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Re: Cape-1 not Heard in IO92
by G0MRF＠aol.com 21 Apr '07

21 Apr '07

Hi. I also tried the morning passes over the uk today. I hoped that the satellite would recover having been in sunlight for long time before AOS. However, nothing heard. The last time I heard Cape 1 was at 22.14 on Wednesday April 18th with the satellite heading north from the UK having just emerged from eclipse over Spain on orbit 24. It sent its call - Which I misread as K5USA, followed by a string of seven zeros which faded into the noise. Jonathan. Can you tell us what the satellite is programmed to do in its safe modes? What should we be listening for now? Thanks David G0MRF In a message dated 21/04/2007 13:57:18 GMT Standard Time, g7hia(a)btinternet.com writes: Hi Jonathan and the list, Listened for 31126 (Cape-1?) this afternoon on the expected 13:00 UTC pass in range Central England. Used day 110.701138 keps taken from Space Track this morning. Minitored for over 30 minutes, nothing heard. 17 el X Yagi RHCP Radio YAESU FT847 73 John G7HIA

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Cape-1 not Heard in IO92
by john heath 21 Apr '07

21 Apr '07

Hi Jonathan and the list, Listened for 31126 (Cape-1?) this afternoon on the expected 13:00 UTC pass in range Central England. Used day 110.701138 keps taken from Space Track this morning. Minitored for over 30 minutes, nothing heard. 17 el X Yagi RHCP Radio YAESU FT847 73 John G7HIA

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Re: FO-29 Heard Sat Apr 21 2007 10:30 UTC
by Keith N4ZQ 21 Apr '07

21 Apr '07

Disregard my earlier post that FO-29 was heard this morning. After reading the many other post about it not being heard at all, it got me to thinking. A dangerous thing. So I reset my PC clock back to 10:25 UTC and fired up SatPC32, which I used for Doppler correction, and UA9OV CW Type to generate a CW CQ Beacon. Low and behold I heard myself again, but this time FO-29 was located over the South Pole. Seems I have a weak, self generated, birdie that occurs at or near one of FO-29 down link frequencies. My error !! Sorry if I got any hopes up and NOW I really pray FO-29 is fixable... Keith N4ZQ -- "Keith N4ZQ" <n4zq(a)netzero.net> wrote: Briefly, and I emphasize briefly, heard my own CW CQ on the 16 degree pass of FO-29 this morning. The signal only showed up about midway into the pass and lasted less than a minute. The satellite was barely in sunlight heading to eclipse. Signal was weak but sounded normal, no FMing noted. Can only hope it's recoverable. Keith N4ZQ EL88 Florida

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FO-29 remains "OFF"
by SV1BSX 21 Apr '07

21 Apr '07

Hi all, few minutes ago FO-29 passed overhead, between Italy-Greece (ORBIT #52724). The Satellite is definitely OFF. 73 de Mak, SV1BSX __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com

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FO-29 not heard in JN35
by Piero Baudino 21 Apr '07

21 Apr '07

Hi all, ascending orbit 52722 starting at 11.45 UTC ending 11.59 UTC locator JN35UI max elevation 11 deg. nothing heard, no CW beacon, no transponder sat in sunlight Best '73 de Piero IZ1ERR

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Libertad-1 heard again in ZL
by Ian Ashley 21 Apr '07

21 Apr '07

Tonight I found Libertad-1 on two orbits, first at 10:55:30z and second at 12:37:20z on the 21st April, sending 5 packets each time. Signals were too weak to decode but I have made recordings which have been sent to the command stations. These are the Keplerian elements used OBJECT L 1 31128U 07012M 07110.63574250 -.00000048 00000-0 00000+0 0 78 2 31128 098.0856 185.7523 0103054 202.9718 156.7049 14.51822503 470 OBJECT M 1 31129U 07012N 07111.18688095 .00000384 00000-0 10000-3 0 137 2 31129 098.0832 186.2836 0102886 201.2880 158.4013 14.51906542 535 OBJECT N 1 31130U 07012P 07111.18706107 .00000711 00000-0 17610-3 0 20 2 31130 098.0921 186.2874 0102283 201.1355 158.5601 14.51839957 343 Libertad-1 is one of these, but at present they are all very close together. 73 Ian Ashley ZL1AOX

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FO-29 Heard Sat Apr 21 2007 10:30 UTC
by Keith N4ZQ 21 Apr '07

21 Apr '07

Briefly, and I emphasize briefly, heard my own CW CQ on the 16 degree pass of FO-29 this morning. The signal only showed up about midway into the pass and lasted less than a minute. The satellite was barely in sunlight heading to eclipse. Signal was weak but sounded normal, no FMing noted. Can only hope it's recoverable. Keith N4ZQ EL88 Florida

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K7XQ back on AMSAT-BB, P3E launch/status ?
by k7xq＠elite.net 21 Apr '07

21 Apr '07

Its been many years since I have been off this mail-list. Ive seen from the AMSAT Webpage that P3E satellite has been successfully launch and was wondering what the status of it was ? Also saw acouple of cubesats that were launched recently as well. I am in the process reconstructing the satellite portion of my shack and mobile setup and trying to figure out what bands and modes I should have available. Just picked up a AEA DSP-2232 but I suppose that manchester AFSK and PSK modes are no longer used on the more modern built satellites but thought I can still use the 1200/9600 AX25 modes. Looking forward to getting back on some of the birds again. Jeff K7XQ Atwater,CA. K7XQ webpage: http://www.elite.net/~k7xq/k7xq.html

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Re: Best arrangemet and best distance
by i8cvs 21 Apr '07

21 Apr '07

----- Original Message ----- From: "nader omer" <st2nh(a)yahoo.com> To: <amsat-bb(a)amsat.org> Sent: Friday, April 20, 2007 4:44 AM Subject: [amsat-bb] Best arrangemet and best distance Hello all I would like to know what the best arrangement and the best distances between vhf cross yagi antenna uhf cross yagi antenna l-band helical antenna s-band helical antenna over a one cross boom 73 de Nader -st2nh Hi Nader, ST2NH Any antenna has an aperture area that is the area around the antenna in wich the energy of the radio wave enters and is extracted from free space. For a dish the capture area is just the area of the mouth and obviously you don't want to put a dish inside to another dish For the same reason the capture areas of different antennas must be spaced so that they do not overlap. For a yagi the aperture area A can be "approximately" calculated using the following formula: / 2 G x /\ A = ------------- [ square meters] 4 x 3.14 Where: G = the isotropic gain expressed in factor (not in dBi ) / / \ = wavelenght expressed in meters Example for a 2 meters yagi with G= 13 dBi ( 20 time in factor) 2 2.07 x 20 A = ----------------- = 6.79 [square meters] 4 x 3.14 A circle with area A= 6.79 square meters has a radius R= SQR( 6.79 / 3.14) = 1.47 meters. This means that no other capture area generated by a different antenna must overlap the above 6.79 square meters extending up to about a distance of 1.47 meters from the boom. Since the aperture area A of any antenna is proportional to it's gain G it follows that for the same wavelenght greater is the gain and greater must be the distance from any other antenna in the system even if the antennas are designed for different frequencies. With this in mind and knowing the gain of each antenna it is possible to calculate the best distance from each antenna to the next one. Supposing that the gain of a 70 cm antenna is 16 dBi or about 40 time in power it follows that using the above formula A= 1.50 square meters and R= 0.69 meters If the 2 meters and 70 cm antennas are to be placed over the same support in the array than the distance between their booms must be not less than 1.47 + 0.69 = 2.16 meters and greater is better. For a yagi the capture area is not exacly a circle but an ellipse by the way the small error introduced by the above formula in the calculation of A can be accepted. For accurate calculation of the aperture area A in a yagi the equations discussed in the following article are recommended: " Staking Yagis is a Science " by Steve Powlishen, K1FO, Ham Radio Magazine May 1985 If someone is interested on this matter and cannot find the original article I can send by email a 5 MB + zipped file. 73" de i8CVS Domenico

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FO-20 Pass 52,717
by W7TYN 20 Apr '07

20 Apr '07

The FO-29 (V/U) transponder was off between 23:11 to 23:32 UTC 2007 April 20 when monitored from CN85om(Portland). The-70 cm beacon was not heard . This was an overhead pass of which I normally can hear the receiver noise floor. I worked WA8SME on The 15 of April on a simular pass and the bird sounded normal. 73 W7TYN AMSAT #03951

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Re: FO-29 was OFF !
by Mineo Wakita 20 Apr '07

20 Apr '07

We also can't hear FO-29 CW over Japan. We are now waiting a official comment from JARL. --------------------------------------------- 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: Apr 21, 2007 ---------------------------------------------

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FO-29 off
by DeYoung James 20 Apr '07

20 Apr '07

Greetings, The FO-29 (V/U) transponder was off between 21:27 to 21:43 UTC 2007 April 20 when monitored from FM18. The 70-cm beacon was not heard no seen on an audio time-frequency spectrum. I captured telemetry yesterday 2007 Apr. 19 at around 20:30 UTC for a few minutes and nothing seems out-of-the-ordinary in the values. The analog TX power has fluctuated the last few months between about 250-mw to about 1000-mw. The other telemetry seems mostly flat and at reasonable values. 73, KG4QWC __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com

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Solution to cubesat tracking
by Rob Hardenberg PE1ITR 20 Apr '07

20 Apr '07

To all Cubesat designers on the bb, I find it very hard and difficult to track and find the cubesat beacons. The reason is they are transmitting short packets once every 2 or 5 minutes. I was thinking on a simple solution to this problem. Why not running the beacons with continues wave on very low power? Say 2 ~ 4 milliwatt or so. On a packet burst the beacon can switch on high power, but in between its switching back to low power cw. This way its not doing to much on the cubesats power budget and it would easy to track. This idea is already been tested succesfull. The last few months we are doing tests with the 4 milliwatt 216.980MHz beacon on RAFT. Signals received on a 10 el yagi are very good. I could track the raft milliwatt beacon back to 3 degrees above the horizon with realtime dsp. On my webpage are the results of these experiments: http://www.pe1itr.com/satellite/raft.htm Maybe this idea could be used in de next cubesat launch? 73 Rob PE1ITR http://www.pe1itr.com

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BREAKING NEWS HOUSTON SPACE CENTER BUILDING 44 IN LOCK DOWN PER MSNBC
by Les Alverson 20 Apr '07

20 Apr '07

MSNBC is reporting that building 44 is in a lock down position due to a person with a gun inside. Early reports (NOT CONFIRMED) states that shots have been fired. Les KD4SFD

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FO-29
by Joe Veldhuis 20 Apr '07

20 Apr '07

I did not hear FO-29 during orbit 52714. Last Tuesday afternoon I was working the satellite from the Holland ARC clubhouse and noticed that my downlinked signal was intermittent and FMing quite severely. At first I attributed this to the rig (an old Kenwood TS-700A with mechanical tuning) but listening "on the input" revealed my uplink signal to be pure and steady. So I guess this bird has been sick for some time. Like everyone, I really hope that the control ops can save this satellite. -Joe, N8FQ Grand Haven, Michigan 42°59'40"N 86°7'27"W (EN62wx)

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FO-29
by k3szh＠netzero.net 20 Apr '07

