[amsat-bb] Re: My First Satellite Contacts
At 03:34 PM 5/18/2011, Patrick STODDARD (WD9EWK/VA7EWK) wrote: Or look for the all-mode HF/VHF/UHF radios at swapmeets and online, and get a pair for your satellite station. There are radios out there that won't break the bank. Yes, more than a dual-band FM HT or mobile radio, but not a whole lot more. Even going back 15 years to a radio like an IC-706Mk2, you would have the option of computer control using software like SatPC32 or possibly HRD (among others). The old single band radios have now come down to reasonable prices. Another alternative is something like a FT-736 off eBay for a base station, which can be computer controlled. Software selection is limited, though there is an interface to make the FT-736 look like an FT-847 to software such as HRD. I have beta tested this interface myself and it works extremely well, and opens the 736 to a lot more radio control software. I haven't heard if/when it's going to be made available, but I hope it can be sold to 736 owners. I'm using a portable all-mode satellite station - normally two FT-817NDs, sometimes one FT-817ND with a Kenwood TH-F6A (TH-F7 outside the Americas - this HT has an all-mode receiver from HF up to 70cm), always with an Elk 2m/70cm log periodic. Other than the antenna and some accessories deemed unsafe for carry-on luggage on aircraft, my station fits in an old laptop bag and goes where I go. The 817s could be controlled by software, but I spin the big knob on each radio as I work stations instead of also setting up a computer to run the radios. You don't need a lot of power to work SSB, just as many work FM satellites with HTs. I have been using the FT-736 and an IC-7000 in tandem for the SSB birds. Unfortunately, in the shack, my antennas let me down (receive being the biggest issue), so I haven't been able to do any more than simply test. I'd need a setup like yours to go portable, which would be an interesting exercise without computer control (tuning and aiming an antenna at the same time :) ). Unfortunately, while I was tempted, I had to stop short of buying an FT-817ND, it's still on the wish list for portable work. 73 de VK3JED / VK3IRL http://vkradio.com ___ Sent via AMSAT-BB@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] 30th Anniversary of GB1MIR operation
Helen Sharman GB1MIR became the United Kingdom's first astronaut when she blasted off from Baikonur in Kazakhstan at 1250 GMT on May 18, 1991 on her way to the MIR space station from where she operated GB1MIR. A video of her space flight can be seen at http://www.southgatearc.org/news/may2011/helen_sharman.htm 73 Trevor M5AKA Daily Amateur Radio Email/RSS News: http://www.southgatearc.org/ Email Your News To: editor at southgatearc.org Or Upload At: http://www.southgatearc.org/news/your_news_1.htm ___ Sent via AMSAT-BB@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: 20th Anniversary of GB1MIR operation
Last email should of course have said 20th not 30th anniversary ! Helen Sharman GB1MIR became the United Kingdom's first astronaut when she blasted off from Baikonur in Kazakhstan at 1250 GMT on May 18, 1991 on her way to the MIR space station from where she operated GB1MIR. A video of her space flight can be seen at http://www.southgatearc.org/news/may2011/helen_sharman.htm 73 Trevor M5AKA Daily Amateur Radio Email/RSS News: http://www.southgatearc.org/ Email Your News To: editor at southgatearc.org Or Upload At: http://www.southgatearc.org/news/your_news_1.htm ___ Sent via AMSAT-BB@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] Endeavor Arrives
That was incredible ... Endeavor just safely arrived at the ISS. Clint -- Clint Bradford, K6LCS http://www.clintbradford.com ___ Sent via AMSAT-BB@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: 30th Anniversary of GB1MIR operation
