From w7lrd at comcast.net  Fri May  1 00:42:10 2020
From: w7lrd at comcast.net (73 Bob W7LRD)
Date: Thu, 30 Apr 2020 17:42:10 -0700 (PDT)
Subject: [amsat-bb] RS-33 SQF
Message-ID: <1651227121.689591.1588293731107@connect.xfinity.com>

Where can  find SQF file for RS-44?
73 Bob W7LRD

From n8hm at arrl.net  Fri May  1 00:43:12 2020
From: n8hm at arrl.net (Paul Stoetzer)
Date: Thu, 30 Apr 2020 20:43:12 -0400
Subject: [amsat-bb] RS-33 SQF
In-Reply-To: <1651227121.689591.1588293731107@connect.xfinity.com>
References: <1651227121.689591.1588293731107@connect.xfinity.com>
Message-ID: <CABzOSOpwtWPhgaGey3c2_SwwoBR=46cPt-GA+sXWBVYRqtKN8Q@mail.gmail.com>

AMSAT?s website has a tool to generate new lines for your Doppler.sqf
files.
https://www.amsat.org/doppler-sqf-line-generator/

73,

Paul, N8HM

On Thu, Apr 30, 2020 at 20:42 73 Bob W7LRD via AMSAT-BB <amsat-bb at amsat.org>
wrote:

> Where can  find SQF file for RS-44?
> 73 Bob W7LRD
> _______________________________________________
> 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 ko6th.greg at gmail.com  Fri May  1 00:48:26 2020
From: ko6th.greg at gmail.com (Greg D)
Date: Thu, 30 Apr 2020 17:48:26 -0700
Subject: [amsat-bb] DOSAAF-85 transponder activation
In-Reply-To: <20200430235203.GC7101@debian>
References: <468221588233298@mail.yandex.ru> <20200430205448.GB7101@debian>
	<CAAJiE8NjiunYSyoObER1YNokL3a-aaNYijFipUTL77kAMcBnJA@mail.gmail.com>
	<20200430235203.GC7101@debian>
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I thought it was reported to be attached to the booster rocket, which
would represent a fairly significant source of drag.  But, at that
altitude, it should take a while to come down. 

Here's hoping for a long active life!

Greg  KO6TH

p.s.  BTW, object 44909 shows as satellite "BREEZE-KM R/B" in gPredict,
from Celestrak's data.


Lapo Pieri via AMSAT-BB wrote:
>  19:35 Thu 30 Apr 20  , Don KB2YSI wrote:
>> Does this mean it will be in orbit for quite a while?
> I think so. It's a satellite with a large passband, many qso at a time.
> I don't know about primary payload... let's hope well.
>
> 73, Lapo IK5NAX
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From va3mw at portcredit.net  Fri May  1 00:50:59 2020
From: va3mw at portcredit.net (Michael Walker)
Date: Thu, 30 Apr 2020 20:50:59 -0400
Subject: [amsat-bb] RS-33 SQF
In-Reply-To: <CABzOSOpwtWPhgaGey3c2_SwwoBR=46cPt-GA+sXWBVYRqtKN8Q@mail.gmail.com>
References: <1651227121.689591.1588293731107@connect.xfinity.com>
	<CABzOSOpwtWPhgaGey3c2_SwwoBR=46cPt-GA+sXWBVYRqtKN8Q@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <CA+33ts4m9QxciY4169-NJ02E0h60DfwnqKiYRPS56N1HrDxyuQ@mail.gmail.com>

Setting up RS-44 in SATPC32

I'm having a major brain cramp on this

RS-44,435640,145965,USB,LSB,REV,0,0,SSB
RS-44,435.605,0,USB,0,REV,0,0,CW Beacon

I have updated the Doppler.sqf file.  Saved and restarted SATpc32.

I updated the Keps

But, I can't find the RS-44 in Satellites / nasa.all or anywhere else.

I know this is  pilot error, but I am unsure of my mistake.

thanks, Mike va3mw


On Thu, Apr 30, 2020 at 8:45 PM Paul Stoetzer via AMSAT-BB <
amsat-bb at amsat.org> wrote:

> AMSAT?s website has a tool to generate new lines for your Doppler.sqf
> files.
> https://www.amsat.org/doppler-sqf-line-generator/
>
> 73,
>
> Paul, N8HM
>
> On Thu, Apr 30, 2020 at 20:42 73 Bob W7LRD via AMSAT-BB <
> amsat-bb at amsat.org>
> wrote:
>
> > Where can  find SQF file for RS-44?
> > 73 Bob W7LRD
> > _______________________________________________
> > Sent via AMSAT-BB at amsat.org. AMSAT-NA makes this open forum available
> > to all interested persons worldwide without requiring membership.
> Opinions
> > expressed
> > are solely those of the author, and do not reflect the official views of
> > AMSAT-NA.
> > Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite
> program!
> > Subscription settings: https://www.amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb
> >
> _______________________________________________
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> to all interested persons worldwide without requiring membership. Opinions
> expressed
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From va3mw at portcredit.net  Fri May  1 00:52:01 2020
From: va3mw at portcredit.net (Michael Walker)
Date: Thu, 30 Apr 2020 20:52:01 -0400
Subject: [amsat-bb] RS-33 SQF
In-Reply-To: <CA+33ts4m9QxciY4169-NJ02E0h60DfwnqKiYRPS56N1HrDxyuQ@mail.gmail.com>
References: <1651227121.689591.1588293731107@connect.xfinity.com>
	<CABzOSOpwtWPhgaGey3c2_SwwoBR=46cPt-GA+sXWBVYRqtKN8Q@mail.gmail.com>
	<CA+33ts4m9QxciY4169-NJ02E0h60DfwnqKiYRPS56N1HrDxyuQ@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <CA+33ts5GGkenRz=5V_YP-5q2ir7GxN0+M8mAnnVY6DDG0SaSzg@mail.gmail.com>

Fixed the error on the beacon

DOSAFF-85,435640,145965,USB,LSB,REV,0,0,SSB
DOSAFF-85,435605,0,USB,0,REV,0,0,CW Beacon

On Thu, Apr 30, 2020 at 8:50 PM Michael Walker <va3mw at portcredit.net> wrote:

> Setting up RS-44 in SATPC32
>
> I'm having a major brain cramp on this
>
> RS-44,435640,145965,USB,LSB,REV,0,0,SSB
> RS-44,435.605,0,USB,0,REV,0,0,CW Beacon
>
> I have updated the Doppler.sqf file.  Saved and restarted SATpc32.
>
> I updated the Keps
>
> But, I can't find the RS-44 in Satellites / nasa.all or anywhere else.
>
> I know this is  pilot error, but I am unsure of my mistake.
>
> thanks, Mike va3mw
>
>
> On Thu, Apr 30, 2020 at 8:45 PM Paul Stoetzer via AMSAT-BB <
> amsat-bb at amsat.org> wrote:
>
>> AMSAT?s website has a tool to generate new lines for your Doppler.sqf
>> files.
>> https://www.amsat.org/doppler-sqf-line-generator/
>>
>> 73,
>>
>> Paul, N8HM
>>
>> On Thu, Apr 30, 2020 at 20:42 73 Bob W7LRD via AMSAT-BB <
>> amsat-bb at amsat.org>
>> wrote:
>>
>> > Where can  find SQF file for RS-44?
>> > 73 Bob W7LRD
>> > _______________________________________________
>> > Sent via AMSAT-BB at amsat.org. AMSAT-NA makes this open forum available
>> > to all interested persons worldwide without requiring membership.
>> Opinions
>> > expressed
>> > are solely those of the author, and do not reflect the official views of
>> > AMSAT-NA.
>> > Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite
>> program!
>> > Subscription settings: https://www.amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb
>> >
>> _______________________________________________
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>> to all interested persons worldwide without requiring membership.
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>

From DCFox at rwglaw.com  Fri May  1 00:55:26 2020
From: DCFox at rwglaw.com (D. Craig Fox)
Date: Fri, 1 May 2020 00:55:26 +0000
Subject: [amsat-bb] RS-33 SQF
In-Reply-To: <CABzOSOpwtWPhgaGey3c2_SwwoBR=46cPt-GA+sXWBVYRqtKN8Q@mail.gmail.com>
References: <1651227121.689591.1588293731107@connect.xfinity.com>
	<CABzOSOpwtWPhgaGey3c2_SwwoBR=46cPt-GA+sXWBVYRqtKN8Q@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <3cf375ff3d304881ae6dd077cd1767ca@RWGEX1.RWG.com>

Bob, just use FO-29, change name to RS-44, and change up and downlink frequencies.

73,
Craig
N6RSX


From n8hm at arrl.net  Fri May  1 00:58:32 2020
From: n8hm at arrl.net (Paul Stoetzer)
Date: Thu, 30 Apr 2020 20:58:32 -0400
Subject: [amsat-bb] RS-33 SQF
In-Reply-To: <CA+33ts5GGkenRz=5V_YP-5q2ir7GxN0+M8mAnnVY6DDG0SaSzg@mail.gmail.com>
References: <1651227121.689591.1588293731107@connect.xfinity.com>
	<CABzOSOpwtWPhgaGey3c2_SwwoBR=46cPt-GA+sXWBVYRqtKN8Q@mail.gmail.com>
	<CA+33ts4m9QxciY4169-NJ02E0h60DfwnqKiYRPS56N1HrDxyuQ@mail.gmail.com>
	<CA+33ts5GGkenRz=5V_YP-5q2ir7GxN0+M8mAnnVY6DDG0SaSzg@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <CABzOSOpwD3RTAtqEq6ZXE5m6HpUkExrVMp1vMUUA206w46cGrQ@mail.gmail.com>

It?s in nasabare.txt and you?ll want to use RS-44 for SatPC32 to pick it up
correctly.

73,

Paul, N8HM

On Thu, Apr 30, 2020 at 20:52 Michael Walker <va3mw at portcredit.net> wrote:

> Fixed the error on the beacon
>
> DOSAFF-85,435640,145965,USB,LSB,REV,0,0,SSB
> DOSAFF-85,435605,0,USB,0,REV,0,0,CW Beacon
>
> On Thu, Apr 30, 2020 at 8:50 PM Michael Walker <va3mw at portcredit.net>
> wrote:
>
>> Setting up RS-44 in SATPC32
>>
>> I'm having a major brain cramp on this
>>
>> RS-44,435640,145965,USB,LSB,REV,0,0,SSB
>> RS-44,435.605,0,USB,0,REV,0,0,CW Beacon
>>
>> I have updated the Doppler.sqf file.  Saved and restarted SATpc32.
>>
>> I updated the Keps
>>
>> But, I can't find the RS-44 in Satellites / nasa.all or anywhere else.
>>
>> I know this is  pilot error, but I am unsure of my mistake.
>>
>> thanks, Mike va3mw
>>
>>
>> On Thu, Apr 30, 2020 at 8:45 PM Paul Stoetzer via AMSAT-BB <
>> amsat-bb at amsat.org> wrote:
>>
>>> AMSAT?s website has a tool to generate new lines for your Doppler.sqf
>>> files.
>>> https://www.amsat.org/doppler-sqf-line-generator/
>>>
>>> 73,
>>>
>>> Paul, N8HM
>>>
>>> On Thu, Apr 30, 2020 at 20:42 73 Bob W7LRD via AMSAT-BB <
>>> amsat-bb at amsat.org>
>>> wrote:
>>>
>>> > Where can  find SQF file for RS-44?
>>> > 73 Bob W7LRD
>>> > _______________________________________________
>>> > Sent via AMSAT-BB at amsat.org. AMSAT-NA makes this open forum available
>>> > to all interested persons worldwide without requiring membership.
>>> Opinions
>>> > expressed
>>> > are solely those of the author, and do not reflect the official views
>>> of
>>> > AMSAT-NA.
>>> > Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite
>>> program!
>>> > Subscription settings: https://www.amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb
>>> >
>>> _______________________________________________
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>>> to all interested persons worldwide without requiring membership.
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>>> AMSAT-NA.
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>>> program!
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>>>
>>

From va3mw at portcredit.net  Fri May  1 01:02:50 2020
From: va3mw at portcredit.net (Michael Walker)
Date: Thu, 30 Apr 2020 21:02:50 -0400
Subject: [amsat-bb] RS-33 SQF
In-Reply-To: <CABzOSOpwD3RTAtqEq6ZXE5m6HpUkExrVMp1vMUUA206w46cGrQ@mail.gmail.com>
References: <1651227121.689591.1588293731107@connect.xfinity.com>
	<CABzOSOpwtWPhgaGey3c2_SwwoBR=46cPt-GA+sXWBVYRqtKN8Q@mail.gmail.com>
	<CA+33ts4m9QxciY4169-NJ02E0h60DfwnqKiYRPS56N1HrDxyuQ@mail.gmail.com>
	<CA+33ts5GGkenRz=5V_YP-5q2ir7GxN0+M8mAnnVY6DDG0SaSzg@mail.gmail.com>
	<CABzOSOpwD3RTAtqEq6ZXE5m6HpUkExrVMp1vMUUA206w46cGrQ@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <CA+33ts6ryKa_1rUu4e6rFTrbfPwFCFb-oPfYiiPXFrpe+gMVjw@mail.gmail.com>

Hi Paul

No joy there either.  I have RS-22, 30 and 40, but no 44.

Do I have to manually add it to AmsatNames.txt?

Thanks, Mike va3mw


On Thu, Apr 30, 2020 at 8:58 PM Paul Stoetzer <n8hm at arrl.net> wrote:

> It?s in nasabare.txt and you?ll want to use RS-44 for SatPC32 to pick it
> up correctly.
>
> 73,
>
> Paul, N8HM
>
> On Thu, Apr 30, 2020 at 20:52 Michael Walker <va3mw at portcredit.net> wrote:
>
>> Fixed the error on the beacon
>>
>> DOSAFF-85,435640,145965,USB,LSB,REV,0,0,SSB
>> DOSAFF-85,435605,0,USB,0,REV,0,0,CW Beacon
>>
>> On Thu, Apr 30, 2020 at 8:50 PM Michael Walker <va3mw at portcredit.net>
>> wrote:
>>
>>> Setting up RS-44 in SATPC32
>>>
>>> I'm having a major brain cramp on this
>>>
>>> RS-44,435640,145965,USB,LSB,REV,0,0,SSB
>>> RS-44,435.605,0,USB,0,REV,0,0,CW Beacon
>>>
>>> I have updated the Doppler.sqf file.  Saved and restarted SATpc32.
>>>
>>> I updated the Keps
>>>
>>> But, I can't find the RS-44 in Satellites / nasa.all or anywhere else.
>>>
>>> I know this is  pilot error, but I am unsure of my mistake.
>>>
>>> thanks, Mike va3mw
>>>
>>>
>>> On Thu, Apr 30, 2020 at 8:45 PM Paul Stoetzer via AMSAT-BB <
>>> amsat-bb at amsat.org> wrote:
>>>
>>>> AMSAT?s website has a tool to generate new lines for your Doppler.sqf
>>>> files.
>>>> https://www.amsat.org/doppler-sqf-line-generator/
>>>>
>>>> 73,
>>>>
>>>> Paul, N8HM
>>>>
>>>> On Thu, Apr 30, 2020 at 20:42 73 Bob W7LRD via AMSAT-BB <
>>>> amsat-bb at amsat.org>
>>>> wrote:
>>>>
>>>> > Where can  find SQF file for RS-44?
>>>> > 73 Bob W7LRD
>>>> > _______________________________________________
>>>> > Sent via AMSAT-BB at amsat.org. AMSAT-NA makes this open forum available
>>>> > to all interested persons worldwide without requiring membership.
>>>> Opinions
>>>> > expressed
>>>> > are solely those of the author, and do not reflect the official views
>>>> of
>>>> > AMSAT-NA.
>>>> > Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite
>>>> program!
>>>> > Subscription settings:
>>>> https://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: https://www.amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb
>>>>
>>>

From va3mw at portcredit.net  Fri May  1 01:12:04 2020
From: va3mw at portcredit.net (Michael Walker)
Date: Thu, 30 Apr 2020 21:12:04 -0400
Subject: [amsat-bb] RS-33 SQF
In-Reply-To: <CA+33ts6ryKa_1rUu4e6rFTrbfPwFCFb-oPfYiiPXFrpe+gMVjw@mail.gmail.com>
References: <1651227121.689591.1588293731107@connect.xfinity.com>
	<CABzOSOpwtWPhgaGey3c2_SwwoBR=46cPt-GA+sXWBVYRqtKN8Q@mail.gmail.com>
	<CA+33ts4m9QxciY4169-NJ02E0h60DfwnqKiYRPS56N1HrDxyuQ@mail.gmail.com>
	<CA+33ts5GGkenRz=5V_YP-5q2ir7GxN0+M8mAnnVY6DDG0SaSzg@mail.gmail.com>
	<CABzOSOpwD3RTAtqEq6ZXE5m6HpUkExrVMp1vMUUA206w46cGrQ@mail.gmail.com>
	<CA+33ts6ryKa_1rUu4e6rFTrbfPwFCFb-oPfYiiPXFrpe+gMVjw@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <CA+33ts4CZHozyjNDp=65ZDkvpmdMQZCm=Upq003En17CgyzzYg@mail.gmail.com>

I got it

I had to add

44909 19096E   RS-44

to AmsatNames.txt.

Mike va3mw


DOSAAF-85
1 44909U 19096E 20120.96346743 +.00000010 + 00000-0 + 00000-0 0 9999
2 44909 082.5239 027.5343 0217449 340.2089 019.0669 12.79706663015985


On Thu, Apr 30, 2020 at 9:02 PM Michael Walker <va3mw at portcredit.net> wrote:

> Hi Paul
>
> No joy there either.  I have RS-22, 30 and 40, but no 44.
>
> Do I have to manually add it to AmsatNames.txt?
>
> Thanks, Mike va3mw
>
>
> On Thu, Apr 30, 2020 at 8:58 PM Paul Stoetzer <n8hm at arrl.net> wrote:
>
>> It?s in nasabare.txt and you?ll want to use RS-44 for SatPC32 to pick it
>> up correctly.
>>
>> 73,
>>
>> Paul, N8HM
>>
>> On Thu, Apr 30, 2020 at 20:52 Michael Walker <va3mw at portcredit.net>
>> wrote:
>>
>>> Fixed the error on the beacon
>>>
>>> DOSAFF-85,435640,145965,USB,LSB,REV,0,0,SSB
>>> DOSAFF-85,435605,0,USB,0,REV,0,0,CW Beacon
>>>
>>> On Thu, Apr 30, 2020 at 8:50 PM Michael Walker <va3mw at portcredit.net>
>>> wrote:
>>>
>>>> Setting up RS-44 in SATPC32
>>>>
>>>> I'm having a major brain cramp on this
>>>>
>>>> RS-44,435640,145965,USB,LSB,REV,0,0,SSB
>>>> RS-44,435.605,0,USB,0,REV,0,0,CW Beacon
>>>>
>>>> I have updated the Doppler.sqf file.  Saved and restarted SATpc32.
>>>>
>>>> I updated the Keps
>>>>
>>>> But, I can't find the RS-44 in Satellites / nasa.all or anywhere else.
>>>>
>>>> I know this is  pilot error, but I am unsure of my mistake.
>>>>
>>>> thanks, Mike va3mw
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> On Thu, Apr 30, 2020 at 8:45 PM Paul Stoetzer via AMSAT-BB <
>>>> amsat-bb at amsat.org> wrote:
>>>>
>>>>> AMSAT?s website has a tool to generate new lines for your Doppler.sqf
>>>>> files.
>>>>> https://www.amsat.org/doppler-sqf-line-generator/
>>>>>
>>>>> 73,
>>>>>
>>>>> Paul, N8HM
>>>>>
>>>>> On Thu, Apr 30, 2020 at 20:42 73 Bob W7LRD via AMSAT-BB <
>>>>> amsat-bb at amsat.org>
>>>>> wrote:
>>>>>
>>>>> > Where can  find SQF file for RS-44?
>>>>> > 73 Bob W7LRD
>>>>> > _______________________________________________
>>>>> > Sent via AMSAT-BB at amsat.org. AMSAT-NA makes this open forum
>>>>> available
>>>>> > to all interested persons worldwide without requiring membership.
>>>>> Opinions
>>>>> > expressed
>>>>> > are solely those of the author, and do not reflect the official
>>>>> views of
>>>>> > AMSAT-NA.
>>>>> > Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite
>>>>> program!
>>>>> > Subscription settings:
>>>>> https://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: https://www.amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb
>>>>>
>>>>

From marklhammond at gmail.com  Fri May  1 01:32:59 2020
From: marklhammond at gmail.com (Mark L. Hammond)
Date: Thu, 30 Apr 2020 21:32:59 -0400
Subject: [amsat-bb] RS-33 SQF
In-Reply-To: <CA+33ts4m9QxciY4169-NJ02E0h60DfwnqKiYRPS56N1HrDxyuQ@mail.gmail.com>
References: <1651227121.689591.1588293731107@connect.xfinity.com>
	<CABzOSOpwtWPhgaGey3c2_SwwoBR=46cPt-GA+sXWBVYRqtKN8Q@mail.gmail.com>
	<CA+33ts4m9QxciY4169-NJ02E0h60DfwnqKiYRPS56N1HrDxyuQ@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <CAPRXzyqd_YoQUqAk=vOgvcnHyg9ObRT8Cy+k2EsjZBMWhT_91g@mail.gmail.com>

It's in Nasabare.txt

Mark N8MH

On Thu, Apr 30, 2020 at 9:31 PM Michael Walker via AMSAT-BB <
amsat-bb at amsat.org> wrote:

> Setting up RS-44 in SATPC32
>
> I'm having a major brain cramp on this
>
> RS-44,435640,145965,USB,LSB,REV,0,0,SSB
> RS-44,435.605,0,USB,0,REV,0,0,CW Beacon
>
> I have updated the Doppler.sqf file.  Saved and restarted SATpc32.
>
> I updated the Keps
>
> But, I can't find the RS-44 in Satellites / nasa.all or anywhere else.
>
> I know this is  pilot error, but I am unsure of my mistake.
>
> thanks, Mike va3mw
>
>
> On Thu, Apr 30, 2020 at 8:45 PM Paul Stoetzer via AMSAT-BB <
> amsat-bb at amsat.org> wrote:
>
> > AMSAT?s website has a tool to generate new lines for your Doppler.sqf
> > files.
> > https://www.amsat.org/doppler-sqf-line-generator/
> >
> > 73,
> >
> > Paul, N8HM
> >
> > On Thu, Apr 30, 2020 at 20:42 73 Bob W7LRD via AMSAT-BB <
> > amsat-bb at amsat.org>
> > wrote:
> >
> > > Where can  find SQF file for RS-44?
> > > 73 Bob W7LRD
> > > _______________________________________________
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From va3mw at portcredit.net  Fri May  1 01:41:28 2020
From: va3mw at portcredit.net (Michael Walker)
Date: Thu, 30 Apr 2020 21:41:28 -0400
Subject: [amsat-bb] RS-33 SQF
In-Reply-To: <CAPRXzyqd_YoQUqAk=vOgvcnHyg9ObRT8Cy+k2EsjZBMWhT_91g@mail.gmail.com>
References: <1651227121.689591.1588293731107@connect.xfinity.com>
	<CABzOSOpwtWPhgaGey3c2_SwwoBR=46cPt-GA+sXWBVYRqtKN8Q@mail.gmail.com>
	<CA+33ts4m9QxciY4169-NJ02E0h60DfwnqKiYRPS56N1HrDxyuQ@mail.gmail.com>
	<CAPRXzyqd_YoQUqAk=vOgvcnHyg9ObRT8Cy+k2EsjZBMWhT_91g@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <CA+33ts76zjptKyrsTDffXhe3eY4maYjv9sK88iD_khKd=dTD9w@mail.gmail.com>

Thanks

It wasn't there until I edited AmsatNames.txt

Mike


On Thu, Apr 30, 2020 at 9:33 PM Mark L. Hammond <marklhammond at gmail.com>
wrote:

> It's in Nasabare.txt
>
> Mark N8MH
>
> On Thu, Apr 30, 2020 at 9:31 PM Michael Walker via AMSAT-BB <
> amsat-bb at amsat.org> wrote:
>
>> Setting up RS-44 in SATPC32
>>
>> I'm having a major brain cramp on this
>>
>> RS-44,435640,145965,USB,LSB,REV,0,0,SSB
>> RS-44,435.605,0,USB,0,REV,0,0,CW Beacon
>>
>> I have updated the Doppler.sqf file.  Saved and restarted SATpc32.
>>
>> I updated the Keps
>>
>> But, I can't find the RS-44 in Satellites / nasa.all or anywhere else.
>>
>> I know this is  pilot error, but I am unsure of my mistake.
>>
>> thanks, Mike va3mw
>>
>>
>> On Thu, Apr 30, 2020 at 8:45 PM Paul Stoetzer via AMSAT-BB <
>> amsat-bb at amsat.org> wrote:
>>
>> > AMSAT?s website has a tool to generate new lines for your Doppler.sqf
>> > files.
>> > https://www.amsat.org/doppler-sqf-line-generator/
>> >
>> > 73,
>> >
>> > Paul, N8HM
>> >
>> > On Thu, Apr 30, 2020 at 20:42 73 Bob W7LRD via AMSAT-BB <
>> > amsat-bb at amsat.org>
>> > wrote:
>> >
>> > > Where can  find SQF file for RS-44?
>> > > 73 Bob W7LRD
>> > > _______________________________________________
>> > > Sent via AMSAT-BB at amsat.org. AMSAT-NA makes this open forum available
>> > > to all interested persons worldwide without requiring membership.
>> > Opinions
>> > > expressed
>> > > are solely those of the 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 kb1pvh at gmail.com  Fri May  1 01:43:26 2020
From: kb1pvh at gmail.com (Dave Webb KB1PVH)
Date: Thu, 30 Apr 2020 21:43:26 -0400
Subject: [amsat-bb] RS-33 SQF
In-Reply-To: <CA+33ts4m9QxciY4169-NJ02E0h60DfwnqKiYRPS56N1HrDxyuQ@mail.gmail.com>
References: <1651227121.689591.1588293731107@connect.xfinity.com>
	<CABzOSOpwtWPhgaGey3c2_SwwoBR=46cPt-GA+sXWBVYRqtKN8Q@mail.gmail.com>
	<CA+33ts4m9QxciY4169-NJ02E0h60DfwnqKiYRPS56N1HrDxyuQ@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <CAEMY9FdotTdCakcAUfJ5giNTfAyXvGUE-EVc6hpX3Ti_xTTnsw@mail.gmail.com>

It's in the nasabare source file.


https://www.amsat.org/tle/current/nasabare.txt
Dave-KB1PVH


Sent from my Galaxy S9

On Thu, Apr 30, 2020, 9:33 PM Michael Walker via AMSAT-BB <
amsat-bb at amsat.org> wrote:

> Setting up RS-44 in SATPC32
>
> I'm having a major brain cramp on this
>
> RS-44,435640,145965,USB,LSB,REV,0,0,SSB
> RS-44,435.605,0,USB,0,REV,0,0,CW Beacon
>
> I have updated the Doppler.sqf file.  Saved and restarted SATpc32.
>
> I updated the Keps
>
> But, I can't find the RS-44 in Satellites / nasa.all or anywhere else.
>
> I know this is  pilot error, but I am unsure of my mistake.
>
> thanks, Mike va3mw
>
>
> On Thu, Apr 30, 2020 at 8:45 PM Paul Stoetzer via AMSAT-BB <
> amsat-bb at amsat.org> wrote:
>
> > AMSAT?s website has a tool to generate new lines for your Doppler.sqf
> > files.
> > https://www.amsat.org/doppler-sqf-line-generator/
> >
> > 73,
> >
> > Paul, N8HM
> >
> > On Thu, Apr 30, 2020 at 20:42 73 Bob W7LRD via AMSAT-BB <
> > amsat-bb at amsat.org>
> > wrote:
> >
> > > Where can  find SQF file for RS-44?
> > > 73 Bob W7LRD
> > > _______________________________________________
> > > Sent via AMSAT-BB at amsat.org. AMSAT-NA makes this open forum available
> > > to all interested persons worldwide without requiring membership.
> > Opinions
> > > expressed
> > > are solely those of the 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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> > to all interested persons worldwide without requiring membership.
> Opinions
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> > AMSAT-NA.
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> program!
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> expressed
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From dougfaunt at gmail.com  Fri May  1 02:49:12 2020
From: dougfaunt at gmail.com (Doug Faunt N6TQS +1-510-717-1197)
Date: Thu, 30 Apr 2020 19:49:12 -0700
Subject: [amsat-bb] S100 bus, history
Message-ID: <CAHirYAhzbTYL_2f5BMhVwYG+UDmtjLMrXdDWRUxBx-q1YewHhg@mail.gmail.com>

Back in the day, there was an Amsat project to make a ham oriented S100 bus
board.  I think it had a RTTY interface, and some other things.
Does anyone recall more details?
73, Doug

From n8hm at arrl.net  Fri May  1 03:15:30 2020
From: n8hm at arrl.net (Paul Stoetzer)
Date: Thu, 30 Apr 2020 23:15:30 -0400
Subject: [amsat-bb] S100 bus, history
In-Reply-To: <CAHirYAhzbTYL_2f5BMhVwYG+UDmtjLMrXdDWRUxBx-q1YewHhg@mail.gmail.com>
References: <CAHirYAhzbTYL_2f5BMhVwYG+UDmtjLMrXdDWRUxBx-q1YewHhg@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <CABzOSOq_3Q26NrVvFj9k7TL2NhezVjxHTGv7YzUMm=3ncPrc_w@mail.gmail.com>

There are numerous updates in the old AMSAT Newsletters with details about
it, but I think this Byte article probably sums up the project best.

https://archive.org/details/byte-magazine-1979-09

73,

Paul, N8HM

On Thu, Apr 30, 2020 at 22:49 Doug Faunt N6TQS +1-510-717-1197 via AMSAT-BB
<amsat-bb at amsat.org> wrote:

> Back in the day, there was an Amsat project to make a ham oriented S100 bus
> board.  I think it had a RTTY interface, and some other things.
> Does anyone recall more details?
> 73, Doug
> _______________________________________________
> Sent via AMSAT-BB at amsat.org. AMSAT-NA makes this open forum available
> to all interested persons worldwide without requiring membership. Opinions
> expressed
> are solely those of the 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 May  1 03:16:30 2020
From: n8hm at arrl.net (Paul Stoetzer)
Date: Thu, 30 Apr 2020 23:16:30 -0400
Subject: [amsat-bb] S100 bus, history
In-Reply-To: <CABzOSOq_3Q26NrVvFj9k7TL2NhezVjxHTGv7YzUMm=3ncPrc_w@mail.gmail.com>
References: <CAHirYAhzbTYL_2f5BMhVwYG+UDmtjLMrXdDWRUxBx-q1YewHhg@mail.gmail.com>
	<CABzOSOq_3Q26NrVvFj9k7TL2NhezVjxHTGv7YzUMm=3ncPrc_w@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <CABzOSOr8TVx65zJp3ErDXo4=qQfNm_ojuic-reXQoz5fuwOO=Q@mail.gmail.com>

That?s the link to the whole issue. Here?s a direct link to the article.

https://archive.org/details/byte-magazine-1979-09/page/n183

73,

Paul, N8HM

On Thu, Apr 30, 2020 at 23:15 Paul Stoetzer <n8hm at arrl.net> wrote:

> There are numerous updates in the old AMSAT Newsletters with details about
> it, but I think this Byte article probably sums up the project best.
>
> https://archive.org/details/byte-magazine-1979-09
>
> 73,
>
> Paul, N8HM
>
> On Thu, Apr 30, 2020 at 22:49 Doug Faunt N6TQS +1-510-717-1197 via
> AMSAT-BB <amsat-bb at amsat.org> wrote:
>
>> Back in the day, there was an Amsat project to make a ham oriented S100
>> bus
>> board.  I think it had a RTTY interface, and some other things.
>> Does anyone recall more details?
>> 73, Doug
>> _______________________________________________
>> Sent via AMSAT-BB at amsat.org. AMSAT-NA makes this open forum available
>> to all 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 dougfaunt at gmail.com  Fri May  1 03:44:01 2020
From: dougfaunt at gmail.com (Doug Faunt N6TQS +1-510-717-1197)
Date: Thu, 30 Apr 2020 20:44:01 -0700
Subject: [amsat-bb] S100 bus, history
In-Reply-To: <CABzOSOr8TVx65zJp3ErDXo4=qQfNm_ojuic-reXQoz5fuwOO=Q@mail.gmail.com>
References: <CAHirYAhzbTYL_2f5BMhVwYG+UDmtjLMrXdDWRUxBx-q1YewHhg@mail.gmail.com>
	<CABzOSOq_3Q26NrVvFj9k7TL2NhezVjxHTGv7YzUMm=3ncPrc_w@mail.gmail.com>
	<CABzOSOr8TVx65zJp3ErDXo4=qQfNm_ojuic-reXQoz5fuwOO=Q@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <CAHirYAgTqv=EfkF5cEyybzmCW_ka4Xpq_+0DuxGT3demnMtEtA@mail.gmail.com>

Thanks.  That's actually far more than I recall.
I was doing LSI-11 stuff at the time, and wasn't impressed by the S100 bus.
73, doug

On Thu, Apr 30, 2020 at 8:16 PM Paul Stoetzer <n8hm at arrl.net> wrote:
>
> That?s the link to the whole issue. Here?s a direct link to the article.
>
> https://archive.org/details/byte-magazine-1979-09/page/n183
>
> 73,
>
> Paul, N8HM
>
> On Thu, Apr 30, 2020 at 23:15 Paul Stoetzer <n8hm at arrl.net> wrote:
>>
>> There are numerous updates in the old AMSAT Newsletters with details about it, but I think this Byte article probably sums up the project best.
>>
>> https://archive.org/details/byte-magazine-1979-09
>>
>> 73,
>>
>> Paul, N8HM
>>
>> On Thu, Apr 30, 2020 at 22:49 Doug Faunt N6TQS +1-510-717-1197 via AMSAT-BB <amsat-bb at amsat.org> wrote:
>>>
>>> Back in the day, there was an Amsat project to make a ham oriented S100 bus
>>> board.  I think it had a RTTY interface, and some other things.
>>> Does anyone recall more details?
>>> 73, Doug
>>> _______________________________________________
>>> Sent via AMSAT-BB at amsat.org. AMSAT-NA makes this open forum available
>>> to all interested persons worldwide without requiring membership. Opinions expressed
>>> are solely those of the author, and do not reflect the official views of AMSAT-NA.
>>> Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite program!
>>> Subscription settings: https://www.amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb

From hamsat at xs4all.nl  Fri May  1 10:39:02 2020
From: hamsat at xs4all.nl (Nico Janssen)
Date: Fri, 1 May 2020 12:39:02 +0200
Subject: [amsat-bb] DOSAAF-85 transponder activation
In-Reply-To: <d66462f9-424b-1252-0043-aa12023aabad@xs4all.nl>
References: <468221588233298@mail.yandex.ru>
	<d66462f9-424b-1252-0043-aa12023aabad@xs4all.nl>
Message-ID: <bfa7b425-f5a5-7102-aec3-54eaa6b0e4d1@xs4all.nl>


The failure of RS44/DOSAAF 85 (also known in Russia as "Radio 2017")
to separate from the Breeze-KM stage also prevented the deployment
of BLITS M1, an experimental passive laser reflector satellite.

With RS 44 now attached to the Breeze-KM stage, its gravity gradient
stabilization boom can not be extended, because that is at the side
where the satellite is attached. But fortunately all radio antennas are
at the end of the satellite that points away from the stage. Therefore
the radio equipment of RS 44 is fully operational and works well. The
CW beacon on 435.604 MHz still only sends its ID "RS44". Maybe later
some telemetry can be sent as well.

73,
Nico PA0DLO

On 30-04-2020 14:06, Nico Janssen via AMSAT-BB wrote:
>
> The new amateur payload DOSAAF 85 appears to work very well.
> Doppler measurements confirm that it is indeed object 44909,
> 2019-096E. The satellite identifies itself as "RS44" (i.e. Radio
> Sputnik 44) on its CW beacon on 435.6043 kHz. The passband is
> about 63 kHz wide. It may also have a downlink between 2400 and
> 2485 MHz. The frequencies of RS44/DOSAAF 85 have not been IARU
> coordinated. The satellite is in an elliptical orbit with a perigee of
> 1175 km, an apogee of 1511 km and an inclination of 82.5 degrees.
>
> The payload is apparently attached to the Breeze-KM upper stage of
> a Rokot launch vehicle that launched three Gonets satellites on
> December 26, 2019. It was originally expected to launch in 2015.
> It is based on the Yubileiniy platform.
>
> For details, see https://space.skyrocket.de/doc_sdat/dosaaf-85.htm 
> <https://t.co/CCuN4HN8KI?amp=1>and
> http://spaceflight101.com/rockot-blasts-off-from-plesetsk-with-military-satellite-payloads/ 
>
>
> 73,
> Nico PA0DLO
>
> On 30-04-2020 10:08, Blinov Igor via AMSAT-BB wrote:
>> Good day!
>> Satellite DOSAAF-85 turn on transponder (linear, inverting) on for 
>> testing purposes.
>> UPLink 145965KHz +/-30 KHz
>> DOWNLink 435640KHz +/-30 KHz
>> BEACON 435605KHz
>> TLE:
>> 1 44909U 19096E?? 20120.96346743 +.00000010 +00000-0 +00000-0 0 9999
>> 2 44909 082.5239 027.5343 0217449 340.2089 019.0669 12.79706663015985
>> Try it!
>> -- 
>> 73! Igor, RW3XL
>>
>> _______________________________________________
>> Sent via AMSAT-BB at amsat.org. AMSAT-NA makes this open forum available
>> to all interested persons worldwide without requiring membership. 
>> Opinions expressed
>> are solely those of the 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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> to all 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 rw3xl at yandex.ru  Fri May  1 11:00:27 2020
From: rw3xl at yandex.ru (Blinov Igor)
Date: Fri, 01 May 2020 14:00:27 +0300
Subject: [amsat-bb] DOSAAF-85 transponder activation
In-Reply-To: <bfa7b425-f5a5-7102-aec3-54eaa6b0e4d1@xs4all.nl>
References: <468221588233298@mail.yandex.ru>
	<d66462f9-424b-1252-0043-aa12023aabad@xs4all.nl>
	<bfa7b425-f5a5-7102-aec3-54eaa6b0e4d1@xs4all.nl>
Message-ID: <632311588330773@mail.yandex.ru>

Hi
Where do you get it from?

01.05.2020, 13:44, "Nico Janssen via AMSAT-BB" <amsat-bb at amsat.org>:
> The failure of RS44/DOSAAF 85 (also known in Russia as "Radio 2017")
> to separate from the Breeze-KM stage also prevented the deployment
> of BLITS M1, an experimental passive laser reflector satellite.
>
> With RS 44 now attached to the Breeze-KM stage, its gravity gradient
> stabilization boom can not be extended, because that is at the side
> where the satellite is attached. But fortunately all radio antennas are
> at the end of the satellite that points away from the stage. Therefore
> the radio equipment of RS 44 is fully operational and works well. The
> CW beacon on 435.604 MHz still only sends its ID "RS44". Maybe later
> some telemetry can be sent as well.
>
> 73,
> Nico PA0DLO
>
> On 30-04-2020 14:06, Nico Janssen via AMSAT-BB wrote:
>> ?The new amateur payload DOSAAF 85 appears to work very well.
>> ?Doppler measurements confirm that it is indeed object 44909,
>> ?2019-096E. The satellite identifies itself as "RS44" (i.e. Radio
>> ?Sputnik 44) on its CW beacon on 435.6043 kHz. The passband is
>> ?about 63 kHz wide. It may also have a downlink between 2400 and
>> ?2485 MHz. The frequencies of RS44/DOSAAF 85 have not been IARU
>> ?coordinated. The satellite is in an elliptical orbit with a perigee of
>> ?1175 km, an apogee of 1511 km and an inclination of 82.5 degrees.
>>
>> ?The payload is apparently attached to the Breeze-KM upper stage of
>> ?a Rokot launch vehicle that launched three Gonets satellites on
>> ?December 26, 2019. It was originally expected to launch in 2015.
>> ?It is based on the Yubileiniy platform.
>>
>> ?For details, see https://space.skyrocket.de/doc_sdat/dosaaf-85.htm
>> ?<https://t.co/CCuN4HN8KI?amp=1>and
>> ?http://spaceflight101.com/rockot-blasts-off-from-plesetsk-with-military-satellite-payloads/
>>
>> ?73,
>> ?Nico PA0DLO
>>
>> ?On 30-04-2020 10:08, Blinov Igor via AMSAT-BB wrote:
>>> ?Good day!
>>> ?Satellite DOSAAF-85 turn on transponder (linear, inverting) on for
>>> ?testing purposes.
>>> ?UPLink 145965KHz +/-30 KHz
>>> ?DOWNLink 435640KHz +/-30 KHz
>>> ?BEACON 435605KHz
>>> ?TLE:
>>> ?1 44909U 19096E?? 20120.96346743 +.00000010 +00000-0 +00000-0 0 9999
>>> ?2 44909 082.5239 027.5343 0217449 340.2089 019.0669 12.79706663015985
>>> ?Try it!
>>> ?--
>>> ?73! Igor, RW3XL
>>>
>>> ?_______________________________________________
>>> ?Sent via AMSAT-BB at amsat.org. AMSAT-NA makes this open forum available
>>> ?to all interested persons worldwide without requiring membership.
>>> ?Opinions expressed
>>> ?are solely those of the 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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>
> _______________________________________________
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From w9gb at icloud.com  Fri May  1 12:08:14 2020
From: w9gb at icloud.com (Gregory Beat)
Date: Fri, 1 May 2020 07:08:14 -0500
Subject: [amsat-bb] S100 bus, history
Message-ID: <6B419FA4-93A5-4DDE-B0A3-B6D803548D69@icloud.com>

S-100 bus , new designs, and restorations are alive and well.
Over the past two years, a number of 1970s microcomputer pioneers have passed ? including Paul Allen (cancer) and Bill Godbout (Paradise/Camp Fire).

John Monahan hosts the S100 Computers web site.
http://www.s100computers.com/

On April 29, John released the newest S100computers board, FPGA 80286 SBC 
http://www.s100computers.com/My%20System%20Pages/FPGA%2080286%20SBC/80286%20SBC.htm
Orders are currently being taken for this board (show interest immediately, if you desire to participate).  Google Groups has the discussion forum: S100Computers 

greg, w9gb

==
Date: Thu, 30 Apr 2020 20:44:01 -0700
From: "Doug Faunt N6TQS +1-510-717-1197" <dougfaunt at gmail.com>
To: Paul Stoetzer <n8hm at arrl.net>
Cc: amsat-bb at amsat.org
Subject: Re: [amsat-bb] S100 bus, history

Thanks.  That's actually far more than I recall.
I was doing LSI-11 stuff at the time, and wasn't impressed by the S100 bus.
73, doug

On Thu, Apr 30, 2020 at 8:16 PM Paul Stoetzer <n8hm at arrl.net> wrote:
> 
> That?s the link to the whole issue. Here?s a direct link to the article.
> https://archive.org/details/byte-magazine-1979-09/page/n183
> 
> 73,
> Paul, N8HM

From n8hm at arrl.net  Fri May  1 12:30:20 2020
From: n8hm at arrl.net (Paul Stoetzer)
Date: Fri, 1 May 2020 05:30:20 -0700
Subject: [amsat-bb] ANS-122 AMSAT News Service Special Bulletin - New AMSAT
 Membership Portal Launched,
 March/April 2020 Edition of The AMSAT Journal Now Available
Message-ID: <CABzOSOpuDoPt=pb32tBDipHJzR0u9+KhwwvMOeCJ1PTYMexYxA@mail.gmail.com>

AMSAT NEWS SERVICE SPECIAL BULLETIN
ANS-122

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.

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:

* New AMSAT Membership Portal Launched, March/April 2020 Edition of
  The AMSAT Journal Now Available

SB SAT @ AMSAT $ANS-122
ANS-122 AMSAT News Service Special Bulletin

AMSAT News Service Bulletin 122.01
 From AMSAT HQ KENSINGTON, MD.
DATE May 1, 2020
To All RADIO AMATEURS
BID: $ANS-122.01

New AMSAT Membership Portal Launched, March/April 2020 Edition of The
AMSAT Journal Now Available

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic and the closure of the AMSAT office, the
March/April 2020 edition of The AMSAT Journal will not be printed and
mailed to members. Instead, a full-color PDF is being made available
on the AMSAT website. The issue can be downloaded below:

https://tinyurl.com/ANS-MarAprJournal

This issue includes detailed information about AMSAT's new online
membership portal, now active at https://launch.amsat.org. AMSAT
members are encouraged to review this article, which includes detailed
instructions on accessing your membership account. Stay tuned for
more features, including members-only content coming soon.

Articles in the March/April 2020 edition of The AMSAT Journal:

* Apogee View - Clayton Coleman, W5PFG
* Engineering Update - Jerry Buxton, N0JY
* Treasurer's Report - Robert Bankston, KE4AL
* AMSAT's New Member and Event Portal - Robert Bankston, KE4AL
* amsatLink ? Proposed Wireless Communications Network - Robert
  Bankston, KE4AL
* Educational Relations Update - Alan Johnston, KU2Y
* A New Design for the AMSAT CubeSat Simulator - Alan Johnston, KU2Y;
  Jim McLaughlin, KI6ZUM; David White, WD6DRI; Pat Kilroy, N8PK
* For Beginners ? Amateur Radio Satellite Primer IV - Keith Baker,
  KB1SF/VA3KSF
* PSAT 1U ? A Low-Cost, EasyBuild 1U CubeSat - George Downey, Robert
  Bruninga, WB4APR
* Gridmaster Heat Map - Paul Overn, KE0PBR

[ANS thanks the AMSAT office 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.

73 and Remember to help Keep Amateur Radio in Space,

This week's ANS Contributing Editor,

Paul Stoetzer, N8HM
n8hm at amsat dot org

From w2ev at yahoo.com  Fri May  1 14:27:38 2020
From: w2ev at yahoo.com (Ev Tupis)
Date: Fri, 1 May 2020 14:27:38 +0000 (UTC)
Subject: [amsat-bb] ANS-122 AMSAT News Service Special Bulletin - New
 AMSAT Membership Portal Launched,
 March/April 2020 Edition of The AMSAT Journal Now Available
In-Reply-To: <CABzOSOpuDoPt=pb32tBDipHJzR0u9+KhwwvMOeCJ1PTYMexYxA@mail.gmail.com>
References: <CABzOSOpuDoPt=pb32tBDipHJzR0u9+KhwwvMOeCJ1PTYMexYxA@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <621920266.272389.1588343258287@mail.yahoo.com>

A brilliantly formatted and well written Journal.? Kudos to the authors, editors and layout folks.? Wow.

Ev, W2EV
Rochester VHF Group







On Friday, May 1, 2020, 08:32:33 AM EDT, Paul Stoetzer via AMSAT-BB <amsat-bb at amsat.org> wrote: 





AMSAT NEWS SERVICE SPECIAL BULLETIN
ANS-122

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.

You can sign up for free e-mail delivery of the AMSAT News Service
Bulletins via the ANS List; to join this list see:
http://www.amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/ans



In this edition:

* New AMSAT Membership Portal Launched, March/April 2020 Edition of
? The AMSAT Journal Now Available

SB SAT @ AMSAT $ANS-122
ANS-122 AMSAT News Service Special Bulletin

AMSAT News Service Bulletin 122.01
>From AMSAT HQ KENSINGTON, MD.
DATE May 1, 2020
To All RADIO AMATEURS
BID: $ANS-122.01

New AMSAT Membership Portal Launched, March/April 2020 Edition of The
AMSAT Journal Now Available

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic and the closure of the AMSAT office, the
March/April 2020 edition of The AMSAT Journal will not be printed and
mailed to members. Instead, a full-color PDF is being made available
on the AMSAT website. The issue can be downloaded below:

https://tinyurl.com/ANS-MarAprJournal

This issue includes detailed information about AMSAT's new online
membership portal, now active at https://launch.amsat.org. AMSAT
members are encouraged to review this article, which includes detailed
instructions on accessing your membership account. Stay tuned for
more features, including members-only content coming soon.

Articles in the March/April 2020 edition of The AMSAT Journal:

* Apogee View - Clayton Coleman, W5PFG
* Engineering Update - Jerry Buxton, N0JY
* Treasurer's Report - Robert Bankston, KE4AL
* AMSAT's New Member and Event Portal - Robert Bankston, KE4AL
* amsatLink ? Proposed Wireless Communications Network - Robert
? Bankston, KE4AL
* Educational Relations Update - Alan Johnston, KU2Y
* A New Design for the AMSAT CubeSat Simulator - Alan Johnston, KU2Y;
? Jim McLaughlin, KI6ZUM; David White, WD6DRI; Pat Kilroy, N8PK
* For Beginners ? Amateur Radio Satellite Primer IV - Keith Baker,
? KB1SF/VA3KSF
* PSAT 1U ? A Low-Cost, EasyBuild 1U CubeSat - George Downey, Robert
? Bruninga, WB4APR
* Gridmaster Heat Map - Paul Overn, KE0PBR

[ANS thanks the AMSAT office 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.

73 and Remember to help Keep Amateur Radio in Space,

This week's ANS Contributing Editor,

Paul Stoetzer, N8HM
n8hm at amsat dot org
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From graham at shirville.com  Fri May  1 13:42:44 2020
From: graham at shirville.com (Graham Shirville)
Date: Fri, 1 May 2020 14:42:44 +0100
Subject: [amsat-bb] DOSAAF-85 transponder activation
In-Reply-To: <bfa7b425-f5a5-7102-aec3-54eaa6b0e4d1@xs4all.nl>
References: <468221588233298@mail.yandex.ru>
	<d66462f9-424b-1252-0043-aa12023aabad@xs4all.nl>
	<bfa7b425-f5a5-7102-aec3-54eaa6b0e4d1@xs4all.nl>
Message-ID: <adf14628-b55a-d59a-35ae-e0dc74ec9aac@shirville.com>

Oh dear - this also happened with RS25 which was launched on the same 
time as SSETI Express ...https://space.skyrocket.de/doc_sdat/mozhayets-5.htm

RS25 never became active but RS44 is certainly working well!

73

Graham G3VZV


On 01/05/2020 11:39, Nico Janssen via AMSAT-BB wrote:
>
> The failure of RS44/DOSAAF 85 (also known in Russia as "Radio 2017")
> to separate from the Breeze-KM stage also prevented the deployment
> of BLITS M1, an experimental passive laser reflector satellite.
>
> With RS 44 now attached to the Breeze-KM stage, its gravity gradient
> stabilization boom can not be extended, because that is at the side
> where the satellite is attached. But fortunately all radio antennas are
> at the end of the satellite that points away from the stage. Therefore
> the radio equipment of RS 44 is fully operational and works well. The
> CW beacon on 435.604 MHz still only sends its ID "RS44". Maybe later
> some telemetry can be sent as well.
>
> 73,
> Nico PA0DLO
>
> On 30-04-2020 14:06, Nico Janssen via AMSAT-BB wrote:
>>
>> The new amateur payload DOSAAF 85 appears to work very well.
>> Doppler measurements confirm that it is indeed object 44909,
>> 2019-096E. The satellite identifies itself as "RS44" (i.e. Radio
>> Sputnik 44) on its CW beacon on 435.6043 kHz. The passband is
>> about 63 kHz wide. It may also have a downlink between 2400 and
>> 2485 MHz. The frequencies of RS44/DOSAAF 85 have not been IARU
>> coordinated. The satellite is in an elliptical orbit with a perigee of
>> 1175 km, an apogee of 1511 km and an inclination of 82.5 degrees.
>>
>> The payload is apparently attached to the Breeze-KM upper stage of
>> a Rokot launch vehicle that launched three Gonets satellites on
>> December 26, 2019. It was originally expected to launch in 2015.
>> It is based on the Yubileiniy platform.
>>
>> For details, see https://space.skyrocket.de/doc_sdat/dosaaf-85.htm 
>> <https://t.co/CCuN4HN8KI?amp=1>and
>> http://spaceflight101.com/rockot-blasts-off-from-plesetsk-with-military-satellite-payloads/ 
>>
>>
>> 73,
>> Nico PA0DLO
>>
>> On 30-04-2020 10:08, Blinov Igor via AMSAT-BB wrote:
>>> Good day!
>>> Satellite DOSAAF-85 turn on transponder (linear, inverting) on for 
>>> testing purposes.
>>> UPLink 145965KHz +/-30 KHz
>>> DOWNLink 435640KHz +/-30 KHz
>>> BEACON 435605KHz
>>> TLE:
>>> 1 44909U 19096E?? 20120.96346743 +.00000010 +00000-0 +00000-0 0 9999
>>> 2 44909 082.5239 027.5343 0217449 340.2089 019.0669 12.79706663015985
>>> Try it!
>>> -- 
>>> 73! Igor, RW3XL
>>>
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>>> views of AMSAT-NA.
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>>> program!
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>>
>> _______________________________________________
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>> to all interested persons worldwide without requiring membership. 
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>> program!
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>
> _______________________________________________
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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 jeff at ke9v.net  Fri May  1 14:50:54 2020
From: jeff at ke9v.net (Jeff Davis)
Date: Fri, 1 May 2020 10:50:54 -0400
Subject: [amsat-bb] ANS-122 AMSAT News Service Special Bulletin - New
 AMSAT Membership Portal Launched,
 March/April 2020 Edition of The AMSAT Journal Now Available
In-Reply-To: <621920266.272389.1588343258287@mail.yahoo.com>
References: <CABzOSOpuDoPt=pb32tBDipHJzR0u9+KhwwvMOeCJ1PTYMexYxA@mail.gmail.com>
	<621920266.272389.1588343258287@mail.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <CA+m6R0-sXiYHcF7+=8fYAgKzXAeNb6KVoMEBSgSZQ8PuPzip_A@mail.gmail.com>

Indeed. Very nicely done. And the full-color PDF is exceptional. Sorry, but
now I can't go back to B/W or paper!

73, Jeff KE9V

On Fri, May 1, 2020 at 10:29 AM Ev Tupis via AMSAT-BB <amsat-bb at amsat.org>
wrote:

> A brilliantly formatted and well written Journal.  Kudos to the authors,
> editors and layout folks.  Wow.
>
> Ev, W2EV
> Rochester VHF Group
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
> On Friday, May 1, 2020, 08:32:33 AM EDT, Paul Stoetzer via AMSAT-BB <
> amsat-bb at amsat.org> wrote:
>
>
>
>
>
> AMSAT NEWS SERVICE SPECIAL BULLETIN
> ANS-122
>
> 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.
>
> You can sign up for free e-mail delivery of the AMSAT News Service
> Bulletins via the ANS List; to join this list see:
> http://www.amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/ans
>
>
>
> In this edition:
>
> * New AMSAT Membership Portal Launched, March/April 2020 Edition of
>   The AMSAT Journal Now Available
>
> SB SAT @ AMSAT $ANS-122
> ANS-122 AMSAT News Service Special Bulletin
>
> AMSAT News Service Bulletin 122.01
> From AMSAT HQ KENSINGTON, MD.
> DATE May 1, 2020
> To All RADIO AMATEURS
> BID: $ANS-122.01
>
> New AMSAT Membership Portal Launched, March/April 2020 Edition of The
> AMSAT Journal Now Available
>
> Due to the COVID-19 pandemic and the closure of the AMSAT office, the
> March/April 2020 edition of The AMSAT Journal will not be printed and
> mailed to members. Instead, a full-color PDF is being made available
> on the AMSAT website. The issue can be downloaded below:
>
> https://tinyurl.com/ANS-MarAprJournal
>
> This issue includes detailed information about AMSAT's new online
> membership portal, now active at https://launch.amsat.org. AMSAT
> members are encouraged to review this article, which includes detailed
> instructions on accessing your membership account. Stay tuned for
> more features, including members-only content coming soon.
>
> Articles in the March/April 2020 edition of The AMSAT Journal:
>
> * Apogee View - Clayton Coleman, W5PFG
> * Engineering Update - Jerry Buxton, N0JY
> * Treasurer's Report - Robert Bankston, KE4AL
> * AMSAT's New Member and Event Portal - Robert Bankston, KE4AL
> * amsatLink ? Proposed Wireless Communications Network - Robert
>   Bankston, KE4AL
> * Educational Relations Update - Alan Johnston, KU2Y
> * A New Design for the AMSAT CubeSat Simulator - Alan Johnston, KU2Y;
>   Jim McLaughlin, KI6ZUM; David White, WD6DRI; Pat Kilroy, N8PK
> * For Beginners ? Amateur Radio Satellite Primer IV - Keith Baker,
>   KB1SF/VA3KSF
> * PSAT 1U ? A Low-Cost, EasyBuild 1U CubeSat - George Downey, Robert
>   Bruninga, WB4APR
> * Gridmaster Heat Map - Paul Overn, KE0PBR
>
> [ANS thanks the AMSAT office 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.
>
> 73 and Remember to help Keep Amateur Radio in Space,
>
> This week's ANS Contributing Editor,
>
> Paul Stoetzer, N8HM
> n8hm at amsat dot org
> _______________________________________________
> Sent via AMSAT-BB at amsat.org. AMSAT-NA makes this open forum available
> to all interested persons worldwide without requiring membership. Opinions
> expressed
> are solely those of the author, and do not reflect the official views of
> AMSAT-NA.
> Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite program!
> Subscription settings: https://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: https://www.amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb
>


-- 
73 de Jeff

From w5rkn at w5rkn.com  Fri May  1 15:32:04 2020
From: w5rkn at w5rkn.com (Ronald Parsons)
Date: Fri, 1 May 2020 10:32:04 -0500
Subject: [amsat-bb] VUCC Awards-Endorsements for April 2020
Message-ID: <00b701d61fcd$aacee1d0$006ca570$@w5rkn.com>

VUCC Awards-Endorsements for April 2020

 

Here are the endorsements and new VUCC Satellite Awards issued by the  

ARRL for the period April 1, 2020 through May 1, 2020. 

Congratulations to all those who made the list this month! 

 

CALL     Apr    May

 

KO4MA   1750   1753

K7TAB    531    600

AE5B     442    450

ND0C     301    346

N4DCW    201    300

KC9UQR   252    275

WA9JBQ   225    250

W4DTA    217    240

WI6K     New    200

S57NML   126    179

DL4ZAB   150    172

KS1G     134    170

YO2CMI   100    168

KE0WPA   108    152

ZS5LEE   New    105

VE3CGA   New    100

 

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 the two months. 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! 

 

Ron W5RKN

 


From m5aka at yahoo.co.uk  Fri May  1 15:34:46 2020
From: m5aka at yahoo.co.uk (M5AKA)
Date: Fri, 1 May 2020 15:34:46 +0000 (UTC)
Subject: [amsat-bb] Online Space Workshop #OSW2020 this weekend
References: <1572469558.669638.1588347286194.ref@mail.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <1572469558.669638.1588347286194@mail.yahoo.com>

The Online Space Workshop #OSW2020 takes place this weekend May 2-3 
https://amsat-uk.org/2020/05/01/online-space-workshop-may-2-3/

First Guatemalan satellite deployed from the ISS https://amsat-uk.org/2020/04/30/guatemala-quetzal-1-cubesat/

DOSAAF-85 (RS-44) amateur radio transponder activated 
https://amsat-uk.org/2020/04/30/dosaaf-85-rs-44-amateur-radio-transponder-activated/


Trevor M5AKA----
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From jim at coloradosatellite.com  Fri May  1 16:43:15 2020
From: jim at coloradosatellite.com (Jim White)
Date: Fri, 1 May 2020 10:43:15 -0600
Subject: [amsat-bb] Address conflice SatPC32
Message-ID: <b173b782-517a-ba19-a493-b730ded0f4bc@coloradosatellite.com>

Need a little IT help here..

I have a PC running WSJT-X full time in WSPR mode.? When I start SatPC32 
on that same computer it kills the uploading of spots from WSJT-X.? It 
appears they both use 127.0.0.1.? WSJT-X apparently uses that address 
for Internet connections.? SatPC32 appears to use the same address 
between it and the rotor controller program (sort of guessing on that one).

So the question is how to change one or the other.? Perhaps it's easy to 
change SatPC32?? To be clear, I need to run both programs at the same 
time full time.

Thanks in advance.

Jim

jim at coloradosatellite.com

wd0e at amsat.org


From brennanprice at verizon.net  Fri May  1 17:26:13 2020
From: brennanprice at verizon.net (Brennan Price)
Date: Fri, 1 May 2020 17:26:13 +0000 (UTC)
Subject: [amsat-bb] Call for Nominations,
	2020 AMSAT Board of Directors Election
References: <844188759.492655.1588353973362.ref@mail.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <844188759.492655.1588353973362@mail.yahoo.com>

AMSAT solicits nominations for the 2020 AMSAT Board of Directors election, to be held in the third quarter of the year. The seats of the following three incumbent Directors expire in 2020 and will be filled by this year's election: Tom Clark, K3IO; Mark Hammond, N8MH; and Bruce Paige, KK5DO. Further, up to two Alternate Directors may be elected for one-year terms.

A valid nomination for Director must be written and requires either one Member Society or five current individual members in good standing to nominate an AMSAT member. Written nominations, with the nominee?s name, call sign, and contact information, as well as the nominators' names, call signs, and contact information, should be sent to the AMSAT Secretary:

Brennan Price, N4QX
300 Locust St SE, Unit E
Vienna VA 22180-4869
brennanprice at verizon.net
?
A copy should be sent to AMSAT Manager, Martha Saragovitz, at martha at amsat.org.

The AMSAT bylaws require that the nomination be written and in the form specified by the Secretary. In light of the ongoing pandemic and the resulting closure of the physical office, the Secretary has elected to accept written nomination materials in electronic form, including e-mail or electronic image of a paper document. Fax transmissions cannot be accepted due to the closure of the office.

No matter what means are used, petitions MUST be received by the Secretary no later than June 15th. The Secretary will verify the qualifications of candidates and nominating members or Member Societies as petitions are received, and will notify candidates whether their nominations are in order by the end of June.

73,
Brennan Price, N4QX
Secretary, AMSAT

From jean.marc.momple at gmail.com  Fri May  1 18:31:51 2020
From: jean.marc.momple at gmail.com (Jean Marc Momple)
Date: Fri, 1 May 2020 22:31:51 +0400
Subject: [amsat-bb] DOSAAF-85 transponder activation
In-Reply-To: <adf14628-b55a-d59a-35ae-e0dc74ec9aac@shirville.com>
References: <468221588233298@mail.yandex.ru>
	<d66462f9-424b-1252-0043-aa12023aabad@xs4all.nl>
	<bfa7b425-f5a5-7102-aec3-54eaa6b0e4d1@xs4all.nl>
	<adf14628-b55a-d59a-35ae-e0dc74ec9aac@shirville.com>
Message-ID: <14890325-0325-431C-8E11-6A018F66C4EB@gmail.com>

Dear All,

Confirmed Graham working well.

Made a quick QSO on RS-44 with my good friend Kob (E21EJC) which I contacted on a few birds in the past, really nice.

Also Rx 3B8FA on same bird, seems working fine so far.

73


Jean Marc (3B8DU0

> On May 1, 2020, at 5:42 PM, Graham Shirville via AMSAT-BB <amsat-bb at amsat.org> wrote:
> 
> Oh dear - this also happened with RS25 which was launched on the same time as SSETI Express ...https://space.skyrocket.de/doc_sdat/mozhayets-5.htm
> 
> RS25 never became active but RS44 is certainly working well!
> 
> 73
> 
> Graham G3VZV
> 
> 
> On 01/05/2020 11:39, Nico Janssen via AMSAT-BB wrote:
>> 
>> The failure of RS44/DOSAAF 85 (also known in Russia as "Radio 2017")
>> to separate from the Breeze-KM stage also prevented the deployment
>> of BLITS M1, an experimental passive laser reflector satellite.
>> 
>> With RS 44 now attached to the Breeze-KM stage, its gravity gradient
>> stabilization boom can not be extended, because that is at the side
>> where the satellite is attached. But fortunately all radio antennas are
>> at the end of the satellite that points away from the stage. Therefore
>> the radio equipment of RS 44 is fully operational and works well. The
>> CW beacon on 435.604 MHz still only sends its ID "RS44". Maybe later
>> some telemetry can be sent as well.
>> 
>> 73,
>> Nico PA0DLO
>> 
>> On 30-04-2020 14:06, Nico Janssen via AMSAT-BB wrote:
>>> 
>>> The new amateur payload DOSAAF 85 appears to work very well.
>>> Doppler measurements confirm that it is indeed object 44909,
>>> 2019-096E. The satellite identifies itself as "RS44" (i.e. Radio
>>> Sputnik 44) on its CW beacon on 435.6043 kHz. The passband is
>>> about 63 kHz wide. It may also have a downlink between 2400 and
>>> 2485 MHz. The frequencies of RS44/DOSAAF 85 have not been IARU
>>> coordinated. The satellite is in an elliptical orbit with a perigee of
>>> 1175 km, an apogee of 1511 km and an inclination of 82.5 degrees.
>>> 
>>> The payload is apparently attached to the Breeze-KM upper stage of
>>> a Rokot launch vehicle that launched three Gonets satellites on
>>> December 26, 2019. It was originally expected to launch in 2015.
>>> It is based on the Yubileiniy platform.
>>> 
>>> For details, see https://space.skyrocket.de/doc_sdat/dosaaf-85.htm <https://t.co/CCuN4HN8KI?amp=1>and
>>> http://spaceflight101.com/rockot-blasts-off-from-plesetsk-with-military-satellite-payloads/ 
>>> 
>>> 73,
>>> Nico PA0DLO
>>> 
>>> On 30-04-2020 10:08, Blinov Igor via AMSAT-BB wrote:
>>>> Good day!
>>>> Satellite DOSAAF-85 turn on transponder (linear, inverting) on for testing purposes.
>>>> UPLink 145965KHz +/-30 KHz
>>>> DOWNLink 435640KHz +/-30 KHz
>>>> BEACON 435605KHz
>>>> TLE:
>>>> 1 44909U 19096E   20120.96346743 +.00000010 +00000-0 +00000-0 0 9999
>>>> 2 44909 082.5239 027.5343 0217449 340.2089 019.0669 12.79706663015985
>>>> Try it!
>>>> -- 
>>>> 73! Igor, RW3XL
>>>> 
>>>> _______________________________________________
>>>> Sent via AMSAT-BB at amsat.org. AMSAT-NA makes this open forum available
>>>> to all interested persons worldwide without requiring membership. Opinions expressed
>>>> are solely those of the author, and do not reflect the official views of AMSAT-NA.
>>>> Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite program!
>>>> Subscription settings: https://www.amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb
>>> 
>>> _______________________________________________
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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.
>>> Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite program!
>>> Subscription settings: https://www.amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb
>> 
>> _______________________________________________
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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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> _______________________________________________
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> to all interested persons worldwide without requiring membership. Opinions expressed
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From kx9x at yahoo.com  Fri May  1 18:43:15 2020
From: kx9x at yahoo.com (Sean Kutzko)
Date: Fri, 1 May 2020 13:43:15 -0500
Subject: [amsat-bb] DOSAAF-85 transponder activation
In-Reply-To: <14890325-0325-431C-8E11-6A018F66C4EB@gmail.com>
References: <14890325-0325-431C-8E11-6A018F66C4EB@gmail.com>
Message-ID: <BAF3BDB6-24C4-4496-B7D1-D9B3F242A4BC@yahoo.com>

I made 11 QSOs on the 1627z pass over North America. Sounded fine.

Sent from the iPhone of Sean, KX9X

> On May 1, 2020, at 1:34 PM, Jean Marc Momple via AMSAT-BB <amsat-bb at amsat.org> wrote:
> 
> ?Dear All,
> 
> Confirmed Graham working well.
> 
> Made a quick QSO on RS-44 with my good friend Kob (E21EJC) which I contacted on a few birds in the past, really nice.
> 
> Also Rx 3B8FA on same bird, seems working fine so far.
> 
> 73
> 
> 
> Jean Marc (3B8DU0
> 
>> On May 1, 2020, at 5:42 PM, Graham Shirville via AMSAT-BB <amsat-bb at amsat.org> wrote:
>> 
>> Oh dear - this also happened with RS25 which was launched on the same time as SSETI Express ...https://space.skyrocket.de/doc_sdat/mozhayets-5.htm
>> 
>> RS25 never became active but RS44 is certainly working well!
>> 
>> 73
>> 
>> Graham G3VZV
>> 
>> 
>>> On 01/05/2020 11:39, Nico Janssen via AMSAT-BB wrote:
>>> 
>>> The failure of RS44/DOSAAF 85 (also known in Russia as "Radio 2017")
>>> to separate from the Breeze-KM stage also prevented the deployment
>>> of BLITS M1, an experimental passive laser reflector satellite.
>>> 
>>> With RS 44 now attached to the Breeze-KM stage, its gravity gradient
>>> stabilization boom can not be extended, because that is at the side
>>> where the satellite is attached. But fortunately all radio antennas are
>>> at the end of the satellite that points away from the stage. Therefore
>>> the radio equipment of RS 44 is fully operational and works well. The
>>> CW beacon on 435.604 MHz still only sends its ID "RS44". Maybe later
>>> some telemetry can be sent as well.
>>> 
>>> 73,
>>> Nico PA0DLO
>>> 
>>> On 30-04-2020 14:06, Nico Janssen via AMSAT-BB wrote:
>>>> 
>>>> The new amateur payload DOSAAF 85 appears to work very well.
>>>> Doppler measurements confirm that it is indeed object 44909,
>>>> 2019-096E. The satellite identifies itself as "RS44" (i.e. Radio
>>>> Sputnik 44) on its CW beacon on 435.6043 kHz. The passband is
>>>> about 63 kHz wide. It may also have a downlink between 2400 and
>>>> 2485 MHz. The frequencies of RS44/DOSAAF 85 have not been IARU
>>>> coordinated. The satellite is in an elliptical orbit with a perigee of
>>>> 1175 km, an apogee of 1511 km and an inclination of 82.5 degrees.
>>>> 
>>>> The payload is apparently attached to the Breeze-KM upper stage of
>>>> a Rokot launch vehicle that launched three Gonets satellites on
>>>> December 26, 2019. It was originally expected to launch in 2015.
>>>> It is based on the Yubileiniy platform.
>>>> 
>>>> For details, see https://space.skyrocket.de/doc_sdat/dosaaf-85.htm <https://t.co/CCuN4HN8KI?amp=1>and
>>>> http://spaceflight101.com/rockot-blasts-off-from-plesetsk-with-military-satellite-payloads/ 
>>>> 
>>>> 73,
>>>> Nico PA0DLO
>>>> 
>>>> On 30-04-2020 10:08, Blinov Igor via AMSAT-BB wrote:
>>>>> Good day!
>>>>> Satellite DOSAAF-85 turn on transponder (linear, inverting) on for testing purposes.
>>>>> UPLink 145965KHz +/-30 KHz
>>>>> DOWNLink 435640KHz +/-30 KHz
>>>>> BEACON 435605KHz
>>>>> TLE:
>>>>> 1 44909U 19096E   20120.96346743 +.00000010 +00000-0 +00000-0 0 9999
>>>>> 2 44909 082.5239 027.5343 0217449 340.2089 019.0669 12.79706663015985
>>>>> Try it!
>>>>> -- 
>>>>> 73! Igor, RW3XL
>>>>> 
>>>>> _______________________________________________
>>>>> Sent via AMSAT-BB at amsat.org. AMSAT-NA makes this open forum available
>>>>> to all interested persons worldwide without requiring membership. Opinions expressed
>>>>> are solely those of the author, and do not reflect the official views of AMSAT-NA.
>>>>> Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite program!
>>>>> Subscription settings: https://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: https://www.amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb
>>> 
>>> _______________________________________________
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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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>> _______________________________________________
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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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> 
> _______________________________________________
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> to all interested persons worldwide without requiring membership. Opinions expressed
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From kx9x at yahoo.com  Fri May  1 18:43:15 2020
From: kx9x at yahoo.com (Sean Kutzko)
Date: Fri, 1 May 2020 13:43:15 -0500
Subject: [amsat-bb] DOSAAF-85 transponder activation
In-Reply-To: <14890325-0325-431C-8E11-6A018F66C4EB@gmail.com>
References: <14890325-0325-431C-8E11-6A018F66C4EB@gmail.com>
Message-ID: <BAF3BDB6-24C4-4496-B7D1-D9B3F242A4BC@yahoo.com>

I made 11 QSOs on the 1627z pass over North America. Sounded fine.

Sent from the iPhone of Sean, KX9X

> On May 1, 2020, at 1:34 PM, Jean Marc Momple via AMSAT-BB <amsat-bb at amsat.org> wrote:
> 
> ?Dear All,
> 
> Confirmed Graham working well.
> 
> Made a quick QSO on RS-44 with my good friend Kob (E21EJC) which I contacted on a few birds in the past, really nice.
> 
> Also Rx 3B8FA on same bird, seems working fine so far.
> 
> 73
> 
> 
> Jean Marc (3B8DU0
> 
>> On May 1, 2020, at 5:42 PM, Graham Shirville via AMSAT-BB <amsat-bb at amsat.org> wrote:
>> 
>> Oh dear - this also happened with RS25 which was launched on the same time as SSETI Express ...https://space.skyrocket.de/doc_sdat/mozhayets-5.htm
>> 
>> RS25 never became active but RS44 is certainly working well!
>> 
>> 73
>> 
>> Graham G3VZV
>> 
>> 
>>> On 01/05/2020 11:39, Nico Janssen via AMSAT-BB wrote:
>>> 
>>> The failure of RS44/DOSAAF 85 (also known in Russia as "Radio 2017")
>>> to separate from the Breeze-KM stage also prevented the deployment
>>> of BLITS M1, an experimental passive laser reflector satellite.
>>> 
>>> With RS 44 now attached to the Breeze-KM stage, its gravity gradient
>>> stabilization boom can not be extended, because that is at the side
>>> where the satellite is attached. But fortunately all radio antennas are
>>> at the end of the satellite that points away from the stage. Therefore
>>> the radio equipment of RS 44 is fully operational and works well. The
>>> CW beacon on 435.604 MHz still only sends its ID "RS44". Maybe later
>>> some telemetry can be sent as well.
>>> 
>>> 73,
>>> Nico PA0DLO
>>> 
>>> On 30-04-2020 14:06, Nico Janssen via AMSAT-BB wrote:
>>>> 
>>>> The new amateur payload DOSAAF 85 appears to work very well.
>>>> Doppler measurements confirm that it is indeed object 44909,
>>>> 2019-096E. The satellite identifies itself as "RS44" (i.e. Radio
>>>> Sputnik 44) on its CW beacon on 435.6043 kHz. The passband is
>>>> about 63 kHz wide. It may also have a downlink between 2400 and
>>>> 2485 MHz. The frequencies of RS44/DOSAAF 85 have not been IARU
>>>> coordinated. The satellite is in an elliptical orbit with a perigee of
>>>> 1175 km, an apogee of 1511 km and an inclination of 82.5 degrees.
>>>> 
>>>> The payload is apparently attached to the Breeze-KM upper stage of
>>>> a Rokot launch vehicle that launched three Gonets satellites on
>>>> December 26, 2019. It was originally expected to launch in 2015.
>>>> It is based on the Yubileiniy platform.
>>>> 
>>>> For details, see https://space.skyrocket.de/doc_sdat/dosaaf-85.htm <https://t.co/CCuN4HN8KI?amp=1>and
>>>> http://spaceflight101.com/rockot-blasts-off-from-plesetsk-with-military-satellite-payloads/ 
>>>> 
>>>> 73,
>>>> Nico PA0DLO
>>>> 
>>>> On 30-04-2020 10:08, Blinov Igor via AMSAT-BB wrote:
>>>>> Good day!
>>>>> Satellite DOSAAF-85 turn on transponder (linear, inverting) on for testing purposes.
>>>>> UPLink 145965KHz +/-30 KHz
>>>>> DOWNLink 435640KHz +/-30 KHz
>>>>> BEACON 435605KHz
>>>>> TLE:
>>>>> 1 44909U 19096E   20120.96346743 +.00000010 +00000-0 +00000-0 0 9999
>>>>> 2 44909 082.5239 027.5343 0217449 340.2089 019.0669 12.79706663015985
>>>>> Try it!
>>>>> -- 
>>>>> 73! Igor, RW3XL
>>>>> 
>>>>> _______________________________________________
>>>>> Sent via AMSAT-BB at amsat.org. AMSAT-NA makes this open forum available
>>>>> to all interested persons worldwide without requiring membership. Opinions expressed
>>>>> are solely those of the author, and do not reflect the official views of AMSAT-NA.
>>>>> Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite program!
>>>>> Subscription settings: https://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: https://www.amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb
>>> 
>>> _______________________________________________
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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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>> _______________________________________________
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>> to all interested persons worldwide without requiring membership. Opinions expressed
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From pinoleronica at hotmail.com  Fri May  1 18:43:41 2020
From: pinoleronica at hotmail.com (Rafael Pena)
Date: Fri, 1 May 2020 18:43:41 +0000
Subject: [amsat-bb] G-5500 AZ Potentiometer
In-Reply-To: <mailman.27369.1588353980.2947.amsat-bb@amsat.org>
References: <mailman.27369.1588353980.2947.amsat-bb@amsat.org>
Message-ID: <DM5PR03MB32281629096350401DD7D7FAC6AB0@DM5PR03MB3228.namprd03.prod.outlook.com>

Hello everyone. 

I am looking for a compatible, if not the same, potentiometer for Yaesu G-5500.  The AZ is starting to do its dance queen.  Flickers between 180-270 and stabilizes after matching SatPC32 target.   But swings left at that area then settles.   I have already place some de-oxit on top of it (or better say, bottom).  It helped somewhat but I see the need for replacing it at some point soon.  

I placed a call to Yaesu Tech support and I am waiting on them to call me back.   The person answering the live line though first told me that the part is not available.   So I requested tech support.   This system is still being sold new all over the place and the pot must be available.   This same pot seems to be used in other similar Yaesu rotators, i.e., 5400.

 The pot has a number written RA25Y20S B501 083 321 which matches the number I saw someone who posted a Yaesu receipt of service performed.  Yaesu part number is S8101823

I have seen some on the #Bay that were listed by purchasers as compatible.  I missed the chance to buy the last two:

https://www.ebay.com/itm/1pcs-COSMOS-RA25Y20S-B501-500-OHM-1-2W-Wirewound-Potentiometer-TOCOS/142936946571

Any help is appreciated.

From tjschuessler at verizon.net  Fri May  1 18:56:37 2020
From: tjschuessler at verizon.net (tjschuessler at verizon.net)
Date: Fri, 1 May 2020 13:56:37 -0500
Subject: [amsat-bb] SubTone.SQF for PO-101
References: <00c601d61fea$3e500c10$baf02430$.ref@verizon.net>
Message-ID: <00c601d61fea$3e500c10$baf02430$@verizon.net>

I have an FT847 and want to update the SubTone.SQF file for the PO-101's
141.3 tone.  What is the appropriate HEX $ value for that line in the file
please.

Thanks

Tom Schuessler, N5HYP
EM12ms




From jean.marc.momple at gmail.com  Fri May  1 18:58:22 2020
From: jean.marc.momple at gmail.com (Jean Marc Momple)
Date: Fri, 1 May 2020 22:58:22 +0400
Subject: [amsat-bb] DOSAAF-85 transponder activation
In-Reply-To: <BAF3BDB6-24C4-4496-B7D1-D9B3F242A4BC@yahoo.com>
References: <14890325-0325-431C-8E11-6A018F66C4EB@gmail.com>
	<BAF3BDB6-24C4-4496-B7D1-D9B3F242A4BC@yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <14525001-15D2-465F-AC94-0F801F714C1E@gmail.com>

Sean,

You have the chance to have many OM?s around, congrats for you 11 QSO?s.

This side of the Globe not many OM?s on satellites and more being in the middle of the Indian Ocean the footprints are not necessarily covering other countries very well.

Keep safe

73


Jean Marc (3B8DU)


> On May 1, 2020, at 10:43 PM, Sean Kutzko <kx9x at yahoo.com> wrote:
> 
> I made 11 QSOs on the 1627z pass over North America. Sounded fine.
> 
> Sent from the iPhone of Sean, KX9X
> 
>> On May 1, 2020, at 1:34 PM, Jean Marc Momple via AMSAT-BB <amsat-bb at amsat.org> wrote:
>> 
>> ?Dear All,
>> 
>> Confirmed Graham working well.
>> 
>> Made a quick QSO on RS-44 with my good friend Kob (E21EJC) which I contacted on a few birds in the past, really nice.
>> 
>> Also Rx 3B8FA on same bird, seems working fine so far.
>> 
>> 73
>> 
>> 
>> Jean Marc (3B8DU0
>> 
>>> On May 1, 2020, at 5:42 PM, Graham Shirville via AMSAT-BB <amsat-bb at amsat.org> wrote:
>>> 
>>> Oh dear - this also happened with RS25 which was launched on the same time as SSETI Express ...https://space.skyrocket.de/doc_sdat/mozhayets-5.htm
>>> 
>>> RS25 never became active but RS44 is certainly working well!
>>> 
>>> 73
>>> 
>>> Graham G3VZV
>>> 
>>> 
>>>> On 01/05/2020 11:39, Nico Janssen via AMSAT-BB wrote:
>>>> 
>>>> The failure of RS44/DOSAAF 85 (also known in Russia as "Radio 2017")
>>>> to separate from the Breeze-KM stage also prevented the deployment
>>>> of BLITS M1, an experimental passive laser reflector satellite.
>>>> 
>>>> With RS 44 now attached to the Breeze-KM stage, its gravity gradient
>>>> stabilization boom can not be extended, because that is at the side
>>>> where the satellite is attached. But fortunately all radio antennas are
>>>> at the end of the satellite that points away from the stage. Therefore
>>>> the radio equipment of RS 44 is fully operational and works well. The
>>>> CW beacon on 435.604 MHz still only sends its ID "RS44". Maybe later
>>>> some telemetry can be sent as well.
>>>> 
>>>> 73,
>>>> Nico PA0DLO
>>>> 
>>>> On 30-04-2020 14:06, Nico Janssen via AMSAT-BB wrote:
>>>>> 
>>>>> The new amateur payload DOSAAF 85 appears to work very well.
>>>>> Doppler measurements confirm that it is indeed object 44909,
>>>>> 2019-096E. The satellite identifies itself as "RS44" (i.e. Radio
>>>>> Sputnik 44) on its CW beacon on 435.6043 kHz. The passband is
>>>>> about 63 kHz wide. It may also have a downlink between 2400 and
>>>>> 2485 MHz. The frequencies of RS44/DOSAAF 85 have not been IARU
>>>>> coordinated. The satellite is in an elliptical orbit with a perigee of
>>>>> 1175 km, an apogee of 1511 km and an inclination of 82.5 degrees.
>>>>> 
>>>>> The payload is apparently attached to the Breeze-KM upper stage of
>>>>> a Rokot launch vehicle that launched three Gonets satellites on
>>>>> December 26, 2019. It was originally expected to launch in 2015.
>>>>> It is based on the Yubileiniy platform.
>>>>> 
>>>>> For details, see https://space.skyrocket.de/doc_sdat/dosaaf-85.htm <https://t.co/CCuN4HN8KI?amp=1>and
>>>>> http://spaceflight101.com/rockot-blasts-off-from-plesetsk-with-military-satellite-payloads/ 
>>>>> 
>>>>> 73,
>>>>> Nico PA0DLO
>>>>> 
>>>>> On 30-04-2020 10:08, Blinov Igor via AMSAT-BB wrote:
>>>>>> Good day!
>>>>>> Satellite DOSAAF-85 turn on transponder (linear, inverting) on for testing purposes.
>>>>>> UPLink 145965KHz +/-30 KHz
>>>>>> DOWNLink 435640KHz +/-30 KHz
>>>>>> BEACON 435605KHz
>>>>>> TLE:
>>>>>> 1 44909U 19096E   20120.96346743 +.00000010 +00000-0 +00000-0 0 9999
>>>>>> 2 44909 082.5239 027.5343 0217449 340.2089 019.0669 12.79706663015985
>>>>>> Try it!
>>>>>> -- 
>>>>>> 73! Igor, RW3XL
>>>>>> 
>>>>>> _______________________________________________
>>>>>> Sent via AMSAT-BB at amsat.org. AMSAT-NA makes this open forum available
>>>>>> to all interested persons worldwide without requiring membership. Opinions expressed
>>>>>> are solely those of the author, and do not reflect the official views of AMSAT-NA.
>>>>>> Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite program!
>>>>>> Subscription settings: https://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: https://www.amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb
>>>> 
>>>> _______________________________________________
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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.
>>>> Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite program!
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>>> _______________________________________________
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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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>> 
>> _______________________________________________
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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 pinoleronica at hotmail.com  Fri May  1 19:06:39 2020
From: pinoleronica at hotmail.com (Rafael Pena)
Date: Fri, 1 May 2020 19:06:39 +0000
Subject: [amsat-bb] G-5500 AZ Potentiometer
In-Reply-To: <DM5PR03MB32281629096350401DD7D7FAC6AB0@DM5PR03MB3228.namprd03.prod.outlook.com>
References: <mailman.27369.1588353980.2947.amsat-bb@amsat.org>,
	<DM5PR03MB32281629096350401DD7D7FAC6AB0@DM5PR03MB3228.namprd03.prod.outlook.com>
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I did some research and found the manufacturer.

Additional info from manufacturer:
https://www.tocos-j.co.jp/e/catalog/list/?category_id=144


Single-shaft. Single-unit

 RA 25  Y  20  S   B    501 083 321
  1   2   3   5   6   7      9            

1= wire wound
2= size
3= Operating Temp Y= -10C to +100C
4= Style (if none then is panel mount type)
5= Shaft length 20: 20mm
6= Shaft type S: Slot / F:Flat / R:Round
7= Resistance taper B: Linear / A: Logarithm / C: Reverse Logarithm
8= Nominal Total Resistance Value code (3 digits)

Rafael / NN3RP

 


________________________________________
De: Rafael Pena <pinoleronica at hotmail.com>
Enviado: viernes, 1 de mayo de 2020 02:43 p. m.
Para: amsat-bb at amsat.org
Asunto: G-5500 AZ Potentiometer

Hello everyone.

I am looking for a compatible, if not the same, potentiometer for Yaesu G-5500.  The AZ is starting to do its dance queen.  Flickers between 180-270 and stabilizes after matching SatPC32 target.   But swings left at that area then settles.   I have already place some de-oxit on top of it (or better say, bottom).  It helped somewhat but I see the need for replacing it at some point soon.

I placed a call to Yaesu Tech support and I am waiting on them to call me back.   The person answering the live line though first told me that the part is not available.   So I requested tech support.   This system is still being sold new all over the place and the pot must be available.   This same pot seems to be used in other similar Yaesu rotators, i.e., 5400.

 The pot has a number written RA25Y20S B501 083 321 which matches the number I saw someone who posted a Yaesu receipt of service performed.  Yaesu part number is S8101823

I have seen some on the #Bay that were listed by purchasers as compatible.  I missed the chance to buy the last two:

https://www.ebay.com/itm/1pcs-COSMOS-RA25Y20S-B501-500-OHM-1-2W-Wirewound-Potentiometer-TOCOS/142936946571

Any help is appreciated.

From ingejack at cox.net  Fri May  1 19:10:21 2020
From: ingejack at cox.net (alex weimer)
Date: Fri, 1 May 2020 12:10:21 -0700 (MST)
Subject: [amsat-bb] Sub Tone for P-101 Sat
Message-ID: <1628704292.14027.1588360221184@myemail.cox.net>

Tone is  141.3 Hz

From ingejack at cox.net  Fri May  1 19:13:02 2020
From: ingejack at cox.net (alex weimer)
Date: Fri, 1 May 2020 12:13:02 -0700 (MST)
Subject: [amsat-bb] po-101 sub tone
Message-ID: <1233129722.14119.1588360382329@myemail.cox.net>

Tom: The sub tone is as follows

PO-101,141.3,$3F,1

Hope that helps  73 JACK KC7MG

From jfitzgerald at alum.wpi.edu  Fri May  1 19:13:09 2020
From: jfitzgerald at alum.wpi.edu (Joseph B. Fitzgerald)
Date: Fri, 1 May 2020 19:13:09 +0000
Subject: [amsat-bb] G-5500 AZ Potentiometer
In-Reply-To: <DM5PR03MB32281629096350401DD7D7FAC6AB0@DM5PR03MB3228.namprd03.prod.outlook.com>
References: <mailman.27369.1588353980.2947.amsat-bb@amsat.org>,
	<DM5PR03MB32281629096350401DD7D7FAC6AB0@DM5PR03MB3228.namprd03.prod.outlook.com>
Message-ID: <BLAPR22MB21154EF2DF94D500F9FD719187AB0@BLAPR22MB2115.namprd22.prod.outlook.com>

I didn't find a supplier, but I did find a datasheet. You can probably find a replacement from a different manufacturer.


Curiously it is only rated to -10C.

https://www.tocos-j.co.jp/tocos-j-wp/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/RA25_Series.pdf

de KM1P

________________________________________
From: AMSAT-BB <amsat-bb-bounces at amsat.org> on behalf of Rafael Pena via AMSAT-BB <amsat-bb at amsat.org>
Sent: Friday, May 1, 2020 2:43 PM
To: amsat-bb at amsat.org
Subject: [amsat-bb] G-5500 AZ Potentiometer

Hello everyone.

I am looking for a compatible, if not the same, potentiometer for Yaesu G-5500.  The AZ is starting to do its dance queen.  Flickers between 180-270 and stabilizes after matching SatPC32 target.   But swings left at that area then settles.   I have already place some de-oxit on top of it (or better say, bottom).  It helped somewhat but I see the need for replacing it at some point soon.

I placed a call to Yaesu Tech support and I am waiting on them to call me back.   The person answering the live line though first told me that the part is not available.   So I requested tech support.   This system is still being sold new all over the place and the pot must be available.   This same pot seems to be used in other similar Yaesu rotators, i.e., 5400.

 The pot has a number written RA25Y20S B501 083 321 which matches the number I saw someone who posted a Yaesu receipt of service performed.  Yaesu part number is S8101823

I have seen some on the #Bay that were listed by purchasers as compatible.  I missed the chance to buy the last two:

https://www.ebay.com/itm/1pcs-COSMOS-RA25Y20S-B501-500-OHM-1-2W-Wirewound-Potentiometer-TOCOS/142936946571

Any help is appreciated.
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From wb1fj-bb at fisher.cc  Fri May  1 19:14:21 2020
From: wb1fj-bb at fisher.cc (Burns Fisher)
Date: Fri, 1 May 2020 15:14:21 -0400
Subject: [amsat-bb] SubTone.SQF for PO-101
In-Reply-To: <00c601d61fea$3e500c10$baf02430$@verizon.net>
References: <00c601d61fea$3e500c10$baf02430$.ref@verizon.net>
	<00c601d61fea$3e500c10$baf02430$@verizon.net>
Message-ID: <CABX7KxVu0YVnCr8Z3zepqtcjVj1VJPXGA6aSrgBDmaq07AhGJA@mail.gmail.com>

According the the AMSAT FB page where someone asked this question, the
answer is that the line should look like this:

PO-101,141.3,$17,22

So $17 is the answer.  This was confirmed by the person who asked the
question.

No promises...

Burns WB1FJ

On Fri, May 1, 2020 at 3:02 PM Tom Schuessler, N5HYP via AMSAT-BB <
amsat-bb at amsat.org> wrote:

> I have an FT847 and want to update the SubTone.SQF file for the PO-101's
> 141.3 tone.  What is the appropriate HEX $ value for that line in the file
> please.
>
> Thanks
>
> Tom Schuessler, N5HYP
> EM12ms
>
>
>
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From scott23192 at gmail.com  Fri May  1 19:28:38 2020
From: scott23192 at gmail.com (Scott)
Date: Fri, 1 May 2020 15:28:38 -0400
Subject: [amsat-bb] YouTube Video :: replay of RS44 linear transponder pass
	on May 1st
Message-ID: <CAJCSnOYB-00wB8gNp_exhFJ=dt0EJ0R=099y_V0V4yEspSEAtQ@mail.gmail.com>

Greetings!

If anyone would like to see the come & go fade being discussed on RS44, or
perhaps has not had a chance yet to see activity on this surprise new
satellite, here is a replay of this morning's pass over the Eastern U.S.:

https://youtu.be/iK8RbBd5K-k

... I know it's frustrating to watch someone else tune a receiver - sorry!
But I thought it might be interesting to share for anyone not setup for
linear sats or who just hasn't had a chance to see the activity on this new
satellite.

-Scott,  K4KDR

From pinoleronica at hotmail.com  Fri May  1 19:59:30 2020
From: pinoleronica at hotmail.com (Rafael Pena)
Date: Fri, 1 May 2020 19:59:30 +0000
Subject: [amsat-bb] G-5500 AZ Potentiometer
In-Reply-To: <CABQUVrVjJHJ12aVZJ+SC3zipj3Xi7UwKrfEzeVxoQqQft7sJjQ@mail.gmail.com>
References: <mailman.27369.1588353980.2947.amsat-bb@amsat.org>
	<DM5PR03MB32281629096350401DD7D7FAC6AB0@DM5PR03MB3228.namprd03.prod.outlook.com>
	<BLAPR22MB21154EF2DF94D500F9FD719187AB0@BLAPR22MB2115.namprd22.prod.outlook.com>,
	<CABQUVrVjJHJ12aVZJ+SC3zipj3Xi7UwKrfEzeVxoQqQft7sJjQ@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <DM5PR03MB322847A0129C1C5A5E6842B9C6AB0@DM5PR03MB3228.namprd03.prod.outlook.com>

Thanks for all the immediate emails received....very quick response and valuable information.   I sent for a couple of the potentiometer (though not exactly the same as inside the rotator) but compatible ones.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/RA25Y20S-B502-Original-New-Cosmos-Potentiometer/123874722839?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649

I am to receive them next week.

73

________________________________________
De: Mike Wilhelm <af5at.radio at gmail.com>
Enviado: viernes, 1 de mayo de 2020 03:48 p. m.
Para: Joseph B. Fitzgerald
CC: amsat-bb at amsat.org; Rafael Pena
Asunto: Re: [amsat-bb] G-5500 AZ Potentiometer

I found a US data sheet from the American Division of the company.  Contact information is at the bottom of the US office of Tocos, but here it is too:

1177 East Tower Road, Schaumburg, IL 60173 Tel: 847-884-6664 Fax: 847-884-6665 E-mail: sales at tocos.com<mailto:sales at tocos.com>   www.tocos.com<http://www.tocos.com>

-Good Luck!
Mike  AF5AT

On Fri, May 1, 2020 at 2:36 PM Joseph B. Fitzgerald via AMSAT-BB <amsat-bb at amsat.org<mailto:amsat-bb at amsat.org>> wrote:
I didn't find a supplier, but I did find a datasheet. You can probably find a replacement from a different manufacturer.


Curiously it is only rated to -10C.

https://www.tocos-j.co.jp/tocos-j-wp/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/RA25_Series.pdf

de KM1P

________________________________________
From: AMSAT-BB <amsat-bb-bounces at amsat.org<mailto:amsat-bb-bounces at amsat.org>> on behalf of Rafael Pena via AMSAT-BB <amsat-bb at amsat.org<mailto:amsat-bb at amsat.org>>
Sent: Friday, May 1, 2020 2:43 PM
To: amsat-bb at amsat.org<mailto:amsat-bb at amsat.org>
Subject: [amsat-bb] G-5500 AZ Potentiometer

Hello everyone.

I am looking for a compatible, if not the same, potentiometer for Yaesu G-5500.  The AZ is starting to do its dance queen.  Flickers between 180-270 and stabilizes after matching SatPC32 target.   But swings left at that area then settles.   I have already place some de-oxit on top of it (or better say, bottom).  It helped somewhat but I see the need for replacing it at some point soon.

I placed a call to Yaesu Tech support and I am waiting on them to call me back.   The person answering the live line though first told me that the part is not available.   So I requested tech support.   This system is still being sold new all over the place and the pot must be available.   This same pot seems to be used in other similar Yaesu rotators, i.e., 5400.

 The pot has a number written RA25Y20S B501 083 321 which matches the number I saw someone who posted a Yaesu receipt of service performed.  Yaesu part number is S8101823

I have seen some on the #Bay that were listed by purchasers as compatible.  I missed the chance to buy the last two:

https://www.ebay.com/itm/1pcs-COSMOS-RA25Y20S-B501-500-OHM-1-2W-Wirewound-Potentiometer-TOCOS/142936946571

Any help is appreciated.
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From jeff30339 at gmail.com  Fri May  1 20:02:36 2020
From: jeff30339 at gmail.com (Jeff Johns)
Date: Fri, 1 May 2020 15:02:36 -0500
Subject: [amsat-bb] YouTube Video :: replay of RS44 linear transponder
	pass on May 1st
In-Reply-To: <CAJCSnOYB-00wB8gNp_exhFJ=dt0EJ0R=099y_V0V4yEspSEAtQ@mail.gmail.com>
References: <CAJCSnOYB-00wB8gNp_exhFJ=dt0EJ0R=099y_V0V4yEspSEAtQ@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <59C74A84-E587-47F0-A89C-1295276E9486@gmail.com>

Cool recording! Thanks for sharing it.

Jeff WE4B 

> On May 1, 2020, at 2:44 PM, Scott via AMSAT-BB <amsat-bb at amsat.org> wrote:
> 
> ?Greetings!
> 
> If anyone would like to see the come & go fade being discussed on RS44, or
> perhaps has not had a chance yet to see activity on this surprise new
> satellite, here is a replay of this morning's pass over the Eastern U.S.:
> 
> https://youtu.be/iK8RbBd5K-k
> 
> ... I know it's frustrating to watch someone else tune a receiver - sorry!
> But I thought it might be interesting to share for anyone not setup for
> linear sats or who just hasn't had a chance to see the activity on this new
> satellite.
> 
> -Scott,  K4KDR
> _______________________________________________
> 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 jim at coloradosatellite.com  Fri May  1 20:08:31 2020
From: jim at coloradosatellite.com (Jim White)
Date: Fri, 1 May 2020 14:08:31 -0600
Subject: [amsat-bb] repair of G5400 el rotor
Message-ID: <721fc2eb-879c-ad0f-14d2-3a605867f631@coloradosatellite.com>

I have a G5400 elevation rotor that needs repair.? It only moves 90 
degrees and the pot, when hooked to a working control box, shows 90 to 
180 degrees of travel.? I just don't have time to work on it myself.

I'd appreciate pointers to anyone who repairs these.

Jim, WD0E


From johnbrier at gmail.com  Fri May  1 20:09:05 2020
From: johnbrier at gmail.com (John Brier)
Date: Fri, 1 May 2020 16:09:05 -0400
Subject: [amsat-bb] YouTube Video :: replay of RS44 linear transponder
 pass on May 1st
In-Reply-To: <CAJCSnOYB-00wB8gNp_exhFJ=dt0EJ0R=099y_V0V4yEspSEAtQ@mail.gmail.com>
References: <CAJCSnOYB-00wB8gNp_exhFJ=dt0EJ0R=099y_V0V4yEspSEAtQ@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <CALn0fKP4zBFDSJrOgtA1TmDVaci63R+-=L4pVqO++UNWO5YZag@mail.gmail.com>

Jharwin Barrozo, DV2JB has a similar video on Facebook.

https://www.facebook.com/groups/AMSATNA/permalink/1269697643218844/

I hope the testing status is declared successful and it is left on
indefinitely!

73, John Brier KG4AKV

On Fri, May 1, 2020, 15:44 Scott via AMSAT-BB <amsat-bb at amsat.org> wrote:

> Greetings!
>
> If anyone would like to see the come & go fade being discussed on RS44, or
> perhaps has not had a chance yet to see activity on this surprise new
> satellite, here is a replay of this morning's pass over the Eastern U.S.:
>
> https://youtu.be/iK8RbBd5K-k
>
> ... I know it's frustrating to watch someone else tune a receiver - sorry!
> But I thought it might be interesting to share for anyone not setup for
> linear sats or who just hasn't had a chance to see the activity on this new
> satellite.
>
> -Scott,  K4KDR
> _______________________________________________
> 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 ingejack at cox.net  Fri May  1 22:34:08 2020
From: ingejack at cox.net (alex weimer)
Date: Fri, 1 May 2020 15:34:08 -0700 (MST)
Subject: [amsat-bb] Subtones.sqf file
Message-ID: <1247725659.288524.1588372448102@myemail.cox.net>

Tom: If you go into satpc32 and click on the subtones.sqf file and scroll down through the notepad. you will see that the $3F is used for the FT847. So therefore  PO-101,141.3,$3F,1 is the correct format .. I have the FT847 and this format works !!

73  JACK  KC7MG

From gary_mayfield at hotmail.com  Fri May  1 22:45:01 2020
From: gary_mayfield at hotmail.com (Gary)
Date: Fri, 1 May 2020 22:45:01 +0000
Subject: [amsat-bb] G-5500 AZ Potentiometer
In-Reply-To: <DM5PR03MB322847A0129C1C5A5E6842B9C6AB0@DM5PR03MB3228.namprd03.prod.outlook.com>
References: <mailman.27369.1588353980.2947.amsat-bb@amsat.org>
	<DM5PR03MB32281629096350401DD7D7FAC6AB0@DM5PR03MB3228.namprd03.prod.outlook.com>
	<BLAPR22MB21154EF2DF94D500F9FD719187AB0@BLAPR22MB2115.namprd22.prod.outlook.com>,
	<CABQUVrVjJHJ12aVZJ+SC3zipj3Xi7UwKrfEzeVxoQqQft7sJjQ@mail.gmail.com>
	<DM5PR03MB322847A0129C1C5A5E6842B9C6AB0@DM5PR03MB3228.namprd03.prod.outlook.com>
Message-ID: <CH2PR13MB3671022FDC6DD97C315D6FDA8AAB0@CH2PR13MB3671.namprd13.prod.outlook.com>

	I was a 5400 owner, not a 5500 owner, but I suspect they are very similar. After needing to replace a potentiometer for about the 3rd time I dug into the problem. I discovered in my situation it was not the potentiometer failing, but there is a wire soldered to the wiper of the pot, and soldered to the bottom center of the pot.

	This wire flexes every time the pot turns. It likes to break near where it has been soldered as the heating weakens the wire. It usually doesn't break cleanly, but becomes intermittent. 

	Replace it with a little longer very flexible piece of wire. Put a drop of glue from the solder joint a little way up the wire to make the wire flex further from the portion that gets heated. I actually made a small loop to reduce the flexing. I wish I would have taken pictures as this has come up a lot!

	Shame filled self-promotion follows: I did take pictures of my replacing the controller lights with LEDs. You can see that here:
http://www.kk0sd.net/rotorlight/Yaesu.htm

73,
Gary "Joe" kk0sd



-----Original Message-----
From: AMSAT-BB <amsat-bb-bounces at amsat.org> On Behalf Of Rafael Pena via AMSAT-BB
Sent: Friday, May 1, 2020 3:00 PM
To: Mike Wilhelm <af5at.radio at gmail.com>; Joseph B. Fitzgerald <jfitzgerald at alum.wpi.edu>
Cc: amsat-bb at amsat.org
Subject: Re: [amsat-bb] G-5500 AZ Potentiometer

Thanks for all the immediate emails received....very quick response and valuable information.   I sent for a couple of the potentiometer (though not exactly the same as inside the rotator) but compatible ones.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/RA25Y20S-B502-Original-New-Cosmos-Potentiometer/123874722839?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649

I am to receive them next week.

73

________________________________________
De: Mike Wilhelm <af5at.radio at gmail.com>
Enviado: viernes, 1 de mayo de 2020 03:48 p. m.
Para: Joseph B. Fitzgerald
CC: amsat-bb at amsat.org; Rafael Pena
Asunto: Re: [amsat-bb] G-5500 AZ Potentiometer

I found a US data sheet from the American Division of the company.  Contact information is at the bottom of the US office of Tocos, but here it is too:

1177 East Tower Road, Schaumburg, IL 60173 Tel: 847-884-6664 Fax: 847-884-6665 E-mail: sales at tocos.com<mailto:sales at tocos.com>   www.tocos.com<http://www.tocos.com>

-Good Luck!
Mike  AF5AT

On Fri, May 1, 2020 at 2:36 PM Joseph B. Fitzgerald via AMSAT-BB <amsat-bb at amsat.org<mailto:amsat-bb at amsat.org>> wrote:
I didn't find a supplier, but I did find a datasheet. You can probably find a replacement from a different manufacturer.


Curiously it is only rated to -10C.

https://www.tocos-j.co.jp/tocos-j-wp/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/RA25_Series.pdf

de KM1P

________________________________________
From: AMSAT-BB <amsat-bb-bounces at amsat.org<mailto:amsat-bb-bounces at amsat.org>> on behalf of Rafael Pena via AMSAT-BB <amsat-bb at amsat.org<mailto:amsat-bb at amsat.org>>
Sent: Friday, May 1, 2020 2:43 PM
To: amsat-bb at amsat.org<mailto:amsat-bb at amsat.org>
Subject: [amsat-bb] G-5500 AZ Potentiometer

Hello everyone.

I am looking for a compatible, if not the same, potentiometer for Yaesu G-5500.  The AZ is starting to do its dance queen.  Flickers between 180-270 and stabilizes after matching SatPC32 target.   But swings left at that area then settles.   I have already place some de-oxit on top of it (or better say, bottom).  It helped somewhat but I see the need for replacing it at some point soon.

I placed a call to Yaesu Tech support and I am waiting on them to call me back.   The person answering the live line though first told me that the part is not available.   So I requested tech support.   This system is still being sold new all over the place and the pot must be available.   This same pot seems to be used in other similar Yaesu rotators, i.e., 5400.

 The pot has a number written RA25Y20S B501 083 321 which matches the number I saw someone who posted a Yaesu receipt of service performed.  Yaesu part number is S8101823

I have seen some on the #Bay that were listed by purchasers as compatible.  I missed the chance to buy the last two:

https://www.ebay.com/itm/1pcs-COSMOS-RA25Y20S-B501-500-OHM-1-2W-Wirewound-Potentiometer-TOCOS/142936946571

Any help is appreciated.
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From wizardofzid at gmail.com  Fri May  1 23:57:33 2020
From: wizardofzid at gmail.com (Russ Kinner)
Date: Fri, 01 May 2020 16:57:33 -0700
Subject: [amsat-bb] G-5500 AZ Potentiometer
Message-ID: <d705rxf6cpe5dubuog72fqys.1588377453300@email.android.com>

Your issues remind me of a similar problem I had early in my career with feedback wire resistors in control valves.  Same extreme conditions and quite valuable production loss of it fails.  Eventually the feedback sensor was changed to a LVDT electronic sensor with magnetic position.  It does cost more but you never have to touch it.

Rusty. WA8ZID


From: "Joseph B. Fitzgerald" <jfitzgerald at alum.wpi.edu>
To: "amsat-bb at amsat.org" <amsat-bb at amsat.org>, Rafael Pena
<pinoleronica at hotmail.com>
Subject: Re: [amsat-bb] G-5500 AZ Potentiometer
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I didn't find a supplier, but I did find a datasheet. You can probably find a replacement from a different manufacturer.


Curiously it is only rated to -10C.

https://www.tocos-j.co.jp/tocos-j-wp/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/RA25_Series.pdf

From rjlawn at gmail.com  Sat May  2 00:00:13 2020
From: rjlawn at gmail.com (Richard Lawn)
Date: Fri, 1 May 2020 20:00:13 -0400
Subject: [amsat-bb] Struggling with IC-9700 and WSJT-X
Message-ID: <CADQmrTFx=mOUNKU_8ACwtt3DLpBXutcCbACpdmUXQxMeRAAC=w@mail.gmail.com>

Recently my Windows 10 computer went through an upgrade and ever since then
I cannot get WSJT-X to talk via CAT to my 9700. I've tried the obvious
things like unplugigng the USB cable and plugging it back in again and no
dice. I even reinstalled WSJT-X because I found that HRD was working just
fine. I'm at a loss on this. Any suggestions out there?

Rick, W2JAZ

From johnnykludt at gmail.com  Sat May  2 00:06:19 2020
From: johnnykludt at gmail.com (John Kludt)
Date: Fri, 1 May 2020 20:06:19 -0400
Subject: [amsat-bb] Struggling with IC-9700 and WSJT-X
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Richard,

Two things to check:

   1. After my last Win 10 upgrade the Network type was changed from
   Private to Public with all kinds of mischief
   2. Windows security has been deciding a number of different ham apps are
   viruses or trojans so check Windows Security quarantine folder to see is
   WJT-x has been moved all or in part to that file.

Just a couple of suggestions,

John

On Fri, May 1, 2020 at 8:02 PM Richard Lawn via AMSAT-BB <amsat-bb at amsat.org>
wrote:

> Recently my Windows 10 computer went through an upgrade and ever since then
> I cannot get WSJT-X to talk via CAT to my 9700. I've tried the obvious
> things like unplugigng the USB cable and plugging it back in again and no
> dice. I even reinstalled WSJT-X because I found that HRD was working just
> fine. I'm at a loss on this. Any suggestions out there?
>
> Rick, W2JAZ
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From pinoleronica at hotmail.com  Sat May  2 01:17:59 2020
From: pinoleronica at hotmail.com (Rafael Pena)
Date: Sat, 2 May 2020 01:17:59 +0000
Subject: [amsat-bb] G-5500 AZ Potentiometer
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I'll keep your note Gary.  It is valuable info.   I sent for a couple of the compatible pots based on information from BB users.   

When I open the box next I first will check that piece of wire and mod it as yours.   I can then test it while at the bench.

This PM I even swapped the harness from EL to AZ at the rotator and at the controller.  Still the issue there so the pot seems to be misbehaving 

73

Rafael / NN3RP 

________________________________________
De: Gary <gary_mayfield at hotmail.com>
Enviado: viernes, 1 de mayo de 2020 06:45 p. m.
Para: Rafael Pena; amsat-bb at amsat.org
Asunto: RE: [amsat-bb] G-5500 AZ Potentiometer

        I was a 5400 owner, not a 5500 owner, but I suspect they are very similar. After needing to replace a potentiometer for about the 3rd time I dug into the problem. I discovered in my situation it was not the potentiometer failing, but there is a wire soldered to the wiper of the pot, and soldered to the bottom center of the pot.

        This wire flexes every time the pot turns. It likes to break near where it has been soldered as the heating weakens the wire. It usually doesn't break cleanly, but becomes intermittent.

        Replace it with a little longer very flexible piece of wire. Put a drop of glue from the solder joint a little way up the wire to make the wire flex further from the portion that gets heated. I actually made a small loop to reduce the flexing. I wish I would have taken pictures as this has come up a lot!

        Shame filled self-promotion follows: I did take pictures of my replacing the controller lights with LEDs. You can see that here:
http://www.kk0sd.net/rotorlight/Yaesu.htm

73,
Gary "Joe" kk0sd



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From: AMSAT-BB <amsat-bb-bounces at amsat.org> On Behalf Of Rafael Pena via AMSAT-BB
Sent: Friday, May 1, 2020 3:00 PM
To: Mike Wilhelm <af5at.radio at gmail.com>; Joseph B. Fitzgerald <jfitzgerald at alum.wpi.edu>
Cc: amsat-bb at amsat.org
Subject: Re: [amsat-bb] G-5500 AZ Potentiometer

Thanks for all the immediate emails received....very quick response and valuable information.   I sent for a couple of the potentiometer (though not exactly the same as inside the rotator) but compatible ones.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/RA25Y20S-B502-Original-New-Cosmos-Potentiometer/123874722839?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649

I am to receive them next week.

73

________________________________________
De: Mike Wilhelm <af5at.radio at gmail.com>
Enviado: viernes, 1 de mayo de 2020 03:48 p. m.
Para: Joseph B. Fitzgerald
CC: amsat-bb at amsat.org; Rafael Pena
Asunto: Re: [amsat-bb] G-5500 AZ Potentiometer

I found a US data sheet from the American Division of the company.  Contact information is at the bottom of the US office of Tocos, but here it is too:

1177 East Tower Road, Schaumburg, IL 60173 Tel: 847-884-6664 Fax: 847-884-6665 E-mail: sales at tocos.com<mailto:sales at tocos.com>   www.tocos.com<http://www.tocos.com>

-Good Luck!
Mike  AF5AT

On Fri, May 1, 2020 at 2:36 PM Joseph B. Fitzgerald via AMSAT-BB <amsat-bb at amsat.org<mailto:amsat-bb at amsat.org>> wrote:
I didn't find a supplier, but I did find a datasheet. You can probably find a replacement from a different manufacturer.


Curiously it is only rated to -10C.

https://www.tocos-j.co.jp/tocos-j-wp/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/RA25_Series.pdf

de KM1P

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Sent: Friday, May 1, 2020 2:43 PM
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Subject: [amsat-bb] G-5500 AZ Potentiometer

Hello everyone.

I am looking for a compatible, if not the same, potentiometer for Yaesu G-5500.  The AZ is starting to do its dance queen.  Flickers between 180-270 and stabilizes after matching SatPC32 target.   But swings left at that area then settles.   I have already place some de-oxit on top of it (or better say, bottom).  It helped somewhat but I see the need for replacing it at some point soon.

I placed a call to Yaesu Tech support and I am waiting on them to call me back.   The person answering the live line though first told me that the part is not available.   So I requested tech support.   This system is still being sold new all over the place and the pot must be available.   This same pot seems to be used in other similar Yaesu rotators, i.e., 5400.

 The pot has a number written RA25Y20S B501 083 321 which matches the number I saw someone who posted a Yaesu receipt of service performed.  Yaesu part number is S8101823

I have seen some on the #Bay that were listed by purchasers as compatible.  I missed the chance to buy the last two:

https://www.ebay.com/itm/1pcs-COSMOS-RA25Y20S-B501-500-OHM-1-2W-Wirewound-Potentiometer-TOCOS/142936946571

Any help is appreciated.
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From tnetcenter at gmail.com  Sat May  2 02:31:28 2020
From: tnetcenter at gmail.com (Jeff Moore)
Date: Fri, 1 May 2020 19:31:28 -0700
Subject: [amsat-bb] Struggling with IC-9700 and WSJT-X
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A very recent Windoze update hosed parts of my computer to the point that I
had to roll it back to a previous Restore Point and then bypass the update
and go directory to a newer version of Win 10.  I'm still finding issues
with all of that 3 weeks later!  Microsoft screwed us all with forced
updates - now WHEN they screw up an update - we the customers are the ones
that get hosed!!!

Jeff Moore  --  KE7ACY
CN94

On Fri, May 1, 2020 at 5:07 PM John Kludt via AMSAT-BB <amsat-bb at amsat.org>
wrote:

> Richard,
>
> Two things to check:
>
>    1. After my last Win 10 upgrade the Network type was changed from
>    Private to Public with all kinds of mischief
>    2. Windows security has been deciding a number of different ham apps are
>    viruses or trojans so check Windows Security quarantine folder to see is
>    WJT-x has been moved all or in part to that file.
>
> Just a couple of suggestions,
>
> John
>
> On Fri, May 1, 2020 at 8:02 PM Richard Lawn via AMSAT-BB <
> amsat-bb at amsat.org>
> wrote:
>
> > Recently my Windows 10 computer went through an upgrade and ever since
> then
> > I cannot get WSJT-X to talk via CAT to my 9700. I've tried the obvious
> > things like unplugigng the USB cable and plugging it back in again and no
> > dice. I even reinstalled WSJT-X because I found that HRD was working just
> > fine. I'm at a loss on this. Any suggestions out there?
> >
> > Rick, W2JAZ
> > _______________________________________________
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From on4cjq at telenet.be  Sat May  2 06:41:26 2020
From: on4cjq at telenet.be (on4cjq at telenet.be)
Date: Sat, 2 May 2020 08:41:26 +0200 (CEST)
Subject: [amsat-bb] po-101 sub tone
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Jack, 

3F is the code for a 67Hz tone, so for 141.3 it should be different. Even without a subtone the sat can be accessed.
Probably you are just using a 67Hz subtone because that also works.

Jerry,ON4CJQ

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Verzonden: Vrijdag 1 mei 2020 21:13:02
Onderwerp: [amsat-bb] po-101 sub tone

Tom: The sub tone is as follows

PO-101,141.3,$3F,1

Hope that helps  73 JACK KC7MG
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From erich.eichmann at t-online.de  Sat May  2 08:04:08 2020
From: erich.eichmann at t-online.de (Erich Eichmann)
Date: Sat, 2 May 2020 10:04:08 +0200
Subject: [amsat-bb] po-101 sub tone
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Hi,
as far as I see the code for the FT-847 for a 141.3 sub tone is hex 08 
(p. 93 of the user manual) , for the TS-2000 it is dec. 22.
Therefore the entry in SubTone.SQF for a 141.3 sub tone for Icom radios, 
Yaesu FT-847 and Kenwood TS-2000 should be:
PO-101,141.3,$08,22

73s, Erich, DK1TB

Am 02.05.2020 um 08:41 schrieb Jerry via AMSAT-BB:
> Jack,
>
> 3F is the code for a 67Hz tone, so for 141.3 it should be different. Even without a subtone the sat can be accessed.
> Probably you are just using a 67Hz subtone because that also works.
>
> Jerry,ON4CJQ
>
> ----- Oorspronkelijk bericht -----
> Van: "amsat-bb"<amsat-bb at amsat.org>
> Aan: "amsat-bb"<amsat-bb at amsat.org>
> Verzonden: Vrijdag 1 mei 2020 21:13:02
> Onderwerp: [amsat-bb] po-101 sub tone
>
> Tom: The sub tone is as follows
>
> PO-101,141.3,$3F,1
>
> Hope that helps  73 JACK KC7MG
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From jplanner at sbcglobal.net  Sat May  2 14:20:57 2020
From: jplanner at sbcglobal.net (Gerald Witalec)
Date: Sat, 2 May 2020 14:20:57 +0000 (UTC)
Subject: [amsat-bb] Still Waiting......
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Approximately two weeks ago, I ordered the book written by Steve Ford, WB8IMY, "Amateur Radio Satellites? for Beginners" so as to complimentmy library of books on Ham Radio. USPS has terribly failed to deliver my book and their posting is not updated daily. Last update I received on 
their web site was April 27th and now, this morning it is May 2nd with NO updates. I noticed that USPS delivery trucks making deliveries with evenlarger packages then the book. I have no idea when I will receive it. Looks like I will wait another week and then just cancel my order. It took me over 
two weeks to receive an antenna from HRO Milwaukee. I was thinking about purchasing the IC-9700 for the SATS and 2M/70 cm repeaters. Now 
I have my doubts as to when I would ever receive it and in what condition it may be in when delivered. I was thinking about driving to Milwaukee to 
it curb side during this virus crisis, but that is a seven hour one way drive from my QTH. No wonder the wife keeps asking when will I give up the hobby.Totally frustrated...Jerry.....W8RQM

From jean.marc.momple at gmail.com  Sat May  2 14:44:07 2020
From: jean.marc.momple at gmail.com (Jean Marc Momple)
Date: Sat, 2 May 2020 18:44:07 +0400
Subject: [amsat-bb] Struggling with IC-9700 and WSJT-X
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Jeff and other,

I cannot stay on the side about this one.

These kind of issue happen to me also, many times.

Also, I wish to share following as it may help many, also save them the cost of a new PC (I did buy another one)

I have been using a dedicated HP I5 laptop for about 4 years solely for the HAM station, no Office, e-mails etc..., and have been doing regular housekeeping such as defrag etc..

Along the years it was slower and slower. I tried everything such as cleaning up, check for virus etc.. and for the past few months it was often reaching 100% processor load when running SatPC32 and HDSDR. Fed-up I bought a new PC but also decided to re-initialise everything re-install W10 and all the software I use on the old one.

The result is astonishing now running SatPC32, HDSDR, FoxTelem, FUNcube Dashboard, Soundmodems, Online forwarder, BktTime etc? simultaneously and the processor load is generally <30%.

Seems that these updates (very often breaking things) are also adding other issues and slowing down the machine over time. I am not an IT guy and have no clue about the real reasons just guessing that all these updates are the cause, may be someone can explain.

73


Jean Marc (3B8DU)  

> On May 2, 2020, at 6:31 AM, Jeff Moore via AMSAT-BB <amsat-bb at amsat.org> wrote:
> 
> A very recent Windoze update hosed parts of my computer to the point that I
> had to roll it back to a previous Restore Point and then bypass the update
> and go directory to a newer version of Win 10.  I'm still finding issues
> with all of that 3 weeks later!  Microsoft screwed us all with forced
> updates - now WHEN they screw up an update - we the customers are the ones
> that get hosed!!!
> 
> Jeff Moore  --  KE7ACY
> CN94
> 
> On Fri, May 1, 2020 at 5:07 PM John Kludt via AMSAT-BB <amsat-bb at amsat.org>
> wrote:
> 
>> Richard,
>> 
>> Two things to check:
>> 
>>   1. After my last Win 10 upgrade the Network type was changed from
>>   Private to Public with all kinds of mischief
>>   2. Windows security has been deciding a number of different ham apps are
>>   viruses or trojans so check Windows Security quarantine folder to see is
>>   WJT-x has been moved all or in part to that file.
>> 
>> Just a couple of suggestions,
>> 
>> John
>> 
>> On Fri, May 1, 2020 at 8:02 PM Richard Lawn via AMSAT-BB <
>> amsat-bb at amsat.org>
>> wrote:
>> 
>>> Recently my Windows 10 computer went through an upgrade and ever since
>> then
>>> I cannot get WSJT-X to talk via CAT to my 9700. I've tried the obvious
>>> things like unplugigng the USB cable and plugging it back in again and no
>>> dice. I even reinstalled WSJT-X because I found that HRD was working just
>>> fine. I'm at a loss on this. Any suggestions out there?
>>> 
>>> Rick, W2JAZ
>>> _______________________________________________
>>> 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 af5at.radio at gmail.com  Sat May  2 14:48:08 2020
From: af5at.radio at gmail.com (Mike Wilhelm)
Date: Sat, 2 May 2020 09:48:08 -0500
Subject: [amsat-bb] Still Waiting......
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I feel your pain.  I've been waiting for a USPS package since late March.
It's been lost twice according to the sender.  It sat at the sender's PO
for 2 weeks until they found it.

Mike. AF5AT

On Sat, May 2, 2020, 9:22 AM Gerald Witalec via AMSAT-BB <amsat-bb at amsat.org>
wrote:

> Approximately two weeks ago, I ordered the book written by Steve Ford,
> WB8IMY, "Amateur Radio Satellites  for Beginners" so as to complimentmy
> library of books on Ham Radio. USPS has terribly failed to deliver my book
> and their posting is not updated daily. Last update I received on
> their web site was April 27th and now, this morning it is May 2nd with NO
> updates. I noticed that USPS delivery trucks making deliveries with
> evenlarger packages then the book. I have no idea when I will receive it.
> Looks like I will wait another week and then just cancel my order. It took
> me over
> two weeks to receive an antenna from HRO Milwaukee. I was thinking about
> purchasing the IC-9700 for the SATS and 2M/70 cm repeaters. Now
> I have my doubts as to when I would ever receive it and in what condition
> it may be in when delivered. I was thinking about driving to Milwaukee to
> it curb side during this virus crisis, but that is a seven hour one way
> drive from my QTH. No wonder the wife keeps asking when will I give up the
> hobby.Totally frustrated...Jerry.....W8RQM
> _______________________________________________
> Sent via AMSAT-BB at amsat.org. AMSAT-NA makes this open forum available
> to all interested persons worldwide without requiring membership. Opinions
> expressed
> are solely those of the author, and do not reflect the official views of
> AMSAT-NA.
> Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite program!
> Subscription settings: https://www.amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb
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From jim at k6ccc.org  Sat May  2 17:41:11 2020
From: jim at k6ccc.org (jim at k6ccc.org)
Date: Sat, 2 May 2020 10:41:11 -0700 (PDT)
Subject: [amsat-bb] Still Waiting......
In-Reply-To: <1748634682.176671.1588429257975@mail.yahoo.com>
References: <1748634682.176671.1588429257975.ref@mail.yahoo.com> 
	<1748634682.176671.1588429257975@mail.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <1588441271.248926085@apps.rackspace.com>

Maybe you should take a better look at the AMSAT website.  At the very top of the page, it says:

> Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the AMSAT office is closed until further notice.

There is a link for further information.  If you click on that link, part of what it says is:

> While the office is closed, AMSAT will continue to accept new and renewal memberships. However, membership packets will not be mailed until the office reopens. T-shirts, hats, and other items stocked in the office will also not be available until the office reopens. 


Everybody is having shipping issues for a couple reasons.  First is that whoever is shipping may be operating with reduced capacity (or not operating at all - as is the case with the AMSAT office), and secondly because so many stores are closed, the volume of packages that the various shipping companies have had to carry has gone WAY up.    According to our regular UPS driver that comes to my work, this is making the Christmas rush seem small.

I also have ordered a bunch of stuff in the last few weeks.  Some has been delivered fairly promptly, and some has been slower than "normal".  Heck, yesterday I received a new drill press a day ahead of the scheduled delivery (from Amazon).


Jim Walls - K6CCC
jim at k6ccc.org


-----Original Message-----
From: "Gerald Witalec via AMSAT-BB" <amsat-bb at amsat.org>
Sent: Saturday, May 2, 2020 07:20
To: amsat-bb at amsat.org
Subject: [amsat-bb] Still Waiting......

Approximately two weeks ago, I ordered the book written by Steve Ford, WB8IMY, "Amateur Radio Satellites? for Beginners" so as to complimentmy library of books on Ham Radio. USPS has terribly failed to deliver my book and their posting is not updated daily. Last update I received on 
their web site was April 27th and now, this morning it is May 2nd with NO updates. I noticed that USPS delivery trucks making deliveries with evenlarger packages then the book. I have no idea when I will receive it. Looks like I will wait another week and then just cancel my order. It took me over 
two weeks to receive an antenna from HRO Milwaukee. I was thinking about purchasing the IC-9700 for the SATS and 2M/70 cm repeaters. Now 
I have my doubts as to when I would ever receive it and in what condition it may be in when delivered. I was thinking about driving to Milwaukee to 
it curb side during this virus crisis, but that is a seven hour one way drive from my QTH. No wonder the wife keeps asking when will I give up the hobby.Totally frustrated...Jerry.....W8RQM
_______________________________________________
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From w9gb at icloud.com  Sat May  2 18:11:05 2020
From: w9gb at icloud.com (Gregory Beat)
Date: Sat, 2 May 2020 13:11:05 -0500
Subject: [amsat-bb] G-5500 AZ Potentiometer
Message-ID: <74331B3E-5823-4EA7-A607-10E4261BB3C2@icloud.com>

As Mike Wilhelm noted, TOCOS is a Japanese manufacturer, that has a North American office (Northwest Chicago suburbs) not far from my QTH.

TOCOS RA25 Wire Wound Potentiometer (designed for Panel Mount)
?25? references 25mm (1 inch) diameter, made by CTS (Elkhart, IN) over past 100 years.
https://tocos.com/products/series/wire-wound-panel-controls/ra25

DATASHEET for TOCOS RA25
https://tocos.com/uploads/media/products/0001/01/1256394e7e05d3b089a35ad5889abeed77579708.pdf

SELECT Your Country, State/Province for TOCOS Distributors
https://tocos.com/sales-locations

TOCOS America
1177 East Tower Road
Schaumburg, IL 60173
Telephone: 847-884-6664
FAX: 847-884-6665
Sales e-Mail: sales at tocos.com
Web Site: http://www.tocos.com
?
greg, w9gb
==
From: "Joseph B. Fitzgerald" <jfitzgerald at alum.wpi.edu>
To: "amsat-bb at amsat.org" <amsat-bb at amsat.org>, Rafael Pena
<pinoleronica at hotmail.com>
Subject: Re: [amsat-bb] G-5500 AZ Potentiometer

I didn't find a supplier, but I did find a datasheet. You can probably find a replacement from a different manufacturer.  Curiously it is only rated to -10C.
https://www.tocos-j.co.jp/tocos-j-wp/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/RA25_Series.pdf

jbf 

From n8hm at arrl.net  Sat May  2 18:15:50 2020
From: n8hm at arrl.net (Paul Stoetzer)
Date: Sat, 2 May 2020 14:15:50 -0400
Subject: [amsat-bb] Still Waiting......
In-Reply-To: <1588441271.248926085@apps.rackspace.com>
References: <1748634682.176671.1588429257975.ref@mail.yahoo.com>
	<1748634682.176671.1588429257975@mail.yahoo.com>
	<1588441271.248926085@apps.rackspace.com>
Message-ID: <CABzOSOra5OA4_91GgLzN4TwgNn+gmKBjFe6vcobpkhbb6Of5SQ@mail.gmail.com>

The book he mentioned is an ARRL product. It is not sold by AMSAT.

73,

Paul, N8HM

On Sat, May 2, 2020 at 13:41 jim--- via AMSAT-BB <amsat-bb at amsat.org> wrote:

> Maybe you should take a better look at the AMSAT website.  At the very top
> of the page, it says:
>
> > Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the AMSAT office is closed until further
> notice.
>
> There is a link for further information.  If you click on that link, part
> of what it says is:
>
> > While the office is closed, AMSAT will continue to accept new and
> renewal memberships. However, membership packets will not be mailed until
> the office reopens. T-shirts, hats, and other items stocked in the office
> will also not be available until the office reopens.
>
>
> Everybody is having shipping issues for a couple reasons.  First is that
> whoever is shipping may be operating with reduced capacity (or not
> operating at all - as is the case with the AMSAT office), and secondly
> because so many stores are closed, the volume of packages that the various
> shipping companies have had to carry has gone WAY up.    According to our
> regular UPS driver that comes to my work, this is making the Christmas rush
> seem small.
>
> I also have ordered a bunch of stuff in the last few weeks.  Some has been
> delivered fairly promptly, and some has been slower than "normal".  Heck,
> yesterday I received a new drill press a day ahead of the scheduled
> delivery (from Amazon).
>
>
> Jim Walls - K6CCC
> jim at k6ccc.org
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: "Gerald Witalec via AMSAT-BB" <amsat-bb at amsat.org>
> Sent: Saturday, May 2, 2020 07:20
> To: amsat-bb at amsat.org
> Subject: [amsat-bb] Still Waiting......
>
> Approximately two weeks ago, I ordered the book written by Steve Ford,
> WB8IMY, "Amateur Radio Satellites  for Beginners" so as to complimentmy
> library of books on Ham Radio. USPS has terribly failed to deliver my book
> and their posting is not updated daily. Last update I received on
> their web site was April 27th and now, this morning it is May 2nd with NO
> updates. I noticed that USPS delivery trucks making deliveries with
> evenlarger packages then the book. I have no idea when I will receive it.
> Looks like I will wait another week and then just cancel my order. It took
> me over
> two weeks to receive an antenna from HRO Milwaukee. I was thinking about
> purchasing the IC-9700 for the SATS and 2M/70 cm repeaters. Now
> I have my doubts as to when I would ever receive it and in what condition
> it may be in when delivered. I was thinking about driving to Milwaukee to
> it curb side during this virus crisis, but that is a seven hour one way
> drive from my QTH. No wonder the wife keeps asking when will I give up the
> hobby.Totally frustrated...Jerry.....W8RQM
> _______________________________________________
> Sent via AMSAT-BB at amsat.org. AMSAT-NA makes this open forum available
> to all interested persons worldwide without requiring membership. Opinions
> expressed
> are solely those of the author, and do not reflect the official views of
> AMSAT-NA.
> Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite program!
> Subscription settings: https://www.amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb
>
>
> _______________________________________________
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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
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From jim at k6ccc.org  Sat May  2 18:25:03 2020
From: jim at k6ccc.org (jim at k6ccc.org)
Date: Sat, 2 May 2020 11:25:03 -0700 (PDT)
Subject: [amsat-bb] Still Waiting......
In-Reply-To: <CABzOSOra5OA4_91GgLzN4TwgNn+gmKBjFe6vcobpkhbb6Of5SQ@mail.gmail.com>
References: <1748634682.176671.1588429257975.ref@mail.yahoo.com> 
	<1748634682.176671.1588429257975@mail.yahoo.com> 
	<1588441271.248926085@apps.rackspace.com> 
	<CABzOSOra5OA4_91GgLzN4TwgNn+gmKBjFe6vcobpkhbb6Of5SQ@mail.gmail.com>
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Sorry.  My error, but I would assume that the ARRL is having similar issues.  From the ARRL website:

> Ordering and Shipping
> To place an order for ARRL publications and products, please visit www.arrl.org/shop. The ARRL warehouse will be working with a reduced staff, so orders may be delayed, and ARRL will be unable to respond to expedited shipping orders. 



Jim Walls - K6CCC
jim at k6ccc.org



-----Original Message-----
From: "Paul Stoetzer" <n8hm at arrl.net>
Sent: Saturday, May 2, 2020 11:15
To: "jim at k6ccc.org" <jim at k6ccc.org>
Cc: "AMSAT BB" <amsat-bb at amsat.org>
Subject: Re: [amsat-bb] Still Waiting......

The book he mentioned is an ARRL product. It is not sold by AMSAT.

73,

Paul, N8HM

On Sat, May 2, 2020 at 13:41 jim--- via AMSAT-BB <amsat-bb at amsat.org> wrote:

> Maybe you should take a better look at the AMSAT website.  At the very top
> of the page, it says:
>
> > Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the AMSAT office is closed until further
> notice.
>
> There is a link for further information.  If you click on that link, part
> of what it says is:
>
> > While the office is closed, AMSAT will continue to accept new and
> renewal memberships. However, membership packets will not be mailed until
> the office reopens. T-shirts, hats, and other items stocked in the office
> will also not be available until the office reopens.
>
>
> Everybody is having shipping issues for a couple reasons.  First is that
> whoever is shipping may be operating with reduced capacity (or not
> operating at all - as is the case with the AMSAT office), and secondly
> because so many stores are closed, the volume of packages that the various
> shipping companies have had to carry has gone WAY up.    According to our
> regular UPS driver that comes to my work, this is making the Christmas rush
> seem small.
>
> I also have ordered a bunch of stuff in the last few weeks.  Some has been
> delivered fairly promptly, and some has been slower than "normal".  Heck,
> yesterday I received a new drill press a day ahead of the scheduled
> delivery (from Amazon).
>
>
> Jim Walls - K6CCC
> jim at k6ccc.org
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: "Gerald Witalec via AMSAT-BB" <amsat-bb at amsat.org>
> Sent: Saturday, May 2, 2020 07:20
> To: amsat-bb at amsat.org
> Subject: [amsat-bb] Still Waiting......
>
> Approximately two weeks ago, I ordered the book written by Steve Ford,
> WB8IMY, "Amateur Radio Satellites  for Beginners" so as to complimentmy
> library of books on Ham Radio. USPS has terribly failed to deliver my book
> and their posting is not updated daily. Last update I received on
> their web site was April 27th and now, this morning it is May 2nd with NO
> updates. I noticed that USPS delivery trucks making deliveries with
> evenlarger packages then the book. I have no idea when I will receive it.
> Looks like I will wait another week and then just cancel my order. It took
> me over
> two weeks to receive an antenna from HRO Milwaukee. I was thinking about
> purchasing the IC-9700 for the SATS and 2M/70 cm repeaters. Now
> I have my doubts as to when I would ever receive it and in what condition
> it may be in when delivered. I was thinking about driving to Milwaukee to
> it curb side during this virus crisis, but that is a seven hour one way
> drive from my QTH. No wonder the wife keeps asking when will I give up the
> hobby.Totally frustrated...Jerry.....W8RQM
> _______________________________________________
> Sent via AMSAT-BB at amsat.org. AMSAT-NA makes this open forum available
> to all interested persons worldwide without requiring membership. Opinions
> expressed
> are solely those of the author, and do not reflect the official views of
> AMSAT-NA.
> Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite program!
> Subscription settings: https://www.amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb
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>
> _______________________________________________
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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
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From wb1fj-bb at fisher.cc  Sat May  2 18:27:50 2020
From: wb1fj-bb at fisher.cc (Burns Fisher)
Date: Sat, 2 May 2020 14:27:50 -0400
Subject: [amsat-bb] Still Waiting......
In-Reply-To: <CABzOSOra5OA4_91GgLzN4TwgNn+gmKBjFe6vcobpkhbb6Of5SQ@mail.gmail.com>
References: <1748634682.176671.1588429257975.ref@mail.yahoo.com>
	<1748634682.176671.1588429257975@mail.yahoo.com>
	<1588441271.248926085@apps.rackspace.com>
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You can get the AMSAT version with a similar title (but not the same book)
in PDF from the AMSAT store, right Paul?  That does not require manual
intervention?

But the original writer did not say (clearly to me anyway) if ARRL has
claimed to have shipped it or not.  I don't know how their physical
shipments are working.  I do know that the USPS has been actually just as
(if not more) reliable than FedEx and UPS lately for me and people I know.
Obviously your mileage varies.

