[amsat-bb] ISS QSOs through voice or digipeater for LOTW
Hi! Since I haven't seen an answer posted to your question from earlier, here goes. Yes, QSOs between two stations on the ground through the ISS is acceptable for LOTW. Use the satellite name "ARISS" for the ISS, as shown in the LOTW FAQ: https://p1k.arrl.org/lotw/faq (all the way at the bottom of the page) 73! Patrick WD9EWK/VA7EWK - at LAX airport http://www.wd9ewk.net/ ___ 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: My First Satellite Contacts
To clarify, I was referring to contacts relayed via ISS either through the digipeater or the voice repeater. On Thu, May 19, 2011 at 3:44 PM, Justin Pinnix wrote: > On a related note, I saw a FAQ that indicated that LOTW does not accept ISS > contacts. Is that still the case? Seems kinda strange. > > > On Thu, May 19, 2011 at 2:46 PM, Ted wrote: > >> Ben, >> >> 1. if you use HRD Logbook, you need to input the satellite name and >> indicate >> 'propagation' as 'satellite' on that tab. Name must be exact name of sat >> including hyphen: AO-51 not ao51. Not doing this will not pick up the >> contact in LoTW. >> >> 2. Always use most current version of HRD. (I think HRD is the best >> overall >> CAT program as it blends all your needs into 1 program - others will >> disagree) and the price is right ! (there is a HRD Group on Yahoo Groups >> that is helpful or you can look in the HRD forums for an answer) >> >> 3. There is a LoTW tab in the current version of HRD Logbook. If you >> highlight an entry and click the LoTW tab it will prompt you through the >> process. If you have a log page open, you can hold the 'ctrl' key down and >> highlight multiple entries. Or you can export your log and upload the >> entire >> log each time. I have been uploading on a weekly basis, usually on a >> Monday >> (after a contest or weekend sat passes) >> >> 4. QSL cards are often a budget issue. My personal choice for best quality >> and the ability to work with you on your own design is RUSPRINT (Google >> it) >> Darryl will customize the back side of the card for sat contacts (look at >> the back of K8YSE's card for example of a layout) >> >> 5. It is customary to include SASE. Ask the other guy - look at his >> QRZ.com >> page). The frustration is that not all sat folks will return a card, even >> with a SASE, but that is part of the game . Now that LoTW has a VUCC, you >> could rely solely on that, but it may not happen in your lifetime >> depending >> on your age. >> >> Good hunting, Ted K7TRK >> >> -Original Message- >> From: amsat-bb-boun...@amsat.org [mailto:amsat-bb-boun...@amsat.org] On >> Behalf Of Ben Napper >> Sent: Tuesday, May 17, 2011 2:32 PM >> To: amsat-bb@amsat.org >> Subject: [amsat-bb] My First Satellite Contacts >> >> Wow! >> >> I've been grinning ear-to-ear for a little while now that I have my first >> satellite contacts completed. I find it astonishing that a hobby as >> mundane >> sounding as Amateur Radio can have any aspect of it that is >> as exhilarating as this experience has been. From the day I got my Tech >> ticket, I've wanted to work the birds, but, being a younger ham, life >> takes >> its turns. Thank you to my #1 - K8YSE, #2 - AC0RA, #3 - W7JPI, #4 - >> WA4NV, >> and #5 - K8TL. >> >> That said, I've learned a few things while lurking on here and the >> satellites. >> - Be patient. There's a lot of hams and only a few FM birds. (I'd love to >> get into the linear birds too, but I'd need congressional approval from >> the >> wife for the budgetary consideration required to make that a reality.) >> - Don't try to transmit on the bird's downlink frequency. No matter how >> hard you try, you will be doing a lot of talking to yourself. >> - Clean up the dog poo in the backyard. >> >> Now, some questions: I want to use Ham Radio Deluxe as my log (unless I >> hear >> of something that is much better) and I'm setup for LotW. How often >> should >> I upload to LotW? Are there any gotchas with logging satellite contacts? >> Best practices? >> >> Also, I want to (eventually) do paper QSL cards. If you do them, how do >> you >> usually handle them? Who do you recommend to use to get them made? >> >> Thanks, >> >> Ben Napper - KC0PCQ >> ___ >> 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: AO-51 Tracking Widget
>> ... All you have to do is ask! The most simple and direct thing to do in many aspects of life: Just ask! And, if a reasonable and respectful request, you usually get what you want. Just my opinion, of course. I may be wrong. Clint, K6LCS 909-241-7666 ___ 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
