Pacsat Ground Station Upload Issue
All:
I've been testing Pacsat Ground Station for a while and I've noticed that my messages are not uploading. They seem to be stuck in the que and I was wondering if anyone else has experienced this?
I know of one other Falconsat op having the same problem so it's probably not unique to my setup (Windows 10 / 64). In the meantime, I've been using WiSP which has been working well.
Tony -K2MO
Tony
What radio are you using?
I’m not sure it is a Pacsat problem in particular though the fact that the problem did not travel with an identical radio setup would lead one to believe there might be an issue with Pacsat. N8URE, KK4YEL, and myself have all successfully sent messages. I will acknowledge that we have had trouble sending images even compressed. Also, Doppler control (preferably automated) is needed. I operate portable with a D72A and Elk antenna which is a handheld operation. Others have a more automated setup with Az/El rotators and pre amplifiers. Since it is 9600 baud, goal is to maximize received signal level because errors can occur and also you need enough slots. It’s hard to say whether others were also trying to upload at the same time. Received signal level, effective doppler control, interference, and upload slots all will affect your performance. That all being said, we can’t rule out an issue with the SW though Chris might need debug logs in order to rule that out
On Sun, Dec 13, 2020 at 6:58 PM Tony 73guddx@gmail.com wrote:
All:
I've been testing Pacsat Ground Station for a while and I've noticed that my messages are not uploading. They seem to be stuck in the que and I was wondering if anyone else has experienced this?
I know of one other Falconsat op having the same problem so it's probably not unique to my setup (Windows 10 / 64). In the meantime, I've been using WiSP which has been working well.
Tony -K2MO
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Hello Brian:
What radio are you using?
I'm using a Kenwood TM-D710G with a pair of Yagi antennas, preamps, AZ/EL. It works flawlessly when using WiSP.
The good news is that I received a reply from Chris and he is aware of the upload problem. He suggested a temporary fix that involves copying all PSGS data to a backup folder and deleting the Falconsat directory.
I'll give that a go next pass.
Tony -K2MO
On 12/13/2020 7:04 PM, Brian Wilkins wrote:
Tony
What radio are you using?
I’m not sure it is a Pacsat problem in particular though the fact that the problem did not travel with an identical radio setup would lead one to believe there might be an issue with Pacsat. N8URE, KK4YEL, and myself have all successfully sent messages. I will acknowledge that we have had trouble sending images even compressed. Also, Doppler control (preferably automated) is needed. I operate portable with a D72A and Elk antenna which is a handheld operation. Others have a more automated setup with Az/El rotators and pre amplifiers. Since it is 9600 baud, goal is to maximize received signal level because errors can occur and also you need enough slots. It’s hard to say whether others were also trying to upload at the same time. Received signal level, effective doppler control, interference, and upload slots all will affect your performance. That all being said, we can’t rule out an issue with the SW though Chris might need debug logs in order to rule that out
On Sun, Dec 13, 2020 at 6:58 PM Tony <73guddx@gmail.com mailto:73guddx@gmail.com> wrote:
All: I've been testing Pacsat Ground Station for a while and I've noticed that my messages are not uploading. They seem to be stuck in the que and I was wondering if anyone else has experienced this? I know of one other Falconsat op having the same problem so it's probably not unique to my setup (Windows 10 / 64). In the meantime, I've been using WiSP which has been working well. Tony -K2MO Sent via AMSAT-BB(a)amsat.org <http://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! View archives of this mailing list at https://mailman.amsat.org/hyperkitty/list/amsat-bb@amsat.org <https://mailman.amsat.org/hyperkitty/list/amsat-bb@amsat.org> To unsubscribe send an email to amsat-bb-leave(a)amsat.org <http://amsat.org> Manage all of your AMSAT-NA mailing list preferences at https://mailman.amsat.org <https://mailman.amsat.org>
Tony, I uploaded a message to you yesterday on a 10deg pass, with no problem. it was a short message/text.
I use pacsat ground station, FT847, signalink, Satpc32 for doppler control, M2 Leo pack, ElAz Rotor.
73 Christy KB6LTY DM14
On 12/14/2020 11:15 AM, christy hunter wrote: Tony, I uploaded a
message to you yesterday
Message below received via Falconsat Christy - thanks.
testing upload. LAST PASS THIS EVENING 10 deg pass 73 Christy KB6LTY DM14
Replied to you message.
Tony -K2MO
On 12/14/2020 11:15 AM, christy hunter wrote:
Tony, I uploaded a message to you yesterday on a 10deg pass, with no problem. it was a short message/text.
I use pacsat ground station, FT847, signalink, Satpc32 for doppler control, M2 Leo pack, ElAz Rotor.
73 Christy KB6LTY DM14
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All:
The upload issue I was experiencing with Pacsat Ground Station seems to be resolved. I was able to upload several messages after deleting the directory file as per the authors instructions.
I'll monitor the next Falconsat-3 uploads to see how things go. Hope this helps others who might have been experiencing the same problem.
Tony -K2MO
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