From WA6FWF at comcast.net Wed Apr 1 02:04:09 2015 From: WA6FWF at comcast.net (Kevin Schuchmann) Date: Tue, 31 Mar 2015 19:04:09 -0700 Subject: [amsat-bb] LVBTracker issue and minor SatPC32 glitch In-Reply-To: <006401d06bfd$9d871d00$d8955700$@net> References: <006401d06bfd$9d871d00$d8955700$@net> Message-ID: <551B5219.4080002@comcast.net> Jeff, I have the same setup without the issues except that satpc32 needs to be started last which makes sense because otherwise it will complain about com ports not there. I'm wondering if you have ever watched the com ports carefully, windows loves to move things around so when you turn on the 9100 first is it grabbing the usual lvb port? so the lvb gets what was the 9100 port? so instead of a simple w035 090 command the lvb is seeing \$FEFE7CE01A05005603FD\$FEFE7CE01C0001FD\w10 or some other string of 9100 setup/frequency command from satpc32 and all that crud blows it's mind requiring you to reset the LVB? Just a thought... 73 Kevin WA6FWF On 3/31/2015 2:57 PM, kb2m at arrl.net wrote: > Does anyone have this issue, > > I have to turn my sat system on in a certain sequence. > > > > 1. Turn on the LVBTracker. > > 2. Turn on the 9100. > > 3. Start SatPC32. > > > > Today I had a visitor in my shack who turned the Yaesu 5500 on first causing > the LVB issue, so don't just say 'don't do that' J. > > > > If I turn on the 9100 before the LVBTracker I get a memory error on the > LVBTracker and have to do a re-calibrate, a real pain if you're trying to > work a bird that's already up. If I run SatPC32 before I turn on the radio I > get a SatPC32 error that could be a little easier to resolve then it is. I > would like to see a de-select, select sequence of the cat control to acquire > the radio instead of a SatPC32 reboot, sometimes with a task manager assist > in Win7 to halt the rotor > > serverSDX. I have no idea what would cause the LVB to behave in this > manner. Anyone have the LVB issue? Any solutions? > > > > 73 Jeff kb2m > > _______________________________________________ > Sent via AMSAT-BB at 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://amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb > From kb2m at arrl.net Wed Apr 1 13:43:50 2015 From: kb2m at arrl.net (kb2m at arrl.net) Date: Wed, 1 Apr 2015 09:43:50 -0400 Subject: [amsat-bb] LVBTracker issue and minor SatPC32 glitch In-Reply-To: <551B5219.4080002@comcast.net> References: <006401d06bfd$9d871d00$d8955700$@net> <551B5219.4080002@comcast.net> Message-ID: <01cf01d06c81$e34c8c10$a9e5a430$@net> Kevin, The 9100 always uses the same comports, the LVB also the same. After I get the memory error the calibration is then off in the LVB, at least 10 degrees, usually more. I can, to save the pass look out the window at the antenna and come up with approximate az el offsets to get me through the pass. I can live with this issue of turning on the LVB first, I just thought it should be fixable. The SatPC32 issue I brought up is also a minor inconvenience. But, I use my 9100 with DXLab and SatPC32. With DX lab all I have to do is de-select the 9100 while I'm using it with SatPC32. When I want to use the 9100 for PSK31 or other data modes It's a simple 9100 2 menu change, and selecting the 9100 in DXLab commander. I work the data modes, and when done I simply deselect. I then have to bring up SatPC32 as it would lose the 9100 in the process. It would be great if SatPC32 acted as nicely as DXLab commander :D I hope I made this clear, but I'm in the middle of moving to Florida in 2 days and don't have time to elaborate any more. In a few months I plan on getting on the birds from down there also, maintaining two sat stations one here and one in Florida. So I wanted to try and resolve some of these nits. I already have a second LVB that I built from a kit that I will be using down there when I get setup, along with a TS-2000.I need to yet buy the rotor, pre amps, and antennas. I'm thinking the new M2 LEO set will get under the zoning boards radar nicely. 73 Jeff kb2m -----Original Message----- From: AMSAT-BB [mailto:amsat-bb-bounces at amsat.org] On Behalf Of Kevin Schuchmann Sent: Tuesday, March 31, 2015 22:04 PM To: amsat-bb at amsat.org Subject: Re: [amsat-bb] LVBTracker issue and minor SatPC32 glitch Jeff, I have the same setup without the issues except that satpc32 needs to be started last which makes sense because otherwise it will complain about com ports not there. I'm wondering if you have ever watched the com ports carefully, windows loves to move things around so when you turn on the 9100 first is it grabbing the usual lvb port? so the lvb gets what was the 9100 port? so instead of a simple w035 090 command the lvb is seeing \$FEFE7CE01A05005603FD\$FEFE7CE01C0001FD\w10 or some other string of 9100 setup/frequency command from satpc32 and all that crud blows it's mind requiring you to reset the LVB? Just a thought... 73 Kevin WA6FWF On 3/31/2015 2:57 PM, kb2m at arrl.net wrote: > Does anyone have this issue, > > I have to turn my sat system on in a certain sequence. > > > > 1. Turn on the LVBTracker. > > 2. Turn on the 9100. > > 3. Start SatPC32. > > > > Today I had a visitor in my shack who turned the Yaesu 5500 on first > causing the LVB issue, so don't just say 'don't do that' J. > > > > If I turn on the 9100 before the LVBTracker I get a memory error on > the LVBTracker and have to do a re-calibrate, a real pain if you're > trying to work a bird that's already up. If I run SatPC32 before I > turn on the radio I get a SatPC32 error that could be a little easier > to resolve then it is. I would like to see a de-select, select > sequence of the cat control to acquire the radio instead of a SatPC32 > reboot, sometimes with a task manager assist in Win7 to halt the rotor > > serverSDX. I have no idea what would cause the LVB to behave in this > manner. Anyone have the LVB issue? Any solutions? > > > > 73 Jeff kb2m > From amsat-bb at wd9ewk.net Wed Apr 1 17:06:37 2015 From: amsat-bb at wd9ewk.net (Patrick STODDARD (WD9EWK/VA7EWK)) Date: Wed, 1 Apr 2015 10:06:37 -0700 Subject: [amsat-bb] AMSAT/satellite presentation in Long Beach CA, Friday (3 April) evening Message-ID: Hi! On Friday, I will be in Long Beach to give a presentation about amateur satellites and AMSAT for the Associated Radio Amateurs of Long Beach, during their regular monthly meeting at 7pm. I thank Endaf Buckley KG6FIY and the club for inviting me to give this presentation. Information about the club, and the meeting site, is at: http://www.aralb.org/ Before the meeting, I am planning to do demonstrations during FO-29 and SO-50 passes. There is an FO-29 pass around 6.06pm (0106 UTC), followed by an SO-50 pass around 6.20pm (0120 UTC). The footprint during the FO-29 pass covers the west coast, and for the SO-50 pass the satellite will swing around from the southwest to the north. If you hear WD9EWK on either of these passes, please call and join in the fun. The meeting site is in grid DM03. 73! Patrick WD9EWK/VA7EWK http://www.wd9ewk.net/ Twitter: @WD9EWK From amsat-bb at wd9ewk.net Wed Apr 1 17:36:35 2015 From: amsat-bb at wd9ewk.net (Patrick STODDARD (WD9EWK/VA7EWK)) Date: Wed, 1 Apr 2015 10:36:35 -0700 Subject: [amsat-bb] WD9EWK road trip, Friday through Sunday (3-5 April) Message-ID: Hi! I just posted a message about a presentation I will give in southern California on Friday evening. In addition to that presentation, I am planning a road trip that will cover a total of almost 1000 miles in 3 days - including my drive to that presentation. Since I have operated from some of the rarely-heard grids along the I-10 freeway between Phoenix and Los Angeles recently, I'm not planning to stop and work passes on Friday morning and early afternoon. If there are grids along that route that someone needs, I might be able to make a stop - if there are satellites passing by during that time. The presentation I'm giving will be in Signal Hill CA, near Long Beach in grid DM03, where I will be on the air for two passes that evening. After the presentation, sometime on Saturday, I will head up the I-15 freeway to Las Vegas. I don't know exactly when I will start driving up there. I-15 passes through grids DM14, DM15, DM25, and DM26 on the way up there. I will keep track of passes, and try to work them during this drive. While in Las Vegas, I plan on operating from the DM25/DM26 grid boundary, which passes through the south end of the Las Vegas area. I did this on a couple of road trips back in 2008 and 2009, and - according to the satellite view from Google Maps - the spot I used then is still available. I may operate from this spot Saturday night and/or Sunday morning. Depending on when I leave Las Vegas Sunday morning, I may be able to stop at the DM25/DM35 grid boundary in Kingman, Arizona. I may not try to work every possible pass on Sunday, since I need to get back home and then get ready for another workweek, but I will keep track of the available passes. As with my other road trips, I make use of APRS and Twitter to show where I'm located and for updates. For APRS, I use WD9EWK-9 as my call sign, and that would be visible at (among other sites): http://aprs.fi/WD9EWK-9 My @WD9EWK Twitter feed will have updates, and occasional photos, of my activities. If you don't use Twitter, you can still see my tweets in a web browser at: http://twitter.com/WD9EWK QSOs made during this road trip - including those from the demonstrations on Friday evening - will be uploaded to Logbook of the World. In addition to that, I am happy to confirm QSOs by QSL card. Since I'm operating away from home, I don't normally ask for cards or an SASE when I confirm these QSOs. Just e-mail me with the QSO details, and I'll send you a card if the QSO is in my log. 73! Patrick WD9EWK/VA7EWK http://www.wd9ewk.net/ Twitter: @WD9EWK From glasbrenner at mindspring.com Wed Apr 1 19:07:38 2015 From: glasbrenner at mindspring.com (Andrew Glasbrenner) Date: Wed, 1 Apr 2015 15:07:38 -0400 (GMT-04:00) Subject: [amsat-bb] New RS sat? Message-ID: <29829151.1427915258939.JavaMail.root@elwamui-royal.atl.sa.earthlink.net> http://space.skyrocket.de/doc_sdat/kosmos-2491.htm There may be a new RS sat up there after the most recent Rokot launch. I doubt it has anything close to a transponder, but it might be a good beacon.... 73, Drew KO4MA From n8hm at arrl.net Wed Apr 1 19:17:42 2015 From: n8hm at arrl.net (Paul Stoetzer) Date: Wed, 1 Apr 2015 15:17:42 -0400 Subject: [amsat-bb] New RS sat? In-Reply-To: <29829151.1427915258939.JavaMail.root@elwamui-royal.atl.sa.earthlink.net> References: <29829151.1427915258939.JavaMail.root@elwamui-royal.atl.sa.earthlink.net> Message-ID: 1172km x 1506km, 82.49 degree inclination orbit for Kosmos 2504 according to this: http://www.spaceflight101.com/rockot-launch-updates---3-gonets-2015.html It would be wonderful if a transponder ever did get launched on one of these satellites as they seem to go to nice high LEO orbits. 73, Paul, N8HM On Wed, Apr 1, 2015 at 3:07 PM, Andrew Glasbrenner wrote: > > > http://space.skyrocket.de/doc_sdat/kosmos-2491.htm > > There may be a new RS sat up there after the most recent Rokot launch. I doubt it has anything close to a transponder, but it might be a good beacon.... > > 73, Drew KO4MA > > _______________________________________________ > Sent via AMSAT-BB at 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://amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb From g.shirville at btinternet.com Wed Apr 1 19:18:34 2015 From: g.shirville at btinternet.com (Graham Shirville) Date: Wed, 1 Apr 2015 20:18:34 +0100 Subject: [amsat-bb] New RS sat? In-Reply-To: <29829151.1427915258939.JavaMail.root@elwamui-royal.atl.sa.earthlink.net> References: <29829151.1427915258939.JavaMail.root@elwamui-royal.atl.sa.earthlink.net> Message-ID: <89BED48FA7DA4172901C4A3E659F10E4@allgood.local> yes - in a nice orbit as well! -----Original Message----- From: Andrew Glasbrenner Sent: Wednesday, April 01, 2015 8:07 PM To: amsat-bb Subject: [amsat-bb] New RS sat? http://space.skyrocket.de/doc_sdat/kosmos-2491.htm There may be a new RS sat up there after the most recent Rokot launch. I doubt it has anything close to a transponder, but it might be a good beacon.... 73, Drew KO4MA _______________________________________________ Sent via AMSAT-BB at 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://amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb From martha at amsat.org Wed Apr 1 19:53:53 2015 From: martha at amsat.org (Martha) Date: Wed, 1 Apr 2015 15:53:53 -0400 Subject: [amsat-bb] Office Closed Message-ID: The AMSAT office will be closed until April 14th. I will not have access to email or phone. Please contact me on April 14th -- 73- Martha (AMSAT's only employee) From bryan at kl7cn.net Wed Apr 1 21:17:38 2015 From: bryan at kl7cn.net (Bryan Green) Date: Wed, 1 Apr 2015 14:17:38 -0700 Subject: [amsat-bb] A pass from the past Message-ID: <8679BF5B-807D-4A4D-B619-34CA53FC74E2@kl7cn.net> Hello, all! Long story short: I have handwritten notes and a recording from a past AO-73 pass. My notes are dated that the pass was from 05:18Z - 05:31Z on 2015-01-29. My recording indicates that the start was at 05:19Z on 2015-01-29. (I have the clock on the MP3 device set to UTC). I have a spreadsheet of every pass I've tracked since the beginning of the year, and I'm going back to update the AOS, Max, and LOS azimuths, since I didn't start recording those until February. Here's what I did: Fed the AMSAT TLE file from 2015-01-30 into Orbitron. It predicts AO-73 AOS at 05:32Z, and LOS at 05:39Z Got the old-school predict program, fed it the same file, and got exactly the same results. How can I best simulate an orbit prediction from the past? I have SatPC32 but I don't understand how to use it to get a pass prediction. Thanks in advance for the help! -- bag Bryan KL7CN/W6 From bryan at kl7cn.net Wed Apr 1 23:25:04 2015 From: bryan at kl7cn.net (Bryan Green) Date: Wed, 1 Apr 2015 16:25:04 -0700 Subject: [amsat-bb] A pass from the past In-Reply-To: <14c772d6414-214a-1d903@webprd-m71.mail.aol.com> References: <8679BF5B-807D-4A4D-B619-34CA53FC74E2@kl7cn.net> <14c772d6414-214a-1d903@webprd-m71.mail.aol.com> Message-ID: Hi, David! I do gave the data as E-mailed to me each week from AMSAT via ARRL. I have an archive. When I tried as you suggested, neither Orbitron nor predict showed the time I observed -- they both have it coming over at about 05:34Z. They appeared to use current keps. Sent from my iPhone > On Apr 1, 2015, at 15:50, David G0MRF wrote: > > If I understand you correctly, you need to predict where the satellite was a couple of months ago. > > To do that you need a set of keps from a date close to the one you are looking to predict. > At present AO-73 shifts about 4 minutes over a period of 1 month, so you need to be within 1 week to get reasonable accuracy. > > I believe Celestrak or possibly the AMSAT archive may have this data.....but it's not very often used. > > Regards > > David > > > -----Original Message----- > From: Bryan Green > To: AMSAT-BB > Sent: Wed, 1 Apr 2015 22:24 > Subject: [amsat-bb] A pass from the past > > Hello, all! > > Long story short: > > I have handwritten notes and a recording > from a past AO-73 pass. > > My notes are dated that the pass was from 05:18Z - > 05:31Z on 2015-01-29. > > My recording indicates that the start was at 05:19Z on > 2015-01-29. (I have the clock on the MP3 device set to UTC). > > I have a > spreadsheet of every pass I've tracked since the beginning of the year, and I'm > going back to update the AOS, Max, and LOS azimuths, since I didn't start > recording those until February. > > Here's what I did: > > Fed the AMSAT TLE file > from 2015-01-30 into Orbitron. > > It predicts AO-73 AOS at 05:32Z, and LOS at > 05:39Z > > Got the old-school predict program, fed it the same file, and got > exactly the same results. > > How can I best simulate an orbit prediction from > the past? > > I have SatPC32 but I don't understand how to use it to get a pass > prediction. > > Thanks in advance for the help! > > -- bag > > Bryan > KL7CN/W6 > _______________________________________________ > Sent via > AMSAT-BB at 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://amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb From w9ae at charter.net Wed Apr 1 21:22:13 2015 From: w9ae at charter.net (Wayne Estes) Date: Wed, 01 Apr 2015 14:22:13 -0700 Subject: [amsat-bb] AMSAT-BB Digest, Vol 10, Issue 100 In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: <551C6185.1060604@charter.net> Jeff KB2M wrote: If I run SatPC32 before I turn on the radio I get a SatPC32 error that could be a little easier to resolve then it is. Wayne W9AE replies: Maybe you could solve that problem by disabling the CAT "activate at start" function. But then you require one more click to get CAT started. Or maybe it's an Icom CAT quirk I know nothing about. Wayne Estes W9AE Oakland, Oregon, USA, CN83ik From glasbrenner at mindspring.com Thu Apr 2 00:48:04 2015 From: glasbrenner at mindspring.com (Andrew Glasbrenner) Date: Wed, 1 Apr 2015 20:48:04 -0400 Subject: [amsat-bb] M2 LEO pack antennas in stock Message-ID: M2 has let us know they now have nine LEO pack antennas in stock ready to ship. Get special member pricing and free US shipping here at http://store.amsat.org/catalog/product_info.php?products_id=123 73, Drew KO4MA From kb2m at arrl.net Thu Apr 2 01:00:20 2015 From: kb2m at arrl.net (kb2m at arrl.net) Date: Wed, 1 Apr 2015 21:00:20 -0400 Subject: [amsat-bb] AMSAT-BB Digest, Vol 10, Issue 100 In-Reply-To: <551C6185.1060604@charter.net> References: <551C6185.1060604@charter.net> Message-ID: <032c01d06ce0$64c2da70$2e488f50$@net> Thanks Wayne. Food for thought. I will try it on my return here in a few months... 73 Jeff kb2m -----Original Message----- From: AMSAT-BB [mailto:amsat-bb-bounces at amsat.org] On Behalf Of Wayne Estes Sent: Wednesday, April 01, 2015 17:22 PM To: amsat-bb at amsat.org Subject: Re: [amsat-bb] AMSAT-BB Digest, Vol 10, Issue 100 Jeff KB2M wrote: If I run SatPC32 before I turn on the radio I get a SatPC32 error that could be a little easier to resolve then it is. Wayne W9AE replies: Maybe you could solve that problem by disabling the CAT "activate at start" function. But then you require one more click to get CAT started. Or maybe it's an Icom CAT quirk I know nothing about. Wayne Estes W9AE Oakland, Oregon, USA, CN83ik _______________________________________________ Sent via AMSAT-BB at 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://amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb From co7wt at frcuba.co.cu Thu Apr 2 03:54:45 2015 From: co7wt at frcuba.co.cu (Pavel Milanes Costa) Date: Wed, 01 Apr 2015 23:54:45 -0400 Subject: [amsat-bb] A pass from the past In-Reply-To: <8679BF5B-807D-4A4D-B619-34CA53FC74E2@kl7cn.net> References: <8679BF5B-807D-4A4D-B619-34CA53FC74E2@kl7cn.net> Message-ID: <551CBD85.80404@frcuba.co.cu> Get gpredict for (windows/linux) it has a nice time controlling feature, and of course you want to use a "updated" tle for that (past) day. Just ask the list members for a tle set for a date, I'm also one of those the get it weekly via email since ever... 73 El 01/04/15 a las 17:17, Bryan Green escribi?: > Hello, all! > > Long story short: > > I have handwritten notes and a recording from a past AO-73 pass. > > My notes are dated that the pass was from 05:18Z - 05:31Z on 2015-01-29. > > My recording indicates that the start was at 05:19Z on 2015-01-29. (I have the clock on the MP3 device set to UTC). > > I have a spreadsheet of every pass I've tracked since the beginning of the year, and I'm going back to update the AOS, Max, and LOS azimuths, since I didn't start recording those until February. > > Here's what I did: > > Fed the AMSAT TLE file from 2015-01-30 into Orbitron. > > It predicts AO-73 AOS at 05:32Z, and LOS at 05:39Z > > Got the old-school predict program, fed it the same file, and got exactly the same results. > > How can I best simulate an orbit prediction from the past? > > I have SatPC32 but I don't understand how to use it to get a pass prediction. > > Thanks in advance for the help! > > -- bag > > Bryan KL7CN/W6 > _______________________________________________ > Sent via AMSAT-BB at 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://amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb > From Saguaroastro at cox.net Thu Apr 2 04:56:09 2015 From: Saguaroastro at cox.net (Richard Tejera) Date: Wed, 01 Apr 2015 21:56:09 -0700 Subject: [amsat-bb] A pass from the past Message-ID: <03yqpbao49x919a9wnc9mmbc.1427950569352@email.android.com> Celestial does have an archive of old data that can used to recreate past dates. http://www.celestrak.com/NORAD/archives/ 73 Rick K7TEJ On April 1, 2015, at 20:54, Pavel Milanes Costa wrote: Get gpredict for (windows/linux) it has a nice time controlling feature, and of course you want to use a "updated" tle for that (past) day. Just ask the list members for a tle set for a date, I'm also one of those the get it weekly via email since ever... 73 El 01/04/15 a las 17:17, Bryan Green escribi?: > Hello, all! > > Long story short: > > I have handwritten notes and a recording from a past AO-73 pass. > > My notes are dated that the pass was from 05:18Z - 05:31Z on 2015-01-29. > > My recording indicates that the start was at 05:19Z on 2015-01-29. (I have the clock on the MP3 device set to UTC). > > I have a spreadsheet of every pass I've tracked since the beginning of the year, and I'm going back to update the AOS, Max, and LOS azimuths, since I didn't start recording those until February. > > Here's what I did: > > Fed the AMSAT TLE file from 2015-01-30 into Orbitron. > > It predicts AO-73 AOS at 05:32Z, and LOS at 05:39Z > > Got the old-school predict program, fed it the same file, and got exactly the same results. > > How can I best simulate an orbit prediction from the past? > > I have SatPC32 but I don't understand how to use it to get a pass prediction. > > Thanks in advance for the help! > > -- bag > > Bryan KL7CN/W6 > _______________________________________________ > Sent via AMSAT-BB at 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://amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb > _______________________________________________ Sent via AMSAT-BB at 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://amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb From n5jf at att.net Thu Apr 2 01:29:00 2015 From: n5jf at att.net (Joes Ham Mail) Date: Wed, 1 Apr 2015 20:29:00 -0500 Subject: [amsat-bb] K1N FO-29 confirmed N5JF Message-ID: <9C872F38-0D97-4386-B250-70C9E9EA1A15@att.net> Thanks to the K1N group for satellite operations Sent from my iPhone From jameshickox at sbcglobal.net Thu Apr 2 18:22:36 2015 From: jameshickox at sbcglobal.net (James Hickox) Date: Thu, 2 Apr 2015 18:22:36 +0000 (UTC) Subject: [amsat-bb] 92 Message-ID: <1060167735.1782281.1427998956526.JavaMail.yahoo@mail.yahoo.com> referral link http://anorifugu.com/cjh/ Sent: 4/2/2015 11:22:19 AM >From James Hickox From g.shirville at btinternet.com Thu Apr 2 19:08:38 2015 From: g.shirville at btinternet.com (Graham Shirville) Date: Thu, 2 Apr 2015 20:08:38 +0100 Subject: [amsat-bb] AO73 mode change Message-ID: Hi All, Just to advise that FUNcube-1 AO73 has just (at approx 1905UTC) been commanded into continuous amateur mode for the holiday weekend. We expect to change it back to autonomous mode on Monday 6th evening. Have FUN! 73 Graham G3VZV From jameshickox at sbcglobal.net Thu Apr 2 19:17:35 2015 From: jameshickox at sbcglobal.net (James Hickox) Date: Thu, 2 Apr 2015 19:17:35 +0000 (UTC) Subject: [amsat-bb] Re; 1 Message-ID: <647318328.1775720.1428002255783.JavaMail.yahoo@mail.yahoo.com> referral http://isenosimao.com/cs/ Sent: 4/2/2015 12:17:23 PM >From James Hickox From n5jf at att.net Thu Apr 2 21:31:23 2015 From: n5jf at att.net (Joes Ham Mail) Date: Thu, 2 Apr 2015 16:31:23 -0500 Subject: [amsat-bb] AMSAT-BB Digest, Vol 10, Issue 100 In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: <2F263874-4C37-42BA-9D8B-9DCFA12DEC14@att.net> K1N confirmation N5JF Thanks to the K1N group for operating satellites on their expedition Sent from my iPhone > On Apr 1, 2015, at 2:17 PM, amsat-bb-request at amsat.org wrote: > > Send AMSAT-BB mailing list submissions to > amsat-bb at amsat.org > > To subscribe or unsubscribe via the World Wide Web, visit > http://amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb > or, via email, send a message with subject or body 'help' to > amsat-bb-request at amsat.org > > You can reach the person managing the list at > amsat-bb-owner at amsat.org > > When replying, please edit your Subject line so it is more specific > than "Re: Contents of AMSAT-BB digest..." > > > Today's Topics: > > 1. Re: M2 leo pack antenna (Rich/wa4bue) > 2. Simple setup for SO50 (Clint Bradford) > 3. Icom IC-471A repairs (James Hickox) > 4. ISS SSTV + AESP-14 Deployment Video (M5AKA) > 5. Fwd: Amateur Radio Roundtable (wa4hfn at comcast.net) > 6. K1N FO-29 Confirmed (K3SV) > 7. Re: K1N FO-29 Confirmed (John Geiger) > 8. LVBTracker issue and minor SatPC32 glitch (kb2m at arrl.net) > 9. Re: K1N FO-29 Confirmed (Paul Stoetzer) > 10. Re: LVBTracker issue and minor SatPC32 glitch (Kevin Schuchmann) > 11. Re: LVBTracker issue and minor SatPC32 glitch (kb2m at arrl.net) > 12. AMSAT/satellite presentation in Long Beach CA, Friday (3 > April) evening (Patrick STODDARD (WD9EWK/VA7EWK)) > 13. WD9EWK road trip, Friday through Sunday (3-5 April) > (Patrick STODDARD (WD9EWK/VA7EWK)) > 14. New RS sat? (Andrew Glasbrenner) > 15. Re: New RS sat? (Paul Stoetzer) > > > ---------------------------------------------------------------------- > > Message: 1 > Date: Mon, 30 Mar 2015 14:00:21 -0400 > From: "Rich/wa4bue" > To: , "amsat-bb at AMSAT.Org" > Subject: Re: [amsat-bb] M2 leo pack antenna > Message-ID: <0F95B43B46CC442993278AD7ED5E7039 at RichardPC> > Content-Type: text/plain; format=flowed; charset=iso-8859-1; > reply-type=response > > I am happy to hear how good they are. Certainly a big savings over the > smaller antennas and they do the job. > > R > W4BUE > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "Bruce" > To: "amsat-bb at AMSAT.Org" > Sent: Monday, March 30, 2015 12:56 PM > Subject: [amsat-bb] M2 leo pack antenna > > >> We used my M2 Leo Pack antenna at the Houston Hamfest Saturday and they >> worked great from AOS to LOS on both passes. Both antennas use 'N' >> connectors. >> >> If you are going to build them, I would suggest installing the driven >> elements last, do not use the push retainers on those two until you are >> all done building the antenna. I built mine and messed up 2 of the push >> retainers. I think there were 1 extra in each of the 2m and 70cm antennas >> but I pushed a little too hard and the elements were no longer centered. >> You cannot back them up. You have to replace them. M2 does not ship one or >> two of them, I had to purchase a package of 50 just to get 2 of them. >> Cost... $13. I reckon if anyone else makes an oops, I can drop a few in >> the U.S. mail to you. >> >> Just a heads up. They will be shipping out the last of the AMSAT orders >> that have been waiting to ship... 5 going out in today's UPS delivery. >> They will have some packaged and on the shelf ready to ship for those that >> are ready to order now. No waiting. >> >> 73...bruce >> >> -- >> >> Bruce Paige, KK5DO >> AMSAT Director Contests and Awards >> ARRL Awards Manager (WAS, 5BWAS, VUCC), VE >> Houston AMSAT Net - Wed 0100z on Echolink - Conference *AMSAT* >> Also live streaming MP3 at http://www.amsatnet.com >> Podcast at http://www.amsatnet.com/podcast.xml or iTunes >> Latest satellite news on the ARRL Audio News >> http://www.arrl.org >> >> AMSAT on Twitter http://www.twitter.com/amsat >> >> _______________________________________________ >> Sent via AMSAT-BB at 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://amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb > > > > ------------------------------ > > Message: 2 > Date: Mon, 30 Mar 2015 15:11:46 -0700 > From: Clint Bradford > To: AMSAT BB > Subject: [amsat-bb] Simple setup for SO50 > Message-ID: > Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii > > Luciano - AMSAT-NA's new FOX-1A is going to actually be EASIER > to work with portable/minimum equipment! Engineers have promised > about a 6db INCREASE in its 2M downlink as compared to our recent > FM voice birds with their 440 downlinks! > > THANKS for the video! Keep up the wonderful work! > > Clint K6LCS > > > ------------------------------ > > Message: 3 > Date: Tue, 31 Mar 2015 16:28:12 +0000 (UTC) > From: James Hickox > To: "amsat-bb at amsat.org" > Subject: [amsat-bb] Icom IC-471A repairs > Message-ID: > <1003344502.989429.1427819292292.JavaMail.yahoo at mail.yahoo.com> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset=UTF-8 > > Hello,I have a -471a that is deaf and dumb.? memories work, sound comes from speaker, squelch works, but will only hear HT signal when placed close to printed circuit board wen case is off.? Will go into transmit mode, but no power output noted.? Please let me know what might be the possible fixes, and is there is anyone within a couple of hundred miles of Abilene, Texas who will be willing to assist with repairs or who do it for a fee. > Thanks, > James, AA5AO > > ------------------------------ > > Message: 4 > Date: Tue, 31 Mar 2015 16:26:22 +0000 (UTC) > From: M5AKA > To: AMSAT BB > Subject: [amsat-bb] ISS SSTV + AESP-14 Deployment Video > Message-ID: > <918485003.3269103.1427819182049.JavaMail.yahoo at mail.yahoo.com> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset=UTF-8 > > ISS Slow Scan TV Active on Weekend of April 11 > http://amsat-uk.org/2015/03/31/iss-sstv/ > > Video of AESP-14 CubeSat deployment from ISS > http://amsat-uk.org/2015/03/30/video-of-aesp-14-cubesat-deployment-from-iss/ > > The UK Space Agency (UKSA) has published an article explaining to schools and other organisations what amateur radio is and how it work. Read How to ?Make That Call': #TalkToTim on the ISS > https://space.blog.gov.uk/2015/03/27/how-to-make-that-call-talktotim-on-the-iss/ > > Astronaut issues challenge for UK students to ?make that call? > http://amsat-uk.org/2015/03/20/astronaut-issues-challenge-for-uk-students-to-make-that-call/ > > > ---- > 73 Trevor M5AKA > AMSAT-UK http://amsat-uk.org/ > Facebook https://www.facebook.com/amsatuk > Twitter https://twitter.com/AMSAT_UK > ---- > > > ------------------------------ > > Message: 5 > Date: Tue, 31 Mar 2015 16:41:05 +0000 (UTC) > From: wa4hfn at comcast.net > To: AMSAT > Cc: "gol, Grid" > Subject: [amsat-bb] Fwd: Amateur Radio Roundtable > Message-ID: > <291407767.17988872.1427820065271.JavaMail.zimbra at comcast.net> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset=utf-8 > > > > ----- Forwarded Message ----- > From: "W5KUB Broadcast" > To: "Tom Medlin" > Sent: Tuesday, March 31, 2015 11:38:14 AM > Subject: Amateur Radio Roundtable > > Reminder - Amateur Radio Roundtable, a live weekly ham radio webcast can be > seen at W5KUB. *com* every Tuesday night at 8:00 PM CDT > (0100 UTC Wednesday). > > > > The show covers all aspects of ham radio; such as, balloon launches, > Satellite, go-kits, emergency communications, SDR, digital modes, DXing, > home brewing, and much more. This week?s guests include: > > > > Russ Woodman, K5TUX, discussing Linux and open source for ham radio > > Brian Schell, KD8OTD, author, discussing D-star and Echolink for beginners > > Glen Popiel, KW5GP, author of the book ?Arduino for Ham Radio? > > > > To watch Amateur Radio Roundtable go to W5KUB.com, click on Live Events and > sign in with your existing User Name and Password. If you don?t have a user > name and password, just enter your call or name, leave the password blank > and hit sign in. > > > > We need your help with topics. If you have a specific subject that you > would like to present in a future show, send an email to tom at W5KUB.com. > > > > Join us for fun and interesting ham radio discussions. We?ll see you on > the webcast! > > > > Tom Medlin, W5KUB > > > > > > To follow our webcasts and to discuss ham radio, please join our Facebook > group, https://www.facebook.com/groups/w5kub/. > > > > You are receiving this message because you joined W5KUB.com. If you would > like to be removed from these mailings, please click Reply and type ' > *Remove*' in the subject line. > > > ------------------------------ > > Message: 6 > Date: Tue, 31 Mar 2015 14:14:30 -0400 > From: K3SV > To: Amsat > Subject: [amsat-bb] K1N FO-29 Confirmed > Message-ID: <75D42421-D8BD-437E-BDB7-13A3F9C32B66 at pa.net> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii" > > Whoop whoop! > -------------- next part -------------- > > > > Sent from my iPad > > ------------------------------ > > Message: 7 > Date: Tue, 31 Mar 2015 16:55:13 -0500 > From: John Geiger > To: K3SV > Cc: Amsat > Subject: Re: [amsat-bb] K1N FO-29 Confirmed > Message-ID: > > Content-Type: text/plain; charset=UTF-8 > > None of my HF QSOs with K1N have been on LOTW yet. What does one have to do > to get a confirmation? > > John AF5CC > >> On Tue, Mar 31, 2015 at 1:14 PM, K3SV wrote: >> >> Whoop whoop! >> >> >> >> >> Sent from my iPad >> _______________________________________________ >> Sent via AMSAT-BB at 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://amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb > > > ------------------------------ > > Message: 8 > Date: Tue, 31 Mar 2015 17:57:00 -0400 > From: > To: > Subject: [amsat-bb] LVBTracker issue and minor SatPC32 glitch > Message-ID: <006401d06bfd$9d871d00$d8955700$@net> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii" > > Does anyone have this issue, > > I have to turn my sat system on in a certain sequence. > > > > 1. Turn on the LVBTracker. > > 2. Turn on the 9100. > > 3. Start SatPC32. > > > > Today I had a visitor in my shack who turned the Yaesu 5500 on first causing > the LVB issue, so don't just say 'don't do that' J. > > > > If I turn on the 9100 before the LVBTracker I get a memory error on the > LVBTracker and have to do a re-calibrate, a real pain if you're trying to > work a bird that's already up. If I run SatPC32 before I turn on the radio I > get a SatPC32 error that could be a little easier to resolve then it is. I > would like to see a de-select, select sequence of the cat control to acquire > the radio instead of a SatPC32 reboot, sometimes with a task manager assist > in Win7 to halt the rotor > > serverSDX. I have no idea what would cause the LVB to behave in this > manner. Anyone have the LVB issue? Any solutions? > > > > 73 Jeff kb2m > > > > ------------------------------ > > Message: 9 > Date: Tue, 31 Mar 2015 17:59:30 -0400 > From: Paul Stoetzer > To: John Geiger > Cc: Amsat > Subject: Re: [amsat-bb] K1N FO-29 Confirmed > Message-ID: > > Content-Type: text/plain; charset=UTF-8 > > Logs have only been uploaded for those that donated before the > expedition. The rest will be uploaded later. > > I do have LoTW confirmations for my 4 HF QSOs, but no LoTW for my > satellite QSO yet. I'm told it's coming. > > Seems as if the 29 satellite QSL cards have gone out (at least for > those who requested them). I hope mine is in my mailbox when I get > home! > > 73, > > Paul, N8HM > >> On Tue, Mar 31, 2015 at 5:55 PM, John Geiger wrote: >> None of my HF QSOs with K1N have been on LOTW yet. What does one have to do >> to get a confirmation? >> >> John AF5CC >> >>> On Tue, Mar 31, 2015 at 1:14 PM, K3SV wrote: >>> >>> Whoop whoop! >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> Sent from my iPad >>> _______________________________________________ >>> Sent via AMSAT-BB at 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://amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb >> _______________________________________________ >> Sent via AMSAT-BB at 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://amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb > > > ------------------------------ > > Message: 10 > Date: Tue, 31 Mar 2015 19:04:09 -0700 > From: Kevin Schuchmann > To: amsat-bb at amsat.org > Subject: Re: [amsat-bb] LVBTracker issue and minor SatPC32 glitch > Message-ID: <551B5219.4080002 at comcast.net> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset=windows-1252; format=flowed > > Jeff, > I have the same setup without the issues except that satpc32 needs to > be started last which makes sense because otherwise it will complain > about com ports not there. > > I'm wondering if you have ever watched the com ports carefully, > windows loves to move things around so when you turn on the 9100 first > is it grabbing the usual lvb port? so the lvb gets what was the 9100 > port? so instead of a simple w035 090 command the lvb is seeing > \$FEFE7CE01A05005603FD\$FEFE7CE01C0001FD\w10 or some other string of > 9100 setup/frequency command from satpc32 and all that crud blows it's > mind requiring you to reset the LVB? > > Just a thought... > > 73 Kevin WA6FWF > > >> On 3/31/2015 2:57 PM, kb2m at arrl.net wrote: >> Does anyone have this issue, >> >> I have to turn my sat system on in a certain sequence. >> >> >> >> 1. Turn on the LVBTracker. >> >> 2. Turn on the 9100. >> >> 3. Start SatPC32. >> >> >> >> Today I had a visitor in my shack who turned the Yaesu 5500 on first causing >> the LVB issue, so don't just say 'don't do that' J. >> >> >> >> If I turn on the 9100 before the LVBTracker I get a memory error on the >> LVBTracker and have to do a re-calibrate, a real pain if you're trying to >> work a bird that's already up. If I run SatPC32 before I turn on the radio I >> get a SatPC32 error that could be a little easier to resolve then it is. I >> would like to see a de-select, select sequence of the cat control to acquire >> the radio instead of a SatPC32 reboot, sometimes with a task manager assist >> in Win7 to halt the rotor >> >> serverSDX. I have no idea what would cause the LVB to behave in this >> manner. Anyone have the LVB issue? Any solutions? >> >> >> >> 73 Jeff kb2m >> >> _______________________________________________ >> Sent via AMSAT-BB at 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://amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb > > > > ------------------------------ > > Message: 11 > Date: Wed, 1 Apr 2015 09:43:50 -0400 > From: > To: > Subject: Re: [amsat-bb] LVBTracker issue and minor SatPC32 glitch > Message-ID: <01cf01d06c81$e34c8c10$a9e5a430$@net> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii" > > Kevin, > The 9100 always uses the same comports, the LVB also the same. After I get > the memory error the calibration is then off in the LVB, at least 10 > degrees, usually more. I can, to save the pass look out the window at the > antenna and come up with approximate az el offsets to get me through the > pass. I can live with this issue of turning on the LVB first, I just thought > it should be fixable. > The SatPC32 issue I brought up is also a minor inconvenience. But, I use my > 9100 with DXLab and SatPC32. With DX lab all I have to do is de-select the > 9100 while I'm using it with SatPC32. When I want to use the 9100 for PSK31 > or other data modes It's a simple 9100 2 menu change, and selecting the 9100 > in DXLab commander. I work the data modes, and when done I simply deselect. > I then have to bring up SatPC32 as it would lose the 9100 in the process. It > would be great if SatPC32 acted as nicely as DXLab commander :D > I hope I made this clear, but I'm in the middle of moving to Florida in 2 > days and don't have time to elaborate any more. In a few months I plan on > getting on the birds from down there also, maintaining two sat stations one > here and one in Florida. So I wanted to try and resolve some of these nits. > I already have a second LVB that I built from a kit that I will be using > down there when I get setup, along with a TS-2000.I need to yet buy the > rotor, pre amps, and antennas. I'm thinking the new M2 LEO set will get > under the zoning boards radar nicely. > > 73 Jeff kb2m > > > > > -----Original Message----- > From: AMSAT-BB [mailto:amsat-bb-bounces at amsat.org] On Behalf Of Kevin > Schuchmann > Sent: Tuesday, March 31, 2015 22:04 PM > To: amsat-bb at amsat.org > Subject: Re: [amsat-bb] LVBTracker issue and minor SatPC32 glitch > > Jeff, > I have the same setup without the issues except that satpc32 needs to be > started last which makes sense because otherwise it will complain about com > ports not there. > > I'm wondering if you have ever watched the com ports carefully, windows > loves to move things around so when you turn on the 9100 first is it > grabbing the usual lvb port? so the lvb gets what was the 9100 port? so > instead of a simple w035 090 command the lvb is seeing > \$FEFE7CE01A05005603FD\$FEFE7CE01C0001FD\w10 or some other string of > 9100 setup/frequency command from satpc32 and all that crud blows it's mind > requiring you to reset the LVB? > > Just a thought... > > 73 Kevin WA6FWF > > >> On 3/31/2015 2:57 PM, kb2m at arrl.net wrote: >> Does anyone have this issue, >> >> I have to turn my sat system on in a certain sequence. >> >> >> >> 1. Turn on the LVBTracker. >> >> 2. Turn on the 9100. >> >> 3. Start SatPC32. >> >> >> >> Today I had a visitor in my shack who turned the Yaesu 5500 on first >> causing the LVB issue, so don't just say 'don't do that' J. >> >> >> >> If I turn on the 9100 before the LVBTracker I get a memory error on >> the LVBTracker and have to do a re-calibrate, a real pain if you're >> trying to work a bird that's already up. If I run SatPC32 before I >> turn on the radio I get a SatPC32 error that could be a little easier >> to resolve then it is. I would like to see a de-select, select >> sequence of the cat control to acquire the radio instead of a SatPC32 >> reboot, sometimes with a task manager assist in Win7 to halt the rotor >> >> serverSDX. I have no idea what would cause the LVB to behave in this >> manner. Anyone have the LVB issue? Any solutions? >> >> >> >> 73 Jeff kb2m > > > > ------------------------------ > > Message: 12 > Date: Wed, 1 Apr 2015 10:06:37 -0700 > From: "Patrick STODDARD (WD9EWK/VA7EWK)" > To: "amsat-bb at amsat.org" > Subject: [amsat-bb] AMSAT/satellite presentation in Long Beach CA, > Friday (3 April) evening > Message-ID: > > Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1 > > Hi! > > On Friday, I will be in Long Beach to give a presentation about amateur > satellites and AMSAT for the Associated Radio Amateurs of Long Beach, during > their regular monthly meeting at 7pm. I thank Endaf Buckley KG6FIY and the > club for inviting me to give this presentation. Information about the club, > and the meeting site, is at: > > http://www.aralb.org/ > > Before the meeting, I am planning to do demonstrations during FO-29 and > SO-50 passes. There is an FO-29 pass around 6.06pm (0106 UTC), followed by > an SO-50 pass around 6.20pm (0120 UTC). The footprint during the FO-29 pass > covers the west coast, and for the SO-50 pass the satellite will swing around > from the southwest to the north. If you hear WD9EWK on either of these > passes, please call and join in the fun. The meeting site is in grid DM03. > > 73! > > > > > Patrick WD9EWK/VA7EWK > http://www.wd9ewk.net/ > Twitter: @WD9EWK > > > ------------------------------ > > Message: 13 > Date: Wed, 1 Apr 2015 10:36:35 -0700 > From: "Patrick STODDARD (WD9EWK/VA7EWK)" > To: "amsat-bb at amsat.org" > Subject: [amsat-bb] WD9EWK road trip, Friday through Sunday (3-5 > April) > Message-ID: > > Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1 > > Hi! > > I just posted a message about a presentation I will give in southern > California on Friday evening. In addition to that presentation, I am > planning a road trip that will cover a total of almost 1000 miles in > 3 days - including my drive to that presentation. > > Since I have operated from some of the rarely-heard grids along the > I-10 freeway between Phoenix and Los Angeles recently, I'm not planning > to stop and work passes on Friday morning and early afternoon. If there > are grids along that route that someone needs, I might be able to make > a stop - if there are satellites passing by during that time. The > presentation I'm giving will be in Signal Hill CA, near Long Beach in > grid DM03, where I will be on the air for two passes that evening. > > After the presentation, sometime on Saturday, I will head up the I-15 > freeway to Las Vegas. I don't know exactly when I will start driving > up there. I-15 passes through grids DM14, DM15, DM25, and DM26 on the > way up there. I will keep track of passes, and try to work them during > this drive. > > While in Las Vegas, I plan on operating from the DM25/DM26 grid boundary, > which passes through the south end of the Las Vegas area. I did this on > a couple of road trips back in 2008 and 2009, and - according to the > satellite view from Google Maps - the spot I used then is still available. > I may operate from this spot Saturday night and/or Sunday morning. > > Depending on when I leave Las Vegas Sunday morning, I may be able to stop > at the DM25/DM35 grid boundary in Kingman, Arizona. I may not try to work > every possible pass on Sunday, since I need to get back home and then get > ready for another workweek, but I will keep track of the available passes. > > As with my other road trips, I make use of APRS and Twitter to show where > I'm located and for updates. For APRS, I use WD9EWK-9 as my call sign, and > that would be visible at (among other sites): > > http://aprs.fi/WD9EWK-9 > > My @WD9EWK Twitter feed will have updates, and occasional photos, of my > activities. If you don't use Twitter, you can still see my tweets in a > web browser at: > > http://twitter.com/WD9EWK > > QSOs made during this road trip - including those from the demonstrations > on Friday evening - will be uploaded to Logbook of the World. In addition > to that, I am happy to confirm QSOs by QSL card. Since I'm operating away > from home, I don't normally ask for cards or an SASE when I confirm these > QSOs. Just e-mail me with the QSO details, and I'll send you a card if the > QSO is in my log. > > 73! > > > > > Patrick WD9EWK/VA7EWK > http://www.wd9ewk.net/ > Twitter: @WD9EWK > > > ------------------------------ > > Message: 14 > Date: Wed, 1 Apr 2015 15:07:38 -0400 (GMT-04:00) > From: Andrew Glasbrenner > To: amsat-bb > Subject: [amsat-bb] New RS sat? > Message-ID: > <29829151.1427915258939.JavaMail.root at elwamui-royal.atl.sa.earthlink.net> > > Content-Type: text/plain; charset=UTF-8 > > > > http://space.skyrocket.de/doc_sdat/kosmos-2491.htm > > There may be a new RS sat up there after the most recent Rokot launch. I doubt it has anything close to a transponder, but it might be a good beacon.... > > 73, Drew KO4MA > > > > ------------------------------ > > Message: 15 > Date: Wed, 1 Apr 2015 15:17:42 -0400 > From: Paul Stoetzer > To: Andrew Glasbrenner > Cc: amsat-bb > Subject: Re: [amsat-bb] New RS sat? > Message-ID: > > Content-Type: text/plain; charset=UTF-8 > > 1172km x 1506km, 82.49 degree inclination orbit for Kosmos 2504 > according to this: > http://www.spaceflight101.com/rockot-launch-updates---3-gonets-2015.html > > It would be wonderful if a transponder ever did get launched on one of > these satellites as they seem to go to nice high LEO orbits. > > 73, > > Paul, N8HM > > On Wed, Apr 1, 2015 at 3:07 PM, Andrew Glasbrenner > wrote: >> >> >> http://space.skyrocket.de/doc_sdat/kosmos-2491.htm >> >> There may be a new RS sat up there after the most recent Rokot launch. I doubt it has anything close to a transponder, but it might be a good beacon.... >> >> 73, Drew KO4MA >> >> _______________________________________________ >> Sent via AMSAT-BB at 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://amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb > > > ------------------------------ > > Subject: Digest Footer > > _______________________________________________ > Sent via amsat-bb at 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 member? Join now to support the amateur satellite program! > http://amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb > > ------------------------------ > > End of AMSAT-BB Digest, Vol 10, Issue 100 > ***************************************** From jakewf8s at gmail.com Fri Apr 3 01:44:11 2015 From: jakewf8s at gmail.com (Jacob Tennant) Date: Fri, 03 Apr 2015 01:44:11 +0000 Subject: [amsat-bb] Lost my SatPC32 Registration Code??? Message-ID: My trusty desktop computer has died due to hard drive failure and my saved copy of the Sat32PC registration code is not where I thought it was so I have a smqll question. 1. Is the a file in the current installation that I could copy over to a new installation in lieu of the registration code? Using a external hard drive adapter I can see some of my files, just can't boot from the drive) 2. I figure if I call/email AMSAT that they would send it to me. Jacob Tennant WF8S From seb at wintek.com Fri Apr 3 02:09:59 2015 From: seb at wintek.com (Stephen E. Belter) Date: Thu, 2 Apr 2015 22:09:59 -0400 Subject: [amsat-bb] Lost my SatPC32 Registration Code??? In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: Jacob, I?m sorry, but your timing couldn?t be much worse. Martha (in the AMSAT office) just left on a well deserved vacation. She will be able to help you with the registration key when she returns on April 14th. In the meantime, you could download and install the latest version of SatPC32 from Erich?s website. Or you can copy the programs and configuration files from your old hard drive. If the program comes up in ?Demo? mode, you can still use all of the features of the program. You?ll just need to retype your latitude and longitude each time you start the program. It?s annoying, but not a big deal. That should keep you operating until Martha returns on the 14th. Sorry to hear about the drive failure. 73, Steve N9IP -- Steve Belter, seb at wintek.com On 4/2/15, 9:44 PM, "Jacob Tennant" wrote: >My trusty desktop computer has died due to hard drive failure and my saved >copy of the Sat32PC registration code is not where I thought it was so I >have a smqll question. > >1. Is the a file in the current installation that I could copy over to a >new installation in lieu of the registration code? Using a external hard >drive adapter I can see some of my files, just can't boot from the drive) > >2. I figure if I call/email AMSAT that they would send it to me. > >Jacob Tennant WF8S >_______________________________________________ >Sent via AMSAT-BB at 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://amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb From wa4sca at gmail.com Fri Apr 3 04:12:38 2015 From: wa4sca at gmail.com (Alan) Date: Thu, 2 Apr 2015 23:12:38 -0500 Subject: [amsat-bb] Lost my SatPC32 Registration Code??? In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: <000901d06dc4$6c8d46c0$45a7d440$@GMAIL.COM> Jacob, If you can locate the file DATEN.TXT you can find the registration there. It is probably in your C:\USERS\JACOB\AppData\Roaming\SatPC32 directory. I guessed JACOB, but use whatever you actually use. There is also a backup directory in the Roaming directory which also has it. 73s, Alan WA4SCA <-----Original Message----- References: <000901d06dc4$6c8d46c0$45a7d440$@GMAIL.COM> Message-ID: <551E14F1.7030503@amsat.org> i looked for it just to look for it. found it... you gave the incorrect file name.... USERDATEN.TXT and it contains all my correct information. cool 73...bruce On 4/2/2015 11:12 PM, Alan wrote: > Jacob, > > If you can locate the file DATEN.TXT you can find the registration there. It is probably in your > C:\USERS\JACOB\AppData\Roaming\SatPC32 directory. I guessed JACOB, but use whatever you actually > use. There is also a backup directory in the Roaming directory which also has it. > > 73s, > > Alan > WA4SCA > > > <-----Original Message----- > < > < > <1. Is the a file in the current installation that I could copy over to a > < > <2. I figure if I call/email AMSAT that they would send it to me. > < > <_______________________________________________ > > _______________________________________________ > Sent via AMSAT-BB at 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://amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb > -- Bruce Paige, KK5DO AMSAT Director Contests and Awards ARRL Awards Field Checker (WAS, 5BWAS, VUCC), VE Houston AMSAT Net - Wed 0100z on Echolink - Conference *AMSAT* Also live streaming MP3 at http://www.amsatnet.com Podcast at http://www.amsatnet.com/podcast.xml or iTunes Latest satellite news on the ARRL Audio News http://www.arrl.org AMSAT on Twitter http://www.twitter.com/amsat From m5aka at yahoo.co.uk Fri Apr 3 11:21:26 2015 From: m5aka at yahoo.co.uk (M5AKA) Date: Fri, 3 Apr 2015 11:21:26 +0000 (UTC) Subject: [amsat-bb] Loss of 3400-3410 MHz in Australia Message-ID: <1077890610.6044953.1428060086074.JavaMail.yahoo@mail.yahoo.com> It appears that Australian amateurs will lose access to the 3400-3410 MHz Region 2/3 Amateur Satellite Service allocation. See the ACMA documents referred to at http://www.wia.org.au/newsevents/news/2015/20150314-2/index.php Can any Australian amateurs confirm my interpretation of this ? 73 Trevor M5AKA From wa4sca at gmail.com Fri Apr 3 13:48:02 2015 From: wa4sca at gmail.com (Alan) Date: Fri, 3 Apr 2015 08:48:02 -0500 Subject: [amsat-bb] Lost my SatPC32 Registration Code??? In-Reply-To: <551E14F1.7030503@amsat.org> References: <000901d06dc4$6c8d46c0$45a7d440$@GMAIL.COM> <551E14F1.7030503@amsat.org> Message-ID: <000001d06e14$ceaab680$6c002380$@GMAIL.COM> Bruce, It wasn't wrong; DATEN.TXT is on my computer. I just looked, and so is USERDATEN.TXT. Both copies have exactly the same time stamps in 2011. Hmmmmm? With luck Jacob can find one of them. 73s, Alan WA4SCA <-----Original Message----- Jacob, <> <> If you can locate the file DATEN.TXT you can find the registration there. It is probably in your <> C:\USERS\JACOB\AppData\Roaming\SatPC32 directory. I guessed JACOB, but use whatever you actually <> use. There is also a backup directory in the Roaming directory which also has it. <> <> 73s, <> <> Alan <> WA4SCA <> <> <> <-----Original Message----- <> < <> < <> <1. Is the a file in the current installation that I could copy over to a <> < <> <2. I figure if I call/email AMSAT that they would send it to me. <> < <> <_______________________________________________ <> <> _______________________________________________ <> Sent via AMSAT-BB at 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://amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb <> < < <-- < Good morning, A new page listing upcoming satellite operations is now live on the AMSAT website. The direct link is: http://www.amsat.org/?page_id=3921 It is also accessible from the "Satellite Info" drop down menu at the top of the website. Check it out today as there are some good operations coming up this weekend! Please forward any submissions or corrections to n8hm at arrl.net 73, Paul Stoetzer, N8HM From k8tl at earthlink.net Fri Apr 3 14:25:48 2015 From: k8tl at earthlink.net (Tom Lubbers K8TL) Date: Fri, 3 Apr 2015 10:25:48 -0400 (GMT-04:00) Subject: [amsat-bb] IC-910H for sale. Message-ID: <27559120.1428071148547.JavaMail.root@elwamui-rustique.atl.sa.earthlink.net> My IC-9100 should be delivered any day now. To make room I'll have to sell the old IC-910. The 910 has the 1.2 GHz module and the UT 106 DSP unit. Of course there is the power chord and manual. Will sell to first REASONABLE offer. If none will list on e-bay next week. Contact off page k8tl at amsat.org. Reason for switching, I won the 9100!! PS got my K1N satellite QSL yesterday. Tom K8TL From wageners at gmail.com Fri Apr 3 18:09:34 2015 From: wageners at gmail.com (Stefan Wagener) Date: Fri, 3 Apr 2015 13:09:34 -0500 Subject: [amsat-bb] Rare FT-3000M for sale! Message-ID: I am selling a Yaesu FT-3000M mobile Yaesu radio. This is the full duplex 70W version with 2m TX and 70 RX. Great SO-50 mobile radio. Comes in original box, with manual. mic, mounting bracket, screws etc. Looks like new but is used! Will consider any reasonable offers. Shipping is $50 to the US. Paypal or MO okay. 73, Stefan VE4NSA From mccardelm at gmail.com Sun Apr 5 00:41:12 2015 From: mccardelm at gmail.com (E.Mike McCardel) Date: Sat, 4 Apr 2015 20:41:12 -0400 Subject: [amsat-bb] ANS-095 AMSAT News Service Weekly Bulletins Message-ID: AMSAT NEWS SERVICE ANS-095 The AMSAT News Service bulletins are a free, weekly news and infor- mation service of AMSAT North America, The Radio Amateur Satellite Corporation. ANS publishes news related to Amateur Radio in Space including reports on the activities of a worldwide group of Amateur Radio operators who share an active interest in designing, building, launching and communicating through analog and digital Amateur Radio satellites. The news feed on http://www.amsat.org publishes news of Amateur Radio in Space as soon as our volunteers can post it. Please send any amateur satellite news or reports to: ans-editor at amsat.org. In this edition: * AMSAT Plans Dayton Rollout for 2015 "Getting Started" Satellite Book * TAPR/AMSAT Joint Hamvention Banquet Will be on May 15 * March/April Edition of the AMSAT Journal Sent to Printers * LibreCube Open Source CubeSat Projects * AMSAT-SM Announces Committee for 2015-2016 * ISS Slow Scan TV Expected Weekend of April 11 * GRACE mission P-PODs including Fox-1A were integrated in the NPSCuL * Wisconsin Balloon Launch Includes 2M Voice Beacon * Student Spaceflight Experiments Program -- Mission 9 to the International Space Station * 21st Century Teacher Academy * US ARISS School Proposal Window Closes in 10 Days * ARISS News * Satellite Shorts From All Over SB SAT @ AMSAT $ANS-095.01 ANS-095 AMSAT News Service Weekly Bulletins AMSAT News Service Bulletin 095.01 >From AMSAT HQ KENSINGTON, MD. DATE April 5, 2015 To All RADIO AMATEURS BID: $ANS-095.01 AMSAT Plans Dayton Rollout for 2015 "Getting Started" Satellite Book Gould Smith's book, "Getting Started With Amateur Satellites", is being updated to tell you all about how you can get ready to operate through the Fox-1 satellites launching later this year. Additional chapters in the book tell you about tracking software, orbital mechanics, antennas, radios, Doppler tuning, and operating techniques. Chapters are also being added to tell you about the new satellites soon becoming available for amateur radio. Going beyond brief descriptions in hamfest flyers, this book will provide a complete reference for new satellite users to assemble a basic station and to make your first satellite contacts. Also this book you will teach you how to incrementally upgrade your initial FM satellite station, time and budget permitting, to include automated tracking as well as operating through the CW/SSB linear passband satellites. A companion Fox-1A reference sheet is also being planned for release at Dayton. This will be made available for AMSAT's FieldOps team for distribution at hamfests and satellite operating demonstrations. Watch for the 2015 "Getting Started With Amateur Satellites" book and reference sheet at the AMSAT booth at the Dayton Hamvention. The book will also be available in the AMSAT Store shortly after Dayton: http://store.amsat.org/catalog/ [ANS thanks the AMSAT Office for the above information] --------------------------------------------------------------------- TAPR/AMSAT Joint Hamvention Banquet Will be on May 15 Join us at the Dayton Hamvention this year for the TAPR/AMSAT Banquet on Friday evening, May 15. Doors open at 1830 for a cash bar, with buffet dinner served at 1900. Reservations must be made in advance in the AMSAT Store: http://store.amsat.org/catalog/product_info.php?products_id=88 with the cost of $35 per person. Tickets will not be sold at Dayton. Tickets purchased online may be picked up at the AMSAT booth (433- 435, 444-446). Orders must be placed by 1800 EDT, Tuesday, May 12th. No exceptions. Come hungry and loosen your belt a notch. The dinner menu includes: + Choice of entree: o Prime Rib of Beef o Chicken Piccata with Lemon Caper Sauce o Medallions of Grilled Pork Tenderloin + Fresh Mashed Potatoes + Wild Rice Pilaf with Pecans and Apricots + Fresh Garden Tossed Salad + Rolls + Assorted Cakes and Cheesecakes + Coffee and Ice Tea + There will be a cash bar serving beer, wine, and mixed drinks. Watch for the upcoming announcement of this year's after dinner speaker. The dinner will be held at: Jefferson Room The Kohler Presidential Banquet Center 4548 Presidential Way Kettering, OH 45429 [ANS thanks the AMSAT Dayton Hamvention Posse for the above information] --------------------------------------------------------------------- March/April Edition of the AMSAT Journal Sent to Printers March/April edition of the AMSAT Journal was sent to the printers March 31. Editor JoAnne Maenpaa, K9JKM, Would like to thank Bernhard, VA6BMJ; Douglas, KA2UPW/5; James, K3JPH; and Joe, KB6IGK, for their help on getting this issue ready. Contents include + AMSAT Announcements - Board of Directors Nominations Notice + Apogee View Barry Baines, WD4ASW + Amateur Satellites at Anchorage Engineer's Week Craig Bledsoe. KL4E + Pairing SDR dongles with smaller Windows 8.1 tablets Patrick Stoddard WD9EWK + The Gizmo Revisited Art Payne VE3NGF + AMSAT Field Day + The Satellite Attitude Manipulating System (SAMS) Prototype Mark Spencer WA8SME + AMSAT Nets Keith Pugh W5IU + IARU: 29 MHz Uplinks Ray Soifer W2RS + AMSAT Engineering Update Jerry Buxton N?JY + ARISS SSTV Results + AMSAT at the HamCation + AMSAT and University of Iowa Partner on Scientific Payload for Fox-1D + Orbital Debrief for March/April 2015 Paul Stoetzer N8HM + Minutes of the 2014 AMSAT-NA Board of Directors Meeting [ANS thanks JoAnne K9JKM for the above information] --------------------------------------------------------------------- LibreCube Open Source CubeSat Projects Those of you interested in open source may want to have a look at www.librecube.net where you will find a number of common CubeSat products available for you. You may freely modify, produce, improve, and share them. Please read the included license files for details. They are hosted by LibreCube, a non-profit initiative that has the objective to promote open source CubeSat design and foster collaboration among the CubeSat community. Your Feedback is most welcome. [ANS thanks LibreCube and the CubeSat mailing list for the above information] --------------------------------------------------------------------- AMSAT-SM Announces Committee for 2015-2016 AMSAT-SM Committee for 2015-2016 has been announced Chairman Hakan - SM7WSJ Secretary Lars - SM0TGU Treasurer Kim - SM1TDX. At the moment AMSAT-SM has 148 members but only a few are active via satellite. But, we are still alive and we are very active with news on our website and Twitter. AMSAT-SM is the Swedish section of AMSAT with aprox 150 members (2015). One of our objectives is to inform Swedish hams about the fun with amateur satellites! Not many SM hams are active via satellite at the moment. With the help from our swedish webpage and HF-net we hope that more swedish hams should be using amateur satellites. The AMSAT-SM annual meeting is held every spring. We run a HF-net on 80 meters every Sunday with lots of news about satellites and space. AMSAT-SM website http://www.amsat.se/ English language website http://www.amsat.se/english-info/ AMSAT-SM is using the Internet homepage for members information and news. You can find articles, news, links and lots of more information about satellites. The large main page is only in Swedish because there are allready a lot of good sites about amateur satellites in english. We provide the following information: FAQ and technical page New amateur satellites update Latest telemetry from several microsats A news service on the homepage called e-Journal Active on Twitter, Facebook and Youtube. See links on right frame on webpage. AMSAT-SM has a mailing list (just like the AMSAT-BB list) that was started in 1998. Most of the mail are in swedish, but you are welcome to subscribe. Send an e-mail to: amsat-sm-subscribe at yahoogroups.co.uk Contact: You can reach AMSAT-SM at: AMSAT-SM c/o Lars Thunberg Revirv?gen 17 192 73 Sollentuna Sweden E-mail: info at amsat.se English website http://www.amsat.se/english-info/ [ANS thanks Lars Thunberg SM0TGU and AMSAT-SM for the above information] --------------------------------------------------------------------- ISS Slow Scan TV Expected Weekend of April 11 In commemoration of the 54th anniversary of the first human spaceflight by Yuri Gagarin which took place on April 12, 1961, the Russian Federal Space Agency (Roscosmos) announced that SSTV activity will take place from the ISS. As with similar to events this past winter the images can be captured on 145.800 MHz FM using SSTV mode PD180. Those capturing images are encouraged to upload them to http://www.spaceflightsoftware.com/ARISS_SSTV/submit.php Uploaded images may be viewed at http://www.spaceflightsoftware.com/ARISS_SSTV/ Please be advised that situational demands on crew time could result in postponement or cancellation of any ARISS activity. Please pay attention to the possibility of any change in scheduling. [ANS thanks ARISS for the above information] --------------------------------------------------------------------- GRACE mission P-PODs including Fox-1A were integrated in the NPSCuL UPDATE - The P-PODs were delivered to Naval Postgraduate School this week and have been integrated in the NPSCuL. The video linked below was provided to all of the GRACE mission CubeSat teams by Justin Foley of Cal Poly. Justin says "A few years back we put together a video that outlines the process we go through to get CubeSats on the Atlas V. This video follows the payload we put on NROL-36, aka OUTSat, which launched from VAFB and carried 11 cubes. The process is very similar to what your satellites are going through now." https://youtu.be/6OMT493w29M Photos of the P-POD integration in the Cal Poly clean room, which is where this video begins the story, can be viewed at http://www.amsat.org/. The last two CubeSats were integrated in their P-POD March 26. All of the P-PODs then head up to the Naval Postgraduate School next week for integration in the NPSCuL and acceptance testing, and then be sent on to Vandenberg (cue video) - [ANS Thanks to Justin D. Foley for the YouTube video link and AMSAT for the above information] --------------------------------------------------------------------- Wisconsin Balloon Launch Includes 2M Voice Beacon Wisconsin HAB is doing our second launch, which is participating as part of the Global Balloon Space Challenge. Date: 4/18/2015 Time: 8:00 AM CDT Setup, 9:00 AM CDT Launch If you want to see it in person, EVERYONE is welcome to stop out and watch. It's at a park so there's lots of room. Join us! Highland Village Park, located at 755 N Park St, Highland, WI 53543 (about 1 hour West of Madison, WI) If you can't make it in-person, watch it LIVE on YouTube. That's right, we will be streaming LIVE on YouTube @ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Uvs2jdcJdek If you're into amateur radio, you can monitor our chase & tracking at FM38 http://www.fm38.org/tiki-index.php. Additionally, we will be transmitting a voice beacon on 146.430 MHz and using Simplex @ 146.550 Mhz during the recovery effort. If you are a visual person and want to follow the balloon via Google Maps, you can visit http://aprs.fi/. Additionally, we will be updating Facebook and tweeting @WisconsinHAB https://twitter.com/WisconsinHAB/ [ANS thanks Wisconsin High Altitude Ballooning and the Balloon_Sked at yahoogroups.com mailing list for the above information] --------------------------------------------------------------------- Student Spaceflight Experiments Program -- Mission 9 to the International Space Station The National Center for Earth and Space Science Education and the Arthur C. Clarke Institute for Space Education, in partnership with NanoRacks LLC, announce an authentic science, technology, engineering and mathematics, or STEM, opportunity for school districts across the U.S. and space station partner nations. The newest flight opportunity, Mission 9 to the International Space Station, or ISS, gives students across a community the ability to design and propose real experiments to fly in low-Earth orbit on the ISS. This opportunity is part of the Student Spaceflight Experiments Program, or SSEP. Each participating community will receive a real microgravity research minilaboratory capable of supporting a single microgravity experiment and all launch services to fly the minilab to the space station in spring 2016 and return it to Earth. An experiment design competition in each community -- engaging typically 300+ students -- allows student teams to design and propose real experiments vying for their community's reserved minilab. Content resources for teachers and students support foundational instruction on science in microgravity and experimental design. Additional SSEP programming leverages the experiment design competition to engage the community, embracing a learning community model for STEM education. This competition is open to students in grades 5-12 and college. Informal education groups and organizations are also encouraged to participate. Interested communities must inquire about the program no later than April 30, 2015. The National Center for Earth and Space Science Education is available to help interested communities in the U.S. secure the needed funding. To learn more about this opportunity, visit the SSEP Mission 9 to International Space Station National Announcement of Opportunity at http://tinyurl.com/ANS095-New-Flight-Opp. SSEP is enabled through a strategic partnership with NanoRacks LLC working with NASA under a Space Act Agreement as part of the utilization of the International Space Station as a national laboratory. The Center for the Advancement of Science in Space (http://www.iss-casis.org/) is a national partner on SSEP. To view a list of all SSEP national partners, visit http://ssep.ncesse.org/national-partners/. If you have any questions about this opportunity, please email SSEP National Program Director Jeff Goldstein at jeffgoldstein at ncesse.org. [ANS thanks NASA Education Express Message -- April 2, 2015 for the above information] --------------------------------------------------------------------- 21st Century Teacher Academy The 21st Century Teacher Academy, or 21CTA, is a unique educator professional development workshop opportunity for K-12 educators. The workshop is designed to immerse teachers in the best practices and methodologies to develope and implement real-world, project based learning, or PBL, curriculum using NASA's missions. 21CTA is sponsored by the Office of Education and Public Outreach at NASA's Ames Research Center, and funded by NASA's Aeronautics Research Mission Directorate. 21CTA is a two-week workshop held July 8-22, 2015. The workshop will be led by content experts, PBL experts, technical subject matter experts and a master teacher. The workshop will take place at NASA's Ames Research Center in Moffett Field, California. Attendees will receive a $4,500 stipend. Teacher teams are highly encouraged! Applications are due April 30, 2015. Interested K-12 educators should apply through NASA's One-Stop Shopping Initiative website at http://go.nasa.gov/1ECJ0kz. If you have questions about the 21st Century Teacher Academy, please email ARC-TeacherAcademy at mail.nasa.gov. [ANS thanks NASA Education Express Message -- April 2, 2015 for the above information] --------------------------------------------------------------------- US ARISS School Proposal Window Closes in 10 Days ARISS is now accepting proposals for U.S. schools wishing to schedule contacts between their students and the International Space Station for the next cycle. Details on submitting proposals can be found below in the attached ARRL News Release. Message to US Educators Amateur Radio on the International Space Station Contact Opportunity Call for Proposals Proposal Window February 15 - April 15, 2015 The Amateur Radio on the International Space Station (ARISS) Program is seeking formal and informal education institutions and organizations, individually or working together, to host an Amateur Radio contact with a crew member on board the ISS. ARISS anticipates that the contact would be held between *January 1, 2016 and June 30, 2016*. Crew scheduling and ISS orbits will determine the exact contact dates. To maximize these radio contact opportunities, ARISS is looking for organizations that will draw large numbers of participants and integrate the contact into a well-developed education plan. The deadline to submit a proposal is April 15, 2015. Proposal information and documents can be found at www.arrl.org/hosting-an-ariss-contact. The Opportunity Crew members aboard the International Space Station will participate in scheduled Amateur Radio contacts. These radio contacts are approximately 10 minutes in length and allow students and educators to interact with the astronauts through a question-and-answer session. An ARISS contact is a voice-only communication opportunity via Amateur Radio between astronauts and cosmonauts aboard the space station and classrooms and communities. ARISS contacts afford education audiences the opportunity to learn firsthand from astronauts what it is like to live and work in space and to learn about space research conducted on the ISS. Students also will have an opportunity to learn about satellite communication, wireless technology, and radio science. Because of the nature of human spaceflight and the complexity of scheduling activities aboard the ISS, organizations must demonstrate flexibility to accommodate changes in contact dates and times. Amateur Radio organizations around the world, NASA, and space agencies in Russia, Canada, Japan and Europe sponsor this educational opportunity by providing the equipment and operational support to enable direct communication between crew on the ISS and students around the world via Amateur Radio. In the US, the program is managed by AMSAT (Radio Amateur Satellite Corporation) and ARRL (American Radio Relay League) in partnership with NASA. More Information Interested parties can find more information about the program at www.ariss.org and www.arrl.org/ARISS. For proposal information and more details such as expectations, proposal guidelines and proposal form, and dates and times of Information Sessions go to www.arrl.org/hosting-an-ariss-contact. Please direct any questions to ariss at arrl.org. [ANS thanks ARISS for the above information] --------------------------------------------------------------------- ARISS News + A Successful contact was made between CEPES, Jodoigne, Belgium and Astronaut Samantha Cristoforetti IZ?UDF using NA1SS The contact began 04-01 09:20 UTC and lasted about nine and a half minutes. Contact was telebridged via K6DUE. ARISS Mentor was ON4WF. + A Successful contact was made between Mimar Sinan ?zel Okullari, Istanbul, Turkey and Samantha Cristoforetti IZ?UDF using NA1SS The contact began 04-01 09:20 UTC and lasted about nine and a half minutes. Contact was telebridged via K6DUE. ARISS Mentor was ON4WF. >From 2015-05-11 to 2015-06-14, there will be no US Operational Segment (USOS) hams on board ISS. So any schools contacts during this period will be conducted by the ARISS Russia team. [ANS thanks ARISS, Charlie AJ9N and David AA4KN for the above information] --------------------------------------------------------------------- Satellite Shorts From All Over Links to ISS and SSTV Related Links as Reported by AMSAT-UK.ORG ISS Fan Club - Tracking / Predictions http://www.issfanclub.com/ Free MMSSTV Slow Scan TV software http://hamsoft.ca/pages/mmsstv.php iOS SSTV App https://itunes.apple.com/gb/app/sstv/id387910013 For more on Slow Scan Television SSTV, see this article SSTV - The Basics http://www.essexham.co.uk/sstv-the-basics How to be successful with the ISS Slow Scan Television (SSTV) imaging system http://www.marexmg.org/fileshtml/howtoisssstv.html IZ8BLY Vox Recoder, enables you to record the signals from the ISS on 145.800 MHz while you're away at work http://antoninoporcino.xoom.it/VoxRecorder/ ARISS Slow Scan TV (SSTV) Blog and Gallery http://ariss-sstv.blogspot.co.uk/ Information on the MAI-75 SSTV experiment http://www.energia.ru/eng/iss/researches/education-26.html Video showing reception of SSTV using the FUNcube Dongle Pro SDR and SDR-RADIO going into Virtual Audio Cable (VAC) then to MMSSTV software https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K6MOrX9iZCk ISS SSTV received online with SUWS WebSDR http://amsat-uk.org/2014/09/06/iss-sstv-on-suws-websdr/ [ANS thanks AMSAT-UK for the above information] --------------------------------------------------------------------- /EX In addition to regular membership, AMSAT offers membership in the President's Club. Members of the President's Club, as sustaining donors to AMSAT Project Funds, will be eligible to receive addi- tional benefits. Application forms are available from the AMSAT Office. Primary and secondary school students are eligible for membership at one-half the standard yearly rate. Post-secondary school students enrolled in at least half time status shall be eligible for the stu- dent rate for a maximum of 6 post-secondary years in this status. Contact Martha at the AMSAT Office for additional student membership information. 