21 Dec
2014
21 Dec
'14
4:38 a.m.
Hi,
I've listened for Spinsat on 437.230 several times with no results.
There have been no reception reports from Spinsat to the best
of my knowledge. It is still near the ISS. Latest keps can be
found at:
http://www.celestrak.com/cgi-bin/TLE.pl?CATNR=40314
73, Armando N8IGJ
21 Dec
21 Dec
7:59 a.m.
New subject: [amsat-bb] Has anyone heard the 9600 baud signals from Spinsat?
I think the reports of a 9600 bps transmitter on the amateur bands was
wrong. No documentation I've found about the satellite indicates it
carries a transmitter there. Plus it has no solar panels.
Here's the mission overview:
http://digitalcommons.usu.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=2911&context=…
73,
Paul, N8HM
On Sun, Dec 21, 2014 at 4:38 AM, Armando Mercado <am25544(a)gmail.com> wrote:
Hi,
I've listened for Spinsat on 437.230 several times with no results.
There have been no reception reports from Spinsat to the best
of my knowledge. It is still near the ISS. Latest keps can be
found at:
http://www.celestrak.com/cgi-bin/TLE.pl?CATNR=40314
73, Armando N8IGJ
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8:44 a.m.
New subject: [amsat-bb] Has anyone heard the 9600 baud signals from Spinsat?
Paul,
The SpinSat team certainly applied to the IARU Satellite Frequency Coordination Panel for
a 437 MHz frequency http://www.amsatuk.me.uk/iaru/finished_detail.php?serialnum=268
Of course that doesn't necessarily mean that the amateur payload made it into the
completed satellite.
As you say the satellite has 6 months of battery power only, no solar panels. Since the
amateur payload is a secondary mission objective they may wish to complete the primary
mission first before activating it.
73 Trevor M5AKA
On Sunday, 21 December 2014, 12:59, Paul Stoetzer <n8hm(a)arrl.net> wrote:
I think the reports of a 9600 bps transmitter on the amateur bands was
wrong. No documentation I've found about the satellite indicates it
carries a transmitter there. Plus it has no solar panels.
Here's the mission overview:
http://digitalcommons.usu.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=2911&context=…
73,
Paul, N8HM
On Sun, Dec 21, 2014 at 4:38 AM, Armando Mercado <am25544(a)gmail.com> wrote:
Hi,
I've listened for Spinsat on 437.230 several times with no results.
There have been no reception reports from Spinsat to the best
of my knowledge. It is still near the ISS. Latest keps can be
found at:
http://www.celestrak.com/cgi-bin/TLE.pl?CATNR=40314
73, Armando N8IGJ
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4:10 p.m.
New subject: [amsat-bb] FUNcube/AO73 mode switch
Hi Folks,
I have just switched (2105 UTC) FUNcube/AO73 into auto eclipse mode
(so transponder on when in darkness, full power beacon when in daylight)
We plan to switch back to full time transponder mode over the
Christmas Holidays, on 23 Dec. probably for 5-7 days.
Enjoy the transponder
73s Jim G3WGM and the FUNcube team.
23 Dec
23 Dec
7:21 a.m.
New subject: [amsat-bb] FUNcube/AO73 mode switch for the Festive Season
Hi Folks,
We have now switched FUNcube/AO-73 onto full time transponder mode
(with low power beacon), and intend to leave it this way for the
Holiday, so enjoy the transponder.
With best wishes for the Festive Season, and for 2015
73s Jim G3WGM and the FUNcube Team.
On 21/12/2014 21:10, Jim Heck wrote:
Hi Folks,
I have just switched (2105 UTC) FUNcube/AO73 into auto eclipse mode
(so transponder on when in darkness, full power beacon when in daylight)
We plan to switch back to full time transponder mode over the
Christmas Holidays, on 23 Dec. probably for 5-7 days.
Enjoy the transponder
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New subject: [amsat-bb] FUNcube/AO73 mode switch for the Festive Season
Mr. Heck,
Just to be clear, do you mean that it will be on transponder mode through
the end of the Christmas holiday or through the New Year?
