From jim at coloradosatellite.com Fri Jul 1 01:55:09 2016 From: jim at coloradosatellite.com (Jim White) Date: Thu, 30 Jun 2016 19:55:09 -0600 Subject: [amsat-bb] SatPC32 leading the satellite Message-ID: <5775CD7D.6090601@coloradosatellite.com> I was at a university ground station today and noted their antennas were not keeping up with their satellite on a high elevation pass. They are using SatPC32 with the G5500 rotor. They have the dead band set to 3 degrees. Since they are using a pair of long UHF Yagis for a total of 21dB gain there were some lost packets for about 2 minutes or so around TCA. Their sat was deployed from the ISS so is currently at about 400km altitude which means it's zipping by rather quickly when the elevation is above about 75 degrees or so. In the past I've used tracking programs that allowed a 'lead' setting. That is, you could tell the software to lead the satellite by a few seconds. That did a pretty good job keeping the sat in the beam width when the AZ was changing quickly. I'm not finding that setting in SatPC32. Is there one, or another setting to accomplish the same thing? Jim From erich.eichmann at t-online.de Fri Jul 1 06:28:09 2016 From: erich.eichmann at t-online.de (Erich Eichmann) Date: Fri, 1 Jul 2016 08:28:09 +0200 Subject: [amsat-bb] SatPC32 leading the satellite In-Reply-To: <5775CD7D.6090601@coloradosatellite.com> References: <5775CD7D.6090601@coloradosatellite.com> Message-ID: <0e1ad2fe-16ac-e1e2-ddf0-1f51aeed8104@t-online.de> There are the following options in menu "Rotor Setup" they could have used to update the azimuth and elevation antenna positions: a. in time increments, say 3 seconds or less. b. when the satellite's position (azimuth or elevation) changed by a certain CONSTANT amount of degrees (dead band), say 3 degrees (their setting) or less. The program then updates both antennas every 3 seconds or whenever the azimuth or elevation changed by fix 3 or more degrees. Then It positons the antennas a half step in front of the current satellite position. So, the satellite will run through the "focus" of the antenna. There is a sub option of b. (which they used): "gain releated". When the elevation increases the azimuth position of the satellite changes very quickly and the azimuth antenna positon will be updated very often. On the other hand the horizontal opening angle of the antenna becomes virtually wider, following a cosine function (at 90 degs elevation azimuth is meaningless). The feature utilizes this effect to reduce the number of horizontal updates without loss of gain. Also, the signal is stronger at high elevation angles, due to the smaller distance of the satellite. So, with a small update step they should not loose data, even with the setting "gain related". That all is described in the manual (menus "Rotor" and "Rotor Setup"). 73s, Erich, DK1TB Am 01.07.2016 um 03:55 schrieb Jim White: > I was at a university ground station today and noted their antennas > were not keeping up with their satellite on a high elevation pass. > They are using SatPC32 with the G5500 rotor. They have the dead band > set to 3 degrees. Since they are using a pair of long UHF Yagis for a > total of 21dB gain there were some lost packets for about 2 minutes or > so around TCA. Their sat was deployed from the ISS so is currently at > about 400km altitude which means it's zipping by rather quickly when > the elevation is above about 75 degrees or so. > > In the past I've used tracking programs that allowed a 'lead' > setting. That is, you could tell the software to lead the satellite > by a few seconds. That did a pretty good job keeping the sat in the > beam width when the AZ was changing quickly. I'm not finding that > setting in SatPC32. Is there one, or another setting to accomplish > the same thing? > > Jim > _______________________________________________ > Sent viaAMSAT -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 skristof at etczone.com Fri Jul 1 11:10:30 2016 From: skristof at etczone.com (skristof at etczone.com) Date: Fri, 01 Jul 2016 07:10:30 -0400 Subject: [amsat-bb] AO-85 9k6 data Message-ID: <7327394294ab4ca09325ade338eabc0f@etczone.com> I'm getting the hang of grabbing the AO-85 DUV data stream, but still haven't caught any 9k6 data. Can I get a quick refresher on when the 9k6 data is transmitted, please? I assume that FoxTelem set to "Auto" mode will pick it up when it happens, but please correct me on that if I'm wrong there also. Pointing me towards on informational url would be fine, but personal messages are lovely. Steve AI9IN From rsoifer1 at aol.com Fri Jul 1 12:51:54 2016 From: rsoifer1 at aol.com (rsoifer1 at aol.com) Date: Fri, 1 Jul 2016 08:51:54 -0400 Subject: [amsat-bb] Mode K Message-ID: <155a683f87f-2773-7aaf@webprd-a52.mail.aol.com> The late John Branegan, GM4IHJ (CDR, Royal Navy) did a lot of good research on Mode K using the RS birds. It can be an effective way of working satellite DX despite today's low orbits. 73 Ray W2RS From jim at coloradosatellite.com Fri Jul 1 13:03:35 2016 From: jim at coloradosatellite.com (Jim White) Date: Fri, 1 Jul 2016 07:03:35 -0600 Subject: [amsat-bb] SatPC32 leading the satellite In-Reply-To: <0e1ad2fe-16ac-e1e2-ddf0-1f51aeed8104@t-online.de> References: <5775CD7D.6090601@coloradosatellite.com> <0e1ad2fe-16ac-e1e2-ddf0-1f51aeed8104@t-online.de> Message-ID: <57766A27.3040303@coloradosatellite.com> Thanks Erich, Jim On 7/1/2016 12:28 AM, Erich Eichmann wrote: > There are the following options in menu "Rotor Setup" they could have > used to update the azimuth and elevation antenna positions: > a. in time increments, say 3 seconds or less. > b. when the satellite's position (azimuth or elevation) changed by a > certain CONSTANT amount of degrees (dead band), say 3 degrees (their > setting) or less. > The program then updates both antennas every 3 seconds or whenever the > azimuth or elevation changed by fix 3 or more degrees. Then It > positons the antennas a half step in front of the current satellite > position. So, the satellite will run through the "focus" of the antenna. > > There is a sub option of b. (which they used): "gain releated". When > the elevation increases the azimuth position of the satellite changes > very quickly and the azimuth antenna positon will be updated very > often. On the other hand the horizontal opening angle of the antenna > becomes virtually wider, following a cosine function (at 90 degs > elevation azimuth is meaningless). The feature utilizes this effect > to reduce the number of horizontal updates without loss of gain. Also, > the signal is stronger at high elevation angles, due to the smaller > distance of the satellite. So, with a small update step they should > not loose data, even with the setting "gain related". > That all is described in the manual (menus "Rotor" and "Rotor Setup"). > > 73s, Erich, DK1TB > > > > Am 01.07.2016 um 03:55 schrieb Jim White: >> I was at a university ground station today and noted their antennas >> were not keeping up with their satellite on a high elevation pass. >> They are using SatPC32 with the G5500 rotor. They have the dead band >> set to 3 degrees. Since they are using a pair of long UHF Yagis for a >> total of 21dB gain there were some lost packets for about 2 minutes >> or so around TCA. Their sat was deployed from the ISS so is >> currently at about 400km altitude which means it's zipping by rather >> quickly when the elevation is above about 75 degrees or so. >> >> In the past I've used tracking programs that allowed a 'lead' >> setting. That is, you could tell the software to lead the satellite >> by a few seconds. That did a pretty good job keeping the sat in the >> beam width when the AZ was changing quickly. I'm not finding that >> setting in SatPC32. Is there one, or another setting to accomplish >> the same thing? >> >> Jim >> _______________________________________________ >> Sent viaAMSAT -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 bruninga at usna.edu Fri Jul 1 13:15:46 2016 From: bruninga at usna.edu (Robert Bruninga) Date: Fri, 1 Jul 2016 09:15:46 -0400 Subject: [amsat-bb] Mode K (fact and fiction?) Message-ID: > The late John Branegan, GM4IHJ (CDR, Royal Navy) > did a lot of good research on Mode K using the RS birds. > ... an effective way of... satellite DX despite today's low orbits. Thanks! Ill research it. The over the horizon DX aspect is what everyone remembers. And that is what I want to study. My theory is that with the variability of the ionosphere, that just as much as there is enhanced beyond-the-horizon relay some times, there is also times of no-path because the ionosphere at low elevations is bending the path away from the bird. My theory is that hams like DX and remember the GOOD DX, but then conveniently forget all the times when the link was dead. So I think what I hear from "the good ole days" has to be taken with a grain of salt since the dead band days are not as memorable as that rare double bounce hop to timbuktoo. So far, no one has described how often they could not even hear the bird or get into it even though it was in range. I think that is the data that is missing? Bob, WB4APR HFSAT in 2018? From wa4sca at gmail.com Fri Jul 1 13:49:04 2016 From: wa4sca at gmail.com (Alan) Date: Fri, 1 Jul 2016 08:49:04 -0500 Subject: [amsat-bb] AO-85 9k6 data In-Reply-To: <7327394294ab4ca09325ade338eabc0f@etczone.com> References: <7327394294ab4ca09325ade338eabc0f@etczone.com> Message-ID: <000001d1d39f$55345990$ff9d0cb0$@GMAIL.COM> Steve, 9k6 data is not used very much on AO-85 since it is not required for any of the experiments, and its use turns off the repeater. It is turned on, rarely and briefly, for testing or other purposes. There is usually an announcement on Twitter, Facebook and/or here in advance, though not always if they are doing a quick look. The Auto mode will pick it up, assuming everything else is working correctly at your station. It has been reported that the signal threshold to copy 9k6 is somewhat higher than for DUV. Expect to see much more when Fox-1Cliff and Fox-1D fly. 73s, Alan WA4SCA <-----Original Message----- References: <7327394294ab4ca09325ade338eabc0f@etczone.com> <000001d1d39f$55345990$ff9d0cb0$@GMAIL.COM> Message-ID: Do I recall correctly that in order to receive the higher data rate, a wider RF and/or audio bandwidth might be required? I often have the audio bandwidth narrowed a bit (high end only) to better hear the voice traffic, which of course has no effect on the DUV as long as the low end of the audio filter is left at zero. Ditto on the RF bandwidth if it makes the voices easier to copy on a given pass. -Scott, K4KDR Montpelier, VA USA -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- -----Original Message----- From: Alan Sent: Friday, July 01, 2016 9:49 AM To: skristof at etczone.com ; amsat-bb at amsat.org Subject: Re: [amsat-bb] AO-85 9k6 data Steve, 9k6 data is not used very much on AO-85 since it is not required for any of the experiments, and its use turns off the repeater. It is turned on, rarely and briefly, for testing or other purposes. There is usually an announcement on Twitter, Facebook and/or here in advance, though not always if they are doing a quick look. The Auto mode will pick it up, assuming everything else is working correctly at your station. It has been reported that the signal threshold to copy 9k6 is somewhat higher than for DUV. Expect to see much more when Fox-1Cliff and Fox-1D fly. 73s, Alan WA4SCA <-----Original Message----- References: <7327394294ab4ca09325ade338eabc0f@etczone.com> <000001d1d39f$55345990$ff9d0cb0$@GMAIL.COM> Message-ID: Correct. I find 12-15 kHz works best on the AO-85 9k6 data with SDR#. 73, Drew KO4MA > On Jul 1, 2016, at 9:58 AM, Scott wrote: > > Do I recall correctly that in order to receive the higher data rate, a wider RF and/or audio bandwidth might be required? > > I often have the audio bandwidth narrowed a bit (high end only) to better hear the voice traffic, which of course has no effect on the DUV as long as the low end of the audio filter is left at zero. Ditto on the RF bandwidth if it makes the voices easier to copy on a given pass. > > -Scott, K4KDR > Montpelier, VA USA > > > -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- > > -----Original Message----- From: Alan > Sent: Friday, July 01, 2016 9:49 AM > To: skristof at etczone.com ; amsat-bb at amsat.org > Subject: Re: [amsat-bb] AO-85 9k6 data > > Steve, > > 9k6 data is not used very much on AO-85 since it is not required for any of the experiments, and its > use turns off the repeater. It is turned on, rarely and briefly, for testing or other purposes. > There is usually an announcement on Twitter, Facebook and/or here in advance, though not always if > they are doing a quick look. The Auto mode will pick it up, assuming everything else is working > correctly at your station. It has been reported that the signal threshold to copy 9k6 is somewhat > higher than for DUV. > > Expect to see much more when Fox-1Cliff and Fox-1D fly. > > 73s, > > Alan > WA4SCA > > > > > <-----Original Message----- > < > < > < > < > _______________________________________________ > 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 skristof at etczone.com Fri Jul 1 14:24:48 2016 From: skristof at etczone.com (skristof at etczone.com) Date: Fri, 01 Jul 2016 10:24:48 -0400 Subject: [amsat-bb] AO-85 9k6 data Message-ID: I use HD sdr with an rtl-sdr to get data from ao-85. I usually set the audio filter at about 500 hz since I'm just collecting data. Sounds like I'll need to open that up for any 9k6 data. Thanks for the ?replies!Steve AI9IN Sent from my Verizon Wireless 4G LTE smartphone-------- Original message --------From: Andrew Glasbrenner Date: 7/1/2016 10:01 AM (GMT-05:00) To: Scott Cc: amsat-bb at amsat.org Subject: Re: [amsat-bb] AO-85 9k6 data Correct. I find 12-15 kHz works best on the AO-85 9k6 data with SDR#. 73, Drew KO4MA > On Jul 1, 2016, at 9:58 AM, Scott wrote: > > Do I recall correctly that in order to receive the higher data rate, a wider RF and/or audio bandwidth might be required? > > I often have the audio bandwidth narrowed a bit (high end only) to better hear the voice traffic, which of course has no effect on the DUV as long as the low end of the audio filter is left at zero.? Ditto on the RF bandwidth if it makes the voices easier to copy on a given pass. > > -Scott,? K4KDR > Montpelier, VA? USA > > > -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- > > -----Original Message----- From: Alan > Sent: Friday, July 01, 2016 9:49 AM > To: skristof at etczone.com ; amsat-bb at amsat.org > Subject: Re: [amsat-bb] AO-85 9k6 data > > Steve, > > 9k6 data is not used very much on AO-85 since it is not required for any of the experiments, and its > use turns off the repeater.? It is turned on, rarely and briefly, for testing or other purposes. > There is usually an announcement on Twitter, Facebook and/or here in advance, though not always if > they are doing a quick look.? The Auto mode will pick it up, assuming everything else is working > correctly at your station.? It has been reported that the signal threshold to copy 9k6 is somewhat > higher than for DUV. > > Expect to see much more when Fox-1Cliff and Fox-1D fly. > > 73s, > > Alan > WA4SCA > > > > > <-----Original Message----- > < > < > < > < > _______________________________________________ > 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 RSoifer1 at aol.com Fri Jul 1 14:30:32 2016 From: RSoifer1 at aol.com (RSoifer1 at aol.com) Date: Fri, 1 Jul 2016 10:30:32 -0400 Subject: [amsat-bb] Mode K (fact and fiction?) Message-ID: <77eaf.588aad14.44a7d888@aol.com> Bob, John wrote up many of his findings in his Space Radio Handbook, published by RSGB in 1991. If you can't locate a copy, let me know and I can send you mine. 73 Ray From skristof at etczone.com Fri Jul 1 15:09:27 2016 From: skristof at etczone.com (skristof at etczone.com) Date: Fri, 01 Jul 2016 11:09:27 -0400 Subject: [amsat-bb] Mode K (fact and fiction?) In-Reply-To: <77eaf.588aad14.44a7d888@aol.com> References: <77eaf.588aad14.44a7d888@aol.com> Message-ID: I'm guessing it's many pages, but is there any way to make a copy available online (pdf or ???)? Then you wouldn't have to worry about shipping it and it would be readily available to anyone who wants to read it. Steve AI9IN On 2016-07-01 10:30, RSoifer1--- via AMSAT-BB wrote: > Bob, > > John wrote up many of his findings in his Space Radio Handbook, published > by RSGB in 1991. If you can't locate a copy, let me know and I can send > you mine. > > 73 Ray > _______________________________________________ > 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 rsoifer1 at aol.com Fri Jul 1 15:23:55 2016 From: rsoifer1 at aol.com (rsoifer1 at aol.com) Date: Fri, 1 Jul 2016 11:23:55 -0400 Subject: [amsat-bb] Mode K Message-ID: <155a70f2362-52a1-87b5@webprd-a50.mail.aol.com> Bob, For more on HF satellite reception, see my article in October 1970 and Technical Correspondence in November 1968 QST. There are also some articles in Proc IRE by W8JK (SK) in the late 1950s, mostly about antipodal reception which GM4IHJ and I also noted. Interestingly, Owen W5LFL also worked with Kraus on this and is listed as a co-author. 73 Ray W2RS (then K2QBW). From rsoifer1 at aol.com Fri Jul 1 15:29:45 2016 From: rsoifer1 at aol.com (rsoifer1 at aol.com) Date: Fri, 1 Jul 2016 11:29:45 -0400 Subject: [amsat-bb] Mode K (fact and fiction?) In-Reply-To: Message-ID: <155a714775c-52a1-881c@webprd-a50.mail.aol.com> It's 242 pages, and I don't have a scanner. Sorry. 73 Ray -----Original Message----- From: skristof To: RSoifer1 Cc: amsat-bb Sent: Fri, Jul 1, 2016 8:09 am Subject: Re: [amsat-bb] Mode K (fact and fiction?) I'm guessing it's many pages, but is there any way to make a copy available online (pdf or ???)? Then you wouldn't have to worry about shipping it and it would be readily available to anyone who wants to read it. Steve AI9IN On 2016-07-01 10:30, RSoifer1--- via AMSAT-BB wrote: Bob, John wrote up many of his findings in his Space Radio Handbook, published by RSGB in 1991. If you can't locate a copy, let me know and I can send you mine. 73 Ray _______________________________________________ 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 ki0gqrp at gmail.com Fri Jul 1 16:02:41 2016 From: ki0gqrp at gmail.com (Bob Cutter) Date: Fri, 1 Jul 2016 10:02:41 -0600 Subject: [amsat-bb] Mode K (fact and fiction?) In-Reply-To: <155a714775c-52a1-881c@webprd-a50.mail.aol.com> References: <155a714775c-52a1-881c@webprd-a50.mail.aol.com> Message-ID: <02CDCB41-10D4-41EA-86B7-7B3473E8E8E7@gmail.com> Amazon has it used. Bob > On Jul 1, 2016, at 9:29 AM, rsoifer1--- via AMSAT-BB wrote: > > > It's 242 pages, and I don't have a scanner. > > Sorry. > > 73 Ray > > > -----Original Message----- > From: skristof > To: RSoifer1 > Cc: amsat-bb > Sent: Fri, Jul 1, 2016 8:09 am > Subject: Re: [amsat-bb] Mode K (fact and fiction?) > > > > I'm guessing it's many pages, but is there any way to make a copy available online (pdf or ???)? > Then you wouldn't have to worry about shipping it and it would be readily available to anyone who wants to read it. > Steve AI9IN > > > On 2016-07-01 10:30, RSoifer1--- via AMSAT-BB wrote: > > Bob, > > John wrote up many of his findings in his Space Radio Handbook, published > by RSGB in 1991. If you can't locate a copy, let me know and I can send > you mine. > > 73 Ray > _______________________________________________ > 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 ki0gqrp at gmail.com Fri Jul 1 17:08:04 2016 From: ki0gqrp at gmail.com (Bob Cutter) Date: Fri, 1 Jul 2016 11:08:04 -0600 Subject: [amsat-bb] RS 7/8 foot print Message-ID: <521FB471-1CCB-46F3-B0A5-489A759C7027@gmail.com> Does anyone have the diameter of the foot print? 73, Bob KI0G From n8hm at arrl.net Fri Jul 1 17:18:52 2016 From: n8hm at arrl.net (Paul Stoetzer) Date: Fri, 1 Jul 2016 13:18:52 -0400 Subject: [amsat-bb] RS 7/8 foot print In-Reply-To: <521FB471-1CCB-46F3-B0A5-489A759C7027@gmail.com> References: <521FB471-1CCB-46F3-B0A5-489A759C7027@gmail.com> Message-ID: They are in 1630 km x 1667 km orbits which translates to a footprint of 8,184 km at perigee to 8,272 km at apogee, 73, Paul, N8HM On Fri, Jul 1, 2016 at 1:08 PM, Bob Cutter wrote: > Does anyone have the diameter of the foot print? > > 73, Bob KI0G > _______________________________________________ > 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 michel-f6glj at orange.fr Fri Jul 1 17:32:22 2016 From: michel-f6glj at orange.fr ( F6GLJ) Date: Fri, 1 Jul 2016 19:32:22 +0200 Subject: [amsat-bb] France (IN94) on AO-07 Message-ID: <005301d1d3be$87871940$96954bc0$@fr> Hello, I' ll be on AO-07B for next pass, good foot print for NA<> EU qso 73 Qro de F6GLJ https://www.qrz.com/db/F6GLJ From w4upd at cfl.rr.com Fri Jul 1 18:26:34 2016 From: w4upd at cfl.rr.com (w4upd) Date: Fri, 01 Jul 2016 14:26:34 -0400 Subject: [amsat-bb] AO-40 & AO-16 Message-ID: <5776B5DA.6010803@cfl.rr.com> Wonder if anyone has taken a shot at trying to see if AO-40 could be activated or even heard. Whether anyone may have heard its local oscillators? Stranger things have happened (AO-07 for one). Also, does anyone know when or if AO-16 can be activated again in its basic boot loader as it was some time ago. Its communications in the mode (FM/DSB/AM) worked really great. However, I believe there was a time issue due to sun angles. Wondering if we are getting close to that time frame again? Reid, W4UPD Amsat: 17002 From glasbrenner at mindspring.com Fri Jul 1 18:32:29 2016 From: glasbrenner at mindspring.com (Andrew Glasbrenner) Date: Fri, 1 Jul 2016 14:32:29 -0400 Subject: [amsat-bb] AO-40 & AO-16 In-Reply-To: <5776B5DA.6010803@cfl.rr.com> References: <5776B5DA.6010803@cfl.rr.com> Message-ID: <42A7DD8C-78BE-43C5-8379-7DA35CFAC7F5@mindspring.com> We try AO16 every so often. No luck so far. 73, Drew KO4MA > On Jul 1, 2016, at 2:26 PM, w4upd wrote: > > Wonder if anyone has taken a shot at trying to see if AO-40 could be activated or even heard. Whether anyone may have heard its local oscillators? Stranger things have happened (AO-07 for one). > > Also, does anyone know when or if AO-16 can be activated again in its basic boot loader as it was some time ago. Its communications in the mode (FM/DSB/AM) worked really great. However, I believe there was a time issue due to sun angles. Wondering if we are getting close to that time frame again? > > Reid, W4UPD > Amsat: 17002 > From cwo4mann at comcast.net Fri Jul 1 18:39:02 2016 From: cwo4mann at comcast.net (Dave Mann) Date: Fri, 1 Jul 2016 13:39:02 -0500 Subject: [amsat-bb] Mode K (fact and fiction?) In-Reply-To: <02CDCB41-10D4-41EA-86B7-7B3473E8E8E7@gmail.com> References: <155a714775c-52a1-881c@webprd-a50.mail.aol.com> <02CDCB41-10D4-41EA-86B7-7B3473E8E8E7@gmail.com> Message-ID: <2F45E411-5DCE-4673-B4A1-D46300162320@comcast.net> I just now ordered it and when it arrives will scan it and post to our files as a searchable pdf. I have a commercial book scanner and Linux .... Easy peasy Dave N4CVX Sent from my iPad > On Jul 1, 2016, at 11:02, Bob Cutter wrote: > > Amazon has it used. > > Bob > >> On Jul 1, 2016, at 9:29 AM, rsoifer1--- via AMSAT-BB wrote: >> >> >> It's 242 pages, and I don't have a scanner. >> >> Sorry. >> >> 73 Ray >> >> >> -----Original Message----- >> From: skristof >> To: RSoifer1 >> Cc: amsat-bb >> Sent: Fri, Jul 1, 2016 8:09 am >> Subject: Re: [amsat-bb] Mode K (fact and fiction?) >> >> >> >> I'm guessing it's many pages, but is there any way to make a copy available online (pdf or ???)? >> Then you wouldn't have to worry about shipping it and it would be readily available to anyone who wants to read it. >> Steve AI9IN >> >> >> On 2016-07-01 10:30, RSoifer1--- via AMSAT-BB wrote: >> >> Bob, >> >> John wrote up many of his findings in his Space Radio Handbook, published >> by RSGB in 1991. If you can't locate a copy, let me know and I can send >> you mine. >> >> 73 Ray >> _______________________________________________ >> 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? 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Join now to support the amateur satellite program! > Subscription settings: http://www.amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb From ki0g at yahoo.com Fri Jul 1 19:10:21 2016 From: ki0g at yahoo.com (Bob Cutter) Date: Fri, 1 Jul 2016 19:10:21 +0000 (UTC) Subject: [amsat-bb] RS 7/8 foot print In-Reply-To: References: <521FB471-1CCB-46F3-B0A5-489A759C7027@gmail.com> Message-ID: <1559644465.549382.1467400221507.JavaMail.yahoo@mail.yahoo.com> blockquote, div.yahoo_quoted { margin-left: 0 !important; border-left:1px #715FFA solid !important; padding-left:1ex !important; background-color:white !important; } Thank you Paul.? 73, Bob KI0G Sent from Yahoo Mail for iPhone On Friday, July 1, 2016, 11:18 AM, Paul Stoetzer wrote: They are in 1630 km x 1667 km orbits which translates to a footprint of 8,184 km at perigee to 8,272 km at apogee, 73, Paul, N8HM On Fri, Jul 1, 2016 at 1:08 PM, Bob Cutter wrote: > Does anyone have the diameter of the foot print? > > 73, Bob KI0G > _______________________________________________ > Sent via AMSAT-BB at amsat.org. 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Subscription settings: http://www.amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb From jimlist at zoho.com Fri Jul 1 20:00:22 2016 From: jimlist at zoho.com (Jim Heck G3WGM) Date: Fri, 1 Jul 2016 21:00:22 +0100 Subject: [amsat-bb] AO-73/FUNcube mode change Message-ID: Hi Folks, Just to let you know that I have just changed AO-73/FUNcube into full time amateur mode. Enjoy the transponder over the weekend. Plan as normal is to return the sat to auto switching mode on Sunday pm, utc 73 Jim G3WGM From w4upd at cfl.rr.com Fri Jul 1 20:17:42 2016 From: w4upd at cfl.rr.com (w4upd) Date: Fri, 01 Jul 2016 16:17:42 -0400 Subject: [amsat-bb] Fwd: AO-16 telemetry 3 Oct 2010 In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: <5776CFE6.5090801@cfl.rr.com> Last email that I have after using it. It would appear we might still have 5 years? Reid -------- Original Message -------- Subject: [amsat-bb] AO-16 telemetry 3 Oct 2010 Date: Mon, 4 Oct 2010 09:43:40 -0400 From: Mark L. Hammond To: Amsat - BBs Hi All, Here is a quick AO-16 update. On Sunday I turned AO-16 long enough to get some telemetry packets. The satellite would remain on for less than one minute after being commanded on. A quick test of the "bent pipe" voice mode repeater was successful. . The "hardware watchdog timer problem" is still evident; as expected, spacecraft temperatures are insufficient to keep the transmitter ON (needs to be above 15 deg C). Orbit projections suggest that satellite illumination conditions will not result in increased temperatures for nearly 10 years. Command stations do periodically turn AO-16 "ON" to check on its condition and see if the hardware timer problem has "automagically" fixed itself (which in not anticipated, but who knows...). AO-16 telemetry 3 Oct 2010 1838 utc PACSAT MBL Telemetry Decoder Ver. 1.3 (c) Mike Rupprecht, DK3WN =============================================================================== (average values) +10V Battery Bus : 0.00 V Battery Charge Reg : 0.55 mA Base Temp : 9.07 ?C PSK RF Out : 1.90 W +5V RX Bus : 4.87 V +8.5V RX Bus : 8.49 V +10V RX Bus : 11.24 V Here is another teaser :) Several months ago I commanded the AO-16 S-band transmitter ON; it too remains functional (albeit weak), and was received by me, Drew KO4MA, and Alan WA4SCA. 73, -- Mark L. Hammond [N8MH] _______________________________________________ Sent via AMSAT-BB at amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author. Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite program! Subscription settings: http://amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb -------------- next part -------------- No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 9.0.862 / Virus Database: 271.1.1/3180 - Release Date: 10/06/10 02:34:00 From martha at amsat.org Fri Jul 1 20:55:02 2016 From: martha at amsat.org (Martha) Date: Fri, 1 Jul 2016 16:55:02 -0400 Subject: [amsat-bb] Office Closed Message-ID: The AMSAT Office will be closed on Monday, July 4th. We will reopen on Tuesday, July 5th at 10:00 AM -- 73- Martha From n8hm at arrl.net Fri Jul 1 21:01:52 2016 From: n8hm at arrl.net (Paul Stoetzer) Date: Fri, 1 Jul 2016 17:01:52 -0400 Subject: [amsat-bb] W3ZM from Escape Velocity 2016 in National Harbor, MD 7/2/16 Message-ID: Good afternoon, ARISS will have a presence at the Escape Velocity 2016 event at the Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center in National Harbor, MD this weekend. To demonstrate space communications to anyone interested, I will work two FO-29 passes tomorrow afternoon (at 16:49 UTC and 18:36 UTC) from outside the convention center using the AMSAT club callsign W3ZM. Please look for me around 435.865 MHz +/- Doppler. I may also work the SO-50 pass at 19:54 UTC. 73, Paul, N8HM From amsat-bb at wd9ewk.net Fri Jul 1 21:07:32 2016 From: amsat-bb at wd9ewk.net (Patrick STODDARD (WD9EWK/VA7EWK)) Date: Fri, 1 Jul 2016 21:07:32 +0000 Subject: [amsat-bb] W3ZM from Escape Velocity 2016 in National Harbor, MD 7/2/16 In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: Paul, Thanks for this heads-up! The earlier FO-29 pass is a no-go from here, but the later FO-29 pass is really good in this direction. Even the SO-50 pass, if you can work that one, is possible. Good luck, and 73! Patrick WD9EWK/VA7EWK http://www.wd9ewk.net/ Twitter: @WD9EWK On Fri, Jul 1, 2016 at 9:01 PM, Paul Stoetzer wrote: > Good afternoon, > > ARISS will have a presence at the Escape Velocity 2016 event at the > Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center in National Harbor, MD > this weekend. To demonstrate space communications to anyone > interested, I will work two FO-29 passes tomorrow afternoon (at 16:49 > UTC and 18:36 UTC) from outside the convention center using the AMSAT > club callsign W3ZM. Please look for me around 435.865 MHz +/- Doppler. > I may also work the SO-50 pass at 19:54 UTC. > > 73, > > Paul, N8HM > > From fredcastello at gmail.com Fri Jul 1 22:13:19 2016 From: fredcastello at gmail.com (Fred Castello) Date: Fri, 1 Jul 2016 18:13:19 -0400 Subject: [amsat-bb] Preamps and Polarization Switches Message-ID: Newbie here and I am trying to put together a station. I have a question about preamps. I am making the following assumptions but please correct me or outline your station feeds if I am incorrect in my assumptions: Most experienced operators are using moderate to high gain yagi antennas, circular polarized. I am thinking of purchasing the M2 LEO pack. I am assuming that most folks are using RF protected preamps to keep from blowing them up on transmit. It would be easier if one knew that they were always going to transmit on 2 meters (for instance) and one could place the NON RF protected preamp on 70 cms. However, since there is a mix of V/U and U/V birds, it would seem the only way to get preamps up at the antenna where they belong is to use RF protected preamps ( with weather and RF protection, significantly more expensive). Is there a role for diplexers here rather than running expensive RF protected switching? Also, I know from my listening on my Elk Antenna that change in polarization can make a pretty significant difference in adequate reception. So, it would also seem that there is a need with these type of antennas (M2 LEO) to have a polarization switching (cost for both antennas almost matches the original cost of the antennas). Do most operators have these switchable polarization switches. My shack is about 60 feet from the top of the roof, so I will have to deal with those losses in spite of using good cable. I was thinking of just starting with the antennas (no preamps, no polarization switching) and see how things go. Any thoughts or advice would be much appreciated. Best Fred Castello, KF4FC From WB4SON at gmail.com Fri Jul 1 23:22:08 2016 From: WB4SON at gmail.com (Bob) Date: Fri, 1 Jul 2016 19:22:08 -0400 Subject: [amsat-bb] Preamps and Polarization Switches In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: Hey Fred, Hard to say what "most" means, but "Mast Mounted RF Switched Preamps" do show up at a lot of stations. To your point, one might only purchase a 2 meter version, as so many birds are mode UV. I happen to use one on each antenna (FO-29 being a big driver for that). In the US, Both SSB Engineering as well as Advanced Receiver Research preamps seem to be popular. Either will hot-switch 100 watts, both can be powered via the coax (although that is a special order item for ARR). I use the SSB Engineering SP-200 and SP-70 preamp. They were installed in 1998 and have been working flawlessly for 18 years now, surviving a bunch of bad New England weather. Perhaps some folks use diplexers, but I sure would be concerned about port-to-port isolation. After all, you are pumping perhaps 50 watts out (+47 dBm), and expecting to receive a signal that is around -120 dBm. That's a difference of 167 dB. I don't know of any diplexers that have that kind of isolation. Without adequate isolation you are going to experience RF blocking on your downlink. As for polarity switches, keep in mind that most satellites use linear antennas, so simply using a circular polarized antenna will help minimize deep fades most of the time. But I also know from personal experience that sometimes switching from RHCP to LHCP can make a world of difference. In round figures each step you take is about the same cost: CP Yagi, Mast Mounted Preamp, Polarization switch. Roughly $1200 for all three steps. Of course then you need to multiply that price by two (70cm and 2m sets), and toss in another $1500 for a Az/El rotor and controller, and maybe another $1000 in coax and control cables. So $5000 for a full system at new prices. Eek! Your plan for starting with just the antennas will far exceed your expectations compared to the Elk. As long as you don't mind pulling everything down off the tower, putting those improvements in later will be just fine. Some people will skip the elevation rotor and simply mount the beams at a fixed elevation of 30 degrees 73, Bob, WB4SON From kq6ea at verizon.net Fri Jul 1 23:57:00 2016 From: kq6ea at verizon.net (Jim Jerzycke) Date: Fri, 1 Jul 2016 23:57:00 +0000 Subject: [amsat-bb] Preamps and Polarization Switches In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: <5777034C.2020109@verizon.net> Hi, Fred I'm using an M2 2M7 2 meter beam, and an M2 420-450-11 70cm beam, with an SSB Electronic preamp on each. Prior to dedicating these antennas to satellite work, they were my "weak signal" terrestrial antennas. I have them mounted on the cross boom at 45* to the boom so that they're 90* to each other. I have a"reverse connected" diplexer ahead of the preamp on the 70cm antenna, and I use a 2 meter band-pass filter at the 2 meter output of the rig. These things have eliminated the 70cm desense I used to have when transmitting on 2 meters. I ran separate DC power leads to the preamps after I blew out the preamp power switching transistor in my FT-847 by not checking to see if my 2 meter bandpass filter was DC grounded! The antennas are linear polarized, and work extremely well, although I do occasionally notice a some fade on certain satellites. It's nothing that really bothers me, and it saved me a ton of $$ compared to having switchable CP antennas. Switchable polarization is "nice" to have, but IMO, unless you have some compelling reason that requires 100% copy, it's not worth the significant cost premium. I'm have a "used" Yeasu G-5400B Az/El rotator set I got from a friend who bought it new, and then never used it. I built a Fox Delta kit that's a clone of the LVB Tracker, so by using SatPC32, I have full rotator control and Doppler correction. I use Davis RF "Bury Flex" cable, although there are other very good "RG-8 sized" cables available. The DX-400 cable from DX Engineering is another good quality cable I've used at VHF/UHF with good results. By all means, start with the antennas, and add things as your budget allows. 73, Jim KQ6EA On 07/01/2016 10:13 PM, Fred Castello wrote: > Newbie here and I am trying to put together a station. I have a question about preamps. I am making the following assumptions but please correct me or outline your station feeds if I am incorrect in my assumptions: > > Most experienced operators are using moderate to high gain yagi antennas, circular polarized. I am thinking of purchasing the M2 LEO pack. I am assuming that most folks are using RF protected preamps to keep from blowing them up on transmit. It would be easier if one knew that they were always going to transmit on 2 meters (for instance) and one could place the NON RF protected preamp on 70 cms. However, since there is a mix of V/U and U/V birds, it would seem the only way to get preamps up at the antenna where they belong is to use RF protected preamps ( with weather and RF protection, significantly more expensive). Is there a role for diplexers here rather than running expensive RF protected switching? Also, I know from my listening on my Elk Antenna that change in polarization can make a pretty significant difference in adequate reception. So, it would also seem that there is a need with these type of antennas (M2 LEO) to have a polarization switching (cost for both > antennas almost matches the original cost of the antennas). Do most operators have these switchable polarization switches. My shack is about 60 feet from the top of the roof, so I will have to deal with those losses in spite of using good cable. I was thinking of just starting with the antennas (no preamps, no polarization switching) and see how things go. Any thoughts or advice would be much appreciated. > Best > Fred Castello, KF4FC > _______________________________________________ > 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 k.alexander at rogers.com Sat Jul 2 00:22:50 2016 From: k.alexander at rogers.com (Ken Alexander) Date: Fri, 1 Jul 2016 20:22:50 -0400 Subject: [amsat-bb] MY struggles with AO-85 Message-ID: <1082164e-ea5a-9c4b-2d55-c4c9f58476e9@rogers.com> In several attempts I have yet to hear myself on the AO-85 downlink. finally, after playing with SatPC32 this evening I realized it tells me pretty well exactly where I should be. I ran through an upcoming pass to see what it tells me and the result is tabulated in the following table. First column is time (UTC), second column is the fine freq to 4 decimals and the third column are frequencies I can actually enter in my TH-D72 with its 5 kHz frequency step. 435.170 at AOS confirms what many ops have told me in the last few days. What I forgot was how fast the frequency changes as AO-85 passes through its maximum elevation; the middle 3 minutes will be busy! Anyway, I was pleased to "discover" this and hope the information will give me what I need to finally make a QSO or two. Now I just hope I don't get rained out! 73, Ken Alexander VE3HLS From skristof at etczone.com Sat Jul 2 00:55:16 2016 From: skristof at etczone.com (skristof at etczone.com) Date: Fri, 01 Jul 2016 20:55:16 -0400 Subject: [amsat-bb] Mode K (fact and fiction?) In-Reply-To: <2F45E411-5DCE-4673-B4A1-D46300162320@comcast.net> References: <155a714775c-52a1-881c@webprd-a50.mail.aol.com> <02CDCB41-10D4-41EA-86B7-7B3473E8E8E7@gmail.com> <2F45E411-5DCE-4673-B4A1-D46300162320@comcast.net> Message-ID: <8b5e214246bb7d6ba25cda61767487e5@etczone.com> Thanks! Steve AI9IN On 2016-07-01 14:39, Dave Mann wrote: > I just now ordered it and when it arrives will scan it and post to our files as a searchable pdf. I have a commercial book scanner and Linux .... Easy peasy > > Dave > N4CVX > > Sent from my iPad > > On Jul 1, 2016, at 11:02, Bob Cutter wrote: > > Amazon has it used. > > Bob > > On Jul 1, 2016, at 9:29 AM, rsoifer1--- via AMSAT-BB wrote: > > It's 242 pages, and I don't have a scanner. > > Sorry. > > 73 Ray > > -----Original Message----- > From: skristof > To: RSoifer1 > Cc: amsat-bb > Sent: Fri, Jul 1, 2016 8:09 am > Subject: Re: [amsat-bb] Mode K (fact and fiction?) > > I'm guessing it's many pages, but is there any way to make a copy available online (pdf or ???)? > Then you wouldn't have to worry about shipping it and it would be readily available to anyone who wants to read it. > Steve AI9IN > > On 2016-07-01 10:30, RSoifer1--- via AMSAT-BB wrote: > > Bob, > > John wrote up many of his findings in his Space Radio Handbook, published > by RSGB in 1991. If you can't locate a copy, let me know and I can send > you mine. > > 73 Ray > _______________________________________________ > Sent via AMSAT-BB at amsat.org. 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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 DFox at rwglaw.com Sat Jul 2 02:06:09 2016 From: DFox at rwglaw.com (D. Craig Fox) Date: Fri, 1 Jul 2016 19:06:09 -0700 Subject: [amsat-bb] XW sats Message-ID: <9207FFAC-7F04-4AEA-BA0B-4F21342E4F8F@rwglaw.com> Wow so under used Was on the last passes of XW2C and XW2F Very loud, very quiet - too bad Will be on XW2A in one minute- high pass again for SoCal 73s Craig N6RSX From ko6th.greg at gmail.com Sat Jul 2 02:26:06 2016 From: ko6th.greg at gmail.com (Greg D) Date: Fri, 1 Jul 2016 19:26:06 -0700 Subject: [amsat-bb] Mode K (fact and fiction?) In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: <5777263E.1010107@gmail.com> Hi Bob, A single data point, partial answer to your question... Of course it depends on where you are in the sunspot cycle, and I didn't work mode K very often (preferred Mode A with RS-10), but I don't recall many (any?) times when I should have heard the bird and didn't. Lots of times that I heard conversations on the 10m downlink of folks who were working simplex in the uplink passband and didn't know it. But as you note, we often dismiss and forget missing things due to bad propagation, since that's the norm on HF. Greg KO6TH Robert Bruninga wrote: > So far, no one has described how often they could not even hear the bird > or get into it even though it was in range. I think that is the data that > is missing? From tjschuessler at verizon.net Sat Jul 2 02:37:43 2016 From: tjschuessler at verizon.net (Tom Schuessler) Date: Fri, 1 Jul 2016 21:37:43 -0500 Subject: [amsat-bb] AMSAT at Moon Day in Dallas July 16th, volunteers needed. Message-ID: <008201d1d40a$b6158480$22408d80$@net> Saturday July 16th is this year?s date for ?Moon Day? at the Frontiers of Flight Museum at Love Field in Dallas, Texas.? See http://www.flightmuseum.com/moon-day-2016/ for more information.? Last year saw over 1500 people attend this, the largest space themed STEM event in Texas.? Moon Day 2016?s highlight will be a scheduled telebridge ARISS contact during the later part of the morning.? AMSAT volunteers will be on hand along with the Dallas Amateur Radio club to ?show off some fun aspects of our hobby.? Girl Scouts can work toward a STEM patch by visiting many of the exhibitors and filling out a worksheet on each.? AMSAT?s setup is part of that STEM project again this year.? We will have the Fox 1 Cubesat model on hand to help show the many young visitors the exciting world of small satellites that they can hold in their hand and communicate through.? Hopefully we can get some good satellite contacts and HF contacts throughout the day with our 1X1 special event callsign, K5M. Volunteers are needed to help man the display tables inside the museum and also a satellite/HF demonstration area outside, (Shade will be provided).? Please contact Tom Schuessler, N5HYP for more information on how you can help with this wonderful opportunity to promote Amateur Radio and what we do via AMSAT and ARISS to the general public. Tom Schuessler N5hyp at arrl.net From kevin at eaglecreekobservatory.org Sat Jul 2 03:00:55 2016 From: kevin at eaglecreekobservatory.org (Kevin Muenzler, WB5RUE) Date: Fri, 1 Jul 2016 22:00:55 -0500 Subject: [amsat-bb] Mode K (fact and fiction?) In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: <011701d1d40d$f563b230$e02b1690$@org> Gents (et.al) I used to love those RS birds! "Easy-Sats" was an understatement. I think RS-15 is still up there but only the beacon is active. My favorites were RS-12/13 which I think were on the same rocket. I don't know how many grids/cards I got on CW and SSB with those two. If I remember right there was Mode K which was 2 Up and 10 Down and Mode T which was 15 Up and 2 Down. I could hit those using 10 watts and a J-Pole on 2M and a dipole for 10M. I believe that 12/13 was somewhere around 250 miles up and RS-15 was around 1200 miles but I might be mistaken about RS-15. I did find these: http://www.issfanclub.com/node/2463 http://www.qsl.net/kd4cga/howtos.htm http://www.amsat.org/amsat-new/satellites/sat_summary/rs15.php Kevin Muenzler, WB5RUE EL09uf http://www.eaglecreekobservatory.org I was going to take over the world but then I saw something shiny! -----Original Message----- From: AMSAT-BB [mailto:amsat-bb-bounces at amsat.org] On Behalf Of Robert Bruninga Sent: Friday, July 01, 2016 8:16 AM To: AMSAT-BB Subject: Re: [amsat-bb] Mode K (fact and fiction?) > The late John Branegan, GM4IHJ (CDR, Royal Navy) did a lot of good > research on Mode K using the RS birds. > ... an effective way of... satellite DX despite today's low orbits. Thanks! Ill research it. The over the horizon DX aspect is what everyone remembers. And that is what I want to study. My theory is that with the variability of the ionosphere, that just as much as there is enhanced beyond-the-horizon relay some times, there is also times of no-path because the ionosphere at low elevations is bending the path away from the bird. My theory is that hams like DX and remember the GOOD DX, but then conveniently forget all the times when the link was dead. So I think what I hear from "the good ole days" has to be taken with a grain of salt since the dead band days are not as memorable as that rare double bounce hop to timbuktoo. So far, no one has described how often they could not even hear the bird or get into it even though it was in range. I think that is the data that is missing? Bob, WB4APR HFSAT in 2018? _______________________________________________ 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://www.amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb From AJ9N at aol.com Sat Jul 2 06:03:45 2016 From: AJ9N at aol.com (AJ9N at aol.com) Date: Sat, 2 Jul 2016 02:03:45 -0400 Subject: [amsat-bb] Upcoming ARISS Contact Schedule as of 2016-07-02 06:00 UTC Message-ID: Upcoming ARISS Contact Schedule as of 2016-07-02 06:00 UTC Quick list of scheduled contacts and events: The All-Russian Public Organization Radio And Radiol?bitel?Stva "The Russian amateur radio Union", Ufa, Russia, direct via RZ9WWB The ISS callsign is presently scheduled to be RS?ISS The scheduled astronaut is Oleg Skripochka RN3FU Contact is a go for Thu 2016-06-30 07:55 UTC Justus-Knecht-Gymnasium, Bruchsal, Germany, direct via DN1JKG The ISS callsign is presently scheduled to be OR4ISS The scheduled astronaut is Jeff Williams KD5TVQ Contact was successful: Fri 2016-07-01 08:31:23 UTC 74 deg (***) Science Museum of Virginia, Richmond, Virginia, telebridge via VK5ZAI The ISS callsign is presently scheduled to be NA1SS The scheduled astronaut is Jeff Williams KD5TVQ Contact is a go for: Wed 2016-07-06 14:28:20 UTC 77 deg **************************************************************************** ** ARISS is always glad to receive listener reports for the above contacts. ARISS thanks everyone in advance for their assistance. Feel free to send your reports to aj9n at amsat.org or aj9n at aol.com. **************************************************************************** *** All ARISS contacts are made via the Ericsson radio unless otherwise noted. **************************************************************************** *** Several of you have sent me emails asking about the RAC ARISS website and not being able to get in. That has now been changed to http://www.ariss.org/ Note that there are links to other ARISS websites from this site. **************************************************************************** Looking for something new to do? How about receiving DATV from the ISS? If interested, then please go to the ARISS-EU website for complete details. Look for the buttons indicating Ham Video. http://www.ariss-eu.org/ If you need some assistance, ARISS mentor Kerry N6IZW, might be able to provide some insight. Contact Kerry at kbanke at sbcglobal.net **************************************************************************** ARISS congratulations the following mentors who have now mentored over 100 schools: Gaston ON4WF with 121 Satoshi 7M3TJZ with 119 Francesco IK?WGF with 116 **************************************************************************** The webpages listed below were all reviewed for accuracy. Out of date webpages were removed and new ones have been added. If there are additional ARISS websites I need to know about, please let me know. Note, all times are approximate. It is recommended that you do your own orbital prediction or start listening about 10 minutes before the listed time. All dates and times listed follow International Standard ISO 8601 date and time format YYYY-MM-DD HH:MM:SS The complete schedule page has been updated as of 2016-07-02 06:00 UTC. (***) Here you will find a listing of all scheduled school contacts, and questions, other ISS related websites, IRLP and Echolink websites, and instructions for any contact that may be streamed live. http://www.amsat.org/amsat/ariss/news/arissnews.rtf Total number of ARISS ISS to earth school events is 1065. (***) Each school counts as 1 event. Total number of ARISS ISS to earth school contacts is 1030. (***) Each contact may have multiple schools sharing the same time slot. Total number of ARISS supported terrestrial contacts is 47. A complete year by year breakdown of the contacts may be found in the file. http://www.amsat.org/amsat/ariss/news/arissnews.rtf Please feel free to contact me if more detailed statistics are needed. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ The following US states and entities have never had an ARISS contact: Arkansas, Delaware, South Dakota, Wyoming, American Samoa, Guam, Northern Marianas Islands, and the Virgin Islands. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ QSL information may be found at: http://www.ariss.org/qsl-cards.html ISS callsigns: DP?ISS, IR?ISS, NA1SS, OR4ISS, RS?ISS **************************************************************************** The successful school list has been updated as of 2016-07-02 06:00 UTC. (***) http://www.amsat.org/amsat/ariss/news/Successful_ARISS_schools.rtf Frequency chart for packet, voice, and crossband repeater modes showing Doppler correction as of 2005-07-29 04:00 UTC http://www.amsat.org/amsat/ariss/news/ISS_frequencies_and_Doppler_correction .rtf Listing of ARISS related magazine articles as of 2006-07-10 03:30 UTC. http://www.amsat.org/amsat/ariss/news/ARISS_magazine_articles.rtf Check out the Zoho reports of the ARISS contacts https://reports.zoho.com/ZDBDataSheetView.cc?DBID=412218000000020415 **************************************************************************** Exp. 47 on orbit Jeff Williams KD5TVQ Oleg Skripochka RN3FU Aleksey Ovchinin **************************************************************************** 73, Charlie Sufana AJ9N One of the ARISS operation team mentors From mccardelm at gmail.com Sat Jul 2 14:27:39 2016 From: mccardelm at gmail.com (E.Mike McCardel) Date: Sat, 2 Jul 2016 10:27:39 -0400 Subject: [amsat-bb] Mode K (fact and fiction?) In-Reply-To: <2F45E411-5DCE-4673-B4A1-D46300162320@comcast.net> References: <155a714775c-52a1-881c@webprd-a50.mail.aol.com> <02CDCB41-10D4-41EA-86B7-7B3473E8E8E7@gmail.com> <2F45E411-5DCE-4673-B4A1-D46300162320@comcast.net> Message-ID: Please consider copyright laws before you copy and place this online. Convenient yes, but not necessarily legal. EMike EMike McCardel, AA8EM Rotating Editor AMSAT News Service Sent from my iPhone > On Jul 1, 2016, at 2:39 PM, Dave Mann wrote: > > I just now ordered it and when it arrives will scan it and post to our files as a searchable pdf. I have a commercial book scanner and Linux .... Easy peasy > > Dave > N4CVX > > Sent from my iPad > >> On Jul 1, 2016, at 11:02, Bob Cutter wrote: >> >> Amazon has it used. >> >> Bob >> >>> On Jul 1, 2016, at 9:29 AM, rsoifer1--- via AMSAT-BB wrote: >>> >>> >>> It's 242 pages, and I don't have a scanner. >>> >>> Sorry. >>> >>> 73 Ray >>> >>> >>> -----Original Message----- >>> From: skristof >>> To: RSoifer1 >>> Cc: amsat-bb >>> Sent: Fri, Jul 1, 2016 8:09 am >>> Subject: Re: [amsat-bb] Mode K (fact and fiction?) >>> >>> >>> >>> I'm guessing it's many pages, but is there any way to make a copy available online (pdf or ???)? >>> Then you wouldn't have to worry about shipping it and it would be readily available to anyone who wants to read it. >>> Steve AI9IN >>> >>> >>> On 2016-07-01 10:30, RSoifer1--- via AMSAT-BB wrote: >>> >>> Bob, >>> >>> John wrote up many of his findings in his Space Radio Handbook, published >>> by RSGB in 1991. If you can't locate a copy, let me know and I can send >>> you mine. >>> >>> 73 Ray >>> _______________________________________________ >>> 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 > > _______________________________________________ > 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 rsoifer1 at aol.com Sat Jul 2 14:31:23 2016 From: rsoifer1 at aol.com (rsoifer1 at aol.com) Date: Sat, 2 Jul 2016 10:31:23 -0400 Subject: [amsat-bb] Mode K (fact and fiction?) In-Reply-To: Message-ID: <155ac0566d9-33e9-a8e7@webprd-m74.mail.aol.com> FYI, the book is copyright 1991 by RSGB. 73 Ray W2RS -----Original Message----- From: E.Mike McCardel To: Dave Mann Cc: Bob Cutter ; rsoifer1 ; amsat-bb Sent: Sat, Jul 2, 2016 7:27 am Subject: Re: [amsat-bb] Mode K (fact and fiction?) Please consider copyright laws before you copy and place this online. Convenient yes, but not necessarily legal. EMike EMike McCardel, AA8EM Rotating Editor AMSAT News Service Sent from my iPhone > On Jul 1, 2016, at 2:39 PM, Dave Mann wrote: > > I just now ordered it and when it arrives will scan it and post to our files as a searchable pdf. I have a commercial book scanner and Linux .... Easy peasy > > Dave > N4CVX > > Sent from my iPad > >> On Jul 1, 2016, at 11:02, Bob Cutter wrote: >> >> Amazon has it used. >> >> Bob >> >>> On Jul 1, 2016, at 9:29 AM, rsoifer1--- via AMSAT-BB wrote: >>> >>> >>> It's 242 pages, and I don't have a scanner. >>> >>> Sorry. >>> >>> 73 Ray >>> >>> >>> -----Original Message----- >>> From: skristof >>> To: RSoifer1 >>> Cc: amsat-bb >>> Sent: Fri, Jul 1, 2016 8:09 am >>> Subject: Re: [amsat-bb] Mode K (fact and fiction?) >>> >>> >>> >>> I'm guessing it's many pages, but is there any way to make a copy available online (pdf or ???)? >>> Then you wouldn't have to worry about shipping it and it would be readily available to anyone who wants to read it. >>> Steve AI9IN >>> >>> >>> On 2016-07-01 10:30, RSoifer1--- via AMSAT-BB wrote: >>> >>> Bob, >>> >>> John wrote up many of his findings in his Space Radio Handbook, published >>> by RSGB in 1991. If you can't locate a copy, let me know and I can send >>> you mine. >>> >>> 73 Ray >>> _______________________________________________ >>> 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 > > _______________________________________________ > 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 WB4SON at gmail.com Sat Jul 2 14:43:19 2016 From: WB4SON at gmail.com (Bob) Date: Sat, 2 Jul 2016 10:43:19 -0400 Subject: [amsat-bb] XW sats In-Reply-To: <9207FFAC-7F04-4AEA-BA0B-4F21342E4F8F@rwglaw.com> References: <9207FFAC-7F04-4AEA-BA0B-4F21342E4F8F@rwglaw.com> Message-ID: Hey Craig, I've called CQ for dozens of passes and heard nobody else on the XW Sats. But I agree, my signal is loud and clear. Very underutilized. 73, Bob, WB4SON On Fri, Jul 1, 2016 at 10:06 PM, D. Craig Fox wrote: > Wow so under used > Was on the last passes of XW2C and XW2F > Very loud, very quiet - too bad > Will be on XW2A in one minute- high pass again for SoCal > 73s > Craig > N6RSX > _______________________________________________ > 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 kl7uw at acsalaska.net Sat Jul 2 15:16:49 2016 From: kl7uw at acsalaska.net (Edward R Cole) Date: Sat, 02 Jul 2016 07:16:49 -0800 Subject: [amsat-bb] Preamps and Polarization Switches Message-ID: <201607021516.u62FGnTB009263@mail41c28.carrierzone.com> Fred, Good comments from both Bob-WB4SON and Jim-KQ6EA. I might add that starting simple is a good approach as you will learn the effect that each improvement makes as you go. But saying that, if you can afford simple preamps like the ARR P144VDG and P432VDG ($79/ea.) and add a coax TR relay ahead of them it will work as well as more expensive switched preamps (depending on cost of relays). If you are only running up to 50w relays can be cheap (check e-bay, Fair Radio, Nebraska Surplus Sales). I would not trust a diplexer to have sufficient isolation to protect preamps. I am re-installing my satellite antenna system and using this type of system for modes UV & VU. I have an equipment box for the preamps and switches mounted just below the Yaesu B5400 az-el rotator so only antenna cables run to antennas; I do have separate Rx and Tx coax lines to my equipment (which require modification to break out the Rx separate from Tx connector). Using a switched preamp avoids the extra coax lines and mods so probably easier to implement with most radios. I have one mounted on another 2m antenna where I run 150w, but run a separate dc keying line and do not utilized the internal RF switching detector. This avoids hot switching the preamp. I am involved in eme so have a station sequencer to control TR switching in my station. This considered a "frill" for most satellite stations. I decided to go simple with a M2 2M7 linear antenna and using part of my original M2 436CP42 (RHCP only - not switched). I'm installing 26 elements of that antenna. If I later feel need for CP on 144 then I may add 7 elements to the 2M7 and add RHCP phasing cable (again no switch). I have not found need for filters using high gain yagis for desense. Radio is old but good FT-736R running 30w barefoot. I have equipment for 1268 and 2401 MHz but not installed for the present (used for AO-10/AO-40). I have an 8-dBic patch antenna for 2400 mounted but not connected. I have old preamp and drake converters for that band (stored). 73, Ed - KL7UW http://www.kl7uw.com "Kits made by KL7UW" Dubus Mag business: dubususa at gmail.com From kevin at eaglecreekobservatory.org Sat Jul 2 15:31:26 2016 From: kevin at eaglecreekobservatory.org (Kevin Muenzler, WB5RUE) Date: Sat, 2 Jul 2016 10:31:26 -0500 Subject: [amsat-bb] Mode K (fact and fiction?) In-Reply-To: References: <155a714775c-52a1-881c@webprd-a50.mail.aol.com> <02CDCB41-10D4-41EA-86B7-7B3473E8E8E7@gmail.com> <2F45E411-5DCE-4673-B4A1-D46300162320@comcast.net> Message-ID: <000f01d1d476$cecbd7b0$6c638710$@org> I was bitten by that once. Fortunately all I had to do was apologize and ask for permission (get it in writing, email ok) and then site the source on the web page. This was unintentional on my part but I'm sure the author could have really pushed the issue but he was very nice about it and only asked that I site him as the author. 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 E.Mike McCardel Sent: Saturday, July 02, 2016 9:28 AM To: Dave Mann Cc: rsoifer1 at aol.com; amsat-bb at amsat.org Subject: Re: [amsat-bb] Mode K (fact and fiction?) Please consider copyright laws before you copy and place this online. Convenient yes, but not necessarily legal. EMike EMike McCardel, AA8EM Rotating Editor AMSAT News Service Sent from my iPhone > On Jul 1, 2016, at 2:39 PM, Dave Mann wrote: > > I just now ordered it and when it arrives will scan it and post to our > files as a searchable pdf. I have a commercial book scanner and Linux > .... Easy peasy > > Dave > N4CVX > > Sent from my iPad > >> On Jul 1, 2016, at 11:02, Bob Cutter wrote: >> >> Amazon has it used. >> >> Bob >> >>> On Jul 1, 2016, at 9:29 AM, rsoifer1--- via AMSAT-BB wrote: >>> >>> >>> It's 242 pages, and I don't have a scanner. >>> >>> Sorry. >>> >>> 73 Ray >>> >>> >>> -----Original Message----- >>> From: skristof >>> To: RSoifer1 >>> Cc: amsat-bb >>> Sent: Fri, Jul 1, 2016 8:09 am >>> Subject: Re: [amsat-bb] Mode K (fact and fiction?) >>> >>> >>> >>> I'm guessing it's many pages, but is there any way to make a copy available online (pdf or ???)? >>> Then you wouldn't have to worry about shipping it and it would be readily available to anyone who wants to read it. >>> Steve AI9IN >>> >>> >>> On 2016-07-01 10:30, RSoifer1--- via AMSAT-BB wrote: >>> >>> Bob, >>> >>> John wrote up many of his findings in his Space Radio Handbook, >>> published by RSGB in 1991. If you can't locate a copy, let me know >>> and I can send you mine. >>> >>> 73 Ray >>> _______________________________________________ >>> 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 > > _______________________________________________ > 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 cwo4mann at comcast.net Sat Jul 2 15:54:35 2016 From: cwo4mann at comcast.net (Dave Mann) Date: Sat, 2 Jul 2016 10:54:35 -0500 Subject: [amsat-bb] Mode K (fact and fiction?) In-Reply-To: <000f01d1d476$cecbd7b0$6c638710$@org> References: <155a714775c-52a1-881c@webprd-a50.mail.aol.com> <02CDCB41-10D4-41EA-86B7-7B3473E8E8E7@gmail.com> <2F45E411-5DCE-4673-B4A1-D46300162320@comcast.net> <000f01d1d476$cecbd7b0$6c638710$@org> Message-ID: I forgot about that Copyright thing. I've sent s message to RSGB Hq requesting permission. I also offered to convert it to Kindle or other eBook formats should they refuse copy permission. I'll let the group know when I find out. Dave N4CVX Sent from my iPhone > On Jul 2, 2016, at 10:31, Kevin Muenzler, WB5RUE wrote: > > I was bitten by that once. Fortunately all I had to do was apologize and > ask for permission (get it in writing, email ok) and then site the source on > the web page. This was unintentional on my part but I'm sure the author > could have really pushed the issue but he was very nice about it and only > asked that I site him as the author. > > > 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 E.Mike > McCardel > Sent: Saturday, July 02, 2016 9:28 AM > To: Dave Mann > Cc: rsoifer1 at aol.com; amsat-bb at amsat.org > Subject: Re: [amsat-bb] Mode K (fact and fiction?) > > Please consider copyright laws before you copy and place this online. > Convenient yes, but not necessarily legal. > > EMike > > EMike McCardel, AA8EM > Rotating Editor AMSAT News Service > Sent from my iPhone > >> On Jul 1, 2016, at 2:39 PM, Dave Mann wrote: >> >> I just now ordered it and when it arrives will scan it and post to our >> files as a searchable pdf. I have a commercial book scanner and Linux >> .... Easy peasy >> >> Dave >> N4CVX >> >> Sent from my iPad >> >>> On Jul 1, 2016, at 11:02, Bob Cutter wrote: >>> >>> Amazon has it used. >>> >>> Bob >>> >>>> On Jul 1, 2016, at 9:29 AM, rsoifer1--- via AMSAT-BB > wrote: >>>> >>>> >>>> It's 242 pages, and I don't have a scanner. >>>> >>>> Sorry. >>>> >>>> 73 Ray >>>> >>>> >>>> -----Original Message----- >>>> From: skristof >>>> To: RSoifer1 >>>> Cc: amsat-bb >>>> Sent: Fri, Jul 1, 2016 8:09 am >>>> Subject: Re: [amsat-bb] Mode K (fact and fiction?) >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> I'm guessing it's many pages, but is there any way to make a copy > available online (pdf or ???)? >>>> Then you wouldn't have to worry about shipping it and it would be > readily available to anyone who wants to read it. >>>> Steve AI9IN >>>> >>>> >>>> On 2016-07-01 10:30, RSoifer1--- via AMSAT-BB wrote: >>>> >>>> Bob, >>>> >>>> John wrote up many of his findings in his Space Radio Handbook, >>>> published by RSGB in 1991. If you can't locate a copy, let me know >>>> and I can send you mine. >>>> >>>> 73 Ray >>>> _______________________________________________ >>>> 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 >> >> _______________________________________________ >> 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 kevin at eaglecreekobservatory.org Sat Jul 2 16:10:04 2016 From: kevin at eaglecreekobservatory.org (Kevin Muenzler, WB5RUE) Date: Sat, 2 Jul 2016 11:10:04 -0500 Subject: [amsat-bb] Mode K (fact and fiction?) In-Reply-To: References: <155a714775c-52a1-881c@webprd-a50.mail.aol.com> <02CDCB41-10D4-41EA-86B7-7B3473E8E8E7@gmail.com> <2F45E411-5DCE-4673-B4A1-D46300162320@comcast.net> <000f01d1d476$cecbd7b0$6c638710$@org> Message-ID: <001401d1d47c$35e07230$a1a15690$@org> MOST companies will just let you use their stuff (with permission and reference) but some will require some "fee." If it's a ham asking a ham I don't see how there could be a problem especially if you aren't going to make money from it. If you've been a ham long enough you've probably either had your own cards printed by or received cards printed by "The Little Print Shop" in Pflugerville, TX. They went out of business and were bought out by another company about 15 years ago, I think the founder passed away and the children/grand children didn't want to continue the QSL business but they "expanded" into other venues. My current QSL is based on one of their old designs. I called and got permission to use it and the grandson of the founder (owner of the current company) was more than happy to give permission. In some cases it's easier to ask for forgiveness than to ask for permission but when it comes to copyrights that's usually not the case, it can cost you dearly. Kevin Muenzler, WB5RUE EL09uf Eagle Creek Observatory http://www.eaglecreekobservatory.org I am Voltohm of Borg! Resistance is E/I, you will be attenuated! -----Original Message----- From: Dave Mann [mailto:cwo4mann at comcast.net] Sent: Saturday, July 02, 2016 10:55 AM To: Kevin Muenzler, WB5RUE Cc: amsat-bb at amsat.org Subject: Re: [amsat-bb] Mode K (fact and fiction?) I forgot about that Copyright thing. I've sent s message to RSGB Hq requesting permission. I also offered to convert it to Kindle or other eBook formats should they refuse copy permission. I'll let the group know when I find out. Dave N4CVX Sent from my iPhone > On Jul 2, 2016, at 10:31, Kevin Muenzler, WB5RUE wrote: > > I was bitten by that once. Fortunately all I had to do was apologize > and ask for permission (get it in writing, email ok) and then site the > source on the web page. This was unintentional on my part but I'm > sure the author could have really pushed the issue but he was very > nice about it and only asked that I site him as the author. > > > 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 E.Mike > McCardel > Sent: Saturday, July 02, 2016 9:28 AM > To: Dave Mann > Cc: rsoifer1 at aol.com; amsat-bb at amsat.org > Subject: Re: [amsat-bb] Mode K (fact and fiction?) > > Please consider copyright laws before you copy and place this online. > Convenient yes, but not necessarily legal. > > EMike > > EMike McCardel, AA8EM > Rotating Editor AMSAT News Service > Sent from my iPhone > >> On Jul 1, 2016, at 2:39 PM, Dave Mann wrote: >> >> I just now ordered it and when it arrives will scan it and post to >> our files as a searchable pdf. I have a commercial book scanner and >> Linux .... Easy peasy >> >> Dave >> N4CVX >> >> Sent from my iPad >> >>> On Jul 1, 2016, at 11:02, Bob Cutter wrote: >>> >>> Amazon has it used. >>> >>> Bob >>> >>>> On Jul 1, 2016, at 9:29 AM, rsoifer1--- via AMSAT-BB > wrote: >>>> >>>> >>>> It's 242 pages, and I don't have a scanner. >>>> >>>> Sorry. >>>> >>>> 73 Ray >>>> >>>> >>>> -----Original Message----- >>>> From: skristof >>>> To: RSoifer1 >>>> Cc: amsat-bb >>>> Sent: Fri, Jul 1, 2016 8:09 am >>>> Subject: Re: [amsat-bb] Mode K (fact and fiction?) >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> I'm guessing it's many pages, but is there any way to make a copy > available online (pdf or ???)? >>>> Then you wouldn't have to worry about shipping it and it would be > readily available to anyone who wants to read it. >>>> Steve AI9IN >>>> >>>> >>>> On 2016-07-01 10:30, RSoifer1--- via AMSAT-BB wrote: >>>> >>>> Bob, >>>> >>>> John wrote up many of his findings in his Space Radio Handbook, >>>> published by RSGB in 1991. If you can't locate a copy, let me >>>> know and I can send you mine. >>>> >>>> 73 Ray >>>> _______________________________________________ >>>> 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 >> >> _______________________________________________ >> 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 WB4SON at gmail.com Sat Jul 2 16:33:06 2016 From: WB4SON at gmail.com (Bob) Date: Sat, 2 Jul 2016 12:33:06 -0400 Subject: [amsat-bb] UKUBE-1 Transponder off? Message-ID: There was a 16:25 to 16:35 UTC pass off the east coast of North America this afternoon. I didn't hear telemetry nor could I spot myself. I wonder if the transponder is off the air? 73, Bob, WB4SON From skristof at etczone.com Sat Jul 2 18:52:43 2016 From: skristof at etczone.com (skristof at etczone.com) Date: Sat, 02 Jul 2016 14:52:43 -0400 Subject: [amsat-bb] ISS? Message-ID: Anybody hear from ISS this last pass (~1845 UTC)? I checked both 145.825 and 145.800. I like to know if they've turned things off or if there is an equipment issue on my end. Thanks! Steve AI9IN From k9jkm at comcast.net Sat Jul 2 19:09:58 2016 From: k9jkm at comcast.net (JoAnne Maenpaa) Date: Sat, 2 Jul 2016 14:09:58 -0500 Subject: [amsat-bb] ISS? In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: <001e01d1d495$536be2d0$fa43a870$@net> Hi Steve, ariss.net says last digipeats 4+ hours ago. Radios likely off for the Progress undocking occurring overnight our time. -- 73 de JoAnne K9JKM k9jkm at amsat.org From kb2m at arrl.net Sat Jul 2 19:22:52 2016 From: kb2m at arrl.net (Jeff Griffin) Date: Sat, 2 Jul 2016 15:22:52 -0400 Subject: [amsat-bb] ISS? In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: <015201d1d497$2131ff50$6395fdf0$@net> Hi Steve, I tried to work the last pass from my mobile at my shore home. I didn't hear anything either. I just checked ariss.net, the last posted station was IS0EBO-4 over 5 hours ago. 73 Jeff kb2m -----Original Message----- From: AMSAT-BB [mailto:amsat-bb-bounces at amsat.org] On Behalf Of skristof at etczone.com Sent: Saturday, July 2, 2016 2:53 PM To: amsat-bb at amsat.org Subject: [amsat-bb] ISS? Anybody hear from ISS this last pass (~1845 UTC)? I checked both 145.825 and 145.800. I like to know if they've turned things off or if there is an equipment issue on my end. Thanks! Steve AI9IN _______________________________________________ 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 ----- No virus found in this message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 2016.0.7640 / Virus Database: 4613/12544 - Release Date: 07/02/16 From ku4os at cfl.rr.com Sun Jul 3 01:29:41 2016 From: ku4os at cfl.rr.com (Lee McLamb) Date: Sat, 2 Jul 2016 21:29:41 -0400 Subject: [amsat-bb] ANS-185 AMSAT News Service Weekly Bulletins Message-ID: AMSAT NEWS SERVICE ANS-185 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 Field Day Submissions * AMSAT-UK Colloquium 2016 * North Texas "Moon Day" for AMSAT, ARISS and Amateur Radio * South Africa Satellite Day * UAE Satellite Will Have Amateur Radio Transponder SB SAT @ AMSAT $ANS-185.01 ANS-185 AMSAT News Service Weekly Bulletins AMSAT News Service Bulletin 185.01 From AMSAT HQ Kensington, MD. July 3, 2016 To All RADIO AMATEURS BID: $ANS-185.01 AMSAT Field Day Submissions Now that Field Day is only a blur, it is time to prepare your score and submit it for the AMSAT Field Day results. All submissions are due by 11:59PM Central Time on Monday, July 11, 2016. Bruce Paige, KK5DO, will then prepare the story and send it off to the editor of the AMSAT Journal who will have it in the upcoming issue that goes to press shortly thereafter. Please send your score sheet and photos to Bruce kk5do at arrl.net or kk5do at amsat.org You will receive an email back that day or the next day when Bruce has received your submission. If you do not receive the email, he did not get it. Don't assume that because you sent it,it was received. Make sure you get the confirmation email. [ANS thanks Bruce, KK5DO, for the above information] -------------------------------------------------------------------- AMSAT-UK Colloquium 2016 This year?s Colloquium is now only a few weeks away. The event, taking place as usual at the Holiday Inn in Guildford, will be held over the weekend of the 29/31st July. A full programme of presentations, covering all aspects of the amateur satellite world, has been developed for the Saturday and Sunday and a ?Beginners Session? is scheduled for the Friday afternoon. Sessions will include updates on the many new satellites that are expected to be launched over the next few months. This includes Eshail-2 which will carry the first ever geostationary amateur radio transponder and provide more than 8MHz of new intercontinental spectrum - it will provide coverage to five continents. Additionally we will have a session on how to develop software receivers using GNU radio, reviews of the Tim Peake ARISS contacts and the STEM results achieved, information about a new 76GHz satellite project, a review of how to operate ?in the field? and lots more. As well as the presentations during the day, Libby Jackson, from the UK Space Agency, with whom the ARISS UK team worked closely during the Tim Peake mission, will be speaking during the Gala Dinner on the Saturday evening. Other highlights will include visits to the SSTL facilities (Friday evening and Saturday morning) and the opportunity to see the special ground station equipment that was used for all the ARISS contacts. This will be available for use for contacts during passes of all the available satellite transponders. Visitors can either turn up on the day, book day passes on the website or, if planning an overnight stay, now is the last week to make their hotel bookings at the preferential rate and which have been block-booked by AMSAT-UK. The URL for the AMSAT-UK shop to book day passes is http://shop.amsat-uk.org. If you wish to book overnight accommodation, please contact the hotel direct on 01483 784413. Please note that due to problems with their booking system THE HOTEL WILL KEEP OUR RESERVED ROOMS UNTIL 6 JUL. Day passes cost ?10 per day (incl tea/coffee, etc) , please pay at the AMSAT-UK shop (not hotel reception). If you wish to attend the Gala dinner on Saturday, please book at least 7 days in advance, either with the hotel (by booking dinner, bed, and breakfast), or at the AMSAT-UK shop. As well at the AMSAT-UK shop, there will be a number of specialist suppliers present, and we are hoping that the RSGB bookshop will also be present Members and non-members will be made very welcome and booking info can be found here https://amsat-uk.org/colloquium/ The Colloquium team are looking forward to meeting many old friends and making many new acquaintances during the event. [ANS thanks Jim, G3WGM, Hon Sec AMSAT-UK, for the above information] -------------------------------------------------------------------- North Texas "Moon Day" for AMSAT, ARISS and Amateur Radio July 16th, 2016 will be the date for the annual "Moon Day" at the Frontiers of Flight Museum at Love Field in Dallas, TX, STEM event. Check out http://www.flightmuseum.com/moon-day-2016/ for more information. Moon Day is a large space exploration and science themed STEM event from 10a-5P that features numerous exhibitors, technology demonstrations, an ARISS contact with the ISS and AMSAT/Amateur Radio as key elements. Over 1500 attended last year's event including many Boy/Girl Scouts and other young people and families. This year's event might be even bigger. As last year, AMSAT members from North Texas, along with the Dallas Amateur Radio Club, will have a shared display space with STEM activities for people to learn about satellites, orbital mechanics and the exciting possibilities of personal communications through Amateur Radio and Amateur Radio satellites. Aside from the indoor space, we want to be able to offer multiple opportunities for satellite pass demos on the outside of the building as well. Keith Pugh, W5IU, will be the ARISS Mentor/coordinator for the scheduled ARISS contact and has a support team for that but we need other Amateur Satellite enthusiasts to help man the display space and also to run the pass demos outside the facility. Tom Schuessler, N5HYP, has communicated with the event coordinator asking them to provide an approved outside space and published promotion and "Carrots" to get people out there. Being summer and most likely hot. Tom also asked if there could have some sort of tent or easy-up to block the sun from the operating point. What is needed are people to man the inside display table, where you will get to explain some of the basics of Amateur Radio satellites, orbits, footprints and cubesat to hundreds of inquisitive young people. Also needed are some experienced satellite and Amateur Radio operators who will be willing to handle the heat outside and get people involved with this fun aspect of our hobby. (With enough of us we can do shifts). There is quite a good list of pass opportunities between 10a and 5p so you would not be bored. Please let Tom, N5HYP, or Keith, W5IU, know if you can join us and help with a great public outreach for Amateur Radio and AMSAT. [ANS thanks Tom, N5HYP, for the above information] --------------------------------------------------------------------- South Africa Satellite Day AMSAT SA is planning to arrange a weekly satellite day to encourage radio amateurs to operate satellites. The proposal is to dedicate preferred slots for satellite operation, for example Tuesday between 18:00 and 23:00. There are a number of relatively easy to operate satellites. These will be identified and operating slots with details about the orbit and time over South Africa and neighboring countries will be published in advance. AMSAT SA is seeking input from radio amateurs who would be interested in participating. Please send your proposals and ideas to saamsat at intekom.co.za [ANS thanks the SARL weekly news in English 2016-7-2 for the above information] -------------------------------------------------------------------- UAE Satellite Will Have Amateur Radio Transponder The United Arab Emirates newspaper The National reports on the Nayif-1 spacecraft developed by Emirati students from the American University of Sharjah in partnership with The Mohammed bin Rashid Space Centre. Nayif-1 carries a 435/145 MHz transponder (FUNcube-5) for amateur radio SSB/CW communications. It is expected to launch along with other amateur radio satellites such as Fox-1C and Fox-1D on a SpaceX rocket between September and November 2016. The National says: Yousuf Al Shaibani, director general of The Mohammed bin Rashid Space Centre, said the satellite?s development was a testament to its commitment to develop Emirati talent. ?There is no doubt that the field of satellite design and manufacturing is a new industry to UAE universities and students,? Mr Al Shaibani said. ?The Emirati students possess the skills and capabilities to design and build a CubeSat as a result of a knowledge-transfer strategy and cooperation between academic and professional institutions that are launching real space projects, enabling students to see the product of their work as a reality in space.? The satellite is about 10 cubic centimetres and weighs about 1 kilogram. One of its most notable features is that it is programmed to transfer messages in Arabic. ?This is a great achievement and a source of pride for all of us,? said Dr Bjorn Kjerfve, chancellor of American University of Sharjah. Nayif-1 CubeSat https://amsat-uk.org/satellites/communications/nayif-1/ [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, Lee McLamb, KU4OS ku4os at amsat dot org From w5pfg at amsat.org Sun Jul 3 02:21:05 2016 From: w5pfg at amsat.org (Clayton W5PFG) Date: Sat, 2 Jul 2016 21:21:05 -0500 Subject: [amsat-bb] XW sats In-Reply-To: References: <9207FFAC-7F04-4AEA-BA0B-4F21342E4F8F@rwglaw.com> Message-ID: <57787691.2000707@amsat.org> These U/V XW-2 birds are so loud almost anyone with the most modest station can work them. I have 296 contacts logged between XW-2A,B,C,D,E, & F. The majority on are A & C. 73 Clayton W5PFG On 7/2/2016 09:43, Bob wrote: > Hey Craig, > > I've called CQ for dozens of passes and heard nobody else on the XW Sats. > But I agree, my signal is loud and clear. Very underutilized. > > 73, Bob, WB4SON > > > On Fri, Jul 1, 2016 at 10:06 PM, D. Craig Fox wrote: > >> Wow so under used >> Was on the last passes of XW2C and XW2F >> Very loud, very quiet - too bad >> Will be on XW2A in one minute- high pass again for SoCal >> 73s >> Craig >> N6RSX >> _______________________________________________ >> 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 aa5pk at suddenlink.net Sun Jul 3 02:29:57 2016 From: aa5pk at suddenlink.net (Glenn Miller - AA5PK) Date: Sat, 2 Jul 2016 21:29:57 -0500 Subject: [amsat-bb] XW sats In-Reply-To: <57787691.2000707@amsat.org> References: <9207FFAC-7F04-4AEA-BA0B-4F21342E4F8F@rwglaw.com> <57787691.2000707@amsat.org> Message-ID: <2A070B67F4204FCB9A6B748BE0D3C6D4@AA5PKPC> I've worked them using 3 watts PEP and an Arrow. IMO XW-2F has the best transponder. BTW, I worked Craig on -2A and -2F in the past hour. WA7ETH was in there also. 73 Glenn AA5PK -----Original Message----- From: Clayton W5PFG Sent: Saturday, July 02, 2016 9:21 PM To: amsat-bb at amsat.org Subject: Re: [amsat-bb] XW sats These U/V XW-2 birds are so loud almost anyone with the most modest station can work them. I have 296 contacts logged between XW-2A,B,C,D,E, & F. The majority on are A & C. 73 Clayton W5PFG On 7/2/2016 09:43, Bob wrote: > Hey Craig, > > I've called CQ for dozens of passes and heard nobody else on the XW Sats. > But I agree, my signal is loud and clear. Very underutilized. > > 73, Bob, WB4SON > > > On Fri, Jul 1, 2016 at 10:06 PM, D. Craig Fox wrote: > >> Wow so under used >> Was on the last passes of XW2C and XW2F >> Very loud, very quiet - too bad >> Will be on XW2A in one minute- high pass again for SoCal >> 73s >> Craig >> N6RSX From n8hm at arrl.net Sun Jul 3 02:31:48 2016 From: n8hm at arrl.net (Paul Stoetzer) Date: Sat, 2 Jul 2016 22:31:48 -0400 Subject: [amsat-bb] XW sats In-Reply-To: <2A070B67F4204FCB9A6B748BE0D3C6D4@AA5PKPC> References: <9207FFAC-7F04-4AEA-BA0B-4F21342E4F8F@rwglaw.com> <57787691.2000707@amsat.org> <2A070B67F4204FCB9A6B748BE0D3C6D4@AA5PKPC> Message-ID: I'll try to be on the morning passes tomorrow if I wake up in time! 73, Paul, N8HM On Sat, Jul 2, 2016 at 10:29 PM, Glenn Miller - AA5PK wrote: > I've worked them using 3 watts PEP and an Arrow. IMO XW-2F has the best > transponder. > BTW, I worked Craig on -2A and -2F in the past hour. WA7ETH was in there > also. > > 73 > Glenn > AA5PK > -----Original Message----- From: Clayton W5PFG Sent: Saturday, July 02, 2016 > 9:21 PM To: amsat-bb at amsat.org Subject: Re: [amsat-bb] XW sats > These U/V XW-2 birds are so loud almost anyone with the most modest station > can work them. > > I have 296 contacts logged between XW-2A,B,C,D,E, & F. The majority on are > A & C. > > 73 > Clayton > W5PFG > > On 7/2/2016 09:43, Bob wrote: >> >> Hey Craig, >> >> I've called CQ for dozens of passes and heard nobody else on the XW Sats. >> But I agree, my signal is loud and clear. Very underutilized. >> >> 73, Bob, WB4SON >> >> >> On Fri, Jul 1, 2016 at 10:06 PM, D. Craig Fox wrote: >> >>> Wow so under used >>> Was on the last passes of XW2C and XW2F >>> Very loud, very quiet - too bad >>> Will be on XW2A in one minute- high pass again for SoCal >>> 73s >>> Craig >>> N6RSX > > _______________________________________________ > 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 kb2m at arrl.net Sun Jul 3 12:48:13 2016 From: kb2m at arrl.net (Jeff Griffin) Date: Sun, 3 Jul 2016 08:48:13 -0400 Subject: [amsat-bb] XW sats In-Reply-To: <57787691.2000707@amsat.org> References: <9207FFAC-7F04-4AEA-BA0B-4F21342E4F8F@rwglaw.com> <57787691.2000707@amsat.org> Message-ID: <039e01d1d529$29adda90$7d098fb0$@net> When I was setting up my sat station in Florida I could work the X birds with just a dualband vertical. I could work at least one station a pass in that configuration. I could hear my D/L just enough to make some contacts. Give it a try... 73 Jeff kb2m -----Original Message----- From: AMSAT-BB [mailto:amsat-bb-bounces at amsat.org] On Behalf Of Clayton W5PFG Sent: Saturday, July 2, 2016 10:21 PM To: amsat-bb at amsat.org Subject: Re: [amsat-bb] XW sats These U/V XW-2 birds are so loud almost anyone with the most modest station can work them. I have 296 contacts logged between XW-2A,B,C,D,E, & F. The majority on are A & C. 73 Clayton W5PFG On 7/2/2016 09:43, Bob wrote: > Hey Craig, > > I've called CQ for dozens of passes and heard nobody else on the XW Sats. > But I agree, my signal is loud and clear. Very underutilized. > > 73, Bob, WB4SON > > > On Fri, Jul 1, 2016 at 10:06 PM, D. Craig Fox wrote: > >> Wow so under used >> Was on the last passes of XW2C and XW2F Very loud, very quiet - too >> bad Will be on XW2A in one minute- high pass again for SoCal 73s >> Craig N6RSX From kk5do at amsat.org Sun Jul 3 23:46:55 2016 From: kk5do at amsat.org (Bruce) Date: Sun, 3 Jul 2016 18:46:55 -0500 Subject: [amsat-bb] AMSAT Awards Update - End of the Year Message-ID: Congrats to all who have earned an AMSAT Award since the last posting. AMSAT Satellite Communicators Award for making their first satellite QSO Vin?cius Leite, PU4VLT Marcos Kazan, PU2MXU Cleber Rodrigues PU3IBD Pitor Gorecki, SP9RXP Malcolm Harper, VE2DDZ Italo Adriano B.C. Marcelino, PU7ASP Marc-Andre Gingras, VA2EI ------ AMSAT Century Club Award Carl Noll, KA4H #46 ------ AMSAT Robert W. Barbee Jr., W4AMI Award Ramirez-Ferrer, NP4JV #86 1000+ 73...bruce 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 0200z on Echolink - Conference *AMSAT* Also streaming MP3 at http://www.amsatnet.com Podcast at http://www.amsatnet.com/podcast.xml or iTunes From kk5do at amsat.org Sun Jul 3 23:49:11 2016 From: kk5do at amsat.org (Bruce) Date: Sun, 3 Jul 2016 18:49:11 -0500 Subject: [amsat-bb] AMSAT Awards Update - End of the Year In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: disregard the 'End of the Year, my bad, forgot to change the template name. 73...bruce From kk5do at amsat.org Sun Jul 3 23:50:22 2016 From: kk5do at amsat.org (Bruce) Date: Sun, 3 Jul 2016 18:50:22 -0500 Subject: [amsat-bb] AMSAT Awards Update Message-ID: Congrats to all who have earned an AMSAT Award since the last posting. AMSAT Satellite Communicators Award for making their first satellite QSO Vin?cius Leite, PU4VLT Marcos Kazan, PU2MXU Cleber Rodrigues PU3IBD Pitor Gorecki, SP9RXP Malcolm Harper, VE2DDZ Italo Adriano B.C. Marcelino, PU7ASP Marc-Andre Gingras, VA2EI ------ AMSAT Century Club Award Carl Noll, KA4H #46 ------ AMSAT Robert W. Barbee Jr., W4AMI Award Ramirez-Ferrer, NP4JV #86 1000+ 73...bruce 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 0200z on Echolink - Conference *AMSAT* Also streaming MP3 at http://www.amsatnet.com