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Re: [amsat-bb] AMSAT-BB Digest, Vol 15, Issue 314
by Rose Lubbers 03 Aug '20

03 Aug '20

On August 3, 2020, at 5:40 PM, amsat-bb-request(a)amsat.org wrote: Send AMSAT-BB mailing list submissions to amsat-bb(a)amsat.org To subscribe or unsubscribe via the World Wide Web, visit https://www.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: QSO Today Virtual Ham Expo satellite presentation. (W3AB/GEO) 2. Re: GS-232B Advice? (CEE) 3. Repeater Vertex Standard VXR-9000U to hamradio band (433Mhz) (Max) 4. Re: Repeater Vertex Standard VXR-9000U to hamradio band (433Mhz) (Zach Metzinger) 5. Re: Repeater Vertex Standard VXR-9000U to hamradio band (433Mhz) (Max) 6. Re: Repeater Vertex Standard VXR-9000U to hamradio band (433Mhz) (jim(a)k6ccc.org) 7. ARISS News Release No. 20-10 (David Jordan) 8. Ballot received (Douglas B Tabor) 9. Re: Ballot received (Steve Kristoff) 10. (no subject) (Greg Lane) 11. Re: GS-232B Advice? (Chris Hoffman) 12. Re: Ballot received (Ed Krome) 13. ARISS News Release No. 20-10 (David Jordan) ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Message: 1 Date: Sun, 02 Aug 2020 14:51:31 -0700 From: W3AB/GEO <w3ab(a)yahoo.com> To: tjschuessler(a)verizon.net Cc: amsat-bb(a)amsat.org Subject: Re: [amsat-bb] QSO Today Virtual Ham Expo satellite presentation. Message-ID: <bb059e51-0918-489f-89f0-62d8115634eb(a)yahoo.com> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=UTF-8 Tom, Thanks for doing this. I'm looking forward to seeing your presentation. ?___ Sent from my two way wrist watch 73 de W3AB/GEO? On Aug 1, 2020, 15:53, at 15:53, "Tom Schuessler, N5HYP via AMSAT-BB" <amsat-bb(a)amsat.org> wrote: >Hi all, > >I was able to slip under the wire and obtain what turns out to be the >very >last presenter slot for the upcoming QSO Today Virtual Ham Expo event >this >coming weekend, August 8 and 9, https://www.qsotodayhamexpo.com/ . I >will >be doing a "Getting Started with Amateur Radio Satellites presentation >which >is scheduled at the conclusion of the second day of the event, starting >at >2245Z on Sunday August 9th. The first half of the hour will be a >pre-recorded and edited talk I submitted to them for playback at that >time, >followed by a live Q and A session for those attending real time. My >recorded piece also includes a tour of my portable setup as well as >part of >a contact on RS-44. The event organizers will then archive that >presentation and Q and A, along with the others for the weekend for >on-demand streaming over the next month. I also get to have a virtual >"Table" with downloads that can be grabbed and viewed at a later time, >just >like a real information table. > >I only had about a day to put together the edited 30 minutes and felt >like I >had to rush through things and definately know I forgot items and >concepts >that I hope to be able to bring up during the Q and A. I hope though >that >it will be enough to grab the interest of the hearers. > >The event organizers have come up with a cool way to spur ongoing >interest >in participating in as much of the event activities as possible, by >giving >points for every activity viewed. These points act as virtual tickets >in a >prize drum and can accumulate for the month following the live Expo. >The >more activities one takes in, the more tickets, and thus, the more >chances >to win a cool selection of prizes. > >If you know someone who is interested in learning more about our >fascinating >niche of the amateur radio hobby, please do send them to the event and >point >out the presentation time on August 9, or the post event archives. > >I think they are planning on doing this again next March and I do hope >to >have an improved video presentation by then. > >73 and hope to see you, virtually at least. > >Tom Schuessler, N5HYP >EM12ms > > > >_______________________________________________ >Sent via AMSAT-BB(a)amsat.org. AMSAT-NA makes this open forum available >to all interested persons worldwide without requiring membership. >Opinions expressed >are solely those of the author, and do not reflect the official views >of