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AO-16 status Nov.26
by Mineo Wakita 26 Nov '06

26 Nov '06

PACSAT-1>TIME-1 [26-Nov-06 17:42:37] <UI>: PHT: uptime is 2478/04:18:23. Time is Sun Nov 26 08:09:29 2006 PACSAT-1>TLM [26-Nov-06 17:42:40] <UI>:..... PACSAT-1>AMSAT [26-Nov-06 17:42:41] <UI>:1616Z 02/18/2003 WOD Dump of Array current Channels 26,27,28,29,2A,2B Will Dump data for 24 hours. AO16 Command Team <WJ9F> PACSAT-1>STATUS [26-Nov-06 17:42:41] <UI>:..... PACSAT-1>LSTAT [26-Nov-06 17:42:42] <UI>: I P:0x1D00 o:0 l:6654 f:7171, d:1 st:1 --------------------------------------------- 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: Nov 26, 2006 ---------------------------------------------

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Re^2: IO-26 decoded !
by Mineo Wakita 26 Nov '06

26 Nov '06

Hi Mike, Thanks for your reply. http://www.ne.jp/asahi/hamradio/je9pel/io26pskc.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: Nov 26, 2006 ---------------------------------------------

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GO-32's BBS services shutdown for 2-3 weeks !
by roni waller 26 Nov '06

26 Nov '06

to Radio-Amateur's community, Due to a special test and to maintainance needs, Techsat1b/go-32 will stop its BBS services for 2-3 weeks starting 25/11/2006. We apologize for the inconvenience to all go-32 BBS's users . We will get back the services as soon as we can and let you know. regaeds, 4X6EM / 4Z7DFC Techsat's Ground Control Station http://www.technion.ac.il/ASRI

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GO-32 ?
by Dave Aitch 26 Nov '06

26 Nov '06

Tracking GO-32 now at 2150 local. Nothing heard on the downlink. Have tried requesting a DIR but no response. Similar happened during a pass this morning. Cheers, Dave. IO80SM. Portland. Dorset. AMSAT 5766

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IO-26 heard ?
by Mineo Wakita 26 Nov '06

26 Nov '06

I heard the sound like IO-26 as 1200bps USB, at 435.790MHz +/- 10kHz. Please confirm anyone it in this frequency. --------------------------------------------- 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: Nov 26, 2006 ---------------------------------------------

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Need SatPC32 Doppler file
by Michael Hatzakis, Jr MD 26 Nov '06

26 Nov '06

I've manage to mangle the Doppler.sqf file in SatPC32 beyond recognition and not sure how to extract the files out of the install disk, does someone have a virgin copy or even a well edited version I can use? Or, instructions on how to extract the original ? Michael

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Re: New Macs
by Nick Repin 26 Nov '06

26 Nov '06

I'm having a very positive experience with an Intel Core 2 Duo MacBook Pro which I've had for a couple of weeks. All the Virtual Machine (VM) stuff 'just works' under Parallels Desktop (www.parallels.com). It really is a universal run time platform when special hardware peripherals are not a factor. Parallels is a third-party app that lets you create and maintain VMs containing guest OSes, and to selectively connect VM peripherals to the host hardware peripherals (or software emulations thereof). I'm running WinXP, Win98, FreeBSD and SuSE Linux on this machine in addition to Mac OS X, and with no appreciable speed penalty in the VMs. In fact the Windows apps seem more responsive than on some new Windows workstations that we have at work. Now I can run my obsolete apps, ARRL Windows based apps, and my favorite Mac OS X logger and Sat software on the one platform. I'm running MacDoppler Carbon on OS X with rig control USB-Serial adaptor (2303 chipset) to a Kenwood TS-2000. That is all seamless. For that reason have no Windows Sat programs on the system, but on the strength of your post I thought I'd at least see if could connect the Windows COM port to see through the USB-Serial adaptor to external hardware. I can confirm that it works. In addition to Parallels, you need a small freeware app SerialClient from http://eudyptes.com/SerialClient.php to hook the USB device to a temporary file. Parallels then connects that file to the COM port that Windows sees. Windows thinks it has standard COM hardware. I was able to connect to terminal configuration on my Sat Trak IV from Windows Hyperterminal. A nice little side benefit is that SerialClient gives you a real time view of the serial streams for debugging. I'd imagine (hope) there will be similar solutions for the parallel port using USB-Parallel adaptor. Hope this helps, -Nick VK2ZTY >From: Richard Lawn <rlawn(a)uarts.edu> >Date: 25 November 2006 01:00:39 >To: <amsat-bb(a)amsat.org> >Subject: [amsat-bb] New Macs > > >Anyone tried using the new Intel based Mac computers to run PC Sat programs >such as SatPC32 and Nova? Just curious and if so how the serial and possibly >parallel ports are handled, if at all. > >Rick >W2JAZ > >Richard Lawn, Dean >College of Performing Arts >University of the Arts >215-717-6125

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FO-29 Cw Telemetry
by john heath 25 Nov '06

25 Nov '06

Thanks Mineo for the new decoder for FO-29. Works fine. If you are new to copying the CW beacon on FO-29 try some low elevation passes. The rate of Dopler shift will be less so its easier to keep on frequency with Hamscope or similar. You can also check the AFC box in Hamscope which helps. The soundcard decoder CWGet works well too. Telemetry can be fun, we run it as a demo for visitors at the National Space Centre in Leicester. See the solar panel current change and the temperatures rise as the satellites come out of eclipse. 73 John G7HIA

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Give FO-29 TLM a try
by Gould Smith 25 Nov '06

25 Nov '06

FO-29 has a strong CW signal sending telemetry(TLM). The beacon transmits on 435.795 MHz, you should find the signal about 435.805 and it will decrease about 20 kHz during the pass. If you are not CW guy, no worries mate. I captured this data using Hamscope, it does a great job. Set the center freq about 1000 Hz, and keep the signal centered on that dotted line. You can save the data in hamscope, edit any incomplete lines out using notepad. Mineo Wakita, JE9PEL has a nice suite of FO-29 CW decoding and display programs on his web site. Download and give them a try. http://www.ne.jp/asahi/hamradio/je9pel/fo29cwts.zip fo29cwts is the simple, one line decode and graphical display http://www.ne.jp/asahi/hamradio/je9pel/#prog fo29cwte is the multiline decode and graphing version FO-29 CW Telemetry data 24 Nov 2006 over North America hi hi a6 03 88 d5 8f f3 05 25 00 24 66 33 73 49 93 8e 9c 86 82 7e 82 84 77 hi hi a6 03 88 d5 8f f3 05 25 00 24 6d 31 74 49 93 8e 9c 8b 82 7e 82 84 77 hi hi a6 03 88 d5 8f f3 05 25 00 24 73 2f 75 47 93 8d b2 75 82 7e 81 84 77 hi hi m6 03 88 d5 8f f3 05 25 00 24 78 2d 73 5d 8f 8c 9a 5f 82 7e 81 84 77 hi hi a6 03 88 d5 8f f3 05 25 00 24 7c 2f 70 4a 92 8e 9b 7c 82 7e 81 84 76 hi hi a6 03 88 d5 8f f3 05 25 00 24 7e 2f 6f 4b 92 8e 9b 68 82 7e 81 84 77 hi hi a6 03 88 d5 8f f3 05 25 00 24 80 2f 6b 4d 91 8d 9b 89 82 7e 81 84 77 hi hi a6 03 88 d5 8f f3 05 25 00 24 81 30 66 4f 90 8c 99 8b 82 7e 81 84 77 hi hi a6 03 88 d5 8f f3 05 25 00 24 81 30 5d 53 8d 8a 96 6a 82 7e 81 84 76 hi hi a6 03 88 d5 8f f3 05 25 00 24 81 30 5d 53 8c 88 95 5d 82 7e 81 84 77 hi hi a6 03 88 d5 8f f3 05 25 00 24 80 31 63 50 8c 87 94 79 83 7e 81 84 77 hi hi a6 03 88 d5 8f f3 05 25 00 24 7f 31 6a 4c 8d 89 96 75 83 7e 81 84 77 hi hi a6 03 88 d5 8f f3 05 25 00 24 7f 31 6c 4b 8f 8a 97 64 83 7e 81 84 77 hi hi a6 03 88 d5 8f f3 05 25 00 24 7e 32 6e 4a 90 8c 99 72 83 7e 81 84 77 hi hi a6 03 88 d5 8f f3 05 25 00 24 7e 33 71 4a 92 8e 9b 66 83 7e 81 84 77 hi hi a6 03 88 d5 8f f3 05 25 00 24 7f 34 70 49 91 8d 9a 6f 83 7e 81 84 77 73, Gould, WA4SXM

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Re: [Bulk] Re: VU-52 and GO-32
by Michael Hatzakis Jr MD 25 Nov '06