73, This week's ANS Editor, EMike McCardel, KC8YLD kc8yld at amsat dot org From johnbrier at gmail.com Sun Apr 5 13:09:34 2015 From: johnbrier at gmail.com (John Brier) Date: Sun, 5 Apr 2015 09:09:34 -0400 Subject: [amsat-bb] ISS Voice Reception Videos, and Trying To Make Contact Message-ID: Hi folks, A year ago I recorded what has become a relatively popular video on YouTube of a conversation between a Virginia school and Astronaut Mike Hopkins: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1_SvIVRv-Ok I thought it wasn't common for the ISS to become active for unscheduled contacts, but today I am learning that is not true, they are randomly on the air. My first attempt at contacting them was an early morning pass on April 1st (5:30am local, 0930 UTC). I recorded a woman in the ISS talking about floating in space and such, but I had some interference/intermod and was never able to make contact. Any idea who this is? Does anyone know who she was talking to? It seemed like a conversation with only one other person. Man I wish I could have been that person! haha. Any other advice on making contact would be appreciated. I will be trying to make contact again this evening. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HlQlYfInMS4 John Brier, KG4AKV, Raleigh, North Carolina From wa4hfn at comcast.net Sun Apr 5 13:49:38 2015 From: wa4hfn at comcast.net (wa4hfn at comcast.net) Date: Sun, 5 Apr 2015 13:49:38 +0000 (UTC) Subject: [amsat-bb] Memphis Hamfest Home of the 5 in em55 award In-Reply-To: <705044797.21488570.1428241316965.JavaMail.zimbra@comcast.net> Message-ID: <885624210.21492160.1428241778246.JavaMail.zimbra@comcast.net> Star Comm Group will setup and promote Amsat at the Memphis Free fest 11 April 2015 WA4NVM Rick and WA4HFN Damon will be manning the booth . We were hoping for a good satellite pass ,but I don't think there will be one . We plan on having a station setup anyway. www.statcommgroup.org WA4HFN Damon em55 From wa4hfn at comcast.net Sun Apr 5 13:59:01 2015 From: wa4hfn at comcast.net (wa4hfn at comcast.net) Date: Sun, 5 Apr 2015 13:59:01 +0000 (UTC) Subject: [amsat-bb] Memphis Hamfest In-Reply-To: <1186873277.21495521.1428242249819.JavaMail.zimbra@comcast.net> Message-ID: <1437957224.21496016.1428242341247.JavaMail.zimbra@comcast.net> Made a typo on the web site should have read www.starcommgroup.org sorry going blind here WA4HFN Damon em55 From johnbrier at gmail.com Sun Apr 5 14:19:10 2015 From: johnbrier at gmail.com (John Brier) Date: Sun, 5 Apr 2015 10:19:10 -0400 Subject: [amsat-bb] ISS Voice Reception Videos, and Trying To Make Contact In-Reply-To: <58D48A6D-3EA8-4C92-AE09-75218FEB308E@verizon.net> References: <58D48A6D-3EA8-4C92-AE09-75218FEB308E@verizon.net> Message-ID: Thank you Dave, someone else pointed me to ANS-095 posted earlier this day. Under ARISS News: + A Successful contact was made between CEPES, Jodoigne, Belgium and Astronaut Samantha Cristoforetti IZ?UDF using NA1SS The contact began 04-01 09:20 UTC and lasted about nine and a half minutes. Contact was telebridged via K6DUE. ARISS Mentor was ON4WF. Another provided even more detail from http://www.ariss.org/news.html: A telebridge contact with students at CEPES, Jodoigne, Belgium, and with students at Mimar Sinan ?zel Okullar ?, ?stanbul,Turkey, via K6DUE was successful Wed 2015-04-01 09:20:45 UTC 49 deg. Astronaut Samantha Cristoforetti, IZ?UDF answered 16 questions alternating between students in Istanbul and Jodoigne. CEPES School Cepes is situated in Jodoigne, a city in the French speaking region of Belgium. It is a secundary school with 810 students. The students participating in the ARISS project specialize in Sciences, Mathematics, Languages and Human Sciences. They are 15 -20 years old. During this school year, the curriculum is oriented to the ARISS contact : - Movements of the Earth and planets - Acquisition of scientific vocabulary - Studies of volumes and surfaces - Graphic studies - Use of instruments and techniques in model building - Study of the concept of scale and scaling in model building - Electricity: electrical systems - Read a map, compass rose, latitude, longitude - The effect of weightlessness on the human body - Translation of ARISS contact questions from French into English Mimar Sinan Collage Mimar Sinan College is situated in Istanbul, Turkey. The students prepared the questions after they learned about the ISS during science lessons.They also watched videos of astronauts working in the ISS. I am again disappointed to learn that random unscheduled contacts are still uncommon, but I am glad to learn more about this. I saw a video from the last year where someone made a random contact. I even asked in the youtube comments if it was unscheduled and the ham confirmed it. It was during an ARRL National Centennial Convention: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yoFbhPXsUx0 On Sun, Apr 5, 2015 at 9:53 AM, Dave Taylor wrote: > What you heard was a scheduled ARISS contact: Samantha Cristoforetti IZ?UDF aboard ISS was answering students questions for two schools in Belgium and Turkey. This was a telebridge (a.k.a phone patch) via K6DUE in Maryland, which is why you were able to hear the downlink. > > You are correct that unscheduled contacts with ISS are uncommon. I have not heard reports of the current crew making random contacts over the US. However, ARISS contacts are frequently audible here. They are announced on this list and elsewhere, and you can find the questions to be asked in some of the announcements and posted on the ariss.org site. It?s always interesting to listen in. > > Dave, W8AAS > > >> On Apr 5, 2015, at 9:09 AM, John Brier wrote: >> >> Hi folks, A year ago I recorded what has become a relatively popular >> video on YouTube of a conversation between a Virginia school and >> Astronaut Mike Hopkins: >> >> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1_SvIVRv-Ok >> >> I thought it wasn't common for the ISS to become active for >> unscheduled contacts, but today I am learning that is not true, they >> are randomly on the air. My first attempt at contacting them was an >> early morning pass on April 1st (5:30am local, 0930 UTC). I recorded a >> woman in the ISS talking about floating in space and such, but I had >> some interference/intermod and was never able to make contact. Any >> idea who this is? Does anyone know who she was talking to? It seemed >> like a conversation with only one other person. Man I wish I could >> have been that person! haha. Any other advice on making contact would >> be appreciated. I will be trying to make contact again this evening. >> >> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HlQlYfInMS4 >> >> John Brier, KG4AKV, Raleigh, North Carolina >> _______________________________________________ >> Sent via AMSAT-BB at 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://amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb > From dave.w8aas at verizon.net Sun Apr 5 13:53:24 2015 From: dave.w8aas at verizon.net (Dave Taylor) Date: Sun, 05 Apr 2015 09:53:24 -0400 Subject: [amsat-bb] ISS Voice Reception Videos, and Trying To Make Contact In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: <58D48A6D-3EA8-4C92-AE09-75218FEB308E@verizon.net> What you heard was a scheduled ARISS contact: Samantha Cristoforetti IZ?UDF aboard ISS was answering students questions for two schools in Belgium and Turkey. This was a telebridge (a.k.a phone patch) via K6DUE in Maryland, which is why you were able to hear the downlink. You are correct that unscheduled contacts with ISS are uncommon. I have not heard reports of the current crew making random contacts over the US. However, ARISS contacts are frequently audible here. They are announced on this list and elsewhere, and you can find the questions to be asked in some of the announcements and posted on the ariss.org site. It?s always interesting to listen in. Dave, W8AAS > On Apr 5, 2015, at 9:09 AM, John Brier wrote: > > Hi folks, A year ago I recorded what has become a relatively popular > video on YouTube of a conversation between a Virginia school and > Astronaut Mike Hopkins: > > https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1_SvIVRv-Ok > > I thought it wasn't common for the ISS to become active for > unscheduled contacts, but today I am learning that is not true, they > are randomly on the air. My first attempt at contacting them was an > early morning pass on April 1st (5:30am local, 0930 UTC). I recorded a > woman in the ISS talking about floating in space and such, but I had > some interference/intermod and was never able to make contact. Any > idea who this is? Does anyone know who she was talking to? It seemed > like a conversation with only one other person. Man I wish I could > have been that person! haha. Any other advice on making contact would > be appreciated. I will be trying to make contact again this evening. > > https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HlQlYfInMS4 > > John Brier, KG4AKV, Raleigh, North Carolina > _______________________________________________ > Sent via AMSAT-BB at 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://amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb From clintbradford at mac.com Sun Apr 5 17:08:32 2015 From: clintbradford at mac.com (Clint Bradford) Date: Sun, 05 Apr 2015 10:08:32 -0700 Subject: [amsat-bb] ISS Contacts Message-ID: <05E73A4B-C0B0-493C-83DC-DF4E720C214C@mac.com> >> ... I am again disappointed to learn that random unscheduled contacts are still uncommon ... Well, the astronauts are quite busy up there ... (grin) That is what makes the scheduled amateur radio time so exciting - like last Field Day when we were able to make voice contacts ... Heck, I used just two Watts and a handheld tape measure beam for my contact ... http://www.work-sat.com/ISS-062814.html And, of course, monitoring hams should never try to interrupt or contact during any of the scheduled ARISS contacts. Watch issfanclub.com, amsat-uk.org, and amsat.org for announcements of possible "windows" of opportunities! Clint Bradford K6LCS http://www.iss-flabob.com From clintbradford at mac.com Sun Apr 5 17:15:29 2015 From: clintbradford at mac.com (Clint Bradford) Date: Sun, 05 Apr 2015 10:15:29 -0700 Subject: [amsat-bb] ISS SSTV April 11 - Again! Message-ID: <9FAB8642-D11C-40F2-84D0-BC4E1F2A8B7D@mac.com> Do not forget next weekend's planned transmitted SSTV images from the ISS project! At 25W or so, you will he hearing the ISS from very low elevations as you record the 183-second broadcasted images. Recording and decoding these can be as easy as holding your HT's spear close to your iOS device! Details at ... http://amsat-uk.org/2015/03/31/iss-sstv/ Clint K6LCS From john at papays.com Sun Apr 5 18:28:38 2015 From: john at papays.com (John Papay) Date: Sun, 05 Apr 2015 14:28:38 -0400 Subject: [amsat-bb] photos from UT1FG/MM Message-ID: <511561.19225.bm@smtp116.sbc.mail.ne1.yahoo.com> Yuri sent some photos of the pilot that gets on the ship out in the ocean and takes it into the Columbia River. They are on my website at: http://www.papays.com/sat There is also a grid map showing grids that several stations have worked him in. He will leave port late Easter Sunday evening or early the next morning. It will take about 6 hours to get out into the ocean and he hopes to be on the satellites Monday afternoon. He may run the -126deg grid line south for several grids. 73, John K8YSE From james at wx4tv.com Sun Apr 5 21:41:08 2015 From: james at wx4tv.com (James Lea - WX4TV) Date: Sun, 5 Apr 2015 17:41:08 -0400 Subject: [amsat-bb] SO-50 Pass over East Coast In-Reply-To: <000001d06e14$ceaab680$6c002380$@GMAIL.COM> References: <000901d06dc4$6c8d46c0$45a7d440$@GMAIL.COM> <551E14F1.7030503@amsat.org> <000001d06e14$ceaab680$6c002380$@GMAIL.COM> Message-ID: Good Evening, My kids, WX4TVJ, WA4BBC, and KM4IPF were all just on SO-50 as it crossed our location in FM16vs at 1715-1726 EDT. Two of them made confirmed contacts with stations (I believe they were KV4VT and WX9X), but Mommy?s phone did not record the QSO?s. If anyone on the list worked any of these kids, would you please confirm here? They want to send you QSL cards. They were using two UV5R?s and an Arrow antenna on one of my TV tripods out in a park near our home. This is the first time they have made satellite contacts with their own equipment. Hope made her first QSO ever as a licensed ham last month on satellite using W4BUE?s station. Zechariah and Faith Hannah also made contacts that day, but this is the first time using their own equipment. Thanks and 73, James Lea, WX4TV From w4cx at bellsouth.net Sun Apr 5 22:42:53 2015 From: w4cx at bellsouth.net (W4CX) Date: Sun, 5 Apr 2015 18:42:53 -0400 Subject: [amsat-bb] Question on G-5500 Control box Message-ID: <000c01d06ff1$db42e460$91c8ad20$@bellsouth.net> When setting the AZ and EL full scale adjustment on the back of my G-5500, I accidentally disturbed the other pots labeled "Out Voltage Adj". The instruction manual doesn't mention these pots and the schematic looks like they set the voltage for the DIN connector feeding my LVB tracker. Looking for advice on how to (re)set these pots correctly. Thanks in advance. Darrell W4CX From kb2m at arrl.net Sun Apr 5 23:54:33 2015 From: kb2m at arrl.net (kb2m at arrl.net) Date: Sun, 5 Apr 2015 19:54:33 -0400 Subject: [amsat-bb] photos from UT1FG/MM In-Reply-To: <511561.19225.bm@smtp116.sbc.mail.ne1.yahoo.com> References: <511561.19225.bm@smtp116.sbc.mail.ne1.yahoo.com> Message-ID: <015301d06ffb$e28780f0$a79682d0$@net> I'm sure a very well compensated pilot also :D 73 JEFF KB2M -----Original Message----- From: AMSAT-BB [mailto:amsat-bb-bounces at amsat.org] On Behalf Of John Papay Sent: Sunday, April 5, 2015 2:29 PM To: amsat-bb at amsat.org Subject: [amsat-bb] photos from UT1FG/MM Yuri sent some photos of the pilot that gets on the ship out in the ocean and takes it into the Columbia River. They are on my website at: http://www.papays.com/sat There is also a grid map showing grids that several stations have worked him in. He will leave port late Easter Sunday evening or early the next morning. It will take about 6 hours to get out into the ocean and he hopes to be on the satellites Monday afternoon. He may run the -126deg grid line south for several grids. 73, John K8YSE _______________________________________________ Sent via AMSAT-BB at amsat.org. AMSAT-NA makes this open forum available to all interested persons worldwide without requiring membership. Opinions expressed are solely those of the author, and do not reflect the official views of AMSAT-NA. Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite program! Subscription settings: http://amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb From WA6FWF at comcast.net Mon Apr 6 00:27:55 2015 From: WA6FWF at comcast.net (Kevin Schuchmann) Date: Sun, 05 Apr 2015 17:27:55 -0700 Subject: [amsat-bb] Question on G-5500 Control box In-Reply-To: <000c01d06ff1$db42e460$91c8ad20$@bellsouth.net> References: <000c01d06ff1$db42e460$91c8ad20$@bellsouth.net> Message-ID: <5521D30B.6020906@comcast.net> Darrell, you can either recalibrate the LVB to the new settings or manually move the rotor to 360 or 450 AZ and 90 or 180 EL and adjust the pots until the LVB shows the same reading, if you moved the pots a bunch I suspect that telling the LVB to go to a point does not match the meters anymore. Kevin wa6fwf On 4/5/2015 3:42 PM, W4CX wrote: > When setting the AZ and EL full scale adjustment on the back of my G-5500, I > accidentally disturbed the other pots labeled "Out Voltage Adj". The > instruction manual doesn't mention these pots and the schematic looks like > they set the voltage for the DIN connector feeding my LVB tracker. Looking > for advice on how to (re)set these pots correctly. > > > > Thanks in advance. > > Darrell W4CX > > _______________________________________________ > Sent via AMSAT-BB at 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://amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb > From w4cx at bellsouth.net Mon Apr 6 02:10:09 2015 From: w4cx at bellsouth.net (W4CX) Date: Sun, 5 Apr 2015 22:10:09 -0400 Subject: [amsat-bb] Question on G-5500 Control box In-Reply-To: <5521D30B.6020906@comcast.net> References: <000c01d06ff1$db42e460$91c8ad20$@bellsouth.net> <5521D30B.6020906@comcast.net> Message-ID: <6B80EB73-35C4-433C-96CD-8ECE7DEF5DD0@bellsouth.net> Thanks Kevin. Got the AZ workin again, but EL is not moving manually at all. Looks to be abt 10deg. Waiting for morning light and hoping I didn't somehow mess up the rotor. Thanks for your advice. Darrell w4cx > On Apr 5, 2015, at 8:27 PM, Kevin Schuchmann wrote: > > Darrell, > you can either recalibrate the LVB to the new settings or manually move the rotor to 360 or 450 AZ and 90 or 180 EL and adjust the pots until the LVB shows the same reading, if you moved the pots a bunch I suspect that telling the LVB to go to a point does not match the meters anymore. > > Kevin wa6fwf > >> On 4/5/2015 3:42 PM, W4CX wrote: >> When setting the AZ and EL full scale adjustment on the back of my G-5500, I >> accidentally disturbed the other pots labeled "Out Voltage Adj". The >> instruction manual doesn't mention these pots and the schematic looks like >> they set the voltage for the DIN connector feeding my LVB tracker. Looking >> for advice on how to (re)set these pots correctly. >> >> >> Thanks in advance. >> >> Darrell W4CX >> >> _______________________________________________ >> Sent via AMSAT-BB at 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://amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb > > _______________________________________________ > Sent via AMSAT-BB at 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://amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb From skristof at etczone.com Mon Apr 6 02:20:47 2015 From: skristof at etczone.com (Steve Kristoff) Date: Sun, 5 Apr 2015 22:20:47 -0400 Subject: [amsat-bb] DireWolf config file question Message-ID: I'm trying to set up the config file in Direwolf. The radio is a Yaesu FT290RII and the interface is a Signalink USB. The Direwolf manual says this about setting up the PTT configuration: # # If not using a VOX circuit, the transmitter Push to Talk (PTT) # control is usually wired to a serial port with a suitable interface circuit. # DON'T connect it directly! # # For the PTT command, specify the device and either RTS or DTR. # RTS or DTR may be preceded by "-" to invert the signal. # #PTT COM1 RTS #PTT COM1 -DTR #PTT /dev/ttyUSB0 RTS Unfortunately, I don't know what that means. Anybody know which one I should use? Any hints, tips, suggestions would be much appreciated. Steve Kristoff AI9IN EM79ji Oldenburg IN skristof at etczone.com From co7wt at frcuba.co.cu Mon Apr 6 12:41:15 2015 From: co7wt at frcuba.co.cu (Pavel Milanes Costa) Date: Mon, 06 Apr 2015 08:41:15 -0400 Subject: [amsat-bb] DireWolf config file question In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: <55227EEB.30703@frcuba.co.cu> Hi Steve If you use windows you must identify the correct COM port of the Signalink USB (let's say COM5) and then try first with RTS and if not with DTR PTT COM5 RTS or PTT COM5 DTR If you use linux you must identify the correct tty (try in console: "tail -f /var/log/syslog" and watch it's output mean you plug your device) let's asume /dev/ttyUSB0 PTT /dev/ttyUSB0 RTS or PTT /dev/ttyUSB0 DTR In any case if you nail the correct (RTS or DTR) but his polarity is inverted (TX when RX or vice versa) you have to put a minus sign before the signal to swap his action (-RTS or -DTR) My 5 cents, CO7WT BTW, what version of direwolf are you using? The official 1.1 version has a known PTT delay issue, John and David are working on the next release, give a try to the next release snapshot Windows: http://home.comcast.net/~wb2osz/Version%201.2/direwolf-1.2-dev-B-win.zip Linux: http://home.comcast.net/~wb2osz/Version%201.2/direwolf-1.2-dev-B-src.zip This release has a few bugfixes including the PTT delay calculation and a improved user guide, plus PTT v?a LPT (Parallel port) only in linux by the moment. 73 El 05/04/15 a las 22:20, Steve Kristoff escribi?: > #PTT COM1 RTS > > #PTT COM1 -DTR > > #PTT /dev/ttyUSB0 RTS > > Unfortunately, I don't know what that means. Anybody know which one I should use? Any hints, tips, suggestions would be much appreciated. > > Steve Kristoff AI9IN > EM79ji > Oldenburg IN > skristof at etczone.com From kschuchm at comcast.net Mon Apr 6 00:27:26 2015 From: kschuchm at comcast.net (Kevin Schuchmann) Date: Sun, 05 Apr 2015 17:27:26 -0700 Subject: [amsat-bb] Question on G-5500 Control box In-Reply-To: <000c01d06ff1$db42e460$91c8ad20$@bellsouth.net> References: <000c01d06ff1$db42e460$91c8ad20$@bellsouth.net> Message-ID: <5521D2EE.6030402@comcast.net> Darrell, you can either recalibrate the LVB to the new settings or manually move the rotor to 360 or 450 AZ and 90 or 180 EL and adjust the pots until the LVB shows the same reading, if you moved the pots a bunch I suspect that telling the LVB to go to a point does not match the meters anymore. Kevin wa6fwf On 4/5/2015 3:42 PM, W4CX wrote: > When setting the AZ and EL full scale adjustment on the back of my G-5500, I > accidentally disturbed the other pots labeled "Out Voltage Adj". The > instruction manual doesn't mention these pots and the schematic looks like > they set the voltage for the DIN connector feeding my LVB tracker. Looking > for advice on how to (re)set these pots correctly. > > > > Thanks in advance. > > Darrell W4CX > > _______________________________________________ > Sent via AMSAT-BB at 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://amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb > From johnbrier at gmail.com Mon Apr 6 15:12:11 2015 From: johnbrier at gmail.com (John Brier) Date: Mon, 6 Apr 2015 11:12:11 -0400 Subject: [amsat-bb] ISS Contacts In-Reply-To: <05E73A4B-C0B0-493C-83DC-DF4E720C214C@mac.com> References: <05E73A4B-C0B0-493C-83DC-DF4E720C214C@mac.com> Message-ID: haha. I know, I should be grateful too. I am, but I'm also upset! I can be both right? Anyway, I'm hoping they can organize another field day operation this year. I haven't been to field day in years anyway, so my first in a while plus my first ever ISS contact would be amazing. fwiw, I do know not to interrupt during scheduled ARISS contacts. I was telling someone else who responded to me that it was a good thing they don't publish the uplink frequencies not only so people don't intentionally try to take advantage of the situation, but also so ignorant (and excitedly blind people like me) don't interfere. Thanks for the links, and for your website and work. I can tell you put a lot into it. BTW, I'm a Kenwood guy and considering a new dualband HT for satellite FM work, and I saw you said the TH-D72A was the only HT that did good/real full duplex. If that's so, what do the other radios do? Do they get desensitized or something? John Brier KG4AKV On Sun, Apr 5, 2015 at 1:08 PM, Clint Bradford wrote: >>> ... I am again disappointed to learn that random unscheduled contacts are still uncommon ... > > Well, the astronauts are quite busy up there ... (grin) > > That is what makes the scheduled amateur radio time so exciting - like last Field Day when > we were able to make voice contacts ... Heck, I used just two Watts and a handheld tape measure > beam for my contact ... > > http://www.work-sat.com/ISS-062814.html > > And, of course, monitoring hams should never try to interrupt or contact during any of the scheduled > ARISS contacts. > > Watch issfanclub.com, amsat-uk.org, and amsat.org for announcements of possible "windows" of > opportunities! > > Clint Bradford K6LCS > http://www.iss-flabob.com > > > > From amsat-bb at wd9ewk.net Mon Apr 6 16:04:14 2015 From: amsat-bb at wd9ewk.net (Patrick STODDARD (WD9EWK/VA7EWK)) Date: Mon, 6 Apr 2015 09:04:14 -0700 Subject: [amsat-bb] Friday night presentation in Long Beach - report Message-ID: Hi! Last Friday evening, I gave a presentation at the monthly meeting of the Associated Radio Amateurs of Long Beach in southern California. This is the club that operates the W6RO station aboard the Queen Mary. This had been in the works for a little while, and I thank Endaf Buckley KG6FIY for the invitation to speak at his club. Before the meeting, there were passes of FO-29 and SO-50 passing by the west coast. Endaf ensured that the club members were aware of this, if they wanted to see a demonstration of both FM and SSB satellite operating. There was a nice crowd that greeted me when I arrived, and I was able to chat with them as I set up my portable station outside. I was able to log one QSO on FO-29, with Frank K6FW, followed by seven QSOs on SO-50. My presentation was not the "how to work satellites" type of presentation, but a combination of a history lesson - history, as it relates to amateur satellites - and talking about the Fox project and its satellites. I had done some reading about our satellites from the 1960s and 1970s for an presentation I gave in February, and incorporated bits from that in the presentation on Friday evening. I think there were 30 to 40 people in the crowd, including some satellite operators who drove varying distances to be in the crowd - Jim KQ6EA, Tom WA0POD, Mike AI6GS, Chris KA6WNK, plus Endaf KG6FIY who is also on the satellites from Long Beach. Thanks to the ARALB for an enjoyable evening, and thanks to the 8 stations who worked me from Long Beach before the meeting. 73! Patrick WD9EWK/VA7EWK http://www.wd9ewk.net/ Twitter: @WD9EWK From my.callsign at verizon.net Mon Apr 6 16:13:35 2015 From: my.callsign at verizon.net (KO6TZ BOB) Date: Mon, 06 Apr 2015 09:13:35 -0700 Subject: [amsat-bb] DireWolf config file question Message-ID: <5522B0AF.9040500@verizon.net> Steve, Dire Wolf like the AGW-PE has the capability to be used as a dual-port TNC. You can connect two radios on different bands at different baud rates to the stereo sound card in a desk-top computer. Using this configuration I have configured the first port to the "left" channel S/C and key via the RTS lead from the COM port. The second port is on the "right" channel S/C and keyed via the DTR lead of the COM port. The reference to a suitable interface can be a reed relay or an optoisolator (4N25). Simply connect the RTS or DTR lead thru the windings of the relay or thru the optoisolator. Detailed schematics of these circuits should be an easy search on the WEB. I have used this configuration to digi 300 baud APRS traffic from 30m to the local 2meter 1200 baud APRS network . I mentioned 'desk-top computer', this is because many laptops do not have stereo line-in jacks, just mono. BOB KO6TZ I'm trying to set up the config file in Direwolf. The radio is a Yaesu FT290RII and the interface is a Signalink USB. The Direwolf manual says this about setting up the PTT configuration: # # If not using a VOX circuit, the transmitter Push to Talk (PTT) # control is usually wired to a serial port with a suitable interface circuit. # DON'T connect it directly! # # For the PTT command, specify the device and either RTS or DTR. # RTS or DTR may be preceded by "-" to invert the signal. # #PTT COM1 RTS #PTT COM1 -DTR #PTT /dev/ttyUSB0 RTS Unfortunately, I don't know what that means. Anybody know which one I should use? Any hints, tips, suggestions would be much appreciated. Steve Kristoff AI9IN EM79ji Oldenburg IN skristof at etczone.com From michel-f6glj at orange.fr Mon Apr 6 16:24:37 2015 From: michel-f6glj at orange.fr (Michel F6GLJ) Date: Mon, 6 Apr 2015 18:24:37 +0200 Subject: [amsat-bb] France (IN94) on AO-07B Message-ID: <003e01d07086$2d7698a0$8863c9e0$@fr> Hello every boby, I'll be on AO-07 between 17:23 and 17:41 UTC. Good footprint for qso between France and Brazil, north east of USA and Canada. I hope meet you. 73 qro de Michel F6GLJ From n8hm at arrl.net Mon Apr 6 16:38:08 2015 From: n8hm at arrl.net (Paul Stoetzer) Date: Mon, 6 Apr 2015 12:38:08 -0400 Subject: [amsat-bb] 73 on 73 Awards #15-18 Message-ID: Good afternoon, Four more 73 on 73 Awards have been issued since my last update. Congratulations to the following operators for working 73 different stations on AO-73 since September 1, 2014: #15 - Jes?s M? Alcain Rodriguez, EA2AWD #16 - David Bowman, G0MRF #17 - Istok Kapov, 9A2KI #18 - Jonas Duda, LY3QA For more information on the award see http://amsat-uk.org/funcube/73-on-73-award/ 73, Paul Stoetzer, N8HM From skristof at etczone.com Mon Apr 6 17:33:36 2015 From: skristof at etczone.com (Steve Kristoff) Date: Mon, 6 Apr 2015 13:33:36 -0400 Subject: [amsat-bb] Another DireWolf question Message-ID: Seems like most folks suggest using the VOX setup for my Yaesu-Signalink-USB/Windows set-up. Next question: The Dire Wolf manual talks about setting up virtual COM ports, particularly 3 and 4. Has someone done this? What exactly does that do? Besides having the Windows operating system, the Direwolf is running under APRSIS-32. (Man, I could sure use a local Elmer!) Steve AI9IN EM79 Oldenburg IN From amsat-bb at wd9ewk.net Mon Apr 6 17:45:08 2015 From: amsat-bb at wd9ewk.net (Patrick STODDARD (WD9EWK/VA7EWK)) Date: Mon, 6 Apr 2015 10:45:08 -0700 Subject: [amsat-bb] Upcoming Satellite Operations In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: Paul, I didn't scribble a response to this Friday night or over the weekend, but wanted to publicly thank you for this new resource. When I looked at it on Friday evening, I saw my weekend road trip listed there with the other items. By last night, my trip had dropped off the list. Very nice! It has been bookmarked in browsers on my phone, tablets, and laptop. 73! Patrick On Fri, Apr 3, 2015 at 7:16 AM, Paul Stoetzer wrote: > Good morning, > > A new page listing upcoming satellite operations is now live on the > AMSAT website. The direct link is: > > http://www.amsat.org/?page_id=3921 > > It is also accessible from the "Satellite Info" drop down menu at the > top of the website. > > Check it out today as there are some good operations coming up this weekend! > > Please forward any submissions or corrections to n8hm at arrl.net > > 73, > > Paul Stoetzer, N8HM From paul.hamradio at verizon.net Mon Apr 6 17:23:48 2015 From: paul.hamradio at verizon.net (Paul - K6HR) Date: Mon, 06 Apr 2015 10:23:48 -0700 Subject: [amsat-bb] Friday night presentation in Long Beach - report Message-ID: I was there also! Great presentation!! Sent via the Samsung Galaxy S? III mini, an AT&T 4G LTE smartphone
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Subject: [amsat-bb] Friday night presentation in Long Beach - report
Hi! Last Friday evening, I gave a presentation at the monthly meeting of the Associated Radio Amateurs of Long Beach in southern California. This is the club that operates the W6RO station aboard the Queen Mary. This had been in the works for a little while, and I thank Endaf Buckley KG6FIY for the invitation to speak at his club. Before the meeting, there were passes of FO-29 and SO-50 passing by the west coast. Endaf ensured that the club members were aware of this, if they wanted to see a demonstration of both FM and SSB satellite operating. There was a nice crowd that greeted me when I arrived, and I was able to chat with them as I set up my portable station outside. I was able to log one QSO on FO-29, with Frank K6FW, followed by seven QSOs on SO-50. My presentation was not the "how to work satellites" type of presentation, but a combination of a history lesson - history, as it relates to amateur satellites - and talking about the Fox project and its satellites. I had done some reading about our satellites from the 1960s and 1970s for an presentation I gave in February, and incorporated bits from that in the presentation on Friday evening. I think there were 30 to 40 people in the crowd, including some satellite operators who drove varying distances to be in the crowd - Jim KQ6EA, Tom WA0POD, Mike AI6GS, Chris KA6WNK, plus Endaf KG6FIY who is also on the satellites from Long Beach. Thanks to the ARALB for an enjoyable evening, and thanks to the 8 stations who worked me from Long Beach before the meeting. 73! Patrick WD9EWK/VA7EWK http://www.wd9ewk.net/ Twitter: @WD9EWK _______________________________________________ Sent via AMSAT-BB at 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://amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb From daniel at destevez.net Mon Apr 6 20:06:46 2015 From: daniel at destevez.net (=?windows-1252?Q?Daniel_Est=E9vez?=) Date: Mon, 06 Apr 2015 22:06:46 +0200 Subject: [amsat-bb] ISS Contacts In-Reply-To: References: <05E73A4B-C0B0-493C-83DC-DF4E720C214C@mac.com> Message-ID: <5522E756.1040007@destevez.net> El 06/04/15 a las 17:12, John Brier escribi?: > fwiw, I do know not to interrupt during scheduled ARISS contacts. I > was telling someone else who responded to me that it was a good thing > they don't publish the uplink frequencies not only so people don't > intentionally try to take advantage of the situation, but also so > ignorant (and excitedly blind people like me) don't interfere. Sorry if this has been asked before, but are not the uplink frequencies 145.20 for region 1 and 144.49 for regions 2 and 3? Or do they use different uplink frequencies for scheduled contacts? 73, Dani EA4GPZ. From g.shirville at btinternet.com Mon Apr 6 20:32:28 2015 From: g.shirville at btinternet.com (Graham Shirville) Date: Mon, 6 Apr 2015 21:32:28 +0100 Subject: [amsat-bb] FUNcube-1 Mode change Message-ID: <7575248DF863489FBFB7C3A255CBF343@allgood.local> Hi All, Just to report that, towards the end of the 20:15 UTC pass over Europe, FUNcube-1 was returned to autonomous eclipse switching mode. This means -educational mode when in sunlight and amateur mode when in eclipse. We plan to return the spacecraft to continuous amateur mode again on Friday evening. 73 Graham G3VZV ? for the FUNcube Ops Team From listk7age at gmail.com Mon Apr 6 20:45:39 2015 From: listk7age at gmail.com (Randy Hall) Date: Mon, 6 Apr 2015 13:45:39 -0700 Subject: [amsat-bb] ISS SSTV April 11 - Again! In-Reply-To: <9FAB8642-D11C-40F2-84D0-BC4E1F2A8B7D@mac.com> References: <9FAB8642-D11C-40F2-84D0-BC4E1F2A8B7D@mac.com> Message-ID: Clint If I have done my predictions correctly, I don't think there are any North American passes. I think it may only be on April 11 from 10:00 to 21:00 UTC. When I changed my PC clock to April 11, passes between those times were over Europe and Russia. Did I screw up? Randy, K7AGE On Sun, Apr 5, 2015 at 10:15 AM, Clint Bradford wrote: > Do not forget next weekend's planned transmitted SSTV images from the ISS > project! > > At 25W or so, you will he hearing the ISS from very low elevations as you > record the 183-second > broadcasted images. > > Recording and decoding these can be as easy as holding your HT's spear > close to your iOS > device! Details at ... > > http://amsat-uk.org/2015/03/31/iss-sstv/ > > Clint K6LCS > _______________________________________________ > Sent via AMSAT-BB at 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://amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb > From dan at post.com Mon Apr 6 21:00:29 2015 From: dan at post.com (Daniel Cussen) Date: Mon, 6 Apr 2015 22:00:29 +0100 Subject: [amsat-bb] ISS Contacts In-Reply-To: <5522E756.1040007@destevez.net> References: <05E73A4B-C0B0-493C-83DC-DF4E720C214C@mac.com> <5522E756.1040007@destevez.net> Message-ID: Info on frequencies here. http://www.ariss.org/contact-the-iss.html I think they also have a backup frequency that is not published. They have had interference on both uplink and downlink in the past possibly accidentally. The exact time of school contacts and normal downlink frequency is usually very well advertised in the country where the contact will take place. Sometimes, including one recent contact in Italy they actually re-attempted the contact at the next pass 90 minutes later as there was interference. They try throw lots of power and gain on the uplink in an attempt to drown out any accidental or low power interference. On 06/04/2015, Daniel Est?vez wrote: > El 06/04/15 a las 17:12, John Brier escribi?: > >> fwiw, I do know not to interrupt during scheduled ARISS contacts. I >> was telling someone else who responded to me that it was a good thing >> they don't publish the uplink frequencies not only so people don't >> intentionally try to take advantage of the situation, but also so >> ignorant (and excitedly blind people like me) don't interfere. > > Sorry if this has been asked before, but are not the uplink frequencies > 145.20 for region 1 and 144.49 for regions 2 and 3? Or do they use > different uplink frequencies for scheduled contacts? From clintbradford at mac.com Mon Apr 6 21:37:39 2015 From: clintbradford at mac.com (Clint Bradford) Date: Mon, 06 Apr 2015 21:37:39 +0000 (GMT) Subject: [amsat-bb] ISS SSTV April 11 - Again! Message-ID: Only three of four for DM13-land (Riverside, CA US). BUT - if you have set your pass prediction program to only show passes of 10 degrees or above, drop it down to 5 - Heck, I was receiving images starting at 3 and 4 degrees' elevation last project! Clint Bradford, K6LCS 909-241-7666 On Apr 06, 2015, at 01:46 PM, Randy Hall wrote: > Clint > > If I have done my predictions correctly, I don't think there are any North American passes.? From clintbradford at mac.com Mon Apr 6 20:38:44 2015 From: clintbradford at mac.com (Clint Bradford) Date: Mon, 06 Apr 2015 13:38:44 -0700 Subject: [amsat-bb] ISS Contacts In-Reply-To: References: <05E73A4B-C0B0-493C-83DC-DF4E720C214C@mac.com> Message-ID: <0E5B99A3-FAA7-453B-B22C-0BA5747CD590@mac.com> Here is an exciting ISS project hopefully happening this weekend - another set of SSTV images being transmitted. Details at ... http://amsat-uk.org/2015/03/31/iss-sstv/ Clint http://www.work-sat.com From clintbradford at mac.com Mon Apr 6 20:57:16 2015 From: clintbradford at mac.com (Clint Bradford) Date: Mon, 06 Apr 2015 13:57:16 -0700 Subject: [amsat-bb] ISS SSTV April 11 - Again! Message-ID: When I ran passes for me in DM13 Riverside CA, there were only four passes ... if you have set your prediction program to 10 degrees or min altitude, set it down to 5 or so ... I was copying the Kenwood's ~25W transmissions at 3 and 4 degrees lazt SSTV project! Clint On April 6, 2015, at 13:46, Randy Hall wrote: Clint If I have done my predictions correctly, I don't think there are any North American passes. I think it may only be on April 11 from 10:00 to 21:00 UTC. When I changed my PC clock to April 11, passes between those times were over Europe and Russia. Did I screw up? Randy, K7AGE On Sun, Apr 5, 2015 at 10:15 AM, Clint Bradford wrote: Do not forget next weekend's planned transmitted SSTV images from the ISS project! At 25W or so, you will he hearing the ISS from very low elevations as you record the 183-second broadcasted images. Recording and decoding these can be as easy as holding your HT's spear close to your iOS device! Details at ... http://amsat-uk.org/2015/03/31/iss-sstv/ Clint K6LCS _______________________________________________ Sent via AMSAT-BB at 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://amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb From n8hm at arrl.net Mon Apr 6 23:06:33 2015 From: n8hm at arrl.net (Paul Stoetzer) Date: Mon, 6 Apr 2015 19:06:33 -0400 Subject: [amsat-bb] Upcoming Satellite Operations In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: Thanks, Patrick. I have been updating this regularly with new information, so I encourage all satellite operators to bookmark it ( http://www.amsat.org/?page_id=3921 ) and check it frequently. 73, Paul, N8HM On Mon, Apr 6, 2015 at 1:45 PM, Patrick STODDARD (WD9EWK/VA7EWK) wrote: > Paul, > > I didn't scribble a response to this Friday night or over the weekend, but > wanted to publicly thank you for this new resource. When I looked at it > on Friday evening, I saw my weekend road trip listed there with the other > items. By last night, my trip had dropped off the list. Very nice! It has > been bookmarked in browsers on my phone, tablets, and laptop. > > 73! > > > > > > Patrick > > > On Fri, Apr 3, 2015 at 7:16 AM, Paul Stoetzer wrote: >> Good morning, >> >> A new page listing upcoming satellite operations is now live on the >> AMSAT website. The direct link is: >> >> http://www.amsat.org/?page_id=3921 >> >> It is also accessible from the "Satellite Info" drop down menu at the >> top of the website. >> >> Check it out today as there are some good operations coming up this weekend! >> >> Please forward any submissions or corrections to n8hm at arrl.net >> >> 73, >> >> Paul Stoetzer, N8HM > _______________________________________________ > Sent via AMSAT-BB at 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://amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb From skristof at etczone.com Mon Apr 6 23:11:12 2015 From: skristof at etczone.com (Steve Kristoff) Date: Mon, 6 Apr 2015 19:11:12 -0400 Subject: [amsat-bb] Upcoming Satellite Operations In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: <8377C36C76FC43299B4E656738ECFCAF@StevePC> Note on last item on current page: I couldn't help but notice that AO-07 never made it to mode A this weekend. I was wondering if that was real or just me. Steve Kristoff AI9IN EM79 Oldenburg IN skristof at etczone.com ----- Original Message ----- From: "Paul Stoetzer" To: Cc: Sent: Monday, April 06, 2015 7:06 PM Subject: Re: [amsat-bb] Upcoming Satellite Operations > Thanks, Patrick. > > I have been updating this regularly with new information, so I > encourage all satellite operators to bookmark it ( > http://www.amsat.org/?page_id=3921 ) and check it frequently. > > 73, > > Paul, N8HM > > > On Mon, Apr 6, 2015 at 1:45 PM, Patrick STODDARD (WD9EWK/VA7EWK) > wrote: >> Paul, >> >> I didn't scribble a response to this Friday night or over the weekend, >> but >> wanted to publicly thank you for this new resource. When I looked at it >> on Friday evening, I saw my weekend road trip listed there with the other >> items. By last night, my trip had dropped off the list. Very nice! It has >> been bookmarked in browsers on my phone, tablets, and laptop. >> >> 73! >> >> >> >> >> >> Patrick >> >> >> On Fri, Apr 3, 2015 at 7:16 AM, Paul Stoetzer wrote: >>> Good morning, >>> >>> A new page listing upcoming satellite operations is now live on the >>> AMSAT website. The direct link is: >>> >>> http://www.amsat.org/?page_id=3921 >>> >>> It is also accessible from the "Satellite Info" drop down menu at the >>> top of the website. >>> >>> Check it out today as there are some good operations coming up this >>> weekend! >>> >>> Please forward any submissions or corrections to n8hm at arrl.net >>> >>> 73, >>> >>> Paul Stoetzer, N8HM >> _______________________________________________ >> Sent via AMSAT-BB at 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://amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb > _______________________________________________ > Sent via AMSAT-BB at 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://amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb From w0sat2 at gmail.com Mon Apr 6 23:32:46 2015 From: w0sat2 at gmail.com (Jerry Ehlers) Date: Mon, 6 Apr 2015 18:32:46 -0500 Subject: [amsat-bb] KLM Satellite antennas Message-ID: I have a pair of the best satellite antennas for sale. They are the 435-40CX with switcher and original manual The other is the 2M - 22C with no switcher original manual both for $250.00 Prefer to pick up if possible in Dubuque, Iowa If I have to arrange shipping it would be in the lower 48 only Payment by US Postal Money Order From n8hm at arrl.net Mon Apr 6 23:38:36 2015 From: n8hm at arrl.net (Paul Stoetzer) Date: Mon, 6 Apr 2015 19:38:36 -0400 Subject: [amsat-bb] Orbital Debrief Message-ID: Good evening, By now I hope every AMSAT-NA member has had a chance to read the first version of my Orbital Debrief column in the January/February AMSAT Journal. I would appreciate any feedback on this first edition! If you are not an AMSAT-NA member, you are missing out. Please join AMSAT-NA today. As designed, the column relies on input from satellite operators. If you go on a grid expedition, work a new DX station, have a good story about satellite operating, or receive a unique QSL card, please submit any notes and photos for publication to n8hm at arrl.net. Also, I would like to get some data from as many operators as well. I would like to put together a picture of what is possible on the LEO satellites. I have not decided exactly how I will present this data, but I would like to receive a list of the following data (from LEO satellites only) from as many operators as possible: 1. Grids worked / grids confirmed 2. Grid fields worked / grid fields confirmed 3. U. S. states worked / U. S. states confirmed 4. Canadian call areas worked / Canadian call areas confirmed 5. DXCCs worked / DXCCs confirmed 6. CQ zones worked / CQ zones confirmed 7. Continents worked / continents confirmed The "Upcoming Satellite Operations" page on the AMSAT website (http://www.amsat.org/?page_id=3921) is designed as a real-time companion to the column, and as mentioned in a previous post, I encourage all satellite operators to bookmark it and check it regularly. Thank you in advance for your suggestions and submissions and I hope you enjoy the column! 73, Paul Stoetzer, N8HM From wageners at gmail.com Mon Apr 6 23:43:43 2015 From: wageners at gmail.com (Stefan Wagener) Date: Mon, 6 Apr 2015 18:43:43 -0500 Subject: [amsat-bb] Orbital Debrief In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: Thanks Paul, Excellent work and much appreciated! Stefan, VE4NSA On Mon, Apr 6, 2015 at 6:38 PM, Paul Stoetzer wrote: > Good evening, > > By now I hope every AMSAT-NA member has had a chance to read the first > version of my Orbital Debrief column in the January/February AMSAT > Journal. I would appreciate any feedback on this first edition! If you > are not an AMSAT-NA member, you are missing out. Please join AMSAT-NA > today. > > As designed, the column relies on input from satellite operators. If > you go on a grid expedition, work a new DX station, have a good story > about satellite operating, or receive a unique QSL card, please submit > any notes and photos for publication to n8hm at arrl.net. > > Also, I would like to get some data from as many operators as well. I > would like to put together a picture of what is possible on the LEO > satellites. I have not decided exactly how I will present this data, > but I would like to receive a list of the following data (from LEO > satellites only) from as many operators as possible: > > 1. Grids worked / grids confirmed > 2. Grid fields worked / grid fields confirmed > 3. U. S. states worked / U. S. states confirmed > 4. Canadian call areas worked / Canadian call areas confirmed > 5. DXCCs worked / DXCCs confirmed > 6. CQ zones worked / CQ zones confirmed > 7. Continents worked / continents confirmed > > The "Upcoming Satellite Operations" page on the AMSAT website > (http://www.amsat.org/?page_id=3921) is designed as a real-time > companion to the column, and as mentioned in a previous post, I > encourage all satellite operators to bookmark it and check it > regularly. Thank you in advance for your suggestions and submissions > and I hope you enjoy the column! > > 73, > > Paul Stoetzer, N8HM > _______________________________________________ > Sent via AMSAT-BB at 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://amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb > From AJ9N at aol.com Mon Apr 6 23:52:58 2015 From: AJ9N at aol.com (AJ9N at aol.com) Date: Mon, 6 Apr 2015 19:52:58 -0400 Subject: [amsat-bb] ISS Contacts Message-ID: <1423b8.73d248f.4254765a@aol.com> Hi all, ARISS school contacts are performed on confidential uplink frequencies and all use the public downlink of 145.8 MHz. We incorporate multiple sets of confidential uplink frequencies just in case the primary is experiencing QRM. For obvious reasons, that is as much as I am going to tell you about the uplinks. The public uplink frequencies that are posted are for general contacts. We have had interference in the past that was accidental, some flat out deliberate, and some that would be considered deliberate. In some parts of the world, the 2m band is being illegally used by taxi cabs and who knows what else. Over the course of the years, we have had to move our uplink frequencies around due to the continued interference. Don't forget that the ISS can hear a lot more than those of us on earth. So what you may think is not a problem locally, could be a big time issue for the crew. Your footprint radius may be 100 km or so; theirs is about 2400 km. They sort of have a really nice antenna height. As for possible Field Day operation by the crew, that is anyone's guess. We tell the crew the dates and times and it is up to them to decide whether to participate or not. We can not make them participate. The only thing we can suggest is to listen and if you hear the ISS on during FD, then go for it. The same goes for just general listening. If you hear them, then go for it. You do need to be aware of the FM capture effect and do make use of Doppler correction. For the ARISS school contacts, we present a proposed list of times for the schools to prioritize so that we can give them to the ISS planners and hopefully have one get scheduled. Those times are in the 08:00 to 19:30 UTC timeframe. So that will give you an idea of when someone could possibly be on. Hope this helps a bit. Just remember that ham radio is only a guest on the ISS. 73, Charlie AJ9N One of the ARISS mentors In a message dated 4/6/2015 2:00:39 P.M. Pacific Daylight Time, dan at post.com writes: Info on frequencies here. http://www.ariss.org/contact-the-iss.html I think they also have a backup frequency that is not published. They have had interference on both uplink and downlink in the past possibly accidentally. The exact time of school contacts and normal downlink frequency is usually very well advertised in the country where the contact will take place. Sometimes, including one recent contact in Italy they actually re-attempted the contact at the next pass 90 minutes later as there was interference. They try throw lots of power and gain on the uplink in an attempt to drown out any accidental or low power interference. On 06/04/2015, Daniel Est?vez wrote: > El 06/04/15 a las 17:12, John Brier escribi?: > >> fwiw, I do know not to interrupt during scheduled ARISS contacts. I >> was telling someone else who responded to me that it was a good thing >> they don't publish the uplink frequencies not only so people don't >> intentionally try to take advantage of the situation, but also so >> ignorant (and excitedly blind people like me) don't interfere. > > Sorry if this has been asked before, but are not the uplink frequencies > 145.20 for region 1 and 144.49 for regions 2 and 3? Or do they use > different uplink frequencies for scheduled contacts? _______________________________________________ Sent via AMSAT-BB at 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://amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb From bryan at kl7cn.net Mon Apr 6 23:59:34 2015 From: bryan at kl7cn.net (Bryan Green) Date: Mon, 6 Apr 2015 16:59:34 -0700 Subject: [amsat-bb] Pass From The Past, continued Message-ID: Hello, all: THIS IS A LONG POST ABOUT MY QUEST TO RESURRECT SOME OLD PASS DATA. PLEASE EXCUSE IT IF IT IS NOT OF INTEREST TO YOU. Long story, but I have some interesting results and a theory: 1. My MP3 file is timestamped UTC as created at January 29, 2015 at 05:19. Here is some indication of that: > ls -la * -rwxrwxrwx@ 1 bag staff 14289701 Jan 29 05:19 20150130T0519Z KL7CN_W6 CM98fn AO-73.mp3 2. My notes indicate that the pass occurred from 21:18 - 21:31 LOCAL time for me on January 28. This corresponds with the MP3 file timestamp, since at that time my local time was 8 hours behind UTC. 3. I have this file that I received from AMSAT by e-mail on January 23, 2015. I stripped it down to the satellite of interest: > cat AMSAT-20150123.tle AO-73 1 39445U 13066AF 15030.17519879 .00004024 00000-0 52953-3 0 3695 2 39445 097.7494 097.9267 0060013 224.4600 135.1787 14.79459520 62573 4. I have this QTH file defined: > cat KL7CN_W6-CM98fn.qth KL7CN/W6 38.573201 121.529596 7 5. With all that in mind, here is what I ran: predict -t AMSAT-20150123.tle -q KL7CN_W6-CM98fn.qth -p AO-73 `date -u +"%s" --date="2015-01-29 05:00:00"` 6. Here is what I get. I call this FINDING OF INTEREST #1: 1422509554 Thu 29Jan15 05:32:34 0 168 104 14 116 2987 6243 1422509643 Thu 29Jan15 05:34:03 6 168 108 19 117 2376 6243 1422509732 Thu 29Jan15 05:35:32 15 169 112 25 119 1777 6243 1422509819 Thu 29Jan15 05:36:59 29 170 116 30 120 1224 6243 1422509898 Thu 29Jan15 05:38:18 54 175 119 35 121 815 6243 1422509952 Thu 29Jan15 05:39:12 82 211 121 38 122 683 6243 1422509966 Thu 29Jan15 05:39:26 84 288 122 39 122 682 6243 1422509977 Thu 29Jan15 05:39:37 79 320 122 39 122 690 6243 1422509996 Thu 29Jan15 05:39:56 68 334 123 41 123 726 6243 1422510031 Thu 29Jan15 05:40:31 51 341 125 43 123 847 6243 1422510088 Thu 29Jan15 05:41:28 32 344 127 46 125 1143 6243 1422510165 Thu 29Jan15 05:42:45 18 346 131 51 126 1620 6243 1422510251 Thu 29Jan15 05:44:11 9 347 134 56 129 2192 6243 1422510341 Thu 29Jan15 05:45:41 2 347 138 61 132 2799 6243 1422510374 Thu 29Jan15 05:46:14 0 348 140 63 133 3029 6243 NOTE: predict indicates that the AOS is 05:32. I went with predict because it is old and very well know. I get very similar results with Orbitron and Nova for Windows, with a start time of 05:32. I get these results even when I set the PC internal clock back to January 29. 7. Here is FINDING OF INTEREST #2: Using GoSatWatch (my go-to prediction software in the field) and using the Keps from TODAY, I get an AOS of 05:16. (It is understandably a bit off due to the Keps being a little off.) This agrees with my extemporaneous notes and the timestamp of the MP3 file. 8. Here is FINDING OF INTEREST #3: David G0MRF very kindly provided this information using Keps from mid-March and Nova. It CONFIRMS my notes and MP3 file timestamp. I am not able to reproduce it. Here is a link to an annotated screen capture: http://screencast.com/t/76mfu9HLi 9. These results are inconclusive. I would LOVE to get predict to work properly with my observations. 10. My best theory: Daylight savings time confuses most satellite prediction software. GoSatWatch knows how to handle it. I wish I knew how to reproduce David's results with Nova. And I wish I could just get predict to work properly. Any thoughts? Thanks in advance and 73! -- bag Bryan KL7CN/W6 From glasbrenner at mindspring.com Tue Apr 7 00:03:44 2015 From: glasbrenner at mindspring.com (Andrew Glasbrenner) Date: Mon, 6 Apr 2015 20:03:44 -0400 Subject: [amsat-bb] Upcoming Satellite Operations In-Reply-To: <8377C36C76FC43299B4E656738ECFCAF@StevePC> References: <8377C36C76FC43299B4E656738ECFCAF@StevePC> Message-ID: <75440E21-8A14-4348-8627-3C206A928D8D@mindspring.com> It's real. The satellite is starting to see eclipses again so the 24 hour timer never makes it to 24 hours. When emerging from eclipse, the satellite will normally come up in Mode B ( but not always!). 73, Drew KO4MA Sent from my iPhone > On Apr 6, 2015, at 7:11 PM, Steve Kristoff wrote: > > Note on last item on current page: I couldn't help but notice that AO-07 never made it to mode A this weekend. I was wondering if that was real or just me. > Steve Kristoff AI9IN > EM79 > Oldenburg IN > skristof at etczone.com > > > ----- Original Message ----- From: "Paul Stoetzer" > To: > Cc: > Sent: Monday, April 06, 2015 7:06 PM > Subject: Re: [amsat-bb] Upcoming Satellite Operations > > >> Thanks, Patrick. >> >> I have been updating this regularly with new information, so I >> encourage all satellite operators to bookmark it ( >> http://www.amsat.org/?page_id=3921 ) and check it frequently. >> >> 73, >> >> Paul, N8HM >> >> >> On Mon, Apr 6, 2015 at 1:45 PM, Patrick STODDARD (WD9EWK/VA7EWK) >> wrote: >>> Paul, >>> >>> I didn't scribble a response to this Friday night or over the weekend, but >>> wanted to publicly thank you for this new resource. When I looked at it >>> on Friday evening, I saw my weekend road trip listed there with the other >>> items. By last night, my trip had dropped off the list. Very nice! It has >>> been bookmarked in browsers on my phone, tablets, and laptop. >>> >>> 73! >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> Patrick >>> >>> >>>> On Fri, Apr 3, 2015 at 7:16 AM, Paul Stoetzer wrote: >>>> Good morning, >>>> >>>> A new page listing upcoming satellite operations is now live on the >>>> AMSAT website. The direct link is: >>>> >>>> http://www.amsat.org/?page_id=3921 >>>> >>>> It is also accessible from the "Satellite Info" drop down menu at the >>>> top of the website. >>>> >>>> Check it out today as there are some good operations coming up this weekend! >>>> >>>> Please forward any submissions or corrections to n8hm at arrl.net >>>> >>>> 73, >>>> >>>> Paul Stoetzer, N8HM >>> _______________________________________________ >>> Sent via AMSAT-BB at 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://amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb >> _______________________________________________ >> Sent via AMSAT-BB at 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://amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb > > _______________________________________________ > Sent via AMSAT-BB at 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://amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb From kx9x at yahoo.com Tue Apr 7 00:25:23 2015 From: kx9x at yahoo.com (Sean Kutzko) Date: Mon, 6 Apr 2015 20:25:23 -0400 Subject: [amsat-bb] Orbital Debrief In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: <284A1466-9A88-4A1F-9F76-C9BD68AC71CF@yahoo.com> Yes indeed, Paul. Thanks for putting this resource together. Sean Kutzko KX9X Sent from Sean's iPad > On Apr 6, 2015, at 7:43 PM, Stefan Wagener wrote: > > Thanks Paul, > > Excellent work and much appreciated! > > Stefan, VE4NSA > >> On Mon, Apr 6, 2015 at 6:38 PM, Paul Stoetzer wrote: >> >> Good evening, >> >> By now I hope every AMSAT-NA member has had a chance to read the first >> version of my Orbital Debrief column in the January/February AMSAT >> Journal. I would appreciate any feedback on this first edition! If you >> are not an AMSAT-NA member, you are missing out. Please join AMSAT-NA >> today. >> >> As designed, the column relies on input from satellite operators. If >> you go on a grid expedition, work a new DX station, have a good story >> about satellite operating, or receive a unique QSL card, please submit >> any notes and photos for publication to n8hm at arrl.net. >> >> Also, I would like to get some data from as many operators as well. I >> would like to put together a picture of what is possible on the LEO >> satellites. I have not decided exactly how I will present this data, >> but I would like to receive a list of the following data (from LEO >> satellites only) from as many operators as possible: >> >> 1. Grids worked / grids confirmed >> 2. Grid fields worked / grid fields confirmed >> 3. U. S. states worked / U. S. states confirmed >> 4. Canadian call areas worked / Canadian call areas confirmed >> 5. DXCCs worked / DXCCs confirmed >> 6. CQ zones worked / CQ zones confirmed >> 7. Continents worked / continents confirmed >> >> The "Upcoming Satellite Operations" page on the AMSAT website >> (http://www.amsat.org/?page_id=3921) is designed as a real-time >> companion to the column, and as mentioned in a previous post, I >> encourage all satellite operators to bookmark it and check it >> regularly. Thank you in advance for your suggestions and submissions >> and I hope you enjoy the column! >> >> 73, >> >> Paul Stoetzer, N8HM >> _______________________________________________ >> Sent via AMSAT-BB at 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://amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb > _______________________________________________ > Sent via AMSAT-BB at 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://amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb From james at wx4tv.com Tue Apr 7 06:54:00 2015 From: james at wx4tv.com (James Lea - WX4TV) Date: Tue, 7 Apr 2015 02:54:00 -0400 Subject: [amsat-bb] Did Anyone Record the SO-50 Pass? Message-ID: <34F25C16-B76F-4CD1-9636-F6DEC53D27DD@wx4tv.com> Good Morning, Did anyone record the SO-50 pass over CONUS at 0625 Z this morning? I?m still working out the bugs to hear the downlink with the Baofeng UV5R we are using for receive and it would be helpful to hear our signal from the satellite. Thanks, James, WX4TV From dquagliana at aol.com Tue Apr 7 07:52:56 2015 From: dquagliana at aol.com (Douglas Quagliana) Date: Tue, 7 Apr 2015 03:52:56 -0400 Subject: [amsat-bb] Did Anyone Record the SO-50 Pass? In-Reply-To: <34F25C16-B76F-4CD1-9636-F6DEC53D27DD@wx4tv.com> References: <34F25C16-B76F-4CD1-9636-F6DEC53D27DD@wx4tv.com> Message-ID: <14c92de2d3e-47eb-3519a@webprd-m01.mail.aol.com> Hi James, Many of the satellite passes are recorded and posted online at http://www.papays.com/sat/general.html You want the recording "SO-50 07Apr2015 061221z.MP3" which is at http://www.papays.com/sat/SO-50_07Apr2015_061221z.mp3 You are in the recording starting at 6:30 with a strong signal saying "Kilo Delta Eight Charlie Alpha Oscar from Whiskey Xray Four Tango Victor. Fox Mike One Six Handheld. Over." 73, Douglas KA2UPW/5 -----Original Message----- From: James Lea - WX4TV To: amsat-bb Sent: Tue, Apr 7, 2015 1:54 am Subject: [amsat-bb] Did Anyone Record the SO-50 Pass? Good Morning, Did anyone record the SO-50 pass over CONUS at 0625 Z this morning? I?m still working out the bugs to hear the downlink with the Baofeng UV5R we are using for receive and it would be helpful to hear our signal from the satellite. Thanks, James, WX4TV _______________________________________________ Sent via AMSAT-BB at 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://amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb From james at wx4tv.com Tue Apr 7 08:35:38 2015 From: james at wx4tv.com (James Lea - WX4TV) Date: Tue, 7 Apr 2015 04:35:38 -0400 Subject: [amsat-bb] =?utf-8?q?KM4IPF_=28Hope_=E2=80=93_8_Years_Old=29_FM26?= =?utf-8?q?_=22Expedition=22?= Message-ID: I?m not sure if FM26 is a rare grid square, but Hope will be on SO-50 this afternoon from the oceanfront in Virginia Beach, VA (FM26) from 20:28 UTC ? 20:38 UTC. She will be taking the Arrow antenna, FT60 (receiver) and UV5R (transmitter) to Rudy Inlet in Virginia Beach. Our home QTH is in FM16 and this is her first ?expedition.? She is especially excited to try to work the station in Haiti, since I was there for about 2 months after the earthquake in 2010. We are planning a trip to Hatteras Island, NC (FM25) later this month and will post it once we know the date and time. Hope is still learning how to handle QSO?s, so if you work her, please give her time to respond back to you. I have to tell her the call sign of the station she works and she takes a couple of seconds to process it before keying the mic. 73, James From paulopv8dx at gmail.com Tue Apr 7 02:22:18 2015 From: paulopv8dx at gmail.com (PAULO PV8DX) Date: Tue, 07 Apr 2015 02:22:18 +0000 Subject: [amsat-bb] Orbital Debrief In-Reply-To: <284A1466-9A88-4A1F-9F76-C9BD68AC71CF@yahoo.com> Message-ID: Hi friend Sean, Paul and all I also want to say as a member of pleasure reading your comments. Today I read the AO7 information. And today was our contact with low signals. In the noise. I like to take and inform you that the 18th of April. world Day amateur radio I will be with a group of scouts. And this opportunity will call mainly in FO29. I hope that young people can talk to one of you the east coast. On the 11th, I want to show the Scouts to SSTV reception. For your attention always, thank you 73 de Paulo PV8DX LABRE,ARRL, AMSAT-BR/AMSAT-NA member FJ92pt - VUCC SAT pv8dx at arrl.net Boa Vista-RR, Brasil ------ Mensagem original ------ De: "Sean Kutzko via AMSAT-BB" Para: "amsat-bb at amsat.org" Enviado(s): 06/04/2015 20:25:23 Assunto: Re: [amsat-bb] Orbital Debrief >Yes indeed, Paul. Thanks for putting this resource together. > >Sean Kutzko KX9X > >Sent from Sean's iPad > > > >> On Apr 6, 2015, at 7:43 PM, Stefan Wagener >>wrote: >> >> Thanks Paul, >> >> Excellent work and much appreciated! >> >> Stefan, VE4NSA >> >>> On Mon, Apr 6, 2015 at 6:38 PM, Paul Stoetzer wrote: >>> >>> Good evening, >>> >>> By now I hope every AMSAT-NA member has had a chance to read the >>>first >>> version of my Orbital Debrief column in the January/February AMSAT >>> Journal. I would appreciate any feedback on this first edition! If >>>you >>> are not an AMSAT-NA member, you are missing out. Please join >>>AMSAT-NA >>> today. >>> >>> As designed, the column relies on input from satellite operators. If >>> you go on a grid expedition, work a new DX station, have a good >>>story >>> about satellite operating, or receive a unique QSL card, please >>>submit >>> any notes and photos for publication to n8hm at arrl.net. >>> >>> Also, I would like to get some data from as many operators as well. >>>I >>> would like to put together a picture of what is possible on the LEO >>> satellites. I have not decided exactly how I will present this data, >>> but I would like to receive a list of the following data (from LEO >>> satellites only) from as many operators as possible: >>> >>> 1. Grids worked / grids confirmed >>> 2. Grid fields worked / grid fields confirmed >>> 3. U. S. states worked / U. S. states confirmed >>> 4. Canadian call areas worked / Canadian call areas confirmed >>> 5. DXCCs worked / DXCCs confirmed >>> 6. CQ zones worked / CQ zones confirmed >>> 7. Continents worked / continents confirmed >>> >>> The "Upcoming Satellite Operations" page on the AMSAT website >>> (http://www.amsat.org/?page_id=3921) is designed as a real-time >>> companion to the column, and as mentioned in a previous post, I >>> encourage all satellite operators to bookmark it and check it >>> regularly. Thank you in advance for your suggestions and submissions >>> and I hope you enjoy the column! >>> >>> 73, >>> >>> Paul Stoetzer, N8HM >>> _______________________________________________ >>> Sent via AMSAT-BB at 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://amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb >> _______________________________________________ >> Sent via AMSAT-BB at 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://amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb >_______________________________________________ >Sent via AMSAT-BB at 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://amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb From bryan at kl7cn.net Tue Apr 7 18:16:23 2015 From: bryan at kl7cn.net (Bryan Green) Date: Tue, 7 Apr 2015 11:16:23 -0700 Subject: [amsat-bb] Mystery Solved - Pass From The Past References: <20150331215704.368FB20DB6FC@bmail.arrl.org> Message-ID: <342C1A88-959B-4ED7-8701-ECA3063D0BEC@kl7cn.net> Mystery solved: The "ARLKnnn Keplerian data" e-mails from the ARRL contain the wrong data for AO-73. Those e-mails identify AO-73 as object number 39445 and contain the data for that object. AO-73's object number is actually 39444. Object 39445 is HINCUBE, which I gather was launched at the same time as AO-73. The ARRL archive of these e-mails have apparently had it misidentified since it appeared. http://www.arrl.org/w1aw-bulletins-archive-keplerian AMSAT's Keplerian data identify AO-73 as the correct object. Now contacting the ARRL to resolve future transmissions with corrected data. -- bag Bryan KL7CN/W6 From kd2bd at yahoo.com Tue Apr 7 18:27:12 2015 From: kd2bd at yahoo.com (John Magliacane) Date: Tue, 7 Apr 2015 11:27:12 -0700 Subject: [amsat-bb] Mystery Solved - Pass From The Past In-Reply-To: <342C1A88-959B-4ED7-8701-ECA3063D0BEC@kl7cn.net> Message-ID: <1428431232.54047.YahooMailBasic@web125005.mail.ne1.yahoo.com> Hi Bryan. Glad to hear you found the source of the problem. Just as a further confirmation, AMSAT-NA's 2-line elements issued on January 29, 2015 yielded the following predictions for AO-73 (as object number 39444) at your QTH, and match your observations exactly: predict -t ao-73.keps -q KL7CN_W6-CM98fn.qth -p AO-73 `date -u +"%s" --date="2015-01-29 05:00:00"` 1422508701 Thu 29Jan15 05:18:21 0 160 104 15 113 2993 6286 1422508790 Thu 29Jan15 05:19:50 6 158 108 20 114 2385 6286 1422508879 Thu 29Jan15 05:21:19 15 156 112 25 115 1789 6286 1422508966 Thu 29Jan15 05:22:46 28 150 116 31 116 1244 6286 1422509046 Thu 29Jan15 05:24:06 51 134 120 35 118 847 6286 1422509104 Thu 29Jan15 05:25:04 68 79 122 39 119 728 6286 1422509140 Thu 29Jan15 05:25:40 61 33 124 41 119 767 6286 1422509185 Thu 29Jan15 05:26:25 45 10 126 44 120 924 6286 1422509251 Thu 29Jan15 05:27:31 28 360 129 48 122 1268 6286 1422509331 Thu 29Jan15 05:28:51 15 355 132 53 124 1773 6286 1422509418 Thu 29Jan15 05:30:18 7 353 136 58 126 2355 6286 1422509508 Thu 29Jan15 05:31:48 1 351 140 63 129 2965 6286 1422509517 Thu 29Jan15 05:31:57 0 351 140 63 130 3028 6286 AMSAT-NA's Keps archives are available at: http://amsat.org/pipermail/keps/ 73, de John, KD2BD -- Visit John on the Web at: http://www.qsl.net/kd2bd/ From bryan at kl7cn.net Tue Apr 7 18:35:57 2015 From: bryan at kl7cn.net (Bryan Green) Date: Tue, 7 Apr 2015 11:35:57 -0700 Subject: [amsat-bb] Mystery Solved - Pass From The Past In-Reply-To: <1428431232.54047.YahooMailBasic@web125005.mail.ne1.yahoo.com> References: <1428431232.54047.YahooMailBasic@web125005.mail.ne1.yahoo.com> Message-ID: Thanks very much, John! I'm grateful for the confirmation! -- bag On Apr 7, 2015, at 11:27, John Magliacane via AMSAT-BB wrote: Hi Bryan. Glad to hear you found the source of the problem. Just as a further confirmation, AMSAT-NA's 2-line elements issued on January 29, 2015 yielded the following predictions for AO-73 (as object number 39444) at your QTH, and match your observations exactly: predict -t ao-73.keps -q KL7CN_W6-CM98fn.qth -p AO-73 `date -u +"%s" --date="2015-01-29 05:00:00"` 1422508701 Thu 29Jan15 05:18:21 0 160 104 15 113 2993 6286 1422508790 Thu 29Jan15 05:19:50 6 158 108 20 114 2385 6286 1422508879 Thu 29Jan15 05:21:19 15 156 112 25 115 1789 6286 1422508966 Thu 29Jan15 05:22:46 28 150 116 31 116 1244 6286 1422509046 Thu 29Jan15 05:24:06 51 134 120 35 118 847 6286 1422509104 Thu 29Jan15 05:25:04 68 79 122 39 119 728 6286 1422509140 Thu 29Jan15 05:25:40 61 33 124 41 119 767 6286 1422509185 Thu 29Jan15 05:26:25 45 10 126 44 120 924 6286 1422509251 Thu 29Jan15 05:27:31 28 360 129 48 122 1268 6286 1422509331 Thu 29Jan15 05:28:51 15 355 132 53 124 1773 6286 1422509418 Thu 29Jan15 05:30:18 7 353 136 58 126 2355 6286 1422509508 Thu 29Jan15 05:31:48 1 351 140 63 129 2965 6286 1422509517 Thu 29Jan15 05:31:57 0 351 140 63 130 3028 6286 AMSAT-NA's Keps archives are available at: http://amsat.org/pipermail/keps/ 73, de John, KD2BD -- Visit John on the Web at: http://www.qsl.net/kd2bd/ _______________________________________________ Sent via AMSAT-BB at 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://amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb From kk5do at amsat.org Tue Apr 7 18:50:01 2015 From: kk5do at amsat.org (Bruce) Date: Tue, 07 Apr 2015 13:50:01 -0500 Subject: [amsat-bb] AMSAT Awards Update Message-ID: <552426D9.7090001@amsat.org> Here are the awards that have been submitted thus far in 2015. Here are our latest inductions into some of the AMSAT awards community. The following have entered into the Satellite Communicators Club for making their first satellite QSO. Nicolas Romero, KG5BON Steve Kristoff, AI9IN Hope Lea, KM4IPF Faith Hannah Lea, WA4BBC Zechariah Lea, WX4TVJ To see all the awards visit http://www.amsat.org or http://www.amsatnet.com/awards.html Bruce Paige, KK5DO AMSAT Director Contests and Awards ARRL Awards Field Checker (WAS, 5BWAS, VUCC), VE Houston AMSAT Net - Wed 0100z on Echolink - Conference *AMSAT* Also streaming MP3 at http://www.amsatnet.com Podcast at http://www.amsatnet.com/podcast.xml or iTunes From amsat at n0jy.org Tue Apr 7 19:33:28 2015 From: amsat at n0jy.org (Jerry Buxton) Date: Tue, 07 Apr 2015 14:33:28 -0500 Subject: [amsat-bb] AMSAT Awards Update In-Reply-To: <552426D9.7090001@amsat.org> References: <552426D9.7090001@amsat.org> Message-ID: <55243108.7050400@n0jy.org> Congratulations, all! Jerry Buxton, N?JY On 4/7/2015 13:50, Bruce wrote: > Here are the awards that have been submitted thus far in 2015. > > > Here are our latest inductions into some of the AMSAT awards community. > > The following have entered into the Satellite Communicators Club for > making their first satellite QSO. > > Nicolas Romero, KG5BON > Steve Kristoff, AI9IN > Hope Lea, KM4IPF > Faith Hannah Lea, WA4BBC > Zechariah Lea, WX4TVJ > > > To see all the awards visit http://www.amsat.org or > http://www.amsatnet.com/awards.html > > > Bruce Paige, KK5DO > AMSAT Director Contests and Awards > > > ARRL Awards Field Checker (WAS, 5BWAS, VUCC), VE > Houston AMSAT Net - Wed 0100z on Echolink - Conference *AMSAT* > Also streaming MP3 at http://www.amsatnet.com > Podcast at http://www.amsatnet.com/podcast.xml or iTunes > > > _______________________________________________ > Sent via AMSAT-BB at 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://amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb > > From bryan at kl7cn.net Tue Apr 7 22:12:05 2015 From: bryan at kl7cn.net (Bryan Green) Date: Tue, 7 Apr 2015 15:12:05 -0700 Subject: [amsat-bb] Mystery Solved - Pass From The Past In-Reply-To: References: <1428431232.54047.YahooMailBasic@web125005.mail.ne1.yahoo.com> Message-ID: Hello again, John! I gladly downloaded the data and found some interesting things even in AMSAT's data. In the 2014 file, AO-73 is identified as object #39444U starting January 16, 2014 and after. In the same 2014 file, AO-73 is identified as object #39445U on January 9, 2014 and prior. In the 2013 file, there is some discussion about the actual object number of AO-73 at first. It changes a few times, and settles on 39445. I know that when a new spacecraft appears it may take a while for the details to settle. I thought it was interesting and a reminder to check first the object number. :) 73! -- bag Bryan KL7CN/W6 On Apr 7, 2015, at 11:35, Bryan Green wrote: Thanks very much, John! I'm grateful for the confirmation! -- bag On Apr 7, 2015, at 11:27, John Magliacane via AMSAT-BB wrote: Hi Bryan. Glad to hear you found the source of the problem. Just as a further confirmation, AMSAT-NA's 2-line elements issued on January 29, 2015 yielded the following predictions for AO-73 (as object number 39444) at your QTH, and match your observations exactly: predict -t ao-73.keps -q KL7CN_W6-CM98fn.qth -p AO-73 `date -u +"%s" --date="2015-01-29 05:00:00"` 1422508701 Thu 29Jan15 05:18:21 0 160 104 15 113 2993 6286 1422508790 Thu 29Jan15 05:19:50 6 158 108 20 114 2385 6286 1422508879 Thu 29Jan15 05:21:19 15 156 112 25 115 1789 6286 1422508966 Thu 29Jan15 05:22:46 28 150 116 31 116 1244 6286 1422509046 Thu 29Jan15 05:24:06 51 134 120 35 118 847 6286 1422509104 Thu 29Jan15 05:25:04 68 79 122 39 119 728 6286 1422509140 Thu 29Jan15 05:25:40 61 33 124 41 119 767 6286 1422509185 Thu 29Jan15 05:26:25 45 10 126 44 120 924 6286 1422509251 Thu 29Jan15 05:27:31 28 360 129 48 122 1268 6286 1422509331 Thu 29Jan15 05:28:51 15 355 132 53 124 1773 6286 1422509418 Thu 29Jan15 05:30:18 7 353 136 58 126 2355 6286 1422509508 Thu 29Jan15 05:31:48 1 351 140 63 129 2965 6286 1422509517 Thu 29Jan15 05:31:57 0 351 140 63 130 3028 6286 AMSAT-NA's Keps archives are available at: http://amsat.org/pipermail/keps/ 73, de John, KD2BD -- Visit John on the Web at: http://www.qsl.net/kd2bd/ _______________________________________________ Sent via AMSAT-BB at 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://amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb _______________________________________________ Sent via AMSAT-BB at 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://amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb From clintbradford at mac.com Tue Apr 7 22:41:37 2015 From: clintbradford at mac.com (Clint Bradford) Date: Tue, 07 Apr 2015 15:41:37 -0700 Subject: [amsat-bb] ISS SSTV April 11 - Again! In-Reply-To: References: <9FAB8642-D11C-40F2-84D0-BC4E1F2A8B7D@mac.com> Message-ID: <25CEFF28-102B-4E04-BA74-664D196415FD@mac.com> ARISS re-re-re-posts that this is, indeed, a "limited time project" and, like you said, might just run on Saturday, April 11, beginning at 10:00 UTC and continuing only until 21:00 UTC ... Well, at least I'll have two passes to attempt from DM13-land! Clint K6LCS http://www.work-sat.com On Apr 6, 2015, at 1:45 PM, Randy Hall wrote: >> ... If I have done my predictions correctly, I don't think there are any North American passes ... From listk7age at gmail.com Tue Apr 7 22:43:23 2015 From: listk7age at gmail.com (Randy Hall) Date: Tue, 7 Apr 2015 15:43:23 -0700 Subject: [amsat-bb] ISS SSTV April 11 - Again! In-Reply-To: <25CEFF28-102B-4E04-BA74-664D196415FD@mac.com> References: <9FAB8642-D11C-40F2-84D0-BC4E1F2A8B7D@mac.com> <25CEFF28-102B-4E04-BA74-664D196415FD@mac.com> Message-ID: Hi I wish they would turn this on for say, 48 hours the first weekend of each month. It would be great to get lots of people receiving the images. 