from N6CP to N6CP: 1 > 01 B1 47 0C 0F 08 CA 02 07 03 52 95 70 7B C0 C9 05 00 03 7A 21 > B6 A9 A3 C2 C4 2C 69 09 AB 1F 85 89 BE 9C 03 02 03 89 57 F5 41 > EA C5 99 00 00 03 6F 9F F8 FA C0 00 05 B8 A4 B8 B9 AE 10 14 61 > 0B 0D 04 01 78 8A 88 B9 BA 83 C7 6B F4 3E 00 9D E9 83 C7 6C 81 > F4 2C 00 41 EB 03 01 00 00 66 26 08 61 01 25 28 2B 5C 81 ____________________________________________________________________________ ____ 12.05.2007, 20:31:07 UTC 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 ____________________________________________________________________________ ____ 12.05.2007, 20:31:08 UTC ctrl: 3 {UI} PID: F0 {No L3} Frame Bytes: 116 [Payload Bytes: 99] from N6CP to N6CP: 1 > 01 B4 47 0C 15 06 CF 02 06 03 48 9E 80 8C C0 BE 16 14 02 7E 21 > B0 48 46 C2 9C 01 00 09 9F 17 6F 7B BD 9C 03 02 03 88 51 F3 41 > E8 C5 C3 6E 53 03 70 A0 80 7B C0 00 05 B8 9C B8 B8 BB 11 0F 61 > 0B 03 0D 01 7B 8C 8A BA BA 83 C7 6A F2 F1 FF A7 E9 83 C7 6B 81 > F3 1B 00 46 EB 03 01 00 00 26 26 08 69 01 29 2A 28 5D 4F 12.05.2007, 22:01:13 UTC ctrl: 3 {UI} PID: F0 {No L3} Frame Bytes: 116 [Payload Bytes: 99] from N6CP to N6CP: 1 > 04 43 4F 4D 4D 20 41 .COMM A ____________________________________________________________________________ ____ 12.05.2007, 22:01:14 UTC ctrl: 3 {UI} PID: F0 {No L3} Frame Bytes: 116 [Payload Bytes: 99] from N6CP to N6CP: 1 > 01 E1 47 0D 32 2D 92 02 07 04 57 9C D2 E4 C0 92 04 00 03 6A 21 > BE D5 D2 C1 8E 01 00 09 92 29 B9 C5 BD 93 03 02 03 77 52 E7 41 > DC C4 90 00 00 03 61 99 F3 F7 C0 00 04 B8 9E B8 B8 A6 12 11 61 > 0C 03 09 01 71 83 83 B9 BA 83 C7 68 F5 BE FF B5 E9 83 C7 68 81 > F6 CD FF 54 EB 03 01 00 00 26 26 08 63 01 25 2B 2C 5C 89 ____________________________________________________________________________ ____ 12.05.2007, 22:06:13 UTC ctrl: 3 {UI} PID: F0 {No L3} Frame Bytes: 116 [Payload Bytes: 99] from N6CP to N6CP: 1 > 04 43 4F 4D 4D 20 42 .COMM B ____________________________________________________________________________ ____ 12.05.2007, 22:06:14 UTC ctrl: 3 {UI} PID: F0 {No L3} Frame Bytes: 116 [Payload Bytes: 99] from N6CP to N6CP: 1 > 01 E3 47 0D 36 2C C7 02 07 03 57 98 68 74 C0 B5 03 00 03 82 21 > B7 A4 A0 C2 C3 71 71 09 B4 24 78 7C BE 9E 03 02 03 91 55 F4 41 > E8 C5 9A 00 00 03 76 99 FB FD C0 00 05 B8 A4 B8 B9 B0 10 0F 61 > 0C 0B 03 01 78 8A 88 BA BA 83 C7 6C F3 72 00 B0 E9 83 C7 6C 81 > F4 4B 00 50 EB 03 01 00 00 66 26 08 5F 01 25 28 2A 5C 71 ____________________________________________________________________________ ____ For the last 2 frames the values are: CP4 Telemetry Decoder (c) Mike Rupprecht, DK3WN CAPE Telemetry *** Seq No: 18401 [ RTC: 13:50:45 ] ####################################################### ------ JP5 SIDE PANEL -Y AXIS ------ Solar Panel Volts : 3,44 V Solar Panel Curr : 3,68 mA Peak Power Track : 12,87 mA Magnetorquer Curr : 7,35 mA Magnetometer A : 87,00 magnetometer B : 156,00 internal Temp : -25,69 °C external Temp : -28,03 °C FPP 3V : 3,01 V ------ JP6 SIDE PANEL -X AXIS ------ Solar Panel Volts : 3,44 V Solar Panel Curr : 7,35 mA Peak Power Track : 0,00 mA Magnetorquer Curr : 5,51 mA Magnetometer A : 106,00 magnetometer B : 190,00 internal Temp : -26,09 °C external Temp : -25,69 °C FPP 3V : 3,03 V ------ JP7 SIDE PANEL +Z AXIS ------ Solar Panel Volts : 3,34 V Solar Panel Curr : 1,84 mA Peak Power Track : 0,00 mA Magnetorquer Curr : 16,54 mA Magnetometer A : 146,00 magnetometer B : 41,00 internal Temp : -22,09 °C external Temp : -23,88 °C FPP 3V : 2,96 V ------ JP8 SIDE PANEL +X AXIS ------ Solar Panel Volts : 3,46 V Solar Panel Curr : 5,51 mA Peak Power Track : 3,68 mA Magnetorquer Curr : 5,51 mA Magnetometer A : 119,00 magnetometer B : 82,00 internal Temp : -28,40 °C external Temp : -27,01 °C FPP 3V : 3,07 V ------ JP9 SIDE PANEL -Z AXIS ------ Solar Panel Volts : 3,39 V Solar Panel Curr : 0,00 mA Peak Power Track : 0,00 mA Magnetorquer Curr : 5,51 mA Magnetometer A : 97,00 magnetometer B : 153,00 internal Temp : -29,84 °C external Temp : -30,30 °C FPP 3V : 3,01 V ------ CDH DAQ ---------------------- RF Amp A Curr : 0,00 mA RF Amp B Curr : 36,76 mA CDH RegPow 3V : 2,89 V RF Amp Temp : -17,61 °C CommA RegPow 3V : 2,89 V CommB RegPow 3V : 2,89 V VSUM : 3,91 V ------ POWER -------------------- CDH Curr : 33,09 mA SP A Curr : 31,25 mA SP B Curr : 22,06 mA Comm A Curr : 5,51 mA Comm B Curr : 16,54 mA Payload Curr : 9,19 mA CDH Power Temp : -8,09 °C Comm A Pow Temp : -12,28 °C Comm B Pow Temp : -12,28 °C 3V Side Panel A : 2,90 V 3V Side Panel B : 2,92 V ------ BATTERY A ---------------- Protection Byte : 10000011 Status Byte : 11000111 Voltage : 4,06 V Temperature : -11,00 °C Current : -45,00 mA accumulated Curr : -1426,75 mAh ------ BATTERY B ---------------- Protection Byte : 10000011 Status Byte : 11000111 voltage : 4,06 V Temperature : -10,00 °C Current : -35,00 mA accumulated Curr : -1323,00 mAh ------ CDH ---------------------- CDH Status Byte : 00000011 CDH Current State : 00000001 CDH Reset Count : 0,00 ------ COMM --------------------- Statusbyte : 00100110 CC1000 Cal Reg : 38,00 CC1000 Pow Reg : 8,00 CC1000 max RSSI : 99,00 ------ PAYLOAD ----------------- Statusbyte : 1,00 RTC Temp : -13,00 °C Face Temp : -7,00 °C URC Temp : -6,00 V URC Voltage : 4,42 V CAPE Telemetry *** Seq No: 18403 [ RTC: 13:54:44 ] ####################################################### ------ JP5 SIDE PANEL -Y AXIS ------ Solar Panel Volts : 4,68 V Solar Panel Curr : 3,68 mA Peak Power Track : 12,87 mA Magnetorquer Curr : 5,51 mA Magnetometer A : 87,00 magnetometer B : 152,00 internal Temp : -5,73 °C external Temp : -8,83 °C FPP 3V : 3,01 V ------ JP6 SIDE PANEL -X AXIS ------ Solar Panel Volts : 4,26 V Solar Panel Curr : 5,51 mA Peak Power Track : 0,00 mA Magnetorquer Curr : 5,51 mA Magnetometer A : 130,00 magnetometer B : 183,00 internal Temp : -18,67 °C external Temp : -17,97 °C FPP 3V : 3,04 V ------ JP7 SIDE PANEL +Z AXIS ------ Solar Panel Volts : 4,59 V Solar Panel Curr : 207,72 mA Peak Power Track : 207,72 mA Magnetorquer Curr : 16,54 mA Magnetometer A : 180,00 magnetometer B : 36,00 internal Temp : -9,79 °C external Temp : -10,72 °C FPP 3V : 2,98 V ------ JP8 SIDE PANEL +X AXIS ------ Solar Panel Volts : 3,72 V Solar Panel Curr : 5,51 mA Peak Power Track : 3,68 mA Magnetorquer Curr : 5,51 mA Magnetometer A : 145,00 magnetometer B : 85,00 internal Temp : -29,95 °C external Temp : -28,52 °C FPP 3V : 3,09 V ------ JP9 SIDE PANEL -Z AXIS ------ Solar Panel Volts : 3,62 V Solar Panel Curr : 0,00 mA Peak Power Track : 0,00 mA Magnetorquer Curr : 5,51 mA Magnetometer A : 118,00 magnetometer B : 153,00 internal Temp : -30,76 °C external Temp : -30,98 °C FPP 3V : 3,01 V ------ CDH DAQ ---------------------- RF Amp A Curr : 0,00 mA RF Amp B Curr : 45,96 mA CDH RegPow 3V : 2,89 V RF Amp Temp : -18,67 °C CommA RegPow 3V : 2,89 V CommB RegPow 3V : 2,90 V VSUM : 4,14 V ------ POWER -------------------- CDH Curr : 29,41 mA SP A Curr : 27,57 mA SP B Curr : 22,06 mA Comm A Curr : 20,22 mA Comm B Curr : 5,51 mA Payload Curr : 9,19 mA CDH Power Temp : -9,79 °C Comm A Pow Temp : -13,76 °C Comm B Pow Temp : -13,35 °C 3V Side Panel A : 2,92 V 3V Side Panel B : 2,92 V ------ BATTERY A ---------------- Protection Byte : 10000011 Status Byte : 11000111 Voltage : 4,22 V Temperature : -13,00 °C Current : 70,00 mA accumulated Curr : -1428,00 mAh ------ BATTERY B ---------------- Protection Byte : 10000011 Status Byte : 11000111 voltage : 4,22 V Temperature : -12,00 °C Current : 45,00 mA accumulated Curr : -1324,00 mAh ------ CDH ---------------------- CDH Status Byte : 00000011 CDH Current State : 00000001 CDH Reset Count : 0,00 ------ COMM --------------------- Statusbyte : 01100110 CC1000 Cal Reg : 38,00 CC1000 Pow Reg : 8,00 CC1000 max RSSI : 95,00 ------ PAYLOAD ----------------- Statusbyte : 1,00 RTC Temp : -13,00 °C Face Temp : -10,00 °C URC Temp : -8,00 V URC Voltage : 4,42 V 73, Mike DK3WN

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ABCNEWS.com: Scotty's Ashes Lost on Mountaintop?
by Rogerkola＠aol.com 12 May '07

12 May '07

You have received this ABCNEWS.com mail from: Rogerkola(a)aol.com A future launch opportunity? Roger WA1KAT Scotty's Ashes Lost on Mountaintop? http://abcnews.go.com/WN/News/story?id=3094903&page=1

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SATPC32 & IC-820H Update
by Steve Raas 12 May '07

12 May '07

Thanks to all.. I have it sent now.. I was initially looking in the prog for the setting '42H' Which does not exist verbatium.. it needed to be set to '$42' ! Im all set now and as the sats come correcting my deviation. 73's all -Steve Raas N2JDQ FN20vg

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SatPC 32 & IC-820H
by Steve Raas 12 May '07

12 May '07

I have just changed over to a new PC and re arranged the shack.. and in doing so Im having troubles getting the CI-V interface working with my radio. The radios address is 42H, yet I cannot see that option in satpc32.. rendering me inoperable. Any help would be great! -Steve Raas N2JDQ FN20vg

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Cape-1 telem
by john heath 12 May '07

12 May '07

Hi Jonathan, Good solid signal from Cape-1 Beacon 2 this morning 12th May 0850 utc ff ff 00 06 00 01 13 04 Panel Temp C X+ -1 X- -1 Y+ 0 Y- +6 Z+ 0 RF amp+13 Battery 2 +4 73 John G7HIA

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WD9EWK from DM34/DM44 Sunday (13 May)
by Patrick STODDARD (WD9EWK/VA7EWK) 12 May '07

