From kb2mjeff at att.net  Thu Feb  1 00:26:50 2018
From: kb2mjeff at att.net (kb2mjeff at att.net)
Date: Wed, 31 Jan 2018 19:26:50 -0500
Subject: [amsat-bb] Icom UX-9100 output
Message-ID: <60A96FB638F84AB68D1B3102FD821469@kb2m4PC>

I recently installed a UX-9100 1.2 gig module in my IC-9100. I was looking for the advertised 1 to 10 watt output, but am only seeing 2 watts out max. What are other IC-9100 users seeing for watts out?

73 Jeff kb2m


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From maccody at att.net  Thu Feb  1 01:49:04 2018
From: maccody at att.net (Mac A. Cody)
Date: Wed, 31 Jan 2018 19:49:04 -0600
Subject: [amsat-bb] Potential 23cm FM transmitter
In-Reply-To: <b3580df5-8ded-45e4-8b2f-cc7563c58f82@Spark>
References: <551f6395-ebef-4cd9-bc2f-c20a9575c633@Spark>
	<1bec3a3b-993b-623e-3c8d-d92378482cb9@att.net>
	<b3580df5-8ded-45e4-8b2f-cc7563c58f82@Spark>
Message-ID: <45923b45-2031-bae4-8c39-b019344e8f6d@att.net>

Wish you had mentioned that it was in the January issue (long with a 
page number,
too) in your original posting.

Mac

On 01/30/2018 11:14 PM, Brad Brooks wrote:
> Mac, the arrival I was referencing started on page 20 of the Jan 2018 issue?a number of pages back from the region you quoted from.
>
> The links at the end of the article point to the following site of Bas PE1JPD, who has a nice single board FM unit that has potential. Looks like he offers his kits for about 158 Euros+shipping: http://www.pe1jpd.nl/index.php/23cm_nbfm/
>
> 73 Brad WF7T
>
> On Jan 30, 2018, 7:47 PM -0600, Mac A. Cody <maccody at att.net>, wrote:
>> This is my third attempt to post this message.? It seems that the AMSAT-BB
>> blocks messages with JPEG attachments.? Below is a Google translation of
>> the article on the 23cm transceiver inDKARS magazine.
>>
>> 73,
>>
>> Mac Cody / AE5PH
>>
>> VHF-UHF-SHF News
>> This month provided by Hans van Alphen, PA?EHG
>>
>> Nice new transistor for 23 cm PA
>>
>> Since the beginning of this year NXP has a nice power LDMOS transistor
>> in the range for the 23 cm band.
>> The transistor type: MRFE8VP13350 assumes pre-matched adaptation and is
>> designed for industrial, scientific and medical applications. The
>> transistor is capable of supplying 350 watts in the frequency range 700
>> to 1300 MHz, which is also ideal for our 23 cm band.
>> With a typical LDMOS supply voltage of 50 volts, approximately 10 to 14
>> amps is required to get the 350 watt output with a control of 8 watts, a
>> comfortable 16 dB gain.
>>
>> Italian Technology Broadcast offers 490 Euro ex VAT a module for sale
>> consisting of a built pallet with all parts on it and a copper base of
>> 9.5 mm thick that needs to be mounted on a cooling plate.
>>
>> Further information and how to order this unit can be found via:
>> http://vhelectronics.sk/index.php/en/rf-modules-and-boxes/alx-350-detail
>>
>> For those for whom this power is not yet sufficient, NXP has also
>> announced a bigger brother, the MRF13750H, which can deliver an output
>> of no less than 750 Watts in the band from 700 MHz up to and including
>> 1300 MHz. With almost 20 dB gain, approximately 10 Watts is sufficient
>> to send the transistor. This transistor will probably soon be on the
>> market and possibly also as a complete one
>> power pallets become available. Data from this transistor can be found at:
>> https://www.nxp.com/docs/en/data-sheet/PRF13750H.pdf
>>
>> 70 cm EME with only 10 watts
>> On 2 December 2017, the M6EBQ succeeded in making a 70cm EME QSO with
>> DL7APV with only 10 Watt output. The connection in WSJT was made with 10
>> W output from a Yeasu FT857 and as antenna a DG7YBN 70-17m 17 element Yagi.
>>
>> The antenna used to design by DG7YBN uses a flat folded dipole with
>> which very favorable characteristics can be achieved.
>>
>> The antenna has the property that the side lobes at the back are very
>> well suppressed and thus a very good front-rear ratio for the length of
>> this antenna.
>>
>> With 3.63 meters in length and a gain of 17.3 dBi and a front-back ratio
>> of no less than 38 dB, this is also a very suitable antenna for
>> contests. Of course, therefore, there is also little noise picked up and
>> the antenna is also very suitable for moonbounce.
>>
>> Information on how to make this antenna can be found at:
>> http://dg7ybn.de/432MHz/GTV70_17m.htm
>>
>>
>> On 01/26/2018 01:43 PM, Brad Brooks wrote:
>>> For those who receive the DKARS magazine, there is a very interesting article. The transceiver described is for ATV, but it looks like like it will tune to the AO-92 uplink frequency. Seems to put out 400mw FM out. I am not able to take time now to review deeper (stealing away from work) but I look forward to parsing through the schematic/links this weekend. I am forwarding this notice for anyone who will be able to get there sooner. I think there is some potential here, and I would like to know other? opinions.
>>>
>>> Www.dkars.nl
>>>
>>> 73 Brad WF7T
>>> Nashville TN EM66
>>> _______________________________________________
>>> Sent viaAMSAT-BB at amsat.org. AMSAT-NA makes this open forum available
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From maccody at att.net  Thu Feb  1 02:10:46 2018
From: maccody at att.net (Mac A. Cody)
Date: Wed, 31 Jan 2018 20:10:46 -0600
Subject: [amsat-bb] Potential 23cm FM transmitter
In-Reply-To: <b3580df5-8ded-45e4-8b2f-cc7563c58f82@Spark>
References: <551f6395-ebef-4cd9-bc2f-c20a9575c633@Spark>
	<1bec3a3b-993b-623e-3c8d-d92378482cb9@att.net>
	<b3580df5-8ded-45e4-8b2f-cc7563c58f82@Spark>
Message-ID: <679385a6-8340-6ad5-e27a-f6732a0118a8@att.net>

Below is the translation of the article, if anyone's interested.

73,

Mac / AE5PH

A 23cm narrowband FM homebody transceiver
By Michel Lips, PA7ML

I have been active on the U-SHF frequencies for several years as an ATV 
driver. For a long time I also wanted to work in phone on those high 
frequencies. Now you can buy a well-known brand transceiver and place a 
module in it to be radioactive at 23cm. No matter how beautiful these 
shopping boxes are, that is not the challenge of the radio hobby for me. 
With some research on Google I discovered the website of Bas, PE1JPD. 
There I found a kit for a 23 cm NBFM transceiver working from 1240 to 
1300 MHz. The transceiver offers, among other things, simplex and duplex 
settings.

I am a less experienced electronics manufacturer. I also did not follow 
any training in this field. However, in recent years I have built some 
small radio hobby projects, but no self-built FM transceiver. I finally 
purchased the kit. All parts have been collected and checked by me. The 
construction instructions are well described. Experiences are exchanged 
on various forums and websites.

First, I soldered all SMD components on the underside of the PCB. A thin 
soldering iron and a loupe with lighting should not be missing. Then I 
placed the top according to instructions according to instructions.

For the parts that were unknown to me, I went to look up the specs on 
the internet to understand the operation and the connections. With my 
print layout I had to remove some parts and then place a purchased TCXO.

Then drilled holes in the HF can and soldered the print to the can. Then 
the wiring is applied to the transit C's to the LCD, shift switch, 
rotary encoder, volume on / off button, microphone and voltage 
connection. I had not yet made the wiring final; I finally did that when 
installing a transceiver housing.

Then put tension on it. There were no bangs or smoke plumes, but the 
frequency of PI6NOS on the LCD. The sending also worked. But just went 
to good friend Willem, PE1EZU, to do some measurements. The power meter 
hole 400 mW and a deviation of 2 hertz. With a 23 cm ATV transmitter 
with a dBm attenuator set the Murata band filter and the Toko coils for 
the 63 MHz mid-frequency. This went less well. When visiting the Leo Bak 
room of PI4RCG with Bas, PE1JPD, the designer quickly noticed the 
inconvenience. The Toko coils and discriminator were incorrectly 
soldered. The Toko coils are connected with a bypass to ground and the 
discriminator is removed and replaced by a regular yellow mid-frequency 
coil with a 156 hp [pF] C.

One of the Toko coils had a crazy ferrite core. By placing a hair out of 
a paintbrush on the side, the ferrite core could be tuned back to 
normal. Furthermore, I have applied the modifications of Remco, PE1FYM, 
and what I found to updates on the website of PE1JPD. A Peiker 
microphone completes the construction package.

Then the first connection was a fact at the location of PI4RCG to PI6NOS.

Via eBay, I found a provider of cheap and beautiful housing in Bangkok. 
You buy there for about 20 euros excluding 20 euros shipping this metal 
box. I applied the HF-tin and the power supply to an experimental 
circuit board and built it into the metal box. To complete the project, 
I want to build a power module and pre-amp with, among other things, SMA 
relays in the same kind of metal box.

There are radio colleagues who find these kinds of projects difficult. 
On the one hand
inexperience with electronics building projects or having little or no 
SMD solder experience. I want to encourage radio amateurs to participate 
in a DIY project. It is namely educational and fun to do. In addition, 
it does not have to be finished tomorrow, if you time and sentence you 
get the job done in your radio hack. If you do not have any measuring 
equipment, then surely a radio friend / radio club has.

Lima-SDR is a comparable building package, but then for HF. You will 
also find a lot of information about this on the web. See also the links 
below.

http://www.pe1jpd.nl/

http://www.zendamateur.com/viewtopic.php?f=14&t=15109

http://chevalgrp.com/standalone.php

http://www.lima-sdr.nl/tiki-index.php

http://limasdr.blogspot.nl/?m=1

On 01/30/2018 11:14 PM, Brad Brooks wrote:
> Mac, the arrival I was referencing started on page 20 of the Jan 2018 issue?a number of pages back from the region you quoted from.
>
> The links at the end of the article point to the following site of Bas PE1JPD, who has a nice single board FM unit that has potential. Looks like he offers his kits for about 158 Euros+shipping: http://www.pe1jpd.nl/index.php/23cm_nbfm/
>
> 73 Brad WF7T
>
> On Jan 30, 2018, 7:47 PM -0600, Mac A. Cody <maccody at att.net>, wrote:
>> This is my third attempt to post this message.? It seems that the AMSAT-BB
>> blocks messages with JPEG attachments.? Below is a Google translation of
>> the article on the 23cm transceiver inDKARS magazine.
>>
>> 73,
>>
>> Mac Cody / AE5PH
>>
>> VHF-UHF-SHF News
>> This month provided by Hans van Alphen, PA?EHG
>>
>> Nice new transistor for 23 cm PA
>>
>> Since the beginning of this year NXP has a nice power LDMOS transistor
>> in the range for the 23 cm band.
>> The transistor type: MRFE8VP13350 assumes pre-matched adaptation and is
>> designed for industrial, scientific and medical applications. The
>> transistor is capable of supplying 350 watts in the frequency range 700
>> to 1300 MHz, which is also ideal for our 23 cm band.
>> With a typical LDMOS supply voltage of 50 volts, approximately 10 to 14
>> amps is required to get the 350 watt output with a control of 8 watts, a
>> comfortable 16 dB gain.
>>
>> Italian Technology Broadcast offers 490 Euro ex VAT a module for sale
>> consisting of a built pallet with all parts on it and a copper base of
>> 9.5 mm thick that needs to be mounted on a cooling plate.
>>
>> Further information and how to order this unit can be found via:
>> http://vhelectronics.sk/index.php/en/rf-modules-and-boxes/alx-350-detail
>>
>> For those for whom this power is not yet sufficient, NXP has also
>> announced a bigger brother, the MRF13750H, which can deliver an output
>> of no less than 750 Watts in the band from 700 MHz up to and including
>> 1300 MHz. With almost 20 dB gain, approximately 10 Watts is sufficient
>> to send the transistor. This transistor will probably soon be on the
>> market and possibly also as a complete one
>> power pallets become available. Data from this transistor can be found at:
>> https://www.nxp.com/docs/en/data-sheet/PRF13750H.pdf
>>
>> 70 cm EME with only 10 watts
>> On 2 December 2017, the M6EBQ succeeded in making a 70cm EME QSO with
>> DL7APV with only 10 Watt output. The connection in WSJT was made with 10
>> W output from a Yeasu FT857 and as antenna a DG7YBN 70-17m 17 element Yagi.
>>
>> The antenna used to design by DG7YBN uses a flat folded dipole with
>> which very favorable characteristics can be achieved.
>>
>> The antenna has the property that the side lobes at the back are very
>> well suppressed and thus a very good front-rear ratio for the length of
>> this antenna.
>>
>> With 3.63 meters in length and a gain of 17.3 dBi and a front-back ratio
>> of no less than 38 dB, this is also a very suitable antenna for
>> contests. Of course, therefore, there is also little noise picked up and
>> the antenna is also very suitable for moonbounce.
>>
>> Information on how to make this antenna can be found at:
>> http://dg7ybn.de/432MHz/GTV70_17m.htm
>>
>>
>> On 01/26/2018 01:43 PM, Brad Brooks wrote:
>>> For those who receive the DKARS magazine, there is a very interesting article. The transceiver described is for ATV, but it looks like like it will tune to the AO-92 uplink frequency. Seems to put out 400mw FM out. I am not able to take time now to review deeper (stealing away from work) but I look forward to parsing through the schematic/links this weekend. I am forwarding this notice for anyone who will be able to get there sooner. I think there is some potential here, and I would like to know other? opinions.
>>>
>>> Www.dkars.nl
>>>
>>> 73 Brad WF7T
>>> Nashville TN EM66
>>> _______________________________________________
>>> 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
>>
>> _______________________________________________
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From k.alexander at rogers.com  Thu Feb  1 03:14:13 2018
From: k.alexander at rogers.com (Ken Alexander)
Date: Thu, 1 Feb 2018 03:14:13 +0000 (UTC)
Subject: [amsat-bb] Schedule for This Weekend's Rove to FN17/18
References: <1037268506.792404.1517454853860.ref@mail.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <1037268506.792404.1517454853860@mail.yahoo.com>

Hi Everyone!
I'll be activating FN17/18 this weekend, with stops in FN05/07/08 along the way.? No stop in FN06 on the outbound trip because the timing didn't work out.? I'll look into stopping there on my return trip on Sunday.
Please let me know if none of the passes favour your location and kindly suggest an alternative.
As always:1.? Times are UTC and are my AOS2.? Weather permitting3.? Follow me on Twitter @ve3hls for updates
73,
Ken
Friday, FN05 Huntsville?02.02.2018? AO-85? 16:29 CA?02.02.2018? AO-91? 16:43??02.02.2018? AO-07? 16:52 EU
Friday, FN07 Temiskaming Shores?02.02.2018? AO-07? 20:33 CA?02.02.2018? AO-85? 21:34??02.02.2018? AO-73? 22:18 SC?02.02.2018? AO-07? 22:32 CA
Saturday Morning, FN08??03.02.2018? AO-73? 14:47 CA?03.02.2018? AO-85? 15:13 CA?03.02.2018? AO-07? 15:55 EU
Saturday Afternoon, FN17?03.02.2018? AO-91? 18:42??03.02.2018? AO-07? 19:33 CA?03.02.2018? AO-85? 20:19??03.02.2018? AO-07? 21:28 CA?03.02.2018? AO-85? 21:59?
Saturday Afternoon/Evening, FN18?03.02.2018? AO-85? 23:40 CA?03.02.2018? XW-2F? 23:53 CA?04.02.2018? FO-29? 00:06 UK?04.02.2018? AO-73? 01:46 CA
CA - Reaches to U.S. west coastEU - Reaches parts of EuropeSC - Reaches Scotland, CQ 2M0SQL!UK - Reaches most/all of U.K.

From k.alexander at rogers.com  Thu Feb  1 03:17:21 2018
From: k.alexander at rogers.com (Ken Alexander)
Date: Thu, 1 Feb 2018 03:17:21 +0000 (UTC)
Subject: [amsat-bb] Schedule for This Weekend's Rove to FN17/18
In-Reply-To: <1037268506.792404.1517454853860@mail.yahoo.com>
References: <1037268506.792404.1517454853860.ref@mail.yahoo.com>
	<1037268506.792404.1517454853860@mail.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <793562411.829483.1517455041800@mail.yahoo.com>

Oh Dear!? Did everybody lose the formatting like this?? Ugh!
Please check Twitter for a properly formatted schedule.
Ken

      From: Ken Alexander <k.alexander at rogers.com>
 To: AMSAT BB <amsat-bb at amsat.org> 
 Sent: Wednesday, January 31, 2018 10:15 PM
 Subject: [amsat-bb] Schedule for This Weekend's Rove to FN17/18
   
Hi Everyone!
I'll be activating FN17/18 this weekend, with stops in FN05/07/08 along the way.? No stop in FN06 on the outbound trip because the timing didn't work out.? I'll look into stopping there on my return trip on Sunday.
Please let me know if none of the passes favour your location and kindly suggest an alternative.
As always:1.? Times are UTC and are my AOS2.? Weather permitting3.? Follow me on Twitter @ve3hls for updates
73,
Ken
Friday, FN05 Huntsville?02.02.2018? AO-85? 16:29 CA?02.02.2018? AO-91? 16:43??02.02.2018? AO-07? 16:52 EU
Friday, FN07 Temiskaming Shores?02.02.2018? AO-07? 20:33 CA?02.02.2018? AO-85? 21:34??02.02.2018? AO-73? 22:18 SC?02.02.2018? AO-07? 22:32 CA
Saturday Morning, FN08??03.02.2018? AO-73? 14:47 CA?03.02.2018? AO-85? 15:13 CA?03.02.2018? AO-07? 15:55 EU
Saturday Afternoon, FN17?03.02.2018? AO-91? 18:42??03.02.2018? AO-07? 19:33 CA?03.02.2018? AO-85? 20:19??03.02.2018? AO-07? 21:28 CA?03.02.2018? AO-85? 21:59?
Saturday Afternoon/Evening, FN18?03.02.2018? AO-85? 23:40 CA?03.02.2018? XW-2F? 23:53 CA?04.02.2018? FO-29? 00:06 UK?04.02.2018? AO-73? 01:46 CA
CA - Reaches to U.S. west coastEU - Reaches parts of EuropeSC - Reaches Scotland, CQ 2M0SQL!UK - Reaches most/all of U.K.
_______________________________________________
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From radiomb at bellsouth.net  Thu Feb  1 04:34:04 2018
From: radiomb at bellsouth.net (radiomb)
Date: Thu, 1 Feb 2018 04:34:04 +0000 (UTC)
Subject: [amsat-bb] Old Version of Satpc32
References: <961578419.844249.1517459644510.ref@mail.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <961578419.844249.1517459644510@mail.yahoo.com>

 ?? I have an old version of SatPC32 pre windows 10. I think I bought it about 4? years ago. Can I upgrade or do I need to buy a new Version? I down loaded the current demo program and I though I might be able to use it. I have the serial number (not sure if that is password) GI10******* on the disk cover.Tnx 73 Mike K4MIA

From radiomb at bellsouth.net  Thu Feb  1 04:34:04 2018
From: radiomb at bellsouth.net (radiomb)
Date: Thu, 1 Feb 2018 04:34:04 +0000 (UTC)
Subject: [amsat-bb] Old Version of Satpc32
References: <961578419.844249.1517459644510.ref@mail.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <961578419.844249.1517459644510@mail.yahoo.com>

 ?? I have an old version of SatPC32 pre windows 10. I think I bought it about 4? years ago. Can I upgrade or do I need to buy a new Version? I down loaded the current demo program and I though I might be able to use it. I have the serial number (not sure if that is password) GI10******* on the disk cover.Tnx 73 Mike K4MIA

From radiomb at bellsouth.net  Thu Feb  1 04:34:37 2018
From: radiomb at bellsouth.net (radiomb)
Date: Thu, 1 Feb 2018 04:34:37 +0000 (UTC)
Subject: [amsat-bb] Old Version of Satpc32
References: <274326545.846618.1517459677334.ref@mail.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <274326545.846618.1517459677334@mail.yahoo.com>

 ?? I have an old version of SatPC32 pre windows 10. I think I bought it about 4? years ago. Can I upgrade or do I need to buy a new Version? I down loaded the current demo program and I though I might be able to use it. I have the serial number (not sure if that is password) GI10******* on the disk cover.Tnx 73 Mike K4MIA

From aj9n at aol.com  Thu Feb  1 06:55:05 2018
From: aj9n at aol.com (aj9n at aol.com)
Date: Thu, 1 Feb 2018 01:55:05 -0500
Subject: [amsat-bb] Upcoming ARISS Contact Schedule as of 2018-02-01 06:00
	UTC
Message-ID: <1615025bb20-1723-1557c@webjas-vac224.srv.aolmail.net>

Upcoming ARISS Contact Schedule as of 2018-02-01 06:00 UTC



Quick list of scheduled contacts and events:

?
Central Magnet Math & Science ES/Batesville School District, Batesville, AR, telebridge, via IK1SLD

The ISS callsign is presently scheduled to be OR4ISS
The scheduled astronaut is Joe Acaba KE5DAR (***)
Contact was successful: Wed 2018-01-31 16:42:05 UTC 89 deg (***)

Congratulations to the Central Magnet Math & Science ES/Batesville School District students and Joe! (***)

?

Moore Square AIG/GT Magnet School, Raleigh, NC, direct via KG4AKV
The ISS callsign is presently scheduled to be NA1SS (***)
The scheduled astronaut is Scott Tingle KG5NZA (***)
Contact is a go for: Mon 2018-02-05 18:32:06 UTC 25 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 Kenwood 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:? 

Francesco IK?WGF with 132

Satoshi 7M3TJZ with 128

Gaston ON4WF with 123

Sergey RV3DR with 100


****************************************************************************
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?2018-02-01 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

http://www.amsat.org/amsat/ariss/news/arissnews.txt

Total number?of ARISS ISS to earth school events is 1205. (***)
Each school counts as 1?event.
Total number of ARISS ISS to earth school contacts is 1154. (***)
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 2018-02-01 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. 53 on orbit

Mark Vande Hei KG5GNP

Alexander Misurkin

Joe Acaba KE5DAR

?

Exp. 54 on orbit

Scott Tingle KG5NZA

Norishige Kanai

Alexander Skvortsov


****************************************************************************

73,
Charlie?Sufana AJ9N
One of the ARISS operation team mentors

?

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?

?

?

?

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?

?

?

?

?





From wa4sca at gmail.com  Thu Feb  1 08:04:16 2018
From: wa4sca at gmail.com (Alan)
Date: Thu, 1 Feb 2018 02:04:16 -0600
Subject: [amsat-bb] Old Version of Satpc32
In-Reply-To: <274326545.846618.1517459677334@mail.yahoo.com>
References: <274326545.846618.1517459677334.ref@mail.yahoo.com>
	<274326545.846618.1517459677334@mail.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <001f01d39b33$41c5b630$c5512290$@gmail.com>

Mike,

That is the registration number, and it is good forever.  Just install the demo, insert the number, and it is fully registered.

73,

Alan
WA4SCA


<-----Original Message-----
<From: AMSAT-BB [mailto:amsat-bb-bounces at amsat.org] On Behalf Of
<radiomb
<Sent: Wednesday, January 31, 2018 22:35 PM
<To: Amsat BB <amsat-bb at amsat.org>
<Subject: [amsat-bb] Old Version of Satpc32
<
<    I have an old version of SatPC32 pre windows 10. I think I bought it about
<4  years ago. Can I upgrade or do I need to buy a new Version? I down loaded
<the current demo program and I though I might be able to use it. I have the
<serial number (not sure if that is password) GI10******* on the disk
<cover.Tnx 73 Mike K4MIA
<_______________________________________________
<Sent via AMSAT-BB at amsat.org. AMSAT-NA makes this open forum available
<to all interested persons worldwide without requiring membership. Opinions
<expressed
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<NA.
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<program!
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From rbutler at tsss.org  Thu Feb  1 14:18:01 2018
From: rbutler at tsss.org (Ryan Butler)
Date: Thu, 1 Feb 2018 08:18:01 -0600
Subject: [amsat-bb] Old Version of Satpc32
In-Reply-To: <001f01d39b33$41c5b630$c5512290$@gmail.com>
References: <274326545.846618.1517459677334.ref@mail.yahoo.com>
	<274326545.846618.1517459677334@mail.yahoo.com>
	<001f01d39b33$41c5b630$c5512290$@gmail.com>
Message-ID: <CAGkenmeERQeawrLGNuPEn_GVnC+t0DijYUhF5kwT7EPGzwkHRA@mail.gmail.com>

See, I had an old copy as well and it would not take my number on the most
recent downloaded version.

I tried it several times, but I'll give it another shot.

Ryan, NF0T

On Thu, Feb 1, 2018 at 2:04 AM, Alan <wa4sca at gmail.com> wrote:

> Mike,
>
> That is the registration number, and it is good forever.  Just install the
> demo, insert the number, and it is fully registered.
>
> 73,
>
> Alan
> WA4SCA
>
>
> <-----Original Message-----
> <From: AMSAT-BB [mailto:amsat-bb-bounces at amsat.org] On Behalf Of
> <radiomb
> <Sent: Wednesday, January 31, 2018 22:35 PM
> <To: Amsat BB <amsat-bb at amsat.org>
> <Subject: [amsat-bb] Old Version of Satpc32
> <
> <    I have an old version of SatPC32 pre windows 10. I think I bought it
> about
> <4  years ago. Can I upgrade or do I need to buy a new Version? I down
> loaded
> <the current demo program and I though I might be able to use it. I have
> the
> <serial number (not sure if that is password) GI10******* on the disk
> <cover.Tnx 73 Mike K4MIA
> <_______________________________________________
> <Sent via AMSAT-BB at amsat.org. AMSAT-NA makes this open forum available
> <to all interested persons worldwide without requiring membership. Opinions
> <expressed
> <are solely those of the author, and do not reflect the official views of
> AMSAT-
> <NA.
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> <program!
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From quadpugh at bellsouth.net  Thu Feb  1 14:19:22 2018
From: quadpugh at bellsouth.net (Nick Pugh)
Date: Thu, 1 Feb 2018 08:19:22 -0600
Subject: [amsat-bb] pc32 help
Message-ID: <034501d39b67$a8b5f470$fa21dd50$@bellsouth.net>

When I engage satpc 32 with radio control It load the vhf frequency and loads the uhf frequency and continue this cycle.
Help?






nick

Cell      337 258 2527
 
Helping UL become a world Class Engineering  and Educational School
Disagree I Learn



From jerry.tuyls at telenet.be  Thu Feb  1 17:21:23 2018
From: jerry.tuyls at telenet.be (jerry.tuyls at telenet.be)
Date: Thu, 1 Feb 2018 18:21:23 +0100 (CET)
Subject: [amsat-bb] Potential 23cm FM transmitter
In-Reply-To: <9b60e371-7927-4b07-94f7-b992222e0de3@Spark>
References: <551f6395-ebef-4cd9-bc2f-c20a9575c633@Spark>
	<9b60e371-7927-4b07-94f7-b992222e0de3@Spark>
Message-ID: <694597599.23729634.1517505683134.JavaMail.zimbra@telenet.be>

I read somewhere the PE1JPD transverter kit has 25kHz steps only.

73's

Jerry

----- Oorspronkelijk bericht -----
Van: "Brad Brooks" <brad.wf7t at gmail.com>
Aan: "amsat-bb" <amsat-bb at amsat.org>
Verzonden: Dinsdag 30 januari 2018 21:40:53
Onderwerp: Re: [amsat-bb] Potential 23cm FM transmitter

Good day to all. Related to my previous post, please check this link for an interesting NBFM transceiver board for L-band uplinks:

http://www.pe1jpd.nl/index.php/23cm_nbfm/

Now I just need to find time!

73 Brad WF7T
EM66

On Jan 26, 2018, 1:43 PM -0600, Brad Brooks <brad.wf7t at gmail.com>, wrote:
> For those who receive the DKARS magazine, there is a very interesting article. The transceiver described is for ATV, but it looks like like it will tune to the AO-92 uplink frequency. Seems to put out 400mw FM out. I am not able to take time now to review deeper (stealing away from work) but I look forward to parsing through the schematic/links this weekend. I am forwarding this notice for anyone who will be able to get there sooner. I think there is some potential here, and I would like to know other? opinions.
>
> Www.dkars.nl
>
> 73 Brad WF7T
> Nashville TN EM66
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From w5rkn at w5rkn.com  Thu Feb  1 19:49:46 2018
From: w5rkn at w5rkn.com (Ronald G. Parsons)
Date: Thu, 1 Feb 2018 13:49:46 -0600
Subject: [amsat-bb] VUCC Awards-Endorsements for January 2018
Message-ID: <1AD667E2EB874E72AC1BA177E98190FC@Ron8300PC>

Here are the changed endorsements and new VUCC Satellite
Awards issued by the ARRL for the period January 1, 2018
through January 31, 2018.

Congratulations to all those who made the list this month!

CALL          1Jan18  1Feb18

N8RO            1020   1030
N8HM            1005   1025
WN9Q            416    710
K5ND            439    502
WD9EWK          384    400
N9EAT           336    410
NS3L            251    275
KE4AL           177    252
VE7CEW          200    251
PT9BM           126    151
PS8ET           101    127
WB7VUF                 107 (NEW VUCC)
AA8CH                  104 (NEW VUCC)
AL6D/W4                101 (NEW VUCC)
N3GS                   101 (NEW VUCC)
NK1N                   101 (NEW VUCC)
KE8FZT                 100 (NEW VUCC)
W5PFG (DM95)           100 (NEW VUCC)
W5PFG (EM12)           100 (NEW VUCC)

This is my first month creating this list. If you find errors
or omissions. please contact me off-list at <mycall>@<mycall>.com
and I'll revise the announcement.

This list was developed by comparing the ARRL .pdf
listings for January 1, 2018. and February 1, 2018. It's a visual
comparison so omissions are possible.  Apologies if your
call was not mentioned.  Thanks to all those who are
roving to grids that are rarely on the birds.  They are
doing most of the work!

73,
Ron W5RKN

From zmetzing at pobox.com  Thu Feb  1 20:09:08 2018
From: zmetzing at pobox.com (Zach Metzinger)
Date: Thu, 1 Feb 2018 14:09:08 -0600
Subject: [amsat-bb] Potential 23cm FM transmitter
In-Reply-To: <679385a6-8340-6ad5-e27a-f6732a0118a8@att.net>
References: <551f6395-ebef-4cd9-bc2f-c20a9575c633@Spark>
	<1bec3a3b-993b-623e-3c8d-d92378482cb9@att.net>
	<b3580df5-8ded-45e4-8b2f-cc7563c58f82@Spark>
	<679385a6-8340-6ad5-e27a-f6732a0118a8@att.net>
Message-ID: <02ffa9e2-439b-7641-0d3b-266a358e3564@pobox.com>

On 01/31/18 20:10, Mac A. Cody wrote:
> A 23cm narrowband FM homebody transceiver
> By Michel Lips, PA7ML
> 
> I have been active on the U-SHF frequencies for several years as an ATV
> driver. For a long time I also wanted to work in phone on those high
> frequencies. Now you can buy a well-known brand transceiver and place a
> module in it to be radioactive at 23cm. No matter how beautiful these
> shopping boxes are, that is not the challenge of the radio hobby for me.
> With some research on Google I discovered the website of Bas, PE1JPD.
> There I found a kit for a 23 cm NBFM transceiver working from 1240 to
> 1300 MHz. The transceiver offers, among other things, simplex and duplex
> settings.

The problem with this design is that it uses the MC3372, which is
obsolete. findchips.com shows that Quest and Bristol have a few, but not
many.

One could replace this chip with additional mixers and perhaps a
SA612-based FM discriminator.

--- Zach
N0ZGO

From radiomb at bellsouth.net  Thu Feb  1 21:09:03 2018
From: radiomb at bellsouth.net (radiomb)
Date: Thu, 1 Feb 2018 21:09:03 +0000 (UTC)
Subject: [amsat-bb] Still have SatPC32 password problem
References: <500306020.1456372.1517519343933.ref@mail.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <500306020.1456372.1517519343933@mail.yahoo.com>

 ?? I tried the serial number on the front of the disk case. Like Ryan it did not accept it as the password.?My code?is GI followed by 9 numeric (11 character?code). I see SatPC32 default password is?8?asterisks. I tried with and without the GI but that still leaves?9 numeric.?SatPC32 was on my old PC and never removed. To keep someone from buying it and giving it to the world is the password stored somewhere. And you cannot use it again until you uninstall from the other machine? Any ideas? And thanks for?your replies to all my questions.?73 Mike? K4MIA

From wa4sca at gmail.com  Thu Feb  1 21:48:16 2018
From: wa4sca at gmail.com (Alan)
Date: Thu, 1 Feb 2018 15:48:16 -0600
Subject: [amsat-bb] Still have SatPC32 password problem
In-Reply-To: <500306020.1456372.1517519343933@mail.yahoo.com>
References: <500306020.1456372.1517519343933.ref@mail.yahoo.com>
	<500306020.1456372.1517519343933@mail.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <000201d39ba6$5e82c060$1b884120$@gmail.com>

Mike,

Mike,

GI+9 digits is the correct password length.  The data is stored locally, and you can install SatPC32 on any number of computers.  Currently it is on 3 of mine.  Did you originally register the program under a different call?  The registration number is based on your call at the time of purchase.  

73s,

Alan
WA4SCA


<-----Original Message-----
<From: AMSAT-BB [mailto:amsat-bb-bounces at amsat.org] On Behalf Of
<radiomb
<Sent: Thursday, February 01, 2018 15:09 PM
<To: Amsat BB <amsat-bb at amsat.org>
<Subject: [amsat-bb] Still have SatPC32 password problem
<
<    I tried the serial number on the front of the disk case. Like Ryan it did not
<accept it as the password. My code is GI followed by 9 numeric (11
<character code). I see SatPC32 default password is 8 asterisks. I tried with and
<without the GI but that still leaves 9 numeric. SatPC32 was on my old PC and
<never removed. To keep someone from buying it and giving it to the world is
<the password stored somewhere. And you cannot use it again until you
<uninstall from the other machine? Any ideas? And thanks for your replies to all
<my questions. 73 Mike  K4MIA
<_______________________________________________
<Sent via AMSAT-BB at amsat.org. AMSAT-NA makes this open forum available
<to all interested persons worldwide without requiring membership. Opinions
<expressed
<are solely those of the author, and do not reflect the official views of AMSAT-
<NA.
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<program!
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From brad.wf7t at gmail.com  Thu Feb  1 20:20:12 2018
From: brad.wf7t at gmail.com (Brad Brooks)
Date: Thu, 1 Feb 2018 14:20:12 -0600
Subject: [amsat-bb] Potential 23cm FM transmitter
In-Reply-To: <02ffa9e2-439b-7641-0d3b-266a358e3564@pobox.com>
References: <551f6395-ebef-4cd9-bc2f-c20a9575c633@Spark>
	<1bec3a3b-993b-623e-3c8d-d92378482cb9@att.net>
	<b3580df5-8ded-45e4-8b2f-cc7563c58f82@Spark>
	<679385a6-8340-6ad5-e27a-f6732a0118a8@att.net>
	<02ffa9e2-439b-7641-0d3b-266a358e3564@pobox.com>
Message-ID: <6074b46f-63b9-45d6-87c5-84008fd61cc5@Spark>

I had a brief email exchange with Bas PE1JPD. He confirms the step size is indeed 25KHz but is investigating how to produce a 5KHz step.

He has been quick to respond, and I would encourage anyone who has questions to review his site and ask questions via email to him.

http://www.pe1jpd.nl

73 Brad WF7T
EM66

On Feb 1, 2018, 2:09 PM -0600, Zach Metzinger <zmetzing at pobox.com>, wrote:
> On 01/31/18 20:10, Mac A. Cody wrote:
> > A 23cm narrowband FM homebody transceiver
> > By Michel Lips, PA7ML
> >
> > I have been active on the U-SHF frequencies for several years as an ATV
> > driver. For a long time I also wanted to work in phone on those high
> > frequencies. Now you can buy a well-known brand transceiver and place a
> > module in it to be radioactive at 23cm. No matter how beautiful these
> > shopping boxes are, that is not the challenge of the radio hobby for me.
> > With some research on Google I discovered the website of Bas, PE1JPD.
> > There I found a kit for a 23 cm NBFM transceiver working from 1240 to
> > 1300 MHz. The transceiver offers, among other things, simplex and duplex
> > settings.
>
> The problem with this design is that it uses the MC3372, which is
> obsolete. findchips.com shows that Quest and Bristol have a few, but not
> many.
>
> One could replace this chip with additional mixers and perhaps a
> SA612-based FM discriminator.
>
> --- Zach
> N0ZGO
> _______________________________________________
> Sent via AMSAT-BB at amsat.org. AMSAT-NA makes this open forum available
> to all interested persons worldwide without requiring membership. Opinions expressed
> are solely those of the author, and do not reflect the official views of AMSAT-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 cee at palomarlight.com  Thu Feb  1 22:36:41 2018
From: cee at palomarlight.com (CEE)
Date: Thu, 1 Feb 2018 14:36:41 -0800
Subject: [amsat-bb] Scott Tilley VE7TIL Discovers "Image" Lost NASA Sat
Message-ID: <4383ecf4-4610-4ff0-1025-f4d87913f9cf@palomarlight.com>

good interview with Scott on his discovery of Image, lost NASA satellite:

http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p05wtzw1


From radiomb at bellsouth.net  Thu Feb  1 22:50:54 2018
From: radiomb at bellsouth.net (radiomb)
Date: Thu, 1 Feb 2018 22:50:54 +0000 (UTC)
Subject: [amsat-bb] SatPC32 password problem found
References: <478337829.1548686.1517525454943.ref@mail.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <478337829.1548686.1517525454943@mail.yahoo.com>

 Alan you found my problem. That password was registered to my Old call sign. Many thanks to you and everyone that replied.
73 Mike? K4MIA

From revjwo at att.net  Thu Feb  1 23:14:37 2018
From: revjwo at att.net (BeetleJerald Oliver)
Date: Thu, 1 Feb 2018 17:14:37 -0600
Subject: [amsat-bb] SatPC32 auxiliary files
Message-ID: <20180201231441.B812E89F5@lansing182.amsat.org>

Can anyone give me the SATPC32 doppler and tone auxiliary file numbers for AO-91 & AO-92?

Jerry

Sent from Mail for Windows 10


From ve8rt at yknwt.ca  Fri Feb  2 00:56:34 2018
From: ve8rt at yknwt.ca (Ron VE8RT)
Date: Thu, 1 Feb 2018 17:56:34 -0700
Subject: [amsat-bb] new to list
Message-ID: <20180201175634.5f488e68bdc1a8dd5f9d2a2f@yknwt.ca>

I've recently joined AMSAT and would like to try the cubesats.  About
30 years ago I was active (FP/VE1KM, FP4EK, FP5EK) on the linear
satellites available at the time but wouldn't consider myself up to
speed.  So I downloaded the guide on getting started on satellites.

Along with my membership I ordered and received the WRAPS project
board.  And I was recently given a FT726R, but I'll get to that later.

I'm looking for some advice with a couple of items, starting with the
WRAPS project.  Before ordering the parts (for the tricked-out WRAPS) I
wanted to ask if there have been any changes to the design, should I go
ahead with the parts list as published?

I'll bring up the FT726R later, it may need a little work.

TKS, 73
         Ron VE8RT, VE8TEA in DP22

-- 
Ron VE8RT <ve8rt at yknwt.ca>

From DougPhelps at protonmail.com  Fri Feb  2 02:29:18 2018
From: DougPhelps at protonmail.com (Doug Phelps)
Date: Thu, 01 Feb 2018 21:29:18 -0500
Subject: [amsat-bb] new to list
In-Reply-To: <20180201175634.5f488e68bdc1a8dd5f9d2a2f@yknwt.ca>
References: <20180201175634.5f488e68bdc1a8dd5f9d2a2f@yknwt.ca>
Message-ID: <bjWQ9knYjauxr6GI7hzRmCOByQY77zpzWJKxia62XxQCqh3UB8Fj33rjAv0-EXrdMU6L9ixKEyttlQdCF4hwUD0oj0ca_78sCUBff7HITSw=@protonmail.com>

I have built the WRAPS.  The parts list is still good.  It is a fun project and works great.

?
Sent with ProtonMail Secure Email.
?

-------- Original Message --------
 On February 1, 2018 6:56 PM, Ron VE8RT <ve8rt at yknwt.ca> wrote:

>
>I've recently joined AMSAT and would like to try the cubesats.  About
> 30 years ago I was active (FP/VE1KM, FP4EK, FP5EK) on the linear
> satellites available at the time but wouldn't consider myself up to
> speed.  So I downloaded the guide on getting started on satellites.
>
> Along with my membership I ordered and received the WRAPS project
> board.  And I was recently given a FT726R, but I'll get to that later.
>
> I'm looking for some advice with a couple of items, starting with the
> WRAPS project.  Before ordering the parts (for the tricked-out WRAPS) I
> wanted to ask if there have been any changes to the design, should I go
> ahead with the parts list as published?
>
> I'll bring up the FT726R later, it may need a little work.
>
> TKS, 73
> Ron VE8RT, VE8TEA in DP22
>
>
>Ron VE8RT ve8rt at yknwt.ca
>
>Sent via AMSAT-BB at amsat.org. AMSAT-NA makes this open forum available
> to all interested persons worldwide without requiring membership. Opinions expressed
> are solely those of the author, and do not reflect the official views of AMSAT-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  Fri Feb  2 04:02:29 2018
From: johnbrier at gmail.com (John Brier)
Date: Thu, 1 Feb 2018 23:02:29 -0500
Subject: [amsat-bb] [Video] Our ARISS Contact Part 1
Message-ID: <CALn0fKMt_WhNsHN1AWEZxgX=BPkoCYY2BC_wTXUgMU2+vPPJhw@mail.gmail.com>

https://youtu.be/Px4aM6YVtmc

This is the story about how I got involved with a helping a school
talk to an astronaut on the ISS.

The contact has officially been scheduled:

Moore Square AIG/GT Magnet School, Raleigh, NC, direct via KG4AKV
The ISS callsign is presently scheduled to be NA1SS (***)
The scheduled astronaut is Scott Tingle KG5NZA (***)
Contact is a go for: Mon 2018-02-05 18:32:06 UTC 25 deg


73, John Brier KG4AKV

From DougPhelps at protonmail.com  Fri Feb  2 14:05:23 2018
From: DougPhelps at protonmail.com (Doug Phelps)
Date: Fri, 02 Feb 2018 09:05:23 -0500
Subject: [amsat-bb] new to list
In-Reply-To: <20180201215312.11237c2595f9162f0318e1a6@yknwt.ca>
References: <20180201175634.5f488e68bdc1a8dd5f9d2a2f@yknwt.ca>
	<bjWQ9knYjauxr6GI7hzRmCOByQY77zpzWJKxia62XxQCqh3UB8Fj33rjAv0-EXrdMU6L9ixKEyttlQdCF4hwUD0oj0ca_78sCUBff7HITSw=@protonmail.com>
	<20180201215312.11237c2595f9162f0318e1a6@yknwt.ca>
Message-ID: <PLnuTHPLkgy0QD9X4nMQI1bkx-0tvVTzJo-kgeQHqeCWykGLcTQPT0ujdYNphCsamIdCu-CZ1jAEUU8v7TROxAxhhF54ta_igu7awxl8IXQ=@protonmail.com>

Ron,

There are just 2 parts lists.  One to Digi Key and one to a servo place.  If you order everything on both lists, you will have everything you need and not need any more parts.  I just typed in the numbers (did not even bother looking for the parts)/  3 days later, you will have a complete kit in your hands.  Before you start mechanical assembly, call me at 847-five one four-8566 and I will give you some tips that will help you avoid some problems.  You can call me anytime.

?
Sent with ProtonMail Secure Email.
?

-------- Original Message --------
 On February 1, 2018 10:53 PM, Ron VE8RT <ve8rt at yknwt.ca> wrote:

>Thanks Doug,
>
> I'll put the hardware order in tomorrow (Friday).
>
> Ron
>
> On Thu, 01 Feb 2018 21:29:18 -0500
> Doug Phelps DougPhelps at protonmail.com wrote:
>
>>I have built the WRAPS.  The parts list is still good.  It is a fun project and works great.
>>?
>> Sent with ProtonMail Secure Email.
>> ?
>>-------- Original Message --------
>> On February 1, 2018 6:56 PM, Ron VE8RT ve8rt at yknwt.ca wrote:
>>>I've recently joined AMSAT and would like to try the cubesats.  About
>>> 30 years ago I was active (FP/VE1KM, FP4EK, FP5EK) on the linear
>>> satellites available at the time but wouldn't consider myself up to
>>> speed.  So I downloaded the guide on getting started on satellites.
>>>Along with my membership I ordered and received the WRAPS project
>>> board.  And I was recently given a FT726R, but I'll get to that later.
>>>I'm looking for some advice with a couple of items, starting with the
>>> WRAPS project.  Before ordering the parts (for the tricked-out WRAPS) I
>>> wanted to ask if there have been any changes to the design, should I go
>>> ahead with the parts list as published?
>>>I'll bring up the FT726R later, it may need a little work.
>>>TKS, 73
>>> Ron VE8RT, VE8TEA in DP22
>>>Ron VE8RT ve8rt at yknwt.ca
>>>Sent via AMSAT-BB at amsat.org. AMSAT-NA makes this open forum available
>>> to all interested persons worldwide without requiring membership. Opinions expressed
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>>
>
>
>
>Ron VE8RT ve8rt at yknwt.ca
>


From waisean at gmail.com  Fri Feb  2 15:37:25 2018
From: waisean at gmail.com (Sean Waite)
Date: Fri, 02 Feb 2018 15:37:25 +0000
Subject: [amsat-bb] D-Star ONE PHOENIX
Message-ID: <CAGz_XJyZ8djBq_-95ZzHW-BhCVyCtga9upjDPcRDES_Nox559w@mail.gmail.com>

Looks like the group behind the burned up D-Star ONE project somehow
managed to get a second satellite built and launched in a little over a
month. They're getting data from it, and are awaiting the TLE. Pretty crazy
how fast they got that up there.

http://www.d-star.one/

I don't have a second D-Star radio, but maybe it'll be workable without
being able to hear myself.

73,
Sean WA1TE

From ns3l at yahoo.com  Fri Feb  2 15:21:45 2018
From: ns3l at yahoo.com (Steve Nordahl)
Date: Fri, 2 Feb 2018 15:21:45 +0000 (UTC)
Subject: [amsat-bb] February 25, 2018 Rover trip to FM28 in Delaware
References: <1784311865.1962686.1517584905570.ref@mail.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <1784311865.1962686.1517584905570@mail.yahoo.com>

Hi all,
Just wanted to let everyone know that I will be activating FM28(FX) from Killens State Park near Felton, Delaware on Sunday February 25, 2018 for 2-1/2 hour roving stint.
I plan to work the following birds between 1700Z to 1935Z.AO-91 1707Z-1720Z 44 degree passAO-95 1749Z-1801Z 15 degree passAO-7 1815Z-1834Z 32 degree passAO-91 ?1945Z-1856Z 19 degree passCAS-4B 1924Z-1935Z 28 degree pass
This trip will be weather dependent so if snow, ice, or heavy rain is forecast for that area on that day I may be forced to reschedule. I will update if there is any changes.
Steve NS3L

From n8hm at arrl.net  Fri Feb  2 15:43:55 2018
From: n8hm at arrl.net (Paul Stoetzer)
Date: Fri, 2 Feb 2018 10:43:55 -0500
Subject: [amsat-bb] D-Star ONE PHOENIX
In-Reply-To: <CAGz_XJyZ8djBq_-95ZzHW-BhCVyCtga9upjDPcRDES_Nox559w@mail.gmail.com>
References: <CAGz_XJyZ8djBq_-95ZzHW-BhCVyCtga9upjDPcRDES_Nox559w@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <CABzOSOpgW5jKwFP9hOpepj2XnrSF0rhutdbLm-p=Xo_FA-rzZA@mail.gmail.com>

It's a half-duplex parrot repeater, so there's no need to hear
yourself. The trick is Doppler compensation.

I find it somewhat odd that they've managed to receive signals, but
everyone else in Europe is reporting silence. We shall see.

Potential Keps from Space Track are:

1 43184U 18014E   18033.08269475 -.00000058  00000-0  00000+0 0  9993
2 43184  97.7305 303.2289 0012801 243.8166 116.1553 14.95704337   119

In other satellite news, one or maybe two Chinese amateur satellites
was launched earlier this morning. FMN-1 carries an FM transponder
with an uplink of 145.945 MHz and a downlink of 435.350 MHz. Telemetry
downlink is 9k6 BPSK on 435.350 MHz. It's possible that one of the
other CubeSats on the mission, Shaonian XIng, is one of the Juvenile
series satellites coordinated here:
http://www.amsatuk.me.uk/iaru/finished_detail.php?serialnum=547

However, without any communication from the satellite owners to the
amateur community, all we can do is speculate and listen to see what's
heard.

One object has been cataloged by Space Track for that launch so far:

1 43192U 18015A   18033.45158700 -.00000069  00000-0  00000+0 0  9994
2 43192  97.3413 165.3763 0014311 275.0882 167.9240 15.22360621    19

73,

Paul, N8HM

On Fri, Feb 2, 2018 at 10:37 AM, Sean Waite <waisean at gmail.com> wrote:
> Looks like the group behind the burned up D-Star ONE project somehow
> managed to get a second satellite built and launched in a little over a
> month. They're getting data from it, and are awaiting the TLE. Pretty crazy
> how fast they got that up there.
>
> http://www.d-star.one/
>
> I don't have a second D-Star radio, but maybe it'll be workable without
> being able to hear myself.
>
> 73,
> Sean WA1TE
> _______________________________________________
> Sent via AMSAT-BB at amsat.org. AMSAT-NA makes this open forum available
> to all interested persons worldwide without requiring membership. Opinions expressed
> are solely those of the author, and do not reflect the official views of AMSAT-NA.
> Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite program!
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From waisean at gmail.com  Fri Feb  2 15:57:47 2018
From: waisean at gmail.com (Sean Waite)
Date: Fri, 02 Feb 2018 15:57:47 +0000
Subject: [amsat-bb] D-Star ONE PHOENIX
In-Reply-To: <CABzOSOpgW5jKwFP9hOpepj2XnrSF0rhutdbLm-p=Xo_FA-rzZA@mail.gmail.com>
References: <CAGz_XJyZ8djBq_-95ZzHW-BhCVyCtga9upjDPcRDES_Nox559w@mail.gmail.com>
	<CABzOSOpgW5jKwFP9hOpepj2XnrSF0rhutdbLm-p=Xo_FA-rzZA@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <CAGz_XJznPmtm0-bTe71khVqmEnjvTs4riij1-5O7AM+qf-P6kw@mail.gmail.com>

Well that certainly makes it a little easier. Are the doppler issues any
different than the normal ones we face on a 70cm satellite?

The TLE on that Chinese sat suggests it'll get passes over the US, so
that's good news if it's actually another FM bird. Having a handful of new
satellites up there all at once will hopefully spread out the crowds so
that we don't have people blasting them with 50W trying to beat out the
other stations.

Sean WA1TE

On Fri, Feb 2, 2018 at 10:43 AM Paul Stoetzer <n8hm at arrl.net> wrote:

> It's a half-duplex parrot repeater, so there's no need to hear
> yourself. The trick is Doppler compensation.
>
> I find it somewhat odd that they've managed to receive signals, but
> everyone else in Europe is reporting silence. We shall see.
>
> Potential Keps from Space Track are:
>
> 1 43184U 18014E   18033.08269475 -.00000058  00000-0  00000+0 0  9993
> 2 43184  97.7305 303.2289 0012801 243.8166 116.1553 14.95704337   119
>
> In other satellite news, one or maybe two Chinese amateur satellites
> was launched earlier this morning. FMN-1 carries an FM transponder
> with an uplink of 145.945 MHz and a downlink of 435.350 MHz. Telemetry
> downlink is 9k6 BPSK on 435.350 MHz. It's possible that one of the
> other CubeSats on the mission, Shaonian XIng, is one of the Juvenile
> series satellites coordinated here:
> http://www.amsatuk.me.uk/iaru/finished_detail.php?serialnum=547
>
> However, without any communication from the satellite owners to the
> amateur community, all we can do is speculate and listen to see what's
> heard.
>
> One object has been cataloged by Space Track for that launch so far:
>
> 1 43192U 18015A   18033.45158700 -.00000069  00000-0  00000+0 0  9994
> 2 43192  97.3413 165.3763 0014311 275.0882 167.9240 15.22360621    19
>
> 73,
>
> Paul, N8HM
>
> On Fri, Feb 2, 2018 at 10:37 AM, Sean Waite <waisean at gmail.com> wrote:
> > Looks like the group behind the burned up D-Star ONE project somehow
> > managed to get a second satellite built and launched in a little over a
> > month. They're getting data from it, and are awaiting the TLE. Pretty
> crazy
> > how fast they got that up there.
> >
> > http://www.d-star.one/
> >
> > I don't have a second D-Star radio, but maybe it'll be workable without
> > being able to hear myself.
> >
> > 73,
> > Sean WA1TE
> > _______________________________________________
> > Sent via AMSAT-BB at amsat.org. AMSAT-NA makes this open forum available
> > to all interested persons worldwide without requiring membership.
> Opinions expressed
> > are solely those of the author, and do not reflect the official views of
> AMSAT-NA.
> > Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite
> program!
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>

From n8hm at arrl.net  Fri Feb  2 16:02:03 2018
From: n8hm at arrl.net (Paul Stoetzer)
Date: Fri, 2 Feb 2018 11:02:03 -0500
Subject: [amsat-bb] D-Star ONE PHOENIX
In-Reply-To: <CAGz_XJznPmtm0-bTe71khVqmEnjvTs4riij1-5O7AM+qf-P6kw@mail.gmail.com>
References: <CAGz_XJyZ8djBq_-95ZzHW-BhCVyCtga9upjDPcRDES_Nox559w@mail.gmail.com>
	<CABzOSOpgW5jKwFP9hOpepj2XnrSF0rhutdbLm-p=Xo_FA-rzZA@mail.gmail.com>
	<CAGz_XJznPmtm0-bTe71khVqmEnjvTs4riij1-5O7AM+qf-P6kw@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <CABzOSOqn8FsdpbcCvBNoueXmKT9VqixGho2aHJJM_G9g4FdWWA@mail.gmail.com>

Tests on AO-27 showed that D-STAR fails if the frequency is more than
1.5 kHz off, that means there are times when you will not be able to
access or hear the satellite using 5 kHz steps. The IC-9100 can be
fine tuned and computer controlled, I'm not sure about any other
D-STAR radios, maybe the IC-7100 can be too.

73,

Paul, N8HM

On Fri, Feb 2, 2018 at 10:57 AM, Sean Waite <waisean at gmail.com> wrote:
> Well that certainly makes it a little easier. Are the doppler issues any
> different than the normal ones we face on a 70cm satellite?
>
> The TLE on that Chinese sat suggests it'll get passes over the US, so that's
> good news if it's actually another FM bird. Having a handful of new
> satellites up there all at once will hopefully spread out the crowds so that
> we don't have people blasting them with 50W trying to beat out the other
> stations.
>
> Sean WA1TE
>
> On Fri, Feb 2, 2018 at 10:43 AM Paul Stoetzer <n8hm at arrl.net> wrote:
>>
>> It's a half-duplex parrot repeater, so there's no need to hear
>> yourself. The trick is Doppler compensation.
>>
>> I find it somewhat odd that they've managed to receive signals, but
>> everyone else in Europe is reporting silence. We shall see.
>>
>> Potential Keps from Space Track are:
>>
>> 1 43184U 18014E   18033.08269475 -.00000058  00000-0  00000+0 0  9993
>> 2 43184  97.7305 303.2289 0012801 243.8166 116.1553 14.95704337   119
>>
>> In other satellite news, one or maybe two Chinese amateur satellites
>> was launched earlier this morning. FMN-1 carries an FM transponder
>> with an uplink of 145.945 MHz and a downlink of 435.350 MHz. Telemetry
>> downlink is 9k6 BPSK on 435.350 MHz. It's possible that one of the
>> other CubeSats on the mission, Shaonian XIng, is one of the Juvenile
>> series satellites coordinated here:
>> http://www.amsatuk.me.uk/iaru/finished_detail.php?serialnum=547
>>
>> However, without any communication from the satellite owners to the
>> amateur community, all we can do is speculate and listen to see what's
>> heard.
>>
>> One object has been cataloged by Space Track for that launch so far:
>>
>> 1 43192U 18015A   18033.45158700 -.00000069  00000-0  00000+0 0  9994
>> 2 43192  97.3413 165.3763 0014311 275.0882 167.9240 15.22360621    19
>>
>> 73,
>>
>> Paul, N8HM
>>
>> On Fri, Feb 2, 2018 at 10:37 AM, Sean Waite <waisean at gmail.com> wrote:
>> > Looks like the group behind the burned up D-Star ONE project somehow
>> > managed to get a second satellite built and launched in a little over a
>> > month. They're getting data from it, and are awaiting the TLE. Pretty
>> > crazy
>> > how fast they got that up there.
>> >
>> > http://www.d-star.one/
>> >
>> > I don't have a second D-Star radio, but maybe it'll be workable without
>> > being able to hear myself.
>> >
>> > 73,
>> > Sean WA1TE
>> > _______________________________________________
>> > Sent via AMSAT-BB at amsat.org. AMSAT-NA makes this open forum available
>> > to all interested persons worldwide without requiring membership.
>> > Opinions expressed
>> > are solely those of the author, and do not reflect the official views of
>> > AMSAT-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 waisean at gmail.com  Fri Feb  2 16:11:15 2018
From: waisean at gmail.com (Sean Waite)
Date: Fri, 02 Feb 2018 16:11:15 +0000
Subject: [amsat-bb] D-Star ONE PHOENIX
In-Reply-To: <CABzOSOqn8FsdpbcCvBNoueXmKT9VqixGho2aHJJM_G9g4FdWWA@mail.gmail.com>
References: <CAGz_XJyZ8djBq_-95ZzHW-BhCVyCtga9upjDPcRDES_Nox559w@mail.gmail.com>
	<CABzOSOpgW5jKwFP9hOpepj2XnrSF0rhutdbLm-p=Xo_FA-rzZA@mail.gmail.com>
	<CAGz_XJznPmtm0-bTe71khVqmEnjvTs4riij1-5O7AM+qf-P6kw@mail.gmail.com>
	<CABzOSOqn8FsdpbcCvBNoueXmKT9VqixGho2aHJJM_G9g4FdWWA@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <CAGz_XJxW2d_T5p-dQR9Y5803XSyJ8giNk3eriHZLcfze5zpo_w@mail.gmail.com>

That'll make it rough on my ID-51A+, minimum 5kHz steps. Still worth a
shot. I was looking an at IC-9100 for a while, but man is that thing
expensive.

73,
Sean WA1TE

On Fri, Feb 2, 2018 at 11:02 AM Paul Stoetzer <n8hm at arrl.net> wrote:

> Tests on AO-27 showed that D-STAR fails if the frequency is more than
> 1.5 kHz off, that means there are times when you will not be able to
> access or hear the satellite using 5 kHz steps. The IC-9100 can be
> fine tuned and computer controlled, I'm not sure about any other
> D-STAR radios, maybe the IC-7100 can be too.
>
> 73,
>
> Paul, N8HM
>
> On Fri, Feb 2, 2018 at 10:57 AM, Sean Waite <waisean at gmail.com> wrote:
> > Well that certainly makes it a little easier. Are the doppler issues any
> > different than the normal ones we face on a 70cm satellite?
> >
> > The TLE on that Chinese sat suggests it'll get passes over the US, so
> that's
> > good news if it's actually another FM bird. Having a handful of new
> > satellites up there all at once will hopefully spread out the crowds so
> that
> > we don't have people blasting them with 50W trying to beat out the other
> > stations.
> >
> > Sean WA1TE
> >
> > On Fri, Feb 2, 2018 at 10:43 AM Paul Stoetzer <n8hm at arrl.net> wrote:
> >>
> >> It's a half-duplex parrot repeater, so there's no need to hear
> >> yourself. The trick is Doppler compensation.
> >>
> >> I find it somewhat odd that they've managed to receive signals, but
> >> everyone else in Europe is reporting silence. We shall see.
> >>
> >> Potential Keps from Space Track are:
> >>
> >> 1 43184U 18014E   18033.08269475 -.00000058  00000-0  00000+0 0  9993
> >> 2 43184  97.7305 303.2289 0012801 243.8166 116.1553 14.95704337   119
> >>
> >> In other satellite news, one or maybe two Chinese amateur satellites
> >> was launched earlier this morning. FMN-1 carries an FM transponder
> >> with an uplink of 145.945 MHz and a downlink of 435.350 MHz. Telemetry
> >> downlink is 9k6 BPSK on 435.350 MHz. It's possible that one of the
> >> other CubeSats on the mission, Shaonian XIng, is one of the Juvenile
> >> series satellites coordinated here:
> >> http://www.amsatuk.me.uk/iaru/finished_detail.php?serialnum=547
> >>
> >> However, without any communication from the satellite owners to the
> >> amateur community, all we can do is speculate and listen to see what's
> >> heard.
> >>
> >> One object has been cataloged by Space Track for that launch so far:
> >>
> >> 1 43192U 18015A   18033.45158700 -.00000069  00000-0  00000+0 0  9994
> >> 2 43192  97.3413 165.3763 0014311 275.0882 167.9240 15.22360621    19
> >>
> >> 73,
> >>
> >> Paul, N8HM
> >>
> >> On Fri, Feb 2, 2018 at 10:37 AM, Sean Waite <waisean at gmail.com> wrote:
> >> > Looks like the group behind the burned up D-Star ONE project somehow
> >> > managed to get a second satellite built and launched in a little over
> a
> >> > month. They're getting data from it, and are awaiting the TLE. Pretty
> >> > crazy
> >> > how fast they got that up there.
> >> >
> >> > http://www.d-star.one/
> >> >
> >> > I don't have a second D-Star radio, but maybe it'll be workable
> without
> >> > being able to hear myself.
> >> >
> >> > 73,
> >> > Sean WA1TE
> >> > _______________________________________________
> >> > Sent via AMSAT-BB at amsat.org. AMSAT-NA makes this open forum available
> >> > to all interested persons worldwide without requiring membership.
> >> > Opinions expressed
> >> > are solely those of the author, and do not reflect the official views
> of
> >> > AMSAT-NA.
> >> > Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite
> >> > program!
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>

From WB4SON at gmail.com  Fri Feb  2 21:37:31 2018
From: WB4SON at gmail.com (Bob)
Date: Fri, 2 Feb 2018 16:37:31 -0500
Subject: [amsat-bb] From under my rock... CAS-4B!
In-Reply-To: <867b46d8f8ae75844cea393687adbbbb@mail.gmail.com>
References: <867b46d8f8ae75844cea393687adbbbb@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <CAPonRZ9BMJoS9BGX9BVLqfTLNzCOLO9XStY6a74MMSLC=Nc-sg@mail.gmail.com>

Used CAS4B for my one WFD contact.  Even with a low 15 degree max el orbit
far to the east signals were strong, and stable.  Next to FO29, this is my
favorite linear bird, but few people use it.  Had a young blind student on
that satellite making contacts about 2 weeks ago.  Have yet to make a CW
contact on it though, but hardly necessary since SSB signals are so
strong/clear.

73, Bob, WB4SON



On Thu, Jan 25, 2018 at 11:09 AM, Robert Bruninga <bruninga at usna.edu> wrote:

> Crawling from under my rock today to help a student find a satellite to
> tune
> in, I saw CAS-4B.  And it was a 36 degree pass.  Tuned it in and heard lots
> of SSB contacts and 2 CW contacts!  Nice!
>
> Being under my packet radio rock, I had not realized such a good linear
> bird
> was at our latitudes.  I guess I confused it with the packet ones only
> workable from Florida.
>
> Anyway, nice linear bird!
>
> Back under my rock.  Have to deliver PSAT2 in 2 weeks.
>
> Bob, WB4APR
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From py4zbz at yahoo.com  Fri Feb  2 22:24:00 2018
From: py4zbz at yahoo.com (Roland Zurmely)
Date: Fri, 2 Feb 2018 22:24:00 +0000 (UTC)
Subject: [amsat-bb] Mysterious Chinese satellite
References: <592741746.2366354.1517610240279.ref@mail.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <592741746.2366354.1517610240279@mail.yahoo.com>

I heard a mysterious Chinese satellite at 9k6 BPSK on 435,325 MHz:

from BUAABJ to BUAAGS (UI, payload: 31 byte)
000 > 00 84 AA 82 82 8E A6 E0 84 AA 82 82 84 94 61 03 F0 7A 65 72?020 > 6F 47 20 4C 61 62 20 43 6F 2E 20 4C 74 64 20 42 65 69 6A 69?040 > 6E 67 20 43 68 69 6E 61?
.?????????????a.?? zeroG Lab Co. Ltd Beijing China

What is it?

73 de Roland PY4ZBZ



From scott23192 at gmail.com  Fri Feb  2 22:59:38 2018
From: scott23192 at gmail.com (Scott)
Date: Fri, 2 Feb 2018 17:59:38 -0500
Subject: [amsat-bb] Mysterious Chinese satellite
In-Reply-To: <592741746.2366354.1517610240279@mail.yahoo.com>
References: <592741746.2366354.1517610240279.ref@mail.yahoo.com>
	<592741746.2366354.1517610240279@mail.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <C036C7C5D8314599890D8B2C13FC8992@CSI9020>

What was your location and what date/time UTC was this received?

Thanks!

-Scott,  K4KDR



=============================================

-----Original Message----- 
From: Roland Zurmely via AMSAT-BB
Sent: Friday, February 02, 2018 5:24 PM
To: AMSAT BB
Subject: [amsat-bb] Mysterious Chinese satellite

I heard a mysterious Chinese satellite at 9k6 BPSK on 435,325 MHz:

from BUAABJ to BUAAGS (UI, payload: 31 byte)
000 > 00 84 AA 82 82 8E A6 E0 84 AA 82 82 84 94 61 03 F0 7A 65 72 020 > 6F 
47 20 4C 61 62 20 43 6F 2E 20 4C 74 64 20 42 65 69 6A 69 040 > 6E 67 20 43 
68 69 6E 61
.?????????????a.?  zeroG Lab Co. Ltd Beijing China

What is it?

73 de Roland PY4ZBZ 


From g.shirville at btinternet.com  Fri Feb  2 23:03:31 2018
From: g.shirville at btinternet.com (Graham Shirville)
Date: Fri, 2 Feb 2018 23:03:31 -0000
Subject: [amsat-bb] Mysterious Chinese satellite
In-Reply-To: <592741746.2366354.1517610240279@mail.yahoo.com>
References: <592741746.2366354.1517610240279.ref@mail.yahoo.com>
	<592741746.2366354.1517610240279@mail.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <7957B3BE9B6A40ED9DB59B575950276F@LAPTOP91ASAKDB>

Hi Roland,
I believe that FMN-1 was on the recent launch. It is also referred to as FengMaNiu 1
http://www.amsatuk.me.uk/iaru/finished_detail.php?serialnum=567

73
Graham
G3VZV
-----Original Message----- 
From: Roland Zurmely via AMSAT-BB 
Sent: Friday, February 2, 2018 10:24 PM 
To: AMSAT BB 
Subject: [amsat-bb] Mysterious Chinese satellite 

I heard a mysterious Chinese satellite at 9k6 BPSK on 435,325 MHz:

from BUAABJ to BUAAGS (UI, payload: 31 byte)
000 > 00 84 AA 82 82 8E A6 E0 84 AA 82 82 84 94 61 03 F0 7A 65 72 020 > 6F 47 20 4C 61 62 20 43 6F 2E 20 4C 74 64 20 42 65 69 6A 69 040 > 6E 67 20 43 68 69 6E 61 
.?????????????a.?  zeroG Lab Co. Ltd Beijing China

What is it?

73 de Roland PY4ZBZ


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From fredy at fredy.gr  Fri Feb  2 22:41:48 2018
From: fredy at fredy.gr (Alfredos (fredy) Damkalis)
Date: Sat, 3 Feb 2018 00:41:48 +0200
Subject: [amsat-bb] Mysterious Chinese satellite
In-Reply-To: <592741746.2366354.1517610240279@mail.yahoo.com>
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	<592741746.2366354.1517610240279@mail.yahoo.com>
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Could this be FengMaNiu-1 (FMN-1)? It looks like a good match
http://www.amsatuk.me.uk/iaru/finished_detail.php?serialnum=567

fredy

On 02/03/2018 12:24 AM, Roland Zurmely via AMSAT-BB wrote:
> I heard a mysterious Chinese satellite at 9k6 BPSK on 435,325 MHz:
> 
> from BUAABJ to BUAAGS (UI, payload: 31 byte)
> 000 > 00 84 AA 82 82 8E A6 E0 84 AA 82 82 84 94 61 03 F0 7A 65 72?020 > 6F 47 20 4C 61 62 20 43 6F 2E 20 4C 74 64 20 42 65 69 6A 69?040 > 6E 67 20 43 68 69 6E 61?
> .?????????????a.?? zeroG Lab Co. Ltd Beijing China
> 
> What is it?
> 
> 73 de Roland PY4ZBZ
> 
> 
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From py4zbz at yahoo.com  Sat Feb  3 00:12:15 2018
From: py4zbz at yahoo.com (Roland Zurmely)
Date: Sat, 3 Feb 2018 00:12:15 +0000 (UTC)
Subject: [amsat-bb] Mysterious Chinese satellite
References: <1316110093.2431424.1517616735889.ref@mail.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <1316110093.2431424.1517616735889@mail.yahoo.com>

I also listened at the same time of 17:40 UTC the FMN-1 or ??? on 435,350 MHz, but weaker and I did not decode.
In GH70un using TLE from object 2018-015A.?"zeroG" was on 435,325 MHz.
73 de Roland PY4ZBZ

From milen.bourilkov+amsatbb at gmail.com  Sat Feb  3 01:26:27 2018
From: milen.bourilkov+amsatbb at gmail.com (Milen KG2C)
Date: Fri, 2 Feb 2018 20:26:27 -0500
Subject: [amsat-bb] D-Star ONE PHOENIX
In-Reply-To: <CAGz_XJxW2d_T5p-dQR9Y5803XSyJ8giNk3eriHZLcfze5zpo_w@mail.gmail.com>
References: <CAGz_XJyZ8djBq_-95ZzHW-BhCVyCtga9upjDPcRDES_Nox559w@mail.gmail.com>
	<CABzOSOpgW5jKwFP9hOpepj2XnrSF0rhutdbLm-p=Xo_FA-rzZA@mail.gmail.com>
	<CAGz_XJznPmtm0-bTe71khVqmEnjvTs4riij1-5O7AM+qf-P6kw@mail.gmail.com>
	<CABzOSOqn8FsdpbcCvBNoueXmKT9VqixGho2aHJJM_G9g4FdWWA@mail.gmail.com>
	<CAGz_XJxW2d_T5p-dQR9Y5803XSyJ8giNk3eriHZLcfze5zpo_w@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <CA+oUq1gBt6sXbG7Jcp27HuMkmvCJ=qVhcTkfa9GURkEVQaYHzw@mail.gmail.com>

The 7100 can tune in 1Hz increments and can be computer controlled.

On Fri, Feb 2, 2018 at 11:11 AM, Sean Waite <waisean at gmail.com> wrote:

> That'll make it rough on my ID-51A+, minimum 5kHz steps. Still worth a
> shot. I was looking an at IC-9100 for a while, but man is that thing
> expensive.
>
> 73,
> Sean WA1TE
>
> On Fri, Feb 2, 2018 at 11:02 AM Paul Stoetzer <n8hm at arrl.net> wrote:
>
> > Tests on AO-27 showed that D-STAR fails if the frequency is more than
> > 1.5 kHz off, that means there are times when you will not be able to
> > access or hear the satellite using 5 kHz steps. The IC-9100 can be
> > fine tuned and computer controlled, I'm not sure about any other
> > D-STAR radios, maybe the IC-7100 can be too.
> >
> > 73,
> >
> > Paul, N8HM
> >
> > On Fri, Feb 2, 2018 at 10:57 AM, Sean Waite <waisean at gmail.com> wrote:
> > > Well that certainly makes it a little easier. Are the doppler issues
> any
> > > different than the normal ones we face on a 70cm satellite?
> > >
> > > The TLE on that Chinese sat suggests it'll get passes over the US, so
> > that's
> > > good news if it's actually another FM bird. Having a handful of new
> > > satellites up there all at once will hopefully spread out the crowds so
> > that
> > > we don't have people blasting them with 50W trying to beat out the
> other
> > > stations.
> > >
> > > Sean WA1TE
> > >
> > > On Fri, Feb 2, 2018 at 10:43 AM Paul Stoetzer <n8hm at arrl.net> wrote:
> > >>
> > >> It's a half-duplex parrot repeater, so there's no need to hear
> > >> yourself. The trick is Doppler compensation.
> > >>
> > >> I find it somewhat odd that they've managed to receive signals, but
> > >> everyone else in Europe is reporting silence. We shall see.
> > >>
> > >> Potential Keps from Space Track are:
> > >>
> > >> 1 43184U 18014E   18033.08269475 -.00000058  00000-0  00000+0 0  9993
> > >> 2 43184  97.7305 303.2289 0012801 243.8166 116.1553 14.95704337   119
> > >>
> > >> In other satellite news, one or maybe two Chinese amateur satellites
> > >> was launched earlier this morning. FMN-1 carries an FM transponder
> > >> with an uplink of 145.945 MHz and a downlink of 435.350 MHz. Telemetry
> > >> downlink is 9k6 BPSK on 435.350 MHz. It's possible that one of the
> > >> other CubeSats on the mission, Shaonian XIng, is one of the Juvenile
> > >> series satellites coordinated here:
> > >> http://www.amsatuk.me.uk/iaru/finished_detail.php?serialnum=547
> > >>
> > >> However, without any communication from the satellite owners to the
> > >> amateur community, all we can do is speculate and listen to see what's
> > >> heard.
> > >>
> > >> One object has been cataloged by Space Track for that launch so far:
> > >>
> > >> 1 43192U 18015A   18033.45158700 -.00000069  00000-0  00000+0 0  9994
> > >> 2 43192  97.3413 165.3763 0014311 275.0882 167.9240 15.22360621    19
> > >>
> > >> 73,
> > >>
> > >> Paul, N8HM
> > >>
> > >> On Fri, Feb 2, 2018 at 10:37 AM, Sean Waite <waisean at gmail.com>
> wrote:
> > >> > Looks like the group behind the burned up D-Star ONE project somehow
> > >> > managed to get a second satellite built and launched in a little
> over
> > a
> > >> > month. They're getting data from it, and are awaiting the TLE.
> Pretty
> > >> > crazy
> > >> > how fast they got that up there.
> > >> >
> > >> > http://www.d-star.one/
> > >> >
> > >> > I don't have a second D-Star radio, but maybe it'll be workable
> > without
> > >> > being able to hear myself.
> > >> >
> > >> > 73,
> > >> > Sean WA1TE
> > >> > _______________________________________________
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> available
> > >> > to all interested persons worldwide without requiring membership.
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From wa2ndv at gmail.com  Sat Feb  3 02:12:53 2018
From: wa2ndv at gmail.com (Frank G)
Date: Fri, 2 Feb 2018 21:12:53 -0500
Subject: [amsat-bb] D-Star ONE PHOENIX
In-Reply-To: <CA+oUq1gBt6sXbG7Jcp27HuMkmvCJ=qVhcTkfa9GURkEVQaYHzw@mail.gmail.com>
References: <CAGz_XJyZ8djBq_-95ZzHW-BhCVyCtga9upjDPcRDES_Nox559w@mail.gmail.com>
	<CABzOSOpgW5jKwFP9hOpepj2XnrSF0rhutdbLm-p=Xo_FA-rzZA@mail.gmail.com>
	<CAGz_XJznPmtm0-bTe71khVqmEnjvTs4riij1-5O7AM+qf-P6kw@mail.gmail.com>
	<CABzOSOqn8FsdpbcCvBNoueXmKT9VqixGho2aHJJM_G9g4FdWWA@mail.gmail.com>
	<CAGz_XJxW2d_T5p-dQR9Y5803XSyJ8giNk3eriHZLcfze5zpo_w@mail.gmail.com>
	<CA+oUq1gBt6sXbG7Jcp27HuMkmvCJ=qVhcTkfa9GURkEVQaYHzw@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <5a751aa5.8619370a.b13fa.0f36@mx.google.com>

Will be testing ID-5100 under HRD control tomorrow to see if 1Khz tuning is possible.
Cabling may be an issue as HRD config notes calls for a mod of their standard cable.

Will advise.

Frank
WA2NDV


From: Milen KG2C
Sent: Friday, February 2, 2018 8:29 PM
To: Sean Waite
Cc: AMSAT BB; Paul Stoetzer
Subject: Re: [amsat-bb] D-Star ONE PHOENIX

The 7100 can tune in 1Hz increments and can be computer controlled.

On Fri, Feb 2, 2018 at 11:11 AM, Sean Waite <waisean at gmail.com> wrote:

> That'll make it rough on my ID-51A+, minimum 5kHz steps. Still worth a
> shot. I was looking an at IC-9100 for a while, but man is that thing
> expensive.
>
> 73,
> Sean WA1TE
>
> On Fri, Feb 2, 2018 at 11:02 AM Paul Stoetzer <n8hm at arrl.net> wrote:
>
> > Tests on AO-27 showed that D-STAR fails if the frequency is more than
> > 1.5 kHz off, that means there are times when you will not be able to
> > access or hear the satellite using 5 kHz steps. The IC-9100 can be
> > fine tuned and computer controlled, I'm not sure about any other
> > D-STAR radios, maybe the IC-7100 can be too.
> >
> > 73,
> >
> > Paul, N8HM
> >
> > On Fri, Feb 2, 2018 at 10:57 AM, Sean Waite <waisean at gmail.com> wrote:
> > > Well that certainly makes it a little easier. Are the doppler issues
> any
> > > different than the normal ones we face on a 70cm satellite?
> > >
> > > The TLE on that Chinese sat suggests it'll get passes over the US, so
> > that's
> > > good news if it's actually another FM bird. Having a handful of new
> > > satellites up there all at once will hopefully spread out the crowds so
> > that
> > > we don't have people blasting them with 50W trying to beat out the
> other
> > > stations.
> > >
> > > Sean WA1TE
> > >
> > > On Fri, Feb 2, 2018 at 10:43 AM Paul Stoetzer <n8hm at arrl.net> wrote:
> > >>
> > >> It's a half-duplex parrot repeater, so there's no need to hear
> > >> yourself. The trick is Doppler compensation.
> > >>
> > >> I find it somewhat odd that they've managed to receive signals, but
> > >> everyone else in Europe is reporting silence. We shall see.
> > >>
> > >> Potential Keps from Space Track are:
> > >>
> > >> 1 43184U 18014E   18033.08269475 -.00000058  00000-0  00000+0 0  9993
> > >> 2 43184  97.7305 303.2289 0012801 243.8166 116.1553 14.95704337   119
> > >>
> > >> In other satellite news, one or maybe two Chinese amateur satellites
> > >> was launched earlier this morning. FMN-1 carries an FM transponder
> > >> with an uplink of 145.945 MHz and a downlink of 435.350 MHz. Telemetry
> > >> downlink is 9k6 BPSK on 435.350 MHz. It's possible that one of the
> > >> other CubeSats on the mission, Shaonian XIng, is one of the Juvenile
> > >> series satellites coordinated here:
> > >> http://www.amsatuk.me.uk/iaru/finished_detail.php?serialnum=547
> > >>
> > >> However, without any communication from the satellite owners to the
> > >> amateur community, all we can do is speculate and listen to see what's
> > >> heard.
> > >>
> > >> One object has been cataloged by Space Track for that launch so far:
> > >>
> > >> 1 43192U 18015A   18033.45158700 -.00000069  00000-0  00000+0 0  9994
> > >> 2 43192  97.3413 165.3763 0014311 275.0882 167.9240 15.22360621    19
> > >>
> > >> 73,
> > >>
> > >> Paul, N8HM
> > >>
> > >> On Fri, Feb 2, 2018 at 10:37 AM, Sean Waite <waisean at gmail.com>
> wrote:
> > >> > Looks like the group behind the burned up D-Star ONE project somehow
> > >> > managed to get a second satellite built and launched in a little
> over
> > a
> > >> > month. They're getting data from it, and are awaiting the TLE.
> Pretty
> > >> > crazy
> > >> > how fast they got that up there.
> > >> >
> > >> > http://www.d-star.one/
> > >> >
> > >> > I don't have a second D-Star radio, but maybe it'll be workable
> > without
> > >> > being able to hear myself.
> > >> >
> > >> > 73,
> > >> > Sean WA1TE
> > >> > _______________________________________________
> > >> > 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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> > >> > are solely those of the author, and do not reflect the official
> views
> > of
> > >> > AMSAT-NA.
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From milen.bourilkov+amsatbb at gmail.com  Sat Feb  3 02:56:23 2018
From: milen.bourilkov+amsatbb at gmail.com (Milen KG2C)
Date: Fri, 2 Feb 2018 21:56:23 -0500
Subject: [amsat-bb] D-Star ONE PHOENIX
In-Reply-To: <5a751aa5.8619370a.b13fa.0f36@mx.google.com>
References: <CAGz_XJyZ8djBq_-95ZzHW-BhCVyCtga9upjDPcRDES_Nox559w@mail.gmail.com>
	<CABzOSOpgW5jKwFP9hOpepj2XnrSF0rhutdbLm-p=Xo_FA-rzZA@mail.gmail.com>
	<CAGz_XJznPmtm0-bTe71khVqmEnjvTs4riij1-5O7AM+qf-P6kw@mail.gmail.com>
	<CABzOSOqn8FsdpbcCvBNoueXmKT9VqixGho2aHJJM_G9g4FdWWA@mail.gmail.com>
	<CAGz_XJxW2d_T5p-dQR9Y5803XSyJ8giNk3eriHZLcfze5zpo_w@mail.gmail.com>
	<CA+oUq1gBt6sXbG7Jcp27HuMkmvCJ=qVhcTkfa9GURkEVQaYHzw@mail.gmail.com>
	<5a751aa5.8619370a.b13fa.0f36@mx.google.com>
Message-ID: <CA+oUq1jo_PrJjzPuL0HzqFH9qEANxvS2UvnQw=fs2FMDri3ixg@mail.gmail.com>

Hi Frank,

I was just thinking of buying a 5100 because I don't seem to be able to
reliably get into the FM satellites with just 5W from my HT and I read the
manual and according to it the minimum tuning step is 5kHz. It would be
nice if a smaller step could be achieved through CI-V but I doubt it.

On Fri, Feb 2, 2018 at 9:12 PM, Frank G <wa2ndv at gmail.com> wrote:

> Will be testing ID-5100 under HRD control tomorrow to see if 1Khz tuning
> is possible.
> Cabling may be an issue as HRD config notes calls for a mod of their
> standard cable.
>
> Will advise.
>
> Frank
> WA2NDV
>
>
> From: Milen KG2C
> Sent: Friday, February 2, 2018 8:29 PM
> To: Sean Waite
> Cc: AMSAT BB; Paul Stoetzer
> Subject: Re: [amsat-bb] D-Star ONE PHOENIX
>
> The 7100 can tune in 1Hz increments and can be computer controlled.
>
> On Fri, Feb 2, 2018 at 11:11 AM, Sean Waite <waisean at gmail.com> wrote:
>
> > That'll make it rough on my ID-51A+, minimum 5kHz steps. Still worth a
> > shot. I was looking an at IC-9100 for a while, but man is that thing
> > expensive.
> >
> > 73,
> > Sean WA1TE
> >
> > On Fri, Feb 2, 2018 at 11:02 AM Paul Stoetzer <n8hm at arrl.net> wrote:
> >
> > > Tests on AO-27 showed that D-STAR fails if the frequency is more than
> > > 1.5 kHz off, that means there are times when you will not be able to
> > > access or hear the satellite using 5 kHz steps. The IC-9100 can be
> > > fine tuned and computer controlled, I'm not sure about any other
> > > D-STAR radios, maybe the IC-7100 can be too.
> > >
> > > 73,
> > >
> > > Paul, N8HM
> > >
> > > On Fri, Feb 2, 2018 at 10:57 AM, Sean Waite <waisean at gmail.com> wrote:
> > > > Well that certainly makes it a little easier. Are the doppler issues
> > any
> > > > different than the normal ones we face on a 70cm satellite?
> > > >
> > > > The TLE on that Chinese sat suggests it'll get passes over the US, so
> > > that's
> > > > good news if it's actually another FM bird. Having a handful of new
> > > > satellites up there all at once will hopefully spread out the crowds
> so
> > > that
> > > > we don't have people blasting them with 50W trying to beat out the
> > other
> > > > stations.
> > > >
> > > > Sean WA1TE
> > > >
> > > > On Fri, Feb 2, 2018 at 10:43 AM Paul Stoetzer <n8hm at arrl.net> wrote:
> > > >>
> > > >> It's a half-duplex parrot repeater, so there's no need to hear
> > > >> yourself. The trick is Doppler compensation.
> > > >>
> > > >> I find it somewhat odd that they've managed to receive signals, but
> > > >> everyone else in Europe is reporting silence. We shall see.
> > > >>
> > > >> Potential Keps from Space Track are:
> > > >>
> > > >> 1 43184U 18014E   18033.08269475 -.00000058  00000-0  00000+0 0
> 9993
> > > >> 2 43184  97.7305 303.2289 0012801 243.8166 116.1553 14.95704337
>  119
> > > >>
> > > >> In other satellite news, one or maybe two Chinese amateur satellites
> > > >> was launched earlier this morning. FMN-1 carries an FM transponder
> > > >> with an uplink of 145.945 MHz and a downlink of 435.350 MHz.
> Telemetry
> > > >> downlink is 9k6 BPSK on 435.350 MHz. It's possible that one of the
> > > >> other CubeSats on the mission, Shaonian XIng, is one of the Juvenile
> > > >> series satellites coordinated here:
> > > >> http://www.amsatuk.me.uk/iaru/finished_detail.php?serialnum=547
> > > >>
> > > >> However, without any communication from the satellite owners to the
> > > >> amateur community, all we can do is speculate and listen to see
> what's
> > > >> heard.
> > > >>
> > > >> One object has been cataloged by Space Track for that launch so far:
> > > >>
> > > >> 1 43192U 18015A   18033.45158700 -.00000069  00000-0  00000+0 0
> 9994
> > > >> 2 43192  97.3413 165.3763 0014311 275.0882 167.9240 15.22360621
> 19
> > > >>
> > > >> 73,
> > > >>
> > > >> Paul, N8HM
> > > >>
> > > >> On Fri, Feb 2, 2018 at 10:37 AM, Sean Waite <waisean at gmail.com>
> > wrote:
> > > >> > Looks like the group behind the burned up D-Star ONE project
> somehow
> > > >> > managed to get a second satellite built and launched in a little
> > over
> > > a
> > > >> > month. They're getting data from it, and are awaiting the TLE.
> > Pretty
> > > >> > crazy
> > > >> > how fast they got that up there.
> > > >> >
> > > >> > http://www.d-star.one/
> > > >> >
> > > >> > I don't have a second D-Star radio, but maybe it'll be workable
> > > without
> > > >> > being able to hear myself.
> > > >> >
> > > >> > 73,
> > > >> > Sean WA1TE
> > > >> > _______________________________________________
> > > >> > Sent via AMSAT-BB at amsat.org. AMSAT-NA makes this open forum
> > available
> > > >> > to all interested persons worldwide without requiring membership.
> > > >> > Opinions expressed
> > > >> > are solely those of the author, and do not reflect the official
> > views
> > > of
> > > >> > AMSAT-NA.
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> > > >> > program!
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> > >
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From revjwo at att.net  Fri Feb  2 23:04:02 2018
From: revjwo at att.net (Jerald)
Date: Fri, 2 Feb 2018 17:04:02 -0600
Subject: [amsat-bb] SatPC32 Doppler and Tone Files
Message-ID: <20180202230439.80E0E8D05@lansing182.amsat.org>

Can anyone provide me with the SatPC32 doppler and tone auxiliary files for the CAS4B satellite?.Like to try to work it sometime?

Tnx

KJ4EU?Jerry

Sent from Mail for Windows 10


From revjwo at att.net  Fri Feb  2 23:06:27 2018
From: revjwo at att.net (Jerald)
Date: Fri, 2 Feb 2018 17:06:27 -0600
Subject: [amsat-bb] SatPC32 auxiliary files
Message-ID: <20180202230630.4969C8705@lansing182.amsat.org>


Can anyone provide me with the SatPC32 doppler and tone auxiliary file numbers for the CAS 4B satellite?

KJ4EU?.Jerry
Sent from Mail for Windows 10


From wa2ndv at gmail.com  Sat Feb  3 03:20:45 2018
From: wa2ndv at gmail.com (Frank G)
Date: Fri, 2 Feb 2018 22:20:45 -0500
Subject: [amsat-bb] D-Star ONE PHOENIX
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We may have a chance since I see 1Khz options for receive freq but no TX set. Maybe by using the duplex offset in 1 Khz increments something can be worked out.

Ill see what HRD can do tomorrow at my club where we have an ID-5100 and hopefully the right cable.

Frank
WA2NDV






From: Milen KG2C
Sent: Friday, February 2, 2018 9:56 PM
To: Frank G
Cc: AMSAT-BB at amsat.org
Subject: Re: [amsat-bb] D-Star ONE PHOENIX

Hi Frank,

I was just thinking of buying a 5100 because I don't seem to be able to reliably get into the FM satellites with just 5W from my HT and I read the manual and according to it the minimum tuning step is 5kHz. It would be nice if a smaller step could be achieved through CI-V but I doubt it.

On Fri, Feb 2, 2018 at 9:12 PM, Frank G <wa2ndv at gmail.com> wrote:
Will be testing ID-5100 under HRD control tomorrow to see if 1Khz tuning is possible.
Cabling may be an issue as HRD config notes calls for a mod of their standard cable.

Will advise.

Frank
WA2NDV


From: Milen KG2C
Sent: Friday, February 2, 2018 8:29 PM
To: Sean Waite
Cc: AMSAT BB; Paul Stoetzer
Subject: Re: [amsat-bb] D-Star ONE PHOENIX

The 7100 can tune in 1Hz increments and can be computer controlled.

On Fri, Feb 2, 2018 at 11:11 AM, Sean Waite <waisean at gmail.com> wrote:

> That'll make it rough on my ID-51A+, minimum 5kHz steps. Still worth a
> shot. I was looking an at IC-9100 for a while, but man is that thing
> expensive.
>
> 73,
> Sean WA1TE
>
> On Fri, Feb 2, 2018 at 11:02 AM Paul Stoetzer <n8hm at arrl.net> wrote:
>
> > Tests on AO-27 showed that D-STAR fails if the frequency is more than
> > 1.5 kHz off, that means there are times when you will not be able to
> > access or hear the satellite using 5 kHz steps. The IC-9100 can be
> > fine tuned and computer controlled, I'm not sure about any other
> > D-STAR radios, maybe the IC-7100 can be too.
> >
> > 73,
> >
> > Paul, N8HM
> >
> > On Fri, Feb 2, 2018 at 10:57 AM, Sean Waite <waisean at gmail.com> wrote:
> > > Well that certainly makes it a little easier. Are the doppler issues
> any
> > > different than the normal ones we face on a 70cm satellite?
> > >
> > > The TLE on that Chinese sat suggests it'll get passes over the US, so
> > that's
> > > good news if it's actually another FM bird. Having a handful of new
> > > satellites up there all at once will hopefully spread out the crowds so
> > that
> > > we don't have people blasting them with 50W trying to beat out the
> other
> > > stations.
> > >
> > > Sean WA1TE
> > >
> > > On Fri, Feb 2, 2018 at 10:43 AM Paul Stoetzer <n8hm at arrl.net> wrote:
> > >>
> > >> It's a half-duplex parrot repeater, so there's no need to hear
> > >> yourself. The trick is Doppler compensation.
> > >>
> > >> I find it somewhat odd that they've managed to receive signals, but
> > >> everyone else in Europe is reporting silence. We shall see.
> > >>
> > >> Potential Keps from Space Track are:
> > >>
> > >> 1 43184U 18014E? ?18033.08269475 -.00000058? 00000-0? 00000+0 0? 9993
> > >> 2 43184? 97.7305 303.2289 0012801 243.8166 116.1553 14.95704337? ?119
> > >>
> > >> In other satellite news, one or maybe two Chinese amateur satellites
> > >> was launched earlier this morning. FMN-1 carries an FM transponder
> > >> with an uplink of 145.945 MHz and a downlink of 435.350 MHz. Telemetry
> > >> downlink is 9k6 BPSK on 435.350 MHz. It's possible that one of the
> > >> other CubeSats on the mission, Shaonian XIng, is one of the Juvenile
> > >> series satellites coordinated here:
> > >> http://www.amsatuk.me.uk/iaru/finished_detail.php?serialnum=547
> > >>
> > >> However, without any communication from the satellite owners to the
> > >> amateur community, all we can do is speculate and listen to see what's
> > >> heard.
> > >>
> > >> One object has been cataloged by Space Track for that launch so far:
> > >>
> > >> 1 43192U 18015A? ?18033.45158700 -.00000069? 00000-0? 00000+0 0? 9994
> > >> 2 43192? 97.3413 165.3763 0014311 275.0882 167.9240 15.22360621? ? 19
> > >>
> > >> 73,
> > >>
> > >> Paul, N8HM
> > >>
> > >> On Fri, Feb 2, 2018 at 10:37 AM, Sean Waite <waisean at gmail.com>
> wrote:
> > >> > Looks like the group behind the burned up D-Star ONE project somehow
> > >> > managed to get a second satellite built and launched in a little
> over
> > a
> > >> > month. They're getting data from it, and are awaiting the TLE.
> Pretty
> > >> > crazy
> > >> > how fast they got that up there.
> > >> >
> > >> > http://www.d-star.one/
> > >> >
> > >> > I don't have a second D-Star radio, but maybe it'll be workable
> > without
> > >> > being able to hear myself.
> > >> >
> > >> > 73,
> > >> > Sean WA1TE
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From n8hm at arrl.net  Sat Feb  3 03:28:29 2018
From: n8hm at arrl.net (Paul Stoetzer)
Date: Fri, 2 Feb 2018 22:28:29 -0500
Subject: [amsat-bb] SatPC32 auxiliary files
In-Reply-To: <20180202230630.4969C8705@lansing182.amsat.org>
References: <20180202230630.4969C8705@lansing182.amsat.org>
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It would be best for everyone using SatPC32 to control their radios to
learn how to construct the files themselves rather than always asking
others to post their entries.

http://www.dk1tb.de/manual_e.htm#auxfiles

73,

Paul, N8HM

On Fri, Feb 2, 2018 at 6:06 PM, Jerald <revjwo at att.net> wrote:
>
> Can anyone provide me with the SatPC32 doppler and tone auxiliary file numbers for the CAS 4B satellite?
>
> KJ4EU?.Jerry
> Sent from Mail for Windows 10
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From n0jy at amsat.org  Sat Feb  3 04:49:04 2018
From: n0jy at amsat.org (Jerry Buxton)
Date: Fri, 2 Feb 2018 22:49:04 -0600
Subject: [amsat-bb] S BAND USE
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Hi Bob,

No immediate plans for AMSAT-NA but GOLF will give us opportunities to
play with a variety of bands over time so I won't rule it out.? Anyway,
I still have my K5GNA downconverter and BBQ dish on my array so I'm in a
reasonable position to influence a way to put them back into use if I
get a hankerin'!?? :-D

Jerry Buxton, N?JY

On 1/29/2018 14:19, Bob- W7LRD wrote:
> Hello-Is there any chance of using S Band (2.4 Ghz) being used on any future satellites?  I know there are several of us who have a box of down converters and associated equipment, waiting for "something".  I know the five & dime is being planed.
>
> 73 Bob W7LRD
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From n4hf.philip at gmail.com  Sat Feb  3 15:45:15 2018
From: n4hf.philip at gmail.com (Philip Jenkins)
Date: Sat, 3 Feb 2018 10:45:15 -0500
Subject: [amsat-bb] Question about PL/CTCSS on uplink
Message-ID: <CAGdEbNb9LmiKJVpqfokaSq7P7QxKLsnjsTuiPFQ+F0DCUgQa6w@mail.gmail.com>

I understand why FM satellites need an PL tone on uplink (to keep out
land-mobile services, like taxi-cabs, etc), but why is a PL not required
for the linear sats utilizing the same frequencies? A linear transponder is
certainly capable of receiving/transmitting an FM signal (albeit not
successfully demodulating that signal).

This question came up at a satellite presentation I did, and I had never
thought about it. ( Moreover, will radios even transmit a PL on SSB/CW
transmissions?)

Philip N4HF

From hamsat at xs4all.nl  Sat Feb  3 15:48:09 2018
From: hamsat at xs4all.nl (Nico Janssen)
Date: Sat, 3 Feb 2018 16:48:09 +0100
Subject: [amsat-bb] Unknown new satellite MXSAT
Message-ID: <a4bd77ce-b657-8212-941a-af3c8f664b1f@xs4all.nl>

All,

A new unknown satellite has appeared which has a downlink near
436.370 MHz with 9600 bps telemetry. In its telemetry transmissions
it identifies itself as MXSAT. Doppler measurements show that this
MXSAT is object 43199, 2018-015H.

73,
Nico PA0DLO



From bruninga at usna.edu  Sat Feb  3 15:53:08 2018
From: bruninga at usna.edu (Robert Bruninga)
Date: Sat, 3 Feb 2018 10:53:08 -0500
Subject: [amsat-bb] Question about PL/CTCSS on uplink
In-Reply-To: <CAGdEbNb9LmiKJVpqfokaSq7P7QxKLsnjsTuiPFQ+F0DCUgQa6w@mail.gmail.com>
References: <CAGdEbNb9LmiKJVpqfokaSq7P7QxKLsnjsTuiPFQ+F0DCUgQa6w@mail.gmail.com>
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Its more about saving TX power than anything else.
If anything opens the squelch on an FM transponder, it is FULL TX power
from the satellite even if almost nothing is there.

On a linear bird, the oTX power is proportional to the input. so the
spacecraft power is not wasted on wek signals.

Bob
WB4APR

On Sat, Feb 3, 2018 at 10:45 AM, Philip Jenkins <n4hf.philip at gmail.com>
wrote:

> I understand why FM satellites need an PL tone on uplink (to keep out
> land-mobile services, like taxi-cabs, etc), but why is a PL not required
> for the linear sats utilizing the same frequencies? A linear transponder is
> certainly capable of receiving/transmitting an FM signal (albeit not
> successfully demodulating that signal).
>
> This question came up at a satellite presentation I did, and I had never
> thought about it. ( Moreover, will radios even transmit a PL on SSB/CW
> transmissions?)
>
> Philip N4HF
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From diehl.mike.a at gmail.com  Sat Feb  3 16:48:05 2018
From: diehl.mike.a at gmail.com (Mike Diehl)
Date: Sat, 3 Feb 2018 11:48:05 -0500
Subject: [amsat-bb] Question about PL/CTCSS on uplink
In-Reply-To: <CAGdEbNb9LmiKJVpqfokaSq7P7QxKLsnjsTuiPFQ+F0DCUgQa6w@mail.gmail.com>
References: <CAGdEbNb9LmiKJVpqfokaSq7P7QxKLsnjsTuiPFQ+F0DCUgQa6w@mail.gmail.com>
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Think about how SSB changes the pitch of your voice whenever it is off frequency so your tone would be off frequency as well. Most importantly is that linear transponders don?t demodulate anything and are basically a bent pipe. Whatever comes in the passband is mixed with an LO and retransmitted on another frequency. 

73,
Mike Diehl
W8LID

> On Feb 3, 2018, at 10:45, Philip Jenkins <n4hf.philip at gmail.com> wrote:
> 
> I understand why FM satellites need an PL tone on uplink (to keep out
> land-mobile services, like taxi-cabs, etc), but why is a PL not required
> for the linear sats utilizing the same frequencies? A linear transponder is
> certainly capable of receiving/transmitting an FM signal (albeit not
> successfully demodulating that signal).
> 
> This question came up at a satellite presentation I did, and I had never
> thought about it. ( Moreover, will radios even transmit a PL on SSB/CW
> transmissions?)
> 
> Philip N4HF
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From n4csitwo at bellsouth.net  Sat Feb  3 18:23:41 2018
From: n4csitwo at bellsouth.net (n4csitwo at bellsouth.net)
Date: Sat, 3 Feb 2018 13:23:41 -0500
Subject: [amsat-bb] Upcoming ARISS contact with Moore Square AIG/GT Magnet
	School, Raleigh, NC
Message-ID: <3006AE2094B44EE0A44DDE2E69AF6C22@DHJ>

An International Space Station school contact has been planned with participants at Moore Square AIG/GT Magnet School, Raleigh, NC on 05 Feb. The event is scheduled to begin at approximately 18:32 UTC. The duration of the contact is approximately 9 minutes and 30 seconds. The contact will be direct between NA1SS and KG4AKV. The contact should be audible over the U.S. state of North Carolina and portions of the eastern U.S. Interested parties are invited to listen in on the 145.80 MHz downlink. The contact is expected to be conducted in English.

 

 

Moore Square GT/AIG Basics Magnet Middle School is a Wake County Public School System (WCPSS) magnet school located in the heart of downtown Raleigh. At our school, we afford our students with a variety of unique learning opportunities that allow students and teachers to amplify individual gifts and talents. We have heightened student engagement through collaboration and exploration in the classroom and through interconnected, downtown partnerships. At our school, students are able to participate in a wide range of electives with topics from Chinese, Orchestra, Modern Dance, or Space Adventures! By the end of their middle school experience, students have not only gained confidence in themselves, but have also had a robust and diverse learning experience creating well-rounded students who are poised to succeed in high school.

 

Our school has done many things to prepare our students for the contact.  Students have had the opportunity to research and participate in the Tomatosphere Citizen Science project. This project is a blind study in which students germinated two groups of tomato seeds- one group that experienced microgravity conditions on the ISS and one group of seeds that did not. We are anxiously awaiting the results of the larger experiment to see how our results compared to others!

 

Students have also participated in a mock astronaut training session at Marbles Kids Museum after viewing the Hubble 3D IMAX movie. Students conducted research and composed questions based on the research they conducted. The school voted on the best 20 questions.

 

John Brier, KG4AKV, and Jim Scarborough, KE4ROH, have worked closely by providing our students with background information and serving as guest speakers and facilitators for the event. Joshua Tate, KF4EAG, and Mark Hammond, N8MH, have also been integral to helping our school with the contact.

 

 

 

Participants will ask as many of the following questions as time allows:

 

1. What is the biggest challenge that you have faced during your time in 

   space?

2. How are everyday tasks in space different from everyday tasks on Earth?

3. What is your favorite thing about seeing Earth from space?

4. If you had to give advice to a future astronaut about something they 

   should know that training did not prepare them for, what would you tell 

   them?

5. What type of foods do you miss the most and how can you be sure that you 

   are receiving adequate nutrition with the foods you are limited to eating 

   on ISS?

6. What is your daily routine in space like and how is it different from your 

   routine on Earth?

7. What inspired you to become an astronaut? What has been the most 

   challenging part of that journey?

8. How would you describe what launching feels like?

9. How will the experiments you have conducted on this mission impact 

   humanity?

10. How do you know when to go to sleep and when to wake up? How has this 

    experience impacted your Circadian rhythm?

11. Describe your exercise routine and the equipment that you use.

12. How does your research related to the colonization of Mars?

13. How is gravitropism in plants different in space?

14. How do you entertain yourself in your spare time?

15. Describe what it feels like to wear your astronaut suit.

16. What kind of medical tests have you gone through to prepare for your 

    mission and what kinds of tests will you have to go through when you 

    return to Earth?

17. How has microgravity impacted your body and how does it feel different 

    from Earth?s gravity?

18. Describe some common types of technology on the International Space 

    Station that are essential for astronauts to survive in space.

19. What is one thing that you look forward to doing when you return to 

    Earth?

20. What is the scariest thing that has happened to you when you were in 

    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):

 

      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), the Center for the Advancement of Science in Space (CASIS) and  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

 


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From hamsat at xs4all.nl  Sat Feb  3 19:29:08 2018
From: hamsat at xs4all.nl (Nico Janssen)
Date: Sat, 3 Feb 2018 20:29:08 +0100
Subject: [amsat-bb] FengMaNiu 1 (FMN 1) identified
Message-ID: <eec91c8f-88ab-f287-52b0-a5947c973231@xs4all.nl>

All,

Detailed doppler measurements show that FengMaNiu 1 (FMN 1)
is object 43192, 2018-015A. Downlink: 435.350 MHz.

73,
Nico PA0DLO



From ns3l at yahoo.com  Sat Feb  3 20:07:42 2018
From: ns3l at yahoo.com (Steve Nordahl)
Date: Sat, 3 Feb 2018 20:07:42 +0000 (UTC)
Subject: [amsat-bb] February 25, 2018 Rover trip to FM28 in Delaware
In-Reply-To: <1784311865.1962686.1517584905570@mail.yahoo.com>
References: <1784311865.1962686.1517584905570.ref@mail.yahoo.com>
	<1784311865.1962686.1517584905570@mail.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <1939737751.2848609.1517688462610@mail.yahoo.com>

Here is a clarification/correction to my list of birds I will attempt to work from FM28 in Delaware on 2/25/2018.?AO-91 - 1707Z-1720Z,? ? CAS-4B - 1748Z-1758Z,? ? AO-85 - 1749Z-1801Z,? ? AO-7 - 1815Z-1834Z,? ? AO-91 - 1845Z-1856Z,? ? CAS-4B - 1924-1935.? ?Steve NS3L


      From: Steve Nordahl <ns3l at yahoo.com>
 To: AMSAT BB <amsat-bb at amsat.org> 
 Sent: Friday, February 2, 2018 10:21 AM
 Subject: February 25, 2018 Rover trip to FM28 in Delaware
   
Hi all,
Just wanted to let everyone know that I will be activating FM28(FX) from Killens State Park near Felton, Delaware on Sunday February 25, 2018 for 2-1/2 hour roving stint.
I plan to work the following birds between 1700Z to 1935Z.AO-91 1707Z-1720Z 44 degree passAO-95 1749Z-1801Z 15 degree passAO-7 1815Z-1834Z 32 degree passAO-91 ?1945Z-1856Z 19 degree passCAS-4B 1924Z-1935Z 28 degree pass
This trip will be weather dependent so if snow, ice, or heavy rain is forecast for that area on that day I may be forced to reschedule. I will update if there is any changes.
Steve NS3L

   

From n0jy at amsat.org  Sat Feb  3 20:12:06 2018
From: n0jy at amsat.org (Jerry Buxton)
Date: Sat, 3 Feb 2018 14:12:06 -0600
Subject: [amsat-bb] Question about PL/CTCSS on uplink
In-Reply-To: <CAGdEbNb9LmiKJVpqfokaSq7P7QxKLsnjsTuiPFQ+F0DCUgQa6w@mail.gmail.com>
References: <CAGdEbNb9LmiKJVpqfokaSq7P7QxKLsnjsTuiPFQ+F0DCUgQa6w@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <b5073f97-9b13-3f8c-d75b-5040f41a32b7@amsat.org>

Kinda problematic with CW?

Jerry Buxton, N?JY

On 2/3/2018 09:45, Philip Jenkins wrote:
> I understand why FM satellites need an PL tone on uplink (to keep out
> land-mobile services, like taxi-cabs, etc), but why is a PL not required
> for the linear sats utilizing the same frequencies? A linear transponder is
> certainly capable of receiving/transmitting an FM signal (albeit not
> successfully demodulating that signal).
>
> This question came up at a satellite presentation I did, and I had never
> thought about it. ( Moreover, will radios even transmit a PL on SSB/CW
> transmissions?)
>
> Philip N4HF
> _______________________________________________
> Sent via AMSAT-BB at amsat.org. AMSAT-NA makes this open forum available
> to all interested persons worldwide without requiring membership. Opinions expressed
> are solely those of the author, and do not reflect the official views of AMSAT-NA.
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From ve8rt at yknwt.ca  Sun Feb  4 00:58:48 2018
From: ve8rt at yknwt.ca (Ron VE8RT)
Date: Sat, 3 Feb 2018 17:58:48 -0700
Subject: [amsat-bb] FT726R parts available?
Message-ID: <20180203175848.cb381b854fc7df41d9831cd6@yknwt.ca>

  I was given a FT726R with the 6 2 and 70cm modules, the maintenance
manual, and a few spares.  As I was adding a CTCSS tone board it seemed
like a good idea to check the adjustments and alignment.  Unfortunately
I've found that the TX balanced modulator doesn't balance.  Checks were
made for noise on the 13.8 VDC and regulated 8V (which powers the
uPC1037H modulator) and these lines are quiet.  The maximum carrier
suppresion I could get from adjusting VR05 was 25dB, far short of the
specified >40 dB.  There is a good voltage swing on VR05, but the
voltage on pin 6 of the modulator changes very little.  I suspect it's
failed.

  Can replacement uPC1037H's be found.

  If I get this sorted then I'll ask about how to run it duplex and do
the Doppler correction on SSB or CW.