20 Apr '07

Hi Dom,Mak Nothing heard on this side on orbit 52713 at 19:46 Joe Amsat 3788

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ISS Active
by Bill Acito W1PA 20 Apr '07

20 Apr '07

Charles was active yesterday on voice on the 6pm EDT pass over the central US. You may want to listen again today. I worked him mobile with an FT100D in the car, mobile. Recorded the entire pass -- N8MS, KC0NJO, AB9MX, KB1GUE, VE1AMA , let me know if you would like a copy of the recording (down link only, of course) Bill W1PA

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FO-29 was OFF !
by i8cvs 20 Apr '07

20 Apr '07

Hi All, To day 20 april FO-29 was OFF during the ascending orbit 52710 over Europe No the 435.795 MHz CW beacon was heard nor the Voice/CW mode JA transponder was operating and not the usual translated noise was received and FO-29 was in sun light I will monitor the next available orbits 52711 and 52712 over the mediterranean and the atlantic ocean Beginning from orbit 52713 FO-29 will be in range with the USA Please monitor and send reports. 73" de i8CVS Domenico

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ao-51 pass
by Steve Attfield 20 Apr '07

20 Apr '07

I'm not sure if I'm just really bad at aiming my antennas ior if 51 was at a bad angle but I was trying to track the 51 pass which came by my location at about 14:11 UTC and there was only one point where I think I heard it. I was looking for it in the area where I thought it might be and I caught a point in the middle of the pass when I heard a little bit of a signal quieting and I thought I heard voices bolew the noise floor and then I subsequently lost it. does anyone know if this was a bad pass or just a bad operator? -Steve VA3SAX

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New Satellites
by Mineo Wakita 20 Apr '07

20 Apr '07

EGYPTSAT 1 31117 SAUDISAT 3 31118 SAUDICOMSAT 7 31119 SL-24 DEB 31120 SAUDICOMSAT 6 31121 OBJECT F 31122 SL-24 R/B 31123 SAUDICOMSAT 5 31124 SAUDICOMSAT 3 31125 OBJECT J 31126 OBJECT K 31127 OBJECT L 31128 OBJECT M 31129 OBJECT N 31130 OBJECT J = CAPE-1 ? 1 31126U 07012K 07109.87495130 .00000393 00000-0 10000-3 0 87 2 31126 098.0837 185.0256 0094278 205.2982 154.3455 14.53328747 387 http://www.celestrak.com/NORAD/elements/tle-new.txt http://www.space-track.org/perl/login.pl --------------------------------------------- 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: Apr 20, 2007 ---------------------------------------------

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FO-29 was again OFF during orbit 52711
by i8cvs 20 Apr '07

20 Apr '07

Hi All, To day 20 april FO-29 was OFF again during the ascending orbit 52711 over Europe No 435.795 MHz CW beacon was heard nor the Voice/CW mode JA transponder was operating and not the usual translated noise was received and FO-29 was in sun light I see that my friend Mak SV1BSX noted the same ! I will monitor the next to day available orbit 52712 over the atlantic ocean Beginning from orbit 52713 FO-29 will be in range with the USA Hopefully FO-29 is in a safe mode ?..........and no majoir problems arises but in the last few days signals were not strong as usually. Please monitor and send reports. Tanks and 73" de i8CVS Domenico

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Dayton Dinner
by MARTHA SARAGOVITZ 20 Apr '07

20 Apr '07

Tickets to the AMSAT-TAPR dinner can be picked up at the AMSAT booth on Friday. 73- Martha

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FO-29 problem?
by SV1BSX 20 Apr '07

20 Apr '07

Hi all, today afternoon during #52710 orbit over East Europe, I heard nothing from FO-29. My effort to access the Satellite was also without success. Anybody noticed that? (or my UHF receiving system is faulty?) 73, Mak SV1BSX __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com

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Re: Best arrangemet and best distance
by OZ1MY 20 Apr '07

20 Apr '07

Hi Nader, Place the VHF and UHF antenna as far away from one another as possible on the cross boom. That way you get the smallest problem with desensing when you transmit on VHF and receive full duplex on UHF. Place the two other antennas in between the two large ones. I use a 3 meter glass fiber cross boom this way and it works fine. Also make sure you have mechanical balance in your system to avoid unnecessary torgues on the rotators. >From a point of view of distorting the radiation pattern, you can place the antennas very close to one another as long as they do not touch one another. Place the VHF and UHF antennas in X so that the elements are not parallel to the cross boom. 73 OZ1MY Ib ----- Original Message ----- From: "nader omer" <st2nh(a)yahoo.com> To: <amsat-bb(a)amsat.org> Sent: Friday, April 20, 2007 4:44 AM Subject: [amsat-bb] Best arrangemet and best distance Hello all I would like to know what the best arrangement and the best distances between vhf cross yagi antenna uhf cross yagi antenna l-band helical antenna s-band helical antenna over a one cross boom 73 de Nader -st2nh --------------------------------- Ahhh...imagining that irresistible "new car" smell? Check outnew cars at Yahoo! Autos. _______________________________________________ Sent via AMSAT-BB(a)amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author. Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite program! Subscription settings: http://amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb

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Re: SYMEK TNC
by jjwhite＠myawai.com 20 Apr '07

20 Apr '07

Thank you Pedro, but that's not the question. We are trying to use these TNCs with our own protocol. Not AX.25. They work fine using AX.25 and KISS. But in KISS they will not pass our non-AX.25 protocol. The SPIRIT works fine with our protocol. So we are looking for clues as to how to get them to work in KISS with a protocol that is simply data wrapped in flags. Jim Quoting Pedro Cruz <pccu2jx(a)sapo.pt>: > Hi Jim > > I have the TNC3S and it work just fine in kiss mode with serval software. > > > Best 73 ! > > Pedro Cruz - cu2jx > ----- Original Message ----- From: <jjwhite(a)myawai.com> > To: <amsat-bb(a)amsat.org> > Sent: Thursday, April 19, 2007 6:51 PM > Subject: [amsat-bb] SYMEK TNC > > >> I would appreciate hearing from anyone who has successfully used a >> TNC3 or TNC31 with any protocol other than AX.25 or TCP/IP, in KISS >> mode. >> >> Jim >> jim(a)coloardosatellite.com >> wd0e(a)amsat.org >> >> ---------------------------------------------------------------- >> This message was sent using IMP, the Internet Messaging Program. >> >> >> _______________________________________________ >> 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 >> ---------------------------------------------------------------- This message was sent using IMP, the Internet Messaging Program.

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Dayton Booth #
by sco＠sco-inc.com 19 Apr '07

19 Apr '07

At 02:50 AM 4/19/2007, you wrote: >Les, > >Do you have your Dayton Booth number yet? I know you wanted that on >your Home >page. # 458 near the ARRL. Les W4SCO SCO Inc. Software/Log Window

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SYMEK TNC
by jjwhite＠myawai.com 19 Apr '07

19 Apr '07

I would appreciate hearing from anyone who has successfully used a TNC3 or TNC31 with any protocol other than AX.25 or TCP/IP, in KISS mode. Jim jim(a)coloardosatellite.com wd0e(a)amsat.org ---------------------------------------------------------------- This message was sent using IMP, the Internet Messaging Program.

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Re: Re^2: CAPE-1 CW heard !
by Mineo Wakita 19 Apr '07

19 Apr '07

Thanks for many suggestions. Yes, P-POD A, B, C are the old predictions. so I could hear CW in the early stage after the launch. But CW can't hear any longer by these keps. The most recent keps will be available from NORAD, Space_Track, or W0RPK's page. --------------------------------------------- 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: Apr 19, 2007 ---------------------------------------------

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Re: CAPE-1 Tracking
by Jonathan Wagner 19 Apr '07

19 Apr '07

Matt, I haven't received any reports from the 0610 pass. It was going to be a max elevation of 1 or less at our ground station. The two passes before that AOS was about 4 minutes behind #31126 and probably 30-60 seconds behind P-POD C keps from the launch. Tracking P-POD C kept the antenna's main lobe just ahead of the sat. As far as the workshop is concerned, most of the team is in California as of last night. The original team members, me, Wade and Shawn will not make it. Jonathan Wagner Matt Bennett wrote: > Hi Jonathan, > > We plugged in the latest Keps and were looking behind > #31126 for 1.5-3 minutes, but nothing was heard. It > could be that we just didn't pick up the beacon, but > I'm curious--did anyone else report reception to you > at or around 0610 UTC today (4/19) ? > > We'll continue tracking when we can, but we'll be > pretty busy at the Workshop this weekend. No doubt the > recent deployment is keeping you busy, but were you or > any of your teammates attending this weekend? > > 73, > > Matt Bennett > KF6RTB > > --- Jonathan Wagner <jonathan(a)jonathanwagner.net> > wrote: > > >> Matt, >> >> As long as the satellite is still healthy, the CW >> beacon should be >> active. The latest reports are saying that CAPE is >> trailing object >> #31126 by 1.5 - 3 minutes and is close to the >> preliminary P-POD C keps >> (I think they're still on the cubesat.org website, >> if not let me know >> and I'll dig them up). >> >> Thanks for tracking, >> >> Jonathan Wagner, KE5FSG >> Cell: (337)781-1513 >> >> >> >> Matt Bennett wrote: >> >>> Hi Jonathan, >>> >>> We were listening to the afternoon pass here in CA >>> (around 1900 UTC I believe), but we were only >>> >> tracking >> >>> the first objects listed on the website (A-E). Now >>> that we have your object ID, we'd be happy to >>> >> listen >> >>> and make recordings tonight on the 0610 UTC >>> >> west-coast >> >>> pass (60 deg max EL here). I was unable to find an >>> operations plan on the CAPE-1 website at first >>> glance--can you please verify that the CW beacon >>> should be active at 0610 UTC? >>> >>> Thanks Jonathan. Congratulations to you and your >>> >> team >> >>> on a successful deployment! >>> >>> Matt Bennett >>> KF6RTB >>> UCISAT Project Manager >>> University of California, Irvine >>> >>> >>> --- Jonathan Wagner <jonathan(a)jonathanwagner.net> >>> wrote: >>> >>> >>> >>>> Hi all, >>>> >>>> We are trying to gather a full snapshot of 3 CW >>>> beacons from CAPE-1 to >>>> get an idea of the health of the satellite. Part >>>> >> of >> >>>> the problem is that >>>> we don't know exactly where CAPE-1 is located. >>>> TLE's are available on >>>> W0RPK's website >>>> http://showcase.netins.net/web/wallio/CubeSat.htm >>>> about >>>> half-way down. We managed to hear a weak signal >>>> starting about 435.254 >>>> MHz and ending around 435.237 MHz tracking object >>>> #31126. We've >>>> obtained some information that CAPE may actually >>>> >> be >> >>>> a little behind this >>>> one even, but we're not sure. >>>> >>>> The satellite is transmitting CW and 9600 baud >>>> G3RUH, but currently we >>>> are primarily interested in the SSB CW. Also, if >>>> you have the >>>> capability any recordings are more than welcome. >>>> Recordings can be sent >>>> to jonathan(a)jonathanwagner.net If the recording >>>> >> is >> >>>> too large, send me >>>> an email and we'll figure out how to get it >>>> >> across. >> >>>> The CW beacon we >>>> are looking for the most is the beacon 1 which >>>> >> gives >> >>>> us an idea of >>>> battery health. The telemetry format is >>>> >> available >> >>>> at >>>> http://ulcape.org/wiki/CAPE1_Telemetry There are >>>> >> a >> >>>> few audio examples >>>> at DTUsat's webpage >>>> http://www.dtusat.dtu.dk/index.php?id=94 The >>>> >> second >> >>>> file labeled Unknown.wav is what the G3RUH data >>>> sounds like in SSB mode >>>> and has been confused as the letter N. After that >>>> signal ends, the next >>>> CW beacon is about 10-20 seconds away. >>>> >>>> The satellite is transmitting at 435.245 +/- >>>> doppler. Any help would be >>>> greatly appreciated. Again any recordings or >>>> decoded telemetry can be >>>> sent to me at jonathan(a)jonathanwagner.net >>>> >>>> -- >>>> Jonathan Wagner, KE5FSG >>>> Cell: (337)781-1513 >>>> >>>> >>>> _______________________________________________ >>>> 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 >>> >>> >>> >> > > > Matt Bennett > KF6RTB > UCISAT Communications Team Member > University of California, Irvine > www.ucisat.net > > __________________________________________________ > Do You Yahoo!? > Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around > http://mail.yahoo.com > >