12 May '07

Hi! I will be on the road Sunday (13 May) in north-central Arizona, and hope to work from grids DM34 and/or DM44 in the morning. I may be able to find a spot in both of those grids for the AO-51 passes around 1541 and 1721 UTC. There is a possibility I can make it for an SO-50 pass at 1625 UTC and - if I start out really early from Phoenix - the 1444 UTC pass from at least DM34. I will use my bigger portable setup for all of this - IC-2720H with gel-cell battery, Arrow Antennas handheld Yagi, and a Sony digital audio recorder for logging. I have previously operated from DM44 once (during last year's Field Day), and this would be my first time from DM34. I will also have additional equipment in case Murphy shows up (HTs, Elk Antennas log periodic, telescoping whips for the HTs). 73! Patrick WD9EWK/VA7EWK - Phoenix, Arizona USA http://www.wd9ewk.net/

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CAPE-1 telemetry
by Bruce Robertson 12 May '07

12 May '07

Cape telemetry from 00:15 UTC 2007-05-12 k5usl 2 ff ff ed f1 ed fb dc 00 fd k5usl 3 07 00 -- Bruce Robertson, Dept. of Classics, Mount Allison University http://heml.mta.ca

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CAPE-1 telemetry May 11, 2007
by Mike Rupprecht 11 May '07

11 May '07

HI, pass 1912UTC over europe no signals heard pass 2049UTC following telemetry: 2051UTC k5usl 2 ffffe2e1e1e1e002ff 2053UTC k5usl 3 000000000000 2055UTC k5usl 1 9d00e1df000b0072 2058UTC k5usl 2 feffedeeeef9dd00fc 2100UTC k5usl 3 000000000007 2102UTC k5usl 1 9d00ffff00000000 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---- Beacon 1: 9d00e1df000b0072 Beacon 2: feffedeeeef9dd00fc Beacon 3: 000000000007 MPB Voltage : 3,14 V HPB Voltage : 0 V Battery 1 Voltage : 4,5 V Battery 2 Voltage : 4,46 V Batt 1 Current gener : 0 mA Batt 1 Current absorb : 11 mA Batt 2 Current gener : 0 mA Batt 2 Current absorb : 114 mA Temp Battery 1 : -2 °C Temp +X face : -1 °C Temp -X face : -19 °C Temp +Y face : -18 °C Temp -Y face : -18 °C Temp +Z face : -7 °C Temp -Z face : -35 °C Temp RF Amp : 0 °C Temp Battery 2 : -4 °C Panel +X face : 0 mA Panel -X face : 0 mA Panel +Y face : 0 mA Panel -Y face : 0 mA Panel +Z face : 0 mA Panel -Z face : 70 mA 73, Mike DK3WN

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CP4 telemetry May 11, 2007
by Mike Rupprecht 11 May '07

11 May '07

11.05.2007, 19:36:46 UTC ctrl: 3 {UI} PID: F0 {No L3} Frame Bytes: 24 [Payload Bytes: 7] from N6CP to N6CP: 1 > 04 43 4F 4D 4D 20 42 .COMM B ____________________________________________________________________________ ____ 11.05.2007, 19:36:47 UTC ctrl: 3 {UI} PID: F0 {No L3} Frame Bytes: 116 [Payload Bytes: 99] from N6CP to N6CP: 1 > 01 C5 44 0B 19 05 8E 02 07 04 57 96 D1 E2 C0 8F 04 00 03 75 21 > B7 D3 D0 C1 8A 01 00 09 9D 27 C0 CD BD 8F 03 02 03 81 59 E1 41 > D5 C5 8C 00 00 03 69 99 E9 EC C0 00 05 B8 9A B8 B8 A3 10 0F 61 > 0B 0A 03 01 6F 81 81 BA BA 83 C7 65 F6 79 FF A1 E9 8B C7 6B 81 > F7 00 00 B2 EB 03 01 00 00 66 26 08 60 01 26 2D 2D 5C D9 ____________________________________________________________________________ ____ 11.05.2007, 19:41:46 UTC 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 ____________________________________________________________________________ ____ 11.05.2007, 19:41:47 UTC ctrl: 3 {UI} PID: F0 {No L3} Frame Bytes: 116 [Payload Bytes: 99] from N6CP to N6CP: 1 > 01 C8 44 0B 1F 04 B2 02 04 03 57 9C 65 71 C0 AB 03 00 02 85 21 > BA 9B 98 C2 C2 91 81 09 B9 23 6C 6F BE 9F 03 02 03 95 51 EF 41 > E4 C5 9A 00 00 03 7A 9A F6 F9 C0 00 05 B8 A4 B8 B8 BB 11 11 61 > 0D 03 0C 01 7A 8C 8A BA BA 83 C7 6B F3 05 00 9D E9 8B C7 6B 81 > F4 FE FF AD EB 03 01 00 00 26 26 08 68 01 26 29 2A 5C B8 11.05.2007, 21:16:50 UTC ctrl: 3 {UI} PID: F0 {No L3} Frame Bytes: 24 [Payload Bytes: 7] from N6CP to N6CP: 1 > 04 43 4F 4D 4D 20 42 .COMM B ____________________________________________________________________________ ____ 11.05.2007, 21:16:51 UTC ctrl: 3 {UI} PID: F0 {No L3} Frame Bytes: 116 [Payload Bytes: 99] from N6CP to N6CP: 1 > 01 F8 44 0D 06 29 98 02 07 04 5F A4 DA EB C0 CD 2A 0E 03 85 21 > BF C5 BC C2 CB 0D 28 09 B2 2D B9 BC BE 9B 03 02 03 90 4F F2 41 > E7 C5 97 00 00 03 75 90 F5 F8 C0 00 05 B8 A5 B8 B9 AC 11 11 61 > 0B 0A 03 01 77 89 89 B9 BA 83 C7 6A F4 15 00 CB E9 83 C7 6A 81 > F5 0B 00 85 EB 03 01 00 00 66 26 08 5C 01 25 2A 2B 5C B4 ____________________________________________________________________________ ____ 11.05.2007, 21:21:50 UTC 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 ____________________________________________________________________________ ____ 11.05.2007, 21:21:51 UTC ctrl: 3 {UI} PID: F0 {No L3} Frame Bytes: 116 [Payload Bytes: 99] from N6CP to N6CP: 1 > 01 FA 44 0D 0A 28 D5 02 07 03 52 AE BF CA C0 BD 73 64 02 7F 21 > B8 3E 3B C2 9A 01 00 09 9D 24 9C A9 BE 9C 03 02 03 84 43 FB 41 > F1 C5 CB 04 0A 03 68 98 C0 BE C0 00 05 B8 A5 B8 B8 B8 10 10 61 > 11 03 0A 01 7B 8D 8C BA BA 83 C7 6A F2 EE FF D2 E9 83 C7 6A 81 > F3 0D 00 88 EB 03 01 00 00 26 26 08 68 01 26 29 29 5D 0F ____________________________________________________________________________ ____ 73, Mike DK3WN

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CAPE-1 realtime CW by TNC
by Mineo Wakita 11 May '07

11 May '07

May 11, 2007 Beacon 1: Beacon 2: FFFFE9EBEDF7DC00FD Beacon 3: MPB Voltage : 0 V HPB Voltage : 0 V Battery 1 Voltage : 0 V Battery 2 Voltage : 0 V Batt 1 Current gener : 0 mA Batt 1 Current absorb : 0 mA Batt 2 Current gener : 0 mA Batt 2 Current absorb : 0 mA Temp Battery 1 : -1 C Temp +X face : -1 C Temp -X face : -23 C Temp +Y face : -21 C Temp -Y face : -19 C Temp +Z face : -9 C Temp -Z face : -36 C Temp RF Amp : 0 C Temp Battery 2 : -3 C Panel +X face : 0 mA Panel -X face : 0 mA Panel +Y face : 0 mA Panel -Y face : 0 mA Panel +Z face : 0 mA Panel -Z face : 0 mA Decoded by cape.exe, Simple CAPE CW Telemetry Docoder de JE9PEL, Mineo Wakita

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FS: Kenwood TS-711/TS-811
by Jack Davis 11 May '07

11 May '07

I have for sale a very nice set of the Kenwood twins. google ts-711 or ts-811 for additional info. I plan to attend Dayton Hamvention and will bring them along for inspection by anyone interested. Please contact me off list for additional info. hr_gear at charter.net See you at Dayton.

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Re: Preamp
by John W Lee 11 May '07

11 May '07

Jeff, An ARR SP-432VDG would work just fine with that setup. I have two of those preamps and they work great! I've done many portable operations with an HT and Arrow with great success. I saw a message saying this would overload the HT. Not true. But your friend will be able to HEAR and hear well. 73, John K6YK

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CAPE-1 telemetry May 10, 2007
by Mike Rupprecht 10 May '07

10 May '07

Jonathan, Sorry, I have been very busy the last couple of days and was not at home. But now I am back. See the latest telemetry: 2014UTC k5usl 1 9d00ffff00000000 2140UTC k5usl 3 000000000000 2142UTC k5usl 1 9d00d0d100000900 2144UTC k5usl 2 feffe3e3e6ebdc00fd 2147UTC k5usl 3 070000440008 2149UTC k5usl 1 9d00e1df000a0065 2152UTC k5usl 2 fcfff3f0f7fddffffb ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---- Beacon 1: 9d00d0d100000900 Beacon 2: feffe3e3e6ebdc00fd Beacon 3: 070000440008 MPB Voltage : 3,14 V HPB Voltage : 0 V Battery 1 Voltage : 4,16 V Battery 2 Voltage : 4,18 V Batt 1 Current gener : 0 mA Batt 1 Current absorb : 0 mA Batt 2 Current gener : 9 mA Batt 2 Current absorb : 0 mA Temp Battery 1 : -2 °C Temp +X face : -1 °C Temp -X face : -29 °C Temp +Y face : -29 °C Temp -Y face : -26 °C Temp +Z face : -21 °C Temp -Z face : -36 °C Temp RF Amp : 0 °C Temp Battery 2 : -3 °C Panel +X face : 70 °C Panel -X face : 0 mA Panel +Y face : 0 mA Panel -Y face : 680 mA Panel +Z face : 0 mA Panel -Z face : 80 mA 73, Mike DK3WN

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CP4 telemetry May 10, pt2
by Mike Rupprecht 10 May '07

