status of a few satellites for FD
Hi all,
It has been a few months since I last was on Linear satellite passes. With FD coming up, I need a little catch up on some status issues. The AMSAT Satellite Status page is helpful, but does have some limitations. Ray Hoad, WA5QGD and I were talking about this last Sunday, and I said I would ask. SO..
AO-73; Is it in full time transponder mode, or switching at eclipse, or data mode only?
EO-88; Is it still on Eclipse passes for transponder? I think so.
AO-7; I believe it is experiencing eclipses so should be in mode B, unless an operator with too much power flips it.
XW-2C and XW-2D; Are these still working in the 2 second on, 5 second off mode, or has there been some improvement to one of them or the other?
CAS 6/TO-108; I know our Linear transponder chart says it is intermittent (Like the two XW's above), but did I not read that it's transponder is staying on for longer now?
JO-97, FO-99; Any operational status yet?
And who knows about Lilacsat-2's schedule?????
My read of activation times for FO-29 seemed to indicate that for FD weekend, the controllers would try and activate it on northward (Ascending) passes over Japan, which might make it available for us as it comes descending over the pole in our overnight passes. Does that sound right?
OF COURSE, NO USING AO-91 ON ELCIPSE PASSES (OUR OVERNIGHT PASSES).
Any other interesting status updates?
Thanks for your comments. They will be helpful to all.
73, Tom, N5HYP
Thank you, Tom, for posting this to the planet ...
OF COURSE, NO USING AO-91 ON ELCIPSE PASSES (OUR OVERNIGHT PASSES).
Clint K6LCS
Tom,
I have to ask. Did you hear anything back from anyone (other than saying don't use AO-91 in eclipse)? I wish they would have replied publicly. I am in the same boat and would be interested in where to concentrate my efforts. I've made thousands of satellite contacts in the past, but not much in a while. It would be good to know what is active and available.
73, Joe kk0sd
From: tjschuessler--- via AMSAT-BB amsat-bb@amsat.org Sent: Friday, June 18, 2021 7:09 PM To: amsat-bb@amsat.org Subject: [AMSAT-BB] status of a few satellites for FD
Hi all,
It has been a few months since I last was on Linear satellite passes. With FD coming up, I need a little catch up on some status issues. The AMSAT Satellite Status page is helpful, but does have some limitations. Ray Hoad, WA5QGD and I were talking about this last Sunday, and I said I would ask. SO....
AO-73; Is it in full time transponder mode, or switching at eclipse, or data mode only?
EO-88; Is it still on Eclipse passes for transponder? I think so.
AO-7; I believe it is experiencing eclipses so should be in mode B, unless an operator with too much power flips it.
XW-2C and XW-2D; Are these still working in the 2 second on, 5 second off mode, or has there been some improvement to one of them or the other?
CAS 6/TO-108; I know our Linear transponder chart says it is intermittent (Like the two XW's above), but did I not read that it's transponder is staying on for longer now?
JO-97, FO-99; Any operational status yet?
And who knows about Lilacsat-2's schedule?????
My read of activation times for FO-29 seemed to indicate that for FD weekend, the controllers would try and activate it on northward (Ascending) passes over Japan, which might make it available for us as it comes descending over the pole in our overnight passes. Does that sound right?
OF COURSE, NO USING AO-91 ON ELCIPSE PASSES (OUR OVERNIGHT PASSES).
Any other interesting status updates?
Thanks for your comments. They will be helpful to all.
73, Tom, N5HYP
Gary, I asked several weeks ago, this is the reply from MARK Hammond:
Hi Rick,
Thanks. Rest assured we've pondered this. While shutting it off seems logical, there are risks in doing so and not being able to get it back to its current state. So, we may very well leave it running over Field Day Weekend. What folks can do is help with a "grass roots" effort to educate the masses on NOT using the bird while in eclipse. Maybe we can stimulate some interest and educate at the same time.
73,
Mark L. Hammond [N8MH]
AMSAT Director and Command Station
On Wed, Jun 9, 2021 at 8:38 PM <saguaroastro@cox.net mailto:saguaroastro@cox.net > wrote:
This is really for the ops team, but I suppose it is of general interest.