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Re^2: CAPE-1 CW heard !
by Mineo Wakita 19 Apr '07

19 Apr '07

Hi all, I used TLE of P-POD C in the following web, then I heard and recorded the CW signals from CAPE-1. Now this is most recent keps. P-POD A 1 99997U 00000000 07107.29300000 .00000000 00000-0 00000-0 0 00007 2 99999 098.0800 182.5400 0089000 205.3600 333.6314 14.52240000000017 P-POD B 1 99998U 00000000 07107.29301968 .00000000 00000-0 00000-0 0 00001 2 99999 098.0800 182.5400 0106000 206.2600 339.9000 14.49020000000010 P-POD C 1 99999U 00000000 07107.29300231 .00000000 00000-0 00000-0 0 00003 2 99999 098.0800 182.5400 0097000 205.8500 336.3659 14.50630000000013 http://cubesat.atl.calpoly.edu/pages/missions/dnepr-launch-2.php --------------------------------------------- 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: Apr 19, 2007 ---------------------------------------------

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Re: CAPE-1 Tracking
by G0MRF＠aol.com 19 Apr '07

19 Apr '07

In a message dated 19/04/2007 00:34:53 GMT Standard Time, cstewa(a)charter.net writes: Does anyone have the two line keps that they can post. Thanks Craig Hi Craig. It's about 3 minutes behind this one CAPE 1 1 31122U 07012F 07107.67137443 -.00000048 00000-0 00000+0 0 15 2 31122 098.0776 182.9118 0083885 212.2525 147.3197 14.54998092 57

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CAPE-1 Tracking
by Jonathan Wagner 18 Apr '07

18 Apr '07

Hi all, We are trying to gather a full snapshot of 3 CW beacons from CAPE-1 to get an idea of the health of the satellite. Part of the problem is that we don't know exactly where CAPE-1 is located. TLE's are available on W0RPK's website http://showcase.netins.net/web/wallio/CubeSat.htm about half-way down. We managed to hear a weak signal starting about 435.254 MHz and ending around 435.237 MHz tracking object #31126. We've obtained some information that CAPE may actually be a little behind this one even, but we're not sure. The satellite is transmitting CW and 9600 baud G3RUH, but currently we are primarily interested in the SSB CW. Also, if you have the capability any recordings are more than welcome. Recordings can be sent to jonathan(a)jonathanwagner.net If the recording is too large, send me an email and we'll figure out how to get it across. The CW beacon we are looking for the most is the beacon 1 which gives us an idea of battery health. The telemetry format is available at http://ulcape.org/wiki/CAPE1_Telemetry There are a few audio examples at DTUsat's webpage http://www.dtusat.dtu.dk/index.php?id=94 The second file labeled Unknown.wav is what the G3RUH data sounds like in SSB mode and has been confused as the letter N. After that signal ends, the next CW beacon is about 10-20 seconds away. The satellite is transmitting at 435.245 +/- doppler. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Again any recordings or decoded telemetry can be sent to me at jonathan(a)jonathanwagner.net -- Jonathan Wagner, KE5FSG Cell: (337)781-1513

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QSY to 324-gigahertz!
by Luc Leblanc 18 Apr '07

18 Apr '07

Could be an unallocated slot for amateur radio satellite. Free of any QRM QRN and bootlegers. http://www.spacedaily.com/reports/Engineers_Set_New_World_Record_In_Generat… f_High_Frequency_Submillimeter_Waves_999.html "-" "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

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CAPE-1 CW beacon heard in JO21QK
by Rob Hardenberg 18 Apr '07

18 Apr '07

Hello All, Heard CAPE-1 CW beacon on 22:00UTC pass in qth JO21QK. I found that CAPE-1 is several minutes behind object #31126. Recording: http://www.pe1itr.com/satellite/cape1_pe1itr_18april2007_2.wav 73 Rob PE1ITR http://www.pe1itr.com

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Re: CAPE-1 CW heard !
by Mineo Wakita 18 Apr '07

18 Apr '07

Hi ALL, I used TLE of P-POD C. 73, Mineo Wakita, JE9PEL

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Re: CAPE-1 Tracking
by G0MRF＠aol.com 18 Apr '07

18 Apr '07

Cape ! just passed over Europe. It seems to be about 3 minutes later than predicted which makes tracking interesting. Should be with you in a few minutes

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Solar cell programme
by G0MRF＠aol.com 18 Apr '07

18 Apr '07

Hi all. Not entirely off topic. The BBC 'Discovery' programme this week features developments in the production of solar cells. It's 30 minutes. Starts by looking at a US company's 11 MW installation in portugal and goes on to look at different cell technologies _http://www.bbc.co.uk/worldservice/programmes/discovery.shtml_ (http://www.bbc.co.uk/worldservice/programmes/discovery.shtml) 73 David

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Re: satellite piracy
by John Wright 18 Apr '07

18 Apr '07

At 20:34 17/04/2007, you wrote: >Interesting article in SANS News today. (SANS is a network/computer >security organization... http://www.sans.org) > >--Tamil Rebels Hijack US Satellite Signal >(April 13, 2007) >Rebel independence fighters in Sri Lanka have been pirating the services >of a US satellite to send radio and television broadcasts to other >countries. In 1997, the US government identified this particular group, >the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam, or LTTE, as a terrorist >organization. The satellite belongs to Intelstat, a US company. >Intelstat officials have been meeting with technical experts and Sri >Lanka's Ambassador to the US to discuss measures the company it is >taking to prevent the satellite's unauthorized use. The rebels maintain >they are not accessing the satellite illegally. >http://australianit.news.com<http://australianit.news.com.au/articles/0,7204,21549846%5E15322%5E%5Enbv%5…> >.au/articles/0,7204,21549846%5E15322%5E%5Enbv%5E,00.html<http://australianit.news.com.au/articles/0,7204,21549846%5E15322%5E%5Enbv%5…> >http://www.radioaustralia.net.au/news/stories/s1897037.htm > >The question comes to mind -- what if the "rebels" were licensed hams and >using a ham HEO (if one were up)? Talk about a political nightmare... I seem to remember a long while ago, I think in the mid 80's, seeing a report in a UK newspaper, about terrorists in I think Libya, using what was described as a " semi-defunct" amateur satellite for communications... or is my mind playing tricks on me. I've thought about this several times recently, bearing in mind the world political situation, if a commercial satellite can be compromised, so may others, and it need not be an HEO!

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CAPE-1 CW heard !
by Mineo Wakita 18 Apr '07

18 Apr '07

CAPE-1 435.245 MHz CW every 60 seconds intervals Apr 18, 12:04-12:18 UTC, 2007 Apr 18, 21:04-21:18 JST, 2007 Max ele, 38.5 deg http://www.ne.jp/asahi/hamradio/je9pel/70418ca1.mp3 1170Kb, 234seconds, RS34 --------------------------------------------- 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: Apr 18, 2007 ---------------------------------------------

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Re: VQlog and LoTW
by sco＠sco-inc.com 18 Apr '07

18 Apr '07

For myself I use eQSL and have tried LOTW once or twice. LOTW in my opinion is not user friendly. Les At 05:07 PM 4/17/2007, you wrote: >Quoting sco(a)sco-inc.com: > > > > > LW4.5 exports ADIF logs that eQSL is ok with. We are working on a new > > scoQSL program for uploading logs to eQSL and LOTW. > > > > Les W4SCO > > www.logwindow.com > > www.myweblinks.cc > > > > > > At 03:34 PM 4/17/2007, you wrote: > > >All, > > >I'm considering moving my VHF/Sat logs to VQlog, because DX4WIN > > >isn't really built for the oddities of sat logging. Especially the > > >super-oddities of satellites and LoTW. > > >Can anyone tell me if VQLog generates an ADIF log for satellite QSOs > > >that LoTW likes, without any user post-processing? Right now I have > > >to hand-edit DX4WIN output to include things like satellite name etc. > > >Thanks, > > >-- > > >Scott Townley NX7U > > >Gilbert, AZ DM43di > >I use VQlog and LoTW for satellite contacts, and yes, in general, they get >along nicely. I'm disappointed in the number of satellite QSLs generated by >LoTW, though. It seems the AMSAT community isn't too keen on LoTW yet. > >73, VE9QRP

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UK BBC TV Report On ISS Amateur Radio Contact
by Trevor 17 Apr '07

17 Apr '07

UK BBC TV Report On ISS Amateur Radio Contact John Locker has provided a link to a TV news item that was broadcast on BBC North West about the contact that Radio Amateur Matty Cunningham MD0MAN had with Charles Simonyi KE7KDP who was onboard the International Space Station. John Locker also appears in the programme. The video clip can be seen at http://news.bbc.co.uk/media/avdb/regions/north_west/video/89000/bb/89356_16… Space Mann http://www.bbc.co.uk/isleofman/content/articles/2007/04/16/spacemann_featur… Radio hams contact space station http://www.manxradio.com/readItem.aspx?ID=12064&cate=General 73 Trevor M5AKA --------------- Daily Amateur Radio RSS News: http://www.southgatearc.org/ Email your news items to: editor at southgatearc.org News On Your Website: http://www.southgatearc.org/rss/index.htm News On Your PC: http://www.southgatearc.org/rss/newsreader.htm Upload Your News: http://www.southgatearc.org/news/your_news.htm --------------- ___________________________________________________________ Yahoo! Answers - Got a question? Someone out there knows the answer. Try it now. http://uk.answers.yahoo.com/

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satellite piracy
by Nate Duehr 17 Apr '07