Thank you, and Happy Holidays.
Steve, W5IEM
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Hi Folks,
We have now switched FUNcube/AO-73 onto full time transponder mode
(with low power beacon), and intend to leave it this way for the
Holiday, so enjoy the transponder.
With best wishes for the Festive Season, and for 2015
73s Jim G3WGM and the FUNcube Team.
On 21/12/2014 21:10, Jim Heck wrote:
Hi Folks,
I have just switched (2105 UTC) FUNcube/AO73 into auto eclipse mode
(so transponder on when in darkness, full power beacon when in daylight)
We plan to switch back to full time transponder mode over the
Christmas Holidays, on 23 Dec. probably for 5-7 days.
Enjoy the transponder
73s Jim G3WGM and the FUNcube team.
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Hi Steve, and all.
To be honest, we havnt really decided. Ideas welcome! What do people
want?
73s Jim G3WGM
On 23/12/2014 15:14, Steve May wrote:
Mr. Heck,
Just to be clear, do you mean that it will be on transponder mode through
the end of the Christmas holiday or through the New Year?
Thank you, and Happy Holidays.
Steve, W5IEM
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Hi Folks,
We have now switched FUNcube/AO-73 onto full time transponder mode
(with low power beacon), and intend to leave it this way for the
Holiday, so enjoy the transponder.
With best wishes for the Festive Season, and for 2015
73s Jim G3WGM and the FUNcube Team.
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Hi Folks,
I have just switched (2105 UTC) FUNcube/AO73 into auto eclipse mode
(so transponder on when in darkness, full power beacon when in daylight)
We plan to switch back to full time transponder mode over the
Christmas Holidays, on 23 Dec. probably for 5-7 days.
Enjoy the transponder
73s Jim G3WGM and the FUNcube team.
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New subject: [amsat-bb] FUNcube/AO73 mode switch for the Festive Season
My vote would be to keep it in transponder mode until the evening of
January 4th for the remainder of the holiday season unless anyone knows of
any activities taking place where the high power telemetry mode would be
helpful.
73,
Paul, N8HM
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Hi Steve, and all.
To be honest, we havnt really decided. Ideas welcome! What do people
want?
73s Jim G3WGM
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Mr. Heck,
Just to be clear, do you mean that it will be on transponder mode through
the end of the Christmas holiday or through the New Year?
Thank you, and Happy Holidays.
Steve, W5IEM
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We have now switched FUNcube/AO-73 onto full time transponder mode
(with low power beacon), and intend to leave it this way for the
Holiday, so enjoy the transponder.
With best wishes for the Festive Season, and for 2015
73s Jim G3WGM and the FUNcube Team.
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Hi Folks,
I have just switched (2105 UTC) FUNcube/AO73 into auto eclipse mode
(so transponder on when in darkness, full power beacon when in daylight)
We plan to switch back to full time transponder mode over the
Christmas Holidays, on 23 Dec. probably for 5-7 days.
Enjoy the transponder
73s Jim G3WGM and the FUNcube team.
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+1 January 4th
73 & HNY, Luis
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January 4th
El 27/12/2014 a las 18:27, Paul Stoetzer escribió:
My vote would be to keep it in transponder mode until
the evening of
January 4th for the remainder of the holiday season unless anyone knows of
any activities taking place where the high power telemetry mode would be
helpful.
73,
Paul, N8HM
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Hi Steve, and all.
To be honest, we havnt really decided. Ideas welcome! What do people
want?
73s Jim G3WGM
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Just to be clear, do you mean that it will be on transponder mode through
the end of the Christmas holiday or through the New Year?
Thank you, and Happy Holidays.
Steve, W5IEM
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We have now switched FUNcube/AO-73 onto full
time transponder mode
(with low power beacon), and intend to leave it this way for the
Holiday, so enjoy the transponder.
With best wishes for the Festive Season, and for 2015
73s Jim G3WGM and the FUNcube Team.
