[amsat-bb] Re: FunCube Dongle on Ebay
It's good to know that a members personal information is never released by unethical employees. Is this the way you would want your information broadcast? There are processes in place for deceptive sellers which should have been used. I know I won't be relying on eBays privacy policy any longer. I will forward your email to eBay along with my request for flushing my info thanks to you. - Original Message - From: Rick Tejera saguaroas...@cox.net To: amsat-bb@amsat.org Sent: Monday, June 06, 2011 7:22 PM Subject: [amsat-bb] FunCube Dongle on Ebay All, A few days ago I warned of a seller on Ebay who, after not getting his hoped for price from my friend, sent him the dongle, but only after taking a hammer to it. Just happens Chris works as a senior systems engineer for Ebay. He gave me the guys details to post here so you can avoid him if you are bidding on a FCD: User ID: aaronm1 Name: Aaron D. McClure City: Fremont State:CA Country: US Phone: (510) 366-8710 Registered Since: Saturday, Jun 10, 2000 22:47:28 PDT Clear Skies Rick Tejera Saguaro Astronomy Club Phoenix, Arizona www.saguaroastro.org http://www.saguaroastro.org/ saguaroas...@cox.net K7TEJ, AMSAT 38452 ___ 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] ISS Qsl
Hi Group, Does anyone here know the ISS QSL card requirements for digipeating through RS0ISS-4? Obviously it is possible to get a QSL card from the other amateur radio station on the ground, with whom you have a 2 way packet QSO in a pass. Is there any way to get an ISS QSL card itself, other than by having a two way voice contact with the ISS crew? Not a SWL card for receiving only. I know the ISS fanclub produce a certificate for digipeating through the ISS, but want to find out if ARISS itself does anything similar that doesn't involve leaving a message on the BBS? All the best Philip G0ISW I second this question... Kevin KF7MYK ___ 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] Successful demo
Thanks to everyone for the SO-50 QSOs last night! The Hood County ARC presentation went well and there were about 15 of our members outside with me for the contacts, all suitably impressed and encouraged. 73, Jerry NØJY ___ 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: PSK v. APRS
My pet hate is AX.25 1200bps FM [on] satellites... ...But the reason AX.25 1200bps FM is still used for new satellites is because there's so much infrastructure, TNC's, PC software etc, already inplace, it's the easy option. Actually, there is another very important reason. Link budget. With AX.25 one can have a 2W transmitter on a cubesat which has enough power to hit an HT on the ground with a whip antenna. The same cubesat running BPSK might be restricted to only 200mw. The difference is the Duty Cycle. The AX.25 packet only lasts 1 second say once every 10 seconds for an average power of 200mw. Which is the same power as the continuous power of the BPSK (200 mw) which is all there is available from the cubesat bus. But the advantage of the AX.25 BURST mode is 10 TIMEs the RF power to the user on the ground. For FM mobile-to-mobile satellite communications on OMNI antennas, that is why we use AX.25, to extend satellite links to mobiles. There are of course other issues and BPSK does have better performance for the SAME power, but as you say, there are not that many mobiles with SSB and all the hardware necessary to auto-tune the radio to track the Doppler. 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: PSK v. APRS
Hi Bob, I accept what you are saying about burst mode but it's possible to develop a BPSK system that does burst mode too. A BPSK system with Forward Error Correction can offer a 16 dB advantage over AX.25 1200 FM. As you say there's loads of FM rigs out there so receiving AX.25 is simple and that's the reason everyone still uses it but for the future we should be looking to more efficient means of communication. 73 Trevor M5AKA --- On Tue, 7/6/11, Bob Bruninga bruni...@usna.edu wrote: My pet hate is AX.25 1200bps FM [on] satellites... ...But the reason AX.25 1200bps FM is still used for new satellites is because there's so much infrastructure, TNC's, PC software etc, already inplace, it's the easy option. Actually, there is another very important reason. Link budget. With AX.25 one can have a 2W transmitter on a cubesat which has enough power to hit an HT on the ground with a whip antenna. The same cubesat running BPSK might be restricted to only 200mw. The difference is the Duty Cycle. The AX.25 packet only lasts 1 second say once every 10 seconds for an average power of 200mw. Which is the same power as the continuous power of the BPSK (200 mw) which is all there is available from the cubesat bus. But the advantage of the AX.25 BURST mode is 10 TIMEs the RF power to the user on the ground. For FM mobile-to-mobile satellite communications on OMNI antennas, that is why we use AX.25, to extend satellite links to mobiles. There are of course other issues and BPSK does have better performance for the SAME power, but as you say, there are not that many mobiles with SSB and all the hardware necessary to auto-tune the radio to track the Doppler. 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: Broadcasting
