[amsat-bb] ND9M/MM Op Sked: 19 March

[Clary, James T, Civilian]

We're on schedule to arrive at and transit the Panama Canal on
Wednesday, 23 March. Once we clear the canal, we'll head northwest
around Cuba and pick up the Gulf Stream that will give us little extra
push as we head toward Jacksonville.

 

One non-satellite note: I've been working XE1AO and XE1AY not only the
birds but also on 2M CW and SSB. This afternoon, XE1AY (in DK79ua) and I
worked when I was in EK04pj on both modes covering a distance of 490
miles. I was using the same FT897D into the WD9EWK's Elk that I've been
using for a while now. Of course, it didn't hurt that my operating
position on my ship's flight deck is about 105 feet or so above the
water line and I've got the entire Pacific Ocean to provide additional
ground plane effects!

 

Here's my op sked for tonight and tomorrow:

 

Planned

VO52 - 19/0352Z - EK13

AO51 - 19/0952Z - EK13

FO29 - 19/1009Z - EK13

FO29 - 19/2321Z - Should be EK31 by this time.

AO7 - 20/0011Z - EK31

AO51 - 20/0914Z - EK40

FO29 - 20/0914Z - EK40 - I'll switch to FO29 as soon as I lose AO51 and
should still have nearly half the pass left for the Left Coasters.

 

Probably - will try but not sure

VO52 - 19/1418Z - We should be in EK22 by this point, but it's not
absolutely certain.

AO51 - 19/2228Z - Either EK22 or EK31

VO52 - 20/0233Z - EK31

 

73,

 

Jim, ND9M / VQ9JC

Grid EK13

 

 

 

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[amsat-bb] Re: SO-67

[saguaroastro]

Kevin,

SO-67 is scheduled over North America the first week of each month. 

The activation schedule is usually posted on Sunday.

73 de Rick
K7TEJ

 Kevin Deane  wrote: 
> 
>  
> When do we get this one again? The first week of the month?
>  
> And I still say they should just zip tie the ARRISat to the outside of the 
> space station and leave it there!
>  
> Poor HO-68 ho hum.
>  
> Kevin
> KF7MYK
> 
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[amsat-bb] Re: Great Grid Map

[k6yk]

Hey, that thing is pretty cool ! 

 Grid locator, very nice 


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> 
> 
> 
 

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[amsat-bb] SO-67

[Kevin Deane]

 
When do we get this one again? The first week of the month?
 
And I still say they should just zip tie the ARRISat to the outside of the 
space station and leave it there!
 
Poor HO-68 ho hum.
 
Kevin
KF7MYK
  
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[amsat-bb] Re: more antenna discussions....

[i8cvs]

Hi Jeff, KE7ACY

If the satellite transmit and receive in circular polarization RHCP or
LHCP then using horizontal polarization on the ground station is no
bad both for the uplink and downlink because you loose only 3 dB in
signal strenght but your linear antenna  system is not complicated at
all.

By the way if the satellite transmit in linear polarization then circular
polarization on the ground station  is mandatory otherwise receiving
with linear polarization when the satellite and the ground polarizations
are opposite you loose at list 20 dB into the QSB

Since the most part of actual LEO satellites uses circular polarization
both receiving and transmitting then a horizontal polarization at the
ground station is fully satisfactory in uplink and downlink for satellite
work and as well for weak signal work particularly for a beginner
satellite user.

Obviously switching polarization between H-V-RHCP and LHCP for
the uplink and for the downlink is much better but it is a lot more
complicated.

About the use or not of a elevation rotator with the actual LEO satellites
a fixed elevation of 20 degres is a good compromise because when the
satellite is overhead the attenuation decreases and the most part of the
time in wich a LEO satellite during a pass is above 45 degrees elevation
is very small.