With field day approaching, I'm willing to lay odds that regardless of requests and announcements NOT to use AO-91 in eclipse, the lure of the satellite bonus will entice many to try, either knowingly or not. Has the ops team considered turning it off during Field day to keep it from getting killed?
My 39.49 Burundian Francs worth.
Rick Tejera
Saguaro Astronomy Club
www.saguaroastro.org http://www.saguaroastro.org
Thunderbird Amateur Radio Club
www.w7tbc.org http://www.w7tbc.org
Rick Tejera
Saguaro Astronomy Club
www.saguaroastro.org
Thunderbird Amateur Radio Club
www.w7tbc.org
From: Gary gary_mayfield@hotmail.com Sent: Saturday, June 19, 2021 14:53 To: tjschuessler@verizon.net; amsat-bb@amsat.org Subject: [AMSAT-BB] Re: status of a few satellites for FD
Tom,
I have to ask. Did you hear anything back from anyone (other than saying don't use AO-91 in eclipse)? I wish they would have replied publicly. I am in the same boat and would be interested in where to concentrate my efforts. I've made thousands of satellite contacts in the past, but not much in a while. It would be good to know what is active and available.
73,
Joe kk0sd
From: tjschuessler--- via AMSAT-BB <amsat-bb@amsat.org mailto:amsat-bb@amsat.org > Sent: Friday, June 18, 2021 7:09 PM To: amsat-bb@amsat.org mailto:amsat-bb@amsat.org Subject: [AMSAT-BB] status of a few satellites for FD
Hi all,
It has been a few months since I last was on Linear satellite passes. With FD coming up, I need a little catch up on some status issues. The AMSAT Satellite Status page is helpful, but does have some limitations. Ray Hoad, WA5QGD and I were talking about this last Sunday, and I said I would ask. SO..
AO-73; Is it in full time transponder mode, or switching at eclipse, or data mode only?
EO-88; Is it still on Eclipse passes for transponder? I think so.
AO-7; I believe it is experiencing eclipses so should be in mode B, unless an operator with too much power flips it.
XW-2C and XW-2D; Are these still working in the 2 second on, 5 second off mode, or has there been some improvement to one of them or the other?
CAS 6/TO-108; I know our Linear transponder chart says it is intermittent (Like the two XW's above), but did I not read that it's transponder is staying on for longer now?
JO-97, FO-99; Any operational status yet?
And who knows about Lilacsat-2's schedule?????
My read of activation times for FO-29 seemed to indicate that for FD weekend, the controllers would try and activate it on northward (Ascending) passes over Japan, which might make it available for us as it comes descending over the pole in our overnight passes. Does that sound right?
OF COURSE, NO USING AO-91 ON ELCIPSE PASSES (OUR OVERNIGHT PASSES).
Any other interesting status updates?
Thanks for your comments. They will be helpful to all.
73, Tom, N5HYP
Actually I wasn't asking about AO-91. I was trying to find out the status of all the other birds Tom was asking about. And what folks are planning to work.
73, Joe kk0sd
From: saguaroastro@cox.net saguaroastro@cox.net Sent: Saturday, June 19, 2021 5:08 PM To: 'Gary' gary_mayfield@hotmail.com; tjschuessler@verizon.net; amsat-bb@amsat.org Subject: RE: [AMSAT-BB] Re: status of a few satellites for FD
Gary, I asked several weeks ago, this is the reply from MARK Hammond:
Hi Rick,
Thanks. Rest assured we've pondered this. While shutting it off seems logical, there are risks in doing so and not being able to get it back to its current state. So, we may very well leave it running over Field Day Weekend. What folks can do is help with a "grass roots" effort to educate the masses on NOT using the bird while in eclipse. Maybe we can stimulate some interest and educate at the same time.
73,
Mark L. Hammond [N8MH] AMSAT Director and Command Station
On Wed, Jun 9, 2021 at 8:38 PM <saguaroastro@cox.netmailto:saguaroastro@cox.net> wrote: This is really for the ops team, but I suppose it is of general interest.