AMSAT-NA. >Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite >program! >Subscription settings: https://www.amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb ------------------------------ Message: 2 Date: Sun, 2 Aug 2020 20:38:40 -0700 From: CEE <cee(a)palomarlight.com> To: Chris Hoffman <cq.kg6o(a)gmail.com>, DCFox(a)rwglaw.com Cc: AMSAT BB <amsat-bb(a)amsat.org> Subject: Re: [amsat-bb] GS-232B Advice? Message-ID: <74e69f57-66a3-05f2-3a24-58a16be0379c(a)palomarlight.com> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=utf-8; format=flowed I agree with Craig, my Fox Delta LVB tracker has worked flawlessly for several years now. Great price, great service, nice kit. 73 Chuck N7BFO On 8/2/2020 2:39 PM, D. Craig Fox via AMSAT-BB wrote: > Long time happy user of the Fox Delta. Price and customer service can't be beat. > > 73, Craig > N6RSX > > -----Original Message----- > From: AMSAT-BB <amsat-bb-bounces(a)amsat.org> On Behalf Of Peter Goodhall (2M0SQL) via AMSAT-BB > Sent: Saturday, August 1, 2020 3:43 AM > To: Chris Hoffman <cq.kg6o(a)gmail.com> > Cc: AMSAT BB <amsat-bb(a)amsat.org> > Subject: Re: [amsat-bb] GS-232B Advice? > > Chris, > > There's a few options > > - LVB Tracker that you can still get on AMSAT-UKs shop > - Foxdelta ST2 lvb clone > - ERC-M > - EA4TX ars > > There's many others including homebrew, and some very expensive commercial units. > > I'd suggest one of those four, I'm currently using the ERC-M with good success. > > Peter, 2M0SQL > > On Fri, 31 Jul 2020, 19:05 Chris Hoffman via AMSAT-BB, <amsat-bb(a)amsat.org> > wrote: > >> Happy Birthday to me: I now own a G-5500 and it's controller! Now... I >> need the computer interface. >> >> As opposed to paying the $ for an authentic GS-232B, I see the >> following item come up a lot in my EBay feed, and I'm left to wonder >> if it is worth >> trying: >> >> https://www.ebay.com/itm/Rotator-Control-Interface-Board-with-Cable-US >> B-232B-for-YAESU-G-800-1000-2800DXA/124009089208?hash=item1cdf8488b8:g >> :a0YAAOSw-c9d8wtl >> >> That, or I spring for a Green Heron, right? >> >> What do you think? What other options should I consider? >> >> /ch >> N6QR >> _______________________________________________ >> Sent via AMSAT-BB(a)amsat.org. AMSAT-NA makes this open forum available >> to all interested persons worldwide without requiring membership. >> Opinions expressed are solely those of the author, and do not reflect >> the official views of AMSAT-NA. >> Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite program! >> Subscription settings: https://www.amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb >> > _______________________________________________ > Sent via AMSAT-BB(a)amsat.org. AMSAT-NA makes this open forum available to all interested persons worldwide without requiring membership. Opinions expressed are solely those of the author, and do not reflect the official views of AMSAT-NA. > Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite program! > Subscription settings: https://www.amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb > > > (If this message is spam, please report it to IT Dept. Thank you.) > _______________________________________________ > Sent via AMSAT-BB(a)amsat.org. AMSAT-NA makes this open forum available > to all interested persons worldwide without requiring membership. Opinions expressed > are solely those of the author, and do not reflect the official views of AMSAT-NA. > Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite program! > Subscription settings: https://www.amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb ------------------------------ Message: 3 Date: Mon, 3 Aug 2020 13:46:56 +0300 From: Max <max(a)boryspil.net.ua> To: amsat-bb(a)amsat.org Subject: [amsat-bb] Repeater Vertex Standard VXR-9000U to hamradio band (433Mhz) Message-ID: <3fe2ed39-c5b3-88a6-31c8-1ec84b791e79(a)boryspil.net.ua> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=utf-8; format=flowed Good day, Immediately I apologize for my request in this topic. Can you please tell me where you can read how to reconfigure the repeater to work in the amateur band? Or who can I write to