73,

Burns WB1FJ

On Sat, May 2, 2020 at 2:19 PM Paul Stoetzer via AMSAT-BB <
amsat-bb at amsat.org> wrote:

> The book he mentioned is an ARRL product. It is not sold by AMSAT.
>
> 73,
>
> Paul, N8HM
>
> On Sat, May 2, 2020 at 13:41 jim--- via AMSAT-BB <amsat-bb at amsat.org>
> wrote:
>
> > Maybe you should take a better look at the AMSAT website.  At the very
> top
> > of the page, it says:
> >
> > > Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the AMSAT office is closed until further
> > notice.
> >
> > There is a link for further information.  If you click on that link, part
> > of what it says is:
> >
> > > While the office is closed, AMSAT will continue to accept new and
> > renewal memberships. However, membership packets will not be mailed until
> > the office reopens. T-shirts, hats, and other items stocked in the office
> > will also not be available until the office reopens.
> >
> >
> > Everybody is having shipping issues for a couple reasons.  First is that
> > whoever is shipping may be operating with reduced capacity (or not
> > operating at all - as is the case with the AMSAT office), and secondly
> > because so many stores are closed, the volume of packages that the
> various
> > shipping companies have had to carry has gone WAY up.    According to our
> > regular UPS driver that comes to my work, this is making the Christmas
> rush
> > seem small.
> >
> > I also have ordered a bunch of stuff in the last few weeks.  Some has
> been
> > delivered fairly promptly, and some has been slower than "normal".  Heck,
> > yesterday I received a new drill press a day ahead of the scheduled
> > delivery (from Amazon).
> >
> >
> > Jim Walls - K6CCC
> > jim at k6ccc.org
> >
> >
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: "Gerald Witalec via AMSAT-BB" <amsat-bb at amsat.org>
> > Sent: Saturday, May 2, 2020 07:20
> > To: amsat-bb at amsat.org
> > Subject: [amsat-bb] Still Waiting......
> >
> > Approximately two weeks ago, I ordered the book written by Steve Ford,
> > WB8IMY, "Amateur Radio Satellites  for Beginners" so as to complimentmy
> > library of books on Ham Radio. USPS has terribly failed to deliver my
> book
> > and their posting is not updated daily. Last update I received on
> > their web site was April 27th and now, this morning it is May 2nd with NO
> > updates. I noticed that USPS delivery trucks making deliveries with
> > evenlarger packages then the book. I have no idea when I will receive it.
> > Looks like I will wait another week and then just cancel my order. It
> took
> > me over
> > two weeks to receive an antenna from HRO Milwaukee. I was thinking about
> > purchasing the IC-9700 for the SATS and 2M/70 cm repeaters. Now
> > I have my doubts as to when I would ever receive it and in what condition
> > it may be in when delivered. I was thinking about driving to Milwaukee to
> > it curb side during this virus crisis, but that is a seven hour one way
> > drive from my QTH. No wonder the wife keeps asking when will I give up
> the
> > hobby.Totally frustrated...Jerry.....W8RQM
> > _______________________________________________
> > Sent via AMSAT-BB at amsat.org. AMSAT-NA makes this open forum available
> > to all interested persons worldwide without requiring membership.
> Opinions
> > expressed
> > are solely those of the author, and do not reflect the official views of
> > AMSAT-NA.
> > Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite
> program!
> > Subscription settings: https://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!
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> >
> _______________________________________________
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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.
> Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite program!
> Subscription settings: https://www.amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb
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From n8hm at arrl.net  Sat May  2 18:30:24 2020
From: n8hm at arrl.net (Paul Stoetzer)
Date: Sat, 2 May 2020 14:30:24 -0400
Subject: [amsat-bb] Still Waiting......
In-Reply-To: <CABX7KxVN6Pm4Ks42S6RnButuRxVMi=OH2X73X5NuauQ4n3N3Xw@mail.gmail.com>
References: <1748634682.176671.1588429257975.ref@mail.yahoo.com>
	<1748634682.176671.1588429257975@mail.yahoo.com>
	<1588441271.248926085@apps.rackspace.com>
	<CABzOSOra5OA4_91GgLzN4TwgNn+gmKBjFe6vcobpkhbb6Of5SQ@mail.gmail.com>
	<CABX7KxVN6Pm4Ks42S6RnButuRxVMi=OH2X73X5NuauQ4n3N3Xw@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <CABzOSOrookAbpjsmuNHyoO-aavS-f12FzTA3zujo-r=4OQQWzw@mail.gmail.com>

Correct, all of AMSAT's digital publications are available immediately upon
purchase.

https://www.amsat.org/product-category/amsat-books-and-dvds/

73,

Paul, N8HM

On Sat, May 2, 2020 at 2:28 PM Burns Fisher <wb1fj-bb at fisher.cc> wrote:

> You can get the AMSAT version with a similar title (but not the same book)
> in PDF from the AMSAT store, right Paul?  That does not require manual
> intervention?
>
> But the original writer did not say (clearly to me anyway) if ARRL has
> claimed to have shipped it or not.  I don't know how their physical
> shipments are working.  I do know that the USPS has been actually just as
> (if not more) reliable than FedEx and UPS lately for me and people I know.
> Obviously your mileage varies.
>
> 73,
>
> Burns WB1FJ
>
> On Sat, May 2, 2020 at 2:19 PM Paul Stoetzer via AMSAT-BB <
> amsat-bb at amsat.org> wrote:
>
>> The book he mentioned is an ARRL product. It is not sold by AMSAT.
>>
>> 73,
>>
>> Paul, N8HM
>>
>> On Sat, May 2, 2020 at 13:41 jim--- via AMSAT-BB <amsat-bb at amsat.org>
>> wrote:
>>
>> > Maybe you should take a better look at the AMSAT website.  At the very
>> top
>> > of the page, it says:
>> >
>> > > Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the AMSAT office is closed until further
>> > notice.
>> >
>> > There is a link for further information.  If you click on that link,
>> part
>> > of what it says is:
>> >
>> > > While the office is closed, AMSAT will continue to accept new and
>> > renewal memberships. However, membership packets will not be mailed
>> until
>> > the office reopens. T-shirts, hats, and other items stocked in the
>> office
>> > will also not be available until the office reopens.
>> >
>> >
>> > Everybody is having shipping issues for a couple reasons.  First is that
>> > whoever is shipping may be operating with reduced capacity (or not
>> > operating at all - as is the case with the AMSAT office), and secondly
>> > because so many stores are closed, the volume of packages that the
>> various
>> > shipping companies have had to carry has gone WAY up.    According to
>> our
>> > regular UPS driver that comes to my work, this is making the Christmas
>> rush
>> > seem small.
>> >
>> > I also have ordered a bunch of stuff in the last few weeks.  Some has
>> been
>> > delivered fairly promptly, and some has been slower than "normal".
>> Heck,
>> > yesterday I received a new drill press a day ahead of the scheduled
>> > delivery (from Amazon).
>> >
>> >
>> > Jim Walls - K6CCC
>> > jim at k6ccc.org
>> >
>> >
>> > -----Original Message-----
>> > From: "Gerald Witalec via AMSAT-BB" <amsat-bb at amsat.org>
>> > Sent: Saturday, May 2, 2020 07:20
>> > To: amsat-bb at amsat.org
>> > Subject: [amsat-bb] Still Waiting......
>> >
>> > Approximately two weeks ago, I ordered the book written by Steve Ford,
>> > WB8IMY, "Amateur Radio Satellites  for Beginners" so as to complimentmy
>> > library of books on Ham Radio. USPS has terribly failed to deliver my
>> book
>> > and their posting is not updated daily. Last update I received on
>> > their web site was April 27th and now, this morning it is May 2nd with
>> NO
>> > updates. I noticed that USPS delivery trucks making deliveries with
>> > evenlarger packages then the book. I have no idea when I will receive
>> it.
>> > Looks like I will wait another week and then just cancel my order. It
>> took
>> > me over
>> > two weeks to receive an antenna from HRO Milwaukee. I was thinking about
>> > purchasing the IC-9700 for the SATS and 2M/70 cm repeaters. Now
>> > I have my doubts as to when I would ever receive it and in what
>> condition
>> > it may be in when delivered. I was thinking about driving to Milwaukee
>> to
>> > it curb side during this virus crisis, but that is a seven hour one way
>> > drive from my QTH. No wonder the wife keeps asking when will I give up
>> the
>> > hobby.Totally frustrated...Jerry.....W8RQM
>> > _______________________________________________
>> > 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 af5at.radio at gmail.com  Sat May  2 18:47:48 2020
From: af5at.radio at gmail.com (Mike Wilhelm)
Date: Sat, 2 May 2020 13:47:48 -0500
Subject: [amsat-bb] G-5500 AZ Potentiometer
In-Reply-To: <74331B3E-5823-4EA7-A607-10E4261BB3C2@icloud.com>
References: <74331B3E-5823-4EA7-A607-10E4261BB3C2@icloud.com>
Message-ID: <CABQUVrWYHYi2w73vcMf2huJHhLqDGK57h+71+nciFxoyBrgqqg@mail.gmail.com>

Thanks Greg.  I had attached the US version of the data sheet not realizing
that it was too big.

-Mike  AF5AT

On Sat, May 2, 2020 at 1:11 PM Gregory Beat <w9gb at icloud.com> wrote:

> As Mike Wilhelm noted, TOCOS is a Japanese manufacturer, that has a North
> American office (Northwest Chicago suburbs) not far from my QTH.
>
> TOCOS RA25 Wire Wound Potentiometer (designed for Panel Mount)
> ?25? references 25mm (1 inch) diameter, made by CTS (Elkhart, IN) over
> past 100 years.
> https://tocos.com/products/series/wire-wound-panel-controls/ra25
>
> DATASHEET for TOCOS RA25
>
> https://tocos.com/uploads/media/products/0001/01/1256394e7e05d3b089a35ad5889abeed77579708.pdf
>
> SELECT Your Country, State/Province for TOCOS Distributors
> https://tocos.com/sales-locations
>
> TOCOS America
> 1177 East Tower Road
> Schaumburg, IL 60173
> Telephone: 847-884-6664
> FAX: 847-884-6665
> Sales e-Mail: sales at tocos.com
> Web Site: http://www.tocos.com
> ?
> greg, w9gb
> ==
> From: "Joseph B. Fitzgerald" <jfitzgerald at alum.wpi.edu>
> To: "amsat-bb at amsat.org" <amsat-bb at amsat.org>, Rafael Pena
> <pinoleronica at hotmail.com>
> Subject: Re: [amsat-bb] G-5500 AZ Potentiometer
>
> I didn't find a supplier, but I did find a datasheet. You can probably
> find a replacement from a different manufacturer.  Curiously it is only
> rated to -10C.
>
> https://www.tocos-j.co.jp/tocos-j-wp/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/RA25_Series.pdf
>
> jbf
>

From tjschuessler at verizon.net  Sat May  2 19:49:27 2020
From: tjschuessler at verizon.net (tjschuessler at verizon.net)
Date: Sat, 2 May 2020 14:49:27 -0500
Subject: [amsat-bb] po-101 sub tone
References: <008901d620ba$cac592c0$6050b840$.ref@verizon.net>
Message-ID: <008901d620ba$cac592c0$6050b840$@verizon.net>

Ah! The response from the guy who built the software.

Thanks very much Eric.  Interestingly, the PDF of the user manual will not
display the opcode chart.  Just shows the heading and the rest of the page
is blank.  O well.

Tom Schuessler, N5HYP

Message: 7
Date: Sat, 2 May 2020 10:04:08 +0200
From: Erich Eichmann <mailto:erich.eichmann at t-online.de>
To: mailto:AMSAT-BB at amsat.org
Subject: Re: [amsat-bb] po-101 sub tone
Message-ID: <mailto:596dd90a-3ab9-d5e9-3bf7-b91255f9a043 at t-online.de>
Content-Type: text/plain; charset=utf-8; format=flowed

Hi,
as far as I see the code for the FT-847 for a 141.3 sub tone is hex 08 (p.
93 of the user manual) , for the TS-2000 it is dec. 22.
Therefore the entry in SubTone.SQF for a 141.3 sub tone for Icom radios,
Yaesu FT-847 and Kenwood TS-2000 should be:
PO-101,141.3,$08,22

73s, Erich, DK1TB



From tjschuessler at verizon.net  Sat May  2 19:49:27 2020
From: tjschuessler at verizon.net (tjschuessler at verizon.net)
Date: Sat, 2 May 2020 14:49:27 -0500
Subject: [amsat-bb] po-101 sub tone
References: <008901d620ba$cac592c0$6050b840$.ref@verizon.net>
Message-ID: <008901d620ba$cac592c0$6050b840$@verizon.net>

Ah! The response from the guy who built the software.

Thanks very much Eric.  Interestingly, the PDF of the user manual will not
display the opcode chart.  Just shows the heading and the rest of the page
is blank.  O well.

Tom Schuessler, N5HYP

Message: 7
Date: Sat, 2 May 2020 10:04:08 +0200
From: Erich Eichmann <mailto:erich.eichmann at t-online.de>
To: mailto:AMSAT-BB at amsat.org
Subject: Re: [amsat-bb] po-101 sub tone
Message-ID: <mailto:596dd90a-3ab9-d5e9-3bf7-b91255f9a043 at t-online.de>
Content-Type: text/plain; charset=utf-8; format=flowed

Hi,
as far as I see the code for the FT-847 for a 141.3 sub tone is hex 08 (p.
93 of the user manual) , for the TS-2000 it is dec. 22.
Therefore the entry in SubTone.SQF for a 141.3 sub tone for Icom radios,
Yaesu FT-847 and Kenwood TS-2000 should be:
PO-101,141.3,$08,22

73s, Erich, DK1TB



From tnetcenter at gmail.com  Sun May  3 00:28:45 2020
From: tnetcenter at gmail.com (Jeff Moore)
Date: Sat, 2 May 2020 17:28:45 -0700
Subject: [amsat-bb] Struggling with IC-9700 and WSJT-X
In-Reply-To: <9CF16FFE-80C3-4AE1-8586-1077905E5A84@gmail.com>
References: <CADQmrTFx=mOUNKU_8ACwtt3DLpBXutcCbACpdmUXQxMeRAAC=w@mail.gmail.com>
	<CABsMmtQ2sBfNJZy1Jc0xkJTsaD88SR-OHR7sj1jLOK7QxOd8=A@mail.gmail.com>
	<CALx_moRd=0OLW_aD0W-L5bNdKjY_3EEqMTYm8Qs3U0h-nbRzzA@mail.gmail.com>
	<9CF16FFE-80C3-4AE1-8586-1077905E5A84@gmail.com>
Message-ID: <CALx_moT-GQs7xgjcXvcej8OhMTPMwrP64A+kde8F6KMVUUv=gw@mail.gmail.com>

Windows-based PCs have built-in housekeeping(read as tracking) functions
that accumulate huge files over time.  I use several utilities to try and
keep the system as clean as possible.   Most people don't.  IN that case,
re-installing Windows will make a significant improvement in performance
until the muck builds up again.

I know IT guys that literally blow everything out of their computers and
re-install Windows annually!   Having to do that because of a piss poor
update is a crime and user-unfriendly!  This is one of the reasons that
computer savvy users tend to use OTHER operating systems like Linux or
heaven forbid Apple's OS-X.

With Windows 7 and prior, the user had control over the update process.
Microsoft took that away with Windows 10 so now ALL Windows 10 users have
to contend with Microsoft's inadequate testing
and release of updates with no ability to do anything other than DELAY the
updates.

IF the Windows operating systems had been properly designed, they would
still run on original IBM PCs ( and run fast on them) and be blazingly fast
on current PCs.   That is clearly not the case due to software bloat!
There's no way a million-plus lines of code will execute rapidly on
anything other than a supercomputer!!!

Software developers these days have absolutely no desire to create compact
code bases that execute rapidly.  Instead, they operate on the planned
obsolescence model which results in the need for ever more powerful
hardware because that is what it will take to run the software they create.

Don't get me wrong, I have nothing against newer and more powerful hardware
- that generally benefits everyone.  The problem is the software/hardware
development paradigm that results in ever-larger programs REQUIRING more
powerful hardware instead of creating more and more EFFICIENT software and
devices to run them on!

<end soapbox>

7  3
Jeff Moore  --  KE7ACY
CN94




On Sat, May 2, 2020 at 7:44 AM Jean Marc Momple <jean.marc.momple at gmail.com>
wrote:

> Jeff and other,
>
> I cannot stay on the side about this one.
>
> These kind of issue happen to me also, many times.
>
> Also, I wish to share following as it may help many, also save them the
> cost of a new PC (I did buy another one)
>
> I have been using a dedicated HP I5 laptop for about 4 years solely for
> the HAM station, no Office, e-mails etc..., and have been doing regular
> housekeeping such as defrag etc..
>
> Along the years it was slower and slower. I tried everything such as
> cleaning up, check for virus etc.. and for the past few months it was often
> reaching 100% processor load when running SatPC32 and HDSDR. Fed-up I
> bought a new PC but also decided to re-initialise everything re-install W10
> and all the software I use on the old one.
>
> The result is astonishing now running SatPC32, HDSDR, FoxTelem, FUNcube
> Dashboard, Soundmodems, Online forwarder, BktTime etc? simultaneously and
> the processor load is generally <30%.
>
> Seems that these updates (very often breaking things) are also adding
> other issues and slowing down the machine over time. I am not an IT guy and
> have no clue about the real reasons just guessing that all these updates
> are the cause, may be someone can explain.
>
> 73
>
>
> Jean Marc (3B8DU)
>
> > On May 2, 2020, at 6:31 AM, Jeff Moore via AMSAT-BB <amsat-bb at amsat.org>
> wrote:
> >
> > A very recent Windoze update hosed parts of my computer to the point
> that I
> > had to roll it back to a previous Restore Point and then bypass the
> update
> > and go directory to a newer version of Win 10.  I'm still finding issues
> > with all of that 3 weeks later!  Microsoft screwed us all with forced
> > updates - now WHEN they screw up an update - we the customers are the
> ones
> > that get hosed!!!
> >
> > Jeff Moore  --  KE7ACY
> > CN94
> >
> > On Fri, May 1, 2020 at 5:07 PM John Kludt via AMSAT-BB <
> amsat-bb at amsat.org>
> > wrote:
> >
> >> Richard,
> >>
> >> Two things to check:
> >>
> >>   1. After my last Win 10 upgrade the Network type was changed from
> >>   Private to Public with all kinds of mischief
> >>   2. Windows security has been deciding a number of different ham apps
> are
> >>   viruses or trojans so check Windows Security quarantine folder to see
> is
> >>   WJT-x has been moved all or in part to that file.
> >>
> >> Just a couple of suggestions,
> >>
> >> John
> >>
> >> On Fri, May 1, 2020 at 8:02 PM Richard Lawn via AMSAT-BB <
> >> amsat-bb at amsat.org>
> >> wrote:
> >>
> >>> Recently my Windows 10 computer went through an upgrade and ever since
> >> then
> >>> I cannot get WSJT-X to talk via CAT to my 9700. I've tried the obvious
> >>> things like unplugigng the USB cable and plugging it back in again and
> no
> >>> dice. I even reinstalled WSJT-X because I found that HRD was working
> just
> >>> fine. I'm at a loss on this. Any suggestions out there?
> >>>
> >>> Rick, W2JAZ
> >>> _______________________________________________
> >>> Sent via AMSAT-BB at amsat.org. AMSAT-NA makes this open forum available
> >>> to all interested persons worldwide without requiring membership.
> >> Opinions
> >>> expressed
> >>> are solely those of the 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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> >> to all interested persons worldwide without requiring membership.
> Opinions
> >> expressed
> >> are solely those of the author, and do not reflect the official views of
> >> AMSAT-NA.
> >> Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite
> program!
> >> Subscription settings: https://www.amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb
> >>
> > _______________________________________________
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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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> program!
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>

From devin at thecabal.org  Sun May  3 01:37:27 2020
From: devin at thecabal.org (Devin L. Ganger)
Date: Sun, 3 May 2020 01:37:27 +0000
Subject: [amsat-bb] Struggling with IC-9700 and WSJT-X
In-Reply-To: <CADQmrTFx=mOUNKU_8ACwtt3DLpBXutcCbACpdmUXQxMeRAAC=w@mail.gmail.com>
References: <CADQmrTFx=mOUNKU_8ACwtt3DLpBXutcCbACpdmUXQxMeRAAC=w@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <MWHPR01MB2352936BBFEC2A219AD371AECAA90@MWHPR01MB2352.prod.exchangelabs.com>

One easy thing you can do on Windows 10 that helps performance in many cases is to run the built-in Disk Cleanup tool. When you launch it it will scan for files you can get rid of from your user profile, but if you run it with elevated privileges you can tell it to scan system files as well. This can help clean tens of GB of older memory dumps, temporary files, older update files, and even older Windows installations from earlier versions of Windows 10.

This is the first thing I do on my system when it starts having performance issues and 4/5 times it does the trick. It does takeaway while to run, but it is worth it, as modern versions of Windows can be very sensitive to the percentage of free space on your system drive.


--
Devin L. Ganger (WA7DLG)
email: devin at thecabal.org
web: Devin on Earth
cell: +1 425.239.2575
________________________________
From: AMSAT-BB <amsat-bb-bounces at amsat.org> on behalf of Richard Lawn via AMSAT-BB <amsat-bb at amsat.org>
Sent: Friday, May 1, 2020 5:00:13 PM
To: Amsat BB <amsat-bb at amsat.org>
Subject: [amsat-bb] Struggling with IC-9700 and WSJT-X

Recently my Windows 10 computer went through an upgrade and ever since then
I cannot get WSJT-X to talk via CAT to my 9700. I've tried the obvious
things like unplugigng the USB cable and plugging it back in again and no
dice. I even reinstalled WSJT-X because I found that HRD was working just
fine. I'm at a loss on this. Any suggestions out there?

Rick, W2JAZ
_______________________________________________
Sent via AMSAT-BB at amsat.org. AMSAT-NA makes this open forum available
to all interested persons worldwide without requiring membership. Opinions expressed
are solely those of the author, and do not reflect the official views of AMSAT-NA.
Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite program!
Subscription settings: https://www.amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb

From n8hm at arrl.net  Sun May  3 00:00:07 2020
From: n8hm at arrl.net (Paul Stoetzer)
Date: Sat, 2 May 2020 17:00:07 -0700
Subject: [amsat-bb] ANS-124 AMSAT News Service Weekly Bulletins
Message-ID: <CABzOSOpA81tA+cdeJ6xY8DxPqz5RvFD_L1e44pgD7KZGqPDEjQ@mail.gmail.com>

AMSAT NEWS SERVICE
ANS-124

The AMSAT News Service bulletins are a free, weekly news and infor-
mation service of AMSAT, 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 commun-
icating 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.

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:

* New AMSAT Membership Portal Launched, March/April 2020 Edition of The
  AMSAT Journal Now Available
* AMSAT President Hails Launch of Wild Apricot Membership Portal
* Call for Nominations - 2020 AMSAT Board of Directors Election
* RS-44 Transponder Now Active
* Virginia Tech Camera on AO-92 Takes Stunning Photos, Additional
  Passes Planned Tuesday, May 5th
* Redesigned AMSAT CubeSat Simulator Launched
* Changes to AMSAT TLE Distribution for April 30, 2020
* FCC Adopts Updated Orbital Debris Mitigation Rules
* VUCC Awards-Endorsements for April 2020
* Space Apps COVID-19 Challenge Virtual Hackathon, May 30-31
* On-Line Student STEM: TI Codes Contest 2020
* First Guatemalan Satellite Deployed from the ISS
* Former AMSAT Area Coordinator, Prominent DXer Herb Schoenbohm,
  KV4FZ, SK
* During the COVID-19 Pandemic, ARISS to Begin Experimental Demonstra-
  tions of School Contacts using a Multipoint Telebridge Amateur Radio
  Approach
* Hamfests, Conventions, Maker Faires, and Other Events
* Upcoming Satellite Operations
* Satellite Shorts from All Over


SB SAT @ AMSAT $ANS-124.01
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AMSAT News Service Bulletin 124.01
 From AMSAT HQ KENSINGTON, MD.
DATE May 3, 2020
To All RADIO AMATEURS
BID: $ANS-124.01

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         Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the AMSAT office
    is closed until further notice. For details, please visit
  https://www.amsat.org/amsat-office-closed-until-further-notice/

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New AMSAT Membership Portal Launched, March/April 2020 Edition of The
AMSAT Journal Now Available

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic and the closure of the AMSAT office, the
March/April 2020 edition of The AMSAT Journal will not be printed and
mailed to members. Instead, a full-color PDF is being made available
on the AMSAT website. The issue can be downloaded below:

https://tinyurl.com/ANS-MarAprJournal

This issue includes detailed information about AMSAT's new online
membership portal, now active at https://launch.amsat.org. AMSAT
members are encouraged to review this article, which includes detailed
instructions on accessing your membership account. Stay tuned for
more features, including members-only content coming soon.

Articles in the March/April 2020 edition of The AMSAT Journal:

* Apogee View - Clayton Coleman, W5PFG
* Engineering Update - Jerry Buxton, N0JY
* Treasurer's Report - Robert Bankston, KE4AL
* AMSAT's New Member and Event Portal - Robert Bankston, KE4AL
* amsatLink ? Proposed Wireless Communications Network - Robert
  Bankston, KE4AL
* Educational Relations Update - Alan Johnston, KU2Y
* A New Design for the AMSAT CubeSat Simulator - Alan Johnston, KU2Y;
  Jim McLaughlin, KI6ZUM; David White, WD6DRI; Pat Kilroy, N8PK
* For Beginners ? Amateur Radio Satellite Primer IV - Keith Baker,
  KB1SF/VA3KSF
* PSAT 1U ? A Low-Cost, EasyBuild 1U CubeSat - George Downey, Robert
  Bruninga, WB4APR
* Gridmaster Heat Map - Paul Overn, KE0PBR

[ANS thanks the AMSAT office for the above information]

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AMSAT President Hails Launch of Wild Apricot Membership Portal

Friday, May 1, 2020 brings a significant change to AMSAT's member
experience. The launch of our Wild Apricot-based member portal on this
date retires the dBase database system launched in the early 1980s by
then-President Dr. Tom Clark, K3IO (then W3IWI) and is the result of a
process authorized by the Board of Directors in 2016. Members now have
control over the own profiles. Member communications will be handled
via email, resulting in significant cost reduction.

Wild Apricot will not only serve AMSAT as our member management plat-
form. Other capabilities will be released in the future such as event
management, communications, and access to member-only content. Stay
tuned for new capabilities being launched over the coming months.

As this is a totally new system for AMSAT, we may face challenges
ahead. I ask for your patience as the User Services team works through
these challenges to provide our members the best user experience poss-
ible. Ultimately, Wild Apricot is the right solution moving AMSAT for-
ward both technologically and operationally.

This effort would not have been possible without the hard work and
leadership of Robert Bankston, KE4AL, in his position as Vice Pres-
ident of User Services at AMSAT. Significant hours were put into this
project. I applaud and congratulate Robert for a successful launch.

73,

Clayton
W5PFG
AMSAT President

[ANS thanks Clayton Coleman, W5PFG, AMSAT President, for the above
information]
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Call for Nominations - 2020 AMSAT Board of Directors Election

AMSAT solicits nominations for the 2020 AMSAT Board of Directors
election, to be held in the third quarter of the year. The seats of
the following three incumbent Directors expire in 2020 and will be
filled by this year's election: Tom Clark, K3IO; Mark Hammond, N8MH;
and Bruce Paige, KK5DO. Further, up to two Alternate Directors may be
elected for one-year terms.

A valid nomination for Director must be written and requires either
one Member Society or five current individual members in good standing
to nominate an AMSAT member. Written nominations, with the nominee?s
name, call sign, and contact information, as well as the nominators'
names, call signs, and contact information, should be sent to the
AMSAT Secretary:

Brennan Price, N4QX
300 Locust St SE, Unit E
Vienna VA 22180-4869
brennanprice at verizon.net

A copy should be sent to AMSAT Manager, Martha Saragovitz, at
martha at amsat.org.

The AMSAT bylaws require that the nomination be written and in the
form specified by the Secretary. In light of the ongoing pandemic and
the resulting closure of the physical office, the Secretary has
elected to accept written nomination materials in electronic form,
including e-mail or electronic image of a paper document. Fax trans-
missions cannot be accepted due to the closure of the office.

No matter what means are used, petitions MUST be received by the
Secretary no later than June 15th. The Secretary will verify the qual-
ifications of candidates and nominating members or Member Societies as
petitions are received, and will notify candidates whether their nom-
inations are in order by the end of June.

[ANS thanks Brennan Price, N4QX, AMSAT Secretary, for the above
information]

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RS-44 Transponder Now Active

The amateur satellite world was surprised to wake up to the news on
April 30th that a new transponder was activated for testing and open
for use by amateurs worldwide

Constructed by specialists at Information Satellite Systems and
Students at Siberian State Aerospace University, DOSAAF-85 was
launched on a Rockot/Breeze-KM launch vehicle from Plesetsk Cosmo-
drome on December 26, 2019. The satellite apparently failed to
separate from the upper stage of the launch vehicle and remains
attached. The satellite?s name commemorates the 85th anniversary of
the Voluntary Society for the Assistance to the Army, Aviation, and
Navy (DOSAAF), the organization responsible for the military training
of Soviet youth.

Designated RS-44, or Radio Sputnik 44, the satellite carries a 60 kHz
wide V/u linear transponder and a CW beacon. With an orbit of 1511 km
x 1175 km and an inclination of 82.5 degrees, this is the highest
orbiting functioning amateur satellite available worldwide. Due to the
1511 km apogee, regular DX contacts should be easy to make. The first
claimed DX record came from Joe Werth, KE9AJ, and J?r?me LeCuyer,
F4DXV, who reported a 6,993 km trans-Atlantic QSO between EN50gn09 in
Illinois and  JN04iu40 in France. This was quickly eclipsed less than
24 hours later when Casey Tucker, KI7UNJ, and Tetsurou Satou, JA0CAW,
reported the first trans-Pacific QSO between CN93jw (Oregon, USA) and
PM97nw (Niigata, Japan), a distance of 7,859 km. The theoretical max-
imum range for QSOs via RS-44 is 7,942 km.

The NORAD ID is 44909, object 2019-096E.

Initial reports from the first days of operation suggest that the
transponder is very sensitive and easily workable with low power and
handheld antennas, however significant periodic fading is reported,
likely due to the fact that the satellite remains attached to the
upper stage of the launch vehicle and is unable to deploy its gravity
gradient boom to stablize itself.

The satellite is planned to remain continuously available for testing
purposes until May 11th at which time a decision on further operations
will be made.

The Keplerian elements for RS-44 have been added to the AMSAT and
CelesTrak distributions, as well as several popular tracking apps.
The ARRL has released version 11.10 of the TQSL configuration file to
add support for RS-44 to LoTW.

RS-44 ? V/u Inverting Analog SSB/CW
Uplink (LSB) 145.935 MHz through 145.995 MHz
Downlink (USB) 435.610 MHz through 435.670 MHz
CW Beacon 435.605 MHz

[ANS thanks Dmitry Pashkov, R4UAB, Igor Blinov, RW3XL, Nico Janssen,
PA0DLO, the ARRL, and others for the above information]

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Virginia Tech Camera on AO-92 Takes Stunning Photos, Additional Passes
Planned Tuesday, May 5th

The Virginia Tech camera on board AO-92 was activated on two passes
over North America on Tuesday, April 28th. Several great photos were
taken, captured by amateur stations running FoxTelem, and uploaded to
the AMSAT Central Scrutinizer. All of the photos taken by AO-92 can be
viewed on the AMSAT website at the link below.

The Virginia Tech camera will be activated again on Tuesday, May 5th
during morning passes over the United States. The camera remains
active for 45 minutes after being enabled by a ground station.

Stations in the United States, the Caribbean, Mexico, Central, and
South America are encouraged to set their stations up to receive and
upload high speed telemetry in FoxTelem. FoxTelem downloads and
instructions can be found at https://www.g0kla.com/foxtelem/index.php

AO-92 Camera Image Archive:

https://www.amsat.org/tlm/showImages.php?id=4

[ANS thanks Drew Glasbrenner, KO4MA, AMSAT Vice President - Operations
for the above information]

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Redesigned AMSAT CubeSat Simulator Launched

A new design for the CubeSatSim, the AMSAT CubeSat Simulator is now
available on GitHub (http://cubesatsim.org/code). The CubeSatSim is a
Raspberry Pi Zero W-based functional model of a ?1U? CubeSat nano-
satellite for demonstrations and educational outreach. It has a 3D-
printed frame structure and is designed to act, as reasonably as poss-
ible, as one flying in Low Earth Orbit (LEO).  The simulator runs on
rechargeable battery power and solar panels and transmits its authentic
voltage, current, and temperature telemetry on the UHF Amateur Radio
band. The CubeSatSim has been presented at the AMSAT Space Symposium
the past two years and at Hamvention last year.

The new design was developed to reduce the cost to build and to im-
prove functionality. Jim McLaughlin, KI6ZUM, and David White, WD6DRI,
are prominent STEM advocates and school mentors in the San Diego area.
They offered to help redesign the hardware and collaborated with Alan
Johnston, KU2Y, AMSAT VP Educational Relations, and Pat Kilroy, N8PK,
over the past nine months. The resulting design has reduced the cost
to build in half (from around $400 to around $200) and added a new
Fox-1 emulation mode. In addition to the AFSK (Audio Frequency Shift
Keying) and 1200 bps APRS (Automatic Packet Reporting System) telemetry
in AO-7 format of the original design, the new version supports DUV
(Data Under Voice) FSK (Frequency Shift Keying) 200 bps telemetry com-
patible with Fox-1A through Fox-1D and BPSK (Binary Phase Shift Keying)
1200 bps telemetry compatible with HuskySat-1 and the upcoming Fox-1E.
Chris Thompson, G0KLA/AC2CZ, the author of AMSAT?s FoxTelem satellite
telemetry software, has put out a testing version 1.09 of the software
that supports the CubeSatSim. Instructions on how to download and con-
figure this test version are on the GitHub Wiki.

http://cubesatsim.org/wiki

Also new to the CubeSatSim is a STEM Payload board with a STM32F103C8T6
?Blue Pill? Arduino compatible microcontroller. The board also has a
built-in BME-280 Temperature Humidity Barometric Pressure Sensor and
an MPU-6050 (GY-521) 3-Axis Accelerometer and Gyro. Also new is a tape
measure dipole or monopole or SMA antenna, an integrated Band Pass
filter, and a sturdy new 3D printed frame and more powerful solar
panels.

A new Twitter account @CubeSatSim has also been launched. Follow to get
the latest updates on the CubeSatSim including videos and photos. Links
to all CubeSatSim resources are at CubeSatSim.org.

More details on the redesigned CubeSatSim can be found in the March/
April 2020 edition of The AMSAT Journal, available at
https://tinyurl.com/ANS-MarAprJournal

The CubeSatSim team wishes to thank the AMSAT board, President, and all
AMSAT members for their ongoing support of this educational project.

[ANS thanks Dr. Alan Johnston, KU2Y, AMSAT Vice President - Educational
Relations for the above information]

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Changes to AMSAT TLE Distribution for April 30, 2020

The following satellites have decayed from orbit and have been
removed from this week's AMSAT TLE Distribution:

ALMASAT-1 - NORAD Cat ID 38078 (Decayed from orbit April 25, 2020).
nSIGHT1   - NORAD Cat ID 42726 (Decayed from orbit April 25, 2020).

The following satellite has been activated and added to this week's
AMSAT TLE Distribution:

RS-44 - NORAD Cat ID 44909.

Per Nico Janssen, PA0DLO concerning RS-44:

"The new amateur payload DOSAAF 85 (RS-44) appears to work very well.
Doppler measurements confirm that it is indeed object 44909,
2019-096E. The satellite identifies itself as "RS44" (i.e. Radio
Sputnik 44) on its CW beacon on 435.6043 kHz. The passband is
about 63 kHz wide. It may also have a downlink between 2400 and
2485 MHz. The frequencies of RS44/DOSAAF 85 have not been IARU
coordinated. The satellite is in an elliptical orbit with a perigee of
1175 km, an apogee of 1511 km and an inclination of 82.5 degrees.

The payload is apparently attached to the Breeze-KM upper stage of
a Rokot launch vehicle that launched three Gonets satellites on
December 26, 2019. It was originally expected to launch in 2015.
It is based on the Yubileiniy platform."

[ANS thanks Ray Hoad, WA5QGD, AMSAT Orbital Elements Manager, for the
above information]

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FCC Adopts Updated Orbital Debris Mitigation Rules

On April 23rd, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) adopted a
Report and Order (R&O) and Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking
(FNPRM) updating rules on orbital debris mitigation for the first time
since 2004. The newly adopted regulations increase the disclosure re-
quirements for pre-space notifications submitted for amateur space
stations.

In the draft version of the R&O, released in early April, the FCC had
included the adoption of additional requirements regarding indemni-
fication and maneuverability. AMSAT, ARRL, university researchers, and
satellite industry groups opposed certain aspects of these rules. In
response, the Commission moved those provisions to a FNPRM for further
comment.

In addition to maneuverability and indemnification requirements for
amateur space stations, the Commission also seeks comment on a disposal
bond requirement for certain spacecraft. AMSAT is evaluating the FNPRM
and will file comments expressing our views of the proposed regula-
tions.

The adopted R&O / FNPRM can be found at
https://docs.fcc.gov/public/attachments/FCC-20-54A1.pdf

[ANS thanks Paul Stoetzer, N8HM, AMSAT Executive Vice President, for
the above information]

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VUCC Awards-Endorsements for April 2020

Here are the endorsements and new VUCC Satellite Awards issued by the
ARRL for the period April 1, 2020 through May 1, 2020.

Congratulations to all those who made the list this month!

CALL     Apr    May

KO4MA   1750   1753
K7TAB    531    600
AE5B     442    450
ND0C     301    346
N4DCW    201    300
KC9UQR   252    275
WA9JBQ   225    250
W4DTA    217    240
WI6K     New    200
S57NML   126    179
DL4ZAB   150    172
KS1G     134    170
YO2CMI   100    168
KE0WPA   108    152
ZS5LEE   New    105
VE3CGA   New    100

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 the two months. 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 Parsons, W5RKN, for the above information]

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Space Apps COVID-19 Challenge Virtual Hackathon, May 30-31

NASA, ESA (European Space Agency) and JAXA (Japan Aerospace Explora-
tion Agency) are inviting coders, entrepreneurs, scientists, designers,
storytellers, makers, builders, artists, and technologists to partici-
pate in a virtual hackathon May 30-31 dedicated to putting open data
to work in developing solutions to issues related to the COVID-19 pan-
demic.

During the global Space Apps COVID-19 Challenge, participants from a-
round the world will create virtual teams that - during a 48-hour per-
iod - will use Earth observation data to propose solutions to COVID-
19-related challenges ranging from studying the coronavirus that
causes COVID-19 and its spread to the impact the disease is having on
the Earth system. Registration for this challenge opens in mid-May.

"There's a tremendous need for our collective ingenuity right now,"
said Thomas Zurbuchen, associate administrator for NASA's Science Mis-
sion Directorate. "I can?t imagine a more worthy focus than COVID-19
on which to direct the energy and enthusiasm from around the world with
the Space Apps Challenge that always generates such amazing solutions."

The unique capabilities of NASA and its partner space agencies in the
areas of science and technology enable them to lend a hand during this
global crisis. Since the start of the global outbreak, Earth science
specialists from each agency have been exploring ways to use unique
Earth observation data to aid understanding of the interplay of the
Earth system -- on global to local scales -- with aspects of the COVID-
19 outbreak, including, potentially, our ability to combat it. The
hackathon will also examine the human and economic response to the vi-
rus.

ESA will contribute data from the Sentinel missions (Sentinel-1, Sent-
inel-2 and Sentinel-5P) in the context of the European Copernicus pro-
gram, led by the European Commission, along with data from Third Party
contributing Missions, with a focus on assessing the impact on climate
change and greenhouse gases, as well as impacts on the economic sector.
ESA also is contributing Earth observation experts for the selection
of the competition winners and the artificial-intelligence-powered
EuroDataCube.

"EuroDatacube will enable the best ideas to be scaled up to a global
level," said Josef Aschbacher, director of Earth Observation Programm-
es at ESA. "The pandemic crisis has a worldwide impact, therefore in-
ternational cooperation and sharing of data and expertise with partners
like NASA and JAXA seems the most suitable approach."

JAXA is making Earth observing data available from its satellite mis-
sions, including ALOS-2, GOSAT, GOSAT-2, GCOM-C, GCOM-W, and GPM/DPR.

"JAXA welcomes the opportunity to be part of the hackathon," said JAXA
Vice President Terada Koji. "I believe the trilateral cooperation among
ESA, NASA and JAXA is important to demonstrate how Earth observation
can support global efforts in combating this unprecedented challenge."

Space Apps is an international hackathon that takes place in cities
around the world. Since 2012, teams have engaged with NASA's free and
open data to address real-world problems on Earth and in space. The
COVID-19 Challenge will be the program's first global virtual hacka-
thon. Space Apps 2019 included more than 29,000 participants at 225
events in 71 countries, developing more than 2,000 hackathon solutions
over the course of one weekend.

Space Apps is a NASA-led initiative organized in collaboration with
Booz Allen Hamilton, Mindgrub, and SecondMuse. The next annual Space
Apps Challenge is scheduled for October 2-4.

For more information about NASA Space Apps Challenges, visit:
https://www.spaceappschallenge.org/

[ANS thanks NASA for the above information]

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On-Line Student STEM: TI Codes Contest 2020

Texas Instruments and NASA have announced the "TI Codes Contest 2020".
This STEM activity invites student teams to connect and learn together
remotely to let their imaginations reach new heights by solving this
unique challenge during the 20th anniversary of humans on the Inter-
national Space Station (ISS):

    Propose a way to automate or optimize a process or product for
    living and working on the ISS. Then use coding and Texas Instru-
    ments (TI) technology to design and build a model of the solution.

Stage 1: Pitch your idea - is running now. Teams connect virtually
with up to five students, ages 13?19, plus an adult sponsor. (A spon-
sor can be a teacher, parent or other adult who can mentor students
remotely.) Then, determine which process or product your team wants
to automate or optimize that would help the International Space Station.
The deadline for submissions: May 21, 2020, at 11:59 p.m. Central time.

Access full contest rules, prize lists, NASA STEM resources, and enter
your team at: https://education.ti.com/en/promotion/codescontest

[ANS thanks Texas Instruments and NASA for the above information]

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First Guatemalan Satellite Deployed from the ISS

Guatemala?s first satellite, a small CubeSat called QUETZAL-1, was de-
ployed from the International Space Station (ISS) on Tuesday, April 28,
2020.

Its primary mission is to test a sensor for remote data acquisition for
natural resource management, which could be used to monitor water qual-
ity in inland water bodies.

QUETZAL-1 LogoThe satellite is part of the Japanese Kibo cubesat pro-
gram, a product of the cooperation between, among others, the United
Nations Office for Outer Space Affairs (UNOOSA), Universidad del Valle
de Guatemala (UVG), and more institutions. The operational frequencies
were chosen through cooperation from Guatemalan radio amateurs and the
International Amateur Radio Union (IARU).

Downlink 4800 bps GMSK on 437.200 MHz.

The Quetzal-1 project team director is Guatemalan engineer Jos? Bagur,
TG8JAV, a graduate from mechatronics engineering at Universidad Del
Valle.

Source: IARU Region 2 https://iaru-r2.org/

IARU Quetzal-1
http://amsatuk.me.uk/iaru/finished_detail.php?serialnum=653

Quetzal-1 Telemetry info https://uvg.edu.gt/cubesat-en/

Quetzal-1 Telemetry decoder http://www.dk3wn.info/p/?page_id=75524

Follow Quetzal-1 on Twitter https://twitter.com/quetzal1_uvg

[ANS thanks AMSAT-UK for the above information]

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Former AMSAT Area Coordinator, Prominent DXer Herb Schoenbohm, KV4FZ,
SK

Herb Schoenbohm, KV4FZ, became a silent key on Wednesday, April 29th
at his home in the U. S. Virgin Islands. A prominent contester and
DXer, Herb served as an AMSAT Area Coordinator in the Caribbean in the
1970s and 1980s. Activating Anguilla as VP2EFZ, he gave Pat Gowen,
G3IOR, the last country he needed on OSCAR 7 to complete the first
DXCC via satellite.

[ANS thanks The Daily DX, QRZ.com, and former AMSAT Vice President -
Operations Rich Zwirko, K1HTV, for the above information]

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During the COVID-19 Pandemic, ARISS to Begin Experimental Demonstra-
tions of School Contacts using a Multipoint Telebridge Amateur Radio
Approach

Amateur Radio on the International Space Station (ARISS) is pleased
to announce the first use of a concept called Multipoint Telebridge
Contact via Amateur Radio, allowing school contacts for Stay-At-Home
students and simultaneous reception by families, school faculty and
the public.

During the last several weeks, efforts to contain the spread of the
COVID-19 virus have resulted in massive school closures worldwide. In
addition, the Stay-At-Home policies invoked by authorities, initially
shut down opportunities for ARISS school contacts for the near future.

To circumvent these challenges and keep students and the public safe,
ARISS is introducing the Multipoint Telebridge Contact via Amateur
Radio concept. First operation of this experimental system occurred
during a contact with a group of Northern Virginia Students located
in Woodbridge, VA on Thursday, April 30 at 13:35 UTC (9:35EDT). During
this event, an ARISS telebridge radio ground station linked to the
astronaut on the International Space Station (ISS)ham radio station
and each Stay-At-Home student and their teacher was individually
linked to the telebridge station. Under the teacher?s direction, each
student, from their home, takes a turna sking their question of the
astronaut.

Quoting ARISS Chair Frank Bauer, ?This approach is a huge pivot for
ARISS, but we feel it is a great strategic move for ARISS. In these
times of isolation due to the virus, these ARISS connections provide a
fantastic psychological boost to students, families, educators and the
public. And they continue our long-standing efforts to inspire, engage
and educate students in STEAM subjects and encourage them to pursue
STEAM careers.?

An archive of the April 30th contact can be viewed at
https://youtu.be/Cu8I9ose4Vo.

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 Corp-
oration (AMSAT), the American Radio Relay League (ARRL), the ISS
National Lab, and National Aeronautics and Space Administration
(NASA). The primary goal of ARISS is to promote exploration of science,
technology,engineering, and mathematics (STEAM) topics by organizing
scheduled contacts via amateur radio between crew members aboard the
ISS and students in classrooms or public forms. Before and during
these radio contacts, students, educators, parents, and communities
learn about space, space technologies, and amateur radio. For more
information, see www.ariss.org

[ANS thanks Dave Jordan, AA4KN, ARISS PR, for the above information]

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Hamfests, Conventions, Maker Faires, and Other Events

AMSAT Ambassadors provide presentations, demonstrate communicating
through amateur satellites, and host information tables at club
meetings, hamfests, conventions, maker faires, and other events.

Due to COVID-19, many hamfest and events around the United States have
been canceled or postponed. While we make every effort to ensure the
information contained below is correct, there may be some that we
missed.

We wish all of you safekeeping and hope to be at a hamfest near you
soon.

Current schedule:

June 12-13, 2020, Ham-Com, Plano, TX

The following events scheduled to have an AMSAT presence have been
CANCELED:

May 8-9, 2020, Prescott Hamfest, Prescott, AZ
May 15-17, Hamvention, Xenia, OH

[ANS thanks Robert Bankston, KE4AL, AMSAT Vice President - User
Services, for the above information]

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   AMSAT, along with our ARISS partners, is developing an amateur
   radio package, including two-way communication capability, to
           be carried on-board Gateway in lunar orbit.

   Support AMSAT's projects today at https://www.amsat.org/donate/

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Upcoming Satellite Operations

AD0DX has announced a tentative activation of DL88 in Big Bend Nat-
ional Park for Sunday, May 31st. At this time, the park remains closed
but the team hopes it will reopen soon. Doug Tabor, N6UA, will join
him for this activation. Details about the plans can be found on the
K5Z QRZ.com page: https://www.qrz.com/db/K5Z

[ANS thanks Robert Bankston, KE4AL, AMSAT Vice President - User
Services, for the above information]

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Satellite Shorts From All Over

+ The May 2020 issue of Aerospace America, the monthly magazine of the
  American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA) features
  an article entitled "Cosmic GPS" describing the emerging use of GPS
  on spacecraft flying beyond the GPS constellation altitude and,
  eventually, to the moon. Above-constellation use of GPS was first
  demonstrated on AMSAT-OSCAR 40. AMSAT Vice President - Human Space-
  flight Frank Bauer, KA3HDO, is extensively quoted in this article.
  Read it at https://aerospaceamerica.aiaa.org/features/cosmic-gps/

+ AMSAT's Zazzle store has added a few new products, including a water
  bottle, car flag, and fanny pack. A wide variety of other products
  are also available, including the popular new OSCAR t-shirt. Check
  out the store at https://www.zazzle.com/store/amsat_gear. 25% of the
  purchase price of each product goes to AMSAT to help Keep Amateur
  Radio in Space.

+ Scientists from NASA, the United States Geological Survey (USGS) and
  the Lunar Planetary Institute have created a detailed new map of the
  lunar surface in stunning color. Called the Unified Geological Map of
  the Moon, it marries decades of surveys of the moon?s surface going
  as far back as Armstrong and Aldrin?s Apollo mission, with more re-
  cent data from NASA and JAXA. It doesn?t just look pretty ? the map
  will greatly help NASA and other organizations plan future landing
  sites optimized for scientific missions. NASA's Artemis project could
  take humans to the moon as early as 2024. AMSAT, along with ARISS,
  partners, is developing an amateur radio package, including two-way
  communication capability, to be carried on-board Gateway in lunar or-
  bit as part of an Artemis precursor initiative. The digital map is
  available for the public at: https://on.doi.gov/2YnZGAO

+ Scott Chapman, K4KDR, is featured in Scott Manley's new video about
  the Iranian Noor satellite. https://youtu.be/SPTz7Ig9RQE

+ As another part of the RSGB "Get on the air to care" campaign, the
  May edition of RadCom is being made available to radio amateurs
  around the world to read online as a sample edition. A number of
  IARU national societies have taken a similar step and the RSGB is
  happy to join those societies in supporting the worldwide amateur
  radio community during these difficult times:
  https://www.rsgb.org/sampleradcom

+ In a Public Notice released on April 30th, the FCC confirmed that
  amateur license examinations may be conducted remotely. The full
  Public Notice can be found at the link below:
  https://docs.fcc.gov/public/attachments/DA-20-467A1.pdf

+ The AMSAT Folding at home team continues to climb the rankings. Now in
  the top 2,500 of all teams at the time of this writing, the team has
  grown to 37 members with 70 active CPUs within the past 50 days and
  includes five members in the top 100,000 of all users. Alex Free,
  N7AGF, is our top contributor with over 21,000,000 points credited
  to AMSAT's team. For more information about the Folding at home project
  and how you can contribute to scientific research, including the
  fight against COVID-19, see https://foldingathome.org/. AMSAT's team
  number is 69710: https://stats.foldingathome.org/team/69710

+ In advance of their move to a new headquarters location, the FCC has
  updated their offical seal. The new seal includes a satellite and
  ground station, reflecting the increasing importance of space
  communications. https://twitter.com/FCC/status/1255882365936775171

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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 and remember to help Keep Amateur Radio in Space,

This week's ANS Editor,

Paul Stoetzer, N8HM
n8hm at amsat dot org

From kk5do at arrl.net  Sun May  3 03:44:42 2020
From: kk5do at arrl.net (Bruce)
Date: Sat, 2 May 2020 22:44:42 -0500
Subject: [amsat-bb] AMSAT Field Day 2020
References: <ad4c8a18-6a02-a68b-5133-80b58a2a394d.ref@arrl.net>
Message-ID: <ad4c8a18-6a02-a68b-5133-80b58a2a394d@arrl.net>

I have been monitoring the ARRL to see what they will be doing or 
changing for field day. Unfortunately my field day article did not make 
it into this issue (April/May) of the journal.

The ARRL has on their website this for right now...

"With 2020 ARRL Field Day ? one of the biggest events on the Amateur 
Radio calendar ? just about 12 weeks away, ARRL officials are monitoring 
this situation with the coronavirus very closely and paying close 
attention to all of the information and guidance being offered by the 
CDC's Centers for Disease Control and Prevention 
(https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/index.html)."

For right now, we will play it by ear and make adjustments to field day 
as it gets a bit closer. Hopefully more restrictions are lifted and we 
can plan radio a little bit more like normal.

73...bruce

-- 

Bruce Paige, KK5DO
                      
AMSAT Director Contests and Awards
AMSAT Board Member 2016-2020
   
ARRL Awards Field Checker (WAS, 5BWAS, VUCC), VE
           
Houston AMSAT Net - Wed 0100z on Echolink - Conference *AMSAT*
Also live streaming MP3 at http://www.amsatnet.com
Podcast at http://www.amsatnet.com/podcast.xml or iTunes
               
Latest satellite news on the ARRL Audio News
http://www.arrl.org

AMSAT on Twitter http://www.twitter.com/amsat


From af5cc2 at gmail.com  Sun May  3 18:30:39 2020
From: af5cc2 at gmail.com (John Geiger)
Date: Sun, 3 May 2020 13:30:39 -0500
Subject: [amsat-bb] WTB: Satellite rig-Icom 820/821/910 or the like
Message-ID: <CAHC1P28=-1nBYbfVaTK7fO6jWidEvuwUvXx4nEnK46fcdESdrA@mail.gmail.com>

I am looking for a full duplex satellite radio like the Icom 910/820/821,
Kenwood TS790 or similar models-if anyone has one for sale after upgrading
to an Icom 9700 or flex radio.  Will consider other models as well.

Please email me off the list and let me know the price shipped to Oklahoma.

73 John AF5CC

From ve3nxk at gmail.com  Sun May  3 18:57:40 2020
From: ve3nxk at gmail.com (Bill Booth)
Date: Sun, 3 May 2020 14:57:40 -0400
Subject: [amsat-bb] WTB: Satellite rig-Icom 820/821/910 or the like
In-Reply-To: <CAHC1P28=-1nBYbfVaTK7fO6jWidEvuwUvXx4nEnK46fcdESdrA@mail.gmail.com>
References: <CAHC1P28=-1nBYbfVaTK7fO6jWidEvuwUvXx4nEnK46fcdESdrA@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <693ddabe-e495-bf0b-1d77-271af0442a73@gmail.com>

On 2020-05-03 2:30 p.m., John Geiger via AMSAT-BB wrote:
> I am looking for a full duplex satellite radio

I have a IC-970 for sale more info www.almaguin.com/970


-- 
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Sundridge ON, Canada
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From maccody at att.net  Sun May  3 22:36:53 2020
From: maccody at att.net (Mac A. Cody)
Date: Sun, 3 May 2020 17:36:53 -0500
Subject: [amsat-bb] ANS-124 AMSAT News Service Weekly Bulletins
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The announcement was sent out at noon yesterday (5/2/2020),
that 2020 Ham-Com has been canceled.? All payments that have
been made (general admission, flea market tables, and vendor
booths) will be rolled over to the 2021 Ham-Com event.

73,

Mac Cody / AE5PH

On 5/2/20 7:00 PM, Paul Stoetzer via AMSAT-BB wrote:
> AMSAT NEWS SERVICE
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> mation service of AMSAT, The Radio Amateur Satellite Corporation. ANS
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> In this edition:
>
> * New AMSAT Membership Portal Launched, March/April 2020 Edition of The
>    AMSAT Journal Now Available
> * AMSAT President Hails Launch of Wild Apricot Membership Portal
> * Call for Nominations - 2020 AMSAT Board of Directors Election
> * RS-44 Transponder Now Active
> * Virginia Tech Camera on AO-92 Takes Stunning Photos, Additional
>    Passes Planned Tuesday, May 5th
> * Redesigned AMSAT CubeSat Simulator Launched
> * Changes to AMSAT TLE Distribution for April 30, 2020
> * FCC Adopts Updated Orbital Debris Mitigation Rules
> * VUCC Awards-Endorsements for April 2020
> * Space Apps COVID-19 Challenge Virtual Hackathon, May 30-31
> * On-Line Student STEM: TI Codes Contest 2020
> * First Guatemalan Satellite Deployed from the ISS
> * Former AMSAT Area Coordinator, Prominent DXer Herb Schoenbohm,
>    KV4FZ, SK
> * During the COVID-19 Pandemic, ARISS to Begin Experimental Demonstra-
>    tions of School Contacts using a Multipoint Telebridge Amateur Radio
>    Approach
> * Hamfests, Conventions, Maker Faires, and Other Events
> * Upcoming Satellite Operations
> * Satellite Shorts from All Over
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> DATE May 3, 2020
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> New AMSAT Membership Portal Launched, March/April 2020 Edition of The
> AMSAT Journal Now Available
>
> Due to the COVID-19 pandemic and the closure of the AMSAT office, the
> March/April 2020 edition of The AMSAT Journal will not be printed and
> mailed to members. Instead, a full-color PDF is being made available
> on the AMSAT website. The issue can be downloaded below:
>
> https://tinyurl.com/ANS-MarAprJournal
>
> This issue includes detailed information about AMSAT's new online
> membership portal, now active at https://launch.amsat.org. AMSAT
> members are encouraged to review this article, which includes detailed
> instructions on accessing your membership account. Stay tuned for
> more features, including members-only content coming soon.
>
> Articles in the March/April 2020 edition of The AMSAT Journal:
>
> * Apogee View - Clayton Coleman, W5PFG
> * Engineering Update - Jerry Buxton, N0JY
> * Treasurer's Report - Robert Bankston, KE4AL
> * AMSAT's New Member and Event Portal - Robert Bankston, KE4AL
> * amsatLink ? Proposed Wireless Communications Network - Robert
>    Bankston, KE4AL
> * Educational Relations Update - Alan Johnston, KU2Y
> * A New Design for the AMSAT CubeSat Simulator - Alan Johnston, KU2Y;
>    Jim McLaughlin, KI6ZUM; David White, WD6DRI; Pat Kilroy, N8PK
> * For Beginners ? Amateur Radio Satellite Primer IV - Keith Baker,
>    KB1SF/VA3KSF
> * PSAT 1U ? A Low-Cost, EasyBuild 1U CubeSat - George Downey, Robert
>    Bruninga, WB4APR
> * Gridmaster Heat Map - Paul Overn, KE0PBR
>
> [ANS thanks the AMSAT office for the above information]
>
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>
> AMSAT President Hails Launch of Wild Apricot Membership Portal
>
> Friday, May 1, 2020 brings a significant change to AMSAT's member
> experience. The launch of our Wild Apricot-based member portal on this
> date retires the dBase database system launched in the early 1980s by
> then-President Dr. Tom Clark, K3IO (then W3IWI) and is the result of a
> process authorized by the Board of Directors in 2016. Members now have
> control over the own profiles. Member communications will be handled
> via email, resulting in significant cost reduction.
>
> Wild Apricot will not only serve AMSAT as our member management plat-
> form. Other capabilities will be released in the future such as event
> management, communications, and access to member-only content. Stay
> tuned for new capabilities being launched over the coming months.
>
> As this is a totally new system for AMSAT, we may face challenges
> ahead. I ask for your patience as the User Services team works through
> these challenges to provide our members the best user experience poss-
> ible. Ultimately, Wild Apricot is the right solution moving AMSAT for-
> ward both technologically and operationally.
>
> This effort would not have been possible without the hard work and
> leadership of Robert Bankston, KE4AL, in his position as Vice Pres-
> ident of User Services at AMSAT. Significant hours were put into this
> project. I applaud and congratulate Robert for a successful launch.
>
> 73,
>
> Clayton
> W5PFG
> AMSAT President
>
> [ANS thanks Clayton Coleman, W5PFG, AMSAT President, for the above
> information]
> --------------------------------------------------------------------
>
> Call for Nominations - 2020 AMSAT Board of Directors Election
>
> AMSAT solicits nominations for the 2020 AMSAT Board of Directors
> election, to be held in the third quarter of the year. The seats of
> the following three incumbent Directors expire in 2020 and will be
> filled by this year's election: Tom Clark, K3IO; Mark Hammond, N8MH;
> and Bruce Paige, KK5DO. Further, up to two Alternate Directors may be
> elected for one-year terms.
>
> A valid nomination for Director must be written and requires either
> one Member Society or five current individual members in good standing
> to nominate an AMSAT member. Written nominations, with the nominee?s
> name, call sign, and contact information, as well as the nominators'
> names, call signs, and contact information, should be sent to the
> AMSAT Secretary:
>
> Brennan Price, N4QX
> 300 Locust St SE, Unit E
> Vienna VA 22180-4869
> brennanprice at verizon.net
>
> A copy should be sent to AMSAT Manager, Martha Saragovitz, at
> martha at amsat.org.
>
> The AMSAT bylaws require that the nomination be written and in the
> form specified by the Secretary. In light of the ongoing pandemic and
> the resulting closure of the physical office, the Secretary has
> elected to accept written nomination materials in electronic form,
> including e-mail or electronic image of a paper document. Fax trans-
> missions cannot be accepted due to the closure of the office.
>
> No matter what means are used, petitions MUST be received by the
> Secretary no later than June 15th. The Secretary will verify the qual-
> ifications of candidates and nominating members or Member Societies as
> petitions are received, and will notify candidates whether their nom-
> inations are in order by the end of June.
>
> [ANS thanks Brennan Price, N4QX, AMSAT Secretary, for the above
> information]
>
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>
> RS-44 Transponder Now Active
>
> The amateur satellite world was surprised to wake up to the news on
> April 30th that a new transponder was activated for testing and open
> for use by amateurs worldwide
>
> Constructed by specialists at Information Satellite Systems and
> Students at Siberian State Aerospace University, DOSAAF-85 was
> launched on a Rockot/Breeze-KM launch vehicle from Plesetsk Cosmo-
> drome on December 26, 2019. The satellite apparently failed to
> separate from the upper stage of the launch vehicle and remains
> attached. The satellite?s name commemorates the 85th anniversary of
> the Voluntary Society for the Assistance to the Army, Aviation, and
> Navy (DOSAAF), the organization responsible for the military training
> of Soviet youth.
>
> Designated RS-44, or Radio Sputnik 44, the satellite carries a 60 kHz
> wide V/u linear transponder and a CW beacon. With an orbit of 1511 km
> x 1175 km and an inclination of 82.5 degrees, this is the highest
> orbiting functioning amateur satellite available worldwide. Due to the
> 1511 km apogee, regular DX contacts should be easy to make. The first
> claimed DX record came from Joe Werth, KE9AJ, and J?r?me LeCuyer,
> F4DXV, who reported a 6,993 km trans-Atlantic QSO between EN50gn09 in
> Illinois and  JN04iu40 in France. This was quickly eclipsed less than
> 24 hours later when Casey Tucker, KI7UNJ, and Tetsurou Satou, JA0CAW,
> reported the first trans-Pacific QSO between CN93jw (Oregon, USA) and
> PM97nw (Niigata, Japan), a distance of 7,859 km. The theoretical max-
> imum range for QSOs via RS-44 is 7,942 km.
>
> The NORAD ID is 44909, object 2019-096E.
>
> Initial reports from the first days of operation suggest that the
> transponder is very sensitive and easily workable with low power and
> handheld antennas, however significant periodic fading is reported,
> likely due to the fact that the satellite remains attached to the
> upper stage of the launch vehicle and is unable to deploy its gravity
> gradient boom to stablize itself.
>
> The satellite is planned to remain continuously available for testing
> purposes until May 11th at which time a decision on further operations
> will be made.
>
> The Keplerian elements for RS-44 have been added to the AMSAT and
> CelesTrak distributions, as well as several popular tracking apps.
> The ARRL has released version 11.10 of the TQSL configuration file to
> add support for RS-44 to LoTW.
>
> RS-44 ? V/u Inverting Analog SSB/CW
> Uplink (LSB) 145.935 MHz through 145.995 MHz
> Downlink (USB) 435.610 MHz through 435.670 MHz
> CW Beacon 435.605 MHz
>
> [ANS thanks Dmitry Pashkov, R4UAB, Igor Blinov, RW3XL, Nico Janssen,
> PA0DLO, the ARRL, and others for the above information]
>
> --------------------------------------------------------------------
>
> Virginia Tech Camera on AO-92 Takes Stunning Photos, Additional Passes
> Planned Tuesday, May 5th
>
> The Virginia Tech camera on board AO-92 was activated on two passes
> over North America on Tuesday, April 28th. Several great photos were
> taken, captured by amateur stations running FoxTelem, and uploaded to
> the AMSAT Central Scrutinizer. All of the photos taken by AO-92 can be
> viewed on the AMSAT website at the link below.
>
> The Virginia Tech camera will be activated again on Tuesday, May 5th
> during morning passes over the United States. The camera remains
> active for 45 minutes after being enabled by a ground station.
>
> Stations in the United States, the Caribbean, Mexico, Central, and
> South America are encouraged to set their stations up to receive and
> upload high speed telemetry in FoxTelem. FoxTelem downloads and
> instructions can be found at https://www.g0kla.com/foxtelem/index.php
>
> AO-92 Camera Image Archive:
>
> https://www.amsat.org/tlm/showImages.php?id=4
>
> [ANS thanks Drew Glasbrenner, KO4MA, AMSAT Vice President - Operations
> for the above information]
>
> --------------------------------------------------------------------
>
> Redesigned AMSAT CubeSat Simulator Launched
>
> A new design for the CubeSatSim, the AMSAT CubeSat Simulator is now
> available on GitHub (http://cubesatsim.org/code). The CubeSatSim is a
> Raspberry Pi Zero W-based functional model of a ?1U? CubeSat nano-
> satellite for demonstrations and educational outreach. It has a 3D-
> printed frame structure and is designed to act, as reasonably as poss-
> ible, as one flying in Low Earth Orbit (LEO).  The simulator runs on
> rechargeable battery power and solar panels and transmits its authentic
> voltage, current, and temperature telemetry on the UHF Amateur Radio
> band. The CubeSatSim has been presented at the AMSAT Space Symposium
> the past two years and at Hamvention last year.
>
> The new design was developed to reduce the cost to build and to im-
> prove functionality. Jim McLaughlin, KI6ZUM, and David White, WD6DRI,
> are prominent STEM advocates and school mentors in the San Diego area.
> They offered to help redesign the hardware and collaborated with Alan
> Johnston, KU2Y, AMSAT VP Educational Relations, and Pat Kilroy, N8PK,
> over the past nine months. The resulting design has reduced the cost
> to build in half (from around $400 to around $200) and added a new
> Fox-1 emulation mode. In addition to the AFSK (Audio Frequency Shift
> Keying) and 1200 bps APRS (Automatic Packet Reporting System) telemetry
> in AO-7 format of the original design, the new version supports DUV
> (Data Under Voice) FSK (Frequency Shift Keying) 200 bps telemetry com-
> patible with Fox-1A through Fox-1D and BPSK (Binary Phase Shift Keying)
> 1200 bps telemetry compatible with HuskySat-1 and the upcoming Fox-1E.
> Chris Thompson, G0KLA/AC2CZ, the author of AMSAT?s FoxTelem satellite
> telemetry software, has put out a testing version 1.09 of the software
> that supports the CubeSatSim. Instructions on how to download and con-
> figure this test version are on the GitHub Wiki.
>
> http://cubesatsim.org/wiki
>
> Also new to the CubeSatSim is a STEM Payload board with a STM32F103C8T6
> ?Blue Pill? Arduino compatible microcontroller. The board also has a
> built-in BME-280 Temperature Humidity Barometric Pressure Sensor and
> an MPU-6050 (GY-521) 3-Axis Accelerometer and Gyro. Also new is a tape
> measure dipole or monopole or SMA antenna, an integrated Band Pass
> filter, and a sturdy new 3D printed frame and more powerful solar
> panels.
>
> A new Twitter account @CubeSatSim has also been launched. Follow to get
> the latest updates on the CubeSatSim including videos and photos. Links
> to all CubeSatSim resources are at CubeSatSim.org.
>
> More details on the redesigned CubeSatSim can be found in the March/
> April 2020 edition of The AMSAT Journal, available at
> https://tinyurl.com/ANS-MarAprJournal
>
> The CubeSatSim team wishes to thank the AMSAT board, President, and all
> AMSAT members for their ongoing support of this educational project.
>
> [ANS thanks Dr. Alan Johnston, KU2Y, AMSAT Vice President - Educational
> Relations for the above information]
>
> --------------------------------------------------------------------
>
> Changes to AMSAT TLE Distribution for April 30, 2020
>
> The following satellites have decayed from orbit and have been
> removed from this week's AMSAT TLE Distribution:
>
> ALMASAT-1 - NORAD Cat ID 38078 (Decayed from orbit April 25, 2020).
> nSIGHT1   - NORAD Cat ID 42726 (Decayed from orbit April 25, 2020).
>
> The following satellite has been activated and added to this week's
> AMSAT TLE Distribution:
>
> RS-44 - NORAD Cat ID 44909.
>
> Per Nico Janssen, PA0DLO concerning RS-44:
>
> "The new amateur payload DOSAAF 85 (RS-44) appears to work very well.
> Doppler measurements confirm that it is indeed object 44909,
> 2019-096E. The satellite identifies itself as "RS44" (i.e. Radio
> Sputnik 44) on its CW beacon on 435.6043 kHz. The passband is
> about 63 kHz wide. It may also have a downlink between 2400 and
> 2485 MHz. The frequencies of RS44/DOSAAF 85 have not been IARU
> coordinated. The satellite is in an elliptical orbit with a perigee of
> 1175 km, an apogee of 1511 km and an inclination of 82.5 degrees.
>
> The payload is apparently attached to the Breeze-KM upper stage of
> a Rokot launch vehicle that launched three Gonets satellites on
> December 26, 2019. It was originally expected to launch in 2015.
> It is based on the Yubileiniy platform."
>
> [ANS thanks Ray Hoad, WA5QGD, AMSAT Orbital Elements Manager, for the
> above information]
>
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> FCC Adopts Updated Orbital Debris Mitigation Rules
>
> On April 23rd, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) adopted a
> Report and Order (R&O) and Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking
> (FNPRM) updating rules on orbital debris mitigation for the first time
> since 2004. The newly adopted regulations increase the disclosure re-
> quirements for pre-space notifications submitted for amateur space
> stations.
>
> In the draft version of the R&O, released in early April, the FCC had
> included the adoption of additional requirements regarding indemni-
> fication and maneuverability. AMSAT, ARRL, university researchers, and
> satellite industry groups opposed certain aspects of these rules. In
> response, the Commission moved those provisions to a FNPRM for further
> comment.
>
> In addition to maneuverability and indemnification requirements for
> amateur space stations, the Commission also seeks comment on a disposal
> bond requirement for certain spacecraft. AMSAT is evaluating the FNPRM
> and will file comments expressing our views of the proposed regula-
> tions.
>
> The adopted R&O / FNPRM can be found at
> https://docs.fcc.gov/public/attachments/FCC-20-54A1.pdf
>
> [ANS thanks Paul Stoetzer, N8HM, AMSAT Executive Vice President, for
> the above information]
>
> --------------------------------------------------------------------
>
> VUCC Awards-Endorsements for April 2020
>
> Here are the endorsements and new VUCC Satellite Awards issued by the
> ARRL for the period April 1, 2020 through May 1, 2020.
>
> Congratulations to all those who made the list this month!
>
> CALL     Apr    May
>
> KO4MA   1750   1753
> K7TAB    531    600
> AE5B     442    450
> ND0C     301    346
> N4DCW    201    300
> KC9UQR   252    275
> WA9JBQ   225    250
> W4DTA    217    240
> WI6K     New    200
> S57NML   126    179
> DL4ZAB   150    172
> KS1G     134    170
> YO2CMI   100    168
> KE0WPA   108    152
> ZS5LEE   New    105
> VE3CGA   New    100
>
> 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 the two months. 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 Parsons, W5RKN, for the above information]
>
> --------------------------------------------------------------------
>
> Space Apps COVID-19 Challenge Virtual Hackathon, May 30-31
>
> NASA, ESA (European Space Agency) and JAXA (Japan Aerospace Explora-
> tion Agency) are inviting coders, entrepreneurs, scientists, designers,
> storytellers, makers, builders, artists, and technologists to partici-
> pate in a virtual hackathon May 30-31 dedicated to putting open data
> to work in developing solutions to issues related to the COVID-19 pan-
> demic.
>
> During the global Space Apps COVID-19 Challenge, participants from a-
> round the world will create virtual teams that - during a 48-hour per-
> iod - will use Earth observation data to propose solutions to COVID-
> 19-related challenges ranging from studying the coronavirus that
> causes COVID-19 and its spread to the impact the disease is having on
> the Earth system. Registration for this challenge opens in mid-May.
>
> "There's a tremendous need for our collective ingenuity right now,"
> said Thomas Zurbuchen, associate administrator for NASA's Science Mis-
> sion Directorate. "I can?t imagine a more worthy focus than COVID-19
> on which to direct the energy and enthusiasm from around the world with
> the Space Apps Challenge that always generates such amazing solutions."
>
> The unique capabilities of NASA and its partner space agencies in the
> areas of science and technology enable them to lend a hand during this
> global crisis. Since the start of the global outbreak, Earth science
> specialists from each agency have been exploring ways to use unique
> Earth observation data to aid understanding of the interplay of the
> Earth system -- on global to local scales -- with aspects of the COVID-
> 19 outbreak, including, potentially, our ability to combat it. The
> hackathon will also examine the human and economic response to the vi-
> rus.
>
> ESA will contribute data from the Sentinel missions (Sentinel-1, Sent-
> inel-2 and Sentinel-5P) in the context of the European Copernicus pro-
> gram, led by the European Commission, along with data from Third Party
> contributing Missions, with a focus on assessing the impact on climate
> change and greenhouse gases, as well as impacts on the economic sector.
> ESA also is contributing Earth observation experts for the selection
> of the competition winners and the artificial-intelligence-powered
> EuroDataCube.
>
> "EuroDatacube will enable the best ideas to be scaled up to a global
> level," said Josef Aschbacher, director of Earth Observation Programm-
> es at ESA. "The pandemic crisis has a worldwide impact, therefore in-
> ternational cooperation and sharing of data and expertise with partners
> like NASA and JAXA seems the most suitable approach."
>
> JAXA is making Earth observing data available from its satellite mis-
> sions, including ALOS-2, GOSAT, GOSAT-2, GCOM-C, GCOM-W, and GPM/DPR.
>
> "JAXA welcomes the opportunity to be part of the hackathon," said JAXA
> Vice President Terada Koji. "I believe the trilateral cooperation among
> ESA, NASA and JAXA is important to demonstrate how Earth observation
> can support global efforts in combating this unprecedented challenge."
>
> Space Apps is an international hackathon that takes place in cities
> around the world. Since 2012, teams have engaged with NASA's free and
> open data to address real-world problems on Earth and in space. The
> COVID-19 Challenge will be the program's first global virtual hacka-
> thon. Space Apps 2019 included more than 29,000 participants at 225
> events in 71 countries, developing more than 2,000 hackathon solutions
> over the course of one weekend.
>
> Space Apps is a NASA-led initiative organized in collaboration with
> Booz Allen Hamilton, Mindgrub, and SecondMuse. The next annual Space
> Apps Challenge is scheduled for October 2-4.
>
> For more information about NASA Space Apps Challenges, visit:
> https://www.spaceappschallenge.org/
>
> [ANS thanks NASA for the above information]
>
> --------------------------------------------------------------------
>
> On-Line Student STEM: TI Codes Contest 2020
>
> Texas Instruments and NASA have announced the "TI Codes Contest 2020".
> This STEM activity invites student teams to connect and learn together
> remotely to let their imaginations reach new heights by solving this
> unique challenge during the 20th anniversary of humans on the Inter-
> national Space Station (ISS):
>
>      Propose a way to automate or optimize a process or product for
>      living and working on the ISS. Then use coding and Texas Instru-
>      ments (TI) technology to design and build a model of the solution.
>
> Stage 1: Pitch your idea - is running now. Teams connect virtually
> with up to five students, ages 13?19, plus an adult sponsor. (A spon-
> sor can be a teacher, parent or other adult who can mentor students
> remotely.) Then, determine which process or product your team wants
> to automate or optimize that would help the International Space Station.
> The deadline for submissions: May 21, 2020, at 11:59 p.m. Central time.
>
> Access full contest rules, prize lists, NASA STEM resources, and enter
> your team at: https://education.ti.com/en/promotion/codescontest
>
> [ANS thanks Texas Instruments and NASA for the above information]
>
> --------------------------------------------------------------------
>
> First Guatemalan Satellite Deployed from the ISS
>
> Guatemala?s first satellite, a small CubeSat called QUETZAL-1, was de-
> ployed from the International Space Station (ISS) on Tuesday, April 28,
> 2020.
>
> Its primary mission is to test a sensor for remote data acquisition for
> natural resource management, which could be used to monitor water qual-
> ity in inland water bodies.
>
> QUETZAL-1 LogoThe satellite is part of the Japanese Kibo cubesat pro-
> gram, a product of the cooperation between, among others, the United
> Nations Office for Outer Space Affairs (UNOOSA), Universidad del Valle
> de Guatemala (UVG), and more institutions. The operational frequencies
> were chosen through cooperation from Guatemalan radio amateurs and the
> International Amateur Radio Union (IARU).
>
> Downlink 4800 bps GMSK on 437.200 MHz.
>
> The Quetzal-1 project team director is Guatemalan engineer Jos? Bagur,
> TG8JAV, a graduate from mechatronics engineering at Universidad Del
> Valle.
>
> Source: IARU Region 2 https://iaru-r2.org/
>
> IARU Quetzal-1
> http://amsatuk.me.uk/iaru/finished_detail.php?serialnum=653
>
> Quetzal-1 Telemetry info https://uvg.edu.gt/cubesat-en/
>
> Quetzal-1 Telemetry decoder http://www.dk3wn.info/p/?page_id=75524
>
> Follow Quetzal-1 on Twitter https://twitter.com/quetzal1_uvg
>
> [ANS thanks AMSAT-UK for the above information]
>
> --------------------------------------------------------------------
>
> Former AMSAT Area Coordinator, Prominent DXer Herb Schoenbohm, KV4FZ,
> SK
>
> Herb Schoenbohm, KV4FZ, became a silent key on Wednesday, April 29th
> at his home in the U. S. Virgin Islands. A prominent contester and
> DXer, Herb served as an AMSAT Area Coordinator in the Caribbean in the
> 1970s and 1980s. Activating Anguilla as VP2EFZ, he gave Pat Gowen,
> G3IOR, the last country he needed on OSCAR 7 to complete the first
> DXCC via satellite.
>
> [ANS thanks The Daily DX, QRZ.com, and former AMSAT Vice President -
> Operations Rich Zwirko, K1HTV, for the above information]
>
> --------------------------------------------------------------------
>
> During the COVID-19 Pandemic, ARISS to Begin Experimental Demonstra-
> tions of School Contacts using a Multipoint Telebridge Amateur Radio
> Approach
>
> Amateur Radio on the International Space Station (ARISS) is pleased
> to announce the first use of a concept called Multipoint Telebridge
> Contact via Amateur Radio, allowing school contacts for Stay-At-Home
> students and simultaneous reception by families, school faculty and
> the public.
>
> During the last several weeks, efforts to contain the spread of the
> COVID-19 virus have resulted in massive school closures worldwide. In
> addition, the Stay-At-Home policies invoked by authorities, initially
> shut down opportunities for ARISS school contacts for the near future.
>
> To circumvent these challenges and keep students and the public safe,
> ARISS is introducing the Multipoint Telebridge Contact via Amateur
> Radio concept. First operation of this experimental system occurred
> during a contact with a group of Northern Virginia Students located
> in Woodbridge, VA on Thursday, April 30 at 13:35 UTC (9:35EDT). During
> this event, an ARISS telebridge radio ground station linked to the
> astronaut on the International Space Station (ISS)ham radio station
> and each Stay-At-Home student and their teacher was individually
> linked to the telebridge station. Under the teacher?s direction, each
> student, from their home, takes a turna sking their question of the
> astronaut.
>
> Quoting ARISS Chair Frank Bauer, ?This approach is a huge pivot for
> ARISS, but we feel it is a great strategic move for ARISS. In these
> times of isolation due to the virus, these ARISS connections provide a
> fantastic psychological boost to students, families, educators and the
> public. And they continue our long-standing efforts to inspire, engage
> and educate students in STEAM subjects and encourage them to pursue
> STEAM careers.?
>
> An archive of the April 30th contact can be viewed at
> https://youtu.be/Cu8I9ose4Vo.
>
> 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 Corp-
> oration (AMSAT), the American Radio Relay League (ARRL), the ISS
> National Lab, and National Aeronautics and Space Administration
> (NASA). The primary goal of ARISS is to promote exploration of science,
> technology,engineering, and mathematics (STEAM) topics by organizing
> scheduled contacts via amateur radio between crew members aboard the
> ISS and students in classrooms or public forms. Before and during
> these radio contacts, students, educators, parents, and communities
> learn about space, space technologies, and amateur radio. For more
> information, see www.ariss.org
>
> [ANS thanks Dave Jordan, AA4KN, ARISS PR, for the above information]
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> [ANS thanks Robert Bankston, KE4AL, AMSAT Vice President - User
> Services, for the above information]
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> Satellite Shorts From All Over
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> + The May 2020 issue of Aerospace America, the monthly magazine of the
>    American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA) features
>    an article entitled "Cosmic GPS" describing the emerging use of GPS
>    on spacecraft flying beyond the GPS constellation altitude and,
>    eventually, to the moon. Above-constellation use of GPS was first
>    demonstrated on AMSAT-OSCAR 40. AMSAT Vice President - Human Space-
>    flight Frank Bauer, KA3HDO, is extensively quoted in this article.
>    Read it at https://aerospaceamerica.aiaa.org/features/cosmic-gps/
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>    the Lunar Planetary Institute have created a detailed new map of the
>    lunar surface in stunning color. Called the Unified Geological Map of
>    the Moon, it marries decades of surveys of the moon?s surface going
>    as far back as Armstrong and Aldrin?s Apollo mission, with more re-
>    cent data from NASA and JAXA. It doesn?t just look pretty ? the map
>    will greatly help NASA and other organizations plan future landing
>    sites optimized for scientific missions. NASA's Artemis project could
>    take humans to the moon as early as 2024. AMSAT, along with ARISS,
>    partners, is developing an amateur radio package, including two-way
>    communication capability, to be carried on-board Gateway in lunar or-
>    bit as part of an Artemis precursor initiative. The digital map is
>    available for the public at: https://on.doi.gov/2YnZGAO
>
> + Scott Chapman, K4KDR, is featured in Scott Manley's new video about
>    the Iranian Noor satellite. https://youtu.be/SPTz7Ig9RQE
>
> + As another part of the RSGB "Get on the air to care" campaign, the
>    May edition of RadCom is being made available to radio amateurs
>    around the world to read online as a sample edition. A number of
>    IARU national societies have taken a similar step and the RSGB is
>    happy to join those societies in supporting the worldwide amateur
>    radio community during these difficult times:
>    https://www.rsgb.org/sampleradcom
>
> + In a Public Notice released on April 30th, the FCC confirmed that
>    amateur license examinations may be conducted remotely. The full
>    Public Notice can be found at the link below:
>    https://docs.fcc.gov/public/attachments/DA-20-467A1.pdf
>
> + The AMSAT Folding at home team continues to climb the rankings. Now in
>    the top 2,500 of all teams at the time of this writing, the team has
>    grown to 37 members with 70 active CPUs within the past 50 days and
>    includes five members in the top 100,000 of all users. Alex Free,
>    N7AGF, is our top contributor with over 21,000,000 points credited
>    to AMSAT's team. For more information about the Folding at home project
>    and how you can contribute to scientific research, including the
>    fight against COVID-19, see https://foldingathome.org/. AMSAT's team
>    number is 69710: https://stats.foldingathome.org/team/69710
>
> + In advance of their move to a new headquarters location, the FCC has
>    updated their offical seal. The new seal includes a satellite and
>    ground station, reflecting the increasing importance of space
>    communications. https://twitter.com/FCC/status/1255882365936775171
>
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> 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
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>
> 73 and remember to help Keep Amateur Radio in Space,
>
> This week's ANS Editor,
>
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From wandtosborne at gmail.com  Mon May  4 03:30:18 2020
From: wandtosborne at gmail.com (Wendy and Terry Osborne)
Date: Mon, 4 May 2020 15:30:18 +1200
Subject: [amsat-bb] Linear Up-Down app updated for RS-44
Message-ID: <69212379-eeec-a546-bec7-42fbc00b9431@gmail.com>

Hi Folks,

For those who are using my Linear Up-Down app, I have updated it for RS-44.

You can download the new version here:

https://www.dropbox.com/sh/c4j35i9k4yzswcl/AACiHtIU8f8_gI8oWVkcJpz0a?dl=0

73,

Terry Osborne ZL2BAC


From davekm3t at gmail.com  Mon May  4 12:02:18 2020
From: davekm3t at gmail.com (Dave Pascoe)
Date: Mon, 4 May 2020 08:02:18 -0400
Subject: [amsat-bb] AO-92 QRM
Message-ID: <CAH5r4X9PbXMCfuAs8=5HHXwCL70SG7F76PyPRuCAgjCt__asEw@mail.gmail.com>

I witnessed the AO-92 QRM again on the 0100Z pass today (Sunday night). The
source of the QRM seems to be related to the Gloucester, MA area. A net was
taking check-ins at 9PM EDT and I heard at least 2 or 3 stations check in.
One of the stations, I believe, was on Echolink, so it is probably the
145.13 Gloucester, MA that is part of the issue.

I suspect it is some sort of UHF/VHF cross-band setup that someone has in
that area, within range of the 145.130 repeater (60-mile coverage area).

Someone at AMSAT may want to reach out to the club and enlist their help:

http://caara.net/main/

Hope this helps.

73,
Dave KM3T

From glasbrenner at mindspring.com  Mon May  4 14:35:10 2020
From: glasbrenner at mindspring.com (Andrew Glasbrenner)
Date: Mon, 4 May 2020 10:35:10 -0400
Subject: [amsat-bb] AO-92 QRM
In-Reply-To: <CAH5r4X9PbXMCfuAs8=5HHXwCL70SG7F76PyPRuCAgjCt__asEw@mail.gmail.com>
References: <CAH5r4X9PbXMCfuAs8=5HHXwCL70SG7F76PyPRuCAgjCt__asEw@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <7BC65263-CF0F-41C4-9307-34B384ED7649@mindspring.com>

Thanks, I?ll work on this today. Any recording you can share?

73, Drew KO4MA

> On May 4, 2020, at 9:20 AM, Dave Pascoe via AMSAT-BB <amsat-bb at amsat.org> wrote:
> 
> ?I witnessed the AO-92 QRM again on the 0100Z pass today (Sunday night). The
> source of the QRM seems to be related to the Gloucester, MA area. A net was
> taking check-ins at 9PM EDT and I heard at least 2 or 3 stations check in.
> One of the stations, I believe, was on Echolink, so it is probably the
> 145.13 Gloucester, MA that is part of the issue.
> 
> I suspect it is some sort of UHF/VHF cross-band setup that someone has in
> that area, within range of the 145.130 repeater (60-mile coverage area).
> 
> Someone at AMSAT may want to reach out to the club and enlist their help:
> 
> http://caara.net/main/
> 
> Hope this helps.
> 
> 73,
> Dave KM3T
> _______________________________________________
> Sent via AMSAT-BB at amsat.org. AMSAT-NA makes this open forum available
> to all interested persons worldwide without requiring membership. Opinions expressed
> are solely those of the 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 mjohns+K0JM at luther.edu  Mon May  4 15:29:15 2020
From: mjohns+K0JM at luther.edu (Mark D. Johns)
Date: Mon, 4 May 2020 10:29:15 -0500
Subject: [amsat-bb] Calling CQ on linear sats
Message-ID: <CAHKCqnCQpM=iCsV4JC=dcZR1FvEK8o_QJPNci3fyyQvY84Xbgw@mail.gmail.com>

Folks, if you can't hear yourself on the downlink, please don't keep calling CQ!

On passes of CAS4-4B and CAS-4A today, there were at least three
different stations calling CQ repeatedly, sometimes right on top of
other QSOs. They were each answered by multiple stations, but just
kept calling CQ, again and again.

I will not post callsigns here, and if email addresses had been
available on QRZ.com I would have written to each individually. But
these satellites are very active, so if no one is coming back to you,
or you don't hear other signals as you tune across the passband, OR IF
YOU DON'T HEAR YOURSELF, the problem is on your end. So fix your
receiver!
--
Mark D. Johns, K?JM
AMSAT Ambassador & News Service Editor
Brooklyn Park, MN USA   EN35hd
-----------------------------------------------
"Heaven goes by favor; if it went by merit,
   you would stay out and your dog would go in."
    ---Mark Twain

From glasbrenner at mindspring.com  Mon May  4 16:05:25 2020
From: glasbrenner at mindspring.com (Andrew Glasbrenner)
Date: Mon, 4 May 2020 12:05:25 -0400
Subject: [amsat-bb] AO-92 QRM
In-Reply-To: <7BC65263-CF0F-41C4-9307-34B384ED7649@mindspring.com>
References: <CAH5r4X9PbXMCfuAs8=5HHXwCL70SG7F76PyPRuCAgjCt__asEw@mail.gmail.com>
	<7BC65263-CF0F-41C4-9307-34B384ED7649@mindspring.com>
Message-ID: <003201d6222d$d32eca20$798c5e60$@mindspring.com>

They've responded and it looks like they'll assist in solving the problem. Keep sending recordings please.

73, Drew KO4MA

-----Original Message-----
From: AMSAT-BB <amsat-bb-bounces at amsat.org> On Behalf Of Andrew Glasbrenner via AMSAT-BB
Sent: Monday, May 04, 2020 10:35 AM
To: Dave Pascoe <davekm3t at gmail.com>
Cc: AMSAT-BB at amsat.org
Subject: Re: [amsat-bb] AO-92 QRM

Thanks, I?ll work on this today. Any recording you can share?

73, Drew KO4MA

> On May 4, 2020, at 9:20 AM, Dave Pascoe via AMSAT-BB <amsat-bb at amsat.org> wrote:
> 
> ?I witnessed the AO-92 QRM again on the 0100Z pass today (Sunday 
> night). The source of the QRM seems to be related to the Gloucester, 
> MA area. A net was taking check-ins at 9PM EDT and I heard at least 2 or 3 stations check in.
> One of the stations, I believe, was on Echolink, so it is probably the
> 145.13 Gloucester, MA that is part of the issue.
> 
> I suspect it is some sort of UHF/VHF cross-band setup that someone has 
> in that area, within range of the 145.130 repeater (60-mile coverage area).
> 
> Someone at AMSAT may want to reach out to the club and enlist their help:
> 
> http://caara.net/main/
> 
> Hope this helps.
> 
> 73,
> Dave KM3T
> _______________________________________________
> 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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> Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite program!
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_______________________________________________
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From jean.marc.momple at gmail.com  Mon May  4 16:08:54 2020
From: jean.marc.momple at gmail.com (Jean Marc Momple)
Date: Mon, 4 May 2020 20:08:54 +0400
Subject: [amsat-bb] Calling CQ on linear sats
In-Reply-To: <CAHKCqnCQpM=iCsV4JC=dcZR1FvEK8o_QJPNci3fyyQvY84Xbgw@mail.gmail.com>
References: <CAHKCqnCQpM=iCsV4JC=dcZR1FvEK8o_QJPNci3fyyQvY84Xbgw@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <47E53EA1-87A6-4886-BF33-9F90F14148A8@gmail.com>

Mark,

Well said ?OR IF YOU DON'T HEAR YOURSELF, the problem is on your end. So fix your receiver ?.

That said it is incredible that many OM?s do not do a minimum of home work (WEB research etc..) before TXing (not only on the LEO Birds but also on GEO now).

When I was a trainee long ago each time I put to my ?Boss" a question which if I was reading the documentation the answer would be obvious, his reply was RTFM, after a few days I asked him what RTFM means and he simply said calmly  "Read The F? Manual?.

My observation so far is that if some doing things which are not right is due most probably because they do not RTFM as many infos available on the net, or do not dare (or shy) to ask for help from others (e.g. on this forum). There is no stupid question, not knowing is not a shame, not asking for help when one does not know is, eventually causing issues. So simple.

73



Jean Marc (3B8DU)
also AMSAT Ambassador this side of the planet



> On May 4, 2020, at 7:29 PM, Mark D. Johns via AMSAT-BB <amsat-bb at amsat.org> wrote:
> 
> Folks, if you can't hear yourself on the downlink, please don't keep calling CQ!
> 
> On passes of CAS4-4B and CAS-4A today, there were at least three
> different stations calling CQ repeatedly, sometimes right on top of
> other QSOs. They were each answered by multiple stations, but just
> kept calling CQ, again and again.
> 
> I will not post callsigns here, and if email addresses had been
> available on QRZ.com I would have written to each individually. But
> these satellites are very active, so if no one is coming back to you,
> or you don't hear other signals as you tune across the passband, OR IF
> YOU DON'T HEAR YOURSELF, the problem is on your end. So fix your
> receiver!
> --
> Mark D. Johns, K?JM
> AMSAT Ambassador & News Service Editor
> Brooklyn Park, MN USA   EN35hd
> -----------------------------------------------
> "Heaven goes by favor; if it went by merit,
>   you would stay out and your dog would go in."
>    ---Mark Twain
> _______________________________________________
> Sent via AMSAT-BB at amsat.org. AMSAT-NA makes this open forum available
> to all interested persons worldwide without requiring membership. Opinions expressed
> are solely those of the author, and do not reflect the official views of AMSAT-NA.
> Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite program!
> Subscription settings: https://www.amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb


From mjohns+K0JM at luther.edu  Mon May  4 16:20:25 2020
From: mjohns+K0JM at luther.edu (Mark D. Johns)
Date: Mon, 4 May 2020 11:20:25 -0500
Subject: [amsat-bb] Calling CQ on linear sats
In-Reply-To: <47E53EA1-87A6-4886-BF33-9F90F14148A8@gmail.com>
References: <CAHKCqnCQpM=iCsV4JC=dcZR1FvEK8o_QJPNci3fyyQvY84Xbgw@mail.gmail.com>
	<47E53EA1-87A6-4886-BF33-9F90F14148A8@gmail.com>
Message-ID: <CAHKCqnBB5tXe2+3CEHrVp1=qM3ii5=2A0h8MUuHSQLjXVUYERg@mail.gmail.com>

Yes, Jean Marc. Many of us would be willing and anxious to help -- I
don't want to scare newcomers away. But if they don't reach out to us,
and if they don't make an email address available on their QRZ page,
it isn't possible. Of course, they probably aren't reading here,
either!
--
Mark D. Johns, K?JM
AMSAT Ambassador & News Service Editor
Brooklyn Park, MN USA   EN35hd
-----------------------------------------------
"Heaven goes by favor; if it went by merit,
   you would stay out and your dog would go in."
    ---Mark Twain

On Mon, May 4, 2020 at 11:09 AM Jean Marc Momple
<jean.marc.momple at gmail.com> wrote:
>
> Mark,
>
> Well said ?OR IF YOU DON'T HEAR YOURSELF, the problem is on your end. So fix your receiver ?.
>
> That said it is incredible that many OM?s do not do a minimum of home work (WEB research etc..) before TXing (not only on the LEO Birds but also on GEO now).
>
> When I was a trainee long ago each time I put to my ?Boss" a question which if I was reading the documentation the answer would be obvious, his reply was RTFM, after a few days I asked him what RTFM means and he simply said calmly  "Read The F? Manual?.
>
> My observation so far is that if some doing things which are not right is due most probably because they do not RTFM as many infos available on the net, or do not dare (or shy) to ask for help from others (e.g. on this forum). There is no stupid question, not knowing is not a shame, not asking for help when one does not know is, eventually causing issues. So simple.
>
> 73
>
>
>
> Jean Marc (3B8DU)
> also AMSAT Ambassador this side of the planet
>
>
>
> > On May 4, 2020, at 7:29 PM, Mark D. Johns via AMSAT-BB <amsat-bb at amsat.org> wrote:
> >
> > Folks, if you can't hear yourself on the downlink, please don't keep calling CQ!
> >
> > On passes of CAS4-4B and CAS-4A today, there were at least three
> > different stations calling CQ repeatedly, sometimes right on top of
> > other QSOs. They were each answered by multiple stations, but just
> > kept calling CQ, again and again.
> >
> > I will not post callsigns here, and if email addresses had been
> > available on QRZ.com I would have written to each individually. But
> > these satellites are very active, so if no one is coming back to you,
> > or you don't hear other signals as you tune across the passband, OR IF
> > YOU DON'T HEAR YOURSELF, the problem is on your end. So fix your
> > receiver!
> > --
> > Mark D. Johns, K?JM
> > AMSAT Ambassador & News Service Editor
> > Brooklyn Park, MN USA   EN35hd
> > -----------------------------------------------
> > "Heaven goes by favor; if it went by merit,
> >   you would stay out and your dog would go in."
> >    ---Mark Twain
> > _______________________________________________
> > Sent via AMSAT-BB at amsat.org. AMSAT-NA makes this open forum available
> > to all interested persons worldwide without requiring membership. Opinions expressed
> > are solely those of the author, and do not reflect the official views of AMSAT-NA.
> > Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite program!
> > Subscription settings: https://www.amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb
>

From sjdevience at gmail.com  Mon May  4 16:41:55 2020
From: sjdevience at gmail.com (Stephen DeVience)
Date: Mon, 4 May 2020 12:41:55 -0400
Subject: [amsat-bb] AO-92 QRM
Message-ID: <CAMPfQQBsXF7rji8i2Zwnd3Puk0QzrkEa0pAujKGu+cgLS1XqVQ@mail.gmail.com>

I just heard some conversations during the AO-91 pass as well, followed by
a bunch of other noises QRMing the bird. The satellite was over the great
lakes at the time.

-Stephen, N8URE

From jean.marc.momple at gmail.com  Mon May  4 17:13:58 2020
From: jean.marc.momple at gmail.com (Jean Marc Momple)
Date: Mon, 4 May 2020 21:13:58 +0400
Subject: [amsat-bb] Calling CQ on linear sats
In-Reply-To: <CAHKCqnBB5tXe2+3CEHrVp1=qM3ii5=2A0h8MUuHSQLjXVUYERg@mail.gmail.com>
References: <CAHKCqnCQpM=iCsV4JC=dcZR1FvEK8o_QJPNci3fyyQvY84Xbgw@mail.gmail.com>
	<47E53EA1-87A6-4886-BF33-9F90F14148A8@gmail.com>
	<CAHKCqnBB5tXe2+3CEHrVp1=qM3ii5=2A0h8MUuHSQLjXVUYERg@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <598E0473-0B86-4314-B6E2-3FEE5883F308@gmail.com>

Mark,

I wish to add:

For all wishing help, please ask. From this mail you have my e-mail address ( and many other OMs on the forum) and as Mark said we are anxious to help. If I don?t know the answer I will surely forward the question to an OM who knows. More any question will be a learning for me also, thanks for that.

73


Jean Marc (3B8DU)



> On May 4, 2020, at 8:20 PM, Mark D. Johns <mjohns+K0JM at luther.edu> wrote:
> 
> Yes, Jean Marc. Many of us would be willing and anxious to help -- I
> don't want to scare newcomers away. But if they don't reach out to us,
> and if they don't make an email address available on their QRZ page,
> it isn't possible. Of course, they probably aren't reading here,
> either!
> --
> Mark D. Johns, K?JM
> AMSAT Ambassador & News Service Editor
> Brooklyn Park, MN USA   EN35hd
> -----------------------------------------------
> "Heaven goes by favor; if it went by merit,
>   you would stay out and your dog would go in."
>    ---Mark Twain
> 
> On Mon, May 4, 2020 at 11:09 AM Jean Marc Momple
> <jean.marc.momple at gmail.com> wrote:
>> 
>> Mark,
>> 
>> Well said ?OR IF YOU DON'T HEAR YOURSELF, the problem is on your end. So fix your receiver ?.
>> 
>> That said it is incredible that many OM?s do not do a minimum of home work (WEB research etc..) before TXing (not only on the LEO Birds but also on GEO now).
>> 
>> When I was a trainee long ago each time I put to my ?Boss" a question which if I was reading the documentation the answer would be obvious, his reply was RTFM, after a few days I asked him what RTFM means and he simply said calmly  "Read The F? Manual?.
>> 
>> My observation so far is that if some doing things which are not right is due most probably because they do not RTFM as many infos available on the net, or do not dare (or shy) to ask for help from others (e.g. on this forum). There is no stupid question, not knowing is not a shame, not asking for help when one does not know is, eventually causing issues. So simple.
>> 
>> 73
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> Jean Marc (3B8DU)
>> also AMSAT Ambassador this side of the planet
>> 
>> 
>> 
>>> On May 4, 2020, at 7:29 PM, Mark D. Johns via AMSAT-BB <amsat-bb at amsat.org> wrote:
>>> 
>>> Folks, if you can't hear yourself on the downlink, please don't keep calling CQ!
>>> 
>>> On passes of CAS4-4B and CAS-4A today, there were at least three
>>> different stations calling CQ repeatedly, sometimes right on top of
>>> other QSOs. They were each answered by multiple stations, but just
>>> kept calling CQ, again and again.
>>> 
>>> I will not post callsigns here, and if email addresses had been
>>> available on QRZ.com I would have written to each individually. But
>>> these satellites are very active, so if no one is coming back to you,
>>> or you don't hear other signals as you tune across the passband, OR IF
>>> YOU DON'T HEAR YOURSELF, the problem is on your end. So fix your
>>> receiver!
>>> --
>>> Mark D. Johns, K?JM
>>> AMSAT Ambassador & News Service Editor
>>> Brooklyn Park, MN USA   EN35hd
>>> -----------------------------------------------
>>> "Heaven goes by favor; if it went by merit,
>>>  you would stay out and your dog would go in."
>>>   ---Mark Twain
>>> _______________________________________________
>>> Sent via AMSAT-BB at amsat.org. AMSAT-NA makes this open forum available
>>> to all interested persons worldwide without requiring membership. Opinions expressed
>>> are solely those of the author, and do not reflect the official views of AMSAT-NA.
>>> Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite program!
>>> Subscription settings: https://www.amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb
>> 


From aj9n at aol.com  Mon May  4 17:23:19 2020
From: aj9n at aol.com (aj9n at aol.com)
Date: Mon, 4 May 2020 17:23:19 +0000 (UTC)
Subject: [amsat-bb] Upcoming ARISS Contact Schedule as of 2020-05-04 17:00
	UTC
References: <544098082.701273.1588612999280.ref@mail.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <544098082.701273.1588612999280@mail.yahoo.com>


Upcoming ARISS Contact Schedule as of 2020-05-04 17:00 UTC

?

Quick list of scheduled contacts and events:

?

Airdrie Space Science Club, Airdrie, AB, Canada, Multi-point telebridge via ZS6JON 

The ISS callsign is presently scheduled to be NA1SS 

The scheduled astronaut is Chris Cassidy KF5KDR 

Contact is go for: Fri 2020-05-15 15:10:28 UTC 55 deg via ZS6JON (***)

?

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A multi-point telebridge contact means that each student will be on the telebridge from their own home.

?

?

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?

Looking for some stay at home activities related to science and for when you are not playing on your radio?? Check out these links:?? 

?

?

>From ARISS Vice Chair Oliver Amend DG6BCE: ESA Astronauts to offer inspiration during isolation in?????  #SpaceConnectsUs

https://www.esa.int/Newsroom/Astronauts_to_offer_inspiration_during_isolation_in_SpaceConnectsU

?

Celestron, the telescope, microscope, and sports optics folks, now has something called #STEMINYOURBACKYARD that you can find on Instagram, Facebook, or Twitter.? By the way, I don't work for Celestron or have any business dealings with them and this is just something I saw.? Apparently there are 10 free STEM activities covering Astronomy, Nature and Wildlife, and The Microscopic World.? Check out:? https://www.celestron.com/blogs/news/discover-stem-in-your-backyard 

?

NASA has a STEM page with fun activities to do at home.? Check out https://www.nasa.gov/stem 

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?

ARISS is very aware of the impact that COVID-19 is having on schools and the public in general.? As such, we may have last minute cancellations or postponements of school contacts.? As always, I will try to provide everyone with near-real-time updates.? 

?

The following schools have now been postponed or cancelled due to COVID-19:? 

?

Postponed:

No additional schools (***)

?

Cancelled:

No additional schools (***)

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?

?

The ARISS webpage is at https://www.ariss.org/ ???

?

Watch for future COVID-19 related announcements here also.

?

?

Note that there are links to other ARISS websites from this site.

?

The main page for Applying to Host a Scheduled Contact may be found at https://www.ariss.org/apply-to-host-an-ariss-contact.html ???

ARISS Contact Applications (United States)

?

?

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?2020-05-04 17:00 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.

?

https://www.amsat.org/amsat/ariss/news/arissnews.rtf 

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

?

?

The successful school list has been updated as of 2020-04-30 17:30 UTC. 

https://www.amsat.org/amsat/ariss/news/Successful_ARISS_schools.rtf 

?

?

?

The ARISS webpage is at https://www.ariss.org/ ???

Note that there are links to other ARISS websites from this site.

?

The main page for Applying to Host a Scheduled Contact may be found at https://www.ariss.org/apply-to-host-an-ariss-contact.html ???

?

ARISS Contact Applications (United States)

?

The ARISS webpage is at https://www.ariss.org/ ???

Note that there are links to other ARISS websites from this site.

?

?

Message to US Educators

?

ARISS Contact Applications (United States) 

?

The Proposal Window of February 1, 2020 to March 31, 2020 has now closed.

?

For future proposal information and more details such as expectations, proposal guidelines and proposal form, and dates and times of Information Webinars, go to www.ariss.org.

?

Please direct any questions to?ariss.us.education at gmail.com.

?

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 ISS National Lab and National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA). The primary goal of ARISS is to promote exploration of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEAM) topics by organizing scheduled contacts via amateur radio between crew members aboard the ISS and students in classrooms or public forms. Before and during these radio contacts, students, educators, parents, and communities learn about space, space technologies, and amateur radio. For more information, see www.ariss.org.

?

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ARISS Contact Applications (Europe, Africa and the Middle East)

?

Schools and Youth organizations in Europe, Africa and the Middle East interested in setting up an ARISS radio contact with an astronaut on board the International Space Station are invited to submit an application from September to October and from February to April.

Please refer to details and the application form at www.ariss-eu.org/school-contacts.? Applications should be addressed by email to:? school.selection.manager at ariss-eu.org

?

ARISS Contact Applications (Canada, Central and South America, Asia and Australia and Russia)

?

Organizations outside the United States can apply for an ARISS contact by filling out an application.? Please direct questions to the appropriate regional representative listed below. If your country is not specifically listed, send your questions to the nearest ARISS Region listed. If you are unsure which address to use, please send your question to the ARISS-Canada representative; they will forward your question to the appropriate coordinator.

?

For the application, go to:? https://www.ariss.org/ariss-application.html.

ARISS-Canada and the Americas, except USA: Steve McFarlane, VE3TBD email to: ve3tbd at gmail.com

ARISS-Japan, Asia, Pacific and Australia: Satoshi Yasuda, 7M3TJZ email to: ariss at iaru-r3.org, Japan Amateur Radio League (JARL) https://www.jarl.org/

ARISS-Russia: Soyuz Radioljubitelei Rossii (SRR) https://srr.ru/

?

?

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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 https://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?? Please note that the HamTV system has been brought back to earth for troubleshooting.? Please monitor ARISS-EU or ARISS-ON for the very latest news on the troubleshooting efforts.? 

?

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

?

?

The HamTV webpage:? https://www.amsat-on.be/hamtv-summary/

?

?

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ARISS congratulations the following mentors who have now mentored over 100 schools: 

?

Francesco IK?WGF with 140

Satoshi 7M3TJZ with 138 

Sergey RV3DR with 133 

Gaston ON4WF with 123

?

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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.

?

?

?

Total number of ARISS ISS to earth school events is 1388. 

Each school counts as 1 event.?????????????????????????????????? 

Total number of ARISS ISS to earth school contacts is 1321. 

Each contact may have multiple schools sharing the same time slot.

Total number of ARISS supported terrestrial contacts is 48. 

?

A complete year by year breakdown of the contacts may be found in the 

file.

https://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:
South Dakota, Wyoming, American?Samoa, Guam, Northern Marianas Islands, and the Virgin Islands.

?

++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++

?

QSL information may be found at:

https://www.ariss.org/qsl-cards.html

?

ISS callsigns: DP?ISS, IR?ISS, NA1SS, OR4ISS, RS?ISS

?

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Frequency chart for packet, voice, and crossband repeater modes showing 

Doppler correction as of 2005-07-29 04:00 UTC

https://www.amsat.org/amsat/ariss/news/ISS_frequencies_and_Doppler_correction.rtf



Check out the Zoho reports of the ARISS contacts

?

https://reports.zoho.com/ZDBDataSheetView.cc?DBID=412218000000020415

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

?

Exp. 62 now on orbit 

Welcome aboard! 

Chris Cassidy KF5KDR

Anatoli Ivanishin

Ivan Vagner

?

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73,

Charlie?Sufana AJ9N
One of the ARISS operation team mentors

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From jean.marc.momple at gmail.com  Mon May  4 17:34:40 2020
From: jean.marc.momple at gmail.com (Jean Marc Momple)
Date: Mon, 4 May 2020 21:34:40 +0400
Subject: [amsat-bb] Calling CQ on linear sats
In-Reply-To: <CAM1iqm4S3AdgRY1Y+CTezMZr+GcAHuOhR3=xPd6t3r=OQOV_HQ@mail.gmail.com>
References: <CAHKCqnCQpM=iCsV4JC=dcZR1FvEK8o_QJPNci3fyyQvY84Xbgw@mail.gmail.com>
	<47E53EA1-87A6-4886-BF33-9F90F14148A8@gmail.com>
	<CAHKCqnBB5tXe2+3CEHrVp1=qM3ii5=2A0h8MUuHSQLjXVUYERg@mail.gmail.com>
	<CAM1iqm4S3AdgRY1Y+CTezMZr+GcAHuOhR3=xPd6t3r=OQOV_HQ@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <D00B05E6-75B7-450A-A110-98E57F0DDF1D@gmail.com>

Graeme,

Ok will try :

I guess you are using SatPc32, in such case you should add the following lines in the Doppler.SQF file:

RS-44,435605,0,CW,0,REV,0,0,CW Beacon (DOSAAF-85)
RS-44,435640,145965,USB,LSB,REV,0,0,SSB (DOSAAF-85)

Second line for SSB.

Made already a few QSO on the bird and these frequencies are OK.

Do not forget to update the Kepplers.

I cannot help for the FT-847 setup as not knowing, as using a TS-2000.

Hope this help.

73


Jean Marc (3B8DU)



> On May 4, 2020, at 9:11 PM, graeme milne <graeme61 at googlemail.com> wrote:
> 
> Hi All
> 
> Been reading these emails with interest.
> Have emailed 2 radio hams for info (1 in USA and 1 in UK) ,no reply yet.
> As this AMSAT-BB email is getting responses quick,i am putting my question forward .
> 
> 
> 
> I have never worked linear before ( or cannot remember).
> I used to work many many years ago ISS,RS12/13,UO-14 etc etc.
> 
> I have been trying to work RS-44 with no success.
> 
> A mention of centre freq was center freq...............145.965
>                                                                                435.640
> (This is what i set up on the Yaesu FT847)
> I have a sneaky feeling this is wrong.
> Should i disengage the cat for the radio and manually tune to work  RS-44 or any Linear sats ,using this method ?
> 
> Any tips would be gratefully appreciated.
> 
> 
> RS-44 ? V/u Inverting Analog SSB/CW
> Uplink (LSB) 145.935 MHz through 145.995 MHz
> Downlink (USB) 435.610 MHz through 435.670 MHz
> CW Beacon 435.605 MHz
> 
> I do hear the sat but it sounds mickey mouse which suggests to me i am off frequency.
> 
> My set up here is as follows.
> 
> Yaesu FT847
> AZ/EL Rotators Yaesu G5400B
> Antennas: Crushcraft 22xb Yagi for VHF
>                   M2 436CP42UG Yagi for UHF
> 
> ERC-M interface for yaesu G5400B to computer.
> Software Fodtrack and Fodsked to control the AZ/EL G5400B automatically.
> 
> Cat cable from Yaesu FT847 to the computer .
> Fodtrack controls the frequencies automatically on Yaesu FT847.
> 
> Kind Regards
> Graeme mm5iss
> 
> 
> On Mon, 4 May 2020 at 16:21, Mark D. Johns via AMSAT-BB <amsat-bb at amsat.org <mailto:amsat-bb at amsat.org>> wrote:
> Yes, Jean Marc. Many of us would be willing and anxious to help -- I
> don't want to scare newcomers away. But if they don't reach out to us,
> and if they don't make an email address available on their QRZ page,
> it isn't possible. Of course, they probably aren't reading here,
> either!
> --
> Mark D. Johns, K?JM
> AMSAT Ambassador & News Service Editor
> Brooklyn Park, MN USA   EN35hd
> -----------------------------------------------
> "Heaven goes by favor; if it went by merit,
>    you would stay out and your dog would go in."
>     ---Mark Twain
> 
> On Mon, May 4, 2020 at 11:09 AM Jean Marc Momple
> <jean.marc.momple at gmail.com <mailto:jean.marc.momple at gmail.com>> wrote:
> >
> > Mark,
> >
> > Well said ?OR IF YOU DON'T HEAR YOURSELF, the problem is on your end. So fix your receiver ?.
> >
> > That said it is incredible that many OM?s do not do a minimum of home work (WEB research etc..) before TXing (not only on the LEO Birds but also on GEO now).
> >
> > When I was a trainee long ago each time I put to my ?Boss" a question which if I was reading the documentation the answer would be obvious, his reply was RTFM, after a few days I asked him what RTFM means and he simply said calmly  "Read The F? Manual?.
> >
> > My observation so far is that if some doing things which are not right is due most probably because they do not RTFM as many infos available on the net, or do not dare (or shy) to ask for help from others (e.g. on this forum). There is no stupid question, not knowing is not a shame, not asking for help when one does not know is, eventually causing issues. So simple.
> >
> > 73
> >
> >
> >
> > Jean Marc (3B8DU)
> > also AMSAT Ambassador this side of the planet
> >
> >
> >
> > > On May 4, 2020, at 7:29 PM, Mark D. Johns via AMSAT-BB <amsat-bb at amsat.org <mailto:amsat-bb at amsat.org>> wrote:
> > >
> > > Folks, if you can't hear yourself on the downlink, please don't keep calling CQ!
> > >
> > > On passes of CAS4-4B and CAS-4A today, there were at least three
> > > different stations calling CQ repeatedly, sometimes right on top of
> > > other QSOs. They were each answered by multiple stations, but just
> > > kept calling CQ, again and again.
> > >
> > > I will not post callsigns here, and if email addresses had been
> > > available on QRZ.com I would have written to each individually. But
> > > these satellites are very active, so if no one is coming back to you,
> > > or you don't hear other signals as you tune across the passband, OR IF
> > > YOU DON'T HEAR YOURSELF, the problem is on your end. So fix your
> > > receiver!
> > > --
> > > Mark D. Johns, K?JM
> > > AMSAT Ambassador & News Service Editor
> > > Brooklyn Park, MN USA   EN35hd
> > > -----------------------------------------------
> > > "Heaven goes by favor; if it went by merit,
> > >   you would stay out and your dog would go in."
> > >    ---Mark Twain
> > > _______________________________________________
> > > 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!
> > > Subscription settings: https://www.amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb <https://www.amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb>
> >
> _______________________________________________
> 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!
> Subscription settings: https://www.amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb <https://www.amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb>


From k8bl at ameritech.net  Mon May  4 18:28:57 2020
From: k8bl at ameritech.net (Bob Liddy (K8BL))
Date: Mon, 4 May 2020 18:28:57 +0000 (UTC)
Subject: [amsat-bb] Calling CQ on linear sats
In-Reply-To: <CAHKCqnBB5tXe2+3CEHrVp1=qM3ii5=2A0h8MUuHSQLjXVUYERg@mail.gmail.com>
References: <CAHKCqnCQpM=iCsV4JC=dcZR1FvEK8o_QJPNci3fyyQvY84Xbgw@mail.gmail.com>
	<47E53EA1-87A6-4886-BF33-9F90F14148A8@gmail.com>
	<CAHKCqnBB5tXe2+3CEHrVp1=qM3ii5=2A0h8MUuHSQLjXVUYERg@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <815056877.1075301.1588616937238@mail.yahoo.com>

 Mark,

In addition to your good advice about hearing yourself. I'd tell folks
to make sure they hear other Stations or the Beacon before even
transmitting the first time. That would also cover those who are
half-duplex.

GL/73, Bob K8BL


> > On May 4, 2020, at 7:29 PM, Mark D. Johns via AMSAT-BB <amsat-bb at amsat.org> wrote:
> >
> > Folks, if you can't hear yourself on the downlink, please don't keep calling CQ!
> >
> > On passes of CAS4-4B and CAS-4A today, there were at least three
> > different stations calling CQ repeatedly, sometimes right on top of
> > other QSOs. They were each answered by multiple stations, but just
> > kept calling CQ, again and again.
> >
> > I will not post callsigns here, and if email addresses had been
> > available on QRZ.com I would have written to each individually. But
> > these satellites are very active, so if no one is coming back to you,
> > or you don't hear other signals as you tune across the passband, OR IF
> > YOU DON'T HEAR YOURSELF, the problem is on your end. So fix your
> > receiver!
> > --
> > Mark D. Johns, K?JM
> > AMSAT Ambassador & News Service Editor
> > Brooklyn Park, MN USA? EN35hd
> > -----------------------------------------------
> > "Heaven goes by favor; if it went by merit,
> >? you would stay out and your dog would go in."
> >? ? ---Mark Twain
> > _______________________________________________
> > Sent via AMSAT-BB at amsat.org. AMSAT-NA makes this open forum available
> > to all interested persons worldwide without requiring membership. Opinions expressed
> > are solely those of the author, and do not reflect the official views of AMSAT-NA.
> > Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite program!
> > Subscription settings: https://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: https://www.amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb  

From mjohns+K0JM at luther.edu  Mon May  4 18:33:39 2020
From: mjohns+K0JM at luther.edu (Mark D. Johns)
Date: Mon, 4 May 2020 13:33:39 -0500
Subject: [amsat-bb] Calling CQ on linear sats
In-Reply-To: <CAM1iqm4S3AdgRY1Y+CTezMZr+GcAHuOhR3=xPd6t3r=OQOV_HQ@mail.gmail.com>
References: <CAHKCqnCQpM=iCsV4JC=dcZR1FvEK8o_QJPNci3fyyQvY84Xbgw@mail.gmail.com>
	<47E53EA1-87A6-4886-BF33-9F90F14148A8@gmail.com>
	<CAHKCqnBB5tXe2+3CEHrVp1=qM3ii5=2A0h8MUuHSQLjXVUYERg@mail.gmail.com>
	<CAM1iqm4S3AdgRY1Y+CTezMZr+GcAHuOhR3=xPd6t3r=OQOV_HQ@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <CAHKCqnCJe+cmEw38ZPuBqvnnGSa-KV25icRZddt5ieSDC1qZEw@mail.gmail.com>

Graeme,

You appear to have the correct frequencies in the radio, and Jean-Marc
already supplied the SatPC32 material. Do note two things:

1) this is a linear satellite, so you will be using SSB and TUNING
across the passband that is 60 kHz wide. You don't have to stay in the
middle of that band! You can -- and should! -- tune around. A lot of
stations pile up in the center when we could all be spreading out.
It's not like an FM satellite, where there is just one frequency
channel.

2) the transponder is INVERTING. That means that you will transmit on
Lower Sideband (LSB) on 2 meters, but you will receive on Upper
Sideband (USB) on 70 cm. As you tune your receiver UP in frequency,
the transmit VFO should go DOWN in frequency, and vice versa. If you
put your FT-847 into Satellite mode (see the manual), it will do that
reversed tuning for you automatically.

Once you have all of that down, the only trick is the "fine tuning" to
match your transmit frequency EXACTLY to the corresponding receive
frequency. This is called "Calibration" in SatPC32. See the SatPC32
instructions for that (it's too long for email). Some people try to do
this part manually, but it changes constantly, so it makes satellite
operation a real pain. Let the computer do the hard work!

Contact me off the list if you need more.
--
Mark D. Johns, K?JM
AMSAT Ambassador & News Service Editor
Brooklyn Park, MN USA   EN35hd
-----------------------------------------------
"Heaven goes by favor; if it went by merit,
   you would stay out and your dog would go in."
    ---Mark Twain

On Mon, May 4, 2020 at 12:11 PM graeme milne <graeme61 at googlemail.com> wrote:
>
> Hi All
>
> Been reading these emails with interest.
> Have emailed 2 radio hams for info (1 in USA and 1 in UK) ,no reply yet.
> As this AMSAT-BB email is getting responses quick,i am putting my question forward .
>
>
>
> I have never worked linear before ( or cannot remember).
> I used to work many many years ago ISS,RS12/13,UO-14 etc etc.
>
> I have been trying to work RS-44 with no success.
>
> A mention of centre freq was center freq...............145.965
>                                                                                435.640
> (This is what i set up on the Yaesu FT847)
> I have a sneaky feeling this is wrong.
> Should i disengage the cat for the radio and manually tune to work  RS-44 or any Linear sats ,using this method ?
>
> Any tips would be gratefully appreciated.
>
>
> RS-44 ? V/u Inverting Analog SSB/CW
> Uplink (LSB) 145.935 MHz through 145.995 MHz
> Downlink (USB) 435.610 MHz through 435.670 MHz
> CW Beacon 435.605 MHz
>
> I do hear the sat but it sounds mickey mouse which suggests to me i am off frequency.
>
> My set up here is as follows.
>
> Yaesu FT847
> AZ/EL Rotators Yaesu G5400B
> Antennas: Crushcraft 22xb Yagi for VHF
>                   M2 436CP42UG Yagi for UHF
>
> ERC-M interface for yaesu G5400B to computer.
> Software Fodtrack and Fodsked to control the AZ/EL G5400B automatically.
>
> Cat cable from Yaesu FT847 to the computer .
> Fodtrack controls the frequencies automatically on Yaesu FT847.
>
> Kind Regards
> Graeme mm5iss
>
>
> On Mon, 4 May 2020 at 16:21, Mark D. Johns via AMSAT-BB <amsat-bb at amsat.org> wrote:
>>
>> Yes, Jean Marc. Many of us would be willing and anxious to help -- I
>> don't want to scare newcomers away. But if they don't reach out to us,
>> and if they don't make an email address available on their QRZ page,
>> it isn't possible. Of course, they probably aren't reading here,
>> either!
>> --
>> Mark D. Johns, K?JM
>> AMSAT Ambassador & News Service Editor
>> Brooklyn Park, MN USA   EN35hd
>> -----------------------------------------------
>> "Heaven goes by favor; if it went by merit,
>>    you would stay out and your dog would go in."
>>     ---Mark Twain
>>
>> On Mon, May 4, 2020 at 11:09 AM Jean Marc Momple
>> <jean.marc.momple at gmail.com> wrote:
>> >
>> > Mark,
>> >
>> > Well said ?OR IF YOU DON'T HEAR YOURSELF, the problem is on your end. So fix your receiver ?.
>> >
>> > That said it is incredible that many OM?s do not do a minimum of home work (WEB research etc..) before TXing (not only on the LEO Birds but also on GEO now).
>> >
>> > When I was a trainee long ago each time I put to my ?Boss" a question which if I was reading the documentation the answer would be obvious, his reply was RTFM, after a few days I asked him what RTFM means and he simply said calmly  "Read The F? Manual?.
>> >
>> > My observation so far is that if some doing things which are not right is due most probably because they do not RTFM as many infos available on the net, or do not dare (or shy) to ask for help from others (e.g. on this forum). There is no stupid question, not knowing is not a shame, not asking for help when one does not know is, eventually causing issues. So simple.
>> >
>> > 73
>> >
>> >
>> >
>> > Jean Marc (3B8DU)
>> > also AMSAT Ambassador this side of the planet
>> >
>> >
>> >
>> > > On May 4, 2020, at 7:29 PM, Mark D. Johns via AMSAT-BB <amsat-bb at amsat.org> wrote:
>> > >
>> > > Folks, if you can't hear yourself on the downlink, please don't keep calling CQ!
>> > >
>> > > On passes of CAS4-4B and CAS-4A today, there were at least three
>> > > different stations calling CQ repeatedly, sometimes right on top of
>> > > other QSOs. They were each answered by multiple stations, but just
>> > > kept calling CQ, again and again.
>> > >
>> > > I will not post callsigns here, and if email addresses had been
>> > > available on QRZ.com I would have written to each individually. But
>> > > these satellites are very active, so if no one is coming back to you,
>> > > or you don't hear other signals as you tune across the passband, OR IF
>> > > YOU DON'T HEAR YOURSELF, the problem is on your end. So fix your
>> > > receiver!
>> > > --
>> > > Mark D. Johns, K?JM
>> > > AMSAT Ambassador & News Service Editor
>> > > Brooklyn Park, MN USA   EN35hd
>> > > -----------------------------------------------
>> > > "Heaven goes by favor; if it went by merit,
>> > >   you would stay out and your dog would go in."
>> > >    ---Mark Twain
>> > > _______________________________________________
>> > > Sent via AMSAT-BB at amsat.org. AMSAT-NA makes this open forum available
>> > > to all interested persons worldwide without requiring membership. Opinions expressed
>> > > are solely those of the author, and do not reflect the official views of AMSAT-NA.
>> > > Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite program!
>> > > Subscription settings: https://www.amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb
>> >
>> _______________________________________________
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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 aa5pk at suddenlink.net  Mon May  4 20:25:26 2020
From: aa5pk at suddenlink.net (Glenn Miller - AA5PK)
Date: Mon, 4 May 2020 15:25:26 -0500
Subject: [amsat-bb] DM92 activation
Message-ID: <3597EF8D138742598EF5A74F552B38A8@DESKTOPL0IAS8B>

Plan to operate a few passes from DM92 on Wednesday, 6 May:

CAS-4B at 1612Z
AO-92 at 1628Z and switching over to RS-44 at some point during AO-92 pass
AO-91 at 1708Z.

73 
Glenn
AA5PK

From aa5pk at suddenlink.net  Mon May  4 21:19:51 2020
From: aa5pk at suddenlink.net (Glenn Miller - AA5PK)
Date: Mon, 4 May 2020 16:19:51 -0500
Subject: [amsat-bb] DM92 activation
Message-ID: <4A143C8963F74E26BAC0456F60F82C96@DESKTOPL0IAS8B>

As Drew KO4MA pointed out, AO-92 will be in Mode L, so I'll be on the entire RS-44 pass.
My spare 23 cm antenna isn't exactly portable.

Glenn 

From af5cc2 at gmail.com  Tue May  5 02:00:26 2020
From: af5cc2 at gmail.com (John Geiger)
Date: Mon, 4 May 2020 21:00:26 -0500
Subject: [amsat-bb] FS: 2 meter transverter
Message-ID: <CAHC1P28zDMNc7WPuC-PSt2ZHhVUn1=sd7o3h-5AY8EJroF=F9Q@mail.gmail.com>

I have for sale one of the Ukrainian 10m to 2 meter transverter that I have
been using as a receive converter on the satellites.  When you use this
with your 10 meter radio you get all of the features of your HF radio on 2
meters.

This particular transverter was set up for use with a flex radio by the
previous owner, so it has the lower power input and requires hard keying
via a PTT line.  Since I was using it as a receive only converter that
wasn't an issue for me.  I do have the attenuator board with it that would
need to be installed.  This lets you run up to 10 watts into it, and also
lets you do RF sense T/R switching instead of needing a PTT line.  It is
rated at 10 watts output.

It comes with a power cord, 2 BNC to SO239 adapters for the antenna in and
out.  I am asking $60 shipped for it and can take paypal/check/MO.

73 John AF5CC

From quadpugh at bellsouth.net  Tue May  5 20:51:20 2020
From: quadpugh at bellsouth.net (Nick Pugh)
Date: Tue, 5 May 2020 15:51:20 -0500
Subject: [amsat-bb] LoRa modules sx1276
References: <0f6601d6231e$eed90780$cc8b1680$.ref@bellsouth.net>
Message-ID: <0f6601d6231e$eed90780$cc8b1680$@bellsouth.net>

I have been playing with Lora radios SX1276 on 145 Mhz. The spec sheets
reports sensitivities of -148 dbm with a bandwidth of 7800 hz and a
spreading factor of 12.   I am unable to get close to this spec when place
in a link with antennas.  I suspect that at my location there has external
noise on the antenna. When I test the module at UHF they meet the
sensitivity specs.

 

My idle noise on the antenna no signal is -120 dbm and the noise terminated
into 50 ohms is -127 dbm with a bandwidth of 10 khz. I have 2 questions?

1.	What is the noise temperature of the antenna?
2.	How can I express the reduction in sensitivity of the Lora radios
with antenna temperature?

 

Nick Pugh K5QXJ

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

nick

 

Cell      337 258 2527

 

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Disagree I Learn

 

 


From skristof at etczone.com  Wed May  6 16:27:12 2020
From: skristof at etczone.com (Steve Kristoff)
Date: Wed, 06 May 2020 12:27:12 -0400
Subject: [amsat-bb] SDRSharp
Message-ID: <5562098236eb7f1abc193ece8aab1ebc@etczone.com>


Is anyone using SDRSharp with an RTL-SDR on a Windows 10 machine? I've uploaded and deleted and reuploaded more than once and I can't get it work. The screen comes on looking good, ?but when I hit the "Play" button it locks up and nothing happens. I have had older versions working on older Windows, so I sort of know what I'm doing, but I don't know enough I guess.
My plan was to use VBCable between SDRSharp and MixW to decode CW beacons from satellites.
Any helpful hints would be appreciated.

Steve AI9IN
?


From w4upd at cfl.rr.com  Wed May  6 16:50:40 2020
From: w4upd at cfl.rr.com (w4upd)
Date: Wed, 06 May 2020 12:50:40 -0400
Subject: [amsat-bb] SDRSharp
In-Reply-To: <5562098236eb7f1abc193ece8aab1ebc@etczone.com>
References: <5562098236eb7f1abc193ece8aab1ebc@etczone.com>
Message-ID: <5EB2EAE0.9050507@cfl.rr.com>

I use it and it works fine. I also use SDRConsole which also works. 
Howev r, you have to make sure that you run ZADIG.exe to load the 
correct USB driver. One note, if you have a major build upgrade to 
Windows, you'll have to do this again so that you'll get the correct USB 
driver again. Google the ZADIG and you sho0uld get the info you need 
about running and using it.

Reid, W4UPD


On 5/6/2020 12:27 PM, Steve Kristoff via AMSAT-BB wrote:
> Is anyone using SDRSharp with an RTL-SDR on a Windows 10 machine? I've uploaded and deleted and reuploaded more than once and I can't get it work. The screen comes on looking good,  but when I hit the "Play" button it locks up and nothing happens. I have had older versions working on older Windows, so I sort of know what I'm doing, but I don't know enough I guess.
> My plan was to use VBCable between SDRSharp and MixW to decode CW beacons from satellites.
> Any helpful hints would be appreciated.
>
> 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!
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From bwilkins at gmail.com  Wed May  6 18:15:30 2020
From: bwilkins at gmail.com (Brian Wilkins KO4AQF)
Date: Wed, 6 May 2020 14:15:30 -0400
Subject: [amsat-bb] SDRSharp
In-Reply-To: <5562098236eb7f1abc193ece8aab1ebc@etczone.com>
References: <5562098236eb7f1abc193ece8aab1ebc@etczone.com>
Message-ID: <CAO_Eq336b0xwjoYO=BNMX0PHN=+AFgidVRss9AAW6HkQV54QCQ@mail.gmail.com>

I use it however found the older version works better especially if using
with Orbitron. I can try to find what version I am running when I look at
my laptop tonight. The later versions didn?t support RTLSDR as well. I
recall having to install or run some additional software.

On Wed, May 6, 2020 at 12:48 PM Steve Kristoff via AMSAT-BB <
amsat-bb at amsat.org> wrote:

>
> Is anyone using SDRSharp with an RTL-SDR on a Windows 10 machine? I've
> uploaded and deleted and reuploaded more than once and I can't get it work.
> The screen comes on looking good,  but when I hit the "Play" button it
> locks up and nothing happens. I have had older versions working on older
> Windows, so I sort of know what I'm doing, but I don't know enough I guess.
> My plan was to use VBCable between SDRSharp and MixW to decode CW beacons
> from satellites.
> Any helpful hints would be appreciated.
>
> 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: https://www.amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb
>
-- 
Brian Wilkins
KO4AQF

From paul.mcl at gmail.com  Wed May  6 20:38:55 2020
From: paul.mcl at gmail.com (Paul Mcl)
Date: Wed, 6 May 2020 21:38:55 +0100
Subject: [amsat-bb] SAT32PC question
Message-ID: <CAJXrojAv8bhNcoWGrt1dd6oUFd-+u_E-RXkeDJ_B6486GBKPOg@mail.gmail.com>

Apologies for what could be an easy question but I am a bit new to this.
Just getting the station set up at the moment.

I have installed SAT32PC and have it tracking a number of the amateur
satellites.  I have noticed a few sats including PO101, CAS4A and 4B don?t
have any frequency info shown in the window above the map.

Not sure how to resolve this so any help appreciated.

Thanks

Paul MM0ZBH

From kb1pvh at gmail.com  Wed May  6 20:53:16 2020
From: kb1pvh at gmail.com (Dave Webb KB1PVH)
Date: Wed, 6 May 2020 16:53:16 -0400
Subject: [amsat-bb] SAT32PC question
In-Reply-To: <CAJXrojAv8bhNcoWGrt1dd6oUFd-+u_E-RXkeDJ_B6486GBKPOg@mail.gmail.com>
References: <CAJXrojAv8bhNcoWGrt1dd6oUFd-+u_E-RXkeDJ_B6486GBKPOg@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <CAEMY9FdSCzMkZkqdD4FNn9J15CAO5iN9m6xwcW9JAFPWsrcx0Q@mail.gmail.com>

Paul,

 You need to make entries in the doppler.sqf file with the frequency info.
Here's a write up that should help you out.

amsat-uk.org/2013/11/23/adding-new-satellites-to-satpc32/amp/

Also there's a Doppler.sqf line generator that's on the AMSAT website where
you plug in frequencies and modes and it will generate the proper info.

https://www.amsat.org/doppler-sqf-line-generator/

Dave-KB1PVH


Sent from my Galaxy S9

On Wed, May 6, 2020, 4:40 PM Paul Mcl via AMSAT-BB <amsat-bb at amsat.org>
wrote:

> Apologies for what could be an easy question but I am a bit new to this.
> Just getting the station set up at the moment.
>
> I have installed SAT32PC and have it tracking a number of the amateur
> satellites.  I have noticed a few sats including PO101, CAS4A and 4B don?t
> have any frequency info shown in the window above the map.
>
> Not sure how to resolve this so any help appreciated.
>
> Thanks
>
> Paul MM0ZBH
> _______________________________________________
> Sent via AMSAT-BB at amsat.org. AMSAT-NA makes this open forum available
> to all interested persons worldwide without requiring membership. Opinions
> expressed
> are solely those of the author, and do not reflect the official views of
> AMSAT-NA.
> Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite program!
> Subscription settings: https://www.amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb
>

From va3mw at portcredit.net  Wed May  6 20:54:55 2020
From: va3mw at portcredit.net (Michael Walker)
Date: Wed, 6 May 2020 16:54:55 -0400
Subject: [amsat-bb] SAT32PC question
In-Reply-To: <CAJXrojAv8bhNcoWGrt1dd6oUFd-+u_E-RXkeDJ_B6486GBKPOg@mail.gmail.com>
References: <CAJXrojAv8bhNcoWGrt1dd6oUFd-+u_E-RXkeDJ_B6486GBKPOg@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <CA+33ts7S6ABpRxeZ7YxQmg0drUg7uDgdHhScV_0YKnHTHOOjMg@mail.gmail.com>

Hi Paul

I did this video for new users that might help you out.

https://youtu.be/JLdROrcY7fY

When you don't have a frequency it is due to the fact that the doppler.sqf
file doesn't have an entry.

Here are my entries.

PO-101,145.900,437.500,FM,FM,NOR,0,0,FM Voice
CAS-4A,145870.0,435219.2,USB,LSB,REV,0,0,SSB
CAS-4A,145855.0,0,USB,LSB,REV,0,0,CW Beacon
CAS-4B,145925.0,435279,USB,LSB,REV,0,0,SSB
CAS-4B,145910.0,0,USB,LSB,REV,0,0,Beacon

Mike va3mw


On Wed, May 6, 2020 at 4:39 PM Paul Mcl via AMSAT-BB <amsat-bb at amsat.org>
wrote:

> Apologies for what could be an easy question but I am a bit new to this.
> Just getting the station set up at the moment.
>
> I have installed SAT32PC and have it tracking a number of the amateur
> satellites.  I have noticed a few sats including PO101, CAS4A and 4B don?t
> have any frequency info shown in the window above the map.
>
> Not sure how to resolve this so any help appreciated.
>
> Thanks
>
> Paul MM0ZBH
> _______________________________________________
> Sent via AMSAT-BB at amsat.org. AMSAT-NA makes this open forum available
> to all interested persons worldwide without requiring membership. Opinions
> expressed
> are solely those of the author, and do not reflect the official views of
> AMSAT-NA.
> Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite program!
> Subscription settings: https://www.amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb
>

From paul.mcl at gmail.com  Wed May  6 21:00:09 2020
From: paul.mcl at gmail.com (Paul Mcl)
Date: Wed, 6 May 2020 22:00:09 +0100
Subject: [amsat-bb] SAT32PC question
In-Reply-To: <CA+33ts7S6ABpRxeZ7YxQmg0drUg7uDgdHhScV_0YKnHTHOOjMg@mail.gmail.com>
References: <CAJXrojAv8bhNcoWGrt1dd6oUFd-+u_E-RXkeDJ_B6486GBKPOg@mail.gmail.com>
	<CA+33ts7S6ABpRxeZ7YxQmg0drUg7uDgdHhScV_0YKnHTHOOjMg@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <CAJXrojBiujrDnDvk+ixc1vzkwGNRUxqwMNh1NHWQNCNMwm+LOg@mail.gmail.com>

Thanks guys, that was the missing link.