73" de

i8CVS Domenico

- Original Message -
From: "Jeff Moore" 
To: 
Sent: Friday, March 18, 2011 9:13 PM
Subject: [amsat-bb] Re: more antenna discussions

> Horizontally polarized beams will not work very well for satellite use.
> For maximum utility, I'd get crossed yagis set up to switch between
> horizontal,vertical, and circular polarization.  Use the circular polarity
> to work the sats, horizontal polarity to do weak signal work, and vertical
> polarity to pull in those weak repeater and FM simplex signals.
>
> The az/el rotor set up will work best and give you maximum flexibility in
> your set up with the least impact on your above roof aesthetics.
>
> 73,
> Jeff Moore  --  KE7ACY
> CN94
>
> On Fri, Mar 18, 2011 at 6:40 AM, zach hillerson 
> wrote:
>
> > I'm still struggling to figure out the best antenna configuration for
> > me.
> > I was originally planning (and now own) to use a Gulf Alpha dual band
> > fixed at 15* elevation, but I am now having 2nd thoughts.  Being limited
> > to 1 roof top tower it might be prudent to get as much use out of the
> > single mast as possible.
> > If I go with 2 horizontally polarized linear antennas on a cross boom
> > (1 ea. 2m and 440) could I use them for both satellites and weak signal
> > work?  Is there a downside to proceeding this way?
> >
> > One concern that I have is that the horizontal antennas seem to have a
> > somewhat limited frequency range, and I'm not sure of the impact.  Also,
> > is it prudent to go with separate azimuth and elevation rotators to
> > allow for future expansion (6m etc...), although the separation required
> > between booms is height prohibitive with 6m?
> >
> > Is anyone running a setup similar to this?  Are you happy?  Any
> > thoughts, opinions etc... would be appreciated,
> >
> > Zach
> > N4ERZ
> >
> >
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[amsat-bb] Re: Cannot start HRD Sattracker anymore

[Jan ON7UX]

Henk,

Look also at:



73, Jan
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Onderwerp: [amsat-bb] Re: Cannot start HRD Sattracker anymore

Henk,

Try XP update:


And cross your fingers ;-)

73, Jan
ON7UX

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Hi Jan,

Too bad, that did not help :-(
Anyone else please ?

Right now I cannot do doppler correction ...
Henk

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Henk,

Download and try:
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/en/details.aspx?FamilyID=a7b7a05e-6de6-4d
3a-a423-37bf0912db84

Package installs runtime components of Visual C++ Libraries required to run
applications developed with Visual C++ on a computer that does not have
Visual C++ 2010 installed.

Good luck!

73, Jan
ON7UX

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Onderwerp: [amsat-bb] Cannot start HRD Sattracker anymore

Who can help me with this?

 

All of the sudden I cannot start the Sattelite tracking within HRD anymore.

In order to fix this I tried a complete new install (v5.0), but that doesn't
help.

 

-  HRD starts & works normally, but;

-  when I start the Satellite tracker I get "Microsoft Visual C++
Runtime error"

 

ps: OS is Microsoft XP

 

Henk, PA3GUO

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[amsat-bb] Re: Cannot start HRD Sattracker anymore

[Jan ON7UX]

Henk,

Try XP update:


And cross your fingers ;-)

73, Jan
ON7UX

Jan Poppeliers
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Aan: 'Jan ON7UX'; amsat-bb@amsat.org
Onderwerp: RE: [amsat-bb] Cannot start HRD Sattracker anymore

Hi Jan,

Too bad, that did not help :-(
Anyone else please ?

Right now I cannot do doppler correction ...
Henk

-Oorspronkelijk bericht-
Van: Jan ON7UX [mailto:on...@amsat.org] 
Verzonden: vrijdag 18 maart 2011 13:47
Aan: 'PA3GUO'; amsat-bb@amsat.org
Onderwerp: RE: [amsat-bb] Cannot start HRD Sattracker anymore

Henk,

Download and try:
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/en/details.aspx?FamilyID=a7b7a05e-6de6-4d
3a-a423-37bf0912db84

Package installs runtime components of Visual C++ Libraries required to run
applications developed with Visual C++ on a computer that does not have
Visual C++ 2010 installed.

Good luck!

73, Jan
ON7UX

Jan Poppeliers
+32 475 89.99.20


-Oorspronkelijk bericht-
Van: amsat-bb-boun...@amsat.org [mailto:amsat-bb-boun...@amsat.org] Namens
PA3GUO
Verzonden: vrijdag 18 maart 2011 9:50
Aan: amsat-bb@amsat.org
Onderwerp: [amsat-bb] Cannot start HRD Sattracker anymore

Who can help me with this?

 

All of the sudden I cannot start the Sattelite tracking within HRD anymore.

In order to fix this I tried a complete new install (v5.0), but that doesn't
help.

 

-  HRD starts & works normally, but;

-  when I start the Satellite tracker I get "Microsoft Visual C++
Runtime error"

 

ps: OS is Microsoft XP

 

Henk, PA3GUO

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[amsat-bb] Re: more antenna discussions....