help? Thank. ------------------------------ Message: 4 Date: Mon, 3 Aug 2020 09:04:48 -0500 From: Zach Metzinger <zmetzing(a)pobox.com> To: amsat-bb(a)amsat.org Subject: Re: [amsat-bb] Repeater Vertex Standard VXR-9000U to hamradio band (433Mhz) Message-ID: <812bb211-b381-fa49-8332-5426d6a86e7f(a)pobox.com> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=utf-8; format=flowed On 08/03/20 05:46, Max via AMSAT-BB wrote: > Can you please tell me where you can read how to reconfigure the > repeater to work in the amateur band? Hello Max, Are you a licensed amateur radio operator? I did not see your call in the post. Are you planning to use this radio for satellite work? Googling for "VXR-9000 amateur" returns several promising pages of information. --- Zach N0ZGO ------------------------------ Message: 5 Date: Mon, 3 Aug 2020 17:19:20 +0300 From: Max <max(a)boryspil.net.ua> To: amsat-bb(a)amsat.org Subject: Re: [amsat-bb] Repeater Vertex Standard VXR-9000U to hamradio band (433Mhz) Message-ID: <98c72e83-8f23-4696-f2ff-a12a72feb4df(a)boryspil.net.ua> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=utf-8; format=flowed Good day, Thanks for the answer. I apologize for disturbing this mailing list with my question. This will never happen again. 03.08.2020 17:04, Zach Metzinger via AMSAT-BB ????: > On 08/03/20 05:46, Max via AMSAT-BB wrote: >> Can you please tell me where you can read how to reconfigure the >> repeater to work in the amateur band? > > Hello Max, > > Are you a licensed amateur radio operator? I did not see your call in > the post. > > Are you planning to use this radio for satellite work? > > Googling for "VXR-9000 amateur" returns several promising pages of > information. > > --- Zach > N0ZGO > _______________________________________________ > Sent via AMSAT-BB(a)amsat.org. AMSAT-NA makes this open forum available > to all interested persons worldwide without requiring membership. > Opinions expressed > are solely those of the author, and do not reflect the official views > of AMSAT-NA. > Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite > program! > Subscription settings: https://www.amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb ------------------------------ Message: 6 Date: Mon, 3 Aug 2020 07:24:05 -0700 (PDT) From: "jim(a)k6ccc.org" <jim(a)k6ccc.org> To: "Max" <max(a)boryspil.net.ua> Cc: amsat-bb(a)amsat.org Subject: Re: [amsat-bb] Repeater Vertex Standard VXR-9000U to hamradio band (433Mhz) Message-ID: <1596464645.19526542(a)apps.rackspace.com> Content-Type: text/plain;charset=UTF-8 A far better place to ask is the Vertex Standard group on Yahoo: https://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/vertex-standard/info Jim - K6CCC -----Original Message----- From: "Max via AMSAT-BB" <amsat-bb(a)amsat.org> Sent: Monday, August 3, 2020 03:46 To: amsat-bb(a)amsat.org Subject: [amsat-bb] Repeater Vertex Standard VXR-9000U to hamradio band (433Mhz) Good day, Immediately I apologize for my request in this topic. Can you please tell me where you can read how to reconfigure the repeater to work in the amateur band? Or who can I write to help? Thank. _______________________________________________ Sent via AMSAT-BB(a)amsat.org. AMSAT-NA makes this open forum available to all interested persons worldwide without requiring membership. Opinions expressed are solely those of the author, and do not reflect the official views of AMSAT-NA. Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite program! Subscription settings: https://www.amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb ------------------------------ Message: 7 Date: Mon, 3 Aug 2020 16:25:06 +0000 (UTC) From: David Jordan <n4csitwo(a)bellsouth.net> To: AMSAT BB <amsat-bb(a)amsat.org> Subject: [amsat-bb] ARISS News Release No. 20-10 Message-ID: <1107056798.7848264.1596471906370(a)mail.yahoo.com> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=UTF-8 ? ? ARISS News Release??????