25 Nov '06

Thanks Tom. I just worked VO-52; a very quiet, strong and stable bird. Too bad I was the only one...! I will check out the WiSP set-up. I have no experience with PACSAT. Just purchased the guide you suggested. I always try to support AMSAT whenever I can. Thanks for your help. Is this basically a BBS with message forwarding, or is there APRS as wel? Michael -----Original Message----- From: Thomas McDaniel [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Friday, November 24, 2006 9:33 PM To: Michael Hatzakis Jr MD Subject: [Bulk] Re: [amsat-bb] VU-52 and GO-32 Hi Michael, The short answer is that both satellites are very much active. VU-52 is a LEO SSB/CW bird built in India. I haven't used it in a while but it has a very good mode U/V (old mode B) transponder. It is similar to AO-07 in mode B, but AO-07 is in a much higher orbit with longer passes making it a little easier to work. While VU-52 is a little louder but it is a bit quick. SatPC32 and my FT-847 are a good combination for this bird, and I imagine that a TS-2000 or an IC-910 would do equally well with SatPC32. GO-32 is a LEO 9k6 digital BBS satellite that uses PACSAT protocol -- you must use WiSP or something similar to work this bird. I use this one daily and it has been very good the past few weeks. You need to get a copy of the Digital Satellite and Telemetry Guide from AMSAT: http://www.amsat-na.com/item.php?id=100043 This guide has the details for station and WiSP set -up. You normally won't hear this bird, but you should see your S meter come up when you're properly tuned in. 73 Tom n0ntx AMSAT Area Coordinator Colorado Springs, CO ----- Original Message ----- From: "Michael Hatzakis Jr MD" <mail(a)hatzakis.net> To: "'Bob Bruninga '" <bruninga(a)usna.edu>; <AMSAT-BB(a)amsat.org> Sent: Friday, November 24, 2006 9:34 PM Subject: [amsat-bb] VU-52 and GO-32 > Hi guys, > > I just upgraded from Satscape to SatPC32 and very happy about the > transition. As part of the upgrade, I came across two new satellites, > VU-52 > and GO-32 that were in the Standard set. > > I looked them up and they appear active; who has worked them and are they > live over every path? I haven't been able to hear them today at all. > > Thanks, > > Michael K3MH Bellevue WA CN87A > > > _______________________________________________ > 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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FO-29 status Nov.25
by Mineo Wakita 25 Nov '06

25 Nov '06

Received at 06:05 UTC, 25 Nov 2006 HI HI A6 03 88 D5 8F F3 05 25 00 24 37 74 76 47 92 8E 9C 90 80 7B 86 88 77 Decoded by fo29cwts.exe Solar Current 1156.9 [mA] Battery Current 608.4 [mA] Battery Voltage 15.7 [V] Middle Voltage 6.8 [V] Bus Voltage 15.3 [V] JTA Tx Power 837.9 [mW] Structure1 Temp 32.2 [C] Structure2 Temp 34.1 [C] Structure3 Temp 29.8 [C] Structure4 Temp 29.1 [C] Battery Cell Temp 35.7 [C] --------------------------------------------- Name: Mineo Wakita / JE9PEL, JAMSAT member Mail: ei7m-wkt(a)asahi-net.or.jp URL : http://www.ne.jp/asahi/hamradio/je9pel/ QTH : Yokohama Japan, GL:pm95tj Date: Nov 25, 2006 ---------------------------------------------

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PCSAT-3 Digital Designer Needed
by Bob Bruninga 25 Nov '06

25 Nov '06

Looking for a Digital designer to help with PCSAT-3. PCSAT-3 will hopefully be similar to PCSAT-1 and PCSAT2 including a PSK-31 transponder and of course the usual packet digipeaters.... AND... But it also will have a large surface area that we want to see if we can HEAR micrometeor impacts, and with four microphones and DSP see if we can locate the point of impact. This will require working with a high-end PIC processor that has a DSP code operating at up to 1 MHz sample rate (500 KHz bandwidth), 12 bit resolution, and sensitivity down to 10ths of a millivolt. Supposedly we have a "sofware" guy, but we dont have a digital designer to lay out the 80-pin-PIC processor board, including all the low noise front end to avoid the inevitable noise in the system and a huge amount of FLASH ram to record the data. If it works, and the PIC detects a hit, then not only would it save the data for science purposes, but then we can reply it on the FM downlink as audio for everyone to hear. Expectations are maybe 3 hits per day average? Anyway, if anyone is an excellent digital designer, with time on their hands and is interested in this project, let me know. Thanks Bob, WB4APR

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L band helix for sale
by w7lrd＠comcast.net 24 Nov '06

24 Nov '06

Hello Bob has listed a 12 turn L band helix on Ebay for those interested. http://stores.ebay.com/W7LRD-Antennas-and-Equipment_W0QQsspagenameZMEQ3aFQ3… 73 Bob W7LRD Seattle

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Re: [sarex] Re: Windows XP Time Sync
by Keith E. Brandt, M.D. 24 Nov '06

24 Nov '06

>You could also use the following host.... > >ntp.pool.org > >This is a round robin, load balanced pool of clocks by which you can >set your pc. > >regards > >Tim The site ntp.pool.org is the home page for the ntp pool, not the server itself. That site has a link "How do I use pool.ntp.org" which gives details on how to set up Window, specifically using the command: net time /setsntp:"0.pool.ntp.org 1.pool.ntp.org 2.pool.ntp.org" or in North America, more appropriate would be: net time /setsntp:"0.north-america.pool.ntp.org 1.north-america.pool.ntp.org 2.north-america.pool.ntp.org" 73, Keith

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Re^2: FO-29 CW telemetry simple decoder
by Mineo Wakita 24 Nov '06

24 Nov '06

I updated again to Ver 1.2 It will be continually made to version up. http://www.ne.jp/asahi/hamradio/je9pel/fo29cwts.htm http://www.ne.jp/asahi/hamradio/je9pel/fo29cwts.zip --------------------------------------------- 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: Nov 24, 2006 ---------------------------------------------

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Re: Golf in space
by William Leijenaar 24 Nov '06

24 Nov '06

Hi AMSATs, Golf-Ball-Sat... sounds interresting, but dreams are not reallity. Anyone ever tried to get some radio with good RF spectrum in a golfball ??? An CW carrier might work, but a transponder is a quiet different job... Then the size is very small, and generating enough energy is not possible. Even when there is enough power for an oscillator to run it will generate far to low RF to be received on earth by general users. Then the golf-balls idea with the long wires, I think NASA/ESA will never agree with it. Think about the cenario that an astronaut/cosmonaut get stuck in these wires... Not a nice idea :o( Better keep it on a real satellite, with some more power and longer lifetime. For the last 6 months I am working on a mini-mode-uv-transponder, with a good RF performance. I can say it is not an easy task. The prototype is working well and my next idea is to make it available for HAMs. The design has PLL controlled oscillators what makes it very flexible in use (Local, satellite, repeater etc). Power is 100mW PEP, and I even included a CW beacon that can be programmed by RS232. This all on a single PCB 10cmx8cmx1cm in size. I am still working on it, and there is still a lot to do (mainly software) in my little free time... So more to be followed... Maybe this will make some more interrest in linear transponders usage and transponder technology... 73 de PE1RAH William --- ____________________________________________________________________________________ Do you Yahoo!? Everyone is raving about the all-new Yahoo! Mail beta. http://new.mail.yahoo.com

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New Macs
by Richard Lawn 24 Nov '06

24 Nov '06

Anyone tried using the new Intel based Mac computers to run PC Sat programs such as SatPC32 and Nova? Just curious and if so how the serial and possibly parallel ports are handled, if at all. Rick W2JAZ Richard Lawn, Dean College of Performing Arts University of the Arts 215-717-6125

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oh - to be young again!
by Graham Shirville 24 Nov '06

24 Nov '06

Some nice positions available to students from ESA members http://www.esa.int/hr/ygt.htm 73 Graham G3VZV

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Golf Ball in Space
by Jeffrey Koehler 23 Nov '06

23 Nov '06

Ahhh, I can see it now... A halftime Super Bowl Commercial... High above the Earth, an astronaut is on an EVA. (very silent, as people look to their tv sets in their homes to see the commercial) and the astronaut is very carefully opening a locker on the outside of the ISS. A small satellite (resembling ECHO?) is revealed...solar panels and antennas deploy. The astronaut pushes a button, and the satellite is launched by some sort of spring-loaded mechanism, and begins to rotate as it moves away from the ISS. As it rotates, you see a Pepsi logo come into view. Ooooh, the possibilities. I would love to produce that commercial. Happy Thanksgiving, Jeff WB2SYK FN13 --------------------------------- Cheap Talk? Check out Yahoo! Messenger's low PC-to-Phone call rates.

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Need a tracking program with a specific function
by Andrew Glasbrenner 23 Nov '06

23 Nov '06

I'm looking for a LEO tracking program that will output a file at a specific time interval with time and lat/lon of the satellite sub point. The lat/lon needs to be in the format where lat is +/- 90, and long is +/-180, with no north or south and the values in individual columns. An alternative would be a Excel macro or system to convert lat/lon in the format : 40.14°N 98.98°W to 40.14 -98.98 If that makes sense.... Thanks in advance, Drew KO4MA

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Re: Golf in space
by w7lrd＠comcast.net 23 Nov '06

23 Nov '06

Put a Wall Mart smiley face on the bird W7LRD -------------- Original message -------------- From: "Bob Bruninga " <bruninga(a)usna.edu> > > If a company is willing to spend his money flying a golf > > ball could be they will be willing to donate if they can > > have their logo on an amateur satellite? > > I agree that if we had someone that knew the right person and asked in the right > way, that we could find corporate sponsors for our amateur satellites. See my > idea below for a Golf Ball satellite. > > http://www.ew.usna.edu/~bruninga/amsat-ideas.html > > But now that someone beat us to it, I doubt another golf ball company will > respond. But why not an amateur satellite in a COKE cooler, or a PEPSI 6-pack? > > It just takes an amateur radio salesman to get out here and drum up the > business. They would be sponsoring an educational mission. The communications > of the amateur payload would have NOTHING to do with their advertising campaign > other than the photos of their logo in space. > There would be no pecuniary interest in the "communications provided". > > So many ideas, so little time... > Bob, Wb4APR > _______________________________________________ > 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: Golf in space
by Bob Bruninga 23 Nov '06

23 Nov '06

> If a company is willing to spend his money flying a golf > ball could be they will be willing to donate if they can > have their logo on an amateur satellite? I agree that if we had someone that knew the right person and asked in the right way, that we could find corporate sponsors for our amateur satellites. See my idea below for a Golf Ball satellite. http://www.ew.usna.edu/~bruninga/amsat-ideas.html But now that someone beat us to it, I doubt another golf ball company will respond. But why not an amateur satellite in a COKE cooler, or a PEPSI 6-pack? It just takes an amateur radio salesman to get out here and drum up the business. They would be sponsoring an educational mission. The communications of the amateur payload would have NOTHING to do with their advertising campaign other than the photos of their logo in space. There would be no pecuniary interest in the "communications provided". So many ideas, so little time... Bob, Wb4APR