17 Apr '07

Interesting article in SANS News today. (SANS is a network/computer security organization... http://www.sans.org) --Tamil Rebels Hijack US Satellite Signal (April 13, 2007) Rebel independence fighters in Sri Lanka have been pirating the services of a US satellite to send radio and television broadcasts to other countries. In 1997, the US government identified this particular group, the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam, or LTTE, as a terrorist organization. The satellite belongs to Intelstat, a US company. Intelstat officials have been meeting with technical experts and Sri Lanka's Ambassador to the US to discuss measures the company it is taking to prevent the satellite's unauthorized use. The rebels maintain they are not accessing the satellite illegally. http://australianit.news.com<http://australianit.news.com.au/articles/0,7204,21549846%5E15322%5E%5Enbv%5…> .au/articles/0,7204,21549846%5E15322%5E%5Enbv%5E,00.html<http://australianit.news.com.au/articles/0,7204,21549846%5E15322%5E%5Enbv%5…> http://www.radioaustralia.net.au/news/stories/s1897037.htm The question comes to mind -- what if the "rebels" were licensed hams and using a ham HEO (if one were up)? Talk about a political nightmare... Unlikely, but interesting to think about. Nate WY0X

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VQlog and LoTW
by Scott Townley 17 Apr '07

17 Apr '07

All, I'm considering moving my VHF/Sat logs to VQlog, because DX4WIN isn't really built for the oddities of sat logging. Especially the super-oddities of satellites and LoTW. Can anyone tell me if VQLog generates an ADIF log for satellite QSOs that LoTW likes, without any user post-processing? Right now I have to hand-edit DX4WIN output to include things like satellite name etc. Thanks, -- Scott Townley NX7U Gilbert, AZ DM43di

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Quick aerial tip.
by John Hackett 17 Apr '07

17 Apr '07

Hi All, Here's a quick tip. (More like a right! tip.....GM1SXX). <http://www.observations.biz/Observations_from_Norway/observations_17_04_200…> The following site may also be of interest to amateur satellite operators. <http://www.observations.biz/> Have a good day. 73 John. <la2qaa(a)amsat.org>

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First telemetry reception from new CubeSats by ZL1AOX
by Ralph Wallio, W0RPK 17 Apr '07

17 Apr '07

Ian Ashley, ZL1AOX, reports the first successful reception and reporting of LIBERTAD-1 telemetry: [10:56:13] 5K3L>5K3USA,BEACON <UI C>:A11O44C33I22P25R14_LIBERTAD_1COL_B:2__AA [10:56:16] 5K3L>5K3USA,BEACON <UI C>:A11O44C33I22P25R14_LIBERTAD_1COL_B:2__AA [10:56:18] 5K3L>5K3USA,BEACON <UI C>:A11O44C33I22P25R14_LIBERTAD_1COL_B:2__AA [10:56:20] 5K3L>5K3USA,BEACON <UI C>:A11O44C33I22P25R14_LIBERTAD_1COL_B:2__AA Multiple ground stations have heard but not demodulated telemetry from LIBERTAD-1 and CAPE-1 including CalPoly (first), AAU-Denmark, G3ZVZ-UK and IS0LNF-Italy. See http://showcase.netins.net/web/wallio/CubeSat.htm for frequencies, modes, et al. TNX es 73 de Ralph Wallio, WØRPK W0RPK(a)netINS.net http://showcase.netins.net/web/wallio/ Hubbert's Peak - The Mother of all Perfect Storms

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CAPE-1 Pass#1
by Edward Cole 17 Apr '07

17 Apr '07

I listened with my FT-817 (USB) with Arrow outside and heard nothing. MY FT-847 with 11-elem yagi on 30-foot tower was pointed at AOS+ with MixW running and nothing seen on 9600 bps packet. About 2/3 of the pass I came inside and rotated the 11-elem to track the LOS and still heard or saw nothing. 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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Fw: [CubeSat] Congratulations to our developers on a successful launch!
by Ralph Wallio, W0RPK 17 Apr '07

17 Apr '07

Sent: Tuesday, April 17, 2007 2:31 AM Subject: [CubeSat] Congratulations to our developers on a successful launch! Hi all,At 0645 UTC April 17, a Dnepr rocket lifted off from Kazakhstan and sucessfully deployed 7 CubeSats (along with 7 other satellites from Egypt, Saudi Arabia, and the Ukraine) into orbit.We offer our sincerest congratulations to everyone on a successful launch! ¡Ofrecemos las felicitaciones especiales a Colombia por el lanzamiento con exito de su primer satélite! ¡Gracias por permitirnos ser una parte de la mision! We offer our special congratulations to Colombia on the successful launch of their first satellite! Thank you for allowing us to be a part of this mission! We hope that you all are able to help us track the satellites. We expect CAPE 1 and Libertad-1 to start beaconing by the time you receive this email, with CP3 and CP4 turning on 2 hours after launch. We will update the TLE's on our website, www.cubesat.org, as soon as we receive them to ensure accurate tracking. Thank you all for your help and support, Lori BrooksCubeSat Program Manager

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GO-32's BBS services in next 4 weeks !
by roni waller 17 Apr '07

17 Apr '07

to Radio-Amateur's community, During next 4 weeks we will try to add some feature to I/O file System in Techsat1b satellite. 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 __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com

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Re: Stop whining about trees.
by John Champa 17 Apr '07

17 Apr '07

God bless him and his perseverance. That shuts my mouth! If he can put up with THAT, I guess the rest of us learn to manage. Thanks, John - K8OCL ----Original Message Follows---- From: "John Hackett" <archie.hackett(a)hotmail.com> Reply-To: la2qaa(a)amsat.org To: amsat-bb(a)amsat.org Subject: [amsat-bb] Stop whinging about trees. Date: Mon, 16 Apr 2007 17:56:44 +0200 Hi all, The following link will give you some idea of what some of us have to contend with. <http://www.observations.biz/Observations_from_Norway/Observations_15_04_200…> Further "Obswervations From Norway" can be found at <http://www.observations.biz/> 73 John. <la2qaa(a)amsat.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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Re: CubeSat launch 17Apr07 06:46:35UT - INFO UPDATE
by G0MRF＠aol.com 16 Apr '07

16 Apr '07

Hi. I have a couple of good passes of CAPE1 before it comes within range of the Louisiana control station. Is it possible for someone to confirm on the BB in the morning that the launch has gone OK? Pass for London UK 10.00 - 10.13 and 11.38 to 11.52 UTC beacon 435.245. 9k6 and CW Thanks and good luck to all David G0MRF In a message dated 14/04/2007 12:06:02 GMT Standard Time, W0RPK(a)netins.net writes: The next CubeSat launch is scheduled for 17Apr07 06:46:35UT via an ISC Kosmotras Dnepr launch vehicle from Baikonur Cosmodrome, Kazakhstan. Four-of-seven CubeSats will be using Amateur Radio frequencies and modes as follows:

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Help with Foddrive board
by James Murray 16 Apr '07

16 Apr '07

Still looking help with fod drive board have posted several requests, was wondering if something is wrong with the bb, or something here at home. have not got any replies Jim http://www.knology.net/~w4lwt

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GO-32
by K4OGT 16 Apr '07

16 Apr '07

GO-32 appears to be back on for 9K6 BB mode. Good signal and downloads here at KE4ZXW, Located at the Virginia Air and Space Center, Hampton, VA USA 73, Wally Carter K4OGT Control Operator KE4ZXW

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nice MW gear on Ebay
by Stargate 16 Apr '07

16 Apr '07

Howdy all, I have no connection with the seller but there is some very nice microwave gear on right now. The seller is... http://search.ebay.com/_W0QQsassZaqua_bonitaQQhtZ-1 Sellers name is..... aqua_bonita I just thought someone might be looking for some nice 10ghz stuff. Wish I had the cash :-)) 73's 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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Dinner Count
by MARTHA SARAGOVITZ 16 Apr '07

16 Apr '07

To date, we have 106 paid reservation for the AMSAT-TAPR dinner. In addition, there are 6 Gold President Club members who plan to attend. 73- Martha - AMSAT Manager

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Stop whinging about trees.
by John Hackett 16 Apr '07

16 Apr '07

Hi all, The following link will give you some idea of what some of us have to contend with. <http://www.observations.biz/Observations_from_Norway/Observations_15_04_200…> Further "Obswervations From Norway" can be found at <http://www.observations.biz/> 73 John. <la2qaa(a)amsat.org>

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Stop whinging about trees.
by John Hackett 16 Apr '07

16 Apr '07

Just to give you an idea of what I have to contend with. <http://www.observations.biz/Observations_from_Norway/Observations_15_04_200…> Should you be interested, you can read other Observations from Norway at ... <http://www.observations.biz/> 73 John. <la2qaa(a)amsat.org>

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Re: China as a possible amateur radio launcher
by Luc Leblanc 16 Apr '07

16 Apr '07

On 16 Apr 2007 at 2:11, Bruce wrote: > have you ever looked at the state department rules on exporting a satellite to china? Had you done so you might have realized how ludicrious your suggestion was. > > 73...bruce Ludicrous What the majority considers absurd or irrational. You are probably referring to: " looked at the state department rules on exporting a satellite to china?" I agree 100% with you on this one and you can added Cuba Iran North Korea, and i'm sure i missed a couple here. As it was sexy at a time not anymore and as you said it is actually "Ludicrous"... If you read carefully i also said it was not sexy... and even more for the pistols guys...who like to shoot on everything who bothers them! "-" "It helps at times to not be too fussy and strict on principles" Moqtada Sadr saying...! Luc Leblanc VE2DWE Skype VE2DWE www.qsl.net/ve2dwe WAC BASIC CW PHONE SATELLITE

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China as a possible amateur radio launcher
by Luc Leblanc 16 Apr '07

16 Apr '07

>From Hearsat mailing list. I know its not sexy but is anyone think about China for a possible Amateur satellite Payload launcher? Could be they can be less "chilly" about side car payload effects? They seems to not be bothered too much with principles when times come to blow out their own satellite in space! Just my 2 Yuan... "China launched a satellite Wednesday to begin a three-year mission surveying the world's oceans to monitor sea color and temperature, according to state media reports. The Haiyang 1B satellite is China's second oceanographic satellite, and it replaces an earlier craft that stopped working in 2004, according to the Xinhua news agency. Liftoff of Haiyang 1B occurred at 0327 GMT (11:27 p.m. EDT Tuesday) from Taiyuan launch center in northeastern China's Shanxi province, Xinhua reported. A two-stage Long March 2C rocket deployed the payload into orbit a few minutes later, completing China's second space launch of the year. The flight of the 138-foot-tall booster marked the Long March rocket family's 54th consecutive successful mission since 1996. Haiyang 1B was delivered to a Sun-synchronous orbit circling Earth's poles. This type of orbit allows satellites to fly over much of the planet at set intervals. The craft is the second ocean surveying satellite fielded by China, and its mission will include pushing Chinese development of ocean resources, aiding the construction of new harbors and ports, and monitoring ocean pollution, according to Xinhua." Source: Spaceflight Now, "China launches an ocean observer spacecraft" (www.spaceflightnow.com/news/n0704/11haiyang1b/) "-" "It helps at times to not be too fussy and strict on principles" Moqtada Sadr saying...! P.S. congratulations for the FO-29ers The new fifthy fews as we could be named them now. Luc Leblanc VE2DWE Skype VE2DWE www.qsl.net/ve2dwe WAC BASIC CW PHONE SATELLITE

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Re: AMSAT-BB Digest, Vol 2, Issue 244
by Wilhelm Hartinger 16 Apr '07