Hello Trevor, Congratulations to Helen Sharman GB1MIR and to all those who made 'Ham Radio' operational from MIR space station. This is certainly a great achievement. On this 20th Anniversary (I suppose), we express our sincere thanks with gratitude to everyone from the Russian, American and European Space Agencies and various Amateur Radio societies around the World. All that what 'Ham radio' from space is today is due to the uncompromising and relentless pains, efforts and determination put in by these people. 73 de Mani, VU2WMY Secretary Station-In-Charge Upagrah Amateur Radio Club VU2URC ISRO Satellite Centre HAL Airport Road, Bangalore-560 017. Phone:(O)91-80-25082054/2598/2192 Mobile: 91-80-98803 41456 E-mail ID: w...@isac.gov.in vu2wmy_m...@yahoo.com isroh...@yahoo.com Quoting Trevor . m5...@yahoo.co.uk: Helen Sharman GB1MIR became the United Kingdom's first astronaut when she blasted off from Baikonur in Kazakhstan at 1250 GMT on May 18, 1991 on her way to the MIR space station from where she operated GB1MIR. A video of her space flight can be seen at http://www.southgatearc.org/news/may2011/helen_sharman.htm 73 Trevor M5AKA Daily Amateur Radio Email/RSS News: http://www.southgatearc.org/ Email Your News To: editor at southgatearc.org Or Upload At: http://www.southgatearc.org/news/your_news_1.htm ___ Sent via AMSAT-BB@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 -- Confidentiality Notice: This e-mail message, including any attachments, is for the sole use of the intended recipient(s) and may contain confidential and privileged information. Any unauthorized review, use, disclosure or distribution is prohibited. If you are not the intended recipient, please contact the sender by reply e-mail and destroy all copies of the original message. -- ___ Sent via AMSAT-BB@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] What is the status of AO-51 again?
Hello: I read the status page and the news page and it has me a bit confused. At some point the AO-51 was working for me (as of last week). But the last three passes I have heard nothing. Is the DL still 435.150Mhz? I just want to confirm either a) I am looking at the wrong status page or b) AO-51 is down for now. 73 -aps ___ Sent via AMSAT-BB@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: What is the status of AO-51 again?
Hello Alexander, Please check the AO-51 page and you'll see why you sometimes find it will be active, and other times it will be off. http://www.amsat.org/amsat-new/echo/CTNews.php 73, Mark N8MH On Wed, May 18, 2011 at 8:11 AM, Alexander Sack pisym...@gmail.com wrote: Hello: I read the status page and the news page and it has me a bit confused. At some point the AO-51 was working for me (as of last week). But the last three passes I have heard nothing. Is the DL still 435.150Mhz? I just want to confirm either a) I am looking at the wrong status page or b) AO-51 is down for now. 73 -aps ___ Sent via AMSAT-BB@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: What is the status of AO-51 again?
On Wed, May 18, 2011 at 8:40 AM, Mark L. Hammond marklhamm...@gmail.com wrote: Hello Alexander, Please check the AO-51 page and you'll see why you sometimes find it will be active, and other times it will be off. http://www.amsat.org/amsat-new/echo/CTNews.php I do (did), but that page is not very helpful regarding an individual pass? The uplink is 145.880, and the downlink is 435.150. We are working on trying to automate this. So I am on 435.150 but the last couple of passes have been silent over FN20. Can others confirm? 73 -aps ___ Sent via AMSAT-BB@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: What is the status of AO-51 again?
Well, for pass by pass reports, we have always recommended this: http://oscar.dcarr.org/ The information at that site is only as good as we the users make it. You can help by reporting whether you heard it or not. These days, AO-51 is likely to be OFF far more than it will be ON. 73, Mark N8MH On Wed, May 18, 2011 at 10:10 AM, Alexander Sack pisym...@gmail.com wrote: On Wed, May 18, 2011 at 8:40 AM, Mark L. Hammond marklhamm...@gmail.com wrote: Hello Alexander, Please check the AO-51 page and you'll see why you sometimes find it will be active, and other times it will be off. http://www.amsat.org/amsat-new/echo/CTNews.php I do (did), but that page is not very helpful regarding an individual pass? The uplink is 145.880, and the downlink is 435.150. We are working on trying to automate this. So I am on 435.150 but the last couple of passes have been silent over FN20. Can others confirm? 73 -aps -- Mark L. Hammond [N8MH] ___ Sent via AMSAT-BB@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: What is the status of AO-51 again?