With field day approaching, I'm willing to lay odds that regardless of requests and announcements NOT to use AO-91 in eclipse, the lure of the satellite bonus will entice many to try, either knowingly or not. Has the ops team considered turning it off during Field day to keep it from getting killed?
My 39.49 Burundian Francs worth.
Rick Tejera Saguaro Astronomy Club www.saguaroastro.orghttp://www.saguaroastro.org Thunderbird Amateur Radio Club www.w7tbc.orghttp://www.w7tbc.org
Rick Tejera Saguaro Astronomy Club www.saguaroastro.orghttp://www.saguaroastro.org Thunderbird Amateur Radio Club www.w7tbc.orghttp://www.w7tbc.org
From: Gary <gary_mayfield@hotmail.commailto:gary_mayfield@hotmail.com> Sent: Saturday, June 19, 2021 14:53 To: tjschuessler@verizon.netmailto:tjschuessler@verizon.net; amsat-bb@amsat.orgmailto:amsat-bb@amsat.org Subject: [AMSAT-BB] Re: status of a few satellites for FD
Tom,
I have to ask. Did you hear anything back from anyone (other than saying don't use AO-91 in eclipse)? I wish they would have replied publicly. I am in the same boat and would be interested in where to concentrate my efforts. I've made thousands of satellite contacts in the past, but not much in a while. It would be good to know what is active and available.
73, Joe kk0sd
From: tjschuessler--- via AMSAT-BB <amsat-bb@amsat.orgmailto:amsat-bb@amsat.org> Sent: Friday, June 18, 2021 7:09 PM To: amsat-bb@amsat.orgmailto:amsat-bb@amsat.org Subject: [AMSAT-BB] status of a few satellites for FD
Hi all,
It has been a few months since I last was on Linear satellite passes. With FD coming up, I need a little catch up on some status issues. The AMSAT Satellite Status page is helpful, but does have some limitations. Ray Hoad, WA5QGD and I were talking about this last Sunday, and I said I would ask. SO....
AO-73; Is it in full time transponder mode, or switching at eclipse, or data mode only?
EO-88; Is it still on Eclipse passes for transponder? I think so.
AO-7; I believe it is experiencing eclipses so should be in mode B, unless an operator with too much power flips it.
XW-2C and XW-2D; Are these still working in the 2 second on, 5 second off mode, or has there been some improvement to one of them or the other?
CAS 6/TO-108; I know our Linear transponder chart says it is intermittent (Like the two XW's above), but did I not read that it's transponder is staying on for longer now?
JO-97, FO-99; Any operational status yet?
And who knows about Lilacsat-2's schedule?????
My read of activation times for FO-29 seemed to indicate that for FD weekend, the controllers would try and activate it on northward (Ascending) passes over Japan, which might make it available for us as it comes descending over the pole in our overnight passes. Does that sound right?
OF COURSE, NO USING AO-91 ON ELCIPSE PASSES (OUR OVERNIGHT PASSES).
Any other interesting status updates?
Thanks for your comments. They will be helpful to all.
73, Tom, N5HYP
Hi, we’ll leave AO-91 running for Field Day. Help get the word out, daytime passes only!
73, Mark N8MH
On Sat, Jun 19, 2021 at 6:08 PM saguaroastro@cox.net wrote:
Gary, I asked several weeks ago, this is the reply from MARK Hammond:
Hi Rick,
Thanks. Rest assured we've pondered this. While shutting it off seems logical, there are risks in doing so and not being able to get it back to its current state. So, we may very well leave it running over Field Day Weekend. What folks can do is help with a "grass roots" effort to educate the masses on NOT using the bird while in eclipse. Maybe we can stimulate some interest and educate at the same time.
73,
Mark L. Hammond [N8MH]
AMSAT Director and Command Station
On Wed, Jun 9, 2021 at 8:38 PM saguaroastro@cox.net wrote:
This is really for the ops team, but I suppose it is of general interest.
With field day approaching, I’m willing to lay odds that regardless of requests and announcements NOT to use AO-91 in eclipse, the lure of the satellite bonus will entice many to try, either knowingly or not. Has the ops team considered turning it off during Field day to keep it from getting killed?