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Golf in space
by Luc Leblanc VE2DWE 23 Nov '06

23 Nov '06

Hello golfers Who ever said Canada is not contributing in the space conquest?... If a company is willing to spend his money flying a golf ball could be they will be willing to donate if they can have their logo on an amateur satellite? "Tyurin´s golf shot was part of a demonstration for a commercially sponsored endeavor between a Canadian golf company and the Russian Federal Space Agency. The golf club and three balls were flown to the station on recent Russian Progress cargo ships. NASA's safety analysis showed that the balls will re-enter the Earth´s atmosphere and burn up in about three days. The balls weigh only about as much as three one-dollar bills." "-" The medium is the message...The content is the audience...;) Luc Leblanc VE2DWE WAC basic,CW,Phone,Satellite Skype VE2DWE www.qsl.net/ve2dwe

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Bird wattmeter
by Dave Guimont 23 Nov '06

23 Nov '06

Hi Joseph, I'm not sure they make them anymore, but I've had mine for years. It is a Byrd model 4304A...it covers from 25-1000 MHZ with enough accuracy for my use on L band.. It covers the following power levels 5/15/50/150/500 watts (switchable) and all of the above with one slug!!! And less expensive than buying individual slugs for all that coverage. A chart is available for accuracy at the lower freqs, but I rarely use them anymore for anything.... Of course, Bird, will tell you if they are available... 73, Dave wb6llo(a)amsat.org Disagree: I learn.... Pulling for P3E... -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG. Version: 7.5.430 / Virus Database: 268.14.14/547 - Release Date: 11/22/2006

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AO-51 heard 1122 UTC - UPDATED
by Colin Hurst 23 Nov '06

23 Nov '06

Correction. AO-51 load and clear on 435.150 High Power. Voice channel 435.300 is switched off : from Telemetry. Colin VK5HI.

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AO-51 heard 1122 UTC
by Colin Hurst 23 Nov '06

23 Nov '06

AO-51 load and clear over VK at 1122 UTC. Colin VK5HI.

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ao-51 not heard
by K & R Yoksh 23 Nov '06

23 Nov '06

I was also listening and did not hear AO-51 on Orbit # 12604 73 and Happy Thanksgiving to all, Kyle Yoksh KØKN Olathe, Kansas Amsat # 35249 VUCC Satellite # 150 --- Original Message --- W6GMT BROCK THOMSEN WINTER QTH 1721 MELODY LANE BAKERSFIELD CA 93308 AO-51 was not heard by me and another Opp on the Mid West pass at 03:30 UTC did anybody make any contacts? I will work the next pass 73 Brock

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Thanksgiving
by Gerry 23 Nov '06

23 Nov '06

To all my American Friends and aquaintanances.From our family to yours a very happy Thanksgiving remember the diets hi hi 73 Gerry VE4GTB/KD7MDB

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AO-51 not heard
by Brock Thomsen 23 Nov '06

23 Nov '06

W6GMT BROCK THOMSEN WINTER QTH 1721 MELODY LANE BAKERSFIELD CA 93308 AO-51 was not heard by me and another Opp on the Mid West pass at 03:30 UTC did anybody make any contacts? I will work the next pass 73 Brock

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WispDDE comports...
by Len N9IJ 23 Nov '06

23 Nov '06

Finally got my rotor controller built but find that WispDDE (used with both Satscape and Orbitron) will only accept COM1-COM4. Before I try to force my Ethernet card off COM3 does anyone know of a means to use WispDDE on com-ports above COM4? TIA. -- Len Revelle N9IJ "My career goal is to retire"

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Bird wattmete element
by Joseph Trombino Jr 23 Nov '06

23 Nov '06

Is there a wattmeter element that covers L band (1.2ghz) for the Bird 43 wattmeter??? I checked out the Bird web page but couldn't find anything for the model 43. My Bird 4304 only goes to 1ghz...can I still make accurate measurements on L-band with this meter??? 73, Joe W2KJ

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Re: FO-29 CW telemetry simple decoder
by Mineo Wakita 23 Nov '06

23 Nov '06

I updated to Ver 1.1 http://www.ne.jp/asahi/hamradio/je9pel/fo29cwts.htm http://www.ne.jp/asahi/hamradio/je9pel/fo29cwts.zip --------------------------------------------- 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: Nov 23, 2006 ---------------------------------------------

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WispDDe com ports
by Len N9IJ 23 Nov '06

23 Nov '06

Finally got my rotor controller built but find that WispDDE (used with both Satscape and Orbitron) will only accept COM1-COM4. Before I try to force my Ethernet card off COM3 does anyone know of a means to use WispDDE on com-ports above COM4? TIA. -- Len Revelle N9IJ "My career goal is to retire"

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Home Brew antenna question.
by john heath 22 Nov '06

22 Nov '06

A question for antenna home brew experts. WA5VJB has some great designs for easy build "cheap yagi's", problem is they are optimised for the wrong end of the band for satellite use. The 70cms version is designed for 432MHz If I scale the element lengths and spacings by 432/436 will that move the antenna up in frequency to 436 Appreciate that its probably academic for receive, but it significant for transmitting. 73 John G7HIA

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Bird wattmeter element
by Joseph Trombino Jr 22 Nov '06

22 Nov '06

Dug a little deeper into the Bird web page and found the elements that I would need. They are the model 10K, 25K and 50K elements that cover 1100-1800mhz at 10w, 25w, and 50w. I would need a 10K to measure a soon to arrive 1.2ghz module for my IC910. Any idea what these units cost??? Any available for sale??? 73, Joe W2KJ

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Re: Bird wattmete element
by Joseph Trombino Jr 22 Nov '06

22 Nov '06

> Is there a wattmeter element that covers L band (1.2ghz) for the Bird 43 > wattmeter??? > > I checked out the Bird web page but couldn't find anything for the model > 43. > > My Bird 4304 only goes to 1ghz...can I still make accurate measurements on > L-band with this meter??? > > 73, Joe W2KJ

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Re: Question about tuning for doppler and SatPC32
by RogerKola＠aol.com 22 Nov '06

22 Nov '06

In a message dated 11/20/06 6:35:06 PM Eastern Standard Time, ehekman(a)cox.net writes: > Since I have found it easy to implement and it makes QSOs much easier to > maintain I am curious why computer controlled Doppler correction is not used by > all stations. Are there some radios still in use that do not have the > capability for computer control? > > Ed > WB6YTE > Hi Ed.... Just speaking for some of us Luddites, the thrill and challenge of a "pure" QSO, maybe with just CW, is part of the experience. I suppose I could get my computer to run consecutive QSOs, doppler tune, voice track, log, post my log in LOTW etc, but that is not what I enjoy. My opinion is that "I did it myself" applies to computer "programming," and to satellite operation seperately. I will reward you on your accomplishments, but reserve the right to set my own goals. That said...anyone want to try AM through AO-7? hihi Roger WA1KAT

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Office Closed
by MARTHA SARAGOVITZ 22 Nov '06

22 Nov '06

The AMSAT Office is closed until Monday November 27th. 73, Martha

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FO-29 CW telemetry simple decoder
by Mineo Wakita 22 Nov '06

22 Nov '06

I developed a simple decoder for FO-29 CW telemetry. http://www.ne.jp/asahi/hamradio/je9pel/fo29cwts.zip --------------------------------------------- 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: Nov 22, 2006 ---------------------------------------------

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TH-F6 Remote Control?
by Robert Bruninga 22 Nov '06

22 Nov '06

Has anyone tried remote control of the TH-F6 HT? We built the interface shown on http://www.misobras.com/esquemas/ham/MOD/kenwood/TH-F7-1.htm But using hyperterm and typing symple commands we get nothing. We have pressed the menu-9 key and set it to PC. We type a simple command like "ANT" and expect it to come back with the setting in response. Anyone done this? Bob

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Alliant rotor U100
by Ed Krome (K9EK) 22 Nov '06

22 Nov '06

Message text written by Norman W Osborne VE3CJE > Anyone use the Alliant rotors for tracking? Where would I look for information to interface these rotors, hardware and software? Presently have Nova tracking software. Norman< ---------------- Like many others, I used the U110 for elevation for years. Not very accurate, lots of backlash (flop in the breeze), no feeedback pot. Might (is) be a problem with a feedback system. Not the best, but cheap. As long as the antennas don't have too sharp a pattern, you should be OK. You will have to use an external position sensing arrangement. Have fun... 73 Ed K9EK EM69xd

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Re: TH-F6 Remote Control?
by John Mock KD6PAG 22 Nov '06

22 Nov '06

It works just fine for me, thank you. What's not documented is that when you set it up SP/MIC JACK (menu #9) to "PC", the 'speaker' and 'mike' lines (not shown in the F6A Manual) remain active. So in "PC" mode, you can send and receive audio as well as sending and receiving serial data at TTL compatable levels. So it sounds like it might be good for your application. So i have a TTL compatable serial interface in my USB/PIC rotor controller which uses a variant on the WB4APR Radio Shack rotor control circuitry), which allows me to track satellites and adjust for doppler on a laptop. Yes, i can use a LINUX terminal program (or the Windows equivalent) to talk directly to the F6A at 9600bps. But what i really use is an object- oriented PERL module to control the F6A, and that modality also allows me to 'predict' in server/client mode and thus lets me at least listen to satellites 'hands-free'. And i also use it to save and restore the state of the radio -- much easier than entering all this stuff by hand (or via a GUI). It turns out the hard part is the cable, as i don't think the standard programming cable passes audio. While the radio uses a 2.5mm connector, the case mechanically interferes with plugs that i've gotten locally and makes a rather unreliable connection. I just got new 2.5mm connector from Radio Shack that someone else on the 'Net mentioned and i'll have to see if works better than those from my local supplier(s). 73's and good luck! -- KD6PAG (Networking Old-Timer, Satellite QRPer) [Note: I'll be in CM98, and try to be on AO-51 and SO-50 from Wednesday evening through Sunday morning if anyone needs it. I still need DE, MA, IN and SC for WAS (but contacts from CM98 won't count for that).]