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????? ?????????????????????????????????? No.?? 20-10?????? Dave Jordan, AA4KN ARISS PR aa4kn(a)amsat.org ? ? ? FORIMMEDIATE RELEASE ? SSTV Event Scheduled for earlyAugust ? August03, 2020 ? A Slow Scan TV (SSTV) event is scheduled from the InternationalSpace Station (ISS) for early August. Date and times for the event are Aug 4 (12:25-18:10 UTC) for setup and operation andAug 5 (08:15-18:25 UTC) for operation and close down. This is an MAI-75experiment activity developed by the MoscowAviation Institute. ? Imageswill be downlinked at 145.8 MHz and the expected SSTV mode of operation is PD120. Radio enthusiasts participating in the event can post and view images onthe ARISS SSTV Gallery at https://www.spaceflightsoftware.com/ARISS_SSTV/. ? ? About ARISS: Amateur Radio on the InternationalSpace Station (ARISS) is a cooperative venture of international amateur radio societiesand the space agencies that support the International Space Station (ISS).? In the United States, sponsors are the RadioAmateur Satellite Corporation (AMSAT), the American Radio Relay League (ARRL),the ISS National Lab and NASA?s Space Communications and Navigation program.The primary goal of ARISS is to promote exploration of science, technology,engineering, the arts, and mathematics topics by organizing scheduled contactsvia amateur radio between crew members aboard the ISS and students. Before andduring these radio contacts, students, educators, parents, and communitieslearn about space, space technologies, and amateur radio. For more information,see www.ariss.org . ? MediaContact: DaveJordan, AA4KN ARISSPR ?????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????? Likeus on Facebook. Follow us on Twitter. Search on Amateur Radio on the ISS and@ARISS_status. ------------------------------ Message: 8 Date: Mon, 3 Aug 2020 11:33:14 -0600 From: Douglas B Tabor <dtabor52(a)icloud.com> To: amsat-bb(a)amsat.org Subject: [amsat-bb] Ballot received Message-ID: <0EE2A98E-FE1A-4E42-9A66-0624AEF5179B(a)icloud.com> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii I did finally receive my ballot, but was that horse ever tired. Just hoping that it makes it back to the other coast before the first snow flies. 73, Doug, N6UA DN71qd Douglas Tabor dtabor52(a)icloud.com ------------------------------ Message: 9 Date: Mon, 03 Aug 2020 14:00:18 -0400 From: "Steve Kristoff" <skristof(a)etczone.com> To: amsat-bb(a)amsat.org Subject: Re: [amsat-bb] Ballot received Message-ID: <923d07363653d2a935f5a1171a34d0a2(a)etczone.com> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=UTF-8 Haven't seen my ballot yet. Can you direct that horse in the direction of Indiana please, Doug? Steve AI9IN EM79ji ? ----- Original Message ----- From: Douglas B Tabor via AMSAT-BB (amsat-bb(a)amsat.org) Date: 08/03/20 13:48 To: amsat-bb(a)amsat.org Subject: [amsat-bb] Ballot received I did finally receive my ballot, but was that horse ever tired. Just hoping that it makes it back to the other coast before the first snow flies. 73, Doug, N6UA DN71qd Douglas Tabor dtabor52(a)icloud.com ------------------------------ Message: 10 Date: Mon, 3 Aug 2020 13:08:39 -0500 From: Greg Lane <lanekg(a)gmail.com> To: AMSAT-BB(a)amsat.org Subject: [amsat-bb] (no subject) Message-ID: <CAKBWdLrXnNpgCWk-fRCs0ziuruNXmawAZ-bM7i63nQnqi4kyng(a)mail.gmail.com> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="UTF-8" ------------------------------ Message: 11 Date: Mon, 3 Aug 2020 11:15:11 -0700 From: Chris Hoffman <cq.kg6o(a)gmail.com> To: cee(a)palomarlight.com Cc: AMSAT BB <amsat-bb(a)amsat.org> Subject: Re: [amsat-bb] GS-232B Advice? Message-ID: <CANPmdb0u9A1E4xV5rSyp5q2hCkts9c-g95yt=VUhdMgw71KRkw(a)mail.gmail.com> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="UTF-8" Thanks, everyone, for your input! Pablo, EA4TX, was amazingly responsive with replies to my questions, and I suspect that he has the superior all-in-one product, with the most-complete design and the least hassle. The Vbiroplex kit seems to be the most flexible pre-fab option, and runs off of LVB logic. The K3NG arduino option (and kit plans) are likely what I will to consider at stage-two, when I decide to implement some sort of Euler Angle automation for mounting plane sensing and translatio in order to run the az-el on a