My 39.49 Burundian Francs worth.
*Rick Tejera*
*Saguaro Astronomy Club*
*www.saguaroastro.org http://www.saguaroastro.org*
*Thunderbird Amateur Radio Club*
*www.w7tbc.org http://www.w7tbc.org*
*Rick Tejera*
*Saguaro Astronomy Club*
*www.saguaroastro.org http://www.saguaroastro.org*
*Thunderbird Amateur Radio Club*
*www.w7tbc.org http://www.w7tbc.org*
*From:* Gary gary_mayfield@hotmail.com *Sent:* Saturday, June 19, 2021 14:53 *To:* tjschuessler@verizon.net; amsat-bb@amsat.org *Subject:* [AMSAT-BB] Re: status of a few satellites for FD
Tom,
I have to ask. Did you hear anything back from anyone(other than saying don’t use AO-91 in eclipse)? I wish they would have replied publicly. I am in the same boat and would be interested in where to concentrate my efforts. I’ve made thousands of satellite contacts in the past, but not much in a while. It would be good to know what is active and available.
73,
Joe kk0sd
*From:* tjschuessler--- via AMSAT-BB amsat-bb@amsat.org *Sent:* Friday, June 18, 2021 7:09 PM *To:* amsat-bb@amsat.org *Subject:* [AMSAT-BB] status of a few satellites for FD
Hi all,
It has been a few months since I last was on Linear satellite passes. With FD coming up, I need a little catch up on some status issues. The AMSAT Satellite Status page is helpful, but does have some limitations. Ray Hoad, WA5QGD and I were talking about this last Sunday, and I said I would ask. SO….
AO-73; Is it in full time transponder mode, or switching at eclipse, or data mode only?
EO-88; Is it still on Eclipse passes for transponder? I think so.
AO-7; I believe it is experiencing eclipses so should be in mode B, unless an operator with too much power flips it.
XW-2C and XW-2D; Are these still working in the 2 second on, 5 second off mode, or has there been some improvement to one of them or the other?
CAS 6/TO-108; I know our Linear transponder chart says it is intermittent (Like the two XW’s above), but did I not read that it’s transponder is staying on for longer now?
JO-97, FO-99; Any operational status yet?
And who knows about Lilacsat-2’s schedule?????
My read of activation times for FO-29 seemed to indicate that for FD weekend, the controllers would try and activate it on northward (Ascending) passes over Japan, which might make it available for us as it comes descending over the pole in our overnight passes. Does that sound right?
OF COURSE, NO USING AO-91 ON ELCIPSE PASSES (OUR OVERNIGHT PASSES).
Any other interesting status updates?
Thanks for your comments. They will be helpful to all.
73, Tom, N5HYP
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I run a couple of AMSAT nets a week here in DFW and have been stressing the need to STAY OFF during the overnight eclipse passes.
From: Mark L. Hammond marklhammond@gmail.com Sent: Saturday, June 19, 2021 5:24 PM To: saguaroastro@cox.net Cc: Gary gary_mayfield@hotmail.com; amsat-bb@amsat.org; tjschuessler@verizon.net Subject: [AMSAT-BB] Re: status of a few satellites for FD
Hi, we’ll leave AO-91 running for Field Day. Help get the word out, daytime passes only!
73,
Mark N8MH
On Sat, Jun 19, 2021 at 6:08 PM <saguaroastro@cox.net mailto:saguaroastro@cox.net > wrote:
Gary, I asked several weeks ago, this is the reply from MARK Hammond:
Hi Rick,
Thanks. Rest assured we've pondered this. While shutting it off seems logical, there are risks in doing so and not being able to get it back to its current state. So, we may very well leave it running over Field Day Weekend. What folks can do is help with a "grass roots" effort to educate the masses on NOT using the bird while in eclipse. Maybe we can stimulate some interest and educate at the same time.
73,
Mark L. Hammond [N8MH]
AMSAT Director and Command Station
On Wed, Jun 9, 2021 at 8:38 PM <saguaroastro@cox.net mailto:saguaroastro@cox.net > wrote:
This is really for the ops team, but I suppose it is of general interest.