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Re: Relative merits power divider vs power divider/combiner
by Scott Townley 22 Nov '06

22 Nov '06

As long as all ports are terminated properly, they both are reciprocal devices--they work the same on RX as they do on TX. If ports are mismatched, different things happen between A and B (and that's true for both RX and TX) Device A will show mismatched impedances at all other ports, and may no longer evenly divide power. Device B will show no mismatch at the 3 input/output ports, but power will be dissipated in the port 4 load. Note that a properly designed Device A will not be mismatched on RX at the split ports. The main advantage of Device B is the relaxation of the requirements of precise impedance control. -- Scott Townley NX7U Gilbert, AZ DM43di ---- Joop & Tineke Verdoes <joop.verdoes(a)nameplanet.com> wrote: > OM-s > As I got so much truely valuable and usable feedback on my hybrid power > divider/combiner questions, I now dare to ask the following. > > For making circulary polarised yagis one needs to split 'things' over > two yagis > There are basically two ways to split power > A- use a 36 ohm power splitter, often a piece of waveguide with one > connector on one end(for the TRX) and two connectors (for the Yagis) on > the other end > B- use a 70 (75) ohm hybrid power splitter/divider, which has 4 ports, > one extra for a terminator. The TRX sees just 50Ohm. > > A- and B- are both fine for SPLITTING power. In both cases the TRX sees > 50ohm, although there are two 50ohm connected in parallel and the other > side of the divider. So both are fine for transmit. > > But...... > A- Is ONLY a power splitter seen from the transmitter's side, it does > present a mis-match as seen from the yagi, so on receive things are less > than optimal > B- Does work both ways, it presents a nice 50ohm port to the yagi, but > the RX signal is split between the RX and the other yagi, so the signal > that goes to the RX is 3db down. > > Does anybody have a view on how "bad" A- is vs B-? > > Have fun > Joop, PA1JAV > > > _______________________________________________ > 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: Alliant rotor U100
by ehekman＠cox.net 22 Nov '06

22 Nov '06

Norman, Bob, WB4APR, and Greg, KO6TH, and Dave, K8DAV have written articles about interfacing the U-100 type rotors to the PC. A couple of the links are shown below. I started implementing Greg's method with a rotor controller circuit designed by Mark, WA8SME, using a Basic Stamp module but haven't finished it yet. I would be happy to share some ideas off the list. http://home.jps.net/~gregd/hamsite.htm http://www.k8dav.com/u100_info.htm Ed WB6YTE

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Re: Alliant rotor U100
by WILLIAMS MICHAEL 22 Nov '06

22 Nov '06

I am using a U-100. My LVB tracker only controls the azimuth which is an old Wilson WR-500 that I upgraded. I normally adjust elevation only a few times through a pass. It's easy to glance at the pass data displayed on the monitor and see if elevation needs to be bumped up or down. According to the Sep/Oct AMSAT journal, 81% of AO-51 passes are uner 49 degrees. Thanks, I will look at the web-sites for U-100/110 auto control. Is there anyone out there that has built the 1.2 / 2.4 swr bridge from the 2000 Sep/Oct issue of AMSAT journal? 73, Mike K9QHO AMSAT 33589

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Tracking board
by Norman W Osborne VE3CJE 22 Nov '06

22 Nov '06

Any one out there willing to part with hardware to control the U-100 rotors. Just thought I would ask before I begin collecting parts for construction. Norman.

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SuitSat 2
by Reicher, James 21 Nov '06

21 Nov '06

Hey all, has no one heard the announcement about SuitSat-2??? http://newsvc.cq-amateur-radio.com 73 de N8AU, Jim in Raymore, MO

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Sat-El
by Norman W Osborne VE3CJE 21 Nov '06

21 Nov '06

Anyone know of this company, Sat-El in California. I understand they used to sell a tracking board for U-100. Norman.

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Re: Question about tuning for doppler and SatPC32
by ehekman＠cox.net 21 Nov '06

21 Nov '06

Roger, That is an explanation I can appreciate. The TS-2000 is a fabulous radio with many more features than I will ever use but the pleasure of operating a recently acquired Hallicrafters SR-150 has my focus for now. Also, after 39 years of ham radio operation I am still determined to get my CW proficiency up so I can enjoy QSOs on one of my homebuilt qrp rigs running 250 mw. I think my logbook will show the first satellite contact with the TS-2000 was on CW and I am always happy to respond to CW on the sats. I know this issue has been beat to death but the problem here is that we do experience some interference in the limited satellite bandwidth due to lack of coordination of tuning practices. I would still recommend using Doppler correction on the uplink to minimize interference and so other operators have the choice to use Doppler correction on the downlink. For those that have radios without computer control capability I don't mind following their downlink signal manually. I would never advise them to buy a new radio since I wouldn't want the cost of equipment to keep anyone off the sats as it did for me until this year. Ed WB6YTE ---- RogerKola(a)aol.com wrote: > > Hi Ed.... > > Just speaking for some of us Luddites, the thrill and challenge of a "pure" > QSO, maybe with just CW, is part of the experience. I suppose I could get my > computer to run consecutive QSOs, doppler tune, voice track, log, post my log in > LOTW etc, but that is not what I enjoy. > > My opinion is that "I did it myself" applies to computer "programming," and > to satellite operation seperately. > > I will reward you on your accomplishments, but reserve the right to set my > own goals. > > That said...anyone want to try AM through AO-7? hihi > > Roger > WA1KAT

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Re: Question about tuning for doppler and SatPC32
by ehekman＠cox.net 21 Nov '06

21 Nov '06

I have found it much easier to maintain QSOs when both stations use computer controlled Doppler correction on both links. The downlink frequency errors are easily tracked with the receiver RIT control. It seems to me that the best practice out of courtesy to others is to always use Doppler correction on the uplink. If that is done then the uplink and downlinks frequencies stay nearly constant at the satellite and the receiving station can follow the signal with computer control and very minor RIT adjustments. If uplink Doppler correction is not used then receiving stations must manually track the downlink frequency. Since I have found it easy to implement and it makes QSOs much easier to maintain I am curious why computer controlled Doppler correction is not used by all stations. Are there some radios still in use that do not have the capability for computer control? Ed WB6YTE

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Re: Comparison Quadrifiar verses TMP ll
by k5oe＠aol.com 21 Nov '06

21 Nov '06

Norman, The TPM II is a low-gain beam antenna (2 element, about 6 dBi) using a full wave loop for the driven element. It requires an azimuth rotator to be effective, but because of its low gain does not need an elevation rotator. It can be configured with a coaxial relay for switching polarity (not required). I found this extra feature invaluable for the LEOs like AO-27, UO-14, and FO-20. I have not had them up since AO-51 and SO-50 have been in orbit, so cannot comment on the current need for polarity switching except that AO-51 in mode V/U does seem to "swirl" like UO-14 when I worked it mobile/portable with a hand-held Yagi antenna. A QHA is an omnidirectional antenna with a circularly polarized pattern that is generally superior to that of eggbeaters (their patterns are linear at the horizon, only circular overhead and mixed in between). Another choice in omni antennas is AA2TX's parasitic Lindenblad antenna presented at this year's AMSAT Symposium in San Francisco. Getting a copy of the proceedings is worth it just to see this innovative design. A beam antenna, like the TPM II, will always be superior to an omnidirectional antenna. The beam needs a rotator and the omni needs a preamp (at the antenna) to be effective. If you go with a larger beam, anything more than 3 or 4 elements, you will likely need an elevation rotor as well, but this is a configuration more suited to HEOs than LEOs. 73, Jerry, M0GOE ----- Original Message ----- From: "Norman W Osborne VE3CJE" <nwosborne(a)shaw.ca> To: <amsat-bb(a)amsat.org> Sent: Friday, November 17, 2006 5:09 PM Subject: [amsat-bb] Comparison Quadrifiar verses TMP ll > Just wondering, how the comparison of Texas Potato Mashers ll verses the > Quadrifilar Helix > for Leo's. Both with the ability to switch RHCP and LHCP > > Norman. ________________________________________________________________________ Check out the new AOL. Most comprehensive set of free safety and security tools, free access to millions of high-quality videos from across the web, free AOL Mail and more.