Podcast at http://www.amsatnet.com/podcast.xml or iTunes From mikesprenger at gmail.com Mon Jul 4 02:24:37 2016 From: mikesprenger at gmail.com (Mike Sprenger) Date: Sun, 3 Jul 2016 22:24:37 -0400 Subject: [amsat-bb] XW sats In-Reply-To: <039e01d1d529$29adda90$7d098fb0$@net> References: <9207FFAC-7F04-4AEA-BA0B-4F21342E4F8F@rwglaw.com> <57787691.2000707@amsat.org> <039e01d1d529$29adda90$7d098fb0$@net> Message-ID: <70E2107D-44F0-4B64-8DCE-7837FBDE3E22@gmail.com> They are easy to work. I have been successful at finding my signal by putting the center of the pass band for up/down frequency in satpc's doppler.sqf which is great. With that, on XW-* I'm close enough to tweak using my voice to adjust my uplink. No dits and no carriers are needed. Reflecting on my experience of the last few years field days of high ERP carriers: Im trying to do "CW-less 'spotting' on the linear sats"...in other words, I can "do the math" with software to find my downlink on most of the linear sats, thus I'm trying to avoid putting any dits thru the passband at all to minimize my impact on others fun. Happy holiday weekend ! Thanks, Mike W4UOO Sent from my iPhone > On Jul 3, 2016, at 8:48 AM, Jeff Griffin wrote: > > Whenxx I was setting up my sat station in Florida I could work the X birds > with just a dualband vertical. I could work at least one station a pass in > that configuration. I could hear my D/L just enough to make some contacts. > Give it a try... > > 73 Jeff kb2m > > -----Original Message----- > From: AMSAT-BB [mailto:amsat-bb-bounces at amsat.org] On Behalf Of Clayton > W5PFG > Sent: Saturday, July 2, 2016 10:21 PM > To: amsat-bb at amsat.org > Subject: Re: [amsat-bb] XW sats > > These U/V XW-2 birds are so loud almost anyone with the most modest station > can work them. > > I have 296 contacts logged between XW-2A,B,C,D,E, & F. The majority on are > A & C. > > 73 > Clayton > W5PFG > >> On 7/2/2016 09:43, Bob wrote: >> Hey Craig, >> >> I've called CQ for dozens of passes and heard nobody else on the XW Sats. >> But I agree, my signal is loud and clear. Very underutilized. >> >> 73, Bob, WB4SON >> >> >>> On Fri, Jul 1, 2016 at 10:06 PM, D. Craig Fox wrote: >>> >>> Wow so under used >>> Was on the last passes of XW2C and XW2F Very loud, very quiet - too >>> bad Will be on XW2A in one minute- high pass again for SoCal 73s >>> Craig N6RSX > > _______________________________________________ > 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 Jul 4 15:32:03 2016 From: n8hm at arrl.net (Paul Stoetzer) Date: Mon, 4 Jul 2016 11:32:03 -0400 Subject: [amsat-bb] W5PFG from DM77 today on FO-29 and SO-50 Message-ID: W5PFG will operate from DM77 at 18:30 UTC today on FO-29 and SO-50 at 19:00 UTC. Note that the terrain is mountainous and the SO-50 pass is only 10 degrees, but he will give it a try. 73, Paul, N8HM From dan at post.com Mon Jul 4 16:01:26 2016 From: dan at post.com (Daniel Cussen) Date: Mon, 4 Jul 2016 17:01:26 +0100 Subject: [amsat-bb] Upcoming ARISS contact with Justus-Knecht-Gymnasium, Bruchsal, Germany In-Reply-To: <9DDEC896CB8A465E9EC27D2B690C1FEF@DHJ> References: <9DDEC896CB8A465E9EC27D2B690C1FEF@DHJ> Message-ID: Below is a link to coverage of this event. http://www.jkg.ka.schule-bw.de/ Nearly all audio is in german There is a good view of the equipment used on this video link: http://www.baden-tv.com/mediathek/video/iss-funkkontakt-date-mit-einem-raumfahrer/ On 29/06/2016, n4csitwo at bellsouth.net wrote: > An International Space Station school contact has been planned with > participants at Justus-Knecht-Gymnasium, Bruchsal, Germany on 01 July. The > event is scheduled to begin at approximately 08:31 UTC. The duration of the > contact is approximately 9 minutes and 30 seconds. The contact will be > direct between OR4ISS and DN1JKG. The contact should be audible over Germany > and adjacent areas. Interested parties are invited to listen in on the > 145.80 MHz downlink. The contact is expected to be conducted in English. > The Justus-Knecht-Gymnasium is one of the biggest schools of general > education in the administrative district of Karlsruhe > > in Baden-Wurttemberg. More than 1,300 students are taught by over one > hundred teachers. > > Our focus is on a scientific profile with the succession of languages being > English-French or English-Latin. Furthermore, > > science and technology is a major subject starting in year 8. About 85% of > our students opt for this profile. > > For four years now the Justus-Knecht-Gymnasium has been one of 44 model > schools in Baden-Wurttemberg which allow students > > to take their A-levels at different speeds - either after eight or nine > years of secondary education. > > The Justus-Knecht-Gymnasium is also participating in three different > educational pilot projects. In the last two years > > leading up to their A-levels, students may take up Mathematics "plus" (an > enhanced version of the subject Mathematics, > > six lessons a week) or computer science as a major subject as well as > science and technology as a minor subject. > > Additionally, there are optional subjects for senior students, such as for > example psychology, philosophy, drama, and > > especially natural sciences like geology, computer algebra, computer > science, and astronomy. > > The Justus-Knecht-Gymnasium cooperates with partners in various fields, > especially the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT). > > In 2015 the town of Bruchsal organized the "Heimattage Baden-W?rttemberg" > (Homeland Days of Baden-W?rttemberg). > > The Justus Knecht-Gymnasium took part in different projects, e.g. "Heimat > Erde" (Homeland Earth). Students of different > > years worked on the topic. Moreover there's a study team working together > with the amateur radio operators of Bruchsal. > > They established radio communication, built a stratosphere balloon and > prepared the radio link to the ISS. > > > > > > > > Participants will ask as many of the following questions as time allows: > > > > 1. Welcoming speech in English and Russian) Is the space debris a threat > for > > the ISS? > > 2. How long does it take to return to earth in case of emergency? > > 3. What do you do with the time saved due to time dilatation? > > 4. Do you feel the temperature differences between inside and outside > during > > a spacewalk? > > 5. When will it be possible to realize a mission to Mars in your opinion? > > 6. How do you lubricate mechanical parts against friction in space? > > 7. How many calories do you need per day? > > 8. Do you play dart in space? > > 9. Have you ever realized experiments with flying animals like birds on the > > > ISS? > > 10. In which way does the 90 minute-day-night-change influence your life > on > > board? > > 11. Are you floating in your dreams, too? > > 12. How do you recycle your water on board? > > 13. Which buildings can you see from above? > > 14. Are you able to see polar lights from above? > > 15. Which animals are living currently on board? > > 16. Do you miss the weather on the ISS? > > 17. What do you think about planet earth from high above? > > 18. Did you wear a life vest or parachute during your flight to the ISS? > > 19. What do you do in your spare time? > > 20. Did you get medical training during your preparation on earth? From bruninga at usna.edu Mon Jul 4 19:15:31 2016 From: bruninga at usna.edu (Robert Bruninga) Date: Mon, 4 Jul 2016 15:15:31 -0400 Subject: [amsat-bb] Garrison Keillor's callsign? Message-ID: On his last radio show, during his Lake Woebegon segment, Garrison made reference to his early days in radio when for fun they used Morse Code... So the question becomes, who has a QSL card from Garisson Keillor? He is not currently in QRZ.com but if he was like many of my friends back in the 60's, they did not renew heir licenses... So, who has a paper callbook say from 1956 to 66 and can look him up? Bob, WB4APR From plaws0 at gmail.com Mon Jul 4 19:20:46 2016 From: plaws0 at gmail.com (Peter Laws) Date: Mon, 4 Jul 2016 14:20:46 -0500 Subject: [amsat-bb] Garrison Keillor's callsign? In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: On Mon, Jul 4, 2016 at 2:15 PM, Robert Bruninga wrote: > > > So, who has a paper callbook say from 1956 to 66 and can look him up? > archive.org just put up a bunch of old callbooks, but I don't know if they have any from that late - many were very early. Is that his real name? (If not, why would he choose that one! :-) -- Peter Laws | N5UWY | plaws plaws net | Travel by Train! From wa4sca at gmail.com Mon Jul 4 19:35:46 2016 From: wa4sca at gmail.com (Alan) Date: Mon, 4 Jul 2016 14:35:46 -0500 Subject: [amsat-bb] Garrison Keillor's callsign? In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: <000001d1d62b$4334b300$c99e1900$@GMAIL.COM> wrote: <> <> <> So, who has a paper callbook say from 1956 to 66 and can look him up? <> < < I thought AMSAT was moving away from Modes A, B, J, etc, but they seem too entrenched and still appear in current pubs. Regardless, the band designations, loosely based on microwave band designators (later "codified" by IEEE), were for whatever reason interesting to me so I made a chart. It started out as just the microwaves ... then I added the satellite stuff ... then I added the stuff that is microwave, but non-amateur/non-satellite but in the same neighborhood. It's mostly microwave-centric but I put all the FCC bands designated for space station use in there, too, and as some of you know, that goes down as low as 40 m (which is *not* microwave :-) ). Anyway, the only "name space collision" between AMSAT designators and IEEE designators is the AMSAT R band (47000 - 47200 MHz), which is part of the IEEE V band (40000 - 75000 MHz). That happens because AMSAT's V band is 144 - 146 MHz. The only other anomaly is that we amateurs have two allocations within the what the IEEE calls the S-band (2000 - 4000 MHz), which are 2400 - 2450 MHz (13 cm) and 3400 - 3410 MHz (9 cm) -- both ham bands are wider but these are the FCC space station allocations. I've seen the amateur allocation at 9 cm referred to as "S2" but I don't know how official that is. https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1oJV0Bv24mHhq_eICUp3L6g4pTy-wItUWfkyT-Uf5z0g/edit?usp=sharing Anyway, I keep stumbling on allocations that seem relevant so I keep adding them. I need to add the historical notes, too, like where the K and X letters came from as well as the "hopefully-but-not-quite-yet-obsolete" satellite mode designators. Some of that info is linked to the page. Looking forward to the Mode CX satellites ... -- Peter Laws | N5UWY | plaws plaws net | Travel by Train! From t.gentry at verizon.net Mon Jul 4 21:10:46 2016 From: t.gentry at verizon.net (Tom J. Gentry) Date: Mon, 4 Jul 2016 16:10:46 -0500 Subject: [amsat-bb] Any egg beater, K5OE sq egg beater or Texas Potato Masher antennas for sale? Message-ID: <9331BA32-3383-46CC-88AB-000D0C04EA21@verizon.net> Any egg beater, K5OE sq egg beater or Texas Potato Masher antennas for sale? Please notify K5VOU at arrl.net. 73, Tom From skristof at etczone.com Mon Jul 4 21:11:49 2016 From: skristof at etczone.com (skristof at etczone.com) Date: Mon, 04 Jul 2016 17:11:49 -0400 Subject: [amsat-bb] Band designators, Modes In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: <77f3badfd41003ed62cfad666d2256e9@etczone.com> Nice spreadsheet and I'd like to save a copy. Confession of ignorance: How do I save it as an Excel spreadsheet (or convert it and then save it, or ???) Steve AI9IN On 2016-07-04 15:59, Peter Laws wrote: > I thought AMSAT was moving away from Modes A, B, J, etc, but they seem > too entrenched and still appear in current pubs. Regardless, the band > designations, loosely based on microwave band designators (later > "codified" by IEEE), were for whatever reason interesting to me so I > made a chart. It started out as just the microwaves ... then I added > the satellite stuff ... then I added the stuff that is microwave, but > non-amateur/non-satellite but in the same neighborhood. > > It's mostly microwave-centric but I put all the FCC bands designated > for space station use in there, too, and as some of you know, that > goes down as low as 40 m (which is *not* microwave :-) ). > > Anyway, the only "name space collision" between AMSAT designators and > IEEE designators is the AMSAT R band (47000 - 47200 MHz), which is > part of the IEEE V band (40000 - 75000 MHz). That happens because > AMSAT's V band is 144 - 146 MHz. > > The only other anomaly is that we amateurs have two allocations within > the what the IEEE calls the S-band (2000 - 4000 MHz), which are 2400 - > 2450 MHz (13 cm) and 3400 - 3410 MHz (9 cm) -- both ham bands are > wider but these are the FCC space station allocations. I've seen the > amateur allocation at 9 cm referred to as "S2" but I don't know how > official that is. > > https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1oJV0Bv24mHhq_eICUp3L6g4pTy-wItUWfkyT-Uf5z0g/edit?usp=sharing > > Anyway, I keep stumbling on allocations that seem relevant so I keep > adding them. I need to add the historical notes, too, like where the > K and X letters came from as well as the > "hopefully-but-not-quite-yet-obsolete" satellite mode designators. > Some of that info is linked to the page. > > Looking forward to the Mode CX satellites ... From afeller at ieee.org Mon Jul 4 22:18:53 2016 From: afeller at ieee.org (Arthur Feller) Date: Mon, 4 Jul 2016 18:18:53 -0400 Subject: [amsat-bb] Band designators, Modes In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: <52669B2F-E255-47D6-8D32-F48FA3D2C6EA@ieee.org> Interesting chart, Peter. ITU and FCC, at one time, decided never to use these LETTER destination in favor of frequencies by the numbers. The numbers need no interpretation or qualification. AMSAT should go the simple route! Stick to the numbers, which EVERYONE understands. 73, art?.. W4ART Arlington VA > On 4-Jul-2016, at 03:59 PM, Peter Laws wrote: > > I thought AMSAT was moving away from Modes A, B, J, etc, but they seem > too entrenched and still appear in current pubs. Regardless, the band > designations, loosely based on microwave band designators (later > "codified" by IEEE), were for whatever reason interesting to me so I > made a chart. It started out as just the microwaves ... then I added > the satellite stuff ... then I added the stuff that is microwave, but > non-amateur/non-satellite but in the same neighborhood. > > It's mostly microwave-centric but I put all the FCC bands designated > for space station use in there, too, and as some of you know, that > goes down as low as 40 m (which is *not* microwave :-) ). > > Anyway, the only "name space collision" between AMSAT designators and > IEEE designators is the AMSAT R band (47000 - 47200 MHz), which is > part of the IEEE V band (40000 - 75000 MHz). That happens because > AMSAT's V band is 144 - 146 MHz. > > The only other anomaly is that we amateurs have two allocations within > the what the IEEE calls the S-band (2000 - 4000 MHz), which are 2400 - > 2450 MHz (13 cm) and 3400 - 3410 MHz (9 cm) -- both ham bands are > wider but these are the FCC space station allocations. I've seen the > amateur allocation at 9 cm referred to as "S2" but I don't know how > official that is. > > > https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1oJV0Bv24mHhq_eICUp3L6g4pTy-wItUWfkyT-Uf5z0g/edit?usp=sharing > > > Anyway, I keep stumbling on allocations that seem relevant so I keep > adding them. I need to add the historical notes, too, like where the > K and X letters came from as well as the > "hopefully-but-not-quite-yet-obsolete" satellite mode designators. > Some of that info is linked to the page. > > Looking forward to the Mode CX satellites ... > > > -- > Peter Laws | N5UWY | plaws plaws net | Travel by Train! > _______________________________________________ > 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 Everyone, in some small sacred sanctuary of the self, is nuts. -Leo Rosten, author (1908-1997) http://afeller.us From richard.siff at verizon.net Tue Jul 5 00:17:40 2016 From: richard.siff at verizon.net (Rich/wa4bue) Date: Mon, 04 Jul 2016 20:17:40 -0400 Subject: [amsat-bb] Garrison Keillor's callsign? In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: <250D4C6BB8884BB7AEFC2ED503F996C3@BanjoPC> Maybe he was in the armed services. It could be in his BIO. Rich W4BUE -----Original Message----- From: Peter Laws Sent: Monday, July 04, 2016 3:20 PM To: Robert Bruninga Cc: amsat bb Subject: Re: [amsat-bb] Garrison Keillor's callsign? On Mon, Jul 4, 2016 at 2:15 PM, Robert Bruninga wrote: > > > So, who has a paper callbook say from 1956 to 66 and can look him up? > archive.org just put up a bunch of old callbooks, but I don't know if they have any from that late - many were very early. Is that his real name? (If not, why would he choose that one! :-) -- Peter Laws | N5UWY | plaws plaws net | Travel by Train! _______________________________________________ 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 RSoifer1 at aol.com Tue Jul 5 16:30:15 2016 From: RSoifer1 at aol.com (RSoifer1 at aol.com) Date: Tue, 5 Jul 2016 12:30:15 -0400 Subject: [amsat-bb] Band designators, Modes Message-ID: <6e39be.106b7921.44ad3a97@aol.com> We have been using the term "Mode K" to describe 21 MHz uplink/29 MHz downlink because that is what AMSAT called it when it first came into use in 1987. Similarly, the terms "Mode A" and "Mode B" came into use in 1974 because that is what the engineers who designed AMSAT-OSCAR 7 called them. AO-7 actually has four modes: Mode C is a low-power version of Mode B, and Mode D is "transponder off." Then came Fuji-OSCAR 12 with Modes JA (analogue) and JD (digital), where "J" stood for "Japan." FCC even included the definitions of Modes A and B in the written tests of that era. This "ancient history" has probably served its purpose. Art is right: we'd do better to stick with the numbers. 73 Ray W2RS From kevin at eaglecreekobservatory.org Tue Jul 5 17:49:57 2016 From: kevin at eaglecreekobservatory.org (Kevin Muenzler, WB5RUE) Date: Tue, 5 Jul 2016 12:49:57 -0500 Subject: [amsat-bb] Mode K (fact and fiction?) In-Reply-To: References: <155a714775c-52a1-881c@webprd-a50.mail.aol.com> <02CDCB41-10D4-41EA-86B7-7B3473E8E8E7@gmail.com> <2F45E411-5DCE-4673-B4A1-D46300162320@comcast.net> <000f01d1d476$cecbd7b0$6c638710$@org> Message-ID: <000001d1d6e5$a5b459d0$f11d0d70$@org> MOST companies will just let you use their stuff (with permission and reference) but some will require some "fee." If it's a ham asking a ham I don't see how there could be a problem especially if you aren't going to make money from it. If you've been a ham long enough you've probably either had your own cards printed by or received cards printed by "The Little Print Shop" in Pflugerville, TX. They went out of business and were bought out by another company about 15 years ago, I think the founder passed away and the children/grand children didn't want to continue the QSL business but they "expanded" into other venues. My current QSL is based on one of their old designs. I called and got permission to use it and the grandson of the founder (owner of the current company) was more than happy to give permission. In some cases it's easier to ask for forgiveness than to ask for permission but when it comes to copyrights that's usually not the case, it can cost you dearly. Kevin Muenzler, WB5RUE EL09uf Eagle Creek Observatory http://www.eaglecreekobservatory.org I am Voltohm of Borg! Resistance is E/I, you will be attenuated! -----Original Message----- From: Dave Mann [mailto:cwo4mann at comcast.net] Sent: Saturday, July 02, 2016 10:55 AM To: Kevin Muenzler, WB5RUE Cc: amsat-bb at amsat.org Subject: Re: [amsat-bb] Mode K (fact and fiction?) I forgot about that Copyright thing. I've sent s message to RSGB Hq requesting permission. I also offered to convert it to Kindle or other eBook formats should they refuse copy permission. I'll let the group know when I find out. Dave N4CVX Sent from my iPhone > On Jul 2, 2016, at 10:31, Kevin Muenzler, WB5RUE wrote: > > I was bitten by that once. Fortunately all I had to do was apologize > and ask for permission (get it in writing, email ok) and then site the > source on the web page. This was unintentional on my part but I'm > sure the author could have really pushed the issue but he was very > nice about it and only asked that I site him as the author. > > > 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 E.Mike > McCardel > Sent: Saturday, July 02, 2016 9:28 AM > To: Dave Mann > Cc: rsoifer1 at aol.com; amsat-bb at amsat.org > Subject: Re: [amsat-bb] Mode K (fact and fiction?) > > Please consider copyright laws before you copy and place this online. > Convenient yes, but not necessarily legal. > > EMike > > EMike McCardel, AA8EM > Rotating Editor AMSAT News Service > Sent from my iPhone > >> On Jul 1, 2016, at 2:39 PM, Dave Mann wrote: >> >> I just now ordered it and when it arrives will scan it and post to >> our files as a searchable pdf. I have a commercial book scanner and >> Linux .... Easy peasy >> >> Dave >> N4CVX >> >> Sent from my iPad >> >>> On Jul 1, 2016, at 11:02, Bob Cutter wrote: >>> >>> Amazon has it used. >>> >>> Bob >>> >>>> On Jul 1, 2016, at 9:29 AM, rsoifer1--- via AMSAT-BB > wrote: >>>> >>>> >>>> It's 242 pages, and I don't have a scanner. >>>> >>>> Sorry. >>>> >>>> 73 Ray >>>> >>>> >>>> -----Original Message----- >>>> From: skristof >>>> To: RSoifer1 >>>> Cc: amsat-bb >>>> Sent: Fri, Jul 1, 2016 8:09 am >>>> Subject: Re: [amsat-bb] Mode K (fact and fiction?) >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> I'm guessing it's many pages, but is there any way to make a copy > available online (pdf or ???)? >>>> Then you wouldn't have to worry about shipping it and it would be > readily available to anyone who wants to read it. >>>> Steve AI9IN >>>> >>>> >>>> On 2016-07-01 10:30, RSoifer1--- via AMSAT-BB wrote: >>>> >>>> Bob, >>>> >>>> John wrote up many of his findings in his Space Radio Handbook, >>>> published by RSGB in 1991. If you can't locate a copy, let me >>>> know and I can send you mine. >>>> >>>> 73 Ray >>>> _______________________________________________ >>>> 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 >> >> _______________________________________________ >> 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 ewpereira at gmail.com Tue Jul 5 18:24:34 2016 From: ewpereira at gmail.com (Edson W. R. Pereira) Date: Tue, 5 Jul 2016 15:24:34 -0300 Subject: [amsat-bb] Band designators, Modes In-Reply-To: <6e39be.106b7921.44ad3a97@aol.com> References: <6e39be.106b7921.44ad3a97@aol.com> Message-ID: I agree with Art and Ray. We should just use the frequency or frequency range when referring to a radio band. I have found myself at times having to check which of the several standards (isn't it nice to have so many?) an author used when referring to radio bands. It is much easier and clearer to just refer a band by the frequency. 73, Edson PY2SDR --- - We humans have the capability to do amazing things if we work together. - N?s seres humanos temos a capacidade de fazer coisas incr?veis se trabalharmos juntos. On Tue, Jul 5, 2016 at 1:30 PM, RSoifer1--- via AMSAT-BB wrote: > We have been using the term "Mode K" to describe 21 MHz uplink/29 MHz > downlink because that is what AMSAT called it when it first came into use > in > 1987. Similarly, the terms "Mode A" and "Mode B" came into use in 1974 > because that is what the engineers who designed AMSAT-OSCAR 7 called > them. AO-7 > actually has four modes: Mode C is a low-power version of Mode B, and Mode > D is "transponder off." Then came Fuji-OSCAR 12 with Modes JA (analogue) > and JD (digital), where "J" stood for "Japan." FCC even included the > definitions of Modes A and B in the written tests of that era. > > This "ancient history" has probably served its purpose. Art is right: > we'd do better to stick with the numbers. > > 73 Ray W2RS > > > _______________________________________________ > 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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Join now to support the amateur satellite program! > Subscription settings: http://www.amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb > From bryan at kl7cn.net Tue Jul 5 19:15:35 2016 From: bryan at kl7cn.net (Bryan KL7CN) Date: Tue, 5 Jul 2016 12:15:35 -0700 Subject: [amsat-bb] Lunar Module Source Code Message-ID: <419786B5-F1AA-456F-BE0B-83DE51055A32@kl7cn.net> Thought our community would enjoy this article about the Lunar Module source code: DON EYLES WALKS US THROUGH THE LUNAR MODULE SOURCE CODE http://hackaday.com/2016/07/05/don-eyles-walks-us-through-the-lunar-module-source-code/ Interesting video here: https://youtu.be/H0ITFbDuJz0 Source Code here: https://github.com/chrislgarry/Apollo-11 73! -- bag Bryan KL7CN/W6 From g.shirville at btinternet.com Tue Jul 5 20:19:28 2016 From: g.shirville at btinternet.com (Graham Shirville) Date: Tue, 5 Jul 2016 21:19:28 +0100 Subject: [amsat-bb] Band designators, Modes In-Reply-To: References: <6e39be.106b7921.44ad3a97@aol.com> Message-ID: <043F8C4790854252B4B870F137A0CBFE@allgood.local> Agreed but we will have to change the behaviour of the professionals who still use the terminology in general. That action may take a generation or two I guess! 73 Graham -----Original Message----- From: Edson W. R. Pereira Sent: Tuesday, July 05, 2016 7:24 PM To: amsat-bb at amsat.org Subject: Re: [amsat-bb] Band designators, Modes I agree with Art and Ray. We should just use the frequency or frequency range when referring to a radio band. I have found myself at times having to check which of the several standards (isn't it nice to have so many?) an author used when referring to radio bands. It is much easier and clearer to just refer a band by the frequency. 73, Edson PY2SDR --- - We humans have the capability to do amazing things if we work together. - N?s seres humanos temos a capacidade de fazer coisas incr?veis se trabalharmos juntos. On Tue, Jul 5, 2016 at 1:30 PM, RSoifer1--- via AMSAT-BB wrote: > We have been using the term "Mode K" to describe 21 MHz uplink/29 MHz > downlink because that is what AMSAT called it when it first came into use > in > 1987. Similarly, the terms "Mode A" and "Mode B" came into use in 1974 > because that is what the engineers who designed AMSAT-OSCAR 7 called > them. AO-7 > actually has four modes: Mode C is a low-power version of Mode B, and Mode > D is "transponder off." Then came Fuji-OSCAR 12 with Modes JA (analogue) > and JD (digital), where "J" stood for "Japan." FCC even included the > definitions of Modes A and B in the written tests of that era. > > This "ancient history" has probably served its purpose. Art is right: > we'd do better to stick with the numbers. > > 73 Ray W2RS > > > _______________________________________________ > 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 Tue Jul 5 20:29:51 2016 From: va6bmj at gmail.com (B J) Date: Tue, 5 Jul 2016 20:29:51 +0000 Subject: [amsat-bb] Lunar Module Source Code In-Reply-To: <419786B5-F1AA-456F-BE0B-83DE51055A32@kl7cn.net> References: <419786B5-F1AA-456F-BE0B-83DE51055A32@kl7cn.net> Message-ID: On 7/5/16, Bryan KL7CN wrote: > Thought our community would enjoy this article about the Lunar Module source > code: > > DON EYLES WALKS US THROUGH THE LUNAR MODULE SOURCE CODE > http://hackaday.com/2016/07/05/don-eyles-walks-us-through-the-lunar-module-source-code/ > > Interesting video here: > https://youtu.be/H0ITFbDuJz0 > > Source Code here: > https://github.com/chrislgarry/Apollo-11 Aha! Another reader of Hackaday! By the way, it's a great site for tinkerers and it has a number of pages devoted to amateur radio topics. I found out about it through listening to the "Solder Smoke" podcasts. 73s Bernhard VA6BMJ @ DO33FL From afeller at ieee.org Tue Jul 5 21:07:34 2016 From: afeller at ieee.org (Arthur Feller) Date: Tue, 5 Jul 2016 17:07:34 -0400 Subject: [amsat-bb] Band designators, Modes In-Reply-To: <043F8C4790854252B4B870F137A0CBFE@allgood.local> References: <6e39be.106b7921.44ad3a97@aol.com> <043F8C4790854252B4B870F137A0CBFE@allgood.local> Message-ID: <1412F03C-6543-40A7-B73D-F3192199F1FF@ieee.org> We?ll just have to set a better example. Probably will take a generation to shed old habits. :-) 73?.. > On 5-Jul-2016, at 04:19 PM, Graham Shirville wrote: > > Agreed but we will have to change the behaviour of the professionals who still use the terminology in general. > > That action may take a generation or two I guess! > > 73 > > Graham > > -----Original Message----- From: Edson W. R. Pereira > Sent: Tuesday, July 05, 2016 7:24 PM > To: amsat-bb at amsat.org > Subject: Re: [amsat-bb] Band designators, Modes > > I agree with Art and Ray. We should just use the frequency or frequency > range when referring to a radio band. I have found myself at times having > to check which of the several standards (isn't it nice to have so many?) an > author used when referring to radio bands. It is much easier and clearer to > just refer a band by the frequency. > > 73, Edson PY2SDR > > --- > - We humans have the capability to do amazing things if we work together. > - N?s seres humanos temos a capacidade de fazer coisas incr?veis se > trabalharmos juntos. > > On Tue, Jul 5, 2016 at 1:30 PM, RSoifer1--- via AMSAT-BB > wrote: > >> We have been using the term "Mode K" to describe 21 MHz uplink/29 MHz >> downlink because that is what AMSAT called it when it first came into use >> in >> 1987. Similarly, the terms "Mode A" and "Mode B" came into use in 1974 >> because that is what the engineers who designed AMSAT-OSCAR 7 called >> them. AO-7 >> actually has four modes: Mode C is a low-power version of Mode B, and Mode >> D is "transponder off." Then came Fuji-OSCAR 12 with Modes JA (analogue) >> and JD (digital), where "J" stood for "Japan." FCC even included the >> definitions of Modes A and B in the written tests of that era. >> >> This "ancient history" has probably served its purpose. Art is right: >> we'd do better to stick with the numbers. >> >> 73 Ray W2RS >> >> >> _______________________________________________ >> 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 Everyone, in some small sacred sanctuary of the self, is nuts. -Leo Rosten, author (1908-1997) http://afeller.us From kayakfishtx at gmail.com Tue Jul 5 21:18:37 2016 From: kayakfishtx at gmail.com (Clayton Coleman) Date: Tue, 5 Jul 2016 16:18:37 -0500 Subject: [amsat-bb] W5PFG from DM77 today on FO-29 and SO-50 Message-ID: Thanks for N8HM for posting my DM77 operation announcement yesterday. It was a very last-minute trip but went over very well. I made 25 contacts on FO-29 and 14 on SO-50. I attribute that number of contacts to it being a U.S. Holiday (Independence Day.) Both satellite passes were very orderly and it was nice to get a few new stations in my log. We had been in very mountainous terrain during the trip to the destination grid. Fortunately DM77ab was just east of Antonito, Colorado in a high valley. My GPS was reading an elevation of 7,864' at my operating location. Using 4 elements on 70cm and 2 elements on 2m, I was able to work both satellites down to the horizon. All of the contacts have been uploaded to Logbook of the World. 73 Clayton W5PFG From k7trkradio at charter.net Wed Jul 6 03:23:30 2016 From: k7trkradio at charter.net (Ted) Date: Tue, 5 Jul 2016 20:23:30 -0700 Subject: [amsat-bb] XW sats In-Reply-To: <9207FFAC-7F04-4AEA-BA0B-4F21342E4F8F@rwglaw.com> References: <9207FFAC-7F04-4AEA-BA0B-4F21342E4F8F@rwglaw.com> Message-ID: <000d01d1d735$c5429a50$4fc7cef0$@charter.net> Hi Craig, do you know the current status of Lilacsat? It used to be on MWFridays. Some say it is back...just wondering Thanks, Ted K7TRK -----Original Message----- From: AMSAT-BB [mailto:amsat-bb-bounces at amsat.org] On Behalf Of D. Craig Fox Sent: Friday, July 01, 2016 7:06 PM To: Amsat Subject: [amsat-bb] XW sats Wow so under used Was on the last passes of XW2C and XW2F Very loud, very quiet - too bad Will be on XW2A in one minute- high pass again for SoCal 73s Craig N6RSX _______________________________________________ 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-bb at wd9ewk.net Wed Jul 6 03:28:41 2016 From: amsat-bb at wd9ewk.net (Patrick STODDARD (WD9EWK/VA7EWK)) Date: Wed, 6 Jul 2016 03:28:41 +0000 Subject: [amsat-bb] XW sats In-Reply-To: <000d01d1d735$c5429a50$4fc7cef0$@charter.net> References: <9207FFAC-7F04-4AEA-BA0B-4F21342E4F8F@rwglaw.com> <000d01d1d735$c5429a50$4fc7cef0$@charter.net> Message-ID: Ted, There's no telling when it will be on. Some will post on here, or on the AMSAT status page http://amsat.org/status/ whenever it is on. The previous Monday/Wednesday/Friday "schedule" is only a suggestion now. It has been on any day of the week, and sometimes only for a few hours at a time. It was on during Field Day, and helped those who gave it a listen during those passes. 73! Patrick WD9EWK/VA7EWK http://www.wd9ewk.net/ Twitter: @WD9EWK On Wed, Jul 6, 2016 at 3:23 AM, Ted wrote: > Hi Craig, do you know the current status of Lilacsat? It used to be on > MWFridays. Some say it is back...just wondering > > Thanks, Ted > K7TRK > > From al7jk.john at gmail.com Wed Jul 6 13:39:57 2016 From: al7jk.john at gmail.com (AL7JK John) Date: Wed, 6 Jul 2016 05:39:57 -0800 Subject: [amsat-bb] XW sats In-Reply-To: References: <9207FFAC-7F04-4AEA-BA0B-4F21342E4F8F@rwglaw.com> <000d01d1d735$c5429a50$4fc7cef0$@charter.net> Message-ID: Howdy all. Surely a pattern will emerge, will setup some separate receivers and patiently observe. There's not a lot of action on the XW's up north here either, regardless I still put out a CQ on 'em now and then. Fuji-29 has been keeping me busy, stalking the JA's during mutual passes using cw. Fun ! 73 de AL7JK, John BP51fh On Tue, Jul 5, 2016 at 7:28 PM, Patrick STODDARD (WD9EWK/VA7EWK) < amsat-bb at wd9ewk.net> wrote: > Ted, > > There's no telling when it will be on. Some will post on here, or > on the AMSAT status page http://amsat.org/status/ whenever it is > on. The previous Monday/Wednesday/Friday "schedule" is only a > suggestion now. It has been on any day of the week, and sometimes > only for a few hours at a time. It was on during Field Day, and > helped those who gave it a listen during those passes. > > 73! > > > > > > Patrick WD9EWK/VA7EWK > http://www.wd9ewk.net/ > Twitter: @WD9EWK > > > > > On Wed, Jul 6, 2016 at 3:23 AM, Ted wrote: > > > Hi Craig, do you know the current status of Lilacsat? It used to be on > > MWFridays. Some say it is back...just wondering > > > > Thanks, Ted > > K7TRK > > > > > _______________________________________________ > 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 RSoifer1 at aol.com Wed Jul 6 15:21:47 2016 From: RSoifer1 at aol.com (RSoifer1 at aol.com) Date: Wed, 6 Jul 2016 11:21:47 -0400 Subject: [amsat-bb] Band designators, Modes Message-ID: <101ee4.4f96605c.44ae7bfd@aol.com> Professionals in most fields love to use, and perpetuate, jargon instead of plain language. I guess it makes them feel important 73 (er, that's jargon too), Ray W2RS From afesan at gmail.com Wed Jul 6 15:55:05 2016 From: afesan at gmail.com (afesan at gmail.com) Date: Wed, 6 Jul 2016 17:55:05 +0200 Subject: [amsat-bb] Activating IN72 locator Message-ID: For those interested ..: Will activate IN72 grid on next friday, July 8th. Will try to be active at most satellite passes as possible. FM&linear sats. Even I will try AO7 (if we are lucky enough it be in ?B? mode active that pass) looking only for USA stations. Cross fingers. Will be present in FO-29, XW sats, SO-50,AO-85...Opertaion will begin at 0900-1000 UTC until 1900 UTC 73,s Antonio (EA1IW) From plaws0 at gmail.com Wed Jul 6 16:04:12 2016 From: plaws0 at gmail.com (Peter Laws) Date: Wed, 6 Jul 2016 11:04:12 -0500 Subject: [amsat-bb] Band designators, Modes In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: On Mon, Jul 4, 2016 at 2:59 PM, Peter Laws wrote: > I thought AMSAT was moving away from Modes A, B, J, etc, but they seem > too entrenched and still appear in current pubs. I don't much care which designators are used but I would like to see AMSAT pick one and stick with it. If the organization wants to move away from A/B/J/KT/whatever, and towards a combination of uplink and downlink band letters, great, but then it needs to be a complete break. Or simply conclude that no one could handle the new style and just go back to A/B/J/etc and come up with new single letters for the new combinations. Or are we *really* going to stick with "nickel and dime"? Mode C/X sounds way better to me. All that said, I keep finding more stuff for my table. I didn't really realize that the "hole" in our 13 cm S band was taken up mostly by the pay radio monopoly (who are on the ground as well as in the sky). Lots of other services nipping at our heels, too. Putting new satellites on C/X is a good idea on many levels. -- Peter Laws | N5UWY | plaws plaws net | Travel by Train! From n8hm at arrl.net Wed Jul 6 17:52:13 2016 From: n8hm at arrl.net (Paul Stoetzer) Date: Wed, 6 Jul 2016 13:52:13 -0400 Subject: [amsat-bb] Band designators, Modes In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: AMSAT publications generally use the "new designators" developed prior to the launch of AO-40, though sometimes with a parenthetical reference to the old mode designation. For example, from the website post regarding the selection of RadFxSat-2 (Fox-1E) for a CSLI launch: "The Fox-1E spacecraft bus will be built on the Fox-1 series but will feature a linear V/U (Mode J) transponder ?upgrade? to replace the standard FM repeater which Fox-1A through D have carried." Several parts of the website (such as the frequency guide) also use a less known custom with the second letter in lower case (to indicate that the second letter is 'down'). Eventually I would hope we would move away from "five and dime" or "nickel and dime" to using C/X in reference to 5 GHz uplinks and 10 GHz downlinks. Regardless, I do think using letters to indicate uplink and downlink is both meaningful and useful. I especially appreciate the history behind the A, B, and J designations (A and B originating with AO-7's two transponders and J originating with AO-8's JAMSAT built transponder) and use those in general conversation with other satellite ops since it's even easier than saying U/V or V/U. The downside with U/V and V/U is it can get confused. For example, I know that a well-known but poorly-informed purveyor of amateur satellite information consistently confuses the two in his materials. 73, Paul, N8HM On Wed, Jul 6, 2016 at 12:04 PM, Peter Laws wrote: > On Mon, Jul 4, 2016 at 2:59 PM, Peter Laws wrote: >> I thought AMSAT was moving away from Modes A, B, J, etc, but they seem >> too entrenched and still appear in current pubs. > > I don't much care which designators are used but I would like to see > AMSAT pick one and stick with it. If the organization wants to move > away from A/B/J/KT/whatever, and towards a combination of uplink and > downlink band letters, great, but then it needs to be a complete > break. > > Or simply conclude that no one could handle the new style and just go > back to A/B/J/etc and come up with new single letters for the new > combinations. > > Or are we *really* going to stick with "nickel and dime"? Mode C/X > sounds way better to me. > > All that said, I keep finding more stuff for my table. I didn't > really realize that the "hole" in our 13 cm S band was taken up mostly > by the pay radio monopoly (who are on the ground as well as in the > sky). Lots of other services nipping at our heels, too. > > Putting new satellites on C/X is a good idea on many levels. > > > > -- > Peter Laws | N5UWY | plaws plaws net | Travel by Train! > _______________________________________________ > 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 plaws0 at gmail.com Wed Jul 6 18:31:34 2016 From: plaws0 at gmail.com (Peter Laws) Date: Wed, 6 Jul 2016 13:31:34 -0500 Subject: [amsat-bb] Band designators, Modes In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: On Wed, Jul 6, 2016 at 12:52 PM, Paul Stoetzer wrote: > > Several parts of the website (such as the frequency guide) also use a > less known custom with the second letter in lower case (to indicate > that the second letter is 'down'). > > Eventually I would hope we would move away from "five and dime" or > "nickel and dime" to using C/X in reference to 5 GHz uplinks and 10 > GHz downlinks. Then let's start. The actual designation has to be agreed upon first, though. Slash/no slash? Case/no case? Pick one, stick with it. What was the original decision anyway? -- Peter Laws | N5UWY | plaws plaws net | Travel by Train! From w9gb at icloud.com Wed Jul 6 17:40:10 2016 From: w9gb at icloud.com (Gregory Beat) Date: Wed, 06 Jul 2016 12:40:10 -0500 Subject: [amsat-bb] Arduino GPS Corrected VFO - update Message-ID: <2F36C6F2-2273-4CE7-A369-869FED3377E1@icloud.com> May/June 2016 AMSAT Journal article "An Arduino GPS Corrected VFO" by Gene Marcus, W3PM/GM4YRE The Panasonic 12mm Rotary Encoder (EVE-GA1F1724M; DigiKey P10859-ND) referenced in Figure 4, page 24 http://www.digikey.com/product-search/en?keywords=%20P10859-ND has been discontinued by Panasonic in 2015. http://media.digikey.com/pdf/PCNs/Panasonic/PDN.PG13.08.08.2014%20Discontinuation%20of%20EVEG,%20EVEH,%20EVEK,%20EVEL.pdf Direct Part Substitute (per DigiKey) is the Bourns 12mm rotary encoder (PEC12R-4217F-N0024) DigiKey PEC12R-4217F-N0024-ND http://www.digikey.com/product-detail/en/bourns-inc/PEC12R-4217F-N0024/PEC12R-4217F-N0024-ND/4699280 == greg w9gb Sent from iPad Air From skristof at etczone.com Wed Jul 6 18:52:28 2016 From: skristof at etczone.com (skristof at etczone.com) Date: Wed, 06 Jul 2016 14:52:28 -0400 Subject: [amsat-bb] Band designators, Modes In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: <93119d24ad9c9bbdd5efefd634bebc81@etczone.com> What is the problem with just using the numbers? Why is using letters better? (Not being snippy here, maybe there is a good reason. If so, please explain.) Steve AI9IN p.s. "We've always done it that way" is not really a good reason in and of itself. On 2016-07-06 14:31, Peter Laws wrote: > On Wed, Jul 6, 2016 at 12:52 PM, Paul Stoetzer wrote: > >> Several parts of the website (such as the frequency guide) also use a >> less known custom with the second letter in lower case (to indicate >> that the second letter is 'down'). >> >> Eventually I would hope we would move away from "five and dime" or >> "nickel and dime" to using C/X in reference to 5 GHz uplinks and 10 >> GHz downlinks. > > Then let's start. > > The actual designation has to be agreed upon first, though. Slash/no > slash? Case/no case? Pick one, stick with it. What was the original > decision anyway? From n8hm at arrl.net Wed Jul 6 19:02:30 2016 From: n8hm at arrl.net (Paul Stoetzer) Date: Wed, 6 Jul 2016 15:02:30 -0400 Subject: [amsat-bb] Band designators, Modes In-Reply-To: <93119d24ad9c9bbdd5efefd634bebc81@etczone.com> References: <93119d24ad9c9bbdd5efefd634bebc81@etczone.com> Message-ID: It's a lot more characters to type - and especially to speak. I'm not even sure why we are arguing about this. It takes approximately 20 seconds to memorize a table of both the old and new designations and the frequencies they represent. Just learn them and move on. There are a lot more complicated things that people have to learn to be knowledgeable amateur radio and amateur satellite operators. A few letters to represent frequencies isn't a big deal. 73, Paul, N8HM On Wed, Jul 6, 2016 at 2:52 PM, wrote: > What is the problem with just using the numbers? Why is using letters > better? > > (Not being snippy here, maybe there is a good reason. If so, please > explain.) > > Steve AI9IN > > p.s. "We've always done it that way" is not really a good reason in and > of itself. > > On 2016-07-06 14:31, Peter Laws wrote: > >> On Wed, Jul 6, 2016 at 12:52 PM, Paul Stoetzer wrote: >> >>> Several parts of the website (such as the frequency guide) also use a >>> less known custom with the second letter in lower case (to indicate >>> that the second letter is 'down'). >>> >>> Eventually I would hope we would move away from "five and dime" or >>> "nickel and dime" to using C/X in reference to 5 GHz uplinks and 10 >>> GHz downlinks. >> >> Then let's start. >> >> The actual designation has to be agreed upon first, though. Slash/no >> slash? Case/no case? Pick one, stick with it. What was the original >> decision anyway? > _______________________________________________ > 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 plaws0 at gmail.com Wed Jul 6 19:02:22 2016 From: plaws0 at gmail.com (Peter Laws) Date: Wed, 6 Jul 2016 14:02:22 -0500 Subject: [amsat-bb] Band designators, Modes In-Reply-To: <93119d24ad9c9bbdd5efefd634bebc81@etczone.com> References: <93119d24ad9c9bbdd5efefd634bebc81@etczone.com> Message-ID: On Wed, Jul 6, 2016 at 1:52 PM, wrote: > What is the problem with just using the numbers? Which numbers? Wavelength or frequency? There are at least three ways I see to describe a channel: frequency, wavelength, IEEE/AMSAT band name. If precision is the goal, then it probably needs to be frequency - but MHz or GHz? If you are talking a passband, then it seems like wavelength or band name would be better. Then there is also the old AMSAT mode describing both uplink and downlink, so 4. Again, it doesn't much matter which, but to prevent confusion, pick one and stick with it. -- Peter Laws | N5UWY | plaws plaws net | Travel by Train! From skristof at etczone.com Wed Jul 6 19:14:47 2016 From: skristof at etczone.com (skristof at etczone.com) Date: Wed, 06 Jul 2016 15:14:47 -0400 Subject: [amsat-bb] Band designators, Modes In-Reply-To: References: <93119d24ad9c9bbdd5efefd634bebc81@etczone.com> Message-ID: Asking a question is not arguing. Your two paragraphs below contain no rational arguments for keeping the letter based system. Your argument is "We've always done it that way", so learn them and move on. Sorry, that doesn't cut it. If you're going to use letters, can't there at least be a rational organizational scheme to the lettering system? The current system looks like somebody just drew letters of a hat, then threw darts at a board of frequencies to see what the letter should represent. The number based system would not be that hard. You decide on wavelength or frequency and go from there. If I'm going to operate on SO-50, I'm going 2 m up/70 cm down. Most hams, whether they operate satellites are not, are likely to know what that means. I don't have to memorize or look up mode F or whatever the heck it is. Steve AI9IN On 2016-07-06 15:02, Paul Stoetzer wrote: > It's a lot more characters to type - and especially to speak. > > I'm not even sure why we are arguing about this. It takes > approximately 20 seconds to memorize a table of both the old and new > designations and the frequencies they represent. Just learn them and > move on. > > There are a lot more complicated things that people have to learn to > be knowledgeable amateur radio and amateur satellite operators. A few > letters to represent frequencies isn't a big deal. > > 73, > > Paul, N8HM > > On Wed, Jul 6, 2016 at 2:52 PM, wrote: What is the problem with just using the numbers? Why is using letters > better? > > (Not being snippy here, maybe there is a good reason. If so, please > explain.) > > Steve AI9IN > > p.s. "We've always done it that way" is not really a good reason in and > of itself. > > On 2016-07-06 14:31, Peter Laws wrote: > > On Wed, Jul 6, 2016 at 12:52 PM, Paul Stoetzer wrote: > > Several parts of the website (such as the frequency guide) also use a > less known custom with the second letter in lower case (to indicate > that the second letter is 'down'). > > Eventually I would hope we would move away from "five and dime" or > "nickel and dime" to using C/X in reference to 5 GHz uplinks and 10 > GHz downlinks. > Then let's start. > > The actual designation has to be agreed upon first, though. Slash/no > slash? Case/no case? Pick one, stick with it. What was the original > decision anyway? _______________________________________________ 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 Wed Jul 6 19:15:47 2016 From: n8hm at arrl.net (Paul Stoetzer) Date: Wed, 6 Jul 2016 15:15:47 -0400 Subject: [amsat-bb] Band designators, Modes In-Reply-To: References: <93119d24ad9c9bbdd5efefd634bebc81@etczone.com> Message-ID: You're asking for something that's not possible. AMSAT can officially use one thing in publications (and has I've stated, generally adheres to that - with possible exception of the monikers for the less well known C/X band combination), but getting an entire community of amateurs to use consistent terminology is not likely to happen. For example, AMSAT-OSCAR 85 is no longer Fox-1A. It was renamed upon successful launch and activation per a longstanding satellite (and not just amateur satellite) tradition. Yet I still hear lots of people still call it Fox-1A or even Fox-1. One thing that does irritate me is hearing linear transponders referred to as "analog transponders" or "the analog birds." Many FM transponders are analog in nature and, regardless of the implementation, are still relaying analog signals. And, of course, ARISSat-1 carried a linear transponder that was digital! 73, Paul, N8HM On Wed, Jul 6, 2016 at 3:02 PM, Peter Laws wrote: > On Wed, Jul 6, 2016 at 1:52 PM, wrote: >> What is the problem with just using the numbers? > > Which numbers? Wavelength or frequency? > > There are at least three ways I see to describe a channel: frequency, > wavelength, IEEE/AMSAT band name. If precision is the goal, then it > probably needs to be frequency - but MHz or GHz? If you are talking a > passband, then it seems like wavelength or band name would be better. > Then there is also the old AMSAT mode describing both uplink and > downlink, so 4. > > > Again, it doesn't much matter which, but to prevent confusion, pick > one and stick with it. > > > > > -- > Peter Laws | N5UWY | plaws plaws net | Travel by Train! > _______________________________________________ > 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 Wed Jul 6 19:21:41 2016 From: n8hm at arrl.net (Paul Stoetzer) Date: Wed, 6 Jul 2016 15:21:41 -0400 Subject: [amsat-bb] Band designators, Modes In-Reply-To: References: <93119d24ad9c9bbdd5efefd634bebc81@etczone.com> Message-ID: There's a lot to be said for doing things they way they've always been done if it's not broken. The reason lots of us use A/B/J is because those letters have 40+ years of history behind them and most of the people we talk to understand them. Of course, it's important to explain that to newcomers, and several AMSAT presentations I have seen do include a slide on mode designations. Using letters to represent bands in satellite communications is actually consistent with industry, which generally does use the letter designations especially in terms of satellites. No one outside of hams refer to frequency bands by their wavelength, though. I know lots of professionals laugh at hams over the wavelength habit. 73, Paul, N8HM On Wed, Jul 6, 2016 at 3:14 PM, wrote: > Asking a question is not arguing. > > Your two paragraphs below contain no rational arguments for keeping the > letter based system. > > Your argument is "We've always done it that way", so learn them and move > on. Sorry, that doesn't cut it. > > If you're going to use letters, can't there at least be a rational > organizational scheme to the lettering system? > > The current system looks like somebody just drew letters of a hat, then > threw darts at a board of frequencies to see what the letter should > represent. > > The number based system would not be that hard. You decide on wavelength > or frequency and go from there. > > If I'm going to operate on SO-50, I'm going 2 m up/70 cm down. Most > hams, whether they operate satellites are not, are likely to know what > that means. I don't have to memorize or look up mode F or whatever the > heck it is. > > Steve AI9IN > > On 2016-07-06 15:02, Paul Stoetzer wrote: > >> It's a lot more characters to type - and especially to speak. >> >> I'm not even sure why we are arguing about this. It takes >> approximately 20 seconds to memorize a table of both the old and new >> designations and the frequencies they represent. Just learn them and >> move on. >> >> There are a lot more complicated things that people have to learn to >> be knowledgeable amateur radio and amateur satellite operators. A few >> letters to represent frequencies isn't a big deal. >> >> 73, >> >> Paul, N8HM >> >> On Wed, Jul 6, 2016 at 2:52 PM, wrote: What is the problem with just using the numbers? Why is using letters >> better? >> >> (Not being snippy here, maybe there is a good reason. If so, please >> explain.) >> >> Steve AI9IN >> >> p.s. "We've always done it that way" is not really a good reason in and >> of itself. >> >> On 2016-07-06 14:31, Peter Laws wrote: >> >> On Wed, Jul 6, 2016 at 12:52 PM, Paul Stoetzer wrote: >> >> Several parts of the website (such as the frequency guide) also use a >> less known custom with the second letter in lower case (to indicate >> that the second letter is 'down'). >> >> Eventually I would hope we would move away from "five and dime" or >> "nickel and dime" to using C/X in reference to 5 GHz uplinks and 10 >> GHz downlinks. >> Then let's start. >> >> The actual designation has to be agreed upon first, though. Slash/no >> slash? Case/no case? Pick one, stick with it. What was the original >> decision anyway? > _______________________________________________ > Sent via AMSAT-BB at amsat.org. 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Join now to support the amateur satellite program! > Subscription settings: http://www.amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb From plaws0 at gmail.com Wed Jul 6 19:22:59 2016 From: plaws0 at gmail.com (Peter Laws) Date: Wed, 6 Jul 2016 14:22:59 -0500 Subject: [amsat-bb] Band designators, Modes In-Reply-To: References: <93119d24ad9c9bbdd5efefd634bebc81@etczone.com> Message-ID: On Wed, Jul 6, 2016 at 2:15 PM, Paul Stoetzer wrote: > AMSAT can officially > use one thing in publications (and has I've stated, generally adheres > to that - with possible exception of the monikers for the less well > known C/X band combination), but getting an entire community of > amateurs to use consistent terminology is not likely to happen. They really won't if AMSAT itself cannot seem to decide. Read the report in the current Journal about the Dayton Forum and see how much of it is old-style modes and how much is the new, preferred (at least by the guy that came up with it!) notation. Again, I am arguing (and I am arguing!) in favor of one, consistent notation. Because "U/v, or UV, 70 cm up, 2 down, you know, the old Mode B" really sounds kind of silly. Remember, if you google "amsat mode", the first link (here, at least, YMMV) is a 20+ year old FAQ that uses the old mode names ... Just sayin'. Seems like we ought to have ONE notation that means ONE thing. -- Peter Laws | N5UWY | plaws plaws net | Travel by Train! From bruninga at usna.edu Wed Jul 6 19:29:08 2016 From: bruninga at usna.edu (Robert Bruninga) Date: Wed, 6 Jul 2016 15:29:08 -0400 Subject: [amsat-bb] Band designators, Modes In-Reply-To: References: <93119d24ad9c9bbdd5efefd634bebc81@etczone.com> Message-ID: <54a201d87aeec6a7b614be32192dd790@mail.gmail.com> Count me in STRONGLY for FREQUENCY, not even meters and centimeters. My radio front panel reads in MHZ, not meters or centimeters. And absolutely none of the alphabet soup. IMHO Bob, WB4APR Getting older and more forgetful every day... -----Original Message----- From: AMSAT-BB [mailto:amsat-bb-bounces at amsat.org] On Behalf Of Peter Laws Sent: Wednesday, July 06, 2016 3:23 PM To: Paul Stoetzer Cc: AMSAT-BB Subject: Re: [amsat-bb] Band designators, Modes On Wed, Jul 6, 2016 at 2:15 PM, Paul Stoetzer wrote: > AMSAT can officially > use one thing in publications (and has I've stated, generally adheres > to that - with possible exception of the monikers for the less well > known C/X band combination), but getting an entire community of > amateurs to use consistent terminology is not likely to happen. They really won't if AMSAT itself cannot seem to decide. Read the report in the current Journal about the Dayton Forum and see how much of it is old-style modes and how much is the new, preferred (at least by the guy that came up with it!) notation. Again, I am arguing (and I am arguing!) in favor of one, consistent notation. Because "U/v, or UV, 70 cm up, 2 down, you know, the old Mode B" really sounds kind of silly. Remember, if you google "amsat mode", the first link (here, at least, YMMV) is a 20+ year old FAQ that uses the old mode names ... Just sayin'. Seems like we ought to have ONE notation that means ONE thing. -- Peter Laws | N5UWY | plaws plaws net | Travel by Train! _______________________________________________ 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 skristof at etczone.com Wed Jul 6 19:35:11 2016 From: skristof at etczone.com (skristof at etczone.com) Date: Wed, 06 Jul 2016 15:35:11 -0400 Subject: [amsat-bb] Band designators, Modes In-Reply-To: References: <93119d24ad9c9bbdd5efefd634bebc81@etczone.com> Message-ID: <047cac9b8fd8d82721deeb652bd025cf@etczone.com> Agreed. Consistency would be nice, even if it means going back to the original designations. Steve AI9IN On 2016-07-06 15:22, Peter Laws wrote: > On Wed, Jul 6, 2016 at 2:15 PM, Paul Stoetzer wrote: > >> AMSAT can officially >> use one thing in publications (and has I've stated, generally adheres >> to that - with possible exception of the monikers for the less well >> known C/X band combination), but getting an entire community of >> amateurs to use consistent terminology is not likely to happen. > > They really won't if AMSAT itself cannot seem to decide. Read the > report in the current Journal about the Dayton Forum and see how much > of it is old-style modes and how much is the new, preferred (at least > by the guy that came up with it!) notation. > > Again, I am arguing (and I am arguing!) in favor of one, consistent > notation. Because "U/v, or UV, 70 cm up, 2 down, you know, the old > Mode B" really sounds kind of silly. > > Remember, if you google "amsat mode", the first link (here, at least, > YMMV) is a 20+ year old FAQ that uses the old mode names ... Just > sayin'. > > Seems like we ought to have ONE notation that means ONE thing. From skristof at etczone.com Wed Jul 6 19:37:10 2016 From: skristof at etczone.com (skristof at etczone.com) Date: Wed, 06 Jul 2016 15:37:10 -0400 Subject: [amsat-bb] Band designators, Modes In-Reply-To: <54a201d87aeec6a7b614be32192dd790@mail.gmail.com> References: <93119d24ad9c9bbdd5efefd634bebc81@etczone.com> <54a201d87aeec6a7b614be32192dd790@mail.gmail.com> Message-ID: 144 up/436 dn No problem Steve On 2016-07-06 15:29, Robert Bruninga wrote: > Count me in STRONGLY for FREQUENCY, not even meters and centimeters. My > radio front panel reads in MHZ, not meters or centimeters. And absolutely > none of the alphabet soup. > > IMHO > Bob, WB4APR > Getting older and more forgetful every day... > > -----Original Message----- > From: AMSAT-BB [mailto:amsat-bb-bounces at amsat.org] On Behalf Of Peter Laws > Sent: Wednesday, July 06, 2016 3:23 PM > To: Paul Stoetzer > Cc: AMSAT-BB > Subject: Re: [amsat-bb] Band designators, Modes > > On Wed, Jul 6, 2016 at 2:15 PM, Paul Stoetzer wrote: > >> AMSAT can officially >> use one thing in publications (and has I've stated, generally adheres >> to that - with possible exception of the monikers for the less well >> known C/X band combination), but getting an entire community of >> amateurs to use consistent terminology is not likely to happen. > > They really won't if AMSAT itself cannot seem to decide. Read the report > in the current Journal about the Dayton Forum and see how much of it is > old-style modes and how much is the new, preferred (at least by the guy > that came up with it!) notation. > > Again, I am arguing (and I am arguing!) in favor of one, consistent > notation. Because "U/v, or UV, 70 cm up, 2 down, you know, the old Mode > B" really sounds kind of silly. > > Remember, if you google "amsat mode", the first link (here, at least, > YMMV) is a 20+ year old FAQ that uses the old mode names ... Just sayin'. > > Seems like we ought to have ONE notation that means ONE thing. > > -- > Peter Laws | N5UWY | plaws plaws net | Travel by Train! > _______________________________________________ > 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 bryan at kl7cn.net Wed Jul 6 19:39:26 2016 From: bryan at kl7cn.net (Bryan KL7CN) Date: Wed, 6 Jul 2016 12:39:26 -0700 Subject: [amsat-bb] Band designators, Modes In-Reply-To: References: <93119d24ad9c9bbdd5efefd634bebc81@etczone.com> <54a201d87aeec6a7b614be32192dd790@mail.gmail.com> Message-ID: <2C385A6E-CC21-4318-AC5E-FE17817D4C88@kl7cn.net> ...until you get to 145 up/432 dn, 437 up/144 dn, etc. The concept of a band is to quickly describe a range of frequencies so you know what antenna to use (or similar). -- bag Bryan KL7CN/W6 On Jul 6, 2016, at 12:37, skristof at etczone.com wrote: 144 up/436 dn No problem Steve On 2016-07-06 15:29, Robert Bruninga wrote: > Count me in STRONGLY for FREQUENCY, not even meters and centimeters. My > radio front panel reads in MHZ, not meters or centimeters. And absolutely > none of the alphabet soup. > > IMHO > Bob, WB4APR > Getting older and more forgetful every day... > > -----Original Message----- > From: AMSAT-BB [mailto:amsat-bb-bounces at amsat.org] On Behalf Of Peter Laws > Sent: Wednesday, July 06, 2016 3:23 PM > To: Paul Stoetzer > Cc: AMSAT-BB > Subject: Re: [amsat-bb] Band designators, Modes > > On Wed, Jul 6, 2016 at 2:15 PM, Paul Stoetzer wrote: > >> AMSAT can officially >> use one thing in publications (and has I've stated, generally adheres >> to that - with possible exception of the monikers for the less well >> known C/X band combination), but getting an entire community of >> amateurs to use consistent terminology is not likely to happen. > > They really won't if AMSAT itself cannot seem to decide. Read the report > in the current Journal about the Dayton Forum and see how much of it is > old-style modes and how much is the new, preferred (at least by the guy > that came up with it!) notation. > > Again, I am arguing (and I am arguing!) in favor of one, consistent > notation. Because "U/v, or UV, 70 cm up, 2 down, you know, the old Mode > B" really sounds kind of silly. > > Remember, if you google "amsat mode", the first link (here, at least, > YMMV) is a 20+ year old FAQ that uses the old mode names ... Just sayin'. > > Seems like we ought to have ONE notation that means ONE thing. > > -- > Peter Laws | N5UWY | plaws plaws net | Travel by Train! > _______________________________________________ > 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 bruninga at usna.edu Wed Jul 6 19:40:23 2016 From: bruninga at usna.edu (Robert Bruninga) Date: Wed, 6 Jul 2016 15:40:23 -0400 Subject: [amsat-bb] Band designators, Modes (age and stubborn) Message-ID: <38ac46d98067c74082143bc0ce051f89@mail.gmail.com> > It takes approximately 20 seconds to memorize a table > of both the old and new designations and the frequencies > they represent. Just learn them and move on. Easy for you to say. I've been in AMSAT and worked lots of the birds for 40 years and still would have to look up any of them to be sure. I know A is 29 MHz down, but what uplink? I know mode J is 435 down and 2m up. And I think mode B is the opposite. But even those I have to look up TO MAKE SURE. Then there is K, KN, KS, X, C, Ka, Ku, L, S (which S?) Why should I have to look anything up, if we would just ID the frequency band in the first place. > A few letters to represent frequencies isn't a big deal. Depends on how old you are and how stubborn. Im' at the end of the scale on both. Bob, WB4APR From bruninga at usna.edu Wed Jul 6 19:44:45 2016 From: bruninga at usna.edu (Robert Bruninga) Date: Wed, 6 Jul 2016 15:44:45 -0400 Subject: [amsat-bb] Band designators, Modes In-Reply-To: References: <93119d24ad9c9bbdd5efefd634bebc81@etczone.com> <54a201d87aeec6a7b614be32192dd790@mail.gmail.com> Message-ID: Souldn't the order be 436 dn/145 up? Most radios and repeaters listings list the RX frequency (and receiver DIAL frequency first) then the TX second. You don't see the TX until you transmit which is a lower dutycycle. SO first frequency should be the RX freq. IHMO Bob -----Original Message----- From: AMSAT-BB [mailto:amsat-bb-bounces at amsat.org] On Behalf Of skristof at etczone.com Sent: Wednesday, July 06, 2016 3:37 PM To: AMSAT-BB Subject: Re: [amsat-bb] Band designators, Modes 144 up/436 dn No problem Steve On 2016-07-06 15:29, Robert Bruninga wrote: > Count me in STRONGLY for FREQUENCY, not even meters and centimeters. > My radio front panel reads in MHZ, not meters or centimeters. And > absolutely none of the alphabet soup. > > IMHO > Bob, WB4APR > Getting older and more forgetful every day... > > -----Original Message----- > From: AMSAT-BB [mailto:amsat-bb-bounces at amsat.org] On Behalf Of Peter > Laws > Sent: Wednesday, July 06, 2016 3:23 PM > To: Paul Stoetzer > Cc: AMSAT-BB > Subject: Re: [amsat-bb] Band designators, Modes > > On Wed, Jul 6, 2016 at 2:15 PM, Paul Stoetzer wrote: > >> AMSAT can officially >> use one thing in publications (and has I've stated, generally adheres >> to that - with possible exception of the monikers for the less well >> known C/X band combination), but getting an entire community of >> amateurs to use consistent terminology is not likely to happen. > > They really won't if AMSAT itself cannot seem to decide. Read the > report in the current Journal about the Dayton Forum and see how much > of it is old-style modes and how much is the new, preferred (at least > by the guy that came up with it!) notation. > > Again, I am arguing (and I am arguing!) in favor of one, consistent > notation. Because "U/v, or UV, 70 cm up, 2 down, you know, the old > Mode B" really sounds kind of silly. > > Remember, if you google "amsat mode", the first link (here, at least, > YMMV) is a 20+ year old FAQ that uses the old mode names ... Just sayin'. > > Seems like we ought to have ONE notation that means ONE thing. > > -- > Peter Laws | N5UWY | plaws plaws net | Travel by Train! > _______________________________________________ > 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 kk5do at amsat.org Wed Jul 6 19:49:16 2016 From: kk5do at amsat.org (Bruce) Date: Wed, 6 Jul 2016 14:49:16 -0500 Subject: [amsat-bb] Band designators, Modes In-Reply-To: References: <93119d24ad9c9bbdd5efefd634bebc81@etczone.com> <54a201d87aeec6a7b614be32192dd790@mail.gmail.com> Message-ID: i do not think it would matter which order the numbers are written. simply make it a standard to add a U and D to indicate up and down. then order is irrelevant and there will never be any confusion. 437U/145D or 145D/437U. does one not know what that would be no matter how it were written? avoids any and all confusion and is more simplistic. or use little letters. 73...bruce On 7/6/2016 2:44 PM, Robert Bruninga wrote: > Souldn't the order be 436 dn/145 up? > > Most radios and repeaters listings list the RX frequency (and receiver > DIAL frequency first) then the TX second. You don't see the TX until you > transmit which is a lower dutycycle. SO first frequency should be the RX > freq. IHMO Bob > > -----Original Message----- > From: AMSAT-BB [mailto:amsat-bb-bounces at amsat.org] On Behalf Of > skristof at etczone.com > Sent: Wednesday, July 06, 2016 3:37 PM > To: AMSAT-BB > Subject: Re: [amsat-bb] Band designators, Modes > > 144 up/436 dn > > No problem > > Steve > > On 2016-07-06 15:29, Robert Bruninga wrote: > >> Count me in STRONGLY for FREQUENCY, not even meters and centimeters. >> My radio front panel reads in MHZ, not meters or centimeters. And >> absolutely none of the alphabet soup. >> >> IMHO >> Bob, WB4APR >> Getting older and more forgetful every day... >> >> -----Original Message----- >> From: AMSAT-BB [mailto:amsat-bb-bounces at amsat.org] On Behalf Of Peter >> Laws >> Sent: Wednesday, July 06, 2016 3:23 PM >> To: Paul Stoetzer >> Cc: AMSAT-BB >> Subject: Re: [amsat-bb] Band designators, Modes >> >> On Wed, Jul 6, 2016 at 2:15 PM, Paul Stoetzer wrote: >> >>> AMSAT can officially >>> use one thing in publications (and has I've stated, generally adheres >>> to that - with possible exception of the monikers for the less well >>> known C/X band combination), but getting an entire community of >>> amateurs to use consistent terminology is not likely to happen. >> They really won't if AMSAT itself cannot seem to decide. Read the >> report in the current Journal about the Dayton Forum and see how much >> of it is old-style modes and how much is the new, preferred (at least >> by the guy that came up with it!) notation. >> >> Again, I am arguing (and I am arguing!) in favor of one, consistent >> notation. Because "U/v, or UV, 70 cm up, 2 down, you know, the old >> Mode B" really sounds kind of silly. >> >> Remember, if you google "amsat mode", the first link (here, at least, >> YMMV) is a 20+ year old FAQ that uses the old mode names ... Just > sayin'. >> Seems like we ought to have ONE notation that means ONE thing. >> >> -- >> Peter Laws | N5UWY | plaws plaws net | Travel by Train! >> _______________________________________________ >> 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 > _______________________________________________ > 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 > -- Bruce Paige, KK5DO AMSAT Director Contests and Awards AMSAT Board Alternate 2015-2016 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 amsat-bb at wd9ewk.net Wed Jul 6 19:50:21 2016 From: amsat-bb at wd9ewk.net (Patrick STODDARD (WD9EWK/VA7EWK)) Date: Wed, 6 Jul 2016 19:50:21 +0000 Subject: [amsat-bb] AMSAT demo tonight on SO-50 @ 0424 UTC (& possibly other passes) Message-ID: Hi! Craig KL4E e-mailed me (and a few others), mentioning that he will give an AMSAT presentation to the Chehalis Valley Amateur Radio Society in Chehalis, Washington, this evening. Chehalis is between Seattle and Portland. More information about the club, and tonight's meeting, is available at: http://www.cvars.org/ Along with the presentation, Craig plans to give a demonstration on SO-50 during the 0424 UTC (9.24pm PDT) pass. Craig mentioned he may be able to work the passes before and after this particular pass, depending on if people show up early or stay late after the meeting. If you hear KL4E on, please give Craig a call and be a part of his demonstration(s). Good luck, and 73! Patrick WD9EWK/VA7EWK http://www.wd9ewk.net/ Twitter: @WD9EWK (You may resume the discussion about band designators and modes, already in progress...) From kb1pvh at gmail.com Wed Jul 6 19:50:50 2016 From: kb1pvh at gmail.com (Dave Webb KB1PVH) Date: Wed, 6 Jul 2016 15:50:50 -0400 Subject: [amsat-bb] Band designators, Modes In-Reply-To: References: <93119d24ad9c9bbdd5efefd634bebc81@etczone.com> <54a201d87aeec6a7b614be32192dd790@mail.gmail.com> Message-ID: While everybody is worrying about a solution for a problem that really doesn't exist if you pay attention, I'll be in my garage working on reinventing the wheel. Dave-KB1PVH From skristof at etczone.com Wed Jul 6 20:25:08 2016 From: skristof at etczone.com (skristof at etczone.com) Date: Wed, 06 Jul 2016 16:25:08 -0400 Subject: [amsat-bb] Band designators, Modes In-Reply-To: References: <93119d24ad9c9bbdd5efefd634bebc81@etczone.com> <54a201d87aeec6a7b614be32192dd790@mail.gmail.com> Message-ID: <982794fc318a3b4972b925966a0dacdc@etczone.com> Thank you, Dave. Let us know how it comes out! On 2016-07-06 15:50, Dave Webb KB1PVH wrote: > While everybody is worrying about a solution for a problem that really > doesn't exist if you pay attention, I'll be in my garage working on > reinventing the wheel. > > Dave-KB1PVH > _______________________________________________ > 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 mlunday at nc.rr.com Wed Jul 6 20:35:23 2016 From: mlunday at nc.rr.com (Mark Lunday) Date: Wed, 6 Jul 2016 16:35:23 -0400 Subject: [amsat-bb] Band designators, Modes (age and stubborn) In-Reply-To: <38ac46d98067c74082143bc0ce051f89@mail.gmail.com> References: <38ac46d98067c74082143bc0ce051f89@mail.gmail.com> Message-ID: <00da01d1d7c5$ebfd4bf0$c3f7e3d0$@rr.com> Echo Bob's comments. Although not at the end of the scale, it only takes a few nudges to get me there. And regarding AO-85 and Fox-1A or Fox1 or whatever it's now called...I find it easier to track by the 5-digit numerical unique ID assigned to each satellite (yes, I am a computer geek accustomed to that type of unique-ness). No, I don't memorize the ID, but with many satellites having AA-## AND a name, it's difficult to tell who is referring to what when I read about a particular bird. So it's like converting the local Time Zone to GMT and back, with a handy Excel Spreadsheet list. Mark Lunday, WD4ELG Greensboro, NC FM06be wd4elg at arrl.net http://wd4elg.blogspot.com From skristof at etczone.com Wed Jul 6 21:09:40 2016 From: skristof at etczone.com (skristof at etczone.com) Date: Wed, 06 Jul 2016 17:09:40 -0400 Subject: [amsat-bb] Band designators, Modes (age and stubborn) In-Reply-To: <00da01d1d7c5$ebfd4bf0$c3f7e3d0$@rr.com> References: <38ac46d98067c74082143bc0ce051f89@mail.gmail.com> <00da01d1d7c5$ebfd4bf0$c3f7e3d0$@rr.com> Message-ID: <98dd9e4824ff2b57f1ce84444986e195@etczone.com> I got it! We should switch to emojis ;-) to designate modes. Then, when someone is talking about a particular mode, the person would have to make that actual face that corresponds to the mode to which he or she is referring. Genius! Your welcome. Steve From antoniofsanchez at outlook.com Wed Jul 6 16:31:09 2016 From: antoniofsanchez at outlook.com (Antonio Fernandez Sanchez) Date: Wed, 6 Jul 2016 18:31:09 +0200 Subject: [amsat-bb] IN72 GRID Message-ID: Will activate IN72 Grid next friday, July 8th. Will try to be present at most satellite passes between 0900-100UTC until 18-1900 UTC. Will be present in FO-29, XW series, and SO-50 & AO-85 Even will try AO7 pass for USA stations (just cross fingers for AO7 be active in ?B? mode that day ).. 73,s Antonio (EA1IW) From scruzan1 at gmail.com Wed Jul 6 20:05:48 2016 From: scruzan1 at gmail.com (Rick) Date: Wed, 6 Jul 2016 14:05:48 -0600 Subject: [amsat-bb] Band designators, Modes Message-ID: >Count me in STRONGLY for FREQUENCY, not even meters and centimeters. My > radio front panel reads in MHZ, not meters or centimeters. And absolutely > none of the alphabet soup. > > IMHO > Bob, WB4APR > Getting older and more forgetful every day... I agree with Bob, especially the part about getting older and more forgetful! Rick, KE6LL From johnbrier at gmail.com Thu Jul 7 06:17:07 2016 From: johnbrier at gmail.com (John Brier) Date: Thu, 7 Jul 2016 02:17:07 -0400 Subject: [amsat-bb] [Video] Coolest ISS SSTV Image! Message-ID: https://youtu.be/VSFAlGfvPPc If you liked this video please subscribe to me on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/SpaceComms1?sub_confirmation=1 This is my favorite image from the July 2015 International Space Station (ISS) Slow Scan TV (SSTV) event, at least of the images I received. I love how each cosmonaut and astronaut is smiling and holding their nation's respective flag, and that they are doing it together. This Slow Scan TV event celebrated the 40th anniversary of the Apollo and Soyuz docking together, and I think this image symbolizes that the best. First video from this series: https://youtu.be/5PJJixog12A For more info on ISS SSTV see my "ISS SSTV Reception Hints" article: https://spacecomms.wordpress.com/iss-sstv-reception-hints/ Links to videos featured at the end: TOMSK Bandit ISS Repeater: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=svnB7h_k7_M My First Perfect ISS SSTV Image: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7to9uX1sWC4 Equipment I use for ISS Reception: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j3JwOwjYIkM ISS Reception (Kopernik Observatory): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LGFEanljOG8 73, John Brier KG4AKV From AJ9N at aol.com Thu Jul 7 07:30:46 2016 From: AJ9N at aol.com (AJ9N at aol.com) Date: Thu, 7 Jul 2016 03:30:46 -0400 Subject: [amsat-bb] Upcoming ARISS Contact Schedule as of 2016-07-07 06:00 UTC Message-ID: <1e95d1.6d3b9693.44af5f26@aol.com> Upcoming ARISS Contact Schedule as of 2016-07-07 06:00 UTC Quick list of scheduled contacts and events: The All-Russian Public Organization Radio And Radiol?bitel?Stva "The Russian amateur radio Union", Ufa, Russia, direct via RZ9WWB The ISS callsign is presently scheduled to be RS?ISS The scheduled astronaut is Oleg Skripochka RN3FU Contact is a go for Thu 2016-06-30 07:55 UTC Science Museum of Virginia, Richmond, Virginia, telebridge via VK5ZAI The ISS callsign is presently scheduled to be NA1SS The scheduled astronaut is Jeff Williams KD5TVQ Contact was successful: Wed 2016-07-06 14:28:20 UTC 77 deg (***) ISS R&D Conference, San Diego, CA, telebridge via W6SRJ (***) The ISS callsign is presently scheduled to be NA1SS (***) The scheduled astronaut is Jeff Williams KD5TVQ (***) Contact is go for: Thu 2016-07-14 16:03:33 UTC 37 deg (***) Frontiers of Flight Museum's ?Moon Day 2016?, Dallas TX, telebridge via W6SRJ (***) The ISS callsign is presently scheduled to be NA1SS (***) The scheduled astronaut is Jeff Williams KD5TVQ (***) Contact is go for Option #1: Sat 2016-07-16 15:54:09 UTC 88 deg (***) **************************************************************************** ** ARISS is always glad to receive listener reports for the above contacts. ARISS thanks everyone in advance for their assistance. Feel free to send your reports to aj9n at amsat.org or aj9n at aol.com. **************************************************************************** *** All ARISS contacts are made via the Ericsson radio unless otherwise noted. **************************************************************************** *** Several of you have sent me emails asking about the RAC ARISS website and not being able to get in. That has now been changed to http://www.ariss.org/ Note that there are links to other ARISS websites from this site. **************************************************************************** Looking for something new to do? How about receiving DATV from the ISS? If interested, then please go to the ARISS-EU website for complete details. Look for the buttons indicating Ham Video. http://www.ariss-eu.org/ If you need some assistance, ARISS mentor Kerry N6IZW, might be able to provide some insight. Contact Kerry at kbanke at sbcglobal.net **************************************************************************** ARISS congratulations the following mentors who have now mentored over 100 schools: Gaston ON4WF with 121 Satoshi 7M3TJZ with 119 Francesco IK?WGF with 116 **************************************************************************** The webpages listed below were all reviewed for accuracy. Out of date webpages were removed and new ones have been added. If there are additional ARISS websites I need to know about, please let me know. Note, all times are approximate. It is recommended that you do your own orbital prediction or start listening about 10 minutes before the listed time. All dates and times listed follow International Standard ISO 8601 date and time format YYYY-MM-DD HH:MM:SS The complete schedule page has been updated as of 2016-07-07 06:00 UTC. (***) Here you will find a listing of all scheduled school contacts, and questions, other ISS related websites, IRLP and Echolink websites, and instructions for any contact that may be streamed live. http://www.amsat.org/amsat/ariss/news/arissnews.rtf Total number of ARISS ISS to earth school events is 1066. (***) Each school counts as 1 event. Total number of ARISS ISS to earth school contacts is 1031. (***) Each contact may have multiple schools sharing the same time slot. Total number of ARISS supported terrestrial contacts is 47. A complete year by year breakdown of the contacts may be found in the file. http://www.amsat.org/amsat/ariss/news/arissnews.rtf Please feel free to contact me if more detailed statistics are needed. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ The following US states and entities have never had an ARISS contact: Arkansas, Delaware, South Dakota, Wyoming, American Samoa, Guam, Northern Marianas Islands, and the Virgin Islands. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ QSL information may be found at: http://www.ariss.org/qsl-cards.html ISS callsigns: DP?ISS, IR?ISS, NA1SS, OR4ISS, RS?ISS **************************************************************************** The successful school list has been updated as of 2016-07-07 06:00 UTC. (***) http://www.amsat.org/amsat/ariss/news/Successful_ARISS_schools.rtf Frequency chart for packet, voice, and crossband repeater modes showing Doppler correction as of 2005-07-29 04:00 UTC http://www.amsat.org/amsat/ariss/news/ISS_frequencies_and_Doppler_correction .rtf Listing of ARISS related magazine articles as of 2006-07-10 03:30 UTC. http://www.amsat.org/amsat/ariss/news/ARISS_magazine_articles.rtf Check out the Zoho reports of the ARISS contacts https://reports.zoho.com/ZDBDataSheetView.cc?DBID=412218000000020415 **************************************************************************** Exp. 47 on orbit Jeff Williams KD5TVQ Oleg Skripochka RN3FU Aleksey Ovchinin **************************************************************************** 73, Charlie Sufana AJ9N One of the ARISS operation team mentors From bruninga at usna.edu Thu Jul 7 13:31:33 2016 From: bruninga at usna.edu (Robert Bruninga) Date: Thu, 7 Jul 2016 09:31:33 -0400 Subject: [amsat-bb] Email/Text miscommunications Message-ID: [EMAIL] I?m beginning to realize the problems we have in AMSAT-BB and other reflectors communication is caused by the bifurcation of email into two categories. Email and Texts. We see the problem crop up daily? One liner posts that make no sense and have no context, and long emails that few take the time to digest before fat-fingering a one line response. It is frustrating to have a complex problem being addressed by a multi-paragraph email discussing all the options and permutations and considerations and background on a problem and then having spent an hour presenting a well laid out treatise on the issues, to have the response come back as a fat finger ?yes? or ?no?. You can see it in the emails. The one-line TEXTS which have given the issue about as much thought as an eye blink. Or that was digested on a smart phone while walking across the street. I?m not complaining, just observing. Hence the first line of my email above. Giving the recipient a heads up that this email is not a knee jerk shot from the hip TEXT. Wouldn?t it be nice if EMAILS could generally only be read on full screen PC?s and all concise TEXTs are displayed only on tiny 2? screens. That would force the sender and receiver into the same ?communications environment? to better understand the context. Just a thought. Bob, WB4APR From skristof at etczone.com Thu Jul 7 13:56:30 2016 From: skristof at etczone.com (skristof at etczone.com) Date: Thu, 07 Jul 2016 09:56:30 -0400 Subject: [amsat-bb] Email/Text miscommunications In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: I think that, like any technology, it is not the technology itself (email vs. text), but the user of the technology that makes the difference. It is pretty easy to send a one line email that has no more thought put into it than a one line text. (Yes, I will admit to participating on both ends of that activity, sending and receiving.) And text messages can be thoughtful, although a long one may be broken into chunks by the service provider. Steve AI9IN On 2016-07-07 09:31, Robert Bruninga wrote: > [EMAIL] > > I'm beginning to realize the problems we have in AMSAT-BB and other > reflectors communication is caused by the bifurcation of email into two > categories. Email and Texts. > > We see the problem crop up daily... One liner posts that make no sense and > have no context, and long emails that few take the time to digest before > fat-fingering a one line response. > > It is frustrating to have a complex problem being addressed by a > multi-paragraph email discussing all the options and permutations and > considerations and background on a problem and then having spent an hour > presenting a well laid out treatise on the issues, to have the response > come back as a fat finger "yes" or "no". > > You can see it in the emails. The one-line TEXTS which have given the > issue about as much thought as an eye blink. Or that was digested on a > smart phone while walking across the street. > > I'm not complaining, just observing. Hence the first line of my email > above. Giving the recipient a heads up that this email is not a knee jerk > shot from the hip TEXT. > > Wouldn't it be nice if EMAILS could generally only be read on full screen > PC's and all concise TEXTs are displayed only on tiny 2" screens. That > would force the sender and receiver into the same "communications > environment" to better understand the context. > > Just a thought. > > Bob, WB4APR > _______________________________________________ > 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 tomdoyle1948 at gmail.com Thu Jul 7 14:39:32 2016 From: tomdoyle1948 at gmail.com (Thomas Doyle) Date: Thu, 7 Jul 2016 09:39:32 -0500 Subject: [amsat-bb] FCC License Question Message-ID: Has anyone renewed their ham license recently. I renewed mine online and it appeared to work. I received two very official looking letters from the FCC within a week of submitting the application. First one was "Ref: CORES Registration Update". Second one was "Ref: PSQ Request for your CORES FRN:xxxxxxxxx". This letter indicates "Entity Type: INDIVIDUAL ENTITY" which is reassuring. Neither letter indicates anything is wrong nor does it mention anything about a license. I realize that the federal government is drowning in the paper work mess they have created to give them something to do but this is a bit much. Do they ever send you an actual paper license ? I need to send a copy to the DMV to renew my ham plates. It has been almost 4 weeks. I sent in a request for duplicate license after three weeks. TNX W9KE Tom Doyle From cwo4mann at comcast.net Thu Jul 7 14:47:39 2016 From: cwo4mann at comcast.net (Dave Mann) Date: Thu, 7 Jul 2016 09:47:39 -0500 Subject: [amsat-bb] FCC License Question In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: I renewed mine via the ARRL Program at no cost. I received a confirmation letter and an e-mail in a couple of weeks. I went to the FCC Web site and confirmed my new expiry date and then printed a paper copy of the license from that site. I also received several "official looking" letters from independent VEC entities urging me to renew using their services for a fee. I ignored and shredded those. Those independent operations scan the FCC Database and send advertisements for their services. We've come a long way since I received my first license in 1955! HTH, YMMV, 73 Dave Sent from my iPad > On Jul 7, 2016, at 09:39, Thomas Doyle wrote: > > Has anyone renewed their ham license recently. I renewed mine online and it > appeared to work. > > I received two very official looking letters from the FCC within a week of > submitting the application. > > First one was "Ref: CORES Registration Update". > > Second one was "Ref: PSQ Request for your CORES FRN:xxxxxxxxx". This letter > indicates > "Entity Type: INDIVIDUAL ENTITY" which is reassuring. > > Neither letter indicates anything is wrong nor does it mention anything > about a license. I realize that the federal government is drowning in the > paper work mess they have created to give them something to do but this is > a bit much. > > Do they ever send you an actual paper license ? I need to send a copy to > the DMV to renew my ham plates. It has been almost 4 weeks. I sent in a > request for duplicate license after three weeks. > > TNX W9KE Tom Doyle > _______________________________________________ > 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 Jul 7 14:50:40 2016 From: n8hm at arrl.net (Paul Stoetzer) Date: Thu, 7 Jul 2016 10:50:40 -0400 Subject: [amsat-bb] FCC License Question In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: The FCC no longer routinely issues paper license documents to amateur radio operators. You can request one by following the procedures laid out here: http://www.arrl.org/files/file/VEs/Obtain%20License%20Copy%202015.pdf 73, Paul, N8HM On Thu, Jul 7, 2016 at 10:47 AM, Dave Mann wrote: > I renewed mine via the ARRL Program at no cost. I received a confirmation letter and an e-mail in a couple of weeks. I went to the FCC Web site and confirmed my new expiry date and then printed a paper copy of the license from that site. I also received several "official looking" letters from independent VEC entities urging me to renew using their services for a fee. I ignored and shredded those. Those independent operations scan the FCC Database and send advertisements for their services. We've come a long way since I received my first license in 1955! > > HTH, YMMV, > 73 > Dave > > Sent from my iPad > >> On Jul 7, 2016, at 09:39, Thomas Doyle wrote: >> >> Has anyone renewed their ham license recently. I renewed mine online and it >> appeared to work. >> >> I received two very official looking letters from the FCC within a week of >> submitting the application. >> >> First one was "Ref: CORES Registration Update". >> >> Second one was "Ref: PSQ Request for your CORES FRN:xxxxxxxxx". This letter >> indicates >> "Entity Type: INDIVIDUAL ENTITY" which is reassuring. >> >> Neither letter indicates anything is wrong nor does it mention anything >> about a license. I realize that the federal government is drowning in the >> paper work mess they have created to give them something to do but this is >> a bit much. >> >> Do they ever send you an actual paper license ? I need to send a copy to >> the DMV to renew my ham plates. It has been almost 4 weeks. I sent in a >> request for duplicate license after three weeks. >> >> TNX W9KE Tom Doyle >> _______________________________________________ >> 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 lafrieda at earthlink.net Thu Jul 7 15:03:36 2016 From: lafrieda at earthlink.net (James R. La Frieda) Date: Thu, 7 Jul 2016 08:03:36 -0700 Subject: [amsat-bb] FCC License Question In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: <9ee5735a-7b20-5e0a-312f-902b6106100c@earthlink.net> Dave, Renewed- online- my Commercial Radiotelegraph License, two months ago, and after the FCC received the application and granted the renewal, they sent the following e-mail- which allowed me to download an "Offical Copy" of the new T license- which never has to been renewed again: This email is to notify you of the recent grant of your application(s). The Commission currently provides access to the official version of your electronic licenses through License Manager in the Universal Licensing System (ULS) or by email. The official version of your recently granted license can be accessed using the link below. Please note that this link will connect you to the most current version of your license. If you use this link at a future date, any changes made after the receipt date of this email will be reflected on the authorization. This link will remain active for 30 days. Authorization Link Licensing Support Center at (877) 480-3201, Option 2; TTY (717) 338-2824, or via the web at https://esupport.fcc.gov/request.htm 73, Jim (N6MV) On 7/7/2016 7:50 AM, Paul Stoetzer wrote: > The FCC no longer routinely issues paper license documents to amateur > radio operators. > > You can request one by following the procedures laid out here: > http://www.arrl.org/files/file/VEs/Obtain%20License%20Copy%202015.pdf > > 73, > > Paul, N8HM > > On Thu, Jul 7, 2016 at 10:47 AM, Dave Mann wrote: >> I renewed mine via the ARRL Program at no cost. I received a confirmation letter and an e-mail in a couple of weeks. I went to the FCC Web site and confirmed my new expiry date and then printed a paper copy of the license from that site. I also received several "official looking" letters from independent VEC entities urging me to renew using their services for a fee. I ignored and shredded those. Those independent operations scan the FCC Database and send advertisements for their services. We've come a long way since I received my first license in 1955! >> >> HTH, YMMV, >> 73 >> Dave >> >> Sent from my iPad >> >>> On Jul 7, 2016, at 09:39, Thomas Doyle wrote: >>> >>> Has anyone renewed their ham license recently. I renewed mine online and it >>> appeared to work. >>> >>> I received two very official looking letters from the FCC within a week of >>> submitting the application. >>> >>> First one was "Ref: CORES Registration Update". >>> >>> Second one was "Ref: PSQ Request for your CORES FRN:xxxxxxxxx". This letter >>> indicates >>> "Entity Type: INDIVIDUAL ENTITY" which is reassuring. >>> >>> Neither letter indicates anything is wrong nor does it mention anything >>> about a license. I realize that the federal government is drowning in the >>> paper work mess they have created to give them something to do but this is >>> a bit much. >>> >>> Do they ever send you an actual paper license ? I need to send a copy to >>> the DMV to renew my ham plates. It has been almost 4 weeks. I sent in a >>> request for duplicate license after three weeks. >>> >>> TNX W9KE Tom Doyle >>> _______________________________________________ >>> 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 plaws0 at gmail.com Thu Jul 7 15:33:16 2016 From: plaws0 at gmail.com (Peter Laws) Date: Thu, 7 Jul 2016 10:33:16 -0500 Subject: [amsat-bb] FCC License Question In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: On Thu, Jul 7, 2016 at 9:50 AM, Paul Stoetzer wrote: > > You can request one by following the procedures laid out here: > http://www.arrl.org/files/file/VEs/Obtain%20License%20Copy%202015.pdf Unfortunately, the FCC seems unable to make use of the same digital signature used by the rest of the federal government on PDFs so the document you print isn't anything approaching a legal copy of your license (and, in any case, the "license grant" is the DB record and not the paper and it's been that way for at least a decade). Be nice if they could get their IT ... stuff together. It's not hard - see, for example: https://www.gpo.gov/fdsys/pkg/FR-2016-07-07/pdf/2016-16047.pdf And, speaking of the FCC not having their IT stuff together: http://www.arrl.org/news/view/fcc-investigating-amateur-radio-commercial-application-processing-glitch -- Peter Laws | N5UWY | plaws plaws net | Travel by Train! From aa5pk at suddenlink.net Thu Jul 7 15:45:11 2016 From: aa5pk at suddenlink.net (Glenn Miller - AA5PK) Date: Thu, 7 Jul 2016 10:45:11 -0500 Subject: [amsat-bb] FCC License Question In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: The FCC quit issuing paper licenses in February 2015. You may download a reference copy of your license on the ULS site. How to Obtain an Official FCC License Copy http://www.arrl.org/obtain-license-copy Glenn AA5PK -----Original Message----- From: Thomas Doyle Sent: Thursday, July 07, 2016 9:39 AM To: AMSAT-BB at amsat.org Subject: [amsat-bb] FCC License Question Has anyone renewed their ham license recently. I renewed mine online and it appeared to work. I received two very official looking letters from the FCC within a week of submitting the application. First one was "Ref: CORES Registration Update". Second one was "Ref: PSQ Request for your CORES FRN:xxxxxxxxx". This letter indicates "Entity Type: INDIVIDUAL ENTITY" which is reassuring. Neither letter indicates anything is wrong nor does it mention anything about a license. I realize that the federal government is drowning in the paper work mess they have created to give them something to do but this is a bit much. Do they ever send you an actual paper license ? I need to send a copy to the DMV to renew my ham plates. It has been almost 4 weeks. I sent in a request for duplicate license after three weeks. TNX W9KE Tom Doyle _______________________________________________ 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 kayakfishtx at gmail.com Thu Jul 7 16:36:24 2016 From: kayakfishtx at gmail.com (Clayton Coleman) Date: Thu, 7 Jul 2016 11:36:24 -0500 Subject: [amsat-bb] W5PFG/p mode J VU V/U V/u 144/435 2/70 today In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: I'll work two more satellite passes from the DM66/67 grid line today, July 7, concluding operations from the mountains of Southern Colorado. FO-29 at 17:32 UTC SO-50 at 20:17 UTC I will QSL regardless of the designator you use for these satellites. :-) 73 Clayton W5PFG From rs2atmink at yahoo.com Thu Jul 7 16:40:16 2016 From: rs2atmink at yahoo.com (Robert Switzer) Date: Thu, 7 Jul 2016 16:40:16 +0000 (UTC) Subject: [amsat-bb] W5PFG/p mode J VU V/U V/u 144/435 2/70 today In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: <180799777.379576.1467909617018.JavaMail.yahoo@mail.yahoo.com> sorry, I'm confused because you didn't mention the U or D designators on the frequency. Rob KA2CZU On Thursday, July 7, 2016 12:36 PM, Clayton Coleman wrote: I'll work two more satellite passes from the DM66/67 grid line today, July 7, concluding operations from the mountains of Southern Colorado. FO-29 at 17:32 UTC SO-50 at 20:17 UTC I will QSL regardless of the designator? you use for these satellites. :-) 73 Clayton W5PFG _______________________________________________ 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 plaws0 at gmail.com Thu Jul 7 16:39:32 2016 From: plaws0 at gmail.com (Peter Laws) Date: Thu, 7 Jul 2016 11:39:32 -0500 Subject: [amsat-bb] W5PFG/p mode J VU V/U V/u 144/435 2/70 today In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: On Thu, Jul 7, 2016 at 11:36 AM, Clayton Coleman wrote: > > > I will QSL regardless of the designator you use for these satellites. :-) Lol! Sadly, I'll miss that SO-50 pass. -- Peter Laws | N5UWY | plaws plaws net | Travel by Train! From howied231 at hotmail.com Thu Jul 7 16:52:00 2016 From: howied231 at hotmail.com (Howie DeFelice) Date: Thu, 7 Jul 2016 12:52:00 -0400 Subject: [amsat-bb] FCC License Question In-Reply-To: References: , Message-ID: I recently renewed mine online and requested a paper copy. I received it in about 3 weeks. Doesn't look any different than if I printed it at home. I guess pretty soon we will be able to print money the same way :) Howie AB2S > From: aa5pk at suddenlink.net > To: tomdoyle1948 at gmail.com; AMSAT-BB at amsat.org > Date: Thu, 7 Jul 2016 10:45:11 -0500 > Subject: Re: [amsat-bb] FCC License Question > > The FCC quit issuing paper licenses in February 2015. You may download a reference copy of your license on the ULS site. > > How to Obtain an Official FCC License Copy > > http://www.arrl.org/obtain-license-copy > > Glenn > AA5PK > > -----Original Message----- > From: Thomas Doyle > Sent: Thursday, July 07, 2016 9:39 AM > To: AMSAT-BB at amsat.org > Subject: [amsat-bb] FCC License Question > > Has anyone renewed their ham license recently. I renewed mine online and it > appeared to work. > > I received two very official looking letters from the FCC within a week of > submitting the application. > > First one was "Ref: CORES Registration Update". > > Second one was "Ref: PSQ Request for your CORES FRN:xxxxxxxxx". This letter > indicates > "Entity Type: INDIVIDUAL ENTITY" which is reassuring. > > Neither letter indicates anything is wrong nor does it mention anything > about a license. I realize that the federal government is drowning in the > paper work mess they have created to give them something to do but this is > a bit much. > > Do they ever send you an actual paper license ? I need to send a copy to > the DMV to renew my ham plates. It has been almost 4 weeks. I sent in a > request for duplicate license after three weeks. > > TNX W9KE Tom Doyle > _______________________________________________ > 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 wb5eku at gmail.com Thu Jul 7 17:16:49 2016 From: wb5eku at gmail.com (Donald Jacob) Date: Thu, 7 Jul 2016 10:16:49 -0700 Subject: [amsat-bb] FCC License Question In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: Tom, No more paper license mailed to you. This has been for a number of months now. But using the FRN number you can log in and print your own license. Don WB5EKU On Thu, Jul 7, 2016 at 7:39 AM, Thomas Doyle wrote: > Has anyone renewed their ham license recently. I renewed mine online and it > appeared to work. > > I received two very official looking letters from the FCC within a week of > submitting the application. > > First one was "Ref: CORES Registration Update". > > Second one was "Ref: PSQ Request for your CORES FRN:xxxxxxxxx". This letter > indicates > "Entity Type: INDIVIDUAL ENTITY" which is reassuring. > > Neither letter indicates anything is wrong nor does it mention anything > about a license. I realize that the federal government is drowning in the > paper work mess they have created to give them something to do but this is > a bit much. > > Do they ever send you an actual paper license ? I need to send a copy to > the DMV to renew my ham plates. It has been almost 4 weeks. I sent in a > request for duplicate license after three weeks. > > TNX W9KE Tom Doyle > _______________________________________________ > 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 kk5do at arrl.net Thu Jul 7 19:14:36 2016 From: kk5do at arrl.net (Bruce) Date: Thu, 7 Jul 2016 14:14:36 -0500 Subject: [amsat-bb] time is running out - field day submissions Message-ID: <9617a3f5-adad-c3b8-f1ae-4f1a1068fbb4@arrl.net> If you participated in Field Day and you plan on submitting your group's score, you have until 23:59 PM on Monday, July 11th to get those submission sheets in to me. AMSAT's deadline is sooner than the ARRL deadline for Field Day. Send them to kk5do at amsat.org or kk5do at arrl.net. I will send a reply email when I have received them (usually that day or the next day). If you do not receive an email that I have received your submission, try again. Sometimes electrons in free space are lost for no apparent reason. I will be at a conference all day Monday and might not have a chance to send your confirmation email until the evening. 73...bruce -- Bruce Paige, KK5DO AMSAT Director Contests and Awards AMSAT Board Alternate 2015-2016 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 amsat-bb at wd9ewk.net Thu Jul 7 19:22:24 2016 From: amsat-bb at wd9ewk.net (Patrick STODDARD (WD9EWK/VA7EWK)) Date: Thu, 7 Jul 2016 19:22:24 +0000 Subject: [amsat-bb] FCC License Question In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: Hi! When this announcement came out last fall, I logged into the FCC's ULS system and set my preferences to send a paper copy of my licenses. When I renewed my amateur license in March, I had a paper copy in my PO box about a week after I did the renewal online. It had "Official Copy" printed across it, front and back, and was printed on what appears to be normal white copier/printer paper. I just logged into the ULS system this morning, and downloaded a PDF file with all of my FCC licenses/permits - my amateur license, a GMRS license, and a Restricted Radiotelephone Operator Permit. These also had "Official Copy" across each page in the 5- page PDF file - two pages each for the amateur license and RROP, and one page for the GMRS license. This is different than the PDF file I downloaded from the ULS system after I logged out. Anyone can download a "Reference Copy" PDF of an FCC license, which has "Reference Copy" printed across each page of the PDF. I may go back and change my preference to skip the paper copy of my FCC licenses being mailed to me. For now, I'll leave it as is. Even though we are not required to carry a paper copy of our amateur licenses when operating in the US, I prefer to have the wallet- card version on me for those occasions where I might be asked for it. 73! Patrick WD9EWK/VA7EWK http://www.wd9ewk.net/ Twitter: @WD9EWK On Thu, Jul 7, 2016 at 2:50 PM, Paul Stoetzer wrote: > The FCC no longer routinely issues paper license documents to amateur > radio operators. > > You can request one by following the procedures laid out here: > http://www.arrl.org/files/file/VEs/Obtain%20License%20Copy%202015.pdf > > 73, > > Paul, N8HM > > From plaws0 at gmail.com Thu Jul 7 19:45:26 2016 From: plaws0 at gmail.com (Peter Laws) Date: Thu, 7 Jul 2016 14:45:26 -0500 Subject: [amsat-bb] FCC License Question In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: On Thu, Jul 7, 2016 at 2:22 PM, Patrick STODDARD (WD9EWK/VA7EWK) wrote: > > and one page for the GMRS license. This is different than the PDF > file I downloaded from the ULS system after I logged out. Anyone > can download a "Reference Copy" PDF of an FCC license, which has > "Reference Copy" printed across each page of the PDF. Sadly, though, no digital signature ... At least they set the doc restrictions to Not Allowed for everything but printing. Easy to create one that looks just like it with fake info without the signature, though. Thanks for pointing out the Official vs Reference - I'd not noticed that before. -- Peter Laws | N5UWY | plaws plaws net | Travel by Train! From rhyolite at leikhim.com Thu Jul 7 19:34:43 2016 From: rhyolite at leikhim.com (Joe Leikhim) Date: Thu, 7 Jul 2016 15:34:43 -0400 Subject: [amsat-bb] LL Grace - Kansas City Tracker/Tuner Satellite Antenna Controller/Doppler CI-V Message-ID: <560d9cd9-561f-6d5d-469c-a819174f61e5@leikhim.com> Now cleaning my closets out. I have this Kansas City Tracker /Tuner controller for auction now $59.97 plus shipping US and international. Like New, Complete and ready to use. See details http://www.ebay.com/itm/162121167759?ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1555.l2649 Thanks K4SAT -- Joe Leikhim Leikhim and Associates Communications Consultants Oviedo, Florida JLeikhim at Leikhim.com 407-982-0446 WWW.LEIKHIM.COM From plaws0 at gmail.com Thu Jul 7 21:45:25 2016 From: plaws0 at gmail.com (Peter Laws) Date: Thu, 7 Jul 2016 16:45:25 -0500 Subject: [amsat-bb] LL Grace - Kansas City Tracker/Tuner Satellite Antenna Controller/Doppler CI-V In-Reply-To: <560d9cd9-561f-6d5d-469c-a819174f61e5@leikhim.com> References: <560d9cd9-561f-6d5d-469c-a819174f61e5@leikhim.com> Message-ID: On Thu, Jul 7, 2016 at 2:34 PM, Joe Leikhim wrote: > Now cleaning my closets out. I have this Kansas City Tracker /Tuner > controller for auction now $59.97 plus shipping US and international. Like > New, Complete and ready to use. See details > > http://www.ebay.com/itm/162121167759?ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1555.l2649 Had one of those at W5YM when I was an undergraduate. Worked really well. Are you including an ISA slot to put it in? :-) -- Peter Laws | N5UWY | plaws plaws net | Travel by Train! From amsat-bb at wd9ewk.net Thu Jul 7 21:51:43 2016 From: amsat-bb at wd9ewk.net (Patrick STODDARD (WD9EWK/VA7EWK)) Date: Thu, 7 Jul 2016 21:51:43 +0000 Subject: [amsat-bb] FCC License Question In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: Peter, Anyone could Photoshop an "Official Copy" license document for printing, even if the PDF carried a digital signature. Other than for operating outside the USA where the printed license is required (CEPT, IARP, or other arrangements), FCC rules state that we are licensed if we have a call sign in the ULS database. That's been the case for some time, even before the recent change to not mail paper copies of licenses by default. Even though FCC rules don't require us to have a paper copy of our license with us, with a few exceptions mentioned above, I still keep the card version of my license with me. It has been helpful, even if that happens just outside US borders. 73! Patrick WD9EWK/VA7EWK http://www.wd9ewk.net/ Twitter: @WD9EWK On Thu, Jul 7, 2016 at 7:45 PM, Peter Laws wrote: > > Sadly, though, no digital signature ... At least they set the doc > restrictions to Not Allowed for everything but printing. Easy to > create one that looks just like it with fake info without the > signature, though. > > Thanks for pointing out the Official vs Reference - I'd not noticed > that before. > > > -- > Peter Laws | N5UWY | plaws plaws net | Travel by Train! > _______________________________________________ > From rhyolite at leikhim.com Thu Jul 7 21:57:42 2016 From: rhyolite at leikhim.com (Joe Leikhim) Date: Thu, 7 Jul 2016 17:57:42 -0400 Subject: [amsat-bb] LL Grace - Kansas City Tracker/Tuner Satellite Antenna Controller/Doppler CI-V In-Reply-To: References: <560d9cd9-561f-6d5d-469c-a819174f61e5@leikhim.com> Message-ID: I had at one time. a new old stock motherboard to go with it. But I gave it away. those are now a dime a dozen. You can also buy new high performance ISA MB's from companies supporting industrial automation. ISA support has not been obsoleted. I was going to install it into an IBM PS/2E (IBM 9533) "pizza box" with LCD monitor as a compact stand alone but decided instead to go with my AMSAT/TAPR TRAKBOX Joe On 7/7/2016 5:45 PM, Peter Laws wrote: > On Thu, Jul 7, 2016 at 2:34 PM, Joe Leikhim wrote: >> Now cleaning my closets out. I have this Kansas City Tracker /Tuner >> controller for auction now $59.97 plus shipping US and international. Like >> New, Complete and ready to use. See details >> >> http://www.ebay.com/itm/162121167759?ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1555.l2649 > > Had one of those at W5YM when I was an undergraduate. Worked really > well. Are you including an ISA slot to put it in? :-) > > -- Joe Leikhim Leikhim and Associates Communications Consultants Oviedo, Florida JLeikhim at Leikhim.com 407-982-0446 WWW.LEIKHIM.COM From kb2m at arrl.net Thu Jul 7 22:43:55 2016 From: kb2m at arrl.net (Jeff Griffin) Date: Thu, 7 Jul 2016 18:43:55 -0400 Subject: [amsat-bb] Terry Sterman and AES Message-ID: <043e01d1d8a1$0b8e6270$22ab2750$@net> As you probably heard by now AES is closing their doors end of this month. I will miss AES, not that I buy much stuff from them anymore, but in my travels over the years I visited all 5 of their locations, and have some fond memories of those visits. I had some time to read some of the nostalgic information posted today and ran into this.. https://www.aesham.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/terrysterman.pdf What's cool about this article is that in the last paragraphs satellite communications was mentioned in 1958! This blew me away.. 73 Jeff kb2m From aa5pk at suddenlink.net Fri Jul 8 00:04:33 2016 From: aa5pk at suddenlink.net (Glenn Miller - AA5PK) Date: Thu, 7 Jul 2016 19:04:33 -0500 Subject: [amsat-bb] XW-2C status Message-ID: It appears XW-2C is experiencing "issues." The CW beacon, the transponder and the telemetry are very erratic. The transponder is on very briefly during breaks in the telemetry transmissions. The CW beacon hardly gets a single dit out. May have battery problems. Glenn / AA5PK From n8hm at arrl.net Fri Jul 8 00:23:52 2016 From: n8hm at arrl.net (Paul Stoetzer) Date: Thu, 7 Jul 2016 20:23:52 -0400 Subject: [amsat-bb] XW-2C status In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: The XW-2 satellites are currently experiencing what I believe are their longest period of eclipses since, eclipsing in the southern hemisphere on each orbit. With LTDNs (local time of the descending node) of 06:00-06:02, the satellites are in sunlight most of the time, except in each hemisphere's winter. Note that XW-2A is no longer in a nominally sun-synchronous orbit due to it's orbital maneuvers. DK3WN's Illum program shows that XW-2C will be experience periods of eclipse until August 12th. Eclipse durations are 21-22 minutes per orbit at this time and will start to decrease slowly next week (as seen here https://twitter.com/PRStoetzer/status/751208970979803137 ) Hopefully the issues are temporary. Perhaps a command station can put it into a safe mode to ensure that it's batteries do not get too depleted while experiencing long eclipses. 73, Paul, N8HM On Thu, Jul 7, 2016 at 8:04 PM, Glenn Miller - AA5PK wrote: > It appears XW-2C is experiencing "issues." > The CW beacon, the transponder and the telemetry are very erratic. The > transponder is on very briefly during breaks in the telemetry transmissions. > The CW beacon hardly gets a single dit out. > May have battery problems. > > Glenn / AA5PK > _______________________________________________ > 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 Fri Jul 8 01:04:39 2016 From: n8hm at arrl.net (Paul Stoetzer) Date: Thu, 7 Jul 2016 21:04:39 -0400 Subject: [amsat-bb] XW-2C status In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: Also, I would recommend not attempting to uplink to the satellite until the telemetry beacons return to normal (in the absence of any formal word from CAMSAT). If it is a battery charge issue, it would be a good idea to not stress them further by putting a signal through the satellite. 73, Paul, N8HM On Thu, Jul 7, 2016 at 8:23 PM, Paul Stoetzer wrote: > The XW-2 satellites are currently experiencing what I believe are > their longest period of eclipses since, eclipsing in the southern > hemisphere on each orbit. With LTDNs (local time of the descending > node) of 06:00-06:02, the satellites are in sunlight most of the time, > except in each hemisphere's winter. Note that XW-2A is no longer in a > nominally sun-synchronous orbit due to it's orbital maneuvers. > > DK3WN's Illum program shows that XW-2C will be experience periods of > eclipse until August 12th. Eclipse durations are 21-22 minutes per > orbit at this time and will start to decrease slowly next week (as > seen here https://twitter.com/PRStoetzer/status/751208970979803137 ) > > Hopefully the issues are temporary. Perhaps a command station can put > it into a safe mode to ensure that it's batteries do not get too > depleted while experiencing long eclipses. > > 73, > > Paul, N8HM > > On Thu, Jul 7, 2016 at 8:04 PM, Glenn Miller - AA5PK > wrote: >> It appears XW-2C is experiencing "issues." >> The CW beacon, the transponder and the telemetry are very erratic. The >> transponder is on very briefly during breaks in the telemetry transmissions. >> The CW beacon hardly gets a single dit out. >> May have battery problems. >> >> Glenn / AA5PK >> _______________________________________________ >> 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 Jul 8 05:20:27 2016 From: AJ9N at aol.com (AJ9N at aol.com) Date: Fri, 8 Jul 2016 01:20:27 -0400 Subject: [amsat-bb] Upcoming ARISS Contact Schedule as of 2016-07-08 05:00 UTC Message-ID: <799aa.3a02ab89.44b0921b@aol.com> Upcoming ARISS Contact Schedule as of 2016-07-08 05:00 UTC Quick list of scheduled contacts and events: The All-Russian Public Organization Radio And Radiol?bitel?Stva "The Russian amateur radio Union", Ufa, Russia, direct via RZ9WWB The ISS callsign is presently scheduled to be RS?ISS The scheduled astronaut is Oleg Skripochka RN3FU Contact was successful Thu 2016-06-30 07:55 UTC (***) ISS R&D Conference, San Diego, CA, telebridge via W6SRJ The ISS callsign is presently scheduled to be NA1SS The scheduled astronaut is Jeff Williams KD5TVQ Contact is go for: Thu 2016-07-14 16:03:33 UTC 37 deg Frontiers of Flight Museum's ?Moon Day 2016?, Dallas TX, telebridge via W6SRJ The ISS callsign is presently scheduled to be NA1SS The scheduled astronaut is Jeff Williams KD5TVQ Contact is go for: Sat 2016-07-16 15:54:09 UTC 88 deg Ufa, Russia, direct via TBD (***) The ISS callsign is presently scheduled to be RS?ISS (***) The scheduled astronaut is Oleg Skripochka RN3FU (***) Contact is a go for Thu 2016-07-23 18:50 UTC (***) **************************************************************************** ** ARISS is always glad to receive listener reports for the above contacts. ARISS thanks everyone in advance for their assistance. Feel free to send your reports to aj9n at amsat.org or aj9n at aol.com. **************************************************************************** *** All ARISS contacts are made via the Ericsson radio unless otherwise noted. **************************************************************************** *** Several of you have sent me emails asking about the RAC ARISS website and not being able to get in. That has now been changed to http://www.ariss.org/ Note that there are links to other ARISS websites from this site. **************************************************************************** Looking for something new to do? How about receiving DATV from the ISS? If interested, then please go to the ARISS-EU website for complete details. Look for the buttons indicating Ham Video. http://www.ariss-eu.org/ If you need some assistance, ARISS mentor Kerry N6IZW, might be able to provide some insight. Contact Kerry at kbanke at sbcglobal.net **************************************************************************** ARISS congratulations the following mentors who have now mentored over 100 schools: Gaston ON4WF with 121 Satoshi 7M3TJZ with 119 Francesco IK?WGF with 116 **************************************************************************** The webpages listed below were all reviewed for accuracy. Out of date webpages were removed and new ones have been added. If there are additional ARISS websites I need to know about, please let me know. Note, all times are approximate. It is recommended that you do your own orbital prediction or start listening about 10 minutes before the listed time. All dates and times listed follow International Standard ISO 8601 date and time format YYYY-MM-DD HH:MM:SS The complete schedule page has been updated as of 2016-07-08 05:00 UTC. (***) Here you will find a listing of all scheduled school contacts, and questions, other ISS related websites, IRLP and Echolink websites, and instructions for any contact that may be streamed live. http://www.amsat.org/amsat/ariss/news/arissnews.rtf Total number of ARISS ISS to earth school events is 1067. (***) Each school counts as 1 event. Total number of ARISS ISS to earth school contacts is 1032. (***) Each contact may have multiple schools sharing the same time slot. Total number of ARISS supported terrestrial contacts is 47. A complete year by year breakdown of the contacts may be found in the file. http://www.amsat.org/amsat/ariss/news/arissnews.rtf Please feel free to contact me if more detailed statistics are needed. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ The following US states and entities have never had an ARISS contact: Arkansas, Delaware, South Dakota, Wyoming, American Samoa, Guam, Northern Marianas Islands, and the Virgin Islands. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ QSL information may be found at: http://www.ariss.org/qsl-cards.html ISS callsigns: DP?ISS, IR?ISS, NA1SS, OR4ISS, RS?ISS **************************************************************************** The successful school list has been updated as of 2016-07-08 05:00 UTC. (***) http://www.amsat.org/amsat/ariss/news/Successful_ARISS_schools.rtf Frequency chart for packet, voice, and crossband repeater modes showing Doppler correction as of 2005-07-29 04:00 UTC http://www.amsat.org/amsat/ariss/news/ISS_frequencies_and_Doppler_correction .rtf Listing of ARISS related magazine articles as of 2006-07-10 03:30 UTC. http://www.amsat.org/amsat/ariss/news/ARISS_magazine_articles.rtf Check out the Zoho reports of the ARISS contacts https://reports.zoho.com/ZDBDataSheetView.cc?DBID=412218000000020415 **************************************************************************** Exp. 47 on orbit Jeff Williams KD5TVQ Oleg Skripochka RN3FU Aleksey Ovchinin **************************************************************************** 73, Charlie Sufana AJ9N One of the ARISS operation team mentors From eric.n.skoog at gmail.com Fri Jul 8 01:50:02 2016 From: eric.n.skoog at gmail.com (Eric Skoog) Date: Thu, 7 Jul 2016 21:50:02 -0400 Subject: [amsat-bb] Terry Sterman and AES In-Reply-To: <043e01d1d8a1$0b8e6270$22ab2750$@net> References: <043e01d1d8a1$0b8e6270$22ab2750$@net> Message-ID: WOW, I did not know this.............sad............in the 60's/70's I lived on AES Used Gear, i.e., I regularly bought - traded in - upgraded - traded In -----....... just about every piece of ham gear I owned................loved their service................the passing of another great ham dealer. Eric Skoog (K1TVV) On Thu, Jul 7, 2016 at 6:43 PM, Jeff Griffin wrote: > As you probably heard by now AES is closing their doors end of this month. > I > will miss AES, not that I buy much stuff from them anymore, but in my > travels over the years I visited all 5 of their locations, and have some > fond memories of those visits. I had some time to read some of the > nostalgic > information posted today and ran into this.. > > > > https://www.aesham.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/terrysterman.pdf > > > > What's cool about this article is that in the last paragraphs satellite > communications was mentioned in 1958! This blew me away.. > > > > 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://www.amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb > From n8hm at arrl.net Fri Jul 8 16:46:46 2016 From: n8hm at arrl.net (Paul Stoetzer) Date: Fri, 8 Jul 2016 12:46:46 -0400 Subject: [amsat-bb] KO4MA in NPOTA NP26 on SO-50 at 1726 UTC Message-ID: KO4MA was just on FO-29 from NPOTA NP26 (Great Smoky Mountains National Park). He has not had cell service this morning, so was not able to notify anyone, but he will also try to be on the 1726 UTC SO-50 pass. 73, Paul, N8HM From g.shirville at btinternet.com Fri Jul 8 19:05:05 2016 From: g.shirville at btinternet.com (Graham Shirville) Date: Fri, 8 Jul 2016 20:05:05 +0100 Subject: [amsat-bb] FUNcube-1 weekend mode Message-ID: <0C12D532FE114C7890AA5590DEC3EC3E@allgood.local> Hi All, The FUNcube-1 transponder is now ON for the weekend 73 Graham G3VZV From cwo4mann at comcast.net Fri Jul 8 19:20:45 2016 From: cwo4mann at comcast.net (Dave Mann) Date: Fri, 8 Jul 2016 14:20:45 -0500 Subject: [amsat-bb] FUNcube-1 weekend mode In-Reply-To: <0C12D532FE114C7890AA5590DEC3EC3E@allgood.local> References: <0C12D532FE114C7890AA5590DEC3EC3E@allgood.local> Message-ID: <229B16A5-BA67-4A77-822D-E5FF278AC3E7@comcast.net> Thank you for your hard work, diligence, perspicuity, and general helpfulness. Dave N4CVX Sent from my iPad > On Jul 8, 2016, at 14:05, Graham Shirville wrote: > > Hi All, > > The FUNcube-1 transponder is now ON for the weekend > > 73 > > Graham > G3VZV > _______________________________________________ > 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 py5lf at falautomation.com.br Fri Jul 8 20:00:10 2016 From: py5lf at falautomation.com.br (PY5LF) Date: Fri, 8 Jul 2016 17:00:10 -0300 Subject: [amsat-bb] AO7 Message-ID: Hi AO7 are passing over here now with a strange noise in 3 frequencies and a carrier in 145570. Never heard it before ... 73 From n8hm at arrl.net Fri Jul 8 20:12:00 2016 From: n8hm at arrl.net (Paul Stoetzer) Date: Fri, 8 Jul 2016 16:12:00 -0400 Subject: [amsat-bb] AO7 In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: I heard that too. I wasn't sure if it was local noise or coming through the transponder at first. My signal through the transponder was quite choppy as well. 73. Paul, N8HM On Fri, Jul 8, 2016 at 4:00 PM, PY5LF wrote: > Hi > AO7 are passing over here now with a strange noise in 3 frequencies and a > carrier in 145570. > Never heard it before ... > 73 > _______________________________________________ > 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 n4csitwo at bellsouth.net Sat Jul 9 14:41:10 2016 From: n4csitwo at bellsouth.net (n4csitwo at bellsouth.net) Date: Sat, 9 Jul 2016 10:41:10 -0400 Subject: [amsat-bb] Upcoming ARISS contact with ISS R&D Conference, San Diego, CA Message-ID: An International Space Station school contact has been planned with participants at ISS R&D Conference, San Diego, CA on 14 July. The event is scheduled to begin at approximately 16:03 UTC. It is recommended that you start listening approximately 10 minutes before this time. The duration of the contact is approximately 9 minutes and 30 seconds. The contact will be a telebridge between NA1SS and W6SRJ. The contact should be audible over the west coast of the U.S. Interested parties are invited to listen in on the 145.80 MHz downlink. The contact is expected to be conducted in English. This ARISS contact will be conducted with a consortium of schools attending the ISS R&D conference as part of STEM day. Descriptions of the schools participating in the contact are shown below. School: Lake Elementary School, Oceanside, CA Lake Elementary School opened in 1989 in southeastern Oceanside. A top priority continues to be the use of technology by students and staff to prepare children for 21st Century College and Career readiness. School: Community Montessori Charter School, Escondido , CA CMCS currently serves approximately 375 students in grades K-8. Students attend one of five resource centers located throughout San Diego county, and are on a Montessori home study program. School: Vista Magnet Middle School, Vista, CA Students will be literate, reflective and critical thinkers in all areas of interaction who transfer knowledge and embrace diversity within a global society. School: Monte Vista Elementary School, Vista, CA Our vision at Monte Vista Elementary is to ignite a love of learning and a sense of curiosity in all students. We will promote academic achievement through high expectations and develop problem solvers who are technologically proficient. School: Lilac School, Valley Center, CA The Lilac Learning Community shares a commitment to exploring, developing and differentiating deliberate, effective strategies and practices for learning in a dynamic environment of collaboration, inquiry and diversity. School: STAR Prep Academy, Los Angeles, CA The STAR PREP ACADEMY is an extraordinary private middle & high school for students who seek an individualized approach to learning, based on their desired areas of specialization. School: Westminster Christian School, Miami, FL Founded in 1961, Westminster is an independent, college-preparatory, coeducational Christian school serving 1,241 students from preschool through 12th grade. Participants will ask as many of the following questions as time allows: 1. What do astronauts dream about in space? 2. When you first landed on the ISS was it what you expected? 3. What is the most interesting thing that you have seen up in space that you wouldn't find here on Earth? 4. How do you feel in zero gravity? 5. What personal item did you bring with you when you left for the space station? 6. I've heard the view of Earth is amazing; can you describe some of the things you've seen? 7. I like astronaut ice cream. Do you actually eat food like that or do you have regular food? 8. When you get back what's the first food you would like to eat? 9. What do the other planets look like from the ISS?" 10. Some people feel small and insignificant when thinking about the vastness of space. How does it make you feel? 11. What is the protocol in case of a medical emergency? 12. What do you miss most on Earth (besides your family)? 13. What is your favorite way to exercise on the International Space Station? 14. What is the maximum capacity of people on the space station at any given time? 15. If mechanical problems happen aboard the International Space Station (ISS) what is your plan to fix it, or if so, abandon the Station. 16. Since you are in space for a long time, do you have any hobbies to pass the day? 17. Have any of the experimental insects on board ever escaped, and if so, how did you retrieve them? 18. Is there ever conflict between the astronauts since you're all in one place together? 19. Do you have Wifi? Internet? Netflix? 20. How different would it feel to be on the moon? 21. What is the most important part of the station in your opinion? 22. Is there anything you wish you would have known before you went to space? 23. I see astronauts wearing space suits only half the time. Why do you only wear them some of the time in space? 24. Do you ever take animals to space with you? 25. Do you ever get scared or miss your home? 26. What made you want to become an astronaut? 27. Does a "day" feel shorter without the visual reassurance of daylight and its absence? 28. What was your favorite science project that you have worked on during your time on the ISS? 29. Do you believe that there is life on another planet other than Earth? 30. Do all astronauts sleep at the same time or do you sleep on rotation? 31. What are the odds of mechanical or electrical problems happening to your equipment aboard the ISS? 32. Were you allowed to take any personal items on the spacecraft? PLEASE CHECK THE FOLLOWING FOR MORE INFORMATION ON ARISS UPDATES: Visit ARISS on Facebook. We can be found at Amateur Radio on the International Space Station (ARISS). To receive our Twitter updates, follow @ARISS_status Next planned event(s): 1. Frontiers of Flight Museum's "Moon Day 2016", Dallas TX, telebridge via W6SRJ. The ISS callsign is presently scheduled to be NA1SS The scheduled astronaut is Jeff Williams KD5TVQ Contact is go for: Sat 2016-07-16 15:54:09 UTC 88 deg ABOUT ARISS Amateur Radio on the International Space Station (ARISS) is a cooperative venture of international amateur radio societies and the space agencies that support the International Space Station (ISS). In the United States, sponsors are the Radio Amateur Satellite Corporation (AMSAT), the American Radio Relay League (ARRL), and the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA). The primary goal of ARISS is to promote exploration of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) topics by organizing scheduled contacts via amateur radio between crew members aboard the ISS and students in classrooms or informal education venues. With the help of experienced amateur radio volunteers, ISS crews speak directly with large audiences in a variety of public forums. Before and during these radio contacts, students, teachers, parents, and communities learn about space, space technologies, and amateur radio. For more information, see www.ariss.org, www.amsat.org, and www.arrl.org. Thank you & 73, David - AA4KN --- This email has been checked for viruses by Avast antivirus software. https://www.avast.com/antivirus From n8hm at arrl.net Sat Jul 9 15:07:19 2016 From: n8hm at arrl.net (Paul Stoetzer) Date: Sat, 9 Jul 2016 11:07:19 -0400 Subject: [amsat-bb] YN2RP Ops Message-ID: Rafael, YN2RP, worked several stations last night on the SO-50 pass around 0345Z from Somoto, Nicaragua (EK63). He also listened on an earlier AO-85 pass, but could not get in half duplex with his Yaesu VX-7R HT. I do not know what his plans for further ops are. He only has limited email access at his current location, but he has told me that evening passes are best for him. In addition to his HT, he also has a Yaesu FT-857 and may try to work FO-29 half duplex. If I get any further word on specific passes he plans to operate, I will pass it along to the BB. He will be in Nicaragua until July 22nd. 73, Paul, N8HM From amsat-bb at wd9ewk.net Sat Jul 9 15:21:52 2016 From: amsat-bb at wd9ewk.net (Patrick STODDARD (WD9EWK/VA7EWK)) Date: Sat, 9 Jul 2016 15:21:52 +0000 Subject: [amsat-bb] SO-50 demos from Nevada (DM16) today Message-ID: Hi! Craig KL4E e-mailed me this morning, saying he will demonstrate satellite operating on a couple of SO-50 passes this afternoon at the emergency operations center in Pahrump, Nevada, in grid DM16. Look for KL4E on the SO-50 passes at 1929 and 2111 UTC today. There us a license test session going on there today, and there should be some new hams watching the demonstrations. If you hear KL4E, please give him a call. 73! Patrick WD9EWK/VA7EWK http://www.wd9ewk.net/ Twitter: @WD9EWK From aa5pk at suddenlink.net Sat Jul 9 15:53:35 2016 From: aa5pk at suddenlink.net (Glenn Miller - AA5PK) Date: Sat, 9 Jul 2016 10:53:35 -0500 Subject: [amsat-bb] OSCAR status page Message-ID: <4DB4D1CA905549EBA30DB6AFAD478483@AA5PKPC> I notice this morning that hovering over status reports on the table does nothing. Some change in the past day that caused that glitch? I tried both Firefox and ah... MS Edge. Same result. Glenn AA5PK From my.callsign at verizon.net Sat Jul 9 16:04:11 2016 From: my.callsign at verizon.net (KO6TZ Bob) Date: Sat, 9 Jul 2016 09:04:11 -0700 Subject: [amsat-bb] OSCAR status page In-Reply-To: <4DB4D1CA905549EBA30DB6AFAD478483@AA5PKPC> References: <4DB4D1CA905549EBA30DB6AFAD478483@AA5PKPC> Message-ID: It shows Javascript:void(0) KO6TZ I notice this morning that hovering over status reports on the table does nothing. Some change in the past day that caused that glitch? I tried both Firefox and ah... MS Edge. Same result. Glenn AA5PK From aa5pk at suddenlink.net Sat Jul 9 17:15:26 2016 From: aa5pk at suddenlink.net (Glenn Miller - AA5PK) Date: Sat, 9 Jul 2016 12:15:26 -0500 Subject: [amsat-bb] OSCAR status page In-Reply-To: References: <4DB4D1CA905549EBA30DB6AFAD478483@AA5PKPC> Message-ID: <9C72B4256EB043A68477912E3C3DB078@AA5PKPC> That's what I'm seeing. -----Original Message----- From: KO6TZ Bob Sent: Saturday, July 09, 2016 11:04 AM To: amsat-bb at amsat.org Subject: Re: [amsat-bb] OSCAR status page It shows Javascript:void(0) KO6TZ I notice this morning that hovering over status reports on the table does nothing. Some change in the past day that caused that glitch? I tried both Firefox and ah... MS Edge. Same result. Glenn AA5PK From ai7rogerroger at gmail.com Sat Jul 9 16:49:51 2016 From: ai7rogerroger at gmail.com (Roger) Date: Sat, 9 Jul 2016 09:49:51 -0700 Subject: [amsat-bb] New member with much to learn. Message-ID: Hello to all, name here is Roger. I'm new to the BB with much to learn and often times many questions. I'm near retirement and continuing to assemble my station / shack, as I attempt to dabble in nearly every aspect of amateur radio on a shoestring budget, and so, at present, it's satellites. I'm fascinated with Rx more than Tx though I have the capability. I've put together an array of homebrew optimized 2m 6el and 70cm 5el (soon to be 12el) xpol yagis with tracking. I'm using the digital modded Orbit360 rotors with InstantTrack software. Also using SatPC32 for Cat control and Spectrum Lab to see what I can't otherwise hear. I'd really like to eliminate InstantTrack if I could find a software solution to drive the Obit360's using SatPC32 without building an additional interface. I am not a programmer by any means but I'm not computer illiterate either. One of the first questions I have has to do with antenna polarity. I designed my yagi's for what should be circular polarization, but I read a lot about polarity switches or relays, and then there's RH and LH circularity. It gets a bit confusing. Can someone either explain or point me to a good reference to help in my understanding of this? I want to make the best of what I have or make the changes necessary to do so. Thanks for your time and the BB. 73, Roger W7TZ CN83ia From jfitzgerald at alum.wpi.edu Sat Jul 9 17:39:44 2016 From: jfitzgerald at alum.wpi.edu (Joe Fitzgerald) Date: Sat, 9 Jul 2016 13:39:44 -0400 Subject: [amsat-bb] OSCAR status page In-Reply-To: References: <4DB4D1CA905549EBA30DB6AFAD478483@AA5PKPC> Message-ID: <6a9b0cbe-1b87-8074-0ff7-cb5b7a0a044e@alum.wpi.edu> It appears that we suffered the computer equivalent of the neighborhood kids checking to see if the car doors were locked. They were, but they knocked over the garbage cans in the process and stepped in the flower bed. I'll see about picking up the metaphorical trash as soon as I get my real life dishwasher fixed. 73 de KM1P Joe On 7/9/2016 12:04 PM, KO6TZ Bob wrote: > It shows Javascript:void(0) > > KO6TZ > > > I notice this morning that hovering over status reports on the table > does nothing. Some change in the past day that caused > that glitch? > > I tried both Firefox and ah... MS Edge. Same result. > > Glenn > AA5PK > > > _______________________________________________ > 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. https://www.avast.com/antivirus From dave at druidnetworks.com Sat Jul 9 18:10:47 2016 From: dave at druidnetworks.com (David Swanson) Date: Sat, 9 Jul 2016 13:10:47 -0500 Subject: [amsat-bb] YN2RP Ops In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: As an update, YN2RP was on the 1748z SO50 pass where he worked quite a few stations. Just before his LOS he stated he'll "be on the next so50" - which based on his QTH will likely be the descending passes this PM. 73, Dave, KG5CCI On Sat, Jul 9, 2016 at 10:07 AM, Paul Stoetzer wrote: > Rafael, YN2RP, worked several stations last night on the SO-50 pass > around 0345Z from Somoto, Nicaragua (EK63). He also listened on an > earlier AO-85 pass, but could not get in half duplex with his Yaesu > VX-7R HT. > > I do not know what his plans for further ops are. He only has limited > email access at his current location, but he has told me that evening > passes are best for him. > > In addition to his HT, he also has a Yaesu FT-857 and may try to work > FO-29 half duplex. > > If I get any further word on specific passes he plans to operate, I > will pass it along to the BB. He will be in Nicaragua until July 22nd. > > 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://www.amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb > From jfitzgerald at alum.wpi.edu Sat Jul 9 21:20:00 2016 From: jfitzgerald at alum.wpi.edu (Joe Fitzgerald) Date: Sat, 9 Jul 2016 17:20:00 -0400 Subject: [amsat-bb] OSCAR status page In-Reply-To: <19886_1468086016_u69He91R016830_6a9b0cbe-1b87-8074-0ff7-cb5b7a0a044e@alum.wpi.edu> References: <4DB4D1CA905549EBA30DB6AFAD478483@AA5PKPC> <19886_1468086016_u69He91R016830_6a9b0cbe-1b87-8074-0ff7-cb5b7a0a044e@alum.wpi.edu> Message-ID: <556fd58e-9697-3561-b5c2-7ae3bb7d6f27@alum.wpi.edu> On 7/9/2016 1:39 PM, Joe Fitzgerald wrote: > I'll see about picking up the metaphorical trash as soon as I get my > real life dishwasher fixed. > > Dishwasher fixed, flowers replanted and trash picked up. Thanks for your reports. 73 de KM1P Joe --- This email has been checked for viruses by Avast antivirus software. https://www.avast.com/antivirus From wao at vfr.net Sun Jul 10 05:34:39 2016 From: wao at vfr.net (Joseph Spier) Date: Sat, 9 Jul 2016 22:34:39 -0700 Subject: [amsat-bb] ANS-192 AMSAT News Service Weekly Bulletins Message-ID: <71322474-4c2f-e519-9c4a-c7823719f83c@vfr.net> AMSAT NEWS SERVICE ANS-192 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 Field Day Submissions Due July 11 * AMSAT Awards Update * Two Radio Amateurs Set to Head for the International Space Station * Australia CubeSat Testing Begins * AMSAT Events * ARISS News * Satellite Shorts From All Over SB SAT @ AMSAT $ANS-192.01 ANS-192 AMSAT News Service Weekly Bulletins AMSAT News Service Bulletin 192.01 >From AMSAT HQ KENSINGTON, MD. DATE July 10, 2016 To All RADIO AMATEURS BID: $ANS-192.01 --------------------------------------------------------------------- AMSAT Field Day Submissions Due July 11 If you participated in Field Day and you plan on submitting your group's score, you have until 23:59 PM on Monday, July 11th to get those submission sheets in to AMSAT. AMSAT's deadline is sooner than the ARRL deadline for Field Day. Bruce Paige, KK5DO, will then prepare the story and send it off to the editor of the AMSAT Journal who will have it in the upcoming issue that goes to press shortly thereafter. Please send your score sheet and photos to Bruce kk5do at arrl.net or kk5do at amsat.org You will receive an email back that day or the next day when Bruce has received your submission. If you do not receive the email, he did not get it. Don't assume that because you sent it,it was received. Make sure you get the confirmation email. [ANS thanks Bruce Paige, KK5DO, AMSAT Director Contests and Awards for the above information] --------------------------------------------------------------------- AMSAT Awards Update Congrats to all who have earned an AMSAT Award since the last posting. AMSAT Satellite Communicators Award for making their first satellite QSO Vin?cius Leite, PU4VLT Marcos Kazan, PU2MXU Cleber Rodrigues PU3IBD Pitor Gorecki, SP9RXP Malcolm Harper, VE2DDZ Italo Adriano B.C. Marcelino, PU7ASP Marc-Andre Gingras, VA2EI ------ AMSAT Century Club Award Carl Noll, KA4H #46 ------ AMSAT Robert W. Barbee Jr., W4AMI Award Ramirez-Ferrer, NP4JV #86 1000+ 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] --------------------------------------------------------------------- Two Radio Amateurs Set to Head for the International Space Station Two Amateur Radio licensees are part of the International Space Station (ISS) crew increment bound for the orbiting outpost this week. NASA astronaut Kate Rubins, KG5FYJ, astronaut Takuya Onishi, KF5LKS, of the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA), and cosmonaut Anatoly Ivanishin of Roscosmos will launch early on July 7 (0136 UTC) from the Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan. The trio will spend approximately 4 months on station and will return to Earth in October. An upgraded Soyuz MS-01 spacecraft will carry Rubins, Onishi, and Ivanishin into space. They will test modified systems for 2 days - 34 Earth orbits - before docking with the ISS on July 9. According to NASA, the modified Soyuz is equipped with upgraded thrusters that are fully redundant, additional micrometeoroid debris shielding, redundant electrical motors for the Soyuz docking probe, and increased power with more photovoltaic cells on the spacecraft's solar arrays. This week's launch will mark the first of at least two missions in which enhanced Soyuz hardware will be tested and verified. Once the hatches between the Soyuz and the ISS have been opened, Expedition 48 Commander Jeff Williams, KD5TVQ, of NASA, and Flight Engineers Oleg Skripochka, RN3FU, and Alexey Ovchinin of Roscosmos will greet their new crewmates. The Expedition 48 crew members will continue experiments in biology, biotechnology, physical science, and Earth science. Rubins, Onishi, and cosmonaut Ivanishin will replace Expedition 47 Commander Tim Kopra, KE5UDN; Flight Engineer Tim Peake, KG5BVI/GB1SS, and Yuri Malenchenko, RK3DUP, who returned to Earth in mid-June after a little more than 6 months in space. NASA TV will cover the launch and the arrival online at, http://www.nasa.gov/multimedia/nasatv/index.html#public . About ARISS Amateur Radio on the International Space Station (ARISS) is a cooperative venture of international amateur radio societies and the space agencies that support the International Space Station (ISS). In the United States, sponsors are the Radio Amateur Satellite Corporation (AMSAT), the American Radio Relay League (ARRL), and the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA). The primary goal of ARISS is to promote exploration of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) topics by organizing scheduled contacts via amateur radio between crew members aboard the ISS and students in classrooms or informal education venues. With the help of experienced amateur radio volunteers, ISS crews speak directly with large audiences in a variety of public forums. Before and during these radio contacts, students, teachers, parents, and communities learn about space, space technologies, and amateur radio. For more information, go to: www.ariss.org www.amsat.org www.arrl.org Also, join us on Facebook: Amateur Radio on the International Space Station (ARISS) Follow us on Twitter: ARISS_status [ANS thanks the ARRL and ARISS for the above information] --------------------------------------------------------------------- Australia CubeSat Testing Begins Satellites are being tested at the Australian National University Mount Stromlo space facility in Canberra ahead of a mass satellite launch from the International Space Station later this year. The three CubeSats to be rigorously proven as space-ready have been developed by researchers at ANU, the University of Sydney, University of Adelaide and the University of South Australia. In one Australian experiment, space weather and solar activity will be looked at as they are important to GPS navigation, financial systems and electricity grids. A second CubeSat will carry new instruments to measure atmospheric water and carbon dioxide. The third will carry four separate experiments including a specially designed receiver and electronics with the ability to self-repair if hit by radiation and something breaks. The Australian CubeSats will be launched as part of the European Union?s QB50 program of 50 satellites from 27 countries including Brazil, China, Europe, Russia and the USA. [ANS thanks WIA News and Jim Linton VK3PC for the above information] --------------------------------------------------------------------- AMSAT Events Information about AMSAT activities at other important events around the country. Examples of these events are radio club meetings where AMSAT Area Coordinators give presentations, demonstrations of working amateur satellites, and hamfests with an AMSAT presence (a table with AMSAT literature and merchandise, sometimes also with presentations, forums, and/or demonstrations). *Saturday, 6 August 2016 ? Austin Summerfest in Austin TX *Saturday, 13 August 2016 ? KL7KC Hamfest in Fairbanks AK *Saturday, 20 August 2016 ? Spark in the Park in Wyoming MI *Saturday, 3 September 2016 - Shelby Hamfest in Shelby, NC (ARRL North Carolina State Convention) - AMSAT Forum Only *Saturday and Sunday, 10-11 September 2016 Boxboro Hamfest in Boxborough, MA (ARRL New England Division Convention) *Friday, 23 September 2016 ? presentation at Jet Propulsion Laboratory Amateur Radio Club in Pasadena CA *Friday and Saturday, 21-22 October 2016 ? CopaFest 2016, south of Maricopa AZ *Saturday, 12 November 2016 ? Oro Valley Amateur Radio Club Hamfest in Marana AZ *Saturday, 3 December 2016 ? Superstition Superfest in Mesa AZ *Saturday, 14 January 2017 ? Thunderbird Hamfest 2017 in Phoenix AZ *Saturday, 4 February 2017 ? Palm Springs Hamfest in Palm Springs CA *Friday-Sunday, 10-12 February 2017 Orlando HamCation in Orlando, FL *Friday and Saturday, 17-18 February 2017 ? Yuma Hamfest in Yuma AZ [ANS thanks AMSAT-NA for the above information] --------------------------------------------------------------------- ARISS News Sucessful Contacts * Science Museum of Virginia, Richmond, Virginia, telebridge via VK5ZAI The ISS callsign was scheduled to be NA1SS The scheduled astronaut was Jeff Williams KD5TVQ Contact was successful: Wed 2016-07-06 14:28:20 UTC 77 degx A successful telebridge contact this morning. All 20 questions were answered, with time to spare for a round of thanks from the audience and a farewell from Jeff. * A direct contact via DN1JKG with students at Justus-Knecht-Gymnasium, Bruchsal, Germany was successful Fri 2016-07-01. The Justus-Knecht-Gymnasium is one of the biggest schools of general education in the administrative district of Karlsruhe in Baden-Wurttemberg. More than 1,300 students are taught by over one hundred teachers. Our focus is on a scientific profile with the succession of languages being English-French or English-Latin. Furthermore, science and technology is a major subject starting in year 8. About 85% of our students opt for this profile. For four years now the Justus-Knecht-Gymnasium has been one of 44 model schools in Baden-Wurttemberg which allow students to take their A-levels at different speeds - either after eight or nine years of secondary education. The Justus-Knecht-Gymnasium is also participating in three different educational pilot projects. In the last two years leading up to their A-levels, students may take up Mathematics "plus" (an enhanced version of the subject Mathematics, six lessons a week) or computer science as a major subject as well as science and technology as a minor subject. Additionally, there are optional subjects for senior students, such as for example psychology, philosophy, drama, and especially natural sciences like geology, computer algebra, computer science, and astronomy. The Justus-Knecht-Gymnasium cooperates with partners in various fields, especially the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT). In 2015 the town of Bruchsal organized the "Heimattage Baden-W?rttemberg" (Homeland Days of Baden-W?rttemberg). The Justus Knecht-Gymnasium took part in different projects, e.g. "Heimat Erde" (Homeland Earth). Students of different years worked on the topic. Moreover there's a study team working together with the amateur radio operators of Bruchsal. They established radio communication, built a stratosphere balloon and prepared the radio link to the ISS. see: http://www.jkg.ka.schule-bw.de/ (Note: above link is in German) BadenTV video link (Also in German) http://www.baden-tv.com/mediathek/video/iss-funkkontakt-date-mit-einem- raumfahrer/ * A direct contact vie RZ9WWB with The All-Russian Public Organization Radio And Radiol?bitel 'Stva" The Russian Amateur Radio Union", in Ufa, Russia, was successful Thu 2016-06-30. Upcoming Contacts * ISS R&D Conference, San Diego, CA, telebridge via W6SRJ The ISS callsign is presently scheduled to be NA1SS The scheduled astronaut is Jeff Williams KD5TVQ Contact is go for: Thu 2016-07-14 16:03:33 UTC 37 deg Descriptions of the schools participating in the contact are shown below. Lake Elementary School, Oceanside, CA Lake Elementary School opened in 1989 in southeastern Oceanside. A top priority continues to be the use of technology by students and staff to prepare children for 21st Century College and Career readiness. Community Montessori Charter School, Escondido , CA CMCS currently serves approximately 375 students in grades K-8. Students attend one of five resource centers located throughout San Diego county, and are on a Montessori home study program. Vista Magnet Middle School, Vista, CA Students will be literate, reflective and critical thinkers in all areas of interaction who transfer knowledge and embrace diversity within a global society. Monte Vista Elementary School, Vista, CA Our vision at Monte Vista Elementary is to ignite a love of learning and a sense of curiosity in all students. We will promote academic achievement through high expectations and develop problem solvers who are technologically proficient. Lilac School, Valley Center, CA The Lilac Learning Community shares a commitment to exploring, developing and differentiating deliberate, effective strategies and practices for learning in a dynamic environment of collaboration, inquiry and diversity. STAR Prep Academy, Los Angeles, CA The STAR PREP ACADEMY is an extraordinary private middle & high school for students who seek an individualized approach to learning, based on their desired areas of specialization. Westminster Christian School, Miami, FL Founded in 1961, Westminster is an independent, college-preparatory, coeducational Christian school serving 1,241 students from preschool through 12th grade. * Frontiers of Flight Museum's ?Moon Day 2016?, Dallas TX, telebridge via W6SRJ The ISS callsign is presently scheduled to be NA1SS The scheduled astronaut is Jeff Williams KD5TVQ Contact is go for : Sat 2016-07-16 15:54:09 UTC 88 deg * Ufa, Russia, direct via TBD The ISS callsign is presently scheduled to be RS?ISS The scheduled astronaut is Oleg Skripochka RN3FU Contact is a go for Thu 2016-07-23 18:50 UTC Watch http://www.ariss.org/upcoming-contacts.html for information about upcoming contacts as they are scheduled. [ANS thanks ARISS, Dave, AA4KN, and Charlie, AJ9N for the above information] --------------------------------------------------------------------- Satellite Shorts From All Over Upcoming High Altitude Balloon Flights Include Amateur Radio The Amateur Radio High Altitude Ballooning e-mail list (BALLOON_SKED at yahoogroups.com) reports that two upcoming flights will include amateur radio payloads beyond the usual APRS downlinks used for tracking. ----- 2016-07-23 @ 09:00 MST Arizona Near Space Research to launch: ANSR-101 from the Williams Ham Fest, Williams, Arizona (35.2587, -112.185 Grid: DM35VG) Website: http://www.ansr.org, http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Ballooning/ Tracking via APRS.FI: KA7NSR-6, KA7NSR-7 Telemetry: APRS: 144.340 MHz, Also 445.925, both digipeated to 144.39 2 crossband repeaters: Uplink #1: 146.560 MHz CTCSS 162.2 Downlink #1: 445.925 MHz Uplink #2: 147.560 MHz CTCSS 89.1 Downlink #2: 446.025 MHz Live video streaming on 440 MHz and 2.4 GHz to ground station at Ham Fest. Contact: Bill McLean bmclean1 at gmail.com QRZ: KA7NSR ----- 2016-08-06 @ 07:45 CDT Balloon Assisted Stratospheric Experiments (DePauw University) to launch BASE 90 from Rantoul National Aviation Center Airport-Frank Elliott Field Rantoul, IL (100 miles south of Chicago; 40.294, -88.142 Grid: EN50WH) during the Space Jam 10 Boy Scout Jamboree Website: http://www.depauw.edu/academics/departments-programs/physics-astronomy/ department-research/base/ Tracking via APRS.FI: WB9SA-11 Telemetry: APRS: 144.390MHz Contact: Howard Brooks hlbrooks at depauw.edu QRZ: WB9SA Crossband repeater and SSTV downlink frequencies will be announced. [ANS thanks the BALLOON_SKED at yahoogroups.com list 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, Joe Spier, K6WAO k6wao at amsat dot org From m5aka at yahoo.co.uk Sun Jul 10 14:29:10 2016 From: m5aka at yahoo.co.uk (M5AKA) Date: Sun, 10 Jul 2016 14:29:10 +0000 (UTC) Subject: [amsat-bb] LilacSat-2 Linear Transponder References: <1718531559.785347.1468160950700.JavaMail.yahoo.ref@mail.yahoo.com> Message-ID: <1718531559.785347.1468160950700.JavaMail.yahoo@mail.yahoo.com> BG2BHC @bg2bhc Tweeted that the 40 kHz wide Linear Transponder on LilacSat-2 is now active. Centre freqs 144.3625 to 437.200 MHz +/- 20 kHz https://twitter.com/bg2bhc/status/752082736798588928 SmallSats and the UK satellite company Clyde Space features in July issue of SatMagazine. Download PDF from http://www.satmagazine.com/ UK Space Agency's Libby Jackson will be after-dinner speaker at AMSAT-UK Colloquium, Guildford https://amsat-uk.org/2016/06/30/amsat-uk-international-space-colloquium-2016/ Registration required for tour of SSTL Satellite Facilities https://amsat-uk.org/2016/07/03/registration-sstl-kepler-visit/ This year's AMSAT-UK Colloquium takes place July 29-31 at the Holiday Inn, Guildford and is open to all https://amsat-uk.org/colloquium/ 73 Trevor M5AKA ---- AMSAT-UK?http://amsat-uk.org/ Twitter?https://twitter.com/AmsatUK Facebook https://facebook.com/AmsatUK YouTube?https://youtube.com/AmsatUK ---- From fredcastello at gmail.com Sun Jul 10 16:10:14 2016 From: fredcastello at gmail.com (Fred Castello) Date: Sun, 10 Jul 2016 12:10:14 -0400 Subject: [amsat-bb] Yaesu G-5500 Rotor Control Message-ID: Folks, I have been doing some research but am having a hard time trying to figure out what some of the most effective and cost efficient solutions to connecting the Yaesu G-5500 to the computer for SatPC32 to control the rotor. Can I ask your opinions please? Thanks, Fred KF4FC From Mvivona at yahoo.com Sun Jul 10 17:11:19 2016 From: Mvivona at yahoo.com (Mvivona) Date: Sun, 10 Jul 2016 13:11:19 -0400 Subject: [amsat-bb] Yaesu G-5500 Rotor Control In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: <4966BB2F-49CA-4569-BF5B-021256A9A866@yahoo.com> I purchased the LVB tracker sold on the Amsat website. It was simple to setup and performs great. Michael KC4ZVA Sent from my iPad On Jul 10, 2016, at 12:10 PM, Fred Castello wrote: Folks, I have been doing some research but am having a hard time trying to figure out what some of the most effective and cost efficient solutions to connecting the Yaesu G-5500 to the computer for SatPC32 to control the rotor. Can I ask your opinions please? Thanks, Fred KF4FC _______________________________________________ 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 kq6ea at verizon.net Sun Jul 10 17:21:18 2016 From: kq6ea at verizon.net (Jim Jerzycke) Date: Sun, 10 Jul 2016 17:21:18 +0000 Subject: [amsat-bb] Yaesu G-5500 Rotor Control In-Reply-To: <57828338.30202@verizon.net> References: <57828338.30202@verizon.net> Message-ID: <5782840E.4020806@verizon.net> On 07/10/2016 05:17 PM, Jim Jerzycke wrote: > A Fox Delta kit. > > They're clones of the LVB Tracker. > > The ST1 is $39. http://foxdelta.com/products/st1.htm > > The ST2 is $65. http://foxdelta.com/products/st2.htm > > The ST1 is very "bare bones", it only has up/down/left/right LED > indicators, but works perfectly. > > The ST2 includes a 2-line LCD display and 4 buttons for manual > up/down/left/right control. > > I've used them both, and they're easy to build, work perfectly with > SatPC32, and cost a lot less than other products out there. > > 73, Jim KQ6EA > > > > > On 07/10/2016 04:10 PM, Fred Castello wrote: >> Folks, >> >> I have been doing some research but am having a hard time trying to >> figure >> out what some of the most effective and cost efficient solutions to >> connecting the Yaesu G-5500 to the computer for SatPC32 to control the >> rotor. Can I ask your opinions please? >> Thanks, >> Fred KF4FC >> _______________________________________________ >> 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 kb1pvh at gmail.com Sun Jul 10 17:38:31 2016 From: kb1pvh at gmail.com (Dave Webb KB1PVH) Date: Sun, 10 Jul 2016 13:38:31 -0400 Subject: [amsat-bb] Yaesu G-5500 Rotor Control In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: Fred, Either LVB Tracker from AMSAT or Easy Rotor Controller ERC-M http://schmidt-alba.de/eshop/index.php?cPath=1_6 Dave-KB1PVH From tomdoyle1948 at gmail.com Sun Jul 10 17:40:32 2016 From: tomdoyle1948 at gmail.com (Thomas Doyle) Date: Sun, 10 Jul 2016 12:40:32 -0500 Subject: [amsat-bb] FCC License Question In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: I received a paper copy of my license from the FCC yesterday ! I had not gotten around to doing the steps outlined in the ARRL document - they just sent it.? 73 W9KE Tom Doyle On Thu, Jul 7, 2016 at 10:45 AM, Glenn Miller - AA5PK wrote: > The FCC quit issuing paper licenses in February 2015. You may download a > reference copy of your license on the ULS site. > > How to Obtain an Official FCC License Copy > > http://www.arrl.org/obtain-license-copy > > Glenn > AA5PK > > -----Original Message----- From: Thomas Doyle Sent: Thursday, July 07, > 2016 9:39 AM To: AMSAT-BB at amsat.org Subject: [amsat-bb] FCC License > Question > Has anyone renewed their ham license recently. I renewed mine online and it > appeared to work. > > I received two very official looking letters from the FCC within a week of > submitting the application. > > First one was "Ref: CORES Registration Update". > > Second one was "Ref: PSQ Request for your CORES FRN:xxxxxxxxx". This letter > indicates > "Entity Type: INDIVIDUAL ENTITY" which is reassuring. > > Neither letter indicates anything is wrong nor does it mention anything > about a license. I realize that the federal government is drowning in the > paper work mess they have created to give them something to do but this is > a bit much. > > Do they ever send you an actual paper license ? I need to send a copy to > the DMV to renew my ham plates. It has been almost 4 weeks. I sent in a > request for duplicate license after three weeks. > > TNX W9KE Tom Doyle > _______________________________________________ > 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 from my computer. tom ... From tomdoyle1948 at gmail.com Sun Jul 10 18:44:45 2016 From: tomdoyle1948 at gmail.com (Thomas Doyle) Date: Sun, 10 Jul 2016 13:44:45 -0500 Subject: [amsat-bb] FCC License Question In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: Not sure why but they sent me? a nice paper copy without me even asking. Perhaps they monitor the AMSAT board :-) W9KE Tom Doyle On Thu, Jul 7, 2016 at 12:16 PM, Donald Jacob wrote: > Tom, > No more paper license mailed to you. This has been for a number of months > now. > But using the FRN number you can log in and print your own license. > > Don > WB5EKU > > > On Thu, Jul 7, 2016 at 7:39 AM, Thomas Doyle > wrote: > >> Has anyone renewed their ham license recently. I renewed mine online and >> it >> appeared to work. >> >> I received two very official looking letters from the FCC within a week of >> submitting the application. >> >> First one was "Ref: CORES Registration Update". >> >> Second one was "Ref: PSQ Request for your CORES FRN:xxxxxxxxx". This >> letter >> indicates >> "Entity Type: INDIVIDUAL ENTITY" which is reassuring. >> >> Neither letter indicates anything is wrong nor does it mention anything >> about a license. I realize that the federal government is drowning in the >> paper work mess they have created to give them something to do but this is >> a bit much. >> >> Do they ever send you an actual paper license ? I need to send a copy to >> the DMV to renew my ham plates. It has been almost 4 weeks. I sent in a >> request for duplicate license after three weeks. >> >> TNX W9KE Tom Doyle >> _______________________________________________ >> 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 from my computer. tom ... From kq6ea at verizon.net Sun Jul 10 19:49:31 2016 From: kq6ea at verizon.net (Jim Jerzycke) Date: Sun, 10 Jul 2016 19:49:31 +0000 Subject: [amsat-bb] FCC License Question In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: <5782A6CB.1060004@verizon.net> Naaaah...the NSA does that for them..... 73, Jim KQ6EA On 07/10/2016 06:44 PM, Thomas Doyle wrote: > Not sure why but they sent me? a nice paper copy without me even asking. > Perhaps they monitor the AMSAT board :-) > > W9KE Tom Doyle > > On Thu, Jul 7, 2016 at 12:16 PM, Donald Jacob wrote: > >> Tom, >> No more paper license mailed to you. This has been for a number of months >> now. >> But using the FRN number you can log in and print your own license. >> >> Don >> WB5EKU >> >> >> On Thu, Jul 7, 2016 at 7:39 AM, Thomas Doyle >> wrote: >> >>> Has anyone renewed their ham license recently. I renewed mine online and >>> it >>> appeared to work. >>> >>> I received two very official looking letters from the FCC within a week of >>> submitting the application. >>> >>> First one was "Ref: CORES Registration Update". >>> >>> Second one was "Ref: PSQ Request for your CORES FRN:xxxxxxxxx". This >>> letter >>> indicates >>> "Entity Type: INDIVIDUAL ENTITY" which is reassuring. >>> >>> Neither letter indicates anything is wrong nor does it mention anything >>> about a license. I realize that the federal government is drowning in the >>> paper work mess they have created to give them something to do but this is >>> a bit much. >>> >>> Do they ever send you an actual paper license ? I need to send a copy to >>> the DMV to renew my ham plates. It has been almost 4 weeks. I sent in a >>> request for duplicate license after three weeks. >>> >>> TNX W9KE Tom Doyle >>> _______________________________________________ >>> 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 skristof at etczone.com Mon Jul 11 00:11:15 2016 From: skristof at etczone.com (skristof at etczone.com) Date: Sun, 10 Jul 2016 20:11:15 -0400 Subject: [amsat-bb] AO-85 decoding Message-ID: My Fox Telemetry program is not decoding AO-85 anymore. I'm looking for suggestions on where to start looking for a fix. In the past it would sometimes stop working. At those times, I would Uninstall, then Install a freshly downloaded version, and that seemed to work fine. It would always work up until I get to around 100 data packets downloaded, then it would quit, so I would uninstall, then reinstall and I'm back in business. This last time, the new Install is not decoding, even on beautiful "eye forms" with SNR >4 and 5. Very frustrating. I know I'm not doing something right as I assume I shouldn't have to reinstall after every 100 or so downloads and I definitely did something wrong this time since it is not decoding at all. I using an RTL-SDR and HDSDR software. I know that the RTL-SDR is not the recommended hardware but it's what I can afford and it worked in the past. If someone can offer constructive suggestions, I would appreciate it. (I was climbing the telemetry board pretty quick and now I have come to a halt. I'd like to get back at it.) Thanks!! Steve AI9IN From scott23192 at gmail.com Mon Jul 11 02:44:40 2016 From: scott23192 at gmail.com (Scott) Date: Sun, 10 Jul 2016 22:44:40 -0400 Subject: [amsat-bb] AO-85 decoding In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: Hey there, Steve. I can mention a couple of things to check, but some more info on your setup might help. You said that the history was that it would work for a while and then stop. What folder do you have your logs set for? By chance is this a newer computer with a relatively small solid-state hard drive? Not running out of HD space are you? Along the same lines, instead of removing & re-installing, at any point did you try the "Delete Payload Files" option? On the RF side, I also use HDSDR. Do you have it set to output to a virtual audio cable at 48k? Do you have the audio bandwidth set to around 12k? Also on the audio side, be sure that the filter line is hard down on the zero side of the scale. This is certainly a case to not filter out the low end of the audio spectrum. In the FoxTelem software, do you have the input set to the other end of your virtual audio device? 48k there also? The buttons set to "auto" & "AF"? Instead of running through all the settings, I'll assume that most are at the default. Please reply if you have a question about any particular setting. When I reply to a question like this, while my particular points might not help, I hope that some comment that I make might points you in the right direction of makes a light bulb go off in your head in regard to some other aspect of the hardware / software setup. -Scott, K4KDR Montpelier, VA USA ====================== On Sun, Jul 10, 2016 at 8:11 PM, wrote: > My Fox Telemetry program is not decoding AO-85 anymore. I'm looking for > suggestions on where to start looking for a fix. > > In the past it would sometimes stop working. At those times, I would > Uninstall, then Install a freshly downloaded version, and that seemed to > work fine. It would always work up until I get to around 100 data > packets downloaded, then it would quit, so I would uninstall, then > reinstall and I'm back in business. > > This last time, the new Install is not decoding, even on beautiful "eye > forms" with SNR >4 and 5. Very frustrating. > > I know I'm not doing something right as I assume I shouldn't have to > reinstall after every 100 or so downloads and I definitely did something > wrong this time since it is not decoding at all. > > I using an RTL-SDR and HDSDR software. I know that the RTL-SDR is not > the recommended hardware but it's what I can afford and it worked in the > past. > > If someone can offer constructive suggestions, I would appreciate it. (I > was climbing the telemetry board pretty quick and now I have come to a > halt. I'd like to get back at it.) > > Thanks!! > > Steve AI9IN From normanlizeth at gmail.com Mon Jul 11 07:46:09 2016 From: normanlizeth at gmail.com (Norm n3ykf) Date: Mon, 11 Jul 2016 03:46:09 -0400 Subject: [amsat-bb] Yaesu G-5500 Rotor Control In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: K3NG's arduino rotator controller. Why spend $200 when a fuller feature set can be had for $30? Building/programming is necessary, though. Not hard. Steep learning curve. On Sun, Jul 10, 2016 at 1:38 PM, Dave Webb KB1PVH wrote: > Fred, > > Either LVB Tracker from AMSAT or Easy Rotor Controller ERC-M > http://schmidt-alba.de/eshop/index.php?cPath=1_6 > > Dave-KB1PVH > _______________________________________________ > Sent via AMSAT-BB at amsat.org. AMSAT-NA makes this open forum available > to all interested persons worldwide without requiring membership. Opinions expressed > are solely those of the author, and do not reflect the official views of AMSAT-NA. > Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite program! > Subscription settings: http://www.amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb From tjschuessler at verizon.net Mon Jul 11 14:23:52 2016 From: tjschuessler at verizon.net (Tom Schuessler) Date: Mon, 11 Jul 2016 09:23:52 -0500 Subject: [amsat-bb] Moon Day at Frontiers of Flight, Dallas July 16 Message-ID: <001001d1db7f$d9d835d0$8d88a170$@net> Still looking for AMSAT interested folks to volunteer to help with satellite demos to lots of prospective hams at the large STEM event in Dallas, TX this weekend called "Moon Day" held at the Frontiers of Flight Museum at Love Field. We will be using special event call sign K5M for all contacts so if you hear us, please try to work us. Last year 1500 people attended including many Boy and Girl Scouts, families and space buffs. AMSAT fits in perfectly here. I am loaning the Fox 1B engineering model and my HT/Elk to the Museum event coordinator to hopefully have him use as part of pre-show TV interview show and tell. Contact me at tjschuessler at verizon.net to learn more. Also catch the downlink of the ARISS contact which should start at about 1554Z on Saturday the 16th which will be a telebridge from Santa Rosa, CA. For demonstration purposes, I am also looking for some good SDR recordings that I could play back on a laptop during down times. I have some but would like some more. Send me Dropbox links as the files are large I know. I will most certainly use them. Looking forward to a fun event. Please, if you can, make the trip to Dallas and help out. Tom Schuessler n5hyp at arrl.net From kayakfishtx at gmail.com Mon Jul 11 14:26:24 2016 From: kayakfishtx at gmail.com (Clayton Coleman) Date: Mon, 11 Jul 2016 09:26:24 -0500 Subject: [amsat-bb] LilacSat-2 Transponder active over N America 13:15 UTC Message-ID: This morning, Glenn AA5PK, and I had a QSO via the experimental transponder activated on LilacSat-2. It was very interesting and fun. A non-inverting mode J transponder was new to me. Using manual tuning to adjust for Doppler shift proved to be a small challenge as I am more accustomed to operating on a transponder like FO-29. Running SDR in parallel to my Icom IC-9100 gave me a good visual representation of the transponder pass band. You can listen to a brief clip of our QSO here: https://soundcloud.com/w5pfg/lilacsat-2-2016-07-11-1315z-ssb-transponder 73 Clayton W5PFG From bruninga at usna.edu Mon Jul 11 17:27:42 2016 From: bruninga at usna.edu (Robert Bruninga) Date: Mon, 11 Jul 2016 13:27:42 -0400 Subject: [amsat-bb] Satellite Mobile Ops (EV) Message-ID: <2ed2eba58302f696d1d288fc0cd9864b@mail.gmail.com> If you want a week of portable battery satellite OPS, don?t overlook an Electric Vehicle (EV) with a 16kWh battery pack. With over 40 new full size EV?s now on the market from almost every car MFR, and 6 years now of used ones, you can get a huge battery with car attached for under $6k. I just counted ten EV?s for $9k or less and another 15 for under $15k on http://autotrader.com within 200 miles of my zip code. Do a search for ?fuel type ? electric? to find them. I saw lots of LEAFs, some VOLTS, and several iMiEV?s and Smarts-4-2. Bob, WB4APR From AJ9N at aol.com Mon Jul 11 17:50:28 2016 From: AJ9N at aol.com (AJ9N at aol.com) Date: Mon, 11 Jul 2016 13:50:28 -0400 Subject: [amsat-bb] Upcoming ARISS Contact Schedule as of 2016-07-11 18:00 UTC Message-ID: <110593.2da5ea0e.44b53664@aol.com> Upcoming ARISS Contact Schedule as of 2016-07-11 18:00 UTC Quick list of scheduled contacts and events: ISS R&D Conference, San Diego, CA, telebridge via W6SRJ The ISS callsign is presently scheduled to be NA1SS The scheduled astronaut is Jeff Williams KD5TVQ Contact is go for: Thu 2016-07-14 16:03:33 UTC 37 deg Frontiers of Flight Museum's ?Moon Day 2016?, Dallas TX, telebridge via W6SRJ The ISS callsign is presently scheduled to be NA1SS The scheduled astronaut is Jeff Williams KD5TVQ Contact is go for: Sat 2016-07-16 15:54:09 UTC 88 deg Ufa, Russia, direct via TBD The ISS callsign is presently scheduled to be RS?ISS The scheduled astronaut is Oleg Skripochka RN3FU Contact is a go for Thu 2016-07-23 18:50 UTC Exp. 48 on orbit (***) Anatoly Ivanishin Kate Rubins KG5FYJ Takuya Onishi KF5LKS Welcome aboard! (***) **************************************************************************** ** ARISS is always glad to receive listener reports for the above contacts. ARISS thanks everyone in advance for their assistance. Feel free to send your reports to aj9n at amsat.org or aj9n at aol.com. **************************************************************************** *** All ARISS contacts are made via the Ericsson radio unless otherwise noted. **************************************************************************** *** Several of you have sent me emails asking about the RAC ARISS website and not being able to get in. That has now been changed to http://www.ariss.org/ Note that there are links to other ARISS websites from this site. **************************************************************************** Looking for something new to do? How about receiving DATV from the ISS? If interested, then please go to the ARISS-EU website for complete details. Look for the buttons indicating Ham Video. http://www.ariss-eu.org/ If you need some assistance, ARISS mentor Kerry N6IZW, might be able to provide some insight. Contact Kerry at kbanke at sbcglobal.net **************************************************************************** ARISS congratulations the following mentors who have now mentored over 100 schools: Gaston ON4WF with 121 Satoshi 7M3TJZ with 119 Francesco IK?WGF with 116 **************************************************************************** The webpages listed below were all reviewed for accuracy. Out of date webpages were removed and new ones have been added. If there are additional ARISS websites I need to know about, please let me know. Note, all times are approximate. It is recommended that you do your own orbital prediction or start listening about 10 minutes before the listed time. All dates and times listed follow International Standard ISO 8601 date and time format YYYY-MM-DD HH:MM:SS The complete schedule page has been updated as of 2016-07-11 18:00 UTC. (***) Here you will find a listing of all scheduled school contacts, and questions, other ISS related websites, IRLP and Echolink websites, and instructions for any contact that may be streamed live. http://www.amsat.org/amsat/ariss/news/arissnews.rtf Total number of ARISS ISS to earth school events is 1067. Each school counts as 1 event. Total number of ARISS ISS to earth school contacts is 1032. Each contact may have multiple schools sharing the same time slot. Total number of ARISS supported terrestrial contacts is 47. A complete year by year breakdown of the contacts may be found in the file. http://www.amsat.org/amsat/ariss/news/arissnews.rtf Please feel free to contact me if more detailed statistics are needed. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ The following US states and entities have never had an ARISS contact: Arkansas, Delaware, South Dakota, Wyoming, American Samoa, Guam, Northern Marianas Islands, and the Virgin Islands. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ QSL information may be found at: http://www.ariss.org/qsl-cards.html ISS callsigns: DP?ISS, IR?ISS, NA1SS, OR4ISS, RS?ISS **************************************************************************** The successful school list has been updated as of 2016-07-08 05:00 UTC. http://www.amsat.org/amsat/ariss/news/Successful_ARISS_schools.rtf Frequency chart for packet, voice, and crossband repeater modes showing Doppler correction as of 2005-07-29 04:00 UTC http://www.amsat.org/amsat/ariss/news/ISS_frequencies_and_Doppler_correction .rtf Listing of ARISS related magazine articles as of 2006-07-10 03:30 UTC. http://www.amsat.org/amsat/ariss/news/ARISS_magazine_articles.rtf Check out the Zoho reports of the ARISS contacts https://reports.zoho.com/ZDBDataSheetView.cc?DBID=412218000000020415 **************************************************************************** Exp. 47 on orbit Jeff Williams KD5TVQ Oleg Skripochka RN3FU Aleksey Ovchinin Exp. 48 on orbit (***) Anatoly Ivanishin Kate Rubins KG5FYJ Takuya Onishi KF5LKS **************************************************************************** 73, Charlie Sufana AJ9N One of the ARISS operation team mentors From w7lrd at comcast.net Mon Jul 11 17:56:31 2016 From: w7lrd at comcast.net (Bob- W7LRD) Date: Mon, 11 Jul 2016 17:56:31 +0000 (UTC) Subject: [amsat-bb] Yaesu G-5500 Rotor Control In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: <514181323.36223384.1468259791501.JavaMail.zimbra@comcast.net> why spend $200?? plug and play, no programming, little learning curve, AMSAT gets all the money 73 from a digital challenged Bob W7LRD ----- Original Message ----- From: "Norm n3ykf" To: "AMSAT -BB" Sent: Monday, July 11, 2016 12:46:09 AM Subject: Re: [amsat-bb] Yaesu G-5500 Rotor Control K3NG's arduino rotator controller. Why spend $200 when a fuller feature set can be had for $30? Building/programming is necessary, though. Not hard. Steep learning curve. On Sun, Jul 10, 2016 at 1:38 PM, Dave Webb KB1PVH wrote: > Fred, > > Either LVB Tracker from AMSAT or Easy Rotor Controller ERC-M > http://schmidt-alba.de/eshop/index.php?cPath=1_6 > > Dave-KB1PVH > _______________________________________________ > 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 w7lrd at comcast.net Mon Jul 11 18:54:31 2016 From: w7lrd at comcast.net (Bob- W7LRD) Date: Mon, 11 Jul 2016 18:54:31 +0000 (UTC) Subject: [amsat-bb] unknown amp Message-ID: <1472838038.36263815.1468263271245.JavaMail.zimbra@comcast.net> I have a couple of these, tower mounted amplifiers. The label on the amp says," Ericsson TMA DDFX 1850-1880mhz". It is about a foot long and six inches on the sides, weighs about 12 Lbs. Does this have any use for our efforts? If you want any pictures of the innards just ask. 73 Bob W7LRD Seattle, Wa. From kayakfishtx at gmail.com Mon Jul 11 20:15:22 2016 From: kayakfishtx at gmail.com (Clayton Coleman) Date: Mon, 11 Jul 2016 15:15:22 -0500 Subject: [amsat-bb] LilacSat-2 Transponder active over N America 13:15 UTC In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: I should have been a little more clear in my email earlier. The transponder on LilacSat-2 active today was not the normal FM one but rather a SSB transponder. It is experimental and has no AGC according to the reports from Twitter. I'd suggest paying attention to the AMSAT OSCAR status page (http://www.amsat.org/status) and following BG2BHC on Twitter for operational updates. I was using manual control but you can add this line to your DOPPLER.SQF. It will need some minor calibration: LILACSAT-2,437200.0,144362.0,USB,USB,NOR,0,0,SSB Transponder 73 Clayton W5PFG On Mon, Jul 11, 2016 at 9:26 AM, Clayton Coleman wrote: > This morning, Glenn AA5PK, and I had a QSO via the experimental > transponder activated on LilacSat-2. It was very interesting and fun. > A non-inverting mode J transponder was new to me. > > Using manual tuning to adjust for Doppler shift proved to be a small > challenge as I am more accustomed to operating on a transponder like > FO-29. Running SDR in parallel to my Icom IC-9100 gave me a good > visual representation of the transponder pass band. > > You can listen to a brief clip of our QSO here: > > https://soundcloud.com/w5pfg/lilacsat-2-2016-07-11-1315z-ssb-transponder > > 73 > Clayton > W5PFG From rolf.krogstad at gmail.com Mon Jul 11 20:16:04 2016 From: rolf.krogstad at gmail.com (Rolf Krogstad) Date: Mon, 11 Jul 2016 15:16:04 -0500 Subject: [amsat-bb] LilacSat-2 Transponder active over N America 13:15 UTC In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: I was on LilacSat-2 yesterday around 23.30z. My signal was strong on the downlink but there was no one else on that pass. Worth checking it out! Rolf. NR0T On Jul 11, 2016 2:30 PM, "Clayton Coleman" wrote: This morning, Glenn AA5PK, and I had a QSO via the experimental transponder activated on LilacSat-2. It was very interesting and fun. A non-inverting mode J transponder was new to me. Using manual tuning to adjust for Doppler shift proved to be a small challenge as I am more accustomed to operating on a transponder like FO-29. Running SDR in parallel to my Icom IC-9100 gave me a good visual representation of the transponder pass band. You can listen to a brief clip of our QSO here: https://soundcloud.com/w5pfg/lilacsat-2-2016-07-11-1315z-ssb-transponder 73 Clayton W5PFG _______________________________________________ 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 Mon Jul 11 20:52:58 2016 From: w7lrd at comcast.net (Bob- W7LRD) Date: Mon, 11 Jul 2016 20:52:58 +0000 (UTC) Subject: [amsat-bb] unknown amp Message-ID: <567135474.36343831.1468270378714.JavaMail.zimbra@comcast.net> I have a couple of these, tower mounted amplifiers. The label on the amp says," Ericsson TMA DDFX 1850-1880mhz". It is about a foot long and six inches on the sides, weighs about 12 Lbs. Does this have any use for our efforts? If you want any pictures of the innards just ask. 73 Bob W7LRD Seattle, Wa. From AJ9N at aol.com Tue Jul 12 00:18:50 2016 From: AJ9N at aol.com (AJ9N at aol.com) Date: Mon, 11 Jul 2016 20:18:50 -0400 Subject: [amsat-bb] Upcoming ARISS Contact Schedule as of 2016-07-12 00:00 UTC Message-ID: <11d5b1.47beedeb.44b5916a@aol.com> Upcoming ARISS Contact Schedule as of 2016-07-12 00:00 UTC Quick list of scheduled contacts and events: ISS R&D Conference, San Diego, CA, telebridge via W6SRJ The ISS callsign is presently scheduled to be NA1SS The scheduled astronaut is Jeff Williams KD5TVQ Contact is go for: Thu 2016-07-14 16:03:33 UTC 37 deg Frontiers of Flight Museum's ?Moon Day 2016?, Dallas TX, telebridge via W6SRJ The ISS callsign is presently scheduled to be NA1SS The scheduled astronaut is Jeff Williams KD5TVQ Contact is go for: Sat 2016-07-16 15:54:09 UTC 88 deg YOTA Camp 2016 IARU-R1, Salzburg, Austria, telebridge via VK4KHZ (***) The ISS callsign is presently scheduled to be NA1SS (***) The scheduled astronaut is Jeff Williams KD5TVQ (***) Contact is a go for: Mon 2016-07-18 10:25:53 UTC 72 deg (***) United Space School hosted by the Foundation for International Space Education (FISE), Seabrook TX, telebridge via W6SRJ (***) The ISS callsign is presently scheduled to be NA1SS (***) The scheduled astronaut is Jeff Williams KD5TVQ (***) Contact is a go for: Tue 2016-07-19 14:52:20 UTC 74 deg (***) Ufa, Russia, direct via TBD The ISS callsign is presently scheduled to be RS?ISS The scheduled astronaut is Oleg Skripochka RN3FU Contact is a go for Thu 2016-07-23 18:50 UTC Exp. 48 on orbit Anatoly Ivanishin Kate Rubins KG5FYJ Takuya Onishi KF5LKS Welcome aboard! **************************************************************************** ** ARISS is always glad to receive listener reports for the above contacts. ARISS thanks everyone in advance for their assistance. Feel free to send your reports to aj9n at amsat.org or aj9n at aol.com. ***************************************************** ************************** All ARISS contacts are made via the Ericsson radio unless otherwise noted. **************************************************************************** *** Several of you have sent me emails asking about the RAC ARISS website and not being able to get in. That has now been changed to http://www.ariss.org/ Note that there are links to other ARISS websites from this site. **************************************************************************** Looking for something new to do? How about receiving DATV from the ISS? If interested, then please go to the ARISS-EU website for complete details. Look for the buttons indicating Ham Video. http://www.ariss-eu.org/ If you need some assistance, ARISS mentor Kerry N6IZW, might be able to provide some insight. Contact Kerry at kbanke at sbcglobal.net **************************************************************************** ARISS congratulations the following mentors who have now mentored over 100 schools: Gaston ON4WF with 121 Satoshi 7M3TJZ with 119 Francesco IK?WGF with 116 **************************************************************************** The webpages listed below were all reviewed for accuracy. Out of date webpages were removed and new ones have been added. If there are additional ARISS websites I need to know about, please let me know. Note, all times are approximate. It is recommended that you do your own orbital prediction or start listening about 10 minutes before the listed time. All dates and times listed follow International Standard ISO 8601 date and time format YYYY-MM-DD HH:MM:SS The complete schedule page has been updated as of 2016-07-12 00:00 UTC. (***) Here you will find a listing of all scheduled school contacts, and questions, other ISS related websites, IRLP and Echolink websites, and instructions for any contact that may be streamed live. http://www.amsat.org/amsat/ariss/news/arissnews.rtf Total number of ARISS ISS to earth school events is 1067. Each school counts as 1 event. Total number of ARISS ISS to earth school contacts is 1032. Each contact may have multiple schools sharing the same time slot. Total number of ARISS supported terrestrial contacts is 47. A complete year by year breakdown of the contacts may be found in the file. http://www.amsat.org/amsat/ariss/news/arissnews.rtf Please feel free to contact me if more detailed statistics are needed. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ The following US states and entities have never had an ARISS contact: Arkansas, Delaware, South Dakota, Wyoming, American Samoa, Guam, Northern Marianas Islands, and the Virgin Islands. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ QSL information may be found at: http://www.ariss.org/qsl-cards.html ISS callsigns: DP?ISS, IR?ISS, NA1SS, OR4ISS, RS?ISS **************************************************************************** The successful school list has been updated as of 2016-07-08 05:00 UTC. http://www.amsat.org/amsat/ariss/news/Successful_ARISS_schools.rtf Frequency chart for packet, voice, and crossband repeater modes showing Doppler correction as of 2005-07-29 04:00 UTC http://www.amsat.org/amsat/ariss/news/ISS_frequencies_and_Doppler_correction .rtf Listing of ARISS related magazine articles as of 2006-07-10 03:30 UTC. http://www.amsat.org/amsat/ariss/news/ARISS_magazine_articles.rtf Check out the Zoho reports of the ARISS contacts https://reports.zoho.com/ZDBDataSheetView.cc?DBID=412218000000020415 **************************************************************************** Exp. 47 on orbit Jeff Williams KD5TVQ Oleg Skripochka RN3FU Aleksey Ovchinin Exp. 48 on orbit Anatoly Ivanishin Kate Rubins KG5FYJ Takuya Onishi KF5LKS **************************************************************************** 73, Charlie Sufana AJ9N One of the ARISS operation team mentors From saguaroastro at cox.net Tue Jul 12 00:32:38 2016 From: saguaroastro at cox.net (Rick Tejera) Date: Mon, 11 Jul 2016 17:32:38 -0700 Subject: [amsat-bb] LilacSat-2 Transponder active over N America 13:15 UTC In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: <02a901d1dbd4$e4b2d550$ae187ff0$@net> Clayton, I thought i saw on a link ona tweet from BG2BHC shows the uplink to be 144362.5? not that it would matter much, but i do tend to be a tad anal that way hi hi. Rick Tejera (K7TEJ) Saguaro Astronomy Club www.saguaroastro.org Thunderbird Radio Club www.w7tbc.org 623-572-0713 623-203-4121 (cell) SaguaroAstro at cox.net -----Original Message----- From: AMSAT-BB [mailto:amsat-bb-bounces at amsat.org] On Behalf Of Clayton Coleman Sent: Monday, July 11, 2016 1:15 PM To: AMSAT-BB Subject: Re: [amsat-bb] LilacSat-2 Transponder active over N America 13:15 UTC I should have been a little more clear in my email earlier. The transponder on LilacSat-2 active today was not the normal FM one but rather a SSB transponder. It is experimental and has no AGC according to the reports from Twitter. I'd suggest paying attention to the AMSAT OSCAR status page (http://www.amsat.org/status) and following BG2BHC on Twitter for operational updates. I was using manual control but you can add this line to your DOPPLER.SQF. It will need some minor calibration: LILACSAT-2,437200.0,144362.0,USB,USB,NOR,0,0,SSB Transponder 73 Clayton W5PFG On Mon, Jul 11, 2016 at 9:26 AM, Clayton Coleman wrote: > This morning, Glenn AA5PK, and I had a QSO via the experimental > transponder activated on LilacSat-2. It was very interesting and fun. > A non-inverting mode J transponder was new to me. > > Using manual tuning to adjust for Doppler shift proved to be a small > challenge as I am more accustomed to operating on a transponder like > FO-29. Running SDR in parallel to my Icom IC-9100 gave me a good > visual representation of the transponder pass band. > > You can listen to a brief clip of our QSO here: > > https://soundcloud.com/w5pfg/lilacsat-2-2016-07-11-1315z-ssb-transponder > > 73 > Clayton > W5PFG _______________________________________________ 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 kl7uw at acsalaska.net Tue Jul 12 08:37:36 2016 From: kl7uw at acsalaska.net (Edward R Cole) Date: Tue, 12 Jul 2016 00:37:36 -0800 Subject: [amsat-bb] Yaesu G-5500 Rotor Control Message-ID: <201607120837.u6C8bbOY014689@mail41c28.carrierzone.com> Although I have an old Unitrack-2000 radio/rotor interface, I decided to go KISS and bought a LVB Tracker from Amsat; arrived on Saturday. Time is sometimes more important than money. The LVB tracker just plugs into my B5400 and connects to my computer via a USB/RS-232 conversion cable. Sits very nicely on top of my B5400 control box. Its plug-n-play with SatPC32. I may "dink" with the Unitrack someday as it does connect for auto-tuning the radio, but it requires a parallel port for connecting to the computer (not many of them still running). I've only had the unitrack for 16-years sitting in a drawer. 73, Ed - KL7UW http://www.kl7uw.com "Kits made by KL7UW" Dubus Mag business: dubususa at gmail.com From ve3nxk at gmail.com Tue Jul 12 11:48:18 2016 From: ve3nxk at gmail.com (Bill Booth) Date: Tue, 12 Jul 2016 07:48:18 -0400 Subject: [amsat-bb] Yaesu G-5500 Rotor Control In-Reply-To: <201607120837.u6C8bbOY014689@mail41c28.carrierzone.com> References: <201607120837.u6C8bbOY014689@mail41c28.carrierzone.com> Message-ID: <5784D902.9030009@gmail.com> On 2016-07-12 4:37 AM, Edward R Cole wrote: > The LVB tracker just plugs into my B5400 and connects to my computer via a > USB/RS-232 conversion cable. Sits very nicely on top of my B5400 control box. > Its plug-n-play with SatPC32. Well I wish my experience was better. First problem was I thought the interface was USB as the AMSAT wording indicated, but only if you purchased a USB/serial cable.....so it is still really serial. I wanted it to work with NOVA as I have done for years with another parallel unit. And while it does work kinda, I had to shelve the device and go back to the parallel unit. I found the unit not to be linear over the entire compass range. Readings in the NOVA program were way off. Stupid part is that when you did it manually the unit shows the right stuff. In discussions with others and the list, the standard comment was use SATPC32 software. I just did not have the time yet to learn another bit of software...W10 was enough for this year. -- Bill Booth VE3NXK Sundridge ON, Canada 79.23.37 W x 45.46.18 N FN05ns Visit my weather WebCam at http://www.almaguin.com/wxcurrent/weather.html Organ and Tissue Donation - The Gift of Life Talk to your family. Your decision can make a difference. From my.callsign at verizon.net Tue Jul 12 13:18:14 2016 From: my.callsign at verizon.net (KO6TZ Bob) Date: Tue, 12 Jul 2016 06:18:14 -0700 Subject: [amsat-bb] LilacSat-2 Transponder active over N America 13:15 UTC In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: <37a3805b-ef1f-0c1d-df38-06381454560b@verizon.net> Clayton, Thanks for the "Heads-Up" worked perfect. A couple of taps on the "-" key and SatPC32 tracked the satellite perfect. Had a QSO with Glenn. Nice sounding transponder. KO6TZ Bob I should have been a little more clear in my email earlier. The transponder on LilacSat-2 active today was not the normal FM one but rather a SSB transponder. It is experimental and has no AGC according to the reports from Twitter. I'd suggest paying attention to the AMSAT OSCAR status page (http://www.amsat.org/status) and following BG2BHC on Twitter for operational updates. I was using manual control but you can add this line to your DOPPLER.SQF. It will need some minor calibration: LILACSAT-2,437200.0,144362.0,USB,USB,NOR,0,0,SSB Transponder 73 Clayton W5PFG On Mon, Jul 11, 2016 at 9:26 AM, Clayton Coleman wrote: > This morning, Glenn AA5PK, and I had a QSO via the experimental > transponder activated on LilacSat-2. It was very interesting and fun. > A non-inverting mode J transponder was new to me. > > Using manual tuning to adjust for Doppler shift proved to be a small > challenge as I am more accustomed to operating on a transponder like > FO-29. Running SDR in parallel to my Icom IC-9100 gave me a good > visual representation of the transponder pass band. > > You can listen to a brief clip of our QSO here: > From n8hm at arrl.net Tue Jul 12 13:36:42 2016 From: n8hm at arrl.net (Paul Stoetzer) Date: Tue, 12 Jul 2016 09:36:42 -0400 Subject: [amsat-bb] LilacSat-2 Transponder active over N America 13:15 UTC In-Reply-To: <37a3805b-ef1f-0c1d-df38-06381454560b@verizon.net> References: <37a3805b-ef1f-0c1d-df38-06381454560b@verizon.net> Message-ID: I hope to be able to catch it at some point. I was on the 09:51 UTC pass over the Atlantic, but only heard the familiar telemetry bursts of the satellite in it's default mode. Keep in mind that this transponder is entirely done in software - the second software defined linear transponder to fly after the ARISSat-1 transponder. Being non-inverting adds a bit of a challenge for manual operators, but nothing that can't be handled. LilacSat-2 is a neat satellite. When turned on it's been in FM transponder mode most often, but the on-board SDR also has programming for an APRS digipeater as well as a linear transponder as we've seen the past couple of days. Unfortunately, it suffers from periodic resets and resets to a telemetry only mode, so you never really know whether or not it will be on when it comes over. 73, Paul, N8HM On Tue, Jul 12, 2016 at 9:18 AM, KO6TZ Bob wrote: > Clayton, > > Thanks for the "Heads-Up" worked perfect. A couple of taps on the "-" key > and SatPC32 tracked the satellite perfect. Had a QSO with Glenn. Nice > sounding transponder. > > KO6TZ > Bob > > > I should have been a little more clear in my email earlier. The > transponder on LilacSat-2 active today was not the normal FM one but > rather a SSB transponder. It is experimental and has no AGC according > to the reports from Twitter. I'd suggest paying attention to the > AMSAT OSCAR status page (http://www.amsat.org/status) and following > BG2BHC on Twitter for operational updates. > > I was using manual control but you can add this line to your > DOPPLER.SQF. It will need some minor calibration: > > LILACSAT-2,437200.0,144362.0,USB,USB,NOR,0,0,SSB Transponder > > 73 > Clayton > W5PFG > > On Mon, Jul 11, 2016 at 9:26 AM, Clayton Coleman > wrote: >> This morning, Glenn AA5PK, and I had a QSO via the experimental >> transponder activated on LilacSat-2. It was very interesting and fun. >> A non-inverting mode J transponder was new to me. >> >> Using manual tuning to adjust for Doppler shift proved to be a small >> challenge as I am more accustomed to operating on a transponder like >> FO-29. Running SDR in parallel to my Icom IC-9100 gave me a good >> visual representation of the transponder pass band. >> >> You can listen to a brief clip of our QSO here: >> > > _______________________________________________ > 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 pushbiker2004 at yahoo.co.uk Tue Jul 12 16:33:45 2016 From: pushbiker2004 at yahoo.co.uk (paul robinson) Date: Tue, 12 Jul 2016 16:33:45 +0000 (UTC) Subject: [amsat-bb] Attention A07 MODE A/B 2M1EUB/P I087NC References: <1062924973.2947189.1468341225821.JavaMail.yahoo.ref@mail.yahoo.com> Message-ID: <1062924973.2947189.1468341225821.JavaMail.yahoo@mail.yahoo.com> 2M1EUB AO7 MODE A/B QRV THIS WEEK.From new qth in Aberdeenshire Scotland.73 de paul From n8hm at arrl.net Tue Jul 12 17:05:28 2016 From: n8hm at arrl.net (Paul Stoetzer) Date: Tue, 12 Jul 2016 13:05:28 -0400 Subject: [amsat-bb] LilacSat-2 Transponder active over N America 13:15 UTC In-Reply-To: References: <37a3805b-ef1f-0c1d-df38-06381454560b@verizon.net> Message-ID: I understand there have been some questions about how inverting vs. non-inverting transponders and why it makes a difference with the Doppler shift. At AOS, the satellite is moving towards you. A 435 MHz downlink signal for a LEO satellite is going to appear to be about 10 kHz higher than the frequency at which the satellite is transmitting (this does vary based on orbital altitude, and thus velocity). At the same time, your 145 MHz uplink signal is going to appear at the satellite to be about 3.5 kHz higher than the frequency at which you're transmitting. Let's look at an example for FO-29, an inverting mode V/U (J) linear transponder satellite, based on these estimated numbers: The convention for manual tuning for Doppler on amateur satellites is to tune the highest of the tune frequencies and leave the other one alone as much as possible, so someone calling CQ will generally leave their transmit fixed and tune only their downlink on a mode V/U linear transponder satellite. If you uplink at 145.925 MHz at your AOS, your signal will appear to be about 145.928.5 MHz at the satellite, since the transponder is inverting (uplinks from 145.900 MHz - 146.000 MHz corresponding to downlinks from 435.900 MHz - 435.800 Mhz), FO-29's transponder will retransmit your signal at 435.871.5 MHz. So at your AOS, you will receive your signal at about 435.881.5 MHz. At your LOS, with the satellite moving away from you, the satellite's downlink frequency will appear to be about 10 kHz lower and your uplink frequency will appear to be about 3.5 kHz lower at the satellite. FO-29 will be receiving your uplink signal at 145.921.5 MHz and will retransmit that at 435.878.5 MHz, which will appear to be 435.868.5 MHz at your LOS. The total Doppler shift encountered by the user is thus 13 kHz. You'll note that this is the difference between the total shift on the downlink (20 kHz) and the total shift on the uplink (7 kHz). When the frequencies are inverted, the sidebands of a SSB signal are naturally inverted as well. The convention is to always receive on USB. Users therefore transmit on LSB. Now, let's try this example on LilacSat-2's non-inverting mode V/U linear transponder. The uplink frequencies for the transponder are 144.342.5 MHz - 144.382.5 MHz and the downlink frequencies are 437.180 MHz - 437.220 MHz. If you uplink in the center of the passband, at 144.362.5 MHz, at AOS your signal will appear to be approximately 144.366 MHz at the satellite. LilacSat-2, with it's passband non-inverted, will retransmit this signal at 437.203.5 MHz, and you will receive your signal on the ground at 437.213.5 MHz. At your LOS, your signal will appear to be approximately 144.359 MHz at the satellite and it will retransmit this signal at 437.196.5 MHz, which you will receive on the ground at 437.186.5 MHz. The total Doppler shift encountered by the user is thus 27 kHz. You'll note that this is the SUM of the total shift on the downlink (20 kHz) and the total shift on the uplink (7 kHz). Of course, when using a non-inverted transponder, the sidebands will not be inverted, so you'll naturally transmit in USB to receive your signal on USB as well. By inverting the frequencies on the downlink, more than half of the total Doppler shift is canceled out, making manual tuning much easier! Mode A (V/A), K (H/A), and T (H/V) transponders have traditionally been non-inverting due to the low total Doppler shift at those frequencies, but those using higher frequencies have used inverted passbands since the first one was flown on AO-7. The P4A analog transponder on Es'HailSat-2 will be an exception, being non-inverting despite the use of 2.4 GHz and 10 GHz, but that's because the satellite will be nearly stationary relative to the ground users and the total Doppler shift will be very minimal. I do not know why LilacSat-2's SDR linear transponder was programmed to be non-inverting, but based on the comments made on Twitter by a member of the Harbin University team, it was added purely as an experiment (after all, when you're using an SDR, different modes are just lines of code, no new hardware is needed). The transponder also lacks automatic gain control, which is critical for maintaining the linearity of downlink signals on a linear transponder. Strong signals on the transponder may cause distortion of downlink signals. As always, it's important to keep your ERP at a reasonable level. 73, Paul, N8HM On Tue, Jul 12, 2016 at 9:36 AM, Paul Stoetzer wrote: > I hope to be able to catch it at some point. I was on the 09:51 UTC > pass over the Atlantic, but only heard the familiar telemetry bursts > of the satellite in it's default mode. > > Keep in mind that this transponder is entirely done in software - the > second software defined linear transponder to fly after the ARISSat-1 > transponder. Being non-inverting adds a bit of a challenge for manual > operators, but nothing that can't be handled. > > LilacSat-2 is a neat satellite. When turned on it's been in FM > transponder mode most often, but the on-board SDR also has programming > for an APRS digipeater as well as a linear transponder as we've seen > the past couple of days. Unfortunately, it suffers from periodic > resets and resets to a telemetry only mode, so you never really know > whether or not it will be on when it comes over. > > 73, > > Paul, N8HM > > On Tue, Jul 12, 2016 at 9:18 AM, KO6TZ Bob wrote: >> Clayton, >> >> Thanks for the "Heads-Up" worked perfect. A couple of taps on the "-" key >> and SatPC32 tracked the satellite perfect. Had a QSO with Glenn. Nice >> sounding transponder. >> >> KO6TZ >> Bob >> >> >> I should have been a little more clear in my email earlier. The >> transponder on LilacSat-2 active today was not the normal FM one but >> rather a SSB transponder. It is experimental and has no AGC according >> to the reports from Twitter. I'd suggest paying attention to the >> AMSAT OSCAR status page (http://www.amsat.org/status) and following >> BG2BHC on Twitter for operational updates. >> >> I was using manual control but you can add this line to your >> DOPPLER.SQF. It will need some minor calibration: >> >> LILACSAT-2,437200.0,144362.0,USB,USB,NOR,0,0,SSB Transponder >> >> 73 >> Clayton >> W5PFG >> >> On Mon, Jul 11, 2016 at 9:26 AM, Clayton Coleman >> wrote: >>> This morning, Glenn AA5PK, and I had a QSO via the experimental >>> transponder activated on LilacSat-2. It was very interesting and fun. >>> A non-inverting mode J transponder was new to me. >>> >>> Using manual tuning to adjust for Doppler shift proved to be a small >>> challenge as I am more accustomed to operating on a transponder like >>> FO-29. Running SDR in parallel to my Icom IC-9100 gave me a good >>> visual representation of the transponder pass band. >>> >>> You can listen to a brief clip of our QSO here: >>> >> >> _______________________________________________ >> 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 n4csitwo at bellsouth.net Tue Jul 12 20:04:27 2016 From: n4csitwo at bellsouth.net (n4csitwo at bellsouth.net) Date: Tue, 12 Jul 2016 16:04:27 -0400 Subject: [amsat-bb] Headset for a Kenwood TH-D7A HT Message-ID: <93A661D3C20846D1AA8CBEC52252BA25@DHJ> Does anyone know if there is a 2-ear headset w/mic that will play well with a Kenwood TH-D7A handheld? My old Kenwood HMC-3 (single ear) set that was made for the D7A finally broke and I'd like to replace it with a full 2-ear headset. Dave, AA4KN --- This email has been checked for viruses by Avast antivirus software. https://www.avast.com/antivirus From mccardelm at gmail.com Tue Jul 12 21:58:56 2016 From: mccardelm at gmail.com (E.Mike McCardel) Date: Tue, 12 Jul 2016 17:58:56 -0400 Subject: [amsat-bb] Headset for a Kenwood TH-D7A HT In-Reply-To: <93A661D3C20846D1AA8CBEC52252BA25@DHJ> References: <93A661D3C20846D1AA8CBEC52252BA25@DHJ> Message-ID: Dave, I shared an eBay link in a separate email, But search Amazon or eBay for Headset for a Kenwood TH-D7A HT In believe Wouxan boufang and others use the same pin out. EMike EMike McCardel, AA8EM Rotating Editor AMSAT News Service Sent from my iPhone > On Jul 12, 2016, at 4:04 PM, wrote: > > Does anyone know if there is a 2-ear headset w/mic that will play well with a Kenwood TH-D7A handheld? My old Kenwood HMC-3 (single ear) set that was made for the D7A finally broke and I'd like to replace it with a full 2-ear headset. > > Dave, AA4KN > > --- > This email has been checked for viruses by Avast antivirus software. > https://www.avast.com/antivirus > _______________________________________________ > 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 skristof at etczone.com Tue Jul 12 23:51:31 2016 From: skristof at etczone.com (skristof at etczone.com) Date: Tue, 12 Jul 2016 19:51:31 -0400 Subject: [amsat-bb] AO-85 Message-ID: <5aa40ffc2051aee02fa5e7eb839f10a6@etczone.com> So, what's the most common reason that the FoxTelem program won't decode? I'm running HDSDR software with an RTL-SDR dongle. It has worked in the past, but hasn't been decoding for about two weeks now. I can see the peak of the AO-85 on the HDSDR screen and manually track the doppler shift. Everybody is set to 48000 sample rate. I get perfect "eyes" on the FoxTelem screen. But zero decoding. Anybody got any hints or tips? Steve AI9IN From n8hm at arrl.net Wed Jul 13 13:12:18 2016 From: n8hm at arrl.net (Paul Stoetzer) Date: Wed, 13 Jul 2016 09:12:18 -0400 Subject: [amsat-bb] LilacSat-2 Linear Transponder over North America 13-Jul Message-ID: I made my first QSOs via LilacSat-2's SDR linear transponder on two passes this morning - both with W5PFG - on the 1112Z and 1248Z passes. The transponder sounds quite good, though it seems somewhat less sensitive than other linear transponders. Running 25 watts to an Alaskan Arrow (with the top section removed - 8 elements on 70 cm and 3 elements on 2 m), my signal was weaker than on FO-29, AO-73, or any of the XW-2s. Telemetry bursts also occasionally interrupt transmissions on the transponder, but they are very short and not of much consequence. I was manually tuning since I operate portable without a computer. Keeping up with the nearly doubled Doppler shift compared to a inverting transponder is a challenge. I was leaving my uplink frequency fixed and tuning the receive as per convention for manual tuning and had to continuously tune to keep my downlink within the receiver's passband near TCA. On the first pass, W5PFG answered my CQ, though on the second pass, I tuned around to answer his CQ after receiving no responses to my own. Tuning around the passband manually reminds me of playing Halo back in the dorms at Michigan State and subbing in for another player who used the non-inverted controls (I have always played video games using the flight simulator style of down=up). Other stations were heard on the pass using LSB up and LSB down. That will work, of course, but goes against convention, which is to always receive in USB. If you choose LSB/LSB, you'll likely receive fewer responses to your CQs. 73, Paul, N8HM From plaws0 at gmail.com Wed Jul 13 15:11:28 2016 From: plaws0 at gmail.com (Peter Laws) Date: Wed, 13 Jul 2016 10:11:28 -0500 Subject: [amsat-bb] LilacSat-2 Linear Transponder over North America 13-Jul In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: On Wed, Jul 13, 2016 at 8:12 AM, Paul Stoetzer wrote: > Tuning around the passband manually > reminds me of playing Halo back in the dorms at Michigan State and > subbing in for another player who used the non-inverted controls (I > have always played video games using the flight simulator style of > down=up). Nerd. :-) > Other stations were heard on the pass using LSB up and LSB down. That > will work, of course, but goes against convention, which is to always > receive in USB. If you choose LSB/LSB, you'll likely receive fewer > responses to your CQs. Next time I am involved in a ham class I plan to make it a point to mention that it's "USB everywhere". The only place where the convention is to use LSB is 160/80/40 m (because reasons) and on the uplink of inverting transponders (because that's how they work). Everything else, unless a station is being operated by a contrarian, is USB. -- Peter Laws | N5UWY | plaws plaws net | Travel by Train! From n4csitwo at bellsouth.net Wed Jul 13 15:36:03 2016 From: n4csitwo at bellsouth.net (n4csitwo at bellsouth.net) Date: Wed, 13 Jul 2016 11:36:03 -0400 Subject: [amsat-bb] RM Italy ULA-100 UHF (70 cm) linear amplifier Message-ID: Has anyone used this 70 cm PW amplifier? I'm looking at purchasing one, but would like an opinion on how good it works. Thanks, Dave, AA4KN --- This email has been checked for viruses by Avast antivirus software. https://www.avast.com/antivirus From n0jy at amsat.org Wed Jul 13 15:39:44 2016 From: n0jy at amsat.org (Jerry Buxton) Date: Wed, 13 Jul 2016 10:39:44 -0500 Subject: [amsat-bb] RadFxSat Launch Vehicle Assembly Message-ID: <14d5ef16-f5ae-e337-a785-0c96c5adf1a7@amsat.org> http://spaceflightnow.com/2016/07/12/delta-2-rocket-being-assembled-at-vandenberg-for-penultimate-launch/ This is the ride for RadFxSat, scheduled for January 20, 2017. -- Jerry Buxton, N?JY From plaws0 at gmail.com Wed Jul 13 15:42:58 2016 From: plaws0 at gmail.com (Peter Laws) Date: Wed, 13 Jul 2016 10:42:58 -0500 Subject: [amsat-bb] RadFxSat Launch Vehicle Assembly In-Reply-To: <14d5ef16-f5ae-e337-a785-0c96c5adf1a7@amsat.org> References: <14d5ef16-f5ae-e337-a785-0c96c5adf1a7@amsat.org> Message-ID: On Wed, Jul 13, 2016 at 10:39 AM, Jerry Buxton wrote: > http://spaceflightnow.com/2016/07/12/delta-2-rocket-being-assembled-at-vandenberg-for-penultimate-launch/ > > This is the ride for RadFxSat, scheduled for January 20, 2017. AKA Fox-1B? -- Peter Laws | N5UWY | plaws plaws net | Travel by Train! From amsat-bb at wd9ewk.net Wed Jul 13 16:00:11 2016 From: amsat-bb at wd9ewk.net (Patrick STODDARD (WD9EWK/VA7EWK)) Date: Wed, 13 Jul 2016 16:00:11 +0000 Subject: [amsat-bb] AO-85 In-Reply-To: <5aa40ffc2051aee02fa5e7eb839f10a6@etczone.com> References: <5aa40ffc2051aee02fa5e7eb839f10a6@etczone.com> Message-ID: Steve, I don't think there is just one common reason why the FoxTelem program won't decode. I have seen a few instances where different solutions fixed the problem. I don't normally use an RTL-SDR dongle for copying telemetry from AO-85 (or AO-73), but I have a few questions... 1. What is the output bandwidth in HDSDR - 48000, 96000, ...? It should match the bandwidth you have in FoxTelem, although there is one circumstance I have come across where that is definitely not the case. I know you mentioned using 48000 all around, but there have been times I have seen the output bandwidth changed in HDSDR when I go to use it. I now check it every time I start the program, whether for 2. Are you using a virtual audio cable to connect HDSDR to FoxTelem? If so, which one? Or, for older Windows PCs, are you using the "Stereo Mix" device that came with many PCs running Windows XP or Windows 7? 3. In FoxTelem, did you select the RTL-SDR dongle in the dropdown listing on the main screen? AF or IQ? Bandwidth there set to 48000? 4. You mentioned you manually track the Doppler. Have you tried the AFC function in HDSDR, to let that program do the tracking for you? 5. Using the latest version of FoxTelem? Have you tried uninstalling FoxTelem, then reinstalling it (or installing the latest version)? I use HDSDR, Virtual Audio Cable, and the FoxTelem program with either the FUNcube Dongle Pro+ or an SDRplay receiver. With this combination, I have to set my Output Bandwidth from HDSDR to 96000, the bandwidth in the virtual audio cable to 96000, but set FoxTelem's bandwidth to 48000 in order to properly decode telemetry. This was not an issue if I used a FUNcube Dongle Pro+ directly with FoxTelem, cutting out HDSDR and a virtual audio cable, nor was it an issue if I had HDSDR and FoxTelem both using the FUNcube Dongle Pro+ directly and bypassing a virtual audio cable. The FUNcube Dongle Pro+ presents itself to Windows as an audio device, and as long as I use the same center/LO frequency in both programs I don't need to use a virtual audio cable to tie HDSDR to FoxTelem (or the FUNcube Dashboard, when receiving telemetry from either AO-73 or Ukube-1). 73! Patrick WD9EWK/VA7EWK http://www.wd9ewk.net/ Twitter: @WD9EWK On Tue, Jul 12, 2016 at 11:51 PM, wrote: > So, what's the most common reason that the FoxTelem program won't > decode? > > I'm running HDSDR software with an RTL-SDR dongle. It has worked in the > past, but hasn't been decoding for about two weeks now. I can see the > peak of the AO-85 on the HDSDR screen and manually track the doppler > shift. Everybody is set to 48000 sample rate. I get perfect "eyes" on > the FoxTelem screen. But zero decoding. > > Anybody got any hints or tips? > > Steve AI9IN > ______________________________ From n0jy at amsat.org Wed Jul 13 16:33:25 2016 From: n0jy at amsat.org (Jerry Buxton) Date: Wed, 13 Jul 2016 11:33:25 -0500 Subject: [amsat-bb] AO-85 In-Reply-To: <5aa40ffc2051aee02fa5e7eb839f10a6@etczone.com> References: <5aa40ffc2051aee02fa5e7eb839f10a6@etczone.com> Message-ID: <9b46a402-0e5f-05a8-ef94-db97fb275bd6@amsat.org> Steve, I have a similar problem, I used HDSDR for a couple of years in the development/testing of the Foxes and then "one day" a few months ago, FoxTelem just quit decoding what came from HDSDR. I never found a reason, after tweaking everything I know of to tweak. Same symptoms as yours, looks right but doesn't decode. I had also used SDR# in some of the testing so I switched back to it and it has been working fine. I still try HDSDR now and then and it still doesn't work. This was all on the same PC running Windows 10, so HDSDR worked and then just didn't. I don't know if it was a Windows update or what. Anyway you might want to try another SDR application, to see if you can get back on track. Come to think of it I just built a new PC so maybe I'll try HDSDR on it now, and see if it works or not. We're testing RadFxSat so maybe I can let it run while I'm in the Fox Labs doing the testing and see if it captures any of the test data. I will (try to remember to!) let you know if it does work on the new PC. FWIW, I'm not recommending a new PC just to make it work! :-D Jerry Buxton, N?JY On 7/12/2016 18:51, skristof at etczone.com wrote: > So, what's the most common reason that the FoxTelem program won't > decode? > > I'm running HDSDR software with an RTL-SDR dongle. It has worked in the > past, but hasn't been decoding for about two weeks now. I can see the > peak of the AO-85 on the HDSDR screen and manually track the doppler > shift. Everybody is set to 48000 sample rate. I get perfect "eyes" on > the FoxTelem screen. But zero decoding. > > Anybody got any hints or tips? > > Steve AI9IN > _______________________________________________ > 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 w5pfg at amsat.org Wed Jul 13 16:45:33 2016 From: w5pfg at amsat.org (Clayton W5PFG) Date: Wed, 13 Jul 2016 11:45:33 -0500 Subject: [amsat-bb] AO-85 In-Reply-To: <9b46a402-0e5f-05a8-ef94-db97fb275bd6@amsat.org> References: <5aa40ffc2051aee02fa5e7eb839f10a6@etczone.com> <9b46a402-0e5f-05a8-ef94-db97fb275bd6@amsat.org> Message-ID: I've had some similar issues as well. I usually blame operator error on my part. When this has occurred, I reset HDSDR back to its original configuration. "Options -> Misc Options -> Reset to factory settings" are the menu picks. I then will use my personal "cheat sheet" to setup HDSDR back to my preferences. This has fixed the type of issue you describe Jerry several times. 73 Clayton W5PFG On 7/13/2016 11:33, Jerry Buxton wrote: > Steve, > > I have a similar problem, I used HDSDR for a couple of years in the > development/testing of the Foxes and then "one day" a few months ago, > FoxTelem just quit decoding what came from HDSDR. I never found a > reason, after tweaking everything I know of to tweak. Same symptoms as > yours, looks right but doesn't decode. > > I had also used SDR# in some of the testing so I switched back to it and > it has been working fine. I still try HDSDR now and then and it still > doesn't work. > This was all on the same PC running Windows 10, so HDSDR worked and then > just didn't. I don't know if it was a Windows update or what. > Anyway you might want to try another SDR application, to see if you can > get back on track. > > Come to think of it I just built a new PC so maybe I'll try HDSDR on it > now, and see if it works or not. We're testing RadFxSat so maybe I can > let it run while I'm in the Fox Labs doing the testing and see if it > captures any of the test data. I will (try to remember to!) let you > know if it does work on the new PC. FWIW, I'm not recommending a new PC > just to make it work! :-D > > Jerry Buxton, N?JY From skristof at etczone.com Wed Jul 13 16:53:29 2016 From: skristof at etczone.com (skristof at etczone.com) Date: Wed, 13 Jul 2016 12:53:29 -0400 Subject: [amsat-bb] AO-85 In-Reply-To: References: <5aa40ffc2051aee02fa5e7eb839f10a6@etczone.com> <9b46a402-0e5f-05a8-ef94-db97fb275bd6@amsat.org> Message-ID: Your descriptions sound very familiar. So, maybe it's the HDSDR and not the FoxTelem at all. I am running Windows 10 on the machine. When I get home from work, I'm going to reset HDSDR to default, then set it up again for FoxTelem and see what happens. If that doesn't work, I may try another SDR software. Thanks! Steve AI9IN On 2016-07-13 12:45, Clayton W5PFG wrote: > I've had some similar issues as well. I usually blame operator error on my part. When this has occurred, I reset HDSDR back to its original configuration. > > "Options -> Misc Options -> Reset to factory settings" are the menu picks. I then will use my personal "cheat sheet" to setup HDSDR back to my preferences. This has fixed the type of issue you describe Jerry several times. > > 73 > Clayton > W5PFG > > On 7/13/2016 11:33, Jerry Buxton wrote: > >> Steve, >> >> I have a similar problem, I used HDSDR for a couple of years in the >> development/testing of the Foxes and then "one day" a few months ago, >> FoxTelem just quit decoding what came from HDSDR. I never found a >> reason, after tweaking everything I know of to tweak. Same symptoms as >> yours, looks right but doesn't decode. >> >> I had also used SDR# in some of the testing so I switched back to it and >> it has been working fine. I still try HDSDR now and then and it still >> doesn't work. >> This was all on the same PC running Windows 10, so HDSDR worked and then >> just didn't. I don't know if it was a Windows update or what. >> Anyway you might want to try another SDR application, to see if you can >> get back on track. >> >> Come to think of it I just built a new PC so maybe I'll try HDSDR on it >> now, and see if it works or not. We're testing RadFxSat so maybe I can >> let it run while I'm in the Fox Labs doing the testing and see if it >> captures any of the test data. I will (try to remember to!) let you >> know if it does work on the new PC. FWIW, I'm not recommending a new PC >> just to make it work! :-D >> >> Jerry Buxton, N?JY > _______________________________________________ > 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 n0jy at amsat.org Wed Jul 13 16:59:09 2016 From: n0jy at amsat.org (Jerry Buxton) Date: Wed, 13 Jul 2016 11:59:09 -0500 Subject: [amsat-bb] RadFxSat Launch Vehicle Assembly In-Reply-To: References: <14d5ef16-f5ae-e337-a785-0c96c5adf1a7@amsat.org> Message-ID: On 7/13/2016 10:42, Peter Laws wrote: > AKA Fox-1B? > Yes. However, that is really an AMSAT internal designation we use since it is part of the Fox-1 bus series, we use the suffix to designate what we are building in regard to assembly. RadFxSat is the official/only name in the ELaNa XIV mission. Kinda like Fox-1A was known only as Fox-1 in the ELaNa XII mission. Vanderbilt University ISDE submitted the CSLI for RadFxSat and RadFxSat-2 (in cooperation with us) for their experiments. Officially (per launch manifests) vs. Internally: Fox-1 | (Fox-1A) Fox-1C | (Fox-1Cliff, it was named Cliff after the launch was secured) Fox-1D | (Fox-1D) RadFxSat | (Fox-1B) RadFxSat-2 | (Fox-1E) Jerry Buxton, N?JY From plaws0 at gmail.com Wed Jul 13 17:03:07 2016 From: plaws0 at gmail.com (Peter Laws) Date: Wed, 13 Jul 2016 12:03:07 -0500 Subject: [amsat-bb] RadFxSat Launch Vehicle Assembly In-Reply-To: References: <14d5ef16-f5ae-e337-a785-0c96c5adf1a7@amsat.org> Message-ID: On Wed, Jul 13, 2016 at 11:59 AM, Jerry Buxton wrote: > > Officially (per launch manifests) vs. Internally: > Fox-1 | (Fox-1A) > Fox-1C | (Fox-1Cliff, it was named Cliff after the launch was secured) > Fox-1D | (Fox-1D) > RadFxSat | (Fox-1B) > RadFxSat-2 | (Fox-1E) Don't forget the OSCAR number, too. :-D OK, so it is the same. Great news! Is that the only vehicle with an amateur radio mission on this launch? -- Peter Laws | N5UWY | plaws plaws net | Travel by Train! From n0jy at amsat.org Wed Jul 13 17:30:26 2016 From: n0jy at amsat.org (Jerry Buxton) Date: Wed, 13 Jul 2016 12:30:26 -0500 Subject: [amsat-bb] RadFxSat Launch Vehicle Assembly In-Reply-To: References: <14d5ef16-f5ae-e337-a785-0c96c5adf1a7@amsat.org> Message-ID: On 7/13/2016 12:03, Peter Laws wrote: > Is that the only vehicle with an amateur radio mission on this launch? To the best of my knowledge, yes. I consider "amateur radio mission" to be two-way communications for hams, not just downlink telemetry in an amateur band. Jerry Buxton, N?JY From jim at k6ccc.org Wed Jul 13 17:41:16 2016 From: jim at k6ccc.org (Jim Walls) Date: Wed, 13 Jul 2016 10:41:16 -0700 Subject: [amsat-bb] RadFxSat Launch Vehicle Assembly In-Reply-To: References: <14d5ef16-f5ae-e337-a785-0c96c5adf1a7@amsat.org> Message-ID: <268656385b6e42f79a1da01527d9a66e@k6ccc.org> Jerry Buxton said (in part): > I consider "amateur radio mission" to be two-way communications for hams, not just downlink telemetry in an amateur band. AMEN to that! Jim Walls K6CCC From plaws0 at gmail.com Wed Jul 13 17:46:09 2016 From: plaws0 at gmail.com (Peter Laws) Date: Wed, 13 Jul 2016 12:46:09 -0500 Subject: [amsat-bb] RadFxSat Launch Vehicle Assembly In-Reply-To: References: <14d5ef16-f5ae-e337-a785-0c96c5adf1a7@amsat.org> Message-ID: On Wed, Jul 13, 2016 at 12:30 PM, Jerry Buxton wrote: > To the best of my knowledge, yes. I consider "amateur radio mission" to > be two-way communications for hams, not just downlink telemetry in an > amateur band. I do, too. Thanks. -- Peter Laws | N5UWY | plaws plaws net | Travel by Train! From kq6ea at verizon.net Wed Jul 13 18:20:20 2016 From: kq6ea at verizon.net (Jim Jerzycke) Date: Wed, 13 Jul 2016 18:20:20 +0000 Subject: [amsat-bb] RadFxSat Launch Vehicle Assembly In-Reply-To: <268656385b6e42f79a1da01527d9a66e@k6ccc.org> References: <14d5ef16-f5ae-e337-a785-0c96c5adf1a7@amsat.org> <268656385b6e42f79a1da01527d9a66e@k6ccc.org> Message-ID: <7a49bc99-9e42-3078-7066-d5d274b11d0a@verizon.net> DOUBLE AMEN to that! 73, Jim KQ6EA On 07/13/2016 05:41 PM, Jim Walls wrote: > Jerry Buxton said (in part): > > I consider "amateur radio mission" to be two-way communications for > hams, not just downlink telemetry in an amateur band. > > > AMEN to that! > > Jim Walls > K6CCC > > > _______________________________________________ > 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 johnbrier at gmail.com Wed Jul 13 23:56:15 2016 From: johnbrier at gmail.com (John Brier) Date: Wed, 13 Jul 2016 19:56:15 -0400 Subject: [amsat-bb] [Video] Failed ISS Slow Scan TV! Message-ID: https://youtu.be/g0st4GzyZb8 This is why you should always record the audio of the ISS SSTV transmission! This is from the July 2015 International Space Station (ISS) Slow Scan TV (SSTV) event, recorded in Raleigh, North Carolina, USA. Please Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/c/SpaceComms1?sub_confirmation=1 73, John Brier KG4AKV From amsat-bb at wd9ewk.net Thu Jul 14 16:08:19 2016 From: amsat-bb at wd9ewk.net (Patrick STODDARD (WD9EWK/VA7EWK)) Date: Thu, 14 Jul 2016 16:08:19 +0000 Subject: [amsat-bb] AO-85 In-Reply-To: <5aa40ffc2051aee02fa5e7eb839f10a6@etczone.com> References: <5aa40ffc2051aee02fa5e7eb839f10a6@etczone.com> Message-ID: Steve, I'll throw out yet another thing, something I have seen more with Windows 10 systems, but could also affect the older Windows versions. Have you tried listening to anything with just HDSDR? With some Windows updates, the driver needed to use the dongle as a general-coverage SDR receiver gets overwritten by these updates, and you have to rerun the Zadig utility to reinstall the proper (non-Microsoft) driver to resume using the dongle as a general-coverage receiver. With the most recent updates this week, I will check that with my Windows 10 tablets this weekend, to see if any of them need that driver reinstalled. 73! Patrick WD9EWK/VA7EWK http://www.wd9ewk.net/ Twitter: @WD9EWK On Tue, Jul 12, 2016 at 11:51 PM, wrote: > So, what's the most common reason that the FoxTelem program won't > decode? > > I'm running HDSDR software with an RTL-SDR dongle. It has worked in the > past, but hasn't been decoding for about two weeks now. I can see the > peak of the AO-85 on the HDSDR screen and manually track the doppler > shift. Everybody is set to 48000 sample rate. I get perfect "eyes" on > the FoxTelem screen. But zero decoding. > > Anybody got any hints or tips? > > Steve AI9IN > _______________________________________________ > From n4csitwo at bellsouth.net Fri Jul 15 01:36:30 2016 From: n4csitwo at bellsouth.net (n4csitwo at bellsouth.net) Date: Thu, 14 Jul 2016 21:36:30 -0400 Subject: [amsat-bb] =?iso-8859-1?q?Upcoming_ARISS_contact_with_Frontiers_o?= =?iso-8859-1?q?f_Flight_Museum=27s_=22Moon_Day_2016=22=2C_Dallas_T?= =?iso-8859-1?q?X?= Message-ID: <033D939AF7CB430488B42AB17838E153@DHJ> An International Space Station school contact has been planned with participants at Frontiers of Flight Museum's "Moon Day 2016", Dallas TX on 16 July. The event is scheduled to begin at approximately 15:54 UTC. It is recommended that you start listening approximately 10 minutes before this time. The duration of the contact is approximately 9 minutes and 30 seconds. The contact will be a telebridge between NA1SS and W6SRJ. The contact should be audible over the west coast of the U.S. Interested parties are invited to listen in on the 145.80 MHz downlink. The contact is expected to be conducted in English. The Frontiers of Flight Museum is committed to an Amateur Radio on the International Space Station (ARISS) contact for our Moon Day event on July 16, 2016. Our previous experience was one of the most successful events in our Museum's 25-year history. As a result of the ARISS uplink during our last Moon Day in July 2015, we have reached a whole new audience of families-not only from the students who were selected to ask their questions, but also from the 200+ members of the audience who witnessed their direct communication with Commander Gennady Padalka on Expedition 44. These new audiences have given us an even larger "family" to educate, motivate, and inspire with our stories of space flight history and innovation, including the importance of International Space Station research to life on Earth. We look forward to an even larger audience for 2016. Participants will ask as many of the following questions as time allows: 1. How do you recycle, clean, and reuse water so that the water is drinkable on the ISS? 2. Do you have more than one space suit? 3. What is your daily schedule like on the ISS? 4. How do you fix the International Space Station and keep it on track? 5. When is the next spacewalk and what is its mission? 6. What was the worst problem on the ISS recently and how did you fix it? 7. What happens when you release a helium balloon in the Space Station? 8. How does the atmosphere on the ISS differ from that on Earth? 9. What kinds of experiments are you doing to learn more about how people can spend longer periods of time away from the earth, on the space station, or on another planet? 10. What is the most important work you do on the International Space Station? 11. Is it possible for an astronaut or cosmonaut to get stuck floating in the middle of a space station module? 12. Does the space station experience time zone changes like we do across America and the world? 13. What food do you miss the most when you are in space? 14. What are some fun things you get to do on the International Space Station? 15. If you ever lost contact with Earth, what would you do? 16. What inspired you to be an astronaut? 17. What do you need to study to become an Astronaut? 18. What does it feel like when you blast off? 19. What is the most amazing thing you have ever seen in space? 20. What does earth look like from space? 21. What requirements are needed to be an astronaut? 22. How was your experience in space compared to your training? 23. How did becoming an astronaut affect your life? 24. What was your biggest surprise when you first went to space? PLEASE CHECK THE FOLLOWING FOR MORE INFORMATION ON ARISS UPDATES: Visit ARISS on Facebook. We can be found at Amateur Radio on the International Space Station (ARISS). To receive our Twitter updates, follow @ARISS_status Next planned event(s): 1. YOTA Camp 2016 IARU-R1, Salzburg, Austria, telebridge via VK4KHZ The ISS callsign is presently scheduled to be NA1SS The scheduled astronaut is Jeff Williams KD5TVQ Contact is a go for: Mon 2016-07-18 10:25:53 UTC 2. United Space School hosted by the Foundation for International Space Education (FISE), Seabrook TX, telebridge via W6SRJ The ISS callsign is presently scheduled to be NA1SS The scheduled astronaut is Jeff Williams KD5TVQ Contact is a go for: Tue 2016-07-19 14:52:20 UTC ABOUT ARISS Amateur Radio on the International Space Station (ARISS) is a cooperative venture of international amateur radio societies and the space agencies that support the International Space Station (ISS). In the United States, sponsors are the Radio Amateur Satellite Corporation (AMSAT), the American Radio Relay League (ARRL), and the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA). The primary goal of ARISS is to promote exploration of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) topics by organizing scheduled contacts via amateur radio between crew members aboard the ISS and students in classrooms or informal education venues. With the help of experienced amateur radio volunteers, ISS crews speak directly with large audiences in a variety of public forums. Before and during these radio contacts, students, teachers, parents, and communities learn about space, space technologies, and amateur radio. For more information, see www.ariss.org, www.amsat.org, and www.arrl.org. Thank you & 73, David - AA4KN --- This email has been checked for viruses by Avast antivirus software. https://www.avast.com/antivirus From n4csitwo at bellsouth.net Fri Jul 15 01:59:48 2016 From: n4csitwo at bellsouth.net (n4csitwo at bellsouth.net) Date: Thu, 14 Jul 2016 21:59:48 -0400 Subject: [amsat-bb] Upcoming ARISS contact with YOTA Camp 2016 IARU-R1, Salzburg, Austria Message-ID: <20ED5DD6F44E462FAE0602C27C80A33E@DHJ> An International Space Station school contact has been planned with participants at YOTA Camp 2016 IARU-R1, Salzburg, Austria on 18 July. The event is scheduled to begin at approximately 10:25 UTC. It is recommended that you start listening approximately 10 minutes before this time.The duration of the contact is approximately 9 minutes and 30 seconds. The contact will be a telebridge between NA1SS and VK4KHZ. The contact should be audible over Australia and adjacent areas. Interested parties are invited to listen in on the 145.80 MHz downlink. The contact is expected to be conducted in English. Youngsters On The Air is a youth camp which is held every summer since 2011. This year more than 25 teams from different countries of IARU (International Amateur Radio Union) Region 1 will travel to take part in YOTA, which will be organized by OeVSV in Wagrain Austria. Young Ham's will participate in activities as presentations, competitions, ARDF, kit building and much more. A main part of the program this year will be satellites, space, AMSAT and a contact with ISS. This will be a great chance and unforgettable moment for all youngsters. Throughout the year several activities are being held. One of them is YOTA December month. Special call signs with YOTA in suffix are on the air to give youth a change to grab the mic. In YCP (Youth Contesting Program) youngsters are invited to travel to a big-gun contest station and take part with a youth team in a contest. The goal of YOTA is to welcome new and young amateur radio operators to our hobby. To organize activities for the existing young radio amateurs and invite new youth to take part. Participants will ask as many of the following questions as time allows: 1. How will the ISS contribute to future Space exploration? 2. Is there daily maintenance onboard the ISS? 3. Will there be future expansions of the ISS? 4. What is it like to do Amateur Radio from the ISS? 5. What's your favourite thing to do on the ISS? 6. Can you access the internet in your free time? 7. Do you never get scared of the distance between you and Earth? 8. How do the astronauts communicate with each other on the ISS, via intercom? 9. How do you do the laundry in Space? 10. Is everybody ham radio licensed onboard the ISS? 11. Is there any backup power supply on the ISS or is it only working on solar power? 12. When you communicate with a ground station your signal will suffer from Doppler shift. Who does take care of frequency correction? 13. When you travel so fast onboard the ISS, time should pass slower than on Earth. Can you measure it? 14. Do you encounter interference from other electrical devices with your radio onboard? 15. Why do you lose radio contact during reentry into the atmosphere? 16. Do you have a smartphone onboard? 17. Can you detect pollution of radio frequency spectrum from above? 18. Is there a difference in air pollution above different continents of earth? 19. Do you use software defined radio technology onboard? 20. Do you have animals onboard the ISS? PLEASE CHECK THE FOLLOWING FOR MORE INFORMATION ON ARISS UPDATES: Visit ARISS on Facebook. We can be found at Amateur Radio on the International Space Station (ARISS). To receive our Twitter updates, follow @ARISS_status Next planned event(s): 1. United Space School hosted by the Foundation for International Space Education (FISE), Seabrook TX, telebridge via W6SRJ The ISS callsign is presently scheduled to be NA1SS The scheduled astronaut is Jeff Williams KD5TVQ Contact is a go for: Tue 2016-07-19 14:52:20 UTC ABOUT ARISS Amateur Radio on the International Space Station (ARISS) is a cooperative venture of international amateur radio societies and the space agencies that support the International Space Station (ISS). In the United States, sponsors are the Radio Amateur Satellite Corporation (AMSAT), the American Radio Relay League (ARRL), and the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA). The primary goal of ARISS is to promote exploration of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) topics by organizing scheduled contacts via amateur radio between crew members aboard the ISS and students in classrooms or informal education venues. With the help of experienced amateur radio volunteers, ISS crews speak directly with large audiences in a variety of public forums. Before and during these radio contacts, students, teachers, parents, and communities learn about space, space technologies, and amateur radio. For more information, see www.ariss.org, www.amsat.org, and www.arrl.org. Thank you & 73, David - AA4KN --- This email has been checked for viruses by Avast antivirus software. https://www.avast.com/antivirus From lu7aa at yahoo.com Fri Jul 15 04:05:42 2016 From: lu7aa at yahoo.com (Amsat Argentina) Date: Fri, 15 Jul 2016 04:05:42 +0000 (UTC) Subject: [amsat-bb] LUSEX UV Transponder initial test References: <1544473415.3572346.1468555542627.JavaMail.yahoo.ref@mail.yahoo.com> Message-ID: <1544473415.3572346.1468555542627.JavaMail.yahoo@mail.yahoo.com> Yesterday 07/14 LUSEX transponder was activated. We hear noise from space @145.950 and then a call from LU1ESY. Transponder is under test, enabled occasionally. We are very excited. More news soon. http://lusex.org.ar https://facebook.com/Amsat.LU http://amsat.org.ar From AJ9N at aol.com Fri Jul 15 07:28:37 2016 From: AJ9N at aol.com (AJ9N at aol.com) Date: Fri, 15 Jul 2016 03:28:37 -0400 Subject: [amsat-bb] Upcoming ARISS Contact Schedule as of 2016-07-15 07:30 UTC Message-ID: <1bfbb5.68b8b612.44b9eaa5@aol.com> Upcoming ARISS Contact Schedule as of 2016-07-15 07:30 UTC Quick list of scheduled contacts and events: ISS R&D Conference, San Diego, CA, telebridge via W6SRJ The ISS callsign is presently scheduled to be NA1SS The scheduled astronaut is Jeff Williams KD5TVQ Contact was successful: Thu 2016-07-14 16:03:33 UTC 37 deg (***) Frontiers of Flight Museum's ?Moon Day 2016?, Dallas TX, telebridge via W6SRJ The ISS callsign is presently scheduled to be NA1SS The scheduled astronaut is Jeff Williams KD5TVQ Contact is go for: Sat 2016-07-16 15:54:09 UTC 88 deg YOTA Camp 2016 IARU-R1, Salzburg, Austria, telebridge via VK4KHZ The ISS callsign is presently scheduled to be NA1SS The scheduled astronaut is Jeff Williams KD5TVQ Contact is a go for: Mon 2016-07-18 10:25:53 UTC 72 deg United Space School hosted by the Foundation for International Space Education (FISE), Seabrook TX, telebridge via W6SRJ The ISS callsign is presently scheduled to be NA1SS The scheduled astronaut is Jeff Williams KD5TVQ Contact is a go for: Tue 2016-07-19 14:52:20 UTC 74 deg Ufa, Russia, direct via TBD The ISS callsign is presently scheduled to be RS?ISS The scheduled astronaut is Oleg Skripochka RN3FU Contact is a go for Thu 2016-07-23 18:50 UTC **************************************************************************** ** ARISS is always glad to receive listener reports for the above contacts. ARISS thanks everyone in advance for their assistance. Feel free to send your reports to aj9n at amsat.org or aj9n at aol.com. **************************************************************************** *** All ARISS contacts are made via the Ericsson radio unless otherwise noted. **************************************************************************** *** Several of you have sent me emails asking about the RAC ARISS website and not being able to get in. That has now been changed to http://www.ariss.org/ Note that there are links to other ARISS websites from this site. **************************************************************************** Looking for something new to do? How about receiving DATV from the ISS? If interested, then please go to the ARISS-EU website for complete details. Look for the buttons indicating Ham Video. http://www.ariss-eu.org/ If you need some assistance, ARISS mentor Kerry N6IZW, might be able to provide some insight. Contact Kerry at kbanke at sbcglobal.net **************************************************************************** ARISS congratulations the following mentors who have now mentored over 100 schools: Gaston ON4WF with 121 Satoshi 7M3TJZ with 119 Francesco IK?WGF with 116 **************************************************************************** The webpages listed below were all reviewed for accuracy. Out of date webpages were removed and new ones have been added. If there are additional ARISS websites I need to know about, please let me know. Note, all times are approximate. It is recommended that you do your own orbital prediction or start listening about 10 minutes before the listed time. All dates and times listed follow International Standard ISO 8601 date and time format YYYY-MM-DD HH:MM:SS The complete schedule page has been updated as of 2016-07-15 07:30 UTC. (***) Here you will find a listing of all scheduled school contacts, and questions, other ISS related websites, IRLP and Echolink websites, and instructions for any contact that may be streamed live. http://www.amsat.org/amsat/ariss/news/arissnews.rtf Total number of ARISS ISS to earth school events is 1068. (***) Each school counts as 1 event. Total number of ARISS ISS to earth school contacts is 1033. (***) Each contact may have multiple schools sharing the same time slot. Total number of ARISS supported terrestrial contacts is 47. A complete year by year breakdown of the contacts may be found in the file. http://www.amsat.org/amsat/ariss/news/arissnews.rtf Please feel free to contact me if more detailed statistics are needed. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ The following US states and entities have never had an ARISS contact: Arkansas, Delaware, South Dakota, Wyoming, American Samoa, Guam, Northern Marianas Islands, and the Virgin Islands. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ QSL information may be found at: http://www.ariss.org/qsl-cards.html ISS callsigns: DP?ISS, IR?ISS, NA1SS, OR4ISS, RS?ISS **************************************************************************** The successful school list has been updated as of 2016-07-15 07:30 UTC. (***) http://www.amsat.org/amsat/ariss/news/Successful_ARISS_schools.rtf Frequency chart for packet, voice, and crossband repeater modes showing Doppler correction as of 2005-07-29 04:00 UTC http://www.amsat.org/amsat/ariss/news/ISS_frequencies_and_Doppler_correction .rtf Listing of ARISS related magazine articles as of 2006-07-10 03:30 UTC. http://www.amsat.org/amsat/ariss/news/ARISS_magazine_articles.rtf Check out the Zoho reports of the ARISS contacts https://reports.zoho.com/ZDBDataSheetView.cc?DBID=412218000000020415 **************************************************************************** Exp. 47 on orbit Jeff Williams KD5TVQ Oleg Skripochka RN3FU Aleksey Ovchinin Exp. 48 on orbit Anatoly Ivanishin Kate Rubins KG5FYJ Takuya Onishi KF5LKS **************************************************************************** 73, Charlie Sufana AJ9N One of the ARISS operation team mentors From lu3emb at hotmail.com Fri Jul 15 15:10:51 2016 From: lu3emb at hotmail.com (Miguel Angel Baldonado) Date: Fri, 15 Jul 2016 15:10:51 +0000 Subject: [amsat-bb] AMSAT-BB Satellite operation in NOA In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: Hi guys! in the coming days I will be SSB satellites operating in the northwestern region of Argentina (NOA) in the Puna and the Andes in the provinces of Salta and Jujuy with close to 5000 meters (16.000 feet ) above sea level heights. I'll be very close to the border with Bolivia so I hope to contact any station Central America or USA! 73! Mike LU3EMB El 13 de julio de 2016 14:46:52 GMT-03:00, amsat-bb-request at amsat.org escribi?: Send AMSAT-BB mailing list submissions to amsat-bb at amsat.org To subscribe or unsubscribe via the World Wide Web, visit http://www.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. Headset for a Kenwood TH-D7A HT (n4csitwo at bellsouth.net) 2. Re: Headset for a Kenwood TH-D7A HT (E.Mike McCardel) 3. AO-85 (skristof at etczone.com) 4. LilacSat-2 Linear Transponder over North America 13-Jul (Paul Stoetzer) 5. Re: LilacSat-2 Linear Transponder over North America 13-Jul (Peter Laws) 6. RM Italy ULA-100 UHF (70 cm) linear amplifier (n4csitwo at bellsouth.net) 7. RadFxSat Launch Vehicle Assembly (Jerry Buxton) 8. Re: RadFxSat Launch Vehicle Assembly (Peter Laws) 9. Re: AO-85 (Patrick STODDARD (WD9EWK/VA7EWK)) 10. Re: AO-85 (Jerry Buxton) 11. Re: AO-85 (Clayton W5PFG) 12. Re: AO-85 (skristof at etczone.com) 13. Re: RadFxSat Launch Vehicle Assembly (Jerry Buxton) 14. Re: RadFxSat Launch Vehicle Assembly (Peter Laws) 15. Re: RadFxSat Launch Vehicle Assembly (Jerry Buxton) 16. Re: RadFxSat Launch Vehicle Assembly (Jim Walls) 17. Re: RadFxSat Launch Vehicle Assembly (Peter Laws) ________________________________ Message: 1 Date: Tue, 12 Jul 2016 16:04:27 -0400 From: To: Subject: [amsat-bb] Headset for a Kenwood TH-D7A HT Message-ID: <93A661D3C20846D1AA8CBEC52252BA25 at DHJ> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="iso-8859-1" Does anyone know if there is a 2-ear headset w/mic that will play well with a Kenwood TH-D7A handheld? My old Kenwood HMC-3 (single ear) set that was made for the D7A finally broke and I'd like to replace it with a full 2-ear headset. Dave, AA4KN --- This email has been checked for viruses by Avast antivirus software. https://www.avast.com/antivirus ________________________________ Message: 2 Date: Tue, 12 Jul 2016 17:58:56 -0400 From: "E.Mike McCardel" To: n4csitwo at bellsouth.net Cc: amsat-bb at amsat.org Subject: Re: [amsat-bb] Headset for a Kenwood TH-D7A HT Message-ID: Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii Dave, I shared an eBay link in a separate email, But search Amazon or eBay for Headset for a Kenwood TH-D7A HT In believe Wouxan boufang and others use the same pin out. EMike EMike McCardel, AA8EM Rotating Editor AMSAT News Service Sent from my iPhone On Jul 12, 2016, at 4:04 PM, wrote: Does anyone know if there is a 2-ear headset w/mic that will play well with a Kenwood TH-D7A handheld? My old Kenwood HMC-3 (single ear) set that was made for the D7A finally broke and I'd like to replace it with a full 2-ear headset. Dave, AA4KN --- This email has been checked for viruses by Avast antivirus software. https://www.avast.com/antivirus ________________________________ 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 ________________________________ Message: 3 Date: Tue, 12 Jul 2016 19:51:31 -0400 From: skristof at etczone.com To: amsat-bb at amsat.org Subject: [amsat-bb] AO-85 Message-ID: <5aa40ffc2051aee02fa5e7eb839f10a6 at etczone.com> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=US-ASCII So, what's the most common reason that the FoxTelem program won't decode? I'm running HDSDR software with an RTL-SDR dongle. It has worked in the past, but hasn't been decoding for about two weeks now. I can see the peak of the AO-85 on the HDSDR screen and manually track the doppler shift. Everybody is set to 48000 sample rate. I get perfect "eyes" on the FoxTelem screen. But zero decoding. Anybody got any hints or tips? Steve AI9IN ________________________________ Message: 4 Date: Wed, 13 Jul 2016 09:12:18 -0400 From: Paul Stoetzer To: "amsat-bb at amsat.org" Subject: [amsat-bb] LilacSat-2 Linear Transponder over North America 13-Jul Message-ID: Content-Type: text/plain; charset=UTF-8 I made my first QSOs via LilacSat-2's SDR linear transponder on two passes this morning - both with W5PFG - on the 1112Z and 1248Z passes. The transponder sounds quite good, though it seems somewhat less sensitive than other linear transponders. Running 25 watts to an Alaskan Arrow (with the top section removed - 8 elements on 70 cm and 3 elements on 2 m), my signal was weaker than on FO-29, AO-73, or any of the XW-2s. Telemetry bursts also occasionally interrupt transmissions on the transponder, but they are very short and not of much consequence. I was manually tuning since I operate portable without a computer. Keeping up with the nearly doubled Doppler shift compared to a inverting transponder is a challenge. I was leaving my uplink frequency fixed and tuning the receive as per convention for manual tuning and had to continuously tune to keep my downlink within the receiver's passband near TCA. On the first pass, W5PFG answered my CQ, though on the second pass, I tuned around to answer his CQ after receiving no responses to my own. Tuning around the passband manually reminds me of playing Halo back in the dorms at Michigan State and subbing in for another player who used the non-inverted controls (I have always played video games using the flight simulator style of down=up). Other stations were heard on the pass using LSB up and LSB down. That will work, of course, but goes against convention, which is to always receive in USB. If you choose LSB/LSB, you'll likely receive fewer responses to your CQs. 73, Paul, N8HM ________________________________ Message: 5 Date: Wed, 13 Jul 2016 10:11:28 -0500 From: Peter Laws To: Paul Stoetzer Cc: "amsat-bb at amsat.org" Subject: Re: [amsat-bb] LilacSat-2 Linear Transponder over North America 13-Jul Message-ID: Content-Type: text/plain; charset=UTF-8 On Wed, Jul 13, 2016 at 8:12 AM, Paul Stoetzer wrote: Tuning around the passband manually reminds me of playing Halo back in the dorms at Michigan State and subbing in for another player who used the non-inverted controls (I have always played video games using the flight simulator style of down=up). Nerd. :-) Other stations were heard on the pass using LSB up and LSB down. That will work, of course, but goes against convention, which is to always receive in USB. If you choose LSB/LSB, you'll likely receive fewer responses to your CQs. Next time I am involved in a ham class I plan to make it a point to mention that it's "USB everywhere". The only place where the convention is to use LSB is 160/80/40 m (because reasons) and on the uplink of inverting transponders (because that's how they work). Everything else, unless a station is being operated by a contrarian, is USB. From jimlist at zoho.com Fri Jul 15 19:38:09 2016 From: jimlist at zoho.com (Jim Heck G3WGM) Date: Fri, 15 Jul 2016 20:38:09 +0100 Subject: [amsat-bb] AO-73/FUNcube Message-ID: <2A7D8EB505994D0C94882AC5A8FE39D0@jimPC2> Hi Folks I have just switched AO-73/FUNcube into full time transponder mode (Amateur Mode). As normal, plan to switch back to education mode on Sunday PM UTC Have FUN! 73s Jim G3WGM From johnbrier at gmail.com Sat Jul 16 05:34:34 2016 From: johnbrier at gmail.com (John Brier) Date: Sat, 16 Jul 2016 01:34:34 -0400 Subject: [amsat-bb] Activating NPOTA Blue Ridge Pkwy PK01 on July 16th 1546 UTC SO-50 pass Message-ID: I?ll be activating National Parks on The Air Blue Ridge Parkway PK01 from the Craggy Dome overlook on the July 16th 1546 UTC SO-50 pass The pass is 86 degrees elevation for me and I will be filming to hopefully make a video for my YouTube channel. I hope to make at least 10 contacts so I can get credit as an activator. I have never activated for NPOTA before nor have I been at the receiving end of a pileup on a satellite. Not sure that I will be, but I kinda want to be, and if so I will appreciate your patience. 73, John Brier KG4AKV From bruninga at usna.edu Sat Jul 16 11:04:19 2016 From: bruninga at usna.edu (Robert Bruninga) Date: Sat, 16 Jul 2016 07:04:19 -0400 Subject: [amsat-bb] Activating NPOTA Blue Ridge Pkwy PK01 on July 16th 1546 UTC SO-50 pass In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: > I?ll be activating National Parks on The Air Blue Ridge Parkway PK01 > from the Craggy Dome overlook on the July 16th 1546 UTC SO-50 pass > Check into the Annual Golden Packet Event from 1100 to 1400 on 445.925 (voice PL 100) for the 15 Mountain Tops along the Appalachians, trying to relay the Golden APRS packet from Maine to Georgia. If you have APRS, monitor 144.34 to see the packets. Do not transmit though until the Golden Packet message has been successful. http://aprs.org/at-golden-packet.html Bob, WB4APR > > The pass is 86 degrees elevation for me and I will be filming to > hopefully make a video for my YouTube channel. I hope to make at least > 10 contacts so I can get credit as an activator. > > I have never activated for NPOTA before nor have I been at the > receiving end of a pileup on a satellite. Not sure that I will be, but > I kinda want to be, and if so I will appreciate your patience. > > 73, John Brier KG4AKV > _______________________________________________ > 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 johnbrier at gmail.com Sat Jul 16 13:15:14 2016 From: johnbrier at gmail.com (John Brier) Date: Sat, 16 Jul 2016 09:15:14 -0400 Subject: [amsat-bb] Activating NPOTA Blue Ridge Pkwy PK01 on July 16th 1546 UTC SO-50 pass In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: Ah that's this weekend. I have a D72 so I will definitely tune in to the packet and check into the net. Will not TX until I've been told it's ok. John KG4AKV On Jul 16, 2016 7:04 AM, "Robert Bruninga" wrote: > > I?ll be activating National Parks on The Air Blue Ridge Parkway PK01 > > > from the Craggy Dome overlook on the July 16th 1546 UTC SO-50 pass > > > > Check into the Annual Golden Packet Event from 1100 to 1400 on 445.925 > (voice PL 100) for the 15 Mountain Tops along the Appalachians, trying to > relay the Golden APRS packet from Maine to Georgia. If you have APRS, > monitor 144.34 to see the packets. Do not transmit though until the Golden > Packet message has been successful. > > http://aprs.org/at-golden-packet.html > > Bob, WB4APR > > > > > The pass is 86 degrees elevation for me and I will be filming to > > hopefully make a video for my YouTube channel. I hope to make at least > > 10 contacts so I can get credit as an activator. > > > > I have never activated for NPOTA before nor have I been at the > > receiving end of a pileup on a satellite. Not sure that I will be, but > > I kinda want to be, and if so I will appreciate your patience. > > > > 73, John Brier KG4AKV > > _______________________________________________ > > 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 my.callsign at verizon.net Sat Jul 16 16:06:25 2016 From: my.callsign at verizon.net (KO6TZ Bob) Date: Sat, 16 Jul 2016 09:06:25 -0700 Subject: [amsat-bb] OSCAR_Satellite_Status_NO-84 Message-ID: <6400d217-402d-cedc-9253-83ee3e1cf7dc@verizon.net> I see that there are now separate "satellite selections" for the NO-84 Packet (Digi) and NO-84 PSK-31 transponders on the OSCAR Satellite Status page. This is a welcome addition. Great idea since there are times when the Packet is APOFF, or the PSK-31 is unusable due to noisy or poor 10 meter band conditions. Thanks.. BOB KO6TZ From mpkafer at gmail.com Sat Jul 16 16:10:37 2016 From: mpkafer at gmail.com (Matt Kafer) Date: Sat, 16 Jul 2016 12:10:37 -0400 Subject: [amsat-bb] Activating NPOTA Blue Ridge Pkwy PK01 on July 16th 1546 UTC SO-50 pass In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: Great to hear you John. Thanks for the contact and I hope you made your 10, it sounded like you were doing well. 73, Matt KM4ULB On Sat, Jul 16, 2016 at 1:34 AM, John Brier wrote: > I?ll be activating National Parks on The Air Blue Ridge Parkway PK01 > from the Craggy Dome overlook on the July 16th 1546 UTC SO-50 pass > > The pass is 86 degrees elevation for me and I will be filming to > hopefully make a video for my YouTube channel. I hope to make at least > 10 contacts so I can get credit as an activator. > > I have never activated for NPOTA before nor have I been at the > receiving end of a pileup on a satellite. Not sure that I will be, but > I kinda want to be, and if so I will appreciate your patience. > > 73, John Brier KG4AKV > _______________________________________________ > 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 gkcarr at go-express.net Sat Jul 16 20:41:52 2016 From: gkcarr at go-express.net (gkcarr at go-express.net) Date: Sat, 16 Jul 2016 15:41:52 -0500 (CDT) Subject: [amsat-bb] Activating NPOTA Blue Ridge Pkwy PK01 on July 16th 1546 UTC SO-50 pass In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: <1468701712.960415415@webmail.goexpress.us> If I caused QRM to others today during this pass, mea culpa. I do not know the source of the local strong tone that oscillates in/out. 73 George WA5KBH PS I hope I am not labeled a 'lid'! -----Original Message----- From: "Matt Kafer" Sent: Saturday, July 16, 2016 11:10 To: "John Brier" Cc: "AMSAT BB" Subject: Re: [amsat-bb] Activating NPOTA Blue Ridge Pkwy PK01 on July 16th 1546 UTC SO-50 pass Great to hear you John. Thanks for the contact and I hope you made your 10, it sounded like you were doing well. 73, Matt KM4ULB On Sat, Jul 16, 2016 at 1:34 AM, John Brier wrote: > I?ll be activating National Parks on The Air Blue Ridge Parkway PK01 > from the Craggy Dome overlook on the July 16th 1546 UTC SO-50 pass > > The pass is 86 degrees elevation for me and I will be filming to > hopefully make a video for my YouTube channel. I hope to make at least > 10 contacts so I can get credit as an activator. > > I have never activated for NPOTA before nor have I been at the > receiving end of a pileup on a satellite. Not sure that I will be, but > I kinda want to be, and if so I will appreciate your patience. > > 73, John Brier KG4AKV > _______________________________________________ > 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 johnbrier at gmail.com Sat Jul 16 21:49:47 2016 From: johnbrier at gmail.com (John Brier) Date: Sat, 16 Jul 2016 17:49:47 -0400 Subject: [amsat-bb] Report of NPOTA activation at Blue Ridge Pkwy on July 16th 1546 UTC SO-50 pass Message-ID: My first National Parks on The Air activation from Blue Ridge Parkway PK01 EM85 at Craggy Gardens in North Carolina was a big success and very fun. On the July 16th 1546 UTC SO-50 pass I made fourteen contacts with the following stations, in order of contact: 01) K8YSE 02) N8HM 03) K4FEG 04) KM4ULB 05) W2JV 06) KI4RO 07) WI9I 08) WA5KBH 09) W4DTA 10) N4UFO 11) AA5PK 12) WU2M 13) K5ND 14) W1PA Thank you to all the above stations. To those I couldn?t get back to, like NP4JV, we?ll have to do it next time. I really enjoyed the spot I found, it had a very wide open view to the west and was mostly clear in the other directions except for some small brush in the immediate vicinity. It was also out of the way from most of the park attendees, so I didn?t have to annoy anyone expecting a tranquil nature hike. After the pass I wasn?t sure I made the ten contacts I needed to get credit to be an activator, so I made several more contacts on 146.520 simplex, talking to stations in South Carolina, Charlotte, Hickory, Hendersonville, and a few more nearby towns. Even cooler, I connected with one of the Golden Packet [1] stations in Roan Mountain and communicated with him over the UHF coordination frequency. He helped me configure my Kenwood TH-D72a to communicate on their APRS network and we shared several packets. I wasn?t digipeated along the whole length of the Appalachian Trail, nor did I stick around for the golden packet attempt, but I did communicate directly with one of the stations using the official frequency, and that was very cool. I may have to take part more seriously next year. Thanks to Bob, WB4APR, for responding to my NPOTA activation announcement email to let me know about the event. You can see a picture of the video of the beautiful view where I recorded the SO-50 pass on my Twitter profile [2]. I plan to make a video of the pass for my ?Space Comms? YouTube channel [3], where I release new videos every Wednesday. This coming Wednesday, July 20th, won?t be a video of this NPOTA activation as I?ve already started work on an ISS SSTV video, but look for the NPOTA video in two weeks. Thanks again for all the contacts! This was more than I?ve ever made on a single pass! The pass just flew by. 73, John Brier KG4AKV 1) http://aprs.org/at-golden-packet.html 2) https://twitter.com/johnbrier/status/754349709104480256 3) https://www.youtube.com/c/Spacecomms1 From allen at cruzio.com Sat Jul 16 22:03:53 2016 From: allen at cruzio.com (Cruzio Email) Date: Sat, 16 Jul 2016 15:03:53 -0700 Subject: [amsat-bb] Using SATPC32 with FT 847 cabling Com port to USB Message-ID: <00d101d1dfad$f3dae400$db90ac00$@cruzio.com> I am setting up my registered Satpc32 Ver. 12.8a with a desktop with Win 10, with only USB ports. My radio is an FT 847 with a DB9 com port. I have a Shaxon RS232 Serial to USB adapter cable. The FT 847 CAT and the adapter both have male DB9 connectors. Therefore I need a gender changer. I was confronted with Null Modem gender changers which got me to thinking. I believe the communication to the FT 847 CAT port is one way, but since it is a serial Com port, I need a null modem interface somewhere in the computer to FT 847 CAT port cable. So would someone confirm my thinking, should I use a Null Modem gender changer? Another thought while I have such a great panel of experts, since my Satpc32 program version is 12.8a should I upgrade to 12.8c? By the way, I am also using a LVB Tracker box. I have removed the MAX232CPE IC and I am connecting to the USB input without any consideration as to Rx to Tx wiring changes. I could figure all of this out with trial and error, plus some expense, but I'm sure others have had these same questions. Thanks, Allen WB6RWU From kq6ea at verizon.net Sat Jul 16 23:10:13 2016 From: kq6ea at verizon.net (Jim Jerzycke) Date: Sat, 16 Jul 2016 23:10:13 +0000 Subject: [amsat-bb] Using SATPC32 with FT 847 cabling Com port to USB In-Reply-To: <00d101d1dfad$f3dae400$db90ac00$@cruzio.com> References: <00d101d1dfad$f3dae400$db90ac00$@cruzio.com> Message-ID: It depends on when your '847 was built. Some of the early radios were "one way", and later ones had full "two way" communications on the serial port. The following is from the "Supercontrol" FT-847 FAQ page: 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 new ones. Thanks to Barry W4WB who wrote in with the correct information. Yes, the serial port on the FT-847 requires a null modem adapter, per page 91 of the operating manual. A null modem gender changer will work just fine. I use a Keysapn 4-port USB to serial converter to eliminate having so many "dongles" floating around on the desk, and I purchased 9-pin null modem cables with the correct sex connectors on them to eliminate having gender changers. The SatPC32 "changelogs" will tell you exactly what changes were made between the various versions if you're interested. Upgrading to 12.8c is completely painless as long as you follow the instructions. 