With field day approaching, I’m willing to lay odds that regardless of requests and announcements NOT to use AO-91 in eclipse, the lure of the satellite bonus will entice many to try, either knowingly or not. Has the ops team considered turning it off during Field day to keep it from getting killed?
My 39.49 Burundian Francs worth.
Rick Tejera
Saguaro Astronomy Club
www.saguaroastro.org http://www.saguaroastro.org
Thunderbird Amateur Radio Club
www.w7tbc.org http://www.w7tbc.org
Rick Tejera
Saguaro Astronomy Club
www.saguaroastro.org http://www.saguaroastro.org
Thunderbird Amateur Radio Club
www.w7tbc.org http://www.w7tbc.org
From: Gary gary_mayfield@hotmail.com Sent: Saturday, June 19, 2021 14:53 To: tjschuessler@verizon.net mailto:tjschuessler@verizon.net ; amsat-bb@amsat.org mailto:amsat-bb@amsat.org Subject: [AMSAT-BB] Re: status of a few satellites for FD
Tom,
I have to ask. Did you hear anything back from anyone (other than saying don’t use AO-91 in eclipse)? I wish they would have replied publicly. I am in the same boat and would be interested in where to concentrate my efforts. I’ve made thousands of satellite contacts in the past, but not much in a while. It would be good to know what is active and available.
73,
Joe kk0sd
From: tjschuessler--- via AMSAT-BB <amsat-bb@amsat.org mailto:amsat-bb@amsat.org > Sent: Friday, June 18, 2021 7:09 PM To: amsat-bb@amsat.org mailto:amsat-bb@amsat.org Subject: [AMSAT-BB] status of a few satellites for FD
Hi all,
It has been a few months since I last was on Linear satellite passes. With FD coming up, I need a little catch up on some status issues. The AMSAT Satellite Status page is helpful, but does have some limitations. Ray Hoad, WA5QGD and I were talking about this last Sunday, and I said I would ask. SO….
AO-73; Is it in full time transponder mode, or switching at eclipse, or data mode only?
EO-88; Is it still on Eclipse passes for transponder? I think so.
AO-7; I believe it is experiencing eclipses so should be in mode B, unless an operator with too much power flips it.
XW-2C and XW-2D; Are these still working in the 2 second on, 5 second off mode, or has there been some improvement to one of them or the other?
CAS 6/TO-108; I know our Linear transponder chart says it is intermittent (Like the two XW’s above), but did I not read that it’s transponder is staying on for longer now?
JO-97, FO-99; Any operational status yet?
And who knows about Lilacsat-2’s schedule?????
My read of activation times for FO-29 seemed to indicate that for FD weekend, the controllers would try and activate it on northward (Ascending) passes over Japan, which might make it available for us as it comes descending over the pole in our overnight passes. Does that sound right?
OF COURSE, NO USING AO-91 ON ELCIPSE PASSES (OUR OVERNIGHT PASSES).
Any other interesting status updates?
Thanks for your comments. They will be helpful to all.
73, Tom, N5HYP
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On 2021-06-18 8:08 p.m., tjschuessler--- via AMSAT-BB wrote:
I need a little catch up on some status issues.
After being off the sats for maybe 7 years or so, I began to get ready to try them again. Lately I have been looking for this information but also listening off and on to see which ones are used regularly. So far my list says...
AO7 - SO50 - ISS - XW2A - XW2C - XW2F - RS44 - CAS4A - CAS4B
You would think that this kind of information would be on one simple page on the amsat web site....
73, Bernd - KB7AK
-----Original Message----- From: Bill Booth ve3nxk@gmail.com Sent: Saturday, June 19, 2021 4:29 PM To: amsat-bb@amsat.org Subject: [AMSAT-BB] Re: status of a few satellites for FD
On 2021-06-18 8:08 p.m., tjschuessler--- via AMSAT-BB wrote:
I need a little catch up on some status issues.