trailer (ala satellite + VHF/UHF rover)... if anyone has experience with this, please let me know. The and the eham reviews, vibroplex and EA4TX documentation provide no discernable differentiation between products, so I'm left to assume 'functional equivalence' between each of the kit options at this point. After lots of research and abandonment of shopping carts, The price point with an enclosure is the lowest for the Fox Delta USB kit. So: I decided to start with the FoxDelta ST2 0417 for now, just to get some automation going, and figure out what I want to do from there. I'll respond as soon as I have my kit installed and running with the rotor with any weirdness. /ch N6QR On Sun, Aug 2, 2020 at 8:38 PM CEE <cee(a)palomarlight.com> wrote: > I agree with Craig, my Fox Delta LVB tracker has worked flawlessly for > several years now. Great price, great service, nice kit. > > 73 Chuck > > N7BFO > > On 8/2/2020 2:39 PM, D. Craig Fox via AMSAT-BB wrote: > > Long time happy user of the Fox Delta. Price and customer service can't > be beat. > > > > 73, Craig > > N6RSX > > > > -----Original Message----- > > From: AMSAT-BB <amsat-bb-bounces(a)amsat.org> On Behalf Of Peter Goodhall > (2M0SQL) via AMSAT-BB > > Sent: Saturday, August 1, 2020 3:43 AM > > To: Chris Hoffman <cq.kg6o(a)gmail.com> > > Cc: AMSAT BB <amsat-bb(a)amsat.org> > > Subject: Re: [amsat-bb] GS-232B Advice? > > > > Chris, > > > > There's a few options > > > > - LVB Tracker that you can still get on AMSAT-UKs shop > > - Foxdelta ST2 lvb clone > > - ERC-M > > - EA4TX ars > > > > There's many others including homebrew, and some very expensive > commercial units. > > > > I'd suggest one of those four, I'm currently using the ERC-M with good > success. > > > > Peter, 2M0SQL > > > > On Fri, 31 Jul 2020, 19:05 Chris Hoffman via AMSAT-BB, < > amsat-bb(a)amsat.org> > > wrote: > > > >> Happy Birthday to me: I now own a G-5500 and it's controller! Now... I > >> need the computer interface. > >> > >> As opposed to paying the $ for an authentic GS-232B, I see the > >> following item come up a lot in my EBay feed, and I'm left to wonder > >> if it is worth > >> trying: > >> > >> https://www.ebay.com/itm/Rotator-Control-Interface-Board-with-Cable-US > >> B-232B-for-YAESU-G-800-1000-2800DXA/124009089208?hash=item1cdf8488b8:g > >> :a0YAAOSw-c9d8wtl > >> > >> That, or I spring for a Green Heron, right? > >> > >> What do you think? What other options should I consider? > >> > >> /ch > >> N6QR > >> _______________________________________________ > >> Sent via AMSAT-BB(a)amsat.org. AMSAT-NA makes this open forum available > >> to all interested persons worldwide without requiring membership. > >> Opinions expressed are solely those of the author, and do not reflect > >> the official views of AMSAT-NA. > >> Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite > program! > >> Subscription settings: https://www.amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb > >> > > _______________________________________________ > > Sent via AMSAT-BB(a)amsat.org. AMSAT-NA makes this open forum available > to all interested persons worldwide without requiring membership. Opinions > expressed are solely those of the author, and do not reflect the official > views of AMSAT-NA. > > Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite > program! > > Subscription settings: https://www.amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb > > > > > > (If this message is spam, please report it to IT Dept. Thank you.) > > _______________________________________________ > > Sent via AMSAT-BB(a)amsat.org. AMSAT-NA makes this open forum available > > to all interested persons worldwide without requiring membership. > Opinions expressed > > are solely those of the author, and do not reflect the official views of > AMSAT-NA. > > Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite > program! > > Subscription settings: https://www.amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb > ------------------------------ Message: 12 Date: Mon, 3 Aug 2020 14:31:18 -0400 From: Ed Krome <e.krome(a)comcast.net> To: Steve Kristoff <skristof(a)etczone.com> Cc: AMSAT-BB(a)amsat.org Subject: Re: [amsat-bb] Ballot received Message-ID: <E4C96C74-367D-4B76-BFC8-4898658F1BD3(a)comcast.net> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=utf-8 Send Brennan a note. brennanprice(a)verizon.net Ed Krome K9EK Sent from my iPhone > On Aug 3, 2020, at 2:14 PM, Steve Kristoff via AMSAT-BB <amsat-bb(a)amsat.org> wrote: > > ? > Haven't seen my ballot yet. Can you direct that horse in the direction of Indiana please, Doug? > > Steve AI9IN > EM79ji > > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: Douglas B Tabor via AMSAT-BB (amsat-bb(a)amsat.org) > Date: 08/03/20 13:48 > To: amsat-bb(a)amsat.org > Subject: [amsat-bb] Ballot received > > I did finally receive my ballot, but was that horse ever tired. > > Just hoping that it makes it back to the other coast before the > first snow flies. > > 73, Doug, N6UA > DN71qd > > Douglas Tabor > dtabor52(a)icloud.com > > > > > _______________________________________________ > Sent via AMSAT-BB(a)amsat.org. AMSAT-NA makes this open forum available > to all interested persons worldwide without requiring membership. Opinions expressed > are solely those of the author, and do not reflect the official views of AMSAT-NA. > Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite program! > Subscription settings: https://www.amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb ------------------------------ Message: 13 Date: Mon, 3 Aug 2020 21:40:13 +0000 (UTC) From: David Jordan <n4csitwo(a)bellsouth.net> To: AMSAT BB <amsat-bb(a)amsat.org> Subject: [amsat-bb] ARISS News Release No. 20-10 Message-ID: <1970595214.58269.1596490813409(a)mail.yahoo.com> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=UTF-8 ? ? ARISS News Release??????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????? ?????????????????????????????????? No.?? 20-10?????? Dave Jordan, AA4KN ARISS PR aa4kn(a)amsat.org ? ? ? FORIMMEDIATE RELEASE ? SSTV Event Scheduled for earlyAugust ? August03, 2020 ? A Slow Scan TV (SSTV) event is scheduled from the InternationalSpace Station (ISS) for early August. Date and times for the event are Aug 4 (12:25-18:10 UTC) for setup and operation andAug 5 (08:15-18:25 UTC) for operation and close down. This is an MAI-75experiment activity developed by the MoscowAviation Institute. ? Imageswill be downlinked at 145.8 MHz and the expected SSTV mode of operation is PD120. Radio enthusiasts participating in the event can post and view images onthe ARISS SSTV Gallery at https://www.spaceflightsoftware.com/ARISS_SSTV/. ? ? About ARISS: Amateur Radio on the InternationalSpace Station (ARISS) is a cooperative venture of international amateur radiosocieties and the space agencies that support the International Space Station(ISS).? In the United States, sponsorsare the Radio Amateur Satellite Corporation (AMSAT), the American Radio RelayLeague (ARRL), the ISS National Lab and NASA?s Space Communications and Navigationprogram. The primary goal of ARISS is to promote exploration of science,technology, engineering, the arts, and mathematics topics by organizingscheduled contacts via amateur radio between crew members aboard the ISS andstudents. Before and during these radio contacts, students, educators, parents,and communities learn about space, space technologies, and amateur radio. Formore information, see www.ariss.org . ? MediaContact: DaveJordan, AA4KN ARISSPR ?????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????? Likeus on Facebook. Follow us on Twitter. Search on Amateur Radio on the ISS and@ARISS_status. ------------------------------ Subject: Digest Footer _______________________________________________ Sent via amsat-bb(a)amsat.org. AMSAT-NA makes this open forum available to all interested persons worldwide without requiring membership. Opinions expressed are solely those of the author, and do not reflect the official views of AMSAT-NA. Not an AMSAT member? Join now to support the amateur satellite program! https://www.amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb ------------------------------ End of AMSAT-BB Digest, Vol 15, Issue 314 *****************************************