[David Palmer]

Like Drew, I've had great results with linear antennas.  I use either
a linearly-polarized Elk antenna (for portable ops), or a home az/el
setup using a 2M7 (vertical) VHF yagi and a 15-el Diamond (horizontal)
UHF yagi.  Both systems work just fine for me on the FM and SSB sats.

73 de Dave KB5WIA / CM88


On Fri, Mar 18, 2011 at 1:42 PM, Andrew Glasbrenner
 wrote:
>
>
> On Mar 18, 2011, at 4:13 PM, Jeff Moore  wrote:
>
>> Horizontally polarized beams will not work very well for satellite use
>
> I disagree, at least for 2m. For several years I've used a 2m7 or cushcraft 
> 10 element horizontal yagi on 2m with fine results. Being horizontal allows 
> me to play on terrestrial as well as meteor scatter where the extra gain from 
> polarity makes a huge difference. Sat links are generally good enough that it 
> doesn't matter much at least on 2m. Obviously there is some compromise in 
> this setup, but it hasn't been a problem yet.
>
> 73, Drew KO4MA

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[amsat-bb] Re: more antenna discussions....

[Jim Jerzycke]

+2 with what Drew says. I've been using my M2 2M7 and 420-50-11 like 
this for years.
When I first had them on the roof at my apartment, they were on a single 
mast, with azimuth only rotation. I had to carefully choose my passes 
for low elevation so the satellite didn't rise out of the pattern, but 
they worked fine.
Now I have them on a Glen Martin 9' tower mounted on a small Harbor 
Freight trailer, with a G5400 rotor set, and an unknown manufacturer 
fiberglass cross-boom. I use a Fox Delta ST2 controller, and SatPC32 
running the rotor and my FT-847. I can work the satellites even better, 
as I now have an SSB Electronic preamp on each antenna.
And I still get to do weak-signal work, though not as well, as the 
antennas are no longer on the roof of a large two-story commercial building.
Don't be afraid to try horizontally polarized antennas. Yes, you'll get 
some fades (sometimes), but if it's what you have, use it. You'll be 
surprised how well they work, regardless of what some people may say.
73, Jim  KQ6EA

On 03/18/2011 08:42 PM, Andrew Glasbrenner wrote:
>
> On Mar 18, 2011, at 4:13 PM, Jeff Moore  wrote:
>
>> Horizontally polarized beams will not work very well for satellite use
> I disagree, at least for 2m. For several years I've used a 2m7 or cushcraft 
> 10 element horizontal yagi on 2m with fine results. Being horizontal allows 
> me to play on terrestrial as well as meteor scatter where the extra gain from 
> polarity makes a huge difference. Sat links are generally good enough that it 
> doesn't matter much at least on 2m. Obviously there is some compromise in 
> this setup, but it hasn't been a problem yet.
>
> 73, Drew KO4MA
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[amsat-bb] Re: more antenna discussions....

[wa4hfn]

Andrew 
I agree with you. I use a 17B2 and 18 ele M2 and have worked 50 states and 
VUCC+ but no elevation does causes me problems with birds above 18 degree 
elevation. A good 70cm preamp makes all the difference in hearing on the FM 
birds. It is best to have azel and elevation with cir pol, but not necessary.
WA4HFN Damon em55
- Original Message -
From: "Andrew Glasbrenner" 
To: "Jeff Moore" 
Cc: amsat-bb@amsat.org
Sent: Friday, March 18, 2011 3:42:54 PM
Subject: [amsat-bb] Re: more antenna discussions



On Mar 18, 2011, at 4:13 PM, Jeff Moore  wrote:

> Horizontally polarized beams will not work very well for satellite use

I disagree, at least for 2m. For several years I've used a 2m7 or cushcraft 10 
element horizontal yagi on 2m with fine results. Being horizontal allows me to 
play on terrestrial as well as meteor scatter where the extra gain from 
polarity makes a huge difference. Sat links are generally good enough that it 
doesn't matter much at least on 2m. Obviously there is some compromise in this 
setup, but it hasn't been a problem yet.

73, Drew KO4MA
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[amsat-bb] 2.4GHz downconverter

[Eric H. Christensen]

I am looking for a 2.4GHz downconverter to attach to my patch antenna (and 
hopefully to my dish).  Anyone have one they want to sell?

73,
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[amsat-bb] Re: more antenna discussions....