I do (did), but that page is not very helpful regarding an individual pass? The uplink is 145.880, and the downlink is 435.150. We are working on trying to automate this. So I am on 435.150 but the last couple of passes have been silent over FN20. Can others confirm? This is the important part: At this time the command team is turning the repeater on and off during some US passes, mainly in the afternoon, and only as available. The repeater is open to all when this happens. It's only going to be on when a command station is around and available to do it, until we get the process automated. I haven't had the chance to turn it on since Sunday afternoon. 73, Drew KO4MA AMSAT-NA VP Operations ___ Sent via AMSAT-BB@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] new sat
Time to have a FUND raiser for a new bird WA4HFN ___ Sent via AMSAT-BB@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] Live wed cast
http://w5kub.com/ Log in and watch WA4HFN ___ Sent via AMSAT-BB@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: What is the status of AO-51 again?
On Wed, May 18, 2011 at 10:38 AM, Andrew Glasbrenner glasbren...@mindspring.com wrote: I do (did), but that page is not very helpful regarding an individual pass? The uplink is 145.880, and the downlink is 435.150. We are working on trying to automate this. So I am on 435.150 but the last couple of passes have been silent over FN20. Can others confirm? This is the important part: At this time the command team is turning the repeater on and off during some US passes, mainly in the afternoon, and only as available. The repeater is open to all when this happens. It's only going to be on when a command station is around and available to do it, until we get the process automated. I haven't had the chance to turn it on since Sunday afternoon. I understand. I am not trying to be a pain or ungrateful. I realize AO-51 is having some troubles (based on your last status updates) but the above statements are still unclear when I should or shouldn't go out to listen to a pass. That's all I was saying. I want you and the team to do what is necessary obviously to get the most out of the AO-51 project. I just felt miserable after standing in the rain twice and hearing nothing! 73 -aps ___ Sent via AMSAT-BB@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: new sat
On Wed, May 18, 2011 at 10:46 AM, wa4...@comcast.net wrote: Time to have a FUND raiser for a new bird Somebody just asked me, how much is it to develop/launch a new bird? Anybody care to share some concrete numbers? -aps ___ Sent via AMSAT-BB@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: new sat
Somebody just asked me, how much is it to develop/launch a new bird? The typical small satellite projects I have seen in DoD typically cost about $5 to $10 million or more. Then for DoD, the launch is free (its gets paid for out of a different pot).. Bob, Wb4APR ___ Sent via AMSAT-BB@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: new sat
On Wed, May 18, 2011 at 11:21 AM, kq...@verizon.net wrote: Commercial launches for the big comsats are anywhere from $90 million to $120 million depending on the spacecraft and launch vehicle. Wow! Alright, outside DoD and commercial, what does an AMSAT project typically cost? I had always thought it was less than a million dollars. -aps ___ Sent via AMSAT-BB@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] AO51 Tracking Gadget
Hi All, Can anyone tell me how/where I can get the code for the AO51, AO27, ISS, SO50, etc., Google tracking gadgets powered by N2YO? See AO27’s gadget here: http://www.amsat.org/amsat-new/satellites/satInfo.php?satID=7retURL=/satellites/status.php (halfway down) I see these things on a couple different sites, so there must be an easier way to get it on my page without creating an entire new gadget. BTW, for those of you that will be commuting to Dayton, you can board the ark in Cincinnati. ;-) It does look like the rain is going to hold off for most of the weekend: Friday, 20th: Partly Sunny, 74F Saturday, 21st: Partly Sunny, 76F Sunday, 22nd: Mostly Sunny w/ a 30% chance of storms. 80F 73, Zack KD8KSN ___ Sent via AMSAT-BB@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 Tracking Widget