After being off the sats for maybe 7 years or so, I began to get ready to try them again. Lately I have been looking for this information but also listening off and on to see which ones are used regularly. So far my list says...
AO7 - SO50 - ISS - XW2A - XW2C - XW2F - RS44 - CAS4A - CAS4B
-- Bill Booth VE3NXK Sundridge ON, Canada 79.23.37 W x 45.46.18 N FN05ns
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I actually did have a chance to get out and practice/play some this afternoon. Did get some of my questions answered.
XW-2D is still in the mode where it is on for two seconds and off for 5. Might be fun to see if someone wants to try making FQ QSOs in that mode. Satellite is nice and strong for those two seconds.
XW-2C is again fully functional. It was acting like XW-2D earlier in the year which is why I asked.
AO-73 is in transponder mode. Drifty as usual, but I did get in but could not complete a QSO.
ISS FM was not active today, but most likely that is due to prep for an EVA I think is Tomorrow.
I got the satellite package a good test today. Hope to see many folks on the birds for FD.
73, Tom, N5HYP
-----Original Message----- From: Bernd bernd1peters@gmail.com Sent: Saturday, June 19, 2021 8:20 PM To: 'Bill Booth' ve3nxk@gmail.com; amsat-bb@amsat.org Subject: [AMSAT-BB] Re: status of a few satellites for FD
You would think that this kind of information would be on one simple page on the amsat web site....
73, Bernd - KB7AK
-----Original Message----- From: Bill Booth ve3nxk@gmail.com Sent: Saturday, June 19, 2021 4:29 PM To: amsat-bb@amsat.org Subject: [AMSAT-BB] Re: status of a few satellites for FD
On 2021-06-18 8:08 p.m., tjschuessler--- via AMSAT-BB wrote:
I need a little catch up on some status issues.
After being off the sats for maybe 7 years or so, I began to get ready to try them again. Lately I have been looking for this information but also listening off and on to see which ones are used regularly. So far my list says...
AO7 - SO50 - ISS - XW2A - XW2C - XW2F - RS44 - CAS4A - CAS4B
-- 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
Organ and Tissue Donation - The Gift of Life Talk to your family. Your decision can make a difference.
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JO97 works nicely right now on SSB. EO88 works fine when it is in eclipse.
73 John AF5CC
On Sat, Jun 19, 2021 at 9:09 PM tjschuessler--- via AMSAT-BB < amsat-bb@amsat.org> wrote:
I actually did have a chance to get out and practice/play some this afternoon. Did get some of my questions answered.
XW-2D is still in the mode where it is on for two seconds and off for 5. Might be fun to see if someone wants to try making FQ QSOs in that mode. Satellite is nice and strong for those two seconds.
XW-2C is again fully functional. It was acting like XW-2D earlier in the year which is why I asked.
AO-73 is in transponder mode. Drifty as usual, but I did get in but could not complete a QSO.
ISS FM was not active today, but most likely that is due to prep for an EVA I think is Tomorrow.
I got the satellite package a good test today. Hope to see many folks on the birds for FD.
73, Tom, N5HYP
-----Original Message----- From: Bernd bernd1peters@gmail.com Sent: Saturday, June 19, 2021 8:20 PM To: 'Bill Booth' ve3nxk@gmail.com; amsat-bb@amsat.org Subject: [AMSAT-BB] Re: status of a few satellites for FD
You would think that this kind of information would be on one simple page on the amsat web site....
73, Bernd - KB7AK
-----Original Message----- From: Bill Booth ve3nxk@gmail.com Sent: Saturday, June 19, 2021 4:29 PM To: amsat-bb@amsat.org Subject: [AMSAT-BB] Re: status of a few satellites for FD
On 2021-06-18 8:08 p.m., tjschuessler--- via AMSAT-BB wrote:
I need a little catch up on some status issues.
After being off the sats for maybe 7 years or so, I began to get ready to try them again. Lately I have been looking for this information but also listening off and on to see which ones are used regularly. So far my list says...