10 May '07

Hi, 10.05.2007, 22:07:19 UTC ctrl: 3 {UI} PID: F0 {No L3} Frame Bytes: 24 [Payload Bytes: 7] from N6CP to N6CP: 1 > 04 43 4F 4D 4D 20 42 .COMM B ____________________________________________________________________________ ____ 10.05.2007, 22:07:20 UTC ctrl: 3 {UI} PID: F0 {No L3} Frame Bytes: 116 [Payload Bytes: 99] from N6CP to N6CP: 1 > 01 3E 42 0D 38 0E 92 02 07 04 5D 90 CC DD C0 92 04 00 03 68 21 > B3 D8 D5 C1 8E 01 00 09 8F 2F B6 C2 BD 94 02 02 03 74 5E D7 41 > CC C4 90 00 00 03 5E 94 E7 EA C0 00 05 B8 95 B8 B8 A6 10 0E 61 > 0C 0A 04 01 6A 7B 7C B9 B9 83 C7 68 F7 B9 FF DE E9 83 C7 68 81 > F8 BA FF 9F EB 03 01 00 00 66 26 08 5E 01 27 2C 2E 5C D0 ____________________________________________________________________________ ____ 10.05.2007, 22:12:19 UTC 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 ____________________________________________________________________________ ____ 10.05.2007, 22:12:20 UTC ctrl: 3 {UI} PID: F0 {No L3} Frame Bytes: 116 [Payload Bytes: 99] from N6CP to N6CP: 1 > 01 41 42 0E 02 0D 9D 02 06 03 4D 94 AE BF C0 C8 6C 25 02 70 21 > B1 9D 94 C2 BF 59 5A 09 97 1E 61 66 BE 9E 03 02 03 76 5E F6 41 > EB C5 9B 00 00 03 5D A3 F9 FB C0 00 05 B8 A6 B8 B8 B6 10 10 61 > 0E 03 0A 01 78 8A 89 B9 BA 8B C7 6C F4 FF FF D8 E9 83 C7 6C 81 > F4 8E 00 99 EB 03 01 00 00 26 26 08 60 01 26 29 2B 5C C6 ____________________________________________________________________________ ____ 10.05.2007, 22:17:18 UTC ctrl: 3 {UI} PID: F0 {No L3} Frame Bytes: 24 [Payload Bytes: 7] from N6CP to N6CP: 1 > 04 43 4F 4D 4D 20 42 .COMM B ____________________________________________________________________________ ____ 10.05.2007, 22:17:20 UTC ctrl: 3 {UI} PID: F0 {No L3} Frame Bytes: 116 [Payload Bytes: 99] from N6CP to N6CP: 1 > 01 43 42 0E 06 0C D1 02 05 03 4F 93 AE BF C0 C8 00 00 02 8F 21 > A0 3C 3A C2 B1 01 00 08 B1 1E 74 80 BE B7 03 01 03 99 5D F9 41 > EE C5 CE 2F 36 03 7D 9E BC B4 C1 00 05 B9 A4 B8 B9 C6 11 10 61 > 0D 0A 03 02 7A 8C 8B BA BA 8B C7 6A F2 FE FF DF E9 8B C7 6C 81 > F3 FE FF 9C EB 03 01 00 00 66 26 08 5E 01 28 2A 29 5D 44 ____________________________________________________________________________ ____ CP4 Telemetry Decoder (c) Mike Rupprecht, DK3WN CAPE Telemetry *** Seq No: 16958 [ RTC: 13:56:14 ] ####################################################### ------ JP5 SIDE PANEL -Y AXIS ------ Solar Panel Volts : 3,44 V Solar Panel Curr : 3,68 mA Peak Power Track : 12,87 mA Magnetorquer Curr : 7,35 mA Magnetometer A : 93,00 magnetometer B : 144,00 internal Temp : -24,87 °C external Temp : -27,14 °C FPP 3V : 3,01 V ------ JP6 SIDE PANEL -X AXIS ------ Solar Panel Volts : 3,44 V Solar Panel Curr : 7,35 mA Peak Power Track : 0,00 mA Magnetorquer Curr : 5,51 mA Magnetometer A : 104,00 magnetometer B : 179,00 internal Temp : -26,49 °C external Temp : -26,09 °C FPP 3V : 3,03 V ------ JP7 SIDE PANEL +Z AXIS ------ Solar Panel Volts : 3,34 V Solar Panel Curr : 1,84 mA Peak Power Track : 0,00 mA Magnetorquer Curr : 16,54 mA Magnetometer A : 143,00 magnetometer B : 47,00 internal Temp : -21,63 °C external Temp : -23,44 °C FPP 3V : 2,96 V ------ JP8 SIDE PANEL +X AXIS ------ Solar Panel Volts : 3,48 V Solar Panel Curr : 3,68 mA Peak Power Track : 3,68 mA Magnetorquer Curr : 5,51 mA Magnetometer A : 116,00 magnetometer B : 94,00 internal Temp : -26,36 °C external Temp : -24,87 °C FPP 3V : 3,07 V ------ JP9 SIDE PANEL -Z AXIS ------ Solar Panel Volts : 3,39 V Solar Panel Curr : 0,00 mA Peak Power Track : 0,00 mA Magnetorquer Curr : 5,51 mA Magnetometer A : 94,00 magnetometer B : 148,00 internal Temp : -28,40 °C external Temp : -28,77 °C FPP 3V : 3,01 V ------ CDH DAQ ---------------------- RF Amp A Curr : 0,00 mA RF Amp B Curr : 45,96 mA CDH RegPow 3V : 2,89 V RF Amp Temp : -15,94 °C CommA RegPow 3V : 2,89 V CommB RegPow 3V : 2,89 V VSUM : 3,91 V ------ POWER -------------------- CDH Curr : 29,41 mA SP A Curr : 25,74 mA SP B Curr : 22,06 mA Comm A Curr : 0,00 mA Comm B Curr : 7,35 mA Payload Curr : 9,19 mA CDH Power Temp : -6,27 °C Comm A Pow Temp : -10,49 °C Comm B Pow Temp : -10,72 °C 3V Side Panel A : 2,90 V 3V Side Panel B : 2,90 V ------ BATTERY A ---------------- Protection Byte : 10000011 Status Byte : 11000111 Voltage : 4,06 V Temperature : -9,00 °C Current : -45,00 mA accumulated Curr : -1416,50 mAh ------ BATTERY B ---------------- Protection Byte : 10000011 Status Byte : 11000111 voltage : 4,06 V Temperature : -8,00 °C Current : -45,00 mA accumulated Curr : -1304,25 mAh ------ CDH ---------------------- CDH Status Byte : 00000011 CDH Current State : 00000001 CDH Reset Count : 0,00 ------ COMM --------------------- Statusbyte : 01100110 CC1000 Cal Reg : 38,00 CC1000 Pow Reg : 8,00 CC1000 max RSSI : 94,00 ------ PAYLOAD ----------------- Statusbyte : 1,00 RTC Temp : -11,00 °C Face Temp : -6,00 °C URC Temp : -4,00 V URC Voltage : 4,44 V CAPE Telemetry *** Seq No: 16961 [ RTC: 14:02:13 ] ####################################################### ------ JP5 SIDE PANEL -Y AXIS ------ Solar Panel Volts : 3,69 V Solar Panel Curr : 3,68 mA Peak Power Track : 11,03 mA Magnetorquer Curr : 5,51 mA Magnetometer A : 77,00 magnetometer B : 148,00 internal Temp : -20,35 °C external Temp : -23,00 °C FPP 3V : 3,01 V ------ JP6 SIDE PANEL -X AXIS ------ Solar Panel Volts : 4,71 V Solar Panel Curr : 198,53 mA Peak Power Track : 68,01 mA Magnetorquer Curr : 3,68 mA Magnetometer A : 112,00 magnetometer B : 177,00 internal Temp : -17,43 °C external Temp : -15,75 °C FPP 3V : 3,04 V ------ JP7 SIDE PANEL +Z AXIS ------ Solar Panel Volts : 4,49 V Solar Panel Curr : 163,60 mA Peak Power Track : 165,44 mA Magnetorquer Curr : 16,54 mA Magnetometer A : 151,00 magnetometer B : 30,00 internal Temp : -3,75 °C external Temp : -5,18 °C FPP 3V : 2,98 V ------ JP8 SIDE PANEL +X AXIS ------ Solar Panel Volts : 3,72 V Solar Panel Curr : 5,51 mA Peak Power Track : 3,68 mA Magnetorquer Curr : 5,51 mA Magnetometer A : 118,00 magnetometer B : 94,00 internal Temp : -30,19 °C external Temp : -28,89 °C FPP 3V : 3,09 V ------ JP9 SIDE PANEL -Z AXIS ------ Solar Panel Volts : 3,65 V Solar Panel Curr : 0,00 mA Peak Power Track : 0,00 mA Magnetorquer Curr : 5,51 mA Magnetometer A : 93,00 magnetometer B : 163,00 internal Temp : -30,53 °C external Temp : -30,76 °C FPP 3V : 3,01 V ------ CDH DAQ ---------------------- RF Amp A Curr : 0,00 mA RF Amp B Curr : 45,96 mA CDH RegPow 3V : 2,89 V RF Amp Temp : -19,01 °C CommA RegPow 3V : 2,89 V CommB RegPow 3V : 2,89 V VSUM : 4,28 V ------ POWER -------------------- CDH Curr : 29,41 mA SP A Curr : 29,41 mA SP B Curr : 25,74 mA Comm A Curr : 5,51 mA Comm B Curr : 7,35 mA Payload Curr : 9,19 mA CDH Power Temp : -9,79 °C Comm A Pow Temp : -13,76 °C Comm B Pow Temp : -13,56 °C 3V Side Panel A : 2,90 V 3V Side Panel B : 2,92 V ------ BATTERY A ---------------- Protection Byte : 10001011 Status Byte : 11000111 Voltage : 4,22 V Temperature : -12,00 °C Current : -5,00 mA accumulated Curr : -1418,00 mAh ------ BATTERY B ---------------- Protection Byte : 10000011 Status Byte : 11000111 voltage : 4,22 V Temperature : -12,00 °C Current : 85,00 mA accumulated Curr : -1305,75 mAh ------ CDH ---------------------- CDH Status Byte : 00000011 CDH Current State : 00000001 CDH Reset Count : 0,00 ------ COMM --------------------- Statusbyte : 00100110 CC1000 Cal Reg : 38,00 CC1000 Pow Reg : 8,00 CC1000 max RSSI : 96,00 ------ PAYLOAD ----------------- Statusbyte : 1,00 RTC Temp : -12,00 °C Face Temp : -9,00 °C URC Temp : -7,00 V URC Voltage : 4,44 V CAPE Telemetry *** Seq No: 16963 [ RTC: 14:06:12 ] ####################################################### ------ JP5 SIDE PANEL -Y AXIS ------ Solar Panel Volts : 4,92 V Solar Panel Curr : 3,68 mA Peak Power Track : 9,19 mA Magnetorquer Curr : 5,51 mA Magnetometer A : 79,00 magnetometer B : 147,00 internal Temp : -20,35 °C external Temp : -23,00 °C FPP 3V : 3,01 V ------ JP6 SIDE PANEL -X AXIS ------ Solar Panel Volts : 4,71 V Solar Panel Curr : 0,00 mA Peak Power Track : 0,00 mA Magnetorquer Curr : 3,68 mA Magnetometer A : 143,00 magnetometer B : 160,00 internal Temp : 9,90 °C external Temp : 10,86 °C FPP 3V : 3,04 V ------ JP7 SIDE PANEL +Z AXIS ------ Solar Panel Volts : 4,16 V Solar Panel Curr : 1,84 mA Peak Power Track : 0,00 mA Magnetorquer Curr : 14,71 mA Magnetometer A : 177,00 magnetometer B : 30,00 internal Temp : -8,83 °C external Temp : -11,63 °C FPP 3V : 2,98 V ------ JP8 SIDE PANEL +X AXIS ------ Solar Panel Volts : 4,31 V Solar Panel Curr : 5,51 mA Peak Power Track : 1,84 mA Magnetorquer Curr : 5,51 mA Magnetometer A : 153,00 magnetometer B : 93,00 internal Temp : -30,53 °C external Temp : -29,25 °C FPP 3V : 3,09 V ------ JP9 SIDE PANEL -Z AXIS ------ Solar Panel Volts : 4,85 V Solar Panel Curr : 86,40 mA Peak Power Track : 99,26 mA Magnetorquer Curr : 5,51 mA Magnetometer A : 125,00 magnetometer B : 158,00 internal Temp : -22,55 °C external Temp : -21,31 °C FPP 3V : 3,03 V ------ CDH DAQ ---------------------- RF Amp A Curr : 0,00 mA RF Amp B Curr : 45,96 mA CDH RegPow 3V : 2,90 V RF Amp Temp : -18,67 °C CommA RegPow 3V : 2,89 V CommB RegPow 3V : 2,90 V VSUM : 4,66 V ------ POWER -------------------- CDH Curr : 31,25 mA SP A Curr : 29,41 mA SP B Curr : 23,90 mA Comm A Curr : 5,51 mA Comm B Curr : 3,68 mA Payload Curr : 1121,32 mA CDH Power Temp : -14,17 °C Comm A Pow Temp : -13,97 °C Comm B Pow Temp : -22,24 °C 3V Side Panel A : 2,92 V 3V Side Panel B : 2,18 V ------ BATTERY A ---------------- Protection Byte : 11000111 Status Byte : 01101010 Voltage : 9,45 V Temperature : -2,00 °C Current : -5125,00 mA accumulated Curr : -7429,75 mAh ------ BATTERY B ---------------- Protection Byte : 11000111 Status Byte : 01101100 voltage : 9,49 V Temperature : -2,00 °C Current : -15845,00 mA accumulated Curr : -16133,25 mAh ------ CDH ---------------------- CDH Status Byte : 00000001 CDH Current State : 00000000 CDH Reset Count : 26112,00 ------ COMM --------------------- Statusbyte : 00100110 CC1000 Cal Reg : 8,00 CC1000 Pow Reg : 94,00 CC1000 max RSSI : 1,00 ------ PAYLOAD ----------------- Statusbyte : 40,00 RTC Temp : -8,00 °C Face Temp : -9,00 °C URC Temp : 43,00 V URC Voltage : 3,29 V 73, Mike DK3WN

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CP4 telemetry Apr 10, 2007
by Mike Rupprecht 10 May '07

10 May '07

Hi, I'm back ;-) 10.05.2007, 20:32:21 UTC 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 ____________________________________________________________________________ ____ 10.05.2007, 20:32:22 UTC ctrl: 3 {UI} PID: F0 {No L3} Frame Bytes: 116 [Payload Bytes: 99] from N6CP to N6CP: 1 > 01 0F 42 0C 16 24 D2 02 07 03 60 9B 94 9E C0 93 03 00 03 8F 21 > B7 A4 A1 C2 C7 07 05 09 B9 2D B4 BE BD 93 03 03 03 9D 51 F3 41 > E7 C4 8F 00 00 03 81 91 FB FE C0 00 04 B8 A5 B8 B8 A6 12 0F 61 > 0C 03 0B 01 77 89 88 BA BA 83 C7 67 F4 C4 FF F6 E9 83 C7 68 81 > F5 DC FF C8 EB 03 01 00 00 26 26 08 62 01 25 29 2B 5C 82 ____________________________________________________________________________ ____ 10.05.2007, 20:37:21 UTC ctrl: 3 {UI} PID: F0 {No L3} Frame Bytes: 24 [Payload Bytes: 7] from N6CP to N6CP: 1 > 04 43 4F 4D 4D 20 42 .COMM B ____________________________________________________________________________ ____ 10.05.2007, 20:37:22 UTC ctrl: 3 {UI} PID: F0 {No L3} Frame Bytes: 116 [Payload Bytes: 99] from N6CP to N6CP: 1 > 01 11 42 0C 1A 23 9E 02 06 03 4F A7 77 86 C0 C5 78 4F 02 78 21 > C4 83 7C C2 BA 01 00 08 92 22 47 4F BD 9E 03 02 03 7E 45 F2 41 > E7 C5 9A 00 00 03 65 A2 FE FF C0 00 05 B8 A5 B8 B9 B0 11 0F 61 > 0D 0B 03 01 7B 8D 8B BA BA 83 C7 6C F3 85 00 F9 E9 8B C7 6A 81 > F3 FF FF C7 EB 03 01 00 00 66 26 08 5E 01 28 41 2A 5C A6 73, Mike DK3WN