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Re: Question about tuning for doppler and SatPC32
by RogerKola＠aol.com 21 Nov '06

21 Nov '06

Funny you should ask... I just downloaded QuikTrak 5.02 For IBM-PC and compatibles. (Requires DOS 3.0 or later) from the AMSAT website which gives equatorial crossing times for my IBM 8086 Luggable but I'm having trouble getting it to run on Windows 2.0...as for the Oscar Locator...a fine ham on the left coast can set you up for a donation to AMSAT. Now to get back to keying the mic on my Cleg FM27B... ;-) Roger WA1KAT

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Crozet Island active on VO-52
by Jean-L. RAULT 20 Nov '06

20 Nov '06

Hi all Please note that Nicolas FT1WM is QRV on VO-52 from Crozet Island, South Indian Ocean (QRA locator: LE53WN) till the 5th of december. He is running an IC-910H + simple dipoles in SSB mode From the middle of nowhere, he succeeded in contacting ZS1TX, FR1JB, FR5DN,and would like to hear more peoples :o) ZS, 5R8, FR5, 3B8, and VK stations, Nicolas is waiting for you :o) 73 de Jean-Louis F6AGR ex FB8XC

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Trackbox interfernces
by Vincenzo Mone 20 Nov '06

20 Nov '06

Hi to the list, I am having interference problems when I work Phones satellites while the Trackbox is tracking. Every time I work a satellite on phone mode I can hear on the downlinks frequencies the tic tic sound Clock of the CPU of the Trakbox which interferes on the rx frequencies of the satellite. This happens on all the satellites but it is more amplified when I am on ssb mode. Anybody had the same experience and has solved it? If yes how to solve it. Any help will be appreciated. 73 de Enzo IK8OZV EasyLog 5 BetaTester EasyLog PDA BetaTester WinBollet BetaTester D.C.I. CheckPoint Regione Campania Skype: ik8ozv8520 *************************************** ***** GSM +39 338 9749786 ***** ***** SMS +39 338 9749786 ***** ***** FAX +39 328 7244294 ***** *** 2nd e-mail: vimone(a)tin.it *** ***************************************

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Alliant rotor U100
by Norman W Osborne VE3CJE 20 Nov '06

20 Nov '06

Anyone use the Alliant rotors for tracking? Where would I look for information to interface these rotors, hardware and software? Presently have Nova tracking software. Norman

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OSCAR-11 Report
by Clive Wallis 20 Nov '06

20 Nov '06

OSCAR-11 REPORT 20 November 2006 During the period 30 October to 20 November, the satellite was heard from 07 to 17 November. Good signals steady signals have beeen heard on all passes, and excellent copy of telemetry obtained. The date/time stamp has been of interest. Since the satellite was heard on 18 October the on-board clock has maintained accurate time, to within two seconds over a period of 30 days. This compares with the average gain of five seconds per month, recorded when the satellite was fully operational. The date counter appears to be incrementing correctly, but the day of the month is not reset to one, at the end of each month, and is not incrementing the month counter correctly. During the OFF period the month counter changed from '0=' to '10'. On 17 November the date was shown as 51 October. However, the day of the week counter appears to be incrementing correctly. If the satellite watchdog timer continues to operate normally, the beacon should switch ON around 29 November. If the satellite is not heard around this time, it may be worth listening around 09 December. I am indebted to Peter ZL3TC, for his reports, which helped me determine when the satellite last switched ON. Many thanks. The current status of the satellite, is that all the analogue telemetry channels, 0 to 59 are zero, ie they have failed. The status channels 60 to 67 were still working. The spacecraft computer and active attitude control system have switched OFF, ie. the satellite' attitude is controlled only by the passive gravity boom gradient, and the satellite is free to spin at any speed. When telemetry was last received it showed that one of the solar arrays had failed, and there was a large unexplained current drain on the main 14 volt bus. After 22 years in orbit the battery has undergone around 100,000 partial charge/discharge cycles, and observations suggest that it cannot power the satellite during eclipses, or sometimes during periods of poor solar attitude. The watchdog timer now operates on a 20 day cycle. The ON/OFF times have tended to be very consistent. The average of many observations show this to be 20.7 days, ie. 10.3 days ON followed by 10.4 days OFF. However, poor solar attitude may result may result in a low 14 volt line supply, which may cause the beacon to switch OFF prematurely, and reset the watchdog timer cycle. When this occurs, the beacon is OFF for 20.7 days. The Beacon frequencies are - VHF 145.826 MHz. AFSK FM ASCII Telemetry UHF 435.025 MHz. OFF S-band 2401.5 MHz. OFF Listeners to OSCAR-11 may be interested in visiting my website. If you need to know what OSCAR-11 should sound like, there is a short audio clip for you to hear. The website contains an archive of news & telemetry data. It also contains details about using a soundcard or hardware demodulators for data capture. There is software for capturing data, and decoding ASCII telemetry. The URL is www.users.zetnet.co.uk/clivew/ If you place this bulletin on a terrestrial packet network, please use the bulletin identifier $BID:U2RPT127.CWV, to prevent duplication. 73 Clive G3CWV xxxxx(a)amsat.org (please replace xxxxx by g3cwv)

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Trackbox interference
by 3389749786＠tim.it 20 Nov '06

20 Nov '06

Hi to the list, I'm experiencing interferencing problems when I work phone satellites while I'm using the trackbox. I always hear the tic tic sound of the clock on the downlink frequencies. Anybody knows a way to eliminate the interference? Thanks. Enzo. IK8OZV.

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Unitrac reinstall problem
by James C. Hall, MD 19 Nov '06

19 Nov '06

Hello All: I recently had to reinstall WinXP and all software on my computer and I'm at the point of getting Unitrac working again. Hardware-wise I have an add-in parallel port PCI card for my metal-boxed LPT-version of Unitrac interface. I quickly discovered that my old Epson 740 desires LPT1 and only 1. I have the Unitrac connected to the onboard port assigned to LPT3 and set to Normal, not ECP or EPP, in the BIOS. Installation of the software (UT3) went smoothly and I applied the 113 update. I applied fresh keps and fired it up. After the initial configuration (Com/LPT=3) all appeared to be well. I set up AO-51 as an initial bird, and then tried it out. It was here that I discovered that the G-5500 controller was not talking to the Unitrac. All I got was zero's and "rotators free" in the control panel. I tried the calibration routine but could not get the 0's to change at all. Manually, there was no problem moving the rotator(s). DLPortIO is installed (of course). Can somebody point me in the right direction on this ? Thanks. 73, Jamie WB4YDL

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Boy Scout demo on 50/51
by Nick Pugh 19 Nov '06

19 Nov '06

Hi All I will be on 50 and 51 Sunday ,Monday and Tuesday mornings demo sats to the boy scouts please listen for me K5QXJ thanks nick

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GPS oncore
by SV1BSX 19 Nov '06

19 Nov '06

Hi all, sorry for "off topics", I'm looking for operational details about Motorola ONCORE Gps module. If somobody has experience, pse contact me "off-list". Thanks in advance 73, Mak SV1BSX sv1bsx(a)yahoo.gr http://www.qsl.net/sv1bsx LANProxy eMail-Server: This Email has been checked by NAV 2006 Virus Free

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Fwd: [Moon-net] FS: ICOM IC-1275 1.2 Ghz All-Mode Price Reduced
by Edward R. Cole 19 Nov '06

19 Nov '06

In case anyone is interested, I am forwarding Steve's posting from MoonNet. Do not contact me; e-mail Steve directly (below): >From: Steve Tolley <radio(a)matnet.com> >I have an extra ICOM IC-1275 1.2 ghz all-mode rig available for sale. >It is a DC model (no internal AC supply, but does have a space for >one) and in excellent condition. Power out is approx 15 watts. Better >than specs. Only issues: fan makes a buzzing noise and one of the >dial lights is out. Nothing to interfere with operation. With mike, >power cable, and manual. I do NOT have the original box but shipping >will be double boxed and well packaged. > Price is $1800 shipped US. International sale will incur >additional shipping charges. > Don't want to see it leave Alaska but no one up here seems to want it. > Steve KL7FZ > Wasilla, Alaska > Ph: 907-376-6467 > > > >-- >No virus found in this outgoing message. >Checked by AVG Free Edition. >Version: 7.1.409 / Virus Database: 268.14.6/536 - Release Date: 11/16/2006 > > >_______________________________________________ >Moon-Net posting and subscription instructions are at http://www.nlsa.com/nets/moon-net-help.html >

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SatPC32 Version 12.6 Upgrade
by Charlie Schlieper 18 Nov '06

18 Nov '06

It is always confusing-- when you run into an upgrade for a software program, and after installing it, it still says it's the older version. I first just unzipped all the new files for my version 12.5 SatPC32, thinking this alone was the UPGRADE. It wasn't. I then realized that I hadn't then actually "installed" the new Setup.exe file for version 12.6. To make sure I wasn't getting confused, I unzipped "ddesatsetup_124.zip" into a separate folder, to be sure I was using the correct Setup.exe for 12.6 and install files. After doing all of this, my SatPC32 program still says it is version 12.5. I guess I've updated it, but how can you be sure? Thanks, Charlie, N5TD Temple, Tx

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Opinions on ICOM 1271 1.2 ghz rig for satellite use?
by Greg D. 18 Nov '06

18 Nov '06

Hi folks, Not owning a 1.2 ghz rig, and it apparently being a strong preference for Eagle, I've been on the lookout for a way to get on that band. A more-or-less local ham has an ICOM 1271 rig for sale. How would this rig be for satellite work? What would be a reasonable price? With 10 watts out, and about a 60' run to the roof (about 50' of that would probably be hardline), would I need a massive antenna to get any kind of signal into the bird? The alternative is probably to find a one of those rare 1.2 ghz modules for my Yaesu FT-737R, or some sort of transverter driven from my Yaesu FT-736R or FT-767 (50/144/430 modules installed). What do you think? Thanks, Greg KO6TH _________________________________________________________________ All-in-one security and maintenance for your PC. Get a free 90-day trial! http://clk.atdmt.com/MSN/go/msnnkwlo0050000002msn/direct/01/?href=http://cl…

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ORBIT magazines 1981 thru 1984
by Dave Guimont 18 Nov '06

18 Nov '06

TO ALL.... I have ORBIT magazines for sale plus the first two "colored cover" copies of the SATELLITE JOURNAL for sale. The orbits are all in color covers.... ORBIT runs from copy #6 mar/apr 1981 thru copy #19 nov/dec 1985...and SATELLITE JOURNAL from copy #1 jan/feb 1985 thru copy #2 mar/apr 1985...obviously every two months. As I remember it was then issued as a folded paper sheet until its familiar format now.... They weigh about 3# wrapped for shipping.... 1. I will sell/ship only as a lot. Successful bidder will determine choice of shipping and pay for it. 2. I will answer all bids as being received, but will announce on here only WHEN the bidding is successful.... 3. I WILL NOT ANSWER ANY OTHER E-MAIL REQUESTS. Telephone ok, and here is my number: 619-275-1495 4 THEY ARE USED, but all readable and in good condition..AND they have been read, it was our only source of information then, except on the satellites themselves, starting with AO7 for me 73, Dave wb6llo(a)amsat.org Disagree: I learn.... Pulling for P3E... -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG. Version: 7.5.430 / Virus Database: 268.14.7/538 - Release Date: 11/18/2006