[Andrew Glasbrenner]

On Mar 18, 2011, at 4:13 PM, Jeff Moore  wrote:

> Horizontally polarized beams will not work very well for satellite use

I disagree, at least for 2m. For several years I've used a 2m7 or cushcraft 10 
element horizontal yagi on 2m with fine results. Being horizontal allows me to 
play on terrestrial as well as meteor scatter where the extra gain from 
polarity makes a huge difference. Sat links are generally good enough that it 
doesn't matter much at least on 2m. Obviously there is some compromise in this 
setup, but it hasn't been a problem yet.

73, Drew KO4MA
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[amsat-bb] Re: more antenna discussions....

[Jeff Moore]

Horizontally polarized beams will not work very well for satellite use.  For
maximum utility, I'd get crossed yagis set up to switch between horizontal,
vertical, and circular polarization.  Use the circular polarity to work the
sats, horizontal polarity to do weak signal work, and vertical polarity to
pull in those weak repeater and FM simplex signals.

The az/el rotor set up will work best and give you maximum flexibility in
your set up with the least impact on your above roof aesthetics.

73,
Jeff Moore  --  KE7ACY
CN94
On Fri, Mar 18, 2011 at 6:40 AM, zach hillerson  wrote:

> I'm still struggling to figure out the best antenna configuration for me.
> I was originally planning (and now own) to use a Gulf Alpha dual band fixed
> at 15* elevation, but I am now having 2nd thoughts.  Being limited to 1 roof
> top tower it might be prudent to get as much use out of the single mast as
> possible.  If I go with 2 horizontally polarized linear antennas on a cross
> boom(1 ea. 2m and 440) could I use them for both satellites and weak signal
> work?  Is there a downside to proceeding this way?
>
> One concern that I have is that the horizontal antennas seem to have a
> somewhat limited frequency range, and I'm not sure of the impact.  Also, is
> it prudent to go with separate azimuth and elevation rotators to allow for
> future expansion (6m etc...), although the separation required between booms
> is height prohibitive with 6m?
>
> Is anyone running a setup similar to this?  Are you happy?  Any thoughts,
> opinions etc... would be appreciated,
>
> Zach
> N4ERZ
>
>
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[amsat-bb] Re: Cannot start HRD Sattracker anymore

[PE0SAT]

On Fri, March 18, 2011 20:28, PA3GUO wrote:

> Hi Jan,

Hi Henk,

> Too bad, that did not help :-(
> Anyone else please ?

Maybe the Windows XP system restore can restore the system to moment in
time where HRD was still working. I guess, that you installed a program
that changed the library's and therefor made HRD not function any longer.

Give it a try?


> Right now I cannot do doppler correction ...
> Henk

73 Jan PE0SAT


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[amsat-bb] Re: MESSENGER About To Go Into Orbit Around Mercury

[Steve Meuse]

JoAnne Maenpaa expunged (k9...@comcast.net):

> NASA TV is carrying coverage right now ... http://www.nasa.gov/ntv

I was happy to discover there is now a NASA-TV app for the Roku box. I finally 
get NASA TV! Yay!

http://www.roku.com/

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[amsat-bb] Re: Cannot start HRD Sattracker anymore

[PA3GUO]

Hi Jan,

Too bad, that did not help :-(
Anyone else please ?

Right now I cannot do doppler correction ...
Henk

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Onderwerp: RE: [amsat-bb] Cannot start HRD Sattracker anymore

Henk,

Download and try:
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/en/details.aspx?FamilyID=a7b7a05e-6de6-4d
3a-a423-37bf0912db84

Package installs runtime components of Visual C++ Libraries required to run
applications developed with Visual C++ on a computer that does not have
Visual C++ 2010 installed.

Good luck!

73, Jan
ON7UX

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Onderwerp: [amsat-bb] Cannot start HRD Sattracker anymore

Who can help me with this?

 

All of the sudden I cannot start the Sattelite tracking within HRD anymore.

In order to fix this I tried a complete new install (v5.0), but that doesn't
help.

 

-  HRD starts & works normally, but;

-  when I start the Satellite tracker I get "Microsoft Visual C++
Runtime error"

 

ps: OS is Microsoft XP

 

Henk, PA3GUO

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[amsat-bb] UK Space Agency's CubeSat Mission Takes Shape

[Trevor .]

The UK Space Agency has revealed the instruments and experiments that will be 
launched into orbit onboard the UKube-1 CubeSat in early 2012.