16 Apr '07

----- Original Message ----- From: <amsat-bb-request(a)amsat.org> To: <amsat-bb(a)amsat.org> Sent: Sunday, April 15, 2007 9:00 PM Subject: AMSAT-BB Digest, Vol 2, Issue 244 > Send AMSAT-BB mailing list submissions to > amsat-bb(a)amsat.org > > To subscribe or unsubscribe via the World Wide Web, visit > http://amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb > or, via email, send a message with subject or body 'help' to > amsat-bb-request(a)amsat.org > > You can reach the person managing the list at > amsat-bb-owner(a)amsat.org > > When replying, please edit your Subject line so it is more specific > than "Re: Contents of AMSAT-BB digest..." > > > Today's Topics: > > 1. Re: Amateur as secondary payload (Dave hartzell) > 2. Dayton Room (Martha) > 3. Re: CubeSat launch 17Apr07 06:46:35UT - INFO UPDATE (Mineo Wakita) > 4. FO-29 QSO (tjjapha(a)earthlink.net) > 5. Re: FO-29 QSO (Sil - ZL2CIA) > > > ---------------------------------------------------------------------- > > Message: 1 > Date: Sat, 14 Apr 2007 14:10:10 -0700 > From: "Dave hartzell" <hartzell(a)gmail.com> > Subject: [amsat-bb] Re: Amateur as secondary payload > To: "Amsat BB" <amsat-bb(a)amsat.org> > Message-ID: > <1c096fd70704141410p38ef3d54idd10dede94e90937(a)mail.gmail.com> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1; format=flowed > > Pat, > > This topic seems to come up now and then. The idea is actually pretty > old, dating back to the early days of AMSAT, but I think here are the > issues: > > 1) Most commercial satellite operators don't want to sacrifice space > for an amateur payload. They'd rather use any excess launch mass for > station keeping fuel. > > 2) Risk: The risks of carrying a third-party payload can be mitigated > and well understood, but this takes time, effort and money. > > 3) Possible interference issues from the payload. > > 4) Power: This can be budgeted for, but again, there are time, cost > and money issues associated with a parasitic payload. > > 73, > > Dave > N0TGD > > On 4/13/07, Patrick McGrane <N2OEQ(a)aceweb.com> wrote: >> Greetings from Patrick N2OEQ >> >> What are some general comments regarding secondary amateur payloads on >> commercial satellites? I remember the old RS series and the new hamsat >> are secondary payloads. What are the costs involved versus building and >> launching individual autonomous satellites? >> > > > ------------------------------ > > Message: 2 > Date: Sat, 14 Apr 2007 18:50:13 -0400 > From: "Martha" <amsat(a)verizon.net> > Subject: [amsat-bb] Dayton Room > To: <amsat-bb(a)amsat.org> > Message-ID: <001401c77ee7$438f7a10$027ba8c0@Marmee> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset="iso-8859-1" > > A single room has now become available in the AMSAT hotel block. If you > are interested, please call me at the office on Monday, after 10:00 AM. > 73- Martha > > ------------------------------ > > Message: 3 > Date: Sun, 15 Apr 2007 09:17:40 +0900 > From: Mineo Wakita <ei7m-wkt(a)asahi-net.or.jp> > Subject: [amsat-bb] Re: CubeSat launch 17Apr07 06:46:35UT - INFO > UPDATE > To: amsat-bb(a)amsat.org > Message-ID: <19C77EF37AB724ei7m-wkt(a)asahi-net.or.jp> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii > > > Launch Date: 06:46:35 UTC, 17 Apr 2007 > Launch Site: Baikonur Cosmodrome, Kazakhstan > > PolySat CP3 436.845 1200bd AFSK AX.25 P-POD B > PolySat CP4 437.325 1200bd AFSK AX.25 P-POD A > CAPE-1 435.245 9600bd FSK AX.25 P-POD B > LIBERTAD-1 437.405 1200bd AFSK AX.25 P-POD B > AeroCube-2 902-928 9600bd GFSK P-POD A > CSTB-1 400.0375 1200bd AFSK AX.25 P-POD A > MAST 2400-2483.5 FHSS P-POD C > > P-POD A > 1 xxxxxU xxxxxxxx 07107.29310451 .00000000 00000-0 00000-0 0 0000x > 2 xxxxx 098.0870 182.3615 0071000 198.4663 339.8290 14.5270000000001x > P-POD B > 1 xxxxxU xxxxxxxx 07107.29312766 .00000000 00000-0 00000-0 0 0000x > 2 xxxxx 098.0870 182.3615 0090000 199.4051 339.9000 14.5050000000001x > P-POD C > 1 xxxxxU xxxxxxxx 07107.29311609 .00000000 00000-0 00000-0 0 0000x > 2 xxxxx 098.0870 182.3615 0084000 198.3918 339.9240 14.5160000000001x > > http://cubesat.atl.calpoly.edu/pages/missions/dnepr-launch-2.php > http://showcase.netins.net/web/wallio/CubeSat.htm > > --------------------------------------------- > 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: Apr 15, 2007 > --------------------------------------------- > > > > ------------------------------ > > Message: 4 > Date: Sat, 14 Apr 2007 21:56:27 -0400 > From: "tjjapha(a)earthlink.net" <tjjapha(a)earthlink.net> > Subject: [amsat-bb] FO-29 QSO > To: amsat-bb(a)amsat.org > Message-ID: <380-22007401515627512(a)earthlink.net> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset=US-ASCII > > Domenico and All, > > It was a solid QSO with I8CVS on FO-29 from NYC (FN30). You were very > strong; it was a perfect pass, even though it was a short window between > us. I only heard 1 Eu stn on the next pass, which was a long pass with > lots of time for N. Eu. > > We might be able to try again on Monday, but the wx forecast is bad just > now. If that turns out to be true, it won't be possible to get the gear > outside. We will have to wait until Monday morning here to see. I will > send you an email then to let you know if it's possible. > > Maybe someone on the bb can tell me why I can send messages to the bb, but > don't ever get others' messages as email. I must check the website to > look > at messages. Should I just unsubscribe and then subscribe again? > > Another question: I've had very little success on AO-7 using just 5 watts > and 7el on the uplink, 3 el and a preamp on the downlink. Would it be a > good investment to get a 20 watt amp for 70cm? Would it make a big > difference? A 20 watt amp can be done portable, but not more than that. > > FO-29 is a great bird with very little activity, at least that I can hear. > Being able to work I8CVS with a simple portable stn. is Exhibit A. > > 73, > Tony, N2UN > > > > > ------------------------------ > > Message: 5 > Date: Sun, 15 Apr 2007 16:49:28 +1200 > From: Sil - ZL2CIA <zl2cia(a)paradise.net.nz> > Subject: [amsat-bb] Re: FO-29 QSO > To: tjjapha(a)earthlink.net, AMSAT-BB <amsat-bb(a)amsat.org> > Message-ID: <4621AED8.10301(a)paradise.net.nz> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1; format=flowed > >> >> Maybe someone on the bb can tell me why I can send messages to the bb, >> but >> don't ever get others' messages as email. I must check the website to >> look >> at messages. Should I just unsubscribe and then subscribe again? >> > Tony, > > Two things come to mind. Of course, you may have checked these already, > in which case I apologise for telling you something you already know, > but... > > The AMSAT-BB reflector will send to the email address it has recorded in > its mailing database. This may be incorrect. You can check this by going > to this webpage: http://amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb > > Your ISP may be using a SPAM filter that is blocking amsat messages - or > perhaps your own spam filter is doing this. I am using thunderbird as my > mail client and had to tell it to accept AMSAT mail which it thought was > spam. > > I lived in Amsterdam for 11 years and managed a few trans-Atlantic QSO > from there, via LEO. If you think FO29 is quiet where you are, you > should hear it down here. I'm often the only station on and so > experiment with various data modes, power levels, and pretty much > anything else I can dream up. > > all the best. > > Sil - ZL2CIA > > > > > > ------------------------------ > > _______________________________________________ > Sent via amsat-bb(a)amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author. > Not an AMSAT member? Join now to support the amateur satellite program! > http://amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb > > > End of AMSAT-BB Digest, Vol 2, Issue 244 > **************************************** > > > > -- > No virus found in this incoming message. > Checked by AVG Free Edition. > Version: 7.5.446 / Virus Database: 269.4.0/761 - Release Date: 14.04.2007 > 21:36 >

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Partable thoughts and transatlantic QSO via FO-29
by i8cvs 16 Apr '07

16 Apr '07

Hi Tony, N2UN Congratulations for your transatlantic QSO both on CW and SSB via FO-29 orbit 52631 between your FN30AS and my JN70ES ( 7101.9 km ) only using 20 watt and a 4 elements yagi on your partable setup. Beginning from 16:31:30 to 16:33:00 UTC your CW signal was very clear at 435.840 MHz with no QSB or interference and you were Q5 all the way. Tanks to Frank IW4DVZ leaving free the frequency to me for this experiment. When I requested you to switch in SSB I was able to get your very clear replay 2 kHz upper than CW between 16:33:00 to 16:34:00 UTC up to the satellite LOS when you says to me " I get problems with headphone and microphone............! !" You are right Tony .......because the SSB QSO was not scheduled at all and even that on CW was in doubt of a success.Anyway I could hear that you were there in SSB with a clear signal and we will try again only in SSB on the next opportunity. Just after my first CW call for you Tony from 16:30 to 16:31 UTC I got an SSB answere from Clare VE3NPC but I apologise Clare it was a Q5 QSO with you in a hurry because of the sked with Tony. 73" de i8CVS Domenico

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IC-910H opinions sought
by Tim Tuck 15 Apr '07

15 Apr '07

Hi all, I'm thinking of retiring my Kenwood TS711/811 combination in favour of the Icom 910, so I can add 23cm and 9600baud i/o to my station. Reading some of the reviews on ehams have not entirely been favourable. I'd like to hear from any one who owns or has used the 910 before I part with my $s. regards Tim -- VK2XTT :: QF56if :: BMARC :: WIA :: AMSAT =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- Scanned with Copfilter Version 0.84beta1 (ProxSMTP 1.6) AntiSpam: SpamAssassin 3.1.8 AntiVirus: ClamAV 0.90.1/3074 - Thu Apr 12 07:35:22 2007 by Markus Madlener @ http://www.copfilter.org =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- Scanned with Copfilter Version 0.84beta1 (ProxSMTP 1.6) AntiVirus: ClamAV 0.90.1/3072 - Thu Apr 12 06:32:06 2007 by Markus Madlener @ http://www.copfilter.org

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FO-29 QSO
by tjjapha＠earthlink.net 15 Apr '07

15 Apr '07

Domenico and All, It was a solid QSO with I8CVS on FO-29 from NYC (FN30). You were very strong; it was a perfect pass, even though it was a short window between us. I only heard 1 Eu stn on the next pass, which was a long pass with lots of time for N. Eu. We might be able to try again on Monday, but the wx forecast is bad just now. If that turns out to be true, it won't be possible to get the gear outside. We will have to wait until Monday morning here to see. I will send you an email then to let you know if it's possible. Maybe someone on the bb can tell me why I can send messages to the bb, but don't ever get others' messages as email. I must check the website to look at messages. Should I just unsubscribe and then subscribe again? Another question: I've had very little success on AO-7 using just 5 watts and 7el on the uplink, 3 el and a preamp on the downlink. Would it be a good investment to get a 20 watt amp for 70cm? Would it make a big difference? A 20 watt amp can be done portable, but not more than that. FO-29 is a great bird with very little activity, at least that I can hear. Being able to work I8CVS with a simple portable stn. is Exhibit A. 73, Tony, N2UN