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Help with crystal filter
by William Leijenaar 18 Nov '06

18 Nov '06

Hi AMSATs, For a (small) transponder design I am checking different kinds of filters. I need something small and cheap, and I tested some of the monolitical 10M30A crystal filters. The problem is that I can not get the ripple less than 2dB, where the specs say 0.5dB. I can see the 2 poles with a kind of bath-tube in the middle. I think the problem is the matching of the 5000 ohm impedance in the specs. In my design I used small 5mm transformers, that doesn't work at all. More tests with a "pigs nose" transformers work better, only not better than 2dB ripple. Maybe someone has experience with these monolitical crystal filters (especially the wideband 10M30A) ?? I wonder how sensitive these filters are to an impedance miss-match, and how to get the optimum out of these filters ?? Specs can E.g be found here: http://www.icmfg.com/107mhzfilters.html 73 de PE1RAH William Leijenaar --- ____________________________________________________________________________________ Sponsored Link Mortgage rates near 39yr lows. $510k for $1,698/mo. Calculate new payment! www.LowerMyBills.com/lre

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Antennas
by Jim K0SBH 18 Nov '06

18 Nov '06

Hi Group, I have the following antennas for sale and they have never been outside in the weather. Used in attic only. EB-144 2M Eggbeater w/reflector Kit $125.00 EB-432 70 CM Eggbeater w/reflector kit $125.00 Arrow II 146/437-10 $40.00 If interested contact is via reply Email or Phone 314-952-6835 Thanks Friendship Through Amateur Radio Jim Wellinghoff, K0SBH Satellite-DXCC, WAS, WAC, 1 short of WAZ Former DX Editor Oscar Satellite Report, OSR

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For Sale Antennas
by Jim K0SBH 18 Nov '06

18 Nov '06

Hi Group, I have the following antennas for sale and they have never been outside in the weather. Used in attic only. EB-144 2M Eggbeater w/reflector Kit $125.00 EB-432 70 CM Eggbeater w/reflector kit $125.00 Arrow II 146/437-10 $40.00 If interested contact is via reply Email or Phone 314-952-6835 Thanks Friendship Through Amateur Radio Jim Wellinghoff, K0SBH Satellite-DXCC, WAS, WAC, 1 short of WAZ Former DX Editor Oscar Satellite Report, OSR

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Re: Practical L Band Antenna?
by Matt 18 Nov '06

18 Nov '06

For AO-40 I had 10 watts thru about 8m of LDF450 and 1m of superflex into a 25 ele loop yagi. I wasn't very happy with it, could only get in with low squint angles. So I moved to a 1.5m dish with CP patch feed that was fed with 20m RG58 (yes RG58!), this gave me 1 watt at the base of the dish. I fed this 1 watt into a 16 watt brick amp and I became one of the "Big Boys". For AO-51 I am using the 25 ele loop yagi fed with 8m of RG214 from 24cm icom HT into 16 watt amp. Works well with AO-51, there are many fades but that is the spacecraft moving around, so I am not to worried about CP. Matt -VK2DAG-

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Re^2: AO-07 healthy CW
by Mineo Wakita 18 Nov '06

18 Nov '06

Thanks for many reports on AO-07. I collected them on my HP: http://www.ne.jp/asahi/hamradio/je9pel/ao7cwtlm.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: Nov 18, 2006 ---------------------------------------------

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Re: David Ransom...SK
by Roger Kolakowski 18 Nov '06

18 Nov '06

I am very sorry to hear of his passing. His tracking program, STSPLUS, has always been my favorite to interest the kids at my wife's school in space, ISS and the satellites. In honor, I have to include his links below... http://www.dransom.com/dr94b.jpg http://www.dransom.com/ Roger WA1KAT

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David Ransom - Author of STSPlus
by David Bate 18 Nov '06

18 Nov '06

It is with great sadness to report, that David Ransom lost his battle with congestive heart failure, passed away on 5 November. While it initially appeared that Dave would recover, things began failing one-by-one until he succumbed. Dave’s family was at his side at the end. His passing on is a great sadness for the many people he has helped over the years and his friends who knew him. He will be sadly missed. -- David Bate Ontario Canada http://www.scannerdesk.com/ http://www.aus-city.com/ubbthreads/ubbthreads.php

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Practical L Band Antenna?
by Mark Brueggemann K5LXP 18 Nov '06

18 Nov '06

I am (and have been for a while now) in the throes of getting a satellite station set up. I currently have V and U circularly polarized yagis, and recently acquired a K5GNA barbecue dish and converter. What would be a practical antenna for 1.2GHz? A helix is the first thing that comes to mind, but is the ability to switch polarization important? I was told this was worthwhile for V/U, so I went through the extra trouble and expense to add that feature to those antennas. How important is polarity switching for L and S band? I am limited to what will fit on a 6' horizontal fiberglass mast of a 5400 AZ/EL rotor, so I am interested in finding out what would be a modest performance antenna for 1.2GHz for A0-51, and potentially future birds. Rig is an Icom 910. Thanks. Mark K5LXP Albuquerque, NM

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Re: 1.2GHz and K5GNA BBQ Ant ??
by w7lrd＠comcast.net 18 Nov '06

18 Nov '06

Hi All I'm pretty good at the helix antennas, but what would the minimum size be for 1.2Ghz. Currently I am putting together a four foot off center dish for both L & S. I was told some time ago that the 36x30 primestar dish would be too small for L band. My 12 turn helix is ok for AO51 but would be not so hot for the next heo with 10 watts. I'm planning for the next heo. I have this 12 foot paraclips C band that would be a bit over kill but fun to play with. 73 Bob W7LRD Seattle -------------- Original message -------------- From: Anthony Monteiro <aa2tx(a)comcast.net> > Hi Bill,, > > I did a pretty extensive analysis of this antenna including adding > screening for receiving AO-40. The article withh all the details > and measurements is in the proceedings of the 2004 AMSAT Space Symposium. > > This antenna was designed for max gain, not space communications, and it has > a very high noise temperature. However, for receiving AO-51, the stock dish > is fine. An initial analysis shows that it should be fine for receiving Eagle > on S-band in most cases also. > > 73, > Tony AA2TX > > --- > > > At 05:11 PM 11/17/2006, Bill Booth wrote: > > >Mark Brueggemann K5LXP recently inquired about a 1.2GHz antenna but > >mentioned he had a K5GNA barbecue dish and converter. Since I have my > >antennas down for rework, (since I moved) I am wondering the same thing. > > > >I am also curious if covering the BBQ grill with screening material on the > >K5GNA unit is worth the trouble. There was lots of discussion about it when > >AO-40 was working, but I do not remember anyone saying it was worth the > >trouble. Anybody add the screen material to the unit and what kind of > >improvement did you hear...... > > > >Bill Booth VE3NXK > >Sundridge ON, Canada > >79.23.37 W x 45.46.18 N > >FN05ns > > > >Visit my weather WebCam at http://www.almaguin.com/wxcurrent/weather.html > > > >_______________________________________________ > >Sent via AMSAT-BB(a)amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author. > >Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite program! > >Subscription settings: http://amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb > > > > > > > >-- > >No virus found in this incoming message. > >Checked by AVG Free Edition. > >Version: 7.5.430 / Virus Database: 268.14.6/536 - Release Date: > >11/16/2006 3:51 PM > > _______________________________________________ > Sent via AMSAT-BB(a)amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author. > Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite program! > Subscription settings: http://amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb

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Re: 1.2GHz and K5GNA BBQ Ant ??
by Mark Brueggemann K5LXP 17 Nov '06

17 Nov '06

In the course of my travels, I read about the K5GNA dish screening on K5OE's site: http://members.aol.com/k5oe/K5GNA_dish.htm According to the text you get 1.5dB from the screen. As far as the 1.2GHz antenna, I've only got a couple responses. No real clear answer on whether linear or circular is an advantage, or if switching polarization is advantageous. Not sure if this info is so common no one is interested in answering, or if there are so few users of the mode, no one really knows. Nothing on the AMSAT site I could find. Individual web pages on the topic yield a vastly disparate range of configurations, so no clear path to follow there. I got a quantative value of 1kW ERP on 1.2 to work AO-51, and a source of yagi antennas from M2 and helix antennas from W7LRD. Mark K5LXP Albuquerque, NM

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Comparison Quadrifiar verses TMP ll
by Norman W Osborne VE3CJE 17 Nov '06

17 Nov '06

Just wondering, how the comparison of Texas Potato Mashers ll verses the Quadrifilar Helix for Leo's. Both with the ability to switch RHCP and LHCP Norman.