73 Randy, K7AGE On Tue, Apr 7, 2015 at 3:41 PM, Clint Bradford wrote: > ARISS re-re-re-posts that this is, indeed, a "limited time project" and, > like you > said, might just run on Saturday, April 11, beginning at 10:00 UTC and > continuing > only until 21:00 UTC ... > > Well, at least I'll have two passes to attempt from DM13-land! > > Clint K6LCS > http://www.work-sat.com > > > > > > On Apr 6, 2015, at 1:45 PM, Randy Hall wrote: > > >> ... If I have done my predictions correctly, I don't think there are > any North American passes ... > From jameshickox at sbcglobal.net Wed Apr 8 13:41:49 2015 From: jameshickox at sbcglobal.net (James Hickox) Date: Wed, 8 Apr 2015 13:41:49 +0000 (UTC) Subject: [amsat-bb] Re; 9 Message-ID: <116158064.875251.1428500509979.JavaMail.yahoo@mail.yahoo.com> referral link http://serefmeselesiizle.info/bgy/ Sent: 4/8/2015 6:41:40 AM >From James Hickox From amsat-bb at wd9ewk.net Wed Apr 8 15:59:34 2015 From: amsat-bb at wd9ewk.net (Patrick STODDARD (WD9EWK/VA7EWK)) Date: Wed, 8 Apr 2015 08:59:34 -0700 Subject: [amsat-bb] Arizona Amateur Radio Club "DeVry" hamfest on Saturday (11 April) Message-ID: Hi! I will have an AMSAT table at the Arizona Amateur Radio Club's "April Hamfest at DeVry", located at the DeVry University campus on Dunlap Avenue between 19th Avenue and the I-17 freeway in Phoenix. This is a half-day hamfest, officially starting at 6am (1300 UTC) and running until 12 noon (1900 UTC). More information about the hamfest can be found at: http://www.w7io.org/main/hamfest.html This hamfest is usually the last hamfest in the Phoenix area before the summertime heat comes here. During the hamfest, WD9EWK will be on satellite passes for on-air demonstrations. Please call if you hear me on any passes during the morning, and be a part of the demonstrations. The hamfest site is in grid DM33. After the hamfest, I will upload QSOs to Logbook of the World, and - on request - I would be happy to send a QSL card to confirm QSOs. 73! Patrick WD9EWK/VA7EWK http://www.wd9ewk.net/ Twitter: @WD9EWK From amsat-bb at wd9ewk.net Wed Apr 8 19:53:03 2015 From: amsat-bb at wd9ewk.net (Patrick STODDARD (WD9EWK/VA7EWK)) Date: Wed, 8 Apr 2015 12:53:03 -0700 Subject: [amsat-bb] Road trip to DM03/DM15/DM25/DM26/DM35 last weekend - report Message-ID: Hi! After the presentation and demonstrations in Long Beach last Friday (3 April), I did not take the direct route back home to Arizona. I made a long detour, stopping in different locations to work satellites until I eventually returned home on Sunday (5 April) afternoon. I have done day-trips to hamfests and other locations after those hamfests, but it had been a while since I did a drive like this in the southwestern USA. When I left the Los Angeles area on Saturday (4 April) morning, I was planning to end up in Las Vegas later in the day. A simple drive - get over to the I-15 freeway near San Bernardino, then head north to Las Vegas. I wanted to stop in either grids DM14 or DM15 on the way to Las Vegas, which straddles the line between grids DM25 and DM26. DM15 has less activity than DM14, so I decided to skip DM14 and try to work DM15 in the afternoon. My first stop in DM15 was northeast of Barstow, in the southwestern corner of the grid. I was planning to try an FO-29 pass around 2045 UTC, which was a shallow pass out there. I heard stations, and heard myself, but was not able to make any QSOs from here. Back onto the I-15, and north I went to the small desert town of Baker. This point is in the northeastern corner of DM15, and a better FO-29 pass was coming around 2220 UTC. I had about 35-40 minutes to spare before the pass, which I used to scout a good location to park and work the pass. Once FO-29 came up from my southeast, I had a much easier time to hear myself and other stations. Once I started calling CQ, Dave KG5CCI called me first. After logging him, I went on to work 12 other stations over the next 15 minutes. Several were looking to make a contact with DM15, and the subsequent QSL showing up in Logbook of the World, and I was happy to oblige. I worked stations from coast to coast during that pass. It was pushing 90F/32C out there on Saturday, a warm day on the edge of the Mojave Desert. After that pass, I had about 75 minutes until an SO-50 pass at 0005 UTC. I needed to drive just over 80 miles/130km from Baker to the spot I wanted to operate from in Las Vegas, sitting on the DM25/DM26 grid boundary. The traffic up to Baker was going slowly at times, but north of Baker I-15 was more like a drag strip. I was able to make the drive to Las Vegas in 65 minutes, with 10 minutes to spare before SO-50 appeared. I set up my station, took the obligatory photos to show my location on the DM25/DM26 grid boundary (I tweeted a photo of my GPS receiver from that spot), and then went on to work 14 different stations on the first SO-50 pass. Later, I worked 5 more stations on an SO-50 pass that favored the west coast. I saw an ISS pass was coming up from the southwest just after the sun went behind the mountains at 0225 UTC. Using my TH-D72A HT, I completed one QSO using APRS messages with N7NEV in the Phoenix area - a call I have worked via the ISS a few times in the past few months, either from home or when I have been on the road. After the pass, I looked on the ariss.net web site to see that two others were trying to work me after my LOS on that pass. After the ISS pass, I checked into my motel, then returned to the DM25/DM26 boundary for one AO-73 pass. I worked 3 stations during that pass. Not a bad effort for 4 different passes in a few hours, after the drive up from Los Angeles. On Sunday morning, I left Las Vegas - after a stop at the famous "Welcome to Las Vegas" sign and a drive up Las Vegas Boulevard. I drove to Kingman in northwestern Arizona, looking to work an AO-73 pass just after 1700 UTC from the DM25/DM35 grid boundary north of I-40. I had a lot of time to spare before this pass, with the bridge that now crosses the Colorado River south of Hoover Dam cutting down the drive time a bit. I found the spot, one I have used in the past, and set up my station. After taking photos of my station and GPS receiver with my station, I went on to work 3 stations. Before I left Kingman, I made additional stops for lunch and fuel, and then made the 3-hour drive home. In total, I drove 1053 miles (almost 1700km) on this road trip, and operated from 5 locations in 5 different grids. I used to do more of this, and with different operators coming on the satellites in recent times - it may be time to do some of the road trips I did in the past again. 73! Patrick WD9EWK/VA7EWK http://www.wd9ewk.net/ Twitter: @WD9EWK From kx9x at yahoo.com Wed Apr 8 20:45:59 2015 From: kx9x at yahoo.com (Sean K.) Date: Wed, 8 Apr 2015 20:45:59 +0000 (UTC) Subject: [amsat-bb] Road trip to DM03/DM15/DM25/DM26/DM35 last weekend - report In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: <1298405980.2233552.1428525959658.JavaMail.yahoo@mail.yahoo.com> Patrick - Thanks so much for the DM15 QSO. It was my first QSO with California (state #41), and your LOTW QSL put me over the top for my Satellite VUCC. Appreciate the effort!?Sean Kutzko Amateur Radio KX9X From: Patrick STODDARD (WD9EWK/VA7EWK) To: "amsat-bb at amsat.org" Sent: Wednesday, April 8, 2015 3:53 PM Subject: [amsat-bb] Road trip to DM03/DM15/DM25/DM26/DM35 last weekend - report Hi! After the presentation and demonstrations in Long Beach last Friday (3 April), I did not take the direct route back home to Arizona. I made a long detour, stopping in different locations to work satellites until I eventually returned home on Sunday (5 April) afternoon. I have done day-trips to hamfests and other locations after those hamfests, but it had been a while since I did a drive like this in the southwestern USA. When I left the Los Angeles area on Saturday (4 April) morning, I was planning to end up in Las Vegas later in the day. A simple drive - get over to the I-15 freeway near San Bernardino, then head north to Las Vegas. I wanted to stop in either grids DM14 or DM15 on the way to Las Vegas, which straddles the line between grids DM25 and DM26. DM15 has less activity than DM14, so I decided to skip DM14 and try to work DM15 in the afternoon. My first stop in DM15 was northeast of Barstow, in the southwestern corner of the grid. I was planning to try an FO-29 pass around 2045 UTC, which was a shallow pass out there. I heard stations, and heard myself, but was not able to make any QSOs from here. Back onto the I-15, and north I went to the small desert town of Baker. This point is in the northeastern corner of DM15, and a better FO-29 pass was coming around 2220 UTC. I had about 35-40 minutes to spare before the pass, which I used to scout a good location to park and work the pass. Once FO-29 came up from my southeast, I had a much easier time to hear myself and other stations. Once I started calling CQ, Dave KG5CCI called me first. After logging him, I went on to work 12 other stations over the next 15 minutes. Several were looking to make a contact with DM15, and the subsequent QSL showing up in Logbook of the World, and I was happy to oblige. I worked stations from coast to coast during that pass. It was pushing 90F/32C out there on Saturday, a warm day on the edge of the Mojave Desert. After that pass, I had about 75 minutes until an SO-50 pass at 0005 UTC. I needed to drive just over 80 miles/130km from Baker to the spot I wanted to operate from in Las Vegas, sitting on the DM25/DM26 grid boundary. The traffic up to Baker was going slowly at times, but north of Baker I-15 was more like a drag strip. I was able to make the drive to Las Vegas in 65 minutes, with 10 minutes to spare before SO-50 appeared. I set up my station, took the obligatory photos to show my location on the DM25/DM26 grid boundary (I tweeted a photo of my GPS receiver from that spot), and then went on to work 14 different stations on the first SO-50 pass. Later, I worked 5 more stations on an SO-50 pass that favored the west coast. I saw an ISS pass was coming up from the southwest just after the sun went behind the mountains at 0225 UTC. Using my TH-D72A HT, I completed one QSO using APRS messages with N7NEV in the Phoenix area - a call I have worked via the ISS a few times in the past few months, either from home or when I have been on the road. After the pass, I looked on the ariss.net web site to see that two others were trying to work me after my LOS on that pass. After the ISS pass, I checked into my motel, then returned to the DM25/DM26 boundary for one AO-73 pass. I worked 3 stations during that pass. Not a bad effort for 4 different passes in a few hours, after the drive up from Los Angeles. On Sunday morning, I left Las Vegas - after a stop at the famous "Welcome to Las Vegas" sign and a drive up Las Vegas Boulevard. I drove to Kingman in northwestern Arizona, looking to work an AO-73 pass just after 1700 UTC from the DM25/DM35 grid boundary north of I-40. I had a lot of time to spare before this pass, with the bridge that now crosses the Colorado River south of Hoover Dam cutting down the drive time a bit. I found the spot, one I have used in the past, and set up my station. After taking photos of my station and GPS receiver with my station, I went on to work 3 stations. Before I left Kingman, I made additional stops for lunch and fuel, and then made the 3-hour drive home. In total, I drove 1053 miles (almost 1700km) on this road trip, and operated from 5 locations in 5 different grids. I used to do more of this, and with different operators coming on the satellites in recent times - it may be time to do some of the road trips I did in the past again. 73! Patrick WD9EWK/VA7EWK http://www.wd9ewk.net/ Twitter: @WD9EWK _______________________________________________ Sent via AMSAT-BB at 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://amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb From wa7eth at frontier.com Fri Apr 10 00:06:44 2015 From: wa7eth at frontier.com (wa7eth at frontier.com) Date: Fri, 10 Apr 2015 00:06:44 +0000 (UTC) Subject: [amsat-bb] CAT cable to FT-847 Message-ID: <595599280.3190363.1428624404530.JavaMail.yahoo@mail.yahoo.com> Has anyone had experience with the RT-Systems CAT USB cable they say works with the Yaesu FT-847? ?I recently received one, and loaded the drivers per the instructions and I am unable to get SATPC32 to connect with the 847. ?I am running a laptop with Windows 7. ?Does anyone currently have another vendor's cable that is working with the FT-847? ?Thanks, and please contact me off list at wa7eth at frontier.com so I don't clutter up the BB with my problems. ?Thanks..73'..Ed ?WA7ETH From clintbradford at mac.com Fri Apr 10 00:41:49 2015 From: clintbradford at mac.com (Clint Bradford) Date: Thu, 09 Apr 2015 17:41:49 -0700 Subject: [amsat-bb] ISS SSTV THIS WEEKEND - EXTENDED HOURS Message-ID: <9AE7FF3A-D028-4E13-B858-E0F2591AA62C@mac.com> EXTENDED HOURS ANNOUNCED - FROM AMSAT-UK - Continuous operation, using the call sign RS0ISS, is expected to start at 1000 UT on Saturday, April 11 and continue until 2130 UT on Sunday, April 12. Clint K6LCS From n1jez at burlingtontelecom.net Fri Apr 10 11:44:49 2015 From: n1jez at burlingtontelecom.net (Mike Seguin) Date: Fri, 10 Apr 2015 07:44:49 -0400 Subject: [amsat-bb] CAT cable to FT-847 In-Reply-To: <595599280.3190363.1428624404530.JavaMail.yahoo@mail.yahoo.com> References: <595599280.3190363.1428624404530.JavaMail.yahoo@mail.yahoo.com> Message-ID: <5527B7B1.9030806@burlingtontelecom.net> Hi Ed, I just tried a generic KeySpan USB to serial adapter on my Win 7 Pro 64 bit machine and it worked fine. My default baud rate setting was 9600 from SATPC32. I did have to change the radio CAT speed to 9600 just for the quick test (was 57600). Mike On 4/9/2015 8:06 PM, wa7eth at frontier.com wrote: > Has anyone had experience with the RT-Systems CAT USB cable they say works with the Yaesu FT-847? I recently received one, and loaded the drivers per the instructions and I am unable to get SATPC32 to connect with the 847. I am running a laptop with Windows 7. Does anyone currently have another vendor's cable that is working with the FT-847? Thanks, and please contact me off list at wa7eth at frontier.com so I don't clutter up the BB with my problems. Thanks..73'..Ed WA7ETH -- 73, Mike, N1JEZ "A closed mouth gathers no feet" From rick at vk6xlr.net Fri Apr 10 12:05:49 2015 From: rick at vk6xlr.net (Rick Kowalewski) Date: Fri, 10 Apr 2015 20:05:49 +0800 Subject: [amsat-bb] CAT cable to FT-847 In-Reply-To: <5527B7B1.9030806@burlingtontelecom.net> References: <595599280.3190363.1428624404530.JavaMail.yahoo@mail.yahoo.com> <5527B7B1.9030806@burlingtontelecom.net> Message-ID: <5527BC9D.4030207@vk6xlr.net> Hi Ed, Perhaps you have an early serial number unit. They have known issues with CAT control ..... "Yaesu appears to use the following format for serial numbers on their amateur products: Year of manufacture-Month of manufacture-Production Run-Individual Unit number, where the month of manufacture is offset by 2, so "C" means January, "D" means February, "E" means March, and so forth. Example: 8G051234 = 1998, May (fifth month, or "G"), Production Run 05, unit #1234 in this run. One key serial number range is 8G05. This seems to be the point at which Yaesu had corrected the bi-directional CAT issue and made some other improvements. This version was made in May 1998. Later serial numbers (e.g., 8L09nnnn) all seem to have incorporated the earlier improvements plus newones." 73, Rick VK6XLR > On 4/9/2015 8:06 PM, wa7eth at frontier.com wrote: >> Has anyone had experience with the RT-Systems CAT USB cable they say >> works with the Yaesu FT-847? I recently received one, and loaded the >> drivers per the instructions and I am unable to get SATPC32 to >> connect with the 847. I am running a laptop with Windows 7. Does >> anyone currently have another vendor's cable that is working with the >> FT-847? Thanks, and please contact me off list at >> wa7eth at frontier.com so I don't clutter up the BB with my problems. >> Thanks..73'..Ed WA7ETH > From k4gkj at embarqmail.com Fri Apr 10 13:09:46 2015 From: k4gkj at embarqmail.com (Doug - k4GKJ) Date: Fri, 10 Apr 2015 09:09:46 -0400 Subject: [amsat-bb] CAT cable to FT-847 Message-ID: I thought the RT system cables were intended for programing and not control...... ?Is it possible that the control option is absent on your model?? Just a thought....? Doug Bennight - K4GKJ 528-5772 -------- Original message -------- From: Mike Seguin Date: 04/10/2015 7:44 AM (GMT-05:00) To: amsat-bb at amsat.org Subject: Re: [amsat-bb] CAT cable to FT-847 Hi Ed, I just tried a generic KeySpan USB to serial adapter on my Win 7 Pro 64 bit machine and it worked fine. My default baud rate setting was 9600 from SATPC32. I did have to change the radio CAT speed to 9600 just for the quick test (was 57600). Mike On 4/9/2015 8:06 PM, wa7eth at frontier.com wrote: > Has anyone had experience with the RT-Systems CAT USB cable they say works with the Yaesu FT-847?? I recently received one, and loaded the drivers per the instructions and I am unable to get SATPC32 to connect with the 847.? I am running a laptop with Windows 7.? Does anyone currently have another vendor's cable that is working with the FT-847?? Thanks, and please contact me off list at wa7eth at frontier.com so I don't clutter up the BB with my problems.? Thanks..73'..Ed? WA7ETH -- 73, Mike, N1JEZ "A closed mouth gathers no feet" _______________________________________________ Sent via AMSAT-BB at 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://amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb From kc5qbc at swbell.net Fri Apr 10 16:06:35 2015 From: kc5qbc at swbell.net (Floyd Rodgers) Date: Fri, 10 Apr 2015 11:06:35 -0500 Subject: [amsat-bb] CAT cable to FT-847 In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: <5527F50B.6090600@swbell.net> FYI: the 847 has a standard serial port on back for CAT and programming. If you are using a special cable it must be because you no longer have computers with a serial port. I am lucky that almost all mine still have them (intentional). On the two laptops without serial ports, I use gearmo 4 port devices, the desktop uses a 8port PCI board from MOXA. No issues ever with either device. From wa4sca at gmail.com Fri Apr 10 16:28:28 2015 From: wa4sca at gmail.com (Alan) Date: Fri, 10 Apr 2015 11:28:28 -0500 Subject: [amsat-bb] CAT cable to FT-847 In-Reply-To: <5527F50B.6090600@swbell.net> References: <5527F50B.6090600@swbell.net> Message-ID: <000001d073ab$60881fc0$21985f40$@GMAIL.COM> It does require a null modem cable/adapter, which is not the typical Yaesu requirement. "Real" serial ports are great, and save a lot of head scratching. ;) 73s, Alan WA4SCA <-----Original Message----- Simplest way to set up Satpc32 with the FT847 is to use a 1 port FTDI USB TO RS@#@ SERIAL NULL MODEM ADAPTER CABLE sold by StarTech.com The nomenclature is ICUSB232FTN USB TO NULL MODEM ADAPTER CABLE Comes complete with Cd driver I have been using this cable with no problems for several years on my Acer windows 7 computer.. 73 JACK/KC7MG From jimlist at zoho.com Fri Apr 10 20:11:19 2015 From: jimlist at zoho.com (Jim Heck) Date: Fri, 10 Apr 2015 21:11:19 +0100 Subject: [amsat-bb] AO73 mode change In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: <55282E67.7020104@zoho.com> Hi All, Just to advise that FUNcube-1 AO73 has just (at approx 2009UTC) been commanded into continuous amateur mode. We expect to change it back to autonomous mode on Sunday pm. Have FUN! 73 Jim G3WGM From dmarthouse at gmail.com Fri Apr 10 22:43:17 2015 From: dmarthouse at gmail.com (Dave Marthouse) Date: Fri, 10 Apr 2015 18:43:17 -0400 Subject: [amsat-bb] Status of EO-79 and EO-80 Message-ID: <55285205.5050404@gmail.com> Hello, What is the current status of EO-79 and EO-80? Are they downlinking on 2 meters and what's the frequencies and modulation schemes? -- Dave Marthouse N2AAM dmarthouse at gmail.com From n8hm at arrl.net Fri Apr 10 22:45:52 2015 From: n8hm at arrl.net (Paul Stoetzer) Date: Fri, 10 Apr 2015 18:45:52 -0400 Subject: [amsat-bb] Status of EO-79 and EO-80 In-Reply-To: <55285205.5050404@gmail.com> References: <55285205.5050404@gmail.com> Message-ID: Dave, All the info is here: https://www.qb50.eu/index.php/precursor-amateur-radio-operator The transponders are not yet active as their primary mission is not yet complete. This summer seems to be the latest estimate for that. 73, Paul, N8HM On Fri, Apr 10, 2015 at 6:43 PM, Dave Marthouse wrote: > Hello, > > What is the current status of EO-79 and EO-80? Are they downlinking on 2 > meters and what's the frequencies and modulation schemes? > > > -- > Dave Marthouse N2AAM > dmarthouse at gmail.com > > _______________________________________________ > Sent via AMSAT-BB at 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://amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb From clintbradford at mac.com Fri Apr 10 23:42:09 2015 From: clintbradford at mac.com (Clint Bradford) Date: Fri, 10 Apr 2015 16:42:09 -0700 Subject: [amsat-bb] Diploma Received from Poland Message-ID: Just received in the mail a beautiful "diploma" from Poland's Slawek SQ3OOK - for my submission of an SSTV image from the ISS last month. MANY THANKS to Slawek for this effort. If he offers this type of project in the future, take him up on the offer - it is gorgeous, and already in a frame ... a scanned copy is viewable here ... https://files.secureserver.net/0saIvMeejGxW3G Clint K6LCS http://www.work-sat.com From glasbrenner at mindspring.com Sat Apr 11 00:04:50 2015 From: glasbrenner at mindspring.com (Andrew Glasbrenner) Date: Fri, 10 Apr 2015 20:04:50 -0400 Subject: [amsat-bb] Status of EO-79 and EO-80 In-Reply-To: <55285205.5050404@gmail.com> References: <55285205.5050404@gmail.com> Message-ID: I was copying telemetry and uploading it for a while after launch, using MixW and OnlineKISS. I think I even did a short YouTube video. They are easy to hear! 73, Drew KO4MA Sent from my iPhone > On Apr 10, 2015, at 6:43 PM, Dave Marthouse wrote: > > Hello, > > What is the current status of EO-79 and EO-80? Are they downlinking on 2 meters and what's the frequencies and modulation schemes? > > > -- > Dave Marthouse N2AAM > dmarthouse at gmail.com > > _______________________________________________ > Sent via AMSAT-BB at 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://amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb From johnbrier at gmail.com Sat Apr 11 00:12:56 2015 From: johnbrier at gmail.com (John Brier) Date: Fri, 10 Apr 2015 20:12:56 -0400 Subject: [amsat-bb] Diploma Received from Poland In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: That is very nice! Congratulations! On Fri, Apr 10, 2015 at 7:42 PM, Clint Bradford wrote: > Just received in the mail a beautiful "diploma" from Poland's Slawek SQ3OOK - > for my submission of an SSTV image from the ISS last month. > > MANY THANKS to Slawek for this effort. > > If he offers this type of project in the future, take him up on the offer - it > is gorgeous, and already in a frame ... a scanned copy is viewable here ... > > https://files.secureserver.net/0saIvMeejGxW3G > > Clint K6LCS > http://www.work-sat.com > > _______________________________________________ > Sent via AMSAT-BB at 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://amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb From clintbradford at mac.com Sat Apr 11 00:35:59 2015 From: clintbradford at mac.com (Clint Bradford) Date: Fri, 10 Apr 2015 17:35:59 -0700 Subject: [amsat-bb] Diploma Received from Poland In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: <06531B3B-274A-4DE0-9F26-D77E5DF56A8A@mac.com> There was not a lot of "fanfare" for this European amateur radio group's project. But I went ahead and mailed a SASE and followed the instructions ... and wow - what a way to start the weekend - with another ISS SSTV project scheduled to begin in just a few hours! Thank you for your message. Clint K6LCS On Apr 10, 2015, at 5:12 PM, John Brier wrote: That is very nice! From wa7eth at frontier.com Sat Apr 11 05:34:04 2015 From: wa7eth at frontier.com (wa7eth at frontier.com) Date: Sat, 11 Apr 2015 05:34:04 +0000 (UTC) Subject: [amsat-bb] Thanks for all the help Message-ID: <239267260.738716.1428730444235.JavaMail.yahoo@mail.yahoo.com> I would like to thank all that helped with my SATPC32 to FT-847 interface problem (cable)...I think I may have found the problem and as soon as I locate a null modem cable, I will be able to confirm it. ?We live in a wonderful age where information can flow so quickly and I am most appreciative of everyone's input and help. ? 73'..Ed ?WA7ETH From GW1FKY at aol.com Sat Apr 11 07:35:48 2015 From: GW1FKY at aol.com (GW1FKY at aol.com) Date: Sat, 11 Apr 2015 03:35:48 -0400 Subject: [amsat-bb] FLATHOLM ISLAND - EU124 - MARCONI EVENT STATION Message-ID: <64bb9.697a37cb.425a28d4@aol.com> "GB4MBC" - Special Event Station Members of Barry Amateur Radio Society (BARS) in South Wales - UK, will be operating from historic Flatholm Island, EU -124 from. 24th -27th April 2015. GB4MBC operations on 25th April to celebrate Marconi's birthday. Also operating using personal calls on other days. Mainly HF operation - also anticipate satellite operations using limited portable equipment during the stay. QSL via MW0DHF. Group Name Call Sign and Location : GB4MBC - FLATHOLM ISLAND - EU-124. - SOUTH WALES .UK Ken Eaton GW1FKY Amsat-UK Amsat NA From andythomasmail at yahoo.co.uk Sat Apr 11 20:49:15 2015 From: andythomasmail at yahoo.co.uk (andy thomas) Date: Sat, 11 Apr 2015 20:49:15 +0000 (UTC) Subject: [amsat-bb] ISS SSTV Active 2035 UTC Message-ID: <718611192.497916.1428785355563.JavaMail.yahoo@mail.yahoo.com> Series 3 / 1 is the new diploma, series 3 / 2 is the cutting from the Huntsville Times. 73 de andy g0sfj From DFox at rwglaw.com Sat Apr 11 22:49:57 2015 From: DFox at rwglaw.com (D. Craig Fox) Date: Sat, 11 Apr 2015 15:49:57 -0700 Subject: [amsat-bb] small, brief light flash near ISS Message-ID: My wife and I were outside watching the April 3, 8.20pm, 82 deg, super bright pass of ISS here in Orange County, Cal. After it had passed overhead, and was moving quickly away from us to the N/E, my wife and I simultaneously saw a very small, very brief, flash of white light just to the right of ISS. Although difficult to tell, it appeared to be close to the station, and not somewhere between the ISS and us. Since then we have both wondered what we might have seen. Anyone else seen this before? (thanks for the indulging this slightly off topic post) CONFIDENTIALITY NOTICE: This e-mail transmission (and/or the attachments accompanying it) may contain confidential information belonging to the sender which is protected by the attorney-client privilege. The information is intended only for the use of the intended recipient. If you are not the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any disclosure, copying, distribution or the taking of any action in reliance on the contents of this information is strictly prohibited. Any unauthorized interception of this transmission is illegal. If you have received this transmission in error, please promptly notify the sender by reply e-mail, and then destroy all copies of the transmission. From kb1lqd at gmail.com Sat Apr 11 23:19:49 2015 From: kb1lqd at gmail.com (Brenton Salmi) Date: Sat, 11 Apr 2015 16:19:49 -0700 Subject: [amsat-bb] small, brief light flash near ISS In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: You probably saw an Irridum Flare: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Satellite_flare I've accidently saw them as well, quite surprising if you don't expect it. #scienceisawesome - Brent, KB1LQD On Sat, Apr 11, 2015 at 3:49 PM, D. Craig Fox wrote: > My wife and I were outside watching the April 3, 8.20pm, 82 deg, super > bright pass of ISS here in Orange County, Cal. After it had passed > overhead, and was moving quickly away from us to the N/E, my wife and I > simultaneously saw a very small, very brief, flash of white light just to > the right of ISS. Although difficult to tell, it appeared to be close to > the station, and not somewhere between the ISS and us. > Since then we have both wondered what we might have seen. > Anyone else seen this before? (thanks for the indulging this slightly off > topic post) > > CONFIDENTIALITY NOTICE: This e-mail transmission (and/or the attachments > accompanying it) may contain confidential information belonging to the > sender which is protected by the attorney-client privilege. The information > is intended only for the use of the intended recipient. 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Join now to support the amateur satellite program! > Subscription settings: http://amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb > From k9jkm at comcast.net Sat Apr 11 23:27:19 2015 From: k9jkm at comcast.net (JoAnne Maenpaa) Date: Sat, 11 Apr 2015 18:27:19 -0500 Subject: [amsat-bb] AMSAT in the Video Amateur Radio Newsline This Week Message-ID: <005a01d074af$0df986e0$29ec94a0$@net> AMSAT gets a nice mention in the Amateur Radio Newsline video report this week: https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=HXBAsjdt0bA At about the 3 minute point Newsline reports on our ANS bulletin about the new 2015 updated "Getting Started" book will be released at Dayton. -- 73 de JoAnne K9JKM k9jkm at amsat.org AMSAT VP User Services From DFox at rwglaw.com Sat Apr 11 23:35:18 2015 From: DFox at rwglaw.com (D. Craig Fox) Date: Sat, 11 Apr 2015 16:35:18 -0700 Subject: [amsat-bb] small, brief light flash near ISS In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: ?Thanks Glenn, David and Brenton. I could definitely check Iridium satellite predicted flares. Forgot about Iridium satellite flares. Although this small flash seemed separate from the ISS structure, looking back on the incident, and given how large the ISS is, Im thinking a brief reflection off an area that was not solidly and continuously illuminated during the pass, occurring when the geometry was just perfect for our viewing location, seems the likeliest explanation. Thanks again gents! 73s Craig (Glenn I looked for you on AO73's earlier pass last night) NOTICE: This communication may contain privileged or other confidential information. If you are not the intended recipient of this communication, or an employee or agent responsible for delivering this communication to the intended recipient, please advise the sender by reply email and immediately delete the message and any attachments without copying or disclosing the contents. Thank you. From saguaroastro at cox.net Sun Apr 12 00:23:48 2015 From: saguaroastro at cox.net (Rick Tejera) Date: Sat, 11 Apr 2015 17:23:48 -0700 Subject: [amsat-bb] small, brief light flash near ISS Message-ID: Go here: www.heavens-above.com You can get past predictions to see what it was. Most likely an iridium flare, but not necessarily so.? 73 Rick K7TEJ Sent from my Verizon Wireless 4G LTE smartphone -------- Original message -------- From: "D. Craig Fox" Date:04/11/2015 16:35 (GMT-07:00) To: 'Glenn Miller - AA5PK' , amsat-bb at amsat.org Subject: Re: [amsat-bb] small, brief light flash near ISS Thanks Glenn, David and Brenton. I could definitely check Iridium satellite predicted flares. Forgot about Iridium satellite flares. Although this small flash seemed separate from the ISS structure, looking back on the incident, and given how large the ISS is, Im thinking a brief reflection off an area that was not solidly and continuously illuminated during the pass, occurring when the geometry was just perfect for our viewing location, seems the likeliest explanation. Thanks again gents! 73s Craig (Glenn I looked for you on AO73's earlier pass last night) NOTICE: This communication may contain privileged or other confidential information. If you are not the intended recipient of this communication, or an employee or agent responsible for delivering this communication to the intended recipient, please advise the sender by reply email and immediately delete the message and any attachments without copying or disclosing the contents. Thank you. _______________________________________________ Sent via AMSAT-BB at 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://amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb From DFox at rwglaw.com Sun Apr 12 00:24:22 2015 From: DFox at rwglaw.com (D. Craig Fox) Date: Sat, 11 Apr 2015 17:24:22 -0700 Subject: [amsat-bb] small, brief light flash near ISS In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: Many thanks Rick! From: Rick Tejera [mailto:saguaroastro at cox.net] Sent: Saturday, April 11, 2015 5:24 PM To: D. Craig Fox; 'Glenn Miller - AA5PK'; amsat-bb at amsat.org Subject: Re: [amsat-bb] small, brief light flash near ISS Go here: www.heavens-above.com You can get past predictions to see what it was. Most likely an iridium flare, but not necessarily so. 73 Rick K7TEJ Sent from my Verizon Wireless 4G LTE smartphone -------- Original message -------- From: "D. Craig Fox" > Date:04/11/2015 16:35 (GMT-07:00) To: 'Glenn Miller - AA5PK' >, amsat-bb at amsat.org Subject: Re: [amsat-bb] small, brief light flash near ISS Thanks Glenn, David and Brenton. I could definitely check Iridium satellite predicted flares. Forgot about Iridium satellite flares. Although this small flash seemed separate from the ISS structure, looking back on the incident, and given how large the ISS is, Im thinking a brief reflection off an area that was not solidly and continuously illuminated during the pass, occurring when the geometry was just perfect for our viewing location, seems the likeliest explanation. Thanks again gents! 73s Craig (Glenn I looked for you on AO73's earlier pass last night) NOTICE: This communication may contain privileged or other confidential information. If you are not the intended recipient of this communication, or an employee or agent responsible for delivering this communication to the intended recipient, please advise the sender by reply email and immediately delete the message and any attachments without copying or disclosing the contents. Thank you. _______________________________________________ Sent via AMSAT-BB at 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://amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb Click here to report this email as spam. CONFIDENTIALITY NOTICE: This e-mail transmission (and/or the attachments accompanying it) may contain confidential information belonging to the sender which is protected by the attorney-client privilege. The information is intended only for the use of the intended recipient. If you are not the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any disclosure, copying, distribution or the taking of any action in reliance on the contents of this information is strictly prohibited. Any unauthorized interception of this transmission is illegal. If you have received this transmission in error, please promptly notify the sender by reply e-mail, and then destroy all copies of the transmission. From skristof at etczone.com Sun Apr 12 01:00:46 2015 From: skristof at etczone.com (Steve Kristoff) Date: Sat, 11 Apr 2015 21:00:46 -0400 Subject: [amsat-bb] ISS SSTV Active 2035 UTC In-Reply-To: <718611192.497916.1428785355563.JavaMail.yahoo@mail.yahoo.com> References: <718611192.497916.1428785355563.JavaMail.yahoo@mail.yahoo.com> Message-ID: Got a couple nice pictures from ISS this evening. Max angle was only 28 and 29 degrees so the system is working great. Thanks to AMSAT, ARISS, the astronauts and cosmonauts and whoever is else is responsible for doing this. Still trying to convince my 4 year old grandson that I'm receiving pictures from outer space, but he remains skeptical. Steve Kristoff AI9IN Oldenburg IN Grid: EM79ji skristof at etczone.com ----- Original Message ----- From: "andy thomas" To: "amsat" Sent: Saturday, April 11, 2015 4:49 PM Subject: [amsat-bb] ISS SSTV Active 2035 UTC > Series 3 / 1 is the new diploma, series 3 / 2 is the cutting from the > Huntsville Times. > 73 de andy g0sfj > _______________________________________________ > Sent via AMSAT-BB at 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://amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb From my.callsign at verizon.net Sun Apr 12 01:31:01 2015 From: my.callsign at verizon.net (KO6TZ BOB) Date: Sat, 11 Apr 2015 18:31:01 -0700 Subject: [amsat-bb] ISS-SSTV Message-ID: <5529CAD5.8000807@verizon.net> Flawless copy of picture 8/12 on the 18:02 PDT pass here in DM13. Short fade bar on the earlier 16:25 PDT pass, otherwise great picture. KO6TZ From dtabor at wright.com Sun Apr 12 14:28:32 2015 From: dtabor at wright.com (Douglas Tabor) Date: Sun, 12 Apr 2015 08:28:32 -0600 Subject: [amsat-bb] ISS SSTV THIS WEEKEND - EXTENDED HOURS Message-ID: <3CF244A0-8C0D-42D4-A1E1-7D7DF0CA6DA9@wright.com> On my drive home from a day of bicycle race officiating, I had my FT-7900 ?scanning?. Suddenly, the radio stopped on ISS and lo, there was as clear as a bell, the familiar sound of an SSTV signal, so until I got into the canyon west of Loveland, CO, I listened and wished that I was back home where I could have decoded it. Still, good to hear something on the ISS channel like this. (Around 2300 UTC yesterday). 73 and good luck to all that are decoding these images. Doug, N6UA DN70gj From k8tl at earthlink.net Sun Apr 12 15:28:39 2015 From: k8tl at earthlink.net (Tom Lubbers K8TL) Date: Sun, 12 Apr 2015 11:28:39 -0400 (GMT-04:00) Subject: [amsat-bb] IC-910H on E-Bay Message-ID: <26075667.1428852519878.JavaMail.root@mswamui-thinleaf.atl.sa.earthlink.net> I was so elated to acquire my IC-9100 at almost no cost that I decided to share my good fortune with the satellite community by offering to sell the IC-910H for the first realistic offer. However I didn?t receive ANY offers so it will be listed on EBay early next week. The IC 9100 is up and running WOW. Tom K8TL From james at wx4tv.com Sun Apr 12 16:01:46 2015 From: james at wx4tv.com (James Lea - WX4TV) Date: Sun, 12 Apr 2015 12:01:46 -0400 Subject: [amsat-bb] IC-910H on E-Bay In-Reply-To: <26075667.1428852519878.JavaMail.root@mswamui-thinleaf.atl.sa.earthlink.net> References: <26075667.1428852519878.JavaMail.root@mswamui-thinleaf.atl.sa.earthlink.net> Message-ID: <47D99263-A93A-4F1A-A4BD-51C7654DDEC0@wx4tv.com> KM4IPF is interested, but I cannot access your email verification from my iPhone. James Lea Sent from my iPhone On Apr 12, 2015, at 11:28, Tom Lubbers K8TL wrote: I was so elated to acquire my IC-9100 at almost no cost that I decided to share my good fortune with the satellite community by offering to sell the IC-910H for the first realistic offer. However I didn?t receive ANY offers so it will be listed on EBay early next week. The IC 9100 is up and running WOW. Tom K8TL _______________________________________________ Sent via AMSAT-BB at amsat.org. 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Subscription settings: http://amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb From fabianomoser at gmail.com Sun Apr 12 18:58:20 2015 From: fabianomoser at gmail.com (Fabiano Moser) Date: Sun, 12 Apr 2015 19:58:20 +0100 Subject: [amsat-bb] SSTV from ISS - Video Recording CT7ABD Message-ID: Hello, Just received a SSTV photo from ISS and make a video showing how :) Enjoy! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a_oMdq6q-2w 73 Fabiano Moser CT7ABD From k9jkm at comcast.net Sun Apr 12 18:59:53 2015 From: k9jkm at comcast.net (JoAnne Maenpaa) Date: Sun, 12 Apr 2015 13:59:53 -0500 Subject: [amsat-bb] ANS-102 AMSAT News Service Weekly Bulletins Message-ID: <002001d07552$dc9959f0$95cc0dd0$@net> AMSAT NEWS SERVICE ANS-102 The AMSAT News Service bulletins are a free, weekly news and infor- mation service of AMSAT North America, The Radio Amateur Satellite Corporation. ANS publishes news related to Amateur Radio in Space including reports on the activities of a worldwide group of Amateur Radio operators who share an active interest in designing, building, launching and communicating through analog and digital Amateur Radio satellites. The news feed on http://www.amsat.org publishes news of Amateur Radio in Space as soon as our volunteers can post it. Please send any amateur satellite news or reports to: ans-editor at amsat.org. [Ed. note - Apologies for the delay in the distribution of the ANS bulletins this week. Our regular editor is dealing with a family emergency.] In this edition: * TAPR/AMSAT Dinner Featured Speaker at Dayton * AMSAT Hotel Room Reservations for Dayton Hamvention * AMSAT at the Dayton Hamvention -- Call for volunteers * AMSAT Awards Update * Updates to Format in AMSAT Weekly Keplerian Elements Distribution * AMSAT on Newsline Video Update SB SAT @ AMSAT $ANS-102.01 ANS-095 AMSAT News Service Weekly Bulletins AMSAT News Service Bulletin 095.01 >From AMSAT HQ KENSINGTON, MD. DATE April 12, 2015 To All RADIO AMATEURS BID: $ANS-102.01 --------------------------------------------------------------------- TAPR/AMSAT Dinner Featured Speaker at Dayton The ninth annual TAPR/AMSAT Banquet will be held on Friday night, May 15, at 1830 EDT. This dinner is always a highlight of the AMSAT (Radio Amateur Satellite Corp.) and TAPR (Tucson Amateur Packet Radio) activities during the Dayton Hamvention. This year's speaker will be Michael Ossmann, AD0NR, "Adventures of a Hacker Turned Ham". Michael Ossmann, AD0NR, grew up as a computer nerd embracing the hacker ethos. Eventually Michael became very interested in the security of wireless systems such as remote keyless entry, garage door openers, Wi-Fi, and Bluetooth. He designed Ubertooth One, a Bluetooth sniffer that was successfully funded on Kickstarter. Not one to rest, Michael later designed and successfully funded HackRF One, an open source SDR platform that attracted the attention of the amateur radio community. Michael will talk about his unique perspective on the community as an outsider looking in, why he resisted getting a license for years, and why he finally decided to join. Michael will also share his thoughts on what it means to be a hacker, what it means to be a ham, and what amateur radio may look like in the decades to come. Tickets ($35 each) must be purchased online in advance on the AMSAT website at www.amsat.org through the AMSAT Store tab. Tickets will not be sold at the Hamvention or at the door. Tickets purchased online may be collected at the AMSAT booth (433-435, 444-446). The Banquet will take place at the Kohler Presidential Banquet Center, 4572 Presidential Way, Kettering, OH 45429 (just south of Dayton). The cash bar will open at 1830 EDT, with the dinner commencing around 1900 EDT. [ANS thanks the AMSAT Hamvention Posse for the above information] --------------------------------------------------------------------- AMSAT Hotel Room Reservations for Dayton Hamvention Once again, this year, as in previous years AMSAT has reserved a block of rooms for the Dayton Hamvention at the Country Inn & Suites in Fairborn, Ohio. The cost is $109 per night. The cutoff date for reservations is April 12. First priority will be given to AMSAT members assisting with the booth operations, satellite operating demonstrations, and the AMSAT Forum presentations. Call Martha at the AMSAT office at 301-822-4376 to give her your arrival/departure dates and your credit card information. [ANS thanks Martha at the AMSAT Office for the above information] --------------------------------------------------------------------- AMSAT at the Dayton Hamvention -- Call for volunteers Last year, we had 52 people assist with the AMSAT booth at the Dayton. It was the efforts of those volunteers that made the 2014 Dayton Hamvention a success for AMSAT. The interaction with AMSAT members, satellite operators, designers, and builders makes the whole experience a lot of fun. The 2015 Hamvention is May 15-17. Would you consider helping AMSAT at Dayton this year? Whether you're available for only a couple of hours or if you can spend the entire weekend with us, your help would be greatly appreciated. Please send an e-mail to Steve, n9ip at amsat.org if you can help. [ANS thanks AMSAT's Hamvention Chairman Steve Belter, N9IP for the above information] --------------------------------------------------------------------- AMSAT Awards Update Here are the awards that have been submitted thus far in 2015. Here are our latest inductions into some of the AMSAT awards community. The following have entered into the Satellite Communicators Club for making their first satellite QSO. Nicolas Romero, KG5BON Steve Kristoff, AI9IN Hope Lea, KM4IPF Faith Hannah Lea, WA4BBC Zechariah Lea, WX4TVJ To see all the awards visit http://www.amsat.org or http://www.amsatnet.com/awards.html [ANS thanks Bruce Paige, KK5DO, AMSAT Director Contests and Awards, for the above information] --------------------------------------------------------------------- Updates to Format in AMSAT Weekly Keplerian Elements Distribution The AMSAT verbose format will no longer be distributed by AMSAT email. This is the element set that looks like the following: Satellite: AO-07 Catalog number: 07530 Epoch time: 15021.49149419 Element set: 174 Inclination: 101.5028 deg RA of node: 001.3581 deg Eccentricity: 0.0011670 Arg of perigee: 228.2064 deg Mean anomaly: 245.5090 deg Mean motion: 12.53610988 rev/day Decay rate: -1.6e-07 rev/day^2 Epoch rev: 83887 Checksum: 279 Please note that the following NASA 2-line (TLE) format will continue to be sent. The NASA 2-line TLE) format looks like this: AO-07 1 07530U 74089B 15021.49149419 -.00000016 00000-0 17235-3 0 1747 2 07530 101.5028 001.3581 0011670 228.2064 245.5090 12.53610988838873 On January 22, 2015 I requested comments on discontinuing the AMSAT verbose format and the comments that I have received to date indicate that very few people would be affected by this change. The AMSAT verbose format has out lived its usefulness. Those that are affected by this change are considering work-arounds to allow them to use the NASA 2-line (TLE) format. Note that most satellite tracking programs readily accept the NASA 2-line (TLE) format if the correct upload options are chosen. The NASA 2-line elements will continue being sent each week as they are now. In effect, the weekly email that you now receive will consist only of one email entitled orbYYDDD.2l.amsat (for example). The YY in the email title is the year (15 for 2015) and DDD is the Julian day of the year (022 for January 22nd). The email entitled orbYYDDD.amsat (for example) will NOT be sent. One more time, the weekly NASA 2-line element (NASA TLE) format email will continue to be sent each week as usual. Joe Fitzgerald notes that another source of current Keplerian 2-line data (TLE) is now available. The following URL has current data for the AMSAT satellite list including the ISS and is updated at least daily using the latest ISS elements from Johnson Spaceflight Center. http://www.amsat.org/amsat/ftp/keps/current/nasabare.txt New satellites are added as soon as possible - so there is no need to wait for the Thursday bulletin if you need an update right now. [ANS thank Ray Hoad, WA5QGD, AMSAT Keeper of the Keps, for the above information] --------------------------------------------------------------------- AMSAT on Newsline Video Update AMSAT gets a nice mention in the Amateur Radio Newsline video report this week: https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=HXBAsjdt0bA At about the 3 minute point Newsline reports on our ANS bulletin about the new 2015 updated "Getting Started" book will be released at Dayton. [ANS thanks the Amateur Radio Newsline for the above information --------------------------------------------------------------------- /EX In addition to regular membership, AMSAT offers membership in the President's Club. Members of the President's Club, as sustaining donors to AMSAT Project Funds, will be eligible to receive addi- tional benefits. Application forms are available from the AMSAT Office. Primary and secondary school students are eligible for membership at one-half the standard yearly rate. Post-secondary school students enrolled in at least half time status shall be eligible for the stu- dent rate for a maximum of 6 post-secondary years in this status. Contact Martha at the AMSAT Office for additional student membership information. 73, This week's ANS Editor, JoAnne Maenpaa, K9JKM k9jkm at amsat.org From listk7age at gmail.com Sun Apr 12 22:06:29 2015 From: listk7age at gmail.com (Randy Hall) Date: Sun, 12 Apr 2015 15:06:29 -0700 Subject: [amsat-bb] SSTV from ISS - Video Recording CT7ABD In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: Me too Randy, K7AGE https://youtu.be/yAzX4S4KEyc On Sun, Apr 12, 2015 at 11:58 AM, Fabiano Moser wrote: > Hello, > > Just received a SSTV photo from ISS and make a video showing how :) > > Enjoy! > https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a_oMdq6q-2w > > 73 Fabiano Moser > CT7ABD > _______________________________________________ > Sent via AMSAT-BB at 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://amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb > From cotejaune2 at aol.com Sun Apr 12 22:02:52 2015 From: cotejaune2 at aol.com (Gary E Killmer) Date: Sun, 12 Apr 2015 18:02:52 -0400 Subject: [amsat-bb] SSTV ISS Message-ID: Sent from my iPhone. Tried to copy a solid Signal from ISS on my IPhone but no pic. What format ISS using? From johnbrier at gmail.com Sun Apr 12 22:23:16 2015 From: johnbrier at gmail.com (John Brier) Date: Sun, 12 Apr 2015 18:23:16 -0400 Subject: [amsat-bb] SSTV ISS In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: PD180 On Sun, Apr 12, 2015 at 6:02 PM, Gary E Killmer via AMSAT-BB wrote: > > > Sent from my iPhone. Tried to copy a solid Signal from ISS on my IPhone but no pic. What format ISS using? > _______________________________________________ > Sent via AMSAT-BB at 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://amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb From skristof at etczone.com Sun Apr 12 23:05:10 2015 From: skristof at etczone.com (Steve Kristoff) Date: Sun, 12 Apr 2015 19:05:10 -0400 Subject: [amsat-bb] No joy Message-ID: <1EA2D1F63E724109BD4B15964D2AE607@StevePC> No pictures on 2235 pass of ISS over EM79. Guess the party is over for now. Got a couple of good ones earlier this weekend, though. Looking forward to next time! Steve Kristoff AI9IN Oldenburg IN EM79ji skristof at etczone.com From johnbrier at gmail.com Sun Apr 12 23:34:05 2015 From: johnbrier at gmail.com (John Brier) Date: Sun, 12 Apr 2015 19:34:05 -0400 Subject: [amsat-bb] No joy In-Reply-To: <1EA2D1F63E724109BD4B15964D2AE607@StevePC> References: <1EA2D1F63E724109BD4B15964D2AE607@StevePC> Message-ID: I guess they kept to schedule (once they finally got started! because they missed three UK passes Saturday). It was supposed to stop at 21:30 UTC today: http://amsat-uk.org/2015/03/31/iss-sstv/ "Continuous operation, using the call sign RS0ISS, is expected to start at 1000 UT on Saturday, April 11 and continue until 2130 UT on Sunday, April 12." ISS Fan Club had a few voice reports in between SSTV transmissions, with a youtube link to prove it. My last pass on the US East coast, at 2100 UTC, I put the antenna down in between transmissions! I sure hope I didn't miss a great opportunity! Reports were from the UK and Russia though. It was very fun though, here are the images I got: https://www.facebook.com/johnbrier/media_set?set=a.10101627997991068.1073741844.29700132&type=1&pnref=story John Brier, KG4AKV, Raleigh, NC On Sun, Apr 12, 2015 at 7:05 PM, Steve Kristoff wrote: > No pictures on 2235 pass of ISS over EM79. Guess the party is over for now. > Got a couple of good ones earlier this weekend, though. Looking forward to next time! > > Steve Kristoff AI9IN > Oldenburg IN > EM79ji > skristof at etczone.com > > _______________________________________________ > Sent via AMSAT-BB at 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://amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb From sarlabs at gmail.com Sun Apr 12 23:47:47 2015 From: sarlabs at gmail.com (Amir Findling) Date: Sun, 12 Apr 2015 19:47:47 -0400 Subject: [amsat-bb] SSTV ISS In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: I got a half decent download using my Samsung tablet next to the radio's speaker. Antenna was a silliness 2m/70cm. I made a voice contact with the ISS in the past, using that very same antenna, both passes were low to the horizon. -- 73 de Amir K9CHP Liverpool Amateur Repeater Club www.W2CM.org Radio Amateurs of Greater Syracuse www.ragsclub.org Wilderness SAR www.wsar.org Eagle Valley Search Dogs www.evdogs.org On Apr 12, 2015 6:11 PM, "Gary E Killmer via AMSAT-BB" wrote: > > > Sent from my iPhone. Tried to copy a solid Signal from ISS on my IPhone > but no pic. What format ISS using? > _______________________________________________ > Sent via AMSAT-BB at 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://amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb > From glasbrenner at mindspring.com Mon Apr 13 12:48:14 2015 From: glasbrenner at mindspring.com (Andrew Glasbrenner) Date: Mon, 13 Apr 2015 08:48:14 -0400 Subject: [amsat-bb] Fwd: Final email. References: Message-ID: Folks, I answer QSLs for my rover ops when I can, but everyone gets a card eventually. Generally it takes me a month or two. Harassing and threatening me by email doesn't help at all. 73, Drew KO4MA Sent from my iPhone Begin forwarded message: > From: Jeff Lamb > Date: April 13, 2015 at 8:27:28 AM EDT > To: "glasbrenner at mindspring.com" > Subject: Final email. > > Drew, this is my final email to you about my QSL cards that I sent you an SASE for back in mid January. > You have refused to acknowledge any previous attempts to contact you about this problem. > If you do not acknowledge receipt of my correspondence, my next action will be in a much more public forum. > > You have plenty of time to work Yuri but you can't fill out my cards? > > I can tell you that I send out QSL cards to everyone I work from portable, usually at my own expense and upload all to LoTW. It's just the way it's supposed to be done. > > The ball is in your court but your time is running out. If I have not heard from you by week's end, this will go public and not in a flattering way. > > Your call. > > 73 de Jeff, NX9B, EM66sj > From wb9qzb_groups at yahoo.com Mon Apr 13 13:08:55 2015 From: wb9qzb_groups at yahoo.com (Mark Thompson) Date: Mon, 13 Apr 2015 13:08:55 +0000 (UTC) Subject: [amsat-bb] TAPR/AMSAT Joint Hamvention Banquet, Friday, 5/15 @ 630 pm Message-ID: <1423023385.2153213.1428930535353.JavaMail.yahoo@mail.yahoo.com> http://store.amsat.org/catalog/product_info.php?products_id=88&osCsid=oqrof68ctvmclsl7g4el32ova4 TAPR/AMSAT Joint Hamvention Banquet Join us at the Dayton Hamvention this year for the?TAPR/AMSAT Banquet on Friday evening, 15 May. Doors open at 1830 for a cash bar, with buffet dinner served at 1900.? This year's after dinner address will be: "Adventures of a Hacker Turned Ham" By Michael Ossmann, AD0NR Michael Ossmann, AD0NR, grew up as a computer nerd embracing the hacker ethos.? Eventually Michael became very interested in the security of wireless systems such as remote keyless entry, garage door openers, Wi-Fi, and Bluetooth.? He designed Ubertooth One, a Bluetooth sniffer that was successfully funded on Kickstarter.? Not one to rest, Michael later designed and successfully funded HackRF One, an open source SDR platform that attracted the attention of the amateur radio community. Michael will talk about his unique perspective on the community as an outsider looking in, why he resisted getting a license for years, and why he finally decided to join.? Michael will also share his thoughts on what it means to be a hacker, what it means to be a ham, and what amateur radio may look like in the decades to come. The dinner will be held at: Jefferson Room The Kohler Presidential Banquet Center 4548 Presidential Way Kettering, OH 45429 Reservations?must?be made in advance here. ?Tickets will not be sold at Dayton. ?Tickets purchased online may be picked up at the AMSAT booth (433-435, 444-446).? Orders must be placed by 1800 EDT, Tuesday, May 12th. No exceptions.? $35 per person From kk5do at arrl.net Mon Apr 13 13:17:56 2015 From: kk5do at arrl.net (Bruce) Date: Mon, 13 Apr 2015 08:17:56 -0500 Subject: [amsat-bb] Fwd: Final email. In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: <552BC204.7060309@arrl.net> oh boy.... i cannot tell you how many stations i have sent cards to over the past 25 years and have never received a card back. and a demand that if you don't send a card or reply to my email i am going public. really? one station in particular is a foreign country. sent a card with irc, no reply. sent a card with irc and $1 and no reply. sent a card with irc and $5 and no reply. had someone going to iceland knock on his door and ask for a card, no he said. gave up with iceland on satellite. of course, that was back in ao-13/ao-40 days. then there was a stateside station. sent me a qsl request but no envelope. this was before lotw. he bashed me on the bb saying that i was the most discourteous amsat member because this was the most cost effective way to exchange cards. he sends a card and pays postage to me and then i pay the postage back to him. that would be great if i needed another card from his state (which i don't). therefore, the most cost effective way for him to exchange cards was to cost me money. now with lotw, i don't chase paper cards that much. well, don't chase any cards that much except hf honor roll... 7 more. 73...bruce On 4/13/2015 7:48 AM, Andrew Glasbrenner wrote: > Folks, > > I answer QSLs for my rover ops when I can, but everyone gets a card eventually. Generally it takes me a month or two. Harassing and threatening me by email doesn't help at all. > > 73, Drew KO4MA > > Sent from my iPhone > > -- Bruce Paige, KK5DO AMSAT Director Contests and Awards ARRL Awards Field Checker (WAS, 5BWAS, VUCC), VE Houston AMSAT Net - Wed 0100z on Echolink - Conference *AMSAT* Also live streaming MP3 at http://www.amsatnet.com Podcast at http://www.amsatnet.com/podcast.xml or iTunes Latest satellite news on the ARRL Audio News http://www.arrl.org AMSAT on Twitter http://www.twitter.com/amsat From peter at m3php.com Mon Apr 13 13:22:05 2015 From: peter at m3php.com (Peter Goodhall) Date: Mon, 13 Apr 2015 14:22:05 +0100 Subject: [amsat-bb] Fwd: Final email. In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: Threatening public humiliation over QSL Cards is pretty low for any radio ham, Like you Drew all cards get responded too but it takes time even if they are direct anything between 1-5 months, if its via the bureau it could take many years. Guess thats the bonus of LoTW its much quicker :-) 73, Peter, 2E0SQL On 13 April 2015 at 13:48, Andrew Glasbrenner wrote: > Folks, > > I answer QSLs for my rover ops when I can, but everyone gets a card eventually. Generally it takes me a month or two. Harassing and threatening me by email doesn't help at all. > > 73, Drew KO4MA > > Sent from my iPhone > > Begin forwarded message: > >> From: Jeff Lamb >> Date: April 13, 2015 at 8:27:28 AM EDT >> To: "glasbrenner at mindspring.com" >> Subject: Final email. >> >> Drew, this is my final email to you about my QSL cards that I sent you an SASE for back in mid January. >> You have refused to acknowledge any previous attempts to contact you about this problem. >> If you do not acknowledge receipt of my correspondence, my next action will be in a much more public forum. >> >> You have plenty of time to work Yuri but you can't fill out my cards? >> >> I can tell you that I send out QSL cards to everyone I work from portable, usually at my own expense and upload all to LoTW. It's just the way it's supposed to be done. >> >> The ball is in your court but your time is running out. If I have not heard from you by week's end, this will go public and not in a flattering way. >> >> Your call. >> >> 73 de Jeff, NX9B, EM66sj >> > _______________________________________________ > Sent via AMSAT-BB at 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://amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb -- Peter Goodhall, 2E0SQL From n4ufo at yahoo.com Mon Apr 13 13:39:28 2015 From: n4ufo at yahoo.com (Kevin M) Date: Mon, 13 Apr 2015 13:39:28 +0000 (UTC) Subject: [amsat-bb] Fwd: Final email. Message-ID: <704724062.2195906.1428932368181.JavaMail.yahoo@mail.yahoo.com> Mama always used to say you catch more flies with honey than you do vinegar... pretty odd behavior if you ask me. From va6bmj at gmail.com Mon Apr 13 13:41:45 2015 From: va6bmj at gmail.com (B J) Date: Mon, 13 Apr 2015 13:41:45 +0000 Subject: [amsat-bb] Fwd: Final email. In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: Of course, there is the possibility that something got lost in the post. It happens all the time. I often have magazines go missing, so I contact the publisher and arrange for a replacement to be sent, if it's still available. Also, postal services sometimes mis-route items, so I imagine that some of my QSLs or the ones from the other stations, might have, somehow, ended up in Lower Slobbovia or Coleslawvania. 73s Bernhard VA6BMJ @ DO33FL From n8hm at arrl.net Mon Apr 13 13:58:57 2015 From: n8hm at arrl.net (Paul Stoetzer) Date: Mon, 13 Apr 2015 09:58:57 -0400 Subject: [amsat-bb] Fwd: Final email. In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: I'm not the most patient person, so I have sent the occasional email about QSL cards. Always courteous and in search of a solution to get the card (especially when it's one of the last few for an award). I certainly have never threatened to out a non-QSLer. I'm sometimes slow getting my QSLs and other mail out, but they will go out if you request it. If you send me a nice email, that will expedite it. If you send me an email threatening to out me publicly, you'll probably never get one. The great thing about LoTW is that it takes one upload to QSL everyone you work in a certain location. There should never be a time when just a "few" of those that work someone in a certain location get their LoTW confirmations. 73, Paul, N8HM On Mon, Apr 13, 2015 at 9:22 AM, Peter Goodhall wrote: > Threatening public humiliation over QSL Cards is pretty low for any > radio ham, Like you Drew all cards get responded too but it takes time > even if they are direct anything between 1-5 months, if its via the > bureau it could take many years. > > Guess thats the bonus of LoTW its much quicker :-) > > 73, > > Peter, 2E0SQL > > On 13 April 2015 at 13:48, Andrew Glasbrenner > wrote: >> Folks, >> >> I answer QSLs for my rover ops when I can, but everyone gets a card eventually. Generally it takes me a month or two. Harassing and threatening me by email doesn't help at all. >> >> 73, Drew KO4MA >> >> Sent from my iPhone >> >> Begin forwarded message: >> >>> From: Jeff Lamb >>> Date: April 13, 2015 at 8:27:28 AM EDT >>> To: "glasbrenner at mindspring.com" >>> Subject: Final email. >>> >>> Drew, this is my final email to you about my QSL cards that I sent you an SASE for back in mid January. >>> You have refused to acknowledge any previous attempts to contact you about this problem. >>> If you do not acknowledge receipt of my correspondence, my next action will be in a much more public forum. >>> >>> You have plenty of time to work Yuri but you can't fill out my cards? >>> >>> I can tell you that I send out QSL cards to everyone I work from portable, usually at my own expense and upload all to LoTW. It's just the way it's supposed to be done. >>> >>> The ball is in your court but your time is running out. If I have not heard from you by week's end, this will go public and not in a flattering way. >>> >>> Your call. >>> >>> 73 de Jeff, NX9B, EM66sj >>> >> _______________________________________________ >> Sent via AMSAT-BB at 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://amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb > > > > -- > Peter Goodhall, 2E0SQL > _______________________________________________ > Sent via AMSAT-BB at 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://amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb From skristof at etczone.com Mon Apr 13 14:18:39 2015 From: skristof at etczone.com (Steve Kristoff) Date: Mon, 13 Apr 2015 10:18:39 -0400 Subject: [amsat-bb] Fwd: Final email. In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: Looks like someone needs to decaffeinate. I can send you the name and number of my psychiatrist if you're having issues. Steve AI9IN On Mon, Apr 13, 2015 at 9:58 AM, Paul Stoetzer wrote: > I'm not the most patient person, so I have sent the occasional email > about QSL cards. Always courteous and in search of a solution to get > the card (especially when it's one of the last few for an award). I > certainly have never threatened to out a non-QSLer. > > I'm sometimes slow getting my QSLs and other mail out, but they will > go out if you request it. If you send me a nice email, that will > expedite it. If you send me an email threatening to out me publicly, > you'll probably never get one. > > The great thing about LoTW is that it takes one upload to QSL everyone > you work in a certain location. There should never be a time when just > a "few" of those that work someone in a certain location get their > LoTW confirmations. > > 73, > > Paul, N8HM > > On Mon, Apr 13, 2015 at 9:22 AM, Peter Goodhall wrote: > > Threatening public humiliation over QSL Cards is pretty low for any > > radio ham, Like you Drew all cards get responded too but it takes time > > even if they are direct anything between 1-5 months, if its via the > > bureau it could take many years. > > > > Guess thats the bonus of LoTW its much quicker :-) > > > > 73, > > > > Peter, 2E0SQL > > > > On 13 April 2015 at 13:48, Andrew Glasbrenner > > wrote: > >> Folks, > >> > >> I answer QSLs for my rover ops when I can, but everyone gets a card > eventually. Generally it takes me a month or two. Harassing and threatening > me by email doesn't help at all. > >> > >> 73, Drew KO4MA > >> > >> Sent from my iPhone > >> > >> Begin forwarded message: > >> > >>> From: Jeff Lamb > >>> Date: April 13, 2015 at 8:27:28 AM EDT > >>> To: "glasbrenner at mindspring.com" > >>> Subject: Final email. > >>> > >>> Drew, this is my final email to you about my QSL cards that I sent you > an SASE for back in mid January. > >>> You have refused to acknowledge any previous attempts to contact you > about this problem. > >>> If you do not acknowledge receipt of my correspondence, my next action > will be in a much more public forum. > >>> > >>> You have plenty of time to work Yuri but you can't fill out my cards? > >>> > >>> I can tell you that I send out QSL cards to everyone I work from > portable, usually at my own expense and upload all to LoTW. It's just the > way it's supposed to be done. > >>> > >>> The ball is in your court but your time is running out. If I have not > heard from you by week's end, this will go public and not in a flattering > way. > >>> > >>> Your call. > >>> > >>> 73 de Jeff, NX9B, EM66sj > >>> > >> _______________________________________________ > >> Sent via AMSAT-BB at 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://amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb > > > > > > > > -- > > Peter Goodhall, 2E0SQL > > _______________________________________________ > > Sent via AMSAT-BB at 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://amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb > _______________________________________________ > Sent via AMSAT-BB at 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://amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb > From flymooney at gmail.com Mon Apr 13 15:39:00 2015 From: flymooney at gmail.com (Patrick) Date: Mon, 13 Apr 2015 11:39:00 -0400 Subject: [amsat-bb] Fwd: Final email. In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: <552BE314.8000808@gmail.com> On 4/13/2015 10:18 AM, Steve Kristoff wrote: > Looks like someone needs to decaffeinate. I can send you the name and > number of my psychiatrist if you're having issues. > > Steve AI9IN I can see both sides of the issue. One side wants the card as quickly as possible and the other side sees themselves providing a service for free so just be happy it's getting done. One quick thought that would help both sides: don't volunteer to answer QSL cards if you know you can't get them out in a timely manner. It saves the volunteer from being rushed and constantly bothered to do something for which they're not being paid and it saves the receiver of the card the nervousness and impatience of not getting a card as soon as they can. We have this same problem in a charity with which I volunteer. We sometimes have people who want to take on a project, but don't really have the time to give it their best effort. The result is everyone getting frustrated and in the end, the project suffers or is abandoned altogether. Everyone's intentions are good, but sometimes the time just isn't there and that's completely understandable. Patrick K4PNR From w0jab at big-river.net Mon Apr 13 15:56:45 2015 From: w0jab at big-river.net (John Becker) Date: Mon, 13 Apr 2015 10:56:45 -0500 Subject: [amsat-bb] Fwd: Final email. In-Reply-To: <552BE314.8000808@gmail.com> References: <552BE314.8000808@gmail.com> Message-ID: <552BE73D.5060204@big-river.net> I for one will not do any of the on line stuff but if requested I will send a QSL card in an envelop. John From dave at druidnetworks.com Mon Apr 13 16:25:54 2015 From: dave at druidnetworks.com (Dave Swanson) Date: Mon, 13 Apr 2015 11:25:54 -0500 Subject: [amsat-bb] Fwd: Final email. In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: <552BEE12.7030309@druidnetworks.com> I'm still the new guy around this community, and try to sit back and listen and learn. But here's the thing... this is a threat, a threat over something as utterly silly as QSL card delay. Wow. So as the new guy I'm going to come out and say that this is unacceptable. In my short 9 months of operating satellites, I've made nearly 1000 contacts and operated from 30 different grids. I have (at least) two 1000 mile plus trips planned for May and June where I'll be bringing my sat gear with me, and probably more as work trips ramp back up this fall. I've gone out of my way to activate grids for this, and other individuals, and I QSL via LOTW or card - all people have to do is ask. It's fun, I like it, and I enjoy it. I rove... a lot.. and I fill out a lot of cards. With this in mind, as of today I am implementing a new policy for my roving: If you act like a jerk to other members of this community, I will not answer you when I rove. It's that simple. That way there is no heartburn over late QSL cards, because we'll have never made contact in the first place. 