[amsat-bb] Re: AMSAT-BB Digest, Vol 6, Issue 229
Louis McFadin
w5did at mac.com
Wed Apr 20 10:17:14 PDT 2011
Graham,
Here is one source.
http://www.micro-coax.com/pages/products/producttypes/cabletypes/Semi-RigidCoaxialCable.asp
Semi rigid coax with SMA or SMB connectors.
Most of them have teflon insulators which meet all the space specs.
Lou McFadin
W5DID
w5did at mac.com
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> 1. Re: Revisiting LOTW satellite requirements (Bill Howell)
> 2. ISS Over North America (Clint Bradford)
> 3. Re For sale (Gerry)
> 4. XE3DX Activity EK18-EK19. (David Maciel)
> 5. XE3DX Activity EK18-EK19. Correct SORRY (David Maciel)
> 6. PLAN-13 porting to visual studio (Andy Brian)
> 7. Re: HF Satellite Experiment (Richard Limebear)
> 8. CN77 (Bob- W7LRD)
> 9. Re: Revisiting LOTW satellite requirements (KM9U)
> 10. advice request for FUNcube (Graham Shirville)
> 11. AO-51 down 1150 utc 20 April (Mark L. Hammond)
> 12. Re: Balloon across Atlantic 21 April? (Joe)
> 13. Re: Revisiting LOTW satellite requirements (Zachary Beougher)
> 14. Re: Balloon across Atlantic 21 April? (Zachary Beougher)
> 15. Re: Balloon across Atlantic 21 April? (Stephen Davis)
> 16. Re: Revisiting LOTW satellite requirements (Tom Workman)
> 17. Re: Revisiting LOTW satellite requirements
> (Patrick STODDARD (WD9EWK/VA7EWK))
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> Message: 1
> Date: Tue, 19 Apr 2011 20:10:05 -0500
> From: Bill Howell <bhowell at mail.utexas.edu>
> Subject: [amsat-bb] Re: Revisiting LOTW satellite requirements
> To: Tom Workman <k0tw at cox.net>
> Cc: Amsat List <amsat-bb at amsat.org>
> Message-ID: <E148B312-A47B-4898-BA2D-8F995C3FECC5 at mail.utexas.edu>
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> Tom,
>
> Here's the link. Scroll down a bit for Sat specifics...
> http://www.arrl.org/files/file/LoTW%2520Instructions/N5JB.pdf
>
> N5AB
>
> On Apr 19, 2011, at 6:48 PM, Tom Workman wrote:
>
>> I've decided to give Logbook of the World (LOTW) another try. I
>> keep losing
>> my passwords and have to start over. Maybe I'll write them down
>> this time
>> :-)
>>
>> When I tried uploading a couple of my satellite QSOs as a test LOTW
>> says
>> that the MODE field is invalid. I had entered "SAT". I know this
>> has been
>> discussed in recent months here but I couldn't find that
>> discusssion in
>> looking at the archives. Would someone put me on the right track as
>> to what
>> fields are required for a satellite QSO to be considered valid by
>> LOTW?
>>
>> Thanks.
>> Tom - K?TW
>>
>>
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> ------------------------------
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> Message: 2
> Date: Tue, 19 Apr 2011 21:37:33 -0700
> From: Clint Bradford <clintbradford at mac.com>
> Subject: [amsat-bb] ISS Over North America
> To: AMSAT BB <amsat-bb at amsat.org>
> Message-ID: <B95773DC-B38F-4E1C-AD65-4C6CD10B061D at mac.com>
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> ISS passes over North America make WIRED Magazine ...
>
> Look Up: Spectacular Space Station Flybys This Week | Wired Science | Wired.com http://bit.ly/hs0pZu
>
> Clint
>
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Message: 3
> Date: Tue, 19 Apr 2011 18:21:52 -0500
> From: "Gerry" <ve4gtb at mymts.net>
> Subject: [amsat-bb] Re For sale
> To: <amsat-bb at amsat.org>
> Message-ID: <BLU137-DS3E9C92D900E72B728A05183900 at phx.gbl>
> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="iso-8859-1"
>
> Trak-Box sold
>
> Further listing of items to follow.
>
> Gerry VE4GTB
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Message: 4
> Date: Tue, 19 Apr 2011 19:17:00 -0500
> From: "David Maciel" <xe3dx at prodigy.net.mx>
> Subject: [amsat-bb] XE3DX Activity EK18-EK19.