I'm not understanding the legalities of beaconing and broadcasting. Are they not the same. Neither one describes APRS. APRS is a group of stations participating in a network no different than the round table discussions on the local voice repeater during commute times. Someone that has info to contribute, transmits and everyone copies it. With one transmission, everyone in the net is updated, a very efficient 2-way system. What is frustrating to see on APRS is so little USEFUL real-time content of interest to the mobile operator. What the local network should provide to the front panel of your radio when you are driving are these things (and their location): Frequency of the locally recommended voice repeater (and TONE) Frequency of local IRLP/Echolink or other asset Local weather Any NETS in progress Any hamfest coming up in the next 2 weeks ANY other ham activity in progress Any incoming messages from your friends See www.aprs.org/localinfo.html In addition, of course, you see all the other APRS mobiles nearby, and if one is within direct SIMPLEX range, you can hear a Voice Alert Beep letting you know he is looking for a contact. See www.aprs.org/VoiceAlert3.html On satellites what we used to see was not only the location of the satellite, but also all the other participants. In addition to the range and direction to the satellite, we used to see the instantaneous uplink and downlink and Doppler. This was very handy for handheld satellite operation. But again, this required someone in the footprint to be running software that would uplink this info in real time. After over a decade, the excitement wore off, and now we have too many lights-on-nobody-home type operations. See www.aprs.org/astars.html about 65% down the page APRS Bulletins and Objects 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] SO-67 ARRL field day
Will SO67 be available for Field Day over the US? I know it's usual schedule is for the first week of the month but I was wondering if any special arrangement has been made or requested for the ARRL field day weekend. Thx ___ 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 Digital ATV Group
A new yahoo group dedicated to Digital Amateur Television has been created. The purpose of the group is to share knowledge experiences using developing DATV technology for amateur use. You can join the group at: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/DigitalATV/ Look forward to your participation in the group. 73, Mark, WB9QZB ___ 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: ISS digi QSO
ISS is just like any other satellite when it is operating in a relay mode such as the packet digi or voice repeater. Make your standard exchange of information necessary to confirm a contact. Kenneth - N5VHO -Original Message- From: amsat-bb-boun...@amsat.org [mailto:amsat-bb-boun...@amsat.org] On Behalf Of Jeremy Bomkamp Sent: Monday, June 06, 2011 6:09 PM To: amsat-bb@amsat.org Subject: [amsat-bb] ISS digi QSO What requirements are there for a valid QSO over the ISS digi? Is it the same as AO-51 where it is just an exchange of callsign and grid? Can it be done through the Comment text of an APRS HT like the VX8GR or THD72? Or is a tnc needed or software like UISS? ___ 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] PSAT or ParkinsonSAT ?
Hi Bob, When you reminded us on your APRS website, I came across this paper: http://www.aprs.org/psat/AMSAT-2010c.doc describing a launch in 2011. Could you provide us an update on the status ? Henk, PA3GUO, ___ 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] Thanks for QSOs on Saturday at DM44 and DM54/DM55
Hi! I am still getting caught up after my quick trip to eastern Arizona, but I wanted to thank everyone who made QSOs with WD9EWK at the White Mountain Hamfest in Show Low AZ on Saturday morning, followed by QSOs at two other locations after the hamfest Saturday afternoon/evening. It was fun to be up there at the hamfest, and also have the chance to put some of Arizona's rarely-heard grids on the birds for a few hours. The hamfest was at a new location in Show Low, on a college campus along the main street (Deuce of Clubs Avenue) instead of at a high school a few blocks north of this location. A smaller parking lot, with trees all around, but not too many to block satellite signals. Being up at 6500 feet (1981m) elevation made for a very nice morning. I made 23 QSOs on several passes using 2 linear transponders (AO-7, VO-52) and 2 FM satellites (SO-50, SO-67) from grid DM44xf. It was good to hear Allen N5AFV operating as KK5W from Galveston Island in Texas throughout the morning and into the early afternoon. Thanks to Show Low's Kachina Amateur Radio Club for inviting me, so AMSAT could have a presence at eastern Arizona's only hamfest. As with many hamfests here in Arizona, this was a half-day event. We have lots of these smaller hamfests, instead of having fewer large events that seems to be common in other places. After a quick stop for lunch, I set off for the DM54/DM55 boundary an hour or so northeast of Show Low along I-40. Since I was not going to make it to the spot along I-40 on the grid boundary in time for the 2002 UTC AO-27 pass, I stopped at Holbrook - a town along I-40, about 15 miles (25km) west of the grid-boundary spot. I set up in a parking lot with a great view to the east in grid DM44ww along old US-66 north of I-40, and proceeded