73, Jim KQ6EA On 07/16/2016 10:03 PM, Cruzio Email wrote: > I am setting up my registered Satpc32 Ver. 12.8a with a desktop with Win > 10, with only USB ports. > > My radio is an FT 847 with a DB9 com port. I have a Shaxon RS232 Serial > to USB adapter cable. > > The FT 847 CAT and the adapter both have male DB9 connectors. Therefore I > need a gender changer. I was confronted with Null Modem gender changers > which got me to thinking. > > I believe the communication to the FT 847 CAT port is one way, but since it > is a serial Com port, I need a null modem interface somewhere in the > computer to FT 847 CAT port cable. > > > > So would someone confirm my thinking, should I use a Null Modem gender > changer? > > > Another thought while I have such a great panel of experts, since my Satpc32 > program version is 12.8a should I upgrade to 12.8c? > > > > By the way, I am also using a LVB Tracker box. I have removed the MAX232CPE > IC and I am connecting to the USB input without any consideration as to Rx > to Tx wiring changes. > > I could figure all of this out with trial and error, plus some expense, but > I'm sure others have had these same questions. > > > > Thanks, Allen WB6RWU > > _______________________________________________ > 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 Jul 16 23:27:28 2016 From: wa4sca at gmail.com (Alan) Date: Sat, 16 Jul 2016 18:27:28 -0500 Subject: [amsat-bb] Using SATPC32 with FT 847 cabling Com port to USB In-Reply-To: References: <00d101d1dfad$f3dae400$db90ac00$@cruzio.com> Message-ID: <000001d1dfb9$9e976200$dbc62600$@GMAIL.COM> One slight complication is that for some time Yaesu was willing to update the CAT port to bidirectional if you requested it. So it is possible that even though the serial number is an early one, it may have been updated. 73s, Alan WA4SCA <-----Original Message----- and made I am setting up my registered Satpc32 Ver. 12.8a with a desktop with Win <> 10, with only USB ports. <> <> My radio is an FT 847 with a DB9 com port. I have a Shaxon RS232 Serial <> to USB adapter cable. <> <> The FT 847 CAT and the adapter both have male DB9 connectors. Therefore I <> need a gender changer. I was confronted with Null Modem gender changers <> which got me to thinking. <> <> I believe the communication to the FT 847 CAT port is one way, but since it <> is a serial Com port, I need a null modem interface somewhere in the <> computer to FT 847 CAT port cable. <> <> <> <> So would someone confirm my thinking, should I use a Null Modem gender <> changer? <> <> <> Another thought while I have such a great panel of experts, since my Satpc32 <> program version is 12.8a should I upgrade to 12.8c? <> <> <> <> By the way, I am also using a LVB Tracker box. I have removed the MAX232CPE <> IC and I am connecting to the USB input without any consideration as to Rx <> to Tx wiring changes. <> <> I could figure all of this out with trial and error, plus some expense, but <> I'm sure others have had these same questions. <> <> <> <> Thanks, Allen WB6RWU <> <> _______________________________________________ <> Sent via AMSAT-BB at amsat.org. AMSAT-NA makes this open forum available <> to all interested persons worldwide without requiring membership. Opinions expressed <> are solely those of the author, and do not reflect the official views of AMSAT-NA. <> Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite program! <> Subscription settings: http://www.amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb <> < <_______________________________________________ References: <00d101d1dfad$f3dae400$db90ac00$@cruzio.com> <000001d1dfb9$9e976200$dbc62600$@GMAIL.COM> Message-ID: Yes, I forgot to include that in my reply. Yaesu hasn't offered this repair/modification in quite a few years. The only way to know for sure is to send some commands to the radio and see if it responds properly. Jim On 07/16/2016 11:27 PM, Alan wrote: > One slight complication is that for some time Yaesu was willing to update the CAT port to > bidirectional if you requested it. So it is possible that even though the serial number is an early > one, it may have been updated. > > 73s, > > Alan > WA4SCA > > > <-----Original Message----- > < > < > < > < > < > < > < > < > < > < > < and made > < > < > < > <9-pin null modem cables with the correct sex connectors on them to > < > < > < > < > <73, Jim KQ6EA > < > < > <> I am setting up my registered Satpc32 Ver. 12.8a with a desktop with Win > <> 10, with only USB ports. > <> > <> My radio is an FT 847 with a DB9 com port. I have a Shaxon RS232 Serial > <> to USB adapter cable. > <> > <> The FT 847 CAT and the adapter both have male DB9 connectors. Therefore I > <> need a gender changer. I was confronted with Null Modem gender changers > <> which got me to thinking. > <> > <> I believe the communication to the FT 847 CAT port is one way, but since it > <> is a serial Com port, I need a null modem interface somewhere in the > <> computer to FT 847 CAT port cable. > <> > <> > <> > <> So would someone confirm my thinking, should I use a Null Modem gender > <> changer? > <> > <> > <> Another thought while I have such a great panel of experts, since my Satpc32 > <> program version is 12.8a should I upgrade to 12.8c? > <> > <> > <> > <> By the way, I am also using a LVB Tracker box. I have removed the MAX232CPE > <> IC and I am connecting to the USB input without any consideration as to Rx > <> to Tx wiring changes. > <> > <> I could figure all of this out with trial and error, plus some expense, but > <> I'm sure others have had these same questions. > <> > <> > <> > <> Thanks, Allen WB6RWU > <> > <> _______________________________________________ > <> 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 mpkafer at gmail.com Sat Jul 16 21:36:56 2016 From: mpkafer at gmail.com (Matt Kafer) Date: Sat, 16 Jul 2016 17:36:56 -0400 Subject: [amsat-bb] Activating NPOTA Blue Ridge Pkwy PK01 on July 16th 1546 UTC SO-50 pass In-Reply-To: <1468701712.960415415@webmail.goexpress.us> References: <1468701712.960415415@webmail.goexpress.us> Message-ID: Hey George, I heard ya on there. As far as I'm concerned no worries, kind of hard to troubleshoot issues relating to satellites without using the satellites! FWIW your signal was loud and clear, no QRN on the transmit so it must be on your receive or in the shack. Hope you get it sorted, 73, Matt - KM4ULB On Sat, Jul 16, 2016 at 4:41 PM, wrote: > If I caused QRM to others today during this pass, mea culpa. > I do not know the source of the local strong tone that oscillates in/out. > 73 > George > WA5KBH > PS I hope I am not labeled a 'lid'! > > > > -----Original Message----- > From: "Matt Kafer" > Sent: Saturday, July 16, 2016 11:10 > To: "John Brier" > Cc: "AMSAT BB" > Subject: Re: [amsat-bb] Activating NPOTA Blue Ridge Pkwy PK01 on July 16th > 1546 UTC SO-50 pass > > Great to hear you John. Thanks for the contact and I hope you made your > 10, it sounded like you were doing well. > > 73, Matt KM4ULB > > On Sat, Jul 16, 2016 at 1:34 AM, John Brier wrote: > > > I?ll be activating National Parks on The Air Blue Ridge Parkway PK01 > > from the Craggy Dome overlook on the July 16th 1546 UTC SO-50 pass > > > > The pass is 86 degrees elevation for me and I will be filming to > > hopefully make a video for my YouTube channel. I hope to make at least > > 10 contacts so I can get credit as an activator. > > > > I have never activated for NPOTA before nor have I been at the > > receiving end of a pileup on a satellite. Not sure that I will be, but > > I kinda want to be, and if so I will appreciate your patience. > > > > 73, John Brier KG4AKV > > _______________________________________________ > > 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 mpkafer at gmail.com Sat Jul 16 22:06:08 2016 From: mpkafer at gmail.com (Matt Kafer) Date: Sat, 16 Jul 2016 18:06:08 -0400 Subject: [amsat-bb] Report of NPOTA activation at Blue Ridge Pkwy on July 16th 1546 UTC SO-50 pass In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: That's great John! Glad you got all your contacts in and I look forward to the video. Your YouTube channel was one that I watched when I was learning about satellites before I built my antenna. 73, Matt - KM4ULB On Sat, Jul 16, 2016 at 5:49 PM, John Brier wrote: > My first National Parks on The Air activation from Blue Ridge Parkway > PK01 EM85 at Craggy Gardens in North Carolina was a big success and > very fun. On the July 16th 1546 UTC SO-50 pass I made fourteen > contacts with the following stations, in order of contact: > > 01) K8YSE > 02) N8HM > 03) K4FEG > 04) KM4ULB > 05) W2JV > 06) KI4RO > 07) WI9I > 08) WA5KBH > 09) W4DTA > 10) N4UFO > 11) AA5PK > 12) WU2M > 13) K5ND > 14) W1PA > > Thank you to all the above stations. To those I couldn?t get back to, > like NP4JV, we?ll have to do it next time. I really enjoyed the spot I > found, it had a very wide open view to the west and was mostly clear > in the other directions except for some small brush in the immediate > vicinity. It was also out of the way from most of the park attendees, > so I didn?t have to annoy anyone expecting a tranquil nature hike. > > After the pass I wasn?t sure I made the ten contacts I needed to get > credit to be an activator, so I made several more contacts on 146.520 > simplex, talking to stations in South Carolina, Charlotte, Hickory, > Hendersonville, and a few more nearby towns. > > Even cooler, I connected with one of the Golden Packet [1] stations in > Roan Mountain and communicated with him over the UHF coordination > frequency. He helped me configure my Kenwood TH-D72a to communicate on > their APRS network and we shared several packets. I wasn?t digipeated > along the whole length of the Appalachian Trail, nor did I stick > around for the golden packet attempt, but I did communicate directly > with one of the stations using the official frequency, and that was > very cool. I may have to take part more seriously next year. Thanks to > Bob, WB4APR, for responding to my NPOTA activation announcement email > to let me know about the event. > > You can see a picture of the video of the beautiful view where I > recorded the SO-50 pass on my Twitter profile [2]. I plan to make a > video of the pass for my ?Space Comms? YouTube channel [3], where I > release new videos every Wednesday. This coming Wednesday, July 20th, > won?t be a video of this NPOTA activation as I?ve already started work > on an ISS SSTV video, but look for the NPOTA video in two weeks. > > Thanks again for all the contacts! This was more than I?ve ever made > on a single pass! The pass just flew by. > > 73, John Brier KG4AKV > > 1) http://aprs.org/at-golden-packet.html > 2) https://twitter.com/johnbrier/status/754349709104480256 > 3) https://www.youtube.com/c/Spacecomms1 > _______________________________________________ > 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 PeteW2JV at verizon.net Sun Jul 17 00:42:12 2016 From: PeteW2JV at verizon.net (W2JV) Date: Sat, 16 Jul 2016 20:42:12 -0400 Subject: [amsat-bb] Report of NPOTA activation at Blue Ridge Pkwy on July 16th 1546 UTC SO-50 pass In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: John, I want to thank you for activating PK01, you did an outstanding job with the pileup setting an example for others to follow, it was exciting working you but an added pleasure listening to you. 73?s Peter W2JV From mccardelm at gmail.com Sun Jul 17 04:22:14 2016 From: mccardelm at gmail.com (E.Mike McCardel) Date: Sun, 17 Jul 2016 00:22:14 -0400 Subject: [amsat-bb] ANS-199 AMSAT News Service Weekly Bulletins Message-ID: AMSAT NEWS SERVICE ANS-199 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: * ARISS Well Represented at ISS R&D Conference * LUSEX Transponder Test Successful * Home of Australia's First Satellite is at it Again * Cubesat Launch Opportunity for December | Are You Ready To Go? * LilacSat-2 Linear Transponder Tested * AMSAT-NA Board of Directors Ballots in the Mail * Satellite Activation of NPOTA Blue Ridge Pkwy PK01 * ARISS News * Satellite Shorts From All Over SB SAT @ AMSAT $ANS-199.01 ANS-199 AMSAT News Service Weekly Bulletins AMSAT News Service Bulletin 199.01 >From AMSAT HQ KENSINGTON, MD. July 17, 2016 To All RADIO AMATEURS BID: $ANS-199.01 ARISS Well Represented at ISS R&D Conference ARISS was well represented at the ISS R&D Conference, held this past week in San Diego. An ARISS Team led by ARISS International Chairman and AMSAT VP for Human Spaceflight Frank H. Bauer KA3HDO, had the opportunity to meet with others that have a vested interest in or support to the ISS-including those responsible for ISS payloads, scientists/researchers, contractors, aerospace developers and NASA employees. The team including Bauer, Rosalie White K1STO, Kerry Banke N6IZW, Tim Bosma W6MU, and Dave Taylor W8AAS, staffed a display and helped with an ARISS contact during the conference. The ARISS contact was conducted among a consortium of schools attending the ISS R&D conference as part of STEM day and telebridged via W6SRJ. Descriptions of the schools participating in the contact are shown below: Lake Elementary School, Oceanside, CA Lake Elementary School opened in 1989 in southeastern Oceanside. A top priority continues to be the use of technology by students and staff to prepare children for 21st Century College and Career readiness. Community Montessori Charter School, Escondido , CA CMCS currently serves approximately 375 students in grades K-8. Students attend one of five resource centers located throughout San Diego county, and are on a Montessori home study program. Vista Magnet Middle School, Vista, CA Students will be literate, reflective and critical thinkers in all areas of interaction who transfer knowledge and embrace diversity within a global society. Monte Vista Elementary School, Vista, CA Our vision at Monte Vista Elementary is to ignite a love of learning and a sense of curiosity in all students. We will promote academic achievement through high expectations and develop problem solvers who are technologically proficient. Lilac School, Valley Center, CA The Lilac Learning Community shares a commitment to exploring, developing and differentiating deliberate, effective strategies and practices for learning in a dynamic environment of collaboration, inquiry and diversity. STAR Prep Academy, Los Angeles, CA The STAR PREP ACADEMY is an extraordinary private middle & high school for students who seek an individualized approach to learning, based on their desired areas of specialization. Westminster Christian School, Miami, FL Founded in 1961, Westminster is an independent, college-preparatory, coeducational Christian school serving 1,241 students from preschool through 12th grade. There were 210 in attendance near CASIS Space Station Explorers booth. Astronauts Carl Walz and Josh Cassada attended and talked with audience pre and post contact. All 16 students asked and had their questions answered with a total of 21 questions being answered. The event was covered by San Diego TV station Channel 8 (CBS). [ANS thanks ARISS for the above information] --------------------------------------------------------------------- LUSEX Transponder Test Successful On the night of Wednesday 13 July, the scheduler loaded into the computers of fresh, the satellite ?usat1 that houses the lusex, active the experiment of Amsat-Lu. The breath of the transponder could be received between 145.950 and 145.955 with more intensity and heard the call of lu1esy and the issuance of lu9do CW. These first tests will continue during the next weekend conducted by lu1cgb, to try to improve the living conditions of the operational lusex. Those who live in the ignition of the lussat-1 we could feel the same way this "birth" of lusex and feel the same way. Friends, it's an honor to join the group of lusex development, which is proposed and I reach the goal and congratulations... We by the commitment to achieve it. In a follow-up it was reported "...07/14 LUSEX transponder was activated. We heard noise from space @145.950 and then a call from LU1ESY. Transponder is under test, enabled occasionally. We are very excited. More news soon. http://lusex.org.ar https://facebook.com/Amsat.LU http://amsat.org.ar [ANS thanks Nacho LU1ESY for the above information] --------------------------------------------------------------------- Home of Australia's First Satellite is at it Again The Melbourne University is now designing a CubeSat, and hopefully will have it ready for launch in 2018. The same university built Australia's first Amateur Radio satellite Australis-OSCAR-5, that was launched on 23 January 23, 1970. It was then the first Amateur Radio satellite built outside of the United States. Australis-OSCAR-5 was a beacon on 29.450 MHz and 144.050 MHz with telemetry starting with HI sent in Morse code, with sensors giving the battery voltage, temperature and the satellite's orientation. Passive magnetic attitude stabilisation was achieved by two bar magnets to align with the Earth's magnetic field to provide a favourable antenna footprint. Built on a small budget, it had bed springs for deploying the bird, and a cut down metallic measuring tape for antennas that extended from the sides of the satellite. At least 200 observers heard it reporting from 27 countries up to 46 days before going silent when its batteries failed. Today, Melbourne University Engineering Department students are working on the CubeSat project and restoring the Melbourne University old dish tracking antenna getting it ready for launch day. Despite its small size the satellite's state-of-the-art communications system can send more data than other satellites, because of a world- first antenna that uses a special acid for inflation in space. The new CubeSat could potentially find applications in agriculture, weather monitoring or even as a telescope in space. [ANS thank Jim Linton, VK3PC and the VK1WIA News for the above information] --------------------------------------------------------------------- Cubesat Launch opportunity for December | are you ready to go? In an email to the Cubesat,org mailing list, Abe Bonnema Marketing Director, ISIS - Innovative Solutions In Space wrote, "Dear CubeSat (and nanosat) developers, "We normally present launch opportunities well in advance and primarily through our website, at conferences and in direct communication with you, yet given the very short time available, we opted for using the great medium of the CubeSat mailing list to make you aware of a very interesting, short-term launch opportunity; Launch Vehicle: Indian PSLV Launch Period: Dec 2016 - Feb 2017 Orbit: 580 km SSO Launch Interface: ISISpace QuadPack or DuoPack family deployers (or ISIPOD on request) (www.isispace.nl/cubesats/#supported-sizes) "We have a few 1U/2U/3U or 6U slots available still. "We'll have to close the manifest and configuration in the coming weeks. So if you're still looking for a launch from end of this year, and the abovementioned orbit is suitable, please contact us through launches at isispace.nl. We'll be at the CubeSat Workshop and SmallSat as well for possible final additions to the manifest. Looking forward to placing your satellites on this (or another, future) launch." [ANS thanks Abe Bonnema for the above information] --------------------------------------------------------------------- LilacSat-2 Linear Transponder Tested On July 10, 2016 the SSB/CW linear transponder on the student built satellite LilacSat-2 was successfully tested LilacSat-2, call sign BJ1SI, was built by students at the Harbin Institute of Technology and launched on September 19, 2015. The 40 kHz wide SSB/CW transponder is Non-Inverting which means the Doppler shift of a signal going through the transponder will be twice that seen on other Low Earth Orbit inverting linear transponder satellites. Clayton Coleman W5PFG reported that he and Glenn Miller AA5PK had a contact through the transponder, a recording can be heard at https://soundcloud.com/w5pfg/lilacsat-2-2016-07-11-1315z-ssb- transponder The transponder frequencies are: ? 144.3425-144.3825 MHz Uplink ? 437.180-437.220 MHz Downlink It is not yet known when the transponder will be activated again. LilacSat-2 https://amsat-uk.org/satellites/communications/lilacsat-2/ [ANS thanks Southgate ARN for the above information] --------------------------------------------------------------------- AMSAT-NA Board of Directors Ballots in the Mail Ballots have been mailed to AMSAT-NA members in good standing, and must be returned to the AMSAT-NA office by September 15, 2016 in order to be counted. Those sent outside North America were sent by air mail. If you have not received your ballot package in a reasonable time for your QTH, please contact the AMSAT-NA office. Your completed ballot should be sent as promptly as possible, and those from outside North American preferably by air mail or other expedited means. This year there are five candidates: Tom Clark, K3IO Clayton Coleman, W5PFG Mark Hammond, N8MH Bruce Paige, KK5DO Paul Stoetzer, N8HM The three candidates receiving the highest number of votes will be seated as voting Board Members with two year terms. The two candidates receiving the next highest number of votes will be non-voting Alternate Board Members with terms of one year. Please vote for no more than three candidates. Please take the time to review the candidate statements that accompany the ballot and determine who you wish to see on the Board. Election of Board members is both an obligation as well as an opportunity by our membership to help shape the future direction of AMSAT-NA. [ANS thanks the AMSAT Office for the above information] --------------------------------------------------------------------- Satellite Activation of NPOTA Blue Ridge Pkwy PK01 John Brier's KG4AKV first National Parks on The Air activation from Blue Ridge Parkway PK01 EM85 at Craggy Gardens in North Carolina was a big success and very fun. On the July 16th 1546 UTC SO-50 pass he made fourteen contacts with the following stations, in order of contact: K8YSE, N8HM, K4FEG, KM4ULB, W2JV, KI4RO, WI9I, WA5KBH, W4DTA, N4UFO, AA5PK, WU2M, K5ND, W1PA. John thanks all the above stations. To those he couldn't get back to, like NP4JV, he suggests "we'll have to do it next time." John stated he really enjoyed the spot he found, it had a very wide open view to the west and was mostly clear in the other directions except for some small brush in the immediate vicinity. It was also out of the way from most of the park attendees, so he didn't have to annoy anyone expecting a tranquil nature hike. After the pass he wasn't sure he made the ten contacts he needed to get credit to be an activator, so he made several more contacts on 146.520 simplex, talking to stations in South Carolina, Charlotte, Hickory, Hendersonville, and a few more nearby towns. He was also able to connect with one of the Golden Packet [1] stations in Roan Mountain and communicated with him over the UHF coordination frequency. He helped John configure his Kenwood TH-D72a to communicate on their APRS network and they shared several packets. John wasn't digipeated along the whole length of the Appalachian Trail, nor did he stick around for the golden packet attempt, but he did communicate directly with one of the stations using the official frequency, and states "that was very cool." John hopes to take part more seriously next year. John further thanks Bob, WB4APR, for responding to his NPOTA activation announcement email to let him know about the event. A picture of the video of the beautiful view where he recorded the SO-50 pass is on his Twitter profile. He plans to make a video of the pass for his "Space Comms" YouTube channel. New videos are released there every Wednesday. This coming Wednesday, July 20th, won't be a video of this NPOTA activation as he has already started work on an ISS SSTV video, but look for the NPOTA video in two weeks. http://aprs.org/at-golden-packet.html https://twitter.com/johnbrier/status/754349709104480256 https://www.youtube.com/c/Spacecomms1 [ANS thanks John KG4AKV for the above information] --------------------------------------------------------------------- ARISS News + A Successful contact was made between Frontiers of Flight Museum's "Moon Day 2016", Dallas TX USA and Astronaut Jeff Williams KD5TVQ using Callsign NA1SS. The contact began Sat 2016-07-16 15:54:09 UTC and lasted about nine and a half minutes. Contact was telebridge via W6SRJ. ARISS Mentor was Keith W5IU. + A Successful contact was made ISS R&D Conference, San Diego, CA, USA and Astronaut Jeff Williams KD5TVQ using Callsign NA1SS. The contact began Thu 2016-07-14 16:03:33 UTC and lasted about nine and a half minutes. Contact was telebridge via W6SRJ. ARISS Mentor was Frank KA3HDO. Upcoming ARISS Contact Schedule Quick list of scheduled contacts and events: YOTA Camp 2016 IARU-R1, Salzburg, Austria, telebridge via VK4KHZ The ISS callsign is presently scheduled to be NA1SS The scheduled astronaut is Jeff Williams KD5TVQ Contact is a go for: United Space School hosted by the Foundation for International Space Education (FISE), Seabrook TX, telebridge via W6SRJ The ISS callsign is presently scheduled to be NA1SS The scheduled astronaut is Jeff Williams KD5TVQ Contact is a go for: Tue 2016-07-19 14:52:20 UTC Ufa, Russia, direct via TBD The ISS callsign is presently scheduled to be RS?ISS The scheduled astronaut is Oleg Skripochka RN3FU Contact is a go for Thu 2016-07-23 18:50 UTC [ANS thanks ARISS, Charlie AJ9N and David AA4KN for the above information] [ANS thanks ARISS, Charlie AJ9N information] --------------------------------------------------------------------- Satellite Shorts From All Over + The world's largest radio telescope has just been completed China's 30-soccer-field-wide radio telescope will start the hunt for extraterrestrials. For the full story visit http://tinyurl.com/ANS199-RadioTelescope [ANS thanks Astronomy Magazine 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, AA8EM (former KC8YLD) kc8yld at amsat dot org From AJ9N at aol.com Sun Jul 17 04:48:59 2016 From: AJ9N at aol.com (AJ9N at aol.com) Date: Sun, 17 Jul 2016 00:48:59 -0400 Subject: [amsat-bb] Upcoming ARISS Contact Schedule as of 2016-07-17 00:30 UTC Message-ID: <24de5d.4e921c05.44bc683a@aol.com> Upcoming ARISS Contact Schedule as of 2016-07-17 00:30 UTC Quick list of scheduled contacts and events: Frontiers of Flight Museum's ?Moon Day 2016?, Dallas TX, telebridge via W6SRJ The ISS callsign is presently scheduled to be NA1SS The scheduled astronaut is Jeff Williams KD5TVQ Contact was successful: Sat 2016-07-16 15:54:09 UTC 88 deg (***) YOTA Camp 2016 IARU-R1, Salzburg, Austria, telebridge via VK4KHZ The ISS callsign is presently scheduled to be NA1SS The scheduled astronaut is Jeff Williams KD5TVQ Contact is a go for: Mon 2016-07-18 10:25:53 UTC 72 deg United Space School hosted by the Foundation for International Space Education (FISE), Seabrook TX, telebridge via W6SRJ The ISS callsign is presently scheduled to be NA1SS The scheduled astronaut is Jeff Williams KD5TVQ Contact is a go for: Tue 2016-07-19 14:52:20 UTC 74 deg Ufa, Russia, direct via TBD The ISS callsign is presently scheduled to be RS?ISS The scheduled astronaut is Oleg Skripochka RN3FU Contact is a go for Thu 2016-07-23 18:50 UTC **************************************************************************** ** ARISS is always glad to receive listener reports for the above contacts. ARISS thanks everyone in advance for their assistance. Feel free to send your reports to aj9n at amsat.org or aj9n at aol.com. Listen for the ISS on the downlink of 145.8? MHz. **************************************************************************** *** All ARISS contacts are made via the Ericsson radio unless otherwise noted. **************************************************************************** *** Several of you have sent me emails asking about the RAC ARISS website and not being able to get in. That has now been changed to http://www.ariss.org/ Note that there are links to other ARISS websites from this site. **************************************************************************** Looking for something new to do? How about receiving DATV from the ISS? If interested, then please go to the ARISS-EU website for complete details. Look for the buttons indicating Ham Video. http://www.ariss-eu.org/ If you need some assistance, ARISS mentor Kerry N6IZW, might be able to provide some insight. Contact Kerry at kbanke at sbcglobal.net **************************************************************************** ARISS congratulations the following mentors who have now mentored over 100 schools: Gaston ON4WF with 121 Satoshi 7M3TJZ with 119 Francesco IK?WGF with 116 **************************************************************************** The webpages listed below were all reviewed for accuracy. Out of date webpages were removed and new ones have been added. If there are additional ARISS websites I need to know about, please let me know. Note, all times are approximate. It is recommended that you do your own orbital prediction or start listening about 10 minutes before the listed time. All dates and times listed follow International Standard ISO 8601 date and time format YYYY-MM-DD HH:MM:SS The complete schedule page has been updated as of 2016-07-17 00:30 UTC. (***) Here you will find a listing of all scheduled school contacts, and questions, other ISS related websites, IRLP and Echolink websites, and instructions for any contact that may be streamed live. http://www.amsat.org/amsat/ariss/news/arissnews.rtf Total number of ARISS ISS to earth school events is 1069. (***) Each school counts as 1 event. Total number of ARISS ISS to earth school contacts is 1034. (***) Each contact may have multiple schools sharing the same time slot. Total number of ARISS supported terrestrial contacts is 47. A complete year by year breakdown of the contacts may be found in the file. http://www.amsat.org/amsat/ariss/news/arissnews.rtf Please feel free to contact me if more detailed statistics are needed. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ The following US states and entities have never had an ARISS contact: Arkansas, Delaware, South Dakota, Wyoming, American Samoa, Guam, Northern Marianas Islands, and the Virgin Islands. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ QSL information may be found at: http://www.ariss.org/qsl-cards.html ISS callsigns: DP?ISS, IR?ISS, NA1SS, OR4ISS, RS?ISS **************************************************************************** The successful school list has been updated as of 2016-07-17 00:30 UTC. (***) http://www.amsat.org/amsat/ariss/news/Successful_ARISS_schools.rtf Frequency chart for packet, voice, and crossband repeater modes showing Doppler correction as of 2005-07-29 04:00 UTC http://www.amsat.org/amsat/ariss/news/ISS_frequencies_and_Doppler_correction .rtf Listing of ARISS related magazine articles as of 2006-07-10 03:30 UTC. http://www.amsat.org/amsat/ariss/news/ARISS_magazine_articles.rtf Check out the Zoho reports of the ARISS contacts https://reports.zoho.com/ZDBDataSheetView.cc?DBID=412218000000020415 **************************************************************************** Exp. 47 on orbit Jeff Williams KD5TVQ Oleg Skripochka RN3FU Aleksey Ovchinin Exp. 48 on orbit Anatoly Ivanishin Kate Rubins KG5FYJ Takuya Onishi KF5LKS **************************************************************************** 73, Charlie Sufana AJ9N One of the ARISS operation team mentors From framirezferrer at gmail.com Sun Jul 17 05:01:25 2016 From: framirezferrer at gmail.com (Fernando Ramirez) Date: Sat, 16 Jul 2016 22:01:25 -0700 Subject: [amsat-bb] Worked All States over satellites! Message-ID: <578b1126.064b420a.326e.16f6@mx.google.com> Good evening fellow satelliteers! I would like to share the news and publicly thanks the people that help me make it happen. Today, during the SO-50 pass at 15:46, I made contact with KB1PVH in New Hampshire and completed my Work All States Award requirement. The pass was very challenging since it was only 6 degrees for Arizona and KG4AKV was going to activate Blue Ridge Parkway in NC. I waited for a break, called him and heard his call back a coupe of seconds later. The QSO took place when the satellite was 3 degrees above the horizon and almost setting behind the Patagonia Mountains in southern Arizona. The WAS application has been submitted to the American Radio Relay League. I used 49 LoTW confirmations and will send a paper QSL from a contact with WH6XM in Hawaii. *Time it took me to work ?em all: 9 months, 16 days. *The hardest states to get: the ones in New England, Hawaii and Alaska. *The majority were worked over FM satellites, with only HI, AK and FL worked over FO-29. The list at the bottom shows the stations I worked from each state. To all of them, thank you! Also grateful for the support from colleagues like W1PA, KG5CCI, W5PFG, AC0RA, N6UA, N4UFO, N8HM, KI4RO. A special thank you to WD9EWK for his technical and moral support and encouragement! Now, to keep looking for a FM QSO with my homeland, Puerto Rico! 73! Fernando, NP4JV --------------------------------- Alabama, KC4LE Alaska, KL7R Arizona, WD9EWK Arkansas, KG5CCI California, K6FW Colorado, W0DHB Connecticut, W1AW Delaware, N6UA Florida, W4UOO Georgia, K4RGK Hawaii, WH6XM Idaho, KG7EZ Illinois, AA9LC Indiana, WB9YIG Iowa, W5PFG Kansas, KG5CCI Kentucky, KJ4EU Louisiana, KG5FQT Maine, N1AIA Maryland, N8HM Massachusetts, KB1PVH Michigan, KD8CAO Minnesota, NR0T Mississippi, KX9X/5 Missouri, KG5CCI Montana, WC7V Nebraska, KE0FJI Nevada, N6UA New Hampshire, KB1PVH New Jersey, W2HRO New Mexico, W5PFG New York, WU2M North Carolina, N4UFO North Dakota, W0N Ohio, K8YSE Oklahoma, AF5CC Oregon, KL7CN/W7 Pennsylvania, NS3L Rhode Island, KC1EXK South Carolina, KO4MA South Dakota, W0LSB Tennessee, W4DTA Texas, N8RO Utah, N6UA Vermont, N0VVV Virginia, KA4H Washington, KE7JIM West Virginia, KI4RO Wisconsin, W0N Wyoming, N6UA From rs2atmink at yahoo.com Sun Jul 17 12:18:44 2016 From: rs2atmink at yahoo.com (Robert Switzer) Date: Sun, 17 Jul 2016 12:18:44 +0000 (UTC) Subject: [amsat-bb] Worked All States over satellites! In-Reply-To: <578b1126.064b420a.326e.16f6@mx.google.com> References: <578b1126.064b420a.326e.16f6@mx.google.com> Message-ID: <1412858903.389050.1468757924144.JavaMail.yahoo@mail.yahoo.com> blockquote, div.yahoo_quoted { margin-left: 0 !important; border-left:1px #715FFA solid !important; padding-left:1ex !important; background-color:white !important; } Outstanding Fernando, Congratulations! Rob KA2CZU Sent from Yahoo Mail for iPad On Sunday, July 17, 2016, 1:01 AM, Fernando Ramirez wrote: Good evening fellow satelliteers! I would like to share the news and publicly thanks the people that help me make it happen. Today, during the SO-50 pass at 15:46, I made contact with KB1PVH in New Hampshire and completed my Work All States Award requirement. The pass was very challenging since it was only 6 degrees for Arizona and KG4AKV was going to activate Blue Ridge Parkway in NC. I waited for a break, called him and heard his call back a coupe of seconds later.? The QSO took place when the satellite was 3 degrees above the horizon and almost setting behind the Patagonia Mountains in southern Arizona. The WAS application has been submitted to the American Radio Relay League. I used 49 LoTW confirmations and will send a paper QSL from a contact with WH6XM in Hawaii. *Time it took me to work ?em all: 9 months, 16 days. *The hardest states to get: the ones in New England, Hawaii and Alaska. *The majority were worked over FM satellites, with only HI, AK and FL worked over FO-29. The list at the bottom shows the stations I worked from each state. To all of them, thank you! Also grateful for the support from colleagues like W1PA, KG5CCI, W5PFG, AC0RA, N6UA, N4UFO, N8HM, KI4RO. A special thank you to WD9EWK for his technical and moral support and encouragement! Now, to keep looking for a FM QSO with my homeland, Puerto Rico! 73! Fernando, NP4JV --------------------------------- Alabama, KC4LE Alaska, KL7R Arizona, WD9EWK Arkansas, KG5CCI California, K6FW Colorado, W0DHB Connecticut, W1AW Delaware, N6UA Florida, W4UOO Georgia, K4RGK Hawaii, WH6XM Idaho, KG7EZ Illinois, AA9LC Indiana, WB9YIG Iowa, W5PFG Kansas, KG5CCI Kentucky, KJ4EU Louisiana, KG5FQT Maine, N1AIA Maryland, N8HM Massachusetts, KB1PVH Michigan, KD8CAO Minnesota, NR0T Mississippi, KX9X/5 Missouri, KG5CCI Montana, WC7V Nebraska, KE0FJI Nevada, N6UA New Hampshire, KB1PVH New Jersey, W2HRO New Mexico, W5PFG New York, WU2M North Carolina, N4UFO North Dakota, W0N Ohio, K8YSE Oklahoma, AF5CC Oregon, KL7CN/W7 Pennsylvania, NS3L Rhode Island, KC1EXK South Carolina, KO4MA South Dakota, W0LSB Tennessee, W4DTA Texas, N8RO Utah, N6UA Vermont, N0VVV Virginia, KA4H Washington, KE7JIM West Virginia, KI4RO Wisconsin, W0N Wyoming, N6UA _______________________________________________ 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 kk5do at amsat.org Sun Jul 17 13:12:55 2016 From: kk5do at amsat.org (Bruce) Date: Sun, 17 Jul 2016 08:12:55 -0500 Subject: [amsat-bb] Worked All States over satellites! In-Reply-To: <1412858903.389050.1468757924144.JavaMail.yahoo@mail.yahoo.com> References: <578b1126.064b420a.326e.16f6@mx.google.com> <1412858903.389050.1468757924144.JavaMail.yahoo@mail.yahoo.com> Message-ID: <1e0e0d00-5775-86bd-972b-2e51ebe89a71@amsat.org> congrats fernando. if you email me a copy of your WAS certificate, i can give you credit towards the AMSAT Communication Achievement Award (requires 20 states/ve call areas/dxcc entities). only 10 more entities and you also earn the AMSAT Sexagesimal Award (60 states/ve call areas/dxcc entities). 73...bruce On 7/17/2016 7:18 AM, Robert Switzer via AMSAT-BB wrote: > blockquote, div.yahoo_quoted { margin-left: 0 !important; border-left:1px #715FFA solid !important; padding-left:1ex !important; background-color:white !important; } Outstanding Fernando, Congratulations! > Rob KA2CZU > > > Sent from Yahoo Mail for iPad > > > On Sunday, July 17, 2016, 1:01 AM, Fernando Ramirez wrote: > > Good evening fellow satelliteers! > > I would like to share the news and publicly thanks the people that help me make it happen. > > Today, during the SO-50 pass at 15:46, I made contact with KB1PVH in New Hampshire and completed my Work All States Award requirement. The pass was very challenging since it was only 6 degrees for Arizona and KG4AKV was going to activate Blue Ridge Parkway in NC. I waited for a break, called him and heard his call back a coupe of seconds later. The QSO took place when the satellite was 3 degrees above the horizon and almost setting behind the Patagonia Mountains in southern Arizona. > > The WAS application has been submitted to the American Radio Relay League. I used 49 LoTW confirmations and will send a paper QSL from a contact with WH6XM in Hawaii. > > *Time it took me to work ?em all: 9 months, 16 days. > *The hardest states to get: the ones in New England, Hawaii and Alaska. > *The majority were worked over FM satellites, with only HI, AK and FL worked over FO-29. > > The list at the bottom shows the stations I worked from each state. To all of them, thank you! Also grateful for the support from colleagues like W1PA, KG5CCI, W5PFG, AC0RA, N6UA, N4UFO, N8HM, KI4RO. A special thank you to WD9EWK for his technical and moral support and encouragement! > > Now, to keep looking for a FM QSO with my homeland, Puerto Rico! > > 73! > Fernando, NP4JV > > --------------------------------- > Alabama, KC4LE > Alaska, KL7R > Arizona, WD9EWK > Arkansas, KG5CCI > California, K6FW > Colorado, W0DHB > Connecticut, W1AW > Delaware, N6UA > Florida, W4UOO > Georgia, K4RGK > Hawaii, WH6XM > Idaho, KG7EZ > Illinois, AA9LC > Indiana, WB9YIG > Iowa, W5PFG > Kansas, KG5CCI > Kentucky, KJ4EU > Louisiana, KG5FQT > Maine, N1AIA > Maryland, N8HM > Massachusetts, KB1PVH > Michigan, KD8CAO > Minnesota, NR0T > Mississippi, KX9X/5 > Missouri, KG5CCI > Montana, WC7V > Nebraska, KE0FJI > Nevada, N6UA > New Hampshire, KB1PVH > New Jersey, W2HRO > New Mexico, W5PFG > New York, WU2M > North Carolina, N4UFO > North Dakota, W0N > Ohio, K8YSE > Oklahoma, AF5CC > Oregon, KL7CN/W7 > Pennsylvania, NS3L > Rhode Island, KC1EXK > South Carolina, KO4MA > South Dakota, W0LSB > Tennessee, W4DTA > Texas, N8RO > Utah, N6UA > Vermont, N0VVV > Virginia, KA4H > Washington, KE7JIM > West Virginia, KI4RO > Wisconsin, W0N > Wyoming, N6UA > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > _______________________________________________ > Sent via AMSAT-BB at amsat.org. 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Join now to support the amateur satellite program! > Subscription settings: http://www.amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb -- Bruce Paige, KK5DO AMSAT Director Contests and Awards AMSAT Board Alternate 2015-2016 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 n4csitwo at bellsouth.net Sun Jul 17 14:45:03 2016 From: n4csitwo at bellsouth.net (n4csitwo at bellsouth.net) Date: Sun, 17 Jul 2016 10:45:03 -0400 Subject: [amsat-bb] Upcoming ARISS contact with United Space School hosted by the Foundation for International Space Education (FISE), Seabrook TX Message-ID: <54DD48286B314A55955D0564DD4102A8@DHJ> An International Space Station school contact has been planned with participants at United Space School hosted by the Foundation for International Space Education (FISE), Seabrook TX on 19 July. The event is scheduled to begin at approximately 14:52 UTC. It is recommended that you start listening approximately 10 minutes before this time.The duration of the contact is approximately 9 minutes and 30 seconds. The contact will be a telebridge between NA1SS and W6SRJ. The contact should be audible over the west coast of the U.S. Interested parties are invited to listen in on the 145.80 MHz downlink. The contact is expected to be conducted in English. The United Space School is a premier educational program hosted by the Foundation for International Space Education (FISE). For two weeks each summer, FISE invites approximately 50 students from 23 different countries to the Clear Lake, Texas area to introduce them to aspects of working in the space sciences. During their stay, the students work together in teams to assemble a manned mission to Mars, utilizing knowledge gained from guest lecturers and interactive field trips. The Foundation for International Space Education Board of Directors has two head teachers and five team mentors to assist the students in their day-to-day activities. United Space School culminates in a project presentation, in which the students present their final project to a panel of industry experts and the public. Upon successful completion of their final project presentation, the students are awarded a graduation certificate. Participants will ask as many of the following questions as time allows: 1. The ISS attracts astronauts from all over the world, bringing in many different cultures, languages and personalities. Do these cultural differences ever conflict in the confined spaces of the space station or do the differences ever prevent the crew from achieving the work that they set out to do? 2. How would microgravity affect an astronaut that has acid reflux? 3. Can you cry in space, and if so, how do teardrops behave? 4. What do you hope to achieve during your career as an astronaut, and what is your ultimate hope for mankind? 5. What is the biggest misconception about space/space travel that society has? 6. What is your favorite experiment you are involved with? What benefits can its result bring about? 7. What is the most astonishing and surprising thing you have ever experienced during your mission? 8. Despite the hours of rigorous training, was there any situation you didn't feel prepared for? 9. Would you go on a lifelong mission? Why? 10. Does the ISS have issues with the Kessler effect of space debris, or is space debris a problem at all? 11. Do you think astronauts of the future will require new or different traits or skill sets than today's ISS astronauts, and if so, what might they be? 12. When you aren't working or exercising, what do you do to occupy yourself in your free time for fun or entertainment? 13. What is the most difficult thing to do on the ISS that we take for granted here on Earth? 14. What motivated you to want to go into space, considering the risks? 15. What was your least favorite part of training? 16. Have astronauts ever dealt with any psychological effects of living so far away from Earth, or have they ever felt physically ill because of it? How is it managed? 17. Has your perspective of space changed since you've been directly in touch with it, and if so, how? 18. What will you miss most about space or the ISS when you return? PLEASE CHECK THE FOLLOWING FOR MORE INFORMATION ON ARISS UPDATES: Visit ARISS on Facebook. We can be found at Amateur Radio on the International Space Station (ARISS). To receive our Twitter updates, follow @ARISS_status Next planned event(s): TBD ABOUT ARISS Amateur Radio on the International Space Station (ARISS) is a cooperative venture of international amateur radio societies and the space agencies that support the International Space Station (ISS). In the United States, sponsors are the Radio Amateur Satellite Corporation (AMSAT), the American Radio Relay League (ARRL), and the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA). The primary goal of ARISS is to promote exploration of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) topics by organizing scheduled contacts via amateur radio between crew members aboard the ISS and students in classrooms or informal education venues. With the help of experienced amateur radio volunteers, ISS crews speak directly with large audiences in a variety of public forums. Before and during these radio contacts, students, teachers, parents, and communities learn about space, space technologies, and amateur radio. For more information, see www.ariss.org, www.amsat.org, and www.arrl.org. Thank you & 73, David - AA4KN --- This email has been checked for viruses by Avast antivirus software. https://www.avast.com/antivirus From johnbrier at gmail.com Sun Jul 17 15:20:13 2016 From: johnbrier at gmail.com (John Brier) Date: Sun, 17 Jul 2016 11:20:13 -0400 Subject: [amsat-bb] NPOTA activation on 1613 UTC SO-50 pass from Blue Ridge Parkway again today Message-ID: Doing NPOTA activation on 1613 UTC SO-50 pass from Blue Ridge Parkway again today. Sorry for late notice. I wasn't sure until now if I'd be able to do it. 73, John Brier KG4AKV From jim at coloradosatellite.com Sun Jul 17 21:38:53 2016 From: jim at coloradosatellite.com (Jim White) Date: Sun, 17 Jul 2016 15:38:53 -0600 Subject: [amsat-bb] SatPc32 phantom satellites Message-ID: <578BFAED.2040309@coloradosatellite.com> When I switch to a satellite in a different keps list and select just one sat to be visible and be the active satellite one or more sats from the previous list continue to show up in the display. I have to select the new sat twice before the old ones disappear. Example: I had 6 sats in the display from the 'amateur' list. Using the satellites menu I switched to the 'cubesat' list, selected just one sat, made it visible and made it the active sat. Clicked OK and one of the sats from the 'amateur' list continues to be visible in the display along with the cubesat I just selected. Back into the satellites menu and my selection of the cubesat list and the one cubesat has disappeared. Selected the cubesat list and the one satellite again, back into display and the one from the amateur list is still visible along with the cubesat. Into the satellites menu and now cubesat is selected and my one cubesast is shown in the selected box, and when I OK that back to the display the phantom one from the amateur list is finally gone. How can get the program to take the changes I make to what is displayed and tracked the first time? From vze275m9 at verizon.net Mon Jul 18 16:43:06 2016 From: vze275m9 at verizon.net (Philip Chimento) Date: Mon, 18 Jul 2016 12:43:06 -0400 Subject: [amsat-bb] Trying to find my downlink Message-ID: I have an IC-9100 using MacDoppler and hooked up to two home-brew Eggbeater II antennas. I have had a lot of trouble finding my downlink on pretty much all of the SSB satellites that I have tried; AO-7, FO-29, AO-73 and the XWs (2A, 2C and 2F). Does anyone have suggestions, strategies for finding the downlink (so I don?t wind up annoying everyone else by uselessly transmitting). Thanks. Phil Chimento kc3cnx at arrl.net From va6bmj at gmail.com Mon Jul 18 17:34:21 2016 From: va6bmj at gmail.com (B J) Date: Mon, 18 Jul 2016 17:34:21 +0000 Subject: [amsat-bb] Trying to find my downlink In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: On 7/18/16, Philip Chimento wrote: > I have an IC-9100 using MacDoppler and hooked up to two home-brew Eggbeater > II antennas. I have had a lot of trouble finding my downlink on pretty much > all of the SSB satellites that I have tried; AO-7, FO-29, AO-73 and the XWs > (2A, 2C and 2F). Does anyone have suggestions, strategies for finding the > downlink (so I don?t wind up annoying everyone else by uselessly > transmitting). I've got the same problem. I first set my software (in my case, Gpredict on Linux) to mid-band. If there isn't anyone on frequency, I start looking for my downlink. If there is someone, though, I move further up in the band so that I'm out of the way and won't cause any interference. I keep the uplink frequency steady and adjust my downlink. For me, the trick is finding what the offset from the nominal value is. On a new satellite, I start there and move up (or down, whichever the case may be) slowly. On ones I've been on before, I start at the approximate offset. I simply speak into my mike and announce who I am and the purpose for my transmission until I find my signal. I usually find it in a minute or two. I have to do it that way as I need to set up my station outside and I have only two hands. I hold my antenna with one and my PTT switch with the other, keeping a finger or two free so that I can adjust my software setting. Operating a Morse key might be a touch difficult when my hands are already full. This has worked for me so far and I haven't yet figured out a way to make it quicker or easier. 73s Bernhard VA6BMJ @ DO33FL From pa3guo at upcmail.nl Mon Jul 18 17:36:03 2016 From: pa3guo at upcmail.nl (=?UTF-8?B?UEEzR1VP?=) Date: Mon, 18 Jul 2016 20:36:03 +0300 Subject: [amsat-bb] =?utf-8?q?ISS_+_cargoship_naked_eye_visible=3F?= Message-ID: <1468863363.924802647@f9.my.com> Wednesday the new cargoship is expected to arrive at the ISS. I can see the ISS with the naked eye. What about the soyouz etc, prior to docking? Would love to see 2 moving stars, one following the other. Henk, PA3GUO From WB4SON at gmail.com Mon Jul 18 17:55:13 2016 From: WB4SON at gmail.com (Bob) Date: Mon, 18 Jul 2016 13:55:13 -0400 Subject: [amsat-bb] Trying to find my downlink In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: First off, I'd suggest using CW to find downlink. It is much easier to find that than a weak voice signal. Do as Bernhard suggests and set your RX to the middle of the downlink passband, then adjust your TX until you find yourself. FO-29 and the three XWs have fairly predictable input/output offfsets, so once you figure it out, you only need to adjust for doppler. AO-73 is an entirely different thing -- the uplink frequency for AO-73 is about 10-15 KHz HIGHER than the published values as the uplink frequency varies with spacecraft temperature, so what works on one orbit might not work on another, but again, it will get you close (you'll be tuning your uplink +/- 2 KHz to find yourself). FO-29 is your best bet to begin. VERY sensitive receiver, longer orbit window, stable, etc. Once you figure out your offset, MacDoppler should do a good job for everything but AO-73, and Funcube2. 73, Bob, WB4SON On Mon, Jul 18, 2016 at 1:34 PM, B J wrote: > On 7/18/16, Philip Chimento wrote: > > I have an IC-9100 using MacDoppler and hooked up to two home-brew > Eggbeater > > II antennas. I have had a lot of trouble finding my downlink on pretty > much > > all of the SSB satellites that I have tried; AO-7, FO-29, AO-73 and the > XWs > > (2A, 2C and 2F). Does anyone have suggestions, strategies for finding the > > downlink (so I don?t wind up annoying everyone else by uselessly > > transmitting). > > > > I've got the same problem. I first set my software (in my case, > Gpredict on Linux) to mid-band. If there isn't anyone on frequency, I > start looking for my downlink. If there is someone, though, I move > further up in the band so that I'm out of the way and won't cause any > interference. > > I keep the uplink frequency steady and adjust my downlink. For me, > the trick is finding what the offset from the nominal value is. On a > new satellite, I start there and move up (or down, whichever the case > may be) slowly. On ones I've been on before, I start at the > approximate offset. > > I simply speak into my mike and announce who I am and the purpose for > my transmission until I find my signal. I usually find it in a minute > or two. > > I have to do it that way as I need to set up my station outside and I > have only two hands. I hold my antenna with one and my PTT switch > with the other, keeping a finger or two free so that I can adjust my > software setting. Operating a Morse key might be a touch difficult > when my hands are already full. > > This has worked for me so far and I haven't yet figured out a way to > make it quicker or easier. > > 73s > > Bernhard VA6BMJ @ DO33FL > _______________________________________________ > 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 k3sv at pa.net Mon Jul 18 17:47:19 2016 From: k3sv at pa.net (Bill Gillenwater) Date: Mon, 18 Jul 2016 13:47:19 -0400 Subject: [amsat-bb] ISS + cargoship naked eye visible? In-Reply-To: <1468863363.924802647@f9.my.com> References: <1468863363.924802647@f9.my.com> Message-ID: <44CB20AACF144BC5AA02403F62D79CA1@BillPC> Actually viewed this type of event when the last US Shuttle was leaving the ISS. Very clear night and you could see both very brightly, separated but in the same path. Hope you get to see it. 73 Bill K3SV -------------------------------------------------- From: "PA3GUO" Sent: Monday, July 18, 2016 1:36 PM To: Subject: [amsat-bb] ISS + cargoship naked eye visible? > > Wednesday the new cargoship is expected to arrive at the ISS. > I can see the ISS with the naked eye. > What about the soyouz etc, prior to docking? > Would love to see 2 moving stars, one following the other. > Henk, PA3GUO > _______________________________________________ > 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 > > > ----- > No virus found in this message. > Checked by AVG - www.avg.com > Version: 2016.0.7688 / Virus Database: 4627/12638 - Release Date: 07/18/16 > From kq6ea at verizon.net Mon Jul 18 18:30:28 2016 From: kq6ea at verizon.net (Jim Jerzycke) Date: Mon, 18 Jul 2016 18:30:28 +0000 Subject: [amsat-bb] ISS + cargoship naked eye visible? In-Reply-To: <44CB20AACF144BC5AA02403F62D79CA1@BillPC> References: <1468863363.924802647@f9.my.com> <44CB20AACF144BC5AA02403F62D79CA1@BillPC> Message-ID: <618b8554-702e-d807-523b-c7e48882b626@verizon.net> My son and I got to see the ISS, Shuttle, and Progress supply ship one night some years ago. It was pretty neat the see all three of them sailing along up there! 73, Jim KQ6EA On 07/18/2016 05:47 PM, Bill Gillenwater wrote: > Actually viewed this type of event when the last US Shuttle was > leaving the ISS. Very clear night and you could see both very > brightly, separated but in the same path. Hope you get to see it. > 73 Bill K3SV > > > > -------------------------------------------------- > From: "PA3GUO" > Sent: Monday, July 18, 2016 1:36 PM > To: > Subject: [amsat-bb] ISS + cargoship naked eye visible? > >> >> Wednesday the new cargoship is expected to arrive at the ISS. >> I can see the ISS with the naked eye. >> What about the soyouz etc, prior to docking? >> Would love to see 2 moving stars, one following the other. >> Henk, PA3GUO >> _______________________________________________ >> 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 >> >> >> ----- >> No virus found in this message. >> Checked by AVG - www.avg.com >> Version: 2016.0.7688 / Virus Database: 4627/12638 - Release Date: >> 07/18/16 >> > _______________________________________________ > 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 saguaroastro at cox.net Mon Jul 18 18:51:49 2016 From: saguaroastro at cox.net (Rick Tejera) Date: Mon, 18 Jul 2016 11:51:49 -0700 Subject: [amsat-bb] ISS + cargoship naked eye visible? Message-ID: Henk,? In the past, I have visually seen the space Shuttle & ISS in trail after undocking. The cargo vessel is not a Soyuz, but rather ?a Dragon, ?bother of which are considerby smaller than the Shuttle. It could be possible if the conditions are right. Good luck Rick Tejera K7TEJSaguaroAstro at cox.net623-203-4121 -------- Original message -------- From: PA3GUO Date: 18/07/2016 10:36 (GMT-07:00) To: amsat-bb at amsat.org Subject: [amsat-bb] ISS + cargoship naked eye visible? Wednesday the new cargoship is expected to arrive at the ISS. I can see the ISS with the naked eye. What about the soyouz etc, prior to docking? Would love to see 2 moving stars, one following the other. Henk, PA3GUO _______________________________________________ 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 jim at k6ccc.org Mon Jul 18 21:48:58 2016 From: jim at k6ccc.org (Jim Walls) Date: Mon, 18 Jul 2016 14:48:58 -0700 Subject: [amsat-bb] Trying to find my downlink In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: <074f9b29-93d8-962d-51c4-31d1e55810d6@k6ccc.org> On 7/18/2016 09:43, Philip Chimento wrote: > I have an IC-9100 using MacDoppler and hooked up to two home-brew Eggbeater II antennas. I have had a lot of trouble finding my downlink on pretty much all of the SSB satellites that I have tried; AO-7, FO-29, AO-73 and the XWs (2A, 2C and 2F). Does anyone have suggestions, strategies for finding the downlink (so I don?t wind up annoying everyone else by uselessly transmitting). An eggbeater is a pretty marginal receive antenna for the linear satellites. Do you at least have a preamp at the receive antenna? -- 73 ------------------------------------- Jim Walls - K6CCC jim at k6ccc.org Ofc: 818-548-4804 http://members.dslextreme.com/users/k6ccc/ AMSAT Member 32537 - WSWSS Member 395 From m5aka at yahoo.co.uk Tue Jul 19 00:28:22 2016 From: m5aka at yahoo.co.uk (M5AKA) Date: Tue, 19 Jul 2016 00:28:22 +0000 (UTC) Subject: [amsat-bb] ARISS: Radio amateurs invited to UK Prime Minister's official residence References: <1202506951.2089075.1468888102622.JavaMail.yahoo.ref@mail.yahoo.com> Message-ID: <1202506951.2089075.1468888102622.JavaMail.yahoo@mail.yahoo.com> ARISS School Contacts: Radio amateurs invited to UK Prime Minister's official residence 10 Downing Street https://amsat-uk.org/2016/07/18/radio-amateurs-10-downing-street/ Ofcom propose using Ham Radio band for Wi-Fi - consultation deadline July 22 https://amsat-uk.org/2016/05/13/ofcom-propose-using-ham-radio-band-for-wi-fi/ RSGB Board Chair to address AMSAT-UK Colloquium https://amsat-uk.org/2016/07/13/rsgb-chair-to-address-amsat-uk-colloquium/ AMSAT-UK International Space Colloquium Guildford July 29-31, 2016 https://amsat-uk.org/2016/06/30/amsat-uk-international-space-colloquium-2016/ 73 Trevor M5AKA ---- AMSAT-UK?http://amsat-uk.org/ Twitter?https://twitter.com/AmsatUK Facebook https://facebook.com/AmsatUK YouTube?https://youtube.com/AmsatUK ---- From AJ9N at aol.com Tue Jul 19 06:20:24 2016 From: AJ9N at aol.com (AJ9N at aol.com) Date: Tue, 19 Jul 2016 02:20:24 -0400 Subject: [amsat-bb] Upcoming ARISS Contact Schedule as of 2016-07-19 05:30 UTC Message-ID: <2e5c22.21f59b7d.44bf20a8@aol.com> Upcoming ARISS Contact Schedule as of 2016-07-19 05:30 UTC Quick list of scheduled contacts and events: YOTA Camp 2016 IARU-R1, Salzburg, Austria, telebridge via VK4KHZ The ISS callsign is presently scheduled to be NA1SS The scheduled astronaut is Jeff Williams KD5TVQ Contact was successful: Mon 2016-07-18 10:25:53 UTC 72 deg (***) United Space School hosted by the Foundation for International Space Education (FISE), Seabrook TX, telebridge via W6SRJ The ISS callsign is presently scheduled to be NA1SS The scheduled astronaut is Jeff Williams KD5TVQ Contact is a go for: Tue 2016-07-19 14:52:20 UTC 74 deg Ufa, Russia, direct via TBD The ISS callsign is presently scheduled to be RS?ISS The scheduled astronaut is Oleg Skripochka RN3FU Contact is a go for Thu 2016-07-23 18:50 UTC ESA Space Camp 2016, Lenk, Switzerland, telebridge via W6SRJ (***) The ISS callsign is presently scheduled to be NA1SS The scheduled astronaut is Takuya Onishi KF5LKS (***) Contact is a go for: Mon 2016-07-25 12:46:35 UTC 49 deg (***) Peoria Riverfront Museum, Peoria IL, telebridge via IK1SLD The ISS callsign is presently scheduled to be OR4ISS The scheduled astronaut is Jeff Williams KD5TVQ Contact is a go for: Wed 2016-07-27 19:59:27 UTC 36 deg (***) **************************************************************************** ** ARISS is always glad to receive listener reports for the above contacts. ARISS thanks everyone in advance for their assistance. Feel free to send your reports to aj9n at amsat.org or aj9n at aol.com. Listen for the ISS on the downlink of 145.8? MHz. **************************************************************************** *** All ARISS contacts are made via the Ericsson radio unless otherwise noted. **************************************************************************** *** Several of you have sent me emails asking about the RAC ARISS website and not being able to get in. That has now been changed to http://www.ariss.org/ Note that there are links to other ARISS websites from this site. **************************************************************************** Looking for something new to do? How about receiving DATV from the ISS? If interested, then please go to the ARISS-EU website for complete details. Look for the buttons indicating Ham Video. http://www.ariss-eu.org/ If you need some assistance, ARISS mentor Kerry N6IZW, might be able to provide some insight. Contact Kerry at kbanke at sbcglobal.net **************************************************************************** ARISS congratulations the following mentors who have now mentored over 100 schools: Gaston ON4WF with 121 Satoshi 7M3TJZ with 119 Francesco IK?WGF with 116 **************************************************************************** The webpages listed below were all reviewed for accuracy. Out of date webpages were removed and new ones have been added. If there are additional ARISS websites I need to know about, please let me know. Note, all times are approximate. It is recommended that you do your own orbital prediction or start listening about 10 minutes before the listed time. All dates and times listed follow International Standard ISO 8601 date and time format YYYY-MM-DD HH:MM:SS The complete schedule page has been updated as of 2016-07-19 05:30 UTC. (***) Here you will find a listing of all scheduled school contacts, and questions, other ISS related websites, IRLP and Echolink websites, and instructions for any contact that may be streamed live. http://www.amsat.org/amsat/ariss/news/arissnews.rtf Total number of ARISS ISS to earth school events is 1070. (***) Each school counts as 1 event. Total number of ARISS ISS to earth school contacts is 1035. (***) Each contact may have multiple schools sharing the same time slot. Total number of ARISS supported terrestrial contacts is 47. A complete year by year breakdown of the contacts may be found in the file. http://www.amsat.org/amsat/ariss/news/arissnews.rtf Please feel free to contact me if more detailed statistics are needed. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ The following US states and entities have never had an ARISS contact: Arkansas, Delaware, South Dakota, Wyoming, American Samoa, Guam, Northern Marianas Islands, and the Virgin Islands. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ QSL information may be found at: http://www.ariss.org/qsl-cards.html ISS callsigns: DP?ISS, IR?ISS, NA1SS, OR4ISS, RS?ISS **************************************************************************** The successful school list has been updated as of 2016-07-19 05:30 UTC. (***) http://www.amsat.org/amsat/ariss/news/Successful_ARISS_schools.rtf Frequency chart for packet, voice, and crossband repeater modes showing Doppler correction as of 2005-07-29 04:00 UTC http://www.amsat.org/amsat/ariss/news/ISS_frequencies_and_Doppler_correction .rtf Listing of ARISS related magazine articles as of 2006-07-10 03:30 UTC. http://www.amsat.org/amsat/ariss/news/ARISS_magazine_articles.rtf Check out the Zoho reports of the ARISS contacts https://reports.zoho.com/ZDBDataSheetView.cc?DBID=412218000000020415 **************************************************************************** Exp. 47 on orbit Jeff Williams KD5TVQ Oleg Skripochka RN3FU Aleksey Ovchinin Exp. 48 on orbit Anatoly Ivanishin Kate Rubins KG5FYJ Takuya Onishi KF5LKS **************************************************************************** 73, Charlie Sufana AJ9N One of the ARISS operation team mentors From pa3guo at upcmail.nl Tue Jul 19 15:24:12 2016 From: pa3guo at upcmail.nl (=?UTF-8?B?UEEzR1VP?=) Date: Tue, 19 Jul 2016 18:24:12 +0300 Subject: [amsat-bb] =?utf-8?q?ISS_+_cargoship_naked_eye_visible=3F?= In-Reply-To: <1468863363.924802647@f9.my.com> References: <1468863363.924802647@f9.my.com> Message-ID: <1468941851.834285123@f30.my.com> Thanks to all that responded! Well, I did see the ISS (progress docked but you wint see that without great telescope), and 4 minutes later Dragon. Dragon was not as bright as ISS but well visible. Was at 03:25am local time (CET). Warm night, no cloud, clear sky. Will try again tomorrow morning (20th, 03:32am local time = CET). Dragon will and should be close to ISS. Anyone else in for fun? Henk maandag, 18 juli 2016, 07:36p.m. +02:00 van PA3GUO pa3guo at upcmail.nl : >Wednesday the new cargoship is expected to arrive at the ISS. >I can see the ISS with the naked eye. >What about the soyouz etc, prior to docking? >Would love to see 2 moving stars, one following the other. >Henk, PA3GUO From johnbrier at gmail.com Tue Jul 19 15:27:46 2016 From: johnbrier at gmail.com (John Brier) Date: Tue, 19 Jul 2016 11:27:46 -0400 Subject: [amsat-bb] ISS SSTV EVENT THIS WEEKEND! (with possible "voice communication with Earth" ?) Message-ID: http://bit.ly/2a5nBMM It looks like the next event will be Saturday July 23rd 2016, probably going all weekend. This is based on a post on the Russian blog by R4UAB. According to Google Translate the event will be ?dedicated to the life and work of the first cosmonaut Yuri Gagarin.? Google Translate also mentions ?voice communication with the Earth,? which is very intriguing. Can anyone who reads Cyrillic/knows Russian tell me exactly what the part about "voice communication with Earth" means? I want to know if the cosmonauts will be talking to amateur radio operators on the ground. The link to the original blog post is here: http://r4uab.ru/?p=12122 My "ISS SSTV Reception Hints" page is here: https://spacecomms.wordpress.com/iss-sstv-reception-hints/ AMSAT-UK has a similar page here: https://amsat-uk.org/beginners/iss-sstv/ 73, John Brier KG4AKV From plaws0 at gmail.com Tue Jul 19 16:05:24 2016 From: plaws0 at gmail.com (Peter Laws) Date: Tue, 19 Jul 2016 11:05:24 -0500 Subject: [amsat-bb] ISS + cargoship naked eye visible? In-Reply-To: <1468941851.834285123@f30.my.com> References: <1468863363.924802647@f9.my.com> <1468941851.834285123@f30.my.com> Message-ID: On Tue, Jul 19, 2016 at 10:24 AM, PA3GUO wrote: > > Thanks to all that responded! > Well, I did see the ISS (progress docked but you wint see that without great telescope), and 4 minutes later Dragon. Dragon was not as bright as ISS but well visible. > Was at 03:25am local time (CET). Warm night, no cloud, clear sky. > Will try again tomorrow morning (20th, 03:32am local time = CET). > Dragon will and should be close to ISS. > Anyone else in for fun? Good work! Too bad you can't talk to them at the same time! ("NORDO" when something is docking/undocking). -- Peter Laws | N5UWY | plaws plaws net | Travel by Train! From johnbrier at gmail.com Tue Jul 19 17:22:44 2016 From: johnbrier at gmail.com (John Brier) Date: Tue, 19 Jul 2016 13:22:44 -0400 Subject: [amsat-bb] ISS SSTV EVENT THIS WEEKEND! (with possible "voice communication with Earth" ?) In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: I believe I shouldn't have sounded so certain in the subject of the email. This is unconfirmed and these events are always tentative due to science experiments or other unexpected more important ISS activities taking precedent. Check these resources for more certain info: https://amsat-uk.org/ https://twitter.com/RF2Space http://www.ariss.org/ 73, John Brier KG4AKV On Tue, Jul 19, 2016 at 11:27 AM, John Brier wrote: > http://bit.ly/2a5nBMM > > It looks like the next event will be Saturday July 23rd 2016, probably > going all weekend. This is based on a post on the Russian blog by > R4UAB. According to Google Translate the event will be ?dedicated to > the life and work of the first cosmonaut Yuri Gagarin.? Google > Translate also mentions ?voice communication with the Earth,? which is > very intriguing. > > Can anyone who reads Cyrillic/knows Russian tell me exactly what the > part about "voice communication with Earth" means? I want to know if > the cosmonauts will be talking to amateur radio operators on the > ground. The link to the original blog post is here: > http://r4uab.ru/?p=12122 > > My "ISS SSTV Reception Hints" page is here: > https://spacecomms.wordpress.com/iss-sstv-reception-hints/ > > AMSAT-UK has a similar page here: > https://amsat-uk.org/beginners/iss-sstv/ > > 73, John Brier KG4AKV From johnbrier at gmail.com Tue Jul 19 18:17:16 2016 From: johnbrier at gmail.com (John Brier) Date: Tue, 19 Jul 2016 14:17:16 -0400 Subject: [amsat-bb] ISS SSTV EVENT THIS WEEKEND! (with possible "voice communication with Earth" ?) In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: The post has been updated to remove references to "photographic images" and "dedicated to the life and work of the first cosmonaut Yuri Gagarin." Now all that remains is a reference to a school contact in Russia on the 23rd. Looks like I and maybe R4UAB jumped the gun in discussing that. Anyway, there has been talk of an ISS SSTV event at the end of this month, so maybe the 29th is the weekend it will happen. 73, John Brier KG4AKV On Tue, Jul 19, 2016 at 1:22 PM, John Brier wrote: > I believe I shouldn't have sounded so certain in the subject of the > email. This is unconfirmed and these events are always tentative due > to science experiments or other unexpected more important ISS > activities taking precedent. > > Check these resources for more certain info: > > https://amsat-uk.org/ > https://twitter.com/RF2Space > http://www.ariss.org/ > > 73, John Brier KG4AKV > > On Tue, Jul 19, 2016 at 11:27 AM, John Brier wrote: >> http://bit.ly/2a5nBMM >> >> It looks like the next event will be Saturday July 23rd 2016, probably >> going all weekend. This is based on a post on the Russian blog by >> R4UAB. According to Google Translate the event will be ?dedicated to >> the life and work of the first cosmonaut Yuri Gagarin.? Google >> Translate also mentions ?voice communication with the Earth,? which is >> very intriguing. >> >> Can anyone who reads Cyrillic/knows Russian tell me exactly what the >> part about "voice communication with Earth" means? I want to know if >> the cosmonauts will be talking to amateur radio operators on the >> ground. The link to the original blog post is here: >> http://r4uab.ru/?p=12122 >> >> My "ISS SSTV Reception Hints" page is here: >> https://spacecomms.wordpress.com/iss-sstv-reception-hints/ >> >> AMSAT-UK has a similar page here: >> https://amsat-uk.org/beginners/iss-sstv/ >> >> 73, John Brier KG4AKV From n5vho.ken at gmail.com Tue Jul 19 18:18:01 2016 From: n5vho.ken at gmail.com (Kenneth Ransom) Date: Tue, 19 Jul 2016 13:18:01 -0500 Subject: [amsat-bb] ISS SSTV EVENT THIS WEEKEND! (with possible "voice communication with Earth" ?) In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: I see you tweeted that he updated the posting. It appears to now only be about an upcoming school contact with students near the city of Ufa, Russia. No mention of SSTV in this article. On Tue, Jul 19, 2016 at 12:22 PM, John Brier wrote: > I believe I shouldn't have sounded so certain in the subject of the > email. This is unconfirmed and these events are always tentative due > to science experiments or other unexpected more important ISS > activities taking precedent. > > Check these resources for more certain info: > > https://amsat-uk.org/ > https://twitter.com/RF2Space > http://www.ariss.org/ > > 73, John Brier KG4AKV > > On Tue, Jul 19, 2016 at 11:27 AM, John Brier wrote: > > http://bit.ly/2a5nBMM > > > > It looks like the next event will be Saturday July 23rd 2016, probably > > going all weekend. This is based on a post on the Russian blog by > > R4UAB. According to Google Translate the event will be ?dedicated to > > the life and work of the first cosmonaut Yuri Gagarin.? Google > > Translate also mentions ?voice communication with the Earth,? which is > > very intriguing. > > > > Can anyone who reads Cyrillic/knows Russian tell me exactly what the > > part about "voice communication with Earth" means? I want to know if > > the cosmonauts will be talking to amateur radio operators on the > > ground. The link to the original blog post is here: > > http://r4uab.ru/?p=12122 > > > > My "ISS SSTV Reception Hints" page is here: > > https://spacecomms.wordpress.com/iss-sstv-reception-hints/ > > > > AMSAT-UK has a similar page here: > > https://amsat-uk.org/beginners/iss-sstv/ > > > > 73, John Brier KG4AKV > _______________________________________________ > 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 > -- Kenneth - N5VHO From johnbrier at gmail.com Tue Jul 19 18:27:09 2016 From: johnbrier at gmail.com (John Brier) Date: Tue, 19 Jul 2016 14:27:09 -0400 Subject: [amsat-bb] ISS SSTV EVENT THIS WEEKEND! (with possible "voice communication with Earth" ?) In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: Yup. Here is a screenshot of the post before the recent edit: https://twitter.com/johnbrier/status/755468025516683264 On Tue, Jul 19, 2016 at 2:18 PM, Kenneth Ransom wrote: > I see you tweeted that he updated the posting. It appears to now only be > about an upcoming school contact with students near the city of Ufa, Russia. > No mention of SSTV in this article. > > On Tue, Jul 19, 2016 at 12:22 PM, John Brier wrote: >> >> I believe I shouldn't have sounded so certain in the subject of the >> email. This is unconfirmed and these events are always tentative due >> to science experiments or other unexpected more important ISS >> activities taking precedent. >> >> Check these resources for more certain info: >> >> https://amsat-uk.org/ >> https://twitter.com/RF2Space >> http://www.ariss.org/ >> >> 73, John Brier KG4AKV >> >> On Tue, Jul 19, 2016 at 11:27 AM, John Brier wrote: >> > http://bit.ly/2a5nBMM >> > >> > It looks like the next event will be Saturday July 23rd 2016, probably >> > going all weekend. This is based on a post on the Russian blog by >> > R4UAB. According to Google Translate the event will be ?dedicated to >> > the life and work of the first cosmonaut Yuri Gagarin.? Google >> > Translate also mentions ?voice communication with the Earth,? which is >> > very intriguing. >> > >> > Can anyone who reads Cyrillic/knows Russian tell me exactly what the >> > part about "voice communication with Earth" means? I want to know if >> > the cosmonauts will be talking to amateur radio operators on the >> > ground. The link to the original blog post is here: >> > http://r4uab.ru/?p=12122 >> > >> > My "ISS SSTV Reception Hints" page is here: >> > https://spacecomms.wordpress.com/iss-sstv-reception-hints/ >> > >> > AMSAT-UK has a similar page here: >> > https://amsat-uk.org/beginners/iss-sstv/ >> > >> > 73, John Brier KG4AKV >> _______________________________________________ >> 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 > > > > > -- > Kenneth - N5VHO From koos at kzdoos.xs4all.nl Tue Jul 19 18:27:45 2016 From: koos at kzdoos.xs4all.nl (Koos van den Hout) Date: Tue, 19 Jul 2016 20:27:45 +0200 Subject: [amsat-bb] ISS SSTV EVENT THIS WEEKEND! (with possible "voice communication with Earth" ?) In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: <20160719182745.GA3347@kzdoos.xs4all.nl> Quoting John Brier who wrote on Tue 2016-07-19 at 13:22: > I believe I shouldn't have sounded so certain in the subject of the > email. This is unconfirmed and these events are always tentative due > to science experiments or other unexpected more important ISS > activities taking precedent. I appreciate your enthusiasm and I really hope there will be amateur radio contacts with the ISS again some day. In may 2015 I heard Romeo Sierra .. India Sierra Sierra and some language I could not understand (most likely Russian) between SSTV images, audio available via https://idefix.net/~koos/newsitem.cgi/1428870512 Koos van den Hout -- The Virtual Bookcase, the site about books, book | Koos van den Hout news and reviews http://www.virtualbookcase.com/ | http://idefix.net/ PGP keyid 0xF0D7C263 | IPv6 enabled! From johnbrier at gmail.com Tue Jul 19 18:49:55 2016 From: johnbrier at gmail.com (John Brier) Date: Tue, 19 Jul 2016 14:49:55 -0400 Subject: [amsat-bb] ISS SSTV EVENT THIS WEEKEND! (with possible "voice communication with Earth" ?) In-Reply-To: <20160719182745.GA3347@kzdoos.xs4all.nl> References: <20160719182745.GA3347@kzdoos.xs4all.nl> Message-ID: Thanks Koos, Yeah, the cosmonauts sometimes get on between SSTV transmissions. They did it over North America in July of 2015 too: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g0st4GzyZb8&feature=youtu.be&t=265 I'm not aware of them making contacts with people between SSTV transmissions over NA, but I think they have over Russia at least, and maybe also Europe. 73, John Brier KG4AKV On Tue, Jul 19, 2016 at 2:27 PM, Koos van den Hout wrote: > Quoting John Brier who wrote on Tue 2016-07-19 at 13:22: > >> I believe I shouldn't have sounded so certain in the subject of the >> email. This is unconfirmed and these events are always tentative due >> to science experiments or other unexpected more important ISS >> activities taking precedent. > > I appreciate your enthusiasm and I really hope there will be amateur radio > contacts with the ISS again some day. > > In may 2015 I heard Romeo Sierra .. India Sierra Sierra and some language I > could not understand (most likely Russian) between SSTV images, audio > available via https://idefix.net/~koos/newsitem.cgi/1428870512 > > Koos van den Hout > > -- > The Virtual Bookcase, the site about books, book | Koos van den Hout > news and reviews http://www.virtualbookcase.com/ | http://idefix.net/ > PGP keyid 0xF0D7C263 | IPv6 enabled! > _______________________________________________ > 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 kb1pvh at gmail.com Wed Jul 20 01:22:54 2016 From: kb1pvh at gmail.com (Dave Webb KB1PVH) Date: Tue, 19 Jul 2016 21:22:54 -0400 Subject: [amsat-bb] Maine grid trip In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: I'm going to head to Maine within the next few weeks to work from a few needed grids. Who needs what so I can figure out a game plan. Not sure if I'll drag the 9100 up with me or an 857/817 combo. Dave-KB1PVH From aa5pk at suddenlink.net Wed Jul 20 01:25:24 2016 From: aa5pk at suddenlink.net (Glenn Miller - AA5PK) Date: Tue, 19 Jul 2016 20:25:24 -0500 Subject: [amsat-bb] Maine grid trip In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: <3A177848562349449ECD03A497F7B076@AA5PKPC> FN53 and FN64 please. Glenn AA5PK -----Original Message----- From: Dave Webb KB1PVH Sent: Tuesday, July 19, 2016 8:22 PM To: AMSAT -BB Subject: [amsat-bb] Maine grid trip I'm going to head to Maine within the next few weeks to work from a few needed grids. Who needs what so I can figure out a game plan. Not sure if I'll drag the 9100 up with me or an 857/817 combo. Dave-KB1PVH _______________________________________________ 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 kb1pvh at gmail.com Wed Jul 20 01:31:11 2016 From: kb1pvh at gmail.com (Dave Webb KB1PVH) Date: Tue, 19 Jul 2016 21:31:11 -0400 Subject: [amsat-bb] Maine grid trip In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: I'll be doing FN64 for sure. Dave-KB1PVH From bryan at kl7cn.net Wed Jul 20 02:20:08 2016 From: bryan at kl7cn.net (Bryan KL7CN) Date: Tue, 19 Jul 2016 19:20:08 -0700 Subject: [amsat-bb] Maine grid trip In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: 'Course, I need VT and NH also... :) -- bag On Jul 19, 2016, at 18:22, Dave Webb KB1PVH wrote: I'm going to head to Maine within the next few weeks to work from a few needed grids. Who needs what so I can figure out a game plan. Not sure if I'll drag the 9100 up with me or an 857/817 combo. Dave-KB1PVH _______________________________________________ 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 framirezferrer at gmail.com Wed Jul 20 02:35:24 2016 From: framirezferrer at gmail.com (Fernando Ramirez) Date: Tue, 19 Jul 2016 19:35:24 -0700 Subject: [amsat-bb] Maine grid trip In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: I only have FN43 in Maine. Any other grid will be greatly appreciated! 73 Fernando, NP4JV On Jul 19, 2016 7:20 PM, "Bryan KL7CN" wrote: > 'Course, I need VT and NH also... :) > > -- bag > > On Jul 19, 2016, at 18:22, Dave Webb KB1PVH wrote: > > I'm going to head to Maine within the next few weeks to work from a few > needed grids. Who needs what so I can figure out a game plan. Not sure if > I'll drag the 9100 up with me or an 857/817 combo. > > Dave-KB1PVH > _______________________________________________ > 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-bb at wd9ewk.net Wed Jul 20 03:18:05 2016 From: amsat-bb at wd9ewk.net (Patrick STODDARD (WD9EWK/VA7EWK)) Date: Wed, 20 Jul 2016 03:18:05 +0000 Subject: [amsat-bb] Maine grid trip In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: Dave, Any FN5x grids would be nice. Giod luck, and 73! Patrick WD9EWK/VA7EWK http://www.wd9ewk.net/ Twitter: @WD9EWK On Tuesday, July 19, 2016, Dave Webb KB1PVH wrote: > I'm going to head to Maine within the next few weeks to work from a few > needed grids. Who needs what so I can figure out a game plan. Not sure if > I'll drag the 9100 up with me or an 857/817 combo. > > Dave-KB1PVH > > From AJ9N at aol.com Wed Jul 20 05:21:11 2016 From: AJ9N at aol.com (AJ9N at aol.com) Date: Wed, 20 Jul 2016 01:21:11 -0400 Subject: [amsat-bb] Upcoming ARISS Contact Schedule as of 2016-07-20 02:00 UTC Message-ID: <168652.5f067a67.44c06447@aol.com> Upcoming ARISS Contact Schedule as of 2016-07-20 02:00 UTC Quick list of scheduled contacts and events: United Space School hosted by the Foundation for International Space Education (FISE), Seabrook TX, telebridge via W6SRJ The ISS callsign is presently scheduled to be NA1SS The scheduled astronaut is Jeff Williams KD5TVQ Contact was successful: Tue 2016-07-19 14:52:20 UTC 74 deg (***) Ufa, Russia, direct via TBD The ISS callsign is presently scheduled to be RS?ISS The scheduled astronaut is Oleg Skripochka RN3FU Contact is a go for Thu 2016-07-23 18:50 UTC ESA Space Camp 2016, Lenk, Switzerland, telebridge via W6SRJ The ISS callsign is presently scheduled to be NA1SS The scheduled astronaut is Takuya Onishi KF5LKS Contact is a go for: Mon 2016-07-25 12:46:35 UTC 49 deg Peoria Riverfront Museum, Peoria IL, telebridge via IK1SLD The ISS callsign is presently scheduled to be OR4ISS The scheduled astronaut is Jeff Williams KD5TVQ Contact is a go for: Wed 2016-07-27 19:59:27 UTC 36 deg ***************************************** ************************************* ARISS is always glad to receive listener reports for the above contacts. ARISS thanks everyone in advance for their assistance. Feel free to send your reports to aj9n at amsat.org or aj9n at aol.com. Listen for the ISS on the downlink of 145.8? MHz. **************************************************************************** *** All ARISS contacts are made via the Ericsson radio unless otherwise noted. **************************************************************************** *** Several of you have sent me emails asking about the RAC ARISS website and not being able to get in. That has now been changed to http://www.ariss.org/ Note that there are links to other ARISS websites from this site. **************************************************************************** Looking for something new to do? How about receiving DATV from the ISS? If interested, then please go to the ARISS-EU website for complete details. Look for the buttons indicating Ham Video. http://www.ariss-eu.org/ If you need some assistance, ARISS mentor Kerry N6IZW, might be able to provide some insight. Contact Kerry at kbanke at sbcglobal.net **************************************************************************** ARISS congratulations the following mentors who have now mentored over 100 schools: Gaston ON4WF with 121 Satoshi 7M3TJZ with 119 Francesco IK?WGF with 116 **************************************************************************** The webpages listed below were all reviewed for accuracy. Out of date webpages were removed and new ones have been added. If there are additional ARISS websites I need to know about, please let me know. Note, all times are approximate. It is recommended that you do your own orbital prediction or start listening about 10 minutes before the listed time. All dates and times listed follow International Standard ISO 8601 date and time format YYYY-MM-DD HH:MM:SS The complete schedule page has been updated as of 2016-07-20 02:00 UTC. (***) Here you will find a listing of all scheduled school contacts, and questions, other ISS related websites, IRLP and Echolink websites, and instructions for any contact that may be streamed live. http://www.amsat.org/amsat/ariss/news/arissnews.rtf Total number of ARISS ISS to earth school events is 1071. (***) Each school counts as 1 event. Total number of ARISS ISS to earth school contacts is 1036. (***) Each contact may have multiple schools sharing the same time slot. Total number of ARISS supported terrestrial contacts is 47. A complete year by year breakdown of the contacts may be found in the file. http://www.amsat.org/amsat/ariss/news/arissnews.rtf Please feel free to contact me if more detailed statistics are needed. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ The following US states and entities have never had an ARISS contact: Arkansas, Delaware, South Dakota, Wyoming, American Samoa, Guam, Northern Marianas Islands, and the Virgin Islands. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ QSL information may be found at: http://www.ariss.org/qsl-cards.html ISS callsigns: DP?ISS, IR?ISS, NA1SS, OR4ISS, RS?ISS **************************************************************************** The successful school list has been updated as of 2016-07-20 02:00 UTC. (***) http://www.amsat.org/amsat/ariss/news/Successful_ARISS_schools.rtf Frequency chart for packet, voice, and crossband repeater modes showing Doppler correction as of 2005-07-29 04:00 UTC http://www.amsat.org/amsat/ariss/news/ISS_frequencies_and_Doppler_correction .rtf Listing of ARISS related magazine articles as of 2006-07-10 03:30 UTC. http://www.amsat.org/amsat/ariss/news/ARISS_magazine_articles.rtf Check out the Zoho reports of the ARISS contacts https://reports.zoho.com/ZDBDataSheetView.cc?DBID=412218000000020415 **************************************************************************** Exp. 47 on orbit Jeff Williams KD5TVQ Oleg Skripochka RN3FU Aleksey Ovchinin Exp. 48 on orbit Anatoly Ivanishin Kate Rubins KG5FYJ Takuya Onishi KF5LKS **************************************************************************** 73, Charlie Sufana AJ9N One of the ARISS operation team mentors From clintbrad4d at earthlink.net Wed Jul 20 05:52:22 2016 From: clintbrad4d at earthlink.net (Clint Bradford) Date: Tue, 19 Jul 2016 22:52:22 -0700 Subject: [amsat-bb] ISS Project Announcements In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: <788BA5F6-DCDC-4027-BBD1-2E3DB4C62C85@earthlink.net> >> ... maybe premature ... BUT - a great reminder to us all to keep all those frequencies programmed in our rigs - just in case! A quickie chart of the voice and data channels is posted at ... http://www.work-sat.com ... on the right column: "CLICK HERE for just the Freq Charts" .pdf file. And go ahead and program BOTH ITU regions' FM voice freqs ... in case an astronaut might be available, but accidentally chose the "wrong" channel (grin). Clint Bradford 1-909-999-SATS From dtabor at estesvalley.net Wed Jul 20 11:25:08 2016 From: dtabor at estesvalley.net (Douglas Tabor) Date: Wed, 20 Jul 2016 05:25:08 -0600 Subject: [amsat-bb] Maine grid trip Message-ID: <0AE76589-4FC9-4224-BEF9-CCD0419B0AEA@estesvalley.net> From here, anything in Maine or NH would be great. Doug, N6UA DN70 Douglas Tabor dtabor at estesvalley.net From k.alexander at rogers.com Wed Jul 20 13:39:22 2016 From: k.alexander at rogers.com (Ken Alexander) Date: Wed, 20 Jul 2016 09:39:22 -0400 Subject: [amsat-bb] Maine grid trip In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: <0a43155d-f073-a1cd-6be2-1b664cba446b@rogers.com> I have FN43 and FN54 and need everything else. Thanks and 73, Ken VE3HLS On 2016-07-19 9:22 PM, Dave Webb KB1PVH wrote: > I'm going to head to Maine within the next few weeks to work from a few > needed grids. Who needs what so I can figure out a game plan. Not sure if > I'll drag the 9100 up with me or an 857/817 combo. > > Dave-KB1PVH > _______________________________________________ > 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 pa3guo at upcmail.nl Wed Jul 20 16:42:28 2016 From: pa3guo at upcmail.nl (PA3GUO) Date: Wed, 20 Jul 2016 18:42:28 +0200 Subject: [amsat-bb] Spectacular views: Dragon and ISS clearly visible over The Netherlands ! Message-ID: <000a01d1e2a5$b3e36340$1baa29c0$@upcmail.nl> Last 2 nights both the ISS and SpaceX's Dragon cargo capsule were clearly visible over my location (Waalre, The Netherlands). I got great help of two friends setting up the camera & tracking the spaceships. In the night of July 19th they were still separated 4 minutes. ISS already passed when Dragon showed up. However, in the night (early morning 03:35 local time...) of July 20th they were separated only 15 seconds / 115km. One really sees the two 'following' (trailing) each other (ISS is followed by Dragon). We had a bit of a challenge with the full moon. Fortunately, the basketball field helped out a bit as you can see on this picture: http://www.pa3guo.com/DSC_7644.JPG ISS is the bright stripe, the more dimmed stripe (below) is Dragon. Exposure (lens open): 10 seconds. ISS was approaching. Subsequent pictures are here: http://www.pa3guo.com/DSC_7645.JPG http://www.pa3guo.com/DSC_7646.JPG http://www.pa3guo.com/DSC_7647.JPG http://www.pa3guo.com/DSC_7648.JPG (here you see Dragon best) http://www.pa3guo.com/DSC_7649.JPG Then my two friends noticed during the final period of the pass that the Pleiades ("Seven Sisters") were accompanying them: http://www.pa3guo.com/iss_dragon_waalre_20jul2016.jpg Well, I finally saw a cargo ship and the ISS passing by together, it was truly a spectacular view !! Best regards, Henk - PA3GUO From johnbrier at gmail.com Wed Jul 20 17:41:57 2016 From: johnbrier at gmail.com (John Brier) Date: Wed, 20 Jul 2016 13:41:57 -0400 Subject: [amsat-bb] Spectacular views: Dragon and ISS clearly visible over The Netherlands ! In-Reply-To: <000a01d1e2a5$b3e36340$1baa29c0$@upcmail.nl> References: <000a01d1e2a5$b3e36340$1baa29c0$@upcmail.nl> Message-ID: Congratulations. That is really cool. I see the Dragon streak far behind the ISS, but what is the dot/star looking thing right behind the ISS? On Wed, Jul 20, 2016 at 12:42 PM, PA3GUO wrote: > Last 2 nights both the ISS and SpaceX's Dragon cargo capsule were > clearly visible over my location (Waalre, The Netherlands). > > I got great help of two friends setting up the camera & tracking the > spaceships. > > In the night of July 19th they were still separated 4 minutes. ISS > already passed when Dragon showed up. > > However, in the night (early morning 03:35 local time...) of July 20th > they were separated only 15 seconds / 115km. > > One really sees the two 'following' (trailing) each other (ISS is > followed by Dragon). > > We had a bit of a challenge with the full moon. > Fortunately, the basketball field helped out a bit as you can see on > this picture: http://www.pa3guo.com/DSC_7644.JPG > ISS is the bright stripe, the more dimmed stripe (below) is Dragon. > Exposure (lens open): 10 seconds. ISS was approaching. > > Subsequent pictures are here: > http://www.pa3guo.com/DSC_7645.JPG > http://www.pa3guo.com/DSC_7646.JPG > http://www.pa3guo.com/DSC_7647.JPG > http://www.pa3guo.com/DSC_7648.JPG (here you see Dragon best) > http://www.pa3guo.com/DSC_7649.JPG > > Then my two friends noticed during the final period of the pass that > the Pleiades ("Seven Sisters") were accompanying them: > http://www.pa3guo.com/iss_dragon_waalre_20jul2016.jpg > > Well, I finally saw a cargo ship and the ISS passing by together, it > was truly a spectacular view !! > > Best regards, > Henk - PA3GUO > > > > > > > _______________________________________________ > 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 pa3guo at upcmail.nl Wed Jul 20 18:26:25 2016 From: pa3guo at upcmail.nl (PA3GUO) Date: Wed, 20 Jul 2016 20:26:25 +0200 Subject: [amsat-bb] Spectacular views: Dragon and ISS clearly visible over The Netherlands ! In-Reply-To: References: <000a01d1e2a5$b3e36340$1baa29c0$@upcmail.nl> Message-ID: <000001d1e2b4$393dff10$abb9fd30$@upcmail.nl> Hi John, Also in the past my ISS photo's (with longer exposure, few seconds) had the same. I expect a ---- but I get a `----. Not a straight line, but at the start a curly curve. It is on all pictures. I expected it to be related to movement of the camera, eg the pressing of the button. But why does the ISS stripe have it, and none of the stars? Yesterday I took all pictures with an IR remote. Effect is still there. Maybe the flipping of the mirror internally, but then again, why not the stars? Maybe because ISS is that bright ? Frank answer: no clue. Anyone ? Henk -----Oorspronkelijk bericht----- Van: John Brier [mailto:johnbrier at gmail.com] Verzonden: woensdag 20 juli 2016 19:42 Aan: PA3GUO CC: AMSAT BB Onderwerp: Re: [amsat-bb] Spectacular views: Dragon and ISS clearly visible over The Netherlands ! Congratulations. That is really cool. I see the Dragon streak far behind the ISS, but what is the dot/star looking thing right behind the ISS? On Wed, Jul 20, 2016 at 12:42 PM, PA3GUO wrote: > Last 2 nights both the ISS and SpaceX's Dragon cargo capsule were > clearly visible over my location (Waalre, The Netherlands). > > I got great help of two friends setting up the camera & tracking the > spaceships. > > In the night of July 19th they were still separated 4 minutes. ISS > already passed when Dragon showed up. > > However, in the night (early morning 03:35 local time...) of July 20th > they were separated only 15 seconds / 115km. > > One really sees the two 'following' (trailing) each other (ISS is > followed by Dragon). > > We had a bit of a challenge with the full moon. > Fortunately, the basketball field helped out a bit as you can see on > this picture: http://www.pa3guo.com/DSC_7644.JPG > ISS is the bright stripe, the more dimmed stripe (below) is Dragon. > Exposure (lens open): 10 seconds. ISS was approaching. > > Subsequent pictures are here: > http://www.pa3guo.com/DSC_7645.JPG > http://www.pa3guo.com/DSC_7646.JPG > http://www.pa3guo.com/DSC_7647.JPG > http://www.pa3guo.com/DSC_7648.JPG (here you see Dragon best) > http://www.pa3guo.com/DSC_7649.JPG > > Then my two friends noticed during the final period of the pass that > the Pleiades ("Seven Sisters") were accompanying them: > http://www.pa3guo.com/iss_dragon_waalre_20jul2016.jpg > > Well, I finally saw a cargo ship and the ISS passing by together, it > was truly a spectacular view !! > > Best regards, > Henk - PA3GUO > > > > > > > _______________________________________________ > 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 johnbrier at gmail.com Wed Jul 20 19:05:16 2016 From: johnbrier at gmail.com (John Brier) Date: Wed, 20 Jul 2016 15:05:16 -0400 Subject: [amsat-bb] Spectacular views: Dragon and ISS clearly visible over The Netherlands ! In-Reply-To: <000001d1e2b4$393dff10$abb9fd30$@upcmail.nl> References: <000a01d1e2a5$b3e36340$1baa29c0$@upcmail.nl> <000001d1e2b4$393dff10$abb9fd30$@upcmail.nl> Message-ID: When I take pictures of the ISS like this, I don't get that little dot/star. So I'm not sure. Interesting though. I think it must be something about the way you're doing it or something in your setup, like you suggest. 73, John Brier KG4AKV On Wed, Jul 20, 2016 at 2:26 PM, PA3GUO wrote: > Hi John, > > Also in the past my ISS photo's (with longer exposure, few seconds) had the same. > I expect a ---- but I get a `----. > Not a straight line, but at the start a curly curve. > It is on all pictures. > I expected it to be related to movement of the camera, eg the pressing of the button. > But why does the ISS stripe have it, and none of the stars? > > Yesterday I took all pictures with an IR remote. Effect is still there. > Maybe the flipping of the mirror internally, but then again, why not the stars? > Maybe because ISS is that bright ? > > Frank answer: no clue. > Anyone ? > > Henk > > > -----Oorspronkelijk bericht----- > Van: John Brier [mailto:johnbrier at gmail.com] > Verzonden: woensdag 20 juli 2016 19:42 > Aan: PA3GUO > CC: AMSAT BB > Onderwerp: Re: [amsat-bb] Spectacular views: Dragon and ISS clearly visible over The Netherlands ! > > Congratulations. That is really cool. > > I see the Dragon streak far behind the ISS, but what is the dot/star > looking thing right behind the ISS? > > On Wed, Jul 20, 2016 at 12:42 PM, PA3GUO wrote: >> Last 2 nights both the ISS and SpaceX's Dragon cargo capsule were >> clearly visible over my location (Waalre, The Netherlands). >> >> I got great help of two friends setting up the camera & tracking the >> spaceships. >> >> In the night of July 19th they were still separated 4 minutes. ISS >> already passed when Dragon showed up. >> >> However, in the night (early morning 03:35 local time...) of July 20th >> they were separated only 15 seconds / 115km. >> >> One really sees the two 'following' (trailing) each other (ISS is >> followed by Dragon). >> >> We had a bit of a challenge with the full moon. >> Fortunately, the basketball field helped out a bit as you can see on >> this picture: http://www.pa3guo.com/DSC_7644.JPG >> ISS is the bright stripe, the more dimmed stripe (below) is Dragon. >> Exposure (lens open): 10 seconds. ISS was approaching. >> >> Subsequent pictures are here: >> http://www.pa3guo.com/DSC_7645.JPG >> http://www.pa3guo.com/DSC_7646.JPG >> http://www.pa3guo.com/DSC_7647.JPG >> http://www.pa3guo.com/DSC_7648.JPG (here you see Dragon best) >> http://www.pa3guo.com/DSC_7649.JPG >> >> Then my two friends noticed during the final period of the pass that >> the Pleiades ("Seven Sisters") were accompanying them: >> http://www.pa3guo.com/iss_dragon_waalre_20jul2016.jpg >> >> Well, I finally saw a cargo ship and the ISS passing by together, it >> was truly a spectacular view !! >> >> Best regards, >> Henk - PA3GUO >> >> >> >> >> >> >> _______________________________________________ >> 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 k.alexander at rogers.com Wed Jul 20 19:26:14 2016 From: k.alexander at rogers.com (Ken Alexander) Date: Wed, 20 Jul 2016 15:26:14 -0400 Subject: [amsat-bb] Spectacular views: Dragon and ISS clearly visible over The Netherlands ! In-Reply-To: <000001d1e2b4$393dff10$abb9fd30$@upcmail.nl> References: <000a01d1e2a5$b3e36340$1baa29c0$@upcmail.nl> <000001d1e2b4$393dff10$abb9fd30$@upcmail.nl> Message-ID: <579db5d4-830c-bbc3-f0d9-9e9fc0342fbd@rogers.com> My first thought was that it was some vibration from the mirror and shutter, but as you say, it doesn't happen on the stars. Still, if the ISS is much brighter then any little vibration artifacts will be brighter too. Next time, you could try holding a black card in front of (but not touching) the lens. Then open the shutter, wait a second for everything to quiet down and then pull the card away. I thought I read you used a D90? You can also use the mirror lock up function. There's more vibration from the mirror flipping up than from the shutter opening. The mirror lock up function pulls the mirror up out of the way, waits for a second for vibrations to settle down and then opens the shutter. The it flips back down when the shutter closes. It's worth a try. 73, Ken Alexander VE3HLS On 2016-07-20 2:26 PM, PA3GUO wrote: > Hi John, > > Also in the past my ISS photo's (with longer exposure, few seconds) had the same. > I expect a ---- but I get a `----. > Not a straight line, but at the start a curly curve. > It is on all pictures. > I expected it to be related to movement of the camera, eg the pressing of the button. > But why does the ISS stripe have it, and none of the stars? > > Yesterday I took all pictures with an IR remote. Effect is still there. > Maybe the flipping of the mirror internally, but then again, why not the stars? > Maybe because ISS is that bright ? > > Frank answer: no clue. > Anyone ? > > Henk > > > -----Oorspronkelijk bericht----- > Van: John Brier [mailto:johnbrier at gmail.com] > Verzonden: woensdag 20 juli 2016 19:42 > Aan: PA3GUO > CC: AMSAT BB > Onderwerp: Re: [amsat-bb] Spectacular views: Dragon and ISS clearly visible over The Netherlands ! > > Congratulations. That is really cool. > > I see the Dragon streak far behind the ISS, but what is the dot/star > looking thing right behind the ISS? > > On Wed, Jul 20, 2016 at 12:42 PM, PA3GUO wrote: >> Last 2 nights both the ISS and SpaceX's Dragon cargo capsule were >> clearly visible over my location (Waalre, The Netherlands). >> >> I got great help of two friends setting up the camera & tracking the >> spaceships. >> >> In the night of July 19th they were still separated 4 minutes. ISS >> already passed when Dragon showed up. >> >> However, in the night (early morning 03:35 local time...) of July 20th >> they were separated only 15 seconds / 115km. >> >> One really sees the two 'following' (trailing) each other (ISS is >> followed by Dragon). >> >> We had a bit of a challenge with the full moon. >> Fortunately, the basketball field helped out a bit as you can see on >> this picture: http://www.pa3guo.com/DSC_7644.JPG >> ISS is the bright stripe, the more dimmed stripe (below) is Dragon. >> Exposure (lens open): 10 seconds. ISS was approaching. >> >> Subsequent pictures are here: >> http://www.pa3guo.com/DSC_7645.JPG >> http://www.pa3guo.com/DSC_7646.JPG >> http://www.pa3guo.com/DSC_7647.JPG >> http://www.pa3guo.com/DSC_7648.JPG (here you see Dragon best) >> http://www.pa3guo.com/DSC_7649.JPG >> >> Then my two friends noticed during the final period of the pass that >> the Pleiades ("Seven Sisters") were accompanying them: >> http://www.pa3guo.com/iss_dragon_waalre_20jul2016.jpg >> >> Well, I finally saw a cargo ship and the ISS passing by together, it >> was truly a spectacular view !! >> >> Best regards, >> Henk - PA3GUO >> >> >> >> >> >> >> _______________________________________________ >> 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 Wed Jul 20 20:53:58 2016 From: va6bmj at gmail.com (B J) Date: Wed, 20 Jul 2016 20:53:58 +0000 Subject: [amsat-bb] 1976-07-20: Viking 1 Lands On Mars Message-ID: http://www.jpl.nasa.gov/missions/viking-1/ It was originally scheduled to touch down on July 4, in observance of the American bicentennial, but a sandstorm obscured the landing site. July 20 was chosen instead because it was the 7th anniversary of Armstrong and Aldrin landing, and later walking, on the moon. 73s Bernhard VA6BMJ @ DO33FL From bill.g.dillon at gmail.com Wed Jul 20 21:58:40 2016 From: bill.g.dillon at gmail.com (Bill Dillon) Date: Wed, 20 Jul 2016 16:58:40 -0500 Subject: [amsat-bb] Maine grid trip In-Reply-To: <0a43155d-f073-a1cd-6be2-1b664cba446b@rogers.com> References: <0a43155d-f073-a1cd-6be2-1b664cba446b@rogers.com> Message-ID: Anything in New England would be appreciated! 73 de Bill, KG5FQX On Wed, Jul 20, 2016 at 8:39 AM, Ken Alexander wrote: > I have FN43 and FN54 and need everything else. > > Thanks and 73, > > Ken > VE3HLS > > > > On 2016-07-19 9:22 PM, Dave Webb KB1PVH wrote: > >> I'm going to head to Maine within the next few weeks to work from a few >> needed grids. Who needs what so I can figure out a game plan. Not sure if >> I'll drag the 9100 up with me or an 857/817 combo. >> >> Dave-KB1PVH >> _______________________________________________ >> 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-bb at wd9ewk.net Wed Jul 20 22:46:23 2016 From: amsat-bb at wd9ewk.net (Patrick STODDARD (WD9EWK/VA7EWK)) Date: Wed, 20 Jul 2016 22:46:23 +0000 Subject: [amsat-bb] NP4JV in July ARRL NPOTA newsletter Message-ID: Hi! The ARRL just released the July issue of their National Parks on the Air (NPOTA) newsletter for National Park Service staff and volunteers. These newsletters are at: http://www.arrl.org/npota-for-nps and the July issue is available at: http://www.arrl.org/files/file/NPOTA-News/NPOTA-July2016.pdf On the last page of this month's newsletter is a short mention of one way to deal with an "uncooperative ionosphere" - work satellites. It shows Fernando NP4JV working a satellite from the South Rim of Grand Canyon National Park in northern Arizona. If you follow Fernando on Twitter - he's @NP4JV, or visit http://twitter.com/NP4JV to see his Twitter activity - you would have seen the photo that appear in this newsletter on 1 July, when he went up there and worked some passes. Congratulations, Fernando! 73! Patrick WD9EWK/VA7EWK http://www.wd9ewk.net/ Twitter: @WD9EWK From framirezferrer at gmail.com Wed Jul 20 23:33:01 2016 From: framirezferrer at gmail.com (Fernando Ramirez) Date: Wed, 20 Jul 2016 16:33:01 -0700 Subject: [amsat-bb] NP4JV in July ARRL NPOTA newsletter In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: Good afternoon! It was a nice surprise to find our picture on this month's ARRL National Park on the Air newsletter! I am humbled by the mention. I'm also happy to see that some of our trips and portable operations are helping to promote AMSAT and their goal of ?advancing the state of the art in space science, space education, and space technology.? 73 Fernando, NP4JV On Jul 20, 2016 3:46 PM, "Patrick STODDARD (WD9EWK/VA7EWK)" < amsat-bb at wd9ewk.net> wrote: > Hi! > > The ARRL just released the July issue of their National Parks on the > Air (NPOTA) newsletter for National Park Service staff and volunteers. > These newsletters are at: > > http://www.arrl.org/npota-for-nps > > and the July issue is available at: > > http://www.arrl.org/files/file/NPOTA-News/NPOTA-July2016.pdf > > On the last page of this month's newsletter is a short mention of one > way to deal with an "uncooperative ionosphere" - work satellites. It > shows Fernando NP4JV working a satellite from the South Rim of Grand > Canyon National Park in northern Arizona. If you follow Fernando on > Twitter - he's @NP4JV, or visit http://twitter.com/NP4JV to see his > Twitter activity - you would have seen the photo that appear in this > newsletter on 1 July, when he went up there and worked some passes. > Congratulations, Fernando! > > 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://www.amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb > From johnbrier at gmail.com Thu Jul 21 00:32:29 2016 From: johnbrier at gmail.com (John Brier) Date: Wed, 20 Jul 2016 20:32:29 -0400 Subject: [amsat-bb] [Video] Sexism in Space? - ISS SSTV Image of Pioneering Cosmonaut Message-ID: https://youtu.be/ayn3rHPKE40 I received this image of cosmonaut Svetlana Savitskaya from the ham radio on board the International Space Station on June 19th 2016 in Raleigh, North Carolina. Videos shown at the end: "Failed ISS Slow Scan TV!" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g0st4GzyZb8 "Coolest ISS Slow Scan TV Image! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VSFAlGfvPPc "My First Perfect ISS SSTV Image!" https://youtu.be/7to9uX1sWC4 73, John Brier KG4AKV From kx9x at yahoo.com Thu Jul 21 00:50:28 2016 From: kx9x at yahoo.com (Sean Kutzko) Date: Wed, 20 Jul 2016 20:50:28 -0400 Subject: [amsat-bb] NP4JV in July ARRL NPOTA newsletter In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: <0F7B1EBB-4310-469D-81C1-B28B6295206D@yahoo.com> It was an easy choice; that photo is amazing! Sean KX9X Sent from Sean's iPad > On Jul 20, 2016, at 7:33 PM, Fernando Ramirez wrote: > > Good afternoon! > > It was a nice surprise to find our picture on this month's ARRL National > Park on the Air newsletter! I am humbled by the mention. > > I'm also happy to see that some of our trips and portable operations are > helping to promote AMSAT and their goal of ?advancing the state of the art > in space science, space education, and space technology.? > > 73 > Fernando, NP4JV > > On Jul 20, 2016 3:46 PM, "Patrick STODDARD (WD9EWK/VA7EWK)" < > amsat-bb at wd9ewk.net> wrote: > >> Hi! >> >> The ARRL just released the July issue of their National Parks on the >> Air (NPOTA) newsletter for National Park Service staff and volunteers. >> These newsletters are at: >> >> http://www.arrl.org/npota-for-nps >> >> and the July issue is available at: >> >> http://www.arrl.org/files/file/NPOTA-News/NPOTA-July2016.pdf >> >> On the last page of this month's newsletter is a short mention of one >> way to deal with an "uncooperative ionosphere" - work satellites. It >> shows Fernando NP4JV working a satellite from the South Rim of Grand >> Canyon National Park in northern Arizona. If you follow Fernando on >> Twitter - he's @NP4JV, or visit http://twitter.com/NP4JV to see his >> Twitter activity - you would have seen the photo that appear in this >> newsletter on 1 July, when he went up there and worked some passes. >> Congratulations, Fernando! >> >> 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://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 Jul 21 01:10:54 2016 From: va6bmj at gmail.com (B J) Date: Thu, 21 Jul 2016 01:10:54 +0000 Subject: [amsat-bb] 1976-07-20: Viking 1 Lands On Mars In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: On 7/20/16, Dario Riquelme Zornow wrote: > Thanks Bernhard. > Hello everybody, I'm Dario from Chile, 12th Zone. ce3drz > > I was 8 when Viking 1 touch down on mars, and can remember that. I was working at an oil refinery as a summer engineering student between my junior and senior undergraduate years. I couldn't wait to get home to watch the news about the landing. Today i > shown this clip https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gZjCfNvx9m8 to my chilndres > and some of their friends. > was an amazing reaction to see movies "so old" It was indeed an amazing achievement. It was the first time that a spacecraft successfully touched down on Mars, which, even now, is a difficult task. I believe, though, that the Soviets had landed one first, but it failed after a few minutes. Almost immediately, Viking 1 was responsible for textbooks having to be rewritten. I remember the first pictures when they appeared in the news and how incredible they were. Even the experts were amazed as they couldn't believe that the martian sky had a reddish colour. Talk about watching history being made. > > thanks again ! You're welcome. 73s Bernhard VA6BMJ @ DO33FL From dario at riquelme.cl Wed Jul 20 22:58:06 2016 From: dario at riquelme.cl (Dario Riquelme Zornow) Date: Wed, 20 Jul 2016 19:58:06 -0300 Subject: [amsat-bb] 1976-07-20: Viking 1 Lands On Mars In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: Thanks Bernhard. Hello everybody, I'm Dario from Chile, 12th Zone. ce3drz I was 8 when Viking 1 touch down on mars, and can remember that. Today i shown this clip https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gZjCfNvx9m8 to my chilndres and some of their friends. was an amazing reaction to see movies "so old" thanks again ! 2016-07-20 16:53 GMT-04:00 B J : > http://www.jpl.nasa.gov/missions/viking-1/ > > It was originally scheduled to touch down on July 4, in observance of > the American bicentennial, but a sandstorm obscured the landing site. > July 20 was chosen instead because it was the 7th anniversary of > Armstrong and Aldrin landing, and later walking, on the moon. > > 73s > > Bernhard VA6BMJ @ DO33FL > _______________________________________________ > 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 > -- :.------------------------------------------------ http://dario.riquelme.cl Sigueme en Twitter http://twitter.com/driquelm From gjmagee at optusnet.com.au Thu Jul 21 10:25:55 2016 From: gjmagee at optusnet.com.au (Joe) Date: Thu, 21 Jul 2016 20:25:55 +1000 Subject: [amsat-bb] Spectacular views: Dragon and ISS clearly visible over The Netherlands ! In-Reply-To: <579db5d4-830c-bbc3-f0d9-9e9fc0342fbd@rogers.com> References: <000a01d1e2a5$b3e36340$1baa29c0$@upcmail.nl> <000001d1e2b4$393dff10$abb9fd30$@upcmail.nl> <579db5d4-830c-bbc3-f0d9-9e9fc0342fbd@rogers.com> Message-ID: <7b86828b-88c6-9f69-8b83-2b30f55772d9@optusnet.com.au> Great pictures Hank. I think the wobbly is the turbulence in the air. The atmosphere is constantly moving, the effect will be noticable more on the ISS 'cause its moving too. I would love to have seen the sight. Do you have the images on RAW format too? If so, you will be able to darken the sky a little and enhance the ISS. Best 73 Joe vk3bki On 21-Jul-16 5:26 AM, Ken Alexander wrote: > My first thought was that it was some vibration from the mirror and > shutter, but as you say, it doesn't happen on the stars. Still, if the > ISS is much brighter then any little vibration artifacts will be > brighter too. > > Next time, you could try holding a black card in front of (but not > touching) the lens. Then open the shutter, wait a second for > everything to quiet down and then pull the card away. > > I thought I read you used a D90? You can also use the mirror lock up > function. There's more vibration from the mirror flipping up than > from the shutter opening. The mirror lock up function pulls the > mirror up out of the way, waits for a second for vibrations to settle > down and then opens the shutter. The it flips back down when the > shutter closes. It's worth a try. > > 73, > > Ken Alexander > VE3HLS > > > On 2016-07-20 2:26 PM, PA3GUO wrote: >> Hi John, >> >> Also in the past my ISS photo's (with longer exposure, few seconds) >> had the same. >> I expect a ---- but I get a `----. >> Not a straight line, but at the start a curly curve. >> It is on all pictures. >> I expected it to be related to movement of the camera, eg the >> pressing of the button. >> But why does the ISS stripe have it, and none of the stars? >> >> Yesterday I took all pictures with an IR remote. Effect is still there. >> Maybe the flipping of the mirror internally, but then again, why not >> the stars? >> Maybe because ISS is that bright ? >> >> Frank answer: no clue. >> Anyone ? >> >> Henk >> >> >> -----Oorspronkelijk bericht----- >> Van: John Brier [mailto:johnbrier at gmail.com] >> Verzonden: woensdag 20 juli 2016 19:42 >> Aan: PA3GUO >> CC: AMSAT BB >> Onderwerp: Re: [amsat-bb] Spectacular views: Dragon and ISS clearly >> visible over The Netherlands ! >> >> Congratulations. That is really cool. >> >> I see the Dragon streak far behind the ISS, but what is the dot/star >> looking thing right behind the ISS? >> >> On Wed, Jul 20, 2016 at 12:42 PM, PA3GUO wrote: >>> Last 2 nights both the ISS and SpaceX's Dragon cargo capsule were >>> clearly visible over my location (Waalre, The Netherlands). >>> >>> I got great help of two friends setting up the camera & tracking the >>> spaceships. >>> >>> In the night of July 19th they were still separated 4 minutes. ISS >>> already passed when Dragon showed up. >>> >>> However, in the night (early morning 03:35 local time...) of July 20th >>> they were separated only 15 seconds / 115km. >>> >>> One really sees the two 'following' (trailing) each other (ISS is >>> followed by Dragon). >>> >>> We had a bit of a challenge with the full moon. >>> Fortunately, the basketball field helped out a bit as you can see on >>> this picture: http://www.pa3guo.com/DSC_7644.JPG >>> ISS is the bright stripe, the more dimmed stripe (below) is Dragon. >>> Exposure (lens open): 10 seconds. ISS was approaching. >>> >>> Subsequent pictures are here: >>> http://www.pa3guo.com/DSC_7645.JPG >>> http://www.pa3guo.com/DSC_7646.JPG >>> http://www.pa3guo.com/DSC_7647.JPG >>> http://www.pa3guo.com/DSC_7648.JPG (here you see Dragon best) >>> http://www.pa3guo.com/DSC_7649.JPG >>> >>> Then my two friends noticed during the final period of the pass that >>> the Pleiades ("Seven Sisters") were accompanying them: >>> http://www.pa3guo.com/iss_dragon_waalre_20jul2016.jpg >>> >>> Well, I finally saw a cargo ship and the ISS passing by together, it >>> was truly a spectacular view !! >>> >>> Best regards, >>> Henk - PA3GUO >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> ----- No virus found in this message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 2016.0.7688 / Virus Database: 4627/12651 - Release Date: 07/21/16 From plaws0 at gmail.com Thu Jul 21 14:53:16 2016 From: plaws0 at gmail.com (Peter Laws) Date: Thu, 21 Jul 2016 09:53:16 -0500 Subject: [amsat-bb] Upcoming Foxes (Re: RadFxSat Launch Vehicle Assembly Message-ID: On Wed, Jul 13, 2016 at 11:59 AM, Jerry Buxton wrote: > Officially (per launch manifests) vs. Internally: > Fox-1 | (Fox-1A) > Fox-1C | (Fox-1Cliff, it was named Cliff after the launch was secured) > Fox-1D | (Fox-1D) > RadFxSat | (Fox-1B) > RadFxSat-2 | (Fox-1E) Some of the stuff I dug up on amsat.org is a few years old, so see if what I gathered is correct (only Fox names/OSCAR numbers used): AO-85 - U/v (FM) - active Fox-1B - U/v (FM) - 2017Q1 Fox-1Cliff - U/v|L/v (FM) - 2016Q4 Fox-1D - U/v|L/v (FM) - 2016Q4 Fox-1E - V/u (linear) - ??? Is this accurate? -- Peter Laws | N5UWY | plaws plaws net | Travel by Train! From n8hm at arrl.net Thu Jul 21 14:56:23 2016 From: n8hm at arrl.net (Paul Stoetzer) Date: Thu, 21 Jul 2016 10:56:23 -0400 Subject: [amsat-bb] Upcoming Foxes (Re: RadFxSat Launch Vehicle Assembly In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: Yes. The Fox pages on the website do need an update. 73, Paul, N8HM On Thu, Jul 21, 2016 at 10:53 AM, Peter Laws wrote: > On Wed, Jul 13, 2016 at 11:59 AM, Jerry Buxton wrote: > > Officially (per launch manifests) vs. Internally: > > Fox-1 | (Fox-1A) > > Fox-1C | (Fox-1Cliff, it was named Cliff after the launch was secured) > > Fox-1D | (Fox-1D) > > RadFxSat | (Fox-1B) > > RadFxSat-2 | (Fox-1E) > > > Some of the stuff I dug up on amsat.org is a few years old, so see if > what I gathered is correct (only Fox names/OSCAR numbers used): > > AO-85 - U/v (FM) - active > Fox-1B - U/v (FM) - 2017Q1 > Fox-1Cliff - U/v|L/v (FM) - 2016Q4 > Fox-1D - U/v|L/v (FM) - 2016Q4 > Fox-1E - V/u (linear) - ??? > > Is this accurate? > > -- > Peter Laws | N5UWY | plaws plaws net | Travel by Train! > _______________________________________________ > 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 kk5do at arrl.net Thu Jul 21 20:55:35 2016 From: kk5do at arrl.net (Bruce) Date: Thu, 21 Jul 2016 15:55:35 -0500 Subject: [amsat-bb] New to satellites or seasoned operator Message-ID: <34d67083-54ed-7916-4cf9-60fa2ba9fb4e@arrl.net> If you are new to satellites or even a seasoned operator, AMSAT has a variety of awards for you. The first is the Satellite Communicator's Club - This award is for making your very first satellite contact. No QSL card is required. Simply apply for it at the AMSAT online store and then drop an email to me that you purchased the award. In the comments of the award, enter the station you worked and date/time. The next award is the Satellite Communication Achievement Award - This award is for making 20 contacts with different states/ve call areas/dxcc entities. Sorry, you cannot use Hawaii and Alaska for a DXCC entity and a state. We will count them both as states. This award does require you to send copies of your QSL cards or screen shots of your LoTW contact. Add another 40 states/ve call areas/dxcc entities to your original 20 above and you earn the Sexagesimal Award for 60 contacts. Then add another 40 states/ve call areas/dxcc entities and you get the Century Award for 100 contacts. AMSAT also has the South Africa Satellite Communication Achievement Award - This is for 25 contacts with any station, any where (all can be from your same city, state or country if you like). These contacts must be made on phase 2 LEO satellites. The final AMSAT Award is the Robert W. Barbee Jr. (W4AMI) Satellite Operator Achievement Award - To earn this award you must have made 1,000 contacts with any station on any satellite (multiple contacts with the same station is allowed if on different days or different satellites). Endorsements are provided for each 1,000 contacts and a special certificate is issued for your 5,000th contact. To see all the awards and see who has earned each visit http://www.amsat.org click on Services and then Awards Do not forget awards issued by other groups such as the ARRL VUCC, ARRL DXCC, and ARRL WAS. Then there is the Central States VHF Society Reverse Grid award. Finally the Got Grids award issued by starcommgroup.org 73...bruce -- Bruce Paige, KK5DO AMSAT Director Contests and Awards AMSAT Board Alternate 2015-2016 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 skristof at etczone.com Thu Jul 21 21:58:00 2016 From: skristof at etczone.com (skristof at etczone.com) Date: Thu, 21 Jul 2016 17:58:00 -0400 Subject: [amsat-bb] New to satellites or seasoned operator In-Reply-To: <34d67083-54ed-7916-4cf9-60fa2ba9fb4e@arrl.net> References: <34d67083-54ed-7916-4cf9-60fa2ba9fb4e@arrl.net> Message-ID: <91ec13e69e484f8a21aa0e02a9d5be66@etczone.com> Speaking of awards, can anyone confirm that SATPX AWARD OR SATELLITE PREFIX AWARD is for real? I sent in my log and $5 a while ago and haven't heard back from them. Steve AI9IN On 2016-07-21 16:55, Bruce wrote: > If you are new to satellites or even a seasoned operator, AMSAT has a variety of awards for you. > > The first is the Satellite Communicator's Club - This award is for making your very first satellite contact. No QSL card is required. Simply apply for it at the AMSAT online store and then drop an email to me that you purchased the award. In the comments of the award, enter the station you worked and date/time. > > The next award is the Satellite Communication Achievement Award - This award is for making 20 contacts with different states/ve call areas/dxcc entities. Sorry, you cannot use Hawaii and Alaska for a DXCC entity and a state. We will count them both as states. This award does require you to send copies of your QSL cards or screen shots of your LoTW contact. > > Add another 40 states/ve call areas/dxcc entities to your original 20 above and you earn the Sexagesimal Award for 60 contacts. > > Then add another 40 states/ve call areas/dxcc entities and you get the Century Award for 100 contacts. > > AMSAT also has the South Africa Satellite Communication Achievement Award - This is for 25 contacts with any station, any where (all can be from your same city, state or country if you like). These contacts must be made on phase 2 LEO satellites. > > The final AMSAT Award is the Robert W. Barbee Jr. (W4AMI) Satellite Operator Achievement Award - To earn this award you must have made 1,000 contacts with any station on any satellite (multiple contacts with the same station is allowed if on different days or different satellites). Endorsements are provided for each 1,000 contacts and a special certificate is issued for your 5,000th contact. > > To see all the awards and see who has earned each visit http://www.amsat.org click on Services and then Awards > > Do not forget awards issued by other groups such as the ARRL VUCC, ARRL DXCC, and ARRL WAS. Then there is the Central States VHF Society Reverse Grid award. Finally the Got Grids award issued by starcommgroup.org > > 73...bruce > > -- > > Bruce Paige, KK5DO > AMSAT Director Contests and Awards > AMSAT Board Alternate 2015-2016 > 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://www.amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb From n4csitwo at bellsouth.net Fri Jul 22 01:28:41 2016 From: n4csitwo at bellsouth.net (n4csitwo at bellsouth.net) Date: Thu, 21 Jul 2016 21:28:41 -0400 Subject: [amsat-bb] Upcoming ARISS contact with ESA Space Camp 2016, Lenk, Switzerland Message-ID: <2C9AC02671A2410CB2C9CB0C4CBAF6F9@DHJ> An International Space Station school contact has been planned with participants at ESA Space Camp 2016, Lenk, Switzerland on 25 July. The event is scheduled to begin at approximately 12:46 UTC. It is recommended that you start listening approximately 10 minutes before this time. The duration of the contact is approximately 9 minutes and 30 seconds. The contact will be a telebridge between NA1SS and W6SRJ. The contact should be audible over the west coast of the U.S. Interested parties are invited to listen in on the 145.80 MHz downlink. The contact is expected to be conducted in English. The ESA Space Camp is a summer camp organized by the European Space Agency at KUSPO, "Kurs und Sportzentrum" in Lenk, Switzerland. The activity is part of an educational program. Children at the camp will have 2 weeks of space education and this event will be a highlight for making ARISS contact with an astronaut in space. The education program will cover the themes of space and exploration in particular looking at Rosetta final operations as well as planet Earth and its uniqueness in the universe. Children will receive a lesson based around how we communicate with the crew on the ISS from a ham radio expert. Local media and authorities are involved, also with the support of the camp provider. Participants will ask as many of the following questions as time allows: 1. If one astronaut is very ill, can a "space-ambulance" be sent to bring the astronaut back to earth? 2. How do you clean the air of the ISS 3. I would like to know if a person with severe hearing problem who is equipped with the cochlear implant, like me, is able to become astronaut. Thank you. 4. Once you are in the ISS, which part of the Earth you like the most to fly over and why? 5. What physical changes do you notice with your body whilst you are in space? 6. Is it necessary to have medical knowledge to become Astronaut? Because you shall give yourself an injection! 7. Since the astronauts on board of ISS see many sunrises and sunsets every day, how do they cope with sleeping and day/night cycles? 8. What is the most interesting thing on Earth that you have seen from space? 9. What is going through your mind during launch? 10. For how long do the supplies in food and oxygen last on board the ISS? 11. In case of a vital emergency issue inside the ISS that requires the evacuation of the ISS, which are your escape options? Was it ever used for real in the past? 12. How do you feel when you go to work outside the space station? 13. If you knew that going to space was dangerous, why did you decide to go? 14. What is the first thing you want to do when you arrive back to Earth? 15. When you go out of the station to repair something for instance, what would happen if the cable connecting to the ISS break? What does the crew in the station have to do to avoid that you go in deep space? 16. Have you ever thought of the dangers that can happen in your space missions? 17. What is the most exciting part of the travel to the ISS? 18. What do you typically do during your free time at ISS? And do you ever get bored? 19. How much sport do you have to practice to keep muscle toned and avoid bones degradation? 20. Do the astronauts onboard the ISS have the meals together? 21. Have you ever felt loneliness or have you ever been afraid of staying outside in the space? 22. What happens if an astronaut gets a cavity (toothache) when at the Station? PLEASE CHECK THE FOLLOWING FOR MORE INFORMATION ON ARISS UPDATES: Visit ARISS on Facebook. We can be found at Amateur Radio on the International Space Station (ARISS). To receive our Twitter updates, follow @ARISS_status Next planned event(s): 1. Peoria Riverfront Museum, Peoria IL, telebridge via IK1SLD The ISS callsign is presently scheduled to be OR4ISS The scheduled astronaut is Jeff Williams KD5TVQ Contact is a go for: Wed 2016-07-27 19:59:27 UTC ABOUT ARISS Amateur Radio on the International Space Station (ARISS) is a cooperative venture of international amateur radio societies and the space agencies that support the International Space Station (ISS). In the United States, sponsors are the Radio Amateur Satellite Corporation (AMSAT), the American Radio Relay League (ARRL), and the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA). The primary goal of ARISS is to promote exploration of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) topics by organizing scheduled contacts via amateur radio between crew members aboard the ISS and students in classrooms or informal education venues. With the help of experienced amateur radio volunteers, ISS crews speak directly with large audiences in a variety of public forums. Before and during these radio contacts, students, teachers, parents, and communities learn about space, space technologies, and amateur radio. For more information, see www.ariss.org, www.amsat.org, and www.arrl.org. Thank you & 73, David - AA4KN --- This email has been checked for viruses by Avast antivirus software. https://www.avast.com/antivirus From AJ9N at aol.com Fri Jul 22 06:50:31 2016 From: AJ9N at aol.com (AJ9N at aol.com) Date: Fri, 22 Jul 2016 02:50:31 -0400 Subject: [amsat-bb] Upcoming ARISS Contact Schedule as of 2016-07-22 07:00 UTC Message-ID: <517b55.5e8e6181.44c31c37@aol.com> Upcoming ARISS Contact Schedule as of 2016-07-22 07:00 UTC Quick list of scheduled contacts and events: Ufa, Russia, direct via TBD The ISS callsign is presently scheduled to be RS?ISS The scheduled astronaut is Oleg Skripochka RN3FU Contact is a go for Sat 2016-07-23 18:50 UTC (***) ESA Space Camp 2016, Lenk, Switzerland, telebridge via W6SRJ The ISS callsign is presently scheduled to be NA1SS The scheduled astronaut is Takuya Onishi KF5LKS Contact is a go for: Mon 2016-07-25 12:46:35 UTC 49 deg Peoria Riverfront Museum, Peoria IL, telebridge via IK1SLD The ISS callsign is presently scheduled to be OR4ISS The scheduled astronaut is Jeff Williams KD5TVQ Contact is a go for: Wed 2016-07-27 19:59:27 UTC 36 deg **************************************************************************** ** ARISS is always glad to receive listener reports for the above contacts. ARISS thanks everyone in advance for their assistance. Feel free to send your reports to aj9n at amsat.org or aj9n at aol.com. Listen for the ISS on the downlink of 145.8? MHz. **************************************************************************** *** All ARISS contacts are made via the Ericsson radio unless otherwise noted. **************************************************************************** *** Several of you have sent me emails asking about the RAC ARISS website and not being able to get in. That has now been changed to http://www.ariss.org/ Note that there are links to other ARISS websites from this site. **************************************************************************** Looking for something new to do? How about receiving DATV from the ISS? If interested, then please go to the ARISS-EU website for complete details. Look for the buttons indicating Ham Video. http://www.ariss-eu.org/ If you need some assistance, ARISS mentor Kerry N6IZW, might be able to provide some insight. Contact Kerry at kbanke at sbcglobal.net **************************************************************************** ARISS congratulations the following mentors who have now mentored over 100 schools: Gaston ON4WF with 121 Satoshi 7M3TJZ with 119 Francesco IK?WGF with 116 **************************************************************************** The webpages listed below were all reviewed for accuracy. Out of date webpages were removed and new ones have been added. If there are additional ARISS websites I need to know about, please let me know. Note, all times are approximate. It is recommended that you do your own orbital prediction or start listening about 10 minutes before the listed time. All dates and times listed follow International Standard ISO 8601 date and time format YYYY-MM-DD HH:MM:SS The complete schedule page has been updated as of 2016-07-22 07:00 UTC. (***) Here you will find a listing of all scheduled school contacts, and questions, other ISS related websites, IRLP and Echolink websites, and instructions for any contact that may be streamed live. http://www.amsat.org/amsat/ariss/news/arissnews.rtf Total number of ARISS ISS to earth school events is 1071. Each school counts as 1 event. Total number of ARISS ISS to earth school contacts is 1036. Each contact may have multiple schools sharing the same time slot. Total number of ARISS supported terrestrial contacts is 47. A complete year by year breakdown of the contacts may be found in the file. http://www.amsat.org/amsat/ariss/news/arissnews.rtf Please feel free to contact me if more detailed statistics are needed. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ The following US states and entities have never had an ARISS contact: Arkansas, Delaware, South Dakota, Wyoming, American Samoa, Guam, Northern Marianas Islands, and the Virgin Islands. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ QSL information may be found at: http://www.ariss.org/qsl-cards.html ISS callsigns: DP?ISS, IR?ISS, NA1SS, OR4ISS, RS?ISS **************************************************************************** The successful school list has been updated as of 2016-07-20 02:00 UTC. http://www.amsat.org/amsat/ariss/news/Successful_ARISS_schools.rtf Frequency chart for packet, voice, and crossband repeater modes showing Doppler correction as of 2005-07-29 04:00 UTC http://www.amsat.org/amsat/ariss/news/ISS_frequencies_and_Doppler_correction .rtf Listing of ARISS related magazine articles as of 2006-07-10 03:30 UTC. http://www.amsat.org/amsat/ariss/news/ARISS_magazine_articles.rtf Check out the Zoho reports of the ARISS contacts https://reports.zoho.com/ZDBDataSheetView.cc?DBID=412218000000020415 **************************************************************************** Exp. 47 on orbit Jeff Williams KD5TVQ Oleg Skripochka RN3FU Aleksey Ovchinin Exp. 48 on orbit Anatoly Ivanishin Kate Rubins KG5FYJ Takuya Onishi KF5LKS **************************************************************************** 73, Charlie Sufana AJ9N One of the ARISS operation team mentors From kayakfishtx at gmail.com Fri Jul 22 14:08:55 2016 From: kayakfishtx at gmail.com (Clayton Coleman) Date: Fri, 22 Jul 2016 09:08:55 -0500 Subject: [amsat-bb] 2016 AMSAT Symposium at Sea Update Message-ID: Get ready to set sail for the 2016 AMSAT Space Symposium and Annual Meeting ? at sea! With only a few months between now and our sailing date of November 10, cabins are starting to fill up quickly. If you have not made reservations, please consider doing so to ensure your cabin preference may be accommodated. While our AMSAT group reservation has a negotiated rate for category 4B inside cabins, many group members have opted to reserve ocean view and balcony cabins. IMPORTANT NOTES: - Booking your Carnival Cruise does not register you for the AMSAT Symposium. There is a charge for each Symposium attendee of $40. This fee applies to those who will attend the technical presentations only and includes a copy of the printed Proceedings. Additional guests are entitled to attend all other events. The registration form is available from the AMSAT office or store website. - The AMSAT 2016 Space Symposium Cruise flyer included in the 2016 Board of Directors ballot mailing lists an incorrect group booking code. The correct AMSAT group code is 8Z0RF5. - Ground transportation options have been added to the FAQ page on the AMSAT Symposium web page. Carnival offers round-trip transportation from HOU airport to the cruise terminal at approximately $74 per person, IAH airport $94 per person. CONTACT INFORMATION AND LINKS: - Symposium registration: http://store.amsat.org/catalog/product_info.php?products_id=130 - Cruise registration: 1-800-438-6744 extension number 70005. Our group name is AMSAT and the group code is 8Z0FR5. Outside of the USA, the number to call is +1 305-599-2600 extension number 70005 (not available on weekends.) DATES AND LOCATION: - 2016 AMSAT Space Symposium and General Meeting November 10-14 aboard the Carnival Liberty departing from Galveston, Texas. - 2016 AMSAT Board of Directors Meeting November 9-10 at the DoubleTree Galveston Beach Hotel, Galveston, Texas. From nss at mwt.net Fri Jul 22 14:25:43 2016 From: nss at mwt.net (Joe) Date: Fri, 22 Jul 2016 09:25:43 -0500 Subject: [amsat-bb] Radomes Message-ID: I'm putting together a very basic and simple ground station. I have a Little Wheel 70cm for an antenna, and a NICE ARR 70 cm gasfet preamp. Now I want to mast mount of course the pre amp right at the antenna. And there are a lot of connections there. So was thinking of making some sort of a Radome to cover it all. And was thinking something as simple as a Ice Cream Bucket. Are there any "Plastics" I should avoid? I do not want to have any effect on the already weak RF. I want it to be as transparent as possible. Thoughts? Joe WB9SBD -- Sig The Original Rolling Ball Clock Idle Tyme Idle-Tyme.com http://www.idle-tyme.com From kayakfishtx at gmail.com Fri Jul 22 15:41:01 2016 From: kayakfishtx at gmail.com (Clayton Coleman) Date: Fri, 22 Jul 2016 10:41:01 -0500 Subject: [amsat-bb] 2016 AMSAT Symposium at Sea Update In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: CORRECTION: The correct group code is 8Z0FR5. I mis-typed it incorrectly (again) when referencing the incorrect group code provided in the recently mailed flyer. On Fri, Jul 22, 2016 at 9:08 AM, Clayton Coleman wrote: > Get ready to set sail for the 2016 AMSAT Space Symposium and Annual > Meeting ? at sea! With only a few months between now and our sailing > date of November 10, cabins are starting to fill up quickly. If you > have not made reservations, please consider doing so to ensure your > cabin preference may be accommodated. While our AMSAT group > reservation has a negotiated rate for category 4B inside cabins, many > group members have opted to reserve ocean view and balcony cabins. > > IMPORTANT NOTES: > > - Booking your Carnival Cruise does not register you for the > AMSAT Symposium. There is a charge for each Symposium attendee of > $40. This fee applies to those who will attend the technical > presentations only and includes a copy of the printed Proceedings. > Additional guests are entitled to attend all other events. The > registration form is available from the AMSAT office or store website. > > - The AMSAT 2016 Space Symposium Cruise flyer included in the > 2016 Board of Directors ballot mailing lists an incorrect group > booking code. The correct AMSAT group code is 8Z0RF5. > > - Ground transportation options have been added to the FAQ > page on the AMSAT Symposium web page. Carnival offers round-trip > transportation from HOU airport to the cruise terminal at > approximately $74 per person, IAH airport $94 per person. > > CONTACT INFORMATION AND LINKS: > > - Symposium registration: > http://store.amsat.org/catalog/product_info.php?products_id=130 > > - Cruise registration: 1-800-438-6744 extension number 70005. > Our group name is AMSAT and the group code is 8Z0FR5. Outside of the > USA, the number to call is +1 305-599-2600 extension number 70005 (not > available on weekends.) > > DATES AND LOCATION: > > - 2016 AMSAT Space Symposium and General Meeting > > November 10-14 aboard the Carnival Liberty departing from Galveston, Texas. > > - 2016 AMSAT Board of Directors Meeting > > November 9-10 at the DoubleTree Galveston Beach Hotel, Galveston, Texas. From howied231 at hotmail.com Fri Jul 22 17:34:10 2016 From: howied231 at hotmail.com (Howie DeFelice) Date: Fri, 22 Jul 2016 13:34:10 -0400 Subject: [amsat-bb] Radomes In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: I have done exactly that using a small plastic wastebasket with no issues. I would avoid black since it may have some carbon in it. - Howie AB2S > To: amsat-bb at amsat.org > From: nss at mwt.net > Date: Fri, 22 Jul 2016 09:25:43 -0500 > Subject: [amsat-bb] Radomes > > I'm putting together a very basic and simple ground station. I have a > Little Wheel 70cm for an antenna, and a NICE ARR 70 cm gasfet preamp. > > Now I want to mast mount of course the pre amp right at the antenna. And > there are a lot of connections there. So was thinking of making some > sort of a Radome to cover it all. > > And was thinking something as simple as a Ice Cream Bucket. > > Are there any "Plastics" I should avoid? I do not want to have any > effect on the already weak RF. I want it to be as transparent as possible. > > Thoughts? > > Joe WB9SBD > -- > Sig > The Original Rolling Ball Clock > Idle Tyme > Idle-Tyme.com > http://www.idle-tyme.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://www.amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb From jimlist at zoho.com Fri Jul 22 18:38:51 2016 From: jimlist at zoho.com (Jim Heck G3WGM) Date: Fri, 22 Jul 2016 19:38:51 +0100 Subject: [amsat-bb] AO-73/FUNcube mode change Message-ID: Hi Folks, Just to let you know that I have just changed AO-73/FUNcube into full time amateur mode. Enjoy the transponder over the weekend. Plan as normal is to return the sat to auto switching mode on Sunday pm, utc 73 Jim G3WGM From kl7uw at acsalaska.net Fri Jul 22 20:32:36 2016 From: kl7uw at acsalaska.net (Edward R Cole) Date: Fri, 22 Jul 2016 12:32:36 -0800 Subject: [amsat-bb] 1976-07-20: Viking 1 Lands On Mars Message-ID: <201607222032.u6MKWble020264@mail40c28.carrierzone.com> Nice that folks are remembering the 40th anniversary of Viking-I landing on Mars. I worked on the mission as Systems Analyst at the DSS-14 Tracking Station which is administered by JPL. Actually at the time of the landing I was between job's, having resigned at Goldstone in April and would not assume my new job at JPL DSN Engineering until September, 1976. I took a five month hiatus (vacation) traveling across America towing a travel trailer and seeing all the Bi-Centenial Events held by many Nat'l Parks and Historical locations. Celebrated July 4th, 1976 at Devil's Lake, ND (had planned to make it to Yellowstone but was slowed down by a couple days by getting sick on water from Isle Royale, MI). I was 32. I left JPL in July, 1979 heading up to Alaska for a different lifestyle (another story). 73, Ed - KL7UW http://www.kl7uw.com "Kits made by KL7UW" Dubus Mag business: dubususa at gmail.com From ko6th.greg at gmail.com Fri Jul 22 20:34:18 2016 From: ko6th.greg at gmail.com (Greg D) Date: Fri, 22 Jul 2016 13:34:18 -0700 Subject: [amsat-bb] Radomes In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: <5792834A.70603@gmail.com> Two thoughts... 1. You can test the plastic for RF absorption by putting a sample of it in a microwave oven, along with a coffee mug of water (as a dummy load) for a minute or two. If the plastic stays cold, it's good. 2. Besides the RF angle, also consider a material that will stand up to the sun for however long you plan to have this deployed. Good luck, Greg KO6TH Joe wrote: > I'm putting together a very basic and simple ground station. I have a > Little Wheel 70cm for an antenna, and a NICE ARR 70 cm gasfet preamp. > > Now I want to mast mount of course the pre amp right at the antenna. > And there are a lot of connections there. So was thinking of making > some sort of a Radome to cover it all. > > And was thinking something as simple as a Ice Cream Bucket. > > Are there any "Plastics" I should avoid? I do not want to have any > effect on the already weak RF. I want it to be as transparent as > possible. > > Thoughts? > > Joe WB9SBD From lee.ernstrom at rcwilley.com Fri Jul 22 22:44:26 2016 From: lee.ernstrom at rcwilley.com (Lee Ernstrom) Date: Fri, 22 Jul 2016 16:44:26 -0600 Subject: [amsat-bb] October East Coast Cruise Message-ID: Hi Satellite Grid chasers, This coming October my wife and I will be taking a cruise up the east coast beginning in New York. Hopefully I will be passing through some grids that my satellite friends still need. On the 20th of July I received my Bahamas reciprocal license (C6AQD) At this time I haven't charted the course because I have been so busy on our new garage project so I don't know what grids I will be passing through. We will be on the Norwegian Gem. More details to follow when I have them. WA7HQD/C6AQD Lee Ernstrom From rolf.krogstad at gmail.com Sat Jul 23 04:11:16 2016 From: rolf.krogstad at gmail.com (Rolf Krogstad) Date: Fri, 22 Jul 2016 23:11:16 -0500 Subject: [amsat-bb] EN24 activation Saturday Message-ID: I will be operating from EN24 on Sat. July 23rd from 1600z to 1800z. The plan is to work passes on passes of Ukube-1, FO-29, SO-50 & AO-73. 73 Rolf NR0T From dave at g4dpz.me.uk Sat Jul 23 11:45:59 2016 From: dave at g4dpz.me.uk (David Johnson) Date: Sat, 23 Jul 2016 12:45:59 +0100 Subject: [amsat-bb] AMSAT-UK Colloquium Programme available as PDF Message-ID: <944D48B0-B424-4114-8A01-7BB8D502CB5E@g4dpz.me.uk> Hi, The programme can be found online as a PDF at: http://tinyurl.com/amsat-2016-colloquium-programm More details of the event at: https://amsat-uk.org/colloquium/ IMPORTANT: For those attending and wishing to visit the Surrey Satellite Technology Kepler building, please read the notes on the main web page regarding security registration. BEGINNERS SESSION: In a previous version of the web site, this was stated as starting at 15:30 on Friday, please note that the start time is now 14:00 to allow us to catch more passes. 73 Dave, G4DPZ on behalf of the AMSAT-UK Committee From m5aka at yahoo.co.uk Sat Jul 23 11:45:36 2016 From: m5aka at yahoo.co.uk (M5AKA) Date: Sat, 23 Jul 2016 11:45:36 +0000 (UTC) Subject: [amsat-bb] Presentations on UK School ARISS Contacts References: <322228655.6202342.1469274336860.JavaMail.yahoo.ref@mail.yahoo.com> Message-ID: <322228655.6202342.1469274336860.JavaMail.yahoo@mail.yahoo.com> There will be several presentations at the AMSAT-UK International Space Colloquium in Guildford about the successful school Amateur Radio contacts with Tim Peake GB1SS during his Principia mission on International Space Station (ISS). The Colloquium takes place at the Holiday Inn, Guildford, July 29-31 and is Open to All. Admittance is ?10 per day. The School ISS presentations are: Saturday, July 30 All Times BST (GMT+1) 14:30 - The Sandringham School Principia Experience by students Jessica M6LPJ and Polly M6POG Evening - After Dinner Speaker will be Libby Jackson, Astronaut Flight Education Programme Manager at the UK Space Agency Sunday, July 31 09:15 - ARISS UK view of school contacts by Team Lead Ciaran Morgan M0XTD 09:45 - The Tim Peake Effect 1 by John Hislop G7OHO 10:15 - The Tim Peake Effect 2 and Life after Principia by RSGB Board Chair Steve Hartley G0FUW Further details and full schedule of speakers at http://amsat-uk.org/ For those unable to attend volunteers from BATC.tv will be streaming the presentations 73 Trevor M5AKA ---- AMSAT-UK?http://amsat-uk.org/ Twitter?https://twitter.com/AmsatUK Facebook https://facebook.com/AmsatUK YouTube?https://youtube.com/AmsatUK ---- From jim at coloradosatellite.com Sat Jul 23 15:40:07 2016 From: jim at coloradosatellite.com (Jim White) Date: Sat, 23 Jul 2016 09:40:07 -0600 Subject: [amsat-bb] SatPc32 phantom satellites In-Reply-To: <2e8732fd-b503-6bd2-0f7b-d2725ac5839e@t-online.de> References: <578BFAED.2040309@coloradosatellite.com> <2e8732fd-b503-6bd2-0f7b-d2725ac5839e@t-online.de> Message-ID: <57938FD7.9070001@coloradosatellite.com> Erich, Thanks for the explanation. Would it be cleaner to delete all the old sats loaded in the table when the user switches to a different list? The current behavior is unpredictable. Jim On 7/20/2016 12:06 AM, Erich Eichmann wrote: > Jim, > If you want to track other satellites from a different "list" (that > means from a different source file) use the "Groups" feature (menu > "Satellites"). You can create "selected" lists for up to 12 groups. > You can select the source file you want to use with the particular > group. The selection will be saved when you click the "OK" button in > menu "Satellites". When you later select a group the program will > unload the previously loaded satellites and read the new data from the > selected source file and display (only) the satellites selected for > the group. > > With your methode (loading another source file and selecting a > satellite from that file while you are tracking the satellites from > another source file) one or more satellites from the previously loaded > source file can remain loaded. If the second data file is shorter > than the first one it will not overwrite all data lines of the first > file and the satellite data from these lines will remain loaded until > you restart the program. > > 73s, Erich, DK1TB > > Am 17.07.2016 um 23:38 schrieb Jim White: >> When I switch to a satellite in a different keps list and select just >> one sat to be visible and be the active satellite one or more sats >> from the previous list continue to show up in the display. I have to >> select the new sat twice before the old ones disappear. >> >> Example: >> I had 6 sats in the display from the 'amateur' list. >> Using the satellites menu I switched to the 'cubesat' list, selected >> just one sat, made it visible and made it the active sat. >> Clicked OK and one of the sats from the 'amateur' list continues to >> be visible in the display along with the cubesat I just selected. >> Back into the satellites menu and my selection of the cubesat list >> and the one cubesat has disappeared. Selected the cubesat list and >> the one satellite again, back into display and the one from the >> amateur list is still visible along with the cubesat. >> Into the satellites menu and now cubesat is selected and my one >> cubesast is shown in the selected box, and when I OK that back to the >> display the phantom one from the amateur list is finally gone. >> >> How can get the program to take the changes I make to what is >> displayed and tracked the first time? >> >> _______________________________________________ >> Sent via . 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 wd4elg at triad.rr.com Sat Jul 23 19:31:05 2016 From: wd4elg at triad.rr.com (Mark Lunday) Date: Sat, 23 Jul 2016 15:31:05 -0400 Subject: [amsat-bb] No luck with FM birds, despite repeated efforts Message-ID: <080501d1e518$c1c3b760$454b2620$@rr.com> Anyone else using an FT817ND that I can email with, offboard, regarding setup? I am not able to hear my downlink on AO-85 or SO-50 with the 67 Hz tone enabled. I must be doing something wrong. Mark Lunday, WD4ELG Greensboro, NC FM06be wd4elg at arrl.net http://wd4elg.blogspot.com From wd4elg at triad.rr.com Sat Jul 23 20:31:39 2016 From: wd4elg at triad.rr.com (Mark Lunday) Date: Sat, 23 Jul 2016 16:31:39 -0400 Subject: [amsat-bb] Problem found with FT817ND: No luck with FM birds, despite repeated efforts Message-ID: <084201d1e521$3787c060$a6974120$@rr.com> The rig is NOT putting out a CTCSS tone on 70 cm. I used a VX6R to test this (thanks Paul S for the suggestion). I can confirm a tone is being transmitted on 2 meters, because it breaks the squelch on the VX6R. When I transmit on 70 cm, the squelch is not broken on the VX6R. Mark Lunday, WD4ELG Greensboro, NC FM06be wd4elg at arrl.net http://wd4elg.blogspot.com _____________________________________________ From: Mark Lunday [mailto:wd4elg at triad.rr.com] Sent: Saturday, July 23, 2016 3:31 PM To: 'amsat-bb at amsat.org' Subject: No luck with FM birds, despite repeated efforts Anyone else using an FT817ND that I can email with, offboard, regarding setup? I am not able to hear my downlink on AO-85 or SO-50 with the 67 Hz tone enabled. I must be doing something wrong. Mark Lunday, WD4ELG Greensboro, NC FM06be wd4elg at arrl.net http://wd4elg.blogspot.com From aa5uk at yahoo.com Sat Jul 23 22:47:19 2016 From: aa5uk at yahoo.com (Adrian Engele) Date: Sat, 23 Jul 2016 22:47:19 +0000 (UTC) Subject: [amsat-bb] Problem found with FT817ND: No luck with FM birds, despite repeated efforts In-Reply-To: <084201d1e521$3787c060$a6974120$@rr.com> References: <084201d1e521$3787c060$a6974120$@rr.com> Message-ID: <1886079715.4664237.1469314039435.JavaMail.yahoo@mail.yahoo.com> I am away from my radio for the weekend. Did you check the correct tone is set in the menu for 70cm. I vaguely remember some settings are not global but band specific. Just a thought. 73, Adrian AA5UK From: Mark Lunday To: 'Mark Lunday' ; amsat-bb at amsat.org Sent: Saturday, July 23, 2016 3:31 PM Subject: [amsat-bb] Problem found with FT817ND: No luck with FM birds, despite repeated efforts The rig is NOT putting out a CTCSS tone on 70 cm.? I used a VX6R to test this (thanks Paul S for the suggestion).? I can confirm a tone is being transmitted on 2 meters, because it breaks the squelch on the VX6R.? When I transmit on 70 cm, the squelch is not broken on the VX6R. Mark Lunday, WD4ELG Greensboro, NC? FM06be wd4elg at arrl.net http://wd4elg.blogspot.com _____________________________________________ From: Mark Lunday [mailto:wd4elg at triad.rr.com] Sent: Saturday, July 23, 2016 3:31 PM To: 'amsat-bb at amsat.org' Subject: No luck with FM birds, despite repeated efforts Anyone else using an FT817ND that I can email with, offboard, regarding setup?? I am not able to hear my downlink on AO-85 or SO-50 with the 67 Hz tone enabled.? I must be doing something wrong. Mark Lunday, WD4ELG Greensboro, NC? FM06be wd4elg at arrl.net http://wd4elg.blogspot.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://www.amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb From rolf.krogstad at gmail.com Sat Jul 23 23:39:10 2016 From: rolf.krogstad at gmail.com (Rolf Krogstad) Date: Sat, 23 Jul 2016 18:39:10 -0500 Subject: [amsat-bb] Trip to EN24 and EN25 Message-ID: Thanks to everyone for the QSOs on my trip to EN24 and EN25 today. I was the operator and my wife (OA4ABC) was the human antenna rotator. Things did not go quite as expected. Severe weather delayed the start of our operating by about 30 minutes or so. But once we got going from EN24 we did work 5 stations on AO-73 (1558z), 14 on FO-29 (1655z), 7 on SO-50 (1708z) and 1 on UKUBE-1(1742z). EN25 was an after-thought as we had just about enough time to get there before a 32 degree pass of FO-29. It was raining pretty hard at the start of the 1849z pass, but the rain stopped and I put up the antenna and managed 6 Qs from EN25 before the heavens opened up at which time I took down the antenna and shut down the radios. I have uploaded all the Qs to LOTW. If you do not find a match for our QSO, send me an email. I transcribed the log after getting home and I may have fumble fingered something. I set up a table in the back seat of my Rav4 and put my two FT-897Ds there and set up my Arrow antenna on a heavy duty camera tripod outside the car. I also had an Amsat Preamp on the receive antenna. The antenna rotator would do her job and adjust the azimuth two or three times on a pass. So with no elevation correction it wasn't ideal, but it meant that we basically kept dry inside the car. A total of 33 contacts were made. The trip home was the worst rain driving I have ever experienced. We stopped repeatedly because the visibility was reduced to zero. A great time was had by all (er..... 'both', to be more exact) and we hope to do it again from EN23 before too long. 73, Rolf NR0T and Taty OA4ABC (antenna rotator) From ku4os at cfl.rr.com Sun Jul 24 01:49:34 2016 From: ku4os at cfl.rr.com (Lee McLamb) Date: Sat, 23 Jul 2016 21:49:34 -0400 Subject: [amsat-bb] ANS-206 AMSAT News Service Weekly Bulletins Message-ID: <90d737d1-0d95-1ddc-d52f-c5c90c6fe168@cfl.rr.com> AMSAT NEWS SERVICE ANS-206 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-UK Colloquium 29-31 July * AMSAT-NA 2016 Symposium at Sea * IARU President's Award to Hans van de Groenendaal, ZS6AKV * 70cm Satellite WebSDR Operational in the Netherlands * LibreCube CubeSat Open Standard Draft Open for Review and Comment * Satellite Operations From the Grand Canyon National Park * Radio Amateurs Invited to 10 Downing Street SB SAT @ AMSAT $ANS-206.01 ANS-185 AMSAT News Service Weekly Bulletins AMSAT News Service Bulletin 206.01 From AMSAT HQ Kensington, MD. July 24, 2016 To All RADIO AMATEURS BID: $ANS-206.01 AMSAT-UK Colloquium 29-31 July This year?s Colloquium is less than a week away. The event, taking place as usual at the Holiday Inn in Guildford, will be held over the weekend of the 29/31st July. A full programme of presentations, covering all aspects of the amateur satellite world, has been developed for the Saturday and Sunday and a ?Beginners Session? is scheduled for the Friday afternoon. As well as the presentations during the day, Libby Jackson, from the UK Space Agency, with whom the ARISS UK team worked closely during the Tim Peake mission, will be speaking during the Gala Dinner on the Saturday evening. Other highlights will include visits to the SSTL facilities (Friday evening and Saturday morning) and the opportunity to see the special ground station equipment that was used for all the ARISS contacts. This will be available for use for contacts during passes of all the available satellite transponders. Visitors can either turn up on the day, book day passes on the website. The URL for the AMSAT-UK shop to book day passes is http://shop.amsat-uk.org. Day passes cost ?10 per day (incl tea/coffee, etc) , please pay at the AMSAT-UK shop (not hotel reception). If you wish to attend the Gala dinner on Saturday, please book at least 7 days in advance, either with the hotel (by booking dinner, bed, and breakfast), or at the AMSAT-UK shop. As well at the AMSAT-UK shop, there will be a number of specialist suppliers present, and we are hoping that the RSGB bookshop will also be present Members and non-members will be made very welcome and booking info can be found here https://amsat-uk.org/colloquium/ The Colloquium team are looking forward to meeting many old friends and making many new acquaintances during the event. [ANS thanks Jim, G3WGM, Hon Sec AMSAT-UK, for the above information] -------------------------------------------------------------------- AMSAT-NA 2016 Symposium at Sea Get ready to set sail for the 2016 AMSAT Space Symposium and Annual Meeting ? at sea! With only a few months between now and our sailing date of November 10, cabins are starting to fill up quickly. If you have not made reservations, please consider doing so to ensure your cabin preference may be accommodated. While our AMSAT group reservation has a negotiated rate for category 4B inside cabins, many group members have opted to reserve ocean view and balcony cabins. IMPORTANT NOTES: - Booking your Carnival Cruise does not register you for the AMSAT Symposium. There is a charge for each Symposium attendee of $40. This fee applies to those who will attend the technical presentations only and includes a copy of the printed Proceedings. Additional guests are entitled to attend all other events. The registration form is available from the AMSAT office or store website. - The AMSAT 2016 Space Symposium Cruise flyer included in the 2016 Board of Directors ballot mailing lists an incorrect group booking code. The correct AMSAT group code is 8Z0FR5. - Ground transportation options have been added to the FAQ page on the AMSAT Symposium web page. Carnival offers round-trip transportation from HOU airport to the cruise terminal at approximately $74 per person, IAH airport $94 per person. CONTACT INFORMATION AND LINKS: - Symposium registration: http://store.amsat.org/catalog/product_info.php?products_id=130 - Cruise registration: 1-800-438-6744 extension number 70005. Our group name is AMSAT and the group code is 8Z0FR5. Outside of the USA, the number to call is +1 305-599-2600 extension number 70005 (not available on weekends.) DATES AND LOCATION: - 2016 AMSAT Space Symposium and General Meeting November 10-14 aboard the Carnival Liberty departing from Galveston, Texas. - 2016 AMSAT Board of Directors Meeting November 9-10 at the DoubleTree Galveston Beach Hotel, Galveston, Texas. [ANS thanks Clayton, W5PFG, for the above information] -------------------------------------------------------------------- IARU President's Award to Hans van de Groenendaal, ZS6AKV On Thursday 21 July, Hans van de Groenendaal, ZS6AKV, was informed by the IARU Secretariat that the IARU President's Award has been awarded to him for his many years of service to the IARU and the contributions he has made to the IARU especially in the area of satellite frequency coordination. The award will be presented to Hans during an upcoming League function. Congratulations Hans. [ANS thanks the South African Radio League News for July 23, 2016 for the above information] -------------------------------------------------------------------- 70cm Satellite WebSDR Operational in the Netherlands Fontys University Eindhoven, Netherlands, has opened their PI5FTS WebSDR to the amateur radio community. This site will receive the 70cm amateur satellite band: http://vhf.pi5fts.nl/ You need both Java and JavaScript enabled for this page to work properly. If you don't hear anything, probably Java is disabled or its version is too old (i.e., pre-1.4.2). A web chat feature for the SDR users is also included on the site. It is operated by Harry and Martin, e-mail pa3dsc-at-veron.nl. [ANS thanks the Fontys University Eindhoven for the above information] -------------------------------------------------------------------- LibreCube CubeSat Open Standard Draft Open for Review and Comment The LibreCube standard project is engaged in the endeavor to write on a handbook that surveys openly available space standards (mostly ECSS and CCSDS) for potential application in CubeSat missions. In a message posted to the cubesat.org list, Artur Scholz announced that the draft of this handbook is now ready for review. It mainly consists of two parts: 1. Processes (i.e. Management, Quality, and Engineering) 2. Systems(i.e. the Space System, composed of Space Segment and Ground Segment). The reasoning for standardizing Processes is to improve quality and reliability, and to allow for cross support in testing. The benefit of standardizing Systems is improved reliability, collaboration, and cross support during development and operations. The table of contents is here: https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B_-jwG2gLchfa19KeHBsc1B6cWM End of the year this handbook will be published as freely available open book. Before that, it would be extremely useful to get extensive feedback and review of the draft. If you would be willing to contribute as a reviewer and receive the draft, please provide the editor, Artur Scholz (artur.scholz at librecube.net) the following details of you: - full name - email - short background about yourself and experience with CubeSats/SmallSats Your feedback on the draft will be duly acknowledge in the final book! [ANS thanks Artur Scholz and the LibreCube Project for the above information] --------------------------------------------------------------------- Satellite Operations From the Grand Canyon National Park Patrick Stoddard, WD9EWK/VA7EWK, reported that the ARRL just released the July issue of their National Parks on the Air (NPOTA) newsletter for National Park Service staff and volunteers. On the last page of this month's newsletter is a short mention of one way to deal with an "uncooperative ionosphere" - work satellites. It shows Fernando Ramirez, NP4JV, working a satellite from the South Rim of Grand Canyon National Park in northern Arizona. These newsletters are at: http://www.arrl.org/npota-for-nps and the July issue is available at: http://www.arrl.org/files/file/NPOTA-News/NPOTA-July2016.pdf Fernando commented, "It was a nice surprise to find our picture on this month's ARRL National Park on the Air newsletter! I am humbled by the mention. "I'm also happy to see that some of our trips and portable operations are helping to promote AMSAT and their goal of 'advancing the state of the art in space science, space education, and space technology.'" Fernando frequently posts reports of his satellite operating activities via Twitter where his ID is @NP4JV. You may also visit: http://twitter.com/NP4JV to see his activities, including the photo that got his name in the news. Sean Kutzko, KX9X, at the ARRL wrote via the AMSAT-BB, "It was an easy choice; that photo is amazing!" Congratulations, Fernando! [ANS thanks Patrick Stoddard, WD9EWK/VA7EWK, Fernando Ramirez, NP4JV, and Sean Kutzko, KX9X, at the ARRL for the above information] -------------------------------------------------------------------- Radio Amateurs Invited to 10 Downing Street Radio amateurs were invited to a reception at the UK Prime Minister?s residence to celebrate the successful mission of UK astronaut Tim Peake KG5BVI / GB1SS. Sandringham school student Jessica Leigh M6LPJ and her head teacher Alan Gray G4DJX attended the event with Tim Peake GB1SS. Italian astronaut Samantha Cristoforetti IZ0UDF and the UK?s first astronaut Helen Sharman GB1MIR also attended. Jessica was the first UK school student to establish amateur radio communications with Tim Peake during his six month mission on the International Space Station. The contact took place on January 8, 2016 and was featured on national TV and in the press. Year 10 pupil Jessica M6LPJ, along with two other students Polly M6POG and Emma M6GJQ, passed her amateur radio Foundation exam just before Christmas 2015 after training with the Verulam Amateur Radio Club. Sandringham school caters for 1300 students aged 11-19 with 100 teachers including specialist teachers of computing science and three female physics teachers all of whom have a specialist interest in space and astronomy. In addition, the head teacher Alan Gray G4DJX is a very active radio amateur who was extremely supportive of the ISS contact. Sandringham School presentation by ML&S https://amsat-uk.org/2016/01/28/sandringham-school-presentation/ Video of Tim Peake amateur radio contact with Sandringham School https://amsat-uk.org/2016/01/09/video-tim-peake-sandringham/ [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, Lee McLamb, KU4OS ku4os at amsat dot org From dave.w8aas at verizon.net Sun Jul 24 15:21:56 2016 From: dave.w8aas at verizon.net (Dave Taylor) Date: Sun, 24 Jul 2016 11:21:56 -0400 Subject: [amsat-bb] Share ground transport for AMSAT Symposium? Message-ID: My wife and I will be traveling from Hobby airport to the Doubletree hotel in Galveston on Wednesday, Nov. 9 about 6 PM. Is anyone else traveling around that time interested in sharing costs (van, limo, or whatever)? I?m also interested in someone to share travel to the Johnson Space Center area after the cruise (for the ARISS-International meeting). Dave, W8AAS From glasbrenner at mindspring.com Sun Jul 24 16:31:08 2016 From: glasbrenner at mindspring.com (Andrew Glasbrenner) Date: Sun, 24 Jul 2016 12:31:08 -0400 Subject: [amsat-bb] FO-29 QRM Message-ID: <091901d1e5c8$c84303b0$58c90b10$@com> Just now on FO-29, I observed and recorded part of some strong FM QRM. These signals corresponded to an uplink of 145.900, and were from at least two sources, as there was a Spanish language QSO (of which I caught one US callsign), and a possibly non-amateur QSO in English with a northeastern accent and foul language. One or more of these may be originating from an Echolink node or similar gateway outside of the identifying station's control. I want to put this recording out there for anyone who might know or recognize the stations, and anyone that may hear something I didn't. The recording ends at about 16:08:15Z today. https://www.dropbox.com/s/64571tcoj0y3o2e/FO-29%20QRM%2024JUL16%20ending%201 6-08-15.mp3?dl=0 73, Drew KO4MA From cwo4mann at comcast.net Sun Jul 24 17:17:15 2016 From: cwo4mann at comcast.net (Dave Mann) Date: Sun, 24 Jul 2016 12:17:15 -0500 Subject: [amsat-bb] FO-29 QRM In-Reply-To: <091901d1e5c8$c84303b0$58c90b10$@com> References: <091901d1e5c8$c84303b0$58c90b10$@com> Message-ID: Here's my analysis: -------------------- Audio File Translation ------------------ ---- English Language Transmission ---- " ... that's a good boy ... good by calley on it ... it would ... there's too much whining and vox control and {expletive deleted} have to get under it and thats whine ... ah we get by with it .. we can get the weather on it this week ... you know it's copying and {expletive deleted} weekend ... oh lash ..." ---- Spanish Language Transmission ---- " ... y saludos copia cento percento mi faulta commentario KM4MD escuchaio cento percento y otro mentes el lunico KM4MD over, y yo lo creo que tal ... " Spanish to English Translation - Literal-Colloquial: " ... And Hello to you, 100% copy but my fault, [missed your comments] comments? KM4MD, over, and yes, that's the truth! What's going on [today]?? ... " --------------------- End of Analysis ---------------------- Hope this helps, BTW I am an old SIGINTer, both Voice, non-Morse, and Morse Interception. FWIW, this was pretty rough copy for FM. I used an audio processing system on my Linux workstation called "Sox" with various plug-ins. Not like the olden days with an R-390 or the CEI-2000 listening to Soviet Cosmonauts. 73, Dave N4CVX On 07/24/2016 11:31 AM, Andrew Glasbrenner wrote: > https://www.dropbox.com/s/64571tcoj0y3o2e/FO-29%20QRM%2024JUL16%20ending%201 > 6-08-15.mp3?dl=0 From n0jy at amsat.org Sun Jul 24 17:27:25 2016 From: n0jy at amsat.org (Jerry Buxton) Date: Sun, 24 Jul 2016 12:27:25 -0500 Subject: [amsat-bb] FO-29 QRM In-Reply-To: <091901d1e5c8$c84303b0$58c90b10$@com> References: <091901d1e5c8$c84303b0$58c90b10$@com> Message-ID: <9746dc33-3036-b081-216d-e968e2c30a8a@amsat.org> Sounds like the northeaster is using a 229.1 Hz tone, if that might help in guessing a repeater. Jerry Buxton, N?JY On 7/24/2016 11:31, Andrew Glasbrenner wrote: > Just now on FO-29, I observed and recorded part of some strong FM QRM. These > signals corresponded to an uplink of 145.900, and were from at least two > sources, as there was a Spanish language QSO (of which I caught one US > callsign), and a possibly non-amateur QSO in English with a northeastern > accent and foul language. One or more of these may be originating from an > Echolink node or similar gateway outside of the identifying station's > control. I want to put this recording out there for anyone who might know or > recognize the stations, and anyone that may hear something I didn't. The > recording ends at about 16:08:15Z today. > > > > https://www.dropbox.com/s/64571tcoj0y3o2e/FO-29%20QRM%2024JUL16%20ending%201 > 6-08-15.mp3?dl=0 > > > > 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://www.amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb > > From glasbrenner at mindspring.com Sun Jul 24 17:37:20 2016 From: glasbrenner at mindspring.com (Andrew Glasbrenner) Date: Sun, 24 Jul 2016 13:37:20 -0400 Subject: [amsat-bb] FO-29 QRM In-Reply-To: References: <091901d1e5c8$c84303b0$58c90b10$@com> Message-ID: <093c01d1e5d2$07903840$16b0a8c0$@com> Thanks Dave, I'll have to relisten, I had the KM4 call with an F added on the end. 73, Drew -----Original Message----- From: Dave Mann [mailto:cwo4mann at comcast.net] Sent: Sunday, July 24, 2016 1:17 PM To: Andrew Glasbrenner; amsat-bb at amsat.org Subject: Re: [amsat-bb] FO-29 QRM Here's my analysis: -------------------- Audio File Translation ------------------ ---- English Language Transmission ---- " ... that's a good boy ... good by calley on it ... it would ... there's too much whining and vox control and {expletive deleted} have to get under it and thats whine ... ah we get by with it .. we can get the weather on it this week ... you know it's copying and {expletive deleted} weekend ... oh lash ..." ---- Spanish Language Transmission ---- " ... y saludos copia cento percento mi faulta commentario KM4MD escuchaio cento percento y otro mentes el lunico KM4MD over, y yo lo creo que tal ... " Spanish to English Translation - Literal-Colloquial: " ... And Hello to you, 100% copy but my fault, [missed your comments] comments? KM4MD, over, and yes, that's the truth! What's going on [today]?? ... " --------------------- End of Analysis ---------------------- Hope this helps, BTW I am an old SIGINTer, both Voice, non-Morse, and Morse Interception. FWIW, this was pretty rough copy for FM. I used an audio processing system on my Linux workstation called "Sox" with various plug-ins. Not like the olden days with an R-390 or the CEI-2000 listening to Soviet Cosmonauts. 73, Dave N4CVX On 07/24/2016 11:31 AM, Andrew Glasbrenner wrote: > https://www.dropbox.com/s/64571tcoj0y3o2e/FO-29%20QRM%2024JUL16%20ending%201 > 6-08-15.mp3?dl=0 From k.alexander at rogers.com Sun Jul 24 17:40:50 2016 From: k.alexander at rogers.com (Ken Alexander) Date: Sun, 24 Jul 2016 13:40:50 -0400 Subject: [amsat-bb] FO-29 QRM In-Reply-To: <091901d1e5c8$c84303b0$58c90b10$@com> References: <091901d1e5c8$c84303b0$58c90b10$@com> Message-ID: <49e4a9ec-17b1-ccb6-217b-8ac8873d99d0@rogers.com> Interesting. By the pace of the conversations, the SSB guys don't sound like they know they only have a few minutes to wrap up the QSO. Bad language etc. aside, they might be using simplex on that frequency and probably don't realize they transmitting on a satellite uplink frequency. Just a theory... 