On 21/12/2014 21:10, Jim Heck wrote:
> Hi Folks,
>
> I have just switched (2105 UTC) FUNcube/AO73 into auto eclipse mode
> (so transponder on when in darkness, full power beacon when in daylight)
>
> We plan to switch back to full time transponder mode over the
> Christmas Holidays, on 23 Dec. probably for 5-7 days.
>
> Enjoy the transponder
>
> 73s Jim G3WGM and the FUNcube team.
>
>
>
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New Years Day UTC, please
73, K7TRK
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Hi Steve, and all.
To be honest, we havnt really decided. Ideas welcome! What do people
want?
73s Jim G3WGM
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official
views of AMSAT-NA.
Mr. Heck,
Just to be clear, do you mean that it will be on transponder mode
through the end of the Christmas holiday or through the New Year?
Thank you, and Happy Holidays.
Steve, W5IEM
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> Hi Folks,
>
> We have now switched FUNcube/AO-73 onto full time transponder
> mode (with low power beacon), and intend to leave it this way for the
> Holiday, so enjoy the transponder.
>
> With best wishes for the Festive Season, and for 2015
>
> 73s Jim G3WGM and the FUNcube Team.
>
>
> On 21/12/2014 21:10, Jim Heck wrote:
>> Hi Folks,
>>
>> I have just switched (2105 UTC) FUNcube/AO73 into auto eclipse
>> mode (so transponder on when in darkness, full power beacon when in
>> daylight)
>>
>> We plan to switch back to full time transponder mode over the
>> Christmas Holidays, on 23 Dec. probably for 5-7 days.
>>
>> Enjoy the transponder
>>
>> 73s Jim G3WGM and the FUNcube team.
>>
>>
>>
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Hi Jim!
If schools in the UK are out next week, maybe leaving
the transponder on through 4 January wouldn't hurt.
Hams will certainly use it. :-)
73!
Patrick WD9EWK/VA7EWK
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Hi Steve, and all.
To be honest, we havnt really decided. Ideas welcome! What do people
want?
73s Jim G3WGM
28 Dec
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5:48 a.m.
New subject: [amsat-bb] FUNcube/AO73 mode switch for the Festive Season
Hi Patrick and everybody,
Many thanks for the comments/feedback. We'll leave the transponder on
full time until Sunday 4 Jan 1015, and revert to auto mode during a
suitable evening (UTC) pass over UK.
Enjoy the transponder and best wishes for 2015
73 Jim G3WGM and the FUNcube Team
On 28/12/2014 02:55, Patrick STODDARD (WD9EWK/VA7EWK) wrote:
Hi Jim!
If schools in the UK are out next week, maybe leaving
the transponder on through 4 January wouldn't hurt.
Hams will certainly use it. :-)
73!
Patrick WD9EWK/VA7EWK
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New subject: [amsat-bb] FUNcube/AO73 mode switch
Hi Folks,
I have just switched (2110 UTC) FUNcube/AO73 into auto eclipse mode
(so transponder on when in darkness, full power beacon when in daylight)
We are considering NOT switching to full time transponder mode for
the next few months, as the sat is in darkness for most of the day in
the N hemisphere. Comments on this proposal would be welcome.
73s Jim G3WGM and the FUNcube team.
5:24 p.m.
New subject: [amsat-bb] FUNcube/AO73 mode switch
I encourage the team to continue with the schedule as is, for multiple reasons. AO73 is
the only transponder satellite with passes occurring in the late morning and late evening
hours at the moment, with AO7 and FO29 in the early early morning and afternoon. For
instance, AO73 will (hopefully) provide the demonstrations in the morning for the Orlando
Hamcation, as it did last month for the Tampa Hamfest.
Additionally, I believe, based on my experience with managing AO-51 operations, that a
consistent schedule of operation is essential when new operators who may not be on -bb or
other media are getting started. AO-73 is a great entry level transponder due to it's
signal strength and mode, and confusion from shifting schedules will reduce that
usefulness.
To sum it up, it's great having it a available on the weekend mornings with the
current schedule.
Thanks for the team's dedication, and Happy New Year!
