Re: AMSAT-BB Digest, Vol 2, Issue 102

15 Feb 2007

      Scott: none of the 4 URL's worked here...."page cannot be found"...Rob Roy 
W4pza      ,Robroyy@comcast.net
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Today's Topics:

ANDE Voice Repeater (PA3GUO)
RAFT VOICE Contest: waiting for the first mp3 from outside
Europe (PA3GUO)
Re: AO-51 this week (Luc Leblanc)
FCAL telemetry received (PA3GUO)
Looking for some new tracking hardware? (Jack KZ4USA)
HPSDR Janus and Ozy Board Production Announcement (Scott Cowling)
KF4OTN -> W4OTN (Eric Christensen)
RAFT 'Voice' QSO made (PA3GUO)

Message: 1
Date: Wed, 14 Feb 2007 07:27:13 +0100
From: "PA3GUO" pa3guo@amsat.org
Subject: [amsat-bb]  ANDE Voice Repeater
To: amsat-bb@amsat.org
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Just as an FYI to ANDE users:
Although ANDE is much stronger in downlink signal compared
to RAFT, you need to be aware that its spoken messages are
transmitted at a lower output power.
So do not tune up the squelch too much when you work
ANDE, as you will hear the APRS transmissions, but may
miss the audio/voice transmissions.
Good luck !
Henk, PA3GUO
ps:
ANDE VOICE needs to be enabled by a commandstation
each pass, so it will not always be ON. Monitor the traffic.

Message: 2
Date: Wed, 14 Feb 2007 07:35:43 +0100
From: "PA3GUO" pa3guo@amsat.org
Subject: [amsat-bb] RAFT VOICE Contest: waiting for the first mp3 from
outside Europe
To: amsat-bb@amsat.org
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These evenings RAFT is very strong over Europe. If you
can work the APRS digipeater, try to get RAFT speaking !
Voice Contest rules:
1 point for each APRS message you get spoken by RAFT or ANDE
2 points for each message to another HAM you get spoken by RAFT or ANDE
Examples:
"DK3WN says Hello Europe" will give 1 point
"PE1ITR says DK3WN 59" will give 2 points
Enrollment is simple:

email the mp3 recording to pa3guo @ amsat.org (max 200kb, edit yourself

!)

attach a picture of yourself/shack/station (optional, pls keep filesize

small)

include the digipeated packet & timestamp (to identify RAFT or ANDE)

VOICE Contest website with mp3's of current submissions:
http://home.vianetworks.nl/users/hamoen/pa3guo/voice.html
Waiting for the first mp3 from outside Europe !
Henk, PA3GUO

Message: 3
Date: Wed, 14 Feb 2007 04:39:56 -0500
From: Luc Leblanc lucleblanc6@videotron.ca
Subject: [amsat-bb] Re: AO-51 this week
To: amsat-bb@AMSAT.Org
Message-ID: 45D2929C.643.44DD0C2@lucleblanc6.videotron.ca
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On 11 Feb 2007 at 23:33, Andrew Glasbrenner wrote:
...
There are several new pieces of software that need to be uploaded and 
tested
this week on AO-51. Additionally the S band transmitter will be on for an 
as
of yet undetermined number of daylight passes over the Air Force Academy
ground station in Colorado Springs, Colorado. These passes will be used 
for
the ground station checkout on S band prior to the launch of Falconsat-3
satellite, now scheduled in late February.  FS-3 carries an amateur 
payload
along with its primary science mission.
...
From WIKIPEDIA
FalconSAT-3 - contains 5 experiments, including a gravity gradient boom,
launch adapter shock ring, and several DARPA sponsored payloads, including
MPACS (Micro Propulsion Attitude Control System), FLAPS (Flat Plasma
Spectrometer),
and PLANE (Plasma Local Anomalous Noise Experiment). As of summer 2005,
the project has completed qualification phase and construction of the 
flight
model
is in progress. The launch, aboard an Atlas V 401 from LC-41 at Cape 
Canaveral,
was scheduled to occur on December 8, 2006, however as this was on the 
same
day as the scheduled launch of STS-116, and a 48-hour turnaround was 
required,
it was delayed. Launch is now scheduled for 22 February 2007. When the
scientific
mission of the program is completed, the satellite will be placed into 
amateur
repeater
mode and opened to use by amateur radio operators.
FalconSat 3 [USAF]
FalconSAT-3, is a 50 kg microsatellite being developed by faculty and 
cadets,
and is the Air Force Academy?s first attempt at achieving three axis 
attitude
determination and control (ADCS). FalconSAT-3 will carry three payloads to
conduct
DoD research. The attitude requirements for FalconSAT-3 include pointing 
the
satellite
within +/- five degrees of ram direction, as well as attitude knowledge to
within one degree.
FalconSAT-3 will provide sophisticated characterization of plasma 
turbulence in
the F region
ionosphere. Significant advances in technology have enabled 
miniaturization of
instruments
that enable comprehensive measurements of both ambient and 
spacecraft-specific
turbulence.
The three primary experiments include