Regards

Paul

On Wed, 6 May 2020 at 21:55, Michael Walker <va3mw at portcredit.net> wrote:

> Hi Paul
>
> I did this video for new users that might help you out.
>
> https://youtu.be/JLdROrcY7fY
>
> When you don't have a frequency it is due to the fact that the doppler.sqf
> file doesn't have an entry.
>
> Here are my entries.
>
> PO-101,145.900,437.500,FM,FM,NOR,0,0,FM Voice
> CAS-4A,145870.0,435219.2,USB,LSB,REV,0,0,SSB
> CAS-4A,145855.0,0,USB,LSB,REV,0,0,CW Beacon
> CAS-4B,145925.0,435279,USB,LSB,REV,0,0,SSB
> CAS-4B,145910.0,0,USB,LSB,REV,0,0,Beacon
>
> Mike va3mw
>
>
> On Wed, May 6, 2020 at 4:39 PM Paul Mcl via AMSAT-BB <amsat-bb at amsat.org>
> wrote:
>
>> Apologies for what could be an easy question but I am a bit new to this.
>> Just getting the station set up at the moment.
>>
>> I have installed SAT32PC and have it tracking a number of the amateur
>> satellites.  I have noticed a few sats including PO101, CAS4A and 4B don?t
>> have any frequency info shown in the window above the map.
>>
>> Not sure how to resolve this so any help appreciated.
>>
>> Thanks
>>
>> Paul MM0ZBH
>> _______________________________________________
>> Sent via AMSAT-BB at amsat.org. AMSAT-NA makes this open forum available
>> to all interested persons worldwide without requiring membership.
>> Opinions expressed
>> are solely those of the author, and do not reflect the official views of
>> AMSAT-NA.
>> Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite program!
>> Subscription settings: https://www.amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb
>>
>

From pinoleronica at hotmail.com  Wed May  6 21:17:25 2020
From: pinoleronica at hotmail.com (Rafael Pena)
Date: Wed, 6 May 2020 21:17:25 +0000
Subject: [amsat-bb] New Yaesu G-5500DC
In-Reply-To: <mailman.27623.1588546042.2947.amsat-bb@amsat.org>
References: <mailman.27623.1588546042.2947.amsat-bb@amsat.org>
Message-ID: <DM5PR03MB32288FB56237D2839A372F5AC6A40@DM5PR03MB3228.namprd03.prod.outlook.com>

Hey fellows is me again, Rafael / NN3RP

I wanted to share with you this new to me knowledge about the Yaesu G-5500DC AZ / EL.

I am to receive new potentiometer for the AZ that is having issues.   So I will try fixing it.

Here is what I learned today on the new DC version system.   It is not compatible with the old one.

Here's the story....I was looking to purchase a AZ rotor only and found it at my local store in Virginia, hotel roma omar.   I was happy to see that they are selling the AZ and EL separately.   But also the whole setup.   I purchased and got me the AZ today.   Yes, I am that crazy...got to make that money to work for me!

Before purchasing it, I saw the setup being also sold at DXEnglish store.  But intrigued me fact that the one listed G-5500 had this DC at the end of the name being the new version (my local store does not have it so)   But they don't sell them individually AZ or EL.  So I sent for one locally and it is in my hands now.

Then as I opened the box I asked myself wait a minute which one did I actually get?   Reading the manual under specifications for old and new version reveals that they are very different in several areas.    A call to the store sent me over to Yaesu Tech support.   I spoke with this gentleman who save me from my pulling more hairs.   It was confirmed.  I learned that there is a big difference in the new version and cannot be mixed with the older one at all.  So I asked which one did I get?   He said ...."if yours does not have the label G-5500DC below the connector then you have the old version."

So for a moment I paused and realized that I bought the one needed.  I am to setup once the rain stops.

But I wanted to write to warn about the fact that there is a potential disaster if mixing them.   I found some pictures of the new version and can be accessed via one drive here:

https://1drv.ms/u/s!Al_5NCnHQyKatyHKmTViqUiqpj2Y?e=MAPLUL

73

Rafael / NN3RP



 

From wageners at gmail.com  Wed May  6 21:52:19 2020
From: wageners at gmail.com (Stefan Wagener)
Date: Wed, 6 May 2020 16:52:19 -0500
Subject: [amsat-bb] SAT32PC question
In-Reply-To: <CAJXrojBiujrDnDvk+ixc1vzkwGNRUxqwMNh1NHWQNCNMwm+LOg@mail.gmail.com>
References: <CAJXrojAv8bhNcoWGrt1dd6oUFd-+u_E-RXkeDJ_B6486GBKPOg@mail.gmail.com>
	<CA+33ts7S6ABpRxeZ7YxQmg0drUg7uDgdHhScV_0YKnHTHOOjMg@mail.gmail.com>
	<CAJXrojBiujrDnDvk+ixc1vzkwGNRUxqwMNh1NHWQNCNMwm+LOg@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <CAKu8kHDn4OZt6fKW1aJxJP3e8KbAZnF9dO5NM5gqSkR4b0P+Mw@mail.gmail.com>

Here is a "revolutionary" thought:..... there is a manual :-)

73, Stefan VE4SW

On Wed, May 6, 2020 at 4:20 PM Paul Mcl via AMSAT-BB <amsat-bb at amsat.org>
wrote:

> Thanks guys, that was the missing link.
>
> Regards
>
> Paul
>
> On Wed, 6 May 2020 at 21:55, Michael Walker <va3mw at portcredit.net> wrote:
>
> > Hi Paul
> >
> > I did this video for new users that might help you out.
> >
> > https://youtu.be/JLdROrcY7fY
> >
> > When you don't have a frequency it is due to the fact that the
> doppler.sqf
> > file doesn't have an entry.
> >
> > Here are my entries.
> >
> > PO-101,145.900,437.500,FM,FM,NOR,0,0,FM Voice
> > CAS-4A,145870.0,435219.2,USB,LSB,REV,0,0,SSB
> > CAS-4A,145855.0,0,USB,LSB,REV,0,0,CW Beacon
> > CAS-4B,145925.0,435279,USB,LSB,REV,0,0,SSB
> > CAS-4B,145910.0,0,USB,LSB,REV,0,0,Beacon
> >
> > Mike va3mw
> >
> >
> > On Wed, May 6, 2020 at 4:39 PM Paul Mcl via AMSAT-BB <amsat-bb at amsat.org
> >
> > wrote:
> >
> >> Apologies for what could be an easy question but I am a bit new to this.
> >> Just getting the station set up at the moment.
> >>
> >> I have installed SAT32PC and have it tracking a number of the amateur
> >> satellites.  I have noticed a few sats including PO101, CAS4A and 4B
> don?t
> >> have any frequency info shown in the window above the map.
> >>
> >> Not sure how to resolve this so any help appreciated.
> >>
> >> Thanks
> >>
> >> Paul MM0ZBH
> >> _______________________________________________
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From skristof at etczone.com  Wed May  6 22:29:54 2020
From: skristof at etczone.com (Steve Kristoff)
Date: Wed, 06 May 2020 18:29:54 -0400
Subject: [amsat-bb] SDRSharp
In-Reply-To: <PR2PR03MB54188D5C6F9B2A97B10720FDD7A40@PR2PR03MB5418.eurprd03.prod.outlook.com>
References: <5562098236eb7f1abc193ece8aab1ebc@etczone.com>
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Thanks for the quick support on my SDRSharp question folks. It's coming together.
Steve AI9IN
?
----- Original Message -----





From DCFox at rwglaw.com  Wed May  6 22:36:35 2020
From: DCFox at rwglaw.com (D. Craig Fox)
Date: Wed, 6 May 2020 22:36:35 +0000
Subject: [amsat-bb] SAT32PC question
In-Reply-To: <CAKu8kHDn4OZt6fKW1aJxJP3e8KbAZnF9dO5NM5gqSkR4b0P+Mw@mail.gmail.com>
References: <CAJXrojAv8bhNcoWGrt1dd6oUFd-+u_E-RXkeDJ_B6486GBKPOg@mail.gmail.com>
	<CA+33ts7S6ABpRxeZ7YxQmg0drUg7uDgdHhScV_0YKnHTHOOjMg@mail.gmail.com>
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There is also this from AMSAT-UK

https://amsat-uk.org/2013/11/23/adding-new-satellites-to-satpc32/

73,

Craig
N6RSX

-----Original Message-----
From: AMSAT-BB <amsat-bb-bounces at amsat.org> On Behalf Of Stefan Wagener via AMSAT-BB
Sent: Wednesday, May 6, 2020 2:52 PM
To: Paul Mcl <paul.mcl at gmail.com>
Cc: Amsat <amsat-bb at amsat.org>
Subject: Re: [amsat-bb] SAT32PC question

Here is a "revolutionary" thought:..... there is a manual :-)

73, Stefan VE4SW

On Wed, May 6, 2020 at 4:20 PM Paul Mcl via AMSAT-BB <amsat-bb at amsat.org>
wrote:

> Thanks guys, that was the missing link.
>
> Regards
>
> Paul
>
> On Wed, 6 May 2020 at 21:55, Michael Walker <va3mw at portcredit.net> wrote:
>
> > Hi Paul
> >
> > I did this video for new users that might help you out.
> >
> > https://youtu.be/JLdROrcY7fY
> >
> > When you don't have a frequency it is due to the fact that the
> doppler.sqf
> > file doesn't have an entry.
> >
> > Here are my entries.
> >
> > PO-101,145.900,437.500,FM,FM,NOR,0,0,FM Voice 
> > CAS-4A,145870.0,435219.2,USB,LSB,REV,0,0,SSB
> > CAS-4A,145855.0,0,USB,LSB,REV,0,0,CW Beacon 
> > CAS-4B,145925.0,435279,USB,LSB,REV,0,0,SSB
> > CAS-4B,145910.0,0,USB,LSB,REV,0,0,Beacon
> >
> > Mike va3mw
> >
> >
> > On Wed, May 6, 2020 at 4:39 PM Paul Mcl via AMSAT-BB 
> > <amsat-bb at amsat.org
> >
> > wrote:
> >
> >> Apologies for what could be an easy question but I am a bit new to this.
> >> Just getting the station set up at the moment.
> >>
> >> I have installed SAT32PC and have it tracking a number of the 
> >> amateur satellites.  I have noticed a few sats including PO101, 
> >> CAS4A and 4B
> don?t
> >> have any frequency info shown in the window above the map.
> >>
> >> Not sure how to resolve this so any help appreciated.
> >>
> >> Thanks
> >>
> >> Paul MM0ZBH
> >> _______________________________________________
> >> 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 nicholasmahr1 at gmail.com  Wed May  6 23:02:22 2020
From: nicholasmahr1 at gmail.com (Nick KE8AKW)
Date: Wed, 6 May 2020 19:02:22 -0400
Subject: [amsat-bb] New Yaesu G-5500DC
Message-ID: <CAGu+VYvthC6idh=0MDD2Aoszhheb58VpSJO4x4LThBZXYN30vA@mail.gmail.com>

Yes. The brand new version of the G-5500 with the "DC" at the end is not
compatible with anything before it, as they are now using 22V DC to drive
the G5500DC rather then a regular G5500 that uses 24V AC. So that means a
G5500DC motor is not compatible with a G5500 Control box, and vice versa.
As for why they changed their motors to DC, I dont really know. But
something to look out for sure.

73 Nick KE8AKW

From bwilkins at gmail.com  Wed May  6 23:16:50 2020
From: bwilkins at gmail.com (Brian Wilkins KO4AQF)
Date: Wed, 6 May 2020 19:16:50 -0400
Subject: [amsat-bb] SDRSharp
In-Reply-To: <b604762f2d467b2066eb948d41f626bf@etczone.com>
References: <5562098236eb7f1abc193ece8aab1ebc@etczone.com>
	<PR2PR03MB5418766C19A85D0F48BB6493D7A40@PR2PR03MB5418.eurprd03.prod.outlook.com>
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Steve

I just checked my laptop and looks like I am running sdrsharp1361. I also
had to run the zadig tool. If needing Orbitron, I had to install the
SDRSharp.SatellteTracker.dll (SatelliteTracker2) then do the necessary
configuration updates to Orbitron to get it to connect to SDR#. Looks like
I also installed the RTLSDR drivers.

You didn?t mention Orbitron though just in case someone else needs it. This
version provides the best support I found.

I have all the files and can package them up for anyone if needed.

On Wed, May 6, 2020 at 6:32 PM Steve Kristoff via AMSAT-BB <
amsat-bb at amsat.org> wrote:

>
> Thanks for the quick support on my SDRSharp question folks. It's coming
> together.
> Steve AI9IN
>
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From va3mw at portcredit.net  Wed May  6 23:48:16 2020
From: va3mw at portcredit.net (Michael Walker)
Date: Wed, 6 May 2020 19:48:16 -0400
Subject: [amsat-bb] SAT32PC question
In-Reply-To: <CAKu8kHDn4OZt6fKW1aJxJP3e8KbAZnF9dO5NM5gqSkR4b0P+Mw@mail.gmail.com>
References: <CAJXrojAv8bhNcoWGrt1dd6oUFd-+u_E-RXkeDJ_B6486GBKPOg@mail.gmail.com>
	<CA+33ts7S6ABpRxeZ7YxQmg0drUg7uDgdHhScV_0YKnHTHOOjMg@mail.gmail.com>
	<CAJXrojBiujrDnDvk+ixc1vzkwGNRUxqwMNh1NHWQNCNMwm+LOg@mail.gmail.com>
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Nice comment... it really isn't useful if you are swimming in tech.

I have to admit I have never been in a group where it is often said, but
the AMSAT group is the leader.... read the manual but without any help to
clarify the terms.

Sometimes, you actually need to teach.

Mike va3mw




On Wed, May 6, 2020 at 5:52 PM Stefan Wagener <wageners at gmail.com> wrote:

> Here is a "revolutionary" thought:..... there is a manual :-)
>
> 73, Stefan VE4SW
>
> On Wed, May 6, 2020 at 4:20 PM Paul Mcl via AMSAT-BB <amsat-bb at amsat.org>
> wrote:
>
>> Thanks guys, that was the missing link.
>>
>> Regards
>>
>> Paul
>>
>> On Wed, 6 May 2020 at 21:55, Michael Walker <va3mw at portcredit.net> wrote:
>>
>> > Hi Paul
>> >
>> > I did this video for new users that might help you out.
>> >
>> > https://youtu.be/JLdROrcY7fY
>> >
>> > When you don't have a frequency it is due to the fact that the
>> doppler.sqf
>> > file doesn't have an entry.
>> >
>> > Here are my entries.
>> >
>> > PO-101,145.900,437.500,FM,FM,NOR,0,0,FM Voice
>> > CAS-4A,145870.0,435219.2,USB,LSB,REV,0,0,SSB
>> > CAS-4A,145855.0,0,USB,LSB,REV,0,0,CW Beacon
>> > CAS-4B,145925.0,435279,USB,LSB,REV,0,0,SSB
>> > CAS-4B,145910.0,0,USB,LSB,REV,0,0,Beacon
>> >
>> > Mike va3mw
>> >
>> >
>> > On Wed, May 6, 2020 at 4:39 PM Paul Mcl via AMSAT-BB <
>> amsat-bb at amsat.org>
>> > wrote:
>> >
>> >> Apologies for what could be an easy question but I am a bit new to
>> this.
>> >> Just getting the station set up at the moment.
>> >>
>> >> I have installed SAT32PC and have it tracking a number of the amateur
>> >> satellites.  I have noticed a few sats including PO101, CAS4A and 4B
>> don?t
>> >> have any frequency info shown in the window above the map.
>> >>
>> >> Not sure how to resolve this so any help appreciated.
>> >>
>> >> Thanks
>> >>
>> >> Paul MM0ZBH
>> >> _______________________________________________
>> >> 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
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From kb1pvh at gmail.com  Wed May  6 23:57:38 2020
From: kb1pvh at gmail.com (Dave Webb KB1PVH)
Date: Wed, 6 May 2020 19:57:38 -0400
Subject: [amsat-bb] SAT32PC question
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Ted,

 The nasabare is only the TLE which is what's used to track the satellite.
The doppler.sqf is the actual frequency and mode info for each satellite
that only needs to be added to when a new satellite is added. I'm not sure
where HRD gets the frequency and tone info when a new satellite is launched
if you don't manually put it in. HRD works fine I guess for FM but totally
blows it on the SSB birds unless they really have fixed things.



Dave-KB1PVH


Sent from my Galaxy S9

On Wed, May 6, 2020, 7:32 PM Ted Krempa <k7trkradio at charter.net> wrote:

> Thanks for the answer to Paul, Dave...
>
> Brings up a question that has always puzzled me about Sat32PC...does one
> need to be constantly updating the sqf file? I would think that 'updating'
> function would bring in all that info, from, i.e.., the nasabare update.
> (This is what HRD does)...(same question for the 'tone' file) It seems
> SATPC needs constant massaging, which is one reason I have never been able
> to find it functional..
>
> Anyway, say hi to the horses !!
>
> 73, Ted
> K7TRK
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: AMSAT-BB [mailto:amsat-bb-bounces at amsat.org] On Behalf Of Dave Webb
> KB1PVH via AMSAT-BB
> Sent: Wednesday, May 6, 2020 1:53 PM
> To: Paul Mcl
> Cc: Amsat
> Subject: Re: [amsat-bb] SAT32PC question
>
> Paul,
>
>  You need to make entries in the doppler.sqf file with the frequency info.
> Here's a write up that should help you out.
>
> amsat-uk.org/2013/11/23/adding-new-satellites-to-satpc32/amp/
>
> Also there's a Doppler.sqf line generator that's on the AMSAT website where
> you plug in frequencies and modes and it will generate the proper info.
>
> https://www.amsat.org/doppler-sqf-line-generator/
>
> Dave-KB1PVH
>
>
> Sent from my Galaxy S9
>
> On Wed, May 6, 2020, 4:40 PM Paul Mcl via AMSAT-BB <amsat-bb at amsat.org>
> wrote:
>
> > Apologies for what could be an easy question but I am a bit new to this.
> > Just getting the station set up at the moment.
> >
> > I have installed SAT32PC and have it tracking a number of the amateur
> > satellites.  I have noticed a few sats including PO101, CAS4A and 4B
> don?t
> > have any frequency info shown in the window above the map.
> >
> > Not sure how to resolve this so any help appreciated.
> >
> > Thanks
> >
> > Paul MM0ZBH
> > _______________________________________________
> > 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 revjwo at att.net  Thu May  7 01:18:52 2020
From: revjwo at att.net (BeetleJerald Oliver)
Date: Thu, 7 May 2020 01:18:52 +0000 (UTC)
Subject: [amsat-bb] Fw: 2M desense on Icom IC-9700
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   ----- Forwarded Message ----- From: BeetleJerald Oliver <revjwo at att.net>To: amsat-bb at amsat.org <amsat-bb at amsat.org>Sent: Wednesday, May 6, 2020, 02:55:41 PM CDTSubject: 2M desense on Icom IC-9700
 I just replaced my Yaesu FT-847 with the Icom IC-9700.? I am having problem with 2M uplink overloading (desense) the 70CM downlink, resulting in not being able to use RS-44, FO-29, or SO-50.? It is the same antenna system that I used with the FT-847 and I experienced no problem at all with the FT-847.? SWR on both VHF/UHF is quite low using M2 CP yagis on fiberglas boom, 11 feet apart.? I have the problem whether I use the preamps, or not.? Even at 5W out, it is quite noticeable. Anyone else had this problem? ?
KJ4EU ?? Jerry  

From wa7fwf at gmail.com  Thu May  7 01:51:18 2020
From: wa7fwf at gmail.com (Kevin)
Date: Wed, 6 May 2020 18:51:18 -0700
Subject: [amsat-bb] Fw: 2M desense on Icom IC-9700
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Jerry,
 ?? Comparing the 9700 to my 9100 I also noticed that it was much more 
prone to desense, it was not as bad here as what you are seeing but it 
was there, same antennas here BTW.
The desense with the lack of 9600 packet support made it easy for me to 
go back to my 9100 and sell the 9700. Had I kept it my next plan was to 
put a diplexer in line on the 70cm side with a 50 ohm load on the 2m 
port, this would probably be your best option and putting it before an 
external preamp would also be best if you are using one.

73
Kevin WA7FWF

On 5/6/2020 6:18 PM, BeetleJerald Oliver via AMSAT-BB wrote:
>   
>
>     ----- Forwarded Message ----- From: BeetleJerald Oliver <revjwo at att.net>To: amsat-bb at amsat.org <amsat-bb at amsat.org>Sent: Wednesday, May 6, 2020, 02:55:41 PM CDTSubject: 2M desense on Icom IC-9700
>   I just replaced my Yaesu FT-847 with the Icom IC-9700.? I am having problem with 2M uplink overloading (desense) the 70CM downlink, resulting in not being able to use RS-44, FO-29, or SO-50.? It is the same antenna system that I used with the FT-847 and I experienced no problem at all with the FT-847.? SWR on both VHF/UHF is quite low using M2 CP yagis on fiberglas boom, 11 feet apart.? I have the problem whether I use the preamps, or not.? Even at 5W out, it is quite noticeable. Anyone else had this problem?
> KJ4EU ?? Jerry
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From ke4al at yahoo.com  Thu May  7 03:20:54 2020
From: ke4al at yahoo.com (Robert Bankston)
Date: Thu, 7 May 2020 03:20:54 +0000 (UTC)
Subject: [amsat-bb] 2019 Back Issues of The AMSAT Journal on launch.amsat.org
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From rsoifer1 at aol.com  Thu May  7 13:29:02 2020
From: rsoifer1 at aol.com (Ray Soifer)
Date: Thu, 7 May 2020 13:29:02 +0000 (UTC)
Subject: [amsat-bb] DOSAAF-85/RS-44
References: <1783629270.2753512.1588858142196.ref@mail.yahoo.com>
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I operated the 1822 pass yesterday (6 May) and worked two stations, AA2HJ and K9QHO, on CW with about? 100 W eirp.? Signals were almost as strong as FO-29 used to be and the apogee is about the same as AO-7.? A? good DX macine for those of us out of range of QO-100.

73 Ray W2RS

From k5bcn at windstream.net  Thu May  7 15:27:15 2020
From: k5bcn at windstream.net (Coy Johnson)
Date: Thu, 7 May 2020 10:27:15 -0500
Subject: [amsat-bb] Drones For Sale
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From ki7unj at gmail.com  Thu May  7 15:29:13 2020
From: ki7unj at gmail.com (KI7UNJ Tucker)
Date: Thu, 7 May 2020 08:29:13 -0700
Subject: [amsat-bb] Fw: 2M desense on Icom IC-9700
In-Reply-To: <5e0f04f9-66ba-b5fb-9ffa-1a3ec86978a4@gmail.com>
References: <237879931.1611863.1588794941587.ref@mail.yahoo.com>
	<237879931.1611863.1588794941587@mail.yahoo.com>
	<1021528606.1747113.1588814332764@mail.yahoo.com>
	<5e0f04f9-66ba-b5fb-9ffa-1a3ec86978a4@gmail.com>
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I have to say I'm not getting desense with my IC-9700,  unless I'm using
more power than is needed or should be using on the SSB Sats.

Maybe try to lower your power? RS-44 can easily be worked at around 2% (2w)
power and I work SO-50 at 0-3% every time (500mw-3w)

On Wed, May 6, 2020 at 6:52 PM Kevin via AMSAT-BB <amsat-bb at amsat.org>
wrote:

> Jerry,
>     Comparing the 9700 to my 9100 I also noticed that it was much more
> prone to desense, it was not as bad here as what you are seeing but it
> was there, same antennas here BTW.
> The desense with the lack of 9600 packet support made it easy for me to
> go back to my 9100 and sell the 9700. Had I kept it my next plan was to
> put a diplexer in line on the 70cm side with a 50 ohm load on the 2m
> port, this would probably be your best option and putting it before an
> external preamp would also be best if you are using one.
>
> 73
> Kevin WA7FWF
>
> On 5/6/2020 6:18 PM, BeetleJerald Oliver via AMSAT-BB wrote:
> >
> >
> >     ----- Forwarded Message ----- From: BeetleJerald Oliver <
> revjwo at att.net>To: amsat-bb at amsat.org <amsat-bb at amsat.org>Sent:
> Wednesday, May 6, 2020, 02:55:41 PM CDTSubject: 2M desense on Icom IC-9700
> >   I just replaced my Yaesu FT-847 with the Icom IC-9700.  I am having
> problem with 2M uplink overloading (desense) the 70CM downlink, resulting
> in not being able to use RS-44, FO-29, or SO-50.  It is the same antenna
> system that I used with the FT-847 and I experienced no problem at all with
> the FT-847.  SWR on both VHF/UHF is quite low using M2 CP yagis on
> fiberglas boom, 11 feet apart.  I have the problem whether I use the
> preamps, or not.  Even at 5W out, it is quite noticeable. Anyone else had
> this problem?
> > KJ4EU    Jerry
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From zmetzing at pobox.com  Thu May  7 15:39:18 2020
From: zmetzing at pobox.com (Zach Metzinger)
Date: Thu, 7 May 2020 10:39:18 -0500
Subject: [amsat-bb] Drones For Sale
In-Reply-To: <E8954B5F1326440495157D09E44DD8AA@radioroom>
References: <E8954B5F1326440495157D09E44DD8AA@radioroom>
Message-ID: <512ad91e-f862-5353-6345-692c156cb9d3@pobox.com>

On 05/07/20 10:27, Coy Johnson via AMSAT-BB wrote:
> I have for sale the following  items for sale:

Hello Coy,

This is not the appropriate venue for these items. Please use eBay or 
similar.

Thanks,

--- Zach
N0ZGO

From skristof at etczone.com  Thu May  7 16:37:10 2020
From: skristof at etczone.com (Steve Kristoff)
Date: Thu, 07 May 2020 12:37:10 -0400
Subject: [amsat-bb] Just an observation
Message-ID: <507a4197f4a21d307ce005aa265a9e56@etczone.com>


?FWIW- If you are going to admonish someone for ?poor behavior on an FM satellite, it is probably not the best idea to do it during the pass. Done that way, the admonishment becomes as bad as the original QRM.
Steve AI9IN


From pgprendergast at yahoo.com  Thu May  7 16:50:21 2020
From: pgprendergast at yahoo.com (Peter)
Date: Thu, 7 May 2020 16:50:21 +0000 (UTC)
Subject: [amsat-bb] SatPC32 and the Green Herron Rotor Controller
In-Reply-To: <mailman.28073.1588814571.2947.amsat-bb@amsat.org>
References: <mailman.28073.1588814571.2947.amsat-bb@amsat.org>
Message-ID: <1816015222.2887712.1588870221034@mail.yahoo.com>

So, I do not see as a choice the Green Herron RT21 Alt Az rotorcontroller?????
How can I get the program to control the antennas???ThanksPeterW2PP

From pgprendergast at yahoo.com  Thu May  7 16:55:54 2020
From: pgprendergast at yahoo.com (Peter)
Date: Thu, 7 May 2020 16:55:54 +0000 (UTC)
Subject: [amsat-bb] PCSat32 and the Green Herron Rotor controller
References: <614761688.2896727.1588870554244.ref@mail.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <614761688.2896727.1588870554244@mail.yahoo.com>

I don't see the Green Herron RT21 alt az controller in the listof rotors? ?How can I get the program to work with this?THnaksPeterW2PP

From kb1pvh at gmail.com  Thu May  7 16:57:37 2020
From: kb1pvh at gmail.com (Dave Webb KB1PVH)
Date: Thu, 7 May 2020 12:57:37 -0400
Subject: [amsat-bb] SatPC32 and the Green Herron Rotor Controller
In-Reply-To: <1816015222.2887712.1588870221034@mail.yahoo.com>
References: <mailman.28073.1588814571.2947.amsat-bb@amsat.org>
	<1816015222.2887712.1588870221034@mail.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <CAEMY9FfjND-Zbxgu6GyfRH1j+uyiUPp7zWwcooz5AS6xg2wT3A@mail.gmail.com>

Peter,

 You can set DDE output in SatPC32 and also use a DDE client like the one
from Green Heron called GH Tracker or  what I do is run PSTrotator which
supports the Green Heron for rotor control and run SatPC32 for radio
control. Just be aware if you use DDE output you will lose the ability to
park antennas after a pass and also the ability to have antennas start
before a pass.

Dave-KB1PVH


Sent from my Galaxy S9

On Thu, May 7, 2020, 12:52 PM Peter via AMSAT-BB <amsat-bb at amsat.org> wrote:

> So, I do not see as a choice the Green Herron RT21 Alt Az
> rotorcontroller?????
> How can I get the program to control the antennas???ThanksPeterW2PP
> _______________________________________________
> Sent via AMSAT-BB at amsat.org. AMSAT-NA makes this open forum available
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From pgprendergast at yahoo.com  Thu May  7 17:22:21 2020
From: pgprendergast at yahoo.com (Peter)
Date: Thu, 7 May 2020 17:22:21 +0000 (UTC)
Subject: [amsat-bb] SatPC32 and the Green Herron Rotor Controller
In-Reply-To: <CAEMY9FfjND-Zbxgu6GyfRH1j+uyiUPp7zWwcooz5AS6xg2wT3A@mail.gmail.com>
References: <mailman.28073.1588814571.2947.amsat-bb@amsat.org>
	<1816015222.2887712.1588870221034@mail.yahoo.com>
	<CAEMY9FfjND-Zbxgu6GyfRH1j+uyiUPp7zWwcooz5AS6xg2wT3A@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <1700462205.2915820.1588872141420@mail.yahoo.com>

 I'm not seeing the Green Herron dual alt az RT21 as a choice or even how to set its serial lports??Peter
    On Thursday, May 7, 2020, 12:57:50 PM EDT, Dave Webb KB1PVH <kb1pvh at gmail.com> wrote:  
 
 Peter,
?You can set DDE output in SatPC32 and also use a DDE client like the one from Green Heron called GH Tracker or? what I do is run PSTrotator which supports the Green Heron for rotor control and run SatPC32 for radio control. Just be aware if you use DDE output you will lose the ability to park antennas after a pass and also the ability to have antennas start before a pass.?

Dave-KB1PVH


Sent from my Galaxy S9
On Thu, May 7, 2020, 12:52 PM Peter via AMSAT-BB <amsat-bb at amsat.org> wrote:

So, I do not see as a choice the Green Herron RT21 Alt Az rotorcontroller?????
How can I get the program to control the antennas???ThanksPeterW2PP
_______________________________________________
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From davekm3t at gmail.com  Thu May  7 17:30:17 2020
From: davekm3t at gmail.com (Dave Pascoe)
Date: Thu, 7 May 2020 13:30:17 -0400
Subject: [amsat-bb] Just an observation
In-Reply-To: <507a4197f4a21d307ce005aa265a9e56@etczone.com>
References: <507a4197f4a21d307ce005aa265a9e56@etczone.com>
Message-ID: <CAH5r4X_11GgTHH0=UHeRTp=Wd2+1ocRge4rsF5OARycXMWokJg@mail.gmail.com>

I was on that pass and heard the intentional QRM. While the intentional QRM
is despicable, I think his intention was to point out something I don't
really understand since getting active on sats again - which is why the
same guys keep working each other on every FM satellite pass. There is
limited bandwidth and potentially a lot of new users who don't get a chance
to make contacts. I can understand working your buddies on the linear sats,
but why can't folks be considerate and generally only work new stations or
grids?

73,
Dave KM3T


On Thu, May 7, 2020 at 12:38 PM Steve Kristoff via AMSAT-BB <
amsat-bb at amsat.org> wrote:

>
>  FWIW- If you are going to admonish someone for  poor behavior on an FM
> satellite, it is probably not the best idea to do it during the pass. Done
> that way, the admonishment becomes as bad as the original QRM.
> Steve AI9IN
>
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From kb1pvh at gmail.com  Thu May  7 17:34:30 2020
From: kb1pvh at gmail.com (Dave Webb KB1PVH)
Date: Thu, 7 May 2020 13:34:30 -0400
Subject: [amsat-bb] SatPC32 and the Green Herron Rotor Controller
In-Reply-To: <1700462205.2915820.1588872141420@mail.yahoo.com>
References: <mailman.28073.1588814571.2947.amsat-bb@amsat.org>
	<1816015222.2887712.1588870221034@mail.yahoo.com>
	<CAEMY9FfjND-Zbxgu6GyfRH1j+uyiUPp7zWwcooz5AS6xg2wT3A@mail.gmail.com>
	<1700462205.2915820.1588872141420@mail.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <CAEMY9Fe4CVacUUhBkX70bg25s5=oHej+uLc4Spnv-Dd3HeQxoA@mail.gmail.com>

Setup > AZ Controller > RT-21 Green Heron then Setup > EL/AZ+EL Controller
> RT-21 Green Heron

Dave-KB1PVH


Sent from my Galaxy S9

On Thu, May 7, 2020, 1:22 PM Peter <pgprendergast at yahoo.com> wrote:

> I'm not seeing the Green Herron dual alt az RT21 as a choice or even how
> to set its serial lports??
> Peter
>
> On Thursday, May 7, 2020, 12:57:50 PM EDT, Dave Webb KB1PVH <
> kb1pvh at gmail.com> wrote:
>
>
> Peter,
>
>  You can set DDE output in SatPC32 and also use a DDE client like the one
> from Green Heron called GH Tracker or  what I do is run PSTrotator which
> supports the Green Heron for rotor control and run SatPC32 for radio
> control. Just be aware if you use DDE output you will lose the ability to
> park antennas after a pass and also the ability to have antennas start
> before a pass.
>
> Dave-KB1PVH
>
>
> Sent from my Galaxy S9
>
> On Thu, May 7, 2020, 12:52 PM Peter via AMSAT-BB <amsat-bb at amsat.org>
> wrote:
>
> So, I do not see as a choice the Green Herron RT21 Alt Az
> rotorcontroller?????
> How can I get the program to control the antennas???ThanksPeterW2PP
>
> _______________________________________________
> Sent via AMSAT-BB at amsat.org. AMSAT-NA makes this open forum available
> to all interested persons worldwide without requiring membership. Opinions
> expressed
> are solely those of the 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 pgprendergast at yahoo.com  Thu May  7 17:37:22 2020
From: pgprendergast at yahoo.com (Peter)
Date: Thu, 7 May 2020 17:37:22 +0000 (UTC)
Subject: [amsat-bb] SatPC32 and the Green Herron Rotor Controller
In-Reply-To: <CAEMY9Fe4CVacUUhBkX70bg25s5=oHej+uLc4Spnv-Dd3HeQxoA@mail.gmail.com>
References: <mailman.28073.1588814571.2947.amsat-bb@amsat.org>
	<1816015222.2887712.1588870221034@mail.yahoo.com>
	<CAEMY9FfjND-Zbxgu6GyfRH1j+uyiUPp7zWwcooz5AS6xg2wT3A@mail.gmail.com>
	<1700462205.2915820.1588872141420@mail.yahoo.com>
	<CAEMY9Fe4CVacUUhBkX70bg25s5=oHej+uLc4Spnv-Dd3HeQxoA@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <1934204096.2927348.1588873042507@mail.yahoo.com>

 Got it. Thanks for that.So, how do you load in the satellites you want it to track and provide next pass time/date?I see I managed somehow to get one satellite into that window but I don't know how I did it?Is their a decent manual someplace?Peter

    On Thursday, May 7, 2020, 01:34:43 PM EDT, Dave Webb KB1PVH <kb1pvh at gmail.com> wrote:  
 
 Setup > AZ Controller > RT-21 Green Heron then Setup > EL/AZ+EL Controller > RT-21 Green Heron

Dave-KB1PVH


Sent from my Galaxy S9
On Thu, May 7, 2020, 1:22 PM Peter <pgprendergast at yahoo.com> wrote:

 I'm not seeing the Green Herron dual alt az RT21 as a choice or even how to set its serial lports??Peter
    On Thursday, May 7, 2020, 12:57:50 PM EDT, Dave Webb KB1PVH <kb1pvh at gmail.com> wrote:  
 
 Peter,
?You can set DDE output in SatPC32 and also use a DDE client like the one from Green Heron called GH Tracker or? what I do is run PSTrotator which supports the Green Heron for rotor control and run SatPC32 for radio control. Just be aware if you use DDE output you will lose the ability to park antennas after a pass and also the ability to have antennas start before a pass.?

Dave-KB1PVH


Sent from my Galaxy S9
On Thu, May 7, 2020, 12:52 PM Peter via AMSAT-BB <amsat-bb at amsat.org> wrote:

So, I do not see as a choice the Green Herron RT21 Alt Az rotorcontroller?????
How can I get the program to control the antennas???ThanksPeterW2PP
_______________________________________________
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From kb1pvh at gmail.com  Thu May  7 17:37:16 2020
From: kb1pvh at gmail.com (Dave Webb KB1PVH)
Date: Thu, 7 May 2020 13:37:16 -0400
Subject: [amsat-bb] SatPC32 and the Green Herron Rotor Controller
In-Reply-To: <CAEMY9Fe4CVacUUhBkX70bg25s5=oHej+uLc4Spnv-Dd3HeQxoA@mail.gmail.com>
References: <mailman.28073.1588814571.2947.amsat-bb@amsat.org>
	<1816015222.2887712.1588870221034@mail.yahoo.com>
	<CAEMY9FfjND-Zbxgu6GyfRH1j+uyiUPp7zWwcooz5AS6xg2wT3A@mail.gmail.com>
	<1700462205.2915820.1588872141420@mail.yahoo.com>
	<CAEMY9Fe4CVacUUhBkX70bg25s5=oHej+uLc4Spnv-Dd3HeQxoA@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <CAEMY9FcLTMyp2PM2BkmZdHJ1B=6Gp8HN0r1ot8=K7gAtZdvR4A@mail.gmail.com>

Hit send too soon. After you select the rotors then you need to go to
Communication > AZ Com port and select the com port for AZ then do EL/AZ+EL
Com port and select the com port for the EL

Dave-KB1PVH


Sent from my Galaxy S9

On Thu, May 7, 2020, 1:34 PM Dave Webb KB1PVH <kb1pvh at gmail.com> wrote:

> Setup > AZ Controller > RT-21 Green Heron then Setup > EL/AZ+EL Controller
> > RT-21 Green Heron
>
> Dave-KB1PVH
>
>
> Sent from my Galaxy S9
>
> On Thu, May 7, 2020, 1:22 PM Peter <pgprendergast at yahoo.com> wrote:
>
>> I'm not seeing the Green Herron dual alt az RT21 as a choice or even how
>> to set its serial lports??
>> Peter
>>
>> On Thursday, May 7, 2020, 12:57:50 PM EDT, Dave Webb KB1PVH <
>> kb1pvh at gmail.com> wrote:
>>
>>
>> Peter,
>>
>>  You can set DDE output in SatPC32 and also use a DDE client like the one
>> from Green Heron called GH Tracker or  what I do is run PSTrotator which
>> supports the Green Heron for rotor control and run SatPC32 for radio
>> control. Just be aware if you use DDE output you will lose the ability to
>> park antennas after a pass and also the ability to have antennas start
>> before a pass.
>>
>> Dave-KB1PVH
>>
>>
>> Sent from my Galaxy S9
>>
>> On Thu, May 7, 2020, 12:52 PM Peter via AMSAT-BB <amsat-bb at amsat.org>
>> wrote:
>>
>> So, I do not see as a choice the Green Herron RT21 Alt Az
>> rotorcontroller?????
>> How can I get the program to control the antennas???ThanksPeterW2PP
>>
>> _______________________________________________
>> Sent via AMSAT-BB at amsat.org. AMSAT-NA makes this open forum available
>> to all interested persons worldwide without requiring membership.
>> Opinions expressed
>> are solely those of the author, and do not reflect the official views of
>> AMSAT-NA.
>> Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite program!
>> Subscription settings: https://www.amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb
>>
>>

From sjdevience at gmail.com  Thu May  7 17:58:58 2020
From: sjdevience at gmail.com (Stephen DeVience)
Date: Thu, 7 May 2020 13:58:58 -0400
Subject: [amsat-bb] Just an observation
Message-ID: <CAMPfQQBDpAC-o3RSA8VLC6SY06NLnCDN9gKof1L9NjqgDc6nqA@mail.gmail.com>

*I don't
really understand since getting active on sats again - which is why the
same guys keep working each other on every FM satellite pass.*

This is especially puzzling when there are rare DX and special event
stations on. I was on a pass last night where there were both, yet the
everyday folks were stepping on them and calling one another instead.


73,

Stephen, N8URE

From wageners at gmail.com  Thu May  7 18:00:11 2020
From: wageners at gmail.com (Stefan Wagener)
Date: Thu, 7 May 2020 13:00:11 -0500
Subject: [amsat-bb] SatPC32 and the Green Herron Rotor Controller
In-Reply-To: <1934204096.2927348.1588873042507@mail.yahoo.com>
References: <mailman.28073.1588814571.2947.amsat-bb@amsat.org>
	<1816015222.2887712.1588870221034@mail.yahoo.com>
	<CAEMY9FfjND-Zbxgu6GyfRH1j+uyiUPp7zWwcooz5AS6xg2wT3A@mail.gmail.com>
	<1700462205.2915820.1588872141420@mail.yahoo.com>
	<CAEMY9Fe4CVacUUhBkX70bg25s5=oHej+uLc4Spnv-Dd3HeQxoA@mail.gmail.com>
	<1934204096.2927348.1588873042507@mail.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <CAKu8kHAg6_ZezVhZR4O5Sb_eGbExXy_0-2n56D_-N5DTOne-yw@mail.gmail.com>

Access the manual in SatPC32. click on "?" in the menu bar and open the
manual.....


On Thu, May 7, 2020 at 12:42 PM Peter via AMSAT-BB <amsat-bb at amsat.org>
wrote:

>  Got it. Thanks for that.So, how do you load in the satellites you want it
> to track and provide next pass time/date?I see I managed somehow to get one
> satellite into that window but I don't know how I did it?Is their a decent
> manual someplace?Peter
>
>     On Thursday, May 7, 2020, 01:34:43 PM EDT, Dave Webb KB1PVH <
> kb1pvh at gmail.com> wrote:
>
>  Setup > AZ Controller > RT-21 Green Heron then Setup > EL/AZ+EL
> Controller > RT-21 Green Heron
>
> Dave-KB1PVH
>
>
> Sent from my Galaxy S9
> On Thu, May 7, 2020, 1:22 PM Peter <pgprendergast at yahoo.com> wrote:
>
>  I'm not seeing the Green Herron dual alt az RT21 as a choice or even how
> to set its serial lports??Peter
>     On Thursday, May 7, 2020, 12:57:50 PM EDT, Dave Webb KB1PVH <
> kb1pvh at gmail.com> wrote:
>
>  Peter,
>  You can set DDE output in SatPC32 and also use a DDE client like the one
> from Green Heron called GH Tracker or  what I do is run PSTrotator which
> supports the Green Heron for rotor control and run SatPC32 for radio
> control. Just be aware if you use DDE output you will lose the ability to
> park antennas after a pass and also the ability to have antennas start
> before a pass.
>
> Dave-KB1PVH
>
>
> Sent from my Galaxy S9
> On Thu, May 7, 2020, 12:52 PM Peter via AMSAT-BB <amsat-bb at amsat.org>
> wrote:
>
> So, I do not see as a choice the Green Herron RT21 Alt Az
> rotorcontroller?????
> How can I get the program to control the antennas???ThanksPeterW2PP
> _______________________________________________
> Sent via AMSAT-BB at amsat.org. AMSAT-NA makes this open forum available
> to all interested persons worldwide without requiring membership. Opinions
> expressed
> are solely those of the author, and do not reflect the official views of
> AMSAT-NA.
> Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite program!
> Subscription settings: https://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
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From wb8cxo at gmail.com  Thu May  7 18:07:05 2020
From: wb8cxo at gmail.com (Mike)
Date: Thu, 7 May 2020 14:07:05 -0400
Subject: [amsat-bb] Drones For Sale
In-Reply-To: <512ad91e-f862-5353-6345-692c156cb9d3@pobox.com>
References: <512ad91e-f862-5353-6345-692c156cb9d3@pobox.com>
Message-ID: <7BC2C138-554A-4796-9F82-CD1AC4368E9C@gmail.com>

Drones are a great tool for inspecting antenna installations.  That is related to our hobby!

> On May 7, 2020, at 11:41 AM, Zach Metzinger via AMSAT-BB <amsat-bb at amsat.org> wrote:
> 
> ?On 05/07/20 10:27, Coy Johnson via AMSAT-BB wrote:
>> I have for sale the following  items for sale:
> 
> Hello Coy,
> 
> This is not the appropriate venue for these items. Please use eBay or similar.
> 
> Thanks,
> 
> --- Zach
> N0ZGO
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From charlieray at gmail.com  Thu May  7 18:10:45 2020
From: charlieray at gmail.com (Charles Reiche)
Date: Thu, 7 May 2020 14:10:45 -0400
Subject: [amsat-bb] Fw: 2M desense on Icom IC-9700
In-Reply-To: <CAPFr_UnwK6MN8f2bRQqQGz__JF7KSk2ZAZFchwDWHNjr1NOH4A@mail.gmail.com>
References: <237879931.1611863.1588794941587.ref@mail.yahoo.com>
	<237879931.1611863.1588794941587@mail.yahoo.com>
	<1021528606.1747113.1588814332764@mail.yahoo.com>
	<5e0f04f9-66ba-b5fb-9ffa-1a3ec86978a4@gmail.com>
	<CAPFr_UnwK6MN8f2bRQqQGz__JF7KSk2ZAZFchwDWHNjr1NOH4A@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <CAMkCmDpcRpT9Vpy_vE-zi3mpLkQVQ3Cu_DvvEdS6Dh6HOs-PQw@mail.gmail.com>

I also have not had desense issues on my 9700 compared to my 910. I
actually removed my mode J filter.

No problems here.
N3CRT
Charles Reiche


On Thu, May 7, 2020 at 11:34 AM KI7UNJ Tucker via AMSAT-BB <
amsat-bb at amsat.org> wrote:

> I have to say I'm not getting desense with my IC-9700,  unless I'm using
> more power than is needed or should be using on the SSB Sats.
>
> Maybe try to lower your power? RS-44 can easily be worked at around 2% (2w)
> power and I work SO-50 at 0-3% every time (500mw-3w)
>
> On Wed, May 6, 2020 at 6:52 PM Kevin via AMSAT-BB <amsat-bb at amsat.org>
> wrote:
>
> > Jerry,
> >     Comparing the 9700 to my 9100 I also noticed that it was much more
> > prone to desense, it was not as bad here as what you are seeing but it
> > was there, same antennas here BTW.
> > The desense with the lack of 9600 packet support made it easy for me to
> > go back to my 9100 and sell the 9700. Had I kept it my next plan was to
> > put a diplexer in line on the 70cm side with a 50 ohm load on the 2m
> > port, this would probably be your best option and putting it before an
> > external preamp would also be best if you are using one.
> >
> > 73
> > Kevin WA7FWF
> >
> > On 5/6/2020 6:18 PM, BeetleJerald Oliver via AMSAT-BB wrote:
> > >
> > >
> > >     ----- Forwarded Message ----- From: BeetleJerald Oliver <
> > revjwo at att.net>To: amsat-bb at amsat.org <amsat-bb at amsat.org>Sent:
> > Wednesday, May 6, 2020, 02:55:41 PM CDTSubject: 2M desense on Icom
> IC-9700
> > >   I just replaced my Yaesu FT-847 with the Icom IC-9700.  I am having
> > problem with 2M uplink overloading (desense) the 70CM downlink, resulting
> > in not being able to use RS-44, FO-29, or SO-50.  It is the same antenna
> > system that I used with the FT-847 and I experienced no problem at all
> with
> > the FT-847.  SWR on both VHF/UHF is quite low using M2 CP yagis on
> > fiberglas boom, 11 feet apart.  I have the problem whether I use the
> > preamps, or not.  Even at 5W out, it is quite noticeable. Anyone else had
> > this problem?
> > > KJ4EU    Jerry
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> > > to all interested persons worldwide without requiring membership.
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> of
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>
> --
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From va3mw at portcredit.net  Thu May  7 18:26:05 2020
From: va3mw at portcredit.net (Michael Walker)
Date: Thu, 7 May 2020 14:26:05 -0400
Subject: [amsat-bb] Fw: 2M desense on Icom IC-9700
In-Reply-To: <CAMkCmDpcRpT9Vpy_vE-zi3mpLkQVQ3Cu_DvvEdS6Dh6HOs-PQw@mail.gmail.com>
References: <237879931.1611863.1588794941587.ref@mail.yahoo.com>
	<237879931.1611863.1588794941587@mail.yahoo.com>
	<1021528606.1747113.1588814332764@mail.yahoo.com>
	<5e0f04f9-66ba-b5fb-9ffa-1a3ec86978a4@gmail.com>
	<CAPFr_UnwK6MN8f2bRQqQGz__JF7KSk2ZAZFchwDWHNjr1NOH4A@mail.gmail.com>
	<CAMkCmDpcRpT9Vpy_vE-zi3mpLkQVQ3Cu_DvvEdS6Dh6HOs-PQw@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <CA+33ts6eqq0Hh2a_rYsVmWM6n3HiD-__5PVZDSYY67u=TMqyXw@mail.gmail.com>

I have to agree, I got zero desense.

I am using a VHF 4 Element Quad beside a 7 Element UHF quad on a 6ft boom
fiberglass boom.  This is with running full power on either band.

Mike va3mw




On Thu, May 7, 2020 at 2:17 PM Charles Reiche via AMSAT-BB <
amsat-bb at amsat.org> wrote:

> I also have not had desense issues on my 9700 compared to my 910. I
> actually removed my mode J filter.
>
> No problems here.
> N3CRT
> Charles Reiche
>
>
> On Thu, May 7, 2020 at 11:34 AM KI7UNJ Tucker via AMSAT-BB <
> amsat-bb at amsat.org> wrote:
>
> > I have to say I'm not getting desense with my IC-9700,  unless I'm using
> > more power than is needed or should be using on the SSB Sats.
> >
> > Maybe try to lower your power? RS-44 can easily be worked at around 2%
> (2w)
> > power and I work SO-50 at 0-3% every time (500mw-3w)
> >
> > On Wed, May 6, 2020 at 6:52 PM Kevin via AMSAT-BB <amsat-bb at amsat.org>
> > wrote:
> >
> > > Jerry,
> > >     Comparing the 9700 to my 9100 I also noticed that it was much more
> > > prone to desense, it was not as bad here as what you are seeing but it
> > > was there, same antennas here BTW.
> > > The desense with the lack of 9600 packet support made it easy for me to
> > > go back to my 9100 and sell the 9700. Had I kept it my next plan was to
> > > put a diplexer in line on the 70cm side with a 50 ohm load on the 2m
> > > port, this would probably be your best option and putting it before an
> > > external preamp would also be best if you are using one.
> > >
> > > 73
> > > Kevin WA7FWF
> > >
> > > On 5/6/2020 6:18 PM, BeetleJerald Oliver via AMSAT-BB wrote:
> > > >
> > > >
> > > >     ----- Forwarded Message ----- From: BeetleJerald Oliver <
> > > revjwo at att.net>To: amsat-bb at amsat.org <amsat-bb at amsat.org>Sent:
> > > Wednesday, May 6, 2020, 02:55:41 PM CDTSubject: 2M desense on Icom
> > IC-9700
> > > >   I just replaced my Yaesu FT-847 with the Icom IC-9700.  I am having
> > > problem with 2M uplink overloading (desense) the 70CM downlink,
> resulting
> > > in not being able to use RS-44, FO-29, or SO-50.  It is the same
> antenna
> > > system that I used with the FT-847 and I experienced no problem at all
> > with
> > > the FT-847.  SWR on both VHF/UHF is quite low using M2 CP yagis on
> > > fiberglas boom, 11 feet apart.  I have the problem whether I use the
> > > preamps, or not.  Even at 5W out, it is quite noticeable. Anyone else
> had
> > > this problem?
> > > > KJ4EU    Jerry
> > > > _______________________________________________
> > > > Sent via AMSAT-BB at amsat.org. AMSAT-NA makes this open forum
> available
> > > > to all 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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> > > to all interested persons worldwide without requiring membership.
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> > > expressed
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> >
> >
> > --
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> > https://twitter.com/KI7UNJ
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From jim at k6ccc.org  Thu May  7 18:27:51 2020
From: jim at k6ccc.org (jim at k6ccc.org)
Date: Thu, 7 May 2020 11:27:51 -0700 (PDT)
Subject: [amsat-bb] Just an observation
In-Reply-To: <CAMPfQQBDpAC-o3RSA8VLC6SY06NLnCDN9gKof1L9NjqgDc6nqA@mail.gmail.com>
References: <CAMPfQQBDpAC-o3RSA8VLC6SY06NLnCDN9gKof1L9NjqgDc6nqA@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <1588876071.371627426@apps.rackspace.com>

Remember, just because you are interested in grid square chasing or DXing, not everybody is.  There are people who could not care less about a rare grid square, state, or DX station.  What they want to do is say Hi to their friends.  Same thing with contests.  To people who are not involved in whatever contest is happening are often annoyed at all the contest operators taking over the entire band for their contest.
Of course this discussion applies to far more than just FM satellite operation.

Jim - K6CCC



-----Original Message-----
From: "Stephen DeVience via AMSAT-BB" <amsat-bb at amsat.org>
Sent: Thursday, May 7, 2020 10:58
To: amsat-bb at amsat.org
Subject: Re: [amsat-bb] Just an observation

*I don't
really understand since getting active on sats again - which is why the
same guys keep working each other on every FM satellite pass.*

This is especially puzzling when there are rare DX and special event
stations on. I was on a pass last night where there were both, yet the
everyday folks were stepping on them and calling one another instead.


73,

Stephen, N8URE
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From zmetzing at pobox.com  Thu May  7 18:40:42 2020
From: zmetzing at pobox.com (Zach Metzinger)
Date: Thu, 7 May 2020 13:40:42 -0500
Subject: [amsat-bb] Just an observation
In-Reply-To: <1588876071.371627426@apps.rackspace.com>
References: <CAMPfQQBDpAC-o3RSA8VLC6SY06NLnCDN9gKof1L9NjqgDc6nqA@mail.gmail.com>
	<1588876071.371627426@apps.rackspace.com>
Message-ID: <2521fb4d-4f28-63f5-7e37-ee4252afbaff@pobox.com>

On 05/07/20 13:27, jim--- via AMSAT-BB wrote:
> Remember, just because you are interested in grid square chasing or
> DXing, not everybody is.  There are people who could not care less
> about a rare grid square, state, or DX station.  What they want to do
> is say Hi to their friends.  <snip> Of course this discussion applies
> to far more than just FM satellite operation.

All,

I completely agree with Jim, and I'll go further:

Please, support AMSAT's mission to put bigger payloads, more bands, and 
more linear "bent-pipe" capability in orbit! Donate time, money, or 
talent to the cause. Not every project needs to be working on the space 
platform -- there's plenty of educational and advanced user terminal 
(SDR, dedicated hardware, etc.) development needed right here on Earth 
to fully utilize the amateur radio satellites.

We need to increase our utilization of every band open to us for Amateur 
Satellite service, so we don't lose them (such as the likely fate of 3.5 
GHz, which includes a satellite allocation).

More orbiting bandwidth means more people participating in any way they 
want to, be it grid-chasing, DX, or simply chatting casually with an old 
or new friend.

--- Zach
N0ZGO

From skristof at etczone.com  Thu May  7 18:42:30 2020
From: skristof at etczone.com (Steve Kristoff)
Date: Thu, 07 May 2020 14:42:30 -0400
Subject: [amsat-bb] Just an observation
In-Reply-To: <CAH5r4X_11GgTHH0=UHeRTp=Wd2+1ocRge4rsF5OARycXMWokJg@mail.gmail.com>
References: <507a4197f4a21d307ce005aa265a9e56@etczone.com>
	<CAH5r4X_11GgTHH0=UHeRTp=Wd2+1ocRge4rsF5OARycXMWokJg@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <8f46bc90322a5d71d2d74e6274ebe11f@etczone.com>


I would like to suggest that perhaps a posting here on this forum or some other type of social media might be a better way to point out problems rather than using satellite time.
Steve AI9IN
?
----- Original Message -----
From: Dave Pascoe via AMSAT-BB (amsat-bb at amsat.org)
Date: 05/07/20 13:32
To: Amsat (amsat-bb at amsat.org)
Subject: Re: [amsat-bb] Just an observation

I was on that pass and heard the intentional QRM. While the intentional QRM
is despicable, I think his intention was to point out something I don't
really understand since getting active on sats again - which is why the
same guys keep working each other on every FM satellite pass. There is
limited bandwidth and potentially a lot of new users who don't get a chance
to make contacts. I can understand working your buddies on the linear sats,
but why can't folks be considerate and generally only work new stations or
grids?

73,
Dave KM3T


On Thu, May 7, 2020 at 12:38 PM Steve Kristoff via AMSAT-BB <
amsat-bb at amsat.org> wrote:

>
> ?FWIW- If you are going to admonish someone for ?poor behavior on an FM
> satellite, it is probably not the best idea to do it during the pass. Done
> that way, the admonishment becomes as bad as the original QRM.
> Steve AI9IN
>
>?


From sjdevience at gmail.com  Thu May  7 19:29:13 2020
From: sjdevience at gmail.com (Stephen DeVience)
Date: Thu, 7 May 2020 15:29:13 -0400
Subject: [amsat-bb] Just an observation
Message-ID: <CAMPfQQBTRnobH1oaFe+ATn2Jkp7FCvMbFDX66-SMncAGNa2WVA@mail.gmail.com>

"More orbiting bandwidth means more people participating in any way they
want to, be it grid-chasing, DX, or simply chatting casually with an old
or new friend."

Absolutely, and it's a testament to the interest in this part of the
hobby that we are fighting over bandwidth, rather than complaining
that there's no one answering our CQ. It's a good sign!

Also, there is a lot of bandwidth on the APRS satellites (Falconsat-3,
ARISS, NO-84) and the PSK birds (NO-84, NO-104) waiting for more
users. Remember, with APRS you can do more than just send your
position, you can send messages back and forth and have a decent
conversation. So for those tired of the QRM on FM, consider giving
them a try.


Stephen, N8URE

From mountain.michelle at gmail.com  Fri May  8 02:23:19 2020
From: mountain.michelle at gmail.com (Michelle Thompson)
Date: Thu, 7 May 2020 19:23:19 -0700
Subject: [amsat-bb] FITSAT-1 5 GHz transmitter?
Message-ID: <CACvjz2VDTN+b+dqgLh8wKq8w_kSV8RXsBkELaOd=RRGaYxEDUg@mail.gmail.com>

Greetings all!

I have a few questions about the 5 GHz transmitter from FITSAT-1, based on
the block diagram.

Anyone here involved with that particular design?

If you're interested - It's an excessively lengthy link to a PDF paper
about the mission, but if you put "Development and operations of
nano-satellite FITSAT-1 (NIWAKA)" into Google Scholar, then it shows up and
is accessible.

-Michelle W5NYV

From rsoifer1 at aol.com  Fri May  8 15:40:15 2020
From: rsoifer1 at aol.com (Ray Soifer)
Date: Fri, 8 May 2020 15:40:15 +0000 (UTC)
Subject: [amsat-bb] FM vs Linear Transponders
References: <656322624.206523.1588952415716.ref@mail.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <656322624.206523.1588952415716@mail.yahoo.com>

Being neither a grid-chaser nor a ragchewer, I hesitate to get involved in this debate, but my flak jacket is on so here goes.

There is a fundamental difference between FM satellites and linear transponders: every LEO FM satellite that has been put up so far has only one channel, while linear transponders can accommodate several QSOs at the same time.? Thus, for those of us operating from densely populated areas, using an FM satellite to talk with friends seems a misuse of available resources.? It also creates an incentive to run excessive power in order to keep others from taking over the channel.? A linear transponder is much better suited to that type of operation.? Rapid-fire grid-chasing, state-chasing or DX chasing, on the other hand, can easily make 3 or 4 QSOs per minute, a more efficient use of a single-channel transponder.

That's my input.? Now I'll go back to CW.

73 Ray W2RS


From sjdevience at gmail.com  Fri May  8 16:42:42 2020
From: sjdevience at gmail.com (Stephen DeVience)
Date: Fri, 8 May 2020 12:42:42 -0400
Subject: [amsat-bb] FM vs Linear Transponders
Message-ID: <CAMPfQQCWiNK7eFYEqZfeZ1wem0_EyPzN6iivv=NuW_AgPL0KEQ@mail.gmail.com>

The ground station complexity for using the linear satellites is a real
issue, especially for anyone trying to rove or use a handheld antenna. I've
always found the suggestion to use two FT-817s strapped to your neck very
awkward (and pricey).

I'm starting to think of what would be needed for a handheld-size linear
satellite transceiver. It would have to do SSB on UHF and VHF, and the
Doppler correction could probably be handled by a phone app which would
also provide visual tracking. I know it's a bit more complicated than FM,
but at least you wouldn't need much power. Having separate U/V and V/U
versions would be even easier. It could be a fun project.

-Stephen, N8URE

From zmetzing at pobox.com  Fri May  8 17:56:55 2020
From: zmetzing at pobox.com (Zach Metzinger)
Date: Fri, 8 May 2020 12:56:55 -0500
Subject: [amsat-bb] FM vs Linear Transponders
In-Reply-To: <CAMPfQQCWiNK7eFYEqZfeZ1wem0_EyPzN6iivv=NuW_AgPL0KEQ@mail.gmail.com>
References: <CAMPfQQCWiNK7eFYEqZfeZ1wem0_EyPzN6iivv=NuW_AgPL0KEQ@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <327d1f4c-b1c4-227c-038e-9bb3140a98fe@pobox.com>

On 05/08/20 11:42, Stephen DeVience via AMSAT-BB wrote:
> The ground station complexity for using the linear satellites is a real
> issue, especially for anyone trying to rove or use a handheld antenna. I've
> always found the suggestion to use two FT-817s strapped to your neck very
> awkward (and pricey).

On the downlink (RX), one can use a very cheap SDR dongle such as:

Here's a demo from Drew (KO4MA) at Hamvention 2018:

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

He's using a FUNcube dongle (not sure if Pro+ or not, but ~$155 for the 
Pro+), but the same could be done with an RTL-SDR dongle ($35):

https://www.rtl-sdr.com/buy-rtl-sdr-dvb-t-dongles/

Gqrx, the software "receiver" already runs on a cheap Raspberry Pi 3:

https://gqrx.dk/download/gqrx-sdr-for-the-raspberry-pi

Your choice of transmitter includes an existing multi-band radio, or one 
of many SDRs with transmit capability (assuming that one appropriately 
filters the output before amplification).

> I'm starting to think of what would be needed for a handheld-size linear
> satellite transceiver. It would have to do SSB on UHF and VHF, and the
> Doppler correction could probably be handled by a phone app which would
> also provide visual tracking.

Well, if it were an _open_ digital voice format (down with AMBE!) with 
error-correcting codes, one might create such a transceiver quite 
easily, using highly-integrated modem ICs already on the market.

Someone might already be thinking about this.

--- Zach
N0ZGO


From zmetzing at pobox.com  Fri May  8 18:00:18 2020
From: zmetzing at pobox.com (Zach Metzinger)
Date: Fri, 8 May 2020 13:00:18 -0500
Subject: [amsat-bb] FM vs Linear Transponders
In-Reply-To: <327d1f4c-b1c4-227c-038e-9bb3140a98fe@pobox.com>
References: <CAMPfQQCWiNK7eFYEqZfeZ1wem0_EyPzN6iivv=NuW_AgPL0KEQ@mail.gmail.com>
	<327d1f4c-b1c4-227c-038e-9bb3140a98fe@pobox.com>
Message-ID: <a11420f0-09fd-8612-839d-10a006e95368@pobox.com>

On 05/08/20 12:56, Zach Metzinger via AMSAT-BB wrote:

> On the downlink (RX), one can use a very cheap SDR dongle such as:

Non-linear thought processes during editing strikes again! Here are the 
FUNCube Dongle URLs:

http://www.funcubedongle.com/?page_id=1073

http://funcubedongle.3dcartstores.com/checkout.asp

--- Zach
N0ZGO

From n8hm at arrl.net  Fri May  8 18:03:49 2020
From: n8hm at arrl.net (Paul Stoetzer)
Date: Fri, 8 May 2020 14:03:49 -0400
Subject: [amsat-bb] FM vs Linear Transponders
In-Reply-To: <327d1f4c-b1c4-227c-038e-9bb3140a98fe@pobox.com>
References: <CAMPfQQCWiNK7eFYEqZfeZ1wem0_EyPzN6iivv=NuW_AgPL0KEQ@mail.gmail.com>
	<327d1f4c-b1c4-227c-038e-9bb3140a98fe@pobox.com>
Message-ID: <CABzOSOrrH7tMsOjAPVheMqZE0O3y+okwZQae1z1VPqHA0Y7UXg@mail.gmail.com>

That's me, not Drew!

It was the FUNcube Dongle Pro+. Unfortunately, the FUNCube Dongle, despite
decent filtering, still struggles in environments like Dayton. In normal
conditions, it performs very well for this purpose. N8

Some form of integrated, small, full duplex VHF/UHF transceiver is
definitely the holy grail of linear satellite operations. I'd love a KX2 or
KX3 sized VHF/UHF full-duplex all-mode transceiver. Sadly, the maximum
sales figures for something like that are probably measured in the
hundreds, which makes it tough to justify commercially.

73,

Paul, N8HM



On Fri, May 8, 2020 at 1:57 PM Zach Metzinger via AMSAT-BB <
amsat-bb at amsat.org> wrote:

> On 05/08/20 11:42, Stephen DeVience via AMSAT-BB wrote:
> > The ground station complexity for using the linear satellites is a real
> > issue, especially for anyone trying to rove or use a handheld antenna.
> I've
> > always found the suggestion to use two FT-817s strapped to your neck very
> > awkward (and pricey).
>
> On the downlink (RX), one can use a very cheap SDR dongle such as:
>
> Here's a demo from Drew (KO4MA) at Hamvention 2018:
>
> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hBZvWCKxjcM
>
> He's using a FUNcube dongle (not sure if Pro+ or not, but ~$155 for the
> Pro+), but the same could be done with an RTL-SDR dongle ($35):
>
> https://www.rtl-sdr.com/buy-rtl-sdr-dvb-t-dongles/
>
> Gqrx, the software "receiver" already runs on a cheap Raspberry Pi 3:
>
> https://gqrx.dk/download/gqrx-sdr-for-the-raspberry-pi
>
> Your choice of transmitter includes an existing multi-band radio, or one
> of many SDRs with transmit capability (assuming that one appropriately
> filters the output before amplification).
>
> > I'm starting to think of what would be needed for a handheld-size linear
> > satellite transceiver. It would have to do SSB on UHF and VHF, and the
> > Doppler correction could probably be handled by a phone app which would
> > also provide visual tracking.
>
> Well, if it were an _open_ digital voice format (down with AMBE!) with
> error-correcting codes, one might create such a transceiver quite
> easily, using highly-integrated modem ICs already on the market.
>
> Someone might already be thinking about this.
>
> --- Zach
> N0ZGO
>
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From zmetzing at pobox.com  Fri May  8 18:05:20 2020
From: zmetzing at pobox.com (Zach Metzinger)
Date: Fri, 8 May 2020 13:05:20 -0500
Subject: [amsat-bb] FM vs Linear Transponders
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On 05/08/20 13:03, Paul Stoetzer wrote:
> That's me, not Drew!

Doh! I'm sorry, Paul. I've got that problem with putting names to faces, 
and we've even met in person a few times. :-)

--- Zach
N0ZGO




From zleffke at vt.edu  Fri May  8 18:21:43 2020
From: zleffke at vt.edu (Leffke, Zachary)
Date: Fri, 8 May 2020 18:21:43 +0000
Subject: [amsat-bb] FM vs Linear Transponders
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You guys beat me to the punch on the replies......got distracted by a work thing from the fun stuff.....

My inputs on the challenges for the Linear GS setup.....also trying to highlight potential technical solutions that might enable solutions to the operational issues being discussed (I have no dog in that particular race):

1.  100% agree with all that DIY/Open designs and demos for low complexity, low cost GS solutions would be great!
2.  Major challenge right now is a Handheld that transmits on sideband.....there are few that receive sideband and can transmit NBFM.   Kenwood TH-F6A pops into mind (because I have one).  It wasn't cheap as far as handhelds go, but I believe cheaper than a pair of FT-817s.  Its also a tribander on TX, NBFM (2m/222/70cm) and a multimode/multibander on RX (~1-1300 MHz)......but that doesn't matter if there aren't birds that could support that .......
3.  Lets not forget the transponders themselves......something that came up on a thread a few years ago.  Given that commercial solutions exist for FM up and SSB down, hybrid designs for the transponders themselves should be considered.  I think this is a VERY important part of what the GOLF series should seek to (and I believe will be able to ) demonstrate with the SDR onboard....re-configurability.  On launch day, maybe an FM single channel transponder and some standard linear transponder waveforms (maybe stacked side by side in the spectrum).  Then maybe we can think about waveforms that demodulate the FM uplink, and remodulate a sideband downlink stuck in the passband of the existing linear transponder.  I could list out all the possibilities here, but the point is...hybrid architectures that can be re-configured based on user demand and interest of the day.  FMtoFM(single and multi-user) / FM up to SSB down (multi) / SSBtoSSB (normal linear) / digital modes /some of those things simultaneously / etc. etc. .  I mean it's just software right (hihi).
4.  Standard caveat/disclaimer:  doing any of those things might be possible with GOLF, but that doesn't mean doing even the simplest transponder update is trivial.....lots of design features to factor in, resiliency (don't want to brick the bird with an update), procedural implications for ops and controllers, power consumption concerns (especially if multiple TX systems are active),  even regulatory concerns/implications.......but maybe there is a simple demo that might be possible to show in this area with one of the GOLFs.  I'm mainly using GOLF as an example given that it flying an SDR based trasndponder....other missions (AMSAT or maybe University) could do/demonstrate the same things.
5.  Also, hardware designs should still be on the table.  I know some older birds had this 'cross mode' capability......maybe we should factor that into future designs.  Maybe older larger systems could be 'recreated' (and newer capabilities added) in a more compact form factor given modern devices on the market.
6.  To circle back to the handheld discussion......maybe theres an avenue for an open source/open hardware handheld transceiver design that support SSB TX (and RX)......pretty big design effort, and maybe already done........end goal of this thought is if there were something out there, maybe it could be easily and cheaply mass produced and then sold through the AMSAT store to make it easy for the end user to get their hands on.  Given the desirement (desired feature + requirement) for open source/open hardware....it could also be something that the kit builders out there might be interested in (right nothing new here.....buy the built version for X dollars, buy the kit version for less and assemble yourself).  I'm thinking things as simple as Arduino microcontrollers to drive LCD displays and all that......theses sort of components needed for this are all over the place now, including the open source software to interact with many of them.  Organizations exit that might support something along these lines, Kickstarter for one for funding.  Of course...two cruxs of the issue to overcome (at least).....where is that base design and where are the volunteers to step up and get it all done (from the design through deployment, including good documentation!).  Definitely agree with Paul that its probably not cost effective to the major manufacturers....so maybe we (as in the collective AMSAT population) can literally DIY it.
7.  Last thought....even simple SDR systems can be challenging to the masses that don't play around with SDRs every day.  So for # 6 above, I was thinking a HW design that is more akin to what folks are comfortable with in the kit building world, even if the first version is a huge clunky handheld (that maybe only requires a multimeter to checkout)....that said I love SDR, so let's do it all and go for HW and SDR designs!  


Just my two cents....I hear these challenges to the operating community as opportunities to come up with fun and novel technical solutions....and a need for more birds...always more birds :-)
(and more volunteers with the time to get stuff done!  I know I throw my two cents out a lot, but never have time to follow up and make things happen....something I wish I could change......) 

-Zach, KJ4QLP

-- 
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Aerospace & Ocean 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


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On 05/08/20 13:03, Paul Stoetzer wrote:
> That's me, not Drew!

Doh! I'm sorry, Paul. I've got that problem with putting names to faces, 
and we've even met in person a few times. :-)

--- Zach
N0ZGO



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From sjdevience at gmail.com  Fri May  8 18:39:49 2020
From: sjdevience at gmail.com (Stephen DeVience)
Date: Fri, 8 May 2020 14:39:49 -0400
Subject: [amsat-bb] FM vs Linear Transponders
Message-ID: <CAMPfQQDGyeY2xF_=qFfir-1BqaHEeiDd6teOxmBXR=vubqcpKQ@mail.gmail.com>

I'm thinking about some kind of hardware/software combination kind of like
this company's products:
https://www.hobbypcb.com/

I have two of their HF and VHF/UHF radios. All frequency control is done
via usb and an arduino nano, which I'm sure can be adapted to a phone app.
There are a lot of plans for simple SSB transceivers that could probably be
combined with that.

I like SDRs too, but then you probably need at least a laptop to get enough
computing power to do a good job.

I'm glad you're thinking about this too.

-Stephen, N8URE

From zleffke at vt.edu  Fri May  8 18:52:53 2020
From: zleffke at vt.edu (Leffke, Zachary)
Date: Fri, 8 May 2020 18:52:53 +0000
Subject: [amsat-bb] FM vs Linear Transponders
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Yes!  This is right in line with what I was thinking.  That VHF/UHF board looks like the perfect base design....except that specific product appears to be mainly for packet operations (full disclosure, I just skimmed the page, they do mention single channel voice, my guess is NBFM).

But yes something like that! But add in the open source/open hw angle (for kit enthusiasts) and SSB capabilities.  The Arduino control feature sounds like the perfect opportunity for a Bluetooth interface to a phone for the Doppler control.  I have visions of a cheap 'add-on' board with QLED or LCDs and rotary encoders as well for manual control if desired if doing our own version of this.

I'm even seeing key words that are resonating with me (hihi) like Qorvo PAs/LNAs (also the PGA-103 from miniciruits for LNA), exactly to the type of devices I would look at if starting from scratch.  Plethora of devices on the market for this sort of thing.

Good stuff.

-Zach, KJ4QLP
-- 
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Aerospace & Ocean 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


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Subject: [amsat-bb] FM vs Linear Transponders

I'm thinking about some kind of hardware/software combination kind of like
this company's products:
https://www.hobbypcb.com/

I have two of their HF and VHF/UHF radios. All frequency control is done
via usb and an arduino nano, which I'm sure can be adapted to a phone app.
There are a lot of plans for simple SSB transceivers that could probably be
combined with that.

I like SDRs too, but then you probably need at least a laptop to get enough
computing power to do a good job.

I'm glad you're thinking about this too.

-Stephen, N8URE
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From zmetzing at pobox.com  Fri May  8 18:54:58 2020
From: zmetzing at pobox.com (Zach Metzinger)
Date: Fri, 8 May 2020 13:54:58 -0500
Subject: [amsat-bb] FM vs Linear Transponders
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On 05/08/20 13:39, Stephen DeVience via AMSAT-BB wrote:
> I like SDRs too, but then you probably need at least a laptop to get enough
> computing power to do a good job.

This is a bit of a misconception. Single-board computers (SBCs) have now 
become ridiculously fast:

"The Raspberry Pi 2 Model B is approximately equivalent to an Athlon 
Thunderbird running at 1.1GHz; again, it has the much higher-quality 
graphics, which come from using the same GPU as previous models. The 
Raspberry Pi 3 Model B is around twice as fast as the Raspberry Pi 2 
Model B, depending on the benchmarks chosen."

(from https://www.raspberrypi.org/documentation/faqs/#pi-performance)

The Pi 4 is super fast, but also needs a heatsink...

A display can be had here:

https://www.sparkfun.com/products/14776

Here's a demo of someone putting it all together:

https://gqrx.dk/blog/pi-sdr-raspberry-pi-3-7-touchscreen-rtl-sdr-gqrx

Here's where we need a volunteer to put this onto a SD card for easy use 
by those not familiar with Linux, etc.

My plate is full, but I'd be glad to test it out and give feedback.

--- Zach
N0ZGO

(P.S.: ".. only thorough the sorrows of men .." -- some really heavy 
stuff right there.)

From corlissbs at aol.com  Fri May  8 19:07:44 2020
From: corlissbs at aol.com (Brad Smith)
Date: Fri, 8 May 2020 19:07:44 +0000 (UTC)
Subject: [amsat-bb] APRS Birds
References: <2089561255.342272.1588964864521.ref@mail.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <2089561255.342272.1588964864521@mail.yahoo.com>

<Also, there is a lot of bandwidth on the APRS satellites (Falconsat-3,ARISS, NO-84) and the PSK birds (NO-84, NO-104) waiting for moreusers. Remember, with APRS you can do more than just send yourposition, you can send messages back and forth and have a decentconversation. So for those tired of the QRM on FM, consider givingthem a try.>
I have mastered packet exchange through the ISS and would love to do packets on the APRS satellites. However, I have not found an article, etc,. that tells how to do it. I understand that it is not quite the same as the ISS/digipeaters contacts. If one can't find an "instruction sheet", how can one participate? I was hoping that this year's AMSAT satellite book would give a clue, but due to obvious circumstances, the book has not been published. Since I am the only one in my ham clubs who does any packets at all, help is not going to come from local hams. I am very thankful for the help from some hams around the US who elmered me, so far.? Brad KC9UQR


From peter at magicbug.co.uk  Fri May  8 19:11:02 2020
From: peter at magicbug.co.uk (Peter Goodhall (2M0SQL))
Date: Fri, 8 May 2020 20:11:02 +0100
Subject: [amsat-bb] FM vs Linear Transponders
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Zach,

Not sure what you think needs doing, there's already a pisdr image
available setup for most common SDRs on the market and most of the
common software tools see https://pisdr.luigifreitas.me

Think only improvements the image needs perhaps is the Fox decoder
added but its pretty much ready to use.

Peter, 2M0SQL

On Fri, 8 May 2020 at 19:58, Zach Metzinger via AMSAT-BB
<amsat-bb at amsat.org> wrote:
>
> On 05/08/20 13:39, Stephen DeVience via AMSAT-BB wrote:
> > I like SDRs too, but then you probably need at least a laptop to get enough
> > computing power to do a good job.
>
> This is a bit of a misconception. Single-board computers (SBCs) have now
> become ridiculously fast:
>
> "The Raspberry Pi 2 Model B is approximately equivalent to an Athlon
> Thunderbird running at 1.1GHz; again, it has the much higher-quality
> graphics, which come from using the same GPU as previous models. The
> Raspberry Pi 3 Model B is around twice as fast as the Raspberry Pi 2
> Model B, depending on the benchmarks chosen."
>
> (from https://www.raspberrypi.org/documentation/faqs/#pi-performance)
>
> The Pi 4 is super fast, but also needs a heatsink...
>
> A display can be had here:
>
> https://www.sparkfun.com/products/14776
>
> Here's a demo of someone putting it all together:
>
> https://gqrx.dk/blog/pi-sdr-raspberry-pi-3-7-touchscreen-rtl-sdr-gqrx
>
> Here's where we need a volunteer to put this onto a SD card for easy use
> by those not familiar with Linux, etc.
>
> My plate is full, but I'd be glad to test it out and give feedback.
>
> --- Zach
> N0ZGO
>
> (P.S.: ".. only thorough the sorrows of men .." -- some really heavy
> stuff right there.)
> _______________________________________________
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From aa5uk at yahoo.com  Fri May  8 19:14:36 2020
From: aa5uk at yahoo.com (Adrian Engele)
Date: Fri, 8 May 2020 19:14:36 +0000 (UTC)
Subject: [amsat-bb] APRS Birds
In-Reply-To: <2089561255.342272.1588964864521@mail.yahoo.com>
References: <2089561255.342272.1588964864521.ref@mail.yahoo.com>
	<2089561255.342272.1588964864521@mail.yahoo.com>
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 Hey Brad,
Perhaps this AMSAT article will help:https://www.amsat.org/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/AMSAT_Journal_KenwoodHT_Packet.pdf
73, Adrian AA5UK

    On Friday, May 8, 2020, 2:09:03 PM CDT, Brad Smith via AMSAT-BB <amsat-bb at amsat.org> wrote:  
 
 <Also, there is a lot of bandwidth on the APRS satellites (Falconsat-3,ARISS, NO-84) and the PSK birds (NO-84, NO-104) waiting for moreusers. Remember, with APRS you can do more than just send yourposition, you can send messages back and forth and have a decentconversation. So for those tired of the QRM on FM, consider givingthem a try.>
I have mastered packet exchange through the ISS and would love to do packets on the APRS satellites. However, I have not found an article, etc,. that tells how to do it. I understand that it is not quite the same as the ISS/digipeaters contacts. If one can't find an "instruction sheet", how can one participate? I was hoping that this year's AMSAT satellite book would give a clue, but due to obvious circumstances, the book has not been published. Since I am the only one in my ham clubs who does any packets at all, help is not going to come from local hams. I am very thankful for the help from some hams around the US who elmered me, so far.? Brad KC9UQR

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From bwilkins at gmail.com  Fri May  8 19:14:41 2020
From: bwilkins at gmail.com (Brian Wilkins KO4AQF)
Date: Fri, 8 May 2020 15:14:41 -0400
Subject: [amsat-bb] APRS Birds
In-Reply-To: <2089561255.342272.1588964864521@mail.yahoo.com>
References: <2089561255.342272.1588964864521.ref@mail.yahoo.com>
	<2089561255.342272.1588964864521@mail.yahoo.com>
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Brad

Contact WD9EWK (Patrick). He has authored articles on this topic. I will
let him respond if he can

Brian

On Fri, May 8, 2020 at 3:09 PM Brad Smith via AMSAT-BB <amsat-bb at amsat.org>
wrote:

> <Also, there is a lot of bandwidth on the APRS satellites
> (Falconsat-3,ARISS, NO-84) and the PSK birds (NO-84, NO-104) waiting for
> moreusers. Remember, with APRS you can do more than just send yourposition,
> you can send messages back and forth and have a decentconversation. So for
> those tired of the QRM on FM, consider givingthem a try.>
> I have mastered packet exchange through the ISS and would love to do
> packets on the APRS satellites. However, I have not found an article, etc,.
> that tells how to do it. I understand that it is not quite the same as the
> ISS/digipeaters contacts. If one can't find an "instruction sheet", how can
> one participate? I was hoping that this year's AMSAT satellite book would
> give a clue, but due to obvious circumstances, the book has not been
> published. Since I am the only one in my ham clubs who does any packets at
> all, help is not going to come from local hams. I am very thankful for the
> help from some hams around the US who elmered me, so far.  Brad KC9UQR
>
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From va7cnd at shaw.ca  Fri May  8 19:09:03 2020
From: va7cnd at shaw.ca (James Johnson)
Date: Fri, 8 May 2020 13:09:03 -0600 (MDT)
Subject: [amsat-bb] PacComm Spirit 2
Message-ID: <604568834.250311931.1588964943942.JavaMail.zimbra@shaw.ca>

Would anyone have a copy of the manual for this TNC. I have lots of PacComm manuals but the Spirit II was designed for satelitte work. 
I know I'm playing with old technolgy but just like old tube gear its fun to get it working. 

James VE7HJ 
Victoria BC 

From sjdevience at gmail.com  Fri May  8 19:24:17 2020
From: sjdevience at gmail.com (Stephen DeVience)
Date: Fri, 8 May 2020 15:24:17 -0400
Subject: [amsat-bb] APRS Birds
Message-ID: <CAMPfQQA4ebsFUouZ2J+W8+LgvNc2ds7b_x2gh02rSQqrp8-SuQ@mail.gmail.com>

PSAT (NO-84) works exactly the same way as the ISS, and you can even use
ARISS as the path. Unfortunately its digipeater has been off lately. NO-103
should also work the same way, whenever it eventually will be turned on.
For those who can reach it, IO-86 works the same way, but the path is
YBSAT. All are on 145.825 MHz.

Falconsat-3 is V/U mode and 9600 baud. Some Falconsat-3 instructions are
here:
https://www.amsat.org/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/FalconSAT-Stoddard-pdf.pdf

https://andrewbnortham.com/ke8fzt/falconsat/

Aisat looks to have stopped working, as has the APRS portion of NO-104.

One issue I notice when using my TH-D72 is that some people send packet
messages that are not in the full APRS format, so they aren't decoded
properly. This shouldn't be an issue when using software like Xastir or
UISS.

Also, the longer the message, the more likely it will pick up errors and
not be digipeated or decoded. So shorter is better.

-Stephen, N8URE

From mountain.michelle at gmail.com  Fri May  8 19:26:07 2020
From: mountain.michelle at gmail.com (Michelle Thompson)
Date: Fri, 8 May 2020 12:26:07 -0700
Subject: [amsat-bb] Hack-a-Sat Call for Participation
Message-ID: <CACvjz2VTP0c4krq4r=UdO4LA3gK1MdeG28=qjZ7Pf7Rt4DGFWA@mail.gmail.com>

Greetings all!

I've put out the call for participation for the Hack-a-Sat competition in
the past, and would like to bring you all up to date on the developments
and opportunities that have developed since.

The website is here: https://www.hackasat.com/

Hack-a-Sat is an activity that was scheduled to happen at the in-person
DEFCON event.

As of today, yes, it's true. DEFCON has been cancelled.

Those of you that have volunteered at Ham Radio Village in the past are
familiar with the event. For those of you that are not, it's a long-running
hacking and cybersecurity event that has enthusiastically adopted
everything RF and amateur radio.

The United States Air Force, in conjunction with the Defense Digital
Service, organized this year?s Space Security Challenge, called Hack-A-Sat.
This challenge asks hackers from around the world to focus their skills and
creativity on solving cybersecurity challenges on space systems. This
competition is going to be held! It's now a virtual event.

Security in the amateur radio sense of the word is fundamentally different
from commercial and military applications. We have an advantage here,
mainly due to the enormous leverage we have due to our context being
completely different from what the Air Force and commercial interests
assume. This is, essentially, a diversity advantage.

If you want to participate on an experienced Capture The Flag (CTF) team,
then I am here to extend an invitation. Anyone that reads through the rules
and can afford to spend some time during the event is invited to apply to
join Vaporsec. This is a team that has a majority of information security
professionals. There are some satellite industry people, some amateur
involvement, and I'd like to make sure that anyone interested in competing
from AMSAT-BB gets a chance to join a competitive team.

The benefits to amateur radio are primarily technical, with policy and
security a close second. The Air Force has some agendas here in terms of
improving satellite security. Exposure to the challenges alone is a an
excellent opportunity to learn more about modern satellite technology...
and what a significant player in space wants to find out more about. Don't
assume that that the challenges in the competition are going to be "too
hard". What is trivial for one viewpoint is unsolvable for another.

I'll be writing about the event and what we learned when it is over, so
this sort of knowledge will not be secret. However, there is no replacement
for participation, and you could very well have the practical knowledge,
gained from operating real satellites, that wins the competition. As you
can see from the website, there is some real money involved and
opportunities for technical writing.

Let me know at w5nyv at arrl.net if you would like to talk more about joining
a CTF team for this really neat and unique event.

Know someone that you think should participate? Please forward to them.

-Michelle W5NYV

From zmetzing at pobox.com  Fri May  8 19:28:17 2020
From: zmetzing at pobox.com (Zach Metzinger)
Date: Fri, 8 May 2020 14:28:17 -0500
Subject: [amsat-bb] FM vs Linear Transponders
In-Reply-To: <CAFvUair5OvdOWpQ8WUT3hT-f16md-XDGec5rBLntmPCcyxOWjQ@mail.gmail.com>
References: <CAMPfQQDGyeY2xF_=qFfir-1BqaHEeiDd6teOxmBXR=vubqcpKQ@mail.gmail.com>
	<626878e0-6e42-f6a9-44a4-a5ebd37ebe8f@pobox.com>
	<CAFvUair5OvdOWpQ8WUT3hT-f16md-XDGec5rBLntmPCcyxOWjQ@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <de880c63-2eb3-8aa5-9aa3-0d6574fdd13a@pobox.com>

On 05/08/20 14:11, Peter Goodhall (2M0SQL) wrote:
> Not sure what you think needs doing, there's already a pisdr image
> available setup for most common SDRs on the market and most of the
> common software tools see https://pisdr.luigifreitas.me
> 
> Think only improvements the image needs perhaps is the Fox decoder
> added but its pretty much ready to use.

Peter,

I didn't know about this project, but that's great. After a quick 
perusal of the web pages, here are a few thoughts:

- This isn't a "out of the box" experience setup. The Usage section of 
Getting Started talks about SSH or VNC access to log. This begs the 
question: What if someone had a TFT daughterboard with touchscreen (or 
keyboard) and wanted to have it boot right into the SDR, ready to go?

- The FCDP+ is not supported, but probably could be. This is a dongle 
that many in our hobby might already possess.

Now, how would a prospective new AMSAT member know about this path? 
Probably not via this -bb, and the AMSAT website makes no mention of 
this path on any of these pages:

https://www.amsat.org/introduction-to-working-amateur-satellites/

https://www.amsat.org/station-and-operating-hints/

The main amsat.org page doesn't have anything like "Getting Started" or 
"How Do I Work An Amateur Satellite?", and that's where something like 
this could go.

I really like AMSAT-UK's website (https://amsat-uk.edu/) with the tab 
"Beginners" and all sorts of useful information under it about how to 
get started. However, they also do not mention the SDR path under either 
"How to work <mode> satellites" page.

I'll stop there, because now I'm armchair quarterbacking. Please, if 
anyone can volunteer to get something like this popularized, volunteer 
for AMSAT and do it! We need more active operators, regardless of the 
method that they utilize to get on the bird.

--- Zach
N0ZGO

From amsat-bb at wd9ewk.net  Fri May  8 19:38:12 2020
From: amsat-bb at wd9ewk.net (Patrick STODDARD (WD9EWK/VA7EWK))
Date: Fri, 8 May 2020 19:38:12 +0000
Subject: [amsat-bb] APRS Birds
In-Reply-To: <2089561255.342272.1588964864521@mail.yahoo.com>
References: <2089561255.342272.1588964864521.ref@mail.yahoo.com>
	<2089561255.342272.1588964864521@mail.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <CAN6TEUdrpczMcxRW-4xn_ANWe4pPoJb78mJsAEcWt7mAjcpoxA@mail.gmail.com>

Hi Brad!

If you are making packet QSOs through the ISS digipeater,
you can also use NO-84 when its 145.825 MHz digipeater is
on. Look for the PSAT call sign on that frequency when the
digipeater is on (PSAT-1 is seen when NO-84's digipeater is
off).

With a Kenwood TH-D72 or TM-D710G, or possibly other radios
or combinations of radios, you may be able to work the
FalconSat-3 satellite. AMSAT has information specifically
for that satellite at:

http://www.amsat.org/falconsat-3/

and there is a PDF file with an AMSAT Journal article I wrote
on working the FalconSat-3 digipeater on the Station and
Operating Hints page at the AMSAT web site:

https://www.amsat.org/station-and-operating-hints/

That article also touches on an experiment I did with a
TH-D74 and an SDR receiver. A little more to manage than a
single radio or piece of software, but another option for
those wanting to try FalconSat-3. I have not tried to use
the onboard mailbox/BBS system; just the digipeater.

73!




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









> I have mastered packet exchange through the ISS and would love to do
> packets on the APRS satellites. However, I have not found an article, etc,.
> that tells how to do it. I understand that it is not quite the same as the
> ISS/digipeaters contacts. If one can't find an "instruction sheet", how can
> one participate? I was hoping that this year's AMSAT satellite book would
> give a clue, but due to obvious circumstances, the book has not been
> published. Since I am the only one in my ham clubs who does any packets at
> all, help is not going to come from local hams. I am very thankful for the
> help from some hams around the US who elmered me, so far.  Brad KC9UQR
>
>
>

From n3cal at md.metrocast.net  Fri May  8 19:38:55 2020
From: n3cal at md.metrocast.net (Cal Spreitzer)
Date: Fri, 8 May 2020 15:38:55 -0400
Subject: [amsat-bb] FM vs Linear Transponders
In-Reply-To: <656322624.206523.1588952415716@mail.yahoo.com>
References: <656322624.206523.1588952415716.ref@mail.yahoo.com>
	<656322624.206523.1588952415716@mail.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <000001d62570$4fdf7de0$ef9e79a0$@metrocast.net>

For those wanting to get on the linear birds and work portable I think the new Icom-705 might fit the bill.   It will do both 144/430 MHZ full duplex QRP and give a spectrum display as well.  Very similar to IC-9700 with a satellite mode.  It looks promising. Far from the days of dual 817's.

Cal / N3CAL

 

-----Original Message-----
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Sent: Friday, May 08, 2020 11:40 AM
To: amsat-bb at amsat.org
Subject: [amsat-bb] FM vs Linear Transponders

Being neither a grid-chaser nor a ragchewer, I hesitate to get involved in this debate, but my flak jacket is on so here goes.

There is a fundamental difference between FM satellites and linear transponders: every LEO FM satellite that has been put up so far has only one channel, while linear transponders can accommodate several QSOs at the same time.  Thus, for those of us operating from densely populated areas, using an FM satellite to talk with friends seems a misuse of available resources.  It also creates an incentive to run excessive power in order to keep others from taking over the channel.  A linear transponder is much better suited to that type of operation.  Rapid-fire grid-chasing, state-chasing or DX chasing, on the other hand, can easily make 3 or 4 QSOs per minute, a more efficient use of a single-channel transponder.

That's my input.  Now I'll go back to CW.

73 Ray W2RS

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From colonelkrypton at gmail.com  Fri May  8 19:51:39 2020
From: colonelkrypton at gmail.com (Graham c)
Date: Fri, 8 May 2020 19:51:39 +0000
Subject: [amsat-bb] satellite cw beacon heard on about 145.820 MHz
Message-ID: <CAJ2gCDtRkrL4tSoBnEiAyw0d_M01pD8-WyxR2jaq1JwSNzNAoQ@mail.gmail.com>

I often set one of my FM radios on 145.825 when I am not actively doing
much else just on the oft chance I might hear the ISS pass by.

Yesterday and today while I was close to the radio I notice some CW
breaking the squelch on the radio and just now I fired up a SDR to see what
I could hear (and see).

Definitely a satellite (lots of doppler) frequency about as high as 145.820
and faded out at LOS around 145.812  around 2020-05-08 1945 UTC  I am
located near Ottawa Canada.

CW around 15 wpm sending 10 characters like T1YBZGZDZZ. I didn't write down
every group - too busy trying to track.

A quick look through satellite / frequency listings didn't provide a quick
answer so I am wondering if someone might have an idea on what satellite
this is.

cheers, Graham ve3gtc

From n8hm at arrl.net  Fri May  8 20:03:23 2020
From: n8hm at arrl.net (Paul Stoetzer)
Date: Fri, 8 May 2020 16:03:23 -0400
Subject: [amsat-bb] FM vs Linear Transponders
In-Reply-To: <000001d62570$4fdf7de0$ef9e79a0$@metrocast.net>
References: <656322624.206523.1588952415716.ref@mail.yahoo.com>
	<656322624.206523.1588952415716@mail.yahoo.com>
	<000001d62570$4fdf7de0$ef9e79a0$@metrocast.net>
Message-ID: <CABzOSOonehF_GFC35uqRnvtV1LbTV53V0ZiyX2Ht5rJfcawe3Q@mail.gmail.com>

It does not have full-duplex. If it did, it?d be the radio I was looking
for!

73,

Paul, N8HM

On Friday, May 8, 2020, Cal Spreitzer via AMSAT-BB <amsat-bb at amsat.org>
wrote:

> For those wanting to get on the linear birds and work portable I think the
> new Icom-705 might fit the bill.   It will do both 144/430 MHZ full duplex
> QRP and give a spectrum display as well.  Very similar to IC-9700 with a
> satellite mode.  It looks promising. Far from the days of dual 817's.
>
> Cal / N3CAL
>
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: AMSAT-BB [mailto:amsat-bb-bounces at amsat.org] On Behalf Of Ray
> Soifer via AMSAT-BB
> Sent: Friday, May 08, 2020 11:40 AM
> To: amsat-bb at amsat.org
> Subject: [amsat-bb] FM vs Linear Transponders
>
> Being neither a grid-chaser nor a ragchewer, I hesitate to get involved in
> this debate, but my flak jacket is on so here goes.
>
> There is a fundamental difference between FM satellites and linear
> transponders: every LEO FM satellite that has been put up so far has only
> one channel, while linear transponders can accommodate several QSOs at the
> same time.  Thus, for those of us operating from densely populated areas,
> using an FM satellite to talk with friends seems a misuse of available
> resources.  It also creates an incentive to run excessive power in order to
> keep others from taking over the channel.  A linear transponder is much
> better suited to that type of operation.  Rapid-fire grid-chasing,
> state-chasing or DX chasing, on the other hand, can easily make 3 or 4 QSOs
> per minute, a more efficient use of a single-channel transponder.
>
> That's my input.  Now I'll go back to CW.
>
> 73 Ray W2RS
>
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From seb at wintek.com  Fri May  8 20:05:02 2020
From: seb at wintek.com (Stephen  E. Belter)
Date: Fri, 8 May 2020 20:05:02 +0000
Subject: [amsat-bb] PacComm Spirit 2
Message-ID: <D2692181-9E12-4993-ACA7-86F4104F3147@wintek.com>

James,

I have a PacComm Spirit-2 (satellite version), both manuals, the schematic, and the box.  It is probably working as I sent it back to PacComm for repair after buying it at the flea market at Dayton (many years ago).

Please e-mail me off-list and we can see what works best for you.

73, Steve N9IP
-- 
Steve Belter, seb at wintek.com
 

?On 5/8/20, 3:38 PM, "AMSAT-BB on behalf of James Johnson via AMSAT-BB" <amsat-bb-bounces at amsat.org on behalf of amsat-bb at amsat.org> wrote:

    Would anyone have a copy of the manual for this TNC. I have lots of PacComm manuals but the Spirit II was designed for satelitte work. 
    I know I'm playing with old technolgy but just like old tube gear its fun to get it working. 
    
    James VE7HJ 
    Victoria BC 
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From bruninga at usna.edu  Fri May  8 20:09:43 2020
From: bruninga at usna.edu (Robert Bruninga)
Date: Fri, 8 May 2020 16:09:43 -0400
Subject: [amsat-bb] APRS Birds Summary Page
Message-ID: <14255c358cbfd5f7d0eec52ab123d0d8@mail.gmail.com>

Here is the summary page for all APRS satellites:
http://aprs.org/sats.html

Though they say nothing about how to operate normal APRS.  Assumed...

Bob, WB4APR

-----Original Message-----
From: AMSAT-BB <amsat-bb-bounces at amsat.org> On Behalf Of Brad Smith via
AMSAT-BB
Sent: Friday, May 8, 2020 3:08 PM
To: amsat-bb at amsat.org
Subject: [amsat-bb] APRS Birds

<Also, there is a lot of bandwidth on the APRS satellites
(Falconsat-3,ARISS, NO-84) and the PSK birds (NO-84, NO-104) waiting for
moreusers. Remember, with APRS you can do more than just send yourposition,
you can send messages back and forth and have a decentconversation. So for
those tired of the QRM on FM, consider givingthem a try.> I have mastered
packet exchange through the ISS and would love to do packets on the APRS
satellites. However, I have not found an article, etc,. that tells how to do
it. I understand that it is not quite the same as the ISS/digipeaters
contacts. If one can't find an "instruction sheet", how can one participate?
I was hoping that this year's AMSAT satellite book would give a clue, but
due to obvious circumstances, the book has not been published. Since I am
the only one in my ham clubs who does any packets at all, help is not going
to come from local hams. I am very thankful for the help from some hams
around the US who elmered me, so far.  Brad KC9UQR

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From n8hm at arrl.net  Fri May  8 20:16:01 2020
From: n8hm at arrl.net (Paul Stoetzer)
Date: Fri, 8 May 2020 16:16:01 -0400
Subject: [amsat-bb] satellite cw beacon heard on about 145.820 MHz
In-Reply-To: <CAJ2gCDtRkrL4tSoBnEiAyw0d_M01pD8-WyxR2jaq1JwSNzNAoQ@mail.gmail.com>
References: <CAJ2gCDtRkrL4tSoBnEiAyw0d_M01pD8-WyxR2jaq1JwSNzNAoQ@mail.gmail.com>
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That's probably the Triton-1 CW beacon.

https://www.pe0sat.vgnet.nl/satellite/cube-nano-picosats/triton/

73,

Paul, N8HM

On Fri, May 8, 2020 at 4:00 PM Graham c via AMSAT-BB <amsat-bb at amsat.org>
wrote:

> I often set one of my FM radios on 145.825 when I am not actively doing
> much else just on the oft chance I might hear the ISS pass by.
>
> Yesterday and today while I was close to the radio I notice some CW
> breaking the squelch on the radio and just now I fired up a SDR to see what
> I could hear (and see).
>
> Definitely a satellite (lots of doppler) frequency about as high as 145.820
> and faded out at LOS around 145.812  around 2020-05-08 1945 UTC  I am
> located near Ottawa Canada.
>
> CW around 15 wpm sending 10 characters like T1YBZGZDZZ. I didn't write down
> every group - too busy trying to track.
>
> A quick look through satellite / frequency listings didn't provide a quick
> answer so I am wondering if someone might have an idea on what satellite
> this is.
>
> cheers, Graham ve3gtc
> _______________________________________________
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> to all interested persons worldwide without requiring membership. Opinions
> expressed
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From rsoifer1 at aol.com  Fri May  8 20:24:10 2020
From: rsoifer1 at aol.com (Ray Soifer)
Date: Fri, 8 May 2020 20:24:10 +0000 (UTC)
Subject: [amsat-bb] FM vs Linear Transponders
In-Reply-To: <CABzOSOonehF_GFC35uqRnvtV1LbTV53V0ZiyX2Ht5rJfcawe3Q@mail.gmail.com>
References: <656322624.206523.1588952415716.ref@mail.yahoo.com>
	<656322624.206523.1588952415716@mail.yahoo.com>
	<000001d62570$4fdf7de0$ef9e79a0$@metrocast.net>
	<CABzOSOonehF_GFC35uqRnvtV1LbTV53V0ZiyX2Ht5rJfcawe3Q@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <122077141.379855.1588969450473@mail.yahoo.com>

Paul,

That's why I bought a TH-D72 rather than the TH--D74.? I don't know why they took full duplex out of the D74.? 73 Ray




-----Original Message-----
From: Paul Stoetzer <n8hm at arrl.net>
To: Cal Spreitzer <n3cal at md.metrocast.net>
Cc: Ray Soifer <rsoifer1 at aol.com>; amsat-bb at amsat.org <amsat-bb at amsat.org>
Sent: Fri, May 8, 2020 1:03 pm
Subject: Re: [amsat-bb] FM vs Linear Transponders

It does not have full-duplex. If it did, it?d be the radio I was looking for!
73,
Paul, N8HM?

On Friday, May 8, 2020, Cal Spreitzer via AMSAT-BB <amsat-bb at amsat.org> wrote:

For those wanting to get on the linear birds and work portable I think the new Icom-705 might fit the bill.? ?It will do both 144/430 MHZ full duplex QRP and give a spectrum display as well.? Very similar to IC-9700 with a satellite mode.? It looks promising. Far from the days of dual 817's.

Cal / N3CAL



-----Original Message-----
From: AMSAT-BB [mailto:amsat-bb-bounces@ amsat.org] On Behalf Of Ray Soifer via AMSAT-BB
Sent: Friday, May 08, 2020 11:40 AM
To: amsat-bb at amsat.org
Subject: [amsat-bb] FM vs Linear Transponders

Being neither a grid-chaser nor a ragchewer, I hesitate to get involved in this debate, but my flak jacket is on so here goes.

There is a fundamental difference between FM satellites and linear transponders: every LEO FM satellite that has been put up so far has only one channel, while linear transponders can accommodate several QSOs at the same time.? Thus, for those of us operating from densely populated areas, using an FM satellite to talk with friends seems a misuse of available resources.? It also creates an incentive to run excessive power in order to keep others from taking over the channel.? A linear transponder is much better suited to that type of operation.? Rapid-fire grid-chasing, state-chasing or DX chasing, on the other hand, can easily make 3 or 4 QSOs per minute, a more efficient use of a single-channel transponder.

That's my input.? Now I'll go back to CW.

73 Ray W2RS

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From kb1hy2 at comcast.net  Fri May  8 20:59:39 2020
From: kb1hy2 at comcast.net (PETER BUDNIK)
Date: Fri, 8 May 2020 16:59:39 -0400 (EDT)
Subject: [amsat-bb] SATPC32 Issue >
Message-ID: <340443924.958385.1588971580726@connect.xfinity.com>

Hope everyone is doing well! When using SATPC32 on a Windows 7 computer I get this error message. Since I purchased the SATPC32 program I had this happen 4 times in the last couple of weeks. Only way for me to fix is uninstall and re-install as new. It than works fine for awhile and up comes the error message again. Is there something I doing or is it Windows 7 problem or SATPC32.
tnx for any help and 73
Peter,KB1HY

From aa5pk at suddenlink.net  Fri May  8 21:30:45 2020
From: aa5pk at suddenlink.net (Glenn Miller - AA5PK)
Date: Fri, 8 May 2020 16:30:45 -0500
Subject: [amsat-bb] SATPC32 Issue >
In-Reply-To: <340443924.958385.1588971580726@connect.xfinity.com>
References: <340443924.958385.1588971580726@connect.xfinity.com>
Message-ID: <6E20F77AAB7443849C7BE6AC9B16D80A@DESKTOPL0IAS8B>

What is the error message you're getting?

-----Original Message----- 
From: PETER BUDNIK via AMSAT-BB
Sent: Friday, May 8, 2020 3:59 PM
To: AMSAT BB
Subject: [amsat-bb] SATPC32 Issue >

Hope everyone is doing well! When using SATPC32 on a Windows 7 computer I get this error message. Since I purchased the 
SATPC32 program I had this happen 4 times in the last couple of weeks. Only way for me to fix is uninstall and re-install as 
new. It than works fine for awhile and up comes the error message again. Is there something I doing or is it Windows 7 
problem or SATPC32.
tnx for any help and 73
Peter,KB1HY
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From skristof at etczone.com  Fri May  8 21:44:51 2020
From: skristof at etczone.com (Steve Kristoff)
Date: Fri, 08 May 2020 17:44:51 -0400
Subject: [amsat-bb] satellite cw beacon
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	<CABzOSOpK2e30zRKun8nh3-BDxZkVZ=7RnLM+Xdun+8Wbn+xmTw@mail.gmail.com>
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Speaking of CW beacons, I tried to copy the CW beacon from CAS-4B this morning and all I found was a continuous tone/carrier. It was doppler shifting so I assume I was hearing (and watching on waterfall) the satellite but no CW. Is this normal? Does it just send code on certain occasions?

Steve AI9IN
?
----- Original Message -----
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Date: 05/08/20 16:35
To: Graham c (colonelkrypton at gmail.com)
Cc: AMSAT BB (amsat-bb at amsat.org)
Subject: Re: [amsat-bb] satellite cw beacon heard on about 145.820 MHz

That's probably the Triton-1 CW beacon.

https://www.pe0sat.vgnet.nl/satellite/cube-nano-picosats/triton/

73,

Paul, N8HM




From jeff30339 at gmail.com  Fri May  8 22:13:18 2020
From: jeff30339 at gmail.com (Jeff Johns)
Date: Fri, 8 May 2020 17:13:18 -0500
Subject: [amsat-bb] satellite cw beacon
In-Reply-To: <4db2f5cd6e083fb85c6a28fa8d95479e@etczone.com>
References: <4db2f5cd6e083fb85c6a28fa8d95479e@etczone.com>
Message-ID: <60E4F06C-729F-4AAA-8AAB-C2471C457D8F@gmail.com>

It?s usually always activated and is CW. 

Jeff WE4B 

> On May 8, 2020, at 4:46 PM, Steve Kristoff via AMSAT-BB <amsat-bb at amsat.org> wrote:
> 
> ?
> Speaking of CW beacons, I tried to copy the CW beacon from CAS-4B this morning and all I found was a continuous tone/carrier. It was doppler shifting so I assume I was hearing (and watching on waterfall) the satellite but no CW. Is this normal? Does it just send code on certain occasions?
> 
> Steve AI9IN
>  
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: Paul Stoetzer via AMSAT-BB (amsat-bb at amsat.org)
> Date: 05/08/20 16:35
> To: Graham c (colonelkrypton at gmail.com)
> Cc: AMSAT BB (amsat-bb at amsat.org)
> Subject: Re: [amsat-bb] satellite cw beacon heard on about 145.820 MHz
> 
> That's probably the Triton-1 CW beacon.
> 
> https://www.pe0sat.vgnet.nl/satellite/cube-nano-picosats/triton/
> 
> 73,
> 
> Paul, N8HM
> 
> 
> 
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From k7trkradio at charter.net  Fri May  8 22:48:16 2020
From: k7trkradio at charter.net (Ted Krempa)
Date: Fri, 8 May 2020 15:48:16 -0700
Subject: [amsat-bb] Drones For Sale
In-Reply-To: <7BC2C138-554A-4796-9F82-CD1AC4368E9C@gmail.com>
References: <512ad91e-f862-5353-6345-692c156cb9d3@pobox.com>
	<7BC2C138-554A-4796-9F82-CD1AC4368E9C@gmail.com>
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I think this group is heavily moderated. If the moderators don't feel a post is appropriate, they will deal with it.

There is no need for a 'channel cop', Zach

73, K7TRK

-----Original Message-----
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Sent: Thursday, May 7, 2020 11:07 AM
To: Zach Metzinger
Cc: amsat-bb at amsat.org
Subject: Re: [amsat-bb] Drones For Sale

Drones are a great tool for inspecting antenna installations.  That is related to our hobby!

> On May 7, 2020, at 11:41 AM, Zach Metzinger via AMSAT-BB <amsat-bb at amsat.org> wrote:
> 
> ?On 05/07/20 10:27, Coy Johnson via AMSAT-BB wrote:
>> I have for sale the following  items for sale:
> 
> Hello Coy,
> 
> This is not the appropriate venue for these items. Please use eBay or similar.
> 
> Thanks,
> 
> --- Zach
> N0ZGO
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From wb4gcs at wb4gcs.org  Sat May  9 00:07:38 2020
From: wb4gcs at wb4gcs.org (Jim Sanford)
Date: Fri, 8 May 2020 20:07:38 -0400
Subject: [amsat-bb] Drones For Sale
In-Reply-To: <00e601d6258a$c425e260$4c71a720$@charter.net>
References: <512ad91e-f862-5353-6345-692c156cb9d3@pobox.com>
	<7BC2C138-554A-4796-9F82-CD1AC4368E9C@gmail.com>
	<00e601d6258a$c425e260$4c71a720$@charter.net>
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I have used a friend's drone to inspect antenna issues without climbing 
110'.

It was VERY useful, let me plan the work and climb ONCE.

IMHO, a private drone for sale IS appropriate to this list.

Jim

wb4gcs at amsat.org


On 5/8/2020 6:48 PM, Ted Krempa via AMSAT-BB wrote:
> I think this group is heavily moderated. If the moderators don't feel a post is appropriate, they will deal with it.
>
> There is no need for a 'channel cop', Zach
>
> 73, K7TRK
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: AMSAT-BB [mailto:amsat-bb-bounces at amsat.org] On Behalf Of Mike via AMSAT-BB
> Sent: Thursday, May 7, 2020 11:07 AM
> To: Zach Metzinger
> Cc: amsat-bb at amsat.org
> Subject: Re: [amsat-bb] Drones For Sale
>
> Drones are a great tool for inspecting antenna installations.  That is related to our hobby!
>
>> On May 7, 2020, at 11:41 AM, Zach Metzinger via AMSAT-BB <amsat-bb at amsat.org> wrote:
>>
>> ?On 05/07/20 10:27, Coy Johnson via AMSAT-BB wrote:
>>> I have for sale the following  items for sale:
>> Hello Coy,
>>
>> This is not the appropriate venue for these items. Please use eBay or similar.
>>
>> Thanks,
>>
>> --- Zach
>> N0ZGO
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From yono_adisoemarta at yahoo.com  Sat May  9 09:16:14 2020
From: yono_adisoemarta at yahoo.com (Yono Adisoemarta)
Date: Sat, 9 May 2020 16:16:14 +0700
Subject: [amsat-bb] [ic-9700] IC-9700 with SatPC32 not updating
References: <252462F1-D679-4079-859E-41B0879CFE01.ref@yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <252462F1-D679-4079-859E-41B0879CFE01@yahoo.com>


No problem at all here thru USB cable (no ferrite), but on Windows 7 laptop.

73 de Yono YD0NXX 

Sent from my iPhone

> On May 9, 2020, at 9:45 AM, Rick VK6RK <rick at vk6xlr.net> wrote:
> 

From yono_adisoemarta at yahoo.com  Sat May  9 09:29:28 2020
From: yono_adisoemarta at yahoo.com (Yono Adisoemarta)
Date: Sat, 9 May 2020 16:29:28 +0700
Subject: [amsat-bb] APRS Birds
In-Reply-To: <CAMPfQQA4ebsFUouZ2J+W8+LgvNc2ds7b_x2gh02rSQqrp8-SuQ@mail.gmail.com>
References: <CAMPfQQA4ebsFUouZ2J+W8+LgvNc2ds7b_x2gh02rSQqrp8-SuQ@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <EBA5574C-628B-4DD2-BB68-E7C1C106C13A@yahoo.com>


on IO-86 you can also use ARISS as the path.

73 de Yono - YD0NXX 



Sent from my iPhone

> On May 9, 2020, at 2:43 AM, Stephen DeVience via AMSAT-BB <amsat-bb at amsat.org> wrote:
> 
> ?PSAT (NO-84) works exactly the same way as the ISS, and you can even use
> ARISS as the path. Unfortunately its digipeater has been off lately. NO-103
> should also work the same way, whenever it eventually will be turned on.
> For those who can reach it, IO-86 works the same way, but the path is
> YBSAT. All are on 145.825 MHz

...



From royldean at gmail.com  Sat May  9 12:46:28 2020
From: royldean at gmail.com (Roy Dean)
Date: Sat, 9 May 2020 08:46:28 -0400
Subject: [amsat-bb] satellite cw beacon
Message-ID: <CADGPg2tDeBfDY47EMwOKiP3e33fV8aNOkPc7SKgBxxHDHY1tqg@mail.gmail.com>

>
> Speaking of CW beacons, I tried to copy the CW beacon from CAS-4B this
> morning and all I found was a continuous tone/carrier. It was doppler
> shifting so I assume I was hearing (and watching on waterfall) the
> satellite but no CW. Is this normal? Does it just send code on certain
> occasions? Steve AI9IN


I noticed this as well, about a week or two ago.   The very next pass, the
CW was back on.    Transponder operation didn't seem to be affected at all.

--Roy
K3RLD

From w9gb at icloud.com  Sat May  9 12:47:16 2020
From: w9gb at icloud.com (Gregory Beat)
Date: Sat, 9 May 2020 07:47:16 -0500
Subject: [amsat-bb] DiSEqC Antenna Tracker System, HB9SCT
Message-ID: <15F37554-755E-4C12-9DAD-FF285E2F5833@icloud.com>

Anyone in North America experimenting with DiSEqC Control for Tracking ??
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/DiSEqC

DiSEqC (Digital Satellite Equipment Control), pronounced "Die-Sec", is a special communication protocol for use between a satellite receiver and a device such as a multi-dish switch or a small dish antenna rotor. 
DiSEqC was developed by European satellite provider Eutelsat, which now acts as the standards agency for the protocol.

DiSEqC Protocol and Low-Noise Block Voltage Regulator TPS65235 for Satellite
by Na Xu, Texas Instruments (December 2016)
http://www.ti.com/lit/an/slva863/slva863.pdf?&ts=1589027212595
===
DiSEqC : Low Cost Antenna Tracker
Christian Monstein, HB9SCT (Switzerland)
http://www.e-callisto.org/Hardware/Diseqc/SARA%20Diseq_V01.pdf

Callisto DISEqC Controller (June 2018)
http://www.e-callisto.org/hardware/Diseqc/Doku%20Diseq.pdf
The key components (and most expensive ones) are two DiSEqC motors (Az-El) and the Arduino micro-controller.  Callisto Hardware - Knowledge Library.
http://www.e-callisto.org/Hardware/Callisto-Hardware.html

STAB (Italy), HH100, HH120 rotors (~ ? 85.00)
http://www.stab-italia.com/prodotto.php?cod=F208010
HH100, HH120 Manual
http://www.stab-italia.com/downloads/rotor%20sat%20division/hh100%20and%20hh120/Instruction%20Manual%20%5BEN-DE-IT-FR-ES%5D.pdf
==
greg, w9gb



From pgprendergast at yahoo.com  Sat May  9 14:23:52 2020
From: pgprendergast at yahoo.com (Peter)
Date: Sat, 9 May 2020 14:23:52 +0000 (UTC)
Subject: [amsat-bb] Satpc32 and ICOM 9700
In-Reply-To: <mailman.28359.1588968657.2947.amsat-bb@amsat.org>
References: <mailman.28359.1588968657.2947.amsat-bb@amsat.org>
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I'm confused, the address for my radio is A2h but the choices inside Satpc32are nothing like that.? What am I missing?
Also, how can you confirm the program and radio are communicating?? How can I?force the program to do something to the radio and thus show me that they arein contact with one another?? I've turned on CAT and it goes plus without anerror but that's not enough?
THanksPeterW2PP

From kd4iz at frawg.org  Sat May  9 14:56:45 2020
From: kd4iz at frawg.org (kd4iz at frawg.org)
Date: Sat, 9 May 2020 10:56:45 -0400
Subject: [amsat-bb] Satpc32 and ICOM 9700
In-Reply-To: <410236116.645750.1589034232799@mail.yahoo.com>
References: <mailman.28359.1588968657.2947.amsat-bb@amsat.org>
	<410236116.645750.1589034232799@mail.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <117801d62612$0f76f790$2e64e6b0$@frawg.org>

Peter,

I had the same problem until I looked back through the general documentation. Was not clear in the 9700 setup instructions.

When you bring up the radio setup it comes up showing "Model" in the top pull down field next to "Radio 1". Select Icom radio button, then you need to click on that pull down field and select the third choice which is "Addresses" it should show "$A2   $A2" in the pull down field just below. If not, you can activate the pulldown and select the correct one or adjust each field using the "up/down" arrows beneath each address that is shown.

Hope that makes sense.

Jack Spitznagel ? KD4IZ
Trustee for NR3DT
The Museum Ship USCGC Taney WHEC-37 Amateur Radio Group

-----Original Message-----
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Sent: Saturday, May 9, 2020 10:24
To: amsat-bb at amsat.org
Subject: [amsat-bb] Satpc32 and ICOM 9700

I'm confused, the address for my radio is A2h but the choices inside Satpc32are nothing like that.  What am I missing?
Also, how can you confirm the program and radio are communicating?  How can I force the program to do something to the radio and thus show me that they arein contact with one another?  I've turned on CAT and it goes plus without anerror but that's not enough THanksPeterW2PP _______________________________________________
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From kd4iz at frawg.org  Sat May  9 16:00:36 2020
From: kd4iz at frawg.org (kd4iz at frawg.org)
Date: Sat, 9 May 2020 12:00:36 -0400
Subject: [amsat-bb] Satpc32 and ICOM 9700
In-Reply-To: <117801d62612$0f76f790$2e64e6b0$@frawg.org>
References: <mailman.28359.1588968657.2947.amsat-bb@amsat.org>	<410236116.645750.1589034232799@mail.yahoo.com>
	<117801d62612$0f76f790$2e64e6b0$@frawg.org>
Message-ID: <11b401d6261a$fb608420$f2218c60$@frawg.org>

Peter,

I forgot two important adds about selecting the 9700 and the correct Baudrate which ARE described well:
http://www.dk1tb.de/IC9700_settings.htm

I use the USB settings and they work as advertised. Some folks say the C-IV setup works more reliably, but I have not seen a difference except that the USB speed is more lively.

Not my best day to concentrate...
Jack - KD4IZ

-----Original Message-----
From: AMSAT-BB <amsat-bb-bounces at amsat.org> On Behalf Of Jack Spitznagel via AMSAT-BB
Sent: Saturday, May 9, 2020 10:57
To: AMSAT-BB at amsat.org
Subject: Re: [amsat-bb] Satpc32 and ICOM 9700

Peter,

I had the same problem until I looked back through the general documentation. Was not clear in the 9700 setup instructions.

When you bring up the radio setup it comes up showing "Model" in the top pull down field next to "Radio 1". Select Icom radio button, then you need to click on that pull down field and select the third choice which is "Addresses" it should show "$A2   $A2" in the pull down field just below. If not, you can activate the pulldown and select the correct one or adjust each field using the "up/down" arrows beneath each address that is shown.

Hope that makes sense.

Jack Spitznagel ? KD4IZ
Trustee for NR3DT
The Museum Ship USCGC Taney WHEC-37 Amateur Radio Group

-----Original Message-----
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Sent: Saturday, May 9, 2020 10:24
To: amsat-bb at amsat.org
Subject: [amsat-bb] Satpc32 and ICOM 9700

I'm confused, the address for my radio is A2h but the choices inside Satpc32are nothing like that.  What am I missing?
Also, how can you confirm the program and radio are communicating?  How can I force the program to do something to the radio and thus show me that they arein contact with one another?  I've turned on CAT and it goes plus without anerror but that's not enough THanksPeterW2PP _______________________________________________
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From ka3hsw at att.net  Sat May  9 16:20:16 2020
From: ka3hsw at att.net (George Henry)
Date: Sat, 9 May 2020 11:20:16 -0500
Subject: [amsat-bb] AO-27
References: <DA160C393F9D48D5A2BD7A7A2BD454D3.ref@RadioRoomPC>
Message-ID: <DA160C393F9D48D5A2BD7A7A2BD454D3@RadioRoomPC>

I see several reports on the AMSAT satellite status page that AO-27 has been
heard, and Scott, K4KDR, tweeted about a QSO with Glenn, AA5PK...

 

Is AO-27 actually back from the dead?

 

George, KA3HSW

 


From wageners at gmail.com  Sat May  9 16:20:23 2020
From: wageners at gmail.com (Stefan Wagener)
Date: Sat, 9 May 2020 11:20:23 -0500
Subject: [amsat-bb] Satpc32 and ICOM 9700
In-Reply-To: <11b401d6261a$fb608420$f2218c60$@frawg.org>
References: <mailman.28359.1588968657.2947.amsat-bb@amsat.org>
	<410236116.645750.1589034232799@mail.yahoo.com>
	<117801d62612$0f76f790$2e64e6b0$@frawg.org>
	<11b401d6261a$fb608420$f2218c60$@frawg.org>
Message-ID: <CAKu8kHCL1ZjaERir1ty2Pra5EjDo1iRUHKHnoomyLGrXRYjVcA@mail.gmail.com>

Please refer to:

https://www.amsat.org/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/SatPC32-IC9700-Setup-1.pdf

73, Stefan VE4SW

On Sat, May 9, 2020 at 11:04 AM Jack Spitznagel via AMSAT-BB <
amsat-bb at amsat.org> wrote:

> Peter,
>
> I forgot two important adds about selecting the 9700 and the correct
> Baudrate which ARE described well:
> http://www.dk1tb.de/IC9700_settings.htm
>
> I use the USB settings and they work as advertised. Some folks say the
> C-IV setup works more reliably, but I have not seen a difference except
> that the USB speed is more lively.
>
> Not my best day to concentrate...
> Jack - KD4IZ
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: AMSAT-BB <amsat-bb-bounces at amsat.org> On Behalf Of Jack Spitznagel
> via AMSAT-BB
> Sent: Saturday, May 9, 2020 10:57
> To: AMSAT-BB at amsat.org
> Subject: Re: [amsat-bb] Satpc32 and ICOM 9700
>
> Peter,
>
> I had the same problem until I looked back through the general
> documentation. Was not clear in the 9700 setup instructions.
>
> When you bring up the radio setup it comes up showing "Model" in the top
> pull down field next to "Radio 1". Select Icom radio button, then you need
> to click on that pull down field and select the third choice which is
> "Addresses" it should show "$A2   $A2" in the pull down field just below.
> If not, you can activate the pulldown and select the correct one or adjust
> each field using the "up/down" arrows beneath each address that is shown.
>
> Hope that makes sense.
>
> Jack Spitznagel ? KD4IZ
> Trustee for NR3DT
> The Museum Ship USCGC Taney WHEC-37 Amateur Radio Group
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: AMSAT-BB <amsat-bb-bounces at amsat.org> On Behalf Of Peter via
> AMSAT-BB
> Sent: Saturday, May 9, 2020 10:24
> To: amsat-bb at amsat.org
> Subject: [amsat-bb] Satpc32 and ICOM 9700
>
> I'm confused, the address for my radio is A2h but the choices inside
> Satpc32are nothing like that.  What am I missing?
> Also, how can you confirm the program and radio are communicating?  How
> can I force the program to do something to the radio and thus show me that
> they arein contact with one another?  I've turned on CAT and it goes plus
> without anerror but that's not enough THanksPeterW2PP
> _______________________________________________
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From scott23192 at gmail.com  Sat May  9 16:38:42 2020
From: scott23192 at gmail.com (Scott)
Date: Sat, 9 May 2020 12:38:42 -0400
Subject: [amsat-bb] AO-27
In-Reply-To: <DA160C393F9D48D5A2BD7A7A2BD454D3@RadioRoomPC>
References: <DA160C393F9D48D5A2BD7A7A2BD454D3.ref@RadioRoomPC>
	<DA160C393F9D48D5A2BD7A7A2BD454D3@RadioRoomPC>
Message-ID: <CAJCSnOYb7EmXjOaaN0f7eBZ+54YzVkYG-=rDKy5uSOaCJg_k7w@mail.gmail.com>

It's been active at times; apparently a work-in-progress.

Here's the most recent update I've seen, from a tweet this morning from
KE8FZT (@AndrewBNortham):

------
Nice clean telemetry sounds from AO-27! Almost went back inside then N3UC
turned on the voice repeater! Thanks for the QSO!!! Another new bird in the
bag. Only heard one other op on the pass... He was only turning it on at 1
minute increments...
------

-Scott,  K4KDR

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

On Sat, May 9, 2020 at 12:21 PM George Henry via AMSAT-BB <
amsat-bb at amsat.org> wrote:

> I see several reports on the AMSAT satellite status page that AO-27 has
> been
> heard, and Scott, K4KDR, tweeted about a QSO with Glenn, AA5PK...
>
> Is AO-27 actually back from the dead?
>
> George, KA3HSW
>

From jplanner at sbcglobal.net  Sat May  9 16:48:33 2020
From: jplanner at sbcglobal.net (Gerald Witalec)
Date: Sat, 9 May 2020 16:48:33 +0000 (UTC)
Subject: [amsat-bb] IC 9700 & Satpc32
References: <260689251.687451.1589042913297.ref@mail.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <260689251.687451.1589042913297@mail.yahoo.com>

H to everyone on this board. I've been thinking about purchasing the IC-9700. I noticed a lot of you arehaving trouble with the Satpc32 program. I'm sure there are other programs to use with the 9700 and ifso, what are some of you using and to what extent of success? I have heard of some drifting problemswith the 9700 and hope that has been resolved by Icom. 
Would need your expertise on these issues. Any help would be greatly appreciated before I decidewhether or not to make that purchase.
Jerry...W8RQM



From va7cnd at shaw.ca  Sat May  9 16:53:55 2020
From: va7cnd at shaw.ca (James Johnson)
Date: Sat, 9 May 2020 10:53:55 -0600 (MDT)
Subject: [amsat-bb] Fixed Antenna
Message-ID: <695232708.255439781.1589043235951.JavaMail.zimbra@shaw.ca>

I have been trying to find a used Eggbeater or similar antenna to use to listen for Satellites. 
The exchange on the USD to CND currency is a killer. I noticed many plans to build one on the internet. 
Any suggestions which one would be worth trying for RX to start? 

73 VE7HJ 

From skristof at etczone.com  Sat May  9 16:59:48 2020
From: skristof at etczone.com (Steve Kristoff)
Date: Sat, 09 May 2020 12:59:48 -0400
Subject: [amsat-bb] RS-44
Message-ID: <f763670a8e993bda6d36c07213943b77@etczone.com>


I tried to receive the CW beacon from RS-44 around 1600 UTC today, but didn't pick up anything. Did anybody else hear it (or see it on a waterfall)?

Steve AI9IN
?


From royldean at gmail.com  Sat May  9 17:02:08 2020
From: royldean at gmail.com (Roy Dean)
Date: Sat, 9 May 2020 13:02:08 -0400
Subject: [amsat-bb] Fixed Antenna
Message-ID: <CADGPg2vFu-1AEpuNmgHozEMk3NspKGyLF4_HZiHKy-zNC6NcOw@mail.gmail.com>

>
> I have been trying to find a used Eggbeater or similar antenna to use to
> listen for Satellites.
> The exchange on the USD to CND currency is a killer. I noticed many plans
> to build one on the internet.
> Any suggestions which one would be worth trying for RX to start?
>
> 73 VE7HJ


To be honest, I had better results using a 1/4 wave ground plane antenna
(the kind you make with an SO-239 panel mount fitting and 4 radials) than
the typical "rectangular" DIY eggbeater (using exclusively with
satellites).   I would recommend making a QFH.

--Roy
K3RLD

From royldean at gmail.com  Sat May  9 17:05:37 2020
From: royldean at gmail.com (Roy Dean)
Date: Sat, 9 May 2020 13:05:37 -0400
Subject: [amsat-bb] RS-44
Message-ID: <CADGPg2vDrJ6EJRG=KA7=GLHGOBKZ+hK52_ciPQX=9rjRb7hXCA@mail.gmail.com>

>
> I tried to receive the CW beacon from RS-44 around 1600 UTC today, but
> didn't pick up anything. Did anybody else hear it (or see it on a
> waterfall)? Steve AI9IN


The last few satnogs observations don't show any CW.

--Roy
K3RLD

From w8eh.ernie at gmail.com  Sat May  9 17:10:49 2020
From: w8eh.ernie at gmail.com (Ernie)
Date: Sat, 9 May 2020 13:10:49 -0400
Subject: [amsat-bb] IC 9700 & Satpc32
In-Reply-To: <260689251.687451.1589042913297@mail.yahoo.com>
References: <260689251.687451.1589042913297.ref@mail.yahoo.com>
	<260689251.687451.1589042913297@mail.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <e00cfc7a-9e3d-0609-4f6c-7604c087d117@gmail.com>

A lot of us are not having trouble too. I followed the published 
instructions to get my 9700 setup with Satpc32 and was successful. It's 
definitely not something where you can wing it. If you are wanting full 
doppler control and antenna control, Satpc32 will do it for you.

Ernie W8EH


On 5/9/2020 12:48 PM, Gerald Witalec via AMSAT-BB wrote:
> H to everyone on this board. I've been thinking about purchasing the IC-9700. I noticed a lot of you arehaving trouble with the Satpc32 program. I'm sure there are other programs to use with the 9700 and ifso, what are some of you using and to what extent of success? I have heard of some drifting problemswith the 9700 and hope that has been resolved by Icom.
> Would need your expertise on these issues. Any help would be greatly appreciated before I decidewhether or not to make that purchase.
> Jerry...W8RQM
>
>
> _______________________________________________
> Sent via AMSAT-BB at amsat.org. AMSAT-NA makes this open forum available
> to all interested persons worldwide without requiring membership. Opinions expressed
> are solely those of the author, and do not reflect the official views of AMSAT-NA.
> Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite program!
> Subscription settings: https://www.amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb


From johnnykludt at gmail.com  Sat May  9 17:15:14 2020
From: johnnykludt at gmail.com (John Kludt)
Date: Sat, 9 May 2020 13:15:14 -0400
Subject: [amsat-bb] IC 9700 & Satpc32
In-Reply-To: <260689251.687451.1589042913297@mail.yahoo.com>
References: <260689251.687451.1589042913297.ref@mail.yahoo.com>
	<260689251.687451.1589042913297@mail.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <CABsMmtSAApAJ-KgK1hzyCeq7--T8cZZxZK0qKHbzR+BQDxMVsw@mail.gmail.com>

Gerald,

Okay, but don't let the BB lead you astray.  There are many of us using
SatPC32 with e IC-9700 without difficulty.  I am sure those having
problem will work it through.  Both the IC-9700 and SatPC32 working
together make an excellent satellite station.

John

On Sat, May 9, 2020 at 12:50 PM Gerald Witalec via AMSAT-BB <
amsat-bb at amsat.org> wrote:

> H to everyone on this board. I've been thinking about purchasing the
> IC-9700. I noticed a lot of you arehaving trouble with the Satpc32 program.
> I'm sure there are other programs to use with the 9700 and ifso, what are
> some of you using and to what extent of success? I have heard of some
> drifting problemswith the 9700 and hope that has been resolved by Icom.
> Would need your expertise on these issues. Any help would be greatly
> appreciated before I decidewhether or not to make that purchase.
> Jerry...W8RQM
>
>
> _______________________________________________
> Sent via AMSAT-BB at amsat.org. AMSAT-NA makes this open forum available
> to all interested persons worldwide without requiring membership. Opinions
> expressed
> are solely those of the author, and do not reflect the official views of
> AMSAT-NA.
> Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite program!
> Subscription settings: https://www.amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb
>

From va6bmj at gmail.com  Sat May  9 17:16:56 2020
From: va6bmj at gmail.com (B J)
Date: Sat, 9 May 2020 17:16:56 +0000
Subject: [amsat-bb] AO-27
In-Reply-To: <CAJCSnOYb7EmXjOaaN0f7eBZ+54YzVkYG-=rDKy5uSOaCJg_k7w@mail.gmail.com>
References: <DA160C393F9D48D5A2BD7A7A2BD454D3.ref@RadioRoomPC>
	<DA160C393F9D48D5A2BD7A7A2BD454D3@RadioRoomPC>
	<CAJCSnOYb7EmXjOaaN0f7eBZ+54YzVkYG-=rDKy5uSOaCJg_k7w@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <CAP7QzkMKGdvqS1MjJCHSh5E5_+huAfE2EPeCW4NQckweX4Hpbw@mail.gmail.com>

I recall that the plan all along was to get it operating again.

73s

Bernhard VA6BMJ @ DO33FL


On Sat, May 9, 2020 at 4:40 PM Scott via AMSAT-BB <amsat-bb at amsat.org>
wrote:

> It's been active at times; apparently a work-in-progress.
>
> Here's the most recent update I've seen, from a tweet this morning from
> KE8FZT (@AndrewBNortham):
>
> ------
> Nice clean telemetry sounds from AO-27! Almost went back inside then N3UC
> turned on the voice repeater! Thanks for the QSO!!! Another new bird in the
> bag. Only heard one other op on the pass... He was only turning it on at 1
> minute increments...
> ------
>
> -Scott,  K4KDR
>
> ==========================
>
> On Sat, May 9, 2020 at 12:21 PM George Henry via AMSAT-BB <
> amsat-bb at amsat.org> wrote:
>
> > I see several reports on the AMSAT satellite status page that AO-27 has
> > been
> > heard, and Scott, K4KDR, tweeted about a QSO with Glenn, AA5PK...
> >
> > Is AO-27 actually back from the dead?
> >
> > George, KA3HSW
> >
> _______________________________________________
> Sent via AMSAT-BB at amsat.org. AMSAT-NA makes this open forum available
> to all interested persons worldwide without requiring membership. Opinions
> expressed
> are solely those of the author, and do not reflect the official views of
> AMSAT-NA.
> Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite program!
> Subscription settings: https://www.amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb
>

From aj9n at aol.com  Sat May  9 17:24:16 2020
From: aj9n at aol.com (aj9n at aol.com)
Date: Sat, 9 May 2020 17:24:16 +0000 (UTC)
Subject: [amsat-bb] Upcoming ARISS Contact Schedule as of 2020-05-09 17:30
	UTC
References: <1232362051.157550.1589045056537.ref@mail.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <1232362051.157550.1589045056537@mail.yahoo.com>


Upcoming ARISS Contact Schedule as of 2020-05-09 17:30 UTC

?

Quick list of scheduled contacts and events:

?

Airdrie Space Science Club, Airdrie, AB, Canada, Multi-point telebridge via ZS6JON 

The ISS callsign is presently scheduled to be NA1SS 

The scheduled astronaut is Chris Cassidy KF5KDR 

Contact is go for: Fri 2020-05-15 15:10:28 UTC 55 deg via ZS6JON 

?

A multi-point telebridge contact means that each student will be on the telebridge from their own home.

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

?

Looking for some stay at home activities related to science and for when you are not playing on your radio?? Check out these links:?? 

?

?

>From ARISS Vice Chair Oliver Amend DG6BCE: ESA Astronauts to offer inspiration during isolation in?????  #SpaceConnectsUs

https://www.esa.int/Newsroom/Astronauts_to_offer_inspiration_during_isolation_in_SpaceConnectsU

?

Celestron, the telescope, microscope, and sports optics folks, now has something called #STEMINYOURBACKYARD that you can find on Instagram, Facebook, or Twitter.? By the way, I don't work for Celestron or have any business dealings with them and this is just something I saw.? Apparently there are 10 free STEM activities covering Astronomy, Nature and Wildlife, and The Microscopic World.? Check out:? https://www.celestron.com/blogs/news/discover-stem-in-your-backyard 

?