to log 11 QSOs on that 7-minute pass. After this pass, I made the short drive over to the spot at the DM54bx/DM55ba grid boundary. This spot is along old US-66 just east of I-40 exit 303 in Navajo County. I wanted to stay there for a few passes, and ended up staying for more than I had originally planned. I worked many passes on several active birds - AO-27, AO-51, SO-50, and SO-67 in FM; AO-7 and VO-52 in SSB; FO-29 in SSB and CW. A total of 65 QSOs were logged here. I had operated from this spot almost 2 years ago, and I don't think DM55 has been on the birds since then. I worked from DM54 last year after the hamfest in Show Low, and I think it had not been heard on the satellites since then. I need to print more QSLs for the DM54/DM55 QSOs, and make new cards for the two locations from earlier on Saturday. I have uploaded all of these QSOs to Logbook of the World as WD9EWK (I do not add anything like /P to my call for satellite QSOs from the continental USA). If you would like to receive a QSL card - even if you've received electronic confirmation through LOTW - please e-mail me directly with the QSO details. No need to mail me a card or SASE for those QSOs. I will be happy to send out the cards. 73! Patrick WD9EWK/VA7EWK 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: Broadcasting
I'm not understanding the legalities of beaconing and broadcasting. Are they not the same. No, they aren't, at least not here in the states. Beaconing is defined by Part 97.3(a)(9) as transmissions ...for the purposes of observation of propagation and reception or other related experimental activities and is one of the few one-way transmissions allowed under the rules. A beacon station may not transmit concurrently on more than one frequency, transmit with more than 100 watts output, nor be automatically controlled below 28.200 MHz or outside the band segments defined in 97.203(d) (except for the NCDXF/IARU HF beacon network, which operates under an FCC waiver). Broadcasting is defined by 97.3(a)(10) as Transmissions intended for reception by the general public, either direct or relayed and is one of the prohibited types of transmissions identified in 97.113. George, KA3HSW ___ 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: SO-67 ARRL field day
I've made the request and am working on the pass times now. I expect it will be in the next ANS bulletin. 73, Drew KO4MA Sent from my iPhone On Jun 7, 2011, at 9:19 AM, Don Hoover donhoo...@gmail.com wrote: Will SO67 be available for Field Day over the US? I know it's usual schedule is for the first week of the month but I was wondering if any special arrangement has been made or requested for the ARRL field day weekend. Thx ___ 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: ISS Qsl
If you are digipeating through the ISS then you are using the ISS as a relay just like any other satellite that you communicate through and that would not qualify as a contact with the ISS (or satellite). If you desire a contact with the ISS then you must contact it directly. The most rewarding way is to talk directly to the crew (but a lot like rare DX). You can use packet to connect to the ISS remote system (RS0ISS-3) when that is active to receive an automatic response from the system on board or connect to the BBS (not recommended during heavy traffic periods). I think it might have an auto response from RS0ISS-4 as well but do not recall at this moment. If you just want a SWL card for hearing the ISS then send in your report to your respective QSL bureau. The list is available at http://www.rac.ca/ariss/oindex.htm#QSL's Kenneth - N5VHO -Original Message- From: amsat-bb-boun...@amsat.org [mailto:amsat-bb-boun...@amsat.org] On Behalf Of Kevin Deane Sent: Tuesday, June 07, 2011 6:00 AM To: amsat-bb@amsat.org Subject: [amsat-bb] ISS Qsl Hi Group, Does anyone here know the ISS QSL card requirements for digipeating through RS0ISS-4? Obviously it is possible to get a QSL card from the other amateur radio station on the ground, with whom you have a 2 way packet QSO in a pass. Is there any way to get an ISS QSL card itself, other than by having a two way voice contact with the ISS crew? Not a SWL card for receiving only. I know the ISS fanclub produce a certificate for digipeating through the ISS, but want to find out if ARISS itself does anything similar that doesn't involve leaving a message on the BBS? All the best Philip G0ISW I second this question... Kevin KF7MYK ___ 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] dn44 Wyoming
All, I will be operating portable from dn44 today. Starting with ao27 at 1838Z. I will be on as many passes of ao27, so50 ao51 and so67 as possible. wc7v ___ 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] Update: Equipment Literature Disposal
To: AMSAT membership
De: Martin Davidoff, K2UBC
Re: Equipment Literature Disposal
June 3, 2011
The literature and equipment listed below is mostly free to individuals
and/or groups involved in OSCAR development and OSCAR support activities. In
some cases a contribution direct to AMSAT-NA may be appropriate. Most
equipment comes with all accessories and original manuals. Pickup must be
arranged! Cataloging this material is a big job. Please (1) bear with me as
I issue updates over next several weeks and (2) respond directly -- do NOT
clutter AMSAT BB.
