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eShail Qatar-OSCAR 100
by Joe Leikhim 17 Jun '20

17 Jun '20

Great to tune in the downlink via web server. 10 GHz and No Doppler! https://eshail.batc.org.uk/nb/ Why don't we have a Geo-stationary satellite like this? AMSAT-NA???? -- Joe Leikhim Leikhim and Associates Communications Consultants Oviedo, Florida JLeikhim(a)Leikhim.com 407-982-0446 WWW.LEIKHIM.COM

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Utah area mentor
by Andrew Glasbrenner 17 Jun '20

17 Jun '20

If there is anyone in the Utah area that would like to mentor a school trying to establish a groundstation and cubesat program, please contact me directly. Thanks, Drew KO4MA

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USB to Serial
by Gary 17 Jun '20

17 Jun '20

I'm going to try computer control of my rig again. Just a quick check. Is it the Prolific or FTDI chipset that has all the counterfeit issues? Thanks, Stay Safe and 73, Gary kk0sd

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SSB-Electronics preamps
by Joseph Trombino, Jr 17 Jun '20

17 Jun '20

Howdy Gang. Putting my meager satellite station together and have just purchased two “pre-owned” SSB preamps for 2M/70CM. Needing two U-bolts to secure the preamps to the mast I went in search of such U-bolts in a large hardware store today. Close but no cigar…I has suspected that the needed U-bolts were probably metric since the preamps came from Germany. Can some kind sole point me in the right direction to order two of these U-bolts? Does anyone have the correct size I can reference in placing an order? Does anyone have two on hand (even used ones) that they can spare for a reasonable price? Many thanks for any assistance. 73, Joe W2KJ

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SSB-Electronics preamps - U-bolts
by Rafael Pena 17 Jun '20

17 Jun '20

I've just hooked up my new 2m Preamp that I purchased from my local HRO. They are metric 73mm from end to end. I did not use my U-Bolts, I simply drilled one hole for each 2m / 70cm on my Glen Martin mini-tripod. Need to keep them for the just in case I ever get a real super tower :) Rafael / NN3RP Message: 6 Date: Tue, 16 Jun 2020 15:37:57 -0400 From: "Joseph Trombino, Jr" <w2kj(a)bellsouth.net> To: amsat-bb(a)amsat.org Subject: [amsat-bb] SSB-Electronics preamps Message-ID: <479C7003-C5FB-45F2-B5F4-AF646ED0183B(a)bellsouth.net> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=utf-8 Howdy Gang. Putting my meager satellite station together and have just purchased two ?pre-owned? SSB preamps for 2M/70CM. Needing two U-bolts to secure the preamps to the mast I went in search of such U-bolts in a large hardware store today. Close but no cigar?I has suspected that the needed U-bolts were probably metric since the preamps came from Germany. Can some kind sole point me in the right direction to order two of these U-bolts? Does anyone have the correct size I can reference in placing an order? Does anyone have two on hand (even used ones) that they can spare for a reasonable price? Many thanks for any assistance. 73, Joe W2KJ

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Re: [amsat-bb] SSB-Electronics preamps
by David J. Schmocker 17 Jun '20

17 Jun '20

If you really want a precise (custom) U-bolt, McMaster Carr (Chicago) will make them to your drawing. Not inexpensive, but it's one solution option. 73, Dave KJ9I On 6/16/20 8:30 PM, Stephen E. Belter via AMSAT-BB wrote: > Joe, > > Look for your U-bolts at an auto supply store too. The muffler clamps are different sizes than the hardware store clamps. > > 73, Steve N9IP

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Funcube dongle Adios
by Rafael Pena 17 Jun '20

17 Jun '20

It appears as if Funcube went bye-bye....interesting. I am using SDRPlay RSP2 Pro to see the RX of the Sats via HDSDR. SDRPlay connected to Lindenblad ant which is blocked by adjacent structures left / right. I can only see RX sat when above me :( (((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((())))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))) Message: 11 Date: Mon, 15 Jun 2020 17:02:53 -0700 From: Mike Hoblinski <hobergenix(a)gmail.com> To: amsat-bb(a)amsat.org Subject: [amsat-bb] Funcube Dongle site Message-ID: <CAMpzqDEWpH5VhOYRYyZQDLyXnugfnpRe4d5pkW8sazq6+Oqt3Q(a)mail.gmail.com> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="UTF-8" I went to the site for information and it appears to be gone and up for sale. http://www.funcubedongle.com/ Did the supplier go out of business or discontinue sale of the product. Mike N6IMF

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Re: [amsat-bb] AMSAT-BB Digest, Vol 15, Issue 196
by G7SVI Tiscali 16 Jun '20

16 Jun '20

Really weird, it is working here in the UK I used both Firefox and Edge and both worked although they now report the site is not completely secure due to images. Just wondering if it is being blocked by something else outside of the UK. If you can't access his site directly, there is a UK Hamstore selling it https://www.hamradio.co.uk/sdr-amsat-uk-funcube/funcube/funcube-dongle-pro-p d-4094.php Hope that helps Clive G7SVI -----Original Message----- I went to the site for information and it appears to be gone and up for sale. http://www.funcubedongle.com/ Did the supplier go out of business or discontinue sale of the product. Mike N6IMF