NASA has a STEM page with fun activities to do at home.? Check out https://www.nasa.gov/stem 

?

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

?

ARISS is very aware of the impact that COVID-19 is having on schools and the public in general.? As such, we may have last minute cancellations or postponements of school contacts.? As always, I will try to provide everyone with near-real-time updates.? 

?

The following schools have now been postponed or cancelled due to COVID-19:? 

?

Postponed:

Postponed:

Srednja Skola Za Elektrotehniku I Racunalstvo, Rijeka, Croatia, direct via 9A5G (***)

Canadian Cub Jamboree, Guelph/Eramosa, ON, Canada, telebridge via TBD (***)

?

Cancelled:

No additional schools (***)

?

?

?

The ARISS webpage is at https://www.ariss.org/ ???

?

Watch for future COVID-19 related announcements here also.

?

?

Note that there are links to other ARISS websites from this site.

?

The main page for Applying to Host a Scheduled Contact may be found at https://www.ariss.org/apply-to-host-an-ariss-contact.html ???

ARISS Contact Applications (United States)

?

?

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?2020-05-09 17:30 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.

?

https://www.amsat.org/amsat/ariss/news/arissnews.rtf 

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

?

?

The successful school list has been updated as of 2020-04-30 17:30 UTC. 

https://www.amsat.org/amsat/ariss/news/Successful_ARISS_schools.rtf 

?

?

?

The ARISS webpage is at https://www.ariss.org/ ???

Note that there are links to other ARISS websites from this site.

?

The main page for Applying to Host a Scheduled Contact may be found at https://www.ariss.org/apply-to-host-an-ariss-contact.html ???

?

ARISS Contact Applications (United States)

?

The ARISS webpage is at https://www.ariss.org/ ???

Note that there are links to other ARISS websites from this site.

?

?

Message to US Educators

?

ARISS Contact Applications (United States) 

?

The Proposal Window of February 1, 2020 to March 31, 2020 has now closed.

?

For future proposal information and more details such as expectations, proposal guidelines and proposal form, and dates and times of Information Webinars, go to www.ariss.org.

?

Please direct any questions to?ariss.us.education at gmail.com.

?

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 ISS National Lab and National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA). The primary goal of ARISS is to promote exploration of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEAM) topics by organizing scheduled contacts via amateur radio between crew members aboard the ISS and students in classrooms or public forms. Before and during these radio contacts, students, educators, parents, and communities learn about space, space technologies, and amateur radio. For more information, see www.ariss.org.

?

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

ARISS Contact Applications (Europe, Africa and the Middle East)

?

Schools and Youth organizations in Europe, Africa and the Middle East interested in setting up an ARISS radio contact with an astronaut on board the International Space Station are invited to submit an application from September to October and from February to April.

Please refer to details and the application form at www.ariss-eu.org/school-contacts.? Applications should be addressed by email to:? school.selection.manager at ariss-eu.org

?

ARISS Contact Applications (Canada, Central and South America, Asia and Australia and Russia)

?

Organizations outside the United States can apply for an ARISS contact by filling out an application.? Please direct questions to the appropriate regional representative listed below. If your country is not specifically listed, send your questions to the nearest ARISS Region listed. If you are unsure which address to use, please send your question to the ARISS-Canada representative; they will forward your question to the appropriate coordinator.

?

For the application, go to:? https://www.ariss.org/ariss-application.html.

ARISS-Canada and the Americas, except USA: Steve McFarlane, VE3TBD email to: ve3tbd at gmail.com

ARISS-Japan, Asia, Pacific and Australia: Satoshi Yasuda, 7M3TJZ email to: ariss at iaru-r3.org, Japan Amateur Radio League (JARL) https://www.jarl.org/

ARISS-Russia: Soyuz Radioljubitelei Rossii (SRR) https://srr.ru/

?

?

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

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 https://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?? Please note that the HamTV system has been brought back to earth for troubleshooting.? Please monitor ARISS-EU or ARISS-ON for the very latest news on the troubleshooting efforts.? 

?

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

?

?

The HamTV webpage:? https://www.amsat-on.be/hamtv-summary/

?

?

****************************************************************************
ARISS congratulations the following mentors who have now mentored over 100 schools: 

?

Francesco IK?WGF with 140

Satoshi 7M3TJZ with 138 

Sergey RV3DR with 133 

Gaston ON4WF with 123

?

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

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.

?

?

?

Total number of ARISS ISS to earth school events is 1388. 

Each school counts as 1 event.?????????????????????????????????? 

Total number of ARISS ISS to earth school contacts is 1321. 

Each contact may have multiple schools sharing the same time slot.

Total number of ARISS supported terrestrial contacts is 48. 

?

A complete year by year breakdown of the contacts may be found in the 

file.

https://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:
South Dakota, Wyoming, American?Samoa, Guam, Northern Marianas Islands, and the Virgin Islands.

?

++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++

?

QSL information may be found at:

https://www.ariss.org/qsl-cards.html

?

ISS callsigns: DP?ISS, IR?ISS, NA1SS, OR4ISS, RS?ISS

?

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



Frequency chart for packet, voice, and crossband repeater modes showing 

Doppler correction as of 2005-07-29 04:00 UTC

https://www.amsat.org/amsat/ariss/news/ISS_frequencies_and_Doppler_correction.rtf



Check out the Zoho reports of the ARISS contacts

?

https://reports.zoho.com/ZDBDataSheetView.cc?DBID=412218000000020415

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

?

Exp. 62 now on orbit 

Chris Cassidy KF5KDR

Anatoli Ivanishin

Ivan Vagner

?

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

73,

Charlie?Sufana AJ9N
One of the ARISS operation team mentors

?

?

?

?

?

?



From skristof at etczone.com  Sat May  9 17:34:33 2020
From: skristof at etczone.com (Steve Kristoff)
Date: Sat, 09 May 2020 13:34:33 -0400
Subject: [amsat-bb] RS-44
In-Reply-To: <CADGPg2vDrJ6EJRG=KA7=GLHGOBKZ+hK52_ciPQX=9rjRb7hXCA@mail.gmail.com>
References: <CADGPg2vDrJ6EJRG=KA7=GLHGOBKZ+hK52_ciPQX=9rjRb7hXCA@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <ac7090798e88837c4a2fb2edf6090298@etczone.com>


Thanks, Roy! I thought my reception set-up was working, but it's hard to tell when you get nothing.
Steve AI9IN
?
----- Original Message -----
From: Roy Dean via AMSAT-BB (amsat-bb at amsat.org)
Date: 05/09/20 13:07
To: amsat-bb at amsat.org
Subject: Re: [amsat-bb] RS-44

>
> I tried to receive the CW beacon from RS-44 around 1600 UTC today, but
> didn't pick up anything. Did anybody else hear it (or see it on a
> waterfall)? Steve AI9IN


The last few satnogs observations don't show any CW.

--Roy
K3RLD
_______________________________________________




From propgrinder at gmail.com  Sat May  9 17:36:09 2020
From: propgrinder at gmail.com (Bob Hammond)
Date: Sat, 9 May 2020 10:36:09 -0700
Subject: [amsat-bb] IC 9700 & Satpc32
In-Reply-To: <CABsMmtSAApAJ-KgK1hzyCeq7--T8cZZxZK0qKHbzR+BQDxMVsw@mail.gmail.com>
References: <260689251.687451.1589042913297.ref@mail.yahoo.com>
	<260689251.687451.1589042913297@mail.yahoo.com>
	<CABsMmtSAApAJ-KgK1hzyCeq7--T8cZZxZK0qKHbzR+BQDxMVsw@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <CAKoB7Oprs5kginzdVwkCs9WnJkxZCs+i=2mPtGxh3=hPpJm5OQ@mail.gmail.com>

Once I figured out the correct settings, I have had no issues with SatPC32
and my IC-9700.  I think both are great.

And, I have no desense with my M2 LEO pack antennas on an 8' fiberglass
boom.

Bob W7OTJ

On Sat, May 9, 2020 at 10:17 AM John Kludt via AMSAT-BB <amsat-bb at amsat.org>
wrote:

> Gerald,
>
> Okay, but don't let the BB lead you astray.  There are many of us using
> SatPC32 with e IC-9700 without difficulty.  I am sure those having
> problem will work it through.  Both the IC-9700 and SatPC32 working
> together make an excellent satellite station.
>
> John
>
> On Sat, May 9, 2020 at 12:50 PM Gerald Witalec via AMSAT-BB <
> amsat-bb at amsat.org> wrote:
>
> > H to everyone on this board. I've been thinking about purchasing the
> > IC-9700. I noticed a lot of you arehaving trouble with the Satpc32
> program.
> > I'm sure there are other programs to use with the 9700 and ifso, what are
> > some of you using and to what extent of success? I have heard of some
> > drifting problemswith the 9700 and hope that has been resolved by Icom.
> > Would need your expertise on these issues. Any help would be greatly
> > appreciated before I decidewhether or not to make that purchase.
> > Jerry...W8RQM
> >
> >
> > _______________________________________________
> > Sent via AMSAT-BB at amsat.org. AMSAT-NA makes this open forum available
> > to all interested persons worldwide without requiring membership.
> Opinions
> > expressed
> > are solely those of the author, and do not reflect the official views of
> > AMSAT-NA.
> > Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite
> program!
> > Subscription settings: https://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: https://www.amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb
>

From ka3hsw at att.net  Sat May  9 17:50:42 2020
From: ka3hsw at att.net (George Henry)
Date: Sat, 9 May 2020 12:50:42 -0500
Subject: [amsat-bb] AO-27
In-Reply-To: <CAJCSnOYb7EmXjOaaN0f7eBZ+54YzVkYG-=rDKy5uSOaCJg_k7w@mail.gmail.com>
References: <DA160C393F9D48D5A2BD7A7A2BD454D3.ref@RadioRoomPC><DA160C393F9D48D5A2BD7A7A2BD454D3@RadioRoomPC>
	<CAJCSnOYb7EmXjOaaN0f7eBZ+54YzVkYG-=rDKy5uSOaCJg_k7w@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <EDB54603DC9841FD934C0E35B6A09786@RadioRoomPC>

Used to be one of my favorite satellites...  My son wrote a nice Java app
that ran on any platform and would give the transponder schedule, current
and future.  

Haven't corresponded with Michael (N3UC, control op) about it since probably
2014...  thought they had given up trying to recover it.


George, KA3HSW

-----Original Message-----
From: AMSAT-BB [mailto:amsat-bb-bounces at amsat.org] On Behalf Of Scott via
AMSAT-BB
Sent: Saturday, May 09, 2020 11:39 AM
To: amsat-bb at amsat.org
Subject: Re: [amsat-bb] AO-27

It's been active at times; apparently a work-in-progress.

Here's the most recent update I've seen, from a tweet this morning from
KE8FZT (@AndrewBNortham):

------
Nice clean telemetry sounds from AO-27! Almost went back inside then N3UC
turned on the voice repeater! Thanks for the QSO!!! Another new bird in the
bag. Only heard one other op on the pass... He was only turning it on at 1
minute increments...
------

-Scott,  K4KDR

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

On Sat, May 9, 2020 at 12:21 PM George Henry via AMSAT-BB <
amsat-bb at amsat.org> wrote:

> I see several reports on the AMSAT satellite status page that AO-27 has
> been
> heard, and Scott, K4KDR, tweeted about a QSO with Glenn, AA5PK...
>
> Is AO-27 actually back from the dead?
>
> George, KA3HSW
>


From kladuke1144 at msn.com  Sat May  9 17:59:07 2020
From: kladuke1144 at msn.com (KERRY LA*DUKE)
Date: Sat, 9 May 2020 17:59:07 +0000
Subject: [amsat-bb] RS-44
In-Reply-To: <ac7090798e88837c4a2fb2edf6090298@etczone.com>
References: <CADGPg2vDrJ6EJRG=KA7=GLHGOBKZ+hK52_ciPQX=9rjRb7hXCA@mail.gmail.com>,
	<ac7090798e88837c4a2fb2edf6090298@etczone.com>
Message-ID: <CY4PR15MB1719E39FCA79471E523F15F8BCA30@CY4PR15MB1719.namprd15.prod.outlook.com>

RS-44 pass at 1745Z sending cw beacon "RS44" about every 10 seconds.
________________________________
From: AMSAT-BB <amsat-bb-bounces at amsat.org> on behalf of Steve Kristoff via AMSAT-BB <amsat-bb at amsat.org>
Sent: Saturday, May 9, 2020 11:34 AM
To: amsat-bb at amsat.org <amsat-bb at amsat.org>
Subject: Re: [amsat-bb] RS-44


Thanks, Roy! I thought my reception set-up was working, but it's hard to tell when you get nothing.
Steve AI9IN

----- Original Message -----
From: Roy Dean via AMSAT-BB (amsat-bb at amsat.org)
Date: 05/09/20 13:07
To: amsat-bb at amsat.org
Subject: Re: [amsat-bb] RS-44

>
> I tried to receive the CW beacon from RS-44 around 1600 UTC today, but
> didn't pick up anything. Did anybody else hear it (or see it on a
> waterfall)? Steve AI9IN


The last few satnogs observations don't show any CW.

--Roy
K3RLD
_______________________________________________



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From w9gb at icloud.com  Sat May  9 18:30:22 2020
From: w9gb at icloud.com (Gregory Beat)
Date: Sat, 9 May 2020 13:30:22 -0500
Subject: [amsat-bb] Fixed Antenna
Message-ID: <B26D0337-BA65-4A18-A304-9DB397DBFCE9@icloud.com>

START with SIMPLE ... Build a Vertical Dipole for 70cm,
then LISTEN to RS-44 beacon and linear transponder.
https://amsat-uk.org/2020/04/30/dosaaf-85-rs-44-amateur-radio-transponder-activated/

20 years ago, Jerry Brown, K5OE wrote a series of DIY Antenna Construction articles, some of these were published in the Amsat Journal.  These satellite and VHF/UHF antennas were built by countless AMSAT members across the world.
http://wb5rmg.somenet.net/k5oe/

Eggbeater II Omni LEO Antenna
http://wb5rmg.somenet.net/k5oe/Eggbeater_2.html

Texas Potato Masher II Antenna
http://wb5rmg.somenet.net/k5oe/Texas_Potato_Masher_2.html

70cm Quagi Antenna
http://wb5rmg.somenet.net/k5oe/70cm_quagi.html

Jeff, K7XQ had problems with all Eggbeater designs (not impressed with performance).
He developed a Tall Quadfillar Helix Antenna ... but no longer posted on web page.

greg, w9gb
AMSAT-NA, AMSAT-UK
==

Date: Sat, 9 May 2020 10:53:55 -0600 (MDT)
From: James Johnson, VA7CND
To: AMSAT-BB Reflector
Subject: [amsat-bb] Fixed Antenna

I have been trying to find a used Eggbeater or similar antenna to use to listen for Satellites. 
The exchange on the USD to CND currency is a killer. I noticed many plans to build one on the internet.  Any suggestions which one would be worth trying for RX to start? 

73, VE7HJ 

From w9gb at icloud.com  Sat May  9 19:12:01 2020
From: w9gb at icloud.com (Gregory Beat)
Date: Sat, 9 May 2020 14:12:01 -0500
Subject: [amsat-bb] Fixed Antenna
In-Reply-To: <B26D0337-BA65-4A18-A304-9DB397DBFCE9@icloud.com>
References: <B26D0337-BA65-4A18-A304-9DB397DBFCE9@icloud.com>
Message-ID: <8A4F51DF-BC1F-4418-B9FB-094EEEE35B69@icloud.com>

?Mac? Wiley, W4YBO is 3-D printing parts for his Texas Potato Masher II Antenna
and using #4 AWG Ground Wire.  Very inexpensive (scrap wire from construction sites).
https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:4281484

greg, w9gb

> 
> Date: Sat, 9 May 2020 10:53:55 -0600 (MDT)
> From: James Johnson, VA7CND
> To: AMSAT-BB Reflector
> Subject: [amsat-bb] Fixed Antenna
> 
> I have been trying to find a used Eggbeater or similar antenna to use to listen for Satellites. 
> The exchange on the USD to CND currency is a killer. I noticed many plans to build one on the internet.  Any suggestions which one would be worth trying for RX to start? 
> 
> 73, VE7HJ 

From w3ab at yahoo.com  Sat May  9 19:30:21 2020
From: w3ab at yahoo.com (GEO Badger)
Date: Sat, 9 May 2020 19:30:21 +0000 (UTC)
Subject: [amsat-bb] Fixed Antenna
In-Reply-To: <B26D0337-BA65-4A18-A304-9DB397DBFCE9@icloud.com>
References: <B26D0337-BA65-4A18-A304-9DB397DBFCE9@icloud.com>
Message-ID: <650772355.744485.1589052621859@mail.yahoo.com>

Oops, this should have gone to the list. My two way wrist watch is acting up.
Or build a j-pole for 70cm. All these can be built inexpensively with items from your local home improvement store. You might also contact local hams.

BTW, since it is for RX only, the dimensions aren't very critical.
---? 
 Ciao baby, catch you on the flip side??
73 de W3AB/GEO ??? 

 http://www.w3ab.org

You can say "over", you can say "out", you just can't say "over and out". 

    On Saturday, May 9, 2020, 11:32:23 AM PDT, Gregory Beat via AMSAT-BB <amsat-bb at amsat.org> wrote:  
 
 START with SIMPLE ... Build a Vertical Dipole for 70cm,
then LISTEN to RS-44 beacon and linear transponder.
https://amsat-uk.org/2020/04/30/dosaaf-85-rs-44-amateur-radio-transponder-activated/

20 years ago, Jerry Brown, K5OE wrote a series of DIY Antenna Construction articles, some of these were published in the Amsat Journal.? These satellite and VHF/UHF antennas were built by countless AMSAT members across the world.
http://wb5rmg.somenet.net/k5oe/

Eggbeater II Omni LEO Antenna
http://wb5rmg.somenet.net/k5oe/Eggbeater_2.html

Texas Potato Masher II Antenna
http://wb5rmg.somenet.net/k5oe/Texas_Potato_Masher_2.html

70cm Quagi Antenna
http://wb5rmg.somenet.net/k5oe/70cm_quagi.html

Jeff, K7XQ had problems with all Eggbeater designs (not impressed with performance).
He developed a Tall Quadfillar Helix Antenna ... but no longer posted on web page.

greg, w9gb
AMSAT-NA, AMSAT-UK
==

Date: Sat, 9 May 2020 10:53:55 -0600 (MDT)
From: James Johnson, VA7CND
To: AMSAT-BB Reflector
Subject: [amsat-bb] Fixed Antenna

I have been trying to find a used Eggbeater or similar antenna to use to listen for Satellites. 
The exchange on the USD to CND currency is a killer. I noticed many plans to build one on the internet.? Any suggestions which one would be worth trying for RX to start? 

73, VE7HJ 
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From pconver at gmail.com  Sat May  9 19:44:27 2020
From: pconver at gmail.com (Pedro Converso)
Date: Sat, 9 May 2020 16:44:27 -0300
Subject: [amsat-bb] Fixed Antenna
In-Reply-To: <650772355.744485.1589052621859@mail.yahoo.com>
References: <B26D0337-BA65-4A18-A304-9DB397DBFCE9@icloud.com>
	<650772355.744485.1589052621859@mail.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <CANTZqKnqBFuNGiyBB3-a1Kz4fMRe6R3XENHD7rO7j1=wO9=Ehg@mail.gmail.com>

If you have a piece of 300ohm TV line, I have had reasonable success
with this simple low SWR, dual band antenna, specially on the more
common low elevation passes:

http://amsat.org.ar/Dual-Band_VHF-UHF_Twinlead_J-Pole_Antenna_pdf-notes_201903101154(1).pdf

73, lu7abf, Pedro

On 5/9/20, GEO Badger via AMSAT-BB <amsat-bb at amsat.org> wrote:
> Oops, this should have gone to the list. My two way wrist watch is acting
> up.
> Or build a j-pole for 70cm. All these can be built inexpensively with items
> from your local home improvement store. You might also contact local hams.
>
> BTW, since it is for RX only, the dimensions aren't very critical.
> ---
>  Ciao baby, catch you on the flip side
> 73 de W3AB/GEO
>
>  http://www.w3ab.org
>
> You can say "over", you can say "out", you just can't say "over and out".
>
>     On Saturday, May 9, 2020, 11:32:23 AM PDT, Gregory Beat via AMSAT-BB
> <amsat-bb at amsat.org> wrote:
>
>  START with SIMPLE ... Build a Vertical Dipole for 70cm,
> then LISTEN to RS-44 beacon and linear transponder.
> https://amsat-uk.org/2020/04/30/dosaaf-85-rs-44-amateur-radio-transponder-activated/
>
> 20 years ago, Jerry Brown, K5OE wrote a series of DIY Antenna Construction
> articles, some of these were published in the Amsat Journal.  These
> satellite and VHF/UHF antennas were built by countless AMSAT members across
> the world.
> http://wb5rmg.somenet.net/k5oe/
>
> Eggbeater II Omni LEO Antenna
> http://wb5rmg.somenet.net/k5oe/Eggbeater_2.html
>
> Texas Potato Masher II Antenna
> http://wb5rmg.somenet.net/k5oe/Texas_Potato_Masher_2.html
>
> 70cm Quagi Antenna
> http://wb5rmg.somenet.net/k5oe/70cm_quagi.html
>
> Jeff, K7XQ had problems with all Eggbeater designs (not impressed with
> performance).
> He developed a Tall Quadfillar Helix Antenna ... but no longer posted on web
> page.
>
> greg, w9gb
> AMSAT-NA, AMSAT-UK
> ==
>
> Date: Sat, 9 May 2020 10:53:55 -0600 (MDT)
> From: James Johnson, VA7CND
> To: AMSAT-BB Reflector
> Subject: [amsat-bb] Fixed Antenna
>
> I have been trying to find a used Eggbeater or similar antenna to use to
> listen for Satellites.
> The exchange on the USD to CND currency is a killer. I noticed many plans to
> build one on the internet.  Any suggestions which one would be worth trying
> for RX to start?
>
> 73, VE7HJ
> _______________________________________________
> Sent via AMSAT-BB at amsat.org. AMSAT-NA makes this open forum available
> to all 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. Opinions
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From n4laz at yahoo.com  Sat May  9 20:19:46 2020
From: n4laz at yahoo.com (Andrew Lazenby)
Date: Sat, 9 May 2020 20:19:46 +0000 (UTC)
Subject: [amsat-bb] Icom IC-821 issues
References: <1083613016.759149.1589055586311.ref@mail.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <1083613016.759149.1589055586311@mail.yahoo.com>

Hello all,?I recently purchased a Icom IC-821H with a few issues. When first powered up, the display has a series of dashes across it, and there is no receive audio. After it warms up for 10min or so it will begin to flicker, and then it comes up and operates as it should. Has anyone ever encountered this issue, and/or have a fix for it??Thanks,?Andrew N4LAZ

Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android

From kelley at analogman.tech  Sat May  9 20:53:49 2020
From: kelley at analogman.tech (Kelley)
Date: Sat, 9 May 2020 15:53:49 -0500
Subject: [amsat-bb] Funcube Dongle +
Message-ID: <53d842f8-d45b-89c2-2e2c-e159ae8f1677@analogman.tech>

Hi all,

I'm having problems with the FUNCube dashboard and the FUNCube dongle +. 
When I start the dashboard and select the capture option, I see the 
FUNCube Dongle option and it is not grayed out. When I select it, I get 
an error box saying that the program is unable to capture using the 
FUNCube Dongle. It lists a webpage to go to for help, but the webpage 
cannot be found.

I just had this FUNCube Dongle working on a Windows 10 machine. I moved 
it to a Windows 7 machine and loaded a new copy of the dashboard 
software. The FUNCube Dongle shows up in the list of sound devices. From 
what I can see, the drivers loaded correctly.

I looked at the last year or so of AMSAT-BB and didn't see any postings 
relevant to my problem. Any thoughts on this?

Thanks,

Kelley - W0RK


From w3ab at yahoo.com  Sat May  9 21:34:30 2020
From: w3ab at yahoo.com (W3AB/GEO)
Date: Sat, 09 May 2020 14:34:30 -0700
Subject: [amsat-bb] Icom IC-821 issues
In-Reply-To: <1083613016.759149.1589055586311@mail.yahoo.com>
References: <1083613016.759149.1589055586311.ref@mail.yahoo.com>
	<1083613016.759149.1589055586311@mail.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <205503a5-af83-4477-9209-511cf6c3e89b@yahoo.com>

I would assume some electrolytics in the power supply.

?___
Sent from my two way wrist watch
73 de W3AB/GEO?

On May 9, 2020, 14:06, at 14:06, Andrew Lazenby via AMSAT-BB <amsat-bb at amsat.org> wrote:
>Hello all,?I recently purchased a Icom IC-821H with a few issues. When
>first powered up, the display has a series of dashes across it, and
>there is no receive audio. After it warms up for 10min or so it will
>begin to flicker, and then it comes up and operates as it should. Has
>anyone ever encountered this issue, and/or have a fix for
>it??Thanks,?Andrew N4LAZ
>
>Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android
>_______________________________________________
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>to all interested persons worldwide without requiring membership.
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>of AMSAT-NA.
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>program!
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From w3ab at yahoo.com  Sat May  9 21:34:30 2020
From: w3ab at yahoo.com (W3AB/GEO)
Date: Sat, 09 May 2020 14:34:30 -0700
Subject: [amsat-bb] Icom IC-821 issues
In-Reply-To: <1083613016.759149.1589055586311@mail.yahoo.com>
References: <1083613016.759149.1589055586311.ref@mail.yahoo.com>
	<1083613016.759149.1589055586311@mail.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <205503a5-af83-4477-9209-511cf6c3e89b@yahoo.com>

I would assume some electrolytics in the power supply.

?___
Sent from my two way wrist watch
73 de W3AB/GEO?

On May 9, 2020, 14:06, at 14:06, Andrew Lazenby via AMSAT-BB <amsat-bb at amsat.org> wrote:
>Hello all,?I recently purchased a Icom IC-821H with a few issues. When
>first powered up, the display has a series of dashes across it, and
>there is no receive audio. After it warms up for 10min or so it will
>begin to flicker, and then it comes up and operates as it should. Has
>anyone ever encountered this issue, and/or have a fix for
>it??Thanks,?Andrew N4LAZ
>
>Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android
>_______________________________________________
>Sent via AMSAT-BB at amsat.org. AMSAT-NA makes this open forum available
>to all 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 k6vug at sbcglobal.net  Sat May  9 21:43:48 2020
From: k6vug at sbcglobal.net (k6vug at sbcglobal.net)
Date: Sat, 9 May 2020 21:43:48 +0000 (UTC)
Subject: [amsat-bb] Fixed Antenna
In-Reply-To: <CANTZqKnqBFuNGiyBB3-a1Kz4fMRe6R3XENHD7rO7j1=wO9=Ehg@mail.gmail.com>
References: <B26D0337-BA65-4A18-A304-9DB397DBFCE9@icloud.com>
	<650772355.744485.1589052621859@mail.yahoo.com>
	<CANTZqKnqBFuNGiyBB3-a1Kz4fMRe6R3XENHD7rO7j1=wO9=Ehg@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <858476787.211957.1589060628645@mail.yahoo.com>

 If you are ok with a nuts, bolts and small tools, a horizontal-Vee dipole is a great fun project to do and use, 
I demo NOAA WX sats with it. 

73!Umeshk6vug





    On Saturday, May 9, 2020, 12:45:52 PM PDT, Pedro Converso via AMSAT-BB <amsat-bb at amsat.org> wrote:  
 
 If you have a piece of 300ohm TV line, I have had reasonable success
with this simple low SWR, dual band antenna, specially on the more
common low elevation passes:

http://amsat.org.ar/Dual-Band_VHF-UHF_Twinlead_J-Pole_Antenna_pdf-notes_201903101154(1).pdf

73, lu7abf, Pedro

On 5/9/20, GEO Badger via AMSAT-BB <amsat-bb at amsat.org> wrote:
> Oops, this should have gone to the list. My two way wrist watch is acting
> up.
> Or build a j-pole for 70cm. All these can be built inexpensively with items
> from your local home improvement store. You might also contact local hams.
>
> BTW, since it is for RX only, the dimensions aren't very critical.
> ---
>? Ciao baby, catch you on the flip side
> 73 de W3AB/GEO
>
>? http://www.w3ab.org
>
> You can say "over", you can say "out", you just can't say "over and out".
>
>? ? On Saturday, May 9, 2020, 11:32:23 AM PDT, Gregory Beat via AMSAT-BB
> <amsat-bb at amsat.org> wrote:
>
>? START with SIMPLE ... Build a Vertical Dipole for 70cm,
> then LISTEN to RS-44 beacon and linear transponder.
> https://amsat-uk.org/2020/04/30/dosaaf-85-rs-44-amateur-radio-transponder-activated/
>
> 20 years ago, Jerry Brown, K5OE wrote a series of DIY Antenna Construction
> articles, some of these were published in the Amsat Journal.? These
> satellite and VHF/UHF antennas were built by countless AMSAT members across
> the world.
> http://wb5rmg.somenet.net/k5oe/
>
> Eggbeater II Omni LEO Antenna
> http://wb5rmg.somenet.net/k5oe/Eggbeater_2.html
>
> Texas Potato Masher II Antenna
> http://wb5rmg.somenet.net/k5oe/Texas_Potato_Masher_2.html
>
> 70cm Quagi Antenna
> http://wb5rmg.somenet.net/k5oe/70cm_quagi.html
>
> Jeff, K7XQ had problems with all Eggbeater designs (not impressed with
> performance).
> He developed a Tall Quadfillar Helix Antenna ... but no longer posted on web
> page.
>
> greg, w9gb
> AMSAT-NA, AMSAT-UK
> ==
>
> Date: Sat, 9 May 2020 10:53:55 -0600 (MDT)
> From: James Johnson, VA7CND
> To: AMSAT-BB Reflector
> Subject: [amsat-bb] Fixed Antenna
>
> I have been trying to find a used Eggbeater or similar antenna to use to
> listen for Satellites.
> The exchange on the USD to CND currency is a killer. I noticed many plans to
> build one on the internet.? Any suggestions which one would be worth trying
> for RX to start?
>
> 73, VE7HJ
> _______________________________________________
> Sent via AMSAT-BB at amsat.org. AMSAT-NA makes this open forum available
> to all interested persons worldwide without requiring membership. Opinions
> expressed
> are solely those of the author, and do not reflect the official views of
> AMSAT-NA.
> Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite program!
> Subscription settings: https://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: https://www.amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb
>
_______________________________________________
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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 k6vug at sbcglobal.net  Sat May  9 21:43:48 2020
From: k6vug at sbcglobal.net (k6vug at sbcglobal.net)
Date: Sat, 9 May 2020 21:43:48 +0000 (UTC)
Subject: [amsat-bb] Fixed Antenna
In-Reply-To: <CANTZqKnqBFuNGiyBB3-a1Kz4fMRe6R3XENHD7rO7j1=wO9=Ehg@mail.gmail.com>
References: <B26D0337-BA65-4A18-A304-9DB397DBFCE9@icloud.com>
	<650772355.744485.1589052621859@mail.yahoo.com>
	<CANTZqKnqBFuNGiyBB3-a1Kz4fMRe6R3XENHD7rO7j1=wO9=Ehg@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <858476787.211957.1589060628645@mail.yahoo.com>

 If you are ok with a nuts, bolts and small tools, a horizontal-Vee dipole is a great fun project to do and use, 
I demo NOAA WX sats with it. 

73!Umeshk6vug





    On Saturday, May 9, 2020, 12:45:52 PM PDT, Pedro Converso via AMSAT-BB <amsat-bb at amsat.org> wrote:  
 
 If you have a piece of 300ohm TV line, I have had reasonable success
with this simple low SWR, dual band antenna, specially on the more
common low elevation passes:

http://amsat.org.ar/Dual-Band_VHF-UHF_Twinlead_J-Pole_Antenna_pdf-notes_201903101154(1).pdf

73, lu7abf, Pedro

On 5/9/20, GEO Badger via AMSAT-BB <amsat-bb at amsat.org> wrote:
> Oops, this should have gone to the list. My two way wrist watch is acting
> up.
> Or build a j-pole for 70cm. All these can be built inexpensively with items
> from your local home improvement store. You might also contact local hams.
>
> BTW, since it is for RX only, the dimensions aren't very critical.
> ---
>? Ciao baby, catch you on the flip side
> 73 de W3AB/GEO
>
>? http://www.w3ab.org
>
> You can say "over", you can say "out", you just can't say "over and out".
>
>? ? On Saturday, May 9, 2020, 11:32:23 AM PDT, Gregory Beat via AMSAT-BB
> <amsat-bb at amsat.org> wrote:
>
>? START with SIMPLE ... Build a Vertical Dipole for 70cm,
> then LISTEN to RS-44 beacon and linear transponder.
> https://amsat-uk.org/2020/04/30/dosaaf-85-rs-44-amateur-radio-transponder-activated/
>
> 20 years ago, Jerry Brown, K5OE wrote a series of DIY Antenna Construction
> articles, some of these were published in the Amsat Journal.? These
> satellite and VHF/UHF antennas were built by countless AMSAT members across
> the world.
> http://wb5rmg.somenet.net/k5oe/
>
> Eggbeater II Omni LEO Antenna
> http://wb5rmg.somenet.net/k5oe/Eggbeater_2.html
>
> Texas Potato Masher II Antenna
> http://wb5rmg.somenet.net/k5oe/Texas_Potato_Masher_2.html
>
> 70cm Quagi Antenna
> http://wb5rmg.somenet.net/k5oe/70cm_quagi.html
>
> Jeff, K7XQ had problems with all Eggbeater designs (not impressed with
> performance).
> He developed a Tall Quadfillar Helix Antenna ... but no longer posted on web
> page.
>
> greg, w9gb
> AMSAT-NA, AMSAT-UK
> ==
>
> Date: Sat, 9 May 2020 10:53:55 -0600 (MDT)
> From: James Johnson, VA7CND
> To: AMSAT-BB Reflector
> Subject: [amsat-bb] Fixed Antenna
>
> I have been trying to find a used Eggbeater or similar antenna to use to
> listen for Satellites.
> The exchange on the USD to CND currency is a killer. I noticed many plans to
> build one on the internet.? Any suggestions which one would be worth trying
> for RX to start?
>
> 73, VE7HJ
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> to all interested persons worldwide without requiring membership. Opinions
> expressed
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> AMSAT-NA.
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> expressed
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From pinoleronica at hotmail.com  Sat May  9 22:24:15 2020
From: pinoleronica at hotmail.com (Rafael Pena)
Date: Sat, 9 May 2020 22:24:15 +0000
Subject: [amsat-bb] SatPC32 V. 12.8d - Satellites Source Files issues
In-Reply-To: <mailman.28475.1589060121.2947.amsat-bb@amsat.org>
References: <mailman.28475.1589060121.2947.amsat-bb@amsat.org>
Message-ID: <DM5PR03MB3228E8A8061E28664B66A181C6A30@DM5PR03MB3228.namprd03.prod.outlook.com>


Fellows I would like some guidance with the satellites source files.   The following has started to bug my mind.

I have added certain satellites under the various source files, i.e., amateur, nasa, nasabre TXT files.   nasa has lots of them.   When I switch to any other one, I lose the nasa set up and the last one I pick remains the default for all of them.   

It is a pain because then I have to recreate each one again the way I like them.   I don't recall this happening before.  Did I touch something?

Rafael / NN3RP

From wageners at gmail.com  Sat May  9 22:53:39 2020
From: wageners at gmail.com (Stefan Wagener)
Date: Sat, 9 May 2020 17:53:39 -0500
Subject: [amsat-bb] SatPC32 V. 12.8d - Satellites Source Files issues
In-Reply-To: <DM5PR03MB3228E8A8061E28664B66A181C6A30@DM5PR03MB3228.namprd03.prod.outlook.com>
References: <mailman.28475.1589060121.2947.amsat-bb@amsat.org>
	<DM5PR03MB3228E8A8061E28664B66A181C6A30@DM5PR03MB3228.namprd03.prod.outlook.com>
Message-ID: <CAKu8kHDgwBL4aTXnPtKafvkH=9muj6yd2TSUwnK-KNCZ=KYkWQ@mail.gmail.com>

If you go in "satellite" menu you see three columns. First one is your
source file (keps), second one called "Available" are the satellites in
that source file and third one is "Selected [Standard]". If you look at the
name of that column, there is a reason why it is called [Standard]. This is
your first group, it is called "Standard" and is default group! If you
click on "Groups" you see other groups. The first one is "Standard". Each
group, like your "Standard" Group can only be associated with *one* source
file at a time! So if you selected "amateur.txt" as your source file and
selected satellites out of that list in the third column, your "Standard"
group is now associated with amateur.txt. once you click "Ok". Every time
you select another source file and new satellites and hit 'OK" you point
the Standard Group to that new sources file and satellites and the old one
are not accessible anymore since your standard group is now associated with
the new source file and new satellites. Now, since you have the option to
assign different groups or create new ones, you can associate them with
different source files and satellites and just switch the group. Please
also read the manual!

73 Stefan VE4SW

On Sat, May 9, 2020 at 5:26 PM Rafael Pena via AMSAT-BB <amsat-bb at amsat.org>
wrote:

>
> Fellows I would like some guidance with the satellites source files.   The
> following has started to bug my mind.
>
> I have added certain satellites under the various source files, i.e.,
> amateur, nasa, nasabre TXT files.   nasa has lots of them.   When I switch
> to any other one, I lose the nasa set up and the last one I pick remains
> the default for all of them.
>
> It is a pain because then I have to recreate each one again the way I like
> them.   I don't recall this happening before.  Did I touch something?
>
> Rafael / NN3RP
> _______________________________________________
> Sent via AMSAT-BB at amsat.org. AMSAT-NA makes this open forum available
> to all interested persons worldwide without requiring membership. Opinions
> expressed
> are solely those of the author, and do not reflect the official views of
> AMSAT-NA.
> Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite program!
> Subscription settings: https://www.amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb
>

From ka3hsw at att.net  Sat May  9 23:21:47 2020
From: ka3hsw at att.net (George Henry)
Date: Sat, 9 May 2020 18:21:47 -0500
Subject: [amsat-bb] AO-27
References: <318E1DA0024F4457835AB8C603C11038.ref@RadioRoomPC>
Message-ID: <318E1DA0024F4457835AB8C603C11038@RadioRoomPC>

Just worked Michael (N3UC) thru it...  Nice signal from the old bird!

 

 

George, KA3HSW

 

 


From mjohns+K0JM at luther.edu  Sun May 10 00:01:00 2020
From: mjohns+K0JM at luther.edu (Mark D. Johns)
Date: Sat, 9 May 2020 19:01:00 -0500
Subject: [amsat-bb] ANS-131 AMSAT News Service Weekly Bulletins
Message-ID: <CAHKCqnDuSOjrQ5HLUSMoKfEdRR-mfyP4h7RMQEt2XbRQBLHRyw@mail.gmail.com>

AMSAT NEWS SERVICE
ANS-131

The AMSAT News Service bulletins are a free, weekly news and infor-
mation service of AMSAT, 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 commun-
icating 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
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In this edition:

* 2019 Back Issues of The AMSAT Journal on launch.amsat.org
* Call for Nominations - 2020 AMSAT Board of Directors Election
* New Chinese Amateur Satellites Expected to Launch in September
* Cubesat Developers Workshop Presentations Available
* Visual Observations Of RS-44 Underway
* Hack-a-Sat Call for Participation
* NASA TV To Air Cygnus Departure From Space Station
* Online Amateur Radio Satellite Talk on Zoom
* Satellite Distance Records Set
* Upcoming Satellite Operations
* ARISS News
* Hamfests, Conventions, Maker Faires, and Other Events
* Satellite Shorts From All Over


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ANS-131 AMSAT News Service Weekly Bulletins

AMSAT News Service Bulletin 131.01
>From AMSAT HQ KENSINGTON, MD.
DATE 2020-May-10
To All RADIO AMATEURS
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2019 Back Issues of The AMSAT Journal on launch.amsat.org

AMSAT's new online member portal, launch.amsat.org, is up and running.
All AMSAT members must log in and update their contact information to
ensure continued, uniterrupted service. Full instructions for getting
logged in are in the March/April issue of The AMSAT Journal, avail-
able for free download on amsat.org and launch.amsat.org.  There is
also separate instructions on each site.

Those interested in joining AMSAT can create an account, using the
Join link on launch.amsat.org

IMPORTANT UPDATE:  AMSAT's Member Portal not only puts you in charge
of your member account but gives you exclusive access to member-only
content. Want to read back issues of The AMSAT Journal, in full color?
We just posted all 2019 issues, plus the first two issues of 2020. We
will continue to work on uploading prior years, so check back often.

Log in today!

(ANS thanks Robert Bankston, KE4AL, AMSAT VP-Member Services for the
above information)

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         Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the AMSAT office
    is closed until further notice. For details, please visit
  https://www.amsat.org/amsat-office-closed-until-further-notice/

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Call for Nominations - 2020 AMSAT Board of Directors Election

AMSAT solicits nominations for the 2020 AMSAT Board of Directors
election, to be held in the third quarter of the year. The seats of
the following three incumbent Directors expire in 2020 and will be
filled by this year's election: Tom Clark, K3IO; Mark Hammond, N8MH;
and Bruce Paige, KK5DO. Further, up to two Alternate Directors may be
elected for one-year terms.

A valid nomination for Director must be written and requires either
one Member Society or five current individual members in good standing
to nominate an AMSAT member. Written nominations, with the nominee?s
name, call sign, and contact information, as well as the nominators'
names, call signs, and contact information, should be sent to the
AMSAT Secretary:

Brennan Price, N4QX
300 Locust St SE, Unit E
Vienna VA 22180-4869
brennanprice at verizon.net

A copy should be sent to AMSAT Manager, Martha Saragovitz, at
martha at amsat.org.

The AMSAT bylaws require that the nomination be written and in the
form specified by the Secretary. In light of the ongoing pandemic and
the resulting closure of the physical office, the Secretary has
elected to accept written nomination materials in electronic form,
including e-mail or electronic image of a paper document. Fax trans-
missions cannot be accepted due to the closure of the office.

No matter what means are used, petitions MUST be received by the
Secretary no later than June 15th. The Secretary will verify the qual-
ifications of candidates and nominating members or Member Societies as
petitions are received, and will notify candidates whether their nom-
inations are in order by the end of June.

[ANS thanks Brennan Price, N4QX, AMSAT Secretary, for the above
information]

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New Chinese Amateur Satellites Expected to Launch in September

Two new Chinese amateur radio satellites are now expected to launch on
September 15, 2020. The first of these satellites, CAS-7A, is a 27 kg
microsat (750 mm x 650 mm x 260 mm) with three-axis stabilization and
several transponders. The transponders include a 15m to 10m linear
transponder (H/t), a 15m to 70cm linear transponder (H/u), and a 2m to
70cm linear transponder(V/u). The satellite also includes a 2m to 70cm
(V/u) FM transponder. Several beacons and data downlinks are also feat-
ured, CW beacons on 10m and 70cm, 4.8k or 9.6k GMSK telemetry on 70cm,
and a 1 Mbps GMSK image data downlink on 3cm for the on board camera.
IARU coordinated frequencies for the uplinks and downlinks are listed
below.

This launch is also expected to carry CAS-7C, a 2U CubeSat with a V/u
linear transponder and a CW beacon. Frequencies for CAS-7C have not
been coordinated by the IARU at the time of this writing. CAS-7C will
also deploy a 1 mm diameter 1080 meter long carbon fiber rope.

CAS-7A and CAS-7C will launch from Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center
into a 500 km sun-synchronous orbit with an inclination of 98 degrees.

Frequencies:

CAS-7A H/t Linear Transponder
Uplink - 21.245MHz through 21.275 MHz
Downlink - 29.435MHz through 29.465 MHz
CW Beacon 29.425 MHz

CAS-7A H/u Linear Transponder
Uplink - 21.3125 MHz through 21.3275 MHz
Downlink - 435.3575 MHz through 435.3725 MHz
CW Beacon 435.430MHz

CAS-7A V/u Linear Transponder
Uplink - 145.865 MHz through 145.895 MHz
Downlink - 435.385 MHz through 435.415 MHz
CW Beacon 435.430MHz

CAS-7A V/u FM Transponder
Uplink 145.950 MHz
Downlink 435.455 MHz

4.8k / 9.6k GMSK telemetry downlink - 435.480 MHz
1 Mbps GMSK image data downlink - 10460.00 MHz

[ANS thanks the IARU for the above information]

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Cubesat Developers Workshop Presentations Available

Although we are not able to come together in San Luis Obispo for the
CubeSat Developers Workshop today, we are excited to share some of the
presentations that would have taken place with you online. Find the
slide decks for these presentations on our archive
<http://mstl.atl.calpoly.edu/~workshop/archive/> as well as videos on
our YouTube channel
<https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCENz0fNHsDR8Kz3jM6C_VWw/featured>.

You will also be able to find all of our previous Workshop presentations
in NASA's Small Spacecraft Systems Virtual Institute (S3VI)
<https://www.nasa.gov/smallsat-institute>. We are excited to have our
archives integrated into S3VI and hope you can use this tool to further
your research and involvement with CubeSat.

If you were selected to present your abstract at this year's Workshop
and would still like your presentation to be included in our archive,
email us at cubesat-workshop at calpoly.edu
<mailto:cubesat-workshop at calpoly.edu>.

We also want to share some of our CDW Zoom backgrounds with you. Feel
free to download and use them in your next meeting!

We look forward to welcoming you all back to San Luis Obispo from *April
27-29, 2021* for the next CubeSat Developers Workshop. We will continue
to announce new deadlines and registration information via email and on
our website <https://www.cubesat.org/workshop-information> as we
continue to plan for 2021. Be sure to join the CubeSat Workshop mailing
list <http://www.cubesat.org/mailinglist/> for future announcements.

We hope you continue working together (from home) to advance CubeSats

[ANS thanks JoAnne Maenpaa, K9JKM, for the above information]

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Visual Observations Of RS-44 Underway

Visual observations of the payload and attached Briz-KM rocket body
made whilst the object has been flying over the UK at night, indica-
ted a rotation period of 19 seconds. Optically with binoculars, it
appeared between magnitude +5 to invisible in hazy moonlit skies, on
near zenithal transits. No flashes nor glints were observed, which
could indicate the stack is in a slow roll along the longitudinal
axis, rather than a tumbling motion.

On a radio aspect, it would appear the beacon signals are stronger
as the payload approaches, declining thereafter upon passing TCA.
Assuming RS-44 is mounted to the front and that some aerials have
deployed, then this would account for the phenomenon, as receding
away from the station would have the aerials blocked by the Briz
rocket body - however, I have not seen any information released as to
the physical condition of RS-44. It would be useful for the transmit-
ters to remain on, to monitor over the long term if the nutation rate
slows over time. The CW beacon was timed at 20 seconds between trans-
mission, which fits with the optical work, but this may well just be
coincidental as to how the beacon is programmed.

Later radio monitoring indicates the beacon repetition is 15-16 sec-
onds on the callsign being transmitted. Whether this ties in with
hopefully future optical work to see if the spin rate has slowed to
the same, or we have a differential - we wait and see!

[ANS thanks Max White, M0VNG, for the above information]

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Hack-a-Sat Call for Participation

I've put out the call for participation for the Hack-a-Sat competition
in the past, and would like to bring you all up to date on the devel-
opments and opportunities that have developed since.

The website is here: https://www.hackasat.com/

Hack-a-Sat is an activity that was scheduled to happen at the in-per-
son DEFCON event.

As of today, yes, it's true. DEFCON has been cancelled.

Those of you that have volunteered at Ham Radio Village in the past
are familiar with the event. For those of you that are not, it's a
long-running hacking and cybersecurity event that has enthusiastical-
ly adopted everything RF and amateur radio.

The United States Air Force, in conjunction with the Defense Digital
Service, organized this year?s Space Security Challenge, called Hack-
A-Sat. This challenge asks hackers from around the world to focus
their skills and creativity on solving cybersecurity challenges on
space systems. This competition is going to be held! It's now a vir-
tual event.

Security in the amateur radio sense of the word is fundamentally dif-
ferent from commercial and military applications. We have an advan-
tage here, mainly due to the enormous leverage we have due to our con-
text being completely different from what the Air Force and commercial
interests assume. This is, essentially, a diversity advantage.

If you want to participate on an experienced Capture The Flag (CTF)
team, then I am here to extend an invitation. Anyone that reads
through the rules and can afford to spend some time during the event
is invited to apply to join Vaporsec. This is a team that has a major-
ity of information security professionals. There are some satellite
industry people, some amateur involvement, and I'd like to make sure
that anyone interested in competing from AMSAT-BB gets a chance to
join a competitive team.

The benefits to amateur radio are primarily technical, with policy and
security a close second. The Air Force has some agendas here in terms
of improving satellite security. Exposure to the challenges alone is a
an excellent opportunity to learn more about modern satellite technol-
ogy...and what a significant player in space wants to find out more
about. Don't assume that that the challenges in the competition are
going to be "too hard." What is trivial for one viewpoint is unsolv-
able for another.

I'll be writing about the event and what we learned when it is over,
so this sort of knowledge will not be secret. However, there is no
replacement for participation, and you could very well have the prac-
tical knowledge, gained from operating real satellites, that wins the
competition. As you can see from the website, there is some real money
involved and opportunities for technical writing.

Let me know at w5nyv at arrl.net if you would like to talk more about
joining a CTF team for this really neat and unique event. Know someone
that you think should participate? Please forward to them.

[ANS thanks Michelle Thompson, W5NYV, AMSAT Board Member for the
above information]

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NASA TV To Air Cygnus Departure From Space Station

Nearly three months after delivering several tons of supplies and sci-
entific experiments to the International Space Station, Northrup Grum-
man?s unpiloted Cygnus cargo craft is scheduled to depart the Inter-
national Space Station on Monday, May 11.

Live coverage of the spacecraft?s release will air on NASA Television
and the agency?s website beginning at 11:45 a.m. EDT, with release
scheduled for noon.

Dubbed the ?SS Robert H. Lawrence,? Cygnus arrived at the station on
February 18. Within 24 hours of its release, Cygnus will begin its
secondary mission, hosting the Spacecraft Fire Safety Experiment ? IV
(Saffire-IV), which provides an environment to safely study fire in
microgravity. It also will deploy a series of payloads. Northrop Grum-
man flight controllers in Dulles, Virginia, will initiate Cygnus? de-
orbit to burn up in Earth?s atmosphere Monday, May 25.

More information on Cygnus? mission and the International Space Sta-
tion can be found at: http://www.nasa.gov/station

[ANS thanks Southgate ARC for the above information]

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Online Amateur Radio Satellite Talk on Zoom

Robin Moseley, G1MHU, will give a talk on Zoom titled ?Introduction
to amateur satellites, meteor scatter, EME and ISS? on Wednesday,
May 13, at 1830z

The presentation is being organised by the Denby Dales Amateur Radio
Society and being on Zoom it?ll be viewable on any Tablet or Smartphone
with the Zoom App or from a Windows PC or Laptop.

The Zoom meeting ID is 278 609 9353 https://zoom.us/j/2786099353

[ANS thanks AMSAT-UK for the above information]

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Satellite Distance Records Set

Satellite operators are rapidly pushing towards the 7,942 km theoret-
ical maximum range on RS-44. The 7,859 km record held by KI7UNJ and
JA0CAW was eclipsed on 06-May-2020 at 19:00 UTC with a QSO between
EA4CYQ and UA0STM, a distance of 7,894 km. On 09-May-2020, this record
fell again when W5CBF in Louisiana, USA worked LA7XK in Norway, a
distance of 7,916 km.

Another claimed DX record was also claimed on May 6. This time it was
on PO-101 (Diwata2PH). EA4SG reports working R9LR at 23:03 UTC. The
distance between the two stations is 5,128 km.

Distance records for all satellites are maintained at:
https://www.amsat.org/satellite-distance-records/

Please email n8hm [at] amsat.org if you wish to claim a new record,
longer distance QSO not yet documented, or records for any other sat-
ellite/transponder not yet listed. Please note that if a satellite
carries multiple transponders or supports multiple frequency bands,
records on each transponder/band may be claimed, such as Mode A and B
on AO-7 or Mode U/S, L/S, U/K, etc, on AO-40. This includes the ISS
and records may be claimed for the packet digipeater and crossband re-
peater, but does not include different operating modes on the same
transponder (such as CW or SSB on AO-7 Mode B).

[ANS thanks Paul Stoetzer, N8HM, AMSAT Executive VP, for the above
information]

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Upcoming Satellite Operations

Mitch, AD0HJ, has decided to "go check on the tree" in North Dakota.
He has also said he will be activating a bunch of grids:
    5/20 UTC DN96/97
    5/21 UTC DN78/88
    5/22 UTC DN76/77
    5/23 UTC DN86/87
    5/24 UTC EN06/16
Details on his Twitter page, @ad0hj

Ron, AD0DX, and Doug, N6UA, are making another run at the elusive DL88
in Big Bend National Park, Texas. They tried this grid back in March,
and due to the mud couldn?t get to the grid, so never ones to quit, off
they go again. The tentative date is Sunday May 31, 2020. They will be
using the K5Z call sign. More information is available at the K5Z QRZ
Page.

Please submit any additions or corrections to ke0pbr (at) gmail.com

[ANS thanks Paul Overnfor, KE0PBR, the *NEW* AMSAT rover page manager(!)
for the above information. Welcome aboard, Paul.]

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ARISS News

Amateurs and others around the world may listen in on contacts between
amateurs operating in schools and allowing students to interact with
astronauts and cosmonauts aboard the International Space Station. The
downlink frequency on which to listen is 145.800 MHz worldwide.

Airdrie Space Science Club, Airdrie, AB, Canada, Multi-point tele-
bridge via ZS6JON. The ISS callsign is presently scheduled to be NA1SS
and the scheduled astronaut is Chris Cassidy, KF5KDR. The contact is
go for Friday 2020-05-15 15:10:28 UTC with 55 degrees over South
Africa.

ARISS is very aware of the impact that COVID-19 is having on schools
and the public in general. As such, we may have last minute cancella-
tions or postponements of school contacts.  As always, ARISS will try
to provide everyone with near-real-time updates at the ARISS webpage:
https://www.ariss.org/

[ANS thanks Charlie Sufana, AJ9N, one of the ARISS operation team men-
tors for the above information]


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    AMSAT, along with our ARISS partners, is developing an amateur
    radio package, including two-way communication capability, to
            be carried on-board Gateway in lunar orbit.

   Support AMSAT's projects today at https://www.amsat.org/donate/

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Hamfests, Conventions, Maker Faires, and Other Events

Want to see AMSAT in action or learn more about amateur radio in space?
AMSAT Ambassadors provide presentations, demonstrate communicating
through amateur satellites, and host information tables at club meet-
ings, hamfests, conventions, maker faires, and other events.

Due to COVID-19, many hamfest and events around the United States have
been cancelled or postponed.  While we make every effort to ensure the
information contained below is correct, there may be some that we
missed. We wish all of you safekeeping and hope to be at a hamfest
near you soon.

Current schedule:
    No scheduled events

The following events scheduled to have an AMSAT presence have been
CANCELED:
    May 8-9, 2020 Prescott Hamfest, Prescott, AZ
    May 15-17, Hamvention, Xenia, OH
    June 12-13, 2020, Ham-Com, Plano, TX

A copy of the AMSAT hamfest brochure is available for download from:
https://bit.ly/2ygVFmV  This color brochure is designed to be printed
double-sided and folded into a tri-fold handout.

To include your upcoming AMSAT presentation and/or demonstration,
please send an email to ambassadors (at) amsat (dot) org.

[ANS thanks Robert Bankston, KE4AL, AMSAT VP-User Services for the
above information]

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Satellite Shorts From All Over

+ Virgin Orbit tweets that it is celebrating a big win this week after
  the successful completion of a wet dress rehearsal with LauncherOne
  just in time for #NationalSpaceDay! Wet dress rehearsals with all
  commodities loaded is one of the last major events before launch.
  (ANS thanks @Virgin_Orbit for the above information)

+ A new version of the North American Overlay Mapper program: v4.0.0.0
  has been released for Windows 7 and 10, with many new features. The
  'NAOMI' program can import ADIF logs, Cabrillo logs, and a variety
  of lists, and then georeference them from the latest FCC and ISED
  databases, and then plot North American QSOs, Grid Locators, and
  Counties, onto 47 maps at 1:2,000,000 scale, 2 North American over-
  view maps at 1:20,000,000 scale, a zoomable Online Map with a choice
  of map-providers, a full-screen World Map, and a Great Circle Map
  with a choice of 16 different backgrounds. You can edit logs, check
  for errors, parse for counties, export data in different formats,
  search and browse the databases, overlay a variety of lists, export
  the maps for use in other applications, or to share online. NAOMI is
  available at: https://www.mapability.com/ei8ic/naomi/index.php
  (ANS thanks Southgate ARC for the above information)

+ NASA will pay a staggering $146 million for each SLS rocket engine,
  with 4 needed per SLS flight. These Space Shuttle main engines were
  intended to be reused, but SLS will throw them away. Other things
  you could buy for $146 million: two basic Atlas V rocket launches,
  three Falcon 9 launches, or a fully expendable Falcon Heavy launch,
  with 2/3 the lift capacity at 1/20th the cost.
  (ANS thanks The Orbital Index for the above information)

+ A study has found that all 1,078 commercially-launched smallsats in
  the last five years experienced delays, with a median delay of 128
  days. The largest delay categories: 11% of delays were administra-
  tive, 13% were ISS manifest changes (for ISS-deployed sats), 20%
  were due to delays in launch vehicle development, and 40% were due
  to primary payload delays affecting their rideshares. Full report
  at https://bit.ly/3fuw1Mz
  (ANS thanks The Orbital Index for the above information)

+ A satellite built by Air Force Academy cadets will launch into space
  May 16 aboard the X-37B, Orbital Test Vehicle sponsored by the De-
  partment of the Air Force Rapid Capabilities Office and built by
  Boeing. This is the first time a satellite built and designed by ca-
  dets will catch a ride into space aboard the X-37B. FalconSAT-8 will
  carry five experimental payloads, and members of the Cadet Space
  Operations Squadron will operate it. There was no mention of amateur
  radio connected with this satellite, nor has there been a request
  for IARU frequency coordination in the amateur radio satellite ser-
  vice, although previous FalconSats have had amateur radio payloads.
  (ANS thanks U.S. Air Force Academy for the above information)

+ When a new crew member arrives on the International Space Sta-
  tion, the population of humans living in space changes, of course.
  But so, too, does the population of microbes. As we have all learned
  in this time of Covid-19, countless types of microorganisms inhabit
  our bodies, inside and out, and when an astronaut arrives on the
  station, they bring their specific collection of microbial "hitch-
  hikers" with them. A new study shows that the microorganisms living
  on surfaces inside the space station so closely resembled those on
  an astronaut's skin that scientists could tell when this new crew
  member arrived and departed, just by looking at the microbes left
  behind. Many of the microorganisms living in and around us are harm-
  less or even essential for good health, but some can cause disease
  or damage structures in built environments. https://bit.ly/3dlEobi
  (ANS thanks spacedaily.com for the above information)


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From pinoleronica at hotmail.com  Sun May 10 00:15:11 2020
From: pinoleronica at hotmail.com (Rafael Pena)
Date: Sun, 10 May 2020 00:15:11 +0000
Subject: [amsat-bb] SatPC32 V. 12.8d - Satellites Source Files issues
In-Reply-To: <DM5PR03MB3228E8A8061E28664B66A181C6A30@DM5PR03MB3228.namprd03.prod.outlook.com>
References: <mailman.28475.1589060121.2947.amsat-bb@amsat.org>,
	<DM5PR03MB3228E8A8061E28664B66A181C6A30@DM5PR03MB3228.namprd03.prod.outlook.com>
Message-ID: <CY4PR03MB322309DDD08E57F1F99055BCC6A00@CY4PR03MB3223.namprd03.prod.outlook.com>

Great pronto assistance from Stefan VE4SW cover the bases for what I needed to do....back to my work in progress.

Thanks, Sefan.



________________________________________
De: Rafael Pena <pinoleronica at hotmail.com>
Enviado: s?bado, 9 de mayo de 2020 06:24 p. m.
Para: amsat-bb at amsat.org
Asunto: SatPC32 V. 12.8d - Satellites Source Files issues


Fellows I would like some guidance with the satellites source files.   The following has started to bug my mind.

I have added certain satellites under the various source files, i.e., amateur, nasa, nasabre TXT files.   nasa has lots of them.   When I switch to any other one, I lose the nasa set up and the last one I pick remains the default for all of them.

It is a pain because then I have to recreate each one again the way I like them.   I don't recall this happening before.  Did I touch something?

Rafael / NN3RP

From k6vug at sbcglobal.net  Sun May 10 00:40:26 2020
From: k6vug at sbcglobal.net (k6vug at sbcglobal.net)
Date: Sun, 10 May 2020 00:40:26 +0000 (UTC)
Subject: [amsat-bb] Fw:  Fixed Antenna
In-Reply-To: <1187628077.232264.1589068709081@mail.yahoo.com>
References: <B26D0337-BA65-4A18-A304-9DB397DBFCE9@icloud.com>
	<650772355.744485.1589052621859@mail.yahoo.com>
	<CANTZqKnqBFuNGiyBB3-a1Kz4fMRe6R3XENHD7rO7j1=wO9=Ehg@mail.gmail.com>
	<858476787.211957.1589060628645@mail.yahoo.com>
	<CAOw0wsjzXksybS_KFq2LqUSK2M+MRxBNMCP7vYL5Lp=v+79M2Q@mail.gmail.com>
	<765897294.230586.1589068372515@mail.yahoo.com>
	<1187628077.232264.1589068709081@mail.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <482847560.238372.1589071226842@mail.yahoo.com>

 resending to the correct BB email address...
- Umesh

   ----- Forwarded Message ----- From: k6vug at sbcglobal.net <k6vug at sbcglobal.net>To: Randy Davenport <pastor.spaceboy at gmail.com>Cc: "amsat at amsat-bb.org" <amsat at amsat-bb.org>Sent: Saturday, May 9, 2020, 4:58:29 PM PDTSubject: Re: [amsat-bb] Fixed Antenna
  Please also see?? https://www.rtl-sdr.com/simple-noaameteor-weather-satellite-antenna-137-mhz-v-dipole/
73!Umeshk6vug


    On Saturday, May 9, 2020, 4:52:52 PM PDT, k6vug at sbcglobal.net <k6vug at sbcglobal.net> wrote:  
 
  
Basically it is a inverted Vee made with stiff wire but mounted horizontally. 
The arms of the Vee facing into the AOS and along the path of the pass. 

This article should help - Center-fed Horizontal V-dipole

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KK4OBI

Discussion about Horizontal, Center-fed, V-dipoles. Gain, impedance, SWR, changes in characteristics with change...
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See 3rd paragraph, six to 12 feet off the ground/roof decouples it quite well from the surrounding.? 
Just run the coax along the vertical support. 

Works best for NOAA and loud birds like AO-91, AO-92. 

NOAA image - noaa-18-201902021712-hvct_cm97.jpg

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73!Umesh





    On Saturday, May 9, 2020, 3:47:37 PM PDT, Randy Davenport <pastor.spaceboy at gmail.com> wrote:  
 
 How does a horizontal vee dipole work with the ham says?Randy ka4nma
On Sat, May 9, 2020, 5:53 PM k6vug--- via AMSAT-BB <amsat-bb at amsat.org> wrote:

?If you are ok with a nuts, bolts and small tools, a horizontal-Vee dipole is a great fun project to do and use, 
I demo NOAA WX sats with it. 

73!Umeshk6vug





? ? On Saturday, May 9, 2020, 12:45:52 PM PDT, Pedro Converso via AMSAT-BB <amsat-bb at amsat.org> wrote:? 

?If you have a piece of 300ohm TV line, I have had reasonable success
with this simple low SWR, dual band antenna, specially on the more
common low elevation passes:

http://amsat.org.ar/Dual-Band_VHF-UHF_Twinlead_J-Pole_Antenna_pdf-notes_201903101154(1).pdf

73, lu7abf, Pedro

On 5/9/20, GEO Badger via AMSAT-BB <amsat-bb at amsat.org> wrote:
> Oops, this should have gone to the list. My two way wrist watch is acting
> up.
> Or build a j-pole for 70cm. All these can be built inexpensively with items
> from your local home improvement store. You might also contact local hams.
>
> BTW, since it is for RX only, the dimensions aren't very critical.
> ---
>? Ciao baby, catch you on the flip side
> 73 de W3AB/GEO
>
>? http://www.w3ab.org
>
> You can say "over", you can say "out", you just can't say "over and out".
>
>? ? On Saturday, May 9, 2020, 11:32:23 AM PDT, Gregory Beat via AMSAT-BB
> <amsat-bb at amsat.org> wrote:
>
>? START with SIMPLE ... Build a Vertical Dipole for 70cm,
> then LISTEN to RS-44 beacon and linear transponder.
> https://amsat-uk.org/2020/04/30/dosaaf-85-rs-44-amateur-radio-transponder-activated/
>
> 20 years ago, Jerry Brown, K5OE wrote a series of DIY Antenna Construction
> articles, some of these were published in the Amsat Journal.? These
> satellite and VHF/UHF antennas were built by countless AMSAT members across
> the world.
> http://wb5rmg.somenet.net/k5oe/
>
> Eggbeater II Omni LEO Antenna
> http://wb5rmg.somenet.net/k5oe/Eggbeater_2.html
>
> Texas Potato Masher II Antenna
> http://wb5rmg.somenet.net/k5oe/Texas_Potato_Masher_2.html
>
> 70cm Quagi Antenna
> http://wb5rmg.somenet.net/k5oe/70cm_quagi.html
>
> Jeff, K7XQ had problems with all Eggbeater designs (not impressed with
> performance).
> He developed a Tall Quadfillar Helix Antenna ... but no longer posted on web
> page.
>
> greg, w9gb
> AMSAT-NA, AMSAT-UK
> ==
>
> Date: Sat, 9 May 2020 10:53:55 -0600 (MDT)
> From: James Johnson, VA7CND
> To: AMSAT-BB Reflector
> Subject: [amsat-bb] Fixed Antenna
>
> I have been trying to find a used Eggbeater or similar antenna to use to
> listen for Satellites.
> The exchange on the USD to CND currency is a killer. I noticed many plans to
> build one on the internet.? Any suggestions which one would be worth trying
> for RX to start?
>
> 73, VE7HJ
> _______________________________________________
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> to all interested persons worldwide without requiring membership. Opinions
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From saguaroastro at cox.net  Sun May 10 01:01:50 2020
From: saguaroastro at cox.net (saguaroastro)
Date: Sat, 09 May 2020 18:01:50 -0700
Subject: [amsat-bb] AO-27
In-Reply-To: <318E1DA0024F4457835AB8C603C11038@RadioRoomPC>
Message-ID: <20200510011832.D3A6C8A04@lansing182.amsat.org>

I just tries and heard nothing.?George, doesn't it still send a packet burst when it turns on? I recall the packet would come around when it crossed 30? latitude and would stay on for 6 minutes. I hope it indeed has come back.73Rick Tejera (K7TEJ)Saguaro Astronomy ClubWww.saguaroastro.orgThunderbird Astronomy ClubWww.w7tbc.org
-------- Original message --------From: George Henry via AMSAT-BB <amsat-bb at amsat.org> Date: 5/9/20  16:22  (GMT-07:00) To: amsat-bb at amsat.org Subject: [amsat-bb] AO-27 Just worked Michael (N3UC) thru it...? Nice signal from the old bird!  George, KA3HSW  _______________________________________________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: https://www.amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb

From rick at vk6xlr.net  Sun May 10 01:26:23 2020
From: rick at vk6xlr.net (Rick Kowalewski)
Date: Sun, 10 May 2020 09:26:23 +0800
Subject: [amsat-bb] Satpc32 and ICOM 9700
In-Reply-To: <11b401d6261a$fb608420$f2218c60$@frawg.org>
References: <mailman.28359.1588968657.2947.amsat-bb@amsat.org>
	<410236116.645750.1589034232799@mail.yahoo.com>
	<117801d62612$0f76f790$2e64e6b0$@frawg.org>
	<11b401d6261a$fb608420$f2218c60$@frawg.org>
Message-ID: <c8fc7a24-702b-7ba8-688a-f33a38ae5b93@vk6xlr.net>

Would be nice if the USB settings "worked as advertised".

If the VFO know is not moved, then yes, all is ok.? However, once you 
start to tune around the bandpass, SatPC32 eventually 'loses' comms with 
the 9700 and will not doppler tune.
However, not all comms are lost.? If you select another line in CAT 
Tuning, the radio now changes to that frequency.? You can even select 
another satellite and frequency/mode changes.? BUT, radio no longer 
follows doppler tuning and tuning the VFO does not update on SatPC32.? 
Go figure.

Have tried both http://www.dk1tb.de/IC9700_settings.htm and 
https://www.amsat.org/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/SatPC32-IC9700-Setup-1.pdf, 
makes no difference.? Same under Win7 & Win10.

Only cure is to restart Windows.

73,
Rick VK6RK

On 10/05/2020 00:00, Jack Spitznagel via AMSAT-BB wrote:
> Peter,
>
> I forgot two important adds about selecting the 9700 and the correct Baudrate which ARE described well:
> http://www.dk1tb.de/IC9700_settings.htm
>
> I use the USB settings and they work as advertised. Some folks say the C-IV setup works more reliably, but I have not seen a difference except that the USB speed is more lively.
>
> Not my best day to concentrate...
> Jack - KD4IZ


From va3mw at portcredit.net  Sun May 10 04:03:18 2020
From: va3mw at portcredit.net (Michael Walker)
Date: Sun, 10 May 2020 00:03:18 -0400
Subject: [amsat-bb] Satpc32 and ICOM 9700
In-Reply-To: <c8fc7a24-702b-7ba8-688a-f33a38ae5b93@vk6xlr.net>
References: <mailman.28359.1588968657.2947.amsat-bb@amsat.org>
	<410236116.645750.1589034232799@mail.yahoo.com>
	<117801d62612$0f76f790$2e64e6b0$@frawg.org>
	<11b401d6261a$fb608420$f2218c60$@frawg.org>
	<c8fc7a24-702b-7ba8-688a-f33a38ae5b93@vk6xlr.net>
Message-ID: <CA+33ts7EM6a2htJmBxQ9ji4t-J-nMSOXvTWfjhw-zq=00s_nnA@mail.gmail.com>

Hi Rick

I would have to say, my experience is not the same.  I use the VFO knob all
the time, just like I was on 20M and I have never had an issue.  I actually
does work as it should and it continues to doppler tune just fine.

Mine is on the USB port.  Maybe we should compare settings.  If I had the
problem you are seeing, I would try reducing the baud radio (or even try
increasing it).  I am at 19200, but I bet you could safely run at 9600 as
the amount of data being moved is pretty trivial.  I am away from my
computer, but I think my interval speed is set to 30.

The issue I have is that about once a week, the SATpc32 and the radio fail
to communicate.  Then, I turn off the radio and shutdown SATpc32.  I
restart both and it is fine for another week or so.

Mike va3mw


On Sat, May 9, 2020 at 9:33 PM Rick Kowalewski via AMSAT-BB <
amsat-bb at amsat.org> wrote:

> Would be nice if the USB settings "worked as advertised".
>
> If the VFO know is not moved, then yes, all is ok.  However, once you
> start to tune around the bandpass, SatPC32 eventually 'loses' comms with
> the 9700 and will not doppler tune.
> However, not all comms are lost.  If you select another line in CAT
> Tuning, the radio now changes to that frequency.  You can even select
> another satellite and frequency/mode changes.  BUT, radio no longer
> follows doppler tuning and tuning the VFO does not update on SatPC32.
> Go figure.
>
> Have tried both http://www.dk1tb.de/IC9700_settings.htm and
>
> https://www.amsat.org/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/SatPC32-IC9700-Setup-1.pdf,
>
> makes no difference.  Same under Win7 & Win10.
>
> Only cure is to restart Windows.
>
> 73,
> Rick VK6RKsat-bb <https://www.amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb>
>

From m5aka at yahoo.co.uk  Sun May 10 11:10:40 2020
From: m5aka at yahoo.co.uk (M5AKA)
Date: Sun, 10 May 2020 11:10:40 +0000 (UTC)
Subject: [amsat-bb] 2.4 GHz Driver Amp Kit + IARU-R2 Satellite Workshop on
	YouTube
References: <1677321453.1575637.1589109040652.ref@mail.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <1677321453.1575637.1589109040652@mail.yahoo.com>

Filtered 2400 MHz Driver Amplifier Kit designed by David Bowman G0MRF now available. 
Contains all the parts required to drive a PA on 2.4 GHz for QO-100. The completed board will have a gain of about 25 ? 26 dB and for best linearity, should be kept to 200 mW output 
https://amsat-uk.org/2020/05/10/filtered-2400-mhz-driver-amplifier-kits/

CAS-7C 2U CubeSat with V/U transponder is planned to launch on September 15, 2020 with CAS-5B and CAS-7A from Jiuquan Launch Center into a 500 km orbit 
http://amsatuk.me.uk/iaru/formal_detail.php?serialnum=740
Online Amateur Radio Satellite talk on Zoom on Wednesday, May 13 at 1830 GMT 
https://amsat-uk.org/2020/05/05/online-amateur-radio-satellite-talk-zoom/
Amateur Satellite Workshop on YouTube on May 27 at 2300 GMT 
http://www.southgatearc.org/news/2020/may/amateur-satellite-workshop-on-youtube.htm

Videos of talks given at the Online Satellite Workshop held May 2-3 are available 
http://www.southgatearc.org/news/2020/may/online-satellite-workshop-talks-available.htm

Spring issue of OSCAR News available to members 
https://amsat-uk.org/2020/05/04/spring-issue-of-oscar-news-available/

Trevor M5AKA----
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From glasbrenner at mindspring.com  Sun May 10 14:07:32 2020
From: glasbrenner at mindspring.com (Andrew Glasbrenner)
Date: Sun, 10 May 2020 10:07:32 -0400
Subject: [amsat-bb] HuskySat-1 transponder is open
Message-ID: <000201d626d4$5961c430$0c254c90$@mindspring.com>

Good morning friends,

 

After a week of testing, the transponder on HuskySat-1 is enabled and open
for use and testing. It's fairly sensitive, and 5-10 watts is plenty most of
the time. There are some fades due to satellite orientation, and some passes
are definitely better than others. The operations and engineering teams are
also watching a few anomalies. Please keep an eye on the beacon during
transponder ops, for those with spectrum scopes. Strong signals may impact
the beacon strength.

 

HuskySat-1 is the Husky Satellite Lab at University of Washington's first
cubesat, and the first mission with AMSAT's linear transponder module
(LTM-1), a V/u transponder and integrated telemetry beacon and command
receiver. UW recently completed their Part 5 operations and have graciously
let AMSAT's Part 97 transponder operations commence. This transponder module
is available for use in educational cubesat missions willing to enable the
transponder for worldwide use. Contact myself or VP Engineering Jerry Buxton
for additional details.

 

Reports and observations are welcome to the list.

 

Congratulations to Husky Satellite Lab, and to the entire AMSAT Engineering
team for keeping amateur radio in space. Thanks to Dr. Mark Hammond, N8MH
for commissioning and operations support.

 

73, Drew KO4MA

AMSAT VP Operations

 

HuskySat-1 V/u inverting transponder, 145.910 to 145.940 uplink, 435.810 to
435.840 downlink, telemetry beacon 1200 baud BPSK at 435.800


From kb1hy2 at comcast.net  Sun May 10 14:17:06 2020
From: kb1hy2 at comcast.net (Peter Budnik)
Date: Sun, 10 May 2020 10:17:06 -0400
Subject: [amsat-bb] HuskySat-1 transponder is open
In-Reply-To: <000201d626d4$5961c430$0c254c90$@mindspring.com>
References: <000201d626d4$5961c430$0c254c90$@mindspring.com>
Message-ID: <1FF1405D-B942-43CC-84BA-69CAFFCEB1C3@comcast.net>

Any Doppler.sql file available for SATPC32   Thank you

Sent from my iPhone

> On May 10, 2020, at 10:08 AM, Andrew Glasbrenner via AMSAT-BB <amsat-bb at amsat.org> wrote:
> 
> ?Good morning friends,
> 
> 
> 
> After a week of testing, the transponder on HuskySat-1 is enabled and open
> for use and testing. It's fairly sensitive, and 5-10 watts is plenty most of
> the time. There are some fades due to satellite orientation, and some passes
> are definitely better than others. The operations and engineering teams are
> also watching a few anomalies. Please keep an eye on the beacon during
> transponder ops, for those with spectrum scopes. Strong signals may impact
> the beacon strength.
> 
> 
> 
> HuskySat-1 is the Husky Satellite Lab at University of Washington's first
> cubesat, and the first mission with AMSAT's linear transponder module
> (LTM-1), a V/u transponder and integrated telemetry beacon and command
> receiver. UW recently completed their Part 5 operations and have graciously
> let AMSAT's Part 97 transponder operations commence. This transponder module
> is available for use in educational cubesat missions willing to enable the
> transponder for worldwide use. Contact myself or VP Engineering Jerry Buxton
> for additional details.
> 
> 
> 
> Reports and observations are welcome to the list.
> 
> 
> 
> Congratulations to Husky Satellite Lab, and to the entire AMSAT Engineering
> team for keeping amateur radio in space. Thanks to Dr. Mark Hammond, N8MH
> for commissioning and operations support.
> 
> 
> 
> 73, Drew KO4MA
> 
> AMSAT VP Operations
> 
> 
> 
> HuskySat-1 V/u inverting transponder, 145.910 to 145.940 uplink, 435.810 to
> 435.840 downlink, telemetry beacon 1200 baud BPSK at 435.800
> 
> _______________________________________________
> Sent via AMSAT-BB at amsat.org. AMSAT-NA makes this open forum available
> to all interested persons worldwide without requiring membership. Opinions expressed
> are solely those of the author, and do not reflect the official views of AMSAT-NA.
> Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite program!
> Subscription settings: https://www.amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb


From mjohns+K0JM at luther.edu  Sun May 10 14:24:27 2020
From: mjohns+K0JM at luther.edu (Mark D. Johns)
Date: Sun, 10 May 2020 09:24:27 -0500
Subject: [amsat-bb] ANS-131b Special Bulletin: HuskySat-1 Transponder is Open
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* Huskysat-1 Transponder is Open

SB SAT @ AMSAT $ANS-131.02
ANS-131b AMSAT News Special Bulletin

AMSAT News Service Bulletin 131.02
>From AMSAT HQ KENSINGTON, MD.
DATE 2020-May-10
To All RADIO AMATEURS
BID: $ANS-131.02


Huskysat-1 Transponder is Open

After a week of testing, the transponder on HuskySat-1 is enabled and
open for use and testing. It?s fairly sensitive, and 5-10 watts is
plenty most of the time. There are some fades due to satellite orien-
tation, and some passes are definitely better than others. The opera-
tions and engineering teams are also watching a few anomalies. Please
keep an eye on the beacon during transponder ops, for those with spec-
trum scopes. Strong signals may impact the beacon strength.

HuskySat-1 is the Husky Satellite Lab at University of Washington?s
first cubesat, and the first mission with AMSAT?s linear transponder
module (LTM-1), a V/u transponder and integrated telemetry beacon and
command receiver. UW recently completed their Part 5 operations and
have graciously let AMSAT?s Part 97 transponder operations commence.
This transponder module is available for use in educational cubesat
missions willing to enable the transponder for worldwide use. Contact
myself or VP Engineering Jerry Buxton for additional details.

Reports and observations are welcome to the amsat-bb mailing list.

Congratulations to Husky Satellite Lab, and to the entire AMSAT
Engineering team for keeping amateur radio in space. Thanks to Dr.
Mark Hammond, N8MH for commissioning and operations support.

73, Drew KO4MA

AMSAT VP Operations

HuskySat-1 V/u inverting transponder, 145.910 to 145.940 uplink, 435.810
to 435.840 downlink, telemetry beacon 1200 baud BPSK at 435.800


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From ki7unj at gmail.com  Sun May 10 14:27:04 2020
From: ki7unj at gmail.com (KI7UNJ Tucker)
Date: Sun, 10 May 2020 07:27:04 -0700
Subject: [amsat-bb] [ans-editor]  HuskySat-1 transponder is open
In-Reply-To: <1FF1405D-B942-43CC-84BA-69CAFFCEB1C3@comcast.net>
References: <000201d626d4$5961c430$0c254c90$@mindspring.com>
	<1FF1405D-B942-43CC-84BA-69CAFFCEB1C3@comcast.net>
Message-ID: <CAPFr_Undtqf4r8FEJRjJ=BOvLaEqMLpGr0CBSgp1JmXfHxSeqw@mail.gmail.com>

Handy dandy generator

https://www.amsat.org/doppler-sqf-line-generator/


On Sun, May 10, 2020 at 07:17 Peter Budnik <kb1hy2 at comcast.net> wrote:

> Any Doppler.sql file available for SATPC32   Thank you
>
> Sent from my iPhone
>
> > On May 10, 2020, at 10:08 AM, Andrew Glasbrenner via AMSAT-BB <
> amsat-bb at amsat.org> wrote:
> >
> > ?Good morning friends,
> >
> >
> >
> > After a week of testing, the transponder on HuskySat-1 is enabled and
> open
> > for use and testing. It's fairly sensitive, and 5-10 watts is plenty
> most of
> > the time. There are some fades due to satellite orientation, and some
> passes
> > are definitely better than others. The operations and engineering teams
> are
> > also watching a few anomalies. Please keep an eye on the beacon during
> > transponder ops, for those with spectrum scopes. Strong signals may
> impact
> > the beacon strength.
> >
> >
> >
> > HuskySat-1 is the Husky Satellite Lab at University of Washington's first
> > cubesat, and the first mission with AMSAT's linear transponder module
> > (LTM-1), a V/u transponder and integrated telemetry beacon and command
> > receiver. UW recently completed their Part 5 operations and have
> graciously
> > let AMSAT's Part 97 transponder operations commence. This transponder
> module
> > is available for use in educational cubesat missions willing to enable
> the
> > transponder for worldwide use. Contact myself or VP Engineering Jerry
> Buxton
> > for additional details.
> >
> >
> >
> > Reports and observations are welcome to the list.
> >
> >
> >
> > Congratulations to Husky Satellite Lab, and to the entire AMSAT
> Engineering
> > team for keeping amateur radio in space. Thanks to Dr. Mark Hammond, N8MH
> > for commissioning and operations support.
> >
> >
> >
> > 73, Drew KO4MA
> >
> > AMSAT VP Operations
> >
> >
> >
> > HuskySat-1 V/u inverting transponder, 145.910 to 145.940 uplink, 435.810
> to
> > 435.840 downlink, telemetry beacon 1200 baud BPSK at 435.800
> >
> > _______________________________________________
> > Sent via AMSAT-BB at amsat.org. AMSAT-NA makes this open forum available
> > to all interested persons worldwide without requiring membership.
> Opinions expressed
> > are solely those of the author, and do not reflect the official views of
> AMSAT-NA.
> > Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite
> program!
> > Subscription settings: https://www.amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb
>
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From kb1pvh at gmail.com  Sun May 10 14:32:24 2020
From: kb1pvh at gmail.com (Dave Webb KB1PVH)
Date: Sun, 10 May 2020 10:32:24 -0400
Subject: [amsat-bb] HuskySat-1 transponder is open
In-Reply-To: <1FF1405D-B942-43CC-84BA-69CAFFCEB1C3@comcast.net>
References: <000201d626d4$5961c430$0c254c90$@mindspring.com>
	<1FF1405D-B942-43CC-84BA-69CAFFCEB1C3@comcast.net>
Message-ID: <CAEMY9Fe60YPFVDp7zbvt3NGo2Du=9L0FpDoZ88gJyJi5xbEmuw@mail.gmail.com>

Create your own with this great tool. Just put in the frequencies in the
correct spot and presto.

https://www.amsat.org/doppler-sqf-line-generator/

Dave-KB1PVH


Sent from my Galaxy S9

On Sun, May 10, 2020, 10:19 AM Peter Budnik via AMSAT-BB <amsat-bb at amsat.org>
wrote:

> Any Doppler.sql file available for SATPC32   Thank you
>
> Sent from my iPhone
>
> > On May 10, 2020, at 10:08 AM, Andrew Glasbrenner via AMSAT-BB <
> amsat-bb at amsat.org> wrote:
> >
> > ?Good morning friends,
> >
> >
> >
> > After a week of testing, the transponder on HuskySat-1 is enabled and
> open
> > for use and testing. It's fairly sensitive, and 5-10 watts is plenty
> most of
> > the time. There are some fades due to satellite orientation, and some
> passes
> > are definitely better than others. The operations and engineering teams
> are
> > also watching a few anomalies. Please keep an eye on the beacon during
> > transponder ops, for those with spectrum scopes. Strong signals may
> impact
> > the beacon strength.
> >
> >
> >
> > HuskySat-1 is the Husky Satellite Lab at University of Washington's first
> > cubesat, and the first mission with AMSAT's linear transponder module
> > (LTM-1), a V/u transponder and integrated telemetry beacon and command
> > receiver. UW recently completed their Part 5 operations and have
> graciously
> > let AMSAT's Part 97 transponder operations commence. This transponder
> module
> > is available for use in educational cubesat missions willing to enable
> the
> > transponder for worldwide use. Contact myself or VP Engineering Jerry
> Buxton
> > for additional details.
> >
> >
> >
> > Reports and observations are welcome to the list.
> >
> >
> >
> > Congratulations to Husky Satellite Lab, and to the entire AMSAT
> Engineering
> > team for keeping amateur radio in space. Thanks to Dr. Mark Hammond, N8MH
> > for commissioning and operations support.
> >
> >
> >
> > 73, Drew KO4MA
> >
> > AMSAT VP Operations
> >
> >
> >
> > HuskySat-1 V/u inverting transponder, 145.910 to 145.940 uplink, 435.810
> to
> > 435.840 downlink, telemetry beacon 1200 baud BPSK at 435.800
> >
> > _______________________________________________
> > Sent via AMSAT-BB at amsat.org. AMSAT-NA makes this open forum available
> > to all interested persons worldwide without requiring membership.
> Opinions expressed
> > are solely those of the author, and do not reflect the official views of
> AMSAT-NA.
> > Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite
> program!
> > Subscription settings: https://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: https://www.amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb
>

From ad0dx at yahoo.com  Sun May 10 15:02:38 2020
From: ad0dx at yahoo.com (Ron Bondy)
Date: Sun, 10 May 2020 15:02:38 +0000 (UTC)
Subject: [amsat-bb] K5Z Returning to DL88 Tentatively on June 1st
References: <366055512.330282.1589122958590.ref@mail.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <366055512.330282.1589122958590@mail.yahoo.com>

Hi Everyone,
Our attempt to activate DL88 on satellites in March as K5Z in Big Bend National Park was unsuccessful due to rain.
We have a new plan now to pick multiple dates to activate DL88 and make a go / no go decision a few days earlier based on the current weather report.? We are doing this to pick a date with favorable weather so we can get in and out of DL88 safely.? We plan to? activate DL88 in Big Bend National Park by driving in 30 miles on back country (dirt) roads.? We plan to rent a vehicle with 10 inches of clearance as recommended by Clayton W5PFG.

Big Bend National Park is still closed, but we are hoping it will open June 1st for day use.? Doug N6UA and myself Ron AD0DX are planning to activate DL88 on June 1st if there is no rain in the forecast and we believe we can get in and out safely.
I have setup K5Z on qrz.com, please follow along there for updates.
Finally, the AMSAT community has been very generous again to donate $1000 to help with our expenses for the trip.? Doug and I really appreciate the generosity of everyone that donated.? We love to rove and activate grids, and the financial assistance lets us travel more and make these grids available to grid chasers.? Thanks to everyone that donated, we are very grateful for both the large and the small donations.? THANK YOU!
I post regularly on Twitter as @ad0dx and I will also keep the K5Z page on qrz.com up to date.
Let's keep our fingers crossed that Big Bend National Park opens up on June 1st and that the weather cooperates as well.? We plan to make the 3 hour drive in and out of DL88 in the same day.? Look for us to be active approximately 10am local (1500z) to 5pm local (2200z)

This trip is mainly focused on DL88 but we will activate a few other grids on the way to DL88.? We are still discussing our route and will post details regarding other grids when available.
We will be active on both FM and linear satellites.? 

Please contact me offlist at ad0dx at yahoo dot com if you have any questions about the trip.

Cheers and 73,
Ron ad0dx



From jean.marc.momple at gmail.com  Sun May 10 15:24:51 2020
From: jean.marc.momple at gmail.com (Jean Marc Momple)
Date: Sun, 10 May 2020 19:24:51 +0400
Subject: [amsat-bb] AO-27
In-Reply-To: <20200510011832.D3A6C8A04@lansing182.amsat.org>
References: <20200510011832.D3A6C8A04@lansing182.amsat.org>
Message-ID: <25790AB2-DDD9-4AC4-8F1B-532DEE4471D6@gmail.com>

Good Morning (evening my side Hi!),

Had a good pass with high elevation but could not receive the beacon nor myself on AO-27.

Has the frequencies drift a lot or do we need to have a CTCSS tone?

73


Jean Marc (3B8DU)

> On May 10, 2020, at 5:01 AM, saguaroastro via AMSAT-BB <amsat-bb at amsat.org> wrote:
> 
> I just tries and heard nothing. George, doesn't it still send a packet burst when it turns on? I recall the packet would come around when it crossed 30? latitude and would stay on for 6 minutes. I hope it indeed has come back.73Rick Tejera (K7TEJ)Saguaro Astronomy ClubWww.saguaroastro.orgThunderbird Astronomy ClubWww.w7tbc.org
> -------- Original message --------From: George Henry via AMSAT-BB <amsat-bb at amsat.org> Date: 5/9/20  16:22  (GMT-07:00) To: amsat-bb at amsat.org Subject: [amsat-bb] AO-27 Just worked Michael (N3UC) thru it...  Nice signal from the old bird!  George, KA3HSW  _______________________________________________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: https://www.amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb
> _______________________________________________
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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 hans.bx2abt at msa.hinet.net  Sun May 10 14:54:17 2020
From: hans.bx2abt at msa.hinet.net (Hans BX2ABT)
Date: Sun, 10 May 2020 22:54:17 +0800
Subject: [amsat-bb] HuskySat-1 transponder is open
In-Reply-To: <000201d626d4$5961c430$0c254c90$@mindspring.com>
References: <000201d626d4$5961c430$0c254c90$@mindspring.com>
Message-ID: <469430ff-c8aa-6bff-d643-974d583d72b1@msa.hinet.net>

Thank you for this announcement. Just worked JR6RMK and JG2TSL in CW on 
a 14UTC pass here in Asia. 7 Watts did it most of the time. It's flying 
by NA right now, so have fun. 73 de Hans BX2ABT

On 5/10/20 10:07 PM, Andrew Glasbrenner via AMSAT-BB wrote:
> Good morning friends,
>
>   
>
> After a week of testing, the transponder on HuskySat-1 is enabled and open
> for use and testing. It's fairly sensitive, and 5-10 watts is plenty most of
> the time. There are some fades due to satellite orientation, and some passes
> are definitely better than others. The operations and engineering teams are
> also watching a few anomalies. Please keep an eye on the beacon during
> transponder ops, for those with spectrum scopes. Strong signals may impact
> the beacon strength.
>
>   
>
> HuskySat-1 is the Husky Satellite Lab at University of Washington's first
> cubesat, and the first mission with AMSAT's linear transponder module
> (LTM-1), a V/u transponder and integrated telemetry beacon and command
> receiver. UW recently completed their Part 5 operations and have graciously
> let AMSAT's Part 97 transponder operations commence. This transponder module
> is available for use in educational cubesat missions willing to enable the
> transponder for worldwide use. Contact myself or VP Engineering Jerry Buxton
> for additional details.
>
>   
>
> Reports and observations are welcome to the list.
>
>   
>
> Congratulations to Husky Satellite Lab, and to the entire AMSAT Engineering
> team for keeping amateur radio in space. Thanks to Dr. Mark Hammond, N8MH
> for commissioning and operations support.
>
>   
>
> 73, Drew KO4MA
>
> AMSAT VP Operations
>
>   
>
> HuskySat-1 V/u inverting transponder, 145.910 to 145.940 uplink, 435.810 to
> 435.840 downlink, telemetry beacon 1200 baud BPSK at 435.800
>
> _______________________________________________
> Sent via AMSAT-BB at amsat.org. AMSAT-NA makes this open forum available
> to all interested persons worldwide without requiring membership. Opinions expressed
> are solely those of the author, and do not reflect the official views of AMSAT-NA.
> Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite program!
> Subscription settings: https://www.amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb
>
>

From marklhammond at gmail.com  Sun May 10 15:40:12 2020
From: marklhammond at gmail.com (Mark Hammond)
Date: Sun, 10 May 2020 11:40:12 -0400
Subject: [amsat-bb] HuskySat-1 transponder is open
In-Reply-To: <1FF1405D-B942-43CC-84BA-69CAFFCEB1C3@comcast.net>
References: <000201d626d4$5961c430$0c254c90$@mindspring.com>
	<1FF1405D-B942-43CC-84BA-69CAFFCEB1C3@comcast.net>
Message-ID: <8ced2dda-c028-5417-1acb-cee348395745@gmail.com>

HuskySat-1,435825,145925.0,USB,LSB,REV,0,0,XPDR 435.81-.84

Start there, Peter.? I have dropped the uplink on my IC-9700 (Leo Bodnar 
freq. stabilized) by like 200Hz or so, but rigs/etc will vary.?? So my 
adjusted entry looks like

HuskySat-1,435824.8,145925.0,USB,LSB,REV,0,0,XPDR 435.81-.84

For all intents and purposes, it's right on frequency!? The Fox/Linear 
Transponder Module team did a super job with it.

HuskySat-1 demonstrates quite a bit of QSB, so if you can't hear 
yourself with like 5W or so, just be patient---it'll come back once the 
bird spins or tumbles a bit.? And remember, it's a weak signal bird!? 
Don't expect to hear it with an HT and rubber duck!

73,

Mark N8MH (Command Team)

On 5/10/2020 10:17 AM, Peter Budnik via AMSAT-BB wrote:
> Any Doppler.sql file available for SATPC32   Thank you
>
> Sent from my iPhone
>
>> On May 10, 2020, at 10:08 AM, Andrew Glasbrenner via AMSAT-BB <amsat-bb at amsat.org> wrote:
>>
>> ?Good morning friends,
>>
>>
>>
>> After a week of testing, the transponder on HuskySat-1 is enabled and open
>> for use and testing. It's fairly sensitive, and 5-10 watts is plenty most of
>> the time. There are some fades due to satellite orientation, and some passes
>> are definitely better than others. The operations and engineering teams are
>> also watching a few anomalies. Please keep an eye on the beacon during
>> transponder ops, for those with spectrum scopes. Strong signals may impact
>> the beacon strength.
>>
>>
>>
>> HuskySat-1 is the Husky Satellite Lab at University of Washington's first
>> cubesat, and the first mission with AMSAT's linear transponder module
>> (LTM-1), a V/u transponder and integrated telemetry beacon and command
>> receiver. UW recently completed their Part 5 operations and have graciously
>> let AMSAT's Part 97 transponder operations commence. This transponder module
>> is available for use in educational cubesat missions willing to enable the
>> transponder for worldwide use. Contact myself or VP Engineering Jerry Buxton
>> for additional details.
>>
>>
>>
>> Reports and observations are welcome to the list.
>>
>>
>>
>> Congratulations to Husky Satellite Lab, and to the entire AMSAT Engineering
>> team for keeping amateur radio in space. Thanks to Dr. Mark Hammond, N8MH
>> for commissioning and operations support.
>>
>>
>>
>> 73, Drew KO4MA
>>
>> AMSAT VP Operations
>>
>>
>>
>> HuskySat-1 V/u inverting transponder, 145.910 to 145.940 uplink, 435.810 to
>> 435.840 downlink, telemetry beacon 1200 baud BPSK at 435.800
>>
>> _______________________________________________
>> Sent via AMSAT-BB at amsat.org. AMSAT-NA makes this open forum available
>> to all interested persons worldwide without requiring membership. Opinions expressed
>> are solely those of the author, and do not reflect the official views of AMSAT-NA.
>> Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite program!
>> Subscription settings: https://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: https://www.amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb

-- 
Mark L. Hammond [N8MH]


From yono_adisoemarta at yahoo.com  Sun May 10 16:11:02 2020
From: yono_adisoemarta at yahoo.com (Yono Adisoemarta)
Date: Sun, 10 May 2020 23:11:02 +0700
Subject: [amsat-bb] HuskySat-1 transponder is open
References: <32976AA5-3E95-452B-8CAC-A6A0275488BD.ref@yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <32976AA5-3E95-452B-8CAC-A6A0275488BD@yahoo.com>

?
I tried on the 14:20z pass an hour ago and found the signal was very weak.

73 de Yono YD0NXX 


Sent from my iPhone

> On May 10, 2020, at 9:10 PM, Andrew Glasbrenner via AMSAT-BB <amsat-bb at amsat.org> wrote:


From yono_adisoemarta at yahoo.com  Sun May 10 16:11:02 2020
From: yono_adisoemarta at yahoo.com (Yono Adisoemarta)
Date: Sun, 10 May 2020 23:11:02 +0700
Subject: [amsat-bb] HuskySat-1 transponder is open
References: <32976AA5-3E95-452B-8CAC-A6A0275488BD.ref@yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <32976AA5-3E95-452B-8CAC-A6A0275488BD@yahoo.com>

?
I tried on the 14:20z pass an hour ago and found the signal was very weak.

73 de Yono YD0NXX 


Sent from my iPhone

> On May 10, 2020, at 9:10 PM, Andrew Glasbrenner via AMSAT-BB <amsat-bb at amsat.org> wrote:


From jean.marc.momple at gmail.com  Sun May 10 16:11:28 2020
From: jean.marc.momple at gmail.com (Jean Marc Momple)
Date: Sun, 10 May 2020 20:11:28 +0400
Subject: [amsat-bb] HuskySat-1 transponder is open
In-Reply-To: <000201d626d4$5961c430$0c254c90$@mindspring.com>
References: <000201d626d4$5961c430$0c254c90$@mindspring.com>
Message-ID: <3785F3D6-484F-479E-8703-6EF120C4DFA6@gmail.com>


Thanks Adrew for the info,

Got Beacon very strong but was not able to hear myself back from the bird. Will try again next passes.

73


Jean Marc (3B8DU)


> On May 10, 2020, at 6:07 PM, Andrew Glasbrenner via AMSAT-BB <amsat-bb at amsat.org> wrote:
> 
> Good morning friends,
> 
> 
> 
> After a week of testing, the transponder on HuskySat-1 is enabled and open
> for use and testing. It's fairly sensitive, and 5-10 watts is plenty most of
> the time. There are some fades due to satellite orientation, and some passes
> are definitely better than others. The operations and engineering teams are
> also watching a few anomalies. Please keep an eye on the beacon during
> transponder ops, for those with spectrum scopes. Strong signals may impact
> the beacon strength.
> 
> 
> 
> HuskySat-1 is the Husky Satellite Lab at University of Washington's first
> cubesat, and the first mission with AMSAT's linear transponder module
> (LTM-1), a V/u transponder and integrated telemetry beacon and command
> receiver. UW recently completed their Part 5 operations and have graciously
> let AMSAT's Part 97 transponder operations commence. This transponder module
> is available for use in educational cubesat missions willing to enable the
> transponder for worldwide use. Contact myself or VP Engineering Jerry Buxton
> for additional details.
> 
> 
> 
> Reports and observations are welcome to the list.
> 
> 
> 
> Congratulations to Husky Satellite Lab, and to the entire AMSAT Engineering
> team for keeping amateur radio in space. Thanks to Dr. Mark Hammond, N8MH
> for commissioning and operations support.
> 
> 
> 
> 73, Drew KO4MA
> 
> AMSAT VP Operations
> 
> 
> 
> HuskySat-1 V/u inverting transponder, 145.910 to 145.940 uplink, 435.810 to
> 435.840 downlink, telemetry beacon 1200 baud BPSK at 435.800
> 
> _______________________________________________
> Sent via AMSAT-BB at amsat.org. AMSAT-NA makes this open forum available
> to all interested persons worldwide without requiring membership. Opinions expressed
> are solely those of the 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 n4csitwo at bellsouth.net  Sun May 10 16:44:27 2020
From: n4csitwo at bellsouth.net (David Jordan)
Date: Sun, 10 May 2020 16:44:27 +0000 (UTC)
Subject: [amsat-bb] ARISS News Release (ANR) No. 20-04
References: <1330692769.351600.1589129067327.ref@mail.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <1330692769.351600.1589129067327@mail.yahoo.com>




 

ARISSNews Release No. 20-04 

DaveJordan, AA4KN 

ARISSPR

aa4kn at amsat.org










FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE







ARISSto Attempt Second Test of New

MultipointTelebridge Contact via Amateur Radio




May10, 2020?Amateur Radio on the International Space Station (ARISS)is announcing a second test of its new distance-learning ARISS radiocontacts with astronauts. ARISS is the group that puts togetherspecial amateur radio contacts between students around the globe andastronauts with ham radio licenses on the InternationalSpace Station (ISS). 




Thiswill be the second test of thenew-style radio contact, called MultipointTelebridge Contact via Amateur Radio.The concept was developed for distance learning when schools closedworldwide dueto COVID-19. The virus eliminated all opportunities for ARISS radiocontacts at education organizations. A new ARISStelebridge radio ground station will be used this time, this operatedby John Sygo, amateur radio call sign ZS6JON, near Johannesburg,South Africa.




Thenew concept requires three things. The ARISS telebridge radio groundstation--a satellite ham radio station with special equipment that anARISS team member uses for teleconferencing, the ham astronaut on theISS using the ARISS ham radio station, and students at their homes.The telebridge radio operator links to the astronaut at the ARISSradio mic, and each youth ties in from home via their telephones.Their families can listen along with faculty and the public fromhome.Each student takes a turn asking their question of the astronaut.




Theyouth taking part in ARISS?s second test belong to the AirdrieSpace Science Club in Airdrie, AB, Canada The radio contact isscheduled for May 15 at 15:10 UTC. ISS Commander Chris Cassidy,amateur radio call sign KF5KDR, will support the ARISS radio contact.Prior to COVID, the students had participated in space and radiocommunications lessons such as balloon launches with ham radiopayloads and building model rockets to launch. Brian Jackson, amateurradio call sign VE6JBJ, is one of the five club leaders. He related,?Duringthis pandemic, our opportunities to develop kids? interest in spacehas been interrupted.?This ARISS contact gets them looking backup, towards the sky, and imagining themselves as an astronaut oneday.?




ARISSinvites the public to view the livestream of the upcoming ARISS radiotest at: https://youtu.be/2mflSlShPHA.




Duringthe contact, youth will ask as many of the following questions astime allows:





1.How has seeing Earth from its orbit affected you, in your frame ofreference when moving around the

 ISS,or in your perspective of humanity as a whole?

2.What happens if you vomit in the space station? How do you clean itup?

3.How has the COVID-19 pandemic affected you while you are in space?

4.What will be your first meal when you get back to Earth?

5.What does it feel like when the rocket lifts off?

6.What does the space station smell like?

7.Was training to be an astronaut harder or easier than training to bea navy seal?

8.What experiment that you've done had the most unexpected results?What was the expected and

 actualoutcome of said experiment?

9.How successful is your 3-D printer on the station?

10.We are a model rocket building club. Did you ever build modelrockets when you were young?

11.What does microgravity feel like on your body?

12.Does the Earth look any clearer or less polluted now compared to whenyou flew in 2009 and with

 CanadianChris Hadfield in 2013?

13.Do you play any games while you are on the ISS?

14.What kind of music do you listen to?







AboutARISS:




AmateurRadio on the International Space Station (ARISS) is a cooperativeventure of international amateur radio societies and the spaceagencies that support the International Space Station (ISS). In theUnited States, sponsors are the Radio Amateur Satellite Corporation(AMSAT), the American Radio Relay League (ARRL), the ISS National Laband National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA). The primarygoal of ARISS is to promote exploration of science, technology,engineering, the arts, and mathematics topics by organizing scheduledcontacts via amateur radio between crew members aboard the ISS andstudents. Before and during these radio contacts, students,educators, parents, and communities learn about space, spacetechnologies, and amateur radio. For more information, seewww.ariss.org.








Likeus on Facebook at Amateur Radio On The ISS (ARISS)

Likeus on Instagram at ariss_int

Followus on Twitter at ARISS_status










MediaContact:

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From rsoifer1 at aol.com  Sun May 10 18:36:59 2020
From: rsoifer1 at aol.com (Ray Soifer)
Date: Sun, 10 May 2020 18:36:59 +0000 (UTC)
Subject: [amsat-bb] RS-
References: <1090189800.1035358.1589135819936.ref@mail.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <1090189800.1035358.1589135819936@mail.yahoo.com>

Not only is there lots of activity on RS-44, but quite a bit of it is on CW.? Feels like FO-29 in its prime. ?
73 Ray W2RS

From hamdan at ix.netcom.com  Sun May 10 18:51:51 2020
From: hamdan at ix.netcom.com (Bernie and Cheryl)
Date: Sun, 10 May 2020 12:51:51 -0600
Subject: [amsat-bb] RS-44 on LOTW?
Message-ID: <d94d025d-a086-6dae-66da-588440f6ebe5@ix.netcom.com>

Dear Folks:

I have been uploading my QSO's to LOTW fairly quickly.? I have noticed 
that none of my RS-44 QSOs show up.? Is this happening for everyone?? If 
not, what am I doing wrong?

Thanks, in advance, for any help you can give me.

73 de Bernie, KF0QS


From ks1g04 at gmail.com  Sun May 10 19:15:42 2020
From: ks1g04 at gmail.com (Stephan Greene)
Date: Sun, 10 May 2020 15:15:42 -0400
Subject: [amsat-bb] AMSAT-BB Digest, Vol 15, Issue 154
In-Reply-To: <mailman.28578.1589136716.2947.amsat-bb@amsat.org>
References: <mailman.28578.1589136716.2947.amsat-bb@amsat.org>
Message-ID: <CACZz0S2E6d-BoOidzN65OcELBn07sFZ=B-f3khemMafydq68Kw@mail.gmail.com>

No CTCSS (we weren't that sophisticated in 1992-3), no significant drift.
Currently is being commanded on manually for 1 minute at a time.
High-elevation passes over US East Coast are good candidates for now.  I
have no info if plans or feasibility of more.  I'm impressed it's working
at all!

73 Steve KS1G


> From: Jean Marc Momple <jean.marc.momple at gmail.com>
> To: saguaroastro <saguaroastro at cox.net>
> Cc: amsat-bb at amsat.org
> Bcc:
> Date: Sun, 10 May 2020 19:24:51 +0400
> Subject: Re: [amsat-bb] AO-27
> Good Morning (evening my side Hi!),
>
> Had a good pass with high elevation but could not receive the beacon nor
> myself on AO-27.
>
> Has the frequencies drift a lot or do we need to have a CTCSS tone?
>
> 73
>
>
> Jean Marc (3B8DU)
>

From wb3csy at gmail.com  Sun May 10 20:00:34 2020
From: wb3csy at gmail.com (Rick Walter)
Date: Sun, 10 May 2020 16:00:34 -0400
Subject: [amsat-bb] RS-44 on LOTW?
In-Reply-To: <d94d025d-a086-6dae-66da-588440f6ebe5@ix.netcom.com>
References: <d94d025d-a086-6dae-66da-588440f6ebe5@ix.netcom.com>
Message-ID: <CAJckjgPNH8iSHSfu85N8bUYZh6E8qrFT1d53efARfYzd0pWTTw@mail.gmail.com>

Download the latest TQSL file and you will be good. I've uploaded many
RS-44 contacts.
73,
Rick WB3CSY

On Sun, May 10, 2020 at 2:54 PM Bernie and Cheryl via AMSAT-BB <
amsat-bb at amsat.org> wrote:

> Dear Folks:
>
> I have been uploading my QSO's to LOTW fairly quickly.  I have noticed
> that none of my RS-44 QSOs show up.  Is this happening for everyone?  If
> not, what am I doing wrong?
>
> Thanks, in advance, for any help you can give me.
>
> 73 de Bernie, KF0QS
>
> _______________________________________________
> 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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-- 
Sent from Rick's gmail account

From jean.marc.momple at gmail.com  Mon May 11 07:31:29 2020
From: jean.marc.momple at gmail.com (Jean Marc Momple)
Date: Mon, 11 May 2020 11:31:29 +0400
Subject: [amsat-bb] HuskySat-1 transponder is open
In-Reply-To: <3785F3D6-484F-479E-8703-6EF120C4DFA6@gmail.com>
References: <000201d626d4$5961c430$0c254c90$@mindspring.com>
	<3785F3D6-484F-479E-8703-6EF120C4DFA6@gmail.com>
Message-ID: <58DA42C2-5093-4E1B-B850-A140FA966BC8@gmail.com>

Andrew,

HuskySat 1 TLM successfully decoded and uploaded with Fox Telem

Also heard myself through the transponder 55.

Thanks


73


Jean Marc (3B8DU)

> On May 10, 2020, at 8:11 PM, Jean Marc Momple <jean.marc.momple at gmail.com> wrote:
> 
> 
> Thanks Adrew for the info,
> 
> Got Beacon very strong but was not able to hear myself back from the bird. Will try again next passes.
> 
> 73
> 
> 
> Jean Marc (3B8DU)
> 
> 
>> On May 10, 2020, at 6:07 PM, Andrew Glasbrenner via AMSAT-BB <amsat-bb at amsat.org> wrote:
>> 
>> Good morning friends,
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> After a week of testing, the transponder on HuskySat-1 is enabled and open
>> for use and testing. It's fairly sensitive, and 5-10 watts is plenty most of
>> the time. There are some fades due to satellite orientation, and some passes
>> are definitely better than others. The operations and engineering teams are
>> also watching a few anomalies. Please keep an eye on the beacon during
>> transponder ops, for those with spectrum scopes. Strong signals may impact
>> the beacon strength.
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> HuskySat-1 is the Husky Satellite Lab at University of Washington's first
>> cubesat, and the first mission with AMSAT's linear transponder module
>> (LTM-1), a V/u transponder and integrated telemetry beacon and command
>> receiver. UW recently completed their Part 5 operations and have graciously
>> let AMSAT's Part 97 transponder operations commence. This transponder module
>> is available for use in educational cubesat missions willing to enable the
>> transponder for worldwide use. Contact myself or VP Engineering Jerry Buxton
>> for additional details.
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> Reports and observations are welcome to the list.
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> Congratulations to Husky Satellite Lab, and to the entire AMSAT Engineering
>> team for keeping amateur radio in space. Thanks to Dr. Mark Hammond, N8MH
>> for commissioning and operations support.
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> 73, Drew KO4MA
>> 
>> AMSAT VP Operations
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> HuskySat-1 V/u inverting transponder, 145.910 to 145.940 uplink, 435.810 to
>> 435.840 downlink, telemetry beacon 1200 baud BPSK at 435.800
>> 
>> _______________________________________________
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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.
>> Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite program!
>> Subscription settings: https://www.amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb
> 


From erich.eichmann at t-online.de  Mon May 11 07:42:51 2020
From: erich.eichmann at t-online.de (Erich Eichmann)
Date: Mon, 11 May 2020 09:42:51 +0200
Subject: [amsat-bb] Satpc32 and ICOM 9700
In-Reply-To: <CA+33ts7EM6a2htJmBxQ9ji4t-J-nMSOXvTWfjhw-zq=00s_nnA@mail.gmail.com>
References: <mailman.28359.1588968657.2947.amsat-bb@amsat.org>
	<410236116.645750.1589034232799@mail.yahoo.com>
	<117801d62612$0f76f790$2e64e6b0$@frawg.org>
	<11b401d6261a$fb608420$f2218c60$@frawg.org>
	<c8fc7a24-702b-7ba8-688a-f33a38ae5b93@vk6xlr.net>
	<CA+33ts7EM6a2htJmBxQ9ji4t-J-nMSOXvTWfjhw-zq=00s_nnA@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <cc16bb6b-044b-b995-12d2-1e8e68bdc8da@t-online.de>

Hi Mike,
your wrote:
"The issue I have is that about once a week, the SATpc32 and the radio 
fail to communicate. Then, I turn off the radio and shutdown SATpc32. 
Irestart both and it is fine for another week or so.

That has nothing to do with SatPC32 but is a problem of the USB port, I 
think. I noticed the same sometimes. Here it helps to unplug the USB 
cable from the PC and to plug it in again. With CAT control via the CI-V 
connector of the IC-9700 you would not have the problem.

73s, Erich, DK1TB


10.05.2020 um 06:03 schrieb Michael Walker via AMSAT-BB:
> Hi Rick
>
> I would have to say, my experience is not the same.  I use the VFO knob all
> the time, just like I was on 20M and I have never had an issue.  I actually
> does work as it should and it continues to doppler tune just fine.
>
> Mine is on the USB port.  Maybe we should compare settings.  If I had the
> problem you are seeing, I would try reducing the baud radio (or even try
> increasing it).  I am at 19200, but I bet you could safely run at 9600 as
> the amount of data being moved is pretty trivial.  I am away from my
> computer, but I think my interval speed is set to 30.
>
> The issue I have is that about once a week, the SATpc32 and the radio fail
> to communicate.  Then, I turn off the radio and shutdown SATpc32.  I
> restart both and it is fine for another week or so.
>
> Mike va3mw
>
>
> On Sat, May 9, 2020 at 9:33 PM Rick Kowalewski via AMSAT-BB <
> amsat-bb at amsat.org> wrote:
>
>> Would be nice if the USB settings "worked as advertised".
>>
>> If the VFO know is not moved, then yes, all is ok.  However, once you
>> start to tune around the bandpass, SatPC32 eventually 'loses' comms with
>> the 9700 and will not doppler tune.
>> However, not all comms are lost.  If you select another line in CAT
>> Tuning, the radio now changes to that frequency.  You can even select
>> another satellite and frequency/mode changes.  BUT, radio no longer
>> follows doppler tuning and tuning the VFO does not update on SatPC32.
>> Go figure.
>>
>> Have tried both http://www.dk1tb.de/IC9700_settings.htm and
>>
>> https://www.amsat.org/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/SatPC32-IC9700-Setup-1.pdf,
>>
>> makes no difference.  Same under Win7 & Win10.
>>
>> Only cure is to restart Windows.
>>
>> 73,
>> Rick VK6RKsat-bb <https://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: https://www.amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb

From rick at vk6xlr.net  Mon May 11 08:11:34 2020
From: rick at vk6xlr.net (Rick Kowalewski)
Date: Mon, 11 May 2020 16:11:34 +0800
Subject: [amsat-bb] Satpc32 and ICOM 9700
In-Reply-To: <cc16bb6b-044b-b995-12d2-1e8e68bdc8da@t-online.de>
References: <mailman.28359.1588968657.2947.amsat-bb@amsat.org>
	<410236116.645750.1589034232799@mail.yahoo.com>
	<117801d62612$0f76f790$2e64e6b0$@frawg.org>
	<11b401d6261a$fb608420$f2218c60$@frawg.org>
	<c8fc7a24-702b-7ba8-688a-f33a38ae5b93@vk6xlr.net>
	<CA+33ts7EM6a2htJmBxQ9ji4t-J-nMSOXvTWfjhw-zq=00s_nnA@mail.gmail.com>
	<cc16bb6b-044b-b995-12d2-1e8e68bdc8da@t-online.de>
Message-ID: <29b5f031-83a8-ed35-a0e4-99606367ce80@vk6xlr.net>

Hi Erich,

But on 2 different computers running Win7 or Win10?? Same problem on both?
The whole point of using USB, is it handles both comms and audio. CI-V 
is a step in the wrong direction and more cables to worry about.

73,
Rick VK6RK

On 11/05/2020 15:42, Erich Eichmann via AMSAT-BB wrote:
> Hi Mike,
> your wrote:
> "The issue I have is that about once a week, the SATpc32 and the radio 
> fail to communicate. Then, I turn off the radio and shutdown SATpc32. 
> Irestart both and it is fine for another week or so.
>
> That has nothing to do with SatPC32 but is a problem of the USB port, 
> I think. I noticed the same sometimes. Here it helps to unplug the USB 
> cable from the PC and to plug it in again. With CAT control via the 
> CI-V connector of the IC-9700 you would not have the problem.
>
> 73s, Erich, DK1TB
>
>
> 10.05.2020 um 06:03 schrieb Michael Walker via AMSAT-BB:
>> Hi Rick
>>
>> I would have to say, my experience is not the same.? I use the VFO 
>> knob all
>> the time, just like I was on 20M and I have never had an issue. I 
>> actually
>> does work as it should and it continues to doppler tune just fine.
>>
>> Mine is on the USB port.? Maybe we should compare settings.? If I had 
>> the
>> problem you are seeing, I would try reducing the baud radio (or even try
>> increasing it).? I am at 19200, but I bet you could safely run at 
>> 9600 as
>> the amount of data being moved is pretty trivial.? I am away from my
>> computer, but I think my interval speed is set to 30.
>>
>> The issue I have is that about once a week, the SATpc32 and the radio 
>> fail
>> to communicate.? Then, I turn off the radio and shutdown SATpc32.? I
>> restart both and it is fine for another week or so.
>>
>> Mike va3mw
>>
>>
>> On Sat, May 9, 2020 at 9:33 PM Rick Kowalewski via AMSAT-BB <
>> amsat-bb at amsat.org> wrote:
>>
>>> Would be nice if the USB settings "worked as advertised".
>>>
>>> If the VFO know is not moved, then yes, all is ok.? However, once you
>>> start to tune around the bandpass, SatPC32 eventually 'loses' comms 
>>> with
>>> the 9700 and will not doppler tune.
>>> However, not all comms are lost.? If you select another line in CAT
>>> Tuning, the radio now changes to that frequency.? You can even select
>>> another satellite and frequency/mode changes.? BUT, radio no longer
>>> follows doppler tuning and tuning the VFO does not update on SatPC32.
>>> Go figure.
>>>
>>> Have tried both http://www.dk1tb.de/IC9700_settings.htm and
>>>
>>> https://www.amsat.org/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/SatPC32-IC9700-Setup-1.pdf, 
>>>
>>>
>>> makes no difference.? Same under Win7 & Win10.
>>>
>>> Only cure is to restart Windows.
>>>
>>> 73,
>>> Rick VK6RK


From johnnykludt at gmail.com  Mon May 11 11:02:24 2020
From: johnnykludt at gmail.com (John Kludt)
Date: Mon, 11 May 2020 07:02:24 -0400
Subject: [amsat-bb] Satpc32 and ICOM 9700
In-Reply-To: <29b5f031-83a8-ed35-a0e4-99606367ce80@vk6xlr.net>
References: <mailman.28359.1588968657.2947.amsat-bb@amsat.org>
	<410236116.645750.1589034232799@mail.yahoo.com>
	<117801d62612$0f76f790$2e64e6b0$@frawg.org>
	<11b401d6261a$fb608420$f2218c60$@frawg.org>
	<c8fc7a24-702b-7ba8-688a-f33a38ae5b93@vk6xlr.net>
	<CA+33ts7EM6a2htJmBxQ9ji4t-J-nMSOXvTWfjhw-zq=00s_nnA@mail.gmail.com>
	<cc16bb6b-044b-b995-12d2-1e8e68bdc8da@t-online.de>
	<29b5f031-83a8-ed35-a0e4-99606367ce80@vk6xlr.net>
Message-ID: <CABsMmtQdhqTY=EDbJVQ=uFi7mK8GkLaBQRCU9zGwbdZfULJj=A@mail.gmail.com>

Rick,

In your power options do you have the USB port set to never go to sleep?
Things with USB in general have worked much better for me once I have set
the system (Win 7 and now Win 10) to leave the port powered at all times.

John

On Mon, May 11, 2020 at 4:14 AM Rick Kowalewski via AMSAT-BB <
amsat-bb at amsat.org> wrote:

> Hi Erich,
>
> But on 2 different computers running Win7 or Win10?  Same problem on both?
> The whole point of using USB, is it handles both comms and audio. CI-V
> is a step in the wrong direction and more cables to worry about.
>
> 73,
> Rick VK6RK
>
> On 11/05/2020 15:42, Erich Eichmann via AMSAT-BB wrote:
> > Hi Mike,
> > your wrote:
> > "The issue I have is that about once a week, the SATpc32 and the radio
> > fail to communicate. Then, I turn off the radio and shutdown SATpc32.
> > Irestart both and it is fine for another week or so.
> >
> > That has nothing to do with SatPC32 but is a problem of the USB port,
> > I think. I noticed the same sometimes. Here it helps to unplug the USB
> > cable from the PC and to plug it in again. With CAT control via the
> > CI-V connector of the IC-9700 you would not have the problem.
> >
> > 73s, Erich, DK1TB
> >
> >
> > 10.05.2020 um 06:03 schrieb Michael Walker via AMSAT-BB:
> >> Hi Rick
> >>
> >> I would have to say, my experience is not the same.  I use the VFO
> >> knob all
> >> the time, just like I was on 20M and I have never had an issue. I
> >> actually
> >> does work as it should and it continues to doppler tune just fine.
> >>
> >> Mine is on the USB port.  Maybe we should compare settings.  If I had
> >> the
> >> problem you are seeing, I would try reducing the baud radio (or even try
> >> increasing it).  I am at 19200, but I bet you could safely run at
> >> 9600 as
> >> the amount of data being moved is pretty trivial.  I am away from my
> >> computer, but I think my interval speed is set to 30.
> >>
> >> The issue I have is that about once a week, the SATpc32 and the radio
> >> fail
> >> to communicate.  Then, I turn off the radio and shutdown SATpc32.  I
> >> restart both and it is fine for another week or so.
> >>
> >> Mike va3mw
> >>
> >>
> >> On Sat, May 9, 2020 at 9:33 PM Rick Kowalewski via AMSAT-BB <
> >> amsat-bb at amsat.org> wrote:
> >>
> >>> Would be nice if the USB settings "worked as advertised".
> >>>
> >>> If the VFO know is not moved, then yes, all is ok.  However, once you
> >>> start to tune around the bandpass, SatPC32 eventually 'loses' comms
> >>> with
> >>> the 9700 and will not doppler tune.
> >>> However, not all comms are lost.  If you select another line in CAT
> >>> Tuning, the radio now changes to that frequency.  You can even select
> >>> another satellite and frequency/mode changes.  BUT, radio no longer
> >>> follows doppler tuning and tuning the VFO does not update on SatPC32.
> >>> Go figure.
> >>>
> >>> Have tried both http://www.dk1tb.de/IC9700_settings.htm and
> >>>
> >>>
> https://www.amsat.org/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/SatPC32-IC9700-Setup-1.pdf,
>
> >>>
> >>>
> >>> makes no difference.  Same under Win7 & Win10.
> >>>
> >>> Only cure is to restart Windows.
> >>>
> >>> 73,
> >>> Rick VK6RK
>
> _______________________________________________
> Sent via AMSAT-BB at amsat.org. AMSAT-NA makes this open forum available
> to all interested persons worldwide without requiring membership. Opinions
> expressed
> are solely those of the author, and do not reflect the official views of
> AMSAT-NA.
> Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite program!
> Subscription settings: https://www.amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb
>

From marklhammond at gmail.com  Mon May 11 11:11:23 2020
From: marklhammond at gmail.com (Mark Hammond)
Date: Mon, 11 May 2020 07:11:23 -0400
Subject: [amsat-bb] Satpc32 and ICOM 9700
In-Reply-To: <CABsMmtQdhqTY=EDbJVQ=uFi7mK8GkLaBQRCU9zGwbdZfULJj=A@mail.gmail.com>
References: <mailman.28359.1588968657.2947.amsat-bb@amsat.org>
	<410236116.645750.1589034232799@mail.yahoo.com>
	<117801d62612$0f76f790$2e64e6b0$@frawg.org>
	<11b401d6261a$fb608420$f2218c60$@frawg.org>
	<c8fc7a24-702b-7ba8-688a-f33a38ae5b93@vk6xlr.net>
	<CA+33ts7EM6a2htJmBxQ9ji4t-J-nMSOXvTWfjhw-zq=00s_nnA@mail.gmail.com>
	<cc16bb6b-044b-b995-12d2-1e8e68bdc8da@t-online.de>
	<29b5f031-83a8-ed35-a0e4-99606367ce80@vk6xlr.net>
	<CABsMmtQdhqTY=EDbJVQ=uFi7mK8GkLaBQRCU9zGwbdZfULJj=A@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <983385ea-20dc-51d5-a0c4-47d4bd1c781c@gmail.com>

John brings up a very good point about not allowing the USB ports to 
sleep.? Another consideration---with all the various dongles, SDR, and 
such I have gone to using external powered USB ports whenever possible.? 
Much less problems with those (as compared to internal ports).

Mark N8MH

On 5/11/2020 7:02 AM, John Kludt via AMSAT-BB wrote:
> Rick,
>
> In your power options do you have the USB port set to never go to sleep?
> Things with USB in general have worked much better for me once I have set
> the system (Win 7 and now Win 10) to leave the port powered at all times.
>
> John
>
> On Mon, May 11, 2020 at 4:14 AM Rick Kowalewski via AMSAT-BB <
> amsat-bb at amsat.org> wrote:
>
>> Hi Erich,
>>
>> But on 2 different computers running Win7 or Win10?  Same problem on both?
>> The whole point of using USB, is it handles both comms and audio. CI-V
>> is a step in the wrong direction and more cables to worry about.
>>
>> 73,
>> Rick VK6RK
>>
>> On 11/05/2020 15:42, Erich Eichmann via AMSAT-BB wrote:
>>> Hi Mike,
>>> your wrote:
>>> "The issue I have is that about once a week, the SATpc32 and the radio
>>> fail to communicate. Then, I turn off the radio and shutdown SATpc32.
>>> Irestart both and it is fine for another week or so.
>>>
>>> That has nothing to do with SatPC32 but is a problem of the USB port,
>>> I think. I noticed the same sometimes. Here it helps to unplug the USB
>>> cable from the PC and to plug it in again. With CAT control via the
>>> CI-V connector of the IC-9700 you would not have the problem.
>>>
>>> 73s, Erich, DK1TB
>>>
>>>
>>> 10.05.2020 um 06:03 schrieb Michael Walker via AMSAT-BB:
>>>> Hi Rick
>>>>
>>>> I would have to say, my experience is not the same.  I use the VFO
>>>> knob all
>>>> the time, just like I was on 20M and I have never had an issue. I
>>>> actually
>>>> does work as it should and it continues to doppler tune just fine.
>>>>
>>>> Mine is on the USB port.  Maybe we should compare settings.  If I had
>>>> the
>>>> problem you are seeing, I would try reducing the baud radio (or even try
>>>> increasing it).  I am at 19200, but I bet you could safely run at
>>>> 9600 as
>>>> the amount of data being moved is pretty trivial.  I am away from my
>>>> computer, but I think my interval speed is set to 30.
>>>>
>>>> The issue I have is that about once a week, the SATpc32 and the radio
>>>> fail
>>>> to communicate.  Then, I turn off the radio and shutdown SATpc32.  I
>>>> restart both and it is fine for another week or so.
>>>>
>>>> Mike va3mw
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> On Sat, May 9, 2020 at 9:33 PM Rick Kowalewski via AMSAT-BB <
>>>> amsat-bb at amsat.org> wrote:
>>>>
>>>>> Would be nice if the USB settings "worked as advertised".
>>>>>
>>>>> If the VFO know is not moved, then yes, all is ok.  However, once you
>>>>> start to tune around the bandpass, SatPC32 eventually 'loses' comms
>>>>> with
>>>>> the 9700 and will not doppler tune.
>>>>> However, not all comms are lost.  If you select another line in CAT
>>>>> Tuning, the radio now changes to that frequency.  You can even select
>>>>> another satellite and frequency/mode changes.  BUT, radio no longer
>>>>> follows doppler tuning and tuning the VFO does not update on SatPC32.
>>>>> Go figure.
>>>>>
>>>>> Have tried both http://www.dk1tb.de/IC9700_settings.htm and
>>>>>
>>>>>
>> https://www.amsat.org/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/SatPC32-IC9700-Setup-1.pdf,
>>
>>>>>
>>>>> makes no difference.  Same under Win7 & Win10.
>>>>>
>>>>> Only cure is to restart Windows.
>>>>>
>>>>> 73,
>>>>> Rick VK6RK
>> _______________________________________________
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> _______________________________________________
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> to all interested persons worldwide without requiring membership. Opinions expressed
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From cbusch at nc.rr.com  Mon May 11 18:18:50 2020
From: cbusch at nc.rr.com (Chris Busch)
Date: Mon, 11 May 2020 14:18:50 -0400
Subject: [amsat-bb] A BIG thank you to Kevin, WA7WF
Message-ID: <C98ABE55-29E7-460D-B65A-033AFDF806F8@nc.rr.com>

A BIG shout out and thank you to Kevin, WA7WF for the tremendous help in resolving my LVB tracker to rotor control problem so I could get back on the birds after a long absence. Kevin has spent two weeks, over a dozen email exchanges and even sent me a preprogrammed PIC with the latest FW to help me solve the issue (which turned out to be an RS232 ground loop). Elmering at it?s best! Thank you again Kevin.

73
Chris  K4CKB




From russ.ramirez at gmail.com  Mon May 11 21:36:29 2020
From: russ.ramirez at gmail.com (Russ Ramirez)
Date: Mon, 11 May 2020 16:36:29 -0500
Subject: [amsat-bb] Texas Potato Masher II
Message-ID: <CAJgz9AZAh6efuR04=jXB531ncqpQ5oaZOBQHdtOKkGKpnYCN1Q@mail.gmail.com>

The directions at Jerry's (WB5RMQ) website
http://wb5rmg.somenet.net/k5oe/Texas_Potato_Masher_2.html are pretty clear,
but I'm wondering if anyone has a PDF of the AMSAT Journal from 1999,
January-February issue? Apparently the original article was published in
this issue.

Russ
K0WFS

From n4csitwo at bellsouth.net  Mon May 11 23:47:47 2020
From: n4csitwo at bellsouth.net (David Jordan)
Date: Mon, 11 May 2020 23:47:47 +0000 (UTC)
Subject: [amsat-bb] Texas Potato Masher II
In-Reply-To: <CAJgz9AZAh6efuR04=jXB531ncqpQ5oaZOBQHdtOKkGKpnYCN1Q@mail.gmail.com>
References: <CAJgz9AZAh6efuR04=jXB531ncqpQ5oaZOBQHdtOKkGKpnYCN1Q@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <123555196.865530.1589240867652@mail.yahoo.com>

 Russ,I was cleaning out my office the other day and believe I saw a copy of the Journal with the Potato Masher. I have a telecon at 8pm ET coming up. I'll look for it after that's over and copy and send the article to you.
Also, check out our ARISS FB account at Amateur Radio On The International Space Station (ARISS). I have a video showing the performance of the Masher mount on a rotator during an ARISS school contact. You might find it interesting.
Dave, AA4KNARISS mentor
    On Monday, May 11, 2020, 05:36:59 PM EDT, Russ Ramirez via AMSAT-BB <amsat-bb at amsat.org> wrote:  
 
 The directions at Jerry's (WB5RMQ) website
http://wb5rmg.somenet.net/k5oe/Texas_Potato_Masher_2.html are pretty clear,
but I'm wondering if anyone has a PDF of the AMSAT Journal from 1999,
January-February issue? Apparently the original article was published in
this issue.

Russ
K0WFS
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From marklhammond at gmail.com  Tue May 12 17:55:05 2020
From: marklhammond at gmail.com (Mark Hammond)
Date: Tue, 12 May 2020 13:55:05 -0400
Subject: [amsat-bb] A BIG thank you to Kevin, WA7WF
In-Reply-To: <C98ABE55-29E7-460D-B65A-033AFDF806F8@nc.rr.com>
References: <C98ABE55-29E7-460D-B65A-033AFDF806F8@nc.rr.com>
Message-ID: <46bcc120-0c4f-fc93-9929-ad1587408a6d@gmail.com>

Hi Chris,

It's so nice to get a great report of some satellite Elmering. Kevin has 
helped me with some issues over the years as well. A very knowledgeable 
guy---but at least as equally important, is that he shares it :)

73!

Mark N8MH

On 5/11/2020 2:18 PM, Chris Busch via AMSAT-BB wrote:
> A BIG shout out and thank you to Kevin, WA7WF for the tremendous help in resolving my LVB tracker to rotor control problem so I could get back on the birds after a long absence. Kevin has spent two weeks, over a dozen email exchanges and even sent me a preprogrammed PIC with the latest FW to help me solve the issue (which turned out to be an RS232 ground loop). Elmering at it?s best! Thank you again Kevin.
>
> 73
> Chris  K4CKB
>
>
>
> _______________________________________________
> Sent via AMSAT-BB at amsat.org. AMSAT-NA makes this open forum available
> to all interested persons worldwide without requiring membership. Opinions expressed
> are solely those of the author, and do not reflect the official views of AMSAT-NA.
> Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite program!
> Subscription settings: https://www.amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb

-- 
Mark L. Hammond [N8MH]


From mountain.michelle at gmail.com  Tue May 12 20:17:51 2020
From: mountain.michelle at gmail.com (Michelle Thompson)
Date: Tue, 12 May 2020 13:17:51 -0700
Subject: [amsat-bb] Hack-a-Sat Call for Participation
In-Reply-To: <CACvjz2VTP0c4krq4r=UdO4LA3gK1MdeG28=qjZ7Pf7Rt4DGFWA@mail.gmail.com>
References: <CACvjz2VTP0c4krq4r=UdO4LA3gK1MdeG28=qjZ7Pf7Rt4DGFWA@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <CACvjz2VpZJnOhT3wGVRugpDDtB1UgDJCJ5RA+9u3vAVUEk9SUQ@mail.gmail.com>

Thank you for the interest! We have 14 on the team and rising.

The one question that has come up is whether federal contractors can
participate. There is a FAQ at the Hack-a-Sat website that addresses this.

Q: Can my business team include contractors (not "Federal entities", not
"Federal employees", not "Federal Government Military or Civilian
employee") who support federal contracts?

A: Yes.

If this happens to be holding you back from participating, then know that
it should not. I understand that there are a complex variety of definitions
involved, but the FAQ was written to address a common case that isn't
disqualified from this particular event, organized through the Air Force.

-Michelle W5NYV




On Fri, May 8, 2020 at 12:26 PM Michelle Thompson <
mountain.michelle at gmail.com> wrote:

> Greetings all!
>
> I've put out the call for participation for the Hack-a-Sat competition in
> the past, and would like to bring you all up to date on the developments
> and opportunities that have developed since.
>
> The website is here: https://www.hackasat.com/
>
> Hack-a-Sat is an activity that was scheduled to happen at the in-person
> DEFCON event.
>
> As of today, yes, it's true. DEFCON has been cancelled.
>
> Those of you that have volunteered at Ham Radio Village in the past are
> familiar with the event. For those of you that are not, it's a long-running
> hacking and cybersecurity event that has enthusiastically adopted
> everything RF and amateur radio.
>
> The United States Air Force, in conjunction with the Defense Digital
> Service, organized this year?s Space Security Challenge, called Hack-A-Sat.
> This challenge asks hackers from around the world to focus their skills and
> creativity on solving cybersecurity challenges on space systems. This
> competition is going to be held! It's now a virtual event.
>
> Security in the amateur radio sense of the word is fundamentally different
> from commercial and military applications. We have an advantage here,
> mainly due to the enormous leverage we have due to our context being
> completely different from what the Air Force and commercial interests
> assume. This is, essentially, a diversity advantage.
>
> If you want to participate on an experienced Capture The Flag (CTF) team,
> then I am here to extend an invitation. Anyone that reads through the rules
> and can afford to spend some time during the event is invited to apply to
> join Vaporsec. This is a team that has a majority of information security
> professionals. There are some satellite industry people, some amateur
> involvement, and I'd like to make sure that anyone interested in competing
> from AMSAT-BB gets a chance to join a competitive team.
>
> The benefits to amateur radio are primarily technical, with policy and
> security a close second. The Air Force has some agendas here in terms of
> improving satellite security. Exposure to the challenges alone is a an
> excellent opportunity to learn more about modern satellite technology...
> and what a significant player in space wants to find out more about. Don't
> assume that that the challenges in the competition are going to be "too
> hard". What is trivial for one viewpoint is unsolvable for another.
>
> I'll be writing about the event and what we learned when it is over, so
> this sort of knowledge will not be secret. However, there is no replacement
> for participation, and you could very well have the practical knowledge,
> gained from operating real satellites, that wins the competition. As you
> can see from the website, there is some real money involved and
> opportunities for technical writing.
>
> Let me know at w5nyv at arrl.net if you would like to talk more about
> joining a CTF team for this really neat and unique event.
>
> Know someone that you think should participate? Please forward to them.
>
> -Michelle W5NYV
>
>
>

From aj9n at aol.com  Tue May 12 21:11:05 2020
From: aj9n at aol.com (aj9n at aol.com)
Date: Tue, 12 May 2020 21:11:05 +0000 (UTC)
Subject: [amsat-bb] Upcoming ARISS Contact Schedule as of 2020-05-12 21:00
	UTC
References: <190349333.60269.1589317865979.ref@mail.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <190349333.60269.1589317865979@mail.yahoo.com>


Upcoming ARISS Contact Schedule as of 2020-05-12 21:00 UTC

?