the Flat Plasma Spectrometer (FLAPS), a planar electrostatic analyzer

used to measure
       ion spectra differential in energy with a DE/E ~ 4%;

the Plasma Local Anomalous Noise Environment (PLANE) experiment, a

bifurcated retarding
     potential analyzer capable of distinguishing between ambient and
   Spacecraft-induced turbulence

the Micro-Propulsion Attitude Control System (MPACS), consisting of a

set
of Teflon-fueled
     pulsed plasma thrusters used to stabilize satellite attitude.
The FalconSAT-3 satellite bus is custom fabricated at the United States 
Air
Force Academy (USAFA)
and is manifested for launch into a 35? inclination, 560 km circular orbit 
in
late 2006. Satellite operations
will be managed from the USAFA ground station. Complementary ground-based
observations of the
ionosphere will be taken both at USAFA and at remote locations at low 
magnetic
latitudes, where
equatorial ionospheric processes are particularly effective at stimulating
plasma turbulence.
...
From a NASA agency NSSDC Master Catalog Display: Spacecraft
FALCONSAT
NSSDC ID: 2000-004D
Other Names

26064

Launch Date: 2000-01-27
Description
FALCONSAT is an American military microsatellite that was released from 
JAWSAT.
It is reported to be a technology testing mission.
Discipline of surveillance and other Military uses. (edited)
Sponsoring Agency/Country
Unknown/United States
If you read this past post on AMSAT-NA BB
On 10 Feb 2007 at 9:02, Jeff Davis wrote:
...
Just looking at some interesting images and stats from the CenterForSpace
Web site. The quick stats are 3,100 spacecraft orbiting earth with
two-thirds of those no longer active. Nearly 7000 pieces of man-made 
debris
large enough to be tracked. And the satellite recently destroyed by China
created more than 900 pieces of large debris.
Take a good look at the various images depicting the debris.
http://www.centerforspace.com/asat/
73,
Jeff, KE9V
Did AMSAT-NA will condemned military endeavour or support it? Or it is the 
end
result who make's amateur radio supporting a military program acceptable 
eg:
producing debris or not? or helping in producing military technology as 
stated
by NASA "It is reported to be a technology testing mission.
Discipline of surveillance and other Military uses. (edited)".
I know i wrote in the past that AMSAT'S should be "innovative" but not to 
a
point to prostitute with any military action or operation.
Probably another inconsiderate and unplanned move by AMSAT-NA where the 
BOD is
again out of control driven by any floating interest who probably 
blackmailed
them "AGAIN" If AMSAT-NA wants to be a military puppet, here is a song 
lyrics
from James blunt probably the BOD  inspiration source.
Out of my mind
Judging by the look on the organ-grinder,
He'll judge me by the fact that my face don't fit.
It's touching that the monkey sits on my shoulder.
He's waiting for the day when he gets me,
But I don't need no alibi - I'm a puppet on a string.
I just need this stage to be seen.
We all need a pantomime to remind us what is real.
Hold my eye and know what it means.
I'm out of my mind.
Judging by the look on the organ-grinder,
He'll judge me by the fact that my face don't fit.
It's touching that the monkey sits on my shoulder.
He's waiting for the day when he gets me,
But I won't be your concubine - I'm a puppet not a whore.
I just need this stage to be seen.
Won't you be a friend of mine to remind me what is real?
Hold my heart and see that it bleeds.
I'm out of my mind.
???????
"-"
"It is not the class of license the amateur holds, but the class of the 
amateur
that holds the license."
Luc Leblanc VE2DWE
Skype VE2DWE
www.qsl.net/ve2dwe
WAC BASIC CW PHONE SATELLITE

