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Questions for the ARISS contact tomorrow with Moriah Central School at Pt. Henry, NY at 16:54 UTC .
by David H Jordan 05 Jun '19

05 Jun '19

Concerning the ARISS contact scheduled with Moriah Central School in Pt. Henry, NY tomorrow for 16:54 UTC, the order in which the student questions will be asked has been changed. Below is a copy of the questions presented in their new order. 1. What is the purpose of the International Space Station and why is it a value to all of humanity? 2. What is the most amazing thing you have seen from the space station? 3. What do you get to do in your free time when you are not working? 4. What have you learned the most from living and working in Space? 5. What is your favorite piece of hardware to use on the space station and what does it do? 6. What types of computers are you using on board, and what operating systems do they run? 7. Do you get to listen to music in space, and if so what do you all like to listen to? 8. What is the most difficult and dangerous thing about living in space? 9. How many people can fit on board the space station safely? 10. What is your favorite science experiment on board? 11. What do you think the importance of future space stations will be? 12. What is the importance of Amateur Radio on the Space Station? 13. What is the best part of working with people from different countries every day? 14. How did you become an Astronaut? Does your training for space start right away or do you have to move up in ranking? 15. What is your favorite food in space? 16. Are there any manmade objects on earth you can see from the space station? 17. Do you keep a journal of everything you do on board to remember in the future? 18. What can scientists do on Earth to help you on the Space Station? 19. What is the status of CIMON (Simon) the Artificially Intelligent robot that was sent to the ISS? 20. What types of computer programming languages were used to write the software on board the International Space Station?

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Help with SatPC32 and Dual Radios
by Michael Wolthuis 05 Jun '19

05 Jun '19

Ok, so I am fairly new to SatPC32 since leaving my old setups.... I have dual FT-847's setup as follows: FT-847 - TX/RX UHF, RX 2.4ghz (down convert to VHF) FT-847 - TX/RX 2m So, I setup SatPC32 for two radios. Both radios are being controlled. Issue is it is fine for V/U, but then on a U/V SAT it has the frequencies flip-flopped. In other words, I think it always uses RADIO A for uplink and RADIO B for downlink? Is there a way to change/fix this behavior? I want U on the UHF radio and V on the VHF radio. Mike kb8zgl

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Re: [amsat-bb] (no subject)-CAS-4A 4B
by D. Craig Fox 05 Jun '19

05 Jun '19

Great sats. I use them frequently. Craig N6RSX -----Original Message----- From: AMSAT-BB <amsat-bb-bounces(a)amsat.org> On Behalf Of Robert Bankston via AMSAT-BB Sent: Tuesday, June 4, 2019 9:01 AM To: amsat-bb(a)amsat.org; ki6wj(a)att.net Subject: Re: [amsat-bb] (no subject) Jim, CAS-4A and CAS-4B are great satellites, used by both casual operators and rovers. 73, Robert Bankston, KE4ALAMSAT-NA VP of User Services Twitter: @KE4ALabamaWebsite: KE4AL.wordpress.com On Tuesday, June 4, 2019, 10:57:33 AM CDT, Jim via AMSAT-BB <amsat-bb(a)amsat.org> wrote: Any one in the US using CAS 4A and B? Is it worth setting up in radio? Jim _______________________________________________ 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.)

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23cm antenna for L/V
by jeff griffin 05 Jun '19

05 Jun '19

I'm looking for a medium length Antenna for my SAT station here in NJ. As space in limited at my winter home I went with a low gain Comet CYA-126E. I have a bit more space here, and a more restricted sky view so I'm looking for something around 6'+ or so with 25+ elements to help me burn through the leaves, too many freakin trees here J. I'm looking at a 25 L Directive Systems DSE2425LYK. I once had a 55L DSE when I had more space, no room for that here. Before I pull the trigger on the DSE25 I was wondering if anyone could recommend something a bit larger, but smaller then the DSE45's 12 ' boom length? Thanks in advance... 73 Jeff kb2m

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satpc32 V. 12.8d
by 73 Bob W7LRD 05 Jun '19

05 Jun '19

Setting up satpc32 on a new computer. Where is the "setup" button? 73 Bob W7LRD

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XW2D satellite problem
by alex weimer 05 Jun '19

05 Jun '19

I was on XW2D at1401 utc pass and experienced extreme intermittent signals on the downlink ! Every few seconds I could hear myself , then would be cut off in mid sentence. K9VSW was also on but had the same problem. I would hear his signal , then he would be cut off as well. Signal when present was strong but there is a definite problem in the satellite JACK KC7MG

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Re: [amsat-bb] XW2D satellite problem?
by Robert Bruninga 05 Jun '19

05 Jun '19

Or could it be a problem on the ground somewhere in the footprint de-sensing the satellite receiver? Bob -----Original Message----- From: AMSAT-BB <amsat-bb-bounces(a)amsat.org> On Behalf Of alex weimer via AMSAT-BB Sent: Wednesday, June 5, 2019 10:13 AM To: amsat-bb(a)amsat.org Subject: [amsat-bb] XW2D satellite problem I was on XW2D at1401 utc pass and experienced extreme intermittent signals on the downlink ! Every few seconds I could hear myself , then would be cut off in mid sentence. K9VSW was also on but had the same problem. I would hear his signal , then he would be cut off as well. Signal when present was strong but there is a definite problem in the satellite JACK KC7MG _______________________________________________

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Re: [amsat-bb] 23cm antenna for L/V
by Ronald G. Parsons 05 Jun '19

05 Jun '19

I’ve been using the M2 Antenna model 23CM22EZA with good success. It has a 70” boom and is rear mounted. Very easy assembly. Ron W5RKN

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Any satellites using 13cm (2.4GHz) for downlink??
by g4bbh＠btinternet.com 04 Jun '19

04 Jun '19

Does anyone know if there are any satellites using 13cm for downlink, probably for telemetry. I have an uplink system for QO-100 but am curious to see how it would work on some potential downlink. Richard(Dick) G4BBH --- This email has been checked for viruses by AVG. https://www.avg.com

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Re: [amsat-bb] 23cm antenna for L/V
by jeff griffin 04 Jun '19

04 Jun '19

Last time I bought one, a 55L in 2011, wasn't the company in Maine? It was, I think an engineering spinoff of Cushcraft. Is this true... 73 Jeff kb2m -----Original Message----- From: Mike Seguin [mailto:n1jez@burlingtontelecom.net] Sent: Tuesday, June 4, 2019 6:18 PM To: jeff griffin Subject: Re: [amsat-bb] 23cm antenna for L/V You can't go wrong with the D/S antenna. I run a 55el 1269 version here for mode L and the same but at 1296 at my contest station. On 6/4/2019 5:59 PM, jeff griffin via AMSAT-BB wrote: > I'm looking for a medium length Antenna for my SAT station here in NJ. As > space in limited at my winter home I went with a low gain Comet CYA-126E. I > have a bit more space here, and a more restricted sky view so I'm looking > for something around 6'+ or so with 25+ elements to help me burn through the > leaves, too many freakin trees here J. I'm looking at a 25 L Directive > Systems DSE2425LYK. I once had a 55L DSE when I had more space, no room for > that here. Before I pull the trigger on the DSE25 I was wondering if anyone > could recommend something a bit larger, but smaller then the DSE45's 12 ' > boom length? Thanks in advance... > > > > 73 Jeff kb2m > > _______________________________________________ > 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 > -- 73, Mike, N1JEZ "A closed mouth gathers no feet"

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