where to get N2YO widget??? Donate a little money to N2YO via Paypal, and then ask him for a copy. Clint Bradford. K6LCS clintbradf...@mac.com ___ Sent via AMSAT-BB@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] IC-W32a on QRZ.com
There's an IC-W32a on QRZ ... I have no idea who the seller is ... Clint Bradford clintbradf...@mac.com ___ Sent via AMSAT-BB@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: new sat
On Wed, May 18, 2011 at 10:46 AM, wa4...@comcast.net wrote: Time to have a FUND raiser for a new bird Somebody just asked me, how much is it to develop/launch a new bird? Anybody care to share some concrete numbers? -aps AO-51 cost in the neighborhood of 400,000 dollars to build and launch. Our current project, Fox, is designed as a replacement for the V/U repeater on AO-51, and as a multi-function RF system for other cubesats. The idea is to provide better quality RF systems for university cubes, and maybe after their mission they can retask their satellite to two-way amateur service, either as a repeater, transponder, or digital. There is a fundraiser widget on the front page of amsat.org for Fox, and in several other places around the web and on other websites. You can even add it to your own webpage. Fox is a 1U cubesat, about 1kg in mass. We expect launch costs alone to be from 30,000 to 70,000 dollars. Compare that to the number on the fundraising widget, and you can see how far we have to go. There are many donations that have been made outside of the widget, but the gap is still large. The Dayton ARA has been kind enough to offer a matching donation to AMSAT, 3:1 up to 5,000 dollars. So, whether you are headed to Dayton this week or not, your donation to AMSAT will be 33% matched automatically. Drop a few dollars through the widget next time you cruise by the AMSAT website, and help us make Fox a reality. Join AMSAT if you haven't already. Too few of the everyday users of our satellites are AMSAT members. Membership helps support AMSAT and our goals to keep amateur radio in space, and if you are a regular user of satellites like AO-51, you should really support the organization with your membership dollars. 73, Drew KO4MA ___ Sent via AMSAT-BB@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: Time to have a FUND raiser for a new bird
We have been raising money for AMSAT-FOX for months ... have you visited the AMSAT-MA home page recently? Clint Bradford, K6LCS clintbradf...@mac.com ___ Sent via AMSAT-BB@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: Live wed cast
Nice video of truck on the interstate - so where is the hamvention? I think all I did was sign up for mega spamming - thanks At 06:54 AM 5/18/2011, wa4...@comcast.net wrote: http://w5kub.com/ Log in and watch WA4HFN ___ Sent via AMSAT-BB@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 73, Ed - KL7UW, WD2XSH/45 == BP40IQ 500 KHz - 10-GHz www.kl7uw.com EME: 50-1.1kW?, 144-1.4kw, 432-100w, 1296-testing*, 3400-? DUBUS Magazine USA Rep dubus...@hotmail.com == ___ Sent via AMSAT-BB@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: new sat
Remember, anything the Gov't or DoD does costs 10 times what private industry would cost. 73s John AA5JG - Original Message - From: Alexander Sack pisym...@gmail.com To: kq...@verizon.net Cc: amsat-bb@amsat.org Sent: Wednesday, May 18, 2011 3:22 PM Subject: [amsat-bb] Re: new sat On Wed, May 18, 2011 at 11:21 AM, kq...@verizon.net wrote: Commercial launches for the big comsats are anywhere from $90 million to $120 million depending on the spacecraft and launch vehicle. Wow! Alright, outside DoD and commercial, what does an AMSAT project typically cost? I had always thought it was less than a million dollars. -aps ___ Sent via AMSAT-BB@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-BB@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: new sat
On Wednesday, 2011-05-18 17:02 +0200, Alexander Sack wrote: Somebody just asked me, how much is it to develop/launch a new bird? Labour and components for Sunsat (SO-35) cost around 11 million South African rand (or 2 million USD at the time). The launch was sponsored by NASA in exchange for payloads that were flown. For Sumbandila (SO-67) it was 12 million ZAR (1.7 million USD). The launch was financed by our Department of Science and Technology. 73 de ZR1CBC, Johann. ___ Sent via AMSAT-BB@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] Palos Verdes Newsletter