Note to those who know me personally -- Im in good health, just
moving and downsizing and Id like to see this stuff get into hands of
someone wholl appreciate it and/or where appropriate preserve it. Anyone who
has moved 50+ years of QST several times will understand.
Update: 7 June, 2011
Sorry I cant respond to everyone personally but all replies are being
read and saved. Again, please note that this is NOT a for sale posting. Id
like to see these items go to museums, libraries, and individual collections of
those who have made significant contributions to the Amateur Satellite Program
and to Amateur Radio in general. My memory isnt that great these days
(actually it never was) so If you make a request it might help to mention your
background and connections. However, some of the items mentioned are junk and
available to anyone (this does not include the Bird wattmeter)
.
Also, It would be helpful if readers could forward this list to
college libraries, antique radio museums, EME VHF/UHF/Microwave lists, etc.
Several of the books were personal gifts and signed by the authors. If a
museum would like me to reconstruct (fully operational) the downlink receiving
system I used to monitor Sputnik I or the mode A station I used for initial
OSCAR 6 communications I might be able to do this. Stay tuned for updates as I
open new boxes from old office moves. Also, if someone with a truck wants to
pick up 55 years of not so gently used QSTs before they go to the dump it
would make my life much easier.
Contact Information
Martin Davidoff (k2ubc since 1956)
Land Line: 410-869-9077 (theres no recorder on this line, 4:00 - 9:30
EDT Please!)
E-mail: mdavid...@ccbcmd.edu
Please Note Organization
Literature
Magazines/Journals
AMSAT OSCAR
General Amateur Radio
Conference Proceedings
Texts
Equipment
Literature
Magazines/Journals (missing issues turning up as I sort)
AMSAT OSCAR
AMSAT Newletter
Oct. 1969 - Dec. 1979 (most issues)
Orbit (AMSAT) (complete run)
#1 March 1980 to #19 Nov/Dec 1984
AMSAT Satellite Report
#1 Feb 23, 1981 to #360 March 15, 1997
missing #s: 97, 139, 147, 194-206, 254
AMSAT Satellite Journal (complete run )
#1 Jan/Feb 1985 to #7 Jan/Feb 1986
The AMSAT Journal
#1 May 1989 to March/April 2011
missing Vol. 31, #2, March/April 2008
Satellite Operator (Myers Communications)
#1 Oct 1990 - #67 July 1996
Missing #15 Dec 1991
General Amateur Radio
QEX
March 1992 - Dec 1997 (monthly) complete
1998 - 2009 (bi-monthly) missing Nov/Dec 2004
Lunar Letter (EME)
July 1982 - Jan 1984 (14 issues)
Weather Satellite Report (Myers Communications) (9
issues)
Jan - May 1992, #1 - #5
April 1995 - August 1996, #16 - #19
Journal of the Environmental Satellite Amateur Users
Group
(Dallas Remote Imaging Group)
April 1990 - 1992 (7 issues)
VHF/UHF and Above
Vol. 1, #1 May 1984 - Vol. 3, May 1986 complete
QST 1955 - date (Most years complete)
Ham Radio Magazine (Jim Fisk) Complete Run!