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Re: Helix vs. loopers
by w7lrd＠comcast.net 10 May '07

10 May '07

Steve and all I believe simply lengthing a helix will reach a point of diminishing returns. It would be better to stack a couple or even four twenty or so turn turn helix antennas (from VE3NPC). You could with proper phasing generate a CP signal from a couple of loopers. I just haven't heard of anyone doing that, though it looks good on paper. 73 Bob W7LRD Seattle -------------- Original message -------------- From: Steve Raas <sraas(a)optonline.net> > In reading much of the discussion that has hit the BB lately in regards to > antennas I figured Ide toss in my questions to the group. > > > > In trying to figure out which style antenna is going to suit my needs best I > have a few questions. > > > > #1 Is a linear polarized antenna less efficient than a RHCP antenna when > trying to receive or transmit to a rhcp signal / receiver? > > > > #2 If yes.. in theory how much? > > > > #3 In looking @ pre-built helix options for 1.2g I have found the DSH23-12 > which is a 23 cm RHCP 12 turn helix 14.5 dBic gain in a machined radome for > best weather protection. 1.2-1.3 GHz bandwidth. 50 ohm feed wit h N (f) > connector on 8" backplane. All stainless hardware; Designed for PHASE 3D > uplink operation. Wide bandwidth actually covers from 900 - 1600 MHz ( > copied verbatium from the www.directivesystems.com website. In looking at > the specs of this helix, it seems it may not have the desired gain for P3E > or others. In 'theroy' is it possible to make a 24 turn helix , and if so > would I be correct in thinking that double the turns would provide at or > near 3.0 db of additional gain? > > > > #4 If yes to question 3 would this antenna be @ or near double the physical > length? > > > > > > In a email I sent to Dave @ Directive he told me that the loopers he has can > be arranged for vert/linear or horizontal polarization, so I do think that a > looper although a great antenna may not be the best single antenna solution > for 1.2 Uplin k. > > > > Thoughts, Ideas & comments please. > > > > > > -Steve Raas > > N2JDQ > > FN20vg > > _______________________________________________ > 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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Nothing in AO-51 18:00 UTC ?
by EB3SA - Carles 09 May '07

09 May '07

Hi to all Today in the pass of the 18:00 UTC, I have not heard anything, channel B, Up 1268.700 dwn 435.150 , continuous carrier of S-9. Somebody has listened to something? Chanel A, no active. 73´s -- Carles Roy eb3sa(a)eb3sa.com www.eb3sa.com

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AO-51 no active 19:30 utc
by EB3SA - Carles 09 May '07

09 May '07

Hi to all AO-51 no active ,chanel B, pass 19:30 UTC , Barcelona TCO, continuos carrier S 9+20, Chanel A no active. 73´s -- Carles Roy eb3sa(a)eb3sa.com www.eb3sa.com

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Helix vs. Loopers
by WILLIAMS MICHAEL 09 May '07

09 May '07

Steve, Don't forget to look at WiMo at: www.wimo.com which has a complete line of helix antennas. WiMo antennas are sold by SSB Electronic USA at www.ssbusa.com along with many other brands of UHF and satellite antennas. Mike K9QHO 33589

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Helix vs. Loopers
by WILLIAMS MICHAEL 09 May '07

09 May '07

Steve, Don't forget to look at WiMo at: www.wimo.com which has a complete line of helix antennas. WiMo antennas are sold by SSB Electronic USA at www.ssbusa.com along with many other brands of UHF and satellite antennas. Mike K9QHO 33589

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helix vs. Loop
by WILLIAMS MICHAEL 09 May '07

09 May '07

Clare's (VE3NPC) helix article in the AMSAT Journal (May-June 2006) is to me one of the best researched and best written articles on helix antennas. Of the many questions researched, It deals with the turns vs. gain and PVC usage questions in which everyone seemed to have a varying opinion. There are advantages and disadvantages to each type antenna Here are some helix info websites. 1.http://www.qsl.net/ve3cvg/antennas/ Good antenna website plus 2400 MHz helix. 2.http://www3.sympatico.ca/b.zauhar/ A lot of info on this page with 2400 and 435 MHz helix projects. 3.http://www.g6lvb.com/index.htm Great site! Check out quadruple helix for AO40. 4.http://members.aol.com/k5oe/ Jerry's site has a lot of useful helix data. Check out the helix projects by clicking the home brew page at left bottom. 5.http://www.electric-web.org/2m_helix_antenna.htm VK5ZAI's 2 meter helix 6.http://webpages.charter.net/n4wyk/ Click satellite website then click 2401 MHz helix at left. 7. The 2006 ARRL Handbook has a excellent "L" band helix project. 73, Mike K9QHO AMSAT 33589

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AO-51 schedule
by Gould Smith 09 May '07

09 May '07

Hello All, We will be testing automatic mode switching on AO-51 for 2 days each week on Wed & Thur this month, except for Dayton week. The rest of the time AO-51 will be in 'normal' mode. I will do the first mode switch on an early US east coast pass between 1300-1500Z, 2 May 2007. The AO-51 schedule for May on the AMSAT web site has been updated. http://www.amsat.org/amsat-new/echo/ControlTeam.php Enjoy these modes and send comments and requests to the AO-51 Operations Group ao51-modes(a)amsat.org 73, Gould, WA4SXM AO-51 Operations Group and Command station May 2007 AO-51 (AMSAT Echo) Schedule May 1 until May 31, subject to modification Normal mode except for 2 days testing on Wed - Fri. Testing of the automatic scheduler 2 - 4 May 2007, 9 - 11 May & 23 -25 May, no change during Dayton week, to be defined mode change the last week of the month 2 May - 4 May Mode 7 Testing FM Repeater, V/U Uplink: 145.920 MHz FM, NO PL Tone Downlink: 435.300 MHz FM QRP FM Repeater, V/U Uplink: 145.880 MHz FM, NO PL Tone Downlink: 435.150 MHz FM 9 May - 11 May Mode 4 Testing (Field Day configuration) FM Repeater, V/U Uplink: 145.920 MHz FM, NO PL Tone Downlink: 435.300 MHz FM FM Repeater, L/U Uplink: 1268.700 MHz FM, NO PL Tone Downlink: 435.150 MHz FM 23 May - 25 May Mode 2 Testing FM Repeater, V/S Uplink: 145.880 MHz FM, NO PL Tone Downlink: 2401.2 MHz FM Normal Mode FM Repeater, V/U Uplink: 145.920 MHz FM, NO PL Tone Downlink: 435.300 MHz FM 9k6 Digital, V/U, Telemetry Only Downlink: 435.150 Mhz FM, 9k6 Telemetry

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Re: seeking Antenna Info
by Bill Howell 09 May '07

09 May '07

Farrell, The following link is not for the Meyers dish, but it might be similar enough to get an understanding of the feed. http://www.qsl.net/n9zia/wireless/inside_lance.html Bill Howell N5ALO University of Texas at Austin Office of Computing Technologies

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Dayton
by Ryan Butler 09 May '07

09 May '07

For anyone going to Dayton: I'll have a KCT Tracker/Tuner ISA card with cables for an IC-821H for sale and possibly a couple of Kenpro satellite rotors. These items and more will be at spaces 4034, 4035, 4232, and 4233. Thanks Ryan, KB0JQO

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LVB Tracker builders
by Gould Smith 09 May '07

09 May '07

Howard Long, G6LVB has graciously provided his LVB Tracker (Rotor Controller) Boards for us to offer at Dayton this year. Kevin, WA6FWF has compiled a parts list for the US suppliers: JAMECO, MOUSER & DIGIKEY. These are the bare boards. These boards go between your computer using a serial or USB connector and the Yaesu 5400/5500 rotor controller box. The most common tracking software can then control your rotors to track the satellites. It took me an evening to build and test the boards. The LCD display is a nice feature that shows the current position of the rotors. The boards will allow you to program the PIC processor onboard, and Howard's software checks for a stalled rotor. I have decided to include a CD with all of the LVB documentation from Howard and the parts list from Kevin with the package. I would also like to include any helpful building hints, corrections or photos that would help those building the boards. If someone or more than one are interested in putting together a parts kit or offer to build the board for those less inclined, I will include your contact information on the disc. Please let me know by Saturday, May 12th as Dayton is quickly approaching, and I need to make the discs. 73, Gould, WA4SXM AMSAT Director Field Operations & the AMSAT Booth at Dayton

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Seeking Antenna Info
by Farrell Winder 09 May '07

09 May '07

Is anyone acquainted with the Myers SB-32DX 2.4 GHz Parabolic Antenna (Barbeque Grill structure) Specifically what is the pickup antenna structure placed at the focal point? Is it a folded dipole? It is not obvious looking at the outside cover which is sealed. My unit measures essentially an ohmic short. Is this normal? Any details appreciated. Thanks, Farrell Winder, W8ZCF, Cincinnati, Ohio

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forwarded message from VE2DWE
by Peter svoboda 09 May '07

09 May '07

Hi to all Just for the record about the AMSAT-NA "HEO" goals in 2003 VS borg cubes!!! and the military involvement. Just note there is numerous mention of an individual named Hambly, Richard M probably a coincidence for the AMSAT-NA military ties? Its interesting to know where the AMSAT-NA membership funds are redirected... A question to Mr Hambly did AMSAT-NA has separate accounts for their joigned military launch ventures? Is AMSAT-NA has ever make more than a financial contribution to a military program or could be they disguised theses contribution In IN KIND services? A bit of clarity will enlighten all the international AMSAT-NA members and contributors Proceedings of the AMSAT-NA 21st Space Symposium, Toronto, Ontario, October 17- 19, 2003. A Proposed Microsat Open Experimental Platform for Amateur Space Communications Research Making Proposed SCR-OEP Fly The proposed SCR-OEP concept is currently just that, a concept. Translating this concept in to a real, on-orbit, experimental platform is a major undertaking. The following small, first steps will provide a solid foundation for a highly successful SCR-OEP project. o Review and discussion within the amateur satellite and amateur radio communities will help refine and strengthen the SCR-OEP concept. o Evaluation, feedback, and particularly formal support by the AMSAT Board of Directors will considerably improve the likelihood of its success. o Creation of one or more research proposals will potentially help obtain funding and even a government-sponsored launch. o Further investigation of the use of amateur spectrum by licensed radio amateurs supported indirectly by Federal funds or government-sponsored launches will help ensure that this project operates consistent with international and national radio regulations. The SCR-OEP concept proposed here, combined with a tremendous amount of hard work and not a small amount of luck, could offer a means to attract new participants to the amateur satellite community and support the construction and launch of additional amateur satellites. Potential Benefits for Amateur Satellites Attracting and inspiring the next generation, developing new amateur satellite technologies, and expanding sources of support for amateur satellites are just a few of the benefits that will result from a successful SCR-OEP project. Government-Sponsored Launch Opportunities The Department of Defense (DoD) Space Test Program (STP)24 "provides spaceflight for qualified DOD sponsored experiments at no charge to the experimenter, via the DOD Space Experiments Review Board" (SERB)23. The SERB evaluates the "military relevance and technical merit" of the proposed experiments. The SERB Web site states that "DOD experiments normally originate in the Service (Army, Air Force, Navy, NASA) laboratories or research institutions (colleges, universities, think tanks, etc.) but are in no way limited to these institutions." Clearly, competition for free space launches is very intense. Nonetheless, the Naval Postgraduate School and the Air Force Academy have successfully used this process to launch their student satellites25. Certainly, the hurdles are very high and the competition is very fierce, but the potential rewards are so great that the amateur satellite community would be remiss if it didn't aggressively pursue this opportunity SCR-OEP and Amateur Spectrum The SCR-OEP will use amateur satellite spectrum and its operation will be consistent with the international and national regulations governing amateur radio and amateur satellites. Radio amateurs will be the primary users and beneficiaries of the SCR-OEP project. Many of the investigators will be licensed radio amateurs, as will be all of the satellite ground station operators. The SCR-OEP experimental platform is expected to be hosted by and help support an amateur satellite and the technologies developed by this project are likely to benefit future amateur satellites. References excerpt 5. Hambly, Richard M. "AMSAT OSCAR E: A New LEO Satellite from AMSAT-NA". The AMSAT Journal 25:3 (May/June 2002) 5-11. 6. Hambly, Richard M. "AMSAT OSCAR-E Project Status Update: A New LEO Satellite from AMSAT-NA". The AMSAT Journal 25:6 (November/December 2002) 14-17. 7. Hambly, Richard M. "AMSAT OSCAR-E Project: Summer 2003 Status Report". The AMSAT Journal 26:4 (July/August 2003) 11-14. 23. U.S. Department of Defense, DoD Space Experiments Review Board (SERB) Home Page. <http://www.safus.hq.af.mil/usa/usal/serb/index.htm>. 24. U.S. Department of Defense, Space Test Program (STP) Home page. <http://www.smcdet12.plk.af.mil/stp/stp.html>. 25. White, Jim. "Re: Re: ICBM Conversion for Civilian Launch". E-mail to AMSAT- BB. August 12, 2003. <http://www.amsat.org/amsat/archive/amsat- bb/200308/msg00351.html>. I know we are accustomed to lies up to the higher ranks! We should not be surprised that some of the AMSAT-NA BOD officers are taking their inspiration at a so good source!!! Just for the record naturally...here is the link www.saloits.com/satellites/AMSAT2003.pdf "-" "It is not the class of license the amateur holds, but the class of the amateur that holds the license." Luc Leblanc VE2DWE Skype VE2DWE www.qsl.net/ve2dwe WAC BASIC CW PHONE SATELLITE --------------------------------- Ahhh...imagining that irresistible "new car" smell? Check outnew cars at Yahoo! Autos.

