[amsat-bb] AO-51 Mode S reports
AO-51 is currently in Mode V/S on 145.88/2401.200. With our attitude inverted from normal, I'm interested in any S band reports. The L/S antenna should be pointed towards the ground now in the southern hemisphere, and away in the northern. The schedule indicates we would concurrently run the 9k6 telemetry downlink on 435.150. Due to low battery voltages and being near the bottom of the output power selection range, I shut off the 435.150 transmitter this morning at about 1025 UTC. Please send any reports on the Mode S signal to ko...@amsat.org. or ao51-mo...@amsat.org. Thanks, Drew KO4MA AMSAT VP Operations ___ Sent via amsat...@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author. Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite program! Subscription settings: http://amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb
[amsat-bb] AO-51 not heard in V/S mode
AO-51 was not heard on the V/S mode at the schedule time only the 9K6 telemetry is present? Did anyone hear something on 2401.200mhz here nothing has been received yet and downconverter is working as i got the usual WI-FI pop pop signals. Could be the attitude reversal killed the S band signal completely in the Northern hemisphere? Command Team and Operations Group AO-51 News December 14 - December 20 FM Repeater, V/S Uplink: 145.880 MHz FM Downlink: 2401.200 MHz FM...not working 9k6 Telemetry, U Downlink: 435.150 MHz 9k6 FM..OK - Luc Leblanc VE2DWE Skype VE2DWE www.qsl.net/ve2dwe DSTAR urcall VE2DWE WAC BASIC CW PHONE SATELLITE ___ Sent via amsat...@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author. Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite program! Subscription settings: http://amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb
[amsat-bb] Re: Icom W32a for sale + $100 donation to AMSAT
The W32a is sold. Now all we have to do is wait for the sat contact and we will then donate the $100 to AMSAT. Thanks to everyone for all the interest in the W32a. 73 Jeff kb2m -Original Message- From: amsat-bb-boun...@amsat.org [mailto:amsat-bb-boun...@amsat.org] On Behalf Of Jeff KB2M Sent: Saturday, December 12, 2009 11:44 AM To: amsat-bb@amsat.org Subject: [amsat-bb] Icom W32a for sale + $100 donation to AMSAT I have a very clean, in near perfect condition IC-W32a for sale. Included in the sale is of course, the W32a , 2 batteries, wall wart, manual and original packing. All is perfect unused condition. I also will throw in a copy of the programming software (and maybe the cable) I need to see if I have two of the cables. $225.00 shipped. As an added incentive, I will donate, in both of our names a total of $100 to AMSAT, IF the person who buys it from me makes a satellite contact with me using the W32a bought from me... 73 Jeff kb2m ___ Sent via amsat...@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author. Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite program! Subscription settings: http://amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb ___ Sent via amsat...@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author. Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite program! Subscription settings: http://amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb
[amsat-bb] Re: AO-51 Mode S reports
Nothing heard over Seattle this last pass. However my max elevation was only about 5 degrees. Rx is a three foot primestar with a 3731aa downconverter. 73 Bob W7LRD - Original Message - From: Andrew Glasbrenner glasbren...@mindspring.com To: Amsat-BB amsat-bb@amsat.org, AO51 Modes ao51-mo...@amsat.org Sent: Monday, December 14, 2009 2:36:03 AM GMT -08:00 US/Canada Pacific Subject: [amsat-bb] AO-51 Mode S reports AO-51 is currently in Mode V/S on 145.88/2401.200. With our attitude inverted from normal, I'm interested in any S band reports. The L/S antenna should be pointed towards the ground now in the southern hemisphere, and away in the northern. The schedule indicates we would concurrently run the 9k6 telemetry downlink on 435.150. Due to low battery voltages and being near the bottom of the output power selection range, I shut off the 435.150 transmitter this morning at about 1025 UTC. Please send any reports on the Mode S signal to ko...@amsat.org. or ao51-mo...@amsat.org. Thanks, Drew KO4MA AMSAT VP Operations ___ Sent via amsat...@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author. Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite program! Subscription settings: http://amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb ___ Sent via amsat...@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author. Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite program! Subscription settings: http://amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb
[amsat-bb] Portable Power for USB Devices
UPDATE 12/13/09: I have run the ZAGG spark portable power pack through a couple charge cycles. It is impressive. I am working on a deal where if you purchase one, $10 will be sent to AMSAT. Stay tuned ... I will be creating a Web page with detailed information. - Clint Bradford, K6LCS - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Ever wanted more battery life from your iPod / PDA / cell phone or other device that charges via USB? Of course we have. The company name, ZAGG, might not ring a bell with you. But more of you have heard of the InvisibleSHIELD line they market - IMHO the best of the screen protectors for our PDA and cellphone screens. Well, ZAGG just introduced what appears to be the best of the portable USB device power packs available. Although the ZAGGsparq is marketed as being able to charge an Apple iPhone up to four times, I see it being used for a lot more applications. Physically, it's 3.5 x 3.5 x 1 in size. Its Lithium Polymer battery pack is rated at 6000mAH - that's SIX AMPS in your little pack. Only the Amstron PP66S has that capacity ... but the ZAGG offers more features than the Amstron. ZAGGspark works with any of your devices that uses a USB cord for charging. Plus, it provides TWO USB ports for charging your mobile devices when plugged into an AC outlet. Weighs a tad over a half-pound. Four LEDs indicate the pack's power level (25% / 50% / 75% / 100%). I just ordered one, and will immediately put it to use. It's going to power my Verizon MiFi 2200 and Apple 32GB iPod touch. I'll report back how it performs. Clint Bradford 909-241-7666 ___ Sent via amsat...@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author. Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite program! Subscription settings: http://amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb
[amsat-bb] Re: AO-51 Mode S reports
On 14 Dec 2009 at 5:36, Andrew Glasbrenner wrote: Date sent: Mon, 14 Dec 2009 05:36:03 -0500 From: Andrew Glasbrenner glasbren...@mindspring.com Subject:[amsat-bb] AO-51 Mode S reports To: Amsat-BB amsat-bb@amsat.org, AO51 Modes ao51-mo...@amsat.org AO-51 is currently in Mode V/S on 145.88/2401.200. With our attitude inverted from normal, I'm interested in any S band reports. The L/S antenna should be pointed towards the ground now in the southern hemisphere, and away in the northern. The schedule indicates we would concurrently run the 9k6 telemetry downlink on 435.150. Due to low battery voltages and being near the bottom of the output power selection range, I shut off the 435.150 transmitter this morning at about 1025 UTC. Please send any reports on the Mode S signal to . or ao51-mo...@amsat.org. On my first afternoon pass 1452EDT 10deg max elevation i was not able to hear the S band signal. - Luc Leblanc VE2DWE Skype VE2DWE www.qsl.net/ve2dwe DSTAR urcall VE2DWE WAC BASIC CW PHONE SATELLITE ___ Sent via amsat...@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author. Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite program! Subscription settings: http://amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb
[amsat-bb] Re: AO-51 Mode S reports