I am speaking tonight at the Palos Verdes Amateur Radio Club ... they just sent me their May newsletter. http://www.palosverdes.com/PVARC/2011QRO/QROMay2011.pdf Geeze ... sat info on FIVE pages of the newsletter! Guess I should dress up and wear a tie this evening ... (grin) Clint Bradford, K6LCS http://www.work-sat.com ___ Sent via AMSAT-BB@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: new sat
$200,000 for something simple should do it. - If you're careful. David G0MRF In a message dated 18/05/2011 16:23:45 GMT Daylight Time, pisym...@gmail.com writes: Somebody just asked me, how much is it to develop/launch a new bird? Anybody care to share some concrete numbers? -aps ___ Sent via AMSAT-BB@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: AO51 Tracking Gadget
snip Can anyone tell me how/where I can get the code for the AO51, AO27, ISS, SO50, etc., Google tracking gadgets powered by N2YO? See AO27’s gadget here: http://www.amsat.org/amsat-new/satellites/satInfo.php?satID=7retURL=/satellites/status.php (halfway down) I see these things on a couple different sites, so there must be an easier way to get it on my page without creating an entire new gadget. snip I'm not sure if this will answer your question. I've used the individual N2YO pages to check the satellites that I'm interested in with the amateur birds listed at: http://n2yo.com/satellites/?c=18 Clicking on an individual link brings up a page giving the details. That page also has a link which leads to another one which shows the real-time tracking. It helps to know what the official name or NORAD ID is to get the right link. I've put the links to the satellites I track in my bookmark file. 73s Bernhard VA6BMJ @ DO33FL ___ Sent via AMSAT-BB@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: AO51 Tracking Gadget
My guess would be that he is passing the DDE satellite position output from some tracking program to Google Maps via KML (Keyhole Markup Language)... See http://code.google.com/apis/kml/documentation/ for more info on KML. George, KA3HSW - Original Message From: Zachary Beougher zack.kd8...@hotmail.com To: amsat-bb@amsat.org Sent: Wed, May 18, 2011 10:24:43 AM Subject: [amsat-bb] AO51 Tracking Gadget Hi All, Can anyone tell me how/where I can get the code for the AO51, AO27, ISS, SO50, etc., Google tracking gadgets powered by N2YO? See AO27’s gadget here: http://www.amsat.org/amsat-new/satellites/satInfo.php?satID=7retURL=/satellites/status.php p (halfway down) I see these things on a couple different sites, so there must be an easier way to get it on my page without creating an entire new gadget. BTW, for those of you that will be commuting to Dayton, you can board the ark in Cincinnati. ;-) It does look like the rain is going to hold off for most of the weekend: Friday, 20th: Partly Sunny, 74F Saturday, 21st: Partly Sunny, 76F Sunday, 22nd: Mostly Sunny w/ a 30% chance of storms. 80F 73, Zack KD8KSN ___ Sent via AMSAT-BB@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: AO51 Tracking Gadget
A while back I think Cliff suggested these handy Apple Tracking Apps. I use these on my iPod Touch. http://www.gosoftworks.com/GoSatWatch/GoSatWatch.html http://www.pocketsat.com/products/ps3iphone.php Star finder apps here: http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/starmap-pro/id309367681?mt=8 :) 73, ron n6paa ___ Sent via AMSAT-BB@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] Office Closed
The AMSAT office will be closed from Thursday, May 19th - Monday, May 23rd. See you in Dayton! -- 73- Martha ___ Sent via AMSAT-BB@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: AO51 Tracking Gadget