Conference Proceedings
AMSAT-NA Space Symposium Proceedings
2009Maryland
2002Texas
2001Georgia
[amsat-bb] VK3AS portable JW
I hope to operate the FM satellites Oscar 50 and 51 from Spitsbergen over the next week.Some of the operation may be MM. 73 Andy VK3AS ___ 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: Broadcasting
So is transmitting for the benefit of a limited Amateur Radio community (those practicing APRS) the same as broadcasting to the general public? 73, DE W7IN - Larry On 6/7/2011 12:24 PM, George Henry wrote: I'm not understanding the legalities of beaconing and broadcasting. Are they not the same. No, they aren't, at least not here in the states. Beaconing is defined by Part 97.3(a)(9) as transmissions ...for the purposes of observation of propagation and reception or other related experimental activities and is one of the few one-way transmissions allowed under the rules. A beacon station may not transmit concurrently on more than one frequency, transmit with more than 100 watts output, nor be automatically controlled below 28.200 MHz or outside the band segments defined in 97.203(d) (except for the NCDXF/IARU HF beacon network, which operates under an FCC waiver). Broadcasting is defined by 97.3(a)(10) as Transmissions intended for reception by the general public, either direct or relayed and is one of the prohibited types of transmissions identified in 97.113. George, KA3HSW ___ 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: FunCube Dongle on Ebay
AGREE...It is TOTALLY inappropriate for Rick to post this kind of information. (potentially libelous also) Ebay has remedies for the seller. The Ebay employee that released the information to Rick should be terminated at a minimum, and maybe charged criminally. Lastly, whoever moderates this board should have killed it before allowing it to be posted Ted, K7TRK -Original Message- From: amsat-bb-boun...@amsat.org [mailto:amsat-bb-boun...@amsat.org] On Behalf Of John Sent: Tuesday, June 07, 2011 1:36 AM To: amsat-bb@amsat.org; Rick Tejera Subject: [amsat-bb] Re: FunCube Dongle on Ebay It's good to know that a members personal information is never released by unethical employees. Is this the way you would want your information broadcast? There are processes in place for deceptive sellers which should have been used. I know I won't be relying on eBays privacy policy any longer. I will forward your email to eBay along with my request for flushing my info thanks to you. - Original Message - From: Rick Tejera saguaroas...@cox.net To: amsat-bb@amsat.org Sent: Monday, June 06, 2011 7:22 PM Subject: [amsat-bb] FunCube Dongle on Ebay All, A few days ago I warned of a seller on Ebay who, after not getting his hoped for price from my friend, sent him the dongle, but only after taking a hammer to it. Just happens Chris works as a senior systems engineer for Ebay. He gave me the guys details to post here so you can avoid him if you are bidding on a FCD: User ID: aaronm1 Name: Aaron D. McClure City: Fremont State:CA Country: US Phone: (510) 366-8710 Registered Since: Saturday, Jun 10, 2000 22:47:28 PDT Clear Skies Rick Tejera Saguaro Astronomy Club Phoenix, Arizona www.saguaroastro.org http://www.saguaroastro.org/ saguaroas...@cox.net K7TEJ, AMSAT 38452 ___ 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: Broadcasting
No! It's not intended for the general public. Jeff Moore -- KE7ACY CN94 - Original Message - From: Larry Gerhardstein w...@montana.com So is transmitting for the benefit of a limited Amateur Radio community (those practicing APRS) the same as broadcasting to the general public? 73, DE W7IN - Larry ___ 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] Oscar 7 Question
Can someone please refresh my memory. What is the apogee and perigee of Oscar 7. Thanks in advance. Dave Marthouse N2AAM dmartho...@gmail.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: PSAT or ParkinsonSAT ?