Included are AMSAT-UK's FUNcube boards containing a 435/145MHz linear 
transponder and 9600bps BPSK beacon.

Read the UK Space Agency press release at 
http://www.bis.gov.uk/ukspaceagency/news-and-events/2011/Mar/UK-first-cubesat-mission-starts-to-take-shape
 

You can join the FUNcube Yahoo Group at
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/FUNcube/ 

AMSAT-UK publishes a colour A4 newsletter, OSCAR News, which is full
of Amateur Satellite information.
Join online at http://tinyurl.com/JoinAMSAT-UK 

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[amsat-bb] EM40 Card

[Angelo Glorioso]

All,
 
 
  I would like to take this time to thank everyone for your patience with the 
EM40
QSL cards.  About 250 cards went out with and without SASE in the last 3 days. 
 
 If for any reason you do not receive a card for a contact with me, please email
me ASAP the QSL information and I will make sure you get your cards ASAP.
 
 Once again, thanks everyone for your patience.
 
Angelo Glorioso / N5UXT


 
 
 
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If you don't ask, you will never know!!


  
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[amsat-bb] Re: Hamlib for Windows and COM ports question (re: Gpredict)

[Charles Suprin]

Mark,

Gpredict should be blissfully unaware of the com port numbers. It talks to
hamlib via TCP/IP. The com ports should live only in the hamlib world.

Perhaps this weekend is time for a howto.

My guess is it reads as follows.
Install cygwin.
Download, compile, and install hamlib.
Test hamlib with you equipment.
Tell gpredict how to find hamlib.

Charles
On Mar 18, 2011 1:16 PM, "Mark L. Hammond"  wrote:
> Alex,
>
> Thanks for the reply.
>
> By golly, you are right about the program not being there. I never
> made it that far, since I was trying to use just the direct connection
> to the hardware first.
>
> Well, shucks--we need to get Gpredict working on Windows hardware :)
>
> I'll dig deeper on the high com port part before I give up...
>
> 73,
>
> Mark N8MH
>
> On Fri, Mar 18, 2011 at 12:13 PM, Alexandru Csete 
wrote:
>> Hi Mark,
>>
>> I have not used hamlib in a long time since I now have others to test
>> rig interfaces in gpredict. When I used it few years ago on windows it
>> worked well with high COM-port values. I always used USB to serial
>> converters, which get high values.
>>
>> I would suggest you try the hamlib mailing list since this is where
>> hamlib users and developers hang out:
>> https://lists.sourceforge.net/lists/listinfo/hamlib-developer
>>
>> When you start rigtcl, you can try to pass the option -vv which
>> will enable debug messages. This may reveal what is wrong.
>>
>> Otherwise, I have to say that I am puzzled by the fact that some
>> people use Gpredict on windows to control radios. I didn't know it was
>> possible because the hamlib network daemon (which is required by
>> gpredict) is not available in the windows packages - at least I have
>> never seen it.
>>
>> 73
>> Alex OZ9AEC
>>
>> On Fri, Mar 18, 2011 at 1:43 PM, Mark L. Hammond 
wrote:
>>> To those who might know---
>>>
>>> Does hamlib for Windows support more than just COM1 and COM2 for
>>> hardware (radios, trackboxes)?If so, what is the syntax?
>>>
>>> I've tried the obvious permutations based on the command line help and
>>> online help I could find...but it isn't working on COM5.  It just
>>> "hangs" with no errors and it's obviously not working either.  I am
>>> aware of the baud rate command line option, but that's not it...from
>>> what I've read it gives the impression (but isn't clearly stated) that
>>> it might not support above COM2.   Surely that can be fixed (heh...not
>>> by me!)
>>>
>>> Gpredict for Windows is very nice and a super program, but if I can't
>>> use ports higher than COM2 because of hamlib, it's use in my shack is
>>> very limited...
>>>
>>> 73,
>>> --
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[amsat-bb] Re: Hamlib for Windows and COM ports question (re: Gpredict)

[Mark L. Hammond]

Alex,

Thanks for the reply.

By golly, you are right about the program not being there.  I never
made it that far, since I was trying to use just the direct connection
to the hardware first.

Well, shucks--we need to get Gpredict working on Windows hardware :)

I'll dig deeper on the high com port part before I give up...