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Re: CubeSat launch 17Apr07 06:46:35UT - INFO UPDATE
by Mineo Wakita 15 Apr '07

15 Apr '07

Launch Date: 06:46:35 UTC, 17 Apr 2007 Launch Site: Baikonur Cosmodrome, Kazakhstan PolySat CP3 436.845 1200bd AFSK AX.25 P-POD B PolySat CP4 437.325 1200bd AFSK AX.25 P-POD A CAPE-1 435.245 9600bd FSK AX.25 P-POD B LIBERTAD-1 437.405 1200bd AFSK AX.25 P-POD B AeroCube-2 902-928 9600bd GFSK P-POD A CSTB-1 400.0375 1200bd AFSK AX.25 P-POD A MAST 2400-2483.5 FHSS P-POD C P-POD A 1 xxxxxU xxxxxxxx 07107.29310451 .00000000 00000-0 00000-0 0 0000x 2 xxxxx 098.0870 182.3615 0071000 198.4663 339.8290 14.5270000000001x P-POD B 1 xxxxxU xxxxxxxx 07107.29312766 .00000000 00000-0 00000-0 0 0000x 2 xxxxx 098.0870 182.3615 0090000 199.4051 339.9000 14.5050000000001x P-POD C 1 xxxxxU xxxxxxxx 07107.29311609 .00000000 00000-0 00000-0 0 0000x 2 xxxxx 098.0870 182.3615 0084000 198.3918 339.9240 14.5160000000001x http://cubesat.atl.calpoly.edu/pages/missions/dnepr-launch-2.php http://showcase.netins.net/web/wallio/CubeSat.htm --------------------------------------------- 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: Apr 15, 2007 ---------------------------------------------

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Dayton Room
by Martha 14 Apr '07

14 Apr '07

A single room has now become available in the AMSAT hotel block. If you are interested, please call me at the office on Monday, after 10:00 AM. 73- Martha

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Amateur as secondary payload
by Patrick McGrane 14 Apr '07

14 Apr '07

Greetings from Patrick N2OEQ What are some general comments regarding secondary amateur payloads on commercial satellites? I remember the old RS series and the new hamsat are secondary payloads. What are the costs involved versus building and launching individual autonomous satellites? Thanks for general history and general comments., pat

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Message from RAFT
by PA3GUO - Henk 14 Apr '07

14 Apr '07

I picked up a message from RAFT: http://home.vianetworks.nl/users/hamoen/pa3guo/raft_voice_11apr07_hamradioi… Henk, PA3GUO

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SATpc32 Question
by Kim - ac7yy 14 Apr '07

14 Apr '07

In need of some help: My current set up with my IC-910H is Nova v2.2b with unitrac 2000 v2.2.16 with the metal case (parallel interface) to the yaesu 5500 controller. Just bought SATpc32 from the AMSAT store. In the rotor setup, can I use the IF-100 setting to control the G-5500 thru the unitrac box? Or do I need a different way to control the G-5500? Kim - AC7YY AMSAT #26076

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CubeSat launch 17Apr07 06:46:35UT - INFO UPDATE
by Ralph Wallio, W0RPK 14 Apr '07

14 Apr '07

The next CubeSat launch is scheduled for 17Apr07 06:46:35UT via an ISC Kosmotras Dnepr launch vehicle from Baikonur Cosmodrome, Kazakhstan. Four-of-seven CubeSats will be using Amateur Radio frequencies and modes as follows: CalPoly PolySat CP3 436.845MHz (1W) 1200bps FM AFSK AX.25 (Part-5 experimental license) http://polysat.calpoly.edu/ -- UPDATE: CP3 will only transmit on command from CalPoly GS -- UPDATE: Forward reception and telemetry reports to polysat(a)gmail.com CalPoly PolySat CP4 437.325MHz (1W) 1200bps FSK AX.25 http://polysat.calpoly.edu/ -- UPDATE: CP4 downlink is FSK - use SSB mode to receive -- UPDATE: FSK data at 2min intervals preceded by CW ID -- UPDATE: Telemetry decoding software will be available via TBA -- UPDATE: Forward reception and telemetry reports to polysat(a)gmail.com University of Louisiana CAPE-1 435.245MHz (1W) 9600bps FM FSK AX.25 and CW telemetry during opposite 30sec intervals using call sign K5USL http://ulcape.org/wiki/Main_Page http://ulcape.org/wiki/CAPE1_Telemetry Forward reception and telemetry reports to jd.harrist(a)gmail.com Universidad Sergio Arboleda (Colombia) Libertad-1 437.405MHz (400mw) 1200bps FM AFSK AX.25 http://www.usergioarboleda.edu.co/proyecto_espacial/index.htm http://www.usergioarboleda.edu.co/proyecto_espacial/english_libertad.pdf -- UPDATE: Forward reception and telemetry reports to 5k3l.colombia(a)gmail.com Also see http://cubesat.atl.calpoly.edu/ and http://showcase.netins.net/web/wallio/CubeSat.htm for more information. P-POD C (Preliminary) for 17Apr07 launch 1 xxxxxU xxxxxxxx 07107.29311609 .00000000 00000-0 00000-0 0 0000x 2 xxxxx 098.0870 182.3615 0084000 198.3918 339.9240 14.51600000 1x Preliminary First Orbit+ Schedule 17Apr07 06:46:35UT Launch 07:02 CubeSat separation 07:08 AOS South Africa 07:52 AOS Hawaii USA 07:59 AOS CalPoly CA USA (max el 4.5d) 08:01 AOS KL7UW Alaska USA 08:20 AOS Northern Europe 08:25 AOS Central Europe & UK 09:17 AOS ZL1AOX New Zealand 09:42 AOS KL7UW Alaska USA 10:53 AOS ZL1AOX New Zealand 11:16 AOS Japan 11:30 CP4 start transmitting 12:32 AOS ZL1AOX New Zealand 15:04 AOS WØRPK Iowa USA 18:21 AOS CalPoly CA USA 18:25 CP3 transmit on command TNX es 73 de Ralph Wallio, WØRPK W0RPK(a)netINS.net http://showcase.netins.net/web/wallio/ Hubbert's Peak - The Mother of all Perfect Storms

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FW: echo software change
by Patrick McGrane 14 Apr '07

14 Apr '07

------- Original Message ------- >From : Patrick McGrane[mailto:[email protected]] Sent : 4/13/2007 5:19:45 PM To : ao-51modes(a)amsat.org Cc : Subject : FW: echo software change Greetings Please post your preliminary results or observations of the new software changes on the amsat website. I am particularly interested in how you guys did with the power management aspects of the change. I was observing my tracking program a way back and noticed the signal improved a few seconds after the echo reached sunlight. Was this due to the software change or was I just observing a normal increase? I am very grateful to you folks for spending youre time on the new changes, thank you very much. 73 pat n2oeq

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Oscar 51 packet baud rates
by Patrick McGrane 13 Apr '07

13 Apr '07

Greetings again from Patrick, N2OEQ I understand the ECHO BBS transmitter baud rate is 9600 or greater. Can someone operate the more common 1200 baud up to echo and will it appear as 1200 on the downlink and additionally, can this be accomplished by ground control? Thanks for replies, 73, pat

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ANDE and RAFT in view at the same time
by Robert Bruninga 13 Apr '07

13 Apr '07

ANDE and RAFT are coming over at the same time tonight. Lots of time to play packet and maybe packet-to-voice on 145.825. http://www.ew.usna.edu/~bruninga/ande-raft-ops.html Good luck WB4APR

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Re: office closed
by David Bird 13 Apr '07

13 Apr '07

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Slightly OT: Preliminary mishap report for Mars Global Surveyor
by Joe Fitzgerald 13 Apr '07

13 Apr '07

NASA has just released their preliminary report on the Mars Global Surveyor failure earlier this year. Food for though for those of us who worry about spacecraft (and software) reliability. Ammunition for those that hate to put computers on board! Follow links from: http://www.nasa.gov/mission_pages/mgs/ -Joe KM1P

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Re: Amateur Rockets?
by Martyn Kinder 13 Apr '07

13 Apr '07

Bob, see http://www.lokiresearch.com/arts.asp It looks like they used 900MHz for the downlink Regards Martyn == Martyn Kinder G0CZD http://www.czd.org.uk P Please consider the environment - do you really need to print this email? There are 10 types of people in the world - those who understand Binary and those who don't... Message: 5 Date: Thu, 12 Apr 2007 10:36:55 -0400 From: "Robert Bruninga" <bruninga(a)usna.edu> Subject: [amsat-bb] Amateur Rockets? To: "'AMSAT'" <amsat-bb(a)amsat.org> Message-ID: <019601c77d10$0472a740$42577a83(a)ewlab.usna.edu> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii" Did the telemetry system on this student build rocket include ham radio? Anyone know details? On the web page I can't find anything about the electronics. Bob EMBRY-RIDDLE GOES BALLISTIC Late last month students at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University (ERAU) sent a two-stage rocket into the upper atmosphere. With 3,500 pounds of thrust in the first stage and 900 pounds in the second, school officials said it set a student-built vehicle record of 37.8 miles (space normally begins at 62 miles). It was launched from the NASA Wallops Flight Facility in Virginia and reached a top speed of Mach 4.04. The 16-foot-long rocket weighed 268 pounds gross and carried a 15-pound payload, including a telemetry system. For more information and a video of the launch, see the Web site. http://projectmanager.erfseds.googlepages.com/

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Fw: Google Honors Gagarin on Anniversary
by Tom Clarke 12 Apr '07

12 Apr '07

----- Original Message ----- From: "Christian Kj æ rnet" <ckjarnet(a)broadpark.no> To: <SeeSat-L(a)satobs.org> Sent: Thursday, April 12, 2007 7:31 PM Subject: Google Honors Gagarin on Anniversary > > Googgle today honors Yuri Gagarin on the anniversary of the first human > space flight 12 April 1961. Go to www.google.com and observe the logo, or > click on the logo to get a Google search for Gagarin, bringing up a > Wikipedia article on him. Interesting read. > > The flight was named Vostok 1; NORAD No. 103 (1961-012A) and has > definitely > decayed. > > Sorry for the slightly OT. > > Christian > > -- > Christian Kjaernet > > > > ------------------------------------------------------------------------- > Subscribe/Unsubscribe info, Frequently Asked Questions, SeeSat-L archive: > http://www.satobs.org/seesat/seesatindex.html > > >

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DSP Speaker
by n3wwn＠futuretek.cx 12 Apr '07

12 Apr '07

Hi! I recall reading about a speaker that you can plug into any radio so you can keep the squelch open all the time and a DSP will only let audio with signals through. It was intended to be used to listen for beacons on satellites as well as listen for band openings without driving the XYL crazy with static being blasted through the house. Does anyone else recall this speaker (or inline module)? I've searched and found DSPs that will attenuate white noise, but I haven't seen any that turn off the speaker completely in the presence of white noise alone. 73 de Rich N3WWN

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FO29 NEXT PASS
by W1FC＠aol.com 12 Apr '07

12 Apr '07

If anyone will be on the next orbit (52605), there is a short window from here in SE Florida and parts of Western Europe, I will be on looking for EU Thanks Fred W1FC/4 ************************************** See what's free at http://www.aol.com.