  Thanks,

       Ron VE8RT

-- 
Ron VE8RT <ve8rt at yknwt.ca>

From ve8rt at yknwt.ca  Sun Feb  4 01:01:28 2018
From: ve8rt at yknwt.ca (Ron VE8RT)
Date: Sat, 3 Feb 2018 18:01:28 -0700
Subject: [amsat-bb] Question about PL/CTCSS on uplink
In-Reply-To: <b5073f97-9b13-3f8c-d75b-5040f41a32b7@amsat.org>
References: <CAGdEbNb9LmiKJVpqfokaSq7P7QxKLsnjsTuiPFQ+F0DCUgQa6w@mail.gmail.com>
	<b5073f97-9b13-3f8c-d75b-5040f41a32b7@amsat.org>
Message-ID: <20180203180128.af3f2298c2bc0bd96179effc@yknwt.ca>

Probably not an available mode on production equipment, MCW should
work, if you could find anyone interested :-)

   Ron VE8RT

On Sat, 3 Feb 2018 14:12:06 -0600
Jerry Buxton <n0jy at amsat.org> wrote:

> Kinda problematic with CW?
> 
> Jerry Buxton, N?JY
> 
> On 2/3/2018 09:45, Philip Jenkins wrote:
> > I understand why FM satellites need an PL tone on uplink (to keep out
> > land-mobile services, like taxi-cabs, etc), but why is a PL not required
> > for the linear sats utilizing the same frequencies? A linear transponder is
> > certainly capable of receiving/transmitting an FM signal (albeit not
> > successfully demodulating that signal).
> >
> > This question came up at a satellite presentation I did, and I had never
> > thought about it. ( Moreover, will radios even transmit a PL on SSB/CW
> > transmissions?)
> >
> > Philip N4HF
> > _______________________________________________
> > Sent via AMSAT-BB at amsat.org. AMSAT-NA makes this open forum available
> > to all interested persons worldwide without requiring membership. Opinions expressed
> > are solely those of the author, and do not reflect the official views of AMSAT-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


-- 
Ron VE8RT <ve8rt at yknwt.ca>

From kt4tz at cfl.rr.com  Sun Feb  4 03:02:12 2018
From: kt4tz at cfl.rr.com (Lee McLamb)
Date: Sat, 3 Feb 2018 22:02:12 -0500
Subject: [amsat-bb] ANS-035 AMSAT News Service Weekly Bulletins
Message-ID: <b289e47a-4deb-cb6f-cdcf-4be710f88d96@cfl.rr.com>

AMSAT NEWS SERVICE
ANS-035

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:

* AO-92 to Initiate Operational Scheduling
* Soyuz Rocket Launches 11 Satellites Including D-Star One Phoenix
* Upcoming ARISS contact with Moore Square AIG/GT Magnet School, Raleigh, NC
* VUCC Awards-Endorsements for January 2018
* AMSATDroidFree Source Code Released on GitHub


SB SAT @ AMSAT $ANS-035.01
ANS-035 AMSAT News Service Weekly Bulletins

AMSAT News Service Bulletin 035.01
 ?From AMSAT HQ KENSINGTON, MD.
DATE FEBRUARY 4, 2018
To All RADIO AMATEURS
BID: $ANS-035.01

AO-92 to Initiate Operational Scheduling

Since its commissioning the AO-92 U/v FM repeater has been open 
continuously.
Beginning the first full week of February operations will be scheduled 
among the
U/v FM repeater, L-Band Downshifter, Virginia Tech Camera, and the 
University of
Iowa?s High Energy Radiation CubeSat Instrument (HERCI).

For the week of 4-10 Feb 2018, the following mode changes are scheduled:

Approximately 1510 UTC 4 Feb the L band uplink will be activated for
approximately 24 hours.

Approximately 0250 UTC 6 Feb the high speed data will be activated for 40
minutes to enable data download from the HERCI experiment.

Approximately 1520 UTC 8 Feb the high speed data will be activated for 40
minutes to enable data download from the HERCI experiment.

The U/v repeater will be open continuously at all other times outside those
listed above.

[ANS thank Drew, KO4MA, for the above information]


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Soyuz Rocket Launches 11 Satellites Including D-Star One Phoenix

A Soyuz rocket crowned by a Fregat upper stage carrying 11 Russian, 
German and
U.S. satellites into orbit lifted off Thursday from the Vostochny 
Cosmodrome in
Russia?s Far East, the first flight from the country?s newest spaceport 
since a
failure in November.

The Soyuz-2.1a rocket lifted off at 0207:18 GMT Thursday (9:07:18 p.m. EST
Wednesday) from Vostochny, a cosmodrome carved from the forests of 
Russia?s Amur
region near the country?s border with China.

A CubeSat with an amateur radio relay payload named D-Star One Phoenix,
developed by German Orbital Systems in Berlin in cooperation with the Czech
company iSky Technology, was also launched Thursday. It replaces the 
D-Star One
nanosatellite lost on the last launch from Vostochny on Nov. 28.

Downlink frequencies are 435.700 MHz for telemetry and 435.525 MHz for 
D-Star.
The uplink for D-STAR will be 437.325 MHz.

[ANS thanks SpaceFlightNow and IARU for the above information]


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Upcoming ARISS contact with Moore Square AIG/GT Magnet School, Raleigh, NC

An International Space Station school contact has been planned with 
participants
at Moore Square AIG/GT Magnet School, Raleigh, NC on 05 Feb. The event is
scheduled to begin at approximately 18:32 UTC. The duration of the 
contact is
approximately 9 minutes and 30 seconds. The contact will be direct 
between NA1SS
and KG4AKV. The contact should be audible over the U.S. state of North 
Carolina
and portions of the eastern U.S. Interested parties are invited to 
listen in on
the 145.80 MHz downlink. The contact is expected to be conducted in English.

Students have also participated in a mock astronaut training session at 
Marbles
Kids Museum after viewing the Hubble 3D IMAX movie. Students conducted 
research
and composed questions based on the research they conducted. The school 
voted on
the best 20 questions.

John Brier, KG4AKV, and Jim Scarborough, KE4ROH, have worked closely by
providing our students with background information and serving as guest 
speakers
and facilitators for the event. Joshua Tate, KF4EAG, and Mark Hammond, N8MH,
have also been integral to helping our school with the contact.

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

[ANS thanks David, AA4KN, for the above information]


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VUCC Awards-Endorsements for January 2018

Here are the changed endorsements and new VUCC Satellite
Awards issued by the ARRL for the period January 1, 2018
through January 31, 2018.

Congratulations to all those who made the list this month!

CALL????????? 1Jan18? 1Feb18

N8RO??????????? 1020?? 1030
N8HM??????????? 1005?? 1025
WN9Q??????????? 416??? 710
K5ND??????????? 439??? 502
WD9EWK????????? 384??? 400
N9EAT?????????? 336??? 410
NS3L??????????? 251??? 275
KE4AL?????????? 177??? 252
VE7CEW????????? 200??? 251
PT9BM?????????? 126??? 151
PS8ET?????????? 101??? 127
WB7VUF???????????????? 107 (NEW VUCC)
AA8CH????????????????? 104 (NEW VUCC)
AL6D/W4??????????????? 101 (NEW VUCC)
N3GS?????????????????? 101 (NEW VUCC)
NK1N?????????????????? 101 (NEW VUCC)
KE8FZT???????????????? 100 (NEW VUCC)
W5PFG (DM95)?????????? 100 (NEW VUCC)
W5PFG (EM12)?????????? 100 (NEW VUCC)

This is my first month creating this list. If you find errors
or omissions. please contact me off-list at <mycall>@<mycall>.com
and I'll revise the announcement.

This list was developed by comparing the ARRL .pdf
listings for January 1, 2018. and February 1, 2018. It's a visual
comparison so omissions are possible.? Apologies if your
call was not mentioned.? Thanks to all those who are
roving to grids that are rarely on the birds.? They are
doing most of the work!

[ANS thanks Ron, W5RKN for the above information]


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AMSATDroidFree Source Code Released on GitHub

Dave Johnson, G4DPZ, author of the AMSATDroidFree app, has made the source
code to AMSATDroidFree available on a public repository on GitHub for those
of you who like to tinker: https://github.com/g4dpz/AmsatDroidFree

Dave thanks all the people who have given him suggestions and have
downloaded it over the years and are still using the application.

[ANS thanks Dave, G4DPZ 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, KT4TZ
kt4tz at amsat dot org






From k8bl at ameritech.net  Sun Feb  4 03:11:02 2018
From: k8bl at ameritech.net (R.T.Liddy)
Date: Sun, 4 Feb 2018 03:11:02 +0000 (UTC)
Subject: [amsat-bb] Question about PL/CTCSS on uplink
In-Reply-To: <20180203180128.af3f2298c2bc0bd96179effc@yknwt.ca>
References: <CAGdEbNb9LmiKJVpqfokaSq7P7QxKLsnjsTuiPFQ+F0DCUgQa6w@mail.gmail.com>
	<b5073f97-9b13-3f8c-d75b-5040f41a32b7@amsat.org>
	<20180203180128.af3f2298c2bc0bd96179effc@yknwt.ca>
Message-ID: <1192235621.2996923.1517713862456@mail.yahoo.com>

The FM SATs decode discreet frequencies. The PL Tone goes up as 67 Hz
and is detected only at that particular freq.

The Linear SATs receive a wide bandpass and the incoming signals are
beat against the SAT local oscillator and the resultant freq is the
differential. Therefore, the resultant freqs are different based upon
that differential. With multiple signals coming up to the SAT on their
different freqs within the bandpass, which one would only have exactly
67 Hz? Tune across any HF Band with CW/SSB signals and you'll hear the
result of multiple signals/freqs.

Bob  K8BL


> On 2/3/2018 09:45, Philip Jenkins wrote:

> > I understand why FM satellites need an PL tone on uplink (to keep out

> > land-mobile services, like taxi-cabs, etc), but why is a PL not required

> > for the linear sats utilizing the same frequencies? A linear transponder is

> > certainly capable of receiving/transmitting an FM signal (albeit not

> > successfully demodulating that signal).

> >

> > This question came up at a satellite presentation I did, and I had never

> > thought about it. ( Moreover, will radios even transmit a PL on SSB/CW

> > transmissions?)

> >

> > Philip N4HF

> > _______________________________________________

From wageners at gmail.com  Sun Feb  4 03:18:38 2018
From: wageners at gmail.com (Stefan Wagener)
Date: Sat, 3 Feb 2018 21:18:38 -0600
Subject: [amsat-bb] FT726R parts available?
In-Reply-To: <20180203175848.cb381b854fc7df41d9831cd6@yknwt.ca>
References: <20180203175848.cb381b854fc7df41d9831cd6@yknwt.ca>
Message-ID: <CAKu8kHCaNSjGi7UZmS5=qu0msu4K65R7Qz-VFvss4xdYw9tH+Q@mail.gmail.com>

Take a look at Ebay. Seems to be lots of parts for sale right now.

73 Stefan, VE4NSA

On Sat, Feb 3, 2018 at 6:58 PM, Ron VE8RT <ve8rt at yknwt.ca> wrote:

>   I was given a FT726R with the 6 2 and 70cm modules, the maintenance
> manual, and a few spares.  As I was adding a CTCSS tone board it seemed
> like a good idea to check the adjustments and alignment.  Unfortunately
> I've found that the TX balanced modulator doesn't balance.  Checks were
> made for noise on the 13.8 VDC and regulated 8V (which powers the
> uPC1037H modulator) and these lines are quiet.  The maximum carrier
> suppresion I could get from adjusting VR05 was 25dB, far short of the
> specified >40 dB.  There is a good voltage swing on VR05, but the
> voltage on pin 6 of the modulator changes very little.  I suspect it's
> failed.
>
>   Can replacement uPC1037H's be found.
>
>   If I get this sorted then I'll ask about how to run it duplex and do
> the Doppler correction on SSB or CW.
>
>   Thanks,
>
>        Ron VE8RT
>
> --
> Ron VE8RT <ve8rt at yknwt.ca>
> _______________________________________________
> Sent via AMSAT-BB at amsat.org. AMSAT-NA makes this open forum available
> to all interested persons worldwide without requiring membership. Opinions
> expressed
> are solely those of the author, and do not reflect the official views of
> AMSAT-NA.
> Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite program!
> Subscription settings: http://www.amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb
>

From wageners at gmail.com  Sun Feb  4 03:25:35 2018
From: wageners at gmail.com (Stefan Wagener)
Date: Sat, 3 Feb 2018 21:25:35 -0600
Subject: [amsat-bb] Question about PL/CTCSS on uplink
In-Reply-To: <1192235621.2996923.1517713862456@mail.yahoo.com>
References: <CAGdEbNb9LmiKJVpqfokaSq7P7QxKLsnjsTuiPFQ+F0DCUgQa6w@mail.gmail.com>
	<b5073f97-9b13-3f8c-d75b-5040f41a32b7@amsat.org>
	<20180203180128.af3f2298c2bc0bd96179effc@yknwt.ca>
	<1192235621.2996923.1517713862456@mail.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <CAKu8kHAsr=LgFcUFoSRm05vAOJWSk+sgum3ubOBjZ3Hv+swdMg@mail.gmail.com>

I guess there might be a very simple answer:

On FM (one channel) satellites without the PL tone, any unwanted signal can
mess it up for everyone; on linear satellites any unwanted signal (uplink)
will mess up only a small portion (specific downlink frequency) and the
rest is still available. Bottom line PL tones on FM sats helps all of us.
No PL tones on linear sats will not be a significant problem.

My simple mind :-)

73 Stefan, VE4NSA

On Sat, Feb 3, 2018 at 9:11 PM, R.T.Liddy <k8bl at ameritech.net> wrote:

> The FM SATs decode discreet frequencies. The PL Tone goes up as 67 Hz
> and is detected only at that particular freq.
>
> The Linear SATs receive a wide bandpass and the incoming signals are
> beat against the SAT local oscillator and the resultant freq is the
> differential. Therefore, the resultant freqs are different based upon
> that differential. With multiple signals coming up to the SAT on their
> different freqs within the bandpass, which one would only have exactly
> 67 Hz? Tune across any HF Band with CW/SSB signals and you'll hear the
> result of multiple signals/freqs.
>
> Bob  K8BL
>
>
> > On 2/3/2018 09:45, Philip Jenkins wrote:
>
> > > I understand why FM satellites need an PL tone on uplink (to keep out
>
> > > land-mobile services, like taxi-cabs, etc), but why is a PL not
> required
>
> > > for the linear sats utilizing the same frequencies? A linear
> transponder is
>
> > > certainly capable of receiving/transmitting an FM signal (albeit not
>
> > > successfully demodulating that signal).
>
> > >
>
> > > This question came up at a satellite presentation I did, and I had
> never
>
> > > thought about it. ( Moreover, will radios even transmit a PL on SSB/CW
>
> > > transmissions?)
>
> > >
>
> > > Philip N4HF
>
> > > _______________________________________________
> _______________________________________________
> Sent via AMSAT-BB at amsat.org. AMSAT-NA makes this open forum available
> to all interested persons worldwide without requiring membership. Opinions
> expressed
> are solely those of the author, and do not reflect the official views of
> AMSAT-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 w9gb at icloud.com  Sun Feb  4 05:23:25 2018
From: w9gb at icloud.com (Gregory Beat)
Date: Sat, 03 Feb 2018 23:23:25 -0600
Subject: [amsat-bb] FT726R parts available?
Message-ID: <BC423C18-6A5D-425A-9E62-4A4DE5500164@icloud.com>

Yes, Consolidated Electronics in Dayton, OH area has that NEC 7-pin SIP part.
Look for eBay reseller: ceitron

Here is the NEC uPC1037H data sheet
http://www.datasheetarchive.com/dlmain/Datasheets-16/DSA-317957.pdf

w9gb

> Can replacement uPC1037H's be found.

From w9gb at icloud.com  Sun Feb  4 05:34:26 2018
From: w9gb at icloud.com (Gregory Beat)
Date: Sat, 03 Feb 2018 23:34:26 -0600
Subject: [amsat-bb] FT726R parts available?
In-Reply-To: <BC423C18-6A5D-425A-9E62-4A4DE5500164@icloud.com>
References: <BC423C18-6A5D-425A-9E62-4A4DE5500164@icloud.com>
Message-ID: <CC9FDC42-3D65-4313-ABD2-456952857BE8@icloud.com>

> 

Here is the NEC uPC1037H data sheet (corrected web link)
https://www.sharpmz.org/download/upc1037h.pdf


From w9gb at icloud.com  Sun Feb  4 05:47:06 2018
From: w9gb at icloud.com (Gregory Beat)
Date: Sat, 03 Feb 2018 23:47:06 -0600
Subject: [amsat-bb] FT726R parts available?
In-Reply-To: <BC423C18-6A5D-425A-9E62-4A4DE5500164@icloud.com>
References: <BC423C18-6A5D-425A-9E62-4A4DE5500164@icloud.com>
Message-ID: <147FD09F-E990-4E23-9648-99653DF5CE56@icloud.com>

Note this FT-726 modification for the PB2441A module (Rx Unit)
http://www.agder.net/la8ak/b51.htm

Yaesu FT-726

LA7BI wasn't satisfied with the audio quality of his FT726. First he tried to improve the AGC, and some improvement was found, but still it was some distortion. 
The datasheet for uPC1037H (Q13) was studied and it seems that the operational voltage on PB2441A No.20 was too high. The same device is used in other transceivers like Icom IC-740 without any problems. The resistor R83=56 ohm was increased to 120-150 ohm for +6V voltage on the IC. The quality is much improved. On later transceivers like Yaesu FT-736 they've gone back to the conventional ring modulator, obviously aware of the problem.

Sent from iPad Air

> On Feb 3, 2018, at 11:23 PM, Gregory Beat <w9gb at icloud.com> wrote:
> 
> Yes, Consolidated Electronics in Dayton, OH area has that NEC 7-pin SIP part.
> Look for eBay reseller: ceitron
> 
> Here is the NEC uPC1037H data sheet
> http://www.datasheetarchive.com/dlmain/Datasheets-16/DSA-317957.pdf
> 
> w9gb
> 
> > Can replacement uPC1037H's be found.

From radiomb at bellsouth.net  Sun Feb  4 06:06:02 2018
From: radiomb at bellsouth.net (radiomb)
Date: Sun, 4 Feb 2018 06:06:02 +0000 (UTC)
Subject: [amsat-bb] SatPC32 auxiliary files
References: <1749481619.2991688.1517724362206.ref@mail.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <1749481619.2991688.1517724362206@mail.yahoo.com>

 What would be nice if?one location?had all the files ?(even Amsat). A newbie like me just starting out using?SatPC32 has a big learning curve. Making these available would be a big help. Is there such a place? Or someone that could send the files?TNX 73? Mike K4MIA

From radiomb at bellsouth.net  Sun Feb  4 06:20:26 2018
From: radiomb at bellsouth.net (radiomb)
Date: Sun, 4 Feb 2018 06:20:26 +0000 (UTC)
Subject: [amsat-bb] TNX for LVB tracker
References: <802129960.2990004.1517725226395.ref@mail.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <802129960.2990004.1517725226395@mail.yahoo.com>

 Mike WB8CXO thanks for building my LVB tracker. I got it interfacing with SatPC32. Now I just need to get the beams, maybe Orlando. And thanks to everyone that has helped get started in this neat part of the hobby.73 Mike? K4MIA??

From les at highnoonfilm.com  Sun Feb  4 06:03:19 2018
From: les at highnoonfilm.com (Les Rayburn)
Date: Sun, 4 Feb 2018 00:03:19 -0600
Subject: [amsat-bb] SatPC32 Auxiliary Files
Message-ID: <EF2FB2F1-6BF7-4E15-8FD2-F194D92715BA@highnoonfilm.com>

Actually Paul, I have to disagree with your comments. 

It would be best if either SatPC32 was reprogrammed to allow for seamless and automatic updates when new satellites are launch, or if someone would write a completely new piece of software with this capability. 

SatPC32 may be the best available (I think it is after trying them all) but it?s hardly a user-friendly piece of software. Amateur satellite communications offers one of the most cutting edge areas of our hobby, but the premiere software package available doesn?t begin to compare to things like WSJT, CWSkimmer, or other software tools that we have available. 

I?d rather have AMSAT fund one less satellite and instead funnel those resources towards the development of a satellite tracking and rig control software that performs better. 

Maybe we should start a crowd-sourcing project. 


73,

Les Rayburn, N1LF
121 Mayfair Park
Maylene, AL 35114
EM63nf

Member WTFDA, IRCA, NRC. Former CPC Chairman for NRC & IRCA. 

Elad FDM-S2 SDR, AirSpy SDR2, SDRPlay RSP-2 Pro, Sony XDR-F1HD, Dennon TU-1500RD, Sangean HDT-1, Ray Dees RDS Decoders,
Korner 9.2 Antenna, FM-6 Antenna, Quantum Phaser, Wellbrook ALA1530 Loop, Wellbrook Flag, Clifton Labs Active Whip. 

?Nothing but blues and Elvis, and somebody else?s favorite song?? 



From kl7uw at acsalaska.net  Sun Feb  4 07:00:06 2018
From: kl7uw at acsalaska.net (Edward R Cole)
Date: Sat, 03 Feb 2018 22:00:06 -0900
Subject: [amsat-bb] S BAND USE
Message-ID: <201802040700.w14708YG004979@mail41c28.carrierzone.com>

Likewise I still have my 33-inch offset dish with 6 turn RHCP helix 
feed with MKU LNA and two Drake converters: one unmodified with 
123-MHz out and other modified for 435-MHz out.  Worked very well on 
AO-40 mode-US and mode-LS.

73, Ed - KL7UW

From: Jerry Buxton <n0jy at amsat.org>
To: amsat-bb at amsat.org
Subject: Re: [amsat-bb] S BAND USE

Hi Bob,

No immediate plans for AMSAT-NA but GOLF will give us opportunities to
play with a variety of bands over time so I won't rule it out.? Anyway,
I still have my K5GNA downconverter and BBQ dish on my array so I'm in a
reasonable position to influence a way to put them back into use if I
get a hankerin'!?? :-D

Jerry Buxton, N?JY

On 1/29/2018 14:19, Bob- W7LRD wrote:
 > Hello-Is there any chance of using S Band (2.4 Ghz) being used on 
any future satellites?  I know there are several of us who have a box 
of down converters and associated equipment, waiting for 
"something".  I know the five & dime is being planed.
 >
 > 73 Bob W7LRD


73, Ed - KL7UW
   http://www.kl7uw.com
Dubus-NA Business mail:
   dubususa at gmail.com 


From hamsat at xs4all.nl  Sun Feb  4 12:44:20 2018
From: hamsat at xs4all.nl (Nico Janssen)
Date: Sun, 4 Feb 2018 13:44:20 +0100
Subject: [amsat-bb] S-Net satellites on 435.950 MHz
In-Reply-To: <eec91c8f-88ab-f287-52b0-a5947c973231@xs4all.nl>
References: <eec91c8f-88ab-f287-52b0-a5947c973231@xs4all.nl>
Message-ID: <cf5e7c91-5753-a9bb-0f94-9e932485cf27@xs4all.nl>

All,

Detailed doppler measurements show that one of the four
S-Net satellites is now 112 s ahead of object 43185.
TLEs for S-Net are not yet published.
Downlink: 435.950 MHz

73,
Nico PA0DLO



From vu3tyg at yahoo.co.in  Sun Feb  4 13:04:00 2018
From: vu3tyg at yahoo.co.in (Nitin Muttin)
Date: Sun, 4 Feb 2018 13:04:00 +0000 (UTC)
Subject: [amsat-bb] Mysterious Chinese satellite
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Hi,
The freq listed is 435.350 , i tried listening +- doppler but could not hear anything. Is the actual freq 434.325 for FMN-1?73
Nitin [VU3TYG]

      From: Graham Shirville <g.shirville at btinternet.com>
 To: Roland Zurmely <py4zbz at yahoo.com>; AMSAT BB <amsat-bb at amsat.org> 
 Sent: Saturday, 3 February 2018 4:35 AM
 Subject: Re: [amsat-bb] Mysterious Chinese satellite
   
Hi Roland,
I believe that FMN-1 was on the recent launch. It is also referred to as FengMaNiu 1
http://www.amsatuk.me.uk/iaru/finished_detail.php?serialnum=567

73
Graham
G3VZV
-----Original Message----- 
From: Roland Zurmely via AMSAT-BB 
Sent: Friday, February 2, 2018 10:24 PM 
To: AMSAT BB 
Subject: [amsat-bb] Mysterious Chinese satellite 

I heard a mysterious Chinese satellite at 9k6 BPSK on 435,325 MHz:

from BUAABJ to BUAAGS (UI, payload: 31 byte)
000 > 00 84 AA 82 82 8E A6 E0 84 AA 82 82 84 94 61 03 F0 7A 65 72 020 > 6F 47 20 4C 61 62 20 43 6F 2E 20 4C 74 64 20 42 65 69 6A 69 040 > 6E 67 20 43 68 69 6E 61 
.?????????????a.?? zeroG Lab Co. Ltd Beijing China

What is it?

73 de Roland PY4ZBZ


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From hamsat at xs4all.nl  Sun Feb  4 13:19:51 2018
From: hamsat at xs4all.nl (Nico Janssen)
Date: Sun, 4 Feb 2018 14:19:51 +0100
Subject: [amsat-bb] Mysterious Chinese satellite
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Hi,

FMN 1 is object 43192 and it is on 435.350 MHz, transmitting
short 9600 bps bursts, usually every 30 seconds.

73,
Nico PA0DLO

On 04-02-18 14:04, Nitin Muttin via AMSAT-BB wrote:
> Hi,
> The freq listed is 435.350 , i tried listening +- doppler but could not hear anything. Is the actual freq 434.325 for FMN-1?73
> Nitin [VU3TYG]
>
>        From: Graham Shirville <g.shirville at btinternet.com>
>   To: Roland Zurmely <py4zbz at yahoo.com>; AMSAT BB <amsat-bb at amsat.org>
>   Sent: Saturday, 3 February 2018 4:35 AM
>   Subject: Re: [amsat-bb] Mysterious Chinese satellite
>     
> Hi Roland,
> I believe that FMN-1 was on the recent launch. It is also referred to as FengMaNiu 1
> http://www.amsatuk.me.uk/iaru/finished_detail.php?serialnum=567
>
> 73
> Graham
> G3VZV
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Roland Zurmely via AMSAT-BB
> Sent: Friday, February 2, 2018 10:24 PM
> To: AMSAT BB
> Subject: [amsat-bb] Mysterious Chinese satellite
>
> I heard a mysterious Chinese satellite at 9k6 BPSK on 435,325 MHz:
>
> from BUAABJ to BUAAGS (UI, payload: 31 byte)
> 000 > 00 84 AA 82 82 8E A6 E0 84 AA 82 82 84 94 61 03 F0 7A 65 72 020 > 6F 47 20 4C 61 62 20 43 6F 2E 20 4C 74 64 20 42 65 69 6A 69 040 > 6E 67 20 43 68 69 6E 61
> .?????????????a.?? zeroG Lab Co. Ltd Beijing China
>
> What is it?
>
> 73 de Roland PY4ZBZ
>
>
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From aa5uk at yahoo.com  Sun Feb  4 14:19:06 2018
From: aa5uk at yahoo.com (Adrian Engele)
Date: Sun, 4 Feb 2018 14:19:06 +0000 (UTC)
Subject: [amsat-bb] SatPC32 Auxiliary Files
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SatPC32 is an excellent piece of software and well supported by DK1TB. I have used it often and it works well. Many of us have had great, almost real-time support from the author. My hats off to Eric for helping many operators get on the satellites. Many users use it and it supports AMSAT. Thank you Eric!??
Working in the software industry, I too feel it is time to create the next generation of software that takes the excellent technology of SatPC, adds the beautiful display of Nova, creates easy updating of satellite profiles and keps, all on multiple platforms for Windows, Linux and Mac.? This is being done today for FLDIGI and WSJT for example.? There is no reason the software can't be brought to the next level.
We already have many new satellites to work? FM and linear SSB/CW. If we are to encourage new users to get on the linear satellites, we will need software that encourages exploration in this area. With cheap SDR receivers, it is possible the reduce the cost of a linear setup. We are even starting to see small SDR transceivers hit the market that would would easily fit the bill for small stations that would make great starter stations and great stations for rovers. There are so many possibilities!
There are many great programs that are available for satellite operators today. Each program has something that we would use in our daily oprations.? I think we have an opportunity to come up with a list of "must have" features from all these programs and bring them into one well thought out piece of software that meets today's state of the art for satellite tracking and operations.
I would like AMSAT and its membership give some serious thought about such a project. We have plenty of satellites at the moment and other organizations are sending up more. Now is a good time to consider putting an open source software program together to create the next generation software to help new users embrace all the new satellites, help increase enjoyment for current users and expand opportunities for the super users to try even more.? See what FLDIGI did for digital and see what WSJT-X has done for waking up dead bands with FT8. We should be able to do the same based on past work and create a new satellite tracking program for the next generation of operators.? I am sure we have some excellent coders in our community and new operators with coding skills that could add to the project.?
Operating on satellites is fun but not easy, as the cliche goes: if it was easy everybody would do it.?Full disclosure, I was a long time AMSAT member but let my membership drop due to a job loss a few years ago.I am seriously considering joining AMSAT again and such a project would get me to sign up in an instance. My checkbook is ready.?
73, Adrian AA5UK


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  On Sun, Feb 4, 2018 at 12:53 AM, Les Rayburn<les at highnoonfilm.com> wrote:   Actually Paul, I have to disagree with your comments. 

It would be best if either SatPC32 was reprogrammed to allow for seamless and automatic updates when new satellites are launch, or if someone would write a completely new piece of software with this capability. 

SatPC32 may be the best available (I think it is after trying them all) but it?s hardly a user-friendly piece of software. Amateur satellite communications offers one of the most cutting edge areas of our hobby, but the premiere software package available doesn?t begin to compare to things like WSJT, CWSkimmer, or other software tools that we have available. 

I?d rather have AMSAT fund one less satellite and instead funnel those resources towards the development of a satellite tracking and rig control software that performs better. 

Maybe we should start a crowd-sourcing project. 


73,

Les Rayburn, N1LF
121 Mayfair Park
Maylene, AL 35114
EM63nf

Member WTFDA, IRCA, NRC. Former CPC Chairman for NRC & IRCA. 

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Korner 9.2 Antenna, FM-6 Antenna, Quantum Phaser, Wellbrook ALA1530 Loop, Wellbrook Flag, Clifton Labs Active Whip. 

?Nothing but blues and Elvis, and somebody else?s favorite song?? 


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From diehl.mike.a at gmail.com  Sun Feb  4 14:22:46 2018
From: diehl.mike.a at gmail.com (Mike Diehl)
Date: Sun, 4 Feb 2018 09:22:46 -0500
Subject: [amsat-bb] SatPC32 Auxiliary Files
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>  if someone would write a completely new piece of software with this capability. 

That someone could be you! GPredict is under the GPL so you could hack away at it and add whatever feature you wish and a lot of the hard work has already been done. This is where open source really shines, you can quit waiting on someone else and fix it yourself. You can find the source code here https://github.com/csete/gpredict/releases

> I?d rather have AMSAT fund one less satellite and instead funnel those resources towards the development of a satellite tracking and rig control software that performs better. 

No thanks, I?d rather have more hardware. Why would I want AMSAT to allocate resources to something I can do manually? 

> Maybe we should start a crowd-sourcing project. 

This is exactly what open source is, maybe you can take the lead and organize an AMSAT fork of GPredict that will do exactly what you want. 

73,
Mike Diehl
W8LID

From marklhammond at gmail.com  Sun Feb  4 15:22:54 2018
From: marklhammond at gmail.com (Mark L. Hammond)
Date: Sun, 04 Feb 2018 10:22:54 -0500
Subject: [amsat-bb] AO-92 in L-band 1510utc 4 Feb 2018 for 24 hours
Message-ID: <6fNu1x00G2NCbDF01fNvyd@gmail.com>

Subject says it all, per schedule.

Thanks users for your cooperation!  Enjoy...hearing folks get in at 1 deg elevation.  Wow...nice! 


Mark L. Hammond  [N8MH] 


From jim at beeson.cc  Sun Feb  4 15:43:26 2018
From: jim at beeson.cc (jim at beeson.cc)
Date: Sun, 4 Feb 2018 10:43:26 -0500
Subject: [amsat-bb] SatPC32 Auxiliary Files
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I agree with Les; SatPC32 is a good piece of software but it does have a few holes that need it to be plugged to make it the flagship software that AMSAT members should have. And as far as Paul's comments about basically "figure it out yourself" once again I feel he fancies himself on
occasion as the OO of the FM birds. Don't get me wrong I have seen many posts he has made that are quite enlightening and helpful but on occasion he tends to go to the dark side. I mean this is one ham asking the satellite community for help with a problem they were having and to be put down by one
of the AMSAT members was unnecessary. If the members think it is a goofy request then just don't respond to it. Geeezzzz... If you cant say something positive just keep it to yourself. Bedside manner Paul. You have many good things to help with the community...stick to that.

---------------------------- Original Message ----------------------------

Subject: Re: [amsat-bb] SatPC32 Auxiliary Files

From: "Mike Diehl" <diehl.mike.a at gmail.com>

Date: Sun, February 4, 2018 9:22 am

To: "Les Rayburn" <les at highnoonfilm.com>

Cc: "AMSAT BB" <amsat-bb at amsat.org>

--------------------------------------------------------------------------



>

>> if someone would write a completely new piece of software with this capability.

>

> That someone could be you! GPredict is under the GPL so you could hack away at it and add whatever feature you wish and a lot of the hard work has already been done. This is where open source really shines, you can quit waiting on someone else and fix it yourself. You can find the source code
here https://github.com/csete/gpredict/releases
>

>> I&rsquo;d rather have AMSAT fund one less satellite and instead funnel those resources towards the development of a satellite tracking and rig control software that performs better.

>

> No thanks, I&rsquo;d rather have more hardware. Why would I want AMSAT to allocate resources to something I can do manually?

>

>> Maybe we should start a crowd-sourcing project.

>

> This is exactly what open source is, maybe you can take the lead and organize an AMSAT fork of GPredict that will do exactly what you want.

>

> 73,

> Mike Diehl

> W8LID

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From n1jez at burlingtontelecom.net  Sun Feb  4 16:58:49 2018
From: n1jez at burlingtontelecom.net (Mike Seguin)
Date: Sun, 4 Feb 2018 11:58:49 -0500
Subject: [amsat-bb] AO-92 L Band
Message-ID: <9a171168-54d7-1456-e456-b5b8f99ffff3@burlingtontelecom.net>

I'm wondering what other ops are seeing for Doppler settings on their 
L-Band uplink. Here in VT - last pass - It was pretty consistently +10 
kHz on my FT-736R.

I plan to change SATPC32 to use 1267.360 and give that a try. I was 
using manual VFO mode on the rig, so I had full range tuning - not steps 
- and could adjust for best quieting.

L band system here:
FT-736R - 1.2 GHz module
DL2AM 60 watt amp (power is fully adjustable)
D/S 55 el 1269 loop yagi
G5400 rotors

-- 

73,
Mike, N1JEZ
"A closed mouth gathers no feet"

From n8hm at arrl.net  Sun Feb  4 17:22:04 2018
From: n8hm at arrl.net (Paul Stoetzer)
Date: Sun, 04 Feb 2018 17:22:04 +0000
Subject: [amsat-bb] AO-92 L Band
In-Reply-To: <9a171168-54d7-1456-e456-b5b8f99ffff3@burlingtontelecom.net>
References: <9a171168-54d7-1456-e456-b5b8f99ffff3@burlingtontelecom.net>
Message-ID: <CABzOSOpJDtcZSh2xq_makhKtNwX8dcm8bCyDKs-mJDCg7MpNXg@mail.gmail.com>

Mike,

I have noticed being in best 5-10 kHz high too. I only have an HT with
questionable frequency accuracy, though.

I had to twist my Comet yagi with 2 meter Arrow elements to get in on that
pass and due to the urban noise floor, I lost the downlink, so I wasn?t
sure how well/if I was getting in.

73,

Paul, N8HM

On Sun, Feb 4, 2018 at 11:59 Mike Seguin <n1jez at burlingtontelecom.net>
wrote:

> I'm wondering what other ops are seeing for Doppler settings on their
> L-Band uplink. Here in VT - last pass - It was pretty consistently +10
> kHz on my FT-736R.
>
> I plan to change SATPC32 to use 1267.360 and give that a try. I was
> using manual VFO mode on the rig, so I had full range tuning - not steps
> - and could adjust for best quieting.
>
> L band system here:
> FT-736R - 1.2 GHz module
> DL2AM 60 watt amp (power is fully adjustable)
> D/S 55 el 1269 loop yagi
> G5400 rotors
>
> --
>
> 73,
> Mike, N1JEZ
> "A closed mouth gathers no feet"
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From n1jez at burlingtontelecom.net  Sun Feb  4 17:32:38 2018
From: n1jez at burlingtontelecom.net (Mike Seguin)
Date: Sun, 4 Feb 2018 12:32:38 -0500
Subject: [amsat-bb] AO-92 L Band
In-Reply-To: <CABzOSOpJDtcZSh2xq_makhKtNwX8dcm8bCyDKs-mJDCg7MpNXg@mail.gmail.com>
References: <9a171168-54d7-1456-e456-b5b8f99ffff3@burlingtontelecom.net>
	<CABzOSOpJDtcZSh2xq_makhKtNwX8dcm8bCyDKs-mJDCg7MpNXg@mail.gmail.com>
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Hi Paul,

WB8RJY, VE4AMU and I noticed a weak signal on that pass - just in the 
noise. Was that you?

Good to know you are seeing the nominal frequency being a bit high as 
well. More testing is needed. Both of my passes were 5-6 degrees at 
best. I'd like a good 30 degree pass to check tuning and ERP for best 
quieting on the uplink.

Mike

On 2/4/2018 12:22 PM, Paul Stoetzer wrote:
> Mike,
> 
> I have noticed being in best 5-10 kHz high too. I only have an HT with 
> questionable frequency accuracy, though.
> 
> I had to twist my Comet yagi with 2 meter Arrow elements to get in on 
> that pass and due to the urban noise floor, I lost the downlink, so I 
> wasn?t sure how well/if I was getting in.
> 
> 73,
> 
> Paul, N8HM
> 
> On Sun, Feb 4, 2018 at 11:59 Mike Seguin <n1jez at burlingtontelecom.net 
> <mailto:n1jez at burlingtontelecom.net>> wrote:
> 
>     I'm wondering what other ops are seeing for Doppler settings on their
>     L-Band uplink. Here in VT - last pass - It was pretty consistently +10
>     kHz on my FT-736R.
> 
>     I plan to change SATPC32 to use 1267.360 and give that a try. I was
>     using manual VFO mode on the rig, so I had full range tuning - not steps
>     - and could adjust for best quieting.
> 
>     L band system here:
>     FT-736R - 1.2 GHz module
>     DL2AM 60 watt amp (power is fully adjustable)
>     D/S 55 el 1269 loop yagi
>     G5400 rotors
> 
>     --
> 
>     73,
>     Mike, N1JEZ
>     "A closed mouth gathers no feet"
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-- 

73,
Mike, N1JEZ
"A closed mouth gathers no feet"

From k9jkm at comcast.net  Sun Feb  4 17:45:50 2018
From: k9jkm at comcast.net (JoAnne Maenpaa)
Date: Sun, 4 Feb 2018 11:45:50 -0600
Subject: [amsat-bb] SatPC32 auxiliary files
In-Reply-To: <1749481619.2991688.1517724362206@mail.yahoo.com>
References: <1749481619.2991688.1517724362206.ref@mail.yahoo.com>
	<1749481619.2991688.1517724362206@mail.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <002101d39ddf$ff12db10$fd389130$@net>

Mike inquired,
> What would be nice if one location had all the files  (even Amsat). A
> newbie like me just starting out using SatPC32 has a big learning curve.
> Making these available would be a big help

One thing to try is to have a page with a template of the files you'd need to update in SatPC32. At least you'll have an idea of which files you need? 

Populating the data content depends on the satellite so once that data is known it can be edited into your local copy of the template ... or the missing information could be the basis of specific queries.

The AMSAT News Service, the AMSAT web, and AMSAT Journal use templates to keep track of the things to do ... but, of course, all of the work comes from making the content to fill out the template. Keep those cards and letters to the editors coming folks!

But, I digress, if we'd like to try a SatPC32 template could an experienced user send a trial copy to me at the e-mail at the signature line. Also try to add a bit of descriptive text to the data elements that are needed to complete the template. (BTW, I'm not a SatPC32 user.)

I'll post a PDF to our 'Station and Operating Hints' page: 
https://www.amsat.org/station-and-operating-hints/

--
73 de JoAnne K9JKM
k9jkm at amsat.org




From twdeckard at earthlink.net  Sun Feb  4 17:37:59 2018
From: twdeckard at earthlink.net (Todd W Deckard)
Date: Sun, 4 Feb 2018 11:37:59 -0600
Subject: [amsat-bb] El over Az antenna project
Message-ID: <AED175D9-F074-4D0B-85B8-A6911D59C549@earthlink.net>

The new FM sats have inspired me to work on the antenna project ...

... thanks to everyone who suffered my QRM last winter, see you in the air when it warms up ...

https://youtu.be/VG5L5oP2uNk

Todd
KE0CMD

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From cqkg8co at gmail.com  Sun Feb  4 17:42:12 2018
From: cqkg8co at gmail.com (Brian)
Date: Sun, 4 Feb 2018 12:42:12 -0500
Subject: [amsat-bb] AO-92 Uplink Question
Message-ID: <CAKhJrAT-V4Quid+LLt6GPN1DT57n_VWOHVnNPO4z-FyqRWso0Q@mail.gmail.com>

I was able to hear the past 2 passes of AO-92 this morning.

Per the the past couple of posts, it looks like AO-92 is using the 1.2
uplink freq.

How can I find out when it will be using the 435 uplink freq ?

Thank you


Brian, KG8CO

From k6fw1 at verizon.net  Sun Feb  4 17:56:17 2018
From: k6fw1 at verizon.net (Frank)
Date: Sun, 4 Feb 2018 09:56:17 -0800
Subject: [amsat-bb] SatPC32 Auxiliary Files
In-Reply-To: <EF2FB2F1-6BF7-4E15-8FD2-F194D92715BA@highnoonfilm.com>
References: <EF2FB2F1-6BF7-4E15-8FD2-F194D92715BA@highnoonfilm.com>
Message-ID: <9c0f0a18-4e89-bee2-1161-5847340e5e67@verizon.net>

I agree that there is plenty of room to improve SatPC 32.? Only being 
able to track 12 satellites per group is a limitation.? Modifying the 
files is not difficult in my opinion, but automated downloads like the 
keps would be an improvement.? I remember the days of manual keps 
input.? I can't remember the last time SatPC 32 had an update.

I use SatPC 32 to automate my station radio and rotors.? Works very well.

For pass planning and announcement I use HRD Satellite Tracking and 
MacDoppler.? These programs have a much better graphical interface.? To 
bad the HRD Satellite Tracker does not work well for station 
automation.? MacDoppler works well for station integration but my shack 
computer is a Windows box.

Does AMSAT own the code to SatPC32 or would a group of programmers need 
to start from scratch?

Frank
K6FW



On 2/3/18 10:03 PM, Les Rayburn wrote:
> Actually Paul, I have to disagree with your comments.
>
> It would be best if either SatPC32 was reprogrammed to allow for seamless and automatic updates when new satellites are launch, or if someone would write a completely new piece of software with this capability.
>
> SatPC32 may be the best available (I think it is after trying them all) but it?s hardly a user-friendly piece of software. Amateur satellite communications offers one of the most cutting edge areas of our hobby, but the premiere software package available doesn?t begin to compare to things like WSJT, CWSkimmer, or other software tools that we have available.
>
> I?d rather have AMSAT fund one less satellite and instead funnel those resources towards the development of a satellite tracking and rig control software that performs better.
>
> Maybe we should start a crowd-sourcing project.
>
>
> 73,
>
> Les Rayburn, N1LF
> 121 Mayfair Park
> Maylene, AL 35114
> EM63nf
>
> Member WTFDA, IRCA, NRC. Former CPC Chairman for NRC & IRCA.
>
> Elad FDM-S2 SDR, AirSpy SDR2, SDRPlay RSP-2 Pro, Sony XDR-F1HD, Dennon TU-1500RD, Sangean HDT-1, Ray Dees RDS Decoders,
> Korner 9.2 Antenna, FM-6 Antenna, Quantum Phaser, Wellbrook ALA1530 Loop, Wellbrook Flag, Clifton Labs Active Whip.
>
> ?Nothing but blues and Elvis, and somebody else?s favorite song??
>
>
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From n8hm at arrl.net  Sun Feb  4 18:01:13 2018
From: n8hm at arrl.net (Paul Stoetzer)
Date: Sun, 04 Feb 2018 18:01:13 +0000
Subject: [amsat-bb] AO-92 Uplink Question
In-Reply-To: <CAKhJrAT-V4Quid+LLt6GPN1DT57n_VWOHVnNPO4z-FyqRWso0Q@mail.gmail.com>
References: <CAKhJrAT-V4Quid+LLt6GPN1DT57n_VWOHVnNPO4z-FyqRWso0Q@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <CABzOSOoT6BRZJAY=A=e0hX8YP9_jkG0ygvuE7PRh+9o6bYGAzw@mail.gmail.com>

See https://www.amsat.org/satellite-schedules/. Unless otherwise noted, the
435 MHz uplink is active.

73,

Paul, N8HM

On Sun, Feb 4, 2018 at 12:49 Brian <cqkg8co at gmail.com> wrote:

> I was able to hear the past 2 passes of AO-92 this morning.
>
> Per the the past couple of posts, it looks like AO-92 is using the 1.2
> uplink freq.
>
> How can I find out when it will be using the 435 uplink freq ?
>
> Thank you
>
>
> Brian, KG8CO
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> expressed
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From n8hm at arrl.net  Sun Feb  4 18:03:37 2018
From: n8hm at arrl.net (Paul Stoetzer)
Date: Sun, 04 Feb 2018 18:03:37 +0000
Subject: [amsat-bb] SatPC32 auxiliary files
In-Reply-To: <002101d39ddf$ff12db10$fd389130$@net>
References: <1749481619.2991688.1517724362206.ref@mail.yahoo.com>
	<1749481619.2991688.1517724362206@mail.yahoo.com>
	<002101d39ddf$ff12db10$fd389130$@net>
Message-ID: <CABzOSOpJo0vSJOo8hqMgJWvXz3c7GV0Qyq5ZMUqFGRP9Rj7b+w@mail.gmail.com>

I can create a page on the AMSAT website to host updated aux files for all
the satellites if someone wants to share them. Since all my operation is
portable and using manual control, I don?t have all the various files on
hand.

73,

Paul, N8HM

On Sun, Feb 4, 2018 at 12:46 JoAnne Maenpaa <k9jkm at comcast.net> wrote:

> Mike inquired,
> > What would be nice if one location had all the files  (even Amsat). A
> > newbie like me just starting out using SatPC32 has a big learning curve.
> > Making these available would be a big help
>
> One thing to try is to have a page with a template of the files you'd need
> to update in SatPC32. At least you'll have an idea of which files you need?
>
> Populating the data content depends on the satellite so once that data is
> known it can be edited into your local copy of the template ... or the
> missing information could be the basis of specific queries.
>
> The AMSAT News Service, the AMSAT web, and AMSAT Journal use templates to
> keep track of the things to do ... but, of course, all of the work comes
> from making the content to fill out the template. Keep those cards and
> letters to the editors coming folks!
>
> But, I digress, if we'd like to try a SatPC32 template could an
> experienced user send a trial copy to me at the e-mail at the signature
> line. Also try to add a bit of descriptive text to the data elements that
> are needed to complete the template. (BTW, I'm not a SatPC32 user.)
>
> I'll post a PDF to our 'Station and Operating Hints' page:
> https://www.amsat.org/station-and-operating-hints/
>
> --
> 73 de JoAnne K9JKM
> k9jkm at amsat.org
>
>
>
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From n4hf.philip at gmail.com  Sun Feb  4 17:49:23 2018
From: n4hf.philip at gmail.com (Philip Jenkins)
Date: Sun, 4 Feb 2018 12:49:23 -0500
Subject: [amsat-bb] Question about PL/CTCSS on uplink
In-Reply-To: <CAKu8kHAsr=LgFcUFoSRm05vAOJWSk+sgum3ubOBjZ3Hv+swdMg@mail.gmail.com>
References: <CAGdEbNb9LmiKJVpqfokaSq7P7QxKLsnjsTuiPFQ+F0DCUgQa6w@mail.gmail.com>
	<b5073f97-9b13-3f8c-d75b-5040f41a32b7@amsat.org>
	<20180203180128.af3f2298c2bc0bd96179effc@yknwt.ca>
	<1192235621.2996923.1517713862456@mail.yahoo.com>
	<CAKu8kHAsr=LgFcUFoSRm05vAOJWSk+sgum3ubOBjZ3Hv+swdMg@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <CAGdEbNaZKYCVL+R3m7+849JX2jT==XsKs=BF3qv-G3L5MXD-tw@mail.gmail.com>

Thank you, Stefan! You answered the question that I was really trying to
ask...and didn't express very well.

 What I meant to ask initially is why unwanted FM signals on the uplink of
a linear bird didn't pose (much of) a problem while unwanted FM signals on
an FM sat did; I understood the latter, but not the former...and now I know!

Thanks to everyone who responded

73 de Philip N4HF

On Sat, Feb 3, 2018 at 10:25 PM, Stefan Wagener <wageners at gmail.com> wrote:

> I guess there might be a very simple answer:
>
> On FM (one channel) satellites without the PL tone, any unwanted signal can
> mess it up for everyone; on linear satellites any unwanted signal (uplink)
> will mess up only a small portion (specific downlink frequency) and the
> rest is still available. Bottom line PL tones on FM sats helps all of us.
> No PL tones on linear sats will not be a significant problem.
>
> My simple mind :-)
>
> 73 Stefan, VE4NSA
>
> On Sat, Feb 3, 2018 at 9:11 PM, R.T.Liddy <k8bl at ameritech.net> wrote:
>
> > The FM SATs decode discreet frequencies. The PL Tone goes up as 67 Hz
> > and is detected only at that particular freq.
> >
> > The Linear SATs receive a wide bandpass and the incoming signals are
> > beat against the SAT local oscillator and the resultant freq is the
> > differential. Therefore, the resultant freqs are different based upon
> > that differential. With multiple signals coming up to the SAT on their
> > different freqs within the bandpass, which one would only have exactly
> > 67 Hz? Tune across any HF Band with CW/SSB signals and you'll hear the
> > result of multiple signals/freqs.
> >
> > Bob  K8BL
> >
> >
> > > On 2/3/2018 09:45, Philip Jenkins wrote:
> >
> > > > I understand why FM satellites need an PL tone on uplink (to keep out
> >
> > > > land-mobile services, like taxi-cabs, etc), but why is a PL not
> > required
> >
> > > > for the linear sats utilizing the same frequencies? A linear
> > transponder is
> >
> > > > certainly capable of receiving/transmitting an FM signal (albeit not
> >
> > > > successfully demodulating that signal).
> >
> > > >
> >
> > > > This question came up at a satellite presentation I did, and I had
> > never
> >
> > > > thought about it. ( Moreover, will radios even transmit a PL on
> SSB/CW
> >
> > > > transmissions?)
> >
> > > >
> >
> > > > Philip N4HF
> >
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From g.shirville at btinternet.com  Sun Feb  4 18:12:47 2018
From: g.shirville at btinternet.com (Graham Shirville)
Date: Sun, 4 Feb 2018 18:12:47 -0000
Subject: [amsat-bb] FUNcube-1/AO73 operations
Message-ID: <2BBF67B9343E4693A84EBCB43BE27457@LAPTOP91ASAKDB>

Hi All,
AO73 is now in continuous educational mode. Please expect the next mode change to take place on Thursday.
Predictions indicate that AO73 will enter  continuous sunlight for a period of approx six weeks on Tuesday!
73
Graham
G3VZV

From bruninga at usna.edu  Sun Feb  4 18:52:27 2018
From: bruninga at usna.edu (Robert Bruninga)
Date: Sun, 4 Feb 2018 13:52:27 -0500
Subject: [amsat-bb] XW2D digital uplink interference?
Message-ID: <8456f89b8611ef94ab3062b50eed7622@mail.gmail.com>

One of the XW-2 birds seems to have a steady digitial signal in the center
of the passband.  Is this from the bird, or something it is hearing on the
uplink?

If it is on the 435.21 to 435.23 uplink it should be nice challenge to try
to derive its position from Doppler observations, and then start searching
on the ground.  Both are lots of fun and a nice ham challenge.

Again, I have not listend to these birds enough to get the big picture, so
if I am confused, ignore me.

Its just that this week is our classes annual week to tune in some
satellites and I have heard this signal multiple passes.

Bob, WB4APR

From marklhammond at gmail.com  Sun Feb  4 18:56:47 2018
From: marklhammond at gmail.com (Mark L. Hammond)
Date: Sun, 04 Feb 2018 13:56:47 -0500
Subject: [amsat-bb] AO-92 Uplink Question
In-Reply-To: <CAKhJrAT-V4Quid+LLt6GPN1DT57n_VWOHVnNPO4z-FyqRWso0Q@mail.g
	mail.com>
References: <CAKhJrAT-V4Quid+LLt6GPN1DT57n_VWOHVnNPO4z-FyqRWso0Q@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <6iwn1x0052NCbDF01iwnxe@gmail.com>

Hi Brian,

We try to get the word out, best we can.  Hopefully Drew KO4MA and the Operations Team will be able to set a  weekly schedule that can be followed as frequently as possible.  Some exceptions will occur, but a routine schedule will help all users (and the command team).

I posted an email this morning to this list right after commanding into L-band mode.  The subject of my email eluded to being in L-band for 24 hours.  I didn't make clear it would be back in U/v after that...but that's likely to  be the default 

Also, The Amsat New Service had the information about the schedule, in advance.  You should subscribe, if you don't already.  Check our webpage on how to do that.

Also, the schedule is on the webpage as well, posted in advance.  So the info is there, just have to keep your eyes open and look a bit.  It'll get easier as we go...and we'll continue to try to make it known. 

Mark N8MH 

At 12:42 PM 2/4/2018 -0500, Brian wrote:
>I was able to hear the past 2 passes of AO-92 this morning.
>
>Per the the past couple of posts, it looks like AO-92 is using the 1.2
>uplink freq.
>
>How can I find out when it will be using the 435 uplink freq ?
>
>Thank you
>
>
>Brian, KG8CO
>_______________________________________________
>Sent via AMSAT-BB at amsat.org. AMSAT-NA makes this open forum available
>to all interested persons worldwide without requiring membership. Opinions expressed
>are solely those of the author, and do not reflect the official views of AMSAT-NA.
>Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite program!
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From w7lrd at comcast.net  Sun Feb  4 19:14:23 2018
From: w7lrd at comcast.net (Bob- W7LRD)
Date: Sun, 4 Feb 2018 11:14:23 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [amsat-bb] AO-92 Uplink Question
In-Reply-To: <6iwn1x0052NCbDF01iwnxe@gmail.com>
References: <CAKhJrAT-V4Quid+LLt6GPN1DT57n_VWOHVnNPO4z-FyqRWso0Q@mail.gmail.com>
	<6iwn1x0052NCbDF01iwnxe@gmail.com>
Message-ID: <1100335416.220981.1517771663652@connect.xfinity.com>

Hi All-

Being part of the "digitally challenged" group and most probably being one of those requesting assistance (thanks Glenn).  I'm getting better.  I enjoy using Satpc-32, however when the "wheels come off" it can be most frustrating.  I believe in the KISS principle.  Perhaps as several have mentioned it's time to massage this piece of software.  The basics are already there we just need to KISS it.

73 Bob W7LRD

> On February 4, 2018 at 10:56 AM "Mark L. Hammond" wrote:
> 
> 
>     Hi Brian,
> 
>     We try to get the word out, best we can. Hopefully Drew KO4MA and the Operations Team will be able to set a weekly schedule that can be followed as frequently as possible. Some exceptions will occur, but a routine schedule will help all users (and the command team).
> 
>     I posted an email this morning to this list right after commanding into L-band mode. The subject of my email eluded to being in L-band for 24 hours. I didn't make clear it would be back in U/v after that...but that's likely to be the default
> 
>     Also, The Amsat New Service had the information about the schedule, in advance. You should subscribe, if you don't already. Check our webpage on how to do that.
> 
>     Also, the schedule is on the webpage as well, posted in advance. So the info is there, just have to keep your eyes open and look a bit. It'll get easier as we go...and we'll continue to try to make it known.
> 
>     Mark N8MH
> 
>     At 12:42 PM 2/4/2018 -0500, Brian wrote:
>     >I was able to hear the past 2 passes of AO-92 this morning.
>     >
>     >Per the the past couple of posts, it looks like AO-92 is using the 1.2
>     >uplink freq.
>     >
>     >How can I find out when it will be using the 435 uplink freq ?
>     >
>     >Thank you
>     >
>     >
>     >Brian, KG8CO
>     >_______________________________________________
>     >Sent via AMSAT-BB at amsat.org mailto:AMSAT-BB at amsat.org . AMSAT-NA makes this open forum available
>     >to all interested persons worldwide without requiring membership. Opinions expressed
>     >are solely those of the author, and do not reflect the official views of AMSAT-NA.
>     >Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite program!
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From pa3guo at upcmail.nl  Sun Feb  4 19:38:53 2018
From: pa3guo at upcmail.nl (PA3GUO)
Date: Sun, 4 Feb 2018 20:38:53 +0100
Subject: [amsat-bb] AO-92 L Band
Message-ID: <000001d39def$ca1c1920$5e544b60$@upcmail.nl>

19:30 UTC pass over Europe.... to say it in a positive way:

Wow - impressive amount of people trying to get over the satellite at
the same time !

Ollah :-( 

PA3GUO




From ko6th.greg at gmail.com  Sun Feb  4 20:09:48 2018
From: ko6th.greg at gmail.com (Greg D)
Date: Sun, 4 Feb 2018 12:09:48 -0800
Subject: [amsat-bb] AO-92 L Band
In-Reply-To: <9a171168-54d7-1456-e456-b5b8f99ffff3@burlingtontelecom.net>
References: <9a171168-54d7-1456-e456-b5b8f99ffff3@burlingtontelecom.net>
Message-ID: <db8cb247-5d00-d519-3c09-ccbe0ba9f1fd@gmail.com>

Just had a very low pass here in CM98 - 2 degrees off to the north-west,
over the ocean.  I heard Veronica on the downlink, but was not able to
get into the bird myself. 

I only have 10 watts from my FT-736R into a 32 element
horizontally-polarized beam, fed with 60' of mostly hardline, and some
RG-213 at the ends.  So, I'm guessing no more than a couple of watts at
the antenna...  But I was basing Doppler on 1267.350; will try .360
tonight on the 20:47 PDT pass.  47 degrees; should be a LOT easier, too.

Greg  KO6TH


Mike Seguin wrote:
> I'm wondering what other ops are seeing for Doppler settings on their
> L-Band uplink. Here in VT - last pass - It was pretty consistently +10
> kHz on my FT-736R.
>
> I plan to change SATPC32 to use 1267.360 and give that a try. I was
> using manual VFO mode on the rig, so I had full range tuning - not
> steps - and could adjust for best quieting.
>
> L band system here:
> FT-736R - 1.2 GHz module
> DL2AM 60 watt amp (power is fully adjustable)
> D/S 55 el 1269 loop yagi
> G5400 rotors
>


From amsat-bb at wd9ewk.net  Sun Feb  4 20:33:06 2018
From: amsat-bb at wd9ewk.net (Patrick STODDARD (WD9EWK/VA7EWK))
Date: Sun, 4 Feb 2018 20:33:06 +0000
Subject: [amsat-bb] AO-92 L Band
In-Reply-To: <db8cb247-5d00-d519-3c09-ccbe0ba9f1fd@gmail.com>
References: <9a171168-54d7-1456-e456-b5b8f99ffff3@burlingtontelecom.net>
	<db8cb247-5d00-d519-3c09-ccbe0ba9f1fd@gmail.com>
Message-ID: <CAN6TEUctjuR5pB1twwg4kqOU25j6Khme=TdxOdecfXKeEKUOyA@mail.gmail.com>

Hi!

I was not able to hear that 2-degree pass here in Arizona, but
I was at least listening to the two earlier passes. I know I
got through on one, and the other I received a message saying
I was heard. No QSOs, and my setup may explain a bit...

The first of the two passes was at 1638 UTC. It was a 26-degree
pass here in Phoenix, and I went to my favorite city park on the
DM33/DM43 grid line. My station for this attempt was:

TX: Alinco DJ-G7T (1W TX), Diamond RH951S 2m/70cm/23cm whip
RX: Kenwood TH-D74, Elk Antennas handheld 2m/70cm log periodic

I heard a few stations - N1JEZ, VE4AMU, WA4SCA, WB8RJY, and
AA5PK. I was fishing all around, trying to find a combination
of radio/antenna orientation and uplink frequency that might
actually work. I didn't hear myself, but I received a message
after this pass saying that I was heard. Seeing the later pass
was lower, and not being successful this time, I went home.
Glad I did - I found another 1.2 GHz antenna in my collection,
a Comet CY-1205 5-element 1.2 GHz Yagi, with a BNC connector
(these were also sold with TNC connectors, years before HTs
went to SMA connectors). The BNC connector is on the bottom
of the driven element, as this antenna mounts directly on a
radio.

For the second pass I tried, 1812 UTC, it was lower - only up
to a maximum elevation of 14 degrees. My station this time:

TX: Alinco DJ-G7T (1W TX), Comet CY-1205 5-element 1.2 GHz Yagi
RX: Kenwood TH-D74, MFJ-1717 long 2m/70cm duckie

The downlink was off at the start of the pass, and I was able
to hear Veronica's voice ID. Tom N6NUG in San Diego was able
to turn on the satellite. I was frantically trying different
uplink frequencies and radio/antenna orientations, hoping I
could get through and make a QSO. I was able to finally get
through, but after a couple of transmissions I never heard
any more from N6NUG. A directional antenna certainly made a
difference, since I could get through on the lower of the two
passes this morning.

I posted the recordings from these two passes in my Dropbox
space. Go to http://dropbox.wd9ewk.net/ and look in the
"Satellite_Audio-2018" folder. I have the original WAV files
as recorded by my TH-D74 and a couple of MP3s I made from those
WAV files in that folder; just look for the date/time (UTC) of
the passes.

For tonight, I have a 6.5-degree pass at 0315 UTC, followed by
a 60-degree pass at 0445 UTC. I may try the low pass from a
park away from home, but I will definitely be ready for the 0445
UTC pass. Hopefully it isn't too crowded. :-)

73!





Patrick WD9EWK/VA7EWK
http://www.wd9ewk.net/
Twitter: @WD9EWK or http://twitter.com/WD9EWK

On Sun, Feb 4, 2018 at 8:09 PM, Greg D <ko6th.greg at gmail.com> wrote:

> Just had a very low pass here in CM98 - 2 degrees off to the north-west,
> over the ocean.  I heard Veronica on the downlink, but was not able to
> get into the bird myself.
>
> I only have 10 watts from my FT-736R into a 32 element
> horizontally-polarized beam, fed with 60' of mostly hardline, and some
> RG-213 at the ends.  So, I'm guessing no more than a couple of watts at
> the antenna...  But I was basing Doppler on 1267.350; will try .360
> tonight on the 20:47 PDT pass.  47 degrees; should be a LOT easier, too.
>
> Greg  KO6TH
>
>
>

From kb2mjeff at att.net  Sun Feb  4 20:53:34 2018
From: kb2mjeff at att.net (kb2mjeff at att.net)
Date: Sun, 4 Feb 2018 15:53:34 -0500
Subject: [amsat-bb] AO-92 L Band
In-Reply-To: <9a171168-54d7-1456-e456-b5b8f99ffff3@burlingtontelecom.net>
References: <9a171168-54d7-1456-e456-b5b8f99ffff3@burlingtontelecom.net>
Message-ID: <D80C2ECEC051434DA08A32C9DD2C6B9F@kb2m4PC>

I worked only one pass, but I also noted that I (maybe) didn't get in till I 
raised my input to about .360 or so. I now have 1267.350, 1267.355, and 
1267.360 loaded in SatPC32. I might be able to sneak away from my guests to 
try the 2 east coast passes  tonite.

73 Jeff kb2m

-----Original Message----- 
From: Mike Seguin
Sent: Sunday, February 04, 2018 11:58 AM
To: AMSAT BB
Subject: [amsat-bb] AO-92 L Band

I'm wondering what other ops are seeing for Doppler settings on their
L-Band uplink. Here in VT - last pass - It was pretty consistently +10
kHz on my FT-736R.

I plan to change SATPC32 to use 1267.360 and give that a try. I was
using manual VFO mode on the rig, so I had full range tuning - not steps
- and could adjust for best quieting.

L band system here:
FT-736R - 1.2 GHz module
DL2AM 60 watt amp (power is fully adjustable)
D/S 55 el 1269 loop yagi
G5400 rotors

-- 

73,
Mike, N1JEZ
"A closed mouth gathers no feet"


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From rjlawn at gmail.com  Sun Feb  4 21:59:55 2018
From: rjlawn at gmail.com (Richard Lawn)
Date: Sun, 4 Feb 2018 16:59:55 -0500
Subject: [amsat-bb] TS-2000 Vintage Question
Message-ID: <CADQmrTGCWRawCLmoM-2F_jxsrJa1-9uEkd7bKxVH9-dVUE71wg@mail.gmail.com>

I'm contemplating trading a IC-7300 for a TS-2000. I need a backup radio
for satellites and EME. Are there any issues you users know about the 2000
vintage 2002? Was it plagued with birdies in the sat passband?

Rick, W2JAZ

From jim at coloradosatellite.com  Sun Feb  4 22:00:32 2018
From: jim at coloradosatellite.com (Jim White)
Date: Sun, 4 Feb 2018 15:00:32 -0700
Subject: [amsat-bb] L band egg beater
Message-ID: <084d77f8-179b-b125-1b93-32cedf98a023@coloradosatellite.com>

Can anyone suggest a source for an L band eggbeater antenna?? I want to 
try one stuck on a short pole and 40W to it for the 92 uplink.? I'm not 
having much luck finding one to purchase.

Jim, WD0E


From jim at beeson.cc  Sun Feb  4 22:08:50 2018
From: jim at beeson.cc (jim at beeson.cc)
Date: Sun, 4 Feb 2018 17:08:50 -0500
Subject: [amsat-bb] CP antennas VS non CP antennas
In-Reply-To: <CABzOSOpJDtcZSh2xq_makhKtNwX8dcm8bCyDKs-mJDCg7MpNXg@mail.gmail.com>
References: <9a171168-54d7-1456-e456-b5b8f99ffff3@burlingtontelecom.net>
	<CABzOSOpJDtcZSh2xq_makhKtNwX8dcm8bCyDKs-mJDCg7MpNXg@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <8b74ef437a22586c19bf80b877a767a8.squirrel@webmail04.register.com>






?
I have been licensed since 1966. I have fond memories of working LEO satellites like RS12/13, RS15, etc. but have not done any satellite work since the failure of AO40. The number of new LEO sats has
encouraged me to get back in the game so I pulled out some equipment & checked it out and am ready for the antenna. Sorry for being so long-winded but I thought a little history was in order so you would understand what I am about to ask. I know what circular polarization is and why it is used.
My question is, has there been any study or article or some real life actual experiences comparing CP antennas VS non CP antennas on the birds we currently have available? I have small antennas that have 70 cm & 144 Mhz in the same plane on one boom. Do you think it is necessary to go to the
time and expense to get a CP antenna (70 CM/144 Mhz) of either on the same boom or even more expense of a separate 70 CM CP antenna and a 144 Mhz CP separated on a longer boom? Thanks in advance&hellip;. ?
Jim
WA5QAP
From mccardelm at gmail.com  Sun Feb  4 22:51:57 2018
From: mccardelm at gmail.com (E.Mike McCardel)
Date: Sun, 4 Feb 2018 17:51:57 -0500
Subject: [amsat-bb] Frequently Asked Questions about Satellite Tracking
Message-ID: <79DD18C7-0F03-4DE0-97C9-B1FEC2769156@gmail.com>

I thought some here would enjoy this information.

This is from the SeeSat-L mailing list. It is one of those groups that has a lot in common with us.
The author is Scott Tilley, Amateur visual and radio astronomer, radio amateur VE7TIL.

https://skyriddles.wordpress.com/2018/02/03/frequently-asked-questions-about-satellite-tracking/



EMike McCardel, AA8EM
Rotating Editor AMSAT News Service
Sent from my iPhone

From wa7fwf at gmail.com  Sun Feb  4 22:57:04 2018
From: wa7fwf at gmail.com (Kevin Schuchmann)
Date: Sun, 4 Feb 2018 14:57:04 -0800
Subject: [amsat-bb] SatPC32 Auxiliary Files
In-Reply-To: <9c0f0a18-4e89-bee2-1161-5847340e5e67@verizon.net>
References: <EF2FB2F1-6BF7-4E15-8FD2-F194D92715BA@highnoonfilm.com>
	<9c0f0a18-4e89-bee2-1161-5847340e5e67@verizon.net>
Message-ID: <ceb4bd22-f248-3d1c-7643-d8a816acd6bc@gmail.com>


SatPC32 has worked well for me for many years, yes the SQF files require 
some reading and a little effort to figure out but once you get past 
that bump they are easy to use.

All I hope is if something is automated there will be a box to check to 
turn it off.

Many of my files are tuned to my station and what I am interested in for 
which mode I want to have as default, if everyone understood them and 
what they can do then they would understand one automated size does not 
fit all.

73 Kevin WA7FWF



From kb2mjeff at att.net  Sun Feb  4 23:11:06 2018
From: kb2mjeff at att.net (kb2mjeff at att.net)
Date: Sun, 4 Feb 2018 18:11:06 -0500
Subject: [amsat-bb] SatPC32 Auxiliary Files
In-Reply-To: <ceb4bd22-f248-3d1c-7643-d8a816acd6bc@gmail.com>
References: <EF2FB2F1-6BF7-4E15-8FD2-F194D92715BA@highnoonfilm.com><9c0f0a18-4e89-bee2-1161-5847340e5e67@verizon.net>
	<ceb4bd22-f248-3d1c-7643-d8a816acd6bc@gmail.com>
Message-ID: <5FE8889D3CF841F78652396ACFE8A7A4@kb2m4PC>

I agree 100%. I have 3 different Doppler.SQF files for my three  different 
home stations....

73 Jeff kb2m

-----Original Message----- 
From: Kevin Schuchmann
Sent: Sunday, February 04, 2018 5:57 PM
To: amsat-bb at amsat.org
Subject: Re: [amsat-bb] SatPC32 Auxiliary Files


SatPC32 has worked well for me for many years, yes the SQF files require
some reading and a little effort to figure out but once you get past
that bump they are easy to use.

All I hope is if something is automated there will be a box to check to
turn it off.

Many of my files are tuned to my station and what I am interested in for
which mode I want to have as default, if everyone understood them and
what they can do then they would understand one automated size does not
fit all.

73 Kevin WA7FWF




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From peter at m3php.com  Sun Feb  4 23:21:14 2018
From: peter at m3php.com (Peter Goodhall)
Date: Sun, 4 Feb 2018 23:21:14 +0000
Subject: [amsat-bb] SatPC32 Auxiliary Files
In-Reply-To: <5FE8889D3CF841F78652396ACFE8A7A4@kb2m4PC>
References: <EF2FB2F1-6BF7-4E15-8FD2-F194D92715BA@highnoonfilm.com>
	<9c0f0a18-4e89-bee2-1161-5847340e5e67@verizon.net>
	<ceb4bd22-f248-3d1c-7643-d8a816acd6bc@gmail.com>
	<5FE8889D3CF841F78652396ACFE8A7A4@kb2m4PC>
Message-ID: <CAFvUaipqTtE5SZVmVz2GnCaWhdo7K8h=2x_FHvsk=0T7urpoeg@mail.gmail.com>

Hi All,

While I agree SatPC32 has a few things that could be improved let's
also remember that Erich DK1TB is on the newsgroup, I believe he owns
full rights to the application and does quite a service to the
community I don't believe the profits from the application.

The question came up about the last release it was 12.8c I think from
a quick Google it was released in 2013.

The software has quirks but at the same time, while rewriting a new
application its worth remembering it also needs a support system you
only have to watch the constant flow of people asking for help on here
and facebook.

It's not just a simple thing of "writing a new app" or getting the source code.

73,

Peter, 2M0SQL

On 4 February 2018 at 23:11,  <kb2mjeff at att.net> wrote:
> I agree 100%. I have 3 different Doppler.SQF files for my three  different
> home stations....
>
> 73 Jeff kb2m
>
> -----Original Message----- From: Kevin Schuchmann
> Sent: Sunday, February 04, 2018 5:57 PM
> To: amsat-bb at amsat.org
> Subject: Re: [amsat-bb] SatPC32 Auxiliary Files
>
>
> SatPC32 has worked well for me for many years, yes the SQF files require
> some reading and a little effort to figure out but once you get past
> that bump they are easy to use.
>
> All I hope is if something is automated there will be a box to check to
> turn it off.
>
> Many of my files are tuned to my station and what I am interested in for
> which mode I want to have as default, if everyone understood them and
> what they can do then they would understand one automated size does not
> fit all.
>
> 73 Kevin WA7FWF
>
>
>
>
> ---
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From w4upd at cfl.rr.com  Sun Feb  4 23:39:08 2018
From: w4upd at cfl.rr.com (w4upd)
Date: Sun, 04 Feb 2018 18:39:08 -0500
Subject: [amsat-bb] SatPC32 Auxiliary Files
In-Reply-To: <ceb4bd22-f248-3d1c-7643-d8a816acd6bc@gmail.com>
References: <EF2FB2F1-6BF7-4E15-8FD2-F194D92715BA@highnoonfilm.com>
	<9c0f0a18-4e89-bee2-1161-5847340e5e67@verizon.net>
	<ceb4bd22-f248-3d1c-7643-d8a816acd6bc@gmail.com>
Message-ID: <5A77999C.2050500@cfl.rr.com>

I agree with most of the comments in this thread. Although SatPC32 has 
worked fairly well, I find myself using other tracking programs in 
concert with it. I like Wisp32 as to being able to have a one shot 
display of many of the satellites in view schedules at a time then chose 
the one for the map. The only problem is that Wisp332 is picky running 
under Windows 10 and the registry. Sometimes the satellites disappear 
after and upgrade and system reboot. I find by adding just one satellite 
back in and my QTH info, they all come back.

At times I use Instatrak for printing out schedules.

Reid, W4UPD

, time w

On 2/4/2018 5:57 PM, Kevin Schuchmann wrote:
>
> SatPC32 has worked well for me for many years, yes the SQF files 
> require some reading and a little effort to figure out but once you 
> get past that bump they are easy to use.
>
> All I hope is if something is automated there will be a box to check 
> to turn it off.
>
> Many of my files are tuned to my station and what I am interested in 
> for which mode I want to have as default, if everyone understood them 
> and what they can do then they would understand one automated size 
> does not fit all.
>
> 73 Kevin WA7FWF
>
>
> _______________________________________________
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> to all interested persons worldwide without requiring membership. 
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> of AMSAT-NA.
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From nickhart at usa.net  Sun Feb  4 23:58:44 2018
From: nickhart at usa.net (Nick Hart)
Date: Sun, 04 Feb 2018 15:58:44 -0800
Subject: [amsat-bb] Just bit the bullet and joined AMSAT with the QRO 80
 membership. Silly question...
Message-ID: <936wBDX6S9456S02.1517788724@web02.cms.usa.net>

Good afternoon!

I just bit the bullet and joined AMSAT with the QRO 80 membership.  I'm
delighted to be able to download the Getting Started...guide.  It looks like a
really tremendous resource.

One of the reasons I chose the membership at that level was the copy of
SATPC32 that comes with it.  I'm not quite clear on how the software is
delivered with the membership.  Can anyone tell me whether it's the
downloadable version, or if I'll be receiving CD?  I'm not seeing how I'm
supposed to receive it.

Thank you!

73!

Nick 
KK6ZLF


From k7trkradio at charter.net  Mon Feb  5 00:00:36 2018
From: k7trkradio at charter.net (Ted Krempa)
Date: Sun, 4 Feb 2018 16:00:36 -0800
Subject: [amsat-bb] TS-2000 Vintage Question
In-Reply-To: <CADQmrTGCWRawCLmoM-2F_jxsrJa1-9uEkd7bKxVH9-dVUE71wg@mail.gmail.com>
References: <CADQmrTGCWRawCLmoM-2F_jxsrJa1-9uEkd7bKxVH9-dVUE71wg@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <003d01d39e14$5a541230$0efc3690$@charter.net>

Rick, suggest checking the files section of the Yahoo TS2000 Group. Since
this issue is described in the manual (ie 'designed in'), I think it is
there forever. I'm not aware of a fix or that firmware  updates fixed
anything

73, Ted
K7TRK

-----Original Message-----
From: AMSAT-BB [mailto:amsat-bb-bounces at amsat.org] On Behalf Of Richard Lawn
Sent: Sunday, February 4, 2018 2:00 PM
To: Amsat BB
Subject: [amsat-bb] TS-2000 Vintage Question

I'm contemplating trading a IC-7300 for a TS-2000. I need a backup radio for
satellites and EME. Are there any issues you users know about the 2000
vintage 2002? Was it plagued with birdies in the sat passband?

Rick, W2JAZ
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From k7trkradio at charter.net  Sun Feb  4 23:56:01 2018
From: k7trkradio at charter.net (Ted Krempa)
Date: Sun, 4 Feb 2018 15:56:01 -0800
Subject: [amsat-bb] SatPC32 Auxiliary Files
In-Reply-To: <9c0f0a18-4e89-bee2-1161-5847340e5e67@verizon.net>
References: <EF2FB2F1-6BF7-4E15-8FD2-F194D92715BA@highnoonfilm.com>
	<9c0f0a18-4e89-bee2-1161-5847340e5e67@verizon.net>
Message-ID: <003c01d39e13$b6594fb0$230bef10$@charter.net>

As far as HRD is concerned, the new owner, Mike Carper, WA9PIE, claims he is committed to 'fixing' the Sat portion of HRD. He has been invited to comment on this forum on many occasions. So far its 'crickets from HRD.

73, Ted
K7TRK

-----Original Message-----
From: AMSAT-BB [mailto:amsat-bb-bounces at amsat.org] On Behalf Of Frank
Sent: Sunday, February 4, 2018 9:56 AM
To: amsat-bb at amsat.org
Subject: Re: [amsat-bb] SatPC32 Auxiliary Files

I agree that there is plenty of room to improve SatPC 32.  Only being able to track 12 satellites per group is a limitation.  Modifying the files is not difficult in my opinion, but automated downloads like the keps would be an improvement.  I remember the days of manual keps input.  I can't remember the last time SatPC 32 had an update.

I use SatPC 32 to automate my station radio and rotors.  Works very well.

For pass planning and announcement I use HRD Satellite Tracking and MacDoppler.  These programs have a much better graphical interface.  To bad the HRD Satellite Tracker does not work well for station automation.  MacDoppler works well for station integration but my shack computer is a Windows box.

Does AMSAT own the code to SatPC32 or would a group of programmers need to start from scratch?

Frank
K6FW



On 2/3/18 10:03 PM, Les Rayburn wrote:
> Actually Paul, I have to disagree with your comments.
>
> It would be best if either SatPC32 was reprogrammed to allow for seamless and automatic updates when new satellites are launch, or if someone would write a completely new piece of software with this capability.
>
> SatPC32 may be the best available (I think it is after trying them all) but it?s hardly a user-friendly piece of software. Amateur satellite communications offers one of the most cutting edge areas of our hobby, but the premiere software package available doesn?t begin to compare to things like WSJT, CWSkimmer, or other software tools that we have available.
>
> I?d rather have AMSAT fund one less satellite and instead funnel those resources towards the development of a satellite tracking and rig control software that performs better.
>
> Maybe we should start a crowd-sourcing project.
>
>
> 73,
>
> Les Rayburn, N1LF
> 121 Mayfair Park
> Maylene, AL 35114
> EM63nf
>
> Member WTFDA, IRCA, NRC. Former CPC Chairman for NRC & IRCA.
>
> Elad FDM-S2 SDR, AirSpy SDR2, SDRPlay RSP-2 Pro, Sony XDR-F1HD, Dennon 
> TU-1500RD, Sangean HDT-1, Ray Dees RDS Decoders, Korner 9.2 Antenna, FM-6 Antenna, Quantum Phaser, Wellbrook ALA1530 Loop, Wellbrook Flag, Clifton Labs Active Whip.
>
> ?Nothing but blues and Elvis, and somebody else?s favorite song??
>
>
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From hobergenix at gmail.com  Mon Feb  5 00:18:17 2018
From: hobergenix at gmail.com (Mike Hoblinski)
Date: Sun, 4 Feb 2018 16:18:17 -0800
Subject: [amsat-bb] SatPc32 SQF file
Message-ID: <CAMpzqDHn1TOPM42q1m0N5orLWiqU1YWq5Fkh87sqefbHayj0Fw@mail.gmail.com>

On the Amsat-UK.org website under satellites they have a SQF file that you
can
download or do a cut and paste. But unfortunately it too needs to be
updated with
AO-91 and AO-92.

I do like they way they have the option to download their news letter for
members.
Its similar to the  Amsat-NA journal but is only published four times a
year. Its nice
to save the downloads and build a library. I like having it on the e-reader
and be able
to take several with me to read on the bus and also have the hyper links in
the articles.

It would be nice if SatPC32 was a little more automated and customizable
with some
of the files and keps updates.

Mike Hoblinski
N6IMF

From n1jez at burlingtontelecom.net  Mon Feb  5 00:21:24 2018
From: n1jez at burlingtontelecom.net (Mike Seguin)
Date: Sun, 4 Feb 2018 19:21:24 -0500
Subject: [amsat-bb] AO-92 L Band
Message-ID: <025b775e-5e56-e9b9-6c49-91af231e6ae4@burlingtontelecom.net>

I just had a very noisy 6 degree max pass here in VT. There was nobody 
in the footprint on L Band so I tested nominal frequency for the uplink.

This time the nominal was ~ 8.5 kHz high. 1267.3585

More testing is needed, especially with lower power to fine tune.

Mike
-- 

73,
Mike, N1JEZ
"A closed mouth gathers no feet"

From jcwerth1 at yahoo.com  Mon Feb  5 00:27:10 2018
From: jcwerth1 at yahoo.com (Joe Werth)
Date: Sun, 4 Feb 2018 19:27:10 -0500
Subject: [amsat-bb] CP antennas VS non CP antennas
In-Reply-To: <8b74ef437a22586c19bf80b877a767a8.squirrel@webmail04.register.com>
References: <9a171168-54d7-1456-e456-b5b8f99ffff3@burlingtontelecom.net>
	<CABzOSOpJDtcZSh2xq_makhKtNwX8dcm8bCyDKs-mJDCg7MpNXg@mail.gmail.com>
	<8b74ef437a22586c19bf80b877a767a8.squirrel@webmail04.register.com>
Message-ID: <5464BDEA-88F4-4877-AC49-291FB3DD31DC@yahoo.com>

Jim,
Scott, KA9P has done some linear vs circular comparisons.  You might email him and get his perspective.

73,
Joe KE9AJ

Sent from my iPhone

> On Feb 4, 2018, at 5:08 PM, jim at beeson.cc wrote:
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
>  
> I have been licensed since 1966. I have fond memories of working LEO satellites like RS12/13, RS15, etc. but have not done any satellite work since the failure of AO40. The number of new LEO sats has
> encouraged me to get back in the game so I pulled out some equipment & checked it out and am ready for the antenna. Sorry for being so long-winded but I thought a little history was in order so you would understand what I am about to ask. I know what circular polarization is and why it is used.
> My question is, has there been any study or article or some real life actual experiences comparing CP antennas VS non CP antennas on the birds we currently have available? I have small antennas that have 70 cm & 144 Mhz in the same plane on one boom. Do you think it is necessary to go to the
> time and expense to get a CP antenna (70 CM/144 Mhz) of either on the same boom or even more expense of a separate 70 CM CP antenna and a 144 Mhz CP separated on a longer boom? Thanks in advance&hellip;.  
> Jim
> WA5QAP
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> are solely those of the author, and do not reflect the official views of AMSAT-NA.
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> 


From johnbrier at gmail.com  Mon Feb  5 02:20:57 2018
From: johnbrier at gmail.com (John Brier)
Date: Sun, 4 Feb 2018 21:20:57 -0500
Subject: [amsat-bb] Livestream of ARISS contact 2018-02-05 1832 UTC
Message-ID: <CALn0fKPWULhrdr=AFEcX76T4YXizp42ejFZRv5VgLpfyRfTS7A@mail.gmail.com>

A YouTube video and Google Hangout will be embedded at the following
website before the contact:

http://mrhunterscience6.weebly.com/

The contact is at 1832 UTC February 5th

73, John Brier KG4AKV

From les at highnoonfilm.com  Mon Feb  5 03:03:19 2018
From: les at highnoonfilm.com (Les Rayburn)
Date: Sun, 4 Feb 2018 21:03:19 -0600
Subject: [amsat-bb] SatPC32 Issues
In-Reply-To: <mailman.1611.1517786518.2240.amsat-bb@amsat.org>
References: <mailman.1611.1517786518.2240.amsat-bb@amsat.org>
Message-ID: <2AE13253-D16B-44D0-823E-A8FC140B98EC@highnoonfilm.com>

In no way are my remarks meant to disparage Erich DK1TB for his efforts. We?re all grateful for his work, and that he donates the proceeds to AMSAT to support our hobby. 

And yes, I can see the advantage of tweaking the Doppler files for individual radios, and their quirks. However, it should be a simple matter to update Kep files, and add new satellites. That process should be automated, and easy to do. It?s possible to have both?and considering that we literally have rocket scientists working on this phase of the hobby, it?s almost inconceivable that we don?t have better software for this critical task. 


73,

Les Rayburn, N1LF
121 Mayfair Park
Maylene, AL 35114
EM63nf

Member WTFDA, IRCA, NRC. Former CPC Chairman for NRC & IRCA. 

Elad FDM-S2 SDR, AirSpy SDR2, SDRPlay RSP-2 Pro, Sony XDR-F1HD, Dennon TU-1500RD, Sangean HDT-1, Ray Dees RDS Decoders,
Korner 9.2 Antenna, FM-6 Antenna, Quantum Phaser, Wellbrook ALA1530 Loop, Wellbrook Flag, Clifton Labs Active Whip. 

?Nothing but blues and Elvis, and somebody else?s favorite song?? 




From mike at wa9pie.net  Mon Feb  5 03:41:48 2018
From: mike at wa9pie.net (Michael Carper, Ph.D.)
Date: Sun, 4 Feb 2018 21:41:48 -0600
Subject: [amsat-bb] Ham Radio Deluxe Satellite app
Message-ID: <CAKJep-CLx2hhscdoSUkVRceHDvvi3G-1bjnci-fbrx9yQ2Z9uw@mail.gmail.com>

Greetings all...

I'm glad to accept the invitation to participate in this email reflector.

I want to say a few words about our intentions regarding the Satellite
tracking app in Ham Radio Deluxe.

To recap, in brief, for those who haven't followed the path of Ham Radio
Deluxe...


Ham Radio Deluxe was developed by Simon Brown in the early 2000's... pretty
much as an experiment or hobby.  By 2010, there were over 100,000
registered users using the software for free... but Simon wanted to move on
to other interests.  By the end of 2011, Internet posts were full of
"R.I.P" postings and no real development had been done for more than a year.

I was looking to move off of an old logging program (Log Windows) and Ham
Radio Deluxe looked interesting, but it lacked serious capabilities that
DXers need.  After contacting Simon and much convincing, I talked him into
selling me the source code and the rights to Ham Radio Deluxe (past,
present, and future).  But I'm not a developer... and I needed one.  I
partnered with two other people (Rick and Randy).  Rick and Erik did the
development through the end of 2016.  And while Randy and I continued with
our "day jobs", Rick was appointed "managing partner" and ran the company
until 1/1/2017 when he left and Randy and I assumed full and equal control
of the company.

The reason I point this out is this:  Since Randy and I took control of the
company on 1/1/2017, we brought in a fantastic developer who whipped
through 150 items in the product backlog and we had 10 releases in 2017.
Much progress was made.  However, this developer decided to move on to
other things.  At the end of last fall, we added a new developer and  he's
doing a fine job (though he's not a ham).


To the present...

It's clear that Ham Radio Deluxe has become too large for a single
developer.  It's not fair to expect a single developer to tend five
applications.  And while Rig Control, Logbook, and DM-780 account for about
80% of the requested fixes and features... it tends to "drown-out" the
other applications - Satellite Tracking, Rotor Control, and Mapper.

Make no mistake - I'm committed to ALL the applications in the Ham Radio
Deluxe suite.

In the past few weeks, I have begun on-boarding two additional developers.
It's my intention to on-board one or two more over the next few weeks.

My plan is to have a primary developer for each of the applications.  Given
that there's no better time to focus on satellite work than during a
sunspot low (me included)... we will absolutely give the Satellite app the
time it deserves.

I'm actually feeling pretty good about the progress we made in 2017.  But
there's a whole lot more to do.

If there's a developer among you who would like to jump in (and get paid)
to work on the Satellite app... by all means, contact me directly and I'll
give you the keys.  I absolutely want this app to be the very best
satellite app available for hams.  (Significant and demonstrated experience
with Visual Studio, C++, MFC is required.  Able to work and make progress
independently - because I've got a day-job that still requires 60 hrs a
week.)

But yes - I'm aware that we've got work to do here and I'm absolutely
committed to getting it done.

We'll be at the Orlando Hamcation this weekend... come see us if you're in
the area!

Mike, WA9PIE

From nickhart at usa.net  Mon Feb  5 04:04:10 2018
From: nickhart at usa.net (Nick Hart)
Date: Sun, 4 Feb 2018 20:04:10 -0800
Subject: [amsat-bb] Just bit the bullet and joined AMSAT with the QRO 80
	membership. Silly question...
In-Reply-To: <BN6PR01MB2626A5A66802B5A8B4B1F347CAFE0@BN6PR01MB2626.prod.exchangelabs.com>
References: <936wBDX6S9456S02.1517788724@web02.cms.usa.net>
	<BN6PR01MB2626A5A66802B5A8B4B1F347CAFE0@BN6PR01MB2626.prod.exchangelabs.com>
Message-ID: <42AD6503-D711-4216-8B19-79BACC71E93A@usa.net>

Thank you Devin,

I'm not complaining. I was just hoping to get an idea of what to expect. 

73!

Sent from my iPhone

> On Feb 4, 2018, at 7:55 PM, Devin L. Ganger <devin at thecabal.org> wrote:
> 
> From having talked with the AMSAT office about this same subject this week (for my renewal, splurged for the QRO 80), it will be a physical disk once they fulfill the order. Seems there is an upgrade going on at the moment for the office systems. In the past, once your order was processed you received an email, I am sure that will be happening again.
> 
> So as in all things, patience! :)
> 
> Get Outlook for iOS
>  
> From: AMSAT-BB <amsat-bb-bounces at amsat.org> on behalf of Nick Hart <nickhart at usa.net>
> Sent: Sunday, February 4, 2018 3:58:44 PM
> To: Amsat
> Subject: [amsat-bb] Just bit the bullet and joined AMSAT with the QRO 80 membership. Silly question...
>  
> Good afternoon!
> 
> I just bit the bullet and joined AMSAT with the QRO 80 membership.  I'm
> delighted to be able to download the Getting Started...guide.  It looks like a
> really tremendous resource.
> 
> One of the reasons I chose the membership at that level was the copy of
> SATPC32 that comes with it.  I'm not quite clear on how the software is
> delivered with the membership.  Can anyone tell me whether it's the
> downloadable version, or if I'll be receiving CD?  I'm not seeing how I'm
> supposed to receive it.
> 
> Thank you!
> 
> 73!
> 
> Nick 
> KK6ZLF
> 
> _______________________________________________
> Sent via AMSAT-BB at amsat.org. AMSAT-NA makes this open forum available
> to all interested persons worldwide without requiring membership. Opinions expressed
> are solely those of the author, and do not reflect the official views of AMSAT-NA.
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From wayne.n5wd at gmail.com  Mon Feb  5 04:46:54 2018
From: wayne.n5wd at gmail.com (Wayne @ Gmail)
Date: Sun, 4 Feb 2018 22:46:54 -0600
Subject: [amsat-bb] Yaesu G5500 + LVB tracker for sale
Message-ID: <9CFEDBCD-4F45-40DA-AFC1-C1472E23A282@gmail.com>



R. Wayne Day
Day and Associates Training
P.O.Box 102
Ponder TX 76259

From mccardelm at gmail.com  Mon Feb  5 05:09:17 2018
From: mccardelm at gmail.com (E.Mike McCardel)
Date: Mon, 5 Feb 2018 00:09:17 -0500
Subject: [amsat-bb] Just bit the bullet and joined AMSAT with the QRO 80
	membership. Silly question...
In-Reply-To: <936wBDX6S9456S02.1517788724@web02.cms.usa.net>
References: <936wBDX6S9456S02.1517788724@web02.cms.usa.net>
Message-ID: <5BEB283E-3EB5-40C4-A7EA-11D98EBF80B5@gmail.com>

Nick,

I believe you will get a cd.
While you wait you can download it from
www.dk1tb.de/indexeng.htm

It won?t be fully operational until you get your registration key, which should come from the AMSAT office. It will work but you can?t save your settings until it is registered.

You can run multiple copies on multiple machines.

Welcome to AMSAT.

EMike McCardel, AA8EM
Rotating Editor AMSAT News Service
Sent from my iPhone

> On Feb 4, 2018, at 6:58 PM, Nick Hart <nickhart at usa.net> wrote:
> 
> Good afternoon!
> 
> I just bit the bullet and joined AMSAT with the QRO 80 membership.  I'm
> delighted to be able to download the Getting Started...guide.  It looks like a
> really tremendous resource.
> 
> One of the reasons I chose the membership at that level was the copy of
> SATPC32 that comes with it.  I'm not quite clear on how the software is
> delivered with the membership.  Can anyone tell me whether it's the
> downloadable version, or if I'll be receiving CD?  I'm not seeing how I'm
> supposed to receive it.
> 
> Thank you!
> 
> 73!
> 
> Nick 
> KK6ZLF
> 
> _______________________________________________
> Sent via AMSAT-BB at amsat.org. AMSAT-NA makes this open forum available
> to all interested persons worldwide without requiring membership. Opinions expressed
> are solely those of the author, and do not reflect the official views of AMSAT-NA.
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From ko6th.greg at gmail.com  Mon Feb  5 05:17:20 2018
From: ko6th.greg at gmail.com (Greg D)
Date: Sun, 4 Feb 2018 21:17:20 -0800
Subject: [amsat-bb] AO-92 L Band
In-Reply-To: <025b775e-5e56-e9b9-6c49-91af231e6ae4@burlingtontelecom.net>
References: <025b775e-5e56-e9b9-6c49-91af231e6ae4@burlingtontelecom.net>
Message-ID: <9a6ca9b7-5f57-008a-b321-ac295fcb443d@gmail.com>

Yes, definitely need to shoot a little high on the L-band uplink.  I was
running it about 10khz high, but it seemed to have some tolerance for
being off by a few.  Made contact on the 04:47z pass with Patrick
WD9EWK, and also heard AD5MT, but couldn't complete the contact.  Manual
tuning of the FT-736R uplink, watching Gpredict's display, with computer
control of the FT847 downlink and antenna rotisserie.  That's the first
contact on L-band since, um, AO-51?  Nice to know it still all works! 
Now I need to figure out how to get Gpredict to run both radios...

Stations heard have a "distant" sound to them - kind of hard to
describe, and not something I've heard on other satellites.  I think the
lower part of the audio frequency response may not be as strong as the
upper part.  Also, the audio was kind of quiet overall (comparing to the
unsquelched hash).  {shrug}  Certainly not a big problem, however you do
have to listen carefully.  Headphones required.

Greg  KO6TH


Mike Seguin wrote:
> I just had a very noisy 6 degree max pass here in VT. There was nobody
> in the footprint on L Band so I tested nominal frequency for the uplink.
>
> This time the nominal was ~ 8.5 kHz high. 1267.3585
>
> More testing is needed, especially with lower power to fine tune.
>
> Mike


From dibor at iname.com  Mon Feb  5 05:42:25 2018
From: dibor at iname.com (Dimitry Borzenko)
Date: Mon, 05 Feb 2018 05:42:25 +0000
Subject: [amsat-bb] SatPc32 SQF file
In-Reply-To: <CAMpzqDHn1TOPM42q1m0N5orLWiqU1YWq5Fkh87sqefbHayj0Fw@mail.gmail.com>
References: <CAMpzqDHn1TOPM42q1m0N5orLWiqU1YWq5Fkh87sqefbHayj0Fw@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <emdf989f7a-389d-49a6-9369-62efcc9bb6e7@int-station>

Hello.
For SatPC32 users W9KE write excellent doppler.sqf editor!
http://www.tomdoyle.org/dopplersqfeditor/DopplerSqfEditor.html
Easy to add new sats .

de 4z5cp

------ Original Message ------
From: "Mike Hoblinski" <hobergenix at gmail.com>
To: amsat-bb at amsat.org
Sent: 05.02.2018 2:18:17
Subject: [amsat-bb] SatPc32 SQF file

>On the Amsat-UK.org website under satellites they have a SQF file that 
>you
>can
>download or do a cut and paste. But unfortunately it too needs to be
>updated with
>AO-91 and AO-92.
>
>I do like they way they have the option to download their news letter 
>for
>members.
>Its similar to the  Amsat-NA journal but is only published four times a
>year. Its nice
>to save the downloads and build a library. I like having it on the 
>e-reader
>and be able
>to take several with me to read on the bus and also have the hyper 
>links in
>the articles.
>
>It would be nice if SatPC32 was a little more automated and 
>customizable
>with some
>of the files and keps updates.
>
>Mike Hoblinski
>N6IMF
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>to all interested persons worldwide without requiring membership. 
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>are solely those of the author, and do not reflect the official views 
>of AMSAT-NA.
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>program!
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From wayne.n5wd at gmail.com  Mon Feb  5 05:44:00 2018
From: wayne.n5wd at gmail.com (Wayne @ Gmail)
Date: Sun, 4 Feb 2018 23:44:00 -0600
Subject: [amsat-bb] Yaesu G5500 + LVB tracker for sale
Message-ID: <1040AFB8-02DA-4E8A-93DC-DF330031DE42@gmail.com>

Please disregard the message titled "Re: [amsat-bb] Yaesu G5500 + LVB tracker for sale"

I do not have these items for sale, it was mistakenly sent to the lisr.

Sorry about that.

73 Wayne  N5WD

From devin at thecabal.org  Mon Feb  5 03:55:33 2018
From: devin at thecabal.org (Devin L. Ganger)
Date: Mon, 5 Feb 2018 03:55:33 +0000
Subject: [amsat-bb] Just bit the bullet and joined AMSAT with the QRO 80
 membership. Silly question...
In-Reply-To: <936wBDX6S9456S02.1517788724@web02.cms.usa.net>
References: <936wBDX6S9456S02.1517788724@web02.cms.usa.net>
Message-ID: <BN6PR01MB2626A5A66802B5A8B4B1F347CAFE0@BN6PR01MB2626.prod.exchangelabs.com>

>From having talked with the AMSAT office about this same subject this week (for my renewal, splurged for the QRO 80), it will be a physical disk once they fulfill the order. Seems there is an upgrade going on at the moment for the office systems. In the past, once your order was processed you received an email, I am sure that will be happening again.

So as in all things, patience! :)

Get Outlook for iOS<https://aka.ms/o0ukef>
________________________________
From: AMSAT-BB <amsat-bb-bounces at amsat.org> on behalf of Nick Hart <nickhart at usa.net>
Sent: Sunday, February 4, 2018 3:58:44 PM
To: Amsat
Subject: [amsat-bb] Just bit the bullet and joined AMSAT with the QRO 80 membership. Silly question...

Good afternoon!

I just bit the bullet and joined AMSAT with the QRO 80 membership.  I'm
delighted to be able to download the Getting Started...guide.  It looks like a
really tremendous resource.

One of the reasons I chose the membership at that level was the copy of
SATPC32 that comes with it.  I'm not quite clear on how the software is
delivered with the membership.  Can anyone tell me whether it's the
downloadable version, or if I'll be receiving CD?  I'm not seeing how I'm
supposed to receive it.

Thank you!

73!

Nick
KK6ZLF

_______________________________________________
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From devin at thecabal.org  Mon Feb  5 04:33:25 2018
From: devin at thecabal.org (Devin L. Ganger)
Date: Mon, 5 Feb 2018 04:33:25 +0000
Subject: [amsat-bb] Tracker software for iOS
Message-ID: <BN6PR01MB262631FC94BBD67E35B3CB5ECAFE0@BN6PR01MB2626.prod.exchangelabs.com>

Greetings, programs!

A little while back there was a good thread about tracker software recommendations for Android. I have just moved to iOS from Windows phones, and was wondering what other iPhone owners are using for sat and ham radio software on iOS devices?

Thanks in advance,

Get Outlook for iOS<https://aka.ms/o0ukef>

From f6htj at aol.com  Mon Feb  5 10:49:00 2018
From: f6htj at aol.com (f6htj at aol.com)
Date: Mon, 5 Feb 2018 05:49:00 -0500
Subject: [amsat-bb] Sirius satellites 2320.190 MHz carriers ?
Message-ID: <161659552cc-c8a-a6a3@webjasstg-vab26.srv.aolmail.net>

Hello all; last year I could still receive the Sirius sat carriers
around 2320.190 MHz but now nothing.
It was very usefull as beacon everywhere as elevation
at apogee was around 40?. Any news ?

73 de Michel F6HTJ


From Mvivona at yahoo.com  Mon Feb  5 13:56:02 2018
From: Mvivona at yahoo.com (Mvivona)
Date: Mon, 5 Feb 2018 08:56:02 -0500
Subject: [amsat-bb] Tracker software for iOS
In-Reply-To: <BN6PR01MB262631FC94BBD67E35B3CB5ECAFE0@BN6PR01MB2626.prod.exchangelabs.com>
References: <BN6PR01MB262631FC94BBD67E35B3CB5ECAFE0@BN6PR01MB2626.prod.exchangelabs.com>
Message-ID: <AB67640D-219B-43FC-B46A-48D4165B6A97@yahoo.com>

Devin,
I painstakingly tried all that I could find and easily settled on GoSatWatch. It does everything and the GUI looks amazing. 

Michael kC4ZVA
Sent from my iPad

On Feb 4, 2018, at 11:33 PM, Devin L. Ganger <devin at thecabal.org> wrote:

Greetings, programs!

A little while back there was a good thread about tracker software recommendations for Android. I have just moved to iOS from Windows phones, and was wondering what other iPhone owners are using for sat and ham radio software on iOS devices?

Thanks in advance,

Get Outlook for iOS<https://aka.ms/o0ukef>
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From povern at yahoo.com  Mon Feb  5 14:05:45 2018
From: povern at yahoo.com (Paul Overn)
Date: Mon, 5 Feb 2018 14:05:45 +0000 (UTC)
Subject: [amsat-bb] EN-24 Activation
References: <155383759.2510263.1517839545886.ref@mail.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <155383759.2510263.1517839545886@mail.yahoo.com>

I should be able to activate EN-24 This coming Wednesday (2/7/18) for the 22:00z pass of AO-85 @AMSAT??
KE0PRB

Paul Overn
`?.??.???`?.. ><((((?>`?.??.???`?.?><((((?>`?.??.???`?.. ><((((?>

From johnbrier at gmail.com  Mon Feb  5 15:43:42 2018
From: johnbrier at gmail.com (John Brier)
Date: Mon, 5 Feb 2018 10:43:42 -0500
Subject: [amsat-bb] Livestream direct link - Moore Square Middle ARISS
	contact
Message-ID: <CALn0fKO1ixPO9o3n1zGKF0pw-par_TND1WPBcP9-x3bf9gn0+w@mail.gmail.com>

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VtngAHGKzpY

Pass is at 1832 UTC  2018-02-05

73, John Brier KG4AKV

From fgeraci14 at gmail.com  Mon Feb  5 17:05:20 2018
From: fgeraci14 at gmail.com (Francis Geraci)
Date: Mon, 5 Feb 2018 12:05:20 -0500
Subject: [amsat-bb] Tracking errors with HRD Sat tracking
Message-ID: <CA+QL-dDb6TMaJFThvwEYrp2ge4oEb82+Kad-dDCYuMCiZ1tntQ@mail.gmail.com>

I have noticed mention about issues with HRD Sat tracking. No "specific"
problems were mentioned  I have used HRD for may years, and know it pretty
well.
After the last few "updates", an upcoming sat pass in HRD, the pass over my
QTH, is about 5 - 10 minutes later.
I, also run SatPC32 at the same time, along with pass predictions from
other Web sites. All of the predictions agree, except for HRD, reporting
the pass later. I have missed many passes using HRD.
When I switched to SatPC32, I started hearing passes.
My "keps" are current, QTH is correct, time is correct, and all the
"personal" information is correct in the HRD Logbook. I am "totally"
stumped.
Best toAll
WB1FXX

From mike at wa9pie.net  Mon Feb  5 17:16:50 2018
From: mike at wa9pie.net (Michael Carper, Ph.D.)
Date: Mon, 5 Feb 2018 11:16:50 -0600
Subject: [amsat-bb] Tracking errors with HRD Sat tracking
In-Reply-To: <CA+QL-dDb6TMaJFThvwEYrp2ge4oEb82+Kad-dDCYuMCiZ1tntQ@mail.gmail.com>
References: <CA+QL-dDb6TMaJFThvwEYrp2ge4oEb82+Kad-dDCYuMCiZ1tntQ@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <CAKJep-BUynTbLdFO=xdj+Ch-eOPHBu459=shP1_89gAg-yxiwg@mail.gmail.com>

As someone said previously, it's probably a math problem that got buggered
up somewhere along the way.

We will get this fixed.

Mike, WA9PIE

On Mon, Feb 5, 2018 at 11:05 AM, Francis Geraci <fgeraci14 at gmail.com> wrote:

> I have noticed mention about issues with HRD Sat tracking. No "specific"
> problems were mentioned  I have used HRD for may years, and know it pretty
> well.
> After the last few "updates", an upcoming sat pass in HRD, the pass over my
> QTH, is about 5 - 10 minutes later.
> I, also run SatPC32 at the same time, along with pass predictions from
> other Web sites. All of the predictions agree, except for HRD, reporting
> the pass later. I have missed many passes using HRD.
> When I switched to SatPC32, I started hearing passes.
> My "keps" are current, QTH is correct, time is correct, and all the
> "personal" information is correct in the HRD Logbook. I am "totally"
> stumped.
> Best toAll
> WB1FXX
> _______________________________________________
> Sent via AMSAT-BB at amsat.org. AMSAT-NA makes this open forum available
> to all interested persons worldwide without requiring membership. Opinions
> expressed
> are solely those of the author, and do not reflect the official views of
> AMSAT-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 n1jez at burlingtontelecom.net  Mon Feb  5 18:14:31 2018
From: n1jez at burlingtontelecom.net (Mike Seguin)
Date: Mon, 5 Feb 2018 13:14:31 -0500
Subject: [amsat-bb] AO-92 L Band
In-Reply-To: <9864B449-57B2-443F-B434-02D68918F7C2@gmail.com>
References: <025b775e-5e56-e9b9-6c49-91af231e6ae4@burlingtontelecom.net>
	<9864B449-57B2-443F-B434-02D68918F7C2@gmail.com>
Message-ID: <9c59e8e1-f1ef-2a6c-27f9-1071d2227ed7@burlingtontelecom.net>

Hi Jean Marc,

Tnx for the info. Yes, this is very helpful. Lowering uplink power helps 
tremendously in finding the ideal frequency.

Reports so far all seem to be in substantial agreement.

Mike

On 2/5/2018 1:03 PM, Jean Marc Momple wrote:
> Mike,
> 
> I confirm that the uplink frequency  on L-mode is about 9kHz high. I made a QSO with ZS2BK, my good friend Andre yesterday and also check same on the previous pass of AO-92, being in the middle of the Indian Ocean and having the SAT for myself to test during the whole passage it was easy to confirm same.
> 
> On the other hand I believe that the SAT is very sensitive on L-mode, to explain I was made to understand that one needs about 100W EIRP to have reliable com on this bird on this mode, I was able to trigger it with about 70W EIRP as from horizon (ele. 0 deg.), and ZS2BK in spite some fading was crystal clear sometimes with about only 24W EIRP. We need a few more passes to determine the exact requirement and will do so this side.
> 
> Not to mentioning the U/V mode which is superb, 3 local HAM?s in 3B8 were able to make a QSO with Baofeng?s last Wednesday...
> 
> I hope my feedback is constructive.
> 
> 73
> 
> Jean Marc (3B8DU)
> 
>> On Feb 5, 2018, at 4:21 AM, Mike Seguin <n1jez at burlingtontelecom.net> wrote:
>>
>> I just had a very noisy 6 degree max pass here in VT. There was nobody in the footprint on L Band so I tested nominal frequency for the uplink.
>>
>> This time the nominal was ~ 8.5 kHz high. 1267.3585
>>
>> More testing is needed, especially with lower power to fine tune.
>>
>> Mike-- 

73,
Mike, N1JEZ
"A closed mouth gathers no feet"

From jean.marc.momple at gmail.com  Mon Feb  5 18:03:39 2018
From: jean.marc.momple at gmail.com (Jean Marc Momple)
Date: Mon, 5 Feb 2018 22:03:39 +0400
Subject: [amsat-bb] AO-92 L Band
In-Reply-To: <025b775e-5e56-e9b9-6c49-91af231e6ae4@burlingtontelecom.net>
References: <025b775e-5e56-e9b9-6c49-91af231e6ae4@burlingtontelecom.net>
Message-ID: <9864B449-57B2-443F-B434-02D68918F7C2@gmail.com>

Mike,

I confirm that the uplink frequency  on L-mode is about 9kHz high. I made a QSO with ZS2BK, my good friend Andre yesterday and also check same on the previous pass of AO-92, being in the middle of the Indian Ocean and having the SAT for myself to test during the whole passage it was easy to confirm same.