You go to the Amsat page you referenced, do a View Page Source from your browser. Copy the link for the gadget and change the satid line to the correct Norad ID for the satellite you want the gadget to track. Embed the new edited link in your web page and you're good to go! You should probably also go to Google and the N2YO web-sites and make sure you have permission to use their gadget. Don't want to violate any copyrights! Jeff Moore -- KE7ACY CN94 - Original Message - From: Zachary Beougher zack.kd8...@hotmail.com Hi All, Can anyone tell me how/where I can get the code for the AO51, AO27, ISS, SO50, etc., Google tracking gadgets powered by N2YO? See AO27’s gadget here: http://www.amsat.org/amsat-new/satellites/satInfo.php?satID=7retURL=/satellites/status.php (halfway down) I see these things on a couple different sites, so there must be an easier way to get it on my page without creating an entire new gadget. BTW, for those of you that will be commuting to Dayton, you can board the ark in Cincinnati. ;-) It does look like the rain is going to hold off for most of the weekend: Friday, 20th: Partly Sunny, 74F Saturday, 21st: Partly Sunny, 76F Sunday, 22nd: Mostly Sunny w/ a 30% chance of storms. 80F 73, Zack KD8KSN ___ Sent via AMSAT-BB@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-BB@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: AO51 Tracking Gadget
I read through their terms of use and I can't find anything that says I can't do that. If I was going to alter it in some fashion I would guess that I probably shouldn't be doing this, but if I am just using it for its intended purpose I don't see an issue with it. Thanks for the responses! 73, Zack KD8KSN -Original Message- From: Jeff Moore Sent: Wednesday, May 18, 2011 7:12 PM To: amsat-bb@amsat.org Subject: [amsat-bb] Re: AO51 Tracking Gadget You go to the Amsat page you referenced, do a View Page Source from your browser. Copy the link for the gadget and change the satid line to the correct Norad ID for the satellite you want the gadget to track. Embed the new edited link in your web page and you're good to go! You should probably also go to Google and the N2YO web-sites and make sure you have permission to use their gadget. Don't want to violate any copyrights! Jeff Moore -- KE7ACY CN94 - Original Message - From: Zachary Beougher zack.kd8...@hotmail.com Hi All, Can anyone tell me how/where I can get the code for the AO51, AO27, ISS, SO50, etc., Google tracking gadgets powered by N2YO? See AO27’s gadget here: http://www.amsat.org/amsat-new/satellites/satInfo.php?satID=7retURL=/satellites/status.php (halfway down) I see these things on a couple different sites, so there must be an easier way to get it on my page without creating an entire new gadget. BTW, for those of you that will be commuting to Dayton, you can board the ark in Cincinnati. ;-) It does look like the rain is going to hold off for most of the weekend: Friday, 20th: Partly Sunny, 74F Saturday, 21st: Partly Sunny, 76F Sunday, 22nd: Mostly Sunny w/ a 30% chance of storms. 80F 73, Zack KD8KSN ___ Sent via AMSAT-BB@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-BB@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-BB@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: SO67 at Dayton Hamvention
Hans, Thank you so very much to the So-67 team! This will come in handy for the demonstration area at the big Hamvention :) 73, Mark N8MH At 02:47 PM 5/17/2011 +0200, Hans wrote: Hi An additional schedule has been implemented to cover S067 operation during the Dayton Hamvention. Details on www.amsatsa.org.za http://www.amsatsa.org.za/ Hans van de Groenendaal Features Editor EngineerIT www.eepublishers.co.za 012 991 4662 082 781 4631 ___ Sent via AMSAT-BB@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-BB@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] FS: M2 149T-CP14 Circular Polarized Antenna
Hi Everyone, I was contacted by a local ham recently who'd like to find a good home for a sat antenna currently located at their emergency comms site. The antenna appears to be a M-Squared 149T-CP14 circular polarized antenna. It has the following measured specs: Boom 118” (9’ 10”), Driven elements (2): about 37.5”, Reflectors (2): about 39”, Other Elements – range about 35 to 34”. The spec sheet for this antenna indicates it has 10.3 dBi gain and a frequency range of 148-150 MHz (yes, this is outside the 2m ham band). http://m2inc.com/products/commercial/136r149tcp14.html It's been at a fixed az/el position on an office bldg roof for a while but is reportedly in great shape. They don't use the antenna anymore, so he'd like to know whether anyone in the satellite community would be interested in this one. Contact me off-list if you're interested and I'll put you in touch! 73 de Dave KB5WIA / CM88 Northern California ___ Sent via AMSAT-BB@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
