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Re: [amsat-bb] PSAT2 Future Operations
by Roy Dean 26 Jun '19

26 Jun '19

There are a few successful UHF observations at SatNogs. I tried to decode the SSTV signal, but it was a little bit off frequency, so only got some somewhat organized "noise" in the picture. General link for PSAT2 observations (will show up-to-date observations): https://network.satnogs.org/observations/?future=0&bad=0&failed=0&norad=999… Some good UHF observations so far: https://network.satnogs.org/observations/772700/ https://network.satnogs.org/observations/772668/ https://network.satnogs.org/observations/772662/ https://network.satnogs.org/observations/772680/ https://network.satnogs.org/observations/772697/ https://network.satnogs.org/observations/772670/ https://network.satnogs.org/observations/772701/ https://network.satnogs.org/observations/772661/ https://network.satnogs.org/observations/772673/ --Roy K3RLD > We are still awaiting for any positive confirmation of downlink signal > at 435.350MHz as for us it is still below horizon. Any audio recordings, > IQ data or at least pictures of reception would be welcomed.

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AMSAT's Upcoming Satellite Operations
by Robert Bankston 26 Jun '19

26 Jun '19

There is a lot of great activations happening this Summer. Be sure to keep an eye on AMSAT's Upcoming Satellite Operations webpage for all of the latest announcements. https://www.amsat.org/satellite-info/upcoming-satellite-operations/ In addition AMSAT's call sign, W3ZM, is popping up all over the U.S. in an effort to operate from all 50 States before this year's 50th Anniversary Symposium. To make this happen, we need your help. Check out https://www.amsat.org/events/was-w3zm/ for more information available. 73, Robert Bankston, KE4AL AMSAT-NA VP of User Services

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TLE's for PSAT2
by cchunter3＠mindspring.com 26 Jun '19

26 Jun '19

Using your LATEST TLEs for last night: 6/26/19 0443 UTC pass COPIED only ONE BEACON at 5 deg. Fm PSAT2-1 To APOFF Via ARISS <UI pid=F0 Len=34 >[21:46:54] T#286,693,062,878,885,162,01000001 0624 UTC pass, copied 5; the first one was at 3 deg. Fm PSAT2-1 To APOFF Via ARISS <UI pid=F0 Len=34 >[23:25:23] T#383,691,061,897,898,162,01000001 Fm PSAT2-1 To APOFF Via ARISS <UI pid=F0 Len=20 >[23:26:09] >145.980MHz No Digi. Fm PSAT2-1 To APOFF Via ARISS <UI pid=F0 Len=34 >[23:26:24] T#384,688,097,904,903,162,01000001 Fm PSAT2-1 To APOFF Via ARISS <UI pid=F0 Len=34 >[23:27:24] T#385,689,063,908,907,162,01000001 Fm PSAT2-1 To APOFF Via ARISS <UI pid=F0 Len=16 >[23:28:48] >S#000964,0q801 no joy on BRICSAT-2...if its on the same orbit? 73 Christy KB6LTY DM14 --------- xcellent match so far with these elements: PSAT2 1 44348U 19036K 19176.47956735 .00000352 00000-0 00000+0 0 9991 2 44348 28.5449 199.6259 0392489 107.1682 11.6450 14.96305882 23 Northern Hemisphere passes begin at about 9:35 PM LOCAL time Then again at around 11:15 PM and then about 01:00 AM local time ish.... What is amazing, is that it looks like it is about the SAME time every day for a pass even though the orbit is moving earlier After a few days, there will be a new orbit around 8 PM local time, and the others above will continue at the same time. And so forth. So it is moving earlier but appears to have this sun synchronous behavior... Bob

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PSAT2 over India
by Nitin Muttin 26 Jun '19

26 Jun '19

Hi Bob, Congratulations !! on the successful launch of the satellite. I heard strong signals during the 12:30 UTC pass on June 26th over India. Will turn ON the satgate tommorow. 73 Nitin [VU3TYG]

