[amsat-bb] Re: Three towers at NASA launch site
Here's something to think about. All through the Mercury, Gemini, Apollo and Space shuttle programs (most of the space shuttle program) there was never additional or off pad lightning protection. The support structure was the lightning rod and with many points of contact with the wet sandy soil near the ocean. That part of Florida is the lightning capital of the world and they knew what protection was required. Now you have to ask yourself, after 50 years of placing man and unmanned spacecraft into orbit, why the additional lightning protection when we're cutting back on launches? Our manned program will be out of service for at least 10 years and unmanned will only be a handful or just a bit more per year. 73, Jeff WB3JFS - Original Message - From: "Jeff Moore" To: Sent: Friday, June 10, 2011 11:28 PM Subject: [amsat-bb] Re: Three towers at NASA launch site > Lightning protection! If you look carefully, most launch sites have > similar > towers > > Jeff Moore -- KE7ACY > CN94 > > - Original Message - > From: "Andrew Rich" > To: > Sent: Friday, June 10, 2011 10:27 PM > Subject: [amsat-bb] Three towers at NASA launch site > > > Does anyone know what the three towers are at the NASA launch sites ? > > Telem ? Tracking ? > > Sent from my iPhone > Andrew Rich > ___ > 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] Club outing
The Mid-Ulster amateur radio club will be (hopefully) active today on several satellites including SSB between the hours of 10am and 5pm with the callsign MN0VFW/p operating from the historic ex RAF Long Kesh (1941-1971) and ex HMP Maze site, just outside Lisburn in Co Antrim, Northern Ireland Information including QSL info on QRZ.com This will be the first time the club has operated satellite /p and probably the only time this historic site will be activated. If you hear us, please give us a call :-) 73 Pete 2i0VAX ___ 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: Club outing
It would be helpful if i'd said those times are local, (UTC+1) 73 Pete 2i0VAX On Sat, Jun 11, 2011 at 7:51 AM, P.H. wrote: > The Mid-Ulster amateur radio club will be (hopefully) active today on > several satellites including SSB between the hours of 10am and 5pm > with the callsign MN0VFW/p operating from the historic ex RAF Long > Kesh (1941-1971) and ex HMP Maze site, just outside Lisburn in Co > Antrim, Northern Ireland > > Information including QSL info on QRZ.com > > This will be the first time the club has operated satellite /p and > probably the only time this historic site will be activated. > > If you hear us, please give us a call :-) > > 73 > > Pete > > 2i0VAX > ___ 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] Pass predictor on amsat.org
A huge "thank you" to whoever turbocharged the pass predictor on amsat.org's web site, which I depend on for pass information. Requesting the next 50 passes of a given sat used to take about 20 seconds to process. Now it returns in about one second! To the person(s) responsible for this upgrade: great job, and thank you! 73 Doc KT3L ___ 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] Major ISS reboost June 12th
According to Roscosmos, the ISS altitude will be raised 19.2 km tomorrow. Until updated Keps are available from Space Track, there will be a slippage in predictions of _approximately_ 6 minutes per day! http://www.federalspace.ru/main.php?id=2&nid=11894&lang=en Alan WA4SCA ___ 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: KC0YBM Satellite VUCC #215
Chris, Congratulations. Way to go. 73's Jim Ke4kol -Original Message- From: amsat-bb-boun...@amsat.org [mailto:amsat-bb-boun...@amsat.org] On Behalf Of Zachary Beougher Sent: Friday, June 10, 2011 8:38 PM To: John Papay; amsat-bb@amsat.org Subject: [amsat-bb] Re: KC0YBM Satellite VUCC #215 Great job Chris! You have given me several new grids as well (8-10 guestimate). 73! Zack KD8KSN -Original Message- From: John Papay Sent: Friday, June 10, 2011 7:08 PM To: amsat-bb@amsat.org Subject: [amsat-bb] KC0YBM Satellite VUCC #215 Congratulations to Chris, KC0YBM, for achieving his Satellite VUCC Award #215! I had my first contact with Chris back in April 2009. Since that time he has given me 6 more new grids and operated from many others. Chris didn't have a portable setup to take on the road so he purchased an inverter so he could run his 120vac radio in the car! This is a great example of ham ingenuity; find a way to get it done, no matter what roadblocks appear in front of you. Again, congratulations Chris. I hope to work you in many more new grids in the future! 73, John K8YSE John Papay j...@papays.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 ___ 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: Pass predictor on amsat.org