73, Drew KO4MA
Sent from my iPhone
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Hi Folks,
I have just switched (2110 UTC) FUNcube/AO73 into auto eclipse mode (so transponder on
when in darkness, full power beacon when in daylight)
We are considering NOT switching to full time transponder mode for the next few months,
as the sat is in darkness for most of the day in the N hemisphere. Comments on this
proposal would be welcome.
73s Jim G3WGM and the FUNcube team.
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7:33 p.m.
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Jim,
Just want to say thank you to you Jim and the team managing AO-73, I also
appreciate these status communications you have been providing.
I've enjoyed the exended operating schedule the last couple of weeks. Not
that I made tons of QSO's, but I've enjoyed getting on more than I
otherwise would have...
As for me, I was glad for the extended schedule for the first Anniversary
of AO-73 a few weeks back. (This was especially nice having had opportunity
to operate as W7O on AO-73 for the east coast passes on the
first anniversary)
Also, I'm teaching Radio Merit Badge for our Boy Scout Troop and with my
portable Satellite station, It would be favorable be able to use AO-73 on
probably three Saturdays between now and March. Additionally, I've just
assembled a rotor for our Tampa Amateur Radio Club Satellite Station which
we're planning to show off at our upcoming Hamfest in a couple of
Weeks....late morning passes are prime for these activities.
We're grateful for the satellite resource you have provided ! It's been
nice tuning up and down the pass band and hearing several QSOs
simultaneously on occasion.
73
Mike
W4UOO
On Sunday, January 4, 2015, Andrew Glasbrenner <glasbrenner(a)mindspring.com>
wrote:
I encourage the team to continue with the schedule as
is, for multiple
reasons. AO73 is the only transponder satellite with passes occurring in
the late morning and late evening hours at the moment, with AO7 and FO29 in
the early early morning and afternoon. For instance, AO73 will (hopefully)
provide the demonstrations in the morning for the Orlando Hamcation, as it
did last month for the Tampa Hamfest.
Additionally, I believe, based on my experience with managing AO-51
operations, that a consistent schedule of operation is essential when new
operators who may not be on -bb or other media are getting started. AO-73
is a great entry level transponder due to it's signal strength and mode,
and confusion from shifting schedules will reduce that usefulness.
To sum it up, it's great having it a available on the weekend mornings
with the current schedule.
Thanks for the team's dedication, and Happy New Year!
73, Drew KO4MA
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(37.9167N 81.1244W is the Summit)
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I have just switched (2110 UTC) FUNcube/AO73 into auto eclipse mode (so
transponder on when in darkness, full power beacon when in daylight)
We are considering NOT switching to full time transponder mode for the
next few
months, as the sat is in darkness for most of the day in the N
hemisphere. Comments on this proposal would be welcome.
73s Jim G3WGM and the FUNcube team.
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10 Jan
10 Jan
4:20 a.m.
New subject: [amsat-bb] FUNcube/AO73 mode switch
Hi Folks,
I have just switched (0953 UTC) FUNcube/AO73 into full time
transponder mode. Plan is to switch back to auto eclipse mode on Sun
evening or Mon am.
73s Jim G3WGM and the FUNcube team.
16 Jan
16 Jan
6:12 a.m.
New subject: [amsat-bb] FUNcube/AO73 mode switch
Hi Folks,
I have just switched (1102 UTC) FUNcube/AO73 into full time
transponder mode. Plan is to switch back to auto eclipse mode on Sun
evening or Mon am.
I have switched it early this week due to command station availability.
Please do not reply to this email address, pls use jim(a)milnet.uk.net. Tks
73s Jim G3WGM and the FUNcube team.
23 Jan
23 Jan
6:55 a.m.
New subject: [amsat-bb] FUNcube/AO73 mode switch
Hi Folks,
I have just switched (approx 1157 UTC) FUNcube/AO73 into full time
transponder mode. Plan is to switch back to auto eclipse mode on Sun
evening or Mon am.
I have switched it early this week due to command station availability.
Please do not reply to this email address, pls use jim(a)milnet.uk.net. Tks
73s Jim G3WGM and the FUNcube team.
30 Jan
30 Jan
3:31 p.m.