73, Dave, KG5CCI On 4/13/2015 7:48 AM, Andrew Glasbrenner wrote: > Folks, > > I answer QSLs for my rover ops when I can, but everyone gets a card eventually. Generally it takes me a month or two. Harassing and threatening me by email doesn't help at all. > > 73, Drew KO4MA > > Sent from my iPhone > > Begin forwarded message: > >> From: Jeff Lamb >> Date: April 13, 2015 at 8:27:28 AM EDT >> To: "glasbrenner at mindspring.com" >> Subject: Final email. >> >> Drew, this is my final email to you about my QSL cards that I sent you an SASE for back in mid January. >> You have refused to acknowledge any previous attempts to contact you about this problem. >> If you do not acknowledge receipt of my correspondence, my next action will be in a much more public forum. >> >> You have plenty of time to work Yuri but you can't fill out my cards? >> >> I can tell you that I send out QSL cards to everyone I work from portable, usually at my own expense and upload all to LoTW. It's just the way it's supposed to be done. >> >> The ball is in your court but your time is running out. If I have not heard from you by week's end, this will go public and not in a flattering way. >> >> Your call. >> >> 73 de Jeff, NX9B, EM66sj >> > _______________________________________________ > Sent via AMSAT-BB at 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://amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb From amsat-bb at wd9ewk.net Mon Apr 13 16:44:46 2015 From: amsat-bb at wd9ewk.net (Patrick STODDARD (WD9EWK/VA7EWK)) Date: Mon, 13 Apr 2015 09:44:46 -0700 Subject: [amsat-bb] Fwd: Final email. In-Reply-To: <552BE314.8000808@gmail.com> References: <552BE314.8000808@gmail.com> Message-ID: Hi! > One quick thought that would help both sides: don't volunteer to answer QSL > cards if you know you can't get them out in a timely manner. It saves the > volunteer from being rushed and constantly bothered to do something for > which they're not being paid and it saves the receiver of the card the > nervousness and impatience of not getting a card as soon as they can. First of all, define "timely manner". This is a very subjective standard, and will differ based on the QSO/QSL scenario. If someone doesn't want to deal with QSL cards, this is something that could be clearly noted on QRZ.com. In fact, that site now has yes/no questions for how QSLs are handled by stations - by mail, eQSL, or Logbook of the World. Using the biography section in your QRZ.com entry to clearly spell this out is also recommended to get the point across. For others, real life can get in the way of this hobby and this part of the hobby. Think work, family, etc. For me, I have been at events representing AMSAT (along with other operating) over the past 5 weekends in different locations around Arizona, Nevada, and California. I have one more event coming up this Friday evening in Tucson, before I have a weekend where I can be at home for more than part of one weekend day. I am behind in my own QSLing, going back to a couple of events in mid-February in California and Arizona. All of these QSOs have been uploaded to Logbook of the World, sometimes the same day the QSOs were made, or within 24-48 hours of the QSOs. I enjoy answering the QSL requests I get in the mail. In fact, for most of my road trips, I will typically send QSL cards out to everyone I work - even if I didn't get a request from them in the first place. Especially if I had been operating from rarely-heard locations on the satellites. Since I should be home on Saturday and Sunday next weekend, I should have time to get cards printed for all of those events and the different locations I've worked from over the past couple of months. I hope to get the majority of those QSLs to the post office by next Monday morning. Even for QSOs I made in mid-February, I would consider this to be responding in a "timely manner". You might not, and others might not, but that's the problem with a subjective standard. It's unfortunate that NX9B resorted to sending KO4MA that e-mail. I am glad to see that Drew took the matter public, to disarm the threat from that e-mail. 73. Patrick WD9EWK/VA7EWK http://www.wd9ewk.net/ Twitter: @WD9EWK From k8bl at ameritech.net Mon Apr 13 16:49:07 2015 From: k8bl at ameritech.net (R.T.Liddy) Date: Mon, 13 Apr 2015 16:49:07 +0000 (UTC) Subject: [amsat-bb] Fwd: Final email. In-Reply-To: <552BC204.7060309@arrl.net> References: <552BC204.7060309@arrl.net> Message-ID: <615219459.1936758.1428943747319.JavaMail.yahoo@mail.yahoo.com> Bruce, et al: It's very frustrating when you try numerous times to get a neededQSL/confirmation. Been there, done that, so many times I can'teven remember. Sometimes, no amount of money or number ofdifferent methods will work. Finally, you just have to give up anddelete the QSO. On a couple of occasions, a Ham Friend knew I was traveling toa particular location and asked if I'd meet up with a Ham that owedhim a QSL. The friend set everything up and I met the Ham and gotthe card and we had a great eyeball QSO over coffee and shared somegood stories. My advice is to go to your QRZ.com page and outline specifically whatyour QSL'ing policies are - LoTW, QSL Card w/SASE, eQSL, "don't", etc.Then, everyone will know what to expect. Sometimes, a friendly e-mailwill work as a reminder if it has been a long time - emphasis on friendly. GL/73, ? ? ?Bob K8BL P.S. ?Please use your name AND CALL on your BB postings. I see a lot? ? ? ? that are merely signed as Joe or Tom or Fred, etc. Who ARE you?? From: Bruce To: Andrew Glasbrenner ; "amsat-bb at AMSAT.Org" Sent: Monday, April 13, 2015 9:17 AM Subject: Re: [amsat-bb] Fwd: Final email. oh boy.... i cannot tell you how many stations i have sent cards to over the past 25 years and have never received a card back. and a demand that if you don't send a card or reply to my email i am going public. really? one station in particular is a foreign country. sent a card with irc, no reply. sent a card with irc and $1 and no reply. sent a card with irc and $5 and no reply. had someone going to iceland knock on his door and ask for a card, no he said. gave up with iceland on satellite. of course, that was back in ao-13/ao-40 days. then there was a stateside station. sent me a qsl request but no envelope. this was before lotw. he bashed me on the bb saying that i was the most discourteous amsat member because this was the most cost effective way to exchange cards. he sends a card and pays postage to me and then i pay the postage back to him. that would be great if i needed another card from his state (which i don't). therefore, the most cost effective way for him to exchange cards was to cost me money. now with lotw, i don't chase paper cards that much. well, don't chase any cards that much except hf honor roll... 7 more. 73...bruce On 4/13/2015 7:48 AM, Andrew Glasbrenner wrote: > Folks, > > I answer QSLs for my rover ops when I can, but everyone gets a card eventually. Generally it takes me a month or two. Harassing and threatening me by email doesn't help at all. > > 73, Drew KO4MA > > Sent from my iPhone > > -- Bruce Paige, KK5DO ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? AMSAT Director Contests and Awards ? ARRL Awards Field Checker (WAS, 5BWAS, VUCC), VE ? ? ? ? ? Houston AMSAT Net - Wed 0100z on Echolink - Conference *AMSAT* Also live streaming MP3 at http://www.amsatnet.com Podcast at http://www.amsatnet.com/podcast.xml or iTunes ? ? ? ? ? ? ? Latest satellite news on the ARRL Audio News http://www.arrl.org AMSAT on Twitter http://www.twitter.com/amsat _______________________________________________ Sent via AMSAT-BB at 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://amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb From wageners at gmail.com Mon Apr 13 16:53:11 2015 From: wageners at gmail.com (Stefan Wagener) Date: Mon, 13 Apr 2015 11:53:11 -0500 Subject: [amsat-bb] Fwd: Final email. In-Reply-To: References: <552BE314.8000808@gmail.com> Message-ID: Sorry Patrick, but two bads do not make one good. As inappropriate as any threat is, the mail was to Drew alone and he could have handled that. Making it a "public spectacle" and now a shaming exercise is not a good thing either. All of us overreact out of frustration (sometimes). Having it played out in the public domain serves nobody. Hopefully we can close it now and move on... My 2 cents, Stefan, VE4NSA On Mon, Apr 13, 2015 at 11:44 AM, Patrick STODDARD (WD9EWK/VA7EWK) < amsat-bb at wd9ewk.net> wrote: > Hi! > > > One quick thought that would help both sides: don't volunteer to answer > QSL > > cards if you know you can't get them out in a timely manner. It saves the > > volunteer from being rushed and constantly bothered to do something for > > which they're not being paid and it saves the receiver of the card the > > nervousness and impatience of not getting a card as soon as they can. > > First of all, define "timely manner". This is a very subjective standard, > and will differ based on the QSO/QSL scenario. > > If someone doesn't want to deal with QSL cards, this is something that > could be clearly noted on QRZ.com. In fact, that site now has yes/no > questions for how QSLs are handled by stations - by mail, eQSL, or > Logbook of the World. Using the biography section in your QRZ.com > entry to clearly spell this out is also recommended to get the point > across. > > For others, real life can get in the way of this hobby and this part of > the hobby. Think work, family, etc. For me, I have been at events > representing AMSAT (along with other operating) over the past 5 > weekends in different locations around Arizona, Nevada, and > California. I have one more event coming up this Friday evening in > Tucson, before I have a weekend where I can be at home for more > than part of one weekend day. I am behind in my own QSLing, > going back to a couple of events in mid-February in California and > Arizona. All of these QSOs have been uploaded to Logbook of > the World, sometimes the same day the QSOs were made, or > within 24-48 hours of the QSOs. I enjoy answering the QSL > requests I get in the mail. In fact, for most of my road trips, I will > typically send QSL cards out to everyone I work - even if I > didn't get a request from them in the first place. Especially if I had > been operating from rarely-heard locations on the satellites. > > Since I should be home on Saturday and Sunday next weekend, I > should have time to get cards printed for all of those events and the > different locations I've worked from over the past couple of months. > I hope to get the majority of those QSLs to the post office by next > Monday morning. Even for QSOs I made in mid-February, I would > consider this to be responding in a "timely manner". You might not, > and others might not, but that's the problem with a subjective > standard. > > It's unfortunate that NX9B resorted to sending KO4MA that e-mail. > I am glad to see that Drew took the matter public, to disarm the > threat from that e-mail. > > 73. > > > > > Patrick WD9EWK/VA7EWK > http://www.wd9ewk.net/ > Twitter: @WD9EWK > _______________________________________________ > Sent via AMSAT-BB at 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://amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb > From patrick at wd9ewk.net Mon Apr 13 17:13:48 2015 From: patrick at wd9ewk.net (Patrick STODDARD) Date: Mon, 13 Apr 2015 10:13:48 -0700 Subject: [amsat-bb] Fwd: Final email. In-Reply-To: References: <552BE314.8000808@gmail.com> Message-ID: Stefan, Normally, I would agree with you on that general principle. Drew decided to answer the shakedown by shining the light of day (or, at least, posting it on the AMSAT-BB) to disarm the threat levied in the original e-mail. Knowing that Drew is one of many operators who has worked from many locations for a long time, and has traditionally been good at answering QSL requests, it is unfortunate that he had to receive an e-mail like he did this morning. Having this play out in public may have served one purpose - a reminder that this is still a hobby, and that real life sometimes gets in the way of the hobby. Patrick WD9EWK/VA7EWK http://www.wd9ewk.net/ Twitter: @WD9EWK On Mon, Apr 13, 2015 at 9:53 AM, Stefan Wagener wrote: > Sorry Patrick, > > but two bads do not make one good. As inappropriate as any threat is, the > mail was to Drew alone and he could have handled that. Making it a "public > spectacle" and now a shaming exercise is not a good thing either. All of us > overreact out of frustration (sometimes). Having it played out in the public > domain serves nobody. Hopefully we can close it now and move on... > > My 2 cents, > > Stefan, VE4NSA From WA6FWF at comcast.net Mon Apr 13 17:20:08 2015 From: WA6FWF at comcast.net (Kevin Schuchmann) Date: Mon, 13 Apr 2015 10:20:08 -0700 Subject: [amsat-bb] Fwd: Final email. In-Reply-To: References: <552BE314.8000808@gmail.com> Message-ID: <552BFAC8.90703@comcast.net> Would someone be so kind as to point out where a QSL card is required? As far as I know there is no rules at all about them. Therefore no ham "OWES" you a QSL card it is a courtesy and if you send one and get one great! if not oh well work someone else and get your card, but working someone and then demanding a card or else is totally unacceptable, IMHO Kevin WA6FWF From koos at kzdoos.xs4all.nl Mon Apr 13 17:31:44 2015 From: koos at kzdoos.xs4all.nl (Koos van den Hout) Date: Mon, 13 Apr 2015 19:31:44 +0200 Subject: [amsat-bb] Publish your QSL policy In-Reply-To: References: <552BE314.8000808@gmail.com> Message-ID: <20150413173144.GA29838@kzdoos.xs4all.nl> Quoting Patrick STODDARD (WD9EWK/VA7EWK) who wrote on Mon 2015-04-13 at 09:44: > If someone doesn't want to deal with QSL cards, this is something that > could be clearly noted on QRZ.com. In fact, that site now has yes/no > questions for how QSLs are handled by stations - by mail, eQSL, or > Logbook of the World. Using the biography section in your QRZ.com > entry to clearly spell this out is also recommended to get the point > across. The last issue of the Veron (Dutch radio club) magazine had a mention that due to rising costs of QSL forwarding by the different QSL bureaus it's a good idea to publish a clear QSL policy. QRZ.com or other sites where you publish about yourself related to your callsign are a good place to mention your QSL policy. Koos van den Hout PD4KH -- Camp Wireless, the site about wireless Internet | Koos van den Hout access at campsites http://www.camp-wireless.org/ | http://idefix.net/ PGP keyid DSS/1024 0xF0D7C263 | IPv6 enabled! From wageners at gmail.com Mon Apr 13 18:20:43 2015 From: wageners at gmail.com (Stefan Wagener) Date: Mon, 13 Apr 2015 13:20:43 -0500 Subject: [amsat-bb] Fwd: Final email. In-Reply-To: References: <552BE314.8000808@gmail.com> Message-ID: Hi Patrick. No problem. I know we can agree to disagree :-) Keep up the good work, 73 Stefan, VE4NSA On Mon, Apr 13, 2015 at 12:13 PM, Patrick STODDARD wrote: > Stefan, > > Normally, I would agree with you on that general principle. Drew decided > to answer the shakedown by shining the light of day (or, at least, posting > it on the AMSAT-BB) to disarm the threat levied in the original e-mail. > Knowing that Drew is one of many operators who has worked from many > locations for a long time, and has traditionally been good at answering > QSL requests, it is unfortunate that he had to receive an e-mail like he > did this morning. > > Having this play out in public may have served one purpose - a reminder > that this is still a hobby, and that real life sometimes gets in the way of > the hobby. > > > > > > > Patrick WD9EWK/VA7EWK > http://www.wd9ewk.net/ > Twitter: @WD9EWK > > On Mon, Apr 13, 2015 at 9:53 AM, Stefan Wagener wrote: > > Sorry Patrick, > > > > but two bads do not make one good. As inappropriate as any threat is, the > > mail was to Drew alone and he could have handled that. Making it a > "public > > spectacle" and now a shaming exercise is not a good thing either. All of > us > > overreact out of frustration (sometimes). Having it played out in the > public > > domain serves nobody. Hopefully we can close it now and move on... > > > > My 2 cents, > > > > Stefan, VE4NSA > _______________________________________________ > Sent via AMSAT-BB at 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://amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb > From kevin at eaglecreekobservatory.org Mon Apr 13 20:55:49 2015 From: kevin at eaglecreekobservatory.org (Kevin Muenzler, WB5RUE) Date: Mon, 13 Apr 2015 15:55:49 -0500 Subject: [amsat-bb] Fwd: Final email. In-Reply-To: <615219459.1936758.1428943747319.JavaMail.yahoo@mail.yahoo.com> References: <552BC204.7060309@arrl.net> <615219459.1936758.1428943747319.JavaMail.yahoo@mail.yahoo.com> Message-ID: <017301d0762c$3992e070$acb8a150$@org> Just my two cents: <2Cents> You know, I haven't seen this much "debate" since the CW/no CW debates of a few years ago and it's about as productive. THIS IS A HOBBY! If you stress out over not receiving a QSL "quickly" (or at all) then maybe you should choose a different hobby. I've received QSL cards two or three years after the QSO and having "written it off," so what, I got the card. I know there are guys and gals out there who love getting that "rare one" and just can't wait to get the card. I know, been there, done that but is it worth getting stressed when it takes "too long?" Ok, I feel better now. Kevin Muenzler, WB5RUE EL09uf Eagle Creek Observatory http://www.eaglecreekobservatory.org I'm not very good with advice, can I interest you in a sarcastic comment? -----Original Message----- From: AMSAT-BB [mailto:amsat-bb-bounces at amsat.org] On Behalf Of R.T.Liddy Sent: Monday, April 13, 2015 11:49 AM To: amsat-bb at amsat.org Subject: Re: [amsat-bb] Fwd: Final email. Bruce, et al: It's very frustrating when you try numerous times to get a neededQSL/confirmation. Been there, done that, so many times I can'teven remember. Sometimes, no amount of money or number ofdifferent methods will work. Finally, you just have to give up anddelete the QSO. On a couple of occasions, a Ham Friend knew I was traveling toa particular location and asked if I'd meet up with a Ham that owedhim a QSL. The friend set everything up and I met the Ham and gotthe card and we had a great eyeball QSO over coffee and shared somegood stories. My advice is to go to your QRZ.com page and outline specifically whatyour QSL'ing policies are - LoTW, QSL Card w/SASE, eQSL, "don't", etc.Then, everyone will know what to expect. Sometimes, a friendly e-mailwill work as a reminder if it has been a long time - emphasis on friendly. GL/73, Bob K8BL P.S. Please use your name AND CALL on your BB postings. I see a lot that are merely signed as Joe or Tom or Fred, etc. Who ARE you?? From: Bruce To: Andrew Glasbrenner ; "amsat-bb at AMSAT.Org" Sent: Monday, April 13, 2015 9:17 AM Subject: Re: [amsat-bb] Fwd: Final email. oh boy.... i cannot tell you how many stations i have sent cards to over the past 25 years and have never received a card back. and a demand that if you don't send a card or reply to my email i am going public. really? one station in particular is a foreign country. sent a card with irc, no reply. sent a card with irc and $1 and no reply. sent a card with irc and $5 and no reply. had someone going to iceland knock on his door and ask for a card, no he said. gave up with iceland on satellite. of course, that was back in ao-13/ao-40 days. then there was a stateside station. sent me a qsl request but no envelope. this was before lotw. he bashed me on the bb saying that i was the most discourteous amsat member because this was the most cost effective way to exchange cards. he sends a card and pays postage to me and then i pay the postage back to him. that would be great if i needed another card from his state (which i don't). therefore, the most cost effective way for him to exchange cards was to cost me money. now with lotw, i don't chase paper cards that much. well, don't chase any cards that much except hf honor roll... 7 more. 73...bruce On 4/13/2015 7:48 AM, Andrew Glasbrenner wrote: > Folks, > > I answer QSLs for my rover ops when I can, but everyone gets a card eventually. Generally it takes me a month or two. Harassing and threatening me by email doesn't help at all. > > 73, Drew KO4MA > > Sent from my iPhone > > -- Bruce Paige, KK5DO AMSAT Director Contests and Awards ARRL Awards Field Checker (WAS, 5BWAS, VUCC), VE Houston AMSAT Net - Wed 0100z on Echolink - Conference *AMSAT* Also live streaming MP3 at http://www.amsatnet.com Podcast at http://www.amsatnet.com/podcast.xml or iTunes Latest satellite news on the ARRL Audio News http://www.arrl.org AMSAT on Twitter http://www.twitter.com/amsat _______________________________________________ Sent via AMSAT-BB at 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://amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb _______________________________________________ Sent via AMSAT-BB at 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://amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb From ns1zjohn at gmail.com Mon Apr 13 21:12:50 2015 From: ns1zjohn at gmail.com (John / NS1Z) Date: Mon, 13 Apr 2015 17:12:50 -0400 Subject: [amsat-bb] Fwd: Final email. In-Reply-To: <017301d0762c$3992e070$acb8a150$@org> References: <552BC204.7060309@arrl.net><615219459.1936758.1428943747319.JavaMail.yahoo@mail.yahoo.com> <017301d0762c$3992e070$acb8a150$@org> Message-ID: <6577502002B643768E0D8B061C00F4A8@JohnPC> If only the title were accurate.... From flymooney at gmail.com Tue Apr 14 00:39:06 2015 From: flymooney at gmail.com (Patrick) Date: Mon, 13 Apr 2015 20:39:06 -0400 Subject: [amsat-bb] Fwd: Final email. In-Reply-To: References: <552BE314.8000808@gmail.com> Message-ID: <552C61AA.90908@gmail.com> On 4/13/2015 12:44 PM, Patrick STODDARD (WD9EWK/VA7EWK) wrote: > First of all, define "timely manner". This is a very subjective standard, > and will differ based on the QSO/QSL scenario. > I understand completely. Like all disputes, this one is mainly based on miscommunication (or no communication) between the two parties. I think the best thing to do is post on QRZ (or wherever) an advisory along the lines of "I will QSL when I get time but I'm a very busy person so don't expect it inside of 6 months". :) I do think if someone is emailing you and getting frustrated, the best avenue to settle things is to either a) answer and explain or b) take care of whatever it is the complaint is about and get on with your life. In this case, personally, I'd just taken the two minutes to fill out the QSL and dropped it in the mail. If for anything, just so I didn't have to be bothered anymore. Sometimes sticking with your pride and making a point isn't the best way to handle things, even if you're 100% in the right. We're all hams and members of an extended "ham family". We need to be watching out for each other, doing whatever we can to help one another, and sticking together in order to ensure a firm stand against those people who don't have our best interests at heart. If that means sometimes I have to cut someone slack I don't particularly like, then so be it. I'll expect the same treatment when I fall short as well. :) Patrick K4PNR From k4gkj at embarqmail.com Tue Apr 14 01:20:17 2015 From: k4gkj at embarqmail.com (Doug - k4GKJ) Date: Mon, 13 Apr 2015 21:20:17 -0400 Subject: [amsat-bb] Fwd: Final email. Message-ID: <8c3fe6hv0wn20xulyj2kwyxi.1428974417431@email.android.com> Odd how we must rely on the Internet to figure out if it's okay to request (or demand) a return qsl.... The Internet is changing how hams operate..... Am I the only one finding that comical? Is it laziness? Too cheap to buy a stamp? Or??? Why must the 'easy' way define the future of the hobby? Doesn't seem like our track record to me...? I'm not against the Internet, or any of the wonderful programs catered to our hobby, but question how it's changing some habits and how others resist....? As another mentioned, it is very similar to the CW debate....? Until satellite ops, I never had a request for a qsl...... Nor did I have cards for such..... After a wave of request due to my satellite ops, I've ordered cards which have yet to arrive.... ?So please, if you have requested a card from me, no worries, you'll get one..... Just don't threaten please!? I am much more of a 'rag chewer' than a 'contester'... ?I did satellite ops only to become proficient for an ARISS contact I was hosting for a school.....? The large amount of cards sent with SASE's sent guilted me into ordering those cards (cheap ones, but enough to get the job done)....? I am very sad to see how this subject began.... ?I hope those I mentor (or talk into joining the hobby) don't end up butting heads with the jerk's in our hobby, but every hobby and group has them.....? Heck, to be honest, any group willing to have me as a member is a sure sign of a dysfunctional group right off the bat! (I can be a jerk too - just ask the wife!)? But we really are shooting a dead horse here on this subject.....? Cards on the way folks! Promise! Just give me time to get them in and prepared!? Thanks!? Doug? K4GKJ? Doug Bennight - K4GKJ 528-5772 -------- Original message -------- From: Patrick Date: 04/13/2015 8:39 PM (GMT-05:00) To: amsat-bb at amsat.org Subject: Re: [amsat-bb] Fwd: Final email. On 4/13/2015 12:44 PM, Patrick STODDARD (WD9EWK/VA7EWK) wrote: > First of all, define "timely manner". This is a very subjective standard, > and will differ based on the QSO/QSL scenario. > I understand completely. Like all disputes, this one is mainly based on miscommunication (or no communication) between the two parties. I think the best thing to do is post on QRZ (or wherever) an advisory along the lines of "I will QSL when I get time but I'm a very busy person so don't expect it inside of 6 months".? :) I do think if someone is emailing you and getting frustrated, the best avenue to settle things is to either a) answer and explain or b) take care of whatever it is the complaint is about and get on with your life. In this case, personally, I'd just taken the two minutes to fill out the QSL and dropped it in the mail. If for anything, just so I didn't have to be bothered anymore. Sometimes sticking with your pride and making a point isn't the best way to handle things, even if you're 100% in the right. We're all hams and members of an extended "ham family". We need to be watching out for each other, doing whatever we can to help one another, and sticking together in order to ensure a firm stand against those people who don't have our best interests at heart. If that means sometimes I have to cut someone slack I don't particularly like, then so be it. I'll expect the same treatment when I fall short as well.? :) Patrick K4PNR _______________________________________________ Sent via AMSAT-BB at 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://amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb From kevin at phunc.com Tue Apr 14 01:26:07 2015 From: kevin at phunc.com (Kevin Elliott) Date: Mon, 13 Apr 2015 18:26:07 -0700 Subject: [amsat-bb] Final email. In-Reply-To: <8c3fe6hv0wn20xulyj2kwyxi.1428974417431@email.android.com> References: <8c3fe6hv0wn20xulyj2kwyxi.1428974417431@email.android.com> Message-ID: <88F9E29E-1CE7-4E43-9D78-34FE0026DA0B@phunc.com> Well said! Kevin KK6NHN > On Apr 13, 2015, at 6:20 PM, Doug - k4GKJ wrote: > > Odd how we must rely on the Internet to figure out if it's okay to request (or demand) a return qsl.... The Internet is changing how hams operate..... Am I the only one finding that comical? Is it laziness? Too cheap to buy a stamp? Or?? > Why must the 'easy' way define the future of the hobby? Doesn't seem like our track record to me... > > I'm not against the Internet, or any of the wonderful programs catered to our hobby, but question how it's changing some habits and how others resist.... > As another mentioned, it is very similar to the CW debate.... > > Until satellite ops, I never had a request for a qsl...... Nor did I have cards for such..... After a wave of request due to my satellite ops, I've ordered cards which have yet to arrive.... So please, if you have requested a card from me, no worries, you'll get one..... Just don't threaten please! > I am much more of a 'rag chewer' than a 'contester'... I did satellite ops only to become proficient for an ARISS contact I was hosting for a school..... > > The large amount of cards sent with SASE's sent guilted me into ordering those cards (cheap ones, but enough to get the job done).... > > I am very sad to see how this subject began.... I hope those I mentor (or talk into joining the hobby) don't end up butting heads with the jerk's in our hobby, but every hobby and group has them..... > Heck, to be honest, any group willing to have me as a member is a sure sign of a dysfunctional group right off the bat! (I can be a jerk too - just ask the wife!) > > But we really are shooting a dead horse here on this subject..... > > Cards on the way folks! Promise! Just give me time to get them in and prepared! > > Thanks! > Doug > K4GKJ > > > > > Doug Bennight - K4GKJ > 528-5772 > > > -------- Original message -------- > From: Patrick > Date: 04/13/2015 8:39 PM (GMT-05:00) > To: amsat-bb at amsat.org > Subject: Re: [amsat-bb] Fwd: Final email. > > On 4/13/2015 12:44 PM, Patrick STODDARD (WD9EWK/VA7EWK) wrote: > >> First of all, define "timely manner". This is a very subjective standard, >> and will differ based on the QSO/QSL scenario. >> > > I understand completely. Like all disputes, this one is mainly based on > miscommunication (or no communication) between the two parties. I think > the best thing to do is post on QRZ (or wherever) an advisory along the > lines of "I will QSL when I get time but I'm a very busy person so don't > expect it inside of 6 months". :) > > I do think if someone is emailing you and getting frustrated, the best > avenue to settle things is to either a) answer and explain or b) take > care of whatever it is the complaint is about and get on with your life. > In this case, personally, I'd just taken the two minutes to fill out the > QSL and dropped it in the mail. If for anything, just so I didn't have > to be bothered anymore. Sometimes sticking with your pride and making a > point isn't the best way to handle things, even if you're 100% in the right. > > We're all hams and members of an extended "ham family". We need to be > watching out for each other, doing whatever we can to help one another, > and sticking together in order to ensure a firm stand against those > people who don't have our best interests at heart. If that means > sometimes I have to cut someone slack I don't particularly like, then so > be it. I'll expect the same treatment when I fall short as well. :) > > Patrick > K4PNR > > > _______________________________________________ > Sent via AMSAT-BB at 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://amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb > _______________________________________________ > Sent via AMSAT-BB at 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://amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb From bryan at kl7cn.net Tue Apr 14 01:59:30 2015 From: bryan at kl7cn.net (Bryan Green) Date: Mon, 13 Apr 2015 18:59:30 -0700 Subject: [amsat-bb] QSLing Message-ID: <1C23ADDC-719F-4292-A3C7-4CD372A9094C@kl7cn.net> Since all have weighed in, I shall also. Four years ago I operated from a bunch of Caribbean countries on a cruise -- /MM, 8P6CM, J6/, V25CN, PJ7/, /KP2, and /KP4 -- Loads of fun. Lots of contacts. I had to research and purchase the correct GPS to properly document the locations. I had to make several phone calls, get copies of my license notarized, arrange for funds to be transferred to an offshore bank to pay a license fee, and file lots of paperwork to arrange the licenses and to arrange permission to operate on the ship. There was lots of interesting equipment to bring, with documentation to get it into the stricter countries and through the American TSA -- try bringing a disassembled Arrow Antenna through the airport. In 8P6 I actually had to hire a taxi to race me to the government office to pick up the license in time to operate just two precious passes before the ship left the dock. In PJ7, I had to take a picture with a somewhat tipsy policeman who was really curious about the equipment just seconds before another precious pass began. Crazy! After all that, I thought that QSLing would be about 20% of the work. Nope. QSLing was about 80% of the work. It took me more than a year to get it all done. I did make it much harder than it could have been, since I made individual cards for each grid square that reflected the theme of the country and location of the ocean for /MM. And, I took a long time to transcribe the contacts from the audio recordings. There were a LOT of contacts. I wanted to be sure that everyone got their contact! Let's just say that I am a very big fan of using phonetics. Now I understand and respect that 80% of the work is in the QSLing. And, I'll add that for me LotW makes QSLing more fun and gratifying -- but it is a little more work. I have sympathy for those who want their QSLs. And I have sympathy for those who QSL. It's a lot of work. And it's a lot of fun. :) 73! -- bag Bryan KL7CN/W6 From amsat-bb at wd9ewk.net Tue Apr 14 03:04:21 2015 From: amsat-bb at wd9ewk.net (Patrick STODDARD (WD9EWK/VA7EWK)) Date: Tue, 14 Apr 2015 03:04:21 +0000 Subject: [amsat-bb] "DeVry hamfest" in Phoenix AZ on Saturday (11 April) - report Message-ID: Hi! Last Saturday morning, I had an AMSAT table at the Arizona Amateur Radio Club's "April Hamfest at DeVry", also known locally as the "DeVry hamfest", in Phoenix. This was the first time I hosted an AMSAT table at this event, and there seemed to be a good turnout for what is normally the smallest of the Phoenix-area hamfests. As with others out here, the crowds started arriving before sunrise. I had my AMSAT table ready for AO-7 and FO-29 passes just before 6am (1300 UTC), and made a couple of contacts - AA5PK on AO-7, followed by Captain Yuri UT1FG/MM on FO-29 a few minutes later. There was a long gap until the next pass I could use for a demonstration, an AO-73 pass just after 9am (1600 UTC). No QSOs then, but it was easy to hear the downlink even with the pass having a maximum elevation of 5 degrees. The later AO-73 pass around 10.33am (1733 UTC) was much better. With a larger crowd than at 6am or 9am, I was able to work 4 different stations on this pass. Thanks to W5CBF in Texas, K6FW in California, KG5CCI in Arkansas, and WA5KBH in Louisiana for those contacts. It was a nice spread of stations, across much of the continental USA. Beyond the demonstrations, there was much interest in the upcoming Fox-1 satellites. Fox-1 is more than just Fox-1A that is scheduled for a late August launch, and it has been fun to talk up the 3 satellites that have launches, with possibly two more satellites that will follow later. This contributed to the numbers of books and frequency guides flying off the table. Thanks to the Arizona Amateur Radio Club for providing AMSAT a space at the hamfest, to the 6 stations worked during the demonstrations, and everyone who stopped by the AMSAT table on Saturday morning! 73! Patrick WD9EWK/VA7EWK http://www.wd9ewk.net/ Twitter: @WD9EWK From amsat-bb at wd9ewk.net Tue Apr 14 03:22:32 2015 From: amsat-bb at wd9ewk.net (Patrick STODDARD (WD9EWK/VA7EWK)) Date: Tue, 14 Apr 2015 03:22:32 +0000 Subject: [amsat-bb] Satellite/AMSAT presentation in Tucson AZ, Friday (17 April) evening Message-ID: Hi again! I will give a presentation about satellites and AMSAT for the Oro Valley Amateur Radio Club in Tucson, Arizona, this Friday (17 April) evening. The meeting site is the Ascension Lutheran Church, at 1220 W. Magee Road on the north side of Tucson (north of Ina Road, between Oracle Road/AZ-77 and La Canada Drive). The meeting starts at 7pm, and my presentation will come later in the meeting after other club business is discussed. More information about the club is available from its web site: http://www.tucsonhamradio.com/ There is the possibility of one or two demonstrations after the meeting - an SO-50 pass around 0417 UTC, and an AO-73 pass around 0449 UTC. I probably won't have the entire SO-50 passes, since the Catalina Mountains east of the meeting site will probably cause an earlier LOS. The AO-73 pass won't have this "problem". :-) I will have my gear capable of working both passes at the meeting site, which is in grid DM42mi. I will use my @WD9EWK Twitter feed to post updates about the plans for demonstrations after the meeting, which is also visible in a web browser at: http://twitter.com/WD9EWK 73! Patrick WD9EWK/VA7EWK http://www.wd9ewk.net/ Twitter: @WD9EWK From bryce.salmi at gmail.com Tue Apr 14 21:00:32 2015 From: bryce.salmi at gmail.com (Bryce Salmi) Date: Tue, 14 Apr 2015 14:00:32 -0700 Subject: [amsat-bb] Rocket Reusability Update Message-ID: In the interest of lowering launch costs to satellite makers this info is sort of relevant. Getting closer: https://twitter.com/elonmusk/status/588082574183903232 From wa4sca at gmail.com Tue Apr 14 21:29:30 2015 From: wa4sca at gmail.com (Alan) Date: Tue, 14 Apr 2015 16:29:30 -0500 Subject: [amsat-bb] Rocket Reusability Update In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: <000201d076fa$18267720$48736560$@GMAIL.COM> G. Harry Stine, while at home with the primitive computers of his day, used to talk about the good old days when engineering progress was measured in the amount of broken equipment. It is great to see someone who is willing to take those kinds of risks when it is justified. With luck the next one will be the charm. 73s, Alan WA4SCA <-----Original Message----- References: Message-ID: Here's the video: https://vine.co/v/euEpIVegiIx On Tue, Apr 14, 2015 at 2:00 PM, Bryce Salmi wrote: > In the interest of lowering launch costs to satellite makers this info is > sort of relevant. Getting closer: > > https://twitter.com/elonmusk/status/588082574183903232 > From amsat-bb at wd9ewk.net Wed Apr 15 04:06:27 2015 From: amsat-bb at wd9ewk.net (Patrick STODDARD (WD9EWK/VA7EWK)) Date: Wed, 15 Apr 2015 04:06:27 +0000 Subject: [amsat-bb] FUNcube Dashboard, limited to installation on PC hard drive? Message-ID: Hi! I posted this query on the FUNcube forum, but I have yet to see a response over there. Hopefully someone with the FUNcube project will see it here, and possibly help me find an answer to my question. For the past 3+ months, I have been using small Windows 8.1 tablets with both the FUNcube Dongle Pro+ and assorted "RTL-SDR" dongles. When working the SSB transponders, I have been using one of these tablets with a FUNcube Dongle Pro+ and HDSDR as the downlink receiver. I have also experimented with using the FUNcube Dashboard program on the tablets. The tablets appear to be able to run the Dashboard program, but the program has a restriction that requires it to be installed on a computer's hard drive. Since these tablets have small "hard drives" (C: drives), sometimes as small as 16 GB, a 32 GB or 64 GB micro-SD card is one way to gain more space to run programs from. I don't know if there is some reason that requires the program to be installed on the computer's C: drive. Since I have been able to install other programs to the D: drive (micro-SD card) in my tablets, including programs like HDSDR and SDR Sharp, it appears that there isn't anything inside these tablets that would prevent a program like the Dashboard from running off the micro-SD card. Could a future version of the Dashboard allow users to install the program somewhere other than a "hard drive"? Thanks in advance, and 73! Patrick WD9EWK/VA7EWK http://www.wd9ewk.net/ Twitter: @WD9EWK From ciaran at it-sparkles.co.uk Wed Apr 15 15:45:23 2015 From: ciaran at it-sparkles.co.uk (Ciaran Morgan) Date: Wed, 15 Apr 2015 16:45:23 +0100 Subject: [amsat-bb] FUNcube Dashboard, limited to installation on PC hard drive? In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: <005001d07793$2fc0b280$8f421780$@it-sparkles.co.uk> Hi Patrick, Do you have the error message that is displayed when you try and run the dashboard from an add-in card? If so, I will talk to the developer and get an answer for you. 73 Ciaran - M0XTD > -----Original Message----- > From: AMSAT-BB [mailto:amsat-bb-bounces at amsat.org] On Behalf Of Patrick > STODDARD (WD9EWK/VA7EWK) > Sent: Wednesday, April 15, 2015 5:06 AM > To: amsat-bb at amsat.org > Subject: [amsat-bb] FUNcube Dashboard, limited to installation on PC > hard drive? > > Hi! > > I posted this query on the FUNcube forum, but I have yet to see a > response over there. Hopefully someone with the FUNcube project will see > it here, and possibly help me find an answer to my question. > > For the past 3+ months, I have been using small Windows 8.1 tablets with > both the FUNcube Dongle Pro+ and assorted "RTL-SDR" dongles. When > working the SSB transponders, I have been using one of these tablets > with a FUNcube Dongle > Pro+ and HDSDR as the downlink receiver. I have also experimented with > Pro+ using > the FUNcube Dashboard program on the tablets. The tablets appear to be > able to run the Dashboard program, but the program has a restriction > that requires it to be installed on a computer's hard drive. Since these > tablets have small "hard drives" (C: drives), sometimes as small as 16 > GB, a 32 GB or 64 GB micro-SD card is one way to gain more space to run > programs from. > > I don't know if there is some reason that requires the program to be > installed on the computer's C: drive. Since I have been able to install > other programs to the D: drive (micro-SD card) in my tablets, including > programs like HDSDR and SDR Sharp, it appears that there isn't anything > inside these tablets that would prevent a program like the Dashboard > from running off the micro-SD card. > Could a future version of the Dashboard allow users to install the > program somewhere other than a "hard drive"? > > Thanks in advance, and 73! > > > > > Patrick WD9EWK/VA7EWK > http://www.wd9ewk.net/ > Twitter: @WD9EWK > _______________________________________________ > Sent via AMSAT-BB at 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://amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb From sford at arrl.org Wed Apr 15 17:20:36 2015 From: sford at arrl.org (Ford, Steve, WB8IMY) Date: Wed, 15 Apr 2015 17:20:36 +0000 Subject: [amsat-bb] Call for Papers Message-ID: <6BDF4F7F3613DC4E90A42F93921B47BD1749DA58@EXCHANGE.ARRLHQ.ORG> Call For Papers: 2015 ARRL/TAPR Digital Communications Conference We're soliciting technical papers for presentation at the 34th Annual ARRL/TAPR Digital Communications Conference, to be held October 9-11 in Chicago, Illinois. Papers will also be published in the Conference Proceedings. You do not have to attend the conference to have your paper included in the Proceedings. The submission deadline is August 17, 2015. E-mail your submission to Maty Weinberg at ARRL Headquarters at maty at arrl.org. Please to do not e-mail zip files as these will be rejected by our e-mail server. From martha at amsat.org Wed Apr 15 18:07:48 2015 From: martha at amsat.org (Martha) Date: Wed, 15 Apr 2015 14:07:48 -0400 Subject: [amsat-bb] Dayton Rooms Message-ID: Time is running out to book a room in the AMSAT block. If you are interested, call me at 301-822-4376. The cutoff date is April 20th and the cost is $109. -- 73- Martha From m5aka at yahoo.co.uk Wed Apr 15 18:07:08 2015 From: m5aka at yahoo.co.uk (M5AKA) Date: Wed, 15 Apr 2015 18:07:08 +0000 (UTC) Subject: [amsat-bb] ISS SSTV Video and WebSDR's Message-ID: <347960685.4416947.1429121228426.JavaMail.yahoo@mail.yahoo.com> ISS Ham Radio SSTV Video http://amsat-uk.org/2015/04/15/iss-ham-radio-sstv-video/ ISS SSTV in the UK Press http://amsat-uk.org/2015/04/15/iss-sstv-in-the-press/ Using SUWS and other WebSDRs Worldwide for the ISS http://amsat-uk.org/2015/04/14/using-websdrs-for-iss/ NASA adding to list of CubeSats flying on first SLS mission http://spaceflightnow.com/2015/04/08/nasa-adding-to-list-of-cubesats-flying-on-first-sls-mission/ TV Channel 2 on student satellites (in Hebrew) https://www.facebook.com/amsatuk/posts/868613906514993 ---- Trevor M5AKA AMSAT-UK http://amsat-uk.org/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/amsatuk Twitter https://twitter.com/AMSAT_UK ---- From py4zbz at yahoo.com Wed Apr 15 19:53:44 2015 From: py4zbz at yahoo.com (Roland Zurmely) Date: Wed, 15 Apr 2015 19:53:44 +0000 (UTC) Subject: [amsat-bb] FM5EP on AO-7 mode B Message-ID: <356430857.4646521.1429127624771.JavaMail.yahoo@mail.yahoo.com> QSO with Pierre FM5EP in Martinique at 19:40 UTC ! 73 de Roland PY4ZBZ in GH70un From dwarnberg at verizon.net Wed Apr 15 20:48:40 2015 From: dwarnberg at verizon.net (David L Warnberg) Date: Wed, 15 Apr 2015 16:48:40 -0400 Subject: [amsat-bb] IC-9100 and SatPC32 Message-ID: <004a01d077bd$90fc9120$b2f5b360$@net> I've tried HRD, works fine with FM sats but does not handle linier inverting sats, so figured I'd give SatPC32 a shot.. for whatever reason I cannot get it to control my IC-9100. I purchased the CT-17 have it set on a virtual com port 6 but still nothing.. Can anyone give me some direction on this? I apologize id this is repeated information but I cannot find where to search the archives for the BB or any other place to find information on this software. If this works as expected I will gladly pay for SatPC32 but not going to spend the cash if I can't get it to work. Thanks David KK4QOE From daniel at destevez.net Wed Apr 15 22:07:50 2015 From: daniel at destevez.net (=?UTF-8?B?RGFuaWVsIEVzdMOpdmV6?=) Date: Thu, 16 Apr 2015 00:07:50 +0200 Subject: [amsat-bb] 70cm high-pass filter designs Message-ID: <552EE136.6030307@destevez.net> Hi all, My portable satellite station consists of a Funcube Dongle Pro+ for RX and a FT-817ND for TX. I use a diplexer in front of the dongle to avoid desensing, but still some of the 2m signal is getting in and causing desensing when working V/U birds. It seems to me that a 70cm high-pass filter in the receive chain would help. Can anyone point me to some easy to build reference designs for this kind of filters? Power handling is not an issue, since this will only be used for RX. I'm mainly looking to something that I could build from things in my junk box, using air core inductors and ceramic caps (if this a sensible thing to do). 73, Dani EA4GPZ. From gzook at yahoo.com Wed Apr 15 22:27:38 2015 From: gzook at yahoo.com (Glen Zook) Date: Wed, 15 Apr 2015 22:27:38 +0000 (UTC) Subject: [amsat-bb] 70cm high-pass filter designs In-Reply-To: <552EE136.6030307@destevez.net> References: <552EE136.6030307@destevez.net> Message-ID: <1574855051.4795531.1429136858722.JavaMail.yahoo@mail.yahoo.com> A 2-meter low pass filter might help even more since the 3rd harmonic of that signal falls into the 70 cm band.?Glen, K9STH?AMSAT 239/LM463 Website: http://k9sth.net From: Daniel Est?vez To: 'Amsat BB' Sent: Wednesday, April 15, 2015 5:07 PM Subject: [amsat-bb] 70cm high-pass filter designs Hi all, My portable satellite station consists of a Funcube Dongle Pro+ for RX and a FT-817ND for TX. I use a diplexer in front of the dongle to avoid desensing, but still some of the 2m signal is getting in and causing desensing when working V/U birds. It seems to me that a 70cm high-pass filter in the receive chain would help. Can anyone point me to some easy to build reference designs for this kind of filters? Power handling is not an issue, since this will only be used for RX. I'm mainly looking to something that I could build from things in my junk box, using air core inductors and ceramic caps (if this a sensible thing to do). From n8hm at arrl.net Thu Apr 16 02:41:06 2015 From: n8hm at arrl.net (Paul Stoetzer) Date: Wed, 15 Apr 2015 22:41:06 -0400 Subject: [amsat-bb] AO-73 offline? Message-ID: No signals heard from AO-73 at 02:35 UTC over North America. According to the Data Warehouse, no packets have been received since 20:17:55. The last packet shows values that are way out of whack. http://warehouse.funcube.org.uk/ 73, Paul, N8HM From alancresswell at xtra.co.nz Thu Apr 16 03:05:51 2015 From: alancresswell at xtra.co.nz (alancresswell at xtra.co.nz) Date: Thu, 16 Apr 2015 03:05:51 -0000 Subject: [amsat-bb] AO-73 offline? In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: <70EAEEBCC5C8491BBE48A91CF4BD17BE@SATELLITE2> No signals over ZL on the 2052 UT or the 2228 UT Passes. Alan ZL2BX -----Original Message----- From: Paul Stoetzer Sent: Thursday, April 16, 2015 2:41 AM To: amsat-bb at amsat.org Subject: [amsat-bb] AO-73 offline? No signals heard from AO-73 at 02:35 UTC over North America. According to the Data Warehouse, no packets have been received since 20:17:55. The last packet shows values that are way out of whack. http://warehouse.funcube.org.uk/ 73, Paul, N8HM _______________________________________________ Sent via AMSAT-BB at 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://amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb From osbornes at paradise.net.nz Thu Apr 16 02:34:30 2015 From: osbornes at paradise.net.nz (Wendy and Terry Osborne) Date: Thu, 16 Apr 2015 14:34:30 +1200 Subject: [amsat-bb] Progress at Rocket lab Message-ID: Hi Folks, Rocketlab are now test firing their Rutherford engine for the Electron Launcher http://www.stuff.co.nz/business/small-business/67717283/Rocket-Lab-unveils-electric-rocket-engine 73, Terry ZL2BAC From amsat at n0jy.org Thu Apr 16 04:20:48 2015 From: amsat at n0jy.org (Jerry Buxton) Date: Wed, 15 Apr 2015 23:20:48 -0500 Subject: [amsat-bb] AO-73 offline? In-Reply-To: <70EAEEBCC5C8491BBE48A91CF4BD17BE@SATELLITE2> References: <70EAEEBCC5C8491BBE48A91CF4BD17BE@SATELLITE2> Message-ID: <552F38A0.3050005@n0jy.org> Wow. Nothing, at ~04:15 UTC with a high pass over Texas... Jerry Buxton, N?JY On 4/15/2015 22:05, alancresswell at xtra.co.nz wrote: > No signals over ZL on the 2052 UT or the 2228 UT Passes. > Alan > ZL2BX From bill at hsmicrowave.com Thu Apr 16 05:06:40 2015 From: bill at hsmicrowave.com (Bill) Date: Wed, 15 Apr 2015 22:06:40 -0700 Subject: [amsat-bb] Progress at Rocket lab In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: <552F4360.5070004@hsmicrowave.com> Hi Terry, Great news!! I'm thinking KiwiSat...Bill - N6GHz On 4/15/2015 7:34 PM, Wendy and Terry Osborne wrote: > Hi Folks, > > Rocketlab are now test firing their Rutherford engine for the Electron Launcher > > http://www.stuff.co.nz/business/small-business/67717283/Rocket-Lab-unveils-electric-rocket-engine > > 73, > > Terry ZL2BAC > _______________________________________________ > Sent via AMSAT-BB at 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://amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb -- High Sierra Microwave Camino, CA 95709 (530) 409-9782 From g.shirville at btinternet.com Thu Apr 16 07:19:07 2015 From: g.shirville at btinternet.com (Graham Shirville) Date: Thu, 16 Apr 2015 08:19:07 +0100 Subject: [amsat-bb] FUNcube-1 Update Message-ID: <969165365C7D4F22A8DD64EDA83E6A32@allgood.local> Hi all, It appears that FUNcube-1 stopped transmitting last evening. The FUNcube operations team are presently reviewing the latest available telemetry and will be commanding the spacecraft later today, but maybe not until this evening?s passes over Europe. 73 Graham G3VZV From wouterweg at gmail.com Thu Apr 16 11:12:14 2015 From: wouterweg at gmail.com (Wouter Weggelaar) Date: Thu, 16 Apr 2015 13:12:14 +0200 Subject: [amsat-bb] FUNcube-1 Update In-Reply-To: <969165365C7D4F22A8DD64EDA83E6A32@allgood.local> References: <969165365C7D4F22A8DD64EDA83E6A32@allgood.local> Message-ID: Hi All, The team is still investigating the situation, but we have concluded from earlier telemetry analysis that it was safe to switch back to nominal operations. During the 09:30 UTC pass over The Netherlands, I have commanded it back to nominal mode with full automatic mode switching. At this time, there is no reason to believe this event was dangerous to the spacecraft, all systems were nominal and the battery is nearly full. Please enjoy FUNcube-1! Wouter PA3WEG FUNcube command team On Thu, Apr 16, 2015 at 9:19 AM, Graham Shirville < g.shirville at btinternet.com> wrote: > Hi all, > > It appears that FUNcube-1 stopped transmitting last evening. > > The FUNcube operations team are presently reviewing the latest available > telemetry and will be commanding the spacecraft later today, but maybe not > until this evening?s passes over Europe. > > 73 > > Graham > G3VZV > From dwarnberg at verizon.net Thu Apr 16 12:19:01 2015 From: dwarnberg at verizon.net (David L Warnberg) Date: Thu, 16 Apr 2015 08:19:01 -0400 Subject: [amsat-bb] IC-9100 and SatPC32 In-Reply-To: <004a01d077bd$90fc9120$b2f5b360$@net> References: <004a01d077bd$90fc9120$b2f5b360$@net> Message-ID: <007701d0783f$89091150$9b1b33f0$@net> All I want to thank all the quick and helpful responses.. I did go back to the USB connection and with all your help found where I was missing settings (they were hiding from me).. After getting the settings correct everything is working fine.. Time to go play.. Thanks Again everyone David KK4QOE -----Original Message----- From: AMSAT-BB [mailto:amsat-bb-bounces at amsat.org] On Behalf Of David L Warnberg Sent: Wednesday, April 15, 2015 4:49 PM To: amsat-bb at amsat.org Subject: [amsat-bb] IC-9100 and SatPC32 I've tried HRD, works fine with FM sats but does not handle linier inverting sats, so figured I'd give SatPC32 a shot.. for whatever reason I cannot get it to control my IC-9100. I purchased the CT-17 have it set on a virtual com port 6 but still nothing.. Can anyone give me some direction on this? I apologize id this is repeated information but I cannot find where to search the archives for the BB or any other place to find information on this software. If this works as expected I will gladly pay for SatPC32 but not going to spend the cash if I can't get it to work. Thanks David KK4QOE _______________________________________________ Sent via AMSAT-BB at 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://amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb From tuscandude at gmail.com Thu Apr 16 14:45:36 2015 From: tuscandude at gmail.com (Arthur Payne) Date: Thu, 16 Apr 2015 10:45:36 -0400 Subject: [amsat-bb] Ic-910 and SO-50 Message-ID: Tom I am trying to get my lc-910 to work with satPc32 to work SO-50 an ideas I have it tracking (I lengthened the delay) but I don't seem to be able to access the bird. Art VE3GNF adpayne at sympaticoca From dwarnberg at verizon.net Thu Apr 16 15:40:50 2015 From: dwarnberg at verizon.net (David L Warnberg) Date: Thu, 16 Apr 2015 11:40:50 -0400 Subject: [amsat-bb] Ic-910 and SO-50 In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: <00b801d0785b$b7b601e0$272205a0$@net> Art, Just an idea, do you have tone on (67.0 Hertz PL tone on the uplink) also if the bird is not active it needs a PL tone of 74.4 to arm the timer.. Hope this helps. David KK4QOE -----Original Message----- From: AMSAT-BB [mailto:amsat-bb-bounces at amsat.org] On Behalf Of Arthur Payne Sent: Thursday, April 16, 2015 10:46 AM To: amsat-bb at amsat.org Subject: [amsat-bb] Ic-910 and SO-50 Tom I am trying to get my lc-910 to work with satPc32 to work SO-50 an ideas I have it tracking (I lengthened the delay) but I don't seem to be able to access the bird. Art VE3GNF adpayne at sympaticoca _______________________________________________ Sent via AMSAT-BB at 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://amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb From erich.eichmann at t-online.de Thu Apr 16 17:14:11 2015 From: erich.eichmann at t-online.de (Erich Eichmann) Date: Thu, 16 Apr 2015 19:14:11 +0200 Subject: [amsat-bb] Ic-910 and SO-50 In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: <552FEDE3.4050308@t-online.de> Hi Art, SO-50 requires a 74.4 Hz sub tone on the uplink signal to be activated and a 67.0 Hz sub tone to be worked. SatPC32 can set both tone frequencies. Click the "T" control (in the uppler left part of the main window) to "T2" to select the 74.4 Hz tone and switch the radio to TX for a few seconds to activate the sat. Then click the control to "T1" to set the 67.0 Hz tone. It the sat is active use only T1. With satellites that don't require a sub tone the functions are disabled. 73s, Erich, DK1TB Am 16.04.2015 um 16:45 schrieb Arthur Payne: > Tom I am trying to get my lc-910 to work with satPc32 to work SO-50 an > ideas I have it tracking (I lengthened the delay) but I don't seem to be > able to access the bird. > > Art VE3GNF adpayne at sympaticoca > _______________________________________________ > Sent via AMSAT-BB at 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://amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb From daniel at destevez.net Thu Apr 16 17:41:48 2015 From: daniel at destevez.net (=?windows-1252?Q?Daniel_Est=E9vez?=) Date: Thu, 16 Apr 2015 19:41:48 +0200 Subject: [amsat-bb] 70cm high-pass filter designs In-Reply-To: <552EE136.6030307@destevez.net> References: <552EE136.6030307@destevez.net> Message-ID: <552FF45C.4000601@destevez.net> Many thanks to everybody for all the suggestions. I'll have a look at the filter designs. There are some people that have suggested that the problem might be the 3rd harmonic from the 2m TX, instead of being overload by the 2m signal somewhere in the receiver. I'm also suspicious that this could be the case, but I did yesterday some tests that seem to indicate that the level of the 3rd harmonic is fine. I tested with different antennas for TX and RX, with about 2 or 3 meter separation between them (my normal antenna is an arrow type antenna, with on coax for the 2m yagi and other coax for the 70cm yagi). Fist I connected the dongle to the 70cm port on the diplexer (and the antenna to the common port). With this setup I got a bit of desense as usual. Then, I connected the dongle to the 2m port on the diplexer. With this setup the desense is very big. This makes me think that the problem is with the 2m frequency and not the 3rd harmonic, because the distance between the antennas and the 2m port of the diplexer should be more than enough to kill any 3rd harmonic. However, it's possible that I am seeing two different effects with this: the 3rd harmonic when the dongle is on the 70cm port and overload from the 2m signal when the dongle is on the 2m port. What do you guys think? 73, Dani EA4GPZ. El 16/04/15 a las 00:07, Daniel Est?vez escribi?: > Hi all, > > My portable satellite station consists of a Funcube Dongle Pro+ for RX > and a FT-817ND for TX. I use a diplexer in front of the dongle to avoid > desensing, but still some of the 2m signal is getting in and causing > desensing when working V/U birds. It seems to me that a 70cm high-pass > filter in the receive chain would help. > > Can anyone point me to some easy to build reference designs for this > kind of filters? Power handling is not an issue, since this will only be > used for RX. I'm mainly looking to something that I could build from > things in my junk box, using air core inductors and ceramic caps (if > this a sensible thing to do). > > 73, > > Dani EA4GPZ. > _______________________________________________ > Sent via AMSAT-BB at 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://amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb > From GW1FKY at aol.com Thu Apr 16 19:42:37 2015 From: GW1FKY at aol.com (GW1FKY at aol.com) Date: Thu, 16 Apr 2015 15:42:37 -0400 Subject: [amsat-bb] "GB4MBC" - Special Event Station - Cancelled Message-ID: <120253.3c0fa62.42616aad@aol.com> With respect to the planned activation of the Special Event Station - "GB4MBC" on HF and satellite during 24th -27th April 2015 -Location: " Flatholm Island" EU124. Due to circumstances beyond our control ,"Barry Amateur Radio Society " South Wales, regrets that the visit and activation has been cancelled. Apologies to all, including those that post out any news on events - I will however try for contacts from our mainland station with its Marconi special call GB0MDI -Locator IO81JJ Ken Eaton GW1FKY Amsat-UK Amsat -NA From gzook at yahoo.com Thu Apr 16 20:55:29 2015 From: gzook at yahoo.com (Glen Zook) Date: Thu, 16 Apr 2015 20:55:29 +0000 (UTC) Subject: [amsat-bb] 70cm high-pass filter designs In-Reply-To: <552FF45C.4000601@destevez.net> References: <552FF45C.4000601@destevez.net> Message-ID: <157445242.5690943.1429217729565.JavaMail.yahoo@mail.yahoo.com> Don't discount the strength of the 3rd harmonic. ?It doesn't take much to cause problems. ?Remember, a 3/2ths wave-length antenna radiates as well as 1/2 wave-length antenna and your 2-meter antenna will radiate fine on the 70 cm band. ?Also, with "normal" coaxial cable, you are going to get radiation from the line. ?Commercial two-way installations use at least double-shielded cable for things like duplexers and cavities to basically eliminate interference (as much as possible). Having both a high-pass filter for 70 cm and a low pass filter for 2-meters should reduce the problem even more.?Glen, K9STH?AMSAT 239/LM463 Website: http://k9sth.net From: Daniel Est?vez To: 'Amsat BB' Sent: Thursday, April 16, 2015 12:41 PM Subject: Re: [amsat-bb] 70cm high-pass filter designs Many thanks to everybody for all the suggestions. I'll have a look at the filter designs. There are some people that have suggested that the problem might be the 3rd harmonic from the 2m TX, instead of being overload by the 2m signal somewhere in the receiver. I'm also suspicious that this could be the case, but I did yesterday some tests that seem to indicate that the level of the 3rd harmonic is fine. I tested with different antennas for TX and RX, with about 2 or 3 meter separation between them (my normal antenna is an arrow type antenna, with on coax for the 2m yagi and other coax for the 70cm yagi). Fist I connected the dongle to the 70cm port on the diplexer (and the antenna to the common port). With this setup I got a bit of desense as usual. Then, I connected the dongle to the 2m port on the diplexer. With this setup the desense is very big. This makes me think that the problem is with the 2m frequency and not the 3rd harmonic, because the distance between the antennas and the 2m port of the diplexer should be more than enough to kill any 3rd harmonic. However, it's possible that I am seeing two different effects with this: the 3rd harmonic when the dongle is on the 70cm port and overload from the 2m signal when the dongle is on the 2m port. What do you guys think? From nx9b at comcast.net Thu Apr 16 22:57:07 2015 From: nx9b at comcast.net (nx9b at comcast.net) Date: Thu, 16 Apr 2015 22:57:07 +0000 (UTC) Subject: [amsat-bb] The trial of NX9B - Part 1 In-Reply-To: <215589483.5488176.1429224858341.JavaMail.zimbra@comcast.net> Message-ID: <1113628471.5489587.1429225027528.JavaMail.zimbra@comcast.net> Ugh. I tried to post this response yesterday only to be informed that my posting was greater than 40kb and I needed to resubmit. So, now, in two parts, my original posting: Well, this response could have taken many different directions. Anything from thermonuclear (which would have happened on Monday) to completely shying away with my tail tucked between my legs to what I hope is the most adult response that I could give about this topic. I have sent personal emails to some of the commenters explaining the WHOLE story but that was taking too long. I have spent enough energy on this over the past three days (now four days). For those of you who would have liked an explanation, it's coming in a moment. Like Drew apparently is, I'm a busy man with many more important things in my life to do than defend myself over a perceived harassment or threat. I will freely admit that I wrote that email to Drew on Monday, April 13. It's been out there for all to see. Am I proud of it? No, but trying to employ the same tactics with no response from this man was not getting any results. I was TRYING to get an answer about my QSL cards, their status. As some saw it, I was either threatening to 'out a non-QSL'er' or the most hurtful, and there was only one other comment that was even in the same area code, not only in the terms but who it was from was the 'shakedown' and 'bringing this out in the light' comments by Patrick Stoddard, WD9EWK. I will try to confine my reply two only two individuals, Drew and Patrick, the two who have a DIRECT association with AMSAT. First, I want to stress that I did not receive ONE email asking me what this was about. Each person that commented on the bb chose to do so in a knee jerk reaction. It says as much about you as it did about me. Those of you who did comment on this I hope will learn that it is much better to get ALL of the information and make an INFORMED decision before you post things that you know nothing about. I will start with Patrick and get that out of the way. Patrick, I have always been friendly to you, treated you with respect and even talked to you on the phone one night on your way home from Dayton three or four years ago. You were in Louisville and since I had spent the first 43 years of my life in that area, I gave you some advice on where you might eat and what parts of town to avoid. As recently as this past weekend, I wrote you a personal email thanking you for standing by while I was trying to work Yuri for a new grid on a pass that was EXTREMELY shallow for me. You and I both called him at the same time, you heard someone else was calling also and stood by while I made my contact. I was at 1.8 degrees when the QSO began and 0.6 at the finish. I commended you for being a gentleman and letting someone else get their contact. That was unlike most other operators where Yuri is involved. You told me that you knew that you had a LOT more time on that pass to work him, and I'm paraphrasing, it was no big deal. Then to see your comments about a shake down to get QSL's from Drew was about as DISRESPECTFUL as I have ever been talked about in a public forum. You did not ask me a single question by any method about what had transpired to get to this point, you only blasted me while defending your associate. I purposely did NOT send you a personal email about your comments because you are know for taking clips from previous correspondences during your replies and I wanted to make sure that there was no way that my message could be misconstrued or taken out of context to bolster a case against me. You have shown where your alliance is and that speaks volumes about you as well. And now, on with the trial: Drew, what you have accused me of is harassment and threatening you to which I will only admit that I DID send you that email Monday morning April 13, 2015. While you were taking the stand to accuse me of these charges, you would have had to take an oath 'to tell the truth, THE WHOLE TRUTH and nothing but the truth' and this is where you have failed, EPICLY! As I will show by providing proof from the first time I emailed you about getting QSL cards from you in December of 2014, I was nice, courteous and I even gave you commendations for your efforts to get a satellite station on from Navassa. The evidence will also show that YOU requested QSL cards from me so that you could use them for your REVERSE VUCC. And this where I will state to those of you who commented that I was not 'owed' any cards; yes, I kind of was. I mailed you my cards on January 17th, 2015. I waited for over two months before my first inquiry about the status of my cards. This, per your initial posting on the AMSATbb, 'generally it takes me a month or two'. Your words, not mine. So after the two month timeframe that you had my cards in hand, I asked you what was up with my cards. NO RESPONSE. I emailed the following day. NO RESPONSE. I waited another three weeks and then the email that you presented into evidence, my Final Email. Oh, now you have a response. You have no idea how disrespectful you are that you ignored my emails without so much as a 'Hey, Jeff, I'm super busy here. I'll get them out to you as soon as I can.' OR 'You know, Jeff, I really don't like some of the guys that are associated with so I chose not uphold my end of our deal, live with it.' NOTHING. And then to play victim on an international stage where you KNEW you could garner the most support is deserving of an academy award. In basketball terms it's called 'flopping' and is usually met with a technical foul. But here, at the AMSATbb where you are well known and have many 'blind' followers, that's OK because you felt you were wronged and imposed upon. Do you think that your time is more important than mine and that answering emails is beneath you? I, too, serve the satellite community but you would NEVER know that because I choose not to publicize it. There are only a handful of people that know to what extent I volunteer my time and effort for the benefit of everyone on the satellites. Continued in the posting 'The trial of NX9B - Part 2' From nx9b at comcast.net Thu Apr 16 23:01:45 2015 From: nx9b at comcast.net (nx9b at comcast.net) Date: Thu, 16 Apr 2015 23:01:45 +0000 (UTC) Subject: [amsat-bb] The trial of NX9B - Part 2 In-Reply-To: <1830178906.5486379.1429224765119.JavaMail.zimbra@comcast.net> References: <1830178906.5486379.1429224765119.JavaMail.zimbra@comcast.net> Message-ID: <718662631.5492258.1429225305979.JavaMail.zimbra@comcast.net> This posting is a continuance of the posting "The trial of NX9B - Part 1" And now I will provide the rest of the story that you so conveniently left out about our QSL exchange. I will also tell anyone who is still reading at this point that I can not find the email I sent on March 24 but it was referenced in my email of March 25. I think from the context of the March 25th email what the previous email said. From: "Andrew Glasbrenner" < glasbrenner at mindspring.com > Date: December 22, 2014 at 10:29:25 CST To: < nx9b at comcast.net > Subject: RE: Drew, would like to get some cards from your portable ops. Sure Jeff, no problem. I could use those cards for my Reverse VUCC, so send them on down with a SASE and I?ll hook you up. I?m also going to be between here and FM02-03 between 30 Dec and 4 Jan, so let me know if you need anything from those parts and we?ll make it happen. 73, Drew KO4MA From: nx9b at comcast.net [ mailto:nx9b at comcast.net ] Sent: Thursday, December 18, 2014 7:28 PM To: glasbrenner at mindspring.com Subject: Drew, would like to get some cards from your portable ops. Hi, Drew. I am trying to get serious about getting my QSL cards in order for satellite and came across a few grids that I have worked you in in the past 4 years. I am hoping that you might not be too busy during the holidays to get me caught up. I can send you cards for each QSO, just send you an SASE or let you take care of it. How ever you would like to do this. I need 7 cards/QSOs cfm'd from you. They are as follows: 4/29/11, AO-51, NX9B>KO4MA/m 2202Z you in EL88 8/10/11, AO-51, NX9B>KO4MA/p 1041Z you in EM84 8/15/11, AO-51, NX9B>KO4MA/m 2158Z you in EM62 8/1/13, SO-50, NX9B>KO4MA/p 1916Z you in EM82 8/15/13, FO-29, NX9B>KO4MA/p 0141Z you in EM26 9/10/13, FO-29, NX9B>KO4MA/p 0218Z you in EL79 9/16/13, FO-29, NX9B>KO4MA/p 0111Z you in EM60/61. Please let me know what I need to do to get these from you. Thanks and Merry Christmas, 73 de Jeff, NX9B, EM66sj From: "Andrew Glasbrenner" < glasbrenner at mindspring.com > Date: January 11, 2015 at 10:25:24 CST To: "'Jeff Lamb'" < nx9b at comcast.net > Subject: RE: Hey, Drew, a question. It was a good trip, we just pushed a little too hard at the end. Glad I could get a few new ones on the air for a few people. I offered the team gear and training early on, and they only gave a tepid response of basically "we'll see." Since then, as you have seen, they have announced via another venue that they will include an HT and arrow for SO-50. While that's better than nothing, it will be a giant mess if they don't practice first, and even then it will be dicey. Since then I've reached out again with a request to consider an 817 that I would loan them, and ops on FO-29 with a fixed transmit freq like Dale and a few others do. This expedition seems much more rushed and limited in scope than K5D, so I don't hold much hope for getting more than the HT Arrow ops, but we have tried. I've got 5-6 envelopes here already, and will sit down and knock out cards probably next weekend. Still catching up on emails as you can see :-) 73, Drew -----Original Message----- From: Jeff Lamb [ mailto:nx9b at comcast.net ] Sent: Wednesday, January 07, 2015 7:47 AM To: glasbrenner at mindspring.com Subject: Hey, Drew, a question. GM, Drew. Sorry your vacation got cut a little short. I hope the little person is doing better. My question. I thought I saw you mention somewhere that you were gathering equipment and 'teaching' someone about satellites for the K1N DXpedition at the end of the month. How's that coming and is it still in the plans? Very little on their website about the satellite station or any sat ops and getting a little anxious to get them on the birds since my main HF gear may not be back from the shop in time for this one. All time new one for me. I have some old TenTec HF stuff I might be able to throw together but working any split larger than the RIT of the rig is out with only a single VFO. Hope this one is as awesome as it looks to be. I'll get you some cards soon. 73 de Jeff, NX9B, EM66sj From: nx9b at comcast.net To: glasbrenner at mindspring.com Sent: Wednesday, March 25, 2015 6:09:24 PM Subject: Drew, nice catch on FO-29 just now. How about my QSL cards?? I emailed you yesterday about my QSL cards and I haven't heard anything back from you. Please give me a status report. 73, Jeff, NX9B _____________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________ If, after reading the balance of the evidence, any of you still feel like I am a jerk and you would prefer NOT to have any more QSO's with me, please send me an email to my personal email address listed on QRZ.com. This has already been done by someone, so don't feel shy about contacting me about this. You will be accommodated. If you have any other comments to me or about me, please direct them to my personal email address listed on QRZ.com. I am done posting here on the AMSATbb. I will not respond to any other attacks on my character or disparaging comments made here. I have other methods of getting my information out to people. This is not the only game in town. Well, Drew, that's about all that I can say or do at this point. I propose one of three resolutions. 1. You have my SASE. Send the cards that I originally requested. 2. You have my SASE. Send my cards that I sent you in good faith back to me. 3. Decide that you got what you wanted, you are too busy to uphold your end of this. I promise I will not post anything about your decision, which ever of the three you choose. It will be kept between you and me. Now, if someone takes the time to send ME an email wanting to know how this ended, I guess it really depends on who is doing the asking. Just remember that you and Patrick are associates of AMSAT/NA and everything that you do and the means by which you conduct your business within the satellite community is a reflection of that organization. I apologize for this public display on the AMSATbb. It happens here a lot more than it should so perhaps that is why Drew felt comfortable bringing it here. 73 de Jeff, NX9B From normanlizeth at gmail.com Thu Apr 16 23:15:36 2015 From: normanlizeth at gmail.com (Lizeth Norman) Date: Thu, 16 Apr 2015 19:15:36 -0400 Subject: [amsat-bb] The trial of NX9B - Part 1 In-Reply-To: <1113628471.5489587.1429225027528.JavaMail.zimbra@comcast.net> References: <215589483.5488176.1429224858341.JavaMail.zimbra@comcast.net> <1113628471.5489587.1429225027528.JavaMail.zimbra@comcast.net> Message-ID: Hey!!! Speaking of people intimidating people into writing qsl cards. Drew has a card that he intimidated me into signing. Went home and looked at the log just to check. That's the normal thing, right? That card is wrong. Wrong year. Was there, worked him, just the year prior. What's more, the log (paper!!!) has checks indicating that I'd written that card. They'd (to the many ops at the convention) been passed out at the Orlando get together a year prior. He even filled out the card on a snazzy AO-7 one. Never again. Where do I get a refund on my LIFE MEMBERSHIP? More from the wasted money file!! Fighting with squabbling children to talk on the radio is no fun. Norman J McSweyn On Thu, Apr 16, 2015 at 6:57 PM, wrote: > Ugh. I tried to post this response yesterday only to be informed that my posting was greater than 40kb and I needed to resubmit. So, now, in two parts, my original posting: > > Well, this response could have taken many different directions. Anything from thermonuclear (which would have happened on Monday) to completely shying away with my tail tucked between my legs to what I hope is the most adult response that I could give about this topic. > > I have sent personal emails to some of the commenters explaining the WHOLE story but that was taking too long. I have spent enough energy on this over the past three days (now four days). For those of you who would have liked an explanation, it's coming in a moment. Like Drew apparently is, I'm a busy man with many more important things in my life to do than defend myself over a perceived harassment or threat. > > I will freely admit that I wrote that email to Drew on Monday, April 13. It's been out there for all to see. Am I proud of it? No, but trying to employ the same tactics with no response from this man was not getting any results. > I was TRYING to get an answer about my QSL cards, their status. As some saw it, I was either threatening to 'out a non-QSL'er' or the most hurtful, and there was only one other comment that was even in the same area code, not only in the terms but who it was from was the 'shakedown' and 'bringing this out in the light' comments by Patrick Stoddard, WD9EWK. > > I will try to confine my reply two only two individuals, Drew and Patrick, the two who have a DIRECT association with AMSAT. > > First, I want to stress that I did not receive ONE email asking me what this was about. Each person that commented on the bb chose to do so in a knee jerk reaction. It says as much about you as it did about me. Those of you who did comment on this I hope will learn that it is much better to get ALL of the information and make an INFORMED decision before you post things that you know nothing about. > > I will start with Patrick and get that out of the way. > > Patrick, I have always been friendly to you, treated you with respect and even talked to you on the phone one night on your way home from Dayton three or four years ago. You were in Louisville and since I had spent the first 43 years of my life in that area, I gave you some advice on where you might eat and what parts of town to avoid. > As recently as this past weekend, I wrote you a personal email thanking you for standing by while I was trying to work Yuri for a new grid on a pass that was EXTREMELY shallow for me. You and I both called him at the same time, you heard someone else was calling also and stood by while I made my contact. I was at 1.8 degrees when the QSO began and 0.6 at the finish. I commended you for being a gentleman and letting someone else get their contact. That was unlike most other operators where Yuri is involved. You told me that you knew that you had a LOT more time on that pass to work him, and I'm paraphrasing, it was no big deal. > > Then to see your comments about a shake down to get QSL's from Drew was about as DISRESPECTFUL as I have ever been talked about in a public forum. You did not ask me a single question by any method about what had transpired to get to this point, you only blasted me while defending your associate. > > I purposely did NOT send you a personal email about your comments because you are know for taking clips from previous correspondences during your replies and I wanted to make sure that there was no way that my message could be misconstrued or taken out of context to bolster a case against me. You have shown where your alliance is and that speaks volumes about you as well. > > And now, on with the trial: > > Drew, what you have accused me of is harassment and threatening you to which I will only admit that I DID send you that email Monday morning April 13, 2015. > > While you were taking the stand to accuse me of these charges, you would have had to take an oath 'to tell the truth, THE WHOLE TRUTH and nothing but the truth' and this is where you have failed, EPICLY! > > As I will show by providing proof from the first time I emailed you about getting QSL cards from you in December of 2014, I was nice, courteous and I even gave you commendations for your efforts to get a satellite station on from Navassa. > > The evidence will also show that YOU requested QSL cards from me so that you could use them for your REVERSE VUCC. And this where I will state to those of you who commented that I was not 'owed' any cards; yes, I kind of was. > > I mailed you my cards on January 17th, 2015. I waited for over two months before my first inquiry about the status of my cards. This, per your initial posting on the AMSATbb, 'generally it takes me a month or two'. Your words, not mine. > So after the two month timeframe that you had my cards in hand, I asked you what was up with my cards. NO RESPONSE. I emailed the following day. NO RESPONSE. I waited another three weeks and then the email that you presented into evidence, my Final Email. > > Oh, now you have a response. You have no idea how disrespectful you are that you ignored my emails without so much as a 'Hey, Jeff, I'm super busy here. I'll get them out to you as soon as I can.' OR 'You know, Jeff, I really don't like some of the guys that are associated with so I chose not uphold my end of our deal, live with it.' NOTHING. > > And then to play victim on an international stage where you KNEW you could garner the most support is deserving of an academy award. In basketball terms it's called 'flopping' and is usually met with a technical foul. But here, at the AMSATbb where you are well known and have many 'blind' followers, that's OK because you felt you were wronged and imposed upon. > > Do you think that your time is more important than mine and that answering emails is beneath you? > > I, too, serve the satellite community but you would NEVER know that because I choose not to publicize it. > > There are only a handful of people that know to what extent I volunteer my time and effort for the benefit of everyone on the satellites. > > Continued in the posting 'The trial of NX9B - Part 2' > _______________________________________________ > Sent via AMSAT-BB at 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://amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb From at746david at gmail.com Thu Apr 16 23:05:36 2015 From: at746david at gmail.com (David) Date: Fri, 17 Apr 2015 01:05:36 +0200 Subject: [amsat-bb] Reception report of AO-73 Message-ID: <55304040.3050705@gmail.com> Hi from David EA4SG. I send this short AO-73 SWL report hoping it could be useful to the AO-73 Command Team. In the lasts two orbits (#7434 and #7435) over my QTH located in Colmenar Viejo (Madrid) locator IN80CP, the bird reached AOS with the transponder ON as expected, downlink signal was slightly weaker than usual, modulation was quite distorted (similar to the one we get from AO-7) and transponder switched off exactly at the expected "ilumination time" (20:31UTC and 22:08UTC). I was also listening to the telemetry and it was affected by the above mentioned distorsion too. I didnt try, but I am sure that this distortion will make telemetry harder to be decoded. Best 73s de David EA4SG From at746 at wanadoo.es Thu Apr 16 23:03:42 2015 From: at746 at wanadoo.es (David) Date: Fri, 17 Apr 2015 01:03:42 +0200 Subject: [amsat-bb] Reception report of AO-73 Message-ID: <55303FCE.40404@wanadoo.es> Hi from David EA4SG. I send this short AO-73 SWL report hoping it could be useful to the AO-73 Command Team. In the lasts two orbits (#7434 and #7435) over my QTH located in Colmenar Viejo (Madrid) locator IN80CP, the bird reached AOS with the transponder ON as expected, downlink signal was slightly weaker than usual, modulation was quite distorted (similar to the one we get from AO-7) and transponder switched off exactly at the expected "ilumination time" (20:31UTC and 22:08UTC). I was also listening to the telemetry and it was affected by the above mentioned distorsion too. I didnt try, but I am sure that this distortion will make telemetry harder to be decoded. Best 73s de David EA4SG From n8hm at arrl.net Fri Apr 17 01:48:00 2015 From: n8hm at arrl.net (Paul Stoetzer) Date: Thu, 16 Apr 2015 21:48:00 -0400 Subject: [amsat-bb] Reception report of AO-73 In-Reply-To: <55304040.3050705@gmail.com> References: <55304040.3050705@gmail.com> Message-ID: David, There is a major geomagnetic storm ongoing at the moment (K index = 6) which could account for some of the signal distortion through the atmosphere. This solar storm started yesterday and it wouldn't surprise me if it was responsible for AO-73 shutting down and needing to be reset. The next pass here is at 02:51 UTC. I will be listening. 