Pretty good signals on 2.4Ghz in Seattle CN87wk. Some deep fades, though could be the bird passing behind several trees (need a bigger dish). Rx 3 foot primestar/3731aa downconverter. Next pass will try a Keps dc. 73 Bob W7LRD - Original Message - From: Andrew Glasbrenner glasbren...@mindspring.com To: Amsat-BB amsat-bb@amsat.org, AO51 Modes ao51-mo...@amsat.org Sent: Monday, December 14, 2009 2:36:03 AM GMT -08:00 US/Canada Pacific Subject: [amsat-bb] AO-51 Mode S reports AO-51 is currently in Mode V/S on 145.88/2401.200. With our attitude inverted from normal, I'm interested in any S band reports. The L/S antenna should be pointed towards the ground now in the southern hemisphere, and away in the northern. The schedule indicates we would concurrently run the 9k6 telemetry downlink on 435.150. Due to low battery voltages and being near the bottom of the output power selection range, I shut off the 435.150 transmitter this morning at about 1025 UTC. Please send any reports on the Mode S signal to ko...@amsat.org. or ao51-mo...@amsat.org. Thanks, Drew KO4MA AMSAT VP Operations ___ Sent via amsat...@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author. Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite program! Subscription settings: http://amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb ___ Sent via amsat...@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author. Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite program! Subscription settings: http://amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb
[amsat-bb] XW-1 Keplerian data
XW-1 1 9U 09349.11987269 . 0-0 0-0 0 6 2 9 100.4859 046.2958 0001760 147.4703 038.6343 13.1526715017 ___ Sent via amsat...@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author. Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite program! Subscription settings: http://amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb
[amsat-bb] ANS-349 AMSAT News Service Special Bulletin - AMSAT China XW-1 Launched
SB SAT @ AMSAT $ANS-349.01 ANS Special Bulletin AMSAT China Says XW-1 Has Been Launched AMSAT News Service Bulletin 349.01 From AMSAT HQ SILVER SPRING, MD. December 15, 2009 To All RADIO AMATEURS BID: $ANS-349.01 China's 1st ever amateur radio satelite XW-1 is in space now! AMSAT China reports it was launched at about around 0230 UTC on December 15, 2009. The beacon was received in Sanya after launch. XW-1 was a secondary payload aboard the CZ-4C rocket from Taiyuan Satellite Launch Center into a sun-synchronous orbit about 1200 kilometers high. The primary payload of this launch is the Yaogen-8 Remote Sensing Satellite. The preliminary keplerian elements for the satellite are: XW-1 1 9U 09349.11987269 . 0-0 0-0 0 6 2 9 100.4859 046.2958 0001760 147.4703 038.6343 13.1526715017 The XW-1 communications payload includes a beacon and three cross band transponders operating in FM, linear, and digital modes. Here is a Spacecraft Summary: Common Name: XW-1 Alternate Name: CAS-1 Satellite Type: Microsatellite Launch Date: TBD Launch Location: Taiyuan Satellite Launch Center of China Launch Vehicle: CZ-2C(LM-2C) Rocket Apogee: 1200km Perigee: 1200km Inclination: 105 degrees Period: 109 minutes Local time of descending node: 21:30 Weight: 50kg Frequency Information Mode V/U (J) FM Voice Repeater (30 dbm (1 w)): Uplink: 145.8250 MHz FM, PL 67.0 Hz. Downlink: 435.6750 MHz FM Mode V/U (J) Linear Transponder (Inverting) (30 dbm (1 w)): Uplink:145.9250 - 145.9750 MHz SSB/CW Downlink:435.7650 - 435.7150 MHz SSB/CW Mode V/U (J) PacSat BBS (30 dbm (1 w)): Uplink:145.8250 MHz AFSK 1200 BPS Downlink: 435.6750 MHz AFSK 1200 BPS Mode Beacon (23 dbm (200mw)): Downlink:435.7900 MHz CW You can get XW-1 Telemetry Format at http://www.amsat.org/amsat-new/satellites/documents/XW-1_Telemetry_Format.pdf Details of the XW-1 satellite are available at: http://www.camsat.cn/index.php?option=com_contentview=articleid=56Itemid=67 [ANS thanks David Chen, BD5RV/4 and Alan Kung, BA1DU for the above information] /EX ___ Sent via amsat...@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author. Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite program! Subscription settings: http://amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb
[amsat-bb] Software to run a ts-200 and LVB
I am having a really hard time getting HRD to run with Windows 7 or Vista. Is there something else out there that will run the 200 and the LVB tracker? HRD was working real well til the last couple of updated but I'm ready to try something else. Thanks Marv. N0FJP ___ Sent via amsat...@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author. Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite program! Subscription settings: http://amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb