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Forwarded message
by Peter svoboda 08 May '07

08 May '07

Hi I just forwarded Luc AMSAt-na e-mails as he's having problems getting his message through the remailer. On 8 May 2007 at 11:48, Bob McGwier wrote: > http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/science/nature/6634285.stm > > Bob > N4HY > > -- > Robert W. McGwier, Ph.D. > Center for Communications Research > 805 Bunn Drive > Princeton, NJ 08540 > (609)-924-4600 > Life is like duct tape it has a hard side and a light side and it holds the world together as bad news are depending on what side you are. > Luc Leblanc VE2DWE Skype VE2DWE www.qsl.net/ve2dwe WAC BASIC CW PHONE SATELLITE _________________________________________________ Canada strongly represented Canada will be strongly represented at the Dayton Amsat banquet here is a part of his involvement. Banquet menu excerpt "Prince Edward Blend w/ Yellow Wax Beans, Green Beans and Baby Carrots Sugar Snap Peas w/ Red and Yellow Peppers" "-" "It is not the class of license the amateur holds, but the class of the amateur that holds the license." Luc Leblanc VE2DWE Skype VE2DWE www.qsl.net/ve2dwe WAC BASIC CW PHONE SATELLITE --------------------------------- Ahhh...imagining that irresistible "new car" smell? Check outnew cars at Yahoo! Autos.

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Dayton Banquet
by MARTHA SARAGOVITZ 08 May '07

08 May '07

As of today, 209 people have registered for the AMSAT-TAPR Banquet. Remember - pick up your tickets on Friday at the AMSAT Booth. 73- Martha, AMSAT Manager

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Re: loop yagis
by George Henry 08 May '07

08 May '07

-----Original Message----- >From: "Greg D." <ko6th_greg(a)hotmail.com> >Sent: May 8, 2007 2:22 AM >To: kl7uw(a)acsalaska.net, amsat-bb(a)amsat.org >Subject: [amsat-bb] Re: loop yagis > >Hi Ed, > >I do have a hardline run from the shack, at least for most of the 60' path. >Need some flexible stuff at either end, so that will eat some signal. >You're right, I'm going to loose a lot before it gets there. AARRRRRRRRRRRRRGHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!! It's "LOSE", not "loose" and "losing", not "loosing"!!!!!!!! Must.... switch.... to.... decaf............ ;-)

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Galileo politics
by Bob McGwier 08 May '07

08 May '07

http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/science/nature/6634285.stm Bob N4HY -- Robert W. McGwier, Ph.D. Center for Communications Research 805 Bunn Drive Princeton, NJ 08540 (609)-924-4600

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Re: loop yagis
by Edward Cole 08 May '07

08 May '07

Greg, At 10:40 PM 5/7/2007, Edward Cole wrote: >Greg, > >My experience was with my 144/1268 15w DEMI Tx-converter mounted on >the elevation crossboom with 7-foot of 1/2-inch hardline to a single >45-element loop-yagi. I measured 9.5w at the feed with a Bird meter. After reading what I wrote, I realized this was not an accurate description of what I used on AO-40. This is what I built after my on-air experience to lessen losses. This setup resulted in about 14w to the antenna. I never got the chance to test this on AO-40 as it shutdown by then. What I ran on AO-40 was about 20-feet of LMR-400 from the antenna to the ground below my short roof-top tripod. That resulted in the 15w being attenuated to 9.5w at the antenna. This does show how little it takes in coax loss to reduce 1.2 GHz power delivered to the antenna and the uplink. I bought Ser. No. 102 of DEMI 144/1268 15w AO-40 transmitting converters. My order was placed a year in advance of launch so I got nearly the first production unit. Its a nice piece of equipment but DEMI discontinued it shortly after the demise of AO-40. The 18w PA chip used in it is no longer available. I have a DEMI 1296 15w PA that uses that same device. Hope they hold up as when they fail the equipment will not be reparable. 73, Ed - KL7UW ====================================== BP40IQ 50-MHz - 10-GHz www.kl7uw.com 144-EME: FT-847, mgf-1801, 4x-xpol-20, 185w DUBUS Magazine USA Rep dubususa(a)hotmail.com ======================================

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Re: loop yagis
by Edward Cole 08 May '07

08 May '07

Greg, My experience was with my 144/1268 15w DEMI Tx-converter mounted on the elevation crossboom with 7-foot of 1/2-inch hardline to a single 45-element loop-yagi. I measured 9.5w at the feed with a Bird meter. So I think anyone considering running mode-L uplink should consider the losses to the antenna. 10w in the shack will not do it unless you use a very big dish, since you may only get 1-2w to the dish (using hardline; don't even think 9913 or such for this frequency). Above 432 it is standard practise to locate the equipment close to the antenna so you do not suffer high losses. Directive systems makes a 6-foot loop-yagi with half the gain so one could stack two to get 20 dBi. The M2-23CM35EZ should work well, also. We do not know what the orbit and satellite 1268 antenna/receiver parameters are, so the only approach I have is to use AO-40 experience as a guide. If P3E is more like AO-13 then you get a bit more signal which will not hurt. Let's all remember that the S1 system failed after a very short period, and S2 used a lower gain helix antenna requiring better uplink capabilities. One should always design in a little "wiggle" room in your station. That way you can absorb some lowered performance on the satellite. This is just good engineering. At 08:34 PM 5/7/2007, you wrote: >Hi Ed, > >Yeah, I thought a loop in front of my grill might be too good to be true. >While probably fine for terrestrial work, I only have 10w in the >shack, so for satellite work there's no RF to waste on spillage and side lobes. > >The 12' Directive Systems antennas seem to be big and very well >built. Too much of both, probably. I only have a 4'-5' vertical >turning radius (cross-arm to sloped roof), so mid-span on a 12' boom >isn't going to work. >And it weighs 5 lbs. > >M2 has a 35 element beam (23CM35EZ) with similar specs, but its a >little shorter and weighs half as much. I might be able to squeeze >it in between the rotor and the tower cam. Anybody have any >comparative experience between the two? > >Thanks, > >Greg KO6TH 73, Ed - KL7UW ====================================== BP40IQ 50-MHz - 10-GHz www.kl7uw.com 144-EME: FT-847, mgf-1801, 4x-xpol-20, 185w DUBUS Magazine USA Rep dubususa(a)hotmail.com ======================================

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Re: FO-29 Operation Pause (Fwd from JARL)
by TOFFY 08 May '07

08 May '07

Thank very much. 73s de Toff HS0NNU ----- Original Message ---- From: Mineo Wakita <ei7m-wkt(a)asahi-net.or.jp> To: amsat-bb(a)amsat.org Sent: Saturday, May 5, 2007 4:19:04 PM Subject: [amsat-bb] FO-29 Operation Pause (Fwd from JARL) About "Fuji-3" Present Condition and Operation: (Although the normal operation is checked, the operation is stopped for a while.) It is as a previous report an amateur satellite "Fuji-3" (JAS-2, FO-29, 8J1JCS) of JARL. From 21 April, 2007, although the analog system transponder had stopped, we announce you the subsequent present condition. On 3 May, Thu. 16:00 (UTC), We could check an analog system transponder (JTA) of "Fuji-3" was worked to ON and OFF by command from a GS control office and there was no fault in a command system. On 4 May, Fri., we made turn ON the analog system transponder, and the electric power income and outgo were checked. The rate of the shade was 25%, so the electric power income and outgo turned out that it is in a quite severe state. Since the check of the electric power income and outgo, the battery reconditioning, etc. are worked, we do as stopping the operation of "Fuji-3" for a while. Although we cause users much anxiety, we consent-wish-do. In addition, although it may turn ON temporarily an analog system transponder over Japan during an operation dormant period, please refrain from use of transponder such as a loop test and a communication. Translated by JE9PEL, Mineo Wakita. _______________________________________________ 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 __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com

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Cape-1 decoded thanks
by john heath 08 May '07

08 May '07

Hi, got my first CW telemetry from Cape-1 last night (Sunday) on the 21:50 utc pass over the UK. Strong signal on 435.247+/- Doppler. Object number 31130. K5ULS 1 9d 00 ff ff 00 00 85 ?? Thanks to everyone on the list who has contributed hints and tips. Hope to get data from beacon 2 and 3 on the next few passes. 73 John g7hia

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Helix vs. loopers
by Steve Raas 08 May '07

08 May '07

In reading much of the discussion that has hit the BB lately in regards to antennas I figured Ide toss in my questions to the group. In trying to figure out which style antenna is going to suit my needs best I have a few questions. #1 Is a linear polarized antenna less efficient than a RHCP antenna when trying to receive or transmit to a rhcp signal / receiver? #2 If yes.. in theory how much? #3 In looking @ pre-built helix options for 1.2g I have found the DSH23-12 which is a 23 cm RHCP 12 turn helix 14.5 dBic gain in a machined radome for best weather protection. 1.2-1.3 GHz bandwidth. 50 ohm feed with N (f) connector on 8" backplane. All stainless hardware; Designed for PHASE 3D uplink operation. Wide bandwidth actually covers from 900 - 1600 MHz ( copied verbatium from the www.directivesystems.com website. In looking at the specs of this helix, it seems it may not have the desired gain for P3E or others. In 'theroy' is it possible to make a 24 turn helix , and if so would I be correct in thinking that double the turns would provide at or near 3.0 db of additional gain? #4 If yes to question 3 would this antenna be @ or near double the physical length? In a email I sent to Dave @ Directive he told me that the loopers he has can be arranged for vert/linear or horizontal polarization, so I do think that a looper although a great antenna may not be the best single antenna solution for 1.2 Uplink. Thoughts, Ideas & comments please. -Steve Raas N2JDQ FN20vg

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WTB: Icom IC-1275 1.2ghz transceiver
by Jan Robbins 08 May '07

08 May '07

For a friend, I am seeking a new or mint Icom IC-1275H 1.2ghz transceiver. Pse email info and photos. Many tks to all es vy 73! Jan N0JR

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CAPE-1 CW ,Heard ¡
by EB3SA - Carles 07 May '07

07 May '07

22:35 utc Orbit 275 59 CW Heard Max. elev. 59º 73´s -- Carles Roy eb3sa(a)eb3sa.com www.eb3sa.com

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L band antenna
by w7lrd＠comcast.net 07 May '07

07 May '07

Hello (again) Not wanting to reinvent the wheel and with multiple options it's not as easy as I thought. I built a dual L/S helix feed (untested) for my four foot primestar. I'm considering long loop yagis, Homebrew a couple of long L band helix antennas (VE3NPC). Then if I can figure out how to aim it there's my 12 TVRO. I'm trying to generate more discussion on this issue. See you at Seapac -- 73 Bob W7LRD AMSAT member 28498 Seattle

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Re: Yaesu G5500 separation kit
by Joe Leikhim 07 May '07

07 May '07

While we are on the subject. With respect to the standard (No seperation kit) arrangement, I note that a major difference between the G5400 and G5500 is the bracket between the AZ and EL rotators. In the G5400 it is an "L" bracket, and in the G5500 it is extended to a sort of "J" or "U" bracket, adding two bolts to the AZ rotator casing. The G5400 has bosses for the additional bolts. Has anyone made this modification? Are the G5500 brackets available? -- 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: loop yagis
by Edward Cole 07 May '07

07 May '07

For what is worth, my two 45-element loop-yagis give gain of 23 dBi. They are 12-foot long and spaced about 16-inches apart. They are sold by Directive Systems. A loop fed element in front of a 32-inch BBQ dish will not have anywhere near this gain and have many large side lobes. A dish needs to be >10 wavelength to exhibit nice clean beam pattern (23cm *10 = 230 cm or about 7.5 feet). I know many satellite folks are using a 4-foot dish so on transmit only this may be sufficient, though the beam will not be nice and waste much radiation in other than the desired direction. I used one of the loop-yagis (20-dBi) on AO-40 with 9.5w with a marginal uplink signal. Either 15w or more antenna gain was indicated to produce an SSB signal comparable to mode US. of course P3E and Eagle requirements may not be the same as AO-40. This is the best we can do without precise knowledge of the satellite parameters. At 03:50 PM 5/6/2007, Greg D. wrote: >I need a good uplink antenna for the new birds, and have no real >space on the boom to add a yagi. This sounds like what I need; do >you have any pictures? Also, more details on how you do the >filtering to keep from frying the 2.4 preamp! > >I have a screen-lined grill dish, with a canned helix feed to a >Khune preamp. See: http://home.jps.net/~gregd/Dsc00201.jpg. Would >I just put a single 1-wavelength loop around the outside of the >helix at about the focal point? That would be right at the front of the can... > >Greg KO6TH > > > >----Original Message Follows---- >From: "kc6uqh" <kc6uqh(a)cox.net> >Reply-To: kc6uqh <kc6uqh(a)cox.net> >To: <w7lrd(a)comcast.net>, <amsat-bb(a)amsat.org> >Subject: [amsat-bb] Re: loop yagis >Date: Sat, 5 May 2007 23:19:29 -0700 > >Bob, >For ATV I have used a Conifer BBQ grill type 2.4 GHz antenna with a Loop for >1.2 GHz in front of the 2.4 GHz feed. The 1.2 side has plenty of return >signal in the order of 18 dBi for ATV work. I haven't seen a loop yagi that >will touch it in performance. I run full duplex with filters on both >frequencies 1253.25 receive and 2441.5 transmit with 10 W. I am able to work >the W6ATN repeater from 40 + miles. > >Art >KC6UQH >----- Original Message ----- >From: <w7lrd(a)comcast.net> >To: <amsat-bb(a)amsat.org> >Sent: Saturday, May 05, 2007 4:13 PM >Subject: [amsat-bb] loop yagis > > > > Hello > > What is the consensus regarding loop yagi antennas for L band uplink. I > > have 10 watts available from an IC1271 before the coax. > > > > -- > > 73 Bob W7LRD > > AMSAT member 28498 > > Seattle > > _______________________________________________ > > 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 > >_________________________________________________________________ >Download Messenger. Join the i'm Initiative. Help make a difference >today. http://im.live.com/messenger/im/home/?source=TAGHM_APR07 > > > >_______________________________________________ >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 73, Ed - KL7UW ====================================== BP40IQ 50-MHz - 10-GHz www.kl7uw.com 144-EME: FT-847, mgf-1801, 4x-xpol-20, 185w DUBUS Magazine USA Rep dubususa(a)hotmail.com ======================================

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Possible Roommate Slot Available @ Dayton
by Eric Rosenberg 07 May '07

07 May '07

Due to a variety of odd circumstances, I may have room for another (i.e., second) person available at the Doubletree Hotel, three blocks from the Crowne Plaza in Downtown Dayton. It's for Friday and Saturday night, for a total of $125 If you're interested, let me know ASAP! Eric W3DQ Washington, DC

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Yaesu G5500 separation kit
by Stargate 07 May '07

07 May '07

Can anyone tell me what the Yaesu G-5500 separation kit entails? Any pictures anywhere? I've checked AES, HRO, ect... but nobody shows a picture. Thanks, RoD KD0XX A good friend will come and bail you out of jail, A TRUE friend will be sitting next to you saying..... "DAMN THAT WAS FUN"

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My Web Page
by Steve Raas 07 May '07

07 May '07

Good evening, In between working sats, working Terrestrial ssb/cw and house duties.. I have been slowly constructing a web page. Its nothing formal, just a look into my operations here in FN20VG. I have included an up to date Sat QSL Gallery, as well as my current Sat log. I would really like to get some input on the site, and have a form for comments, sked requests ect. The URL is http://n2jdq2007.tripod.com/ <javascript:OpenWindow('http://n2jdq2007.tripod.com/')> Thanks! -Steve Raas N2JDQ FN20vg

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ebay helix feed
by w7lrd＠comcast.net 06 May '07

06 May '07

Hello I have a 5 1/2 turn S band helix feed on ebay. For those interested. http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&ih=001&sspagename=STRK%3AMESE… I am planning to be at the AMSAT booth in Seaside Or. next month. If you are there stop by and say hello. -- 73 Bob W7LRD AMSAT member 28498 Seattle

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Icom PCR1500 for satellite
by john heath 06 May '07

06 May '07

Hi, does anyone know if the ic-1500 receiver can be set up to do Doppler tracking? The icom leaflet does not mention it. thanks John g7hia

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CAPE1 alive again
by OZ1MY 06 May '07

06 May '07

CAPE-1 recordings from Friday until nowHi all, Just heard CAPE1 alive on pass with AOS 0851 UTC here in Copenhagen. Very good signals S-9 in USB It was on during the whole pass. 73 de OZ1MY/Ib

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Eagle Prototype UHF Receiver Powered Up, Testing Commences
by JoAnne Maenpaa 06 May '07

06 May '07

Good morning all, Below is an AMSAT News Service message which may be of general interest in addition to its distribution via the ANS list. -- 73 de JoAnne K9JKM k9jkm(a)amsat.org SB SAT @ AMSAT $ANS-126.01 Eagle Prototype UHF Receiver Powered Up, Testing Commences AMSAT News Service Bulletin 126.01 >From AMSAT HQ SILVER SPRING, MD. May 6, 2007 To All RADIO AMATEURS BID: $ANS-126.01 Jim Sanford, WB4GCS, Eagle Project Manager, has good news this week. Jim reported the completion of construction of the first prototype of the Eagle 70cm Uplink Receiver. The receiver has been powered up with testing and evaluation starting on May 5. The receiver was designed by John Stephensen, KD6OZH. Juan Rivera, WA6HTP and the Project Oscar Team implemented the design and produced the first prototype. Juan and John have provided extensive documentation on the receiver design and construction which is available on AMSAT's EaglePedia. See: http://www.amsat.org/amsat-new/eagle/EaglePedia/index.php/U-Band_Receiver Support for the CAN-Do! command bus interface was provided by Stephen, KC0FTQ. For more information check out EaglePedia: http://www.amsat.org/amsat-new/eagle/EaglePedia/index.php/Category:CanDo John described his receiver design, "This is a key component of the Mode B linear transponder and provides higher dynamic range than Phase 3 satellite receivers. Our 70 cm band is shared and this mini- mizes interference from the military radiolocation service and provides improved performance for users in the amateur radio service". Juan wrote, "Look for more details on my blogs on EaglePedia over the weekend. My special thanks to everyone who made this possible. It was a team effort from beginning to end." Jim concluded, "I wish to express my thanks and gratitude to the entire team for reaching this significant Eagle milestone!" [ANS thanks Jim, WB4GCS for the above information] /EX

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2007 AMSAT Space Symposium and Annual Meeting - Call for papers
by JoAnne Maenpaa 06 May '07

06 May '07

Good morning all, Below is an AMSAT News Service message which may be of general interest in addition to its distribution via the ANS list. -- 73 de JoAnne K9JKM k9jkm(a)amsat.org SB SAT @ AMSAT $ANS-126.08 2007 AMSAT Space Symposium and Annual Meeting - Call for papers AMSAT News Service Bulletin 126.08 >From AMSAT HQ SILVER SPRING, MD. May 6, 2007 To All RADIO AMATEURS BID: $ANS-126.08 This is the first call for papers for the 2007 AMSAT Space Symposium and Annual Meeting to be held October 25-28, 2007 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Proposals for papers, symposium presentations, and poster presentations Are invited on any topic of interest to the amateur satellite program. An emphasis for this year is an educational outreach to middle and high School students. In particular, papers on the following topics are solicited: + Students & Education + ARISS + AO-51 + P3E + Eagle + Other satellite-related topics. We request a one-page abstract by June 1, 2007. Camera ready copy on paper or in electronic form will be due by September 1, 2007 for inclusion in the printed symposium proceedings. Papers received after this date will not be included in the printed proceedings. Abstracts and papers should be sent to: Daniel Schultz N8FGV by e-mail to: n8fgv(a)amsat.org. [ANS thanks the AMSAT 2007 Symposium Committee for the above information] /EX

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Re: CAPE1 alive again
by Mineo Wakita 06 May '07

06 May '07

CAPE-1 435.2474, CW May 6, 11:46-11:58 UTC, 2007 May 6, 20:46-20:58 JST, 2007 Max ele, 25 deg http://www.ne.jp/asahi/hamradio/je9pel/70506cap.wav de JE9PEL, Mineo Wakita

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loop yagis
by w7lrd＠comcast.net 06 May '07

06 May '07

Hello What is the consensus regarding loop yagi antennas for L band uplink. I have 10 watts available from an IC1271 before the coax. -- 73 Bob W7LRD AMSAT member 28498 Seattle

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GO-32 Curiosity Question
by Bruce Semple 06 May '07

06 May '07

I seem to need two different "audio drive levels" when working with the GO-32 bird. When I am just requesting a file to be downloaded I can use one setting. However -- when I go to upload a file -- I need to increase my audio drive significantly -- It appears that I am talking to two different "TNCs" aboard GO-32 -- One handles the file download requests -- and there is a different one that handles the uploads. ... Is this a correct assumption? Just curious -- Bruce WA3SWJ

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Q. for antenna experts!
by Jeff Kelly 05 May '07

05 May '07

On another list for High Altitude Balloons a question came up on installing an 802.11 system on board and what antenna would be best on the balloon. Circular polarization came up. Of course low cost - commercially available was key also. Any suggestions on the balloon side for 2.4? I have seen low cost circular patch antennas for 2.4. Is that a good pattern for up to a 100,000 ft source? Guess the balloon side should be LHCP? The balloon payload would be thrown around and spinning in flight. Thanks for any ideas. Jeff KT2K

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FO-29 Operation Pause (Fwd from JARL)
by Mineo Wakita 05 May '07

05 May '07

About "Fuji-3" Present Condition and Operation: (Although the normal operation is checked, the operation is stopped for a while.) It is as a previous report an amateur satellite "Fuji-3" (JAS-2, FO-29, 8J1JCS) of JARL. From 21 April, 2007, although the analog system transponder had stopped, we announce you the subsequent present condition. On 3 May, Thu. 16:00 (UTC), We could check an analog system transponder (JTA) of "Fuji-3" was worked to ON and OFF by command from a GS control office and there was no fault in a command system. On 4 May, Fri., we made turn ON the analog system transponder, and the electric power income and outgo were checked. The rate of the shade was 25%, so the electric power income and outgo turned out that it is in a quite severe state. Since the check of the electric power income and outgo, the battery reconditioning, etc. are worked, we do as stopping the operation of "Fuji-3" for a while. Although we cause users much anxiety, we consent-wish-do. In addition, although it may turn ON temporarily an analog system transponder over Japan during an operation dormant period, please refrain from use of transponder such as a loop test and a communication. Translated by JE9PEL, Mineo Wakita.