On the other hand I believe that the SAT is very sensitive on L-mode, to explain I was made to understand that one needs about 100W EIRP to have reliable com on this bird on this mode, I was able to trigger it with about 70W EIRP as from horizon (ele. 0 deg.), and ZS2BK in spite some fading was crystal clear sometimes with about only 24W EIRP. We need a few more passes to determine the exact requirement and will do so this side.

Not to mentioning the U/V mode which is superb, 3 local HAM?s in 3B8 were able to make a QSO with Baofeng?s last Wednesday...

I hope my feedback is constructive.

73

Jean Marc (3B8DU)

> On Feb 5, 2018, at 4:21 AM, Mike Seguin <n1jez at burlingtontelecom.net> wrote:
> 
> I just had a very noisy 6 degree max pass here in VT. There was nobody in the footprint on L Band so I tested nominal frequency for the uplink.
> 
> This time the nominal was ~ 8.5 kHz high. 1267.3585
> 
> More testing is needed, especially with lower power to fine tune.
> 
> Mike
> -- 
> 
> 73,
> Mike, N1JEZ
> "A closed mouth gathers no feet"
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From k6fw1 at verizon.net  Mon Feb  5 18:56:54 2018
From: k6fw1 at verizon.net (Frank)
Date: Mon, 5 Feb 2018 10:56:54 -0800
Subject: [amsat-bb] Tracking errors with HRD Sat tracking
In-Reply-To: <CAKJep-BUynTbLdFO=xdj+Ch-eOPHBu459=shP1_89gAg-yxiwg@mail.gmail.com>
References: <CA+QL-dDb6TMaJFThvwEYrp2ge4oEb82+Kad-dDCYuMCiZ1tntQ@mail.gmail.com>
	<CAKJep-BUynTbLdFO=xdj+Ch-eOPHBu459=shP1_89gAg-yxiwg@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <aa65f486-f626-86ae-3c2e-92d9f7551c55@verizon.net>

I run HRD Sat, SatPC32 and MacDoppler on my computer and all the AOS 
times match.? I am running the latest release from September 2017 of HRD 
Sat.

Frank
K6FW

On 2/5/18 9:16 AM, Michael Carper, Ph.D. via AMSAT-BB wrote:
> As someone said previously, it's probably a math problem that got buggered
> up somewhere along the way.
>
> We will get this fixed.
>
> Mike, WA9PIE
>
> On Mon, Feb 5, 2018 at 11:05 AM, Francis Geraci <fgeraci14 at gmail.com> wrote:
>
>> I have noticed mention about issues with HRD Sat tracking. No "specific"
>> problems were mentioned  I have used HRD for may years, and know it pretty
>> well.
>> After the last few "updates", an upcoming sat pass in HRD, the pass over my
>> QTH, is about 5 - 10 minutes later.
>> I, also run SatPC32 at the same time, along with pass predictions from
>> other Web sites. All of the predictions agree, except for HRD, reporting
>> the pass later. I have missed many passes using HRD.
>> When I switched to SatPC32, I started hearing passes.
>> My "keps" are current, QTH is correct, time is correct, and all the
>> "personal" information is correct in the HRD Logbook. I am "totally"
>> stumped.
>> Best toAll
>> WB1FXX
>> _______________________________________________
>> Sent via AMSAT-BB at amsat.org. AMSAT-NA makes this open forum available
>> to all interested persons worldwide without requiring membership. Opinions
>> expressed
>> are solely those of the author, and do not reflect the official views of
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From koos at kzdoos.xs4all.nl  Mon Feb  5 18:59:28 2018
From: koos at kzdoos.xs4all.nl (Koos van den Hout)
Date: Mon, 5 Feb 2018 19:59:28 +0100
Subject: [amsat-bb] Livestream of ARISS contact 2018-02-05 1832 UTC
In-Reply-To: <CALn0fKPWULhrdr=AFEcX76T4YXizp42ejFZRv5VgLpfyRfTS7A@mail.gmail.com>
References: <CALn0fKPWULhrdr=AFEcX76T4YXizp42ejFZRv5VgLpfyRfTS7A@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <9e8b7594-21d9-472c-592a-b380be15cc20@kzdoos.xs4all.nl>

On 02/05/2018 03:20 AM, John Brier wrote:
> A YouTube video and Google Hangout will be embedded at the following
> website before the contact:
> 
> http://mrhunterscience6.weebly.com/
> 
> The contact is at 1832 UTC February 5th

I guess/hope John is still busy with congratulations at the school since
it was a great contact and it all worked out.


And now there is a recording of NA1ISS calling KG4AKV. Just saw it on
the livestream.

                       Koos van den Hout PE4KH

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From mike at wa9pie.net  Mon Feb  5 20:34:34 2018
From: mike at wa9pie.net (Michael Carper, Ph.D.)
Date: Mon, 5 Feb 2018 14:34:34 -0600
Subject: [amsat-bb] Tracking errors with HRD Sat tracking
In-Reply-To: <aa65f486-f626-86ae-3c2e-92d9f7551c55@verizon.net>
References: <CA+QL-dDb6TMaJFThvwEYrp2ge4oEb82+Kad-dDCYuMCiZ1tntQ@mail.gmail.com>
	<CAKJep-BUynTbLdFO=xdj+Ch-eOPHBu459=shP1_89gAg-yxiwg@mail.gmail.com>
	<aa65f486-f626-86ae-3c2e-92d9f7551c55@verizon.net>
Message-ID: <CAKJep-C+8tHJ7myJTxBv6ZUx3Q253HykRJ8Cpggg2TqdDb-TNw@mail.gmail.com>

You're on the 787 release then?

Mike, WA9PIE

On Mon, Feb 5, 2018 at 12:56 PM, Frank <k6fw1 at verizon.net> wrote:

> I run HRD Sat, SatPC32 and MacDoppler on my computer and all the AOS times
> match.  I am running the latest release from September 2017 of HRD Sat.
>
> Frank
> K6FW
>
>
> On 2/5/18 9:16 AM, Michael Carper, Ph.D. via AMSAT-BB wrote:
>
>> As someone said previously, it's probably a math problem that got buggered
>> up somewhere along the way.
>>
>> We will get this fixed.
>>
>> Mike, WA9PIE
>>
>> On Mon, Feb 5, 2018 at 11:05 AM, Francis Geraci <fgeraci14 at gmail.com>
>> wrote:
>>
>> I have noticed mention about issues with HRD Sat tracking. No "specific"
>>> problems were mentioned  I have used HRD for may years, and know it
>>> pretty
>>> well.
>>> After the last few "updates", an upcoming sat pass in HRD, the pass over
>>> my
>>> QTH, is about 5 - 10 minutes later.
>>> I, also run SatPC32 at the same time, along with pass predictions from
>>> other Web sites. All of the predictions agree, except for HRD, reporting
>>> the pass later. I have missed many passes using HRD.
>>> When I switched to SatPC32, I started hearing passes.
>>> My "keps" are current, QTH is correct, time is correct, and all the
>>> "personal" information is correct in the HRD Logbook. I am "totally"
>>> stumped.
>>> Best toAll
>>> WB1FXX
>>> _______________________________________________
>>> Sent via AMSAT-BB at amsat.org. AMSAT-NA makes this open forum available
>>> to all interested persons worldwide without requiring membership.
>>> Opinions
>>> expressed
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>>> AMSAT-NA.
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>>> program!
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From radiomb at bellsouth.net  Mon Feb  5 21:45:42 2018
From: radiomb at bellsouth.net (radiomb)
Date: Mon, 5 Feb 2018 21:45:42 +0000 (UTC)
Subject: [amsat-bb] SatPc32 SQF file
References: <315698555.4063216.1517867142613.ref@mail.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <315698555.4063216.1517867142613@mail.yahoo.com>

? Mike and??Dimitry? your two posts are?exactly what I was looking for? 1)?The Amsat-UK.org website that?has most?SQF files? 2)?SatPC32 users W9KE?doppler.sqf editor. These really help a new guy. The SatPC32 manual is ok but seeing the table and?knowing what they are helps to understand the program.TNX AGN 73 Mike? K4MIA?

From k6fw1 at verizon.net  Mon Feb  5 22:34:33 2018
From: k6fw1 at verizon.net (Frank)
Date: Mon, 5 Feb 2018 14:34:33 -0800
Subject: [amsat-bb] Tracking errors with HRD Sat tracking
In-Reply-To: <CAKJep-C+8tHJ7myJTxBv6ZUx3Q253HykRJ8Cpggg2TqdDb-TNw@mail.gmail.com>
References: <CA+QL-dDb6TMaJFThvwEYrp2ge4oEb82+Kad-dDCYuMCiZ1tntQ@mail.gmail.com>
	<CAKJep-BUynTbLdFO=xdj+Ch-eOPHBu459=shP1_89gAg-yxiwg@mail.gmail.com>
	<aa65f486-f626-86ae-3c2e-92d9f7551c55@verizon.net>
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That is correct.

Frank, K6FW

On 2/5/18 12:34 PM, Michael Carper, Ph.D. wrote:
> You're on the 787 release then?
>
> Mike, WA9PIE
>
> On Mon, Feb 5, 2018 at 12:56 PM, Frank <k6fw1 at verizon.net 
> <mailto:k6fw1 at verizon.net>> wrote:
>
>     I run HRD Sat, SatPC32 and MacDoppler on my computer and all the
>     AOS times match.? I am running the latest release from September
>     2017 of HRD Sat.
>
>     Frank
>     K6FW
>
>
>     On 2/5/18 9:16 AM, Michael Carper, Ph.D. via AMSAT-BB wrote:
>
>         As someone said previously, it's probably a math problem that
>         got buggered
>         up somewhere along the way.
>
>         We will get this fixed.
>
>         Mike, WA9PIE
>
>         On Mon, Feb 5, 2018 at 11:05 AM, Francis Geraci
>         <fgeraci14 at gmail.com <mailto:fgeraci14 at gmail.com>> wrote:
>
>             I have noticed mention about issues with HRD Sat tracking.
>             No "specific"
>             problems were mentioned? I have used HRD for may years,
>             and know it pretty
>             well.
>             After the last few "updates", an upcoming sat pass in HRD,
>             the pass over my
>             QTH, is about 5 - 10 minutes later.
>             I, also run SatPC32 at the same time, along with pass
>             predictions from
>             other Web sites. All of the predictions agree, except for
>             HRD, reporting
>             the pass later. I have missed many passes using HRD.
>             When I switched to SatPC32, I started hearing passes.
>             My "keps" are current, QTH is correct, time is correct,
>             and all the
>             "personal" information is correct in the HRD Logbook. I am
>             "totally"
>             stumped.
>             Best toAll
>             WB1FXX
>             _______________________________________________
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From DFox at rwglaw.com  Mon Feb  5 23:29:22 2018
From: DFox at rwglaw.com (D. Craig Fox)
Date: Mon, 5 Feb 2018 23:29:22 +0000
Subject: [amsat-bb] TS-2000 Vintage Question
In-Reply-To: <CADQmrTGCWRawCLmoM-2F_jxsrJa1-9uEkd7bKxVH9-dVUE71wg@mail.gmail.com>
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As far as I know, the birdie problem has been there from the start. In 2008 there was an issue with ceramic filters. I have a vintage 2002 (serial 407XXXXX) and have never had an issue with it. You can always check out the yahoo groups TS2000 archives.  According to the TS2K group, after 2008, Kenwood started using mosfets which most feel was a significant upgrade. 

Craig
N6RSX

-----Original Message-----
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Subject: [amsat-bb] TS-2000 Vintage Question

I'm contemplating trading a IC-7300 for a TS-2000. I need a backup radio for satellites and EME. Are there any issues you users know about the 2000 vintage 2002? Was it plagued with birdies in the sat passband?

Rick, W2JAZ
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From af5cc2 at gmail.com  Tue Feb  6 01:25:49 2018
From: af5cc2 at gmail.com (John Geiger)
Date: Mon, 5 Feb 2018 19:25:49 -0600
Subject: [amsat-bb] TS-2000 Vintage Question
In-Reply-To: <c4bdaa05aa2e4335a7bcfc60318204fb@RWGEX1.RWG.com>
References: <CADQmrTGCWRawCLmoM-2F_jxsrJa1-9uEkd7bKxVH9-dVUE71wg@mail.gmail.com>
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What about the MOSFETs made them an upgrade?  I was unaware of the change,
although I do feel that somewhere along the line Kenwood changed the noise
blanker circuit and that the NB in older TS2000s was better.

73 John AF5CC

On Mon, Feb 5, 2018 at 5:29 PM, D. Craig Fox <DFox at rwglaw.com> wrote:

> As far as I know, the birdie problem has been there from the start. In
> 2008 there was an issue with ceramic filters. I have a vintage 2002 (serial
> 407XXXXX) and have never had an issue with it. You can always check out the
> yahoo groups TS2000 archives.  According to the TS2K group, after 2008,
> Kenwood started using mosfets which most feel was a significant upgrade.
>
> Craig
> N6RSX
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: AMSAT-BB [mailto:amsat-bb-bounces at amsat.org] On Behalf Of Richard
> Lawn
> Sent: Sunday, February 4, 2018 2:00 PM
> To: Amsat BB <amsat-bb at amsat.org>
> Subject: [amsat-bb] TS-2000 Vintage Question
>
> I'm contemplating trading a IC-7300 for a TS-2000. I need a backup radio
> for satellites and EME. Are there any issues you users know about the 2000
> vintage 2002? Was it plagued with birdies in the sat passband?
>
> Rick, W2JAZ
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From DFox at rwglaw.com  Tue Feb  6 01:34:35 2018
From: DFox at rwglaw.com (D. Craig Fox)
Date: Tue, 6 Feb 2018 01:34:35 +0000
Subject: [amsat-bb] TS-2000 Vintage Question
In-Reply-To: <CAHC1P28GYs2ftC7adosu9FpGQRBo+iy+mdXgOj-9XMSskTZvRA@mail.gmail.com>
References: <CADQmrTGCWRawCLmoM-2F_jxsrJa1-9uEkd7bKxVH9-dVUE71wg@mail.gmail.com>
	<c4bdaa05aa2e4335a7bcfc60318204fb@RWGEX1.RWG.com>
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If I recall correctly, persons posting on the TS2K yahoo group noted that the finals originally were bipolar devices and that Kenwood upgraded those to mosfets before the upgrade.  This discussion concerning how to choose a used TS2000 appears around July 5, 2017.
As for the NB, mine is on all the time and provides ?some? relief, but only on USB, and yes on the sats.

Craig
N6RSX

From: John Geiger [mailto:af5cc2 at gmail.com]
Sent: Monday, February 5, 2018 5:26 PM
To: D. Craig Fox <DFox at rwglaw.com>; AMSAT BB <amsat-bb at amsat.org>
Subject: Re: [amsat-bb] TS-2000 Vintage Question

What about the MOSFETs made them an upgrade?  I was unaware of the change, although I do feel that somewhere along the line Kenwood changed the noise blanker circuit and that the NB in older TS2000s was better.
73 John AF5CC

On Mon, Feb 5, 2018 at 5:29 PM, D. Craig Fox <DFox at rwglaw.com<mailto:DFox at rwglaw.com>> wrote:
As far as I know, the birdie problem has been there from the start. In 2008 there was an issue with ceramic filters. I have a vintage 2002 (serial 407XXXXX) and have never had an issue with it. You can always check out the yahoo groups TS2000 archives.  According to the TS2K group, after 2008, Kenwood started using mosfets which most feel was a significant upgrade.

Craig
N6RSX

-----Original Message-----
From: AMSAT-BB [mailto:amsat-bb-bounces at amsat.org<mailto:amsat-bb-bounces at amsat.org>] On Behalf Of Richard Lawn
Sent: Sunday, February 4, 2018 2:00 PM
To: Amsat BB <amsat-bb at amsat.org<mailto:amsat-bb at amsat.org>>
Subject: [amsat-bb] TS-2000 Vintage Question

I'm contemplating trading a IC-7300 for a TS-2000. I need a backup radio for satellites and EME. Are there any issues you users know about the 2000 vintage 2002? Was it plagued with birdies in the sat passband?

Rick, W2JAZ
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From af5cc2 at gmail.com  Tue Feb  6 01:54:37 2018
From: af5cc2 at gmail.com (John Geiger)
Date: Mon, 5 Feb 2018 19:54:37 -0600
Subject: [amsat-bb] TS-2000 Vintage Question
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The NB on my 2003 model ts 2000 actually does a really good job of taking
out the RFi crud I get here on HF and sometimes on 2 meters which makes it
useful on Mode B operations.  Unlike some other NBs it doesn't distort the
received signals.

73 John AF5CC

On Monday, February 5, 2018, D. Craig Fox <DFox at rwglaw.com> wrote:

> If I recall correctly, persons posting on the TS2K yahoo group noted that
> the finals originally were bipolar devices and that Kenwood upgraded those
> to mosfets before the upgrade.  This discussion concerning how to choose a
> used TS2000 appears around July 5, 2017.
>
> As for the NB, mine is on all the time and provides ?some? relief, but
> only on USB, and yes on the sats.
>
>
>
> Craig
>
> N6RSX
>
>
>
> *From:* John Geiger [mailto:af5cc2 at gmail.com]
> *Sent:* Monday, February 5, 2018 5:26 PM
> *To:* D. Craig Fox <DFox at rwglaw.com>; AMSAT BB <amsat-bb at amsat.org>
> *Subject:* Re: [amsat-bb] TS-2000 Vintage Question
>
>
>
> What about the MOSFETs made them an upgrade?  I was unaware of the change,
> although I do feel that somewhere along the line Kenwood changed the noise
> blanker circuit and that the NB in older TS2000s was better.
>
> 73 John AF5CC
>
>
>
> On Mon, Feb 5, 2018 at 5:29 PM, D. Craig Fox <DFox at rwglaw.com> wrote:
>
> As far as I know, the birdie problem has been there from the start. In
> 2008 there was an issue with ceramic filters. I have a vintage 2002 (serial
> 407XXXXX) and have never had an issue with it. You can always check out the
> yahoo groups TS2000 archives.  According to the TS2K group, after 2008,
> Kenwood started using mosfets which most feel was a significant upgrade.
>
> Craig
> N6RSX
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: AMSAT-BB [mailto:amsat-bb-bounces at amsat.org] On Behalf Of Richard
> Lawn
> Sent: Sunday, February 4, 2018 2:00 PM
> To: Amsat BB <amsat-bb at amsat.org>
> Subject: [amsat-bb] TS-2000 Vintage Question
>
> I'm contemplating trading a IC-7300 for a TS-2000. I need a backup radio
> for satellites and EME. Are there any issues you users know about the 2000
> vintage 2002? Was it plagued with birdies in the sat passband?
>
> Rick, W2JAZ
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From mike at wa9pie.net  Tue Feb  6 02:11:37 2018
From: mike at wa9pie.net (Michael Carper, Ph.D.)
Date: Mon, 5 Feb 2018 20:11:37 -0600
Subject: [amsat-bb] Tracking errors with HRD Sat tracking
In-Reply-To: <c49fd774-5b02-f486-a8f9-fc2495dc2699@verizon.net>
References: <CA+QL-dDb6TMaJFThvwEYrp2ge4oEb82+Kad-dDCYuMCiZ1tntQ@mail.gmail.com>
	<CAKJep-BUynTbLdFO=xdj+Ch-eOPHBu459=shP1_89gAg-yxiwg@mail.gmail.com>
	<aa65f486-f626-86ae-3c2e-92d9f7551c55@verizon.net>
	<CAKJep-C+8tHJ7myJTxBv6ZUx3Q253HykRJ8Cpggg2TqdDb-TNw@mail.gmail.com>
	<c49fd774-5b02-f486-a8f9-fc2495dc2699@verizon.net>
Message-ID: <CAKJep-DmJxQ3sym1fmrZnqQ7CE_hWzBT3AHtdwedA6PjEDWanA@mail.gmail.com>

Hmmm... is everyone else just on an old version or something?

Mike, WA9PIE

On Mon, Feb 5, 2018 at 4:34 PM, Frank <k6fw1 at verizon.net> wrote:

> That is correct.
>
> Frank, K6FW
>
>
> On 2/5/18 12:34 PM, Michael Carper, Ph.D. wrote:
>
> You're on the 787 release then?
>
> Mike, WA9PIE
>
> On Mon, Feb 5, 2018 at 12:56 PM, Frank <k6fw1 at verizon.net> wrote:
>
>> I run HRD Sat, SatPC32 and MacDoppler on my computer and all the AOS
>> times match.  I am running the latest release from September 2017 of HRD
>> Sat.
>>
>> Frank
>> K6FW
>>
>>
>> On 2/5/18 9:16 AM, Michael Carper, Ph.D. via AMSAT-BB wrote:
>>
>>> As someone said previously, it's probably a math problem that got
>>> buggered
>>> up somewhere along the way.
>>>
>>> We will get this fixed.
>>>
>>> Mike, WA9PIE
>>>
>>> On Mon, Feb 5, 2018 at 11:05 AM, Francis Geraci <fgeraci14 at gmail.com>
>>> wrote:
>>>
>>> I have noticed mention about issues with HRD Sat tracking. No "specific"
>>>> problems were mentioned  I have used HRD for may years, and know it
>>>> pretty
>>>> well.
>>>> After the last few "updates", an upcoming sat pass in HRD, the pass
>>>> over my
>>>> QTH, is about 5 - 10 minutes later.
>>>> I, also run SatPC32 at the same time, along with pass predictions from
>>>> other Web sites. All of the predictions agree, except for HRD, reporting
>>>> the pass later. I have missed many passes using HRD.
>>>> When I switched to SatPC32, I started hearing passes.
>>>> My "keps" are current, QTH is correct, time is correct, and all the
>>>> "personal" information is correct in the HRD Logbook. I am "totally"
>>>> stumped.
>>>> Best toAll
>>>> WB1FXX
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From aj9n at aol.com  Tue Feb  6 05:30:11 2018
From: aj9n at aol.com (aj9n at aol.com)
Date: Tue, 6 Feb 2018 00:30:11 -0500
Subject: [amsat-bb] Upcoming ARISS Contact Schedule as of 2018-02-06 05:00
	UTC
Message-ID: <1616997ccaf-1e3e-a51@webjas-vab061.srv.aolmail.net>

Upcoming ARISS Contact Schedule as of 2018-02-06 05:00 UTC



Quick list of scheduled contacts and events:

?
Moore Square AIG/GT Magnet School, Raleigh, NC, direct via KG4AKV
The ISS callsign is presently scheduled to be NA1SS
The scheduled astronaut is Scott Tingle KG5NZA
Contact was successful: Mon 2018-02-05 18:32:06 UTC 25 deg (***)

?

Vilniaus Jono Basanaviciaus Gymnasium together with Vilniaus Jono Basanaviciaus Progymnasium, Vilnius, Lithuania, direct via LY1BWB
The ISS callsign is presently scheduled to be OR4ISS
The scheduled astronaut is Scott Tingle KG5NZA (***)
Contact is a go for: Mon 2018-02-12 12:45:49 UTC 46 deg (***)

?

Los Angeles Academy Middle School, Los Angeles, CA, direct via W6RVD
The ISS callsign is presently scheduled to be NA1SS
The scheduled astronaut is Scott Tingle KG5NZA (***)
Contact is a go for: Fri 2018-02-16 16:53:20 UTC 34 deg (***)



University of the Philippines Integrated School, Quezon City, Philippines, direct via DX1ISS (***)
The ISS callsign is presently scheduled to be OR4ISS
The scheduled astronaut is Mark Vande Hei KG5GNP (***)
Contact is a go for: Sat 2018-02-17 10:23:00 UTC 70 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 Kenwood 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:? 

Francesco IK?WGF with 132

Satoshi 7M3TJZ with 128

Gaston ON4WF with 123

Sergey RV3DR with 100


****************************************************************************
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?2018-02-06 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

http://www.amsat.org/amsat/ariss/news/arissnews.txt

Total number?of ARISS ISS to earth school events is 1206. (***)
Each school counts as 1?event.
Total number of ARISS ISS to earth school contacts is 1155. (***)
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 2018-02-06 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. 53 on orbit

Mark Vande Hei KG5GNP

Alexander Misurkin

Joe Acaba KE5DAR

?

Exp. 54 on orbit

Scott Tingle KG5NZA

Norishige Kanai

Alexander Skvortsov


****************************************************************************

73,
Charlie?Sufana AJ9N
One of the ARISS operation team mentors

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From ko6th.greg at gmail.com  Tue Feb  6 06:45:57 2018
From: ko6th.greg at gmail.com (Greg D)
Date: Mon, 5 Feb 2018 22:45:57 -0800
Subject: [amsat-bb] Programming software for FT-847?
Message-ID: <d07e71e2-9daa-330d-1418-5ba6ea82b9f4@gmail.com>

Hi folks,

Any recommendations for configuration programming software for the Yeasu
FT-847?  Something similar to what Kenwood provides for their rigs -
basic configs (memory frequency, mode, etc.), and preferably free, but
nothing shows up on their site. 

I see that RT Systems has something, but my frustration level isn't high
enough to warrant buying both software and a special cable to do it.  I
was just trying to enter memory settings for AO-91 and AO-92, and
managed to overwrite the wrong memory channel...

There's a bit of "shareware" by WB8NUT, but I can't verify that it
actually works because until you buy it, it won't talk to the radio. 
Cheaper than the RT product, but I'm rather put off by its evaluation
terms.  No sale.

Nothing else comes up that seems viable (e.g. a website that still exists).

Any thoughts?

Thanks,

Greg  KO6TH


From kb1pvh at gmail.com  Tue Feb  6 06:53:30 2018
From: kb1pvh at gmail.com (Dave Webb KB1PVH)
Date: Tue, 6 Feb 2018 01:53:30 -0500
Subject: [amsat-bb] Programming software for FT-847?
In-Reply-To: <d07e71e2-9daa-330d-1418-5ba6ea82b9f4@gmail.com>
References: <d07e71e2-9daa-330d-1418-5ba6ea82b9f4@gmail.com>
Message-ID: <CAEMY9FdvCkS483V5A6mzFXNTXXev-hsB0C85qsNec2cx2z3Oig@mail.gmail.com>

Greg,

FTBasicMMO from  http://www.g4hfq.co.uk



Dave-KB1PVH


Sent from my Galaxy S7

On Feb 6, 2018 1:48 AM, "Greg D" <ko6th.greg at gmail.com> wrote:

> Hi folks,
>
> Any recommendations for configuration programming software for the Yeasu
> FT-847?  Something similar to what Kenwood provides for their rigs -
> basic configs (memory frequency, mode, etc.), and preferably free, but
> nothing shows up on their site.
>
> I see that RT Systems has something, but my frustration level isn't high
> enough to warrant buying both software and a special cable to do it.  I
> was just trying to enter memory settings for AO-91 and AO-92, and
> managed to overwrite the wrong memory channel...
>
> There's a bit of "shareware" by WB8NUT, but I can't verify that it
> actually works because until you buy it, it won't talk to the radio.
> Cheaper than the RT product, but I'm rather put off by its evaluation
> terms.  No sale.
>
> Nothing else comes up that seems viable (e.g. a website that still exists).
>
> Any thoughts?
>
> Thanks,
>
> Greg  KO6TH
>
> _______________________________________________
> Sent via AMSAT-BB at amsat.org. AMSAT-NA makes this open forum available
> to all interested persons worldwide without requiring membership. Opinions
> expressed
> are solely those of the author, and do not reflect the official views of
> AMSAT-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 aa5uk at yahoo.com  Tue Feb  6 13:17:10 2018
From: aa5uk at yahoo.com (Adrian Engele)
Date: Tue, 6 Feb 2018 13:17:10 +0000 (UTC)
Subject: [amsat-bb] Programming software for FT-847?
In-Reply-To: <CAEMY9FdvCkS483V5A6mzFXNTXXev-hsB0C85qsNec2cx2z3Oig@mail.gmail.com>
References: <d07e71e2-9daa-330d-1418-5ba6ea82b9f4@gmail.com>
	<CAEMY9FdvCkS483V5A6mzFXNTXXev-hsB0C85qsNec2cx2z3Oig@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <691218382.3970477.1517923030160@mail.yahoo.com>

I have used this program. Works great and at $15 it is a bargain.
73, Adrian AA5UK
 

    On Tuesday, February 6, 2018, 12:56:43 AM CST, Dave Webb KB1PVH <kb1pvh at gmail.com> wrote:  
 
 Greg,

FTBasicMMO from? http://www.g4hfq.co.uk



Dave-KB1PVH


Sent from my Galaxy S7

On Feb 6, 2018 1:48 AM, "Greg D" <ko6th.greg at gmail.com> wrote:

> Hi folks,
>
> Any recommendations for configuration programming software for the Yeasu
> FT-847?? Something similar to what Kenwood provides for their rigs -
> basic configs (memory frequency, mode, etc.), and preferably free, but
> nothing shows up on their site.
>
> I see that RT Systems has something, but my frustration level isn't high
> enough to warrant buying both software and a special cable to do it.? I
> was just trying to enter memory settings for AO-91 and AO-92, and
> managed to overwrite the wrong memory channel...
>
> There's a bit of "shareware" by WB8NUT, but I can't verify that it
> actually works because until you buy it, it won't talk to the radio.
> Cheaper than the RT product, but I'm rather put off by its evaluation
> terms.? No sale.
>
> Nothing else comes up that seems viable (e.g. a website that still exists).
>
> Any thoughts?
>
> Thanks,
>
> Greg? KO6TH
>
> _______________________________________________
> Sent via AMSAT-BB at amsat.org. AMSAT-NA makes this open forum available
> to all interested persons worldwide without requiring membership. Opinions
> expressed
> are solely those of the author, and do not reflect the official views of
> AMSAT-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 iw5bsf at alice.it  Tue Feb  6 15:32:15 2018
From: iw5bsf at alice.it (iw5bsf at alice.it)
Date: Tue, 6 Feb 2018 16:32:15 +0100 (CET)
Subject: [amsat-bb] Satellite  Es'hail 2  Launch date:?!!!
Message-ID: <1616bbf0069.iw5bsf@alice.it>

 link
https://www.satbeams.com/satellites?id=2683

73 de iw5bsf Roberto

From burns at fisher.cc  Tue Feb  6 15:55:20 2018
From: burns at fisher.cc (Burns Fisher)
Date: Tue, 6 Feb 2018 10:55:20 -0500
Subject: [amsat-bb] Programming software for FT-847?
In-Reply-To: <d07e71e2-9daa-330d-1418-5ba6ea82b9f4@gmail.com>
References: <d07e71e2-9daa-330d-1418-5ba6ea82b9f4@gmail.com>
Message-ID: <CABX7KxW1feijDjREmRssOzuhpf7QFHPp5yWC=9_oTPOuDgdMvQ@mail.gmail.com>

If you mainly want to load memories with freq/mode/tone/name etc, then
CHIRP works nicely on my FT-817, so I assume it would also work for an
847.  It also works on several Kenwood radios that I have tried!

https://chirp.danplanet.com

On Tue, Feb 6, 2018 at 1:45 AM, Greg D <ko6th.greg at gmail.com> wrote:

> Hi folks,
>
> Any recommendations for configuration programming software for the Yeasu
> FT-847?  Something similar to what Kenwood provides for their rigs -
> basic configs (memory frequency, mode, etc.), and preferably free, but
> nothing shows up on their site.
>
> I see that RT Systems has something, but my frustration level isn't high
> enough to warrant buying both software and a special cable to do it.  I
> was just trying to enter memory settings for AO-91 and AO-92, and
> managed to overwrite the wrong memory channel...
>
> There's a bit of "shareware" by WB8NUT, but I can't verify that it
> actually works because until you buy it, it won't talk to the radio.
> Cheaper than the RT product, but I'm rather put off by its evaluation
> terms.  No sale.
>
> Nothing else comes up that seems viable (e.g. a website that still exists).
>
> Any thoughts?
>
> Thanks,
>
> Greg  KO6TH
>
> _______________________________________________
> Sent via AMSAT-BB at amsat.org. AMSAT-NA makes this open forum available
> to all interested persons worldwide without requiring membership. Opinions
> expressed
> are solely those of the author, and do not reflect the official views of
> AMSAT-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 Feb  6 18:13:16 2018
From: va6bmj at gmail.com (B J)
Date: Tue, 6 Feb 2018 18:13:16 +0000
Subject: [amsat-bb] Falcon Heavy Launch Time
Message-ID: <CAP7QzkO3qs_twCCNS9WwT=4gvX_ggghy--msK2vOQ6bg-koS4Q@mail.gmail.com>

https://twitter.com/spacex

Due to upper level wind conditions, estimated lift-off is now for 1920 UTC.

Go Falcon Heavy!  Go SpaceX!

73s

Bernhard VA6BMJ @ DO33FL

From va6bmj at gmail.com  Tue Feb  6 18:16:12 2018
From: va6bmj at gmail.com (B J)
Date: Tue, 6 Feb 2018 18:16:12 +0000
Subject: [amsat-bb] Falcon Heavy Launch Time
In-Reply-To: <CAP7QzkO3qs_twCCNS9WwT=4gvX_ggghy--msK2vOQ6bg-koS4Q@mail.gmail.com>
References: <CAP7QzkO3qs_twCCNS9WwT=4gvX_ggghy--msK2vOQ6bg-koS4Q@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <CAP7QzkNZTC-Br5Y+cOGCgk=wtZWkVg8cffR+beVzjQcVfZicMw@mail.gmail.com>

According to this:

https://twitter.com/jeff_foust/

it's now set for no earlier than 2015 UTC.  An updated time is pending.

73s

Bernhard VA6BMJ @ DO33FL

From va6bmj at gmail.com  Tue Feb  6 19:04:39 2018
From: va6bmj at gmail.com (B J)
Date: Tue, 6 Feb 2018 19:04:39 +0000
Subject: [amsat-bb] Falcon Heavy Launch Time
In-Reply-To: <CAP7QzkNZTC-Br5Y+cOGCgk=wtZWkVg8cffR+beVzjQcVfZicMw@mail.gmail.com>
References: <CAP7QzkO3qs_twCCNS9WwT=4gvX_ggghy--msK2vOQ6bg-koS4Q@mail.gmail.com>
	<CAP7QzkNZTC-Br5Y+cOGCgk=wtZWkVg8cffR+beVzjQcVfZicMw@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <CAP7QzkNGKhPmW80OBRMMJDbguhL7aNT0bkHL93z3BPyoxFZUKg@mail.gmail.com>

Lift-off is now scheduled for 2045 UTC (1545 EST), though the launch
window closes at 2100 UTC.

73s

Bernhard VA6BMJ @ DO33FL

From burns at fisher.cc  Tue Feb  6 19:07:27 2018
From: burns at fisher.cc (Burns Fisher)
Date: Tue, 6 Feb 2018 14:07:27 -0500
Subject: [amsat-bb] Programming software for FT-847?
In-Reply-To: <87b2172b-7bed-3b2b-fe4c-393d07c9b2db@gmail.com>
References: <d07e71e2-9daa-330d-1418-5ba6ea82b9f4@gmail.com>
	<CABX7KxW1feijDjREmRssOzuhpf7QFHPp5yWC=9_oTPOuDgdMvQ@mail.gmail.com>
	<87b2172b-7bed-3b2b-fe4c-393d07c9b2db@gmail.com>
Message-ID: <CABX7KxW_PZs02-FKyMXiEt9nTNZhiOeWNRpSL_b6hNfxACjPFw@mail.gmail.com>

Yes, I just discovered.  Sorry about that.  I hardly imagined it would work
for the 817 and the 857, but not the 847!  BTW, it also does not work for
an ICOM 910H, as I just discovered with my new rig :-)  No big deal since
the memories on the 910H are only semi-useful anyway without labels!

On Tue, Feb 6, 2018 at 1:45 PM, Greg D <ko6th.greg at gmail.com> wrote:

> Thanks, Burns, but the list of supported radios for CHIRP does not list
> the 847.  Apparently, this rig is a bit of an odd bird...
>
> Greg  KO6TH
>
>
>
> Burns Fisher wrote:
>
> If you mainly want to load memories with freq/mode/tone/name etc, then
> CHIRP works nicely on my FT-817, so I assume it would also work for an
> 847.  It also works on several Kenwood radios that I have tried!
>
> https://chirp.danplanet.com
>
> On Tue, Feb 6, 2018 at 1:45 AM, Greg D <ko6th.greg at gmail.com> wrote:
>
>> Hi folks,
>>
>> Any recommendations for configuration programming software for the Yeasu
>> FT-847?  Something similar to what Kenwood provides for their rigs -
>> basic configs (memory frequency, mode, etc.), and preferably free, but
>> nothing shows up on their site.
>>
>> I see that RT Systems has something, but my frustration level isn't high
>> enough to warrant buying both software and a special cable to do it.  I
>> was just trying to enter memory settings for AO-91 and AO-92, and
>> managed to overwrite the wrong memory channel...
>>
>> There's a bit of "shareware" by WB8NUT, but I can't verify that it
>> actually works because until you buy it, it won't talk to the radio.
>> Cheaper than the RT product, but I'm rather put off by its evaluation
>> terms.  No sale.
>>
>> Nothing else comes up that seems viable (e.g. a website that still
>> exists).
>>
>> Any thoughts?
>>
>> Thanks,
>>
>> Greg  KO6TH
>>
>> _______________________________________________
>> Sent via AMSAT-BB at amsat.org. AMSAT-NA makes this open forum available
>> to all interested persons worldwide without requiring membership.
>> Opinions expressed
>> are solely those of the author, and do not reflect the official views of
>> AMSAT-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 radiomb at bellsouth.net  Tue Feb  6 19:23:56 2018
From: radiomb at bellsouth.net (radiomb)
Date: Tue, 6 Feb 2018 19:23:56 +0000 (UTC)
Subject: [amsat-bb] SatPC32 setup questions
References: <21383539.4847018.1517945036318.ref@mail.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <21383539.4847018.1517945036318@mail.yahoo.com>

 ?? I have a few more SatPC32 questions. I have LVB tracker working with my G-5500 rotor using HyperTerminal and USB port 13. In setup rotor it only talks about LPT ports 1-4. Since I do not have any?parallel ports I entered 0. If I understand right I need to update the ParPort.SQF file? Manual says how to find in window 98, 2000,XP. I have windows 7, I cannot find a way to find these values. On the rotor setup I have Yaesu_GS-232. The manual said not all the next?fields are used in every?tracker but here is what I came up with (0 70 n -3). In port address it has $0000 and I cannot find the address to enter. And lastly how do you turn rotor tracking on or off? I see in options to how to start?tracking at start up but I would?like to?track only when I am planning on working the birds. And turn off when I am just watching all the sats.?Is there anyone out there that would not mind me asking some of these questions off group so I am not filling up the BB with basic questions?Tnx 73 Mike? K4MIA

From peter at m3php.com  Tue Feb  6 19:46:59 2018
From: peter at m3php.com (Peter Goodhall)
Date: Tue, 6 Feb 2018 19:46:59 +0000
Subject: [amsat-bb] Tracking errors with HRD Sat tracking
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	<aa65f486-f626-86ae-3c2e-92d9f7551c55@verizon.net>
	<CAKJep-C+8tHJ7myJTxBv6ZUx3Q253HykRJ8Cpggg2TqdDb-TNw@mail.gmail.com>
	<c49fd774-5b02-f486-a8f9-fc2495dc2699@verizon.net>
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The issue isn't AOS times matching its todo with doppler correction.

Previously (Not aware it's been fixed) it doesn't allow for proper
calibration between radio and the software so doppler is never correct
so you drift in an odd way.

HRD has always tracked a satellite in the sense of rotator pointing
beyond that, however, it's got/had some really odd quirks.

Before I gave up I used it on FM satellites but for automated control
when using linear it was just unusable.

If there's been some sudden correction recently Mike then do let us know.

(Sorry can't help offer experience to dev, C++,MFC isn't my strong
point more a slap together simple C# apps to interact with apps todo
what I want)

Peter, 2M0SQL

On 6 February 2018 at 02:11, Michael Carper, Ph.D. via AMSAT-BB
<amsat-bb at amsat.org> wrote:
> Hmmm... is everyone else just on an old version or something?
>
> Mike, WA9PIE
>
> On Mon, Feb 5, 2018 at 4:34 PM, Frank <k6fw1 at verizon.net> wrote:
>
>> That is correct.
>>
>> Frank, K6FW
>>
>>
>> On 2/5/18 12:34 PM, Michael Carper, Ph.D. wrote:
>>
>> You're on the 787 release then?
>>
>> Mike, WA9PIE
>>
>> On Mon, Feb 5, 2018 at 12:56 PM, Frank <k6fw1 at verizon.net> wrote:
>>
>>> I run HRD Sat, SatPC32 and MacDoppler on my computer and all the AOS
>>> times match.  I am running the latest release from September 2017 of HRD
>>> Sat.
>>>
>>> Frank
>>> K6FW
>>>
>>>
>>> On 2/5/18 9:16 AM, Michael Carper, Ph.D. via AMSAT-BB wrote:
>>>
>>>> As someone said previously, it's probably a math problem that got
>>>> buggered
>>>> up somewhere along the way.
>>>>
>>>> We will get this fixed.
>>>>
>>>> Mike, WA9PIE
>>>>
>>>> On Mon, Feb 5, 2018 at 11:05 AM, Francis Geraci <fgeraci14 at gmail.com>
>>>> wrote:
>>>>
>>>> I have noticed mention about issues with HRD Sat tracking. No "specific"
>>>>> problems were mentioned  I have used HRD for may years, and know it
>>>>> pretty
>>>>> well.
>>>>> After the last few "updates", an upcoming sat pass in HRD, the pass
>>>>> over my
>>>>> QTH, is about 5 - 10 minutes later.
>>>>> I, also run SatPC32 at the same time, along with pass predictions from
>>>>> other Web sites. All of the predictions agree, except for HRD, reporting
>>>>> the pass later. I have missed many passes using HRD.
>>>>> When I switched to SatPC32, I started hearing passes.
>>>>> My "keps" are current, QTH is correct, time is correct, and all the
>>>>> "personal" information is correct in the HRD Logbook. I am "totally"
>>>>> stumped.
>>>>> Best toAll
>>>>> WB1FXX
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From va6bmj at gmail.com  Tue Feb  6 20:58:28 2018
From: va6bmj at gmail.com (B J)
Date: Tue, 6 Feb 2018 20:58:28 +0000
Subject: [amsat-bb] Falcon Heavy Launch Time
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	<CAP7QzkNZTC-Br5Y+cOGCgk=wtZWkVg8cffR+beVzjQcVfZicMw@mail.gmail.com>
	<CAP7QzkNGKhPmW80OBRMMJDbguhL7aNT0bkHL93z3BPyoxFZUKg@mail.gmail.com>
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The launch was successful.  Both side boosters landed at Cape
Canaveral, with the status of the main booster pending.  The second
stage, including the Tesla, is now in LEO.

An excellent first launch for a new booster.  Well done, SpaceX!

73s

Bernhard VA6BMJ @ DO33FL

From jim at k6ccc.org  Tue Feb  6 21:16:40 2018
From: jim at k6ccc.org (jim at k6ccc.org)
Date: Tue, 6 Feb 2018 13:16:40 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [amsat-bb] Falcon Heavy Launch Time
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	<CAP7QzkNZTC-Br5Y+cOGCgk=wtZWkVg8cffR+beVzjQcVfZicMw@mail.gmail.com> 
	<CAP7QzkNGKhPmW80OBRMMJDbguhL7aNT0bkHL93z3BPyoxFZUKg@mail.gmail.com> 
	<CAP7QzkPHzLCqzHmUM61rJTJkC1eSEE0K2ZCFnfpw+uOdOJEoVg@mail.gmail.com>
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Beautiful to watch!
 
 
73
-----
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Sent: Tuesday, February 6, 2018 12:58
To: "amsat-bb" <amsat-bb at amsat.org>
Subject: Re: [amsat-bb] Falcon Heavy Launch Time



The launch was successful. Both side boosters landed at Cape
Canaveral, with the status of the main booster pending. The second
stage, including the Tesla, is now in LEO.

An excellent first launch for a new booster. Well done, SpaceX!

73s

Bernhard VA6BMJ @ DO33FL
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From almetco at comcast.net  Tue Feb  6 21:19:33 2018
From: almetco at comcast.net (Greg)
Date: Tue, 6 Feb 2018 16:19:33 -0500
Subject: [amsat-bb] Falcon Heavy Launch Time
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	<CAP7QzkNZTC-Br5Y+cOGCgk=wtZWkVg8cffR+beVzjQcVfZicMw@mail.gmail.com>
	<CAP7QzkNGKhPmW80OBRMMJDbguhL7aNT0bkHL93z3BPyoxFZUKg@mail.gmail.com>
	<CAP7QzkPHzLCqzHmUM61rJTJkC1eSEE0K2ZCFnfpw+uOdOJEoVg@mail.gmail.com>
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Yes it was!  Anyone know if Starman and the Tesla have a beacon?

Greg
N3MVF
On Feb 6, 2018, at 4:16 PM, jim at k6ccc.org wrote:


Beautiful to watch!


73
-----
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Sent: Tuesday, February 6, 2018 12:58
To: "amsat-bb" <amsat-bb at amsat.org>
Subject: Re: [amsat-bb] Falcon Heavy Launch Time



The launch was successful. Both side boosters landed at Cape
Canaveral, with the status of the main booster pending. The second
stage, including the Tesla, is now in LEO.

An excellent first launch for a new booster. Well done, SpaceX!

73s

Bernhard VA6BMJ @ DO33FL
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From wb5aaa at cox.net  Tue Feb  6 21:22:46 2018
From: wb5aaa at cox.net (James Barron)
Date: Tue, 6 Feb 2018 15:22:46 -0600
Subject: [amsat-bb] FW: kiron    satTrak IV
Message-ID: <01a701d39f90$a1d84a90$e588dfb0$@cox.net>

 

 

Subject: kiron satTrak IV

 

I have this  SATTRAK IV     

On the shelve  and just wanted to know  if it  is still useful ?

 

73 de jim  wb5aaa


From kb2mjeff at att.net  Tue Feb  6 21:48:52 2018
From: kb2mjeff at att.net (kb2mjeff at att.net)
Date: Tue, 6 Feb 2018 16:48:52 -0500
Subject: [amsat-bb] Falcon Heavy Launch Time
In-Reply-To: <B1880982-C378-42C7-A9F4-98F154A9B7F2@comcast.net>
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What a waste. reminds me of the old days when the military used to launch 
cement  test payloads...

73 Jeff kb2m

-----Original Message----- 
From: Greg
Sent: Tuesday, February 06, 2018 4:19 PM
To: jim at k6ccc.org
Cc: amsat-bb
Subject: Re: [amsat-bb] Falcon Heavy Launch Time

Yes it was!  Anyone know if Starman and the Tesla have a beacon?

Greg
N3MVF
On Feb 6, 2018, at 4:16 PM, jim at k6ccc.org wrote:


Beautiful to watch!


73
-----
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jim at k6ccc.org


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To: "amsat-bb" <amsat-bb at amsat.org>
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The launch was successful. Both side boosters landed at Cape
Canaveral, with the status of the main booster pending. The second
stage, including the Tesla, is now in LEO.

An excellent first launch for a new booster. Well done, SpaceX!

73s

Bernhard VA6BMJ @ DO33FL
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From ko6th.greg at gmail.com  Tue Feb  6 22:04:34 2018
From: ko6th.greg at gmail.com (Greg D)
Date: Tue, 06 Feb 2018 14:04:34 -0800
Subject: [amsat-bb] Falcon Heavy Launch Time
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Eh, I wouldn't go too hard on then. What happened (is happening) today was probably the least likely outcome. Quite an amazing accomplishment.

It would have been nice if the in-dash unit had been upgraded to a D710 for crossbanding.  I presume Sir Isaac is inside the suit (who else would be driving?).

Greg KO6TH


On February 6, 2018 1:48:52 PM PST, kb2mjeff at att.net wrote:
>What a waste. reminds me of the old days when the military used to
>launch 
>cement  test payloads...
>
>73 Jeff kb2m
>
>-----Original Message----- 
>From: Greg
>Sent: Tuesday, February 06, 2018 4:19 PM
>To: jim at k6ccc.org
>Cc: amsat-bb
>Subject: Re: [amsat-bb] Falcon Heavy Launch Time
>
>Yes it was!  Anyone know if Starman and the Tesla have a beacon?
>
>Greg
>N3MVF
>On Feb 6, 2018, at 4:16 PM, jim at k6ccc.org wrote:
>
>
>Beautiful to watch!
>
>
>73
>-----
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>jim at k6ccc.org
>
>
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>
>
>The launch was successful. Both side boosters landed at Cape
>Canaveral, with the status of the main booster pending. The second
>stage, including the Tesla, is now in LEO.
>
>An excellent first launch for a new booster. Well done, SpaceX!
>
>73s
>
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From ruthwillet at icloud.com  Tue Feb  6 21:18:45 2018
From: ruthwillet at icloud.com (Ruth Willet)
Date: Tue, 06 Feb 2018 16:18:45 -0500
Subject: [amsat-bb] Falcon Heavy Launch Time
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THAT WAS INCREDIBLE!!!! what an amazing job by SpaceX! 

> On Feb 6, 2018, at 4:16 PM, jim at k6ccc.org wrote:
> 
> 
> Beautiful to watch!
> 
> 
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> 
> The launch was successful. Both side boosters landed at Cape
> Canaveral, with the status of the main booster pending. The second
> stage, including the Tesla, is now in LEO.
> 
> An excellent first launch for a new booster. Well done, SpaceX!
> 
> 73s
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From hobergenix at gmail.com  Tue Feb  6 23:58:25 2018
From: hobergenix at gmail.com (Mike Hoblinski)
Date: Tue, 6 Feb 2018 15:58:25 -0800
Subject: [amsat-bb] Falcon 9 Computer
Message-ID: <CAMpzqDH8zbBxDN_067i8SmJxyRDDkMcByv+dnGbO8PPFEw7vYQ@mail.gmail.com>

As I watched the Falcon 9 Heavy launch today just before liftoff I heard
the usual
words...... And now the onboard computer has taken control of the rocket.
It got
me wondering about the type of computer being used. What type of bus, how
many
boards being used, all the connections for sensors, valves, monitoring.
What are
they using as a main processor. Did they design it from the ground up or
use a
model from earlier rocket launches and modify it.

Mike Hoblinski
N6IMF

From nss at mwt.net  Wed Feb  7 00:01:26 2018
From: nss at mwt.net (Joe)
Date: Tue, 6 Feb 2018 18:01:26 -0600
Subject: [amsat-bb] Falcon 9 Computer
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And did it start to do an Up-Date 2 minutes before launch!?

UG!

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On 2/6/2018 5:58 PM, Mike Hoblinski wrote:
> As I watched the Falcon 9 Heavy launch today just before liftoff I heard
> the usual
> words...... And now the onboard computer has taken control of the rocket.
> It got
> me wondering about the type of computer being used. What type of bus, how
> many
> boards being used, all the connections for sensors, valves, monitoring.
> What are
> they using as a main processor. Did they design it from the ground up or
> use a
> model from earlier rocket launches and modify it.
>
> Mike Hoblinski
> N6IMF
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From smkellat at icloud.com  Tue Feb  6 23:44:45 2018
From: smkellat at icloud.com (Stephen Michael Kellat)
Date: Tue, 06 Feb 2018 18:44:45 -0500
Subject: [amsat-bb] Falcon Heavy Launch Time
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Anybody know if the car computer is running its full Ubuntu-based OS?  In the Ubuntu circles I'm in nobody knows.  It would actually answer that Linux community's running gag about planning for running its OS on Mars.

Stephen Michael Kellat 
KC8BFI

Former documentation writer for the Xubuntu community edition and former Ubuntu community leader


On February 6, 2018 5:04:34 PM EST, Greg D <ko6th.greg at gmail.com> wrote:
>Eh, I wouldn't go too hard on then. What happened (is happening) today
>was probably the least likely outcome. Quite an amazing accomplishment.
>
>It would have been nice if the in-dash unit had been upgraded to a D710
>for crossbanding.  I presume Sir Isaac is inside the suit (who else
>would be driving?).
>
>Greg KO6TH
>
>
>On February 6, 2018 1:48:52 PM PST, kb2mjeff at att.net wrote:
>>What a waste. reminds me of the old days when the military used to
>>launch 
>>cement  test payloads...
>>
>>73 Jeff kb2m
>>
>>-----Original Message----- 
>>From: Greg
>>Sent: Tuesday, February 06, 2018 4:19 PM
>>To: jim at k6ccc.org
>>Cc: amsat-bb
>>Subject: Re: [amsat-bb] Falcon Heavy Launch Time
>>
>>Yes it was!  Anyone know if Starman and the Tesla have a beacon?
>>
>>Greg
>>N3MVF
>>On Feb 6, 2018, at 4:16 PM, jim at k6ccc.org wrote:
>>
>>
>>Beautiful to watch!
>>
>>
>>73
>>-----
>>Jim Walls - K6CCC
>>jim at k6ccc.org
>>
>>
>>-----Original Message-----
>>From: "B J" <va6bmj at gmail.com>
>>Sent: Tuesday, February 6, 2018 12:58
>>To: "amsat-bb" <amsat-bb at amsat.org>
>>Subject: Re: [amsat-bb] Falcon Heavy Launch Time
>>
>>
>>
>>The launch was successful. Both side boosters landed at Cape
>>Canaveral, with the status of the main booster pending. The second
>>stage, including the Tesla, is now in LEO.
>>
>>An excellent first launch for a new booster. Well done, SpaceX!
>>
>>73s
>>
>>Bernhard VA6BMJ @ DO33FL
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From Mvivona at yahoo.com  Wed Feb  7 01:58:53 2018
From: Mvivona at yahoo.com (Mvivona)
Date: Tue, 6 Feb 2018 20:58:53 -0500
Subject: [amsat-bb] Falcon Heavy Launch Time
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 I am hearing that the core booster did not make the barge landing and hit the water at 300mph and was destroyed. 
I hope that is not the case as it would be remarkable to have all 3 back safe and sound. 

Michael Vivona
Sent from my iPad

On Feb 6, 2018, at 6:44 PM, Stephen Michael Kellat <smkellat at icloud.com> wrote:

Anybody know if the car computer is running its full Ubuntu-based OS?  In the Ubuntu circles I'm in nobody knows.  It would actually answer that Linux community's running gag about planning for running its OS on Mars.

Stephen Michael Kellat 
KC8BFI

Former documentation writer for the Xubuntu community edition and former Ubuntu community leader


> On February 6, 2018 5:04:34 PM EST, Greg D <ko6th.greg at gmail.com> wrote:
> Eh, I wouldn't go too hard on then. What happened (is happening) today
> was probably the least likely outcome. Quite an amazing accomplishment.
> 
> It would have been nice if the in-dash unit had been upgraded to a D710
> for crossbanding.  I presume Sir Isaac is inside the suit (who else
> would be driving?).
> 
> Greg KO6TH
> 
> 
>> On February 6, 2018 1:48:52 PM PST, kb2mjeff at att.net wrote:
>> What a waste. reminds me of the old days when the military used to
>> launch 
>> cement  test payloads...
>> 
>> 73 Jeff kb2m
>> 
>> -----Original Message----- 
>> From: Greg
>> Sent: Tuesday, February 06, 2018 4:19 PM
>> To: jim at k6ccc.org
>> Cc: amsat-bb
>> Subject: Re: [amsat-bb] Falcon Heavy Launch Time
>> 
>> Yes it was!  Anyone know if Starman and the Tesla have a beacon?
>> 
>> Greg
>> N3MVF
>> On Feb 6, 2018, at 4:16 PM, jim at k6ccc.org wrote:
>> 
>> 
>> Beautiful to watch!
>> 
>> 
>> 73
>> -----
>> Jim Walls - K6CCC
>> jim at k6ccc.org
>> 
>> 
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: "B J" <va6bmj at gmail.com>
>> Sent: Tuesday, February 6, 2018 12:58
>> To: "amsat-bb" <amsat-bb at amsat.org>
>> Subject: Re: [amsat-bb] Falcon Heavy Launch Time
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> The launch was successful. Both side boosters landed at Cape
>> Canaveral, with the status of the main booster pending. The second
>> stage, including the Tesla, is now in LEO.
>> 
>> An excellent first launch for a new booster. Well done, SpaceX!
>> 
>> 73s
>> 
>> Bernhard VA6BMJ @ DO33FL
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From radiomb at bellsouth.net  Wed Feb  7 02:04:59 2018
From: radiomb at bellsouth.net (radiomb)
Date: Wed, 7 Feb 2018 02:04:59 +0000 (UTC)
Subject: [amsat-bb] SatPC32 up and running
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 ?? Thanks again everyone. Eric your simple instructions worked fine. And now I ?have an automated antenna system.?I understand your program is used by serious satellite users and look forward to using it.73 Mike? K4MIA

From kb2ysi at gmail.com  Wed Feb  7 02:08:02 2018
From: kb2ysi at gmail.com (Don KB2YSI)
Date: Tue, 6 Feb 2018 21:08:02 -0500
Subject: [amsat-bb] Falcon Heavy Launch Time
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Two of the three engines on the core booster did not relight:

https://www.theverge.com/2018/2/6/16980954/spacex-falcon-heavy-rocket-middle-core-failed-landing


On Tue, Feb 6, 2018 at 8:58 PM, Mvivona via AMSAT-BB <amsat-bb at amsat.org>
wrote:

>  I am hearing that the core booster did not make the barge landing and hit
> the water at 300mph and was destroyed.
> I hope that is not the case as it would be remarkable to have all 3 back
> safe and sound.
>
> Michael Vivona
> Sent from my iPad
>
> On Feb 6, 2018, at 6:44 PM, Stephen Michael Kellat <smkellat at icloud.com>
> wrote:
>
> Anybody know if the car computer is running its full Ubuntu-based OS?  In
> the Ubuntu circles I'm in nobody knows.  It would actually answer that
> Linux community's running gag about planning for running its OS on Mars.
>
> Stephen Michael Kellat
> KC8BFI
>
> Former documentation writer for the Xubuntu community edition and former
> Ubuntu community leader
>
>
> > On February 6, 2018 5:04:34 PM EST, Greg D <ko6th.greg at gmail.com> wrote:
> > Eh, I wouldn't go too hard on then. What happened (is happening) today
> > was probably the least likely outcome. Quite an amazing accomplishment.
> >
> > It would have been nice if the in-dash unit had been upgraded to a D710
> > for crossbanding.  I presume Sir Isaac is inside the suit (who else
> > would be driving?).
> >
> > Greg KO6TH
> >
> >
> >> On February 6, 2018 1:48:52 PM PST, kb2mjeff at att.net wrote:
> >> What a waste. reminds me of the old days when the military used to
> >> launch
> >> cement  test payloads...
> >>
> >> 73 Jeff kb2m
> >>
> >> -----Original Message-----
> >> From: Greg
> >> Sent: Tuesday, February 06, 2018 4:19 PM
> >> To: jim at k6ccc.org
> >> Cc: amsat-bb
> >> Subject: Re: [amsat-bb] Falcon Heavy Launch Time
> >>
> >> Yes it was!  Anyone know if Starman and the Tesla have a beacon?
> >>
> >> Greg
> >> N3MVF
> >> On Feb 6, 2018, at 4:16 PM, jim at k6ccc.org wrote:
> >>
> >>
> >> Beautiful to watch!
> >>
> >>
> >> 73
> >> -----
> >> Jim Walls - K6CCC
> >> jim at k6ccc.org
> >>
> >>
> >> -----Original Message-----
> >> From: "B J" <va6bmj at gmail.com>
> >> Sent: Tuesday, February 6, 2018 12:58
> >> To: "amsat-bb" <amsat-bb at amsat.org>
> >> Subject: Re: [amsat-bb] Falcon Heavy Launch Time
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >> The launch was successful. Both side boosters landed at Cape
> >> Canaveral, with the status of the main booster pending. The second
> >> stage, including the Tesla, is now in LEO.
> >>
> >> An excellent first launch for a new booster. Well done, SpaceX!
> >>
> >> 73s
> >>
> >> Bernhard VA6BMJ @ DO33FL
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From kb2ysi at gmail.com  Wed Feb  7 02:13:29 2018
From: kb2ysi at gmail.com (Don KB2YSI)
Date: Tue, 6 Feb 2018 21:13:29 -0500
Subject: [amsat-bb] Falcon 9 Computer
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According to the user manual (
http://www.spacex.com/sites/spacex/files/falcon_9_users_guide_rev_2.0.pdf):
- Avionics
Falcon launch vehicle avionics, and guidance, navigation and control
systems use a fault-tolerant
architecture that provides full vehicle single-fault tolerance and uses
modern computing and
networking technology to improve performance and reliability. The fault
tolerance is achieved
either by isolating compartments within avionics boxes or by using
triplicated units of specific
components. Both the first and second stages host their own multiple
redundant lithium-ion
batteries to minimize the complexity of the electrical interface.

So whatever they are using they have 3 of them on board.


On Tue, Feb 6, 2018 at 7:01 PM, Joe <nss at mwt.net> wrote:

> And did it start to do an Up-Date 2 minutes before launch!?
>
> UG!
>
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> On 2/6/2018 5:58 PM, Mike Hoblinski wrote:
>
>> As I watched the Falcon 9 Heavy launch today just before liftoff I heard
>> the usual
>> words...... And now the onboard computer has taken control of the rocket.
>> It got
>> me wondering about the type of computer being used. What type of bus, how
>> many
>> boards being used, all the connections for sensors, valves, monitoring.
>> What are
>> they using as a main processor. Did they design it from the ground up or
>> use a
>> model from earlier rocket launches and modify it.
>>
>> Mike Hoblinski
>> N6IMF
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From Mvivona at yahoo.com  Wed Feb  7 02:23:51 2018
From: Mvivona at yahoo.com (Mvivona)
Date: Tue, 6 Feb 2018 21:23:51 -0500
Subject: [amsat-bb] Tracking errors with HRD Sat tracking
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Peter,
I have been told the same thing about HRD, however nobody has ever given me precise explanations on what the 'odd quirks' are. 
I have used It for controlling my radios Doppler correction in the past and it's rock solid. It's just a predefined formula that runs. The same formula that is used by all Doppler tracking programs. 
The only drawback that I ran into was having no real way to adjust the Doppler tuning on the fly like you can with SatPC32. It has a tic-box to enable manual tuning during Doppler correction but it doesn't work. Without this feature it is literally impossible to use on the linear birds. Getting this fixed would be a giant leap forward in making it a viable satellite application. 

Michael KC4ZVA
Sent from my iPad

On Feb 6, 2018, at 2:46 PM, Peter Goodhall <peter at m3php.com> wrote:

The issue isn't AOS times matching its todo with doppler correction.

Previously (Not aware it's been fixed) it doesn't allow for proper
calibration between radio and the software so doppler is never correct
so you drift in an odd way.

HRD has always tracked a satellite in the sense of rotator pointing
beyond that, however, it's got/had some really odd quirks.

Before I gave up I used it on FM satellites but for automated control
when using linear it was just unusable.

If there's been some sudden correction recently Mike then do let us know.

(Sorry can't help offer experience to dev, C++,MFC isn't my strong
point more a slap together simple C# apps to interact with apps todo
what I want)

Peter, 2M0SQL

On 6 February 2018 at 02:11, Michael Carper, Ph.D. via AMSAT-BB
<amsat-bb at amsat.org> wrote:
> Hmmm... is everyone else just on an old version or something?
> 
> Mike, WA9PIE
> 
>> On Mon, Feb 5, 2018 at 4:34 PM, Frank <k6fw1 at verizon.net> wrote:
>> 
>> That is correct.
>> 
>> Frank, K6FW
>> 
>> 
>> On 2/5/18 12:34 PM, Michael Carper, Ph.D. wrote:
>> 
>> You're on the 787 release then?
>> 
>> Mike, WA9PIE
>> 
>>> On Mon, Feb 5, 2018 at 12:56 PM, Frank <k6fw1 at verizon.net> wrote:
>>> 
>>> I run HRD Sat, SatPC32 and MacDoppler on my computer and all the AOS
>>> times match.  I am running the latest release from September 2017 of HRD
>>> Sat.
>>> 
>>> Frank
>>> K6FW
>>> 
>>> 
>>>> On 2/5/18 9:16 AM, Michael Carper, Ph.D. via AMSAT-BB wrote:
>>>> 
>>>> As someone said previously, it's probably a math problem that got
>>>> buggered
>>>> up somewhere along the way.
>>>> 
>>>> We will get this fixed.
>>>> 
>>>> Mike, WA9PIE
>>>> 
>>>> On Mon, Feb 5, 2018 at 11:05 AM, Francis Geraci <fgeraci14 at gmail.com>
>>>> wrote:
>>>> 
>>>> I have noticed mention about issues with HRD Sat tracking. No "specific"
>>>>> problems were mentioned  I have used HRD for may years, and know it
>>>>> pretty
>>>>> well.
>>>>> After the last few "updates", an upcoming sat pass in HRD, the pass
>>>>> over my
>>>>> QTH, is about 5 - 10 minutes later.
>>>>> I, also run SatPC32 at the same time, along with pass predictions from
>>>>> other Web sites. All of the predictions agree, except for HRD, reporting
>>>>> the pass later. I have missed many passes using HRD.
>>>>> When I switched to SatPC32, I started hearing passes.
>>>>> My "keps" are current, QTH is correct, time is correct, and all the
>>>>> "personal" information is correct in the HRD Logbook. I am "totally"
>>>>> stumped.
>>>>> Best toAll
>>>>> WB1FXX
>>>>> _______________________________________________
>>>>> 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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>>>>> expressed
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From k7trkradio at charter.net  Wed Feb  7 04:04:08 2018
From: k7trkradio at charter.net (Ted Krempa)
Date: Tue, 6 Feb 2018 20:04:08 -0800
Subject: [amsat-bb] HRD Sat portion of HRD program
Message-ID: <006601d39fc8$b4870720$1d951560$@charter.net>

Hi Mike, since I literally dragged you to this board, there are some things
you will learn about this group. First, there is a lot of embedded (and
IMHO, irrational) bias about the HRD Sat program that, as happens in human
nature, just goes back to the urban legend status. Some folks are entrenched
and there is no hope of changing that bias. There are new users that will
take you at your word that you are working on the program and will be
patient. Another category are folks that tried the program 6-7 years ago and
have made the call that 'it just does not 'work'"...they can't tell you why
or provide much useful input, "it just don't work because someone told me
that 3 years ago". Another related category are the folks Rick pissed off.
(enough said about the departed)

So you challenge will be to find that new developer and as far as this
resource, elicit some useful input from folks that are willing to use the
program and provide some objective information to correct the issues.

With that said, my view is that the issue primarily applies to the use of
linear sats. I believe the program tracks the LEOS and the doppler
correction makes the program useful. Whether or not it is spot on, is over
my paygrade. I just know that I got my VUCC using HRD about 95% of the time
and on LEO sats. As I have said before, run the HRD sat program side by
side. The glaring diff I have seen is in altitude, not el or az. But, again
above my no-code paygrade.

So, bottom line with this Group...be patient. Most of them have forgotten
your post of a couple of days ago outlining your commitment to resolve the
software issues. I believe in your commitment. Some will complain if they
were hung with a new rope...

So, hang in there and keep asking specifics from the Group. I'm confident
you can get it handled.

73, Ted
K7TRK

-----Original Message-----
From: AMSAT-BB [mailto:amsat-bb-bounces at amsat.org] On Behalf Of Michael
Carper, Ph.D. via AMSAT-BB
Sent: Monday, February 5, 2018 6:12 PM
To: Frank
Cc: Suryono Adisoemarta via AMSAT-BB
Subject: Re: [amsat-bb] Tracking errors with HRD Sat tracking

Hmmm... is everyone else just on an old version or something?

Mike, WA9PIE

On Mon, Feb 5, 2018 at 4:34 PM, Frank <k6fw1 at verizon.net> wrote:

> That is correct.
>
> Frank, K6FW
>
>
> On 2/5/18 12:34 PM, Michael Carper, Ph.D. wrote:
>
> You're on the 787 release then?
>
> Mike, WA9PIE
>
> On Mon, Feb 5, 2018 at 12:56 PM, Frank <k6fw1 at verizon.net> wrote:
>
>> I run HRD Sat, SatPC32 and MacDoppler on my computer and all the AOS 
>> times match.  I am running the latest release from September 2017 of 
>> HRD Sat.
>>
>> Frank
>> K6FW
>>
>>
>> On 2/5/18 9:16 AM, Michael Carper, Ph.D. via AMSAT-BB wrote:
>>
>>> As someone said previously, it's probably a math problem that got 
>>> buggered up somewhere along the way.
>>>
>>> We will get this fixed.
>>>
>>> Mike, WA9PIE
>>>
>>> On Mon, Feb 5, 2018 at 11:05 AM, Francis Geraci 
>>> <fgeraci14 at gmail.com>
>>> wrote:
>>>
>>> I have noticed mention about issues with HRD Sat tracking. No "specific"
>>>> problems were mentioned  I have used HRD for may years, and know it 
>>>> pretty well.
>>>> After the last few "updates", an upcoming sat pass in HRD, the pass 
>>>> over my QTH, is about 5 - 10 minutes later.
>>>> I, also run SatPC32 at the same time, along with pass predictions 
>>>> from other Web sites. All of the predictions agree, except for HRD, 
>>>> reporting the pass later. I have missed many passes using HRD.
>>>> When I switched to SatPC32, I started hearing passes.
>>>> My "keps" are current, QTH is correct, time is correct, and all the 
>>>> "personal" information is correct in the HRD Logbook. I am "totally"
>>>> stumped.
>>>> Best toAll
>>>> WB1FXX
>>>> _______________________________________________
>>>> 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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>>>> expressed
>>>> are solely those of the author, and do not reflect the official 
>>>> views of AMSAT-NA.
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>>>> program!
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From k7trkradio at charter.net  Wed Feb  7 04:15:54 2018
From: k7trkradio at charter.net (Ted Krempa)
Date: Tue, 6 Feb 2018 20:15:54 -0800
Subject: [amsat-bb] Tracking errors with HRD Sat tracking
In-Reply-To: <EB2303BB-1F72-42F3-9C0E-12B59E465AC0@yahoo.com>
References: <CA+QL-dDb6TMaJFThvwEYrp2ge4oEb82+Kad-dDCYuMCiZ1tntQ@mail.gmail.com>	<CAKJep-BUynTbLdFO=xdj+Ch-eOPHBu459=shP1_89gAg-yxiwg@mail.gmail.com>	<aa65f486-f626-86ae-3c2e-92d9f7551c55@verizon.net>	<CAKJep-C+8tHJ7myJTxBv6ZUx3Q253HykRJ8Cpggg2TqdDb-TNw@mail.gmail.com>	<c49fd774-5b02-f486-a8f9-fc2495dc2699@verizon.net>	<CAKJep-DmJxQ3sym1fmrZnqQ7CE_hWzBT3AHtdwedA6PjEDWanA@mail.gmail.com>	<CAFvUaiqX+5U3grKWShP5Pp_T9ifym6cWTZCmQ+M8wmqOYX8=3A@mail.gmail.com>
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Mike, open the 'tuning dial' and you can use the sliders on the right

73, Ted
K7TRK

-----Original Message-----
From: AMSAT-BB [mailto:amsat-bb-bounces at amsat.org] On Behalf Of Mvivona via
AMSAT-BB
Sent: Tuesday, February 6, 2018 6:24 PM
To: peter at m3php.com
Cc: Suryono Adisoemarta via AMSAT-BB
Subject: Re: [amsat-bb] Tracking errors with HRD Sat tracking

Peter,
I have been told the same thing about HRD, however nobody has ever given me
precise explanations on what the 'odd quirks' are. 
I have used It for controlling my radios Doppler correction in the past and
it's rock solid. It's just a predefined formula that runs. The same formula
that is used by all Doppler tracking programs. 
The only drawback that I ran into was having no real way to adjust the
Doppler tuning on the fly like you can with SatPC32. It has a tic-box to
enable manual tuning during Doppler correction but it doesn't work. Without
this feature it is literally impossible to use on the linear birds. Getting
this fixed would be a giant leap forward in making it a viable satellite
application. 

Michael KC4ZVA
Sent from my iPad

On Feb 6, 2018, at 2:46 PM, Peter Goodhall <peter at m3php.com> wrote:

The issue isn't AOS times matching its todo with doppler correction.

Previously (Not aware it's been fixed) it doesn't allow for proper
calibration between radio and the software so doppler is never correct so
you drift in an odd way.

HRD has always tracked a satellite in the sense of rotator pointing beyond
that, however, it's got/had some really odd quirks.

Before I gave up I used it on FM satellites but for automated control when
using linear it was just unusable.

If there's been some sudden correction recently Mike then do let us know.

(Sorry can't help offer experience to dev, C++,MFC isn't my strong point
more a slap together simple C# apps to interact with apps todo what I want)

Peter, 2M0SQL

On 6 February 2018 at 02:11, Michael Carper, Ph.D. via AMSAT-BB
<amsat-bb at amsat.org> wrote:
> Hmmm... is everyone else just on an old version or something?
> 
> Mike, WA9PIE
> 
>> On Mon, Feb 5, 2018 at 4:34 PM, Frank <k6fw1 at verizon.net> wrote:
>> 
>> That is correct.
>> 
>> Frank, K6FW
>> 
>> 
>> On 2/5/18 12:34 PM, Michael Carper, Ph.D. wrote:
>> 
>> You're on the 787 release then?
>> 
>> Mike, WA9PIE
>> 
>>> On Mon, Feb 5, 2018 at 12:56 PM, Frank <k6fw1 at verizon.net> wrote:
>>> 
>>> I run HRD Sat, SatPC32 and MacDoppler on my computer and all the AOS 
>>> times match.  I am running the latest release from September 2017 of 
>>> HRD Sat.
>>> 
>>> Frank
>>> K6FW
>>> 
>>> 
>>>> On 2/5/18 9:16 AM, Michael Carper, Ph.D. via AMSAT-BB wrote:
>>>> 
>>>> As someone said previously, it's probably a math problem that got 
>>>> buggered up somewhere along the way.
>>>> 
>>>> We will get this fixed.
>>>> 
>>>> Mike, WA9PIE
>>>> 
>>>> On Mon, Feb 5, 2018 at 11:05 AM, Francis Geraci 
>>>> <fgeraci14 at gmail.com>
>>>> wrote:
>>>> 
>>>> I have noticed mention about issues with HRD Sat tracking. No
"specific"
>>>>> problems were mentioned  I have used HRD for may years, and know 
>>>>> it pretty well.
>>>>> After the last few "updates", an upcoming sat pass in HRD, the 
>>>>> pass over my QTH, is about 5 - 10 minutes later.
>>>>> I, also run SatPC32 at the same time, along with pass predictions 
>>>>> from other Web sites. All of the predictions agree, except for 
>>>>> HRD, reporting the pass later. I have missed many passes using HRD.
>>>>> When I switched to SatPC32, I started hearing passes.
>>>>> My "keps" are current, QTH is correct, time is correct, and all 
>>>>> the "personal" information is correct in the HRD Logbook. I am
"totally"
>>>>> stumped.
>>>>> Best toAll
>>>>> WB1FXX
>>>>> _______________________________________________
>>>>> Sent via AMSAT-BB at amsat.org. AMSAT-NA makes this open forum 
>>>>> available to all interested persons worldwide without requiring
membership.
>>>>> Opinions
>>>>> expressed
>>>>> are solely those of the author, and do not reflect the official 
>>>>> views of AMSAT-NA.
>>>>> Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite 
>>>>> program!
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>>>>> 
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From ko6th.greg at gmail.com  Wed Feb  7 04:27:40 2018
From: ko6th.greg at gmail.com (Greg D)
Date: Tue, 6 Feb 2018 20:27:40 -0800
Subject: [amsat-bb] Where is my Roadster?
Message-ID: <17e15fb8-6a83-71f8-ea9d-65818f056b32@gmail.com>

Hi folks,

I understand one can't use traditional "Keps" for objects in a Solar
orbit.  How does one track the trans-asteroid belt Tesla Roadster, just
launched by SpaceX?  Anybody know what they are using for a downlink?

Thanks,

Greg  KO6TH


From ko6th.greg at gmail.com  Wed Feb  7 04:55:03 2018
From: ko6th.greg at gmail.com (Greg D)
Date: Tue, 6 Feb 2018 20:55:03 -0800
Subject: [amsat-bb] Where is my Roadster?
In-Reply-To: <007701d39fcd$b79bf600$26d3e200$@charter.net>
References: <17e15fb8-6a83-71f8-ea9d-65818f056b32@gmail.com>
	<007701d39fcd$b79bf600$26d3e200$@charter.net>
Message-ID: <88d24752-3c3b-a259-8a5a-e7216021690a@gmail.com>

Have all, except the income.  My Roadster is safely in the garage, but
it's looking longingly skyward toward its cousin.  Just wondering where
to point.

Greg  KO6TH

p.s. (OT)  It's FAR less expensive to own an EV these days, and oil
companies continue to get tax breaks that we all pay for, both from our
wallets and with our health...


Ted Krempa wrote:
> Greg, you need a $2k charging station in your garage, a tax credit (ie, the
> rest of us pay for your car) and a 6 figure income to track AOTesla...
>
> 73, Ted
> K7TRK
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: AMSAT-BB [mailto:amsat-bb-bounces at amsat.org] On Behalf Of Greg D
> Sent: Tuesday, February 6, 2018 8:28 PM
> To: Amsat BB
> Subject: [amsat-bb] Where is my Roadster?
>
> Hi folks,
>
> I understand one can't use traditional "Keps" for objects in a Solar orbit.
> How does one track the trans-asteroid belt Tesla Roadster, just launched by
> SpaceX?  Anybody know what they are using for a downlink?
>
> Thanks,
>
> Greg  KO6TH
>
> _______________________________________________
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From k7trkradio at charter.net  Wed Feb  7 04:40:01 2018
From: k7trkradio at charter.net (Ted Krempa)
Date: Tue, 6 Feb 2018 20:40:01 -0800
Subject: [amsat-bb] Where is my Roadster?
In-Reply-To: <17e15fb8-6a83-71f8-ea9d-65818f056b32@gmail.com>
References: <17e15fb8-6a83-71f8-ea9d-65818f056b32@gmail.com>
Message-ID: <007701d39fcd$b79bf600$26d3e200$@charter.net>

Greg, you need a $2k charging station in your garage, a tax credit (ie, the
rest of us pay for your car) and a 6 figure income to track AOTesla...

73, Ted
K7TRK

-----Original Message-----
From: AMSAT-BB [mailto:amsat-bb-bounces at amsat.org] On Behalf Of Greg D
Sent: Tuesday, February 6, 2018 8:28 PM
To: Amsat BB
Subject: [amsat-bb] Where is my Roadster?

Hi folks,

I understand one can't use traditional "Keps" for objects in a Solar orbit.
How does one track the trans-asteroid belt Tesla Roadster, just launched by
SpaceX?  Anybody know what they are using for a downlink?

Thanks,

Greg  KO6TH

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From wa4sca at gmail.com  Wed Feb  7 12:21:07 2018
From: wa4sca at gmail.com (Alan)
Date: Wed, 7 Feb 2018 06:21:07 -0600
Subject: [amsat-bb] Falcon Heavy Launch Time
In-Reply-To: <CAAJiE8P+RLbYL+LF4esXUqBkkOgEt-e3Qg=X=qvGfBnpGOLxqA@mail.gmail.com>
References: <CAP7QzkO3qs_twCCNS9WwT=4gvX_ggghy--msK2vOQ6bg-koS4Q@mail.gmail.com>	<CAP7QzkNZTC-Br5Y+cOGCgk=wtZWkVg8cffR+beVzjQcVfZicMw@mail.gmail.com>	<CAP7QzkNGKhPmW80OBRMMJDbguhL7aNT0bkHL93z3BPyoxFZUKg@mail.gmail.com>	<CAP7QzkPHzLCqzHmUM61rJTJkC1eSEE0K2ZCFnfpw+uOdOJEoVg@mail.gmail.com>	<1517951800.2489494@apps.rackspace.com>	<B1880982-C378-42C7-A9F4-98F154A9B7F2@comcast.net>	<8F2828EB1B6D432BA039B9E678347352@kb2m4PC>	<317D1615-C8DF-4E0D-A344-6A94446D4FC5@gmail.com>	<F176BA02-8830-4C01-BF9D-DE9D7098902D@icloud.com>	<B5558C24-E63C-4160-B076-447767C6A370@yahoo.com>
	<CAAJiE8P+RLbYL+LF4esXUqBkkOgEt-e3Qg=X=qvGfBnpGOLxqA@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <000201d3a00e$21f55970$65e00c50$@gmail.com>

Great quote from Musk:

"I had this image of a giant explosion on the pad with a wheel bouncing down
the road with the Tesla logo landing somewhere," he said. "Fortunately that
is not what happened."

Perhaps not the most important event, but watching two rockets LAND in
formation like something out of a 1950s B movie was something I never
expected to see!

73,

Alan
WA4SCA




From hamsat at xs4all.nl  Wed Feb  7 12:56:11 2018
From: hamsat at xs4all.nl (Nico Janssen)
Date: Wed, 7 Feb 2018 13:56:11 +0100
Subject: [amsat-bb] Unknown new satellite MXSAT
In-Reply-To: <a4bd77ce-b657-8212-941a-af3c8f664b1f@xs4all.nl>
References: <a4bd77ce-b657-8212-941a-af3c8f664b1f@xs4all.nl>
Message-ID: <01283293-83fc-613e-f608-c9924d0fbd9a@xs4all.nl>

All,

Object 43199 has apparently been identified as Shaonian Xing (Youth Sat).
So the unknown satellite that identifies itself as MXSAT-1 is actually the
student satellite Shaonian Xing. It also means this satellite does not 
transmit
on its coordinated frequencies. Let's wait and see if its FM repeater 
will be
activated and on which frequencies it will operate.
http://www.amsatuk.me.uk/iaru/finished_detail.php?serialnum=547

73,
Nico PA0DLO


On 03-02-18 16:48, Nico Janssen wrote:
> All,
>
> A new unknown satellite has appeared which has a downlink near
> 436.370 MHz with 9600 bps telemetry. In its telemetry transmissions
> it identifies itself as MXSAT. Doppler measurements show that this
> MXSAT is object 43199, 2018-015H.
>
> 73,
> Nico PA0DLO
>
>


From va6bmj at gmail.com  Wed Feb  7 13:20:29 2018
From: va6bmj at gmail.com (B J)
Date: Wed, 7 Feb 2018 13:20:29 +0000
Subject: [amsat-bb] Falcon Heavy Launch Time
In-Reply-To: <000201d3a00e$21f55970$65e00c50$@gmail.com>
References: <CAP7QzkO3qs_twCCNS9WwT=4gvX_ggghy--msK2vOQ6bg-koS4Q@mail.gmail.com>
	<CAP7QzkNZTC-Br5Y+cOGCgk=wtZWkVg8cffR+beVzjQcVfZicMw@mail.gmail.com>
	<CAP7QzkNGKhPmW80OBRMMJDbguhL7aNT0bkHL93z3BPyoxFZUKg@mail.gmail.com>
	<CAP7QzkPHzLCqzHmUM61rJTJkC1eSEE0K2ZCFnfpw+uOdOJEoVg@mail.gmail.com>
	<1517951800.2489494@apps.rackspace.com>
	<B1880982-C378-42C7-A9F4-98F154A9B7F2@comcast.net>
	<8F2828EB1B6D432BA039B9E678347352@kb2m4PC>
	<317D1615-C8DF-4E0D-A344-6A94446D4FC5@gmail.com>
	<F176BA02-8830-4C01-BF9D-DE9D7098902D@icloud.com>
	<B5558C24-E63C-4160-B076-447767C6A370@yahoo.com>
	<CAAJiE8P+RLbYL+LF4esXUqBkkOgEt-e3Qg=X=qvGfBnpGOLxqA@mail.gmail.com>
	<000201d3a00e$21f55970$65e00c50$@gmail.com>
Message-ID: <CAP7QzkPwNweKoa7TLYv6SisJmy-gbB1Zhy7N75Q6dgPFvbU0AA@mail.gmail.com>

On 2/7/18, Alan <wa4sca at gmail.com> wrote:
> Great quote from Musk:
>
> "I had this image of a giant explosion on the pad with a wheel bouncing
> down
> the road with the Tesla logo landing somewhere," he said. "Fortunately that
> is not what happened."
>
> Perhaps not the most important event, but watching two rockets LAND in
> formation like something out of a 1950s B movie was something I never
> expected to see!

<snip.

I agree.  That was an impressive sight, particularly since it appeared
that they both touched down at the same time.

73s

Bernhard VA6BMJ @ DO33FL

From n8hm at arrl.net  Wed Feb  7 13:29:09 2018
From: n8hm at arrl.net (Paul Stoetzer)
Date: Wed, 7 Feb 2018 08:29:09 -0500
Subject: [amsat-bb] Unknown new satellite MXSAT
In-Reply-To: <01283293-83fc-613e-f608-c9924d0fbd9a@xs4all.nl>
References: <a4bd77ce-b657-8212-941a-af3c8f664b1f@xs4all.nl>
	<01283293-83fc-613e-f608-c9924d0fbd9a@xs4all.nl>
Message-ID: <CABzOSOqAM05LQq_REnTCs2gJU0ewLgGsj8VOg0VdfD_sXVMNbQ@mail.gmail.com>

As far as I know, there has been no actual confirmation from anyone
that "Shaonian Xing" is one of the 7 coordinated Juvenile series
satellites. It's all been supposition based on the name.

73,

Paul, N8HM

On Wed, Feb 7, 2018 at 7:56 AM, Nico Janssen <hamsat at xs4all.nl> wrote:
> All,
>
> Object 43199 has apparently been identified as Shaonian Xing (Youth Sat).
> So the unknown satellite that identifies itself as MXSAT-1 is actually the
> student satellite Shaonian Xing. It also means this satellite does not
> transmit
> on its coordinated frequencies. Let's wait and see if its FM repeater will
> be
> activated and on which frequencies it will operate.
> http://www.amsatuk.me.uk/iaru/finished_detail.php?serialnum=547
>
> 73,
> Nico PA0DLO
>
>
>
> On 03-02-18 16:48, Nico Janssen wrote:
>>
>> All,
>>
>> A new unknown satellite has appeared which has a downlink near
>> 436.370 MHz with 9600 bps telemetry. In its telemetry transmissions
>> it identifies itself as MXSAT. Doppler measurements show that this
>> MXSAT is object 43199, 2018-015H.
>>
>> 73,
>> Nico PA0DLO
>>
>>
>
> _______________________________________________
> Sent via AMSAT-BB at amsat.org. AMSAT-NA makes this open forum available
> to all interested persons worldwide without requiring membership. Opinions
> expressed
> are solely those of the author, and do not reflect the official views of
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From hamsat at xs4all.nl  Wed Feb  7 14:08:23 2018
From: hamsat at xs4all.nl (Nico Janssen)
Date: Wed, 7 Feb 2018 15:08:23 +0100
Subject: [amsat-bb] Unknown new satellite MXSAT
In-Reply-To: <CABzOSOqAM05LQq_REnTCs2gJU0ewLgGsj8VOg0VdfD_sXVMNbQ@mail.gmail.com>
References: <a4bd77ce-b657-8212-941a-af3c8f664b1f@xs4all.nl>
	<01283293-83fc-613e-f608-c9924d0fbd9a@xs4all.nl>
	<CABzOSOqAM05LQq_REnTCs2gJU0ewLgGsj8VOg0VdfD_sXVMNbQ@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <f4953e98-567c-daaf-d314-7eb86034bb68@xs4all.nl>

True, it could be another satellite. It's not easy to interpret the
limited information that has been published on this satellite,
like on this page:
https://gbtimes.com/china-launches-seismo-electromagnetic-probe-along-with-esa-danish-and-commercial-cubesats

Unfortunately the Chinese supply only very limited information
on their satellites.

73,
Nico PA0DLO

On 07-02-18 14:29, Paul Stoetzer wrote:
> As far as I know, there has been no actual confirmation from anyone
> that "Shaonian Xing" is one of the 7 coordinated Juvenile series
> satellites. It's all been supposition based on the name.
>
> 73,
>
> Paul, N8HM
>
> On Wed, Feb 7, 2018 at 7:56 AM, Nico Janssen <hamsat at xs4all.nl> wrote:
>> All,
>>
>> Object 43199 has apparently been identified as Shaonian Xing (Youth Sat).
>> So the unknown satellite that identifies itself as MXSAT-1 is actually the
>> student satellite Shaonian Xing. It also means this satellite does not
>> transmit
>> on its coordinated frequencies. Let's wait and see if its FM repeater will
>> be
>> activated and on which frequencies it will operate.
>> http://www.amsatuk.me.uk/iaru/finished_detail.php?serialnum=547
>>
>> 73,
>> Nico PA0DLO
>>
>>
>>
>> On 03-02-18 16:48, Nico Janssen wrote:
>>> All,
>>>
>>> A new unknown satellite has appeared which has a downlink near
>>> 436.370 MHz with 9600 bps telemetry. In its telemetry transmissions
>>> it identifies itself as MXSAT. Doppler measurements show that this
>>> MXSAT is object 43199, 2018-015H.
>>>
>>> 73,
>>> Nico PA0DLO
>>>
>>>
>> _______________________________________________
>> Sent via AMSAT-BB at amsat.org. AMSAT-NA makes this open forum available
>> to all interested persons worldwide without requiring membership. Opinions
>> expressed
>> are solely those of the author, and do not reflect the official views of
>> AMSAT-NA.
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From peter at m3php.com  Wed Feb  7 14:41:47 2018
From: peter at m3php.com (Peter Goodhall)
Date: Wed, 7 Feb 2018 14:41:47 +0000
Subject: [amsat-bb] HRD Sat portion of HRD program
In-Reply-To: <006601d39fc8$b4870720$1d951560$@charter.net>
References: <006601d39fc8$b4870720$1d951560$@charter.net>
Message-ID: <CAFvUaiq0V7KvYW1grDHWA0itiEbveMuQ=gCiPXOTfsFH+KNonQ@mail.gmail.com>

Hi Ted,

As you wanted to poke at the group, please don't be condescending,
none of us have forgotten anything just pointed out the issues we
experienced and many with paid copies still experience.

Its great that you have used HRD to gain VUCC, when I first got
started I used HRD with the FM satellites but found that when I
started using it with my full automated station there were problems
mostly related to doppler correction and being able to adjust the
offsets on the fly as previously stated.. These aren't urban legends.

In fact, I'm happy to grab the latest trial copy and try it with my
station and see if it's been fixed.

Yes the situation with Rick did annoy a lot, I voiced my concerns
publically with Mike via Twitter, while it will always linger in the
back of my mind after all it was a heck of a fiasco, I do hope HRD &
Team fix the issues surrounding

All software has issues SatPC32 isn't perfect, we'd all like things to
be spot on, but when the same issues pop up on newsgroups, facebook
groups and twitter there shows an underline problem.

Kind Regards,

Peter, 2M0SQL.

On 7 February 2018 at 04:04, Ted Krempa <k7trkradio at charter.net> wrote:
> Hi Mike, since I literally dragged you to this board, there are some things
> you will learn about this group. First, there is a lot of embedded (and
> IMHO, irrational) bias about the HRD Sat program that, as happens in human
> nature, just goes back to the urban legend status. Some folks are entrenched
> and there is no hope of changing that bias. There are new users that will
> take you at your word that you are working on the program and will be
> patient. Another category are folks that tried the program 6-7 years ago and
> have made the call that 'it just does not 'work'"...they can't tell you why
> or provide much useful input, "it just don't work because someone told me
> that 3 years ago". Another related category are the folks Rick pissed off.
> (enough said about the departed)
>
> So you challenge will be to find that new developer and as far as this
> resource, elicit some useful input from folks that are willing to use the
> program and provide some objective information to correct the issues.
>
> With that said, my view is that the issue primarily applies to the use of
> linear sats. I believe the program tracks the LEOS and the doppler
> correction makes the program useful. Whether or not it is spot on, is over
> my paygrade. I just know that I got my VUCC using HRD about 95% of the time
> and on LEO sats. As I have said before, run the HRD sat program side by
> side. The glaring diff I have seen is in altitude, not el or az. But, again
> above my no-code paygrade.
>
> So, bottom line with this Group...be patient. Most of them have forgotten
> your post of a couple of days ago outlining your commitment to resolve the
> software issues. I believe in your commitment. Some will complain if they
> were hung with a new rope...
>
> So, hang in there and keep asking specifics from the Group. I'm confident
> you can get it handled.
>
> 73, Ted
> K7TRK
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: AMSAT-BB [mailto:amsat-bb-bounces at amsat.org] On Behalf Of Michael
> Carper, Ph.D. via AMSAT-BB
> Sent: Monday, February 5, 2018 6:12 PM
> To: Frank
> Cc: Suryono Adisoemarta via AMSAT-BB
> Subject: Re: [amsat-bb] Tracking errors with HRD Sat tracking
>
> Hmmm... is everyone else just on an old version or something?
>
> Mike, WA9PIE
>
> On Mon, Feb 5, 2018 at 4:34 PM, Frank <k6fw1 at verizon.net> wrote:
>
>> That is correct.
>>
>> Frank, K6FW
>>
>>
>> On 2/5/18 12:34 PM, Michael Carper, Ph.D. wrote:
>>
>> You're on the 787 release then?
>>
>> Mike, WA9PIE
>>
>> On Mon, Feb 5, 2018 at 12:56 PM, Frank <k6fw1 at verizon.net> wrote:
>>
>>> I run HRD Sat, SatPC32 and MacDoppler on my computer and all the AOS
>>> times match.  I am running the latest release from September 2017 of
>>> HRD Sat.
>>>
>>> Frank
>>> K6FW
>>>
>>>
>>> On 2/5/18 9:16 AM, Michael Carper, Ph.D. via AMSAT-BB wrote:
>>>
>>>> As someone said previously, it's probably a math problem that got
>>>> buggered up somewhere along the way.
>>>>
>>>> We will get this fixed.
>>>>
>>>> Mike, WA9PIE
>>>>
>>>> On Mon, Feb 5, 2018 at 11:05 AM, Francis Geraci
>>>> <fgeraci14 at gmail.com>
>>>> wrote:
>>>>
>>>> I have noticed mention about issues with HRD Sat tracking. No "specific"
>>>>> problems were mentioned  I have used HRD for may years, and know it
>>>>> pretty well.
>>>>> After the last few "updates", an upcoming sat pass in HRD, the pass
>>>>> over my QTH, is about 5 - 10 minutes later.
>>>>> I, also run SatPC32 at the same time, along with pass predictions
>>>>> from other Web sites. All of the predictions agree, except for HRD,
>>>>> reporting the pass later. I have missed many passes using HRD.
>>>>> When I switched to SatPC32, I started hearing passes.
>>>>> My "keps" are current, QTH is correct, time is correct, and all the
>>>>> "personal" information is correct in the HRD Logbook. I am "totally"
>>>>> stumped.
>>>>> Best toAll
>>>>> WB1FXX
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-- 
Peter Goodhall, 2M0SQL

From bruninga at usna.edu  Wed Feb  7 15:04:15 2018
From: bruninga at usna.edu (Robert Bruninga)
Date: Wed, 7 Feb 2018 10:04:15 -0500
Subject: [amsat-bb] Where is my Roadster?
In-Reply-To: <88d24752-3c3b-a259-8a5a-e7216021690a@gmail.com>
References: <17e15fb8-6a83-71f8-ea9d-65818f056b32@gmail.com>
	<007701d39fcd$b79bf600$26d3e200$@charter.net>
	<88d24752-3c3b-a259-8a5a-e7216021690a@gmail.com>
Message-ID: <968be63f71e3a747b8fd936ea610948b@mail.gmail.com>

> p.s. (OT)  It's FAR less expensive to own an EV these days,
> and oil companies continue to get tax breaks ...

3 year off-lease 2013 Chevy Volt cost $12k
3 year off lease 2013 LEAFs going for under $9k

Not bad for a car with a 24 kWh battery large enough to power your house
for a day at full average power or for a week under grid-down life
style... or can run forever on just 12 solar panels.

The Leaf with its battery Costs less than a new Tesla Power wall, plus you
can drive it around all day too.

Bob

From nss at mwt.net  Wed Feb  7 15:29:10 2018
From: nss at mwt.net (Joe)
Date: Wed, 7 Feb 2018 09:29:10 -0600
Subject: [amsat-bb] Falcon Heavy Launch Time
In-Reply-To: <000201d3a00e$21f55970$65e00c50$@gmail.com>
References: <CAP7QzkO3qs_twCCNS9WwT=4gvX_ggghy--msK2vOQ6bg-koS4Q@mail.gmail.com>
	<CAP7QzkNZTC-Br5Y+cOGCgk=wtZWkVg8cffR+beVzjQcVfZicMw@mail.gmail.com>
	<CAP7QzkNGKhPmW80OBRMMJDbguhL7aNT0bkHL93z3BPyoxFZUKg@mail.gmail.com>
	<CAP7QzkPHzLCqzHmUM61rJTJkC1eSEE0K2ZCFnfpw+uOdOJEoVg@mail.gmail.com>
	<1517951800.2489494@apps.rackspace.com>
	<B1880982-C378-42C7-A9F4-98F154A9B7F2@comcast.net>
	<8F2828EB1B6D432BA039B9E678347352@kb2m4PC>
	<317D1615-C8DF-4E0D-A344-6A94446D4FC5@gmail.com>
	<F176BA02-8830-4C01-BF9D-DE9D7098902D@icloud.com>
	<B5558C24-E63C-4160-B076-447767C6A370@yahoo.com>
	<CAAJiE8P+RLbYL+LF4esXUqBkkOgEt-e3Qg=X=qvGfBnpGOLxqA@mail.gmail.com>
	<000201d3a00e$21f55970$65e00c50$@gmail.com>
Message-ID: <e297435d-8cbd-f9be-48b4-f48df3afa6c5@mwt.net>

What was even more amazing to me was how even after traveling thousands 
of miles, I can fully understand the land on the target thing, BUT to 
land after all that distance to land like within 1/2 a second of 
each-other too!

WOW!!

Joe WB9SBD
Sig
The Original Rolling Ball Clock
Idle Tyme
Idle-Tyme.com
http://www.idle-tyme.com
On 2/7/2018 6:21 AM, Alan wrote:
> Great quote from Musk:
>
> "I had this image of a giant explosion on the pad with a wheel bouncing down
> the road with the Tesla logo landing somewhere," he said. "Fortunately that
> is not what happened."
>
> Perhaps not the most important event, but watching two rockets LAND in
> formation like something out of a 1950s B movie was something I never
> expected to see!
>
> 73,
>
> Alan
> WA4SCA
>
>
>
> _______________________________________________
> Sent via AMSAT-BB at amsat.org. AMSAT-NA makes this open forum available
> to all interested persons worldwide without requiring membership. Opinions expressed
> are solely those of the author, and do not reflect the official views of AMSAT-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 coloradosatellite.com  Wed Feb  7 18:08:40 2018
From: jim at coloradosatellite.com (Jim White)
Date: Wed, 7 Feb 2018 11:08:40 -0700
Subject: [amsat-bb] skCUBE telemetry definitions
Message-ID: <aa563167-46db-8acc-bb6a-8ab1ab051f5c@coloradosatellite.com>

Can anyone point us to the telemetry decode coefficients/formulas for 
skCUBE?? We are trying to help a high school intern at LASP figure out 
the values in the COMM packets which are sent every 30 seconds.? He 
started out using those beacons to characterize the performance of the 
CU ground station in Fairbanks, AK, but now has moved on to trying to 
make sense of the data.? The file he found online defines the source of 
the values in the packet but not how to turn the values into engineering 
values.? Emails to the owners have not been answered.

Any help appreciated.

Jim, WD0E


From scott23192 at gmail.com  Wed Feb  7 18:20:07 2018
From: scott23192 at gmail.com (Scott)
Date: Wed, 7 Feb 2018 13:20:07 -0500
Subject: [amsat-bb] skCUBE telemetry definitions
In-Reply-To: <aa563167-46db-8acc-bb6a-8ab1ab051f5c@coloradosatellite.com>
References: <aa563167-46db-8acc-bb6a-8ab1ab051f5c@coloradosatellite.com>
Message-ID: <CAJCSnOYtZjc4apmE1KagziDJ1n6aLEgDp97wt+RBtzZc_EYTyg@mail.gmail.com>

Hi Jim.

The values must be know, because there is a decoder available to download
from DK3WN's site at:

http://www.dk3wn.info/p/?page_id=29535

... so if you don't get a better source of info, I'm sure Mike would help
if you would like to email him ref. the formulas use in his app.

-Scott,  K4KDR


====================

On Wed, Feb 7, 2018 at 1:08 PM, Jim White <jim at coloradosatellite.com> wrote:

> Can anyone point us to the telemetry decode coefficients/formulas for
> skCUBE?  We are trying to help a high school intern at LASP figure out the
> values in the COMM packets which are sent every 30 seconds.  He started out
> using those beacons to characterize the performance of the CU ground
> station in Fairbanks, AK, but now has moved on to trying to make sense of
> the data.  The file he found online defines the source of the values in the
> packet but not how to turn the values into engineering values.  Emails to
> the owners have not been answered.
>
> Any help appreciated.
>
> Jim, WD0E

From marklhammond at gmail.com  Wed Feb  7 20:48:14 2018
From: marklhammond at gmail.com (Mark L. Hammond)
Date: Wed, 7 Feb 2018 15:48:14 -0500
Subject: [amsat-bb] skCUBE telemetry definitions
In-Reply-To: <aa563167-46db-8acc-bb6a-8ab1ab051f5c@coloradosatellite.com>
References: <aa563167-46db-8acc-bb6a-8ab1ab051f5c@coloradosatellite.com>
Message-ID: <CAPRXzyrBYhFTym6Er13K0hRVBouu6nVBpu=ZMrF39Lh=M6UYCw@mail.gmail.com>

Hi Jim,

Try emailing Mike, DK3WN.  He has values posted on his webpage..

http://www.dk3wn.info/p/?cat=442

Maybe he has the coefficients file or whatever you need?  Maybe his
software will help?  Or maybe that's all you need...
http://www.dk3wn.info/files/skcube_com.zip

Mark N8MH

On Wed, Feb 7, 2018 at 1:08 PM, Jim White <jim at coloradosatellite.com> wrote:

> Can anyone point us to the telemetry decode coefficients/formulas for
> skCUBE?  We are trying to help a high school intern at LASP figure out the
> values in the COMM packets which are sent every 30 seconds.  He started out
> using those beacons to characterize the performance of the CU ground
> station in Fairbanks, AK, but now has moved on to trying to make sense of
> the data.  The file he found online defines the source of the values in the
> packet but not how to turn the values into engineering values.  Emails to
> the owners have not been answered.
>
> Any help appreciated.
>
> Jim, WD0E
>
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From jim at coloradosatellite.com  Wed Feb  7 21:04:28 2018
From: jim at coloradosatellite.com (Jim White)
Date: Wed, 7 Feb 2018 14:04:28 -0700
Subject: [amsat-bb] skCUBE telemetry definitions
In-Reply-To: <CAPRXzyrBYhFTym6Er13K0hRVBouu6nVBpu=ZMrF39Lh=M6UYCw@mail.gmail.com>
References: <aa563167-46db-8acc-bb6a-8ab1ab051f5c@coloradosatellite.com>
	<CAPRXzyrBYhFTym6Er13K0hRVBouu6nVBpu=ZMrF39Lh=M6UYCw@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <f3eec640-5dc6-a8dc-d90e-5a19f13b571e@coloradosatellite.com>

We did get the values and a bit of additional info from Mike who was 
very helpful.

Jim


On 2/7/2018 1:48 PM, Mark L. Hammond wrote:
> Hi Jim,
>
> Try emailing Mike, DK3WN.? He has values posted on his webpage..
>
> http://www.dk3wn.info/p/?cat=442
>
> Maybe he has the coefficients file or whatever you need? Maybe his 
> software will help?? Or maybe that's all you need...
> http://www.dk3wn.info/files/skcube_com.zip
>
> Mark N8MH
>
> On Wed, Feb 7, 2018 at 1:08 PM, Jim White <jim at coloradosatellite.com 
> <mailto:jim at coloradosatellite.com>> wrote:
>
>     Can anyone point us to the telemetry decode coefficients/formulas
>     for skCUBE?? We are trying to help a high school intern at LASP
>     figure out the values in the COMM packets which are sent every 30
>     seconds.? He started out using those beacons to characterize the
>     performance of the CU ground station in Fairbanks, AK, but now has
>     moved on to trying to make sense of the data.? The file he found
>     online defines the source of the values in the packet but not how
>     to turn the values into engineering values.? Emails to the owners
>     have not been answered.
>
>     Any help appreciated.
>
>     Jim, WD0E
>
>     _______________________________________________
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>
>
>
> -- 
> Mark L. Hammond [N8MH]


From christophe.mcr at gmail.com  Wed Feb  7 22:56:01 2018
From: christophe.mcr at gmail.com (christophe.mcr)
Date: Wed, 7 Feb 2018 23:56:01 +0100
Subject: [amsat-bb] 8 February 2018,
	report welcome for Spacecube & X-Cubesat :
Message-ID: <CADF-Vj1fvknGBP0me-PjHpKc_fRL=zs8i_8srM2P_D_dYwn2XA@mail.gmail.com>

Hi

Some test should be performed on  Spacecube & X-Cubesat the 8 February
2018.


   - *Spacecube :* try to swich modulation from  AFSK 1200 bps  to  GMSK
   9600 bauds
   - *X-Cubesat*  : keeps additional data  (  AFSK 1200 bps )


The test should start at 12h30 UTC.

Frequency :


   - *X-Cubesat  :  *ON01FR : 437.020 MHz
   - *Spacecube :  *ON05FR : 436.880 MHz

you can send your report to : *contact at amsat-f.org <http://amsat-f.org>*


Additional information on
http://site.amsat-f.org/2018/02/07/spacecube-x-cubesat-rapport-decoute-demande-le-08-02-2018/


Thanks for your help.

Christophe

From bruninga at usna.edu  Thu Feb  8 01:37:26 2018
From: bruninga at usna.edu (Robert Bruninga)
Date: Wed, 7 Feb 2018 20:37:26 -0500
Subject: [amsat-bb] PSAT2 preps for delivery (maybe June launch)
Message-ID: <4b2cc04b60692df553d39e6a4aee357c@mail.gmail.com>

As of tonight, PSAT2 finally has some photos as it prepares for final
testing in our long arduous 3 year campaign.

http://aprs.org/psat2.html

The Status is that the FCC still has not processed our 2 y ear pending API
notice as an Amateur Satellite because they claim there is some Federal
"mission".   But they have not said what they perceive that Federal
mission is?  Maybe its because  our undergraduate students are "DoD
employees" even though the satellite is 100% Amateur Radio with four
transponders including AX.25, DTMF, Voice Synthesizer, PSK31, SSTV and
HF,VHF and UHF amateur bands built as an undergraduate senior engineering
project purely for hands on education in the radio art.

Even the construction used only surplus student senior project electronics
from student bins and any purchases used non-DoD and no-federal GIFT
funds.

We have tried every argument in the book, but because the FCC is
sensitized to some past abuses of some Federal Labs in crossing the line,
we are being tossed into the same dirty bathwater.

Oh well.  We have 2 weeks to resolve this long going 2 year SNAFU with the
FCC or lose this long awaited launch.

Oh, and it is going up on the next SpaceX HEAVY launch.... Either to space
or the ocean... or into the closet if the FCC does not act favorably

Bob, WB4APR

From wageners at gmail.com  Thu Feb  8 01:49:52 2018
From: wageners at gmail.com (Stefan Wagener)
Date: Wed, 7 Feb 2018 19:49:52 -0600
Subject: [amsat-bb] PSAT2 preps for delivery (maybe June launch)
In-Reply-To: <4b2cc04b60692df553d39e6a4aee357c@mail.gmail.com>
References: <4b2cc04b60692df553d39e6a4aee357c@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <CAKu8kHDSsNutVdM4Qqo4fMYciU6PADrbNfUoTeo_8WGL0pYF1Q@mail.gmail.com>

Do you want us to ship friendly letters to the FCC :-)

How about an address/contact?

Stefan, VE4NSA

On Wed, Feb 7, 2018 at 7:37 PM, Robert Bruninga <bruninga at usna.edu> wrote:

> As of tonight, PSAT2 finally has some photos as it prepares for final
> testing in our long arduous 3 year campaign.
>
> http://aprs.org/psat2.html
>
> The Status is that the FCC still has not processed our 2 y ear pending API
> notice as an Amateur Satellite because they claim there is some Federal
> "mission".   But they have not said what they perceive that Federal
> mission is?  Maybe its because  our undergraduate students are "DoD
> employees" even though the satellite is 100% Amateur Radio with four
> transponders including AX.25, DTMF, Voice Synthesizer, PSK31, SSTV and
> HF,VHF and UHF amateur bands built as an undergraduate senior engineering
> project purely for hands on education in the radio art.
>
> Even the construction used only surplus student senior project electronics
> from student bins and any purchases used non-DoD and no-federal GIFT
> funds.
>
> We have tried every argument in the book, but because the FCC is
> sensitized to some past abuses of some Federal Labs in crossing the line,
> we are being tossed into the same dirty bathwater.
>
> Oh well.  We have 2 weeks to resolve this long going 2 year SNAFU with the
> FCC or lose this long awaited launch.
>
> Oh, and it is going up on the next SpaceX HEAVY launch.... Either to space
> or the ocean... or into the closet if the FCC does not act favorably
>
> Bob, WB4APR
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> to all interested persons worldwide without requiring membership. Opinions
> expressed
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From bruninga at usna.edu  Thu Feb  8 02:33:24 2018
From: bruninga at usna.edu (Robert Bruninga)
Date: Wed, 7 Feb 2018 21:33:24 -0500
Subject: [amsat-bb] PSAT2 preps for delivery (maybe June launch)
In-Reply-To: <CAKu8kHDSsNutVdM4Qqo4fMYciU6PADrbNfUoTeo_8WGL0pYF1Q@mail.gmail.com>
References: <4b2cc04b60692df553d39e6a4aee357c@mail.gmail.com>
	<CAKu8kHDSsNutVdM4Qqo4fMYciU6PADrbNfUoTeo_8WGL0pYF1Q@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <d99624c2ccdf481b7f786c1cecd60164@mail.gmail.com>

No, everyone leave it be.  Im just informing you of the status.  We have
involved everyone already from the ARRL, AMSAT, etc.  The FCC does seem to
want to act favorably, its just that they want the DoD/NTIA process to be
involved too.