If you had bothered to read my ENTIRE email, you would've seen that I made these same points regarding copyrights and recommended that the party go to both the Google and N2YO websites and make certain that was acceptable. As it turns out, there are a number of widgets on the N2YO website that are available and as you state, it's highly likely that N2YO will set you up with exactly what you are looking for. All you have to do is ask! Jeff Moore -- KE7ACY - Original Message - From: "Clint Bradford" To: Sent: Thursday, May 19, 2011 12:19 PM Subject: [amsat-bb] Re: AO-51 Tracking Widget >> ... do a View Page Source from your browser. Copy the link for the >> gadget and change the satid line ... That is called "stealing" another's work. SEND N2YO AN EMAIL - and ask him for what you would like. What is wrong with doing that? I had sent him a small donation earlier this year. And he created a CUSTOM WIDGET for me - just listing my favorite five satellites. He is approachable. He answers polite email messages. He is a ham. He SHOULD be considered a valuable resource/reference person for us ... and NOT someone whose code should be snagged and edited to our whims. UNLESS, of course, he plainly states that his works are free to the world, for us to edit however we want with them. But last time I looked, that was not the case. Clint Bradford 909-241-7666 ___ 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: AO-51 Tracking Widget
>> ... if I even decide I want to put it on my blog. My Web site visitors appreciate "seeing" where the popular sats are RIGHT NOW with my N2YO widget ... I think your visitors will appreciate the feature, too. Clint ___ 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
I am not doing anything with it right now anyway. I can't get it to work on the blog. The layers are all messed up and I don't really have time to mess with it. I wouldn't say I am "editing it to my whim," but after some thought I do agree an email to him wouldn't hurt - if I even decide I want to put it on my blog. 73, Zack KD8KSN -Original Message- From: Clint Bradford Sent: Thursday, May 19, 2011 3:19 PM To: amsat-bb@amsat.org Subject: [amsat-bb] Re: AO-51 Tracking Widget >> ... do a View Page Source from your browser. Copy the link for the >> gadget and change the satid line ... That is called "stealing" another's work. SEND N2YO AN EMAIL - and ask him for what you would like. What is wrong with doing that? I had sent him a small donation earlier this year. And he created a CUSTOM WIDGET for me - just listing my favorite five satellites. He is approachable. He answers polite email messages. He is a ham. He SHOULD be considered a valuable resource/reference person for us ... and NOT someone whose code should be snagged and edited to our whims. UNLESS, of course, he plainly states that his works are free to the world, for us to edit however we want with them. But last time I looked, that was not the case. Clint Bradford 909-241-7666 ___ 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: My First Satellite Contacts
On a related note, I saw a FAQ that indicated that LOTW does not accept ISS contacts. Is that still the case? Seems kinda strange. On Thu, May 19, 2011 at 2:46 PM, Ted wrote: > Ben, > > 1. if you use HRD Logbook, you need to input the satellite name and > indicate > 'propagation' as 'satellite' on that tab. Name must be exact name of sat > including hyphen: AO-51 not ao51. Not doing this will not pick up the > contact in LoTW. > > 2. Always use most current version of HRD. (I think HRD is the best overall > CAT program as it blends all your needs into 1 program - others will > disagree) and the price is right ! (there is a HRD Group on Yahoo Groups > that is helpful or you can look in the HRD forums for an answer) > > 3. There is a LoTW tab in the current version of HRD Logbook. If you > highlight an entry and click the LoTW tab it will prompt you through the > process. If you have a log page open, you can hold the 'ctrl' key down and > highlight multiple entries. Or you can export your log and upload the > entire > log each time. I have been uploading on a weekly basis, usually on a Monday > (after a contest or weekend sat passes) > > 4. QSL cards are often a budget issue. My personal choice for best quality > and the ability to work with you on your own design is RUSPRINT (Google it) > Darryl will customize the back side of the card for sat contacts (look at > the back of K8YSE's card for example of a layout) > > 5. It is customary to include SASE. Ask the other guy - look at his QRZ.com > page). The frustration is that not all sat folks will return a card, even > with a SASE, but that is part of the game . Now that LoTW has a VUCC, you > could rely solely on that, but it may not happen in your lifetime depending > on your age. > > Good hunting, Ted K7TRK > > -Original Message- > From: amsat-bb-boun...