73, Paul, N8HM On Thu, Apr 16, 2015 at 7:05 PM, David wrote: > Hi from David EA4SG. > > I send this short AO-73 SWL report hoping it could be useful to the > AO-73 Command Team. > > In the lasts two orbits (#7434 and #7435) over my QTH located in > Colmenar Viejo (Madrid) locator IN80CP, the bird reached AOS with the > transponder ON as expected, downlink signal was slightly weaker than > usual, modulation was quite distorted (similar to the one we get from > AO-7) and transponder switched off exactly at the expected "ilumination > time" (20:31UTC and 22:08UTC). > > I was also listening to the telemetry and it was affected by the above > mentioned distorsion too. I didnt try, but I am sure that this > distortion will make telemetry harder to be decoded. > > Best 73s de David EA4SG > > > > _______________________________________________ > Sent via AMSAT-BB at 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://amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb From alancresswell at xtra.co.nz Fri Apr 17 02:21:24 2015 From: alancresswell at xtra.co.nz (alancresswell at xtra.co.nz) Date: Fri, 17 Apr 2015 02:21:24 -0000 Subject: [amsat-bb] Reception report of AO-73 In-Reply-To: References: <55304040.3050705@gmail.com> Message-ID: <9DC9E1DA6A534BB6A7579D52625B6E70@SATELLITE2> Solid telemetry over ZL on the 2112 UT and 2249 UT passes. (Not in eclipse) There was some minor scintillation late in the pass but that is not particularly unusual as it gets well to the South. The latest Solar Alert email I received indicated that "charging of satellites systems" was to be expected so indeed this may have affected AO-73. 73 Alan ZL2BX -----Original Message----- From: Paul Stoetzer Sent: Friday, April 17, 2015 1:48 AM To: David Cc: amsat-bb at amsat.org Subject: Re: [amsat-bb] Reception report of AO-73 David, There is a major geomagnetic storm ongoing at the moment (K index = 6) which could account for some of the signal distortion through the atmosphere. This solar storm started yesterday and it wouldn't surprise me if it was responsible for AO-73 shutting down and needing to be reset. The next pass here is at 02:51 UTC. I will be listening. 73, Paul, N8HM On Thu, Apr 16, 2015 at 7:05 PM, David wrote: > Hi from David EA4SG. > > I send this short AO-73 SWL report hoping it could be useful to the > AO-73 Command Team. > > In the lasts two orbits (#7434 and #7435) over my QTH located in > Colmenar Viejo (Madrid) locator IN80CP, the bird reached AOS with the > transponder ON as expected, downlink signal was slightly weaker than > usual, modulation was quite distorted (similar to the one we get from > AO-7) and transponder switched off exactly at the expected "ilumination > time" (20:31UTC and 22:08UTC). > > I was also listening to the telemetry and it was affected by the above > mentioned distorsion too. I didnt try, but I am sure that this > distortion will make telemetry harder to be decoded. > > Best 73s de David EA4SG > > > > _______________________________________________ > Sent via AMSAT-BB at 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://amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb _______________________________________________ Sent via AMSAT-BB at 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://amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb From n8hm at arrl.net Fri Apr 17 03:16:01 2015 From: n8hm at arrl.net (Paul Stoetzer) Date: Thu, 16 Apr 2015 23:16:01 -0400 Subject: [amsat-bb] VY1RM Message-ID: Good evening, Ron, VY1RM, has been active recently on FO-29, AO-7, and SO-50 from Whitehorse, Yukon in grid CP20. This is a rare grid and a rare Canadian territory/call area for those working on the AMSAT OSCAR awards or the RAC Canadaward. Over the past week or so, he has worked several stations throughout the United States, as far as Florida, plus Finland and Germany, so he is in range for lots of stations. He also has good footprints with much of northern and eastern Russia as well as Japan from his location and is certainly looking to work some more stations. Check your mutual visibility with CP20lq and tune around for him when he's in range. 73, Paul, N8HM From n8hm at arrl.net Fri Apr 17 03:29:32 2015 From: n8hm at arrl.net (Paul Stoetzer) Date: Thu, 16 Apr 2015 23:29:32 -0400 Subject: [amsat-bb] Reception report of AO-73 In-Reply-To: <9DC9E1DA6A534BB6A7579D52625B6E70@SATELLITE2> References: <55304040.3050705@gmail.com> <9DC9E1DA6A534BB6A7579D52625B6E70@SATELLITE2> Message-ID: No evidence of any distortion in the transponder on the 02:51 UTC pass over North America. The satellite sounded just as strong as normal. The beacon was strong and clear, though the pilot tone was FMing with the traffic on the transponder. This is normal too. 73, Paul, N8HM On Thu, Apr 16, 2015 at 10:21 PM, wrote: > Solid telemetry over ZL on the 2112 UT and 2249 UT passes. (Not in eclipse) > There was some minor scintillation late in the pass but that is not > particularly unusual as it gets well to the South. > The latest Solar Alert email I received indicated that "charging of > satellites systems" was to be expected so indeed this may have affected > AO-73. > > 73 > Alan > ZL2BX > > -----Original Message----- From: Paul Stoetzer > Sent: Friday, April 17, 2015 1:48 AM > To: David > Cc: amsat-bb at amsat.org > Subject: Re: [amsat-bb] Reception report of AO-73 > > > David, > > There is a major geomagnetic storm ongoing at the moment (K index = 6) > which could account for some of the signal distortion through the > atmosphere. This solar storm started yesterday and it wouldn't > surprise me if it was responsible for AO-73 shutting down and needing > to be reset. > > The next pass here is at 02:51 UTC. I will be listening. > > 73, > > Paul, N8HM > > On Thu, Apr 16, 2015 at 7:05 PM, David wrote: >> >> Hi from David EA4SG. >> >> I send this short AO-73 SWL report hoping it could be useful to the >> AO-73 Command Team. >> >> In the lasts two orbits (#7434 and #7435) over my QTH located in >> Colmenar Viejo (Madrid) locator IN80CP, the bird reached AOS with the >> transponder ON as expected, downlink signal was slightly weaker than >> usual, modulation was quite distorted (similar to the one we get from >> AO-7) and transponder switched off exactly at the expected "ilumination >> time" (20:31UTC and 22:08UTC). >> >> I was also listening to the telemetry and it was affected by the above >> mentioned distorsion too. I didnt try, but I am sure that this >> distortion will make telemetry harder to be decoded. >> >> Best 73s de David EA4SG >> >> >> >> _______________________________________________ >> Sent via AMSAT-BB at 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://amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb > > _______________________________________________ > Sent via AMSAT-BB at 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://amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb > _______________________________________________ > Sent via AMSAT-BB at 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://amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb From w7lrd at comcast.net Fri Apr 17 05:42:06 2015 From: w7lrd at comcast.net (Bob- W7LRD) Date: Fri, 17 Apr 2015 05:42:06 +0000 (UTC) Subject: [amsat-bb] ISS & supply Message-ID: <1122201609.5544203.1429249326819.JavaMail.zimbra@comcast.net> The first time I ever watched the ISS with the supply craft about three fingers behind zipping over Seattle (there are cloudless nights). The latter was just a small dot. The actual distance, I have no idea. Always glad to help! 73 Bob W7LRD From va6bmj at gmail.com Fri Apr 17 05:51:49 2015 From: va6bmj at gmail.com (B J) Date: Fri, 17 Apr 2015 05:51:49 +0000 Subject: [amsat-bb] ISS & supply In-Reply-To: <1122201609.5544203.1429249326819.JavaMail.zimbra@comcast.net> References: <1122201609.5544203.1429249326819.JavaMail.zimbra@comcast.net> Message-ID: On 4/17/15, Bob- W7LRD wrote: > The first time I ever watched the ISS with the supply craft about three > fingers behind zipping over Seattle (there are cloudless nights). The latter > was just a small dot. The actual distance, I have no idea. Always glad to > help! I remember watching the space station several years ago. I was following it through its pass when I saw an object almost as bright about a minute or so behind it. At first, I was confused and then it dawned on me that it must have been the space shuttle, which had undocked a few hours earlier. That was a sight to see! 73s Bernhard VA6BMJ @ DO33FL From jim at milnet.uk.net Fri Apr 17 10:53:48 2015 From: jim at milnet.uk.net (Jim Heck) Date: Fri, 17 Apr 2015 11:53:48 +0100 Subject: [amsat-bb] With a heavy heart - G3CWV - SK Message-ID: <5530E63C.20205@milnet.uk.net> Hi Folks, It is with great sadness that I have to inform you that I have just learnt of the passing of our dear friend Clive Wallis, G3CWV on 27th March 2015. Clive has been a very staunch supporter of AMSAT from the very early days. Many will recall his intense interest and loyalty in following UOSAT-2/UO-11. He maintained a very comprehensive web site with details of the spacecraft's activities. He wrote many articles for Oscar News about his activities. He attended many AMSAT-UK Colloquia. He was awarded the Louis Varney cup for 2015 by the RSGB, and although he knew of the award before his passing, the formal presentation is not until 25 April. His funeral is to be held on Tue 22 April 2015 at 3.00pm at Christchurch, Bedford Road, Hitchin, Herts, UK. I am sure that his family would appreciate the presence of any AMSAT members who are able to be there. We send our condolences to his widow, Janet. RIP, Clive. 73s Jim Heck G3WGM Hon Sec AMSAT-UK From iw5bsf at alice.it Fri Apr 17 12:05:55 2015 From: iw5bsf at alice.it (Roberto) Date: Fri, 17 Apr 2015 14:05:55 +0200 Subject: [amsat-bb] With a heavy heart - G3CWV - SK In-Reply-To: <5530E63C.20205@milnet.uk.net> References: <5530E63C.20205@milnet.uk.net> Message-ID: <5530F723.3060505@alice.it> I'm sorry I met Clive past years during AMSAT UK COLLOQUIUM We send our condolences to his family G3CWV amsat uk 73s Roberto iw5bsf Il 17/04/2015 12.53, Jim Heck ha scritto: > Hi Folks, > > It is with great sadness that I have to inform you that I have just > learnt of the passing of our dear friend Clive Wallis, G3CWV on 27th > March 2015. > > Clive has been a very staunch supporter of AMSAT from the very early > days. Many will recall his intense interest and loyalty in following > UOSAT-2/UO-11. He maintained a very comprehensive web site with > details of the spacecraft's activities. He wrote many articles for > Oscar News about his activities. He attended many AMSAT-UK Colloquia. > > He was awarded the Louis Varney cup for 2015 by the RSGB, and although > he knew of the award before his passing, the formal presentation is > not until 25 April. > > His funeral is to be held on Tue 22 April 2015 at 3.00pm at > Christchurch, Bedford Road, Hitchin, Herts, UK. I am sure that his > family would appreciate the presence of any AMSAT members who are able > to be there. > > We send our condolences to his widow, Janet. > > RIP, Clive. > > 73s > > Jim Heck G3WGM > Hon Sec AMSAT-UK > _______________________________________________ > Sent via AMSAT-BB at 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://amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb > --- Questa e-mail ? stata controllata per individuare virus con Avast antivirus. http://www.avast.com From tuscandude at gmail.com Fri Apr 17 10:41:23 2015 From: tuscandude at gmail.com (Arthur Payne) Date: Fri, 17 Apr 2015 06:41:23 -0400 Subject: [amsat-bb] Ic-910 and SO-50 In-Reply-To: <552FEDE3.4050308@t-online.de> References: <552FEDE3.4050308@t-online.de> Message-ID: Thank you for your suggestions I will try them but my main concern was that I was sure that I had the tone set but was still unable to access the bird and wondered if I had not set the tone properly. I have just acquired the ic- 910 I have been using an ic-820H and was not sure if I had set the tone properly. The 820 worked with SatPC32 seamlessly but I had to set the 910 to go to satellite mode so I wasn't sure if I was setting the 910 properly. Or if there was something that I had to do. The 910 works with all other birds fine just not SO50. Art VE3GNF On Thu, Apr 16, 2015 at 1:14 PM, Erich Eichmann wrote: > Hi Art, > SO-50 requires a 74.4 Hz sub tone on the uplink signal to be activated and > a 67.0 Hz sub tone to be worked. > SatPC32 can set both tone frequencies. Click the "T" control (in the > uppler left part of the main window) to "T2" to select the 74.4 Hz tone and > switch the radio to TX for a few seconds to activate the sat. Then click > the control to "T1" to set the 67.0 Hz tone. It the sat is active use only > T1. With satellites that don't require a sub tone the functions are > disabled. > 73s, Erich, DK1TB > > > > Am 16.04.2015 um 16:45 schrieb Arthur Payne: > >> Tom I am trying to get my lc-910 to work with satPc32 to work SO-50 an >> ideas I have it tracking (I lengthened the delay) but I don't seem to be >> able to access the bird. >> >> Art VE3GNF adpayne at sympaticoca >> _______________________________________________ >> Sent via AMSAT-BB at 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://amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb >> > > From n8hm at arrl.net Fri Apr 17 12:20:51 2015 From: n8hm at arrl.net (Paul Stoetzer) Date: Fri, 17 Apr 2015 08:20:51 -0400 Subject: [amsat-bb] Exciting Fox-1C, Fox-1D, and Fox-1E News Message-ID: Break out that L band gear and get ready for a much needed new Mode J linear transponder! http://www.amsat.org/?p=4000 73, Paul, N8HM From james at wx4tv.com Fri Apr 17 17:00:34 2015 From: james at wx4tv.com (James Lea - WX4TV) Date: Fri, 17 Apr 2015 13:00:34 -0400 Subject: [amsat-bb] Mini Expedition to FM-17 for SO-50 pass at 14:02 EDT today. Message-ID: Eight year old Hope, KM4IPF, has figured out that FM17 is probably a rare grid square and has asked me to take her to the Chesapeake Bay Bridge Tunnel to work the SO-50 pass in the next hour from that location. The will be on the south island of the north tunnel, which is in FM17. Look for her if you need FM17. DE, Daddy (WX4TV) From my.callsign at verizon.net Fri Apr 17 18:10:17 2015 From: my.callsign at verizon.net (KO6TZ BOB) Date: Fri, 17 Apr 2015 11:10:17 -0700 Subject: [amsat-bb] Exciting Fox-1C, Fox-1D, and Fox-1E News Message-ID: <55314C89.1020500@verizon.net> Paul, That is great news. The ability to have an FM quality conversation, not just make contacts, on a satellite will be welcome. L-Band is the way to go. We all miss AO-51.... KO6TZ From chris at photofuture.co.uk Fri Apr 17 11:34:56 2015 From: chris at photofuture.co.uk (Chris Bloy) Date: Fri, 17 Apr 2015 12:34:56 +0100 Subject: [amsat-bb] With a heavy heart - G3CWV - SK In-Reply-To: <5530E63C.20205@milnet.uk.net> References: <5530E63C.20205@milnet.uk.net> Message-ID: <007d01d07902$87e9b400$97bd1c00$@photofuture.co.uk> Hi Jim, He is going to be missed as I learnt a lot from Clive decoding telemetry on UO-11 and am saddened by the news of his passing. I will always remember his great sense of humour on an evening out during the Colloquium and his interests in the workings of the satellites! Thanks, Chris - M0DQO -----Original Message----- From: AMSAT-BB [mailto:amsat-bb-bounces at amsat.org] On Behalf Of Jim Heck Sent: 17 April 2015 11:54 To: amsat-bb at amsat.org Subject: [amsat-bb] With a heavy heart - G3CWV - SK Hi Folks, It is with great sadness that I have to inform you that I have just learnt of the passing of our dear friend Clive Wallis, G3CWV on 27th March 2015. Clive has been a very staunch supporter of AMSAT from the very early days. Many will recall his intense interest and loyalty in following UOSAT-2/UO-11. He maintained a very comprehensive web site with details of the spacecraft's activities. He wrote many articles for Oscar News about his activities. He attended many AMSAT-UK Colloquia. He was awarded the Louis Varney cup for 2015 by the RSGB, and although he knew of the award before his passing, the formal presentation is not until 25 April. His funeral is to be held on Tue 22 April 2015 at 3.00pm at Christchurch, Bedford Road, Hitchin, Herts, UK. I am sure that his family would appreciate the presence of any AMSAT members who are able to be there. We send our condolences to his widow, Janet. RIP, Clive. 73s Jim Heck G3WGM Hon Sec AMSAT-UK _______________________________________________ Sent via AMSAT-BB at 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://amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb From g.shirville at btinternet.com Fri Apr 17 20:25:56 2015 From: g.shirville at btinternet.com (Graham Shirville) Date: Fri, 17 Apr 2015 21:25:56 +0100 Subject: [amsat-bb] FUNcube-1 Message-ID: <6682E32F07E1407AB84B5DF25E47D00A@allgood.local> FUNcube-1 has now been set to full time amateur mode for the weekend! Enjoy and have fun 73 Graham G3VZV From mail at mike-rupprecht.de Fri Apr 17 20:54:29 2015 From: mail at mike-rupprecht.de (Mike Rupprecht) Date: Fri, 17 Apr 2015 22:54:29 +0200 Subject: [amsat-bb] With a heavy heart - G3CWV - SK In-Reply-To: <007d01d07902$87e9b400$97bd1c00$@photofuture.co.uk> References: <5530E63C.20205@milnet.uk.net> <007d01d07902$87e9b400$97bd1c00$@photofuture.co.uk> Message-ID: <001501d07950$b2f0e260$18d2a720$@de> I owe a lot to Clive and will keep him in mind as a helpful and a very responsible person. My heartfelt sympathy. Mike DK3WN -----Urspr?ngliche Nachricht----- Von: AMSAT-BB [mailto:amsat-bb-bounces at amsat.org] Im Auftrag von Chris Bloy Gesendet: 17 April 2015 13:35 An: 'Jim Heck'; amsat-bb at amsat.org Betreff: Re: [amsat-bb] With a heavy heart - G3CWV - SK Hi Jim, He is going to be missed as I learnt a lot from Clive decoding telemetry on UO-11 and am saddened by the news of his passing. I will always remember his great sense of humour on an evening out during the Colloquium and his interests in the workings of the satellites! Thanks, Chris - M0DQO -----Original Message----- From: AMSAT-BB [mailto:amsat-bb-bounces at amsat.org] On Behalf Of Jim Heck Sent: 17 April 2015 11:54 To: amsat-bb at amsat.org Subject: [amsat-bb] With a heavy heart - G3CWV - SK Hi Folks, It is with great sadness that I have to inform you that I have just learnt of the passing of our dear friend Clive Wallis, G3CWV on 27th March 2015. Clive has been a very staunch supporter of AMSAT from the very early days. Many will recall his intense interest and loyalty in following UOSAT-2/UO-11. He maintained a very comprehensive web site with details of the spacecraft's activities. He wrote many articles for Oscar News about his activities. He attended many AMSAT-UK Colloquia. He was awarded the Louis Varney cup for 2015 by the RSGB, and although he knew of the award before his passing, the formal presentation is not until 25 April. His funeral is to be held on Tue 22 April 2015 at 3.00pm at Christchurch, Bedford Road, Hitchin, Herts, UK. I am sure that his family would appreciate the presence of any AMSAT members who are able to be there. We send our condolences to his widow, Janet. RIP, Clive. 73s Jim Heck G3WGM Hon Sec AMSAT-UK _______________________________________________ Sent via AMSAT-BB at amsat.org. AMSAT-NA makes this open forum available to all interested persons worldwide without requiring membership. 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Subscription settings: http://amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb From clintbradford at mac.com Sat Apr 18 00:45:40 2015 From: clintbradford at mac.com (Clint Bradford) Date: Fri, 17 Apr 2015 17:45:40 -0700 Subject: [amsat-bb] AnyTone TERMN-8R Terminated by FCC Message-ID: <09433A1C-7D28-460E-BE18-CE25CF0F9940@mac.com> This radio's FCC approval has been yanked - it is illegal to sell and market this HT in the United States. The FCC's demand concludes ... " ... marketing and importation of equipment in the United States bearing the referenced FCC Identifier is prohibited by Section 2.803 of the Rules. Violation of this regulation may subject you to the penalties provided in Sections 501 and 502 of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended." Copy of the FCC order is here ... https://files.secureserver.net/0slKwZkEj4batt Clint K6LCS From gzook at yahoo.com Sat Apr 18 01:08:29 2015 From: gzook at yahoo.com (Glen Zook) Date: Sat, 18 Apr 2015 01:08:29 +0000 (UTC) Subject: [amsat-bb] AnyTone TERMN-8R Terminated by FCC In-Reply-To: <09433A1C-7D28-460E-BE18-CE25CF0F9940@mac.com> References: <09433A1C-7D28-460E-BE18-CE25CF0F9940@mac.com> Message-ID: <1870584638.6675997.1429319309337.JavaMail.yahoo@mail.yahoo.com> The unit was intended for unlicensed 47 CFR Part 95 service which requires certificated radios. ?If an amateur radio operator were to acquire one of these radios, and be able to modify one to operate on amateur radio frequencies, that is perfectly legal so long as the unit is not used to transmit on frequencies outside of the amateur radio bands. ?With the exception of commercially manufactured external radio frequency amplifiers capable of operation below 144 MHz, there is no certification of any transmitting equipment for use on any frequency authorized for, and utilized by, license amateur radio operators. ?Amateur radio operators are free to home-brew, modify, etc., any transmitting equipment for use on the amateur radio bands so long as the emission specifications meet, or exceed, the minimum specifications in 47 CFR Part 97. Commercially manufactured receivers capable of receiving frequencies between 30.000 MHz and 960.000 MHz do have to meet certain 47 CFR Part 15 radiation regulations. ?Receivers home-brewed, modified commercial units, and so forth, if the work is done by a licensed amateur radio operator, do not require any certification. ?Also, commercially manufactured receivers, except for equipment certificated for use in the 47 CFR Part 95 Subpart D Radio Service, that cannot receive frequencies above 30.000 MHz, do not have any 47 CFR Part 15 requirements.?Glen, K9STH?AMSAT 239 / LM 463 Website: http://k9sth.net From: Clint Bradford To: AMSAT BB Sent: Friday, April 17, 2015 7:45 PM Subject: [amsat-bb] AnyTone TERMN-8R Terminated by FCC This radio's FCC approval has been yanked - it is illegal to sell and market this HT in the United States. The FCC's demand concludes ... " ... marketing and importation of equipment in the United States bearing the referenced FCC Identifier is prohibited by Section 2.803 of the Rules. Violation of this regulation may subject you to the penalties provided in Sections 501 and 502 of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended." Copy of the FCC order is here ... https://files.secureserver.net/0slKwZkEj4batt Clint K6LCS _______________________________________________ Sent via AMSAT-BB at 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://amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb From clintbradford at mac.com Sat Apr 18 01:51:43 2015 From: clintbradford at mac.com (Clint Bradford) Date: Fri, 17 Apr 2015 18:51:43 -0700 Subject: [amsat-bb] AnyTone Non-compliance Message-ID: The FCC - for the past about 20 years - would never have consciously allowed MURS and FRS at greater than 500mW and GMRS in one HT. There are several other technical factors which makes this AnyTone series non-compliant. Clint Bradford From clintbradford at mac.com Sat Apr 18 01:24:37 2015 From: clintbradford at mac.com (Clint Bradford) Date: Fri, 17 Apr 2015 18:24:37 -0700 Subject: [amsat-bb] AnyTone TERMN-8R Terminated by FCC In-Reply-To: <1870584638.6675997.1429319309337.JavaMail.yahoo@mail.yahoo.com> References: <09433A1C-7D28-460E-BE18-CE25CF0F9940@mac.com> <1870584638.6675997.1429319309337.JavaMail.yahoo@mail.yahoo.com> Message-ID: The FCC - for the past about 20 years - would never have consciously allowed MURS and FRS and GMRS in one HT. There are several factors which makes this AnyTone series non-compliant. Clint Bradford From clintbradford at mac.com Sat Apr 18 00:33:34 2015 From: clintbradford at mac.com (Clint Bradford) Date: Fri, 17 Apr 2015 17:33:34 -0700 Subject: [amsat-bb] AnyTone's TERMN8R Terminated Message-ID: This radio's FCC approval has been yanked - it is illegal to sell and market this HT in the United States. The FCC's demand concludes ... " ... marketing and importation of equipment in the United States bearing the referenced FCC Identifier is prohibited by Section 2.803 of the Rules. Violation of this regulation may subject you to the penalties provided in Sections 501 and 502 of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended." Copy of the FCC order is here ... https://files.secureserver.net/0slKwZkEj4batt Clint K6LCS From jimlist at zoho.com Sat Apr 18 14:16:40 2015 From: jimlist at zoho.com (Jim Heck) Date: Sat, 18 Apr 2015 15:16:40 +0100 Subject: [amsat-bb] With a heavy heart - G3CWV - SK In-Reply-To: <5530E63C.20205@milnet.uk.net> References: <5530E63C.20205@milnet.uk.net> Message-ID: <55326748.20506@zoho.com> Sorry folks. I made a typo re Clive's funeral date- Its WEDNESDAY 22 April, (Not Tuesday) Many apologies for my error made in haste. 73s Jim G3WGM On 17/04/2015 11:53, Jim Heck wrote: > Hi Folks, > > It is with great sadness that I have to inform you that I have just > learnt of the passing of our dear friend Clive Wallis, G3CWV on 27th > March 2015. > > Clive has been a very staunch supporter of AMSAT from the very early > days. Many will recall his intense interest and loyalty in following > UOSAT-2/UO-11. He maintained a very comprehensive web site with > details of the spacecraft's activities. He wrote many articles for > Oscar News about his activities. He attended many AMSAT-UK Colloquia. > > He was awarded the Louis Varney cup for 2015 by the RSGB, and although > he knew of the award before his passing, the formal presentation is > not until 25 April. > > His funeral is to be held on Tue 22 April 2015 at 3.00pm at > Christchurch, Bedford Road, Hitchin, Herts, UK. I am sure that his > family would appreciate the presence of any AMSAT members who are able > to be there. > > We send our condolences to his widow, Janet. > > RIP, Clive. > > 73s > > Jim Heck G3WGM > Hon Sec AMSAT-UK > _______________________________________________ > Sent via AMSAT-BB at 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://amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb > From dave at g4dpz.me.uk Sat Apr 18 14:19:16 2015 From: dave at g4dpz.me.uk (David Johnson) Date: Sat, 18 Apr 2015 15:19:16 +0100 Subject: [amsat-bb] With a heavy heart - G3CWV - SK In-Reply-To: <007d01d07902$87e9b400$97bd1c00$@photofuture.co.uk> References: <5530E63C.20205@milnet.uk.net> <007d01d07902$87e9b400$97bd1c00$@photofuture.co.uk> Message-ID: Hi Clive was always a great supporter of AMSAT in many ways. I was always greatful to him for his contributions to Oscar News while I was editor and his ongoing input when I handed over the reigns. RIP 73 Dave G4DPZ From gzook at yahoo.com Sat Apr 18 14:47:37 2015 From: gzook at yahoo.com (Glen Zook) Date: Sat, 18 Apr 2015 14:47:37 +0000 (UTC) Subject: [amsat-bb] AnyTone TERMN-8R Terminated by FCC In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: <1705753785.6903641.1429368457280.JavaMail.yahoo@mail.yahoo.com> Unfortunately, the FCC no longer is a technically inclined agency. ?It is now "top heavy" with lawyers and bureaucrats. ?In fact, that has been the case for several decades. Personally, I have been involved with telecommunications, primarily commercial two-way radio, microwave radio, and data infrastructure for 50-years as well as having held an amateur radio operator's license for basically 56-years. ?I was a technician for the Motorola Service Station in Atlanta, Georgia, my junior year at Georgia Tech, and then was employed directly by Motorola to establish, and then manage, their very first company owned portable / pager repair facility away from the Schamburg, Illinois, plant. ?Then, a couple of years with Collins Radio, 10-years owning the Motorola reconditioned equipment center for the south central United States, light manufacturing for the two-way radio industry, and, finally, over 25-years as a telecommunications consultant. ?As such, I am very aware of the certification process. In 1989, recommended by Senator Phil Gramm of Texas, I was nominated, under President George H. W. Bush, for appointment as one of the FCC Commissioners. ?This was because of my experience with the commercial two-way radio and microwave radio industry, not because I was an amateur radio operator. ?I made it until the final round of approval. ?The final round was all Washington, DC, attorneys, no one with any technical background. ?Although I was not selected, I definitely feel honored to have even been nominated! Since the 47 CFR Part 95 radio services do not have any bearing on the 47 CFR Part 97 Amateur Radio Service, certification of radios for those services really doesn't have anything to do with amateur radio. ?The only thing that amateur radio operators need to remember is that amateur radio equipment does NOT meet the certification requirements to be used on any frequencies that require certificated (new "buzz word" for "type accepted") equipment. ?There are no regulations against receiving frequencies outside of the amateur radio bands (except for the cellular telephone frequencies). ?However, it is definitely against the law to transmit on those frequencies. For those amateur radio operators caught transmitting, using non certificated equipment, there can be serious penalties including the following: Fines of up to $11,000 per day per radio used for transmitting. ?Confiscation of the the equipment. ?Loss of one's amateur radio operator's license and not being allowed to get another one for the rest of their life! ?Under certain circumstances, imprisonment (means "go to jail"). Because amateur radio operators certified, by signing their application for an amateur radio operator's license, that they know, and will obey, all laws and regulations concerning the use of transmitting equipment, the FCC definitely comes down "harder" on amateur radio operators who violate these regulations than those persons who are not licensed. It is not illegal to own equipment that is not certificated for use outside of the amateur radio bands. ?It is illegal to transmit, on frequencies outside of the amateur radio bands using that equipment. ?It is also not illegal to sell, trade, give away, such equipment to another individual or to a company specializing in the sale of amateur radio equipment. ?It is illegal to sell, commercially, such banned equipment. ?Also, it is perfectly legal for a licensed amateur radio operator to modify, "re-tune", etc., such equipment for use on frequencies within the amateur radio bands. ?In addition, it is legal for an amateur radio operator to use such equipment as an intermediate frequency for amateur radio equipment such as transmitting converters and transverters. ?However, care must be taken to prevent such signals from reaching the antenna system.?Glen, K9STH?AMSAT 239 / LM 463 Website: http://k9sth.net From: Clint Bradford To: Glen Zook Cc: AMSAT BB Sent: Friday, April 17, 2015 8:24 PM Subject: Re: [amsat-bb] AnyTone TERMN-8R Terminated by FCC The FCC - for the past about 20 years - would never have consciously allowed MURS and FRS and GMRS in one HT. There are several factors which makes this AnyTone series non-compliant. From clintbradford at mac.com Sat Apr 18 14:53:02 2015 From: clintbradford at mac.com (Clint Bradford) Date: Sat, 18 Apr 2015 07:53:02 -0700 Subject: [amsat-bb] AnyTone TERMN-8R Terminated by FCC In-Reply-To: <1705753785.6903641.1429368457280.JavaMail.yahoo@mail.yahoo.com> References: <1705753785.6903641.1429368457280.JavaMail.yahoo@mail.yahoo.com> Message-ID: <35E0AEF6-98D4-44EB-A2E5-A154446087A5@mac.com> >> ... Unfortunately, the FCC no longer is a technically inclined agency. Your post has absolutely nothing to do with, well, anything to do with the original post. A seres of radios get snuck in through the certification process that are non-compliant with well-esablished rules. If you have been in the commercial and amateur radio businesses for more than a decade, you KNOW the FCC would never allow a single rig to operate on MURS, FRS at more than 500mW, and GMRS - along with commercial freqs. This is not a case of "bureaucracy" or "lawyers" gone wild. Clint K6LCS From gzook at yahoo.com Sat Apr 18 15:03:24 2015 From: gzook at yahoo.com (Glen Zook) Date: Sat, 18 Apr 2015 15:03:24 +0000 (UTC) Subject: [amsat-bb] AnyTone TERMN-8R Terminated by FCC In-Reply-To: <35E0AEF6-98D4-44EB-A2E5-A154446087A5@mac.com> References: <35E0AEF6-98D4-44EB-A2E5-A154446087A5@mac.com> Message-ID: <1068372748.6938442.1429369404179.JavaMail.yahoo@mail.yahoo.com> Actually, why the original post? ?The fact that the FCC did something about a radio being imported for use in 47 CFR Part 95 radio services has absolutely nothing to do with the 47 CFR Part 97 Amateur Radio Service and, even more, with amateur satellites! ?Glen, K9STH Website: http://k9sth.net From: Clint Bradford To: Glen Zook Cc: AMSAT BB Sent: Saturday, April 18, 2015 9:53 AM Subject: Re: [amsat-bb] AnyTone TERMN-8R Terminated by FCC >> ...?Unfortunately, the FCC no longer is a technically inclined agency.? Your post has absolutely nothing to do with, well, anything to do with the original post. A seres of radios get snuck in through the certification process that are non-compliant with?well-esablished rules. If you have been in the commercial and amateur radio businesses for?more than a decade, you KNOW the FCC would never allow a single rig to operate on MURS, FRS?at more than 500mW, and GMRS - along with commercial freqs. This is not a case of "bureaucracy" or "lawyers" gone wild. From skristof at etczone.com Sat Apr 18 15:08:20 2015 From: skristof at etczone.com (Steve Kristoff) Date: Sat, 18 Apr 2015 11:08:20 -0400 Subject: [amsat-bb] AnyTone TERMN-8R Terminated by FCC In-Reply-To: <35E0AEF6-98D4-44EB-A2E5-A154446087A5@mac.com> References: <1705753785.6903641.1429368457280.JavaMail.yahoo@mail.yahoo.com> <35E0AEF6-98D4-44EB-A2E5-A154446087A5@mac.com> Message-ID: <387213F35A144953918D227883592690@StevePC> I'm neither an electronics engineer nor a lawyer, but I found Mr. Zook's message to be interesting. I think, maybe, he was just trying to make the point that these radios may have been "certificated" (can I now use that word in Scrabble?) by the lawyers and not be anyone in the FCC who knows technology. That seems to actually be in line with Mr. Bradford's comment that the FCC would not "consciously" allow such radios to be certificated. I assume that a conscientious (and "conscious") certification process would involve both technicians and lawyers. Steve Kristoff AI9IN skristof at etczone.com ----- Original Message ----- From: "Clint Bradford" To: "Glen Zook" Cc: "AMSAT BB" Sent: Saturday, April 18, 2015 10:53 AM Subject: Re: [amsat-bb] AnyTone TERMN-8R Terminated by FCC >>> ... Unfortunately, the FCC no longer is a technically inclined agency. > > Your post has absolutely nothing to do with, well, anything to do with the > original post. > > A seres of radios get snuck in through the certification process that are > non-compliant with > well-esablished rules. If you have been in the commercial and amateur > radio businesses for > more than a decade, you KNOW the FCC would never allow a single rig to > operate on MURS, FRS > at more than 500mW, and GMRS - along with commercial freqs. > > This is not a case of "bureaucracy" or "lawyers" gone wild. > > Clint K6LCS > > > _______________________________________________ > Sent via AMSAT-BB at 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://amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb From gzook at yahoo.com Sat Apr 18 15:40:53 2015 From: gzook at yahoo.com (Glen Zook) Date: Sat, 18 Apr 2015 15:40:53 +0000 (UTC) Subject: [amsat-bb] AnyTone TERMN-8R Terminated by FCC In-Reply-To: <387213F35A144953918D227883592690@StevePC> References: <387213F35A144953918D227883592690@StevePC> Message-ID: <1346244749.3484559.1429371653763.JavaMail.yahoo@mail.yahoo.com> The word, "certificated" actually appears in my copy of "Webster's New Universal Unabridged Dictionary" original copyright 1972. ?That is the "big" dictionary that used to, may still, sit on a special stand in a library. ?So, it can be used in Scrabble! However, I never heard the word until the FCC started using the term instead of the old "type accepted". ?I just took the time to "look up" the word and it definitely is in the dictionary even though not commonly used.?Glen, K9STH Website: http://k9sth.net From: Steve Kristoff To: AMSAT BB Sent: Saturday, April 18, 2015 10:08 AM Subject: Re: [amsat-bb] AnyTone TERMN-8R Terminated by FCC I'm neither an electronics engineer nor a lawyer, but I found Mr. Zook's message to be interesting. I think, maybe, he was just trying to make the point that these radios may have been "certificated" (can I now use that word in Scrabble?) by the lawyers and not be anyone in the FCC who knows technology. That seems to actually be in line with Mr. Bradford's comment that the FCC would not "consciously" allow such radios to be certificated. I assume that a conscientious (and "conscious") certification process would involve both technicians and lawyers. From n8hm at arrl.net Sat Apr 18 15:42:04 2015 From: n8hm at arrl.net (Paul Stoetzer) Date: Sat, 18 Apr 2015 11:42:04 -0400 Subject: [amsat-bb] AnyTone TERMN-8R Terminated by FCC In-Reply-To: <1068372748.6938442.1429369404179.JavaMail.yahoo@mail.yahoo.com> References: <35E0AEF6-98D4-44EB-A2E5-A154446087A5@mac.com> <1068372748.6938442.1429369404179.JavaMail.yahoo@mail.yahoo.com> Message-ID: This radio is capable of full-duplex operation, so it was of interest for FM satellite work. Unfortunately, as with most recent full duplex handheld transceivers, it desenses too much to be useful for full duplex satellite work on V/U satellites like SO-50. 73, Paul, N8HM On Sat, Apr 18, 2015 at 11:03 AM, Glen Zook via AMSAT-BB wrote: > Actually, why the original post? The fact that the FCC did something about a radio being imported for use in 47 CFR Part 95 radio services has absolutely nothing to do with the 47 CFR Part 97 Amateur Radio Service and, even more, with amateur satellites! > Glen, K9STH > > Website: http://k9sth.net > From: Clint Bradford > To: Glen Zook > Cc: AMSAT BB > Sent: Saturday, April 18, 2015 9:53 AM > Subject: Re: [amsat-bb] AnyTone TERMN-8R Terminated by FCC > > > >>> ... Unfortunately, the FCC no longer is a technically inclined agency. > Your post has absolutely nothing to do with, well, anything to do with the original post. > A seres of radios get snuck in through the certification process that are non-compliant with well-esablished rules. If you have been in the commercial and amateur radio businesses for more than a decade, you KNOW the FCC would never allow a single rig to operate on MURS, FRS at more than 500mW, and GMRS - along with commercial freqs. > This is not a case of "bureaucracy" or "lawyers" gone wild. > > > _______________________________________________ > Sent via AMSAT-BB at 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://amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb From kx9x at yahoo.com Sat Apr 18 15:47:08 2015 From: kx9x at yahoo.com (Sean K.) Date: Sat, 18 Apr 2015 15:47:08 +0000 (UTC) Subject: [amsat-bb] W1HQ QRV Today - World Amateur Radio Day Message-ID: <199359567.5738775.1429372028549.JavaMail.yahoo@mail.yahoo.com> Hi all- I'll be on from/as W1HQ today, in honor of World Amateur Radio Day. Will try to hit as many passes as I can before 2359z. ?Sean Kutzko Amateur Radio KX9X From JFloyd at es.vccs.edu Sat Apr 18 15:48:46 2015 From: JFloyd at es.vccs.edu (John Floyd) Date: Sat, 18 Apr 2015 15:48:46 +0000 Subject: [amsat-bb] AnyTone TERMN-8R Terminated by FCC In-Reply-To: <1346244749.3484559.1429371653763.JavaMail.yahoo@mail.yahoo.com> References: <387213F35A144953918D227883592690@StevePC>, <1346244749.3484559.1429371653763.JavaMail.yahoo@mail.yahoo.com> Message-ID: <1429631324525.42978@es.vccs.edu> "certificated" is a term they adopted from the FAA. The FAA loves that word and sometimes even uses it in a sentence with certificatable. Sorry for the further derail but it was just too tempting to pass up. John kn4ge ________________________________________ From: AMSAT-BB on behalf of Glen Zook via AMSAT-BB Sent: 18 April 2015 11:40 To: Steve Kristoff; AMSAT BB Subject: Re: [amsat-bb] AnyTone TERMN-8R Terminated by FCC The word, "certificated" actually appears in my copy of "Webster's New Universal Unabridged Dictionary" original copyright 1972. That is the "big" dictionary that used to, may still, sit on a special stand in a library. So, it can be used in Scrabble! However, I never heard the word until the FCC started using the term instead of the old "type accepted". I just took the time to "look up" the word and it definitely is in the dictionary even though not commonly used. Glen, K9STH Website: http://k9sth.net From: Steve Kristoff To: AMSAT BB Sent: Saturday, April 18, 2015 10:08 AM Subject: Re: [amsat-bb] AnyTone TERMN-8R Terminated by FCC I'm neither an electronics engineer nor a lawyer, but I found Mr. Zook's message to be interesting. I think, maybe, he was just trying to make the point that these radios may have been "certificated" (can I now use that word in Scrabble?) by the lawyers and not be anyone in the FCC who knows technology. That seems to actually be in line with Mr. Bradford's comment that the FCC would not "consciously" allow such radios to be certificated. I assume that a conscientious (and "conscious") certification process would involve both technicians and lawyers. _______________________________________________ Sent via AMSAT-BB at 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://amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb From gzook at yahoo.com Sat Apr 18 16:16:31 2015 From: gzook at yahoo.com (Glen Zook) Date: Sat, 18 Apr 2015 16:16:31 +0000 (UTC) Subject: [amsat-bb] AnyTone TERMN-8R Terminated by FCC In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: <436397643.6964033.1429373791266.JavaMail.yahoo@mail.yahoo.com> The revoking, etc., of certification of the radio has no bearing on its use in the amateur radio service. ?Since an amateur radio operator is allowed to construct, modify, etc., equipment for use on amateur radio frequencies, it is perfectly legal to use this radio in the Amateur Radio Service. ?It is also not illegal to own these radios nor to sell, etc., such a radio to another amateur radio operator. ?What is illegal is the commercial sale of these units. ?It is not illegal for an amateur radio operator to modify such a unit for use on amateur radio frequencies to trade in such a unit to an outlet that sells amateur radio equipment. ?It is also not illegal for such an outlet to sell the unit to another licensed amateur radio operator. ? Individual new units can be imported by a licensed amateur radio operator so long as the unit is to be modified for use on amateur radio frequencies. ?However, it is not legal for such a unit to be imported for use on frequencies other than amateur radio frequencies nor to sell, to someone else, in a unmodified condition. ?Of course, it is illegal for the individual unit to be used to transmit on any frequency on which certificated equipment is required. ?Basically, the import ban is concerned with acquiring the units which are to be sold, to anyone else, in an unmodified condition. If I remember correctly, there are provisions, in 47 CFR, that allows importing, by a single person, of up to 5-units for the purpose of conducting tests, etc., to determine the meeting of certification requirements. ?However, those units cannot be sold, to anyone else. ?They can be modified for use on amateur radio frequencies and be acquired by licensed amateur radio operators. ?However, they cannot be sold, to anyone, unmodified.?Glen, K9STH Website: http://k9sth.net From: Paul Stoetzer To: Glen Zook Cc: AMSAT BB Sent: Saturday, April 18, 2015 10:42 AM Subject: Re: [amsat-bb] AnyTone TERMN-8R Terminated by FCC This radio is capable of full-duplex operation, so it was of interest for FM satellite work. Unfortunately, as with most recent full duplex handheld transceivers, it desenses too much to be useful for full duplex satellite work on V/U satellites like SO-50. From gzook at yahoo.com Sat Apr 18 16:21:38 2015 From: gzook at yahoo.com (Glen Zook) Date: Sat, 18 Apr 2015 16:21:38 +0000 (UTC) Subject: [amsat-bb] Anytone TERMN-8R Terminated by FCC Message-ID: <903459068.6916362.1429374098279.JavaMail.yahoo@mail.yahoo.com> That is absolutely true! ?Amateur radio equipment does not meet the certification requirements for use on any frequencies outside of the amateur radio bands. ?Even though a number of amateur radio operators do modify the equipment to use outside of the amateur radio bands, transmitting on those frequencies is definitely illegal. Now, it is perfectly legal for an amateur radio operator to re-tune, modify, etc., certificated equipment to operate on amateur radio frequencies. ?It is also legal for certificated equipment, except for 47 CFR Part 95 Subpart D ("CB") certificated equipment, to be used on both commercial two-way frequencies and on amateur radio frequencies. ?"CB" equipment is different. ?If such equipment is modified to use on any frequency besides the 40-channels, the certification, of that particular unit, is revoked and, therefore, cannot be used anymore for CB purposes. Equipment certificated for FRS, etc., are to be used on frequencies allowed by that radio service. ?Now, the units can be modified, by a licensed amateur radio operator, and used on amateur radio frequencies. ?However, in virtually every case, the modifications violate the certification of the unit and, therefore, the unit can no longer be used for the original radio service.?Glen, K9STH? Website: http://k9sth.net From:?Doug - k4GKJ To:?gzook at yahoo.com? Sent:?Saturday, April 18, 2015 10:43 AM Subject:?Re: [amsat-bb] AnyTone TERMN-8R Terminated by FCC Bit isn't it against the law for an amateur to modify and transmit on CB freqs, and or FRS freqs using a modified amateur radio? As in one can only TX CB freqs on a actual CB rig and FRS on only a FRS rig....?......? From gzook at yahoo.com Sat Apr 18 16:23:32 2015 From: gzook at yahoo.com (Glen Zook) Date: Sat, 18 Apr 2015 16:23:32 +0000 (UTC) Subject: [amsat-bb] AnyTone TERMN-8R Terminated by FCC Message-ID: <425086980.6937048.1429374212692.JavaMail.yahoo@mail.yahoo.com> The revoking, etc., of certification of the radio has no bearing on its use in the amateur radio service. ?Since an amateur radio operator is allowed to construct, modify, etc., equipment for use on amateur radio frequencies, it is perfectly legal to use this radio in the Amateur Radio Service. ?It is also not illegal to own these radios nor to sell, etc., such a radio to another amateur radio operator. ?What is illegal is the commercial sale of these units. ?It is not illegal for an amateur radio operator to modify such a unit for use on amateur radio frequencies to trade in such a unit to an outlet that sells amateur radio equipment. ?It is also not illegal for such an outlet to sell the unit to another licensed amateur radio operator. ? Individual new units can be imported by a licensed amateur radio operator so long as the unit is to be modified for use on amateur radio frequencies. ?However, it is not legal for such a unit to be imported for use on frequencies other than amateur radio frequencies nor to sell, to someone else, in a unmodified condition. ?Of course, it is illegal for the individual unit to be used to transmit on any frequency on which certificated equipment is required. ?Basically, the import ban is concerned with acquiring the units which are to be sold, to anyone else, in an unmodified condition. If I remember correctly, there are provisions, in 47 CFR, that allows importing, by a single person, of up to 5-units for the purpose of conducting tests, etc., to determine the meeting of certification requirements. ?However, those units cannot be sold, to anyone else. ?They can be modified for use on amateur radio frequencies and be acquired by licensed amateur radio operators. ?However, they cannot be sold, to anyone, unmodified.? Glen, K9STH? AMSAT 239 / LM 463 Website: http://k9sth.net From:?Paul Stoetzer To:?Glen Zook ? Cc:?AMSAT BB ? Sent:?Saturday, April 18, 2015 10:42 AM Subject:?Re: [amsat-bb] AnyTone TERMN-8R Terminated by FCC This radio is capable of full-duplex operation, so it was of interest for FM satellite work. Unfortunately, as with most recent full duplex handheld transceivers, it desenses too much to be useful for full duplex satellite work on V/U satellites like SO-50. From k4gkj at embarqmail.com Sat Apr 18 16:57:03 2015 From: k4gkj at embarqmail.com (Doug - k4GKJ) Date: Sat, 18 Apr 2015 12:57:03 -0400 Subject: [amsat-bb] AnyTone TERMN-8R Terminated by FCC Message-ID: And the little Alinco rig showcased in QST for ten meters is a prime example of where many salesmen are breaking the law (not all sales personnel!)....but almost certainly those along the interstates for example.? Find it sad the ARRL is showcasing such a rig.... Seems pretty obvious the target audience Alinco is looking at....... It ain't liscened operators.....? Off topic.... I know.... My apologies....? Doug Bennight - K4GKJ 528-5772 -------- Original message -------- From: Glen Zook via AMSAT-BB Date: 04/18/2015 12:16 PM (GMT-05:00) To: Paul Stoetzer Cc: AMSAT BB Subject: Re: [amsat-bb] AnyTone TERMN-8R Terminated by FCC The revoking, etc., of certification of the radio has no bearing on its use in the amateur radio service. ?Since an amateur radio operator is allowed to construct, modify, etc., equipment for use on amateur radio frequencies, it is perfectly legal to use this radio in the Amateur Radio Service. ?It is also not illegal to own these radios nor to sell, etc., such a radio to another amateur radio operator. ?What is illegal is the commercial sale of these units. ?It is not illegal for an amateur radio operator to modify such a unit for use on amateur radio frequencies to trade in such a unit to an outlet that sells amateur radio equipment. ?It is also not illegal for such an outlet to sell the unit to another licensed amateur radio operator. ? Individual new units can be imported by a licensed amateur radio operator so long as the unit is to be modified for use on amateur radio frequencies. ?However, it is not legal for such a unit to be imported for use on frequencies other than amateur radio frequencies nor to sell, to someone else, in a unmodified condition. ?Of course, it is illegal for the individual unit to be used to transmit on any frequency on which certificated equipment is required. ?Basically, the import ban is concerned with acquiring the units which are to be sold, to anyone else, in an unmodified condition. If I remember correctly, there are provisions, in 47 CFR, that allows importing, by a single person, of up to 5-units for the purpose of conducting tests, etc., to determine the meeting of certification requirements. ?However, those units cannot be sold, to anyone else. ?They can be modified for use on amateur radio frequencies and be acquired by licensed amateur radio operators. ?However, they cannot be sold, to anyone, unmodified.?Glen, K9STH Website: http://k9sth.net ????? From: Paul Stoetzer To: Glen Zook Cc: AMSAT BB Sent: Saturday, April 18, 2015 10:42 AM Subject: Re: [amsat-bb] AnyTone TERMN-8R Terminated by FCC ?? This radio is capable of full-duplex operation, so it was of interest for FM satellite work. Unfortunately, as with most recent full duplex handheld transceivers, it desenses too much to be useful for full duplex satellite work on V/U satellites like SO-50. ? _______________________________________________ Sent via AMSAT-BB at 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://amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb From richard.siff at verizon.net Sat Apr 18 16:32:43 2015 From: richard.siff at verizon.net (Rich/wa4bue) Date: Sat, 18 Apr 2015 12:32:43 -0400 Subject: [amsat-bb] ]Attention AMSAT Friends Special Announcment Dayton Hamvention Youth's Forum Message-ID: Carole Perry's Youth ForumExciting news from Dayton. "On Saturday May 16th, astronaut Mike Fincke, KE5AIT will be a guest speaker at Carole Perry's Youth Forum at the Dayton HamFest. Eight lucky young hams will be picked from the audience to join him for lunch after the forum. Please encourage all young hams who will be at the Hamvention to attend the Youth Forum at 9 a.m. in room 2." Rich W4BUE K4AMG Club W4FOS W4GBH __._,_.___ . __,_._,___ From updwrb at bristor-assoc.com Sat Apr 18 19:03:05 2015 From: updwrb at bristor-assoc.com (w4upd) Date: Sat, 18 Apr 2015 15:03:05 -0400 Subject: [amsat-bb] AO-27 Heard over Florida! Message-ID: <5532AA69.2030308@bristor-assoc.com> Wondering if anyone has heard about the status of AO-27? Just hear a telemetry pass over its downlink at about 1900 UTC. Reid, W4UPD From n8hm at arrl.net Sat Apr 18 19:15:26 2015 From: n8hm at arrl.net (Paul Stoetzer) Date: Sat, 18 Apr 2015 15:15:26 -0400 Subject: [amsat-bb] AO-27 Heard over Florida! In-Reply-To: <5532AA69.2030308@bristor-assoc.com> References: <5532AA69.2030308@bristor-assoc.com> Message-ID: I know the control team has been working on writing new code to try to get it working again. I believe the transmitter has to be commanded on in the state it's in, so maybe they are making another attempt. Check here periodically for updates: http://www.ao27.org/ 73, Paul, N8HM On Sat, Apr 18, 2015 at 3:03 PM, w4upd wrote: > Wondering if anyone has heard about the status of AO-27? Just hear a > telemetry pass over its downlink at about 1900 UTC. > > Reid, W4UPD > > _______________________________________________ > Sent via AMSAT-BB at 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://amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb From mikef1234 at live.com Sat Apr 18 19:18:50 2015 From: mikef1234 at live.com (MICHAEL) Date: Sat, 18 Apr 2015 15:18:50 -0400 Subject: [amsat-bb] Yaesu G-5500 For Sale Message-ID: I'm selling a Yaesu G-5500 AZ/EL rotator if anyone maybe interested. Used it less than a year never made a contact. N8GBU --- This email has been checked for viruses by Avast antivirus software. http://www.avast.com From Saguaroastro at cox.net Sat Apr 18 19:31:00 2015 From: Saguaroastro at cox.net (Richard Tejera) Date: Sat, 18 Apr 2015 12:31:00 -0700 Subject: [amsat-bb] AO-27 Heard over Florida! Message-ID: <74p7khu8xh4fqk48o05avup3.1429385460407@email.android.com> Let's hope.. it'd be nice to her back. 73 Rick K7TEJ On April 18, 2015, at 12:15, Paul Stoetzer wrote: I know the control team has been working on writing new code to try to get it working again. I believe the transmitter has to be commanded on in the state it's in, so maybe they are making another attempt. Check here periodically for updates: http://www.ao27.org/ 73, Paul, N8HM On Sat, Apr 18, 2015 at 3:03 PM, w4upd wrote: > Wondering if anyone has heard about the status of AO-27? Just hear a > telemetry pass over its downlink at about 1900 UTC. > > Reid, W4UPD > > _______________________________________________ > Sent via AMSAT-BB at 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://amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb _______________________________________________ Sent via AMSAT-BB at 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://amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb From peter at m3php.com Sat Apr 18 20:32:12 2015 From: peter at m3php.com (Peter Goodhall) Date: Sat, 18 Apr 2015 21:32:12 +0100 Subject: [amsat-bb] AO-27 Heard over Florida! In-Reply-To: <74p7khu8xh4fqk48o05avup3.1429385460407@email.android.com> References: <74p7khu8xh4fqk48o05avup3.1429385460407@email.android.com> Message-ID: Agreed, I do miss AO-27 was a fantastic satellite to use so fingers crossed that they manage to rewrite the OS and Bios Pete, 2E0SQL On 18 April 2015 at 20:31, Richard Tejera wrote: > Let's hope.. it'd be nice to her back. > > 73 > Rick > K7TEJ > > On April 18, 2015, at 12:15, Paul Stoetzer wrote: > > I know the control team has been working on writing new code to try to > get it working again. I believe the transmitter has to be commanded on > in the state it's in, so maybe they are making another attempt. > > Check here periodically for updates: > > http://www.ao27.org/ > > 73, > > Paul, N8HM > > On Sat, Apr 18, 2015 at 3:03 PM, w4upd wrote: >> Wondering if anyone has heard about the status of AO-27? Just hear a >> telemetry pass over its downlink at about 1900 UTC. >> >> Reid, W4UPD >> >> _______________________________________________ >> Sent via AMSAT-BB at 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://amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb > _______________________________________________ > Sent via AMSAT-BB at amsat.org. 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Join now to support the amateur satellite program! > Subscription settings: http://amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb -- Peter Goodhall, 2E0SQL From ku4os at cfl.rr.com Sun Apr 19 02:17:23 2015 From: ku4os at cfl.rr.com (Lee McLamb) Date: Sat, 18 Apr 2015 22:17:23 -0400 Subject: [amsat-bb] ANS-109 AMSAT News Service Weekly Bulletins Message-ID: <55331033.6070200@cfl.rr.com> AMSAT NEWS SERVICE ANS-109 The AMSAT News Service bulletins are a free, weekly news and infor- mation service of AMSAT North America, The Radio Amateur Satellite Corporation. ANS publishes news related to Amateur Radio in Space including reports on the activities of a worldwide group of Amateur Radio operators who share an active interest in designing, building, launching and communicating through analog and digital Amateur Radio satellites. The news feed on http://www.amsat.org publishes news of Amateur Radio in Space as soon as our volunteers can post it. Please send any amateur satellite news or reports to: ans-editor at amsat.org. In this edition: * Fox-1C and Fox-1D Include L-Band Uplink; Fox-1E Linear Transponder Announced * Immediate Volunteer Opening at AMSAT: Cubesat Thermal Engineering * AMSAT at the Dayton Hamvention -- Second call for volunteers * "GB4MBC" - Special Event Station - Cancelled * Clive Wallis ? G3CWV ? SK * Cayman Island on Satellites May 20-25 * NASA Cube Quest Challenge SB SAT @ AMSAT $ANS-109.01 ANS-109 AMSAT News Service Weekly Bulletins AMSAT News Service Bulletin 109.01 From AMSAT HQ Kensington, MD. April 19, 2015 To All RADIO AMATEURS BID: $ANS-109.01 Fox-1C and Fox-1D Include L-Band Uplink; Fox-1E Linear Transponder Announced AMSAT Vice President - Engineering Jerry Buxton, N0JY, announced plans to incorporate an L band receiver in Fox-1C and Fox-1D. The addition will allow ground commanded selection of the U/v (normal Fox-1 bands) or the new L/v 1.2 GHz (23 cm) mode. Both bands will operate as FM single channel. Rather than adding a complete new receiver, the L band "Project Downshifter" will convert the received L band signal down to the Fox-1 uplink frequency and feed it to the regular UHF receiver on the Fox-1 satellite. The design will not require an additional antenna on the satellite because the existing UHF antenna will work for L band receive as well. In concert with the development of the satellite segment, a new group of volunteers is working on a companion uplink station to convert UHF to the L band uplink frequencies: + Bruce Herrick, WW1M + Dan Hubert, VE9DAN + Elizabeth Schenk, KC1AXX + Dave Smith, W6TE + Alfred Watts, AF5VH The team is planning to have an affordable L band uplink ground station available to amateurs by the time Fox-1C is on orbit. In further news, Jerry announced the plan to construct a Fox-1E "Evolution" variation of the Fox-1 series which will carry a Mode J linear transponder. The transponder is planned to be 30 kHz wide and will also include a 1200 bps BPSK telemetry beacon. The purpose of the project is to test a design for a linear transponder that could be made available to CubeSat builders as a secondary, or even primary radio payload thus bringing more opportunities for amateur radio in space as well as offering AMSAT's proven communications skills as a telemetry option. AMSAT has been approached for a launch opportunity for Fox-1E in 2016, but launch details can not be shared at this time. Jerry concluded, "It is important that we find additional resources to help the Fox-1 Team with these new endeavors. We are looking for volunteers who have solid RF building and testing experience to work on both the downshifter and the transponder prototyping and construction." If you would like to help and be a part of the success of Fox-1C/D and Fox-1E, please contact Jerry through the AMSAT Engineering volunteer form page on-line at: http://ww2.amsat.org/?page_id=1121. [ANS thanks AMSAT Vice President - Engineering Jerry Buxton, N0JY, for the above information] --------------------------------------------------------------------- Immediate Volunteer Opening at AMSAT: Cubesat Thermal Engineering AMSAT Vice President - Engineering Jerry Buxton, N0JY, says he has an immediate need for a volunteer who is experienced in thermal engineering. Opportunities include upcoming AMSAT CubeSats up to 6U in LEO and HEO, and larger spacecraft up to 150 kg. Jerry says Sinda, Thermica, and Patran software experience would be helpful. If you would like to help and be a part of the success of Fox-1C/D and Fox-1E, please contact Jerry through the AMSAT Engineering volunteer form page on-line at: http://ww2.amsat.org/?page_id=1121. [ANS thanks AMSAT Vice President - Engineering Jerry Buxton, N0JY, for the above information] --------------------------------------------------------------------- AMSAT at the Dayton Hamvention -- Second call for volunteers The Dayton Hamvention is less than five weeks away! It is time to be creating your shopping list and making your travel plans. If you can stay for more than a day and you want to stay at the AMSAT hotel, contact Martha ASAP. Last year, we had 52 people assist with the AMSAT booth at Dayton. We've had a good response so far to our call for volunteers, but we could really use another 10-15 people. The interaction with AMSAT members, satellite operators, designers, and builders makes the whole experience a lot of fun. Meet or renew acquaintances, exchange operating tips, and find out what antennas, software and equipment other AMSAT members use. We currently expect all of the AMSAT senior officers and 5 of the 7 board members to be there too. The 2015 Hamvention is May 15-17. Would you consider helping AMSAT at Dayton this year? If you're an experienced operator, great! We can use you and your experience. If you've never operated a satellite before, but want to learn more, that's OK. We can use your help too. Whether you're available for only a couple of hours or if you can spend the entire weekend with us, your help would be greatly appreciated. Please send an e-mail to Steve, n9ip at amsat.org if you can help. Thank you! [ANS thanks Steve, N9IP, Dayton Team Leader, for the above information] --------------------------------------------------------------------- "GB4MBC" - Special Event Station - Cancelled With respect to the planned activation of the Special Event Station - "GB4MBC" on HF and satellite during 24th -27th April 2015 -Location: " Flatholm Island" EU124. Due to circumstances beyond our control ,"Barry Amateur Radio Society" South Wales, regrets that the visit and activation has been cancelled. An attempt for contacts from our mainland station with its Marconi special call GB0MDI -Locator IO81JJ [ANS thanks Ken, GW1FKY, for the above information] --------------------------------------------------------------------- Clive Wallis ? G3CWV ? SK From Jim Heck, G3WGM, Hon Sec AMSAT-UK It is with great sadness that I have to inform you that I have just learnt of the passing of our dear friend Clive Wallis, G3CWV on 27th March 2015. Clive has been a very staunch supporter of AMSAT from the very early days. Many will recall his intense interest and loyalty in following UOSAT-2/UO-11. He maintained a very comprehensive web site with details of the spacecraft?s activities. He wrote many articles for Oscar News about his activities. He attended many AMSAT-UK Colloquia. For 17 years between 1996 and 2013 Clive produced monthly reports on OSCAR-11 (UoSAT-2). The report archive is at http://www.g3cwv.co.uk/newsarch.htm Clive?s OSCAR-11 page http://www.g3cwv.co.uk/oscar11.htm In 1993 Clive Wallis G3CWV took over distribution of satellite related BBC software http://amsat-uk.org/2011/12/11/bbc-micro-and-amsat-uk-software-library/ He was awarded the Louis Varney cup for 2015 by the RSGB, and although he knew of the award before his passing, the formal presentation is not until 25 April. His funeral is to be held on Tue 22 April 2015 at 3.00pm at Christchurch, Bedford Road, Hitchin, Herts, UK. I am sure that his family would appreciate the presence of any AMSAT members who are able to be there. We send our condolences to his widow, Janet. RIP, Clive. 73s Jim Heck G3WGM Hon Sec AMSAT-UK [ANS thanks Jim Heck, G3WGM, Hon Sec AMSAT-UK for the above information] --------------------------------------------------------------------- Cayman Island on Satellites May 20-25 ZF2, CAYMAN ISLANDS. Operators Pete/N8PR and Bill/NZ5N will be active as ZF2EM from the Cayman Islands between May 20-25th. Main activity will be focused on 2 meter EME, but with some HF SSB and maybe JT65HF. They will also have 2m/440 and an Elk antenna for some possible FM satellite QSOs if the passes are at times when the moon is not up. QSL via N8PR. [ANS thanks Ohio/Penn DX Bulletin #1210 for the above information] --------------------------------------------------------------------- NASA Cube Quest Challenge The Cube Quest Challenge, sponsored by NASA?s Space Technology Mission Directorate Centennial Challenge Program, offers a total of $5 million to teams that meet the challenge objectives of designing, building and delivering flight- qualified, small satellites capable of advanced operations near and beyond the moon. 1) You are cordially invited to subscribe to the official, new, Cube Quest Challenge mailing list! The Cube Quest mailing list will: * Broadcast official announcements regarding the Challenge * Enable list members to post messages, share ideas, collaborate, and offer Challenge-related services * Be monitored by Cube Quest to approve list members and keep posts on-topic To subscribe, visit: https://lists.nasa.gov/mailman/listinfo/cube-quest-challenge and follow the instructions. 2) Revised Operations and Rules and other documents have recently been posted to the Cube Quest web pages. To keep up-to-date, visit: http://www.nasa.gov/cubequest/details/ and keep your eyes on the News and Updates announcements. (News and Updates will also be posted to the Cube Quest mailing list.) 3) Cube Quest judges Dr. David Klumpar and Bruce Yost will be attending the April 22-24 CubeSat Developers Workshop at Cal Poly, so be sure to say "hi". 4) Less than 108 days before the first Cube Quest Ground Tournament! There's still time to register your team. Download the official Operations and Rules document, then visit the http://www.nasa.gov/cubequest/details/ "how to enter" link to register your team. [ANS thanks Jim Cockrell for the above information] /EX In addition to regular membership, AMSAT offers membership in the President's Club. Members of the President's Club, as sustaining donors to AMSAT Project Funds, will be eligible to receive addi- tional benefits. Application forms are available from the AMSAT Office. Primary and secondary school students are eligible for membership at one-half the standard yearly rate. Post-secondary school students enrolled in at least half time status shall be eligible for the stu- dent rate for a maximum of 6 post-secondary years in this status. Contact Martha at the AMSAT Office for additional student membership information. 73, This week's ANS Editor, Lee McLamb, KU4OS ku4os at amsat dot org From saguaroastro at cox.net Sun Apr 19 02:46:35 2015 From: saguaroastro at cox.net (Rick Tejera) Date: Sat, 18 Apr 2015 19:46:35 -0700 Subject: [amsat-bb] AO-27 Heard over Florida! Message-ID: Not a lot there, last update was in September. Hopefully we'll see something new soon. Sent from my Verizon Wireless 4G LTE smartphone -------- Original message -------- From: Paul Stoetzer Date:04/18/2015 12:15 (GMT-07:00) To: w4upd Cc: "Amsat-Bb at Amsat. Org" Subject: Re: [amsat-bb] AO-27 Heard over Florida! I know the control team has been working on writing new code to try to get it working again. I believe the transmitter has to be commanded on in the state it's in, so maybe they are making another attempt. Check here periodically for updates: http://www.ao27.org/ 73, Paul, N8HM On Sat, Apr 18, 2015 at 3:03 PM, w4upd wrote: > Wondering if anyone has heard about the status of AO-27? Just hear a > telemetry pass over its downlink at about 1900 UTC. > > Reid, W4UPD > > _______________________________________________ > Sent via AMSAT-BB at 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://amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb _______________________________________________ Sent via AMSAT-BB at 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://amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb From grant at dzehr.com Sun Apr 19 04:41:33 2015 From: grant at dzehr.com (Grant Zehr) Date: Sat, 18 Apr 2015 23:41:33 -0500 Subject: [amsat-bb] Thanks for the "Upcoming Satellite Operations" page! Message-ID: <018b01d07a5b$1c9a6f00$55cf4d00$@dzehr.com> I want to thank Paul N8HM for adding the "Upcoming Satellite Operations" page to the AMSAT website. Thanks to the information there I was able to watch for (and work) HH2/N2IEN for an 'all time new one' on satellite. I've added the page to my browser book mark bar. Let's continue to encourage Dxpeditions to nearby (LEO range) entities to take along satellite gear! Grant Zehr AA9LC From n8hm at arrl.net Sun Apr 19 16:07:45 2015 From: n8hm at arrl.net (Paul Stoetzer) Date: Sun, 19 Apr 2015 12:07:45 -0400 Subject: [amsat-bb] Thanks for the "Upcoming Satellite Operations" page! In-Reply-To: <018b01d07a5b$1c9a6f00$55cf4d00$@dzehr.com> References: <018b01d07a5b$1c9a6f00$55cf4d00$@dzehr.com> Message-ID: Thanks, Grant. I am glad you find it useful. This is very much a 1.0 version of the page and I plan to add some more features in the future. The past couple of months have seen quite a bit of activity from DX entities rarely heard on the satellites. Let's hope it keeps up. 73, Paul, N8HM On Sun, Apr 19, 2015 at 12:41 AM, Grant Zehr wrote: > I want to thank Paul N8HM for adding the ?Upcoming Satellite Operations? > page to the AMSAT website. Thanks to the information there I was able to > watch for (and work) HH2/N2IEN for an ?all time new one? on satellite. I?ve > added the page to my browser book mark bar. > > > > Let?s continue to encourage Dxpeditions to nearby (LEO range) entities to > take along satellite gear! > > > > Grant Zehr AA9LC From dmarthouse at gmail.com Sun Apr 19 16:18:36 2015 From: dmarthouse at gmail.com (Dave Marthouse) Date: Sun, 19 Apr 2015 12:18:36 -0400 Subject: [amsat-bb] Near Space Flight Question Message-ID: <5533D55C.2090108@gmail.com> Pardon me asking this question as it only relates to amateur satellites in a small way as the packages I refer to don't achieve escape velocity. Over the years I've followed the work being done regarding flying radio packages on balloons. I'm familiar with the scenario of a balloon carrying a package that will go to a predetermined altitude, bursting then returning to the ground. With the advent of the round-the-world experiments with small party balloons, how do project organizers keep such equipment in the jet stream so that they travel long distances without the equipment going so high that the balloon bursts? Dave Marthouse N2AAM dmarthouse at gmail.com From amsat-bb at wd9ewk.net Sun Apr 19 16:36:20 2015 From: amsat-bb at wd9ewk.net (Patrick STODDARD (WD9EWK/VA7EWK)) Date: Sun, 19 Apr 2015 16:36:20 +0000 Subject: [amsat-bb] Thanks for the "Upcoming Satellite Operations" page! In-Reply-To: References: <018b01d07a5b$1c9a6f00$55cf4d00$@dzehr.com> Message-ID: Hi! > The past couple of months have seen quite a bit of activity from DX > entities rarely heard on the satellites. Let's hope it keeps up. Your page has also reported on upcoming non-DX satellite activity from different grid locators in the USA. This is a good thing. That sort of activity can drum up more activity just as much as someone operating from a small island or a ship on the high seas. It's nice to see all that in one place, and not have to read about domestic activity in one place and foreign activity somewhere else. Thanks again, and 73! Patrick WD9EWK/VA7EWK http://www.wd9ewk.net/ Twitter: @WD9EWK From miguel.barreiro.paz at gmail.com Sun Apr 19 16:58:57 2015 From: miguel.barreiro.paz at gmail.com (Miguel Barreiro) Date: Sun, 19 Apr 2015 18:58:57 +0200 Subject: [amsat-bb] Near Space Flight Question In-Reply-To: <5533D55C.2090108@gmail.com> References: <5533D55C.2090108@gmail.com> Message-ID: Short answer: by inflating the balloon only partially. As the balloon goes higher, atmospheric pressure decreases and thus the balloon grows bigger and bigger, eventually to the point of bursting. By inflating the balloon partially you give the smaller amount of contained gas more room to expand, hopefully reaching a stable flotation height before bursting. That comes at the cost of decreased payload and climb rate, obviously. Pardon me asking this question as it only relates to amateur satellites in a small way as the packages I refer to don't achieve escape velocity. Over the years I've followed the work being done regarding flying radio packages on balloons. I'm familiar with the scenario of a balloon carrying a package that will go to a predetermined altitude, bursting then returning to the ground. With the advent of the round-the-world experiments with small party balloons, how do project organizers keep such equipment in the jet stream so that they travel long distances without the equipment going so high that the balloon bursts? Dave Marthouse N2AAM dmarthouse at gmail.com _______________________________________________ Sent via AMSAT-BB at 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://amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb From kx9x at yahoo.com Sun Apr 19 17:14:02 2015 From: kx9x at yahoo.com (Sean Kutzko) Date: Sun, 19 Apr 2015 13:14:02 -0400 Subject: [amsat-bb] Thanks for the "Upcoming Satellite Operations" page! In-Reply-To: References: <018b01d07a5b$1c9a6f00$55cf4d00$@dzehr.com> Message-ID: <0C2C9C5E-F5B2-464D-B0DF-C33786903929@yahoo.com> Agree with Patrick. While I'm certainly interested in pursuing DX on satellites, it's the grid expeditions I'm really tracking. Doesn't matter much to me if they are domestic or foreign... A new grid is a new grid. Another request: please include the state activated, too....some of us are still pursuing WAS....or at least WAS except Hawaii. Thanks for the great site. Sean KX9X Sent from Sean's iPad > On Apr 19, 2015, at 12:36 PM, Patrick STODDARD (WD9EWK/VA7EWK) wrote: > > Hi! > >> The past couple of months have seen quite a bit of activity from DX >> entities rarely heard on the satellites. Let's hope it keeps up. > > Your page has also reported on upcoming non-DX satellite activity from > different grid locators in the USA. This is a good thing. That sort of activity > can drum up more activity just as much as someone operating from a > small island or a ship on the high seas. It's nice to see all that in one place, > and not have to read about domestic activity in one place and foreign activity > somewhere else. > > Thanks again, and 73! > > > > > Patrick WD9EWK/VA7EWK > http://www.wd9ewk.net/ > Twitter: @WD9EWK > _______________________________________________ > Sent via AMSAT-BB at 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://amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb From amsat-bb at wd9ewk.net Sun Apr 19 18:44:02 2015 From: amsat-bb at wd9ewk.net (Patrick STODDARD (WD9EWK/VA7EWK)) Date: Sun, 19 Apr 2015 18:44:02 +0000 Subject: [amsat-bb] Friday (17 April) evening presentation/demos @ Tucson AZ - report Message-ID: Hi! I was in Tucson on Friday (17 April) evening, to give a presentation and demonstration on satellite operating for the Oro Valley Amateur Radio Club at its monthly meeting. There was a nice turnout for a Friday evening meeting, with 57 in attendance. My presentation came during the middle of the meeting, and then about half of the crowd stuck around for the demonstrations I gave using SO-50 and AO-73 after the meeting wrapped up. Even though I had my presentation ready to go before Friday, I was happy to modify it to include the very recent announcement about the transponders for Fox-1C through Fox-1E that came out Friday morning. I also talked about our current satellites, along with a little bit of history - how our amateur satellites fit into the wider history of the Space Age. After the meeting, I had my station set up on my car in a parking lot. I used the AmsatDroid Free tracking app on my phone to know where to point my Elk antenna, and set up two of my tablets running SatPC32 so the crowd could see the satellite's location and footprint during each pass. This wasn't something I planned, but it seemed to be a good use of those devices. The crowd liked it. I had two passes available in the hour following the end of the meeting - an SO-50 pass around 9.18pm (0418 UTC), followed by an AO-73 pass at 9.51pm (0451 UTC). The SO-50 pass was a popular pass, seeing 6 QSOs logged with stations in the central and eastern parts of the continental USA. Since the Catalina Mountains were to the east and northeast of the meeting site, my LOS came a few minutes before the predicted LOS time. AO-73 went directly overhead, away from the mountains, so I had most of the predicted pass time available. I worked two stations on that pass, both in Texas. This allowed me to show the differences between FM and SSB/CW satellites, and the differences in operating technique (i.e., CQing on AO-73, but no CQing on SO-50). Thanks to everyone who worked WD9EWK during these two passes! I uploaded the QSOs from these passes to Logbook of the World last night. I will be happy to send QSL cards to anyone who worked me, without receiving a QSL card or SASE from you. Please e-mail me directly with the QSO details. If you are in my log, I'll drop a card in the mail. Even after the two passes, I was answering questions for up to 90 minutes after the AO-73 pass. This made my drive home later, but worth it. The evening weather in Tucson was nice, not hot or cold, and I was happy to stick around. Thanks to everyone at the OVARC, especially Steve Wood W1SR (he invited me to Friday's meeting) and Bob Molczan KA7VPR (club president), for a great time Friday evening! This concludes 6 straight weekends I've done AMSAT-related activities around Arizona and southern California. All of this has been fun, but I will gladly take next weekend as a break, before I go to another hamfest in Sierra Vista, Arizona (southeast of Tucson), on 2 May. 73! Patrick WD9EWK/VA7EWK http://www.wd9ewk.net/ Twitter: @WD9EWK From dphelps1 at ameritech.net Sun Apr 19 19:06:35 2015 From: dphelps1 at ameritech.net (Douglas Phelps) Date: Sun, 19 Apr 2015 19:06:35 +0000 (UTC) Subject: [amsat-bb] Friday (17 April) evening presentation/demos @ Tucson AZ - report In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: <88025262.6217555.1429470395703.JavaMail.yahoo@mail.yahoo.com> Just to clarify the recent announcement about FOX 1C. ?Am I correct in assuming that the L band will be added to FOX 1C and it will still launch this fall? ?I hope so but want to make sure I got this correct as I do not know when the delivery date is for FOX 1C. Thanks, DougK9DLP From skristof at etczone.com Mon Apr 20 00:20:41 2015 From: skristof at etczone.com (Steve Kristoff) Date: Sun, 19 Apr 2015 20:20:41 -0400 Subject: [amsat-bb] antenna question Message-ID: <9FE745B8D83D44F1BE1D78AB2562EB9A@StevePC> Does anybody have any experience that they'd like to share about using an M2 Eggbeater antenna on 2 meters for satellite work? I was thinking about using one to go to and from the ISS and to receive AO-73 telemetry. Right now I just have a 5/8 wave vertical and (surprise!) that's not doing the trick. I'm running 25 watts out of a Yaesu FT290RII. I'm not ready for the whole computer controlled tracking dual yagi thing yet. Any and all insights and comments will be appreciated. Thank you! Steve Kristoff AI9IN skristof at etczone.com From kl0s at cox.net Mon Apr 20 00:31:21 2015 From: kl0s at cox.net (Dino Papas) Date: Sun, 19 Apr 2015 20:31:21 -0400 Subject: [amsat-bb] antenna question In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: <98F5AEA5-F0A3-44FD-9B7A-7EAF7A4EB5D7@cox.net> Steve - we actually conducted our ARISS contact on a M2 Eggbeater as we had a last minute problem with the primary station and had to shift to the backup rig and antenna (now that was exciting and our hearts started beating again only when we heard the astronaut coming back to us!). Our contact lasted about 10 minutes with the antenna up at about 40? on top of the school gym where we worked the ISS. 73 - Dino KL0S On Apr192015, at 2020 PM, Steve Kristoff wrote: > Does anybody have any experience that they'd like to share about using an M2 Eggbeater antenna on 2 meters for satellite work? I was thinking about using one to go to and from the ISS and to receive AO-73 telemetry. Right now I just have a 5/8 wave vertical and (surprise!) that's not doing the trick. I'm running 25 watts out of a Yaesu FT290RII. I'm not ready for the whole computer controlled tracking dual yagi thing yet. > Any and all insights and comments will be appreciated. > Thank you! > > Steve Kristoff AI9IN > skristof at etczone.com From skristof at etczone.com Mon Apr 20 00:50:37 2015 From: skristof at etczone.com (Steve Kristoff) Date: Sun, 19 Apr 2015 20:50:37 -0400 Subject: [amsat-bb] antenna question In-Reply-To: <98F5AEA5-F0A3-44FD-9B7A-7EAF7A4EB5D7@cox.net> References: <98F5AEA5-F0A3-44FD-9B7A-7EAF7A4EB5D7@cox.net> Message-ID: <683636FCACB84767A543CE417A155AEA@StevePC> Congratulations on your contact and thanks for the good review on the M2! More reviews and comments still welcome. Steve Kristoff AI9IN skristof at etczone.com ----- Original Message ----- From: "Dino Papas" To: "AMSAT-BB" Sent: Sunday, April 19, 2015 8:31 PM Subject: Re: [amsat-bb] antenna question Steve - we actually conducted our ARISS contact on a M2 Eggbeater as we had a last minute problem with the primary station and had to shift to the backup rig and antenna (now that was exciting and our hearts started beating again only when we heard the astronaut coming back to us!). Our contact lasted about 10 minutes with the antenna up at about 40? on top of the school gym where we worked the ISS. 73 - Dino KL0S On Apr192015, at 2020 PM, Steve Kristoff wrote: > Does anybody have any experience that they'd like to share about using an > M2 Eggbeater antenna on 2 meters for satellite work? I was thinking about > using one to go to and from the ISS and to receive AO-73 telemetry. Right > now I just have a 5/8 wave vertical and (surprise!) that's not doing the > trick. I'm running 25 watts out of a Yaesu FT290RII. I'm not ready for the > whole computer controlled tracking dual yagi thing yet. > Any and all insights and comments will be appreciated. > Thank you! > > Steve Kristoff AI9IN > skristof at etczone.com _______________________________________________ Sent via AMSAT-BB at 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://amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb From clintbrad4d at earthlink.net Mon Apr 20 03:58:58 2015 From: clintbrad4d at earthlink.net (Clint Bradford) Date: Sun, 19 Apr 2015 20:58:58 -0700 Subject: [amsat-bb] Patrick's Calendar In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: <94B401B4-81E1-44CE-90EE-11AB2FB890BC@earthlink.net> >> ... This concludes 6 straight weekends I've done AMSAT-related activities around Arizona and southern California. All of this has been fun, but I will gladly take next weekend as a break ... How DARE you not actively promote AMSAT 52 weeks a year ... (grin) Repeat: (grin) Clint Bradford From wa4sca at gmail.com Mon Apr 20 12:00:35 2015 From: wa4sca at gmail.com (Alan) Date: Mon, 20 Apr 2015 07:00:35 -0500 Subject: [amsat-bb] Last Day to Reserve Rooms at the AMSAT Dayton Motel Message-ID: <000201d07b61$9cef7f90$d6ce7eb0$@GMAIL.COM> All, A final reminder that if you have not yet reserved your room, today is the last day to get the AMSAT group rate. Please contact Martha at the AMSAT office by phone to make your reservation, NOT the motel. 