But just saying that is one thing, but moving the DoD and the Federals is
more than a mountain.



This forces us to go through the same DoD process that takes YEARS and tons
of paperwork for their billion dollar satellites, and those very busy
people are being asked to process a $5k student Amateur Radio project when
they have billon dollar projects on their desks.  And there is no
precedent.  Nothing to go on.



Striking all new ground?



Again, we get the impression that the FCC is trying to ?help??



So we just have to wait it out.



Bob Bruninga



*From:* Stefan Wagener [mailto:wageners at gmail.com]
*Sent:* Wednesday, February 07, 2018 8:50 PM
*To:* Robert Bruninga <bruninga at usna.edu>
*Cc:* Amsat BB <AMSAT-BB at amsat.org>
*Subject:* Re: [amsat-bb] PSAT2 preps for delivery (maybe June launch)



Do you want us to ship friendly letters to the FCC :-)



How about an address/contact?



Stefan, VE4NSA



On Wed, Feb 7, 2018 at 7:37 PM, Robert Bruninga <bruninga at usna.edu> wrote:

As of tonight, PSAT2 finally has some photos as it prepares for final
testing in our long arduous 3 year campaign.

http://aprs.org/psat2.html

The Status is that the FCC still has not processed our 2 y ear pending API
notice as an Amateur Satellite because they claim there is some Federal
"mission".   But they have not said what they perceive that Federal
mission is?  Maybe its because  our undergraduate students are "DoD
employees" even though the satellite is 100% Amateur Radio with four
transponders including AX.25, DTMF, Voice Synthesizer, PSK31, SSTV and
HF,VHF and UHF amateur bands built as an undergraduate senior engineering
project purely for hands on education in the radio art.

Even the construction used only surplus student senior project electronics
from student bins and any purchases used non-DoD and no-federal GIFT
funds.

We have tried every argument in the book, but because the FCC is
sensitized to some past abuses of some Federal Labs in crossing the line,
we are being tossed into the same dirty bathwater.

Oh well.  We have 2 weeks to resolve this long going 2 year SNAFU with the
FCC or lose this long awaited launch.

Oh, and it is going up on the next SpaceX HEAVY launch.... Either to space
or the ocean... or into the closet if the FCC does not act favorably

Bob, WB4APR
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From n5uxt at hotmail.com  Thu Feb  8 02:30:21 2018
From: n5uxt at hotmail.com (Angelo Glorioso)
Date: Thu, 8 Feb 2018 02:30:21 +0000
Subject: [amsat-bb] Fwd: [VHF] FS: Kenwood TS-790A w/1.2 GHz Module -- also
 a Dentron MLA 2500 using two 3cx800A7s.
In-Reply-To: <CAMROFkoAMjE=NACxaqmDokRsR5NTWrG9E9e8PEMU1z--4y8PjA@mail.gmail.com>
References: <CAMROFkoAMjE=NACxaqmDokRsR5NTWrG9E9e8PEMU1z--4y8PjA@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <MWHPR2201MB1039EB3DBF97DF20C265B5A5EDF30@MWHPR2201MB1039.namprd22.prod.outlook.com>

Just in case someone is looking for a good radio for sat work.

Angelo



-------- Forwarded Message --------
Subject:        [VHF] FS: Kenwood TS-790A w/1.2 GHz Module -- also a Dentron MLA 2500 using two 3cx800A7s.
Date:   Wed, 7 Feb 2018 21:27:01 -0500
From:   Bart Jahnke via VHF <vhf at w6yx.stanford.edu><mailto:vhf at w6yx.stanford.edu>
Reply-To:       Bart Jahnke <bjahnke at gmail.com><mailto:bjahnke at gmail.com>
To:     VHF Reflector <vhf at w6yx.stanford.edu><mailto:vhf at w6yx.stanford.edu>, VHF Contesting <vhfcontesting at contesting.com><mailto:vhfcontesting at contesting.com>



Folks,

I have a Kenwood TS 790 a with 1296 module for sale. Also for sale is a
Dentron MLA-2500 modified with two 3cx800A7s.

See details on QTH.COM at:

https://nam03.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fswap.qth.com%2Fsearch-results.php%3Fkeywords%3DW9jj%26fieldtosearch%3DCall&data=02%7C01%7C%7Cee76669e98fa4d64727308d56e9b8cce%7C84df9e7fe9f640afb435aaaaaaaaaaaa%7C1%7C0%7C636536536730702453&sdata=4rP4RT%2BsaYRWt5BillqXSCjnWOqye9Jw%2FrTwguHMS1E%3D&reserved=0

73 Bart W9JJ
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From g.shirville at btinternet.com  Thu Feb  8 06:44:13 2018
From: g.shirville at btinternet.com (Graham Shirville)
Date: Thu, 8 Feb 2018 06:44:13 -0000
Subject: [amsat-bb] AO73/FUNcube-1 Mode
Message-ID: <D37587A4F84B4E248FC1675D545A08D7@LAPTOP91ASAKDB>

Hi All,
AO73/FUNcube-1 is now in continuous amateur mode until Sunday. Have fun with the transponder.
73
Graham
G3VZV

From g0mrf at aol.com  Thu Feb  8 10:19:02 2018
From: g0mrf at aol.com (David G0MRF)
Date: Thu, 8 Feb 2018 05:19:02 -0500
Subject: [amsat-bb] PSAT2 preps for delivery (maybe June launch)
Message-ID: <16174ecf729-c8d-cb3a@webjas-vad119.srv.aolmail.net>


Hi Bob.

That's a sad story.  Sounds like some interesting payloads.

1)  How about a DoD licence for comms ?
2) Sell it to someone South of the border for $1 and launch it as a foreign satellite.......(where did I get that idea?)

73

David G0MRF


As of tonight, PSAT2 finally has some photos as it prepares for final
testing in our long arduous 3 year campaign.

http://aprs.org/psat2.html

The Status is that the FCC still has not processed our 2 y ear pending API
notice as an Amateur Satellite because they claim there is some Federal
"mission".   But they have not said what they perceive that Federal
mission is?  Maybe its because  our undergraduate students are "DoD
employees" even though the satellite is 100% Amateur Radio with four
transponders including AX.25, DTMF, Voice Synthesizer, PSK31, SSTV and
HF,VHF and UHF amateur bands built as an undergraduate senior engineering
project purely for hands on education in the radio art.

Even the construction used only surplus student senior project electronics
from student bins and any purchases used non-DoD and no-federal GIFT
funds.

We have tried every argument in the book, but because the FCC is
sensitized to some past abuses of some Federal Labs in crossing the line,
we are being tossed into the same dirty bathwater.

Oh well.  We have 2 weeks to resolve this long going 2 year SNAFU with the
FCC or lose this long awaited launch.

Oh, and it is going up on the next SpaceX HEAVY launch.... Either to space
or the ocean... or into the closet if the FCC does not act favorably

Bob, WB4APR

    

From mike at wa9pie.net  Thu Feb  8 01:41:54 2018
From: mike at wa9pie.net (Michael Carper, Ph.D.)
Date: Wed, 7 Feb 2018 19:41:54 -0600
Subject: [amsat-bb] Tracking errors with HRD Sat tracking
In-Reply-To: <006701d39fca$597d9950$0c78cbf0$@charter.net>
References: <CA+QL-dDb6TMaJFThvwEYrp2ge4oEb82+Kad-dDCYuMCiZ1tntQ@mail.gmail.com>
	<CAKJep-BUynTbLdFO=xdj+Ch-eOPHBu459=shP1_89gAg-yxiwg@mail.gmail.com>
	<aa65f486-f626-86ae-3c2e-92d9f7551c55@verizon.net>
	<CAKJep-C+8tHJ7myJTxBv6ZUx3Q253HykRJ8Cpggg2TqdDb-TNw@mail.gmail.com>
	<c49fd774-5b02-f486-a8f9-fc2495dc2699@verizon.net>
	<CAKJep-DmJxQ3sym1fmrZnqQ7CE_hWzBT3AHtdwedA6PjEDWanA@mail.gmail.com>
	<CAFvUaiqX+5U3grKWShP5Pp_T9ifym6cWTZCmQ+M8wmqOYX8=3A@mail.gmail.com>
	<EB2303BB-1F72-42F3-9C0E-12B59E465AC0@yahoo.com>
	<006701d39fca$597d9950$0c78cbf0$@charter.net>
Message-ID: <CAKJep-AK0JBCWv85cDXwtuDrbxU+h=6t+YiBiHZxBcT3+gaKxw@mail.gmail.com>

Very helpful, thanks.  I look forward to engaging this group in solving the
problem.

Mike, WA9PIE

On Tue, Feb 6, 2018 at 10:15 PM, Ted Krempa <k7trkradio at charter.net> wrote:

> Mike, open the 'tuning dial' and you can use the sliders on the right
>
> 73, Ted
> K7TRK
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: AMSAT-BB [mailto:amsat-bb-bounces at amsat.org] On Behalf Of Mvivona
> via
> AMSAT-BB
> Sent: Tuesday, February 6, 2018 6:24 PM
> To: peter at m3php.com
> Cc: Suryono Adisoemarta via AMSAT-BB
> Subject: Re: [amsat-bb] Tracking errors with HRD Sat tracking
>
> Peter,
> I have been told the same thing about HRD, however nobody has ever given me
> precise explanations on what the 'odd quirks' are.
> I have used It for controlling my radios Doppler correction in the past and
> it's rock solid. It's just a predefined formula that runs. The same formula
> that is used by all Doppler tracking programs.
> The only drawback that I ran into was having no real way to adjust the
> Doppler tuning on the fly like you can with SatPC32. It has a tic-box to
> enable manual tuning during Doppler correction but it doesn't work. Without
> this feature it is literally impossible to use on the linear birds. Getting
> this fixed would be a giant leap forward in making it a viable satellite
> application.
>
> Michael KC4ZVA
> Sent from my iPad
>
> On Feb 6, 2018, at 2:46 PM, Peter Goodhall <peter at m3php.com> wrote:
>
> The issue isn't AOS times matching its todo with doppler correction.
>
> Previously (Not aware it's been fixed) it doesn't allow for proper
> calibration between radio and the software so doppler is never correct so
> you drift in an odd way.
>
> HRD has always tracked a satellite in the sense of rotator pointing beyond
> that, however, it's got/had some really odd quirks.
>
> Before I gave up I used it on FM satellites but for automated control when
> using linear it was just unusable.
>
> If there's been some sudden correction recently Mike then do let us know.
>
> (Sorry can't help offer experience to dev, C++,MFC isn't my strong point
> more a slap together simple C# apps to interact with apps todo what I want)
>
> Peter, 2M0SQL
>
> On 6 February 2018 at 02:11, Michael Carper, Ph.D. via AMSAT-BB
> <amsat-bb at amsat.org> wrote:
> > Hmmm... is everyone else just on an old version or something?
> >
> > Mike, WA9PIE
> >
> >> On Mon, Feb 5, 2018 at 4:34 PM, Frank <k6fw1 at verizon.net> wrote:
> >>
> >> That is correct.
> >>
> >> Frank, K6FW
> >>
> >>
> >> On 2/5/18 12:34 PM, Michael Carper, Ph.D. wrote:
> >>
> >> You're on the 787 release then?
> >>
> >> Mike, WA9PIE
> >>
> >>> On Mon, Feb 5, 2018 at 12:56 PM, Frank <k6fw1 at verizon.net> wrote:
> >>>
> >>> I run HRD Sat, SatPC32 and MacDoppler on my computer and all the AOS
> >>> times match.  I am running the latest release from September 2017 of
> >>> HRD Sat.
> >>>
> >>> Frank
> >>> K6FW
> >>>
> >>>
> >>>> On 2/5/18 9:16 AM, Michael Carper, Ph.D. via AMSAT-BB wrote:
> >>>>
> >>>> As someone said previously, it's probably a math problem that got
> >>>> buggered up somewhere along the way.
> >>>>
> >>>> We will get this fixed.
> >>>>
> >>>> Mike, WA9PIE
> >>>>
> >>>> On Mon, Feb 5, 2018 at 11:05 AM, Francis Geraci
> >>>> <fgeraci14 at gmail.com>
> >>>> wrote:
> >>>>
> >>>> I have noticed mention about issues with HRD Sat tracking. No
> "specific"
> >>>>> problems were mentioned  I have used HRD for may years, and know
> >>>>> it pretty well.
> >>>>> After the last few "updates", an upcoming sat pass in HRD, the
> >>>>> pass over my QTH, is about 5 - 10 minutes later.
> >>>>> I, also run SatPC32 at the same time, along with pass predictions
> >>>>> from other Web sites. All of the predictions agree, except for
> >>>>> HRD, reporting the pass later. I have missed many passes using HRD.
> >>>>> When I switched to SatPC32, I started hearing passes.
> >>>>> My "keps" are current, QTH is correct, time is correct, and all
> >>>>> the "personal" information is correct in the HRD Logbook. I am
> "totally"
> >>>>> stumped.
> >>>>> Best toAll
> >>>>> WB1FXX
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From w9gb at icloud.com  Thu Feb  8 16:16:10 2018
From: w9gb at icloud.com (Gregory Beat)
Date: Thu, 08 Feb 2018 10:16:10 -0600
Subject: [amsat-bb] Hughes 1502938-0001 & 1500439-0113 Jupiter Radio Surplus
Message-ID: <1FAED18C-E508-4729-993B-961BD1819B29@icloud.com>

I have noted Hughes Jupiter Radio surplus (NOS pkg), in large numbers,
appearing from telecom/surplus dealers (and popping up on eBay, etc.). 
Hughes: 1502938-0001 & 1500439-0113
Some of these assemblies are selling as low as $15.00 (shipping, due to size/weight, costs more).

Has anyone de-constructed or experimented with these Hughes units?
I can?t cast an aluminum enclosure fir that price.
Sadly, no current western hemisphere AMSAT satellite to adopt these for.

Greg
w9gb
?
My sister had this satellite system for Internet access (~18 months), 
before UpNet Wisconsin offered fixed 4G/LTE wireless service in 2017.
http://www.upnetwi.com/

Sent from iPad Air

From amsat-bb at wd9ewk.net  Thu Feb  8 16:28:21 2018
From: amsat-bb at wd9ewk.net (Patrick STODDARD (WD9EWK/VA7EWK))
Date: Thu, 8 Feb 2018 16:28:21 +0000
Subject: [amsat-bb] AO-92's 1.2 GHz uplink, last Sunday
Message-ID: <CAN6TEUeGKLVgteG=N-t44cpO9mrh6vnEU8vzjtw-HOEGO0GXNg@mail.gmail.com>

Hi!

I have been busy this week, and haven't been able to finish this sooner.
Better late than never...

Having the 1.2 GHz uplink active on AO-92 last Sunday was fun! I tried to
work
4 different passes, heard myself on one of the two morning passes, and
worked
stations on the two passes in the evening. It was fun to dust off a radio
and
some antennas for the uplink, and end up with a few QSOs by the end of the
evening.

The first of the 4 passes was a nice 25-degree pass Sunday morning at 1638
UTC.
To avoid the houses and other things around my house, I went to a city park
on
the DM33/DM43 grid boundary. This was my setup:

TX: Alinco DJ-G7T @ 1W, Diamond RH951S 2m/70cm/23cm whip (on Diamond
BNCJ-SMAP
    adapter)
RX: Kenwood TH-D74, Elk Antennas handheld 2m/70cm log periodic

The 145.880 MHz downlink was easy to hear, of course, but I never heard
myself
through the satellite. Between using an omni antenna on my uplink and
playing
whack-a-mole trying to find the right uplink frequency, I was a spectator.
With
the next pass 90 minutes away, I went home to regroup.

Before the second pass, I went looking through some boxes for more stuff I
could
use for the L-band uplink. I found a very old Comet CY-1205 5-element Yagi
for
the 1.2 GHz band. This antenna has a BNC connector on the bottom of the
driven
element, and was originally sold in two versions (BNC and TNC connectors)
to
be compatible with the radios available in the early 1990s. The listed gain
for
the CY-1205 is 11.0 dBi, which was an improvement over the 5.5 dBi gain for
the
Diamond RH951S whip used earlier. Gain figures aside, a directional antenna
should be a better performer than an omni antenna for satellite work - even
a directional antenna sitting on top of the radio.

The last pass for the morning was at 1812 UTC, to the west. It was lower,
with
maximum elevation of 14.4 degrees. I went outside with a slightly different
setup...

TX: Alinco DJ-G7T @ 1W, Comet CY-1205 5-element Yagi (on Diamond BNCJ-SMAP
adapter)
RX: Kenwood TH-D74, MFJ-1717 2m/70cm long duckie

For a few minutes, there was no activity on the downlink, and I heard the
voice
ID followed by more static. Around 1817 UTC, I heard the downlink come on,
and
Tom N6NUG in San Diego appeared. Now I was trying to find a combination of
uplink
frequency and antenna orientation to hear my signals through AO-92. I
finally
did, around 1818 UTC when the satellite was just under 14 degrees
elevation. By
that point N6NUG was nowhere to be heard. I heard later that N6NUG's 1.2
GHz
setup was for terrestrial operation, and he wasn't able to catch up with
the
satellite after the point I heard him. I was able to get through a couple
of
times, and this gave me encouragement for at least one of the two passes
coming
up in the evening.

For the evening, I saw a couple of passes - a shallow 7-degree pass at 0314
UTC,
followed by a 61.4 degree pass around 0445 UTC. From home, I didn't think
the 7-
degree pass would be a good one to try. I drove to a rest area along I-17
about
50 miles north of Phoenix, a location I use for low eastern passes. One
problem
there - all parking spaces at the south end of the rest area, the highest
part
of that location, were occupied. I think people, and especially truck
drivers,
were taking a break for the end of the Super Bowl game. I have never seen
that
rest area that full of cars and trucks, and went back to I-17. Ten miles
further
north, there is a junction for the AZ-69 highway to Prescott. I did not go
up
AZ-69, instead parking in a large lot on the east side of the freeway
behind a
McDonald's near the interchange. This spot, in grid DM34wh, turned out to
be a
good spot.

For the evening passes, I used the following setup:

TX: Alinco DJ-G7T @ 1W, Comet CY-1205 5-element Yagi (on Diamond BNCJ-SMAP
adapter)
RX: Kenwood TH-D74, Elk Antennas handheld 2m/70cm log periodic

I recorded these passes using the audio recorder function in the TH-D74,
which
stores the audio as WAV files with the time (hour/minute/second) the
recording
started in the file name - helpful to know when in each pass different
events
happened.

The first pass at 0314 UTC was very low to the east. I thought it would
clear the
hills east of the freeway, and I was able to hear the downlink about 30 to
40
seconds after the predicted AOS time. I heard a few stations, and I started
trying
to get through. A couple of minutes into the pass, I was able to hear
myself. Glenn
AA5PK in west Texas also heard me, and gave me a quick call. At this point,
AO-92
was almost at the midpoint of the pass, with elevation around 6 degrees. I
was
getting through! Jeff WB8RJY in Michigan also heard me, and gave me a call.
Now
the satellite was at its highest, just under 7 degrees elevation. Alan
WA4SCA also
called me, but I was not able to get back to him before LOS.

>From comments I saw online during the day, it was apparent that the nominal
uplink
frequency was higher than the published 1267.350 MHz. Most reports placed
it about
8 kHz or so higher than that. With my DJ-G7T and its 5 kHz tuning, I went
with
1267.360 MHz as the nominal uplink, and that helped to get through.

For the last pass of the evening at 0445 UTC, things started out well. I
heard
Jerry N0JY initially. Between tuning and twisting my HT/antenna
combination, I
wasn't able to get lined up in time for a QSO with him. I was eventually
able to
get through, and after a few minutes Greg KO6TH in northern California
appeared.
We started to chat slowly, mainly due to my need to tune and move the radio
around
to get each transmission through the satellite. During this time, AD5MT in
southern
California appeared. I made a quick QSO with AD5MT, but KO6TH wasn't able
to do
that. No other stations showed up during the pass, which allowed KO6TH and
me to
call out our uplink frequencies and the satellite's elevation on its way to
LOS.

I put the audio, pictures, and other files related to all of this in a
couple of
folders in my Dropbox space at http://dropbox.wd9ewk.net/ . Files from the
two
morning passes are available in the "20180204-AO92" folder, and files from
the
two evening passes are available in the "20180205-AO92" folder. Each of
those
folders has a PDF file with a 2008 article from CQ VHF magazine by Kent
Britain
WA5VJB for smaller 1.2 GHz Yagis with 4, 6, or 10 elements. The 4-element
Yagi
might be enough with a 1W HT to use the AO-92 1.2 GHz uplink. Since I was
able to
get through with a 5-element Yagi, it seems like the 6- and 10-element
versions
in the article should be good options for 1.2 GHz and AO-92.

Looking forward to more time to use 1.2 GHz...

73!




Patrick WD9EWK/VA7EWK
http://www.wd9ewk.net/
Twitter: @WD9EWK or http://twitter.com/WD9EWK

From peteparisetti at gmail.com  Thu Feb  8 17:53:35 2018
From: peteparisetti at gmail.com (Pete Parisetti)
Date: Thu, 08 Feb 2018 17:53:35 +0000
Subject: [amsat-bb] A dumb question...
Message-ID: <em0e5fbd01-127e-44df-9071-24c73b7c3e0f@piero-pc>

...that many people might be asking now.

Rather than taking ballast - for that, besides marketing, is basically 
what a car is - couldn't one one the next test flights carry the P3E 
satellite that AMSAT-DL has had on the shelf for quite some time now? 
140 Kg wouldn't make a hair of a difference for a thing capable of 
lifting 60 tons.

Is anybody talking to them?

Always hopeful, even after so many years...

Pete MM0TWX


From jean.marc.momple at gmail.com  Thu Feb  8 18:03:38 2018
From: jean.marc.momple at gmail.com (Jean Marc Momple)
Date: Thu, 8 Feb 2018 22:03:38 +0400
Subject: [amsat-bb] PSAT2 preps for delivery (maybe June launch)
In-Reply-To: <16174ecf729-c8d-cb3a@webjas-vad119.srv.aolmail.net>
References: <16174ecf729-c8d-cb3a@webjas-vad119.srv.aolmail.net>
Message-ID: <A3BB8AB3-AAE0-4196-AF76-6A1C2952BA0B@gmail.com>

Hi Guys,

For 1$ I am interested and we will lunch it a s a 3B8 sat?

Probably will never happen, just a joke,  but just to say that a few remote hams in the indian ocean are fully with you guys and with our modest means if we may help please shout.


73


Jean Marc (3B8DU)



> On Feb 8, 2018, at 2:19 PM, David G0MRF via AMSAT-BB <amsat-bb at amsat.org> wrote:
> 
> 
> Hi Bob.
> 
> That's a sad story.  Sounds like some interesting payloads.
> 
> 1)  How about a DoD licence for comms ?
> 2) Sell it to someone South of the border for $1 and launch it as a foreign satellite.......(where did I get that idea?)
> 
> 73
> 
> David G0MRF
> 
> 
> As of tonight, PSAT2 finally has some photos as it prepares for final
> testing in our long arduous 3 year campaign.
> 
> http://aprs.org/psat2.html
> 
> The Status is that the FCC still has not processed our 2 y ear pending API
> notice as an Amateur Satellite because they claim there is some Federal
> "mission".   But they have not said what they perceive that Federal
> mission is?  Maybe its because  our undergraduate students are "DoD
> employees" even though the satellite is 100% Amateur Radio with four
> transponders including AX.25, DTMF, Voice Synthesizer, PSK31, SSTV and
> HF,VHF and UHF amateur bands built as an undergraduate senior engineering
> project purely for hands on education in the radio art.
> 
> Even the construction used only surplus student senior project electronics
> from student bins and any purchases used non-DoD and no-federal GIFT
> funds.
> 
> We have tried every argument in the book, but because the FCC is
> sensitized to some past abuses of some Federal Labs in crossing the line,
> we are being tossed into the same dirty bathwater.
> 
> Oh well.  We have 2 weeks to resolve this long going 2 year SNAFU with the
> FCC or lose this long awaited launch.
> 
> Oh, and it is going up on the next SpaceX HEAVY launch.... Either to space
> or the ocean... or into the closet if the FCC does not act favorably
> 
> Bob, WB4APR
> 
> 
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From k9jkm at comcast.net  Thu Feb  8 18:57:08 2018
From: k9jkm at comcast.net (JoAnne Maenpaa)
Date: Thu, 8 Feb 2018 12:57:08 -0600
Subject: [amsat-bb] A dumb question...
In-Reply-To: <em0e5fbd01-127e-44df-9071-24c73b7c3e0f@piero-pc>
References: <em0e5fbd01-127e-44df-9071-24c73b7c3e0f@piero-pc>
Message-ID: <003e01d3a10e$9ecc4e80$dc64eb80$@net>

> Is anybody talking to them?

Discussions with launch providers often require non-disclosure agreements in
the current space market.

> MM0TWX

Discussions with overseas personnel are covered by the ITAR law in the
United States.

--
73 de JoAnne K9JKM
k9jkm at amsat.org


From ko6th.greg at gmail.com  Thu Feb  8 19:04:16 2018
From: ko6th.greg at gmail.com (Greg D)
Date: Thu, 8 Feb 2018 11:04:16 -0800
Subject: [amsat-bb] A dumb question...
In-Reply-To: <em0e5fbd01-127e-44df-9071-24c73b7c3e0f@piero-pc>
References: <em0e5fbd01-127e-44df-9071-24c73b7c3e0f@piero-pc>
Message-ID: <20cfcf46-9d64-ddb7-18b9-cb78ca76ee66@gmail.com>

In hindsight, sure, it could have been an interesting launch to be part
of (ignoring for the moment JoAnne's notes about ITAR, et al).  The car
is now heading towards the Asteroid Belt, with Sir Isaac Newton in a
space suit sitting in the driver's seat, and the passenger's seat
unoccupied.  But that wasn't the most likely outcome.  Elon himself said
he had visions of  the whole thing blowing up on the pad, with one of
the Roadster's wheels bouncing down the road, and its "T" hood emblem
implanted in the concrete. 

How much risk is AMSAT-DL willing to take in launching the P3E
satellite?  It's of little use to the community sitting on the shelf,
but it's even less than that if sitting in pieces among scorched fuel
tanks and smoldering bits of a once-cherry red iconic car.

Greg  KO6TH


Pete Parisetti wrote:
> ...that many people might be asking now.
>
> Rather than taking ballast - for that, besides marketing, is basically
> what a car is - couldn't one one the next test flights carry the P3E
> satellite that AMSAT-DL has had on the shelf for quite some time now?
> 140 Kg wouldn't make a hair of a difference for a thing capable of
> lifting 60 tons.
>
> Is anybody talking to them?
>
> Always hopeful, even after so many years...
>
> Pete MM0TWX
>
> _______________________________________________
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> to all interested persons worldwide without requiring membership.
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From n8hm at arrl.net  Thu Feb  8 19:11:59 2018
From: n8hm at arrl.net (Paul Stoetzer)
Date: Thu, 8 Feb 2018 14:11:59 -0500
Subject: [amsat-bb] A dumb question...
In-Reply-To: <20cfcf46-9d64-ddb7-18b9-cb78ca76ee66@gmail.com>
References: <em0e5fbd01-127e-44df-9071-24c73b7c3e0f@piero-pc>
	<20cfcf46-9d64-ddb7-18b9-cb78ca76ee66@gmail.com>
Message-ID: <CABzOSOoU7KBZehzoEdE6OxmsO9TAFPf0TjsXxr3ao47CUHkycQ@mail.gmail.com>

The amateur satellite community could certainly have done something
with the 6,951 km x 180 km x 29.0 degrees parking orbit that the upper
stage and Tesla ended up in prior to solar orbit injection. Well hams
could make use of it, it's a useless orbit for any serious commercial
or government application these days. The bottom line is that SpaceX
was never going to carry anyone's payload on this mission, so it's a
purely academic discussion.

The next Falcon Heavy launch, the STP-2 mission to qualify the rocket
for Air Force launches, will carry a few amateur cubesats to LEO as
part of the mission, including USNA's PSAT-2 (assuming the situation
Bob Bruninga discussed in yesterday's AMSAT-BB post is resolved).

73,

Paul, N8HM

On Thu, Feb 8, 2018 at 2:04 PM, Greg D <ko6th.greg at gmail.com> wrote:
> In hindsight, sure, it could have been an interesting launch to be part
> of (ignoring for the moment JoAnne's notes about ITAR, et al).  The car
> is now heading towards the Asteroid Belt, with Sir Isaac Newton in a
> space suit sitting in the driver's seat, and the passenger's seat
> unoccupied.  But that wasn't the most likely outcome.  Elon himself said
> he had visions of  the whole thing blowing up on the pad, with one of
> the Roadster's wheels bouncing down the road, and its "T" hood emblem
> implanted in the concrete.
>
> How much risk is AMSAT-DL willing to take in launching the P3E
> satellite?  It's of little use to the community sitting on the shelf,
> but it's even less than that if sitting in pieces among scorched fuel
> tanks and smoldering bits of a once-cherry red iconic car.
>
> Greg  KO6TH
>
>
> Pete Parisetti wrote:
>> ...that many people might be asking now.
>>
>> Rather than taking ballast - for that, besides marketing, is basically
>> what a car is - couldn't one one the next test flights carry the P3E
>> satellite that AMSAT-DL has had on the shelf for quite some time now?
>> 140 Kg wouldn't make a hair of a difference for a thing capable of
>> lifting 60 tons.
>>
>> Is anybody talking to them?
>>
>> Always hopeful, even after so many years...
>>
>> Pete MM0TWX
>>
>> _______________________________________________
>> Sent via AMSAT-BB at amsat.org. AMSAT-NA makes this open forum available
>> to all interested persons worldwide without requiring membership.
>> Opinions expressed
>> are solely those of the author, and do not reflect the official views
>> of AMSAT-NA.
>> Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite
>> program!
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>
> _______________________________________________
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From zmetzing at pobox.com  Thu Feb  8 19:17:12 2018
From: zmetzing at pobox.com (Zach Metzinger)
Date: Thu, 8 Feb 2018 13:17:12 -0600
Subject: [amsat-bb] A dumb question...
In-Reply-To: <20cfcf46-9d64-ddb7-18b9-cb78ca76ee66@gmail.com>
References: <em0e5fbd01-127e-44df-9071-24c73b7c3e0f@piero-pc>
	<20cfcf46-9d64-ddb7-18b9-cb78ca76ee66@gmail.com>
Message-ID: <30ea778f-1a32-e8a1-344d-87c6cc979d15@pobox.com>

On 02/08/18 13:04, Greg D wrote:
> How much risk is AMSAT-DL willing to take in launching the P3E
> satellite?  It's of little use to the community sitting on the shelf,
> but it's even less than that if sitting in pieces among scorched fuel
> tanks and smoldering bits of a once-cherry red iconic car.

It does no-one any good sitting on a shelf. Trying is better than
hoping. If it falls victim to rapid unscheduled disassembly, at least
you tried.

--- Zach
N0ZGO


From tasmac at w5pfg.us  Thu Feb  8 19:26:26 2018
From: tasmac at w5pfg.us (Clayton Coleman W5PFG)
Date: Thu, 8 Feb 2018 13:26:26 -0600
Subject: [amsat-bb] W5PFG/p DM70, DM80, DL79, DL89 Feb 15-18
Message-ID: <ba2a3352-61a6-2853-3533-3a8b08d73571@w5pfg.us>

I'll be operating satellites casually from the DM70 area of West Texas 
next week.

Starting the evening of February 15 through the morning of February 18, 
I will operate from DM70xo and some of the neighboring grid squares.

Because I visit and operate satellites from these grids at least 2x 
annually, I will not be posting any skeds or taking individual requests 
for this specific trip.

-- 
73,
Clayton
W5PFG

From st2nh at yahoo.com  Thu Feb  8 20:16:43 2018
From: st2nh at yahoo.com (Nader Omer)
Date: Thu, 8 Feb 2018 20:16:43 +0000 (UTC)
Subject: [amsat-bb] KPC TNC and wisp.  Conflict, or I missed something.!!
References: <1426741631.536570.1518121003853.ref@mail.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <1426741631.536570.1518121003853@mail.yahoo.com>

Hi All


I used the same setup I used before except? I changed the tnc to KPC9612 +..
Everything was fine with this setup. I worked Echo 51 satellite, tnc was samik? @ 9600 .bpsand? Hope1? tnx was mfj1278b? @ 1200 bps.--------------
Now my main problem is:............

KPC 9612 + refuse to key my radio (Icom 910) from MSPE.

KPC-TNC works great with any terminal programs, and keying any radios at both port. 
also? I setup wisp on my laptop ? windows 10 following? the same steps of my friend Mineo Wakita at his nice website.
?I tested the wisp with mfj tnc and it was ok with? windows 10 setup @1200 bps and on my old desktop PC.
Last night manually I put? the KPC+ in KISS mode,? its? works ok and the MSPE keying the rig at 9600 bps.

Today when i was tracking the falconsat-3 ,the KPC refuse to key the radio again and it was deadly silent.........., i try every thing i knew 
( i tested two units of the kpc+) but I keep pulling? my grey hair since the last all week.....:(
Any help appreciated.73's
Nader Omer- st2nh


From marklhammond at gmail.com  Thu Feb  8 20:37:29 2018
From: marklhammond at gmail.com (Mark L. Hammond)
Date: Thu, 8 Feb 2018 15:37:29 -0500
Subject: [amsat-bb] KPC TNC and wisp. Conflict, or I missed something.!!
In-Reply-To: <1426741631.536570.1518121003853@mail.yahoo.com>
References: <1426741631.536570.1518121003853.ref@mail.yahoo.com>
	<1426741631.536570.1518121003853@mail.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <CAPRXzyren3NttRVeHxzxC2SnQ4eC_Sah6xQQJL-7QVxWk8C-Fg@mail.gmail.com>

Hello Nadar,

Two quick thoughts---

1--the IC-910 (and IC-9100...) are very sensitive to input levels.  If your
audio "in" to the radio it too high, the radio will not transmit.

2--if your TNC is not putting itself into KISS mode, you'll have to figure
out another way. I thought you could specify KPC-9612 as the TNC type under
TNC settings.  Please double check that.   Otherwise, you may have to put
your TNC into KISS mode and leave it there.

Or maybe it's something else?  Wire issue?

Mark N8MH

On Thu, Feb 8, 2018 at 3:16 PM, Nader Omer via AMSAT-BB <amsat-bb at amsat.org>
wrote:

> Hi All
>
>
> I used the same setup I used before except  I changed the tnc to KPC9612
> +..
> Everything was fine with this setup. I worked Echo 51 satellite, tnc was
> samik  @ 9600 .bpsand  Hope1  tnx was mfj1278b  @ 1200 bps.--------------
> Now my main problem is:............
>
> KPC 9612 + refuse to key my radio (Icom 910) from MSPE.
>
> KPC-TNC works great with any terminal programs, and keying any radios at
> both port.
> also  I setup wisp on my laptop ? windows 10 following  the same steps of
> my friend Mineo Wakita at his nice website.
>  I tested the wisp with mfj tnc and it was ok with  windows 10 setup @1200
> bps and on my old desktop PC.
> Last night manually I put  the KPC+ in KISS mode,  its  works ok and the
> MSPE keying the rig at 9600 bps.
>
> Today when i was tracking the falconsat-3 ,the KPC refuse to key the radio
> again and it was deadly silent.........., i try every thing i knew
> ( i tested two units of the kpc+) but I keep pulling  my grey hair since
> the last all week.....:(
> Any help appreciated.73's
> Nader Omer- st2nh
>
> _______________________________________________
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> to all interested persons worldwide without requiring membership. Opinions
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From radiomb at bellsouth.net  Thu Feb  8 22:27:42 2018
From: radiomb at bellsouth.net (radiomb)
Date: Thu, 8 Feb 2018 22:27:42 +0000 (UTC)
Subject: [amsat-bb] SatPC32 adding new satellite
References: <1604374783.754115.1518128862403.ref@mail.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <1604374783.754115.1518128862403@mail.yahoo.com>

 ??? Setting up 1st bird in SatPC32.? When downloaded SatPC32 it had AO85 in Doppler.SQFAO-85,145980,435180FM,FM,Nor,0,0,Voice U/V?? but it did?not show up as a sat to pick. I looked in the AMSATNames.TXT it was incorrect. So changed to ?40967 15058D?? AO-85 ?I think that is correct. It still did not show up. What am I doing wrong? Other question the Doppler.SQF has 435180. The "Getting started with amateur satellites" book shows transmit freqs? from 435.160 to 435.170. What should the Doppler file have for freq? Again just starting with SatPC32?and trying to learn how to setup the tables. If someone could send the Doppler files for the FM birds until I learn this I would appreciate. My auto antenna tracking is working fine thanks to everyone.73 Mike? K4MIA?

From k8tl at earthlink.net  Thu Feb  8 23:56:54 2018
From: k8tl at earthlink.net (Tom Lubbers K8TL)
Date: Thu, 8 Feb 2018 18:56:54 -0500 (GMT-05:00)
Subject: [amsat-bb] IC 910
Message-ID: <1806383625.14594.1518134215355@wamui-boogie.atl.sa.earthlink.net>

I notice R&L has a used IC910 listed.
Tom K8TL

From jcwerth1 at yahoo.com  Fri Feb  9 00:19:51 2018
From: jcwerth1 at yahoo.com (Joe Werth)
Date: Thu, 8 Feb 2018 19:19:51 -0500
Subject: [amsat-bb] IC 910
In-Reply-To: <1806383625.14594.1518134215355@wamui-boogie.atl.sa.earthlink.net>
References: <1806383625.14594.1518134215355@wamui-boogie.atl.sa.earthlink.net>
Message-ID: <A5DF5CD7-9EAA-4C38-91BE-59B3E068D979@yahoo.com>

Hi Tom,
My PSTRitator works great with my FT-847. I noticed I have different Omni-rig settings than you.  You might plug in my numbers and see if that helps.....
Rig Type? FT-847PST
Port-Com 3
Baud Rate- 9600
Data bits- 8
Parity- none
Stop bits- 1
RTS- High
DTR? High
Poll int ms ?500
Timeout ms ? 400

Hope this helps !

Joe KE9AJ

Sent from my iPhone

> On Feb 8, 2018, at 6:56 PM, Tom Lubbers K8TL <k8tl at earthlink.net> wrote:
> 
> I notice R&L has a used IC910 listed.
> Tom K8TL
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From cchunter3 at mindspring.com  Fri Feb  9 00:23:40 2018
From: cchunter3 at mindspring.com (cchunter3 at mindspring.com)
Date: Thu, 8 Feb 2018 16:23:40 -0800 (GMT-08:00)
Subject: [amsat-bb]  KPC TNC and wisp. Conflict, or I missed something.!!
Message-ID: <816748769.14812.1518135820901@wamui-napoleon.atl.sa.earthlink.net>

 
this discussion may help;
http://www.amsat.org/amsat/archive/amsat-bb/200407/msg01019.html

73
Christy KB6LTY

From jim at coloradosatellite.com  Fri Feb  9 00:34:22 2018
From: jim at coloradosatellite.com (Jim White)
Date: Thu, 8 Feb 2018 17:34:22 -0700
Subject: [amsat-bb] IC910 at 19200
Message-ID: <a5d5e345-74eb-5c3a-57dd-6887dd5fa314@coloradosatellite.com>

Looking for a mod for the IC910 to do 19200.? No luck Googling or 
looking in the usual list of mods.


From aa5pk at suddenlink.net  Fri Feb  9 01:12:56 2018
From: aa5pk at suddenlink.net (Glenn Miller - AA5PK)
Date: Thu, 8 Feb 2018 19:12:56 -0600
Subject: [amsat-bb] =?iso-8859-1?q?EM=D81_on_Saturday?=
Message-ID: <4E3ECE8F5BF347849340BF117464839F@AA5PKPC>

If all goes as planned, I'll activate EM01 on Saturday (10 February) for a few morning passes.

Listen for me amid the weekend chaos:

SO-50 at 1453Z
AO-92 at 1612Z
SO-50 at 1634Z.

Updates on Twitter @AA5PK.  APRS AA5PK-9.

All QSOs will be uploaded to LoTW.  If you need a hard copy QSL, send me an email.

73 
Glenn  AA5PK

From scott23192 at gmail.com  Fri Feb  9 01:16:27 2018
From: scott23192 at gmail.com (Scott)
Date: Thu, 8 Feb 2018 20:16:27 -0500
Subject: [amsat-bb] KPC TNC and wisp. Conflict, or I missed something.!!
In-Reply-To: <CAPRXzyren3NttRVeHxzxC2SnQ4eC_Sah6xQQJL-7QVxWk8C-Fg@mail.gmail.com>
References: <1426741631.536570.1518121003853.ref@mail.yahoo.com>
	<1426741631.536570.1518121003853@mail.yahoo.com>
	<CAPRXzyren3NttRVeHxzxC2SnQ4eC_Sah6xQQJL-7QVxWk8C-Fg@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <CAJCSnOZqSZji=GJET7_DM+t2_iVA0D6fdehSq4p-tcdsu6pryg@mail.gmail.com>

I can't help with your hardware TNC specifically, but for those of us using
a software modem, an update was required from the author (UZ7HO) to allow
PTT regardless of carrier detect.  Since FS-3 is more-or-less constantly
transmitting, there will seldom be an absence of RX data.  So, you may wish
to verify whether any adjustment is needed with your setup to allow PTT in
a full-duplex environment.

-Scott,  K4KDR


===========================

On Thu, Feb 8, 2018 at 3:37 PM, Mark L. Hammond <marklhammond at gmail.com>
wrote:

> Hello Nadar,
>
> Two quick thoughts---
>
> 1--the IC-910 (and IC-9100...) are very sensitive to input levels.  If your
> audio "in" to the radio it too high, the radio will not transmit.
>
> 2--if your TNC is not putting itself into KISS mode, you'll have to figure
> out another way. I thought you could specify KPC-9612 as the TNC type under
> TNC settings.  Please double check that.   Otherwise, you may have to put
> your TNC into KISS mode and leave it there.
>
> Or maybe it's something else?  Wire issue?
>
> Mark N8MH
>

================================

>
> On Thu, Feb 8, 2018 at 3:16 PM, Nader Omer via AMSAT-BB <
> amsat-bb at amsat.org>
> wrote:
>
> > Hi All
> >
> >
> > I used the same setup I used before except  I changed the tnc to KPC9612
> > +..
> > Everything was fine with this setup. I worked Echo 51 satellite, tnc was
> > samik  @ 9600 .bpsand  Hope1  tnx was mfj1278b  @ 1200 bps.--------------
> > Now my main problem is:............
> >
> > KPC 9612 + refuse to key my radio (Icom 910) from MSPE.
> >
> > KPC-TNC works great with any terminal programs, and keying any radios at
> > both port.
> > also  I setup wisp on my laptop ? windows 10 following  the same steps of
> > my friend Mineo Wakita at his nice website.
> >  I tested the wisp with mfj tnc and it was ok with  windows 10 setup
> @1200
> > bps and on my old desktop PC.
> > Last night manually I put  the KPC+ in KISS mode,  its  works ok and the
> > MSPE keying the rig at 9600 bps.
> >
> > Today when i was tracking the falconsat-3 ,the KPC refuse to key the
> radio
> > again and it was deadly silent.........., i try every thing i knew
> > ( i tested two units of the kpc+) but I keep pulling  my grey hair since
> > the last all week.....:(
> > Any help appreciated.73's
> > Nader Omer- st2nh

From k.alexander at rogers.com  Fri Feb  9 01:30:33 2018
From: k.alexander at rogers.com (Ken Alexander)
Date: Fri, 9 Feb 2018 01:30:33 +0000 (UTC)
Subject: [amsat-bb] =?utf-8?q?EM=C3=981_on_Saturday?=
In-Reply-To: <4E3ECE8F5BF347849340BF117464839F@AA5PKPC>
References: <4E3ECE8F5BF347849340BF117464839F@AA5PKPC>
Message-ID: <681788739.4543228.1518139833357@mail.yahoo.com>

You're a glutton for punishment, aren't you Glenn???


      From: Glenn Miller - AA5PK <aa5pk at suddenlink.net>
 To: AMSAT BBS <amsat-bb at amsat.org> 
 Sent: Thursday, February 8, 2018 8:13 PM
 Subject: [amsat-bb] EM?1 on Saturday
   
If all goes as planned, I'll activate EM01 on Saturday (10 February) for a few morning passes.

Listen for me amid the weekend chaos:

SO-50 at 1453Z
AO-92 at 1612Z
SO-50 at 1634Z.

Updates on Twitter @AA5PK.? APRS AA5PK-9.

All QSOs will be uploaded to LoTW.? If you need a hard copy QSL, send me an email.

73 
Glenn? AA5PK
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From kb2ysi at gmail.com  Fri Feb  9 01:44:39 2018
From: kb2ysi at gmail.com (Don KB2YSI)
Date: Thu, 8 Feb 2018 20:44:39 -0500
Subject: [amsat-bb] =?utf-8?q?EM=C3=981_on_Saturday?=
In-Reply-To: <681788739.4543228.1518139833357@mail.yahoo.com>
References: <4E3ECE8F5BF347849340BF117464839F@AA5PKPC>
	<681788739.4543228.1518139833357@mail.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <CAAJiE8ObJe5bCNn1bRndQkQfkYi9Zb5NjNEbY9JFj0Nyxt9GCA@mail.gmail.com>

Not sure how you rovers do it, I count myself lucky to get a single QSO on
the weekends.

73, Don KB2YSI

On Feb 8, 2018 20:31, "Ken Alexander" <k.alexander at rogers.com> wrote:

> You're a glutton for punishment, aren't you Glenn?
>
>
>       From: Glenn Miller - AA5PK <aa5pk at suddenlink.net>
>  To: AMSAT BBS <amsat-bb at amsat.org>
>  Sent: Thursday, February 8, 2018 8:13 PM
>  Subject: [amsat-bb] EM?1 on Saturday
>
> If all goes as planned, I'll activate EM01 on Saturday (10 February) for a
> few morning passes.
>
> Listen for me amid the weekend chaos:
>
> SO-50 at 1453Z
> AO-92 at 1612Z
> SO-50 at 1634Z.
>
> Updates on Twitter @AA5PK.  APRS AA5PK-9.
>
> All QSOs will be uploaded to LoTW.  If you need a hard copy QSL, send me
> an email.
>
> 73
> Glenn  AA5PK
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>
>
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From jim at coloradosatellite.com  Fri Feb  9 03:49:03 2018
From: jim at coloradosatellite.com (Jim White)
Date: Thu, 8 Feb 2018 20:49:03 -0700
Subject: [amsat-bb] 910 19200
Message-ID: <faade3ba-c4be-c511-aabb-d38496586454@coloradosatellite.com>

Sorry, I was a bit unclear.? I'm looking to run 19200 data on the RF 
side of the 910 - against a couple of sats to be launched later this 
year that will use that rate on UHF.? I would guess it's going to be 
like we do for 9600 with older radios - put in cables to directly 
modulator the TX and to tape the discriminator before any filtering.


From aj9n at aol.com  Fri Feb  9 06:24:48 2018
From: aj9n at aol.com (aj9n at aol.com)
Date: Fri, 9 Feb 2018 01:24:48 -0500
Subject: [amsat-bb] Upcoming ARISS Contact Schedule as of 2018-02-09 06:30
	UTC
Message-ID: <161793ce1a7-367b-13595@webjas-vab159.srv.aolmail.net>

Upcoming ARISS Contact Schedule as of 2018-02-09 06:30 UTC



Quick list of scheduled contacts and events:

?
Vilniaus Jono Basanaviciaus Gymnasium together with Vilniaus Jono Basanaviciaus Progymnasium, Vilnius, Lithuania, direct via LY1BWB
The ISS callsign is presently scheduled to be OR4ISS
The scheduled astronaut is Scott Tingle KG5NZA
Contact is a go for: Mon 2018-02-12 12:45:49 UTC 46 deg

?

Los Angeles Academy Middle School, Los Angeles, CA, direct via W6RVD
The ISS callsign is presently scheduled to be NA1SS
The scheduled astronaut is Scott Tingle KG5NZA
Contact is a go for: Fri 2018-02-16 16:53:20 UTC 34 deg



University of the Philippines Integrated School, Quezon City, Philippines, direct via DX1ISS
The ISS callsign is presently scheduled to be OR4ISS
The scheduled astronaut is Mark Vande Hei KG5GNP
Contact is a go for: Sat 2018-02-17 10:23:00 UTC 70 deg



"Galaxy - Children and Youth Center for Space Education", Kaluga, Russia, direct via TBD (***)
The ISS callsign is presently scheduled to be RS?ISS (***)
The scheduled astronaut is Alexander Misurkin (***)

Contact is a go for 2018-02-18 10:45 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 Kenwood 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:? 

Francesco IK?WGF with 132

Satoshi 7M3TJZ with 128

Gaston ON4WF with 123

Sergey RV3DR with 100


****************************************************************************
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?2018-02-09 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

http://www.amsat.org/amsat/ariss/news/arissnews.txt

Total number?of ARISS ISS to earth school events is 1206.
Each school counts as 1?event.
Total number of ARISS ISS to earth school contacts is 1155.
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 2018-02-06 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. 53 on orbit

Mark Vande Hei KG5GNP

Alexander Misurkin

Joe Acaba KE5DAR

?

Exp. 54 on orbit

Scott Tingle KG5NZA

Norishige Kanai

Alexander Skvortsov


****************************************************************************

73,
Charlie?Sufana AJ9N
One of the ARISS operation team mentors

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From m5aka at yahoo.co.uk  Fri Feb  9 20:17:32 2018
From: m5aka at yahoo.co.uk (M5AKA)
Date: Fri, 9 Feb 2018 20:17:32 +0000 (UTC)
Subject: [amsat-bb] HamRadioNow interviews AMSAT President Joe Spier K6WAO
References: <2015233474.10666138.1518207452546.ref@mail.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <2015233474.10666138.1518207452546@mail.yahoo.com>

HamRadioNow interviews AMSAT President Joe Spier K6WAO at Orlando HamCation 
https://amsat-uk.org/2018/02/09/hamradionow-interviews-amsat-president-joe-spier-k6wao/

AmsatDroidFree now open source 
https://amsat-uk.org/2018/01/30/amsatdroidfree-now-open-source/

Archive of GEO Quarterly Weather Satellite magazines available for download 
https://amsat-uk.org/2017/12/11/geo-quarterly-magazine/

AO-73 / FUNcube-1 Illumination 
https://amsat-uk.org/2018/01/15/ao73-funcube-1-illumination-jan/

PV8DX video of AO73 FUNcube-1 telemetry reception during an illuminated night pass 
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3UOzkTLlk44


Trevor M5AKA
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Facebook?https://facebook.com/AmsatUK
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From cqkg8co at gmail.com  Fri Feb  9 20:27:30 2018
From: cqkg8co at gmail.com (Brian)
Date: Fri, 9 Feb 2018 15:27:30 -0500
Subject: [amsat-bb] SimpleSat Program
Message-ID: <CAKhJrATGwABa7rR3Kevk3CY1RbEM2cEqfr6ritLVMaYWrKrAJw@mail.gmail.com>

I have installed the SimpleSat Look Down program.  It is really simple to
set up and use, however,
it doesn't have any rig control.

I see there was a version of SimpleSat that had rig control, however, I
cannot seem to locate that
program.

Does anyone know how I can get a copy of the SimpleSat program?

I have a registered copy of Sat32PC, but I feel the SimpleSat program would
be easier to use.


Thank You


Brian, KG8CO

From n4csitwo at bellsouth.net  Sat Feb 10 04:33:59 2018
From: n4csitwo at bellsouth.net (n4csitwo at bellsouth.net)
Date: Fri, 9 Feb 2018 23:33:59 -0500
Subject: [amsat-bb] Upcoming ARISS contact with Vilniaus Jono Basanaviciaus
	Gymnasium together with Vilniaus Jono Basanaviciaus
	Progymnasium, Vilnius, Lithuania
Message-ID: <22D7D1128B7641FBB435BC4FFC0BA3EB@DHJ>

An International Space Station school contact has been planned with participants at Vilniaus Jono Basanaviciaus Gymnasium together with Vilniaus Jono Basanaviciaus Progymnasium, Vilnius, Lithuania on 12 Feb. The event is scheduled to begin at approximately 12:45 UTC. The duration of the contact is approximately 9 minutes and 30 seconds. The contact will be direct between OR4ISS and LY1BWB. The contact should be audible over Lithuania  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.

 

 

We are students of the Vilnius Jonas Basanaviciaus Gymnasium and Progymnasium.  Both of the schools are located in Vilnius, in the capital of Lithuania.  Here we are taught of all basic subjects such as physics, chemistry, biology, math, etc.  Our project team was assembled from both schools and each member has their own motivation to join, some of us are here to see what its like to make an amateur radio contact and talk to a person in space, some are here for the generic experience, while others try to figure out if space science would be what they want to do in their future lives.  Our team extends from writers, filmmakers to technical people, so everyone can try out everything and do what they like most.  Best thing about this project is that it is a very unique way to celebrate the 100 years of Lithuania?s independence.  All involved students will be able to mark this historical moment with such a powerful milestone and inspire future generations so that they never stop learning new things and never give up reaching new horizons.

 

 

Participants will ask as many of the following questions as time allows:

 

1. Jonas Basanavicius was named person of the century in Lithuania. What kind 

   of person would you choose to be your country's person of the century?

2. Can you see Lithuania from your current position?

3. What is your opinion about inflatable habitats that were tested in the 

   ISS?

4. If you could ever travel to one of the planets, which would you choose?

5. How your stay in space differs from what you had expected?

6. Are there any disagreements between crewmembers?

7. What extreme situations might be faced in the ISS?

8. What was the first thing you saw through the window of the ISS?

9. Who would you be if you were not an Astronaut?

10. If you had an opportunity to talk to someone from the past, who would it 

    be?

11. What annoys you the most in ISS?

12. Is the silence in space deeper that on Earth?

13. How do you relax in space?

14. Have you ever seen space junk colliding?

15. Which do you think is scarier; ascending or landing?

16. According to which time zone do you celebrate New Year?

17. How do paper planes fly in the space station?

18. What is going to be your first meal when you come back?

19. Do you use lasers made in Lithuania in your work?

20: How long does it take you to catch up with fashion?

 

 

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.  Los Angeles Academy Middle School, Los Angeles, CA, direct via W6RVD

     The ISS callsign is presently scheduled to be NA1SS

     The scheduled astronaut is Scott Tingle KG5NZA

     Contact is a go for: Fri 2018-02-16 16:53 UTC

 

 2.  University of the Philippines Integrated School, Quezon City, 

     Philippines, direct via DX1ISS

     The ISS callsign is presently scheduled to be OR4ISS

     The scheduled astronaut is Mark Vande Hei KG5GNP

     Contact is a go for: Sat 2018-02-17 10:23:00 UTC

 

 3. "Galaxy - Children and Youth Center for Space Education", Kaluga, Russia, 

     direct via TBD

     The ISS callsign is presently scheduled to be RS?ISS

     The scheduled astronaut is Alexander Misurkin

     Contact is a go for 2018-02-18 10:45 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), the Center for the Advancement of Science in Space (CASIS) and  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,

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From cqkg8co at gmail.com  Sat Feb 10 17:11:15 2018
From: cqkg8co at gmail.com (Brian)
Date: Sat, 10 Feb 2018 12:11:15 -0500
Subject: [amsat-bb] SATPC32 Doppler.sqf file
Message-ID: <CAKhJrASmLiKzVKri9GMLWZ7ORKSPo1JCegTfoB-XBJJKgy6XvQ@mail.gmail.com>

Still learning how to master the SatPC32 program.

It looks like I need to update the Doppler.sqf file as AO-91 and AO-92
do not show up.

Does anyhow have an up to date SatPC32.sqf file ?


Thank you


Brian, KG8CO

From occamrazr at yahoo.com  Sat Feb 10 20:16:43 2018
From: occamrazr at yahoo.com (Butch)
Date: Sat, 10 Feb 2018 15:16:43 -0500
Subject: [amsat-bb] Need help with Sat32PC & Icom 7000/7100
Message-ID: <03162B27-08B6-4754-B97B-24E6129883E6@yahoo.com>

In particular, under Setup > radio setup > Addresses
1. What values to use?
2. What does ?Address OK? do?
Thanks, 
Butch K8KO  occamrazr     yahoo.com

From wandtosborne at gmail.com  Sun Feb 11 00:10:07 2018
From: wandtosborne at gmail.com (Wendy and Terry Osborne)
Date: Sun, 11 Feb 2018 13:10:07 +1300
Subject: [amsat-bb] Rocket Lab and NASA VCLS ElaNa XIX  Update
Message-ID: <60748EAECEA54652A4B7BA9EDC6F1428@OsbornesPC>

Hi Folks,

Rocket Lab have just released an update for this launch.
https://www.rocketlabusa.com/news/updates/rocket-lab-completes-fit-check-for-nasa-vcls-elana-xix-mission/

Does anyone have any information about the satellites involved?

73,
Terry Osborne ZL2BAC  

From charlieray at gmail.com  Sun Feb 11 00:16:34 2018
From: charlieray at gmail.com (Charles Reiche)
Date: Sat, 10 Feb 2018 19:16:34 -0500
Subject: [amsat-bb] Rocket Lab and NASA VCLS ElaNa XIX Update
In-Reply-To: <60748EAECEA54652A4B7BA9EDC6F1428@OsbornesPC>
References: <60748EAECEA54652A4B7BA9EDC6F1428@OsbornesPC>
Message-ID: <CAMkCmDoXP-SVozoLAn9AQ8PwKmUnNv4a-ipaTO4G4wKLhyWeNQ@mail.gmail.com>

Here's a list I found.
https://www.nasa.gov/content/upcoming-elana-cubesat-launches

Date:  NET November 2017
Mission: Rocket Lab ? tbd
10 CubeSat Missions scheduled to be deployed


   - CeREs ? NASA Goddard Space Flight Center, Greenbelt, Md.
   - ANDESITE ? Boston University, Boston, Mass.
   - STF-1 ? West Virginia University / NASA IV&V, Morgantown, W.Va.
   - CHOMPTT ? University of Florida, Gainesville, Fla.
   - CubeSail ? University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, Urbana, Ill.
   - NMTSat ? New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology, Socorro, N.M.
   - DaVinci ? North Idaho STEM Charter Academy, Rathdrum, Idaho
   - RSat ? United States Naval Academy, Annapolis, Md.
   - ISX ? SRI International/ California Polytechnic University, Menlo
   Park, Calif.
   - Shields-1 ? NASA Langley Research Center, Hampton, Va.



Charles Reiche

On Sat, Feb 10, 2018 at 7:10 PM, Wendy and Terry Osborne <
wandtosborne at gmail.com> wrote:

> Hi Folks,
>
> Rocket Lab have just released an update for this launch.
> https://www.rocketlabusa.com/news/updates/rocket-lab-
> completes-fit-check-for-nasa-vcls-elana-xix-mission/
>
> Does anyone have any information about the satellites involved?
>
> 73,
> Terry Osborne ZL2BAC
> _______________________________________________
> Sent via AMSAT-BB at amsat.org. AMSAT-NA makes this open forum available
> to all interested persons worldwide without requiring membership. Opinions
> expressed
> are solely those of the author, and do not reflect the official views of
> AMSAT-NA.
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From maccody at att.net  Sun Feb 11 00:28:40 2018
From: maccody at att.net (Mac A. Cody)
Date: Sat, 10 Feb 2018 18:28:40 -0600
Subject: [amsat-bb] Maintenance depot or individual to repair an ICOM IC-821
Message-ID: <594d9177-b5d2-0981-18f4-1c43c68255a9@att.net>

Hello,

A fellow ham in my radio club has an ICOM IC-821 that has developed
a problem.? The transmit power on 2M has dropped from its nominal 45 Watts
to 18 Watts.? He has already attempted to obtain service through ICOM and
some other repair services without success.? Is anyone aware of a repair
outlet or an individual that is knowledgeable of the IC-821 in order to
perform repairs?

73,

Mac Cody / AE5PH

From aa5pk at suddenlink.net  Sun Feb 11 01:31:29 2018
From: aa5pk at suddenlink.net (Glenn Miller - AA5PK)
Date: Sat, 10 Feb 2018 19:31:29 -0600
Subject: [amsat-bb] Maintenance depot or individual to repair an ICOM
	IC-821
In-Reply-To: <594d9177-b5d2-0981-18f4-1c43c68255a9@att.net>
References: <594d9177-b5d2-0981-18f4-1c43c68255a9@att.net>
Message-ID: <4462A6D7FF7B45B797E28FEAB53898D8@AA5PKPC>

He needs to send it to MTS.  Former Icom repair tech who does outstanding work at reasonable rates.

<http://mts-icom.wixsite.com/hamradiorepair>

-----Original Message----- 
From: Mac A. Cody 
Sent: Saturday, February 10, 2018 6:28 PM 
To: amsat-bb at amsat.org 
Subject: [amsat-bb] Maintenance depot or individual to repair an ICOM IC-821 

Hello,

A fellow ham in my radio club has an ICOM IC-821 that has developed
a problem.  The transmit power on 2M has dropped from its nominal 45 Watts
to 18 Watts.  He has already attempted to obtain service through ICOM and
some other repair services without success.  Is anyone aware of a repair
outlet or an individual that is knowledgeable of the IC-821 in order to
perform repairs?

73,

Mac Cody / AE5PH
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From n4hf.philip at gmail.com  Sun Feb 11 01:37:02 2018
From: n4hf.philip at gmail.com (Philip Jenkins)
Date: Sat, 10 Feb 2018 20:37:02 -0500
Subject: [amsat-bb] Visually impaired satellite operators?
Message-ID: <CAGdEbNYFQAZE_Mua1b74cXAH1DXBNC2XP+H_XwQdTXmoJmcdeg@mail.gmail.com>

One of the club members where I'm scheduled to do a satellite presentation
has very little vision, but he is VERY interested in getting on the birds.

I don't know yet if he's going to be interested in just the FM birds, or
the linear ones as well. I haven't seen his shack yet, so not sure of what
equipment (HF/VHF/UHF) he might already have. He did mention he has some
Kenwood equipment; he implied that that company's radios are more
user-friendly for the visually impaired.

Is anyone on the BB aware of a current active satellite user who is vision
impaired whom I might call on for advice - for radio/PC software & hardware
-  when the time arises? I may drop a line to Handi-Hams too for their
advice.

Thanks

Philip N4HF

From seb at wintek.com  Sun Feb 11 02:33:20 2018
From: seb at wintek.com (Stephen  E. Belter)
Date: Sun, 11 Feb 2018 02:33:20 +0000
Subject: [amsat-bb] Maintenance depot or individual to repair an ICOM
 IC-821
In-Reply-To: <4462A6D7FF7B45B797E28FEAB53898D8@AA5PKPC>
References: <594d9177-b5d2-0981-18f4-1c43c68255a9@att.net>
	<4462A6D7FF7B45B797E28FEAB53898D8@AA5PKPC>
Message-ID: <D6A513B0.A9855%seb@wintek.com>

Mac,

I also recommend MTS.  I had some issues with my IC-821, including low
output power.  I called Scott and he made a series of suggestions that
solved my problems.

For the low output power, check the SWR.  The IC-821 will detect high SWR
and reduce the output to save the finals.  Fix the SWR and the RF power
returns.

73, Steve N9IP
--
Steve Belter, seb at wintek.com




On 2/10/18, 8:31 PM, "AMSAT-BB on behalf of Glenn Miller - AA5PK"
<amsat-bb-bounces at amsat.org on behalf of aa5pk at suddenlink.net> wrote:

>He needs to send it to MTS.  Former Icom repair tech who does outstanding
>work at reasonable rates.
>
><http://mts-icom.wixsite.com/hamradiorepair>
>
>-----Original Message-----
>From: Mac A. Cody 
>Sent: Saturday, February 10, 2018 6:28 PM
>To: amsat-bb at amsat.org
>Subject: [amsat-bb] Maintenance depot or individual to repair an ICOM
>IC-821 
>
>Hello,
>
>A fellow ham in my radio club has an ICOM IC-821 that has developed
>a problem.  The transmit power on 2M has dropped from its nominal 45 Watts
>to 18 Watts.  He has already attempted to obtain service through ICOM and
>some other repair services without success.  Is anyone aware of a repair
>outlet or an individual that is knowledgeable of the IC-821 in order to
>perform repairs?
>
>73,
>
>Mac Cody / AE5PH
>_______________________________________________
>Sent via AMSAT-BB at amsat.org. AMSAT-NA makes this open forum available
>to all interested persons worldwide without requiring membership.
>Opinions expressed
>are solely those of the author, and do not reflect the official views of
>AMSAT-NA.
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>to all interested persons worldwide without requiring membership.
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From marklhammond at gmail.com  Sun Feb 11 02:55:57 2018
From: marklhammond at gmail.com (Mark L. Hammond)
Date: Sat, 10 Feb 2018 21:55:57 -0500
Subject: [amsat-bb] AO-92 mode V/L 0247utc 11Jan2018 for 25 hours
Message-ID: <9Evy1x0072NCbDF01EvyTk@gmail.com>

Title says it all...L-band uplink for 24 hours on AO-92.

Enjoy!  Experiment...

73,


Mark L. Hammond  [N8MH] 


From marklhammond at gmail.com  Sun Feb 11 03:02:48 2018
From: marklhammond at gmail.com (Mark L. Hammond)
Date: Sat, 10 Feb 2018 22:02:48 -0500
Subject: [amsat-bb] AO-92 mode L/v 0247utc 11Jan2018 for 25 hours
In-Reply-To: <9Evy1x0072NCbDF01EvyTk@gmail.com>
References: <9Evy1x0072NCbDF01EvyTk@gmail.com>
Message-ID: <9F2p1x0012NCbDF01F2pPW@gmail.com>

Okay, fixed ;)  

Mark N8MH 

At 09:55 PM 2/10/2018 -0500, Mark L. Hammond wrote:
>Title says it all...L-band uplink for 24 hours on AO-92.
>
>Enjoy!  Experiment...
>
>73,
>
>
>Mark L. Hammond  [N8MH] 
>
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From dougg27 at hotmail.com  Sun Feb 11 00:57:38 2018
From: dougg27 at hotmail.com (Doug Andrews)
Date: Sun, 11 Feb 2018 00:57:38 +0000
Subject: [amsat-bb] Maintenance depot or individual to repair an ICOM
 IC-821
In-Reply-To: <594d9177-b5d2-0981-18f4-1c43c68255a9@att.net>
References: <594d9177-b5d2-0981-18f4-1c43c68255a9@att.net>
Message-ID: <CO2PR06MB6970E76E33B4ACB9C338B52B4F00@CO2PR06MB697.namprd06.prod.outlook.com>

Are you sure it is bad? The radio may be folding back due to high SWR.
Water or bad connections can do this.
If you have already checked this then ignore my 2 cents worth.
Good luck.

> Hello,
>
> A fellow ham in my radio club has an ICOM IC-821 that has developed
> a problem.? The transmit power on 2M has dropped from its nominal 45 
> Watts
> to 18 Watts.? He has already attempted to obtain service through ICOM and
> some other repair services without success.? Is anyone aware of a repair
> outlet or an individual that is knowledgeable of the IC-821 in order to
> perform repairs?
>
> 73,
>
> Mac Cody / AE5PH
> _______________________________________________
> Sent via AMSAT-BB at amsat.org. AMSAT-NA makes this open forum available
> to all interested persons worldwide without requiring membership. 
> Opinions expressed
> are solely those of the author, and do not reflect the official views 
> of AMSAT-NA.
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> program!
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From g.shirville at btinternet.com  Sun Feb 11 09:51:30 2018
From: g.shirville at btinternet.com (g.shirville at btinternet.com)
Date: Sun, 11 Feb 2018 09:51:30 -0000
Subject: [amsat-bb] Rocket Lab and NASA VCLS ElaNa XIX  Update
In-Reply-To: <60748EAECEA54652A4B7BA9EDC6F1428@OsbornesPC>
References: <60748EAECEA54652A4B7BA9EDC6F1428@OsbornesPC>
Message-ID: <009001d3a31d$e49cb290$add617b0$@btinternet.com>

Hi Terry,
A quick check on the http://www.amsatuk.me.uk/iaru/index.php website
suggests that CHOMPTT, CubeSail and ISX have been coordinated by the IARU.
Best 73
Graham
G3VZV

-----Original Message-----
From: AMSAT-BB [mailto:amsat-bb-bounces at amsat.org] On Behalf Of Wendy and
Terry Osborne
Sent: 11 February 2018 00:10
To: amsat-bb at amsat.org
Subject: [amsat-bb] Rocket Lab and NASA VCLS ElaNa XIX Update

Hi Folks,

Rocket Lab have just released an update for this launch.
https://www.rocketlabusa.com/news/updates/rocket-lab-completes-fit-check-for
-nasa-vcls-elana-xix-mission/

Does anyone have any information about the satellites involved?

73,
Terry Osborne ZL2BAC
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From erich.eichmann at t-online.de  Sun Feb 11 10:53:39 2018
From: erich.eichmann at t-online.de (Erich Eichmann)
Date: Sun, 11 Feb 2018 11:53:39 +0100
Subject: [amsat-bb] Need help with Sat32PC & Icom 7000/7100
In-Reply-To: <03162B27-08B6-4754-B97B-24E6129883E6@yahoo.com>
References: <03162B27-08B6-4754-B97B-24E6129883E6@yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <ee4dc30c-ef50-39bc-3d6b-f8305d25fb5a@t-online.de>


Hi Butch,
With the IC-7000 the default address is $70? (= hex 70) as far as I know.
The IC-7100 has no own item in the 'Model' list in the setup menu. 
Choose the compatible IC-7000.? Of course,?? the address must be the one 
of the IC-7100.? You will find it in the manual in the chapter about the 
CAT commands. The examples usually use the address of the particular radio.

With the up/down controls you can changes the address values (first for 
Downlink, second for uplink). With a single radio? both values must be 
equal.

The "Address Ok" button transfers the values to the data file. To save 
the settings click the "Store" button.

73s, Erich, DK1TB

Am 10.02.2018 um 21:16 schrieb Butch via AMSAT-BB:
> In particular, under Setup > radio setup > Addresses
> 1. What values to use?
> 2. What does ?Address OK? do?
> Thanks,
> Butch K8KO  occamrazr     yahoo.com
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From ei7m-wkt at asahi-net.or.jp  Sun Feb 11 09:03:28 2018
From: ei7m-wkt at asahi-net.or.jp (Mineo Wakita)
Date: Sun, 11 Feb 2018 18:03:28 +0900
Subject: [amsat-bb] DTUsat-2 receiving 2.4GHz
Message-ID: <F2914D3F73484BD9BEA75AEA5C21DB4D@je9pel>

I heard 2.4 GHz signal from DTUsat-2 for the first time in a few weeks
and I confirmed that it was transmitting every 30 seconds. I usually
hear it immediately after AOS, but this time I heard a stable signal
at 2401.843MHz +/- doppler when it passed TCA.

http://dl.dropbox.com/s/ec85ckwu99wtrzq/80211dt2.wav
http://dl.dropbox.com/s/vu8fzt18dg1v89v/80211dt2.png

JE9PEL, Mineo Wakita



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From gary_mayfield at hotmail.com  Sun Feb 11 01:37:46 2018
From: gary_mayfield at hotmail.com (Gary)
Date: Sun, 11 Feb 2018 01:37:46 +0000
Subject: [amsat-bb] Maintenance depot or individual to repair an ICOM
 IC-821
In-Reply-To: <594d9177-b5d2-0981-18f4-1c43c68255a9@att.net>
References: <594d9177-b5d2-0981-18f4-1c43c68255a9@att.net>
Message-ID: <CY4PR22MB08695E0A376B7011D00224F78AF00@CY4PR22MB0869.namprd22.prod.outlook.com>

I recommend Tim Moes, wd0fkc, at Midwest Technical Services.

http://www.midwest-technical.com/

73,
Gary kk0sd

-----Original Message-----
From: AMSAT-BB [mailto:amsat-bb-bounces at amsat.org] On Behalf Of Mac A. Cody
Sent: Saturday, February 10, 2018 6:29 PM
To: amsat-bb at amsat.org
Subject: [amsat-bb] Maintenance depot or individual to repair an ICOM IC-821

Hello,

A fellow ham in my radio club has an ICOM IC-821 that has developed a problem.? The transmit power on 2M has dropped from its nominal 45 Watts to 18 Watts.? He has already attempted to obtain service through ICOM and some other repair services without success.? Is anyone aware of a repair outlet or an individual that is knowledgeable of the IC-821 in order to perform repairs?

73,

Mac Cody / AE5PH
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From n1jez at burlingtontelecom.net  Sun Feb 11 14:34:08 2018
From: n1jez at burlingtontelecom.net (Mike Seguin)
Date: Sun, 11 Feb 2018 09:34:08 -0500
Subject: [amsat-bb] Nice L band pass
Message-ID: <41f55b60-a7f2-1f66-84e5-f7b63e79ffd7@burlingtontelecom.net>

Nice 30 degree max pass over Vermont starting about 1415 UTC.

I had about 3-4 minutes of no one in the passband, so did a bit more 
fine tuning of frequency on L band. I was using +8.5 kHz. SATPC32 was 
doing the calculations.

I reduced power to 1 watt and found best frequency was about 0.5-1 kHz 
higher. So I've set Doppler.sqf to use +9 kHz. We'll see how it goes on 
the next pass.

Worked 4 stations:
WB8OTH EM89
N8HM FM18
KC9ELU EM79
KB2M EL99

Mike
-- 

73,
Mike, N1JEZ
"A closed mouth gathers no feet"

From py41 at att.net  Sun Feb 11 14:42:28 2018
From: py41 at att.net (Perry Yantis)
Date: Sun, 11 Feb 2018 14:42:28 +0000 (UTC)
Subject: [amsat-bb] AO92L/V mode
References: <1796664022.5703755.1518360148096.ref@mail.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <1796664022.5703755.1518360148096@mail.yahoo.com>

I was surprised?that I had a decent signal into AO92 using L/V mode with only 11 degrees elevation max!!!Next pass will be higher at 40 degrees elevation so signals will be even better!!!?Perry WB8OTH em-89mv

py41 at att.net
sent from my Apple Macbook Pro

From ingejack at cox.net  Sun Feb 11 16:41:16 2018
From: ingejack at cox.net (alex weimer)
Date: Sun, 11 Feb 2018 09:41:16 -0700 (MST)
Subject: [amsat-bb] AO-92 L/V Mode
Message-ID: <2008962738.2195.1518367276161@myemail.cox.net>

Perry: I made a recording of you and others on this last pass of AO-92  L/V Mode !! Emailed it to you  73  JACK  KC7MG

From occamrazr at yahoo.com  Sun Feb 11 21:27:59 2018
From: occamrazr at yahoo.com (butch alline)
Date: Sun, 11 Feb 2018 16:27:59 -0500
Subject: [amsat-bb] Help needed with Sat32PC, GS-232 rotor interface.
Message-ID: <8a35f3d5-3c73-76d4-dce1-5f6101d3d536@yahoo.com>

I am trying to set up a rotor interface using an Arduino and a Yaesu GS-550.

The Arduino interface by Tom Doyle W9KE is shown here 
<http://www.tomdoyle.org/simplesatrotorcontroller/SimpleSatRotorController.html>. 
It shows up at Com 3 in device manager.

My problem is that when I uses Sat32PC > setup > rotor, there are no 
com? port choices, only LPT printer ports, as shown here:

In addition, when I go to hints rotor > Yaesu - GS232, I get nothing!? 
The other hints for ARS, DDE, etc. do show up.

Any and all help appreciated.

Butch K8KO


From marklhammond at gmail.com  Sun Feb 11 22:50:23 2018
From: marklhammond at gmail.com (Mark L. Hammond)
Date: Sun, 11 Feb 2018 17:50:23 -0500
Subject: [amsat-bb] Help needed with Sat32PC, GS-232 rotor  interface.
In-Reply-To: <8a35f3d5-3c73-76d4-dce1-5f6101d3d536@yahoo.com>
References: <8a35f3d5-3c73-76d4-dce1-5f6101d3d536@yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <9aqQ1x0022NCbDF01aqQVf@gmail.com>

Hi Bruce,

I looked at the webiste.  It says that particular tracker uses the Yaesu GS-232 format for the data from the PC.  So, in SatPC32, under the Rotor menu and Rotor Setup, tell it you have a Yaesu GS-232 interface/controller.  SatPC32 then launches a little windowed program called ServerSDX that you then must set up for proper COM port number and rate, etc.   Read the SatPC32 docs for more help and explanation.   

A bit of fiddling and work will be required to get everything right, but magic once you get it running properly!  

73,

Mark N8MH 

At 04:27 PM 2/11/2018 -0500, butch alline via AMSAT-BB wrote:
>I am trying to set up a rotor interface using an Arduino and a Yaesu GS-550. The Arduino interface by Tom Doyle W9KE is shown here <http://www.tomdoyle.org/simplesatrotorcontroller/SimpleSatRotorController.html>. It shows up at Com 3 in device manager. My problem is that when I uses Sat32PC > setup > rotor, there are no com?  port choices, only LPT printer ports, as shown here: In addition, when I go to hints rotor > Yaesu - GS232, I get nothing!?  The other hints for ARS, DDE, etc. do show up. Any and all help appreciated. Butch K8KO _______________________________________________ Sent via AMSAT-BB at amsat.org. AMSAT-NA makes this open forum available to all interested persons worldwide without requiring membership. Opinions expressed are solely those of the author, and do not reflect the official views of AMSAT-NA. Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite program! Subscription settings: http://www.amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb </x-flowed>

From maccody at att.net  Mon Feb 12 00:30:57 2018
From: maccody at att.net (Mac A. Cody)
Date: Sun, 11 Feb 2018 18:30:57 -0600
Subject: [amsat-bb] Maintenance depot or individual to repair an ICOM
 IC-821
In-Reply-To: <594d9177-b5d2-0981-18f4-1c43c68255a9@att.net>
References: <594d9177-b5d2-0981-18f4-1c43c68255a9@att.net>
Message-ID: <35e4b30b-2db1-7875-8fcb-78d42b1161d5@att.net>

Thanks to everyone for the suggestions!? I've passed them along
to my friend.

73,

Mac / AE5PH

On 02/10/2018 06:28 PM, Mac A. Cody wrote:
> Hello,
>
> A fellow ham in my radio club has an ICOM IC-821 that has developed
> a problem.? The transmit power on 2M has dropped from its nominal 45 
> Watts
> to 18 Watts.? He has already attempted to obtain service through ICOM and
> some other repair services without success.? Is anyone aware of a repair
> outlet or an individual that is knowledgeable of the IC-821 in order to
> perform repairs?
>
> 73,
>
> Mac Cody / AE5PH
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From saguaroastro at cox.net  Mon Feb 12 02:32:37 2018
From: saguaroastro at cox.net (Rick Tejera)
Date: Sun, 11 Feb 2018 19:32:37 -0700
Subject: [amsat-bb] SATPC32 Doppler.sqf file
In-Reply-To: <9AS91x00t4F0Vt701ASCXP>
References: <9AS91x00t4F0Vt701ASCXP>
Message-ID: <20180212023238.VQZR4375.fed1rmfepo201.cox.net@fed1rmimpo305.cox.net>

Brian, are you dying you do not see the frequencies when selecting AO-91 or 92 o that the satellites are not available to view?

Sent from Mail for Windows 10

From: Brian
Sent: Saturday, February 10, 2018 15:26
To: AMSAT-BB at amsat.org
Subject: [amsat-bb] SATPC32 Doppler.sqf file

Still learning how to master the SatPC32 program.

It looks like I need to update the Doppler.sqf file as AO-91 and AO-92
do not show up.

Does anyhow have an up to date SatPC32.sqf file ?


Thank you


Brian, KG8CO
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From kb2ysi at gmail.com  Mon Feb 12 02:39:44 2018
From: kb2ysi at gmail.com (Don KB2YSI)
Date: Sun, 11 Feb 2018 21:39:44 -0500
Subject: [amsat-bb] Visually impaired satellite operators?
In-Reply-To: <CAGdEbNYFQAZE_Mua1b74cXAH1DXBNC2XP+H_XwQdTXmoJmcdeg@mail.gmail.com>
References: <CAGdEbNYFQAZE_Mua1b74cXAH1DXBNC2XP+H_XwQdTXmoJmcdeg@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <CAAJiE8N4Cp+eUwKeYkH6_7C-VaWbbASr3QwCoLj90MwytY6r4g@mail.gmail.com>

Phil & anyone else,

I would be interesting on information on this as well. There is a fellow
club member that is interested in trying satellites. Of course I said that
I would help him to be best of my (limited) ability, so anything to help
make that more successful would be appreciated.

On Sat, Feb 10, 2018 at 8:37 PM, Philip Jenkins <n4hf.philip at gmail.com>
wrote:

> One of the club members where I'm scheduled to do a satellite presentation
> has very little vision, but he is VERY interested in getting on the birds.
>
> I don't know yet if he's going to be interested in just the FM birds, or
> the linear ones as well. I haven't seen his shack yet, so not sure of what
> equipment (HF/VHF/UHF) he might already have. He did mention he has some
> Kenwood equipment; he implied that that company's radios are more
> user-friendly for the visually impaired.
>
> Is anyone on the BB aware of a current active satellite user who is vision
> impaired whom I might call on for advice - for radio/PC software & hardware
> -  when the time arises? I may drop a line to Handi-Hams too for their
> advice.
>
> Thanks
>
> Philip N4HF
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73, Don KB2YSI

From johnbrier at gmail.com  Mon Feb 12 03:01:15 2018
From: johnbrier at gmail.com (John Brier)
Date: Sun, 11 Feb 2018 22:01:15 -0500
Subject: [amsat-bb] AO-92 L-band recording from FM05 - 2018-02-12 0224 UTC
Message-ID: <CALn0fKMGN8bMECW3=iPdvUg+9DQY=YUT0QC_rg7BzQYKzCaB9Q@mail.gmail.com>

I heard a good number of people experimenting with the L-band uplink
on AO-92 tonight on the 0224 UTC pass. Really wish I could get in on
the club ;-)

I heard N8MH, WB8RJY, WB8OTH, AA5PK, N8HM, and KC9ELU.

Here is my recording from a Kenwood TH-D72 with an Arrow. I didn't
pick the antenna up off the ground until about 1:07. I had the audio
really low in the first 4 minutes too.

https://www.dropbox.com/s/10866vwios9qvqy/KG4AKV_2018-02-12_-_0224_UTC_-AO-92_-_L-band_FM05.WAV?dl=0

73, John Brier KG4AKV

From heliox694-iw1dtu at yahoo.com  Sun Feb 11 22:36:17 2018
From: heliox694-iw1dtu at yahoo.com (IW1DTU Fer)
Date: Sun, 11 Feb 2018 22:36:17 +0000 (UTC)
Subject: [amsat-bb] AO-92 mode L/V  over Europe
References: <37755229.725395.1518388577935.ref@mail.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <37755229.725395.1518388577935@mail.yahoo.com>

worked several stations: IK8XLD IZ5ILX EA4CYQ IU2EFA SQ5KTM IZ1ERR DC7KOW IU1IEK G0IIQ SP5MG ON4CJQ
ts-790 10w on L band, Satpc32,? 14 elements loop yagi V pol, 7+7 rhcp-lhcp on 2m band??
great signals, lot of fun, thanks to AO-92 team?
73 Fer IW1DTU

From christopherrbradley at hotmail.com  Sun Feb 11 07:09:11 2018
From: christopherrbradley at hotmail.com (Christopher Bradley)
Date: Sun, 11 Feb 2018 07:09:11 +0000
Subject: [amsat-bb] ANS-042 Weekly News Service Bulletins
Message-ID: <CY1PR18MB050683D944EB04E1B5293676AFF00@CY1PR18MB0506.namprd18.prod.outlook.com>

AMSAT NEWS SERVICE
ANS-042.01

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:

* Satellite/AMSAT Presentation for Pasadena Radio Club
* Wind satellite survives vacuum
* All-in-one Service for Space Station
* Sally Ride EarthKAM Space Camp's 60th Mission is open for
registration
* Estimated March 2018 Launch Date for Es'hail 2 Satellite
* Upcoming ARISS Contact Schedule
* Ham Radio Now Episode 384 AMSAT Update from Orlando
* GOLF-TEE Presidents' Challenge Ends February 15th
* Satellite Shorts From All Over


SB SAT @ AMSAT $ANS-042.01
ANS-042.01 AMSAT News Service Weekly Bulletins

AMSAT News Service Bulletin 042.01
>From AMSAT HQ KENSINGTON, MD.
November 5, 2017
To All RADIO AMATEURS
BID: $ANS-042.01

Satellite/AMSAT presentation for the Pasadena Radio Club on Tuesday,
23 January 2018. (part 1 of 3, links for parts 2 and 3 on the
top/right of the page)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=En-fFpxg1kM&feature=youtu.be
An updated version of the slideshow projected on the screen is
available for download. Go to http://dropbox.wd9ewk.net/ and find it
in the folder "WA0POD".

[ANS would like to thank Patrick WD9EWK/VA7EWK for the above
information]

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Wind satellite survives vacuum
ESA's Aeolus satellite has been particularly tricky to build. One of
the main stumbling blocks has been getting its lasers to work in a
vacuum, but recent tests on the satellite show that the vacuum or
temperature of space won't get in the way of Aeolus measuring Earth's
winds.

[ANS would like to thank the European Space Agency for the above
information]

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All-in-one Service for the Space Station
Quick access to space, high-speed data feed and a unique vantage
point are the selling points of a new commercial venture on the
International Space Station. Its name is Bartolomeo, and its
versatile design allows for many mission types at competitive prices
from next year.

[ANS would like to thank the European Space Agency for the above
information]

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Sally Ride EarthKAM Space Camp's 60th Mission is open for
registration.

This be will EarthKAM's 60th week-long mission and the first of
2018! Mission 60 runs February 20 through February 26. Mission sign
up is available and orbits will be published by Thursday, February
15.  Educators can sign up and get their class involved up to the day
of the orbit. Requested images should be available within 24 hours of
the orbit. If you are looking for a project to do with the images,
look at our activities page for some great ideas that incorporate the
images.
For more information on how to make an image request take a look at
our User Guide.
www.earthKAM.org

[ANS would like to thank E.Mike Cardel, AMSAT ANS Rotating Editor
for the above
information]

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Estimated March 2018 Launch Date for Es'hail 2 Satellite
The SatBeams website says they have a estimated launch date of
28-Mar-2018 for the Es'hail 2 satellite carrying the world's first
geostationary amateur radio service in S-band/X-band ranges via its
AMSAT-DL hosted payload.
Launch site: Cape Canaveral
Launch vehicle: Falcon 9 v1.2
Commercial payloads on Es'hail 2 include 24 Ku-band and 11-Ka-band
transponders to provide direct broadcasting services throughout the
Middle East and North Africa as well as government communication
services.
Posted at: https://www.satbeams.com/satellites?id=2683

[ANS thanks SatBeams.com for the above information]

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Upcoming ARISS Contact Schedule



Quick list of scheduled contacts and events:

Vilniaus Jono Basanaviciaus Gymnasium together with Vilniaus Jono
Basanaviciaus Progymnasium, Vilnius, Lithuania, direct via LY1BWB The
ISS callsign is presently scheduled to be OR4ISS The scheduled
astronaut is Scott Tingle KG5NZA Contact is a go for: Mon 2018-
02-12 12:45:49 UTC
Los Angeles Academy Middle School, Los Angeles, CA, direct via W6RVD
The ISS callsign is presently scheduled to be NA1SS The scheduled
astronaut is Scott Tingle KG5NZA Contact is a go for: Fri 2018-
02-16 16:53:20 UTC
University of the Philippines Integrated School, Quezon City,
Philippines, direct via DX1ISS The ISS callsign is presently
scheduled to be OR4ISS The scheduled astronaut is Mark Vande Hei
KG5GNP Contact is a go for: Sat 2018-02-17 10:23:00 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 Kenwood 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:
Francesco IK?WGF with 132
Satoshi 7M3TJZ with 128
Gaston ON4WF with 123
Sergey RV3DR with 100

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 2018-02-06 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
http://www.amsat.org/amsat/ariss/news/arissnews.txt
Total number of ARISS ISS to earth school events is 1206. Each
school counts as 1 event.
Total number of ARISS ISS to earth school contacts is 1155.
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 2018-02-06 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_corr
ection
.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. 53 on orbit
Mark Vande Hei KG5GNP
Alexander Misurkin
Joe Acaba KE5DAR
Exp. 54 on orbit
Scott Tingle KG5NZA
Norishige Kanai
Alexander Skvortsov

[ANS thanks Charlie Sufana, AJ9N for the above information]

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Ham Radio Now Episode 384 AMSAT Update from Orlando

AMSAT President Joe Spier K6WAO talks about AMSAT and Satellites
with Gary
Pearce KN4AQ on the Ham Radio Now at Orlando Hamcation
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rGg1VJ5SpBk
(thanks to Ham Radio Now)


[ANS thanks JoAnne, K8JKM for the above information]

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GOLF-TEE Presidents' Challenge Ends February 15th

One week to go in the GOLE-TEE Presidents' Challenge! Please
consider a donation to help kick start the next generation
of AMSAT satellites.

In October 2017, AMSAT announced the GOLF (Greater Orbit, Larger
Footprint) program. The first project of the GOLF program is a
technology demonstrator named GOLF-TEE (Technology Evaluation
Environment). The design is a 3U CubeSat with deployable solar
panels, ADAC (attitude determination and control), Software Defined
Radio (SDR) Transponder, and a Vanderbilt University Low Energy
Proton (LEP) experiment. Now is the time to begin work on the
GOLF-TEE Project.

At the end of 2017, AMSAT has generous offers from two AMSAT Past
Presidents for matching funds up to $15,000 for those that contri-
bute to the GOLF-TEE campaign between now and February 15th. Make
your donation twice as valuable by taking advantage of this oppor-
tunity and contributing, and help AMSAT fund the launch of the next
series of satellites of the GOLF program. Planning is for a launch
in 2019.

Donations of $100 and $1,000 or more will be eligible for a special
AMSAT GOLF premium. (Both premiums are currently being designed,
so please be patient awaiting delivery.)


[ANS thanks JoAnne, K8JKM for the above information]

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Satellite Shorts From All Over

+ Object 43199 has apparently been identified as Shaonian Xing
(Youth Sat)
+ A video from the RSGB 2017 Convention
+ LibreSpaceFoundation Talk
+ Be on the lookout for Clayton, W5PFG/p

Object 43199 has apparently been identified as Shaonian Xing (Youth
Sat).
So the unknown satellite that identifies itself as MXSAT-1 is
actually the student satellite Shaonian Xing. It also means this
satellite does not transmit on its coordinated frequencies. Let's
wait and see if its FM repeater will be activated and on which
frequencies it will operate.
http://www.amsatuk.me.uk/iaru/finished_detail.php?serialnum=547

[ANS would like to thank Nico, PA0DLO for the above
information]

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A video from the RSGB 2017 Convention, "Amateur deep space
reception", by Paul Marsh, M0EYT can found at:
http://rsgb.org/main/publications-archives/video/rsgb-convention-
lectures/rsgb-2017-convention-lectures/

Paul Marsh, M0EYT gives an introduction into deep space mega-DX, the
equipment needed and the techniques used to identify extremely weak
signals coming from man-made space probes in various parts of our
solar system. X-Band (8.4GHz) is the primary band of discussion but
Paul also talks briefly about S and Ka reception equipment and
antennas.
You can receive signals from spacecraft in excess of 1 billion Km
with
a modest size dish in your garden. If you have an interest in EME or
microwave weak signal reception, Amateur DSR can help you push the
limits
of what is possible with home-built equipment.

[ANS would like to thank The RSGB for the above
information]

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LibreSpaceFoundation Talk
Watch the LibreSpaceFoundation FOSDEM talk on UPSat_gr the 1st open
source hardware and software satellite https://youtu.be/D8QtZ9IRLto

[ANS would like to thank LibreSpaceFoundation for the above
information]

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Be on the lookout for Clayton, W5PFG/p, for casual satellite
operation from the DM70 area of West Texas starting the
evening of February 15 through the morning of February 18
He will operate from DM70xo and some of the neighboring
grid squares including DM80, DL79, DL89. (via W5PFG)


[ANS would like to thank JoAnne, K9JKM for the above
information]

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/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,
Chris Bradley, AA5EM
aa5em at amsat dot org
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From rbond at robertbond.com  Mon Feb 12 05:14:04 2018
From: rbond at robertbond.com (Robert Bond)
Date: Mon, 12 Feb 2018 00:14:04 -0500
Subject: [amsat-bb] FO-29 with Troop 287
Message-ID: <CAHo8vw1_+7owL3Asr023WUp9VrfSbAe7GGxGa96Bzs9KLCw7tQ@mail.gmail.com>

I will be working the Sept 12 7:39 pm EST (Sept 13 00:39Z) pass of FO-29
(that's all that's passing over during the Scout meeting) with Troop 287.
I'm giving them an intro to the Radio Merit Badge and was going to do a
satellite demo. It's a bit of a low pass and over the Atlantic at that, but
we will be listening and hopefully make a QSO.

Thanks,

Robert Bond - KM4YSC

From pa3weg at amsat.org  Mon Feb 12 07:59:59 2018
From: pa3weg at amsat.org (wouter weggelaar)
Date: Mon, 12 Feb 2018 08:59:59 +0100
Subject: [amsat-bb] AO73/FUNcube-1 Mode
In-Reply-To: <D37587A4F84B4E248FC1675D545A08D7@LAPTOP91ASAKDB>
References: <D37587A4F84B4E248FC1675D545A08D7@LAPTOP91ASAKDB>
Message-ID: <CAKXf1rFNtWBfgEoDi08M68qvnViMDm6TWhbAj2Zr7dHeg=pmPA@mail.gmail.com>

Hi All,

AO-73/FUNcube-1 is now in continuous educational mode until Thursday.

73
Wouter PA3WEG

On Thu, Feb 8, 2018 at 7:44 AM, Graham Shirville
<g.shirville at btinternet.com> wrote:
> Hi All,
> AO73/FUNcube-1 is now in continuous amateur mode until Sunday. Have fun with
> the transponder.
> 73
> Graham
> G3VZV

From peteragreen at me.com  Mon Feb 12 10:19:55 2018
From: peteragreen at me.com (Peter Green)
Date: Mon, 12 Feb 2018 10:19:55 +0000
Subject: [amsat-bb] FoxTelem on a Mac
Message-ID: <78194986-BF77-484B-81F0-B0AF8D4B5225@me.com>

I am trying to run FoxTelem on a Mac without success currently. I would very much like to contribute to the telemetry warehouse.

Using an Icom 910 with iMac running Sierra.

Is there anyone on the list that is achieving this successfully who could give me a few pointers, perhaps of list would be best?

Many thanks
Pete G0ABI

From dave at g4dpz.me.uk  Mon Feb 12 11:11:30 2018
From: dave at g4dpz.me.uk (David Johnson)
Date: Mon, 12 Feb 2018 11:11:30 +0000
Subject: [amsat-bb] FUNcube data Warehouse outage
Message-ID: <36DA0E9D-936C-4FB1-85C0-5DC54B501CE7@g4dpz.me.uk>

Hi,

We had a short outage this morning between 10:00 - 11:00 UTC.

There was fault with the web application running out of resources, we have been running without a break for some time :-)

Server restarted and dashboards are sending their backlog and of course scores are being updated (realtime providers may look a bit strange as the
warehouse collects out of sequence packets from users)

73

- Dave, G4DPZ

From lgnachif at gmail.com  Mon Feb 12 11:26:27 2018
From: lgnachif at gmail.com (Luciano Gasparini)
Date: Mon, 12 Feb 2018 08:26:27 -0300
Subject: [amsat-bb] Test
Message-ID: <CAK6OexzzvtuW6eZqCSUxNkBMLmW28vqQKnBsvzDpUeL_0abNEQ@mail.gmail.com>

Test only.

From ewpereira at gmail.com  Mon Feb 12 13:38:57 2018
From: ewpereira at gmail.com (Edson W. R. Pereira)
Date: Mon, 12 Feb 2018 11:38:57 -0200
Subject: [amsat-bb] Maintenance depot or individual to repair an ICOM
	IC-821
In-Reply-To: <594d9177-b5d2-0981-18f4-1c43c68255a9@att.net>
References: <594d9177-b5d2-0981-18f4-1c43c68255a9@att.net>
Message-ID: <CALNQy48EGhKp3VR4Kcc1sWJzhdr9d1COpRzooRhUv1c_VKG20g@mail.gmail.com>

Mac,

Ask the person realizing the repair to check Q42 and Q43 (RN2425) in the
main unit. Many IC-821H presented a problem with low power, including mine.
The problem is normally due to a partial damage of Q42 and/or Q43
transistors in the power control circuits (for both VHF and UHF). It is
advisable to replace both transistors by a part that can tolerate higher
power levels. A p-channel switching mosfet can do the job.

73, Edson PY2SDR

On Sat, Feb 10, 2018 at 10:28 PM, Mac A. Cody <maccody at att.net> wrote:

> Hello,
>
> A fellow ham in my radio club has an ICOM IC-821 that has developed
> a problem.  The transmit power on 2M has dropped from its nominal 45 Watts
> to 18 Watts.  He has already attempted to obtain service through ICOM and
> some other repair services without success.  Is anyone aware of a repair
> outlet or an individual that is knowledgeable of the IC-821 in order to
> perform repairs?
>
> 73,
>
> Mac Cody / AE5PH
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From burns at fisher.cc  Mon Feb 12 14:06:52 2018
From: burns at fisher.cc (Burns Fisher)
Date: Mon, 12 Feb 2018 09:06:52 -0500
Subject: [amsat-bb] FoxTelem on a Mac
In-Reply-To: <78194986-BF77-484B-81F0-B0AF8D4B5225@me.com>
References: <78194986-BF77-484B-81F0-B0AF8D4B5225@me.com>
Message-ID: <CABX7KxWqMxJ5UxJKJDF0tiL9ETR_s_WzJTt72OscCcbGX2hH9g@mail.gmail.com>

Can you say more about the problems you are having?  I regularly test
FoxTelem on a Mac, but generally to download telemetry from the server, and
not to collect data directly off the air.  What version of FoxTelem and
what symptoms are you having?

On Mon, Feb 12, 2018 at 5:19 AM, Peter Green <peteragreen at me.com> wrote:

> I am trying to run FoxTelem on a Mac without success currently. I would
> very much like to contribute to the telemetry warehouse.
>
> Using an Icom 910 with iMac running Sierra.
>
> Is there anyone on the list that is achieving this successfully who could
> give me a few pointers, perhaps of list would be best?
>
> Many thanks
> Pete G0ABI
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From k2gog at yahoo.com  Mon Feb 12 14:17:50 2018
From: k2gog at yahoo.com (Steve Bossert)
Date: Mon, 12 Feb 2018 14:17:50 +0000 (UTC)
Subject: [amsat-bb] Visually impaired satellite operators?
In-Reply-To: <CAAJiE8N4Cp+eUwKeYkH6_7C-VaWbbASr3QwCoLj90MwytY6r4g@mail.gmail.com>
References: <CAGdEbNYFQAZE_Mua1b74cXAH1DXBNC2XP+H_XwQdTXmoJmcdeg@mail.gmail.com>
	<CAAJiE8N4Cp+eUwKeYkH6_7C-VaWbbASr3QwCoLj90MwytY6r4g@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <1098793930.3250623.1518445070886@mail.yahoo.com>

The Kenwood TH-D74 does have audible readout which may be helpful for those with visual impairments if they are looking for a hand held radio, but its not full duplex but will allow reception of the transponder satellites given its SSB RX capabilities. The Kenwood TS-2000 may however be the best overall option available today.?
Thanks,?
Steve K2GOG? ?FN31
Steve Bossert?K2GOG at yahoo.com?914-573-1799 

    On Sunday, February 11, 2018, 9:41:36 PM EST, Don KB2YSI <kb2ysi at gmail.com> wrote:  
 
 Phil & anyone else,

I would be interesting on information on this as well. There is a fellow
club member that is interested in trying satellites. Of course I said that
I would help him to be best of my (limited) ability, so anything to help
make that more successful would be appreciated.

On Sat, Feb 10, 2018 at 8:37 PM, Philip Jenkins <n4hf.philip at gmail.com>
wrote:

> One of the club members where I'm scheduled to do a satellite presentation
> has very little vision, but he is VERY interested in getting on the birds.
>
> I don't know yet if he's going to be interested in just the FM birds, or
> the linear ones as well. I haven't seen his shack yet, so not sure of what
> equipment (HF/VHF/UHF) he might already have. He did mention he has some
> Kenwood equipment; he implied that that company's radios are more
> user-friendly for the visually impaired.
>
> Is anyone on the BB aware of a current active satellite user who is vision
> impaired whom I might call on for advice - for radio/PC software & hardware
> -? when the time arises? I may drop a line to Handi-Hams too for their
> advice.
>
> Thanks
>
> Philip N4HF
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-- 
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From dave at g4dpz.me.uk  Mon Feb 12 16:07:08 2018
From: dave at g4dpz.me.uk (David Johnson)
Date: Mon, 12 Feb 2018 16:07:08 +0000
Subject: [amsat-bb] FUNcube Data Warehouse
Message-ID: <9F7C0AA8-9FF7-442F-BD7E-EDAB26199FAF@g4dpz.me.uk>

Hi,

It looks like we are experiencing some problems with the database connectivity associated with the warehouse.

You may experience some short outages as I fix it over the next few hours.

73

- Dave



From jean.marc.momple at gmail.com  Mon Feb 12 16:50:35 2018
From: jean.marc.momple at gmail.com (Jean Marc Momple)
Date: Mon, 12 Feb 2018 20:50:35 +0400
Subject: [amsat-bb] AO-92 L-band recording from FM05 - 2018-02-12 0224
	UTC
In-Reply-To: <CALn0fKMGN8bMECW3=iPdvUg+9DQY=YUT0QC_rg7BzQYKzCaB9Q@mail.gmail.com>
References: <CALn0fKMGN8bMECW3=iPdvUg+9DQY=YUT0QC_rg7BzQYKzCaB9Q@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <7A5BEB30-00A5-4F36-9B76-032F6D859E43@gmail.com>

John,

To my humble and first opinion (having made only one QSO with ZS2BK) the L-Band mode is as good as the U/V mode, a superb bird and congratulations to the project team. 

This part of the world we have 

Really amazing, hopefully it will be switched on L-band mode every week so that we may experiment more and it will encourage the community to move of higher/microwave frequencies which is quite challenging for most of us but with so much  rewarding experience.

I really encourage you to be in the club, just a transverter needed that you may build yourself or buy off the shelf.

73

Jean Marc (3B8DU)



> On Feb 12, 2018, at 7:01 AM, John Brier <johnbrier at gmail.com> wrote:
> 
> I heard a good number of people experimenting with the L-band uplink
> on AO-92 tonight on the 0224 UTC pass. Really wish I could get in on
> the club ;-)
> 
> I heard N8MH, WB8RJY, WB8OTH, AA5PK, N8HM, and KC9ELU.
> 
> Here is my recording from a Kenwood TH-D72 with an Arrow. I didn't
> pick the antenna up off the ground until about 1:07. I had the audio
> really low in the first 4 minutes too.
> 
> https://www.dropbox.com/s/10866vwios9qvqy/KG4AKV_2018-02-12_-_0224_UTC_-AO-92_-_L-band_FM05.WAV?dl=0
> 
> 73, John Brier KG4AKV
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From jean.marc.momple at gmail.com  Mon Feb 12 16:55:57 2018
From: jean.marc.momple at gmail.com (Jean Marc Momple)
Date: Mon, 12 Feb 2018 20:55:57 +0400
Subject: [amsat-bb] AO-92 L-band recording from FM05 - 2018-02-12 0224
	UTC
In-Reply-To: <7A5BEB30-00A5-4F36-9B76-032F6D859E43@gmail.com>
References: <CALn0fKMGN8bMECW3=iPdvUg+9DQY=YUT0QC_rg7BzQYKzCaB9Q@mail.gmail.com>
	<7A5BEB30-00A5-4F36-9B76-032F6D859E43@gmail.com>
Message-ID: <0594016C-7682-4D4C-9FE8-1AA587CDD590@gmail.com>

Sorry the mail went out by error my side:

I just wanted to say that:

> This part of the world we have nearly no traffic on the birds, sometimes frustrating as no one respond to CQ?s, however is you have a response you have the bird to chat for the whole passage, Hi!

73?s



Jean Marc


> On Feb 12, 2018, at 8:50 PM, Jean Marc Momple <jean.marc.momple at gmail.com> wrote:
> 
> John,
> 
> To my humble and first opinion (having made only one QSO with ZS2BK) the L-Band mode is as good as the U/V mode, a superb bird and congratulations to the project team. 
> 
> This part of the world we have 
> 
> Really amazing, hopefully it will be switched on L-band mode every week so that we may experiment more and it will encourage the community to move of higher/microwave frequencies which is quite challenging for most of us but with so much  rewarding experience.
> 
> I really encourage you to be in the club, just a transverter needed that you may build yourself or buy off the shelf.
> 
> 73
> 
> Jean Marc (3B8DU)
> 
> 
> 
>> On Feb 12, 2018, at 7:01 AM, John Brier <johnbrier at gmail.com> wrote:
>> 
>> I heard a good number of people experimenting with the L-band uplink
>> on AO-92 tonight on the 0224 UTC pass. Really wish I could get in on
>> the club ;-)
>> 
>> I heard N8MH, WB8RJY, WB8OTH, AA5PK, N8HM, and KC9ELU.
>> 
>> Here is my recording from a Kenwood TH-D72 with an Arrow. I didn't
>> pick the antenna up off the ground until about 1:07. I had the audio
>> really low in the first 4 minutes too.
>> 
>> https://www.dropbox.com/s/10866vwios9qvqy/KG4AKV_2018-02-12_-_0224_UTC_-AO-92_-_L-band_FM05.WAV?dl=0
>> 
>> 73, John Brier KG4AKV
>> _______________________________________________
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>> to all interested persons worldwide without requiring membership. Opinions expressed
>> are solely those of the author, and do not reflect the official views of AMSAT-NA.
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From n0jy at amsat.org  Mon Feb 12 18:15:08 2018
From: n0jy at amsat.org (Jerry Buxton)
Date: Mon, 12 Feb 2018 12:15:08 -0600
Subject: [amsat-bb] AO-92 L-band recording from FM05 - 2018-02-12 0224
	UTC
In-Reply-To: <7A5BEB30-00A5-4F36-9B76-032F6D859E43@gmail.com>
References: <CALn0fKMGN8bMECW3=iPdvUg+9DQY=YUT0QC_rg7BzQYKzCaB9Q@mail.gmail.com>
	<7A5BEB30-00A5-4F36-9B76-032F6D859E43@gmail.com>
Message-ID: <b6a4a33c-f748-f211-b5ee-f729165ca8ed@amsat.org>

On 2/12/2018 10:50, Jean Marc Momple wrote:
> To my humble and first opinion (having made only one QSO with ZS2BK) the L-Band mode is as good as the U/V mode, a superb bird and congratulations to the project team. 

Jean Marc,

On behalf of the entire AMSAT Fox-1 Engineering Team, thank you!

Jerry Buxton, N?JY


From aj9n at aol.com  Mon Feb 12 19:32:16 2018
From: aj9n at aol.com (aj9n at aol.com)
Date: Mon, 12 Feb 2018 14:32:16 -0500
Subject: [amsat-bb] Upcoming ARISS Contact Schedule as of 2018-02-12 19:30
	UTC
Message-ID: <1618b80e856-c8a-39e4@webjas-vad240.srv.aolmail.net>

Upcoming ARISS Contact Schedule as of 2018-02-12 19:30 UTC



Quick list of scheduled contacts and events:

?
Vilniaus Jono Basanaviciaus Gymnasium together with Vilniaus Jono Basanaviciaus Progymnasium, Vilnius, Lithuania, direct via LY1BWB
The ISS callsign is presently scheduled to be OR4ISS
The scheduled astronaut is Joe Acaba KE5DAR (***)
Contact is a go for: Wed 2018-02-14 12:37:44 UTC 49 deg (***)

?

Los Angeles Academy Middle School, Los Angeles, CA, direct via W6RVD
The ISS callsign is presently scheduled to be NA1SS
The scheduled astronaut is Scott Tingle KG5NZA
Contact is a go for: Fri 2018-02-16 16:53:20 UTC 34 deg

Watch for possible change of contact time to Thursday. (***)



University of the Philippines Integrated School, Quezon City, Philippines, direct via DX1ISS
The ISS callsign is presently scheduled to be OR4ISS
The scheduled astronaut is Mark Vande Hei KG5GNP
Contact is a go for: Sat 2018-02-17 10:23:00 UTC 70 deg



"Galaxy - Children and Youth Center for Space Education", Kaluga, Russia, direct via TBD
The ISS callsign is presently scheduled to be RS?ISS
The scheduled astronaut is Alexander Misurkin

Contact is a go for 2018-02-18 10:45 UTC


Agrupamento de Escolas do Fund?o, Fund?o, Portugal, direct via CS5DBB
The ISS callsign is presently scheduled to be OR4ISS (***)
The scheduled astronaut is Scott Tingle KG5NZA (***)
Contact is a go for: Wed 2018-02-21 09:38:11 UTC 33 deg (***)



Museum of Science & Technology - Danforth Middle School, Syracuse, NY, direct via K2MST
The ISS callsign is presently scheduled to be NA1SS
The scheduled astronaut is Mark Vande Hei KG5GNP (***)

Contact is a go for: Fri 2018-02-23 14:08:52 UTC 28 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 Kenwood 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:? 

