[amsat-bb] Downlinks and Beacons

[PA3GUO]

Hi Tim,

The vertical is somewhat a limitation (compared to for example an
arrow), signals will be a bit weaker. But: it is usable for sure!
The HF wire is great: you can receive for example AO07 with it
(downlink 10 meters), and that is just awesome.

Source for details: http://www.dk3wn.info/satellites.shtml
All satellites, frequencies, etc.

Source for status: http://www.dk3wn.info/p/?page_id=29535
That is a one page overview of all satellites. The best there is.

Reports on Cubesats (and a bit more): http://www.dk3wn.info/p/
Why Cubesats: there are a lot, you can use them to test your system.

Reports on amateur satellites: http://www.amsat.org/status/

When ISS is back with packet, you should be able to hear that on your
vertical for sure.
See here for status: http://issfanclub.com/

Let us know what you can hear and what not, the group will help you.

Welcome & enjoy !
Henk, PA3GUO


HI Folks;

MERRY CHRISTMAS TO ALL!!!!

Reading the thread on receiving the weather satellites has sparked a
bit 
in me. I would like to be able to capture the telemetry and beacons
from 
amateur satellites -- Ive got a 2m/440 vertical and an HF wire. An
Icom 
706mk IIG and a computer running kubuntu linux. Any input or
suggestions 
would be most appreciated

Thanks

TIM
W8TAH