AO7 - SO50 - ISS - XW2A - XW2C - XW2F - RS44 - CAS4A - CAS4B
-- Bill Booth VE3NXK Sundridge ON, Canada 79.23.37 W x 45.46.18 N FN05ns
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So there is a discrepancy between what you say about that JO 97 transponder being active and usable versus what it says on the frequency chart page on the AMSAT site. I am sure part of it is because the developers of that particular satellite have never actually announced that it’s open for use, even if it is.
Which brings up another point, the frequency chart available to AMSAT members, Should we be expecting an update on that soon? Also should there not be an update for the “getting started” book coming soon?
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On Jun 19, 2021, at 21:20, John Geiger af5cc2@gmail.com wrote:
JO97 works nicely right now on SSB. EO88 works fine when it is in eclipse.
73 John AF5CC
On Sat, Jun 19, 2021 at 9:09 PM tjschuessler--- via AMSAT-BB amsat-bb@amsat.org wrote: I actually did have a chance to get out and practice/play some this afternoon. Did get some of my questions answered.
XW-2D is still in the mode where it is on for two seconds and off for 5. Might be fun to see if someone wants to try making FQ QSOs in that mode. Satellite is nice and strong for those two seconds.
XW-2C is again fully functional. It was acting like XW-2D earlier in the year which is why I asked.
AO-73 is in transponder mode. Drifty as usual, but I did get in but could not complete a QSO.
ISS FM was not active today, but most likely that is due to prep for an EVA I think is Tomorrow.
I got the satellite package a good test today. Hope to see many folks on the birds for FD.
73, Tom, N5HYP
-----Original Message----- From: Bernd bernd1peters@gmail.com Sent: Saturday, June 19, 2021 8:20 PM To: 'Bill Booth' ve3nxk@gmail.com; amsat-bb@amsat.org Subject: [AMSAT-BB] Re: status of a few satellites for FD
You would think that this kind of information would be on one simple page on the amsat web site....
73, Bernd - KB7AK
-----Original Message----- From: Bill Booth ve3nxk@gmail.com Sent: Saturday, June 19, 2021 4:29 PM To: amsat-bb@amsat.org Subject: [AMSAT-BB] Re: status of a few satellites for FD
On 2021-06-18 8:08 p.m., tjschuessler--- via AMSAT-BB wrote:
I need a little catch up on some status issues.
After being off the sats for maybe 7 years or so, I began to get ready to try them again. Lately I have been looking for this information but also listening off and on to see which ones are used regularly. So far my list says...
AO7 - SO50 - ISS - XW2A - XW2C - XW2F - RS44 - CAS4A - CAS4B
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Am I missing something? Why fight the congestion on an FM bird where only a few will be sucesful and all the rest fail. when you can make a contac via PSAT2 easily. for only 1 second per APRS message contact... Both PSAT and PSAT2 are fully operational.
Bob, WB4APR
On Sat, Jun 19, 2021 at 7:30 PM Bill Booth ve3nxk@gmail.com wrote:
On 2021-06-18 8:08 p.m., tjschuessler--- via AMSAT-BB wrote:
I need a little catch up on some status issues.
After being off the sats for maybe 7 years or so, I began to get ready to try them again. Lately I have been looking for this information but also listening off and on to see which ones are used regularly. So far my list says...
AO7 - SO50 - ISS - XW2A - XW2C - XW2F - RS44 - CAS4A - CAS4B
-- Bill Booth VE3NXK Sundridge ON, Canada 79.23.37 W x 45.46.18 N FN05ns
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Familiarity.
Everyone has experience working FM voice repeaters but not as many have experience sending APRS messages.
Even if they fail to work the FM voice sat they at least basically know how.
Also, tbh, if PSAT and PSAT2 are as easy to use as the ISS digipeater I am not that sure it is easy. I've only tried a handful of times but when I complete a contact I am surprised. Very often it is hard to get a QSO confirmed.
Also sending messages is kind of tedious and isn't as cool as hearing someone's voice.
Now I'm getting into preferences. Anyway... On field day we should use the underused sats and modes before FM voice so in that sense I agree with you.