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Happy Birthday Hamsat
by Prathap Kumar 05 May '07

05 May '07

Wishing HAMSAT a very Happy 2nd birthday and a very long life. Best 73 Pop VU2POP

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CP4 live decoded
by Mineo Wakita 05 May '07

05 May '07

CP4 437.323, 1k2 USB May 5, 13:17-13:30 UTC, 2007 May 5, 22:17-22:30 JST, 2007 Max ele, 37 deg http://www.ne.jp/asahi/hamradio/je9pel/70505cp4.wav http://www.ne.jp/asahi/hamradio/je9pel/70505mix.jpg http://www.ne.jp/asahi/hamradio/je9pel/70505kis.jpg http://www.ne.jp/asahi/hamradio/je9pel/70505hyp.kss de JE9PEL, Mineo Wakita

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Re: FO-29
by Mineo Wakita 05 May '07

05 May '07

Yes, GS of JARL passed at last some command to FO-29, now use only for examination and only over Japan. Tomorrow, JARL will comment the present condition of FO-29, so I will translate it and post it to amsat-bb. de JE9PEL, Mineo Wakita

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Re: FO-29
by Andrew Glasbrenner 04 May '07

04 May '07

Or is there a >more simple approach at play? > >73, Bruce >VE9QRP I'm willing to bet they just turn the telemetry downlink on manually, then shut it off before LOS. 73, Drew KO4MA

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Re: FO-29
by Mineo Wakita 04 May '07

04 May '07

Sorry, I don't understand about GIS technology or GIS modules. de JE9PEL, Mineo Wakita

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CP-4 telemetry May 04, 2007
by Mike Rupprecht 04 May '07

04 May '07

Hi, just heard over Europe at 19:21 UTC ctrl: 3 {UI} PID: F0 {No L3} Frame Bytes: 24 [Payload Bytes: 7] from N6CP to N6CP: 1 > 04 43 4F 4D 4D 20 42 .COMM B ____________________________________________________________________________ ____ ctrl: 3 {UI} PID: F0 {No L3} Frame Bytes: 116 [Payload Bytes: 99] from N6CP to N6CP: 1 > 01 FA 30 0B 0B 19 D3 02 07 03 50 A9 A2 AC C0 BF 0F 1F 02 80 21 > BD 60 5C C2 95 01 00 09 A0 22 7E 8A BD 99 03 02 03 89 45 F5 41 > EA C5 CC 01 01 03 69 9B C8 C7 BF 00 05 B8 A2 B8 B9 AB 10 11 61 > 0B 0E 04 01 77 89 88 BA BA 83 C7 6A F4 29 00 05 EB 8B C7 6A 81 > F4 FF FF C1 EC 03 01 00 00 66 26 08 61 01 27 2A 2B 5D 06 ____________________________________________________________________________ ____ 20:56 UTC 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 29 31 0C 2D 03 92 02 07 04 56 9B D1 E2 C0 92 04 00 03 6C 21 > BC CD CB C1 8E 01 00 09 94 28 BE CA BD 93 03 02 03 79 54 E5 41 > D9 C4 90 00 00 03 61 99 ED F0 C0 00 04 B8 9A B8 B8 A6 11 11 61 > 0C 03 0C 01 6E 7F 7F B9 B9 83 C7 68 F6 BA FF FB EA 83 C7 68 81 > F7 BB FF B2 EC 03 01 00 00 26 26 08 6B 01 27 2C 2D 5C CD ____________________________________________________________________________ ____ 21:01 UTC ctrl: 3 {UI} PID: F0 {No L3} Frame Bytes: 24 [Payload Bytes: 7] from N6CP to N6CP: 1 > 04 43 4F 4D 4D 20 42 .COMM B ____________________________________________________________________________ ____ ctrl: 3 {UI} PID: F0 {No L3} Frame Bytes: 116 [Payload Bytes: 99] from N6CP to N6CP: 1 > 01 2C 31 0C 33 01 D2 02 07 03 4D 97 98 A3 C0 BD 4A 29 02 84 21 > AB 55 52 C2 9A 01 00 09 A3 1D 71 7D BD 9E 03 02 03 8B 57 F7 41 > EC C4 CD 05 13 03 72 A1 D0 CC C0 00 04 B8 A3 B8 B9 AE 11 10 61 > 0C 09 03 01 78 89 88 BA BA 83 C7 6C F3 21 00 FD EA 8B C7 6A 81 > F4 FF FF B2 EC 03 01 00 00 66 26 08 5F 01 27 29 2B 5D 10 last frame shows the following real values: CAPE Telemetry *** Seq No: 12588 [ RTC: 12:51:01 ] ####################################################### ------ JP5 SIDE PANEL -Y AXIS ------ Solar Panel Volts : 4,94 V Solar Panel Curr : 3,68 mA Peak Power Track : 12,87 mA Magnetorquer Curr : 5,51 mA Magnetometer A : 77,00 magnetometer B : 151,00 internal Temp : -16,51 °C external Temp : -18,49 °C FPP 3V : 3,01 V ------ JP6 SIDE PANEL -X AXIS ------ Solar Panel Volts : 4,45 V Solar Panel Curr : 136,03 mA Peak Power Track : 75,37 mA Magnetorquer Curr : 3,68 mA Magnetometer A : 132,00 magnetometer B : 171,00 internal Temp : 0,00 °C external Temp : 1,02 °C FPP 3V : 3,04 V ------ JP7 SIDE PANEL +Z AXIS ------ Solar Panel Volts : 3,62 V Solar Panel Curr : 1,84 mA Peak Power Track : 0,00 mA Magnetorquer Curr : 16,54 mA Magnetometer A : 163,00 magnetometer B : 29,00 internal Temp : -8,09 °C external Temp : -10,95 °C FPP 3V : 2,96 V ------ JP8 SIDE PANEL +X AXIS ------ Solar Panel Volts : 3,72 V Solar Panel Curr : 5,51 mA Peak Power Track : 3,68 mA Magnetorquer Curr : 5,51 mA Magnetometer A : 139,00 magnetometer B : 87,00 internal Temp : -30,30 °C external Temp : -29,01 °C FPP 3V : 3,07 V ------ JP9 SIDE PANEL -Z AXIS ------ Solar Panel Volts : 4,82 V Solar Panel Curr : 9,19 mA Peak Power Track : 34,93 mA Magnetorquer Curr : 5,51 mA Magnetometer A : 114,00 magnetometer B : 161,00 internal Temp : -25,42 °C external Temp : -24,87 °C FPP 3V : 3,01 V ------ CDH DAQ ---------------------- RF Amp A Curr : 0,00 mA RF Amp B Curr : 36,76 mA CDH RegPow 3V : 2,89 V RF Amp Temp : -18,49 °C CommA RegPow 3V : 2,89 V CommB RegPow 3V : 2,90 V VSUM : 4,09 V ------ POWER -------------------- CDH Curr : 31,25 mA SP A Curr : 29,41 mA SP B Curr : 22,06 mA Comm A Curr : 16,54 mA Comm B Curr : 5,51 mA Payload Curr : 9,19 mA CDH Power Temp : -9,79 °C Comm A Pow Temp : -13,56 °C Comm B Pow Temp : -13,35 °C 3V Side Panel A : 2,92 V 3V Side Panel B : 2,92 V ------ BATTERY A ---------------- Protection Byte : 10000011 Status Byte : 11000111 Voltage : 4,22 V Temperature : -13,00 °C Current : 20,00 mA accumulated Curr : -1344,75 mAh ------ BATTERY B ---------------- Protection Byte : 10001011 Status Byte : 11000111 voltage : 4,14 V Temperature : -12,00 °C Current : -5,00 mA accumulated Curr : -1235,50 mAh ------ CDH ---------------------- CDH Status Byte : 00000011 CDH Current State : 00000001 CDH Reset Count : 0,00 ------ COMM --------------------- Statusbyte : 01100110 CC1000 Cal Reg : 38,00 CC1000 Pow Reg : 8,00 CC1000 max RSSI : 95,00 ------ PAYLOAD ----------------- Statusbyte : 1,00 RTC Temp : -11,00 °C Face Temp : -9,00 °C URC Temp : -7,00 V URC Voltage : 4,45 V 73, Mike DK3WN

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Boy Scout Special Event Saturday, May 5
by George Henry 04 May '07

04 May '07

I will be running a satellite communications demo for the Boy Scout Camporall on Saturday, May 5. This is a weekend-long mini-Jamboree for Scouts from NE Illinois, held at the historic Sandwich Fairgrounds in Sandwich, Illinois (EN51qp, not exactly rare, sorry...) and more than 1000 Scouts are expected to attend. 2 years ago the satellite station was a huge hit when Mike Fowles got on the air from the ISS to say "Hi" to the Scouts. I will try to be on all of the active voice birds between 14:00 and 20:00 UTC, signing K9BSA. George, KA3HSW

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AMSAT Awards
by Bruce 04 May '07

04 May '07

Awards this week are: We would like to welcome the following to the satellite community. They have made their first satellite contact and are now members of the AMSAT Satellite Communicators Club. Joaquim das Virgens Neto, PS7JN AMSAT Communication Achievement Award Joe Prokop, KC8RAN, #449 Joaquim das Virgens Neto, PS7JN, #450 Steve Raas, N2JDQ, #451 South Africa AMSAT Communication Achievement Award Joe Prokop, KC8RAN, #US108 To see all the awards visit http://www.amsat.org or http://www.amsatnet.com Bruce Paige, KK5DO AMSAT Director Contests and Awards ARRL Awards Manager (WAS, 5BWAS, VUCC), VE Houston AMSAT Net - Wed 0100z on W0KIE Intelsat Americas, T1, 6.8Mhz Also streaming MP3 at http://www.amsatnet.com

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FO-29 Telem
by Steve Raas 04 May '07

04 May '07

If the telem is in CW, I will make a Dedicated effort to rx it ( provided I can hear it ) and post the results here on the BB.. I love this sat.. and I will do anything I can do to help. -Steve Raas N2JDQ FN20vg

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FO-29 telemetry May 4
by Mineo Wakita 04 May '07

04 May '07

FO-29 435.795 MHz, CW Examination use only JARL over Japan May 4, 04:51-05:11 UTC, 2007 May 4, 13:51-14:11 JST, 2007 Max ele, 60 deg Received JM1WBB Analyzed JE9PEL HI HI A6 C3 88 D5 8F F9 05 25 00 24 6A 54 7E 64 99 9A B1 5F B0 B0 B6 B4 B0 Main Relay ON : DCM ON SRAM ON : Packet OFF JTA ON : JTD OFF GAS ON : SAS ON : UVC ON UVC Level 1 : PCU Mode AUTO PCU level 1 : Battery Mode TRIC Battery Logic TRIC : Digitalker Mode OFF : UVC ACT/PAS PAS CPU RUN/RESET RUN : Spin Period 8356.0 [msec] Sun Angle 72.5 [deg] GAS-Z 51960.8 [nT] GAS-X 41176.5 [nT] Solar Panel Current 1235.3 [mA] Battery Current -40.0 [mA] Battery Voltage 16.5 [V] Battery Middle Voltage 7.4 [V] Bus Voltage 17.4 [V] Analog Tx Power 519.4 [mW] Structure Temp. 1 13.5 [C] Structure Temp. 2 13.5 [C] Structure Temp. 3 11.2 [C] Structure Temp. 4 12.0 [C] Battery Cell Temp. 13.5 [C] --------------------------------------------- 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: May 4, 2007 ---------------------------------------------

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Re: Second transponder on AO-51 at field day
by George Henry 04 May '07

04 May '07

I pleaded with the ARRL to implement this rule for several years, and each time, was told that it would discourage 1st-timers from even attempting to make a satellite contact. (?????!!!!) I guess someone in Newington finally saw the light.... George, KA3HSW -----Original Message----- >From: Andrew Glasbrenner <glasbrenner(a)mindspring.com> >Sent: May 4, 2007 9:41 AM >To: kk5do(a)arrl.net, John Price <n4qwf1(a)gmail.com>, amsat-bb(a)amsat.org >Subject: [amsat-bb] Re: Second transponder on AO-51 at field day > >The new ARRL rule change I spearheaded may be confusing the issue. It states "7.3.7.1 Stations are limited to one (1) completed QSO on any single channel FM satellite." so it is really the same as the AMSAT rules. I'm not really sure why this hadn't been addressed previously given the chaos on the FM satellites on Field Day, but I'm glad it's fixed now. Hopefully it will make a difference. > >Part of the decision to run the L/U repeater concurrently was based on the desire to provide a mode that encouraged and rewarded a slightly more difficult setup with a less crowded repeater, while still accommodating normal V/U ops. > >73, Drew KO4MA >AMSAT-NA VP, Ops >

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Latest Banquet Count
by MARTHA SARAGOVITZ 04 May '07

04 May '07

At this time, we have 183 people registered for the AMSAT-TAPR Dayton Banquet. 73- Martha

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Re: Second transponder on AO-51 at field day
by Andrew Glasbrenner 04 May '07

04 May '07

The new ARRL rule change I spearheaded may be confusing the issue. It states "7.3.7.1 Stations are limited to one (1) completed QSO on any single channel FM satellite." so it is really the same as the AMSAT rules. I'm not really sure why this hadn't been addressed previously given the chaos on the FM satellites on Field Day, but I'm glad it's fixed now. Hopefully it will make a difference. Part of the decision to run the L/U repeater concurrently was based on the desire to provide a mode that encouraged and rewarded a slightly more difficult setup with a less crowded repeater, while still accommodating normal V/U ops. 73, Drew KO4MA AMSAT-NA VP, Ops -----Original Message----- >From: Bruce <kk5do(a)arrl.net> >Sent: May 3, 2007 11:47 PM >To: John Price <n4qwf1(a)gmail.com>, amsat-bb(a)amsat.org >Subject: [amsat-bb] Re: Second transponder on AO-51 at field day > >I don't know where you got the idea you could not make a contact on each >transponder of AO-51. If you look at the rules below, which appear in >the Official AMSAT Field Day Rules, it specifically states "EACH >SATELLITE TRANSPONDER is considered to be a separate band." That means >if both transponders are turned on for AO-51, then you can have "ONE" >contact on each "single-channel FM satellite". There are two-channels, >thus one contact on each for a total of two. > >73...bruce >AMSAT Director of Contests and Awards > >from official rules > >snip... > >- Each phone, CW, and digital segment ON EACH SATELLITE TRANSPONDER is >considered to be a separate band. > >- CW and digital (RTTY, PSK-31, etc.) contacts count THREE points each. > >- Only one contact is allowed via each single-channel FM satellite, >AO-27 (1 phone), SO-41 (1 phone), SO-50 (1 phone), AO-51 (1 phone >regardless of mode; PBBS-see Pacsats below), ISS (1 phone and 1 >digital), PCSat (I, II, etc.) (1 digital), etc. > >snip... > > > >John Price wrote: >> If you have all ready received this please excuse the dupe. I never >> saw it in my mailbox from amsat-bb so I don't know if it got >> forwarded. I sent it to you and the bbs. I should have received it >> back but never did. Thanks >> >> I read the article in the journal concerning field 2007. I understand >> that on the FM satellites only one contact is allowed for credit. Last >> year when AO-51 was configured for the QRP operation on the second >> transponder we were allowed two contacts via AO-51. Since the decision >> has been made to use Mode-L on this second transponder why not allow >> two contacts again this year? I see no reason for field day stations >> to make the effort on Mode-L if they can get there one credit on mode >> V/u. I guess there is a valid reason for the Mode-L on field day. I >> would guess it would be to motivate stations to use it. Just my >> thoughts for your consideration. >> >> 73's << John >> >> > >-- > >Bruce Paige, KK5DO > >AMSAT Director Contests and Awards > >ARRL Awards Manager (WAS, 5BWAS, VUCC), VE > >Houston AMSAT Net - Wed 0100z on W0KIE Intelsat Americas, T1, 6.2/6.8Mhz >Also streaming MP3 at http://www.amsatnet.com > >Latest satellite news on the ARRL Audio News >http://www.arrl.org >_______________________________________________ >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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LIBERTAD-1 telemetry May 4
by Mineo Wakita 04 May '07