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Amateur Rockets?
by Robert Bruninga 12 Apr '07

12 Apr '07

Did the telemetry system on this student build rocket include ham radio? Anyone know details? On the web page I can't find anything about the electronics. Bob EMBRY-RIDDLE GOES BALLISTIC Late last month students at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University (ERAU) sent a two-stage rocket into the upper atmosphere. With 3,500 pounds of thrust in the first stage and 900 pounds in the second, school officials said it set a student-built vehicle record of 37.8 miles (space normally begins at 62 miles). It was launched from the NASA Wallops Flight Facility in Virginia and reached a top speed of Mach 4.04. The 16-foot-long rocket weighed 268 pounds gross and carried a 15-pound payload, including a telemetry system. For more information and a video of the launch, see the Web site. http://projectmanager.erfseds.googlepages.com/

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Office Closed
by MARTHA SARAGOVITZ 12 Apr '07

12 Apr '07

I will be out of the office tomorrow (Friday, April 13th) It's my birthday!!! 73- Martha, AMSAT

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Fw: Satellite Database Update 4-9-07 Union of Concerned Scientists
by Roger Kolakowski 12 Apr '07

12 Apr '07

For the list's perusing pleasure... Roger WA1KAT ----- Original Message ----- From: "SatelliteData Mailbox" <SatelliteData(a)ucsusa.org> Sent: Wednesday, April 11, 2007 11:54 AM Subject: Satellite Database Update 4-9-07 Union of Concerned Scientists > A new version of the UCS Satellite Database, which includes launches > through April 6, 2007, has been posted at > http://ucsusa.org/satellite_database . > > The new Excel format file is called > *UCS_Satellite_Database_4-9-07.xls* and the tab-delimited text > version is called *UCS_Satellite_Database_4-9-07.txt*. > The tab-delimited text version in which the *Name* column contains > only the official name of the satellite in the case of government and > military satellites, and the most commonly used name in the case of > commercial and civil satellites is called > *UCS_Satellite_Database_officialname_4-9-07.txt*. > > The other changes to this version of the database include: > The addition of 18 satellites > The deletion of 16 inactive satellites > The addition of and corrections to some satellite data > > We have incorporated your corrections and suggestions as we were able, > and continue to welcome your comments. > > The UCS Satellite Database Manager > SatelliteData(a)ucsusa.org > >

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RSGB Joint Response to EU Commission Galileo Green Paper
by Trevor 12 Apr '07

12 Apr '07

On Friday 6th April a joint response was submitted by RSGB, AMSAT-UK, UK Microwave Group and the British Amateur Television Club to the European Commission Green Paper on Satellite Navigation Applications. The Galileo Global Positioning System, expected to be fully operational between 2010-12, will make use of 1260-1300 MHz. This is a key segment of the Amateur 23cm band used for ATV, Repeaters, Satellites, EME and weak signal terrestrial communications. The response document can now be seen on the web at http://www.g3psm.net/07_04_06_RSGB_Response_to_Galileo_Green_Paper.pdf Galileo green paper on satellite navigation applications http://www.southgatearc.org/news/december2006/galileo_green_paper.htm Potential Interference To Galileo From 23cm Band Operations http://www.southgatearc.org/articles/galileo.htm 73 Trevor M5AKA --------------- Daily Amateur Radio RSS News: http://www.southgatearc.org/ Email your news items to: editor at southgatearc.org News On Your Website: http://www.southgatearc.org/rss/index.htm News On Your PC: http://www.southgatearc.org/rss/newsreader.htm Upload Your News: http://www.southgatearc.org/news/your_news.htm --------------- ___________________________________________________________ Yahoo! Answers - Got a question? Someone out there knows the answer. Try it now. http://uk.answers.yahoo.com/

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GPS @ Grid Squares
by Stargate 12 Apr '07

12 Apr '07

Anyone know of a current GPS receiver that will display in Maidenhead grid squares? 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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Re: IC-910H opinions sought
by William Fry 12 Apr '07

12 Apr '07

Hi Tim, I researched all the satellite radios before I bought one, and had one of the first 100 released to the market. It took a while to get the learning curve, but think this is one of the best Satellites radios out there, bar none, execellent, this is my opinion. Don't think you can go wrong with a 910H. I didn't need an HF radio as I already have one, just wanted a good satellite radio. Bill, VO1OR Tim Tuck wrote: > Hi all, > > I'm thinking of retiring my Kenwood TS711/811 combination in favour of the Icom 910, so I can add 23cm and 9600baud i/o to my station. > > Reading some of the reviews on ehams have not entirely been favourable. I'd like to hear from any one who owns or has used the 910 before I part with my $s. > > regards > > Tim > > -- If You Don't Ask, You Will Never Know !! -- If You Don't Ask, You Will Never Know !!

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Re: New Zealand 2.3 GHz Radio Frequency Auction
by Grant Hodgson 11 Apr '07

11 Apr '07

The auction document makes no mention of whether the band below 2396MHz will still be available for use by the Amateur service; it merely states that the band 2396-2400MHz WILL be available to the amateur service. Could someone in NZ clarify the situation re. amateur use below 2396MHz? This auction does not directly impact users of the amateur satellite service which has an allocation 2400-2450MHz. The 13cms band is now getting very fragmented due to geographical restrictions as most EME'rs will testify. However, there is suggestion at IARU level that both the amateur service and the amateur satellite service should try and obtain a worldwide allocation of a few MHz of spectrum, on a primary basis if possible, between 2390 and 2400MHz. This will not be a quick process, but in the long term could be a major benefit to radio amateurs the world over if it could be achieved. regards Grant G8UBN

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Value of Icom Delta100 (2m/70cm/23cm)
by John Geiger 11 Apr '07

11 Apr '07

I am looking at putting an Icom Delta 100 triband transceiver up for sale soon. It covers 2m/70cm/23cm with triband receive. I am not sure exactly what it is worth. Can anyone give me an estimate as to its value, or does anyone care to make an offer on it? 73s John W5TD ____________________________________________________________________________________ We won't tell. Get more on shows you hate to love (and love to hate): Yahoo! TV's Guilty Pleasures list. http://tv.yahoo.com/collections/265

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New Zealand 2.3 GHz Radio Frequency Auction
by Trevor 11 Apr '07

11 Apr '07

New Zealand 2.3 GHz Radio Frequency Auction In November 2006, the New Zealand Cabinet decided to reconfigure the 2.3 GHz spectrum rights and to allocate new rights by auction. The Government is planning to auction spectrum at 2.3 GHz in late May 2007. The rights expire in 2010 but some of the rights may be available for access before this date. The reallocation of the band will provide increased certainty for investment in new broadband wireless access services using this spectrum. The Ministry of Economic Development seeks any comment from industry on the proposal arrangements before they are finalised. Any comments must be submitted to the Ministry by 5:00pm on 27 April 2007. For more information, please contact: radiospectrum(a)med.govt.nz. Documents Media Statement: Broadband Wireless Spectrum Auction Process Starts - http://www.rsm.govt.nz/auctions/auction09/media/index.html Media Statement from Hon David Cunliffe, Minister of Communications (10 April 2007) http://www.rsm.govt.nz/auctions/auction09/media/20070410-minister/index.html Radio Frequency Auction No. 9: Overview - including a summary of proposed auction rules, process and technical parameters (10 April 2007) http://www.rsm.govt.nz/auctions/auction09/overview/index.html Radio Spectrum Auctions http://www.rsm.govt.nz/auctions/index.html Radio Frequency Auction No. 9 http://www.rsm.govt.nz/auctions/auction09/index.html 73 Trevor M5AKA --------------- Daily Amateur Radio RSS News: http://www.southgatearc.org/ Email your news items to: editor at southgatearc.org News On Your Website: http://www.southgatearc.org/rss/index.htm News On Your PC: http://www.southgatearc.org/rss/newsreader.htm Upload Your News: http://www.southgatearc.org/news/your_news.htm --------------- ___________________________________________________________ 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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AMSAT Awards
by Bruce 11 Apr '07

11 Apr '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. Rafael Valdez, XE2PWF Francis Geraci, WB1FXX Edgar Hoey III, N1YXW I. Made Sudarsana, YB9AY AMSAT Communication Achievement Award Stephen Ayling, SO5AS, #448 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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ANSR-37 balloon launch on 14 April 2007
by Patrick STODDARD (WD9EWK/VA7EWK) 11 Apr '07

11 Apr '07

Hi! Here is an announcement from Arizona Near Space Research (ANSR), about an upcoming balloon launch. Along with the various payloads on this flight, there will be a 2m/70cm cross-band repeater that functions very similar to those on FM satellites. Launch site has not been determined yet, but this group usually launches from sites in the southern part of metropolitan Phoenix or in central Arizona between Phoenix and Tucson. The cross-band repeater, when in flight, can cover hundreds of miles/km. Stations in Arizona along with portions of neighboring states (Nevada, California, Utah, New Mexico) and some parts of northwest Mexico (northern Baja California, northern Sonora, northwestern Chihuahua) are workable. You may see coverage maps of a typical ANSR balloon flight at: http://balloon.wd9ewk.net/ Unlike with the FM satellites, there is no Doppler effect to deal with on these balloon flights. This could be a good way to get ready for working FM satellites, or testing a station that has already been used to work those satellites. Good luck and 73! Patrick WD9EWK/VA7EWK - Phoenix AZ http://www.wd9ewk.net/ (ANSR-37 launch announcement follows) Arizona Near Space Research (ANSR) is pleased to announce the flight of ANSR-37. This high altitude balloon flight will take place on Saturday, April 14th at 9:00 A.M. (1600 UTC). The launch site is to be determined depending on the predicted winds aloft. Follow up announcements will designate and expand launch site information as the flight date nears. The balloon will be a 3000-gram weather balloon, filled with helium. The expected burst altitude will be 90,000 feet or more. The flight is anticipated to last about 2.5 hours from launch to touchdown. In addition to the ANSR standard payloads, this flight will feature four payloads designed and built by University from across Arizona. Participating schools include Northern Arizona University (NAU), Embry Riddle Aeronautical University (ERAU), Arizona State University (ASU) and the University of Arizona (UA). This flight is the second ASCEND! flight of the school year and is sponsored by the Arizona Space Grant Consortium. ANSR thanks AZ Space Grant for another opportunity to fulfill our mission: Promoting Science and Education Through Amateur Radio and High Altitude Balloons. The ANSR Cross-band repeater will be aboard this flight. Stations, especially those distant from the balloon, are invited to use the repeater when the repeater is not in use by the chase and recovery team. Feel free to use the Yahoogroups Ballooning site: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Ballooning/ to coordinate dx schedules. Peak altitude should be about 10:30 to 10:50 A.M. MST (1730-1750 UTC). The following is the payload frequency plan: APRS Beacon 445.950 MHz packet at 5, 25, 35, 55 seconds UTC time via KD7LMO-11 Cross Band NB-FM Voice Repeater Input: 145.560 MHz/162.2 Hz PL tone Output: 445.525 MHz Linked to IRLP Node 9255 APRS when repeater not in use on 445.950 MHz at 10, 20, 40, and 50 seconds UTC time via KD7LMO-11 Landing prediction after burst at 15 and 45 seconds UTC time via KD7LMO (no -SSID) Pico Beacon APRS 445.950 MHz packet at 0, 30 seconds UTC time via KD7LMO-11 Our mobile cross band Digipeater will repeat the APRS data to the 144.390 MHz standard APRS frequency and thus will be I-GATED to the Internet for out of area trackers. You can track the flight using either of the following links: http://www.findu.com/cgi-bin/find.cgi?kd7lmo-11 http://map.aprsworld.net/kd7lmo-11 Be sure to check this site for updates to this announcement prior to the flight. Jack Crabtree, W7JLC ANSR/AZ Space Grant Liaison