73, John Brier KG4AKV
On Sat, Jun 19, 2021, 23:17 Robert Bruninga bruninga@usna.edu wrote:
Am I missing something? Why fight the congestion on an FM bird where only a few will be sucesful and all the rest fail. when you can make a contac via PSAT2 easily. for only 1 second per APRS message contact... Both PSAT and PSAT2 are fully operational.
Bob, WB4APR
On Sat, Jun 19, 2021 at 7:30 PM Bill Booth ve3nxk@gmail.com wrote:
On 2021-06-18 8:08 p.m., tjschuessler--- via AMSAT-BB wrote:
I need a little catch up on some status issues.
After being off the sats for maybe 7 years or so, I began to get ready
to try them
again. Lately I have been looking for this information but also
listening off and
on to see which ones are used regularly. So far my list says...
AO7 - SO50 - ISS - XW2A - XW2C - XW2F - RS44 - CAS4A - CAS4B
-- Bill Booth VE3NXK Sundridge ON, Canada 79.23.37 W x 45.46.18 N FN05ns
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That's my plan. Also FS-373Rick Tejera (K7TEJ)Saguaro Astronomy ClubWww.saguaroastro.orgThunderbird Astronomy ClubWww.w7tbc.org -------- Original message --------From: Robert Bruninga bruninga@usna.edu Date: 6/19/21 20:17 (GMT-07:00) To: Bill Booth ve3nxk@gmail.com Cc: amsat bb amsat-bb@amsat.org Subject: [AMSAT-BB] Re: status of a few satellites for FD Am I missing something?Why fight the congestion on an FM bird where only a few will be sucesfuland all the rest fail. when you can make a contac via PSAT2 easily.for only 1 second per APRS message contact...Both PSAT and PSAT2 are fully operational.Bob, WB4APROn Sat, Jun 19, 2021 at 7:30 PM Bill Booth ve3nxk@gmail.com wrote:>> On 2021-06-18 8:08 p.m., tjschuessler--- via AMSAT-BB wrote:> > I need a little catch up on some status issues.>> After being off the sats for maybe 7 years or so, I began to get ready to try them> again. Lately I have been looking for this information but also listening off and> on to see which ones are used regularly. So far my list says...>> AO7 - SO50 - ISS - XW2A - XW2C - XW2F - RS44 - CAS4A - CAS4B>>> --> 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%3E%3E Organ and Tissue Donation - The Gift of Life> Talk to your family. Your decision can make a difference.>> ----------------------------------------------------------->> 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.> Acceptable Use and Privacy Policies available at https://www.amsat.org/about-amsat/%3E%3E View archives of this mailing list at> https://mailman.amsat.org/hyperkitty/list/amsat-bb@amsat.org%3E To unsubscribe send an email to amsat-bb-leave(a)amsat.org> Manage all of your AMSAT-NA mailing list preferences at https://mailman.amsat.org---------------------------------------------------... via AMSAT-BB(a)amsat.org. AMSAT-NA makes this open forum availableto all interested persons worldwide without requiring membership. Opinions expressedare solely those of the author, and do not reflect the official views of AMSAT-NA.Acceptable Use and Privacy Policies available at https://www.amsat.org/about-amsat/View archives of this mailing list athttps://mailman.amsat.org/hyperkitty/list/amsat-bb@amsat.orgTo unsubscribe send an email to amsat-bb-leave(a)amsat.orgManage all of your AMSAT-NA mailing list preferences at https://mailman.amsat.org
Hi All. AO-73 is in full time transponder mode. As always, best to use manual tuning rather than SatPC32 etc. 73 DAvid G0MRF
-----Original Message----- From: Bill Booth ve3nxk@gmail.com To: amsat-bb@amsat.org Sent: Sun, 20 Jun 2021 0:29 Subject: [AMSAT-BB] Re: status of a few satellites for FD
On 2021-06-18 8:08 p.m., tjschuessler--- via AMSAT-BB wrote:
I need a little catch up on some status issues.
After being off the sats for maybe 7 years or so, I began to get ready to try them again. Lately I have been looking for this information but also listening off and on to see which ones are used regularly. So far my list says...
AO7 - SO50 - ISS - XW2A - XW2C - XW2F - RS44 - CAS4A - CAS4B
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