04 May '07

LIBERTAD-1 437.399 MHz, 1k2 AFSK May 4, 13:24-13:38 UTC, 2007 May 4, 22:24-22:38 JST, 2007 Max ele, 31 deg 5K3L>5K3USA,BEACON [05/04/07 22:34:57] <UI C>: A00O23C23I23P22R-4_LIBERTAD_1COL_B:243AA 5K3L>5K3USA,BEACON [05/04/07 22:35:00] <UI C>: A00O23C23I23P22R-4_LIBERTAD_1COL_B:243AA 5K3L>5K3USA,BEACON [05/04/07 22:35:02] <UI C>: A00O23C23I23P22R-4_LIBERTAD_1COL_B:243AA 5K3L>5K3USA,BEACON [05/04/07 22:35:04] <UI C>: A00O23C23I23P22R-4_LIBERTAD_1COL_B:243AA 5K3L>5K3USA,BEACON [05/04/07 22:35:06] <UI C>: A00O23C23I23P22R-4_LIBERTAD_1COL_B:243AA A00 Temp 1 = 00 [C] (dead) O23 Temp 2 = 23 [C] C23 Temp 3 = 23 [C} I23 Temp 4 = 23 [C] P22 Temp 5 = 22 [C] R-1 Temp 6 = -4 [C] _LIBERTAD_1COL_ Name of Satellite B:243AA Number of transmitted beacons --------------------------------------------- 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: May 4, 2007 ---------------------------------------------

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Libertad-1 telemetry May 04, 2007
by Mike Rupprecht 04 May '07

04 May '07

Hi, 20070504104127: fm 5K3L to 5K3USA via BEACON ctl UI^ pid F0 20070504104127: A00O55C99I55P53R11_LIBERTAD_1COL_B:241AA 20070504104129: fm 5K3L to 5K3USA via BEACON ctl UI^ pid F0 20070504104129: A00O55C99I55P53R11_LIBERTAD_1COL_B:241AA 20070504104131: fm 5K3L to 5K3USA via BEACON ctl UI^ pid F0 20070504104131: A00O55C99I55P53R11_LIBERTAD_1COL_B:241AA 20070504104134: fm 5K3L to 5K3USA via BEACON ctl UI^ pid F0 20070504104134: A00O55C99I55P53R11_LIBERTAD_1COL_B:241AA 20070504121319: fm 5K3L to 5K3USA via BEACON ctl UI^ pid F0 20070504121319: A00O66C10I77P00R-4_LIBERTAD_1COL_B:242AA 20070504121321: fm 5K3L to 5K3USA via BEACON ctl UI^ pid F0 20070504121321: A00O66C10I77P00R-4_LIBERTAD_1COL_B:242AA 20070504121323: fm 5K3L to 5K3USA via BEACON ctl UI^ pid F0 20070504121323: A00O66C10I77P00R-4_LIBERTAD_1COL_B:242AA 73, Mike DK3WN

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WA7IRW as VP2V on AO-51
by herr＠ridgenet.net 04 May '07

04 May '07

A heads up, Greg, WA7IRW will be operating at the British Virgin Islands as VP2V/WA7IRW starting 5 May and ending 18 May. He expects to try AO-51 ops typically in the afternoon / evening hours passes as they will be sailing in the morning hours. He will be using a FT857 and an aArrow antenna from the sail boat. QSL to WA7IRW. 73 Mike WA6ARA

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IO-26 MBL
by Mineo Wakita 04 May '07

04 May '07

IO-26 MBL 435.791 MHz, USB May 4, 06:56-07:09 UTC, 2007 May 4, 15:56-16:09 JST, 2007 Max ele, 21 deg +10V Battery Bus : 10.73 V Battery Out Current: 37.80 mA Base Temp : 11.30 C TX Power : 0.00 NC +5V RX Bus : 4.92 V +8.5V RX Bus : 8.36 V +10V RX Bus : 10.23 V --------------------------------------------- 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: May 4, 2007 ---------------------------------------------

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Re: Second transponder on AO-51 at field day
by Bruce 04 May '07

04 May '07

I don't know where you got the idea you could not make a contact on each transponder of AO-51. If you look at the rules below, which appear in the Official AMSAT Field Day Rules, it specifically states "EACH SATELLITE TRANSPONDER is considered to be a separate band." That means if both transponders are turned on for AO-51, then you can have "ONE" contact on each "single-channel FM satellite". There are two-channels, thus one contact on each for a total of two. 73...bruce AMSAT Director of Contests and Awards from official rules snip... - Each phone, CW, and digital segment ON EACH SATELLITE TRANSPONDER is considered to be a separate band. - CW and digital (RTTY, PSK-31, etc.) contacts count THREE points each. - Only one contact is allowed via each single-channel FM satellite, AO-27 (1 phone), SO-41 (1 phone), SO-50 (1 phone), AO-51 (1 phone regardless of mode; PBBS-see Pacsats below), ISS (1 phone and 1 digital), PCSat (I, II, etc.) (1 digital), etc. snip... John Price wrote: > If you have all ready received this please excuse the dupe. I never > saw it in my mailbox from amsat-bb so I don't know if it got > forwarded. I sent it to you and the bbs. I should have received it > back but never did. Thanks > > I read the article in the journal concerning field 2007. I understand > that on the FM satellites only one contact is allowed for credit. Last > year when AO-51 was configured for the QRP operation on the second > transponder we were allowed two contacts via AO-51. Since the decision > has been made to use Mode-L on this second transponder why not allow > two contacts again this year? I see no reason for field day stations > to make the effort on Mode-L if they can get there one credit on mode > V/u. I guess there is a valid reason for the Mode-L on field day. I > would guess it would be to motivate stations to use it. Just my > thoughts for your consideration. > > 73's << John > > -- Bruce Paige, KK5DO AMSAT Director Contests and Awards ARRL Awards Manager (WAS, 5BWAS, VUCC), VE Houston AMSAT Net - Wed 0100z on W0KIE Intelsat Americas, T1, 6.2/6.8Mhz Also streaming MP3 at http://www.amsatnet.com Latest satellite news on the ARRL Audio News http://www.arrl.org

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Libertad telemetry
by Mike Rupprecht 04 May '07

04 May '07

All, 20070503224639: fm 5K3L to 5K3USA via BEACON ctl UI^ pid F0 - 20070503224639: A00O24C24I24P21R-6_LIBERTAD_1COL_B:234AA 20070503224641: fm 5K3L to 5K3USA via BEACON ctl UI^ pid F0 - 20070503224641: A00O24C24I24P21R-6_LIBERTAD_1COL_B:234AA 20070503224644: fm 5K3L to 5K3USA via BEACON ctl UI^ pid F0 - 20070503224644: A00O24C24I24P21R-6_LIBERTAD_1COL_B:234AA 20070503224646: fm 5K3L to 5K3USA via BEACON ctl UI^ pid F0 - 20070503224646: A00O24C24I24P21R-6_LIBERTAD_1COL_B:234AA 20070503224648: fm 5K3L to 5K3USA via BEACON ctl UI^ pid F0 - 20070503224648: A00O24C24I24P21R-6_LIBERTAD_1COL_B:234AA 73, Mike DK3WN

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Looking to Trade
by Steve Raas 04 May '07

04 May '07

Hello every one, I figured I'd toss this offer out.. I am looking for a 2m DCI Filter, preferably with 'n' connectors & a 435 DCI filter 'n' connectors a must. I have to trade a Uniden HR2600 10m all mode radio in good operating condx. If your interested and only have one filter we could surely work out a reasonable exchange. I never use the 10m radio. and I'd love to see it go to good use. Thanks for reading -Steve Raas N2JDQ FN20vg

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Preamp
by Jeff Davis 04 May '07

04 May '07

A friend of mine asked me today for a recommendation for a preamp to use with a handheld and Arrow antenna for AO-51. Since I don't generally use the FM sats I couldn't make a recommendation but thought I would ask here. Thanks, 73, -- Jeff, KE9V

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WTB: M2 436CP42UG and M2 2MCP22
by Stargate 04 May '07

04 May '07

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 within the next few weeks, I guess I will have to place an order. Please let me know what you have and asking price. Thanks, RoD KD0XX A good friend will come and bail you out of jail, A TRUE friend will be sitting next to you saying..... "DAMN THAT WAS FUN"

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A thought concerning AO-51 and field day
by John Price 03 May '07

03 May '07

Field Day station K4CQ Lynchburg Amateur Radio Club I read the article in the journal concerning field 2007. I understand that on the FM satellites only one contact is allowed for credit. Last year when AO-51 was configured for the QRP operation on the second transponder we were allowed two contacts via AO-51. Since the decision has been made to use Mode-L on this second transponder why not allow two contacts again this year? I see no reason for field day stations to make the effort on Mode-L if they can get there one credit on mode V/u. I guess there is a valid reason for the Mode-L on field day. I would guess it would be to motivate stations to use it. Just my thoughts for your consideration. 73's << John -- N4QWF Amateur Radio Operator AO-7,AO-27,FO-29,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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Mini-DXpedition to Santa Catalina Island (DM03/IOTA NA-066)
by John Mock KD6PAG 03 May '07

03 May '07

I will be on Santa Catalina Island (IOTA NA-066, near Los Angeles) from Friday afternoon 4 May through Tuesday mid-morning 8 May, and will work J-FM satellites as my time (and horizons) permit. Monday is the best time to try if you can only fit in one or two passes. I will be busiest with other things on Friday evening, Saturday, and Sunday mornings, but hope to pick up at least one AO-27 pass on those days. Passes will be recorded. Unless i ask for a fill, you need only give your callsign (and grid), phonetically if i don't talk to you routinely. If things get really busy, i'll take callsign with grid squares in groups of three, "net style". PLEASE if you are a 'regular' on satellite in the Pacific or Mountain time zones, please don't call me on trancontinental passes until i've worked all the folks east of the Mississippi (unless this is the only pass you can work). Postponing any routine 'hellos' would also be much appreciated on such passes. I'll send everyone cards (as that's easier for me than trying to figure out who needs or wants one). SASE are not necessarily, i only ask that you work me near home (CM87 or CM88) if i don't already have your grid square (as these don't count for VUCC). -- KD6PAG (Networking Old-Timer, Satellite QRPer) P.S. I will be activating CM86 (Santa Cruz) again on the first Saturday in June and i am still considering CM79, probably on June 23 or 24. P.P.S. If enough folks think this kind of posting should go to a separate list, i'll look into setting one up.

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G-5500, FT-530's for sale at NEARFEST? (New England)
by Bill Acito W1PA 03 May '07

03 May '07

I am considering playing hookie (super long lunch) tomorrow (Friday) and heading up to NEARFEST (Deerfield Hamfest). I work in the Chelmsford, MA area, about an hour away from the hamfest. I have been looking to sell my Field Day G-5500 (used for only four FDs), but not excited about shipping it if I put it on QRZ or ebay. If you are in New England, and planning to go up tomorrow (sorry, can't be there Saturday), and interested in a G-5500 with two 100 ft lengths of rotor cable and don't want to pay shipping, give me a shout at my personal email (as listed in QRZ.com) and I'll bring it up with me for serious inquiries. I also have two FT-530 HT kits (dual band, full duplex, nice for satellite work), everything but the set-in chargers, that I can bring as well. I'm not planning to set up a table, but will bring these up with me and arrange contact for serious inquiries. Bill W1PA

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CP4 telemetry analysis
by Mineo Wakita 03 May '07

03 May '07

I posted about "How to decode CP4 telemetry" in http://www.ne.jp/asahi/hamradio/je9pel/cp4deco0.htm Tnx. DK3WN de JE9PEL, Mineo Wakita

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