> To: <Undisclosed-Recipient:;>
> Message-ID: <6D3F92A12B30463DB66A7E5DA3AC9F29 at Dell>
> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="iso-8859-1"
>
>
> now I can send the job the next day, I be in some passes just listening,
> some stationsdid not respect my work or others, many removed rework
> opportunity to others, call upothers. if someone wants to can send me
> an email and tell me you want the grid towork, I will always be happy to
> help. please use the international phonetic code,M will always be "Mike"
> never change it for "mexico". everything will be easier.
>
>
> 20/april/2011 02:29Z SO-50 EK19 18:32 pm
> 20/april/2011 04:09Z SO-50 EK19 18:32 pm
> 20/april/2011 11:54Z AO-51 EK19 18:32 pm
> 20/april/2011 12:51Z SO-50 EK19 18:32 pm
> 20/april/2011 19:40Z AO-27 EK18 18:32 pm
> 20/april/2011 21:15Z AO-51 EK18 04:15 pm
> 20/april/2011 22:52Z AO-51 EK18 17:52 pm
> 21/april/2011 02:56Z SO-50 EK18 21:56 pm
>
>
>
> Dave
> EK18 EK19
>
> Next ===>EK08 EK08
>
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Message: 5
> Date: Tue, 19 Apr 2011 19:45:55 -0500
> From: "David Maciel" <xe3dx at prodigy.net.mx>
> Subject: [amsat-bb] XE3DX Activity EK18-EK19. Correct SORRY
> To: <Undisclosed-Recipient:;>
> Message-ID: <D249AF895F274ACE83DFD6BFA9646B3B at Dell>
> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="iso-8859-1"
>
>
>
> From: David Maciel
> Sent: Tuesday, April 19, 2011 7:17 PM
> Subject: XE3DX Activity EK18-EK19.
>
>
> now I can send the job the next day, I be in some passes just listening,
> some stationsdid not respect my work or others, many removed rework
> opportunity to others, call upothers. if someone wants to can send me
> an email and tell me you want the grid towork, I will always be happy to
> help. please use the international phonetic code,M will always be "Mike"
> never change it for "mexico". everything will be easier.
>
>
> 20/april/2011 02:29Z SO-50 EK19
> 20/april/2011 04:09Z SO-50 EK19
> 20/april/2011 11:54Z AO-51 EK19
> 20/april/2011 12:51Z SO-50 EK19
> 20/april/2011 19:40Z AO-27 EK18
> 20/april/2011 21:15Z AO-51 EK18
> 20/april/2011 22:52Z AO-51 EK18
> 21/april/2011 02:56Z SO-50 EK18
>
>
>
> Dave
> EK18 EK19
> Next ===>EK08 EK08
>
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Message: 6
> Date: Wed, 20 Apr 2011 08:20:33 +0200
> From: Andy Brian <briaandy at gmail.com>
> Subject: [amsat-bb] PLAN-13 porting to visual studio
> To: AMSAT-BB <amsat-bb at amsat.org>
> Message-ID: <BANLkTikX=zoY=uu=uMNvmVwWQx9PRpKZtw at mail.gmail.com>
> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1
>
> Hi,
>
>
> Anyone succefuly ported PLAN-13 tracking programe to Microsost Visual studio?
> I having problem with header unistd.h and function
> "strncasecmp(buffer, satellite,strlen(satellite)) "
>
> best regards Andy
>
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Message: 7
> Date: Wed, 20 Apr 2011 08:03:04 +0100
> From: Richard Limebear <Richard at g3rwl.demon.co.uk>
> Subject: [amsat-bb] Re: HF Satellite Experiment
> To: amsat-bb at amsat.org
> Message-ID: <4DAE8528.9030208 at g3rwl.demon.co.uk>
> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1; format=flowed
>
> Bob
>
>> The idea is a keyed CW oscillator on 7.010 MHz with harmonics on 14.020,
>> 21.030 and 28.040 MHz.
>
> As an HF operator may I suggest you have a base frequency of 7.020 or higher
> rather than 7010. The lower parts of the bands can get quite congested at times
> so this would give ground stations a better chance of hearing them. Certainly
> 7.020 is often occupied.