Message: 4
Date: Wed, 14 Feb 2007 07:09:25 +0100
From: "PA3GUO" pa3guo@amsat.org
Subject: [amsat-bb]  FCAL telemetry received
To: amsat-bb@amsat.org
Message-ID: 004701c74fff$4b937c00$9d02a8c0@waalre
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FCAL Telemetry of Feb 13, Time is UTC:
!S 20:08:53 !KD4HBO>TELEM,TELEM <UI C>:Analog 
000A000300F200DB00AA000700DE0009 N 0000001E
!S 20:09:38 !KD4HBO>TELEM,TELEM <UI C>:Analog 
0009000200F000D900A9000B00DC0009 N 0000001E
HW:

7 elements beam
no pre-amp
71 degrees elevation pass

SW:

Alogger

Henk, PA3GUO, The Netherlands

Message: 5
Date: Mon, 12 Feb 2007 18:49:38 -0500
From: "Jack KZ4USA" videorov@hughes.net
Subject: [amsat-bb]  Looking for some new tracking hardware?
To: amsat-bb@amsat.org
Message-ID: 000601c74f00$7cd1b160$0100a8c0@internet
Content-Type: text/plain; charset="iso-8859-1"
Im going to be using a TS-2000 and TRX-manager with the G-5400 rotors. Who 
is making some hardware trackers nowadays.
Jack
KZ4USA

Message: 6
Date: Mon, 12 Feb 2007 23:12:26 -0700
From: Scott Cowling scotty@tonks.com
Subject: [amsat-bb]  HPSDR Janus and Ozy Board Production Announcement
To: amsat-bb@amsat.org
Message-ID: 6.1.2.0.2.20070212231221.05d896a8@mail.tonks.com
Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii"; format=flowed
*** TAPR ANNOUNCES PRODUCTION OF HPSDR JANUS OZY BOARDS ***
High Performance Software Defined Radio Project (HPSDR)
*IMPORTANT*
TAPR and HPSDR need your input!
Please help us by visiting Dale's (WA8SRA) HAMSDR website (see below) and
let us know if you are interested in purchasing Janus and/or Ozy bare or
assembled boards for delivery by May.
THIS IS NOT PLACING AN ORDER; IT IS AN EXPRESSION OF INTEREST SO THAT WE
CAN MORE ACCURATELY DETERMINE HOW MANY BOARDS TO ORDER AND ASSEMBLIES TO 
MAKE!
This opportunity will end on Tuesday, February 20th at 0200 UTC.
To register your interest you need to go to the Dale's (WA8SRA) HAMSDR
website, in the projects section.
If you are a member and have previously expressed interest in these
projects, log in and re-enter your quantities of each board.
NOTE: Previous quantities have been reset to zero so you WILL HAVE TO
RE-ENTER QUANTITIES.
If you are new to HPSDR and Dale's Website, please join for instant access
by providing the information requested.
Go to: http://www.hamsdr.com/HTTP://www.hamsdr.com
Login and go to Projects > TAPR-HPSDR and click on <Indicate Your 
Interest>
button to create a new record for entering your quantities.
What is HPSDR?         http://hpsdr.org/http://hpsdr.org
What is an Ozy? 
http://hpsdr.org/ozy.htmlhttp://hpsdr.org/ozy.html
What is a
Janus?           http://hpsdr.org/janus.htmlhttp://hpsdr.org/janus.html
There are many other HPSDR projects in design and testing; most will
require the Janus and Ozy boards.

Message: 7
Date: Tue, 13 Feb 2007 21:53:33 -0500
From: Eric Christensen kf4otn@ericsatcom.net
Subject: [amsat-bb]  KF4OTN -> W4OTN
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Message-ID: 45D279AD.9030906@ericsatcom.net
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After ten years of using KF4OTN I thought I'd give a new call sign a
spin.  The FCC issued me W4OTN today.
I'll be slowly changing over my e-mail address and such but I'll keep
all the old addresses forwarding properly for a while.
73s,
Eric W4OTN (ex KF4OTN)
www.ericsatcom.net
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Message: 8
Date: Wed, 14 Feb 2007 07:15:11 +0100
From: "PA3GUO" pa3guo@amsat.org
Subject: [amsat-bb]  RAFT 'Voice' QSO made
To: amsat-bb@amsat.org
Message-ID: 004a01c74fff$800bf2f0$9d02a8c0@waalre
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Dear all,
These days RAFT is very strong during its evening
passess over Europe. After a simple C RAFT and
then on the terminal typing
:TALK     :Hello who wants to talk?
you can made a real QSO, without much delay.
http://home.vianetworks.nl/users/hamoen/pa3guo/voice10_raft_13022007_2116_pa...
DK3WN says "Hello Henk PA3GUO 59 from Mike".
PA3GUO says "Hi Mike 59 here also".

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Robert Roy

73,

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