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1.2GHz and K5GNA BBQ Ant ??
by Bill Booth 17 Nov '06

17 Nov '06

Mark Brueggemann K5LXP recently inquired about a 1.2GHz antenna but mentioned he had a K5GNA barbecue dish and converter. Since I have my antennas down for rework, (since I moved) I am wondering the same thing. I am also curious if covering the BBQ grill with screening material on the K5GNA unit is worth the trouble. There was lots of discussion about it when AO-40 was working, but I do not remember anyone saying it was worth the trouble. Anybody add the screen material to the unit and what kind of improvement did you hear...... Bill Booth VE3NXK Sundridge ON, Canada 79.23.37 W x 45.46.18 N FN05ns Visit my weather WebCam at http://www.almaguin.com/wxcurrent/weather.html

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Question about tuning for doppler and SatPC32
by pgayle＠porchlight.ca 17 Nov '06

17 Nov '06

Hello all. I was on one of the early apsses of FO-29 this morning and was having a QSO with another ham about which frequency to tune for doppler. Both of us went LOS without comming to a mutual agreement on this. This question has been asked before, I'm sure, but I thought that I would ask it again. My thinking, and the way that i have set things up is that I have SatPC32 tunining the higher frequency doppler only. I don't tune the lower frequency at all. In the case of FO-29, I only tune the downlink freq (UHF. I do leave the TX freq alone. Is this correct? SatPC32 seems to do a great job tuning along with most stations but my question to the group is that when you are on a satellite such as VO-52 which has the pair reversed, do you continue to tune the higher frequency (uplink) or do you tune the lower frequency (downlink). What is the preferred decorum? Also, for those SatPC32 users.... When you set the program up to tune either the uplink or the downlink doppler, is this a global setting that applies to all of the satellites that you have in your list or are the settings unique for each bird? Thanks, Peter VA3PK

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Wrong File? PCsat32 12.6
by Charlie Schlieper 17 Nov '06

17 Nov '06

Going back to the author's website again, I am now convinced that I may have downloaded the wrong file to update my 12.5 SatPC32 to version 12.6. Perhaps I need to download the full file and try that? 73, Charlie, N5TD

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Texas Potato Mashers ll verses the Quadrifilar Helix
by Norman W Osborne VE3CJE 17 Nov '06

17 Nov '06

Not sure if the original post got through. Just wondering, how the comparison of Texas Potato Mashers ll verses the Quadrifilar Helix for Leo's. Both with the ability to switch RHCP and LHCP. 73, Norman.

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AMSAT Awards
by Bruce 17 Nov '06

17 Nov '06

This week, congrats go out to all of the following. 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. Alan Sieg, WB5RMG Eric Christensen, KF4OTN AMSAT Satellite Communications Achievement Award Alan Sieg, WB5RMG, 440 Eric Christensen, KF4OTN, 441 South Africa Satellite Communications Achievement Award Eric Christensen, KF4OTN, US100 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 -- Bruce Paige, KK5DO AMSAT Director Contests and Awards ARRL Awards Manager (WAS, 5BWAS, VUCC), VE Houston AMSAT Net - Wed 0100z on W0KIE Intelsat Americas, T1, 6.2/6.8Mhz Also streaming MP3 at http://www.amsatnet.com Latest satellite news on the ARRL Audio News http://www.arrl.org

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Re: Req. help with making a Coax Hybrid
by Tom Clark, K3IO 17 Nov '06

17 Nov '06

Jaap -- much of the modern "TV" 75 ohm coax these days has a foam dielectric (with a Velocity Factor ~ 0.75) instead of the classic RG-59 (with V.F. ~0.66). If you cut the coax by the standard formulae, this could be the problem. Using the coax as a quarter-wave 100 -> 50 ohm transformer is not very sensitive. What I do with my MFJ269 is to measure the frequency where an open on the far end looks close to being a short and where a short on the far end looks like an open. You should be able to measure this to ~1 MHz or better. Even better, do this test with the 3/4 wave piece, where you will get a lever-arm three times longer. I have found that commercial coax varies by 2-3% from lot-to-lot so I always test the coax each time I build a new "rat-race" hybrid. Hope this helps -- 73, Tom

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New item at AMSAT online store
by Bruce 17 Nov '06

17 Nov '06

There is a new item at the AMSAT online store. An AMSAT back pack. It is ideal for carrying all your stuff and boasts the AMSAT logo on the front. This and much more for your holiday wish list is available at http://www.amsat.org in the online store. There are wall clocks, desk clocks, shirts, and more. Be sure to bookmark the AMSAT store for that special person in your life so they can find the things you really want that will not break the bank. 73...bruce -- Bruce Paige, KK5DO AMSAT Director Contests and Awards ARRL Awards Manager (WAS, 5BWAS, VUCC), VE Houston AMSAT Net - Wed 0100z on W0KIE Intelsat Americas, T1, 6.2/6.8Mhz Also streaming MP3 at http://www.amsatnet.com Latest satellite news on the ARRL Audio News http://www.arrl.org

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Preamps
by Tim Tapio 17 Nov '06

17 Nov '06

I'd like to put up a mast mount preamp for V/U mode. Is there an amp I can use that won't require split antennas? 73 de Tim, K4SHF

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AO-07 DX WINDOW
by w7lrd＠comcast.net 17 Nov '06

17 Nov '06

Hello All I am going to "float" an idea and see if it takes hold. Lets designate a small piece of the passband for DX opportunities. If the satellite is 10 degrees or less lets use 145.946-145.950 for footprint edge to edge qso's. There is not a lot of time so timing is critical. If this idea takes hold it would be a lot of fun. Lets kick the idea around and see if it has some consensus. 73 Bob W7LRD Seattle

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SatPC32 version 12.6 is now released
by Wayne Estes 16 Nov '06

16 Nov '06

SatPC32 version 12.6 is now available for download from the author's web site: http://www.dk1tb.de/downloadeng.htm Version 12.6 has some new features that will be of interest to many satellite operators. The most notable new features are a "Voice AOS announce" function and a separate "Countdown" window that displays the next AOS/LOS for all the satellites in your main satellite group. Also, the program now ignores the new characters in brackets that celestrak.com recently added to their Keplerian element files. Here is the complete list of changes in the "What's New" file: 1. Previous program versions displayed the AOS and LOS times of the next passes of the shown satellites inside and below the world map. With version 12.6 the program can alternatively count down the remaining hours and minutes until the next AOS or LOS. A new control button enables the user to toggle between the two display modes. The program updates the remaining times with each update of the graphical window (by default every 10 seconds). 2. For a quick overview the program can optionally display in a separate window a countdown of the remaining times until the next AOS or LOS and show the maximum elevation of the next pass of all selected satellites. This window is also updated simultaneously with the update of the graphical window. 3. The programs SatPC32 and Wisat32 can now output an acoustic message when a satellite is rising. Thus it will draw the user's attention to the rising even if he is not watching the screen. 4. The sub tone steering functions of the program have been expanded. These functions support now also the Kenwood TS-790A. 5. The auxiliary program WinAOS has been improved. All passes of a particular satellite can be highlighted by clicking on the satellites' name. This facilitates the overview over the coming passes of that satellite. 6. The programs now ignore any characters in brackets after the satellite names in Keplerian element text files. This allows the user's existing Doppler.SQF file to be compatible with the new Keps file format from Celestrak. The downloadable version is a "trial" version that requires the user to enter their lat/lon every time they start the program. To make the program fully functional, a registration password must be purchased from AMSAT-NA, AMSAT-DL, or AMSAT-UK. Your existing registration password may be used for the new version. The author Erich Eichmann DK1TB has donated SatPC32 as a fund-raiser for AMSAT. If you use SatPC32, please support amateur satellite programs by purchasing a SatPC32 registration password. Version 12.6 must be installed in a NEW directory if you currently use version 12.3 or older. Please read the installation instructions. Wayne Estes W9AE Oakland, Oregon, USA, CN83ik

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ORBIT MAGAZINES 1981-84 plus phone number
by Dave Guimont 16 Nov '06

16 Nov '06

TO ALL.... I have ORBIT magazines for sale plus the first two "colored cover" copies of the SATELLITE JOURNAL for sale. The orbits are all in color covers.... ORBIT runs from copy #6 mar/apr 1981 thru copy #19 nov/dec 1985...and SATELLITE JOURNAL from copy #1 jan/feb 1985 thru copy #2 mar/apr 1985...obviously every two months. As I remember it was then issued as a folded paper sheet until its familiar format now.... They weigh about 3# wrapped for shipping.... 1. I will sell/ship only as a lot. Successful bidder will determine choice of shipping and pay for it. 2. I will answer all bids as being received, but will announce on here only WHEN the bidding is successful.... 3. I WILL NOT ANSWER ANY OTHER E-MAIL REQUESTS. Telephone ok, and here is my number: 619-275-1495 4 THEY ARE USED, but all readable and in good condition..AND they have been read, it was our only source of information then, except on the satellites themselves, starting with AO7 for me 73, Dave wb6llo(a)amsat.org Disagree: I learn.... Pulling for P3E... -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG. Version: 7.5.430 / Virus Database: 268.14.6/536 - Release Date: 11/16/2006

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FO-29 SE USA - UK mutual window 1939-1943Z 16NOV06
by Andrew Glasbrenner 16 Nov '06

16 Nov '06

I know it's short notice, but I'll be on the 1939 pass of FO29 looking for SSB contacts with EU. I'll be around 435.860 on the downlink. 73, Drew KO4MA AMSAT LM 2332

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Satellite Operation Schedule
by Thailand Amateur Radio Satellites Corporate 16 Nov '06