New subject: [amsat-bb] FUNcube/AO73 mode switch
Hi Folks,
I have just switched (approx 2030 UTC) FUNcube/AO73 into full time
transponder mode. Plan is to switch back to auto eclipse mode on Sun
evening or Mon am.
Please do not reply to this email address, pls use jim(a)milnet.uk.net. Tks
73s Jim G3WGM and the FUNcube team.
13 Feb
13 Feb
3:27 p.m.
New subject: [amsat-bb] FUNcube/AO73 mode switch
Hi Folks,
I have just switched (approx 2025 UTC) FUNcube/AO73 into full time
transponder mode. Plan is to switch back to auto eclipse mode on Sun
evening or Mon am.
Seems that last week I did the switching, but forgot to post to
AMSAT-BB!! Many apols!
Please do not reply to this email address, pls use jim(a)milnet.uk.net. Tks
73s Jim G3WGM and the FUNcube team.
20 Feb
20 Feb
7:18 a.m.
New subject: [amsat-bb] FUNcube/AO73 mode switch
Hi Folks,
I have just switched (approx 1200 UTC) FUNcube/AO73 into full time
transponder mode. Plan is to switch back to auto eclipse mode on Sun
evening or Mon am.
We have had to switch early due to command station availability.
Please do not reply to this email address, pls use jim(a)milnet.uk.net. Tks
73s Jim G3WGM and the FUNcube team.
On 13/02/2015 20:27, Jim Heck wrote:
Hi Folks,
I have just switched (approx 2025 UTC) FUNcube/AO73 into full time
transponder mode. Plan is to switch back to auto eclipse mode on Sun
evening or Mon am.
Seems that last week I did the switching, but forgot to post to
AMSAT-BB!! Many apols!
Please do not reply to this email address, pls use jim(a)milnet.uk.net.
Tks
73s Jim G3WGM and the FUNcube team.
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23 Feb
23 Feb
3:39 p.m.
New subject: [amsat-bb] FUNcube/AO73 mode switch (Special)
Hi Folks,
Following a special request, I have just switched (approx 2035 UTC)
FUNcube/AO73 into full time transponder mode. This is to facilitate
qso's with Yuri UT1FG/mm currently in the Caribbean.
Please do not reply to this email address, pls use jim(a)milnet.uk.net. Tks
73s Jim G3WGM and the FUNcube team.
6 Mar
6 Mar
4:18 p.m.
New subject: [amsat-bb] FUNcube/AO73 mode switch (Special)
Hi Folks,
I have just switched (approx 2114 UTC) FUNcube/AO73 into full time
transponder mode. Plan as always is to revert to auto mode Sun pm or Mon
am (UTC).
Enjoy the transponder!
Please do not reply to this email address, pls use jim(a)milnet.uk.net. Tks
73s Jim G3WGM and the FUNcube team.
13 Mar
13 Mar
5:54 p.m.
New subject: [amsat-bb] FUNcube/AO73 mode switch
Hi Folks,
I have just switched (approx 2152 UTC) FUNcube/AO73 into full time
transponder mode. Plan as always is to revert to auto mode Sun pm or Mon
am (UTC).
Enjoy the transponder!
Please do not reply to this email address, pls use jim(a)milnet.uk.net. Tks
73s Jim G3WGM and the FUNcube team.
24 Apr
24 Apr
4:08 p.m.
New subject: [amsat-bb] Fwd: FUNcube/AO73 mode switch (Special)
Hi Folks,
I have just switched (approx 2105 UTC) FUNcube/AO73 into full time
transponder mode. Plan as always is to revert to auto mode Sun pm or Mon
am (UTC).
Enjoy the transponder!
Please do not reply to this email address, pls use jim(a)milnet.uk.net. Tks
73s Jim G3WGM and the FUNcube team.
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Andrew Glasbrenner -
Armando Mercado -
EC4TR Luis -
Jim Heck -
M5AKA -
Mike Sprenger -
Patrick STODDARD (WD9EWK/VA7EWK) -
Paul Stoetzer -
Steve May -
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