[amsat-bb] Global Geo SATCOM system? and WSPR back

[Andrew Rich]

APRS via INMARSAT please

Andrew 

> On 8 Oct. 2016, at 07:28, Robert Bruninga <bruninga at usna.edu> wrote:
> 
> Another possible APRS Message return path is to use very low power,
> reliable WSPR links.
> 
> 
> 
> Although WSPR only communicates CALLSIGN and then GRID, and POWER in only
> 22 bits, we have already exploited simple FIVE DIGIT communications on our
> next QIKCOM- satellite (awaiting launch). http://aprs.org/qikcom-2.html
> 
> 
> 
> Via QIKCOM-2, any user with only a DTMF Ham Radio HT can communicate into
> the global APRS system using even an ICOM-2AT that is 40 years old.  Using
> 4 digit codes we can communicate:
> 
> ·        Grid position
> 
> ·        Any of the 43 ARRL Radiograms
> 
> ·        Including a 2 digit modifier in some messages with variables
> 
> ·        Such as #30 which can say any of the 14 Maritime emergency codes
> 
> ·        And there are still thousands of codes remaining in the 22 bit
> space.
> 
> 
> 
> See now we are proposing to experiment with a parallel WSPR return path for
> this OUTNET Ham Radio OUTERNET experiment.
> 
> http://aprs.org/wspr-out.html
> 
> 
> 
> So, if you are playing with WSPR in addition to your AMSAT interests, let
> me know.
> 
> 
> 
> Bob Bruninga, WB4APR
> 
> 
> 
> *From:* Robert Bruninga [mailto:bruninga at usna.edu]
> *Sent:* Wednesday, October 05, 2016 6:52 PM
> *Subject:* Global Geo SATCOM system?
> 
> 
> 
> AMSAT tinkerers?
> 
> 
> 
> OUTERNET is a free worldwide Geostationary Satellite downlink system
> designed to bring content to remote areas all over the globe.  They have
> six geostationary birds covering the entire globe EVERYWHERE.  All you need
> is a small 18” (or 36” in some very remote areas) to receive content via
> your own home-made receiver based on a TV dongle and Rasberry Pi.
> 
> 
> 
> Is there anyone on AMSAT-bb that is already receiving this content?  We’d
> like to hear about how easy it is to set up a receiver.
> 
> 
> 
> We have some ideas on how this can be used to augment Ham radio in our
> Emergency Response and remote operations missions.  See
> http://aprs.org/outnet.html
> 
> 
> 
> Bob, WB4APR
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