>
> 73
> Richard G3RWL
>
>
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Message: 8
> Date: Wed, 20 Apr 2011 07:40:53 +0000 (UTC)
> From: Bob- W7LRD <w7lrd at comcast.net>
> Subject: [amsat-bb] CN77
> To: amsat-bb at amsat.org
> Message-ID:
> <741254962.118705.1303285253165.JavaMail.root at sz0126a.emeryville.ca.mail.comcast.net>
>
> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=utf-8
>
>
>
> hello
>
> I am planning on putting CN77 on the satellites several times later this spring and summer.? Will anounce on this bb well in advance.
>
> 73 Bob W7LRD
>
> CN87
>
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Message: 9
> Date: Wed, 20 Apr 2011 07:37:02 -0400
> From: "KM9U" <arskm9u at gmail.com>
> Subject: [amsat-bb] Re: Revisiting LOTW satellite requirements
> To: <amsat-bb at wd9ewk.net>, <amsat-bb at amsat.org>
> Message-ID: <F98569F8573249D7821A24DA4673288C at dv9000>
> Content-Type: text/plain; format=flowed; charset="iso-8859-1";
> reply-type=original
>
> I just read the LOTW FAQ and it stated that the satellite name HO-68 is
> supported by LOTW.
> I have never been able to upload any logs containing HO-68 as the sat name.
> TQSL 1.13 does not have HO-68 in the satellite drop-down menu box.
>
> Is there something I'm missing?
>
> Chuck, KM9U
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Patrick STODDARD (WD9EWK/VA7EWK)" <amsat-bb at wd9ewk.net>
> To: <amsat-bb at amsat.org>
> Sent: Tuesday, April 19, 2011 22:48
> Subject: [amsat-bb] Re: Revisiting LOTW satellite requirements
>
>
>> Hi Tom!
>>
>>> When I tried uploading a couple of my satellite QSOs as a test LOTW says
>>> that the MODE field is invalid. I had entered "SAT". I know this has been
>>> discussed in recent months here but I couldn't find that discusssion in
>>> looking at the archives. Would someone put me on the right track as to
>>> what
>>> fields are required for a satellite QSO to be considered valid by LOTW?
>>
>> The MODE field refers to the transmission mode - FM, SSB, etc. The
>> fields related to a satellite QSO are PROP_MODE (this is always set
>> to "SAT") and SAT_NAME matches the names in the list at:
>>
>> https://p1k.arrl.org/lotw/faq
>>
>> I'm pretty sure Rick e-mailed you the PDF written by N5JB that shows
>> the 7 fields that must be present for a valid satellite QSO in LOTW,
>> including the two I mentioned above. Others can be added, but are
>> optional. The document is found at:
>>
>> http://www.arrl.org/files/file/LoTW%20Instructions/N5JB.pdf
>>
>> Hope to see some of our QSOs match up as QSLs in LOTW soon.
>>
>> 73!
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> Patrick WD9EWK/VA7EWK
>> http://www.wd9ewk.net/
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> ------------------------------
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> Message: 10
> Date: Wed, 20 Apr 2011 12:41:13 +0100
> From: "Graham Shirville" <g.shirville at btinternet.com>
> Subject: [amsat-bb] advice request for FUNcube
> To: "CubeSat @ CubeSat.org" <cubesat at cubesat.org>, "AMSAT BB"
> <amsat-bb at amsat.org>
> Message-ID: <10E7E1059053412895D8DD02C84E4C2F at allgood.local>
> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="iso-8859-1"
>
> hi All,
>
> A simple question this time!
>
> What is the best coax cable to use in a cubesat? Size, flexibility/min radius, existing space heritage, ease of applying connectors are our main design drivers - we are only using UHF and VHF so losses are not going to be too much of a problem hopefully..
>
> many thanks in advance
>
> 73
>
> Graham
> G3VZV
>
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Message: 11
> Date: Wed, 20 Apr 2011 08:16:20 -0400
> From: "Mark L. Hammond" <marklhammond at gmail.com>
> Subject: [amsat-bb] AO-51 down 1150 utc 20 April
> To: Amsat - BBs <amsat-bb at amsat.org>
> Cc: ao51-modes at amsat.org
> Message-ID: <ZoGN1g00856cfur05oGNTC at gmail.com>
> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii"
>
> Hi All,
>
> This morning AO-51 was down on the early AM pass. I reset it, and decreased power out. One orbit later, it is apparently down again (another battery trip). There just isn't much left in the battery.