Francesco IK?WGF with 132

Satoshi 7M3TJZ with 128

Gaston ON4WF with 123

Sergey RV3DR with 100


****************************************************************************
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?2018-02-12 19:30 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

http://www.amsat.org/amsat/ariss/news/arissnews.txt

Total number?of ARISS ISS to earth school events is 1206.
Each school counts as 1?event.
Total number of ARISS ISS to earth school contacts is 1155.
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 2018-02-06 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. 53 on orbit

Mark Vande Hei KG5GNP

Alexander Misurkin

Joe Acaba KE5DAR

?

Exp. 54 on orbit

Scott Tingle KG5NZA

Norishige Kanai

Alexander Skvortsov


****************************************************************************

73,
Charlie?Sufana AJ9N
One of the ARISS operation team mentors

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From occamrazr at yahoo.com  Mon Feb 12 21:00:36 2018
From: occamrazr at yahoo.com (butch alline)
Date: Mon, 12 Feb 2018 16:00:36 -0500
Subject: [amsat-bb] Server.SDX not autoloading in Sat32PC ver. 12.8c
Message-ID: <c8d07d6d-5d50-8560-e8ab-66f326e73348@yahoo.com>

According to Win 10 task manager, Server.SDX is not loading 
automatically when I run Sat32PC (latest version 12.8c).? No error 
messages pop up to indicate this failure to load.? If I start Server.SDX 
manually, it now shows up in task manager.? Server.SDX is located here: 
C:\Program Files (x86)\SatPC32\SDX.

So... From here: http://www.dk1tb.de/indexeng.htm, I downloaded *e**. 
ServerSDX update
*The ServerSDX file for Yaesu GS-232A/B amd compatible controllers that 
comes with? the SatPC32 setup file outputs the target azimuth and 
elevation positions? to the controller? but doesn't read the actual 
positions from the controller. With the link below you can download a 
modified ServerSDX.exe that displays also the actual azimuth and 
elevation values.

The original Server.SDX and the "updated" Server.SDX were tested 
separately, appear to be the same file, and look the same to me.? 
Neither one loads automatically with Sat32PC when placed in C:\Program 
Files (x86)\SatPC32\SDX.? Both versions accept and store the com port in 
setup and I can manually input commands that show in "target",? but when 
I do a "read position", I get error "no response from controller".

Here are some pix:

Server.SDX as opened manually (both versions):


After manual input:


After "read position":


1. Why no autoload of Server.SDX

2. Why no response from controller??? Yes I did restart Sat32PC after 
making changes...

Any and all help appreciated.

Butch K8KO




From occamrazr at yahoo.com  Mon Feb 12 21:06:56 2018
From: occamrazr at yahoo.com (butch alline)
Date: Mon, 12 Feb 2018 16:06:56 -0500
Subject: [amsat-bb] Sat32PC interface with Yaesu GS-5500
Message-ID: <f33fbe93-3245-4a6a-ff25-5b956757671a@yahoo.com>

I am trying to set up a rotor interface using an Arduino and a Yaesu GS-550.

The Arduino interface by Tom Doyle W9KE is shown here 
<http://www.tomdoyle.org/simplesatrotorcontroller/SimpleSatRotorController.html>. 


If anyone has "been there and done that", please contact me please.

73
Butch K8KO

From povern at yahoo.com  Mon Feb 12 22:10:14 2018
From: povern at yahoo.com (Povern)
Date: Mon, 12 Feb 2018 12:10:14 -1000
Subject: [amsat-bb] SDR for fm sats
Message-ID: <1C7F25E6-BC7E-4647-B552-2B7D444AB94C@yahoo.com>

Anyone using sdr for linear sats? Very new to these and have zero experience with sdr. Looking for any input and hints for using these for the ssb birds.

KE0PBR

> Paul Overn

From milen.bourilkov+amsatbb at gmail.com  Mon Feb 12 23:00:13 2018
From: milen.bourilkov+amsatbb at gmail.com (Milen KG2C)
Date: Mon, 12 Feb 2018 18:00:13 -0500
Subject: [amsat-bb] SDR for fm sats
In-Reply-To: <1C7F25E6-BC7E-4647-B552-2B7D444AB94C@yahoo.com>
References: <1C7F25E6-BC7E-4647-B552-2B7D444AB94C@yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <CA+oUq1hx=m7JmGRiOyp7ryD=KjktzAuRB=59h7Fu_5U5PQ+JPw@mail.gmail.com>

Hi Paul,

I occasionally use my SDRPlay RSP1A to just listen to linear and FM sats.
I'm very happy with how it works as I can see any signal on the band and
just click on it to listen.
I haven't attempted to setup doppler correction yet because I don't have a
good transmitting antenna to use in that setup and it is no problem to
adjust the doppler correction manually when listening. Another neat feature
is that the software (SDRUno) can record the entire bandwidth that you are
looking at. For example you could be recording the entire downlink while
the sat is passing and then listen to every QSO from the recording and
decode the telemetry.

I did synchronize the frequency control for when I use the SDR receiver on
HF and that used SDRUno with Omnirig, so I guess any software package that
works with Omnirig will be able to control the frequency. Or if you need
something else, there are other software packages for controlling the SDR,
other than SDRUno.

Best wishes,
Milen KG2C

On Mon, Feb 12, 2018 at 5:10 PM, Povern via AMSAT-BB <amsat-bb at amsat.org>
wrote:

> Anyone using sdr for linear sats? Very new to these and have zero
> experience with sdr. Looking for any input and hints for using these for
> the ssb birds.
>
> KE0PBR
>
> > Paul Overn
> _______________________________________________
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From ingejack at cox.net  Mon Feb 12 23:24:13 2018
From: ingejack at cox.net (alex weimer)
Date: Mon, 12 Feb 2018 16:24:13 -0700 (MST)
Subject: [amsat-bb] Ukube-1 Satellite
Message-ID: <1342721780.13017.1518477853398@myemail.cox.net>

Ukube-1 Sat very strong during west coast pass at 2300Z  Great downlink signal even at LOS here in DM42 Arizona Transponder always on !!

This Satellite definitely being under used . Wish more people would get on !!   JACK  KC7MG

From va3ma.va3ma at gmail.com  Mon Feb 12 23:27:52 2018
From: va3ma.va3ma at gmail.com (VA3MA - Dan Howard)
Date: Mon, 12 Feb 2018 23:27:52 +0000
Subject: [amsat-bb] Ukube-1 Satellite
In-Reply-To: <1342721780.13017.1518477853398@myemail.cox.net>
References: <1342721780.13017.1518477853398@myemail.cox.net>
Message-ID: <CAJLn2fPhNa1Oe14LGwmXmf=JRRsVnDW=1cKW1GKMieedRQsJ4w@mail.gmail.com>

Alex
A list of your antenna and Equipment would be helpful

On Mon, Feb 12, 2018, 18:24 alex weimer <ingejack at cox.net> wrote:

> Ukube-1 Sat very strong during west coast pass at 2300Z  Great downlink
> signal even at LOS here in DM42 Arizona Transponder always on !!
>
> This Satellite definitely being under used . Wish more people would get on
> !!   JACK  KC7MG
> _______________________________________________
> Sent via AMSAT-BB at amsat.org. AMSAT-NA makes this open forum available
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> expressed
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-- 

73
Dan VA3MA

Please note my new email
va3ma.va3ma at gmail.com

From jplanner at sbcglobal.net  Mon Feb 12 23:45:34 2018
From: jplanner at sbcglobal.net (Gerald Witalec)
Date: Mon, 12 Feb 2018 23:45:34 +0000 (UTC)
Subject: [amsat-bb] Controller for SAT Antennas
References: <1896964833.123879.1518479134738.ref@mail.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <1896964833.123879.1518479134738@mail.yahoo.com>

Hi everyone,
?? Is anyone using Arduno Uno with stepper motors and HRD to control the AZ/El antennas for the Sats?
Jerry...W8RQM????

From k7trkradio at charter.net  Tue Feb 13 00:12:13 2018
From: k7trkradio at charter.net (Ted Krempa)
Date: Mon, 12 Feb 2018 16:12:13 -0800
Subject: [amsat-bb] SDR for fm sats
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References: <1C7F25E6-BC7E-4647-B552-2B7D444AB94C@yahoo.com>
	<CA+oUq1hx=m7JmGRiOyp7ryD=KjktzAuRB=59h7Fu_5U5PQ+JPw@mail.gmail.com>
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Povern, the go to guy on the SDR stuff is Patrick Stoddard, WD9EWK. Awile
back, Patrick posted the following info on this board. I'm sure he won't
mind me reposting:

Hi Peter!

You are correct. The inexpensive RTL-SDR dongles are a great way to give SDR
a try. With the low prices, there should also be appropriate expectations.
Since these were originally made as television receivers, they were designed
for use with stronger signals than what we typically see from our
satellites. Can they work as a downlink receiver? Sure. Just like a Baofeng
HT can be used to work FM satellites. Not the best thing, but they can work.

I've tried a few of these devices as downlink receivers for working
satellites. In my case, these receivers need to be able to handle nearby RF
on a different band, which is a problem for some of these devices. My list
of devices I have tried are:

1. RTL-SDR dongles. No front-end filtering, not as sensitive as other
devices, they shut down in the presence of 5W or less when I am transmitting
to a satellite. Even as little as 500mW can be a problem for these devices.
I might have spent more time using these if I only wanted to receive. Also,
I would like to have something that didn't require an upconverter to cover
the HF spectrum above 24 MHz. I keep one plugged into a PC at my office, and
use that to listen to FM stations and occasionally the local fire or state
trooper dispatch channels (still in analog around Phoenix).

2. FUNcube Dongle Pro (not the Pro+). A better receiver than the RTL-SDRs,
but also lacking front-end filtering. No good for me as part of my satellite
station, but could have been fine for receive-only setups.

3. FUNcube Dongle Pro+. Nice receiver, has front-end filtering including SAW
filters at 2m and 70cm, directly compatible with the FUNcube Dashboard and
FoxTelem programs. Only drawback for me is the
192 kHz maximum bandwidth. The 240-420 MHz frequency gap is not a big deal,
but is for some who like hearing the military aircraft or satellites in this
range.

4. HackRF. This is a wideband transceiver, covering from around 100 kHz to 6
GHz, with a maximum bandwidth of 20 MHz. It is nice to use one of these to
watch the entire FM broadcast band, but its receiver really isn't up to the
task as a downlink receiver for our current satellites at 10m (AO-7 mode A),
2m, or 70cm. I have the Great Scott Gadgets HackRF One and the crowdfunded
HackRF Blue version. Other than the crowdfunded version using some different
components and costing about $100 less, the HackRF Blue functions the same
as the HackRF One. The HackRF devices lack front-end filtering, and come
with warnings about using them in the presence of strong RF, so I have not
tried using one of these along with an FT-817 or HT to work satellites, but
its receive-only performance is not impressive.

5. SDRplay. This is what I have been using for satellite work for the past
year. With 100 kHz-2 GHz unblocked, maximum 8 MHz bandwidth, and bandpass
filtering across that range, it has worked very well for me - even in Los
Angeles. I use this with an 8-inch Windows 10 tablet and HDSDR software,
which is a low-overhead program that does fine on these low-end tablets.
FUNcube Dashboard and FoxTelem cannot directly use an SDRplay, but with
something like HDSDR and a virtual audio cable I can make use of the SDRplay
with those programs. Or I can make RF recordings of the passes in HDSDR,
then play back the recording later through a virtual audio cable into those
programs to decode telemetry.

I have not tried either the Airspy or Airspy Mini. These units do not cover
below 24 MHz, and require an upconverter if you want to use them for HF
reception, but they will cover the bands currently used for our satellites,
starting at 10m and going up. There is a US-based distributor for Airspy, so
you don't have to order these from overseas.

Of course, your location will determine how much interference you will have
to withstand. I didn't have that to deal with at a recent demonstration I
gave in Long Beach earlier this year, when I used my SDRplay and tablet as
the downlink receiver to work a couple of the
XW-2 satellites. I don't have those issues at my house here in the Phoenix
area, and have yet to run into a place where there is a lot of interference
to deal with. I have used my SDRplay/HDSDR combination from many locations
across the US and Canada in the past year, and have yet to run into a
situation where the local RF swamps my SDRplay.

SDRplays are sold at HRO in the US for $149. FUNcube Dongle Pro+ is sold by
its UK manufacturer, and including FedEx shipping to the US runs around $200
depending on exchange rates. The HackRF One is available for around $300. I
have 3 SDRplays, two that go with me for demonstrations or presentations,
and one as a backup. I also have a couple of FUNcube Dongle Pro+ receivers,
which will eventually be used for an unattended receive-only setup at home
with the FUNcube Dashboard and FoxTelem programs on a PC.

I would recommend either the FUNcube Dongle Pro+ or SDRplay if you are
wanting to work satellites using one of these receivers for the downlink
side of your station. If you want to see some examples of what I have
received using my SDRplays, I have lots of RF recordings at
http://dropbox.wd9ewk.net/ - look for the folders with YYYYMMDD dates at the
start of the file names, followed by the satellite name and the grid I
operated from. You are welcome to download them and run them through HDSDR
or some other SDR software. And, yes, there is a lot of data up in that
Dropbox space. :-)

73!

Patrick WD9EWK/VA7EWK
http://www.wd9ewk.net/
Twitter: @WD9EWK



On Thu, Jun 16, 2016 at 8:33 PM, Peter Laws <plaws0 at gmail.com> wrote:

>
> The $20 versions are well worth the effort if you've never played with 
> an SDR of any sort before.  For satellite downlinks?  Dunno, never 
> tried.  Surely as you describe!
>
> Has anyone done any kind of "shoot out" comparing the cheapos to the 
> real ones or even between the real ones (FCD, SDRPlay)?  Before I 
> plunk down $200, I'd like to see what I'm getting ...  over and above 
> what my $20 dongle can do, of course.  :-)  I read what you typed, but 
> I'd like to see numbers.

73 and GL

Ted
K7TRK
>
>



From w3ab at yahoo.com  Tue Feb 13 00:23:45 2018
From: w3ab at yahoo.com (W3AB/GEO)
Date: Mon, 12 Feb 2018 16:23:45 -0800
Subject: [amsat-bb] Controller for SAT Antennas
In-Reply-To: <1896964833.123879.1518479134738@mail.yahoo.com>
References: <1896964833.123879.1518479134738.ref@mail.yahoo.com>
	<1896964833.123879.1518479134738@mail.yahoo.com>
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I recall seeing someone using steppers but they were small lightweight antennas. Ask Dr Google.

?___
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On Feb 12, 2018, 15:54, at 15:54, Gerald Witalec <jplanner at sbcglobal.net> wrote:
>Hi everyone,
>?? Is anyone using Arduno Uno with stepper motors and HRD to control
>the AZ/El antennas for the Sats?
>Jerry...W8RQM????
>_______________________________________________
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From jbr13 at md.metrocast.net  Tue Feb 13 01:19:58 2018
From: jbr13 at md.metrocast.net (Jason Rearick)
Date: Mon, 12 Feb 2018 20:19:58 -0500
Subject: [amsat-bb] SDR for fm sats
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References: <1C7F25E6-BC7E-4647-B552-2B7D444AB94C@yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <B47C3370497643E3B191BA7DB12B00B8@DESKTOPPHNOMM1>

Paul,  I have been using an SDRPlay RSP1 for my downlink on linear sats for 
a little while now.  I use a FT-817 for the uplink, and drive them both with 
SatPC32.  It works well and you can find a video on YouTube that shows the 
setup very well.

Jason
N3YUG



-----Original Message----- 
From: Povern via AMSAT-BB
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To: amsat-bb at amsat.org
Subject: [amsat-bb] SDR for fm sats

Anyone using sdr for linear sats? Very new to these and have zero experience 
with sdr. Looking for any input and hints for using these for the ssb birds.

KE0PBR

> Paul Overn
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From jim at beeson.cc  Tue Feb 13 03:26:52 2018
From: jim at beeson.cc (jim at beeson.cc)
Date: Mon, 12 Feb 2018 22:26:52 -0500
Subject: [amsat-bb] Jetstream JTBM270 - Dual Band 2m/70cm beam
Message-ID: <f0a2d2decd4098d1037c897f69ff4fd7.squirrel@webmail04.register.com>




Anybody use the Jetstream JTBM270 beam? If how did it work for you?

From n4csitwo at bellsouth.net  Tue Feb 13 04:34:04 2018
From: n4csitwo at bellsouth.net (n4csitwo at bellsouth.net)
Date: Mon, 12 Feb 2018 23:34:04 -0500
Subject: [amsat-bb] CORRECTED ARISS RELEASE: Upcoming ARISS contact with
	Vilniaus Jono Basanaviciaus Gymnasium together with Vilniaus
	Jono Basanaviciaus Progymnasium, Vilnius, Lithuania
Message-ID: <1175649E03A24458BCD2CA378788B505@DHJ>


UPCOMING ARISS CONTACT CORRECTED RELEASE:


The ARISS contact that was to occur today Monday, February 12, 2018 with Vilniaus Jono Basanaviciaus Gymnasium together with Vilniaus Jono Basanaviciaus Progymnasium in Vilnius, Lithuania has been rescheduled for Wednesday, February 14, 2018. A corrected copy of the release appears below. 


An International Space Station school contact has been planned with participants at Vilniaus Jono Basanaviciaus Gymnasium together with Vilniaus Jono Basanaviciaus Progymnasium, Vilnius, Lithuania on 14 Feb. The event is scheduled to begin at approximately 12:37 UTC. The duration of the contact is approximately 9 minutes and 30 seconds. The contact will be direct between OR4ISS and LY1BWB. The contact should be audible over Lithuania 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.

 

 

We are students of the Vilnius Jonas Basanaviciaus Gymnasium and Progymnasium.  Both of the schools are located in Vilnius, in the capital of Lithuania.  Here we are taught of all basic subjects such as physics, chemistry, biology, math, etc.  Our project team was assembled from both schools and each member has their own motivation to join, some of us are here to see what its like to make an amateur radio contact and talk to a person in space, some are here for the generic experience, while others try to figure out if space science would be what they want to do in their future lives.  Our team extends from writers, filmmakers to technical people, so everyone can try out everything and do what they like most.  Best thing about this project is that it is a very unique way to celebrate the 100 years of Lithuania?s independence.  All involved students will be able to mark this historical moment with such a powerful milestone and inspire future generations so that they never stop learning new things and never give up reaching new horizons.

 

 

Participants will ask as many of the following questions as time allows:

 

1. Jonas Basanavicius was named person of the century in Lithuania. What kind 

   of person would you choose to be your country's person of the century?

2. Can you see Lithuania from your current position?

3. What is your opinion about inflatable habitats that were tested in the 

   ISS?

4. If you could ever travel to one of the planets, which would you choose?

5. How your stay in space differs from what you had expected?

6. Are there any disagreements between crewmembers?

7. What extreme situations might be faced in the ISS?

8. What was the first thing you saw through the window of the ISS?

9. Who would you be if you were not an Astronaut?

10. If you had an opportunity to talk to someone from the past, who would it 

    be?

11. What annoys you the most in ISS?

12. Is the silence in space deeper that on Earth?

13. How do you relax in space?

14. Have you ever seen space junk colliding?

15. Which do you think is scarier; ascending or landing?

16. According to which time zone do you celebrate New Year?

17. How do paper planes fly in the space station?

18. What is going to be your first meal when you come back?

19. Do you use lasers made in Lithuania in your work?

20: How long does it take you to catch up with fashion?

 

 

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.  Los Angeles Academy Middle School, Los Angeles, CA, direct via W6RVD

     The ISS callsign is presently scheduled to be NA1SS

     The scheduled astronaut is Scott Tingle KG5NZA

     Contact is a go for: Fri 2018-02-16 16:53 UTC

 

 2.  University of the Philippines Integrated School, Quezon City, 

     Philippines, direct via DX1ISS

     The ISS callsign is presently scheduled to be OR4ISS

     The scheduled astronaut is Mark Vande Hei KG5GNP

     Contact is a go for: Sat 2018-02-17 10:23:00 UTC

 

 3. "Galaxy - Children and Youth Center for Space Education", Kaluga, Russia, 

     direct via TBD

     The ISS callsign is presently scheduled to be RS?ISS

     The scheduled astronaut is Alexander Misurkin

     Contact is a go for 2018-02-18 10:45 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), the Center for the Advancement of Science in Space (CASIS) and  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

 

 


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From ka3hsw at att.net  Tue Feb 13 05:08:48 2018
From: ka3hsw at att.net (George Henry)
Date: Mon, 12 Feb 2018 23:08:48 -0600
Subject: [amsat-bb] Server.SDX not autoloading in Sat32PC ver. 12.8c
In-Reply-To: <c8d07d6d-5d50-8560-e8ab-66f326e73348@yahoo.com>
References: <c8d07d6d-5d50-8560-e8ab-66f326e73348@yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <B085FB2997D34EBA88D14B40DBD9CA78@RadioRoomPC>

First thing to try is re-installing SatPC32 in its own folder, not under
Program Files (x86).  I keep hearing about problems with many types of
programs when installed to the Program Files folder under Win 8 and 10...


George, KA3HSW


-----Original Message-----
From: AMSAT-BB [mailto:amsat-bb-bounces at amsat.org] On Behalf Of butch alline
via AMSAT-BB
Sent: Monday, February 12, 2018 3:01 PM
To: AMSAT-BB at amsat.org
Subject: [amsat-bb] Server.SDX not autoloading in Sat32PC ver. 12.8c

According to Win 10 task manager, Server.SDX is not loading 
automatically when I run Sat32PC (latest version 12.8c).? No error 
messages pop up to indicate this failure to load.? If I start Server.SDX 
manually, it now shows up in task manager.? Server.SDX is located here: 
C:\Program Files (x86)\SatPC32\SDX.

So... From here: http://www.dk1tb.de/indexeng.htm, I downloaded *e**. 
ServerSDX update
*The ServerSDX file for Yaesu GS-232A/B amd compatible controllers that 
comes with? the SatPC32 setup file outputs the target azimuth and 
elevation positions? to the controller? but doesn't read the actual 
positions from the controller. With the link below you can download a 
modified ServerSDX.exe that displays also the actual azimuth and 
elevation values.

The original Server.SDX and the "updated" Server.SDX were tested 
separately, appear to be the same file, and look the same to me.? 
Neither one loads automatically with Sat32PC when placed in C:\Program 
Files (x86)\SatPC32\SDX.? Both versions accept and store the com port in 
setup and I can manually input commands that show in "target",? but when 
I do a "read position", I get error "no response from controller".

Here are some pix:

Server.SDX as opened manually (both versions):


After manual input:


After "read position":


1. Why no autoload of Server.SDX

2. Why no response from controller??? Yes I did restart Sat32PC after 
making changes...

Any and all help appreciated.

Butch K8KO


From vu3tyg at yahoo.co.in  Tue Feb 13 05:28:52 2018
From: vu3tyg at yahoo.co.in (Nitin Muttin)
Date: Tue, 13 Feb 2018 05:28:52 +0000 (UTC)
Subject: [amsat-bb] Controller for SAT Antennas
In-Reply-To: <6cec8f17-ba7a-4b1f-987a-8e69a38222d4@yahoo.com>
References: <1896964833.123879.1518479134738.ref@mail.yahoo.com>
	<1896964833.123879.1518479134738@mail.yahoo.com>
	<6cec8f17-ba7a-4b1f-987a-8e69a38222d4@yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <745097903.186061.1518499732661@mail.yahoo.com>

Yes, there are also Pi3 based designs . Visit?https://satnogs.org/documentation/hardware/?73
Nitin [VU3TYG]

      From: W3AB/GEO via AMSAT-BB <amsat-bb at amsat.org>
 To: Gerald Witalec <jplanner at sbcglobal.net> 
Cc: AMSAT-BB at amsat.org
 Sent: Tuesday, 13 February 2018 5:55 AM
 Subject: Re: [amsat-bb] Controller for SAT Antennas
   
I recall seeing someone using steppers but they were small lightweight antennas. Ask Dr Google.

?___
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On Feb 12, 2018, 15:54, at 15:54, Gerald Witalec <jplanner at sbcglobal.net> wrote:
>Hi everyone,
>?? Is anyone using Arduno Uno with stepper motors and HRD to control
>the AZ/El antennas for the Sats?
>Jerry...W8RQM????
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From kb2ysi at gmail.com  Tue Feb 13 13:00:45 2018
From: kb2ysi at gmail.com (Don KB2YSI)
Date: Tue, 13 Feb 2018 08:00:45 -0500
Subject: [amsat-bb] SDR for fm sats
In-Reply-To: <B47C3370497643E3B191BA7DB12B00B8@DESKTOPPHNOMM1>
References: <1C7F25E6-BC7E-4647-B552-2B7D444AB94C@yahoo.com>
	<B47C3370497643E3B191BA7DB12B00B8@DESKTOPPHNOMM1>
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A little off topic, but the RTL-SDR.com v3 dongle does support HF without
up converting, and is inexpensive. They are a good way to play with SDR and
not spend a lot of money to do it.

As mentioned, it will shut down due to near by transmissions.  I attempted
it on a linear bird one time with it hooked up to my Android phone and SDR
Touch app.

73, Don KB2YSI

On Feb 12, 2018 20:43, "Jason Rearick" <jbr13 at md.metrocast.net> wrote:

> Paul,  I have been using an SDRPlay RSP1 for my downlink on linear sats
> for a little while now.  I use a FT-817 for the uplink, and drive them both
> with SatPC32.  It works well and you can find a video on YouTube that shows
> the setup very well.
>
> Jason
> N3YUG
>
>
>
> -----Original Message----- From: Povern via AMSAT-BB
> Sent: Monday, February 12, 2018 5:10 PM
> To: amsat-bb at amsat.org
> Subject: [amsat-bb] SDR for fm sats
>
> Anyone using sdr for linear sats? Very new to these and have zero
> experience with sdr. Looking for any input and hints for using these for
> the ssb birds.
>
> KE0PBR
>
> Paul Overn
>>
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From n9ee at tampabay.rr.com  Tue Feb 13 12:58:48 2018
From: n9ee at tampabay.rr.com (n9ee at tampabay.rr.com)
Date: Tue, 13 Feb 2018 7:58:48 -0500
Subject: [amsat-bb] Controller for SAT Antennas
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how can I unsubscribe from this list???


73, ron, n9ee/r  know code Extra

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---- Nitin Muttin via AMSAT-BB <amsat-bb at amsat.org> wrote: 
> Yes, there are also Pi3 based designs . Visit?https://satnogs.org/documentation/hardware/?73
Nitin [VU3TYG]

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 To: Gerald Witalec <jplanner at sbcglobal.net> 
Cc: AMSAT-BB at amsat.org
 Sent: Tuesday, 13 February 2018 5:55 AM
 Subject: Re: [amsat-bb] Controller for SAT Antennas
   
I recall seeing someone using steppers but they were small lightweight antennas. Ask Dr Google.

?___
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On Feb 12, 2018, 15:54, at 15:54, Gerald Witalec <jplanner at sbcglobal.net> wrote:
>Hi everyone,
>?? Is anyone using Arduno Uno with stepper motors and HRD to control
>the AZ/El antennas for the Sats?
>Jerry...W8RQM????
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From gabrielzeifman at gmail.com  Tue Feb 13 13:22:07 2018
From: gabrielzeifman at gmail.com (Gabriel Zeifman)
Date: Tue, 13 Feb 2018 13:22:07 +0000
Subject: [amsat-bb] BP41/51 Tomorrow
Message-ID: <CAEGYLCv6XgiAjupaBFV4dtkUAw8Y8ck-R0JFXfQxT7Og6z-mkw@mail.gmail.com>

Hello fellow people of the birds,

Tomorrow (Feb 14) I will be returning to Alaska from a little visit to New
York. As long as all goes as planned, my intended flight arrives at
Anchorage at about 1400Z and I will have several hours on the ground there.

The BP41/51 line is on the airport so I'm planning to head over there, or
at least activate both grids separately (there are parks either side of the
line). Weather looks like it should cooperate, hopefully. Ops will probably
more centered around BP51, but I'll try to do as much from BP41 as
possible.

I will have info on specific passes on my twitter more near-in,
@AL6D_Alaska. I'll be back to ninja-portable on this visit with my
FT-817NDs.

73,
Gabe
AL6D/VE6NJH

From kb1pvh at gmail.com  Tue Feb 13 13:47:19 2018
From: kb1pvh at gmail.com (Dave Webb KB1PVH)
Date: Tue, 13 Feb 2018 08:47:19 -0500
Subject: [amsat-bb] Controller for SAT Antennas
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> how can I unsubscribe from this list???
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>
> ---- Nitin Muttin via AMSAT-BB <amsat-bb at amsat.org> wrote:
> > Yes, there are also Pi3 based designs . Visit https://satnogs.org/
> documentation/hardware/ 73
> Nitin [VU3TYG]
>
>       From: W3AB/GEO via AMSAT-BB <amsat-bb at amsat.org>
>  To: Gerald Witalec <jplanner at sbcglobal.net>
> Cc: AMSAT-BB at amsat.org
>  Sent: Tuesday, 13 February 2018 5:55 AM
>  Subject: Re: [amsat-bb] Controller for SAT Antennas
>
> I recall seeing someone using steppers but they were small lightweight
> antennas. Ask Dr Google.
>
> ?___
> Sent from my two way wrist watch
> 73 de W3AB/GEO?
>
> On Feb 12, 2018, 15:54, at 15:54, Gerald Witalec <jplanner at sbcglobal.net>
> wrote:
> >Hi everyone,
> >   Is anyone using Arduno Uno with stepper motors and HRD to control
> >the AZ/El antennas for the Sats?
> >Jerry...W8RQM
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From zmetzing at pobox.com  Tue Feb 13 16:28:28 2018
From: zmetzing at pobox.com (Zach Metzinger)
Date: Tue, 13 Feb 2018 10:28:28 -0600
Subject: [amsat-bb] Scott Tilley VE7TIL Discovers "Image" Lost NASA Sat
In-Reply-To: <4383ecf4-4610-4ff0-1025-f4d87913f9cf@palomarlight.com>
References: <4383ecf4-4610-4ff0-1025-f4d87913f9cf@palomarlight.com>
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On 02/01/18 16:36, CEE wrote:
> good interview with Scott on his discovery of Image, lost NASA satellite:
> 
> http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p05wtzw1

NASA now has an official timeline of the recovery efforts available.

https://www.nasa.gov/feature/goddard/2018/a-detailed-timeline-of-the-image-mission-recovery

--- Zach
N0ZGO

From ko6th.greg at gmail.com  Tue Feb 13 17:35:52 2018
From: ko6th.greg at gmail.com (Greg D)
Date: Tue, 13 Feb 2018 09:35:52 -0800
Subject: [amsat-bb] BP41/51 Tomorrow
In-Reply-To: <CAEGYLCv6XgiAjupaBFV4dtkUAw8Y8ck-R0JFXfQxT7Og6z-mkw@mail.gmail.com>
References: <CAEGYLCv6XgiAjupaBFV4dtkUAw8Y8ck-R0JFXfQxT7Og6z-mkw@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <b5b43ae4-2469-14fa-99a4-edc64136dce7@gmail.com>

I would expect any major airport would be very interested (not in a good
way) in someone waving an antenna around at the sky, talking to people
in strange places.  Be careful...

Greg  KO6TH


Gabriel Zeifman wrote:
> Hello fellow people of the birds,
>
> Tomorrow (Feb 14) I will be returning to Alaska from a little visit to New
> York. As long as all goes as planned, my intended flight arrives at
> Anchorage at about 1400Z and I will have several hours on the ground there.
>
> The BP41/51 line is on the airport so I'm planning to head over there, or
> at least activate both grids separately (there are parks either side of the
> line). Weather looks like it should cooperate, hopefully. Ops will probably
> more centered around BP51, but I'll try to do as much from BP41 as
> possible.
>
> I will have info on specific passes on my twitter more near-in,
> @AL6D_Alaska. I'll be back to ninja-portable on this visit with my
> FT-817NDs.
>
> 73,
> Gabe
> AL6D/VE6NJH
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From k.alexander at rogers.com  Tue Feb 13 19:34:16 2018
From: k.alexander at rogers.com (Ken Alexander)
Date: Tue, 13 Feb 2018 19:34:16 +0000 (UTC)
Subject: [amsat-bb] VE3HLS Heavy:  Schedule for FN38/39/48/49 This Weekend
In-Reply-To: <856806792.273841.1518549280538@mail.yahoo.com>
References: <856806792.273841.1518549280538.ref@mail.yahoo.com>
	<856806792.273841.1518549280538@mail.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <775590098.281458.1518550456236@mail.yahoo.com>

Hi Folks!
"VE3HLS Heavy" will launch this Friday morning for Quebec.? Below is the schedule for this weekend's activities.? Note that I have included several FM satellite passes despite my grumbling on my last rove.? I promise to be there and ready for those passes, but I won't think twice about pulling the plug if things are so unruly that I can't get a word in edgewise.? If you can govern yourselves accordingly then maybe you will score a few new grids that get activated very rarely, if at all.? It's up to you.
As always, the weather dictates what actually happens.? The trip to the FN39/49 boundary is 2+ hours on what appears to be an unpaved logging road (I'll find out when I get there).? I have found that Quebec keeps their roads very well plowed in winter.? Hopefully, this will be the case here too.? The weather forecast looks good, so I am hoping I won't have to invoke the Weather Permitting Clause of my service contract to the satellite community.?
I had planned to activate FN46 for VE2FU, who needs his home grid.? It turns out he won't be able to get on the air so we have put that plan aside.? However, please get back to me if you do need FN46.? We can do it early Saturday morning.
Now, the good stuff.? As always, if I have left your region out of my schedule then please get back to me.

  
17.02.2018 FN38/48 from nr Dolbeau-Mistassini, QC?AO-07? ?20:38 CA?XW-2B? ?21:27??AO-73? ?22:06 EU?CAS-4B? 22:26??AO-07? ?22:40 CA?XW-2B? ?23:02??FO-29? ?23:29 EU
18.02.2018? FN39/49 from boundary?AO-07? ?14:09 EU **?AO-73? ?14:37 CA?AO-85? ?14:51 EU?AO-07? ?15:57 EU?AO-85? ?16:32??AO-07? ?17:45 EU?AO-85? ?18:13?
CA - Pass favouring the U.S. west coastEU - Pass favouring Europe (eastern N.A. too)** - This is an early pass.? Will try to make it? ? ?but no guarantees
Passes with no notes are passes that provide goodcoverage to most of North America, but not as faras the west coast.
73,
KenVE3HLS


   

From n4hf.philip at gmail.com  Tue Feb 13 19:54:35 2018
From: n4hf.philip at gmail.com (Philip Jenkins)
Date: Tue, 13 Feb 2018 14:54:35 -0500
Subject: [amsat-bb] Smartphone (compass) apps which show true north?
Message-ID: <CAGdEbNbybkKS=xJVi9GZJdL6R+zOqJGk3Y+YJ3UaRq373znryw@mail.gmail.com>

I'd rather not wade through the process of downloading and installing  the
various multitudes of compass apps to see which of them can indicate true
north (handy for doing satellite demos when you're not at home, and don't
know or don't have the magnetic declination of that location).

My phone doesn't seem to have a magnetometer anyway (from the error
messages I'm getting when I've tried a few compass apps).

Do any of these apps use GPS to show true north, and not just magnetic
north (or both)?

Philip N4HF

P.S. I have an Android phone and tablet, but I'm sure iPhone users could
find this info useful as well.

From w3ab at yahoo.com  Tue Feb 13 20:16:44 2018
From: w3ab at yahoo.com (W3AB/GEO)
Date: Tue, 13 Feb 2018 12:16:44 -0800
Subject: [amsat-bb] Smartphone (compass) apps which show true north?
In-Reply-To: <CAGdEbNbybkKS=xJVi9GZJdL6R+zOqJGk3Y+YJ3UaRq373znryw@mail.gmail.com>
References: <CAGdEbNbybkKS=xJVi9GZJdL6R+zOqJGk3Y+YJ3UaRq373znryw@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <0e67acae-eb4e-4be6-a94b-b28a9fe15d37@yahoo.com>

GPSTEST, droid, will allow you to disable inclination therefore showing you true north. It's a free app.

?___
Sent from my two way wrist watch
73 de W3AB/GEO?

On Feb 13, 2018, 12:00, at 12:00, Philip Jenkins <n4hf.philip at gmail.com> wrote:
>I'd rather not wade through the process of downloading and installing 
>the
>various multitudes of compass apps to see which of them can indicate
>true
>north (handy for doing satellite demos when you're not at home, and
>don't
>know or don't have the magnetic declination of that location).
>
>My phone doesn't seem to have a magnetometer anyway (from the error
>messages I'm getting when I've tried a few compass apps).
>
>Do any of these apps use GPS to show true north, and not just magnetic
>north (or both)?
>
>Philip N4HF
>
>P.S. I have an Android phone and tablet, but I'm sure iPhone users
>could
>find this info useful as well.
>_______________________________________________
>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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>are solely those of the author, and do not reflect the official views
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>program!
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From sarlabs at gmail.com  Tue Feb 13 20:18:21 2018
From: sarlabs at gmail.com (Amir Findling)
Date: Tue, 13 Feb 2018 15:18:21 -0500
Subject: [amsat-bb] Smartphone (compass) apps which show true north?
In-Reply-To: <CAGdEbNbybkKS=xJVi9GZJdL6R+zOqJGk3Y+YJ3UaRq373znryw@mail.gmail.com>
References: <CAGdEbNbybkKS=xJVi9GZJdL6R+zOqJGk3Y+YJ3UaRq373znryw@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <CAB+tm0Q6-9MtVnHmiRTjArpcx=XehBpRVrfJSRPxqrJV3C+kwQ@mail.gmail.com>

In most areas,  the difference between true and magnetic north are of
little consequense for LEO satellite communication.  Now,  this is not the
case for terrestrial navigation,  but aiming towards a satellite,  either
number will work and you will be able to correct by listening to the best
signal.

The simple solution is to buy an inexpensive compass.  One more piece to
schlepp,  but not to big nor heavy. Unless your compass is one where you
can change the display,  it will give you the magnetic north. And like I
said,  you really don't  need to know the local declination and do any math
for your purpose.

You can also orient yourself with a map,  matching it to your surroundings.
There are many other McGiver ways to find north,  get a compass,  KISS.

-- 

73 de Amir K9CHP

ARRL, Emergency Coordinator, Onondaga County, NY
Liverpool Amateur Repeater Club www.W2CM.com
Radio Amateurs of Greater Syracuse  www.ragsclub.org
Wilderness SAR www.wsar.org (ret.)
Eagle Valley Search Dogs www.evdogs.org (ret.)

On Feb 13, 2018 15:00, "Philip Jenkins" <n4hf.philip at gmail.com> wrote:

> I'd rather not wade through the process of downloading and installing  the
> various multitudes of compass apps to see which of them can indicate true
> north (handy for doing satellite demos when you're not at home, and don't
> know or don't have the magnetic declination of that location).
>
> My phone doesn't seem to have a magnetometer anyway (from the error
> messages I'm getting when I've tried a few compass apps).
>
> Do any of these apps use GPS to show true north, and not just magnetic
> north (or both)?
>
> Philip N4HF
>
> P.S. I have an Android phone and tablet, but I'm sure iPhone users could
> find this info useful as well.
> _______________________________________________
> Sent via AMSAT-BB at amsat.org. AMSAT-NA makes this open forum available
> to all interested persons worldwide without requiring membership. Opinions
> expressed
> are solely those of the author, and do not reflect the official views of
> AMSAT-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 KA9QJG at COMCAST.NET  Tue Feb 13 20:31:40 2018
From: KA9QJG at COMCAST.NET (KA9QJG)
Date: Tue, 13 Feb 2018 14:31:40 -0600
Subject: [amsat-bb] Smartphone (compass) apps which show true north?
In-Reply-To: <CAGdEbNbybkKS=xJVi9GZJdL6R+zOqJGk3Y+YJ3UaRq373znryw@mail.gmail.com>
References: <CAGdEbNbybkKS=xJVi9GZJdL6R+zOqJGk3Y+YJ3UaRq373znryw@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <00ea01d3a509$a7951390$f6bf3ab0$@COMCAST.NET>

I use this on My android phone  AndroiTS GPS Test
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.androits.gps.test.pro&hl=e
n

I Used the Free ver  It worked  great on  top of my roof  setting up my beam
ants 

73 De Don KA9QJG 

-----Original Message-----
From: AMSAT-BB [mailto:amsat-bb-bounces at amsat.org] On Behalf Of Philip
Jenkins
Sent: Tuesday, February 13, 2018 1:55 PM
To: AMSAT BB
Subject: [amsat-bb] Smartphone (compass) apps which show true north?

I'd rather not wade through the process of downloading and installing  the
various multitudes of compass apps to see which of them can indicate true
north (handy for doing satellite demos when you're not at home, and don't
know or don't have the magnetic declination of that location).

My phone doesn't seem to have a magnetometer anyway (from the error messages
I'm getting when I've tried a few compass apps).

Do any of these apps use GPS to show true north, and not just magnetic north
(or both)?

Philip N4HF

P.S. I have an Android phone and tablet, but I'm sure iPhone users could
find this info useful as well.
_______________________________________________



From diehl.mike.a at gmail.com  Tue Feb 13 21:22:40 2018
From: diehl.mike.a at gmail.com (Mike Diehl)
Date: Tue, 13 Feb 2018 16:22:40 -0500
Subject: [amsat-bb] Smartphone (compass) apps which show true north?
In-Reply-To: <00ea01d3a509$a7951390$f6bf3ab0$@COMCAST.NET>
References: <CAGdEbNbybkKS=xJVi9GZJdL6R+zOqJGk3Y+YJ3UaRq373znryw@mail.gmail.com>
	<00ea01d3a509$a7951390$f6bf3ab0$@COMCAST.NET>
Message-ID: <C8F1305C-7D39-4746-A0C0-2CED9C767588@gmail.com>

First result on a google search for ?android true north? is https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.q9tech.tool.compass&hl=en

As far as iOS users go, the stock compass app has a true north option. 

73,
Mike Diehl
W8LID


> On Feb 13, 2018, at 15:31, KA9QJG <KA9QJG at COMCAST.NET> wrote:
> 
> I use this on My android phone  AndroiTS GPS Test
> https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.androits.gps.test.pro&hl=e
> n
> 
> I Used the Free ver  It worked  great on  top of my roof  setting up my beam
> ants 
> 
> 73 De Don KA9QJG 
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: AMSAT-BB [mailto:amsat-bb-bounces at amsat.org] On Behalf Of Philip
> Jenkins
> Sent: Tuesday, February 13, 2018 1:55 PM
> To: AMSAT BB
> Subject: [amsat-bb] Smartphone (compass) apps which show true north?
> 
> I'd rather not wade through the process of downloading and installing  the
> various multitudes of compass apps to see which of them can indicate true
> north (handy for doing satellite demos when you're not at home, and don't
> know or don't have the magnetic declination of that location).
> 
> My phone doesn't seem to have a magnetometer anyway (from the error messages
> I'm getting when I've tried a few compass apps).
> 
> Do any of these apps use GPS to show true north, and not just magnetic north
> (or both)?
> 
> Philip N4HF
> 
> P.S. I have an Android phone and tablet, but I'm sure iPhone users could
> find this info useful as well.
> _______________________________________________
> 
> 
> _______________________________________________
> Sent via AMSAT-BB at amsat.org. AMSAT-NA makes this open forum available
> to all interested persons worldwide without requiring membership. Opinions expressed
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From peteragreen at me.com  Tue Feb 13 21:35:41 2018
From: peteragreen at me.com (Peter Green)
Date: Tue, 13 Feb 2018 21:35:41 +0000
Subject: [amsat-bb] FoxTelem on a Mac
In-Reply-To: <78194986-BF77-484B-81F0-B0AF8D4B5225@me.com>
References: <78194986-BF77-484B-81F0-B0AF8D4B5225@me.com>
Message-ID: <CF6C2C14-64CB-491D-AEE6-0224BCCBF880@me.com>

My very grateful thanks to Burns Fisher for the offer of help, generously giving his time and knowledge, up and running now, just need to perfect the audio.

I am greatly encouraged by the great sense of community within the AMSAT world.

73 Pete G0ABI


> On 12 Feb 2018, at 10:19, Peter Green <peteragreen at me.com> wrote:
> 
> I am trying to run FoxTelem on a Mac without success currently. I would very much like to contribute to the telemetry warehouse.
> 
> Using an Icom 910 with iMac running Sierra.
> 
> Is there anyone on the list that is achieving this successfully who could give me a few pointers, perhaps of list would be best?
> 
> Many thanks
> Pete G0ABI


From n4csitwo at bellsouth.net  Tue Feb 13 21:59:15 2018
From: n4csitwo at bellsouth.net (n4csitwo at bellsouth.net)
Date: Tue, 13 Feb 2018 16:59:15 -0500
Subject: [amsat-bb] Upcoming ARISS contact with Los Angeles Academy Middle
	School, Los Angeles, CA
Message-ID: <E4AF6C2D32F341A8B7B9D74FCB9A14B0@DHJ>

An International Space Station school contact has been planned with participants at Los Angeles Academy Middle School, Los Angeles, CA on 15 Feb. The event is scheduled to begin at approximately 17:45 UTC. The duration of the contact is approximately 9 minutes and 30 seconds. The contact will be direct between NA1SS and W6RVD. The contact should be audible over portions of the state of California 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.

 

 

We at Los Angeles Academy Middle School are pleased and very grateful to have this wonderful opportunity to speak live with an astronaut onboard the International Space Station. To tell the truth, we are not only pleased but quite ecstatic!

 

Our school serves low-income students in the Central Los Angeles area. The ethnic makeup of our school is approximately 90% Latino, 9% African-American, and 1% other. Many of our students originally spoke Spanish as a first language, and we currently have about 350 English Language Learners. Over 90% of our students are from economically disadvantaged families. We currently have about 1250 students in attendance. 

 

The children who will be asking the questions are represented by a widely inclusive cross-section of our student population, and they are anxious to participate and become a part of this deeply rich community of caring individuals from the fields of science and technology. We hope, that together with you, we might just change a few lives through this experience!

 

We have been working on this project for over a year, and it has truly become a team effort involving students, parents, teachers, administrators, and community members. And it is certainly a labor of love! We have a school amateur radio club, W6RVD, which has talked to people as far away as Mexico, Japan, and South America. The Hughes Amateur Radio Club, CSULA, ARISS, and the California Science Center have all been working with us. Many of these folks attended our Community Law Day to share the project. The event, as well, was attended by our local congresswoman. Our radio club members, additionally, have taken a field trip to JPL in Pasadena. 

 

Again, thank you for your diligence and your efforts to touch young lives!

 

 

Participants will ask as many of the following questions as time allows:

 

1. How does Los Angeles look from the International Space Station?

2. What is it like inside the Soyuz Spacecraft?

3. When you fly over your own town or city, do you recognize it? Does it make 

   you feel a little homesick?

   [IN SPANISH: Cuando vuelas sobre tu pueblo o ciudad, la puedes reconocer?   

    Extra?as tu hogar?]

4. Do you ever just look out the window, feeling amazed? If you can see out 

   the window right now, what do you see?

5. When plants grow in space, how are they affected by weightlessness?

6. My Birthday is coming up in a few days. How do you celebrate birthdays on 

   the International Space Station?

7. The youngest person in space was 25 years old. I am 13 years old. Could 

   someone like me ever go into space?

8. Do you ever listen to AM or FM broadcast stations from Earth in space? If 

   so, how do they sound?

9. Can humans really live on Mars? If so, what is necessary for them to do 

   so?

10. Do you think you?ll miss being in space when you come back to Earth?

11. When you look down on Earth, how do you feel? Are you optimistic for 

    humanity?

12. What was your favorite subject in school and did that help you to become 

    an astronaut?

13. Do you or any other astronauts ever sing or play a musical instrument in 

    the ISS? Do you ever sing together?

14. Can you talk to your family at home from the ISS? How do you do it?

    [IN SPANISH: Puedes hablar con tu familia desde el ISS? Come lo haces?] 

15. Where do you go if you want to be alone? Is there a place you can go?

16. If you couldn?t be an astronaut, what else would you like to do?

17. How has being in space changed who you are?

18. Can you take a picture of you talking to us? Is this possible?

19. What do you do to keep your life spiritually centered?

20. What celestial bodies are you studying and how?

21. Have you seen the new Star Wars movie? If you did, what did you think of   

    it?

22. What experiment in the International Space Station most interests you?

 

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.  University of the Philippines Integrated School, Quezon City, 

      Philippines, direct via DX1ISS

      The ISS callsign is presently scheduled to be OR4ISS

      The scheduled astronaut is Mark Vande Hei KG5GNP

      Contact is a go for: Sat 2018-02-17 10:23:00 UTC

 

  2. "Galaxy - Children and Youth Center for Space Education", Kaluga, 

      Russia, direct via TBD

      The ISS callsign is presently scheduled to be RS?ISS

      The scheduled astronaut is Alexander Misurkin

      Contact is a go for 2018-02-18 10:45 UTC

 

  3.  Agrupamento de Escolas do Fund?o, Fund?o, Portugal, direct via CS5DBB

      The ISS callsign is presently scheduled to be OR4ISS

      The scheduled astronaut is Scott Tingle KG5NZA

      Contact is a go for: Wed 2018-02-21 09:38:11 UTC

 

  4.  Museum of Science & Technology - Danforth Middle School, Syracuse, NY,    

      direct via K2MST

      The ISS callsign is presently scheduled to be NA1SS

      The scheduled astronaut is Mark Vande Hei KG5GNP

      Contact is a go for: Fri 2018-02-23 14:08:52 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), the Center for the Advancement of Science in Space (CASIS) and  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

 

 


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From k9jkm at comcast.net  Tue Feb 13 22:17:50 2018
From: k9jkm at comcast.net (JoAnne Maenpaa)
Date: Tue, 13 Feb 2018 16:17:50 -0600
Subject: [amsat-bb] FoxTelem on a Mac
In-Reply-To: <CF6C2C14-64CB-491D-AEE6-0224BCCBF880@me.com>
References: <78194986-BF77-484B-81F0-B0AF8D4B5225@me.com>
	<CF6C2C14-64CB-491D-AEE6-0224BCCBF880@me.com>
Message-ID: <002901d3a518$7cb06710$76113530$@net>

> I am greatly encouraged by the great sense of community within the AMSAT
> world.

This is the best ham club I've ever belonged to :-)

--
73 de JoAnne K9JKM
k9jkm at amsat.org



From matthew at mrstevens.net  Tue Feb 13 23:50:39 2018
From: matthew at mrstevens.net (Matthew Stevens)
Date: Tue, 13 Feb 2018 18:50:39 -0500
Subject: [amsat-bb] K4T EL84 trip planned July 6-8
Message-ID: <CAN8zKtQcJBZW70-dLGpw_HrDX41zG+smD2GRU3o4p4yb+9MwjA@mail.gmail.com>

Now that we've got our plans finalized, I figured it would be good to
get this one on everybody's radar a few months ahead of time.

This coming July (6-8) myself, Robert KE4AL, and Rich, N4ESS will be
staging a multi day trip (using the callsign K4T) to the last
remaining Florida grid we've never activated: EL84. This trip has been
about 2 years in the making, and we hope to make it a good one.
Primary focus for myself will be 6m, with an emphasis on the digital
modes as band openings during peak Es season allow. Robert's focus
will be satellites, and Rich will be operating HF (primarily CW) for
the International Grid Chase. We will be arriving on Garden key
mid-morning on the 6th, and leaving about the same time on the 8th.
This will give us 2 full days (and nights) to operate as much as
possible.

Robert and I can both easily work horizon to horizon on FM and linear
sats, and will have 2 full sat stations along. Between the two of us,
it should be possible to cover a large number (if not most) of the
passes that will occur while on the island. We want to give everybody
within range the opportunity to work EL84! QSLs will be via LOTW, with
paper cards upon request.

We are working on a couple of options to allow communications via
twitter, email, and text message while on the island for sked
purposes. This should be a great help for 6m, and could possibly allow
for some tight satellite skeds into EU and South America.

Over the next few months, we'll be working on ironing out all possible
kinks in our stations, and do our best to make this trip a success for
everyone needing the grid! Pass schedules and plans will be updated
here, on twitter, and submitted to the AMSAT Upcoming Ops page as we
approach time for the trip.

In the meantime, you can follow our team on twitter at
https://twitter.com/k4t_el84. We'll post updated plans and info there.
Be sure and follow us, as that will be one of our primary channels for
communications while on the island!

73,

- Matthew nj4y

From johnbrier at gmail.com  Wed Feb 14 03:13:10 2018
From: johnbrier at gmail.com (John Brier)
Date: Tue, 13 Feb 2018 22:13:10 -0500
Subject: [amsat-bb] Smartphone (compass) apps which show true north?
In-Reply-To: <C8F1305C-7D39-4746-A0C0-2CED9C767588@gmail.com>
References: <CAGdEbNbybkKS=xJVi9GZJdL6R+zOqJGk3Y+YJ3UaRq373znryw@mail.gmail.com>
	<00ea01d3a509$a7951390$f6bf3ab0$@COMCAST.NET>
	<C8F1305C-7D39-4746-A0C0-2CED9C767588@gmail.com>
Message-ID: <CALn0fKNfBGPEL7WBcaMbdvyEYJRms57yZGPVh4EpHCFnARTEUA@mail.gmail.com>

I say you get a real compass and at least use it to verify the phone.
My android phones have never been that great with cardinal directions.
In fact, today it had north and south completely reversed. Hadn't seen
that in a while, but it happens.

73, John Brier KG4AKV

On Tue, Feb 13, 2018 at 4:22 PM, Mike Diehl <diehl.mike.a at gmail.com> wrote:
> First result on a google search for ?android true north? is https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.q9tech.tool.compass&hl=en
>
> As far as iOS users go, the stock compass app has a true north option.
>
> 73,
> Mike Diehl
> W8LID
>
>
>> On Feb 13, 2018, at 15:31, KA9QJG <KA9QJG at COMCAST.NET> wrote:
>>
>> I use this on My android phone  AndroiTS GPS Test
>> https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.androits.gps.test.pro&hl=e
>> n
>>
>> I Used the Free ver  It worked  great on  top of my roof  setting up my beam
>> ants
>>
>> 73 De Don KA9QJG
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: AMSAT-BB [mailto:amsat-bb-bounces at amsat.org] On Behalf Of Philip
>> Jenkins
>> Sent: Tuesday, February 13, 2018 1:55 PM
>> To: AMSAT BB
>> Subject: [amsat-bb] Smartphone (compass) apps which show true north?
>>
>> I'd rather not wade through the process of downloading and installing  the
>> various multitudes of compass apps to see which of them can indicate true
>> north (handy for doing satellite demos when you're not at home, and don't
>> know or don't have the magnetic declination of that location).
>>
>> My phone doesn't seem to have a magnetometer anyway (from the error messages
>> I'm getting when I've tried a few compass apps).
>>
>> Do any of these apps use GPS to show true north, and not just magnetic north
>> (or both)?
>>
>> Philip N4HF
>>
>> P.S. I have an Android phone and tablet, but I'm sure iPhone users could
>> find this info useful as well.
>> _______________________________________________
>>
>>
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From uwaveguy at gmail.com  Wed Feb 14 03:22:00 2018
From: uwaveguy at gmail.com (Bob Freeman)
Date: Tue, 13 Feb 2018 22:22:00 -0500
Subject: [amsat-bb] Controller for SAT Antennas
Message-ID: <CAHcBMeQMCg9SNJhm8iY9sea7kHM6WTRz_Hk1+CjbNfgMHyDsFw@mail.gmail.com>

Here is a link for the Arduino Sketch we have been using for a stepper
system.  Good success has been reported by several users:

http://ki4sbl.dodropin.org/CNCTRK/Arduino/RAZEL-duino_2016-05-28.ino

Change the scale factors and max velocity to match your steppers.

See the credits in the notes for the original work by Tom, W9KE.
Any errors on the above link are all my fault!!

Have fun!
Bob
KI4SBL

From normanlizeth at gmail.com  Wed Feb 14 04:28:20 2018
From: normanlizeth at gmail.com (Norm n3ykf)
Date: Tue, 13 Feb 2018 23:28:20 -0500
Subject: [amsat-bb] Controller for SAT Antennas
In-Reply-To: <1896964833.123879.1518479134738@mail.yahoo.com>
References: <1896964833.123879.1518479134738.ref@mail.yahoo.com>
	<1896964833.123879.1518479134738@mail.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <CAJUhCTMew85CijQNyXQdp3HwgPANes_NFhNW0pvuzX5BdXL-0w@mail.gmail.com>

Anthony Good has code prepared that will do this. Only down side is
that the newer versions only run on a mega.

As others have pointed out, google is your friend, although this is a
good place to start: https://blog.radioartisan.com/

Norm n3ykf

On Mon, Feb 12, 2018 at 6:45 PM, Gerald Witalec <jplanner at sbcglobal.net> wrote:
> Hi everyone,
>    Is anyone using Arduno Uno with stepper motors and HRD to control the AZ/El antennas for the Sats?
> Jerry...W8RQM
> _______________________________________________
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From aj9n at aol.com  Wed Feb 14 05:23:00 2018
From: aj9n at aol.com (aj9n at aol.com)
Date: Wed, 14 Feb 2018 00:23:00 -0500
Subject: [amsat-bb] Upcoming ARISS Contact Schedule as of 2018-02-14 05:30
	UTC
Message-ID: <16192c418c7-c90-e0e2@webjas-vae244.srv.aolmail.net>

Upcoming ARISS Contact Schedule as of 2018-02-14 05:30 UTC



Quick list of scheduled contacts and events:

?
Vilniaus Jono Basanaviciaus Gymnasium together with Vilniaus Jono Basanaviciaus Progymnasium, Vilnius, Lithuania, direct via LY1BWB
The ISS callsign is presently scheduled to be OR4ISS
The scheduled astronaut is Joe Acaba KE5DAR
Contact is a go for: Wed 2018-02-14 12:37:44 UTC 49 deg

?

Los Angeles Academy Middle School, Los Angeles, CA, direct via W6RVD
The ISS callsign is presently scheduled to be NA1SS
The scheduled astronaut is Joe Acaba KE5DAR (***)
Contact is a go for: Thu 2018-02-15 17:45:19 UTC 80 deg (***)



University of the Philippines Integrated School, Quezon City, Philippines, direct via DX1ISS
The ISS callsign is presently scheduled to be OR4ISS
The scheduled astronaut is Mark Vande Hei KG5GNP
Contact is a go for: Sat 2018-02-17 10:23:00 UTC 70 deg



"Galaxy - Children and Youth Center for Space Education", Kaluga, Russia, direct via TBD
The ISS callsign is presently scheduled to be RS?ISS
The scheduled astronaut is Alexander Misurkin

Contact is a go for 2018-02-18 10:45 UTC


Agrupamento de Escolas do Fund?o, Fund?o, Portugal, direct via CS5DBB
The ISS callsign is presently scheduled to be OR4ISS
The scheduled astronaut is Scott Tingle KG5NZA
Contact is a go for: Wed 2018-02-21 09:38:11 UTC 33 deg



Museum of Science & Technology - Danforth Middle School, Syracuse, NY, direct via K2MST
The ISS callsign is presently scheduled to be NA1SS
The scheduled astronaut is Mark Vande Hei KG5GNP

Contact is a go for: Fri 2018-02-23 14:08:52 UTC 28 deg

?

School in Kursk, Russia, direct via TBD (***)
The ISS callsign is presently scheduled to be RS?ISS (***)
The scheduled astronaut is TBD (***)
Contact is a go for Sat 2018-02-24 08:45 UTC (***)
Watch for possible time update (***)
?



******************************************************************************

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 Kenwood 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:? 

Francesco IK?WGF with 132

Satoshi 7M3TJZ with 128

Gaston ON4WF with 123

Sergey RV3DR with 100


****************************************************************************
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?2018-02-14 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

http://www.amsat.org/amsat/ariss/news/arissnews.txt

Total number?of ARISS ISS to earth school events is 1206.
Each school counts as 1?event.
Total number of ARISS ISS to earth school contacts is 1155.
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 2018-02-06 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. 53 on orbit

Mark Vande Hei KG5GNP

Alexander Misurkin

Joe Acaba KE5DAR

?

Exp. 54 on orbit

Scott Tingle KG5NZA

Norishige Kanai

Alexander Skvortsov


****************************************************************************

73,
Charlie?Sufana AJ9N
One of the ARISS operation team mentors

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From amsat-bb at wd9ewk.net  Wed Feb 14 15:58:19 2018
From: amsat-bb at wd9ewk.net (Patrick STODDARD (WD9EWK/VA7EWK))
Date: Wed, 14 Feb 2018 15:58:19 +0000
Subject: [amsat-bb] DJ-G7T and full-duplex satellite operating - the 2018
	sequel
Message-ID: <CAN6TEUeApLRKYo6m54QfUY7p-Vj4OUGfFJ0WqWLSKVTvYBTkGg@mail.gmail.com>

Hi!

After dusting off my old Alinco DJ-G7T for use with AO-92's L/V
configuration, I have been using it for AO-92's U/V mode and on
other satellites. I wanted to see how it would do with U/V
satellites in particular, given how it performed with V/U
satellites like AO-27 and AO-51 when I bought the radio in 2009.
I have also seen some recent comments online stating that this
radio is good for satellite work. It can be, but only in certain
situations.

Back in 2009, I was able to make the DJ-G7T work full-duplex with
AO-51, with a post titled "DJ-G7T and full-duplex satellite
operating":

http://amsat.org/pipermail/amsat-bb/2009-May/019177.html

I turned off the extended (non-ham) receive coverage in my DJ-G7T,
and it worked. I remember that, even at the city park I used for
much of my operating then, the radio would be very sensitive to
other signals way outside the 70cm band when working the U/V FM
satellites of that time. I never was able to work SO-50 full-duplex
then, with its weaker downlink compared to AO-51 and AO-27. After
almost 9 years, nothing has changed there. I just tried to work
SO-50 this morning with the DJ-G7T and Elk log periodic, yet I
never even heard the downlink once during a 39-degree pass. The
downlink VFO's S-meter was pegged for most of the pass, probably
from some other RF the radio was receiving. Even using the clock-
shift menu setting didn't improve things. I won't bother using my
DJ-G7T with SO-50 in the future, unless I have another radio for
the downlink.

In the past couple of years, we have had some U/V FM satellites
(AO-85, AO-91, AO-92) that we never had back in 2009. Simply switching
the uplink and downlink bands has been a cure for receiver desense in
other radios like the Icom IC-W32 or Wouxun KG-UV9D when trying to work
full-duplex, but it's not so simple with the DJ-G7T. Depending on the
pass and the antenna I'm using, I can still have receiver desense on
2m while transmitting on 70cm to any of these satellites. When I am
able to overcome the receiver desense on 2m, the DJ-G7T works fine for
the U/V FM satellites. This normally means I am using my Elk, and not
other antennas like the MFJ-1717 long duckie I have used with a few
other HTs. For higher passes, I am able to use the DJ-G7T with the
MFJ-1717 and hear myself while transmitting through AO-91 or AO-92,
but not near AOS or LOS when the receiver desense covers up the
downlink.

If I am only receiving the 2m downlinks from the 3 current Fox-1
satellites, and not trying to transmit to the satellite, the DJ-G7T can
be a good receiver. All of this is dependent on the surrounding RF that
the DJ-G7T might pick up, of course. What works in one location, may
not work the same in another location. I demonstrated this with two
videos I recently posted on YouTube. Here is an AO-91 pass from 6
February:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jSK_v3L_RHk

And an AO-92 pass, earlier on the same day:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E3nfO4tKEAI

I have also posted some audio recordings and pictures of the DJ-G7T used
with these two antennas on AO-91 and AO-92 passes in my Dropbox space.
Go to http://dropbox.wd9ewk.net/ and look for the "DJ-G7T" folder. In
there, I have subfolders for different passes I have worked with this
radio. Some of the U/V passes were worked with the Elk as the antenna,
and some with the MFJ-1717.

As an uplink radio, the DJ-G7T has performed well with the U/V FM
satellites and for AO-92's L-band uplink. I had to increase the mic
gain from 3 to 4 (maximum), and I have only received good reports on
my transmitted audio. My signals may be down a bit on 1.2 GHz if my
tuning isn't keeping up with the Doppler and AO-92's uplink AFC is
having to work, but I have been getting through with this HT (1W on
1.2 GHz) and an old 5-band Yagi mounted on the antenna connector.
I have not tried using this radio for the uplink with SO-50, but I
am confident that using a DJ-G7T with a different radio for the
downlink would also be acceptable for SO-50.

I went back and read through the QST review of this radio from April
2010. The review mentioned trying this radio on AO-27. The reviewer
mentioned hearing slight interference when working full-duplex. That
must have been done from a very RF-quiet location, and on a very high
pass. When I heard any non-ham intermod on 70cm, that would tend to
cover up the downlinks from AO-27 or AO-51.

I have liked my DJ-G7T for non-satellite uses, as it is a neat little
radio which includes 1.2 GHz. This HT, along with the 5-element Yagi I
have had for a long time, has been my uplink setup for AO-92's L/V
configuration over the past couple of weekends. For satellite use, I
think it would be great as an uplink radio for the 3 bands, and might
be useful for full-duplex operation on the U/V satellites, but comes
up way short with the only V/U FM satellite we currently have (SO-50).
I don't have an antenna that would let me see if the DJ-G7T could work
AO-92's L/V configuration full-duplex, but that would be interesting
to see. I won't sell my DJ-G7T, and will continue to recommend the
TH-D72 for anyone looking for an HT currently in production to work
V/U and U/V FM satellites full-duplex. Otherwise, there are many HTs
that can work V/U and U/V FM satellites that have been out of
production, or there is always the option of using two radios.

73!




Patrick WD9EWK/VA7EWK
http://www.wd9ewk.net/
Twitter: @WD9EWK or http://twitter.com/WD9EWK

From cchunter3 at mindspring.com  Wed Feb 14 17:50:49 2018
From: cchunter3 at mindspring.com (christy hunter)
Date: Wed, 14 Feb 2018 09:50:49 -0800
Subject: [amsat-bb]  FengMaNiu 1 (FMN 1) identified cross link?
Message-ID: <73c949db-c98a-5db3-7c52-c10d3c0dd0c2@mindspring.com>

during coinciding coverage with AO-92 can FMN-1 downlink Tx cross link 
to AO-92 uplink?
 ?signals can access AO-92 without a tone when it is open.
has anyone heard this?
73
Christy KB6LTY



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From n8hm at arrl.net  Wed Feb 14 17:55:18 2018
From: n8hm at arrl.net (Paul Stoetzer)
Date: Wed, 14 Feb 2018 12:55:18 -0500
Subject: [amsat-bb] FengMaNiu 1 (FMN 1) identified cross link?
In-Reply-To: <73c949db-c98a-5db3-7c52-c10d3c0dd0c2@mindspring.com>
References: <73c949db-c98a-5db3-7c52-c10d3c0dd0c2@mindspring.com>
Message-ID: <CABzOSOp9viJDhyPja1yfCnC8qg9HH4HO4EQNdCFYKi4L-=C0Hg@mail.gmail.com>

It's certainly possible, but the orbits are nearly six hours apart, so
I wouldn't think there's many times that they are in range of each
other, except maybe over the poles.

73,

Paul, N8HM

On Wed, Feb 14, 2018 at 12:50 PM, christy hunter
<cchunter3 at mindspring.com> wrote:
> during coinciding coverage with AO-92 can FMN-1 downlink Tx cross link to
> AO-92 uplink?
>  signals can access AO-92 without a tone when it is open.
> has anyone heard this?
> 73
> Christy KB6LTY
>
>
>
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From ke4al at yahoo.com  Thu Feb 15 03:47:45 2018
From: ke4al at yahoo.com (Robert Bankston)
Date: Wed, 14 Feb 2018 21:47:45 -0600
Subject: [amsat-bb] DJ-G7T and full-duplex satellite operating - the
	2018 sequel
In-Reply-To: <CAN6TEUeApLRKYo6m54QfUY7p-Vj4OUGfFJ0WqWLSKVTvYBTkGg@mail.gmail.com>
References: <CAN6TEUeApLRKYo6m54QfUY7p-Vj4OUGfFJ0WqWLSKVTvYBTkGg@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <AA219F55-DB61-4B6D-A625-517B0153C6D1@yahoo.com>

As always, an excellent and insightful writeup. Thank you for taking the time to test and document the DJ-G7T.

I was hoping for a better outcome, but can work around its shortcomings. I bought mine to provide a more portable solution for AO-92 and the soon to launch Fox-1Cliff and Funcube ESEO satellites. Even if I can only use it as an L-band uplink, I still think I made a smart choice.

I will let you know how the eBay 5-element yagi performs, once that slow  boat arrives from China (due NLT Mar8). 

Thank you and 73,

Robert Bankston | KE4AL
Website: www.ke4al.wordpress.com
Twitter:  @KE4ALabama

> On Feb 14, 2018, at 9:58 AM, Patrick STODDARD (WD9EWK/VA7EWK) <amsat-bb at wd9ewk.net> wrote:
> 
> Hi!
> 
> After dusting off my old Alinco DJ-G7T for use with AO-92's L/V
> configuration, I have been using it for AO-92's U/V mode and on
> other satellites. I wanted to see how it would do with U/V
> satellites in particular, given how it performed with V/U
> satellites like AO-27 and AO-51 when I bought the radio in 2009.
> I have also seen some recent comments online stating that this
> radio is good for satellite work. It can be, but only in certain
> situations.
> 
> Back in 2009, I was able to make the DJ-G7T work full-duplex with
> AO-51, with a post titled "DJ-G7T and full-duplex satellite
> operating":
> 
> http://amsat.org/pipermail/amsat-bb/2009-May/019177.html
> 
> I turned off the extended (non-ham) receive coverage in my DJ-G7T,
> and it worked. I remember that, even at the city park I used for
> much of my operating then, the radio would be very sensitive to
> other signals way outside the 70cm band when working the U/V FM
> satellites of that time. I never was able to work SO-50 full-duplex
> then, with its weaker downlink compared to AO-51 and AO-27. After
> almost 9 years, nothing has changed there. I just tried to work
> SO-50 this morning with the DJ-G7T and Elk log periodic, yet I
> never even heard the downlink once during a 39-degree pass. The
> downlink VFO's S-meter was pegged for most of the pass, probably
> from some other RF the radio was receiving. Even using the clock-
> shift menu setting didn't improve things. I won't bother using my
> DJ-G7T with SO-50 in the future, unless I have another radio for
> the downlink.
> 
> In the past couple of years, we have had some U/V FM satellites
> (AO-85, AO-91, AO-92) that we never had back in 2009. Simply switching
> the uplink and downlink bands has been a cure for receiver desense in
> other radios like the Icom IC-W32 or Wouxun KG-UV9D when trying to work
> full-duplex, but it's not so simple with the DJ-G7T. Depending on the
> pass and the antenna I'm using, I can still have receiver desense on
> 2m while transmitting on 70cm to any of these satellites. When I am
> able to overcome the receiver desense on 2m, the DJ-G7T works fine for
> the U/V FM satellites. This normally means I am using my Elk, and not
> other antennas like the MFJ-1717 long duckie I have used with a few
> other HTs. For higher passes, I am able to use the DJ-G7T with the
> MFJ-1717 and hear myself while transmitting through AO-91 or AO-92,
> but not near AOS or LOS when the receiver desense covers up the
> downlink.
> 
> If I am only receiving the 2m downlinks from the 3 current Fox-1
> satellites, and not trying to transmit to the satellite, the DJ-G7T can
> be a good receiver. All of this is dependent on the surrounding RF that
> the DJ-G7T might pick up, of course. What works in one location, may
> not work the same in another location. I demonstrated this with two
> videos I recently posted on YouTube. Here is an AO-91 pass from 6
> February:
> 
> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jSK_v3L_RHk
> 
> And an AO-92 pass, earlier on the same day:
> 
> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E3nfO4tKEAI
> 
> I have also posted some audio recordings and pictures of the DJ-G7T used
> with these two antennas on AO-91 and AO-92 passes in my Dropbox space.
> Go to http://dropbox.wd9ewk.net/ and look for the "DJ-G7T" folder. In
> there, I have subfolders for different passes I have worked with this
> radio. Some of the U/V passes were worked with the Elk as the antenna,
> and some with the MFJ-1717.
> 
> As an uplink radio, the DJ-G7T has performed well with the U/V FM
> satellites and for AO-92's L-band uplink. I had to increase the mic
> gain from 3 to 4 (maximum), and I have only received good reports on
> my transmitted audio. My signals may be down a bit on 1.2 GHz if my
> tuning isn't keeping up with the Doppler and AO-92's uplink AFC is
> having to work, but I have been getting through with this HT (1W on
> 1.2 GHz) and an old 5-band Yagi mounted on the antenna connector.
> I have not tried using this radio for the uplink with SO-50, but I
> am confident that using a DJ-G7T with a different radio for the
> downlink would also be acceptable for SO-50.
> 
> I went back and read through the QST review of this radio from April
> 2010. The review mentioned trying this radio on AO-27. The reviewer
> mentioned hearing slight interference when working full-duplex. That
> must have been done from a very RF-quiet location, and on a very high
> pass. When I heard any non-ham intermod on 70cm, that would tend to
> cover up the downlinks from AO-27 or AO-51.
> 
> I have liked my DJ-G7T for non-satellite uses, as it is a neat little
> radio which includes 1.2 GHz. This HT, along with the 5-element Yagi I
> have had for a long time, has been my uplink setup for AO-92's L/V
> configuration over the past couple of weekends. For satellite use, I
> think it would be great as an uplink radio for the 3 bands, and might
> be useful for full-duplex operation on the U/V satellites, but comes
> up way short with the only V/U FM satellite we currently have (SO-50).
> I don't have an antenna that would let me see if the DJ-G7T could work
> AO-92's L/V configuration full-duplex, but that would be interesting
> to see. I won't sell my DJ-G7T, and will continue to recommend the
> TH-D72 for anyone looking for an HT currently in production to work
> V/U and U/V FM satellites full-duplex. Otherwise, there are many HTs
> that can work V/U and U/V FM satellites that have been out of
> production, or there is always the option of using two radios.
> 
> 73!
> 
> 
> 
> 
> Patrick WD9EWK/VA7EWK
> http://www.wd9ewk.net/
> Twitter: @WD9EWK or http://twitter.com/WD9EWK
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From aj9n at aol.com  Thu Feb 15 05:52:45 2018
From: aj9n at aol.com (aj9n at aol.com)
Date: Thu, 15 Feb 2018 00:52:45 -0500
Subject: [amsat-bb] Upcoming ARISS Contact Schedule as of 2018-02-15 05:00
	UTC
Message-ID: <1619805aff5-c8c-25f12@webjas-vac208.srv.aolmail.net>

Upcoming ARISS Contact Schedule as of 2018-02-15 05:00 UTC



Quick list of scheduled contacts and events:

?
Vilniaus Jono Basanaviciaus Gymnasium together with Vilniaus Jono Basanaviciaus Progymnasium, Vilnius, Lithuania, direct via LY1BWB
The ISS callsign is presently scheduled to be OR4ISS
The scheduled astronaut is Joe Acaba KE5DAR
Contact was successful: Wed 2018-02-14 12:37:44 UTC 49 deg (***)

?

Los Angeles Academy Middle School, Los Angeles, CA, direct via W6RVD
The ISS callsign is presently scheduled to be NA1SS
The scheduled astronaut is Joe Acaba KE5DAR
Contact is a go for: Thu 2018-02-15 17:45:19 UTC 80 deg



University of the Philippines Integrated School, Quezon City, Philippines, direct via DX1ISS
The ISS callsign is presently scheduled to be OR4ISS
The scheduled astronaut is Mark Vande Hei KG5GNP
Contact is a go for: Sat 2018-02-17 10:23:00 UTC 70 deg



"Galaxy - Children and Youth Center for Space Education", Kaluga, Russia, direct via TBD
The ISS callsign is presently scheduled to be RS?ISS
The scheduled astronaut is Alexander Misurkin

Contact is a go for 2018-02-18 10:45 UTC


Agrupamento de Escolas do Fund?o, Fund?o, Portugal, direct via CS5DBB
The ISS callsign is presently scheduled to be OR4ISS
The scheduled astronaut is Scott Tingle KG5NZA
Contact is a go for: Wed 2018-02-21 09:38:11 UTC 33 deg



Museum of Science & Technology - Danforth Middle School, Syracuse, NY, direct via K2MST
The ISS callsign is presently scheduled to be NA1SS
The scheduled astronaut is Mark Vande Hei KG5GNP

Contact is a go for: Fri 2018-02-23 14:08:52 UTC 28 deg

?

School in Kursk, Russia, direct via TBD
The ISS callsign is presently scheduled to be RS?ISS
The scheduled astronaut is TBD
Contact is a go for Sat 2018-02-24 08:45 UTC
Watch for possible time update
?



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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.

?

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All ARISS contacts are made via the Kenwood radio unless otherwise noted.

?

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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.

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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/? ?

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If you need some assistance, ARISS mentor Kerry N6IZW, might be able to provide some insight.? Contact Kerry at kbanke at sbcglobal.net
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ARISS congratulations the following mentors who have now mentored over 100 
schools:? 

Francesco IK?WGF with 132

Satoshi 7M3TJZ with 128

Gaston ON4WF with 123

Sergey RV3DR with 100


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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?2018-02-15 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

http://www.amsat.org/amsat/ariss/news/arissnews.txt

Total number?of ARISS ISS to earth school events is 1207. (***)
Each school counts as 1?event.
Total number of ARISS ISS to earth school contacts is 1156. (***)
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

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The successful school list has been updated as of 2018-02-15 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
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Exp. 53 on orbit

Mark Vande Hei KG5GNP

Alexander Misurkin

Joe Acaba KE5DAR

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Exp. 54 on orbit

Scott Tingle KG5NZA

Norishige Kanai

Alexander Skvortsov


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73,
Charlie?Sufana AJ9N
One of the ARISS operation team mentors

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From w9ae at charter.net  Thu Feb 15 07:26:29 2018
From: w9ae at charter.net (Wayne Estes)
Date: Wed, 14 Feb 2018 23:26:29 -0800
Subject: [amsat-bb] SatPC32 12.8d is released
Message-ID: <e59542e5-ba98-9584-a523-750bbc2d57c3@charter.net>

The English version of SatPC32 12.8d is now available for download on 
the author's web page.

http://www.dk1tb.de/downloadeng.htm

Here's What's New in the 12.8d version:

1. The CAT commands of the IC-9100 have been extended again. The program 
now also controls the DV mode (DV for 'Digital Voice') of the radio. The 
operating mode must be entered as DV in the file Doppler.SQF.

With the FT-817 the program now additionally supports the CWR mode.

2. All SatPC32 programs now process significantly larger Keplerian 
element source files. Especially because of the numerous new Cubesats, 
the number of data sets contained in the source files has increased 
significantly. For example the file Cubesat.txt currently contains data 
for nearly 400 satellites. The previous version of the SatPC32 programs 
could only read up to 320 data sets (only SatPC32 itself up to 500). All 
SatPC32 programs have been expanded to handle sets of up to 1500 satellites.

3. In all programs (SatPC32, SatPC32ISS, Wisat32, WinAOS and WinListen), 
the list of satellites contained in the source file ('Available' list in 
menu Satellites) is now displayed in alphabetical order to facilitate 
locating individual satellites.

4. The program SatPC32ISS now also allows the creation of up to 12 
satellite groups. The new Cubesats have also increased the number of 
'in-band' satellites. Originally, in-band operation in amateur radio was 
only available at the ISS.

5. In order to accelerate a change between the individual satellite 
groups, the 'Groups' window can now be called up by clicking on vacant 
areas of the main window, except in the Satellite menu. Such free 
positions are located on the right and left of the frequency window. 
Editing the groups (create or delete a group, add or remove satellites) 
can only be done in the Satellites menu.

6. In the Satellites menu the data sets of the satellites contained in 
the active source file can now be displayed. When called, the data set 
of the currently selected satellite is displayed. The feature helps you 
to immediately know the identifier of the satellite. This allows you to 
add an entry to the file 'AmsatNames.txt' (menu '?' > 'Auxiliary 
files'), so that the satellite can be displayed in the entire
program with its AMSAT name or with a user defined name.

7. The program has improved control of the sub-audible tone required by 
some satellites. For many years SO-50 was the only such satellite. 
Switching sub tone was no issue. Now we have several (AO-85, AO-91, 
AO-92) The program can now automatically switch the sub tone on/off when 
switching between PL tone satellites and others, changing between u/v 
and v/u satellites, changing the group, closing the program etc.

8. In addition, numerous minor changes and error corrections have been made

Some people have complained about the difficulty of manually adding a 
new satellite and its corresponding tuning information. The Programs 
menu can now launch the W9KE DopplerSqfEditor to aid this process.

Please read the instructions before installing or updating the program. 
You probably want to run the DataBackup program before updating an 
existing version. Existing registration codes work with the new version.

Thanks to Erich Eichmann DK1TB for donating this software to AMSAT. Sale 
of registration codes and CDs is a major fund raiser for AMSAT. And 
thanks to Erich for providing user support on amsat-bb and updating the 
program for 20 years. No other satellite tracking program provides such 
comprehensive radio Doppler tuning.

Wayne Estes W9AE
Oakland, Oregon, USA, CN83ik



From dave at g4dpz.me.uk  Thu Feb 15 08:13:33 2018
From: dave at g4dpz.me.uk (David Johnson)
Date: Thu, 15 Feb 2018 08:13:33 +0000
Subject: [amsat-bb] FUNcube Warehouse outage
Message-ID: <25102A4D-AF6C-4B1D-AA58-22EDA0CB6B1B@g4dpz.me.uk>

Hi,

The server was rebooted at the hosting company during the night for maintenance.

dashboards are now catching up.

Due to this event, the outage we had recently and with the support of other satellites being planned I am looking at changing the
hosting arrangements.

More details to follow.


73

Dave, G4DPZ

From ingejack at cox.net  Thu Feb 15 16:17:55 2018
From: ingejack at cox.net (alex weimer)
Date: Thu, 15 Feb 2018 09:17:55 -0700 (MST)
Subject: [amsat-bb] WH6XM on FO29
Message-ID: <450280321.3727.1518711475716@myemail.cox.net>

Nice surprise this morning on FO-29 satellite,, WH6XM  Bob in Hilo HI  Grid  BK29 was on at 1606Z which is very early for him in HI.  Bob is always looking for contacts so anyone needing HI for WAS or his grid be on the lookout for him. He works FO29 and  always has a great signal   JACK  KC7MG

From aj9n at aol.com  Thu Feb 15 17:18:51 2018
From: aj9n at aol.com (aj9n at aol.com)
Date: Thu, 15 Feb 2018 12:18:51 -0500
Subject: [amsat-bb] ARISS contact LA Academy live stream URL
Message-ID: <1619a79cc9c-c87-17fca@webjas-vaa177.srv.aolmail.net>

Hi all,
?
Here is the LA Academy live stream URL. ?The contact starts 17:45 UTC today, in about 30 minutes.
?
http://youtu.be/mfzPAMMZyxQ
?
The live stream will also be on our Instagram page.
@laacademyms
?
73,
Charlie AJ9N

From jean.marc.momple at gmail.com  Thu Feb 15 17:33:39 2018
From: jean.marc.momple at gmail.com (Jean Marc Momple)
Date: Thu, 15 Feb 2018 21:33:39 +0400
Subject: [amsat-bb] WH6XM on FO29
In-Reply-To: <450280321.3727.1518711475716@myemail.cox.net>
References: <450280321.3727.1518711475716@myemail.cox.net>
Message-ID: <F9844A60-F392-4002-9DE2-E5FA583BC45F@gmail.com>

Jack,

From the indian Ocean, FO-29 is a great satellite accessible with less than 5W and quite a strong downlink also. Large footprint which is quite important for us in the middle of the ocean enabling QSO?s with ZS, VU and Africa in general (unfortunately silent). I made many QSO with FR and ZS (about 10 OM?s) and regularly with ZS2BK (Andre) who is quite active on all the birds.

73


Jean Marc (3B8DU)



> On Feb 15, 2018, at 8:17 PM, alex weimer <ingejack at cox.net> wrote:
> 
> Nice surprise this morning on FO-29 satellite,, WH6XM  Bob in Hilo HI  Grid  BK29 was on at 1606Z which is very early for him in HI.  Bob is always looking for contacts so anyone needing HI for WAS or his grid be on the lookout for him. He works FO29 and  always has a great signal   JACK  KC7MG
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From g.shirville at btinternet.com  Thu Feb 15 18:16:52 2018
From: g.shirville at btinternet.com (Graham Shirville)
Date: Thu, 15 Feb 2018 18:16:52 +0000 (UTC)
Subject: [amsat-bb] FUNcube-1/AO73
References: <318166118.2852921.1518718612398.ref@mail.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <318166118.2852921.1518718612398@mail.yahoo.com>

Hi All,The spacecraft is now in amateur mode with the transponder active until Monday morning (UTC)73GrahamG3VZV

From ns3l at yahoo.com  Thu Feb 15 18:37:34 2018
From: ns3l at yahoo.com (Steve Nordahl)
Date: Thu, 15 Feb 2018 18:37:34 +0000 (UTC)
Subject: [amsat-bb] SatPC32 12.8d is released
References: <832358113.1666430.1518719854736.ref@mail.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <832358113.1666430.1518719854736@mail.yahoo.com>

Based on what I see, the poster claims 12.8d is available for download from the link supplied. However that does not appear to be the case. In review of the SatPC32 site, Only a demo version is available and there's no "Update(r)" version that can be applied to current versions that I can find. What is really the case? Is this going to be available as an update for current registered users of SatPC32 12.8c, or do we have to pay for a full blown program via the AMSAT store? From what I see the AMSAT store does not provide a update link, only to purchase a new program entirely. I don't see any indication that the AMSAT store is providing the 12.8d version updater. As a matter of fact, it does not even say what version of SatPC32 is being offered. Steve NS3L
?

From n8hm at arrl.net  Thu Feb 15 19:50:55 2018
From: n8hm at arrl.net (Paul Stoetzer)
Date: Thu, 15 Feb 2018 14:50:55 -0500
Subject: [amsat-bb] SatPC32 12.8d is released
In-Reply-To: <832358113.1666430.1518719854736@mail.yahoo.com>
References: <832358113.1666430.1518719854736.ref@mail.yahoo.com>
	<832358113.1666430.1518719854736@mail.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <CABzOSOoQ33ntyYNX9ZZkSQCXEE20ANRGw_R+Ag3O13WdN4ozPQ@mail.gmail.com>

The demo version download is the same as the full version, you just
have to enter your existing registration key upon starting up 12.8d
for the first time.

There is no "updater." You need to backup your settings and uninstall
the previous version as described on the page.

73,

Paul, N8HM



On Thu, Feb 15, 2018 at 1:37 PM, Steve Nordahl via AMSAT-BB
<amsat-bb at amsat.org> wrote:
> Based on what I see, the poster claims 12.8d is available for download from the link supplied. However that does not appear to be the case. In review of the SatPC32 site, Only a demo version is available and there's no "Update(r)" version that can be applied to current versions that I can find. What is really the case? Is this going to be available as an update for current registered users of SatPC32 12.8c, or do we have to pay for a full blown program via the AMSAT store? From what I see the AMSAT store does not provide a update link, only to purchase a new program entirely. I don't see any indication that the AMSAT store is providing the 12.8d version updater. As a matter of fact, it does not even say what version of SatPC32 is being offered. Steve NS3L
>
> _______________________________________________
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From wa4sca at gmail.com  Thu Feb 15 19:55:28 2018
From: wa4sca at gmail.com (Alan)
Date: Thu, 15 Feb 2018 13:55:28 -0600
Subject: [amsat-bb] SatPC32 12.8d is released
In-Reply-To: <832358113.1666430.1518719854736@mail.yahoo.com>
References: <832358113.1666430.1518719854736.ref@mail.yahoo.com>
	<832358113.1666430.1518719854736@mail.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <000001d3a696$edc32210$c9496630$@gmail.com>

Steve,

The demo version + registration number is the registered version.  Follow the update instructions in the zip file, and your new version will come up fully registered.  There is never a charge for updates.

73,

Alan
WA4SCA



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<version that can be applied to current versions that I can find. What is really
<the case? Is this going to be available as an update for current registered users
<of SatPC32 12.8c, or do we have to pay for a full blown program via the AMSAT
<store? From what I see the AMSAT store does not provide a update link, only
<to purchase a new program entirely. I don't see any indication that the AMSAT
<store is providing the 12.8d version updater. As a matter of fact, it does not
<even say what version of SatPC32 is being offered. Steve NS3L
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From n4csitwo at bellsouth.net  Thu Feb 15 22:09:40 2018
From: n4csitwo at bellsouth.net (n4csitwo at bellsouth.net)
Date: Thu, 15 Feb 2018 17:09:40 -0500
Subject: [amsat-bb] Upcoming ARISS contact with University of the
	Philippines Integrated School, Quezon City, Philippines
Message-ID: <956F96B5A05C4EE8AD17842D3B577E89@DHJ>

An International Space Station school contact has been planned with participants at University of the Philippines Integrated School, Quezon City, Philippines on 17 Feb. The event is scheduled to begin at approximately 10:23 UTC. The duration of the contact is approximately 9 minutes and 30 seconds. The contact will be direct between OR4ISS and DX1ISS. The contact should be audible over the Phillippines 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 UP Integrated School (est. 1976) is the laboratory school of the UP College of Education. It offers an integrated curriculum from Kindergarten to Grade 12. It is one of the country's pioneer integrated schools and has been offering an integrated curriculum from Kindergarten to Grade 10 since its inception until the mandatory implementation of the Department of Education's K-12 program in 2012. The UPIS is the product of the merging of three schools whose functions it inherited. These are the UP High School (est. 1916), the UP Elementary School (est. 1936), and the UP Preparatory High School (est. 1954).

 

Age of students is 14 and 15.

 

 

Participants will ask as many of the following questions as time allows:

 

1. What are the challenges that astronauts face while working inside the 

   international space station? How are these issues addressed?

2. What can you give as advice or words of inspiration to young aspiring            

   Filipinos dreaming of becoming involved in NASA's (or International) space 

   programs?

3. The Philippines is one of the most disaster-prone (typhoon, earthquakes, 

   and volcanic eruptions) countries in the world. What researches does the 

   ISS have to help these countries (or the Philippines, in particular)        

   minimize risks related to such disasters?

4. Which of the recent breakthroughs/discoveries in your research in the ISS 

   is your team's favorite and why?

5. Given the latest discoveries/experiments your team has done in the ISS, 

   which field in science and technology do you think has the most promising 

   advancement in the upcoming years?

6. How can the youth have a more active participation in space programs? 

   (Skills training, seminars, etc.)

7. How long does it take to get use to the weightlessness in space?

8. What did you do before you became an astronaut?

9. Compared to Earth-based monitoring programs, how does the ISS facilities 

   and equipment help in monitoring environmental disasters?

10. What can the Philippines do if it wants to participate in international 

    space programs?

 

 

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. "Galaxy - Children and Youth Center for Space Education", Kaluga, Russia, 

     direct via TBD

      The ISS callsign is presently scheduled to be RS?ISS

      The scheduled astronaut is Alexander Misurkin

      Contact is a go for 2018-02-18 10 UTC

 

 

 2.  Agrupamento de Escolas do Fund?o, Fund?o, Portugal, direct via CS5DBB

     The ISS callsign is presently scheduled to be OR4ISS

     The scheduled astronaut is Scott Tingle KG5NZA

     Contact is a go for: Wed 2018-02-21 09:38 UTC

 

 

 3.  Museum of Science & Technology - Danforth Middle School, Syracuse, NY, 

     direct via K2MST

     The ISS callsign is presently scheduled to be NA1SS

     The scheduled astronaut is Mark Vande Hei KG5GNP

     Contact is a go for: Fri 2018-02-23 14:08 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), the Center for the Advancement of Science in Space (CASIS) and  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

 

 


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From erich.eichmann at t-online.de  Fri Feb 16 11:33:01 2018
From: erich.eichmann at t-online.de (Erich Eichmann)
Date: Fri, 16 Feb 2018 12:33:01 +0100
Subject: [amsat-bb] SatPC32 12.8d is released
In-Reply-To: <832358113.1666430.1518719854736@mail.yahoo.com>
References: <832358113.1666430.1518719854736.ref@mail.yahoo.com>
	<832358113.1666430.1518719854736@mail.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <a2bbaa13-610d-083b-6078-8dd8c97d54ea@t-online.de>

Steve,
Users with registration code don't have to pay again for the new 
version. My "Downloads" web page says clearly: "The program will be 
installed as Demo version." and? "The full versions can be activated by 
entering a registration code."
The registration code is valid also with new program versions, see 
http://www.dk1tb.de/downloadinfo.htm

I use Installshield Express to generate the setup files. This tool 
doesn't generate "Updates" that can be applied to the current version. 
It? requires to un-install the current version before it installs a? new 
one. I have mentioned that also on the "Downloads" web page (under 2e). 
The Installshield professional? versions that generate such "Updates" 
cost? 3 or 4? times as much? as the Express version.

73s, Erich, DK1TB

Am 15.02.2018 um 19:37 schrieb Steve Nordahl via AMSAT-BB:
> Based on what I see, the poster claims 12.8d is available for download from the link supplied. However that does not appear to be the case. In review of the SatPC32 site, Only a demo version is available and there's no "Update(r)" version that can be applied to current versions that I can find. What is really the case? Is this going to be available as an update for current registered users of SatPC32 12.8c, or do we have to pay for a full blown program via the AMSAT store? From what I see the AMSAT store does not provide a update link, only to purchase a new program entirely. I don't see any indication that the AMSAT store is providing the 12.8d version updater. As a matter of fact, it does not even say what version of SatPC32 is being offered. Steve NS3L
>   
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From ve3nxk at gmail.com  Fri Feb 16 12:53:26 2018
From: ve3nxk at gmail.com (Bill Booth)
Date: Fri, 16 Feb 2018 07:53:26 -0500
Subject: [amsat-bb] Icom 271 For Sale
In-Reply-To: <25102A4D-AF6C-4B1D-AA58-22EDA0CB6B1B@g4dpz.me.uk>
References: <25102A4D-AF6C-4B1D-AA58-22EDA0CB6B1B@g4dpz.me.uk>
Message-ID: <5A86D446.3060600@gmail.com>

Starting to downsize equipment so this may be of interest to some. Thanks for the 
bandwidth.

ICOM IC-271A VHF 144-146 MHz ALL MODE TRANSCEIVER

eBay item number:

183070066154


-- 
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 ukepilot at yahoo.com  Fri Feb 16 13:11:28 2018
From: ukepilot at yahoo.com (David Loftus)
Date: Fri, 16 Feb 2018 13:11:28 +0000 (UTC)
Subject: [amsat-bb] DL98 Rover Run Saturday K5IX
References: <148055032.1851865.1518786688792.ref@mail.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <148055032.1851865.1518786688792@mail.yahoo.com>

Mrs. K5IX is out of town for the weekend, so I'll wander south and dispense some unusual grids.? Here's the tentative plan:
Saturday 2/17:1430z SO-50 DL981859z AO-91 EL081931z AO-85 EL09
Might do it again on Sunday, weather permitting.


From zmetzing at pobox.com  Fri Feb 16 19:37:31 2018
From: zmetzing at pobox.com (Zach Metzinger)
Date: Fri, 16 Feb 2018 13:37:31 -0600
Subject: [amsat-bb] Fox 1B/RadFxSat launched successfully
In-Reply-To: <CAJOf0+tE4LGzA3EvXq4W516oOj1yijGui5psYpu4azPQKatnmQ@mail.gmail.com>
References: <7e893987-a200-d1c1-19fc-02bc71ff38d6@xs4all.nl>
	<20171118204617.8DA2.63087B45@msd.biglobe.ne.jp>
	<d71173ae-5aab-0f12-ba08-b10802c497d0@xs4all.nl>
	<000a01d36084$369ffac0$a3dff040$@mypbmail.com>
	<CALNQy48hoFuWxbwdiiCZ_1qcOtUv9_Y8V_XcuP2mGRmELNdLVg@mail.gmail.com>
	<CAJOf0+tE4LGzA3EvXq4W516oOj1yijGui5psYpu4azPQKatnmQ@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <0a5a9f4b-46c9-7d05-e376-7bcd199ee370@pobox.com>


I'm interested to see if RadFxSat picks up the increased radiation
levels due to the G1-level geomagnetic storm today/tonight.

Anyone know if this data is being plotted somewhere web-accessible?

https://www.swpc.noaa.gov/

--- Zach
N0ZGO

From martha at amsat.org  Fri Feb 16 22:28:59 2018
From: martha at amsat.org (Martha)
Date: Fri, 16 Feb 2018 17:28:59 -0500
Subject: [amsat-bb] Office Closed
Message-ID: <CAPk0USy1odn=2p-Xa6g7M-=YnkbUYGzduB+U593_0svs3bYu7w@mail.gmail.com>

The AMSAT Office will be closed on Monday, February 19th in observance of
Presidents' Day.

-- 
73- Martha

From aj9n at aol.com  Fri Feb 16 23:52:25 2018
From: aj9n at aol.com (aj9n at aol.com)
Date: Fri, 16 Feb 2018 18:52:25 -0500
Subject: [amsat-bb] Upcoming ARISS Contact Schedule as of 2018-02-16 23:00
	UTC
Message-ID: <161a10885de-c88-129c5@webjas-vad194.srv.aolmail.net>

Upcoming ARISS Contact Schedule as of 2018-02-16 23:00 UTC



Quick list of scheduled contacts and events:

?
Los Angeles Academy Middle School, Los Angeles, CA, direct via W6RVD
The ISS callsign is presently scheduled to be NA1SS
The scheduled astronaut is Joe Acaba KE5DAR
Contact was successful: Thu 2018-02-15 17:45:19 UTC 80 deg ?(***)



University of the Philippines Integrated School, Quezon City, Philippines, direct via DX1ISS
The ISS callsign is presently scheduled to be OR4ISS
The scheduled astronaut is Mark Vande Hei KG5GNP
Contact is a go for: Sat 2018-02-17 10:23:00 UTC 70 deg



"Galaxy - Children and Youth Center for Space Education", Kaluga, Russia, direct via TBD
The ISS callsign is presently scheduled to be RS?ISS
The scheduled astronaut is Alexander Misurkin

Contact is a go for 2018-02-18 10:45 UTC


Agrupamento de Escolas do Fund?o, Fund?o, Portugal, direct via CS5DBB
The ISS callsign is presently scheduled to be OR4ISS
The scheduled astronaut is Scott Tingle KG5NZA
Contact is a go for: Wed 2018-02-21 09:38:11 UTC 33 deg



Museum of Science & Technology - Danforth Middle School, Syracuse, NY, direct via K2MST
The ISS callsign is presently scheduled to be NA1SS
The scheduled astronaut is Mark Vande Hei KG5GNP

Contact is a go for: Fri 2018-02-23 14:08:52 UTC 28 deg

?

School in Kursk, Russia, direct via TBD
The ISS callsign is presently scheduled to be RS?ISS
The scheduled astronaut is TBD
Contact is a go for Sat 2018-02-24 08:45 UTC
Watch for possible time update
?



******************************************************************************

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 Kenwood 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:? 

Francesco IK?WGF with 132

Satoshi 7M3TJZ with 128

Gaston ON4WF with 123

Sergey RV3DR with 100


****************************************************************************
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?2018-02-16 23:00 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

http://www.amsat.org/amsat/ariss/news/arissnews.txt

Total number?of ARISS ISS to earth school events is 1208. (***)
Each school counts as 1?event.
Total number of ARISS ISS to earth school contacts is 1157. (***)
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 2018-02-16 23:00 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. 53 on orbit

Mark Vande Hei KG5GNP

Alexander Misurkin

Joe Acaba KE5DAR

?

Exp. 54 on orbit

Scott Tingle KG5NZA

Norishige Kanai

Alexander Skvortsov


****************************************************************************

73,
Charlie?Sufana AJ9N
One of the ARISS operation team mentors

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From quadpugh at bellsouth.net  Sat Feb 17 10:49:40 2018
From: quadpugh at bellsouth.net (Nick Pugh)
Date: Sat, 17 Feb 2018 04:49:40 -0600
Subject: [amsat-bb] help r pi i gate
Message-ID: <00c701d3a7dd$03da3740$0b8ea5c0$@bellsouth.net>

Here is our setup

                R pi b

                USB sound card

Baofeng radio

Software Dirwolf

Call sign on I-gate k5qxj-10

We have the R-pi log into the server 

I have two questions.

What is the format to use the email server?

What is required to the up the radio?

Thx in advance

 

 

 

 

DE nick k5qxj 

 


From e.krome at comcast.net  Sat Feb 17 13:30:09 2018
From: e.krome at comcast.net (Ed K9EK)
Date: Sat, 17 Feb 2018 08:30:09 -0500 (EST)
Subject: [amsat-bb] AO92 L schedule?
Message-ID: <2072270433.23057.1518874209940@connect.xfinity.com>

Probably a dumb question, but has a schedule been established for AO92 L-band uplink?


Tnx

From n8hm at arrl.net  Sat Feb 17 13:32:16 2018
From: n8hm at arrl.net (Paul Stoetzer)
Date: Sat, 17 Feb 2018 08:32:16 -0500
Subject: [amsat-bb] AO92 L schedule?
In-Reply-To: <2072270433.23057.1518874209940@connect.xfinity.com>
References: <2072270433.23057.1518874209940@connect.xfinity.com>
Message-ID: <CABzOSOpzLRFwF=JjUb3te98PLUxEjOiZUJ1wWhz27vsKhiG9mg@mail.gmail.com>

Posted at https://www.amsat.org/satellite-schedules/

AO-92 operations are scheduled among the U/v FM repeater, L-Band
Downshifter, Virginia Tech Camera, and the University of Iowa?s High
Energy Radiation CubeSat Instrument (HERCI).

For the week of 18 ? 24 Feb 2018, the following mode changes are scheduled:

Approximately 0200UTC 18Feb we will enable the L band uplink for ~24 hours

Approximately 0255UTC 20Feb we will enable high speed data in order to
download from the HERCI experiment for 40 minutes

Approximately 1540UTC 21Feb we will enable high speed data in order to
download from the VT camera for 40 minutes

Approximately 0215UTC 22Feb we will enable high speed data in order to
download from the HERCI experiment for 40 minutes

All other times the U/v repeater will be open continuously.

73,

Paul, N8HM

On Sat, Feb 17, 2018 at 8:30 AM, Ed K9EK <e.krome at comcast.net> wrote:
> Probably a dumb question, but has a schedule been established for AO92 L-band uplink?
>
>
> Tnx
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From christophe.mcr at gmail.com  Sat Feb 17 13:32:27 2018
From: christophe.mcr at gmail.com (christophe.mcr)
Date: Sat, 17 Feb 2018 14:32:27 +0100
Subject: [amsat-bb] Picsat - Wrong TLE identification
Message-ID: <CADF-Vj2dj4wbZFBxBN8EQdbqxQv6qrQLFbtQsg8sds6FWm4UDw@mail.gmail.com>

Dear

>From Picsat team and  Albert Van Deursen , NASA *43132 TLE* (  *Micromas-2A*
 or *2018-04X*)  gives better results for doppler compute.

See :https://picsat.obspm.fr/operations/launch?locale=en

73

Christophe

From kb2mjeff at att.net  Sat Feb 17 14:16:01 2018
From: kb2mjeff at att.net (kb2mjeff at att.net)
Date: Sat, 17 Feb 2018 09:16:01 -0500
Subject: [amsat-bb] G-5500 rotor issues
Message-ID: <908692B1E0AF4C668481F21E0A34C5F6@kb2m4PC>

I?m having an intermittent problem with my G-5500 rotor that is getting worse. Now several times a day when I acquire a satellite the elevation function doesn?t work. But, if I power the control box off and back on several times it starts to work. This is a problem with the Yaesu control box, as the manual elevation control doesn?t work when this happens. Any ideas to troubleshoot before I start to take things apart?

73 Jeff kb2m 

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From royldean at gmail.com  Sat Feb 17 14:47:27 2018
From: royldean at gmail.com (Roy Dean)
Date: Sat, 17 Feb 2018 09:47:27 -0500
Subject: [amsat-bb] help r pi i gate
Message-ID: <CADGPg2udY-FhWM_Ne=a5+oCsLZMUH4mHZRqNGZnh0DT0ki2mqg@mail.gmail.com>

>
> Here is our setup R pi b USB sound card Baofeng radio Software Dirwolf
> Call sign on I-gate k5qxj-10 We have the R-pi log into the server I have
> two questions. What is the format to use the email server? What is required
> to the up the radio? Thx in advance DE nick k5qxj


Nick,

First of all, I would suggest you ditch the baofeng and usb sound card in
favor of an RTL-SDR ($20 on amazon).   there are a ton of instructions
online on how to set up the RPi + RTL igate, and Andrew Rich has created a
script that does it all for you.   Really a much simpler setup than using
an actual radio and soundcard interface.

As to your questions, not sure what you mean by "email server"?   There is
no email server involved with an igate.    Not sure what you mean by "up
the radio".   Do you mean "uplink"?   If that's the case, you need to
fabricate a PTT circuit to key up the radio.   Vox is an alternative, but I
did some tests like that and got really bad results (vox would keep the
radio keyed up for many seconds after Tx'ing a packet, thus missing any
digipeats or auto *acks or responses.

-Roy
K3RLD

From occamrazr at yahoo.com  Sat Feb 17 15:19:13 2018
From: occamrazr at yahoo.com (butch alline)
Date: Sat, 17 Feb 2018 10:19:13 -0500
Subject: [amsat-bb] ServerSDX not working
Message-ID: <ab8a5780-046f-6a0d-ea28-19408aeb3eb6@yahoo.com>

Issue 1:? ServerSDX is not starting up with Sat32PC.? I did the following:

 ??? a. Uninstalled then reinstalled everything in C:\Sat32PC. ServerSDX 
still does not autostart.

 ??? b. Placed ServerSDX in the start up list and it now starts before 
Sat32PC.? But then:

Issue 2:? Cannot get ServerSDX to store com port properly.

 ??? a. Starting Server SDX manually, using Win 10. Device manager says 
Com 4 is enabled and connected to my Arduino interface.? It is the only 
com port in use that is connected to anything.? I then click set up, 
enter com 4 and store.? I? now get a prompt to restart Sat32PC, but it 
is not running.

 ??? b. If I then close Server SDX and restart, then I get "Port 4 could 
not be opened" error msg.? If I continue and do setup the COM port shown 
is 0 (zero).? Repeat ad nauseum.

I have read the manual, clicked R+, R-, and many other things. Somehow 
in the process I came up with this when trying to do a manual input:

My guess is that the fundamental problem is that ServerSDX is not 
starting and/or not storing the com port.

Any and all help appreciated.

Butch K8KO



From erich.eichmann at t-online.de  Sat Feb 17 16:00:11 2018
From: erich.eichmann at t-online.de (Erich Eichmann)
Date: Sat, 17 Feb 2018 17:00:11 +0100
Subject: [amsat-bb] ServerSDX not working
In-Reply-To: <ab8a5780-046f-6a0d-ea28-19408aeb3eb6@yahoo.com>
References: <ab8a5780-046f-6a0d-ea28-19408aeb3eb6@yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <917011f8-131a-a92c-0c89-5b3c6a7704a8@t-online.de>

Butch,
you wrote: ...then reinstalled everything in C:\SatPC32.
ServerSDX will then be located here:
C:\SatPC32\SDX\ServerSDX.exe
Check please whether that is the case.

if yes:
The setup suggests C:\Program Files(x86)\SatPC32 as the program folder.
Therefore the? program will look for ServerSDX (by default) here:
C: \Program Files (x86)\SatPC32\ SDX\ServerSDX.exe

Try the following:? in menu Rotor Setup choose? item? Yaesu_GS-232 and 
click the upper Store button. Restart SatPc32. Click the Search button 
and navigate to C:? > SatPC32 > SDX and double click on ServerSDX? and 
then click the upper Store button again and restart SatPC32 once again.

73s, Erich, DK1TB




Am 17.02.2018 um 16:19 schrieb butch alline via AMSAT-BB:
> Issue 1:? ServerSDX is not starting up with Sat32PC.? I did the 
> following:
>
> ??? a. Uninstalled then reinstalled everything in C:\Sat32PC. 
> ServerSDX still does not autostart.
>
> ??? b. Placed ServerSDX in the start up list and it now starts before 
> Sat32PC.? But then:
>
> Issue 2:? Cannot get ServerSDX to store com port properly.
>
> ??? a. Starting Server SDX manually, using Win 10. Device manager says 
> Com 4 is enabled and connected to my Arduino interface.? It is the 
> only com port in use that is connected to anything.? I then click set 
> up, enter com 4 and store.? I? now get a prompt to restart Sat32PC, 
> but it is not running.
>
> ??? b. If I then close Server SDX and restart, then I get "Port 4 
> could not be opened" error msg.? If I continue and do setup the COM 
> port shown is 0 (zero).? Repeat ad nauseum.
>
> I have read the manual, clicked R+, R-, and many other things. Somehow 
> in the process I came up with this when trying to do a manual input:
>
> My guess is that the fundamental problem is that ServerSDX is not 
> starting and/or not storing the com port.
>
> Any and all help appreciated.
>
> Butch K8KO
>
>
> _______________________________________________
> 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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From jean.marc.momple at gmail.com  Sat Feb 17 16:57:55 2018
From: jean.marc.momple at gmail.com (Jean Marc Momple)
Date: Sat, 17 Feb 2018 20:57:55 +0400
Subject: [amsat-bb] AO92 L schedule?
In-Reply-To: <CABzOSOpzLRFwF=JjUb3te98PLUxEjOiZUJ1wWhz27vsKhiG9mg@mail.gmail.com>
References: <2072270433.23057.1518874209940@connect.xfinity.com>
	<CABzOSOpzLRFwF=JjUb3te98PLUxEjOiZUJ1wWhz27vsKhiG9mg@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <1022BD52-C8C1-46E7-848F-DEF6438C1FF1@gmail.com>

Paul,

Thanks for informing, good news, I will be able to make some tests with L-Band tomorrow.. 