73s, Alan WA4SCA From m5aka at yahoo.co.uk Mon Apr 20 13:47:45 2015 From: m5aka at yahoo.co.uk (M5AKA) Date: Mon, 20 Apr 2015 13:47:45 +0000 (UTC) Subject: [amsat-bb] Launching CubeSats For and From Australia Message-ID: <1190662518.614841.1429537665095.JavaMail.yahoo@mail.yahoo.com> The 2015 CubeSat Workshop took place on Wednesday, April 1 at the University of New South Wales (UNSW). Videos of the presentations are now available on YouTube. http://amsat-uk.org/2015/04/20/launching-cubesats-for-and-from-australia/ ? ----Trevor M5AKAAMSAT-UK http://amsat-uk.org/Facebook https://www.facebook.com/amsatukTwitter https://twitter.com/AMSAT_UK---- From dwarnberg at verizon.net Mon Apr 20 12:50:26 2015 From: dwarnberg at verizon.net (David L Warnberg) Date: Mon, 20 Apr 2015 08:50:26 -0400 Subject: [amsat-bb] SatPC32 location lost after registration Message-ID: <005401d07b68$96255a70$c2700f50$@net> All, now that I have SatPC32 registered and working I went to start it back up and it has my location incorrect. Of course now that it's registered it doesn't ask. been looking but cannot find where to put my location back in?? HELP David KK4QOE From kb1pvh at gmail.com Mon Apr 20 13:56:30 2015 From: kb1pvh at gmail.com (Dave Webb KB1PVH) Date: Mon, 20 Apr 2015 09:56:30 -0400 Subject: [amsat-bb] SatPC32 location lost after registration In-Reply-To: <005401d07b68$96255a70$c2700f50$@net> References: <005401d07b68$96255a70$c2700f50$@net> Message-ID: Setup>Observer then edit as needed. Dave-KB1PVH Sent from my Samsung S4 From aa5pk at suddenlink.net Mon Apr 20 15:28:35 2015 From: aa5pk at suddenlink.net (Glenn Miller - AA5PK) Date: Mon, 20 Apr 2015 10:28:35 -0500 Subject: [amsat-bb] IC-910H for sale on QTH.com Message-ID: Just noted this listing posted today. EXCELLENT IC-910H with HM-36 Mic, UX-910 1.2GHz unit, UT-106 DSP, MB-23 carry handle, Manual, original boxes. Very low hours. $1400 plus shipping From mikef1234 at live.com Mon Apr 20 17:04:47 2015 From: mikef1234 at live.com (MICHAEL) Date: Mon, 20 Apr 2015 13:04:47 -0400 Subject: [amsat-bb] Rotator Message-ID: For those waiting to hear from me on the rotator for sale it is still available, but my e-mail had a problem and today just now I was bombarded with emails that were held back by my email server for some reason. I will get back to each and every one of you asap. 73's, N8GBU --- This email has been checked for viruses by Avast antivirus software. http://www.avast.com From w7lrd at comcast.net Mon Apr 20 18:08:14 2015 From: w7lrd at comcast.net (Bob- W7LRD) Date: Mon, 20 Apr 2015 18:08:14 +0000 (UTC) Subject: [amsat-bb] AO-7 N. Europe Message-ID: <1344283299.7503749.1429553294964.JavaMail.zimbra@comcast.net> Looking for N. Eu. QSO's from Seattle Wa. (CN87) next pass at 1845Z. Around 145.950. 73 Bob W7LRD Seattle, Wa. From chrise at pobox.com Mon Apr 20 18:15:58 2015 From: chrise at pobox.com (Chris Elmquist) Date: Mon, 20 Apr 2015 13:15:58 -0500 Subject: [amsat-bb] AMSAT BB list configuration change? Message-ID: <20150420181558.GV4256@n0jcf.net> I've suddenly started receiving AMSAT BB traffic in my main INBOX which means my filter has stopped catching and routing the messages. My filter looks at the header field "List-Id" and sorts according to matches it makes there. I now see traffic coming from the list with this List-ID, List-Id: AMSAT-NA Bulletin Board Mailing List ^^^^^ and that doesn't match the group formerly known as amsat.org I think someone typo'd something there. Can we fix it? -- Chris Elmquist N?JCF From richard.siff at verizon.net Mon Apr 20 18:34:44 2015 From: richard.siff at verizon.net (Rich/wa4bue) Date: Mon, 20 Apr 2015 14:34:44 -0400 Subject: [amsat-bb] Astronaut Lunch Dayton Hamvention Message-ID: UPDATE: This is the official announcement from the ARRL. They are extending the age of young hams who can get picked to 24. You won't want to miss the year's Saturday morning Youth Forum organized by Carole Perry, WB2MGP at Dayton Hamvention. Amateur Radio licensed students in elementary grades through college undergrad attending the Forum will have the opportunity to be selected to join astronaut Mike Fincke, KE5AIT for a special luncheon hosted by ARRL to talk about his career, space travel and research on the ISS. The luncheon will follow the Forum. Debra Johnson, K1DMJ Education Services Manager From k9jkm at comcast.net Mon Apr 20 19:10:09 2015 From: k9jkm at comcast.net (JoAnne Maenpaa) Date: Mon, 20 Apr 2015 14:10:09 -0500 Subject: [amsat-bb] AMSAT BB list configuration change? In-Reply-To: <20150420181558.GV4256@n0jcf.net> References: <20150420181558.GV4256@n0jcf.net> Message-ID: <005f01d07b9d$a008d640$e01a82c0$@net> Hi Chris, I checked with the IT Wizards in the back room at AMSAT and they replied with: "Thank Chris for pointing out that error. He should find the typo fixed in messages sent from now on." Hopefully you're back on track! -- 73 de JoAnne K9JKM k9jkm at amsat.org AMSAT VP User Services > -----Original Message----- > From: AMSAT-BB [mailto:amsat-bb-bounces at amast.org] On Behalf Of Chris > Elmquist > Sent: Monday, April 20, 2015 1:16 PM > To: AMSAT-BB at amsat.org > Subject: [amsat-bb] AMSAT BB list configuration change? > > I've suddenly started receiving AMSAT BB traffic in my main INBOX which > means my filter has stopped catching and routing the messages. > > My filter looks at the header field "List-Id" and sorts according to > matches it makes there. > > I now see traffic coming from the list with this List-ID, > > List-Id: AMSAT-NA Bulletin Board Mailing List > ^^^^^ > > and that doesn't match the group formerly known as amsat.org > > I think someone typo'd something there. Can we fix it? > > -- > Chris Elmquist N?JCF > > _______________________________________________ > Sent via AMSAT-BB at amast.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 From skristof at etczone.com Mon Apr 20 19:14:33 2015 From: skristof at etczone.com (Steve Kristoff) Date: Mon, 20 Apr 2015 15:14:33 -0400 Subject: [amsat-bb] antenna question Message-ID: This AMSAT group is great! Ask a question and it does get answered! My summary of what I have so far: M2 Eggbeaters are probably OK for working the ISS since ISS has a strong downlink. The antennas may be OK for the AO-73 telemetry when the satellite is 300mW telemetry watt and higher than about 20 degrees in elevation. If those things are more or less true, the Eggbeater will probably suit my purpose. I had not planned on working the other satellites with the Eggbeater. I get on SO-50 once in awhile out in the backyard with my HT and an Arrow antenna. I'm not a power-hitter, but I'm averaging at least one QSO per pass and I'm good with that. Still open for suggestions, if anyone has any more before I decide what to do. Thanks again folks! Steve AI9IN Oldenburg IN EM79ji From glasbrenner at mindspring.com Mon Apr 20 19:20:34 2015 From: glasbrenner at mindspring.com (Andrew Glasbrenner) Date: Mon, 20 Apr 2015 15:20:34 -0400 (GMT-04:00) Subject: [amsat-bb] antenna question Message-ID: <28118899.1429557634745.JavaMail.root@mswamui-bichon.atl.sa.earthlink.net> If you are handy, Google "An EZ-Lindenblad Antenna for 2 Meters" for an antenna design by Tony, AA2TX(SK). It has some advantages over a regular eggbeater, with circularity at low elevations. 73, Drew KO4MA -----Original Message----- >From: Steve Kristoff >Sent: Apr 20, 2015 3:14 PM >To: "amsat-bb at amsat.org" >Subject: [amsat-bb] antenna question > >This AMSAT group is great! Ask a question and it does get answered! > >My summary of what I have so far: M2 Eggbeaters are probably OK for working >the ISS since ISS has a strong downlink. The antennas may be OK for the >AO-73 telemetry when the satellite is 300mW telemetry watt and higher than >about 20 degrees in elevation. >If those things are more or less true, the Eggbeater will probably suit my >purpose. > >I had not planned on working the other satellites with the Eggbeater. I get >on SO-50 once in awhile out in the backyard with my HT and an Arrow >antenna. I'm not a power-hitter, but I'm averaging at least one QSO per >pass and I'm good with that. > >Still open for suggestions, if anyone has any more before I decide what to >do. > >Thanks again folks! > >Steve AI9IN >Oldenburg IN >EM79ji >_______________________________________________ >Sent via AMSAT-BB at 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 From kc0bmf at gmail.com Tue Apr 21 00:22:52 2015 From: kc0bmf at gmail.com (John Fickes) Date: Mon, 20 Apr 2015 19:22:52 -0500 Subject: [amsat-bb] ISS Contacts Message-ID: Hello to the group With increased traffic on the ISS digipeater, what constitutes a valid contact ? Maybe this has already been discussed and there is a procedure in place? I would think that something along the lines of JT65 would work well enough to know that someone was actually on the other side of the QSO and not just a beacon. Like the exchange of call signs and grid squares, a signal report of some sorts ( of course they would all be 599 so maybe something else could be used, maybe grids would work better here instead of grids with call signs ) and then a 73 to finish it off. So something like CQ CQ KC0BMF KC0BMF de AB0CDE DMxx AB0CDE de KC0BMF EN31 KC0BMF 73 AB0CDE ABOCDE 73 KC0BMF of course like JT65 the last 73 would be optional. Using the program UISS this is pretty straight forward as you can have the messages already built in the TX APRS message except for the call sign and the callsign is added to the message by double clicking the appropriate call in the MHeard list and changing the message with the pull down window. Any thoughts would be appreciated as I'm being asked by folks what I contact this very question. 73 John KC0BMF 1:16 Minutes:Greatest commercial EVER https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hxU1ZhINaHk From ea4cyq at gmail.com Tue Apr 21 05:55:19 2015 From: ea4cyq at gmail.com (Juan Antonio Fernandez) Date: Tue, 21 Apr 2015 07:55:19 +0200 Subject: [amsat-bb] antenna question Message-ID: If you can do t, tr the Eggbeater II. Its lobule is improved and works great. Juan Antonio EA4CYQ From w1pa at hotmail.com Tue Apr 21 18:47:45 2015 From: w1pa at hotmail.com (Bill ACITO, W1PA) Date: Tue, 21 Apr 2015 14:47:45 -0400 Subject: [amsat-bb] SO-50 dropout? Message-ID: I took a couple month hiatus over the winter (since I was under 10 ft of snow), and now I?m back working SO-50 from work, and ramping up on the linear birds in the evening. On the last two SO-50 passes I worked (one ?overhead? Saturday night, and one at 25deg an hour ago) the bird dropped out about mid-pass. I don?t remember this happening before. I use an FT530, 432-pre-amp, and Arrow antenna. With clear sky, SO-50 is pretty much full-scale. Is this antenna shielding on the bird by the bird (it has a 1/4 whip on one corner, correct)? How fast does SO-50 tumble? I am losing the 2nd half of the passes, and I don?t remember it doing that before. Bill W1PA From whattwood at gmail.com Tue Apr 21 18:53:56 2015 From: whattwood at gmail.com (Bill Attwood) Date: Tue, 21 Apr 2015 12:53:56 -0600 Subject: [amsat-bb] SO-50 dropout? In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: <55369CC4.8020707@gmail.com> It could just be the 10 minute timer, and waiting for someone to transmit with a 74.4 PL tone to re-arm. I experience that regularly up here in the north as the pass goes beyond the 49th parallel! Cheers, Bill VE6WK On 2015-04-21 12:47 PM, Bill ACITO, W1PA wrote: > I took a couple month hiatus over the winter (since I was under 10 ft of snow), and now I?m back working SO-50 from work, and ramping up on the linear birds in the evening. > On the last two SO-50 passes I worked (one ?overhead? Saturday night, and one at 25deg an hour ago) the bird dropped out about mid-pass. I don?t remember this happening before. I use an FT530, 432-pre-amp, and Arrow antenna. With clear sky, SO-50 is pretty much full-scale. > Is this antenna shielding on the bird by the bird (it has a 1/4 whip on one corner, correct)? How fast does SO-50 tumble? I am losing the 2nd half of the passes, and I don?t remember it doing that before. > Bill W1PA > _______________________________________________ > Sent via AMSAT-BB at 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 --- This email has been checked for viruses by Avast antivirus software. http://www.avast.com From k7trkradio at charter.net Tue Apr 21 00:42:38 2015 From: k7trkradio at charter.net (Ted) Date: Mon, 20 Apr 2015 17:42:38 -0700 Subject: [amsat-bb] ISS Contacts In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: <002e01d07bcc$114f9f40$33eeddc0$@charter.net> Also, to complicate it a bit, UISS has the 3 different ways to communicate. The 'text' and 'position' methods will require macros or live typing to send your exchange. The 3rd way seems to be via APRS Message which you can click on the call sign in the 'heard' window and populate the other call sign. That method also gives a 'message' log that seems to show a confirmation of the exchange in real time. I'm trying to use all methods to affect an exchange (i.e, call, some information and confirmation by the other side) 73, K7TRK -----Original Message----- From: AMSAT-BB [mailto:amsat-bb-bounces at amsat.org] On Behalf Of John Fickes Sent: Monday, April 20, 2015 5:23 PM To: amsat-bb Subject: [amsat-bb] ISS Contacts Hello to the group With increased traffic on the ISS digipeater, what constitutes a valid contact ? Maybe this has already been discussed and there is a procedure in place? I would think that something along the lines of JT65 would work well enough to know that someone was actually on the other side of the QSO and not just a beacon. Like the exchange of call signs and grid squares, a signal report of some sorts ( of course they would all be 599 so maybe something else could be used, maybe grids would work better here instead of grids with call signs ) and then a 73 to finish it off. So something like CQ CQ KC0BMF KC0BMF de AB0CDE DMxx AB0CDE de KC0BMF EN31 KC0BMF 73 AB0CDE ABOCDE 73 KC0BMF of course like JT65 the last 73 would be optional. Using the program UISS this is pretty straight forward as you can have the messages already built in the TX APRS message except for the call sign and the callsign is added to the message by double clicking the appropriate call in the MHeard list and changing the message with the pull down window. Any thoughts would be appreciated as I'm being asked by folks what I contact this very question. 73 John KC0BMF 1:16 Minutes:Greatest commercial EVER https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hxU1ZhINaHk _______________________________________________ Sent via AMSAT-BB at 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 From w7lrd at comcast.net Tue Apr 21 23:06:30 2015 From: w7lrd at comcast.net (Bob- W7LRD) Date: Tue, 21 Apr 2015 23:06:30 +0000 (UTC) Subject: [amsat-bb] W2IHY EQ Message-ID: <345620031.8426107.1429657590239.JavaMail.zimbra@comcast.net> Has anyone tried using the W2IHY 8 band audio equalizer on satellites. I have a IC-910H. 73 Bob W7LRD From dave at g4dpz.me.uk Wed Apr 22 08:42:54 2015 From: dave at g4dpz.me.uk (David Johnson) Date: Wed, 22 Apr 2015 09:42:54 +0100 Subject: [amsat-bb] FC1 Warehouse Display Message-ID: Hi, We are experiencing a problem with the realtime display on FC1 (FC2 is OK) The data is still being collected OK. We will investigate later today. Sorry for any inconvenience caused. 73 Dave, G4DPZ FUNCUBE Team member From dave at g4dpz.me.uk Wed Apr 22 09:47:10 2015 From: dave at g4dpz.me.uk (David Johnson) Date: Wed, 22 Apr 2015 10:47:10 +0100 Subject: [amsat-bb] FC1 Warehouse Display Message-ID: Hi, FC1 RealTime data is now being displayed, sorry for the outage. http://warehouse.funcube.org.uk/realtime.html 73 Dave, G4DPZ From james at wx4tv.com Wed Apr 22 12:27:47 2015 From: james at wx4tv.com (James Lea - WX4TV) Date: Wed, 22 Apr 2015 08:27:47 -0400 Subject: [amsat-bb] FM25/FM26 Grid Activation on SO-50 Today Message-ID: I am shooting on the OBX today and will work the East Coast SO-50 pass at 1653Z from the FM25/FM26 Grid line. KM4IPF will not be with me today. See you on the air. James, WX4TV From n8hm at arrl.net Fri Apr 24 01:17:29 2015 From: n8hm at arrl.net (Paul Stoetzer) Date: Thu, 23 Apr 2015 21:17:29 -0400 Subject: [amsat-bb] Historical OSCAR 7 Recordings? Message-ID: This may be a bit of a long shot, but I was curious if any recordings still exist of two unique transmissions made via OSCAR 7. 1. The National Air & Space Museum dedication speech made by President Ford and rebroadcast via OSCAR 7 on July 1, 1976. 2. The codestore message congratulating Queen Elizabeth II on her Silver Jubilee, transmitted on June 5, 1977. Thanks and 73, Paul, N8HM From amsat at n0jy.org Fri Apr 24 01:17:34 2015 From: amsat at n0jy.org (Jerry Buxton) Date: Thu, 23 Apr 2015 18:17:34 -0700 Subject: [amsat-bb] SO-50 from Cal Poly 4/24 Message-ID: <553999AE.6080709@n0jy.org> There is a good pass of SO-50 right at the lunch break for CubeSat Developers' Workshop Friday April 24 starting at 19:20 UTC. Several here want to see the ham satellites in action, so I plan to be on that pass - if you work me please respond with your name and city, state rather than grid square, so they can get a feel for where you are! Thanks and 73 Jerry N0JY From ka3hdo at verizon.net Fri Apr 24 10:58:20 2015 From: ka3hdo at verizon.net (Frank Bauer) Date: Fri, 24 Apr 2015 06:58:20 -0400 Subject: [amsat-bb] ARISS Contact today at 16:40 UTC Message-ID: <018901d07e7d$969fa100$c3dee300$@verizon.net> All, I wanted to remind everyone that there will be an ARISS contact today with the East Coast Chapter Tuskegee Airmen, Inc., Youth In Aviation Program (ECCTAI YIAP) and the Oxon Hill High School, Oxon Hill, Maryland through the K6DUE telebridge station located in Greenbelt, Maryland. Contact time should be starting around 12:40 Eastern Time (16:40 UTC). Listen in on 145.80 MHz. 73, Frank Bauer, KA3HDO From ka3hdo at verizon.net Fri Apr 24 14:12:10 2015 From: ka3hdo at verizon.net (Frank Bauer) Date: Fri, 24 Apr 2015 10:12:10 -0400 Subject: [amsat-bb] Update: ARISS Contact today at 16:40 UTC Message-ID: <003601d07e98$a8a181f0$f9e485d0$@verizon.net> All, I wanted to remind everyone that there will be an ARISS contact today with the East Coast Chapter Tuskegee Airmen, Inc., Youth In Aviation Program (ECCTAI YIAP) and the Oxon Hill High School, Oxon Hill, Maryland through the K6DUE telebridge station located in Greenbelt, Maryland. Contact time should be starting around 12:40 Eastern Time (16:40 UTC). Listen in on 145.80 MHz. Questions from the students follows. 73, Frank Bauer, KA3HDO 1. Monika: What influenced you to concentrate on aerospace propulsion and lightweight structures? 2. Zion: Was going into space a goal, or did the opportunity arise and you found it interesting? 3. Aric: How did your experience being a fighter pilot help you adapt to being astronaut? 4. Jeremy: What would you do in the event harmful gases are detected on the space station? 5. Hannah-1: What are some things that you go through to be trained to become an astronaut? 6. Terrence: What new technologies are being tested, and how soon will they be available to the general public? 7. Hannah-2: Due to the gravitational change, is it harder to complete experiments in space than it is on Earth? 8. Philip: What will the International Space Station, especially your expedition, do to prepare for the Commercial Crew Program? 9. Deborah: Is it hard to integrate with all the other international astronauts that live on the space station? 10. Ari: How can NASA send probes into space without them colliding into space junk? 11. Amira: What does it feel like after launch when leaving Earth's atmosphere? 12. Anthony: How do you think current reseach will affect future space expeditions? 13. Monika: Since the launch, have you experienced any trouble with the ISS? 14. Zion: Does each crew member work on all the experiments, or are the experiments assigned to members based on experience in that field? 15. Aric: During the 2.5 hours that astronauts exercise, what type of exercises are included in the Integrated Resistance and Aerobic Training Study? 16. Jeremy: How effective is the Functional Task Test to determine the physiological impairment after long space flights? 17. Hannah-1: What was the most influential factor in deciding to become an astronaut? 18. Terrence: What is your daily work schedule like, and how many hours of sleep do you get? 19. Hannah-2: Through what educational training did you go in order to prepare yourself for the space program? 20. Philip: What is the future for the International Space Station, and human spaceflight in general? 21. Deborah: How do you train to live without gravity? 22. Ari: How does the microgravity environment on ISS affect your ability to smell and taste? 23. Amira: What were some of the negative effects you experienced because of prolonged space flight? 24. Anthony: Of the current experiments, how many do you expect to complete while you are onboard the International Space Station? From ka1ajf at cox.net Fri Apr 24 16:11:52 2015 From: ka1ajf at cox.net (ka1ajf at cox.net) Date: Fri, 24 Apr 2015 16:11:52 GMT Subject: [amsat-bb] An article from Science (http://www.sciencemag.org) Message-ID: <201504241611.t3OGBqH1020189@wa27.highwire.org> george abbott (ka1ajf at cox.net) has sent this article to you from Science Startup liftoff http://www.sciencemag.org/content/348/6231/172.summary -------------------------------------------------------------------- I thought you might be interested in the article I found in the publication: Science -------------------------------------------------------------------- This is sent to you as an email-a-colleague feature from Science at http://www.sciencemag.org From kd2bd at yahoo.com Fri Apr 24 17:00:05 2015 From: kd2bd at yahoo.com (John Magliacane) Date: Fri, 24 Apr 2015 10:00:05 -0700 Subject: [amsat-bb] Update: ARISS Contact today at 16:40 UTC In-Reply-To: <003601d07e98$a8a181f0$f9e485d0$@verizon.net> Message-ID: <1429894805.16741.YahooMailBasic@web125005.mail.ne1.yahoo.com> > Listen in on 145.80 MHz. Downlink was copied at Brookdale Community College in Lincroft, NJ using an HTX-202 handheld transceiver and a quarter-wave ground plane antenna at ground level outside the College's Advanced Technology Center. 73, de John, KD2BD -- Visit John on the Web at: http://www.qsl.net/kd2bd/ From n8hm at arrl.net Fri Apr 24 17:13:06 2015 From: n8hm at arrl.net (Paul Stoetzer) Date: Fri, 24 Apr 2015 13:13:06 -0400 Subject: [amsat-bb] Update: ARISS Contact today at 16:40 UTC In-Reply-To: <1429894805.16741.YahooMailBasic@web125005.mail.ne1.yahoo.com> References: <003601d07e98$a8a181f0$f9e485d0$@verizon.net> <1429894805.16741.YahooMailBasic@web125005.mail.ne1.yahoo.com> Message-ID: Brought a couple of coworkers outside with my HT. We only had about a minute and a half of solid copy due to the buildings here in downtown DC, but they were impressed that they were hearing an astronaut's voice directly from space. 73, Paul, N8HM On Fri, Apr 24, 2015 at 1:00 PM, John Magliacane via AMSAT-BB wrote: >> Listen in on 145.80 MHz. > > Downlink was copied at Brookdale Community College in Lincroft, NJ using an HTX-202 handheld transceiver and a quarter-wave ground plane antenna at ground level outside the College's Advanced Technology Center. > > > 73, de John, KD2BD > > -- > Visit John on the Web at: > > http://www.qsl.net/kd2bd/ > > _______________________________________________ > Sent via AMSAT-BB at 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 From dwarnberg at verizon.net Fri Apr 24 18:12:46 2015 From: dwarnberg at verizon.net (David L Warnberg) Date: Fri, 24 Apr 2015 14:12:46 -0400 Subject: [amsat-bb] Update: ARISS Contact today at 16:40 UTC In-Reply-To: <003601d07e98$a8a181f0$f9e485d0$@verizon.net> References: <003601d07e98$a8a181f0$f9e485d0$@verizon.net> Message-ID: <003f01d07eba$443d9dd0$ccb8d970$@net> Took a full 5 to 10 minute video of the pass for demonstration purposes for my club... Thanks for the heads up.. 73's David KK4QOE -----Original Message----- From: AMSAT-BB [mailto:amsat-bb-bounces at amsat.org] On Behalf Of Frank Bauer Sent: Friday, April 24, 2015 10:12 AM To: amsat-bb at amsat.org Subject: [amsat-bb] Update: ARISS Contact today at 16:40 UTC All, I wanted to remind everyone that there will be an ARISS contact today with the East Coast Chapter Tuskegee Airmen, Inc., Youth In Aviation Program (ECCTAI YIAP) and the Oxon Hill High School, Oxon Hill, Maryland through the K6DUE telebridge station located in Greenbelt, Maryland. Contact time should be starting around 12:40 Eastern Time (16:40 UTC). Listen in on 145.80 MHz. Questions from the students follows. 73, Frank Bauer, KA3HDO 1. Monika: What influenced you to concentrate on aerospace propulsion and lightweight structures? 2. Zion: Was going into space a goal, or did the opportunity arise and you found it interesting? 3. Aric: How did your experience being a fighter pilot help you adapt to being astronaut? 4. Jeremy: What would you do in the event harmful gases are detected on the space station? 5. Hannah-1: What are some things that you go through to be trained to become an astronaut? 6. Terrence: What new technologies are being tested, and how soon will they be available to the general public? 7. Hannah-2: Due to the gravitational change, is it harder to complete experiments in space than it is on Earth? 8. Philip: What will the International Space Station, especially your expedition, do to prepare for the Commercial Crew Program? 9. Deborah: Is it hard to integrate with all the other international astronauts that live on the space station? 10. Ari: How can NASA send probes into space without them colliding into space junk? 11. Amira: What does it feel like after launch when leaving Earth's atmosphere? 12. Anthony: How do you think current reseach will affect future space expeditions? 13. Monika: Since the launch, have you experienced any trouble with the ISS? 14. Zion: Does each crew member work on all the experiments, or are the experiments assigned to members based on experience in that field? 15. Aric: During the 2.5 hours that astronauts exercise, what type of exercises are included in the Integrated Resistance and Aerobic Training Study? 16. Jeremy: How effective is the Functional Task Test to determine the physiological impairment after long space flights? 17. Hannah-1: What was the most influential factor in deciding to become an astronaut? 18. Terrence: What is your daily work schedule like, and how many hours of sleep do you get? 19. Hannah-2: Through what educational training did you go in order to prepare yourself for the space program? 20. Philip: What is the future for the International Space Station, and human spaceflight in general? 21. Deborah: How do you train to live without gravity? 22. Ari: How does the microgravity environment on ISS affect your ability to smell and taste? 23. Amira: What were some of the negative effects you experienced because of prolonged space flight? 24. Anthony: Of the current experiments, how many do you expect to complete while you are onboard the International Space Station? _______________________________________________ Sent via AMSAT-BB at 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 From jimlist at zoho.com Fri Apr 24 20:08:23 2015 From: jimlist at zoho.com (Jim Heck) Date: Fri, 24 Apr 2015 21:08:23 +0100 Subject: [amsat-bb] Fwd: FUNcube/AO73 mode switch (Special) In-Reply-To: <54FA19A2.3080402@zoho.com> References: <54FA19A2.3080402@zoho.com> Message-ID: <553AA2B7.7060708@zoho.com> Hi Folks, I have just switched (approx 2105 UTC) FUNcube/AO73 into full time transponder mode. Plan as always is to revert to auto mode Sun pm or Mon am (UTC). Enjoy the transponder! Please do not reply to this email address, pls use jim at milnet.uk.net. Tks 73s Jim G3WGM and the FUNcube team. From jimlist at zoho.com Fri Apr 24 21:39:08 2015 From: jimlist at zoho.com (Jim Heck) Date: Fri, 24 Apr 2015 22:39:08 +0100 Subject: [amsat-bb] AO73 mode change In-Reply-To: <55282E67.7020104@zoho.com> References: <55282E67.7020104@zoho.com> Message-ID: <553AB7FC.9040508@zoho.com> Hi All, Just to advise that FUNcube-1 AO73 has just (at approx 2105UTC) been commanded into continuous amateur mode. We expect to change it back to autonomous mode on Sunday pm. Have FUN! 73 Jim G3WGM From johnbrier at gmail.com Fri Apr 24 22:11:25 2015 From: johnbrier at gmail.com (John Brier) Date: Fri, 24 Apr 2015 18:11:25 -0400 Subject: [amsat-bb] Update: ARISS Contact today at 16:40 UTC In-Reply-To: <003601d07e98$a8a181f0$f9e485d0$@verizon.net> References: <003601d07e98$a8a181f0$f9e485d0$@verizon.net> Message-ID: Thanks so much for the heads up. Does ARISS have an email list I can sign up for to be notified of these events? I got a really good reception here in the Triangle of North Carolina, specifically in Durham where I work. check it out: https://youtu.be/nUavS6Ih8pQ John Brier, KG4AKV, Raleigh, NC On Fri, Apr 24, 2015 at 10:12 AM, Frank Bauer wrote: > All, > > > > I wanted to remind everyone that there will be an ARISS contact today with > the East Coast Chapter Tuskegee Airmen, Inc., Youth In Aviation Program > (ECCTAI YIAP) and the Oxon Hill High School, Oxon Hill, Maryland through the > K6DUE telebridge station located in Greenbelt, Maryland. Contact time > should be starting around 12:40 Eastern Time (16:40 UTC). > > > > Listen in on 145.80 MHz. > > > > Questions from the students follows. > > > > 73, Frank Bauer, KA3HDO > > > > > > 1. Monika: What influenced you to concentrate on aerospace > propulsion and lightweight structures? > > 2. Zion: Was going into space a goal, or did the opportunity > arise and you found it interesting? > > 3. Aric: How did your experience being a fighter pilot help you > adapt to being astronaut? > > 4. Jeremy: What would you do in the event harmful gases are > detected on the space station? > > 5. Hannah-1: What are some things that you go through to be > trained to become an astronaut? > > 6. Terrence: What new technologies are being tested, and how > soon will they be available to the general public? > > 7. Hannah-2: Due to the gravitational change, is it harder to > complete experiments in space than it is on Earth? > > 8. Philip: What will the International Space Station, especially > your expedition, do to prepare for the Commercial Crew Program? > > 9. Deborah: Is it hard to integrate with all the other > international astronauts that live on the space station? > > 10. Ari: How can NASA send probes into space without them > colliding into space junk? > > 11. Amira: What does it feel like after launch when leaving > Earth's atmosphere? > > 12. Anthony: How do you think current reseach will affect future > space expeditions? > > 13. Monika: Since the launch, have you experienced any trouble with > the ISS? > > 14. Zion: Does each crew member work on all the experiments, or > are the experiments assigned to members based on experience in that field? > > 15. Aric: During the 2.5 hours that astronauts exercise, what type > of exercises are included in the Integrated Resistance and Aerobic Training > Study? > > 16. Jeremy: How effective is the Functional Task Test to determine > the physiological impairment after long space flights? > > 17. Hannah-1: What was the most influential factor in deciding to > become an astronaut? > > 18. Terrence: What is your daily work schedule like, and how many > hours of sleep do you get? > > 19. Hannah-2: Through what educational training did you go in > order to prepare yourself for the space program? > > 20. Philip: What is the future for the International Space > Station, and human spaceflight in general? > > 21. Deborah: How do you train to live without gravity? > > 22. Ari: How does the microgravity environment on ISS affect your > ability to smell and taste? > > 23. Amira: What were some of the negative effects you experienced > because of prolonged space flight? > > 24. Anthony: Of the current experiments, how many do you expect to > complete while you are onboard the International Space Station? > > > > > > _______________________________________________ > Sent via AMSAT-BB at 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 From AJ9N at aol.com Fri Apr 24 23:13:52 2015 From: AJ9N at aol.com (AJ9N at aol.com) Date: Fri, 24 Apr 2015 19:13:52 -0400 Subject: [amsat-bb] Update: ARISS Contact today at 16:40 UTC Message-ID: <85f14.3c043cfd.426c2830@aol.com> As part of my zillion other duties as an ARISS mentor, I post ARISS announcements to the SAREX-BB. Oftentimes Dave AA4KN (another ARISS mentor) will post an announcement for each specific school a few days before the actual contact that has a little more information about the school itself to the AMSAT-BB and SAREX-BB. We do not have an ARISS only type of list. As part of my announcements I do indicate where one can find the complete schedule. You can go to: http://www.amsat.org/amsat/ariss/news/arissnews.rtf This one has all of the schools that are presently in our schedule queue. http://www.ariss.org/upcoming-contacts.html This one has the schools that have actually received their contact date and time. http://www.issfanclub.com/ The ISS fan club always is user updated regularily. As always, ARISS suggests that you start listening about 10 minutes before the indicated time. 73, Charlie Sufana AJ9N One of the ARISS mentors In a message dated 4/24/2015 3:11:35 P.M. Pacific Daylight Time, johnbrier at gmail.com writes: Thanks so much for the heads up. Does ARISS have an email list I can sign up for to be notified of these events? I got a really good reception here in the Triangle of North Carolina, specifically in Durham where I work. check it out: https://youtu.be/nUavS6Ih8pQ John Brier, KG4AKV, Raleigh, NC On Fri, Apr 24, 2015 at 10:12 AM, Frank Bauer wrote: > All, > > > > I wanted to remind everyone that there will be an ARISS contact today with > the East Coast Chapter Tuskegee Airmen, Inc., Youth In Aviation Program > (ECCTAI YIAP) and the Oxon Hill High School, Oxon Hill, Maryland through the > K6DUE telebridge station located in Greenbelt, Maryland. Contact time > should be starting around 12:40 Eastern Time (16:40 UTC). > > > > Listen in on 145.80 MHz. > > > > Questions from the students follows. > > > > 73, Frank Bauer, KA3HDO > > > > > > 1. Monika: What influenced you to concentrate on aerospace > propulsion and lightweight structures? > > 2. Zion: Was going into space a goal, or did the opportunity > arise and you found it interesting? > > 3. Aric: How did your experience being a fighter pilot help you > adapt to being astronaut? > > 4. Jeremy: What would you do in the event harmful gases are > detected on the space station? > > 5. Hannah-1: What are some things that you go through to be > trained to become an astronaut? > > 6. Terrence: What new technologies are being tested, and how > soon will they be available to the general public? > > 7. Hannah-2: Due to the gravitational change, is it harder to > complete experiments in space than it is on Earth? > > 8. Philip: What will the International Space Station, especially > your expedition, do to prepare for the Commercial Crew Program? > > 9. Deborah: Is it hard to integrate with all the other > international astronauts that live on the space station? > > 10. Ari: How can NASA send probes into space without them > colliding into space junk? > > 11. Amira: What does it feel like after launch when leaving > Earth's atmosphere? > > 12. Anthony: How do you think current reseach will affect future > space expeditions? > > 13. Monika: Since the launch, have you experienced any trouble with > the ISS? > > 14. Zion: Does each crew member work on all the experiments, or > are the experiments assigned to members based on experience in that field? > > 15. Aric: During the 2.5 hours that astronauts exercise, what type > of exercises are included in the Integrated Resistance and Aerobic Training > Study? > > 16. Jeremy: How effective is the Functional Task Test to determine > the physiological impairment after long space flights? > > 17. Hannah-1: What was the most influential factor in deciding to > become an astronaut? > > 18. Terrence: What is your daily work schedule like, and how many > hours of sleep do you get? > > 19. Hannah-2: Through what educational training did you go in > order to prepare yourself for the space program? > > 20. Philip: What is the future for the International Space > Station, and human spaceflight in general? > > 21. Deborah: How do you train to live without gravity? > > 22. Ari: How does the microgravity environment on ISS affect your > ability to smell and taste? > > 23. Amira: What were some of the negative effects you experienced > because of prolonged space flight? > > 24. Anthony: Of the current experiments, how many do you expect to > complete while you are onboard the International Space Station? > > > > > > _______________________________________________ > Sent via AMSAT-BB at 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 _______________________________________________ Sent via AMSAT-BB at 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 From co7wt at frcuba.co.cu Sat Apr 25 04:52:09 2015 From: co7wt at frcuba.co.cu (Pavel Milanes Costa) Date: Sat, 25 Apr 2015 00:52:09 -0400 Subject: [amsat-bb] FL11 is back on the air (SO-50) ... and bad apple... (UV-5R) Message-ID: <553B1D79.6050402@frcuba.co.cu> Hi to all from CO7WT, Pavel After a long hiatus I resume my activity on Satellites from FL11 (just FM here, so SO-50 Only) I have tested yesterday and today's night my setup here: Antenna: Homebrew Cross boom yagis for 2m/70cm Radio: Baofeng UV-5R *(Half Duplex)* Recording dev: my cell phone My log shows from this two days: 2015 April 24 --------------- 0159 W5CBF EM21 (Saludos Hector!!!) 0201 KA4H FM17 0202 N8RO EM00 0203 W1PA FN44 0204 WI9I EM59 2015 April 25 --------------- 0225 WI9I EM59 0226 KE8AKW EN80 0227 KG5CCI EM34 0228 KE8AKW EN80 I wrote the times approximately by looking the start of the pass and the recording time, for humans minor time differences are ok, but I wonder if LoTW can cope with that. QSL is via my manager (N2CQ) if you want paper QSL or LOTW on the following hours after the QSO. I'm being getting used to the calls and sounds, sorry to the OMs that insist on me to say his calls correctly (KE8AKW ;-) ) keep in mind that English is a second language to me, I always have a recording for correction of that "beginner's mistakes" Operations is as time permits, mostly on night passes on week days or full time on weekends; sure I can take schedules too. To the amsat.org OM's: put this info on the new "activity" page if you like so, I think FL11 will be a new grid to many of us. I have to make yet some fix on the yagui handle (comfort) and some other practical fix on the diplexer/cables, but that's are minor issues. Now lest talk about a little china apple, sorry, radio. About the baofeng UV-5R: I get a bad apple from the store... or it's not? Maybe someone of you remember a post of mine a time ago about NOT going to the UV-5R for RX on full-duplex... About a week ago I scheduled a test with a technician with certified test equipments (IFR 1200 I think it was...), we make some tests this week, short story: My baofeng has 10uV sensitivity on 2m (aprox -86dbm aka deaf) and 0.1 uV on 70cm (aprox -123dBm aka very good) Further tests shows that when you are on RX in 70cm any carrier on 2m above 50uV (aprox -73dBm give or take), the sensitivity on 70m begin to suffer, that why I can't use this radio for full duplex with other radio as TX on 2m, even with 1W of power. For reference purposes my Baofeng UV-5R has Firmware N5R-20 dated 140525N My solution was a homebrew diplexer, mounted on the antenna and working only *half duplex* Not an ideal setup but most of the time I get strong signals here and QSOs prove that it's working as expected. 73 from Pavel in FL11ai (Camag?ey Cuba) CU on the birds. -- M.Sc. Pavel Milanes Costa, CO7WT SYSOP Nodo Gateway CO9JAZ Ciudad de Camag?ey, Camag?ey, Cuba. Cell: (+53) 53 847819 From m5aka at yahoo.co.uk Sat Apr 25 11:07:59 2015 From: m5aka at yahoo.co.uk (M5AKA) Date: Sat, 25 Apr 2015 11:07:59 +0000 (UTC) Subject: [amsat-bb] Nayif-1 CubeSat Mission with FUNcube Transponder Message-ID: <1334018477.5935848.1429960079150.JavaMail.yahoo@mail.yahoo.com> Nayif-1 CubeSat Mission with FUNcube Transponder http://amsat-uk.org/2015/04/25/nayif-1-cubesat-mission/ Ofcom considers 10.475 GHz and 47 GHz bands for 5G http://amsat-uk.org/2015/04/20/ofcom-considers-10-475-ghz-and-47-ghz-bands-for-5g/ Kosmos-2504 pushes target off its orbit http://amsat-uk.org/2015/04/18/kosmos-2504-pushes-target-off-its-orbit/ ISS 2395 MHz Digital Amateur TV Blank Transmission Test http://amsat-uk.org/2015/04/18/iss-2395-mhz-digital-amateur-tv-blank-transmission-test/ ---- Trevor M5AKA AMSAT-UK http://amsat-uk.org/Twitter?https://twitter.com/AmsatUK Facebook?https://www.facebook.com/AmsatUK Flickr https://www.flickr.com/groups/AmsatUK YouTube https://youtube.com/AmsatUK ---- From ronny.risinger at austinisd.org Fri Apr 24 21:03:59 2015 From: ronny.risinger at austinisd.org (Ronny Risinger) Date: Fri, 24 Apr 2015 21:03:59 +0000 Subject: [amsat-bb] ARISS Contact (4/24) Message-ID: <1429909438537.95149@austinisd.org> Thanks for sharing the ARISS contact info. I set up our school's computer software (SatPC32) to track the ISS (from our QTH in Austin, TX). Because the pass occurred during my Government class, I explained the ARISS program and how it brings goodwill toward NASA and ISS. I then showed them the Italian astronaut's photo, and explained that she would be speaking with a school in Maryland. With that setup, we walked to the "Radio Room." As we counted down the seconds to AOS in MD, we heard nothing. After about five seconds, I turned down the squelch and Bingo! We listened to the downlink for about five minutes before returning to class. The students (Seniors) were genuinely impressed. FYI: The satellite tracking station we used to monitor this pass will be pictured in QST's June issue. 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From k9jkm at comcast.net Sat Apr 25 14:10:37 2015 From: k9jkm at comcast.net (JoAnne Maenpaa) Date: Sat, 25 Apr 2015 09:10:37 -0500 Subject: [amsat-bb] ANS Special Bulletin ANS-116.01 AMSAT-NA Opportunity for Rideshare to Geostationary Orbit Message-ID: <004301d07f61$9a9b5210$cfd1f630$@net> SB SAT @ AMSAT $ANS-116.01 ANS-116 AMSAT News Service Special Bulletin AMSAT News Service Bulletin 116.01 >From AMSAT HQ KENSINGTON, MD. April 25, 2015 To All RADIO AMATEURS BID: $ANS-116.01 AMSAT-NA Opportunity for Rideshare to Geostationary Orbit AMSAT is excited to announce that we have accepted an opportunity to participate in a potential rideshare as a hosted payload on a geostationary satellite planned for launch in 2017. An amateur radio payload, operating in the Amateur Satellite Service, will fly on a spacecraft which Millennium Space Systems (MSS) of El Segundo, CA is contracted to design, launch, and operate for the US government based on their Aquila M8 Series Satellite Structure. A meeting to discuss this potential rideshare took place on April 13 at Millennium Space Systems that included Dr. Bob McGwier, N4HY; Franklin Antonio, N6NKF, co-founder of Qualcomm; Jerry Buxton, N0JY, AMSAT Vice President of Engineering and member of the board for AMSAT-NA; Dr. Tom Clark, K3IO, Director and President Emeritus of AMSAT-NA; Phil Karn, KA9Q; and Michelle Thompson, W5NYV. Hosting the meeting for MSS were Stan Dubyn as founder and chairman of MSS, Vince Deno as president of MSS, Jeff Ward, K8KA, of MSS as VP for Product Development, formerly with SSTL and University of Surrey Space Center, and Ryan Lawrence of MSS as Project Manager on the spacecraft mission. Attending by telephone were Dr. Jonathan Black, Associate Research Director of Hume Center for Aerospace Systems and Associate Professor of Aerospace and Ocean Engineering and Dr. Michael Parker, KT7D, founder of RINCON Research Corp. Following the meeting, Dr. Bob McGwier, N4HY, Director of Research at the Hume Center for National Security and Technology of Virginia Tech, and former director and former VP Engineering of AMSAT, described this as an opportunity to go forward with "AMSAT-Eagle" which, in the 2006-2008 timeframe, evolved into a microwave payload to be flown to geostationary orbit as a hosted payload. It would have provided digital communications to small terminals on the ground and a linear bent pipe transponder had it flown. This failed to go forward in part due to lack of an affordable flight opportunity. McGwier outlined the next steps toward developing this mission: 1) To organize an effort at Virginia Tech to make a firm proposal to MSS and its US government sponsor, and organize an effort to raise sufficient funds to pay for development of the mission. 2) Enable Dr. Jonathan Black to lead the construction project at Virginia Tech in the Space at VT Center. Sonya Rowe, KK4NLO, Project Manager at the Hume Center will be the project manager. 3) Work for development of a low-cost microwave ground station for amateur radio still needs to be determined. 4) Dr. Michael Parker, KT7D, will solicit the cooperation of the Rincon Research Corp. for development of the software radio technology for this payload. The AMSAT Board of Directors has accepted the invitation to participate in this potential rideshare payload opportunity. AMSAT expects to be involved in the development of the ground station and the payload RF development, and will serve as the amateur radio (hosted) payload operator once the satellite has been launched. McGwier summarized, "The launch is currently scheduled for 2017 and the payload must be delivered for testing and integration by Spring of 2016. It is an ambitious schedule and all involved will have to gain and maintain a serious level of commitment to that which they agree to undertake." AMSAT President, Barry Baines, WD4ASW, said, "The AMSAT leadership is excited to fly a Phase-IV geostationary amateur satellite payload. This is an evolving development as we collaborate with the VT Hume Center with a project that provides technical challenges to create a new amateur radio capability in space that will provide a variety of benefits not only for amateurs but also for emergency communications and STEM educational outreach." The transponder is expected to support a wide range of voice, digital, and experimental advanced communications technologies. A decision is expected soon specifying the microwave uplink and downlink bands. Additional information on the Aquila M8 Series Satellite can be viewed on-line: http://www.millennium-space.com/ http://www.millennium-space.com/platforms#aquila AMSAT has posted a photo of the GEO opportunity team with the Millennium Aquila satellite at: http://www.amsat.org. [ANS thanks Bob McGwier, N4HY and AMSAT-NA for the above information] /EX From k4gkj at embarqmail.com Sat Apr 25 15:02:48 2015 From: k4gkj at embarqmail.com (Doug - k4GKJ) Date: Sat, 25 Apr 2015 11:02:48 -0400 Subject: [amsat-bb] ANS Special Bulletin ANS-116.01 AMSAT-NA Opportunity for Rideshare to Geostationary Orbit Message-ID: This is great! Love the idea. I would only hope the bird can handle multiple qso's simultaneously..... Something like this will certainly stay busy..... Especially for emergency operations.....? A big 'thank you' to those involved here!? Doug? K4GKJ? Doug Bennight - K4GKJ 528-5772 -------- Original message -------- From: JoAnne Maenpaa Date: 04/25/2015 10:10 AM (GMT-05:00) To: AMSAT-BB at amsat.org Subject: [amsat-bb] ANS Special Bulletin ANS-116.01 AMSAT-NA Opportunity for Rideshare to Geostationary Orbit SB SAT @ AMSAT $ANS-116.01 ANS-116 AMSAT News Service Special Bulletin AMSAT News Service Bulletin 116.01 From AMSAT HQ KENSINGTON, MD. April 25, 2015 To All RADIO AMATEURS BID: $ANS-116.01 AMSAT-NA Opportunity for Rideshare to Geostationary Orbit AMSAT is excited to announce that we have accepted an opportunity to participate in a potential rideshare as a hosted payload on a geostationary satellite planned for launch in 2017. An amateur radio payload, operating in the Amateur Satellite Service, will fly on a spacecraft which Millennium Space Systems (MSS) of El Segundo, CA is contracted to design, launch, and operate for the US government based on their Aquila M8 Series Satellite Structure. A meeting to discuss this potential rideshare took place on April 13 at Millennium Space Systems that included Dr. Bob McGwier, N4HY; Franklin Antonio, N6NKF, co-founder of Qualcomm; Jerry Buxton, N0JY, AMSAT Vice President of Engineering and member of the board for AMSAT-NA; Dr. Tom Clark, K3IO, Director and President Emeritus of AMSAT-NA; Phil Karn, KA9Q; and Michelle Thompson, W5NYV. Hosting the meeting for MSS were Stan Dubyn as founder and chairman of MSS, Vince Deno as president of MSS, Jeff Ward, K8KA, of MSS as VP for Product Development, formerly with SSTL and University of Surrey Space Center, and Ryan Lawrence of MSS as Project Manager on the spacecraft mission. Attending by telephone were Dr. Jonathan Black, Associate Research Director of Hume Center for Aerospace Systems and Associate Professor of Aerospace and Ocean Engineering and Dr. Michael Parker, KT7D, founder of RINCON Research Corp. Following the meeting, Dr. Bob McGwier, N4HY, Director of Research at the Hume Center for National Security and Technology of Virginia Tech, and former director and former VP Engineering of AMSAT, described this as an opportunity to go forward with "AMSAT-Eagle" which, in the 2006-2008 timeframe, evolved into a microwave payload to be flown to geostationary orbit as a hosted payload. It would have provided digital communications to small terminals on the ground and a linear bent pipe transponder had it flown. This failed to go forward in part due to lack of an affordable flight opportunity. McGwier outlined the next steps toward developing this mission: 1) To organize an effort at Virginia Tech to make a firm proposal ?? to MSS and its US government sponsor, and organize an effort ?? to raise sufficient funds to pay for development of the mission. 2) Enable Dr. Jonathan Black to lead the construction project at ?? Virginia Tech in the Space at VT Center. Sonya Rowe, KK4NLO, Project ?? Manager at the Hume Center will be the project manager. 3) Work for development of a low-cost microwave ground station for ?? amateur radio still needs to be determined. 4) Dr. Michael Parker, KT7D, will? solicit the cooperation of the ?? Rincon Research Corp. for development of the software radio ?? technology for this payload. The AMSAT Board of Directors has accepted the invitation to participate in this potential rideshare payload opportunity. AMSAT expects to be involved in the development of the ground station and the payload RF development, and will serve as the amateur radio (hosted) payload operator once the satellite has been launched. McGwier summarized, "The launch is currently scheduled for 2017 and the payload must be delivered for testing and integration by Spring of 2016. It is an ambitious schedule and all involved will have to gain and maintain a serious level of commitment to that which they agree to undertake." AMSAT President, Barry Baines, WD4ASW, said, "The AMSAT leadership is excited to fly a Phase-IV geostationary amateur satellite payload. This is an evolving development as we collaborate with the VT Hume Center with a project that provides technical challenges to create a new amateur radio capability in space that will provide a variety of benefits not only for amateurs but also for emergency communications and STEM educational outreach." The transponder is expected to support a wide range of voice, digital, and experimental advanced communications technologies. A decision is expected soon specifying the microwave uplink and downlink bands. Additional information on the Aquila M8 Series Satellite can be viewed on-line: http://www.millennium-space.com/ http://www.millennium-space.com/platforms#aquila AMSAT has posted a photo of the GEO opportunity team with the Millennium Aquila satellite at: http://www.amsat.org. [ANS thanks Bob McGwier, N4HY and AMSAT-NA for the above information] /EX _______________________________________________ Sent via AMSAT-BB at 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 From wageners at gmail.com Sat Apr 25 15:15:56 2015 From: wageners at gmail.com (Stefan Wagener) Date: Sat, 25 Apr 2015 10:15:56 -0500 Subject: [amsat-bb] ANS Special Bulletin ANS-116.01 AMSAT-NA Opportunity for Rideshare to Geostationary Orbit In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: Here is a link to the AMSAT-DL approach. Maybe an opportunity for new synergies and cooperation between the two organizations especially on frequencies, ground-station development etc. The more similarities the better for the community in terms of access and cost for equipment etc. (basic economies of scale) http://www.amsat-dl.org/index.php/news-mainmenu-97/237-es-hail-2-satellite-amsat-payload 73, Stefan, VE4NSA On Sat, Apr 25, 2015 at 10:02 AM, Doug - k4GKJ wrote: > This is great! Love the idea. I would only hope the bird can handle > multiple qso's simultaneously..... Something like this will certainly stay > busy..... Especially for emergency operations..... > A big 'thank you' to those involved here! > > Doug > K4GKJ > > > Doug Bennight - K4GKJ > 528-5772 > > > -------- Original message -------- > From: JoAnne Maenpaa > Date: 04/25/2015 10:10 AM (GMT-05:00) > To: AMSAT-BB at amsat.org > Subject: [amsat-bb] ANS Special Bulletin ANS-116.01 AMSAT-NA Opportunity > for > Rideshare to Geostationary Orbit > > SB SAT @ AMSAT $ANS-116.01 > ANS-116 AMSAT News Service Special Bulletin > > AMSAT News Service Bulletin 116.01 > From AMSAT HQ KENSINGTON, MD. > April 25, 2015 > To All RADIO AMATEURS > BID: $ANS-116.01 > > AMSAT-NA Opportunity for Rideshare to Geostationary Orbit > > AMSAT is excited to announce that we have accepted an opportunity to > participate in a potential rideshare as a hosted payload on a geostationary > satellite planned for launch in 2017. An amateur radio payload, operating > in > the Amateur Satellite Service, will fly on a spacecraft which Millennium > Space Systems (MSS) of El Segundo, CA is contracted to design, launch, and > operate for the US government based on their Aquila M8 Series Satellite > Structure. > > A meeting to discuss this potential rideshare took place on April 13 at > Millennium Space Systems that included Dr. Bob McGwier, N4HY; Franklin > Antonio, N6NKF, co-founder of Qualcomm; Jerry Buxton, N0JY, AMSAT Vice > President of Engineering and member of the board for AMSAT-NA; Dr. Tom > Clark, K3IO, Director and President Emeritus of AMSAT-NA; Phil Karn, KA9Q; > and Michelle Thompson, W5NYV. > > Hosting the meeting for MSS were Stan Dubyn as founder and chairman of MSS, > Vince Deno as president of MSS, Jeff Ward, K8KA, of MSS as VP for Product > Development, formerly with SSTL and University of Surrey Space Center, and > Ryan Lawrence of MSS as Project Manager on the spacecraft mission. > Attending > by telephone were Dr. Jonathan Black, Associate Research Director of Hume > Center for Aerospace Systems and Associate Professor of Aerospace and Ocean > Engineering and Dr. Michael Parker, KT7D, founder of RINCON Research Corp. > > Following the meeting, Dr. Bob McGwier, N4HY, Director of Research at the > Hume Center for National Security and Technology of Virginia Tech, and > former director and former VP Engineering of AMSAT, described this as an > opportunity to go forward with "AMSAT-Eagle" which, in the 2006-2008 > timeframe, evolved into a microwave payload to be flown to geostationary > orbit as a hosted payload. It would have provided digital communications to > small terminals on the ground and a linear bent pipe transponder had it > flown. This failed to go forward in part due to lack of an affordable > flight > opportunity. > > McGwier outlined the next steps toward developing this mission: > > 1) To organize an effort at Virginia Tech to make a firm proposal > to MSS and its US government sponsor, and organize an effort > to raise sufficient funds to pay for development of the mission. > > 2) Enable Dr. Jonathan Black to lead the construction project at > Virginia Tech in the Space at VT Center. Sonya Rowe, KK4NLO, Project > Manager at the Hume Center will be the project manager. > > 3) Work for development of a low-cost microwave ground station for > amateur radio still needs to be determined. > > 4) Dr. Michael Parker, KT7D, will solicit the cooperation of the > Rincon Research Corp. for development of the software radio > technology for this payload. > > The AMSAT Board of Directors has accepted the invitation to participate in > this potential rideshare payload opportunity. AMSAT expects to be involved > in the development of the ground station and the payload RF development, > and > will serve as the amateur radio (hosted) payload operator once the > satellite > has been launched. > > McGwier summarized, "The launch is currently scheduled for 2017 and the > payload must be delivered for testing and integration by Spring of 2016. It > is an ambitious schedule and all involved will have to gain and maintain a > serious level of commitment to that which they agree to undertake." AMSAT > President, Barry Baines, WD4ASW, said, "The AMSAT leadership is excited to > fly a Phase-IV geostationary amateur satellite payload. This is an evolving > development as we collaborate with the VT Hume Center with a project that > provides technical challenges to create a new amateur radio capability in > space that will provide a variety of benefits not only for amateurs but > also > for emergency communications and STEM educational outreach." > > The transponder is expected to support a wide range of voice, digital, and > experimental advanced communications technologies. A decision is expected > soon specifying the microwave uplink and downlink bands. > > Additional information on the Aquila M8 Series Satellite can be viewed > on-line: > http://www.millennium-space.com/ > http://www.millennium-space.com/platforms#aquila > > AMSAT has posted a photo of the GEO opportunity team with the Millennium > Aquila satellite at: http://www.amsat.org. > > [ANS thanks Bob McGwier, N4HY and AMSAT-NA for the above information] > > /EX > > > _______________________________________________ > Sent via AMSAT-BB at 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 > _______________________________________________ > Sent via AMSAT-BB at 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 > From n8hm at arrl.net Sat Apr 25 15:18:02 2015 From: n8hm at arrl.net (Paul Stoetzer) Date: Sat, 25 Apr 2015 11:18:02 -0400 Subject: [amsat-bb] ANS Special Bulletin ANS-116.01 AMSAT-NA Opportunity for Rideshare to Geostationary Orbit In-Reply-To: <004301d07f61$9a9b5210$cfd1f630$@net> References: <004301d07f61$9a9b5210$cfd1f630$@net> Message-ID: This is exciting news! I live in an apartment with a south facing balcony now, and certainly a nice clear southern view will be a requirement for any potential move I make in the future. One of the greatest things about a project like this is it opens up exciting opportunities to experiment and communicate for the many and increasing numbers of hams who find themselves in residences with antenna restrictions. After all, the ground station antenna for something like this will look almost the same as a DBS satellite dish - perhaps aimed at a different part of the sky. With the amateur Phase IV payload on Es'HailSat2 scheduled to launch in 2016 covering Europe, Africa, the Middle East, and India, plus this satellite covering the Western Hemisphere, a good percentage of the world's hams may have access to a geosynchronous amateur radio satellite. 73, Paul, N8HM On Sat, Apr 25, 2015 at 10:10 AM, JoAnne Maenpaa wrote: > SB SAT @ AMSAT $ANS-116.01 > ANS-116 AMSAT News Service Special Bulletin > > AMSAT News Service Bulletin 116.01 > From AMSAT HQ KENSINGTON, MD. > April 25, 2015 > To All RADIO AMATEURS > BID: $ANS-116.01 > > AMSAT-NA Opportunity for Rideshare to Geostationary Orbit > > AMSAT is excited to announce that we have accepted an opportunity to > participate in a potential rideshare as a hosted payload on a geostationary > satellite planned for launch in 2017. An amateur radio payload, operating in > the Amateur Satellite Service, will fly on a spacecraft which Millennium > Space Systems (MSS) of El Segundo, CA is contracted to design, launch, and > operate for the US government based on their Aquila M8 Series Satellite > Structure. > > A meeting to discuss this potential rideshare took place on April 13 at > Millennium Space Systems that included Dr. Bob McGwier, N4HY; Franklin > Antonio, N6NKF, co-founder of Qualcomm; Jerry Buxton, N0JY, AMSAT Vice > President of Engineering and member of the board for AMSAT-NA; Dr. Tom > Clark, K3IO, Director and President Emeritus of AMSAT-NA; Phil Karn, KA9Q; > and Michelle Thompson, W5NYV. > > Hosting the meeting for MSS were Stan Dubyn as founder and chairman of MSS, > Vince Deno as president of MSS, Jeff Ward, K8KA, of MSS as VP for Product > Development, formerly with SSTL and University of Surrey Space Center, and > Ryan Lawrence of MSS as Project Manager on the spacecraft mission. Attending > by telephone were Dr. Jonathan Black, Associate Research Director of Hume > Center for Aerospace Systems and Associate Professor of Aerospace and Ocean > Engineering and Dr. Michael Parker, KT7D, founder of RINCON Research Corp. > > Following the meeting, Dr. Bob McGwier, N4HY, Director of Research at the > Hume Center for National Security and Technology of Virginia Tech, and > former director and former VP Engineering of AMSAT, described this as an > opportunity to go forward with "AMSAT-Eagle" which, in the 2006-2008 > timeframe, evolved into a microwave payload to be flown to geostationary > orbit as a hosted payload. It would have provided digital communications to > small terminals on the ground and a linear bent pipe transponder had it > flown. This failed to go forward in part due to lack of an affordable flight > opportunity. > > McGwier outlined the next steps toward developing this mission: > > 1) To organize an effort at Virginia Tech to make a firm proposal > to MSS and its US government sponsor, and organize an effort > to raise sufficient funds to pay for development of the mission. > > 2) Enable Dr. Jonathan Black to lead the construction project at > Virginia Tech in the Space at VT Center. Sonya Rowe, KK4NLO, Project > Manager at the Hume Center will be the project manager. > > 3) Work for development of a low-cost microwave ground station for > amateur radio still needs to be determined. > > 4) Dr. Michael Parker, KT7D, will solicit the cooperation of the > Rincon Research Corp. for development of the software radio > technology for this payload. > > The AMSAT Board of Directors has accepted the invitation to participate in > this potential rideshare payload opportunity. AMSAT expects to be involved > in the development of the ground station and the payload RF development, and > will serve as the amateur radio (hosted) payload operator once the satellite > has been launched. > > McGwier summarized, "The launch is currently scheduled for 2017 and the > payload must be delivered for testing and integration by Spring of 2016. It > is an ambitious schedule and all involved will have to gain and maintain a > serious level of commitment to that which they agree to undertake." AMSAT > President, Barry Baines, WD4ASW, said, "The AMSAT leadership is excited to > fly a Phase-IV geostationary amateur satellite payload. This is an evolving > development as we collaborate with the VT Hume Center with a project that > provides technical challenges to create a new amateur radio capability in > space that will provide a variety of benefits not only for amateurs but also > for emergency communications and STEM educational outreach." > > The transponder is expected to support a wide range of voice, digital, and > experimental advanced communications technologies. A decision is expected > soon specifying the microwave uplink and downlink bands. > > Additional information on the Aquila M8 Series Satellite can be viewed > on-line: > http://www.millennium-space.com/ > http://www.millennium-space.com/platforms#aquila > > AMSAT has posted a photo of the GEO opportunity team with the Millennium > Aquila satellite at: http://www.amsat.org. > > [ANS thanks Bob McGwier, N4HY and AMSAT-NA for the above information] > > /EX > > > _______________________________________________ > Sent via AMSAT-BB at 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 From wa4sca at gmail.com Sat Apr 25 15:18:31 2015 From: wa4sca at gmail.com (Alan) Date: Sat, 25 Apr 2015 10:18:31 -0500 Subject: [amsat-bb] ANS Special Bulletin ANS-116.01 AMSAT-NA Opportunity for Rideshare to Geostationary Orbit In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: <000701d07f6b$1808c300$481a4900$@GMAIL.COM> Doug, >> ....can handle multiple qso's simultaneously. That is a very safe assumption! 73s, Alan WA4SCA <-----Original Message----- References: Message-ID: <553BB28D.7030707@pe1rdw.demon.nl> True picking frequenties that will allow the same hardware to work on both geo platforms will cut down costs a lot for groundstations. 