Quick list of scheduled contacts and events:

?

Airdrie Space Science Club, Airdrie, AB, Canada, Multi-point telebridge via ZS6JON 

The ISS callsign is presently scheduled to be NA1SS 

The scheduled astronaut is Chris Cassidy KF5KDR 

Contact is go for: Fri 2020-05-15 15:10:28 UTC 55 deg via ZS6JON 

?

Watch for live stream at: https://youtu.be/2mflSlShPHA (***)

?

A multi-point telebridge contact means that each student will be on the telebridge from their own home.

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

Looking for some stay at home activities related to science and for when you are not playing on your radio?? Check out these links:?? 

?

?

>From ARISS Vice Chair Oliver Amend DG6BCE: ESA Astronauts to offer inspiration during isolation in?????  #SpaceConnectsUs

https://www.esa.int/Newsroom/Astronauts_to_offer_inspiration_during_isolation_in_SpaceConnectsU

?

Celestron, the telescope, microscope, and sports optics folks, now has something called #STEMINYOURBACKYARD that you can find on Instagram, Facebook, or Twitter.? By the way, I don't work for Celestron or have any business dealings with them and this is just something I saw.? Apparently there are 10 free STEM activities covering Astronomy, Nature and Wildlife, and The Microscopic World.? Check out:? https://www.celestron.com/blogs/news/discover-stem-in-your-backyard 

?

NASA has a STEM page with fun activities to do at home.? Check out https://www.nasa.gov/stem 

?

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

?

ARISS is very aware of the impact that COVID-19 is having on schools and the public in general.? As such, we may have last minute cancellations or postponements of school contacts.? As always, I will try to provide everyone with near-real-time updates.? 

?

The following schools have now been postponed or cancelled due to COVID-19:? 

?

Postponed:

No additional schools (***)

?

Cancelled:

No additional schools (***)

?

?

?

The ARISS webpage is at https://www.ariss.org/ ???

?

Watch for future COVID-19 related announcements here also.

?

?

Note that there are links to other ARISS websites from this site.

?

The main page for Applying to Host a Scheduled Contact may be found at https://www.ariss.org/apply-to-host-an-ariss-contact.html ???

ARISS Contact Applications (United States)

?

?

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?2020-05-12 21:00 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.

?

https://www.amsat.org/amsat/ariss/news/arissnews.rtf 

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

?

?

The successful school list has been updated as of 2020-04-30 17:30 UTC. 

https://www.amsat.org/amsat/ariss/news/Successful_ARISS_schools.rtf 

?

?

?

The ARISS webpage is at https://www.ariss.org/ ???

Note that there are links to other ARISS websites from this site.

?

The main page for Applying to Host a Scheduled Contact may be found at https://www.ariss.org/apply-to-host-an-ariss-contact.html ???

?

ARISS Contact Applications (United States)

?

The ARISS webpage is at https://www.ariss.org/ ???

Note that there are links to other ARISS websites from this site.

?

?

Message to US Educators

?

ARISS Contact Applications (United States) 

?

The Proposal Window of February 1, 2020 to March 31, 2020 has now closed.

?

For future proposal information and more details such as expectations, proposal guidelines and proposal form, and dates and times of Information Webinars, go to www.ariss.org.

?

Please direct any questions to?ariss.us.education at gmail.com.

?

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 ISS National Lab and National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA). The primary goal of ARISS is to promote exploration of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEAM) topics by organizing scheduled contacts via amateur radio between crew members aboard the ISS and students in classrooms or public forms. Before and during these radio contacts, students, educators, parents, and communities learn about space, space technologies, and amateur radio. For more information, see www.ariss.org.

?

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

ARISS Contact Applications (Europe, Africa and the Middle East)

?

Schools and Youth organizations in Europe, Africa and the Middle East interested in setting up an ARISS radio contact with an astronaut on board the International Space Station are invited to submit an application from September to October and from February to April.

Please refer to details and the application form at www.ariss-eu.org/school-contacts.? Applications should be addressed by email to:? school.selection.manager at ariss-eu.org

?

ARISS Contact Applications (Canada, Central and South America, Asia and Australia and Russia)

?

Organizations outside the United States can apply for an ARISS contact by filling out an application.? Please direct questions to the appropriate regional representative listed below. If your country is not specifically listed, send your questions to the nearest ARISS Region listed. If you are unsure which address to use, please send your question to the ARISS-Canada representative; they will forward your question to the appropriate coordinator.

?

For the application, go to:? https://www.ariss.org/ariss-application.html.

ARISS-Canada and the Americas, except USA: Steve McFarlane, VE3TBD email to: ve3tbd at gmail.com

ARISS-Japan, Asia, Pacific and Australia: Satoshi Yasuda, 7M3TJZ email to: ariss at iaru-r3.org, Japan Amateur Radio League (JARL) https://www.jarl.org/

ARISS-Russia: Soyuz Radioljubitelei Rossii (SRR) https://srr.ru/

?

?

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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 https://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?? Please note that the HamTV system has been brought back to earth for troubleshooting.? Please monitor ARISS-EU or ARISS-ON for the very latest news on the troubleshooting efforts.? 

?

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

?

?

The HamTV webpage:? https://www.amsat-on.be/hamtv-summary/

?

?

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ARISS congratulations the following mentors who have now mentored over 100 schools: 

?

Francesco IK?WGF with 140

Satoshi 7M3TJZ with 138 

Sergey RV3DR with 133 

Gaston ON4WF with 123

?

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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.

?

?

?

Total number of ARISS ISS to earth school events is 1388. 

Each school counts as 1 event.?????????????????????????????????? 

Total number of ARISS ISS to earth school contacts is 1321. 

Each contact may have multiple schools sharing the same time slot.

Total number of ARISS supported terrestrial contacts is 48. 

?

A complete year by year breakdown of the contacts may be found in the 

file.

https://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:
South Dakota, Wyoming, American?Samoa, Guam, Northern Marianas Islands, and the Virgin Islands.

?

++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++

?

QSL information may be found at:

https://www.ariss.org/qsl-cards.html

?

ISS callsigns: DP?ISS, IR?ISS, NA1SS, OR4ISS, RS?ISS

?

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Frequency chart for packet, voice, and crossband repeater modes showing 

Doppler correction as of 2005-07-29 04:00 UTC

https://www.amsat.org/amsat/ariss/news/ISS_frequencies_and_Doppler_correction.rtf



Check out the Zoho reports of the ARISS contacts

?

https://reports.zoho.com/ZDBDataSheetView.cc?DBID=412218000000020415

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?

Exp. 62 now on orbit 

Chris Cassidy KF5KDR

Anatoli Ivanishin

Ivan Vagner

?

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73,

Charlie?Sufana AJ9N
One of the ARISS operation team mentors

?

?

?

?

?

?



From n4csitwo at bellsouth.net  Tue May 12 21:14:31 2020
From: n4csitwo at bellsouth.net (David Jordan)
Date: Tue, 12 May 2020 21:14:31 +0000 (UTC)
Subject: [amsat-bb] Upcoming ARISS contact with Airdrie Space Science Club,
 Airdrie, AB, Canada
References: <506641654.76828.1589318071546.ref@mail.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <506641654.76828.1589318071546@mail.yahoo.com>


AnInternational Space Station school contact has been planned withparticipants at AirdrieSpace Science Club, Airdrie, AB, Canada on15May.The event is scheduled to begin at approximately 15:10UTC. It is recommended that you start listening approximately 10minutes before this time. The duration of the contact isapproximately 9 minutes and 30 seconds. The contact will be aMulti-Point Telebridge between NA1SS and ZS6JON.Amulti-point telebridge contact means that each student will be on thetelebridge from their own home. Thecontact should be audible over portionsof South Africa and adjacent areas.Interested parties are invited to listen in on the 145.80 MHzdownlink. The contact is expected to be conducted in English. Theevent will be live streamed at https://youtu.be/2mflSlShPHA?.





Story:

Forthe past 10 years, the Airdrie Space Science Club has provided youthaged 10-14 the chance to build and launch model rockets, look at theuniverse during astronomy evenings, and participate in special eventssuch as ARISS contacts, and high-altitude balloon launches. 





Participantswill ask as many of the following questions as time allows: 

1.How has seeing Earth from its orbit affected you, in your frame ofreference

 whenmoving around the ISS, or

 inyour perspective of humanity as a whole?

2.What happens if you vomit in the space station? How do you clean itup?

3.How has the COVID-19 pandemic affected you while you are in space?

4.What will be your first meal when you get back to Earth?

5.What does it feel like when the rocket lifts off?

6.What does the space station smell like?

7.Was training to be astronaut harder or easier than training to be anavy seal?

8.What experiment that you've done had the most unexpected results?What was the

 expectedand actual

 outcomeof said experiment?

9.How successful is your 3-D printer on the station?

10.We are a model rocket building club. Did you ever build modelrockets when you

 wereyoung?

11.What does microgravity feel like on your body?

12.Does the Earth look any clearer or less polluted now compared to whenyou flew

 in2009 and with Canadian

 ChrisHadfield in 2013?

13.Do you play any games while you are on the ISS?

14.What kind of music do you listen to?





PLEASECHECK THE FOLLOWING FOR MORE INFORMATION ON ARISS UPDATES:

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Toreceive our Twitter updates, follow @ARISS_status





Nextplanned event(s):

TBD





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Thankyou & 73,
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From rick at vk6xlr.net  Tue May 12 23:42:36 2020
From: rick at vk6xlr.net (Rick Kowalewski)
Date: Wed, 13 May 2020 07:42:36 +0800
Subject: [amsat-bb] Satpc32 and ICOM 9700
In-Reply-To: <983385ea-20dc-51d5-a0c4-47d4bd1c781c@gmail.com>
References: <mailman.28359.1588968657.2947.amsat-bb@amsat.org>
	<410236116.645750.1589034232799@mail.yahoo.com>
	<117801d62612$0f76f790$2e64e6b0$@frawg.org>
	<11b401d6261a$fb608420$f2218c60$@frawg.org>
	<c8fc7a24-702b-7ba8-688a-f33a38ae5b93@vk6xlr.net>
	<CA+33ts7EM6a2htJmBxQ9ji4t-J-nMSOXvTWfjhw-zq=00s_nnA@mail.gmail.com>
	<cc16bb6b-044b-b995-12d2-1e8e68bdc8da@t-online.de>
	<29b5f031-83a8-ed35-a0e4-99606367ce80@vk6xlr.net>
	<CABsMmtQdhqTY=EDbJVQ=uFi7mK8GkLaBQRCU9zGwbdZfULJj=A@mail.gmail.com>
	<983385ea-20dc-51d5-a0c4-47d4bd1c781c@gmail.com>
Message-ID: <16fd4dd1-918b-12e0-43b2-3fa452741521@vk6xlr.net>

Yes, all USB ports are set never to go to sleep.? I've even tried with 
external powered hub and issue still remains.? Gone through all the 
settings with a fine tooth comb too.? Unplugging/replugging the USB 
cable as Erich suggested also doesn't work and he also says there is a 
problem.

There's currently a thread "IC-9700 with SatPC32 not updating" at 
ic-9700 at groups.io where users are having the same issue.

Been using SatPC32 for many years with FT-847 and IC-9100 and it's been 
great.? Only now with the IC-9700, there is this problem.? The satellite 
scene in VK is quiet so never really had to use the VFO much to scan the 
bandpass on linear birds.? RS-44 changed this and it is busy.? Many 
users now can be heard from SE Asia.

So, I've currently downgraded my setup to use CI-V, as it's proving a 
hassle with RS-44.

Will give PSTrotator a go and see if the issue remains.

73,
Rick VK6RK

On 11/05/2020 19:11, Mark Hammond via AMSAT-BB wrote:
> John brings up a very good point about not allowing the USB ports to 
> sleep.? Another consideration---with all the various dongles, SDR, and 
> such I have gone to using external powered USB ports whenever 
> possible.? Much less problems with those (as compared to internal ports).
>
> Mark N8MH
>
> On 5/11/2020 7:02 AM, John Kludt via AMSAT-BB wrote:
>> Rick,
>>
>> In your power options do you have the USB port set to never go to sleep?
>> Things with USB in general have worked much better for me once I have 
>> set
>> the system (Win 7 and now Win 10) to leave the port powered at all 
>> times.
>>
>> John
>>
>> On Mon, May 11, 2020 at 4:14 AM Rick Kowalewski via AMSAT-BB <
>> amsat-bb at amsat.org> wrote:
>>
>>> Hi Erich,
>>>
>>> But on 2 different computers running Win7 or Win10?? Same problem on 
>>> both?
>>> The whole point of using USB, is it handles both comms and audio. CI-V
>>> is a step in the wrong direction and more cables to worry about.
>>>
>>> 73,
>>> Rick VK6RK
>>>
>>> On 11/05/2020 15:42, Erich Eichmann via AMSAT-BB wrote:
>>>> Hi Mike,
>>>> your wrote:
>>>> "The issue I have is that about once a week, the SATpc32 and the radio
>>>> fail to communicate. Then, I turn off the radio and shutdown SATpc32.
>>>> Irestart both and it is fine for another week or so.
>>>>
>>>> That has nothing to do with SatPC32 but is a problem of the USB port,
>>>> I think. I noticed the same sometimes. Here it helps to unplug the USB
>>>> cable from the PC and to plug it in again. With CAT control via the
>>>> CI-V connector of the IC-9700 you would not have the problem.
>>>>
>>>> 73s, Erich, DK1TB


From va3mw at portcredit.net  Wed May 13 00:03:00 2020
From: va3mw at portcredit.net (Michael Walker)
Date: Tue, 12 May 2020 20:03:00 -0400
Subject: [amsat-bb] Satpc32 and ICOM 9700
In-Reply-To: <cc16bb6b-044b-b995-12d2-1e8e68bdc8da@t-online.de>
References: <mailman.28359.1588968657.2947.amsat-bb@amsat.org>
	<410236116.645750.1589034232799@mail.yahoo.com>
	<117801d62612$0f76f790$2e64e6b0$@frawg.org>
	<11b401d6261a$fb608420$f2218c60$@frawg.org>
	<c8fc7a24-702b-7ba8-688a-f33a38ae5b93@vk6xlr.net>
	<CA+33ts7EM6a2htJmBxQ9ji4t-J-nMSOXvTWfjhw-zq=00s_nnA@mail.gmail.com>
	<cc16bb6b-044b-b995-12d2-1e8e68bdc8da@t-online.de>
Message-ID: <CA+33ts7icc0JgD9b9RF582Y6tnb4dUqBXKmmd1171djhSByjvA@mail.gmail.com>

Thanks Erich

I know there are 3 players involved.  The software, the computer+drivers
and the radio.  It only takes one of them to fail for it not to work.  I am
not a big fan of USB connections for 100% reliability and I should move
over to using the CI-V Level port to a proper RS232 port on the computer.
  Too bad the Icom doesn't do a true TCP/IP connection on a port the way
the Flex radios do it and we got away from RS232 1/2 century old
technology.  :)

Thanks for taking the time to reply.  Thanks for all your hard work.

Mike va3mw




On Mon, May 11, 2020 at 3:42 AM Erich Eichmann <erich.eichmann at t-online.de>
wrote:

> Hi Mike,
> your wrote:
> "The issue I have is that about once a week, the SATpc32 and the radio
> fail to communicate. Then, I turn off the radio and shutdown SATpc32.
> Irestart both and it is fine for another week or so.
>
> That has nothing to do with SatPC32 but is a problem of the USB port, I
> think. I noticed the same sometimes. Here it helps to unplug the USB cable
> from the PC and to plug it in again. With CAT control via the CI-V
> connector of the IC-9700 you would not have the problem.
>
> 73s, Erich, DK1TB
>
>
>   10.05.2020 um 06:03 schrieb Michael Walker via AMSAT-BB:
>
> Hi Rick
>
> I would have to say, my experience is not the same.  I use the VFO knob all
> the time, just like I was on 20M and I have never had an issue.  I actually
> does work as it should and it continues to doppler tune just fine.
>
> Mine is on the USB port.  Maybe we should compare settings.  If I had the
> problem you are seeing, I would try reducing the baud radio (or even try
> increasing it).  I am at 19200, but I bet you could safely run at 9600 as
> the amount of data being moved is pretty trivial.  I am away from my
> computer, but I think my interval speed is set to 30.
>
> The issue I have is that about once a week, the SATpc32 and the radio fail
> to communicate.  Then, I turn off the radio and shutdown SATpc32.  I
> restart both and it is fine for another week or so.
>
> Mike va3mw
>
>
> On Sat, May 9, 2020 at 9:33 PM Rick Kowalewski via AMSAT-BB <amsat-bb at amsat.org> wrote:
>
>
> Would be nice if the USB settings "worked as advertised".
>
> If the VFO know is not moved, then yes, all is ok.  However, once you
> start to tune around the bandpass, SatPC32 eventually 'loses' comms with
> the 9700 and will not doppler tune.
> However, not all comms are lost.  If you select another line in CAT
> Tuning, the radio now changes to that frequency.  You can even select
> another satellite and frequency/mode changes.  BUT, radio no longer
> follows doppler tuning and tuning the VFO does not update on SatPC32.
> Go figure.
>
> Have tried both http://www.dk1tb.de/IC9700_settings.htm and
> https://www.amsat.org/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/SatPC32-IC9700-Setup-1.pdf,
>
> makes no difference.  Same under Win7 & Win10.
>
> Only cure is to restart Windows.
>
> 73,
> Rick VK6RKsat-bb <https://www.amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb> <https://www.amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb>
>
> _______________________________________________
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> to all interested persons worldwide without requiring membership. Opinions expressed
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>

From marklhammond at gmail.com  Wed May 13 02:27:57 2020
From: marklhammond at gmail.com (Mark Hammond)
Date: Tue, 12 May 2020 22:27:57 -0400
Subject: [amsat-bb] AO-92 in L/v at 0225u for 24 hrs 13 May 2020
Message-ID: <23ad63c1-2ec0-9d80-d0c3-b166d72c3e88@gmail.com>

Happy L-band!


73,


-- 
Mark L. Hammond [N8MH]


From propgrinder at gmail.com  Wed May 13 16:36:50 2020
From: propgrinder at gmail.com (Bob Hammond)
Date: Wed, 13 May 2020 09:36:50 -0700
Subject: [amsat-bb] Preamp comparisons
Message-ID: <CAKoB7Oq9wV3UR8aQe+g88yu-EMhvkccizx9gk+aHZBUC8agetw@mail.gmail.com>

Has anyone compared the performance and specifications of the commercially
available preamps to the kits sold by Minikits.com.au?

Specifically, the Minikits EME221 Series Preamplifier 70cm and 23cm Kits?

Bob W7OTJ

From w7lrd at comcast.net  Wed May 13 16:52:56 2020
From: w7lrd at comcast.net (73 Bob W7LRD)
Date: Wed, 13 May 2020 09:52:56 -0700 (PDT)
Subject: [amsat-bb] L band gear
Message-ID: <1075348069.443144.1589388776618@connect.xfinity.com>

Hi all-  I would be curious to know what "everyone" is using for L band gear.  Perhaps others would like to know.  example I run
IC-910- at 10W
70 feet of LMR600
24 element looper yagi horizontal polarized

From n8hm at arrl.net  Wed May 13 16:56:49 2020
From: n8hm at arrl.net (Paul Stoetzer)
Date: Wed, 13 May 2020 12:56:49 -0400
Subject: [amsat-bb] L band gear
In-Reply-To: <1075348069.443144.1589388776618@connect.xfinity.com>
References: <1075348069.443144.1589388776618@connect.xfinity.com>
Message-ID: <CABzOSOq7vv6giGwCur=RFSogWb9BF3NQ1KYa8ymRSOqAgYEm1Q@mail.gmail.com>

Alinco DJ-G7T - 1 watt
6' LMR-240
AC0RA's Iowa Arrow (A Comet CYA-1216E modified with 3 2m Arrow elements)

It's been a few months since I've been on L band - maybe next week!
Been concentrating on working passes of RS-44 and HuskySat-1 lately.
New satellites are always fun!

73,

Paul, N8HM

On Wed, May 13, 2020 at 12:53 PM 73 Bob W7LRD via AMSAT-BB
<amsat-bb at amsat.org> wrote:
>
> Hi all-  I would be curious to know what "everyone" is using for L band gear.  Perhaps others would like to know.  example I run
> IC-910- at 10W
> 70 feet of LMR600
> 24 element looper yagi horizontal polarized
> _______________________________________________
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From nicholasmahr1 at gmail.com  Wed May 13 17:06:04 2020
From: nicholasmahr1 at gmail.com (Nick KE8AKW)
Date: Wed, 13 May 2020 13:06:04 -0400
Subject: [amsat-bb] L band gear
Message-ID: <CAGu+VYuumudzCjVMe7dfA-hj4THtWoWm=zuqrtZeymfQX35ahA@mail.gmail.com>

Hi Bob- I would be curious to see what other people are running also for l
band. I use a Directive Systems 45 el loop yagi, and 10w from a IC-9700 all
connected with 85ft of Andrew's LDF7-50A 1 5/8 hardline.

73 Nick KE8AKW

From n1jez at burlingtontelecom.net  Wed May 13 17:08:03 2020
From: n1jez at burlingtontelecom.net (Mike Seguin)
Date: Wed, 13 May 2020 13:08:03 -0400
Subject: [amsat-bb] L band gear
In-Reply-To: <1075348069.443144.1589388776618@connect.xfinity.com>
References: <1075348069.443144.1589388776618@connect.xfinity.com>
Message-ID: <56e56f1b-0297-789f-dd09-083f697c7b6c@burlingtontelecom.net>

Hi Bob,

For L Band here:

FT-290R MKII 2M IF rig
SGLabs 23cm transverter
DL2AM 60 watt amp
55 element 1269 loop yagi
75' of 7/8" Heliax
G5400 rotors

Mike

On 5/13/2020 12:52 PM, 73 Bob W7LRD via AMSAT-BB wrote:
> Hi all-  I would be curious to know what "everyone" is using for L band gear.  Perhaps others would like to know.  example I run
> IC-910- at 10W
> 70 feet of LMR600
> 24 element looper yagi horizontal polarized
> _______________________________________________
> 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,
Mike, N1JEZ
"A closed mouth gathers no feet"

From jean.marc.momple at gmail.com  Wed May 13 17:08:39 2020
From: jean.marc.momple at gmail.com (Jean Marc Momple)
Date: Wed, 13 May 2020 21:08:39 +0400
Subject: [amsat-bb] L band gear
In-Reply-To: <1075348069.443144.1589388776618@connect.xfinity.com>
References: <1075348069.443144.1589388776618@connect.xfinity.com>
Message-ID: <D392EE98-9B32-4D93-AA74-1D88F6D86E16@gmail.com>

Bob,

I am using the TS-2000 with the 1.2Ghz module (factory fit, max power 10W), for AO-92 L-mode using about 1 or 2W into a Wimo 23T Helix with about 15m of Ecoflex 15 coax. as feeder.

73


Jean Marc (3B8DU)



> On May 13, 2020, at 8:52 PM, 73 Bob W7LRD via AMSAT-BB <amsat-bb at amsat.org> wrote:
> 
> Hi all-  I would be curious to know what "everyone" is using for L band gear.  Perhaps others would like to know.  example I run
> IC-910- at 10W
> 70 feet of LMR600
> 24 element looper yagi horizontal polarized
> _______________________________________________
> 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 johnnykludt at gmail.com  Wed May 13 17:10:21 2020
From: johnnykludt at gmail.com (John Kludt)
Date: Wed, 13 May 2020 13:10:21 -0400
Subject: [amsat-bb] L band gear
In-Reply-To: <1075348069.443144.1589388776618@connect.xfinity.com>
References: <1075348069.443144.1589388776618@connect.xfinity.com>
Message-ID: <CABsMmtRgzGZzrCqKhp=_fwmZS2+x1Uao96MLB5vviB3Kbzrk4w@mail.gmail.com>

Bob,

It may or may not matter and LMR600 at 70 feet starts to get rather lossy -
2.142 dB.  For a 70 run I have switched over to 7/8" hardline.

John

On Wed, May 13, 2020 at 12:54 PM 73 Bob W7LRD via AMSAT-BB <
amsat-bb at amsat.org> wrote:

> Hi all-  I would be curious to know what "everyone" is using for L band
> gear.  Perhaps others would like to know.  example I run
> IC-910- at 10W
> 70 feet of LMR600
> 24 element looper yagi horizontal polarized
> _______________________________________________
> 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 DCFox at rwglaw.com  Wed May 13 17:13:03 2020
From: DCFox at rwglaw.com (D. Craig Fox)
Date: Wed, 13 May 2020 17:13:03 +0000
Subject: [amsat-bb] L band gear
In-Reply-To: <1075348069.443144.1589388776618@connect.xfinity.com>
References: <1075348069.443144.1589388776618@connect.xfinity.com>
Message-ID: <0e051f95c818401c91004294551ac202@RWGEX1.RWG.com>

Hey Bob. That was me calling you last night as you ended your QSO with Patrick on AO92 L band. Sat was getting a little low for me at that point.

I run a TS-2000x, 2 runs of 75 ft of LMR400, 5 el yagi on 2m vert pol, and Directive Systems 27 el loop yagi on 23 cm horizontal pol.

73,

Craig
N6RSX

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Subject: [amsat-bb] L band gear

Hi all-  I would be curious to know what "everyone" is using for L band gear.  Perhaps others would like to know.  example I run
IC-910- at 10W
70 feet of LMR600
24 element looper yagi horizontal polarized _______________________________________________
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From jean.marc.momple at gmail.com  Wed May 13 17:18:30 2020
From: jean.marc.momple at gmail.com (Jean Marc Momple)
Date: Wed, 13 May 2020 21:18:30 +0400
Subject: [amsat-bb] L band gear
In-Reply-To: <56e56f1b-0297-789f-dd09-083f697c7b6c@burlingtontelecom.net>
References: <1075348069.443144.1589388776618@connect.xfinity.com>
	<56e56f1b-0297-789f-dd09-083f697c7b6c@burlingtontelecom.net>
Message-ID: <5F5D00F3-7CA9-4FA7-89D8-2B657EB0DF4D@gmail.com>

Mike,

With that setup on AO-92 L-mode, you will kill the bird, burn it out Hi!

I believe that this is the max. and you are not firing all this power to AO-92. 

73


Jean Marc (3B8DU)

> On May 13, 2020, at 9:08 PM, Mike Seguin via AMSAT-BB <amsat-bb at amsat.org> wrote:
> 
> Hi Bob,
> 
> For L Band here:
> 
> FT-290R MKII 2M IF rig
> SGLabs 23cm transverter
> DL2AM 60 watt amp
> 55 element 1269 loop yagi
> 75' of 7/8" Heliax
> G5400 rotors
> 
> Mike
> 
> On 5/13/2020 12:52 PM, 73 Bob W7LRD via AMSAT-BB wrote:
>> Hi all-  I would be curious to know what "everyone" is using for L band gear.  Perhaps others would like to know.  example I run
>> IC-910- at 10W
>> 70 feet of LMR600
>> 24 element looper yagi horizontal polarized
>> _______________________________________________
>> Sent via AMSAT-BB at amsat.org. AMSAT-NA makes this open forum available
>> to all interested persons worldwide without requiring membership. Opinions expressed
>> are solely those of the author, and do not reflect the official views of AMSAT-NA.
>> Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite program!
>> Subscription settings: https://www.amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb
> 
> -- 
> 
> 73,
> Mike, N1JEZ
> "A closed mouth gathers no feet"
> _______________________________________________
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From propgrinder at gmail.com  Wed May 13 17:18:50 2020
From: propgrinder at gmail.com (Bob Hammond)
Date: Wed, 13 May 2020 10:18:50 -0700
Subject: [amsat-bb] L band gear
In-Reply-To: <56e56f1b-0297-789f-dd09-083f697c7b6c@burlingtontelecom.net>
References: <1075348069.443144.1589388776618@connect.xfinity.com>
	<56e56f1b-0297-789f-dd09-083f697c7b6c@burlingtontelecom.net>
Message-ID: <CAKoB7OpY=3S1iPe2EswvutSx041HC6ss66Ph1nQk1yX6oPboig@mail.gmail.com>

I run a IC-9700, 10W, 55 feet of Belden 9913F, G5500 rotators, WiMo
HELIX-23 Helix antenna 1296 MHz, 11 turns.

Bob W7OTJ

On Wed, May 13, 2020 at 10:12 AM Mike Seguin via AMSAT-BB <
amsat-bb at amsat.org> wrote:

> Hi Bob,
>
> For L Band here:
>
> FT-290R MKII 2M IF rig
> SGLabs 23cm transverter
> DL2AM 60 watt amp
> 55 element 1269 loop yagi
> 75' of 7/8" Heliax
> G5400 rotors
>
> Mike
>
> On 5/13/2020 12:52 PM, 73 Bob W7LRD via AMSAT-BB wrote:
> > Hi all-  I would be curious to know what "everyone" is using for L band
> gear.  Perhaps others would like to know.  example I run
> > IC-910- at 10W
> > 70 feet of LMR600
> > 24 element looper yagi horizontal polarized
> > _______________________________________________
> > Sent via AMSAT-BB at amsat.org. AMSAT-NA makes this open forum available
> > to all interested persons worldwide without requiring membership.
> Opinions expressed
> > are solely those of the author, and do not reflect the official views of
> AMSAT-NA.
> > Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite
> program!
> > Subscription settings: https://www.amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb
> >
>
> --
>
> 73,
> Mike, N1JEZ
> "A closed mouth gathers no feet"
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From amsat-bb at wd9ewk.net  Wed May 13 17:23:36 2020
From: amsat-bb at wd9ewk.net (Patrick STODDARD (WD9EWK/VA7EWK))
Date: Wed, 13 May 2020 17:23:36 +0000
Subject: [amsat-bb] L band gear
In-Reply-To: <1075348069.443144.1589388776618@connect.xfinity.com>
References: <1075348069.443144.1589388776618@connect.xfinity.com>
Message-ID: <CAN6TEUfyWd12u+YUHZ72A0_-RU3WzBKPvu7E3JQQDa+Hfs2JTQ@mail.gmail.com>

Hi Bob!

Nice to hear you last night!

When you worked me last night, my L-band setup was an old
Kenwood TM-541A 1.2 GHz FM mobile radio and a 10-element
Yagi I bought from an eBay seller. I usually run 10 watts
from this radio, which compensates for the coarse (10 kHz)
tuning steps. AO-92's AFC does a good job at picking me up,
even when my uplink frequency is a bit off what AO-92 is
expecting. The 10-element Yagi was strapped onto the handle
for my Elk log periodic.

When I started working AO-92 L/V, I used an Alinco DJ-G7T HT
with a 5-element Yagi on the HT's antenna connector. Later, I
used that 10-element Yagi with the DJ-G7T, and I could work
AO-92 at either 1W or (sometimes) 300mW. The DJ-G7T tunes in
5 kHz steps, which helps the lower transmitter power output
compared to the TM-541A.

For all of my AO-92 L/V activity, I use a TH-D74 and Elk on
the 2m downlink. I record the downlink with the HT. AO-92
is easy to hear, as long as it clears the trees and my
neighbors' houses when I operate from home.

73!




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




On Wed, May 13, 2020 at 4:54 PM 73 Bob W7LRD via AMSAT-BB <
amsat-bb at amsat.org> wrote:

> Hi all-  I would be curious to know what "everyone" is using for L band
> gear.  Perhaps others would like to know.  example I run
> IC-910- at 10W
> 70 feet of LMR600
> 24 element looper yagi horizontal polarized
>
>

From ko6th.greg at gmail.com  Wed May 13 17:46:46 2020
From: ko6th.greg at gmail.com (Greg D)
Date: Wed, 13 May 2020 10:46:46 -0700
Subject: [amsat-bb] L band gear
In-Reply-To: <1075348069.443144.1589388776618@connect.xfinity.com>
References: <1075348069.443144.1589388776618@connect.xfinity.com>
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Hi Bob,

L-band here, unused for a bit.  Good reminder!

Yaesu FT-736R with the 1.2 gig module installed.  10 watts.
60-odd feet of LDF-50A hardline to the roof, with about 10' of random
RG-213 at each end
30 element beam of unknown pedigree, horizontally polarized.
Az/El rotor lash-up consisting of a ham rotor for Az, TV rotor for El,
and a homebrew controller using a Basic Stamp-II

Greg  KO6TH


73 Bob W7LRD via AMSAT-BB wrote:
> Hi all-  I would be curious to know what "everyone" is using for L band gear.  Perhaps others would like to know.  example I run
> IC-910- at 10W
> 70 feet of LMR600
> 24 element looper yagi horizontal polarized
> _______________________________________________
> Sent via AMSAT-BB at amsat.org. AMSAT-NA makes this open forum available
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From wb1fj-bb at fisher.cc  Wed May 13 18:02:20 2020
From: wb1fj-bb at fisher.cc (Burns Fisher)
Date: Wed, 13 May 2020 14:02:20 -0400
Subject: [amsat-bb] Funcube Dongle +
In-Reply-To: <53d842f8-d45b-89c2-2e2c-e159ae8f1677@analogman.tech>
References: <53d842f8-d45b-89c2-2e2c-e159ae8f1677@analogman.tech>
Message-ID: <CABX7KxVicBrtNCvN0W9SZKJoj2KA0SUrhMdQC40-D7b7sXYaxg@mail.gmail.com>

Hi Kelley,

Long time no nothin'!  Anyway, I saw a problem once where the FCD was not
quite fitting tightly enough into the USB socket.  I'd suggest trying a
different socket and/or (not a bad idea anyway) getting a short USB
"extension cord", i.e. USB-A to USB-A F to M.

73,

Burns WB1FJ

On Sat, May 9, 2020 at 5:09 PM Kelley via AMSAT-BB <amsat-bb at amsat.org>
wrote:

> Hi all,
>
> I'm having problems with the FUNCube dashboard and the FUNCube dongle +.
> When I start the dashboard and select the capture option, I see the
> FUNCube Dongle option and it is not grayed out. When I select it, I get
> an error box saying that the program is unable to capture using the
> FUNCube Dongle. It lists a webpage to go to for help, but the webpage
> cannot be found.
>
> I just had this FUNCube Dongle working on a Windows 10 machine. I moved
> it to a Windows 7 machine and loaded a new copy of the dashboard
> software. The FUNCube Dongle shows up in the list of sound devices. From
> what I can see, the drivers loaded correctly.
>
> I looked at the last year or so of AMSAT-BB and didn't see any postings
> relevant to my problem. Any thoughts on this?
>
> Thanks,
>
> Kelley - W0RK
>
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From cee at palomarlight.com  Wed May 13 18:18:27 2020
From: cee at palomarlight.com (CEE)
Date: Wed, 13 May 2020 11:18:27 -0700
Subject: [amsat-bb] L band gear
In-Reply-To: <1075348069.443144.1589388776618@connect.xfinity.com>
References: <1075348069.443144.1589388776618@connect.xfinity.com>
Message-ID: <14fd63fa-45ed-ceb2-5a6e-266a58b73bbf@palomarlight.com>

Bob,

Good thought to share L-band station inventory. You can see my sat 
antennas on my QRZ site. Station here for L-band:

Kenwood TS-790A with 1.2 GHz module (for being an antique, this radio 
works extremely well on all of the sats)
LMR 400 coax
German made helix about 2 feet long (sorry forgot the name, but 
extremely well made).

antennas are about 6 feet above ground as pictured on QRZ and 25 feet 
from rig. I am often astonished that even with the trees in the yard and 
small hills, I often catch the sats at 4 degrees. Seems like my 1.257 
MHz uplink is not very loud, but my output maybe around 5 watts. I was 
hearing AO-92 at 5 degrees this morning, but could not uplink

73 Chuck N7BFO

On 5/13/2020 9:52 AM, 73 Bob W7LRD via AMSAT-BB wrote:
> Hi all-  I would be curious to know what "everyone" is using for L band gear.  Perhaps others would like to know.  example I run
> IC-910- at 10W
> 70 feet of LMR600
> 24 element looper yagi horizontal polarized
> _______________________________________________
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From ingejack at cox.net  Wed May 13 18:25:53 2020
From: ingejack at cox.net (alex weimer)
Date: Wed, 13 May 2020 11:25:53 -0700 (MST)
Subject: [amsat-bb] YV5 Station on RS44
Message-ID: <2007625051.8780.1589394353895@myemail.cox.net>

There was a YV5 station on RS44 at 1535Z  pass. I missed his suffix and was wondering if anyone had ever heard a YV5 station recently on RS44 ?? Thanks  JACK  KC7MG

From scott23192 at gmail.com  Wed May 13 18:36:37 2020
From: scott23192 at gmail.com (Scott)
Date: Wed, 13 May 2020 14:36:37 -0400
Subject: [amsat-bb] YV5 Station on RS44
In-Reply-To: <2007625051.8780.1589394353895@myemail.cox.net>
References: <2007625051.8780.1589394353895@myemail.cox.net>
Message-ID: <CAJCSnOZKGnDUAes9PQnFP9b6FSu=HNC8rv5Qfbo74J6JycpV4A@mail.gmail.com>

Hey Jack!

Don't know about that specific pass, but YV5NEA has been very active for a
while now.

-Scott,  K4KDR

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

On Wed, May 13, 2020 at 2:26 PM alex weimer via AMSAT-BB <amsat-bb at amsat.org>
wrote:

> There was a YV5 station on RS44 at 1535Z  pass. I missed his suffix and
> was wondering if anyone had ever heard a YV5 station recently on RS44 ??
> Thanks  JACK  KC7MG
>

From tcarchcape at yahoo.com  Wed May 13 18:49:12 2020
From: tcarchcape at yahoo.com (Tim Crawford)
Date: Wed, 13 May 2020 18:49:12 +0000 (UTC)
Subject: [amsat-bb] Uplink Doppler Changes For FM Satellites
References: <360289104.440646.1589395752984.ref@mail.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <360289104.440646.1589395752984@mail.yahoo.com>

Uplink Doppler Changes For FM Satellites Question.? I am updating my HH Freq currently.

As I under stand it, the Fox Satellites (AO-91 & 92) receiver have AFC (automatic Frequency Control) which means that no doppler change in the transmit frequency is required nor should it be put into effect.
My question is does anyone know whether or not any of the following FM Satellites also have AFC for their receivers?

PO-101 (Diwata)CAS-3H (LilacSat-2)Huskysat-1DOSAAF-85 (RS-44)CAS-7A (not launched? yet)
Thank you for your assistance.
73
Tim CrawfordKE7TAC

From aa5pk at suddenlink.net  Wed May 13 18:53:32 2020
From: aa5pk at suddenlink.net (Glenn Miller - AA5PK)
Date: Wed, 13 May 2020 13:53:32 -0500
Subject: [amsat-bb] L band gear
In-Reply-To: <1075348069.443144.1589388776618@connect.xfinity.com>
References: <1075348069.443144.1589388776618@connect.xfinity.com>
Message-ID: <03F7BED800884A9A9D5E7592B9BA655F@DESKTOPL0IAS8B>

Bob,

I'm using an IC-0700 at 10 watts into a horizontal Directive Systems 45-el loop yagi fed with 23 feet of LMR-400.
The yagi was resonant at 1289 MHz out of the box, but I managed to get it down a bit by manipulating the drive and reflector 
element.  Still show a somewhat high SWR at 1269.  But it works.

Glenn
AA5PK

-----Original Message----- 
From: 73 Bob W7LRD via AMSAT-BB
Sent: Wednesday, May 13, 2020 11:52 AM
To: amsat-bb
Subject: [amsat-bb] L band gear

Hi all-  I would be curious to know what "everyone" is using for L band gear.  Perhaps others would like to know.  example I 
run
IC-910- at 10W
70 feet of LMR600
24 element looper yagi horizontal polarized
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From peter at magicbug.co.uk  Wed May 13 19:10:35 2020
From: peter at magicbug.co.uk (Peter Goodhall (2M0SQL))
Date: Wed, 13 May 2020 20:10:35 +0100
Subject: [amsat-bb] Uplink Doppler Changes For FM Satellites
In-Reply-To: <360289104.440646.1589395752984@mail.yahoo.com>
References: <360289104.440646.1589395752984.ref@mail.yahoo.com>
	<360289104.440646.1589395752984@mail.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <CAFvUaiqrbB6oo_AM7JY4wiNOp0NZLAFFYhKABV1w9DsCiNz4bg@mail.gmail.com>

Confused why you think Huskysat-1, DOSAAF-85 (RS-44), CAS-7A  are FM
sats they are all linear so please don't be putting any FM through
them.

Current FM fleet is AO-91, AO-92, SO-50, Lilacsat-2 and PO-101 nothing else.

You still need to put Doppler correction into the memories on AO-91
and AO-92 not sure why you wouldn't be there are so many charts
available just to transpose into the memory software.

Peter, 2M0SQL

On Wed, 13 May 2020 at 19:52, Tim Crawford via AMSAT-BB
<amsat-bb at amsat.org> wrote:
>
> Uplink Doppler Changes For FM Satellites Question.  I am updating my HH Freq currently.
>
> As I under stand it, the Fox Satellites (AO-91 & 92) receiver have AFC (automatic Frequency Control) which means that no doppler change in the transmit frequency is required nor should it be put into effect.
> My question is does anyone know whether or not any of the following FM Satellites also have AFC for their receivers?
>
> PO-101 (Diwata)CAS-3H (LilacSat-2)Huskysat-1DOSAAF-85 (RS-44)CAS-7A (not launched  yet)
> Thank you for your assistance.
> 73
> Tim CrawfordKE7TAC
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From johnbrier at gmail.com  Wed May 13 19:19:03 2020
From: johnbrier at gmail.com (John Brier)
Date: Wed, 13 May 2020 15:19:03 -0400
Subject: [amsat-bb] Uplink Doppler Changes For FM Satellites
In-Reply-To: <CAFvUaiqrbB6oo_AM7JY4wiNOp0NZLAFFYhKABV1w9DsCiNz4bg@mail.gmail.com>
References: <360289104.440646.1589395752984.ref@mail.yahoo.com>
	<360289104.440646.1589395752984@mail.yahoo.com>
	<CAFvUaiqrbB6oo_AM7JY4wiNOp0NZLAFFYhKABV1w9DsCiNz4bg@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <CALn0fKNpoos=m6bOH_UbES02RT6-YFcCzOvLJ65FOcJ4+xARGw@mail.gmail.com>

The AFC was discussed in the past.

Best point made IMHO that you should compensate for Doppler is that if a
lot of people are uplinking, the receiver at bird is going to be more
likely to receive properly compensated signals.

73, John Brier KG4AKV

On Wed, May 13, 2020, 15:13 Peter Goodhall (2M0SQL) via AMSAT-BB <
amsat-bb at amsat.org> wrote:

> Confused why you think Huskysat-1, DOSAAF-85 (RS-44), CAS-7A  are FM
> sats they are all linear so please don't be putting any FM through
> them.
>
> Current FM fleet is AO-91, AO-92, SO-50, Lilacsat-2 and PO-101 nothing
> else.
>
> You still need to put Doppler correction into the memories on AO-91
> and AO-92 not sure why you wouldn't be there are so many charts
> available just to transpose into the memory software.
>
> Peter, 2M0SQL
>
> On Wed, 13 May 2020 at 19:52, Tim Crawford via AMSAT-BB
> <amsat-bb at amsat.org> wrote:
> >
> > Uplink Doppler Changes For FM Satellites Question.  I am updating my HH
> Freq currently.
> >
> > As I under stand it, the Fox Satellites (AO-91 & 92) receiver have AFC
> (automatic Frequency Control) which means that no doppler change in the
> transmit frequency is required nor should it be put into effect.
> > My question is does anyone know whether or not any of the following FM
> Satellites also have AFC for their receivers?
> >
> > PO-101 (Diwata)CAS-3H (LilacSat-2)Huskysat-1DOSAAF-85 (RS-44)CAS-7A (not
> launched  yet)
> > Thank you for your assistance.
> > 73
> > Tim CrawfordKE7TAC
> > _______________________________________________
> > Sent via AMSAT-BB at amsat.org. AMSAT-NA makes this open forum available
> > to all 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 magicbug.co.uk  Wed May 13 19:21:42 2020
From: peter at magicbug.co.uk (Peter Goodhall (2M0SQL))
Date: Wed, 13 May 2020 20:21:42 +0100
Subject: [amsat-bb] L band gear
In-Reply-To: <1075348069.443144.1589388776618@connect.xfinity.com>
References: <1075348069.443144.1589388776618@connect.xfinity.com>
Message-ID: <CAFvUaiofoc=9wmXj03tE8uNBSOo45P0DjL3MfbcEer_zvg=Dww@mail.gmail.com>

IC-910 at 10w,
20m of LMR400
Wimo 13 turn helix

Can work AO-92 from the horizon :)

Peter, 2M0SQL


On Wed, 13 May 2020 at 17:54, 73 Bob W7LRD via AMSAT-BB
<amsat-bb at amsat.org> wrote:
>
> Hi all-  I would be curious to know what "everyone" is using for L band gear.  Perhaps others would like to know.  example I run
> IC-910- at 10W
> 70 feet of LMR600
> 24 element looper yagi horizontal polarized
> _______________________________________________
> 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 royldean at gmail.com  Wed May 13 19:26:41 2020
From: royldean at gmail.com (Roy Dean)
Date: Wed, 13 May 2020 15:26:41 -0400
Subject: [amsat-bb] Uplink Doppler Changes For FM Satellites
Message-ID: <CADGPg2sVCB44z31DaJkRRd=uYmZRU=UO=dBPiRFAOmT4kYVEzA@mail.gmail.com>

>
> Current FM fleet is AO-91, AO-92, SO-50, Lilacsat-2 and PO-101 nothing
> else. Peter, 2M0SQL


AO-27 - one minute at a time....

--Roy
K3RLD

From bwilkins at gmail.com  Wed May 13 19:39:01 2020
From: bwilkins at gmail.com (Brian Wilkins KO4AQF)
Date: Wed, 13 May 2020 15:39:01 -0400
Subject: [amsat-bb] Uplink Doppler Changes For FM Satellites
In-Reply-To: <CALn0fKNpoos=m6bOH_UbES02RT6-YFcCzOvLJ65FOcJ4+xARGw@mail.gmail.com>
References: <360289104.440646.1589395752984.ref@mail.yahoo.com>
	<360289104.440646.1589395752984@mail.yahoo.com>
	<CAFvUaiqrbB6oo_AM7JY4wiNOp0NZLAFFYhKABV1w9DsCiNz4bg@mail.gmail.com>
	<CALn0fKNpoos=m6bOH_UbES02RT6-YFcCzOvLJ65FOcJ4+xARGw@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <CAO_Eq329pjN+L1_+RCTZ4NsRGUzfYWMW4EX=bbQ1dEUQVx=pbw@mail.gmail.com>

John

I use KE0PBR?s frequency cheat sheet. Hope it helps others as well and
clears things up for you

https://ke0pbr.wordpress.com/2018/12/31/my-frequency-cheat-sheet/


On Wed, May 13, 2020 at 3:22 PM John Brier via AMSAT-BB <amsat-bb at amsat.org>
wrote:

> The AFC was discussed in the past.
>
> Best point made IMHO that you should compensate for Doppler is that if a
> lot of people are uplinking, the receiver at bird is going to be more
> likely to receive properly compensated signals.
>
> 73, John Brier KG4AKV
>
> On Wed, May 13, 2020, 15:13 Peter Goodhall (2M0SQL) via AMSAT-BB <
> amsat-bb at amsat.org> wrote:
>
> > Confused why you think Huskysat-1, DOSAAF-85 (RS-44), CAS-7A  are FM
> > sats they are all linear so please don't be putting any FM through
> > them.
> >
> > Current FM fleet is AO-91, AO-92, SO-50, Lilacsat-2 and PO-101 nothing
> > else.
> >
> > You still need to put Doppler correction into the memories on AO-91
> > and AO-92 not sure why you wouldn't be there are so many charts
> > available just to transpose into the memory software.
> >
> > Peter, 2M0SQL
> >
> > On Wed, 13 May 2020 at 19:52, Tim Crawford via AMSAT-BB
> > <amsat-bb at amsat.org> wrote:
> > >
> > > Uplink Doppler Changes For FM Satellites Question.  I am updating my HH
> > Freq currently.
> > >
> > > As I under stand it, the Fox Satellites (AO-91 & 92) receiver have AFC
> > (automatic Frequency Control) which means that no doppler change in the
> > transmit frequency is required nor should it be put into effect.
> > > My question is does anyone know whether or not any of the following FM
> > Satellites also have AFC for their receivers?
> > >
> > > PO-101 (Diwata)CAS-3H (LilacSat-2)Huskysat-1DOSAAF-85 (RS-44)CAS-7A
> (not
> > launched  yet)
> > > Thank you for your assistance.
> > > 73
> > > Tim CrawfordKE7TAC
> > > _______________________________________________
> > > Sent via AMSAT-BB at amsat.org. AMSAT-NA makes this open forum available
> > > to all interested persons worldwide without requiring membership.
> > Opinions expressed
> > > are solely those of the 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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> > to all interested persons worldwide without requiring membership.
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> > expressed
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-- 
Brian Wilkins
KO4AQF

From n3cal at md.metrocast.net  Wed May 13 22:03:01 2020
From: n3cal at md.metrocast.net (Cal Spreitzer)
Date: Wed, 13 May 2020 18:03:01 -0400
Subject: [amsat-bb] L band gear
In-Reply-To: <1075348069.443144.1589388776618@connect.xfinity.com>
References: <1075348069.443144.1589388776618@connect.xfinity.com>
Message-ID: <000c01d62972$45960b00$d0c22100$@metrocast.net>

Hi Bob,

I'm running:

IC-9700 - at 10W
50 feet of LMR400
24 Element Loop Yagi (Directive Systems DSE2424LYRM) 

73 de Cal/N3CAL


-----Original Message-----
From: AMSAT-BB [mailto:amsat-bb-bounces at amsat.org] On Behalf Of 73 Bob W7LRD
via AMSAT-BB
Sent: Wednesday, May 13, 2020 12:53 PM
To: amsat-bb
Subject: [amsat-bb] L band gear

Hi all-  I would be curious to know what "everyone" is using for L band
gear.  Perhaps others would like to know.  example I run
IC-910- at 10W
70 feet of LMR600
24 element looper yagi horizontal polarized
_______________________________________________
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From n3cal at md.metrocast.net  Wed May 13 22:09:30 2020
From: n3cal at md.metrocast.net (Cal Spreitzer)
Date: Wed, 13 May 2020 18:09:30 -0400
Subject: [amsat-bb] YV5 Station on RS44
In-Reply-To: <2007625051.8780.1589394353895@myemail.cox.net>
References: <2007625051.8780.1589394353895@myemail.cox.net>
Message-ID: <000d01d62973$2d20caf0$876260d0$@metrocast.net>

Jack,

I've worked Angel, YV5NEA (LOTW Confirmed) on RS-44 back on May 8th and also
Jose, YV6IA.

Cal / N3CAL 

-----Original Message-----
From: AMSAT-BB [mailto:amsat-bb-bounces at amsat.org] On Behalf Of alex weimer
via AMSAT-BB
Sent: Wednesday, May 13, 2020 2:26 PM
To: amsat-bb at amsat.org
Subject: [amsat-bb] YV5 Station on RS44

There was a YV5 station on RS44 at 1535Z  pass. I missed his suffix and was
wondering if anyone had ever heard a YV5 station recently on RS44 ?? Thanks
JACK  KC7MG
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From peter at magicbug.co.uk  Wed May 13 22:10:44 2020
From: peter at magicbug.co.uk (Peter Goodhall (2M0SQL))
Date: Wed, 13 May 2020 23:10:44 +0100
Subject: [amsat-bb] Uplink Doppler Changes For FM Satellites
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Doh, yes forgot that hasn't been on this side of the pond yet :)

Peter 2M0SQL

On Wed, 13 May 2020, 20:40 Roy Dean via AMSAT-BB, <amsat-bb at amsat.org>
wrote:

> >
> > Current FM fleet is AO-91, AO-92, SO-50, Lilacsat-2 and PO-101 nothing
> > else. Peter, 2M0SQL
>
>
> AO-27 - one minute at a time....
>
> --Roy
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From ingejack at cox.net  Wed May 13 22:42:29 2020
From: ingejack at cox.net (alex weimer)
Date: Wed, 13 May 2020 15:42:29 -0700 (MST)
Subject: [amsat-bb] YV5 Station on RS44
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Thanks Angel confirmed our contact for this mornings pass. Haven't worked YV6IA yet..
Thanks Cal.. Nice to have another high one with a great footprint !! 73 JACK KC7MG

> On May 13, 2020 at 3:09 PM Cal Spreitzer <n3cal at md.metrocast.net mailto:n3cal at md.metrocast.net > wrote:
> 
> 
>     Jack,
> 
>     I've worked Angel, YV5NEA (LOTW Confirmed) on RS-44 back on May 8th and also
>     Jose, YV6IA.
> 
>     Cal / N3CAL
> 
>     -----Original Message-----
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>     To: amsat-bb at amsat.org mailto:amsat-bb at amsat.org
>     Subject: [amsat-bb] YV5 Station on RS44
> 
>     There was a YV5 station on RS44 at 1535Z pass. I missed his suffix and was
>     wondering if anyone had ever heard a YV5 station recently on RS44 ?? Thanks
>     JACK KC7MG
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From hamdan at ix.netcom.com  Wed May 13 23:27:15 2020
From: hamdan at ix.netcom.com (Bernie and Cheryl)
Date: Wed, 13 May 2020 17:27:15 -0600
Subject: [amsat-bb] RS-44 on LOTW?
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Thanks to everyone who replied.? And yes, Tucker, I am using HRD for my 
logging, and therein lay my problem.

Here's what the problem was.? I originally had a problem uploading RS-44 
QSO's to LOTW.? Several here on the list replied to my original post and 
suggested that my version of TQSL might be outdated.? So, I downloaded 
Version 2.5.3.? This resulted in a situation where NO QSO's could be 
uploaded, including non-satellite contacts, such as HF contacts.

Tucker's question about using HRD (aka, Ham Radio Deluxe, of which I am 
using the latest version, i.e, V6.7.0.277) and his link to the HRD blog 
sent me off in the right direction.? It turned out that the "Station 
Location" data I had first input into HRD included the use of the word 
"Colorado" rather than the postal abbreviation of "CO".? TQSL now 
interprets the use of the full spelling of a state, as opposed to its 
postal abbreviation as an "error", and won't allow the log entry to be 
uploaded.? Once I changed the home state field in my HRD program, I went 
out and worked someone and was able to upload that new QSO to LOTW 
immediately.

But, what about my old QSO's that I hadn't uploaded yet?? It turns out 
that BOTH states need to use the postal abbreviation. In other words, 
not only does the entry for the state of my station need to use the 
postal abbreviation, but now the state of the station I am working needs 
to be changed to use the postal abbreviation.? If this is not done both 
ways, the QSO can't be uploaded.? So, I went back to my RS-44 QSO's, and 
had to change a few QSO's to the respective postal abbreviations (there 
were only about 3-4 our out of 19 QSO's like this, and yet none of them 
could be uploaded in the same attempt).? After doing that, all of my 
RS-44 QSOs were uploaded to LOTW without a problem.

I'm not sure that what the programmers for TQSL did was an improvement.? 
But, I can testify to the fact that I learned a great lesson in 
patience, so maybe that was the whole point???? I hate software updates!

Thanks to Tucker, KI7UNJ, and the rest of you for your helpful replies.? 
See you on the birds!

73 de Bernie, KF0QS

On 5/12/2020 7:29 AM, KI7UNJ Tucker wrote:
> You using HRD by chance for your logging?
>
> Here is a post from my local club about HRD And the new version of TQSL
>
> **************
> It turns out that you are right, the problem appears to be in the Log 
> file created by HAM Radio Deluxe. This article tells us how to fix it:
> https://www.hamradiodeluxe.com/blog/TQSL-v252-TipsnTricks-for-Correcting-Your-Log-Data.html 
> <https://www.hamradiodeluxe.com/blog/TQSL-v252-TipsnTricks-for-Correcting-Your-Log-Data.html>
>
> Rick Murphy provided that pointer:
> https://groups.arrl.org/g/ARRL-LoTW/message/32757?p=,,,20,0,0,0
> *****************
>
> https://groups.arrl.org 
> <https://groups.arrl.org/g/ARRL-LoTW/message/32757?p=,,,20,0,0,0>On 
> Tue, May 12, 2020 at 06:22 KI7UNJ Tucker <ki7unj at gmail.com 
> <mailto:ki7unj at gmail.com>> wrote:
>
>     Good morning
>
>     For the BB when you want to respond do a ?reply all? that will
>     reply to both the person whom responded and back to the BB. now if
>     that person only did a reply to you and not to the BB you can add
>     the BB email on the to list with there name if you want the
>     response to go to the BB.
>
>     As for TQSL... I assume your using a logging software and it?s
>     sending the data to TQSL?? If so TQSL changed a bit in what it
>     expects in the log 2 versions ago and many logging apps need to be
>     updated. I?ll try and find the post about it and forward it to you.
>
>
>     On Mon, May 11, 2020 at 22:15 Bernie and Cheryl
>     <hamdan at ix.netcom.com <mailto:hamdan at ix.netcom.com>> wrote:
>
>         Hi Tucker:
>
>         We've worked on the birds several times.? Indeed, I believe
>         we've exchanged QSL's.
>
>         I have a couple of questions if you don't mind. First, I
>         downloaded the newest version of TQSL. Now, it refuses to
>         upload /any /contacts. I get the following screen when I try
>         to upload: "Failed to sign the ADIF with TQSL, see logfile for
>         more info."? Do you know what the problem is?
>
>         Secondly, so that I don't have to pester you with every
>         question, how do I respond to a post on the AMSAT board so
>         that the whole board can read it? Obviously, I can respond to
>         individuals who replied to my original post using direct email
>         (at least I know how to do original posts), but I don't know
>         how to respond on the board itself.
>
>         Thanks, and hope to see you on the birds soon.
>
>         73 de Bernie, KF0QS
>
>         On 5/10/2020 1:44 PM, KI7UNJ Tucker wrote:
>>         RS-44 is in LOTW,? I have?multiple QSL in LTOW from it.? You
>>         will need to update your TQSL (came out May 1st) with the
>>         latest config. and make sure you have?sat = "RS-44"
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>         On Sun, May 10, 2020 at 11:53 AM Bernie and Cheryl via
>>         AMSAT-BB <amsat-bb at amsat.org <mailto:amsat-bb at amsat.org>> wrote:
>>
>>             Dear Folks:
>>
>>             I have been uploading my QSO's to LOTW fairly quickly.? I
>>             have noticed
>>             that none of my RS-44 QSOs show up.? Is this happening
>>             for everyone?? If
>>             not, what am I doing wrong?
>>
>>             Thanks, in advance, for any help you can give me.
>>
>>             73 de Bernie, KF0QS
>>
>>             _______________________________________________
>>             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
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>>             official views of AMSAT-NA.
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>>
>>
>>         -- 
>>         *Casey Tucker KI7UNJ*
>>         https://twitter.com/KI7UNJ
>>
>     -- 
>     *Casey Tucker? KI7UNJ*
>     https://twitter.com/KI7UNJ
>
> -- 
> *Casey Tucker? KI7UNJ*
> https://twitter.com/KI7UNJ
>

From ki7unj at gmail.com  Wed May 13 23:30:49 2020
From: ki7unj at gmail.com (KI7UNJ Tucker)
Date: Wed, 13 May 2020 16:30:49 -0700
Subject: [amsat-bb] RS-44 on LOTW?
In-Reply-To: <6bb8a2c9-343b-f299-515d-4b01fdfecd63@ix.netcom.com>
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Bernie,

Glad to see that It all worked out for you.

73

On Wed, May 13, 2020 at 4:27 PM Bernie and Cheryl <hamdan at ix.netcom.com>
wrote:

> Thanks to everyone who replied.  And yes, Tucker, I am using HRD for my
> logging, and therein lay my problem.
>
> Here's what the problem was.  I originally had a problem uploading RS-44
> QSO's to LOTW.  Several here on the list replied to my original post and
> suggested that my version of TQSL might be outdated.  So, I downloaded
> Version 2.5.3.  This resulted in a situation where NO QSO's could be
> uploaded, including non-satellite contacts, such as HF contacts.
>
> Tucker's question about using HRD (aka, Ham Radio Deluxe, of which I am
> using the latest version, i.e, V6.7.0.277) and his link to the HRD blog
> sent me off in the right direction.  It turned out that the "Station
> Location" data I had first input into HRD included the use of the word
> "Colorado" rather than the postal abbreviation of "CO".  TQSL now
> interprets the use of the full spelling of a state, as opposed to its
> postal abbreviation as an "error", and won't allow the log entry to be
> uploaded.  Once I changed the home state field in my HRD program, I went
> out and worked someone and was able to upload that new QSO to LOTW
> immediately.
>
> But, what about my old QSO's that I hadn't uploaded yet?  It turns out
> that BOTH states need to use the postal abbreviation.  In other words, not
> only does the entry for the state of my station need to use the postal
> abbreviation, but now the state of the station I am working needs to be
> changed to use the postal abbreviation.  If this is not done both ways, the
> QSO can't be uploaded.  So, I went back to my RS-44 QSO's, and had to
> change a few QSO's to the respective postal abbreviations (there were only
> about 3-4 our out of 19 QSO's like this, and yet none of them could be
> uploaded in the same attempt).  After doing that, all of my RS-44 QSOs were
> uploaded to LOTW without a problem.
>
> I'm not sure that what the programmers for TQSL did was an improvement.
> But, I can testify to the fact that I learned a great lesson in patience,
> so maybe that was the whole point???  I hate software updates!
>
> Thanks to Tucker, KI7UNJ, and the rest of you for your helpful replies.
> See you on the birds!
>
> 73 de Bernie, KF0QS
> On 5/12/2020 7:29 AM, KI7UNJ Tucker wrote:
>
> You using HRD by chance for your logging?
>
> Here is a post from my local club about HRD And the new version of TQSL
>
> **************
> It turns out that you are right, the problem appears to be in the Log file
> created by HAM Radio Deluxe. This article tells us how to fix it:
> https://www.hamradiodeluxe.com/blog/TQSL
> -v252-TipsnTricks-for-Correcting-Your-Log-Data.html
>
> Rick Murphy provided that pointer:
> https://groups.arrl.org/g/ARRL-LoTW/message/32757?p=,,,20,0,0,0
> *****************
>
> https://groups.arrl.org
> <https://groups.arrl.org/g/ARRL-LoTW/message/32757?p=,,,20,0,0,0>On Tue,
> May 12, 2020 at 06:22 KI7UNJ Tucker <ki7unj at gmail.com> wrote:
>
>> Good morning
>>
>> For the BB when you want to respond do a ?reply all? that will reply to
>> both the person whom responded and back to the BB. now if that person only
>> did a reply to you and not to the BB you can add the BB email on the to
>> list with there name if you want the response to go to the BB.
>>
>> As for TQSL... I assume your using a logging software and it?s sending
>> the data to TQSL?  If so TQSL changed a bit in what it expects in the log 2
>> versions ago and many logging apps need to be updated. I?ll try and find
>> the post about it and forward it to you.
>>
>>
>> On Mon, May 11, 2020 at 22:15 Bernie and Cheryl <hamdan at ix.netcom.com>
>> wrote:
>>
>>> Hi Tucker:
>>>
>>> We've worked on the birds several times.  Indeed, I believe we've
>>> exchanged QSL's.
>>>
>>> I have a couple of questions if you don't mind.  First, I downloaded the
>>> newest version of TQSL.  Now, it refuses to upload *any *contacts.  I
>>> get the following screen when I try to upload:  "Failed to sign the ADIF
>>> with TQSL, see logfile for more info."  Do you know what the problem is?
>>>
>>> Secondly, so that I don't have to pester you with every question, how do
>>> I respond to a post on the AMSAT board so that the whole board can read
>>> it?  Obviously, I can respond to individuals who replied to my original
>>> post using direct email (at least I know how to do original posts), but I
>>> don't know how to respond on the board itself.
>>>
>>> Thanks, and hope to see you on the birds soon.
>>>
>>> 73 de Bernie, KF0QS
>>> On 5/10/2020 1:44 PM, KI7UNJ Tucker wrote:
>>>
>>> RS-44 is in LOTW,  I have multiple QSL in LTOW from it.  You will need
>>> to update your TQSL (came out May 1st) with the latest config. and make
>>> sure you have sat = "RS-44"
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> On Sun, May 10, 2020 at 11:53 AM Bernie and Cheryl via AMSAT-BB <
>>> amsat-bb at amsat.org> wrote:
>>>
>>>> Dear Folks:
>>>>
>>>> I have been uploading my QSO's to LOTW fairly quickly.  I have noticed
>>>> that none of my RS-44 QSOs show up.  Is this happening for everyone?
>>>> If
>>>> not, what am I doing wrong?
>>>>
>>>> Thanks, in advance, for any help you can give me.
>>>>
>>>> 73 de Bernie, KF0QS
>>>>
>>>> _______________________________________________
>>>> Sent via AMSAT-BB at amsat.org. AMSAT-NA makes this open forum available
>>>> to all interested persons worldwide without requiring membership.
>>>> Opinions expressed
>>>> are solely those of the 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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>>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> --
>>> *Casey Tucker  KI7UNJ*
>>> https://twitter.com/KI7UNJ
>>>
>>> --
>> *Casey Tucker  KI7UNJ*
>> https://twitter.com/KI7UNJ
>>
>> --
> *Casey Tucker  KI7UNJ*
> https://twitter.com/KI7UNJ
>
>

-- 
*Casey Tucker  KI7UNJ*
https://twitter.com/KI7UNJ

From saguaroastro at cox.net  Wed May 13 23:39:06 2020
From: saguaroastro at cox.net (saguaroastro)
Date: Wed, 13 May 2020 16:39:06 -0700
Subject: [amsat-bb] L band gear
In-Reply-To: <1075348069.443144.1589388776618@connect.xfinity.com>
Message-ID: <20200513233955.44C788372@lansing182.amsat.org>

Alinco DJ7G? for uplink, Yaesu FT-8900R for downlink, 10 element yagi on uplink and Elk LP? on downlink.73Rick Tejera (K7TEJ)Saguaro Astronomy ClubWww.saguaroastro.orgThunderbird Astronomy ClubWww.w7tbc.org
-------- Original message --------From: 73 Bob W7LRD via AMSAT-BB <amsat-bb at amsat.org> Date: 5/13/20  09:53  (GMT-07:00) To: amsat-bb <amsat-bb at amsat.org> Subject: [amsat-bb] L band gear Hi all-? I would be curious to know what "everyone" is using for L band gear.? Perhaps others would like to know.? example I runIC-910- at 10W70 feet of LMR60024 element looper yagi horizontal polarized_______________________________________________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: https://www.amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb

From saguaroastro at cox.net  Wed May 13 23:50:08 2020
From: saguaroastro at cox.net (saguaroastro)
Date: Wed, 13 May 2020 16:50:08 -0700
Subject: [amsat-bb] Uplink Doppler Changes For FM Satellites
In-Reply-To: <CAFvUaiqrbB6oo_AM7JY4wiNOp0NZLAFFYhKABV1w9DsCiNz4bg@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <20200513235012.4DAEF8A62@lansing182.amsat.org>

CAS 7A has (or will? have) an FM transponder in addition to the 3 linears ( 15/10;15/70; 2/70)Launch show 15 sep 2020. Not sure how they plan to schedule that, but it sounds like it'll be a fun bird.73Rick Tejera (K7TEJ)Saguaro Astronomy ClubWww.saguaroastro.orgThunderbird Astronomy ClubWww.w7tbc.org
-------- Original message --------From: "Peter Goodhall (2M0SQL) via AMSAT-BB" <amsat-bb at amsat.org> Date: 5/13/20  12:11  (GMT-07:00) To: Tim Crawford <tcarchcape at yahoo.com> Cc: Amsat <amsat-bb at amsat.org> Subject: Re: [amsat-bb] Uplink Doppler Changes For FM Satellites Confused why you think Huskysat-1, DOSAAF-85 (RS-44), CAS-7A? are FMsats they are all linear so please don't be putting any FM throughthem.Current FM fleet is AO-91, AO-92, SO-50, Lilacsat-2 and PO-101 nothing else.You still need to put Doppler correction into the memories on AO-91and AO-92 not sure why you wouldn't be there are so many chartsavailable just to transpose into the memory software.Peter, 2M0SQLOn Wed, 13 May 2020 at 19:52, Tim Crawford via AMSAT-BB<amsat-bb at amsat.org> wrote:>> Uplink Doppler Changes For FM Satellites Question.? I am updating my HH Freq currently.>> As I under stand it, the Fox Satellites (AO-91 & 92) receiver have AFC (automatic Frequency Control) which means that no doppler change in the transmit frequency is required nor should it be put into effect.> My question is does anyone know whether or not any of the following FM Satellites also have AFC for their receivers?>> PO-101 (Diwata)CAS-3H (LilacSat-2)Huskysat-1DOSAAF-85 (RS-44)CAS-7A (not launched? yet)> Thank you for your assistance.> 73> Tim CrawfordKE7TAC> _______________________________________________> Sent via AMSAT-BB at amsat.org. AMSAT-NA makes this open forum available> to all interested persons worldwide without requiring membership. Opinions expressed> are solely those of the author, and do not reflect the official views of AMSAT-NA.> Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite program!> Subscription settings: https://www.amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb_______________________________________________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: https://www.amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb

From tcarchcape at yahoo.com  Wed May 13 23:59:39 2020
From: tcarchcape at yahoo.com (Tim Crawford)
Date: Wed, 13 May 2020 23:59:39 +0000 (UTC)
Subject: [amsat-bb] Uplink Doppler Changes For FM Satellites
References: <CAFvUaiqrbB6oo_AM7JY4wiNOp0NZLAFFYhKABV1w9DsCiNz4bg@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <1940939272.537763.1589414379055@mail.yahoo.com>

 Rick,
Thank you for that.... appreciate it
tim 

    On Wednesday, May 13, 2020, 4:50:14 PM PDT, saguaroastro <saguaroastro at cox.net> wrote:  
 
 CAS 7A has (or will? have) an FM transponder in addition to the 3 linears ( 15/10;15/70; 2/70)
Launch show 15 sep 2020. Not sure how they plan to schedule that, but it sounds like it'll be a fun bird.
73Rick Tejera (K7TEJ)Saguaro Astronomy ClubWww.saguaroastro.orgThunderbird Astronomy ClubWww.w7tbc.org


-------- Original message --------From: "Peter Goodhall (2M0SQL) via AMSAT-BB" <amsat-bb at amsat.org> Date: 5/13/20 12:11 (GMT-07:00) To: Tim Crawford <tcarchcape at yahoo.com> Cc: Amsat <amsat-bb at amsat.org> Subject: Re: [amsat-bb] Uplink Doppler Changes For FM Satellites 
Confused why you think Huskysat-1, DOSAAF-85 (RS-44), CAS-7A? are FM
sats they are all linear so please don't be putting any FM through
them.

Current FM fleet is AO-91, AO-92, SO-50, Lilacsat-2 and PO-101 nothing else.

You still need to put Doppler correction into the memories on AO-91
and AO-92 not sure why you wouldn't be there are so many charts
available just to transpose into the memory software.

Peter, 2M0SQL

On Wed, 13 May 2020 at 19:52, Tim Crawford via AMSAT-BB
<amsat-bb at amsat.org> wrote:
>
> Uplink Doppler Changes For FM Satellites Question.? I am updating my HH Freq currently.
>
> As I under stand it, the Fox Satellites (AO-91 & 92) receiver have AFC (automatic Frequency Control) which means that no doppler change in the transmit frequency is required nor should it be put into effect.
> My question is does anyone know whether or not any of the following FM Satellites also have AFC for their receivers?
>
> PO-101 (Diwata)CAS-3H (LilacSat-2)Huskysat-1DOSAAF-85 (RS-44)CAS-7A (not launched? yet)
> Thank you for your assistance.
> 73
> Tim CrawfordKE7TAC
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From kb2ysi at gmail.com  Thu May 14 00:31:24 2020
From: kb2ysi at gmail.com (Don KB2YSI)
Date: Wed, 13 May 2020 20:31:24 -0400
Subject: [amsat-bb] RS-44 on LOTW?
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The thought of the TQSL change is to prevent someone re-uploading their log
with an incorrect location and wiping out previously confirmed contacts.

As an example, if I work you and you confirm whatever
grid/state/dxcc/etc... and I do submit the QSO for an award it can still be
changed. So you move, update your  location In HRD and TQSL and upload your
entire ADIF with the new location. Boom. All the QSO's are changed from
confirming your old location to confirming your new location.

Currently it will only do this check if the data is available, but that
could change into a required field at some point.  If it did, I would hope
it would be smart enough to match my defined locations and use them for
each QSO as needed. It sure would be a great improvement for serial rovers!

On Wed, May 13, 2020, 19:30 Bernie and Cheryl via AMSAT-BB <
amsat-bb at amsat.org> wrote:

> Thanks to everyone who replied.  And yes, Tucker, I am using HRD for my
> logging, and therein lay my problem.
>
> Here's what the problem was.  I originally had a problem uploading RS-44
> QSO's to LOTW.  Several here on the list replied to my original post and
> suggested that my version of TQSL might be outdated.  So, I downloaded
> Version 2.5.3.  This resulted in a situation where NO QSO's could be
> uploaded, including non-satellite contacts, such as HF contacts.
>
> Tucker's question about using HRD (aka, Ham Radio Deluxe, of which I am
> using the latest version, i.e, V6.7.0.277) and his link to the HRD blog
> sent me off in the right direction.  It turned out that the "Station
> Location" data I had first input into HRD included the use of the word
> "Colorado" rather than the postal abbreviation of "CO".  TQSL now
> interprets the use of the full spelling of a state, as opposed to its
> postal abbreviation as an "error", and won't allow the log entry to be
> uploaded.  Once I changed the home state field in my HRD program, I went
> out and worked someone and was able to upload that new QSO to LOTW
> immediately.
>
> But, what about my old QSO's that I hadn't uploaded yet?  It turns out
> that BOTH states need to use the postal abbreviation. In other words,
> not only does the entry for the state of my station need to use the
> postal abbreviation, but now the state of the station I am working needs
> to be changed to use the postal abbreviation.  If this is not done both
> ways, the QSO can't be uploaded.  So, I went back to my RS-44 QSO's, and
> had to change a few QSO's to the respective postal abbreviations (there
> were only about 3-4 our out of 19 QSO's like this, and yet none of them
> could be uploaded in the same attempt).  After doing that, all of my
> RS-44 QSOs were uploaded to LOTW without a problem.
>
> I'm not sure that what the programmers for TQSL did was an improvement.
> But, I can testify to the fact that I learned a great lesson in
> patience, so maybe that was the whole point???  I hate software updates!
>
> Thanks to Tucker, KI7UNJ, and the rest of you for your helpful replies.
> See you on the birds!
>
> 73 de Bernie, KF0QS
>
> On 5/12/2020 7:29 AM, KI7UNJ Tucker wrote:
> > You using HRD by chance for your logging?
> >
> > Here is a post from my local club about HRD And the new version of TQSL
> >
> > **************
> > It turns out that you are right, the problem appears to be in the Log
> > file created by HAM Radio Deluxe. This article tells us how to fix it:
> >
> https://www.hamradiodeluxe.com/blog/TQSL-v252-TipsnTricks-for-Correcting-Your-Log-Data.html
> > <
> https://www.hamradiodeluxe.com/blog/TQSL-v252-TipsnTricks-for-Correcting-Your-Log-Data.html
> >
> >
> > Rick Murphy provided that pointer:
> > https://groups.arrl.org/g/ARRL-LoTW/message/32757?p=,,,20,0,0,0
> > *****************
> >
> > https://groups.arrl.org
> > <https://groups.arrl.org/g/ARRL-LoTW/message/32757?p=,,,20,0,0,0>On
> > Tue, May 12, 2020 at 06:22 KI7UNJ Tucker <ki7unj at gmail.com
> > <mailto:ki7unj at gmail.com>> wrote:
> >
> >     Good morning
> >
> >     For the BB when you want to respond do a ?reply all? that will
> >     reply to both the person whom responded and back to the BB. now if
> >     that person only did a reply to you and not to the BB you can add
> >     the BB email on the to list with there name if you want the
> >     response to go to the BB.
> >
> >     As for TQSL... I assume your using a logging software and it?s
> >     sending the data to TQSL?  If so TQSL changed a bit in what it
> >     expects in the log 2 versions ago and many logging apps need to be
> >     updated. I?ll try and find the post about it and forward it to you.
> >
> >
> >     On Mon, May 11, 2020 at 22:15 Bernie and Cheryl
> >     <hamdan at ix.netcom.com <mailto:hamdan at ix.netcom.com>> wrote:
> >
> >         Hi Tucker:
> >
> >         We've worked on the birds several times.  Indeed, I believe
> >         we've exchanged QSL's.
> >
> >         I have a couple of questions if you don't mind. First, I
> >         downloaded the newest version of TQSL. Now, it refuses to
> >         upload /any /contacts. I get the following screen when I try
> >         to upload: "Failed to sign the ADIF with TQSL, see logfile for
> >         more info."  Do you know what the problem is?
> >
> >         Secondly, so that I don't have to pester you with every
> >         question, how do I respond to a post on the AMSAT board so
> >         that the whole board can read it? Obviously, I can respond to
> >         individuals who replied to my original post using direct email
> >         (at least I know how to do original posts), but I don't know
> >         how to respond on the board itself.
> >
> >         Thanks, and hope to see you on the birds soon.
> >
> >         73 de Bernie, KF0QS
> >
> >         On 5/10/2020 1:44 PM, KI7UNJ Tucker wrote:
> >>         RS-44 is in LOTW,  I have multiple QSL in LTOW from it.  You
> >>         will need to update your TQSL (came out May 1st) with the
> >>         latest config. and make sure you have sat = "RS-44"
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >>         On Sun, May 10, 2020 at 11:53 AM Bernie and Cheryl via
> >>         AMSAT-BB <amsat-bb at amsat.org <mailto:amsat-bb at amsat.org>>
> wrote:
> >>
> >>             Dear Folks:
> >>
> >>             I have been uploading my QSO's to LOTW fairly quickly.  I
> >>             have noticed
> >>             that none of my RS-44 QSOs show up.  Is this happening
> >>             for everyone?  If
> >>             not, what am I doing wrong?
> >>
> >>             Thanks, in advance, for any help you can give me.
> >>
> >>             73 de Bernie, KF0QS
> >>
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> >>
> >>
> >>         --
> >>         *Casey Tucker KI7UNJ*
> >>         https://twitter.com/KI7UNJ
> >>
> >     --
> >     *Casey Tucker  KI7UNJ*
> >     https://twitter.com/KI7UNJ
> >
> > --
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> > https://twitter.com/KI7UNJ
> >
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From e.krome at comcast.net  Thu May 14 02:21:56 2020
From: e.krome at comcast.net (Ed Krome)
Date: Wed, 13 May 2020 22:21:56 -0400
Subject: [amsat-bb] L band gear
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I?m a bit surprised that so few are using portable (and no homebrew) 1267. Here?s an alternative, homebrew style. Something old and something new. 
Antenna: 12el hb yagi with folded dipole DE, mounted on top of Arrow with 8? fiberglass rod spacers
Amplifier: hb brick amp with RA18H1213G. See AMSAT Journal Jan-Feb 2019 for construction details. Can do 30W, but never use that much. 
Transmit-converter: ancient hb, dbm + discreet transistor amps. Would be so much easier today with MMIC?s. ~1/2W out. Originally built for AO-10 and used  a lot on -10 & -13
RF (2M) source: Baofeng UV5R+ ht. Why? Because that thing has no problem transmitting slightly below the 2M band edge. The trans-converter was crystaled so 145 in = 1269 out. AO92 is 1267.x, so the trans-conv requires 143.x input. In the AO10&13 days, the driver was a Drake T4X driving an hb 2M transverter. Complicated, but as a fixed station (100+W out from 2x7289) it worked well. 
The whole portable rig runs on a single drone battery. 
Now if I could just get around to operating once in a while. 

Ed K9EK

Sent from my iPhone

> On May 13, 2020, at 12:53 PM, 73 Bob W7LRD via AMSAT-BB <amsat-bb at amsat.org> wrote:
> 
> ?Hi all-  I would be curious to know what "everyone" is using for L band gear.  Perhaps others would like to know.  example I run
> IC-910- at 10W
> 70 feet of LMR600
> 24 element looper yagi horizontal polarized
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From n0jy at amsat.org  Thu May 14 02:39:29 2020
From: n0jy at amsat.org (Jerry Buxton)
Date: Wed, 13 May 2020 21:39:29 -0500
Subject: [amsat-bb] L band gear
In-Reply-To: <CAN6TEUfyWd12u+YUHZ72A0_-RU3WzBKPvu7E3JQQDa+Hfs2JTQ@mail.gmail.com>
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	<CAN6TEUfyWd12u+YUHZ72A0_-RU3WzBKPvu7E3JQQDa+Hfs2JTQ@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <49e924c4-2b3b-4f11-74d3-38d2f4bbb2d2@amsat.org>

Amazing performance by AO-92s "Downshifter" experiment, IMO.? We did not
expect that degree of sensitivity through the UHF RX antenna, hence the
relatively hefty power (PEP) recommendation prior to launch which was
quickly dialed back when we tested during commissioning, and
corroborated by several reports of user QSOs with an HT.? Another great
design contribution by Engineering volunteer John Klingelhoeffer, WB4LNM.

Jerry Buxton, N?JY

On 5/13/2020 12:23, Patrick STODDARD (WD9EWK/VA7EWK) via AMSAT-BB wrote:
> I could work
> AO-92 at either 1W or (sometimes) 300mW.


From zleffke at vt.edu  Thu May 14 03:59:50 2020
From: zleffke at vt.edu (Leffke, Zachary)
Date: Thu, 14 May 2020 03:59:50 +0000
Subject: [amsat-bb] L band gear
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In line with Ed's thoughts on homebrew....

somewhere on my todo list is to take a look at the W1GHZ 1296 transverter kit (SUPER cheap to get on the air, great documentation) with an eye towards 'tweaks' for 1267(ish).  Very high(hi) level ideas include different LO (I think, but haven't confirmed, the digiLO may have an output suitable for this) to produce a useable IF.  I also just discovered the Si5351 arduino controllable synthesizer (~$10 for a breakout board), which with a few multiplication stages and some filtering, might make for a suitable base chip for a configurable custom LO design on the cheap (there's probably already a QEX article somewhere for this).  The builtin PCB hairpin filters on the 1296 transverter might be an issue....but also might not be an issue, and maybe also 'tweakable' (razorblade style....or maybe with a little copper foil tape).

W6PQL has some good reference designs as well for the RA18H1213G Ed mentioned (he might also be the author of the referenced articles, not sure haven't checked).

Wanted to get the basic idea out there in support of the homebrew concept:  W1GHZ transverters for satellite bands.....the idea might be extendable to higher bands as well for future birds (i.e. GOLF) for cheap access to microwave for satellite....the pipecap filters used on higher frequencies are probably more easily tuneable than the PCB filters on the lower bands...so in a way, the higher bands might be easier to tweak for the satellite sub bands.

As is probably obvious, not fully thought through idea, so not sure of the feasibility, and currently pretty far down on the todo list.....but I'd be happy for someone to beat me to the punch!  Adventures in this area would make for some great articles for the Journal and help spread the word and stimulate some microwave activity.

-Zach, KJ4QLP
-- 
Research Associate
Aerospace & Ocean 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


-----Original Message-----
From: AMSAT-BB <amsat-bb-bounces at amsat.org> On Behalf Of Ed Krome via AMSAT-BB
Sent: Wednesday, May 13, 2020 10:22 PM
To: 73 Bob W7LRD <w7lrd at comcast.net>
Cc: amsat-bb <amsat-bb at amsat.org>
Subject: Re: [amsat-bb] L band gear

I?m a bit surprised that so few are using portable (and no homebrew) 1267. Here?s an alternative, homebrew style. Something old and something new. 
Antenna: 12el hb yagi with folded dipole DE, mounted on top of Arrow with 8? fiberglass rod spacers
Amplifier: hb brick amp with RA18H1213G. See AMSAT Journal Jan-Feb 2019 for construction details. Can do 30W, but never use that much. 
Transmit-converter: ancient hb, dbm + discreet transistor amps. Would be so much easier today with MMIC?s. ~1/2W out. Originally built for AO-10 and used  a lot on -10 & -13
RF (2M) source: Baofeng UV5R+ ht. Why? Because that thing has no problem transmitting slightly below the 2M band edge. The trans-converter was crystaled so 145 in = 1269 out. AO92 is 1267.x, so the trans-conv requires 143.x input. In the AO10&13 days, the driver was a Drake T4X driving an hb 2M transverter. Complicated, but as a fixed station (100+W out from 2x7289) it worked well. 
The whole portable rig runs on a single drone battery. 
Now if I could just get around to operating once in a while. 

Ed K9EK

Sent from my iPhone

> On May 13, 2020, at 12:53 PM, 73 Bob W7LRD via AMSAT-BB <amsat-bb at amsat.org> wrote:
> 
> ?Hi all-  I would be curious to know what "everyone" is using for L band gear.  Perhaps others would like to know.  example I run
> IC-910- at 10W
> 70 feet of LMR600
> 24 element looper yagi horizontal polarized
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From wa7fwf at gmail.com  Thu May 14 06:14:58 2020
From: wa7fwf at gmail.com (Kevin)
Date: Wed, 13 May 2020 23:14:58 -0700
Subject: [amsat-bb] Huskysat in safe mode
Message-ID: <6053feea-e7d7-7a35-3f24-9615741cfbbd@gmail.com>

Huskysat appears to be in safe mode.

Kevin WA7FWF

From va3mw at portcredit.net  Thu May 14 11:43:25 2020
From: va3mw at portcredit.net (Michael Walker)
Date: Thu, 14 May 2020 07:43:25 -0400
Subject: [amsat-bb] Huskysat in safe mode
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What is Safe Mode?

Mike va3mw


On Thu, May 14, 2020 at 2:15 AM Kevin via AMSAT-BB <amsat-bb at amsat.org>
wrote:

> Huskysat appears to be in safe mode.
>
> Kevin WA7FWF
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From royldean at gmail.com  Thu May 14 12:10:53 2020
From: royldean at gmail.com (Roy Dean)
Date: Thu, 14 May 2020 08:10:53 -0400
Subject: [amsat-bb] Huskysat in safe mode
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>
> Huskysat appears to be in safe mode. Kevin WA7FWF


Interesting that the status block shows "Safe Mode:   False"

--Roy
K3RLD

From e.krome at comcast.net  Thu May 14 12:23:42 2020
From: e.krome at comcast.net (Ed Krome)
Date: Thu, 14 May 2020 08:23:42 -0400
Subject: [amsat-bb] L band gear
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Hi Zack
My comment about how much easier it is to get to 23cm today was based on W1GHZ?s transverter. Great little device. I have been meaning to try mine on 1267. Also have thought about using my DigiLO as the LO, since it goes to 6ghz. It was slated for a 10ghz transverter but I don?t think it cares. You and I should compare notes more often! W1GHZ also has some multiplier boards that would simplify use of a lower freq as a base. Not (yet) familiar with the Arduino based Si synthesizer. Need to look for that thing. Do you have a link? Oh great, a new project to grab my interest and devour limited (time) resources. ?
The amplifier I referenced was my article. Easy to build, works great and 30 watts. 
OK, so I?ll dig out and sweep/tweak the W1GHZ transverter and see what happens. Stay tuned. 

Ed Krome K9EK

Sent from my iPhone

> On May 14, 2020, at 12:00 AM, Leffke, Zachary via AMSAT-BB <amsat-bb at amsat.org> wrote:
> 
> ?In line with Ed's thoughts on homebrew....
> 
> somewhere on my todo list is to take a look at the W1GHZ 1296 transverter kit (SUPER cheap to get on the air, great documentation) with an eye towards 'tweaks' for 1267(ish).  Very high(hi) level ideas include different LO (I think, but haven't confirmed, the digiLO may have an output suitable for this) to produce a useable IF.  I also just discovered the Si5351 arduino controllable synthesizer (~$10 for a breakout board), which with a few multiplication stages and some filtering, might make for a suitable base chip for a configurable custom LO design on the cheap (there's probably already a QEX article somewhere for this).  The builtin PCB hairpin filters on the 1296 transverter might be an issue....but also might not be an issue, and maybe also 'tweakable' (razorblade style....or maybe with a little copper foil tape).
> 
> W6PQL has some good reference designs as well for the RA18H1213G Ed mentioned (he might also be the author of the referenced articles, not sure haven't checked).
> 
> Wanted to get the basic idea out there in support of the homebrew concept:  W1GHZ transverters for satellite bands.....the idea might be extendable to higher bands as well for future birds (i.e. GOLF) for cheap access to microwave for satellite....the pipecap filters used on higher frequencies are probably more easily tuneable than the PCB filters on the lower bands...so in a way, the higher bands might be easier to tweak for the satellite sub bands.
> 
> As is probably obvious, not fully thought through idea, so not sure of the feasibility, and currently pretty far down on the todo list.....but I'd be happy for someone to beat me to the punch!  Adventures in this area would make for some great articles for the Journal and help spread the word and stimulate some microwave activity.
> 
> -Zach, KJ4QLP
> -- 
> Research Associate
> Aerospace & Ocean 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
> 
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: AMSAT-BB <amsat-bb-bounces at amsat.org> On Behalf Of Ed Krome via AMSAT-BB
> Sent: Wednesday, May 13, 2020 10:22 PM
> To: 73 Bob W7LRD <w7lrd at comcast.net>
> Cc: amsat-bb <amsat-bb at amsat.org>
> Subject: Re: [amsat-bb] L band gear
> 
> I?m a bit surprised that so few are using portable (and no homebrew) 1267. Here?s an alternative, homebrew style. Something old and something new. 
> Antenna: 12el hb yagi with folded dipole DE, mounted on top of Arrow with 8? fiberglass rod spacers
> Amplifier: hb brick amp with RA18H1213G. See AMSAT Journal Jan-Feb 2019 for construction details. Can do 30W, but never use that much. 
> Transmit-converter: ancient hb, dbm + discreet transistor amps. Would be so much easier today with MMIC?s. ~1/2W out. Originally built for AO-10 and used  a lot on -10 & -13
> RF (2M) source: Baofeng UV5R+ ht. Why? Because that thing has no problem transmitting slightly below the 2M band edge. The trans-converter was crystaled so 145 in = 1269 out. AO92 is 1267.x, so the trans-conv requires 143.x input. In the AO10&13 days, the driver was a Drake T4X driving an hb 2M transverter. Complicated, but as a fixed station (100+W out from 2x7289) it worked well. 
> The whole portable rig runs on a single drone battery. 
> Now if I could just get around to operating once in a while. 
> 
> Ed K9EK
> 
> Sent from my iPhone
> 
>> On May 13, 2020, at 12:53 PM, 73 Bob W7LRD via AMSAT-BB <amsat-bb at amsat.org> wrote:
>> 
>> ?Hi all-  I would be curious to know what "everyone" is using for L band gear.  Perhaps others would like to know.  example I run
>> IC-910- at 10W
>> 70 feet of LMR600
>> 24 element looper yagi horizontal polarized
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>> to all interested persons worldwide without requiring membership. Opinions expressed
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From py41 at att.net  Thu May 14 12:28:47 2020
From: py41 at att.net (Perry Yantis)
Date: Thu, 14 May 2020 12:28:47 +0000 (UTC)
Subject: [amsat-bb] Husky in safe mode
References: <1669761392.70635.1589459327258.ref@mail.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <1669761392.70635.1589459327258@mail.yahoo.com>

I just worked AA5PK, KD9BVG on Huskysat at 1112 gmt this morning.
Perry WB8OTH

py41 at att.net
sent from my Apple Macbook Pro

From seb at wintek.com  Thu May 14 12:29:27 2020
From: seb at wintek.com (Stephen  E. Belter)
Date: Thu, 14 May 2020 12:29:27 +0000
Subject: [amsat-bb] Huskysat in safe mode
In-Reply-To: <CA+33ts5B7hwssgRfqL_dDL8VqERXjb-eUfq0R2yrQ2Rs2RjhCg@mail.gmail.com>
References: <6053feea-e7d7-7a35-3f24-9615741cfbbd@gmail.com>,
	<CA+33ts5B7hwssgRfqL_dDL8VqERXjb-eUfq0R2yrQ2Rs2RjhCg@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <F8D8D570-F0CA-4E0B-89BC-9C1A19DF61DE@wintek.com>

Safe mode varies from satellite to satellite.  In general, safe mode is designed to protect the satellite and its batteries from harm by turning off the transponder, most payloads, and any unnecessary power consumption.  

The satellite will typically be listening for commands from a control station and may periodically transmit telemetry that allow the controllers to determine the status of the satellite systems and diagnose problems.  

73, Steve N9IP 
--
Steve Belter, seb at wintek.com


> On May 14, 2020, at 7:45 AM, Michael Walker via AMSAT-BB <amsat-bb at amsat.org> wrote:
> 
> ?What is Safe Mode?
> 
> Mike va3mw
> 
> 
>> On Thu, May 14, 2020 at 2:15 AM Kevin via AMSAT-BB <amsat-bb at amsat.org>
>> wrote:
>> 
>> Huskysat appears to be in safe mode.
>> 
>> Kevin WA7FWF
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>> to all interested persons worldwide without requiring membership. Opinions
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From johnnykludt at gmail.com  Thu May 14 12:34:53 2020
From: johnnykludt at gmail.com (John Kludt)
Date: Thu, 14 May 2020 08:34:53 -0400
Subject: [amsat-bb] L band gear
In-Reply-To: <83F9D6BB-51EA-44E3-9331-DCAAFD2DE0D3@comcast.net>
References: <MN2PR05MB70372A52746B446C9C35F203DFBC0@MN2PR05MB7037.namprd05.prod.outlook.com>
	<83F9D6BB-51EA-44E3-9331-DCAAFD2DE0D3@comcast.net>
Message-ID: <CABsMmtQ_16SMnznK9Dbufv6Y95tM6q5bbHw-Fbt1urmy8bnNtQ@mail.gmail.com>

Ed,

Just curious if you have looked at the DEMI L band TX upconverter.  This
was designed for the L band satellite uplink and is a transmit only
converter.  The IF can be 28 MHZ, 50MHz or144MHz.  What I like about the
idea is there is a verion design to be mounted at the antenna which gets
around the feedline loss issue at 1267 MHz.  Still looking at it - as
anyone purchased one?

John

On Thu, May 14, 2020 at 8:28 AM Ed Krome via AMSAT-BB <amsat-bb at amsat.org>
wrote:

> Hi Zack
> My comment about how much easier it is to get to 23cm today was based on
> W1GHZ?s transverter. Great little device. I have been meaning to try mine
> on 1267. Also have thought about using my DigiLO as the LO, since it goes
> to 6ghz. It was slated for a 10ghz transverter but I don?t think it cares.
> You and I should compare notes more often! W1GHZ also has some multiplier
> boards that would simplify use of a lower freq as a base. Not (yet)
> familiar with the Arduino based Si synthesizer. Need to look for that
> thing. Do you have a link? Oh great, a new project to grab my interest and
> devour limited (time) resources. ?
> The amplifier I referenced was my article. Easy to build, works great and
> 30 watts.
> OK, so I?ll dig out and sweep/tweak the W1GHZ transverter and see what
> happens. Stay tuned.
>
> Ed Krome K9EK
>
> Sent from my iPhone
>
> > On May 14, 2020, at 12:00 AM, Leffke, Zachary via AMSAT-BB <
> amsat-bb at amsat.org> wrote:
> >
> > ?In line with Ed's thoughts on homebrew....
> >
> > somewhere on my todo list is to take a look at the W1GHZ 1296
> transverter kit (SUPER cheap to get on the air, great documentation) with
> an eye towards 'tweaks' for 1267(ish).  Very high(hi) level ideas include
> different LO (I think, but haven't confirmed, the digiLO may have an output
> suitable for this) to produce a useable IF.  I also just discovered the
> Si5351 arduino controllable synthesizer (~$10 for a breakout board), which
> with a few multiplication stages and some filtering, might make for a
> suitable base chip for a configurable custom LO design on the cheap
> (there's probably already a QEX article somewhere for this).  The builtin
> PCB hairpin filters on the 1296 transverter might be an issue....but also
> might not be an issue, and maybe also 'tweakable' (razorblade style....or
> maybe with a little copper foil tape).
> >
> > W6PQL has some good reference designs as well for the RA18H1213G Ed
> mentioned (he might also be the author of the referenced articles, not sure
> haven't checked).
> >
> > Wanted to get the basic idea out there in support of the homebrew
> concept:  W1GHZ transverters for satellite bands.....the idea might be
> extendable to higher bands as well for future birds (i.e. GOLF) for cheap
> access to microwave for satellite....the pipecap filters used on higher
> frequencies are probably more easily tuneable than the PCB filters on the
> lower bands...so in a way, the higher bands might be easier to tweak for
> the satellite sub bands.
> >
> > As is probably obvious, not fully thought through idea, so not sure of
> the feasibility, and currently pretty far down on the todo list.....but I'd
> be happy for someone to beat me to the punch!  Adventures in this area
> would make for some great articles for the Journal and help spread the word
> and stimulate some microwave activity.
> >
> > -Zach, KJ4QLP
> > --
> > Research Associate
> > Aerospace & Ocean 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
> >
> >
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: AMSAT-BB <amsat-bb-bounces at amsat.org> On Behalf Of Ed Krome via
> AMSAT-BB
> > Sent: Wednesday, May 13, 2020 10:22 PM
> > To: 73 Bob W7LRD <w7lrd at comcast.net>
> > Cc: amsat-bb <amsat-bb at amsat.org>
> > Subject: Re: [amsat-bb] L band gear
> >
> > I?m a bit surprised that so few are using portable (and no homebrew)
> 1267. Here?s an alternative, homebrew style. Something old and something
> new.
> > Antenna: 12el hb yagi with folded dipole DE, mounted on top of Arrow
> with 8? fiberglass rod spacers
> > Amplifier: hb brick amp with RA18H1213G. See AMSAT Journal Jan-Feb 2019
> for construction details. Can do 30W, but never use that much.
> > Transmit-converter: ancient hb, dbm + discreet transistor amps. Would be
> so much easier today with MMIC?s. ~1/2W out. Originally built for AO-10 and
> used  a lot on -10 & -13
> > RF (2M) source: Baofeng UV5R+ ht. Why? Because that thing has no problem
> transmitting slightly below the 2M band edge. The trans-converter was
> crystaled so 145 in = 1269 out. AO92 is 1267.x, so the trans-conv requires
> 143.x input. In the AO10&13 days, the driver was a Drake T4X driving an hb
> 2M transverter. Complicated, but as a fixed station (100+W out from 2x7289)
> it worked well.
> > The whole portable rig runs on a single drone battery.
> > Now if I could just get around to operating once in a while.
> >
> > Ed K9EK
> >
> > Sent from my iPhone
> >
> >> On May 13, 2020, at 12:53 PM, 73 Bob W7LRD via AMSAT-BB <
> amsat-bb at amsat.org> wrote:
> >>
> >> ?Hi all-  I would be curious to know what "everyone" is using for L
> band gear.  Perhaps others would like to know.  example I run
> >> IC-910- at 10W
> >> 70 feet of LMR600
> >> 24 element looper yagi horizontal polarized
> >> _______________________________________________
> >> Sent via AMSAT-BB at amsat.org. AMSAT-NA makes this open forum available
> >> to all interested persons worldwide without requiring membership.
> Opinions expressed
> >> are solely those of the author, and do not reflect the official views
> of AMSAT-NA.
> >> Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite
> program!
> >> Subscription settings: https://www.amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb
> >
> > _______________________________________________
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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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> program!
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> to all interested persons worldwide without requiring membership. Opinions
> expressed
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From e.krome at comcast.net  Thu May 14 13:43:04 2020
From: e.krome at comcast.net (Ed Krome)
Date: Thu, 14 May 2020 09:43:04 -0400
Subject: [amsat-bb] L band gear
In-Reply-To: <CABsMmtQ_16SMnznK9Dbufv6Y95tM6q5bbHw-Fbt1urmy8bnNtQ@mail.gmail.com>
References: <CABsMmtQ_16SMnznK9Dbufv6Y95tM6q5bbHw-Fbt1urmy8bnNtQ@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <1F2164E9-34B4-422F-B6EF-8CC536ABC765@comcast.net>

Hi John 
Not familiar with the DEMI converter. I?ll look it up. 
The idea of reducing feed line loss has always appealed to me. One of my AO-13 L-band experiments was a 4? long helix, rear mounted, with a brick M57762 amplifier on the boom extension behind the cross boom serving as a counterweight for the helix. Minimum amp-ant feedline loss. The transverter was in the shack. I used the transverter to amplifier feedline (~40? rg213) as an attenuator to reduce the transverter?s power output (too strong fir the brick) to the correct level for the brick. (Worked properly, but the 10W output was really too weak for the high orbit sats). Man, that was fun stuff. 
I have toyed with a similar concept for a fixed station now, with a much smaller antenna. The present transverter is too big and clunky to mount in a box with the amp on the tower, but the W1GHZ transverter can be quite small. Not a real high priority but interesting nonetheless. 

Ed Krome K9EK

Sent from my iPhone

> On May 14, 2020, at 8:35 AM, John Kludt <johnnykludt at gmail.com> wrote:
> 
> ?
> Ed,
> 
> Just curious if you have looked at the DEMI L band TX upconverter.  This was designed for the L band satellite uplink and is a transmit only converter.  The IF can be 28 MHZ, 50MHz or144MHz.  What I like about the idea is there is a verion design to be mounted at the antenna which gets around the feedline loss issue at 1267 MHz.  Still looking at it - as anyone purchased one?
> 
> John
> 
>> On Thu, May 14, 2020 at 8:28 AM Ed Krome via AMSAT-BB <amsat-bb at amsat.org> wrote:
>> Hi Zack
>> My comment about how much easier it is to get to 23cm today was based on W1GHZ?s transverter. Great little device. I have been meaning to try mine on 1267. Also have thought about using my DigiLO as the LO, since it goes to 6ghz. It was slated for a 10ghz transverter but I don?t think it cares. You and I should compare notes more often! W1GHZ also has some multiplier boards that would simplify use of a lower freq as a base. Not (yet) familiar with the Arduino based Si synthesizer. Need to look for that thing. Do you have a link? Oh great, a new project to grab my interest and devour limited (time) resources. ?
>> The amplifier I referenced was my article. Easy to build, works great and 30 watts. 
>> OK, so I?ll dig out and sweep/tweak the W1GHZ transverter and see what happens. Stay tuned. 
>> 
>> Ed Krome K9EK
>> 
>> Sent from my iPhone
>> 
>> > On May 14, 2020, at 12:00 AM, Leffke, Zachary via AMSAT-BB <amsat-bb at amsat.org> wrote:
>> > 
>> > ?In line with Ed's thoughts on homebrew....
>> > 
>> > somewhere on my todo list is to take a look at the W1GHZ 1296 transverter kit (SUPER cheap to get on the air, great documentation) with an eye towards 'tweaks' for 1267(ish).  Very high(hi) level ideas include different LO (I think, but haven't confirmed, the digiLO may have an output suitable for this) to produce a useable IF.  I also just discovered the Si5351 arduino controllable synthesizer (~$10 for a breakout board), which with a few multiplication stages and some filtering, might make for a suitable base chip for a configurable custom LO design on the cheap (there's probably already a QEX article somewhere for this).  The builtin PCB hairpin filters on the 1296 transverter might be an issue....but also might not be an issue, and maybe also 'tweakable' (razorblade style....or maybe with a little copper foil tape).
>> > 
>> > W6PQL has some good reference designs as well for the RA18H1213G Ed mentioned (he might also be the author of the referenced articles, not sure haven't checked).
>> > 
>> > Wanted to get the basic idea out there in support of the homebrew concept:  W1GHZ transverters for satellite bands.....the idea might be extendable to higher bands as well for future birds (i.e. GOLF) for cheap access to microwave for satellite....the pipecap filters used on higher frequencies are probably more easily tuneable than the PCB filters on the lower bands...so in a way, the higher bands might be easier to tweak for the satellite sub bands.
>> > 
>> > As is probably obvious, not fully thought through idea, so not sure of the feasibility, and currently pretty far down on the todo list.....but I'd be happy for someone to beat me to the punch!  Adventures in this area would make for some great articles for the Journal and help spread the word and stimulate some microwave activity.
>> > 
>> > -Zach, KJ4QLP
>> > -- 
>> > Research Associate
>> > Aerospace & Ocean 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
>> > 
>> > 
>> > -----Original Message-----
>> > From: AMSAT-BB <amsat-bb-bounces at amsat.org> On Behalf Of Ed Krome via AMSAT-BB
>> > Sent: Wednesday, May 13, 2020 10:22 PM
>> > To: 73 Bob W7LRD <w7lrd at comcast.net>
>> > Cc: amsat-bb <amsat-bb at amsat.org>
>> > Subject: Re: [amsat-bb] L band gear
>> > 
>> > I?m a bit surprised that so few are using portable (and no homebrew) 1267. Here?s an alternative, homebrew style. Something old and something new. 
>> > Antenna: 12el hb yagi with folded dipole DE, mounted on top of Arrow with 8? fiberglass rod spacers
>> > Amplifier: hb brick amp with RA18H1213G. See AMSAT Journal Jan-Feb 2019 for construction details. Can do 30W, but never use that much.
>> > Transmit-converter: ancient hb, dbm + discreet transistor amps. Would be so much easier today with MMIC?s. ~1/2W out. Originally built for AO-10 and used  a lot on -10 & -13
>> > RF (2M) source: Baofeng UV5R+ ht. Why? Because that thing has no problem transmitting slightly below the 2M band edge. The trans-converter was crystaled so 145 in = 1269 out. AO92 is 1267.x, so the trans-conv requires 143.x input. In the AO10&13 days, the driver was a Drake T4X driving an hb 2M transverter. Complicated, but as a fixed station (100+W out from 2x7289) it worked well. 
>> > The whole portable rig runs on a single drone battery. 
>> > Now if I could just get around to operating once in a while. 
>> > 
>> > Ed K9EK
>> > 
>> > Sent from my iPhone
>> > 
>> >> On May 13, 2020, at 12:53 PM, 73 Bob W7LRD via AMSAT-BB <amsat-bb at amsat.org> wrote:
>> >> 
>> >> ?Hi all-  I would be curious to know what "everyone" is using for L band gear.  Perhaps others would like to know.  example I run
>> >> IC-910- at 10W
>> >> 70 feet of LMR600
>> >> 24 element looper yagi horizontal polarized
>> >> _______________________________________________
>> >> Sent via AMSAT-BB at amsat.org. AMSAT-NA makes this open forum available
>> >> to all interested persons worldwide without requiring membership. Opinions expressed
>> >> are solely those of the author, and do not reflect the official views of AMSAT-NA.
>> >> Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite program!
>> >> Subscription settings: https://www.amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb
>> > 
>> > _______________________________________________
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>> > to all interested persons worldwide without requiring membership. Opinions expressed
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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 revjwo at att.net  Thu May 14 14:11:15 2020
From: revjwo at att.net (BeetleJerald Oliver)
Date: Thu, 14 May 2020 14:11:15 +0000 (UTC)
Subject: [amsat-bb] MFJ-916BMN duplexer
References: <1516958957.105950.1589465475440.ref@mail.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <1516958957.105950.1589465475440@mail.yahoo.com>

I am still having problems with the 9700 on Mode J.? Has anyone yet used the MFJ-916BMN duplexer on their system?? I like the fact that it is designed for outdoor use and can be mounted to the mast.? I have a comet CF-416, but would have to build a waterproof box for it if used and left on the tower....Any thoughts
73
Jerry
KJ4EU

From cee at palomarlight.com  Thu May 14 14:45:55 2020
From: cee at palomarlight.com (CEE)
Date: Thu, 14 May 2020 07:45:55 -0700
Subject: [amsat-bb] HUSKYSAT-1 LOTW?
Message-ID: <4a6b2a0c-d2b9-fa7f-00d8-4b60c5b99b9d@palomarlight.com>

don't see HUSKYSAT-1 in LOTW, am I missing something?

Chuck - N7BFO


From n8hm at arrl.net  Thu May 14 14:51:22 2020
From: n8hm at arrl.net (Paul Stoetzer)
Date: Thu, 14 May 2020 10:51:22 -0400
Subject: [amsat-bb] ANS-135 AMSAT News Service Special Bulletin - HuskySat-1
 Designated HuskySat-OSCAR 107 (HO-107)
Message-ID: <CABzOSOq-8ygyo050M87NNy8eM_+HLYM9ewdOR50+x71C5S0EuA@mail.gmail.com>

AMSAT NEWS SERVICE SPECIAL BULLETIN
ANS-135

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.

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:

* HuskySat-1 Designated HuskySat-OSCAR 107 (HO-107)

SB SAT @ AMSAT $ANS-135
ANS-135 AMSAT News Service Special Bulletin

AMSAT News Service Bulletin 135.01
 From AMSAT HQ KENSINGTON, MD.
DATE May 14, 2020
To All RADIO AMATEURS
BID: $ANS-135.01

HuskySat-1 Designated HuskySat-OSCAR 107 (HO-107)

On November 2, 2019, the HuskySat-1 cubesat launched on the Cygnus NG-
12 mission from Wallops Island, Virginia, USA. The satellite was con-
structed by the Husky Satellite Lab at the University of Washington,
and utilizes an AMSAT-constructed radio system for primary communica-
tions. Deployed from the Cygnus vehicle on January 31, 2020 after de-
parting the ISS, HuskySat-1 began a 3-month educational mission. Upon
completion of that mission, the satellite began operation of a V/u
linear transponder in amateur service.

At the request of the Husky Satellite Lab and AMSAT teams, AMSAT here-
by designates HuskySat-1 as HuskySat-OSCAR 107 (HO-107). We congratu-
late the Husky Satellite Lab, thank them for their contribution to the
amateur satellite community, and wish them continued success on this
and future projects.

73,

Drew Glasbrenner, KO4MA
AMSAT VP Operations / OSCAR Number Administrator

[ANS thanks Drew Glasbrenner, KO4MA, AMSAT Vice President - Operations
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.

73 and Remember to help Keep Amateur Radio in Space,

This week's ANS Contributing Editor,

Paul Stoetzer, N8HM
n8hm at amsat dot org

From kb2ysi at gmail.com  Thu May 14 15:21:48 2020
From: kb2ysi at gmail.com (Don KB2YSI)
Date: Thu, 14 May 2020 11:21:48 -0400
Subject: [amsat-bb] MFJ-916BMN duplexer
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I have used a MFJ-916B in my portable setup and it was the biggest
improvement I have made to my setup. I have since moved to a Mini-Circuits
BLP-200+ as I use 2 radios verse a single full duplex radio.

On Thu, May 14, 2020 at 10:14 AM BeetleJerald Oliver via AMSAT-BB <
amsat-bb at amsat.org> wrote:

> I am still having problems with the 9700 on Mode J.  Has anyone yet used
> the MFJ-916BMN duplexer on their system?  I like the fact that it is
> designed for outdoor use and can be mounted to the mast.  I have a comet
> CF-416, but would have to build a waterproof box for it if used and left on
> the tower....Any thoughts
> 73
> Jerry
> KJ4EU
> _______________________________________________
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> to all interested persons worldwide without requiring membership. Opinions
> expressed
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-- 
73,
Don KB2YSI
https://www.hamqth.com/kb2ysi

From wa7fwf at gmail.com  Thu May 14 15:27:44 2020
From: wa7fwf at gmail.com (Kevin)
Date: Thu, 14 May 2020 08:27:44 -0700
Subject: [amsat-bb] Huskysat in safe mode
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Well what can I say other than last night it was transmitting about once 
every 2 mins and the mode said "safe", this morning I see the mode is 
back to "health"

Maybe I was dreaming.

Kevin

On 5/14/2020 5:10 AM, Roy Dean via AMSAT-BB wrote:
>> Huskysat appears to be in safe mode. Kevin WA7FWF
>
> Interesting that the status block shows "Safe Mode:   False"
>
> --Roy
> K3RLD
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From va3mw at portcredit.net  Thu May 14 15:37:07 2020
From: va3mw at portcredit.net (Michael Walker)
Date: Thu, 14 May 2020 11:37:07 -0400
Subject: [amsat-bb] MFJ-916BMN duplexer
In-Reply-To: <CAAJiE8M0jQT-bcSnYFTBbst1eMaX4+8Da5gxLm1BXoL_xvB_Pw@mail.gmail.com>
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Just to mention on the BLP-200+, you can't transmit through it as it has a
0.5 watt maximum RF power.  It is designed for a receive-only lines.

Mike va3mw

On Thu, May 14, 2020 at 11:32 AM Don KB2YSI via AMSAT-BB <amsat-bb at amsat.org>
wrote:

> I have used a MFJ-916B in my portable setup and it was the biggest
> improvement I have made to my setup. I have since moved to a Mini-Circuits
> BLP-200+ as I use 2 radios verse a single full duplex radio.
>
> On Thu, May 14, 2020 at 10:14 AM BeetleJerald Oliver via AMSAT-BB <
> amsat-bb at amsat.org> wrote:
>
> > I am still having problems with the 9700 on Mode J.  Has anyone yet used
> > the MFJ-916BMN duplexer on their system?  I like the fact that it is
> > designed for outdoor use and can be mounted to the mast.  I have a comet
> > CF-416, but would have to build a waterproof box for it if used and left
> on
> > the tower....Any thoughts
> > 73
> > Jerry
> > KJ4EU
> > _______________________________________________
> > Sent via AMSAT-BB at amsat.org. AMSAT-NA makes this open forum available
> > to all interested persons worldwide without requiring membership.
> Opinions
> > expressed
> > are solely those of the author, and do not reflect the official views of
> > AMSAT-NA.
> > Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite
> program!
> > Subscription settings: https://www.amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb
> >
>
>
> --
> 73,
> Don KB2YSI
> https://www.hamqth.com/kb2ysi
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> to all interested persons worldwide without requiring membership. Opinions
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From kb2ysi at gmail.com  Thu May 14 15:39:35 2020
From: kb2ysi at gmail.com (Don KB2YSI)
Date: Thu, 14 May 2020 11:39:35 -0400
Subject: [amsat-bb] MFJ-916BMN duplexer
In-Reply-To: <CA+33ts55ciD2s7X70i-t8Lb4OZzH6PjUVm7O9dL_iWKu6v=gQA@mail.gmail.com>
References: <1516958957.105950.1589465475440.ref@mail.yahoo.com>
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	<CA+33ts55ciD2s7X70i-t8Lb4OZzH6PjUVm7O9dL_iWKu6v=gQA@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <CAAJiE8OHLHBL+i3HTQyO09+eAthf0G4hgTThsB-tLJ-sqwo=3A@mail.gmail.com>

I and other have pushed 20-25w through one without issue.

On Thu, May 14, 2020, 11:37 Michael Walker <va3mw at portcredit.net> wrote:

> Just to mention on the BLP-200+, you can't transmit through it as it has a
> 0.5 watt maximum RF power.  It is designed for a receive-only lines.
>
> Mike va3mw
>
> On Thu, May 14, 2020 at 11:32 AM Don KB2YSI via AMSAT-BB <
> amsat-bb at amsat.org> wrote:
>
>> I have used a MFJ-916B in my portable setup and it was the biggest
>> improvement I have made to my setup. I have since moved to a Mini-Circuits
>> BLP-200+ as I use 2 radios verse a single full duplex radio.
>>
>> On Thu, May 14, 2020 at 10:14 AM BeetleJerald Oliver via AMSAT-BB <
>> amsat-bb at amsat.org> wrote:
>>
>> > I am still having problems with the 9700 on Mode J.  Has anyone yet used
>> > the MFJ-916BMN duplexer on their system?  I like the fact that it is
>> > designed for outdoor use and can be mounted to the mast.  I have a comet
>> > CF-416, but would have to build a waterproof box for it if used and
>> left on
>> > the tower....Any thoughts
>> > 73
>> > Jerry
>> > KJ4EU
>> > _______________________________________________
>> > Sent via AMSAT-BB at amsat.org. AMSAT-NA makes this open forum available
>> > to all interested persons worldwide without requiring membership.
>> Opinions
>> > expressed
>> > are solely those of the author, and do not reflect the official views of
>> > AMSAT-NA.
>> > Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite
>> program!
>> > Subscription settings: https://www.amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb
>> >
>>
>>
>> --
>> 73,
>> Don KB2YSI
>> https://www.hamqth.com/kb2ysi
>> _______________________________________________
>> 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 seb at wintek.com  Thu May 14 15:46:55 2020
From: seb at wintek.com (Stephen  E. Belter)
Date: Thu, 14 May 2020 15:46:55 +0000
Subject: [amsat-bb] Huskysat in safe mode
In-Reply-To: <00c114dd-989b-3966-ad12-939c5e3a5854@gmail.com>
References: <CADGPg2vgTa2TopszFhp9T2wYVmCvWPDhdpPPD7N5fu9JPDM+Qw@mail.gmail.com>
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Kevin,

I'm sure you were correct about safe mode.  More than likely one of our crack control stations brought HO-107 back to life!

73, Steve N9IP
-- 
Steve Belter, seb at wintek.com
 

?On 5/14/20, 11:40 AM, "AMSAT-BB on behalf of Kevin via AMSAT-BB" <amsat-bb-bounces at amsat.org on behalf of amsat-bb at amsat.org> wrote:

    Well what can I say other than last night it was transmitting about once 
    every 2 mins and the mode said "safe", this morning I see the mode is 
    back to "health"

    Maybe I was dreaming.

    Kevin

    On 5/14/2020 5:10 AM, Roy Dean via AMSAT-BB wrote:
    >> Huskysat appears to be in safe mode. Kevin WA7FWF
    >
    > Interesting that the status block shows "Safe Mode:   False"
    >
    > --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
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    _______________________________________________
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From oh2fqv at gmail.com  Thu May 14 15:56:43 2020
From: oh2fqv at gmail.com (Jari A)
Date: Thu, 14 May 2020 18:56:43 +0300
Subject: [amsat-bb] Relayed sked request
Message-ID: <CAEVbYfncJmpkgW6--rF8MUvtYzkT4O6p49-A-FCB+akKAADqwQ@mail.gmail.com>

Hi Guys,

Kob, E21EJC is excited to work via RS-44.
Bangkok OK03FP86MH

He would be very happy to find stations to work with.
Done three qsos with him at extreme distance 7898km / 4907 miles.

He has good station for long distance qsos.

Please contact him at:

e21ejc (a) yahoo.com

Best regards and wishes to avoid corona

: Jari / OH2FQV

Ps. open for ssb/fm skeds as well... kp20mf87ss

From ki7unj at gmail.com  Thu May 14 15:57:00 2020
From: ki7unj at gmail.com (KI7UNJ Tucker)
Date: Thu, 14 May 2020 08:57:00 -0700
Subject: [amsat-bb] MFJ-916BMN duplexer
In-Reply-To: <CA+33ts55ciD2s7X70i-t8Lb4OZzH6PjUVm7O9dL_iWKu6v=gQA@mail.gmail.com>
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Mike,

The 0.5w while is on the spec sheet for the BLP.... many of us use it and
use way more than 0.5w.

https://twitter.com/w8lid/status/1172144221081542657?s=20


As someone who has an IC-9700, I do not suffer desene with mode J (and
don't use the BLP on my setup).  I'm betting those who do have J-Mode
issuses have 1 of 2 problems  1) higher SWR or 2) running to much power.


As I stated in a previous e-mail:
I have to say I'm not getting desense with my IC-9700,  unless I'm using
more power than is needed or should be using on the SSB Sats.

Maybe try to lower your power? RS-44 can easily be worked at around 2% (2w)
power and I work SO-50 at 0-3% every time (500mw-3w)

On Thu, May 14, 2020 at 8:48 AM Michael Walker via AMSAT-BB <
amsat-bb at amsat.org> wrote:

> Just to mention on the BLP-200+, you can't transmit through it as it has a
> 0.5 watt maximum RF power.  It is designed for a receive-only lines.
>
> Mike va3mw
>
> On Thu, May 14, 2020 at 11:32 AM Don KB2YSI via AMSAT-BB <
> amsat-bb at amsat.org>
> wrote:
>
> > I have used a MFJ-916B in my portable setup and it was the biggest
> > improvement I have made to my setup. I have since moved to a
> Mini-Circuits
> > BLP-200+ as I use 2 radios verse a single full duplex radio.
> >
> > On Thu, May 14, 2020 at 10:14 AM BeetleJerald Oliver via AMSAT-BB <
> > amsat-bb at amsat.org> wrote:
> >
> > > I am still having problems with the 9700 on Mode J.  Has anyone yet
> used
> > > the MFJ-916BMN duplexer on their system?  I like the fact that it is
> > > designed for outdoor use and can be mounted to the mast.  I have a
> comet
> > > CF-416, but would have to build a waterproof box for it if used and
> left
> > on
> > > the tower....Any thoughts
> > > 73
> > > Jerry
> > > KJ4EU
> > > _______________________________________________
> > > Sent via AMSAT-BB at amsat.org. AMSAT-NA makes this open forum available
> > > to all interested persons worldwide without requiring membership.
> > Opinions
> > > expressed
> > > are solely those of the 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
> > https://www.hamqth.com/kb2ysi
> > _______________________________________________
> > 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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-- 
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From n8hm at arrl.net  Thu May 14 15:59:37 2020
From: n8hm at arrl.net (Paul Stoetzer)
Date: Thu, 14 May 2020 11:59:37 -0400
Subject: [amsat-bb] MFJ-916BMN duplexer
In-Reply-To: <CA+33ts55ciD2s7X70i-t8Lb4OZzH6PjUVm7O9dL_iWKu6v=gQA@mail.gmail.com>
References: <1516958957.105950.1589465475440.ref@mail.yahoo.com>
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	<CAAJiE8M0jQT-bcSnYFTBbst1eMaX4+8Da5gxLm1BXoL_xvB_Pw@mail.gmail.com>
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I put 30 watts through mine all the time. It's had 70 watts put
through it and survived.

W8LID got an explanation of the power rating from the manufacturer.
I'll see if he can post it here.

73,

Paul, N8HM

On Thu, May 14, 2020 at 11:44 AM Michael Walker via AMSAT-BB
<amsat-bb at amsat.org> wrote:
>
> Just to mention on the BLP-200+, you can't transmit through it as it has a
> 0.5 watt maximum RF power.  It is designed for a receive-only lines.
>
> Mike va3mw
>
> On Thu, May 14, 2020 at 11:32 AM Don KB2YSI via AMSAT-BB <amsat-bb at amsat.org>
> wrote:
>
> > I have used a MFJ-916B in my portable setup and it was the biggest
> > improvement I have made to my setup. I have since moved to a Mini-Circuits
> > BLP-200+ as I use 2 radios verse a single full duplex radio.
> >
> > On Thu, May 14, 2020 at 10:14 AM BeetleJerald Oliver via AMSAT-BB <
> > amsat-bb at amsat.org> wrote:
> >
> > > I am still having problems with the 9700 on Mode J.  Has anyone yet used
> > > the MFJ-916BMN duplexer on their system?  I like the fact that it is
> > > designed for outdoor use and can be mounted to the mast.  I have a comet
> > > CF-416, but would have to build a waterproof box for it if used and left
> > on
> > > the tower....Any thoughts
> > > 73
> > > Jerry
> > > KJ4EU
> > > _______________________________________________
> > > Sent via AMSAT-BB at amsat.org. AMSAT-NA makes this open forum available
> > > to all interested persons worldwide without requiring membership.
> > Opinions
> > > expressed
> > > are solely those of the author, and do not reflect the official views of
> > > AMSAT-NA.
> > > Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite
> > program!
> > > Subscription settings: https://www.amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb
> > >
> >
> >
> > --
> > 73,
> > Don KB2YSI
> > https://www.hamqth.com/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
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From royldean at gmail.com  Thu May 14 16:07:52 2020
From: royldean at gmail.com (Roy Dean)
Date: Thu, 14 May 2020 12:07:52 -0400
Subject: [amsat-bb] Huskysat in safe mode
Message-ID: <CADGPg2uc5NLM8MYcDiYKb==yn3-SQsfGMD0naF90Zj+24JQX4A@mail.gmail.com>

>
> Well what can I say other than last night it was transmitting about once
> every 2 mins and the mode said "safe", this morning I see the mode is
> back to "health" Maybe I was dreaming. Kevin


I don't think you were dreaming.   When I checked this morning, the first
line of the HuskySat Telemetry page (
https://www.amsat.org/tlm/health.php?id=6&port=) said "Safe", but the "Safe
Mode" indicator in the Spacecraft Status block said "False".  So something
was going on.....

--Roy
K3RLD

From nicholasmahr1 at gmail.com  Thu May 14 16:29:11 2020
From: nicholasmahr1 at gmail.com (Nick KE8AKW)
Date: Thu, 14 May 2020 12:29:11 -0400
Subject: [amsat-bb] HUSKYSAT-1 LOTW?
Message-ID: <CAGu+VYtryXVY0pdc5e5tGwaRfcb9NJ5FfeEqGoJ4LsouFGFdaw@mail.gmail.com>

It hasent been put into LOTW yet. It only just officially got its OSCAR
number which makes its legally a Amatuer Radio Satellite. I am sure it will
be added very soon.

73 Nick KE8AKW

From royldean at gmail.com  Thu May 14 16:48:08 2020
From: royldean at gmail.com (Roy Dean)
Date: Thu, 14 May 2020 12:48:08 -0400
Subject: [amsat-bb] Huskysat in safe mode
Message-ID: <CADGPg2u3zkdM0aAWy183nD-e7=a-1H634bZUDp-ChArBuw5asA@mail.gmail.com>

https://network.satnogs.org/observations/2201621/

It appears to have changed modes at about 9:40z this morning....

I don't think you were dreaming. When I checked this morning, the first
> line of the HuskySat Telemetry page (
> https://www.amsat.org/tlm/health.php?id=6&port=) said "Safe", but the
> "Safe
> Mode" indicator in the Spacecraft Status block said "False". So something
> was going on..... --Roy
> K3RLD

From marklhammond at gmail.com  Thu May 14 17:11:25 2020
From: marklhammond at gmail.com (Mark Hammond)
Date: Thu, 14 May 2020 13:11:25 -0400
Subject: [amsat-bb] ANS-135 AMSAT News Service Special Bulletin -
 HuskySat-1 Designated HuskySat-OSCAR 107 (HO-107)
In-Reply-To: <CABzOSOq-8ygyo050M87NNy8eM_+HLYM9ewdOR50+x71C5S0EuA@mail.gmail.com>
References: <CABzOSOq-8ygyo050M87NNy8eM_+HLYM9ewdOR50+x71C5S0EuA@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <740f947a-4fa5-7a9f-e647-6426aa37c851@gmail.com>

Yay!? This is awesome.? Seem like not long ago it was in the "teens."? 
Lots of growth.? Thanks to the folks making this happen.?? Great example 
of a fruitful university and AMSAT partnership.?? Hope there are many more.

Mark N8MH

On 5/14/2020 10:51 AM, Paul Stoetzer via AMSAT-BB wrote:
> AMSAT NEWS SERVICE SPECIAL BULLETIN
> ANS-135
>
> 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.
>
> 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:
>
> * HuskySat-1 Designated HuskySat-OSCAR 107 (HO-107)
>
> SB SAT @ AMSAT $ANS-135
> ANS-135 AMSAT News Service Special Bulletin
>
> AMSAT News Service Bulletin 135.01
>   From AMSAT HQ KENSINGTON, MD.
> DATE May 14, 2020
> To All RADIO AMATEURS
> BID: $ANS-135.01
>
> HuskySat-1 Designated HuskySat-OSCAR 107 (HO-107)
>
> On November 2, 2019, the HuskySat-1 cubesat launched on the Cygnus NG-
> 12 mission from Wallops Island, Virginia, USA. The satellite was con-
> structed by the Husky Satellite Lab at the University of Washington,
> and utilizes an AMSAT-constructed radio system for primary communica-
> tions. Deployed from the Cygnus vehicle on January 31, 2020 after de-
> parting the ISS, HuskySat-1 began a 3-month educational mission. Upon
> completion of that mission, the satellite began operation of a V/u
> linear transponder in amateur service.
>
> At the request of the Husky Satellite Lab and AMSAT teams, AMSAT here-
> by designates HuskySat-1 as HuskySat-OSCAR 107 (HO-107). We congratu-
> late the Husky Satellite Lab, thank them for their contribution to the
> amateur satellite community, and wish them continued success on this
> and future projects.
>
> 73,
>
> Drew Glasbrenner, KO4MA
> AMSAT VP Operations / OSCAR Number Administrator
>
> [ANS thanks Drew Glasbrenner, KO4MA, AMSAT Vice President - Operations
> 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.
>
> 73 and Remember to help Keep Amateur Radio in Space,
>
> This week's ANS Contributing Editor,
>
> Paul Stoetzer, N8HM
> n8hm at amsat dot org
> _______________________________________________
> Sent via AMSAT-BB at amsat.org. AMSAT-NA makes this open forum available
> to all interested persons worldwide without requiring membership. Opinions expressed
> are solely those of the author, and do not reflect the official views of AMSAT-NA.
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-- 
Mark L. Hammond [N8MH]


From va3mw at portcredit.net  Thu May 14 17:40:24 2020
From: va3mw at portcredit.net (Michael Walker)
Date: Thu, 14 May 2020 13:40:24 -0400
Subject: [amsat-bb] MFJ-916BMN duplexer
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If it works, awesome!  Problem solved.

I tend to trust the data the designer publishes first.  After all, they
know the limit of the components they use.

I would be concerned that any heat generated by the RF power would change
the specs of the components used and that may result in more attenuation
and may change the design specs.  That could also result in higher SWR
values.

If I had one, I would sweep it to make sure it still works as it should.
Maybe someone who has a tracking generator has done that already.

There is a big difference between 0.5 watts and 25 watts.

500mwatts is about 14 V P-P and 25 watts is 100 V P-P

Mike va3mw






On Thu, May 14, 2020 at 11:59 AM Paul Stoetzer <n8hm at arrl.net> wrote:

> I put 30 watts through mine all the time. It's had 70 watts put
> through it and survived.
>
> W8LID got an explanation of the power rating from the manufacturer.
> I'll see if he can post it here.
>
> 73,
>
> Paul, N8HM
>
> On Thu, May 14, 2020 at 11:44 AM Michael Walker via AMSAT-BB
> <amsat-bb at amsat.org> wrote:
> >
> > Just to mention on the BLP-200+, you can't transmit through it as it has
> a
> > 0.5 watt maximum RF power.  It is designed for a receive-only lines.
> >
> > Mike va3mw
> >
> > On Thu, May 14, 2020 at 11:32 AM Don KB2YSI via AMSAT-BB <
> amsat-bb at amsat.org>
> > wrote:
> >
> > > I have used a MFJ-916B in my portable setup and it was the biggest
> > > improvement I have made to my setup. I have since moved to a
> Mini-Circuits
> > > BLP-200+ as I use 2 radios verse a single full duplex radio.
> > >
> > > On Thu, May 14, 2020 at 10:14 AM BeetleJerald Oliver via AMSAT-BB <
> > > amsat-bb at amsat.org> wrote:
> > >
> > > > I am still having problems with the 9700 on Mode J.  Has anyone yet
> used
> > > > the MFJ-916BMN duplexer on their system?  I like the fact that it is
> > > > designed for outdoor use and can be mounted to the mast.  I have a
> comet
> > > > CF-416, but would have to build a waterproof box for it if used and
> left
> > > on
> > > > the tower....Any thoughts
> > > > 73
> > > > Jerry
> > > > KJ4EU
> > > > _______________________________________________
> > > > Sent via AMSAT-BB at amsat.org. AMSAT-NA makes this open forum
> available
> > > > to all 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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> > > >
> > >
> > >
> > > --
> > > 73,
> > > Don KB2YSI
> > > https://www.hamqth.com/kb2ysi
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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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From w3ab at yahoo.com  Thu May 14 18:01:35 2020
From: w3ab at yahoo.com (GEO Badger)
Date: Thu, 14 May 2020 18:01:35 +0000 (UTC)
Subject: [amsat-bb] MFJ-916BMN duplexer
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The manufacturer's power rating for this part is much higher than a typical, operative term, sat radio will put out. I use the Comet CF-360 with 100W and have experienced no heating of the duplexer.
It is however, not to be used outdoors where it can be exposed to precipitation. If used outdoors an easily made enclosure can be made from a tupperware or like product. I use the plastic takeout containers we get here in coastal CenCal. Right now I have a gazillion of them.? lol
---? 
 Ciao baby, catch you on the flip side??
73 de W3AB/GEO ??? 

 http://www.w3ab.org

You can say "over", you can say "out", you just can't say "over and out". 

    On Thursday, May 14, 2020, 10:44:36 AM PDT, Michael Walker via AMSAT-BB <amsat-bb at amsat.org> wrote:  
 
 If it works, awesome!? Problem solved.

I tend to trust the data the designer publishes first.? After all, they
know the limit of the components they use.

I would be concerned that any heat generated by the RF power would change
the specs of the components used and that may result in more attenuation
and may change the design specs.? That could also result in higher SWR
values.

If I had one, I would sweep it to make sure it still works as it should.
Maybe someone who has a tracking generator has done that already.

There is a big difference between 0.5 watts and 25 watts.

500mwatts is about 14 V P-P and 25 watts is 100 V P-P

Mike va3mw






On Thu, May 14, 2020 at 11:59 AM Paul Stoetzer <n8hm at arrl.net> wrote:

> I put 30 watts through mine all the time. It's had 70 watts put
> through it and survived.
>
> W8LID got an explanation of the power rating from the manufacturer.
> I'll see if he can post it here.
>
> 73,
>
> Paul, N8HM
>
> On Thu, May 14, 2020 at 11:44 AM Michael Walker via AMSAT-BB
> <amsat-bb at amsat.org> wrote:
> >
> > Just to mention on the BLP-200+, you can't transmit through it as it has
> a
> > 0.5 watt maximum RF power.? It is designed for a receive-only lines.
> >
> > Mike va3mw
> >
> > On Thu, May 14, 2020 at 11:32 AM Don KB2YSI via AMSAT-BB <
> amsat-bb at amsat.org>
> > wrote:
> >
> > > I have used a MFJ-916B in my portable setup and it was the biggest
> > > improvement I have made to my setup. I have since moved to a
> Mini-Circuits
> > > BLP-200+ as I use 2 radios verse a single full duplex radio.
> > >
> > > On Thu, May 14, 2020 at 10:14 AM BeetleJerald Oliver via AMSAT-BB <
> > > amsat-bb at amsat.org> wrote:
> > >
> > > > I am still having problems with the 9700 on Mode J.? Has anyone yet
> used
> > > > the MFJ-916BMN duplexer on their system?? I like the fact that it is
> > > > designed for outdoor use and can be mounted to the mast.? I have a
> comet
> > > > CF-416, but would have to build a waterproof box for it if used and
> left
> > > on
> > > > the tower....Any thoughts
> > > > 73
> > > > Jerry
> > > > KJ4EU
> > > > _______________________________________________
> > > > Sent via AMSAT-BB at amsat.org. AMSAT-NA makes this open forum
> available
> > > > to all interested persons worldwide without requiring membership.
> > > Opinions
> > > > expressed
> > > > are solely those of the author, and do not reflect the official
> views of
> > > > AMSAT-NA.
> > > > Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite
> > > program!
> > > > Subscription settings:
> https://www.amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb
> > > >
> > >
> > >
> > > --
> > > 73,
> > > Don KB2YSI
> > > https://www.hamqth.com/kb2ysi
> > > _______________________________________________
> > > 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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> of
> > > AMSAT-NA.
> > > Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite
> program!
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> > >
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> > to all interested persons worldwide without requiring membership.
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> AMSAT-NA.
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From zmetzing at pobox.com  Thu May 14 18:19:24 2020
From: zmetzing at pobox.com (Zach Metzinger)
Date: Thu, 14 May 2020 13:19:24 -0500
Subject: [amsat-bb] L band gear
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On 05/13/20 21:21, Ed Krome via AMSAT-BB wrote:
> I?m a bit surprised that so few are using portable (and no homebrew) 1267. Here?s an alternative, homebrew style. Something old and something new.
> Antenna: 12el hb yagi with folded dipole DE, mounted on top of Arrow with 8? fiberglass rod spacers
> Amplifier: hb brick amp with RA18H1213G. See AMSAT Journal Jan-Feb 2019 for construction details. Can do 30W, but never use that much.
> Transmit-converter: ancient hb, dbm + discreet transistor amps. Would be so much easier today with MMIC?s. ~1/2W out. Originally built for AO-10 and used  a lot on -10 & -13
> RF (2M) source: Baofeng UV5R+ ht. Why? Because that thing has no problem transmitting slightly below the 2M band edge. The trans-converter was crystaled so 145 in = 1269 out. AO92 is 1267.x, so the trans-conv requires 143.x input. In the AO10&13 days, the driver was a Drake T4X driving an hb 2M transverter. Complicated, but as a fixed station (100+W out from 2x7289) it worked well.

Ed-

I'm an avid home-brewer, but family, work, grad school, and volunteering 
  has gotten in the way of me getting a real satellite station on the air.

I have a mostly-built 23cm FM rig 
(http://www.pe1jpd.nl/index.php/23cm_nbfm), which I bought as a 
first-pass attempt at getting on 23cm. Just needs to be buttoned up into 
a chassis and we're ready to roll.