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need help with fodfrv board g5400b,and KR600X
by James Murray 11 Apr '07

11 Apr '07

Lost e-mail adress by accident of Mike N8XKZ. IS there anyone else out there that maybe can help me jim http://www.knology.net/~w4lwt

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partable thoughts
by tjjapha＠earthlink.net 11 Apr '07

11 Apr '07

Steve VE3SAX-- I use a 2 tripod portable setup for FO-29 (and a wee bit of AO7). Also using 2 FT-817s and, for 2 mtrs, a 20 watt battery powered amp. Antennas are the elements of an Arrow, split between two booms, one band on each tripod. It's all carried in 2 hands (and a shoulder) to the operating site! (Contrary to some reports, I've found that 5 watts isn't enough for AO7, and I'll probably add a 20 watt amp for 70cm. too.) I suggest using simple RG-8X. The runs are only 6-10 feet long, and loss is easily manageable. It's also way easier to handle, even in small lengths. At those lengths, even RG58 is tolerable. Preamps for both bands, mounted at the antennas, are great to have, if not an absolute necessity. Have fun and see you on the birds. 73, Tony, N2UN

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Status on AO-51 9K6 BBS
by Bruce Semple 11 Apr '07

11 Apr '07

Is there any status update on when the AO-51 BBS will be made available to the "general public"

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Re: Dawn Arrives in Florida -- A Little After Dawn
by Luc Leblanc 11 Apr '07

11 Apr '07

I received some commenting regarding funny use of words and association i made with them. Could be i have some influence after all...:) On 10 Apr 2007 at 13:47, NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory wrote: > MEDIA RELATIONS OFFICE > JET PROPULSION LABORATORY > CALIFORNIA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY > NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION > PASADENA, CALIF. 91109 TELEPHONE 818-354-5011 > http://www.jpl.nasa.gov > > DC Agle 818-393-9011 > Jet Propulsion Laboratory, Pasadena, Calif. > > George Diller 321-861-7643 > NASA Kennedy Space Flight Center, Fla. > > Dwayne Brown 202-358-1726/ > Tabatha Thompson 202-358-3895 > NASA Headquarters, Washington > > News Release: 2007-038 April 10, 2007 > > Dawn Arrives in Florida -- A Little After Dawn Rest of text cut here. "-" "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

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Homebrew USB interface for TS-790 & many other radios
by William Liporace - NA2NA 10 Apr '07

10 Apr '07

Good afternoon, I have had a few requests for the homebrew interface for my TS-790. The first part is a product from a company called FTDI Chip http://www.ftdichip.com The product is a TTL-232R http://www.ftdichip.com/Products/EvaluationKits/TTL-232R.htm or the TTL-232R-3V3 http://www.ftdichip.com/Products/EvaluationKits/TTL-232R-3V3.htm They over a utility to invert the signals on ALL lines. This is a very important part of the project... The utility is called MPROG http://www.ftdichip.com/Resources/Utilities.htm#MProg >From what I have seen, all you need to Ground TXD & RXD, RTS & CTS were originally connected. I found that may of the programs do NOT configure these correctly... As a side note, I have a similar setup for my FT-1000. This was started for a project that WA1KKM & I have been working on for Linux. Walt has written a Linux based contest program. You can get more info at http://www.k2ct.net/kbsoftware/kbsoftware.htm I talked Walt into adding radio control for my rig. He has also created his own USB keying. Packet works... All sorts of goodies. 73 es TNX Will WC2L

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AMSAT Activities at Dayton
by Gould Smith 10 Apr '07

10 Apr '07

AMSAT will have many activities for the Amateur Satellite enthusiast during the 2007 Dayton Hamvention. We invite you to join us at all of these events. See the AMSAT web site for additional information and directions. http://www.amsat.org/amsat-new/hamvention/Dayton2007.php Thursday 17 May 2007 - 1830 - 2200 EDT- Pizza and Suds Party at Marion's Piazza Friday 18 May 2007 - 0900 - 1800 EDT AMSAT Booth opens, Eagle area with operating components and outdoor Satellite Operating Demonstrations 1115 - 1400 EDT AMSAT Forum in Room 1 1700 - 1745 EDT IMAX movie "Space Station" special showing at the Air Force Museum 1800 - 2200 EDT AMSAT/TAPR Banquet at the Air Force Museum (order tickets from the AMSAT web site) Saturday 19 May 2007 - 0800 - 1700 EDT AMSAT Booth opens, Eagle area with operating components and outdoor Satellite Operating Demonstrations all day Sunday 20 May 2007 - 0800 - 1300 EDT AMSAT Booth opens, Eagle area with operating components and outdoor Satellite Operating Demonstrations It is important to make your Banquet reservations early, we will not be offering tickets at the booth this year. Ticket sales will end May 15th, before Hamvention begins. Order online at the AMSAT store or call Martha at the office. We need some volunteers to help man the AMSAT booth during Hamvention. Please send me an email (wa4sxm(a)amsat.org) if you can volunteer to help. We need volunteers for 2 hour shifts Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Also looking for volunteers to setup the booth Thursday afternoon and take down the booth Sunday afternoon.

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CubeSat launch 17Apr07 06:46:35UT
by Ralph Wallio, W0RPK 10 Apr '07

10 Apr '07

The next CubeSat launch is scheduled for 17Apr07 06:46:35UT via an ISC Kosmotras Dnepr launch vehicle from Baikonur Cosmodrome, Kazakhstan. Four-of-seven CubeSats will be using Amateur Radio frequencies and modes as follows: CalPoly PolySat CP3 436.845MHz (1W) 1200bps FM AFSK AX.25 (Part-5 experimental license) http://polysat.calpoly.edu/ CalPoly PolySat CP4 437.325MHz (1W) 1200bps FM AFSK AX.25 http://polysat.calpoly.edu/ University of Louisiana CAPE-1 435.245MHz (1W) 9600bps FM FSK AX.25 and CW telemetry during opposite 30sec intervals using call sign K5USL http://ulcape.org/wiki/Main_Page http://ulcape.org/wiki/CAPE1_Telemetry Forward received telemetry to jd.harrist(a)gmail.com Universidad Sergio Arboleda (Colombia) Libertad-1 437.405MHz (400mw) 1200bps FM AFSK AX.25 http://www.usergioarboleda.edu.co/proyecto_espacial/index.htm http://www.usergioarboleda.edu.co/proyecto_espacial/english_libertad.pdf Also see http://cubesat.atl.calpoly.edu/ and http://showcase.netins.net/web/wallio/CubeSat.htm for more information. P-POD C (Preliminary) for 17Apr07 launch 1 xxxxxU xxxxxxxx 07107.29311609 .00000000 00000-0 00000-0 0 0000x 2 xxxxx 098.0870 182.3615 0084000 198.3918 339.9240 14.51600000 1x Preliminary First Orbit+ Schedule 17Apr07 06:46:35UT Launch 07:02 CubeSat separation 07:08 AOS South Africa 07:52 AOS Hawaii USA 07:59 AOS CalPoly CA USA 08:01 AOS KL7UW Alaska USA 08:20 AOS Northern Europe 08:25 AOS Central Europe & UK 09:17 AOS ZL1AOX New Zealand 09:42 AOS KL7UW Alaska USA 10:53 AOS ZL1AOX New Zealand 11:16 AOS Japan 11:30 CP3/CP4 start transmitting 12:32 AOS ZL1AOX New Zealand 15:04 AOS WØRPK Iowa USA TNX es 73 de Ralph Wallio, WØRPK W0RPK(a)netINS.net http://showcase.netins.net/web/wallio/ Hubbert's Peak - The Mother of all Perfect Storms

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CAT Control for TS-790A
by Eric H Christensen 10 Apr '07

10 Apr '07

I just got my USB controller for my TS-790A yesterday. Got it installed and all looks good. SatPC32 seems to recognize the port (it doesn't error out like it did when the wrong COM port was presented to the software originally). With that side working (I guess) the radio just sits there and doesn't do anything. I reviewed the manual for the 790 but it didn't have any instructions to make the radio start accepting CAT instructions. Anyone have one of these radios setup in this configuration that can help me out? 73s, Eric W4OTN

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Help with GS-232 UPDATE
by John Meeks 09 Apr '07

09 Apr '07

After checking all the settings suggested by the group and concluding that my expensive little Yaesu box was toasted, I set the SatPC32 SDX to 2400 baud and turned off the FIFO buffer on my com port. VOILA! I'm guessing the data was getting corrupted in the data buffer but have no idea why that would be the case. Thanks to all who replied with suggestions. Perhaps this fix will be googled from the archives in the future by someone having trouble passing data to the rotor controller. Now at least the FM birds will be hands free !! thanks and 73 KC8ZFN John Meeks

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Ham Radio Promoted on Charles Simonyi Website
by Trevor 09 Apr '07

09 Apr '07

It's good to see that Charles Simonyi, KE7KDP, has dedicated part of his website http://www.charlesinspace.com/ to Ham Radio. His "Kids' Space" page invites young people to "tune into the ham radio revolution" and details the ham radio school link ups he'll be taking part in during his stay on the International Space Station. I note he has a contact scheduled with a school in Redmond. Does anyone know if this school is attended by either of Bill Gates children and if so will they be taking part ? Charles in Space http://www.charlesinspace.com/ 73 Trevor M5AKA --------------- Daily Amateur Radio RSS News: http://www.southgatearc.org/ Email your news items to: editor at southgatearc.org News On Your Website: http://www.southgatearc.org/rss/index.htm News On Your PC: http://www.southgatearc.org/rss/newsreader.htm Upload Your News: http://www.southgatearc.org/news/your_news.htm --------------- ___________________________________________________________ Now you can scan emails quickly with a reading pane. Get the new Yahoo! Mail. http://uk.docs.yahoo.com/nowyoucan.html

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Dayton Rooms
by MARTHA SARAGOVITZ 09 Apr '07

09 Apr '07

At this time, all 37 Dayton hotel rooms are gone! 73- Martha, AMSAT Manager

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N8xkz E-mail
by James Murray 09 Apr '07

09 Apr '07

have tried several times to e-mail you, but they all get sent back to me. If there is problem let me know Jim http://www.knology.net/~w4lwt

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