73 de Andre PE1RDW Op 25-04-15 om 17:15 schreef Stefan Wagener: > Here is a link to the AMSAT-DL approach. Maybe an opportunity for new > synergies and cooperation between the two organizations especially on > frequencies, ground-station development etc. The more similarities the > better for the community in terms of access and cost for equipment etc. > (basic economies of scale) > > http://www.amsat-dl.org/index.php/news-mainmenu-97/237-es-hail-2-satellite-amsat-payload > > 73, Stefan, VE4NSA > > On Sat, Apr 25, 2015 at 10:02 AM, Doug - k4GKJ wrote: > >> This is great! Love the idea. I would only hope the bird can handle >> multiple qso's simultaneously..... Something like this will certainly stay >> busy..... Especially for emergency operations..... >> A big 'thank you' to those involved here! >> >> Doug >> K4GKJ >> >> >> Doug Bennight - K4GKJ >> 528-5772 >> >> >> -------- Original message -------- >> From: JoAnne Maenpaa >> Date: 04/25/2015 10:10 AM (GMT-05:00) >> To: AMSAT-BB at amsat.org >> Subject: [amsat-bb] ANS Special Bulletin ANS-116.01 AMSAT-NA Opportunity >> for >> Rideshare to Geostationary Orbit >> >> SB SAT @ AMSAT $ANS-116.01 >> ANS-116 AMSAT News Service Special Bulletin >> >> AMSAT News Service Bulletin 116.01 >> From AMSAT HQ KENSINGTON, MD. >> April 25, 2015 >> To All RADIO AMATEURS >> BID: $ANS-116.01 >> >> AMSAT-NA Opportunity for Rideshare to Geostationary Orbit >> >> AMSAT is excited to announce that we have accepted an opportunity to >> participate in a potential rideshare as a hosted payload on a geostationary >> satellite planned for launch in 2017. An amateur radio payload, operating >> in >> the Amateur Satellite Service, will fly on a spacecraft which Millennium >> Space Systems (MSS) of El Segundo, CA is contracted to design, launch, and >> operate for the US government based on their Aquila M8 Series Satellite >> Structure. >> >> A meeting to discuss this potential rideshare took place on April 13 at >> Millennium Space Systems that included Dr. Bob McGwier, N4HY; Franklin >> Antonio, N6NKF, co-founder of Qualcomm; Jerry Buxton, N0JY, AMSAT Vice >> President of Engineering and member of the board for AMSAT-NA; Dr. Tom >> Clark, K3IO, Director and President Emeritus of AMSAT-NA; Phil Karn, KA9Q; >> and Michelle Thompson, W5NYV. >> >> Hosting the meeting for MSS were Stan Dubyn as founder and chairman of MSS, >> Vince Deno as president of MSS, Jeff Ward, K8KA, of MSS as VP for Product >> Development, formerly with SSTL and University of Surrey Space Center, and >> Ryan Lawrence of MSS as Project Manager on the spacecraft mission. >> Attending >> by telephone were Dr. Jonathan Black, Associate Research Director of Hume >> Center for Aerospace Systems and Associate Professor of Aerospace and Ocean >> Engineering and Dr. Michael Parker, KT7D, founder of RINCON Research Corp. >> >> Following the meeting, Dr. Bob McGwier, N4HY, Director of Research at the >> Hume Center for National Security and Technology of Virginia Tech, and >> former director and former VP Engineering of AMSAT, described this as an >> opportunity to go forward with "AMSAT-Eagle" which, in the 2006-2008 >> timeframe, evolved into a microwave payload to be flown to geostationary >> orbit as a hosted payload. It would have provided digital communications to >> small terminals on the ground and a linear bent pipe transponder had it >> flown. This failed to go forward in part due to lack of an affordable >> flight >> opportunity. >> >> McGwier outlined the next steps toward developing this mission: >> >> 1) To organize an effort at Virginia Tech to make a firm proposal >> to MSS and its US government sponsor, and organize an effort >> to raise sufficient funds to pay for development of the mission. >> >> 2) Enable Dr. Jonathan Black to lead the construction project at >> Virginia Tech in the Space at VT Center. Sonya Rowe, KK4NLO, Project >> Manager at the Hume Center will be the project manager. >> >> 3) Work for development of a low-cost microwave ground station for >> amateur radio still needs to be determined. >> >> 4) Dr. Michael Parker, KT7D, will solicit the cooperation of the >> Rincon Research Corp. for development of the software radio >> technology for this payload. >> >> The AMSAT Board of Directors has accepted the invitation to participate in >> this potential rideshare payload opportunity. AMSAT expects to be involved >> in the development of the ground station and the payload RF development, >> and >> will serve as the amateur radio (hosted) payload operator once the >> satellite >> has been launched. >> >> McGwier summarized, "The launch is currently scheduled for 2017 and the >> payload must be delivered for testing and integration by Spring of 2016. It >> is an ambitious schedule and all involved will have to gain and maintain a >> serious level of commitment to that which they agree to undertake." AMSAT >> President, Barry Baines, WD4ASW, said, "The AMSAT leadership is excited to >> fly a Phase-IV geostationary amateur satellite payload. This is an evolving >> development as we collaborate with the VT Hume Center with a project that >> provides technical challenges to create a new amateur radio capability in >> space that will provide a variety of benefits not only for amateurs but >> also >> for emergency communications and STEM educational outreach." >> >> The transponder is expected to support a wide range of voice, digital, and >> experimental advanced communications technologies. A decision is expected >> soon specifying the microwave uplink and downlink bands. >> >> Additional information on the Aquila M8 Series Satellite can be viewed >> on-line: >> http://www.millennium-space.com/ >> http://www.millennium-space.com/platforms#aquila >> >> AMSAT has posted a photo of the GEO opportunity team with the Millennium >> Aquila satellite at: http://www.amsat.org. >> >> [ANS thanks Bob McGwier, N4HY and AMSAT-NA for the above information] >> >> /EX >> >> >> _______________________________________________ >> Sent via AMSAT-BB at 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 >> _______________________________________________ >> Sent via AMSAT-BB at 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 >> > _______________________________________________ > Sent via AMSAT-BB at 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 > From vlfiscus at mcn.net Sat Apr 25 16:40:00 2015 From: vlfiscus at mcn.net (Vince Fiscus, KB7ADL) Date: Sat, 25 Apr 2015 10:40:00 -0600 Subject: [amsat-bb] [ans] ANS Special Bulletin ANS-116.01 AMSAT-NA Opportunity for Rideshare to Geostationary Orbit In-Reply-To: <004201d07f60$1c979af0$55c6d0d0$@net> Message-ID: <5.2.1.1.2.20150425103650.00c1e458@pop.earthlink.net> At 08:59 AM 4/25/2015 -0500, you wrote: >SB SAT @ AMSAT $ANS-116.01 >ANS-116 AMSAT News Service Weekly Bulletins > >AMSAT News Service Bulletin 116.01 > From AMSAT HQ KENSINGTON, MD. >DATE Month Day, 2015 >To All RADIO AMATEURS >BID: $ANS-116.01 > >AMSAT-NA Opportunity for Rideshare to Geostationary Orbit This bulletin definitely brightened my morning. :-) KB7ADL From co7wt at frcuba.co.cu Sat Apr 25 16:24:10 2015 From: co7wt at frcuba.co.cu (Pavel Milanes Costa) Date: Sat, 25 Apr 2015 12:24:10 -0400 Subject: [amsat-bb] FL11 is back on the air (SO-50) ... and bad apple... (UV-5R) In-Reply-To: <553B1D79.6050402@frcuba.co.cu> References: <553B1D79.6050402@frcuba.co.cu> Message-ID: <553BBFAA.8080905@frcuba.co.cu> I will be on the next SO-50 pass 1628z (just 8 minutes ahead) I will try to announce all my activations via que amsat-bb Thanks to all who wrote to me, CU, I have to get on the roof soon. El 25/04/15 a las 00:52, Pavel Milanes Costa escribi?: > Hi to all from CO7WT, Pavel > > After a long hiatus I resume my activity on Satellites from FL11 (just > FM here, so SO-50 Only) > > I have tested yesterday and today's night my setup here: > > Antenna: Homebrew Cross boom yagis for 2m/70cm > Radio: Baofeng UV-5R *(Half Duplex)* > Recording dev: my cell phone > > My log shows from this two days: > > 2015 April 24 > --------------- > 0159 W5CBF EM21 (Saludos Hector!!!) > 0201 KA4H FM17 > 0202 N8RO EM00 > 0203 W1PA FN44 > 0204 WI9I EM59 > > 2015 April 25 > --------------- > 0225 WI9I EM59 > 0226 KE8AKW EN80 > 0227 KG5CCI EM34 > 0228 KE8AKW EN80 > > I wrote the times approximately by looking the start of the pass and the > recording time, for humans minor time differences are ok, but I wonder > if LoTW can cope with that. > > QSL is via my manager (N2CQ) if you want paper QSL or LOTW on the > following hours after the QSO. > > I'm being getting used to the calls and sounds, sorry to the OMs that > insist on me to say his calls correctly (KE8AKW ;-) ) keep in mind that > English is a second language to me, I always have a recording for > correction of that "beginner's mistakes" > > Operations is as time permits, mostly on night passes on week days or > full time on weekends; sure I can take schedules too. > > To the amsat.org OM's: put this info on the new "activity" page if you > like so, I think FL11 will be a new grid to many of us. > > I have to make yet some fix on the yagui handle (comfort) and some other > practical fix on the diplexer/cables, but that's are minor issues. > > Now lest talk about a little china apple, sorry, radio. > > About the baofeng UV-5R: I get a bad apple from the store... or it's not? > > Maybe someone of you remember a post of mine a time ago about NOT going > to the UV-5R for RX on full-duplex... > > About a week ago I scheduled a test with a technician with certified > test equipments (IFR 1200 I think it was...), we make some tests this > week, short story: > > My baofeng has 10uV sensitivity on 2m (aprox -86dbm aka deaf) and 0.1 uV > on 70cm (aprox -123dBm aka very good) > > Further tests shows that when you are on RX in 70cm any carrier on 2m > above 50uV (aprox -73dBm give or take), the sensitivity on 70m begin to > suffer, that why I can't use this radio for full duplex with other radio > as TX on 2m, even with 1W of power. > > For reference purposes my Baofeng UV-5R has Firmware N5R-20 dated 140525N > > My solution was a homebrew diplexer, mounted on the antenna and working > only *half duplex* > > Not an ideal setup but most of the time I get strong signals here and > QSOs prove that it's working as expected. > > 73 from Pavel in FL11ai (Camag?ey Cuba) > CU on the birds. > From dave at druidnetworks.com Sat Apr 25 17:54:08 2015 From: dave at druidnetworks.com (Dave Swanson) Date: Sat, 25 Apr 2015 12:54:08 -0500 Subject: [amsat-bb] KG5CCI/P 2015-04-25 EM23/EM33 Line Message-ID: <553BD4C0.4010503@druidnetworks.com> Good Afternoon Everyone, The weather is nice and things are calm at home, so it's time for a quick rove! I will be operating portable from the EM23/EM33 line, just north of Texarkana, AR this afternoon on the following passes: 2015-04-25 2038Z FO29 2015-04-25 2059Z AO7 2015-04-25 2222Z FO29 (If needed) I will for sure work the first two passes, and can stick around for the last pass if someone needs these grids and misses me on the first two tries. I have scouted this spot out before, but never operated from EM23 on Satellites, so I'm hoping it should be a new one for at least a few of you. I'll be on Twitter @KG5CCI posting pictures of the op as I go. Hope to catch you on the birds! 73, Dave, KG5CCI From fabianomoser at gmail.com Sat Apr 25 18:34:04 2015 From: fabianomoser at gmail.com (Fabiano Moser) Date: Sat, 25 Apr 2015 19:34:04 +0100 Subject: [amsat-bb] NEPAL Emergency - Amateur Radio Stations helping at earthquake zone Message-ID: Hello, Another important facet of amateur helping to maintain communications in emergency and public calamity. Here you can listen Mr. Amir Bazak 4X6TT from Israel looking for stations in India or Asia at 14.310MHz https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w4FVG8Hghac Recorded by Fabiano CT7ABD 73 Fabiano Moser CT7ABD From gus at 8p6sm.net Sat Apr 25 21:27:15 2015 From: gus at 8p6sm.net (Gus) Date: Sat, 25 Apr 2015 17:27:15 -0400 Subject: [amsat-bb] ANS Special Bulletin ANS-116.01 AMSAT-NA Opportunity for Rideshare to Geostationary Orbit In-Reply-To: <004301d07f61$9a9b5210$cfd1f630$@net> References: <004301d07f61$9a9b5210$cfd1f630$@net> Message-ID: <553C06B3.9000903@8p6sm.net> On 04/25/2015 10:10 AM, JoAnne Maenpaa wrote: > AMSAT has posted a photo of the GEO opportunity team with the Millennium > Aquila satellite at: http://www.amsat.org. > > Now THAT'S a cubesat to be proud of! Don't think I caught where they said the SSP would be? -- Gus 8P6SM The Easternmost Isle From rwmcgwier at gmail.com Sat Apr 25 22:20:19 2015 From: rwmcgwier at gmail.com (Robert McGwier) Date: Sat, 25 Apr 2015 18:20:19 -0400 Subject: [amsat-bb] ANS Special Bulletin ANS-116.01 AMSAT-NA Opportunity for Rideshare to Geostationary Orbit In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: We agree completely Stefan our trigger here is short and we are going to have to rely on the donated SDR from Rincon Research Corp and work we have already done in the past. We have twelve months until testing, then a year to perfect. Best 73s, Bob On Saturday, April 25, 2015, Stefan Wagener wrote: > Here is a link to the AMSAT-DL approach. Maybe an opportunity for new > synergies and cooperation between the two organizations especially on > frequencies, ground-station development etc. The more similarities the > better for the community in terms of access and cost for equipment etc. > (basic economies of scale) > > > http://www.amsat-dl.org/index.php/news-mainmenu-97/237-es-hail-2-satellite-amsat-payload > > 73, Stefan, VE4NSA > > On Sat, Apr 25, 2015 at 10:02 AM, Doug - k4GKJ > wrote: > > > This is great! Love the idea. I would only hope the bird can handle > > multiple qso's simultaneously..... Something like this will certainly > stay > > busy..... Especially for emergency operations..... > > A big 'thank you' to those involved here! > > > > Doug > > K4GKJ > > > > > > Doug Bennight - K4GKJ > > 528-5772 > > > > > > -------- Original message -------- > > From: JoAnne Maenpaa > > > Date: 04/25/2015 10:10 AM (GMT-05:00) > > To: AMSAT-BB at amsat.org > > Subject: [amsat-bb] ANS Special Bulletin ANS-116.01 AMSAT-NA Opportunity > > for > > Rideshare to Geostationary Orbit > > > > SB SAT @ AMSAT $ANS-116.01 > > ANS-116 AMSAT News Service Special Bulletin > > > > AMSAT News Service Bulletin 116.01 > > From AMSAT HQ KENSINGTON, MD. > > April 25, 2015 > > To All RADIO AMATEURS > > BID: $ANS-116.01 > > > > AMSAT-NA Opportunity for Rideshare to Geostationary Orbit > > > > AMSAT is excited to announce that we have accepted an opportunity to > > participate in a potential rideshare as a hosted payload on a > geostationary > > satellite planned for launch in 2017. An amateur radio payload, operating > > in > > the Amateur Satellite Service, will fly on a spacecraft which Millennium > > Space Systems (MSS) of El Segundo, CA is contracted to design, launch, > and > > operate for the US government based on their Aquila M8 Series Satellite > > Structure. > > > > A meeting to discuss this potential rideshare took place on April 13 at > > Millennium Space Systems that included Dr. Bob McGwier, N4HY; Franklin > > Antonio, N6NKF, co-founder of Qualcomm; Jerry Buxton, N0JY, AMSAT Vice > > President of Engineering and member of the board for AMSAT-NA; Dr. Tom > > Clark, K3IO, Director and President Emeritus of AMSAT-NA; Phil Karn, > KA9Q; > > and Michelle Thompson, W5NYV. > > > > Hosting the meeting for MSS were Stan Dubyn as founder and chairman of > MSS, > > Vince Deno as president of MSS, Jeff Ward, K8KA, of MSS as VP for Product > > Development, formerly with SSTL and University of Surrey Space Center, > and > > Ryan Lawrence of MSS as Project Manager on the spacecraft mission. > > Attending > > by telephone were Dr. Jonathan Black, Associate Research Director of Hume > > Center for Aerospace Systems and Associate Professor of Aerospace and > Ocean > > Engineering and Dr. Michael Parker, KT7D, founder of RINCON Research > Corp. > > > > Following the meeting, Dr. Bob McGwier, N4HY, Director of Research at the > > Hume Center for National Security and Technology of Virginia Tech, and > > former director and former VP Engineering of AMSAT, described this as an > > opportunity to go forward with "AMSAT-Eagle" which, in the 2006-2008 > > timeframe, evolved into a microwave payload to be flown to geostationary > > orbit as a hosted payload. It would have provided digital communications > to > > small terminals on the ground and a linear bent pipe transponder had it > > flown. This failed to go forward in part due to lack of an affordable > > flight > > opportunity. > > > > McGwier outlined the next steps toward developing this mission: > > > > 1) To organize an effort at Virginia Tech to make a firm proposal > > to MSS and its US government sponsor, and organize an effort > > to raise sufficient funds to pay for development of the mission. > > > > 2) Enable Dr. Jonathan Black to lead the construction project at > > Virginia Tech in the Space at VT Center. Sonya Rowe, KK4NLO, Project > > Manager at the Hume Center will be the project manager. > > > > 3) Work for development of a low-cost microwave ground station for > > amateur radio still needs to be determined. > > > > 4) Dr. Michael Parker, KT7D, will solicit the cooperation of the > > Rincon Research Corp. for development of the software radio > > technology for this payload. > > > > The AMSAT Board of Directors has accepted the invitation to participate > in > > this potential rideshare payload opportunity. AMSAT expects to be > involved > > in the development of the ground station and the payload RF development, > > and > > will serve as the amateur radio (hosted) payload operator once the > > satellite > > has been launched. > > > > McGwier summarized, "The launch is currently scheduled for 2017 and the > > payload must be delivered for testing and integration by Spring of 2016. > It > > is an ambitious schedule and all involved will have to gain and maintain > a > > serious level of commitment to that which they agree to undertake." AMSAT > > President, Barry Baines, WD4ASW, said, "The AMSAT leadership is excited > to > > fly a Phase-IV geostationary amateur satellite payload. This is an > evolving > > development as we collaborate with the VT Hume Center with a project that > > provides technical challenges to create a new amateur radio capability in > > space that will provide a variety of benefits not only for amateurs but > > also > > for emergency communications and STEM educational outreach." > > > > The transponder is expected to support a wide range of voice, digital, > and > > experimental advanced communications technologies. A decision is expected > > soon specifying the microwave uplink and downlink bands. > > > > Additional information on the Aquila M8 Series Satellite can be viewed > > on-line: > > http://www.millennium-space.com/ > > http://www.millennium-space.com/platforms#aquila > > > > AMSAT has posted a photo of the GEO opportunity team with the Millennium > > Aquila satellite at: http://www.amsat.org. > > > > [ANS thanks Bob McGwier, N4HY and AMSAT-NA for the above information] > > > > /EX > > > > > > _______________________________________________ > > Sent via AMSAT-BB at 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 > > _______________________________________________ > > Sent via AMSAT-BB at 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 > > > _______________________________________________ > Sent via AMSAT-BB at 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 > -- Bob McGwier Co-Founder and Technical Director, Federated Wireless, LLC Research Professor Virginia Tech Senior Member IEEE, Facebook: N4HYBob, ARS: N4HY Faculty Advisor Virginia Tech Amateur Radio Assn. (K4KDJ) From bill at hsmicrowave.com Sat Apr 25 22:42:26 2015 From: bill at hsmicrowave.com (Bill) Date: Sat, 25 Apr 2015 15:42:26 -0700 Subject: [amsat-bb] ANS Special Bulletin ANS-116.01 AMSAT-NA Opportunity for Rideshare to Geostationary Orbit In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: <553C1852.5080709@hsmicrowave.com> Hi Bob, Nice work to you and your team. Fingers are crossed. Question:- Any chance equipment and frequencies can be worked out to allow a satellite to satellite link to the upcoming Qatar Es?hail 2 geostationary satellite. Just thinking out loud not knowing the planned geostationary location. The news release didn't mention (unless I missed it) what size/volume might be available. Regards...Bill - N6GHz On 4/25/2015 3:20 PM, Robert McGwier wrote: > We agree completely Stefan our trigger here is short and we are going to > have to rely on the donated SDR from Rincon Research Corp and work we have > already done in the past. We have twelve months until testing, then a year > to perfect. > > Best 73s, > Bob > > > On Saturday, April 25, 2015, Stefan Wagener wrote: > >> Here is a link to the AMSAT-DL approach. Maybe an opportunity for new >> synergies and cooperation between the two organizations especially on >> frequencies, ground-station development etc. The more similarities the >> better for the community in terms of access and cost for equipment etc. >> (basic economies of scale) >> >> >> http://www.amsat-dl.org/index.php/news-mainmenu-97/237-es-hail-2-satellite-amsat-payload >> >> 73, Stefan, VE4NSA >> >> On Sat, Apr 25, 2015 at 10:02 AM, Doug - k4GKJ > > wrote: >> >>> This is great! Love the idea. I would only hope the bird can handle >>> multiple qso's simultaneously..... Something like this will certainly >> stay >>> busy..... Especially for emergency operations..... >>> A big 'thank you' to those involved here! >>> >>> Doug >>> K4GKJ >>> >>> >>> Doug Bennight - K4GKJ >>> 528-5772 >>> >>> >>> -------- Original message -------- >>> From: JoAnne Maenpaa > >>> Date: 04/25/2015 10:10 AM (GMT-05:00) >>> To: AMSAT-BB at amsat.org >>> Subject: [amsat-bb] ANS Special Bulletin ANS-116.01 AMSAT-NA Opportunity >>> for >>> Rideshare to Geostationary Orbit >>> >>> SB SAT @ AMSAT $ANS-116.01 >>> ANS-116 AMSAT News Service Special Bulletin >>> >>> AMSAT News Service Bulletin 116.01 >>> From AMSAT HQ KENSINGTON, MD. >>> April 25, 2015 >>> To All RADIO AMATEURS >>> BID: $ANS-116.01 >>> >>> AMSAT-NA Opportunity for Rideshare to Geostationary Orbit >>> >>> AMSAT is excited to announce that we have accepted an opportunity to >>> participate in a potential rideshare as a hosted payload on a >> geostationary >>> satellite planned for launch in 2017. An amateur radio payload, operating >>> in >>> the Amateur Satellite Service, will fly on a spacecraft which Millennium >>> Space Systems (MSS) of El Segundo, CA is contracted to design, launch, >> and >>> operate for the US government based on their Aquila M8 Series Satellite >>> Structure. >>> >>> A meeting to discuss this potential rideshare took place on April 13 at >>> Millennium Space Systems that included Dr. Bob McGwier, N4HY; Franklin >>> Antonio, N6NKF, co-founder of Qualcomm; Jerry Buxton, N0JY, AMSAT Vice >>> President of Engineering and member of the board for AMSAT-NA; Dr. Tom >>> Clark, K3IO, Director and President Emeritus of AMSAT-NA; Phil Karn, >> KA9Q; >>> and Michelle Thompson, W5NYV. >>> >>> Hosting the meeting for MSS were Stan Dubyn as founder and chairman of >> MSS, >>> Vince Deno as president of MSS, Jeff Ward, K8KA, of MSS as VP for Product >>> Development, formerly with SSTL and University of Surrey Space Center, >> and >>> Ryan Lawrence of MSS as Project Manager on the spacecraft mission. >>> Attending >>> by telephone were Dr. Jonathan Black, Associate Research Director of Hume >>> Center for Aerospace Systems and Associate Professor of Aerospace and >> Ocean >>> Engineering and Dr. Michael Parker, KT7D, founder of RINCON Research >> Corp. >>> Following the meeting, Dr. Bob McGwier, N4HY, Director of Research at the >>> Hume Center for National Security and Technology of Virginia Tech, and >>> former director and former VP Engineering of AMSAT, described this as an >>> opportunity to go forward with "AMSAT-Eagle" which, in the 2006-2008 >>> timeframe, evolved into a microwave payload to be flown to geostationary >>> orbit as a hosted payload. It would have provided digital communications >> to >>> small terminals on the ground and a linear bent pipe transponder had it >>> flown. This failed to go forward in part due to lack of an affordable >>> flight >>> opportunity. >>> >>> McGwier outlined the next steps toward developing this mission: >>> >>> 1) To organize an effort at Virginia Tech to make a firm proposal >>> to MSS and its US government sponsor, and organize an effort >>> to raise sufficient funds to pay for development of the mission. >>> >>> 2) Enable Dr. Jonathan Black to lead the construction project at >>> Virginia Tech in the Space at VT Center. Sonya Rowe, KK4NLO, Project >>> Manager at the Hume Center will be the project manager. >>> >>> 3) Work for development of a low-cost microwave ground station for >>> amateur radio still needs to be determined. >>> >>> 4) Dr. Michael Parker, KT7D, will solicit the cooperation of the >>> Rincon Research Corp. for development of the software radio >>> technology for this payload. >>> >>> The AMSAT Board of Directors has accepted the invitation to participate >> in >>> this potential rideshare payload opportunity. AMSAT expects to be >> involved >>> in the development of the ground station and the payload RF development, >>> and >>> will serve as the amateur radio (hosted) payload operator once the >>> satellite >>> has been launched. >>> >>> McGwier summarized, "The launch is currently scheduled for 2017 and the >>> payload must be delivered for testing and integration by Spring of 2016. >> It >>> is an ambitious schedule and all involved will have to gain and maintain >> a >>> serious level of commitment to that which they agree to undertake." AMSAT >>> President, Barry Baines, WD4ASW, said, "The AMSAT leadership is excited >> to >>> fly a Phase-IV geostationary amateur satellite payload. This is an >> evolving >>> development as we collaborate with the VT Hume Center with a project that >>> provides technical challenges to create a new amateur radio capability in >>> space that will provide a variety of benefits not only for amateurs but >>> also >>> for emergency communications and STEM educational outreach." >>> >>> The transponder is expected to support a wide range of voice, digital, >> and >>> experimental advanced communications technologies. A decision is expected >>> soon specifying the microwave uplink and downlink bands. >>> >>> Additional information on the Aquila M8 Series Satellite can be viewed >>> on-line: >>> http://www.millennium-space.com/ >>> http://www.millennium-space.com/platforms#aquila >>> >>> AMSAT has posted a photo of the GEO opportunity team with the Millennium >>> Aquila satellite at: http://www.amsat.org. >>> >>> [ANS thanks Bob McGwier, N4HY and AMSAT-NA for the above information] >>> >>> /EX >>> >>> >>> _______________________________________________ >>> Sent via AMSAT-BB at 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? 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Join now to support the amateur satellite program! >> Subscription settings: http://www.amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb >> > -- High Sierra Microwave Camino, CA 95709 (530) 409-9782 From mccardelm at gmail.com Sun Apr 26 01:17:59 2015 From: mccardelm at gmail.com (E.Mike McCardel) Date: Sat, 25 Apr 2015 21:17:59 -0400 Subject: [amsat-bb] ANS-116.02 AMSAT News Service Weekly Bulletins Message-ID: AMSAT NEWS SERVICE ANS-116.02 The AMSAT News Service bulletins are a free, weekly news and infor- mation service of AMSAT North America, The Radio Amateur Satellite Corporation. ANS publishes news related to Amateur Radio in Space including reports on the activities of a worldwide group of Amateur Radio operators who share an active interest in designing, building, launching and communicating through analog and digital Amateur Radio satellites. The news feed on http://www.amsat.org publishes news of Amateur Radio in Space as soon as our volunteers can post it. Please send any amateur satellite news or reports to: ans-editor at amsat.org. In this edition: * AMSAT-NA Opportunity for Rideshare to Geostationary Orbit * Nayif-1 CubeSat mission will have FUNcube transponder * Central States VHF Society Annual Conference, July 23 - 26 * Current and Upcoming Satellite Operations * AMSAT at the Dayton Hamvention - Third call for volunteers * Design The Next AMSAT Satellite! - Submission Deadline May 30 * ARISS News * Satellite Shorts From All Over SB SAT @ AMSAT $ANS-116.02 ANS-116.02 AMSAT News Service Weekly Bulletins AMSAT News Service Bulletin 116.02 >From AMSAT HQ KENSINGTON, MD. April 26, 2015 To All RADIO AMATEURS BID: $ANS-116.02 AMSAT-NA Opportunity for Rideshare to Geostationary Orbit AMSAT is excited to announce that we have accepted an opportunity to participate in a potential rideshare as a hosted payload on a geostationary satellite planned for launch in 2017. An amateur radio payload, operating in the Amateur Satellite Service, will fly on a spacecraft which Millennium Space Systems (MSS) of El Segundo, CA is contracted to design, launch, and operate for the US government based on their Aquila M8 Series Satellite Structure. A meeting to discuss this potential rideshare took place on April 13 at Millennium Space Systems that included Dr. Bob McGwier, N4HY; Franklin Antonio, N6NKF, co-founder of Qualcomm; Jerry Buxton, N0JY, AMSAT Vice President of Engineering and member of the board for AMSAT- NA; Dr. Tom Clark, K3IO, Director and President Emeritus of AMSAT-NA; Phil Karn,KA9Q; and Michelle Thompson, W5NYV. Hosting the meeting for MSS were Stan Dubyn as founder and chairman of MSS, Vince Deno as president of MSS, Jeff Ward, K8KA, of MSS as VP for Product Development, formerly with SSTL and University of Surrey Space Center, and Ryan Lawrence of MSS as Project Manager on the spacecraft mission. Attending by telephone were Dr. Jonathan Black, Associate Research Director of Hume Center for Aerospace Systems and Associate Professor of Aerospace and Ocean Engineering and Dr. Michael Parker, KT7D, founder of RINCON Research Corp. Following the meeting, Dr. Bob McGwier, N4HY, Director of Research at the Hume Center for National Security and Technology of Virginia Tech, and former director and former VP Engineering of AMSAT, described this as an opportunity to go forward with "AMSAT-Eagle" which, in the 2006-2008 timeframe, evolved into a microwave payload to be flown to geostationary orbit as a hosted payload. It would have provided digital communications to small terminals on the ground and a linear bent pipe transponder had it flown. This failed to go forward in part due to lack of an affordable flight opportunity. McGwier outlined the next steps toward developing this mission: 1) To organize an effort at Virginia Tech to make a firm proposal to MSS and its US government sponsor, and organize an effort to raise sufficient funds to pay for development of the mission. 2) Enable Dr. Jonathan Black to lead the construction project at Virginia Tech in the Space at VT Center. Sonya Rowe, KK4NLO, Project Manager at the Hume Center will be the project manager. 3) Work for development of a low-cost microwave ground station for amateur radio still needs to be determined. 4) Dr. Michael Parker, KT7D, will solicit the cooperation of the Rincon Research Corp. for development of the software radio technology for this payload. The AMSAT Board of Directors has accepted the invitation to participate in this potential rideshare payload opportunity. AMSAT expects to be involved in the development of the ground station and the payload RF development, and will serve as the amateur radio (hosted) payload operator once the satellite has been launched. McGwier summarized, "The launch is currently scheduled for 2017 and the payload must be delivered for testing and integration by Spring of 2016. It is an ambitious schedule and all involved will have to gain and maintain a serious level of commitment to that which they agree to undertake." AMSAT President, Barry Baines, WD4ASW, said, "The AMSAT leadership is excited to fly a Phase-IV geostationary amateur satellite payload. This is an evolving development as we collaborate with the VT Hume Center with a project that provides technical challenges to create a new amateur radio capability in space that will provide a variety of benefits not only for amateurs but also for emergency communications and STEM educational outreach." The transponder is expected to support a wide range of voice, digital, and experimental advanced communications technologies. A decision is expected soon specifying the microwave uplink and downlink bands. Additional information on the Aquila M8 Series Satellite can be viewed on-line: http://www.millennium-space.com/ http://www.millennium-space.com/platforms#aquila AMSAT has posted a photo of the GEO opportunity team with the Millennium Aquila satellite at: http://www.amsat.org. [ANS thanks Bob McGwier, N4HY and AMSAT-NA for the above information] --------------------------------------------------------------------- Nayif-1 CubeSat mission will have FUNcube transponder AMSAT-UK and AMSAT-NL are delighted to announce that a FUNcube communications package has been selected as a major payload for the Nayif-1 CubeSat mission. This mission is intended to provide Emirati students with a tool to design and test systems in space. It is being developed by the Emirates Institution for Advanced Science and Technology (EIAST) in partnership with American University of Sharjah (AUS). It is expected that this payload will provide a large amount of valuable environmental data from space together with a new, enhanced, UHF to VHF linear transponder. The AMSAT team will be working closely with the Emirati students, in collaboration with support partner, ISIS - Innovative Solutions In Space B.V. from the Netherlands, to develop this new system in time for the launch which is scheduled to take place towards the end of 2015. This exciting news was announced on April 25, 2015 during the Dutch "Interessedag Amateursatellieten" or "Satellite Interest Day" event in Apeldoorn. More information, with details of frequencies and planned operating schedules, will be made available as soon as possible. [ANS thanks AMSAT-UK for the above information] --------------------------------------------------------------------- Central States VHF Society Annual Conference, July 23 - 26 The Central States VHF Society Annual Conference for 2015 is being held in the Denver Colorado Metro area between Thursday July 23rd and Sunday July 26th. The local sponsor this year is Rocky Mountain Ham Radio. The convention site is the Denver Marriott Westminster; the venue is available for booking at the Society special conference rate of $109 per night. Please plan on booking your vacation around the conference as the special room rate is available from Monday July 20th through Wednesday July 29th. The conference will feature the traditional activities, Banquet, Luncheons and hospitality suites, technical programs, noise figure measurement, antenna range, Rover vehicle show and tell. Speaker for the Saturday evening banquet is Rick Roderick K5UR First Vice President of ARRL and an avid VHFer. There are a wide variety of activities available along the Front Range of Colorado and there will be an offering of a choice of side trips designed to entertain the entire family. Operating opportunities under consideration include operating from the Rocky Mountain Ham Radio remote base station in Pueblo, microwave operating from local mountain tops and the chance to score a microwave VUCC in a weekend! Just bring your own equipment! There will be introductory programs geared to newcomers to weak signal operation on the VHF+ bands that will be promoted locally and designed to encourage younger hams to get involved in DX'ing and contesting. Conference registration, as well as a link to the conference venue for bookings, is now available at http://2015.csvhfs.org/ Please visit the site if you need any other additional information [ANS thanks Doug K2AD for the above information] --------------------------------------------------------------------- Current and Upcoming Satellite Operations The following information is from the AMSAT "Upcoming Satellite Operations" page that is maintained by Paul Stoetzer N8HM. The following information was last updated April 25, 2015. The most current information can be viewed anytime by visiting http://www.amsat.org/?page_id=3921 Maritime Mobile - Captain Yuri Bodrov, UT1FG/MM, is heading north from the Panama Canal through the Caribbean Sea and Atlantic Ocean en route to the Port of Sept-?les in Quebec aboard the M/V Greenwing. He is active on all satellites as well as six meters and HF from open water grids. Track his progress on MarineTraffic. Note that Yuri operates half duplex, so do not attempt to call while he is talking. Arkansas (EM23/EM33) - Dave Swanson, KG5CCI, will be active on two passes of FO-29 (2038Z and 2222Z) and one pass of AO-7 (2059Z) from the EM22/EM23 line just north of Texarkana, AR on April 25, 2015. Cuba (FL11) - Pavel, CO7WT, is active on SO-50 from FL11 in eastern Cuba, mostly on evening passes during the week, and all day on weekends. Norway (KQ50) - Erling, LA4FPA, will be active from Vard?, Norway (KQ50ni) with an FT-847 and an Arrow Antenna April 25 - April 30, 2015. Florida / Dry Tortugas Islands (EL84) - Mike, WA0SPG, will be active on FO-29 and SO-50 as WA0SPG/4 from the Dry Tortugas (EL84) May 4 - May 6, 2015. QSL via home call. He will also be active on HF. See the March 2, 2015 edition of the OPDX Bulletin for more details (Thanks to John, K8YSE via the AMSAT-BB for this information). Scotland (IO76) - The Camb Hams will be active on all satellites from the Isle of Mull as GS3PYE/P May 15 - May 21, 2015. For more information, see http://dx.camb-hams.com/ Cayman Islands (EK99) - Bill, NZ5N, will be active from the Cayman Islands as ZF2EM on SO-50 May 20 - May 25, 2015. This is primarily an EME DXpedition and they will only be on SO-50 passes when the moon is not up. Guernsey (IN89) - Peter Goodhall, 2E0SQL, will be active from Guernsey (IN89) as 2U0SQL/P July 22 - July 28, 2015. He will likely be using an FT-817 as the uplink transmitter and a FUNcube Dongle with a laptop as the downlink receiver with an Arrow Antenna. Operation may be sporadic and/or by sked only as the primary purpose of the trip is for the IOTA contest. Please submit any additions or corrections to n8hm at arrl.net Satellite Schedule Notes AO-73 (FUNcube-1) - Currently in full time transponder mode until the evening of April 26, 2015 (UK time). AO-7 - Currently operating in Mode B while in sunlight. As of April 5, 2015, the satellite appears to be losing power upon entering eclipse several times per day and, by design, resets into Mode B when it powers up. Since it is entering eclipse several times per day, the 24 hour timer that switches the satellite into Mode A is reset and never has the opportunity to switch the satellite to Mode A. Note that in the past, the satellite has unexpectedly switched modes. This has often been observed to coincide with the presence of extremely strong signals in the passband. Pleae limit your uplink power to no more than 100 watts ERP. [ANS thanks AMSAT-NA for the above information] --------------------------------------------------------------------- AMSAT at the Dayton Hamvention - Third call for volunteers The Dayton Hamvention is less than four weeks away! Last year, we had 52 people assist with the AMSAT booth at Dayton. We've had a good response so far to our call for volunteers, but we could really use another 10-15 people. The interaction with AMSAT members, satellite operators, designers, and builders makes the whole experience a lot of fun. Meet or renew acquaintances, exchange operating tips, and find out what antennas, software and equipment other AMSAT members use. We currently expect all of the AMSAT senior officers and 5 of the 7 board members to be there too. The 2015 Hamvention is May 15-17. Would you consider helping AMSAT at Dayton this year? If you're an experienced operator, great! We can use you and your experience. If you've never operated a satellite before, but want to learn more, that's OK. We can use your help too. Whether you're available for only a couple of hours or if you can spend the entire weekend with us, your help would be greatly appreciated. Please send an e-mail to Steve, n9ip at amsat.org if you can help. Thank you! [ANS thanks Steve, N9IP, Dayton Team Leader, for the above information] --------------------------------------------------------------------- Design The Next AMSAT Satellite! - Submission Deadline May 30 At the 2014 AMSAT Space Symposium AMSAT Vice President - Engineering Jerry Buxton announced the plan for the next generation of AMSAT satellites. "The door is open for everyone, to submit their ideas. AMSAT Engineering has a long term strategy and this is the first step." The Engineering long term strategy includes the following goals * Advancement of amateur radio satellite technical and communications skills * Enhance international goodwill * Grow and sustain a skilled pool of amateur radio satellite engineers * Establish and maintain partnerships with educational institutions * Develop a means to use hardware common to all opportunities With respect to the last goal Jerry said "Within the bounds of the type of satellite it takes to achieve any of the various orbit opportunities, let's consider in those plans the possibility of developing a platform that can suit any and all orbits. Perhaps a modular CubeSat, using a common bus as we did in Fox-1, which gives great flexibility in building and flying different sizes and configurations of CubeSats with simple common-design hardware changes." Submissions should be thorough and contain the following information. The purpose of the proposal is not just in suggesting an idea; being an all-volunteer team AMSAT needs your help in carrying out the idea. Design Implementation - CubeSat platform Estimated timeline Cost - volunteer resources, commercial (COTS) units Launch - how does it get to orbit Strategy - how it fits into AMSAT's Engineering long term strategy As mentioned above the idea should be based on the CubeSat platform. This is the standard through which we will look for launches in the foreseeable future. In considering your proposal, Jerry encourages you to contact him, (n0jy at amsat.org using Subject: Design the Next AMSAT Satelleite), for more details on the criteria. A guidebook to the criteria is now available for download at http://tinyurl.com/ANS032-SatelliteGuide. In particular, if you plan to include a university as a partner to provide experiments or other support and you are not representing that university, please contact Jerry for assistance in working with our existing partners or establishing a new partnership. "Being amateur radio operators, it is easy for us to fall into a particular trap because of our history of communicating with other amateurs throughout the world" says Jerry. "Specifically, most people who are not already involved in the world of satellite technology are unaware of or simply overlook the provisions of the current ITAR and soon to be EAR export rules particularly with regard to deemed exports which requires governmental permission to discuss satellite projects with foreign nationals." While all amateurs are invited to submit ideas, U.S. amateurs must take particular care of they choose to become involved in a collaboration which includes individuals from other countries. It is permissible to receive ideas and proposals from outside the U.S., but it is not permitted for U.S. Persons to export or share design ideas with other countries unless they have taken the proper steps to insure compliance with ITAR and deemed export rules. Additionally, those wishing to work on proposals should use care in presenting themselves in their contacts. While the goal is for AMSAT to build and launch the satellite, it is not an AMSAT project until it is accepted by the AMSAT Board of Directors. It is acceptable to represent yourself as members of a project team that plans to submit a proposal to AMSAT for a future satellite project, as the AMSAT name is well known. "It is not our intention that ideas be submitted to AMSAT-NA which would be more appropriately handled by an AMSAT organization in a country where AMSAT is established. AMSAT-NA is seeking ideas from amateurs in North America and will certainly consider ideas from amateurs in countries which do not have an established AMSAT organization or relationships with an existing AMSAT organization." The deadline for submissions is May 30, 2015. After the submission date the ideas will be screened for completeness and then reviewed by a board consisting of the AMSAT Engineering Team, AMSAT Senior Officer and Board of Directors representatives, and aerospace industry members. The review board may modify or consolidate ideas and will consider which meet the criteria to become a project based on feasibility, cost, and the ability to bring value to the amateur satellite community. The review process is expected to be completed in September 2015. For those ideas selected to become a project which satisfy the requirements for an ELaNa launch, the idea authors will be asked to work with the AMSAT Engineering Team on an ELaNa proposal. The Engineering Team will then work on the details of execution for the selected project(s) and present a proposal to the AMSAT Board of Directors in October 2015 for final approval to begin work. Once approved, any ELaNa proposals will be submitted in November 2015 and the project(s) will move forward. Now is the time for YOU to begin working on the next AMSAT satellite! [ANS thanks AMSAT Engineering for the above information] --------------------------------------------------------------------- ARISS News + A Successful contact was made between East Coast Chapter Tuskegee Airmen, Inc., Youth In Aviation Program (ECCTAI YIAP) and Oxon Hill High School, Oxon Hill, Maryland, USA and Astronaut Samantha Cristoforetti IZ?UDF using Callsign NAISS. The contact began 2015-04- 24 16:41:27 UTC and lasted about nine and a half minutes. Contact was direct via K6DUE. ARISS Mentor was KA3HDO. Contact Audience was about 180-190 VIPs included two documented original Tuskegee Airmen and one WWII Navy Veteran. Over a dozen from the East Coast Chapter Tuskegee Airmen organization attended and wore Red Jackets commemorating the Tuskegee Airmen. The school live-streamed the event on their school newspaper website, and recorded 100+ views the day of the event. Indirect participants is confirmed and expected to increase when more are confirmed. The contact was streamed into all the Price Georges County, Maryland Schools. News organizations: WUSA9 (TV), WRC News4 (TV), Andrews Gazette(Newspaper), CTV Prince George's County News (TV-Local Cable), Prince George's County Public Schools Communication Office. 12 questions were asked and 11 were answered. The last question was barely discernable in the static. Upcoming ARISS Contact Schedule Double School Contact Sol Plaatje Primary School, Mahikeng, South Africa. and South Africa, and Scuola Secondaria di I Grado, Caprino Bergamasco, Italy The contact will be a telebridge via IK1SLD The ISS callsign is presently scheduled to be IR?ISS The scheduled astronaut is Samantha Cristoforetti IZ?UDF Contact is a go for: Sat 2015-05-02 14:34:27 UTC School Information Scuola Secondaria di I Grado: Caprino Bergamasco and its school are located atop of hills in between Bergamo and Lecco region. The school facility, recently built, serve the small community of 3000 people, it has pupils from age 3 to 14. Students from 11 to 14 have been involved in the ARISS activity, belonging to classes 1E, 2E, 2F and 3E. Sol Plaatje Primary School: It is a co-ed school having Gr.0-Gr.7. There are 1216 learners in the school, planet Earth and beyond is part of the curriculum and as a school they try to develop the learner's knowledge about space bodies and inculcate a love for the subject within the learners. Sol Plaatje Primary School participated on at the 2014 SAASTA Astronomy Quiz with a team - made by Ebenitha Esterhuizen, Kgotlholela Seagisa, Oratile Selatlhedi and Orefile Morule, prepared by the teacher Ms Micalla Lucas - and resulted the best among more than 1.700 schools. Upcoming Russian Contacts Ryazan, Russia, direct via TBD Contact is a go for Thu 2015-05-07 08:30 UTC The ISS callsign is presently scheduled to be RS?ISS The scheduled astronaut is Mikhail Korniyenko RN3BF Kursk, Russia, WWII veterans, direct via TBD Contact is a go for Sat 2015-05-09 08:20 UTC The ISS callsign is presently scheduled to be RS?ISS The scheduled astronaut is Gennady Padalka RN3DT >From 2015-05-11 to 2015-06-14, there will be no US Operational Segment (USOS) hams on board ISS. So any schools contacts during this period will be conducted by the ARISS Russia team. [ANS thanks ARISS, Charlie AJ9N and David AA4KN for the above information] ARISS passes along our condolences to the families of recent silent keys: Max IW1CNF who helped with many of the ARISS Italian telebridge contacts. Clive G3CWV who was very active in AMSAT [ANS thanks ARISS, Charlie AJ9N information] --------------------------------------------------------------------- Satellite Shorts From All Over + Videos of the presentations from The 2015 CubeSat Workshop held April 1 at the University of New South Wales (UNSW) are now available on YouTube. http://tinyurl.com/ANS116-CubesatVideos The presentation schedule and slide PDF's are at http://www.acser.unsw.edu.au/events/cubesat2015.html [ANS thanks AMSAT-UK for the above information] + March/April AMSAT Journal - in the Mail Members began receiving their AMSAT Journals in the mail this week. Keep an eye out for yours. Membership in AMSAT is required to receive the Journal. Annual membership is $44.00, Join today! http://tinyurl.com/ANS116-JoinAMSAT --------------------------------------------------------------------- /EX In addition to regular membership, AMSAT offers membership in the President's Club. Members of the President's Club, as sustaining donors to AMSAT Project Funds, will be eligible to receive addi- tional benefits. Application forms are available from the AMSAT Office. Primary and secondary school students are eligible for membership at one-half the standard yearly rate. Post-secondary school students enrolled in at least half time status shall be eligible for the stu- dent rate for a maximum of 6 post-secondary years in this status. Contact Martha at the AMSAT Office for additional student membership information. 73, This week's ANS Editor, EMike McCardel, KC8YLD kc8yld at amsat dot org From w9gb at icloud.com Sun Apr 26 00:42:23 2015 From: w9gb at icloud.com (Gregory Beat) Date: Sat, 25 Apr 2015 19:42:23 -0500 Subject: [amsat-bb] ANS Special Bulletin ANS-116.01 AMSAT-NA Opportunity for GEO Message-ID: Bill - Great idea. I had the same thought, but using NASA Goddard's LLCD (laser) that was space tested with LADEE mission in September/October 2013. Even if flight spares (2) were available, likely insufficient time to incorporate into both satellites. Greg, w9gb ------ > Hi Bob, > Nice work to you and your team. Fingers are crossed. > > Question:- Any chance equipment and frequencies can be worked out to > allow a satellite to satellite link to the upcoming Qatar Es?hail 2 > geostationary satellite. Just thinking out loud not knowing the planned > geostationary location. The news release didn't mention (unless I missed > it) what size/volume might be available. > > Regards...Bill - N6GHz From kk0sd at tnics.com Sun Apr 26 03:18:04 2015 From: kk0sd at tnics.com (Gary Mayfield) Date: Sat, 25 Apr 2015 22:18:04 -0500 Subject: [amsat-bb] ANS Special Bulletin ANS-116.01 AMSAT-NA Opportunity for Rideshare to Geostationary Orbit In-Reply-To: <004301d07f61$9a9b5210$cfd1f630$@net> References: <004301d07f61$9a9b5210$cfd1f630$@net> Message-ID: <06a101d07fcf$9c1fc530$d45f4f90$@com> Truly great news! Let me state again I am all for this! Is anyone just a tiny bit worried this might make QSOs too easy to remain fun? Again I am all for this! Just expressing a tiny concern. 73, Joe kk0sd -----Original Message----- From: AMSAT-BB [mailto:amsat-bb-bounces at amsat.org] On Behalf Of JoAnne Maenpaa Sent: Saturday, April 25, 2015 9:11 AM To: AMSAT-BB at amsat.org Subject: [amsat-bb] ANS Special Bulletin ANS-116.01 AMSAT-NA Opportunity for Rideshare to Geostationary Orbit SB SAT @ AMSAT $ANS-116.01 ANS-116 AMSAT News Service Special Bulletin AMSAT News Service Bulletin 116.01 >From AMSAT HQ KENSINGTON, MD. April 25, 2015 To All RADIO AMATEURS BID: $ANS-116.01 AMSAT-NA Opportunity for Rideshare to Geostationary Orbit AMSAT is excited to announce that we have accepted an opportunity to participate in a potential rideshare as a hosted payload on a geostationary satellite planned for launch in 2017. An amateur radio payload, operating in the Amateur Satellite Service, will fly on a spacecraft which Millennium Space Systems (MSS) of El Segundo, CA is contracted to design, launch, and operate for the US government based on their Aquila M8 Series Satellite Structure. A meeting to discuss this potential rideshare took place on April 13 at Millennium Space Systems that included Dr. Bob McGwier, N4HY; Franklin Antonio, N6NKF, co-founder of Qualcomm; Jerry Buxton, N0JY, AMSAT Vice President of Engineering and member of the board for AMSAT-NA; Dr. Tom Clark, K3IO, Director and President Emeritus of AMSAT-NA; Phil Karn, KA9Q; and Michelle Thompson, W5NYV. Hosting the meeting for MSS were Stan Dubyn as founder and chairman of MSS, Vince Deno as president of MSS, Jeff Ward, K8KA, of MSS as VP for Product Development, formerly with SSTL and University of Surrey Space Center, and Ryan Lawrence of MSS as Project Manager on the spacecraft mission. Attending by telephone were Dr. Jonathan Black, Associate Research Director of Hume Center for Aerospace Systems and Associate Professor of Aerospace and Ocean Engineering and Dr. Michael Parker, KT7D, founder of RINCON Research Corp. Following the meeting, Dr. Bob McGwier, N4HY, Director of Research at the Hume Center for National Security and Technology of Virginia Tech, and former director and former VP Engineering of AMSAT, described this as an opportunity to go forward with "AMSAT-Eagle" which, in the 2006-2008 timeframe, evolved into a microwave payload to be flown to geostationary orbit as a hosted payload. It would have provided digital communications to small terminals on the ground and a linear bent pipe transponder had it flown. This failed to go forward in part due to lack of an affordable flight opportunity. McGwier outlined the next steps toward developing this mission: 1) To organize an effort at Virginia Tech to make a firm proposal to MSS and its US government sponsor, and organize an effort to raise sufficient funds to pay for development of the mission. 2) Enable Dr. Jonathan Black to lead the construction project at Virginia Tech in the Space at VT Center. Sonya Rowe, KK4NLO, Project Manager at the Hume Center will be the project manager. 3) Work for development of a low-cost microwave ground station for amateur radio still needs to be determined. 4) Dr. Michael Parker, KT7D, will solicit the cooperation of the Rincon Research Corp. for development of the software radio technology for this payload. The AMSAT Board of Directors has accepted the invitation to participate in this potential rideshare payload opportunity. AMSAT expects to be involved in the development of the ground station and the payload RF development, and will serve as the amateur radio (hosted) payload operator once the satellite has been launched. McGwier summarized, "The launch is currently scheduled for 2017 and the payload must be delivered for testing and integration by Spring of 2016. It is an ambitious schedule and all involved will have to gain and maintain a serious level of commitment to that which they agree to undertake." AMSAT President, Barry Baines, WD4ASW, said, "The AMSAT leadership is excited to fly a Phase-IV geostationary amateur satellite payload. This is an evolving development as we collaborate with the VT Hume Center with a project that provides technical challenges to create a new amateur radio capability in space that will provide a variety of benefits not only for amateurs but also for emergency communications and STEM educational outreach." The transponder is expected to support a wide range of voice, digital, and experimental advanced communications technologies. A decision is expected soon specifying the microwave uplink and downlink bands. Additional information on the Aquila M8 Series Satellite can be viewed on-line: http://www.millennium-space.com/ http://www.millennium-space.com/platforms#aquila AMSAT has posted a photo of the GEO opportunity team with the Millennium Aquila satellite at: http://www.amsat.org. [ANS thanks Bob McGwier, N4HY and AMSAT-NA for the above information] /EX _______________________________________________ Sent via AMSAT-BB at 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 From n8hm at arrl.net Sun Apr 26 03:45:10 2015 From: n8hm at arrl.net (Paul Stoetzer) Date: Sat, 25 Apr 2015 23:45:10 -0400 Subject: [amsat-bb] ANS Special Bulletin ANS-116.01 AMSAT-NA Opportunity for Rideshare to Geostationary Orbit In-Reply-To: <06a101d07fcf$9c1fc530$d45f4f90$@com> References: <004301d07f61$9a9b5210$cfd1f630$@net> <06a101d07fcf$9c1fc530$d45f4f90$@com> Message-ID: Well, there is some truth to that. Minimal Doppler shift, no checking Keps, no running predictions to check mutual footprints with those you want to work. Just point your dish at the satellite and talk to the entire hemisphere! Of course, experimenting with setting up and optimizing your ground station will be a huge part of the fun. It's obviously a great thing for AMSAT and amateur radio in general and I very much look forward to it! 73, Paul, N8HM On Sat, Apr 25, 2015 at 11:18 PM, Gary Mayfield wrote: > Truly great news! > > Let me state again I am all for this! > > Is anyone just a tiny bit worried this might make QSOs too easy to remain > fun? > > Again I am all for this! Just expressing a tiny concern. > > 73, > Joe kk0sd > > -----Original Message----- > From: AMSAT-BB [mailto:amsat-bb-bounces at amsat.org] On Behalf Of JoAnne > Maenpaa > Sent: Saturday, April 25, 2015 9:11 AM > To: AMSAT-BB at amsat.org > Subject: [amsat-bb] ANS Special Bulletin ANS-116.01 AMSAT-NA Opportunity for > Rideshare to Geostationary Orbit > > SB SAT @ AMSAT $ANS-116.01 > ANS-116 AMSAT News Service Special Bulletin > > AMSAT News Service Bulletin 116.01 > From AMSAT HQ KENSINGTON, MD. > April 25, 2015 > To All RADIO AMATEURS > BID: $ANS-116.01 > > AMSAT-NA Opportunity for Rideshare to Geostationary Orbit > > AMSAT is excited to announce that we have accepted an opportunity to > participate in a potential rideshare as a hosted payload on a geostationary > satellite planned for launch in 2017. An amateur radio payload, operating in > the Amateur Satellite Service, will fly on a spacecraft which Millennium > Space Systems (MSS) of El Segundo, CA is contracted to design, launch, and > operate for the US government based on their Aquila M8 Series Satellite > Structure. > > A meeting to discuss this potential rideshare took place on April 13 at > Millennium Space Systems that included Dr. Bob McGwier, N4HY; Franklin > Antonio, N6NKF, co-founder of Qualcomm; Jerry Buxton, N0JY, AMSAT Vice > President of Engineering and member of the board for AMSAT-NA; Dr. Tom > Clark, K3IO, Director and President Emeritus of AMSAT-NA; Phil Karn, KA9Q; > and Michelle Thompson, W5NYV. > > Hosting the meeting for MSS were Stan Dubyn as founder and chairman of MSS, > Vince Deno as president of MSS, Jeff Ward, K8KA, of MSS as VP for Product > Development, formerly with SSTL and University of Surrey Space Center, and > Ryan Lawrence of MSS as Project Manager on the spacecraft mission. Attending > by telephone were Dr. Jonathan Black, Associate Research Director of Hume > Center for Aerospace Systems and Associate Professor of Aerospace and Ocean > Engineering and Dr. Michael Parker, KT7D, founder of RINCON Research Corp. > > Following the meeting, Dr. Bob McGwier, N4HY, Director of Research at the > Hume Center for National Security and Technology of Virginia Tech, and > former director and former VP Engineering of AMSAT, described this as an > opportunity to go forward with "AMSAT-Eagle" which, in the 2006-2008 > timeframe, evolved into a microwave payload to be flown to geostationary > orbit as a hosted payload. It would have provided digital communications to > small terminals on the ground and a linear bent pipe transponder had it > flown. This failed to go forward in part due to lack of an affordable flight > opportunity. > > McGwier outlined the next steps toward developing this mission: > > 1) To organize an effort at Virginia Tech to make a firm proposal > to MSS and its US government sponsor, and organize an effort > to raise sufficient funds to pay for development of the mission. > > 2) Enable Dr. Jonathan Black to lead the construction project at > Virginia Tech in the Space at VT Center. Sonya Rowe, KK4NLO, Project > Manager at the Hume Center will be the project manager. > > 3) Work for development of a low-cost microwave ground station for > amateur radio still needs to be determined. > > 4) Dr. Michael Parker, KT7D, will solicit the cooperation of the > Rincon Research Corp. for development of the software radio > technology for this payload. > > The AMSAT Board of Directors has accepted the invitation to participate in > this potential rideshare payload opportunity. AMSAT expects to be involved > in the development of the ground station and the payload RF development, and > will serve as the amateur radio (hosted) payload operator once the satellite > has been launched. > > McGwier summarized, "The launch is currently scheduled for 2017 and the > payload must be delivered for testing and integration by Spring of 2016. It > is an ambitious schedule and all involved will have to gain and maintain a > serious level of commitment to that which they agree to undertake." AMSAT > President, Barry Baines, WD4ASW, said, "The AMSAT leadership is excited to > fly a Phase-IV geostationary amateur satellite payload. This is an evolving > development as we collaborate with the VT Hume Center with a project that > provides technical challenges to create a new amateur radio capability in > space that will provide a variety of benefits not only for amateurs but also > for emergency communications and STEM educational outreach." > > The transponder is expected to support a wide range of voice, digital, and > experimental advanced communications technologies. A decision is expected > soon specifying the microwave uplink and downlink bands. > > Additional information on the Aquila M8 Series Satellite can be viewed > on-line: > http://www.millennium-space.com/ > http://www.millennium-space.com/platforms#aquila > > AMSAT has posted a photo of the GEO opportunity team with the Millennium > Aquila satellite at: http://www.amsat.org. > > [ANS thanks Bob McGwier, N4HY and AMSAT-NA for the above information] > > /EX > > > _______________________________________________ > Sent via AMSAT-BB at 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 > > > _______________________________________________ > Sent via AMSAT-BB at 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 From amsat at n0jy.org Sun Apr 26 06:43:53 2015 From: amsat at n0jy.org (Jerry Buxton) Date: Sat, 25 Apr 2015 23:43:53 -0700 Subject: [amsat-bb] ANS Special Bulletin ANS-116.01 AMSAT-NA Opportunity for Rideshare to Geostationary Orbit In-Reply-To: References: <004301d07f61$9a9b5210$cfd1f630$@net> <06a101d07fcf$9c1fc530$d45f4f90$@com> Message-ID: <553C8929.3070704@n0jy.org> On 4/25/2015 20:45, Paul Stoetzer wrote: > Well, there is some truth to that. Minimal Doppler shift, no checking > Keps, no running predictions to check mutual footprints with those you > want to work. Just point your dish at the satellite and talk to the > entire hemisphere! Of course, experimenting with setting up and > optimizing your ground station will be a huge part of the fun. > Yes, the experimenting will be a highlight of this! With SDR capability the possibilities are wide, from digital voice to video to data like documents or photos, why not C4FM and even old fashioned analog. Schools can talk to schools, learning about satellites and on analog the delay to geo and back which is a hoot and a great way to learn to speak without distraction (all of the AO-10/13/40 crowd remember that), and don't forget the experimenting on the ground for smaller more portable stations - emergency communications will be a good customer for this and designing a portable station to go into an affected area for quick setup and reliable communications would be outstanding. Everyone can play however you like, in good old ham radio fashion! And importantly, think beyond North America. Unlike a geo TV satellite or something, this will cover all of North, Central AND South America. Lots of opportunities to work with hams all over Region 2! But we will continue pursuing other opportunities which include LEO or even HEO transponders and such so don't forget about those - you can still keep in shape so you don't get rusty on your Doppler tuning and satellite tracking skills not to mention the STEM education we fly on CubeSats. :-) I just finished up at the CubeSat Developer's Workshop here at Cal Poly tonight, and there are many opportunities for us to continue to partner on educational outreach missions that are also amateur radio satellites for the world to use. Jerry N0JY From gus at 8p6sm.net Sun Apr 26 17:03:18 2015 From: gus at 8p6sm.net (Gus) Date: Sun, 26 Apr 2015 13:03:18 -0400 Subject: [amsat-bb] ANS Special Bulletin ANS-116.01 AMSAT-NA Opportunity for Rideshare to Geostationary Orbit In-Reply-To: References: <004301d07f61$9a9b5210$cfd1f630$@net> <06a101d07fcf$9c1fc530$d45f4f90$@com> Message-ID: <553D1A56.5050407@8p6sm.net> On 04/25/2015 11:45 PM, Paul Stoetzer wrote: > Well, there is some truth to that. Minimal Doppler shift, no checking > Keps, no running predictions to check mutual footprints with those you > want to work. Just point your dish at the satellite and talk to the > entire hemisphere! > Hmmm. Would the ISS be able to use it to extend school contacts? I mean, any school in the footprint would not need to use a telebridge, and the contact could begin as soon as ISS entered the footprint and last until it exited. Or more correctly, for the entire time the two coverage circles overlapped, unless my brain is misfiring. The question is, i) would the ISS be able to carry a suitable transceiver and antenna? And ii) would it be able to point/aim said antenna? -- Gus 8P6SM The Easternmost Isle From amsat at n0jy.org Sun Apr 26 17:22:26 2015 From: amsat at n0jy.org (Jerry Buxton) Date: Sun, 26 Apr 2015 10:22:26 -0700 Subject: [amsat-bb] ANS Special Bulletin ANS-116.01 AMSAT-NA Opportunity for Rideshare to Geostationary Orbit In-Reply-To: <553D1A56.5050407@8p6sm.net> Message-ID: Hi Gus, That idea was brought to the table in or discussions. There are lots of hoops to getting equipment to ISS, so it may not happen soon if it can be done at all. Anyway it's certainly up for consideration! Jerry N0JY On Apr 26, 2015 10:03 AM, Gus wrote: > > On 04/25/2015 11:45 PM, Paul Stoetzer wrote: > > Well, there is some truth to that. Minimal Doppler shift, no checking > > Keps, no running predictions to check mutual footprints with those you > > want to work. Just point your dish at the satellite and talk to the > > entire hemisphere! > > > > Hmmm.? Would the ISS be able to use it to extend school contacts?? I > mean, any school in the footprint would not need to use a telebridge, > and the contact could begin as soon as ISS entered the footprint and > last until it exited.? Or more correctly, for the entire time the two > coverage circles overlapped, unless my brain is misfiring.? The question > is, i) would the ISS be able to carry a suitable transceiver and > antenna? And ii) would it be able to point/aim said antenna? > > -- > Gus 8P6SM > The Easternmost Isle > > _______________________________________________ > Sent via AMSAT-BB at 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 > From rwmcgwier at gmail.com Sun Apr 26 17:59:40 2015 From: rwmcgwier at gmail.com (Robert McGwier) Date: Sun, 26 Apr 2015 13:59:40 -0400 Subject: [amsat-bb] The League publicizes Message-ID: http://www.arrl.org/news/amsat-amateur-radio-payload-could-share-space-on-geostationary-satellite -- Bob McGwier Co-Founder and Technical Director, Federated Wireless, LLC Research Professor Virginia Tech Senior Member IEEE, Facebook: N4HYBob, ARS: N4HY Faculty Advisor Virginia Tech Amateur Radio Assn. (K4KDJ) From rwmcgwier at gmail.com Sun Apr 26 18:09:02 2015 From: rwmcgwier at gmail.com (Robert McGwier) Date: Sun, 26 Apr 2015 14:09:02 -0400 Subject: [amsat-bb] ANS Special Bulletin ANS-116.01 AMSAT-NA Opportunity for Rideshare to Geostationary Orbit In-Reply-To: <553C1852.5080709@hsmicrowave.com> References: <553C1852.5080709@hsmicrowave.com> Message-ID: The answer is almost surely no because we will not be able to easily steer the interlink antennas and close the link. Much more likely is a common ground station link. This is TBD after we know we can make the minimum of paying for the launch and get the SDR in "testable" but not final form. On the latter we have just under two years from now, on the former we have one year. AMSAT-NA and VT will work this out. We are not overwhelmed by this prospect but we are being cautious in our public statements even as we clearly understand the excitement and joy and clamor for information. Welcome to the new situation. We've found access to launches where we are going to have to keep our mouths shut and our eyes open and our powder dry. I am expecting that soon enough we will be doing things like saying "We have acquired a launch for XXX and ooops, by the way, here are the TLE". It is not ideal, but better than the zero significant launches since 1991! Bob On Sat, Apr 25, 2015 at 6:42 PM, Bill wrote: > Hi Bob, > > Nice work to you and your team. Fingers are crossed. > > Question:- Any chance equipment and frequencies can be worked out to allow > a satellite to satellite link to the upcoming Qatar Es?hail 2 geostationary > satellite. Just thinking out loud not knowing the planned geostationary > location. The news release didn't mention (unless I missed it) what > size/volume might be available. > > Regards...Bill - N6GHz > > On 4/25/2015 3:20 PM, Robert McGwier wrote: > >> We agree completely Stefan our trigger here is short and we are going to >> have to rely on the donated SDR from Rincon Research Corp and work we have >> already done in the past. We have twelve months until testing, then a year >> to perfect. >> >> Best 73s, >> Bob >> >> >> On Saturday, April 25, 2015, Stefan Wagener wrote: >> >> Here is a link to the AMSAT-DL approach. Maybe an opportunity for new >>> synergies and cooperation between the two organizations especially on >>> frequencies, ground-station development etc. The more similarities the >>> better for the community in terms of access and cost for equipment etc. >>> (basic economies of scale) >>> >>> >>> >>> http://www.amsat-dl.org/index.php/news-mainmenu-97/237-es-hail-2-satellite-amsat-payload >>> >>> 73, Stefan, VE4NSA >>> >>> On Sat, Apr 25, 2015 at 10:02 AM, Doug - k4GKJ >> > wrote: >>> >>> This is great! Love the idea. I would only hope the bird can handle >>>> multiple qso's simultaneously..... Something like this will certainly >>>> >>> stay >>> >>>> busy..... Especially for emergency operations..... >>>> A big 'thank you' to those involved here! >>>> >>>> Doug >>>> K4GKJ >>>> >>>> >>>> Doug Bennight - K4GKJ >>>> 528-5772 >>>> >>>> >>>> -------- Original message -------- >>>> From: JoAnne Maenpaa > >>>> Date: 04/25/2015 10:10 AM (GMT-05:00) >>>> To: AMSAT-BB at amsat.org >>>> Subject: [amsat-bb] ANS Special Bulletin ANS-116.01 AMSAT-NA Opportunity >>>> for >>>> Rideshare to Geostationary Orbit >>>> >>>> SB SAT @ AMSAT $ANS-116.01 >>>> ANS-116 AMSAT News Service Special Bulletin >>>> >>>> AMSAT News Service Bulletin 116.01 >>>> From AMSAT HQ KENSINGTON, MD. >>>> April 25, 2015 >>>> To All RADIO AMATEURS >>>> BID: $ANS-116.01 >>>> >>>> AMSAT-NA Opportunity for Rideshare to Geostationary Orbit >>>> >>>> AMSAT is excited to announce that we have accepted an opportunity to >>>> participate in a potential rideshare as a hosted payload on a >>>> >>> geostationary >>> >>>> satellite planned for launch in 2017. An amateur radio payload, >>>> operating >>>> in >>>> the Amateur Satellite Service, will fly on a spacecraft which Millennium >>>> Space Systems (MSS) of El Segundo, CA is contracted to design, launch, >>>> >>> and >>> >>>> operate for the US government based on their Aquila M8 Series Satellite >>>> Structure. >>>> >>>> A meeting to discuss this potential rideshare took place on April 13 at >>>> Millennium Space Systems that included Dr. Bob McGwier, N4HY; Franklin >>>> Antonio, N6NKF, co-founder of Qualcomm; Jerry Buxton, N0JY, AMSAT Vice >>>> President of Engineering and member of the board for AMSAT-NA; Dr. Tom >>>> Clark, K3IO, Director and President Emeritus of AMSAT-NA; Phil Karn, >>>> >>> KA9Q; >>> >>>> and Michelle Thompson, W5NYV. >>>> >>>> Hosting the meeting for MSS were Stan Dubyn as founder and chairman of >>>> >>> MSS, >>> >>>> Vince Deno as president of MSS, Jeff Ward, K8KA, of MSS as VP for >>>> Product >>>> Development, formerly with SSTL and University of Surrey Space Center, >>>> >>> and >>> >>>> Ryan Lawrence of MSS as Project Manager on the spacecraft mission. >>>> Attending >>>> by telephone were Dr. Jonathan Black, Associate Research Director of >>>> Hume >>>> Center for Aerospace Systems and Associate Professor of Aerospace and >>>> >>> Ocean >>> >>>> Engineering and Dr. Michael Parker, KT7D, founder of RINCON Research >>>> >>> Corp. >>> >>>> Following the meeting, Dr. Bob McGwier, N4HY, Director of Research at >>>> the >>>> Hume Center for National Security and Technology of Virginia Tech, and >>>> former director and former VP Engineering of AMSAT, described this as an >>>> opportunity to go forward with "AMSAT-Eagle" which, in the 2006-2008 >>>> timeframe, evolved into a microwave payload to be flown to geostationary >>>> orbit as a hosted payload. It would have provided digital communications >>>> >>> to >>> >>>> small terminals on the ground and a linear bent pipe transponder had it >>>> flown. This failed to go forward in part due to lack of an affordable >>>> flight >>>> opportunity. >>>> >>>> McGwier outlined the next steps toward developing this mission: >>>> >>>> 1) To organize an effort at Virginia Tech to make a firm proposal >>>> to MSS and its US government sponsor, and organize an effort >>>> to raise sufficient funds to pay for development of the mission. >>>> >>>> 2) Enable Dr. Jonathan Black to lead the construction project at >>>> Virginia Tech in the Space at VT Center. Sonya Rowe, KK4NLO, Project >>>> Manager at the Hume Center will be the project manager. >>>> >>>> 3) Work for development of a low-cost microwave ground station for >>>> amateur radio still needs to be determined. >>>> >>>> 4) Dr. Michael Parker, KT7D, will solicit the cooperation of the >>>> Rincon Research Corp. for development of the software radio >>>> technology for this payload. >>>> >>>> The AMSAT Board of Directors has accepted the invitation to participate >>>> >>> in >>> >>>> this potential rideshare payload opportunity. AMSAT expects to be >>>> >>> involved >>> >>>> in the development of the ground station and the payload RF development, >>>> and >>>> will serve as the amateur radio (hosted) payload operator once the >>>> satellite >>>> has been launched. >>>> >>>> McGwier summarized, "The launch is currently scheduled for 2017 and the >>>> payload must be delivered for testing and integration by Spring of 2016. >>>> >>> It >>> >>>> is an ambitious schedule and all involved will have to gain and maintain >>>> >>> a >>> >>>> serious level of commitment to that which they agree to undertake." >>>> AMSAT >>>> President, Barry Baines, WD4ASW, said, "The AMSAT leadership is excited >>>> >>> to >>> >>>> fly a Phase-IV geostationary amateur satellite payload. This is an >>>> >>> evolving >>> >>>> development as we collaborate with the VT Hume Center with a project >>>> that >>>> provides technical challenges to create a new amateur radio capability >>>> in >>>> space that will provide a variety of benefits not only for amateurs but >>>> also >>>> for emergency communications and STEM educational outreach." >>>> >>>> The transponder is expected to support a wide range of voice, digital, >>>> >>> and >>> >>>> experimental advanced communications technologies. A decision is >>>> expected >>>> soon specifying the microwave uplink and downlink bands. >>>> >>>> Additional information on the Aquila M8 Series Satellite can be viewed >>>> on-line: >>>> http://www.millennium-space.com/ >>>> http://www.millennium-space.com/platforms#aquila >>>> >>>> AMSAT has posted a photo of the GEO opportunity team with the Millennium >>>> Aquila satellite at: http://www.amsat.org. >>>> >>>> [ANS thanks Bob McGwier, N4HY and AMSAT-NA for the above information] >>>> >>>> /EX >>>> >>>> >>>> _______________________________________________ >>>> Sent via AMSAT-BB at 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 >>>> _______________________________________________ >>>> Sent via AMSAT-BB at 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 >>>> >>>> _______________________________________________ >>> Sent via AMSAT-BB at 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 >>> >>> >> > -- > High Sierra Microwave > Camino, CA 95709 > (530) 409-9782 > > > _______________________________________________ > Sent via AMSAT-BB at 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 > -- Bob McGwier Co-Founder and Technical Director, Federated Wireless, LLC Research Professor Virginia Tech Senior Member IEEE, Facebook: N4HYBob, ARS: N4HY Faculty Advisor Virginia Tech Amateur Radio Assn. (K4KDJ) From rwmcgwier at gmail.com Sun Apr 26 18:13:51 2015 From: rwmcgwier at gmail.com (Robert McGwier) Date: Sun, 26 Apr 2015 14:13:51 -0400 Subject: [amsat-bb] ANS Special Bulletin ANS-116.01 AMSAT-NA Opportunity for Rideshare to Geostationary Orbit In-Reply-To: <553C8929.3070704@n0jy.org> References: <004301d07f61$9a9b5210$cfd1f630$@net> <06a101d07fcf$9c1fc530$d45f4f90$@com> <553C8929.3070704@n0jy.org> Message-ID: Too achieve the vision we had for EMCOM, the ground terminal will almost certainly have to support C4FM so as to support long haul back haul of EMCOM from the P25 devices in the impacted disaster area. I am patient. I view this launch as an experiment where the Americas get a facility DIRT CHEAP that no one has provided and if we play our cards ride, this awesome but possibly suboptimal to perfection opportunity will lead to a nearly perfect opportunity. Michelle has been rabble rousing for this for some time. She's right and glad you mentioned it. We need a volunteer to work on C4FM code to make this happen and a GREAT thing for AMSAT to do which will benefit ALL of amateur radio and beyond. Bob N4HY On Sun, Apr 26, 2015 at 2:43 AM, Jerry Buxton wrote: > On 4/25/2015 20:45, Paul Stoetzer wrote: > >> Well, there is some truth to that. Minimal Doppler shift, no checking >> Keps, no running predictions to check mutual footprints with those you >> want to work. Just point your dish at the satellite and talk to the >> entire hemisphere! Of course, experimenting with setting up and >> optimizing your ground station will be a huge part of the fun. >> >> Yes, the experimenting will be a highlight of this! With SDR capability > the possibilities are wide, from digital voice to video to data like > documents or photos, why not C4FM and even old fashioned analog. Schools > can talk to schools, learning about satellites and on analog the delay to > geo and back which is a hoot and a great way to learn to speak without > distraction (all of the AO-10/13/40 crowd remember that), and don't forget > the experimenting on the ground for smaller more portable stations - > emergency communications will be a good customer for this and designing a > portable station to go into an affected area for quick setup and reliable > communications would be outstanding. Everyone can play however you like, > in good old ham radio fashion! > And importantly, think beyond North America. Unlike a geo TV satellite or > something, this will cover all of North, Central AND South America. Lots > of opportunities to work with hams all over Region 2! > > But we will continue pursuing other opportunities which include LEO or > even HEO transponders and such so don't forget about those - you can still > keep in shape so you don't get rusty on your Doppler tuning and satellite > tracking skills not to mention the STEM education we fly on CubeSats. :-) > > I just finished up at the CubeSat Developer's Workshop here at Cal Poly > tonight, and there are many opportunities for us to continue to partner on > educational outreach missions that are also amateur radio satellites for > the world to use. > > Jerry > N0JY > > > _______________________________________________ > Sent via AMSAT-BB at 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 > -- Bob McGwier Co-Founder and Technical Director, Federated Wireless, LLC Research Professor Virginia Tech Senior Member IEEE, Facebook: N4HYBob, ARS: N4HY Faculty Advisor Virginia Tech Amateur Radio Assn. (K4KDJ) From rwmcgwier at gmail.com Sun Apr 26 18:15:12 2015 From: rwmcgwier at gmail.com (Robert McGwier) Date: Sun, 26 Apr 2015 14:15:12 -0400 Subject: [amsat-bb] ANS Special Bulletin ANS-116.01 AMSAT-NA Opportunity for Rideshare to Geostationary Orbit In-Reply-To: <553D1A56.5050407@8p6sm.net> References: <004301d07f61$9a9b5210$cfd1f630$@net> <06a101d07fcf$9c1fc530$d45f4f90$@com> <553D1A56.5050407@8p6sm.net> Message-ID: Yes, but we will have to have a tracking antenna flown and mounted on the truss. When you find the millions to get beyond manned space flight hurdles, I would LOVE to do it. Bob On Sun, Apr 26, 2015 at 1:03 PM, Gus wrote: > On 04/25/2015 11:45 PM, Paul Stoetzer wrote: > >> Well, there is some truth to that. Minimal Doppler shift, no checking >> Keps, no running predictions to check mutual footprints with those you >> want to work. Just point your dish at the satellite and talk to the >> entire hemisphere! >> >> > Hmmm. Would the ISS be able to use it to extend school contacts? I mean, > any school in the footprint would not need to use a telebridge, and the > contact could begin as soon as ISS entered the footprint and last until it > exited. Or more correctly, for the entire time the two coverage circles > overlapped, unless my brain is misfiring. The question is, i) would the > ISS be able to carry a suitable transceiver and antenna? And ii) would it > be able to point/aim said antenna? > > -- > Gus 8P6SM > The Easternmost Isle > > _______________________________________________ > Sent via AMSAT-BB at 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 > -- Bob McGwier Co-Founder and Technical Director, Federated Wireless, LLC Research Professor Virginia Tech Senior Member IEEE, Facebook: N4HYBob, ARS: N4HY Faculty Advisor Virginia Tech Amateur Radio Assn. (K4KDJ) From wa4hfn at comcast.net Sun Apr 26 19:51:26 2015 From: wa4hfn at comcast.net (wa4hfn at comcast.net) Date: Sun, 26 Apr 2015 19:51:26 +0000 (UTC) Subject: [amsat-bb] Grid Master Award # 3 In-Reply-To: <1474374036.12746496.1430077282671.JavaMail.zimbra@comcast.net> Message-ID: <2140005619.12750380.1430077886026.JavaMail.zimbra@comcast.net> Congratulations to WA4NVM Rick for working and confirming all 488 US grids GRID MASTER AWARD #3 4-26-2015 Good job Rick WA4HFN em55 Damon see our awards at www.starcommgroup.org nvm From mikesprenger at gmail.com Sun Apr 26 20:38:08 2015 From: mikesprenger at gmail.com (Mike Sprenger) Date: Sun, 26 Apr 2015 16:38:08 -0400 Subject: [amsat-bb] ANS Special Bulletin ANS-116.01 AMSAT-NA Opportunity for Rideshare to Geostationary Orbit In-Reply-To: References: <004301d07f61$9a9b5210$cfd1f630$@net> <06a101d07fcf$9c1fc530$d45f4f90$@com> <553D1A56.5050407@8p6sm.net> Message-ID: Bob, A hearty thank you to you and all the folks sitting around the table on April 13, 2015 contemplating possibilities how to fast forward our Amateur Radio Satellite capabilities by leaps and bounds. The FOX program has been looking great, this is more in the unbelievable category (but we can certainly work under these conditions...). On the note of Radio Scouting / K2BSA - National Jamboree (as one of the staff at that event) ...We sure kept the birds we had available busy at the K2BSA Boy Scouts of America Jamboree in July of 2013 in West Virginia where we had more than 25,000 Scouts in attendance, and couple thousand visit our K2BSA operation in one way or another probably more. I'm not sure if this satellite will fly before the July 2017 National Scouting Jamboree, but it would be great if we could showcase it, that would be an outstanding opportunity. Else, the World Jamboree happens in Summer 2019 at the same location I believe. For annual Radio Scouting: Imagine the impact for JOTA, Jamboree on the Air, where we know lots of Scouts eventually become Amateur Radio Operators, because when we do Radio Scouting events, we find lots of folks say, I started my interest in radio in Scouting. Just dreaming, Thanks for giving us the opportunity to dream, and see what comes to fruition. Mike W4UOO P.S. I knew I needed to hang on to that Primestar dish from AO-40 for the eventual possibilities, here we are... On Sun, Apr 26, 2015 at 2:15 PM, Robert McGwier wrote: > Yes, but we will have to have a tracking antenna flown and mounted on the > truss. When you find the millions to get beyond manned space flight > hurdles, I would LOVE to do it. > > Bob > > > On Sun, Apr 26, 2015 at 1:03 PM, Gus wrote: > > > On 04/25/2015 11:45 PM, Paul Stoetzer wrote: > > > >> Well, there is some truth to that. Minimal Doppler shift, no checking > >> Keps, no running predictions to check mutual footprints with those you > >> want to work. Just point your dish at the satellite and talk to the > >> entire hemisphere! > >> > >> > > Hmmm. Would the ISS be able to use it to extend school contacts? I > mean, > > any school in the footprint would not need to use a telebridge, and the > > contact could begin as soon as ISS entered the footprint and last until > it > > exited. Or more correctly, for the entire time the two coverage circles > > overlapped, unless my brain is misfiring. The question is, i) would the > > ISS be able to carry a suitable transceiver and antenna? And ii) would it > > be able to point/aim said antenna? > > > > -- > > Gus 8P6SM > > The Easternmost Isle > > > > _______________________________________________ > > Sent via AMSAT-BB at 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 > > > > > > -- > Bob McGwier > Co-Founder and Technical Director, Federated Wireless, LLC > Research Professor Virginia Tech > Senior Member IEEE, Facebook: N4HYBob, ARS: N4HY > Faculty Advisor Virginia Tech Amateur Radio Assn. (K4KDJ) > _______________________________________________ > Sent via AMSAT-BB at 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 > -- Thanks, Mike Sprenger (37.9167N 81.1244W is the Summit) From wa4hfn at comcast.net Sun Apr 26 23:41:28 2015 From: wa4hfn at comcast.net (wa4hfn at comcast.net) Date: Sun, 26 Apr 2015 23:41:28 +0000 (UTC) Subject: [amsat-bb] 5 in em55 award In-Reply-To: <1555321643.12870450.1430091567079.JavaMail.zimbra@comcast.net> Message-ID: <2087995614.12870968.1430091688171.JavaMail.zimbra@comcast.net> Congratulations to WF7L Jeff for 5 in EM55 award # 58 Thanks and good job Justin See all the Star Comm awards at www.starcommgroup.org Damon WA4HFN em55 From dquagliana at aol.com Sun Apr 26 23:52:15 2015 From: dquagliana at aol.com (Douglas Quagliana) Date: Sun, 26 Apr 2015 18:52:15 -0500 Subject: [amsat-bb] ANS Special Bulletin ANS-116.01 AMSAT-NA Opportunity for Rideshare to Geostationary Orbit In-Reply-To: <004301d07f61$9a9b5210$cfd1f630$@net> References: <004301d07f61$9a9b5210$cfd1f630$@net> Message-ID: <553D7A2F.2010608@aol.com> On 4/25/2015 9:10 AM, JoAnne Maenpaa wrote: > AMSAT is excited to announce that we have accepted an opportunity to > participate in a potential rideshare as a hosted payload on a geostationary > satellite planned for launch in 2017. All, This is excellent news. Do we have an official name for this yet? Will it be Project Golf (that is, the next one after Fox?) or Phase IV-A (our first Phase IV satellite), or Eagle-2, or perhaps something else? While I know the frequencies/bands have not yet been announced, have any decisions been made about whether the transponder (or transponders?) will this be all analog, digital or both? What other payloads will we have? Does anyone know if we will have our own telemetry downlink? 