>
> It will this afternoon before one of us (command stations) can turn it back on.
>
> It is likely that we'll be going to PL tone activation soon. Please check your radio memories and PL tones; it'll be 67 Hz once we activate it.
>
> We'll provide updates here on the BB.
>
> 73,
>
>
>
> Mark L. Hammond [N8MH]
>
>
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Message: 12
> Date: Wed, 20 Apr 2011 08:21:04 -0500
> From: Joe <nss at mwt.net>
> Subject: [amsat-bb] Re: Balloon across Atlantic 21 April?
> To: amsat-bb at amsat.org
> Message-ID: <4DAEDDC0.7090506 at mwt.net>
> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1; format=flowed
>
> Can we please have the location of the launch? I know it has a 2 land
> call sign, but now days that's meaningless.
>
> Plus the date and time. How about in UTC time for both? This
> announcement says,
>
> The current target for executing launch of PBH-15 is between 11:00PM --
> 12:00AM on Thursday (4/21)/Friday (4/22), weather and approval permitting.
>
> But especially the midnight thing and then EDT CDTGMT, since there is no
> indication of launch site, 11:00 PM Where? Lets keep everything in
> Amateur Radio on one time zone please? UTC. aka: GMT.
>
> Joe WB9SBD
>
> The Original Rolling Ball Clock
> Idle Tyme
> Idle-Tyme.com
> http://www.idle-tyme.com
>
> On 4/19/2011 3:22 PM, Bob Bruninga wrote:
>> KC2TUA announces: Balloon attempt across the Atlantic. 21 April 2011
>>
>> Hams in the USA and worldwide are needed to listen on 7.1023 and 10.1466 MHz
>> and to send readings of the balloon's progress to PBH15.data at gmail.com. More
>> information about the program, including the latest projected flight path,
>> can be found at http://www.projectbluehorizon.com/
>> https://twitter.com/PBH5.
>>
>> It also has an APRS GPS tracker on 144.39 with the callsign KC2ZJH and will
>> launch from Oswego, NY around midnight Thursday. Thanks in advance for your
>> help!
>>
>> The HF downlink exact frequency will vary 10 Hz or so with temperature.
>> Accurate recording of frequency will be useful.
>>
>> 73,
>> -Tom Triebwasser
>> PBH Alumnus '09
>> KC2TUA
>>
>> -----------------------------------------------------------------------
>>
>> The Project Blue Horizon Increment 5 (PBH V) team has finalized a launch
>> window for the third and final flight of Increment 5; launch of PBH-15 is
>> tentatively planned for 4/21/11 -- 4/22/11. The team will be rolling out GO/
>> NO-GO communications to all parties to provide adequate time for interested
>> individuals to plan accordingly for observing the launch or tracking and
>> following the mission progress.
>>
>> The PBH-15 mission will be the Increment 5 teams attempt at breaking the
>> current ARHAB distance (3,361.81 miles) and duration (49 hours, 45 minutes)
>> records. It will include integration of an altitude control mechanism for
>> reducing air vehicle weight during flight to sustain float and 30m HF
>> communications via an Enhanced Morse Decoder provided by Dylan Thorner of
>> Enhanced Solutions. PBH-15 will be lifted with a 54,000 cubic foot
>> Zero-pressure envelope and is projected to float for long durations between
>> 85,000-110,000.
>>
>> The current target for executing launch of PBH-15 is between 11:00PM --
>> 12:00AM on Thursday (4/21)/Friday (4/22), weather and approval permitting.
>>
>> At conclusion of Thursday's Flight Readiness Review (2PM - 3PM), the team
>> will provide updated GO/ NO-GO information.
>>
>> During the PBH-15 mission, the Twitter feed will be updated in 30 minute
>> increments at: http://twitter.com/PBH5
>>
>> --------------------------------------
>>
>> For those interested in tracking the Mission Payload, the following band
>> plan and call signs will be used for PBH-15:
>>
>> Function
>> Frequency
>> Required
>> HAM Level
>>
>> Payload
>> Call Sign
>> Primary Voice / Mission Communication
>> 147.500MHz
>> Technician
>>
>> Mission Payload HF (40m)
>> N2XE
>> Secondary Voice / Mission Communication
>> Owego Repeater (Duplex)
>> 146.760MHz
>> Technician
>>
>> Mission Payload HF (30m)
>> N2XE
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> Mission Payload APRS
>> KC2ZJH
>> APRS
>> 144.390MHz
>> Technician
>>
>>
>>
>> 40m HF (Morse Code)
>> See attached
>> Technician
>>
>>
>>
>> 30m HF (Morse Code)
>> See attached
>> General
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> Users can input data received from the Mission Payload via the "User Input"
>> tab at http://www.projectbluehorizon.com/.