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ARISS News Release No. 20-10
by David Jordan 03 Aug '20

03 Aug '20

ARISS News Release No. 20-10 Dave Jordan, AA4KN ARISS PR aa4kn(a)amsat.org FORIMMEDIATE RELEASE SSTV Event Scheduled for earlyAugust August03, 2020 — A Slow Scan TV (SSTV) event is scheduled from the InternationalSpace Station (ISS) for early August. Date and times for the event are Aug 4 (12:25-18:10 UTC) for setup and operation andAug 5 (08:15-18:25 UTC) for operation and close down. This is an MAI-75experiment activity developed by the MoscowAviation Institute. Imageswill be downlinked at 145.8 MHz and the expected SSTV mode of operation is PD120. Radio enthusiasts participating in the event can post and view images onthe ARISS SSTV Gallery at https://www.spaceflightsoftware.com/ARISS_SSTV/. About ARISS: Amateur Radio on the InternationalSpace Station (ARISS) is a cooperative venture of international amateur radiosocieties and the space agencies that support the International Space Station(ISS). In the United States, sponsorsare the Radio Amateur Satellite Corporation (AMSAT), the American Radio RelayLeague (ARRL), the ISS National Lab and NASA’s Space Communications and Navigationprogram. The primary goal of ARISS is to promote exploration of science,technology, engineering, the arts, and mathematics topics by organizingscheduled contacts via amateur radio between crew members aboard the ISS andstudents. Before and during these radio contacts, students, educators, parents,and communities learn about space, space technologies, and amateur radio. Formore information, see www.ariss.org . MediaContact: DaveJordan, AA4KN ARISSPR Likeus on Facebook. Follow us on Twitter. Search on Amateur Radio on the ISS and@ARISS_status.

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GS-232B Advice?
by Chris Hoffman 03 Aug '20

03 Aug '20

Happy Birthday to me: I now own a G-5500 and it's controller! Now... I need the computer interface. As opposed to paying the $ for an authentic GS-232B, I see the following item come up a lot in my EBay feed, and I'm left to wonder if it is worth trying: https://www.ebay.com/itm/Rotator-Control-Interface-Board-with-Cable-USB-232… That, or I spring for a Green Heron, right? What do you think? What other options should I consider? /ch N6QR

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(no subject)
by Greg Lane 03 Aug '20

03 Aug '20

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Ballot received
by Douglas B Tabor 03 Aug '20

03 Aug '20

I did finally receive my ballot, but was that horse ever tired. Just hoping that it makes it back to the other coast before the first snow flies. 73, Doug, N6UA DN71qd Douglas Tabor dtabor52(a)icloud.com

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ARISS News Release No. 20-10
by David Jordan 03 Aug '20