Some infos from this side of the globe.

I will try the L-Band again tomorrow (made a QSO on L-Band with ZS2BK first time it was ON), having the bird for myself for all the pass I will experiment with power etc.., and also have Foxtelem ON.

Both AO-91 and AO-92 are very good. As examples: 1) Today, 3B8FA and myself (3B8DU) made a QSO (most of the pass crystal clear audio) with Baofengs both sides on AO-91, one side an home brew Arrow type antenna and on the other side just a 48cm whip antenna. 2) Just a few minutes ago I could hear myself 59 and decode the telemetry S/N 10 with Foxtelem during a pass of AO-92 with max elevation of 0.3 deg. Superb birds!

On the negative side AO-85 seems to be going deaf, need a minimum power of 15W into a 16 ele. cross yagi to go through sometimes up to 50W (QTH rig), same issue has been reported to me by ZS2BK.

Just an idea: If ever you guys can schedule high speed data/HERCI or VT camera when AO-92 over 3B8, I would be happy to experiment these as anyway when over the Indian Ocean there is no-one except me around?so a quiet place to experiment, it may be useful for everybody...

Have a nice week-end

73

Jean Marc (3B8DU)

> On Feb 17, 2018, at 5:32 PM, Paul Stoetzer <n8hm at arrl.net> wrote:
> 
> Posted at https://www.amsat.org/satellite-schedules/
> 
> AO-92 operations are scheduled among the U/v FM repeater, L-Band
> Downshifter, Virginia Tech Camera, and the University of Iowa?s High
> Energy Radiation CubeSat Instrument (HERCI).
> 
> For the week of 18 ? 24 Feb 2018, the following mode changes are scheduled:
> 
> Approximately 0200UTC 18Feb we will enable the L band uplink for ~24 hours
> 
> Approximately 0255UTC 20Feb we will enable high speed data in order to
> download from the HERCI experiment for 40 minutes
> 
> Approximately 1540UTC 21Feb we will enable high speed data in order to
> download from the VT camera for 40 minutes
> 
> Approximately 0215UTC 22Feb we will enable high speed data in order to
> download from the HERCI experiment for 40 minutes
> 
> All other times the U/v repeater will be open continuously.
> 
> 73,
> 
> Paul, N8HM
> 
> On Sat, Feb 17, 2018 at 8:30 AM, Ed K9EK <e.krome at comcast.net> wrote:
>> Probably a dumb question, but has a schedule been established for AO92 L-band uplink?
>> 
>> 
>> Tnx
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From rs2atmink at yahoo.com  Sat Feb 17 20:07:55 2018
From: rs2atmink at yahoo.com (Robert Switzer)
Date: Sat, 17 Feb 2018 20:07:55 +0000 (UTC)
Subject: [amsat-bb] SatPC32 12.8d is released
In-Reply-To: <741409987.464819.1518887101761@mail.yahoo.com>
References: <832358113.1666430.1518719854736.ref@mail.yahoo.com>
	<832358113.1666430.1518719854736@mail.yahoo.com>
	<a2bbaa13-610d-083b-6078-8dd8c97d54ea@t-online.de>
	<865842472.462930.1518885427008@mail.yahoo.com>
	<741409987.464819.1518887101761@mail.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <1300339037.577019.1518898075383@mail.yahoo.com>

 Hi,I downloaded and installed the new version (after uninstalling my previous release).
I did enter my registration key and restart the program afterwards.? All seemed good.
Seems I'm back to an old issue, or something similar, where it is NOT centering
on my Locator (Setup -> Options -> Center maps on Observer)
Rather it centers on the selected satellite, regardless of option chosen, regardless
of whether I "Store" or "OK" after selecting the option (and restarting SatPC32)
or not....
When it starts... the map seems to pause over the eastern US for a brief instant
before switching to center on whatever satellite is selected.
I did install this via "Run as administrator" and am a bit baffled.
I do see + over my locator (FM29SL) when the selected satellite is close enough
to have the Eastern US displayed.
Any help / insights would be appreciated.
Tnx es 73,Rob KA2CZU 

    On Saturday, February 17, 2018, 12:05:01 PM EST, Robert Switzer <rs2atmink at yahoo.com> wrote:  
 
 followup... it seems cancelling the "failed" installation cleanly and retrying has removed whatever lock files were there.
AT ANY RATE, all installed now :)
Thanks and 73,Rob KA2CZU
 

    On Saturday, February 17, 2018, 11:37:07 AM EST, Robert Switzer <rs2atmink at yahoo.com> wrote:  
 
 
Erich,
Having some trouble with the installation. I uninstalled my old version, downloaded the new to an external drive. Extracted to same.
I had tried an install earlier that "hung", perhaps I didn't run as administrator on this win10 "tablet" or not, can't recall.
At any rate, trying using the right-click "Run as Administrator" on setup and getting
an Error 1500: another installation is in progress.
Where is the lock file for a previously "hung" installation kept?Any idea how to clear this? I already rebooted.
Thanks,Rob KA2CZU
 

    On Friday, February 16, 2018, 6:34:55 AM EST, Erich Eichmann <erich.eichmann at t-online.de> wrote:  
 
 Steve,
Users with registration code don't have to pay again for the new 
version. My "Downloads" web page says clearly: "The program will be 
installed as Demo version." and? "The full versions can be activated by 
entering a registration code."
The registration code is valid also with new program versions, see 
http://www.dk1tb.de/downloadinfo.htm

I use Installshield Express to generate the setup files. This tool 
doesn't generate "Updates" that can be applied to the current version. 
It? requires to un-install the current version before it installs a? new 
one. I have mentioned that also on the "Downloads" web page (under 2e). 
The Installshield professional? versions that generate such "Updates" 
cost? 3 or 4? times as much? as the Express version.

73s, Erich, DK1TB

Am 15.02.2018 um 19:37 schrieb Steve Nordahl via AMSAT-BB:
> Based on what I see, the poster claims 12.8d is available for download from the link supplied. However that does not appear to be the case. In review of the SatPC32 site, Only a demo version is available and there's no "Update(r)" version that can be applied to current versions that I can find. What is really the case? Is this going to be available as an update for current registered users of SatPC32 12.8c, or do we have to pay for a full blown program via the AMSAT store? From what I see the AMSAT store does not provide a update link, only to purchase a new program entirely. I don't see any indication that the AMSAT store is providing the 12.8d version updater. As a matter of fact, it does not even say what version of SatPC32 is being offered. Steve NS3L
>? 
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From hobergenix at gmail.com  Sat Feb 17 21:11:01 2018
From: hobergenix at gmail.com (Mike Hoblinski)
Date: Sat, 17 Feb 2018 13:11:01 -0800
Subject: [amsat-bb] SatNOGS
Message-ID: <CAMpzqDE=LNsqS33qe6fXrgVFXhUPN5mL_Kq+93VOQdoidLsRSg@mail.gmail.com>

Has anybody built the open  source V3 antenna rotor from the SatNOGS site.

Website https://satnogs.org/
Wiki https://wiki.satnogs.org/Main_Page

They promote an open source ground station and link them up. They use a
Raspberry Pi as the computer board and have a controller board that drives
steppers or DC motors for Az and El.

Mike Hoblinski
N6IMF

From quadpugh at bellsouth.net  Sat Feb 17 22:38:51 2018
From: quadpugh at bellsouth.net (Nick Pugh)
Date: Sat, 17 Feb 2018 16:38:51 -0600
Subject: [amsat-bb] help r pi i gate
In-Reply-To: <CADGPg2udY-FhWM_Ne=a5+oCsLZMUH4mHZRqNGZnh0DT0ki2mqg@mail.gmail.com>
References: <CADGPg2udY-FhWM_Ne=a5+oCsLZMUH4mHZRqNGZnh0DT0ki2mqg@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <005f01d3a840$16162640$424272c0$@bellsouth.net>

Tnx for the reply

We want to transmit outbound from the I gate so we will need a PTT circuit.
Do you have any info on a ptt sct?

There are email servers on the igate system but the format is un clear to
me?







nick

Cell????? 337 258 2527
?
Helping UL become a world Class Engineering ?and Educational School
Disagree I Learn


-----Original Message-----
From: AMSAT-BB [mailto:amsat-bb-bounces at amsat.org] On Behalf Of Roy Dean
Sent: Saturday, February 17, 2018 8:47 AM
To: amsat-bb at amsat.org
Subject: Re: [amsat-bb] help r pi i gate

>
> Here is our setup R pi b USB sound card Baofeng radio Software Dirwolf 
> Call sign on I-gate k5qxj-10 We have the R-pi log into the server I 
> have two questions. What is the format to use the email server? What 
> is required to the up the radio? Thx in advance DE nick k5qxj


Nick,

First of all, I would suggest you ditch the baofeng and usb sound card in
favor of an RTL-SDR ($20 on amazon).   there are a ton of instructions
online on how to set up the RPi + RTL igate, and Andrew Rich has created a
script that does it all for you.   Really a much simpler setup than using
an actual radio and soundcard interface.

As to your questions, not sure what you mean by "email server"?   There is
no email server involved with an igate.    Not sure what you mean by "up
the radio".   Do you mean "uplink"?   If that's the case, you need to
fabricate a PTT circuit to key up the radio.   Vox is an alternative, but I
did some tests like that and got really bad results (vox would keep the
radio keyed up for many seconds after Tx'ing a packet, thus missing any
digipeats or auto *acks or responses.

-Roy
K3RLD
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From dave at g4dpz.me.uk  Sun Feb 18 00:31:11 2018
From: dave at g4dpz.me.uk (David Johnson)
Date: Sun, 18 Feb 2018 00:31:11 +0000
Subject: [amsat-bb] FUNcube Warehouse down
Message-ID: <34C2208A-D6BC-4251-A836-9689E25C7272@g4dpz.me.uk>

The hosting company have reported two errors this evening on the host machine that runs the virtual machine. They are having to make emergency hardware repairs during the night.

Will keep you informed.

73

Dave, G4DPZ

Sent from my iPhone

From mccardelm at gmail.com  Sun Feb 18 01:22:22 2018
From: mccardelm at gmail.com (E.Mike McCardel)
Date: Sat, 17 Feb 2018 20:22:22 -0500
Subject: [amsat-bb] ANS-049 AMSAT News Service Weekly Bulletins
Message-ID: <CAM5+sos26uCacuHAPaHX0htT_LQs-uz-CdjEq7a9kp-WX+L1Bw@mail.gmail.com>

AMSAT NEWS SERVICE
ANS-049

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:

* Upcoming AO-92 Operations Schedule
* SatPC32 12.8d is released
* ARRL 2018 Teacher Institute to Include Amateur Satellites, Telemetry
* Kettering University Student Brings Ham Radio Hobby, Expertise to
  Campus
* AMSAT Argentina Balloon Flight Completes 2nd Trip Around the World
* AMSAT Phase 4 Ground Station Update: FPGA, RFNoC, SDSoC
* AA5UK Announces March 1 Cayman Island Satellite Activation
* Phase 4 Ground Weekly Report!
* Volunteer Opportunity - Openings for News Service Rotating Editor
* ARISS News
* Satellite Shorts From All Over


SB SAT @ AMSAT $ANS-049.01
ANS-049 AMSAT News Service Weekly Bulletins

AMSAT News Service Bulletin 049.01
>From AMSAT HQ KENSINGTON, MD.
February 18, 2018
To All RADIO AMATEURS
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Upcoming AO-92 Operations Schedule

AO-92 operations are scheduled among the U/v FM repeater, L-Band
Downshifter, Virginia Tech Camera, and the University of Iowa's High
Energy Radiation CubeSat Instrument (HERCI).

For the week of 18 - 24 Feb 2018, the following mode changes are
scheduled:

Approximately 0200UTC 18Feb we will enable the L band uplink for ~24
hours

Approximately 0255UTC 20Feb we will enable high speed data in order
to download from the HERCI experiment for 40 minutes

Approximately 1540UTC 21Feb we will enable high speed data in order
to download from the VT camera for 40 minutes

Approximately 0215UTC 22Feb we will enable high speed data in order
to download from the HERCI experiment for 40 minutes

All other times the U/v repeater will be open continuously.

[ANS thanks Drew KO4MA for the above information]


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SatPC32 12.8d is released

The English version of SatPC32 12.8d is now available for download on
the author's web page.

http://www.dk1tb.de/downloadeng.htm

Here's What's New in the 12.8d version:

1. The CAT commands of the IC-9100 have been extended again. The
program now also controls the DV mode (DV for 'Digital Voice') of the
radio. The operating mode must be entered as DV in the file
Doppler.SQF. With the FT-817 the program now additionally supports
the CWR mode.

2. All SatPC32 programs now process significantly larger Keplerian
element source files. Especially because of the numerous new
Cubesats, the number of data sets contained in the source files has
increased significantly. For example the file Cubesat.txt currently
contains data for nearly 400 satellites. The previous version of the
SatPC32 programs could only read up to 320 data sets (only SatPC32
itself up to 500). All SatPC32 programs have been expanded to handle
sets of up to 1500 satellites.

3. In all programs (SatPC32, SatPC32ISS, Wisat32, WinAOS and
WinListen), the list of satellites contained in the source file
('Available' list in menu Satellites) is now displayed in
alphabetical order to facilitate locating individual satellites.

4. The program SatPC32ISS now also allows the creation of up to 12
satellite groups. The new Cubesats have also increased the number of
'in-band' satellites. Originally, in-band operation in amateur radio
was only available at the ISS.

5. In order to accelerate a change between the individual satellite
groups, the 'Groups' window can now be called up by clicking on
vacant areas of the main window, except in the Satellite menu. Such
free positions are located on the right and left of the frequency
window. Editing the groups (create or delete a group, add or remove
satellites) can only be done in the Satellites menu.

6. In the Satellites menu the data sets of the satellites contained
in the active source file can now be displayed. When called, the data
set of the currently selected satellite is displayed. The feature
helps you to immediately know the identifier of the satellite. This
allows you to add an entry to the file 'AmsatNames.txt' (menu '?'
'Auxiliary files'), so that the satellite can be displayed in the
entire program with its AMSAT name or with a user defined name.

7. The program has improved control of the sub-audible tone required
by some satellites. For many years SO-50 was the only such satellite.
Switching sub tone was no issue. Now we have several (AO-85, AO-91,
AO-92) The program can now automatically switch the sub tone on/off
when switching between PL tone satellites and others, changing
between u/v and v/u satellites, changing the group, closing the
program etc.

8. In addition, numerous minor changes and error corrections have
been made some people have complained about the difficulty of
manually adding a new satellite and its corresponding tuning
information. The Programs menu can now launch the W9KE
DopplerSqfEditor to aid this process.

Please read the instructions before installing or updating the
program. You probably want to run the DataBackup program before
updating an existing version. Existing registration codes work with
the new version.

Thanks to Erich Eichmann DK1TB for donating this software to AMSAT.
Sale of registration codes and CDs is a major fund raiser for AMSAT.
And thanks to Erich for providing user support on amsat-bb and
updating the program for 20 years. No other satellite tracking
program provides such comprehensive radio Doppler tuning.

[ANS thanks Wayne W9AE for the above information]


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ARRL 2018 Teacher Institute to Include Amateur Satellites, Telemetry

As part of its educational outreach through the Education &
Technology Program (ETP), ARRL will offer three sessions of the
Teachers Institute on Wireless Technology this July. The week-long
workshops will be held at ARRL Headquarters in Newington,
Connecticut, and in Dayton, Ohio ? hosted by the Dayton Amateur Radio
Association (DARA). The Teachers Institute (TI) is an expenses-paid,
professional development seminar that provides teachers at all grade
levels with tools and strategies to introduce basic electronics,
radio science, space technology, and satellite communication, as well
as weather science, introduction to micro-controllers, and basic
robotics in their classrooms.

The Teachers Institute curriculum is designed for motivated teachers
and other school staff who want to learn more about wireless
technology and bring that knowledge to their students. The goal of
the TI program is to equip educators with necessary foundational
knowledge and ? through hands-on learning ? generate the inspiration
for teachers to continue exploring wireless technology and adapt what
they learn to their classroom curricula.

Interested educators can apply online. The $100 enrollment fee is
refunded for applicants who are not selected. A qualified applicant
must be an active teacher at an elementary, middle, high school, or
community college/university, or in a leadership or enrichment
instruction role in an after-school program.

Session    Location          Dates                Instructor

TI ? 2     Newington, CT     July 9 ? July 12     Matt Severin N8MS
TI ? 1     Dayton, OH        July 16 ? July 20    Larry Kendall K6NDL
TI ? 1     Newington, CT     July 23 ? July 27    Tommy Gober N5DUX

Topics covered in the TI-1 ?Introduction to Wireless Technology?
workshop include basic electronics, radio science, microcontroller
programming, and basic robotics. Among other activities, participants
will learn how to solder and practice by building a small project.
They?ll also learn basic circuit concepts and learn how to use basic
test equipment. In addition, TI-1 attendees will learn about Amateur
Radio, take part in a hidden transmitter hunt, see demonstrations of
Amateur Radio satellite communication, and build and program their
own simple robots.

The TI-2 ?Remote Sensing and Data Gathering? workshop will
concentrate on analog-to-digital conversion and data sampling.
Participants will receive telemetry from Amateur Radio satellites and
apply it to math and science topics. TI-2 participants will also
construct a marine research buoy equipped with environmental sensors,
build a microcontroller to sample the data, configure it for
Automatic Packet Reporting System (APRS) transmission, and receive
and upload data to a spreadsheet for analysis.

Holding an Amateur Radio license is not required for the
?Introduction to Wireless Technology? workshop (TI-1), but one is
required by those planning to attend the advanced ?Remote Sensing and
Data Gathering? workshop (TI-2), and applicants to the advanced
workshop must have completed TI-1.

The grant to attend a TI covers transportation, hotel, and a modest
per diem allowance to cover meals, instructional resources, and a
resource library of relevant ARRL publications.

Graduate credit is available through Fresno Pacific University,
which may be applied to satisfy professional growth requirements to
maintain teaching credentials. The class is self-contained, and
participants are expected to be able to complete all requirements
during the class time. Graduate credit forms may be requested at the
end of the Teachers Institute.

For more information, contact Ally Riedel ariedel at arrl.org at
ARRL Headquarters.

[ANS thanks ARRL Headquarters for the above information.]


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Kettering University Student Brings Ham Radio Hobby, Expertise to
Campus

Ruth Willet ?21 has always been fascinated with Morse code,
especially when researching World War II. That fascination grew into
a hobby, and she soon found herself engrained in the amateur radio -
more commonly known as ham radio - community.

Willet, who is double majoring in Mechanical Engineering and
Engineering Physics, first got licensed in June 2015 as a ham radio
operator because of her interest in Morse code. She soon upgraded her
license in order to explore more aspects of the hobby.

Other hams know Willet as KM4LAO (Kilo Mike Four Lima Alpha Oscar),
the call letters of her government-issued ham radio license.

?It?s such a special hobby because there?s so many people that want
to get to know you and want to help you learn and grow. It really has
enabled me to mature into who I am today. I have gained incredible
friends from across the globe,? said Willet, a Georgia native. ?This
hobby supplements very well what I?m doing at Kettering because it
has application in a lot of different subjects. I love seeing the
practical application of electronics, solar weather and the way radio
signals propagate around the globe. I am thrilled by the fact that I
can talk to someone who?s driving down the interstate 10 miles away,
bounce signals off of satellites to have conversations hundreds of
miles away, or talk around the world to someone in Africa. It?s
fascinating. You really learn a lot.?

Willet had to pass an exam given by the Federal Communications
Commission (FCC) in order to receive her call sign and be allowed to
operate on the air. The three levels of Amateur radio licenses from
entry-level to most advanced are Technician, General, and Amateur
Extra. Willet upgraded to the Amateur Extra level license before she
graduated from high school.

Willet can use a hand-held radio to talk with someone across town,
or she can use a more robust radio that enables her to talk around
the world by reflecting her transmitted signal off the ionosphere.
There are fast-paced competitive events she participates in where she
is supposed to talk to as many people as possible within 24 hours.
She can operate in multiple ways, including Morse code, voice
communication or digital (which is similar to texting through ham
radio).

?The fun thing is that?s only the start. Amateur radio satellites
are orbiting the earth. You can bounce off the satellites and talk to
people halfway around the world,? Willet said. ?We can also use our
skills to assist in emergency situations. For example, when Hurricane
Irma recently hit in Puerto Rico, amateur radio operators were some
of the only people who could communicate from the island to the
outside world.?

In 2016, Willet also participated in National Parks on the Air, a
worldwide event organized by the American Radio Relay League. Since
2016 was the centennial of the National Park Service (NPS), hams
wanted to help celebrate history by getting people to national parks,
seashores, monuments, and more. Ham radio operators went out and set
up portable radio stations, got on the air, and helped other hams
around the world conduct ?virtual visits? to parks across the country.

When Willet came to Kettering University, she knew she wanted to
continue her ham radio activities. Kettering was appealing to her for
the small classes and the close-knit campus feel, on top of the co-op
experience.

?After coming for the LITE (Lives Improved Through Engineering)
summer program and seeing how personal everybody was at Kettering I
just really felt like it was a great fit. And I can?t turn down the
co-op experience,? Willet said. ?I was first interested in Mechanical
Engineering because my grandfather had a book about basic machines
and how they work. I was fascinated with levers to complicated gears.
Then senior year of high school I took Physics and I loved it. Being
able to see the effects of basic physics on daily life was very
interesting to me. I?m learning as much as I can at school and
exploring opportunities both inside and outside the classroom so that
I can make the most of my time here.?

She has found that the skills she learns in classes go hand in hand
with her amateur radio hobby. Willet plans to start up an Amateur
Radio Club on campus in the spring 2018 term to get more students
interested.

?It?s a stress relief for me. I really enjoy sharing this hobby with
other students,? she said. ?I would encourage people to consider
exploring amateur radio because it?s a hobby that allows you to
explore anything from technical electronics to international
friendships. Amateur radio is open to anyone. It will help develop
your professional and personal skills, participate in and learn from
fascinating activities, and connect with an incredible community.?

[ANS thanks Sarah Schuch and Kettering University for the above
information]


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AMSAT Argentina Balloon Flight Completes 2nd Trip Around the World

AMSAT Argentina reports that their earth circling El PicoGlobo
WSPR beacon balloon has now completed its 2nd lap around the
world.

After its 2nd crossing of the Pacific Ocean the balloon flew
over Patagonia, then headed north at 12,000 meters altitude to
Buenos Aires during the night of February 11. On February 12
it flew over Uruguay then turned east out over the Atlantic
Ocean to begin its 3rd circle of the Earth.

PicoGlobo transmits a WSPR beacon on 14.0956 MHz.

Flight progress can be followed at:
http://lu7aa.org.ar/wspr.asp
https://aprs.fi/#!call=a%2FLU1ESY-3&timerange=604800&tail=604800

[ANS thanks AMSAT Argentina for the above information]


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AMSAT Phase 4 Ground Station Update: FPGA, RFNoC, SDSoC

Michelle, W5NYV says the latest Phase 4 Ground Station Report
is available for viewing at: https://youtu.be/moKFVagY_Ro

This week you'll see a video demo of the Voltera V-one system
available for circuit printing, solder paste and reflow to
enable prototype development.

Work has been progressing on the FPGA or field programmable
gate array which is at the heart of many modern software defined
radios. Having powerful reconfigurable digital logic realizes a
lot of the promise of SDRs. Balancing the workload between the
general purpose processor and the FPGA is a big challenge.

The RFNoC, or Radio Frequency Network on a Chip from Ettus Research
for the 300 series USRPs before. RFNoC lets you place blocks that
run on the FPGA in GNU Radio as if they were being run by the host
computer. This lets you use the FPGA to full advantage within GNU
Radio Companion.

A comparison is made with the SDSoC, the Software Defined System
on a Chip ,a tool from Xilinx.

The team is looking for your help! If you can help ease the process
of learning this environment, please let Michelle know:
W5nyv at amsat.org

[ANS thanks Michelle, W5NYV and the AMSAT Phase 4 Ground Station
 team for the above information]


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AA5UK Announces March 1 Cayman Island Satellite Activation

ZF2, CAYMAN ISLAND (Satellites, Grids, HF). Adrian, AA5UK, will once
again be operating as ZF2AE from Grand Cayman (between March 1-4th)
and ZF2AE/ZF8 from Little Cayman (between March 5-10).

Activity will be holiday style (usually) on 40-10 meters using a IC-
7300 and vertical antenna.

Operations will be focused on the Digital modes (FT8, RTTY,
PSK and other digital modes upon request)with possibly some SSB, and
the satellites using 2x FT-817s and Arrow Antenna for satellite. Most
of his activity will be in the afternoons and evenings. For the
latest operational updates, watch his Twitter links <@AA5UK and @
ZF2AE>. QSL direct to AA5UK with a SAE/SASE, LoTW or eQSL.

[ANS thanks Ohio/Penn DX Bulletin #1351 for the above information]


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Phase 4 Ground Weekly Report!

Voltera Circuit printer for prototyping is up and running the Hello
World circuit.

Video of this report at https://youtu.be/rdjKZCc9g74

There will be plenty more reports and feedback about the badge
design over coming week as the JoCo Cruise embarks. Several of our
team members are on the cruise and we can't wait to hear all about
it. Everything that we've learned on this effort will be applied to
the Hamvention badge, and to the Phase 4 Ground radios.

We have some Software Defined System on a Chip progress. We have
received our Xilinx specific JTAG Cable. Here it is!

Charles Brain has been battling Petalinux and linux builds for his
environment. Plenty of learning going on there. Some of us have
received additional hardware from LimeSDR and there is more on the
way.

We have received very positive news from from Critical, the makers
of Snickerdoodle, that official board definition files are in
progress and will be available very soon. This means that those of us
that are ordinary tool users, and not necessarily advanced tool
makers, will be able to experiment and make progress with the
Snickerdoodle, Xilinx Vivado, and the Xilinx SDK, more easily.

SDSoC allows you to take functions written in C and C++, evaluate
whether they would be better run on either the general purpose
processor or the FPGA, and then assign them to the proper hardware.

The 5GHz RF team is learning a lot about the impact of connectors on
performance, and are evaluating some higher quality solutions.

Several sets of team members are working on transverter designs.
This is a very active and interesting area of investigation. There's
a large number of tradeoffs and design patterns involved. We have a
10GHz specific effort, a high-performance multi band effort, the 5GHz
RF team previously featured, and more. If you are interested in RF
designs, then we are here to help.

Ed Friesma at UNLV is taking on more of the correlator design. Our
next report will be all about the progress on the DVB-S2 correlator,
the GNU Radio block, what we can leverage from the GPU
implementation, and next steps.

On the 28th of February, we will have two guest speakers at our
regular ASCENT conference call. Nate and Neal from Ettus Research
will be addressing questions about the Careful COTS design of a USRP
300 series board for use in space. Having a powerful SDR at the heart
of an amateur radio payload would put us in excellent position to
deploy any modulation scheme we want. The Careful COTS version of a
USRP is why Phase 4 Space was founded, and we've had a very good week
in terms of outreach and evangelism.

There's good news in an update to the Phase 4B mission on the Wide
Field Of View satellite, with a launch scheduled for 2020. You can
read about it in the article linked in the notes, from this past June.

Our job on Phase 4 Ground is to make sure that you have a radio that
can use this or any other payload that uses the Five and Dime air
interface. And of course we want to fill up terrestrial microwave
with the same fun and easy to use broadband digital microwave
signals. If you're interested in learning more, then get in touch.

http://www.losangeles.af.mil/?/final-rfp-released-for-laun?/

Plenty going on and lots of fun to be had. We will have a booth at
Dayton as soon as possible, and we will be asking for time to talk at
the Hamvention SDR forum about the Careful COTS effort, open source
successes, and the impact of SDR advances on licensed and unlicensed
services.

After Hamvention is DEFCON. And we might have something up our
sleeves this year.

I'm working very hard on setting up a workshop and hackfest at GNU
Radio Conference 2018, which will be held September 17-21 in
Henderson, Nevada. This hackfest will focus on developing GNU Radio
receiver blocks for DVB-S2 and S2X. If you are on the team or a
supporter or find yourself interested in all of this, then please
consider coming to the conference and participating in this effort.
Tickets will be available very soon. It's a volunteer run event made
possible by people just like you.

And, there's an open space initiative from Lockheed Martin that we
need to take a serious look at, and some new products on the market
that might make our GSE and DVB-S2X manufactured solutions a bit
easier. Howie DeFelice is on that trail and will report back. See you
next week!

[ANS thanks Michelle W5NYV for the above information]


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Volunteer Opportunity - Openings for News Service Rotating Editor

If you're open to volunteering to help AMSAT this is your chance!
We have openings for a few volunteers willing to help as an AMSAT
News Service editor.

Our editors work on a rotating schedule with each taking turns as
the current week's news editor. Using input received from members,
the amateur radio community, officers, plus our other editors your
job is to assemble the AMSAT News Service bulletin for your week.
(Template is provided to help you format the message.)

If you can help contact our Senior News Service Editor, Lee McLamb,
KT4TZ via his e-mail: kt4tz at amsat.org

(Ed. note: the need for at least one, hopefully many volunteer
  editors, is immediate. K9JKM will be retiring at the end of March
  with extensive travel plans, often out of reach of the internet.)

[ANS thanks the AMSAT News Service for the above information]


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ARISS News

+ A Successful contact was made between Naka Junior High School,
  Kakamigahara City, Japan and Astronaut Mark Vande Hei KG5GNP using
  Callsign NA1SS. The contact began 2018-01-22 10:23 UTC and lasted
  about nine and a half minutes. Contact was Direct via 8J25D.
  ARISS Mentor was Satoshi 7M3TJZ.

+ A Successful contact was made between The English School, Nicosia,
  Cyprus and Astronaut Mark Vande Hei KG5GNP using Callsign NA1SS. The
  contact began  2018-01-24 10:35 UTC and lasted about nine and a half
  minutes. Contact was Telebridge via W6SRJ.
  ARISS Mentor was Armand SP3QFE.

+ A Successful contact was made between Central Magnet Math &
  Science ES/Batesville School District, Batesville, AR and Astronaut
  Joe Acaba KE5DAR using Callsign OR4ISS. The contact began 2018-01-31
  16:42 UTC and lasted about nine and a half minutes. Contact was
  Telebridged via IK1SLD.
  ARISS Mentors was Keith W5IU.

+ A Successful contact was made between Moore Square AIG/GT Magnet
  School, Raleigh, NC and Astronaut Scott Tingle KG5NZA using Callsign
  NA1SS. The contact began 2018-02-05 18:32 UTC and lasted about nine
  and a half minutes. Contact was Direct via KG4AKV
  ARISS Mentors were Steve W1HQL and Ryan W4NTR.

+ A Successful contact was made between Vilniaus Jono Basanaviciaus
  Gymnasium together with Vilniaus Jono Basanaviciaus Progymnasium,
  Vilnius, Lithuania and Astronaut Joe Acaba KE5DAR using Callsign
  OR4ISS. The contact began 2018-02-14 12:37 UTC and lasted about nine
  and a half minutes. Contact was Direct via LY1BWB
  ARISS Mentor was Eskil SM5SRR.

+ A Successful contact was made between Los Angeles Academy Middle
  School, Los Angeles, CA and Astronaut Joe Acaba KE5DAR using
  Callsign NA1SS. The contact began 2018-02-15 17:45 UTC and lasted
  about nine and a half minutes. Contact was Direct via W6RVD
  ARISS Mentor was Charlie AJ9N.

Upcoming ARISS Contact Schedule

"Galaxy - Children and Youth Center for Space Education", Kaluga,
Russia, direct via TBD
The ISS callsign is presently scheduled to be RS?ISS
The scheduled astronaut is Alexander Misurkin
Contact is a go for 2018-02-18 10:45 UTC

Agrupamento de Escolas do Fund?o, Fund?o, Portugal, direct via CS5DBB
The ISS callsign is presently scheduled to be OR4ISS
The scheduled astronaut is Scott Tingle KG5NZA
Contact is a go for: Wed 2018-02-21 09:38:11 UTC 33 deg

Museum of Science & Technology - Danforth Middle School, Syracuse,
NY, direct via K2MST
The ISS callsign is presently scheduled to be NA1SS
The scheduled astronaut is Mark Vande Hei KG5GNP
Contact is a go for: Fri 2018-02-23 14:08:52 UTC 28 deg

School in Kursk, Russia, direct via TBD
The ISS callsign is presently scheduled to be RS?ISS
The scheduled astronaut is TBD
Contact is a go for Sat 2018-02-24 08:45 UTC
Watch for possible time update

[ANS thanks ARISS, Charlie AJ9N and David AA4KN for the above
 information]


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Satellite Shorts From All Over

+ European FOSDEM Talks Playlist

  The Free and Open source Software Developers' European Meeting
  (FOSDEM) is a two-day event organized by volunteers to promote
  the widespread use of Free and Open Source software. A playlist
  of the talks is posted at:
  https://tinyurl.com/ANS49-FOSDEM

  [ANS thanks FOSDEM for the above information]

+ Congratulations to Mikey White, K7ULS for completing his Worked
  All States - Satellite on February 13. Mikey says state #50 was
  Rhode Island. Bob Mattaliano, N6RFM provided the connection at
  the Rhode Island end. Mikey posted a video at:
  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zaMBERls6Ww&feature=youtu.be

  [ANS thanks Mike K7ULS via AMSAT North America Facebook]

+ Photos needed for 2018 edition of AMSAT Getting Started With
  Amateur Satellites.

  Steve Belter, N9IP, recently tweeted that the editors of the 2018
  edition of "AMSAT Getting Started With Amateur Satellites" are
  looking for action photos of people in the act of operating the
  satellites. Submissions with credits should be emailed to Steve
  n9ip at amsat dot org.

  [ANS thanks Steve N9IP for the above information]

+ The AMSAT Office will be closed on Monday, February 19th in
  observance of Presidents' Day.

  [ANS thanks Martha for the above information.]

+ On February 16 Jeff, WB8RJY worked Jose, EB1AO in Spain via AO91.
  The satellite was at 0.8 degrees for Jose and at 0.6 degrees for
  Jeff for this QSO. Jeff commented, "Thats stretching the old
  string pretty tight! Once again, amazing bird!" (via Twitter)

  [ANS thanks Jeff WB8RJY for the above information.]


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President's Club. Members of the President's Club, as sustaining
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Contact Martha at the AMSAT Office for additional student membership
information.

73,
This week's ANS Editor,
EMike McCardel, AA8EM
aa8em at amsat dot org

From royldean at gmail.com  Sun Feb 18 02:21:05 2018
From: royldean at gmail.com (Roy Dean)
Date: Sat, 17 Feb 2018 21:21:05 -0500
Subject: [amsat-bb] help r pi i gate
Message-ID: <CADGPg2s6R7SMhPbW4SqAuUJZgZBYVkgRVKsonLmkkF7FA4fcFw@mail.gmail.com>

Ok, got it.   The APRS email method is built into the APRS-IS, there is no
"server", per se.   Instead you just send a properly formated aprs message
as shown below:

http://www.aprs-is.net/email.aspx

The PTT capability of direwolf is (I believe) documented in the user
manual, and there are plenty of web sources dealing with creation of a ptt
circuit for the baofeng.   Almost too many, actually.   Googling "direwolf
raspberry pi ptt circuit" brings up a ton of solutions.


--Roy
K3RLD



> Tnx for the reply We want to transmit outbound from the I gate so we will
> need a PTT circuit.
> Do you have any info on a ptt sct? There are email servers on the igate
> system but the format is un clear to
> me?

From jbr13 at md.metrocast.net  Sat Feb 17 16:51:57 2018
From: jbr13 at md.metrocast.net (Jason Rearick)
Date: Sat, 17 Feb 2018 11:51:57 -0500
Subject: [amsat-bb] Sats that downlink images
Message-ID: <14B9D3B39707436C94FE601136743264@DESKTOPPHNOMM1>

Looking for information on which satellites are out there that I could receive telemetry data that includes images of earth?  I know there are weather images downlinked, but are there any that just send images from above?


Thanks for your time


Jason
N3YUG


From jbr13 at md.metrocast.net  Sat Feb 17 21:53:23 2018
From: jbr13 at md.metrocast.net (Jason Rearick)
Date: Sat, 17 Feb 2018 16:53:23 -0500
Subject: [amsat-bb] Question for the group
Message-ID: <292146CF38ED40DEB622318F7197FC33@DESKTOPPHNOMM1>

Looking for information on which satellites are out there that I could receive telemetry data that includes images of earth?  I know there are weather images downlinked, but are there any that just send images from above?


Thanks for your time


Jason
N3YUG


From aardvark at saintaardvarkthecarpeted.com  Sat Feb 17 21:26:39 2018
From: aardvark at saintaardvarkthecarpeted.com (Saint Aardvark)
Date: Sat, 17 Feb 2018 13:26:39 -0800
Subject: [amsat-bb] SatNOGS
In-Reply-To: <CAMpzqDE=LNsqS33qe6fXrgVFXhUPN5mL_Kq+93VOQdoidLsRSg@mail.gmail.com>
References: <CAMpzqDE=LNsqS33qe6fXrgVFXhUPN5mL_Kq+93VOQdoidLsRSg@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <24D91D0B-66E7-4FA1-A5E6-92502FEA2F0B@saintaardvarkthecarpeted.com>

Hi Mike - I?m about to start a build of the v3 rotator (though due to inexperience and time limits, it?s liable to be a long-term project). I?d definitely recommend searching through the forum (https://community.libre.space) for previous messages from people building them, and posting there if you run into any problems - the devs are always looking for ways to improve the project and it?s documentation.

Best,
Hugh

Saint Aardvark the Carpeted
https://saintaardvarkthecarpeted.com
Because the plural of Anecdote is Myth.

> On Feb 17, 2018, at 13:11, Mike Hoblinski <hobergenix at gmail.com> wrote:
> 
> Has anybody built the open  source V3 antenna rotor from the SatNOGS site.
> 
> Website https://satnogs.org/
> Wiki https://wiki.satnogs.org/Main_Page
> 
> They promote an open source ground station and link them up. They use a
> Raspberry Pi as the computer board and have a controller board that drives
> steppers or DC motors for Az and El.
> 
> Mike Hoblinski
> N6IMF
> _______________________________________________
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From steve at saner.net  Sat Feb 17 22:50:50 2018
From: steve at saner.net (Steve Saner)
Date: Sat, 17 Feb 2018 16:50:50 -0600
Subject: [amsat-bb] SatNOGS
In-Reply-To: <CAMpzqDE=LNsqS33qe6fXrgVFXhUPN5mL_Kq+93VOQdoidLsRSg@mail.gmail.com>
References: <CAMpzqDE=LNsqS33qe6fXrgVFXhUPN5mL_Kq+93VOQdoidLsRSg@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <3a401fed-beb6-d49c-72c8-9ce5cfa2f1fd@saner.net>

On 02/17/2018 03:11 PM, Mike Hoblinski wrote:
> Has anybody built the open  source V3 antenna rotor from the SatNOGS site.
> 
> Websitehttps://satnogs.org/
> Wikihttps://wiki.satnogs.org/Main_Page
> 
> They promote an open source ground station and link them up. They use a
> Raspberry Pi as the computer board and have a controller board that drives
> steppers or DC motors for Az and El.

No, but I have definitely looked at that project. I too would be curious 
if anyone has feedback.

Steve

-- 
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Steven Saner <steve at saner.net> KD0IJP
Andover, Kansas USA

From kawfey at gmail.com  Sat Feb 17 23:39:01 2018
From: kawfey at gmail.com (Sterling Coffey)
Date: Sat, 17 Feb 2018 17:39:01 -0600
Subject: [amsat-bb] SatNOGS
In-Reply-To: <CAMpzqDE=LNsqS33qe6fXrgVFXhUPN5mL_Kq+93VOQdoidLsRSg@mail.gmail.com>
References: <CAMpzqDE=LNsqS33qe6fXrgVFXhUPN5mL_Kq+93VOQdoidLsRSg@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <CACxCfFryYmWuu0-tUt6JN=cPZze8H0ieZBTgQndbJA3ZTiuEMQ@mail.gmail.com>

I have all the parts except for these: https://8020.net/shop/33450.html. $5
a pop! The frame requires 44 of them; even at bulk prices
<https://www.ebay.com/itm/Blind-Hidden-Inside-Corner-Bracket-for-20mm-V-Slot-T-Slot-Aluminum-Extrus-New-/232641238869>
those connectors take up the majority of the expense! When I get a minute I
want to redesign the frame to not use those suckers.

Sterling, N0SSC

On Sat, Feb 17, 2018 at 3:11 PM, Mike Hoblinski <hobergenix at gmail.com>
wrote:

> Has anybody built the open  source V3 antenna rotor from the SatNOGS site.
>
> Website https://satnogs.org/
> Wiki https://wiki.satnogs.org/Main_Page
>
> They promote an open source ground station and link them up. They use a
> Raspberry Pi as the computer board and have a controller board that drives
> steppers or DC motors for Az and El.
>
> Mike Hoblinski
> N6IMF
> _______________________________________________
> Sent via AMSAT-BB at amsat.org. AMSAT-NA makes this open forum available
> to all interested persons worldwide without requiring membership. Opinions
> expressed
> are solely those of the author, and do not reflect the official views of
> AMSAT-NA.
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From kb2mjeff at att.net  Sun Feb 18 12:35:22 2018
From: kb2mjeff at att.net (kb2mjeff at att.net)
Date: Sun, 18 Feb 2018 07:35:22 -0500
Subject: [amsat-bb] G-5500 rotor issues
In-Reply-To: <908692B1E0AF4C668481F21E0A34C5F6@kb2m4PC>
References: <908692B1E0AF4C668481F21E0A34C5F6@kb2m4PC>
Message-ID: <CE4C1F8730DC47B0A5EF044E08A74844@kb2m4PC>

It's not  the set screw issue, I just went through that with my NJ station 
last summer. When the rotor isn't working its not making any noise like its 
running and not elevating. It something intermittent in the control box or 
the rotor. Swapping the cables would drive one crazy with an intermittent 
problem. Next step will be to open up the connector at the rotor and 
inspect. If that looks ok, then open the control box up and check the relay. 
Last place to check will be the sensing pot in the rotor. If it's in the 
cable or control box, I'm going to fix, if it's the rotor I'm just going to 
live with it  until I get a hard failure, then I will take the rotor apart 
and rebuild.Thanks for all the suggestions...

73 Jeff kb2m


-----Original Message----- 
From: kb2mjeff at att.net
Sent: Saturday, February 17, 2018 9:16 AM
To: Amsat
Subject: [amsat-bb] G-5500 rotor issues

I?m having an intermittent problem with my G-5500 rotor that is getting 
worse. Now several times a day when I acquire a satellite the elevation 
function doesn?t work. But, if I power the control box off and back on 
several times it starts to work. This is a problem with the Yaesu control 
box, as the manual elevation control doesn?t work when this happens. Any 
ideas to troubleshoot before I start to take things apart?

73 Jeff kb2m



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From burns at fisher.cc  Sun Feb 18 13:20:04 2018
From: burns at fisher.cc (Burns Fisher)
Date: Sun, 18 Feb 2018 08:20:04 -0500
Subject: [amsat-bb] Sats that downlink images
In-Reply-To: <14B9D3B39707436C94FE601136743264@DESKTOPPHNOMM1>
References: <14B9D3B39707436C94FE601136743264@DESKTOPPHNOMM1>
Message-ID: <CABX7KxVeZAKZSOTn9Bz1-1rL9z1XDF_=9hFfnoNk1hixjeeK5g@mail.gmail.com>

Is AO-92 what you are looking for?

On Sat, Feb 17, 2018 at 11:51 AM, Jason Rearick <jbr13 at md.metrocast.net>
wrote:

> Looking for information on which satellites are out there that I could
> receive telemetry data that includes images of earth?  I know there are
> weather images downlinked, but are there any that just send images from
> above?
>
>
> Thanks for your time
>
>
> Jason
> N3YUG
>
> _______________________________________________
> Sent via AMSAT-BB at amsat.org. AMSAT-NA makes this open forum available
> to all interested persons worldwide without requiring membership. Opinions
> expressed
> are solely those of the author, and do not reflect the official views of
> AMSAT-NA.
> Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite program!
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From hamsat at xs4all.nl  Sun Feb 18 13:25:30 2018
From: hamsat at xs4all.nl (Nico Janssen)
Date: Sun, 18 Feb 2018 14:25:30 +0100
Subject: [amsat-bb] TY 6 identified and some info on PICSAT
Message-ID: <4fa5a7d5-1a9a-27e7-f12b-e1407537461c@xs4all.nl>

All,

Detailed doppler measurements show that TianYi 6 (TY 6) is object
43158, 2018-008D. TY 6 is a payload in the satellite QuanTuTong 1
(QTT 1).

The TLEs for PICSAT have not been stable since February 14.
New doppler measurements show that PICSAT is now object 43132,
2018-004X. But its separation from object 43133 is only a few seconds.

The FM repeater in PICSAT has been tested and appears to work well.

73,
Nico PA0DLO



From mail at mike-rupprecht.de  Sun Feb 18 13:24:40 2018
From: mail at mike-rupprecht.de (Mike Rupprecht)
Date: Sun, 18 Feb 2018 14:24:40 +0100
Subject: [amsat-bb] Sats that downlink images
In-Reply-To: <14B9D3B39707436C94FE601136743264@DESKTOPPHNOMM1>
References: <14B9D3B39707436C94FE601136743264@DESKTOPPHNOMM1>
Message-ID: <001b01d3a8bb$d55d2b40$801781c0$@de>

Hi Jason,
are you in the footprint of Athenoxat?

73 Mike
DK3WN

-----Urspr?ngliche Nachricht-----
Von: AMSAT-BB [mailto:amsat-bb-bounces at amsat.org] Im Auftrag von Jason
Rearick
Gesendet: Saturday, February 17, 2018 5:52 PM
An: AMSAT BB SAT
Betreff: [amsat-bb] Sats that downlink images

Looking for information on which satellites are out there that I could
receive telemetry data that includes images of earth?  I know there are
weather images downlinked, but are there any that just send images from
above?


Thanks for your time


Jason
N3YUG

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From marklhammond at gmail.com  Sun Feb 18 15:15:54 2018
From: marklhammond at gmail.com (Mark L. Hammond)
Date: Sun, 18 Feb 2018 10:15:54 -0500
Subject: [amsat-bb] AO-92 in L/v 10:05 utc for 24 hours
Message-ID: <CFFv1x0032NCbDF01FFvxP@gmail.com>

Per the subject, Got AO-92 into L-band up/v down this morning.  Have fun experimenting!

73,


Mark L. Hammond  [N8MH] 


From marklhammond at gmail.com  Sun Feb 18 15:26:25 2018
From: marklhammond at gmail.com (Mark L. Hammond)
Date: Sun, 18 Feb 2018 10:26:25 -0500
Subject: [amsat-bb] Time really UTC now Re: AO-92 in L/v 15:05 utc for 24
 hours
In-Reply-To: <CFFv1x0032NCbDF01FFvxP@gmail.com>
References: <CFFv1x0032NCbDF01FFvxP@gmail.com>
Message-ID: <CFSR1x0072NCbDF01FSRoj@gmail.com>

Not enough coffee :) 

At 10:15 AM 2/18/2018 -0500, Mark L. Hammond wrote:
>Per the subject, Got AO-92 into L-band up/v down this morning.  Have fun experimenting!
>
>73,
>
>
>Mark L. Hammond  [N8MH] 
>
>_______________________________________________
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>to all interested persons worldwide without requiring membership. Opinions expressed
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From kb2mjeff at att.net  Sun Feb 18 15:48:37 2018
From: kb2mjeff at att.net (kb2mjeff at att.net)
Date: Sun, 18 Feb 2018 10:48:37 -0500
Subject: [amsat-bb] G-5500 rotor issues
In-Reply-To: <CAJUhCTMWFb4ZH_VpPp-MCyUuYAxXyZ2d9o2kWDvMF+b+VpPW3g@mail.gmail.com>
References: <908692B1E0AF4C668481F21E0A34C5F6@kb2m4PC>
	<CAJUhCTMWFb4ZH_VpPp-MCyUuYAxXyZ2d9o2kWDvMF+b+VpPW3g@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <24B1D367110B44FAAEB9C8E31BFC9ADA@kb2m4PC>

That's my next step opening up the control box and after a look if I don't 
find anything operate with it open, then check the relay at failure time...

73 Jeff kb2m


-----Original Message----- 
From: Norm n3ykf
Sent: Sunday, February 18, 2018 9:21 AM
To: kb2mjeff at att.net
Cc: Amsat
Subject: Re: [amsat-bb] G-5500 rotor issues

Jeff,

I bet one of the Elevation relays is dirty or has an intermittent
connection. (bad wire, cold solder joint, etc).

Few minutes with a meter.

Norm n3ykf

On Sat, Feb 17, 2018 at 9:16 AM,  <kb2mjeff at att.net> wrote:
> I?m having an intermittent problem with my G-5500 rotor that is getting 
> worse. Now several times a day when I acquire a satellite the elevation 
> function doesn?t work. But, if I power the control box off and back on 
> several times it starts to work. This is a problem with the Yaesu control 
> box, as the manual elevation control doesn?t work when this happens. Any 
> ideas to troubleshoot before I start to take things apart?
>
> 73 Jeff kb2m
>
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From quadpugh at bellsouth.net  Sun Feb 18 17:38:17 2018
From: quadpugh at bellsouth.net (Nick Pugh)
Date: Sun, 18 Feb 2018 11:38:17 -0600
Subject: [amsat-bb] FW: help installing fox telm
Message-ID: <029301d3a8df$433f1f60$c9bd5e20$@bellsouth.net>

 

 

 

 

 


Subject: help installing fox telm

 

I running win XP and when I urn the new foxtelm I get an error Uncaught
exception ...

 

Help tnx

 

nick

 

Cell      337 258 2527

 

Helping UL become a world Class Engineering  and Educational School

Disagree I Learn

 


From jean.marc.momple at gmail.com  Sun Feb 18 18:13:21 2018
From: jean.marc.momple at gmail.com (Jean Marc Momple)
Date: Sun, 18 Feb 2018 22:13:21 +0400
Subject: [amsat-bb] Time really UTC now Re: AO-92 in L/v 15:05 utc for
 24 hours
In-Reply-To: <CFSR1x0072NCbDF01FSRoj@gmail.com>
References: <CFFv1x0032NCbDF01FFvxP@gmail.com>
	<CFSR1x0072NCbDF01FSRoj@gmail.com>
Message-ID: <F0E3CBE7-D98B-4D39-9AC8-90863782F03F@gmail.com>

Mark,

Very good L-band reception this side of the world on last pass, one other 3B8 OM, unfortunately not equipped to transmit on 23cm copied me 59.

Also had a clear copy of myself and S/N 10 decoding with Foxtelem, really amazing performance of the satellite on all modes.

Next pass in about 1 hour (23:00 Hrs this side) will be OK for  a QSO with ZS (some coffee will be needed to keep the eyes and ears open, hi!), hopefully there will be someone there on the frequency...

73


Jean Marc (3B8DU)

> On Feb 18, 2018, at 7:26 PM, Mark L. Hammond <marklhammond at gmail.com> wrote:
> 
> Not enough coffee :) 
> 
> At 10:15 AM 2/18/2018 -0500, Mark L. Hammond wrote:
>> Per the subject, Got AO-92 into L-band up/v down this morning.  Have fun experimenting!
>> 
>> 73,
>> 
>> 
>> Mark L. Hammond  [N8MH] 
>> 
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From mikflathead at aol.com  Sun Feb 18 18:21:01 2018
From: mikflathead at aol.com (mikflathead at aol.com)
Date: Sun, 18 Feb 2018 13:21:01 -0500
Subject: [amsat-bb] antenna choices
Message-ID: <161aa25d3a9-c8c-29959@webjas-vaa147.srv.aolmail.net>

Hello group. In the coming months (when the weather breaks) I am going to be installing antennas for 2, 435 and probably 1269. I purchased a Cushcraft A144-11 beam at a recent hamfest (the price was right). I would rather re purpose than spend big dollars on antennas. My question is should I run a single antenna on 2 or try to get a pair of these and phase them? Or maybe add elements on this boom to get circular. Or just use this antenna by itself? I hope this makes sense. I do not have a 435 antenna at the present time but do have a few 1296 loopers. Thanks hope to be on the birds in a few months. Mike

From py4zbz at yahoo.com  Sun Feb 18 20:14:24 2018
From: py4zbz at yahoo.com (Roland Zurmely)
Date: Sun, 18 Feb 2018 20:14:24 +0000 (UTC)
Subject: [amsat-bb] Sats that downlink images
References: <1861021484.974232.1518984864384.ref@mail.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <1861021484.974232.1518984864384@mail.yahoo.com>

Please see here:
<<http://www.qsl.net/py4zbz/athenoxat.htm>>
73 de Roland PY4ZBZ


From kb2ysi at gmail.com  Sun Feb 18 20:39:02 2018
From: kb2ysi at gmail.com (Don KB2YSI)
Date: Sun, 18 Feb 2018 15:39:02 -0500
Subject: [amsat-bb] SatNOGS
In-Reply-To: <CAAJiE8M2WOzV04UiAZXMLDOC5A08X=2V1mssbYBoqYLvsKm6xw@mail.gmail.com>
References: <CAMpzqDE=LNsqS33qe6fXrgVFXhUPN5mL_Kq+93VOQdoidLsRSg@mail.gmail.com>
	<CACxCfFryYmWuu0-tUt6JN=cPZze8H0ieZBTgQndbJA3ZTiuEMQ@mail.gmail.com>
	<CAAJiE8M2WOzV04UiAZXMLDOC5A08X=2V1mssbYBoqYLvsKm6xw@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <CAAJiE8MvOe1-HzG8ndSqM3d015RRfPK6duyNavXsasrU7B7Hcw@mail.gmail.com>

I'm surprised they are not using makerbeam or openbeam instead of 8020... I
guess it would depend on the "duty" requirements for the frame.

73, Don KB2YSI

On Feb 18, 2018 02:13, "Sterling Coffey" <kawfey at gmail.com> wrote:

I have all the parts except for these: https://8020.net/shop/33450.html. $5
a pop! The frame requires 44 of them; even at bulk prices
<https://www.ebay.com/itm/Blind-Hidden-Inside-Corner-
Bracket-for-20mm-V-Slot-T-Slot-Aluminum-Extrus-New-/232641238869>
those connectors take up the majority of the expense! When I get a minute I
want to redesign the frame to not use those suckers.

Sterling, N0SSC

On Sat, Feb 17, 2018 at 3:11 PM, Mike Hoblinski <hobergenix at gmail.com>
wrote:

> Has anybody built the open  source V3 antenna rotor from the SatNOGS site.
>
> Website https://satnogs.org/
> Wiki https://wiki.satnogs.org/Main_Page
>
> They promote an open source ground station and link them up. They use a
> Raspberry Pi as the computer board and have a controller board that drives
> steppers or DC motors for Az and El.
>
> Mike Hoblinski
> N6IMF
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From hobergenix at gmail.com  Sun Feb 18 21:49:17 2018
From: hobergenix at gmail.com (Mike Hoblinski)
Date: Sun, 18 Feb 2018 13:49:17 -0800
Subject: [amsat-bb] SatNOGS
In-Reply-To: <CAAJiE8MvOe1-HzG8ndSqM3d015RRfPK6duyNavXsasrU7B7Hcw@mail.gmail.com>
References: <CAMpzqDE=LNsqS33qe6fXrgVFXhUPN5mL_Kq+93VOQdoidLsRSg@mail.gmail.com>
	<CACxCfFryYmWuu0-tUt6JN=cPZze8H0ieZBTgQndbJA3ZTiuEMQ@mail.gmail.com>
	<CAAJiE8M2WOzV04UiAZXMLDOC5A08X=2V1mssbYBoqYLvsKm6xw@mail.gmail.com>
	<CAAJiE8MvOe1-HzG8ndSqM3d015RRfPK6duyNavXsasrU7B7Hcw@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <CAMpzqDHy_TcSRH6YTjTPuTYjdQ0u=cBsy1LGEw=u_FM+saf9YQ@mail.gmail.com>

Hi Don

Yes Makerbeam and Open beam are both possibilities.
Another one to look at is Open builds. They are more like 8020 and
are sold by a number of sites. They have much cheaper connecting
hardware. http://openbuildspartstore.com/

The places like 8020, Misumi, and some Open Builds resealers
will cut the material to size for a small fee per cut. I do not have
a cutoff saw and my hack saw skills would not make the nice square
cuts.

Mike Hoblinski
N6IMF

On Sun, Feb 18, 2018 at 12:39 PM, Don KB2YSI <kb2ysi at gmail.com> wrote:

> I'm surprised they are not using makerbeam or openbeam instead of 8020...
> I guess it would depend on the "duty" requirements for the frame.
>
> 73, Don KB2YSI
>
> On Feb 18, 2018 02:13, "Sterling Coffey" <kawfey at gmail.com> wrote:
>
> I have all the parts except for these: https://8020.net/shop/33450.html.
> $5
> a pop! The frame requires 44 of them; even at bulk prices
> <https://www.ebay.com/itm/Blind-Hidden-Inside-Corner-Bracket
> -for-20mm-V-Slot-T-Slot-Aluminum-Extrus-New-/232641238869>
>
> those connectors take up the majority of the expense! When I get a minute I
> want to redesign the frame to not use those suckers.
>
> Sterling, N0SSC
>
> On Sat, Feb 17, 2018 at 3:11 PM, Mike Hoblinski <hobergenix at gmail.com>
> wrote:
>
> > Has anybody built the open  source V3 antenna rotor from the SatNOGS
> site.
> >
> > Website https://satnogs.org/
> > Wiki https://wiki.satnogs.org/Main_Page
> >
> > They promote an open source ground station and link them up. They use a
> > Raspberry Pi as the computer board and have a controller board that
> drives
> > steppers or DC motors for Az and El.
> >
> > Mike Hoblinski
> > N6IMF
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> > 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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> > expressed
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> > AMSAT-NA.
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From royldean at gmail.com  Sun Feb 18 22:48:02 2018
From: royldean at gmail.com (Roy Dean)
Date: Sun, 18 Feb 2018 17:48:02 -0500
Subject: [amsat-bb] SatNOGS
Message-ID: <CADGPg2tyKJEc1n_Q_uokJavFxtvnyR-Ocyj7+X6KkD8R8BW6eA@mail.gmail.com>

FYI to anybody who is unaware, wood cutting brazed carbide circular saw
blades (mounted in el-cheapo miter saws, circular saws, or table saws) will
cut aluminum wonderfully.   Wear a face shield, as hot chips fly everywhere.


> The places like 8020, Misumi, and some Open Builds resealers
> will cut the material to size for a small fee per cut. I do not have
> a cutoff saw and my hack saw skills would not make the nice square
> cuts. Mike Hoblinski
> N6IMF

From amsat-bb at wd9ewk.net  Sun Feb 18 23:12:29 2018
From: amsat-bb at wd9ewk.net (Patrick STODDARD (WD9EWK/VA7EWK))
Date: Sun, 18 Feb 2018 23:12:29 +0000
Subject: [amsat-bb] WI7P (ex-N7SFI) back on the road...
Message-ID: <CAN6TEUfLbgBhszd-ehtm1p7BMfV6aMs5R1+jd+J-xKyQyT39fg@mail.gmail.com>

Hi!

Randy Kohlwey WI7P, who might be better known by long-time satellite
operators by his former call sign N7SFI, is currently on the road
working satellites from different grids. I saw him at the Yuma Hamfest
on Friday and Saturday, and he worked me yesterday morning during one
of my hamfest demonstrations. Randy said he was traveling to operate
from different grids via satellite, and maybe some EME, as he visits
locations in Arizona and possibly other states. He didn't mention how
long he was going to be on the road, but he wants to get the AMSAT
Rover Award. Randy does not use social media, so he will work toward
the award by visiting lots of grids and getting on the air. Randy
works the FM satellites (he's been on some passes this afternoon from
DM31, where I was last Thursday), and I know he likes FO-29. If you
hear WI7P, please give him a call. If you work WI7P and use LOTW,
please make sure to upload your logs promptly. :-)

For those who aren't familiar with WI7P or N7SFI, Randy was once a
very active satellite operator. He worked lots of grids from home (he
only needs EL58 and EL84 to have all 488 on the FFMA list for the
continental USA), and put lots of grids on the air. If pre-2018 rover
activations were acceptable for the AMSAT Rover Award, he would have
that covered many times over. Randy was out and around during the
National Parks on the Air activity in 2016, when he was back to
handing out grids as well as activating different national parks and
other sites. You can see Randy's web site with lots of information
on his satellite - and EME - activities at:

http://emeshack.com

Or use the alternate link:

http://user.xmission.com/~wi7p/

73!




Patrick WD9EWK/VA7EWK
http://www.wd9ewk.net/
Twitter: @WD9EWK or http://twitter.com/WD9EWK

From amsat-bb at wd9ewk.net  Mon Feb 19 00:28:44 2018
From: amsat-bb at wd9ewk.net (Patrick STODDARD (WD9EWK/VA7EWK))
Date: Mon, 19 Feb 2018 00:28:44 +0000
Subject: [amsat-bb] AO-92 L/V mode, tonight @ 0445 UTC??
Message-ID: <CAN6TEUfpfYnQYgcbhztF9QrbhpKXQ3K0=Q+2UDtHWzw75Pmsog@mail.gmail.com>

Hi!

Anyone out west planning to try the AO-92 pass at 0445 UTC
(8.45pm PST) tonight in L/V mode? I will be outside with my two-
radio/two-antenna setup once again - Alinco DJ-G7T and 5-element
Yagi for the uplink, Kenwood TH-D74 & Elk for the downlink. If I
pick the right passes from home, the 1W radio has been more than
enough to work the L/V mode. Western passes haven't had as many
stations on as the passes toward the east, so there's room for
anyone who has L-band equipment.

73!




Patrick WD9EWK/VA7EWK
http://www.wd9ewk.net/
Twitter: @WD9EWK or http://twitter.com/WD9EWK

From burns at fisher.cc  Mon Feb 19 01:15:40 2018
From: burns at fisher.cc (Burns Fisher)
Date: Sun, 18 Feb 2018 20:15:40 -0500
Subject: [amsat-bb] LVB Tracker oddness
Message-ID: <CABX7KxVEWEF=p2EraYsekhnfacd412ZqvZM9M+U9KNosn-W9Ow@mail.gmail.com>

Just had a weird thing happen with my LVB tracker (which has worked fine
for a couple years now).  I powered on the G5500 and the LVB screen did not
light up.  After a lot of fiddling, it turns out that if I disconnect the
RS232 when I turn it on, all is well.  Plug RS232 back in, and it controls
fine.  I just can't power it up with the computer serial connection hooked
up.

Any ideas?

73,

Burns WB1FJ

From wd4elg at outlook.com  Sun Feb 18 03:50:59 2018
From: wd4elg at outlook.com (Mark Lunday)
Date: Sun, 18 Feb 2018 03:50:59 +0000
Subject: [amsat-bb] Where can I download the most recent doppler.sqf file
Message-ID: <BN6PR06MB3346F8B270D35FA7ED02727395C90@BN6PR06MB3346.namprd06.prod.outlook.com>

And is there a way to transform and import the data into HRD?

Mark Lunday, WD4ELG
Greensboro, NC  FM06be
wd4elg at arrl.net
http://wd4elg.blogspot.com
SKCC #16439  FISTS #17972




From paulopv8dx at gmail.com  Mon Feb 19 12:00:02 2018
From: paulopv8dx at gmail.com (Paulo PV8DX)
Date: Mon, 19 Feb 2018 08:00:02 -0400
Subject: [amsat-bb] Sats that downlink images
In-Reply-To: <1861021484.974232.1518984864384@mail.yahoo.com>
References: <1861021484.974232.1518984864384.ref@mail.yahoo.com>
	<1861021484.974232.1518984864384@mail.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <B789A635D9F14F54B38DCC43477E1DB8@PauloPV8DX>

Hi  Roland

Great Job

Congratulations PY4ZBZ and PY2SDR.





73 de Paulo PV8DX
LABRE - ARRL
AMSAT member
FJ92pt - VUCC SAT
www.qrz.com/db/pv8dx
ARISS contact 13/02/2014 Exp.37
http://www.labre-rr.org/ariss.html
pv8dx at arrl.net
Boa Vista-RR-Brasil


-----Mensagem Original----- 
From: Roland Zurmely via AMSAT-BB
Sent: Sunday, February 18, 2018 4:14 PM
To: AMSAT BB
Subject: [amsat-bb] Sats that downlink images

Please see here:
<<http://www.qsl.net/py4zbz/athenoxat.htm>>
73 de Roland PY4ZBZ

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From chrisethompson at gmail.com  Mon Feb 19 15:15:12 2018
From: chrisethompson at gmail.com (Chris Thompson)
Date: Mon, 19 Feb 2018 10:15:12 -0500
Subject: [amsat-bb] FW: help installing fox telm
In-Reply-To: <029301d3a8df$433f1f60$c9bd5e20$@bellsouth.net>
References: <029301d3a8df$433f1f60$c9bd5e20$@bellsouth.net>
Message-ID: <CAJOf0+s8WXDcmpRBdBwUFNaU6kqPrEbSK6BSTpnpSs+qMNtJBw@mail.gmail.com>

Hi Nick,

What is the error?  Can you take a screenshot and send to me?  There is no
guarantee this works on XP, but I will try to diagnose.

Chris

On Feb 18, 2018 12:38, "Nick Pugh" <quadpugh at bellsouth.net> wrote:

>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
> Subject: help installing fox telm
>
>
>
> I running win XP and when I urn the new foxtelm I get an error Uncaught
> exception ...
>
>
>
> Help tnx
>
>
>
> nick
>
>
>
> Cell      337 258 2527
>
>
>
> Helping UL become a world Class Engineering  and Educational School
>
> Disagree I Learn
>
>
>
> _______________________________________________
> Sent via AMSAT-BB at amsat.org. AMSAT-NA makes this open forum available
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From hamsat at xs4all.nl  Mon Feb 19 20:09:08 2018
From: hamsat at xs4all.nl (Nico Janssen)
Date: Mon, 19 Feb 2018 21:09:08 +0100
Subject: [amsat-bb] Catalog number for CAS 2T has been changed
Message-ID: <3f3ee35c-344b-bbd9-85af-ba7a96a2d07b@xs4all.nl>

All,

Initially the TLE set for CAS 2T was linked to object 41845.
But in the 18SPCS Satellite Catalog that ID was assigned to another
satellite. Now they have corrected this by swapping TLE sets with
catalog number 41847.

After the TLE swap, new doppler measurements confirm that CAS 2T
is now object 41847 (2016-066G). The payloads CAS 2 T and KS 1Q
remain attached to the CZ 11 fourth stage.

CAS 2T telemetry downlink: 435.710 MHz.

73,
Nico PA0DLO



From wandtosborne at gmail.com  Mon Feb 19 20:19:28 2018
From: wandtosborne at gmail.com (Wendy and Terry Osborne)
Date: Tue, 20 Feb 2018 09:19:28 +1300
Subject: [amsat-bb] FW: help installing fox telm
In-Reply-To: <CAJOf0+s8WXDcmpRBdBwUFNaU6kqPrEbSK6BSTpnpSs+qMNtJBw@mail.gmail.com>
References: <029301d3a8df$433f1f60$c9bd5e20$@bellsouth.net>
	<CAJOf0+s8WXDcmpRBdBwUFNaU6kqPrEbSK6BSTpnpSs+qMNtJBw@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <93CA0C044485494ABC1CCE998FA957F2@OsbornesPC>

Hi Chris and Nick,

If you would like to add me in on the screenshot, I can have a look as well.
Have you had earlier versions of FoxTelem running on XP?

Might be an old version of java or the .NET framework.

I don't have a machine running XP but if need be I could load up an old 
laptop and try it.

73,
Terry ZL2BAC

-----Original Message----- 
From: Chris Thompson
Sent: Tuesday, February 20, 2018 4:15 AM
To: Nick Pugh
Cc: AMSAT
Subject: Re: [amsat-bb] FW: help installing fox telm

Hi Nick,

What is the error?  Can you take a screenshot and send to me?  There is no
guarantee this works on XP, but I will try to diagnose.

Chris

On Feb 18, 2018 12:38, "Nick Pugh" <quadpugh at bellsouth.net> wrote:

>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
> Subject: help installing fox telm
>
>
>
> I running win XP and when I urn the new foxtelm I get an error Uncaught
> exception ...
>
>
>
> Help tnx
>
>
>
> nick
>
>
>
> Cell      337 258 2527
>
>
>
> Helping UL become a world Class Engineering  and Educational School
>
> Disagree I Learn
>
>
>
> _______________________________________________
> Sent via AMSAT-BB at amsat.org. AMSAT-NA makes this open forum available
> to all interested persons worldwide without requiring membership. Opinions
> expressed
> are solely those of the author, and do not reflect the official views of
> AMSAT-NA.
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From wd4elg at outlook.com  Mon Feb 19 13:28:12 2018
From: wd4elg at outlook.com (Mark Lunday)
Date: Mon, 19 Feb 2018 13:28:12 +0000
Subject: [amsat-bb] Where can I download the most recent doppler.sqf file
Message-ID: <BN6PR06MB33461929E20809A3DCFF4BBB95C80@BN6PR06MB3346.namprd06.prod.outlook.com>

And is there a way to transform and import the data into HRD?

Mark Lunday, WD4ELG
Greensboro, NC  FM06be
wd4elg at arrl.net<mailto:wd4elg at arrl.net>
http://wd4elg.blogspot.com
SKCC #16439  FISTS #17972




From kb2ysi at gmail.com  Tue Feb 20 03:36:46 2018
From: kb2ysi at gmail.com (Don KB2YSI)
Date: Mon, 19 Feb 2018 22:36:46 -0500
Subject: [amsat-bb] SatNOGS
In-Reply-To: <CADGPg2tyKJEc1n_Q_uokJavFxtvnyR-Ocyj7+X6KkD8R8BW6eA@mail.gmail.com>
References: <CADGPg2tyKJEc1n_Q_uokJavFxtvnyR-Ocyj7+X6KkD8R8BW6eA@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <CAAJiE8N9vo=HqWocsb=Pd6iPiQzQuX=vwZtsS8Y1w5QcsEcSQA@mail.gmail.com>

Great information here!

Using angle stock certainly would be cheaper, but not everyone has the
equipment to cut to length, drill/tap holes, etc...
I do not have those tools, nor access to a maker space that does, which is
why I ended up getting a openbeam "starter set" to build/experiment my man
portable IC7100 setup.
I like what I see in the openbuildspartstore!

On Sun, Feb 18, 2018 at 5:48 PM, Roy Dean <royldean at gmail.com> wrote:

> FYI to anybody who is unaware, wood cutting brazed carbide circular saw
> blades (mounted in el-cheapo miter saws, circular saws, or table saws) will
> cut aluminum wonderfully.   Wear a face shield, as hot chips fly
> everywhere.
>
>
> > The places like 8020, Misumi, and some Open Builds resealers
> > will cut the material to size for a small fee per cut. I do not have
> > a cutoff saw and my hack saw skills would not make the nice square
> > cuts. Mike Hoblinski
> > N6IMF
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From art.ballentine at gmail.com  Tue Feb 20 04:36:09 2018
From: art.ballentine at gmail.com (Franklyn A. Ballentine, Jr)
Date: Tue, 20 Feb 2018 04:36:09 +0000
Subject: [amsat-bb] SatNOGS
In-Reply-To: <CAAJiE8N9vo=HqWocsb=Pd6iPiQzQuX=vwZtsS8Y1w5QcsEcSQA@mail.gmail.com>
References: <CADGPg2tyKJEc1n_Q_uokJavFxtvnyR-Ocyj7+X6KkD8R8BW6eA@mail.gmail.com>
	<CAAJiE8N9vo=HqWocsb=Pd6iPiQzQuX=vwZtsS8Y1w5QcsEcSQA@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <CABAKp2EL9fiY_+rQT7iwcfxMS7UutiuARr7XUbQy-mCNLwx8Nw@mail.gmail.com>

I keep starting and stopping.
I printed all the parts but it was for V2 so I have to print V3.
I ordered boards but it's been so long I don't know if they've been revised
again.
Are the V3 printed parts available for purchase anywhere? My club 3D
printer is a bit of a hike for me.

Thanks,
Frank
kb1qzh

On Mon, Feb 19, 2018 at 10:38 PM Don KB2YSI <kb2ysi at gmail.com> wrote:

> Great information here!
>
> Using angle stock certainly would be cheaper, but not everyone has the
> equipment to cut to length, drill/tap holes, etc...
> I do not have those tools, nor access to a maker space that does, which is
> why I ended up getting a openbeam "starter set" to build/experiment my man
> portable IC7100 setup.
> I like what I see in the openbuildspartstore!
>
> On Sun, Feb 18, 2018 at 5:48 PM, Roy Dean <royldean at gmail.com> wrote:
>
> > FYI to anybody who is unaware, wood cutting brazed carbide circular saw
> > blades (mounted in el-cheapo miter saws, circular saws, or table saws)
> will
> > cut aluminum wonderfully.   Wear a face shield, as hot chips fly
> > everywhere.
> >
> >
> > > The places like 8020, Misumi, and some Open Builds resealers
> > > will cut the material to size for a small fee per cut. I do not have
> > > a cutoff saw and my hack saw skills would not make the nice square
> > > cuts. Mike Hoblinski
> > > N6IMF
> > _______________________________________________
> > Sent via AMSAT-BB at amsat.org. AMSAT-NA makes this open forum available
> > to all interested persons worldwide without requiring membership.
> Opinions
> > expressed
> > are solely those of the author, and do not reflect the official views of
> > AMSAT-NA.
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>
>
>
> --
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From n4csitwo at bellsouth.net  Tue Feb 20 06:11:54 2018
From: n4csitwo at bellsouth.net (n4csitwo at bellsouth.net)
Date: Tue, 20 Feb 2018 01:11:54 -0500
Subject: [amsat-bb] =?iso-8859-1?q?Upcoming_ARISS_contact_with_Agrupamento?=
	=?iso-8859-1?q?_de_Escolas_do_Fund=E3o=2C_Fund=E3o=2C_Portugal?=
Message-ID: <24F7E10C40214AFDAB5B4F502481401E@DHJ>

An International Space Station school contact has been planned with participants at Agrupamento de Escolas do Fund?o, Fund?o, Portugal on 21 Feb. The event is scheduled to begin at approximately 09:38 UTC. The duration of the contact is approximately 9 minutes and 30 seconds. The contact will be direct between OR4ISS and CS5DBB. The contact should be audible over Portugal 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 school is located in Fund?o, in the mainland Portugal Centre Region.  This town, of approx. 9000 inhabitants, has grown in a fertile valley between the Gardunha and Estrela mountains and is located about 252 km from Lisbon and Oporto, 200 km from Coimbra and a few kilometers from the Spanish border. This is a region especially devoted to agriculture.  There are also a few industries and services and an important university nearby. Olive oil, wine, and cheese are well-known products of this region, together with an increasing and important cherry production that puts Portugal in a pleasant place in the exportation rankings. The highest place in mainland Portugal is located in the neighborhood - the Estrela mountain (1997 mts.) - which brings an important number of visitors especially during the snow season.

 

In June 2012, the school has become an aggregation of several schools for students aged 3-18 which has enlarged the institution. There are 1573 students and 176 teachers. The school has a large variety of student profiles as well as families. Pupils start here the kindergarten until they complete the secondary education, which means it offers an educational project during 12 years. Besides the basic 3 cycles of studies, a wide amount of courses in the secondary education are offered. The secondary regular courses vary from Sciences and Technologies, Economics to Visual Arts and Humanities. There is also an offer of vocational courses.

 

Some students are taking part in the 2018 European CanSat Competition of the European Space Agency (ESA). A CanSat is a simulation of a real satellite, integrated within the volume and shape of a soft drink can.  Last year, they also participated in the European Astro Pi Challenge which is a project by the ESA Education Office, in collaboration with the Raspberry Pi Foundation, offering primary and secondary school students the amazing opportunity to run scientific investigations on the International Space Station (ISS) by means of computer coding.

 

The Rede dos Emissores Portugueses (REP) was founded in 1926. The REP, as national member society, represents Portugal in the IARU since 1931.  The REP headquarters is located in Lisbon, however, there are numbers of HAM radio clubs in different regions of Portugal. The REP Delega??o da Beira Baixa CS5DBB is a delegation of the National Club REP and collaborates with the school in educational and technical preparations for the direct ARISS school contact and other projects.

 

 

Participants will ask as many of the following questions as time allows:

 

1. What kind of food do you eat on the ISS?

2. What was the daily routine that took you the longest to get used to on the 

   ISS?

3. What do you do in case of a fire on the station?

4. How long did you take to get used to living in low gravity conditions?

5. What kind of scientific experiments can you do in space and not on Earth?

6. What's the most lifelike science fiction movie that you have ever seen?

7. In which direction do plants grow aboard the International Space Station?

8. What did you feel during the launch?

9. Do you have to wear any special type of clothes on the ISS?

10. What do you have to do if someone gets the ISS dirty by, for example, 

    puking on it?

11. What are you doing in your free time to have fun?

12. What was the hardest experience you ever had on the ISS?

13. What kind of physical and psychological preparations did you need to be 

    an astronaut?

14. What did you feel when you saw the Earth from the ISS for the first time?

15. What do you miss the most when you are staying in 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. Museum of Science & Technology - Danforth Middle School, Syracuse, NY, 

     direct via K2MST

     The ISS callsign is presently scheduled to be NA1SS

     The scheduled astronaut is Mark Vande Hei KG5GNP

     Contact is a go for: Fri 2018-02-23 14:08 UTC

 

 2. School in Kursk, Russia, direct via TBD

     The ISS callsign is presently scheduled to be RS?ISS

     The scheduled astronaut is TBD

     Contact is a go for Sat 2018-02-24 08:45 UTC

     Watch for possible time update

 

 

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), the Center for the Advancement of Science in Space (CASIS) and  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

 

 


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From aj9n at aol.com  Tue Feb 20 08:54:07 2018
From: aj9n at aol.com (aj9n at aol.com)
Date: Tue, 20 Feb 2018 03:54:07 -0500
Subject: [amsat-bb] Upcoming ARISS Contact Schedule as of 2018-02-20 08:00
	UTC
Message-ID: <161b26b8a4d-c89-6a27@webjas-vad118.srv.aolmail.net>

Upcoming ARISS Contact Schedule as of 2018-02-20 08:00 UTC



Quick list of scheduled contacts and events:

?
University of the Philippines Integrated School, Quezon City, Philippines, direct via DX1ISS
The ISS callsign is presently scheduled to be OR4ISS
The scheduled astronaut is Mark Vande Hei KG5GNP
Contact was not successful: Sat 2018-02-17 10:23:00 UTC 70 deg ?(***)



"Galaxy - Children and Youth Center for Space Education", Kaluga, Russia, direct via TBD
The ISS callsign is presently scheduled to be RS?ISS
The scheduled astronaut is Alexander Misurkin

Contact is a go for 2018-02-18 10:45 UTC


Agrupamento de Escolas do Fund?o, Fund?o, Portugal, direct via CS5DBB
The ISS callsign is presently scheduled to be OR4ISS
The scheduled astronaut is Scott Tingle KG5NZA
Contact is a go for: Wed 2018-02-21 09:38:11 UTC 33 deg



Museum of Science & Technology - Danforth Middle School, Syracuse, NY, direct via K2MST
The ISS callsign is presently scheduled to be NA1SS
The scheduled astronaut is Mark Vande Hei KG5GNP

Contact is a go for: Fri 2018-02-23 14:08:52 UTC 28 deg

?

School in Kursk, Russia, direct via TBD
The ISS callsign is presently scheduled to be RS?ISS
The scheduled astronaut is TBD
Contact is a go for Sat 2018-02-24 08:45 UTC
Watch for possible time update
?

Bellefonte Area Middle School, Bellefonte, PA, direct via W3YA
The ISS callsign is presently scheduled to be NA1SS
The scheduled astronaut is Scott Tingle KG5NZA
Contact is a go for: Thu 2018-03-01 16:58:53 UTC 49 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 Kenwood 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:? 

Francesco IK?WGF with 132

Satoshi 7M3TJZ with 128

Gaston ON4WF with 123

Sergey RV3DR with 100


****************************************************************************
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?2018-02-20 08:00 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

http://www.amsat.org/amsat/ariss/news/arissnews.txt

Total number?of ARISS ISS to earth school events is 1208. 
Each school counts as 1?event.
Total number of ARISS ISS to earth school contacts is 1157.
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 2018-02-16 23:00 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. 53 on orbit

Mark Vande Hei KG5GNP

Alexander Misurkin

Joe Acaba KE5DAR

?

Exp. 54 on orbit

Scott Tingle KG5NZA

Norishige Kanai

Alexander Skvortsov


****************************************************************************

73,
Charlie?Sufana AJ9N
One of the ARISS operation team mentors

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From rbutler at tsss.org  Tue Feb 20 15:45:19 2018
From: rbutler at tsss.org (Ryan Butler)
Date: Tue, 20 Feb 2018 09:45:19 -0600
Subject: [amsat-bb] AO92 L schedule?
In-Reply-To: <CABzOSOpzLRFwF=JjUb3te98PLUxEjOiZUJ1wWhz27vsKhiG9mg@mail.gmail.com>
References: <2072270433.23057.1518874209940@connect.xfinity.com>
	<CABzOSOpzLRFwF=JjUb3te98PLUxEjOiZUJ1wWhz27vsKhiG9mg@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <CAGkenmef9PvC32LxQoQt-bb1ja_XVoMug9k-WSK567Y6RZ93ZA@mail.gmail.com>

Seems that the attempt to switch to high speed for HERCI last night was
unsucessful (heard Drew say to resume normal transponder use).  Is the
attempt @ 0215 2/22/18 still planned?  Any idea what the issue was?

Ryan, NF0T


On Sat, Feb 17, 2018 at 7:32 AM, Paul Stoetzer <n8hm at arrl.net> wrote:

> Posted at https://www.amsat.org/satellite-schedules/
>
> AO-92 operations are scheduled among the U/v FM repeater, L-Band
> Downshifter, Virginia Tech Camera, and the University of Iowa?s High
> Energy Radiation CubeSat Instrument (HERCI).
>
> For the week of 18 ? 24 Feb 2018, the following mode changes are scheduled:
>
> Approximately 0200UTC 18Feb we will enable the L band uplink for ~24 hours
>
> Approximately 0255UTC 20Feb we will enable high speed data in order to
> download from the HERCI experiment for 40 minutes
>
> Approximately 1540UTC 21Feb we will enable high speed data in order to
> download from the VT camera for 40 minutes
>
> Approximately 0215UTC 22Feb we will enable high speed data in order to
> download from the HERCI experiment for 40 minutes
>
> All other times the U/v repeater will be open continuously.
>
> 73,
>
> Paul, N8HM
>
> On Sat, Feb 17, 2018 at 8:30 AM, Ed K9EK <e.krome at comcast.net> wrote:
> > Probably a dumb question, but has a schedule been established for AO92
> L-band uplink?
> >
> >
> > Tnx
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From glasbrenner at mindspring.com  Tue Feb 20 16:37:47 2018
From: glasbrenner at mindspring.com (Andrew Glasbrenner)
Date: Tue, 20 Feb 2018 11:37:47 -0500
Subject: [amsat-bb] AO92 L schedule?
In-Reply-To: <CAGkenmef9PvC32LxQoQt-bb1ja_XVoMug9k-WSK567Y6RZ93ZA@mail.gmail.com>
References: <2072270433.23057.1518874209940@connect.xfinity.com>	<CABzOSOpzLRFwF=JjUb3te98PLUxEjOiZUJ1wWhz27vsKhiG9mg@mail.gmail.com>
	<CAGkenmef9PvC32LxQoQt-bb1ja_XVoMug9k-WSK567Y6RZ93ZA@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <02a201d3aa69$2402d610$6c088230$@mindspring.com>

The rest of the schedule still stands. Tomorrow morning we will exercise the camera on the 1540UTC pass, so having your FoxTelem running and in Auto or High Speed mode would help capture as many images as possible. We could use more stations in Central and South America submitting as well.

73, Drew KO4MA

-----Original Message-----
From: AMSAT-BB [mailto:amsat-bb-bounces at amsat.org] On Behalf Of Ryan Butler
Sent: Tuesday, February 20, 2018 10:45 AM
Cc: AMSAT BB <amsat-bb at amsat.org>
Subject: Re: [amsat-bb] AO92 L schedule?

Seems that the attempt to switch to high speed for HERCI last night was unsucessful (heard Drew say to resume normal transponder use).  Is the attempt @ 0215 2/22/18 still planned?  Any idea what the issue was?

Ryan, NF0T


On Sat, Feb 17, 2018 at 7:32 AM, Paul Stoetzer <n8hm at arrl.net> wrote:

> Posted at https://www.amsat.org/satellite-schedules/
>
> AO-92 operations are scheduled among the U/v FM repeater, L-Band 
> Downshifter, Virginia Tech Camera, and the University of Iowa?s High 
> Energy Radiation CubeSat Instrument (HERCI).
>
> For the week of 18 ? 24 Feb 2018, the following mode changes are scheduled:
>
> Approximately 0200UTC 18Feb we will enable the L band uplink for ~24 
> hours
>
> Approximately 0255UTC 20Feb we will enable high speed data in order to 
> download from the HERCI experiment for 40 minutes
>
> Approximately 1540UTC 21Feb we will enable high speed data in order to 
> download from the VT camera for 40 minutes
>
> Approximately 0215UTC 22Feb we will enable high speed data in order to 
> download from the HERCI experiment for 40 minutes
>
> All other times the U/v repeater will be open continuously.
>
> 73,
>
> Paul, N8HM
>
> On Sat, Feb 17, 2018 at 8:30 AM, Ed K9EK <e.krome at comcast.net> wrote:
> > Probably a dumb question, but has a schedule been established for 
> > AO92
> L-band uplink?
> >
> >
> > Tnx
> > _______________________________________________
> > 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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> > are solely those of the author, and do not reflect the official 
> > views of
> AMSAT-NA.
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> program!
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From ns3l at yahoo.com  Tue Feb 20 17:22:13 2018
From: ns3l at yahoo.com (Steve Nordahl)
Date: Tue, 20 Feb 2018 17:22:13 +0000 (UTC)
Subject: [amsat-bb] (no subject)
References: <1086991892.2308404.1519147333086.ref@mail.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <1086991892.2308404.1519147333086@mail.yahoo.com>

Due to circumstances beyond my control I'm postponing my trip to Delaware this coming weekend. My wife & I have a sick puppy that is now on the mend. We will not be traveling for at least a week.?All is well, but she needs to get rid of this GI bug. TBD on future sked. Steve NS3L

From normanlizeth at gmail.com  Tue Feb 20 17:26:37 2018
From: normanlizeth at gmail.com (Norm n3ykf)
Date: Tue, 20 Feb 2018 12:26:37 -0500
Subject: [amsat-bb] LVB Tracker oddness
In-Reply-To: <CABX7KxVEWEF=p2EraYsekhnfacd412ZqvZM9M+U9KNosn-W9Ow@mail.gmail.com>
References: <CABX7KxVEWEF=p2EraYsekhnfacd412ZqvZM9M+U9KNosn-W9Ow@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <CAJUhCTOqwbHhQxmS+40VBeCyhX6KAUAPayVETB+VZiOdmP0AQw@mail.gmail.com>

Isolatiion shorted (OR OVERVOLTAGE) on COM port?

Ask why a device would not deliberately turn on given a set of conditions.

IF you'd like to spend the afternoon parts swapping, the line driver
is a standard cross.

OTOH, There are a spare line driver pair on the MAX233 chip, unused
and terminated.

This stuff is great fun,  entertaining just long enough to go
"POOFTA". Then things get expensive.

Norm n3ykf

On Sun, Feb 18, 2018 at 8:15 PM, Burns Fisher <burns at fisher.cc> wrote:
> Just had a weird thing happen with my LVB tracker (which has worked fine
> for a couple years now).  I powered on the G5500 and the LVB screen did not
> light up.  After a lot of fiddling, it turns out that if I disconnect the
> RS232 when I turn it on, all is well.  Plug RS232 back in, and it controls
> fine.  I just can't power it up with the computer serial connection hooked
> up.
>
> Any ideas?
>
> 73,
>
> Burns WB1FJ
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From burns at fisher.cc  Tue Feb 20 18:00:50 2018
From: burns at fisher.cc (Burns Fisher)
Date: Tue, 20 Feb 2018 13:00:50 -0500
Subject: [amsat-bb] LVB Tracker oddness
In-Reply-To: <CAJUhCTOqwbHhQxmS+40VBeCyhX6KAUAPayVETB+VZiOdmP0AQw@mail.gmail.com>
References: <CABX7KxVEWEF=p2EraYsekhnfacd412ZqvZM9M+U9KNosn-W9Ow@mail.gmail.com>
	<CAJUhCTOqwbHhQxmS+40VBeCyhX6KAUAPayVETB+VZiOdmP0AQw@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <CABX7KxU8hVExDcL3uLgsmtZ4F7fTceWbh8WNFrJ12bcV1PEgEg@mail.gmail.com>

It makes some sense that grounds were reversed or some such.  But what I
can't quite figure out is why it only affected startup.  If I start it up
and then plug in the serial line, all is well.  Not to mention it seemed to
start when I upgraded SatPC32.

Anyway, using a USB dongle rather than the serial port right on the
computer seems to have solved the problem if not the mystery.

Thanks!


On Tue, Feb 20, 2018 at 12:26 PM, Norm n3ykf <normanlizeth at gmail.com> wrote:

> Isolatiion shorted (OR OVERVOLTAGE) on COM port?
>
> Ask why a device would not deliberately turn on given a set of conditions.
>
> IF you'd like to spend the afternoon parts swapping, the line driver
> is a standard cross.
>
> OTOH, There are a spare line driver pair on the MAX233 chip, unused
> and terminated.
>
> This stuff is great fun,  entertaining just long enough to go
> "POOFTA". Then things get expensive.
>
> Norm n3ykf
>
> On Sun, Feb 18, 2018 at 8:15 PM, Burns Fisher <burns at fisher.cc> wrote:
> > Just had a weird thing happen with my LVB tracker (which has worked fine
> > for a couple years now).  I powered on the G5500 and the LVB screen did
> not
> > light up.  After a lot of fiddling, it turns out that if I disconnect the
> > RS232 when I turn it on, all is well.  Plug RS232 back in, and it
> controls
> > fine.  I just can't power it up with the computer serial connection
> hooked
> > up.
> >
> > Any ideas?
> >
> > 73,
> >
> > Burns WB1FJ
> > _______________________________________________
> > Sent via AMSAT-BB at amsat.org. AMSAT-NA makes this open forum available
> > to all interested persons worldwide without requiring membership.
> Opinions expressed
> > are solely those of the author, and do not reflect the official views of
> AMSAT-NA.
> > Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite
> program!
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From n6jsx at yahoo.com  Tue Feb 20 20:42:27 2018
From: n6jsx at yahoo.com (Dale Kubichek)
Date: Tue, 20 Feb 2018 20:42:27 +0000 (UTC)
Subject: [amsat-bb] AO-92: L/v ERP need
References: <673422376.2496871.1519159347259.ref@mail.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <673422376.2496871.1519159347259@mail.yahoo.com>

What is the minimum directive ERP needed to obtain a solid FM input to AO-92? 

Best regards,?? 
Dale Kubichek, MS-EET, N6JSX
?? 

From ns3l at yahoo.com  Tue Feb 20 20:41:26 2018
From: ns3l at yahoo.com (Steve Nordahl)
Date: Tue, 20 Feb 2018 20:41:26 +0000 (UTC)
Subject: [amsat-bb] February 25, 2018 Rover trip to FM28 in Delaware
In-Reply-To: <1086991892.2308404.1519147333086@mail.yahoo.com>
References: <1086991892.2308404.1519147333086.ref@mail.yahoo.com>
	<1086991892.2308404.1519147333086@mail.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <1182556775.2519586.1519159286718@mail.yahoo.com>

Due to circumstances beyond my control I'm postponing my trip to Delaware this coming weekend. My wife & I have a sick puppy that is now on the mend. We will not be traveling for at least a week.?


All is wel with the dog, but she needs to get rid of this GI bug. TBD on a future sked. Steve NS3L


   

From n8hm at arrl.net  Tue Feb 20 20:49:25 2018
From: n8hm at arrl.net (Paul Stoetzer)
Date: Tue, 20 Feb 2018 15:49:25 -0500
Subject: [amsat-bb] AO-92: L/v ERP need
In-Reply-To: <673422376.2496871.1519159347259@mail.yahoo.com>
References: <673422376.2496871.1519159347259.ref@mail.yahoo.com>
	<673422376.2496871.1519159347259@mail.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <CABzOSOrgKoYO-y9=1Wz1YHn4H83-9ukOLvzn-=B+bS3bfWAURQ@mail.gmail.com>

I use about 25 watts ERP (1 watt to a 16 element yagi) and can get in
full-quieting for a majority of each pass, though there are times that
I cannot get a solid signal in at that power level.

73,

Paul, N8HM

On Tue, Feb 20, 2018 at 3:42 PM, Dale Kubichek via AMSAT-BB
<amsat-bb at amsat.org> wrote:
> What is the minimum directive ERP needed to obtain a solid FM input to AO-92?
>
> Best regards,
> Dale Kubichek, MS-EET, N6JSX
>
> _______________________________________________
> Sent via AMSAT-BB at amsat.org. AMSAT-NA makes this open forum available
> to all interested persons worldwide without requiring membership. Opinions expressed
> are solely those of the author, and do not reflect the official views of AMSAT-NA.
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From glasbrenner at mindspring.com  Tue Feb 20 21:06:56 2018
From: glasbrenner at mindspring.com (Andrew Glasbrenner)
Date: Tue, 20 Feb 2018 16:06:56 -0500
Subject: [amsat-bb] Falconsat-3 software reload
Message-ID: <02c201d3aa8e$bd95deb0$38c19c10$@mindspring.com>

Falconsat-3 has had a software crash after ~850 days uptime, and we will
need to reload. Even though you might hear telemetry, the BBS and digipeater
will be off until we are complete. Please attempt no transmissions until we
release it back to general use. Your cooperation is appreciated.

 

73, Drew KO4MA

AMSAT VP Operations


From rs2atmink at yahoo.com  Tue Feb 20 21:20:36 2018
From: rs2atmink at yahoo.com (Robert Switzer)
Date: Tue, 20 Feb 2018 21:20:36 +0000 (UTC)
Subject: [amsat-bb] Falconsat-3 software reload
In-Reply-To: <02c201d3aa8e$bd95deb0$38c19c10$@mindspring.com>
References: <02c201d3aa8e$bd95deb0$38c19c10$@mindspring.com>
Message-ID: <888608776.2532411.1519161636607@mail.yahoo.com>

 I must have crashed it when I tried to digipeat through it yesterday! 
Thanks for the update... saves me some pass-time trying
Rob KA2CZU

    On Tuesday, February 20, 2018, 4:08:34 PM EST, Andrew Glasbrenner <glasbrenner at mindspring.com> wrote:  
 
 Falconsat-3 has had a software crash after ~850 days uptime, and we will
need to reload. Even though you might hear telemetry, the BBS and digipeater
will be off until we are complete. Please attempt no transmissions until we
release it back to general use. Your cooperation is appreciated.

 

73, Drew KO4MA

AMSAT VP Operations

_______________________________________________
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From amsat-bb at wd9ewk.net  Tue Feb 20 22:45:27 2018
From: amsat-bb at wd9ewk.net (Patrick STODDARD (WD9EWK/VA7EWK))
Date: Tue, 20 Feb 2018 22:45:27 +0000
Subject: [amsat-bb] AO-92: L/v ERP need
In-Reply-To: <673422376.2496871.1519159347259@mail.yahoo.com>
References: <673422376.2496871.1519159347259.ref@mail.yahoo.com>
	<673422376.2496871.1519159347259@mail.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <CAN6TEUcy2s4wqngwzPFTWqYJUMA2gHSmum3uSSbJS8A0biBhVA@mail.gmail.com>

Kuby,

I'm working AO-92 L/V mode with a 1W (on 1.2 GHz) Alinco
DJ-G7T and an old 5-element Comet CY-1205 Yagi on the HT's
antenna connector (with BNC-to-SMA adapter). The antenna
is rated at 11.0 dBi gain, and my ERP is around 7 to 8
watts. I have to be diligent with the orientation of the
antenna and the uplink tuning (5 kHz steps on the DJ-G7T),
but I have been making contacts on most L/V passes.

If I didn't already have the CY-1205 Yagi (it was also
sold in versions with a TNC connector - some of the 1.2
GHz radios in the late 80s and early 90s came with a TNC
connector), I'd probably look at building a 6- or 10-
element WA5VJB "Cheap Yagi" for 1.2 GHz. Kent Britain
wrote about these Yagis in CQ VHF about 10 years ago:

http://www.n5dux.com/ham/files/pdf/D-STAR%20Antennas.pdf

Kent also had measurements for a 4-element Yagi in that
article. The article claims 8 dBi gain for the 4-element
Yagi, about 10 dBi gain for the 6-element Yagi, and 13
dBi gain for the 10-element Yagi. WA5VJB's web site has
a document for 17-element 1.2 GHz Yagis, but these smaller
versions may be sufficient for working AO-92.

73!




Patrick WD9EWK/VA7EWK
http://www.wd9ewk.net/
Twitter: @WD9EWK or http://twitter.com/WD9EWK




On Tue, Feb 20, 2018 at 8:42 PM, Dale Kubichek via AMSAT-BB <
amsat-bb at amsat.org> wrote:

> What is the minimum directive ERP needed to obtain a solid FM input to
> AO-92?
>
> Best regards,
> Dale Kubichek, MS-EET, N6JSX
>

From aj9n at aol.com  Wed Feb 21 05:56:53 2018
From: aj9n at aol.com (aj9n at aol.com)
Date: Wed, 21 Feb 2018 00:56:53 -0500
Subject: [amsat-bb] Upcoming ARISS Contact Schedule as of 2018-02-21 06:00
	UTC
Message-ID: <161b6efa2e5-c91-d45b@webjas-vad212.srv.aolmail.net>

Upcoming ARISS Contact Schedule as of 2018-02-21 06:00 UTC



Quick list of scheduled contacts and events:

?
"Galaxy - Children and Youth Center for Space Education", Kaluga, Russia, direct via TBD
The ISS callsign is presently scheduled to be RS?ISS
The scheduled astronaut is Alexander Misurkin

Contact is a go for 2018-02-18 10:45 UTC


Agrupamento de Escolas do Fund?o, Fund?o, Portugal, direct via CS5DBB
The ISS callsign is presently scheduled to be OR4ISS
The scheduled astronaut is Scott Tingle KG5NZA
Contact is a go for: Wed 2018-02-21 09:38:11 UTC 33 deg



Museum of Science & Technology - Danforth Middle School, Syracuse, NY, direct via K2MST
The ISS callsign is presently scheduled to be NA1SS
The scheduled astronaut is Mark Vande Hei KG5GNP

Contact is a go for: Fri 2018-02-23 14:08:52 UTC 28 deg

?

School in Kursk, Russia, direct via TBD
The ISS callsign is presently scheduled to be RS?ISS
The scheduled astronaut is TBD
Contact is a go for Sat 2018-02-24 08:45 UTC
Watch for possible time update
?

Bellefonte Area Middle School, Bellefonte, PA, direct via W3YA
The ISS callsign is presently scheduled to be NA1SS
The scheduled astronaut is Scott Tingle KG5NZA
Contact is a go for: Mon 2018-02-26 17:59:16 UTC 63 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 Kenwood 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:? 

Francesco IK?WGF with 132

Satoshi 7M3TJZ with 128

Gaston ON4WF with 123

Sergey RV3DR with 100


****************************************************************************
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?2018-02-21 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

http://www.amsat.org/amsat/ariss/news/arissnews.txt

Total number?of ARISS ISS to earth school events is 1208. 
Each school counts as 1?event.
Total number of ARISS ISS to earth school contacts is 1157.
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 2018-02-16 23:00 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. 53 on orbit

Mark Vande Hei KG5GNP

Alexander Misurkin

Joe Acaba KE5DAR

?

Exp. 54 on orbit

Scott Tingle KG5NZA

Norishige Kanai

Alexander Skvortsov


****************************************************************************

73,
Charlie?Sufana AJ9N
One of the ARISS operation team mentors

?

?

?

?

?

?

?

?

?

?

?

?

?





From fabianomoser at gmail.com  Wed Feb 21 08:41:08 2018
From: fabianomoser at gmail.com (Fabiano Moser)
Date: Wed, 21 Feb 2018 08:41:08 +0000
Subject: [amsat-bb] Live Stream Re: Upcoming ARISS Contact Schedule as of
	2018-02-21 06:00 UTC
In-Reply-To: <161b6efa2e5-c91-d45b@webjas-vad212.srv.aolmail.net>
References: <161b6efa2e5-c91-d45b@webjas-vad212.srv.aolmail.net>
Message-ID: <844A32D2-61B0-41D5-B456-419CFE0DDC1E@gmail.com>

Good morning,

In the next pass of ISS over Europe,
I set my station to track and streaming the computer screeen and audio recorded by my YAESU FT-847

This is a experimental test. People who is Interested can follow the public stream at my profile on Facebook.

I expect to start the stream 09:00utc 38min before the contact.

Note: This is a personal test, just to test the system. Hope all works welll.

Live from Lisbon, CT7ABD:
https://www.facebook.com/1833747369

Agrupamento de Escolas do Fund?o, Fund?o, Portugal, direct via CS5DBB
The ISS callsign is presently scheduled to be OR4ISS
The scheduled astronaut is Scott Tingle KG5NZA
Contact is a go for: Wed 2018-02-21 09:38:11 UTC 33 deg

73
Fabiano Moser. CT7ABD 

> On 21 Feb 2018, at 05:56, aj9n--- via AMSAT-BB <amsat-bb at amsat.org> wrote:
> 
> Upcoming ARISS Contact Schedule as of 2018-02-21 06:00 UTC
> 
> 
> 
> Quick list of scheduled contacts and events:
> 
>  
> "Galaxy - Children and Youth Center for Space Education", Kaluga, Russia, direct via TBD
> The ISS callsign is presently scheduled to be RS?ISS
> The scheduled astronaut is Alexander Misurkin
> 
> Contact is a go for 2018-02-18 10:45 UTC
> 
> 
> Agrupamento de Escolas do Fund?o, Fund?o, Portugal, direct via CS5DBB
> The ISS callsign is presently scheduled to be OR4ISS
> The scheduled astronaut is Scott Tingle KG5NZA
> Contact is a go for: Wed 2018-02-21 09:38:11 UTC 33 deg
> 
> 
> 
> Museum of Science & Technology - Danforth Middle School, Syracuse, NY, direct via K2MST
> The ISS callsign is presently scheduled to be NA1SS
> The scheduled astronaut is Mark Vande Hei KG5GNP
> 
> Contact is a go for: Fri 2018-02-23 14:08:52 UTC 28 deg
> 
>  
> 
> School in Kursk, Russia, direct via TBD
> The ISS callsign is presently scheduled to be RS?ISS
> The scheduled astronaut is TBD
> Contact is a go for Sat 2018-02-24 08:45 UTC
> Watch for possible time update
>  
> 
> Bellefonte Area Middle School, Bellefonte, PA, direct via W3YA
> The ISS callsign is presently scheduled to be NA1SS
> The scheduled astronaut is Scott Tingle KG5NZA
> Contact is a go for: Mon 2018-02-26 17:59:16 UTC 63 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 Kenwood 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:  
> 
> Francesco IK?WGF with 132
> 
> Satoshi 7M3TJZ with 128
> 
> Gaston ON4WF with 123
> 
> Sergey RV3DR with 100
> 
> 
> ****************************************************************************
> 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 2018-02-21 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
> 
> http://www.amsat.org/amsat/ariss/news/arissnews.txt
> 
> Total number of ARISS ISS to earth school events is 1208. 
> Each school counts as 1 event.
> Total number of ARISS ISS to earth school contacts is 1157.
> 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 2018-02-16 23:00 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. 53 on orbit
> 
> Mark Vande Hei KG5GNP
> 
> Alexander Misurkin
> 
> Joe Acaba KE5DAR
> 
>  
> 
> Exp. 54 on orbit
> 
> Scott Tingle KG5NZA
> 
> Norishige Kanai
> 
> Alexander Skvortsov
> 
> 
> ****************************************************************************
> 
> 73,
> Charlie Sufana AJ9N
> One of the ARISS operation team mentors
> 
>  
> 
>  
> 
>  
> 
>  
> 
>  
> 
>  
> 
>  
> 
>  
> 
>  
> 
>  
> 
>  
> 
>  
> 
>  
> 
> 
> 
> 
> _______________________________________________
> Sent via AMSAT-BB at amsat.org. AMSAT-NA makes this open forum available
> to all interested persons worldwide without requiring membership. Opinions expressed
> are solely those of the author, and do not reflect the official views of AMSAT-NA.
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From pedro at dutrasousa.name  Wed Feb 21 11:00:38 2018
From: pedro at dutrasousa.name (Pedro Dutra Sousa)
Date: Wed, 21 Feb 2018 12:00:38 +0100
Subject: [amsat-bb] OE/OM/HA/CU2ZG plus OK
Message-ID: <DE6CD6C4-B4E4-49ED-BF08-82ACF98CF723@dutrasousa.name>

Hi All,

In case you missed from my Twitter feed, I?ll be today roving through JN88 and JN89 as OE/CU2ZG and OK/CU2ZG.
Tomorrow, 22nd, I?ll be around noon at the tri-border point of Austria, Slovakia and Hungary as OE/OM/HA/CU2ZG, still in JN88 and down to JN87. If you need those grids and countries I?ll be there for the fun.
I won?t publish any schedule for now as this is a family vacation.

For the tri-border logs, please log me on each individual country. That?s 3 entries for 1 QSO.

73 Pedro CU2ZG 

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From bruninga at usna.edu  Wed Feb 21 16:09:15 2018
From: bruninga at usna.edu (Robert Bruninga)
Date: Wed, 21 Feb 2018 11:09:15 -0500
Subject: [amsat-bb] Any moles at SpaceX or other launchers?
Message-ID: <b58ca40b0e143ebcc3767721f809c998@mail.gmail.com>

We have a flight-ready APRS/DTMF-to-Voice transponder that needs a ride to
space attached to ANYTHING.  All it needs is host power.  Otherwise, it
has its own antennas and deployment mechanism and has passed all flight
readiness testing.

Keep your eyes and ears open for any junk going to space that this can be
attached to.  The Tesla from SpaceX would have been nice...

Here is the full description:  http://aprs.org/qikcom-3.html

Bob, WB4APR

From jimki6wj at sbcglobal.net  Wed Feb 21 18:51:25 2018
From: jimki6wj at sbcglobal.net (James Brown)
Date: Wed, 21 Feb 2018 18:51:25 +0000 (UTC)
Subject: [amsat-bb] satpc ver D ?
References: <678998094.3034283.1519239085038.ref@mail.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <678998094.3034283.1519239085038@mail.yahoo.com>

 Upgraded to the new ver D SAT32 and working ok. I haave the Observer stored and is correct for my QTH(Reno), however the map does not center on the qth or the U.S.? unless I engage a satellite specifically. Am I missing something in the set up?
ThanksJim KI6WJ

From brad.wf7t at gmail.com  Wed Feb 21 19:42:28 2018
From: brad.wf7t at gmail.com (Brad Brooks)
Date: Wed, 21 Feb 2018 13:42:28 -0600
Subject: [amsat-bb] ERP recommendations
Message-ID: <2a1e2892-fa79-4cb1-b9bc-f37835f74ef7@Spark>

Does a concise list of practical ERP uplink recommendations exist for each bird in orbit today? I see a general recommendation for U/V as 100w ERP, added to it with the practical ERP uplink experience for L/V; this is useful for me. I also have my own (spotty) experience with the various FM and Linear birds. Just wondering if there is a more comprehensive list.

If not, I am soliciting information and I would be glad to compile the list for everyone?s reference.

73 Brad WF7T EM66

From bruninga at usna.edu  Wed Feb 21 20:52:57 2018
From: bruninga at usna.edu (Robert Bruninga)
Date: Wed, 21 Feb 2018 15:52:57 -0500
Subject: [amsat-bb] 3 Axis air bearing Satellite Attitude Simulator
Message-ID: <25f1d39276cfb8a09c4a26a62bc1a59b@mail.gmail.com>

We have to excess two large 3 axis airbearing simulators.    One is about
5' tall and supports a dumbbell shaped satellite simulator that is about 4
feet across.  The other is a 4' diameter disk that has all the same
attitude control stuff.  It is shown here:
http://aprs.org/labsats/PLATSAT-210xx.jpg

The Dumbell one is similar to this one I found on line, except ours does
not have the two rectangular plates on the end.  Just the air bearing and
the arm and two disks.  It is complete since the disks contain large
reaction wheels in all three axis and a set of 6 cold gas thrusters from a
compressed air tank.

https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Christopher_Hall13/publication/254875
116/figure/fig8/AS:393203330109448 at 1470758387741/University-of-Michigans-T
riaxial-Air-Bearing-Testbed-51-payloads-with-soft-well-damped.jpg

The dumbbell one cleary has a larger 3D range of motion since the bulk of
the attitude control stuff is away from the bearing and will not run into
the support bearing as soon.

Consider these have NO working processor on board.  We got them surpluss
with the idea of using an Arduino controller instead of the huge PC it
originally had 2 decades ago.

They must go by May 1 by donation to a legitimate academic institution
willing to do the paperwork and come get it in the ANNAPOLIS MARYLAND
area.

They are big and bulky, but are precision instruments.

Just a thought.