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Funcube dongle Adios
by Roy Dean 16 Jun '20

16 Jun '20

> > Really weird, it is working here in the UK The Funcube Dongle website works for me here in the US.... *shrug* --Roy K3RLD

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Upcoming ARISS Contact Schedule as of 2020-06-16 16:00 UTC
by aj9n＠aol.com 16 Jun '20

16 Jun '20

Upcoming ARISS Contact Schedule as of 2020-06-16 16:00 UTC Quick list of scheduled contacts and events: ARISS sends Happy Birthday Greetings to Lou McFadin W5DID. Lou turned 80 years young yesterday. Lou has been very involved with ARISS, especially on the hardware side of things. (***) I.E.S. Pedro de Valdivia, Villanueva de la Serena, Spain, Multi-point telebridge via ON4ISS The ISS callsign is presently scheduled to be OR4ISS The scheduled astronaut is Chris Cassidy KF5KDR Contact was successful: Tue 2020-06-16 12:25:27 UTC 84 deg (***) Watch for live stream at: https://youtu.be/PyNqsTMqAoQ ######################################################################################################################################## ARISS would like to announce that Tony VK5ZAI has received a special award (also thanks to ARISS mentor and telebridge operator Shane VK4KHZ for letting us know): Congratulations to Tony Hutchison VK5ZAI in being recognised and awarded the Order of Australia medal (AM) in the June 8th Queens Birthday honours list. Well done Tony! Mr James Anthony HUTCHISON Kingston SE SA 5275 For significant service to amateur radio, particularly to satellite and space communication. For those that don't know what Tony has done, here a few stats. He has mentored 65 ARISS schools and been the telebridge station for 58 ARISS contacts. Plus he was very involved with SAREX. For even more info on Tony, check out these webpages (there are many more): http://www.electric-web.org/amateur_index.htm https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=chcgLwFy1v0 https://www.abc.net.au/news/2019-10-06/nasa-considers-amateur-radio-buff-pa… The actual announcement can be found on page 7 of 28 at: https://www.gg.gov.au/sites/default/files/2020-06/QB2020%20Gazette%20-%20O%… ######################################################################################################################################## A multi-point telebridge contact means that each student will be on the telebridge from their own home. ************************************************* Looking for some stay at home activities related to science and for when you are not playing on your radio? Check out these links: >From ARISS Vice Chair Oliver Amend DG6BCE: ESA Astronauts to offer inspiration during isolation in #SpaceConnectsUs https://www.esa.int/Newsroom/Astronauts_to_offer_inspiration_during_isolati… Celestron, the telescope, microscope, and sports optics folks, now has something called #STEMINYOURBACKYARD that you can find on Instagram, Facebook, or Twitter. By the way, I don't work for Celestron or have any business dealings with them and this is just something I saw. Apparently there are 10 free STEM activities covering Astronomy, Nature and Wildlife, and The Microscopic World. Check out: https://www.celestron.com/blogs/news/discover-stem-in-your-backyard NASA has a STEM page with fun activities to do at home. Check out https://www.nasa.gov/stem ************************************************* ARISS is very aware of the impact that COVID-19 is having on schools and the public in general. As such, we may have last minute cancellations or postponements of school contacts. As always, I will try to provide everyone with near-real-time updates. The following schools have now been postponed or cancelled due to COVID-19: Postponed: No additional schools Cancelled: No additional schools The ARISS webpage is at https://www.ariss.org/ Watch for future COVID-19 related announcements here also. Note that there are links to other ARISS websites from this site. The main page for Applying to Host a Scheduled Contact may be found at https://www.ariss.org/apply-to-host-an-ariss-contact.html ARISS Contact Applications (United States) Note, all times are approximate. It is recommended that you do your own orbital prediction or start listening about 10 minutes before the listed time. All dates and times listed follow International Standard ISO 8601 date and time format YYYY-MM-DD HH:MM:SS The complete schedule page has been updated as of 2020-06-16 16:00 UTC. (***) Here you will find a listing of all scheduled school contacts, and questions, other ISS related websites, IRLP and Echolink websites, and instructions for any contact that may be streamed live. https://www.amsat.org/amsat/ariss/news/arissnews.rtf https://www.amsat.org/amsat/ariss/news/arissnews.txt The successful school list has been updated as of 2020-06-16 16:00 UTC. (***) https://www.amsat.org/amsat/ariss/news/Successful_ARISS_schools.rtf The ARISS webpage is at https://www.ariss.org/ Note that there are links to other ARISS websites from this site. The main page for Applying to Host a Scheduled Contact may be found at https://www.ariss.org/apply-to-host-an-ariss-contact.html ARISS Contact Applications (United States) The ARISS webpage is at https://www.ariss.org/ Note that there are links to other ARISS websites from this site. Message to US Educators ARISS Contact Applications (United States) The Proposal Window of February 1, 2020 to March 31, 2020 has now closed. For future proposal information and more details such as expectations, proposal guidelines and proposal form, and dates and times of Information Webinars, go to www.ariss.org. Please direct any questions to ariss.us.education(a)gmail.com. About ARISS: Amateur Radio on the International Space Station (ARISS) is a cooperative venture of international amateur radio societies and the space agencies