73,

Mark N8MH

On Fri, Mar 18, 2011 at 12:13 PM, Alexandru Csete  wrote:
> Hi Mark,
>
> I have not used hamlib in a long time since I now have others to test
> rig interfaces in gpredict. When I used it few years ago on windows it
> worked well with high COM-port values. I always used USB to serial
> converters, which get high values.
>
> I would suggest you try the hamlib mailing list since this is where
> hamlib users and developers hang out:
> https://lists.sourceforge.net/lists/listinfo/hamlib-developer
>
> When you start rigtcl, you can try to pass the option -vv which
> will enable debug messages. This may reveal what is wrong.
>
> Otherwise, I have to say that I am puzzled by the fact that some
> people use Gpredict on windows to control radios. I didn't know it was
> possible because the hamlib network daemon (which is required by
> gpredict) is not available in the windows packages - at least I have
> never seen it.
>
> 73
> Alex OZ9AEC
>
> On Fri, Mar 18, 2011 at 1:43 PM, Mark L. Hammond  
> wrote:
>> To those who might know---
>>
>> Does hamlib for Windows support more than just COM1 and COM2 for
>> hardware (radios, trackboxes)?    If so, what is the syntax?
>>
>> I've tried the obvious permutations based on the command line help and
>> online help I could find...but it isn't working on COM5.  It just
>> "hangs" with no errors and it's obviously not working either.  I am
>> aware of the baud rate command line option, but that's not it...from
>> what I've read it gives the impression (but isn't clearly stated) that
>> it might not support above COM2.   Surely that can be fixed (heh...not
>> by me!)
>>
>> Gpredict for Windows is very nice and a super program, but if I can't
>> use ports higher than COM2 because of hamlib, it's use in my shack is
>> very limited...
>>
>> 73,
>> --
>> Mark L. Hammond [N8MH]
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[amsat-bb] Re: Cannot start HRD Sattracker anymore

[Jan ON7UX]

Henk,

Download and try:
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/en/details.aspx?FamilyID=a7b7a05e-6de6-4d
3a-a423-37bf0912db84

Package installs runtime components of Visual C++ Libraries required to run
applications developed with Visual C++ on a computer that does not have
Visual C++ 2010 installed.

Good luck!

73, Jan
ON7UX

Jan Poppeliers
+32 475 89.99.20

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Van: amsat-bb-boun...@amsat.org [mailto:amsat-bb-boun...@amsat.org] Namens
PA3GUO
Verzonden: vrijdag 18 maart 2011 9:50
Aan: amsat-bb@amsat.org
Onderwerp: [amsat-bb] Cannot start HRD Sattracker anymore

Who can help me with this?

 

All of the sudden I cannot start the Sattelite tracking within HRD anymore.

In order to fix this I tried a complete new install (v5.0), but that doesn't
help.

 

-  HRD starts & works normally, but;

-  when I start the Satellite tracker I get "Microsoft Visual C++
Runtime error"

 

ps: OS is Microsoft XP

 

Henk, PA3GUO

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[amsat-bb] Re: Hamlib for Windows and COM ports question (re: Gpredict)

[Alexandru Csete]

Hi Mark,

I have not used hamlib in a long time since I now have others to test
rig interfaces in gpredict. When I used it few years ago on windows it
worked well with high COM-port values. I always used USB to serial
converters, which get high values.

I would suggest you try the hamlib mailing list since this is where
hamlib users and developers hang out:
https://lists.sourceforge.net/lists/listinfo/hamlib-developer

When you start rigtcl, you can try to pass the option -vv which
will enable debug messages. This may reveal what is wrong.

Otherwise, I have to say that I am puzzled by the fact that some
people use Gpredict on windows to control radios. I didn't know it was
possible because the hamlib network daemon (which is required by
gpredict) is not available in the windows packages - at least I have
never seen it.

73
Alex OZ9AEC

On Fri, Mar 18, 2011 at 1:43 PM, Mark L. Hammond  wrote:
> To those who might know---
>
> Does hamlib for Windows support more than just COM1 and COM2 for
> hardware (radios, trackboxes)?    If so, what is the syntax?
>
> I've tried the obvious permutations based on the command line help and
> online help I could find...but it isn't working on COM5.  It just
> "hangs" with no errors and it's obviously not working either.  I am
> aware of the baud rate command line option, but that's not it...from
> what I've read it gives the impression (but isn't clearly stated) that
> it might not support above COM2.   Surely that can be fixed (heh...not
> by me!)
>
> Gpredict for Windows is very nice and a super program, but if I can't
> use ports higher than COM2 because of hamlib, it's use in my shack is
> very limited...
>
> 73,
> --
> Mark L. Hammond [N8MH]
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[amsat-bb] Re: AO-51 - Idaho Repeater QRM on uplink?