Bob Bruninga
US Naval Academy
410-293-6417

From wx4tv at hamradio.world  Wed Feb 21 23:44:50 2018
From: wx4tv at hamradio.world (WX4TV - James Lea)
Date: Wed, 21 Feb 2018 18:44:50 -0500
Subject: [amsat-bb] EM87
Message-ID: <A184F091-0FFF-42A6-868B-76BF0DA06EDA@hamradio.world>

As long as they keep the gate to the overlook open long enough, I will be QRV from EM87 in Pikeville, KY on AO-92 tonight at 02:11Z if anyone needs the grid. 

If you already have the grid confirmed, please make way for those who don?t. Will be portable (not /mobile) with an Elk antenna and logging as WX4TV. 

If they close the gate, I won?t be there. 

Sent from my iPhone

From dquagliana at gmail.com  Thu Feb 22 03:36:46 2018
From: dquagliana at gmail.com (Douglas Quagliana)
Date: Wed, 21 Feb 2018 21:36:46 -0600
Subject: [amsat-bb] Detecting Es'hail-2 from North America after launch but
 before parking at 25.5 degrees
Message-ID: <CALaYSmnd41q21J7Sw20-ZKTidfM8hOqBa6Sd-Ciz_B10kPkNcg@mail.gmail.com>

Friends,

I know that Es'hail-2 will be positioned at 25.5 degrees, which
means that once it is parked there it will not be visible
from North America.

But, it is launching from Cape Canaveral and I would imagine
that it has to make at least a couple of orbits, while still in
the geosynchronous transfer orbit, before the burn(s) to
position it at 25.5 degrees. And, that's a couple of orbits that
might take it over some part of North America (exactly where
and who might be in the footprint for those few passes
depends on where the GTO perigee is, I think).

What I would like to know is if there will be any transmissions
or any telemetry beacons from Es'hail-2 (probably on a
NON-amateur frequency from NON-amateur equipment) that
might be heard from North America during those few GTO orbits
before the final burn. Perhaps, is there an engineering beacon
that might be heard during one of those passes over North
America?  Anybody know?

Bonus points awarded if you know when, where, and how
many burns are taking place. Someone with a telescope
(or someone with access to a remotely operated telescope)
might be able to detect something.

73,
Douglas KA2UPW/5
Just trying to earn the absurd but true "I heard Es'hail-2
from North America" T-shirt  :-)

From mccardelm at gmail.com  Thu Feb 22 03:49:18 2018
From: mccardelm at gmail.com (E.Mike McCardel)
Date: Wed, 21 Feb 2018 22:49:18 -0500
Subject: [amsat-bb] Detecting Es'hail-2 from North America after launch
	but before parking at 25.5 degrees
In-Reply-To: <CALaYSmnd41q21J7Sw20-ZKTidfM8hOqBa6Sd-Ciz_B10kPkNcg@mail.gmail.com>
References: <CALaYSmnd41q21J7Sw20-ZKTidfM8hOqBa6Sd-Ciz_B10kPkNcg@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <88D9E657-B92B-49A9-A82F-666EAD0A3F4B@gmail.com>

Douglass, this may be a good question for folks on the Seesat-l list.

73,
EMike

EMike McCardel, AA8EM
Rotating Editor AMSAT News Service
Sent from my iPhone

> On Feb 21, 2018, at 10:36 PM, Douglas Quagliana <dquagliana at gmail.com> wrote:
> 
> Friends,
> 
> I know that Es'hail-2 will be positioned at 25.5 degrees, which
> means that once it is parked there it will not be visible
> from North America.
> 
> But, it is launching from Cape Canaveral and I would imagine
> that it has to make at least a couple of orbits, while still in
> the geosynchronous transfer orbit, before the burn(s) to
> position it at 25.5 degrees. And, that's a couple of orbits that
> might take it over some part of North America (exactly where
> and who might be in the footprint for those few passes
> depends on where the GTO perigee is, I think).
> 
> What I would like to know is if there will be any transmissions
> or any telemetry beacons from Es'hail-2 (probably on a
> NON-amateur frequency from NON-amateur equipment) that
> might be heard from North America during those few GTO orbits
> before the final burn. Perhaps, is there an engineering beacon
> that might be heard during one of those passes over North
> America?  Anybody know?
> 
> Bonus points awarded if you know when, where, and how
> many burns are taking place. Someone with a telescope
> (or someone with access to a remotely operated telescope)
> might be able to detect something.
> 
> 73,
> Douglas KA2UPW/5
> Just trying to earn the absurd but true "I heard Es'hail-2
> from North America" T-shirt  :-)
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From n4csitwo at bellsouth.net  Thu Feb 22 05:25:58 2018
From: n4csitwo at bellsouth.net (n4csitwo at bellsouth.net)
Date: Thu, 22 Feb 2018 00:25:58 -0500
Subject: [amsat-bb] Upcoming ARISS contact with Museum of Science &
	Technology - Danforth Middle School, Syracuse, NY
Message-ID: <D0787EC45B7B4FA6ACE5F1EB2130E00A@DHJ>

An International Space Station school contact has been planned with participants at Museum of Science & Technology - Danforth Middle School, Syracuse, NY on 23 Feb. The event is scheduled to begin at approximately 14:08 UTC. The duration of the contact is approximately 9 minutes and 30 seconds. The contact will be direct between NA1SS and K2MST. The contact should be audible over the state of New York 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.

 

 

Central Village Boys & Girls Club of Syracuse is an after-school program for children ages five to 12 years old. Each night, Boys & Girls Club members have access to academic tutors, college mentors, as well as a hot meal for dinner. From sports and recreation to the arts, Central Village offers a variety of opportunities for children of all backgrounds to creatively flourish. With one goal in mind, staff works to challenge each member to personally grow every day, and leave the program with the skills to be a productive citizen in their neighborhoods.

 

The MOST and Central Village Boys & Girls Club of Syracuse students are prepared for contact with astronauts aboard the ISS. Students experienced a series of training sessions on communication, practiced with a mock ISS contact exercise, and viewed A Beautiful Planet in the MOST's domed IMAX theater, which offers insightful perspective of Earth from astronauts aboard the ISS. Students generated questions based on previous knowledge and experiences during training and while watching A Beautiful Planet.

 

Peter Plumley, MOST Chief Program Officer, Chris Perrine, MOST Senior Director of Facilities & Exhibits, and Jeffrey Eysaman, Unit Director at Central Village Boys & Girls Club of Syracuse, have worked diligently to provide students with background information and facilitate training for contact with astronauts aboard the ISS.

 

 

 

Participants will ask as many of the following questions as time allows:

 

1. How long can you stay outside the station?

2. What is the biggest challenge facing space exploration right now?

3. What inspired you to become an astronaut?

4. Do you think we'll live on the moon?

5. What's the scariest thing about space travel?

6. What is the most fun part about your job?

7. Have you built anything on the space station?

8. What kind of food do you eat in outer space?

9. What food do you miss the most?

10. What are your missions in space, right now?

11. How long will you stay in space?

12. How many years can you stay in the capsule without running out of 

    supplies?

13. What experiments are you working on?

14. What is your favorite part of being on the space station?

15. Do you think we'll live on the moon?

16. What should I do if I want to become an astronaut?

17. How do you go to the bathroom?

 

 

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. School in Kursk, Russia, direct via TBD

     The ISS callsign is presently scheduled to be RS?ISS

     The scheduled astronaut is TBD

     Contact is a go for Sat 2018-02-24 08:45 UTC

     Watch for possible time update

 

2.  Bellefonte Area Middle School, Bellefonte, PA, direct via W3YA

     The ISS callsign is presently scheduled to be NA1SS

     The scheduled astronaut is Scott Tingle KG5NZA

     Contact is a go for: Mon 2018-02-26 17:59 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), the Center for the Advancement of Science in Space (CASIS) and  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

 

 


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From n4csitwo at bellsouth.net  Thu Feb 22 05:48:24 2018
From: n4csitwo at bellsouth.net (n4csitwo at bellsouth.net)
Date: Thu, 22 Feb 2018 00:48:24 -0500
Subject: [amsat-bb] Upcoming ARISS contact with Bellefonte Area Middle
	School, Bellefonte, PA
Message-ID: <9FCE8F410B1241788A18F802C0CC382F@DHJ>

An International Space Station school contact has been planned with participants at Bellefonte Area Middle School, Bellefonte, PA on 26 Feb. The event is scheduled to begin at approximately 17:59 UTC. The duration of the contact is approximately 9 minutes and 30 seconds. The contact will be direct between NA1SS and W3YA. The contact should be audible over the state of Pennsylvania 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 Bellefonte Area Middle School is a rural public school of about 660 students in a district of approximately 2600 students.  The middle school is scheduled for an ARISS school contact in late February or early March of 2018 and excitement is building across the district for the event. The school has teamed up with the Nittany Amateur Radio Club for the event.  Ellwood Brem (K3YV) and Jon Guizar (K3JEG) are setting up equipment and coordinating the event with help from other club members. Students have been excited to help in fabricating some of the equipment needed.

Many teachers and students have been an essential part of the preparation.  The student's excitement for the event started with the eighth-grade art class where students participated in a T-shirt design contest.  Students have also been learning about the ISS and its crew-members as they entered into the question competition for a chance to speak to an astronaut.  Bellefonte has invited many districts across the state to participate as well and 3 of the questions chosen are from other school districts.  The live event will be attended by 700+ in the middle school auditorium, another 2200+ in other district buildings, hundreds to thousands more via live streaming to 3 other school districts, and an unknown number via 2-meter simulcast, live radio station coverage, and live streaming from our local TV station.      

 

 

Participants will ask as many of the following questions as time allows:

 

1. Is there a specific task that astronauts have to re-learn how to do 

   because the normal way isn?t possible with zero gravity?

2. How many more years will the International Space Station be active to help 

   astronauts find out about space?

3. What is the average age astronauts begin training for space travel?

4. What was the scariest machine malfunction that has happened to you and how 

   did you fix it?

5. What is the most stressful thing you had to deal with while being in 

   space?

6. Which common misconceptions about space bother you the most when people 

   speak of space? 

7. Do you notice any significant changes to your mood and stress level? If 

   so, what are some coping mechanisms you utilize?

8. Does the lack of gravity take a toll on your body?

9. What are your thoughts on space tourism?

10. What type of equipment do you have on the ISS to study different stars 

    and galaxies, or do you only study the Earth?

11. What part of the ACME program conducted on the ISS is the most 

    beneficial, the microgravity combustion engines or the fire proofing 

    technology?

12. Did you have a role model when you were younger? If so, who was it?

13. I know that space travel has to put a lot of stress on the human body. 

    What type of medical preparation do you go through before you can leave 

    for space?

14. What is it like being away from your family for months to years on end?

15. We teach about the importance of eating healthy and exercise in our 

    Health classes. How do you obtain adequate nutrition and fitness while in 

    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):

 

      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), the Center for the Advancement of Science in Space (CASIS) and  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

 

 


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From w9ae at charter.net  Thu Feb 22 06:12:04 2018
From: w9ae at charter.net (Wayne Estes)
Date: Wed, 21 Feb 2018 22:12:04 -0800
Subject: [amsat-bb] satpc ver D ?
In-Reply-To: <mailman.2997.1519277168.2240.amsat-bb@amsat.org>
References: <mailman.2997.1519277168.2240.amsat-bb@amsat.org>
Message-ID: <843fabee-e452-665e-d2fb-b599d9be546b@charter.net>

Jim Ki7WJ wrote:

Upgraded to the new ver D SAT32 and working ok. I haave the Observer 
stored and is correct for my QTH(Reno), however the map does not center 
on the qth or the U.S.? unless I engage a satellite specifically. Am I 
missing something in the set up?
ThanksJim KI6WJ

Wayne W9AE replies:

Go into the Setup -> Options menu and make sure that "center map on 
observer" is enabled.

Wayne Estes W9AE
Oakland, Oregon, USA, CN83ik

From g.shirville at btinternet.com  Thu Feb 22 07:59:17 2018
From: g.shirville at btinternet.com (Graham Shirville)
Date: Thu, 22 Feb 2018 07:59:17 -0000
Subject: [amsat-bb] AO73/FC1 operations
Message-ID: <6511EFE0BA0F4BBA951706ACDC53CB6B@LAPTOP91ASAKDB>

Hi all,

Just to advise that AO73/FUNcube-1 is now in amateur mode, with the transponder on, until Monday morning UTC.
As a reminder there is also the transponder on EO88/ Nayif-1 which continues to operate when in eclipse and the transponder on UKube-1 which is also available 24/7.

73
Graham

From rs2atmink at yahoo.com  Thu Feb 22 11:44:20 2018
From: rs2atmink at yahoo.com (Robert Switzer)
Date: Thu, 22 Feb 2018 11:44:20 +0000 (UTC)
Subject: [amsat-bb] satpc ver D ?
In-Reply-To: <843fabee-e452-665e-d2fb-b599d9be546b@charter.net>
References: <mailman.2997.1519277168.2240.amsat-bb@amsat.org>
	<843fabee-e452-665e-d2fb-b599d9be546b@charter.net>
Message-ID: <427170215.3598952.1519299860516@mail.yahoo.com>

Erich replied to me when I asked:
"
Hi, the program centers the map on your locator only with the zoom 1 (Z1) map. The zoom 2 map is always centered on the satellite to avoid that the satellite is outside the program window. In menu 'Options' un-check start option 'zoom 2', and save the change if you want the program to start with the map centered on you QTH.
73s, Erich, DK1TB"
I don't think I ever used used anything other than zoom 1 prior... so I didn't even think to check zoom mode after installation.
Rob KA2CZU
 

    On Thursday, February 22, 2018, 2:52:15 AM EST, Wayne Estes <w9ae at charter.net> wrote:  
 
 Jim Ki7WJ wrote:

Upgraded to the new ver D SAT32 and working ok. I haave the Observer 
stored and is correct for my QTH(Reno), however the map does not center 
on the qth or the U.S.? unless I engage a satellite specifically. Am I 
missing something in the set up?
ThanksJim KI6WJ

Wayne W9AE replies:

Go into the Setup -> Options menu and make sure that "center map on 
observer" is enabled.

Wayne Estes W9AE
Oakland, Oregon, USA, CN83ik
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From kb2mjeff at att.net  Thu Feb 22 12:35:19 2018
From: kb2mjeff at att.net (kb2mjeff at att.net)
Date: Thu, 22 Feb 2018 07:35:19 -0500
Subject: [amsat-bb] G-5500 rotor failure
In-Reply-To: <908692B1E0AF4C668481F21E0A34C5F6@kb2m4PC>
References: <908692B1E0AF4C668481F21E0A34C5F6@kb2m4PC>
Message-ID: <1445DA683F754A0EA7900CDE5A596A7F@kb2m4PC>

Well it looks like my 5500 had a failure. I found it dead with a blown fuse 
this morning. I'm now thinking that the transformer was the intermittent 
problem that has now failed. As I have a 5500 up north also I'm thinking of 
just buying a new AlfaSpid  az el rotor and keeping the Yaesu for parts for 
the 5500 at my NJ summer home. What AlfaSpid is anyone using? I see there 
are at least 2 different ones available. All I need to turn is an M2 leo 
pack, and a Comet CYA-1216E. Any rotor suggestions appreciated....

73 Jeff kb2m

-----Original Message----- 
From: kb2mjeff at att.net
Sent: Saturday, February 17, 2018 9:16 AM
To: Amsat
Subject: [amsat-bb] G-5500 rotor issues

I???m having an intermittent problem with my G-5500 rotor that is getting 
worse. Now several times a day when I acquire a satellite the elevation 
function doesn???t work. But, if I power the control box off and back on 
several times it starts to work. This is a problem with the Yaesu control 
box, as the manual elevation control doesn???t work when this happens. Any 
ideas to troubleshoot before I start to take things apart?

73 Jeff kb2m



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From hamsat at xs4all.nl  Thu Feb 22 13:21:04 2018
From: hamsat at xs4all.nl (Nico Janssen)
Date: Thu, 22 Feb 2018 14:21:04 +0100
Subject: [amsat-bb] Detecting Es'hail-2 from North America after launch
 but before parking at 25.5 degrees
In-Reply-To: <CALaYSmnd41q21J7Sw20-ZKTidfM8hOqBa6Sd-Ciz_B10kPkNcg@mail.gmail.com>
References: <CALaYSmnd41q21J7Sw20-ZKTidfM8hOqBa6Sd-Ciz_B10kPkNcg@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <89c7668b-6c92-ced9-a9a2-b32a602b82ce@xs4all.nl>

Douglas,

The satellite El Suhail 2, or short Es'hail 2, will be launched by a
Falcon 9 into a GTO. When the satellite reaches its first apogee,
some 6 hours after launch, it wil perform the first of a long series
of maneuvers with the goal to increase the orbit's perigee and
decrease its inclination. The satellite's propulsion system is fully,
or at least mostly, electric, meaning that it will use ion thrusters
to carry out most, if not all, the maneuvers. Therefore it will take
a long time, many days if not weeks, for the satellite to reach its
planned operational orbit slot at 26 E. So you may indeed expect
to get a number of opportunities to receive downlink signals in
the USA. Shortly after launch the TLEs will be available, so you
can then determine if and when there will be available passes.

Es'hail 2 will use dozens of downlink frequencies in the C band,
X band, Ku band and Ka band. But there will also be S band
beacons on 2165, 2185 and 2491.75 MHz. Of course it is not
certain that any of these will be switched on in the early
operations phase. I assume the 10 GHz amateur payload will not
be switched on until the commissioning starts after the satellite
has reached its final orbit slot. No doubt AMSAT-DL will inform
us about all operations of the amateur payload.

Although one web site published an estimated launch date for
Es'hail 2 of March 28, there is currently no official plan date for
this launch. Maybe the launch will be in Q2, but it could well
shift into Q3 2018.

73,
Nico PA0DLO

On 22-02-18 04:36, Douglas Quagliana wrote:
> Friends,
>
> I know that Es'hail-2 will be positioned at 25.5 degrees, which
> means that once it is parked there it will not be visible
> from North America.
>
> But, it is launching from Cape Canaveral and I would imagine
> that it has to make at least a couple of orbits, while still in
> the geosynchronous transfer orbit, before the burn(s) to
> position it at 25.5 degrees. And, that's a couple of orbits that
> might take it over some part of North America (exactly where
> and who might be in the footprint for those few passes
> depends on where the GTO perigee is, I think).
>
> What I would like to know is if there will be any transmissions
> or any telemetry beacons from Es'hail-2 (probably on a
> NON-amateur frequency from NON-amateur equipment) that
> might be heard from North America during those few GTO orbits
> before the final burn. Perhaps, is there an engineering beacon
> that might be heard during one of those passes over North
> America?  Anybody know?
>
> Bonus points awarded if you know when, where, and how
> many burns are taking place. Someone with a telescope
> (or someone with access to a remotely operated telescope)
> might be able to detect something.
>
> 73,
> Douglas KA2UPW/5
> Just trying to earn the absurd but true "I heard Es'hail-2
> from North America" T-shirt  :-)
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From m5aka at yahoo.co.uk  Thu Feb 22 14:05:27 2018
From: m5aka at yahoo.co.uk (M5AKA)
Date: Thu, 22 Feb 2018 14:05:27 +0000 (UTC)
Subject: [amsat-bb] Detecting Es'hail-2 from North America after launch
 but before parking at 25.5 degrees
In-Reply-To: <89c7668b-6c92-ced9-a9a2-b32a602b82ce@xs4all.nl>
References: <CALaYSmnd41q21J7Sw20-ZKTidfM8hOqBa6Sd-Ciz_B10kPkNcg@mail.gmail.com>
	<89c7668b-6c92-ced9-a9a2-b32a602b82ce@xs4all.nl>
Message-ID: <332600392.3748004.1519308327936@mail.yahoo.com>

As Nico says there's been no announcement of a launch date.
The date mentioned on AMSAT-BB recently related to an estimate that someone posted on the SatBeams site over 9 months ago and which hasn't been updated since.
Politics can also play a role, see this post from December 2017 
https://www.spaceintelreport.com/saudi-arabia-led-embargo-qatar-extends-satellite-launched-qatars-eshailsat/

73 Trevor M5AKA


 

  

   

From ve3nxk at gmail.com  Thu Feb 22 14:18:37 2018
From: ve3nxk at gmail.com (Bill Booth)
Date: Thu, 22 Feb 2018 09:18:37 -0500
Subject: [amsat-bb] G-5500 rotor failure
In-Reply-To: <1445DA683F754A0EA7900CDE5A596A7F@kb2m4PC>
References: <908692B1E0AF4C668481F21E0A34C5F6@kb2m4PC>
	<1445DA683F754A0EA7900CDE5A596A7F@kb2m4PC>
Message-ID: <5A8ED13D.4090406@gmail.com>

On 2018-02-22 7:35 AM, kb2mjeff at att.net wrote:
> I'm thinking of just buying a new AlfaSpid

Check with some of the EME groups/operators as there are a lot of them using those 
units.  There was a lot of discussion at one point about adding different 
controllers to them.  You may find the conversations interesting.

-- 
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From kb2mjeff at att.net  Thu Feb 22 14:34:33 2018
From: kb2mjeff at att.net (kb2mjeff at att.net)
Date: Thu, 22 Feb 2018 09:34:33 -0500
Subject: [amsat-bb] AlfaSpid RAU-1 az-el rotor
In-Reply-To: <1445DA683F754A0EA7900CDE5A596A7F@kb2m4PC>
References: <908692B1E0AF4C668481F21E0A34C5F6@kb2m4PC>
	<1445DA683F754A0EA7900CDE5A596A7F@kb2m4PC>
Message-ID: <A42C5BF4609D48C29EAC81B9179013C9@kb2m4PC>

Is anyone using the RAU-1 without any issues? If so how long have you had it 
up, and how much antenna are you turning? Thanks for any info...

73 Jeff kb2m



-----Original Message----- 
From: kb2mjeff at att.net
Sent: Thursday, February 22, 2018 7:35 AM
To: Amsat
Subject: Re: [amsat-bb] G-5500 rotor failure

Well it looks like my 5500 had a failure. I found it dead with a blown fuse
this morning. I'm now thinking that the transformer was the intermittent
problem that has now failed. As I have a 5500 up north also I'm thinking of
just buying a new AlfaSpid  az el rotor and keeping the Yaesu for parts for
the 5500 at my NJ summer home. What AlfaSpid is anyone using? I see there
are at least 2 different ones available. All I need to turn is an M2 leo
pack, and a Comet CYA-1216E. Any rotor suggestions appreciated....

73 Jeff kb2m

-----Original Message----- 
From: kb2mjeff at att.net
Sent: Saturday, February 17, 2018 9:16 AM
To: Amsat
Subject: [amsat-bb] G-5500 rotor issues

I???m having an intermittent problem with my G-5500 rotor that is getting
worse. Now several times a day when I acquire a satellite the elevation
function doesn???t work. But, if I power the control box off and back on
several times it starts to work. This is a problem with the Yaesu control
box, as the manual elevation control doesn???t work when this happens. Any
ideas to troubleshoot before I start to take things apart?

73 Jeff kb2m



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From n3xls at yahoo.com  Thu Feb 22 14:23:21 2018
From: n3xls at yahoo.com (Joe N3XLS)
Date: Thu, 22 Feb 2018 09:23:21 -0500
Subject: [amsat-bb] Rotator options
Message-ID: <20180222142746.C85978A95@lansing182.amsat.org>

Hi all,I have an arrow antenna mounted to two rotators that are manually controlled.? However, as much as i though this would work well, it has not.? Im wondering what options are out there for rotators that can be controlled via a tracking program?? It seems the most common is the yeasu az el. However Iwas wondering if there is any less expensive options, that could be modified etc.
Ive looked at the WRAPS etc im looking for a good all weather setup.?
JoeN3XLS

From erich.eichmann at t-online.de  Thu Feb 22 16:59:22 2018
From: erich.eichmann at t-online.de (Erich Eichmann)
Date: Thu, 22 Feb 2018 17:59:22 +0100
Subject: [amsat-bb] satpc ver D ?
In-Reply-To: <427170215.3598952.1519299860516@mail.yahoo.com>
References: <mailman.2997.1519277168.2240.amsat-bb@amsat.org>
	<843fabee-e452-665e-d2fb-b599d9be546b@charter.net>
	<427170215.3598952.1519299860516@mail.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <fe8ff8f1-53ed-d781-4269-a1e96fac580a@t-online.de>

 From Robs mail last week I could see that he had? already chosen the 
option "Center map on ... Observer'. Therefore I didn't suggest that but 
suggested? to disable the? 'Zoom 2' start option. .

73s, Erich, DK1TB

Am 22.02.2018 um 12:44 schrieb Robert Switzer via AMSAT-BB:
> Erich replied to me when I asked:
> "
> Hi, the program centers the map on your locator only with the zoom 1 (Z1) map. The zoom 2 map is always centered on the satellite to avoid that the satellite is outside the program window. In menu 'Options' un-check start option 'zoom 2', and save the change if you want the program to start with the map centered on you QTH.
> 73s, Erich, DK1TB"
> I don't think I ever used used anything other than zoom 1 prior... so I didn't even think to check zoom mode after installation.
> Rob KA2CZU
>   
>
>      On Thursday, February 22, 2018, 2:52:15 AM EST, Wayne Estes<w9ae at charter.net>  wrote:
>   
>   Jim Ki7WJ wrote:
>
> Upgraded to the new ver D SAT32 and working ok. I haave the Observer
> stored and is correct for my QTH(Reno), however the map does not center
> on the qth or the U.S.? unless I engage a satellite specifically. Am I
> missing something in the set up?
> ThanksJim KI6WJ
>
> Wayne W9AE replies:
>
> Go into the Setup -> Options menu and make sure that "center map on
> observer" is enabled.
>
> Wayne Estes W9AE
> Oakland, Oregon, USA, CN83ik
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From n4csitwo at bellsouth.net  Thu Feb 22 17:31:29 2018
From: n4csitwo at bellsouth.net (n4csitwo at bellsouth.net)
Date: Thu, 22 Feb 2018 12:31:29 -0500
Subject: [amsat-bb] Live stream info. for tomorrow's ARISS contact with
	Museum of Science and Technology - Syracuse, NY
Message-ID: <8EFC3E812278431B98175DB8BF1FABA6@DHJ>

Video of the US#417 ARISS Direct Contact with the Syracuse NY Museum of Science & Technology (and Danforth Middle School), US#417, happening Friday, 2018-02-23 14:08 UTC, should be available via live stream tomorrow morning at the following URLs:

https://www.facebook.com/MOSTSyracuse/

https://www.youtube.com/user/SyracuseMOST



Bob, WB4SON

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From mccardelm at gmail.com  Thu Feb 22 17:58:30 2018
From: mccardelm at gmail.com (E.Mike McCardel)
Date: Thu, 22 Feb 2018 12:58:30 -0500
Subject: [amsat-bb] [ARISS-i] Live stream info. for tomorrow's ARISS
	contact with Museum of Science and Technology - Syracuse, NY
In-Reply-To: <8EFC3E812278431B98175DB8BF1FABA6@DHJ>
References: <8EFC3E812278431B98175DB8BF1FABA6@DHJ>
Message-ID: <118F08D7-B7BD-447D-B6AB-6844DEDEA6F0@gmail.com>

Also remember that this contact should be audible over most of the Eastern USA and Canada on the ARISS downlink, 245.800 MHz.

EMike McCardel, AA8EM
Rotating Editor AMSAT News Service
Sent from my iPhone

> On Feb 22, 2018, at 12:31 PM, <n4csitwo at bellsouth.net> <n4csitwo at bellsouth.net> wrote:
> 
> Video of the US#417 ARISS Direct Contact with the Syracuse NY Museum of Science & Technology (and Danforth Middle School), US#417, happening Friday, 2018-02-23 14:08 UTC, should be available via live stream tomorrow morning at the following URLs:
> https://www.facebook.com/MOSTSyracuse/
> https://www.youtube.com/user/SyracuseMOST
>  
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From w3ab at yahoo.com  Thu Feb 22 20:19:49 2018
From: w3ab at yahoo.com (GEO Badger)
Date: Thu, 22 Feb 2018 20:19:49 +0000 (UTC)
Subject: [amsat-bb] Rotator options
In-Reply-To: <20180222142746.C85978A95@lansing182.amsat.org>
References: <20180222142746.C85978A95@lansing182.amsat.org>
Message-ID: <1452010445.4092191.1519330789577@mail.yahoo.com>

Joe,?
You failed to tell us what rotors you are using. That's a small antenna so you could use stepper motors. Ask Dr Google.?---? 
 Ciao baby, catch you on the flip side. ?? 
 GEO ??? 

 http://www.w3ab.org

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      From: Joe N3XLS via AMSAT-BB <amsat-bb at amsat.org>
 To: amsat-bb at amsat.org 
 Sent: Thursday, February 22, 2018 7:12 AM
 Subject: [amsat-bb] Rotator options
   
Hi all,I have an arrow antenna mounted to two rotators that are manually controlled.? However, as much as i though this would work well, it has not.? Im wondering what options are out there for rotators that can be controlled via a tracking program?? It seems the most common is the yeasu az el. However Iwas wondering if there is any less expensive options, that could be modified etc.
Ive looked at the WRAPS etc im looking for a good all weather setup.?
JoeN3XLS
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From bob.mccown at gmail.com  Thu Feb 22 20:35:48 2018
From: bob.mccown at gmail.com (Bob McCown)
Date: Thu, 22 Feb 2018 15:35:48 -0500
Subject: [amsat-bb] [ARISS-ops] [ARISS-i] Live stream info. for
 tomorrow's ARISS contact with Museum of Science and Technology - Syracuse,
 NY
In-Reply-To: <118F08D7-B7BD-447D-B6AB-6844DEDEA6F0@gmail.com>
References: <8EFC3E812278431B98175DB8BF1FABA6@DHJ>
	<118F08D7-B7BD-447D-B6AB-6844DEDEA6F0@gmail.com>
Message-ID: <CAEVeELGhVSrPrrU705sDrQGfodcNi-riz5koWjLTUJJ23PiAeQ@mail.gmail.com>

Hi Mike et all:

Correcting the typo:  145.800 MHz  (not 245) downlink will work better
to hear the contact.

Regards,  Bob McCown n3iyi at amsat.org 15:32 est 2/22/2018

On 2/22/18, E.Mike McCardel <mccardelm at gmail.com> wrote:
> Also remember that this contact should be audible over most of the Eastern
> USA and Canada on the ARISS downlink, 245.800 MHz.
>
> EMike McCardel, AA8EM
> Rotating Editor AMSAT News Service
> Sent from my iPhone
>
>> On Feb 22, 2018, at 12:31 PM, <n4csitwo at bellsouth.net>
>> <n4csitwo at bellsouth.net> wrote:
>>
>> Video of the US#417 ARISS Direct Contact with the Syracuse NY Museum of
>> Science & Technology (and Danforth Middle School), US#417, happening
>> Friday, 2018-02-23 14:08 UTC, should be available via live stream tomorrow
>> morning at the following URLs:
>> https://www.facebook.com/MOSTSyracuse/
>> https://www.youtube.com/user/SyracuseMOST
>>
>> Bob, WB4SON
>> ARISS mentor
>>
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From aa5pk at suddenlink.net  Fri Feb 23 00:49:20 2018
From: aa5pk at suddenlink.net (Glenn Miller - AA5PK)
Date: Thu, 22 Feb 2018 18:49:20 -0600
Subject: [amsat-bb] DM92 Saturday
Message-ID: <B6755C179D3C46A89AE1471682C8C7EE@AA5PKPC>

Looks like the weather will be favorable for a run to DM92 on Saturday, 24 February.

I plan to work the following passes:

AO-85 at 1723Z
AO-92 at 1745Z
AO-91 at 1821Z
AO-85 at 1903Z

All QSOs will be uploaded to LoTW.  Hard copy QSLs available upon email request.

73
Glenn  AA5PK


From devin at thecabal.org  Thu Feb 22 23:40:37 2018
From: devin at thecabal.org (Devin L. Ganger)
Date: Thu, 22 Feb 2018 23:40:37 +0000
Subject: [amsat-bb] Kenwood TH-D72a, TH-D74a, and CAT
Message-ID: <BN6PR01MB262630BDBC6809ED42C4E438CACD0@BN6PR01MB2626.prod.exchangelabs.com>

All,

Trying to find the answer online and failing.

Do either the TH-D72a or TH-D74a permit CAT? Working out my budget for radios and trying to figure out which feature set I will need more.

I read that the D74a has a built-in audio recorder. I would need to be using that as the receiver in order for that feature to be useful, correct?

I also read one post from someone who uses an Elk log periodic (the same antenna I have) with a duplexer to allow both his HTs to function in his setup. Is that practical to maintain the "always hear the satellite downlink" as you're transmitting?

--
Devin L. Ganger (WA7DLG)
email: devin at thecabal.org<mailto:devin at thecabal.org>
web: Devin on Earth<http://www.devinonearth.com/>
cell: +1 425.239.2575


From kb2ysi at gmail.com  Fri Feb 23 02:52:35 2018
From: kb2ysi at gmail.com (Don KB2YSI)
Date: Thu, 22 Feb 2018 21:52:35 -0500
Subject: [amsat-bb] Kenwood TH-D72a, TH-D74a, and CAT
In-Reply-To: <BN6PR01MB262630BDBC6809ED42C4E438CACD0@BN6PR01MB2626.prod.exchangelabs.com>
References: <BN6PR01MB262630BDBC6809ED42C4E438CACD0@BN6PR01MB2626.prod.exchangelabs.com>
Message-ID: <CAAJiE8OKE6KO+n=0v4WS1O901xG2hTEaL6U-xfRxRYY8rZNA=Q@mail.gmail.com>

I use a D74A as my receiver and utilize the recording functionality. Once
enabled it only records when the is activity. If the squelch is on and
nothing is breaking it, no recording happens. I have not tried it while
transmitting firm what I remember.

I use an MFJ duplexer along with another radio & an Arrow so I can do full
duplex and it normally works great; I do not know if the same is true for
an Elk.


73, Don KB2YSI

On Feb 22, 2018 21:26, "Devin L. Ganger" <devin at thecabal.org> wrote:

> All,
>
> Trying to find the answer online and failing.
>
> Do either the TH-D72a or TH-D74a permit CAT? Working out my budget for
> radios and trying to figure out which feature set I will need more.
>
> I read that the D74a has a built-in audio recorder. I would need to be
> using that as the receiver in order for that feature to be useful, correct?
>
> I also read one post from someone who uses an Elk log periodic (the same
> antenna I have) with a duplexer to allow both his HTs to function in his
> setup. Is that practical to maintain the "always hear the satellite
> downlink" as you're transmitting?
>
> --
> Devin L. Ganger (WA7DLG)
> email: devin at thecabal.org<mailto:devin at thecabal.org>
> web: Devin on Earth<http://www.devinonearth.com/>
> cell: +1 425.239.2575
>
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From wb5eku at gmail.com  Fri Feb 23 04:07:05 2018
From: wb5eku at gmail.com (Donald Jacob)
Date: Thu, 22 Feb 2018 20:07:05 -0800
Subject: [amsat-bb] DStar Satellite
Message-ID: <CABCjCMCRbnEETCbAjvizT5kM0KU78FXRoTGqRsR9++E+fkR+kA@mail.gmail.com>

Does anyone have any information about the Dstar satellite D-Star One
Pheonix that German Orbital Systems built and launched.
Would appreciate any info

Thanks
73
Don
WB5EKU

From mccardelm at gmail.com  Fri Feb 23 06:36:29 2018
From: mccardelm at gmail.com (E.Mike McCardel)
Date: Fri, 23 Feb 2018 01:36:29 -0500
Subject: [amsat-bb] Fwd: [ARISS-i] Live stream info. for tomorrow's ARISS
	contact with Museum of Science and Technology - Syracuse, NY
References: <118F08D7-B7BD-447D-B6AB-6844DEDEA6F0@gmail.com>
Message-ID: <2C58E8BC-62E5-44FF-8D6B-2D3FEFE9E363@gmail.com>

The contact downlink is 145.800. Sorry for the typo.

73
EMike

EMike McCardel, AA8EM
Rotating Editor AMSAT News Service
Sent from my iPhone

Begin forwarded message:

> From: "E.Mike McCardel" <mccardelm at gmail.com>
> Date: February 22, 2018 at 12:58:30 PM EST
> To: n4csitwo at bellsouth.net
> Cc: amsat-bb at amsat.org, ariss-press at amsat.org, amsat-edu <amsat-edu at amsat.org>, ARISSops <ariss-ops at amsat.org>
> Subject: Re: [ARISS-i] Live stream info. for tomorrow's ARISS contact with Museum of Science and Technology - Syracuse, NY
> 
> Also remember that this contact should be audible over most of the Eastern USA and Canada on the ARISS downlink, 245.800 MHz.
> 
> EMike McCardel, AA8EM
> Rotating Editor AMSAT News Service
> Sent from my iPhone
> 
>> On Feb 22, 2018, at 12:31 PM, <n4csitwo at bellsouth.net> <n4csitwo at bellsouth.net> wrote:
>> 
>> Video of the US#417 ARISS Direct Contact with the Syracuse NY Museum of Science & Technology (and Danforth Middle School), US#417, happening Friday, 2018-02-23 14:08 UTC, should be available via live stream tomorrow morning at the following URLs:
>> https://www.facebook.com/MOSTSyracuse/
>> https://www.youtube.com/user/SyracuseMOST
>>  
>> Bob, WB4SON
>> ARISS mentor
>> 
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From n3xls at yahoo.com  Fri Feb 23 14:27:30 2018
From: n3xls at yahoo.com (Joe N3XLS)
Date: Fri, 23 Feb 2018 09:27:30 -0500
Subject: [amsat-bb] Fwd: [ARISS-i] Live stream info. for tomorrow's
 ARISS contact with Museum of Science and Technology - Syracuse, NY
In-Reply-To: <2C58E8BC-62E5-44FF-8D6B-2D3FEFE9E363@gmail.com>
Message-ID: <20180223142740.8B7658861@lansing182.amsat.org>

Heard the ISS contact from my QTH in Pennsylvania.? Kuddos to everyone that was involved. 73s and good DX!
-------- Original message --------From: "E.Mike McCardel" <mccardelm at gmail.com> Date: 2/23/18  1:36 AM  (GMT-05:00) To: amsat-bb at amsat.org Subject: [amsat-bb] Fwd: [ARISS-i] Live stream info. for tomorrow's ARISS
 	contact with Museum of Science and Technology - Syracuse, NY 
The contact downlink is 145.800. Sorry for the typo.

73
EMike

EMike McCardel, AA8EM
Rotating Editor AMSAT News Service
Sent from my iPhone

Begin forwarded message:

> From: "E.Mike McCardel" <mccardelm at gmail.com>
> Date: February 22, 2018 at 12:58:30 PM EST
> To: n4csitwo at bellsouth.net
> Cc: amsat-bb at amsat.org, ariss-press at amsat.org, amsat-edu <amsat-edu at amsat.org>, ARISSops <ariss-ops at amsat.org>
> Subject: Re: [ARISS-i] Live stream info. for tomorrow's ARISS contact with Museum of Science and Technology - Syracuse, NY
> 
> Also remember that this contact should be audible over most of the Eastern USA and Canada on the ARISS downlink, 245.800 MHz.
> 
> EMike McCardel, AA8EM
> Rotating Editor AMSAT News Service
> Sent from my iPhone
> 
>> On Feb 22, 2018, at 12:31 PM, <n4csitwo at bellsouth.net> <n4csitwo at bellsouth.net> wrote:
>> 
>> Video of the US#417 ARISS Direct Contact with the Syracuse NY Museum of Science & Technology (and Danforth Middle School), US#417, happening Friday, 2018-02-23 14:08 UTC, should be available via live stream tomorrow morning at the following URLs:
>> https://www.facebook.com/MOSTSyracuse/
>> https://www.youtube.com/user/SyracuseMOST
>>? 
>> Bob, WB4SON
>> ARISS mentor
>> 
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From skristof at etczone.com  Fri Feb 23 14:38:32 2018
From: skristof at etczone.com (skristof at etczone.com)
Date: Fri, 23 Feb 2018 09:38:32 -0500
Subject: [amsat-bb] ARISS contact with Museum of Science and Technology -
	Syracuse, NY
In-Reply-To: <20180223142740.8B7658861@lansing182.amsat.org>
References: <20180223142740.8B7658861@lansing182.amsat.org>
Message-ID: <121ecece072e5e95a90dd0b08fd6801c@etczone.com>

Good reception of ISS in southeast Indiana. Thanks to the astronauts and
ARISS for getting my day off to a fun start! 

Steve AI9IN 

Oldenburg, IN 

Grid EM79ji

On 2018-02-23 09:27, Joe N3XLS via AMSAT-BB wrote:

> Heard the ISS contact from my QTH in Pennsylvania.  Kuddos to everyone that was involved. 73s and good DX!
> -------- Original message --------From: "E.Mike McCardel" <mccardelm at gmail.com> Date: 2/23/18  1:36 AM  (GMT-05:00) To: amsat-bb at amsat.org Subject: [amsat-bb] Fwd: [ARISS-i] Live stream info. for tomorrow's ARISS
> contact with Museum of Science and Technology - Syracuse, NY 
> The contact downlink is 145.800. Sorry for the typo.
> 
> 73
> EMike
> 
> EMike McCardel, AA8EM
> Rotating Editor AMSAT News Service
> Sent from my iPhone

From kb2ysi at gmail.com  Fri Feb 23 15:02:55 2018
From: kb2ysi at gmail.com (Don KB2YSI)
Date: Fri, 23 Feb 2018 10:02:55 -0500
Subject: [amsat-bb] ARISS contact with Museum of Science and Technology
 - Syracuse, NY
In-Reply-To: <121ecece072e5e95a90dd0b08fd6801c@etczone.com>
References: <20180223142740.8B7658861@lansing182.amsat.org>
	<121ecece072e5e95a90dd0b08fd6801c@etczone.com>
Message-ID: <CAAJiE8PX9vH4DMhwXRtooMxV018QsedBmV=2nKWOmUoncotU4g@mail.gmail.com>

I did an impromptu event at work, and had 2 people show up, along with a
few people to stop and ask what we where doing. Here is the recording that
I took, got a late start and missed some of the beginning.

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1RWK_zt3CctpwZC0G1LDaXtJmf-85gTa8/view?usp=sharing

-- 
73, Don KB2YSI {FN22}


On Fri, Feb 23, 2018 at 9:38 AM, <skristof at etczone.com> wrote:

> Good reception of ISS in southeast Indiana. Thanks to the astronauts and
> ARISS for getting my day off to a fun start!
>
> Steve AI9IN
>
> Oldenburg, IN
>
> Grid EM79ji
>
> On 2018-02-23 09:27, Joe N3XLS via AMSAT-BB wrote:
>
> > Heard the ISS contact from my QTH in Pennsylvania.  Kuddos to everyone
> that was involved. 73s and good DX!
> > -------- Original message --------From: "E.Mike McCardel" <
> mccardelm at gmail.com> Date: 2/23/18  1:36 AM  (GMT-05:00) To:
> amsat-bb at amsat.org Subject: [amsat-bb] Fwd: [ARISS-i] Live stream info.
> for tomorrow's ARISS
> > contact with Museum of Science and Technology - Syracuse, NY
> > The contact downlink is 145.800. Sorry for the typo.
> >
> > 73
> > EMike
> >
> > EMike McCardel, AA8EM
> > Rotating Editor AMSAT News Service
> > Sent from my iPhone
> _______________________________________________
> Sent via AMSAT-BB at amsat.org. AMSAT-NA makes this open forum available
> to all interested persons worldwide without requiring membership. Opinions
> expressed
> are solely those of the author, and do not reflect the official views of
> AMSAT-NA.
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From kb2ysi at gmail.com  Fri Feb 23 15:07:11 2018
From: kb2ysi at gmail.com (Don KB2YSI)
Date: Fri, 23 Feb 2018 10:07:11 -0500
Subject: [amsat-bb] DStar Satellite
In-Reply-To: <CABCjCMCRbnEETCbAjvizT5kM0KU78FXRoTGqRsR9++E+fkR+kA@mail.gmail.com>
References: <CABCjCMCRbnEETCbAjvizT5kM0KU78FXRoTGqRsR9++E+fkR+kA@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <CAAJiE8O7YVwBm=3KicT0yMsq6Mv+_jpAeQ1LCKSz=un2cM28Dw@mail.gmail.com>

Their website http://www.d-star.one/ has:

D-Star ONE Phoenix (DP1GOS) halfduplex repeater & beacon frequencies:
Uplink: 437,325MHz
Downlink: 435,525MHz
RF-Power: 800mW

On Thu, Feb 22, 2018 at 11:07 PM, Donald Jacob <wb5eku at gmail.com> wrote:

> Does anyone have any information about the Dstar satellite D-Star One
> Pheonix that German Orbital Systems built and launched.
> Would appreciate any info
>
> Thanks
> 73
> Don
> WB5EKU
> _______________________________________________
> Sent via AMSAT-BB at amsat.org. AMSAT-NA makes this open forum available
> to all interested persons worldwide without requiring membership. Opinions
> expressed
> are solely those of the author, and do not reflect the official views of
> AMSAT-NA.
> Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite program!
> Subscription settings: http://www.amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb
>



-- 
73, Don KB2YSI

From n8hm at arrl.net  Fri Feb 23 15:11:34 2018
From: n8hm at arrl.net (Paul Stoetzer)
Date: Fri, 23 Feb 2018 10:11:34 -0500
Subject: [amsat-bb] DStar Satellite
In-Reply-To: <CAAJiE8O7YVwBm=3KicT0yMsq6Mv+_jpAeQ1LCKSz=un2cM28Dw@mail.gmail.com>
References: <CABCjCMCRbnEETCbAjvizT5kM0KU78FXRoTGqRsR9++E+fkR+kA@mail.gmail.com>
	<CAAJiE8O7YVwBm=3KicT0yMsq6Mv+_jpAeQ1LCKSz=un2cM28Dw@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <CABzOSOqSUzkXo6ruibA4-P_xkS=xad6HLgJJvUhbeJ58em+ZYg@mail.gmail.com>

Although German Orbital reports hearing it, no one else has and they
have since gone radio silent on Twitter, so it seems the satellite is
probably not functioning.

73,

Paul, N8HM

On Fri, Feb 23, 2018 at 10:07 AM, Don KB2YSI <kb2ysi at gmail.com> wrote:
> Their website http://www.d-star.one/ has:
>
> D-Star ONE Phoenix (DP1GOS) halfduplex repeater & beacon frequencies:
> Uplink: 437,325MHz
> Downlink: 435,525MHz
> RF-Power: 800mW
>
> On Thu, Feb 22, 2018 at 11:07 PM, Donald Jacob <wb5eku at gmail.com> wrote:
>
>> Does anyone have any information about the Dstar satellite D-Star One
>> Pheonix that German Orbital Systems built and launched.
>> Would appreciate any info
>>
>> Thanks
>> 73
>> Don
>> WB5EKU
>> _______________________________________________
>> Sent via AMSAT-BB at amsat.org. AMSAT-NA makes this open forum available
>> to all interested persons worldwide without requiring membership. Opinions
>> expressed
>> are solely those of the author, and do not reflect the official views of
>> AMSAT-NA.
>> Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite program!
>> Subscription settings: http://www.amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb
>>
>
>
>
> --
> 73, Don KB2YSI
> _______________________________________________
> Sent via AMSAT-BB at amsat.org. AMSAT-NA makes this open forum available
> to all interested persons worldwide without requiring membership. Opinions expressed
> are solely those of the author, and do not reflect the official views of AMSAT-NA.
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From kb2ysi at gmail.com  Fri Feb 23 15:19:31 2018
From: kb2ysi at gmail.com (Don KB2YSI)
Date: Fri, 23 Feb 2018 10:19:31 -0500
Subject: [amsat-bb] DStar Satellite
In-Reply-To: <CABzOSOqSUzkXo6ruibA4-P_xkS=xad6HLgJJvUhbeJ58em+ZYg@mail.gmail.com>
References: <CABCjCMCRbnEETCbAjvizT5kM0KU78FXRoTGqRsR9++E+fkR+kA@mail.gmail.com>
	<CAAJiE8O7YVwBm=3KicT0yMsq6Mv+_jpAeQ1LCKSz=un2cM28Dw@mail.gmail.com>
	<CABzOSOqSUzkXo6ruibA4-P_xkS=xad6HLgJJvUhbeJ58em+ZYg@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <CAAJiE8MOApsmHbZjwvPSqvtRtkxd1Ccjf-e9kZS7k8gKx6Ynqg@mail.gmail.com>

That is a bummer! That team has had all the bad luck!

On Fri, Feb 23, 2018 at 10:11 AM, Paul Stoetzer <n8hm at arrl.net> wrote:

> Although German Orbital reports hearing it, no one else has and they
> have since gone radio silent on Twitter, so it seems the satellite is
> probably not functioning.
>
> 73,
>
> Paul, N8HM
>
> On Fri, Feb 23, 2018 at 10:07 AM, Don KB2YSI <kb2ysi at gmail.com> wrote:
> > Their website http://www.d-star.one/ has:
> >
> > D-Star ONE Phoenix (DP1GOS) halfduplex repeater & beacon frequencies:
> > Uplink: 437,325MHz
> > Downlink: 435,525MHz
> > RF-Power: 800mW
> >
> > On Thu, Feb 22, 2018 at 11:07 PM, Donald Jacob <wb5eku at gmail.com> wrote:
> >
> >> Does anyone have any information about the Dstar satellite D-Star One
> >> Pheonix that German Orbital Systems built and launched.
> >> Would appreciate any info
> >>
> >> Thanks
> >> 73
> >> Don
> >> WB5EKU
> >> _______________________________________________
> >> Sent via AMSAT-BB at amsat.org. AMSAT-NA makes this open forum available
> >> to all interested persons worldwide without requiring membership.
> Opinions
> >> expressed
> >> are solely those of the author, and do not reflect the official views of
> >> AMSAT-NA.
> >> Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite
> program!
> >> Subscription settings: http://www.amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb
> >>
> >
> >
> >
> > --
> > 73, Don KB2YSI
> > _______________________________________________
> > Sent via AMSAT-BB at amsat.org. AMSAT-NA makes this open forum available
> > to all interested persons worldwide without requiring membership.
> Opinions expressed
> > are solely those of the author, and do not reflect the official views of
> AMSAT-NA.
> > Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite
> program!
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-- 
73, Don KB2YSI

From WB4SON at gmail.com  Fri Feb 23 15:58:24 2018
From: WB4SON at gmail.com (Bob)
Date: Fri, 23 Feb 2018 10:58:24 -0500
Subject: [amsat-bb] Fwd: [ARISS-i] Live stream info. for tomorrow's
 ARISS contact with Museum of Science and Technology - Syracuse, NY
In-Reply-To: <20180223142740.8B7658861@lansing182.amsat.org>
References: <2C58E8BC-62E5-44FF-8D6B-2D3FEFE9E363@gmail.com>
	<20180223142740.8B7658861@lansing182.amsat.org>
Message-ID: <CAPonRZ_kwYmM7xLM=vKp-s9bh6+54iB+LgOoV94SC-guF56r8Q@mail.gmail.com>

Breathing again after holding my breath this morning!

All questions were asked and answered.  I was able to copy S9 to 20 over
here in RI using an eggbeater antenna within about 10 seconds of predicted
AOS and until NA1SS signed off shortly before LOS.  Boy the extra power in
the Kenwood makes all the difference.

73, Bob, WB4SON

From amsat-bb at wd9ewk.net  Fri Feb 23 16:10:51 2018
From: amsat-bb at wd9ewk.net (Patrick STODDARD (WD9EWK/VA7EWK))
Date: Fri, 23 Feb 2018 16:10:51 +0000
Subject: [amsat-bb] AMSAT demo in Tucson AZ on 24 Feb during 2000 UTC AO-91
	pass
Message-ID: <CAN6TEUcS4VHQLUs_qqRmmLpep79R3JFv0yCg8+RZBu6ZuajbSA@mail.gmail.com>

Hi!

I will give a demonstration of satellite operating for the
University of Arizona Amateur Radio Club (K7UAZ) tomorrow
afternoon (24 February 2018) during the 2000 UTC AO-91 pass.
The demonstration will be near the Kuiper (Lunar and
Planetary Laboratory) building along University Blvd., on
the east end of the University of Arizona campus in the
center of Tucson (DM42, Pima County). If you hear WD9EWK
on that pass, please call and be a part of the demonstration.
QSOs will be uploaded to Logbook of the World tomorrow
night or on Sunday, once I return home.

73!




Patrick WD9EWK/VA7EWK
http://www.wd9ewk.net/
Twitter: @WD9EWK or http://twitter.com/WD9EWK

From k1sto at arrl.org  Fri Feb 23 16:12:39 2018
From: k1sto at arrl.org (White, Rosalie,  K1STO)
Date: Fri, 23 Feb 2018 16:12:39 +0000
Subject: [amsat-bb] [ARISS-ops] [ARISS-i] Live stream info. for
 tomorrow's ARISS contact with Museum of Science and Technology - Syracuse,
 NY
In-Reply-To: <1176081193.1331.1519395810870@wamui-hyena.atl.sa.earthlink.net>
References: <1176081193.1331.1519395810870@wamui-hyena.atl.sa.earthlink.net>
Message-ID: <C6E9074548D7A04EBBA8FBFD015D39CA179B5174@EXCHANGE.ARRLHQ.ORG>

Yes, Bob, big congrats!

73,
Rosalie K1STO

________________________________
From: ARISS-ops [ariss-ops-bounces at amsat.org] on behalf of John Kludt [johnnykludt at earthlink.net]
Sent: Friday, February 23, 2018 9:23 AM
To: Bob McCown; E.Mike McCardel
Cc: ariss-press at amsat.org; amsat-bb at amsat.org; amsat-edu; ARISSops
Subject: Re: [ARISS-ops] [ARISS-i] Live stream info. for tomorrow's ARISS contact with Museum of Science and Technology - Syracuse, NY

Bob,

Congrats - only an 11 deg pass here in ATL but sounded great as long as I could hear.  I did copy from my horizon to my horizon.  Sure will be nice when we get the big radio's up and running in the Columbus module.

John


-----Original Message-----
>From: Bob McCown
>Sent: Feb 22, 2018 3:35 PM
>To: "E.Mike McCardel"
>Cc: ariss-press at amsat.org, amsat-bb at amsat.org, amsat-edu , ARISSops
>Subject: Re: [ARISS-ops] [ARISS-i] Live stream info. for tomorrow's ARISS contact with Museum of Science and Technology - Syracuse, NY
>
>Hi Mike et all:
>
>Correcting the typo: 145.800 MHz (not 245) downlink will work better
>to hear the contact.
>
>Regards, Bob McCown n3iyi at amsat.org 15:32 est 2/22/2018
>
>On 2/22/18, E.Mike McCardel wrote:
>> Also remember that this contact should be audible over most of the Eastern
>> USA and Canada on the ARISS downlink, 245.800 MHz.
>>
>> EMike McCardel, AA8EM
>> Rotating Editor AMSAT News Service
>> Sent from my iPhone
>>
>>> On Feb 22, 2018, at 12:31 PM,
>>> wrote:
>>>
>>> Video of the US#417 ARISS Direct Contact with the Syracuse NY Museum of
>>> Science & Technology (and Danforth Middle School), US#417, happening
>>> Friday, 2018-02-23 14:08 UTC, should be available via live stream tomorrow
>>> morning at the following URLs:
>>> https://www.facebook.com/MOSTSyracuse/
>>> https://www.youtube.com/user/SyracuseMOST
>>>
>>> Bob, WB4SON
>>> ARISS mentor
>>>
>>> Virus-free. www.avast.com
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>>> ARISS-i at amsat.org
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>>
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From bruninga at usna.edu  Fri Feb 23 23:03:21 2018
From: bruninga at usna.edu (Robert Bruninga)
Date: Fri, 23 Feb 2018 18:03:21 -0500
Subject: [amsat-bb] Spectra Lab UTJ cell testing???
Message-ID: <6da1904f9b0c3e19a500aea1cc424e2b@mail.gmail.com>

When you feed voltage into a UTJ Multi junction solar cell it emits RED
light all across the solar cell.

This is a good test to see if the cell is 100% involved or there are low
performing sections.

But I need to fully understand what is going on!!

Does this damage the cell?  How bright can it get?

My problem is that when I feed current into the solar panel to simulate
sun on the panel, the solar cells all light up and so some current is
being bypassed into the cells and not getting to the spacecraft.  Is this
damaging to the cells?

I have not been able to find any links to a description of this kind of
cell testing and limits.

Bob

From kb2mjeff at att.net  Sat Feb 24 00:29:34 2018
From: kb2mjeff at att.net (kb2mjeff at att.net)
Date: Fri, 23 Feb 2018 19:29:34 -0500
Subject: [amsat-bb] LVB tracker
Message-ID: <DC57E33191F24F92854E289BC0A89911@kb2m4PC>

Fully functional LVB tracker for sale. Moving from a Yaesu 5500 to a RAS-1 at my winter home. $150.00 shipped CONUS, will ship overseas pre paid, postal cost extra...

73 Jeff kb2m

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From kb0rfy at q.com  Fri Feb 23 23:22:35 2018
From: kb0rfy at q.com (Dave L)
Date: Fri, 23 Feb 2018 17:22:35 -0600
Subject: [amsat-bb] antennas
Message-ID: <706bdc5e-696e-3036-f768-c439cb7c1a77@q.com>

looking to upgrade ants,would like comments on M2 or Hygain sat ants?


From mikflathead at aol.com  Sat Feb 24 13:16:48 2018
From: mikflathead at aol.com (mikflathead at aol.com)
Date: Sat, 24 Feb 2018 08:16:48 -0500
Subject: [amsat-bb] Want to buy UHF antenna
Message-ID: <161c7f56f7d-1554-9367@webjas-vae083.srv.aolmail.net>

Looking to purchase 435 beam antenna for satellite operation. Prefer M2 or KLM. Must be able to ship to Cleveland. Thanks Mike

From glasbrenner at mindspring.com  Sat Feb 24 15:06:35 2018
From: glasbrenner at mindspring.com (Andrew Glasbrenner)
Date: Sat, 24 Feb 2018 10:06:35 -0500
Subject: [amsat-bb] AO-92 schedule for next week
Message-ID: <003401d3ad81$106865a0$313930e0$@mindspring.com>

I've updated https://www.amsat.org/satellite-schedules/ for the coming week.

 

AO-92 operations are scheduled among the U/v FM repeater, L-Band
Downshifter, Virginia Tech Camera, and the University of Iowa's High Energy
Radiation CubeSat Instrument (HERCI). Please keep the uplink clear during
passes with scheduled mode changes.

 

For the week of 25 Feb to 3 Mar 2018, the following mode changes are
scheduled:

Approximately 1420UTC 25Feb we will enable the L band uplink for ~24 hours

Approximately 1515UTC 27Feb we will enable high speed data in order to
download from the HERCI experiment for 40 minutes

Approximately 1545UTC 2Mar we will enable high speed data in order to
download from the VT camera for 40 minutes in support of a demonstration at
a Virginia high school

All other times the U/v repeater will be open continuously.

 

73, Drew KO4MA

AMSAT VP Operations


From jimki6wj at sbcglobal.net  Sat Feb 24 16:20:38 2018
From: jimki6wj at sbcglobal.net (James Brown)
Date: Sat, 24 Feb 2018 16:20:38 +0000 (UTC)
Subject: [amsat-bb] Logging ?
References: <1599455464.5268479.1519489238282.ref@mail.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <1599455464.5268479.1519489238282@mail.yahoo.com>

 Does the new?SAT32 program have a way to link to a logging program?
What is the set up and procedure to log sat contacts on N3FJP logging?
Jim


From rolf.krogstad at gmail.com  Sat Feb 24 17:41:46 2018
From: rolf.krogstad at gmail.com (Rolf Krogstad)
Date: Sat, 24 Feb 2018 11:41:46 -0600
Subject: [amsat-bb] AO-92 schedule for next week
In-Reply-To: <003401d3ad81$106865a0$313930e0$@mindspring.com>
References: <003401d3ad81$106865a0$313930e0$@mindspring.com>
Message-ID: <CAJJyj=Zv=KXWNwUQHTJTLriRy4FJ-m-ftrExzq81Ghe6NCCkBg@mail.gmail.com>

Question:
When the L-band uplink is enabled, is the UHF uplink disabled?

Rolf   NR0T
EN34

On Sat, Feb 24, 2018 at 9:06 AM, Andrew Glasbrenner <
glasbrenner at mindspring.com> wrote:

> I've updated https://www.amsat.org/satellite-schedules/ for the coming
> week.
>
>
>
> AO-92 operations are scheduled among the U/v FM repeater, L-Band
> Downshifter, Virginia Tech Camera, and the University of Iowa's High Energy
> Radiation CubeSat Instrument (HERCI). Please keep the uplink clear during
> passes with scheduled mode changes.
>
>
>
> For the week of 25 Feb to 3 Mar 2018, the following mode changes are
> scheduled:
>
> Approximately 1420UTC 25Feb we will enable the L band uplink for ~24 hours
>
> Approximately 1515UTC 27Feb we will enable high speed data in order to
> download from the HERCI experiment for 40 minutes
>
> Approximately 1545UTC 2Mar we will enable high speed data in order to
> download from the VT camera for 40 minutes in support of a demonstration at
> a Virginia high school
>
> All other times the U/v repeater will be open continuously.
>
>
>
> 73, Drew KO4MA
>
> AMSAT VP Operations
>
> _______________________________________________
> Sent via AMSAT-BB at amsat.org. AMSAT-NA makes this open forum available
> to all interested persons worldwide without requiring membership. Opinions
> expressed
> are solely those of the author, and do not reflect the official views of
> AMSAT-NA.
> Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite program!
> Subscription settings: http://www.amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb
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From jean.marc.momple at gmail.com  Sat Feb 24 17:57:00 2018
From: jean.marc.momple at gmail.com (Jean Marc Momple)
Date: Sat, 24 Feb 2018 21:57:00 +0400
Subject: [amsat-bb] AO-92 schedule for next week
In-Reply-To: <CAJJyj=Zv=KXWNwUQHTJTLriRy4FJ-m-ftrExzq81Ghe6NCCkBg@mail.gmail.com>
References: <003401d3ad81$106865a0$313930e0$@mindspring.com>
	<CAJJyj=Zv=KXWNwUQHTJTLriRy4FJ-m-ftrExzq81Ghe6NCCkBg@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <3969F942-E65D-47EB-95E7-B1355ADF6177@gmail.com>

Rolf,

Confirmed from the test I made, when in L-mode the V/U mode is off.

73

Jean Marc (3B8DU)

> On Feb 24, 2018, at 9:41 PM, Rolf Krogstad <rolf.krogstad at gmail.com> wrote:
> 
> Question:
> When the L-band uplink is enabled, is the UHF uplink disabled?
> 
> Rolf   NR0T
> EN34
> 
> On Sat, Feb 24, 2018 at 9:06 AM, Andrew Glasbrenner <
> glasbrenner at mindspring.com> wrote:
> 
>> I've updated https://www.amsat.org/satellite-schedules/ for the coming
>> week.
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> AO-92 operations are scheduled among the U/v FM repeater, L-Band
>> Downshifter, Virginia Tech Camera, and the University of Iowa's High Energy
>> Radiation CubeSat Instrument (HERCI). Please keep the uplink clear during
>> passes with scheduled mode changes.
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> For the week of 25 Feb to 3 Mar 2018, the following mode changes are
>> scheduled:
>> 
>> Approximately 1420UTC 25Feb we will enable the L band uplink for ~24 hours
>> 
>> Approximately 1515UTC 27Feb we will enable high speed data in order to
>> download from the HERCI experiment for 40 minutes
>> 
>> Approximately 1545UTC 2Mar we will enable high speed data in order to
>> download from the VT camera for 40 minutes in support of a demonstration at
>> a Virginia high school
>> 
>> All other times the U/v repeater will be open continuously.
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> 73, Drew KO4MA
>> 
>> AMSAT VP Operations
>> 
>> _______________________________________________
>> Sent via AMSAT-BB at amsat.org. AMSAT-NA makes this open forum available
>> to all interested persons worldwide without requiring membership. Opinions
>> expressed
>> are solely those of the author, and do not reflect the official views of
>> AMSAT-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.
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From glasbrenner at mindspring.com  Sat Feb 24 20:54:23 2018
From: glasbrenner at mindspring.com (Andrew Glasbrenner)
Date: Sat, 24 Feb 2018 15:54:23 -0500
Subject: [amsat-bb] AO-92 schedule for next week
In-Reply-To: <CAJJyj=Zv=KXWNwUQHTJTLriRy4FJ-m-ftrExzq81Ghe6NCCkBg@mail.gmail.com>
References: <003401d3ad81$106865a0$313930e0$@mindspring.com>
	<CAJJyj=Zv=KXWNwUQHTJTLriRy4FJ-m-ftrExzq81Ghe6NCCkBg@mail.gmail.com>
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That?s correct.

> On Feb 24, 2018, at 12:41 PM, Rolf Krogstad <rolf.krogstad at gmail.com> wrote:
> 
> Question:
> When the L-band uplink is enabled, is the UHF uplink disabled?
> 
> Rolf   NR0T
> EN34
> 
>> On Sat, Feb 24, 2018 at 9:06 AM, Andrew Glasbrenner <glasbrenner at mindspring.com> wrote:
>> I've updated https://www.amsat.org/satellite-schedules/ for the coming week.
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> AO-92 operations are scheduled among the U/v FM repeater, L-Band
>> Downshifter, Virginia Tech Camera, and the University of Iowa's High Energy
>> Radiation CubeSat Instrument (HERCI). Please keep the uplink clear during
>> passes with scheduled mode changes.
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> For the week of 25 Feb to 3 Mar 2018, the following mode changes are
>> scheduled:
>> 
>> Approximately 1420UTC 25Feb we will enable the L band uplink for ~24 hours
>> 
>> Approximately 1515UTC 27Feb we will enable high speed data in order to
>> download from the HERCI experiment for 40 minutes
>> 
>> Approximately 1545UTC 2Mar we will enable high speed data in order to
>> download from the VT camera for 40 minutes in support of a demonstration at
>> a Virginia high school
>> 
>> All other times the U/v repeater will be open continuously.
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> 73, Drew KO4MA
>> 
>> AMSAT VP Operations
>> 
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From w3ab at yahoo.com  Sat Feb 24 22:31:32 2018
From: w3ab at yahoo.com (GEO Badger)
Date: Sat, 24 Feb 2018 22:31:32 +0000 (UTC)
Subject: [amsat-bb] antennas
In-Reply-To: <706bdc5e-696e-3036-f768-c439cb7c1a77@q.com>
References: <706bdc5e-696e-3036-f768-c439cb7c1a77@q.com>
Message-ID: <1068169247.5412803.1519511492765@mail.yahoo.com>

My first choice is M2, then KLM if you can find them and then whatever is left. However, M2 is $$$.?---? 
 Ciao baby, catch you on the flip side. ?? 
 GEO ??? 

 http://www.w3ab.org

Time flies like an arrow, fruit flies like a banana.

      From: Dave L <kb0rfy at q.com>
 To: amsat-bb at amsat.org 
 Sent: Saturday, February 24, 2018 12:15 AM
 Subject: [amsat-bb] antennas
   
looking to upgrade ants,would like comments on M2 or Hygain sat ants?

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From bruninga at usna.edu  Sat Feb 24 22:32:03 2018
From: bruninga at usna.edu (Robert Bruninga)
Date: Sat, 24 Feb 2018 17:32:03 -0500
Subject: [amsat-bb] Someone is messign up the PSAT feed
Message-ID: <CALdCfNJRaEFTdMd-Vpojvdt=3xMPQ+wi23DgHMTLkRydJ=q6zQ@mail.gmail.com>

Someone is generating pseudo packets for PSAT and they are jamming up the
PSAT downlink capture site.

See http://pcsat.findu.com

That site is our main source of telemetry for command  and control.  We
cannot have it cluttered with these false packets.

Right now, there is not a single live packet from PSAT.  It  is all an hour
of junk from someone's app acting like PSAT... and pushing all our
telemetry off the page.

Thanks
Bob
WB4APR

From w3ab at yahoo.com  Sat Feb 24 22:34:44 2018
From: w3ab at yahoo.com (GEO Badger)
Date: Sat, 24 Feb 2018 22:34:44 +0000 (UTC)
Subject: [amsat-bb] Spectra Lab UTJ cell testing???
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Message-ID: <317792153.5404614.1519511684184@mail.yahoo.com>

Bob,
I've played with all kinds of solar cells and I've never tried applying voltage to them without a blocking diode. Please keep us, at least me, up on any findings.?---? 
 Ciao baby, catch you on the flip side. ?? 
 GEO ??? 

 http://www.w3ab.org

Time flies like an arrow, fruit flies like a banana.

      From: Robert Bruninga <bruninga at usna.edu>
 To: Amsat BB <AMSAT-BB at amsat.org> 
 Sent: Friday, February 23, 2018 3:04 PM
 Subject: [amsat-bb] Spectra Lab UTJ cell testing???
   
When you feed voltage into a UTJ Multi junction solar cell it emits RED
light all across the solar cell.

This is a good test to see if the cell is 100% involved or there are low
performing sections.

But I need to fully understand what is going on!!

Does this damage the cell?? How bright can it get?

My problem is that when I feed current into the solar panel to simulate
sun on the panel, the solar cells all light up and so some current is
being bypassed into the cells and not getting to the spacecraft.? Is this
damaging to the cells?

I have not been able to find any links to a description of this kind of
cell testing and limits.

Bob
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From k9jkm at comcast.net  Sun Feb 25 02:21:30 2018
From: k9jkm at comcast.net (JoAnne K9JKM)
Date: Sat, 24 Feb 2018 20:21:30 -0600
Subject: [amsat-bb] ANS-056 AMSAT News Service Weekly Bulletins
Message-ID: <ad9daa6c-a000-9604-0d66-03247a44de16@comcast.net>

AMSAT NEWS SERVICE
ANS-056

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:
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You can sign up for free e-mail delivery of the AMSAT News Service
Bulletins via the ANS List; to join this list see:
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In this edition:

* AO-92 Operating Schedule Posted for Week of 25 Feb to 3 Mar 2018
* PicSat Status - Commissioning Continues, FM Transponder Test Success
* Falconsat-3 Software Reload
* Updates to AMSAT-NA TLE Distribution for 2-22-2018
* Why is there so much TLE confusion when new Cubesats are launched?
* JAMSAT Symposium 2018 at Miraikan in Tokyo March 10 - 11
* AA5UK Announces March 1 Cayman Island Satellite Activation
* CabreuvaDX Team Announces ZV1C Activation on Satellite March 17-18
* ESTCube-2 Applies for IARU Frequency Coordination
* Shanghai Tech University Proposing Amateur Radio Digipeater Microsat
* Canadian University Design Challenge for ?Selfie-Sat?
* 15th Annual CubeSat Developers Workshop at Cal Poly April 30
* First Citizen Science Workshop Measuring Effects of the Solar Eclipse
* Volunteer Opportunity - Openings for News Service Rotating Editor
* Bittern DX Educational Outreach Project in the UK
* Microwave Compendium "Backscatter" available as free PDF
* Satellite Shorts From All Over


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ANS-056 AMSAT News Service Weekly Bulletins

AMSAT News Service Bulletin 056.01
 From AMSAT HQ KENSINGTON, MD.
DATE February 25, 2018
To All RADIO AMATEURS
BID: $ANS-056.01


AO-92 Operating Schedule Posted for Week of 25 Feb to 3 Mar 2018

Drew, KO4MA, AMSAT VP Operations updated the AO-92 Operating Schedule
page for the coming week:
https://www.amsat.org/satellite-schedules/

AO-92 operations are scheduled among the U/v FM repeater, L-Band
Downshifter, Virginia Tech Camera, and the University of Iowa?s
High Energy Radiation CubeSat Instrument (HERCI). Please keep
the uplink clear during passes with scheduled mode changes.

For the week of 25 Feb to 3 Mar 2018, the following mode changes
are scheduled:

+ Approximately 1420UTC 25Feb we will enable the L band
 ? uplink for ~24 hours

+ Approximately 1515UTC 27Feb we will enable high speed
 ? data in order to download from the HERCI experiment for
 ? 40 minutes

+ Approximately 1545UTC 2Mar we will enable high speed data
 ? in order to download from the VT camera for 40 minutes
 ? in support of a demonstration at a Virginia high school

+ All other times the U/v repeater will be open continuously.

[ANS thanks Drew, KO4MA, AMSAT VP Operations for the above information]

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PicSat Status - Commissioning Continues, FM Transponder Test Success

PicSat was successfully launched on 12 January 2018 on the PSLV-C40
mission. It is orbiting Earth at 505km altitude on a Sun synchronous
orbit. PicSat, a 3U CubeSat, was developed in a record time of 3
years by a small team of astrophysicists lead by Sylvestre Lacour
(CNRS) at the LESIA laboratory / Paris Observatory / PSL in France.

The main goal is to observe the southern hemisphere star Beta Pictoris
continuously in order to capture any transit phenomena related to its
planet that has been predicted to pass in front of the star by the
summer of 2018. The commissioning phase is making good progress and
the PicSat team is learning how to operate the satellite. The main
next step is to fully take control of the attitude and point in the
desired direction.

Thanks to the involvement and efforts of Sylvain Azarian (F4GKR)
and the IARU, PicSat uses amateur bands to communicate:

Uplink:??? 145.910 MHz FM (when transponder is enabled)
Downlink:? 435.525 MHz FM voice, see web for data format

When not in science mode, PicSat has a transponder that will be made
available for the amateur community: the timings will be announced.
A first transponder surprise test was done on 15 February from the
Paris Observatory ground station in Meudon, France:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qQd0WEcoFgE&t=18s)

It was received by amateurs in Europe
https://twitter.com/supertrack_it/status/964267817095835648

During past weekend (17-18 February) the PicSat team had programmed
downloads of House Keeping data from the payload over targeted areas
across the planet. Many amateurs received and send the data to the
PicSat data base. This has allowed for the first time to create a 24h
monitoring of the temperature sensor readings, which are helpful
diagnostics for the team showing the importance of this community
effort: https://twitter.com/IamPicSat/status/965982775718436864

Radio amateurs can register on the PicSat website to become involved
and upload their data to the PicSat data base, where it will be visible
for anyone to see and serve the PicSat team. This will be even more
important once observations of Beta Pictoris will start and a large
stream of photometric data will be produced to monitor the brightness
of the star and create the real time light curve.

The PicSat team is most grateful for all the positive collaboration,
feedback and help to date and looks forward to continue and strengthen
this connection.

Please see https://picsat.obspm.fr/ for all details.

[ANS thanks Maaten Roos and the PicSat Team at the Paris Observatory
 ?for the above information]

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Falconsat-3 Software Reload

AMSAT Vice-President Operations, Drew Glasbrenner, KO4MA reported
that Falconsat-3 has had a software crash after ~850 days uptime.
The Operations Team will need to reload the softeare.

Drew mentioned, "Even though you might hear telemetry, the BBS and
digipeater will be off until we are complete. Please attempt no
transmissions until AMSAT's Operations Team releases Falconsat-3
back to general use. Your cooperation is appreciated.

[ANS thanks AMSAT Vice-President Operations, Drew Glasbrenner, KO4MA
 ?for the above information]

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Updates to AMSAT-NA TLE Distribution for 2-22-2018

Nico Janssen, PA0DLO, noted that 18th Space Control Squadron has
swapped the satellite names associated with object 41845 (was CAS-2T)
and another object 41847. Therefore CAS-2T is now object 41847. Nico's
detailed doppler measurements confirm that CAS-2T is in fact object
41847. (Note: the payloads CAS-2T and KS-1Q still remain attached to
the CZ 11 fourth stage.) Thanks Nico, good catch!

The PICSAT team and Albert Van Duersen indicate that a better set of
TLEs for PICSAT is now object 43132. Nico Janssen has also noted that
the best TLE set for PICSAT has been unstable since November 14th of
last year.? Nico says that now object 43132 and even object 43133
are better matches for PICSAT than object 43131. Therefore, we will
use object 43132 for PICSAT for now.? The problem is the closeness
of objects 43131, 43132 and 43133. Nico says he will continue to
monitor these objects as they slowly separate over time. More later.

[ANS thanks AMSAT Orbital Elements Manager, Ray Hoad, WA5QGD
 ?for the above information]

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Why is there so much TLE confusion when new Cubesats are launched?

AMSAT Orbital Elements Manager, Ray Hoad, WA5QGD provided some
answers to frequently asked questions regarding every time a CubeSat
gets launched, there is some confusion on what TLEs should be used.

This is the result of the process of launching a new amateur CubeSat
with other CubeSats, often several dozen at a time. We then start
the process of determining which object in a ?flock? of CubeSats
is associated with a particular spacecraft.

Pre-launch TLEs, that is calculation based on the expected orbit,
are usually supplied by the launch provider. Pre-launch TLEs are
used until post-launch TLEs (for the group of objects that your
satellite is in) are released from the US Department of Defense
Joint Space Operations Center (JSpOC) based on observations made
with cameras and radars.

There is a a 5 to 10 day period of tracking a group of CubeSats
until they separate enough to isolate the one of interest. By
observing the Doppler shift on transmissions from a particular
satellite against the calculated Doppler shift from all candi-
date object TLEs, we can positively associate an object with a
particular satellite. In the case of AMSAT satellites, we then
advise JSpOC which object number is ?ours?.

Finally, an individual satellite and its associated TLEs are
determined and we settle down to an single, accurate, reliable
set of TLEs ? and all the other ?best guesses? go away, although
they may be still floating around on the Internet. But, there are
so many variables ? did you launch on time, did you get released
on time, has the group your CubeSat is in separated enough to
identify your satellite, etc. that the process that can be both
confusing and annoying at the same time.

AMSAT strives to minimize confusion when distributing TLEs. Dummy
object numbers are used for pre-launch TLEs since final object
numbers cannot be assigned yet. Immediately post launch we may
post candidate objects with generic names like ?OBJECT C?.
Finally, when positive association between an object number
and a spacecraft is made, we will use the common name of the
satellite. We always recommend using TLEs from the Keps mail-
ing list or the current bulletin or bare elements from the
AMSAT web site.

Join the AMSAT Keps Mailing list:
https://www.amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/keps

AMSAT Current Keps bulletin:
https://www.amsat.org/tle/current/nasa.all

AMSAT current bare elements:
https://www.amsat.org/tle/current/nasabare.txt

[ANS thanks AMSAT Orbital Elements Manager, Ray Hoad, WA5QGD
 ?for the above information]

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JAMSAT Symposium 2018 at Miraikan in Tokyo March 10 - 11

JAMSAT President Mikio Mouri, JA3GEP announced that the JAMSAT Annual
General Meeting and Symposium will be held in Tokyo March 10- 11.
(Note: all times are noted in Japan Standard Time JST)

Annual General Meeting: March 10 (Sat) 11:00~12:30
Symposium 2018 Day 1:?? March 10 (Sat) 13:25~18:00
 ?????????????? Day 2:?? March 11 (Sun) 9:30~13:00
 ????????????? Dinner:?? March 10 (Sat) 18:00

Miraikan - The National Museum of Emerging Science and Innovation
2-3-6 Aomi, Koto-ku, Tokyo, Japan / Tel: +81-3-3570-9151 (main)

http://www.miraikan.jst.go.jp/en/aboutus/

Contact JA3GEP - ja3gep at jamsat dot or dot jp to register

Check JAMSAT's web page for the latest information:
https://www.jamsat.or.jp/?p=659

March 10 Saturday
Time (JST)
13:25 - 13:30 Greetings Mikio Mouri, JA3GEP
13:30 - 14:10 Receiving Satellite Signals in Amateur Radio Bands Naomi
 ????????????? Kurahara, JE6EXN
14:10 - 15:10 NEXUS Progress(1) Kiyoshi Yamaguchi Nihon University
 ????????????? MEXUS Progress(2) Hozumi Ueda, JA0FKM
15:10 - 15:20 Coffee Break
15:20 - 16:00 Receiving Signal from OMOTENSHI Moon Probe Wataru Torii
 ????????????? JAXA Radio Amateur Club
16:00 ~ 16:40 Introduction to Ryman Sat Project Takafumi Shimamura
 ????????????? JI1SYC
16:40 - 17:10 Es'hail-2 (P4-A) and other news from AMSAT-DL (Skype)
 ????????????? Peter Guelzow, DB2OS
17:10 - 18:00 Group Photo
18:00 - 20:00 Dinner at the Canteen Restaurant

March 11 Sunday
09:30 - 10:20 AMSAT-NA's FOX-1 and GOLF Program (Skype)
 ????????????? Paul Stoetzer, N8HM
10:20 - 10:30 Coffee Break
10:30 - 11:10 ISS HamTV receiving Project at Wakaytama University
 ????????????? Katsumi Morita, JA3RVS
11:10 - 11:50 New Generation SDR Satellite ground station with
 ????????????? 5,000JPY Noritsuna Imamura, JI1SZP
11:50 - 12:00 Coffee Break
12:00 - 12:40 Enjoy Satellite Communication with Dipole Antennna!
 ????????????? Eiji Nakamura, JA1CPA
12:40 -?????? Other Topics

[ANS thanks JAMSAT President Mikio Mouri, JA3GEP for the above information]

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AA5UK Announces March 1 Cayman Island Satellite Activation

ZF2, CAYMAN ISLAND (Satellites, Grids, HF). Adrian, AA5UK, will once
again be operating as ZF2AE from Grand Cayman (between March 1-4th)
and ZF2AE/ZF8 from Little Cayman (between March 5-10).

Activity will be holiday style (usually) on 40-10 meters using a IC-
7300 and vertical antenna.

Operations will be focused on the Digital modes (FT8, RTTY,
PSK and other digital modes upon request)with possibly some SSB, and
the satellites using 2x FT-817s and Arrow Antenna for satellite. Most
of his activity will be in the afternoons and evenings. For the
latest operational updates, watch his Twitter links <@AA5UK and
@ZF2AE>. QSL direct to AA5UK with a SAE/SASE, LoTW or eQSL.

[ANS thanks Ohio/Penn DX Bulletin #1351 for the above information]

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CabreuvaDX Team Announces ZV1C Activation on Satellite March 17-18

Members of the CabreuvaDX Team will be active as ZV1C from
Cedro Island between March 17-18th. Activity will be on 80/
40/20/15/10 meters using CW, SSB and FT8. There will also be
activity on 2 meters satellite. QSL via PU2VCP. For more
details, see ZV1C on QRZ.com.

[ANS thanks the Ohio/Penn DX Bulletin #1349 for the above information]

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ESTCube-2 Applies for IARU Frequency Coordination

The IARU Coordination Requests page shows that the Institute of
Physics at the University of Tartu in Estonia is planning a 3U
cubesat named ESTCube-2 is a 3U Cubesat.

The primary transceiver proposes to use the 70 cm amateur radio band
for uplink and downlink purposes:

+ Beacon reporting satellite status once per minute in AX.25
 ?data packet format with 9600 baud data-rate FSK/GFSK modulated
 ?signal with experimental changing frequency up-to 38600 baud
 ?using 2GFSK (or 4GFSK for testing) modulation schemes.

+ Digital file and/or analog NBFM signal including low resolution
 ?image thumbnail images will be transmitted.

+ The digipeater mode will be used to allow amateur radio operates to
 ?use the satellite for two-way digital communication. 9600 bps GFSK
 ?AX.25 data uplink will be in 2m amateur band and transmission of
 ?digipeated packet in 70 cm radio amateur band.

+ A Doppler ranging experiment will be used to determine satellite
 ?distance to Earth in order to improve accuracy of satellite orbit
 ?determination. 2m amateur band as uplink and 70 cm amateur band as
 ?downlink is used for Doppler ranging method.

+ High-speed communications system data downlink in the 5 GHz amateur
 ?radio band, where possible data will be satellite status packets,
 ?experiment data and full resolution images from Earth observation
 ?camera. Data will be downlinked starting with BPSK modulated 9600 bps
 ?data-rate up-to 32APSK modulated 25 Mbps data-rate signal.

+ An on-board corner reflector is planned for possible optical ranging.

More info here
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B-TI7NbeuNSuUjcwSUhBTEg5UGc/view

No launch opportunity has been identified but planning a 2019
deployment into a SSO.

[ANS thanks the the Institute of Physics at the University of Tartu
 ?and the IARU for the above information]

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Shanghai Tech University Proposing Amateur Radio Digipeater Microsat

The Amateur Radio Interest Group of Shanghai Tech University has
submitted a frequency coordination request to the IARU for a microsat
50k kg, 25 x 25 50 cms with deployable solar panels including an
amateur radio mission.

+ An amateur radio digipeater payload available for all radio amateurs.
 ?Digipeater uplink on 2m amateur band and down link on 70cm amateur
 ?band using 4k8 FSK.

+ TT&C uplink on 2m amateur band and down link on 70cm amateur band
 ?for amateur payload using 4k8 FSK.

+ A non-amateur experimental mission will use a laser link and S-band
 ?data links in the Spacecraft Operation Service.

Planning a launch from Jiuquan Space Center on June 30, 2018 into a
700km SSO.

[ANS thanks the Amateur Radio Interest Group of Shanghai Tech University
 ?and the IARU for the above information]

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Canadian University Design Challenge for ?Selfie-Sat?

On February 19, 2018 the Canadian Satellite Design Challenge announced
a competition for a 3U Cubesat ?Selfie-Sat? to be designed and built
by Canadian university students.

A snapshot of the Selfie-Sat mission:

1) amateur radio stations contact the university-built cubesat and
 ?? send a command for it to take a photo from space. The photo is
 ?? then down-linked to the station, along with photos and stories
 ?? from Canada.

2) The Selfie-Sat mission will be designed so that amateur radio
 ?? operators will be able to contact it as it passes overhead.
 ?? During the contact, the radio operator will be able to send a
 ?? command for the satellite to take a ?Space-Selfie? photo over
 ?? the region.

3) The photo will be immediately transmitted to the ground, along
 ?? with Canadian stories for students of all ages, as well as other
 ?? scenic photos and descriptions of Canada.

?We envision radio amateur operators setting up their equipment at
science centres or even schools,? said Larry Reeves, Canadian Satel-
lite Design Challenge Management Society President, ?and having a
public or school event for the pass. We believe this mission will
have outstanding educational benefits for students, and for promoting
Canadian science, technology, and culture.?

Competition details are posted at: http://www.csdcms.ca/

[ANS thanks the Canadian Satellite Design Challenge Management Society
 ?for the above information]

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15th Annual CubeSat Developers Workshop at Cal Poly April 30

The CubeSat Developers Workshop at Cal Poly in San Luis Obispo
will be held April 30 to May 2, 2018.

Registration is now open and can be completed at:
http://www.cubesat.org/workshop-information
A schedule of presentations can also be found on this link.

Early Bird Registration Ends on March 30, 2018 and regular
registration begins. Online Registration closes April 27, 2018.
Those who wish to purchase passes after this date must buy them
at the door.

[ANS thanks the CubeSat Developers Workshop for the above information]

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First Citizen Science Workshop Measuring Effects of the Solar Eclipse

This past August, the United States was witness to one of the most
beautiful and significant astronomical events in human history ? a
total solar eclipse that travelled across the country from Oregon
to South Carolina.

In addition to its visual beauty, this eclipse also had profound
effects on the ionosphere, an electrically charged portion of the
upper atmosphere that affects radio communications and navigation
systems. These ionospheric effects piqued the interest of scientists
and amateur radio operators across the country. They conducted one
of the largest citizen science experiments in space science, an
international ham radio operating event specifically for studying
the eclipse. Many of these scientists and hams will be gathering
for the Ham Radio Science Citizen Investigation
(HamSCI, http://hamsci.org) workshop.

The event will be held at the New Jersey Institute of Technology
in Newark, NJ this Friday and Saturday (February 23-24, 2018) to
share their observations and findings. The program begins each
day at 9AM at the Campus Center.

Presentations by scientists and ham radio operators from the New
Jersey Institute of Technology, the Johns Hopkins University
Applied Physics Laboratory, NASA Marshall Space Flight Center,
the Massachusetts Institute of Technology Haystack Observatory
will highlight the program.

All interested are welcome to attend the workshop. For more
information and registration, please visit
http://hamsci.org/hamsci2018.

This HamSCI 2018 workshop is organized by Dr. Nathaniel Frissell
and is hosted by the New Jersey Institute of Technology Center
for Solar-Terrestrial Research.

Originally posted at:
http://tinyurl.com/ANS-056-Southgate-NJIT (Southgatearc.org)

[ANS thanks Southgate for the above information]

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Volunteer Opportunity - Openings for News Service Rotating Editor

If you're open to volunteering to help AMSAT this is your chance!
We have openings for a few volunteers willing to help as an AMSAT
News Service editor.

Our editors work on a rotating schedule with each taking turns as
the current week's news editor. Using input received from members,
the amateur radio community, officers, plus our other editors your
job is to assemble the AMSAT News Service bulletin for your week.
(Template is provided to help you format the message.)

If you can help contact our Senior News Service Editor, Lee McLamb,
KT4TZ via his e-mail: kt4tz at amsat.org

(Ed. note: the need for at least one, hopefully many volunteer
 ?editors, is immediate. K9JKM will be retiring at the end of March
 ?with extensive travel plans, often out of reach of the internet.)

[ANS thanks the AMSAT News Service for the above information]

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Bittern DX Educational Outreach Project in the UK

AMSAT-UK shared a link from an article posted on England's
North Norfolk news reporting on the success of Bittern DX?s
educational outreach project with the Girl Guides.

http://tinyurl.com/ANS-056-GirlGuides

Eight members of a north Norfolk-based amateur radio group have
been teaching girl guides how to contact colleagues around the
world as part of Thinking on The Air Day.

The team from Bittern DX?s educational outreach project made
the journey to the village hall in Saham Toney, near Swaffham,
to speak to about 60 rainbows, brownies, guides and their
adult leaders.

Thinking on the Air Day is an opportunity for the members
of girlguiding from the youngest rainbow to the oldest
trefoil guild member to talk to other members of the World
Association of Girl Guides and Girl Scouts via amateur radio.

On this day each year members remember the founders of the
movement and take part in various activities to think about
their sisters throughout the world.

The girl guides were given the chance to find a transmitter
50 yards away, shown how the Morse code works, and they all
keyed their name correctly, earning a certificate.

They were then allowed to talk on air to each other using
handsets before being introduced to VHF working with each
participant correctly conducting a meaningful conservation
with a club member outside on a handheld.

One brownie had a short conversation with an amateur in Germany.

Next they were shown the principles and techniques behind
satellite working with three conversations conducted.

Peter Stainton, publicity officer for the Bittern DX, said:
?Club members found it very rewarding to see the young people
take part in our hobby.

?One brownie said it had blown her mind away to see what we
could do. But as a counterbalance, when being told how we
could talk around the world and beyond, one commented ?I
just use Skype?.?

The group?s outreach project is aimed at bringing an amateur
radio experience to the general public and was given a boost
last year with a grant of almost ?10,000 from the National
 ?Lottery?s Awards for All fund for new club equipment.

The group also received money from the Radio Society of
Great Britain Legacy Fund (RSGB) to help buy a trailer
and new generator.

For more information visit www.bittern-dxers.org.uk/

[ANS thanks AMSAT-UK and North Norfolk News for the above information]

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Microwave Compendium "Backscatter" available as free PDF

Backscatter is a compendium of the best technical articles that
have been in Scatterpoint, the UK Microwave Group newsletter (and
its predecessor) over the period 1999 to 2006

The original publication in 2008 was an A5 size book of 445 pages
and is an excellent reference with many articles on all aspects
of microwaves. Download from
http://www.microwavers.org/?backscatter.htm

Membership of UKuG is free to those under 21. Details of UKuG
membership can be found at: http://www.microwavers.org/

[ANS thanks Southgate ARC News for the above information]

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Satellite Shorts From All Over

+ Bruce Paige, KK5DO, Director of AMSAT Awards congratulates Soren,
 ? AK4WQ, for earning AMSAT Rover Award #012. See:
 ? https://www.amsat.org/amsat-rover-award/

+ NASA TV plans coverage of the ISS Expedition 54 return to Earth:

 ? Tuesday, Feb. 27, 2 p.m. EST: Expedition 54 crew farewell and
 ? hatch closure. NASA astronauts Joe Acaba and Mark Vande Hei
 ? and cosmonaut Alexander Misurkin of the Russian space agency
 ? Roscosmos bid farewell to the International Space Station crew
 ? and close the hatch of their Soyuz spacecraft in preparation
 ? for undocking.

 ? Tuesday, Feb. 27, 5:30 p.m. EST: Expedition 54 Soyuz undocking.

 ? Tuesday, Feb. 27, 8 p.m. EST: Expedition 54 Soyuz deorbit burn
 ? and landing in Kazakhstan. Landing is scheduled at 9:31 p.m EST.

+ At 5:02 p.m. EST, March 1, a two-hour launch window will open,
 ? during which GOES-S will launch on a United Launch Alliance
 ? Atlas V rocket from Space Launch Complex 41 at Cape Canaveral
 ? Air Force Station (CCAFS) in Florida. Launch coverage will begin
 ? at 4:30 p.m EST all on NASA TV.

+ Photos needed for 2018 edition of AMSAT Getting Started With
 ? Amateur Satellites. Steve Belter, N9IP, recently tweeted that
 ? the editors of the 2018 edition of "AMSAT Getting Started With
 ? Amateur Satellites" are looking for action photos of people
 ? in the act of operating the satellites. Submissions with credits
 ? should be emailed to Steve n9ip at amsat dot org.

+ Satellite presentation in Surrey BC - The Surrey (BC) Amateur Radio
 ? Club announces that there will be will be an amateur radio satellite
 ? presentation during their March 14, 2018 meeting. All are welcome
 ? to attend. The meeting will be held at the Emergency Management Center
 ? BC South West PREOC, 14292 Green Timbers Way, Surrey BC, at 7:00 PM.
 ? For more information visit their Web site at:
 ? http://ve7sar.net/index.html
 ? The City of Surrey has posted the news on their events page:
 ? https://www.surrey.ca/culture-recreation/26128.aspx
 ? [ANS thanks Surrey ARC for the above information]

+ A blog discussing frequently asked questions about visual and radio
 ? satellite tracking resources can be read at:
 ? http://tinyurl.com/ANS-056-SatTrackerFAQ

+ In order to understand many of the subtleties regarding launch
 ? vehicle design it is useful to understand many of the terms used
 ? in the engineering analysis and evaluation of these systems.
 ? Follow ths link to read about a few of the most important
 ? definitions.
http://www.spacedaily.com/reports/Launch_Vehicle_Lingo_999.html

+ Scott Tilley made headlines after finding a NASA satellite
 ? that had been lost for over a decade. The IMAGE satellite,
 ? which was meant to study the magnetosphere, was launched in
 ? 2000, and lost contact with Earth back in 2005. Tilley, who
 ? uses radio equipment to track objects whose orbits are undis-
 ? closed, rediscovered it on January 20. Ever since the first
 ? satellites were launched, amateur astronomers have played a
 ? vital role in keeping tabs on them. In fact, when the Soviet
 ? satellite Sputnik I took the United States by surprise in
 ? October of 1957, legions of practiced volunteers were ready
 ? to track it, armed only with enthusiasm, low-power telescopes,
 ? and a good sense of timing. These volunteers were part of
 ? Operation Moonwatch, a massive citizen science project. Find
 ? more at:
 ? http://tinyurl.com/ANS-056-MoonwatchHistory (www.atlasobscura.com)

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/EX

In addition to regular membership, AMSAT offers membership in the
President's Club. Members of the President's Club, as sustaining
donors to AMSAT Project Funds, will be eligible to receive addi-
tional benefits. Application forms are available from the AMSAT
Office.

Primary and secondary school students are eligible for membership
at one-half the standard yearly rate. Post-secondary school students
enrolled in at least half time status shall be eligible for the stu-
dent rate for a maximum of 6 post-secondary years in this status.
Contact Martha at the AMSAT Office for additional student membership
information.

73,
This week's ANS Editor,
JoAnne Maenpaa, K9JKM
k9jkm at amsat dot org



From hobergenix at gmail.com  Sun Feb 25 04:23:34 2018
From: hobergenix at gmail.com (Mike Hoblinski)
Date: Sat, 24 Feb 2018 20:23:34 -0800
Subject: [amsat-bb] New FT-818
Message-ID: <CAMpzqDFLFONRhqPxucdzZ195Q9YTTaVXG9ZQOs+VncjL5-1oKA@mail.gmail.com>

I ran across the FT-817ND replacement. At first I thought the FT-818 was
fake news.
After seeing it offered on the HRO and Gigaparts web site for pre sale I
guess its
real. Some improvements in battery size and the TCXO is now built in. The
TX power
was increased to 6W and I think aircraft and FM broadcast band added. I was
wondering
if anybody has seen the offical Yaesu broschure. The specs are on the HRO
and Gigaparts
site. I was kinda expecting a bit more of an upgrade after all these years.
Maybe like
Fusion capabilities or USB program and control. Is anybody going to run out
and buy it
when its supposed to go on sale in March.

Mike Hoblinski
N6IMF

From k6fw1 at verizon.net  Sun Feb 25 04:44:55 2018
From: k6fw1 at verizon.net (Frank)
Date: Sat, 24 Feb 2018 20:44:55 -0800
Subject: [amsat-bb] New FT-818
In-Reply-To: <CAMpzqDFLFONRhqPxucdzZ195Q9YTTaVXG9ZQOs+VncjL5-1oKA@mail.gmail.com>
References: <CAMpzqDFLFONRhqPxucdzZ195Q9YTTaVXG9ZQOs+VncjL5-1oKA@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <cd3169cf-a694-2766-a032-6809d8454dac@verizon.net>

 From my point of view there is no improvement that is of interest to a 
satellite operator.? I will keep my FT-817 and FT-817ND.

Frank
K6FW

On 2/24/18 8:23 PM, Mike Hoblinski wrote:
> I ran across the FT-817ND replacement. At first I thought the FT-818 was
> fake news.
> After seeing it offered on the HRO and Gigaparts web site for pre sale I
> guess its
> real. Some improvements in battery size and the TCXO is now built in. The
> TX power
> was increased to 6W and I think aircraft and FM broadcast band added. I was
> wondering
> if anybody has seen the offical Yaesu broschure. The specs are on the HRO
> and Gigaparts
> site. I was kinda expecting a bit more of an upgrade after all these years.
> Maybe like
> Fusion capabilities or USB program and control. Is anybody going to run out
> and buy it
> when its supposed to go on sale in March.
>
> Mike Hoblinski
> N6IMF
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From quadpugh at bellsouth.net  Sun Feb 25 09:34:44 2018
From: quadpugh at bellsouth.net (Nick Pugh)
Date: Sun, 25 Feb 2018 03:34:44 -0600
Subject: [amsat-bb] Spectra Lab UTJ cell testing???
In-Reply-To: <6da1904f9b0c3e19a500aea1cc424e2b@mail.gmail.com>
References: <6da1904f9b0c3e19a500aea1cc424e2b@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <0b6601d3ae1b$df68e560$9e3ab020$@bellsouth.net>

I have been told that small amounts of current are ok but don't remember how
much this is. Vermont tech university flew a cube without blocking diodes
and if lasted until orbital decay.







nick

Cell????? 337 258 2527
?
Helping UL become a world Class Engineering ?and Educational School
Disagree I Learn


-----Original Message-----
From: AMSAT-BB [mailto:amsat-bb-bounces at amsat.org] On Behalf Of Robert
Bruninga
Sent: Friday, February 23, 2018 5:03 PM
To: Amsat BB <AMSAT-BB at amsat.org>
Subject: [amsat-bb] Spectra Lab UTJ cell testing???

When you feed voltage into a UTJ Multi junction solar cell it emits RED
light all across the solar cell.

This is a good test to see if the cell is 100% involved or there are low
performing sections.

But I need to fully understand what is going on!!

Does this damage the cell?  How bright can it get?

My problem is that when I feed current into the solar panel to simulate sun
on the panel, the solar cells all light up and so some current is being
bypassed into the cells and not getting to the spacecraft.  Is this damaging
to the cells?

I have not been able to find any links to a description of this kind of cell
testing and limits.

Bob
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From jean.marc.momple at gmail.com  Sun Feb 25 11:02:44 2018
From: jean.marc.momple at gmail.com (Jean Marc Momple)
Date: Sun, 25 Feb 2018 15:02:44 +0400
Subject: [amsat-bb] AO-07 - not working/silent
Message-ID: <B62732E2-641E-44CA-B7A3-90B1D92A0A8A@gmail.com>

Hi all,

During a QSO with ZS4A at around 13:13 UTC yesterday AO-07 when suddenly silent in spite the signal both side was very good and still in the middle of the pass.

Mid-day today I tried it again on both modes during a overhead pass, still silent. I will trying again on next pass today which is still a daylight one but low ele of 4.8 deg. if bird OK it should work as normally I access as it appears on horizon.

Has anyone access AO-07 after 13:13 UTC yesterday 24/02/2018?

73


Jean Marc (3B8DU)

From kb2mjeff at att.net  Sun Feb 25 11:46:25 2018
From: kb2mjeff at att.net (kb2mjeff at att.net)
Date: Sun, 25 Feb 2018 06:46:25 -0500
Subject: [amsat-bb] G-5500 rotor failure
In-Reply-To: <1445DA683F754A0EA7900CDE5A596A7F@kb2m4PC>
References: <908692B1E0AF4C668481F21E0A34C5F6@kb2m4PC>
	<1445DA683F754A0EA7900CDE5A596A7F@kb2m4PC>
Message-ID: <4ABD375989704795AEA42FD84362B021@kb2m4PC>

Some more info on rotor failure, and my solution. I was using this rotor 
with a small M2 Leo pack. I put it together from parts from several broken 
5500's for $200 so I don't know it's history. I've done pretty well with the 
5500's I've owned over the years. My first one was bought used in 1997 for 
another $200, it was already 5 years old. It lasted till 2008 turning large 
KML's, a 3 foot dish(taken down when AO-40 died), and a 55 L 1200 loop yagi. 
My second one that is still up in NJ, had the loose set screw problem last 
year. When I took it completely apart, fixed , and  put fresh grease in,  it 
was showing no wear. It's been up 10 years and counting. So Yaesu really 
doesn't owe me anything, I got a good deal on the RAS-1 so I hope it will be 
my last AZ-EL rotor purchase, or maintenance issue . When I take the 5500 
down and replace with the RAS-1 here, I then have spare parts for the 5500 
in NJ...

73 Jeff kb2m

-----Original Message----- 
From: kb2mjeff at att.net
Sent: Thursday, February 22, 2018 7:35 AM
To: Amsat
Subject: Re: [amsat-bb] G-5500 rotor failure

Well it looks like my 5500 had a failure. I found it dead with a blown fuse
this morning. I'm now thinking that the transformer was the intermittent
problem that has now failed. As I have a 5500 up north also I'm thinking of
just buying a new AlfaSpid  az el rotor and keeping the Yaesu for parts for
the 5500 at my NJ summer home. What AlfaSpid is anyone using? I see there
are at least 2 different ones available. All I need to turn is an M2 leo
pack, and a Comet CYA-1216E. Any rotor suggestions appreciated....

73 Jeff kb2m



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From peter at m3php.com  Sun Feb 25 11:56:38 2018
From: peter at m3php.com (Peter Goodhall)
Date: Sun, 25 Feb 2018 11:56:38 +0000
Subject: [amsat-bb] G-5500 rotor failure
In-Reply-To: <4ABD375989704795AEA42FD84362B021@kb2m4PC>
References: <908692B1E0AF4C668481F21E0A34C5F6@kb2m4PC>
	<1445DA683F754A0EA7900CDE5A596A7F@kb2m4PC>
	<4ABD375989704795AEA42FD84362B021@kb2m4PC>
Message-ID: <CAFvUaio-NA_E-K9s+KUxc2d_sMJz8AesMMefcR8=tsDu_LjMLA@mail.gmail.com>

Must be dead rotator week, Thursday my elevation unit on the G-5500 decided
to stop at 10 degrees, showed fine on the controller thus pots fine.

Looks like the motor has burned out, thankfully a local guy had a spare
elevation unit so I've spent the weekend doing that.

Only downside is the wind chill is between -5c & -10c!

I'm thinking it's time to swap to spid as well, I've gone from living
inland in a big city to on the coast.

On 25 Feb 2018 11:47 am, <kb2mjeff at att.net> wrote:

> Some more info on rotor failure, and my solution. I was using this rotor
> with a small M2 Leo pack. I put it together from parts from several broken
> 5500's for $200 so I don't know it's history. I've done pretty well with
> the 5500's I've owned over the years. My first one was bought used in 1997
> for another $200, it was already 5 years old. It lasted till 2008 turning
> large KML's, a 3 foot dish(taken down when AO-40 died), and a 55 L 1200
> loop yagi. My second one that is still up in NJ, had the loose set screw
> problem last year. When I took it completely apart, fixed , and  put fresh
> grease in,  it was showing no wear. It's been up 10 years and counting. So
> Yaesu really doesn't owe me anything, I got a good deal on the RAS-1 so I
> hope it will be my last AZ-EL rotor purchase, or maintenance issue . When I
> take the 5500 down and replace with the RAS-1 here, I then have spare parts
> for the 5500 in NJ...
>
> 73 Jeff kb2m
>
> -----Original Message----- From: kb2mjeff at att.net
> Sent: Thursday, February 22, 2018 7:35 AM
> To: Amsat
> Subject: Re: [amsat-bb] G-5500 rotor failure
>
> Well it looks like my 5500 had a failure. I found it dead with a blown fuse
> this morning. I'm now thinking that the transformer was the intermittent
> problem that has now failed. As I have a 5500 up north also I'm thinking of
> just buying a new AlfaSpid  az el rotor and keeping the Yaesu for parts for
> the 5500 at my NJ summer home. What AlfaSpid is anyone using? I see there
> are at least 2 different ones available. All I need to turn is an M2 leo
> pack, and a Comet CYA-1216E. Any rotor suggestions appreciated....
>
> 73 Jeff kb2m
>
>
>
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From jean.marc.momple at gmail.com  Sun Feb 25 12:30:18 2018
From: jean.marc.momple at gmail.com (Jean Marc Momple)
Date: Sun, 25 Feb 2018 16:30:18 +0400
Subject: [amsat-bb] AO-07 - not working/silent
In-Reply-To: <B62732E2-641E-44CA-B7A3-90B1D92A0A8A@gmail.com>
References: <B62732E2-641E-44CA-B7A3-90B1D92A0A8A@gmail.com>
Message-ID: <E77C69E0-D2AB-41B0-8AAA-07B14C20702F@gmail.com>

Dear All,

Please disregard was able to make it for last pass a few minutes ago. Seems back on air.

73

Jean Marc (3B8DU)



> On Feb 25, 2018, at 3:02 PM, Jean Marc Momple <jean.marc.momple at gmail.com> wrote:
> 
> Hi all,
> 
> During a QSO with ZS4A at around 13:13 UTC yesterday AO-07 when suddenly silent in spite the signal both side was very good and still in the middle of the pass.
> 
> Mid-day today I tried it again on both modes during a overhead pass, still silent. I will trying again on next pass today which is still a daylight one but low ele of 4.8 deg. if bird OK it should work as normally I access as it appears on horizon.
> 
> Has anyone access AO-07 after 13:13 UTC yesterday 24/02/2018?
> 
> 73
> 
> 
> Jean Marc (3B8DU)


From peter at m3php.com  Sun Feb 25 15:25:17 2018
From: peter at m3php.com (Peter Goodhall)
Date: Sun, 25 Feb 2018 15:25:17 +0000
Subject: [amsat-bb] AO-07 - not working/silent
In-Reply-To: <E77C69E0-D2AB-41B0-8AAA-07B14C20702F@gmail.com>
References: <B62732E2-641E-44CA-B7A3-90B1D92A0A8A@gmail.com>
	<E77C69E0-D2AB-41B0-8AAA-07B14C20702F@gmail.com>
Message-ID: <CAFvUaio06hkmZb-gc0dMjcYGo0ano35EfWxVqBGw56a5dAdQoA@mail.gmail.com>

It's worth remembering that using too much power will flip the
satellite mode so when its silent its most likely downlinking on 10m.

If this happens a lot and there are only yourselves on the pass best
thing to do is reduce your output power. max should be no more than
100w ERP.

73,

Peter, 2M0SQL

On 25 February 2018 at 12:30, Jean Marc Momple
<jean.marc.momple at gmail.com> wrote:
> Dear All,
>
> Please disregard was able to make it for last pass a few minutes ago. Seems back on air.
>
> 73
>
> Jean Marc (3B8DU)
>
>
>
>> On Feb 25, 2018, at 3:02 PM, Jean Marc Momple <jean.marc.momple at gmail.com> wrote:
>>
>> Hi all,
>>
>> During a QSO with ZS4A at around 13:13 UTC yesterday AO-07 when suddenly silent in spite the signal both side was very good and still in the middle of the pass.
>>
>> Mid-day today I tried it again on both modes during a overhead pass, still silent. I will trying again on next pass today which is still a daylight one but low ele of 4.8 deg. if bird OK it should work as normally I access as it appears on horizon.
>>
>> Has anyone access AO-07 after 13:13 UTC yesterday 24/02/2018?
>>
>> 73
>>
>>
>> Jean Marc (3B8DU)
>
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-- 
Peter Goodhall, 2M0SQL

From jean.marc.momple at gmail.com  Sun Feb 25 15:36:18 2018
From: jean.marc.momple at gmail.com (Jean Marc Momple)
Date: Sun, 25 Feb 2018 19:36:18 +0400
Subject: [amsat-bb] AO-07 - not working/silent
In-Reply-To: <CAFvUaio06hkmZb-gc0dMjcYGo0ano35EfWxVqBGw56a5dAdQoA@mail.gmail.com>
References: <B62732E2-641E-44CA-B7A3-90B1D92A0A8A@gmail.com>
	<E77C69E0-D2AB-41B0-8AAA-07B14C20702F@gmail.com>
	<CAFvUaio06hkmZb-gc0dMjcYGo0ano35EfWxVqBGw56a5dAdQoA@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <0CAFA045-6377-4DA4-AA89-D3E7546330D6@gmail.com>

Peter,

Thanks for the input.