03 Aug '20

ARISS News Release No. 20-10 Dave Jordan, AA4KN ARISS PR aa4kn(a)amsat.org FORIMMEDIATE RELEASE SSTV Event Scheduled for earlyAugust August03, 2020 — A Slow Scan TV (SSTV) event is scheduled from the InternationalSpace Station (ISS) for early August. Date and times for the event are Aug 4 (12:25-18:10 UTC) for setup and operation andAug 5 (08:15-18:25 UTC) for operation and close down. This is an MAI-75experiment activity developed by the MoscowAviation Institute. Imageswill be downlinked at 145.8 MHz and the expected SSTV mode of operation is PD120. Radio enthusiasts participating in the event can post and view images onthe ARISS SSTV Gallery at https://www.spaceflightsoftware.com/ARISS_SSTV/. About ARISS: Amateur Radio on the InternationalSpace Station (ARISS) is a cooperative venture of international amateur radio societiesand the space agencies that support the International Space Station (ISS). In the United States, sponsors are the RadioAmateur Satellite Corporation (AMSAT), the American Radio Relay League (ARRL),the ISS National Lab and NASA’s Space Communications and Navigation program.The primary goal of ARISS is to promote exploration of science, technology,engineering, the arts, and mathematics topics by organizing scheduled contactsvia amateur radio between crew members aboard the ISS and students. Before andduring these radio contacts, students, educators, parents, and communitieslearn about space, space technologies, and amateur radio. For more information,see www.ariss.org . MediaContact: DaveJordan, AA4KN ARISSPR Likeus on Facebook. Follow us on Twitter. Search on Amateur Radio on the ISS and@ARISS_status.

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AO-91 at 1745 UTC on 8/2/2020
by johnv＠frontier.com 02 Aug '20

02 Aug '20

Does anyone have a tape of this pass? AO-91 at 1745 UTC on 8/2/2020. I confirmed the call and grid but wrote it down wrong. My recorder was not on. Thanks and Stay Safe John - N7AME CN87 Faith is confidence in what we hope for and assurance about what we do not see.

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Computer Interface
by Rafael Pena 02 Aug '20

02 Aug '20

Easy Rotor Control (ERC) https://www.schmidt-alba.de/eshop/index.php?cPath=1 I have been using the ERC VERSION 4 SMD, USB sold by Vibroplex in USA. Building the kit is a fun project. My Leo Pack / G-5500 combo is so happy with it. Excellent customer support. I endorse it. Rafael / NN3RP > On Jul 31, 2020, at 2:13 PM, Chris Hoffman via AMSAT-BB <amsat-bb(a)amsat.org> wrote: > > ?Happy Birthday to me: I now own a G-5500 and it's controller! Now... I need > the computer interface. > > As opposed to paying the $ for an authentic GS-232B, I see the following > item come up a lot in my EBay feed, and I'm left to wonder if it is worth > trying: > https://www.ebay.com/itm/Rotator-Control-Interface-Board-with-Cable-USB-232… > > That, or I spring for a Green Heron, right? > > What do you think? What other options should I consider? > > /ch > N6QR

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Re: [amsat-bb] Dragon Capsule Return from ISS
by Gregory Beat 02 Aug '20

02 Aug '20

Cloudy skies over Midwest last night (Saturday) obstructed my chance to view. — The SpaceX “Endeavour” capsule re-entry track will be from SW to the NE. So it will not overfly the USA on re-entry path. Stormy weather (outside wind & wave parameters) at the planned splashdown sites in the Gulf of Mexico, could complicate the return schedule. NASA and SpaceX are planning on a water landing off the coast of Pensacola, Florida, on Sunday while continuing to monitor any weather impact from Hurricane Isaias. NASA TV Coverage https://www.nasa.gov/multimedia/nasatv/#public NASA has the following coverage schedule for the major milestones for Endeavour’s return on Sunday, August 2 . NASA News Conference will be on NASA TV. Splashdown in the Gulf of Mexico targeted for 2:48 p.m. ET / 11:48 a.m. PT. Post-splashdown news conference set for 4:30 p.m. ET / 1:30 p.m. PT. w9gb == Date: Sun, 2 Aug 2020 01:12:43 +0000 From: Gary <gary_mayfield(a)hotmail.com> To: "bernd1peters(a)gmail.com" Cc: "AMSAT-BB(a)amsat.org" Subject: Re: [amsat-bb] Dragon Capsule Return from ISS I was hoping to step out and see it from my yard tonight. Like I was able to when they were chasing the ISS. 73, Gary "Joe" kk0sd

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Dragon Capsule Return from ISS
by Gary 01 Aug '20

01 Aug '20

My Google skills are not that great. Does anyone have visual tracking information for the Dragon as it returns from ISS? 73, Gary "Joe" kk0sd

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