[George Henry]

E-mail sent to KC0TQZ


George, KA3HSW


 
- Original Message 
> From: Patrick STODDARD (WD9EWK/VA7EWK) 
> To: amsat-bb@amsat.org
> Sent: Wed, March 16, 2011 1:42:17 PM
> Subject: [amsat-bb] Re: AO-51 - Idaho Repeater QRM on uplink?
> 
> > QRZ.com does show A KD7QAS in Middleton.
> 
> And there is an Echolink system (KD7QAS-R, node 410789).
> 
> What may be more interesting, after some Google searches,
> is a series of references I saw where the KC0TQZ-L system
> (node 367513) had been linked to the KD7QAS-R system.
> On http://www.echolink.org/logins.asp now (1839 UTC), I saw
> this for KC0TQZ-L:
> 
> KC0TQZ-L    Clay Cntr,KS 145.920 (1)    ON    01:27    367513
> 
> In the station description, it shows 145.920 along with the QTH
> in Kansas.  This may be the system that's causing the QRM on
> AO-51, and the other system is just linked to KC0TQZ-L at that
> time.
> 
> 73!
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
> Patrick WD9EWK/VA7EWK
> http://www.wd9ewk.net/

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[amsat-bb] AMSAT Awards now accepts RAC Canadaward

[Bruce]

In keeping up with technology and limiting duplication of work, AMSAT 
Awards will now accept a scanned copy the Radio Amateurs of Canada (RAC) 
CANADAWARD for satellites as proof of working the 13 valid Canadian 
Provinces.

They are:
VE1/VA1 Nova Scotia
VE2/VA2 Quebec
VE3/VA3 Ontario
VE4/VA4 Manitoba
VE5/VA5 Saskatchewan
VE6/VA6 Alberta
VE7/VA7 British Columbia
VE8 Northwest Territories
VE9 New Brunswick
VO1/2 Newfoundland and Labrador
VY0 Nanavut
VY1 Yukon
VY2 Prince Edward

This will make it easier for everyone to submit either or both, ARRL 
Worked All States / RAC CANADAWARD and not have to scan all those cards 
and have me check them a second time.

73...bruce

-- 

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ARRL Awards Manager (WAS, 5BWAS, VUCC), VE

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[amsat-bb] Fw: NASA Make: Challenge Submission Guidelines

[andy thomas]

I thought all you US citizens might be interested in this:


--- On Fri, 18/3/11, NASA Make: Challenge  wrote:

> From: NASA Make: Challenge 
> Subject: NASA Make: Challenge Submission Guidelines
> To: "andyG0SFJ" <.> Date: Friday, 18 March, 2011, 
> 6:40
> We've published the rules and
> guidelines for the 
> 2011 NASA Make: Challenge, which invites makers to propose
> kits 
> that high school students can build in their classrooms to
> 
> explore a scientific, technical, or math concept by 
> flying the kits on a suborbital rocket flight.
> 
> Proposals for the NASA Make: Challenge should be submitted
> 
> electronically to makespacek...@gmail.com
> by midnight 
> (Pacific Daylight Savings Time) April 30, 2011.  To
> develop
> a successful proposal, please consult the rules and
> guidelines 
> found at:
> 
> http://www.makezine.com/space/rules
> 
> NOTE: The NASA Make: Challenge is open to all U.S.
> citizens. 
> Proposers under the age of 18 must include the permission
> of 
> a parent or guardian to participate.
> 
> The winner of the NASA Make: Challenge will win a trip to
> the 
> Bay Area Maker Faire on May 21 & 22.  The winning
> project will
> also be published in MAKE Magazine.  
> 
> We are planning a webcast for the week of March 28. 
> The webcast
> will be an opportunity to learn from experts about
> developing 
> experiments that can fly in space.  They will be
> available
> for questions as well.
> 
> Thanks for participating in the 2011 NASA Make: Challenge
> and be
> sure to tell others you know who might wish to
> participate.
> 
> Thanks,
> Dale Dougherty
> Founder and Publisher, MAKE Magazine
> email: d...@oreilly.com
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[amsat-bb] more antenna discussions....