73, Douglas KA2UPW/5 From dc at dcarr.org Mon Apr 27 00:24:31 2015 From: dc at dcarr.org (David Carr) Date: Sun, 26 Apr 2015 19:24:31 -0500 Subject: [amsat-bb] ANS Special Bulletin ANS-116.01 AMSAT-NA Opportunity for Rideshare to Geostationary Orbit In-Reply-To: <553D7A2F.2010608@aol.com> References: <004301d07f61$9a9b5210$cfd1f630$@net> <553D7A2F.2010608@aol.com> Message-ID: A challenge for the group: Can AMSAT build a satellite with a design lifespan in excess of 20 years? These launch opportunities seem to come along once every 15+ years. Unfortunately, most of our birds seem to last a much shorter time than that. What architectures and design features can we incorporate to achieve virtually infinite lifespan? 73s, David KD5QGR On Sun, Apr 26, 2015 at 6:52 PM, Douglas Quagliana via AMSAT-BB < amsat-bb at amsat.org> wrote: > On 4/25/2015 9:10 AM, JoAnne Maenpaa wrote: > >> AMSAT is excited to announce that we have accepted an opportunity to >> participate in a potential rideshare as a hosted payload on a >> geostationary >> satellite planned for launch in 2017. >> > > All, > > This is excellent news. > > Do we have an official name for this yet? Will it be Project Golf (that > is, the next one after Fox?) or Phase IV-A (our first Phase IV satellite), > or Eagle-2, or perhaps something else? > > While I know the frequencies/bands have not yet been announced, have any > decisions been made about whether the transponder (or transponders?) will > this be all analog, digital or both? What other payloads will we have? > > Does anyone know if we will have our own telemetry downlink? > > 73, > Douglas KA2UPW/5 > > > _______________________________________________ > Sent via AMSAT-BB at 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 > From bryce.salmi at gmail.com Mon Apr 27 00:27:27 2015 From: bryce.salmi at gmail.com (Bryce Salmi) Date: Sun, 26 Apr 2015 17:27:27 -0700 Subject: [amsat-bb] ANS Special Bulletin ANS-116.01 AMSAT-NA Opportunity for Rideshare to Geostationary Orbit In-Reply-To: References: <004301d07f61$9a9b5210$cfd1f630$@net> <553D7A2F.2010608@aol.com> Message-ID: Triple modular redundancy, NASA EEE INST-002 derating, likely lot by lot destructive testing on parts. Ability to reset quickly from radiation hits (in GEO this is much larger of an affect than LEO), Low TID radiation "wearout". I'd err more towards graceful failure design than lot by lot destructive testing. $$$ On Sun, Apr 26, 2015 at 5:24 PM, David Carr wrote: > A challenge for the group: > > Can AMSAT build a satellite with a design lifespan in excess of 20 years? > > These launch opportunities seem to come along once every 15+ years. > Unfortunately, most of our birds seem to last a much shorter time than > that. What architectures and design features can we incorporate to achieve > virtually infinite lifespan? > > 73s, > David KD5QGR > > On Sun, Apr 26, 2015 at 6:52 PM, Douglas Quagliana via AMSAT-BB < > amsat-bb at amsat.org> wrote: > > > On 4/25/2015 9:10 AM, JoAnne Maenpaa wrote: > > > >> AMSAT is excited to announce that we have accepted an opportunity to > >> participate in a potential rideshare as a hosted payload on a > >> geostationary > >> satellite planned for launch in 2017. > >> > > > > All, > > > > This is excellent news. > > > > Do we have an official name for this yet? Will it be Project Golf (that > > is, the next one after Fox?) or Phase IV-A (our first Phase IV > satellite), > > or Eagle-2, or perhaps something else? > > > > While I know the frequencies/bands have not yet been announced, have any > > decisions been made about whether the transponder (or transponders?) will > > this be all analog, digital or both? What other payloads will we have? > > > > Does anyone know if we will have our own telemetry downlink? > > > > 73, > > Douglas KA2UPW/5 > > > > > > _______________________________________________ > > Sent via AMSAT-BB at 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 > > > _______________________________________________ > Sent via AMSAT-BB at 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 > From n8hm at arrl.net Mon Apr 27 00:28:43 2015 From: n8hm at arrl.net (Paul Stoetzer) Date: Sun, 26 Apr 2015 20:28:43 -0400 Subject: [amsat-bb] ANS Special Bulletin ANS-116.01 AMSAT-NA Opportunity for Rideshare to Geostationary Orbit In-Reply-To: References: <004301d07f61$9a9b5210$cfd1f630$@net> <553D7A2F.2010608@aol.com> Message-ID: In this case, we'd be limited by the lifetime of the satellite that's hosting us. A geosynchronous satellite is going to have a finite life because fuel is required for stationkeeping. An interesting thought though: would amateurs still be able to use the satellite even after it's been moved to a graveyard orbit? 73, Paul, N8HM On Sun, Apr 26, 2015 at 8:24 PM, David Carr wrote: > A challenge for the group: > > Can AMSAT build a satellite with a design lifespan in excess of 20 years? > > These launch opportunities seem to come along once every 15+ years. > Unfortunately, most of our birds seem to last a much shorter time than > that. What architectures and design features can we incorporate to achieve > virtually infinite lifespan? > > 73s, > David KD5QGR > > On Sun, Apr 26, 2015 at 6:52 PM, Douglas Quagliana via AMSAT-BB < > amsat-bb at amsat.org> wrote: > >> On 4/25/2015 9:10 AM, JoAnne Maenpaa wrote: >> >>> AMSAT is excited to announce that we have accepted an opportunity to >>> participate in a potential rideshare as a hosted payload on a >>> geostationary >>> satellite planned for launch in 2017. >>> >> >> All, >> >> This is excellent news. >> >> Do we have an official name for this yet? Will it be Project Golf (that >> is, the next one after Fox?) or Phase IV-A (our first Phase IV satellite), >> or Eagle-2, or perhaps something else? >> >> While I know the frequencies/bands have not yet been announced, have any >> decisions been made about whether the transponder (or transponders?) will >> this be all analog, digital or both? What other payloads will we have? >> >> Does anyone know if we will have our own telemetry downlink? >> >> 73, >> Douglas KA2UPW/5 >> >> >> _______________________________________________ >> Sent via AMSAT-BB at 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 >> > _______________________________________________ > Sent via AMSAT-BB at 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 From rwmcgwier at gmail.com Mon Apr 27 00:47:26 2015 From: rwmcgwier at gmail.com (Robert McGwier) Date: Sun, 26 Apr 2015 20:47:26 -0400 Subject: [amsat-bb] ANS Special Bulletin ANS-116.01 AMSAT-NA Opportunity for Rideshare to Geostationary Orbit In-Reply-To: References: <004301d07f61$9a9b5210$cfd1f630$@net> <553D7A2F.2010608@aol.com> Message-ID: The lifetime of our ultimate target, a comsat at Geo (Intelsat, Inmarsat, etc) is about 15 years. We already know the SDR will survive longer than that at GEO which is a benign orbit. This is a test launch and we will live what we live and make an argument to do more by doing lots of development and experimentation. We've built some strategic relationships and I think they will pay off as in this is not our last chance but not one to be missed. There are synergies right now like I have not seen since I started in AMSAT in earnest to have US launches, carry US satellites to orbits that serve us and worldwide. LEO, GEO are more likely. LEO is an almost overwhelming abundance. GEO is becoming accessible as hosted payload. Even HEO launches occur and we have to hope to catch a ride. I am the most optimistic I have been since Microsat and AO40 went up. Join your local AMSAT, help support all our activities. We are on the ascent (pun intended). 73s Bob On Sun, Apr 26, 2015 at 8:28 PM, Paul Stoetzer wrote: > In this case, we'd be limited by the lifetime of the satellite that's > hosting us. A geosynchronous satellite is going to have a finite life > because fuel is required for stationkeeping. > > An interesting thought though: would amateurs still be able to use the > satellite even after it's been moved to a graveyard orbit? > > 73, > > Paul, N8HM > > > > On Sun, Apr 26, 2015 at 8:24 PM, David Carr wrote: > > A challenge for the group: > > > > Can AMSAT build a satellite with a design lifespan in excess of 20 years? > > > > These launch opportunities seem to come along once every 15+ years. > > Unfortunately, most of our birds seem to last a much shorter time than > > that. What architectures and design features can we incorporate to > achieve > > virtually infinite lifespan? > > > > 73s, > > David KD5QGR > > > > On Sun, Apr 26, 2015 at 6:52 PM, Douglas Quagliana via AMSAT-BB < > > amsat-bb at amsat.org> wrote: > > > >> On 4/25/2015 9:10 AM, JoAnne Maenpaa wrote: > >> > >>> AMSAT is excited to announce that we have accepted an opportunity to > >>> participate in a potential rideshare as a hosted payload on a > >>> geostationary > >>> satellite planned for launch in 2017. > >>> > >> > >> All, > >> > >> This is excellent news. > >> > >> Do we have an official name for this yet? Will it be Project Golf (that > >> is, the next one after Fox?) or Phase IV-A (our first Phase IV > satellite), > >> or Eagle-2, or perhaps something else? > >> > >> While I know the frequencies/bands have not yet been announced, have any > >> decisions been made about whether the transponder (or transponders?) > will > >> this be all analog, digital or both? What other payloads will we have? > >> > >> Does anyone know if we will have our own telemetry downlink? > >> > >> 73, > >> Douglas KA2UPW/5 > >> > >> > >> _______________________________________________ > >> Sent via AMSAT-BB at 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 > >> > > _______________________________________________ > > Sent via AMSAT-BB at 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 > _______________________________________________ > Sent via AMSAT-BB at 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 > -- Bob McGwier Co-Founder and Technical Director, Federated Wireless, LLC Research Professor Virginia Tech Senior Member IEEE, Facebook: N4HYBob, ARS: N4HY Faculty Advisor Virginia Tech Amateur Radio Assn. (K4KDJ) From amsat at n0jy.org Mon Apr 27 01:29:54 2015 From: amsat at n0jy.org (Jerry Buxton) Date: Sun, 26 Apr 2015 18:29:54 -0700 Subject: [amsat-bb] ANS Special Bulletin ANS-116.01 AMSAT-NA Opportunity for Rideshare to Geostationary Orbit In-Reply-To: Message-ID: <26e4dac7-7d91-49d6-9420-3320f8beff4c@email.android.com> Most of you don't know since it was to be announced at Dayton, ASCENT is AMSAT's new Advanced Satellite Communications and Exploration of New Technology program, which was formed just before this opportunity came along with several team members working on the possibilities Bob is referring to, and beyond. Jerry N0JY On Apr 26, 2015 17:47, Robert McGwier wrote: > > The lifetime of our ultimate target, a comsat at Geo (Intelsat, Inmarsat, > etc) is about 15 years.? We already know the SDR will survive longer than > that at GEO which is a benign orbit.?? This is a test launch and we will > live what we live and make an argument to do more by doing lots of > development and experimentation.? We've built some strategic relationships > and I think they will pay off as in this is not our last chance but not one > to be missed. > > There are synergies right now like I have not seen since I started in AMSAT > in earnest to have US launches, carry US satellites to orbits that serve us > and worldwide.? LEO, GEO are more likely.? LEO is an almost overwhelming > abundance.? GEO is becoming accessible as hosted payload.? Even HEO > launches occur and we have to hope to catch a ride. > > I am the most optimistic I have been since Microsat and AO40 went up.? Join > your local AMSAT, help support all our activities.? We are on the ascent > (pun intended). > > 73s > Bob > > > On Sun, Apr 26, 2015 at 8:28 PM, Paul Stoetzer wrote: > > > In this case, we'd be limited by the lifetime of the satellite that's > > hosting us. A geosynchronous satellite is going to have a finite life > > because fuel is required for stationkeeping. > > > > An interesting thought though: would amateurs still be able to use the > > satellite even after it's been moved to a graveyard orbit? > > > > 73, > > > > Paul, N8HM > > > > > > > > On Sun, Apr 26, 2015 at 8:24 PM, David Carr wrote: > > > A challenge for the group: > > > > > > Can AMSAT build a satellite with a design lifespan in excess of 20 years? > > > > > > These launch opportunities seem to come along once every 15+ years. > > > Unfortunately, most of our birds seem to last a much shorter time than > > > that.? What architectures and design features can we incorporate to > > achieve > > > virtually infinite lifespan? > > > > > > 73s, > > > David KD5QGR > > > > > > On Sun, Apr 26, 2015 at 6:52 PM, Douglas Quagliana via AMSAT-BB < > > > amsat-bb at amsat.org> wrote: > > > > > >> On 4/25/2015 9:10 AM, JoAnne Maenpaa wrote: > > >> > > >>> AMSAT is excited to announce that we have accepted an opportunity to > > >>> participate in a potential rideshare as a hosted payload on a > > >>> geostationary > > >>> satellite planned for launch in 2017. > > >>> > > >> > > >> All, > > >> > > >> This is excellent news. > > >> > > >> Do we have an official name for this yet? Will it be Project Golf (that > > >> is, the next one after Fox?) or Phase IV-A (our first Phase IV > > satellite), > > >> or Eagle-2, or perhaps something else? > > >> > > >> While I know the frequencies/bands have not yet been announced, have any > > >> decisions been made about whether the transponder (or transponders?) > > will > > >> this be all analog, digital or both? What other payloads will we have? > > >> > > >> Does anyone know if we will have our own telemetry downlink? > > >> > > >> 73, > > >> Douglas KA2UPW/5 > > >> > > >> > > >> _______________________________________________ > > >> Sent via AMSAT-BB at 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 > > >> > > > _______________________________________________ > > > Sent via AMSAT-BB at 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 > > _______________________________________________ > > Sent via AMSAT-BB at 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 > > > > > > -- > Bob McGwier > Co-Founder and Technical Director, Federated Wireless, LLC > Research Professor Virginia Tech > Senior Member IEEE, Facebook: N4HYBob, ARS: N4HY > Faculty Advisor Virginia Tech Amateur Radio Assn. (K4KDJ) > _______________________________________________ > Sent via AMSAT-BB at 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 > From wb9qzb_groups at yahoo.com Mon Apr 27 03:28:09 2015 From: wb9qzb_groups at yahoo.com (Mark Thompson) Date: Mon, 27 Apr 2015 03:28:09 +0000 (UTC) Subject: [amsat-bb] 2015 ARRL/TAPR DCC Announced AND TAPR at Dayton Hamvention In-Reply-To: <556311069.5161091.1429989917600.JavaMail.yahoo@mail.yahoo.com> References: <801703465.988774.1429987634782.JavaMail.yahoo@mail.yahoo.com> <858389093.5168653.1429988078315.JavaMail.yahoo@mail.yahoo.com> <556311069.5161091.1429989917600.JavaMail.yahoo@mail.yahoo.com> Message-ID: <2146121029.5876624.1430105289496.JavaMail.yahoo@mail.yahoo.com> 2015 ARRL/TAPR DCC (Digital Communications Conference) Announced The 2015 DCC will be in Chicago on October 9 - 11? in the northwest suburb of Arlington Heights not far from O'Hare airport.The DCC has two full days of Technical presentations on Friday & Saturday and on Sunday morning a deep dive into a technical subject.? On Saturday there is a full day of concurrent Introductory sessions.?Be sure to register for the DCC and reserve your hotel room early. DCC information is available at:? http://www.tapr.org/dccLook forward to your participation in the DCC.? TAPR at Dayton Hamvention? TAPR will have booths, forums and a joint banquet with AMSAT at the Dayton Hamvention.?Details about TAPR activities at the Hamvention are available at:?http://www.tapr.org/dayton From rwmcgwier at gmail.com Mon Apr 27 12:15:47 2015 From: rwmcgwier at gmail.com (Robert McGwier) Date: Mon, 27 Apr 2015 08:15:47 -0400 Subject: [amsat-bb] ANS Special Bulletin ANS-116.01 AMSAT-NA Opportunity for Rideshare to Geostationary Orbit In-Reply-To: <26e4dac7-7d91-49d6-9420-3320f8beff4c@email.android.com> References: <26e4dac7-7d91-49d6-9420-3320f8beff4c@email.android.com> Message-ID: I did NOT divulge inside information. I had no idea ASCENT was underway. But, great name!! Bob On Sun, Apr 26, 2015 at 9:29 PM, Jerry Buxton wrote: > Most of you don't know since it was to be announced at Dayton, ASCENT is > AMSAT's new Advanced Satellite Communications and Exploration of New > Technology program, which was formed just before this opportunity came > along with several team members working on the possibilities Bob is > referring to, and beyond. > > Jerry > N0JY > > On Apr 26, 2015 17:47, Robert McGwier wrote: > > > > The lifetime of our ultimate target, a comsat at Geo (Intelsat, Inmarsat, > > etc) is about 15 years. We already know the SDR will survive longer than > > that at GEO which is a benign orbit. This is a test launch and we will > > live what we live and make an argument to do more by doing lots of > > development and experimentation. We've built some strategic > relationships > > and I think they will pay off as in this is not our last chance but not > one > > to be missed. > > > > There are synergies right now like I have not seen since I started in > AMSAT > > in earnest to have US launches, carry US satellites to orbits that serve > us > > and worldwide. LEO, GEO are more likely. LEO is an almost overwhelming > > abundance. GEO is becoming accessible as hosted payload. Even HEO > > launches occur and we have to hope to catch a ride. > > > > I am the most optimistic I have been since Microsat and AO40 went up. > Join > > your local AMSAT, help support all our activities. We are on the ascent > > (pun intended). > > > > 73s > > Bob > > > > > > On Sun, Apr 26, 2015 at 8:28 PM, Paul Stoetzer wrote: > > > > > In this case, we'd be limited by the lifetime of the satellite that's > > > hosting us. A geosynchronous satellite is going to have a finite life > > > because fuel is required for stationkeeping. > > > > > > An interesting thought though: would amateurs still be able to use the > > > satellite even after it's been moved to a graveyard orbit? > > > > > > 73, > > > > > > Paul, N8HM > > > > > > > > > > > > On Sun, Apr 26, 2015 at 8:24 PM, David Carr wrote: > > > > A challenge for the group: > > > > > > > > Can AMSAT build a satellite with a design lifespan in excess of 20 > years? > > > > > > > > These launch opportunities seem to come along once every 15+ years. > > > > Unfortunately, most of our birds seem to last a much shorter time > than > > > > that. What architectures and design features can we incorporate to > > > achieve > > > > virtually infinite lifespan? > > > > > > > > 73s, > > > > David KD5QGR > > > > > > > > On Sun, Apr 26, 2015 at 6:52 PM, Douglas Quagliana via AMSAT-BB < > > > > amsat-bb at amsat.org> wrote: > > > > > > > >> On 4/25/2015 9:10 AM, JoAnne Maenpaa wrote: > > > >> > > > >>> AMSAT is excited to announce that we have accepted an opportunity > to > > > >>> participate in a potential rideshare as a hosted payload on a > > > >>> geostationary > > > >>> satellite planned for launch in 2017. > > > >>> > > > >> > > > >> All, > > > >> > > > >> This is excellent news. > > > >> > > > >> Do we have an official name for this yet? Will it be Project Golf > (that > > > >> is, the next one after Fox?) or Phase IV-A (our first Phase IV > > > satellite), > > > >> or Eagle-2, or perhaps something else? > > > >> > > > >> While I know the frequencies/bands have not yet been announced, > have any > > > >> decisions been made about whether the transponder (or transponders?) > > > will > > > >> this be all analog, digital or both? What other payloads will we > have? > > > >> > > > >> Does anyone know if we will have our own telemetry downlink? > > > >> > > > >> 73, > > > >> Douglas KA2UPW/5 > > > >> > > > >> > > > >> _______________________________________________ > > > >> Sent via AMSAT-BB at 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 > > > >> > > > > _______________________________________________ > > > > Sent via AMSAT-BB at 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 > > > _______________________________________________ > > > Sent via AMSAT-BB at 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 > > > > > > > > > > > -- > > Bob McGwier > > Co-Founder and Technical Director, Federated Wireless, LLC > > Research Professor Virginia Tech > > Senior Member IEEE, Facebook: N4HYBob, ARS: N4HY > > Faculty Advisor Virginia Tech Amateur Radio Assn. (K4KDJ) > > _______________________________________________ > > Sent via AMSAT-BB at 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 > > > -- Bob McGwier Co-Founder and Technical Director, Federated Wireless, LLC Research Professor Virginia Tech Senior Member IEEE, Facebook: N4HYBob, ARS: N4HY Faculty Advisor Virginia Tech Amateur Radio Assn. (K4KDJ) From sats at pe1rdw.demon.nl Mon Apr 27 13:03:53 2015 From: sats at pe1rdw.demon.nl (Andre) Date: Mon, 27 Apr 2015 15:03:53 +0200 Subject: [amsat-bb] ANS Special Bulletin ANS-116.01 AMSAT-NA Opportunity for Rideshare to Geostationary Orbit In-Reply-To: <553D7A2F.2010608@aol.com> References: <004301d07f61$9a9b5210$cfd1f630$@net> <553D7A2F.2010608@aol.com> Message-ID: <553E33B9.9070103@pe1rdw.demon.nl> Op 27-04-15 om 01:52 schreef Douglas Quagliana via AMSAT-BB: > All, > > This is excellent news. > > Do we have an official name for this yet? Will it be Project Golf (that > is, the next one after Fox?) or Phase IV-A (our first Phase IV > satellite), or Eagle-2, or perhaps something else? > Correction, the first phase IV hamsat is already set for launch so it would be Phase IV-B. 73 de Andre PE1RDW From howied231 at hotmail.com Mon Apr 27 13:55:46 2015 From: howied231 at hotmail.com (Howie DeFelice) Date: Mon, 27 Apr 2015 09:55:46 -0400 Subject: [amsat-bb] $50sat update Message-ID: The following status of $50sat/MO-76, one of the first Pocketqubes, was recently posted by Michael Kirkhart,KD8QBA on the 50dollarsat Yahoo group. Here is an excerpt: 17 Months in Space, Still Working, and How Long Will a $10 Camera Battery last Sat Apr 25, 2015 11:56 am (PDT) . Posted by: michael.kirkhart at att.net Tuesday, April 21, 2015 marked the 17 month anniversary of the launch of $50SAT/MO-76/Eagle-2, and believe or not, it is still operating. Unfortunately, the battery capacity has degraded to the point where the satellite spends a significant amount of time with the battery voltage below the 3300 mV minimum required for enabling the transmitter. As a result, those of us who live in the northern hemisphere no longer hear any transmissions during the evening passes, and for now, rarely hear any during the daytime passes as well. The last telemetry packet I captured here in EN82 land was April 21, and the last one which was error-free on April 10. Fortunately, I have been able hear it operate over Anton's (ZR6AIC) WebSDR station in South Africa during the evening passes (which occur between 4:00 and 6:00 PM Eastern Daylight Time), and occasionally am able to capture error-free telemetry packets. The last one available is from April 24 at 21:25 UTC. This situation was fully expected; when looking at the battery voltage chart (which, along with all the other telemetry, is available from our Dropbox at https://www.dropbox.com/sh/l3919wtfiywk2gf/AABRl4iM5BFqVAcLQGSmdsVga/Telemetry-analysis/Current-Telemetry), the readings took a large drop sometime after February 12. Given this was a $10 camera battery that had gone through over 6,000 orbits, each with temperature swings of -30 degrees C to +30 degrees C, it is surprising it has lasted this long! At this point, it is starting to behave more like a large capacitor than a battery. As we get closer to summer here in the northern hemisphere (and after this winter, it cannot come soon enough), $50SAT/MO-76/Eagle-2 will spend more time in the sun before it makes each pass; this means it will be warm enough to enable solar power sooner in the pass, and makes it more likely it we will be able to hear it transmit before it disappears over the southern horizon. Those of you who live in the southern hemisphere, however, should still be able to hear it during both daytime and evening passes. If you could, we would certainly appreciate any telemetry you could gather and post. The orbit continues to decay at an average rate of about 1.5 km/week; apogee is just below 570 km at 569.8 km, and perigee is at 538.2 km. Someday, I will attempt to determine when it might actually de-orbit. If any of you have access to STK or some other fancy software which might be able to do a de-orbit prediction, please feel free to run a simulation and let us all know. Some basic parameters you might need are as follows: TLEs as of 2015-04-24, 23:53:15 UTC: EAGLE 2 1 39436U 13066W 15114.82864817 .00033340 00000-0 23789-2 0 9991 2 39436 97.7463 190.7550 0022811 281.2509 78.6152 15.04244039 77466 Using these, the following can be computed: Semi-major axis = 5743.7488705249 km Apogee = 569.7766621696 km Perigee = 538.1516552847 Average cross-sectional area = 0.014252 m^2 Mass = 210 g Area/mass ratio = 0.06787 m^2/kg In the meantime, I will continue to update the Dropbox with any new telemetry gathered. Please keep it coming, even if it has errors or is incomplete. At this point, we are happy to simply know that it is still operating. From rwmcgwier at gmail.com Mon Apr 27 14:55:01 2015 From: rwmcgwier at gmail.com (Robert McGwier) Date: Mon, 27 Apr 2015 10:55:01 -0400 Subject: [amsat-bb] ANS Special Bulletin ANS-116.01 AMSAT-NA Opportunity for Rideshare to Geostationary Orbit In-Reply-To: <553E33B9.9070103@pe1rdw.demon.nl> References: <004301d07f61$9a9b5210$cfd1f630$@net> <553D7A2F.2010608@aol.com> <553E33B9.9070103@pe1rdw.demon.nl> Message-ID: Agreed, Es Hail launches a year earlier than our current schedule. On Mon, Apr 27, 2015 at 9:03 AM, Andre wrote: > Op 27-04-15 om 01:52 schreef Douglas Quagliana via AMSAT-BB: > > > All, > > > > This is excellent news. > > > > Do we have an official name for this yet? Will it be Project Golf (that > > is, the next one after Fox?) or Phase IV-A (our first Phase IV > > satellite), or Eagle-2, or perhaps something else? > > > Correction, the first phase IV hamsat is already set for launch so it > would be Phase IV-B. > > 73 de Andre PE1RDW > > _______________________________________________ > Sent via AMSAT-BB at 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 > -- Bob McGwier Co-Founder and Technical Director, Federated Wireless, LLC Research Professor Virginia Tech Senior Member IEEE, Facebook: N4HYBob, ARS: N4HY Faculty Advisor Virginia Tech Amateur Radio Assn. (K4KDJ) From vlfiscus at mcn.net Mon Apr 27 16:49:10 2015 From: vlfiscus at mcn.net (Vince Fiscus, KB7ADL) Date: Mon, 27 Apr 2015 10:49:10 -0600 Subject: [amsat-bb] ANS Special Bulletin ANS-116.01 AMSAT-NA Opportunity for Rideshare to Geostationary Orbit In-Reply-To: <553D7A2F.2010608@aol.com> References: <004301d07f61$9a9b5210$cfd1f630$@net> <004301d07f61$9a9b5210$cfd1f630$@net> Message-ID: <5.2.1.1.2.20150427103734.00c1e478@pop.earthlink.net> At 06:52 PM 4/26/2015 -0500, Douglas Quagliana wrote: >On 4/25/2015 9:10 AM, JoAnne Maenpaa wrote: >>AMSAT is excited to announce that we have accepted an opportunity to >>participate in a potential rideshare as a hosted payload on a geostationary >>satellite planned for launch in 2017. > >All, > >This is excellent news. > >Do we have an official name for this yet? Will it be Project Golf (that >is, the next one after Fox?) or Phase IV-A (our first Phase IV satellite), >or Eagle-2, or perhaps something else? > >While I know the frequencies/bands have not yet been announced, have any >decisions been made about whether the transponder (or transponders?) will >this be all analog, digital or both? What other payloads will we have? > >Does anyone know if we will have our own telemetry downlink? > >73, >Douglas KA2UPW/5 I'm hoping to put the 2400 mhz setup I used on AO-40 back in to service. It's been in the garage collecting dust. KB7ADL From richard.siff at verizon.net Mon Apr 27 17:16:04 2015 From: richard.siff at verizon.net (Rich/wa4bue) Date: Mon, 27 Apr 2015 13:16:04 -0400 Subject: [amsat-bb] AO 73 Help needed Message-ID: <0EC4C04CB248468F89DB3F542E40CDDB@RichardPC> Where can I get the correct KEPS for "AO 73"? Today at Great Bridge HS we wanted to listen to "AO 73" data transmissions. We are using our HP lap top to control our gear. Downloaded NOA Keps. They were wrong! With a cell phone and app we were able to manually track "AO 73" but using our AMSAT SATPAC program we could not. It was at least 1 hour behind. "AO 73" was very strong with dtat transmissions. All other SATS we track are great. Our Portable SATCOM station will be at Great Bridge HS for a couple of weeks. The electronics and media class will be using it. We are in class from 0845 - 1015 am EST. If we can catch a pass on any of the birds we would like to speak with you. The class is instructed by W4RMY. He is aided by members of the K4AMG club and members. Rich W4BUE Pres. K4AMG From pe0sat at vgnet.nl Mon Apr 27 17:39:51 2015 From: pe0sat at vgnet.nl (PE0SAT | Amateur Radio) Date: Mon, 27 Apr 2015 19:39:51 +0200 Subject: [amsat-bb] AO 73 Help needed In-Reply-To: <0EC4C04CB248468F89DB3F542E40CDDB@RichardPC> References: <0EC4C04CB248468F89DB3F542E40CDDB@RichardPC> Message-ID: <02b16e0790c4aa7e83427fcc53700f1e@vgnet.nl> Hi Rich, Download the following TLE http://www.celestrak.com/NORAD/elements/amateur.txt 73 Jan PE0SAT On 27-04-2015 19:16, Rich/wa4bue wrote: > Where can I get the correct KEPS for "AO 73"? > > Today at Great Bridge HS we wanted to listen to "AO 73" data > transmissions. We are using our HP lap top to control our gear. > Downloaded NOA Keps. They were wrong! With a cell phone and app we > were able to manually track "AO 73" but using our AMSAT SATPAC program > we could not. It was at least 1 hour behind. "AO 73" was very strong > with dtat transmissions. All other SATS we track are great. > > Our Portable SATCOM station will be at Great Bridge HS for a couple > of weeks. The electronics and media class will be using it. We are > in class from 0845 - 1015 am EST. If we can catch a pass on any of > the birds we would like to speak with you. > > The class is instructed by W4RMY. He is aided by members of the > K4AMG club and members. > > Rich > W4BUE > Pres. K4AMG > _______________________________________________ > Sent via AMSAT-BB at 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 -- With regards PE0SAT Internet web-page http://www.pe0sat.vgnet.nl/ DK3WN SatBlog http://www.dk3wn.info/p/ From my.callsign at verizon.net Mon Apr 27 19:53:12 2015 From: my.callsign at verizon.net (KO6TZ BOB) Date: Mon, 27 Apr 2015 12:53:12 -0700 Subject: [amsat-bb] AO 73 Help needed In-Reply-To: <0EC4C04CB248468F89DB3F542E40CDDB@RichardPC> References: <0EC4C04CB248468F89DB3F542E40CDDB@RichardPC> Message-ID: <553E93A8.5040303@verizon.net> Rich, Don't forget "daylight saving time" adjustment. KO6TZ From richard.siff at verizon.net Mon Apr 27 20:17:10 2015 From: richard.siff at verizon.net (Rich/wa4bue) Date: Mon, 27 Apr 2015 16:17:10 -0400 Subject: [amsat-bb] AO 73 Help needed In-Reply-To: <553E93A8.5040303@verizon.net> References: <0EC4C04CB248468F89DB3F542E40CDDB@RichardPC> <553E93A8.5040303@verizon.net> Message-ID: Great Bridge HS is W4GBH. We will be using the call W4GBH. Thanks for the question. K4AMG sponsors them and W4FOS the VO TECH Center. From jfitzgerald at alum.wpi.edu Tue Apr 28 01:29:14 2015 From: jfitzgerald at alum.wpi.edu (Joe Fitzgerald) Date: Mon, 27 Apr 2015 21:29:14 -0400 Subject: [amsat-bb] AO 73 Help needed In-Reply-To: <0EC4C04CB248468F89DB3F542E40CDDB@RichardPC> References: <0EC4C04CB248468F89DB3F542E40CDDB@RichardPC> Message-ID: <553EE26A.4000103@alum.wpi.edu> On 4/27/2015 1:16 PM, Rich/wa4bue wrote: > Where can I get the correct KEPS for "AO 73"? > > www.amsat.org/amsat/ftp/keps/current/nasabare.txt You are also invited to subscribe to the KEPS mailing list at: http://amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/keps or simply send an e-mail to keps-subscribe at amsat.org. The subject and body of the message will be ignored, so it doesn't matter what you put there. 73 de KM1P Joe From amsat-bb at wd9ewk.net Tue Apr 28 03:17:10 2015 From: amsat-bb at wd9ewk.net (Patrick STODDARD (WD9EWK/VA7EWK)) Date: Tue, 28 Apr 2015 03:17:10 +0000 Subject: [amsat-bb] AMSAT @ Sierra Vista (Arizona) hamfest, Saturday (2 May 2015) Message-ID: Hi! I will have an AMSAT table at the Cochise Amateur Radio Association's Cochise Hamfest in Sierra Vista, Arizona, on Saturday, 2 May 2015. The hamfest will be at the club's Green Acres field, along Moson Road south of Arizona route 90, to the east of the center of Sierra Vista and Fort Huachuca. The hamfest opens officially at 7am (1400 UTC), but sellers and exibitors are usually allowed in earlier. More information about the hamfest is available at: http://www.k7rdg.org/Flyer.pdf WD9EWK will be on various satellite passes during the morning, demonstrating amateur satellite operating for the hamfest crowd. Demonstrations should also include ISS passes, where I can attempt to complete QSOs via APRS messages. For the ISS passes, I will use WD9EWK-9 as my call. If you hear me on a pass, please call and be a part of the demonstrations. After the hamfest, I will upload my QSOs to Logbook of the World. For those interested in a QSL card to confirm a contact with WD9EWK, please e-mail me directly with the QSO details. If you're in the log, I will send out a QSL card. No need to first send me your QSL card and/or SASE. Throughout the morning, I hope to be able to send photos and other updates via Twitter, using my @WD9EWK feed. If you do not use Twitter, you can still see these photos and updates by pointing your web browser to: http://twitter.com/WD9EWK Thanks, and 73! Patrick WD9EWK/VA7EWK http://www.wd9ewk.net/ Twitter: @WD9EWK From amsat-bb at wd9ewk.net Tue Apr 28 03:38:22 2015 From: amsat-bb at wd9ewk.net (Patrick STODDARD (WD9EWK/VA7EWK)) Date: Tue, 28 Apr 2015 03:38:22 +0000 Subject: [amsat-bb] quick New Mexico satellite road trip on Saturday (2 May) afternoon Message-ID: Hi again! After the hamfest in Sierra Vista, Arizona, on Saturday morning, I plan on a quick trip across the Arizona/New Mexico state line for a few hours of working from somewhere in grid DM52 in southwestern New Mexico or (probably) the DM52/DM62 grid boundary near Deming - almost 70 miles/112km east of the state line, along I-10. Since I was out in this area in late March, operating from the DM51/DM52 and DM52/DM53 grid boundaries in southeastern Arizona, this is an opportunity to put New Mexico on the satellites. If all goes well, I hope to make it to Deming so I can operate from (the edge of) the 78th different grid I have worked satellites from. As is the case in much of Arizona, APRS coverage is pretty good along I-10 in southeastern Arizona and southwestern New Mexico. Using web sites like aprs.fi to see my location: http://aprs.fi/WD9EWK-9 will hopefully be a good way to see if I am only in DM52, or if I have made it over to the DM52/DM62 boundary. When I'm not driving, I will also post updates to Twitter - even if I have poor data speeds on my mobile phone. My Twitter updates will be on my @WD9EWK feed, which is visible in a web browser at: http://twitter.com/WD9EWK I have only operated from New Mexico via satellite twice in the past; in October 2009 from the Arizona/New Mexico state line and about 5 miles/8km east of the state line; in May 2014 from Lordsburg, about 20 miles/32km east of the state line. All of these locations were only in grid DM52. Since I have to return home sometime late Saturday evening or early Sunday morning, I will not be able to go to other DM6x grids in New Mexico on this trip. All QSOs will be uploaded to Logbook of the World after the road trip. If you would like a QSL card to confirm a contact, please e-mail me with the QSO details. If you are in my log, I will be happy to send you a QSL card. No need to first send me your QSL card and/or SASE. 73! Patrick WD9EWK/VA7EWK http://www.wd9ewk.net/ Twitter: @WD9EWK From richard.siff at verizon.net Tue Apr 28 17:23:30 2015 From: richard.siff at verizon.net (Rich/wa4bue) Date: Tue, 28 Apr 2015 13:23:30 -0400 Subject: [amsat-bb] AO 73 and SATPAC program In-Reply-To: <553EE26A.4000103@alum.wpi.edu> References: <0EC4C04CB248468F89DB3F542E40CDDB@RichardPC> <553EE26A.4000103@alum.wpi.edu> Message-ID: Kj4YKG has taken a good look at the our program. The program controls the other birds well, so the clock, locator , and all are set properly. The TLE data is correct. The rotors track but the bird is over the Pacific Ocean and we are on the Atlantic Ocean. side - Virginia. This only bird that has this problem. Help! R From wa4sca at gmail.com Tue Apr 28 18:11:34 2015 From: wa4sca at gmail.com (Alan) Date: Tue, 28 Apr 2015 13:11:34 -0500 Subject: [amsat-bb] AO 73 and SatPC32 program Message-ID: <000501d081de$c3c2a2e0$4b47e8a0$@GMAIL.COM> Rich, ISS and crew are fine, another reminder that space is hard. http://www.space.com/29241-glitch-russian-cargo-ship-spinning-out-of-control-video.html From richard.siff at verizon.net Tue Apr 28 20:16:20 2015 From: richard.siff at verizon.net (Rich/wa4bue) Date: Tue, 28 Apr 2015 16:16:20 -0400 Subject: [amsat-bb] AO 73 and SatPC32 program In-Reply-To: <000501d081de$c3c2a2e0$4b47e8a0$@GMAIL.COM> References: <000501d081de$c3c2a2e0$4b47e8a0$@GMAIL.COM> Message-ID: I will try to get screen shots tomorrow. Our locator point on the map works correctly for all the other sats. When the program announces AOS the antenna is on the sats and the radio is on frequency and Doppler is working. On AO 73 this is not the case. AO 73 tracking is not working correctly. We see frequency and Doppler working but the sat is located somewhere else. Again the TLE is correct. Rich W4BUE ----- Original Message ----- From: "Alan" To: Sent: Tuesday, April 28, 2015 2:11 PM Subject: Re: [amsat-bb] AO 73 and SatPC32 program > Rich, > > theAtlantic Ocean. side - > Virginia. > > Are you saying the antennas are pointing in the wrong direction? If so, > do the antennas point in the > same direction as the program says to point? > > 73s, > > Alan > WA4SCA > > > > > <-----Original Message----- > Rich/wa4bue > < > < > all > < > < > < > < > < > <_______________________________________________ > Opinions expressed > AMSAT-NA. > program! > > _______________________________________________ > Sent via AMSAT-BB at 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 From wa4sca at gmail.com Tue Apr 28 20:39:10 2015 From: wa4sca at gmail.com (Alan) Date: Tue, 28 Apr 2015 15:39:10 -0500 Subject: [amsat-bb] AO 73 and SatPC32 program In-Reply-To: References: <000501d081de$c3c2a2e0$4b47e8a0$@GMAIL.COM> Message-ID: <000201d081f3$6263fb60$272bf220$@GMAIL.COM> Rich, A few other bits of information which will help. Are you using the AmsatNames.txt file, and if so, what is the AO-73 entry? What is the source of the AO-73 Keps as shown in the Satellite Tab? Have you compared SatPC32 with another tracking program or the AMSAT online tracker for AO-73? 73s, Alan WA4SCA <-----Original Message----- Rich, <> <> theAtlantic Ocean. side - <> Virginia. <> <> Are you saying the antennas are pointing in the wrong direction? If so, <> do the antennas point in the <> same direction as the program says to point? <> <> 73s, <> <> Alan <> WA4SCA <> <> <> <> <> <-----Original Message----- <> Rich/wa4bue <> < <> < <> all <> < <> < <> < <> < <> < <> <_______________________________________________ <> Opinions expressed <> AMSAT-NA. <> program! <> <> _______________________________________________ <> Sent via AMSAT-BB at 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 < <_______________________________________________ References: <0EC4C04CB248468F89DB3F542E40CDDB@RichardPC>, <553EE26A.4000103@alum.wpi.edu>, Message-ID: I'm not familiar with the SATPAC program and didn't find much about it with Google, but it sounds like it may have something to do with the way longitude is entered. Are you entering your position as E/W longitude (+/- 180 deg) or E longitude (0 -359 deg E). Whichever you are using, try the other one. Just guessing out loud... Howie AB2S > From: richard.siff at verizon.net > To: amsat-bb at amsat.org > Date: Tue, 28 Apr 2015 13:23:30 -0400 > Subject: [amsat-bb] AO 73 and SATPAC program > > Kj4YKG has taken a good look at the our program. > > The program controls the other birds well, so the clock, locator , and all > are set properly. The TLE data is correct. > > The rotors track but the bird is over the Pacific Ocean and we are on the > Atlantic Ocean. side - Virginia. > > This only bird that has this problem. > > Help! > > R > > _______________________________________________ > Sent via AMSAT-BB at 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 From richard.siff at verizon.net Tue Apr 28 23:10:22 2015 From: richard.siff at verizon.net (Rich/wa4bue) Date: Tue, 28 Apr 2015 19:10:22 -0400 Subject: [amsat-bb] AO 73 and SatPC32 program In-Reply-To: <000201d081f3$6263fb60$272bf220$@GMAIL.COM> References: <000501d081de$c3c2a2e0$4b47e8a0$@GMAIL.COM> <000201d081f3$6263fb60$272bf220$@GMAIL.COM> Message-ID: ----- Original Message ----- From: "Alan" To: "'Rich/wa4bue'" ; Sent: Tuesday, April 28, 2015 4:39 PM Subject: RE: [amsat-bb] AO 73 and SatPC32 program > Rich, > > A few other bits of information which will help. > > Are you using the AmsatNames.txt file, and if so, what is the AO-73 entry? We tied that today and that had other undesirable effects like wrong frequency ranges for the seleected sats and wrong modes. > > What is the source of the AO-73 Keps as shown in the Satellite Tab? On my list of Keps it is the second one. The computer is at school and not here. > > Have you compared SatPC32 with another tracking program or the AMSAT > online tracker for AO-73? A cell phone amp confirmed that ISS, FO29, AO 7, and SO 50 were correct. The amp showed AO 73 on my screen was wrong and it was wrong! > > 73s, > > Alan > WA4SCA > > > > > <-----Original Message----- > Rich/wa4bue > < > < > When > but > < > < > <----- Original Message ----- > > > < > < > <> Rich, > <> > <> <> theAtlantic Ocean. side - > <> Virginia. > <> > <> Are you saying the antennas are pointing in the wrong direction? If > so, > <> do the antennas point in the > <> same direction as the program says to point? > <> > <> 73s, > <> > <> Alan > <> WA4SCA > <> > <> > <> > <> > <> <-----Original Message----- > <> <> Rich/wa4bue > <> <> <> <> < > <> <> < > <> <> all > <> <> < > <> the > <> <> < > <> <> < > <> <> < > <> <> < > <> <_______________________________________________ > <> <> <> Opinions expressed > <> of > <> AMSAT-NA. > <> <> program! > <> <> > <> _______________________________________________ > <> Sent via AMSAT-BB at 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 > < > <_______________________________________________ > Opinions expressed > AMSAT-NA. > program! > From wa4sca at gmail.com Tue Apr 28 23:26:59 2015 From: wa4sca at gmail.com (Alan) Date: Tue, 28 Apr 2015 18:26:59 -0500 Subject: [amsat-bb] AO 73 and SatPC32 program In-Reply-To: References: <000501d081de$c3c2a2e0$4b47e8a0$@GMAIL.COM> <000201d081f3$6263fb60$272bf220$@GMAIL.COM> Message-ID: <000301d0820a$d4291390$7c7b3ab0$@GMAIL.COM> <-----Original Message----- ; Rich, <> <> A few other bits of information which will help. <> <> Are you using the AmsatNames.txt file, and if so, what is the AO-73 entry? A lot more information is needed to make sense of that. :) However, it is beginning to sound like you have a corrupted file somewhere. <> What is the source of the AO-73 Keps as shown in the Satellite Tab? <> Have you compared SatPC32 with another tracking program or the AMSAT <> online tracker for AO-73? <> 73s, <> <> Alan <> WA4SCA <> <> <> <> <> <-----Original Message----- <> Rich/wa4bue <> < <> < <> When <> but <> < <> < <> <----- Original Message ----- <> <> <> < <> < <> <> Rich, <> <> <> <> <> theAtlantic Ocean. side - <> <> Virginia. <> <> <> <> Are you saying the antennas are pointing in the wrong direction? If <> so, <> <> do the antennas point in the <> <> same direction as the program says to point? <> <> <> <> 73s, <> <> <> <> Alan <> <> WA4SCA <> <> <> <> <> <> <> <> <> <> <-----Original Message----- <> <> <> Rich/wa4bue <> <> <> <> <> < <> <> <> < <> <> <> all <> <> <> < <> <> the <> <> <> < <> <> <> < <> <> <> < <> <> <> < <> <> <_______________________________________________ <> <> <> <> Opinions expressed <> <> of <> <> AMSAT-NA. <> <> <> program! <> <> <> <> <> _______________________________________________ <> <> Sent via AMSAT-BB at 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 <> < <> <_______________________________________________ <> Opinions expressed <> AMSAT-NA. <> program! <> < <_______________________________________________ References: <000501d081de$c3c2a2e0$4b47e8a0$@GMAIL.COM> Message-ID: <55405FAF.5010405@gmail.com> Sounds like the program is not really looking for AO-73. Perhaps look at it in reverse... At the time the program thinks AO-73 is at AOS, what other satellite actually is? Compare settings, and you'll probably discover what is wrong. Greg KO6TH Rich/wa4bue wrote: > I will try to get screen shots tomorrow. > > Our locator point on the map works correctly for all the other sats. > When the program announces AOS the antenna is on the sats and the > radio is on frequency and Doppler is working. On AO 73 this is not > the case. AO 73 tracking is not working correctly. We see frequency > and Doppler working but the sat is located somewhere else. Again the > TLE is correct. > > Rich > W4BUE > > ----- Original Message ----- From: "Alan" > To: > Sent: Tuesday, April 28, 2015 2:11 PM > Subject: Re: [amsat-bb] AO 73 and SatPC32 program > > >> Rich, >> >> > on theAtlantic Ocean. side - >> Virginia. >> >> Are you saying the antennas are pointing in the wrong direction? If >> so, do the antennas point in the >> same direction as the program says to point? >> >> 73s, >> >> Alan >> WA4SCA >> >> >> >> >> <-----Original Message----- >> > Rich/wa4bue >> > > > < >> > < >> > and all >> > < >> > on the >> > < >> > < >> > < >> > < >> <_______________________________________________ >> > > Opinions expressed >> > views of AMSAT-NA. >> > program! >> > >> _______________________________________________ >> Sent via AMSAT-BB at 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 > > _______________________________________________ > Sent via AMSAT-BB at 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 From cjhurst at bigpond.net.au Wed Apr 29 07:37:31 2015 From: cjhurst at bigpond.net.au (Colin Hurst) Date: Wed, 29 Apr 2015 17:07:31 +0930 Subject: [amsat-bb] AO 73 and SatPC32 program In-Reply-To: <55405FAF.5010405@gmail.com> References: <000501d081de$c3c2a2e0$4b47e8a0$@GMAIL.COM> <55405FAF.5010405@gmail.com> Message-ID: <007f01d0824f$5a347940$0e9d6bc0$@net.au> Try this TLE which is the latest for AO-73 from Space-Track FUNCUBE 1 1 39444U 13066AE 15118.47441154 .00001814 00000-0 23954-3 0 9996 2 39444 097.7344 183.0503 0058635 298.3574 061.1733 14.80048900 76069 Colin VK5HI From pa3weg at amsat.org Wed Apr 29 10:08:36 2015 From: pa3weg at amsat.org (wouter weggelaar) Date: Wed, 29 Apr 2015 12:08:36 +0200 Subject: [amsat-bb] Delfi-C3 7 years anniversary Message-ID: Dear all, Delfi-C3 has been in orbit 7 years and one day today! When we designed Delfi-C3, no-one would have dreamed it would last this long. The satellite still remains healthy and strong. We are delighted to still get the support of the ham radio community and in all those years there have been very few days where no telemetry was decoded and submitted. Thank you very much to those still decoding and sending in telemetry and also to those still signing up for new accounts. Delfi-C3 has been praised numerous times as the ideal example of a cooperation of radio amateurs and an university and the team is very proud of that. Together we have demonstrated the first successful Distributed Ground Station Network (DGSN) built around radio amateurs. We as a community can be very proud of this achievement! Without your continued support, this would not have been possible. 73s on behalf of the team, Wouter Weggelaar PA3WEG ps: in the near future we may have to re-locate the data collection server and when this happens we will of course make sure to update AMSAT-BB on the progress From richard.siff at verizon.net Wed Apr 29 15:59:53 2015 From: richard.siff at verizon.net (Rich/wa4bue) Date: Wed, 29 Apr 2015 11:59:53 -0400 Subject: [amsat-bb] AO 73 and SatPC32 program In-Reply-To: <55405FAF.5010405@gmail.com> References: <000501d081de$c3c2a2e0$4b47e8a0$@GMAIL.COM> <55405FAF.5010405@gmail.com> Message-ID: <62013BF375BE42A19214B6027271C08A@RichardPC> There will be a great SO 50 pass between 1300 -1400 Friday morning. We will have students at that time from the electronics class at Great Bridge HS. Call W4GBH - FM 16. It is difficult to get passes with class room time. Thanks everyone for our test QSOs yesterday and today. 73 Rich From richard.siff at verizon.net Wed Apr 29 16:02:31 2015 From: richard.siff at verizon.net (Rich/wa4bue) Date: Wed, 29 Apr 2015 12:02:31 -0400 Subject: [amsat-bb] AO 73 Message-ID: There was a AO 73 pass today at around 1400. Our computer seemed to align with our cell app today, but never heard AO 73. It was a great elevated pass. Rich W4BUE From n8hm at arrl.net Wed Apr 29 16:04:59 2015 From: n8hm at arrl.net (Paul Stoetzer) Date: Wed, 29 Apr 2015 12:04:59 -0400 Subject: [amsat-bb] AO 73 In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: Only the beacon is on in sunlight. Did you listen around 145.935 MHz? 73, Paul, N8HM On Wed, Apr 29, 2015 at 12:02 PM, Rich/wa4bue wrote: > There was a AO 73 pass today at around 1400. Our computer seemed to align with our cell app today, but never heard AO 73. It was a great elevated pass. > > Rich > W4BUE > _______________________________________________ > Sent via AMSAT-BB at 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 From richard.siff at verizon.net Wed Apr 29 16:53:36 2015 From: richard.siff at verizon.net (Rich/wa4bue) Date: Wed, 29 Apr 2015 12:53:36 -0400 Subject: [amsat-bb] AO 73 In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: <3198C0D44F464788B48DFB5AEE5E969B@RichardPC> My error. I did not tune the beacon. The other day using the cell app it was very strong. The OM goofed today! Thanks for the reminder. R W4BUE ----- Original Message ----- From: "Paul Stoetzer" To: "Rich/wa4bue" Cc: Sent: Wednesday, April 29, 2015 12:04 PM Subject: Re: [amsat-bb] AO 73 > Only the beacon is on in sunlight. Did you listen around 145.935 MHz? > > 73, > > Paul, N8HM > > On Wed, Apr 29, 2015 at 12:02 PM, Rich/wa4bue > wrote: >> There was a AO 73 pass today at around 1400. Our computer seemed to >> align with our cell app today, but never heard AO 73. It was a great >> elevated pass. >> >> Rich >> W4BUE >> _______________________________________________ >> Sent via AMSAT-BB at 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 From peterjohng4dol at aol.co.uk Wed Apr 29 19:44:56 2015 From: peterjohng4dol at aol.co.uk (Peter Atkins) Date: Wed, 29 Apr 2015 15:44:56 -0400 Subject: [amsat-bb] UK to Martinique Island on FO-29 and AO-7b. Message-ID: <8D250CC1AF8CEA1-99C-77C00@webmail-va074.sysops.aol.com> Hi All, ? Just to let you know that I made contact with Pierre FM5EP on 26 April 2015,probably the the first contact between these countries?on both FO-29 and AO7b satellites and?using SSB modes. ? 73s ? Peter ? G4DOL From wageners at gmail.com Wed Apr 29 22:20:15 2015 From: wageners at gmail.com (Stefan Wagener) Date: Wed, 29 Apr 2015 17:20:15 -0500 Subject: [amsat-bb] Delfi-C3 7 years anniversary In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: Thank you Wouter! Delfi-C3 truly is and was an inspirational satellite. It broke new ground from a CubeSat perspective and allowed many of us to share in the science and amateur radio part. Congratulations to the team for a job well done! I would greatly appreciate if you could list for us some of the published papers and publicly available presentations to read up on the many accomplishments. It also would make a for a great reference for any upcoming CubeSat project. 73, Stefan VE4NSA On Wed, Apr 29, 2015 at 5:08 AM, wouter weggelaar wrote: > Dear all, > > Delfi-C3 has been in orbit 7 years and one day today! When we designed > Delfi-C3, no-one would have dreamed it would last this long. > > The satellite still remains healthy and strong. We are delighted to still > get the support of the ham radio community and in all those years there > have been very few days where no telemetry was decoded and submitted. Thank > you very much to those still decoding and sending in telemetry and also to > those still signing up for new accounts. > > Delfi-C3 has been praised numerous times as the ideal example of a > cooperation of radio amateurs and an university and the team is very proud > of that. Together we have demonstrated the first successful Distributed > Ground Station Network (DGSN) built around radio amateurs. We as a > community can be very proud of this achievement! Without your continued > support, this would not have been possible. > > 73s on behalf of the team, > > Wouter Weggelaar > PA3WEG > > ps: in the near future we may have to re-locate the data collection server > and when this happens we will of course make sure to update AMSAT-BB on the > progress > _______________________________________________ > Sent via AMSAT-BB at 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 > From richard.siff at verizon.net Wed Apr 29 23:00:31 2015 From: richard.siff at verizon.net (Rich/wa4bue) Date: Wed, 29 Apr 2015 19:00:31 -0400 Subject: [amsat-bb] AO 7 Message-ID: <0EFF1D72866247FB95B45702A83A109E@RichardPC> I have lost track. What mode will AO 7 be in on Friday. From n8hm at arrl.net Wed Apr 29 23:05:03 2015 From: n8hm at arrl.net (Paul Stoetzer) Date: Wed, 29 Apr 2015 19:05:03 -0400 Subject: [amsat-bb] AO 7 In-Reply-To: <0EFF1D72866247FB95B45702A83A109E@RichardPC> References: <0EFF1D72866247FB95B45702A83A109E@RichardPC> Message-ID: AO-7 is eclipsing multiple times per day at the present, and is normally restarts in Mode B after every eclipse. Unexpected mode switches do happen, but it's very likely to be in Mode B. 73, Paul. N8HM On Wed, Apr 29, 2015 at 7:00 PM, Rich/wa4bue wrote: > I have lost track. What mode will AO 7 be in on Friday. > _______________________________________________ > Sent via AMSAT-BB at 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 From richard.siff at verizon.net Thu Apr 30 02:17:22 2015 From: richard.siff at verizon.net (Rich/wa4bue) Date: Wed, 29 Apr 2015 22:17:22 -0400 Subject: [amsat-bb] AO 7 In-Reply-To: References: <0EFF1D72866247FB95B45702A83A109E@RichardPC> Message-ID: <43FB2D70A19C4A56AA34E3CEB5D1DD18@RichardPC> Thank you ----- Original Message ----- From: "Paul Stoetzer" To: "Rich/wa4bue" Cc: Sent: Wednesday, April 29, 2015 7:05 PM Subject: Re: [amsat-bb] AO 7 > AO-7 is eclipsing multiple times per day at the present, and is > normally restarts in Mode B after every eclipse. Unexpected mode > switches do happen, but it's very likely to be in Mode B. > > 73, > > Paul. N8HM > > On Wed, Apr 29, 2015 at 7:00 PM, Rich/wa4bue > wrote: >> I have lost track. What mode will AO 7 be in on Friday. >> _______________________________________________ >> Sent via AMSAT-BB at 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 From vu3tyg at yahoo.co.in Thu Apr 30 02:54:08 2015 From: vu3tyg at yahoo.co.in (Nitin Muttin) Date: Thu, 30 Apr 2015 02:54:08 +0000 (UTC) Subject: [amsat-bb] Delfi-C3 7 years anniversary In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: <1510989250.521135.1430362448470.JavaMail.yahoo@mail.yahoo.com> Hi Wouter, Echo what Stefan said. I have enjoyed decoding the telemetry from the satellite always.?73 Nitin [VU3TYG] From: Stefan Wagener To: wouter weggelaar Cc: AMSAT-BB Sent: Thursday, 30 April 2015 3:50 AM Subject: Re: [amsat-bb] Delfi-C3 7 years anniversaryWouter Thank you Wouter! Delfi-C3 truly is and was an inspirational satellite. It broke new ground from a CubeSat perspective and allowed many of us to share in the science and amateur radio part. Congratulations to the team for a job well done! I would greatly appreciate if you could list for us some of the published papers and publicly available presentations to read up on the many accomplishments. It also would make a for a great reference for any upcoming CubeSat project. 73, Stefan VE4NSA On Wed, Apr 29, 2015 at 5:08 AM, wouter weggelaar wrote: > Dear all, > > Delfi-C3 has been in orbit 7 years and one day today! When we designed > Delfi-C3, no-one would have dreamed it would last this long. > > The satellite still remains healthy and strong. We are delighted to still > get the support of the ham radio community and in all those years there > have been very few days where no telemetry was decoded and submitted. Thank > you very much to those still decoding and sending in telemetry and also to > those still signing up for new accounts. > > Delfi-C3 has been praised numerous times as the ideal example of a > cooperation of radio amateurs and an university and the team is very proud > of that. Together we have demonstrated the first successful Distributed > Ground Station Network (DGSN) built around radio amateurs. We as a > community can be very proud of this achievement! Without your continued > support, this would not have been possible. > > 73s on behalf of the team, > > Wouter Weggelaar > PA3WEG > > ps: in the near future we may have to re-locate the data collection server > and when this happens we will of course make sure to update AMSAT-BB on the > progress > _______________________________________________ > Sent via AMSAT-BB at 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 > _______________________________________________ Sent via AMSAT-BB at 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 From n8hm at arrl.net Thu Apr 30 14:21:37 2015 From: n8hm at arrl.net (Paul Stoetzer) Date: Thu, 30 Apr 2015 10:21:37 -0400 Subject: [amsat-bb] EO-79 (QB50p1 / FUNcube-3) Transponder Tested Message-ID: Good news! Looking forward to it being available for us to use. http://funcube.org.uk/2015/04/30/another-funcube-transponder/ 73, Paul, N8HM From glasbrenner at mindspring.com Thu Apr 30 15:51:00 2015 From: glasbrenner at mindspring.com (Andrew Glasbrenner) Date: Thu, 30 Apr 2015 11:51:00 -0400 (GMT-04:00) Subject: [amsat-bb] Yaesu rotor junkyard Message-ID: <22165908.1430409061515.JavaMail.root@mswamui-swiss.atl.sa.earthlink.net> All, I've abandoned the Yaesu rotor az-el system for AlfaSpid, after 15 years of breaking az-el rotors. For the time I had a satellite or few that I had to actively command, I always kept a spare rotor system to swap out quickly. As a result of that, I have accumulated a large pile of rotors, each with some issue I never got around to fixing. I currently have three 5500 series, and one 5400, each with some unidentified or forgotten fault. I know on one I swapped out the motor in the azimuth rotor from a donor G450, and ran it for several more years until the elevation rotor froze. I'd really like to deliver this whole batch to someone at Dayton. A handy person with time could probably make at least three work again, and probably all four. You might get 1-2 from just swapping halves and control boxes around. Email me with an offer if interested. I'd prefer not to ship. I can take some photos this weekend. I might be interested in trades or partial trades as well. 73, Drew KO4MA From k9jkm at comcast.net Thu Apr 30 17:07:07 2015 From: k9jkm at comcast.net (JoAnne Maenpaa) Date: Thu, 30 Apr 2015 12:07:07 -0500 Subject: [amsat-bb] On-line Coverage of Messenger Crash into Mercury Today Message-ID: <004101d08368$16b9b0d0$442d1270$@net> The MESSENGER spacecraft is expected to end its mission today with a planned crash into planet Mercury. Read more on-line at: http://earthsky.org/space/six-cool-things-about-messengers-april-30-mercury- crash Slooh will cover the event with a live show that begin at 3 p.m. EDT (19:00 UTC) on Thursday, April 30. Watch on-line at: http://main.slooh.com/ -- 73 de JoAnne K9JKM k9jkm at amsat.org From af5cc at fidmail.com Thu Apr 30 17:10:46 2015 From: af5cc at fidmail.com (John Geiger) Date: Thu, 30 Apr 2015 12:10:46 -0500 Subject: [amsat-bb] On-line Coverage of Messenger Crash into Mercury Today In-Reply-To: <004101d08368$16b9b0d0$442d1270$@net> References: <004101d08368$16b9b0d0$442d1270$@net> Message-ID: Cool, won't this be the first spacecraft to "land" on Mercury? 73 John AF5CC On Thu, Apr 30, 2015 at 12:07 PM, JoAnne Maenpaa wrote: > The MESSENGER spacecraft is expected to end its mission today with a > planned > crash into planet Mercury. Read more on-line at: > > > > > http://earthsky.org/space/six-cool-things-about-messengers-april-30-mercury- > crash > > > > Slooh will cover the event with a live show that begin at 3 p.m. EDT (19:00 > UTC) on Thursday, April 30. Watch on-line at: http://main.slooh.com/ > > > > -- > > 73 de JoAnne K9JKM > > k9jkm at amsat.org > > > > _______________________________________________ > Sent via AMSAT-BB at 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 > From k9jkm at comcast.net Thu Apr 30 17:17:44 2015 From: k9jkm at comcast.net (JoAnne Maenpaa) Date: Thu, 30 Apr 2015 12:17:44 -0500 Subject: [amsat-bb] On-line Coverage of Messenger Crash into Mercury Today In-Reply-To: References: <004101d08368$16b9b0d0$442d1270$@net> Message-ID: <004f01d08369$92f8ad80$b8ea0880$@net> Not sure who has been there before Messenger. The Amateur-DSN guys in Europe are copying it. Status of the Deep Space Network and what is being communicated with is displayed at: http://eyes.nasa.gov/dsn/dsn.html -- 73 de JoAnne K9JKM k9jkm at amsat.org AMSAT VP User Services From: John Geiger [mailto:af5cc at fidmail.com] Sent: Thursday, April 30, 2015 12:11 PM To: JoAnne Maenpaa Cc: AMSAT BB Subject: Re: [amsat-bb] On-line Coverage of Messenger Crash into Mercury Today Cool, won't this be the first spacecraft to "land" on Mercury? 73 John AF5CC On Thu, Apr 30, 2015 at 12:07 PM, JoAnne Maenpaa wrote: The MESSENGER spacecraft is expected to end its mission today with a planned crash into planet Mercury. Read more on-line at: http://earthsky.org/space/six-cool-things-about-messengers-april-30-mercury- crash Slooh will cover the event with a live show that begin at 3 p.m. EDT (19:00 UTC) on Thursday, April 30. Watch on-line at: http://main.slooh.com/ -- 73 de JoAnne K9JKM k9jkm at amsat.org _______________________________________________ Sent via AMSAT-BB at amsat.org. 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Subscription settings: http://www.amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb From ollie at ollietech.com Thu Apr 30 17:17:52 2015 From: ollie at ollietech.com (ollie at ollietech.com) Date: Thu, 30 Apr 2015 10:17:52 -0700 Subject: [amsat-bb] On-line Coverage of Messenger Crash into Mercury Today In-Reply-To: Message-ID: <20150430101752.4fe477a91cae9359925a048fb0b25146.af7c35619e.mailapi@email05.secureserver.net> Russians "soft" landed first in 1970 with Venera 7. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Venera --------- Original Message --------- Subject: Re: [amsat-bb] On-line Coverage of Messenger Crash into Mercury Today From: "John Geiger" Date: 4/30/15 11:10 am To: "JoAnne Maenpaa" Cc: "AMSAT BB" Cool, won't this be the first spacecraft to "land" on Mercury? 73 John AF5CC On Thu, Apr 30, 2015 at 12:07 PM, JoAnne Maenpaa wrote: > The MESSENGER spacecraft is expected to end its mission today with a > planned > crash into planet Mercury. Read more on-line at: > > > > > http://earthsky.org/space/six-cool-things-about-messengers-april-30-mercury- > crash > > > > Slooh will cover the event with a live show that begin at 3 p.m. EDT (19:00 > UTC) on Thursday, April 30. Watch on-line at: http://main.slooh.com/ > > > > -- > > 73 de JoAnne K9JKM > > k9jkm at amsat.org > > > > _______________________________________________ > Sent via AMSAT-BB at 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 > _______________________________________________ Sent via AMSAT-BB at 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 From ollie at ollietech.com Thu Apr 30 17:18:40 2015 From: ollie at ollietech.com (ollie at ollietech.com) Date: Thu, 30 Apr 2015 10:18:40 -0700 Subject: [amsat-bb] On-line Coverage of Messenger Crash into Mercury Today In-Reply-To: <004f01d08369$92f8ad80$b8ea0880$@net> Message-ID: <20150430101840.4fe477a91cae9359925a048fb0b25146.016815e920.mailapi@email05.secureserver.net> Sorry. I read this as Venus. My mistake (and lack of coffee) --------- Original Message --------- Subject: Re: [amsat-bb] On-line Coverage of Messenger Crash into Mercury Today From: "JoAnne Maenpaa" Date: 4/30/15 11:17 am To: "'John Geiger'" Cc: "'AMSAT BB'" Not sure who has been there before Messenger. The Amateur-DSN guys in Europe are copying it. Status of the Deep Space Network and what is being communicated with is displayed at: http://eyes.nasa.gov/dsn/dsn.html -- 73 de JoAnne K9JKM k9jkm at amsat.org AMSAT VP User Services From: John Geiger [mailto:af5cc at fidmail.com] Sent: Thursday, April 30, 2015 12:11 PM To: JoAnne Maenpaa Cc: AMSAT BB Subject: Re: [amsat-bb] On-line Coverage of Messenger Crash into Mercury Today Cool, won't this be the first spacecraft to "land" on Mercury? 73 John AF5CC On Thu, Apr 30, 2015 at 12:07 PM, JoAnne Maenpaa wrote: The MESSENGER spacecraft is expected to end its mission today with a planned crash into planet Mercury. Read more on-line at: http://earthsky.org/space/six-cool-things-about-messengers-april-30-mercury- crash Slooh will cover the event with a live show that begin at 3 p.m. EDT (19:00 UTC) on Thursday, April 30. Watch on-line at: http://main.slooh.com/ -- 73 de JoAnne K9JKM k9jkm at amsat.org _______________________________________________ Sent via AMSAT-BB at amsat.org. 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Subscription settings: http://www.amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb From johnag9d at gmail.com Thu Apr 30 17:27:59 2015 From: johnag9d at gmail.com (Personal) Date: Thu, 30 Apr 2015 12:27:59 -0500 Subject: [amsat-bb] On-line Coverage of Messenger Crash into Mercury Today In-Reply-To: <20150430101752.4fe477a91cae9359925a048fb0b25146.af7c35619e.mailapi@email05.secureserver.net> References: <20150430101752.4fe477a91cae9359925a048fb0b25146.af7c35619e.mailapi@email05.secureserver.net> Message-ID: Venera 7 soft landed, sort of, chute failed and it fell over, on Venus. The Russians never sent a spacecraft to Mercury, that I can find a reference to. The US Mariner 10 did a flyby in 1974 but as far as I can tell Messenger will be the first to land, or crash, on Mercury. John AG9D Sent from my iPhone On Apr 30, 2015, at 12:17 PM, ollie at ollietech.com wrote: > Russians "soft" landed first in 1970 with Venera 7. > > en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Venera > > --------- Original Message --------- Subject: Re: [amsat-bb] On-line Coverage of Messenger Crash into Mercury Today > From: "John Geiger" > Date: 4/30/15 11:10 am > To: "JoAnne Maenpaa" > Cc: "AMSAT BB" > > Cool, won't this be the first spacecraft to "land" on Mercury? > > 73 John AF5CC > > On Thu, Apr 30, 2015 at 12:07 PM, JoAnne Maenpaa wrote: > >> The MESSENGER spacecraft is expected to end its mission today with a >> planned >> crash into planet Mercury. Read more on-line at: >> >> >> >> >> http://earthsky.org/space/six-cool-things-about-messengers-april-30-mercury- >> crash >> >> >> >> Slooh will cover the event with a live show that begin at 3 p.m. EDT (19:00 >> UTC) on Thursday, April 30. Watch on-line at: http://main.slooh.com/ >> >> >> >> -- >> >> 73 de JoAnne K9JKM >> >> k9jkm at amsat.org >> >> >> >> _______________________________________________ >> Sent via AMSAT-BB at 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 > _______________________________________________ > Sent via AMSAT-BB at 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 > _______________________________________________ > Sent via AMSAT-BB at 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 From f6htj at aol.com Thu Apr 30 17:49:32 2015 From: f6htj at aol.com (f6htj at aol.com) Date: Thu, 30 Apr 2015 13:49:32 -0400 Subject: [amsat-bb] FT847 satellite power output problem Message-ID: <14d0b72a545-231b-43889@webstg-m02.mail.aol.com> Hello all; our F6KBR radio-club is almost ready to be active very soon via satellites with Yaesu FT847 rig but we have a big problem: no power output on SAT position. Everything else is OK, any mode... We tried full Reset (menu #39) but still same problem. Thanks for any help. 73 de Michel F6HTJ From jmfranke at cox.net Thu Apr 30 17:23:07 2015 From: jmfranke at cox.net (jmfranke at cox.net) Date: Thu, 30 Apr 2015 13:23:07 -0400 Subject: [amsat-bb] On-line Coverage of Messenger Crash into Mercury Today In-Reply-To: Message-ID: <20150430132307.DLH5I.115744.root@eastrmwml105> I thought Venera 7 landed on Venus. John WA4WDL ---- ollie at ollietech.com wrote: > Russians "soft" landed first in 1970 with Venera 7. > > en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Venera > > --------- Original Message --------- Subject: Re: [amsat-bb] On-line Coverage of Messenger Crash into Mercury Today > From: "John Geiger" > Date: 4/30/15 11:10 am > To: "JoAnne Maenpaa" > Cc: "AMSAT BB" > > Cool, won't this be the first spacecraft to "land" on Mercury? > > 73 John AF5CC > > On Thu, Apr 30, 2015 at 12:07 PM, JoAnne Maenpaa wrote: > > > The MESSENGER spacecraft is expected to end its mission today with a > > planned > > crash into planet Mercury. Read more on-line at: > > > > > > > > > > http://earthsky.org/space/six-cool-things-about-messengers-april-30-mercury- > > crash > > > > > > > > Slooh will cover the event with a live show that begin at 3 p.m. EDT (19:00 > > UTC) on Thursday, April 30. Watch on-line at: http://main.slooh.com/ > > > > > > > > -- > > > > 73 de JoAnne K9JKM > > > > k9jkm at amsat.org > > > > > > > > _______________________________________________ > > Sent via AMSAT-BB at 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 > > > _______________________________________________ > Sent via AMSAT-BB at 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 > _______________________________________________ > Sent via AMSAT-BB at 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 From va6bmj at gmail.com Thu Apr 30 20:24:19 2015 From: va6bmj at gmail.com (B J) Date: Thu, 30 Apr 2015 20:24:19 +0000 Subject: [amsat-bb] FT847 satellite power output problem In-Reply-To: <14d0b72a545-231b-43889@webstg-m02.mail.aol.com> References: <14d0b72a545-231b-43889@webstg-m02.mail.aol.com> Message-ID: On 4/30/15, f6htj--- via AMSAT-BB wrote: > Hello all; our F6KBR radio-club is almost ready to be active very soon via > satellites with Yaesu FT847 rig but > we have a big problem: no power output on SAT position. Everything else is > OK, any mode... > We tried full Reset (menu #39) but still same problem. > > Thanks for any help. > 73 de Michel F6HTJ I bought my '847 second-hand and it was in pretty rough shape when I got it. I had problems with how the output power was displayed, but, after fiddling with it for several weeks, I sent it away and had it re-aligned. It seemed to have solved the problem. 73s Bernhard VA6BMJ @ DO33FL