I use normally 5w into 10 db antenna with about 6 db feeder loss (70cm) at all initial call on satellites. With AO-07 I need minimum of about 15W to go through clear, sometimes more.

Just to state that it is not overpower causing the issue (hope fully not one).

Last pass at (max ele. 4.8 deg.) went through well.

I will continue to observe as something was definitely not ?normal?.

73


Jean Marc (3B8DU)


> On Feb 25, 2018, at 7:25 PM, Peter Goodhall <peter at m3php.com> wrote:
> 
> It's worth remembering that using too much power will flip the
> satellite mode so when its silent its most likely downlinking on 10m.
> 
> If this happens a lot and there are only yourselves on the pass best
> thing to do is reduce your output power. max should be no more than
> 100w ERP.
> 
> 73,
> 
> Peter, 2M0SQL
> 
> On 25 February 2018 at 12:30, Jean Marc Momple
> <jean.marc.momple at gmail.com> wrote:
>> Dear All,
>> 
>> Please disregard was able to make it for last pass a few minutes ago. Seems back on air.
>> 
>> 73
>> 
>> Jean Marc (3B8DU)
>> 
>> 
>> 
>>> On Feb 25, 2018, at 3:02 PM, Jean Marc Momple <jean.marc.momple at gmail.com> wrote:
>>> 
>>> Hi all,
>>> 
>>> During a QSO with ZS4A at around 13:13 UTC yesterday AO-07 when suddenly silent in spite the signal both side was very good and still in the middle of the pass.
>>> 
>>> Mid-day today I tried it again on both modes during a overhead pass, still silent. I will trying again on next pass today which is still a daylight one but low ele of 4.8 deg. if bird OK it should work as normally I access as it appears on horizon.
>>> 
>>> Has anyone access AO-07 after 13:13 UTC yesterday 24/02/2018?
>>> 
>>> 73
>>> 
>>> 
>>> Jean Marc (3B8DU)
>> 
>> _______________________________________________
>> Sent via AMSAT-BB at amsat.org. AMSAT-NA makes this open forum available
>> to all interested persons worldwide without requiring membership. Opinions expressed
>> are solely those of the author, and do not reflect the official views of AMSAT-NA.
>> Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite program!
>> Subscription settings: http://www.amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb
> 
> 
> 
> -- 
> Peter Goodhall, 2M0SQL


From w4upd at cfl.rr.com  Sun Feb 25 15:42:37 2018
From: w4upd at cfl.rr.com (w4upd)
Date: Sun, 25 Feb 2018 10:42:37 -0500
Subject: [amsat-bb] New FT-818
In-Reply-To: <cd3169cf-a694-2766-a032-6809d8454dac@verizon.net>
References: <CAMpzqDFLFONRhqPxucdzZ195Q9YTTaVXG9ZQOs+VncjL5-1oKA@mail.gmail.com>
	<cd3169cf-a694-2766-a032-6809d8454dac@verizon.net>
Message-ID: <5A92D96D.7070708@cfl.rr.com>

I agree, especially for the $200 dollars difference it cost over what I 
paid for my last FT817ND. My first FT817 went up in smoke literally from 
the finals doing their thing on a low battery. It not only took out the 
finals, but the final board, and burnt the RF board under it as well. So 
it wasn't repairable and the replacement(s) were over #300 dollars. Half 
the price of a new one then. The old unit was 16 years old before it 
died, so I can't complain (well I can, but it didn't help).

So, the finals and its board were removed and it is being used as a 
receiver only unit with the other fully functional unit. I paid a little 
over $600 so I just don't feel the new FT818 is worth the $200+ difference.

Reid, W4UPD


On 2/24/2018 11:44 PM, Frank wrote:
> From my point of view there is no improvement that is of interest to a 
> satellite operator.  I will keep my FT-817 and FT-817ND.
>
> Frank
> K6FW
>
> On 2/24/18 8:23 PM, Mike Hoblinski wrote:
>> I ran across the FT-817ND replacement. At first I thought the FT-818 was
>> fake news.
>> After seeing it offered on the HRO and Gigaparts web site for pre sale I
>> guess its
>> real. Some improvements in battery size and the TCXO is now built in. 
>> The
>> TX power
>> was increased to 6W and I think aircraft and FM broadcast band added. 
>> I was
>> wondering
>> if anybody has seen the offical Yaesu broschure. The specs are on the 
>> HRO
>> and Gigaparts
>> site. I was kinda expecting a bit more of an upgrade after all these 
>> years.
>> Maybe like
>> Fusion capabilities or USB program and control. Is anybody going to 
>> run out
>> and buy it
>> when its supposed to go on sale in March.
>>
>> Mike Hoblinski
>> N6IMF
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From jim at beeson.cc  Sun Feb 25 21:00:18 2018
From: jim at beeson.cc (jim at beeson.cc)
Date: Sun, 25 Feb 2018 16:00:18 -0500
Subject: [amsat-bb] Arrow ll to camera tripod adapter
In-Reply-To: <5A92D96D.7070708@cfl.rr.com>
References: <CAMpzqDFLFONRhqPxucdzZ195Q9YTTaVXG9ZQOs+VncjL5-1oKA@mail.gmail.com>
	<cd3169cf-a694-2766-a032-6809d8454dac@verizon.net>
	<5A92D96D.7070708@cfl.rr.com>
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I have had my Arrow ll antenna for a number of years now. I have seen probably hundreds?of these mounted to a camera tripod using different methods. Does anybody have an easy design they might share?
73's
Jim
WA5QAP
From bruninga at usna.edu  Sun Feb 25 20:42:28 2018
From: bruninga at usna.edu (Robert Bruninga)
Date: Sun, 25 Feb 2018 15:42:28 -0500
Subject: [amsat-bb] Spectra Lab UTJ cell testing???
In-Reply-To: <0b6601d3ae1b$df68e560$9e3ab020$@bellsouth.net>
References: <6da1904f9b0c3e19a500aea1cc424e2b@mail.gmail.com>
	<0b6601d3ae1b$df68e560$9e3ab020$@bellsouth.net>
Message-ID: <1170f8de46f6a7ea6c6a18f9435ffe5e@mail.gmail.com>

How many years?
We are going for 10.
Bob


-----Original Message-----
From: Nick Pugh [mailto:quadpugh at bellsouth.net]
Sent: Sunday, February 25, 2018 4:35 AM
To: 'Robert Bruninga' <bruninga at usna.edu>; 'Amsat BB' <AMSAT-BB at amsat.org>
Subject: RE: [amsat-bb] Spectra Lab UTJ cell testing???

I have been told that small amounts of current are ok but don't remember
how much this is. Vermont tech university flew a cube without blocking
diodes and if lasted until orbital decay.







nick

Cell????? 337 258 2527

Helping UL become a world Class Engineering ?and Educational School
Disagree I Learn


-----Original Message-----
From: AMSAT-BB [mailto:amsat-bb-bounces at amsat.org] On Behalf Of Robert
Bruninga
Sent: Friday, February 23, 2018 5:03 PM
To: Amsat BB <AMSAT-BB at amsat.org>
Subject: [amsat-bb] Spectra Lab UTJ cell testing???

When you feed voltage into a UTJ Multi junction solar cell it emits RED
light all across the solar cell.

This is a good test to see if the cell is 100% involved or there are low
performing sections.

But I need to fully understand what is going on!!

Does this damage the cell?  How bright can it get?

My problem is that when I feed current into the solar panel to simulate
sun on the panel, the solar cells all light up and so some current is
being bypassed into the cells and not getting to the spacecraft.  Is this
damaging to the cells?

I have not been able to find any links to a description of this kind of
cell testing and limits.

Bob
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From kb2ysi at gmail.com  Mon Feb 26 00:13:56 2018
From: kb2ysi at gmail.com (Don KB2YSI)
Date: Sun, 25 Feb 2018 19:13:56 -0500
Subject: [amsat-bb] Arrow ll to camera tripod adapter
In-Reply-To: <432093e0ec0f368d82adfcacb9c53e4c.squirrel@webmail04.register.com>
References: <CAMpzqDFLFONRhqPxucdzZ195Q9YTTaVXG9ZQOs+VncjL5-1oKA@mail.gmail.com>
	<cd3169cf-a694-2766-a032-6809d8454dac@verizon.net>
	<5A92D96D.7070708@cfl.rr.com>
	<432093e0ec0f368d82adfcacb9c53e4c.squirrel@webmail04.register.com>
Message-ID: <CAAJiE8M6BjmxncLqc0vzXYjjnmSP-YCknudmkkhu2Y0yw32wag@mail.gmail.com>

I am not sure when it may have started, but there is a 1/4-20 threaded
"hole" (actually 2) underneath the foam handle on my Arrow.  I was able to
screw in a bolt from one side through to the other.

So if you have a tripod, you could replace the stock bolt on the quick
release part with a longer one and screw it in through both sides.  I would
think you *could* get away with doing only one side, but I would attempt to
get both sides.

On Sun, Feb 25, 2018 at 4:00 PM, <jim at beeson.cc> wrote:

>
>
>
>
>
>
>
> I have had my Arrow ll antenna for a number of years now. I have seen
> probably hundreds of these mounted to a camera tripod using different
> methods. Does anybody have an easy design they might share?
> 73's
> Jim
> WA5QAP
> _______________________________________________
> Sent via AMSAT-BB at amsat.org. AMSAT-NA makes this open forum available
> to all interested persons worldwide without requiring membership. Opinions
> expressed
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>


-- 
73, Don KB2YSI

From royldean at gmail.com  Mon Feb 26 00:14:37 2018
From: royldean at gmail.com (Roy Dean)
Date: Sun, 25 Feb 2018 19:14:37 -0500
Subject: [amsat-bb] Arrow ll to camera tripod adapter
Message-ID: <CADGPg2v0GG26g5rQ7qgEfj8gY9BQYDCcEe8BsktM3KaP8grD8A@mail.gmail.com>

I believe it comes pre-tapped with a 1/4-20 hole.    I didn't like the
positioning, so I machined an aluminum "saddle" that bolts to boom, and
that in turn is threaded onto the tripod mount.   I also machined an
extension and counterweight that makes manipulating the antenna much easier.


> I have had my Arrow ll antenna for a number of years now. I have seen
> probably hundreds of these mounted to a camera tripod using different
> methods. Does anybody have an easy design they might share?
> 73's
> Jim
> WA5QAP

From johnbrier at gmail.com  Mon Feb 26 00:21:25 2018
From: johnbrier at gmail.com (John Brier)
Date: Sun, 25 Feb 2018 19:21:25 -0500
Subject: [amsat-bb] Arrow ll to camera tripod adapter
In-Reply-To: <432093e0ec0f368d82adfcacb9c53e4c.squirrel@webmail04.register.com>
References: <CAMpzqDFLFONRhqPxucdzZ195Q9YTTaVXG9ZQOs+VncjL5-1oKA@mail.gmail.com>
	<cd3169cf-a694-2766-a032-6809d8454dac@verizon.net>
	<5A92D96D.7070708@cfl.rr.com>
	<432093e0ec0f368d82adfcacb9c53e4c.squirrel@webmail04.register.com>
Message-ID: <CALn0fKMvoAhLVi+-uj9gWuxXCw8PRNgeGND53iS1jML2Xy_61Q@mail.gmail.com>

All the Arrow antennas have the standard tripod 1/4-20 screw thread
tapped into them at the end of the boom. I have found it not always
sufficient to hold it, but it seems to work for a lot of people.

73, John Brier KG4AKV

On Sun, Feb 25, 2018 at 4:00 PM,  <jim at beeson.cc> wrote:
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
> I have had my Arrow ll antenna for a number of years now. I have seen probably hundreds of these mounted to a camera tripod using different methods. Does anybody have an easy design they might share?
> 73's
> Jim
> WA5QAP
> _______________________________________________
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From davekn4ok at aol.com  Sat Feb 24 19:34:50 2018
From: davekn4ok at aol.com (davekn4ok at aol.com)
Date: Sat, 24 Feb 2018 14:34:50 -0500
Subject: [amsat-bb] AO-92 schedule for next week
In-Reply-To: <CAJJyj=Zv=KXWNwUQHTJTLriRy4FJ-m-ftrExzq81Ghe6NCCkBg@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <161c94f92c6-20d4-15a2b@webjas-vad081.srv.aolmail.net>


Rolf,  Did copy my report last night?

Dave KN4OK
em64



-----Original Message-----
From: Rolf Krogstad <rolf.krogstad at gmail.com>
To: Andrew Glasbrenner <glasbrenner at mindspring.com>
Cc: AMSAT BB <amsat-bb at amsat.org>; ans-editor <ans-editor at amsat.org>
Sent: Sat, Feb 24, 2018 11:42 am
Subject: Re: [amsat-bb] AO-92 schedule for next week

Question:
When the L-band uplink is enabled, is the UHF uplink disabled?

Rolf   NR0T
EN34

On Sat, Feb 24, 2018 at 9:06 AM, Andrew Glasbrenner <
glasbrenner at mindspring.com> wrote:

> I've updated https://www.amsat.org/satellite-schedules/ for the coming
> week.
>
>
>
> AO-92 operations are scheduled among the U/v FM repeater, L-Band
> Downshifter, Virginia Tech Camera, and the University of Iowa's High Energy
> Radiation CubeSat Instrument (HERCI). Please keep the uplink clear during
> passes with scheduled mode changes.
>
>
>
> For the week of 25 Feb to 3 Mar 2018, the following mode changes are
> scheduled:
>
> Approximately 1420UTC 25Feb we will enable the L band uplink for ~24 hours
>
> Approximately 1515UTC 27Feb we will enable high speed data in order to
> download from the HERCI experiment for 40 minutes
>
> Approximately 1545UTC 2Mar we will enable high speed data in order to
> download from the VT camera for 40 minutes in support of a demonstration at
> a Virginia high school
>
> All other times the U/v repeater will be open continuously.
>
>
>
> 73, Drew KO4MA
>
> AMSAT VP Operations
>
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From davekn4ok at aol.com  Sun Feb 25 18:58:06 2018
From: davekn4ok at aol.com (davekn4ok at aol.com)
Date: Sun, 25 Feb 2018 13:58:06 -0500
Subject: [amsat-bb] satpc32
Message-ID: <161ce544507-1553-1939a@webjas-vae011.srv.aolmail.net>


Hi All,

I have an old licensed satpc32 software that will not use on my new pc.  Can I download the new updated version using my old license or what options do I have?

Dave KN4OK 

From petew2jv at verizon.net  Sun Feb 25 14:58:30 2018
From: petew2jv at verizon.net (W2JV)
Date: Sun, 25 Feb 2018 09:58:30 -0500
Subject: [amsat-bb] FS3- Upload Complete
Message-ID: <904D8A013AFB43B894E2BB34436F823B@DESKTOP8A7S6MK>

Good Morning,

With many thanks to Drew, KO4MA and Mark, N8MH Falconsat-3 is again open for amateur use, great work guys.

73?s Peter
W2JV

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From gabrielzeifman at gmail.com  Sun Feb 25 20:47:17 2018
From: gabrielzeifman at gmail.com (Gabriel Zeifman)
Date: Sun, 25 Feb 2018 11:47:17 -0900
Subject: [amsat-bb] BP41/51/50 on Satellite
Message-ID: <200D6EE0-2639-4AAA-9AF5-01000368693E@gmail.com>

Hello fellow Bird Folk,

Tomorrow I venture above the 60th Parallel to the land of Anchorage. I will be active from BP41/51/50. The base of activity will be BP51, but 41 is very easy (line is on the airport, and I will be working at the airport) and 50 will be about a 25min drive. Should be good opportunities for all of NA, a good portion of Europe, and most of Japan/Eastern Siberia. This is a work trip so time will revolve around that, most activity will be evenings. I?ll be back to Juneau on a Friday afternoon so it?s only a Monday-Friday gig. I?ll warn specific passes on Twitter and open for skeds if anyone has a particular request. 

73,
Gabe 
AL6D/VE6NJH

From kb2ysi at gmail.com  Mon Feb 26 01:43:12 2018
From: kb2ysi at gmail.com (Don KB2YSI)
Date: Sun, 25 Feb 2018 20:43:12 -0500
Subject: [amsat-bb] Arrow ll to camera tripod adapter
In-Reply-To: <CADGPg2v0GG26g5rQ7qgEfj8gY9BQYDCcEe8BsktM3KaP8grD8A@mail.gmail.com>
References: <CADGPg2v0GG26g5rQ7qgEfj8gY9BQYDCcEe8BsktM3KaP8grD8A@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <CAAJiE8PyHXpxnVfjvgDGpKfkkwMf1285VCBZ=OO8xM9LBVc14g@mail.gmail.com>

I put a counter weight type setup on mine as well.  Helpful tips/ideas from
K3RRR & KG5CCI to make a place to attach my D74A and duplexer; they make
great ballast!

73, Don KB2YSI

On Feb 25, 2018 19:35, "Roy Dean" <royldean at gmail.com> wrote:

> I believe it comes pre-tapped with a 1/4-20 hole.    I didn't like the
> positioning, so I machined an aluminum "saddle" that bolts to boom, and
> that in turn is threaded onto the tripod mount.   I also machined an
> extension and counterweight that makes manipulating the antenna much
> easier.
>
>
> > I have had my Arrow ll antenna for a number of years now. I have seen
> > probably hundreds of these mounted to a camera tripod using different
> > methods. Does anybody have an easy design they might share?
> > 73's
> > Jim
> > WA5QAP
> _______________________________________________
> Sent via AMSAT-BB at amsat.org. AMSAT-NA makes this open forum available
> to all interested persons worldwide without requiring membership. Opinions
> expressed
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From marklhammond at gmail.com  Mon Feb 26 01:51:26 2018
From: marklhammond at gmail.com (Mark L. Hammond)
Date: Mon, 26 Feb 2018 01:51:26 +0000
Subject: [amsat-bb] satpc32
In-Reply-To: <161ce544507-1553-1939a@webjas-vae011.srv.aolmail.net>
References: <161ce544507-1553-1939a@webjas-vae011.srv.aolmail.net>
Message-ID: <CAPRXzyqwQS82M5SHiy9UJAmFrvTEaAc+aPaMDAopJi_9igcBNA@mail.gmail.com>

Hi Dave, it?s a one time license payment. Linked to your call sign.  If you
have the same call, the registration will work on the current and future
versions.   If you changed your call, contact Martha in the AMSAT office.

Great value ;)  and all license fees collected go to AMSAT thanks to
Erich!!!

73,
Mark N8MH

On Sun, Feb 25, 2018 at 7:46 PM davekn4ok--- via AMSAT-BB <
amsat-bb at amsat.org> wrote:

>
> Hi All,
>
> I have an old licensed satpc32 software that will not use on my new pc.
> Can I download the new updated version using my old license or what options
> do I have?
>
> Dave KN4OK
> _______________________________________________
> Sent via AMSAT-BB at amsat.org. AMSAT-NA makes this open forum available
> to all interested persons worldwide without requiring membership. Opinions
> expressed
> are solely those of the author, and do not reflect the official views of
> AMSAT-NA.
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From aj9n at aol.com  Mon Feb 26 05:31:08 2018
From: aj9n at aol.com (aj9n at aol.com)
Date: Mon, 26 Feb 2018 00:31:08 -0500
Subject: [amsat-bb] Upcoming ARISS Contact Schedule as of 2018-02-26 04:00
	UTC
Message-ID: <161d097db4c-1554-ec08@webjas-vab098.srv.aolmail.net>

Upcoming ARISS Contact Schedule as of 2018-02-26 04:00 UTC



Quick list of scheduled contacts and events:

?
On The Gagarin from Space, "Galaxy - Children and Youth Center for Space Education", Kaluga, Russia, direct via RK3X (***)
The ISS callsign is presently scheduled to be RS?ISS
The scheduled astronaut is Alexander Misurkin

Contact was successful 2018-02-18 10:45 UTC (***)


Agrupamento de Escolas do Fund?o, Fund?o, Portugal, direct via CS5DBB
The ISS callsign is presently scheduled to be OR4ISS
The scheduled astronaut is Scott Tingle KG5NZA
Contact was successful: Wed 2018-02-21 09:38:11 UTC 33 deg (***)



Museum of Science & Technology - Danforth Middle School, Syracuse, NY, direct via K2MST
The ISS callsign is presently scheduled to be NA1SS
The scheduled astronaut is Mark Vande Hei KG5GNP

Contact was successful: Fri 2018-02-23 14:08:52 UTC 28 deg (***)

?

On The Gagarin from Space Federal State Budgetary Educational Institution of Higher Education "Southwest State University", Kursk, Russia, direct via RV3DR (***)
The ISS callsign is presently scheduled to be RS?ISS
The scheduled astronaut is TBD
Contact was successful Sat 2018-02-24 08:45 UTC (***)
?

Bellefonte Area Middle School, Bellefonte, PA, direct via W3YA
The ISS callsign is presently scheduled to be NA1SS
The scheduled astronaut is Scott Tingle KG5NZA
Contact is a go for: Mon 2018-02-26 17:59:16 UTC 63 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 Kenwood 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:? 

Francesco IK?WGF with 132

Satoshi 7M3TJZ with 128

Gaston ON4WF with 123

Sergey RV3DR with 102 (***)


****************************************************************************
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?2018-02-26 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

http://www.amsat.org/amsat/ariss/news/arissnews.txt

Total number?of ARISS ISS to earth school events is 1212. (***)
Each school counts as 1?event.
Total number of ARISS ISS to earth school contacts is 1161. (***)
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 2018-02-26 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. 53 on orbit

Mark Vande Hei KG5GNP

Alexander Misurkin

Joe Acaba KE5DAR

?

Exp. 54 on orbit

Scott Tingle KG5NZA

Norishige Kanai

Alexander Skvortsov


****************************************************************************

73,
Charlie?Sufana AJ9N
One of the ARISS operation team mentors

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From skristof at etczone.com  Mon Feb 26 13:46:15 2018
From: skristof at etczone.com (skristof at etczone.com)
Date: Mon, 26 Feb 2018 08:46:15 -0500
Subject: [amsat-bb] AMSAT website?
In-Reply-To: <161d097db4c-1554-ec08@webjas-vab098.srv.aolmail.net>
References: <161d097db4c-1554-ec08@webjas-vab098.srv.aolmail.net>
Message-ID: <9d7ab6bffaac5e26c66b60e162b667cd@etczone.com>

Is the AMSAT website down? My browser and internet are working but
trying to connect to amsat.org times out. 

Steve AI9IN

From zleffke at vt.edu  Mon Feb 26 14:28:21 2018
From: zleffke at vt.edu (Zach Leffke)
Date: Mon, 26 Feb 2018 09:28:21 -0500
Subject: [amsat-bb] Arrow ll to camera tripod adapter
In-Reply-To: <CAAJiE8PyHXpxnVfjvgDGpKfkkwMf1285VCBZ=OO8xM9LBVc14g@mail.gmail.com>
References: <CADGPg2v0GG26g5rQ7qgEfj8gY9BQYDCcEe8BsktM3KaP8grD8A@mail.gmail.com>
	<CAAJiE8PyHXpxnVfjvgDGpKfkkwMf1285VCBZ=OO8xM9LBVc14g@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <cb1e6df7-23c5-b45b-3cba-c7dcb7798189@vt.edu>

I use a piece of 1/8 in thick by 1/2in angle aluminum about a foot long 
(scrap from my metal pile, available at Lowe's/Home Depot/Ace 
Hardware/etc.).? I tapped a 1/4in by 20 hole in it for the tripod camera 
mount, and then use two hose clamps to attach the foam grip portion of 
the arrow antenna to the angle aluminum. I use pretty sturdy all 
aluminum Velbon tripods (Ebay), so no counterweight needed.? If the 1/4 
threaded attachment isn't 'sturdy' or is difficult to get nice and 
tight, then you can get a side to side slip of the antenna around the 
1/4in tripod screw, particularly when you rotate for polarization.? To 
resolve this I added two small pieces of 1/16" angle aluminum on the 
'underside' of the 1/8" angle aluminum to 'grip' the front and back edge 
of the tripod 'plate.'


-Zach, KJ4QLP

Research Associate
Aerospace Systems Lab
Ted & Karyn Hume Center for National Security & Technology
Virginia Polytechnic Institute & State University
Work Phone: 540-231-4174
Cell Phone: 540-808-6305

On 2/25/2018 8:43 PM, Don KB2YSI wrote:
> I put a counter weight type setup on mine as well.  Helpful tips/ideas from
> K3RRR & KG5CCI to make a place to attach my D74A and duplexer; they make
> great ballast!
>
> 73, Don KB2YSI
>
> On Feb 25, 2018 19:35, "Roy Dean" <royldean at gmail.com> wrote:
>
>> I believe it comes pre-tapped with a 1/4-20 hole.    I didn't like the
>> positioning, so I machined an aluminum "saddle" that bolts to boom, and
>> that in turn is threaded onto the tripod mount.   I also machined an
>> extension and counterweight that makes manipulating the antenna much
>> easier.
>>
>>
>>> I have had my Arrow ll antenna for a number of years now. I have seen
>>> probably hundreds of these mounted to a camera tripod using different
>>> methods. Does anybody have an easy design they might share?
>>> 73's
>>> Jim
>>> WA5QAP
>> _______________________________________________
>> Sent via AMSAT-BB at amsat.org. AMSAT-NA makes this open forum available
>> to all interested persons worldwide without requiring membership. Opinions
>> expressed
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>> AMSAT-NA.
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From m5aka at yahoo.co.uk  Mon Feb 26 15:48:28 2018
From: m5aka at yahoo.co.uk (M5AKA)
Date: Mon, 26 Feb 2018 15:48:28 +0000 (UTC)
Subject: [amsat-bb] =?utf-8?q?Es=E2=80=99hail-2_geostationary_satellite_di?=
	=?utf-8?q?scussed_in_Doha?=
References: <1180475907.8810360.1519660108058.ref@mail.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <1180475907.8810360.1519660108058@mail.yahoo.com>

 Es?hail-2 geostationary satellite discussed in Doha in January 
https://amsat-uk.org/2018/02/26/eshail-2-geostationary-satellite-discussed-in-doha/

On February 25, 2018 Es'hailSat @eshailsat tweeted that Es'hail-2 reached a major milestone in spacecraft and ground compatibility, with successful completion of TT&C RF and baseband compatibility tests.
https://twitter.com/eshailsat/status/967678982404689920

Radio amateur brings her hobby to university
https://amsat-uk.org/2018/02/12/radio-amateur-brings-her-hobby-to-university/


Trevor M5AKA
----
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Twitter?https://twitter.com/AmsatUK
Facebook?https://facebook.com/AmsatUK
YouTube?https://youtube.com/AmsatUK
----

 

From wd4elg at outlook.com  Mon Feb 26 00:26:32 2018
From: wd4elg at outlook.com (Mark Lunday)
Date: Mon, 26 Feb 2018 00:26:32 +0000
Subject: [amsat-bb] SatPC32
Message-ID: <BN6PR06MB33464966F4A7484B645612B995C10@BN6PR06MB3346.namprd06.prod.outlook.com>

Questions:

I can do groups, but why am I limited to 12 satellites per group?
Why does amateur.txt not have CAS-4A and CAS-4B?
Why, when I switch to nasa.all which does have CAS-4A and CAS-4B, do my list of satellites change?  When I switch back to amateur.txt, my previous edit is not saved?

The only reason I use SatPC32 is the ability to download Doppler.sqf files.  If not for that, I would jump to HR Deluxe (free version v5). Not complaining, just saying...

Mark Lunday, WD4ELG
Greensboro, NC  FM06be
wd4elg at arrl.net
http://wd4elg.blogspot.com
SKCC #16439  FISTS #17972




From aj9n at aol.com  Mon Feb 26 17:17:23 2018
From: aj9n at aol.com (aj9n at aol.com)
Date: Mon, 26 Feb 2018 12:17:23 -0500
Subject: [amsat-bb] Upcoming ARISS Contact Schedule as of 2018-02-26 17:15
	UTC
Message-ID: <161d31e6d12-155a-16a52@webjas-vab229.srv.aolmail.net>


Upcoming ARISS Contact Schedule as of 2018-02-26 17:15 UTC



Quick list of scheduled contacts and events:

?
Bellefonte Area Middle School, Bellefonte, PA, direct via W3YA
The ISS callsign is presently scheduled to be NA1SS
The scheduled astronaut is Scott Tingle KG5NZA
Contact is a go for: Mon 2018-02-26 17:59:16 UTC 63 deg

The event will be livestreaming on youtube at this location:? (***)

BAMS in Space Livestream.

The livestream event begins tomorrow at 17:00 UTC. ?Please feel free to offer the web link to others as you feel appropriate.? Also, There is a chat session that will accompany the live stream so feel free to join in the chat and help guide the discussion as needed.? The more hams the better?\uD83D\uDE0A

?

?



******************************************************************************

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 Kenwood 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:? 

Francesco IK?WGF with 132

Satoshi 7M3TJZ with 128

Gaston ON4WF with 123

Sergey RV3DR with 102


****************************************************************************
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?2018-02-26 17:15 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

http://www.amsat.org/amsat/ariss/news/arissnews.txt

Total number?of ARISS ISS to earth school events is 1212.
Each school counts as 1?event.
Total number of ARISS ISS to earth school contacts is 1161.
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 2018-02-26 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. 53 on orbit

Mark Vande Hei KG5GNP

Alexander Misurkin

Joe Acaba KE5DAR

?

Exp. 54 on orbit

Scott Tingle KG5NZA

Norishige Kanai

Alexander Skvortsov


****************************************************************************

73,
Charlie?Sufana AJ9N
One of the ARISS operation team mentors

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From wa4sca at gmail.com  Mon Feb 26 17:18:02 2018
From: wa4sca at gmail.com (Alan)
Date: Mon, 26 Feb 2018 11:18:02 -0600
Subject: [amsat-bb] AMSAT website?
In-Reply-To: <9d7ab6bffaac5e26c66b60e162b667cd@etczone.com>
References: <161d097db4c-1554-ec08@webjas-vab098.srv.aolmail.net>
	<9d7ab6bffaac5e26c66b60e162b667cd@etczone.com>
Message-ID: <000101d3af25$c21a9890$464fc9b0$@gmail.com>

Steve,

I has been up and down since last evening.  The AMSAT IT team are aware of
it.

73,

Alan
WA4SCA


<-----Original Message-----
<From: AMSAT-BB [mailto:amsat-bb-bounces at amsat.org] On Behalf Of
<skristof at etczone.com
<Sent: Monday, February 26, 2018 07:46 AM
<To: amsat-bb at amsat.org
<Subject: [amsat-bb] AMSAT website?
<
<Is the AMSAT website down? My browser and internet are working but
<trying to connect to amsat.org times out.
<
<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 mvivona at yahoo.com  Mon Feb 26 17:36:58 2018
From: mvivona at yahoo.com (Mike)
Date: Mon, 26 Feb 2018 12:36:58 -0500
Subject: [amsat-bb] AMSAT website?
In-Reply-To: <9d7ab6bffaac5e26c66b60e162b667cd@etczone.com>
References: <161d097db4c-1554-ec08@webjas-vab098.srv.aolmail.net>
	<9d7ab6bffaac5e26c66b60e162b667cd@etczone.com>
Message-ID: <6152AC3B-08C8-4EF0-9625-3CB34698F7FA@yahoo.com>

Try this. https://www.amsat.org/

Not sure why the generic link doesn?t do a redirect. 

Michael Vivona
Sent from my iPhone

> On Feb 26, 2018, at 8:46 AM, skristof at etczone.com wrote:
> 
> Is the AMSAT website down? My browser and internet are working but
> trying to connect to amsat.org times out. 
> 
> 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 wa7fwf at gmail.com  Mon Feb 26 17:38:41 2018
From: wa7fwf at gmail.com (Kevin Schuchmann)
Date: Mon, 26 Feb 2018 09:38:41 -0800
Subject: [amsat-bb] AMSAT website?
In-Reply-To: <9d7ab6bffaac5e26c66b60e162b667cd@etczone.com>
References: <161d097db4c-1554-ec08@webjas-vab098.srv.aolmail.net>
	<9d7ab6bffaac5e26c66b60e162b667cd@etczone.com>
Message-ID: <bedb4f2a-5c47-6237-04c1-5c9a562bb854@gmail.com>

I get


  Error establishing a database connection



On 2/26/2018 5:46 AM, skristof at etczone.com wrote:
> Is the AMSAT website down? My browser and internet are working but
> trying to connect to amsat.org times out.
>
> 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 jimki6wj at sbcglobal.net  Mon Feb 26 18:12:22 2018
From: jimki6wj at sbcglobal.net (James Brown)
Date: Mon, 26 Feb 2018 18:12:22 +0000 (UTC)
Subject: [amsat-bb] tripod mount
References: <1569399590.5759273.1519668742012.ref@mail.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <1569399590.5759273.1519668742012@mail.yahoo.com>

 here is my Arrow portable mount. The antenna and the counterweight is attached with lock pins for easy assembly. The center piece is secured with the camera pods 1/4x20. I added a l bracket to the camera mount as a stop to prevent any rotation of the antenna.inside the pvc counter balance is the actual weight. It works nice and the balance and handling is perfect.I should use it more!
Jim KI6WJ

From davekn4ok at aol.com  Mon Feb 26 17:49:02 2018
From: davekn4ok at aol.com (davekn4ok at aol.com)
Date: Mon, 26 Feb 2018 12:49:02 -0500
Subject: [amsat-bb]
 =?utf-8?q?Es=E2=80=99hail-2_geostationary_satellite_di?=
 =?utf-8?q?scussed_in_Doha?=
In-Reply-To: <1180475907.8810360.1519660108058@mail.yahoo.com>
References: <1180475907.8810360.1519660108058.ref@mail.yahoo.com>
	<1180475907.8810360.1519660108058@mail.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <161d33b6c88-155a-2b10e@webjas-vaa072.srv.aolmail.net>


This would be great!

Dave KN4OK




-----Original Message-----
From: M5AKA via AMSAT-BB <amsat-bb at amsat.org>
To: AMSAT BB <amsat-bb at amsat.org>
Sent: Mon, Feb 26, 2018 11:00 am
Subject: [amsat-bb] Es?hail-2 geostationary satellite discussed in Doha

Es?hail-2 geostationary satellite discussed in Doha in January https://amsat-uk.org/2018/02/26/eshail-2-geostationary-satellite-discussed-in-doha/On February 25, 2018 Es'hailSat @eshailsat tweeted that Es'hail-2 reached a major milestone in spacecraft and ground compatibility, with successful completion of TT&C RF and baseband compatibility tests.https://twitter.com/eshailsat/status/967678982404689920Radio amateur brings her hobby to universityhttps://amsat-uk.org/2018/02/12/radio-amateur-brings-her-hobby-to-university/Trevor M5AKA----AMSAT-UK http://amsat-uk.org/Twitter https://twitter.com/AmsatUKFacebook https://facebook.com/AmsatUKYouTube https://youtube.com/AmsatUK---- _______________________________________________Sent via AMSAT-BB at amsat.org. AMSAT-NA makes this open forum availableto all interested persons worldwide without requiring membership. Opinions expressedare solely those of the author, and do not reflect the official views of AMSAT-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 jimki6wj at sbcglobal.net  Mon Feb 26 18:18:41 2018
From: jimki6wj at sbcglobal.net (James Brown)
Date: Mon, 26 Feb 2018 18:18:41 +0000 (UTC)
Subject: [amsat-bb] camera tripod
References: <107415993.5745450.1519669122824.ref@mail.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <107415993.5745450.1519669122824@mail.yahoo.com>

 forgot to add pictureJim KI6WJ

From kawfey at gmail.com  Mon Feb 26 18:34:58 2018
From: kawfey at gmail.com (Sterling Coffey)
Date: Mon, 26 Feb 2018 12:34:58 -0600
Subject: [amsat-bb] AO-92 schedule for next week
In-Reply-To: <161c94f92c6-20d4-15a2b@webjas-vad081.srv.aolmail.net>
References: <CAJJyj=Zv=KXWNwUQHTJTLriRy4FJ-m-ftrExzq81Ghe6NCCkBg@mail.gmail.com>
	<161c94f92c6-20d4-15a2b@webjas-vad081.srv.aolmail.net>
Message-ID: <CACxCfFo5B2RSeUZfp=N+ygRc2Su3-7b1eT6ayT69he82=exwiQ@mail.gmail.com>

Andrew,

Besides the schedule page, twitter, and your emails, is there an
at-a-glance configuration status page out there? Something like DSN-Now
<https://eyes.nasa.gov/dsn/dsn.html> comes to mind, albeit doesn't have to
be that fancy.

...Now that I mention the THREE ways of getting this info, I feel like a
beggar wondering about a 4th/ :)

On Sat, Feb 24, 2018 at 1:34 PM, davekn4ok--- via AMSAT-BB <
amsat-bb at amsat.org> wrote:

>
> Rolf,  Did copy my report last night?
>
> Dave KN4OK
> em64
>
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Rolf Krogstad <rolf.krogstad at gmail.com>
> To: Andrew Glasbrenner <glasbrenner at mindspring.com>
> Cc: AMSAT BB <amsat-bb at amsat.org>; ans-editor <ans-editor at amsat.org>
> Sent: Sat, Feb 24, 2018 11:42 am
> Subject: Re: [amsat-bb] AO-92 schedule for next week
>
> Question:
> When the L-band uplink is enabled, is the UHF uplink disabled?
>
> Rolf   NR0T
> EN34
>
> On Sat, Feb 24, 2018 at 9:06 AM, Andrew Glasbrenner <
> glasbrenner at mindspring.com> wrote:
>
> > I've updated https://www.amsat.org/satellite-schedules/ for the coming
> > week.
> >
> >
> >
> > AO-92 operations are scheduled among the U/v FM repeater, L-Band
> > Downshifter, Virginia Tech Camera, and the University of Iowa's High
> Energy
> > Radiation CubeSat Instrument (HERCI). Please keep the uplink clear during
> > passes with scheduled mode changes.
> >
> >
> >
> > For the week of 25 Feb to 3 Mar 2018, the following mode changes are
> > scheduled:
> >
> > Approximately 1420UTC 25Feb we will enable the L band uplink for ~24
> hours
> >
> > Approximately 1515UTC 27Feb we will enable high speed data in order to
> > download from the HERCI experiment for 40 minutes
> >
> > Approximately 1545UTC 2Mar we will enable high speed data in order to
> > download from the VT camera for 40 minutes in support of a demonstration
> at
> > a Virginia high school
> >
> > All other times the U/v repeater will be open continuously.
> >
> >
> >
> > 73, Drew KO4MA
> >
> > AMSAT VP Operations
> >
> > _______________________________________________
> > Sent via AMSAT-BB at amsat.org. AMSAT-NA makes this open forum available
> > to all interested persons worldwide without requiring membership.
> Opinions
> > expressed
> > are solely those of the author, and do not reflect the official views of
> > AMSAT-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 glasbrenner at mindspring.com  Mon Feb 26 18:51:27 2018
From: glasbrenner at mindspring.com (Andrew Glasbrenner)
Date: Mon, 26 Feb 2018 13:51:27 -0500
Subject: [amsat-bb] AO-92 schedule for next week
In-Reply-To: <CACxCfFo5B2RSeUZfp=N+ygRc2Su3-7b1eT6ayT69he82=exwiQ@mail.gmail.com>
References: <CAJJyj=Zv=KXWNwUQHTJTLriRy4FJ-m-ftrExzq81Ghe6NCCkBg@mail.gmail.com>
	<161c94f92c6-20d4-15a2b@webjas-vad081.srv.aolmail.net>
	<CACxCfFo5B2RSeUZfp=N+ygRc2Su3-7b1eT6ayT69he82=exwiQ@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <00ce01d3af32$cea7ded0$6bf79c70$@mindspring.com>

Although the website is having issues right now, you can usually discern L or U uplinks from http://www.amsat.org/status/. Other than that, there?s the AMSAT Twitter feed, which is also crossposted to the AMSAT corporate FB page, and usually posted in the AMSAT North America Facebook group.

 

73, Drew KO4MA

 

From: Sterling Coffey [mailto:kawfey at gmail.com] 
Sent: Monday, February 26, 2018 1:35 PM
To: davekn4ok at aol.com
Cc: rolf.krogstad at gmail.com; glasbrenner at mindspring.com; amsat-bb at amsat.org; ans-editor at amsat.org
Subject: Re: [amsat-bb] AO-92 schedule for next week

 

Andrew, 

Besides the schedule page, twitter, and your emails, is there an at-a-glance configuration status page out there? Something like DSN-Now <https://eyes.nasa.gov/dsn/dsn.html>  comes to mind, albeit doesn't have to be that fancy. 

...Now that I mention the THREE ways of getting this info, I feel like a beggar wondering about a 4th/ :) 

 

On Sat, Feb 24, 2018 at 1:34 PM, davekn4ok--- via AMSAT-BB <amsat-bb at amsat.org <mailto:amsat-bb at amsat.org> > wrote:


Rolf,  Did copy my report last night?

Dave KN4OK
em64




-----Original Message-----
From: Rolf Krogstad <rolf.krogstad at gmail.com <mailto:rolf.krogstad at gmail.com> >
To: Andrew Glasbrenner <glasbrenner at mindspring.com <mailto:glasbrenner at mindspring.com> >
Cc: AMSAT BB <amsat-bb at amsat.org <mailto:amsat-bb at amsat.org> >; ans-editor <ans-editor at amsat.org <mailto:ans-editor at amsat.org> >
Sent: Sat, Feb 24, 2018 11:42 am
Subject: Re: [amsat-bb] AO-92 schedule for next week

Question:
When the L-band uplink is enabled, is the UHF uplink disabled?

Rolf   NR0T
EN34

On Sat, Feb 24, 2018 at 9:06 AM, Andrew Glasbrenner <
glasbrenner at mindspring.com <mailto:glasbrenner at mindspring.com> > wrote:

> I've updated https://www.amsat.org/satellite-schedules/ for the coming
> week.
>
>
>
> AO-92 operations are scheduled among the U/v FM repeater, L-Band
> Downshifter, Virginia Tech Camera, and the University of Iowa's High Energy
> Radiation CubeSat Instrument (HERCI). Please keep the uplink clear during
> passes with scheduled mode changes.
>
>
>
> For the week of 25 Feb to 3 Mar 2018, the following mode changes are
> scheduled:
>
> Approximately 1420UTC 25Feb we will enable the L band uplink for ~24 hours
>
> Approximately 1515UTC 27Feb we will enable high speed data in order to
> download from the HERCI experiment for 40 minutes
>
> Approximately 1545UTC 2Mar we will enable high speed data in order to
> download from the VT camera for 40 minutes in support of a demonstration at
> a Virginia high school
>
> All other times the U/v repeater will be open continuously.
>
>
>
> 73, Drew KO4MA
>
> AMSAT VP Operations
>
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From anderson9000 at gmail.com  Mon Feb 26 19:43:33 2018
From: anderson9000 at gmail.com (anderson9000)
Date: Mon, 26 Feb 2018 13:43:33 -0600
Subject: [amsat-bb]  AMSAT website?
Message-ID: <037201d3af3a$169d2e00$43d78a00$@gmail.com>

Hi Steve,

 

I believe it was down last night and partially still is (?).  The home page
comes up for me today, but the search returns a database error for me.

 

Mark W9AT

 

------------------------------

 

Message: 10

Date: Mon, 26 Feb 2018 08:46:15 -0500

From: skristof at etczone.com

To: amsat-bb at amsat.org

Subject: [amsat-bb] AMSAT website?

Message-ID: <9d7ab6bffaac5e26c66b60e162b667cd at etczone.com>

Content-Type: text/plain; charset=US-ASCII

 

Is the AMSAT website down? My browser and internet are working but

trying to connect to amsat.org times out. 

 

Steve AI9IN

 


From mike at wa9pie.net  Mon Feb 26 20:44:49 2018
From: mike at wa9pie.net (Michael Carper, Ph.D.)
Date: Mon, 26 Feb 2018 14:44:49 -0600
Subject: [amsat-bb] HRD Satellite Tracking
Message-ID: <CAKJep-CQeQ=uq-9q18USgcxTTfFv60Vd8MGemTz1YQxuNxJqQA@mail.gmail.com>

Greetings all!

Recently, I announced that I was bringing on a total of five developers to
help us with our development backlog.  In fact, I've got six developers
on-boarded now.

I'm going to assign one of these developers to the Satellite application.

After the last go 'round on this reflector, I had some volunteers.  I need
a couple volunteers - who understand how to demonstrate and test the
Doppler problem - that I can introduce to the developer.  The developer
should work directly with these people.

A few things to keep in mind:

   - The focus will be entirely on correction of previously recorded
   defects (not enhancement requests at this point).  If new defects are
   identified during the process, the developer will discuss them with me (so
   I can determine if it's really a defect or an enhancement; we'll get to the
   FOUR existing enhancement requests after we get the defects corrected).
   - There are exactly 19 defects associated with the Satellite application.
   - The developer assigned probably won't be a ham.  That's fine.  They
   don't really need to be a ham to resolve these defects.  (Point I'm making
   here is this.  These guys are "hired guns" that I'm bringing in as part of
   this "troop surge" to get rid of the backlog.  They're good developers,
   rather than experienced hams.  So take it easy on them.)

Interested volunteers, please contact me directly (outside the reflector)
at mike at hrdsoftwarellc.com

73 de Mike, WA9PIE

From mvivona at yahoo.com  Mon Feb 26 22:35:20 2018
From: mvivona at yahoo.com (mvivona at yahoo.com)
Date: Mon, 26 Feb 2018 22:35:20 +0000 (UTC)
Subject: [amsat-bb] AMSAT website?
In-Reply-To: <037201d3af3a$169d2e00$43d78a00$@gmail.com>
References: <037201d3af3a$169d2e00$43d78a00$@gmail.com>
Message-ID: <1493955974.5957903.1519684520320@mail.yahoo.com>

If you use the secure link as shown below it works every time.?https://www.amsat.org/?
?
Michael KC4ZVA

      From: anderson9000 <anderson9000 at gmail.com>
 To: skristof at etczone.com 
Cc: amsat-bb at amsat.org
 Sent: Monday, February 26, 2018 3:13 PM
 Subject: [amsat-bb] AMSAT website?
   
Hi Steve,

 

I believe it was down last night and partially still is (?).? The home page
comes up for me today, but the search returns a database error for me.

 

Mark W9AT

 

------------------------------

 

Message: 10

Date: Mon, 26 Feb 2018 08:46:15 -0500

From: skristof at etczone.com

To: amsat-bb at amsat.org

Subject: [amsat-bb] AMSAT website?

Message-ID: <9d7ab6bffaac5e26c66b60e162b667cd at etczone.com>

Content-Type: text/plain; charset=US-ASCII

 

Is the AMSAT website down? My browser and internet are working but

trying to connect to amsat.org times out. 

 

Steve AI9IN

 

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From mvivona at yahoo.com  Mon Feb 26 22:47:08 2018
From: mvivona at yahoo.com (mvivona at yahoo.com)
Date: Mon, 26 Feb 2018 22:47:08 +0000 (UTC)
Subject: [amsat-bb] AMSAT website?
In-Reply-To: <1493955974.5957903.1519684520320@mail.yahoo.com>
References: <037201d3af3a$169d2e00$43d78a00$@gmail.com>
	<1493955974.5957903.1519684520320@mail.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <1050874266.5950271.1519685228350@mail.yahoo.com>

Ha Ha... I stand corrected. It just failed with the Https also.?Oh well...?Michael Vivona

      From: mvivona--- via AMSAT-BB <amsat-bb at amsat.org>
 To: anderson9000 <anderson9000 at gmail.com>; "skristof at etczone.com" <skristof at etczone.com> 
Cc: "amsat-bb at amsat.org" <amsat-bb at amsat.org>
 Sent: Monday, February 26, 2018 5:37 PM
 Subject: Re: [amsat-bb] AMSAT website?
   
If you use the secure link as shown below it works every time.?https://www.amsat.org/?
?
Michael KC4ZVA

? ? ? From: anderson9000 <anderson9000 at gmail.com>
 To: skristof at etczone.com 
Cc: amsat-bb at amsat.org
 Sent: Monday, February 26, 2018 3:13 PM
 Subject: [amsat-bb] AMSAT website?
? 
Hi Steve,

 

I believe it was down last night and partially still is (?).? The home page
comes up for me today, but the search returns a database error for me.

 

Mark W9AT

 

------------------------------

 

Message: 10

Date: Mon, 26 Feb 2018 08:46:15 -0500

From: skristof at etczone.com

To: amsat-bb at amsat.org

Subject: [amsat-bb] AMSAT website?

Message-ID: <9d7ab6bffaac5e26c66b60e162b667cd at etczone.com>

Content-Type: text/plain; charset=US-ASCII

 

Is the AMSAT website down? My browser and internet are working but

trying to connect to amsat.org times out. 

 

Steve AI9IN

 

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From k7trkradio at charter.net  Tue Feb 27 02:06:15 2018
From: k7trkradio at charter.net (Ted Krempa)
Date: Mon, 26 Feb 2018 18:06:15 -0800
Subject: [amsat-bb] HRD Satellite Tracking
In-Reply-To: <CAKJep-CQeQ=uq-9q18USgcxTTfFv60Vd8MGemTz1YQxuNxJqQA@mail.gmail.com>
References: <CAKJep-CQeQ=uq-9q18USgcxTTfFv60Vd8MGemTz1YQxuNxJqQA@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <000001d3af6f$8c858e70$a590ab50$@charter.net>

Great news, Mike. Thanks for stepping up on this !!

There are some pretty sharp minds on this board, so I trust you will get
some great volunteers (since the 'great mind' part does not include me, I
can't volunteer !)

73, Ted
K7TRK

-----Original Message-----
From: AMSAT-BB [mailto:amsat-bb-bounces at amsat.org] On Behalf Of Michael
Carper, Ph.D. via AMSAT-BB
Sent: Monday, February 26, 2018 12:45 PM
To: Suryono Adisoemarta via AMSAT-BB
Subject: [amsat-bb] HRD Satellite Tracking

Greetings all!

Recently, I announced that I was bringing on a total of five developers to
help us with our development backlog.  In fact, I've got six developers
on-boarded now.

I'm going to assign one of these developers to the Satellite application.

After the last go 'round on this reflector, I had some volunteers.  I need
a couple volunteers - who understand how to demonstrate and test the
Doppler problem - that I can introduce to the developer.  The developer
should work directly with these people.

A few things to keep in mind:

   - The focus will be entirely on correction of previously recorded
   defects (not enhancement requests at this point).  If new defects are
   identified during the process, the developer will discuss them with me
(so
   I can determine if it's really a defect or an enhancement; we'll get to
the
   FOUR existing enhancement requests after we get the defects corrected).
   - There are exactly 19 defects associated with the Satellite application.
   - The developer assigned probably won't be a ham.  That's fine.  They
   don't really need to be a ham to resolve these defects.  (Point I'm
making
   here is this.  These guys are "hired guns" that I'm bringing in as part
of
   this "troop surge" to get rid of the backlog.  They're good developers,
   rather than experienced hams.  So take it easy on them.)

Interested volunteers, please contact me directly (outside the reflector)
at mike at hrdsoftwarellc.com

73 de Mike, WA9PIE
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From va7kbm at outlook.com  Mon Feb 26 07:16:24 2018
From: va7kbm at outlook.com (Ken M)
Date: Mon, 26 Feb 2018 07:16:24 +0000
Subject: [amsat-bb] Arrow ll to camera tripod adapter
In-Reply-To: <CAAJiE8PyHXpxnVfjvgDGpKfkkwMf1285VCBZ=OO8xM9LBVc14g@mail.gmail.com>
References: <CADGPg2v0GG26g5rQ7qgEfj8gY9BQYDCcEe8BsktM3KaP8grD8A@mail.gmail.com>,
	<CAAJiE8PyHXpxnVfjvgDGpKfkkwMf1285VCBZ=OO8xM9LBVc14g@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <CO2PR01MB207192F5ED8F0E36AEF96D7198C10@CO2PR01MB2071.prod.exchangelabs.com>

After receiving my Arrow last year I suggested by email to Steve at Arrow that a counterweight add-on would be a great companion product option for tripod use but, to my knowledge, he doesn?t offer one.

Please share your counterweight designs.

73
Ken - VA7KBM

> On Feb 25, 2018, at 5:44 PM, Don KB2YSI <kb2ysi at gmail.com> wrote:
> 
> I put a counter weight type setup on mine as well.  Helpful tips/ideas from
> K3RRR & KG5CCI to make a place to attach my D74A and duplexer; they make
> great ballast!
> 
> 73, Don KB2YSI
> 
>> On Feb 25, 2018 19:35, "Roy Dean" <royldean at gmail.com> wrote:
>> 
>> I believe it comes pre-tapped with a 1/4-20 hole.    I didn't like the
>> positioning, so I machined an aluminum "saddle" that bolts to boom, and
>> that in turn is threaded onto the tripod mount.   I also machined an
>> extension and counterweight that makes manipulating the antenna much
>> easier.
>> 
>> 
>>> I have had my Arrow ll antenna for a number of years now. I have seen
>>> probably hundreds of these mounted to a camera tripod using different
>>> methods. Does anybody have an easy design they might share?
>>> 73's
>>> Jim
>>> WA5QAP
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From aj9n at aol.com  Tue Feb 27 06:12:12 2018
From: aj9n at aol.com (aj9n at aol.com)
Date: Tue, 27 Feb 2018 01:12:12 -0500
Subject: [amsat-bb] Upcoming ARISS Contact Schedule as of 2018-02-27 06:00
	UTC
Message-ID: <161d5e3ce36-1561-13631@webjas-vad182.srv.aolmail.net>

Upcoming ARISS Contact Schedule as of 2018-02-27 06:00 UTC



Quick list of scheduled contacts and events:

?
Bellefonte Area Middle School, Bellefonte, PA, direct via W3YA
The ISS callsign is presently scheduled to be NA1SS
The scheduled astronaut is Scott Tingle KG5NZA
Contact was successful: Mon 2018-02-26 17:59:16 UTC 63 deg (***)

The event will be livestreaming on youtube at this location:

BAMS in Space Livestream.

The livestream event begins tomorrow at 17:00 UTC. ?Please feel free to offer the web link to others as you feel appropriate.? Also, There is a chat session that will accompany the live stream so feel free to join in the chat and help guide the discussion as needed.? The more hams the better?\uD83D\uDE0A

?

Parkside Middle School, San Bruno, CA, direct via K6PVJ (***)
The ISS callsign is presently scheduled to be NA1SS
The scheduled astronaut is Scott Tingle KG5NZA
Contact is a go for: Mon 2018-03-05 18:12:55 UTC 79 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 Kenwood 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:? 

Francesco IK?WGF with 132

Satoshi 7M3TJZ with 128

Gaston ON4WF with 123

Sergey RV3DR with 102


****************************************************************************
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?2018-02-27 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

http://www.amsat.org/amsat/ariss/news/arissnews.txt

Total number?of ARISS ISS to earth school events is 1213. (***)
Each school counts as 1?event.
Total number of ARISS ISS to earth school contacts is 1162. (***)
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 2018-02-27 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. 53 on orbit

Mark Vande Hei KG5GNP

Alexander Misurkin

Joe Acaba KE5DAR

?

Exp. 54 on orbit

Scott Tingle KG5NZA

Norishige Kanai

Alexander Skvortsov


****************************************************************************

73,
Charlie?Sufana AJ9N
One of the ARISS operation team mentors

?

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?





From dave at g4dpz.me.uk  Tue Feb 27 09:01:47 2018
From: dave at g4dpz.me.uk (David Johnson)
Date: Tue, 27 Feb 2018 09:01:47 +0000
Subject: [amsat-bb] FUNcube Warehouse down again!
Message-ID: <17BCA005-2434-463F-A0F9-04682834E7F0@g4dpz.me.uk>

Hi,

I've just been informed by the hosting company that they have diagnosed the fault to being a problem with a bank of memory and they have taken the decision to swap us to new hardware.

Will let you know when we are back online again. 

73

Dave, G4DPZ

From dave at g4dpz.me.uk  Tue Feb 27 10:09:15 2018
From: dave at g4dpz.me.uk (David Johnson)
Date: Tue, 27 Feb 2018 10:09:15 +0000
Subject: [amsat-bb] FUNcube Warehouse update
Message-ID: <ED22735D-A844-457B-A276-F301024E6B5E@g4dpz.me.uk>

Hi,

The data service has stated to collect data but the web page has not started up, so am investigating.

73

Dave, G4DPZ

From dave at g4dpz.me.uk  Tue Feb 27 10:19:00 2018
From: dave at g4dpz.me.uk (David Johnson)
Date: Tue, 27 Feb 2018 10:19:00 +0000
Subject: [amsat-bb] FUNcube Warehouse back to normal service
Message-ID: <F84DD1EA-56BF-4F72-B3BC-1D290D67B668@g4dpz.me.uk>

Hi,

warehouse UI and data service now running again.

73

- Dave, G4DPZ


From py4zbz at yahoo.com  Tue Feb 27 10:42:55 2018
From: py4zbz at yahoo.com (Roland Zurmely)
Date: Tue, 27 Feb 2018 10:42:55 +0000 (UTC)
Subject: [amsat-bb] Message from PicSat
References: <1825234771.6269606.1519728175130.ref@mail.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <1825234771.6269606.1519728175130@mail.yahoo.com>

Copied 27 feb 2018 at 00:22 UTC :
Allo Allo ham radio! PicSat here passing over your station. Wanting to thank you in person for all your efforts, contributions & feedback :-)


73 de Roland PY4ZBZ

From g0kla at arrl.net  Tue Feb 27 15:24:16 2018
From: g0kla at arrl.net (Chris Thompson)
Date: Tue, 27 Feb 2018 10:24:16 -0500
Subject: [amsat-bb] Fox Telemetry Server Outage
Message-ID: <CAJOf0+vL_0t8v7mmy=7KfyaCvLo5vrWsJVPkhjMgttUohhad_g@mail.gmail.com>

Many may have noticed that amsat.org was offline for about 20 hours
yesterday.  We are investigating the root cause.  Something impacted the
TCP stack on the server.  That caused the telemetry server to spin out of
control. In that state it did two things, neither of them good and neither
of them in the design spec.

Firstly, the telemetry server spewed error messages to the log at such a
rate that it impacted the website and other systems on amsat.org.  A fix
will be implemented so this does not happen again.

Secondly, the telemetry server accepted connections from FoxTelem,
confirmed it had received the data and then failed to process it. This
should not be possible given the error handling logic, so we are trying to
work out how to prevent in the future.

Those of you who keep track of your uploads, will notice that some records
were not updated yesterday, even though they were sent.  I'm going to
release a tool to allow re-upload of the missing day.  Please don't purge
your FOXDB files if you have data.

Let me know if you have questions or suggestions
73

Chris

-- 
Chris E. Thompson
chrisethompson at gmail.com
g0kla at arrl.net

From marklhammond at gmail.com  Tue Feb 27 15:32:05 2018
From: marklhammond at gmail.com (Mark L. Hammond)
Date: Tue, 27 Feb 2018 10:32:05 -0500
Subject: [amsat-bb] Fox Telemetry Server Outage
In-Reply-To: <CAJOf0+vL_0t8v7mmy=7KfyaCvLo5vrWsJVPkhjMgttUohhad_g@mail.gmail.com>
References: <CAJOf0+vL_0t8v7mmy=7KfyaCvLo5vrWsJVPkhjMgttUohhad_g@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <CAPRXzyqOsF=uTOBJdVJwhQXXR4pHPHOBBcezz25xH+2ekNPX_w@mail.gmail.com>

Let's blame Clint ;)

Thanks Chris, Joe, whomever...for making it go again.

Mark N8MH

On Tue, Feb 27, 2018 at 10:24 AM, Chris Thompson <g0kla at arrl.net> wrote:

> Many may have noticed that amsat.org was offline for about 20 hours
> yesterday.  We are investigating the root cause.  Something impacted the
> TCP stack on the server.  That caused the telemetry server to spin out of
> control. In that state it did two things, neither of them good and neither
> of them in the design spec.
>
> Firstly, the telemetry server spewed error messages to the log at such a
> rate that it impacted the website and other systems on amsat.org.  A fix
> will be implemented so this does not happen again.
>
> Secondly, the telemetry server accepted connections from FoxTelem,
> confirmed it had received the data and then failed to process it. This
> should not be possible given the error handling logic, so we are trying to
> work out how to prevent in the future.
>
> Those of you who keep track of your uploads, will notice that some records
> were not updated yesterday, even though they were sent.  I'm going to
> release a tool to allow re-upload of the missing day.  Please don't purge
> your FOXDB files if you have data.
>
> Let me know if you have questions or suggestions
> 73
>
> Chris
>
> --
> Chris E. Thompson
> chrisethompson at gmail.com
> g0kla at arrl.net
> _______________________________________________
> Sent via AMSAT-BB at amsat.org. AMSAT-NA makes this open forum available
> to all interested persons worldwide without requiring membership. Opinions
> expressed
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-- 
Mark L. Hammond [N8MH]

From rwmcgwier at gmail.com  Tue Feb 27 17:10:57 2018
From: rwmcgwier at gmail.com (Robert McGwier)
Date: Tue, 27 Feb 2018 12:10:57 -0500
Subject: [amsat-bb] Yoshihide Kozai
In-Reply-To: <CA+K5gze2i+1gQ6gcjzG=ohjyRef8qCLbsDBmMgWfU+LWX_dEHA@mail.gmail.com>
References: <CA+K5gzcEA5YgGKxf+en+ORFOc=aoL+9iahfwjJVceuXxNs_Pyg@mail.gmail.com>
	<CA+K5gzf0vtv3zPK7U=NH=hLKLfLxi-6D6wg1xSRWKFqPmyOO6Q@mail.gmail.com>
	<CA+K5gzdRUd2ggEquh03-EM2nOzvXBM-eZqJTDoCQaoPMixJd1A@mail.gmail.com>
	<CA+K5gzeF4wA8+_iEGrWoU65A4cLuX5wFhdGL3mP0y5OCuj4VwA@mail.gmail.com>
	<CA+K5gzcz_mkOC6atPJ52x=ub_yWab=9MJAbi1=ZsTGNRMHEdGQ@mail.gmail.com>
	<CA+K5gzd60R9g+Hf_UhKTkDoKY7WKtWcGT7eBJyqi2BxqtvPS7w@mail.gmail.com>
	<CA+K5gze2i+1gQ6gcjzG=ohjyRef8qCLbsDBmMgWfU+LWX_dEHA@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <CA+K5gzdpvjHSWkZvxMeB_EcHOR5ok1NdGLDbBom7vvG9nav-7w@mail.gmail.com>

The long scientific life of Kozai ended recently with his death at ~90
years old

Kozai and Lidov proposed a mechanism for why the Luna 3 probe decayed into
the Earth's atmosphere when everyone believed it would last "forever".

This same mechanism describes the death of which amateur spacecraft?

Bob
N4HY

From k8bl at ameritech.net  Tue Feb 27 17:10:10 2018
From: k8bl at ameritech.net (R.T.Liddy)
Date: Tue, 27 Feb 2018 17:10:10 +0000 (UTC)
Subject: [amsat-bb] Arrow ll to camera tripod adapter
In-Reply-To: <CO2PR01MB207192F5ED8F0E36AEF96D7198C10@CO2PR01MB2071.prod.exchangelabs.com>
References: <CADGPg2v0GG26g5rQ7qgEfj8gY9BQYDCcEe8BsktM3KaP8grD8A@mail.gmail.com>
	<CAAJiE8PyHXpxnVfjvgDGpKfkkwMf1285VCBZ=OO8xM9LBVc14g@mail.gmail.com>
	<CO2PR01MB207192F5ED8F0E36AEF96D7198C10@CO2PR01MB2071.prod.exchangelabs.com>
Message-ID: <584289372.6504341.1519751410805@mail.yahoo.com>

On my QRZ Page, you can see the counterweight I added where
the hand grip used to be. It's from some exercise equipment
that was no longer in use. It's tie-wrapped to a paintbrush
handle and shoved into the end of the Arrow and held by a
screw. This equalizes the Arrow weight on the other side of
the tripod mount.

The attachment to the tripod camera mount is a homebrew plate
of thick bakelite. Two screws are countersunk and extend through
to standoffs which then attach to a thin plate. The plate is
bolted through the shaft of the Arrow.

This assembly allows quick attachment to the camera mounting
which has a lever to hold the foot-plate. The entire arrangement
provides AZ/EL and V/H for the Arrow and eliminates the requirement
for a third hand during SAT passes.  ;o)

73,    Bob  K8BL

________________________________
From: Ken M <va7kbm at outlook.com>
To: "amsat-bb at amsat.org" <amsat-bb at amsat.org> 
Sent: Monday, February 26, 2018 9:52 PM
Subject: Re: [amsat-bb] Arrow ll to camera tripod adapter



After receiving my Arrow last year I suggested by email to Steve at Arrow that a counterweight add-on would be a great companion product option for tripod use but, to my knowledge, he doesn?t offer one.

Please share your counterweight designs.

73
Ken - VA7KBM

> On Feb 25, 2018, at 5:44 PM, Don KB2YSI <kb2ysi at gmail.com> wrote:
> 
> I put a counter weight type setup on mine as well.  Helpful tips/ideas from
> K3RRR & KG5CCI to make a place to attach my D74A and duplexer; they make
> great ballast!
> 
> 73, Don KB2YSI
> 
>> On Feb 25, 2018 19:35, "Roy Dean" <royldean at gmail.com> wrote:
>> 
>> I believe it comes pre-tapped with a 1/4-20 hole.    I didn't like the
>> positioning, so I machined an aluminum "saddle" that bolts to boom, and
>> that in turn is threaded onto the tripod mount.   I also machined an
>> extension and counterweight that makes manipulating the antenna much
>> easier.
>> 
>> 
>>> I have had my Arrow ll antenna for a number of years now. I have seen
>>> probably hundreds of these mounted to a camera tripod using different
>>> methods. Does anybody have an easy design they might share?
>>> 73's
>>> Jim
>>> WA5QAP
>> _______________________________________________
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>> to all interested persons worldwide without requiring membership. Opinions
>> expressed
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>> 
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From jfitzgerald at alum.wpi.edu  Tue Feb 27 17:21:14 2018
From: jfitzgerald at alum.wpi.edu (Joe Fitzgerald)
Date: Tue, 27 Feb 2018 12:21:14 -0500
Subject: [amsat-bb] Fox Telemetry Server Outage
Message-ID: <40f69c6239b2c39b7f66b8b10912f8bf.squirrel@alum.wpi.edu>



Mark N8MH wrote:

>>Thanks Chris, Joe, whomever...for making it go again.

It was a team effort.  While there is never a "good" time for an outage,
both Chris and I were occupied with paying gigs during the day so it was
particularly bad.  I was able to free up some disk space and get some
services running during the few minutes I was able to carve out of my day,
but in my haste to free up space I broke the database.  Thanks to everyone
for your patience.

Given concurrent server failures on both sides of the Atlantic, the blame
clearly falls on telemetry gremlins.

73 de KM1P Joe




From jfitzgerald at alum.wpi.edu  Tue Feb 27 17:43:45 2018
From: jfitzgerald at alum.wpi.edu (Joe Fitzgerald)
Date: Tue, 27 Feb 2018 12:43:45 -0500
Subject: [amsat-bb] Yoshihide Kozai
Message-ID: <67b87d70daeb1fd852c1d0022efd7955.squirrel@alum.wpi.edu>


Bob N4HY wrote:
>  This same mechanism describes the death of which amateur spacecraft?

That would be AO-13.  The curious can see James Miller's article at:

http://www.amsat.org/articles/g3ruh/114.html


Very sad to hear of Kozai's death.   It is certainly a familiar name to
students of orbital dynamics.

de KM1P Joe


From jim at beeson.cc  Tue Feb 27 18:03:07 2018
From: jim at beeson.cc (Jim Beeson)
Date: Tue, 27 Feb 2018 12:03:07 -0600
Subject: [amsat-bb] Yoshihide Kozai
In-Reply-To: <CA+K5gzdpvjHSWkZvxMeB_EcHOR5ok1NdGLDbBom7vvG9nav-7w@mail.gmail.com>
References: <CA+K5gzcEA5YgGKxf+en+ORFOc=aoL+9iahfwjJVceuXxNs_Pyg@mail.gmail.com>
	<CA+K5gzf0vtv3zPK7U=NH=hLKLfLxi-6D6wg1xSRWKFqPmyOO6Q@mail.gmail.com>
	<CA+K5gzdRUd2ggEquh03-EM2nOzvXBM-eZqJTDoCQaoPMixJd1A@mail.gmail.com>
	<CA+K5gzeF4wA8+_iEGrWoU65A4cLuX5wFhdGL3mP0y5OCuj4VwA@mail.gmail.com>
	<CA+K5gzcz_mkOC6atPJ52x=ub_yWab=9MJAbi1=ZsTGNRMHEdGQ@mail.gmail.com>
	<CA+K5gzd60R9g+Hf_UhKTkDoKY7WKtWcGT7eBJyqi2BxqtvPS7w@mail.gmail.com>
	<CA+K5gze2i+1gQ6gcjzG=ohjyRef8qCLbsDBmMgWfU+LWX_dEHA@mail.gmail.com>
	<CA+K5gzdpvjHSWkZvxMeB_EcHOR5ok1NdGLDbBom7vvG9nav-7w@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <DE62DDB4-9521-43C8-B17E-932CAADE5760@beeson.cc>

Wow! Cool. RIP



> On Feb 27, 2018, at 11:10 AM, Robert McGwier <rwmcgwier at gmail.com> wrote:
> 
> The long scientific life of Kozai ended recently with his death at ~90
> years old
> 
> Kozai and Lidov proposed a mechanism for why the Luna 3 probe decayed into
> the Earth's atmosphere when everyone believed it would last "forever".
> 
> This same mechanism describes the death of which amateur spacecraft?
> 
> Bob
> N4HY
> _______________________________________________
> Sent via AMSAT-BB at amsat.org. AMSAT-NA makes this open forum available
> to all interested persons worldwide without requiring membership. Opinions expressed
> are solely those of the author, and do not reflect the official views of AMSAT-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 tucker at mcguireland.com  Tue Feb 27 19:04:55 2018
From: tucker at mcguireland.com (Tucker McGuire)
Date: Tue, 27 Feb 2018 14:04:55 -0500
Subject: [amsat-bb] For Sale: Diamond Duplexer MX-72N
Message-ID: <CA+gmQJQPUY2CqSJC8XKsENeBw2gk8YcvfKdEWa8qUjpci_fEHQ@mail.gmail.com>

I have for sale, a Diamond MX-72N duplexer. Brand new never used, I never
ended up needing it.

Asking $45 shipped CONUS.

Cheers & 73,
Tucker
W4FS

From peter.guelzow at kourou.de  Tue Feb 27 20:08:25 2018
From: peter.guelzow at kourou.de (Peter Guelzow)
Date: Tue, 27 Feb 2018 21:08:25 +0100
Subject: [amsat-bb] Es'hail-2
Message-ID: <776e223f-05d3-033e-91b4-dd16fa0b8365@kourou.de>

Hello together,

Indeed we are all very excited about the upcoming Es?hail-2? satellite,
which includes the first geostationary AMSAT P4-A transponder !

I would like to remind that we should be more patient regarding the
launch date and in particular we should only refer to official and
original sources.
Recent citation from unknown sources are creating more confusion in our
community and are also not really helpful.

Be assured that the Qatar Satellite Company will announce the launch
date as soon as possible when confirmed by SpaceX.

I have been asked and would also like to advise the correct brand name
and the way it's written whenever articles are written and published
about *Es?hailSat.*

The owner of the satellite and it's*company name* is *Qatar Satellite
Company*
*Brand name* is *Es?hailSat*

Satellite names are*Es?hail-1* and soon to be launched *Es?hail-2

*The brand and satellites names are to be written the way it is written
above, i.e.
-? brand name - capital E, apostrophe after the first ?s? and second ?S?
in capital
-? satellite name - capital E, apostrophe after ?s? and hyphen before
the number

(no other alphabet in caps, no gaps between alphabets and/or punctuation
and definitely not in all caps)


Thanks to everyone for your support and understanding...
Exciting times are ahead!

best wishes
Peter Guelzow, DB2OS
President AMSAT-DL


From w1pa at hotmail.com  Tue Feb 27 15:50:13 2018
From: w1pa at hotmail.com (Bill Acito)
Date: Tue, 27 Feb 2018 15:50:13 +0000
Subject: [amsat-bb]  Arrow ll to camera tripod adapter
Message-ID: <FR1P152MB040577BB688878D02DA612A598C00@FR1P152MB0405.LAMP152.PROD.OUTLOOK.COM>

I don't use a tripod (hand hold), but I like having a counter-weight 
"pommel" on the end of the Arrow.

I found these at a local flea: 
https://www.usa.philips.com/healthcare/product/HCMNT226/intellivue-mp2x2-philips-universal-clamp-mounting-solution#galleryTab=PI

...used to mount things on medical equipment and hospital beds. I have a 
1.5' piece of 1" black sprinkler pipe on the base of the arrow (removed 
grip), and one of these clamped on the end. Besides the weight, it is 
the platform that I mount a pre-amp/battery on.

Bill W1PA


From waisean at gmail.com  Tue Feb 27 21:29:27 2018
From: waisean at gmail.com (Sean Waite)
Date: Tue, 27 Feb 2018 21:29:27 +0000
Subject: [amsat-bb] Arrow ll to camera tripod adapter
In-Reply-To: <CO2PR01MB207192F5ED8F0E36AEF96D7198C10@CO2PR01MB2071.prod.exchangelabs.com>
References: <CADGPg2v0GG26g5rQ7qgEfj8gY9BQYDCcEe8BsktM3KaP8grD8A@mail.gmail.com>
	<CAAJiE8PyHXpxnVfjvgDGpKfkkwMf1285VCBZ=OO8xM9LBVc14g@mail.gmail.com>
	<CO2PR01MB207192F5ED8F0E36AEF96D7198C10@CO2PR01MB2071.prod.exchangelabs.com>
Message-ID: <CAGz_XJz+AoLPSC8_340rFM5u9996F7kMwAZAUzpAZvfdSTGLYw@mail.gmail.com>

The MFJ diplexer makes a decent counterweight, and is likely lower
insertion loss than the in-handle one sold by arrow.

Sean WA1TE

On Mon, Feb 26, 2018, 22:54 Ken M <va7kbm at outlook.com> wrote:

> After receiving my Arrow last year I suggested by email to Steve at Arrow
> that a counterweight add-on would be a great companion product option for
> tripod use but, to my knowledge, he doesn?t offer one.
>
> Please share your counterweight designs.
>
> 73
> Ken - VA7KBM
>
> > On Feb 25, 2018, at 5:44 PM, Don KB2YSI <kb2ysi at gmail.com> wrote:
> >
> > I put a counter weight type setup on mine as well.  Helpful tips/ideas
> from
> > K3RRR & KG5CCI to make a place to attach my D74A and duplexer; they make
> > great ballast!
> >
> > 73, Don KB2YSI
> >
> >> On Feb 25, 2018 19:35, "Roy Dean" <royldean at gmail.com> wrote:
> >>
> >> I believe it comes pre-tapped with a 1/4-20 hole.    I didn't like the
> >> positioning, so I machined an aluminum "saddle" that bolts to boom, and
> >> that in turn is threaded onto the tripod mount.   I also machined an
> >> extension and counterweight that makes manipulating the antenna much
> >> easier.
> >>
> >>
> >>> I have had my Arrow ll antenna for a number of years now. I have seen
> >>> probably hundreds of these mounted to a camera tripod using different
> >>> methods. Does anybody have an easy design they might share?
> >>> 73's
> >>> Jim
> >>> WA5QAP
> >> _______________________________________________
> >> Sent via AMSAT-BB at amsat.org. AMSAT-NA makes this open forum available
> >> to all interested persons worldwide without requiring membership.
> Opinions
> >> expressed
> >> are solely those of the author, and do not reflect the official views of
> >> AMSAT-NA.
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> program!
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From tucker at mcguireland.com  Wed Feb 28 01:46:07 2018
From: tucker at mcguireland.com (Tucker McGuire)
Date: Tue, 27 Feb 2018 20:46:07 -0500
Subject: [amsat-bb] Diamond MX-72N Duplexer sold
In-Reply-To: <CA+gmQJRZZ6S2uu5ijomtMwQ1Wj8bKMFwvErzY+31KFEkWjFXEA@mail.gmail.com>
References: <CA+gmQJQPOp4-R0L31KGSqZtrTxGiyasAnE3UJrCk6n_M7RZw_Q@mail.gmail.com>
	<CA+gmQJRZZ6S2uu5ijomtMwQ1Wj8bKMFwvErzY+31KFEkWjFXEA@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <CA+gmQJSHqyEW10NOMNy-4aSodN37jtE-MbtY9oZDnB-3kn9AvA@mail.gmail.com>

The Duplexer is sold. Thanks for the interest.

Cheers & 73,
Tucker
W4FS

From n3xls at yahoo.com  Wed Feb 28 01:37:15 2018
From: n3xls at yahoo.com (Joe N3XLS)
Date: Tue, 27 Feb 2018 20:37:15 -0500
Subject: [amsat-bb] Looking for someone from AMSAT/sat expert
Message-ID: <20180228013724.09A66891A@lansing182.amsat.org>

Local club here is looking for someone that can speak about the AMSAT mission and/or workig satellites.? Something similar to what?AMSAT President Joe Spier K6WAO did with hamradionow at hamcation. The presentation will be over the air on the local repeater.?
Please contact me directly and i will send your information along to the coordinator.

From kk5do at arrl.net  Wed Feb 28 02:06:44 2018
From: kk5do at arrl.net (Bruce)
Date: Tue, 27 Feb 2018 20:06:44 -0600
Subject: [amsat-bb] Rules for AMSAT Awards updated
Message-ID: <d540401a-4c68-057c-68b3-59e13a83ad13@arrl.net>

A few months ago we added Washington, DC counting the same as a state. 
Today, we continued to align our awards with the ARRL. Our rules stated 
contacts had to be made within 25 miles or 40 kilometers from your home 
location. We have now amended the rules to read within 50 miles or 80 
kilometers. This should be more beneficial for those that have moved to 
a new QTH.

73...bruce

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From n0jy at amsat.org  Wed Feb 28 02:18:02 2018
From: n0jy at amsat.org (Jerry Buxton)
Date: Tue, 27 Feb 2018 20:18:02 -0600
Subject: [amsat-bb] Looking for someone from AMSAT/sat expert
In-Reply-To: <20180228013724.09A66891A@lansing182.amsat.org>
References: <20180228013724.09A66891A@lansing182.amsat.org>
Message-ID: <75f9abc8-6491-760b-1f6c-2a4649b05277@amsat.org>

Where is "here"?

Jerry Buxton, N?JY

On 2/27/2018 19:37, Joe N3XLS via AMSAT-BB wrote:
> Local club here is looking for someone that can speak about the AMSAT mission and/or workig satellites.? Something similar to what?AMSAT President Joe Spier K6WAO did with hamradionow at hamcation. The presentation will be over the air on the local repeater.?
> Please contact me directly and i will send your information along to the coordinator.
> _______________________________________________
> Sent via AMSAT-BB at amsat.org. AMSAT-NA makes this open forum available
> to all interested persons worldwide without requiring membership. Opinions expressed
> are solely those of the author, and do not reflect the official views of AMSAT-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 royldean at gmail.com  Wed Feb 28 12:14:55 2018
From: royldean at gmail.com (Roy Dean)
Date: Wed, 28 Feb 2018 07:14:55 -0500
Subject: [amsat-bb] Looking for someone from AMSAT/sat expert
Message-ID: <CADGPg2smPthGkX1drGjeTn9hwp2JC8HyhCM_N7R=LszdNqLR7Q@mail.gmail.com>

 QRZ lists address of Abington PA area (3 land caught my eye).

I'm more interested in what repeater it is, so I can listen in!

-Roy
K3RLD


> Where is "here"?



Jerry Buxton, N?JY



On 2/27/2018 19:37, Joe N3XLS via AMSAT-BB wrote:
> >* Local club here is looking for someone that can speak about the AMSAT
> mission and/or workig satellites.  Something similar to what AMSAT
> President Joe Spier K6WAO did with hamradionow at hamcation. The
> presentation will be over the air on the local repeater.  *>* Please
> contact me directly and i will send your information along to the
> coordinator. *>* _______________________________________________ *>* Sent
> via AMSAT-BB at amsat.org. <http://www.amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb>
> AMSAT-NA makes this open forum available *>* to all interested persons
> worldwide without requiring membership. Opinions expressed *>* are solely
> those of the author, and do not reflect the official views of AMSAT-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://www.amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb>*

From rwmcgwier at gmail.com  Wed Feb 28 13:00:38 2018
From: rwmcgwier at gmail.com (Robert McGwier)
Date: Wed, 28 Feb 2018 13:00:38 +0000
Subject: [amsat-bb] Yoshihide Kozai
In-Reply-To: <339A14EA-9493-4F7A-AB50-2C661514D8AA@icloud.com>
References: <339A14EA-9493-4F7A-AB50-2C661514D8AA@icloud.com>
Message-ID: <CA+K5gzcE=Lu355FgCkOBfynUcYYHyG+0SLDqJ9vW3PYojjPQVQ@mail.gmail.com>

Yes, AO 13.

On Tue, Feb 27, 2018 at 1:09 PM Gregory Beat <w9gb at icloud.com> wrote:

> Jeopardy question?
>
> Oscar 13, AO-13
>
> greg, w9gb
>
> ===
> Subject: [amsat-bb] Yoshihide Kozai
>
> The long scientific life of Kozai ended recently with his death at ~90
> years old
>
> Kozai and Lidov proposed a mechanism for why the Luna 3 probe decayed into
> the Earth's atmosphere when everyone believed it would last "forever".
>
> This same mechanism describes the death of which amateur spacecraft?
>
> Bob
> N4HY
>
> Sent from iPad Air
>
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From n3xls at yahoo.com  Wed Feb 28 13:11:17 2018
From: n3xls at yahoo.com (Joe N3XLS)
Date: Wed, 28 Feb 2018 08:11:17 -0500
Subject: [amsat-bb] Looking for someone from AMSAT/sat expert
In-Reply-To: <CADGPg2smPthGkX1drGjeTn9hwp2JC8HyhCM_N7R=LszdNqLR7Q@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <20180228131131.6BB0689E5@lansing182.amsat.org>

Area would be northeast PA but will not have to be in the local area to persent. The local wanye county 146.655 repeater would be the group.?
-------- Original message --------From: Roy Dean <royldean at gmail.com> Date: 2/28/18  7:14 AM  (GMT-05:00) To: amsat-bb at amsat.org Subject: Re: [amsat-bb] Looking for someone from AMSAT/sat expert 
 QRZ lists address of Abington PA area (3 land caught my eye).

I'm more interested in what repeater it is, so I can listen in!

-Roy
K3RLD


> Where is "here"?



Jerry Buxton, N?JY



On 2/27/2018 19:37, Joe N3XLS via AMSAT-BB wrote:
> >* Local club here is looking for someone that can speak about the AMSAT
> mission and/or workig satellites.? Something similar to what AMSAT
> President Joe Spier K6WAO did with hamradionow at hamcation. The
> presentation will be over the air on the local repeater.? *>* Please
> contact me directly and i will send your information along to the
> coordinator. *>* _______________________________________________ *>* Sent
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From mccardelm at gmail.com  Wed Feb 28 14:23:47 2018
From: mccardelm at gmail.com (E.Mike McCardel)
Date: Wed, 28 Feb 2018 09:23:47 -0500
Subject: [amsat-bb] Looking for someone from AMSAT/sat expert
In-Reply-To: <CADGPg2smPthGkX1drGjeTn9hwp2JC8HyhCM_N7R=LszdNqLR7Q@mail.gmail.com>
References: <CADGPg2smPthGkX1drGjeTn9hwp2JC8HyhCM_N7R=LszdNqLR7Q@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <4B0134E1-EEAC-494F-A669-E3D40C0B7F80@gmail.com>

Just thinking out loud here.
Could they do this via echolink?

EMike McCardel, AA8EM
Rotating Editor AMSAT News Service
Sent from my iPhone

> On Feb 28, 2018, at 7:14 AM, Roy Dean <royldean at gmail.com> wrote:
> 
> QRZ lists address of Abington PA area (3 land caught my eye).
> 
> I'm more interested in what repeater it is, so I can listen in!
> 
> -Roy
> K3RLD
> 
> 
>> Where is "here"?
> 
> 
> 
> Jerry Buxton, N?JY
> 
> 
> 
> On 2/27/2018 19:37, Joe N3XLS via AMSAT-BB wrote:
>>> * Local club here is looking for someone that can speak about the AMSAT
>> mission and/or workig satellites.  Something similar to what AMSAT
>> President Joe Spier K6WAO did with hamradionow at hamcation. The
>> presentation will be over the air on the local repeater.  *>* Please
>> contact me directly and i will send your information along to the
>> coordinator. *>* _______________________________________________ *>* Sent
>> via AMSAT-BB at amsat.org. <http://www.amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb>
>> AMSAT-NA makes this open forum available *>* to all interested persons
>> worldwide without requiring membership. Opinions expressed *>* are solely
>> those of the author, and do not reflect the official views of AMSAT-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://www.amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb>*
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From kawfey at gmail.com  Wed Feb 28 14:46:48 2018
From: kawfey at gmail.com (Sterling Coffey)
Date: Wed, 28 Feb 2018 08:46:48 -0600
Subject: [amsat-bb] Looking for someone from AMSAT/sat expert
In-Reply-To: <4B0134E1-EEAC-494F-A669-E3D40C0B7F80@gmail.com>
References: <CADGPg2smPthGkX1drGjeTn9hwp2JC8HyhCM_N7R=LszdNqLR7Q@mail.gmail.com>
	<4B0134E1-EEAC-494F-A669-E3D40C0B7F80@gmail.com>
Message-ID: <CACxCfFrkC5fnTvZo1yY335TvhCHfEbTG-t9Em2ZjMN1KPjdMSw@mail.gmail.com>

I know this is a hobby of radios and everything, but wouldn't this be
better as a skype presentation during a club meeting, or a webex or
go2meeting?

If such a talk is successful over a repeater, I'd like to know. Maybe
that's what ham radio needs to get more repeaters out of silence.

On Wed, Feb 28, 2018 at 8:23 AM, E.Mike McCardel <mccardelm at gmail.com>
wrote:

> Just thinking out loud here.
> Could they do this via echolink?
>
> EMike McCardel, AA8EM
> Rotating Editor AMSAT News Service
> Sent from my iPhone
>
> > On Feb 28, 2018, at 7:14 AM, Roy Dean <royldean at gmail.com> wrote:
> >
> > QRZ lists address of Abington PA area (3 land caught my eye).
> >
> > I'm more interested in what repeater it is, so I can listen in!
> >
> > -Roy
> > K3RLD
> >
> >
> >> Where is "here"?
> >
> >
> >
> > Jerry Buxton, N?JY
> >
> >
> >
> > On 2/27/2018 19:37, Joe N3XLS via AMSAT-BB wrote:
> >>> * Local club here is looking for someone that can speak about the AMSAT
> >> mission and/or workig satellites.  Something similar to what AMSAT
> >> President Joe Spier K6WAO did with hamradionow at hamcation. The
> >> presentation will be over the air on the local repeater.  *>* Please
> >> contact me directly and i will send your information along to the
> >> coordinator. *>* _______________________________________________ *>*
> Sent
> >> via AMSAT-BB at amsat.org. <http://www.amsat.org/mailman/
> listinfo/amsat-bb>
> >> AMSAT-NA makes this open forum available *>* to all interested persons
> >> worldwide without requiring membership. Opinions expressed *>* are
> solely
> >> those of the author, and do not reflect the official views of AMSAT-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://www.amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb>*
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> > to all interested persons worldwide without requiring membership.
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From mdavidoff42 at gmail.com  Wed Feb 28 15:25:32 2018
From: mdavidoff42 at gmail.com (Martin Davidoff)
Date: Wed, 28 Feb 2018 10:25:32 -0500
Subject: [amsat-bb] Victor Kudielka and AO-13
Message-ID: <CA+9cpqV1L6tQw6UvP3ZAPgnNUaaJLPJU4UJeEq=MWhNgRzg+Kg@mail.gmail.com>

     The recent mention of the work by Kozai and Lidov and it's relation to
AO-13 stimulated a number of long dormant memories.  I've always been in
awe of Dr. Victor Kudielka, OE1VKW who, using 80286 (?) technology, was
able to apply their work to predict the demise of AO-13.

      Prior to launch I don't think any of us had considered the
possibility that asymmetries in the shape of the earth could cause
fluctuations in the eccentricity of AO-13's final orbit that would, without
affecting the spacecraft's total energy, lower the perigee to the point
where re-entry would occur.

      Which leads me to wonder about Victor's status these days.  I can't
find any reference to him post 2013.  Any info would be appreciated.

73, Martin, k2ubc


On Wed, Feb 28, 2018 at 8:00 AM, Robert McGwier <rwmcgwier at gmail.com> wrote:

> Yes, AO 13.
>
> On Tue, Feb 27, 2018 at 1:09 PM Gregory Beat <w9gb at icloud.com> wrote:
>
> > Jeopardy question?
> >
> > Oscar 13, AO-13
> >
> > greg, w9gb
> >
> > ===
> > Subject: [amsat-bb] Yoshihide Kozai
> >
> > The long scientific life of Kozai ended recently with his death at ~90
> > years old
> >
> > Kozai and Lidov proposed a mechanism for why the Luna 3 probe decayed
> into
> > the Earth's atmosphere when everyone believed it would last "forever".
> >
> > This same mechanism describes the death of which amateur spacecraft?
> >
> > Bob
> > N4HY
> >
> > Sent from iPad Air
> >
> --
> Bob McGwier
> Founder, Federated Wireless, Inc
> Founder and Technical Advisor, HawkEye 360, Inc
> Research Professor Virginia Tech
> Chief Scientist:  The Ted and Karyn Hume Center for National Security and
> Technology
> Senior Member IEEE, Facebook: N4HYBob, ARS: N4HY
> Faculty Advisor Virginia Tech Amateur Radio Assn, Trustee K4KDJ
> Member of PVRC (Roanoke-Blacksburg), TAPR,  life member of ARRL and AMSAT,
> NRVR.ORG (Rocketry)
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> to all interested persons worldwide without requiring membership. Opinions
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From cee at palomarlight.com  Wed Feb 28 17:17:03 2018
From: cee at palomarlight.com (CEE)
Date: Wed, 28 Feb 2018 09:17:03 -0800
Subject: [amsat-bb] L/v operation on AO-92
Message-ID: <59f7dc4e-abd7-22a2-df24-bc80bc7904d7@palomarlight.com>

with completion of a home brew "cheap yagi" on 1296, would attempt to 
work AO-92 on the L/v band. Can anyone suggest how I switch from the 
U/v? configuration to L/v on SATPC-32 and other related info?

Thanks - Chuck N7BFO



From jean.marc.momple at gmail.com  Wed Feb 28 18:06:27 2018
From: jean.marc.momple at gmail.com (Jean Marc Momple)
Date: Wed, 28 Feb 2018 22:06:27 +0400
Subject: [amsat-bb] L/v operation on AO-92
In-Reply-To: <59f7dc4e-abd7-22a2-df24-bc80bc7904d7@palomarlight.com>
References: <59f7dc4e-abd7-22a2-df24-bc80bc7904d7@palomarlight.com>
Message-ID: <A9870EC9-2025-4167-B902-77A18BE41B3A@gmail.com>

Hi Chuck,

Very easy, you need to put the frequency in Doppler.SQF file see below example from mine and use the CAT drop down menu to choose the L/V or U/V Fx. You may wish to copy the lines I am sending in your Doppler.SQF as already tested and works fine for me.

AO-92,145880,435350,FM,FM,Nor,0,0,Voice U/V
AO-92,145880,1267300,FM,FM,Nor,0,0,Voice L/V

PCsat32 is quite new to me also and I took about a week to be fully conversant with it and can understand your difficulties. Once you master it you will realize that it is probably the best tool we have for the birds. Somehow tricky at first glance to set it up right but when done it is so good compared with other soft I used for several years. I am really amazed and satisfy with it and it is surely worth the few $ spent particularly that the money goes in satellite projects.

Hope this help.

73


Jean Marc (3B8DU)



> On Feb 28, 2018, at 9:17 PM, CEE <cee at palomarlight.com> wrote:
> 
> with completion of a home brew "cheap yagi" on 1296, would attempt to work AO-92 on the L/v band. Can anyone suggest how I switch from the U/v  configuration to L/v on SATPC-32 and other related info?
> 
> Thanks - Chuck N7BFO
> 
> 
> _______________________________________________
> Sent via AMSAT-BB at amsat.org. AMSAT-NA makes this open forum available
> to all interested persons worldwide without requiring membership. Opinions expressed
> are solely those of the author, and do not reflect the official views of AMSAT-NA.
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From rwmcgwier at gmail.com  Wed Feb 28 19:51:31 2018
From: rwmcgwier at gmail.com (Robert McGwier)
Date: Wed, 28 Feb 2018 14:51:31 -0500
Subject: [amsat-bb] Yoshihide Kozai
In-Reply-To: <DE62DDB4-9521-43C8-B17E-932CAADE5760@beeson.cc>
References: <CA+K5gzcEA5YgGKxf+en+ORFOc=aoL+9iahfwjJVceuXxNs_Pyg@mail.gmail.com>
	<CA+K5gzf0vtv3zPK7U=NH=hLKLfLxi-6D6wg1xSRWKFqPmyOO6Q@mail.gmail.com>
	<CA+K5gzdRUd2ggEquh03-EM2nOzvXBM-eZqJTDoCQaoPMixJd1A@mail.gmail.com>
	<CA+K5gzeF4wA8+_iEGrWoU65A4cLuX5wFhdGL3mP0y5OCuj4VwA@mail.gmail.com>
	<CA+K5gzcz_mkOC6atPJ52x=ub_yWab=9MJAbi1=ZsTGNRMHEdGQ@mail.gmail.com>
	<CA+K5gzd60R9g+Hf_UhKTkDoKY7WKtWcGT7eBJyqi2BxqtvPS7w@mail.gmail.com>
	<CA+K5gze2i+1gQ6gcjzG=ohjyRef8qCLbsDBmMgWfU+LWX_dEHA@mail.gmail.com>
	<CA+K5gzdpvjHSWkZvxMeB_EcHOR5ok1NdGLDbBom7vvG9nav-7w@mail.gmail.com>
	<DE62DDB4-9521-43C8-B17E-932CAADE5760@beeson.cc>
Message-ID: <CA+K5gzcuBuHPV6aExfifqC4RnHtmfbb_mtHGyf+B5bhNV3iP=w@mail.gmail.com>

WB5AAA it is always my fault.  We were all ignorant so I am happy to share
blame with anyone who wants to step up.

Bob




On Tue, Feb 27, 2018 at 1:03 PM, Jim Beeson <jim at beeson.cc> wrote:

> Wow! Cool. RIP
>
>
>
> > On Feb 27, 2018, at 11:10 AM, Robert McGwier <rwmcgwier at gmail.com>
> wrote:
> >
> > The long scientific life of Kozai ended recently with his death at ~90
> > years old
> >
> > Kozai and Lidov proposed a mechanism for why the Luna 3 probe decayed
> into
> > the Earth's atmosphere when everyone believed it would last "forever".
> >
> > This same mechanism describes the death of which amateur spacecraft?
> >
> > Bob
> > N4HY
> > _______________________________________________
> > Sent via AMSAT-BB at amsat.org. AMSAT-NA makes this open forum available
> > to all interested persons worldwide without requiring membership.
> Opinions expressed
> > are solely those of the author, and do not reflect the official views of
> AMSAT-NA.
> > Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite
> program!
> > Subscription settings: http://www.amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb
>
>


-- 
Bob McGwier
Founder, Federated Wireless, Inc
Founder and Technical Advisor, HawkEye 360, Inc
Research Professor Virginia Tech
Chief Scientist:  The Ted and Karyn Hume Center for National Security and
Technology
Senior Member IEEE, Facebook: N4HYBob, ARS: N4HY
Faculty Advisor Virginia Tech Amateur Radio Assn, Trustee K4KDJ
Member of PVRC (Roanoke-Blacksburg), TAPR,  life member of ARRL and AMSAT,
NRVR.ORG (Rocketry)

From royldean at gmail.com  Wed Feb 28 19:55:01 2018
From: royldean at gmail.com (Roy Dean)
Date: Wed, 28 Feb 2018 14:55:01 -0500
Subject: [amsat-bb] Amsat Journal - South Atlantic Anomoly
Message-ID: <CADGPg2tf9FhUhB12yb6BjOrktJAMa_N3MR=JKedyH+5_LHXkag@mail.gmail.com>

Just FYI:

In the latest Amsat Journal there is a story about Fox Telemetry that
includes an interesting analysis of restarts in relation to the SAA.
(apologies, I can't remember the name of the author or the title)

By coincidence, one of the YouTube channels I watch is "Curious Droid",
which recently released a video on this exact topic.   Serendipitous timing:

https://youtu.be/ErmEiAJG22A

Interested to hear if it's accurate, or just blather - I'm not smart enough
on this topic to distinguish between the two.


---Roy
K3RLD

From mccardelm at gmail.com  Wed Feb 28 20:04:12 2018
From: mccardelm at gmail.com (E.Mike McCardel)
Date: Wed, 28 Feb 2018 15:04:12 -0500
Subject: [amsat-bb] Amsat Journal - South Atlantic Anomoly
In-Reply-To: <CADGPg2tf9FhUhB12yb6BjOrktJAMa_N3MR=JKedyH+5_LHXkag@mail.gmail.com>
References: <CADGPg2tf9FhUhB12yb6BjOrktJAMa_N3MR=JKedyH+5_LHXkag@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <E5EB8B81-7BCA-4BBE-AE14-2441A0BA8069@gmail.com>

The article in The AMSAT Journal is:
?Optimally Calculating and Plotting Subpoints for AO-85 CPU Resets? by Douglas D. Quagliana KA2UPW/5

EMike McCardel, AA8EM
Rotating Editor AMSAT News Service
Sent from my iPhone

> On Feb 28, 2018, at 2:55 PM, Roy Dean <royldean at gmail.com> wrote:
> 
> Just FYI:
> 
> In the latest Amsat Journal there is a story about Fox Telemetry that
> includes an interesting analysis of restarts in relation to the SAA.
> (apologies, I can't remember the name of the author or the title)
> 
> By coincidence, one of the YouTube channels I watch is "Curious Droid",
> which recently released a video on this exact topic.   Serendipitous timing:
> 
> https://youtu.be/ErmEiAJG22A
> 
> Interested to hear if it's accurate, or just blather - I'm not smart enough
> on this topic to distinguish between the two.
> 
> 
> ---Roy
> K3RLD
> _______________________________________________
> Sent via AMSAT-BB at amsat.org. AMSAT-NA makes this open forum available
> to all interested persons worldwide without requiring membership. Opinions expressed
> are solely those of the author, and do not reflect the official views of AMSAT-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 amsat.org  Wed Feb 28 20:06:38 2018
From: n8hm at amsat.org (Paul Stoetzer)
Date: Wed, 28 Feb 2018 15:06:38 -0500
Subject: [amsat-bb] AMSAT Website Password Reset Message
Message-ID: <CABzOSOoVDHh67Edq3UDSp7_GjF5QeFpr5CDALD6=jebkz1UhQw@mail.gmail.com>

Good afternoon,

Earlier this afternoon, many members received a notice that their
password had changed on the AMSAT website. These messages were sent in
error due to ongoing database migration work. There is no need to take
any action.

We apologize for any inconvenience.


73,

Paul Stoetzer, N8HM
Executive Vice President
Radio Amateur Satellite Corporation (AMSAT)

From g0kla at arrl.net  Wed Feb 28 20:20:57 2018
From: g0kla at arrl.net (Chris Thompson)
Date: Wed, 28 Feb 2018 15:20:57 -0500
Subject: [amsat-bb] Looking for someone from AMSAT/sat expert
In-Reply-To: <CACxCfFrkC5fnTvZo1yY335TvhCHfEbTG-t9Em2ZjMN1KPjdMSw@mail.gmail.com>
References: <CADGPg2smPthGkX1drGjeTn9hwp2JC8HyhCM_N7R=LszdNqLR7Q@mail.gmail.com>
	<4B0134E1-EEAC-494F-A669-E3D40C0B7F80@gmail.com>
	<CACxCfFrkC5fnTvZo1yY335TvhCHfEbTG-t9Em2ZjMN1KPjdMSw@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <CAJOf0+sVKS+GRcBVa=x-UOM+hFuOhg1S2228BV_ngZXFM6wHnQ@mail.gmail.com>

There are talks on technical topics every week on the Long Island Amateur
Radio Club repeater (LIMARC).  They have New York City as an audience of
course.  So it definitely works.

Chris

On Wed, Feb 28, 2018 at 9:46 AM, Sterling Coffey <kawfey at gmail.com> wrote:

> I know this is a hobby of radios and everything, but wouldn't this be
> better as a skype presentation during a club meeting, or a webex or
> go2meeting?
>
> If such a talk is successful over a repeater, I'd like to know. Maybe
> that's what ham radio needs to get more repeaters out of silence.
>
> On Wed, Feb 28, 2018 at 8:23 AM, E.Mike McCardel <mccardelm at gmail.com>
> wrote:
>
> > Just thinking out loud here.
> > Could they do this via echolink?
> >
> > EMike McCardel, AA8EM
> > Rotating Editor AMSAT News Service
> > Sent from my iPhone
> >
> > > On Feb 28, 2018, at 7:14 AM, Roy Dean <royldean at gmail.com> wrote:
> > >
> > > QRZ lists address of Abington PA area (3 land caught my eye).
> > >
> > > I'm more interested in what repeater it is, so I can listen in!
> > >
> > > -Roy
> > > K3RLD
> > >
> > >
> > >> Where is "here"?
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > > Jerry Buxton, N?JY
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > > On 2/27/2018 19:37, Joe N3XLS via AMSAT-BB wrote:
> > >>> * Local club here is looking for someone that can speak about the
> AMSAT
> > >> mission and/or workig satellites.  Something similar to what AMSAT
> > >> President Joe Spier K6WAO did with hamradionow at hamcation. The
> > >> presentation will be over the air on the local repeater.  *>* Please
> > >> contact me directly and i will send your information along to the
> > >> coordinator. *>* _______________________________________________ *>*
> > Sent
> > >> via AMSAT-BB at amsat.org. <http://www.amsat.org/mailman/
> > listinfo/amsat-bb>
> > >> AMSAT-NA makes this open forum available *>* to all interested persons
> > >> worldwide without requiring membership. Opinions expressed *>* are
> > solely
> > >> those of the author, and do not reflect the official views of
> AMSAT-NA.
> > *>*
> > >> Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite
> > program! *
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> > > are solely those of the author, and do not reflect the official views
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> > expressed
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> to all interested persons worldwide without requiring membership. Opinions
> expressed
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-- 
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g0kla at arrl.net

From n0jy at amsat.org  Wed Feb 28 21:36:06 2018
From: n0jy at amsat.org (Jerry Buxton)
Date: Wed, 28 Feb 2018 15:36:06 -0600
Subject: [amsat-bb] Amsat Journal - South Atlantic Anomoly
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Hi Roy,

I follow Curious Droid too and this piece on the SAA, as are his others
in general, are interesting and good information.
>From the Fox-1 perspective, it was known early in the design that the
SAA would/could have a big effect on operation and lifetime so designs
take into account the best choices of COTS parts able to "weather the
storm" as well as the operation of the IHU and radio in general.? The
resets are expected and we believe they may in some instances not even
be noticed by satellite users (other than the reset number increment)
because the radio is designed to operate without the IHU, albeit without
telemetry as well, in the expectation that the IHU will fail sooner than
the RF systems over the lifetime of the satellite.

In addition, the Vanderbilt University radiation experiments on Fox-1A,
Fox-1B, Fox-1C, and Fox-1E are all designed to observe the effects of
the SAA as well as other charged particle events on COTS components.

So at least I enjoy what we see in the SAA including resets, in fact the
occasional reset outside of the SAA or auroral oval is what catches my
eye since it is unexpected!

Jerry Buxton, N?JY

On 2/28/2018 13:55, Roy Dean wrote:
> Just FYI:
>
> In the latest Amsat Journal there is a story about Fox Telemetry that
> includes an interesting analysis of restarts in relation to the SAA.
> (apologies, I can't remember the name of the author or the title)
>
> By coincidence, one of the YouTube channels I watch is "Curious Droid",
> which recently released a video on this exact topic.   Serendipitous timing:
>
> https://youtu.be/ErmEiAJG22A
>
> Interested to hear if it's accurate, or just blather - I'm not smart enough
> on this topic to distinguish between the two.
>
>
> ---Roy
> K3RLD
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From pconver at gmail.com  Wed Feb 28 22:12:12 2018
From: pconver at gmail.com (Pedro Converso)
Date: Wed, 28 Feb 2018 19:12:12 -0300
Subject: [amsat-bb] Amsat Journal - South Atlantic Anomoly
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Interesting comments on South Atlantic Anomaly (SAA)
During PACSATs era, circa 1991, the LUSAT & PACSAT had their memory with
detection of SEU (Single Event Upsets).
They generate ELogs (Error Logs), with time in wich a glitch (radiation)
hit memory data.
The onboard software recorded time of the SEU, therefore knowing time,
satellite position over earth could be obtained.
We did for LUSAT a basic program at that time, that analyze ELogs and
plotted on a map where was the hit produced.
Surprisingly SAA appeared on the map, with more hits right showing at the
place where South Atlantic Anomaly was.
Program also shows operation of the fantastic PG/PB protocol that allowed
upload/download/share messages and large files worldwide.
This program is still operational, can be downloaded and run from
http://amsat.org.ar/SOFTWARE/TRACK1/SHOWLOG.ZIP

73, LU7ABF, Pedro

On Wed, Feb 28, 2018 at 6:36 PM, Jerry Buxton <n0jy at amsat.org> wrote:

> Hi Roy,
>
> I follow Curious Droid too and this piece on the SAA, as are his others
> in general, are interesting and good information.
> From the Fox-1 perspective, it was known early in the design that the
> SAA would/could have a big effect on operation and lifetime so designs
> take into account the best choices of COTS parts able to "weather the
> storm" as well as the operation of the IHU and radio in general.  The
> resets are expected and we believe they may in some instances not even
> be noticed by satellite users (other than the reset number increment)
> because the radio is designed to operate without the IHU, albeit without
> telemetry as well, in the expectation that the IHU will fail sooner than
> the RF systems over the lifetime of the satellite.
>
> In addition, the Vanderbilt University radiation experiments on Fox-1A,
> Fox-1B, Fox-1C, and Fox-1E are all designed to observe the effects of
> the SAA as well as other charged particle events on COTS components.
>
> So at least I enjoy what we see in the SAA including resets, in fact the
> occasional reset outside of the SAA or auroral oval is what catches my
> eye since it is unexpected!
>
> Jerry Buxton, N?JY
>
> On 2/28/2018 13:55, Roy Dean wrote:
> > Just FYI:
> >
> > In the latest Amsat Journal there is a story about Fox Telemetry that
> > includes an interesting analysis of restarts in relation to the SAA.
> > (apologies, I can't remember the name of the author or the title)
> >
> > By coincidence, one of the YouTube channels I watch is "Curious Droid",
> > which recently released a video on this exact topic.   Serendipitous
> timing:
> >
> > https://youtu.be/ErmEiAJG22A
> >
> > Interested to hear if it's accurate, or just blather - I'm not smart
> enough
> > on this topic to distinguish between the two.
> >
> >
> > ---Roy
> > K3RLD
> > _______________________________________________
> > Sent via AMSAT-BB at amsat.org. AMSAT-NA makes this open forum available
> > to all interested persons worldwide without requiring membership.
> Opinions expressed
> > are solely those of the author, and do not reflect the official views of
> AMSAT-NA.
> > Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite
> program!
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> >
>
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From jhill_81 at yahoo.com  Wed Feb 28 22:55:54 2018
From: jhill_81 at yahoo.com (Mr B r a d)
Date: Wed, 28 Feb 2018 22:55:54 +0000 (UTC)
Subject: [amsat-bb] need Elmer'ing Satpc32 & deaf ts2000
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?Hello ListI have been having trouble getting going with full doppler tuning with satpc32 and the ts2000 , I have the port and baud set.the most I have got it the radio to do is? make a chirp-beep sound and sometimes the incorrect bands will load into the vfo'swhen I click on the birds A,B,C,D etc , but I can not seem to get it to tune the correct frequency's or start to tunethe vfo as the sat flys over...?perhaps i need something more in the *.sql data files ??All the signals I have heard so far are very weak , Im guessing I going to need a good preamp and would also like feedbackon ready to install preamps and antenna's you like.please delete the original messages in your reply or go direct off list...jhill_81 at yahoo.com
Brad Ko6kL




From jfitzgerald at alum.wpi.edu  Wed Feb 28 23:14:05 2018
From: jfitzgerald at alum.wpi.edu (Joe Fitzgerald)
Date: Wed, 28 Feb 2018 18:14:05 -0500
Subject: [amsat-bb] Yoshihide Kozai
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Bob N4HY wrote:

> We were all ignorant so I am happy to share
>blame with anyone who wants to step up.


Don't be too hard on yourself, Bob.  This orbital lifetime estimation
stuff is difficult.   Some researchers think our friend Elon Musk may have
overestimated the lifetime of his Roadster by several orders of magnitude:

https://arxiv.org/abs/1802.04718

de KM1P Joe


From jfitzgerald at alum.wpi.edu  Wed Feb 28 23:26:04 2018
From: jfitzgerald at alum.wpi.edu (Joe Fitzgerald)
Date: Wed, 28 Feb 2018 18:26:04 -0500
Subject: [amsat-bb] AMSAT Website Password Reset Message
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Blame for this one falls squarely on my shoulders ... no telemetry
gremlins this time.

de KM1P Joe