[zach hillerson]

I'm still struggling to figure out the best antenna configuration for me.  I 
was originally planning (and now own) to use a Gulf Alpha dual band fixed at 
15* elevation, but I am now having 2nd thoughts.  Being limited to 1 roof top 
tower it might be prudent to get as much use out of the single mast as 
possible.  If I go with 2 horizontally polarized linear antennas on a cross 
boom(1 ea. 2m and 440) could I use them for both satellites and weak signal 
work?  Is there a downside to proceeding this way?  

One concern that I have is that the horizontal antennas seem to have a somewhat 
limited frequency range, and I'm not sure of the impact.  Also, is it prudent 
to go with separate azimuth and elevation rotators to allow for future 
expansion (6m etc...), although the separation required between booms is height 
prohibitive with 6m?

Is anyone running a setup similar to this?  Are you happy?  Any thoughts, 
opinions etc... would be appreciated,

Zach
N4ERZ
 



  
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[amsat-bb] Hamlib for Windows and COM ports question (re: Gpredict)

[Mark L. Hammond]

To those who might know---

Does hamlib for Windows support more than just COM1 and COM2 for
hardware (radios, trackboxes)?If so, what is the syntax?

I've tried the obvious permutations based on the command line help and
online help I could find...but it isn't working on COM5.  It just
"hangs" with no errors and it's obviously not working either.  I am
aware of the baud rate command line option, but that's not it...from
what I've read it gives the impression (but isn't clearly stated) that
it might not support above COM2.   Surely that can be fixed (heh...not
by me!)

Gpredict for Windows is very nice and a super program, but if I can't
use ports higher than COM2 because of hamlib, it's use in my shack is
very limited...

73,
-- 
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[amsat-bb] Re: Cannot start HRD Sattracker anymore

[Angelo Glorioso]

Henk,


 Another good program is SATPC32. It can be purchased at the Amsat store. 
You can order the disk or download it and you will be issued a
key and than  you are up and running. It also support Amsat for each sale.



73 de Angelo


- Original Message - 
From: 
To: "PA3GUO" 
Cc: "AMSAT" 
Sent: Friday, March 18, 2011 6:35 AM
Subject: [amsat-bb] Re: Cannot start HRD Sattracker anymore


>I have had the same trouble with HRD also ,After about 6 months of use ,it 
>did the same I think it has a user timeout .I had to delete it and I use 
>Orditron
> WA4HFN Damon
> - Original Message -
> From: "PA3GUO" 
> To: amsat-bb@amsat.org
> Sent: Friday, March 18, 2011 3:49:59 AM
> Subject: [amsat-bb]  Cannot start HRD Sattracker anymore
>
> Who can help me with this?
>
>
>
> All of the sudden I cannot start the Sattelite tracking within HRD 
> anymore.
>
> In order to fix this I tried a complete new install (v5.0), but that 
> doesn't
> help.
>
>
>
> -  HRD starts & works normally, but;
>
> -  when I start the Satellite tracker I get "Microsoft Visual C++
> Runtime error"
>
>
>
> ps: OS is Microsoft XP
>
>
>
> Henk, PA3GUO
>
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[amsat-bb] Re: Cannot start HRD Sattracker anymore

[wa4hfn]

I have had the same trouble with HRD also ,After about 6 months of use ,it did 
the same I think it has a user timeout .I had to delete it and I use Orditron 
WA4HFN Damon
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From: "PA3GUO" 
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Sent: Friday, March 18, 2011 3:49:59 AM
Subject: [amsat-bb]  Cannot start HRD Sattracker anymore

Who can help me with this?

 

All of the sudden I cannot start the Sattelite tracking within HRD anymore.

In order to fix this I tried a complete new install (v5.0), but that doesn't
help.

 

-  HRD starts & works normally, but;

-  when I start the Satellite tracker I get "Microsoft Visual C++
Runtime error"

 

ps: OS is Microsoft XP

 

Henk, PA3GUO

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[amsat-bb] Cannot start HRD Sattracker anymore

[PA3GUO]

Who can help me with this?

 

All of the sudden I cannot start the Sattelite tracking within HRD anymore.

In order to fix this I tried a complete new install (v5.0), but that doesn't
help.

 

-  HRD starts & works normally, but;

-  when I start the Satellite tracker I get "Microsoft Visual C++
Runtime error"

 

ps: OS is Microsoft XP

 

Henk, PA3GUO

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