>>
>> Points received from the PBH-15 payload over HF can also be submitted to:
>> PBH15.data at gmail.com
>>
>> Thanks,
>>
>> Matthew T. Lewis
>>
>>
>>
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>
> ------------------------------
>
> Message: 13
> Date: Wed, 20 Apr 2011 09:28:12 -0400
> From: "Zachary Beougher" <zack.kd8ksn at hotmail.com>
> Subject: [amsat-bb] Re: Revisiting LOTW satellite requirements
> To: "KM9U" <arskm9u at gmail.com>, <amsat-bb at wd9ewk.net>,
> <amsat-bb at amsat.org>
> Message-ID: <SNT111-DS13F3C83592C50227274CDEB3930 at phx.gbl>
> Content-Type: text/plain; format=flowed; charset="iso-8859-1";
> reply-type=original
>
> I have TQSL 1.13 and it supports HO68 and SO67.... It is supposedly the
> latest version.
>
> Zack
> KD8KSN
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: KM9U
> Sent: Wednesday, April 20, 2011 7:37 AM
> To: amsat-bb at wd9ewk.net ; amsat-bb at amsat.org
> Subject: [amsat-bb] Re: Revisiting LOTW satellite requirements
>
> I just read the LOTW FAQ and it stated that the satellite name HO-68 is
> supported by LOTW.
> I have never been able to upload any logs containing HO-68 as the sat name.
> TQSL 1.13 does not have HO-68 in the satellite drop-down menu box.
>
> Is there something I'm missing?
>
> Chuck, KM9U
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Patrick STODDARD (WD9EWK/VA7EWK)" <amsat-bb at wd9ewk.net>
> To: <amsat-bb at amsat.org>
> Sent: Tuesday, April 19, 2011 22:48
> Subject: [amsat-bb] Re: Revisiting LOTW satellite requirements
>
>
>> Hi Tom!
>>
>>> When I tried uploading a couple of my satellite QSOs as a test LOTW says
>>> that the MODE field is invalid. I had entered "SAT". I know this has been
>>> discussed in recent months here but I couldn't find that discusssion in
>>> looking at the archives. Would someone put me on the right track as to
>>> what
>>> fields are required for a satellite QSO to be considered valid by LOTW?
>>
>> The MODE field refers to the transmission mode - FM, SSB, etc. The
>> fields related to a satellite QSO are PROP_MODE (this is always set
>> to "SAT") and SAT_NAME matches the names in the list at:
>>
>> https://p1k.arrl.org/lotw/faq
>>
>> I'm pretty sure Rick e-mailed you the PDF written by N5JB that shows
>> the 7 fields that must be present for a valid satellite QSO in LOTW,
>> including the two I mentioned above. Others can be added, but are
>> optional. The document is found at:
>>
>> http://www.arrl.org/files/file/LoTW%20Instructions/N5JB.pdf
>>
>> Hope to see some of our QSOs match up as QSLs in LOTW soon.
>>
>> 73!
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> Patrick WD9EWK/VA7EWK
>> http://www.wd9ewk.net/
>> _______________________________________________
>> Sent via AMSAT-BB at amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author.
>> Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite program!
>> Subscription settings: http://amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb
>
> _______________________________________________
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>
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Message: 14
> Date: Wed, 20 Apr 2011 09:47:12 -0400
> From: "Zachary Beougher" <zack.kd8ksn at hotmail.com>
> Subject: [amsat-bb] Re: Balloon across Atlantic 21 April?
> To: "Joe" <nss at mwt.net>, <amsat-bb at amsat.org>
> Message-ID: <SNT111-DS21CB6B18CBC11A7734B10FB3930 at phx.gbl>
> Content-Type: text/plain; format=flowed; charset="iso-8859-1";
> reply-type=original
>
> Hi Joe,
>
> I think you overlooked the paragraph - it is #3 in the original email.