The recent computer upgrade mentioned by Paul the other day probably explains it! 73, Mark N8MH AMSAT.ORG Host updated Subject: [amsat-bb] AMSAT.ORG Host updated From: Paul Williamson Date: Wed, 8 Jun 2011 09:57:45 -0700 The AMSAT.ORG computer has been upgraded and moved to a new location (still on the UCSD campus). The new location required that a new IP address be assigned. The transition should theoretically be seamless, but some users may have trouble until their network's DNS servers take notice of the update. Unless your network admin has done something unusual, any problems should clear up by themselves within a few days at most. Please report any ongoing problems to me (kb...@amsat.org or p...@mustbeart.com if the problem prevents email from getting through to amsat.org). 73 -Paul kb...@amsat.org At 04:18 AM 6/11/2011 -0700, you wrote: >A huge "thank you" to whoever turbocharged the pass predictor on >amsat.org's web site, which I depend on for pass information. > >Requesting the next 50 passes of a given sat used to take about 20 >seconds to process. Now it returns in about one second! > >To the person(s) responsible for this upgrade: great job, and thank you! > >73 Doc KT3L >___ >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] Replacement Yaesu G-5400B Controller Terminal Strips
Good Afternoon, I have a Yaesu G-5400B Controller with a couple of semi stripped set screw. I am wondering if someone has replacement terminal strips. Has anyone one come up with a decent replacement scheme? TNX Will WC2L ___ 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: Replacement Yaesu G-5400B Controller Terminal Strips
Hello Will, I would consider re-tapping to the next size larger with a SAE thread, then add SAE machine screws or.. solder directly to the stripped terminal after removing the metric machine screw. I infrequently use these terminals, rather I have a short pigtail with a connector. Stan, W1LE Cape Cod FN41sr On 6/11/2011 5:00 PM, William Liporace - WC2L wrote: > Good Afternoon, > > I have a Yaesu G-5400B Controller with a couple of semi stripped set screw. > I am wondering if someone has replacement terminal strips. Has anyone one > come up with a decent replacement scheme? > > TNX Will WC2L > > ___ > 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: Major ISS reboost June 12th
And a furthur two big boosts set for the 15th June @ 15:05 and 19:09hrs utc. Hang on to your hats. Cjk === On 11-June-2011, 12:10:56 you wrote: === >According to Roscosmos, the ISS altitude will be raised 19.2 km tomorrow. >Until updated Keps are available from Space Track, there will be a slippage >in predictions of _approximately_ 6 minutes per day! > > >http://www.federalspace.ru/main.php?id=2&nid=11894&lang=en > >Alan >WA4SCA ___ 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] ANS-163 Bulletins
AMSAT NEWS SERVICE ANS-163 ANS is a free, weekly, news and information service of AMSAT North America, The Radio Amateur Satellite Corporation. ANS reports on the activities of a worldwide group of Amateur Radio operators who share an active interest in designing, building, launching and communicating through analog and digital Amateur Radio satellites. Please send any amateur satellite news or reports to: ans-edi...