When you reminded us on your APRS website, I came across this paper: http://www.aprs.org/psat/AMSAT-2010c.doc describing a launch in 2011. The launch opportunity went away. We are back on the list looking for a new ride. Nothing in site... Now we are working on a tether sat, and I proposed using the long tether as an HF antenna, but once the tether deploys, the drag will be so great that the tethersats will deorbit in only a day or two, and so this idea is not getting a lot of traction. 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: PSK v. APRS
That's half duplex, not simplex. On 07-Jun-11 14:55, Justin Pinnix wrote: A packet satellite can also be operated simplex (TX and RX on the same frequency). ___ 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] CO6BCF in LotW
Thanks Héctor: Call sign Worked Date/Time Band Mode Freq QSL VUCC Details XE1AO CO6CBF 2011-03-07 22:12:32 Sat FM 435.30 CUBA EL92: VUCC Satellite Omar XE1AO DK89df M.C. Omar Alvarez Cárdenas Facultad de Telematica, U de C 316 1075 xe1...@ucol.mx omar...@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: FunCube Dongle on Ebay
For the record, Chris did not access the seller's information by any backdoor means. The information is freely available once a transaction is completed, which is how he got the info: Any buyer or seller can request the contact information for the buyer or seller after a transaction is complete. That is what I did. I did not hack or use internal methods to acquire his information. I clicked a button on our website. This is what you use to contact a buyer.. notice the bottom part: http://pages.ebay.com/help/buy/contact.html To request your seller's contact information: 1. Click the Advanced search link at the top of most pages. 2. Click the Find contact information link in the Members section on the left side of the page. 3. Enter the seller's user ID and item number. 4. Click the Search button. Thought I'd set the record straight. Clear Skies Rick Tejera Saguaro Astronomy Club Phoenix, Arizona www.saguaroastro.org saguaroas...@cox.net K7TEJ, AMSAT 38452 -Original Message- From: John [mailto:ns1zj...@gmail.com] Sent: Tuesday, June 07, 2011 1:36 To: amsat-bb@amsat.org; Rick Tejera Subject: Re: [amsat-bb] FunCube Dongle on Ebay It's good to know that a members personal information is never released by unethical employees. Is this the way you would want your information broadcast? There are processes in place for deceptive sellers which should have been used. I know I won't be relying on eBays privacy policy any longer. I will forward your email to eBay along with my request for flushing my info thanks to you. - Original Message - From: Rick Tejera saguaroas...@cox.net To: amsat-bb@amsat.org Sent: Monday, June 06, 2011 7:22 PM Subject: [amsat-bb] FunCube Dongle on Ebay All, A few days ago I warned of a seller on Ebay who, after not getting his hoped for price from my friend, sent him the dongle, but only after taking a hammer to it. Just happens Chris works as a senior systems engineer for Ebay. He gave me the guys details to post here so you can avoid him if you are bidding on a FCD: User ID: aaronm1 Name: Aaron D. McClure City: Fremont State:CA Country: US Phone: (510) 366-8710 Registered Since: Saturday, Jun 10, 2000 22:47:28 PDT Clear Skies Rick Tejera Saguaro Astronomy Club Phoenix, Arizona www.saguaroastro.org http://www.saguaroastro.org/ saguaroas...@cox.net K7TEJ, AMSAT 38452 ___ 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: Broadcasting
On Tue, 2011-06-07 at 14:26 -0700, Jeff Moore wrote: No! It's not intended for the general public. Not that anyone cares if the general public can receive it, or not - hence why you can get a receive-only feed from APRS-IS servers without a valid passcode. Here's the thing, guys - no-one cares what you do as long as you're not stepping on anyone else. The 2m band is big enough for everyone to have a bit, even without all this ridiculous 12.5kHz channel nonsense. Play nice, don't be a nuisance, and send packets as much as you like. Just keep the emcomm wallies off my digipeater, or I'll close it down ;-) Gordon MM0YEQ ___ 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: Oscar 7 Question
Hi Dave, N2AAM To day at 00:10 UTC OSCAR-7 Apogee Height : 1458,7 km Perigee Height : 1440, 4 km 73 de i8CVS Domenico - Original Message - From: Dave Marthouse dmartho...@gmail.com To: amsat-bb@amsat.org Sent: Wednesday, June 08, 2011 12:09 AM Subject: [amsat-bb] Oscar 7 Question Can someone please refresh my memory. What is the apogee and perigee of Oscar 7. Thanks in advance. Dave Marthouse N2AAM dmartho...@gmail.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 ___ 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: PSK v. APRS
Guess I learned the ITU version :-) http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Simplex_communication On Tuesday, June 7, 2011, Nigel Gunn G8IFF/W8IFF ni...@ngunn.net wrote: That's half duplex, not simplex. On 07-Jun-11 14:55, Justin Pinnix wrote: A packet satellite can also be operated simplex (TX and RX on the same frequency). ___ 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] OM3BD Looking for N. America Sat Contacts
Hi folks, I am leaving this Thursday for my annual 7-week trip to Slovakia, grid locator JN88mf. My Slovak call has been changed to OM3BD. I will be active on the sats. North American stations, if you did not work me last year, please contact me for OSCAR 7 mode B skeds, if we will have any mutual footprints. Last year best DX was Ohio to the west and Virginia to the south. Too bad HO-68 is not working, looks like no chance for additional trans-Atlantic FM contacts this year. Time permitting. there's also a possibility of some portable operations to different grids, and/or sat expeditions to Austria and Hungary (both less than 20 miles from my QTH). 73, Bill NZ5N/OM3BD ___ 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] MAIL SYSTEM ERROR - RETURNED MAIL
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