16 Nov '06

Sawasdee Krab All Ham Radio We will operate from Sihanouk Ville or Kampong Som Southern of Cambodia during 23-28 November 2006 Siam DX Group work on Frequency 160 m - 10 m (+WARC) on mode CW, SSB, RTTY and PSK-31 for TAMSAT Group work on Frequency 6 m, 2 m, and 70 cm on Mode CW, SSB, and FM more infomation Satellite Operation Schedule up to website : http://www.tamsat.org/xu7/sch/ For our travelling schedule, TAMSAT and Siam DX Group will depart from Bangkok Thailand in the Morning of 21 November 2006and arrive at Sihanouk Ville in the morning of 23 November 2006 and come back to Thailand in 29 November 2006. TAMSAT Group and Siam DX Group will have a trip to Cambodia for this event, Ham Radio of Thailand is processing for permission for on air in Ham frequency and will use callsign of Cambodia for on air from Sihanouk Ville or Kumpong Som city. We using antenna equipments only from Thailand. For the QSO, TAMSAT Group will use frequency 2m, and 70cm for QSO via Ham Radio satellite AO-7, FO-29, SO-50, AO-51, and VO-52 in mode CW, SSB, FM. TAMSAT Group will emphasize on QSO via Ham Radio Satellite AO-51 in FM repeator mode and using Ham Radio Satellite VO-52 in direct contact as a voice signal downlink in FM mode at frequency 145.900 MHz and there will be languages which are Cambodian, Chinese, Japanese, English, and Thai for all Ham Radio location address in region Zone III and all Ham Radio country in Asia for receive SWL card in this time Team members of DXpedition Champ C. Muangamphun XU7ADE or E21EIC Work on HF CQWW CW Bruce E. Ault XU7ADF or AA4XR or HS0ZCY Work on HF CQWW CW Narongdej Gomonrat XU7ADK or E21YDP Work on RTTY and PSK-31 Part P. Wissawaplanont XU7ADL or E20PFE Work on HF Supong Sakchoowong XU7ADM or E21QEB Work on UHF Uplink Satellites Tanan Rangseeprom XU7ADN or HS1JAN Work on VHF Uplink Satellites and 6 m Noppadol Nimwanadon XU7ADP or HS5IGY Work on VHF Uplink Satellites and 6 m Therefore we would like to invite all Ham Radio in this area to QSO during 23-28 November 2006 for the web broad up to website : www.tamsat.org/bb or www.retry.net/bb. Ragards, TAMSAT Group _________________________________________________________________ Express yourself instantly with MSN Messenger! Download today it's FREE! http://messenger.msn.click-url.com/go/onm00200471ave/direct/01/

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Satellite Operation Schedule of DX Pedition during 23-28 November 2006
by Tanan Rangseeprom 16 Nov '06

16 Nov '06

Sawasdee Krab All Ham Radio We will operate from Sihanouk Ville or Kampong Som Southern of Cambodia during 23-28 November 2006 Siam DX Group work on Frequency 160 m - 10 m (+WARC) on mode CW, SSB, RTTY and PSK-31 for TAMSAT Group work on Frequency 6 m, 2 m, and 70 cm on Mode CW, SSB, and FM more infomation Satellite Operation Schedule up to website : http://www.tamsat.org/xu7/sch/ For our travelling schedule, TAMSAT and Siam DX Group will depart from Bangkok Thailand in the Morning of 21 November 2006and arrive at Sihanouk Ville in the morning of 23 November 2006 and come back to Thailand in 29 November 2006. TAMSAT Group and Siam DX Group will have a trip to Cambodia for this event, Ham Radio of Thailand is processing for permission for on air in Ham frequency and will use callsign of Cambodia for on air from Sihanouk Ville or Kumpong Som city. We using antenna equipments only from Thailand. For the QSO, TAMSAT Group will use frequency 2m, and 70cm for QSO via Ham Radio satellite AO-7, FO-29, SO-50, AO-51, and VO-52 in mode CW, SSB, FM. TAMSAT Group will emphasize on QSO via Ham Radio Satellite AO-51 in FM repeator mode and using Ham Radio Satellite VO-52 in direct contact as a voice signal downlink in FM mode at frequency 145.900 MHz and there will be languages which are Cambodian, Chinese, Japanese, English, and Thai for all Ham Radio location address in region Zone III and all Ham Radio country in Asia for receive SWL card in this time Team members of DXpedition Champ C. Muangamphun XU7ADE or E21EIC Work on HF CQWW CW Bruce E. Ault XU7ADF or AA4XR or HS0ZCY Work on HF CQWW CW Narongdej Gomonrat XU7ADK or E21YDP Work on RTTY and PSK-31 Part P. Wissawaplanont XU7ADL or E20PFE Work on HF Supong Sakchoowong XU7ADM or E21QEB Work on UHF Uplink Satellites Tanan Rangseeprom XU7ADN or HS1JAN Work on VHF Uplink Satellites and 6 m Noppadol Nimwanadon XU7ADP or HS5IGY Work on VHF Uplink Satellites and 6m Therefore we would like to invite all Ham Radio in this area to QSO during 23-28 November 2006 for the web broad up to website : www.tamsat.org/bb or www.retry.net/bb. Ragards, Tanan Rangseeprom XU7ADN, TAMSAT Group and Siam DX Group ____________________________________________________________________________________ Sponsored Link Mortgage rates near 39yr lows. $510k for $1,698/mo. Calculate new payment! www.LowerMyBills.com/lre

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my symec tnc3s modem is E version
by nader omer 16 Nov '06

16 Nov '06

Thanks Harmen for reply wll new info !! ok i got tnc3s with the modem (E) i wll contact Ulf for ver (C) 73 de Nader ,ST2NH --------------------------------- Sponsored Link Degrees for working adults in as fast as 1 year. Bachelors, Masters, Associates. Top schools

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Wanted
by LARRY CORREA 16 Nov '06

16 Nov '06

I am looking for a rotor with elevation and azimuth perhaps a Yaesu 5400 etc. must have all docks. Also need 144mhz brick 25-30 watts in 100 plus watts out with rx pre amp and must have all docks. Also need 432mhz brick 25-30 watts in 100 plus watts out with rx pre amp and must have all docks. Thanks in advance Larry K7QDH

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for sale
by Dave Guimont 16 Nov '06

16 Nov '06

for sale 73, Dave wb6llo(a)amsat.org Disagree: I learn.... Pulling for P3E... -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG. Version: 7.5.430 / Virus Database: 268.14.6/535 - Release Date: 11/15/2006

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Leonids this weekend?
by Dave hartzell 16 Nov '06

16 Nov '06

I know this is a bit off-topic, but does anyone know of any meteor scatter email lists? I'm interested in trying WSJT this weekend if possible, and it is predicted that the Leonids should be heavy... 73, Dave N0TGD

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ORBIT MAGAZINES 1981-84 FOR SALE
by Dave Guimont 15 Nov '06

15 Nov '06

TO ALL.... I have ORBIT magazines for sale plus the first two "colored cover" copies of the SATELLITE JOURNAL for sale. The orbits are all in color covers.... ORBIT runs from copy #6 mar/apr 1981 thru copy #19 nov/dec 1985...and SATELLITE JOURNAL from copy #1 jan/feb 1985 thru copy #2 mar/apr 1985...obviously every two months. As I remember it was then issued as a folded paper sheet until its familiar format now.... They weigh about 3# wrapped for shipping.... 1. I will sell/ship only as a lot. Successful bidder will determine choice of shipping and pay for it. 2. I will answer all bids as being received, but will announce on here only WHEN the bidding is successful.... 3. I WILL NOT ANSWER ANY OTHER E-MAIL REQUESTS. 4 THEY ARE USED, but all readable and in good condition..AND they have been read, it was our only source of information then, except on the satellites themselves, starting with AO7 for me 73, Dave wb6llo(a)amsat.org Disagree: I learn.... Pulling for P3E... -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG. Version: 7.5.430 / Virus Database: 268.14.6/535 - Release Date: 11/15/2006

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test1
by Dave Guimont 15 Nov '06

15 Nov '06

test1 only.......... 73, Dave wb6llo(a)amsat.org Disagree: I learn.... Pulling for P3E... -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG. Version: 7.5.430 / Virus Database: 268.14.6/535 - Release Date: 11/15/2006

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EaglePedia Back Online
by Emily Clarke 15 Nov '06

15 Nov '06

The EaglePedia upgrade went smoother than expected and EaglePedia is now successfully online. Some features are in the process of testing and integration, however these should not impact EaglePedia's normal use. 73, Emily --------------------------------- N1DID formerly W0EEC - CM87tm Support Project OSCAR - http://www.projectoscar.net

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symek tnc3s ans a051
by Pedro Cruz 15 Nov '06

15 Nov '06

HI to all Please can any one tell me how to set the tnc3s for work with the Ao51. Best 73 to All Pedro Cruz

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ON/PE4WJ at Flemmish Space Days
by W.J. Ubbels 15 Nov '06

15 Nov '06

Hi all, from Friday 17th till Sunday 19th of November I will try to be active on the FM birds from the "Flemmish Space Days", which is a space event in Belgium with the aim of promoting space engineering & science, especially among schoolchildren. We will be there to promote the Delfi-C3 project, and if time premits I'll try to run some demos on AO-51 and SO-50 with an Arrow and HT. Look for ON/PE4WJ! 73, Wouter Jan Ubbels PE4WJ -- W.J. Ubbels MSc. Delfi-C3 project manager electronic systems and communications Faculty of Aerospace Engineering Delft University of Technology room 8.19 Kluyverweg 1 2629 HS Delft +31 (0)15-2784615 w.j.ubbels(a)delfic3.nl w.j.ubbels(a)lr.tudelft.nl www.delfic3.nl PE4WJ

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EaglePedia Down for Maintenance
by Emily Clarke 15 Nov '06

15 Nov '06

EaglePedia will be undergoing a major upgrade beginning Wednesday, November 15. The new upgrade requires an upgrade to the database, and as a result access to EaglePedia is not possible during the conversion. As a result, EaglePedia will be offline during the upgrade. There will be additional upgrades following the database conversion that may also necessitate taking EaglePedia offline. I have put a status page in place of the EaglePedia main page. It will tell you what the current status is and give an estimate as to when we expect EaglePedia to return to online status. I apologize for any inconvenience. 73, Emily --------------------------------- N1DID formerly W0EEC - CM87tm Support Project OSCAR - http://www.projectoscar.net

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AO-7 stretch footprint
by w7lrd＠comcast.net 15 Nov '06

15 Nov '06

Hello I am looking for anyone in the norhern part of JA or northern Europe who can "see" Seattle Washington. I did this back in the day of RS-15. It was and is quite a challange to "squeeze" out a 45 second QSO. As I remember it took almost four weeks of attempts. Could we designate a "DX" watering hole on AO-7 for foot print stretchers? I suppose if it were easy everyone would be doing it. 73 Bob W7LRD Seattle

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