@amsat.org In this edition: * ARISSat-1 Reception Challenge * Call for Papers * AMSAT-NA Board of Directors Nominations Due by June 15th * New Items in AMSAT Store * Grid Trip to Slovakia * Satellite Shorts From All Over * 2011 AMSAT Field Day Competition * ARISS Report * AMSAT Server Upgrade SB SAT @ AMSAT $ANS-163.01 ARISSat-1 Reception Challenge AMSAT News Service Bulletin 163.01 > From AMSAT HQ SILVER SPRING, MD. June 12, 2011 To All RADIO AMATEURS BID: $ANS-163.01 ARISSat-1 Reception Challenge ARISSat-1 is scheduled for deployment from the ISS in July. It has a composite VHF downlink that will easily fit into the FUNcube Dongle receive spectrum. The telemetry is 1000 bps BPSK and can, of course, also be received with a normal SSB 2 metre receiver. The expected signal levels from ARISSat should be similar to those we expect from FUNcube itself (and also eventually from UKube) and the team are keen to discover what will be the minimum and best type of antennas for schools to use with a FCD. Therefore user experience with the ARISSat signals will be very valuable in making this determination. To encourage everyone to receive ARISSat signals we are offering a FUN reward for listeners! There are a number of categories for this challenge including: 1. The first FCD user, from each continent, who can post a spectrum recording of the received signal together with evidence of decoding the data using the ARISSat software and of sending it to the ARISSat data warehouse. 2. The first non-FCD user, from each continent, who can provide evidence of having decoded the signals and of sending it to the ARISSat data warehouse. 3. The listener, using a FCD or not, who can demonstrate satisfactory reception of the telemetry in the same ways as described above, using the "smallest" possible receive antenna. The actual closing date for this part of the challenge will be announced later. 4. All other entrants who can demonstrate that they have been having FUN! Please submit your "entries", including your location, station details (including FCD serial number where applicable), postal address and reports to g0aukamsat.org. [ANS thanks AMSAT-UK and the Southgate ARC News Site for the above information] /EX SB SAT @ AMSAT $ANS-163.02 Call for papers AMSAT News Service Bulletin 163.02 > From AMSAT HQ SILVER SPRING, MD. June 12, 2011 To All RADIO AMATEURS BID: $ANS-163.02 Technical papers are solicited for presentation at the 30th Annual ARRL and TAPR Digital Communications Conference to be held September 16-18, 2011 in Baltimore, Maryland. These papers will also be published in the Conference Proceedings (you do NOT need to attend the conference to have your paper included in the Proceedings). The submission deadline is July 31, 2011. Please send papers to: Maty Weinberg ARRL 225 Main St Newington, CT 06111 Or... you can make your submission via e-mail to: m...@arrl.org Papers will be published exactly as submitted and authors will retain all rights. 73 . . . Steve, WB8IMY ARRL [ANS thanks Steve, WB8IMY, for the above information] /EX SB SAT @ AMSAT $ANS-163.03 AMSAT-NA Board of Directors Nominations Due by June 15th AMSAT News Service Bulletin 163.03 > From AMSAT HQ SILVER SPRING, MD. June 12, 2011 To All RADIO AMATEURS BID: $ANS-163.03 It is time to submit nominations for the upcoming open seats on the AMSAT-NA Board of Directors. The deadline is June 15th. A valid nomination requires either one Member Society, or five current individual members in good standing, to nominate an AMSAT member for the position. Four director's terms expire this year: Barry Baines, WD4ASW Alan Biddle, WA4SCA Drew Glasbrenner, KO4MA Tony Monteiro, AA2TX The four candidates receiving the highest number of votes will be seated as full Board members for two year terms. The two candidates receiving the next highest number of votes will be seated as alternate Board members for one year terms. Beginning this year, in addition to traditional submissions of written nominations which remains unchanged and is the preferred method, initial nominations may be made by electronic means.=A0 These include e-mail, FAX, or electronic image of a petition. Electronic petitions should be sent to mar...@amsat.org or faxed to 301-608-3410. Written nominations, consisting of names, calls, and individual signatures, should be mailed to: AMSAT-NA 850 Sligo Ave #600 Silver Spring, MD, 20910 No matter what method is used, petitions MUST arrive no later than June 15th at the AMSAT-NA offi
[amsat-bb] celestrak.com down?
Does anyone know if there is an issue with the site? Thanks, Joe, AD7D. ___ 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
