[amsat-bb] kc0zhf WAS Satellite #324
i would like to thank all of the stations that i have worked and the qsl responses that i have got. rovers and expeditions and HI and AK stations ROCK those that are waiting for a qsl from me i am trying to get caught up they will be out soon, Rodney kc0zhf WY amsat coordinator ___ 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: kc0zhf WAS Satellite #324
Congrats Rodney!! Zack KD8KSN -Original Message- From: Rodney Waln Sent: Sunday, June 19, 2011 3:32 AM To: amsat-bb@amsat.org Subject: [amsat-bb] kc0zhf WAS Satellite #324 i would like to thank all of the stations that i have worked and the qsl responses that i have got. rovers and expeditions and HI and AK stations ROCK those that are waiting for a qsl from me i am trying to get caught up they will be out soon, Rodney kc0zhf WY amsat coordinator ___ 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: SoCal to East Texas
Happy father's day to all I think it all depends on the size of the footprint and therefore the altitude of the bird? I don't believe the FM sats have that kind of altitude. Not that I want to start the HEO vs. LEO argument on fathers day. 73 Jeff WB2SYK FN13XC Sent from Yahoo! Mail on Android ___ 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] KC0ZHF WAS #324 & KE4KOL VUCC #207
Congratulations to Jim, KE4KOL, for achieving Satellite VUCC. This is the most sought after VHF/UHF award in the world and equivalent to the DXCC program for HF & 6 meters. It's one thing to work 100 grids but the work doesn't stop until you have all of the cards in hand (or now LOTW matches). Congratulations also to Rodney, KC0ZHF who moved to Wyoming a while back, for achieving his WAS Satellite Award. Working all 50 states can be a challenge. There's always one or two states that are not active for long periods of time. It takes patience. Congratulations to both of you for your accomplishment! 73, John K8YSE ___ 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] Working ISS and or other digis
I know there are many out there that work the ISS and cube sats . The question is do any of you use Apple Mac's to do so. If you do what are you using ? I have been trying quite unsuccessfully to get a KPC3 that I got back in 97 to talk to the Mac mini using a TRENDnet TU-S9 usb to serial cable. Using MacTNC or Zmodem. They just do not see a serial port to go to. I am thinking of trying an outboard interface like signal link or one of the others with a built in sound card to use digital modes. I am getting very frustrated and not sure which way to go next. So if any of you Mac users could give me a little advice I am open to it. Thanks -73 WB8ZOM Don ___ 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: Working ISS and or other digis
It's been a while since I've done any satellite packet work, but I've used various TNCs (PK-96, TAPR TNC-2) and software (ZTerm, MultiMode, maybe MacTNC). If you aren't seeing the serial port, the problem is probably with the TRENDnet adaptor. I'm not familiar with it (never heard of it, actually), so can't help with specifics. Make sure you have up-to-date drivers for it. I've always used Keyspan USB-serial adaptors; they work well for me in both Mac OS and Windows VM modes. -- Dave, W8AAS On Jun 19, 2011, at 9:38 AM, Donald Pittman wrote: > I know there are many out there that work the ISS and cube sats . The > question is do any of you use Apple Mac's to do so. If you do what > are you > using ? I have been trying quite unsuccessfully to get a KPC3 that I > got > back in 97 to talk to the Mac mini using a TRENDnet TU-S9 usb to > serial > cable. Using MacTNC or Zmodem. They just do not see a serial port to > go to. > I am thinking of trying an outboard interface like signal link or > one of the > others with a built in sound card to use digital modes. I am getting > very > frustrated and not sure which way to go next. So if any of you Mac > users > could give me a little advice I am open to it. > Thanks > -73 WB8ZOM Don > > > ___ > 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] Fwd: ANS-170 AMSAT News Service Weekly Bulletins
- Forwarded Message - From: "JoAnne Maenpaa" To: amsat-bb@amsat.org Sent: Saturday, June 18, 2011 8:33:12 PM Subject: [amsat-bb] ANS-170 AMSAT News Service Weekly Bulletins AMSAT NEWS SERVICE ANS-170 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: * AMSAT-NA Files Formal Comments on Proposed ITAR Changes * Announcing AMSAT Project FOX Website * It's Time to Get Ready For ARISSat-1 * ARRISat-1 Team Pointers to Get Ready for SSTV Reception * North America SO-67 Schedule For Field Day * Visit the New AMSAT-UK Website * AMSAT-UK Display at First UK Space Conference * Satellite Shorts From All Over * Follow Up to Receiving STEREO-B at 219 Million KM SB SAT @ AMSAT $ANS-170.01 AMSAT-NA Files Formal Comments on Proposed ITAR Changes AMSAT News Service Bulletin 170.01 >From AMSAT HQ SILVER SPRING, MD. June 