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PSAT-2 Telemetry
by Nicholas Mahr KE8AKW 26 Jun '19

26 Jun '19

Hi Bob, Heard PSAT-2 on a 7 degree pass. Unfortunately the highest passes are only about 7-8 degrees in elevation right now. However managed to snag this at 6/26/2019 at 04:55 and 04:56UTC. I will be listening for BRICSAT-2 next on 437.600 however chances of decoding it will be low due to the low elevation and the nature of 9600 baud. 1:Fm PSAT2-1 To APOFF Via ARISS <UI R Pid=F0 Len=34> [00:54:59R] [+++] T#294,685,074,921,925,162,01000001 1:Fm PSAT2-1 To APOFF Via ARISS <UI R Pid=F0 Len=34> [00:56:00R] [-++] T#295,684,061,924,927,162,01000001 73 Nick KE8AKW

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TLE's for PSAT2
by Robert Bruninga 26 Jun '19

26 Jun '19

Excellent match so far with these elements: PSAT2 1 44348U 19036K 19176.47956735 .00000352 00000-0 00000+0 0 9991 2 44348 28.5449 199.6259 0392489 107.1682 11.6450 14.96305882 23 Northern Hemisphere passes begin at about 9:35 PM LOCAL time Then again at around 11:15 PM and then about 01:00 AM local time ish.... What is amazing, is that it looks like it is about the SAME time every day for a pass even though the orbit is moving earlier After a few days, there will be a new orbit around 8 PM local time, and the others above will continue at the same time. And so forth. So it is moving earlier but appears to have this sun synchronous behavior... Bob

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PSAT2 vs BRICSATt-2
by cchunter3＠mindspring.com 25 Jun '19

25 Jun '19

Bob, thanks for the updates on PSAT2. The info on your website also lists BICSAT-2. And you provide info on that Sat on previous posts, but is BRICSAT-2 a separate Satellite launched last night? does it have the same TLEs as PSAT2? I didnt see it listed in the IARU, or I missed it. 73 Christy KB6LTY

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SatPC32 Phone Support
by Paul Stoetzer 25 Jun '19

25 Jun '19

Good afternoon, I have an individual who has approached me about working with him over the phone to help him set up SatPC32. Unfortunately, I do not use SatPC32 for antenna or radio control on a daily basis and am probably not the best person to help. If anyone is willing to help someone with SatPC32 via the phone, please let me know offline. Thanks! 73, Paul, N8HM

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PSAT2 TLE's update b
by Robert Bruninga 25 Jun '19

25 Jun '19

Update B to PSAT2 TLE's PSAT2 1 44348U 19036K 19176.47956735 .00000352 00000-0 00000+0 0 9991 2 44348 28.5449 199.6259 0392489 107.1682 11.6450 14.96305882 23 Bob, WB4APR

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PSAT2 alive
by Robert Bruninga 25 Jun '19

25 Jun '19

FINDU.com has not added PSAT2-1 and USNAP1-1 to the PCSAT.FINDU.COM page so use these direct searches to find raw packets. PSAT2-1: http://www.findu.com/cgi-bin/raw.cgi?call=psat2-1&time=1 USNAP1-1: http://www.findu.com/cgi-bin/raw.cgi?call=usnap1-1&time=1 PSAT2-1 (Safe mode, no users) is alive and have seen dozens of packets. Voltage was low 6.51v at end of last USA east cost pass but it was in the dark and expected. We will leave it in SAFE mode for a day to watch charging. Remember you can also capture PSK31 telemetry every 2 minutes on 435.350 +/- Doppler Also listen for short 9600 packets from USNAP1 on 437.605 Bob, WB4APR > PSAT2 > *1 99999U 19176.29256686 .00000045 00000-0 73504-6 0 00000* > > *2 99999 028.5512 188.7783 0390971 106.7788 082.4136 14.96430410000015* > > >

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