@amsat.org [mailto:amsat-bb-boun...@amsat.org] On > Behalf Of Ben Napper > Sent: Tuesday, May 17, 2011 2:32 PM > To: amsat-bb@amsat.org > Subject: [amsat-bb] My First Satellite Contacts > > Wow! > > I've been grinning ear-to-ear for a little while now that I have my first > satellite contacts completed. I find it astonishing that a hobby as > mundane > sounding as Amateur Radio can have any aspect of it that is > as exhilarating as this experience has been. From the day I got my Tech > ticket, I've wanted to work the birds, but, being a younger ham, life takes > its turns. Thank you to my #1 - K8YSE, #2 - AC0RA, #3 - W7JPI, #4 - WA4NV, > and #5 - K8TL. > > That said, I've learned a few things while lurking on here and the > satellites. > - Be patient. There's a lot of hams and only a few FM birds. (I'd love to > get into the linear birds too, but I'd need congressional approval from the > wife for the budgetary consideration required to make that a reality.) > - Don't try to transmit on the bird's downlink frequency. No matter how > hard you try, you will be doing a lot of talking to yourself. > - Clean up the dog poo in the backyard. > > Now, some questions: I want to use Ham Radio Deluxe as my log (unless I > hear > of something that is much better) and I'm setup for LotW. How often should > I upload to LotW? Are there any gotchas with logging satellite contacts? > Best practices? > > Also, I want to (eventually) do paper QSL cards. If you do them, how do > you > usually handle them? Who do you recommend to use to get them made? > > Thanks, > > Ben Napper - KC0PCQ > ___ > 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: AO-51 Tracking Widget
>> ... do a View Page Source from your browser. Copy the link for the gadget >> and change the satid line ... That is called "stealing" another's work. SEND N2YO AN EMAIL - and ask him for what you would like. What is wrong with doing that? I had sent him a small donation earlier this year. And he created a CUSTOM WIDGET for me - just listing my favorite five satellites. He is approachable. He answers polite email messages. He is a ham. He SHOULD be considered a valuable resource/reference person for us ... and NOT someone whose code should be snagged and edited to our whims. UNLESS, of course, he plainly states that his works are free to the world, for us to edit however we want with them. But last time I looked, that was not the case. Clint Bradford 909-241-7666 ___ 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] My First Satellite Contacts
Ben, 1. if you use HRD Logbook, you need to input the satellite name and indicate 'propagation' as 'satellite' on that tab. Name must be exact name of sat including hyphen: AO-51 not ao51. Not doing this will not pick up the contact in LoTW. 2. Always use most current version of HRD. (I think HRD is the best overall CAT program as it blends all your needs into 1 program - others will disagree) and the price is right ! (there is a HRD Group on Yahoo Groups that is helpful or you can look in the HRD forums for an answer) 3. There is a LoTW tab in the current version of HRD Logbook. If you highlight an entry and click the LoTW tab it will prompt you through the process. If you have a log page open, you can hold the 'ctrl' key down and highlight multiple entries. Or you can export your log and upload the entire log each time. I have been uploading on a weekly basis, usually on a Monday (after a contest or weekend sat passes) 4. QSL cards are often a budget issue. My personal choice for best quality and the ability to work with you on your own design is RUSPRINT (Google it) Darryl will customize the back side of the card for sat contacts (look at the back of K8YSE's card for example of a layout) 5. It is customary to include SASE. Ask the other guy - look at his QRZ.com page). The frustration is that not all sat folks will return a card, even with a SASE, but that is part of the game . Now that LoTW has a VUCC, you could rely solely on that, but it may not happen in your lifetime depending on your age. Good hunting, Ted K7TRK -Original Message- From: amsat-bb-boun...