The Lapan A2 can not be operated by stations in latitudes above 32 degrees ! Please see here:
http://www.qsl.net/py4zbz/lapan2.htm
73 de Roland PY4ZBZ
I noticed that a more recent PDF file found in the AMSAT-ID Facebook group (also cross-posted to AMSAT-NA) indicates potentially 10 degree inclination. The title page of the PDF file indicates a date of 28 September. I assume it is made to be presented after launch. It will be interesting to see the actual orbit after launch and deployment.
73 Clayton W5PFG (just under 32 degrees)
On 9/27/2015 14:08, Roland Zurmely wrote:
The Lapan A2 can not be operated by stations in latitudes above 32 degrees ! Please see here:
http://www.qsl.net/py4zbz/lapan2.htm
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I loaded the pre-launch keps for LAPAN-A2 that were provided here: http://www.amsat.org/?p=4571
Using the SatPC32 Tracking, Preview menus, I was in the footprint on a couple of passes. The max elevation was less than one degree on one pass and less then two degrees on the other. I am located at 33.323 N latitude. When they revise those keps, if the inclination turns out to be higher than was indicated in the preliminary keps, there is a chance that I may be able to use that satellite, especially since it is running 5 watts.
Red KC4LE
Red,
At 36N in EM65, the best pass I could find was a -1.4 degree elevation. All the rest were worse. Looks like our friends to the south are going to have their very own satellite.
Just for fun I ran Tampa and it gives well over 2 hours a day of coverage. I bet Hector will be pleased. Hi Hi!
73s,
Alan WA4SCA
<-----Original Message----- <From: AMSAT-BB [mailto:amsat-bb-bounces@amsat.org] On Behalf Of Red Willoughby <Sent: Monday, September 28, 2015 1:38 PM <To: amsat-bb@amsat.org <Subject: Re: [amsat-bb] LAPAN A-2 < <I loaded the pre-launch keps for LAPAN-A2 that were provided here: <http://www.amsat.org/?p=4571 < <Using the SatPC32 Tracking, Preview menus, I was in the footprint on a <couple of passes. The max elevation was less than one degree on one pass <and less then two degrees on the other. I am located at 33.323 N <latitude. When they revise those keps, if the inclination turns out to <be higher than was indicated in the preliminary keps, there is a chance <that I may be able to use that satellite, especially since it is running <5 watts. < <Red <KC4LE <_______________________________________________ <Sent via AMSAT-BB@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: http://www.amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb
Hi Alan and Red
It is very exciting to have a bird 10 times in the day, even more when it has a 5W downlink.
Hopefully, this bird and FOX 's will bring back AO-51 's epoch.
73! Hector, CO6CBF/W5CBF
-----Mensaje original----- De: AMSAT-BB [mailto:amsat-bb-bounces@amsat.org] En nombre de Alan Enviado el: Monday, September 28, 2015 2:21 PM Para: 'Red Willoughby'; amsat-bb@amsat.org Asunto: Re: [amsat-bb] LAPAN A-2
Red,
At 36N in EM65, the best pass I could find was a -1.4 degree elevation. All the rest were worse. Looks like our friends to the south are going to have their very own satellite.
Just for fun I ran Tampa and it gives well over 2 hours a day of coverage. I bet Hector will be pleased. Hi Hi!
73s,
Alan WA4SCA
<-----Original Message----- <From: AMSAT-BB [mailto:amsat-bb-bounces@amsat.org] On Behalf Of Red Willoughby <Sent: Monday, September 28, 2015 1:38 PM <To: amsat-bb@amsat.org <Subject: Re: [amsat-bb] LAPAN A-2 < <I loaded the pre-launch keps for LAPAN-A2 that were provided here: <http://www.amsat.org/?p=4571 < <Using the SatPC32 Tracking, Preview menus, I was in the footprint on a <couple of passes. The max elevation was less than one degree on one pass <and less then two degrees on the other. I am located at 33.323 N <latitude. When they revise those keps, if the inclination turns out to <be higher than was indicated in the preliminary keps, there is a chance <that I may be able to use that satellite, especially since it is running <5 watts. < <Red <KC4LE <_______________________________________________ <Sent via AMSAT-BB@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: http://www.amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb
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Red Willoughby -
Roland Zurmely