Hi David and BB,

We hope to release a development version of the BPSK/CW decoding software next week. We don't have the schedule specifics of the 12 April transmissions yet. These will be posted on the AMSAT and ARISSat1 web sites when available.

The transmissions on the 12th will see ARISSat-1 in low power mode, this means 40-60 secs on, 2 minutes off. It should be a challenge to find and tune the CW signal then decode some BPSK data during the short on times. This mode was developed to be used when the batteries are low or the satellite is in eclipse. We will be collecting data and information to improve the BPSK demodulating, decoding and display software. FUNcube Dongle users are encouraged to capture and record the downlink signals, then send us the files for examination. More information on where to send the files next week.

Additional information should be available later next week on the AMSAT and ARISSat1 web sites as well as the AMSAT BB.

73. Gould, WA4SXM

----- Original Message ----- From: G0MRF@aol.com To: amsat-bb@amsat.org Sent: Wednesday, March 30, 2011 4:49 PM Subject: [amsat-bb] Yuri's 50th

Hi all.

Well.

Hi ARISSat team actually.

It's now less than 2 weeks before ARISSat-1 will be activated on board the ISS.

Can anyone tell me / us, the current status of the ARISat decoding software / where it can be downloaded and the planned times of activation of the satellite please.

Would be nice to have some time to load it onto the computer at a weekend and avoid the traditional last minute rush.

BTW. Did it get recharged via a new lead on the last supply flight? (Will it last 24 hrs?)

Thanks

David G0MRF

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