I've also duplicated a few preamp designs (https://www.n0zgo.net/lna), 
and started building a SatNOGS v2 rotator using laser-cut mounting 
plates (https://www.n0zgo.net/satellite/satnogs/rotator_build).

Some day, I'll get this stuff done and on the air. :-)

I hope more amateurs build their own equipment. So many diagnostic aids 
(SDR, o-scopes, spectrum analyzers) are available for cheap compared to 
20 years ago!

--- Zach
N0ZGO

From kj9idave at charter.net  Thu May 14 18:25:18 2020
From: kj9idave at charter.net (David J. Schmocker)
Date: Thu, 14 May 2020 13:25:18 -0500
Subject: [amsat-bb] Relayed sked request
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Jari:
Congratulations!? This is great news!

Still new to (getting QRV) on satellites, I don't know what current 
linear birds have/enable common footprint (MEO?? HEO?) between both 
Thailand and North America.. but?? such a venture is precisely what will 
make me put my antennas up (now)!

73,
Dave KJ9I

On 5/14/20 10:56 AM, Jari A via AMSAT-BB wrote:
> Hi Guys,
>
> Kob, E21EJC is excited to work via RS-44.
> Bangkok OK03FP86MH
>
> He would be very happy to find stations to work with.
> Done three qsos with him at extreme distance 7898km / 4907 miles.
>
> He has good station for long distance qsos.
>
> Please contact him at:
>
> e21ejc (a) yahoo.com
>
> Best regards and wishes to avoid corona
>
> : Jari / OH2FQV
>
> Ps. open for ssb/fm skeds as well... kp20mf87ss
> _______________________________________________
> Sent via AMSAT-BB at amsat.org. AMSAT-NA makes this open forum available
> to all 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  Thu May 14 18:41:18 2020
From: ko6th.greg at gmail.com (Greg D)
Date: Thu, 14 May 2020 11:41:18 -0700
Subject: [amsat-bb] L band gear
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References: <1075348069.443144.1589388776618@connect.xfinity.com>
	<25703267-0CB0-4A92-80E5-14AC4369ACE3@comcast.net>
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Ed-
>
> I'm an avid home-brewer, but family, work, grad school, and
> volunteering  has gotten in the way of me getting a real satellite
> station on the air.
>
> I have a mostly-built 23cm FM rig
> (http://www.pe1jpd.nl/index.php/23cm_nbfm), which I bought as a
> first-pass attempt at getting on 23cm. Just needs to be buttoned up
> into a chassis and we're ready to roll.
>
> I've also duplicated a few preamp designs (https://www.n0zgo.net/lna),
> and started building a SatNOGS v2 rotator using laser-cut mounting
> plates (https://www.n0zgo.net/satellite/satnogs/rotator_build).
>
> Some day, I'll get this stuff done and on the air. :-)
>
> I hope more amateurs build their own equipment. So many diagnostic
> aids (SDR, o-scopes, spectrum analyzers) are available for cheap
> compared to 20 years ago!
>
> --- Zach
> N0ZGO

Zach, all,

You'll also need an antenna.  Surprised that's not been mentioned in
this drift into homebrewing...

Before I got my 30 element Beam at a swap meet, I was using a homemade
17 turn Helix.  It was easy to make, and worked quite well.  I would not
say that the beam was any better, especially since the helix is
circularly polarized.  I still have it, and may swap it back into
service some day.

Greg  KO6TH


From zmetzing at pobox.com  Thu May 14 18:45:52 2020
From: zmetzing at pobox.com (Zach Metzinger)
Date: Thu, 14 May 2020 13:45:52 -0500
Subject: [amsat-bb] L band gear
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References: <1075348069.443144.1589388776618@connect.xfinity.com>
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On 05/14/20 13:41, Greg D wrote:
> You'll also need an antenna.  Surprised that's not been mentioned in
> this drift into homebrewing...
> 
> Before I got my 30 element Beam at a swap meet, I was using a homemade
> 17 turn Helix.  It was easy to make, and worked quite well.  I would not
> say that the beam was any better, especially since the helix is
> circularly polarized.  I still have it, and may swap it back into
> service some day.

Yep! Plenty of designs out there, should one want to build vs buy:

https://vk1sotaon23cm.wordpress.com/23-cm-antennas/

One of these cheap, perhaps-not-perfect-but-good-enough VNAs would help 
tune it up:

https://www.tindie.com/products/hcxqsgroup/nanovna-v2/

(I have the v1, which is good up to ~900 MHz, and have been pleased with 
it.)

--- Zach
N0ZGO

From wb1fj-bb at fisher.cc  Thu May 14 18:52:22 2020
From: wb1fj-bb at fisher.cc (Burns Fisher)
Date: Thu, 14 May 2020 14:52:22 -0400
Subject: [amsat-bb] Huskysat in safe mode
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You can blame yours truly for the Spacecraft Status safe mode.  Turns out
that bit is updated in health mode, but in safe mode,the block that
contains that bit is one of the things that is not sent :-(  So trust the
big "MODE" line at the top left of FoxTelem.

As to going into safe mode:  All I can say is that we are still learning
about this satellite!

On Thu, May 14, 2020 at 1:01 PM Roy Dean via AMSAT-BB <amsat-bb at amsat.org>
wrote:

> https://network.satnogs.org/observations/2201621/
>
> It appears to have changed modes at about 9:40z this morning....
>
> I don't think you were dreaming. When I checked this morning, the first
> > line of the HuskySat Telemetry page (
> > https://www.amsat.org/tlm/health.php?id=6&port=) said "Safe", but the
> > "Safe
> > Mode" indicator in the Spacecraft Status block said "False". So something
> > was going on..... --Roy
> > K3RLD
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From zleffke at vt.edu  Thu May 14 18:57:38 2020
From: zleffke at vt.edu (Leffke, Zachary)
Date: Thu, 14 May 2020 18:57:38 +0000
Subject: [amsat-bb] L band gear
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Following up on an earlier request from Ed...here is the QEX article on a GPS Disciplined VFO based on the Si5351

https://hamsci.org/sites/default/files/publications/2018_QEX_Downey_GPSDO_SigGen (link will download a pdf).

There are a lot of example projects out there in terms of example Arduino code and libraries for controlling the Si5351, particularly if you google 'Si5351 WSPR transmitter'.  I saw at least one post about some building a quadrature LO out of one as well (implying some ability to control phase relationship that I don't fully understand yet between the three outputs).  'etherkit' and some of the products on QRP labs (that use the etherkit software) are also useful search terms.

Also the adafruit breakout can be found here:  https://www.adafruit.com/product/2045, approx. $8.
The etherkit folks also make a breakout board: https://www.etherkit.com/rf-modules/si5351a-breakout-board.html ($10) which is the one used in the above link (though they are pretty interchangeable).
The base part is something like $2 on digikey for the custom PCB enthusiasts.

Again, not a drop in replacement for something like the DigiLO (Though I did confirm the digiLO has specific switch settings that would produce Ifs at 2m or 70cm for a 1265-ish RF freq.....there are a couple options).  The Si5351 goes up to 160 MHz for starters (not 6 GHz), is a square wave generator and produces lots of harmonics (filters!)........but it is cheap, simple to use, and that first link above shows how to make a pretty cheap, GPS disciplined signal generator.........There are other 'watch outs' about the base crystal frequency when using the higher frequencies....not sure exactly what the issue is, something about step size......but that's the fun of homebrew.....lots of threads to pull.

For the really adventurous that like messing with untested HW and SW, there is this:  https://github.com/zleffke/kicad_wspr/tree/master/si5351_featherwing_v1/rev-, I'm attempting to get an Si5351 breakout into featherwing form factor (I like the adafruit feather microcontrollers, and I like that adafruit posts their EagleCAD files on github, making something like this fairly easy to produce).  There is also this for more Arduino code related to the Si5351.... https://github.com/zleffke/arduino_wspr ...my attempts at custom Arduino code, obvious from the name, I'm messing with WSPR, but the base code for interfacing with the chip is in there as well as an example (I use the etherkit libraries, unmodified).   For the last two links.....USER BEWARE....not sure if I actually know what I'm doing yet or not (though my breadboarded WSPR transmitter based on this chip appears to work just fine). Hihi

Hope this helps!  Slight tangent from the core L-Band discussion, but relevant.
-Zach, KJ4QLP

-- 
Research Associate
Aerospace & Ocean 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




From bruninga at usna.edu  Thu May 14 18:59:35 2020
From: bruninga at usna.edu (Robert Bruninga)
Date: Thu, 14 May 2020 14:59:35 -0400
Subject: [amsat-bb] Two way SSTV exchanges using PSAT2
In-Reply-To: <38aa9b3cbb4631856c8556d9918c3c4d@mail.gmail.com>
References: <CALdCfN+9jTvh+eU0oyuZRT3rbmqQxEdKscHa6_FzM8nG8RsLtA@mail.gmail.com>
	<38aa9b3cbb4631856c8556d9918c3c4d@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <e21738b6d7971ef5dd89606980be09b5@mail.gmail.com>

The PSAT2 team has decided to enable the 10 meter uplink for user SSTV
experimentation with two-way user SSTV communication.

PSK31 usage has been light and SSTV downlink seems almost perfect as
reflected in PY5LF's example posted before, so why not let people do 2-way
SSTV?  Simply transmit SSTV using SSB on the 29.4815 uplink WHILE someone
else is transmitting PSK31.

Ah, there's the rub.  The transponder has to see a PSK31 modulation
somewhere in the passband (not used by SSTV) in order to key up the
transponder.  AND the uplink station has to do the Doppler correction.  But
unlike PSK31, SSTV is not phase coherent and so RIG control using any
satellite software can do fine.  Also, if you can run two instances of
SSTV, you could see your own downlink on 435.350 for Quality control!

Maybe we can enlist the authors of SSTV software to not only generate the
SSTV tones, but also a mild PSK31 tone carrier down below 400 Hz.  Anyone?

Actually, the "psk31" tone only needs to have 31.25 Hz AM modulation on the
tone carrier to do the trick, doesn?t really have to be PSK31..

Bob, WB4APR

From e.krome at comcast.net  Thu May 14 19:01:13 2020
From: e.krome at comcast.net (EDWARD KROME)
Date: Thu, 14 May 2020 15:01:13 -0400 (EDT)
Subject: [amsat-bb] L band gear
In-Reply-To: <efd73c12-ba66-b623-d355-6bebd9143997@pobox.com>
References: <1075348069.443144.1589388776618@connect.xfinity.com>
	<25703267-0CB0-4A92-80E5-14AC4369ACE3@comcast.net>
	<b4e005b5-b06c-69c7-8ef4-1fd413555919@pobox.com>
	<0cd43dc7-3e87-74cf-fa3e-db3c0c30aaab@gmail.com>
	<efd73c12-ba66-b623-d355-6bebd9143997@pobox.com>
Message-ID: <2038662107.1545823.1589482873680@connect.xfinity.com>

That's an interesting site. The hb antenna I mentioned using is similar to the dl6wu 12 el with folded dipole. A design that caught my eye was the piston trimmer gamma match arrangement. Clever. Simple. Worth a try. Be interesting to see what the VNA thinks about it.
Thanks!
Ed K9EK

> On May 14, 2020 at 2:45 PM Zach Metzinger via AMSAT-BB <amsat-bb at amsat.org> wrote:
> 
> 
> On 05/14/20 13:41, Greg D wrote:
> > You'll also need an antenna.  Surprised that's not been mentioned in
> > this drift into homebrewing...
> > 
> > Before I got my 30 element Beam at a swap meet, I was using a homemade
> > 17 turn Helix.  It was easy to make, and worked quite well.  I would not
> > say that the beam was any better, especially since the helix is
> > circularly polarized.  I still have it, and may swap it back into
> > service some day.
> 
> Yep! Plenty of designs out there, should one want to build vs buy:
> 
> https://vk1sotaon23cm.wordpress.com/23-cm-antennas/
> 
> One of these cheap, perhaps-not-perfect-but-good-enough VNAs would help 
> tune it up:
> 
> https://www.tindie.com/products/hcxqsgroup/nanovna-v2/
> 
> (I have the v1, which is good up to ~900 MHz, and have been pleased with 
> it.)
> 
> --- Zach
> N0ZGO
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From e.krome at comcast.net  Thu May 14 19:05:23 2020
From: e.krome at comcast.net (EDWARD KROME)
Date: Thu, 14 May 2020 15:05:23 -0400 (EDT)
Subject: [amsat-bb] L band gear
In-Reply-To: <MN2PR05MB703731985307B4E88CEAFB5FDFBC0@MN2PR05MB7037.namprd05.prod.outlook.com>
References: <1075348069.443144.1589388776618@connect.xfinity.com>
	<25703267-0CB0-4A92-80E5-14AC4369ACE3@comcast.net>
	<b4e005b5-b06c-69c7-8ef4-1fd413555919@pobox.com>
	<0cd43dc7-3e87-74cf-fa3e-db3c0c30aaab@gmail.com>
	<efd73c12-ba66-b623-d355-6bebd9143997@pobox.com>
	<MN2PR05MB703731985307B4E88CEAFB5FDFBC0@MN2PR05MB7037.namprd05.prod.outlook.com>
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Yes, help it does. Now to spend the rest of the day trying to figure some of that magic out...
Thnaks!
Ed

> On May 14, 2020 at 2:57 PM "Leffke, Zachary via AMSAT-BB" <amsat-bb at amsat.org> wrote:
> 
> 
> Following up on an earlier request from Ed...here is the QEX article on a GPS Disciplined VFO based on the Si5351
> 
> https://hamsci.org/sites/default/files/publications/2018_QEX_Downey_GPSDO_SigGen (link will download a pdf).
> 
> There are a lot of example projects out there in terms of example Arduino code and libraries for controlling the Si5351, particularly if you google 'Si5351 WSPR transmitter'.  I saw at least one post about some building a quadrature LO out of one as well (implying some ability to control phase relationship that I don't fully understand yet between the three outputs).  'etherkit' and some of the products on QRP labs (that use the etherkit software) are also useful search terms.
> 
> Also the adafruit breakout can be found here:  https://www.adafruit.com/product/2045, approx. $8.
> The etherkit folks also make a breakout board: https://www.etherkit.com/rf-modules/si5351a-breakout-board.html ($10) which is the one used in the above link (though they are pretty interchangeable).
> The base part is something like $2 on digikey for the custom PCB enthusiasts.
> 
> Again, not a drop in replacement for something like the DigiLO (Though I did confirm the digiLO has specific switch settings that would produce Ifs at 2m or 70cm for a 1265-ish RF freq.....there are a couple options).  The Si5351 goes up to 160 MHz for starters (not 6 GHz), is a square wave generator and produces lots of harmonics (filters!)........but it is cheap, simple to use, and that first link above shows how to make a pretty cheap, GPS disciplined signal generator.........There are other 'watch outs' about the base crystal frequency when using the higher frequencies....not sure exactly what the issue is, something about step size......but that's the fun of homebrew.....lots of threads to pull.
> 
> For the really adventurous that like messing with untested HW and SW, there is this:  https://github.com/zleffke/kicad_wspr/tree/master/si5351_featherwing_v1/rev-, I'm attempting to get an Si5351 breakout into featherwing form factor (I like the adafruit feather microcontrollers, and I like that adafruit posts their EagleCAD files on github, making something like this fairly easy to produce).  There is also this for more Arduino code related to the Si5351.... https://github.com/zleffke/arduino_wspr ...my attempts at custom Arduino code, obvious from the name, I'm messing with WSPR, but the base code for interfacing with the chip is in there as well as an example (I use the etherkit libraries, unmodified).   For the last two links.....USER BEWARE....not sure if I actually know what I'm doing yet or not (though my breadboarded WSPR transmitter based on this chip appears to work just fine). Hihi
> 
> Hope this helps!  Slight tangent from the core L-Band discussion, but relevant.
> -Zach, KJ4QLP
> 
> -- 
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> Aerospace & Ocean 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
> 
> 
> 
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From zmetzing at pobox.com  Thu May 14 19:05:35 2020
From: zmetzing at pobox.com (Zach Metzinger)
Date: Thu, 14 May 2020 14:05:35 -0500
Subject: [amsat-bb] L band gear
In-Reply-To: <MN2PR05MB703731985307B4E88CEAFB5FDFBC0@MN2PR05MB7037.namprd05.prod.outlook.com>
References: <1075348069.443144.1589388776618@connect.xfinity.com>
	<25703267-0CB0-4A92-80E5-14AC4369ACE3@comcast.net>
	<b4e005b5-b06c-69c7-8ef4-1fd413555919@pobox.com>
	<0cd43dc7-3e87-74cf-fa3e-db3c0c30aaab@gmail.com>
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	<MN2PR05MB703731985307B4E88CEAFB5FDFBC0@MN2PR05MB7037.namprd05.prod.outlook.com>
Message-ID: <e57dbe51-04df-2074-2a78-89426196ddfa@pobox.com>

On 05/14/20 13:57, Leffke, Zachary via AMSAT-BB wrote:
> Again, not a drop in replacement for something like the DigiLO (Though I did confirm the digiLO has specific switch settings that would produce Ifs at 2m or 70cm for a 1265-ish RF freq.....there are a couple options).  The Si5351 goes up to 160 MHz for starters (not 6 GHz), is a square wave generator and produces lots of harmonics (filters!)........but it is cheap, simple to use, and that first link above shows how to make a pretty cheap, GPS disciplined signal generator.........There are other 'watch outs' about the base crystal frequency when using the higher frequencies....not sure exactly what the issue is, something about step size......but that's the fun of homebrew.....lots of threads to pull.

Zach,

Someone industrious person could create a break-out board for the 
MAX2870/MAX2871 and get 6 GHz. It would require careful engineering, but 
would be interesting.

--- Zach
N0ZGO

From ko6th.greg at gmail.com  Thu May 14 19:19:57 2020
From: ko6th.greg at gmail.com (Greg D)
Date: Thu, 14 May 2020 12:19:57 -0700
Subject: [amsat-bb] L band gear
In-Reply-To: <efd73c12-ba66-b623-d355-6bebd9143997@pobox.com>
References: <1075348069.443144.1589388776618@connect.xfinity.com>
	<25703267-0CB0-4A92-80E5-14AC4369ACE3@comcast.net>
	<b4e005b5-b06c-69c7-8ef4-1fd413555919@pobox.com>
	<0cd43dc7-3e87-74cf-fa3e-db3c0c30aaab@gmail.com>
	<efd73c12-ba66-b623-d355-6bebd9143997@pobox.com>
Message-ID: <60538879-833a-9c10-caa6-bc2a2b115048@gmail.com>

Zach Metzinger via AMSAT-BB wrote:
> On 05/14/20 13:41, Greg D wrote:
>> You'll also need an antenna.  Surprised that's not been mentioned in
>> this drift into homebrewing...
>>
>> Before I got my 30 element Beam at a swap meet, I was using a homemade
>> 17 turn Helix.  It was easy to make, and worked quite well.  I would not
>> say that the beam was any better, especially since the helix is
>> circularly polarized.  I still have it, and may swap it back into
>> service some day.
>
> Yep! Plenty of designs out there, should one want to build vs buy:
>
> https://vk1sotaon23cm.wordpress.com/23-cm-antennas/
>
> One of these cheap, perhaps-not-perfect-but-good-enough VNAs would
> help tune it up:
>
> https://www.tindie.com/products/hcxqsgroup/nanovna-v2/
>
> (I have the v1, which is good up to ~900 MHz, and have been pleased
> with it.)
>
> --- Zach
> N0ZGO

Wow, love some of those designs.  Quite creative. 

My helix was pretty basic.  It ended up being 17 turns because that's
where I ran out of wire :)  I didn't (still don't) have any equipment to
tune it up, so just depended on the helix being inherently pretty
forgiving to make it all work.  I forget the exact dimensions, but the
idea was to mark the wire every "x" millimeters, then twist and stretch
the turns to space them every "y" millimeters.  I can't find my
reference to "x" and "y", but I expect x is one wavelength at the target
frequency, and y has something to do with the speed of light and the
velocity factor of the winding, with the idea that the rotating
wavefront basically screws itself onto the helix winding.  There are a
number of "helix calculator" sites where the dimensions can be generated.

http://home.wavecable.com/~ko6th/IMG_0138.JPG

Fun project.

Greg  KO6TH






From n1jez at burlingtontelecom.net  Thu May 14 19:47:52 2020
From: n1jez at burlingtontelecom.net (Mike Seguin)
Date: Thu, 14 May 2020 15:47:52 -0400
Subject: [amsat-bb] L band gear
In-Reply-To: <MN2PR05MB703731985307B4E88CEAFB5FDFBC0@MN2PR05MB7037.namprd05.prod.outlook.com>
References: <1075348069.443144.1589388776618@connect.xfinity.com>
	<25703267-0CB0-4A92-80E5-14AC4369ACE3@comcast.net>
	<b4e005b5-b06c-69c7-8ef4-1fd413555919@pobox.com>
	<0cd43dc7-3e87-74cf-fa3e-db3c0c30aaab@gmail.com>
	<efd73c12-ba66-b623-d355-6bebd9143997@pobox.com>
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Message-ID: <6ca49c17-a2d1-f246-0760-04d4df781706@burlingtontelecom.net>

For other LO considerations:

https://vhfdesign.com/

https://zl2bkc.com/projects/zlpll/

I've all three... (DigiLO included)

Mike

On 5/14/2020 2:57 PM, Leffke, Zachary via AMSAT-BB wrote:
> Following up on an earlier request from Ed...here is the QEX article on a GPS Disciplined VFO based on the Si5351
> 
> https://hamsci.org/sites/default/files/publications/2018_QEX_Downey_GPSDO_SigGen (link will download a pdf).
> 
> There are a lot of example projects out there in terms of example Arduino code and libraries for controlling the Si5351, particularly if you google 'Si5351 WSPR transmitter'.  I saw at least one post about some building a quadrature LO out of one as well (implying some ability to control phase relationship that I don't fully understand yet between the three outputs).  'etherkit' and some of the products on QRP labs (that use the etherkit software) are also useful search terms.
> 
> Also the adafruit breakout can be found here:  https://www.adafruit.com/product/2045, approx. $8.
> The etherkit folks also make a breakout board: https://www.etherkit.com/rf-modules/si5351a-breakout-board.html ($10) which is the one used in the above link (though they are pretty interchangeable).
> The base part is something like $2 on digikey for the custom PCB enthusiasts.
> 
> Again, not a drop in replacement for something like the DigiLO (Though I did confirm the digiLO has specific switch settings that would produce Ifs at 2m or 70cm for a 1265-ish RF freq.....there are a couple options).  The Si5351 goes up to 160 MHz for starters (not 6 GHz), is a square wave generator and produces lots of harmonics (filters!)........but it is cheap, simple to use, and that first link above shows how to make a pretty cheap, GPS disciplined signal generator.........There are other 'watch outs' about the base crystal frequency when using the higher frequencies....not sure exactly what the issue is, something about step size......but that's the fun of homebrew.....lots of threads to pull.
> 
> For the really adventurous that like messing with untested HW and SW, there is this:  https://github.com/zleffke/kicad_wspr/tree/master/si5351_featherwing_v1/rev-, I'm attempting to get an Si5351 breakout into featherwing form factor (I like the adafruit feather microcontrollers, and I like that adafruit posts their EagleCAD files on github, making something like this fairly easy to produce).  There is also this for more Arduino code related to the Si5351.... https://github.com/zleffke/arduino_wspr ...my attempts at custom Arduino code, obvious from the name, I'm messing with WSPR, but the base code for interfacing with the chip is in there as well as an example (I use the etherkit libraries, unmodified).   For the last two links.....USER BEWARE....not sure if I actually know what I'm doing yet or not (though my breadboarded WSPR transmitter based on this chip appears to work just fine). Hihi
> 
> Hope this helps!  Slight tangent from the core L-Band discussion, but relevant.
> -Zach, KJ4QLP
> 

-- 

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

From sjdevience at gmail.com  Thu May 14 20:02:16 2020
From: sjdevience at gmail.com (Stephen DeVience)
Date: Thu, 14 May 2020 16:02:16 -0400
Subject: [amsat-bb] Two way SSTV exchanges using PSAT2
Message-ID: <CAMPfQQBsOVDLaMyV9WM+RsjrN+Kux5tKj3AfDGCvxhYj7QXxhQ@mail.gmail.com>

You might be able to transmit with Fldigi and MMSSTV at the same time,
depending on the setup. I've definitely received with both simultaneously.

-Stephen, N8URE

From skristof at etczone.com  Thu May 14 20:19:43 2020
From: skristof at etczone.com (Steve Kristoff)
Date: Thu, 14 May 2020 16:19:43 -0400
Subject: [amsat-bb] PO-101 pass
Message-ID: <982f994bcd93948bd17a4af69190aa39@etczone.com>


?Listening to my recording of the most recent pass of PO-101 it sounded like I might have stepped on someone. I did not notice it during the pass. My apologies to whomever that was.
Steve AI9IN


From zleffke at vt.edu  Thu May 14 20:38:56 2020
From: zleffke at vt.edu (Leffke, Zachary)
Date: Thu, 14 May 2020 20:38:56 +0000
Subject: [amsat-bb] L band gear
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	<0cd43dc7-3e87-74cf-fa3e-db3c0c30aaab@gmail.com>
	<efd73c12-ba66-b623-d355-6bebd9143997@pobox.com>
	<MN2PR05MB703731985307B4E88CEAFB5FDFBC0@MN2PR05MB7037.namprd05.prod.outlook.com>
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Sorry for the dupe 'Main Zach' (I'm the other 'Zach in a hat'), meant to send to the list.....

Def agree that would be awesome.......I've looked into doing a layout myself, but as always got distracted by other projects and my coding skills are quite lacking when talking about the base C libraries for interfacing with chips like this, which unfortunately tends to discourage me if I don't know for certain there is already a library somewhere.....(preferably for Arduino, another limitation in my case, wish I were more comfortable with TI chips.....).  

But, I did just find this (though commit history goes back a few years......not sure why I didn't find it way back when, but also not surprising), and there may be other libraries out there now (or more that I missed back when I was looking around).

https://github.com/PeraZver/Microwave-Transmitter

KiCad designs and Teensy SW (maybe Arduino compatible or easily portable) for controlling the MAX2871.  Haven't actually downloaded and taken a look, so no idea if it works, but it looks encouraging, looks like there is also a digitally controllable attenuator for tighter output level control......the images alone look like they have maybe 0402 and smaller components (that would be a challenge for me with my little tweezer/hotplate surface mount technique......0805 no prob, can do 0603 if necessary......anything smaller and I get 'twitchy').

Might be worth giving it a shot.....

-Zach, KJ4QLP

-----Original Message-----
From: AMSAT-BB <amsat-bb-bounces at amsat.org> On Behalf Of Zach Metzinger via AMSAT-BB
Sent: Thursday, May 14, 2020 3:06 PM
To: amsat-bb at amsat.org
Subject: Re: [amsat-bb] L band gear

On 05/14/20 13:57, Leffke, Zachary via AMSAT-BB wrote:
> Again, not a drop in replacement for something like the DigiLO (Though I did confirm the digiLO has specific switch settings that would produce Ifs at 2m or 70cm for a 1265-ish RF freq.....there are a couple options).  The Si5351 goes up to 160 MHz for starters (not 6 GHz), is a square wave generator and produces lots of harmonics (filters!)........but it is cheap, simple to use, and that first link above shows how to make a pretty cheap, GPS disciplined signal generator.........There are other 'watch outs' about the base crystal frequency when using the higher frequencies....not sure exactly what the issue is, something about step size......but that's the fun of homebrew.....lots of threads to pull.

Zach,

Someone industrious person could create a break-out board for the 
MAX2870/MAX2871 and get 6 GHz. It would require careful engineering, but 
would be interesting.

--- Zach
N0ZGO
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From kk5do at arrl.net  Fri May 15 01:57:42 2020
From: kk5do at arrl.net (Bruce)
Date: Thu, 14 May 2020 20:57:42 -0500
Subject: [amsat-bb] Control Cable for G5500
References: <d7a05cd5-1a4f-88be-9a02-a1b63373152e.ref@arrl.net>
Message-ID: <d7a05cd5-1a4f-88be-9a02-a1b63373152e@arrl.net>

I am looking for a ready made cable from the G5500 control box (the 8 
pin connector) to a FoxDelta controller. I need it already soldered on 
the 8 pin side and bare cable on the other end. I need the cable to be 
no less than 1 foot long. Is there somewhere to purchase one? I have the 
connectors but do not want to play with soldering anymore. I have been 
sitting on this for a year now and time to get the controller working.

73...bruce

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From kb1pvh at gmail.com  Fri May 15 02:11:08 2020
From: kb1pvh at gmail.com (Dave Webb KB1PVH)
Date: Thu, 14 May 2020 22:11:08 -0400
Subject: [amsat-bb] Control Cable for G5500
In-Reply-To: <d7a05cd5-1a4f-88be-9a02-a1b63373152e@arrl.net>
References: <d7a05cd5-1a4f-88be-9a02-a1b63373152e.ref@arrl.net>
	<d7a05cd5-1a4f-88be-9a02-a1b63373152e@arrl.net>
Message-ID: <CAEMY9FesTCBSjfTfBAZtGTf9GFb=n1dNuS54jvwwYo9BsB-n6A@mail.gmail.com>

Bruce,

 This might be what you're looking for.

http://www.vibroplex.com/contents/en-us/p243.html

Dave-KB1PVH


Sent from my Galaxy S9

On Thu, May 14, 2020, 9:59 PM Bruce via AMSAT-BB <amsat-bb at amsat.org> wrote:

> I am looking for a ready made cable from the G5500 control box (the 8
> pin connector) to a FoxDelta controller. I need it already soldered on
> the 8 pin side and bare cable on the other end. I need the cable to be
> no less than 1 foot long. Is there somewhere to purchase one? I have the
> connectors but do not want to play with soldering anymore. I have been
> sitting on this for a year now and time to get the controller working.
>
> 73...bruce
>
> --
>
> Bruce Paige, KK5DO
>
> AMSAT Director Contests and Awards
> AMSAT Board Member 2016-2020
>
> ARRL Awards Field Checker (WAS, 5BWAS, VUCC), VE
>
> Houston AMSAT Net - Wed 0100z on Echolink - Conference *AMSAT*
> Also live streaming MP3 at http://www.amsatnet.com
> Podcast at http://www.amsatnet.com/podcast.xml or iTunes
>
> Latest satellite news on the ARRL Audio News
> http://www.arrl.org
>
> AMSAT on Twitter http://www.twitter.com/amsat
>
> _______________________________________________
> Sent via AMSAT-BB at amsat.org. AMSAT-NA makes this open forum available
> to all interested persons worldwide without requiring membership. Opinions
> expressed
> are solely those of the author, and do not reflect the official views of
> AMSAT-NA.
> Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite program!
> Subscription settings: https://www.amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb
>

From kk5do at arrl.net  Fri May 15 02:14:57 2020
From: kk5do at arrl.net (Bruce)
Date: Thu, 14 May 2020 21:14:57 -0500
Subject: [amsat-bb] Control Cable for G5500
In-Reply-To: <d7a05cd5-1a4f-88be-9a02-a1b63373152e@arrl.net>
References: <d7a05cd5-1a4f-88be-9a02-a1b63373152e.ref@arrl.net>
	<d7a05cd5-1a4f-88be-9a02-a1b63373152e@arrl.net>
Message-ID: <3c2c5121-bd76-bbd0-6667-01d77a1da4fa@arrl.net>

Darn, someone suggested purchasing a cable from AMAZON. As well as other 
sources. Have one on the way. I think I was over thinking the problem 
and looking for a cable specific to the controller instead of just a cable.

73...bruce

On 5/14/2020 8:57 PM, Bruce via AMSAT-BB wrote:
> I am looking for a ready made cable from the G5500 control box (the 8 
> pin connector) to a FoxDelta controller. I need it already soldered on 
> the 8 pin side and bare cable on the other end. I need the cable to be 
> no less than 1 foot long. Is there somewhere to purchase one? I have 
> the connectors but do not want to play with soldering anymore. I have 
> been sitting on this for a year now and time to get the controller 
> working.
>
> 73...bruce
>


-- 

Bruce Paige, KK5DO
                      
AMSAT Director Contests and Awards
AMSAT Board Member 2016-2020
   
ARRL Awards Field Checker (WAS, 5BWAS, VUCC), VE
           
Houston AMSAT Net - Wed 0100z on Echolink - Conference *AMSAT*
Also live streaming MP3 at http://www.amsatnet.com
Podcast at http://www.amsatnet.com/podcast.xml or iTunes
               
Latest satellite news on the ARRL Audio News
http://www.arrl.org

AMSAT on Twitter http://www.twitter.com/amsat


From dan at post.com  Fri May 15 08:42:38 2020
From: dan at post.com (Daniel Cussen)
Date: Fri, 15 May 2020 09:42:38 +0100
Subject: [amsat-bb] DiSEqC Antenna Tracker System, HB9SCT
In-Reply-To: <15F37554-755E-4C12-9DAD-FF285E2F5833@icloud.com>
References: <15F37554-755E-4C12-9DAD-FF285E2F5833@icloud.com>
Message-ID: <CAF3DnKjEs2rAniG7hAvMAEsM3aRk8keRou22vgnnrUZMf0fdcQ@mail.gmail.com>

I am based in Ireland. I have investigated diseqc as a means of rotator
control and I have generated custom messages using a windows PC

See here for video

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HfhTP59WXUM&feature=mfu_in_order&list=UL


I used some basic electronics to 'wiggle' the voltage to the rotator to
generate the diseqc signal.

I know others have done this too.

I was most interested in building an XY rotator using two off the shelf
diseqc domestic rotators. I chose xy over azimuth elevation for 2 reasons,
one the standard diseqc dish rotators typically only rotate 1/2 or 3/4
turn, and XY is better for fast overhead passes at microwave frequency

Using the software in that video, and a couple of components you can send
messages to that rotator.

I also used a similar set up to reverse engineer and send custom diseqc
commands to other domestic satellite equipment equipment such as a DirecTV
downconveter.

I never really completed or documented my work properly, but I have some
records and the hardware.

It might be possible to modify specific diseqc rotators to travel beyond
1/2 a turn, however an XY design needs little modification. I have a non
diseqc XY rotator which I have used in the past and it is superior on high
passes at microwave frequencies.

I have also build other arduino rotator controllers.

Any questions please ask on or off list

Dan EI9FHB



On Sat, 9 May 2020 13:50 Gregory Beat via AMSAT-BB, <amsat-bb at amsat.org>
wrote:

> Anyone in North America experimenting with DiSEqC Control for Tracking ??
> https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/DiSEqC
>
> DiSEqC (Digital Satellite Equipment Control), pronounced "Die-Sec", is a
> special communication protocol for use between a satellite receiver and a
> device such as a multi-dish switch or a small dish antenna rotor.
> DiSEqC was developed by European satellite provider Eutelsat, which now
> acts as the standards agency for the protocol.
>
> DiSEqC Protocol and Low-Noise Block Voltage Regulator TPS65235 for
> Satellite
> by Na Xu, Texas Instruments (December 2016)
> http://www.ti.com/lit/an/slva863/slva863.pdf?&ts=1589027212595
> ===
> DiSEqC : Low Cost Antenna Tracker
> Christian Monstein, HB9SCT (Switzerland)
> http://www.e-callisto.org/Hardware/Diseqc/SARA%20Diseq_V01.pdf
>
> Callisto DISEqC Controller (June 2018)
> http://www.e-callisto.org/hardware/Diseqc/Doku%20Diseq.pdf
> The key components (and most expensive ones) are two DiSEqC motors (Az-El)
> and the Arduino micro-controller.  Callisto Hardware - Knowledge Library.
> http://www.e-callisto.org/Hardware/Callisto-Hardware.html
>
> STAB (Italy), HH100, HH120 rotors (~ ? 85.00)
> http://www.stab-italia.com/prodotto.php?cod=F208010
> HH100, HH120 Manual
>
> http://www.stab-italia.com/downloads/rotor%20sat%20division/hh100%20and%20hh120/Instruction%20Manual%20%5BEN-DE-IT-FR-ES%5D.pdf
> ==
> greg, w9gb
>
>
> _______________________________________________
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> to all interested persons worldwide without requiring membership. Opinions
> expressed
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From propgrinder at gmail.com  Fri May 15 12:09:21 2020
From: propgrinder at gmail.com (Bob Hammond)
Date: Fri, 15 May 2020 05:09:21 -0700
Subject: [amsat-bb] Control Cable for G5500
In-Reply-To: <3c2c5121-bd76-bbd0-6667-01d77a1da4fa@arrl.net>
References: <d7a05cd5-1a4f-88be-9a02-a1b63373152e.ref@arrl.net>
	<d7a05cd5-1a4f-88be-9a02-a1b63373152e@arrl.net>
	<3c2c5121-bd76-bbd0-6667-01d77a1da4fa@arrl.net>
Message-ID: <CAKoB7OrYUg7KJEc_hN4c8t5f5aewneab=5UJ+9OxtsqBKK9uoA@mail.gmail.com>

Bruce,  this is the cable I bought for that very purpose.  I cut off one
connector and stripped the wires.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B014RCRDI8/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Bob W7OTJ

On Thu, May 14, 2020 at 7:17 PM Bruce via AMSAT-BB <amsat-bb at amsat.org>
wrote:

> Darn, someone suggested purchasing a cable from AMAZON. As well as other
> sources. Have one on the way. I think I was over thinking the problem
> and looking for a cable specific to the controller instead of just a cable.
>
> 73...bruce
>
> On 5/14/2020 8:57 PM, Bruce via AMSAT-BB wrote:
> > I am looking for a ready made cable from the G5500 control box (the 8
> > pin connector) to a FoxDelta controller. I need it already soldered on
> > the 8 pin side and bare cable on the other end. I need the cable to be
> > no less than 1 foot long. Is there somewhere to purchase one? I have
> > the connectors but do not want to play with soldering anymore. I have
> > been sitting on this for a year now and time to get the controller
> > working.
> >
> > 73...bruce
> >
>
>
> --
>
> Bruce Paige, KK5DO
>
> AMSAT Director Contests and Awards
> AMSAT Board Member 2016-2020
>
> ARRL Awards Field Checker (WAS, 5BWAS, VUCC), VE
>
> Houston AMSAT Net - Wed 0100z on Echolink - Conference *AMSAT*
> Also live streaming MP3 at http://www.amsatnet.com
> Podcast at http://www.amsatnet.com/podcast.xml or iTunes
>
> Latest satellite news on the ARRL Audio News
> http://www.arrl.org
>
> AMSAT on Twitter http://www.twitter.com/amsat
>
> _______________________________________________
> Sent via AMSAT-BB at amsat.org. AMSAT-NA makes this open forum available
> to all interested persons worldwide without requiring membership. Opinions
> expressed
> are solely those of the author, and do not reflect the official views of
> AMSAT-NA.
> Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite program!
> Subscription settings: https://www.amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb
>

From ns3l at yahoo.com  Fri May 15 13:52:44 2020
From: ns3l at yahoo.com (Steve Nordahl)
Date: Fri, 15 May 2020 13:52:44 +0000 (UTC)
Subject: [amsat-bb] TQSL 2.5.4 released and new HO-107 (HuskySat-1) is
	included..
References: <2093442910.782762.1589550764069.ref@mail.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <2093442910.782762.1589550764069@mail.yahoo.com>

ARRL released the new TQSL file V2.5.4 today with some bug fixes and the new HO-107 (HuskySat-1) is included.. 

Steve NS3L

From aj9n at aol.com  Fri May 15 16:46:36 2020
From: aj9n at aol.com (aj9n at aol.com)
Date: Fri, 15 May 2020 16:46:36 +0000 (UTC)
Subject: [amsat-bb] Upcoming ARISS Contact Schedule as of 2020-05-15 16:30
	UTC
References: <591323443.574781.1589561196196.ref@mail.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <591323443.574781.1589561196196@mail.yahoo.com>


Upcoming ARISS Contact Schedule as of 2020-05-15 16:30 UTC

?

Quick list of scheduled contacts and events:

?

Airdrie Space Science Club, Airdrie, AB, Canada, Multi-point telebridge via ZS6JON 

The ISS callsign is presently scheduled to be NA1SS 

The scheduled astronaut is Chris Cassidy KF5KDR 

Contact was successful: Fri 2020-05-15 15:10:28 UTC 55 deg via ZS6JON (***)

Congratulations to the Airdrie Space Science Club students and Chris! (***)

Congratulations to ZS6JON for his first ARISS telebridge station contact! (***)

?

Watch for live stream at: https://youtu.be/2mflSlShPHA

?

A multi-point telebridge contact means that each student will be on the telebridge from their own home.

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

Looking for some stay at home activities related to science and for when you are not playing on your radio?? Check out these links:?? 

?

?

>From ARISS Vice Chair Oliver Amend DG6BCE: ESA Astronauts to offer inspiration during isolation in?????  #SpaceConnectsUs

https://www.esa.int/Newsroom/Astronauts_to_offer_inspiration_during_isolation_in_SpaceConnectsU

?

Celestron, the telescope, microscope, and sports optics folks, now has something called #STEMINYOURBACKYARD that you can find on Instagram, Facebook, or Twitter.? By the way, I don't work for Celestron or have any business dealings with them and this is just something I saw.? Apparently there are 10 free STEM activities covering Astronomy, Nature and Wildlife, and The Microscopic World.? Check out:? https://www.celestron.com/blogs/news/discover-stem-in-your-backyard 

?

NASA has a STEM page with fun activities to do at home.? Check out https://www.nasa.gov/stem 

?

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

?

ARISS is very aware of the impact that COVID-19 is having on schools and the public in general.? As such, we may have last minute cancellations or postponements of school contacts.? As always, I will try to provide everyone with near-real-time updates.? 

?

The following schools have now been postponed or cancelled due to COVID-19:? 

?

Postponed:

No additional schools (***)

?

Cancelled:

No additional schools (***)

?

?

?

The ARISS webpage is at https://www.ariss.org/ ???

?

Watch for future COVID-19 related announcements here also.

?

?

Note that there are links to other ARISS websites from this site.

?

The main page for Applying to Host a Scheduled Contact may be found at https://www.ariss.org/apply-to-host-an-ariss-contact.html ???

ARISS Contact Applications (United States)

?

?

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?2020-05-15 16:30 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.

?

https://www.amsat.org/amsat/ariss/news/arissnews.rtf 

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

?

?

The successful school list has been updated as of 2020-05-15 16:30 UTC. (***)

https://www.amsat.org/amsat/ariss/news/Successful_ARISS_schools.rtf 

?

?

?

The ARISS webpage is at https://www.ariss.org/ ???

Note that there are links to other ARISS websites from this site.

?

The main page for Applying to Host a Scheduled Contact may be found at https://www.ariss.org/apply-to-host-an-ariss-contact.html ???

?

ARISS Contact Applications (United States)

?

The ARISS webpage is at https://www.ariss.org/ ???

Note that there are links to other ARISS websites from this site.

?

?

Message to US Educators

?

ARISS Contact Applications (United States) 

?

The Proposal Window of February 1, 2020 to March 31, 2020 has now closed.

?

For future proposal information and more details such as expectations, proposal guidelines and proposal form, and dates and times of Information Webinars, go to www.ariss.org.

?

Please direct any questions to?ariss.us.education at gmail.com.

?

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 ISS National Lab and National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA). The primary goal of ARISS is to promote exploration of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEAM) topics by organizing scheduled contacts via amateur radio between crew members aboard the ISS and students in classrooms or public forms. Before and during these radio contacts, students, educators, parents, and communities learn about space, space technologies, and amateur radio. For more information, see www.ariss.org.

?

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

ARISS Contact Applications (Europe, Africa and the Middle East)

?

Schools and Youth organizations in Europe, Africa and the Middle East interested in setting up an ARISS radio contact with an astronaut on board the International Space Station are invited to submit an application from September to October and from February to April.

Please refer to details and the application form at www.ariss-eu.org/school-contacts.? Applications should be addressed by email to:? school.selection.manager at ariss-eu.org

?

ARISS Contact Applications (Canada, Central and South America, Asia and Australia and Russia)

?

Organizations outside the United States can apply for an ARISS contact by filling out an application.? Please direct questions to the appropriate regional representative listed below. If your country is not specifically listed, send your questions to the nearest ARISS Region listed. If you are unsure which address to use, please send your question to the ARISS-Canada representative; they will forward your question to the appropriate coordinator.

?

For the application, go to:? https://www.ariss.org/ariss-application.html.

ARISS-Canada and the Americas, except USA: Steve McFarlane, VE3TBD email to: ve3tbd at gmail.com

ARISS-Japan, Asia, Pacific and Australia: Satoshi Yasuda, 7M3TJZ email to: ariss at iaru-r3.org, Japan Amateur Radio League (JARL) https://www.jarl.org/

ARISS-Russia: Soyuz Radioljubitelei Rossii (SRR) https://srr.ru/

?

?

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

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 https://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?? Please note that the HamTV system has been brought back to earth for troubleshooting.? Please monitor ARISS-EU or ARISS-ON for the very latest news on the troubleshooting efforts.? 

?

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

?

?

The HamTV webpage:? https://www.amsat-on.be/hamtv-summary/

?

?

****************************************************************************
ARISS congratulations the following mentors who have now mentored over 100 schools: 

?

Francesco IK?WGF with 140

Satoshi 7M3TJZ with 138 

Sergey RV3DR with 133 

Gaston ON4WF with 123

?

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

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.

?

?

?

Total number of ARISS ISS to earth school events is 1389. (***)

Each school counts as 1 event.?????????????????????????????????? 

Total number of ARISS ISS to earth school contacts is 1322. (***)

Each contact may have multiple schools sharing the same time slot.

Total number of ARISS supported terrestrial contacts is 48. 

?

A complete year by year breakdown of the contacts may be found in the 

file.

https://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:
South Dakota, Wyoming, American?Samoa, Guam, Northern Marianas Islands, and the Virgin Islands.

?

++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++

?

QSL information may be found at:

https://www.ariss.org/qsl-cards.html

?

ISS callsigns: DP?ISS, IR?ISS, NA1SS, OR4ISS, RS?ISS

?

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



Frequency chart for packet, voice, and crossband repeater modes showing 

Doppler correction as of 2005-07-29 04:00 UTC

https://www.amsat.org/amsat/ariss/news/ISS_frequencies_and_Doppler_correction.rtf



Check out the Zoho reports of the ARISS contacts

?

https://reports.zoho.com/ZDBDataSheetView.cc?DBID=412218000000020415

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

?

Exp. 62 now on orbit 

Chris Cassidy KF5KDR

Anatoli Ivanishin

Ivan Vagner

?

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

73,

Charlie?Sufana AJ9N
One of the ARISS operation team mentors

?

?

?

?

?

?



From ke4al at yahoo.com  Fri May 15 17:05:42 2020
From: ke4al at yahoo.com (Robert Bankston)
Date: Fri, 15 May 2020 17:05:42 +0000 (UTC)
Subject: [amsat-bb] New AMSAT Satellite Frequency Guide
References: <429133469.893607.1589562342023.ref@mail.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <429133469.893607.1589562342023@mail.yahoo.com>

AMSAT just released their updated Amateur Satellite Frequency Guide.
??
It is currently available only to AMSAT Members, under Member Resources, on the new online member portal.
??
Archives of The AMSAT Journal are also available under Journal.? Currently, 2018 and 2019 are available with more years soon.
??
If you are an AMSAT Member and have not signed up on the new AMSAT Member Portal, you are missing out.
??
If your not an AMSAT Member, there's no better time to join!

Visit launch.amsat.org today.

73,

Robert Bankston, KE4AL
Vice-President, User Services
Radio Amateur Satellite Corporation (AMSAT)

From WB4SON at gmail.com  Fri May 15 17:34:30 2020
From: WB4SON at gmail.com (Bob)
Date: Fri, 15 May 2020 13:34:30 -0400
Subject: [amsat-bb] HUGE Shout out to AMSAT for New Member Portal
Message-ID: <CAPonRZ8sU53NkR2ToUKZFC9bwR7JSzgi7sG6hRnLVHR9e04nJQ@mail.gmail.com>

I was SO excited to receive the email about launch.amsat.org member
portal.  The instructions for gaining access were spot on, and I quickly
gained access to my account info from days gone by.  Being able to access
the Journal online is a fantastic addition, and it was so nice to be able
to download an up-to-date satellite frequency guide.

My sincere thanks to the entire AMSAT team!

73, Bob, WB4SON
Life Member 2593

From burns at fisher.cc  Fri May 15 17:38:43 2020
From: burns at fisher.cc (Burns Fisher)
Date: Fri, 15 May 2020 13:38:43 -0400
Subject: [amsat-bb] Changing HuskySat-1 keps name in FoxTelem
Message-ID: <CABX7KxW-9eLYYN7yemmbEaaVz2X1n8WzjGKvEa-NcSF+oo6L4w@mail.gmail.com>

Instructions for updating FoxTelem (including Fox-in-a-box) so that
HuskySat-1 keps are now downloaded as HO-107.

Go to the Spacecraft menu and select Husky (or something else if you have
changed the name). In the upper left is a section that says "Name (for
Keps)" and the box to the right should say "HuskySat-1". Just change that
to HO-107. Done.

Note that HuskySat-1 is no longer in the downloaded keps, so the one you
have will get older and more out-of-date until you change the name.  Don't
forget you will need to do something similar with MacDoppler or SatPC32 or
any other tracking program you have.


73,


Burns WB1FJ

From corlissbs at aol.com  Fri May 15 17:56:24 2020
From: corlissbs at aol.com (Brad Smith)
Date: Fri, 15 May 2020 17:56:24 +0000 (UTC)
Subject: [amsat-bb] Two way SSTV exchanges using PSAT2
References: <519756547.927163.1589565384989.ref@mail.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <519756547.927163.1589565384989@mail.yahoo.com>

Is there a way that we handheld guys can receive the SSTV signals from PSAT2?? Brad KC9UQR


From n8hm at arrl.net  Fri May 15 17:57:58 2020
From: n8hm at arrl.net (Paul Stoetzer)
Date: Fri, 15 May 2020 13:57:58 -0400
Subject: [amsat-bb] Zazzle 40% Off Deal Ends Today - Get Your AMSAT Gear!
Message-ID: <CABzOSOq1sQSx-xU1szc8c7x=EBnAKVLuWq-BM=HOQN68Rb9i-g@mail.gmail.com>

We miss seeing all of you at Hamvention!. If, like one of AMSAT's past
presidents, you do all your clothes shopping at hamfests and are
wondering how you will supplement your wardrobe this year, Zazzle is
currently running a promotion for 50% off ties, 40% off t-shirts and
sweatshirts, and 15% off other items. Act now to get your AMSAT
apparel at a great price. All of our items are fully customizable and
you can even transfer the designs to products we don't offer directly
through the storefront. Check out our Zazzle store at
https://www.zazzle.com/store/amsat_gear. Be sure to include the promo
code BESTDADGIFTS at checkout. Remember, this deal ends today!

73,

Paul Stoetzer, N8HM
Executive Vice President
AMSAT

From bruninga at usna.edu  Fri May 15 18:01:51 2020
From: bruninga at usna.edu (Robert Bruninga)
Date: Fri, 15 May 2020 14:01:51 -0400
Subject: [amsat-bb] Two way SSTV exchanges using PSAT2
In-Reply-To: <519756547.927163.1589565384989@mail.yahoo.com>
References: <519756547.927163.1589565384989.ref@mail.yahoo.com>
	<519756547.927163.1589565384989@mail.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <938d83b4e62c4bb82ce26b61b75a7e20@mail.gmail.com>

I assumem there are smartphone Aps for using the built in Mic to capture
SSTV audio from an HT and maybe even to transmit them to the HT.  Bob,
WB4APR

-----Original Message-----
From: AMSAT-BB <amsat-bb-bounces at amsat.org> On Behalf Of Brad Smith via
AMSAT-BB
Subject: Re: [amsat-bb] Two way SSTV exchanges using PSAT2

> Is there a way that we handheld guys can receive the SSTV signals from
> PSAT2?  Brad KC9UQR

: https://www.amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb

From royldean at gmail.com  Fri May 15 18:18:23 2020
From: royldean at gmail.com (Roy Dean)
Date: Fri, 15 May 2020 14:18:23 -0400
Subject: [amsat-bb] Two way SSTV exchanges using PSAT2
Message-ID: <CADGPg2vPLSBAC7PuGWMWcrHABFVPKy2YuBr8YeDuEnnKqB_ROg@mail.gmail.com>

>
> I assumem there are smartphone Aps for using the built in Mic to capture
> SSTV audio from an HT and maybe even to transmit them to the HT. Bob,
> WB4APR


"Robot36" app for Android

--Roy
K3RLD

From glasbrenner at mindspring.com  Fri May 15 18:33:54 2020
From: glasbrenner at mindspring.com (Andrew Glasbrenner)
Date: Fri, 15 May 2020 14:33:54 -0400
Subject: [amsat-bb] Two way SSTV exchanges using PSAT2
In-Reply-To: <519756547.927163.1589565384989@mail.yahoo.com>
References: <519756547.927163.1589565384989.ref@mail.yahoo.com>
	<519756547.927163.1589565384989@mail.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <036901d62ae7$635adf00$2a109d00$@mindspring.com>

Until I figured out a problem I was having, I used SSTV by Black Cat Systems on my Iphone in the shack. I just put the phone in a headphone cup on the desk and away we went.

73, Drew KO4MA

-----Original Message-----
From: AMSAT-BB <amsat-bb-bounces at amsat.org> On Behalf Of Brad Smith via AMSAT-BB
Sent: Friday, May 15, 2020 1:56 PM
To: amsat-bb at amsat.org
Subject: Re: [amsat-bb] Two way SSTV exchanges using PSAT2

Is there a way that we handheld guys can receive the SSTV signals from PSAT2?  Brad KC9UQR

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From w8eh.ernie at gmail.com  Fri May 15 18:47:40 2020
From: w8eh.ernie at gmail.com (Ernie)
Date: Fri, 15 May 2020 14:47:40 -0400
Subject: [amsat-bb] New AMSAT Satellite Frequency Guide
In-Reply-To: <429133469.893607.1589562342023@mail.yahoo.com>
References: <429133469.893607.1589562342023.ref@mail.yahoo.com>
	<429133469.893607.1589562342023@mail.yahoo.com>
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Thanks for access to the new frequency guide. Timing was good. Just when 
I was looking for the frequencies for HO-107 and RS-44! Membership has 
it's advantages.

Ernie W8EH

On 5/15/2020 1:05 PM, Robert Bankston via AMSAT-BB wrote:
> AMSAT just released their updated Amateur Satellite Frequency Guide.
>    
> It is currently available only to AMSAT Members, under Member Resources, on the new online member portal.
>    
> Archives of The AMSAT Journal are also available under Journal.? Currently, 2018 and 2019 are available with more years soon.
>    
> If you are an AMSAT Member and have not signed up on the new AMSAT Member Portal, you are missing out.
>    
> If your not an AMSAT Member, there's no better time to join!
>
> Visit launch.amsat.org today.
>
> 73,
>
> Robert Bankston, KE4AL
> Vice-President, User Services
> Radio Amateur Satellite Corporation (AMSAT)
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From bwilkins at gmail.com  Fri May 15 18:49:07 2020
From: bwilkins at gmail.com (Brian Wilkins KO4AQF)
Date: Fri, 15 May 2020 14:49:07 -0400
Subject: [amsat-bb] Two way SSTV exchanges using PSAT2
In-Reply-To: <036901d62ae7$635adf00$2a109d00$@mindspring.com>
References: <519756547.927163.1589565384989.ref@mail.yahoo.com>
	<519756547.927163.1589565384989@mail.yahoo.com>
	<036901d62ae7$635adf00$2a109d00$@mindspring.com>
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Concur, I use CQ SSTV on iPhone. Works great! I have also used MMSTV on
Windows laptop. Worst case, record it, clean up audio in Audacity and play
it back with one of those apps listening.

On Fri, May 15, 2020 at 2:36 PM Andrew Glasbrenner via AMSAT-BB <
amsat-bb at amsat.org> wrote:

> Until I figured out a problem I was having, I used SSTV by Black Cat
> Systems on my Iphone in the shack. I just put the phone in a headphone cup
> on the desk and away we went.
>
> 73, Drew KO4MA
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: AMSAT-BB <amsat-bb-bounces at amsat.org> On Behalf Of Brad Smith via
> AMSAT-BB
> Sent: Friday, May 15, 2020 1:56 PM
> To: amsat-bb at amsat.org
> Subject: Re: [amsat-bb] Two way SSTV exchanges using PSAT2
>
> Is there a way that we handheld guys can receive the SSTV signals from
> PSAT2?  Brad KC9UQR
>
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From ko6th.greg at gmail.com  Fri May 15 19:02:42 2020
From: ko6th.greg at gmail.com (Greg D)
Date: Fri, 15 May 2020 12:02:42 -0700
Subject: [amsat-bb] Changing HuskySat-1 keps name in FoxTelem
In-Reply-To: <CABX7KxW-9eLYYN7yemmbEaaVz2X1n8WzjGKvEa-NcSF+oo6L4w@mail.gmail.com>
References: <CABX7KxW-9eLYYN7yemmbEaaVz2X1n8WzjGKvEa-NcSF+oo6L4w@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <8a2e5ba6-466d-3a19-d00b-09f304e5dbc6@gmail.com>

Hi Burns,

Thanks for the update.

It would be helpful, in general, to include the catalog number for
anything referring to a new satellite.  My GPredict database, for
example, ended up with two entries for Huskysat-1, one for catalog
45119, and one for 45117.  The spelling is slightly different:  one with
a space before the "-", and one without.  It took a good bit of digging
and cross-referencing to deduce that 45119 is (I believe) the correct one.

Greg  KO6TH


Burns Fisher via AMSAT-BB wrote:
> Instructions for updating FoxTelem (including Fox-in-a-box) so that
> HuskySat-1 keps are now downloaded as HO-107.
>
> Go to the Spacecraft menu and select Husky (or something else if you have
> changed the name). In the upper left is a section that says "Name (for
> Keps)" and the box to the right should say "HuskySat-1". Just change that
> to HO-107. Done.
>
> Note that HuskySat-1 is no longer in the downloaded keps, so the one you
> have will get older and more out-of-date until you change the name.  Don't
> forget you will need to do something similar with MacDoppler or SatPC32 or
> any other tracking program you have.
>
>
> 73,
>
>
> Burns WB1FJ
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From bruninga at usna.edu  Fri May 15 19:38:57 2020
From: bruninga at usna.edu (Robert Bruninga)
Date: Fri, 15 May 2020 15:38:57 -0400
Subject: [amsat-bb] Two way SSTV exchanges using PSAT2
In-Reply-To: <CAO_Eq33MajjSG0WAvqJKVZms4_irV30A48=63UgWN6JWq8Jvnw@mail.gmail.com>
References: <519756547.927163.1589565384989.ref@mail.yahoo.com>
	<519756547.927163.1589565384989@mail.yahoo.com>	<036901d62ae7$635adf00$2a109d00$@mindspring.com>
	<CAO_Eq33MajjSG0WAvqJKVZms4_irV30A48=63UgWN6JWq8Jvnw@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <c167697bdcd661f1350329bddf651f46@mail.gmail.com>

As soon as we see a report that 2-way SSTV through PSAT2 actually works,
then we can solicit the popular SSTV Authors to add the 31.25 Hz optional
modulation that will automatically bring up the SSTV (PSK31 actually)
transponder.

Will this be the first practical SSTV transponder?  I know SSTV 2-way has
been done before, but with the Very low Doppler shift on the 10m uplink
and the no-tone Doppler on the FM downlink, this should be pretty straight
forward...  And it does not compete with the high demand that prohibits
SSTV via other popular satellites.

Who will be first? (I updated these comments on the
http://aprs.org/psat2.html page).

And remember, you can do this on the identical HF/UHF PSK31 transponder on
PSAT too.  That's two satellites supporting this mode.

And if still people don't use PSAT and PSAT2, for PSK31 or SSTV, then I
guess we could even open up the 10m uplink on PSAT2 to voice contacts!
(Cannot do this on PSAT since its uplink (28.120) is not in a voice
segment.

Bob, WB4APR

-----Original Message-----
From: Brian Wilkins KO4AQF via AMSAT-BB
Subject: Re: [amsat-bb] Two way SSTV exchanges using PSAT2

Concur, I use CQ SSTV on iPhone. Works great! I have also used MMSTV on
Windows laptop. Worst case, record it, clean up audio in Audacity and play
it back with one of those apps listening.

On Fri, Andrew Glasbrenner via AMSAT-wrote:

> Until I figured out a problem I was having, I used SSTV by Black Cat
> Systems on my Iphone in the shack. I just put the phone in a headphone
> cup on the desk and away we went.
>
> 73, Drew KO4MA

From af5cc2 at gmail.com  Fri May 15 20:06:27 2020
From: af5cc2 at gmail.com (John Geiger)
Date: Fri, 15 May 2020 15:06:27 -0500
Subject: [amsat-bb] PO-101 uplink
Message-ID: <CAHC1P29RP+EVRxAMnKqP=M_=MCp6Jc6Dw0W=zMWUx3cZX0q6AQ@mail.gmail.com>

I was hearing PO-101 just fine a few minutes ago, but had no luck getting
into it.  Is the uplink frequency 437.500mhz with a CTCSS of 141.3hz?

73 John AF5CC

From saguaroastro at cox.net  Fri May 15 20:27:08 2020
From: saguaroastro at cox.net (saguaroastro)
Date: Fri, 15 May 2020 13:27:08 -0700
Subject: [amsat-bb] PO-101 uplink
In-Reply-To: <CAHC1P29RP+EVRxAMnKqP=M_=MCp6Jc6Dw0W=zMWUx3cZX0q6AQ@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <20200515202712.E81C592C2@lansing182.amsat.org>

Yes, that should do it. Remember this one does not have AFC? Like the foxes, so you do need to tune the uplink for doppler.73Rick Tejera (K7TEJ)Saguaro Astronomy ClubWww.saguaroastro.orgThunderbird Astronomy ClubWww.w7tbc.org
-------- Original message --------From: John Geiger via AMSAT-BB <amsat-bb at amsat.org> Date: 5/15/20  13:07  (GMT-07:00) To: AMSAT <amsat-bb at amsat.org> Subject: [amsat-bb] PO-101 uplink I was hearing PO-101 just fine a few minutes ago, but had no luck gettinginto it.? Is the uplink frequency 437.500mhz with a CTCSS of 141.3hz?73 John AF5CC_______________________________________________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: https://www.amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb

From pconver at gmail.com  Fri May 15 20:27:37 2020
From: pconver at gmail.com (Pedro Converso)
Date: Fri, 15 May 2020 17:27:37 -0300
Subject: [amsat-bb] Two way SSTV exchanges using PSAT2
In-Reply-To: <c167697bdcd661f1350329bddf651f46@mail.gmail.com>
References: <519756547.927163.1589565384989.ref@mail.yahoo.com>
	<519756547.927163.1589565384989@mail.yahoo.com>
	<036901d62ae7$635adf00$2a109d00$@mindspring.com>
	<CAO_Eq33MajjSG0WAvqJKVZms4_irV30A48=63UgWN6JWq8Jvnw@mail.gmail.com>
	<c167697bdcd661f1350329bddf651f46@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <CANTZqKk=_OSegkJ=JSQvzA9=gK7s7v-eaHhXT5qKXfbQcSchNQ@mail.gmail.com>

Nice Idea, worth to be tried, as alternative:

Use online generator setted to 31.25 Hz that can be adjusting volume using:

http://onlinetonegenerator.com/

73, lu7abf, Pedro

On 5/15/20, Robert Bruninga via AMSAT-BB <amsat-bb at amsat.org> wrote:
> As soon as we see a report that 2-way SSTV through PSAT2 actually works,
> then we can solicit the popular SSTV Authors to add the 31.25 Hz optional
> modulation that will automatically bring up the SSTV (PSK31 actually)
> transponder.
>
> Will this be the first practical SSTV transponder?  I know SSTV 2-way has
> been done before, but with the Very low Doppler shift on the 10m uplink
> and the no-tone Doppler on the FM downlink, this should be pretty straight
> forward...  And it does not compete with the high demand that prohibits
> SSTV via other popular satellites.
>
> Who will be first? (I updated these comments on the
> http://aprs.org/psat2.html page).
>
> And remember, you can do this on the identical HF/UHF PSK31 transponder on
> PSAT too.  That's two satellites supporting this mode.
>
> And if still people don't use PSAT and PSAT2, for PSK31 or SSTV, then I
> guess we could even open up the 10m uplink on PSAT2 to voice contacts!
> (Cannot do this on PSAT since its uplink (28.120) is not in a voice
> segment.
>
> Bob, WB4APR
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Brian Wilkins KO4AQF via AMSAT-BB
> Subject: Re: [amsat-bb] Two way SSTV exchanges using PSAT2
>
> Concur, I use CQ SSTV on iPhone. Works great! I have also used MMSTV on
> Windows laptop. Worst case, record it, clean up audio in Audacity and play
> it back with one of those apps listening.
>
> On Fri, Andrew Glasbrenner via AMSAT-wrote:
>
>> Until I figured out a problem I was having, I used SSTV by Black Cat
>> Systems on my Iphone in the shack. I just put the phone in a headphone
>> cup on the desk and away we went.
>>
>> 73, Drew KO4MA
> _______________________________________________
> Sent via AMSAT-BB at amsat.org. AMSAT-NA makes this open forum available
> to all interested persons worldwide without requiring membership. Opinions
> expressed
> are solely those of the author, and do not reflect the official views of
> AMSAT-NA.
> Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite program!
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From kk4yel at gmail.com  Fri May 15 21:21:00 2020
From: kk4yel at gmail.com (Kevin Zari)
Date: Fri, 15 May 2020 17:21:00 -0400
Subject: [amsat-bb] help with PACSAT and Kenwood TM-D710GA
Message-ID: <CALPwu-zMPd-VmM9Yhj+J8TkF1=-r_0TB9jiJKz=RP7idQTBxeA@mail.gmail.com>

I have been trying to get PACSAT Ground Station working with my Kenwood
TM-D710GA, in TNC mode (PACKET96).
I was able to set the Packet speed to be 9600 baud by going into Putty and
issuing the command HBAUD 9600 (and the PACKET12 changed to PACKET96 on the
front panel of the TM-D710GA)
then I exited putty.
then I entered PACSAT, made sure the serial port was correct, and waited
for a nice high pass of FalconSat-3. I manually adjusted for Doppler (just
trying to RX on the first pass), but nothing.
Then, just to test, I hit the DIR button and the unit TX, but nothing is
RX.

I know the radio and antenna system are capable of FalconSat-3 because when
I place it in APRS96 mode I am able to make QSOs on that satellite (and in
fact, there are a lot of packets getting in the way of my APRS attempts, so
that was why I was interested in learning about this mode of the bird).

If I am unable to use the onboard TNC, then I have a few questions about
the connection from the radio to the computer for use with hs_soundmodem.
Do I need to tap into the lines of the 9600 in/out on the D710 Data
Terminal and bring them into the computer how ?
I vaguely remember something about the filters on a Signalink USB not
passing the 9600 baud data through due to cutoff.

Any advice you could give would be much appreciated.
73 and thank you

-Kevin (KK4YEL)

From bwilkins at gmail.com  Fri May 15 23:28:24 2020
From: bwilkins at gmail.com (Brian Wilkins KO4AQF)
Date: Fri, 15 May 2020 19:28:24 -0400
Subject: [amsat-bb] PO-101 uplink
In-Reply-To: <20200515202712.E81C592C2@lansing182.amsat.org>
References: <CAHC1P29RP+EVRxAMnKqP=M_=MCp6Jc6Dw0W=zMWUx3cZX0q6AQ@mail.gmail.com>
	<20200515202712.E81C592C2@lansing182.amsat.org>
Message-ID: <CAO_Eq321b66prpxPvCAmGb2L3To_BLgJpueuT82wMH=xmUQLEQ@mail.gmail.com>

I have trouble getting in on 5W. Someone posted they use 10w and it works
better. YMMV. May be source of OP?s issue.

On Fri, May 15, 2020 at 4:30 PM saguaroastro via AMSAT-BB <
amsat-bb at amsat.org> wrote:

> Yes, that should do it. Remember this one does not have AFC? Like the
> foxes, so you do need to tune the uplink for doppler.73Rick Tejera
> (K7TEJ)Saguaro Astronomy ClubWww.saguaroastro.orgThunderbird Astronomy
> ClubWww.w7tbc.org
> -------- Original message --------From: John Geiger via AMSAT-BB <
> amsat-bb at amsat.org> Date: 5/15/20  13:07  (GMT-07:00) To: AMSAT <
> amsat-bb at amsat.org> Subject: [amsat-bb] PO-101 uplink I was hearing
> PO-101 just fine a few minutes ago, but had no luck gettinginto it.  Is the
> uplink frequency 437.500mhz with a CTCSS of 141.3hz?73 John
> AF5CC_______________________________________________Sent via
> AMSAT-BB at amsat.org. AMSAT-NA makes this open forum availableto all
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From revjwo at att.net  Fri May 15 23:44:13 2020
From: revjwo at att.net (BeetleJerald Oliver)
Date: Fri, 15 May 2020 23:44:13 +0000 (UTC)
Subject: [amsat-bb] Icom IC-9700 external preamp
References: <1783298306.719292.1589586253349.ref@mail.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <1783298306.719292.1589586253349@mail.yahoo.com>

I am under the assumption that the radio has internal preamps for all 3 bands that are engaged by the button on front panel.? I know how to turn on my mast mounted preamps, but not sure if you have to use the preamp button on radio to engage them or not, or if that is only for the internal preamps..... There is nothing in the manual that addresses this.....that I could find. ?
The filters in my SSB preamps at the antenna should help with desense?..
Jerry
KJ4EU

From johnbrier at gmail.com  Fri May 15 23:48:37 2020
From: johnbrier at gmail.com (John Brier)
Date: Fri, 15 May 2020 19:48:37 -0400
Subject: [amsat-bb] Icom IC-9700 external preamp
In-Reply-To: <1783298306.719292.1589586253349@mail.yahoo.com>
References: <1783298306.719292.1589586253349.ref@mail.yahoo.com>
	<1783298306.719292.1589586253349@mail.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <CALn0fKOAy82jeQn-_EQHBUXoTmrAVCc+F+nV-FxHu5qvzYFnKg@mail.gmail.com>

Just came across this video recently. It might help. By a guy (AI4Y) not
far from my QTH too!

https://youtu.be/07dxqEtj5VQ

73, John Brier KG4AKV


On Fri, May 15, 2020, 19:45 BeetleJerald Oliver via AMSAT-BB <
amsat-bb at amsat.org> wrote:

> I am under the assumption that the radio has internal preamps for all 3
> bands that are engaged by the button on front panel.  I know how to turn on
> my mast mounted preamps, but not sure if you have to use the preamp button
> on radio to engage them or not, or if that is only for the internal
> preamps..... There is nothing in the manual that addresses this.....that I
> could find.
> The filters in my SSB preamps at the antenna should help with desense?..
> Jerry
> KJ4EU
> _______________________________________________
> Sent via AMSAT-BB at amsat.org. AMSAT-NA makes this open forum available
> to all 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 saguaroastro at cox.net  Sat May 16 00:52:46 2020
From: saguaroastro at cox.net (saguaroastro)
Date: Fri, 15 May 2020 17:52:46 -0700
Subject: [amsat-bb] PO-101 uplink
In-Reply-To: <CAO_Eq321b66prpxPvCAmGb2L3To_BLgJpueuT82wMH=xmUQLEQ@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <20200516005250.ED1328505@lansing182.amsat.org>

True, I usually use 10w into an Elk, myself73Rick Tejera (K7TEJ)Saguaro Astronomy ClubWww.saguaroastro.orgThunderbird Astronomy ClubWww.w7tbc.org
-------- Original message --------From: Brian Wilkins KO4AQF via AMSAT-BB <amsat-bb at amsat.org> Date: 5/15/20  16:28  (GMT-07:00) To: AMSAT <amsat-bb at amsat.org> Subject: Re: [amsat-bb] PO-101 uplink I have trouble getting in on 5W. Someone posted they use 10w and it worksbetter. YMMV. May be source of OP?s issue.On Fri, May 15, 2020 at 4:30 PM saguaroastro via AMSAT-BB <amsat-bb at amsat.org> wrote:> Yes, that should do it. Remember this one does not have AFC? Like the> foxes, so you do need to tune the uplink for doppler.73Rick Tejera> (K7TEJ)Saguaro Astronomy ClubWww.saguaroastro.orgThunderbird Astronomy> ClubWww.w7tbc.org> -------- Original message --------From: John Geiger via AMSAT-BB <> amsat-bb at amsat.org> Date: 5/15/20? 13:07? (GMT-07:00) To: AMSAT <> amsat-bb at amsat.org> Subject: [amsat-bb] PO-101 uplink I was hearing> PO-101 just fine a few minutes ago, but had no luck gettinginto it.? Is the> uplink frequency 437.500mhz with a CTCSS of 141.3hz?73 John> AF5CC_______________________________________________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:> https://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: https://www.amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb>-- Brian WilkinsKO4AQF_______________________________________________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: https://www.amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb

From royldean at gmail.com  Sat May 16 00:59:39 2020
From: royldean at gmail.com (Roy Dean)
Date: Fri, 15 May 2020 20:59:39 -0400
Subject: [amsat-bb] help with PACSAT and Kenwood TM-D710GA
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Kevin,

I can't remember how I did it, but you can absolutely use AC2CZ's Pacsat
groundstation with the D710, as I have successfully done it with mine.    I
cannot remember for the life of me how I did it, however, as we only get
35deg max passes up here, and my house blocks my antenna's view to the
south - so I am only able to use the highest 10 degrees of the "high"
passes, and even then getting into the bird is tough.

One main thing to remember is that you have the TNC speed (9600), and you
also have the serial port speed.   Make sure that your serial port is
making a good connection with the D710.   I ended up practicing the
connection on 144.39 with Direwolf (standard APRS).   When i was finally
able to view the packets via the serial port on Direwolf, I changed all the
necessary radio settings over to 9600 packet and then the pacsat
groundstation worked.

If you can't get it going, I can mess around with it this weekend and see
if I can replicate my earlier success.

--Roy
K3RLD

From marklhammond at gmail.com  Sat May 16 12:02:55 2020
From: marklhammond at gmail.com (Mark Hammond)
Date: Sat, 16 May 2020 08:02:55 -0400
Subject: [amsat-bb] Icom IC-9700 external preamp
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Hi Jerry,

There is a very good groups.io group for the 9700 that I can recommend 
joining.? It can be searched for topics and threads that may help.? I've 
learned a lot from that group.? Search for preamp and you'll get a lot 
of hits, I'm sure.

Some quick thoughts from memory, so I hope I'm accurate ;)

The 9700 radio has built-in preamps for each band.?? They can be 
independently turned on or off, per band.? I keep them ON (even with 
external preamps).

The radio can supply 12V on the coax to power external preamps. These 
can also be independently configured to be off or on, per band.

There are far too many menu options and button sequences to rattle that 
off.? But knowing it can be done should help!? Also, there is an 
"Advanced" manual for the radio, which often has important information 
that isn't in the Basic manual.

Ok--I got curious, and did a "control-F" for 'preamp' in the Basic 
manual.? Look at page 4-2 (assuming same manual version, hi hi).??? It 
shows how to turn on/off both the internal preamps and the powering of 
the externals.? Hope that helps!


73,

Mark N8MH


On 5/15/2020 7:48 PM, John Brier via AMSAT-BB wrote:
> Just came across this video recently. It might help. By a guy (AI4Y) not
> far from my QTH too!
>
> https://youtu.be/07dxqEtj5VQ
>
> 73, John Brier KG4AKV
>
>
> On Fri, May 15, 2020, 19:45 BeetleJerald Oliver via AMSAT-BB <
> amsat-bb at amsat.org> wrote:
>
>> I am under the assumption that the radio has internal preamps for all 3
>> bands that are engaged by the button on front panel.  I know how to turn on
>> my mast mounted preamps, but not sure if you have to use the preamp button
>> on radio to engage them or not, or if that is only for the internal
>> preamps..... There is nothing in the manual that addresses this.....that I
>> could find.
>> The filters in my SSB preamps at the antenna should help with desense?..
>> Jerry
>> KJ4EU
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From jean.marc.momple at gmail.com  Sat May 16 14:33:25 2020
From: jean.marc.momple at gmail.com (Jean Marc Momple)
Date: Sat, 16 May 2020 18:33:25 +0400
Subject: [amsat-bb] PO-101 uplink
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Brian,

The downlink is fine and strong, however from the past few days test: to get a good stable Rx I had to put up 15 watts into 14 tele. cir pol yagi which is quite a lot compared to other birds. same issues reported to me from ZS stations.

hope this helps.

73


Jean Marc (3B8DU)


> On May 16, 2020, at 3:28 AM, Brian Wilkins KO4AQF via AMSAT-BB <amsat-bb at amsat.org> wrote:
> 
> I have trouble getting in on 5W. Someone posted they use 10w and it works
> better. YMMV. May be source of OP?s issue.
> 
> On Fri, May 15, 2020 at 4:30 PM saguaroastro via AMSAT-BB <
> amsat-bb at amsat.org> wrote:
> 
>> Yes, that should do it. Remember this one does not have AFC? Like the
>> foxes, so you do need to tune the uplink for doppler.73Rick Tejera
>> (K7TEJ)Saguaro Astronomy ClubWww.saguaroastro.orgThunderbird Astronomy
>> ClubWww.w7tbc.org
>> -------- Original message --------From: John Geiger via AMSAT-BB <
>> amsat-bb at amsat.org> Date: 5/15/20  13:07  (GMT-07:00) To: AMSAT <
>> amsat-bb at amsat.org> Subject: [amsat-bb] PO-101 uplink I was hearing
>> PO-101 just fine a few minutes ago, but had no luck gettinginto it.  Is the
>> uplink frequency 437.500mhz with a CTCSS of 141.3hz?73 John
>> AF5CC_______________________________________________Sent via
>> AMSAT-BB at amsat.org. AMSAT-NA makes this open forum availableto all
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> -- 
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From bwilkins at gmail.com  Sat May 16 14:35:28 2020
From: bwilkins at gmail.com (Brian Wilkins KO4AQF)
Date: Sat, 16 May 2020 10:35:28 -0400
Subject: [amsat-bb] PO-101 uplink
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Jean

This sounds like what I have experienced as well. I have made it into
PO-101 at least once on 5W. That was a few months ago however

On Sat, May 16, 2020 at 10:33 AM Jean Marc Momple <
jean.marc.momple at gmail.com> wrote:

> Brian,
>
> The downlink is fine and strong, however from the past few days test: to
> get a good stable Rx I had to put up 15 watts into 14 tele. cir pol yagi
> which is quite a lot compared to other birds. same issues reported to me
> from ZS stations.
>
> hope this helps.
>
> 73
>
>
> Jean Marc (3B8DU)
>
>
> > On May 16, 2020, at 3:28 AM, Brian Wilkins KO4AQF via AMSAT-BB <
> amsat-bb at amsat.org> wrote:
> >
> > I have trouble getting in on 5W. Someone posted they use 10w and it works
> > better. YMMV. May be source of OP?s issue.
> >
> > On Fri, May 15, 2020 at 4:30 PM saguaroastro via AMSAT-BB <
> > amsat-bb at amsat.org> wrote:
> >
> >> Yes, that should do it. Remember this one does not have AFC? Like the
> >> foxes, so you do need to tune the uplink for doppler.73Rick Tejera
> >> (K7TEJ)Saguaro Astronomy ClubWww.saguaroastro.orgThunderbird Astronomy
> >> ClubWww.w7tbc.org
> >> -------- Original message --------From: John Geiger via AMSAT-BB <
> >> amsat-bb at amsat.org> Date: 5/15/20  13:07  (GMT-07:00) To: AMSAT <
> >> amsat-bb at amsat.org> Subject: [amsat-bb] PO-101 uplink I was hearing
> >> PO-101 just fine a few minutes ago, but had no luck gettinginto it.  Is
> the
> >> uplink frequency 437.500mhz with a CTCSS of 141.3hz?73 John
> >> AF5CC_______________________________________________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
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> amateur
> >> satellite program!Subscription settings:
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From skristof at etczone.com  Sat May 16 15:44:23 2020
From: skristof at etczone.com (Steve Kristoff)
Date: Sat, 16 May 2020 11:44:23 -0400
Subject: [amsat-bb] PO-101 uplink
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On 13 and 14 May I had 7 contacts on PO-101 using a 5 watt HT and an Arrow antenna. I did not notice any problems at the time. If anything, to me it seemed to be easier to get in than usual.
Steve AI9IN
?
----- Original Message -----
From: Brian Wilkins KO4AQF via AMSAT-BB (amsat-bb at amsat.org)
Date: 05/16/20 10:39
To: AMSAT (amsat-bb at amsat.org)
Subject: Re: [amsat-bb] PO-101 uplink

Jean

This sounds like what I have experienced as well. I have made it into
PO-101 at least once on 5W. That was a few months ago however

On Sat, May 16, 2020 at 10:33 AM Jean Marc Momple <
jean.marc.momple at gmail.com> wrote:

> Brian,
>
> The downlink is fine and strong, however from the past few days test: to
> get a good stable Rx I had to put up 15 watts into 14 tele. cir pol yagi
> which is quite a lot compared to other birds. same issues reported to me
> from ZS stations.
>
> hope this helps.
>
> 73
>
>
> Jean Marc (3B8DU)
>
>
> > On May 16, 2020, at 3:28 AM, Brian Wilkins KO4AQF via AMSAT-BB <
> amsat-bb at amsat.org> wrote:
> >
> > I have trouble getting in on 5W. Someone posted they use 10w and it works
> > better. YMMV. May be source of OP?s issue.
> >
> > On Fri, May 15, 2020 at 4:30 PM saguaroastro via AMSAT-BB <
> > amsat-bb at amsat.org> wrote:
> >
> >> Yes, that should do it. Remember this one does not have AFC? Like the
> >> foxes, so you do need to tune the uplink for doppler.73Rick Tejera
> >> (K7TEJ)Saguaro Astronomy ClubWww.saguaroastro.orgThunderbird Astronomy
> >> ClubWww.w7tbc.org
> >> -------- Original message --------From: John Geiger via AMSAT-BB <
> >> amsat-bb at amsat.org> Date: 5/15/20 ?13:07 ?(GMT-07:00) To: AMSAT <
> >> amsat-bb at amsat.org> Subject: [amsat-bb] PO-101 uplink I was hearing
> >> PO-101 just fine a few minutes ago, but had no luck gettinginto it. ?Is
> the
> >> uplink frequency 437.500mhz with a CTCSS of 141.3hz?73 John
> >> AF5CC_______________________________________________Sent via
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> >> interested persons worldwide without requiring membership. Opinions
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From bruninga at usna.edu  Sat May 16 16:13:55 2020
From: bruninga at usna.edu (Robert Bruninga)
Date: Sat, 16 May 2020 12:13:55 -0400
Subject: [amsat-bb] Two way SSTV exchanges using PSAT2
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I dont think that will work.  There has to be a tone, say 400 Hz that is
then AM modulated at 3.25 Hz.  The 400 Hz or so lets it get through your
transmitter audio circuits, and then the 31.25 Hz AM modulation of that
tone is what looks like PSK31 carrier.

Both PSAT and PSAT2 both have an audio PSK31 telemetry down around 300 Hz
(I need to look them up) so we need to avoid those areas so as not to
interfere with telemetry.  And not go above say 500 to avoid being in the
area where the SSTV tones are.

Bob
WB4APR

On Fri, May 15, 2020 at 4:27 PM Pedro Converso <pconver at gmail.com> wrote:

> Nice Idea, worth to be tried, as alternative:
>
> Use online generator setted to 31.25 Hz that can be adjusting volume using:
>
> http://onlinetonegenerator.com/
>
> 73, lu7abf, Pedro
>
> On 5/15/20, Robert Bruninga via AMSAT-BB <amsat-bb at amsat.org> wrote:
> > As soon as we see a report that 2-way SSTV through PSAT2 actually works,
> > then we can solicit the popular SSTV Authors to add the 31.25 Hz optional
> > modulation that will automatically bring up the SSTV (PSK31 actually)
> > transponder.
> >
> > Will this be the first practical SSTV transponder?  I know SSTV 2-way has
> > been done before, but with the Very low Doppler shift on the 10m uplink
> > and the no-tone Doppler on the FM downlink, this should be pretty
> straight
> > forward...  And it does not compete with the high demand that prohibits
> > SSTV via other popular satellites.
> >
> > Who will be first? (I updated these comments on the
> > http://aprs.org/psat2.html page).
> >
> > And remember, you can do this on the identical HF/UHF PSK31 transponder
> on
> > PSAT too.  That's two satellites supporting this mode.
> >
> > And if still people don't use PSAT and PSAT2, for PSK31 or SSTV, then I
> > guess we could even open up the 10m uplink on PSAT2 to voice contacts!
> > (Cannot do this on PSAT since its uplink (28.120) is not in a voice
> > segment.
> >
> > Bob, WB4APR
> >
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: Brian Wilkins KO4AQF via AMSAT-BB
> > Subject: Re: [amsat-bb] Two way SSTV exchanges using PSAT2
> >
> > Concur, I use CQ SSTV on iPhone. Works great! I have also used MMSTV on
> > Windows laptop. Worst case, record it, clean up audio in Audacity and
> play
> > it back with one of those apps listening.
> >
> > On Fri, Andrew Glasbrenner via AMSAT-wrote:
> >
> >> Until I figured out a problem I was having, I used SSTV by Black Cat
> >> Systems on my Iphone in the shack. I just put the phone in a headphone
> >> cup on the desk and away we went.
> >>
> >> 73, Drew KO4MA
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>

From bruninga at usna.edu  Sat May 16 19:14:30 2020
From: bruninga at usna.edu (Robert Bruninga)
Date: Sat, 16 May 2020 15:14:30 -0400
Subject: [amsat-bb] Two way SSTV exchanges using PSAT2 (update)
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PSAT2 has plenty of power all the time to support the PSK31 and SSTV HF/UHF
transponder because it lost its VHF xcvr.  So this mode will be around a
long time with plenty of power.  Same goes for PSAT since most of the time
its VHF xponder is off.

And I looked up the PSAT PSK31 telemetry is at 312 Hz and the PSAT2
telemetry is a 374 Hz, so any pilot tone between about 400 and 800 Hz
should be fine and not interfere with the SSTV.

On Sat, May 16, 2020 at 12:13 PM Robert Bruninga <bruninga at usna.edu> wrote:

> I dont think a baseband 31.25 Hz tone will work.  There has to be a tone,
> say 400 Hz that is then AM modulated at 31.25 Hz.  The 500 Hz or so lets it
> get through your transmitter audio circuits, and then the 31.25 Hz AM
> modulation of that tone is what looks like PSK31 carrier.
>
> Both PSAT and PSAT2 both have an audio PSK31 telemetry down around 300 Hz
> (I need to look them up) so we need to avoid those areas so as not to
> interfere with telemetry.  And not go above say 800 to avoid being in the
> area where the SSTV tones are.
>
> Bob
> WB4APR
>
> On Fri, May 15, 2020 at 4:27 PM Pedro Converso <pconver at gmail.com> wrote:
>
>> Nice Idea, worth to be tried, as alternative:
>>
>> Use online generator setted to 31.25 Hz that can be adjusting volume
>> using:
>>
>> http://onlinetonegenerator.com/
>>
>> 73, lu7abf, Pedro
>>
>> On 5/15/20, Robert Bruninga via AMSAT-BB <amsat-bb at amsat.org> wrote:
>> > As soon as we see a report that 2-way SSTV through PSAT2 actually works,
>> > then we can solicit the popular SSTV Authors to add the 31.25 Hz
>> optional
>> > modulation that will automatically bring up the SSTV (PSK31 actually)
>> > transponder.
>> >
>> > Will this be the first practical SSTV transponder?  I know SSTV 2-way
>> has
>> > been done before, but with the Very low Doppler shift on the 10m uplink
>> > and the no-tone Doppler on the FM downlink, this should be pretty
>> straight
>> > forward...  And it does not compete with the high demand that prohibits
>> > SSTV via other popular satellites.
>> >
>> > Who will be first? (I updated these comments on the
>> > http://aprs.org/psat2.html page).
>> >
>> > And remember, you can do this on the identical HF/UHF PSK31 transponder
>> on
>> > PSAT too.  That's two satellites supporting this mode.
>> >
>> > And if still people don't use PSAT and PSAT2, for PSK31 or SSTV, then I
>> > guess we could even open up the 10m uplink on PSAT2 to voice contacts!
>> > (Cannot do this on PSAT since its uplink (28.120) is not in a voice
>> > segment.
>> >
>> > Bob, WB4APR
>> >
>> > -----Original Message-----
>> > From: Brian Wilkins KO4AQF via AMSAT-BB
>> > Subject: Re: [amsat-bb] Two way SSTV exchanges using PSAT2
>> >
>> > Concur, I use CQ SSTV on iPhone. Works great! I have also used MMSTV on
>> > Windows laptop. Worst case, record it, clean up audio in Audacity and
>> play
>> > it back with one of those apps listening.
>> >
>> > On Fri, Andrew Glasbrenner via AMSAT-wrote:
>> >
>> >> Until I figured out a problem I was having, I used SSTV by Black Cat
>> >> Systems on my Iphone in the shack. I just put the phone in a headphone
>> >> cup on the desk and away we went.
>> >>
>> >> 73, Drew KO4MA
>> > _______________________________________________
>> > Sent via AMSAT-BB at amsat.org. AMSAT-NA makes this open forum available
>> > to all interested persons worldwide without requiring membership.
>> Opinions
>> > expressed
>> > are solely those of the author, and do not reflect the official views of
>> > AMSAT-NA.
>> > Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite
>> program!
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>> >
>>
>

From n1uw at gokarns.com  Sun May 17 00:01:30 2020
From: n1uw at gokarns.com (Frank Karnauskas)
Date: Sat, 16 May 2020 19:01:30 -0500
Subject: [amsat-bb] ANS-138 AMSAT Weekly News Bulletins
Message-ID: <000401d62bde$5203e790$f60bb6b0$@gokarns.com>

AMSAT NEWS SERVICE
ANS-138

The AMSAT News Service bulletins are a free, weekly news and 
information 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://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 dot org.

In this edition:

* AMSAT Receives PPP Funds During COVID-19 Pandemic 
* HuskySat-1 Transponder is Open 
* HuskySat-1 Designated OSCAR 107 (HO-107) 
* AMSAT Executive VP Congratulates HuskySat-1 Team 
* New Satellite Frequency Chart Is Free to Members 
* ARISS Continues Test of MultiPoint Telebridge Contact via  
  Amateur Radio 
* 10th Annual GNU Radio Conference Goes Virtual 
* AMSAT-EA Receives IARU Coordination for Two Satellites 
* AO-7 Delivers Stunning Contact
* UN Launches Second Space4Youth Competition 
* Upcoming Satellite Operations 
* ARISS News 
* Hamfests, Conventions, Maker Faires, and Other Events 
* Satellite Shorts from All Over 

SB SAT @ AMSAT $ANS-138.01
ANS-138 AMSAT News Service Weekly Bulletins

AMSAT News Service Bulletin 138.01
>From AMSAT HQ KENSINGTON, MD.
May 17, 2020
To All RADIO AMATEURS
BID: $ANS-138.01


AMSAT Receives PPP Funds During COVID-19 Pandemic

On March 31, 2020, AMSAT's Board of Directors authorized the 
organization's leadership team to pursue relief afforded by the 
Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act). 
Pursuit of this relief was in accordance with the Directors' 
fiduciary duty to pursue all funding sources available to sustain 
AMSAT's operations. 

AMSAT has received funds under the CARES Act's Paycheck Protection 
Program (PPP). Participation in this program gives us certainty that 
AMSAT will be able to continue uninterrupted service to our members 
during these uncertain economic times. It helps AMSAT offset cash 
flow losses due to the pandemic and avoid dipping into our reserves. 
Using reserves at this time would incur substantial realized losses 
due to fluctuating investment market conditions. Receiving the PPP 
funds also allows AMSAT to continue paying Martha, AMSAT's Office 
Manager of over 40 years, even though our physical office remains 
closed.

Although AMSAT remains in a healthy financial position with a strong 
balance of cash and reserves, the current economic situation and loss 
of events like Hamvention and Ham-Com will likely continue to 
negatively impact donations and membership renewals. 

AMSAT's senior leadership team continues to pursue avenues to reduce 
operational costs such as the recent successful roll out of the Wild 
Apricot membership management portal.

[ANS thanks Clayton Coleman, W5PFG, AMSAT President for the above 
information.]

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HuskySat-1 Transponder is Open

Drew Glasbrenner, KO4MA, AMSAT VP - Operations reports that after a 
week of testing, the transponder on HuskySat-1 is enabled and open 
for use and testing. HuskySat-1 carries a V/u inverting transponder 
with a 145.910 to 145.940 uplink, 435.810 to 435.840 downlink. The 
telemetry beacon runs 1200 baud BPSK at 435.800

It's fairly sensitive, and 5-10 watts is plenty most of the time. 
There are some fades due to satellite orientation and some passes 
are definitely better than others. The operations and engineering 
teams are also watching a few anomalies. For those with spectrum 
scopes, lease keep an eye on the beacon during transponder 
operations. Strong signals may impact the beacon strength. Reports 
and observations are welcome to the amsat-bb mailing list.

HuskySat-1 is the Husky Satellite Lab at University of Washington's 
first cubesat, and the first mission with AMSAT's linear transponder 
module (LTM-1), a V/u transponder and integrated telemetry beacon and 
command receiver. UW recently completed their Part 5 operations and 
have graciously let AMSAT's Part 97 transponder operations commence. 
This transponder module is available for use in educational cubesat 
missions willing to enable the transponder for worldwide use. Contact
Drew Glasbrenner or Jerry Buxton, VP Engineering Jerry Buxton for 
additional details.

Congratulations to Husky Satellite Lab, and to the entire AMSAT
Engineering team for keeping amateur radio in space. Thanks to Dr.
Mark Hammond, N8MH for commissioning and operations support.

[ANS thanks Drew Glasbrenner, KO4MA, AMSAT VP - Operations for the 
above information.]

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HuskySat-1 Designated OSCAR 107 (HO-107)

On November 2, 2019, the HuskySat-1 cubesat launched on the Cygnus 
NG-12 mission from Wallops Island, Virginia, USA. The satellite was 
constructed by the Husky Satellite Lab at the University of 
Washington, and utilizes an AMSAT-constructed radio system for 
primary communications. Deployed from the Cygnus vehicle on 
January 31, 2020 after departing the ISS, HuskySat-1 began a 3-month 
educational mission. Upon completion of that mission, the satellite 
began operation of a V/u linear transponder in Amateur Radio Service. 

At the request of the Husky Satellite Lab and AMSAT teams, AMSAT 
here-by designates HuskySat-1 as HuskySat-OSCAR 107 (HO-107). We 
congratulate the Husky Satellite Lab, thank them for their 
contribution to the Amateur Radio satellite community, and wish them 
continued success on this and future projects.

[ANS thanks Drew Glasbrenner, KO4MA, AMSAT VP - Operations for the 
above information.]

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AMSAT Executive VP Congratulates HuskySat-1 Team

"The first of what will be many AMSAT Linear Transponder Modules in 
orbit was opened for amateur use worldwide Sunday morning. I wanted 
to offer my thanks and congratulations to the team that made this 
possible:

AMSAT Engineering
Jerry Buxton, N0JY
John Klingelhoeffer, WB4LNM
Marc Franco, N2UO
Dan Habecker, W9EQ
Bob Davis, KF4KSS
Burns Fisher, WB1FJ
Eric Skoog, K1TVV
Chris Thompson, AC2CZ/G0KLA

AMSAT Operations
Drew Glasbrenner, KO4MA
Mark Hammond, N8MH

"And, last, but certainly not least, the entire team at the Husky
Satellite Lab at the University of Washington.

"The AMSAT Linear Transponder Module (LTM) is a crucial part of 
AMSAT's mission. The GOLF program will fulfill the first part 
of our mission statement, to deploy satellite systems with the goal 
of providing wide-area and continuous coverage, while ARISS and AREx 
fulfill the second part of our mission statement to continue active 
participation in human space missions. 

The LTM represents the primary work AMSAT is doing to "support a 
stream of LEO satellites developed in cooperation with the 
educational community and other amateur satellite groups". Five 
Fox-1 satellites have been completed. HO-107 is just the first of 
many more missions that will help us to Keep Amateur Radio in 
Space at a low cost to AMSAT. The future is bright!

[ANS thanks Paul Stoetzer, N8HM, AMSAT Executive VP for the above 
information.]

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New Satellite Frequency Chart Is Free to Members

AMSAT just released its updated Amateur Satellite Frequency Guide. It 
is currently available only to AMSAT Members, in the new online 
member portal under Member Resources.

Archives of The AMSAT Journal are also available under Journal. 
Currently, 2018 and 2019 are available with more years soon.

If you are an AMSAT Member and have not signed up on the new AMSAT
Member Portal, you are missing out. If your not an AMSAT Member, 
there's no better time to join!

Visit launch.amsat.org today!

[ANS thanks AMSAT Member Services for the above information.]

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ARISS Continues Test of MultiPoint Telebridge Contact via 
Amateur Radio

ARISS completed the second test of the new-style radio contact 
called Multi point Telebridge Contact via Amateur Radio. The concept 
was developed for distance learning when schools closed worldwide due 
to COVID-19. The virus eliminated all opportunities for ARISS radio 
contacts at education organizations. 

The radio contact was completed on May 15 with ISS Commander 
Chris Cassidy, KF5KDR. A new ARISS telebridge ground station was 
operated by John Sygo, ZS6JON located near Johannesburg,South 
Africa. The telebridge linked to the astronaut and each youth tied 
in from home via their telephones. Each student took a turn asking 
their question of the astronaut. Their families, faculty and the 
public could also listen from home. 

The youth taking part in ARISS's second test belong to the Airdrie 
Space Science Club in Airdrie, AB, Canada. Prior to COVID, the 
students had participated in space and radio communications lessons 
such as balloon launches with ham radio payloads and building model 
rockets to launch. Brian Jackson, VE6JBJ, one of the five club 
leaders related, "During this pandemic, our opportunities to develop 
kids' interest in space has been interrupted. This ARISS contact gets 
them looking back up, towards the sky, and imagining themselves as an 
astronaut one day."

[ANS thanks Dave Jordan, AA4KN, ARISS Public Relations for the 
above information.]

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10th Annual GNU Radio Conference Goes Virtual

GNU Radio Conference (GRCon) is a week-long conference that includes 
technical content and networking opportunities. It highlights design, 
implementation, and theory that has been practically applied in a 
useful way. GRCon attendees come from a large variety of backgrounds, 
including industry, academia, government, and hobbyists.

GRCon20 will be held starting September 14, 2020 online as a virtual 
event. Keynote speakers include Becky Schoenfeld, W1BXY, Managing 
Editor of QST magazine; Oona R?is?nen (windytan) hacker of signals 
and computer programmer; and Jim St. Leger, Director Open Source, at 
Intel.

More information and registration is online at: 
https://www.gnuradio.org/grcon/grcon20/

[ANS thanks GNU Radio for the above information.]

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AMSAT-EA Receives IARU Coordination for Two Satellites

AMSAT-EA recently received frequency coordination from the IARU for 
two pocketcube satellites expected to launch in 2020.

Hades is a 1.5 p pocketcube satellite offering radio amateurs a 
linear transponder for SSB/FM/CW and digital modes.  It will also 
test the platform for future amateur satellites. A downlink on 
436.888 MHz and an uplink on 145.925 MHz have been coordinated. 
A regenerative transponder for FM/FSK/ASK and 0.05kbps-125kbps 
ASK/FSK/PSK telemetry, store&forward and data transmission from 
ground stations is also planned. A camera is expected to fly as an 
experimental payload. 

EASAT-2 satellite is Hades virtual twin with a downlink on 
436.666 MHz and an uplink on 145.875 MHz. Both satellites will be 
launched into a 400/500 km polar orbit together with Sanosat-1 and 
others in a Alba Orbital cluster 3 launch. 

More info at https://www.amsat-ea.org/

[ANS thanks the IARU for the above information.]

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AO-7 Delivers Stunning Contact
 
On Sunday, May 4, 2020, AO-7, a forty year old satellite, produced a 
stunning contact. At 17:20 UTC a contact was completed between 
Diego Fiel, LW2DAF in Buenos Aires (GF05rk) and Tom Ambrose, ZS1TA in 
Cape Town (JF95fx). The contact scanned a distance of 4329 miles 
(6927 km) across the South Atlantic with both stations aiming at 
only 2 to 3 degrees on the horizon.

Both stations had been watching the orbit predictions for several 
weeks and the suitable opportunities only occurred occasionally with 
both stations seeing the AO-7 satellite at the same time. Electrical 
noise particularly in Cape Town hampered the efforts with only small 
snatches being heard from time to time. That morning, however, the 
noise levels were low and a perfect contact was possible with full 
call signs and reports being exchanged.
  
[ANS thanks Tom Ambrose, ZS1TA for the above information.]

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UN Launches Second Space4Youth Competition

The United Nations Office for Outer Space Affairs (UNOOSA) announced 
the second edition of its Space4Youth competition for young people 
worldwide to share their ideas on space policy and exploration.  

The Space4Youth Competition strives to show how young people can 
contribute to the achievement of the United Nations Sustainable 
Development Goals. This edition focuses on SDG 13, Climate Action, 
which the United Nations Secretary-General called the defining issue 
of our time. 

In order to participate, young people have to submit an essay on 
"Space as a tool to address climate challenges: examples from local 
communities".  

The selected winner and finalist(s) will be invited to present their 
essays at the 19th Space Generation Congress 2020. Winners will also 
have abstracts of their essays submitted to the 63rd session of the 
Committee on the Peaceful Uses of Outer Space.

For more information and instructions on how to participate, see: 
https://tinyurl.com/ANS-138-Space4Youth

[ANS thanks the United Nations Office for Outer Space Affairs for the 
above information.]

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    AMSAT, along with our ARISS partners, is developing an amateur
    radio package, including two-way communication capability, to
            be carried on-board Gateway in lunar orbit.

   Support AMSAT's projects today at https://www.amsat.org/donate/

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Upcoming Satellite Operations

* Mitch (@ad0hj) Has decided to go check on the tree in North Dakota. 
  He has also said he will be activating a bunch of grids:
- 5/20 UTC DN96/97
- 5/21 UTC DN78/88
- 5/22 UTC DN76/77
- 5/23 UTC DN86/87
- 5/24 UTC EN06/16

* Ron (@AD0DX) and Doug (@N6UA) are making another run at the elusive 
DL88 in Big Bend National Park, TX. As we know they tried this grid 
back in March, and due to the mud couldn't?t get to the grid, so never

ones to quit, off they go again. Today the tentative date is Sunday, 
May 31, 2020. They will be using the K5Z call sign. More information 
is available at the K5Z QRZ Page.

[ANS thanks Paul Overn, KE0PBR for the above information.]

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ARISS News

The following schools have now been postponed due to COVID-19:  

- Srednja Skola Za Elektrotehniku I Racunalstvo, Rijeka, Croatia, 
  direct via 9A5G

- Canadian Cub Jamboree, Guelph/Eramosa, ON, Canada, 
  telebridge via TBD.

[ANS thanks Charlie Sufana, AJ9N  for the above information.]

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Hamfests, Conventions, Maker Faires, and Other Events

Current schedule:
- No scheduled events

The following events scheduled to have an AMSAT presence have been
CANCELED:

- May 8-9, 2020 Prescott Hamfest, Prescott, AZ
- May 15-17, Hamvention, Xenia, OH
- June 12-13, 2020, Ham-Com, Plano, TX

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Shorts from All Over

* Doppler SQF Line Generator

It seems like new satellites are appearing over the horizon nearly 
every day. For those who want to roll their own Doppler SQF lines, you

can use this generator developed by Mike Diehl, W8LID. Just enter 
the frequencies in the correct spot and presto!  You will find this 
great tool at:  https://www.amsat.org/doppler-sqf-line-generator/. 

[ANS thanks Dave Webb, KB1PVH for the above information.]


* "There's Nothing to Do, Dad (or Mom)!"

When the kids start getting bored around the house, check out 
NASA's STEM Engagement Page.  With activities sorted by age group, 
there's plenty fun parents and kids can enjoy on their own or 
together.  It's all at https://www.nasa.gov/stem.

Also available from the European Space Agency is a series of weekly 
projects and challenges that run now through September. Enjoy these 
entertaining and educational projects at: 
https://www.esa.int/ESA_Multimedia/Videos/2020/05/Expedition_Home 

[ANS thanks Charlie Sufana, AJ9N and ESA for the above information.]


* NASA Inks Deal with Roscosmos for Continued Rides to the ISS

With lingering uncertainty about when new U.S. commercial vehicles 
can regularly carry crews to the space station, NASA said Tuesday it
will pay the Russian space agency more than $90 million for a 
round-trip ticket to the International Space Station on a Soyuz 
spacecraft later this year. According to NASA, the deal with 
Roscosmos, Russia?s space agency, will ensure continuous U.S. 
presence on the ISS in case of additional delays in getting new U.S. 
crew capsules ready for operational missions. Read the complete 
story at: https://tinyurl.com/ANS-138-NASA-Ride

[ANS thanks SPACEFLIGHT NOW for the above information.]

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AMSAT office.

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Contact Martha at the AMSAT office for additional student 
membership information.

73,
This week's ANS Editor,
Frank Karnauskas, N1UW
n1uw at amsat dot org

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From jim at coloradosatellite.com  Sun May 17 16:53:13 2020
From: jim at coloradosatellite.com (Jim White)
Date: Sun, 17 May 2020 10:53:13 -0600
Subject: [amsat-bb] repair of SSB preamps
Message-ID: <2ffa5364-4c95-c4df-f5e8-be1cb2504f7e@coloradosatellite.com>

I'd appreciate a pointer to where to get an SSB preamp repaired. Failed 
connector.? Their web page does not seem to have an option for support 
or repair.

Jim, WD0E


From kj9idave at charter.net  Sun May 17 17:06:51 2020
From: kj9idave at charter.net (David J. Schmocker)
Date: Sun, 17 May 2020 12:06:51 -0500
Subject: [amsat-bb] repair of SSB preamps
In-Reply-To: <2ffa5364-4c95-c4df-f5e8-be1cb2504f7e@coloradosatellite.com>
References: <2ffa5364-4c95-c4df-f5e8-be1cb2504f7e@coloradosatellite.com>
Message-ID: <735db430-73c8-b71e-818c-5b68afddd7a9@charter.net>

Jim:
SSB Electronic in Germany does repair of their product.? However plan 
ahead as I have a device shipped on 9 April and it still has yet to 
arrive in Germany (SSB).

73,

Dave KJ9I

On 5/17/20 11:53 AM, Jim White via AMSAT-BB wrote:
> I'd appreciate a pointer to where to get an SSB preamp repaired. 
> Failed connector.? Their web page does not seem to have an option for 
> support or repair.
>
> Jim, WD0E
>
> _______________________________________________
> Sent via AMSAT-BB at amsat.org. AMSAT-NA makes this open forum available
> to all interested persons worldwide without requiring membership. 
> Opinions expressed
> are solely those of the author, and do not reflect the official views 
> of AMSAT-NA.
> Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite 
> program!
> Subscription settings: https://www.amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb

From kk5do at arrl.net  Sun May 17 22:37:05 2020
From: kk5do at arrl.net (Bruce)
Date: Sun, 17 May 2020 17:37:05 -0500
Subject: [amsat-bb] AMSAT Awards Update
References: <0cede01f-3ca9-392f-e4df-788b968b2ab5.ref@arrl.net>
Message-ID: <0cede01f-3ca9-392f-e4df-788b968b2ab5@arrl.net>

This is my first update on the awards for 2020. They used to slowly 
trickle in. However, over the last two months, there have been a lot of 
submissions. AMSAT Satellite Communicators Award for making their first 
satellite QSO

Frank Karnauskas, N1UW
Hiroto Miura, JI8UCI
Jason Davis, N8PDX
Andrew Stamp, N2YQO
Cameron Zotter, K4DCA
Angus Alexander, KJ7KOJ
Gustavo Schwartz, PR8KW
Richard Cutrer, KF5TQT
Kurt Melden, K1SEA
William McDermott, KM6MCH
Robert Smith, KO4CCD
Bernd Scholer, DL6IAN


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AMSAT Communications Achievement Award

Russel Kinner, WA8ZID? #624
Hector Luis Martinez Sis, W5CBF #625 EM30
Hector Luis Martinez Sis, W5CBF #626 EM21
Stephan Greene, KS1G #627

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AMSAT Sexagesimal Satellite Communications Achievement Award Hector Luis 
Martinez Sis, W5CBF #185 EM30 Hector Luis Martinez Sis, W5CBF #186 EM21 
Stephan Greene, KS1G #187 ------


AMSAT Century Club Award Hector Luis Martinez Sis, W5CBF #55 EM30 ------

AMSAT South Africa Satellite Communications Achievement Award

Russel Kinner, WA8ZID? #US225
Hector Luis Martinez Sis, W5CBF #US226 EM30
Hector Luis Martinez Sis, W5CBF #US227 EM21
Wade Stuart, N0TEL #US228
Stephan Greene, KS1G #US229

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AMSAT Robert W. Barbee Jr., W4AMI Award (1,000-4,000) John Stone, KC9VGG 
#98 Christy Hunter, KB6LTY, #99 (4,000) Mitchell Ahrenstorff, AD0HJ #100 
(2,000) Dave Chasey, N9FN #101 Paul Overn, KE0PBR #102 (3,000) Robert 
Sours, K9UO #103 (2,000) Kell Bodholt, KI7UXT #104 (2,000) Wade Stuart, 
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N0TEL To see all the awards visit http://www.amsat.org and click on 
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From corlissbs at aol.com  Sun May 17 22:38:32 2020
From: corlissbs at aol.com (Brad Smith)
Date: Sun, 17 May 2020 22:38:32 +0000 (UTC)
Subject: [amsat-bb] New to Satellites
References: <1660783096.568584.1589755112147.ref@mail.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <1660783096.568584.1589755112147@mail.yahoo.com>

< I am new to satellites, less than a month. And having a blast! >

Paul? AC9O, you are doing such a fantastic job with your equipment. You are clear and distinct, with no fading. We have worked several times already. Whatever you are doing, keep it up as you sound fantastic. Brad KC9UQR

From aj9n at aol.com  Mon May 18 16:17:59 2020
From: aj9n at aol.com (aj9n at aol.com)
Date: Mon, 18 May 2020 16:17:59 +0000 (UTC)
Subject: [amsat-bb] Upcoming ARISS Contact Schedule as of 2020-05-18 16:00
	UTC
References: <610590782.637180.1589818679270.ref@mail.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <610590782.637180.1589818679270@mail.yahoo.com>


Upcoming ARISS Contact Schedule as of 2020-05-18 16:00 UTC

?

Quick list of scheduled contacts and events:

?

A multi-point telebridge contact means that each student will be on the telebridge from their own home.

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

Looking for some stay at home activities related to science and for when you are not playing on your radio?? Check out these links:?? 

?

?

>From ARISS Vice Chair Oliver Amend DG6BCE: ESA Astronauts to offer inspiration during isolation in?????  #SpaceConnectsUs

https://www.esa.int/Newsroom/Astronauts_to_offer_inspiration_during_isolation_in_SpaceConnectsU

?

Celestron, the telescope, microscope, and sports optics folks, now has something called #STEMINYOURBACKYARD that you can find on Instagram, Facebook, or Twitter.? By the way, I don't work for Celestron or have any business dealings with them and this is just something I saw.? Apparently there are 10 free STEM activities covering Astronomy, Nature and Wildlife, and The Microscopic World.? Check out:? https://www.celestron.com/blogs/news/discover-stem-in-your-backyard 

?

NASA has a STEM page with fun activities to do at home.? Check out https://www.nasa.gov/stem 

?

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

?

ARISS is very aware of the impact that COVID-19 is having on schools and the public in general.? As such, we may have last minute cancellations or postponements of school contacts.? As always, I will try to provide everyone with near-real-time updates.? 

?

The following schools have now been postponed or cancelled due to COVID-19:? 

?

Postponed:

No additional schools 

?

Cancelled:

No additional schools

?

?

?

The ARISS webpage is at https://www.ariss.org/ ???

?

Watch for future COVID-19 related announcements here also.

?

?

Note that there are links to other ARISS websites from this site.

?

The main page for Applying to Host a Scheduled Contact may be found at https://www.ariss.org/apply-to-host-an-ariss-contact.html ???

ARISS Contact Applications (United States)

?

?

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?2020-05-18 16:00 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.

?

https://www.amsat.org/amsat/ariss/news/arissnews.rtf 

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

?

?

The successful school list has been updated as of 2020-05-17 11:30 UTC. 

https://www.amsat.org/amsat/ariss/news/Successful_ARISS_schools.rtf 

?

?

?

The ARISS webpage is at https://www.ariss.org/ ???

Note that there are links to other ARISS websites from this site.

?

The main page for Applying to Host a Scheduled Contact may be found at https://www.ariss.org/apply-to-host-an-ariss-contact.html ???

?

ARISS Contact Applications (United States)

?

The ARISS webpage is at https://www.ariss.org/ ???

Note that there are links to other ARISS websites from this site.

?

?

Message to US Educators

?

ARISS Contact Applications (United States) 

?

The Proposal Window of February 1, 2020 to March 31, 2020 has now closed.

?

For future proposal information and more details such as expectations, proposal guidelines and proposal form, and dates and times of Information Webinars, go to www.ariss.org.

?

Please direct any questions to?ariss.us.education at gmail.com.

?

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 ISS National Lab and National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA). The primary goal of ARISS is to promote exploration of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEAM) topics by organizing scheduled contacts via amateur radio between crew members aboard the ISS and students in classrooms or public forms. Before and during these radio contacts, students, educators, parents, and communities learn about space, space technologies, and amateur radio. For more information, see www.ariss.org.

?

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

ARISS Contact Applications (Europe, Africa and the Middle East)

?

Schools and Youth organizations in Europe, Africa and the Middle East interested in setting up an ARISS radio contact with an astronaut on board the International Space Station are invited to submit an application from September to October and from February to April.

Please refer to details and the application form at www.ariss-eu.org/school-contacts.? Applications should be addressed by email to:? school.selection.manager at ariss-eu.org

?

ARISS Contact Applications (Canada, Central and South America, Asia and Australia and Russia)

?

Organizations outside the United States can apply for an ARISS contact by filling out an application.? Please direct questions to the appropriate regional representative listed below. If your country is not specifically listed, send your questions to the nearest ARISS Region listed. If you are unsure which address to use, please send your question to the ARISS-Canada representative; they will forward your question to the appropriate coordinator.

?

For the application, go to:? https://www.ariss.org/ariss-application.html.

ARISS-Canada and the Americas, except USA: Steve McFarlane, VE3TBD email to: ve3tbd at gmail.com

ARISS-Japan, Asia, Pacific and Australia: Satoshi Yasuda, 7M3TJZ email to: ariss at iaru-r3.org, Japan Amateur Radio League (JARL) https://www.jarl.org/

ARISS-Russia: Soyuz Radioljubitelei Rossii (SRR) https://srr.ru/

?

?

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

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 https://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?? Please note that the HamTV system has been brought back to earth for troubleshooting.? Please monitor ARISS-EU or ARISS-ON for the very latest news on the troubleshooting efforts.? 

?

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

?

?

The HamTV webpage:? https://www.amsat-on.be/hamtv-summary/

?

?

****************************************************************************
ARISS congratulations the following mentors who have now mentored over 100 schools: 

?

Francesco IK?WGF with 140

Satoshi 7M3TJZ with 138 

Sergey RV3DR with 133 

Gaston ON4WF with 123

?

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

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.

?

?

?

Total number of ARISS ISS to earth school events is 1389. 

Each school counts as 1 event.?????????????????????????????????? 

Total number of ARISS ISS to earth school contacts is 1322. 

Each contact may have multiple schools sharing the same time slot.

Total number of ARISS supported terrestrial contacts is 48. 

?

A complete year by year breakdown of the contacts may be found in the 

file.

https://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:
South Dakota, Wyoming, American?Samoa, Guam, Northern Marianas Islands, and the Virgin Islands.

?

++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++

?

QSL information may be found at:

https://www.ariss.org/qsl-cards.html

?

ISS callsigns: DP?ISS, IR?ISS, NA1SS, OR4ISS, RS?ISS

?

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



Frequency chart for packet, voice, and crossband repeater modes showing 

Doppler correction as of 2005-07-29 04:00 UTC

https://www.amsat.org/amsat/ariss/news/ISS_frequencies_and_Doppler_correction.rtf



Check out the Zoho reports of the ARISS contacts

?

https://reports.zoho.com/ZDBDataSheetView.cc?DBID=412218000000020415

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

?

Exp. 62 now on orbit 

Chris Cassidy KF5KDR

Anatoli Ivanishin

Ivan Vagner

?

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

73,

Charlie?Sufana AJ9N
One of the ARISS operation team mentors

?

?

?

?

?

?



From pinoleronica at hotmail.com  Mon May 18 17:19:30 2020
From: pinoleronica at hotmail.com (Rafael Pena)
Date: Mon, 18 May 2020 17:19:30 +0000
Subject: [amsat-bb] HRD Satellite Tracking
In-Reply-To: <mailman.29668.1589818692.2947.amsat-bb@amsat.org>
References: <mailman.29668.1589818692.2947.amsat-bb@amsat.org>
Message-ID: <DM5PR03MB322876BD7EF91D334F9F06ABC6B80@DM5PR03MB3228.namprd03.prod.outlook.com>

Good day everyone.

Is there anyone here who successfully uses an Icom 9100 in combination with HRD Satellite tracking?

It does not seem to command the radio or vice-versa

From pinoleronica at hotmail.com  Mon May 18 18:27:58 2020
From: pinoleronica at hotmail.com (Rafael Pena)
Date: Mon, 18 May 2020 18:27:58 +0000
Subject: [amsat-bb] HRD Satellite Tracking
Message-ID: <DM5PR03MB32288D4DCBBDBF029F6CE9A9C6B80@DM5PR03MB3228.namprd03.prod.outlook.com>

Good day everyone.

Is there anyone here who successfully uses an Icom 9100 in combination with HRD Satellite tracking?

It does not seem to command the radio and many other weird things.

Rafael / nn3rp

From DCFox at rwglaw.com  Mon May 18 18:39:47 2020
From: DCFox at rwglaw.com (D. Craig Fox)
Date: Mon, 18 May 2020 18:39:47 +0000
Subject: [amsat-bb] unable to dig over ISS
Message-ID: <951626675da04f3caf80e976e92aab5a@RWGEX1.RWG.com>

Posting this as a last resort as I ordinarily enjoy doing my own troubleshooting, but this one has me perplexed. For normal sat ops I am running a TS2Kx, 5 el 2m and 11 el 70 cm Directive Systems yagis on a G5400. Doppler and rotor all run by SatPc32.  Up to about a year ago I ran AGWPE and UISS and a USB Signalink (through ACC 2) to dig over ISS. Never had a problem, except the occasional decode problem fixed by UX7HO Soundmodem. I finally removed AGWPE and began using Sound Modem with UISS. However, since then I have been unable to dig over ISS.  I decode just fine. My transmissions sound like normal packet transmissions, listening on a second receiver. I have used all of the online recommended settings for both Sound Modem and UISS. I have played with the audio levels. I substituted Signalinks in case that was the issue. Also, I have no problem sending APRS over 144.39 using different "wide" settings and getting an acknowledgement back. My "neighbor" Christy KB6LTY has provided much assistance, but still no joy.  I am missing something. So I'm hoping someone has had a similar issue with a similar set up and can maybe send me screen shots of their settings that work, especially in Sound Modem.  Or, any other suggestions would be greatly appreciated.

Thank you in advance

Craig
N6RSX

From pconver at gmail.com  Mon May 18 19:59:53 2020
From: pconver at gmail.com (Pedro Converso)
Date: Mon, 18 May 2020 16:59:53 -0300
Subject: [amsat-bb] Update 44.153 Argentina Hosts
Message-ID: <CANTZqK=wJwE=E6AwWPhAEMSC3DPKiDbV15RAuObUfV6J3PjjrQ@mail.gmail.com>

lu3eag del a 44.153.48.73
lu3vea in a 44.153.160.32

From k6vug at sbcglobal.net  Mon May 18 21:21:47 2020
From: k6vug at sbcglobal.net (k6vug at sbcglobal.net)
Date: Mon, 18 May 2020 21:21:47 +0000 (UTC)
Subject: [amsat-bb] unable to dig over ISS
In-Reply-To: <951626675da04f3caf80e976e92aab5a@RWGEX1.RWG.com>
References: <951626675da04f3caf80e976e92aab5a@RWGEX1.RWG.com>
Message-ID: <2075184537.782307.1589836907698@mail.yahoo.com>

 Looking at when the problem started, I'm assuming the problem is related to ISS turning off their packet systems regularly.? 
?
Long ago I was able to operate ISS packet throughout the pass, even drop messages into their their BBS, etc., but for a considerable time now I have pretty much given up working with ISS packet.? 
?
All other factors considered, the fact that your system gets ACK-ed on 144.390 is proof positive.? It has always been a guarantee to be able to work ISS packet.? 
?
73!? 
Umesh,k6vug 
?
?
?
?

    On Monday, May 18, 2020, 11:40:40 AM PDT, D. Craig Fox via AMSAT-BB <amsat-bb at amsat.org> wrote:  
 
 Posting this as a last resort as I ordinarily enjoy doing my own troubleshooting, but this one has me perplexed. For normal sat ops I am running a TS2Kx, 5 el 2m and 11 el 70 cm Directive Systems yagis on a G5400. Doppler and rotor all run by SatPc32.? Up to about a year ago I ran AGWPE and UISS and a USB Signalink (through ACC 2) to dig over ISS. Never had a problem, except the occasional decode problem fixed by UX7HO Soundmodem. I finally removed AGWPE and began using Sound Modem with UISS. However, since then I have been unable to dig over ISS.? I decode just fine. My transmissions sound like normal packet transmissions, listening on a second receiver. I have used all of the online recommended settings for both Sound Modem and UISS. I have played with the audio levels. I substituted Signalinks in case that was the issue. Also, I have no problem sending APRS over 144.39 using different "wide" settings and getting an acknowledgement back. My "neighbor" Christy KB6LTY has provided mu
 ch assistance, but still no joy.? I am missing something. So I'm hoping someone has had a similar issue with a similar set up and can maybe send me screen shots of their settings that work, especially in Sound Modem.? Or, any other suggestions would be greatly appreciated.

Thank you in advance

Craig
N6RSX
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From DCFox at rwglaw.com  Mon May 18 22:18:27 2020
From: DCFox at rwglaw.com (D. Craig Fox)
Date: Mon, 18 May 2020 22:18:27 +0000
Subject: [amsat-bb] unable to dig over ISS
In-Reply-To: <2075184537.782307.1589836907698@mail.yahoo.com>
References: <951626675da04f3caf80e976e92aab5a@RWGEX1.RWG.com>
	<2075184537.782307.1589836907698@mail.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <9c2d3f1da76340de90ae5d30d4d9d957@RWGEX1.RWG.com>

Thanks Umesh. Well I would agree except that several nights ago I pulled out the D7 HT and elk, and digipeated numerous times on a nigh pass. Immediately went to the base station and tried but no dice. Plus, on every pass Ive tried on my base station, I see the stations I decoded show up on the ISS spotter. So it remains as issue at my end.

Thank you

Craig
N6RSX

From: k6vug at sbcglobal.net <k6vug at sbcglobal.net>
Sent: Monday, May 18, 2020 2:22 PM
To: amsat-bb at amsat.org; D. Craig Fox <DCFox at rwglaw.com>
Subject: Re: [amsat-bb] unable to dig over ISS

Looking at when the problem started, I'm assuming the problem is related to ISS turning off their packet systems regularly.

Long ago I was able to operate ISS packet throughout the pass, even drop messages into their their BBS, etc., but for a considerable time now I have pretty much given up working with ISS packet.

All other factors considered, the fact that your system gets ACK-ed on 144.390 is proof positive.  It has always been a guarantee to be able to work ISS packet.

73!
Umesh,k6vug





On Monday, May 18, 2020, 11:40:40 AM PDT, D. Craig Fox via AMSAT-BB <amsat-bb at amsat.org<mailto:amsat-bb at amsat.org>> wrote:


Posting this as a last resort as I ordinarily enjoy doing my own troubleshooting, but this one has me perplexed. For normal sat ops I am running a TS2Kx, 5 el 2m and 11 el 70 cm Directive Systems yagis on a G5400. Doppler and rotor all run by SatPc32.  Up to about a year ago I ran AGWPE and UISS and a USB Signalink (through ACC 2) to dig over ISS. Never had a problem, except the occasional decode problem fixed by UX7HO Soundmodem. I finally removed AGWPE and began using Sound Modem with UISS. However, since then I have been unable to dig over ISS.  I decode just fine. My transmissions sound like normal packet transmissions, listening on a second receiver. I have used all of the online recommended settings for both Sound Modem and UISS. I have played with the audio levels. I substituted Signalinks in case that was the issue. Also, I have no problem sending APRS over 144.39 using different "wide" settings and getting an acknowledgement back. My "neighbor" Christy KB6LTY has provided mu
ch assistance, but still no joy.  I am missing something. So I'm hoping someone has had a similar issue with a similar set up and can maybe send me screen shots of their settings that work, especially in Sound Modem.  Or, any other suggestions would be greatly appreciated.

Thank you in advance

Craig
N6RSX
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From aj9n at aol.com  Tue May 19 02:18:09 2020
From: aj9n at aol.com (aj9n at aol.com)
Date: Tue, 19 May 2020 02:18:09 +0000 (UTC)
Subject: [amsat-bb] Upcoming ARISS Contact Schedule as of 2020-05-19 02:00
	UTC
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Message-ID: <821960923.875419.1589854689273@mail.yahoo.com>


Upcoming ARISS Contact Schedule as of 2020-05-19 02:00 UTC

?

?

Quick list of scheduled contacts and events:

?

A multi-point telebridge contact means that each student will be on the telebridge from their own home.

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

Looking for some stay at home activities related to science and for when you are not playing on your radio?? Check out these links:?? 

?

?

>From ARISS Vice Chair Oliver Amend DG6BCE: ESA Astronauts to offer inspiration during isolation in?????  #SpaceConnectsUs

https://www.esa.int/Newsroom/Astronauts_to_offer_inspiration_during_isolation_in_SpaceConnectsU

?

Celestron, the telescope, microscope, and sports optics folks, now has something called #STEMINYOURBACKYARD that you can find on Instagram, Facebook, or Twitter.? By the way, I don't work for Celestron or have any business dealings with them and this is just something I saw.? Apparently there are 10 free STEM activities covering Astronomy, Nature and Wildlife, and The Microscopic World.? Check out:? https://www.celestron.com/blogs/news/discover-stem-in-your-backyard 

?

NASA has a STEM page with fun activities to do at home.? Check out https://www.nasa.gov/stem 

?

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

?

ARISS is very aware of the impact that COVID-19 is having on schools and the public in general.? As such, we may have last minute cancellations or postponements of school contacts.? As always, I will try to provide everyone with near-real-time updates.? 

?

The following schools have now been postponed or cancelled due to COVID-19:? 

?

Postponed:

Greenwood Primary School, Greenwood, Western Australia, Australia (***)

?

Cancelled:

No additional schools

?

?

?

The ARISS webpage is at https://www.ariss.org/ ???

?

Watch for future COVID-19 related announcements here also.

?

?

Note that there are links to other ARISS websites from this site.

?

The main page for Applying to Host a Scheduled Contact may be found at https://www.ariss.org/apply-to-host-an-ariss-contact.html ???

ARISS Contact Applications (United States)

?

?

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?2020-05-19 02:00 UTC. (***)

Here you will find a listing of all scheduled?school contacts, and 

questions, other ISS related websites, IRLP and Echolink websites, and 

instructions for any contact that may be streamed live.

?

https://www.amsat.org/amsat/ariss/news/arissnews.rtf 

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

?

?

The successful school list has been updated as of 2020-05-17 11:30 UTC. 

https://www.amsat.org/amsat/ariss/news/Successful_ARISS_schools.rtf 

?

?

?

The ARISS webpage is at https://www.ariss.org/ ???

Note that there are links to other ARISS websites from this site.

?

The main page for Applying to Host a Scheduled Contact may be found at https://www.ariss.org/apply-to-host-an-ariss-contact.html ???

?

ARISS Contact Applications (United States)

?

The ARISS webpage is at https://www.ariss.org/ ???

Note that there are links to other ARISS websites from this site.

?

?

Message to US Educators

?

ARISS Contact Applications (United States) 

?

The Proposal Window of February 1, 2020 to March 31, 2020 has now closed.

?

For future proposal information and more details such as expectations, proposal guidelines and proposal form, and dates and times of Information Webinars, go to www.ariss.org.

?

Please direct any questions to?ariss.us.education at gmail.com.

?

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 ISS National Lab and National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA). The primary goal of ARISS is to promote exploration of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEAM) topics by organizing scheduled contacts via amateur radio between crew members aboard the ISS and students in classrooms or public forms. Before and during these radio contacts, students, educators, parents, and communities learn about space, space technologies, and amateur radio. For more information, see www.ariss.org.

?

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

ARISS Contact Applications (Europe, Africa and the Middle East)

?

Schools and Youth organizations in Europe, Africa and the Middle East interested in setting up an ARISS radio contact with an astronaut on board the International Space Station are invited to submit an application from September to October and from February to April.

Please refer to details and the application form at www.ariss-eu.org/school-contacts.? Applications should be addressed by email to:? school.selection.manager at ariss-eu.org

?

ARISS Contact Applications (Canada, Central and South America, Asia and Australia and Russia)

?

Organizations outside the United States can apply for an ARISS contact by filling out an application.? Please direct questions to the appropriate regional representative listed below. If your country is not specifically listed, send your questions to the nearest ARISS Region listed. If you are unsure which address to use, please send your question to the ARISS-Canada representative; they will forward your question to the appropriate coordinator.

?

For the application, go to:? https://www.ariss.org/ariss-application.html.

ARISS-Canada and the Americas, except USA: Steve McFarlane, VE3TBD email to: ve3tbd at gmail.com

ARISS-Japan, Asia, Pacific and Australia: Satoshi Yasuda, 7M3TJZ email to: ariss at iaru-r3.org, Japan Amateur Radio League (JARL) https://www.jarl.org/

ARISS-Russia: Soyuz Radioljubitelei Rossii (SRR) https://srr.ru/

?

?

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

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 https://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?? Please note that the HamTV system has been brought back to earth for troubleshooting.? Please monitor ARISS-EU or ARISS-ON for the very latest news on the troubleshooting efforts.? 

?

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

?

?

The HamTV webpage:? https://www.amsat-on.be/hamtv-summary/

?

?

****************************************************************************
ARISS congratulations the following mentors who have now mentored over 100 schools: 

?

Francesco IK?WGF with 140

Satoshi 7M3TJZ with 138 

Sergey RV3DR with 133 

Gaston ON4WF with 123

?

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

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.

?

?

?

Total number of ARISS ISS to earth school events is 1389. 

Each school counts as 1 event.?????????????????????????????????? 

Total number of ARISS ISS to earth school contacts is 1322. 

Each contact may have multiple schools sharing the same time slot.

Total number of ARISS supported terrestrial contacts is 48. 

?

A complete year by year breakdown of the contacts may be found in the 

file.

https://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:
South Dakota, Wyoming, American?Samoa, Guam, Northern Marianas Islands, and the Virgin Islands.

?

++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++

?

QSL information may be found at:

https://www.ariss.org/qsl-cards.html

?

ISS callsigns: DP?ISS, IR?ISS, NA1SS, OR4ISS, RS?ISS

?

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



Frequency chart for packet, voice, and crossband repeater modes showing 

Doppler correction as of 2005-07-29 04:00 UTC

https://www.amsat.org/amsat/ariss/news/ISS_frequencies_and_Doppler_correction.rtf



Check out the Zoho reports of the ARISS contacts

?

https://reports.zoho.com/ZDBDataSheetView.cc?DBID=412218000000020415

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

?

Exp. 62 now on orbit 

Chris Cassidy KF5KDR

Anatoli Ivanishin

Ivan Vagner

?

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

73,

Charlie?Sufana AJ9N
One of the ARISS operation team mentors

?

?

?

?

?

?



From bruninga at usna.edu  Tue May 19 14:47:01 2020
From: bruninga at usna.edu (Robert Bruninga)
Date: Tue, 19 May 2020 10:47:01 -0400
Subject: [amsat-bb] unable to dig over ISS
In-Reply-To: <9c2d3f1da76340de90ae5d30d4d9d957@RWGEX1.RWG.com>
References: <951626675da04f3caf80e976e92aab5a@RWGEX1.RWG.com>
	<2075184537.782307.1589836907698@mail.yahoo.com>
	<9c2d3f1da76340de90ae5d30d4d9d957@RWGEX1.RWG.com>
Message-ID: <9f2324fc45962721d7b7d35517597848@mail.gmail.com>

If the ISS radio is the Kenwood D700, it is quite sensitive to  unbalanced
tones.  So your base station might work well with a local digi, but if the
low tone is higher than the high tone by just a bit (or other way around),
it will not be decoded by the D700.  This is because the kenwood is
optimized for flat tones (at the discriminator) not pre-emphasized as most
people do when they hook up an external TNC to the mic circuits.

(I may have the tones reversed).  One of them can be higher than the other
a bit and work fine.  The other way around it simply will not work.
Bob

-----Original Message-----
From: AMSAT-BB <amsat-bb-bounces at amsat.org> On Behalf Of D. Craig Fox via
AMSAT-BB
Sent: Monday, May 18, 2020 6:18 PM
To: 'k6vug at sbcglobal.net' <k6vug at sbcglobal.net>; amsat-bb at amsat.org
Subject: Re: [amsat-bb] unable to dig over ISS

Thanks Umesh. Well I would agree except that several nights ago I pulled
out the D7 HT and elk, and digipeated numerous times on a nigh pass.
Immediately went to the base station and tried but no dice. Plus, on every
pass Ive tried on my base station, I see the stations I decoded show up on
the ISS spotter. So it remains as issue at my end.

Thank you

Craig
N6RSX

From: k6vug at sbcglobal.net <k6vug at sbcglobal.net>
Sent: Monday, May 18, 2020 2:22 PM
To: amsat-bb at amsat.org; D. Craig Fox <DCFox at rwglaw.com>
Subject: Re: [amsat-bb] unable to dig over ISS

Looking at when the problem started, I'm assuming the problem is related
to ISS turning off their packet systems regularly.

Long ago I was able to operate ISS packet throughout the pass, even drop
messages into their their BBS, etc., but for a considerable time now I
have pretty much given up working with ISS packet.

All other factors considered, the fact that your system gets ACK-ed on
144.390 is proof positive.  It has always been a guarantee to be able to
work ISS packet.

73!
Umesh,k6vug





On Monday, May 18, 2020, 11:40:40 AM PDT, D. Craig Fox via AMSAT-BB
<amsat-bb at amsat.org<mailto:amsat-bb at amsat.org>> wrote:


Posting this as a last resort as I ordinarily enjoy doing my own
troubleshooting, but this one has me perplexed. For normal sat ops I am
running a TS2Kx, 5 el 2m and 11 el 70 cm Directive Systems yagis on a
G5400. Doppler and rotor all run by SatPc32.  Up to about a year ago I ran
AGWPE and UISS and a USB Signalink (through ACC 2) to dig over ISS. Never
had a problem, except the occasional decode problem fixed by UX7HO
Soundmodem. I finally removed AGWPE and began using Sound Modem with UISS.
However, since then I have been unable to dig over ISS.  I decode just
fine. My transmissions sound like normal packet transmissions, listening
on a second receiver. I have used all of the online recommended settings
for both Sound Modem and UISS. I have played with the audio levels. I
substituted Signalinks in case that was the issue. Also, I have no problem
sending APRS over 144.39 using different "wide" settings and getting an
acknowledgement back. My "neighbor" Christy KB6LTY has provided mu ch
assistance, but still no joy.  I am missing something. So I'm hoping
someone has had a similar issue with a similar set up and can maybe send
me screen shots of their settings that work, especially in Sound Modem.
Or, any other suggestions would be greatly appreciated.

Thank you in advance

Craig
N6RSX
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From DCFox at rwglaw.com  Tue May 19 17:19:40 2020
From: DCFox at rwglaw.com (D. Craig Fox)
Date: Tue, 19 May 2020 17:19:40 +0000
Subject: [amsat-bb] unable to dig over ISS
In-Reply-To: <9f2324fc45962721d7b7d35517597848@mail.gmail.com>
References: <951626675da04f3caf80e976e92aab5a@RWGEX1.RWG.com>
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Thanks Bob! Maybe that is the issue. Now I just need to figure out how to analyze the tones being generated by my Signalink.

Thank you and 73

Craig
N6RSX

-----Original Message-----
From: Robert Bruninga <bruninga at usna.edu> 
Sent: Tuesday, May 19, 2020 7:47 AM
To: D. Craig Fox <DCFox at rwglaw.com>; amsat bb <amsat-bb at amsat.org>
Subject: RE: [amsat-bb] unable to dig over ISS

If the ISS radio is the Kenwood D700, it is quite sensitive to  unbalanced tones.  So your base station might work well with a local digi, but if the low tone is higher than the high tone by just a bit (or other way around), it will not be decoded by the D700.  This is because the kenwood is optimized for flat tones (at the discriminator) not pre-emphasized as most people do when they hook up an external TNC to the mic circuits.