that support the International Space Station (ISS). In the United States, sponsors are the Radio Amateur Satellite Corporation (AMSAT), the American Radio Relay League (ARRL), the ISS National Lab and National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA). The primary goal of ARISS is to promote exploration of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEAM) topics by organizing scheduled contacts via amateur radio between crew members aboard the ISS and students in classrooms or public forms. Before and during these radio contacts, students, educators, parents, and communities learn about space, space technologies, and amateur radio. For more information, see www.ariss.org. ******************************************************************************** ARISS Contact Applications (Europe, Africa and the Middle East) Schools and Youth organizations in Europe, Africa and the Middle East interested in setting up an ARISS radio contact with an astronaut on board the International Space Station are invited to submit an application from September to October and from February to April. Please refer to details and the application form at www.ariss-eu.org/school-contacts. Applications should be addressed by email to: school.selection.manager(a)ariss-eu.org ARISS Contact Applications (Canada, Central and South America, Asia and Australia and Russia) Organizations outside the United States can apply for an ARISS contact by filling out an application. Please direct questions to the appropriate regional representative listed below. If your country is not specifically listed, send your questions to the nearest ARISS Region listed. If you are unsure which address to use, please send your question to the ARISS-Canada representative; they will forward your question to the appropriate coordinator. For the application, go to: https://www.ariss.org/ariss-application.html. ARISS-Canada and the Americas, except USA: Steve McFarlane, VE3TBD email to: ve3tbd(a)gmail.com ARISS-Japan, Asia, Pacific and Australia: Satoshi Yasuda, 7M3TJZ email to: ariss(a)iaru-r3.org, Japan Amateur Radio League (JARL) https://www.jarl.org/ ARISS-Russia: Soyuz Radioljubitelei Rossii (SRR) https://srr.ru/ ****************************************************************************** ARISS is always glad to receive listener reports for the above contacts. ARISS thanks everyone in advance for their assistance. Feel free to send your reports to aj9n(a)amsat.org or aj9n(a)aol.com. Listen for the ISS on the downlink of 145.8Ø MHz. ******************************************************************************* All ARISS contacts are made via the Kenwood radio unless otherwise noted. ******************************************************************************* Several of you have sent me emails asking about the RAC ARISS website and not being able to get in. That has now been changed to https://www.ariss.org/ Note that there are links to other ARISS websites from this site. **************************************************************************** Looking for something new to do? How about receiving DATV from the ISS? Please note that the HamTV system has been brought back to earth for troubleshooting. Please monitor ARISS-EU or ARISS-ON for the very latest news on the troubleshooting efforts. If interested, then please go to the ARISS-EU website for complete details. Look for the buttons indicating Ham Video. http://www.ariss-eu.org/ If you need some assistance, ARISS mentor Kerry N6IZW, might be able to provide some insight. Contact Kerry at kbanke(a)sbcglobal.net The HamTV webpage: https://www.amsat-on.be/hamtv-summary/ **************************************************************************** ARISS congratulations the following mentors who have now mentored over 100 schools: Francesco IKØWGF with 140 Satoshi 7M3TJZ with 138 Sergey RV3DR with 133 Gaston ON4WF with 123 **************************************************************************** The webpages listed below were all reviewed for accuracy. Out of date webpages were removed, and new ones have been added. If there are additional ARISS websites I need to know about, please let me know. Total number of ARISS ISS to earth school events is 1390. (***) Each school counts as 1 event. Total number of ARISS ISS to earth school contacts is 1323. (***) Each contact may have multiple schools sharing the same time slot. Total number of ARISS supported terrestrial contacts is 48. A complete year by year breakdown of the contacts may be found in the file. https://www.amsat.org/amsat/ariss/news/arissnews.rtf Please feel free to contact me if more detailed statistics are needed. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ The following US states and entities have never had an ARISS contact: South Dakota, Wyoming, American Samoa, Guam, Northern Marianas Islands, and the Virgin Islands. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ QSL information may be found at: https://www.ariss.org/qsl-cards.html ISS callsigns: DPØISS, IRØISS, NA1SS, OR4ISS, RSØISS **************************************************************************** Frequency chart for packet, voice, and crossband repeater modes showing Doppler correction as of 2005-07-29 04:00 UTC https://www.amsat.org/amsat/ariss/news/ISS_frequencies_and_Doppler_correcti… Check out the Zoho reports of the ARISS contacts https://reports.zoho.com/ZDBDataSheetView.cc?DBID=412218000000020415 **************************************************************************** Exp. 62 now on orbit Chris Cassidy KF5KDR Anatoli Ivanishin Ivan Vagner SpaceX-Demo2 now on orbit Bob Behnken KE5GGX Doug Hurley **************************************************************************** 73, Charlie Sufana AJ9N One of the ARISS operation team mentors

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