73, Ken Alexander VE3HLS On 2016-07-24 12:31 PM, Andrew Glasbrenner wrote: > https://www.dropbox.com/s/64571tcoj0y3o2e/FO-29%20QRM%2024JUL16%20ending%201 > 6-08-15.mp3?dl=0 From bryan at kl7cn.net Sun Jul 24 17:45:22 2016 From: bryan at kl7cn.net (Bryan KL7CN) Date: Sun, 24 Jul 2016 10:45:22 -0700 Subject: [amsat-bb] FO-29 QRM In-Reply-To: References: <091901d1e5c8$c84303b0$58c90b10$@com> Message-ID: <42C48355-9F89-45C6-81E5-E51D2F82D18D@kl7cn.net> Have been investigating SOX and am very curious about your exact settings and chosen plugins. Can you elaborate on exactly how you cleaned up the signal? Thank you! -- bag Bryan KL7CN/W6 bryan at kl7cn.net CM98, usually On Jul 24, 2016, at 10:17, Dave Mann wrote: Here's my analysis: -------------------- Audio File Translation ------------------ ---- English Language Transmission ---- " ... that's a good boy ... good by calley on it ... it would ... there's too much whining and vox control and {expletive deleted} have to get under it and thats whine ... ah we get by with it .. we can get the weather on it this week ... you know it's copying and {expletive deleted} weekend ... oh lash ..." ---- Spanish Language Transmission ---- " ... y saludos copia cento percento mi faulta commentario KM4MD escuchaio cento percento y otro mentes el lunico KM4MD over, y yo lo creo que tal ... " Spanish to English Translation - Literal-Colloquial: " ... And Hello to you, 100% copy but my fault, [missed your comments] comments? KM4MD, over, and yes, that's the truth! What's going on [today]?? ... " --------------------- End of Analysis ---------------------- Hope this helps, BTW I am an old SIGINTer, both Voice, non-Morse, and Morse Interception. FWIW, this was pretty rough copy for FM. I used an audio processing system on my Linux workstation called "Sox" with various plug-ins. Not like the olden days with an R-390 or the CEI-2000 listening to Soviet Cosmonauts. 73, Dave N4CVX On 07/24/2016 11:31 AM, Andrew Glasbrenner wrote: > https://www.dropbox.com/s/64571tcoj0y3o2e/FO-29%20QRM%2024JUL16%20ending%201 > 6-08-15.mp3?dl=0 _______________________________________________ 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 k8bl at ameritech.net Sun Jul 24 18:02:19 2016 From: k8bl at ameritech.net (R.T.Liddy) Date: Sun, 24 Jul 2016 18:02:19 +0000 (UTC) Subject: [amsat-bb] FO-29 QRM In-Reply-To: <091901d1e5c8$c84303b0$58c90b10$@com> References: <091901d1e5c8$c84303b0$58c90b10$@com> Message-ID: <1647394320.4578161.1469383339209.JavaMail.yahoo@mail.yahoo.com> Drew, The Spanish-speaker's Call sounds like KD4MDF after listeningto it multiple times. ?Kilo-Delta-Cuatro-Mike-Delta-Fauxtrot?He slurs the last letter. That listing is from Orlando, FL. ?Heprobably doesn't realize?that he's on a SAT uplink freq.? The foul-mouthed Anglo guy sounds like a Trucker in motion. GL/73, ? ? Bob ?K8BL From: Andrew Glasbrenner To: amsat-bb at amsat.org Sent: Sunday, July 24, 2016 12:31 PM Subject: [amsat-bb] FO-29 QRM Just now on FO-29, I observed and recorded part of some strong FM QRM. These signals corresponded to an uplink of 145.900, and were from at least two sources, as there was a Spanish language QSO (of which I caught one US callsign), and a possibly non-amateur QSO in English with a northeastern accent and foul language. One or more of these may be originating from an Echolink node or similar gateway outside of the identifying station's control. I want to put this recording out there for anyone who might know or recognize the stations, and anyone that may hear something I didn't. The recording ends at about 16:08:15Z today. https://www.dropbox.com/s/64571tcoj0y3o2e/FO-29%20QRM%2024JUL16%20ending%201 6-08-15.mp3?dl=0 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://www.amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb From cwo4mann at comcast.net Sun Jul 24 18:04:05 2016 From: cwo4mann at comcast.net (Dave Mann) Date: Sun, 24 Jul 2016 13:04:05 -0500 Subject: [amsat-bb] FO-29 QRM In-Reply-To: <42C48355-9F89-45C6-81E5-E51D2F82D18D@kl7cn.net> References: <091901d1e5c8$c84303b0$58c90b10$@com> <42C48355-9F89-45C6-81E5-E51D2F82D18D@kl7cn.net> Message-ID: I imported the mp3 file, used filters to zero out anything below 1000hz and above 5000hz, then reduced db gain of 3000 hz center. Copied the results, then re-ran the processed audio with 20db gain. Headphones. I might try running original through my SDR and tinker with outputs. 73 Dave N4CVX Sent from my iPad > On Jul 24, 2016, at 12:45, Bryan KL7CN wrote: > > Have been investigating SOX and am very curious about your exact settings and chosen plugins. > > Can you elaborate on exactly how you cleaned up the signal? > > Thank you! > > -- bag > > Bryan KL7CN/W6 > bryan at kl7cn.net > CM98, usually > > On Jul 24, 2016, at 10:17, Dave Mann wrote: > > Here's my analysis: > > -------------------- Audio File Translation ------------------ > > ---- English Language Transmission ---- > > " ... that's a good boy ... good by calley on it ... it would ... there's too much whining and vox control and {expletive deleted} have to get under it and thats whine ... ah we get by with it .. we can get the weather on it this week ... you know it's copying and {expletive deleted} weekend ... oh lash ..." > > ---- Spanish Language Transmission ---- > > " ... y saludos copia cento percento mi faulta commentario KM4MD escuchaio cento percento y otro mentes el lunico KM4MD over, y yo lo creo que tal ... " > > Spanish to English Translation - Literal-Colloquial: > > " ... And Hello to you, 100% copy but my fault, [missed your comments] comments? KM4MD, over, and yes, that's the truth! What's going on [today]?? ... " > > > --------------------- End of Analysis ---------------------- > > > Hope this helps, BTW I am an old SIGINTer, both Voice, non-Morse, and Morse Interception. FWIW, this was pretty rough copy for FM. I used an audio processing system on my Linux workstation called "Sox" with various plug-ins. Not like the olden days with an R-390 or the CEI-2000 listening to Soviet Cosmonauts. > > 73, > > Dave N4CVX > > > >> On 07/24/2016 11:31 AM, Andrew Glasbrenner wrote: >> https://www.dropbox.com/s/64571tcoj0y3o2e/FO-29%20QRM%2024JUL16%20ending%201 >> 6-08-15.mp3?dl=0 > _______________________________________________ > 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 bryan at kl7cn.net Sun Jul 24 18:07:40 2016 From: bryan at kl7cn.net (Bryan Green) Date: Sun, 24 Jul 2016 11:07:40 -0700 Subject: [amsat-bb] FO-29 QRM In-Reply-To: References: <091901d1e5c8$c84303b0$58c90b10$@com> <42C48355-9F89-45C6-81E5-E51D2F82D18D@kl7cn.net> Message-ID: Did you try any noise gate filtering? -- bag Bryan KL7CN/W6 bryan at kl7cn.net > On Jul 24, 2016, at 11:04, Dave Mann wrote: > > I imported the mp3 file, used filters to zero out anything below 1000hz and above 5000hz, then reduced db gain of 3000 hz center. Copied the results, then re-ran the processed audio with 20db gain. Headphones. I might try running original through my SDR and tinker with outputs. > > 73 > Dave > N4CVX > > > > Sent from my iPad > >> On Jul 24, 2016, at 12:45, Bryan KL7CN wrote: >> >> Have been investigating SOX and am very curious about your exact settings and chosen plugins. >> >> Can you elaborate on exactly how you cleaned up the signal? >> >> Thank you! >> >> -- bag >> >> Bryan KL7CN/W6 >> bryan at kl7cn.net >> CM98, usually >> >> On Jul 24, 2016, at 10:17, Dave Mann wrote: >> >> Here's my analysis: >> >> -------------------- Audio File Translation ------------------ >> >> ---- English Language Transmission ---- >> >> " ... that's a good boy ... good by calley on it ... it would ... there's too much whining and vox control and {expletive deleted} have to get under it and thats whine ... ah we get by with it .. we can get the weather on it this week ... you know it's copying and {expletive deleted} weekend ... oh lash ..." >> >> ---- Spanish Language Transmission ---- >> >> " ... y saludos copia cento percento mi faulta commentario KM4MD escuchaio cento percento y otro mentes el lunico KM4MD over, y yo lo creo que tal ... " >> >> Spanish to English Translation - Literal-Colloquial: >> >> " ... And Hello to you, 100% copy but my fault, [missed your comments] comments? KM4MD, over, and yes, that's the truth! What's going on [today]?? ... " >> >> >> --------------------- End of Analysis ---------------------- >> >> >> Hope this helps, BTW I am an old SIGINTer, both Voice, non-Morse, and Morse Interception. FWIW, this was pretty rough copy for FM. I used an audio processing system on my Linux workstation called "Sox" with various plug-ins. Not like the olden days with an R-390 or the CEI-2000 listening to Soviet Cosmonauts. >> >> 73, >> >> Dave N4CVX >> >> >> >>> On 07/24/2016 11:31 AM, Andrew Glasbrenner wrote: >>> https://www.dropbox.com/s/64571tcoj0y3o2e/FO-29%20QRM%2024JUL16%20ending%201 >>> 6-08-15.mp3?dl=0 >> _______________________________________________ >> 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 cwo4mann at comcast.net Sun Jul 24 18:27:44 2016 From: cwo4mann at comcast.net (Dave Mann) Date: Sun, 24 Jul 2016 13:27:44 -0500 Subject: [amsat-bb] FO-29 QRM In-Reply-To: References: <091901d1e5c8$c84303b0$58c90b10$@com> <42C48355-9F89-45C6-81E5-E51D2F82D18D@kl7cn.net> Message-ID: No I didn't, just pure audio filtering. Everything above 5000hz was very distorted by noise. Everything below about 850hz was also distorted by phase noise. I just did a quick and dirty for the voices. The US guy was pretty clear around 1500 hz, high pitched voice. I didn't hear a side tone, but probably missed it. I would guess that the US guys were using what they figured was a clear channel and running high power with a directional antenna. Most likely a good ole boys' intercom. Some of the good ole boys' around here run a couple hundred watts, a horizontal yagi, and SSB. Your guess as good as mine. Not enough other data for me to call in an air strike. The Spanish language might well have been a legitimate FO-29 QSO, we just heard one side of it. Wonder what the orbit foot print looked like at that specific time? 73 Dave Sent from my iPad > On Jul 24, 2016, at 13:07, Bryan Green wrote: > > Did you try any noise gate filtering? > > -- bag > > Bryan KL7CN/W6 > bryan at kl7cn.net > >> On Jul 24, 2016, at 11:04, Dave Mann wrote: >> >> I imported the mp3 file, used filters to zero out anything below 1000hz and above 5000hz, then reduced db gain of 3000 hz center. Copied the results, then re-ran the processed audio with 20db gain. Headphones. I might try running original through my SDR and tinker with outputs. >> >> 73 >> Dave >> N4CVX >> >> >> >> Sent from my iPad >> >>> On Jul 24, 2016, at 12:45, Bryan KL7CN wrote: >>> >>> Have been investigating SOX and am very curious about your exact settings and chosen plugins. >>> >>> Can you elaborate on exactly how you cleaned up the signal? >>> >>> Thank you! >>> >>> -- bag >>> >>> Bryan KL7CN/W6 >>> bryan at kl7cn.net >>> CM98, usually >>> >>> On Jul 24, 2016, at 10:17, Dave Mann wrote: >>> >>> Here's my analysis: >>> >>> -------------------- Audio File Translation ------------------ >>> >>> ---- English Language Transmission ---- >>> >>> " ... that's a good boy ... good by calley on it ... it would ... there's too much whining and vox control and {expletive deleted} have to get under it and thats whine ... ah we get by with it .. we can get the weather on it this week ... you know it's copying and {expletive deleted} weekend ... oh lash ..." >>> >>> ---- Spanish Language Transmission ---- >>> >>> " ... y saludos copia cento percento mi faulta commentario KM4MD escuchaio cento percento y otro mentes el lunico KM4MD over, y yo lo creo que tal ... " >>> >>> Spanish to English Translation - Literal-Colloquial: >>> >>> " ... And Hello to you, 100% copy but my fault, [missed your comments] comments? KM4MD, over, and yes, that's the truth! What's going on [today]?? ... " >>> >>> >>> --------------------- End of Analysis ---------------------- >>> >>> >>> Hope this helps, BTW I am an old SIGINTer, both Voice, non-Morse, and Morse Interception. FWIW, this was pretty rough copy for FM. I used an audio processing system on my Linux workstation called "Sox" with various plug-ins. Not like the olden days with an R-390 or the CEI-2000 listening to Soviet Cosmonauts. >>> >>> 73, >>> >>> Dave N4CVX >>> >>> >>> >>>> On 07/24/2016 11:31 AM, Andrew Glasbrenner wrote: >>>> https://www.dropbox.com/s/64571tcoj0y3o2e/FO-29%20QRM%2024JUL16%20ending%201 >>>> 6-08-15.mp3?dl=0 >>> _______________________________________________ >>> 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 jfitzgerald at alum.wpi.edu Sun Jul 24 21:12:04 2016 From: jfitzgerald at alum.wpi.edu (Joe Fitzgerald) Date: Sun, 24 Jul 2016 17:12:04 -0400 Subject: [amsat-bb] W5BL (ex KO5I) SK Message-ID: We lost another really good guy ... http://wb5rdd.org/doug-loughmiller-w5bl-sk Wake Tuesday, Funeral Wendesday. Details at: http://starrettfuneral.frontrunnerpro.com/book-of-memories/2652235/Douglas-Loughmiller/service-details.php de KM1P Joe From ec4tr.luis at gmail.com Sun Jul 24 22:46:04 2016 From: ec4tr.luis at gmail.com (EC4TR Luis) Date: Mon, 25 Jul 2016 00:46:04 +0200 Subject: [amsat-bb] FO-29 QRM In-Reply-To: <093c01d1e5d2$07903840$16b0a8c0$@com> References: <091901d1e5c8$c84303b0$58c90b10$@com> <093c01d1e5d2$07903840$16b0a8c0$@com> Message-ID: Hi I understand KM4MDF, I'm not an expert in south american accents, but looks like mexican. 73 Luis EC4TR El 24/07/2016 a las 19:37, Andrew Glasbrenner escribi?: > Thanks Dave, > > I'll have to relisten, I had the KM4 call with an F added on the end. > > 73, Drew > > -----Original Message----- > From: Dave Mann [mailto:cwo4mann at comcast.net] > Sent: Sunday, July 24, 2016 1:17 PM > To: Andrew Glasbrenner; amsat-bb at amsat.org > Subject: Re: [amsat-bb] FO-29 QRM > > Here's my analysis: > > -------------------- Audio File Translation ------------------ > > ---- English Language Transmission ---- > > " ... that's a good boy ... good by calley on it ... it would ... > there's too much whining and vox control and {expletive deleted} have to get > under it and thats whine ... ah we get by with it .. we can get the weather > on it this week ... you know it's copying and {expletive deleted} weekend > ... oh lash ..." > > ---- Spanish Language Transmission ---- > > " ... y saludos copia cento percento mi faulta commentario KM4MD escuchaio > cento percento y otro mentes el lunico KM4MD over, y yo lo creo que tal ... > " > > Spanish to English Translation - Literal-Colloquial: > > " ... And Hello to you, 100% copy but my fault, [missed your comments] > comments? KM4MD, over, and yes, that's the truth! What's going on [today]?? > ... " > > > --------------------- End of Analysis ---------------------- > > > Hope this helps, BTW I am an old SIGINTer, both Voice, non-Morse, and Morse > Interception. FWIW, this was pretty rough copy for FM. I used an audio > processing system on my Linux workstation called "Sox" with various > plug-ins. Not like the olden days with an R-390 or the CEI-2000 listening > to Soviet Cosmonauts. > > 73, > > Dave N4CVX > > > > On 07/24/2016 11:31 AM, Andrew Glasbrenner wrote: > https://www.dropbox.com/s/64571tcoj0y3o2e/FO-29%20QRM%2024JUL16%20ending%201 >> 6-08-15.mp3?dl=0 > _______________________________________________ > 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 cwo4mann at comcast.net Sun Jul 24 22:55:06 2016 From: cwo4mann at comcast.net (Dave Mann) Date: Sun, 24 Jul 2016 17:55:06 -0500 Subject: [amsat-bb] FO-29 QRM In-Reply-To: <093c01d1e5d2$07903840$16b0a8c0$@com> References: <091901d1e5c8$c84303b0$58c90b10$@com> <093c01d1e5d2$07903840$16b0a8c0$@com> Message-ID: I'm thinking we had an authentic FO-29 QSO and could only hear one side due to footprint. The good ole boys most likely were terrestrial running lots of power and in what they figured was unused space. We had similar problems in Germany with East German truckers using imported FM radios. 73 Dave N4CVX Sent from my iPad > On Jul 24, 2016, at 12:37, Andrew Glasbrenner wrote: > > Thanks Dave, > > I'll have to relisten, I had the KM4 call with an F added on the end. > > 73, Drew > > -----Original Message----- > From: Dave Mann [mailto:cwo4mann at comcast.net] > Sent: Sunday, July 24, 2016 1:17 PM > To: Andrew Glasbrenner; amsat-bb at amsat.org > Subject: Re: [amsat-bb] FO-29 QRM > > Here's my analysis: > > -------------------- Audio File Translation ------------------ > > ---- English Language Transmission ---- > > " ... that's a good boy ... good by calley on it ... it would ... > there's too much whining and vox control and {expletive deleted} have to get > under it and thats whine ... ah we get by with it .. we can get the weather > on it this week ... you know it's copying and {expletive deleted} weekend > ... oh lash ..." > > ---- Spanish Language Transmission ---- > > " ... y saludos copia cento percento mi faulta commentario KM4MD escuchaio > cento percento y otro mentes el lunico KM4MD over, y yo lo creo que tal ... > " > > Spanish to English Translation - Literal-Colloquial: > > " ... And Hello to you, 100% copy but my fault, [missed your comments] > comments? KM4MD, over, and yes, that's the truth! What's going on [today]?? > ... " > > > --------------------- End of Analysis ---------------------- > > > Hope this helps, BTW I am an old SIGINTer, both Voice, non-Morse, and Morse > Interception. FWIW, this was pretty rough copy for FM. I used an audio > processing system on my Linux workstation called "Sox" with various > plug-ins. Not like the olden days with an R-390 or the CEI-2000 listening > to Soviet Cosmonauts. > > 73, > > Dave N4CVX > > > >> On 07/24/2016 11:31 AM, Andrew Glasbrenner wrote: > https://www.dropbox.com/s/64571tcoj0y3o2e/FO-29%20QRM%2024JUL16%20ending%201 >> 6-08-15.mp3?dl=0 > > _______________________________________________ > 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 cwo4mann at comcast.net Sun Jul 24 22:58:59 2016 From: cwo4mann at comcast.net (Dave Mann) Date: Sun, 24 Jul 2016 17:58:59 -0500 Subject: [amsat-bb] FO-29 QRM In-Reply-To: <093c01d1e5d2$07903840$16b0a8c0$@com> References: <091901d1e5c8$c84303b0$58c90b10$@com> <093c01d1e5d2$07903840$16b0a8c0$@com> Message-ID: I did some checking and KM4MDF is a Spanish- speaking ham in Orlando. KM4MD is an XYL. 73 Dave N4CVX Sent from my iPad > On Jul 24, 2016, at 12:37, Andrew Glasbrenner wrote: > > Thanks Dave, > > I'll have to relisten, I had the KM4 call with an F added on the end. > > 73, Drew > > -----Original Message----- > From: Dave Mann [mailto:cwo4mann at comcast.net] > Sent: Sunday, July 24, 2016 1:17 PM > To: Andrew Glasbrenner; amsat-bb at amsat.org > Subject: Re: [amsat-bb] FO-29 QRM > > Here's my analysis: > > -------------------- Audio File Translation ------------------ > > ---- English Language Transmission ---- > > " ... that's a good boy ... good by calley on it ... it would ... > there's too much whining and vox control and {expletive deleted} have to get > under it and thats whine ... ah we get by with it .. we can get the weather > on it this week ... you know it's copying and {expletive deleted} weekend > ... oh lash ..." > > ---- Spanish Language Transmission ---- > > " ... y saludos copia cento percento mi faulta commentario KM4MD escuchaio > cento percento y otro mentes el lunico KM4MD over, y yo lo creo que tal ... > " > > Spanish to English Translation - Literal-Colloquial: > > " ... And Hello to you, 100% copy but my fault, [missed your comments] > comments? KM4MD, over, and yes, that's the truth! What's going on [today]?? > ... " > > > --------------------- End of Analysis ---------------------- > > > Hope this helps, BTW I am an old SIGINTer, both Voice, non-Morse, and Morse > Interception. FWIW, this was pretty rough copy for FM. I used an audio > processing system on my Linux workstation called "Sox" with various > plug-ins. Not like the olden days with an R-390 or the CEI-2000 listening > to Soviet Cosmonauts. > > 73, > > Dave N4CVX > > > >> On 07/24/2016 11:31 AM, Andrew Glasbrenner wrote: > https://www.dropbox.com/s/64571tcoj0y3o2e/FO-29%20QRM%2024JUL16%20ending%201 >> 6-08-15.mp3?dl=0 > > _______________________________________________ > 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 k8bl at ameritech.net Mon Jul 25 01:34:51 2016 From: k8bl at ameritech.net (R.T.Liddy) Date: Mon, 25 Jul 2016 01:34:51 +0000 (UTC) Subject: [amsat-bb] FO-29 QRM In-Reply-To: <1647394320.4578161.1469383339209.JavaMail.yahoo@mail.yahoo.com> References: <091901d1e5c8$c84303b0$58c90b10$@com> <1647394320.4578161.1469383339209.JavaMail.yahoo@mail.yahoo.com> Message-ID: <1122997064.4687854.1469410491475.JavaMail.yahoo@mail.yahoo.com> Question: If I posted this at 2:02 PM EDT, why does it take until? 8:46 PM to get forwarded by the AMSAT-BB ? ? ??The formatting gets fouled-up, too, with the sentences?run together. Just curious..... ? 73, ? ? Bob ?K8BL From: R.T.Liddy To: AMSAT BB Sent: Sunday, July 24, 2016 2:02 PM Subject: Re: [amsat-bb] FO-29 QRM Drew, The Spanish-speaker's Call sounds like KD4MDF after listeningto it multiple times. ?Kilo-Delta-Cuatro-Mike-Delta-Fauxtrot?He slurs the last letter. That listing is from Orlando, FL. ?Heprobably doesn't realize?that he's on a SAT uplink freq.? The foul-mouthed Anglo guy sounds like a Trucker in motion. GL/73, ? ? Bob ?K8BL ? ? ? From: Andrew Glasbrenner To: amsat-bb at amsat.org Sent: Sunday, July 24, 2016 12:31 PM Subject: [amsat-bb] FO-29 QRM ? Just now on FO-29, I observed and recorded part of some strong FM QRM. These signals corresponded to an uplink of 145.900, and were from at least two sources, as there was a Spanish language QSO (of which I caught one US callsign), and a possibly non-amateur QSO in English with a northeastern accent and foul language. One or more of these may be originating from an Echolink node or similar gateway outside of the identifying station's control. I want to put this recording out there for anyone who might know or recognize the stations, and anyone that may hear something I didn't. The recording ends at about 16:08:15Z today. https://www.dropbox.com/s/64571tcoj0y3o2e/FO-29%20QRM%2024JUL16%20ending%201 6-08-15.mp3?dl=0 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://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 m5aka at yahoo.co.uk Mon Jul 25 09:56:11 2016 From: m5aka at yahoo.co.uk (M5AKA) Date: Mon, 25 Jul 2016 09:56:11 +0000 (UTC) Subject: [amsat-bb] Colloquium: Book now for SSTL Tour and Gala Dinner References: <22926728.7193717.1469440571029.JavaMail.yahoo.ref@mail.yahoo.com> Message-ID: <22926728.7193717.1469440571029.JavaMail.yahoo@mail.yahoo.com> The AMSAT-UK International Space Colloquium takes place July 29-31 at the Holiday Inn, Guildford and is Open to All. There will be two opportunities to visit the satellite facilities at the Surrey Satellite Technology Limited (SSTL) Kepler building - Registration is required, see https://amsat-uk.org/2016/07/03/registration-sstl-kepler-visit/ Libby Jackson, Astronaut Flight Education Programme Manager at the UK Space Agency, with whom the ARISS UK team worked closely during the Tim Peake mission, will be speaking during the Gala Dinner on the Saturday evening, July 30. You can book the Gala Dinner along with Day Passes at the AMSAT-UK Shop: http://shop.amsat-uk.org/ Peter G?lzow DB2OS and Achim Vollhardt DH2VA will each be giving talks on the new Geostationary Phase 4A amateur radio satellite transponders due to launch early in 2017 https://amsat-uk.org/2016/07/21/new-geostationary-transponders/ Chris Saunders, Senior Mission Concepts Engineer at SSTL will give a presentation titled SSTL: LEO, MEO, GEO and Beyond, download the schedule for the weekend via https://amsat-uk.org/colloquium/ 73 Trevor M5AKA ---- AMSAT-UK?http://amsat-uk.org/ Twitter?https://twitter.com/AmsatUK Facebook https://facebook.com/AmsatUK YouTube?https://youtube.com/AmsatUK ---- From glasbrenner at mindspring.com Mon Jul 25 16:08:42 2016 From: glasbrenner at mindspring.com (Andrew Glasbrenner) Date: Mon, 25 Jul 2016 12:08:42 -0400 Subject: [amsat-bb] FO-29 QRM In-Reply-To: <1122997064.4687854.1469410491475.JavaMail.yahoo@mail.yahoo.com> References: <091901d1e5c8$c84303b0$58c90b10$@com> <1647394320.4578161.1469383339209.JavaMail.yahoo@mail.yahoo.com> <1122997064.4687854.1469410491475.JavaMail.yahoo@mail.yahoo.com> Message-ID: <8FFC94C1-54B1-489E-B1E0-D0323FC92E58@mindspring.com> I've been told the email server choked yesterday and was fixed this AM. I'm not sure on the formatting issue. 73, Drew KO4MA > On Jul 24, 2016, at 9:34 PM, R.T.Liddy wrote: > > Question: > If I posted this at 2:02 PM EDT, why does it take until 8:46 PM to get forwarded by the AMSAT-BB ? ? ? The formatting gets fouled-up, too, with the sentences run together. > Just curious..... 73, Bob K8BL > > From: R.T.Liddy > To: AMSAT BB > Sent: Sunday, July 24, 2016 2:02 PM > Subject: Re: [amsat-bb] FO-29 QRM > > Drew, > The Spanish-speaker's Call sounds like KD4MDF after listeningto it multiple times. Kilo-Delta-Cuatro-Mike-Delta-Fauxtrot He slurs the last letter. That listing is from Orlando, FL. Heprobably doesn't realize that he's on a SAT uplink freq. > The foul-mouthed Anglo guy sounds like a Trucker in motion. > GL/73, Bob K8BL > > From: Andrew Glasbrenner > To: amsat-bb at amsat.org > Sent: Sunday, July 24, 2016 12:31 PM > Subject: [amsat-bb] FO-29 QRM > > Just now on FO-29, I observed and recorded part of some strong FM QRM. These > signals corresponded to an uplink of 145.900, and were from at least two > sources, as there was a Spanish language QSO (of which I caught one US > callsign), and a possibly non-amateur QSO in English with a northeastern > accent and foul language. One or more of these may be originating from an > Echolink node or similar gateway outside of the identifying station's > control. I want to put this recording out there for anyone who might know or > recognize the stations, and anyone that may hear something I didn't. The > recording ends at about 16:08:15Z today. > > > > https://www.dropbox.com/s/64571tcoj0y3o2e/FO-29%20QRM%2024JUL16%20ending%201 > 6-08-15.mp3?dl=0 > > > > 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://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 wx4tv at hamradio.world Mon Jul 25 14:02:22 2016 From: wx4tv at hamradio.world (James G. Lea) Date: Mon, 25 Jul 2016 10:02:22 -0400 Subject: [amsat-bb] Sint Maarten and Saba on FM satellites August 1 - August 9 Message-ID: My daughter Faith Hannah (AE4FH) and I will be operating on FM satellites from Sint Maarten on August 1 and possibly August 9 if there is time between flights and also from Saba from August 2 - August 9. She is heading to Saba (where we used to live) with the Youth DX Adventure. There will be three youth hams and their parents, as well as three team leaders on the DXpedition. The callsign from Saba will be PJ6Y. Most of these kids have NEVER been on satellite before. Please spread out your calls so they can get as many people in the log as possible. 73, James Lea - WX4TV ARRL Section Youth Coordinator - Northern Florida Section +1 (386) 414-0788 Want to learn more about all that Ham Radio has to offer? Check out http://www.HamRadio.World ! From ko6th.greg at gmail.com Mon Jul 25 16:45:41 2016 From: ko6th.greg at gmail.com (Greg D) Date: Mon, 25 Jul 2016 09:45:41 -0700 Subject: [amsat-bb] FO-29 QRM In-Reply-To: References: <091901d1e5c8$c84303b0$58c90b10$@com> <093c01d1e5d2$07903840$16b0a8c0$@com> Message-ID: <57964235.30308@gmail.com> Hi Dave, QRZ.com thinks KM4MD is not a valid call. What database are you finding an XYL in? Just curious, Greg KO6TH Dave Mann wrote: > I did some checking and KM4MDF is a Spanish- speaking ham in Orlando. KM4MD is an XYL. > > 73 > Dave > N4CVX > > From k8bl at ameritech.net Mon Jul 25 16:51:21 2016 From: k8bl at ameritech.net (R.T.Liddy) Date: Mon, 25 Jul 2016 16:51:21 +0000 (UTC) Subject: [amsat-bb] SatPC32 Problem References: <2035583133.5331175.1469465481741.JavaMail.yahoo.ref@mail.yahoo.com> Message-ID: <2035583133.5331175.1469465481741.JavaMail.yahoo@mail.yahoo.com> AMSAT'ers, I loaded SatPC32 onto a new laptop I plan to use on upcomingGrid Expeditions from the website. However, I get an errormessage when I try to run it. (Windows 7 on Lenovo Thinkpad) Runtime error 217 When I Google that message, all I get are links to programs thatwant to sell me software to scan my computer to fix it. Any clues on how to fix this problem? TNX/73, ? ? ?Bob ?K8BL ?(AMSAT #6593 since 1979) From cwo4mann at comcast.net Mon Jul 25 17:04:03 2016 From: cwo4mann at comcast.net (Dave Mann) Date: Mon, 25 Jul 2016 12:04:03 -0500 Subject: [amsat-bb] FO-29 QRM In-Reply-To: <57964235.30308@gmail.com> References: <091901d1e5c8$c84303b0$58c90b10$@com> <093c01d1e5d2$07903840$16b0a8c0$@com> <57964235.30308@gmail.com> Message-ID: Www.qrzcq.com, plus FCC database. She has a twitter and linked in account also. 73 Dave N4CVX Sent from my iPad > On Jul 25, 2016, at 11:45, Greg D wrote: > > Hi Dave, > > QRZ.com thinks KM4MD is not a valid call. What database are you finding > an XYL in? > > Just curious, > > Greg KO6TH > > > Dave Mann wrote: >> I did some checking and KM4MDF is a Spanish- speaking ham in Orlando. KM4MD is an XYL. >> >> 73 >> Dave >> N4CVX > From wilfordchris at gmail.com Mon Jul 25 17:04:06 2016 From: wilfordchris at gmail.com (Chris Wilford) Date: Mon, 25 Jul 2016 10:04:06 -0700 Subject: [amsat-bb] North and South Pole Gridsquares Message-ID: To the gridsquare chasers out there, I have a question regarding the poles. If a Ham was to transmit from the North pole what grids would he/she be activating? I've heard that RR could be the poles grid, but wouldn't the longitudinal intersection of all 18 North grids from AR - RR converge at the pole? That would give you 180 grids for one contact! Chris VE7CEW From n8hm at arrl.net Mon Jul 25 17:09:58 2016 From: n8hm at arrl.net (Paul Stoetzer) Date: Mon, 25 Jul 2016 13:09:58 -0400 Subject: [amsat-bb] North and South Pole Gridsquares In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: You are absolutely correct! 73, Paul, N8HM On Monday, July 25, 2016, Chris Wilford wrote: > To the gridsquare chasers out there, I have a question regarding the poles. > > If a Ham was to transmit from the North pole what grids would he/she be > activating? > > I've heard that RR could be the poles grid, but wouldn't the longitudinal > intersection of all 18 North grids from AR - RR converge at the pole? > > That would give you 180 grids for one contact! > > Chris VE7CEW > _______________________________________________ > 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 cwo4mann at comcast.net Mon Jul 25 17:22:18 2016 From: cwo4mann at comcast.net (Dave Mann) Date: Mon, 25 Jul 2016 12:22:18 -0500 Subject: [amsat-bb] FO-29 QRM In-Reply-To: <8FFC94C1-54B1-489E-B1E0-D0323FC92E58@mindspring.com> References: <091901d1e5c8$c84303b0$58c90b10$@com> <1647394320.4578161.1469383339209.JavaMail.yahoo@mail.yahoo.com> <1122997064.4687854.1469410491475.JavaMail.yahoo@mail.yahoo.com> <8FFC94C1-54B1-489E-B1E0-D0323FC92E58@mindspring.com> Message-ID: I re-listened to the audio. Indeed, the call was KD4MDF. His accent was definitely central American Spanish. Most likely a Hispanic-American; the way he used the phrase "y yo lo creo" is a colloquial Spanish expression used by many Mexican-Americans. Literally translated it means "ok, I got that". It really means " .. and, yes, that is it ..." If he were European Spanish (the Mother-tongue) he would have said " Y Ya lo creo". There are so many distinct accents and little catch phrases in Spanish it it just like English. When I was in Spain, locals would immediately identify me as having learned Spanish from a Mexican. FYI my mother was raised by a Mexican Nanny who was Poncho Villa's youngest sister. I have lots of QSOs in Spanish as well as having done voice intercept operations for years, so I am sort of attuned, as it were. Never have a problem on CW, however :-). BTW, if you listen to the drug traffickers on 40 meters, you will hear that they have "zapatas" (shoes) --- those are kilos of heroin. Enough of this off-topic stuff already! Hasta lo Pronto mi Compadres (Compa?eros if you are Cuban) Dave N4CVX ex-VP2EHF, KR6DEM, DA1BB, /HP, G5, HS1, etc.) Sent from my iPad > On Jul 25, 2016, at 11:08, Andrew Glasbrenner wrote: > > I've been told the email server choked yesterday and was fixed this AM. I'm not sure on the formatting issue. > > 73, Drew KO4MA > >> On Jul 24, 2016, at 9:34 PM, R.T.Liddy wrote: >> >> Question: >> If I posted this at 2:02 PM EDT, why does it take until 8:46 PM to get forwarded by the AMSAT-BB ? ? ? The formatting gets fouled-up, too, with the sentences run together. >> Just curious..... 73, Bob K8BL >> >> From: R.T.Liddy >> To: AMSAT BB >> Sent: Sunday, July 24, 2016 2:02 PM >> Subject: Re: [amsat-bb] FO-29 QRM >> >> Drew, >> The Spanish-speaker's Call sounds like KD4MDF after listeningto it multiple times. Kilo-Delta-Cuatro-Mike-Delta-Fauxtrot He slurs the last letter. That listing is from Orlando, FL. Heprobably doesn't realize that he's on a SAT uplink freq. >> The foul-mouthed Anglo guy sounds like a Trucker in motion. >> GL/73, Bob K8BL >> >> From: Andrew Glasbrenner >> To: amsat-bb at amsat.org >> Sent: Sunday, July 24, 2016 12:31 PM >> Subject: [amsat-bb] FO-29 QRM >> >> Just now on FO-29, I observed and recorded part of some strong FM QRM. These >> signals corresponded to an uplink of 145.900, and were from at least two >> sources, as there was a Spanish language QSO (of which I caught one US >> callsign), and a possibly non-amateur QSO in English with a northeastern >> accent and foul language. One or more of these may be originating from an >> Echolink node or similar gateway outside of the identifying station's >> control. I want to put this recording out there for anyone who might know or >> recognize the stations, and anyone that may hear something I didn't. The >> recording ends at about 16:08:15Z today. >> >> >> >> https://www.dropbox.com/s/64571tcoj0y3o2e/FO-29%20QRM%2024JUL16%20ending%201 >> 6-08-15.mp3?dl=0 >> >> >> >> 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://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 > > _______________________________________________ > 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 jim at k6ccc.org Mon Jul 25 17:25:08 2016 From: jim at k6ccc.org (Jim Walls) Date: Mon, 25 Jul 2016 10:25:08 -0700 Subject: [amsat-bb] North and South Pole Gridsquares In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: <35fb48ef1bf54f5aaf7ea7f95e1b1d83@k6ccc.org> So when are you going there so we can get VUCC in one contact? Jim Walls K6CCC ---------------------------------------- From: "Paul Stoetzer" Sent: Monday, July 25, 2016 10:10 AM To: "Chris Wilford" Cc: "AMSAT BB" Subject: Re: [amsat-bb] North and South Pole Gridsquares You are absolutely correct! 73, Paul, N8HM On Monday, July 25, 2016, Chris Wilford wrote: > To the gridsquare chasers out there, I have a question regarding the poles. > > If a Ham was to transmit from the North pole what grids would he/she be > activating? > > I've heard that RR could be the poles grid, but wouldn't the longitudinal > intersection of all 18 North grids from AR - RR converge at the pole? > > That would give you 180 grids for one contact! > > Chris VE7CEW > _______________________________________________ > 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 framirezferrer at gmail.com Mon Jul 25 17:30:27 2016 From: framirezferrer at gmail.com (Fernando Ramirez) Date: Mon, 25 Jul 2016 10:30:27 -0700 Subject: [amsat-bb] FO-29 QRM In-Reply-To: References: <091901d1e5c8$c84303b0$58c90b10$@com> <1647394320.4578161.1469383339209.JavaMail.yahoo@mail.yahoo.com> <1122997064.4687854.1469410491475.JavaMail.yahoo@mail.yahoo.com> <8FFC94C1-54B1-489E-B1E0-D0323FC92E58@mindspring.com> Message-ID: Actually, the accent is from the Dominican Republic. In the recording we hear two callsigns, HI3EAS and KM4MDF. I'll be glad to shot him an email. Just let me know which frequency were they using. 73 Fernando, NP4JV On Jul 25, 2016 10:23 AM, "Dave Mann" wrote: > I re-listened to the audio. Indeed, the call was KD4MDF. His accent was > definitely central American Spanish. Most likely a Hispanic-American; the > way he used the phrase "y yo lo creo" is a colloquial Spanish expression > used by many Mexican-Americans. Literally translated it means "ok, I got > that". It really means " .. and, yes, that is it ..." If he were European > Spanish (the Mother-tongue) he would have said " Y Ya lo creo". There are > so many distinct accents and little catch phrases in Spanish it it just > like English. When I was in Spain, locals would immediately identify me as > having learned Spanish from a Mexican. FYI my mother was raised by a > Mexican Nanny who was Poncho Villa's youngest sister. I have lots of QSOs > in Spanish as well as having done voice intercept operations for years, so > I am sort of attuned, as it were. Never have a problem on CW, however > :-). BTW, if you listen to the drug traffickers on 40 meters, you will > hear that they have "zapatas" (shoes) --- those are kilos of heroin. > Enough of this off-topic stuff already! > > Hasta lo Pronto mi Compadres (Compa?eros if you are Cuban) > > Dave > N4CVX > ex-VP2EHF, KR6DEM, DA1BB, /HP, G5, HS1, etc.) > > > Sent from my iPad > > > On Jul 25, 2016, at 11:08, Andrew Glasbrenner < > glasbrenner at mindspring.com> wrote: > > > > I've been told the email server choked yesterday and was fixed this AM. > I'm not sure on the formatting issue. > > > > 73, Drew KO4MA > > > >> On Jul 24, 2016, at 9:34 PM, R.T.Liddy wrote: > >> > >> Question: > >> If I posted this at 2:02 PM EDT, why does it take until 8:46 PM to get > forwarded by the AMSAT-BB ? ? ? The formatting gets fouled-up, too, with > the sentences run together. > >> Just curious..... 73, Bob K8BL > >> > >> From: R.T.Liddy > >> To: AMSAT BB > >> Sent: Sunday, July 24, 2016 2:02 PM > >> Subject: Re: [amsat-bb] FO-29 QRM > >> > >> Drew, > >> The Spanish-speaker's Call sounds like KD4MDF after listeningto it > multiple times. Kilo-Delta-Cuatro-Mike-Delta-Fauxtrot He slurs the last > letter. That listing is from Orlando, FL. Heprobably doesn't realize that > he's on a SAT uplink freq. > >> The foul-mouthed Anglo guy sounds like a Trucker in motion. > >> GL/73, Bob K8BL > >> > >> From: Andrew Glasbrenner > >> To: amsat-bb at amsat.org > >> Sent: Sunday, July 24, 2016 12:31 PM > >> Subject: [amsat-bb] FO-29 QRM > >> > >> Just now on FO-29, I observed and recorded part of some strong FM QRM. > These > >> signals corresponded to an uplink of 145.900, and were from at least two > >> sources, as there was a Spanish language QSO (of which I caught one US > >> callsign), and a possibly non-amateur QSO in English with a northeastern > >> accent and foul language. One or more of these may be originating from > an > >> Echolink node or similar gateway outside of the identifying station's > >> control. I want to put this recording out there for anyone who might > know or > >> recognize the stations, and anyone that may hear something I didn't. The > >> recording ends at about 16:08:15Z today. > >> > >> > >> > >> > https://www.dropbox.com/s/64571tcoj0y3o2e/FO-29%20QRM%2024JUL16%20ending%201 > >> 6-08-15.mp3?dl=0 > >> > >> > >> > >> 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://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 > > > > _______________________________________________ > > 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 jim at k6ccc.org Mon Jul 25 17:42:15 2016 From: jim at k6ccc.org (Jim Walls) Date: Mon, 25 Jul 2016 10:42:15 -0700 Subject: [amsat-bb] FO-29 QRM In-Reply-To: References: <091901d1e5c8$c84303b0$58c90b10$@com> <093c01d1e5d2$07903840$16b0a8c0$@com> <57964235.30308@gmail.com> Message-ID: <47dccd1f44544341890522aae128c1ae@k6ccc.org> Dave, You might want to check that again. A Google search by the KM4MD does come up with a woman, but the qrzcq.com listing you linked has a name of Bill in Georga, and the FCC ULS does not list a license (any status) for KM4MD. The Twitter / Instagram accounts pretty well explains her handles and it has nothing to do with amateur radio. It's her name - Kathkleen Matthews 4 Maryland (where she lives). Jim Walls K6CCC ---------------------------------------- From: "Dave Mann" Sent: Monday, July 25, 2016 10:08 AM To: "Greg D" Cc: "Amsat BB" Subject: Re: [amsat-bb] FO-29 QRM Www.qrzcq.com, plus FCC database. She has a twitter and linked in account also. 73 Dave N4CVX Sent from my iPad > On Jul 25, 2016, at 11:45, Greg D wrote: > > Hi Dave, > > QRZ.com thinks KM4MD is not a valid call. What database are you finding > an XYL in? > > Just curious, > > Greg KO6TH > > > Dave Mann wrote: >> I did some checking and KM4MDF is a Spanish- speaking ham in Orlando. KM4MD is an XYL. >> >> 73 >> Dave >> N4CVX > _______________________________________________ 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 wilfordchris at gmail.com Mon Jul 25 17:47:57 2016 From: wilfordchris at gmail.com (Chris Wilford) Date: Mon, 25 Jul 2016 10:47:57 -0700 Subject: [amsat-bb] North and South Pole Gridsquares In-Reply-To: <35fb48ef1bf54f5aaf7ea7f95e1b1d83@k6ccc.org> References: <35fb48ef1bf54f5aaf7ea7f95e1b1d83@k6ccc.org> Message-ID: Sign me up for the next Pole Expedition! I'll carry the Arrow! 73! Chris VE7CEW On Mon, Jul 25, 2016 at 10:25 AM, Jim Walls wrote: > So when are you going there so we can get VUCC in one contact? > > Jim Walls > K6CCC > > > > > ---------------------------------------- > From: "Paul Stoetzer" > Sent: Monday, July 25, 2016 10:10 AM > To: "Chris Wilford" > Cc: "AMSAT BB" > Subject: Re: [amsat-bb] North and South Pole Gridsquares > You are absolutely correct! > > 73, > > Paul, N8HM > > On Monday, July 25, 2016, Chris Wilford wrote: > > > To the gridsquare chasers out there, I have a question regarding the > poles. > > > > If a Ham was to transmit from the North pole what grids would he/she be > > activating? > > > > I've heard that RR could be the poles grid, but wouldn't the > longitudinal > > intersection of all 18 North grids from AR - RR converge at the pole? > > > > That would give you 180 grids for one contact! > > > > Chris VE7CEW > > _______________________________________________ > > 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 plaws0 at gmail.com Mon Jul 25 17:48:39 2016 From: plaws0 at gmail.com (Peter Laws) Date: Mon, 25 Jul 2016 12:48:39 -0500 Subject: [amsat-bb] North and South Pole Gridsquares In-Reply-To: <35fb48ef1bf54f5aaf7ea7f95e1b1d83@k6ccc.org> References: <35fb48ef1bf54f5aaf7ea7f95e1b1d83@k6ccc.org> Message-ID: On Mon, Jul 25, 2016 at 12:25 PM, Jim Walls wrote: > So when are you going there so we can get VUCC in one contact? As fun as that would be, VUCC rules only allow for contacts from within a single grid, from the line between two grids, or from the corner of 4 grids. You could always petition the ARRL to change the rules, though. -- Peter Laws | N5UWY | plaws plaws net | Travel by Train! From dan at post.com Mon Jul 25 17:52:44 2016 From: dan at post.com (Daniel Cussen) Date: Mon, 25 Jul 2016 18:52:44 +0100 Subject: [amsat-bb] SatPC32 Problem In-Reply-To: <2035583133.5331175.1469465481741.JavaMail.yahoo@mail.yahoo.com> References: <2035583133.5331175.1469465481741.JavaMail.yahoo.ref@mail.yahoo.com> <2035583133.5331175.1469465481741.JavaMail.yahoo@mail.yahoo.com> Message-ID: See here for SATPC32 win 7 info: http://www.dk1tb.de/Vista_eng.htm On 25/07/2016, R.T.Liddy wrote: > AMSAT'ers, > I loaded SatPC32 onto a new laptop I plan to use on upcomingGrid Expeditions > from the website. However, I get an errormessage when I try to run it. > (Windows 7 on Lenovo Thinkpad) > Runtime error 217 > When I Google that message, all I get are links to programs thatwant to sell > me software to scan my computer to fix it. > Any clues on how to fix this problem? > TNX/73, Bob K8BL (AMSAT #6593 since 1979) > _______________________________________________ > 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 w0jab at big-river.net Mon Jul 25 17:56:29 2016 From: w0jab at big-river.net (John Becker) Date: Mon, 25 Jul 2016 12:56:29 -0500 Subject: [amsat-bb] FO-29 QRM In-Reply-To: References: <091901d1e5c8$c84303b0$58c90b10$@com> <1647394320.4578161.1469383339209.JavaMail.yahoo@mail.yahoo.com> <1122997064.4687854.1469410491475.JavaMail.yahoo@mail.yahoo.com> <8FFC94C1-54B1-489E-B1E0-D0323FC92E58@mindspring.com> Message-ID: <8ecc0978-b01d-5d7f-cf39-c20bf5ebc79c@big-river.net> The FCC site said "no match for KD4MDF" From zleffke at vt.edu Mon Jul 25 18:17:36 2016 From: zleffke at vt.edu (Zach Leffke) Date: Mon, 25 Jul 2016 14:17:36 -0400 Subject: [amsat-bb] FO-29 QRM In-Reply-To: <1122997064.4687854.1469410491475.JavaMail.yahoo@mail.yahoo.com> References: <091901d1e5c8$c84303b0$58c90b10$@com> <1647394320.4578161.1469383339209.JavaMail.yahoo@mail.yahoo.com> <1122997064.4687854.1469410491475.JavaMail.yahoo@mail.yahoo.com> Message-ID: <04940daf-bcf0-d44b-0666-16e967c0444d@vt.edu> This is an interesting topic, and I know there has been a thread or two on it in the past. FO-29 is a unique bird in that the uplink passband fully covers about half of the allocated satellite band at 2m. I currently have a project (albeit shelved at the moment, but we do have a code base built up) going here at VT that is looking to geolocate these types of interferers by taking doppler measurements, specifically looking at FO-29. Right now I'm exploring this as part of a potential class project as it teaches the basics of orbits, doppler shift, and how to simulate these types of things in software. It is actually pretty similar to the AO-73 to FO-29 crosslink project we did for the SatCom class, with the signal source being an illegal transmitter on the Earth instead of another amateur bird. In my initial research/experiments with this we have heard both Spanish and English (about a 50/50 split), and I know there have been previous reports of Portugese (Brazil). Most of the time the signals tended to show up in the lower portion of the downlink passband during our experiments if I recall correctly. Some of those recordings too were with South/Central America completely out of the footprint on ascending passes. And I remember from previous threads folks mentioning this type of thing over Europe as well (I think there is even a Youtube video or a blog out there somewhere). So I would say that calling this problem 'prolific' is reasonable, and that no one country is at fault. My question for the group is this: Would a database of these interference events be something worth taking to say the IARU? If we keep this project going and a few other things we are working on come together, it is my longer term goal is to take frequent recordings of these events and build up a database with records of who was transmitting, what language, what frequency, what mode, and what country (maybe even city?) they were transmitting from. After we build up a good data set, we could then go to the legal bodies in those countries (or the IARU?) and hopefully have them lean on the illegal ops to cease transmission or at least change frequency out of the satellite bands. I won't hold my breath about the various bureaucracies of the world actually taking action against the illegal transmitters, but it couldn't hurt to try right? And it would be good to at least document the prolific nature of the problem. For the mean time though, its an interesting phenomenon and makes for a potentially good class project. -Zach, KJ4QLP P.S. I'm having visions of a fleet of Amateur Radio SIGINT birds monitoring our spectrum. A 200 kHz receiver for the 2m band, a 3 MHz receiver for the UHF band, combined together and downlinked in say S-band where there's more room to play. Kind of like how the COSPAS-SARSAT payloads on the NOAA birds are looking for emergency beacons at 406 MHz and bent piping the signals down in L-Band. Probably not feasible...but it would be cool and useful for policing our spectrum, and would help defend the S-Band spectrum for hams. Research Associate Ted & Karyn Hume Center for National Security & Technology Virginia Polytechnic Institute & State University Work Phone: 540-231-4174 Cell Phone: 540-808-6305 On 7/24/2016 9:34 PM, R.T.Liddy wrote: > Question: > If I posted this at 2:02 PM EDT, why does it take until 8:46 PM to get forwarded by the AMSAT-BB ? ? ? The formatting gets fouled-up, too, with the sentences run together. > Just curious..... 73, Bob K8BL > > From: R.T.Liddy > To: AMSAT BB > Sent: Sunday, July 24, 2016 2:02 PM > Subject: Re: [amsat-bb] FO-29 QRM > > Drew, > The Spanish-speaker's Call sounds like KD4MDF after listeningto it multiple times. Kilo-Delta-Cuatro-Mike-Delta-Fauxtrot He slurs the last letter. That listing is from Orlando, FL. Heprobably doesn't realize that he's on a SAT uplink freq. > The foul-mouthed Anglo guy sounds like a Trucker in motion. > GL/73, Bob K8BL > > From: Andrew Glasbrenner > To: amsat-bb at amsat.org > Sent: Sunday, July 24, 2016 12:31 PM > Subject: [amsat-bb] FO-29 QRM > > Just now on FO-29, I observed and recorded part of some strong FM QRM. These > signals corresponded to an uplink of 145.900, and were from at least two > sources, as there was a Spanish language QSO (of which I caught one US > callsign), and a possibly non-amateur QSO in English with a northeastern > accent and foul language. One or more of these may be originating from an > Echolink node or similar gateway outside of the identifying station's > control. I want to put this recording out there for anyone who might know or > recognize the stations, and anyone that may hear something I didn't. The > recording ends at about 16:08:15Z today. > > > > https://www.dropbox.com/s/64571tcoj0y3o2e/FO-29%20QRM%2024JUL16%20ending%201 > 6-08-15.mp3?dl=0 > > > > 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://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 amsat-bb at wd9ewk.net Mon Jul 25 18:23:51 2016 From: amsat-bb at wd9ewk.net (Patrick STODDARD (WD9EWK/VA7EWK)) Date: Mon, 25 Jul 2016 18:23:51 +0000 Subject: [amsat-bb] North and South Pole Gridsquares In-Reply-To: References: <35fb48ef1bf54f5aaf7ea7f95e1b1d83@k6ccc.org> Message-ID: Peter, The VUCC rules are silent on the maximum number of grid locators that can be given with a single contact. Reading over the latest copy of the VUCC rules I could find, in a November 2014 PDF at: http://www.arrl.org/files/file/DXCC/VHF%20UHF%20Rules20141pdf.pdf section 4(e) refers to stations that claim to operate from more than one grid locator simultaneously. There are two examples cited, the boundary between two grid locators or a four-grid intersection, but the VUCC rules do not state these are the only examples of operating from more than one grid locator simultaneously. VUCC rule 4(f) explains how to document operating from more than one location, again giving examples of the two most-common ways this would happen (two or four grids). The GPS would need to have a display with 90 degrees North or South to establish a location at either pole. Otherwise, the operator would have to provide ARRL with other documentation that is sufficient to show the station was at the North or South Pole. Documentation other than GPS might require a change in the VUCC rules, in that case. Logbook of the World, on the other hand, would be trickier. LOTW is configured to accept up to 4 grid locators for an individual station location. An operator could attempt to define a series of station locations, covering 4 grids at a time, that will cover all of the grids at either pole. Multiple QSOs are currently required in LOTW for those operating at a US county or state boundary, a Canadian provincial boundary, or any international boundary. LOTW only allows for 1 DXCC entity, one US county and state, or one Canadian province per station location. I know this from my 2010 operation at the Peace Arch on the Canada/USA border between Seattle and Vancouver, operating from a few US state lines, and a few county lines over the past few years. Then again, using a QSL card that lists all of the grids covered at the North or South Pole may be easier than trying to make all of the station locations and QSOs to satisfy LOTW. Add in some photos of a GPS receiver on the QSL card, to help anyone who sees the QSL card know where the station was located. :-) 73! Patrick WD9EWK/VA7EWK http://www.wd9ewk.net/ Twitter: @WD9EWK On Mon, Jul 25, 2016 at 5:48 PM, Peter Laws wrote: > > As fun as that would be, VUCC rules only allow for contacts from > within a single grid, from the line between two grids, or from the > corner of 4 grids. > > You could always petition the ARRL to change the rules, though. > > From normanlizeth at gmail.com Mon Jul 25 18:34:32 2016 From: normanlizeth at gmail.com (Norm n3ykf) Date: Mon, 25 Jul 2016 14:34:32 -0400 Subject: [amsat-bb] North and South Pole Gridsquares In-Reply-To: References: <35fb48ef1bf54f5aaf7ea7f95e1b1d83@k6ccc.org> Message-ID: http://polarexplorers.com/expeditions/north-pole/north-pole-flights 16900 Euros. Layover at pole possible. Who is up for a vacation? Pack your cold wx gear. By the web page description, it's a much visited place. On Mon, Jul 25, 2016 at 2:23 PM, Patrick STODDARD (WD9EWK/VA7EWK) wrote: > Peter, > > The VUCC rules are silent on the maximum number of grid locators > that can be given with a single contact. Reading over the latest > copy of the VUCC rules I could find, in a November 2014 PDF at: > > http://www.arrl.org/files/file/DXCC/VHF%20UHF%20Rules20141pdf.pdf > > section 4(e) refers to stations that claim to operate from more than > one grid locator simultaneously. There are two examples cited, > the boundary between two grid locators or a four-grid intersection, > but the VUCC rules do not state these are the only examples of > operating from more than one grid locator simultaneously. > > VUCC rule 4(f) explains how to document operating from more than > one location, again giving examples of the two most-common ways > this would happen (two or four grids). The GPS would need to have > a display with 90 degrees North or South to establish a location > at either pole. Otherwise, the operator would have to provide > ARRL with other documentation that is sufficient to show the > station was at the North or South Pole. Documentation other than > GPS might require a change in the VUCC rules, in that case. > > Logbook of the World, on the other hand, would be trickier. LOTW > is configured to accept up to 4 grid locators for an individual > station location. An operator could attempt to define a series of > station locations, covering 4 grids at a time, that will cover all > of the grids at either pole. Multiple QSOs are currently required > in LOTW for those operating at a US county or state boundary, > a Canadian provincial boundary, or any international boundary. > LOTW only allows for 1 DXCC entity, one US county and state, or one > Canadian province per station location. I know this from my 2010 > operation at the Peace Arch on the Canada/USA border between > Seattle and Vancouver, operating from a few US state lines, and > a few county lines over the past few years. > > Then again, using a QSL card that lists all of the grids covered at > the North or South Pole may be easier than trying to make all of > the station locations and QSOs to satisfy LOTW. Add in some > photos of a GPS receiver on the QSL card, to help anyone who sees > the QSL card know where the station was located. :-) > > 73! > > > > > Patrick WD9EWK/VA7EWK > http://www.wd9ewk.net/ > Twitter: @WD9EWK > > > > > On Mon, Jul 25, 2016 at 5:48 PM, Peter Laws wrote: > >> >> As fun as that would be, VUCC rules only allow for contacts from >> within a single grid, from the line between two grids, or from the >> corner of 4 grids. >> >> You could always petition the ARRL to change the rules, though. >> >> > _______________________________________________ > 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 Mon Jul 25 18:37:20 2016 From: wa4sca at gmail.com (Alan) Date: Mon, 25 Jul 2016 13:37:20 -0500 Subject: [amsat-bb] RadFxSat Testing Message-ID: <000001d1e6a3$940f8d80$bc2ea880$@GMAIL.COM> If you are interesting in seeing RadFxSat (Fox-1B) being put through its paces, take a look at the live streaming here: https://www.youtube.com/c/n0jy/live 73s, Alan WA4SCA ----------------------------------- Keep Calm and Carry On From amsat-bb at wd9ewk.net Mon Jul 25 18:57:39 2016 From: amsat-bb at wd9ewk.net (Patrick STODDARD (WD9EWK/VA7EWK)) Date: Mon, 25 Jul 2016 18:57:39 +0000 Subject: [amsat-bb] FO-29 QRM In-Reply-To: <04940daf-bcf0-d44b-0666-16e967c0444d@vt.edu> References: <091901d1e5c8$c84303b0$58c90b10$@com> <1647394320.4578161.1469383339209.JavaMail.yahoo@mail.yahoo.com> <1122997064.4687854.1469410491475.JavaMail.yahoo@mail.yahoo.com> <04940daf-bcf0-d44b-0666-16e967c0444d@vt.edu> Message-ID: Zach, The IARU Monitoring System: http://www.iaru.org/monitoring-system.html has been called upon to help with interference to our satellites in the past. Instances of interference to AO-27 over North America in the late 1990s and early 2000s came many times from Mexico. For those instances, it took complaints by hams to the FMRE (Mexico's IARU society), the Mexican regulator at the time (COFETEL), and the IARU Monitoring System to finally get the offenders moved off the AO-27 uplink. One mention of this was in the AMSAT-BB archives from 2000: http://www.amsat.org/amsat/archive/amsat-bb/200011/msg00376.html Just be realistic about how quickly the relevant authorities react to complaints. It certainly didn't happen overnight down in Mexico many years ago. 73! Patrick WD9EWK/VA7EWK http://www.wd9ewk.net/ Twitter: @WD9EWK On Mon, Jul 25, 2016 at 6:17 PM, Zach Leffke wrote: > > ?? > > > My question for the group is this: Would a database of these interference > events be something worth taking to say the IARU? If we keep this project > going and a few other things we are working on come together, it is my > longer term goal is to take frequent recordings of these events and build > up a database with records of who was transmitting, what language, what > frequency, what mode, and what country (maybe even city?) they were > transmitting from. After we build up a good data set, we could then go to > the legal bodies in those countries (or the IARU?) and hopefully have them > lean on the illegal ops to cease transmission or at least change frequency > out of the satellite bands. > > I won't hold my breath about the various bureaucracies of the world > actually taking action against the illegal transmitters, but it couldn't > hurt to try right? And it would be good to at least document the prolific > nature of the problem. For the mean time though, its an interesting > phenomenon and makes for a potentially good class project. > > > -Zach, KJ4QLP > . > From framirezferrer at gmail.com Mon Jul 25 19:22:52 2016 From: framirezferrer at gmail.com (Fernando Ramirez) Date: Mon, 25 Jul 2016 12:22:52 -0700 Subject: [amsat-bb] FO-29 QRM In-Reply-To: References: <091901d1e5c8$c84303b0$58c90b10$@com> <1647394320.4578161.1469383339209.JavaMail.yahoo@mail.yahoo.com> <1122997064.4687854.1469410491475.JavaMail.yahoo@mail.yahoo.com> <04940daf-bcf0-d44b-0666-16e967c0444d@vt.edu> Message-ID: I was able to get in touch with KM4MDF. He wasn't aware that his QSO with HI3EAS was going through FO-29. He was talking over the HI3JMN-R Echolink conference, a series of interconnected repeaters in the Dominican Republic. Mr. Garcia offered his help in finding out if any of the components of that network is transmitting on the satellite sub band. 73 Fernando, NP4JV On Jul 25, 2016 11:58 AM, "Patrick STODDARD (WD9EWK/VA7EWK)" < amsat-bb at wd9ewk.net> wrote: > Zach, > > The IARU Monitoring System: > > http://www.iaru.org/monitoring-system.html > > has been called upon to help with interference to our satellites > in the past. Instances of interference to AO-27 over North America > in the late 1990s and early 2000s came many times from Mexico. > For those instances, it took complaints by hams to the FMRE > (Mexico's IARU society), the Mexican regulator at the time > (COFETEL), > and the IARU Monitoring System to finally get the offenders > moved off the AO-27 uplink. One mention of this was in the AMSAT-BB > archives from 2000: > > http://www.amsat.org/amsat/archive/amsat-bb/200011/msg00376.html > > Just be realistic about how quickly the relevant authorities react > to complaints. It certainly didn't happen overnight down in Mexico > many years ago. > > 73! > > > > > Patrick WD9EWK/VA7EWK > http://www.wd9ewk.net/ > Twitter: @WD9EWK > > > > > On Mon, Jul 25, 2016 at 6:17 PM, Zach Leffke wrote: > > > > > ?? > > > > > > My question for the group is this: Would a database of these > interference > > events be something worth taking to say the IARU? If we keep this > project > > going and a few other things we are working on come together, it is my > > longer term goal is to take frequent recordings of these events and build > > up a database with records of who was transmitting, what language, what > > frequency, what mode, and what country (maybe even city?) they were > > transmitting from. After we build up a good data set, we could then go to > > the legal bodies in those countries (or the IARU?) and hopefully have > them > > lean on the illegal ops to cease transmission or at least change > frequency > > out of the satellite bands. > > > > I won't hold my breath about the various bureaucracies of the world > > actually taking action against the illegal transmitters, but it couldn't > > hurt to try right? And it would be good to at least document the > prolific > > nature of the problem. For the mean time though, its an interesting > > phenomenon and makes for a potentially good class project. > > > > > > -Zach, KJ4QLP > > . > > > _______________________________________________ > 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 johnki4ro at gmail.com Mon Jul 25 19:42:39 2016 From: johnki4ro at gmail.com (John KI4RO) Date: Mon, 25 Jul 2016 15:42:39 -0400 Subject: [amsat-bb] VE6AO Message-ID: In response to my query about the QSO I had with these folks I received the following response and thought others could benefit from Jack's response: "Hi John, I help the club with LOTW uploads. The SAT project is under development, right now contacts need to be extracted by the operator, emailed and then uploaded manually. The next time Bill or one of us drops by club it should be done. In the future we may sync the databases so SAT contacts would be included with our regular HF uploads. Thanks for your patience. 73 Jack VE6CCM ?" ? 73 John KI4RO From k8bl at ameritech.net Mon Jul 25 19:50:27 2016 From: k8bl at ameritech.net (R.T.Liddy) Date: Mon, 25 Jul 2016 19:50:27 +0000 (UTC) Subject: [amsat-bb] FO-29 QRM In-Reply-To: <04940daf-bcf0-d44b-0666-16e967c0444d@vt.edu> References: <091901d1e5c8$c84303b0$58c90b10$@com> <1647394320.4578161.1469383339209.JavaMail.yahoo@mail.yahoo.com> <1122997064.4687854.1469410491475.JavaMail.yahoo@mail.yahoo.com> <04940daf-bcf0-d44b-0666-16e967c0444d@vt.edu> Message-ID: <1906516533.5474273.1469476227182.JavaMail.yahoo@mail.yahoo.com> I meant KM4MDF which I wrote down correctly. But, when I typedit, the Call came out KD4MDF!!!! ?DUH!!! ?Senior Moment. ?;o)SRI/73, ? ?Bob ?K8BL Fernando NP4JV ?--> ?Nice job tracking down & informing the offender! >? ? ? ? From: R.T.Liddy >? To: AMSAT BB >? Sent: Sunday, July 24, 2016 2:02 PM >? Subject: Re: [amsat-bb] FO-29 QRM >? ? > Drew, > The Spanish-speaker's Call sounds like KD4MDF after listeningto it multiple times.? Kilo-Delta-Cuatro-Mike-Delta-Fauxtrot He slurs the last letter. That listing is from Orlando, FL.? Heprobably doesn't realize that he's on a SAT uplink freq. > The foul-mouthed Anglo guy sounds like a Trucker in motion. > GL/73,? ? Bob? K8BL > >? ? ? ? From: Andrew Glasbrenner >? To: amsat-bb at amsat.org >? Sent: Sunday, July 24, 2016 12:31 PM >? Subject: [amsat-bb] FO-29 QRM >? ? > Just now on FO-29, I observed and recorded part of some strong FM QRM. These > signals corresponded to an uplink of 145.900, and were from at least two > sources, as there was a Spanish language QSO (of which I caught one US > callsign), and a possibly non-amateur QSO in English with a northeastern > accent and foul language. One or more of these may be originating from an > Echolink node or similar gateway outside of the identifying station's > control. I want to put this recording out there for anyone who might know or > recognize the stations, and anyone that may hear something I didn't. The > recording ends at about 16:08:15Z today. > >? > > https://www.dropbox.com/s/64571tcoj0y3o2e/FO-29%20QRM%2024JUL16%20ending%201 > 6-08-15.mp3?dl=0 > >? > > 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://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 _______________________________________________ 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 k8bl at ameritech.net Mon Jul 25 20:41:12 2016 From: k8bl at ameritech.net (R.T.Liddy) Date: Mon, 25 Jul 2016 20:41:12 +0000 (UTC) Subject: [amsat-bb] SatPC32 Problem In-Reply-To: <265a8805-566e-4c27-a335-37ef4de551e9@t-online.de> References: <2035583133.5331175.1469465481741.JavaMail.yahoo.ref@mail.yahoo.com> <2035583133.5331175.1469465481741.JavaMail.yahoo@mail.yahoo.com> <265a8805-566e-4c27-a335-37ef4de551e9@t-online.de> Message-ID: <479079659.5278324.1469479272934.JavaMail.yahoo@mail.yahoo.com> Erich, OK!!! ?I reloaded it into a clean folder exactly as youinstructed and I no longer get that error on startup. Now, I need to go back to my desktop and try to findmy Registration Code. ?HIHI 73 und Vielen Dank mein Freund! ? Bob ?K8BL From: Erich Eichmann To: R.T.Liddy Sent: Monday, July 25, 2016 3:21 PM Subject: Re: [amsat-bb] SatPC32 Problem Bob, I don't know why you get that error message. It is the first time I hear about it. Normally SatPC32 runs flawlessly under Windows 7, 32- and 64-bit. The SatPC32 program folder (usually on 64-bit Windows: C:\Program Files(x86)\SatPC32) contains some other program files: SatPC32ISS, Wisat32, WinAOS, WinListen etc. You can start them from Windows - Start - All Programs - SatPC32 or? in the program folder using the Windows File Manager. Do these programs work? At present I suggest you uninstall SatPC32 and make a complete clean re-installation. (The program folder and the SatPC32 data folder must be completely empty). Open the downloaded ZIP? file and in the Winzip window click "Extract" and "all" and unzip the file into an empty folder on you HD. Then RIGHT click on the setup file in that folder and from the list that opens choose "Run as administrator". When the installation is complete start the program to see whether it works better. If yes configure the program step by step for your equipment. When you have a working setup run the tool "DataBackup" (SatPC32 menu "Programs") to save your settings. Then you can easily restore a working setup when later problems occur. I hope you get it working. 73s, Erich, DK1TB Am 25.07.2016 um 18:51 schrieb R.T.Liddy: > AMSAT'ers, > I loaded SatPC32 onto a new laptop I plan to use on upcomingGrid Expeditions from the website. However, I get an errormessage when I try to run it. (Windows 7 on Lenovo Thinkpad) > Runtime error 217 > When I Google that message, all I get are links to programs thatwant to sell me software to scan my computer to fix it. > Any clues on how to fix this problem? > TNX/73,? ? ? Bob? K8BL? (AMSAT #6593 since 1979) > _______________________________________________ > 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 k8bl at ameritech.net Mon Jul 25 20:44:13 2016 From: k8bl at ameritech.net (R.T.Liddy) Date: Mon, 25 Jul 2016 20:44:13 +0000 (UTC) Subject: [amsat-bb] North and South Pole Gridsquares In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: <200500316.5252961.1469479453144.JavaMail.yahoo@mail.yahoo.com> What fun THAT would be to enter into LoTW!!!!? - ?Bob ?K8BL From: Paul Stoetzer To: Chris Wilford Cc: AMSAT BB Sent: Monday, July 25, 2016 1:09 PM Subject: Re: [amsat-bb] North and South Pole Gridsquares You are absolutely correct! 73, Paul, N8HM On Monday, July 25, 2016, Chris Wilford wrote: > To the gridsquare chasers out there, I have a question regarding the poles. > > If a Ham was to transmit from the North pole what grids would he/she be > activating? > > I've heard that RR could be the poles grid, but wouldn't the longitudinal > intersection of all 18 North grids from AR - RR converge at the pole? > > That would give you 180 grids for one contact! > > Chris VE7CEW > _______________________________________________ > 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 normanlizeth at gmail.com Mon Jul 25 20:50:39 2016 From: normanlizeth at gmail.com (Norm n3ykf) Date: Mon, 25 Jul 2016 16:50:39 -0400 Subject: [amsat-bb] North and South Pole Gridsquares In-Reply-To: <200500316.5252961.1469479453144.JavaMail.yahoo@mail.yahoo.com> References: <200500316.5252961.1469479453144.JavaMail.yahoo@mail.yahoo.com> Message-ID: http://polarexplorers.com/expeditions/north-pole/north-pole-flights 16900 Euros. Layover at pole possible. Who is up for a vacation? Pack your cold wx gear. By the web page description, it's a much visited place. I'd opt to ski in and fly out. Any takers? On Mon, Jul 25, 2016 at 4:44 PM, R.T.Liddy wrote: > What fun THAT would be to enter into LoTW!!!! - Bob K8BL > > From: Paul Stoetzer > To: Chris Wilford > Cc: AMSAT BB > Sent: Monday, July 25, 2016 1:09 PM > Subject: Re: [amsat-bb] North and South Pole Gridsquares > > You are absolutely correct! > > 73, > > Paul, N8HM > > On Monday, July 25, 2016, Chris Wilford wrote: > >> To the gridsquare chasers out there, I have a question regarding the poles. >> >> If a Ham was to transmit from the North pole what grids would he/she be >> activating? >> >> I've heard that RR could be the poles grid, but wouldn't the longitudinal >> intersection of all 18 North grids from AR - RR converge at the pole? >> >> That would give you 180 grids for one contact! >> >> Chris VE7CEW >> _______________________________________________ >> 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 n4csitwo at bellsouth.net Tue Jul 26 02:06:25 2016 From: n4csitwo at bellsouth.net (n4csitwo at bellsouth.net) Date: Mon, 25 Jul 2016 22:06:25 -0400 Subject: [amsat-bb] Upcoming ARISS contact with Peoria Riverfront Museum, Peoria IL Message-ID: An International Space Station school contact has been planned with participants at Peoria Riverfront Museum, Peoria IL on 27 July. The event is scheduled to begin at approximately 19:59 UTC. It is recommended that you start listening approximately 10 minutes before this time.The duration of the contact is approximately 9 minutes and 30 seconds. The contact will be a telebridge between OR4ISS and IK1SLD. The contact should be audible over Italy and adjacent areas. Interested parties are invited to listen in on the 145.80 MHz downlink. The contact is expected to be conducted in English. The Peoria Riverfront Museum focuses on interdisciplinary learning - a fusion of art, history, science and achievement designed to develop knowledge, critical thinking skills and a lifelong passion for learning. We have a state-of-the-art planetarium to teach astronomy and other science topics, and a giant screen theater that shows educational and feature films. Our mission is to inspire lifelong learning for all - connecting art, history, science and achievement through collections, exhibitions and programs. Peoria is the largest city in Central Illinois, with a population of 115,000 in the city, and about 400,000 in the greater metro area. The surrounding area is rural, with a great deal of farming communities. The questions to the astronaut will be asked by students in our "Space to Ground" club, and by museum visitors and staff. The questions labeled "Staff/Audience Member" were collected from museum visitors, but we are not sure if the person who submitted the question will be at the event, so we do not have names. Participants will ask as many of the following questions as time allows: 1. What happens when you sneeze in space? 2. What do you miss from Earth most while you are in space? 3. How do the plants grow differently in space than on Earth? 4. From space, what area on Earth looks best? 5. What do you do for fun while on the ISS? 6. Is it true that your spine grows abnormally in space? 7. Would you prefer to go on a spacewalk, or to go for a walk on Earth with gravity? 8. What is the first thing you will eat when you return to Earth? 9. What will you be doing today after you are done talking to us? 10. Which current science experiment on the ISS interests you most? 11. What is the most difficult job you do on the ISS? 12. How many sunsets do you see in a day? 13. What was the most difficult part of adjusting to weightlessness? 14. Where do you see human spaceflight in 50 years? 15. Do you have trouble running into things while moving about the ISS? PLEASE CHECK THE FOLLOWING FOR MORE INFORMATION ON ARISS UPDATES: Visit ARISS on Facebook. We can be found at Amateur Radio on the International Space Station (ARISS). To receive our Twitter updates, follow @ARISS_status Next planned event(s): TBD ABOUT ARISS Amateur Radio on the International Space Station (ARISS) is a cooperative venture of international amateur radio societies and the space agencies that support the International Space Station (ISS). In the United States, sponsors are the Radio Amateur Satellite Corporation (AMSAT), the American Radio Relay League (ARRL), and the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA). The primary goal of ARISS is to promote exploration of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) topics by organizing scheduled contacts via amateur radio between crew members aboard the ISS and students in classrooms or informal education venues. With the help of experienced amateur radio volunteers, ISS crews speak directly with large audiences in a variety of public forums. Before and during these radio contacts, students, teachers, parents, and communities learn about space, space technologies, and amateur radio. For more information, see www.ariss.org, www.amsat.org, and www.arrl.org. Thank you & 73, David - AA4KN --- This email has been checked for viruses by Avast antivirus software. https://www.avast.com/antivirus From mr.soup12 at gmail.com Tue Jul 26 04:15:56 2016 From: mr.soup12 at gmail.com (Oliver Krystal) Date: Mon, 25 Jul 2016 23:15:56 -0500 Subject: [amsat-bb] AO-85 Orbit 2901 Message-ID: Hi there, KD9CFO here and I'll be attempting to work the upcoming AO-85 pass from EN51 at 4:41UTC. Apologies in advance if I step on anyone and/or can't make it back. This will be my first AO-85 pass to try to work. 73 KD9CFO From AJ9N at aol.com Tue Jul 26 06:40:05 2016 From: AJ9N at aol.com (AJ9N at aol.com) Date: Tue, 26 Jul 2016 02:40:05 -0400 Subject: [amsat-bb] Upcoming ARISS Contact Schedule as of 2016-07-26 06:30 UTC Message-ID: <3e25a4.1ed8135a.44c85fc5@aol.com> Upcoming ARISS Contact Schedule as of 2016-07-26 06:30 UTC Quick list of scheduled contacts and events: Ufa, Russia, direct via TBD The ISS callsign is presently scheduled to be RS?ISS The scheduled astronaut is Oleg Skripochka RN3FU Contact is a go for Sat 2016-07-23 18:50 UTC ESA Space Camp 2016, Lenk, Switzerland, telebridge via W6SRJ The ISS callsign is presently scheduled to be NA1SS The scheduled astronaut is Takuya Onishi KF5LKS Contact was successful: Mon 2016-07-25 12:46:35 UTC 49 deg (***) Peoria Riverfront Museum, Peoria IL, telebridge via IK1SLD The ISS callsign is presently scheduled to be OR4ISS The scheduled astronaut is Jeff Williams KD5TVQ Contact is a go for: Wed 2016-07-27 19:59:27 UTC 36 deg **************************************************************************** ** ARISS is always glad to receive listener reports for the above contacts. ARISS thanks everyone in advance for their assistance. Feel free to send your reports to aj9n at amsat.org or aj9n at aol.com. Listen for the ISS on the downlink of 145.8? MHz. **************************************************************************** *** All ARISS contacts are made via the Ericsson radio unless otherwise noted. **************************************************************************** *** Several of you have sent me emails asking about the RAC ARISS website and not being able to get in. That has now been changed to http://www.ariss.org/ Note that there are links to other ARISS websites from this site. **************************************************************************** Looking for something new to do? How about receiving DATV from the ISS? If interested, then please go to the ARISS-EU website for complete details. Look for the buttons indicating Ham Video. http://www.ariss-eu.org/ If you need some assistance, ARISS mentor Kerry N6IZW, might be able to provide some insight. Contact Kerry at kbanke at sbcglobal.net **************************************************************************** ARISS congratulations the following mentors who have now mentored over 100 schools: Gaston ON4WF with 121 Satoshi 7M3TJZ with 119 Francesco IK?WGF with 117 (***) **************************************************************************** The webpages listed below were all reviewed for accuracy. Out of date webpages were removed and new ones have been added. If there are additional ARISS websites I need to know about, please let me know. Note, all times are approximate. It is recommended that you do your own orbital prediction or start listening about 10 minutes before the listed time. All dates and times listed follow International Standard ISO 8601 date and time format YYYY-MM-DD HH:MM:SS The complete schedule page has been updated as of 2016-07-26 06:30 UTC. (***) Here you will find a listing of all scheduled school contacts, and questions, other ISS related websites, IRLP and Echolink websites, and instructions for any contact that may be streamed live. http://www.amsat.org/amsat/ariss/news/arissnews.rtf Total number of ARISS ISS to earth school events is 1072. (***) Each school counts as 1 event. Total number of ARISS ISS to earth school contacts is 1037. (***) Each contact may have multiple schools sharing the same time slot. Total number of ARISS supported terrestrial contacts is 47. A complete year by year breakdown of the contacts may be found in the file. http://www.amsat.org/amsat/ariss/news/arissnews.rtf Please feel free to contact me if more detailed statistics are needed. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ The following US states and entities have never had an ARISS contact: Arkansas, Delaware, South Dakota, Wyoming, American Samoa, Guam, Northern Marianas Islands, and the Virgin Islands. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ QSL information may be found at: http://www.ariss.org/qsl-cards.html ISS callsigns: DP?ISS, IR?ISS, NA1SS, OR4ISS, RS?ISS **************************************************************************** The successful school list has been updated as of 2016-07-26 06:30 UTC. http://www.amsat.org/amsat/ariss/news/Successful_ARISS_schools.rtf Frequency chart for packet, voice, and crossband repeater modes showing Doppler correction as of 2005-07-29 04:00 UTC http://www.amsat.org/amsat/ariss/news/ISS_frequencies_and_Doppler_correction .rtf Listing of ARISS related magazine articles as of 2006-07-10 03:30 UTC. http://www.amsat.org/amsat/ariss/news/ARISS_magazine_articles.rtf Check out the Zoho reports of the ARISS contacts https://reports.zoho.com/ZDBDataSheetView.cc?DBID=412218000000020415 **************************************************************************** Exp. 47 on orbit Jeff Williams KD5TVQ Oleg Skripochka RN3FU Aleksey Ovchinin Exp. 48 on orbit Anatoly Ivanishin Kate Rubins KG5FYJ Takuya Onishi KF5LKS **************************************************************************** 73, Charlie Sufana AJ9N One of the ARISS operation team mentors From wouterweg at gmail.com Tue Jul 26 15:31:55 2016 From: wouterweg at gmail.com (Wouter Weggelaar) Date: Tue, 26 Jul 2016 17:31:55 +0200 Subject: [amsat-bb] North and South Pole Gridsquares In-Reply-To: References: <200500316.5252961.1469479453144.JavaMail.yahoo@mail.yahoo.com> Message-ID: I actually know multiple people that are going to the poles, none of them HAMs though.... Well, I can dream...;) Wouter On Mon, Jul 25, 2016 at 10:50 PM, Norm n3ykf wrote: > http://polarexplorers.com/expeditions/north-pole/north-pole-flights > > 16900 Euros. Layover at pole possible. Who is up for a vacation? Pack > your cold wx gear. > > By the web page description, it's a much visited place. > > I'd opt to ski in and fly out. Any takers? > > On Mon, Jul 25, 2016 at 4:44 PM, R.T.Liddy wrote: >> What fun THAT would be to enter into LoTW!!!! - Bob K8BL >> >> From: Paul Stoetzer >> To: Chris Wilford >> Cc: AMSAT BB >> Sent: Monday, July 25, 2016 1:09 PM >> Subject: Re: [amsat-bb] North and South Pole Gridsquares >> >> You are absolutely correct! >> >> 73, >> >> Paul, N8HM >> >> On Monday, July 25, 2016, Chris Wilford wrote: >> >>> To the gridsquare chasers out there, I have a question regarding the poles. >>> >>> If a Ham was to transmit from the North pole what grids would he/she be >>> activating? >>> >>> I've heard that RR could be the poles grid, but wouldn't the longitudinal >>> intersection of all 18 North grids from AR - RR converge at the pole? >>> >>> That would give you 180 grids for one contact! >>> >>> Chris VE7CEW >>> _______________________________________________ >>> 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 > _______________________________________________ > 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 plaws0 at gmail.com Tue Jul 26 15:55:07 2016 From: plaws0 at gmail.com (Peter Laws) Date: Tue, 26 Jul 2016 10:55:07 -0500 Subject: [amsat-bb] North and South Pole Gridsquares In-Reply-To: References: <200500316.5252961.1469479453144.JavaMail.yahoo@mail.yahoo.com> Message-ID: On Tue, Jul 26, 2016 at 10:31 AM, Wouter Weggelaar wrote: > I actually know multiple people that are going to the poles, none of > them HAMs though.... > Well, I can dream...;) Do they have US mailing addresses? They could have their FCC license inside two weeks, then spend $300 on an Arrow and an HT or two ... -- Peter Laws | N5UWY | plaws plaws net | Travel by Train! From k8bl at ameritech.net Tue Jul 26 17:13:45 2016 From: k8bl at ameritech.net (R.T.Liddy) Date: Tue, 26 Jul 2016 17:13:45 +0000 (UTC) Subject: [amsat-bb] North and South Pole Gridsquares In-Reply-To: References: <200500316.5252961.1469479453144.JavaMail.yahoo@mail.yahoo.com> Message-ID: <380303658.5860680.1469553225909.JavaMail.yahoo@mail.yahoo.com> Unfortunately, with our LEO's, not too many folks? would share the footprints from the Poles.? de ?Bob ?K8BL From: Peter Laws To: AMSAT BB Sent: Tuesday, July 26, 2016 11:55 AM Subject: Re: [amsat-bb] North and South Pole Gridsquares On Tue, Jul 26, 2016 at 10:31 AM, Wouter Weggelaar wrote: > I actually know multiple people that are going to the poles, none of > them HAMs though.... > Well, I can dream...;) Do they have US mailing addresses?? They could have their FCC license inside two weeks, then spend $300 on an Arrow and an HT or two ... -- Peter Laws | N5UWY | plaws plaws net | Travel by Train! _______________________________________________ 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 bryan at kl7cn.net Tue Jul 26 17:30:28 2016 From: bryan at kl7cn.net (Bryan KL7CN) Date: Tue, 26 Jul 2016 10:30:28 -0700 Subject: [amsat-bb] North and South Pole Gridsquares In-Reply-To: <380303658.5860680.1469553225909.JavaMail.yahoo@mail.yahoo.com> References: <200500316.5252961.1469479453144.JavaMail.yahoo@mail.yahoo.com> <380303658.5860680.1469553225909.JavaMail.yahoo@mail.yahoo.com> Message-ID: <5D68C6CF-9A6C-4DF1-AA23-17F8A72D6CDD@kl7cn.net> But all the KL7s are laughing at you... -- bag Bryan KL7CN/W6 bryan at kl7cn.net CM98, usually On Jul 26, 2016, at 10:13, R.T.Liddy wrote: Unfortunately, with our LEO's, not too many folks would share the footprints from the Poles. de Bob K8BL From: Peter Laws To: AMSAT BB Sent: Tuesday, July 26, 2016 11:55 AM Subject: Re: [amsat-bb] North and South Pole Gridsquares On Tue, Jul 26, 2016 at 10:31 AM, Wouter Weggelaar wrote: > I actually know multiple people that are going to the poles, none of > them HAMs though.... > Well, I can dream...;) Do they have US mailing addresses? They could have their FCC license inside two weeks, then spend $300 on an Arrow and an HT or two ... -- Peter Laws | N5UWY | plaws plaws net | Travel by Train! _______________________________________________ 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 rhyolite at leikhim.com Tue Jul 26 17:47:15 2016 From: rhyolite at leikhim.com (Joe Leikhim) Date: Tue, 26 Jul 2016 13:47:15 -0400 Subject: [amsat-bb] FO-29 QRM Message-ID: <87c3b427-77e7-c8be-2145-2699f4432b4d@leikhim.com> Don't know if this helps, but.... Search the XML listing below for 145.900 and you will find several stations using 145.900 at two locations DW8BRQ-L[offline]4701638.567330123.368000145.900012020NOn @0128 DW8BRQ07/10/2016 01:28Dipolog City DX8FAR-RFare 8 Dipolog City6519018.567330123.368000145.900012020NOn @0124 DW8BRQ07/10/2016 01:24Fare 8 Dipolog City LU1OLP-L[offline]403572-24.983300-65.683300145.900041060NOn @145507/24/2016 14:55Ciudad de Salta https://www.google.com/#q=HI3JMN-r+145.900 http://www.echolink.org/node_location.xml -- Joe Leikhim Leikhim and Associates Communications Consultants Oviedo, Florida JLeikhim at Leikhim.com 407-982-0446 WWW.LEIKHIM.COM From rsoifer1 at aol.com Tue Jul 26 17:54:26 2016 From: rsoifer1 at aol.com (rsoifer1 at aol.com) Date: Tue, 26 Jul 2016 13:54:26 -0400 Subject: [amsat-bb] FO-29 QRM Message-ID: <1562857ee6a-58aa-107a3@webprd-a95.mail.aol.com> Patrick is right. The IARU Monitoring System does handle interference with satellites as well as on the HF bands. IARU MS in all three regions have signed on to this. In IARU Region 2, this was incorporated into the IARU MS mission through a Recommendation adopted at the 1998 R2 Conference, in which I participated. I should mention, however, that the purpose of IARU MS is to deal with non-amateur interference in the amateur bands (i.e., "intruders") rather than interference from one amateur operation to another. Amateur-to-amateur interference, e.g., terrestrial FM operations in the 145.8-1 46.0 MHz satellite segment, or interference to terrestrial operations from satellites operating outside of the satellite segments, can be dealt with by the relevant IARU Member Societies, as well as direct amateur-to-amateur contact as in the current case of interference to FO-29. The Mexican interference to AO-27 which Patrick mentioned came from non-amateur operations. LMRE was very helpful in resolving it. 73 Ray W2RS IARU Satellite Advisory Panel From RSoifer1 at aol.com Tue Jul 26 18:57:25 2016 From: RSoifer1 at aol.com (RSoifer1 at aol.com) Date: Tue, 26 Jul 2016 14:57:25 -0400 Subject: [amsat-bb] W5BL (ex KO5I) SK Message-ID: <407bee.ce3e1c7.44c90c95@aol.com> Yes, Doug was one of the best. He served AMSAT as past President and Chairman of the Board, and made many friends as well as accomplishing much. R.I.P. Ray W2RS From tosca005 at umn.edu Wed Jul 27 00:35:33 2016 From: tosca005 at umn.edu (John Toscano) Date: Tue, 26 Jul 2016 19:35:33 -0500 Subject: [amsat-bb] North and South Pole Gridsquares In-Reply-To: References: <35fb48ef1bf54f5aaf7ea7f95e1b1d83@k6ccc.org> Message-ID: Well, according to that web page, "The duration of our visit is largely determined by weather conditions and will likely last between 45 minutes to 2 hours." So you would have to be very lucky to get a satellite pass in range so that you could have a QSO while there. Of course, there would likely be plenty of aurora activity, so you might manage an aurora scatter contact on 6 or 2 meters without a satellite. That company does offer an overnight stay option, but NOT at the North Pole, but at the "base camp" a short helicopter ride away. But a contact from there would not do the job. Your GPS needs to read 90.0000 degrees of latitude. I wonder what longitude reading you would get? On Mon, Jul 25, 2016 at 1:34 PM, Norm n3ykf wrote: > http://polarexplorers.com/expeditions/north-pole/north-pole-flights > > 16900 Euros. Layover at pole possible. Who is up for a vacation? Pack > your cold wx gear. > > By the web page description, it's a much visited place. > > On Mon, Jul 25, 2016 at 2:23 PM, Patrick STODDARD (WD9EWK/VA7EWK) > wrote: > > Peter, > > > > The VUCC rules are silent on the maximum number of grid locators > > that can be given with a single contact. Reading over the latest > > copy of the VUCC rules I could find, in a November 2014 PDF at: > > > > http://www.arrl.org/files/file/DXCC/VHF%20UHF%20Rules20141pdf.pdf > > > > section 4(e) refers to stations that claim to operate from more than > > one grid locator simultaneously. There are two examples cited, > > the boundary between two grid locators or a four-grid intersection, > > but the VUCC rules do not state these are the only examples of > > operating from more than one grid locator simultaneously. > > > > VUCC rule 4(f) explains how to document operating from more than > > one location, again giving examples of the two most-common ways > > this would happen (two or four grids). The GPS would need to have > > a display with 90 degrees North or South to establish a location > > at either pole. Otherwise, the operator would have to provide > > ARRL with other documentation that is sufficient to show the > > station was at the North or South Pole. Documentation other than > > GPS might require a change in the VUCC rules, in that case. > > > > Logbook of the World, on the other hand, would be trickier. LOTW > > is configured to accept up to 4 grid locators for an individual > > station location. An operator could attempt to define a series of > > station locations, covering 4 grids at a time, that will cover all > > of the grids at either pole. Multiple QSOs are currently required > > in LOTW for those operating at a US county or state boundary, > > a Canadian provincial boundary, or any international boundary. > > LOTW only allows for 1 DXCC entity, one US county and state, or one > > Canadian province per station location. I know this from my 2010 > > operation at the Peace Arch on the Canada/USA border between > > Seattle and Vancouver, operating from a few US state lines, and > > a few county lines over the past few years. > > > > Then again, using a QSL card that lists all of the grids covered at > > the North or South Pole may be easier than trying to make all of > > the station locations and QSOs to satisfy LOTW. Add in some > > photos of a GPS receiver on the QSL card, to help anyone who sees > > the QSL card know where the station was located. :-) > > > > 73! > > > > > > > > > > Patrick WD9EWK/VA7EWK > > http://www.wd9ewk.net/ > > Twitter: @WD9EWK > > > > > > > > > > On Mon, Jul 25, 2016 at 5:48 PM, Peter Laws wrote: > > > >> > >> As fun as that would be, VUCC rules only allow for contacts from > >> within a single grid, from the line between two grids, or from the > >> corner of 4 grids. > >> > >> You could always petition the ARRL to change the rules, though. > >> > >> > > _______________________________________________ > > 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 normanlizeth at gmail.com Wed Jul 27 00:50:03 2016 From: normanlizeth at gmail.com (Norm n3ykf) Date: Tue, 26 Jul 2016 20:50:03 -0400 Subject: [amsat-bb] North and South Pole Gridsquares In-Reply-To: References: <35fb48ef1bf54f5aaf7ea7f95e1b1d83@k6ccc.org> Message-ID: There is a provision for "overnight" at the pole via flight in. Other packages are ski or dogsled in, out via helicopter. Guides, Sherpas and champagne included. Skiing in provides the most flexibility. Some periods of wx up there are quite predictable and will support human life. Not sure where they'd drop a party to start. Today the extreme has become mundane. Help is an phone call away from anywhere on the planet. On Tue, Jul 26, 2016 at 8:35 PM, John Toscano wrote: > Well, according to that web page, "The duration of our visit is largely > determined by weather conditions and will likely last between 45 minutes to > 2 hours." So you would have to be very lucky to get a satellite pass in > range so that you could have a QSO while there. Of course, there would > likely be plenty of aurora activity, so you might manage an aurora scatter > contact on 6 or 2 meters without a satellite. That company does offer an > overnight stay option, but NOT at the North Pole, but at the "base camp" a > short helicopter ride away. But a contact from there would not do the job. > Your GPS needs to read 90.0000 degrees of latitude. I wonder what longitude > reading you would get? > > On Mon, Jul 25, 2016 at 1:34 PM, Norm n3ykf wrote: >> >> http://polarexplorers.com/expeditions/north-pole/north-pole-flights >> >> 16900 Euros. Layover at pole possible. Who is up for a vacation? Pack >> your cold wx gear. >> >> By the web page description, it's a much visited place. >> >> On Mon, Jul 25, 2016 at 2:23 PM, Patrick STODDARD (WD9EWK/VA7EWK) >> wrote: >> > Peter, >> > >> > The VUCC rules are silent on the maximum number of grid locators >> > that can be given with a single contact. Reading over the latest >> > copy of the VUCC rules I could find, in a November 2014 PDF at: >> > >> > http://www.arrl.org/files/file/DXCC/VHF%20UHF%20Rules20141pdf.pdf >> > >> > section 4(e) refers to stations that claim to operate from more than >> > one grid locator simultaneously. There are two examples cited, >> > the boundary between two grid locators or a four-grid intersection, >> > but the VUCC rules do not state these are the only examples of >> > operating from more than one grid locator simultaneously. >> > >> > VUCC rule 4(f) explains how to document operating from more than >> > one location, again giving examples of the two most-common ways >> > this would happen (two or four grids). The GPS would need to have >> > a display with 90 degrees North or South to establish a location >> > at either pole. Otherwise, the operator would have to provide >> > ARRL with other documentation that is sufficient to show the >> > station was at the North or South Pole. Documentation other than >> > GPS might require a change in the VUCC rules, in that case. >> > >> > Logbook of the World, on the other hand, would be trickier. LOTW >> > is configured to accept up to 4 grid locators for an individual >> > station location. An operator could attempt to define a series of >> > station locations, covering 4 grids at a time, that will cover all >> > of the grids at either pole. Multiple QSOs are currently required >> > in LOTW for those operating at a US county or state boundary, >> > a Canadian provincial boundary, or any international boundary. >> > LOTW only allows for 1 DXCC entity, one US county and state, or one >> > Canadian province per station location. I know this from my 2010 >> > operation at the Peace Arch on the Canada/USA border between >> > Seattle and Vancouver, operating from a few US state lines, and >> > a few county lines over the past few years. >> > >> > Then again, using a QSL card that lists all of the grids covered at >> > the North or South Pole may be easier than trying to make all of >> > the station locations and QSOs to satisfy LOTW. Add in some >> > photos of a GPS receiver on the QSL card, to help anyone who sees >> > the QSL card know where the station was located. :-) >> > >> > 73! >> > >> > >> > >> > >> > Patrick WD9EWK/VA7EWK >> > http://www.wd9ewk.net/ >> > Twitter: @WD9EWK >> > >> > >> > >> > >> > On Mon, Jul 25, 2016 at 5:48 PM, Peter Laws wrote: >> > >> >> >> >> As fun as that would be, VUCC rules only allow for contacts from >> >> within a single grid, from the line between two grids, or from the >> >> corner of 4 grids. >> >> >> >> You could always petition the ARRL to change the rules, though. >> >> >> >> >> > _______________________________________________ >> > 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 AJ9N at aol.com Wed Jul 27 01:47:16 2016 From: AJ9N at aol.com (AJ9N at aol.com) Date: Tue, 26 Jul 2016 21:47:16 -0400 Subject: [amsat-bb] Upcoming ARISS Contact Schedule as of 2016-07-27 02:00 UTC Message-ID: <43c32d.dc82f61.44c96ca4@aol.com> Upcoming ARISS Contact Schedule as of 2016-07-27 02:00 UTC Quick list of scheduled contacts and events: Ufa, Russia, direct via TBD The ISS callsign is presently scheduled to be RS?ISS The scheduled astronaut is Oleg Skripochka RN3FU Contact was successful Sat 2016-07-23 18:50 UTC (***) Peoria Riverfront Museum, Peoria IL, telebridge via IK1SLD The ISS callsign is presently scheduled to be OR4ISS The scheduled astronaut is Jeff Williams KD5TVQ Contact is a go for: Wed 2016-07-27 19:59:27 UTC 36 deg **************************************************************************** ** ARISS is always glad to receive listener reports for the above contacts. ARISS thanks everyone in advance for their assistance. Feel free to send your reports to aj9n at amsat.org or aj9n at aol.com. Listen for the ISS on the downlink of 145.8? MHz. **************************************************************************** *** All ARISS contacts are made via the Ericsson radio unless otherwise noted. **************************************************************************** *** Several of you have sent me emails asking about the RAC ARISS website and not being able to get in. That has now been changed to http://www.ariss.org/ Note that there are links to other ARISS websites from this site. **************************************************************************** Looking for something new to do? How about receiving DATV from the ISS? If interested, then please go to the ARISS-EU website for complete details. Look for the buttons indicating Ham Video. http://www.ariss-eu.org/ If you need some assistance, ARISS mentor Kerry N6IZW, might be able to provide some insight. Contact Kerry at kbanke at sbcglobal.net **************************************************************************** ARISS congratulations the following mentors who have now mentored over 100 schools: Gaston ON4WF with 121 Satoshi 7M3TJZ with 119 Francesco IK?WGF with 117 **************************************************************************** The webpages listed below were all reviewed for accuracy. Out of date webpages were removed and new ones have been added. If there are additional ARISS websites I need to know about, please let me know. Note, all times are approximate. It is recommended that you do your own orbital prediction or start listening about 10 minutes before the listed time. All dates and times listed follow International Standard ISO 8601 date and time format YYYY-MM-DD HH:MM:SS The complete schedule page has been updated as of 2016-07-27 02:00 UTC. (***) Here you will find a listing of all scheduled school contacts, and questions, other ISS related websites, IRLP and Echolink websites, and instructions for any contact that may be streamed live. http://www.amsat.org/amsat/ariss/news/arissnews.rtf Total number of ARISS ISS to earth school events is 1073. (***) Each school counts as 1 event. Total number of ARISS ISS to earth school contacts is 1038. (***) Each contact may have multiple schools sharing the same time slot. Total number of ARISS supported terrestrial contacts is 47. A complete year by year breakdown of the contacts may be found in the file. http://www.amsat.org/amsat/ariss/news/arissnews.rtf Please feel free to contact me if more detailed statistics are needed. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ The following US states and entities have never had an ARISS contact: Arkansas, Delaware, South Dakota, Wyoming, American Samoa, Guam, Northern Marianas Islands, and the Virgin Islands. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ QSL information may be found at: http://www.ariss.org/qsl-cards.html ISS callsigns: DP?ISS, IR?ISS, NA1SS, OR4ISS, RS?ISS **************************************************************************** The successful school list has been updated as of 2016-07-27 02:00 UTC. (***) http://www.amsat.org/amsat/ariss/news/Successful_ARISS_schools.rtf Frequency chart for packet, voice, and crossband repeater modes showing Doppler correction as of 2005-07-29 04:00 UTC http://www.amsat.org/amsat/ariss/news/ISS_frequencies_and_Doppler_correction .rtf Listing of ARISS related magazine articles as of 2006-07-10 03:30 UTC. http://www.amsat.org/amsat/ariss/news/ARISS_magazine_articles.rtf Check out the Zoho reports of the ARISS contacts https://reports.zoho.com/ZDBDataSheetView.cc?DBID=412218000000020415 **************************************************************************** Exp. 47 on orbit Jeff Williams KD5TVQ Oleg Skripochka RN3FU Aleksey Ovchinin Exp. 48 on orbit Anatoly Ivanishin Kate Rubins KG5FYJ Takuya Onishi KF5LKS **************************************************************************** 73, Charlie Sufana AJ9N One of the ARISS operation team mentors From k9jkm at comcast.net Wed Jul 27 12:38:55 2016 From: k9jkm at comcast.net (JoAnne Maenpaa) Date: Wed, 27 Jul 2016 07:38:55 -0500 Subject: [amsat-bb] ZY8D/ZY8DIG Satellite Activation from Brazil's Isla das Canarias Message-ID: <000901d1e803$d73b51f0$85b1f5d0$@net> Here is a tidbit of news from the DARC DX Newsletter, DXNL 1999 - July 27, 2016 which is more timely now rather than waiting for the weekend ANS Bulletins. RSGB IOTA Contest 2016, July 30-31 ---------------------------------- The upcoming weekend sees this year's edition of the IOTA contest, organised by the RSGB. For rules and a list of participating stations see: http://www.rsgbcc.org/hf/rules/2016/riota.shtml http://www.ng3k.com/Misc/iota2016.html The Maranhao State East group: Anselmo/PS8AB, Joao/PS8PY, Ronaldo/PS8RV, Fernando/PU8PSF and PU8RZB will activate Ilha das Canarias (DIB MA-03, WW Loc. GI97bf, SA-072) as ZY8DIG on HF, 2 meters and satellite, and use the call ZY8D during the contest. QSL for both calls via PS8RV -- 73 de JoAnne K9JKM k9jkm at amsat.org From wa4sca at gmail.com Wed Jul 27 13:10:07 2016 From: wa4sca at gmail.com (Alan) Date: Wed, 27 Jul 2016 08:10:07 -0500 Subject: [amsat-bb] Colloquium: Book now for SSTL Tour and Gala Dinner In-Reply-To: <22926728.7193717.1469440571029.JavaMail.yahoo@mail.yahoo.com> References: <22926728.7193717.1469440571029.JavaMail.yahoo.ref@mail.yahoo.com> <22926728.7193717.1469440571029.JavaMail.yahoo@mail.yahoo.com> Message-ID: <000001d1e808$32ca5bc0$985f1340$@GMAIL.COM> Will the presentations be streamed live by BATC again this year? 73s, Alan WA4SCA <-----Original Message----- References: <22926728.7193717.1469440571029.JavaMail.yahoo.ref@mail.yahoo.com> <22926728.7193717.1469440571029.JavaMail.yahoo@mail.yahoo.com> <000001d1e808$32ca5bc0$985f1340$@GMAIL.COM> Message-ID: Hi Alan, yes, we will be streaming again this year, and I will also endeavor to get the video's online ASAP afterwards. We are, as always, limited by the hotel infrastructure and time of volunteers. Wouter PA3WEG On Wed, Jul 27, 2016 at 3:10 PM, Alan wrote: > Will the presentations be streamed live by BATC again this year? > > 73s, > > Alan > WA4SCA > > > <-----Original Message----- > > < > < > Limited > <(SSTL) Kepler building - Registration is required, see > < > < > < > < > < > < > <73 Trevor M5AKA > <---- > <---- > <_______________________________________________ > > > _______________________________________________ > 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 w4upd at cfl.rr.com Wed Jul 27 14:46:56 2016 From: w4upd at cfl.rr.com (w4upd) Date: Wed, 27 Jul 2016 10:46:56 -0400 Subject: [amsat-bb] Test Message-ID: <5798C960.6050006@cfl.rr.com> Please excuse this test, but I haven't seen anything but bulletins through this for a while. Just checking to see if I can get through and receive. Regards, Reid, W4UPD Amsat: 17002 From amsat-bb at wd9ewk.net Thu Jul 28 04:31:09 2016 From: amsat-bb at wd9ewk.net (Patrick STODDARD (WD9EWK/VA7EWK)) Date: Thu, 28 Jul 2016 04:31:09 +0000 Subject: [amsat-bb] WD9EWK from southern Arizona on Thursday (28 July) - NPOTA activity! Message-ID: Hi! I am going to be operating from one, and maybe two, sites in the ARRL's National Parks on the Air program during Thursday. I plan on starting the day from the western part of Saguaro National Park, west of Tucson AZ. I hope to be in Tucson for the western SO-50 pass around 1550 UTC, and plan on staying in the park for other passes until I at least make contacts with at least 10 different stations. I see AO-85 passes in the midday timeframe, so I should be around through at least those passes. Depending on how the mountains are in relation to the roads through that part of the national park, I may not operate from just one spot. Saguaro National Park is NPOTA site NP49, and in grid DM42. If I make the requisite number of contacts with unique call signs from Saguaro National Park for an official NPOTA activation (10), I am thinking about making another stop on the way back to Phoenix late in the afternoon. The Picacho Peak State Park is a state park along the I-10 freeway about 50 miles/80km northwest of Tucson. This state park is not part of the NPOTA program, but it is along the Juan Bautista de Anza National Historic Trail that is part of NPOTA. The state park is one of the many sites along this trail with a National Park Service passport stamp for the trail. I may be able to work the SO-50 pass around 2245 UTC, which covers much of the continental USA and Canada, from here. There is a slight possibility of also working the 2125 UTC AO-85 pass, but I'm not 100% sure I'll be up to Picacho Peak in time for that one. Just like Saguaro National Park and the Tucson area, this location is also in grid DM42, and the trail's NPOTA code is TR13. For US history buffs, Picacho Peak is the site of the westernmost battle during the US Civil War in the 1860s, the Battle of Picacho Pass. There are re-enactments of that battle every year at the park, and lately there have been more people at the re-enactments than were involved in the actual battle in 1862! One really good way to track my travels on Thursday is via APRS. I will use my TH-D72A on the terrestrial APRS network as I drive around southern Arizona, and I'll squawk my location as WD9EWK-9. Among other sites, you can see my location show up at: http://aprs.fi/WD9EWK-9 I will try to update the AMSAT-BB with what I am doing during the day, but the best place for last-minute updates - and maybe some photos of where I am operating from - will be my @WD9EWK Twitter feed. If you aren't on Twitter yourself, not to worry. You can view my Twitter feed at: http://twitter.com/WD9EWK QSOs will be uploaded to Logbook of the World sometime after I return from southern Arizona. Temperatures will be at or over 104F/40C in the afternoon down there, so I am not worrying about trying to upload QSOs to LOTW while I am at either of these sites. 73! Patrick WD9EWK/VA7EWK http://www.wd9ewk.net/ Twitter: @WD9EWK From g.shirville at btinternet.com Thu Jul 28 11:26:10 2016 From: g.shirville at btinternet.com (Graham Shirville) Date: Thu, 28 Jul 2016 12:26:10 +0100 Subject: [amsat-bb] FUNcube news Message-ID: <7239403026214666BED70F228F93B57A@allgood.local> Hi All, In advance of the upcoming AMSAT-UK Colloquium which starts tomorrow, FUNcube-1 is now in continuous transponder mode. We expect to revert to autonomous mode on Monday evening. FUNcube-2 transponder continues to be operational. We also anticipate that the FUNcube-3 transponder on EO79 may also be activated for some orbits tomorrow, and also possibly on Saturday as well. Further news about these spacecraft and further upcoming FUNcube missions will be made available at the Colloquium. 73 Graham G3VZV From johnbrier at gmail.com Thu Jul 28 12:19:09 2016 From: johnbrier at gmail.com (John Brier) Date: Thu, 28 Jul 2016 08:19:09 -0400 Subject: [amsat-bb] [Video] National Parks on The Air - Satellite Activation - Blue Ridge Parkway Message-ID: https://youtu.be/EyXZ59-t8BQ Please Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/c/SpaceComms1?sub_confirmation=1 Stations contacted: 01) K8II 02) NP4JV 03) W7JSD 04) N6UA 05) KC3FHV 06) NX9B 07) W5CBF 08) KD8ATF 09) KD8VRX 10) K8YSE This was filmed on Sunday July 17th, 2016 on the Craggy Overlook Trail on the Blue North Carolina. I think this video is pretty fun! This was my first National Parks on The Air (NPOTA) activation and it couldn't have been more exciting and beautiful. I made ten contacts, which is the minimum required to get credit for an NPOTA activation, and half of those contacts were from a short pileup immediately after I put my call out on the bird, SO-50. This pass is from Sunday July 17th 2016 but I technically did my first activation the day before at the same place, and I even made 14 contacts on that near overhead pass, but I had more video sources (four) from Sunday than Saturday, and I also operated better, with more efficiency and with less screwups (though not none), than the Sunday activation. Saturday felt very hectic as I struggled to operate well while also tracking the relatively faster moving satellite overhead. If I make a video of that pass I'm sure it won't seem that bad to others but that's just how it felt. I probably will make a video of that pass too but I definitely also want to make more opportunities for me to experience pileups like this. That's why it was so exciting. As I said at the end of the video there are three national parks on the Outer Banks of North Carolina: Cape Lookout, Cape Hatteras and the Wright Brothers National Memorial. I'm sure those would be great places to get some cool video, though I'm not sure if I'll be able to use my DSLR out in that harsh environment! They'll also just be fun to visit. I'm thinking of trying HF operation too as I bet I could get a pileup there too. Maybe I'll get a Buddipole. That would be a cool addition to my operating because over the last year I've done almost exclusively satellite communications. It would be another opportunity for a different kind of video too. Until next time, thanks for watching! 73, John Brier KG4AKV Links to videos featured at the end: TOMSK Bandit ISS Repeater: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=svnB7h_k7_M My First Perfect ISS SSTV Image: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7to9uX1sWC4 Equipment I use for ISS Reception: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j3JwOwjYIkM ISS Reception (Kopernik Observatory): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LGFEanljOG8 From AJ9N at aol.com Thu Jul 28 04:49:51 2016 From: AJ9N at aol.com (AJ9N at aol.com) Date: Thu, 28 Jul 2016 00:49:51 -0400 Subject: [amsat-bb] Upcoming ARISS Contact Schedule as of 2016-07-28 04:00 UTC Message-ID: <92c9.497717ca.44cae8ef@aol.com> Upcoming ARISS Contact Schedule as of 2016-07-28 04:00 UTC Quick list of scheduled contacts and events: Peoria Riverfront Museum, Peoria IL, telebridge via IK1SLD The ISS callsign is presently scheduled to be OR4ISS The scheduled astronaut is Jeff Williams KD5TVQ Contact was successful: Wed 2016-07-27 19:59:27 UTC 36 deg (***) Sacred Heart Primary School, New Taipei City, Taiwan, R.O.C, direct via BN?SH (***) The ISS callsign is presently scheduled to be OR4ISS The scheduled astronaut is Takuya Onishi KF5LKS (***) Contact is a go for: Tue 2016-08-02 08:36:03 UTC 33 deg (***) Space Jam 10, Rantoul IL, telebridge via IK1SLD (***) The ISS callsign is presently scheduled to be OR4ISS (***) The scheduled astronaut is Kate Rubins KG5FYJ (***) Contact is a go for: Sat 2016-08-06 15:59:03 UTC 32 deg (***) **************************************************************************** ** ARISS is always glad to receive listener reports for the above contacts. ARISS thanks everyone in advance for their assistance. Feel free to send your reports to aj9n at amsat.org or aj9n at aol.com. Listen for the ISS on the downlink of 145.8? MHz. **************************************************************************** *** All ARISS contacts are made via the Ericsson radio unless otherwise noted. **************************************************************************** *** Several of you have sent me emails asking about the RAC ARISS website and not being able to get in. That has now been changed to http://www.ariss.org/ Note that there are links to other ARISS websites from this site. **************************************************************************** Looking for something new to do? How about receiving DATV from the ISS? If interested, then please go to the ARISS-EU website for complete details. Look for the buttons indicating Ham Video. http://www.ariss-eu.org/ If you need some assistance, ARISS mentor Kerry N6IZW, might be able to provide some insight. Contact Kerry at kbanke at sbcglobal.net **************************************************************************** ARISS congratulations the following mentors who have now mentored over 100 schools: Gaston ON4WF with 121 Satoshi 7M3TJZ with 119 Francesco IK?WGF with 117 **************************************************************************** The webpages listed below were all reviewed for accuracy. Out of date webpages were removed and new ones have been added. If there are additional ARISS websites I need to know about, please let me know. Note, all times are approximate. It is recommended that you do your own orbital prediction or start listening about 10 minutes before the listed time. All dates and times listed follow International Standard ISO 8601 date and time format YYYY-MM-DD HH:MM:SS The complete schedule page has been updated as of 2016-07-28 04:00 UTC. (***) Here you will find a listing of all scheduled school contacts, and questions, other ISS related websites, IRLP and Echolink websites, and instructions for any contact that may be streamed live. http://www.amsat.org/amsat/ariss/news/arissnews.rtf Total number of ARISS ISS to earth school events is 1074. (***) Each school counts as 1 event. Total number of ARISS ISS to earth school contacts is 1039. (***) Each contact may have multiple schools sharing the same time slot. Total number of ARISS supported terrestrial contacts is 47. A complete year by year breakdown of the contacts may be found in the file. http://www.amsat.org/amsat/ariss/news/arissnews.rtf Please feel free to contact me if more detailed statistics are needed. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ The following US states and entities have never had an ARISS contact: Arkansas, Delaware, South Dakota, Wyoming, American Samoa, Guam, Northern Marianas Islands, and the Virgin Islands. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ QSL information may be found at: http://www.ariss.org/qsl-cards.html ISS callsigns: DP?ISS, IR?ISS, NA1SS, OR4ISS, RS?ISS **************************************************************************** The successful school list has been updated as of 2016-07-28 04:00 UTC. (***) http://www.amsat.org/amsat/ariss/news/Successful_ARISS_schools.rtf Frequency chart for packet, voice, and crossband repeater modes showing Doppler correction as of 2005-07-29 04:00 UTC http://www.amsat.org/amsat/ariss/news/ISS_frequencies_and_Doppler_correction .rtf Listing of ARISS related magazine articles as of 2006-07-10 03:30 UTC. http://www.amsat.org/amsat/ariss/news/ARISS_magazine_articles.rtf Check out the Zoho reports of the ARISS contacts https://reports.zoho.com/ZDBDataSheetView.cc?DBID=412218000000020415 **************************************************************************** Exp. 47 on orbit Jeff Williams KD5TVQ Oleg Skripochka RN3FU Aleksey Ovchinin Exp. 48 on orbit Anatoly Ivanishin Kate Rubins KG5FYJ Takuya Onishi KF5LKS **************************************************************************** 73, Charlie Sufana AJ9N One of the ARISS operation team mentors From n4ufo at yahoo.com Thu Jul 28 23:17:03 2016 From: n4ufo at yahoo.com (Kevin M) Date: Thu, 28 Jul 2016 23:17:03 +0000 (UTC) Subject: [amsat-bb] Grid activation: EM86 Friday 7/29 - two passes References: <1320706683.7483640.1469747823693.JavaMail.yahoo.ref@mail.yahoo.com> Message-ID: <1320706683.7483640.1469747823693.JavaMail.yahoo@mail.yahoo.com> Barring bad weather and the unforeseen, the XYL and I plan to drive up to Johnson City TN tomorrow, Friday 29 July 2016. I hope to be there in time to set up for the western ascending pass of the FO-29 satellite at 1822z. Then after sampling the local Tennessee barbecue, I intend to get the gear out again to operate on a near overhead descending pass of SO-50 at 2130z. I will only be operating with 5 watts, so I'd like to ask people to not pound the satellite with high power or call me needlessly. If I can get into the bird, I will be calling CQ or working someone. Look for me in the lower half of the FO-29 passband around 838-840. I have a small list of calls I will be specifically listening for... if you would like to get on 'my list', send me an e-mail before morning to n4ufo at yahoo.com or send me a direct message on twitter to @UFOrover where I will also post any updates when/if I am near a Wi-Fi spot. I also hope to upload my logs to LotW from the field. 73 and hope to work you from the other side of the Appalacians, Kevin N4UFO From m5aka at yahoo.co.uk Fri Jul 29 08:38:33 2016 From: m5aka at yahoo.co.uk (M5AKA) Date: Fri, 29 Jul 2016 08:38:33 +0000 (UTC) Subject: [amsat-bb] Streaming of AMSAT-UK Colluqiuium Talks this weekend References: <1557374949.11193886.1469781513112.JavaMail.yahoo.ref@mail.yahoo.com> Message-ID: <1557374949.11193886.1469781513112.JavaMail.yahoo@mail.yahoo.com> For those unable to join us at Guildford this weekend for the AMSAT-UK International Space Colloquium there be live streaming of the presentations kindly provided by volunteers from the British Amateur Television Club (BATC).? The webstream will be available at this new location: https://beta.batc.tv/live/amsatuk The Live Stream will begin on Saturday morning, July 30 at 10:15 BST with the Official Opening by Professor Sir Martin Sweeting G3YJO. The PDF Programme Schedule, Day-Pass Booking and Travel information are at https://amsat-uk.org/2016/06/30/amsat-uk-international-space-colloquium-2016/ Recordings of all talks will be posted on the AMSAT-UK YouTube Channel following the event https://www.youtube.com/user/AMSATUK 73 Trevor M5AKA ---- AMSAT-UK?http://amsat-uk.org/ Twitter?https://twitter.com/AmsatUK Facebook https://facebook.com/AmsatUK YouTube?https://youtube.com/AmsatUK ---- From g.shirville at btinternet.com Fri Jul 29 09:53:12 2016 From: g.shirville at btinternet.com (Graham Shirville) Date: Fri, 29 Jul 2016 10:53:12 +0100 Subject: [amsat-bb] EO79 transponder operations Message-ID: Hi All, As suggested yesterday, we now expect the transponder to be activated during the upcoming pass over Europe around 10:!5 UTC ? it should stay on until the battery safe mode trigger is activated after perhaps 6 or 7 orbits. Saturday will probably be a recharge day and not active. However on Sunday we expect it to again be activated. If you are not able to attend the AMSAT-UK Colloquium tomorrow you can watch a webstream - kindly provided by volunteers from the British Amateur Television Club (BATC). https://beta.batc.tv/live/amsatuk The FUNcube session starts at around 11:10 BST / 10:10 UTC and will provide an update on the plans for the future regular operation of this transponder. 73 Graham G3VZV From WB4SON at gmail.com Fri Jul 29 13:59:56 2016 From: WB4SON at gmail.com (Bob) Date: Fri, 29 Jul 2016 09:59:56 -0400 Subject: [amsat-bb] Does EO79/Funcube-3 have telemetry? Message-ID: Hi, With Graham's announcement that the EO79/Funcube-3 transponder has been activated for a few days, I want to give a listen. I am confused if it has telemetry or not. funcube.org.uk says it is "transponder only", and there is no mention of funcube-3 in the data warehouse. amsat.org says it has telemetry on 148.815. Anybody know for sure? 73, Bob, WB4SON From pe0sat at vgnet.nl Fri Jul 29 14:08:52 2016 From: pe0sat at vgnet.nl (PE0SAT | Amateur Radio) Date: Fri, 29 Jul 2016 16:08:52 +0200 Subject: [amsat-bb] =?utf-8?q?Does_EO79/Funcube-3_have_telemetry=3F?= In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: Yes it has. EO-79 (QB50p1) BPSK 1200 (145.815) I not sure if this will also be available when the transponder is active. 73 Jan PE0SAT On 29-07-2016 15:59, Bob wrote: > Hi, > > With Graham's announcement that the EO79/Funcube-3 transponder has > been > activated for a few days, I want to give a listen. > > I am confused if it has telemetry or not. > > funcube.org.uk says it is "transponder only", and there is no mention > of > funcube-3 in the data warehouse. > > amsat.org says it has telemetry on 148.815. > > Anybody know for sure? > > 73, Bob, WB4SON > _______________________________________________ > 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/ irc://chat.freenode.net #Cubesat - Twitter @pe0sat From n8hm at arrl.net Fri Jul 29 14:10:56 2016 From: n8hm at arrl.net (Paul Stoetzer) Date: Fri, 29 Jul 2016 10:10:56 -0400 Subject: [amsat-bb] Does EO79/Funcube-3 have telemetry? In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: It is active, but it is not FUNcube telemetry and will not decode with the Dashboard. 73, Paul, N8HM On Fri, Jul 29, 2016 at 10:08 AM, PE0SAT | Amateur Radio wrote: > Yes it has. > > EO-79 (QB50p1) BPSK 1200 (145.815) I not sure if this will also be available > when the transponder is active. > > 73 Jan PE0SAT > > > On 29-07-2016 15:59, Bob wrote: >> >> Hi, >> >> With Graham's announcement that the EO79/Funcube-3 transponder has been >> activated for a few days, I want to give a listen. >> >> I am confused if it has telemetry or not. >> >> funcube.org.uk says it is "transponder only", and there is no mention of >> funcube-3 in the data warehouse. >> >> amsat.org says it has telemetry on 148.815. >> >> Anybody know for sure? >> >> 73, Bob, WB4SON >> _______________________________________________ >> 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/ > irc://chat.freenode.net #Cubesat - Twitter @pe0sat > > _______________________________________________ > 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 WB4SON at gmail.com Fri Jul 29 15:20:20 2016 From: WB4SON at gmail.com (Bob) Date: Fri, 29 Jul 2016 11:20:20 -0400 Subject: [amsat-bb] Does EO79/Funcube-3 have telemetry? In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: Unfortunately nothing heard during a 1504 to 1517 UTC pass over the east coast of the US. I tried DL bottom+5Khz, center, top-5, then shifted my uplink +/-25KHz. Was never able to hear my CW downlink. Had Doppler.sqf of: EO-79,145950,435062,CW,CW,REV,0,0,CW (I used 435062 based on earlier AMSAT UK advice). Obviously I could have easily had something wrong, but nothing was heard between 145935 and 145965 either. 73, Bob, WB4SON On Fri, Jul 29, 2016 at 10:10 AM, Paul Stoetzer wrote: > It is active, but it is not FUNcube telemetry and will not decode with > the Dashboard. > > 73, > > Paul, N8HM > > On Fri, Jul 29, 2016 at 10:08 AM, PE0SAT | Amateur Radio > wrote: > > Yes it has. > > > > EO-79 (QB50p1) BPSK 1200 (145.815) I not sure if this will also be > available > > when the transponder is active. > > > > 73 Jan PE0SAT > > > > > > On 29-07-2016 15:59, Bob wrote: > >> > >> Hi, > >> > >> With Graham's announcement that the EO79/Funcube-3 transponder has been > >> activated for a few days, I want to give a listen. > >> > >> I am confused if it has telemetry or not. > >> > >> funcube.org.uk says it is "transponder only", and there is no mention > of > >> funcube-3 in the data warehouse. > >> > >> amsat.org says it has telemetry on 148.815. > >> > >> Anybody know for sure? > >> > >> 73, Bob, WB4SON > >> _______________________________________________ > >> 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/ > > irc://chat.freenode.net #Cubesat - Twitter @pe0sat > > > > _______________________________________________ > > 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 wa4sca at gmail.com Fri Jul 29 18:05:52 2016 From: wa4sca at gmail.com (Alan) Date: Fri, 29 Jul 2016 13:05:52 -0500 Subject: [amsat-bb] Hara Arena News Message-ID: <000001d1e9c3$d8864df0$8992e9d0$@GMAIL.COM> According to the ARRL, they are going to put the Arena out of its misery: http://www.arrl.org/news/good-bye-hara-arena-hamvention-to-relocate-in-2017 73s, Alan WA4SCA ----------------------------------- Keep Calm and Carry On From ka8qcu at pasty.net Fri Jul 29 22:57:27 2016 From: ka8qcu at pasty.net (Doug Kuitula) Date: Fri, 29 Jul 2016 18:57:27 -0400 Subject: [amsat-bb] Sad News Fw: Hara Arena News Message-ID: <000401d1e9ec$9695ac00$56354b0c@net> ----- Original Message ----- From: "Alan" To: "AMSAT-BB" Sent: Friday, July 29, 2016 14:05 Subject: [amsat-bb] Hara Arena News > According to the ARRL, they are going to put the Arena out of its misery: > > http://www.arrl.org/news/good-bye-hara-arena-hamvention-to-relocate-in-2017 > > 73s, > > Alan > WA4SCA > > ----------------------------------- > > Keep Calm and Carry On > > > > _______________________________________________ > Sent via AMSAT-BB at amsat.org. AMSAT-NA makes this open forum available > to all interested persons worldwide without requiring membership. Opinions expressed > are solely those of the author, and do not reflect the official views of AMSAT-NA. > Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite program! > Subscription settings: http://www.amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb From jfitzgerald at alum.wpi.edu Sat Jul 30 00:09:36 2016 From: jfitzgerald at alum.wpi.edu (Joe Fitzgerald) Date: Fri, 29 Jul 2016 20:09:36 -0400 Subject: [amsat-bb] Hara Arena News In-Reply-To: <000001d1e9c3$d8864df0$8992e9d0$@GMAIL.COM> References: <000001d1e9c3$d8864df0$8992e9d0$@GMAIL.COM> Message-ID: You can buy a piece of history - Hara Arena officials say they?re planning to auction venue equipment and furniture on August 27th before closing. On 7/29/2016 2:05 PM, Alan wrote: > According to the ARRL, they are going to put the Arena out of its misery: > > http://www.arrl.org/news/good-bye-hara-arena-hamvention-to-relocate-in-2017 > > 73s, > > Alan > WA4SCA > > ----------------------------------- > > Keep Calm and Carry On > > > > _______________________________________________ > 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 Sat Jul 30 01:57:26 2016 From: k9jkm at comcast.net (JoAnne Maenpaa) Date: Fri, 29 Jul 2016 20:57:26 -0500 Subject: [amsat-bb] Hara Arena News In-Reply-To: <000001d1e9c3$d8864df0$8992e9d0$@GMAIL.COM> References: <000001d1e9c3$d8864df0$8992e9d0$@GMAIL.COM> Message-ID: <006b01d1ea05$b932b820$2b982860$@net> Joe, K0NEB (the Cat in the Hat guy) released a commemorative video that he prepared for the day that HARA closes down ... https://youtu.be/hXbQzTD9qgk -- 73 de JoAnne K9JKM k9jkm at amsat.org > -----Original Message----- > From: AMSAT-BB [mailto:amsat-bb-bounces at amsat.org] On Behalf Of Alan > Sent: Friday, July 29, 2016 1:06 PM > To: AMSAT-BB > Subject: [amsat-bb] Hara Arena News > > According to the ARRL, they are going to put the Arena out of its misery: > > http://www.arrl.org/news/good-bye-hara-arena-hamvention-to-relocate-in-2017 > > 73s, > > Alan > WA4SCA From nicholasmahr1 at gmail.com Sat Jul 30 02:28:50 2016 From: nicholasmahr1 at gmail.com (Nicholas Mahr KE8AKW) Date: Fri, 29 Jul 2016 22:28:50 -0400 Subject: [amsat-bb] Fripp Island Activation In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: Hello AMSAT members, On around July 30th to around Augest 6th we are going to be working the satellites from Fripp Island South Carolina, EM92 and also will be activating IOTA NA-110 (Fripp Island) on HF 40-10 meters using a FT-857D and either a Buddipole or End fed dipole. As for our satellite work we are working all available satellites SSB/FM, the gear consists of a Arrow antenna and a IC-821. Note that we will be working the satellites and HF casually but will try to get it on air as much as possible. The operators will be Either me or my Dad N8XQM behind the mic. Will try to post updates here either on the BB or my Twitter on how the operations are going. Fripp Island is a small island near the border of Georgia close to Savanna, it is a gated community noted for its nice vacation spot. Hope to hear you from Fripp Island and hope to have fun down here. 73 KE8AKW Nick From amsat-bb at wd9ewk.net Sat Jul 30 05:48:59 2016 From: amsat-bb at wd9ewk.net (Patrick STODDARD (WD9EWK/VA7EWK)) Date: Sat, 30 Jul 2016 05:48:59 +0000 Subject: [amsat-bb] NPOTA activations via satellite in southern Arizona on 28 July - report (long!) Message-ID: Hi! On Thursday, 28 July 2016, I decided to make a day-trip to southern Arizona. I went to a grid that isn't terribly rare, DM42, and planned to operate from a couple of National Parks on the Air sites around Tucson. I have enjoyed working other satellite operators who have operated from the NPOTA sites, and have tried to do my small part to put NPOTA sites on the satellites. With AO-85 and SO-50 passes during the day, those passes helped me work enough stations at each site to have two more official NPOTA activations. After leaving home early Thursday morning, I drove to the western edge of Saguaro National Park, near Tucson. Saguaro National Park has two sections, on the west and east sides of Tucson. I decided to work from the western half of the park, since that made for a shorter drive, and I was confident I could find locations that would let me work both western and eastern passes. With a fuel stop near Tucson, I made it to the first of the three spots I would operate from - along a road near the western boundary of the national park - in under two hours. The first pass was a western SO-50 pass around 1550 UTC. I expected more stations to show up, even on a Thursday morning. I worked the only two stations I heard: NP4JV in southern Arizona, and VA6OK in Alberta. As I wrapped up working this pass, I had a visitor. Jim KB7YSY, who saw my post to the AMSAT-BB on Wednesday (27 July) evening. Jim lives very close to this part of Saguaro National Park, and had e-mailed me earlier Thursday morning asking where I was planning to go. Jim also saw my APRS track, so he was able to find me easily. We chatted for a few minutes, and Jim mentioned a picnic area that he thought I might want to use. More on that later. After that SO-50 pass, I had about 90 minutes until the next two passes I planned to work. I went to the visitor center, so I could put the stamps for the park in my passport, and then drove along a road on the north side of the park. I needed to find a good spot with a great view to the east, for the passes around 1730-1830 UTC. FO-29 was passing by at a maximum elevation of 11 degrees, and AO-85 was only going up to a maximum elevation of 5 degrees. After about 45 minutes of driving around, I found an intersection where I could pull off the road and have a good view to the east. With the western portion of Saguaro National Park being in the Tucson Mountains, this was no easy task. I was able to hear myself through FO-29, but made no QSOs on the 1735 UTC eastern pass. Maybe I should have tried the western AO-73 pass at that time, which was a 19-degree pass. Then came AO-85 at 1805 UTC... I have been reading on Twitter about how NP4JV has been working low AO-85 passes from southern Arizona. I figured that I could make a try at doing the same thing, if I had a good spot. It turned out that I found a great spot for the 5-degree pass. I made 5 contacts in the middle 3 minutes of the 9-minute pass. It seemed easier for me to work this 5-degree pass, compared to some passes at higher elevations. After the AO-85 pass, I had just over an hour before the next pair of passes, FO-29 and AO-85 again. I grabbed a sandwich at a Subway just outside the national park, and then visited that picnic area Jim KB7YSY mentioned. The picnic area was just inside the national park boundary, and was perfect for these two passes around 1915-2000 UTC. FO-29 was going to rise to a maximum elevation of 76 degrees, followed by AO-85 going up to a maximum elevation of 63 degrees. FO-29 had some activity, and I was able to work Endaf KG6FIY in California and George WA5KBH in Louisiana. Unfortunately, I couldn't work the other 2 or 3 stations I heard, but two contacts were better than zero contacts on the earlier FO-29 pass. AO-85 at 1940-1955 UTC had a great crowd. Once the satellite rose above the mountains south of me, I was able to work 9 stations across the continental USA and Canada. I had a visitor stop by while I was working the pass, wondering if I was tracking animals. I explained that I could track animals, but I wasn't doing that. I also mentioned the National Parks on the Air program, the reason why I was operating from the park. If not for the NPOTA program, I wouldn't have been in the park at midday, with the temperatures already up to 106F/41C outside. With the 9 contacts I made on AO-85, I had a total of 18 contacts with 13 different stations. This made my visit to Saguaro National Park an official NPOTA activation, having worked at least 10 different stations. Instead of trying to work the next AO-85 pass at 2123 UTC from here, I drove north about 40 miles to find a spot for the next NPOTA activation I hoped to make. Northwest of Tucson along the I-10 freeway is Picacho Peak State Park. This park has two bits of history associated with it. Picacho Peak was the site of the westernmost battle in the US Civil War. Not a big battle, but a small bit of US history in Arizona a half-century before becoming a US state. Almost a century before the Civil War battle, the Spanish explorer Juan Bautista de Anza led expeditions from Mexico through what is now Arizona and California, up to what would become the city of San Francisco. Picacho Peak was used as a camp for the de Anza expeditions, and is within the corridor defined by the National Park Service for the de Anza National Historic Trail. The 2123 UTC AO-85 pass favored the west coast, with a maximum elevation of 17 degrees. After driving through the Picacho Peak park, I parked at the westernmost trailhead in the park. From there, I worked 5 stations up and down California, and one station in Oklahoma, in about 10 minutes. Logging 6 stations on this pass made me confident I could work 4 more different stations on the later SO-50 pass, so I could count this stop as another NPOTA activation. Now in the mid-afternoon, the outside temperature was up to 109F/43C. I had hoped to go in the visitor center at Picacho Peak to kill some time, and get the NPS passport stamp for the de Anza National Historic Trail at Picacho Peak. I had to wait about 30 minutes for the rangers to come back to the visitor center. I did not care about fuel economy for my car between passes, as I was using my car's air conditioning to have a cool place to escape the heat. When the visitor center opened up, I was able to get those passport stamps. Unlike most national parks, the stamps were kept behind a counter, and I had to ask for them. Not many apparently ask for these stamps, probably not realizing that this state park is also part of a rather large National Park Service unit (the de Anza trail). With the passport stamps out of the way, I found a spot at the eastern edge of the park with a nice view to the northeast. I had an SO-50 pass coming at 2244 UTC, with a maximum elevation of 18 degrees. From Picacho Peak, this meant a pass that would cover almost all of the continental USA. With the earlier AO-85 contacts, I figured I should be able to get 4 contacts on this pass. Not only did I get the 4 I hoped to log (that was done in the first 2 minutes of the pass), I worked a total of 14 stations. Thirteen of these stations were across the continental USA, and one was in Cuba (CO6HLP). This pass alone was more than enough to make this stop an official NPOTA activation. I logged 20 contacts between the two passes, doubling the minimum number I needed for an activation (10). After putting my gear back in the trunk of my car, I drove home. All QSOs made from these two locations have been uploaded to Logbook of the World. If anyone would like to receive a QSL card for a contact made with WD9EWK on Thursday, please e-mail me with the QSO details. Please note that anyone participating in the National Parks on the Air activity must use LOTW, as ARRL will not accept QSL cards for any awards connected with this activity. Thanks to everyone who worked me at these two sites! Despite the hot weather, it was fun to activate two different NPOTA sites in the same day, all via satellite. 73! Patrick WD9EWK/VA7EWK http://www.wd9ewk.net/ Twitter: @WD9EWK From dan at post.com Sat Jul 30 19:18:47 2016 From: dan at post.com (Daniel Cussen) Date: Sat, 30 Jul 2016 20:18:47 +0100 Subject: [amsat-bb] Upcoming ARISS contact with Peoria Riverfront Museum, Peoria IL In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: This is a recording of this contact from the telebridge point of view: https://youtu.be/eTlI-pzbbLg This was streamed live using a multi viewer POV and mixing it in realtime. There was no HamTV transmission, but images from the telebridge station can be interesting for the people at school or at museum. All the streaming cameras were locally recorded and posted on youtube and google drive so you can download it or play on web. Resolution isn?t so high but consider this is a streaming using max 1M upload (audio+video). On YouTube: https://youtu.be/eTlI-pzbbLg On 26/07/2016, n4csitwo at bellsouth.net wrote: > An International Space Station school contact has been planned with > participants at Peoria Riverfront Museum, Peoria IL on 27 July. The event is > scheduled to begin at approximately 19:59 UTC. It is recommended that you > start listening approximately 10 minutes before this time.The duration of > the contact is approximately 9 minutes and 30 seconds. The contact will be a > telebridge between OR4ISS and IK1SLD. The contact should be audible over > Italy and adjacent areas. Interested parties are invited to listen in on the > 145.80 MHz downlink. The contact is expected to be conducted in English. > > > > > > The Peoria Riverfront Museum focuses on interdisciplinary learning - a > fusion of art, history, science and achievement designed to develop > knowledge, critical thinking skills and a lifelong passion for learning. We > have a state-of-the-art planetarium to teach astronomy and other science > topics, and a giant screen theater that shows educational and feature films. > Our mission is to inspire lifelong learning for all - connecting art, > history, science and achievement through collections, exhibitions and > programs. > > > > Peoria is the largest city in Central Illinois, with a population of 115,000 > in the city, and about 400,000 in the greater metro area. The surrounding > area is rural, with a great deal of farming communities. > > > > The questions to the astronaut will be asked by students in our "Space to > Ground" club, and by museum visitors and staff. The questions labeled > "Staff/Audience Member" were collected from museum visitors, but we are not > sure if the person who submitted the question will be at the event, so we do > not have names. > > > > > > > > Participants will ask as many of the following questions as time allows: > > > > 1. What happens when you sneeze in space? > > 2. What do you miss from Earth most while you are in space? > > 3. How do the plants grow differently in space than on Earth? > > 4. From space, what area on Earth looks best? > > 5. What do you do for fun while on the ISS? > > 6. Is it true that your spine grows abnormally in space? > > 7. Would you prefer to go on a spacewalk, or to go for a walk on Earth > > with gravity? > > 8. What is the first thing you will eat when you return to Earth? > > 9. What will you be doing today after you are done talking to us? > > 10. Which current science experiment on the ISS interests you most? > > 11. What is the most difficult job you do on the ISS? > > 12. How many sunsets do you see in a day? > > 13. What was the most difficult part of adjusting to weightlessness? > > 14. Where do you see human spaceflight in 50 years? > > 15. Do you have trouble running into things while moving about the > > ISS? > > > > > > > > > > PLEASE CHECK THE FOLLOWING FOR MORE INFORMATION ON ARISS UPDATES: > > > > Visit ARISS on Facebook. We can be found at Amateur Radio on the > International Space Station (ARISS). > > > > To receive our Twitter updates, follow @ARISS_status > > > > > > > > Next planned event(s): > > > > TBD > > > > > > ABOUT ARISS > > Amateur Radio on the International Space Station (ARISS) is a cooperative > venture of international amateur radio societies and the space agencies that > support the International Space Station (ISS). In the United States, > sponsors are the Radio Amateur Satellite Corporation (AMSAT), the American > Radio Relay League (ARRL), and the National Aeronautics and Space > Administration (NASA). The primary goal of ARISS is to promote exploration > of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) topics by > organizing scheduled contacts via amateur radio between crew members aboard > the ISS and students in classrooms or informal education venues. With the > help of experienced amateur radio volunteers, ISS crews speak directly with > large audiences in a variety of public forums. Before and during these > radio contacts, students, teachers, parents, and communities learn about > space, space technologies, and amateur radio. For more information, see > www.ariss.org, www.amsat.org, and www.a > rrl.org. > > > > Thank you & 73, > > David - AA4KN > > > > > --- > This email has been checked for viruses by Avast antivirus software. > https://www.avast.com/antivirus > _______________________________________________ > 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 n4csitwo at bellsouth.net Sat Jul 30 19:37:13 2016 From: n4csitwo at bellsouth.net (n4csitwo at bellsouth.net) Date: Sat, 30 Jul 2016 15:37:13 -0400 Subject: [amsat-bb] ARISS News Release no. 16-07 Message-ID: <15C94C7AC8ED4ED3A012D20A64A1A259@DHJ> ARISS NEWS RELEASE no. 16-07 Friday, July 29, 2016 David Jordan, AA4KN ARISS PR aa4kn at amsat.org ARISS International Face-to-face Meeting Announced for 2016 Featuring a Special Tour of the NASA Johnson Space Center The Amateur Radio on the International Space Station (ARISS) International Face-to-face Meeting for 2016 will take place in the Houston, Texas area, hosted by ARISS-US team members who will welcome the worldwide ARISS team. The dates are November 15 - 18, 2016. Meeting attendees can go on a special tour Monday afternoon, November 14 at the NASA Johnson Space Center (JSC). ARISS-International Face-to-face Meetings are always open to the public from around the world as observers, and there is no registration fee. The meeting immediately follows the 2016 AMSAT Space Symposium to accommodate symposium attendees who can extend their stay. Meeting dates selected coincide with ARISS's 20th anniversary and the team will be celebrating its 20 successful years. In November 1996, the first international ARISS meeting took place at NASA Johnson Space Center, as well. Many ARISS international team members plan to participate in this year's meeting. The ARISS-International Face-to-face Meeting agenda is being worked and will center around ARISS's hardware development project and future initiatives, sustaining the ARISS program through strategic partnerships and fundraising, and making a quantum improvement in educational outcomes. Other topics and discussions will be on: ? how the full ARISS worldwide team can leverage the major outcomes achieved by the ARISS United Kingdom team members during Astronaut Tim Peake's mission, ? educating the team on expectations of ARISS's two new benefactors: NASA Space Communications and Navigation and the Center for the Advancement of Science in Space ? celebrating the 20thanniversary of the establishment of ARISS, and ? additional topics critical to the future of ARISS. The ARISS team welcomes all people from around the globe to the ARISS-International Face-to-face Meeting as observers. ARISS hopes attendees new to ARISS will decide to begin volunteering after learning about the many things the ARISS team does. Those interested in coming to the meeting during any part of November 15 - 18 can e-mail Rosalie White (k1sto at arrl.org) or Frank Bauer (ka3hdo at verizon.net). Information will then be forwarded about the hotel that will offer a special rate . About ARISS Amateur Radio on the International Space Station (ARISS) is a cooperative venture of international amateur radio societies and the space agencies that support the International Space Station (ISS). In the United States, sponsors are the Radio Amateur Satellite Corporation (AMSAT), the American Radio Relay League (ARRL), and the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA). The primary goal of ARISS is to promote exploration of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) topics by organizing scheduled contacts via amateur radio between crew members aboard the ISS and students in classrooms or informal education venues. With the help of experienced amateur radio volunteers, ISS crews speak directly with large audiences in a variety of public forums. Before and during these radio contacts, students, teachers, parents, and communities learn about space, space technologies, and amateur radio. For more information, go to: www.ariss.org, www.amsat.org , and www.arrl.org . Also, join us on Facebook: Amateur Radio on the International Space Station (ARISS) / Follow us on Twitter: ARISS_status Contact: David Jordan, AA4KN ARISS PR , aa4kn at amsat.org --- This email has been checked for viruses by Avast antivirus software. https://www.avast.com/antivirus From wao at vfr.net Sun Jul 31 05:21:23 2016 From: wao at vfr.net (Joseph Spier) Date: Sat, 30 Jul 2016 22:21:23 -0700 Subject: [amsat-bb] ANS-213 AMSAT News Service Weekly Bulletins Message-ID: AMSAT NEWS SERVICE ANS-213 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: * ARISS International Face-to-face Meeting Announced for 2016 * RadFxSat (Fox-1B) Nearing Completion * AMSAT-UK International Space Colloquium 2016 July 29-31 * Dayton Hamvention? 2017 Venue Announcement * Good-Bye, Hara Arena! Hamvention to Relocate in 2017! * UK Astronaut Tim Peake, KG5BVI/GB1SS, Heads Ham Contingent to 10 Downing Street * South African SDR Transponder Working Group * Past AMSAT President Doug Loughmiller, W5BL, SK * AMSAT Events * ARISS News * Satellite Shorts From All Over SB SAT @ AMSAT $ANS-213.01 ANS-213 AMSAT News Service Weekly Bulletins AMSAT News Service Bulletin 213.01 >From AMSAT HQ KENSINGTON, MD. DATE July 31, 2016 To All RADIO AMATEURS BID: $ANS-213.01 --------------------------------------------------------------------- ARISS International Face-to-face Meeting Announced for 2016 The Amateur Radio on the International Space Station (ARISS) International Face-to-face Meeting for 2016 will take place in the Houston, Texas area, hosted by ARISS-US team members who will welcome the worldwide ARISS team. The dates are November 15 ? 18, 2016. Meeting attendees can go on a special tour Monday afternoon, November 14 at the NASA Johnson Space Center (JSC). ARISS-International Face-to-face Meetings are always open to the public from around the world as observers, and there is no registration fee. The meeting immediately follows the 2016 AMSAT Space Symposium to accommodate symposium attendees who can extend their stay. Meeting dates selected coincide with ARISS?s 20th anniversary and the team will be celebrating its 20 successful years. In November 1996, the first international ARISS meeting took place at NASA Johnson Space Center, as well. Many ARISS international team members plan to participate in this year?s meeting. The ARISS-International Face-to-face Meeting agenda is being worked and will center around ARISS?s hardware development project and future initiatives, sustaining the ARISS program through strategic partnerships and fundraising, and making a quantum improvement in educational outcomes. Other topics and discussions will be on: ? how the full ARISS worldwide team can leverage the major outcomes achieved by the ARISS United Kingdom team members during Astronaut Tim Peake?s mission, ? educating the team on expectations of ARISS?s two new benefactors: NASA Space Communications and Navigation and the Center for the Advancement of Science in Space ? celebrating the 20th anniversary of the establishment of ARISS, and ? additional topics critical to the future of ARISS. The ARISS team welcomes all people from around the globe to the ARISS-International Face-to-face Meeting as observers. ARISS hopes attendees new to ARISS will decide to begin volunteering after learning about the many things the ARISS team does. Those interested in coming to the meeting during any part of November 15 - 18 can e-mail Rosalie White (k1sto at arrl.org) or Frank Bauer (ka3hdo at verizon.net). Information will then be forwarded about the hotel that will offer a special rate . About ARISS Amateur Radio on the International Space Station (ARISS) is a cooperative venture of international amateur radio societies and the space agencies that support the International Space Station (ISS). In the United States, sponsors are the Radio Amateur Satellite Corporation (AMSAT), the American Radio Relay League (ARRL), and the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA). The primary goal of ARISS is to promote exploration of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) topics by organizing scheduled contacts via amateur radio between crew members aboard the ISS and students in classrooms or informal education venues. With the help of experienced amateur radio volunteers, ISS crews speak directly with large audiences in a variety of public forums. Before and during these radio contacts, students, teachers, parents, and communities learn about space, space technologies, and amateur radio. For more information, go to: www.ariss.org www.amsat.org www.arrl.org Also, join us on Facebook: Amateur Radio on the International Space Station (ARISS) Follow us on Twitter: ARISS_status [ANS thanks ARISS and the ARRL for the above information] --------------------------------------------------------------------- RadFxSat (Fox-1B) Nearing Completion RadFxSat flight unit has been assembled and is going through various stages of testing before it is put through environmental (shock, vibe, bakeout) testing in August for completion in early September. Launch is scheduled for January 20, 2017. In a recent test stop in Fox Labs for a few days, most of the testing was streamed live on YouTube to give enthusiasts an opportunity to ?look over the shoulder? of VPE Jerry Buxton, N0JY as he conducted tests on the flight unit along with other Fox Engineering Team members on GoToMeeting. If you missed the live video, you can view the archives at http://www.youtube.com/c/n0jy/live RadFxSat is expected to be back in Fox Labs around August 11 for another round of tests and it is planned to have live streaming during those tests as well. http://www.amsat.org/?p=5379 [ANS thanks Jerry, N0JY, AMSAT Vice President of Engineering for the above information] --------------------------------------------------------------------- AMSAT-UK International Space Colloquium 2016 July 29-31 The 2016 AMSAT-UK International Space Colloquium is taking place at the Holiday Inn, Guildford, GU2 7XZ, over the weekend of July 29-31. The event is open to all. The presentations will be streamed at https://beta.batc.tv/live/amsatuk A full program of presentations, covering all aspects of the amateur satellite world, has been developed for the Saturday and Sunday and a ?Beginners Session? was scheduled for the Friday afternoon. AMSAT Vice President of Operations, Drew Glasbrenner, KO4MA was scheduled to give an update on the AMSAT-NA Fox Satellites on Saturday. Download the PDF Schedule https://ukamsat.files.wordpress.com/2016/06/schedule-2016-amsat-uk- colloquium-issue-h.pdf Sessions will include updates on the many new satellites that are expected to be launched over the next few months. This includes Eshail-2 which will carry the first ever geostationary amateur radio transponder and provide more than 8 MHz of new intercontinental spectrum ? it will provide coverage to five continents. Additionally we will have a session on how to develop software receivers using GNU radio, reviews of the Tim Peake GB1SS ARISS contacts and the STEM results achieved, information about a new 76 GHz satellite project, a review of how to operate ?in the field? and lots more. [ANS thanks AMSAT-UK for the above information] --------------------------------------------------------------------- Dayton Hamvention? 2017 Venue Announcement The Dayton Amateur Radio Association (DARA) regrets to inform our many vendors, visitors and stakeholders that, unfortunately, HARA has announced the closing of their facility. We have begun execution of our contingency plan to move Hamvention? 2017 to a new home. DARA and Hamvention? have enjoyed many successful years working together with HARA Arena and we wish the Wampler family the best. DARA and Hamvention? have been working on a contingency plan in the event HARA would become unavailable. We have spent many hours over the last few years evaluating possible locations and have found one in the area we believe will be a great new home! Due to logistics and timing issues, we will make a formal announcement introducing our new partner. This information will be coming soon. We all believe this new venue will be a spectacular place to hold our beloved event. Please rest assured we will have the event on the same weekend and, since it will be in the region, the current accommodations and outside events already planned for Hamvention? 2017 should not be affected. http://hamvention.org/dayton-hamvention-2017-venue-announcement/ [ANS thanks DARA, Ron Cramer, KD8ENJ, and the Hamvention Staff for the above information] --------------------------------------------------------------------- Good-Bye, Hara Arena! Hamvention to Relocate in 2017! Hamvention? has announced that Hara Arena, the home of Hamvention since 1964, is closing, but Hamvention will continue. Hamvention 2016, the event?s 65th running, was also the last held in the six-building Hara complex. Hamvention 2017 will be held at a new, yet-to-be-disclosed location in the Dayton area. ?The Dayton Amateur Radio Association (DARA) regrets to inform our many vendors, visitors and stakeholders that, unfortunately, Hara has announced the closing of their facility,? a news release from Hamvention General Chair Ron Cramer, KD8ENJ, said today (July 29). ?We have begun execution of our contingency plan to move Hamvention? 2017 to a new home. DARA and Hamvention have enjoyed many successful years working together with Hara Arena and we wish the Wampler family the best.? The news has struck the Amateur Radio community like a lightning bolt ? albeit tempered only by DARA?s assurances that Hamvention will not be going away as well. ?We are painfully aware of the loss this announcement will generate, which is why we have fought so long and hard to prevent it,? Hara Arena Marketing Director Karen Wampler said in a news release. According to Cramer, DARA and Hamvention have been working on a contingency plan in the event that the deteriorating Hara Arena ever should become unavailable. ?We have spent many hours over the last few years evaluating possible locations and have found one in the area we believe will be a great new home!? The announcement said that DARA and Hamvention expect to make a formal announcement soon ?introducing our new partner.? ?We all believe this new venue will be a spectacular place to hold our beloved event,? Cramer said. ?Please rest assured we will have the event on the same weekend and, since it will be in the region, the current accommodations and outside events already planned for Hamvention 2017 should not be affected.? ?We look forward to your continued support as we move to a new future with The Dayton Hamvention.? A hockey team?s cancellation of its upcoming season earlier this month had raised questions about the future availability of Hara Arena for Hamvention?. Hara Arena has been facing long-standing financial problems ? including unpaid property taxes. Renovations promised for the 2016 Hamvention never materialized. Hamvention attracted more than 25,000 visitors this spring and is worth millions of dollars to the Dayton area economy. The Wampler family has owned and operated Hara Arena since its humble origins in the 1950s, when Wampler Ballarena ? then a dance hall and now an exhibit hall familiar to Hamvention visitors ? was built in what had been a family- owned orchard. http://www.arrl.org/news/good-bye-hara-arena-hamvention-to-relocate-in-2017 [ANS thanks the ARRL for the above information] --------------------------------------------------------------------- UK Astronaut Tim Peake, KG5BVI/GB1SS, Heads Ham Contingent to 10 Downing Street UK Astronaut Tim Peake, KG5BVI/GB1SS -- just back from a duty tour on the International Space Station -- headed a contingent of radio amateurs and youngsters invited to visit the new Prime Minister Theresa May at 10 Downing Street earlier this month. The July 18 reception at the PM's residence celebrated the success of Peake's "Principia Mission" and his time in space. Sandringham School student Jessica Leigh, M6LPJ, and her head teacher Alan Gray, G4DJX, were among those also on hand, along with students from the Principia Mission schools. Jessica, then a brand-new ham, was the first student in the UK to speak with Peake during an Amateur Radio on the International Space Station (ARISS) ham radio contact with the ISS. Peake inaugurated the use of the ISS Ham TV system when he spoke on January 8 with Jessica and other students at Sandringham School in Hertfordshire, England. Also attending the reception at 10 Downing Street were Italian astronaut Samantha Cristoforetti, IZ0UDF, and the UK's first astronaut, Helen Sharman, GB1MIR, who traveled to the Russian Mir space station in 1991. Cristoforetti was among those responsible for configuring the Ham TV digital Amateur Radio TV (DATV) system on the space station. Peake dedicated part of his 6 months in space to educational activities for youngsters on Earth. He described his Principia Mission as the largest and most ambitious educational outreach program of any European space mission. It was supported by ARISS, the UK Space Agency, the ESA, and others on a long list of educational institutions and organizations. The July 29-31 AMSAT-UK International Space Colloquium in Guildford will feature presentations about Peake's Principia Mission, and Sandringham School students will talk about their ARISS experience. [ANS thanks ARISS and the ARRL for the above information] --------------------------------------------------------------------- South African SDR Transponder Working Group During the first AMSAT SA SDR conversation, who met on Wednesday 27 July 2016, the participants discussed various aspects of changing transponders on future satellite missions to Software Defined Radio. The first step in the process is to develop a roadmap. The first roadmap proposals will be discussed at the group's next Skype conversation on Wednesday 10 August. The group is also working on setting up an information sharing platform. Visit www.amsatsa.org.za for more information on how to become a member of AMSAT SA and to join the SDR conversation. [ANS thanks the South African Radio League News for Sunday, 31 July 2016 for the above information] --------------------------------------------------------------------- Past AMSAT President Doug Loughmiller, W5BL, SK Past AMSAT President and AMSAT Journal Editor Doug Loughmiller, W5BL, of McKinney, Texas, died on July 22. An ARRL Life Member, he was 60 and had been suffering from cancer. ?This is very sad news,? said Al Ward, W5LUA. ?He will be missed greatly.? Loughmiller was probably best known in recent years as a high-altitude Amateur Radio ballooning enthusiast, and he evangelized on that topic at the ARRL Centennial Convention in 2014 as well as at Dayton Hamvention?. He was the co- moderator of the BalloonSat Forum at Hamvention, and the co-founder of ARBONET (Amateur Radio Balloon over North East Texas) ? described as ?a poor man?s space program.? He also held a pilot?s license and was interested in motor sports, fishing, and scuba diving. He also was an active Amateur Radio instructor, and he was the recipient of the 2008 Herb S. Brier Award bestowed by the ARRL to recognize a volunteer Amateur Radio instructor. Loughmiller grew up in Indiana and, after graduating from high school there, he attended Paris Junior College in Texas. His first career was as a baker, but from there he jumped to a job in the Satellite Communications Department at the University of Surrey, in England, as a payload supervisor. Subsequently he pursued a successful career in the electronics component industry, working for Arrow Electronics, Future Electronics/FAI, and RAM Electronic Sales. Loughmiller ran for elective office in the ARRL West Gulf Division and in the North Texas Section. He was a member of the Denton County Amateur Radio Association and the Red River Valley Amateur Radio Club, where he served as president in the 1980s. A service was helded in Paris, Texas, on July 27, with many AMSAT, ARRL, and amateur radio friends in attendance. http://www.arrl.org/news/past-amsat-president-doug-loughmiller-w5bl-sk [ANS thanks the ARRL for the above information] --------------------------------------------------------------------- AMSAT Events Information about AMSAT activities at other important events around the country. Examples of these events are radio club meetings where AMSAT Area Coordinators give presentations, demonstrations of working amateur satellites, and hamfests with an AMSAT presence (a table with AMSAT literature and merchandise, sometimes also with presentations, forums, and/or demonstrations). *Saturday, 6 August 2016 ? Austin Summerfest in Austin TX *Saturday, 13 August 2016 ? KL7KC Hamfest in Fairbanks AK *Saturday, 20 August 2016 ? Spark in the Park in Wyoming MI *Saturday, 3 September 2016 - Shelby Hamfest in Shelby, NC (ARRL North Carolina State Convention) - AMSAT Forum Only *Saturday and Sunday, 10-11 September 2016 Boxboro Hamfest in Boxborough, MA (ARRL New England Division Convention) *Friday, 23 September 2016 ? presentation at Jet Propulsion Laboratory Amateur Radio Club in Pasadena CA *Friday and Saturday, 21-22 October 2016 ? CopaFest 2016, south of Maricopa AZ *Saturday, 12 November 2016 ? Oro Valley Amateur Radio Club Hamfest in Marana AZ *Saturday, 3 December 2016 ? Superstition Superfest in Mesa AZ *Saturday, 14 January 2017 ? Thunderbird Hamfest 2017 in Phoenix AZ *Saturday, 4 February 2017 ? Palm Springs Hamfest in Palm Springs CA *Friday-Sunday, 10-12 February 2017 Orlando HamCation in Orlando, FL *Friday and Saturday, 17-18 February 2017 ? Yuma Hamfest in Yuma AZ [ANS thanks AMSAT-NA for the above information] --------------------------------------------------------------------- ARISS News Successful Contacts * A telebridge contact via W6SRJ with students attending the ESA Space Camp 2016 in Lenk, Switzerland, was successful Mon 2016-07-25 . * A telebridge contact via W6SRJ with students at United Space School hosted by the Foundation for International Space Education (FISE), in Seabrook TX, USA was successful Tue 2016-07-19. * A telebridge via VK4KHZ with students at the YOTA Camp 2016 IARU-R1 in Salzburg, Austria,was successful Mon 2016-07-18. * A telebridge via W6SRJ contact with students participating in Frontiers of Flight Museum's ?Moon Day 2016?, Dallas TX, USA was successful Sat 2016-07-16. * A telebridge contact via W6SRJ with students from a consortium of schools attending the ISS R&D Conference, San Diego, CA, USA as part of STEM Day was successful Thu 2016-07-14. . Upcoming Contacts * A direct contact via BN?SH with students at Sacred Heart Primary School, New Taipei City, Taiwan, R.O.C, is scheduled for Tue 2016-08-02 08:36:03 UTC. The scheduled astronaut is Takuya Onishi, KF5LKS. The Sacred Heart Primary School in Taiwan was founded in 1965 and is part of the world family of Sacred Heart Schools which can be found on five continents. Its philosophy of education is rooted in the development of the whole person. This founding vision was that of a great educator- Madeleine Sophie Barat - who lived at the time of the French Revolution. In her day, as in ours, the social fabric was disintegrating. Her response was to try to rebuild and transform society through an education based on solid intellectual training and spiritual values leading to the development of the whole person. Sacred Heart Education People in East Asia are, to a large extent, shaped by Confucianism, whose tradition stresses respect for teachers and family. Our teachers are provided with regular in service training to enable them to meet the unique challenges of personal and social responsibility, posed by the influence of modern technology and the Western stress on individualism, which are rapidly changing our world. At the same time, they learn to nurture a global awareness and concern in their students. Sacred Heart School strives to give students a well-rounded education, based on the conviction that each person has talents and capacities which can contribute to the betterment of society. We believe that school is the place for students to both acquire a love of learning and experience hope, joy and fullness of life. We are convinced that true human development is based on faith in God's love for each person.Youngsters of various religious beliefs are welcome. Faith is integrated with life and students are offered an education which teaches personal values and emphasizes mutual respect among all people. At the same time, a deep appreciation for intellectual values is cultivated, allowing students to be knowledgeable, questioning, and reflective. Our students are taught to be persons capable of being both independent and able to work with others; of having a compassionate heart ? especially for the marginalized of society and of experiencing joy in service and in living for others. Creativity is encouraged in the teaching of all subjects so that the students can develop their own vision and learn to live with commitments. Profile At present the school has 781 students from 7 to 12 years of age. The campus is ideally situated in the suburbs, at the foot of the Goddess of Mercy Mountain, with the Tamsui River in the foreground. School buildings are surrounded by spacious gardens with abundant flowers, birds and trees. We believe that both dedicated educators and a healthy environment are essential to quality education which will influence the students for life. * A telebridge contact via IK1SLD with Scouts participating in Space Jam 10, in Rantoul IL, USA, is scheduled for Sat 2016-08-06 15:59:03 UTC. The scheduled astronaut is Kate Rubins, KG5FYJ. Greetings from the participants and volunteers of Space Jam 10 in Rantoul, Illinois. Though primarily a weekend Scouting and STEM education event, we are open to all interested youth. Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts from 27 states have come together in an educational and fun format to learn life skills that will prepare them for the increasingly complex future. We are adding Art to STEM this year making STEAM. While it is well known that Scouting teaches pioneering skills like camping and wilderness survival, the new pioneers and wilderness are in outer space and we are working hard at 44 technology oriented Merit Badges and activities, plus some fun things like the Duct Tape Merit Badge. Talking to the astronauts on the ISS is an unforgettable part of the experience at Space Jam and that's next on our list. We will not know for many years whether one of these youths becomes an astronaut themselves but it is certain that they are all part of tomorrow's leaders. Watch http://www.ariss.org/upcoming-contacts.html for information about upcoming contacts as they are scheduled. [ANS thanks ARISS, Dave, AA4KN, and Charlie, AJ9N for the above information] --------------------------------------------------------------------- Satellite Shorts From All Over Fripp Island Activation EM92 On the AMSAT-BB, Nick, KE8AKW reports: On around July 30th to around August 6th we are going to be working the satellites from Fripp Island, South Carolina, EM92 and also will be activating IOTA NA-110 (Fripp Island) on HF 40-10 meters using a FT-857D and either a Buddipole or End fed dipole. As for our satellite work we are working all available satellites SSB/FM, the gear consists of a Arrow antenna and a IC-821. Note that we will be working the satellites and HF casually but will try to get it on air as much as possible. The operators will be either me or my Dad N8XQM behind the mic. Will try to post updates here either on the AMSAT-BB or my Twitter on how the operations are going. Fripp Island is a small island near the border of Georgia close to Savanna, it is a gated community noted for its nice vacation spot. Hope to hear you from Fripp Island. [ANS thanks Nick, KE8AKW for the above information] Chinese Rocket Burns Up Over North America The body of China's experimental Long March 7 rocket re-entered Earth's atmosphere on Wednesday night, July 27th, around 9:38 p.m. Pacific Time, creating a bright fireball over the western USA. The glowing trail was spotted in Utah, Nevada and much of California. The re-entry signaled the Long March 7's return from one month in space. It began its mission on June 25, 2016, in a night launch from the Wenchang Satellite Launch Center on Hainan Island off China's southern coast. The flight tested new technologies essential to China's developing space program. The Long March 7 is expected to play a key role in the construction of a Chinese space station planned for the decades ahead. Videos of the can be viewed here https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=6&v=E1JRauKggsc [ANS thanks SpaceWeather.com for the above information] National Parks on The Air - Satellite Activation - Blue Ridge Parkway Video John Brier, KG4AKV, has post a video on YouTube of his recent NPOTA Activity. https://youtu.be/EyXZ59-t8BQ John reports this was filmed on Sunday July 17th, 2016 on the Craggy Overlook Trail on the Blue Ridge Parkway, North Carolina. I think this video is pretty fun! This was my first National Parks on The Air (NPOTA) activation and it couldn't have been more exciting and beautiful. I made ten contacts, which is the minimum required to get credit for an NPOTA activation, and half of those contacts were from a short pileup immediately after I put my call out on the bird, SO-50. This pass is from Sunday July 17th 2016 but I technically did my first activation the day before at the same place, and I even made 14 contacts on that near overhead pass, but I had more video sources (four) from Sunday than Saturday, and I also operated better, with more efficiency and with less screwups (though not none), than the Sunday activation. Saturday felt very hectic as I struggled to operate well while also tracking the relatively faster moving satellite overhead. If I make a video of that pass I'm sure it won't seem that bad to others but that's just how it felt. I probably will make a video of that pass too but I definitely also want to make more opportunities for me to experience pileups like this. That's why it was so exciting. As I said at the end of the video there are three national parks on the Outer Banks of North Carolina: Cape Lookout, Cape Hatteras and the Wright Brothers National Memorial. I'm sure those would be great places to get some cool video, though I'm not sure if I'll be able to use my DSLR out in that harsh environment! They'll also just be fun to visit. I'm thinking of trying HF operation too as I bet I could get a pileup there too. Maybe I'll get a Buddipole. That would be a cool addition to my operating because over the last year I've done almost exclusively satellite communications. It would be another opportunity for a different kind of video too. Stations contacted: 01) K8II 02) NP4JV 03) W7JSD 04) N6UA 05) KC3FHV 06) NX9B 07) W5CBF 08) KD8ATF 09) KD8VRX 10) K8YSE Please Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/c/SpaceComms1?sub_confirmation=1 Links to videos featured at the end: TOMSK Bandit ISS Repeater: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=svnB7h_k7_M My First Perfect ISS SSTV Image: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7to9uX1sWC4 Equipment I use for ISS Reception: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j3JwOwjYIkM ISS Reception (Kopernik Observatory): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LGFEanljOG8 [ANS thanks John Brier, KG4AKV 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, Joe Spier, K6WAO k6wao at amsat dot org From wa4sca at gmail.com Sun Jul 31 11:27:42 2016 From: wa4sca at gmail.com (Alan) Date: Sun, 31 Jul 2016 06:27:42 -0500 Subject: [amsat-bb] EO-79 active Message-ID: <000001d1eb1e$8dee0e70$a9ca2b50$@GMAIL.COM> This morning during the AMSAT-UK symposium Wouter, PA3WEG reported that the transponder is active. Shortly afterwards, a QSO was announced. Note that power budget and resets may limit the duration of activity. 73s, Alan WA4SCA ----------------------------------- Keep Calm and Carry On From kayakfishtx at gmail.com Sun Jul 31 12:21:07 2016 From: kayakfishtx at gmail.com (Clayton Coleman) Date: Sun, 31 Jul 2016 07:21:07 -0500 Subject: [amsat-bb] XE1AY/P Concinas Island Message-ID: I spoke with Ismael, XE1AY this morning on SO-50 at 12:04 UTC. He mentioned that he would later be visiting Cocinas Island, DK79kn and would operate from there. 73 Clayton W5PFG From skristof at etczone.com Sun Jul 31 17:52:19 2016 From: skristof at etczone.com (skristof at etczone.com) Date: Sun, 31 Jul 2016 13:52:19 -0400 Subject: [amsat-bb] AO-85 Message-ID: <63b7a5a812ce0311d73144a7b8818b33@etczone.com> Was AO-85 quiet on the most recent pass (in the past few minutes) or did the roofers disconnect my antenna? Steve AI9IN