>
>> It also has an APRS GPS tracker on 144.39
>> with the callsign KC2ZJH and will launch from
>> *Oswego, NY* around midnight Thursday.
>
> Being that NY is EST, it would be scheduled to launch sometime between
> 22/0300z and 23/0400z.
>
> I think that is right...
>
> 73,
>
> Zack
> KD8KSN
>
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Joe
> Sent: Wednesday, April 20, 2011 9:21 AM
> To: amsat-bb at amsat.org
> Subject: [amsat-bb] Re: Balloon across Atlantic 21 April?
>
> Can we please have the location of the launch? I know it has a 2 land
> call sign, but now days that's meaningless.
>
> Plus the date and time. How about in UTC time for both? This
> announcement says,
>
> The current target for executing launch of PBH-15 is between 11:00PM --
> 12:00AM on Thursday (4/21)/Friday (4/22), weather and approval permitting.
>
> But especially the midnight thing and then EDT CDTGMT, since there is no
> indication of launch site, 11:00 PM Where? Lets keep everything in
> Amateur Radio on one time zone please? UTC. aka: GMT.
>
> Joe WB9SBD
>
> The Original Rolling Ball Clock
> Idle Tyme
> Idle-Tyme.com
> http://www.idle-tyme.com
>
> On 4/19/2011 3:22 PM, Bob Bruninga wrote:
>> KC2TUA announces: Balloon attempt across the Atlantic. 21 April 2011
>>
>> Hams in the USA and worldwide are needed to listen on 7.1023 and 10.1466
>> MHz
>> and to send readings of the balloon's progress to PBH15.data at gmail.com.
>> More
>> information about the program, including the latest projected flight path,
>> can be found at http://www.projectbluehorizon.com/
>> https://twitter.com/PBH5.
>>
>> It also has an APRS GPS tracker on 144.39 with the callsign KC2ZJH and
>> will
>> launch from Oswego, NY around midnight Thursday. Thanks in advance for
>> your
>> help!
>>
>> The HF downlink exact frequency will vary 10 Hz or so with temperature.
>> Accurate recording of frequency will be useful.
>>
>> 73,
>> -Tom Triebwasser
>> PBH Alumnus '09
>> KC2TUA
>>
>> -----------------------------------------------------------------------
>>
>> The Project Blue Horizon Increment 5 (PBH V) team has finalized a launch
>> window for the third and final flight of Increment 5; launch of PBH-15 is
>> tentatively planned for 4/21/11 -- 4/22/11. The team will be rolling out
>> GO/
>> NO-GO communications to all parties to provide adequate time for
>> interested
>> individuals to plan accordingly for observing the launch or tracking and
>> following the mission progress.
>>
>> The PBH-15 mission will be the Increment 5 teams attempt at breaking the
>> current ARHAB distance (3,361.81 miles) and duration (49 hours, 45
>> minutes)
>> records. It will include integration of an altitude control mechanism for
>> reducing air vehicle weight during flight to sustain float and 30m HF
>> communications via an Enhanced Morse Decoder provided by Dylan Thorner of
>> Enhanced Solutions. PBH-15 will be lifted with a 54,000 cubic foot
>> Zero-pressure envelope and is projected to float for long durations
>> between
>> 85,000-110,000.
>>
>> The current target for executing launch of PBH-15 is between 11:00PM --
>> 12:00AM on Thursday (4/21)/Friday (4/22), weather and approval permitting.
>>
>> At conclusion of Thursday's Flight Readiness Review (2PM - 3PM), the team
>> will provide updated GO/ NO-GO information.
>>
>> During the PBH-15 mission, the Twitter feed will be updated in 30 minute
>> increments at: http://twitter.com/PBH5
>>
>> --------------------------------------
>>
>> For those interested in tracking the Mission Payload, the following band
>> plan and call signs will be used for PBH-15:
>>
>> Function
>> Frequency
>> Required
>> HAM Level
>>
>> Payload
>> Call Sign
>> Primary Voice / Mission Communication
>> 147.500MHz
>> Technician
>>
>> Mission Payload HF (40m)
>> N2XE
>> Secondary Voice / Mission Communication
>> Owego Repeater (Duplex)
>> 146.760MHz
>> Technician
>>
>> Mission Payload HF (30m)
>> N2XE
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> Mission Payload APRS
>> KC2ZJH
>> APRS
>> 144.390MHz
>> Technician
>>
>>
>>
>> 40m HF (Morse Code)
>> See attached
>> Technician
>>
>>
>>
>> 30m HF (Morse Code)
>> See attached
>> General
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> Users can input data received from the Mission Payload via the "User
>> Input"
>> tab at http://www.projectbluehorizon.com/.