@amsat.org [mailto:amsat-bb-boun...@amsat.org] On Behalf Of Ben Napper Sent: Tuesday, May 17, 2011 2:32 PM To: amsat-bb@amsat.org Subject: [amsat-bb] My First Satellite Contacts Wow! I've been grinning ear-to-ear for a little while now that I have my first satellite contacts completed. I find it astonishing that a hobby as mundane sounding as Amateur Radio can have any aspect of it that is as exhilarating as this experience has been. From the day I got my Tech ticket, I've wanted to work the birds, but, being a younger ham, life takes its turns. Thank you to my #1 - K8YSE, #2 - AC0RA, #3 - W7JPI, #4 - WA4NV, and #5 - K8TL. That said, I've learned a few things while lurking on here and the satellites. - Be patient. There's a lot of hams and only a few FM birds. (I'd love to get into the linear birds too, but I'd need congressional approval from the wife for the budgetary consideration required to make that a reality.) - Don't try to transmit on the bird's downlink frequency. No matter how hard you try, you will be doing a lot of talking to yourself. - Clean up the dog poo in the backyard. Now, some questions: I want to use Ham Radio Deluxe as my log (unless I hear of something that is much better) and I'm setup for LotW. How often should I upload to LotW? Are there any gotchas with logging satellite contacts? Best practices? Also, I want to (eventually) do paper QSL cards. If you do them, how do you usually handle them? Who do you recommend to use to get them made? Thanks, Ben Napper - KC0PCQ ___ 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] Relay ISS via NO44
Should have noticed this earlier , a possible skip from ISS to NO44 or vice versa . This pass @1345 or there abouts if this gets posted soon enough . Jerry WB5LHD ___ 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: Satellite Antenna System
I have the following for sale: M2 436CP30 with PS-70CM polarity switch installed M2 2MCP14 with PS-2M polarity switch installed M2 Model HD-FG Fiberglass Boom Yeasu Model G-5400B AZ/EL Rotor W0LMD Rotor Computer Interface All in working order. Pick up only. $600.00 takes all. John WB9PNU 314 843 3031 ___ 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
- Original Message - From: "Nick Pugh K5QXJ" To: "'AMSAT BB'" Sent: Thursday, May 19, 2011 10:39 AM Subject: [amsat-bb] new sat > A 1u cube satellite cost < $50k Just get a university to sponsor it. A > bird that can get out to 1200 KM is < $150k . Three of these sat would > get us several hours of coverage a day. AMSAT has approximately 4000 > members so raise the dues $20 a year and by year 2 you have the money. > > Thanks > > nick > Office 337 593 8700 > Cell 337 258 2527 > Hi Nick K5QXJ AMSAT-NA has much more than approximately 4000 members ! Look at the following message signed from Rick Tejera K7TEJ AMSAT member 38452 So raise the dues $20 a year and by only year 1 you have appoximately $769040..a good donation to AMSAT-DL for P3E ! ! Only one HEO satellite would get us several hours of coverage a day all over the globe or I am wrong ? - Original Message - From: "Rick Tejera" To: "'Ben Napper'" ; Sent: Wednesday, May 18, 2011 6:19 AM Subject: [amsat-bb] Re: My First Satellite Contacts < snip > > Rick Tejera > Saguaro Astronomy Club > Phoenix, Arizona > www.saguaroastro.org > saguaroas...@cox.net > > K7TEJ, AMSAT 38452 Best 73" de i8CVS Domenico ___ 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
A 1u cube satellite cost < $50k Just get a university to sponsor it. A bird that can get out to 1200 KM is < $150k . Three of these sat would get us several hours of coverage a day. AMSAT has approximately 4000 members so raise the dues $20 a year and by year 2 you have the money. Thanks nick Office 337 593 8700 Cell 337 258 2527 Helping UL become a world Class Engineering and Educational School ___ 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: FS: M2 149T-CP14 Circular Polarized Antenna
- Original Message - From: "David Palmer KB5WIA" To: "AMSAT BB" Sent: Thursday, May 19, 2011 5:58 AM Subject: [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 Hi Dave, KB5WIA The above antenna 149T-CP14 has been designed for the ATS Advance Technological Satellite use into the band 148-150 MHz and so of no interest for the Amateur Radio Satellites. 73" de i8CVS Domenico ___ 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