(I may have the tones reversed).  One of them can be higher than the other a bit and work fine.  The other way around it simply will not work.
Bob

-----Original Message-----
From: AMSAT-BB <amsat-bb-bounces at amsat.org> On Behalf Of D. Craig Fox via AMSAT-BB
Sent: Monday, May 18, 2020 6:18 PM
To: 'k6vug at sbcglobal.net' <k6vug at sbcglobal.net>; amsat-bb at amsat.org
Subject: Re: [amsat-bb] unable to dig over ISS

Thanks Umesh. Well I would agree except that several nights ago I pulled out the D7 HT and elk, and digipeated numerous times on a nigh pass.
Immediately went to the base station and tried but no dice. Plus, on every pass Ive tried on my base station, I see the stations I decoded show up on the ISS spotter. So it remains as issue at my end.

Thank you

Craig
N6RSX

From: k6vug at sbcglobal.net <k6vug at sbcglobal.net>
Sent: Monday, May 18, 2020 2:22 PM
To: amsat-bb at amsat.org; D. Craig Fox <DCFox at rwglaw.com>
Subject: Re: [amsat-bb] unable to dig over ISS

Looking at when the problem started, I'm assuming the problem is related to ISS turning off their packet systems regularly.

Long ago I was able to operate ISS packet throughout the pass, even drop messages into their their BBS, etc., but for a considerable time now I have pretty much given up working with ISS packet.

All other factors considered, the fact that your system gets ACK-ed on
144.390 is proof positive.  It has always been a guarantee to be able to work ISS packet.

73!
Umesh,k6vug





On Monday, May 18, 2020, 11:40:40 AM PDT, D. Craig Fox via AMSAT-BB <amsat-bb at amsat.org<mailto:amsat-bb at amsat.org>> wrote:


Posting this as a last resort as I ordinarily enjoy doing my own troubleshooting, but this one has me perplexed. For normal sat ops I am running a TS2Kx, 5 el 2m and 11 el 70 cm Directive Systems yagis on a G5400. Doppler and rotor all run by SatPc32.  Up to about a year ago I ran AGWPE and UISS and a USB Signalink (through ACC 2) to dig over ISS. Never had a problem, except the occasional decode problem fixed by UX7HO Soundmodem. I finally removed AGWPE and began using Sound Modem with UISS.
However, since then I have been unable to dig over ISS.  I decode just fine. My transmissions sound like normal packet transmissions, listening on a second receiver. I have used all of the online recommended settings for both Sound Modem and UISS. I have played with the audio levels. I substituted Signalinks in case that was the issue. Also, I have no problem sending APRS over 144.39 using different "wide" settings and getting an acknowledgement back. My "neighbor" Christy KB6LTY has provided mu ch assistance, but still no joy.  I am missing something. So I'm hoping someone has had a similar issue with a similar set up and can maybe send me screen shots of their settings that work, especially in Sound Modem.
Or, any other suggestions would be greatly appreciated.

Thank you in advance

Craig
N6RSX
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From mountain.michelle at gmail.com  Tue May 19 17:28:40 2020
From: mountain.michelle at gmail.com (Michelle Thompson)
Date: Tue, 19 May 2020 10:28:40 -0700
Subject: [amsat-bb] ORI announces ARRL grant award that will directly
 benefit AMSAT engineering efforts
Message-ID: <CACvjz2WUq+ubFpCFj6T60NDFUKT_P12zp9nHFUpyfsZS=bfGrA@mail.gmail.com>

Amateur Radio Relay League (ARRL) Generously Awards a $3,000 Grant to
Support the Open Research Institute (ORI) Amateur Radio Satellite Service
Research and Development Program

ORI, a 501(c)(3) dedicated to open source research and development in
amateur radio, has been awarded a $3,000 grant from the ARRL Foundation.
This grant, the maximum amount, will be immediately applied to Phase 1 of
the Digital Multiplex Transponder research and development program. This
grant allows hardware prototypes for broadband microwave digital payloads
to proceed much more quickly.

All work completed by ORI is made available to the general public at no
cost.

A project that will directly and immediately benefit from this work is the
Amateur Radio Exploration (AREx) project, brought to you by Amateur Radio
on the International Space Station (ARISS). ARISS is a project sponsored by
the Amateur Radio Satellite Corporation (AMSAT).

AREx is devoted to designing and building amateur radio equipment for the
Lunar Orbiting Platform Gateway project. This lunar orbiting station will
have open source broadband microwave amateur equipment and affordable open
source ground stations. AREx is not limited to Gateway, as there are many
other opportunities under consideration that can re-use what is designed
and built.

Documentation about the transponder program that this award supports can be
found on the ORI website at the following links.

Overview:
https://openresearch.institute/2019/09/27/open-research-institute-phase-4-space-grant-application-overview/

Technical proposal:
https://openresearch.institute/2020/01/10/p4xt-digital-multiplexing-transponder-project-program-proposal/

Phase 1 statement of work can be found at the summary document linked
below.

Summary:
https://openresearch.institute/2020/02/21/summary-proposal-open-research-institute-phase-1-p4xt/

Established in 1973 by the American Radio Relay League, Inc. (ARRL) as an
independent and separate 501(c)(3) organization, the ARRL Foundation
administers programs to support the Amateur Radio community.

Funded entirely by the generous contributions of radio amateurs and
friends, ARRL Foundation administers programs for Amateur Radio award
scholarships for higher education, award grants for Amateur Radio projects,
and award special Amateur Radio program grants for The Victor C. Clark
Youth Incentive Program and The Jesse A. Bieberman Meritorious Membership
Program.

Find out more about the ARRL Foundation here:
http://www.arrl.org/the-arrl-foundation

Want to get involved? There has never been a better time be a microwave
enthusiast in open source amateur radio!

Contact Michelle Thompson at w5nyv at arrl.net for help in getting started or
for any questions or followup about this announcement.

Here are some of the organizations that will appreciate your time, energy,
effort, and enthusiasm.

ARISS is the home for AREx. ARISS can be found on the web at
https://www.ariss.org/

AMSAT North American is the home for ARISS. AMSAT is active in AREx in
multiple roles and can be found on the web at
https://amsat.org

JAMSAT supports AREx and has partnered with ORI to work on the Gateway
Ground Station. JAMSAT can be found on the web at
https://www.jamsat.or.jp

Open Research Institute supports AREx and open source amateur radio
research & development, primarily microwave.
Find ORI on the web at
https://openresearch.institute

From bruninga at usna.edu  Tue May 19 17:55:18 2020
From: bruninga at usna.edu (Robert Bruninga)
Date: Tue, 19 May 2020 13:55:18 -0400
Subject: [amsat-bb] unable to dig over ISS
In-Reply-To: <90949593e83a474da0d05a1811d54903@RWGEX1.RWG.com>
References: <951626675da04f3caf80e976e92aab5a@RWGEX1.RWG.com>
	<2075184537.782307.1589836907698@mail.yahoo.com>
	<9c2d3f1da76340de90ae5d30d4d9d957@RWGEX1.RWG.com>
	<9f2324fc45962721d7b7d35517597848@mail.gmail.com>
	<90949593e83a474da0d05a1811d54903@RWGEX1.RWG.com>
Message-ID: <dd2a50cc605cbeed1120f000af7c5b68@mail.gmail.com>

A series capacitor (experimental value until you hear the change in pitch on
another radio) will boost the high tone.  A parallel cap to ground
(experimental value) can reduce the high tone...

ARISS reports that the ericcson radio on ISS is quite deaf and so needs to
hear some power.  Also, they are not sure if the ARISS alias works.  Try
RS0ISS.

Bob
bob

-----Original Message-----
From: D. Craig Fox <DCFox at rwglaw.com>
Sent: Tuesday, May 19, 2020 1:20 PM
To: 'Robert Bruninga' <bruninga at usna.edu>
Cc: amsat-bb at amsat.org
Subject: RE: [amsat-bb] unable to dig over ISS

Thanks Bob! Maybe that is the issue. Now I just need to figure out how to
analyze the tones being generated by my Signalink.

Thank you and 73

Craig
N6RSX

-----Original Message-----
From: Robert Bruninga <bruninga at usna.edu>
Sent: Tuesday, May 19, 2020 7:47 AM
To: D. Craig Fox <DCFox at rwglaw.com>; amsat bb <amsat-bb at amsat.org>
Subject: RE: [amsat-bb] unable to dig over ISS

If the ISS radio is the Kenwood D700, it is quite sensitive to  unbalanced
tones.  So your base station might work well with a local digi, but if the
low tone is higher than the high tone by just a bit (or other way around),
it will not be decoded by the D700.  This is because the kenwood is
optimized for flat tones (at the discriminator) not pre-emphasized as most
people do when they hook up an external TNC to the mic circuits.

(I may have the tones reversed).  One of them can be higher than the other a
bit and work fine.  The other way around it simply will not work.
Bob

-----Original Message-----
From: AMSAT-BB <amsat-bb-bounces at amsat.org> On Behalf Of D. Craig Fox via
AMSAT-BB
Sent: Monday, May 18, 2020 6:18 PM
To: 'k6vug at sbcglobal.net' <k6vug at sbcglobal.net>; amsat-bb at amsat.org
Subject: Re: [amsat-bb] unable to dig over ISS

Thanks Umesh. Well I would agree except that several nights ago I pulled out
the D7 HT and elk, and digipeated numerous times on a nigh pass.
Immediately went to the base station and tried but no dice. Plus, on every
pass Ive tried on my base station, I see the stations I decoded show up on
the ISS spotter. So it remains as issue at my end.

Thank you

Craig
N6RSX

From: k6vug at sbcglobal.net <k6vug at sbcglobal.net>
Sent: Monday, May 18, 2020 2:22 PM
To: amsat-bb at amsat.org; D. Craig Fox <DCFox at rwglaw.com>
Subject: Re: [amsat-bb] unable to dig over ISS

Looking at when the problem started, I'm assuming the problem is related to
ISS turning off their packet systems regularly.

Long ago I was able to operate ISS packet throughout the pass, even drop
messages into their their BBS, etc., but for a considerable time now I have
pretty much given up working with ISS packet.

All other factors considered, the fact that your system gets ACK-ed on
144.390 is proof positive.  It has always been a guarantee to be able to
work ISS packet.

73!
Umesh,k6vug





On Monday, May 18, 2020, 11:40:40 AM PDT, D. Craig Fox via AMSAT-BB
<amsat-bb at amsat.org<mailto:amsat-bb at amsat.org>> wrote:


Posting this as a last resort as I ordinarily enjoy doing my own
troubleshooting, but this one has me perplexed. For normal sat ops I am
running a TS2Kx, 5 el 2m and 11 el 70 cm Directive Systems yagis on a G5400.
Doppler and rotor all run by SatPc32.  Up to about a year ago I ran AGWPE
and UISS and a USB Signalink (through ACC 2) to dig over ISS. Never had a
problem, except the occasional decode problem fixed by UX7HO Soundmodem. I
finally removed AGWPE and began using Sound Modem with UISS.
However, since then I have been unable to dig over ISS.  I decode just fine.
My transmissions sound like normal packet transmissions, listening on a
second receiver. I have used all of the online recommended settings for both
Sound Modem and UISS. I have played with the audio levels. I substituted
Signalinks in case that was the issue. Also, I have no problem sending APRS
over 144.39 using different "wide" settings and getting an acknowledgement
back. My "neighbor" Christy KB6LTY has provided mu ch assistance, but still
no joy.  I am missing something. So I'm hoping someone has had a similar
issue with a similar set up and can maybe send me screen shots of their
settings that work, especially in Sound Modem.
Or, any other suggestions would be greatly appreciated.

Thank you in advance

Craig
N6RSX
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From DCFox at rwglaw.com  Tue May 19 17:59:42 2020
From: DCFox at rwglaw.com (D. Craig Fox)
Date: Tue, 19 May 2020 17:59:42 +0000
Subject: [amsat-bb] unable to dig over ISS
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References: <951626675da04f3caf80e976e92aab5a@RWGEX1.RWG.com>
	<2075184537.782307.1589836907698@mail.yahoo.com>
	<9c2d3f1da76340de90ae5d30d4d9d957@RWGEX1.RWG.com>
	<9f2324fc45962721d7b7d35517597848@mail.gmail.com>
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Thanks Bob. Not sure but I seem to recall that sound modem has a tone calibration function which may allow me to do as you suggest.  I have regularly tried RS0ISS. Both ARISS and RS0ISS used to work fine for me.

Craig
N6RSX

-----Original Message-----
From: Robert Bruninga <bruninga at usna.edu> 
Sent: Tuesday, May 19, 2020 10:55 AM
To: D. Craig Fox <DCFox at rwglaw.com>
Cc: amsat-bb at amsat.org
Subject: RE: [amsat-bb] unable to dig over ISS

A series capacitor (experimental value until you hear the change in pitch on another radio) will boost the high tone.  A parallel cap to ground (experimental value) can reduce the high tone...

ARISS reports that the ericcson radio on ISS is quite deaf and so needs to hear some power.  Also, they are not sure if the ARISS alias works.  Try RS0ISS.

Bob
bob

-----Original Message-----
From: D. Craig Fox <DCFox at rwglaw.com>
Sent: Tuesday, May 19, 2020 1:20 PM
To: 'Robert Bruninga' <bruninga at usna.edu>
Cc: amsat-bb at amsat.org
Subject: RE: [amsat-bb] unable to dig over ISS

Thanks Bob! Maybe that is the issue. Now I just need to figure out how to analyze the tones being generated by my Signalink.

Thank you and 73

Craig
N6RSX

-----Original Message-----
From: Robert Bruninga <bruninga at usna.edu>
Sent: Tuesday, May 19, 2020 7:47 AM
To: D. Craig Fox <DCFox at rwglaw.com>; amsat bb <amsat-bb at amsat.org>
Subject: RE: [amsat-bb] unable to dig over ISS

If the ISS radio is the Kenwood D700, it is quite sensitive to  unbalanced tones.  So your base station might work well with a local digi, but if the low tone is higher than the high tone by just a bit (or other way around), it will not be decoded by the D700.  This is because the kenwood is optimized for flat tones (at the discriminator) not pre-emphasized as most people do when they hook up an external TNC to the mic circuits.

(I may have the tones reversed).  One of them can be higher than the other a bit and work fine.  The other way around it simply will not work.
Bob

-----Original Message-----
From: AMSAT-BB <amsat-bb-bounces at amsat.org> On Behalf Of D. Craig Fox via AMSAT-BB
Sent: Monday, May 18, 2020 6:18 PM
To: 'k6vug at sbcglobal.net' <k6vug at sbcglobal.net>; amsat-bb at amsat.org
Subject: Re: [amsat-bb] unable to dig over ISS

Thanks Umesh. Well I would agree except that several nights ago I pulled out the D7 HT and elk, and digipeated numerous times on a nigh pass.
Immediately went to the base station and tried but no dice. Plus, on every pass Ive tried on my base station, I see the stations I decoded show up on the ISS spotter. So it remains as issue at my end.

Thank you

Craig
N6RSX

From: k6vug at sbcglobal.net <k6vug at sbcglobal.net>
Sent: Monday, May 18, 2020 2:22 PM
To: amsat-bb at amsat.org; D. Craig Fox <DCFox at rwglaw.com>
Subject: Re: [amsat-bb] unable to dig over ISS

Looking at when the problem started, I'm assuming the problem is related to ISS turning off their packet systems regularly.

Long ago I was able to operate ISS packet throughout the pass, even drop messages into their their BBS, etc., but for a considerable time now I have pretty much given up working with ISS packet.

All other factors considered, the fact that your system gets ACK-ed on
144.390 is proof positive.  It has always been a guarantee to be able to work ISS packet.

73!
Umesh,k6vug





On Monday, May 18, 2020, 11:40:40 AM PDT, D. Craig Fox via AMSAT-BB <amsat-bb at amsat.org<mailto:amsat-bb at amsat.org>> wrote:


Posting this as a last resort as I ordinarily enjoy doing my own troubleshooting, but this one has me perplexed. For normal sat ops I am running a TS2Kx, 5 el 2m and 11 el 70 cm Directive Systems yagis on a G5400.
Doppler and rotor all run by SatPc32.  Up to about a year ago I ran AGWPE and UISS and a USB Signalink (through ACC 2) to dig over ISS. Never had a problem, except the occasional decode problem fixed by UX7HO Soundmodem. I finally removed AGWPE and began using Sound Modem with UISS.
However, since then I have been unable to dig over ISS.  I decode just fine.
My transmissions sound like normal packet transmissions, listening on a second receiver. I have used all of the online recommended settings for both Sound Modem and UISS. I have played with the audio levels. I substituted Signalinks in case that was the issue. Also, I have no problem sending APRS over 144.39 using different "wide" settings and getting an acknowledgement back. My "neighbor" Christy KB6LTY has provided mu ch assistance, but still no joy.  I am missing something. So I'm hoping someone has had a similar issue with a similar set up and can maybe send me screen shots of their settings that work, especially in Sound Modem.
Or, any other suggestions would be greatly appreciated.

Thank you in advance

Craig
N6RSX
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From scott23192 at gmail.com  Tue May 19 21:08:07 2020
From: scott23192 at gmail.com (Scott)
Date: Tue, 19 May 2020 17:08:07 -0400
Subject: [amsat-bb] unable to dig over ISS
In-Reply-To: <dc3aec86390645ff8e2f50bb199cdd45@RWGEX1.RWG.com>
References: <951626675da04f3caf80e976e92aab5a@RWGEX1.RWG.com>
	<2075184537.782307.1589836907698@mail.yahoo.com>
	<9c2d3f1da76340de90ae5d30d4d9d957@RWGEX1.RWG.com>
	<9f2324fc45962721d7b7d35517597848@mail.gmail.com>
	<90949593e83a474da0d05a1811d54903@RWGEX1.RWG.com>
	<dd2a50cc605cbeed1120f000af7c5b68@mail.gmail.com>
	<dc3aec86390645ff8e2f50bb199cdd45@RWGEX1.RWG.com>
Message-ID: <CAJCSnOakh23yQoQxXPNzKBSq0V_yCtbKr7pWxekhjXsCR2B8TQ@mail.gmail.com>

To "CQ" via "ARISS" continues to work very well for the ISS digipeater.

73!

-Scott,  K4KDR

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

On Tue, May 19, 2020 at 2:05 PM D. Craig Fox via AMSAT-BB <
amsat-bb at amsat.org> wrote:

> Thanks Bob. Not sure but I seem to recall that sound modem has a tone
> calibration function which may allow me to do as you suggest.  I have
> regularly tried RS0ISS. Both ARISS and RS0ISS used to work fine for me.
>
> Craig
> N6RSX
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Robert Bruninga <bruninga at usna.edu>
> Sent: Tuesday, May 19, 2020 10:55 AM
> To: D. Craig Fox <DCFox at rwglaw.com>
> Cc: amsat-bb at amsat.org
> Subject: RE: [amsat-bb] unable to dig over ISS
>
> A series capacitor (experimental value until you hear the change in pitch
> on another radio) will boost the high tone.  A parallel cap to ground
> (experimental value) can reduce the high tone...
>
> ARISS reports that the ericcson radio on ISS is quite deaf and so needs to
> hear some power.  Also, they are not sure if the ARISS alias works.  Try
> RS0ISS.
>
> Bob
> bob
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: D. Craig Fox <DCFox at rwglaw.com>
> Sent: Tuesday, May 19, 2020 1:20 PM
> To: 'Robert Bruninga' <bruninga at usna.edu>
> Cc: amsat-bb at amsat.org
> Subject: RE: [amsat-bb] unable to dig over ISS
>
> Thanks Bob! Maybe that is the issue. Now I just need to figure out how to
> analyze the tones being generated by my Signalink.
>
> Thank you and 73
>
> Craig
> N6RSX
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Robert Bruninga <bruninga at usna.edu>
> Sent: Tuesday, May 19, 2020 7:47 AM
> To: D. Craig Fox <DCFox at rwglaw.com>; amsat bb <amsat-bb at amsat.org>
> Subject: RE: [amsat-bb] unable to dig over ISS
>
> If the ISS radio is the Kenwood D700, it is quite sensitive to  unbalanced
> tones.  So your base station might work well with a local digi, but if the
> low tone is higher than the high tone by just a bit (or other way around),
> it will not be decoded by the D700.  This is because the kenwood is
> optimized for flat tones (at the discriminator) not pre-emphasized as most
> people do when they hook up an external TNC to the mic circuits.
>
> (I may have the tones reversed).  One of them can be higher than the other
> a bit and work fine.  The other way around it simply will not work.
> Bob
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: AMSAT-BB <amsat-bb-bounces at amsat.org> On Behalf Of D. Craig Fox via
> AMSAT-BB
> Sent: Monday, May 18, 2020 6:18 PM
> To: 'k6vug at sbcglobal.net' <k6vug at sbcglobal.net>; amsat-bb at amsat.org
> Subject: Re: [amsat-bb] unable to dig over ISS
>
> Thanks Umesh. Well I would agree except that several nights ago I pulled
> out the D7 HT and elk, and digipeated numerous times on a nigh pass.
> Immediately went to the base station and tried but no dice. Plus, on every
> pass Ive tried on my base station, I see the stations I decoded show up on
> the ISS spotter. So it remains as issue at my end.
>
> Thank you
>
> Craig
> N6RSX
>
> From: k6vug at sbcglobal.net <k6vug at sbcglobal.net>
> Sent: Monday, May 18, 2020 2:22 PM
> To: amsat-bb at amsat.org; D. Craig Fox <DCFox at rwglaw.com>
> Subject: Re: [amsat-bb] unable to dig over ISS
>
> Looking at when the problem started, I'm assuming the problem is related
> to ISS turning off their packet systems regularly.
>
> Long ago I was able to operate ISS packet throughout the pass, even drop
> messages into their their BBS, etc., but for a considerable time now I have
> pretty much given up working with ISS packet.
>
> All other factors considered, the fact that your system gets ACK-ed on
> 144.390 is proof positive.  It has always been a guarantee to be able to
> work ISS packet.
>
> 73!
> Umesh,k6vug
>
>
>
>
>
> On Monday, May 18, 2020, 11:40:40 AM PDT, D. Craig Fox via AMSAT-BB <
> amsat-bb at amsat.org<mailto:amsat-bb at amsat.org>> wrote:
>
>
> Posting this as a last resort as I ordinarily enjoy doing my own
> troubleshooting, but this one has me perplexed. For normal sat ops I am
> running a TS2Kx, 5 el 2m and 11 el 70 cm Directive Systems yagis on a G5400.
> Doppler and rotor all run by SatPc32.  Up to about a year ago I ran AGWPE
> and UISS and a USB Signalink (through ACC 2) to dig over ISS. Never had a
> problem, except the occasional decode problem fixed by UX7HO Soundmodem. I
> finally removed AGWPE and began using Sound Modem with UISS.
> However, since then I have been unable to dig over ISS.  I decode just
> fine.
> My transmissions sound like normal packet transmissions, listening on a
> second receiver. I have used all of the online recommended settings for
> both Sound Modem and UISS. I have played with the audio levels. I
> substituted Signalinks in case that was the issue. Also, I have no problem
> sending APRS over 144.39 using different "wide" settings and getting an
> acknowledgement back. My "neighbor" Christy KB6LTY has provided mu ch
> assistance, but still no joy.  I am missing something. So I'm hoping
> someone has had a similar issue with a similar set up and can maybe send me
> screen shots of their settings that work, especially in Sound Modem.
> Or, any other suggestions would be greatly appreciated.
>
> Thank you in advance
>
> Craig
> N6RSX
>

From nanrspm at gmail.com  Wed May 20 05:58:00 2020
From: nanrspm at gmail.com (Tanan Rangseeprom)
Date: Wed, 20 May 2020 12:58:00 +0700
Subject: [amsat-bb] E2STAYHOME on NB mode for QO-100
Message-ID: <CAMw-yOUsDPZOcrQoOpJXkuAZpE_qHaxY9aPoro_HUT_6d0Mpsw@mail.gmail.com>

Hi

Prepare for E2STAYHOME on NB mode for Es'hail 2 QO-100 geostationary
satellite in end of this weeks. Thailand's regulator the National
Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (NBTC) has issued a
special callsign to The Radio Amateur Society of Thailand founded
under the royal patronage of the King of Thailand (RAST). which is
E2STAYHOME. RAST will be operating using this callsign on all bands
and in all modes. For details will be comming soon.

73 de HS1JAN
Tanan Rangseeprom

From zmetzing at pobox.com  Wed May 20 14:01:39 2020
From: zmetzing at pobox.com (Zach Metzinger)
Date: Wed, 20 May 2020 09:01:39 -0500
Subject: [amsat-bb] Mini Satellite-Antenna Rotator Mk1
Message-ID: <c9a0b4e8-8c75-9793-61ba-2513e2158bf8@pobox.com>


I saw this on rec.radio.amateur.moderated and thought I'd forward it.

https://www.sarcnet.org/rotator-mk1.html

--- Zach
N0ZGO

From saguaroastro at cox.net  Wed May 20 14:09:38 2020
From: saguaroastro at cox.net (saguaroastro)
Date: Wed, 20 May 2020 07:09:38 -0700
Subject: [amsat-bb] Mini Satellite-Antenna Rotator Mk1
In-Reply-To: <c9a0b4e8-8c75-9793-61ba-2513e2158bf8@pobox.com>
Message-ID: <20200520140947.18E2E845C@lansing182.amsat.org>

One of the regular poster on the fb page from the Philippines just built this. Intrigued me so I put it on the to do list. Looks like a good portable solution.73Rick Tejera (K7TEJ)Saguaro Astronomy ClubWww.saguaroastro.orgThunderbird Astronomy ClubWww.w7tbc.org
-------- Original message --------From: Zach Metzinger via AMSAT-BB <amsat-bb at amsat.org> Date: 5/20/20  07:02  (GMT-07:00) To: AMSAT-BB <amsat-bb at amsat.org> Subject: [amsat-bb] Mini Satellite-Antenna Rotator Mk1 I saw this on rec.radio.amateur.moderated and thought I'd forward it.https://www.sarcnet.org/rotator-mk1.html--- ZachN0ZGO_______________________________________________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: https://www.amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb

From e.krome at comcast.net  Wed May 20 14:32:37 2020
From: e.krome at comcast.net (Ed Krome)
Date: Wed, 20 May 2020 10:32:37 -0400
Subject: [amsat-bb] Mini Satellite-Antenna Rotator Mk1
In-Reply-To: <c9a0b4e8-8c75-9793-61ba-2513e2158bf8@pobox.com>
References: <c9a0b4e8-8c75-9793-61ba-2513e2158bf8@pobox.com>
Message-ID: <B5B66571-7D19-4E37-B1D4-7D218217CFA8@comcast.net>

How come watching grade school kids build/program this kind of stuff makes me feel like a slacker?

Ed K9EK

Sent from my iPhone

> On May 20, 2020, at 10:03 AM, Zach Metzinger via AMSAT-BB <amsat-bb at amsat.org> wrote:
> 
> ?
> I saw this on rec.radio.amateur.moderated and thought I'd forward it.
> 
> https://www.sarcnet.org/rotator-mk1.html
> 
> --- Zach
> N0ZGO
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From propgrinder at gmail.com  Wed May 20 14:45:18 2020
From: propgrinder at gmail.com (Bob Hammond)
Date: Wed, 20 May 2020 07:45:18 -0700
Subject: [amsat-bb] Mini Satellite-Antenna Rotator Mk1
In-Reply-To: <B5B66571-7D19-4E37-B1D4-7D218217CFA8@comcast.net>
References: <c9a0b4e8-8c75-9793-61ba-2513e2158bf8@pobox.com>
	<B5B66571-7D19-4E37-B1D4-7D218217CFA8@comcast.net>
Message-ID: <CAKoB7OqUFH9SF+=EmjD4eQ-_6GdJXX06VbzTmxxMAoAf36GVdA@mail.gmail.com>

That is very cool.  I wish I'd seen this a year or two ago when I built the
WRAPS tracker.

Bob W7OTJ

On Wed, May 20, 2020 at 7:35 AM Ed Krome via AMSAT-BB <amsat-bb at amsat.org>
wrote:

> How come watching grade school kids build/program this kind of stuff makes
> me feel like a slacker?
>
> Ed K9EK
>
> Sent from my iPhone
>
> > On May 20, 2020, at 10:03 AM, Zach Metzinger via AMSAT-BB <
> amsat-bb at amsat.org> wrote:
> >
> > ?
> > I saw this on rec.radio.amateur.moderated and thought I'd forward it.
> >
> > https://www.sarcnet.org/rotator-mk1.html
> >
> > --- Zach
> > N0ZGO
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From zmetzing at pobox.com  Wed May 20 15:03:36 2020
From: zmetzing at pobox.com (Zach Metzinger)
Date: Wed, 20 May 2020 10:03:36 -0500
Subject: [amsat-bb] Mini Satellite-Antenna Rotator Mk1
In-Reply-To: <B5B66571-7D19-4E37-B1D4-7D218217CFA8@comcast.net>
References: <c9a0b4e8-8c75-9793-61ba-2513e2158bf8@pobox.com>
	<B5B66571-7D19-4E37-B1D4-7D218217CFA8@comcast.net>
Message-ID: <358c0fb0-f9ba-1214-bcc1-1c4e711b7747@pobox.com>

On 05/20/20 09:32, Ed Krome wrote:
> How come watching grade school kids build/program this kind of stuff makes me feel like a slacker?

Indeed. I'm currently using the SatNOGS v2 rotator box as an occasional 
foot-rest under my desk.

One would think that this work-from-home thing would provide more 
opportunities for project completion, but one would be wrong. :-(

--- Zach
N0ZGO

From bwilkins at gmail.com  Wed May 20 15:31:51 2020
From: bwilkins at gmail.com (Brian Wilkins KO4AQF)
Date: Wed, 20 May 2020 11:31:51 -0400
Subject: [amsat-bb] Mini Satellite-Antenna Rotator Mk1
In-Reply-To: <358c0fb0-f9ba-1214-bcc1-1c4e711b7747@pobox.com>
References: <c9a0b4e8-8c75-9793-61ba-2513e2158bf8@pobox.com>
	<B5B66571-7D19-4E37-B1D4-7D218217CFA8@comcast.net>
	<358c0fb0-f9ba-1214-bcc1-1c4e711b7747@pobox.com>
Message-ID: <CAO_Eq307=ww2RRBoJLLNrjFL=OZj7fHjq1-=it35hmxZqCgT9w@mail.gmail.com>

Here is another version of the same idea that is more plug and play. Uses a
ChannelMaster 9521A, PstRotator Software and USB-UIRT.

http://k3rrr.com/cheap-computer-controlled-tv-rotor-for-amsat-satellites-and-includes-free-satellite-tracking-with-pstrotator-and-the-usb-uirt/


On Wed, May 20, 2020 at 11:05 AM Zach Metzinger via AMSAT-BB <
amsat-bb at amsat.org> wrote:

> On 05/20/20 09:32, Ed Krome wrote:
> > How come watching grade school kids build/program this kind of stuff
> makes me feel like a slacker?
>
> Indeed. I'm currently using the SatNOGS v2 rotator box as an occasional
> foot-rest under my desk.
>
> One would think that this work-from-home thing would provide more
> opportunities for project completion, but one would be wrong. :-(
>
> --- Zach
> N0ZGO
> _______________________________________________
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From jim at coloradosatellite.com  Wed May 20 15:44:24 2020
From: jim at coloradosatellite.com (Jim White)
Date: Wed, 20 May 2020 09:44:24 -0600
Subject: [amsat-bb] SatPC32 won't center on station
Message-ID: <2daeeea8-7af1-3b47-f83b-1345853f2d57@coloradosatellite.com>

SatPc32 question.? New installation.

Under Setup/Options I have Center Map on Observer selected.? But it is 
centered on and following the satellite instead.? I'm running it as 
administrator and any options I change do show up after I quit and 
restart.? I am restarting after I make changes.

I seem to be missing an option that makes it center on observer and stay 
there.

Jim, WD0E


From skristof at etczone.com  Wed May 20 15:51:34 2020
From: skristof at etczone.com (Steve Kristoff)
Date: Wed, 20 May 2020 11:51:34 -0400
Subject: [amsat-bb] Source for UISS software
Message-ID: <69a786979496456b8db2225a8b71a863@etczone.com>


I want to download the latest UISS version, but none of the links that come up in Google or Bing seem to work. I just get an error message after the computer tries to connect for awhile.
I'm connected to the internet just fine. All other websites are easy to get to,
Has anyone else had a problem getting the UISS download? Is there an alternate site? Is there an alternative program besides UISS that isn't too daunting to configure (I'm not a computer whiz)?

Steve AI9IN
?


From k0jm.mark at gmail.com  Wed May 20 15:59:44 2020
From: k0jm.mark at gmail.com (Mark Johns, K0JM)
Date: Wed, 20 May 2020 10:59:44 -0500
Subject: [amsat-bb] SatPC32 won't center on station
In-Reply-To: <2daeeea8-7af1-3b47-f83b-1345853f2d57@coloradosatellite.com>
References: <2daeeea8-7af1-3b47-f83b-1345853f2d57@coloradosatellite.com>
Message-ID: <CADDbS5C3cpDuNKsEXF3TbG9q1nnzeC=OqGUTPdFQM+p=7Phbxw@mail.gmail.com>

Why are you running as administrator? SatPC32 does not require elevated
privileges. That may be an issue.
--
Mark D. Johns, K?JM
AMSAT Ambassador & News Service Editor
Brooklyn Park, MN USA   EN35hd
-----------------------------------------------
"Heaven goes by favor; if it went by merit,
   you would stay out and your dog would go in."
    ---Mark Twain


On Wed, May 20, 2020 at 10:57 AM Jim White via AMSAT-BB <amsat-bb at amsat.org>
wrote:

> SatPc32 question.  New installation.
>
> Under Setup/Options I have Center Map on Observer selected.  But it is
> centered on and following the satellite instead.  I'm running it as
> administrator and any options I change do show up after I quit and
> restart.  I am restarting after I make changes.
>
> I seem to be missing an option that makes it center on observer and stay
> there.
>
> Jim, WD0E
>
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From charlieray at gmail.com  Wed May 20 16:10:56 2020
From: charlieray at gmail.com (Charles Reiche)
Date: Wed, 20 May 2020 12:10:56 -0400
Subject: [amsat-bb] SatPC32 won't center on station
In-Reply-To: <CADDbS5C3cpDuNKsEXF3TbG9q1nnzeC=OqGUTPdFQM+p=7Phbxw@mail.gmail.com>
References: <2daeeea8-7af1-3b47-f83b-1345853f2d57@coloradosatellite.com>
	<CADDbS5C3cpDuNKsEXF3TbG9q1nnzeC=OqGUTPdFQM+p=7Phbxw@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <CAMkCmDr1r2ozVkazABRQ9KuCRPAT4_8KRRyQzde_xDwcJYvq=g@mail.gmail.com>

Make sure you are using Zoom factor 1  "Z1"
Window size W1-W3 on Z1 will center on the satellite selected, at least it
does for me.
W4 and W5 are locked to Z1, maybe to do with my screen resolution?


73
N3CRT
Charles Reiche


On Wed, May 20, 2020 at 12:06 PM Mark Johns, K0JM via AMSAT-BB <
amsat-bb at amsat.org> wrote:

> Why are you running as administrator? SatPC32 does not require elevated
> privileges. That may be an issue.
> --
> Mark D. Johns, K?JM
> AMSAT Ambassador & News Service Editor
> Brooklyn Park, MN USA   EN35hd
> -----------------------------------------------
> "Heaven goes by favor; if it went by merit,
>    you would stay out and your dog would go in."
>     ---Mark Twain
>
>
> On Wed, May 20, 2020 at 10:57 AM Jim White via AMSAT-BB <
> amsat-bb at amsat.org>
> wrote:
>
> > SatPc32 question.  New installation.
> >
> > Under Setup/Options I have Center Map on Observer selected.  But it is
> > centered on and following the satellite instead.  I'm running it as
> > administrator and any options I change do show up after I quit and
> > restart.  I am restarting after I make changes.
> >
> > I seem to be missing an option that makes it center on observer and stay
> > there.
> >
> > Jim, WD0E
> >
> > _______________________________________________
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From skristof at etczone.com  Wed May 20 16:22:07 2020
From: skristof at etczone.com (Steve Kristoff)
Date: Wed, 20 May 2020 12:22:07 -0400
Subject: [amsat-bb] Source for UISS software
In-Reply-To: <69a786979496456b8db2225a8b71a863@etczone.com>
References: <69a786979496456b8db2225a8b71a863@etczone.com>
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Well, I found a source for a slightly earlier version and it seems to work OK. It seems to work better using Soundmodem rather than Direwolf. So, I am functional, but if anyone has any comments, hints, or tips, I wouldn't mind hearing them.

Steve AI9IN
?
----- Original Message -----
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Date: 05/20/20 12:01
To: AMSAT (amsat-bb at amsat.org)
Subject: [amsat-bb] Source for UISS software

I want to download the latest UISS version, but none of the links that come up in Google or Bing seem to work. I just get an error message after the computer tries to connect for awhile.
I'm connected to the internet just fine. All other websites are easy to get to,
Has anyone else had a problem getting the UISS download? Is there an alternate site? Is there an alternative program besides UISS that isn't too daunting to configure (I'm not a computer whiz)?

Steve AI9IN


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From skristof at etczone.com  Wed May 20 16:28:56 2020
From: skristof at etczone.com (Steve Kristoff)
Date: Wed, 20 May 2020 12:28:56 -0400
Subject: [amsat-bb] Source for UISS software
In-Reply-To: <CAEVbYfk9D0xBAVbRmJNkod+4v7nhiLf8g_eFRC4Bv_CAu_zo1Q@mail.gmail.com>
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	<CAEVbYfk9D0xBAVbRmJNkod+4v7nhiLf8g_eFRC4Bv_CAu_zo1Q@mail.gmail.com>
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That's the site that my computer will not connect to. I don't know why.
Steve AI9IN
?
----- Original Message -----
From: Jari A (oh2fqv at gmail.com)
Date: 05/20/20 12:18
To: Steve Kristoff (skristof at etczone.com)
Subject: Re: [amsat-bb] Source for UISS software


Here

http://users.belgacom.net/hamradio/uiss.htm

Regards,

: Jari / oh2fqv

On Wed, May 20, 2020 at 7:02 PM Steve Kristoff via AMSAT-BB <amsat-bb at amsat.org> wrote:

I want to download the latest UISS version, but none of the links that come up in Google or Bing seem to work. I just get an error message after the computer tries to connect for awhile.
I'm connected to the internet just fine. All other websites are easy to get to,
Has anyone else had a problem getting the UISS download? Is there an alternate site? Is there an alternative program besides UISS that isn't too daunting to configure (I'm not a computer whiz)?

Steve AI9IN


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From scott23192 at gmail.com  Wed May 20 16:34:56 2020
From: scott23192 at gmail.com (Scott)
Date: Wed, 20 May 2020 12:34:56 -0400
Subject: [amsat-bb] Source for UISS software
In-Reply-To: <8bf26f157e0e140bac33d75ec7dc7090@etczone.com>
References: <69a786979496456b8db2225a8b71a863@etczone.com>
	<8bf26f157e0e140bac33d75ec7dc7090@etczone.com>
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If the author's website is unavailable, you're welcome to a copy of the
v5.4.2 installer which I've uploaded to:

https://www.qsl.net/k/k4kdr//downloads/UISS-5.4.2/

-Scott,  K4KDR

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

On Wed, May 20, 2020 at 12:23 PM Steve Kristoff via AMSAT-BB <
amsat-bb at amsat.org> wrote:

>
> Well, I found a source for a slightly earlier version and it seems to work
> OK. It seems to work better using Soundmodem rather than Direwolf. So, I am
> functional, but if anyone has any comments, hints, or tips, I wouldn't mind
> hearing them.
>
> Steve AI9IN
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: Steve Kristoff via AMSAT-BB (amsat-bb at amsat.org)
> Date: 05/20/20 12:01
> To: AMSAT (amsat-bb at amsat.org)
> Subject: [amsat-bb] Source for UISS software
>
> I want to download the latest UISS version, but none of the links that
> come up in Google or Bing seem to work. I just get an error message after
> the computer tries to connect for awhile.
> I'm connected to the internet just fine. All other websites are easy to
> get to,
> Has anyone else had a problem getting the UISS download? Is there an
> alternate site? Is there an alternative program besides UISS that isn't too
> daunting to configure (I'm not a computer whiz)?
>
> Steve AI9IN
>

From erich.eichmann at t-online.de  Wed May 20 16:47:23 2020
From: erich.eichmann at t-online.de (Erich Eichmann)
Date: Wed, 20 May 2020 18:47:23 +0200
Subject: [amsat-bb] SatPC32 won't center on station
In-Reply-To: <2daeeea8-7af1-3b47-f83b-1345853f2d57@coloradosatellite.com>
References: <2daeeea8-7af1-3b47-f83b-1345853f2d57@coloradosatellite.com>
Message-ID: <3e7f1104-d1d5-5f47-88f8-306350d712eb@t-online.de>

With Zoom 2 the map is always centered on the satellite to avoid that 
the footprint is outside the visible part of the map.
73s, Erich, DK1TB

20.05.2020 um 17:44 schrieb Jim White via AMSAT-BB:

> SatPc32 question.? New installation.
>
> Under Setup/Options I have Center Map on Observer selected.? But it is 
> centered on and following the satellite instead.? I'm running it as 
> administrator and any options I change do show up after I quit and 
> restart.? I am restarting after I make changes.
>
> I seem to be missing an option that makes it center on observer and 
> stay there.
>
> Jim, WD0E
>
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From jim at coloradosatellite.com  Wed May 20 16:48:10 2020
From: jim at coloradosatellite.com (Jim White)
Date: Wed, 20 May 2020 10:48:10 -0600
Subject: [amsat-bb] SatPC32 won't center on station
In-Reply-To: <3e7f1104-d1d5-5f47-88f8-306350d712eb@t-online.de>
References: <2daeeea8-7af1-3b47-f83b-1345853f2d57@coloradosatellite.com>
	<3e7f1104-d1d5-5f47-88f8-306350d712eb@t-online.de>
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Thanks Erich.

And can you tell me the name of the DDE you use and if is has changed 
recently?

Jim

On 5/20/2020 10:47 AM, Erich Eichmann wrote:
> With Zoom 2 the map is always centered on the satellite to avoid that 
> the footprint is outside the visible part of the map.
> 73s, Erich, DK1TB
>
> 20.05.2020 um 17:44 schrieb Jim White via AMSAT-BB:
>
>> SatPc32 question.? New installation.
>>
>> Under Setup/Options I have Center Map on Observer selected.? But it 
>> is centered on and following the satellite instead.? I'm running it 
>> as administrator and any options I change do show up after I quit and 
>> restart.? I am restarting after I make changes.
>>
>> I seem to be missing an option that makes it center on observer and 
>> stay there.
>>
>> Jim, WD0E
>>
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From DCFox at rwglaw.com  Wed May 20 17:01:19 2020
From: DCFox at rwglaw.com (D. Craig Fox)
Date: Wed, 20 May 2020 17:01:19 +0000
Subject: [amsat-bb] unable to dig over ISS
In-Reply-To: <CAJCSnOakh23yQoQxXPNzKBSq0V_yCtbKr7pWxekhjXsCR2B8TQ@mail.gmail.com>
References: <951626675da04f3caf80e976e92aab5a@RWGEX1.RWG.com>
	<2075184537.782307.1589836907698@mail.yahoo.com>
	<9c2d3f1da76340de90ae5d30d4d9d957@RWGEX1.RWG.com>
	<9f2324fc45962721d7b7d35517597848@mail.gmail.com>
	<90949593e83a474da0d05a1811d54903@RWGEX1.RWG.com>
	<dd2a50cc605cbeed1120f000af7c5b68@mail.gmail.com>
	<dc3aec86390645ff8e2f50bb199cdd45@RWGEX1.RWG.com>
	<CAJCSnOakh23yQoQxXPNzKBSq0V_yCtbKr7pWxekhjXsCR2B8TQ@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <cd5bd57e782a4ad0af63e2f80a3e2ce9@RWGEX1.RWG.com>

Thank you Scott and everyone else for offering suggestions. I always used ARISS but also tried RS0ISS as it used to work as well.  None of the obvious stuff has helped.

73,
Craig
N6RSX 

-----Original Message-----
From: AMSAT-BB <amsat-bb-bounces at amsat.org> On Behalf Of Scott via AMSAT-BB
Sent: Tuesday, May 19, 2020 2:08 PM
Cc: amsat-bb at amsat.org
Subject: Re: [amsat-bb] unable to dig over ISS

To "CQ" via "ARISS" continues to work very well for the ISS digipeater.

73!

-Scott,  K4KDR

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

On Tue, May 19, 2020 at 2:05 PM D. Craig Fox via AMSAT-BB < amsat-bb at amsat.org> wrote:

> Thanks Bob. Not sure but I seem to recall that sound modem has a tone 
> calibration function which may allow me to do as you suggest.  I have 
> regularly tried RS0ISS. Both ARISS and RS0ISS used to work fine for me.
>
> Craig
> N6RSX
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Robert Bruninga <bruninga at usna.edu>
> Sent: Tuesday, May 19, 2020 10:55 AM
> To: D. Craig Fox <DCFox at rwglaw.com>
> Cc: amsat-bb at amsat.org
> Subject: RE: [amsat-bb] unable to dig over ISS
>
> A series capacitor (experimental value until you hear the change in 
> pitch on another radio) will boost the high tone.  A parallel cap to 
> ground (experimental value) can reduce the high tone...
>
> ARISS reports that the ericcson radio on ISS is quite deaf and so 
> needs to hear some power.  Also, they are not sure if the ARISS alias 
> works.  Try RS0ISS.
>
> Bob
> bob
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: D. Craig Fox <DCFox at rwglaw.com>
> Sent: Tuesday, May 19, 2020 1:20 PM
> To: 'Robert Bruninga' <bruninga at usna.edu>
> Cc: amsat-bb at amsat.org
> Subject: RE: [amsat-bb] unable to dig over ISS
>
> Thanks Bob! Maybe that is the issue. Now I just need to figure out how 
> to analyze the tones being generated by my Signalink.
>
> Thank you and 73
>
> Craig
> N6RSX
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Robert Bruninga <bruninga at usna.edu>
> Sent: Tuesday, May 19, 2020 7:47 AM
> To: D. Craig Fox <DCFox at rwglaw.com>; amsat bb <amsat-bb at amsat.org>
> Subject: RE: [amsat-bb] unable to dig over ISS
>
> If the ISS radio is the Kenwood D700, it is quite sensitive to  
> unbalanced tones.  So your base station might work well with a local 
> digi, but if the low tone is higher than the high tone by just a bit 
> (or other way around), it will not be decoded by the D700.  This is 
> because the kenwood is optimized for flat tones (at the discriminator) 
> not pre-emphasized as most people do when they hook up an external TNC to the mic circuits.
>
> (I may have the tones reversed).  One of them can be higher than the 
> other a bit and work fine.  The other way around it simply will not work.
> Bob
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: AMSAT-BB <amsat-bb-bounces at amsat.org> On Behalf Of D. Craig Fox 
> via AMSAT-BB
> Sent: Monday, May 18, 2020 6:18 PM
> To: 'k6vug at sbcglobal.net' <k6vug at sbcglobal.net>; amsat-bb at amsat.org
> Subject: Re: [amsat-bb] unable to dig over ISS
>
> Thanks Umesh. Well I would agree except that several nights ago I 
> pulled out the D7 HT and elk, and digipeated numerous times on a nigh pass.
> Immediately went to the base station and tried but no dice. Plus, on 
> every pass Ive tried on my base station, I see the stations I decoded 
> show up on the ISS spotter. So it remains as issue at my end.
>
> Thank you
>
> Craig
> N6RSX
>
> From: k6vug at sbcglobal.net <k6vug at sbcglobal.net>
> Sent: Monday, May 18, 2020 2:22 PM
> To: amsat-bb at amsat.org; D. Craig Fox <DCFox at rwglaw.com>
> Subject: Re: [amsat-bb] unable to dig over ISS
>
> Looking at when the problem started, I'm assuming the problem is 
> related to ISS turning off their packet systems regularly.
>
> Long ago I was able to operate ISS packet throughout the pass, even 
> drop messages into their their BBS, etc., but for a considerable time 
> now I have pretty much given up working with ISS packet.
>
> All other factors considered, the fact that your system gets ACK-ed on
> 144.390 is proof positive.  It has always been a guarantee to be able 
> to work ISS packet.
>
> 73!
> Umesh,k6vug
>
>
>
>
>
> On Monday, May 18, 2020, 11:40:40 AM PDT, D. Craig Fox via AMSAT-BB < 
> amsat-bb at amsat.org<mailto:amsat-bb at amsat.org>> wrote:
>
>
> Posting this as a last resort as I ordinarily enjoy doing my own 
> troubleshooting, but this one has me perplexed. For normal sat ops I 
> am running a TS2Kx, 5 el 2m and 11 el 70 cm Directive Systems yagis on a G5400.
> Doppler and rotor all run by SatPc32.  Up to about a year ago I ran 
> AGWPE and UISS and a USB Signalink (through ACC 2) to dig over ISS. 
> Never had a problem, except the occasional decode problem fixed by 
> UX7HO Soundmodem. I finally removed AGWPE and began using Sound Modem with UISS.
> However, since then I have been unable to dig over ISS.  I decode just 
> fine.
> My transmissions sound like normal packet transmissions, listening on 
> a second receiver. I have used all of the online recommended settings 
> for both Sound Modem and UISS. I have played with the audio levels. I 
> substituted Signalinks in case that was the issue. Also, I have no 
> problem sending APRS over 144.39 using different "wide" settings and 
> getting an acknowledgement back. My "neighbor" Christy KB6LTY has 
> provided mu ch assistance, but still no joy.  I am missing something. 
> So I'm hoping someone has had a similar issue with a similar set up 
> and can maybe send me screen shots of their settings that work, especially in Sound Modem.
> Or, any other suggestions would be greatly appreciated.
>
> Thank you in advance
>
> Craig
> N6RSX
>
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From hobergenix at gmail.com  Wed May 20 17:25:05 2020
From: hobergenix at gmail.com (Mike Hoblinski)
Date: Wed, 20 May 2020 10:25:05 -0700
Subject: [amsat-bb] Satellite Rotor Project
Message-ID: <CAMpzqDHdZRzW=KYORh3U=bEcS5t5PP6FU_znfxHTRY5Msw4z9w@mail.gmail.com>

After reading about the Mini Satellite rotor project I also want to point
out the one from the
SatNogs tracking project. https://wiki.satnogs.org/SatNOGS_Rotator_v3

Also have to point out their network setup to track and
logging of various satellites.
https://satnogs.org/
Their is a whole network of home brew network stations setup that record
the pass and post
audio and water fall of the pass for that stations location. It is a lot of
fun to check out ground
station recording to see if our signal is heard. And they also have
decoders for various modes
and telemetry.

You can get started with a simple no rotor station with a raspberry pi and
a SDR Dongle. I
like the rotor project because the aluminum extrusion material is readily
available and the
3D printed parts can be easily replaced  when necessary.

Mike Hoblinski
N6IMF

From mountain.michelle at gmail.com  Wed May 20 22:03:40 2020
From: mountain.michelle at gmail.com (Michelle Thompson)
Date: Wed, 20 May 2020 15:03:40 -0700
Subject: [amsat-bb] Hack-a-Sat Call for Participation
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Thank you to the amateur satellite community for the response!

The Vaporsec CTF team, specifically open to amateur radio operators, has
seen the largest turnout for a Capture the Flag competition in team
history, for this satellite-themed event. We have over 20 signed up for the
qualifications event this coming weekend. We believe that based on the
diversity, quality, and positive can-do spirit, that we have a chance at
being competitive and moving on to the final round in late summer.

We had a successful team organizational meeting last night are are looking
forward to a Friday 5pm Pacific start time. I'm looking forward to being
able to share how amateur radio operators and practical experience carried
the day!

Rules and link to the Hack-a-Sat website are up-thread. The point of the
competition seems to be the Air Force wanting to see what the current level
of competence is out there with respect to satellite operations and
security. Hints have included backgrounders on ADAC, Satellite IoT platform
security, protocols, ground control, and more.

Something that we noticed is that an unsolved challenge in last weekend's
DEFCON CTF qualifier round was from the same team that is putting on
Hack-a-Sat CTF.

So! If you are wondering what kind of challenges are posed to participants
in a CTF, here is that satellite-themed challenge. We expect this sort of
thing to be the starting point for an entire weekend of satellite reverse
engineering, puzzle solving, and rogue-craft-wrangling.

There are two files related to the challenge. The challenge text and the
two files can be found at:

https://github.com/phase4space/research-papers/tree/master/interrupted_DEFCON_CTF_Challenge

See you on the other side of the CTF! We will have a write-up of the event
and share any and everything we learn along the way.

-Michelle W5NYV




On Tue, May 12, 2020 at 1:17 PM Michelle Thompson <
mountain.michelle at gmail.com> wrote:

> Thank you for the interest! We have 14 on the team and rising.
>
> The one question that has come up is whether federal contractors can
> participate. There is a FAQ at the Hack-a-Sat website that addresses this.
>
> Q: Can my business team include contractors (not "Federal entities", not
> "Federal employees", not "Federal Government Military or Civilian
> employee") who support federal contracts?
>
> A: Yes.
>
> If this happens to be holding you back from participating, then know that
> it should not. I understand that there are a complex variety of definitions
> involved, but the FAQ was written to address a common case that isn't
> disqualified from this particular event, organized through the Air Force.
>
> -Michelle W5NYV
>
>
>
>
> On Fri, May 8, 2020 at 12:26 PM Michelle Thompson <
> mountain.michelle at gmail.com> wrote:
>
>> Greetings all!
>>
>> I've put out the call for participation for the Hack-a-Sat competition in
>> the past, and would like to bring you all up to date on the developments
>> and opportunities that have developed since.
>>
>> The website is here: https://www.hackasat.com/
>>
>> Hack-a-Sat is an activity that was scheduled to happen at the in-person
>> DEFCON event.
>>
>> As of today, yes, it's true. DEFCON has been cancelled.
>>
>> Those of you that have volunteered at Ham Radio Village in the past are
>> familiar with the event. For those of you that are not, it's a long-running
>> hacking and cybersecurity event that has enthusiastically adopted
>> everything RF and amateur radio.
>>
>> The United States Air Force, in conjunction with the Defense Digital
>> Service, organized this year?s Space Security Challenge, called Hack-A-Sat.
>> This challenge asks hackers from around the world to focus their skills and
>> creativity on solving cybersecurity challenges on space systems. This
>> competition is going to be held! It's now a virtual event.
>>
>> Security in the amateur radio sense of the word is fundamentally
>> different from commercial and military applications. We have an advantage
>> here, mainly due to the enormous leverage we have due to our context being
>> completely different from what the Air Force and commercial interests
>> assume. This is, essentially, a diversity advantage.
>>
>> If you want to participate on an experienced Capture The Flag (CTF) team,
>> then I am here to extend an invitation. Anyone that reads through the rules
>> and can afford to spend some time during the event is invited to apply to
>> join Vaporsec. This is a team that has a majority of information security
>> professionals. There are some satellite industry people, some amateur
>> involvement, and I'd like to make sure that anyone interested in competing
>> from AMSAT-BB gets a chance to join a competitive team.
>>
>> The benefits to amateur radio are primarily technical, with policy and
>> security a close second. The Air Force has some agendas here in terms of
>> improving satellite security. Exposure to the challenges alone is a an
>> excellent opportunity to learn more about modern satellite technology...
>> and what a significant player in space wants to find out more about. Don't
>> assume that that the challenges in the competition are going to be "too
>> hard". What is trivial for one viewpoint is unsolvable for another.
>>
>> I'll be writing about the event and what we learned when it is over, so
>> this sort of knowledge will not be secret. However, there is no replacement
>> for participation, and you could very well have the practical knowledge,
>> gained from operating real satellites, that wins the competition. As you
>> can see from the website, there is some real money involved and
>> opportunities for technical writing.
>>
>> Let me know at w5nyv at arrl.net if you would like to talk more about
>> joining a CTF team for this really neat and unique event.
>>
>> Know someone that you think should participate? Please forward to them.
>>
>> -Michelle W5NYV
>>
>>
>>

From aj9n at aol.com  Wed May 20 22:46:44 2020
From: aj9n at aol.com (aj9n at aol.com)
Date: Wed, 20 May 2020 22:46:44 +0000 (UTC)
Subject: [amsat-bb] Upcoming ARISS Contact Schedule as of 2020-05-20 22:30
	UTC
References: <2043383215.1653616.1590014804495.ref@mail.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <2043383215.1653616.1590014804495@mail.yahoo.com>


Upcoming ARISS Contact Schedule as of 2020-05-20 22:30 UTC

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Quick list of scheduled contacts and events:

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A multi-point telebridge contact means that each student will be on the telebridge from their own home.

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Looking for some stay at home activities related to science and for when you are not playing on your radio?? Check out these links:?? 

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>From ARISS Vice Chair Oliver Amend DG6BCE: ESA Astronauts to offer inspiration during isolation in?????  #SpaceConnectsUs

https://www.esa.int/Newsroom/Astronauts_to_offer_inspiration_during_isolation_in_SpaceConnectsU

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Celestron, the telescope, microscope, and sports optics folks, now has something called #STEMINYOURBACKYARD that you can find on Instagram, Facebook, or Twitter.? By the way, I don't work for Celestron or have any business dealings with them and this is just something I saw.? Apparently there are 10 free STEM activities covering Astronomy, Nature and Wildlife, and The Microscopic World.? Check out:? https://www.celestron.com/blogs/news/discover-stem-in-your-backyard 

?

NASA has a STEM page with fun activities to do at home.? Check out https://www.nasa.gov/stem 

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?

ARISS is very aware of the impact that COVID-19 is having on schools and the public in general.? As such, we may have last minute cancellations or postponements of school contacts.? As always, I will try to provide everyone with near-real-time updates.? 

?

The following schools have now been postponed or cancelled due to COVID-19:? 

?

Postponed:

No additional schools (***)

?

Cancelled:

No additional schools

?

?

?

The ARISS webpage is at https://www.ariss.org/ ???

?

Watch for future COVID-19 related announcements here also.

?

?

Note that there are links to other ARISS websites from this site.

?

The main page for Applying to Host a Scheduled Contact may be found at https://www.ariss.org/apply-to-host-an-ariss-contact.html ???

ARISS Contact Applications (United States)

?

?

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?2020-05-20 22:30 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.

?

https://www.amsat.org/amsat/ariss/news/arissnews.rtf 

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

?

?

The successful school list has been updated as of 2020-05-17 11:30 UTC. 

https://www.amsat.org/amsat/ariss/news/Successful_ARISS_schools.rtf 

?

?

?

The ARISS webpage is at https://www.ariss.org/ ???

Note that there are links to other ARISS websites from this site.

?

The main page for Applying to Host a Scheduled Contact may be found at https://www.ariss.org/apply-to-host-an-ariss-contact.html ???

?

ARISS Contact Applications (United States)

?

The ARISS webpage is at https://www.ariss.org/ ???

Note that there are links to other ARISS websites from this site.

?

?

Message to US Educators

?

ARISS Contact Applications (United States) 

?

The Proposal Window of February 1, 2020 to March 31, 2020 has now closed.

?

For future proposal information and more details such as expectations, proposal guidelines and proposal form, and dates and times of Information Webinars, go to www.ariss.org.

?

Please direct any questions to?ariss.us.education at gmail.com.

?

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 ISS National Lab and National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA). The primary goal of ARISS is to promote exploration of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEAM) topics by organizing scheduled contacts via amateur radio between crew members aboard the ISS and students in classrooms or public forms. Before and during these radio contacts, students, educators, parents, and communities learn about space, space technologies, and amateur radio. For more information, see www.ariss.org.

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ARISS Contact Applications (Europe, Africa and the Middle East)

?

Schools and Youth organizations in Europe, Africa and the Middle East interested in setting up an ARISS radio contact with an astronaut on board the International Space Station are invited to submit an application from September to October and from February to April.

Please refer to details and the application form at www.ariss-eu.org/school-contacts.? Applications should be addressed by email to:? school.selection.manager at ariss-eu.org

?

ARISS Contact Applications (Canada, Central and South America, Asia and Australia and Russia)

?

Organizations outside the United States can apply for an ARISS contact by filling out an application.? Please direct questions to the appropriate regional representative listed below. If your country is not specifically listed, send your questions to the nearest ARISS Region listed. If you are unsure which address to use, please send your question to the ARISS-Canada representative; they will forward your question to the appropriate coordinator.

?

For the application, go to:? https://www.ariss.org/ariss-application.html.

ARISS-Canada and the Americas, except USA: Steve McFarlane, VE3TBD email to: ve3tbd at gmail.com

ARISS-Japan, Asia, Pacific and Australia: Satoshi Yasuda, 7M3TJZ email to: ariss at iaru-r3.org, Japan Amateur Radio League (JARL) https://www.jarl.org/

ARISS-Russia: Soyuz Radioljubitelei Rossii (SRR) https://srr.ru/

?

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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 https://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?? Please note that the HamTV system has been brought back to earth for troubleshooting.? Please monitor ARISS-EU or ARISS-ON for the very latest news on the troubleshooting efforts.? 

?

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

?

?

The HamTV webpage:? https://www.amsat-on.be/hamtv-summary/

?

?

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ARISS congratulations the following mentors who have now mentored over 100 schools: 

?

Francesco IK?WGF with 140

Satoshi 7M3TJZ with 138 

Sergey RV3DR with 133 

Gaston ON4WF with 123

?

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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.

?

?

?

Total number of ARISS ISS to earth school events is 1389. 

Each school counts as 1 event.?????????????????????????????????? 

Total number of ARISS ISS to earth school contacts is 1322. 

Each contact may have multiple schools sharing the same time slot.

Total number of ARISS supported terrestrial contacts is 48. 

?

A complete year by year breakdown of the contacts may be found in the 

file.

https://www.amsat.org/amsat/ariss/news/arissnews.rtf

?

Please feel free to contact me if more detailed statistics are needed.

?

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The following US states and entities have never had an ARISS contact:
South Dakota, Wyoming, American?Samoa, Guam, Northern Marianas Islands, and the Virgin Islands.

?

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?

QSL information may be found at:

https://www.ariss.org/qsl-cards.html

?

ISS callsigns: DP?ISS, IR?ISS, NA1SS, OR4ISS, RS?ISS

?

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Frequency chart for packet, voice, and crossband repeater modes showing 

Doppler correction as of 2005-07-29 04:00 UTC

https://www.amsat.org/amsat/ariss/news/ISS_frequencies_and_Doppler_correction.rtf



Check out the Zoho reports of the ARISS contacts

?

https://reports.zoho.com/ZDBDataSheetView.cc?DBID=412218000000020415

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?

Exp. 62 now on orbit 

Chris Cassidy KF5KDR

Anatoli Ivanishin

Ivan Vagner

?

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73,

Charlie?Sufana AJ9N
One of the ARISS operation team mentors

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From bruninga at usna.edu  Thu May 21 13:18:56 2020
From: bruninga at usna.edu (Robert Bruninga)
Date: Thu, 21 May 2020 09:18:56 -0400
Subject: [amsat-bb] Windows 10 and S mode?
Message-ID: <CALdCfNKVioFLg4Fa+U=ngiWw7KCeoyunEq0zOJUPrO5i3XOmxA@mail.gmail.com>

I went to buy a laptop and saw that many run windows with S mode.  Looking
it up implies that it can only run software that comes from the Windows AP
store.

I assume this is a no-go for a ham that wants to run a variety of Ham
software?  Could this be why some people have trouble running some things
on Windows 10?

Bob

From n8hm at arrl.net  Thu May 21 13:34:01 2020
From: n8hm at arrl.net (Paul Stoetzer)
Date: Thu, 21 May 2020 09:34:01 -0400
Subject: [amsat-bb] Windows 10 and S mode?
In-Reply-To: <CALdCfNKVioFLg4Fa+U=ngiWw7KCeoyunEq0zOJUPrO5i3XOmxA@mail.gmail.com>
References: <CALdCfNKVioFLg4Fa+U=ngiWw7KCeoyunEq0zOJUPrO5i3XOmxA@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <CABzOSOpA77UmkOaAYkXrb2sV1dgP+fJ1aw7ihXvS6NoAYLP_Yg@mail.gmail.com>

Bob,

Windows 10 S can be switched out of S mode:
https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/4020089/windows-10-in-s-mode-faq

This would obviously be necessary to run, well, just about anything
since the Microsoft Store doesn't have much of a selection of anything
interesting (to me at least).

I don't know why people have problems running ham applications on
Windows 10 vs. Windows 7. Everything I've tried runs without a problem
as long as you adjust the applicable settings properly. There are some
older programs that require special treatment to get running on
Windows 10, but most of the major stuff works just fine without a
hassle.

73,

Paul, N8HM

On Thu, May 21, 2020 at 9:20 AM Robert Bruninga via AMSAT-BB
<amsat-bb at amsat.org> wrote:
>
> I went to buy a laptop and saw that many run windows with S mode.  Looking
> it up implies that it can only run software that comes from the Windows AP
> store.
>
> I assume this is a no-go for a ham that wants to run a variety of Ham
> software?  Could this be why some people have trouble running some things
> on Windows 10?
>
> Bob
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From scott23192 at gmail.com  Thu May 21 14:03:02 2020
From: scott23192 at gmail.com (Scott)
Date: Thu, 21 May 2020 10:03:02 -0400
Subject: [amsat-bb] Windows 10 and S mode?
In-Reply-To: <CABzOSOpA77UmkOaAYkXrb2sV1dgP+fJ1aw7ihXvS6NoAYLP_Yg@mail.gmail.com>
References: <CALdCfNKVioFLg4Fa+U=ngiWw7KCeoyunEq0zOJUPrO5i3XOmxA@mail.gmail.com>
	<CABzOSOpA77UmkOaAYkXrb2sV1dgP+fJ1aw7ihXvS6NoAYLP_Yg@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <CAJCSnOav-2KZzXP_mO560FSqN_tq3b=4DGwB6zzuPzJx9F_h-A@mail.gmail.com>

Hi Bob!

Paul is right-on that converting Windows-10 from "S-Mode" is free and
simple to do.  Anyone finding themselves with a new computer with "S-Mode"
installed of course needs to do that on Day-1.

The other factor that can have a major impact on 3rd-party hobby software,
especially the wonderful free apps produced by folks right here in the
Amateur Community, is the folder where you install the app.

Due to permission issues, except for commercial apps like MS Office, etc.,
100% of my software is installed in a new "apps" folder that I created
under my user ID (normally 'C:\Users\{your_PC_username}\apps\) where you
have complete permission to add/delete/modify files & folders without
restriction.

That one simple change in how (actually "where") you put your hobby
software will prevent all kinds of problems.

-Scott,  K4KDR

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

On Thu, May 21, 2020 at 9:35 AM Paul Stoetzer via AMSAT-BB <
amsat-bb at amsat.org> wrote:

> Bob,
>
> Windows 10 S can be switched out of S mode:
> https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/4020089/windows-10-in-s-mode-faq
>
> This would obviously be necessary to run, well, just about anything
> since the Microsoft Store doesn't have much of a selection of anything
> interesting (to me at least).
>
> I don't know why people have problems running ham applications on
> Windows 10 vs. Windows 7. Everything I've tried runs without a problem
> as long as you adjust the applicable settings properly. There are some
> older programs that require special treatment to get running on
> Windows 10, but most of the major stuff works just fine without a
> hassle.
>
> 73,
>
> Paul, N8HM
>
> On Thu, May 21, 2020 at 9:20 AM Robert Bruninga via AMSAT-BB
> <amsat-bb at amsat.org> wrote:
> >
> > I went to buy a laptop and saw that many run windows with S mode.
> Looking
> > it up implies that it can only run software that comes from the Windows
> AP
> > store.
> >
> > I assume this is a no-go for a ham that wants to run a variety of Ham
> > software?  Could this be why some people have trouble running some things
> > on Windows 10?
> >
> > Bob
>

From ke4kol at bellsouth.net  Thu May 21 14:15:03 2020
From: ke4kol at bellsouth.net (ke4kol)
Date: Thu, 21 May 2020 14:15:03 +0000 (UTC)
Subject: [amsat-bb] SatPC32 & SumListen
References: <425911120.414759.1590070503215.ref@mail.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <425911120.414759.1590070503215@mail.yahoo.com>

Didn't the older version have the option to track the moon position using two observations?

Thanks,73s, Jim Ke4kol

From seb at wintek.com  Thu May 21 14:56:59 2020
From: seb at wintek.com (Stephen  E. Belter)
Date: Thu, 21 May 2020 14:56:59 +0000
Subject: [amsat-bb] SatPC32 & SumListen
In-Reply-To: <425911120.414759.1590070503215@mail.yahoo.com>
References: <425911120.414759.1590070503215.ref@mail.yahoo.com>
	<425911120.414759.1590070503215@mail.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <2D081A2F-5015-4E2C-8B51-DD8C6ADB9288@wintek.com>

Jim,

The SatPC32 package still includes SUM.EXE which will track the Sun and the Moon.  Go to Eric's website for SuMListen:
http://www.dk1tb.de/indexeng.htm

73, Steve N9IP
-- 
Steve Belter, seb at wintek.com
 

?On 5/21/20, 10:19 AM, "AMSAT-BB on behalf of ke4kol via AMSAT-BB" <amsat-bb-bounces at amsat.org on behalf of amsat-bb at amsat.org> wrote:

    Didn't the older version have the option to track the moon position using two observations?

    Thanks,73s, Jim Ke4kol
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From royldean at gmail.com  Thu May 21 15:47:48 2020
From: royldean at gmail.com (Roy Dean)
Date: Thu, 21 May 2020 11:47:48 -0400
Subject: [amsat-bb] Terrible Repeater QRM on AO-92 at 15:40z
Message-ID: <CADGPg2sQiG4SYtkC9TpSgcLMv3_u-FhaDKd-3x6nQoAcaW=HoQ@mail.gmail.com>

I will have audio up shortly.  Unfortunately I didn't hear any callsigns.

--Roy
K3RLD

From n3cal at md.metrocast.net  Thu May 21 15:58:08 2020
From: n3cal at md.metrocast.net (Cal Spreitzer)
Date: Thu, 21 May 2020 11:58:08 -0400
Subject: [amsat-bb] Terrible Repeater QRM on AO-92 at 15:40z
In-Reply-To: <CADGPg2sQiG4SYtkC9TpSgcLMv3_u-FhaDKd-3x6nQoAcaW=HoQ@mail.gmail.com>
References: <CADGPg2sQiG4SYtkC9TpSgcLMv3_u-FhaDKd-3x6nQoAcaW=HoQ@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <000801d62f88$9f9750c0$dec5f240$@metrocast.net>

Yes,  terrible QRM during this pass.  Have recording as well but no call
signs from repeater chatter. 

Cal / N3CAL 

-----Original Message-----
From: AMSAT-BB [mailto:amsat-bb-bounces at amsat.org] On Behalf Of Roy Dean via
AMSAT-BB
Sent: Thursday, May 21, 2020 11:48 AM
To: amsat-bb at amsat.org
Subject: [amsat-bb] Terrible Repeater QRM on AO-92 at 15:40z

I will have audio up shortly.  Unfortunately I didn't hear any callsigns.

--Roy
K3RLD
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From royldean at gmail.com  Thu May 21 16:12:18 2020
From: royldean at gmail.com (Roy Dean)
Date: Thu, 21 May 2020 12:12:18 -0400
Subject: [amsat-bb] Terrible Repeater QRM on AO-92 at 15:40z
Message-ID: <CADGPg2usGV3MZr1QZA5ipBBL5zHiS8M0wSCt+U63aHTrwg58mg@mail.gmail.com>

>
> Yes, terrible QRM during this pass. Have recording as well but no call
> signs from repeater chatter. Cal / N3CAL


 https://youtu.be/4439iHT4vtM

--Roy
K3RLD

From k8bl at ameritech.net  Thu May 21 16:21:57 2020
From: k8bl at ameritech.net (Bob Liddy (K8BL))
Date: Thu, 21 May 2020 16:21:57 +0000 (UTC)
Subject: [amsat-bb] Terrible Repeater QRM on AO-92 at 15:40z
In-Reply-To: <CADGPg2usGV3MZr1QZA5ipBBL5zHiS8M0wSCt+U63aHTrwg58mg@mail.gmail.com>
References: <CADGPg2usGV3MZr1QZA5ipBBL5zHiS8M0wSCt+U63aHTrwg58mg@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <1906197732.504041.1590078117443@mail.yahoo.com>

 Roy,
Nice capture.? Their accents sound like New Englanders.
de? Bob? K8BL

    On Thursday, May 21, 2020, 12:12:46 PM EDT, Roy Dean via AMSAT-BB <amsat-bb at amsat.org> wrote:  
 
 >
> Yes, terrible QRM during this pass. Have recording as well but no call
> signs from repeater chatter. Cal / N3CAL


 https://youtu.be/4439iHT4vtM

--Roy
K3RLD
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From aa5pk at suddenlink.net  Thu May 21 16:43:51 2020
From: aa5pk at suddenlink.net (Glenn Miller - AA5PK)
Date: Thu, 21 May 2020 11:43:51 -0500
Subject: [amsat-bb] IC-9100 w/1.2 GHz module for sale
Message-ID: <9844B0C35A9E4D19A2D79985704A54D7@DESKTOPL0IAS8B>

Before I list this on the usual amateur radio sales sites, I thought I'd offer it to the AMSAT community.
It has served me well on the satellites and elsewhere.  With an IC-9700 and IC-7300, this is excess to my needs.

IC-9100 with 1.2 GHz module, carrying handle, mic, power cable, manual and original box.  No other optional 
modules/accessories.
$1425 shipped CONUS.

If interested, contact me off the BB. aa5pk (at) hotmail (dot) com
73
Glenn
AA5PK 


From erich.eichmann at t-online.de  Thu May 21 17:09:45 2020
From: erich.eichmann at t-online.de (Erich Eichmann)
Date: Thu, 21 May 2020 19:09:45 +0200
Subject: [amsat-bb] SatPC32 & SumListen
In-Reply-To: <425911120.414759.1590070503215@mail.yahoo.com>
References: <425911120.414759.1590070503215.ref@mail.yahoo.com>
	<425911120.414759.1590070503215@mail.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <36a54fdc-fb49-0d68-9b3f-8cac04fde0ea@t-online.de>

Jim,
SumListen has only ever calculated for one observer. I never changed that.
73s, Erich, DK1TB

Am 21.05.2020 um 16:15 schrieb ke4kol via AMSAT-BB:
> Didn't the older version have the option to track the moon position using two observations?
>
> Thanks,73s, Jim Ke4kol
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From va3mw at portcredit.net  Thu May 21 17:11:04 2020
From: va3mw at portcredit.net (Michael Walker)
Date: Thu, 21 May 2020 13:11:04 -0400
Subject: [amsat-bb] Terrible Repeater QRM on AO-92 at 15:40z
In-Reply-To: <1906197732.504041.1590078117443@mail.yahoo.com>
References: <CADGPg2usGV3MZr1QZA5ipBBL5zHiS8M0wSCt+U63aHTrwg58mg@mail.gmail.com>
	<1906197732.504041.1590078117443@mail.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <CA+33ts70n9VyjmF9orHUxmZ57viJ5Aijcas4mtkgbBMfPg+=-Q@mail.gmail.com>

So... not to sound like I don't care, I really do.

But, there isn't anything you can do about it unless you capture the person
with video with the mic in their hand.

Here in Toronto, several of us have spent thousands of hours chasing
people.  We even have video of a guy in his living room doing it.  I had
Industry Canada and the RCMP (since it was a Federal Offense) on the street
with us.  They agreed, he was breaking the law.  To which they both said,
so what.  I have other more important cases and this is just a hobby.  If
you catch in interfering with health or safety, call us back.

And, with that. FM, DSTAR and DMR are about dead in Southern Ontario.
 And, there are a lot of hams here.  The population is about 11 million.

The best solution.  Give up on FM and move to a Linear bird.  Invest in it
and you'll love the difference.  For myself and my friends, FM, DSTAR and
DMR are dead.   I do HF and weak signal SSB, CW, etc.  Way more satisfying
than the CB crap we are hearing now.

Ok, off soapbox.  Flame retardant suit is on.

Mike va3mw

On Thu, May 21, 2020 at 12:23 PM Bob Liddy (K8BL) via AMSAT-BB <
amsat-bb at amsat.org> wrote:

>  Roy,
> Nice capture.  Their accents sound like New Englanders.
> de  Bob  K8BL
>
>     On Thursday, May 21, 2020, 12:12:46 PM EDT, Roy Dean via AMSAT-BB <
> amsat-bb at amsat.org> wrote:
>
>  >
> > Yes, terrible QRM during this pass. Have recording as well but no call
> > signs from repeater chatter. Cal / N3CAL
>
>
>  https://youtu.be/4439iHT4vtM
>
> --Roy
> K3RLD
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From py4zbz at yahoo.com  Thu May 21 17:44:59 2020
From: py4zbz at yahoo.com (Roland Zurmely)
Date: Thu, 21 May 2020 17:44:59 +0000 (UTC)
Subject: [amsat-bb] PSK retransmission on PSAT-2
References: <1568960570.1966416.1590083099238.ref@mail.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <1568960570.1966416.1590083099238@mail.yahoo.com>

<?https://www.qsl.net/py4zbz/psat2.htm#b >
73 de Roland PY4ZBZ

From scott23192 at gmail.com  Thu May 21 17:53:58 2020
From: scott23192 at gmail.com (Scott)
Date: Thu, 21 May 2020 13:53:58 -0400
Subject: [amsat-bb] PSK retransmission on PSAT-2
In-Reply-To: <1568960570.1966416.1590083099238@mail.yahoo.com>
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	<1568960570.1966416.1590083099238@mail.yahoo.com>
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Great job, Roland!

If I was farther south, I'd try to join you on there.

73!

-Scott,  K4KDR

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

On Thu, May 21, 2020 at 1:45 PM Roland Zurmely via AMSAT-BB <
amsat-bb at amsat.org> wrote:

> < https://www.qsl.net/py4zbz/psat2.htm#b >
> 73 de Roland PY4ZBZ
>

From royldean at gmail.com  Thu May 21 18:02:39 2020
From: royldean at gmail.com (Roy Dean)
Date: Thu, 21 May 2020 14:02:39 -0400
Subject: [amsat-bb] Terrible Repeater QRM on AO-92 at 15:40z
Message-ID: <CADGPg2sUWFKy-od0Z4hgE04eUBFodQL96zWkpOZQ4hav1QzXxw@mail.gmail.com>

>
> The best solution. Give up on FM and move to a Linear bird. Invest in it
> and you'll love the difference. [snip] Ok, off soapbox. Flame retardant
> suit is on. Mike va3mw


How is moving to linears a solution?   What happens when somebody puts a
repeater output in the passband of a linear uplink?   Same thing (if not
worse - due to FM signal blowing out all other signals).

The best solution is to find the trustee of the repeater and work with them
to either change the output of the repeater, no?

--Roy
K3RLD

From k8bl at ameritech.net  Thu May 21 18:06:16 2020
From: k8bl at ameritech.net (Bob Liddy (K8BL))
Date: Thu, 21 May 2020 18:06:16 +0000 (UTC)
Subject: [amsat-bb] Terrible Repeater QRM on AO-92 at 15:40z
In-Reply-To: <CA+33ts70n9VyjmF9orHUxmZ57viJ5Aijcas4mtkgbBMfPg+=-Q@mail.gmail.com>
References: <CADGPg2usGV3MZr1QZA5ipBBL5zHiS8M0wSCt+U63aHTrwg58mg@mail.gmail.com>
	<1906197732.504041.1590078117443@mail.yahoo.com>
	<CA+33ts70n9VyjmF9orHUxmZ57viJ5Aijcas4mtkgbBMfPg+=-Q@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <1251436052.577654.1590084376325@mail.yahoo.com>

 Mike,
First....? With the WX now being FB, I'm making some sketchy plans? ?to get out of home confinement and do some roving. But, with all the? ?craziness on the FM birds I keep hearing about, I will probably plan? ?most of my activity on the Linears. It would really tick me off to spend? ?the time and money to activate some juicy Grid on FM only to be QRM'd? ?into a waste of effort.
Second...? Sorry to hear about the radio problems in your area. It must be?? ?awfully frustrating for the Hams that spent the time and effort to put capabilities? ?on the air and be unable to use them properly. I'm the License Trustee of? ?three Repeaters for our Club. If I was to ever hear any of them being used? ?improperly, they'd be switched off immediately and continuously until the? ?abusers went away. They would NOT be taking over OUR facilities!!
GL/73,? ?Bob? K8BL

    On Thursday, May 21, 2020, 01:11:20 PM EDT, Michael Walker <va3mw at portcredit.net> wrote:  
 
 So... not to sound like I don't care, I really do.
But, there isn't anything you can do?about it unless you capture the person with video with the mic in their hand.??
Here in Toronto, several of us have spent thousands of hours chasing people.? We even have video of a guy in his living room doing it.? I had Industry Canada and the RCMP (since it was a Federal Offense) on the street with us.? They agreed, he was breaking the law.? To which they both said, so what.? I have other more important cases and this is just a hobby.? If you catch in interfering?with health or safety, call us back.
And, with that. FM, DSTAR and DMR are about dead in Southern Ontario.? ?And, there are a lot of hams here.? The population is about 11 million.??
The best solution.? Give up on FM and move to a Linear bird.? Invest in it and you'll love the difference.? For myself and my friends, FM, DSTAR and DMR are dead.? ?I do HF and weak signal SSB, CW, etc.? Way more satisfying than the CB crap we are hearing now.??
Ok, off soapbox.? Flame retardant?suit is on.
Mike va3mw
On Thu, May 21, 2020 at 12:23 PM Bob Liddy (K8BL) via AMSAT-BB <amsat-bb at amsat.org> wrote:

?Roy,
Nice capture.? Their accents sound like New Englanders.
de? Bob? K8BL

? ? On Thursday, May 21, 2020, 12:12:46 PM EDT, Roy Dean via AMSAT-BB <amsat-bb at amsat.org> wrote:? 

?>
> Yes, terrible QRM during this pass. Have recording as well but no call
> signs from repeater chatter. Cal / N3CAL


?https://youtu.be/4439iHT4vtM

--Roy
K3RLD
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From sjdevience at gmail.com  Thu May 21 18:12:21 2020
From: sjdevience at gmail.com (Stephen DeVience)
Date: Thu, 21 May 2020 14:12:21 -0400
Subject: [amsat-bb] Terrible Repeater QRM on AO-92 at 15:40z
Message-ID: <CAMPfQQBqy=4fRW0Bx3wZpc+ACA8SxqzjhGe9cGYH8w7eZt9YHQ@mail.gmail.com>

I wouldn't mix this together with purposeful QRM, which is a separate
problem.

>From previous recordings, we think it's the W1GLO repeater causing the
trouble ( or someone crossbanding it). It is on echolink and has a live
stream:

http://caara.net/main/repeaterstream/

Maybe somone can set something up to record the repeater during satellite
passes so we can prove or disprove it.

This would be a good youtube link to send the W1GLO club as well.

-Stephen, N8URE

From johnbrier at gmail.com  Thu May 21 18:29:30 2020
From: johnbrier at gmail.com (John Brier)
Date: Thu, 21 May 2020 14:29:30 -0400
Subject: [amsat-bb] Terrible Repeater QRM on AO-92 at 15:40z
In-Reply-To: <CADGPg2sUWFKy-od0Z4hgE04eUBFodQL96zWkpOZQ4hav1QzXxw@mail.gmail.com>
References: <CADGPg2sUWFKy-od0Z4hgE04eUBFodQL96zWkpOZQ4hav1QzXxw@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <CALn0fKMXYXrEOoMMeO-7gXx93aWZySdwJCugEtmkFLZ8F+_8QQ@mail.gmail.com>

I think Mike was saying people were a local nuisance by QRMing local
repeaters, not referring to the repeater that is supposedly QRMing the sat.

73, John Brier KG4AKV

On Thu, May 21, 2020, 14:06 Roy Dean via AMSAT-BB <amsat-bb at amsat.org>
wrote:

> >
> > The best solution. Give up on FM and move to a Linear bird. Invest in it
> > and you'll love the difference. [snip] Ok, off soapbox. Flame retardant
> > suit is on. Mike va3mw
>
>
> How is moving to linears a solution?   What happens when somebody puts a
> repeater output in the passband of a linear uplink?   Same thing (if not
> worse - due to FM signal blowing out all other signals).
>
> The best solution is to find the trustee of the repeater and work with them
> to either change the output of the repeater, no?
>
> --Roy
> K3RLD
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From hlstephenson at hotmail.com  Thu May 21 16:58:29 2020
From: hlstephenson at hotmail.com (Howard Stephenson)
Date: Thu, 21 May 2020 16:58:29 +0000
Subject: [amsat-bb] FS Icom AG-35
Message-ID: <BYAPR04MB3925DDDD9158F652CD894564C8B70@BYAPR04MB3925.namprd04.prod.outlook.com>

Looking to sell my Icom AG-35  430 MHz preamp
$65 shipped in the lower 48

73
Howard Stephenson K6IA
Las Vegas

From va3mw at portcredit.net  Thu May 21 18:57:25 2020
From: va3mw at portcredit.net (Michael Walker)
Date: Thu, 21 May 2020 14:57:25 -0400
Subject: [amsat-bb] Terrible Repeater QRM on AO-92 at 15:40z
In-Reply-To: <CALn0fKMXYXrEOoMMeO-7gXx93aWZySdwJCugEtmkFLZ8F+_8QQ@mail.gmail.com>
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	<CALn0fKMXYXrEOoMMeO-7gXx93aWZySdwJCugEtmkFLZ8F+_8QQ@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <CA+33ts7ymYyQX9gZKrBjYNsvX2VqFM=Vz27g_rY=GSHXY4iEGQ@mail.gmail.com>

Hi Roy

What happens when the world ends?  You and I and just about everyone is not
able to control the future.

If we all thought about 'what if' we wouldn't have gotten out of the stone
age and the Wright Brothers wouldn't have flown.

All we can do is deal with the present and the facts we have at hand.

I look at it this way.  If all the idiots want to jam the crap out of the
FM birds, so be it.  That means they are leaving the linear birds alone.

Mike va3mw


On Thu, May 21, 2020 at 2:30 PM John Brier via AMSAT-BB <amsat-bb at amsat.org>
wrote:

> I think Mike was saying people were a local nuisance by QRMing local
> repeaters, not referring to the repeater that is supposedly QRMing the sat.
>
> 73, John Brier KG4AKV
>
> On Thu, May 21, 2020, 14:06 Roy Dean via AMSAT-BB <amsat-bb at amsat.org>
> wrote:
>
> > >
> > > The best solution. Give up on FM and move to a Linear bird. Invest in
> it
> > > and you'll love the difference. [snip] Ok, off soapbox. Flame retardant
> > > suit is on. Mike va3mw
> >
> >
> > How is moving to linears a solution?   What happens when somebody puts a
> > repeater output in the passband of a linear uplink?   Same thing (if not
> > worse - due to FM signal blowing out all other signals).
> >
> > The best solution is to find the trustee of the repeater and work with
> them
> > to either change the output of the repeater, no?
> >
> > --Roy
> > K3RLD
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From aa5pk at suddenlink.net  Thu May 21 19:06:13 2020
From: aa5pk at suddenlink.net (Glenn Miller - AA5PK)
Date: Thu, 21 May 2020 14:06:13 -0500
Subject: [amsat-bb] IC-9100 w/1.2 GHz module for sale
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The 9100 is sold.

-----Original Message----- 
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To: AMSAT BBS 
Subject: [amsat-bb] IC-9100 w/1.2 GHz module for sale 

Before I list this on the usual amateur radio sales sites, I thought I'd offer it to the AMSAT community.
It has served me well on the satellites and elsewhere.  With an IC-9700 and IC-7300, this is excess to my needs.

IC-9100 with 1.2 GHz module, carrying handle, mic, power cable, manual and original box.  No other optional 
modules/accessories.
$1425 shipped CONUS.

If interested, contact me off the BB. aa5pk (at) hotmail (dot) com
73
Glenn
AA5PK 

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From paulopv8dx at gmail.com  Thu May 21 19:10:37 2020
From: paulopv8dx at gmail.com (Paulo PV8DX)
Date: Thu, 21 May 2020 15:10:37 -0400
Subject: [amsat-bb] PSK retransmission on PSAT-2
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FB?? Roland

Congrats.

73? de Paulo PV8DX

Em 21/05/2020 13:44, Roland Zurmely via AMSAT-BB escreveu:
> <?https://www.qsl.net/py4zbz/psat2.htm#b >
> 73 de Roland PY4ZBZ
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From zmetzing at pobox.com  Thu May 21 19:41:07 2020
From: zmetzing at pobox.com (Zach Metzinger)
Date: Thu, 21 May 2020 14:41:07 -0500
Subject: [amsat-bb] Terrible Repeater QRM on AO-92 at 15:40z
In-Reply-To: <CADGPg2sUWFKy-od0Z4hgE04eUBFodQL96zWkpOZQ4hav1QzXxw@mail.gmail.com>
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On 05/21/20 13:02, Roy Dean via AMSAT-BB wrote:
> How is moving to linears a solution?   What happens when somebody puts a
> repeater output in the passband of a linear uplink?   Same thing (if not
> worse - due to FM signal blowing out all other signals).

Another option is to move up the bands. Microwave bands are more easily 
accessible these days with SDR, and the antennas are smaller.

--- Zach
N0ZGO

From royldean at gmail.com  Thu May 21 20:34:15 2020
From: royldean at gmail.com (Roy Dean)
Date: Thu, 21 May 2020 16:34:15 -0400
Subject: [amsat-bb] Terrible Repeater QRM on AO-92 at 15:40z
Message-ID: <CADGPg2uGYNU2EmroN0DpcZfOhv7OgBBThUeRfsPMU5=2WCqtcg@mail.gmail.com>

>
> Hi Roy What happens when the world ends? You and I and just about everyone
> is not
> able to control the future. If we all thought about 'what if' we wouldn't
> have gotten out of the stone
> age and the Wright Brothers wouldn't have flown. All we can do is deal
> with the present and the facts we have at hand. I look at it this way. If
> all the idiots want to jam the crap out of the
> FM birds, so be it. That means they are leaving the linear birds alone.
> Mike va3mw


Mike, perhaps my use of the term "QRM" is incorrect, or perhaps you didn't
listen to the recording?

This is not one or more "a-hole" operators intentionally trying to
interfere with satellite operators.   This is the output of a New England
(we think, based on operator accents and 1 area callsigns) repeater that is
either on the AO-92 uplink, or has a very strong  harmonic accomplishing
the same thing.   From what I've read, the AMSAT team is working with at
least one repeater on a solution, and they have continued to ask for
recordings.

And again, I stress that somebody putting a repeater output in the same
uplink frequency band as any of the linears will cause the EXACT same
problem, if not even worse.   So we should either nip this in the bud, or
face giving up the satellite sub-bands entirely.

  As far as your "what if" comment, people like the Wright Brothers DID, in
fact, think "what if".    In less than a week we will have the first
purpose designed commercial space flight service....

--Roy
K3RLD

From pconver at gmail.com  Thu May 21 20:55:25 2020
From: pconver at gmail.com (Pedro Converso)
Date: Thu, 21 May 2020 17:55:25 -0300
Subject: [amsat-bb] Terrible Repeater QRM on AO-92 at 15:40z
In-Reply-To: <CADGPg2uGYNU2EmroN0DpcZfOhv7OgBBThUeRfsPMU5=2WCqtcg@mail.gmail.com>
References: <CADGPg2uGYNU2EmroN0DpcZfOhv7OgBBThUeRfsPMU5=2WCqtcg@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <CANTZqKkW2_TCmTX6J1XDMQNHABQhnocuNPFzGQpJkV36M9Fs0A@mail.gmail.com>

If interference is on the Satellite Passband should immediately cease
as per IARU Bandplans.

145.800-146.000 12000 All modes Satellites (exclusive)

https://www.iaru.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/R2-Band-Plan-2016.pdf

73, lu7abf, Pedro

On 5/21/20, Roy Dean via AMSAT-BB <amsat-bb at amsat.org> wrote:
>>
>> Hi Roy What happens when the world ends? You and I and just about
>> everyone
>> is not
>> able to control the future. If we all thought about 'what if' we wouldn't
>> have gotten out of the stone
>> age and the Wright Brothers wouldn't have flown. All we can do is deal
>> with the present and the facts we have at hand. I look at it this way. If
>> all the idiots want to jam the crap out of the
>> FM birds, so be it. That means they are leaving the linear birds alone.
>> Mike va3mw
>
>
> Mike, perhaps my use of the term "QRM" is incorrect, or perhaps you didn't
> listen to the recording?
>
> This is not one or more "a-hole" operators intentionally trying to
> interfere with satellite operators.   This is the output of a New England
> (we think, based on operator accents and 1 area callsigns) repeater that is
> either on the AO-92 uplink, or has a very strong  harmonic accomplishing
> the same thing.   From what I've read, the AMSAT team is working with at
> least one repeater on a solution, and they have continued to ask for
> recordings.
>
> And again, I stress that somebody putting a repeater output in the same
> uplink frequency band as any of the linears will cause the EXACT same
> problem, if not even worse.   So we should either nip this in the bud, or
> face giving up the satellite sub-bands entirely.
>
>   As far as your "what if" comment, people like the Wright Brothers DID, in
> fact, think "what if".    In less than a week we will have the first
> purpose designed commercial space flight service....
>
> --Roy
> K3RLD
> _______________________________________________
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> to all interested persons worldwide without requiring membership. Opinions
> expressed
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From hlstephenson at hotmail.com  Thu May 21 22:55:50 2020
From: hlstephenson at hotmail.com (Howard Stephenson)
Date: Thu, 21 May 2020 22:55:50 +0000
Subject: [amsat-bb] FS Icom AG-35
In-Reply-To: <BYAPR04MB3925DDDD9158F652CD894564C8B70@BYAPR04MB3925.namprd04.prod.outlook.com>
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The AG-35 has been sold.

73
Howard Stephenson K6IA
Las Vegas

________________________________
From: Howard Stephenson
Sent: Thursday, May 21, 2020 9:58 AM
To: amsat-bb at amsat.org <amsat-bb at amsat.org>
Subject: FS Icom AG-35

Looking to sell my Icom AG-35  430 MHz preamp
$65 shipped in the lower 48

73
Howard Stephenson K6IA
Las Vegas

From corlissbs at aol.com  Thu May 21 23:35:29 2020
From: corlissbs at aol.com (Brad Smith)
Date: Thu, 21 May 2020 23:35:29 +0000 (UTC)
Subject: [amsat-bb] Terrible Repeater QRM on AO-92
References: <458693074.729161.1590104129483.ref@mail.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <458693074.729161.1590104129483@mail.yahoo.com>

<I look at it this way.? If all the idiots want to jam the crap out of theFM birds, so be it.? That means they are leaving the linear birds alone.>
I have been studying the QRM patterns. 92 seems to have the most, but also on Western passes, which would rule out a New England repeater. 91 has it's share. I believe it is done by a few jammers, who have set out to disrupt. Malcontents about something, but with enough power to take the sat. repeater away from someone who is talking. Today, on 92, one person was targeted. Every time she tried to give her call to complete a contact the "open mic" began and blocked her transmission. I finally came after her and gave her call. That must have worked. But its not just the open mic. Its the feedback squeal that can knock your earphones off and it continues for a while. That's intentional. I am hoping that in a couple of years, when the SSB bands get better, the malcontents will go back to SSB. I also believe the whistlers just have a poor setup and are trying to find themselves on the bird. Tonight, there was a whistler on SO-50!? Brad KC9UQR


From k7trkradio at charter.net  Thu May 21 23:35:47 2020
From: k7trkradio at charter.net (Ted Krempa)
Date: Thu, 21 May 2020 16:35:47 -0700
Subject: [amsat-bb] Terrible Repeater QRM on AO-92 at 15:40z
In-Reply-To: <CAMPfQQBqy=4fRW0Bx3wZpc+ACA8SxqzjhGe9cGYH8w7eZt9YHQ@mail.gmail.com>
References: <CAMPfQQBqy=4fRW0Bx3wZpc+ACA8SxqzjhGe9cGYH8w7eZt9YHQ@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <00f301d62fc8$8f31d260$ad957720$@charter.net>

Question: most repeaters are coordinated by a local organization...(not just
the owner of the box)

Would it not be prudent to approach the local coordinating committee? The
recording strongly suggests that the voices are actual hams engaged in 'ham
talk' (as opposed to a taxi !) The recording strongly suggests the source is
a repeater. The ARRL publishes a Repeater Guide. Has anyone searched that
database for a possible conflicting frequency? Also, I get an email from
ARRL every Thursday. Maybe AMSAT honchos could draft a message for ARRL to
include in the weekly ARRL email, outlining the issue and asking for input
from members.

Just thinking out loud..

73, Ted
K7TRK



-----Original Message-----
From: AMSAT-BB [mailto:amsat-bb-bounces at amsat.org] On Behalf Of Stephen
DeVience via AMSAT-BB
Sent: Thursday, May 21, 2020 11:12 AM
To: amsat-bb at amsat.org
Subject: [amsat-bb] Terrible Repeater QRM on AO-92 at 15:40z

I wouldn't mix this together with purposeful QRM, which is a separate
problem.

>From previous recordings, we think it's the W1GLO repeater causing the
trouble ( or someone crossbanding it). It is on echolink and has a live
stream:

http://caara.net/main/repeaterstream/

Maybe somone can set something up to record the repeater during satellite
passes so we can prove or disprove it.

This would be a good youtube link to send the W1GLO club as well.

-Stephen, N8URE
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From royldean at gmail.com  Thu May 21 23:52:44 2020
From: royldean at gmail.com (Roy Dean)
Date: Thu, 21 May 2020 19:52:44 -0400
Subject: [amsat-bb] Huskysat in "incognito" mode
Message-ID: <CADGPg2sXTkO5VHdZ7n_2hOOXmpN94+zgDoMjn=oKZD6EFmKGSA@mail.gmail.com>

Any dirt on Huskysat-1?   Not heard from in over a day.  :(

--Roy
K3RLD

From glasbrenner at mindspring.com  Thu May 21 23:58:22 2020
From: glasbrenner at mindspring.com (Andrew Glasbrenner)
Date: Thu, 21 May 2020 19:58:22 -0400
Subject: [amsat-bb] Huskysat in "incognito" mode
In-Reply-To: <CADGPg2sXTkO5VHdZ7n_2hOOXmpN94+zgDoMjn=oKZD6EFmKGSA@mail.gmail.com>
References: <CADGPg2sXTkO5VHdZ7n_2hOOXmpN94+zgDoMjn=oKZD6EFmKGSA@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <012901d62fcb$b5bb8400$21328c00$@mindspring.com>

It's really really hot right now, having just went through a few days of
full illumination. As it cools down we are trying to get the beacon, and
then the transponder back on.

73, Drew KO4MA

-----Original Message-----
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AMSAT-BB
Sent: Thursday, May 21, 2020 7:53 PM
To: amsat-bb at amsat.org
Subject: Re: [amsat-bb] Huskysat in "incognito" mode

Any dirt on Huskysat-1?   Not heard from in over a day.  :(

--Roy
K3RLD
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From vk2pet at internode.on.net  Fri May 22 00:37:42 2020
From: vk2pet at internode.on.net (Pete vk2pet)
Date: Fri, 22 May 2020 10:37:42 +1000
Subject: [amsat-bb] Satellites with 2.4GHZ
In-Reply-To: <011c01d61440$325b1220$97113660$@cox.net>
References: <5e97fe0a.1c69fb81.9e34d.95ec@mx.google.com>
	<6261EE31-3BA5-4A98-B355-C42BDBBC1A85@gmail.com>
	<011c01d61440$325b1220$97113660$@cox.net>
Message-ID: <f1ee3a08-556f-852e-f696-9634a472aa55@internode.on.net>

Good morning everyone,

Does anyone know of known good satellites with either telemetry or 
beacon between 2.400GHZ & 2450GHZ?

Been looking on Satnogs without luck yet.

73's

Pete

VK2PET


From vk2pet at internode.on.net  Fri May 22 00:38:20 2020
From: vk2pet at internode.on.net (Pete vk2pet)
Date: Fri, 22 May 2020 10:38:20 +1000
Subject: [amsat-bb] Satellites with 2.4GHZ
In-Reply-To: <011c01d61440$325b1220$97113660$@cox.net>
References: <5e97fe0a.1c69fb81.9e34d.95ec@mx.google.com>
	<6261EE31-3BA5-4A98-B355-C42BDBBC1A85@gmail.com>
	<011c01d61440$325b1220$97113660$@cox.net>
Message-ID: <2e2afc28-c6a6-7cef-fda1-f223cc814c66@internode.on.net>

Good morning everyone,

Does anyone know of known good satellites with either telemetry or 
beacon between 2.400GHZ & 2450GHZ?

Been looking on Satnogs without luck yet.

73's

Pete

VK2PET


From n8hm at arrl.net  Fri May 22 00:45:02 2020
From: n8hm at arrl.net (Paul Stoetzer)
Date: Thu, 21 May 2020 20:45:02 -0400
Subject: [amsat-bb] Satellites with 2.4GHZ
In-Reply-To: <f1ee3a08-556f-852e-f696-9634a472aa55@internode.on.net>
References: <5e97fe0a.1c69fb81.9e34d.95ec@mx.google.com>
	<6261EE31-3BA5-4A98-B355-C42BDBBC1A85@gmail.com>
	<011c01d61440$325b1220$97113660$@cox.net>
	<f1ee3a08-556f-852e-f696-9634a472aa55@internode.on.net>
Message-ID: <CABzOSOq1Aburd5svUnfGbKgNs899n3cgyS0v2uTPzVBgCuuv2w@mail.gmail.com>

DTUSAT-2 at 2401.850 MHz.

Usually a CW beacon.

73,

Paul, N8HM

On Thu, May 21, 2020 at 20:43 Pete vk2pet via AMSAT-BB <amsat-bb at amsat.org>
wrote:

> Good morning everyone,
>
> Does anyone know of known good satellites with either telemetry or
> beacon between 2.400GHZ & 2450GHZ?
>
> Been looking on Satnogs without luck yet.
>
> 73's
>
> Pete
>
> VK2PET
>
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From glasbrenner at mindspring.com  Fri May 22 00:51:13 2020
From: glasbrenner at mindspring.com (Andrew Glasbrenner)
Date: Thu, 21 May 2020 20:51:13 -0400
Subject: [amsat-bb] Terrible Repeater QRM on AO-92 at 15:40z
In-Reply-To: <CADGPg2usGV3MZr1QZA5ipBBL5zHiS8M0wSCt+U63aHTrwg58mg@mail.gmail.com>
References: <CADGPg2usGV3MZr1QZA5ipBBL5zHiS8M0wSCt+U63aHTrwg58mg@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <012c01d62fd3$17ead840$47c088c0$@mindspring.com>

Roy, 

Thanks for the audio. In the weeks since this QRM came to light, with the
help of recordings from users, we have found the club whose repeater audio
is being retransmitted over AO-92. I do not believe this to be intentional.
Despite the  coincidence of frequencies involved, I also do not believe it
to be a third harmonic. The audio is too clear, the signal is too strong,
and repeaters have too much filtering for that to be happening.

I reached out to the board of directors and the repeater trustees, sent
links to the audio including callsigns and their net ID. I explained that
based on experience that this was likely someone crossbanding into their
repeater with a poor choice of UHF frequency, and we could use their help in
finding the QRM source, and my goal was to educate and remove it, not point
fingers and place blame. The responses ranged from virtual shrugs, to claims
of atmospheric conditions, to "there must be something wrong on the
satellite end." A few suggested going to the repeater site and listening on
UHF while the repeater is active, which is a pretty good idea. Supposedly
they would make announcements about it on their nets.

I haven't given up on getting the club to help us find the QRM, but we may
need some more convincing. I'll send the new recordings and ask again.
Meanwhile, Is there anyone in the Gloucester, MA area that would like to do
a little foxhunting for AMSAT?

73, Drew KO4MA
AMSAT VP Operations

-----Original Message-----
From: AMSAT-BB <amsat-bb-bounces at amsat.org> On Behalf Of Roy Dean via
AMSAT-BB
Sent: Thursday, May 21, 2020 12:12 PM
To: amsat-bb at amsat.org
Subject: Re: [amsat-bb] Terrible Repeater QRM on AO-92 at 15:40z

>
> Yes, terrible QRM during this pass. Have recording as well but no call 
> signs from repeater chatter. Cal / N3CAL


 https://youtu.be/4439iHT4vtM

--Roy
K3RLD
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From bruninga at usna.edu  Fri May 22 16:37:22 2020
From: bruninga at usna.edu (Robert Bruninga)
Date: Fri, 22 May 2020 12:37:22 -0400
Subject: [amsat-bb] PSK retransmission on PSAT-2 (now SSTV?)
Message-ID: <9246b0f907251a91b7b3eb018d956adc@mail.gmail.com>

Using translate.google.com it appears that Roland captured his PSK31 two-way
PSK31 via the HF to UHF transponder (just what PSAT2 is designed to do via
the Brno transponder)..

What I'd like to see is another station transmitting SSTV at the same time
to see if we can do a 2-way SSTV via the transponder.

My previous emails on the topic were hampered by the need to make sure there
was a PSK31 carrier also in the passband at the same time.  Which is hard to
do from one PC and existing software..

BUT!!! The easiest way is for two stations to make a SKED and one transmit
PSK31 and the other transmit SSTV at the same time.  That will keep the
transponder up.  Then they SWAP after the first successfully SSTV relay and
the other person sends the PSK31 while receiving the SSTV.

Since PSAT2 is full duplex HF up and UHF down,  both stations can TX and RX
at the same time and it is easy!  No special hardware or software required!

A sked would go like this.  The first person simply brings up PSK31 software
and sends CQ SSTV, CQ SSTV continuously  asking for an SSTV contact.
Another station, hearing the transponder come up, then Transmits his SSTV
image on the same 10m uplink and both stations can see and hear in real time
both signals.

When the SSTV receiving station (who is TXing the CQ SSTV message) gets an
image, then he changes his MSG to QSL and then he waits for the other
station to drop his SSTV tones and come up on PSK31.  This will now hold up
the transponder for the original station to now drop his PSK31 and switch to
transmit his SSTV!

With 40 seconds per image, this will need a good 1.5 minute mutual pass...
for a 2-way SSTV exchange

Bob, WB4APR


-----Original Message-----
From: AMSAT-BB <amsat-bb-bounces at amsat.org> On Behalf Of Roland Zurmely via
AMSAT-BB
Sent: Thursday, May 21, 2020 1:45 PM
To: AMSAT <amsat-bb at amsat.org>
Subject: [amsat-bb] PSK retransmission on PSAT-2

< https://www.qsl.net/py4zbz/psat2.htm#b >
73 de Roland PY4ZBZ

From charlieray at gmail.com  Fri May 22 17:14:31 2020
From: charlieray at gmail.com (Charles Reiche)
Date: Fri, 22 May 2020 13:14:31 -0400
Subject: [amsat-bb] PSK retransmission on PSAT-2 (now SSTV?)
In-Reply-To: <9246b0f907251a91b7b3eb018d956adc@mail.gmail.com>
References: <9246b0f907251a91b7b3eb018d956adc@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <CAMkCmDr-uULUYwiCMwKeBudO-kEBDvVH4gp0XhfPXDFKX+=syA@mail.gmail.com>

https://imgur.com/a/GYno9jB
I believe I have all of the settings for the programs, screenshot at the
above link.
Its nice that dopplerpsk sends the message repeatedly, so I can set that to
go and pay attention the other radio.
We may have to wait for better timed passes (not in the middle of the
night) over the US for stations that would like to sked giving this a try
with mutual footprint of my station in FN20.
Reach out to me here or on twitter @charlieray

73
N3CRT
Charles Reiche


On Fri, May 22, 2020 at 12:40 PM Robert Bruninga via AMSAT-BB <
amsat-bb at amsat.org> wrote:

> Using translate.google.com it appears that Roland captured his PSK31
> two-way
> PSK31 via the HF to UHF transponder (just what PSAT2 is designed to do via
> the Brno transponder)..
>
> What I'd like to see is another station transmitting SSTV at the same time
> to see if we can do a 2-way SSTV via the transponder.
>
> My previous emails on the topic were hampered by the need to make sure
> there
> was a PSK31 carrier also in the passband at the same time.  Which is hard
> to
> do from one PC and existing software..
>
> BUT!!! The easiest way is for two stations to make a SKED and one transmit
> PSK31 and the other transmit SSTV at the same time.  That will keep the
> transponder up.  Then they SWAP after the first successfully SSTV relay and
> the other person sends the PSK31 while receiving the SSTV.
>
> Since PSAT2 is full duplex HF up and UHF down,  both stations can TX and RX
> at the same time and it is easy!  No special hardware or software required!
>
> A sked would go like this.  The first person simply brings up PSK31
> software
> and sends CQ SSTV, CQ SSTV continuously  asking for an SSTV contact.
> Another station, hearing the transponder come up, then Transmits his SSTV
> image on the same 10m uplink and both stations can see and hear in real
> time
> both signals.
>
> When the SSTV receiving station (who is TXing the CQ SSTV message) gets an
> image, then he changes his MSG to QSL and then he waits for the other
> station to drop his SSTV tones and come up on PSK31.  This will now hold up
> the transponder for the original station to now drop his PSK31 and switch
> to
> transmit his SSTV!
>
> With 40 seconds per image, this will need a good 1.5 minute mutual pass...
> for a 2-way SSTV exchange
>
> Bob, WB4APR
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: AMSAT-BB <amsat-bb-bounces at amsat.org> On Behalf Of Roland Zurmely
> via
> AMSAT-BB
> Sent: Thursday, May 21, 2020 1:45 PM
> To: AMSAT <amsat-bb at amsat.org>
> Subject: [amsat-bb] PSK retransmission on PSAT-2
>
> < https://www.qsl.net/py4zbz/psat2.htm#b >
> 73 de Roland PY4ZBZ
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From ciemon at gmail.com  Fri May 22 17:16:41 2020
From: ciemon at gmail.com (Ciemon Dunville)
Date: Fri, 22 May 2020 18:16:41 +0100
Subject: [amsat-bb] Talking about satellites and AMSAT online, but not email
Message-ID: <CAJVD89n3399cZX6ZEcOp8CmHPhqX7=gy8Dk0wTuQORPSBmcuww@mail.gmail.com>

I've come back to the hobby and AMSAT after a many years away, and it's
great to see that the passion, interest and fun is still there. Back in
2000 when I turned the station off, email was about the only way to
communicate outside of a local club, so I'm surprised that email still
seems to be about all there is.

For someone not in a club, or not wanting to be part of a club, and without
any known fellow satellite focused operators nearby it can be a challenge
at times to find answers when Google can't help and a simple question to a
person would probably be quite quick.

I've searched back through the archive here to look for real time chat
tools such as IRC, Slack and Discord but these don't appear to have caught
on, but in the spirit of trying to fill a potential gap I've fired up a
Discord server at
https://discord.com/channels/711956593117233254/711956593117233256 Whilst
this does have a voice capability it's mainly text chat, but can have
separate channels for different topics such as antennas, tracking etc and
can have channels for countries to focus on too.

New users will need to create an account which is normal for all Discord
users, and I hope that this server might be of some use to the global AMSAT
community.

Regards,
Ciemon
G0TRT

From k9jkm at comcast.net  Fri May 22 18:05:31 2020
From: k9jkm at comcast.net (JoAnne K9JKM)
Date: Fri, 22 May 2020 13:05:31 -0500
Subject: [amsat-bb] Talking about satellites and AMSAT online,
 but not email
In-Reply-To: <CAJVD89n3399cZX6ZEcOp8CmHPhqX7=gy8Dk0wTuQORPSBmcuww@mail.gmail.com>
References: <CAJVD89n3399cZX6ZEcOp8CmHPhqX7=gy8Dk0wTuQORPSBmcuww@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <5EC8146B.10506@comcast.net>

 > I've searched back through the archive here to look for real time chat
 > tools such as IRC, Slack and Discord but these don't appear to have
 > caught on,

Here are some more resources:
AMSAT (North America) 16.6K followers on Twitter
AMSAT-UK 10.5K followers on Twitter
AMSAT on Facebook has around ~5600 following

On Brandmeister the AMSAT DMR talkgroup on 98006 is usually busy.

-- 
73 de JoAnne K9JKM
k9jkm at amsat.org


From tjschuessler at verizon.net  Fri May 22 19:02:34 2020
From: tjschuessler at verizon.net (Tom Schuessler)
Date: Fri, 22 May 2020 14:02:34 -0500
Subject: [amsat-bb] AO-92 interference.
References: <D9A1DEE3-31B8-420C-8DF2-44CD6FC6A440.ref@verizon.net>
Message-ID: <D9A1DEE3-31B8-420C-8DF2-44CD6FC6A440@verizon.net>

Yes there are hundreds and thousands of 70 cm repeaters that are coordinated in the northeast US. They are all supposed to be in the proper FM voice range of 440 through 448. The issue here is with what is probably an uncoordinated private repeater with an input, but most likely an output wrongly put in the satellites sub-band on 70 cm. It is well within our rights to attempt to locate the source of this interference and in proper amateur radio style, attempt to convince the owner to move. That is what the volunteer monitoring program run by ARRL is all about, to find interference and help eliminate it. So it doesn?t have to go to the FCC.   Their operation is not illegal but it is out of band plan. 

 AMSAT volunteers should reach out to the coordinating groups in all of the north eastern states and bring the situation to their attention. There should also be contact made to the ARRL MONITORING group to make them aware of the problem as well. The more ears listening on these frequencies, the more chance it will be found by somebody on the ground. 

Tom N5HYP

From rogern3rc at gmail.com  Fri May 22 20:49:55 2020
From: rogern3rc at gmail.com (Roger Cooper)
Date: Fri, 22 May 2020 20:49:55 +0000
Subject: [amsat-bb] SatPC32 Count Down Function
Message-ID: <CAKpwybZaWTpa_HxEmsJqe5uLVLTB_7_oWZ53aL623WM6z1wQ6w@mail.gmail.com>

  Newbie cant figure out how to keep the CountDown box sorted on AOS?LOA.
It seems to random revert to sorting on sat-ident letters and cant be reset!

73  Roger N3RC

From rogern3rc at gmail.com  Fri May 22 21:08:03 2020
From: rogern3rc at gmail.com (Roger Cooper)
Date: Fri, 22 May 2020 21:08:03 +0000
Subject: [amsat-bb] Horizontal or Vert Polarization??
Message-ID: <CAKpwybZUNGT0P51h5R7iSGguhD5gyL0GEaVYmxXdcAeBKz9-uA@mail.gmail.com>

Newbie getting into sats. Initially I have 5el 2m  & 5el 440 for rooftop
mount with
only azimuth rotation and fixed elevation. Recommended polarization for
each band?

Eventually will get el/az rotator and circular polarization/switching but
thats a ways off.'

Have other 2m and 440 beams but cannot find good article on phasing lines
for discreet antennas to achieve circular polarization

73  Roger N3RC Sebastopol, Ca.

From k9qho67622 at comcast.net  Sat May 23 02:36:41 2020
From: k9qho67622 at comcast.net (MICHAEL WILLIAMS)
Date: Fri, 22 May 2020 22:36:41 -0400 (EDT)
Subject: [amsat-bb] Satellites with 2.4 GHz
Message-ID: <370411707.9864.1590201401881@connect.xfinity.com>

DTUSat-2  at 2401.835 MHz. Object 40030. Sends out CW beacon every 30 seconds. No battery power so operates only in sunlight. Daylight passes are normally from 11:00 to 13:00 every day. Beacon can be a missing, intermittent, full or partial CW message. It has a good signal on 2.4 GHz. As Doppler is extreme, it's best viewed on a SDR waterfall. A picture of DTUSat-2's waterfall signal is on my QRZ page. It's a good signal to test your 2.4 GHz setup and tracking.

Most satellites on 2.4 GHz only turn on and down link their data when over the command station. You must be in command station's foot print to hear the signal.

GL

From erich.eichmann at t-online.de  Sat May 23 06:13:22 2020
From: erich.eichmann at t-online.de (Erich Eichmann)
Date: Sat, 23 May 2020 08:13:22 +0200
Subject: [amsat-bb] SatPC32 Count Down Function
In-Reply-To: <CAKpwybZaWTpa_HxEmsJqe5uLVLTB_7_oWZ53aL623WM6z1wQ6w@mail.gmail.com>
References: <CAKpwybZaWTpa_HxEmsJqe5uLVLTB_7_oWZ53aL623WM6z1wQ6w@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <d68dd118-3ec5-7e97-865b-1fc7c034a05e@t-online.de>

Hi Roger,
that will happen if one of the selected satellites is constantly or 
never audible at your location (no AOS/LOS times), ? e.g. a 
geostationary satellite or a satellite that never rises at your location 
due to low inclination. Remove that satellite from the 'selected' list 
of the group.

73s, Erich, DK1TB

Am 22.05.2020 um 22:49 schrieb Roger Cooper via AMSAT-BB:
>    Newbie cant figure out how to keep the CountDown box sorted on AOS?LOA.
> It seems to random revert to sorting on sat-ident letters and cant be reset!
>
> 73  Roger N3RC
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From ciemon at gmail.com  Sat May 23 09:52:12 2020
From: ciemon at gmail.com (Ciemon Dunville)
Date: Sat, 23 May 2020 10:52:12 +0100
Subject: [amsat-bb] Talking about satellites and AMSAT online,
	but not email
In-Reply-To: <CAJVD89n3399cZX6ZEcOp8CmHPhqX7=gy8Dk0wTuQORPSBmcuww@mail.gmail.com>
References: <CAJVD89n3399cZX6ZEcOp8CmHPhqX7=gy8Dk0wTuQORPSBmcuww@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <CAJVD89=Wq_Pi8aSPv=mLiKc3fVd5YdT+=W_4xLC_1kLy9HW34A@mail.gmail.com>

I gather that the link I sent didn't work, but this one does:
https://discord.gg/AevuYSR

Lots of people have been dropping in so there would seem to be some
interest.

Regards,
Ciemon
G0TRT

On Fri, May 22, 2020, 18:16 Ciemon Dunville <ciemon at gmail.com> wrote:

> I've come back to the hobby and AMSAT after a many years away, and it's
> great to see that the passion, interest and fun is still there. Back in
> 2000 when I turned the station off, email was about the only way to
> communicate outside of a local club, so I'm surprised that email still
> seems to be about all there is.
>
> For someone not in a club, or not wanting to be part of a club, and
> without any known fellow satellite focused operators nearby it can be a
> challenge at times to find answers when Google can't help and a simple
> question to a person would probably be quite quick.
>
> I've searched back through the archive here to look for real time chat
> tools such as IRC, Slack and Discord but these don't appear to have caught
> on, but in the spirit of trying to fill a potential gap I've fired up a
> Discord server at
> https://discord.com/channels/711956593117233254/711956593117233256 Whilst
> this does have a voice capability it's mainly text chat, but can have
> separate channels for different topics such as antennas, tracking etc and
> can have channels for countries to focus on too.
>
> New users will need to create an account which is normal for all Discord
> users, and I hope that this server might be of some use to the global AMSAT
> community.
>
> Regards,
> Ciemon
> G0TRT
>

From revjwo at att.net  Sat May 23 12:54:31 2020
From: revjwo at att.net (revjwo)
Date: Sat, 23 May 2020 07:54:31 -0500
Subject: [amsat-bb] LoTW Station Locations
Message-ID: <20200523125434.68016867A@lansing182.amsat.org>

I am planning on beginning my rover operations and need to know how to set up my station locations in LoTW so that I can have a different grid count for each grid I am working from. Just worked AD0HJ yesterday from grid EM57, which is not my home station grid, and need to upload the contact.? Tnx.? ? HELP!JerryKJ4EUSent via the Samsung Galaxy, an AT&T 4G LTE smartphone

From kb2ysi at gmail.com  Sat May 23 13:08:11 2020
From: kb2ysi at gmail.com (Don KB2YSI)
Date: Sat, 23 May 2020 09:08:11 -0400
Subject: [amsat-bb] LoTW Station Locations
In-Reply-To: <20200523125434.68016867A@lansing182.amsat.org>
References: <20200523125434.68016867A@lansing182.amsat.org>
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I make a new location in TSQL for each place that I operate. Typically I
only use 4 character grid squares, but you could do more if you wanted to.
Then you pick that location when uploading the contacts. If you have
multiple locations within a single log, you will need to break them up
before uploading, unless they are on different days that could be used to
filter them during upload m

On Sat, May 23, 2020, 08:55 revjwo via AMSAT-BB <amsat-bb at amsat.org> wrote:

> I am planning on beginning my rover operations and need to know how to set
> up my station locations in LoTW so that I can have a different grid count
> for each grid I am working from. Just worked AD0HJ yesterday from grid
> EM57, which is not my home station grid, and need to upload the contact.
> Tnx.    HELP!JerryKJ4EUSent via the Samsung Galaxy, an AT&T 4G LTE
> smartphone
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> to all interested persons worldwide without requiring membership. Opinions
> expressed
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From charlieray at gmail.com  Sat May 23 13:11:32 2020
From: charlieray at gmail.com (Charles Reiche)
Date: Sat, 23 May 2020 09:11:32 -0400
Subject: [amsat-bb] LoTW Station Locations
In-Reply-To: <20200523125434.68016867A@lansing182.amsat.org>
References: <20200523125434.68016867A@lansing182.amsat.org>
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https://i.imgur.com/uWDogXs.png
In TQSL use the Station locations tab to creat a new location. Frill in the
appropriate fields and save it with a name that makes it easy to understand
where it is for.

73
N3CRT
Charles Reiche


On Sat, May 23, 2020 at 8:56 AM revjwo via AMSAT-BB <amsat-bb at amsat.org>
wrote:

> I am planning on beginning my rover operations and need to know how to set
> up my station locations in LoTW so that I can have a different grid count
> for each grid I am working from. Just worked AD0HJ yesterday from grid
> EM57, which is not my home station grid, and need to upload the contact.
> Tnx.    HELP!JerryKJ4EUSent via the Samsung Galaxy, an AT&T 4G LTE
> smartphone
> _______________________________________________
> 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 ny4i at ny4i.com  Sat May 23 13:14:25 2020
From: ny4i at ny4i.com (Thomas Schaefer)
Date: Sat, 23 May 2020 09:14:25 -0400
Subject: [amsat-bb] LoTW Station Locations
In-Reply-To: <20200523125434.68016867A@lansing182.amsat.org>
References: <20200523125434.68016867A@lansing182.amsat.org>
Message-ID: <6B2931E7-5502-40DB-8319-3E172D5C028E@ny4i.com>

In the TQSL app (which signs the request), you select Create a new Station Location under the Station Locations tab. Then when you sign the ADIF/Cabrillo file with a cert you are giventhe chance to select the location. Depending upon what logging software you use, parts of this might be automated. For example, DXKeeper automates much of that QTH selection process but you still need the station location in TQSL.

Regards,

Tom Schaefer, NY4I
Blog: www.ny4i.com
Madeira Beach, FL (Grid: EL87ot)




> On May 23, 2020, at 8:54 AM, revjwo via AMSAT-BB <amsat-bb at amsat.org> wrote:
> 
> I am planning on beginning my rover operations and need to know how to set up my station locations in LoTW so that I can have a different grid count for each grid I am working from. Just worked AD0HJ yesterday from grid EM57, which is not my home station grid, and need to upload the contact.  Tnx.    HELP!JerryKJ4EUSent via the Samsung Galaxy, an AT&T 4G LTE smartphone
> _______________________________________________
> Sent via AMSAT-BB at amsat.org. AMSAT-NA makes this open forum available
> to all interested persons worldwide without requiring membership. Opinions expressed
> are solely those of the author, and do not reflect the official views of AMSAT-NA.
> Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite program!
> Subscription settings: https://www.amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb


From joanne.k9jkm at gmail.com  Sat May 23 15:22:20 2020
From: joanne.k9jkm at gmail.com (JoAnne K9JKM)
Date: Sat, 23 May 2020 10:22:20 -0500
Subject: [amsat-bb] Talking about satellites and AMSAT online,
 but not email
In-Reply-To: <CAJVD89=Wq_Pi8aSPv=mLiKc3fVd5YdT+=W_4xLC_1kLy9HW34A@mail.gmail.com>
References: <CAJVD89n3399cZX6ZEcOp8CmHPhqX7=gy8Dk0wTuQORPSBmcuww@mail.gmail.com>
	<CAJVD89=Wq_Pi8aSPv=mLiKc3fVd5YdT+=W_4xLC_1kLy9HW34A@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <357d4c0e-8166-8d27-a575-2fdd581c6829@gmail.com>

 > I gather that the link I sent didn't work, but this one does:
 > https://discord.gg/AevuYSR

Discord reports both versions of the link as "Invite Invalid". I already 
have an account on Discord for the 5 other chats I don't use but I 
thought I'd drop in and say Hi.

-- 

73 de JoAnne K9JKM
joanne.k9jkm at gmail.com


From johnv at frontier.com  Sat May 23 16:09:58 2020
From: johnv at frontier.com (johnv at frontier.com)
Date: Sat, 23 May 2020 16:09:58 +0000 (UTC)
Subject: [amsat-bb] LoTW Station Locations
In-Reply-To: <6B2931E7-5502-40DB-8319-3E172D5C028E@ny4i.com>
References: <20200523125434.68016867A@lansing182.amsat.org>
	<6B2931E7-5502-40DB-8319-3E172D5C028E@ny4i.com>
Message-ID: <737087560.3852793.1590250198128@mail.yahoo.com>

I did it another way.
Two of us just roved in 7QP for HF and I had the all the QSO's grouped into stats/counties and grid locations (4 characters.?? 2 states, 18 counties, & 7 grids?????? I only changed the station location information of my current certificate combination for each group of QSO's.??? I sent them in to LoTW.?? and repeated the changes for the next group. 

For me that was easier and less confusing of having multiple same callsigns in my TQSL and this was a once a year event.???? It appeared that if you stay in "your" county, the Station Location can be manipulated however you want.????? Just remember to restore it for you QTH.
For the Canadian Parks and ARRL HPM 150 events I got a different certificates for N7AME/VE7 and N7AME/150.

John 
N7AME


Faith is confidence in what we hope for and assurance about what we do not see.
 

    On Saturday, May 23, 2020, 6:17:55 AM PDT, Thomas Schaefer via AMSAT-BB <amsat-bb at amsat.org> wrote:  
 
 In the TQSL app (which signs the request), you select Create a new Station Location under the Station Locations tab. Then when you sign the ADIF/Cabrillo file with a cert you are giventhe chance to select the location. Depending upon what logging software you use, parts of this might be automated. For example, DXKeeper automates much of that QTH selection process but you still need the station location in TQSL.

Regards,

Tom Schaefer, NY4I
Blog: www.ny4i.com
Madeira Beach, FL (Grid: EL87ot)




> On May 23, 2020, at 8:54 AM, revjwo via AMSAT-BB <amsat-bb at amsat.org> wrote:
> 
> I am planning on beginning my rover operations and need to know how to set up my station locations in LoTW so that I can have a different grid count for each grid I am working from. Just worked AD0HJ yesterday from grid EM57, which is not my home station grid, and need to upload the contact.? Tnx.? ? HELP!JerryKJ4EUSent via the Samsung Galaxy, an AT&T 4G LTE smartphone
> _______________________________________________
> Sent via AMSAT-BB at amsat.org. AMSAT-NA makes this open forum available
> to all interested persons worldwide without requiring membership. Opinions expressed
> are solely those of the author, and do not reflect the official views of AMSAT-NA.
> Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite program!
> Subscription settings: https://www.amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb

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From ny4i at ny4i.com  Sat May 23 16:16:07 2020
From: ny4i at ny4i.com (Thomas Schaefer)
Date: Sat, 23 May 2020 12:16:07 -0400
Subject: [amsat-bb] LoTW Station Locations
In-Reply-To: <737087560.3852793.1590250198128@mail.yahoo.com>
References: <20200523125434.68016867A@lansing182.amsat.org>
	<6B2931E7-5502-40DB-8319-3E172D5C028E@ny4i.com>
	<737087560.3852793.1590250198128@mail.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <08A2C834-B281-4CC7-8AB8-11A34291621F@ny4i.com>

That would work for a one time thing. If you go into LOTW and click on your QSO that you submitted this way, does the proper grid show up on your station info?

It all depends upon how you do logging as some programs make it more automated than others. I have club callsigns, 10 locations, my own callsign, special event calls and even DX callsigns KP4/NY4I in TQSL so one more location isn?t an issue. Thank heavens DXKeeper keeps that all straight for me.

Good luck,


Tom Schaefer, NY4I
Blog: www.ny4i.com
Madeira Beach, FL (Grid: EL87ot)




> On May 23, 2020, at 12:09 PM, johnv at frontier.com wrote:
> 
> I did it another way.
> 
> Two of us just roved in 7QP for HF and I had the all the QSO's grouped into stats/counties and grid locations (4 characters.   2 states, 18 counties, & 7 grids       I only changed the station location information of my current certificate combination for each group of QSO's.    I sent them in to LoTW.   and repeated the changes for the next group. 
> 
> For me that was easier and less confusing of having multiple same callsigns in my TQSL and this was a once a year event.     It appeared that if you stay in "your" county, the Station Location can be manipulated however you want.      Just remember to restore it for you QTH.
> 
> For the Canadian Parks and ARRL HPM 150 events I got a different certificates for N7AME/VE7 and N7AME/150.
> 
> John 
> N7AME
> 
> 
> Faith is confidence in what we hope for and assurance about what we do not see.
> 
> 
> On Saturday, May 23, 2020, 6:17:55 AM PDT, Thomas Schaefer via AMSAT-BB <amsat-bb at amsat.org> wrote:
> 
> 
> In the TQSL app (which signs the request), you select Create a new Station Location under the Station Locations tab. Then when you sign the ADIF/Cabrillo file with a cert you are giventhe chance to select the location. Depending upon what logging software you use, parts of this might be automated. For example, DXKeeper automates much of that QTH selection process but you still need the station location in TQSL.
> 
> Regards,
> 
> Tom Schaefer, NY4I
> Blog: www.ny4i.com
> Madeira Beach, FL (Grid: EL87ot)
> 
> 
> 
> 
> > On May 23, 2020, at 8:54 AM, revjwo via AMSAT-BB <amsat-bb at amsat.org <mailto:amsat-bb at amsat.org>> wrote:
> > 
> > I am planning on beginning my rover operations and need to know how to set up my station locations in LoTW so that I can have a different grid count for each grid I am working from. Just worked AD0HJ yesterday from grid EM57, which is not my home station grid, and need to upload the contact.  Tnx.    HELP!JerryKJ4EUSent via the Samsung Galaxy, an AT&T 4G LTE smartphone
> > _______________________________________________
> > 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.
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> 
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From johnv at frontier.com  Sat May 23 16:36:14 2020
From: johnv at frontier.com (johnv at frontier.com)
Date: Sat, 23 May 2020 16:36:14 +0000 (UTC)
Subject: [amsat-bb] LoTW Station Locations
In-Reply-To: <08A2C834-B281-4CC7-8AB8-11A34291621F@ny4i.com>
References: <20200523125434.68016867A@lansing182.amsat.org>
	<6B2931E7-5502-40DB-8319-3E172D5C028E@ny4i.com>
	<737087560.3852793.1590250198128@mail.yahoo.com>
	<08A2C834-B281-4CC7-8AB8-11A34291621F@ny4i.com>
Message-ID: <1312489749.2518042.1590251774286@mail.yahoo.com>

For you Thomas, multiple certificates and callsign locations is much better solution.???? Mine was a once-a-year event and for me it worked.? 

Your question is yes.??? It's the first thing you change and if you are on the line of two grids, enter both with a "comma" between them.???? 

John 


Faith is confidence in what we hope for and assurance about what we do not see.
 

    On Saturday, May 23, 2020, 9:16:11 AM PDT, Thomas Schaefer <ny4i at ny4i.com> wrote:  
 
 That would work for a one time thing. If you go into LOTW and click on your QSO that you submitted this way, does the proper grid show up on your station info?
It all depends upon how you do logging as some programs make it more automated than others. I have club callsigns, 10 locations, my own callsign, special event calls and even DX callsigns KP4/NY4I in TQSL so one more location isn?t an issue. Thank heavens DXKeeper keeps that all straight for me.
Good luck,

Tom Schaefer, NY4I
Blog: www.ny4i.com
Madeira Beach, FL (Grid: EL87ot)





On May 23, 2020, at 12:09 PM, johnv at frontier.com wrote:
I did it another way.
Two of us just roved in 7QP for HF and I had the all the QSO's grouped into stats/counties and grid locations (4 characters.?? 2 states, 18 counties, & 7 grids?????? I only changed the station location information of my current certificate combination for each group of QSO's.??? I sent them in to LoTW.?? and repeated the changes for the next group. 

For me that was easier and less confusing of having multiple same callsigns in my TQSL and this was a once a year event.???? It appeared that if you stay in "your" county, the Station Location can be manipulated however you want.????? Just remember to restore it for you QTH.
For the Canadian Parks and ARRL HPM 150 events I got a different certificates for N7AME/VE7 and N7AME/150.

John 
N7AME


Faith is confidence in what we hope for and assurance about what we do not see.
 

    On Saturday, May 23, 2020, 6:17:55 AM PDT, Thomas Schaefer via AMSAT-BB <amsat-bb at amsat.org> wrote:  
 
 In the TQSL app (which signs the request), you select Create a new Station Location under the Station Locations tab. Then when you sign the ADIF/Cabrillo file with a cert you are giventhe chance to select the location. Depending upon what logging software you use, parts of this might be automated. For example, DXKeeper automates much of that QTH selection process but you still need the station location in TQSL.

Regards,

Tom Schaefer, NY4I
Blog: www.ny4i.com
Madeira Beach, FL (Grid: EL87ot)




> On May 23, 2020, at 8:54 AM, revjwo via AMSAT-BB <amsat-bb at amsat.org> wrote:
> 
> I am planning on beginning my rover operations and need to know how to set up my station locations in LoTW so that I can have a different grid count for each grid I am working from. Just worked AD0HJ yesterday from grid EM57, which is not my home station grid, and need to upload the contact.? Tnx.? ? HELP!JerryKJ4EUSent via the Samsung Galaxy, an AT&T 4G LTE smartphone
> _______________________________________________
> Sent via AMSAT-BB at amsat.org. AMSAT-NA makes this open forum available
> to all interested persons worldwide without requiring membership. Opinions expressed
> are solely those of the author, and do not reflect the official views of AMSAT-NA.
> Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite program!
> Subscription settings: https://www.amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb

_______________________________________________
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From ciemon at gmail.com  Sat May 23 17:04:34 2020
From: ciemon at gmail.com (Ciemon Dunville)
Date: Sat, 23 May 2020 18:04:34 +0100
Subject: [amsat-bb] Talking about satellites and AMSAT online,
	but not email
In-Reply-To: <357d4c0e-8166-8d27-a575-2fdd581c6829@gmail.com>
References: <CAJVD89n3399cZX6ZEcOp8CmHPhqX7=gy8Dk0wTuQORPSBmcuww@mail.gmail.com>
	<CAJVD89=Wq_Pi8aSPv=mLiKc3fVd5YdT+=W_4xLC_1kLy9HW34A@mail.gmail.com>
	<357d4c0e-8166-8d27-a575-2fdd581c6829@gmail.com>
Message-ID: <CAJVD89n9uH3yWSQV=2W+-8TZbp3xWdhG1V8UXxsD9Ky6iVVcCg@mail.gmail.com>

Apologies JoAnne, I'm still learning about this :)

Here's another link to try, and if that fails just search for AMSAT, the
server is public.

Regards,
Ciemon

On Sat, 23 May 2020 at 16:24, JoAnne K9JKM via AMSAT-BB <amsat-bb at amsat.org>
wrote:

>  > I gather that the link I sent didn't work, but this one does:
>  > https://discord.gg/AevuYSR
>
> Discord reports both versions of the link as "Invite Invalid". I already
> have an account on Discord for the 5 other chats I don't use but I
> thought I'd drop in and say Hi.
>
> --
>
> 73 de JoAnne K9JKM
> joanne.k9jkm at gmail.com
>
> _______________________________________________
> Sent via AMSAT-BB at amsat.org. AMSAT-NA makes this open forum available
> to all interested persons worldwide without requiring membership. Opinions
> expressed
> are solely those of the author, and do not reflect the official views of
> AMSAT-NA.
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From va3mw at portcredit.net  Sat May 23 18:10:30 2020
From: va3mw at portcredit.net (Michael Walker)
Date: Sat, 23 May 2020 14:10:30 -0400
Subject: [amsat-bb] Talking about satellites and AMSAT online,
	but not email
In-Reply-To: <CAJVD89n9uH3yWSQV=2W+-8TZbp3xWdhG1V8UXxsD9Ky6iVVcCg@mail.gmail.com>
References: <CAJVD89n3399cZX6ZEcOp8CmHPhqX7=gy8Dk0wTuQORPSBmcuww@mail.gmail.com>
	<CAJVD89=Wq_Pi8aSPv=mLiKc3fVd5YdT+=W_4xLC_1kLy9HW34A@mail.gmail.com>
	<357d4c0e-8166-8d27-a575-2fdd581c6829@gmail.com>
	<CAJVD89n9uH3yWSQV=2W+-8TZbp3xWdhG1V8UXxsD9Ky6iVVcCg@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <CA+33ts7oj7cidOo4-yTVwzS-v8M1AhH2SZgkvymVNnOXM0UQJA@mail.gmail.com>

There is a Satellite SLACK channel on VHF-CHAT

#satellite

Mike va3mw


On Sat, May 23, 2020 at 1:05 PM Ciemon Dunville via AMSAT-BB <
amsat-bb at amsat.org> wrote:

> Apologies JoAnne, I'm still learning about this :)
>
> Here's another link to try, and if that fails just search for AMSAT, the
> server is public.
>
> Regards,
> Ciemon
>
> On Sat, 23 May 2020 at 16:24, JoAnne K9JKM via AMSAT-BB <
> amsat-bb at amsat.org>
> wrote:
>
> >  > I gather that the link I sent didn't work, but this one does:
> >  > https://discord.gg/AevuYSR
> >
> > Discord reports both versions of the link as "Invite Invalid". I already
> > have an account on Discord for the 5 other chats I don't use but I
> > thought I'd drop in and say Hi.
> >
> > --
> >
> > 73 de JoAnne K9JKM
> > joanne.k9jkm at gmail.com
> >
> > _______________________________________________
> > Sent via AMSAT-BB at amsat.org. AMSAT-NA makes this open forum available
> > to all interested persons worldwide without requiring membership.
> Opinions
> > expressed
> > are solely those of the author, and do not reflect the official views of
> > AMSAT-NA.
> > Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite
> program!
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> >
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> expressed
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From va3mw at portcredit.net  Sat May 23 18:14:06 2020
From: va3mw at portcredit.net (Michael Walker)
Date: Sat, 23 May 2020 14:14:06 -0400
Subject: [amsat-bb] Reminder : Slack Channel #satellite vhf-chat
Message-ID: <CA+33ts42qmqwSwNoTNM5JLQ+DC62G+o16b0kbDRLhbgg-Cu49A@mail.gmail.com>

I sent this out earlier, but I thought I would mention it again.

Slack Channel:  VHF-CHAT  #satellite

Mike va3mw

From rjlawn at gmail.com  Sat May 23 21:26:27 2020
From: rjlawn at gmail.com (Richard Lawn)
Date: Sat, 23 May 2020 17:26:27 -0400
Subject: [amsat-bb] FT-847 with Panadapter Question
Message-ID: <CADQmrTHZ3PiTk6v2hHsm3KUpvuoMc0EspXgoNopOmTteYa7LGw@mail.gmail.com>

I just added an IF tap board to an 847 and have a SDRPlay RSP1 which I'd
like to use to give my old 847 eyes. I'd appreciate some info on how to set
this up, what software to use etc.

73
Rick, W2JAZ

From wb1fj-bb at fisher.cc  Sat May 23 22:21:17 2020
From: wb1fj-bb at fisher.cc (Burns Fisher)
Date: Sat, 23 May 2020 18:21:17 -0400
Subject: [amsat-bb] Horizontal or Vert Polarization??
In-Reply-To: <CAKpwybZUNGT0P51h5R7iSGguhD5gyL0GEaVYmxXdcAeBKz9-uA@mail.gmail.com>
References: <CAKpwybZUNGT0P51h5R7iSGguhD5gyL0GEaVYmxXdcAeBKz9-uA@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <CABX7KxXEp_ySBCSCkp-+S8gQhOrC5SJL09uT0qiwc-s_1BWmUw@mail.gmail.com>

I think that for satellites, if you do not have circular polarization, no
particular polarization is better than any other.  You can't count on the
satellite being in any particular orientation.

On Fri, May 22, 2020 at 5:10 PM Roger Cooper via AMSAT-BB <
amsat-bb at amsat.org> wrote:

> Newbie getting into sats. Initially I have 5el 2m  & 5el 440 for rooftop
> mount with
> only azimuth rotation and fixed elevation. Recommended polarization for
> each band?
>
> Eventually will get el/az rotator and circular polarization/switching but
> thats a ways off.'
>
> Have other 2m and 440 beams but cannot find good article on phasing lines
> for discreet antennas to achieve circular polarization
>
> 73  Roger N3RC Sebastopol, Ca.
> _______________________________________________
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From ki7unj at gmail.com  Sun May 24 00:00:00 2020
From: ki7unj at gmail.com (KI7UNJ Tucker)
Date: Sat, 23 May 2020 17:00:00 -0700
Subject: [amsat-bb] ANS-145 AMSAT News Service Weekly Bulletins
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AMSAT NEWS SERVICE
ANS-145

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In this edition:

* AMSAT Announces 2020 Field Day Rules
* AMSAT Awards Update
* AO-27 Returns from the Dead
* Updated GOLF Project Information Available
* Changing HuskySat-1 Keps Name in FoxTelem
* Hack-a-Sat Team Boasts Exceptional Participation
* Upcoming Satellite Operations
* ARISS News
* Hamfests, Conventions, Maker Faires, and Other Events
* Satellite Shorts From All Over


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AMSAT News Service Bulletin 145.01
>From AMSAT HQ KENSINGTON, MD.
DATE 2020-May-24
To All RADIO AMATEURS
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AMSAT Announces 2020 Field Day Rules

It?s that time of year again; summer and Field Day! Each year the
American Radio Relay League (ARRL) sponsors Field Day as a ?picnic, a
campout, practice for emergencies, an informal contest and, most of
all, FUN!?  The Radio Amateur Satellite Corporation (AMSAT) promotes
its own version of Field Day for operation via the amateur satellites,
held concurrently with the ARRL event.

For 2020, the event takes place during a 27-hour period from 1800 UTC
on Saturday June 27, 2020 through 2100 UTC on Sunday June 28, 2020.
Those who set up prior to 1800 UTC on June 27 can operate only 24
hours.

AMSAT Director of Contests and Awards Bruce Paige, KK5DO, has an-
nounced the rules for the 2020 event.

Paige notes that "AMSAT has followed the ARRL when it comes to the
date, times and most rules with regard to Field Day. [ARRL has made
some modifications due to COVID-19]. With that in mind, AMSAT is going
to have to adapt as well."

Paige further elaborates, "What we will do for AMSAT Field Day is con-
centrate on rovers and operating from home." In line with this new
concentration, the awards issued this year will be modified. The top
three club stations will receive certificates as will the top three
stations overall (instead of the top three home operators on emergency
power). AMSAT will also award certificates to the top three roving
stations.

The 2020 rules can be found at https://www.amsat.org/field-day/.

[ANS thanks Bruce Paige, KK5DO, AMSAT Director of Contests and Awards,
for the above information]

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         Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the AMSAT office
    is closed until further notice. For details, please visit
  https://www.amsat.org/amsat-office-closed-until-further-notice/

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AMSAT Awards Update

This is my first update on the awards for 2020. They used to slowly
trickle in. However, over the last two months, there have been a lot of
submissions. AMSAT Satellite Communicators Award for making their first
satellite QSO

Frank Karnauskas, N1UW
Hiroto Miura, JI8UCI
Jason Davis, N8PDX
Andrew Stamp, N2YQO
Cameron Zotter, K4DCA
Angus Alexander, KJ7KOJ
Gustavo Schwartz, PR8KW
Richard Cutrer, KF5TQT
Kurt Melden, K1SEA
William McDermott, KM6MCH
Robert Smith, KO4CCD
Bernd Scholer, DL6IAN


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AMSAT Communications Achievement Award

Russel Kinner, WA8ZID  #624
Hector Luis Martinez Sis, W5CBF #625 EM30
Hector Luis Martinez Sis, W5CBF #626 EM21
Stephan Greene, KS1G #627

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AMSAT Sexagesimal Satellite Communications Achievement Award
Hector Luis Martinez Sis, W5CBF #185 EM30
Hector Luis Martinez Sis, W5CBF #186 EM21
Stephan Greene, KS1G #187

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AMSAT Century Club Award Hector Luis Martinez Sis,
W5CBF #55 EM30

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AMSAT South Africa Satellite Communications Achievement Award

Russel Kinner, WA8ZID  #US225
Hector Luis Martinez Sis, W5CBF #US226 EM30
Hector Luis Martinez Sis, W5CBF #US227 EM21
Wade Stuart, N0TEL #US228
Stephan Greene, KS1G #US229

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AMSAT Robert W. Barbee Jr., W4AMI Award (1,000-4,000)
John Stone, KC9VGG #98
Christy Hunter, KB6LTY, #99 (4,000)
Mitchell Ahrenstorff, AD0HJ #100 (2,000)
Dave Chasey, N9FN #101
Paul Overn, KE0PBR #102 (3,000)
Robert Sours, K9UO #103 (2,000)
Kell Bodholt, KI7UXT #104 (2,000)
Wade Stuart, N0TEL #105 (2,000)
Michael Frazier, KJ5Z #106
Nicholas Mahr, KE8AKW #107
Jerod Speck, W4ZXT #108
Casey Tucker, KI7UNJ #109

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AMSAT Robert W. Barbee Jr., W4AMI Award (5,000)
Adrian Liggins, VA3NNA #35
Christy Hunter, KB6LTY #37

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AMSAT Rover Award Rover Call
#051 PR8KW
#052 LW2DAF
#053 N0TEL

To see all the awards visit http://www.amsat.org and click on
Services then Awards.

[ANS thanks Bruce Paige, KK5DO, AMSAT Director Contests and Awards for
the above information]


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AO-27 Returns from the Dead

A number of amateurs have reported that the FM repeater of AO-27 has
been active for brief intervals in recent weeks. When commanded on by
control operators, the transponder is active for about two minutes be-
fore reverting to telemetry transmissions only.

Patrick Stoddard, WD9EWK, remarks that AO-27 wasn't originally intended
to be an FM satellite. It lacks the audio filtering normally seen with a
n FM receiver, since its uplink receiver was going to be used for data.
With the lack of audio filtering on the uplink receiver, AO-27 was used
for tests with D-Star radios.

The Wayback Machine has captures of the former ao27.org web site, de-
tailing how those tests were done. Two radios were used for those D-
Star QSOs, one for uplink and the other for downlink).

Many are hopeful that control stations will eventually be able to re-
cover the satellite sufficiently to provide more regular operation. In
the meantime, if you hear the satellite active, make your contacts
quickly!

[ANS thanks Patrick Stoddard, WD9EWK/VA7EWK, AMSAT Board Member, for
the above information]

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Updated GOLF Project Information Available

The AMSAT website has posted updated information on the next series of
satellites, intended to succeed the current Fox satellites. AMSAT is
developing a satellite program that should see amateur transponders in
Low Earth Orbit (LEO), Medium Earth Orbit (MEO) and eventually High
Earth Orbit (HEO)

GOLF is an acronym for "Greater Orbit, Larger Footprint"

The goal of the GOLF program is to work by steps through a series of
increasingly capable spacecraft to learn skills and systems for which
we do not yet have any low-risk experience. Among these are active at-
titude control, deployable/steerable solar panels, radiation tolerance
for Commercial off the Shelf (COTS) components in higher orbits, and
propulsion.

The first step is to be one or more Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellites
similar to the existing AO-91 and AO-92, but with technologies needed
for higher orbits.  With proven technologies, an interim high LEO or
Medium Earth Orbit (MEO) satellite would follow on.

The eventual goal is a High Earth Orbit (HEO) similar to AO-10, AO-13,
and AO-40, but at a currently affordable cost combined with signifi-
cantly enhanced capabilities which in turn will allow the use of much
less complex ground stations.

Read the AMSAT GOLF article at: https://bit.ly/2WPV9WN

[ANS thanks @amsat and Southgate ARC for the above information]


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Changing HuskySat-1 Keps Name in FoxTelem

Instructions for updating FoxTelem (including Fox-in-a-box) so that
HuskySat-1 keps are now downloaded as HO-107.

Go to the Spacecraft menu and select Husky (or something else if you
have changed the name). In the upper left is a section that says "Name
(for Keps)" and the box to the right should say "HuskySat-1". Just
change that to HO-107. Done.

Note that HuskySat-1 is no longer in the downloaded keps, so the one
you have will get older and more out-of-date until you change the name.
Don't forget you will need to do something similar with MacDoppler or
SatPC32 or any other tracking program you have.

[ANS thanks Burns Fisher, WB1FJ, for the above information]

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Hack-a-Sat Team Boasts Exceptional Participation

The Vaporsec "Capture The Flag" (CTF) team, specifically open to ama-
teur radio operators, has seen the largest turnout for a CTF competi-
tion in team history, for this satellite-themed event. We have over 20
signed up for the qualifications event this coming weekend. We believe
that based on the diversity, quality, and positive can-do spirit, that
we have a chance at being competitive and moving on to the final round
in late summer.

We had a successful team organizational meeting last night are are
looking forward to a Friday 5pm Pacific start time. I'm looking forward
to being able to share how amateur radio operators and practical exper-
ience carried the day!

The point of the competition seems to be the Air Force wanting to see
that the current level of competence is out there with respect to sat-
ellite operations and security. Hints have included backgrounders on
ADAC, Satellite IoT platform security, protocols, ground control, and
more. Rules and link to the Hack-a-Sat website are at:
https://www.hackasat.com/

Something that we noticed is that an unsolved challenge in last week-
end's DEFCON CTF qualifier round was from the same team that is put-
ting on Hack-a-Sat CTF.

So! If you are wondering what kind of challenges are posed to partici-
pants in a CTF, here is that satellite-themed challenge. We expect this
sort of thing to be the starting point for an entire weekend of satel-
lite reverse engineering, puzzle solving, and rogue-craft-wrangling.

There are two files related to the challenge. The challenge text and
the two files can be found at: https://bit.ly/2yrFlQM

See you on the other side of the CTF! We will have a write-up of the
event and share any and everything we learn along the way.

[ANS thanks Michelle Thompson, W5NYV, AMSAT Board Member, for the above
information]

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Upcoming Satellite Operations

WY7AA is still in planning stages but on Monday the 26, DN82/DN72 and
maybe later DN73/DN74, please watch his twitter page @WY7AA for more
details.

Mitch, AD0HJ, has decided to "go check on the tree" in North Dakota.
He will be finishing his circuit as this issue is published, but he
may still be available on 5/24 UTC in EN06/16
Details on his Twitter page, @ad0hj

Ron, AD0DX, and Doug, N6UA, are making another run at the elusive DL88
in Big Bend National Park, Texas. They tried this grid back in March,
and due to the mud couldn?t get to the grid, so never ones to quit, off
they go again. The tentative date is Sunday May 31, 2020. They will be
using the K5Z call sign. More information is available at the K5Z QRZ
Page.

Please submit any additions or corrections to ke0pbr (at) gmail.com

[ANS thanks Paul Overnfor, KE0PBR, AMSAT rover page manager, for the
above information]

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ARISS News

Amateurs and others around the world may listen in on contacts between
amateurs operating in schools and allowing students to interact with
astronauts and cosmonauts aboard the International Space Station. The
downlink frequency on which to listen is 145.800 MHz worldwide.

ARISS is very aware of the impact that COVID-19 is having on schools
and the public in general. As such, we may have last minute cancella-
tions or postponements of school contacts.  As always, ARISS will try
to provide everyone with near-real-time updates at the ARISS webpage:
https://www.ariss.org/

[ANS thanks Charlie Sufana, AJ9N, one of the ARISS operation team men-
tors for the above information]


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    AMSAT, along with our ARISS partners, is developing an amateur
    radio package, including two-way communication capability, to
            be carried on-board Gateway in lunar orbit.

   Support AMSAT's projects today at https://www.amsat.org/donate/

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Hamfests, Conventions, Maker Faires, and Other Events

Want to see AMSAT in action or learn more about amateur radio in space?
AMSAT Ambassadors provide presentations, demonstrate communicating
through amateur satellites, and host information tables at club meet-
ings, hamfests, conventions, maker faires, and other events.

Due to COVID-19, many hamfest and events around the United States have
been cancelled or postponed.  While we make every effort to ensure the
information contained below is correct, there may be some that we
missed. We wish all of you safekeeping and hope to be at a hamfest
near you soon.

Current schedule:
    No scheduled events

The following events scheduled to have an AMSAT presence have been
CANCELED:

    June 12-13, 2020, Ham-Com, Plano, TX

A copy of the AMSAT hamfest brochure is available for download from:
https://bit.ly/2ygVFmV  This color brochure is designed to be printed
double-sided and folded into a tri-fold handout.

To include your upcoming AMSAT presentation and/or demonstration,
please send an email to ambassadors (at) amsat (dot) org.

[ANS thanks Robert Bankston, KE4AL, AMSAT VP-User Services for the
above information]

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Satellite Shorts From All Over

+ Radio amateur and Executive Chairman of Surrey Satellite Technology
  Ltd, Sir Martin Sweeting, G3YJO, has recorded a series of home vid-
  eos from Coronavirus lockdown to record answers to the questions he
  is most frequently asked. In a recent episode he talks about his in-
  spiration for pioneering the original SmallSats revolution and re-
  veals two of his favourite SSTL missions. Watch Sir Martin Sweeting,
  G3YJO ? Early Years & Favourite Missions at:
  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KV9gQmfmvME
  (ANS thanks Drew Glasbrenner, KO4MA, AMSAT VP-Operations, and Doug
  Shook's page, www.kc4mcq.us, for the above information)

+ Thailand's regulator the National Broadcasting and Telecommunications
  Commission (NBTC) has issued a special callsign to The Radio Amateur
  Society of Thailand (RAST), founded under the royal patronage of the
  King of Thailand. The call is E2STAYHOME. RAST will be operating us-
  ing this callsign on all bands and in all modes, including on NB mode
  for Es'hail 2 QO-100 geostationary satellite.
  (ANS thanks Tanan Rangseeprom, HS1JAN, for the above information)

+ NASA astronauts Robert Behnken Douglas Hurley arrived at the Launch
  and Landing Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space Center on Wednesday,
  May 20, 2020, ahead of SpaceX's Demo-2 mission. This will be the
  first launch with astronauts of the SpaceX Crew Dragon spacecraft
  and Falcon 9 rocket to the International Space Station as part of
  the agency's Commercial Crew Program. Behnken and Hurley are sched-
  uled to launch at 4:33 p.m. EDT on Wednesday, May 27, from Launch
  Complex 39A at the Kennedy Space Center. NASA is inviting the public
  to help celebrate a historic milestone by participating in NASA?s
  virtual launch experience at: https://www.nasa.gov/beourguest
  (ANS thanks spaceref.com for the above information)

+ According to a new release of Union of Concerned Scientists' opera-
  tional satellite database, AMSAT-OSCAR 7 remains the oldest opera-
  ting satellite in Earth orbit. The next oldest operating satellite
  is NASA's TDRS-3, launched 14 years after AO-7 in 1988. Details at:
  https://www.ucsusa.org/resources/satellite-database

+ All issues of The AMSAT Journal from 2017 to the present are now
  available for AMSAT members on our new membership portal. More years
  coming soon. Get logged on today!
  https://launch.amsat.org/The_AMSAT_Journal

+ Virgin Orbit has announced that the window for its Launch Demo, the
  first orbital test flight with LauncherOne, opens this weekend on
  May 24 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Pacific Daylight Time (1700 to 2100z).
  A backup window for launch is on May 25 during the same time frame.
  (ANS thanks Twitter account @Virgin_Orbit for the above information)

+ Another record-shattering QSO was made via RS-44 last night! @KI7UNJ
  in Oregon worked EB1AO in Spain - a distance of 8,314 km. Both sta-
  tions had negative elevation! Satellite distance records are main-
  tained at: https://www.amsat.org/satellite-distance-records/
  (ANS thanks Paul Stoetzer, N8HM, AMSAT Executive VP, 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 and Remember to help keep amateur radio in space,
This week's ANS Editor, Casey Tucker, KI7UNJ

ki7unj at amsat dot org

From nanrspm at gmail.com  Sun May 24 04:55:25 2020
From: nanrspm at gmail.com (Tanan Rangseeprom)
Date: Sun, 24 May 2020 11:55:25 +0700
Subject: [amsat-bb] Warning used Lame SDR Mini for projects.
Message-ID: <CAMw-yOVwS_nQ_HepPCKeVS9idqMYhpFJf9bgdcHq+r2c32AGvA@mail.gmail.com>

Dear AMSAT member

I have Ham TV projects through to balloon ham radio and to work for uplink
to present amateur radio of Thailand to geostationary satellite Es'hail-2
or QO-100 by Express DVB transmitter program.

I gradually buy to seller within 2 years have 4 sets for Lame SDR Mini for
project but order set 3 of  the goods have burden of defects caused product
error and having to claim the goods.the goods are damaged during delivery
or there is no quality check QC before sending to the enduser. I test the
goods Lame SDR Mini to connect to SDR console software and seen control
panel for new drive and not have respond red or green LED on hardware.

I claim the Lame SDR Mini with the seller 3 months ago I dont received the
return goods replacement and very long time to contacting the seller.
Therefore I think that if you choose to use Lame SDR Mini for the project
can be careful and test for sure because the product has a disadvantage but
seller is still being made for sale.

Best regards.

Tanan Rangseeprom
Project Manager of RAST

From nanrspm at gmail.com  Sun May 24 08:29:11 2020
From: nanrspm at gmail.com (Tanan Rangseeprom)
Date: Sun, 24 May 2020 15:29:11 +0700
Subject: [amsat-bb] E2STAYHOME operating schedule
Message-ID: <CAMw-yOUbP1mKKSfBES8CL5xumqDLmRWCVB1AXYAWo2OM2V_oOQ@mail.gmail.com>

Dear AMSAT member

Thailand?s regulator, the National Broadcasting and Telecommunications
Commission (NBTC), has issued the special callsign, E2STAYHOME, to the
Radio Amateur Society of Thailand under the Royal Patronage of His Majesty
the King (RAST) for use during the outbreak of the COVID-19 virus. This is
because it is very important for people to boost their immune systems to
fight off germs that can enter their bodies and to reduce the chance of
getting infected by the COVID-19 virus. Now, it is very important to stay
home and to keep a distance of at least one metre from others, if this is
possible, which is one way to help prevent the spread of the disease on a
global basis.

This is a rare opportunity for ham radio operators who are interested in
satellite communications to legally communicate with Thai amateur radio
stations by means of the Es?hail-2 or QO-100 geostationary satellite which
licensed by the Thai regulator, the NBTC, in response to requests from
RAST, and using the special callsign E2STAYHOME on the evenings of each
working day in Thailand and on every weekend.

The operating schedule is as follows:
Monday  to  Friday,   1100 - 1500 UTC
Saturday and Sunday,  0800 - 1500 UTC
all days after 1600 UTC and up to 2200 UTC  Thailand has an emergency
curfew in place.  please STAY HOME!!

During these times, Thai hams will be operating using this callsign on all
bands and in all modes, including all satellite modes under the supervision
of the Radio Amateur Society of Thailand (RAST) in an effort to help
prevent the spread of COVID-19 and they will be QRV from today until July
15, 2020. QSOs with E2STAYHOME can be confirmed via Tim W. Tadsri, HS6MYW
and QSL cards will be sent to all via the bureau.

73 de HS1JAN

Tanan  Rangseeprom

From briaandy at gmail.com  Sun May 24 09:14:51 2020
From: briaandy at gmail.com (Andy Brian)
Date: Sun, 24 May 2020 11:14:51 +0200
Subject: [amsat-bb] RS-44 VU noise from TX
Message-ID: <CADMEjK8xWH=DX9584K=jf7AKErb3ZoKdVCo_SNVjgEAkHTPzyw@mail.gmail.com>

Hi

any good suggestion how to reduce noise from VHF TX  on receiving on UHF fo
RS44

I'm using two antenna antena 8meters away each other but is hard to hear
anything when TX.

73 Andy

From marklhammond at gmail.com  Sun May 24 11:44:02 2020
From: marklhammond at gmail.com (Mark L. Hammond)
Date: Sun, 24 May 2020 07:44:02 -0400
Subject: [amsat-bb] RS-44 VU noise from TX
In-Reply-To: <CADMEjK8xWH=DX9584K=jf7AKErb3ZoKdVCo_SNVjgEAkHTPzyw@mail.gmail.com>
References: <CADMEjK8xWH=DX9584K=jf7AKErb3ZoKdVCo_SNVjgEAkHTPzyw@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <CAPRXzyqwEko5UcYFewP_aBKBXWtAzPrR9LcY=g-Grc7og6gXSg@mail.gmail.com>

Hello Andy,

The issue is the third harmonic of the 2M uplink being "heard" by a
sensitive receiver setup on 70cm.   Here is a link from our old friend
Tony, AA2TX (SK), that is still applicable today.

The idea is to filter!  It may take something on the transmit side and the
receive side, depending on your station.  Too many variables--but this will
let you begin to work towards reducing the problem.

https://www.amsat.org/a-simple-desense-filter-for-mode-j-satellites/

There are also some nice bandpass filters that can be used, but they are a
good bit more expensive.

73,
Mark N8MH

On Sun, May 24, 2020 at 5:16 AM Andy Brian via AMSAT-BB <amsat-bb at amsat.org>
wrote:

> Hi
>
> any good suggestion how to reduce noise from VHF TX  on receiving on UHF fo
> RS44
>
> I'm using two antenna antena 8meters away each other but is hard to hear
> anything when TX.
>
> 73 Andy
> _______________________________________________
> Sent via AMSAT-BB at amsat.org. AMSAT-NA makes this open forum available
> to all interested persons worldwide without requiring membership. Opinions
> expressed
> are solely those of the author, and do not reflect the official views of
> AMSAT-NA.
> Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite program!
> Subscription settings: https://www.amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb
>


-- 
Mark L. Hammond [N8MH]

From kb2m at arrl.net  Sun May 24 13:22:18 2020
From: kb2m at arrl.net (Jeff)
Date: Sun, 24 May 2020 09:22:18 -0400
Subject: [amsat-bb] HO-107
Message-ID: <71A52A82-4DD1-44F5-8281-DB1EF0EA3368@arrl.net>


Is anyone getting any telemetry from HO-107 ?

73 Jeff kb2m

Sent from my iPhone

From marklhammond at gmail.com  Sun May 24 13:43:06 2020
From: marklhammond at gmail.com (Mark L. Hammond)
Date: Sun, 24 May 2020 09:43:06 -0400
Subject: [amsat-bb] HO-107
In-Reply-To: <71A52A82-4DD1-44F5-8281-DB1EF0EA3368@arrl.net>
References: <71A52A82-4DD1-44F5-8281-DB1EF0EA3368@arrl.net>
Message-ID: <CAPRXzypaQfkakFixLHgcp4-Oiq717s_yJqPd4_mLWhSawBbUFg@mail.gmail.com>

Hi Jeff,

No, it been quiet.  Drew KO4MA mentioned this briefly a couple days ago.
Several days ago the satellite entered into a several day period of full
illumination.  It looks like this full sun event may be the first such
period for the bird since its release into its current orbit.  Temps were
getting pretty high according to some of the last telemetry heard.   It
should be starting to cool down as eclipses have returned and are getting
longer, which should hopefully help.  Rest assured the command team is
going to make attempts to try to get it back on the air.  If you recall,
it's a satellite built by UW.and we're a payload/partner on the satellite,
so everyone is in uncharted territory here!

In the meantime, we'll appreciate reports of hearing something from it.

73,
Mark N8MH

On Sun, May 24, 2020 at 9:24 AM Jeff via AMSAT-BB <amsat-bb at amsat.org>
wrote:

>
> Is anyone getting any telemetry from HO-107 ?
>
> 73 Jeff kb2m
>
> Sent from my iPhone
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From sjdevience at gmail.com  Sun May 24 14:09:08 2020
From: sjdevience at gmail.com (Stephen DeVience)
Date: Sun, 24 May 2020 10:09:08 -0400
Subject: [amsat-bb] RS-44 VU noise from TX
Message-ID: <CAMPfQQBjAB0KAjpMtszguNnHiuD5dDNc5-MRMkOcWYrnU6X=Pw@mail.gmail.com>

It's funny, I tried RS-44 for the first time yesterday and had the exact
same problem. My SDR even picked up the harmonic when the coax connected to
it was 50 ohm terminated, so my duplexer was not providing enough
filtering. The solution will likely be a front-end filter attached directly
to the device.

-Stephen, N8URE

From marklhammond at gmail.com  Sun May 24 14:42:33 2020
From: marklhammond at gmail.com (Mark L. Hammond)
Date: Sun, 24 May 2020 10:42:33 -0400
Subject: [amsat-bb] HO-107
In-Reply-To: <1584824581.532971.1590328989061@mail.yahoo.com>
References: <71A52A82-4DD1-44F5-8281-DB1EF0EA3368@arrl.net>
	<CAPRXzypaQfkakFixLHgcp4-Oiq717s_yJqPd4_mLWhSawBbUFg@mail.gmail.com>
	<1584824581.532971.1590328989061@mail.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <CAPRXzyomRXH_uaydt2He_RJxA1U8dG1PYEs-_Djm_C2tt69DiQ@mail.gmail.com>

Hello Jerry,

I'm going to copy the -BB on this reply since "my spider senses" tell me
the question may occur to others!

The "live" telemetry is displayed here.
http://www.amsat.org/tlm/health.php?id=6&port=

If you click on a sensor value, it will show a graph of something like the
last 100 values.
You can also use this page to see telemetry from the whole Fox family.
Scroll to the bottom/right of the page for links to the software, etc.
https://www.amsat.org/tlm/leaderboard.php?id=0&db=FOXDB

Now, if you really want to look at some data--you can download FoxTLM and
do a full download of all the data for any of the "Fox and friends" family,
which includes AO-85, -91, -92, -95, and HO-107.  It's what we'll be using
for Fox-1E when it's launched, and any of the other future partner payloads
that AMSAT hopes will host the linear transponder (LTM).    Tons of
graphing and viewing options....most of us it take a while to get a feel
for all the features in the program, but Chris AC2CZ (and team) has done an
amazing job with the program and the documentation.  A very versatile
program.  It's what we use to collect live telemetry feed to AMSAT servers
as well.

Give it a shot and see how you make out!  WARNING--It may be habit forming!
I started collecting telemetry back with FO-12, And Oscars
16/17/18/19/20/22/23... AO-40...and the list goes on.   If you use any of
scoreboard links above, you'll see I've spent a good portion of my hobby
time collecting telemetry...while I certainly enjoy a voice QSO, I've
always enjoyed the challenge of getting an automated system up and running
and collecting telemetry for whomever needed it.

If fact, we just set up a fully automated station at the university where I
work.  My wife and I donated all the equipment, and we hope to inspire the
new engineering students in the school I started 4 years ago.  The crazy
pandemic was a mixed blessing---few people around so we could get on the
roof (with some co-worker hams) to install it, but there were no students
around to watch, help, or learn!  That will come this fall, I hope.

73,
Mark N8MH



On Sun, May 24, 2020 at 10:03 AM Gerald Witalec <jplanner at sbcglobal.net>
wrote:

> Good morning Mark,
> Just curious on what type of program is available for us to view the
> telemetry
> that would show temperature, voltage and so on within a particular
> satellite?
>
> Thanks,
>
> Jerry...W8RQM
>
>
> On Sunday, May 24, 2020, 9:45:06 AM EDT, Mark L. Hammond via AMSAT-BB <
> amsat-bb at amsat.org> wrote:
>
>
> Hi Jeff,
>
> No, it been quiet.  Drew KO4MA mentioned this briefly a couple days ago.
> Several days ago the satellite entered into a several day period of full
> illumination.  It looks like this full sun event may be the first such
> period for the bird since its release into its current orbit.  Temps were
> getting pretty high according to some of the last telemetry heard.  It
> should be starting to cool down as eclipses have returned and are getting
> longer, which should hopefully help.  Rest assured the command team is
> going to make attempts to try to get it back on the air.  If you recall,
> it's a satellite built by UW.and we're a payload/partner on the satellite,
> so everyone is in uncharted territory here!
>
> In the meantime, we'll appreciate reports of hearing something from it.
>
> 73,
> Mark N8MH
>
> On Sun, May 24, 2020 at 9:24 AM Jeff via AMSAT-BB <amsat-bb at amsat.org>
> wrote:
>
> >
> > Is anyone getting any telemetry from HO-107 ?
> >
> > 73 Jeff kb2m
> >
> > 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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> program!
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>
>
> --
> Mark L. Hammond [N8MH]
>
> _______________________________________________
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> to all interested persons worldwide without requiring membership. Opinions
> expressed
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-- 
Mark L. Hammond [N8MH]

From on4cjq at telenet.be  Sun May 24 18:43:27 2020
From: on4cjq at telenet.be (on4cjq at telenet.be)
Date: Sun, 24 May 2020 20:43:27 +0200 (CEST)
Subject: [amsat-bb] RS-44 VU noise from TX
In-Reply-To: <CADMEjK8xWH=DX9584K=jf7AKErb3ZoKdVCo_SNVjgEAkHTPzyw@mail.gmail.com>
References: <CADMEjK8xWH=DX9584K=jf7AKErb3ZoKdVCo_SNVjgEAkHTPzyw@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <1647041245.475312887.1590345807957.JavaMail.zimbra@telenet.be>

Hoi,

Instead of putting a diplexer as filter( best is to use 1 per band), if you have the possibilty to make stuff your own, just 'split' a diplexer by making an LPF (low pass filter) at the 2m antenne and a HPF ( high pass filter) at the 70cm antenne. Or find some to buy (MINI CIRCUITS maybe?).
This way you have a filter at both antennas. Mostly a diplexer is used only on one antenna, while the other diplexer port is closed with a small dummy load.
Keep in mind the tx-pwr!

Best 73's

Jerry,ON4CJQ

----- Oorspronkelijk bericht -----
Van: "amsat-bb" <amsat-bb at amsat.org>
Aan: "amsat-bb" <amsat-bb at amsat.org>
Verzonden: Zondag 24 mei 2020 11:14:51
Onderwerp: [amsat-bb] RS-44 VU noise from TX

Hi

any good suggestion how to reduce noise from VHF TX  on receiving on UHF fo
RS44

I'm using two antenna antena 8meters away each other but is hard to hear
anything when TX.

73 Andy
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From zmetzing at pobox.com  Sun May 24 19:24:57 2020
From: zmetzing at pobox.com (Zach Metzinger)
Date: Sun, 24 May 2020 14:24:57 -0500
Subject: [amsat-bb] RS-44 VU noise from TX
In-Reply-To: <1647041245.475312887.1590345807957.JavaMail.zimbra@telenet.be>
References: <CADMEjK8xWH=DX9584K=jf7AKErb3ZoKdVCo_SNVjgEAkHTPzyw@mail.gmail.com>
	<1647041245.475312887.1590345807957.JavaMail.zimbra@telenet.be>
Message-ID: <4d7549b3-b411-da33-8e7f-0909538c715e@pobox.com>

On 05/24/20 13:43, Jerry via AMSAT-BB wrote:
> Instead of putting a diplexer as filter( best is to use 1 per band), if you have the possibilty to make stuff your own, just 'split' a diplexer by making an LPF (low pass filter) at the 2m antenne and a HPF ( high pass filter) at the 70cm antenne. Or find some to buy (MINI CIRCUITS maybe?).

I have been eyeing the "144 MHz 5 Pole Low Pass Filter for > 0.75 KW 
built by DL2FCN" on this page:

http://dg7ybn.de/technical/Filters.htm

There is just enough build detail to try constructing my own. I plan to 
test it with the nanoVNA (v1) and also a sweep generator + HP8568 SA.

--- Zach
N0ZGO

From skristof at etczone.com  Sun May 24 19:51:18 2020
From: skristof at etczone.com (Steve Kristoff)
Date: Sun, 24 May 2020 15:51:18 -0400
Subject: [amsat-bb] RS-44 VU noise from TX
In-Reply-To: <1647041245.475312887.1590345807957.JavaMail.zimbra@telenet.be>
References: <CADMEjK8xWH=DX9584K=jf7AKErb3ZoKdVCo_SNVjgEAkHTPzyw@mail.gmail.com>
	<1647041245.475312887.1590345807957.JavaMail.zimbra@telenet.be>
Message-ID: <3ad4c97e11cfe816502a7f0ec1b00c67@etczone.com>


I've considered getting Mini-Circuits high and low pass filters to go between my handhelds and my Arrow antenna. But the datasheets for the ones that I looked at only rate the filters at 0.5W. I'd be pushing about 5 W through them.?
Does anyone here have experience doing that to these filters and can comment on whether that works or not?
Are there Mini-circuits filters that will handle 5 W comfortably?
Steve AI9IN
?
----- Original Message -----
From: Jerry via AMSAT-BB (amsat-bb at amsat.org)
Date: 05/24/20 14:45
To: Andy Brian (briaandy at gmail.com)
Cc: amsat-bb (amsat-bb at amsat.org)
Subject: Re: [amsat-bb] RS-44 VU noise from TX

Hoi,

Instead of putting a diplexer as filter( best is to use 1 per band), if you have the possibilty to make stuff your own, just 'split' a diplexer by making an LPF (low pass filter) at the 2m antenne and a HPF ( high pass filter) at the 70cm antenne. Or find some to buy (MINI CIRCUITS maybe?).
This way you have a filter at both antennas. Mostly a diplexer is used only on one antenna, while the other diplexer port is closed with a small dummy load.
Keep in mind the tx-pwr!

Best 73's

Jerry,ON4CJQ





From diehl.mike.a at gmail.com  Sun May 24 20:20:53 2020
From: diehl.mike.a at gmail.com (Mike Diehl)
Date: Sun, 24 May 2020 16:20:53 -0400
Subject: [amsat-bb] RS-44 VU noise from TX
In-Reply-To: <3ad4c97e11cfe816502a7f0ec1b00c67@etczone.com>
References: <3ad4c97e11cfe816502a7f0ec1b00c67@etczone.com>
Message-ID: <C9ED0780-419B-42DE-9FEF-B92E4B9ED140@gmail.com>

See the following response I got from them. Highest power I?ve heard being used on the BLP-200 is 50w. 

> Hello Mike,
> 
> Our BLP, BHP and BBP series of filters are all designed with lumped LC components.
> The capacitors typically have a working voltage of 50-100V, so they aren't a problem with high power.
> 
> The inductors are core and wire based, and we consider them to be limited by when the core saturates.
> For a lowpass filter, this will cause degradation in rejection a high frequency.
> For a high pass filter, this will cause degradation in passband insertion loss.
> The 0.5W max power we state is for higher frequency power, or in your case, the out of band power.
> 
> In terms of the survivability of the unit, 0.5W will not cause any overheating or permanent damage. The limit is there purely for performance issues.
> In order to save time in testing and qualification, we've identified 0.5W as a worst case among the filter series and specify as the max power for all 3 series.
> 
> If you are seeing good performance in passband and rejection at higher powers, that is great.
> Just know that some of our filters may be represented better by the 0.5W max than others.
> 
> Regards,
> William Yu
> Mini-Circuits
> Applications Engineer


73,
Mike Diehl
W8LID/VE6LID

> On May 24, 2020, at 15:53, Steve Kristoff via AMSAT-BB <amsat-bb at amsat.org> wrote:
> 
> ?
> I've considered getting Mini-Circuits high and low pass filters to go between my handhelds and my Arrow antenna. But the datasheets for the ones that I looked at only rate the filters at 0.5W. I'd be pushing about 5 W through them. 
> Does anyone here have experience doing that to these filters and can comment on whether that works or not?
> Are there Mini-circuits filters that will handle 5 W comfortably?
> Steve AI9IN
>  
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: Jerry via AMSAT-BB (amsat-bb at amsat.org)
> Date: 05/24/20 14:45
> To: Andy Brian (briaandy at gmail.com)
> Cc: amsat-bb (amsat-bb at amsat.org)
> Subject: Re: [amsat-bb] RS-44 VU noise from TX
> 
> Hoi,
> 
> Instead of putting a diplexer as filter( best is to use 1 per band), if you have the possibilty to make stuff your own, just 'split' a diplexer by making an LPF (low pass filter) at the 2m antenne and a HPF ( high pass filter) at the 70cm antenne. Or find some to buy (MINI CIRCUITS maybe?).
> This way you have a filter at both antennas. Mostly a diplexer is used only on one antenna, while the other diplexer port is closed with a small dummy load.
> Keep in mind the tx-pwr!
> 
> Best 73's
> 
> Jerry,ON4CJQ
> 
> 
> 
> 
> _______________________________________________
> Sent via AMSAT-BB at amsat.org. AMSAT-NA makes this open forum available
> to all interested persons worldwide without requiring membership. Opinions expressed
> are solely those of the author, and do not reflect the official views of AMSAT-NA.
> Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite program!
> Subscription settings: https://www.amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb

From heimir.sverrisson at gmail.com  Sun May 24 21:43:20 2020
From: heimir.sverrisson at gmail.com (Heimir Thor Sverrisson)
Date: Sun, 24 May 2020 15:43:20 -0600
Subject: [amsat-bb] New version of the W1ANT Satellite Tracker apps available
Message-ID: <CAGadeg0voU3otwC5dn7hy88fZFSWLYdZC5kdfsm8iAPEyH+h-Q@mail.gmail.com>

Hi all,
New versions of the W1ANT Satellite Tracker Android apps are now
available in the Google Play Store.

These new versions address operational improvements suggested by Paul
Philip AC9O. Centrally adding and removing satellites is now also much
more robust.

Big thanks go out to the hundreds of operators that have downloaded
the app and to those that have given me constructive feedback.

The free version app:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.coolprimes.sattrack
The no-ads paid version:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.coolprimes.sattrack.pro

Thanks & 73
/Heimir W1ANT

From rjlawn at gmail.com  Mon May 25 03:15:58 2020
From: rjlawn at gmail.com (Richard Lawn)
Date: Sun, 24 May 2020 23:15:58 -0400
Subject: [amsat-bb] G5400B Problem
Message-ID: <CADQmrTEWHO-TCjiweZF-0VK-F7Rs76VQkZ-qFnGfcd1Fnu5G0A@mail.gmail.com>

I'm experiencing a problem with an old G5400B. It works fine with a Fox
Delta interface and then all of a sudden it lock up. I can't even move the
AZ rotor manual with the control box. Is there some sort of thermal device
that might need to be replaced?

Rick, W2JAZ

From revjwo at att.net  Mon May 25 03:28:35 2020
From: revjwo at att.net (BeetleJerald Oliver)
Date: Mon, 25 May 2020 03:28:35 +0000 (UTC)
Subject: [amsat-bb] Mounting Bracket
References: <49520242.2858699.1590377315961.ref@mail.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <49520242.2858699.1590377315961@mail.yahoo.com>

I am looking for a Mobile Mounting Bracket ( MB-66 ) for my Yaesu FT-847.? Anybody have one they don't need?
Jerry ?? KJ4EU

From propgrinder at gmail.com  Mon May 25 17:18:51 2020
From: propgrinder at gmail.com (Bob Hammond)
Date: Mon, 25 May 2020 10:18:51 -0700
Subject: [amsat-bb] Tablet for SatPC32
Message-ID: <CAKoB7Oqt9oCWAm7DpLexgTq+tFd9+gBtDTO9GPcPSr_Qv9mRpQ@mail.gmail.com>

I'm in the market for a tablet to take roving.  I want to use SatPC32 so
that means some version of Windows.

Any suggestions on a Windows tablet?

Bob W7OTJ

From n8hm at arrl.net  Mon May 25 17:39:25 2020
From: n8hm at arrl.net (Paul Stoetzer)
Date: Mon, 25 May 2020 13:39:25 -0400
Subject: [amsat-bb] Tablet for SatPC32
In-Reply-To: <CAKoB7Oqt9oCWAm7DpLexgTq+tFd9+gBtDTO9GPcPSr_Qv9mRpQ@mail.gmail.com>
References: <CAKoB7Oqt9oCWAm7DpLexgTq+tFd9+gBtDTO9GPcPSr_Qv9mRpQ@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <CABzOSOr2VSVpKfsW8aVkzP5CJWxvPs9tAkKgi_wAVWYO85Xe0Q@mail.gmail.com>

As with most things, it depends on your budget. Windows tablets had quite a
moment a few years ago where you could get a 7? model for under $100 and 8?
models for under $200, but they were ultimately not very good devices and
7? or 8? really doesn?t work well for Windows. 10.1? is really the minimum
screen size to be useful for a Windows device.

Right now there are two choices to consider in the under $500 range at the
10 inch screen size. For the low end, there?s the Chuwi Hi 10x which is
$229 on Amazon. If you don?t want to go with the cheap Chinese brand, your
only choice in that price range is the Microsoft Surface Go 2, which just
came out two weeks ago and starts at $399 for the minimum spec. You may
also find remaining NOS Surface Go 1st generations available for less.

Above $500, there are lots of other choices out there, but they are
overkill if you?re looking for a small device just to take roving.

Any of these will run virtually any amateur radio software, including
SatPC32, without a problem. Note that the Surface Go tablets come with
Windows 10 running in S mode, which restricts software availability to the
Windows Store only. Fortunately, it?s just a quick setting change to take
it out of S mode and get full Windows 10 Home.

73,

Paul, N8HM



On Mon, May 25, 2020 at 13:19 Bob Hammond via AMSAT-BB <amsat-bb at amsat.org>
wrote:

> I'm in the market for a tablet to take roving.  I want to use SatPC32 so
> that means some version of Windows.
>
> Any suggestions on a Windows tablet?
>
> Bob W7OTJ
> _______________________________________________
> 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 tjschuessler at verizon.net  Mon May 25 19:24:35 2020
From: tjschuessler at verizon.net (tjschuessler at verizon.net)
Date: Mon, 25 May 2020 14:24:35 -0500
Subject: [amsat-bb] RS-44 VU noise from TX
References: <002901d632ca$2028b690$607a23b0$.ref@verizon.net>
Message-ID: <002901d632ca$2028b690$607a23b0$@verizon.net>

When I started setting up to the 145 up 435 down satellites, I experienced
this issue badly.  The best solution I found was to use two separate
Diplexer to feed my Arrow on a tripod.  I ended up using a triplexer for the
2 meter side and a diplexer for the 70CM side.  The dual filtering seems to
clean up all the third harmonic crud.  Some folks recommend a 50 Ohm
terminator for unused ports but I most of the time don't use one. I put my
preamps on the inside of the diplexers as filters because the loss is small
on the diplexer and filtering before the preamp will go a long way.
Limiting power is also a help.  Most of our linear birds are pretty
sensitive so keeping our transmitters down to a very low transmit output is
best for the satellite

Now the comment was relating to SDR devices for the RX side, depending on
what you have, some of these have very poor RF shielding so that in itself
is a real problem

Tom Schuessler, N5HYP
EM12ms
_______________

Message: 
Date: Sun, 24 May 2020 20:43:27 +0200 (CEST)
From: mailto:on4cjq at telenet.be
To: Andy Brian <mailto:briaandy at gmail.com>
Cc: amsat-bb <mailto:amsat-bb at amsat.org>
Subject: Re: [amsat-bb] RS-44 VU noise from TX
Message-ID:
	
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Content-Type: text/plain; charset=utf-8

Hoi,

Instead of putting a diplexer as filter( best is to use 1 per band), if you
have the possibilty to make stuff your own, just 'split' a diplexer by
making an LPF (low pass filter) at the 2m antenne and a HPF ( high pass
filter) at the 70cm antenne. Or find some to buy (MINI CIRCUITS maybe?).
This way you have a filter at both antennas. Mostly a diplexer is used only
on one antenna, while the other diplexer port is closed with a small dummy
load.
Keep in mind the tx-pwr!

Best 73's

Jerry,ON4CJQ




From royldean at gmail.com  Mon May 25 20:03:12 2020
From: royldean at gmail.com (Roy Dean)
Date: Mon, 25 May 2020 16:03:12 -0400
Subject: [amsat-bb] RS-44 VU noise from TX
Message-ID: <CADGPg2tZDYKu6BfLc8mwDUrf8coOvgL1hebYyHJhwPp66jGOwA@mail.gmail.com>

>
> Now the comment was relating to SDR devices for the RX side, depending on
> what you have, some of these have very poor RF shielding so that in itself
> is a real problem Tom Schuessler, N5HYP
> EM12ms


Just as another data point - I use an $20 RTL-SDR.com V3 Dongle for the
downlinks on almost all the FM and SSB satellites (yep, the plan was always
to upgrade but it's been working so well that I haven't found a huge need
to spend money on a real SDR or traditional receiver).

I have MFJ 916 diplexers at the mast acting as band pass filters.   This
has been working for me on all satellites except for SO-50 and FO-29.   I
can get receiver blowout on the 70cm downlink birds (LilacSat-2 and RS-44,
for example) if I am not careful with my usage of my ARR pre-amps (located
at the antennas) or the SDR gain setting, but ultimately I've had good luck
on those.   SO-50 and FO-29 don't seem to be workable no matter what
combination of pre-amp and SDR gain setting I use.   I haven't had an
opportunity to try out HO-107 yet, so can't comment on my "el cheapo" setup
on that bird.  For SO-50 I just use my D710G, and I haven't had much
opportunity to use FO-29 lately anyway.

--Roy
K3RLD

From rjlawn at gmail.com  Tue May 26 00:30:17 2020
From: rjlawn at gmail.com (Richard Lawn)
Date: Mon, 25 May 2020 20:30:17 -0400
Subject: [amsat-bb] ARR mast mount preamps
Message-ID: <CADQmrTELu36TJx51L5=S5ZeF9xX6zomGq4SmPxwkZG48rGAk2A@mail.gmail.com>

I just learned that they are no longer making the mast series preamps.
Tragic. Anyone know where I can find an alternative for 70 cm other than
SSB Electronics that I think may only be available from Germany?

Rick, W2JAZ


-- 
Sent from Gmail Mobile

From cathryn at junglevision.com  Tue May 26 00:36:12 2020
From: cathryn at junglevision.com (Cathryn Mataga)
Date: Mon, 25 May 2020 17:36:12 -0700
Subject: [amsat-bb] ARR mast mount preamps
In-Reply-To: <CADQmrTELu36TJx51L5=S5ZeF9xX6zomGq4SmPxwkZG48rGAk2A@mail.gmail.com>
References: <CADQmrTELu36TJx51L5=S5ZeF9xX6zomGq4SmPxwkZG48rGAk2A@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <16f9ac70-cae2-3fb6-9398-6ad2b1e66239@junglevision.com>

I recently ordered a DBA-270 from Ham Radio Outlet. (have yet to put it 
up through, but this year, for sure.)

On 5/25/20 5:30 PM, Richard Lawn via AMSAT-BB wrote:
> I just learned that they are no longer making the mast series preamps.
> Tragic. Anyone know where I can find an alternative for 70 cm other than
> SSB Electronics that I think may only be available from Germany?
>
> Rick, W2JAZ
>
>

From kb1pvh at gmail.com  Tue May 26 00:39:50 2020
From: kb1pvh at gmail.com (Dave Webb KB1PVH)
Date: Mon, 25 May 2020 20:39:50 -0400
Subject: [amsat-bb] ARR mast mount preamps
In-Reply-To: <CADQmrTELu36TJx51L5=S5ZeF9xX6zomGq4SmPxwkZG48rGAk2A@mail.gmail.com>
References: <CADQmrTELu36TJx51L5=S5ZeF9xX6zomGq4SmPxwkZG48rGAk2A@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <CAEMY9FcPNdsFEBv3JNtwcO-mSe-yMithdJ4tQrcMyjrZ1g5Jpg@mail.gmail.com>

Richard,

 You can get the SSB preamps from HRO.


Dave-KB1PVH


Sent from my Galaxy S9

On Mon, May 25, 2020, 8:32 PM Richard Lawn via AMSAT-BB <amsat-bb at amsat.org>
wrote:

> I just learned that they are no longer making the mast series preamps.
> Tragic. Anyone know where I can find an alternative for 70 cm other than
> SSB Electronics that I think may only be available from Germany?
>
> Rick, W2JAZ
>
>
> --
> Sent from Gmail Mobile
> _______________________________________________
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> to all interested persons worldwide without requiring membership. Opinions
> expressed
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> AMSAT-NA.
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From n1jez at burlingtontelecom.net  Tue May 26 11:11:52 2020
From: n1jez at burlingtontelecom.net (Mike Seguin)
Date: Tue, 26 May 2020 07:11:52 -0400
Subject: [amsat-bb] ARR mast mount preamps
In-Reply-To: <CADQmrTELu36TJx51L5=S5ZeF9xX6zomGq4SmPxwkZG48rGAk2A@mail.gmail.com>
References: <CADQmrTELu36TJx51L5=S5ZeF9xX6zomGq4SmPxwkZG48rGAk2A@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <2621446b-93a8-29d8-0d76-a725a8fb0273@burlingtontelecom.net>

https://vhfdesign.com/

http://www.shf-elektronik.de/en/index.htm

Mike

On 5/25/2020 8:30 PM, Richard Lawn via AMSAT-BB wrote:
> I just learned that they are no longer making the mast series preamps.
> Tragic. Anyone know where I can find an alternative for 70 cm other than
> SSB Electronics that I think may only be available from Germany?
> 
> Rick, W2JAZ
> 
> 

-- 

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

From propgrinder at gmail.com  Tue May 26 12:15:36 2020
From: propgrinder at gmail.com (Bob Hammond)
Date: Tue, 26 May 2020 05:15:36 -0700
Subject: [amsat-bb] ARR mast mount preamps
In-Reply-To: <2621446b-93a8-29d8-0d76-a725a8fb0273@burlingtontelecom.net>
References: <CADQmrTELu36TJx51L5=S5ZeF9xX6zomGq4SmPxwkZG48rGAk2A@mail.gmail.com>
	<2621446b-93a8-29d8-0d76-a725a8fb0273@burlingtontelecom.net>
Message-ID: <CAKoB7OrhUgk2c6Pxp38MPK_0R4J3ttytSfb5u9-54TZMwmh6vA@mail.gmail.com>

https://www.minikits.com.au/electronic-kits/rf-amplifiers/rf-preamplifiers

I'm building a 70cm and 23cm kit right now.  Very nicely put together.  You
can also buy them assembled.

Bob W7OTJ

On Tue, May 26, 2020 at 4:14 AM Mike Seguin via AMSAT-BB <amsat-bb at amsat.org>
wrote:

> https://vhfdesign.com/
>
> http://www.shf-elektronik.de/en/index.htm
>
> Mike
>
> On 5/25/2020 8:30 PM, Richard Lawn via AMSAT-BB wrote:
> > I just learned that they are no longer making the mast series preamps.
> > Tragic. Anyone know where I can find an alternative for 70 cm other than
> > SSB Electronics that I think may only be available from Germany?
> >
> > Rick, W2JAZ
> >
> >
>
> --
>
> 73,
> Mike, N1JEZ
> "A closed mouth gathers no feet"
> _______________________________________________
> Sent via AMSAT-BB at amsat.org. AMSAT-NA makes this open forum available
> to all interested persons worldwide without requiring membership. Opinions
> expressed
> are solely those of the author, and do not reflect the official views of
> AMSAT-NA.
> Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite program!
> Subscription settings: https://www.amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb
>

From zmetzing at pobox.com  Tue May 26 14:58:33 2020
From: zmetzing at pobox.com (Zach Metzinger)
Date: Tue, 26 May 2020 09:58:33 -0500
Subject: [amsat-bb] ARR mast mount preamps
In-Reply-To: <CAKoB7OrhUgk2c6Pxp38MPK_0R4J3ttytSfb5u9-54TZMwmh6vA@mail.gmail.com>
References: <CADQmrTELu36TJx51L5=S5ZeF9xX6zomGq4SmPxwkZG48rGAk2A@mail.gmail.com>
	<2621446b-93a8-29d8-0d76-a725a8fb0273@burlingtontelecom.net>
	<CAKoB7OrhUgk2c6Pxp38MPK_0R4J3ttytSfb5u9-54TZMwmh6vA@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <45ef028e-a89a-d5fb-4cab-ceb30b95b3ef@pobox.com>

On 05/26/20 07:15, Bob Hammond via AMSAT-BB wrote:
> https://www.minikits.com.au/electronic-kits/rf-amplifiers/rf-preamplifiers
> 
> I'm building a 70cm and 23cm kit right now.  Very nicely put together.  You
> can also buy them assembled.

Neat that they're using the Omrom G2RL-2 relays for switching RF. An 
inexpensive solution!

I used the TE HF3 relays in my 70cm design, but they are relatively 
expensive to the (not-RF-rated) G2RL-2. I'll have to try the latter on 
the next spin!

--- Zach
N0ZGO



From akx2 at dacor.net  Tue May 26 16:01:52 2020
From: akx2 at dacor.net (Michael A. Foster)
Date: Tue, 26 May 2020 12:01:52 -0400
Subject: [amsat-bb] RS-44 Satpc32 doppler
Message-ID: <497EAFC27A3A42059CBE3B4B6EA89B04@WorldComm>

Any body got the Doppler.Sqf file for RS-44?  TNX, Michael ? n8iup

From py5lf at falautomation.com.br  Tue May 26 16:20:05 2020
From: py5lf at falautomation.com.br (PY5LF)
Date: Tue, 26 May 2020 13:20:05 -0300
Subject: [amsat-bb] ARR mast mount preamps
In-Reply-To: <CAKoB7OrhUgk2c6Pxp38MPK_0R4J3ttytSfb5u9-54TZMwmh6vA@mail.gmail.com>
References: <CADQmrTELu36TJx51L5=S5ZeF9xX6zomGq4SmPxwkZG48rGAk2A@mail.gmail.com>
	<2621446b-93a8-29d8-0d76-a725a8fb0273@burlingtontelecom.net>
	<CAKoB7OrhUgk2c6Pxp38MPK_0R4J3ttytSfb5u9-54TZMwmh6vA@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <CAAy53m5T=H-5qy7RahNqe=SysMF+w=RST82hu560rnMVaLh7GQ@mail.gmail.com>

Hi Bob
How about the performance of these pre amplifiers ?

<https://www.avast.com/sig-email?utm_medium=email&utm_source=link&utm_campaign=sig-email&utm_content=webmail>
Livre
de v?rus. www.avast.com
<https://www.avast.com/sig-email?utm_medium=email&utm_source=link&utm_campaign=sig-email&utm_content=webmail>.
<#DAB4FAD8-2DD7-40BB-A1B8-4E2AA1F9FDF2>

Em ter., 26 de mai. de 2020 ?s 09:19, Bob Hammond via AMSAT-BB <
amsat-bb at amsat.org> escreveu:

> https://www.minikits.com.au/electronic-kits/rf-amplifiers/rf-preamplifiers
>
> I'm building a 70cm and 23cm kit right now.  Very nicely put together.  You
> can also buy them assembled.
>
> Bob W7OTJ
>
> On Tue, May 26, 2020 at 4:14 AM Mike Seguin via AMSAT-BB <
> amsat-bb at amsat.org>
> wrote:
>
> > https://vhfdesign.com/
> >
> > http://www.shf-elektronik.de/en/index.htm
> >
> > Mike
> >
> > On 5/25/2020 8:30 PM, Richard Lawn via AMSAT-BB wrote:
> > > I just learned that they are no longer making the mast series preamps.
> > > Tragic. Anyone know where I can find an alternative for 70 cm other
> than
> > > SSB Electronics that I think may only be available from Germany?
> > >
> > > Rick, W2JAZ
> > >
> > >
> >
> > --
> >
> > 73,
> > Mike, N1JEZ
> > "A closed mouth gathers no feet"
> > _______________________________________________
> > Sent via AMSAT-BB at amsat.org. AMSAT-NA makes this open forum available
> > to all interested persons worldwide without requiring membership.
> Opinions
> > expressed
> > are solely those of the author, and do not reflect the official views of
> > AMSAT-NA.
> > Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite
> program!
> > Subscription settings: https://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: https://www.amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb
>


-- 
*PY5LF *
*Luciano Fabricio*
*www.falautomation.com.br <http://www.falautomation.com.br>*

From marklhammond at gmail.com  Tue May 26 16:42:03 2020
From: marklhammond at gmail.com (Mark L. Hammond)
Date: Tue, 26 May 2020 12:42:03 -0400
Subject: [amsat-bb] RS-44 Satpc32 doppler
In-Reply-To: <497EAFC27A3A42059CBE3B4B6EA89B04@WorldComm>
References: <497EAFC27A3A42059CBE3B4B6EA89B04@WorldComm>
Message-ID: <CAPRXzyouT9PhBQx2J+9y3SbJkikVnJ=qf2ewNTAD86HCpewQUw@mail.gmail.com>

Hi Michael,

Try this:

RS-44,435640,145965,USB,LSB,REV,0,0, +/-30kHz xponder

73,
Mark N8MH

On Tue, May 26, 2020 at 12:17 PM Michael A. Foster via AMSAT-BB <
amsat-bb at amsat.org> wrote:

> Any body got the Doppler.Sqf file for RS-44?  TNX, Michael ? n8iup
> _______________________________________________
> Sent via AMSAT-BB at amsat.org. AMSAT-NA makes this open forum available
> to all interested persons worldwide without requiring membership. Opinions
> expressed
> are solely those of the author, and do not reflect the official views of
> AMSAT-NA.
> Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite program!
> Subscription settings: https://www.amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb
>


-- 
Mark L. Hammond [N8MH]

From amsat-bb at wd9ewk.net  Tue May 26 19:52:39 2020
From: amsat-bb at wd9ewk.net (Patrick STODDARD (WD9EWK/VA7EWK))
Date: Tue, 26 May 2020 19:52:39 +0000
Subject: [amsat-bb] IARU-R2 "Satellite Communications 101" workshop (online)
Message-ID: <CAN6TEUcUme9H_wGMFd67Bn0LCi53s2zNoy43U9em_NjMu7U4JQ@mail.gmail.com>

Hi!

Region 2 of the International Amateur Radio Union (IARU-R2) has begun
hosting video workshops covering different facets of amateur radio.
Last Wednesday (20 May), there was a "Satellite Communications 101"
workshop in Spanish hosted by Matias Graino LU9CBL and Guillermo
Guerra OA4/XQ3SA (an AMSAT Ambassador). Their workshop had over 40
attendees from many countries in the Americas via Zoom, along with
others watching a live stream via YouTube. A replay of their
presentation is available at:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=69D1dJEfGDc

The next IARU-R2 workshop will be another "Satellite Communications
101" presentation, targeting novices to satellite operating - this time
in English. This presentation will take place on Wednesday, 27 May
2020, at 2359 UTC (7.59pm EDT/4.59pm PDT). I am the presenter for this
week's workshop. A link to register for this workshop, and other
upcoming IARU-R2 workshops, is available at:

https://www.iaru-r2.org/en/news-and-events/workshops/

There is a limit on the number of attendees who can participate via
Zoom. If you want to watch the presentation without registering for the
workshop, a live stream will be available from the "IARU - Region 2
Workshops" YouTube channel:

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnG2Srz0bsKmTbF2r3YNneQ

A video of Wednesday's workshop will be posted on this YouTube channel
sometime after the conclusion of the workshop.

Thanks, and 73!





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

From rjlawn at gmail.com  Wed May 27 00:53:09 2020
From: rjlawn at gmail.com (Richard Lawn)
Date: Tue, 26 May 2020 20:53:09 -0400
Subject: [amsat-bb] FT-847 repair service
Message-ID: <CADQmrTHLBKbw=XOibY=ggucFJGH3MTMJEKg8MvdVz2BE+ETxiw@mail.gmail.com>

I?m not certain yet but I think the used 847 I bought to use at our summer
place has some problems in VHF/UHF. If I?m right does anyone have
recommendations on a repair service, or I?m I better of sending it to Yaesu?

Rick, W2JAZ
-- 
Sent from Gmail Mobile

From propgrinder at gmail.com  Wed May 27 01:24:10 2020
From: propgrinder at gmail.com (Bob Hammond)
Date: Tue, 26 May 2020 18:24:10 -0700
Subject: [amsat-bb] ARR mast mount preamps
In-Reply-To: <CAAy53m5T=H-5qy7RahNqe=SysMF+w=RST82hu560rnMVaLh7GQ@mail.gmail.com>
References: <CADQmrTELu36TJx51L5=S5ZeF9xX6zomGq4SmPxwkZG48rGAk2A@mail.gmail.com>
	<2621446b-93a8-29d8-0d76-a725a8fb0273@burlingtontelecom.net>
	<CAKoB7OrhUgk2c6Pxp38MPK_0R4J3ttytSfb5u9-54TZMwmh6vA@mail.gmail.com>
	<CAAy53m5T=H-5qy7RahNqe=SysMF+w=RST82hu560rnMVaLh7GQ@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <CAKoB7OpJZiTWX_C0On0YV4GzaRJxVWPwwNarc80Mgkz65qqtgQ@mail.gmail.com>

Luciano,

I don't have them installed yet.  You can see the specification on the
Minikits website.

Bob

On Tue, May 26, 2020 at 9:20 AM PY5LF <py5lf at falautomation.com.br> wrote:

> Hi Bob
> How about the performance of these pre amplifiers ?
>
>
> <https://www.avast.com/sig-email?utm_medium=email&utm_source=link&utm_campaign=sig-email&utm_content=webmail> Livre
> de v?rus. www.avast.com
> <https://www.avast.com/sig-email?utm_medium=email&utm_source=link&utm_campaign=sig-email&utm_content=webmail>.
> <#m_4645937424102457190_DAB4FAD8-2DD7-40BB-A1B8-4E2AA1F9FDF2>
>
> Em ter., 26 de mai. de 2020 ?s 09:19, Bob Hammond via AMSAT-BB <
> amsat-bb at amsat.org> escreveu:
>
>> https://www.minikits.com.au/electronic-kits/rf-amplifiers/rf-preamplifiers
>>
>> I'm building a 70cm and 23cm kit right now.  Very nicely put together.
>> You
>> can also buy them assembled.
>>
>> Bob W7OTJ
>>
>> On Tue, May 26, 2020 at 4:14 AM Mike Seguin via AMSAT-BB <
>> amsat-bb at amsat.org>
>> wrote:
>>
>> > https://vhfdesign.com/
>> >
>> > http://www.shf-elektronik.de/en/index.htm
>> >
>> > Mike
>> >
>> > On 5/25/2020 8:30 PM, Richard Lawn via AMSAT-BB wrote:
>> > > I just learned that they are no longer making the mast series preamps.
>> > > Tragic. Anyone know where I can find an alternative for 70 cm other
>> than
>> > > SSB Electronics that I think may only be available from Germany?
>> > >
>> > > Rick, W2JAZ
>> > >
>> > >
>> >
>> > --
>> >
>> > 73,
>> > Mike, N1JEZ
>> > "A closed mouth gathers no feet"
>> > _______________________________________________
>> > Sent via AMSAT-BB at amsat.org. AMSAT-NA makes this open forum available
>> > to all interested persons worldwide without requiring membership.
>> Opinions
>> > expressed
>> > are solely those of the author, and do not reflect the official views of
>> > AMSAT-NA.
>> > Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite
>> program!
>> > Subscription settings: https://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: https://www.amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb
>>
>
>
> --
> *PY5LF *
> *Luciano Fabricio*
> *www.falautomation.com.br <http://www.falautomation.com.br>*
>
>

From propgrinder at gmail.com  Wed May 27 01:25:14 2020
From: propgrinder at gmail.com (Bob Hammond)
Date: Tue, 26 May 2020 18:25:14 -0700
Subject: [amsat-bb] Tablet for SatPC32
In-Reply-To: <cd0dc179ea60432782ef36041ac34337@RWGEX1.RWG.com>
References: <CAKoB7Oqt9oCWAm7DpLexgTq+tFd9+gBtDTO9GPcPSr_Qv9mRpQ@mail.gmail.com>
	<cd0dc179ea60432782ef36041ac34337@RWGEX1.RWG.com>
Message-ID: <CAKoB7OqdRjt4mXZmyTffjxTzKnPZwKe+kiAjBDLxdkaLxRBR+A@mail.gmail.com>

Thanks all.  Not sure which way I'll go yet.

On Mon, May 25, 2020 at 2:58 PM D. Craig Fox <DCFox at rwglaw.com> wrote:

> Bob, Patrick WD9EWK has a lot of experience with these. After talking to
> him, I ended up with a NuVision W10 tablet for less than $100 from Amazon.
> As Patrick notes, you need at least 2 gb of ram. That is what this one has
> and works great. Screen size will also dictate price.
>
> 73,
>
> Craig
> N6RSX
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: AMSAT-BB <amsat-bb-bounces at amsat.org> On Behalf Of Bob Hammond via
> AMSAT-BB
> Sent: Monday, May 25, 2020 10:19 AM
> To: amsat-bb at amsat.org
> Subject: [amsat-bb] Tablet for SatPC32
>
> I'm in the market for a tablet to take roving.  I want to use SatPC32 so
> that means some version of Windows.
>
> Any suggestions on a Windows tablet?
>
> Bob W7OTJ
> _______________________________________________
> Sent via AMSAT-BB at amsat.org. AMSAT-NA makes this open forum available to
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From marklhammond at gmail.com  Wed May 27 02:07:30 2020
From: marklhammond at gmail.com (Mark Hammond)
Date: Tue, 26 May 2020 22:07:30 -0400
Subject: [amsat-bb] AO-92 in L/v at 0206utc for 24 hours 27 May 2020
Message-ID: <9e66e1a8-3e41-7bf2-229d-79b246f224aa@gmail.com>

Happy L-band!

-- 
Mark L. Hammond [N8MH]	


From kl7uw at acsalaska.net  Wed May 27 03:41:38 2020
From: kl7uw at acsalaska.net (Edward R Cole)
Date: Tue, 26 May 2020 19:41:38 -0800
Subject: [amsat-bb] ARR mast mount preamps
Message-ID: <202005270341.04R3fd7v010989@mail47c28.carrierzone.com>

I purchased the 144-MHz Minikits which has RF-sensed TR and powers up 
the coax line from my radio (FT-736R).  It sells for $50 US which is 
way lower than the ARR switched preamp $195 (which may be  NLA).  It 
can handle up to 100w with RF-sensing.  Rated for 400w with sequencer 
control of relays.  For satellite use that is unimportant but if you 
use your antennas for other use, it might be.

The 144-MHz preamp has a 150-MHz Chebychev low pass filter to reduce 
harmonic outputs.

I purchased  a Hammond-1590S enclosure from Mouser and will use two 
N-female panel-mount connectors so it will be wx-proof mounted on my 
satellite tower.  Kit comes without enclosure but Minkits does offer 
a wx-tight enclosure.  Have not built the Minikits preamp, yet.

The preamp is offered for many VHF/UHF bands.

Device used is PGA103+ with 0.5 dB NF cited (0.7 dBNF with TR relays) 
which should work fine for satellite applications.

ARR unit was advertised at 0.55 dB NF (mgf-1302).  I have one mounted 
for use with two 11-element yagis for local SSB/FM use and key it 
with my eme sequencer.  I run 150w there.  For satellite the FT-736R 
runs 0-25w.

-------------------------------
Date: Tue, 26 May 2020 05:15:36 -0700
From: Bob Hammond <propgrinder at gmail.com>
To: amsat-bb at amsat.org
Subject: Re: [amsat-bb] ARR mast mount preamps


https://www.minikits.com.au/electronic-kits/rf-amplifiers/rf-preamplifiers

I'm building a 70cm and 23cm kit right now.  Very nicely put together.  You
can also buy them assembled.

Bob W7OTJ


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


From ve3nxk at gmail.com  Wed May 27 04:10:09 2020
From: ve3nxk at gmail.com (Bill Booth)
Date: Wed, 27 May 2020 00:10:09 -0400
Subject: [amsat-bb] WINAOS in SATPC32
In-Reply-To: <CAPRXzyouT9PhBQx2J+9y3SbJkikVnJ=qf2ewNTAD86HCpewQUw@mail.gmail.com>
References: <497EAFC27A3A42059CBE3B4B6EA89B04@WorldComm>
	<CAPRXzyouT9PhBQx2J+9y3SbJkikVnJ=qf2ewNTAD86HCpewQUw@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <d7fb71b0-e332-2bea-4e9c-35b4984ae5d8@gmail.com>

Trying to get SATPC32 up and running with the 9100.  Most problems I have solved, 
but would have been a lot easier if the error messages were in English.

Trying to get the WINAOS to work.  I have changed the satellite groups to 3 groups 
one of which is standard.  So when I run the AOS it still has all the other sat 
groups and sat settings that were there on install.  It also does not keep my grid 
sq and keeps altering my log/lats.  In reading some of the help files I see where 
the files do not have the right info in them either.

Does one have to go into each .aos file and change the settings.  Cant seem to 
find a help section for this part.

I have the rotor and rig talking fine, just trying to get some frills stuff 
working now.


-- 
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 w7lrd at comcast.net  Wed May 27 07:01:41 2020
From: w7lrd at comcast.net (73 Bob W7LRD)
Date: Wed, 27 May 2020 00:01:41 -0700 (PDT)
Subject: [amsat-bb] AO-92 in L/v at 0206utc for 24 hours 27 May 2020
In-Reply-To: <9e66e1a8-3e41-7bf2-229d-79b246f224aa@gmail.com>
References: <9e66e1a8-3e41-7bf2-229d-79b246f224aa@gmail.com>
Message-ID: <888311445.51798.1590562902069@connect.xfinity.com>

wooohooo works great!!
73 Bob W7LRD
> On May 26, 2020 at 7:07 PM Mark Hammond via AMSAT-BB <amsat-bb at amsat.org> wrote:
> 
> 
> Happy L-band!
> 
> -- 
> Mark L. Hammond [N8MH]	
> 
> _______________________________________________
> Sent via AMSAT-BB at amsat.org. AMSAT-NA makes this open forum available
> to all interested persons worldwide without requiring membership. Opinions expressed
> are solely those of the author, and do not reflect the official views of AMSAT-NA.
> Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite program!
> Subscription settings: https://www.amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb

From corlissbs at aol.com  Wed May 27 17:39:30 2020
From: corlissbs at aol.com (Brad Smith)
Date: Wed, 27 May 2020 17:39:30 +0000 (UTC)
Subject: [amsat-bb] FT-847 repair service (Richard Lawn)
References: <1796047874.536288.1590601170160.ref@mail.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <1796047874.536288.1590601170160@mail.yahoo.com>

I have sent two 847's to Burghardt Radio Repair, Inc. and have been very satisfied. They are not the fastest, but they do very good work.? http://www.burghardt-amateur.com/about_us.html ? Brad KC9UQR

From zmetzing at pobox.com  Wed May 27 18:09:03 2020
From: zmetzing at pobox.com (Zach Metzinger)
Date: Wed, 27 May 2020 13:09:03 -0500
Subject: [amsat-bb] Handy LC Filter tool at rf-tools.com
Message-ID: <42600342-8f3c-2963-e14b-0d8cf7a825fc@pobox.com>


Here's a no-nonsense website to help any homebrewer out with filters. 
This is the only tool I've used so far, and it works well! I can't speak 
for the other tools offered on that website:

https://rf-tools.com/lc-filter/

--- Zach
N0ZGO

From DougPhelps at protonmail.com  Wed May 27 22:10:43 2020
From: DougPhelps at protonmail.com (Doug Phelps)
Date: Wed, 27 May 2020 22:10:43 +0000
Subject: [amsat-bb] 2020 Satellite reference card.
Message-ID: <aK-qb8kGKCuuNsxP0zskmYBYeQuEAVgqS6HxMI6WYm26fp-UiunnxWY5ZYmbCD62fey2eeOZH-OPh_qrXnRvuwai8IOujuLIR2wzlHKqouI=@protonmail.com>

I read that the 2020 sayellite reference card (the one given out with membership at hamfests) was available for members to print out for free.  I have been in every nook and cranny of the AMSAT Website but I cannot find where to download or print it.  Can someone help me?  TRhanks,

Sent with [ProtonMail](https://protonmail.com) Secure Email.

From marklhammond at gmail.com  Wed May 27 22:32:16 2020
From: marklhammond at gmail.com (Mark L. Hammond)
Date: Wed, 27 May 2020 18:32:16 -0400
Subject: [amsat-bb] 2020 Satellite reference card.
In-Reply-To: <aK-qb8kGKCuuNsxP0zskmYBYeQuEAVgqS6HxMI6WYm26fp-UiunnxWY5ZYmbCD62fey2eeOZH-OPh_qrXnRvuwai8IOujuLIR2wzlHKqouI=@protonmail.com>
References: <aK-qb8kGKCuuNsxP0zskmYBYeQuEAVgqS6HxMI6WYm26fp-UiunnxWY5ZYmbCD62fey2eeOZH-OPh_qrXnRvuwai8IOujuLIR2wzlHKqouI=@protonmail.com>
Message-ID: <CAPRXzyqs3JSzFz54AtfrD8BT2P2GLrEoG2EOqEgKXQzB8Paj9A@mail.gmail.com>

Go to launch.amsat.org!! It?s there along with archives of the Journal,
etc.  Robert KE4AL and Paul N8HM have done a super job getting the new
portal going.    Check it out!

73,

Mark N8MH

On Wed, May 27, 2020 at 6:17 PM Doug Phelps via AMSAT-BB <amsat-bb at amsat.org>
wrote:

> I read that the 2020 sayellite reference card (the one given out with
> membership at hamfests) was available for members to print out for free.  I
> have been in every nook and cranny of the AMSAT Website but I cannot find
> where to download or print it.  Can someone help me?  TRhanks,
>
> Sent with [ProtonMail](https://protonmail.com) Secure Email.
> _______________________________________________
> Sent via AMSAT-BB at amsat.org. AMSAT-NA makes this open forum available
> to all interested persons worldwide without requiring membership. Opinions
> expressed
> are solely those of the author, and do not reflect the official views of
> AMSAT-NA.
> Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite program!
> Subscription settings: https://www.amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb
>
-- 
Mark L. Hammond [N8MH]

From n8hm at arrl.net  Wed May 27 22:39:08 2020
From: n8hm at arrl.net (Paul Stoetzer)
Date: Wed, 27 May 2020 18:39:08 -0400
Subject: [amsat-bb] 2020 Satellite reference card.
In-Reply-To: <CAPRXzyqs3JSzFz54AtfrD8BT2P2GLrEoG2EOqEgKXQzB8Paj9A@mail.gmail.com>
References: <aK-qb8kGKCuuNsxP0zskmYBYeQuEAVgqS6HxMI6WYm26fp-UiunnxWY5ZYmbCD62fey2eeOZH-OPh_qrXnRvuwai8IOujuLIR2wzlHKqouI=@protonmail.com>
	<CAPRXzyqs3JSzFz54AtfrD8BT2P2GLrEoG2EOqEgKXQzB8Paj9A@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <CABzOSOqb-c3X8KQG7iTRozsnTyhTREoqBZr7FFukBRu=NG-dgA@mail.gmail.com>

More Journal archives and other surprises coming soon too!

73,

Paul, N8HM

On Wed, May 27, 2020 at 18:32 Mark L. Hammond via AMSAT-BB <
amsat-bb at amsat.org> wrote:

> Go to launch.amsat.org!! It?s there along with archives of the Journal,
> etc.  Robert KE4AL and Paul N8HM have done a super job getting the new
> portal going.    Check it out!
>
> 73,
>
> Mark N8MH
>
> On Wed, May 27, 2020 at 6:17 PM Doug Phelps via AMSAT-BB <
> amsat-bb at amsat.org>
> wrote:
>
> > I read that the 2020 sayellite reference card (the one given out with
> > membership at hamfests) was available for members to print out for
> free.  I
> > have been in every nook and cranny of the AMSAT Website but I cannot find
> > where to download or print it.  Can someone help me?  TRhanks,
> >
> > Sent with [ProtonMail](https://protonmail.com) Secure Email.
> > _______________________________________________
> > Sent via AMSAT-BB at amsat.org. AMSAT-NA makes this open forum available
> > to all interested persons worldwide without requiring membership.
> Opinions
> > expressed
> > are solely those of the author, and do not reflect the official views of
> > AMSAT-NA.
> > Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite
> program!
> > Subscription settings: https://www.amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb
> >
> --
> Mark L. Hammond [N8MH]
> _______________________________________________
> Sent via AMSAT-BB at amsat.org. AMSAT-NA makes this open forum available
> to all interested persons worldwide without requiring membership. Opinions
> expressed
> are solely those of the author, and do not reflect the official views of
> AMSAT-NA.
> Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite program!
> Subscription settings: https://www.amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb
>

From n4csitwo at bellsouth.net  Thu May 28 00:47:46 2020
From: n4csitwo at bellsouth.net (David Jordan)
Date: Thu, 28 May 2020 00:47:46 +0000 (UTC)
Subject: [amsat-bb] ARISS News Release (ANR) No. 20-05
References: <1180722813.518349.1590626866359.ref@mail.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <1180722813.518349.1590626866359@mail.yahoo.com>


?

?

ARISS News Release??????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????? ?????????????????????????????????? No.?? 20-05?????

Dave Jordan, AA4KN 

ARISS PR

aa4kn at amsat.org

?

?

FORIMMEDIATE RELEASE

?

Coming Soon!!

Mid-Altitude Balloon Race Planned for June 1

Three Space Station Explorer teams participate in anexciting 

distance learning?social distanced balloon race to beheld during Pandemic

?

May27, 2020?ARISS educator, Joanne Michaelis an amateur radio operator with callsign KM6BWB.? Joanne is also a science coach at theWiseburn Unified School District in Los Angeles, California where she leads herstudents in several balloon launch attempts from the Los Angeles area eachyear.? With this year different becauseof the pandemic, Joanne wanted to ?shake things up a bit? and give students,world-wide, a unique distance learning treat while keeping all safe during thepandemic.? So Joanne challenged TedTagami, KK6UUQ, from Magnitude.io to a mid-altitude cross-continent balloonrace and Ted accepted the challenge!? Tedplans to launch his balloon from Oakland, California.? ISS Above inventor, Liam Kennedy, KN6EQU,from Pasadena, California, got ?wind? of the idea and he asked to participate,too.? All three organizations: ARISS,Magnitude.io and ISS Above are ISS National Lab Space Station Explorer (SSE)partners that work to inspire, engage, and educate students in ScienceTechnology Engineering, Arts and Mathematics (STEAM) topics and to pursue STEAMcareers.? 

?

The three SSE teams plan tolaunch their balloons simultaneously on June 1st.? The winner will be the first one to cross the?Finish Line??the Eastern Time zone.?Launch time is planned for 15:00 UTC/11:00 EDT/10:00 CDT/9:00 MDT/8:00PDT.? A live video feed of the launch isplanned to start approximately 5 minutes prior to the event.

?

Once the balloons areairborne, students can track each balloon?s location, altitude, and temperaturevia amateur radio APRS (Automatic Packet Reporting System) which is fedautomatically to the aprs.fi web site.?Educators and parents around the globe can excite at-home youth withthis initiative. Students can tally and track the states each balloon travelsthrough and plot altitude versus temperature, etc. Also, by researching weatherpatterns, students can make assumptions from their own data.? This could include speed variations due toweather.? They also can predict eachballoon?s flight path and when they might cross the finish line!

?

For more information on theballoon launch, lesson plans, and the livestream video link (when thelivestream URL is available), please go to:?https://www.ariss.org/mid-altitude-balloon-race.html

?

Enjoy the Race!? May the best ballooner win!!

?

?

About ARISS:

?

Amateur Radio on the InternationalSpace Station (ARISS) is a cooperative venture of international amateur radiosocieties and the space agencies that support the International Space Station(ISS).? In the United States, sponsorsare the Radio Amateur Satellite Corporation (AMSAT), the American Radio RelayLeague (ARRL), the ISS National Lab and National Aeronautics and SpaceAdministration (NASA). The primary goal of ARISS is to promote exploration ofscience, technology, engineering, the arts, and mathematics topics byorganizing scheduled contacts via amateur radio between crew members aboard theISS and students. Before and during these radio contacts, students, educators,parents, and communities learn about space, space technologies, and amateurradio. For more information, see www.ariss.org

MediaContact:


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From DougPhelps at protonmail.com  Thu May 28 02:07:55 2020
From: DougPhelps at protonmail.com (Doug Phelps)
Date: Thu, 28 May 2020 02:07:55 +0000
Subject: [amsat-bb] 2020 Satellite reference card.
In-Reply-To: <CAPRXzyqs3JSzFz54AtfrD8BT2P2GLrEoG2EOqEgKXQzB8Paj9A@mail.gmail.com>
References: <aK-qb8kGKCuuNsxP0zskmYBYeQuEAVgqS6HxMI6WYm26fp-UiunnxWY5ZYmbCD62fey2eeOZH-OPh_qrXnRvuwai8IOujuLIR2wzlHKqouI=@protonmail.com>
	<CAPRXzyqs3JSzFz54AtfrD8BT2P2GLrEoG2EOqEgKXQzB8Paj9A@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <FZ4ujda4RO1SO92MBUxq4zeZBCNlBtXNHOh31vsRpavIP4o3bRTicAJ9nz3EFTWjHHDZ2DyKU2BvHiXHaxohRgRdq6sJoLZdUp2Xo2Kol-I=@protonmail.com>

Thank you everyone for the answers.  Also, I have no idea who Jess is,


Sent with ProtonMail Secure Email.

??????? Original Message ???????
On Wednesday, May 27, 2020 5:32 PM, Mark L. Hammond via AMSAT-BB <amsat-bb at amsat.org> wrote:

> Go to launch.amsat.org!! It?s there along with archives of the Journal,
> etc. Robert KE4AL and Paul N8HM have done a super job getting the new
> portal going. Check it out!
>
> 73,
>
> Mark N8MH
>
> On Wed, May 27, 2020 at 6:17 PM Doug Phelps via AMSAT-BB amsat-bb at amsat.org
> wrote:
>
> > I read that the 2020 sayellite reference card (the one given out with
> > membership at hamfests) was available for members to print out for free. I
> > have been in every nook and cranny of the AMSAT Website but I cannot find
> > where to download or print it. Can someone help me? TRhanks,
> > Sent with ProtonMail Secure Email.
> >
> > Sent via AMSAT-BB at amsat.org. AMSAT-NA makes this open forum available
> > to all interested persons worldwide without requiring membership. Opinions
> > expressed
> > are solely those of the author, and do not reflect the official views of
> > AMSAT-NA.
> > Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite program!
> > Subscription settings: https://www.amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb
>
> --
> Mark L. Hammond [N8MH]
>
> Sent via AMSAT-BB at amsat.org. AMSAT-NA makes this open forum available
> to all interested persons worldwide without requiring membership. Opinions expressed
> are solely those of the author, and do not reflect the official views of AMSAT-NA.
> Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite program!
> Subscription settings: https://www.amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb



From ka3hsw at att.net  Thu May 28 03:50:15 2020
From: ka3hsw at att.net (George Henry)
Date: Wed, 27 May 2020 22:50:15 -0500
Subject: [amsat-bb] WINAOS in SATPC32
In-Reply-To: <d7fb71b0-e332-2bea-4e9c-35b4984ae5d8@gmail.com>
References: <497EAFC27A3A42059CBE3B4B6EA89B04@WorldComm><CAPRXzyouT9PhBQx2J+9y3SbJkikVnJ=qf2ewNTAD86HCpewQUw@mail.gmail.com>
	<d7fb71b0-e332-2bea-4e9c-35b4984ae5d8@gmail.com>
Message-ID: <9FC5B0D491E84C7EB3D93A4E7435C768@RadioRoomPC>

Have you registered it?  While otherwise fully functional as a trial
version, SatPC32 only retains your settings if registered. 

Also, the satellites you select in WinAOS are separate from those selected
in the SatPC32 main program.


George, KA3HSW


-----Original Message-----
From: AMSAT-BB [mailto:amsat-bb-bounces at amsat.org] On Behalf Of Bill Booth
via AMSAT-BB
Sent: Tuesday, May 26, 2020 11:10 PM
To: amsat-bb at amsat.org
Subject: [amsat-bb] WINAOS in SATPC32

Trying to get SATPC32 up and running with the 9100.  Most problems I have
solved, 
but would have been a lot easier if the error messages were in English.

Trying to get the WINAOS to work.  I have changed the satellite groups to 3
groups 
one of which is standard.  So when I run the AOS it still has all the other
sat 
groups and sat settings that were there on install.  It also does not keep
my grid 
sq and keeps altering my log/lats.  In reading some of the help files I see
where 
the files do not have the right info in them either.

Does one have to go into each .aos file and change the settings.  Cant seem
to 
find a help section for this part.

I have the rotor and rig talking fine, just trying to get some frills stuff 
working now.


-- 
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 ke0pbr at gmail.com  Thu May 28 13:15:49 2020
From: ke0pbr at gmail.com (Paul Overn)
Date: Thu, 28 May 2020 08:15:49 -0500
Subject: [amsat-bb] Roving is starting up again!
Message-ID: <CAHTma_UQ5H+30nUQ10Ls2f-Sc84Moh8vAvBaEU+SRGfNb3-fTA@mail.gmail.com>

Check out the AMSAT Roving page for the most up to date roving
announcements!

We got:
DN74/75, 84 on May 27-29
DN01 / 02 5/28
EM79/89 on 5/30 + 5/31
DN31  5/28
Some MM action coming up on 6/2



And a little rover to DL88.

Check out the details here:
https://www.amsat.org/satellite-info/upcoming-satellite-operations/

Don't forget to send me your updates at KE0PBR at gmail dot com.

Thanks!

-- 
KE0PBR

Paul Overn
AMSAT Ambassador
Twitter: @KE0PBR
Website: KE0PBR.Wordpress.com

From revjwo at att.net  Thu May 28 14:54:45 2020
From: revjwo at att.net (BeetleJerald Oliver)
Date: Thu, 28 May 2020 14:54:45 +0000 (UTC)
Subject: [amsat-bb] AO-92
References: <1071049551.714596.1590677685098.ref@mail.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <1071049551.714596.1590677685098@mail.yahoo.com>

Is AO-92 still in L Band mode today?
Jerry

From twjones85 at gmail.com  Thu May 28 15:02:25 2020
From: twjones85 at gmail.com (Tanner Jones)
Date: Thu, 28 May 2020 10:02:25 -0500
Subject: [amsat-bb] AO-92
In-Reply-To: <1071049551.714596.1590677685098@mail.yahoo.com>
References: <1071049551.714596.1590677685098@mail.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <F62BABDD-671D-4D89-97A6-86FE9AA2F5D5@gmail.com>

Jerry,

Currently it?s not in L Band.

Here?s a link to see its current status: http://www.amsat.org/tlm/health.php?id=4&port=

73,
Tanner

W9TWJ

Sent from my iPhone

> On May 28, 2020, at 9:55 AM, BeetleJerald Oliver via AMSAT-BB <amsat-bb at amsat.org> wrote:
> 
> ?Is AO-92 still in L Band mode today?
> Jerry
> _______________________________________________
> Sent via AMSAT-BB at amsat.org. AMSAT-NA makes this open forum available
> to all interested persons worldwide without requiring membership. Opinions expressed
> are solely those of the author, and do not reflect the official views of AMSAT-NA.
> Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite program!
> Subscription settings: https://www.amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb

From zmetzing at pobox.com  Thu May 28 21:44:11 2020
From: zmetzing at pobox.com (Zach Metzinger)
Date: Thu, 28 May 2020 16:44:11 -0500
Subject: [amsat-bb] AMSAT website down?
Message-ID: <20200528214411.GA97922@monolith>


Hello all,

I'm not able to get to amsat.org at the moment. Is anyone else having
the same problem?

Thanks,

--- Zach
N0ZGO

From bwilkins at gmail.com  Thu May 28 21:54:14 2020
From: bwilkins at gmail.com (Brian Wilkins KO4AQF)
Date: Thu, 28 May 2020 17:54:14 -0400
Subject: [amsat-bb] AMSAT website down?
In-Reply-To: <20200528214411.GA97922@monolith>
References: <20200528214411.GA97922@monolith>
Message-ID: <CAO_Eq31njVeyerCBq0NJ+byp6sJi3BV7vy_-H5PL=5DF=hUOVA@mail.gmail.com>

Looks like it is down!

https://downforeveryoneorjustme.com/amsat.org


On Thu, May 28, 2020 at 5:45 PM Zach Metzinger via AMSAT-BB <
amsat-bb at amsat.org> wrote:

>
> Hello all,
>
> I'm not able to get to amsat.org at the moment. Is anyone else having
> the same problem?
>
> Thanks,
>
> --- 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: https://www.amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb
>
-- 
Brian Wilkins
KO4AQF

From n8hm at arrl.net  Thu May 28 22:04:54 2020
From: n8hm at arrl.net (Paul Stoetzer)
Date: Thu, 28 May 2020 18:04:54 -0400
Subject: [amsat-bb] AMSAT website down?
In-Reply-To: <CAO_Eq31njVeyerCBq0NJ+byp6sJi3BV7vy_-H5PL=5DF=hUOVA@mail.gmail.com>
References: <20200528214411.GA97922@monolith>
	<CAO_Eq31njVeyerCBq0NJ+byp6sJi3BV7vy_-H5PL=5DF=hUOVA@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <CABzOSOrC_7XTyaunGHojhTuaK-7NZZqLb-eofGikOm+F37MRcA@mail.gmail.com>

Yep. I notified our IT team.

73,

Paul Stoetzer, N8HM
Executive Vice President
AMSAT

On Thu, May 28, 2020 at 17:54 Brian Wilkins KO4AQF via AMSAT-BB <
amsat-bb at amsat.org> wrote:

> Looks like it is down!
>
> https://downforeveryoneorjustme.com/amsat.org
>
>
> On Thu, May 28, 2020 at 5:45 PM Zach Metzinger via AMSAT-BB <
> amsat-bb at amsat.org> wrote:
>
> >
> > Hello all,
> >
> > I'm not able to get to amsat.org at the moment. Is anyone else having
> > the same problem?
> >
> > Thanks,
> >
> > --- 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: https://www.amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb
> >
> --
> Brian Wilkins
> KO4AQF
> _______________________________________________
> Sent via AMSAT-BB at amsat.org. AMSAT-NA makes this open forum available
> to all interested persons worldwide without requiring membership. Opinions
> expressed
> are solely those of the author, and do not reflect the official views of
> AMSAT-NA.
> Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite program!
> Subscription settings: https://www.amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb
>

From jfitzgerald at alum.wpi.edu  Thu May 28 22:09:25 2020
From: jfitzgerald at alum.wpi.edu (Joseph B. Fitzgerald)
Date: Thu, 28 May 2020 22:09:25 +0000
Subject: [amsat-bb] AMSAT website down?
In-Reply-To: <CABzOSOrC_7XTyaunGHojhTuaK-7NZZqLb-eofGikOm+F37MRcA@mail.gmail.com>
References: <20200528214411.GA97922@monolith>
	<CAO_Eq31njVeyerCBq0NJ+byp6sJi3BV7vy_-H5PL=5DF=hUOVA@mail.gmail.com>,
	<CABzOSOrC_7XTyaunGHojhTuaK-7NZZqLb-eofGikOm+F37MRcA@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <BLAPR22MB2115FCCD133E82AF0DDB9227878E0@BLAPR22MB2115.namprd22.prod.outlook.com>

Back up now.

I am impressed Zach ... you found the issue before the monitoring server did!


73 de KM1P Joe.

________________________________________
From: AMSAT-BB <amsat-bb-bounces at amsat.org> on behalf of Paul Stoetzer via AMSAT-BB <amsat-bb at amsat.org>
Sent: Thursday, May 28, 2020 6:04 PM
To: Brian Wilkins KO4AQF
Cc: amsat-bb at amsat.org
Subject: Re: [amsat-bb] AMSAT website down?

Yep. I notified our IT team.

73,

Paul Stoetzer, N8HM
Executive Vice President
AMSAT

On Thu, May 28, 2020 at 17:54 Brian Wilkins KO4AQF via AMSAT-BB <
amsat-bb at amsat.org> wrote:

> Looks like it is down!
>
> https://downforeveryoneorjustme.com/amsat.org
>
>
> On Thu, May 28, 2020 at 5:45 PM Zach Metzinger via AMSAT-BB <
> amsat-bb at amsat.org> wrote:
>
> >
> > Hello all,
> >
> > I'm not able to get to amsat.org at the moment. Is anyone else having
> > the same problem?
> >
> > Thanks,
> >
> > --- 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: https://www.amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb
> >
> --
> Brian Wilkins
> KO4AQF
> _______________________________________________
> Sent via AMSAT-BB at amsat.org. AMSAT-NA makes this open forum available
> to all interested persons worldwide without requiring membership. Opinions
> expressed
> are solely those of the author, and do not reflect the official views of
> AMSAT-NA.
> Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite program!
> Subscription settings: https://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: https://www.amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb

From jim at k6ccc.org  Thu May 28 22:03:10 2020
From: jim at k6ccc.org (Jim Walls)
Date: Thu, 28 May 2020 15:03:10 -0700
Subject: [amsat-bb] AMSAT website down?
In-Reply-To: <CAO_Eq31njVeyerCBq0NJ+byp6sJi3BV7vy_-H5PL=5DF=hUOVA@mail.gmail.com>
References: <20200528214411.GA97922@monolith>
	<CAO_Eq31njVeyerCBq0NJ+byp6sJi3BV7vy_-H5PL=5DF=hUOVA@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <b8f46ea6-7420-28d3-4c8f-a1d5cbf5dd66@k6ccc.org>

Back up - at least for me.? And I went to a page I have never visited 
before to make sure I was not just seeing cache data.


Jim - K6CCC


On 05/28/2020 14:54, Brian Wilkins KO4AQF via AMSAT-BB wrote:
> Looks like it is down!
>
> https://downforeveryoneorjustme.com/amsat.org
>
>
> On Thu, May 28, 2020 at 5:45 PM Zach Metzinger via AMSAT-BB <
> amsat-bb at amsat.org> wrote:
>
>> Hello all,
>>
>> I'm not able to get to amsat.org at the moment. Is anyone else having
>> the same problem?
>>
>> Thanks,
>>
>> --- 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: https://www.amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb
>>


-- 
73
-------------------------------------
Jim Walls - K6CCC
jim at k6ccc.org
Ofc:  818-548-4804
http://members.dslextreme.com/users/k6ccc/
AMSAT Member 32537 - WSWSS Member 395


From bwilkins at gmail.com  Thu May 28 22:46:29 2020
From: bwilkins at gmail.com (Brian Wilkins KO4AQF)
Date: Thu, 28 May 2020 18:46:29 -0400
Subject: [amsat-bb] AMSAT website down?
In-Reply-To: <b8f46ea6-7420-28d3-4c8f-a1d5cbf5dd66@k6ccc.org>
References: <20200528214411.GA97922@monolith>
	<CAO_Eq31njVeyerCBq0NJ+byp6sJi3BV7vy_-H5PL=5DF=hUOVA@mail.gmail.com>
	<b8f46ea6-7420-28d3-4c8f-a1d5cbf5dd66@k6ccc.org>
Message-ID: <CAO_Eq32Vqo-ZCdW_1wLXTdmh8xuM49i+hD3e5Uy3stuw36ZvgA@mail.gmail.com>

Still down from Florida

On Thu, May 28, 2020 at 6:16 PM Jim Walls via AMSAT-BB <amsat-bb at amsat.org>
wrote:

> Back up - at least for me.  And I went to a page I have never visited
> before to make sure I was not just seeing cache data.
>
>
> Jim - K6CCC
>
>
> On 05/28/2020 14:54, Brian Wilkins KO4AQF via AMSAT-BB wrote:
> > Looks like it is down!
> >
> > https://downforeveryoneorjustme.com/amsat.org
> >
> >
> > On Thu, May 28, 2020 at 5:45 PM Zach Metzinger via AMSAT-BB <
> > amsat-bb at amsat.org> wrote:
> >
> >> Hello all,
> >>
> >> I'm not able to get to amsat.org at the moment. Is anyone else having
> >> the same problem?
> >>
> >> Thanks,
> >>
> >> --- 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: https://www.amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb
> >>
>
>
> --
> 73
> -------------------------------------
> Jim Walls - K6CCC
> jim at k6ccc.org
> Ofc:  818-548-4804
> http://members.dslextreme.com/users/k6ccc/
> AMSAT Member 32537 - WSWSS Member 395
>
> _______________________________________________
> Sent via AMSAT-BB at amsat.org. AMSAT-NA makes this open forum available
> to all interested persons worldwide without requiring membership. Opinions
> expressed
> are solely those of the author, and do not reflect the official views of
> AMSAT-NA.
> Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite program!
> Subscription settings: https://www.amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb
>
-- 
Brian Wilkins
KO4AQF

From jfitzgerald at alum.wpi.edu  Thu May 28 23:39:21 2020
From: jfitzgerald at alum.wpi.edu (Joseph B. Fitzgerald)
Date: Thu, 28 May 2020 23:39:21 +0000
Subject: [amsat-bb] AMSAT website down?
In-Reply-To: <CAO_Eq32Vqo-ZCdW_1wLXTdmh8xuM49i+hD3e5Uy3stuw36ZvgA@mail.gmail.com>
References: <20200528214411.GA97922@monolith>
	<CAO_Eq31njVeyerCBq0NJ+byp6sJi3BV7vy_-H5PL=5DF=hUOVA@mail.gmail.com>
	<b8f46ea6-7420-28d3-4c8f-a1d5cbf5dd66@k6ccc.org>,
	<CAO_Eq32Vqo-ZCdW_1wLXTdmh8xuM49i+hD3e5Uy3stuw36ZvgA@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <BLAPR22MB2115510D5D2DA6DD70B87F0B878E0@BLAPR22MB2115.namprd22.prod.outlook.com>

I never got to a root cause of the problem, and the restart the Apache daemon  and chalk it up to a transient error worked for only a short time.    Service is back up for the moment, but clearly we are not working a transient issue, so there is every reason to believe we will have trouble again soon unless I can find the root cause.

de KM1P Joe

________________________________________
From: AMSAT-BB <amsat-bb-bounces at amsat.org> on behalf of Brian Wilkins KO4AQF via AMSAT-BB <amsat-bb at amsat.org>
Sent: Thursday, May 28, 2020 6:46 PM
To: Jim Walls
Cc: amsat-bb at amsat.org
Subject: Re: [amsat-bb] AMSAT website down?

Still down from Florida

On Thu, May 28, 2020 at 6:16 PM Jim Walls via AMSAT-BB <amsat-bb at amsat.org>
wrote:

> Back up - at least for me.  And I went to a page I have never visited
> before to make sure I was not just seeing cache data.
>
>
> Jim - K6CCC
>
>
> On 05/28/2020 14:54, Brian Wilkins KO4AQF via AMSAT-BB wrote:
> > Looks like it is down!
> >
> > https://downforeveryoneorjustme.com/amsat.org
> >
> >
> > On Thu, May 28, 2020 at 5:45 PM Zach Metzinger via AMSAT-BB <
> > amsat-bb at amsat.org> wrote:
> >
> >> Hello all,
> >>
> >> I'm not able to get to amsat.org at the moment. Is anyone else having
> >> the same problem?
> >>
> >> Thanks,
> >>
> >> --- 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: https://www.amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb
> >>
>
>
> --
> 73
> -------------------------------------
> Jim Walls - K6CCC
> jim at k6ccc.org
> Ofc:  818-548-4804
> http://members.dslextreme.com/users/k6ccc/
> AMSAT Member 32537 - WSWSS Member 395
>
> _______________________________________________
> Sent via AMSAT-BB at amsat.org. AMSAT-NA makes this open forum available
> to all interested persons worldwide without requiring membership. Opinions
> expressed
> are solely those of the author, and do not reflect the official views of
> AMSAT-NA.
> Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite program!
> Subscription settings: https://www.amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb
>
--
Brian Wilkins
KO4AQF
_______________________________________________
Sent via AMSAT-BB at amsat.org. AMSAT-NA makes this open forum available
to all interested persons worldwide without requiring membership. Opinions expressed
are solely those of the author, and do not reflect the official views of AMSAT-NA.
Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite program!
Subscription settings: https://www.amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb

From g0kla at arrl.net  Fri May 29 00:46:34 2020
From: g0kla at arrl.net (Chris Thompson)
Date: Thu, 28 May 2020 20:46:34 -0400
Subject: [amsat-bb] Amsat Fox Telemetry Server is paused
Message-ID: <CAJOf0+tdc0KFir6Wqkj=y4YrNgKs5soH3HSJ3MPB9ThWNmQPUg@mail.gmail.com>

I paused the Telemetry server earlier today while the IT team work out what
is causing amsat.org to have difficulties.  Telemetry will queue in
FoxTelem and be uploaded when it comes back online.  Email me with an
questions.

73
Chris
g0kla / ac2cz

-- 
Chris E. Thompson
chrisethompson at gmail.com
g0kla at arrl.net

From g0kla at arrl.net  Fri May 29 13:01:31 2020
From: g0kla at arrl.net (Chris Thompson)
Date: Fri, 29 May 2020 09:01:31 -0400
Subject: [amsat-bb] Amsat Fox Telemetry Server is paused
In-Reply-To: <CAJOf0+tdc0KFir6Wqkj=y4YrNgKs5soH3HSJ3MPB9ThWNmQPUg@mail.gmail.com>
References: <CAJOf0+tdc0KFir6Wqkj=y4YrNgKs5soH3HSJ3MPB9ThWNmQPUg@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <CAJOf0+u6QdhzJ98TG=LYD0AjebKnLWRFK3OQjDHv1ri4z+havg@mail.gmail.com>

The Amsat Fox Telemetry Server is running again this morning and processing
the backlog.

73
Chris

On Thu, May 28, 2020 at 8:46 PM Chris Thompson <g0kla at arrl.net> wrote:

> I paused the Telemetry server earlier today while the IT team work out
> what is causing amsat.org to have difficulties.  Telemetry will queue in
> FoxTelem and be uploaded when it comes back online.  Email me with an
> questions.
>
> 73
> Chris
> g0kla / ac2cz
>
> --
> Chris E. Thompson
> chrisethompson at gmail.com
> g0kla at arrl.net
>


-- 
Chris E. Thompson
chrisethompson at gmail.com
g0kla at arrl.net

From kk5do at arrl.net  Fri May 29 14:38:10 2020
From: kk5do at arrl.net (Bruce)
Date: Fri, 29 May 2020 09:38:10 -0500
Subject: [amsat-bb] Updated Field Day Rules
References: <b8a16b61-1790-77e4-b415-2795e5d2837f.ref@arrl.net>
Message-ID: <b8a16b61-1790-77e4-b415-2795e5d2837f@arrl.net>

I had mentioned in the AMSAT Field Day rules that we follow the ARRL 
rules to the most part except when it has to do with satellite 
operation. The ARRL has just updated the Field Day rules for this year 
and we will make accommodations as they have. Class 1D stations will now 
we allowed to contact other Class 1D stations. These are home stations 
operating on commercial power.

This will mean that there will be another group of certificates for 
Field Day.... the top three stations operating from home with commercial 
power.

The problem I see with those operating from home attaching their scores 
to a club is that we only allow one satellite station to be operating at 
a time. If you are going to attach your satellite contact to a club, I 
will have to have the name of the club and only ONE home station can 
attach per club. This will keep the playing field rather equal as there 
are areas where there is only one satellite op around and other areas 
where there are dozens of satellite ops. It would be unfair for an area 
with a dozen satellite ops to pool all their home contacts towards one 
club.

I understand that one satellite op might work from noon to 2PM and 
another satellite op at their home could take over and work from 2PM to 
4PM and yet another take over and work another shift, etc. This would 
make it very difficult for me to score. That is why I chose only one 
satellite home station could be attached to a single club.

There will also be no duplicate certificates. If you are attaching your 
score to a club, then it goes towards club rankings and not home 
rankings. Nothing needs to be changed on the submission form, I will see 
if you are operating 1D and I will see the name of your attached club if 
any.

This is new and uncharted waters and hope everyone enjoys AMSAT Field Day.

I suspect that this year with the rule change there will be way more 
than the normal 20 submissions.

Below is the release from the ARRL.

73...bruce


 ? ? ? With one month to go before 2020 ARRL Field Day, June 27 ? 28,
the ARRL Programs and Services Committee (PSC) has adopted two temporary
rule waivers for the event:

1)? ? ? For Field Day 2020 only, Class D stations may work all other
Field Day stations, including other Class D stations, for points.

Field Day rule 4.6 defines Class D stations as ?Home stations,?
including stations operating from permanent or licensed station
locations using commercial power. Class D stations ordinarily may only
count contacts made with Class A, B, C, E, and F Field Day stations, but
the temporary rule waiver for 2020 allows Class D stations to count
contacts with other Class D stations for QSO credit.

2)? ? ? In addition, for 2020 only, an aggregate club score will be
published, which will be the sum of all individual entries indicating a
specific club (similar to the aggregate score totals used in ARRL
affiliated club competitions).

Ordinarily, club names are only published in the results for Class A and
Class F entries, but the temporary rule waiver for 2020 allows
participants from any Class to optionally include a single club name
with their submitted results following Field Day.

For example, if Podunk Hollow Radio Club members Becky, W1BXY, and
Hiram, W1AW, both participate in 2020 Field Day ? Hiram from his Class
D home station, and Becky from her Class C mobile station ? both can
include the radio club?s name when reporting their individual results.
The published results listing will include individual scores for Hiram
and Becky, plus a combined score for all entries identified as Podunk
Hollow Radio Club.

The temporary rule waivers were adopted by the PSC on May 27, 2020.

ARRL Field Day is one of the biggest events on the amateur radio
calendar, with over 36,000 participants in 2019, including entries from
3,113 radio clubs and emergency operations centers. In most years, Field
Day is also the largest annual demonstration of ham radio, because many
radio clubs organize their participation in public places such as parks
and schools.

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, many radio clubs have made decisions to
cancel their group participation in ARRL Field Day this year due to
public health recommendations and/or requirements, or to significantly
modify their participation for safe social distancing practices. The
temporary rule waivers allow greater flexibility in recognizing the
value of individual and club participation regardless of entry class.

ARRL is contacting logging program developers about the temporary rule
waivers so developers can release updated versions of their software
prior to Field Day weekend. Participants are reminded that the preferred
method of submitting entries after Field Day is via the web applet. The
ARRL Field Day rules include instructions for submitting entries after
the event. Entries must be submitted or postmarked by Tuesday, July 28,
2020.



-- 

Bruce Paige, KK5DO
                      
AMSAT Director Contests and Awards
AMSAT Board Member 2016-2020
   
ARRL Awards Field Checker (WAS, 5BWAS, VUCC), VE
           
Houston AMSAT Net - Wed 0100z on Echolink - Conference *AMSAT*
Also live streaming MP3 athttp://www.amsatnet.com  
Podcast athttp://www.amsatnet.com/podcast.xml  or iTunes
               
Latest satellite news on the ARRL Audio News
http://www.arrl.org  

AMSAT on Twitterhttp://www.twitter.com/amsat


From bwilkins at gmail.com  Fri May 29 23:44:43 2020
From: bwilkins at gmail.com (Brian Wilkins KO4AQF)
Date: Fri, 29 May 2020 19:44:43 -0400
Subject: [amsat-bb] Excellent QSO with AO-27
Message-ID: <CAO_Eq31f7oEV_nztS+9X-ie-g=W+Sf4538UTQaX4kuGEXNGdqQ@mail.gmail.com>

Just performed my first QSO on AO-27 with N5BO. Heard also CO8TW who also
sounded excellent. I found it easier to work than SO-50. I did not hear
(apologize for incorrect terminology), a carrier so I attempted to transmit
while in TCA. N5BO came back when I transmitted. I do not know if I
happened to hit the timer just right but it worked. From 0-30, heard
nothing until I could hear myself immediately upon TX in full duplex. This
was performed using a TH-D72A and Arrow II. I wouldn?t have been successful
up to this point if it wasn?t for the AMSAT community at large.

Thank you again for resurrecting this bird!

Brian
KO4AQF
-- 
Brian Wilkins
KO4AQF

From amsat-bb at wd9ewk.net  Sat May 30 16:40:08 2020
From: amsat-bb at wd9ewk.net (Patrick STODDARD (WD9EWK/VA7EWK))
Date: Sat, 30 May 2020 16:40:08 +0000
Subject: [amsat-bb] Video of IARU-R2 "Satellite Communications 101" workshop
	on 27 May
Message-ID: <CAN6TEUeJdm5nipAuHoNwdnBt6u=pgnzwAsMEVw17OzfjVGdTAQ@mail.gmail.com>

Hi!

As I previously mentioned on this list, IARU Region 2 (IARU-R2) is
hosting workshops covering different facets of amateur radio. Last
Wednesday (27 May) was the "Satellite Communications 101" workshop I
presented. Due to technical glitches, this workshop was not available
in real time via YouTube, but the video of Wednesday's presentation
is now available on YouTube. The direct link to the video of last
Wednesday's workshop is:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f61uwo5Qy6A

One week earlier, on 20 May, Matias LU9CBL and Guillermo OA4/XQ3SA
hosted the Spanish-language version of this workshop, titled
"Comunicaciones por Satelite 101". The video of their presentation is
available at:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=69D1dJEfGDc

IARU-R2 plans more workshops covering other topics, in English and
Spanish. Information on upcoming workshops is available at:

https://www.iaru-r2.org/en/news-and-events/workshops/

Videos of past workshops are available from the IARU-R2 Workshops
channel on YouTube:

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnG2Srz0bsKmTbF2r3YNneQ

Thanks to IARU-R2 for inviting me to be the presenter for Wednesday's
workshop!

73.





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

From andythomasmail at yahoo.co.uk  Sat May 30 20:17:25 2020
From: andythomasmail at yahoo.co.uk (andy thomas)
Date: Sat, 30 May 2020 20:17:25 +0000 (UTC)
Subject: [amsat-bb] space x frequency
References: <2110540685.448431.1590869845984.ref@mail.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <2110540685.448431.1590869845984@mail.yahoo.com>

Hi
got a very short tx just above 401.5 Mhz on my sdr console with an RSP1A and a Wimo 70cm helix pointing "Up" , received just about 9 and half minutes after liftoff. At the time, rocket coming overhead from West/Ireland. 

Does anybody know the precise timeline for radio transmisisons amd also frequencies? Am happy to send a copy of my screendump on request. Of course it may be a coincidence.

73 de andy g0sfj

From k0jm.mark at gmail.com  Sun May 31 00:01:00 2020
From: k0jm.mark at gmail.com (Mark Johns, K0JM)
Date: Sat, 30 May 2020 19:01:00 -0500
Subject: [amsat-bb] ANS-152 AMSAT News Service Weekly Bulletins
Message-ID: <CADDbS5AZdu8Q+uT5MOd5SuwBBAy+r_nAGB0J139GCXo8C4BByQ@mail.gmail.com>

AMSAT NEWS SERVICE
ANS-152

The AMSAT News Service bulletins are a free, weekly news and infor-
mation service of AMSAT, 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 commun-
icating 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

You can sign up for free e-mail delivery of the AMSAT News Service
Bulletins via the ANS List; to join this list see:
http://www.amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/ans

In this edition:

* Temporary Rule Waivers Announced for 2020 ARRL Field Day
* IARU-R2 Workshop Videos Available
* Digital Mode Experiments Conducted on Linear Satellites
* SpaceX Launches Successfully Toward ISS
* Moonbounce Contact via FT8 Could be a First
* Mid-Altitude Balloon Race Planned for June 1
* ARISS News
* Upcoming Satellite Operations
* Hamfests, Conventions, Maker Faires, and Other Events
* Satellite Shorts From All Over


SB SAT @ AMSAT $ANS-152.01
ANS-152 AMSAT News Service Weekly Bulletins

AMSAT News Service Bulletin 152.01
>From AMSAT HQ KENSINGTON, MD.
DATE 2020 May 31
To All RADIO AMATEURS
BID: $ANS-152.01


Temporary Rule Waivers Announced for 2020 ARRL/AMSAT Field Days

ARRL Programs and Services Committee (PSC) has adopted two temporary
rule waivers for the 2020 ARRL Field Day to adjust for Covid-19 re-
strictions. An AMSAT parallel event is held at the same time, and the
rules for that have been adjusted, as well.

ARRL Field Day is one of the biggest events on the amateur radio cal-
endar, with over 36,000 participants in 2019, including entries from
3,113 radio clubs and emergency operations centers. In most years,
Field Day is also the largest annual demonstration of ham radio, be-
cause many radio clubs organize their participation in public places
such as parks and schools.

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, many radio clubs have made decisions to
cancel their group participation in ARRL Field Day this year due to
public health recommendations and/or requirements, or to significantly
modify their participation for safe social distancing practices. The
temporary rule waivers allow greater flexibility in recognizing the
value of individual and club participation regardless of entry class.
The waivers may be found at: https://bit.ly/3de5AJt

The Radio Amateur Satellite Corporation (AMSAT) promotes its own ver-
sion of Field Day for operation via the amateur satellites, held con-
currently with the ARRL event. The rules for the AMSAT Field Day may
be found at:
https://www.amsat.org/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/2020fd.pdf

This will mean that there will be another group of certificates for
AMSAT Field Day: The top three stations operating from home with com-
mercial power.

The problem is with those operating from home attaching their scores
to a club. Because AMSAT only allows one satellite station to be oper-
ating at a time, if you are going to attach your satellite contact to
a club, only ONE home station can attach per club. This will keep the
playing field rather equal as there are areas where there is only one
satellite op around and other areas where there are dozens of satellite
ops. It would be unfair for an area with a dozen satellite ops to pool
all their home contacts towards one club.

Even if satellite operators took turns operating in shifts, it would
make it very difficult to score entries correctly. That is why AMSAT
has chosen to allow only one satellite home station could be attached
to a single club. CLUB NAME MUST BE IDENTIFIED IN THE ENTRY.

There will also be no duplicate certificates. If you are attaching your
score to a club, then it goes towards club rankings and not home
rankings. Nothing needs to be changed on the submission form. If you
are operating 1D and the name of your attached club is included, the
club score will be calculated appropriately.

This is new and uncharted waters and hope everyone enjoys AMSAT Field
Day. A much larger number of entries is anticipated with this change,
so patience is appreciated.

(ANS thanks ARRL and Bruce Paige, KK5DO, AMSAT Director Contests and
Awardsfor the above information)


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         Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the AMSAT office
    is closed until further notice. For details, please visit
  https://www.amsat.org/amsat-office-closed-until-further-notice/

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IARU-R2 Workshop Videos Available

IARU Region 2 (IARU-R2) is hosting workshops covering different facets
of amateur radio. Last Wednesday (27 May) was the "Satellite Communica-
tions 101" workshop. Due to technical glitches, this workshop was not
available in real time, but the video of Wednesday's presentation is
now available on YouTube. The direct link to the video of last Wednes-
day's workshop is:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f61uwo5Qy6A

One week earlier, on 20 May, Matias LU9CBL and Guillermo OA4/XQ3SA
hosted the Spanish-language version of this workshop, titled
"Comunicaciones por Satelite 101". The video of their presentation is
available at:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=69D1dJEfGDc

IARU-R2 plans more workshops covering other topics, in English and
Spanish. Information on upcoming workshops is available at:
https://www.iaru-r2.org/en/news-and-events/workshops/

Videos of past workshops are available from the IARU-R2 Workshops
channel on YouTube:
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnG2Srz0bsKmTbF2r3YNneQ

[ANS thanks Patrick Stoddard, WD9EWK/VA7EWK, for the above information]


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Digital Mode Experiments Conducted on Linear Satellites

[EDITOR'S NOTE: Be aware that the experiments described below utilize
very narrow AFSK modulation with fairly advanced computer control for
Doppler correction and frequency stabilization. They do NOT involve
use of narrowband FM signals such as those used for terrestrial APRS or
dedicated APRS satellites. So please, NEVER transmit FM on the uplink
to a linear satellite. ALSO, in should be emphasized that power levels
must be kept very low, as all the WSJT modes are 100% duty cycle.]

Recently a group of regular satellite-using amateurs conducted experi-
ments with FT-8 and FT-4 on a variety of linear satellites. Alan
(WA6DNR), Carlos (W7QL), Dave (W0DHB) and Ron (W5RKN) were involved and
made many satisfactory QSOs. The primary results and observations from
these tests are:
? Digital modes can successfully be employed on the linear birds
  while not interfering with concurrent users by operating close to
  the bottom end of the passband, using the lowest power practicable
  and using very narrow signals.

? We avoided the satellites known to be power-sensitive, FO-29 and
  AO-7. Testing was conducted with CAS-4A, CAS-4B, RS-44, XW-2A, XW-2B,
  XW-2C and XW-2F.

? FT-4 was the most robust signal format, compared to FT-8.  Other
  of Joe Taylor?s digital signal modes should be investigated.

? The rate of change of Doppler just before and after TCA is high on
  the lower-orbit satellites and must have compensation. 200 Milli-
  second Doppler updates allowed 100% copy of FT-4 transmissions
  throughout several passes of different linear satellites. This can be
  accomplished in SatPC32 by setting the ?SSB/CW Interval? in the CAT
  menu to zero and checking the 5X box.  Note that this setting is not
  retained when SatPC32 is shut down.

? Very little power is needed for QSOs throughout the duration of the
  pass, from AOS to LOS. W7QL set IC-9700 power to ?zero? (roughly 500
  milli-Watts, with over 3 dB cable/connector loss to a Leo-Pack anten-
  na pair) and copied every packet on several satellites.

? FT-4 is very tolerant of voice signals which might drop on top of
  an ongoing FT-4 QSO. However, an FT-4 signal dropping in the middle
  of an SSB QSO would be quite annoying to the SSB operators.

? According to Joe Taylor, the occupied bandwidth of an FT-4 signal
  is 90 Hz. So theoretically over 200 such signals could be present on
  a 20 KHz channel. Obviously that will not, and should not happen. But
  a dozen closely spaced FT-4 QSOs at the bottom of the band, each run-
  ning very low power should hardly be noticeable to current voice and
  CW traffic.

We invite other Satellite operators to join us in this expanded utili-
zation of the linear satellite resources available to us.  We recommend
using FT-4 AT VERY LOW POWER, in the bottom few KHz of the downlink
frequency range, with appropriate Doppler compensation, as described
above.  We hope to have a digital QSO with you sometime soon on the
linear birds.

[ANS thanks Carlos Cardon, W7QL, for the above information]

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SpaceX Launches Successfully Toward ISS

NASA astronauts Bob Behnken, KE5GGX, and Doug Hurley boarded a Crew
Dragon spacecraft on top of a Falcon 9 rocket once again on Saturday,
May 30. At 19:22 UTC they were successfully launched on their way to
the International Space Station. This was the first launch of astro-
nauts from U.S. territory since the final Space Shuttle flight in 2011
and the first launch of humans by a private contractor, SpaceX.

The first attempt for the launch, on Wednesday, May 27, scrubbed due to
stormy weather near the Kennedy Space Center in Florida. The Crew Dra-
gon spacecraft is scheduled to dock with the ISS about 19 hours after
liftoff.

[ANS thanks Spaceflight Now for the above information]

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Moonbounce Contact via FT8 Could be a First

FT8 codeveloper Joe Taylor, K1JT, has reported what is possibly the
first FT8 contact via moonbouce (Earth-Moon-Earth or EME) on May 21 be-
tween Paul Andrews, W2HRO, in New York, and Peter Gouweleeuw, PA2V, in
 Netherlands. The contact was made possible using the currently avail-
 able beta-release candidate of WSJT-X, version 2.2-rc1.

"Why might you want to use FT8 instead of 'Old Reliable JT65' for EME
QSOs?" Taylor asked in a subsequent Moon-Net post. "FT8 is about 4 dB
less sensitive than JT65, but with 15-second T/R [transmit/receive]
sequences it's four times faster, and it doesn't use Deep Search," he
said, answering his own question.

The FT8 protocol included in the beta version of WSJT-X has an optional
user setting to work around the 2.5-second path delay. "For terrestrial
use, the FT8 decoder searches over the range -2.5 to +2.4 seconds for
clock offset DT between transmitting and receiving stations," Taylor
explained. "DT" represents the difference between the transmission time
and actual time. "When 'Decode after EME delay' is checked on the
WSJT-X 'Settings' screen, the accessible DT range becomes -0.5 to +4.4
seconds. Just right for EME."

As Taylor explained in his post, FT8 uses 8-GFSK modulation with tones
separated by 6.25 Hz. At the time of the contact, the expected Doppler
spread on the W2HRO - PA2V EME path was 8 Hz, which would cause some
additional loss in sensitivity. Despite the path losses, however, copy
between W2HRO and PA2V was "solid in both directions," Taylor said.

Taylor said that when he was active in EME contests on 144 MHz, he was
always frustrated that, even with reasonably strong signals, the max-
imum JT65 contact rate is about 12 per hour. "With FT8, you can do 40
per hour, as long as workable stations are available," he said.

As for using FT8 for EME contacts on 1296 MHz, Taylor said it "might
sometimes work, but Doppler spread will probably make standard FT8 a
problem." Given sufficient interest, however, he said the WSJT-X devel-
opment team could design an FT8B or FT8C with wider tone spacing. He
encouraged the use of FT8 for moonbounce on 144, 432, and 1296 MHz and
asked users to report their results to the development team.

"A 'slow FT8' mode is indeed a sensitivity winner on suitable propaga-
tion paths," he said in a later Moon-Net post. "We are busy implement-
ing such a mode, but with particular emphasis on its use on the LF and
MF bands."

Taylor said FT8 has the operational advantage of putting all users in
one (or a few) narrow spectral slices on each band. "So, it's easy to
find QSO partners without skeds or chat rooms," he said. "Everything
is done over the air, with no 'side channels' needed."

Taylor also remarked in response to posts from those who, like him,
"love CW."

"I agree it's a thrill to hear your own lunar echo, and to make CW EME
QSOs," he said. "Sometimes I pine for the bygone world of commercial
sailing ships, which happen to be very much a part of my family's his-
tory," Taylor concluded. "But I know that technologies evolve, and the
world does not stand still."

[ANS thanks ARRL News for the above information]

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Mid-Altitude Balloon Race Planned for June 1

Three Space Station Explorer teams will participate in anexciting dis-
tance learning?social distanced balloon race to beheld during the Pan-
demic.

ARISS educator, Joanne Michaelis, KM6BWB, is a science coach at the
Wiseburn Unified School District in Los Angeles, California where she
leads her students in several balloon launch attempts from the Los
Angeles area each year. With this year different because of the pan-
demic, Joanne wanted to ?shake things up a bit? and give students
world-wide, a unique distance learning treat while keeping all safe
during the pandemic. So Joanne challenged Ted Tagami, KK6UUQ, from
Magnitude.io to a mid-altitude cross-continent balloon race and Ted
accepted the challenge!

Ted plans to launch his balloon from Oakland, California. ISS Above in-
ventor, Liam Kennedy, KN6EQU, from Pasadena, California, got ?wind? of
the idea and he asked to participate, too. All three organizations:
ARISS, Magnitude.io and ISS Above are ISS National Lab Space Station
Explorer (SSE) partners that work to inspire, engage, and educate stu-
dents in Science Technology Engineering, Arts and Mathematics (STEAM)
topics and to pursue STEAM careers.

The three SSE teams plan tolaunch their balloons simultaneously on
June 1. The winner will be the first one to cross the?Finish Line??the
Eastern Time zone. Launch time is planned for 15:00 UTC (11:00 EDT,
10:00 CDT, 9:00 MDT, or 8:00 PDT. A live video feed of the launch is
planned to start approximately 5 minutes prior to the event.

Once the balloons are airborne, students can track each balloon?s loca-
tion, altitude, and temperature via amateur radio APRS (Automatic Pac-
ket Reporting System) which is fed automatically to the aprs.fi web
site. Educators and parents around the globe can excite at-home youth
withthis initiative. Students can tally and track the states each bal-
loon travels through and plot altitude versus temperature, etc. Also,
by researching weather patterns, students can make assumptions from
their own data. This could include speed variations due to weather.

They also can predict each balloon?s flight path and when they might
cross the finish line!

For more information on theballoon launch, lesson plans, and the live-
stream video link (when thelivestream URL is available), please go to:
https://www.ariss.org/mid-altitude-balloon-race.html

Enjoy the Race!  May the best ballooner win!!

[ANS thanks Charlie Sufana, AJ9N, one of the ARISS operation team men-
tors for the above information]

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ARISS News

Amateurs and others around the world may listen in on contacts between
amateurs operating in schools and allowing students to interact with
astronauts and cosmonauts aboard the International Space Station. The
downlink frequency on which to listen is 145.800 MHz worldwide.

ARISS is very aware of the impact that COVID-19 is having on schools
and the public in general. As such, we may have last minute cancella-
tions or postponements of school contacts.  As always, ARISS will try
to provide everyone with near-real-time updates at the ARISS webpage:
https://www.ariss.org/

[ANS thanks Charlie Sufana, AJ9N, one of the ARISS operation team men-
tors for the above information]

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Upcoming Satellite Operations

W8LR: (@W8LR) May 30 and May 31 he will attempt to activate a dual
grids contact. The grid line will be EM79/EM89.

Hey you guys from the EU: @N4DCW will be in EM56 June 5-7 with a semi-
decent N-E horizon from his sister-in-law?s house. He will be on RS-44
and AO-7 looking for y?all.

AD0DX: (@AD0DX) DM77 and maybe DM76 on Saturday May 30.

An interesting email from ND9M/KH2:
I?m finishing up my current tour on a U.S. merchant marine ship cur-
rently anchored at Guam. I?ve been QRV from the anchorage which is at
Apra Harbor. We?ll be taking a one-night run on June 2-3 to give the
engines a chance to stretch their muscles. I expect to be QRV on sever-
al passes on the evening of June 2 when we should be in QK13 for a few
hours. Once we return to ?the hook,? I?ll start packing up for my trip
back to the States that weekend and should be doing some roving in the
eastern states (MD, PA, VA, MD) once I get my body re-adjusted to the
the 14-hour time change.

Major Roves:

Ron (@AD0DX) and Doug (@N6UA) are making another run at the elusive
DL88 in Big Bend National Park, TX. As we know they tried this grid
back in March, and due to the mud couldn?t get to the grid, so never
ones to quit, off they go again. Today the tentative date is Sunday
May 31, 2020. They will be using the K5Z call sign. More information
is available at the K5Z QRZ Page.


FP, ST. PIERRE & MIQUELON (Rescheduled). Eric, KV1J, will once again be
operating from the Island of Miquelon (NA-032, DIFO FP-002 WLOTA 1417,
Grid GN17) as FP/KV1J between September 22nd and October 6th. This oper-
ation was originally scheduled for July, but was postponed due to trav-
el restrictions. It will be Eric?s 14th trip to the island. Activity
will be on 160-10 meters, including 60m , using CW, SSB, RTTY, FT8/FT4
(but primarily SSB, RTTY and FT8/FT4) and the SSB/FM satellites. He
will generally be on the highest frequency band that is open (favoring
60/12/10/6m). He will be active in the CQWW DX RTTY Contest (September
26-27). ADDED NOTE: Eric will usually try to be on as many Satellite
passes as he can when the WX is good, generally favoring the XW-2x,
AO-7, RS-44, CA-4x, and possibly the FM birds. Weekends may be limited
since he will be concentrating on the low(er) bands and contests. QSL
via KV1J, direct or by the Bureau. Also eQSL and LoTW. For more details
and updates, check out his Web page at:
http://www.kv1j.com/fp/July20.html

Please submit any additions or corrections to Ke0pbr (at) gmail.com

[ANS thanks Paul Overnfor, KE0PBR, AMSAT rover page manager, for the
above information]

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Hamfests, Conventions, Maker Faires, and Other Events

Want to see AMSAT in action or learn more about amateur radio in space?
AMSAT Ambassadors provide presentations, demonstrate communicating
through amateur satellites, and host information tables at club meet-
ings, hamfests, conventions, maker faires, and other events.

Due to COVID-19, many hamfest and events around the United States have
been cancelled or postponed.  While we make every effort to ensure the
information contained below is correct, there may be some that we
missed. We wish all of you safekeeping and hope to be at a hamfest
near you soon.

Current schedule:
    No scheduled events

The following events scheduled to have an AMSAT presence have been
CANCELED:

    June 12-13, 2020, Ham-Com, Plano, TX

A copy of the AMSAT hamfest brochure is available for download from:
https://bit.ly/2ygVFmV  This color brochure is designed to be printed
double-sided and folded into a tri-fold handout.

To include your upcoming AMSAT presentation and/or demonstration,
please send an email to ambassadors (at) amsat (dot) org.

[ANS thanks Robert Bankston, KE4AL, AMSAT VP-User Services for the
above information]

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Satellite Shorts From All Over

+ @Virgin_Orbit tweeted on May 25 that its initial test flight of the
  LauncherOne rocket was "a major step forward," even though the craft
  did not achieve orbit as intended. In a follow-up tweet the next day,
  Virgin added "We said the main product of this flight would be data,
  and wow, did we get a lot of it! After diving into our early anal-
  yses, we wanted to share more about the flight ? including both the
  many things that went well and what we know about the areas where
  we?ll need to improve."
  (ANS thanks @Virgin_Orbit on Twitter for the above information)

+ Planning to build some space hardware in your basement during your
  Covid-19 quaranteen? Better get your handbook! A newly revised ver-
  sion of the NASA Systems Engineering Handbook can be downloaded at:
  https://www.nasa.gov/connect/ebooks/nasa-systems-engineering-handbook
  (ANS thanks The Orbital Index for the above information)

+ Russia plans to build a new space station because the current Inter-
  national Space Station will last only another decade at most, the
  head of the Russian space agency Roscosmos said in an interview pub-
  lished on Monday. "It's still unclear whether it (the new station)
  will be international or national," Roscosmos chief Dmitry Rogozin
  said in comments to the Russian newspaper Komsomolskaya Pravda.
  (ANS thanks n2yo.com for the above information)

+ Michael Wyrick, N3UC, has announced that AO-27 is now running on a
  schedule that places the FM repeater on for 8 minutes per orbit:
  4 minutes ascending pass and 4 minutes descending pass.
  (ANS thanks Stephen DeVience, N8URE, for the above information)


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73 and Remember to help keep amateur radio in space,
This week's ANS Editor, Mark D. Johns, K0JM

k0jm at amsat dot org

From hans.bx2abt at msa.hinet.net  Sun May 31 09:00:24 2020
From: hans.bx2abt at msa.hinet.net (Hans BX2ABT)
Date: Sun, 31 May 2020 17:00:24 +0800
Subject: [amsat-bb] SHF-Elektronik Mini-70 problem
Message-ID: <9ddc11a8-1261-93f6-b465-6db9d42ee24d@msa.hinet.net>

My SHF-Elektronik Mini-70 is not switching on with 12 Volts applied. 
Took it apart, but can't see anything wrong. Before I dive into my pile 
of documentation to find the schematics (if I still have it), has anyone 
had a similar problem and how did you resolve it. Cheers,

Hans

BX2ABT.com


From kg4zlb at icloud.com  Sun May 31 10:06:37 2020
From: kg4zlb at icloud.com (David Worboys)
Date: Sun, 31 May 2020 06:06:37 -0400
Subject: [amsat-bb] G5500 control box issue
Message-ID: <035E14FF-2B85-4B4C-9A8A-3CC8A1006BF4@icloud.com>

Good morning,

Although I will be talking to Yaesu tomorrow, I wondered if anyone had experienced this (and possibly now has a reason/solution to the problem)

I have a brand new G5500 and most of yesterday was spent putting up the mast, rotators and antennas etc.

The control box worked perfectly for a while but then decided to not indicate where the antennas are pointing to AT ALL!

The rotators are working perfectly but the needles are stuck at zero.

The only action they have seen is in the set up and calibration process, there is not even a radio attached to the system at this point - I didn't get that far before the box stopped working.

As I said, I will of course be getting this resolved as quickly as possible with Yaesu and the place I ordered it from but I would be interested if anyone had had the same thing happen.

Many thanks


David
KG4ZLB

From ec3dr at yahoo.es  Sun May 31 16:43:01 2020
From: ec3dr at yahoo.es (ec3dr at yahoo.es)
Date: Sun, 31 May 2020 16:43:01 +0000 (UTC)
Subject: [amsat-bb] Best trx for SATs
References: <1473340836.833987.1590943381817.ref@mail.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <1473340836.833987.1590943381817@mail.yahoo.com>

Hello everyone
Probably asked this question several times, but I am thinking of improving the equipment for satellites, I currently use an IC910 but I was not convinced by its handling, ago I used an IC820 and I was happier than with the IC910. I am considering change with a TS2000 or looking for the old TS711 & 811, I discard the new 7600 for their high cost ... Which one can work better in terms of benefits?

Thanks!!!
73 de EC3DR

From va3mw at portcredit.net  Sun May 31 21:38:11 2020
From: va3mw at portcredit.net (Michael Walker)
Date: Sun, 31 May 2020 17:38:11 -0400
Subject: [amsat-bb] Best trx for SATs
In-Reply-To: <1473340836.833987.1590943381817@mail.yahoo.com>
References: <1473340836.833987.1590943381817.ref@mail.yahoo.com>
	<1473340836.833987.1590943381817@mail.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <CA+33ts5iGpXvRqizCHg+8YZK=CF6muHnOjB9HEHBhkL+jfK0qw@mail.gmail.com>

My first choice is the Flex 6600 with a VHF and UHF transverter.

The next choice is the IC-9700.

Both are fine, but I waterfall / panadapter is much more flexible on the
Flex solution.

And, yes, I have used both of them on Linear Birds.

Mike va3mw


On Sun, May 31, 2020 at 4:01 PM ec3dr--- via AMSAT-BB <amsat-bb at amsat.org>
wrote:

> Hello everyone
> Probably asked this question several times, but I am thinking of improving
> the equipment for satellites, I currently use an IC910 but I was not
> convinced by its handling, ago I used an IC820 and I was happier than with
> the IC910. I am considering change with a TS2000 or looking for the old
> TS711 & 811, I discard the new 7600 for their high cost ... Which one can
> work better in terms of benefits?
>
> Thanks!!!
> 73 de EC3DR
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