>>
>> Points received from the PBH-15 payload over HF can also be submitted to:
>> PBH15.data at gmail.com
>>
>> Thanks,
>>
>> Matthew T. Lewis
>>
>>
>>
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> Message: 15
> Date: Wed, 20 Apr 2011 07:25:11 -0700 (PDT)
> From: Stephen Davis <davism294 at yahoo.com>
> Subject: [amsat-bb] Re: Balloon across Atlantic 21 April?
> To: Joe <nss at mwt.net>, amsat-bb at amsat.org
> Message-ID: <729823.39249.qm at web161820.mail.bf1.yahoo.com>
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> According to the info at http://www.arhab.org/ARHABlaunchannouncements.html
>
> The launch of PBH-15 is schedule for 2330 EDT from Owego, NY (Lat/Lon:
> 42.09/-76.22).
> 73,
> Steve
> KJ4FEL
>
>
>
>
> ________________________________
> From: Joe <nss at mwt.net>
> To: amsat-bb at amsat.org
> Sent: Wed, April 20, 2011 9:21:04 AM
> Subject: [amsat-bb] Re: Balloon across Atlantic 21 April?
>
> Can we please have the location of the launch? I know it has a 2 land
> call sign, but now days that's meaningless.
> sat-bb
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Message: 16
> Date: Wed, 20 Apr 2011 07:57:02 -0700
> From: "Tom Workman" <k0tw at cox.net>
> Subject: [amsat-bb] Re: Revisiting LOTW satellite requirements
> To: <amsat-bb at amsat.org>
> Message-ID: <326B19D06ABA4244AC5EC771C7F482F2 at K0TWHOME>
> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="iso-8859-1"
>
> Thanks to all who provided the info I needed. My biggest problem was not
> using a PROP_MODE field.
>
> Now back to correcting the problem. And saving my private key where I can
> actually find it next time.
>
> Tom - K?TW
>
>> I've decided to give Logbook of the World (LOTW) another try. I keep
> losing
>> my passwords and have to start over. Maybe I'll write them down this time
> :-)
>>
>> When I tried uploading a couple of my satellite QSOs as a test LOTW says
>> that the MODE field is invalid. I had entered "SAT". I know this has been
>> discussed in recent months here but I couldn't find that discusssion in
>> looking at the archives. Would someone put me on the right track as to
> what
>> fields are required for a satellite QSO to be considered valid by LOTW?
>>
>> Thanks.
>> Tom - K?TW
>
>
>
>
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Message: 17
> Date: Wed, 20 Apr 2011 08:12:53 -0700
> From: "Patrick STODDARD (WD9EWK/VA7EWK)" <amsat-bb at wd9ewk.net>
> Subject: [amsat-bb] Re: Revisiting LOTW satellite requirements
> To: amsat-bb at amsat.org
> Message-ID: <BANLkTikoUDn-7FVe7oq-e+RYbf24mg4z4A at mail.gmail.com>
> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1
>
> Hi Chuck!
>
>> I just read the LOTW FAQ and it stated that the satellite name HO-68 is supported by LOTW.
>> I have never been able to upload any logs containing HO-68 as the sat name.
>> TQSL 1.13 does not have HO-68 in the satellite drop-down menu box.
>>
>> Is there something I'm missing?
>
> Probably an updated TQSL configuration file.
>
> You can get that by logging into the LOTW web site, then go to "Your Account",
> then "Your Certificates". There is a link where you can download the latest
> TQSL configuration file (last updated on 3 March) along with your certificates
> from the web site. The configuration file has - among many other things - the
> list of satellites acceptable for LOTW, and log formats for those
> using Cabrillo-
> formatted contest logs instead of ADIF files for LOTW.
>
> Once you download the updated configuration file to your computer, you should
> only have to click on the file to launch TQSL and update your program. After
> that, you should be in good shape.
>
> 73!
>
>
>
>
>
> Patrick WD9EWK/VA7EWK
> http://www.wd9ewk.net/
>
>
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