19, 2011 To All RADIO AMATEURS BID: $ANS-170.01 AMSAT submitted comments to the U.S. Department of State/Directorate of Defense Trade Controls (DDTC) on June 13, 2011 in response to their proposed rule making on International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), which would provide clarification on defense services, noting that public domain material is not subject to ITAR. AMSAT asked DDTC to not only acknowledge that public domain materials are not subject to ITAR, but to expand the scope of how they view how materials are to be placed in the public domain. AMSAT requested that rather than focus on the method of placement of materials in the public domain (e.g. printed publication), the critical criteria should be the intent of the originator to broadly and freely make such material available to anyone who has the ability to access it via appropriate means, including electronic origination and distribution. The full copy of AMSAT's comments will be published in an upcoming edition of the AMSAT Journal. An electronic copy of AMSAT's comments can be viewed on the AMSAT web at: http://tinyurl.com/3jtbff2 [ANS thanks AMSAT President Barry Baines, WD4ASW for the above Information] /EX SB SAT @ AMSAT $ANS-170.02 Announcing AMSAT Project FOX Website AMSAT News Service Bulletin 170.02 >From AMSAT HQ SILVER SPRING, MD. June 19, 2011 To All RADIO AMATEURS BID: $ANS-170.02 Alan Biddle, WA4SCA is pleased to announce that AMSAT's Project FOX website has been updated. Titled, "Introducing FOX, AMSAT-NA's Next Satellite!", this page brings you the highlights of: + "Why do we need Fox?" + A link to the Project FOX presentation slides from the Dayton AMSAT Forum + A Project FOX donation widget + FOX Project Status + High level project design goals + A call for volunteers to join the AMSAT FOX Team Begin your exploration of the AMSAT FOX project at: http://www.amsat.org/amsat-new/fox/ Here is a summary of AMSAT Project FOX design goals: Development Phase: Approved by the Board of Directors. Design in progress. Projected Launch: 2013. Space Frame Structure: Standard 1U (One Unit) CubeSat. Space Frame Size: 10 cm X 10 cm X 10 cm. Mass: Approximately 1.33 kg, ~ 3 lbs. Orbit: 600 - 800 km, circular, depending on launcher. RF:500 mW EIRP, U/V (Mode B). Deployable antennas. Transponder: High density Software Defined Transponder (SDX). Power source: Deployable solar arrays. Lithium Ion or NiCd batteries. Power mangement: Maximum Power Point Trackers. [ANS thanks Alan Biddle, WA4SCA for the above information] /EX SB SAT @ AMSAT $ANS-170.03 It's Time to Get Ready For ARISSat-1 AMSAT News Service Bulletin 170.03 >From AMSAT HQ SILVER SPRING, MD. June 19, 2011 To All RADIO AMATEURS BID: $ANS-170.03 A few weeks remain before the planned July deployment of ARISSat-1 from the ISS. The AMSAT News Service will bring you more details in the coming weeks. Here are some reminders to help you get your station ready for ARISSat-1 operation. 145.950 MHz FM Downlink: FM transmissions will cycle between a voice ID as RS01S, select tele- metry values, 24 international greeting messages in 15 languages and SSTV images. One of the messages will be a conversation between Yuri Gagarin and ground control. See the next news item for pointers to get your station ready to receive the SSTV images. 435 MHz - 145 MHz Linear Transponder: - The linear transponder will operate in Mode U/V (70 cm Up, 2m Down). It is an 16 KHz wide inverting passband and the convention will be to TX LSB on the 435 MHz uplink and RX USB on the 145 MHz downlink.
[amsat-bb] Re: Working ISS and or other digis
Try a different adaptor I use opensuse on my Mac mini and kenwood ht tnc And gps no probs Sent from my iPhone Andrew Rich On 19/06/2011, at 23:57, Dave Taylor wrote: > It's been a while since I've done any satellite packet work, but I've > used various TNCs (PK-96, TAPR TNC-2) and software (ZTerm, MultiMode, > maybe MacTNC). If you aren't seeing the serial port, the problem is > probably with the TRENDnet adaptor. I'm not familiar with it (never > heard of it, actually), so can't help with specifics. Make sure you > have up-to-date drivers for it. I've always used Keyspan USB-serial > adaptors; they work well for me in both Mac OS and Windows VM modes. > > -- Dave, W8AAS > > > On Jun 19, 2011, at 9:38 AM, Donald Pittman wrote: > >> I know there are many out there that work the ISS and cube sats . The >> question is do any of you use Apple Mac's to do so. If you do what >> are you >> using ? I have been trying quite unsuccessfully to get a KPC3 that I >> got >> back in 97 to talk to the Mac mini using a TRENDnet TU-S9 usb to >> serial >> cable. Using MacTNC or Zmodem. They just do not see a serial port to >> go to. >> I am thinking of trying an outboard interface like signal link or >> one of the >> others with a built in sound card to use digital modes. I am getting >> very >> frustrated and not sure which way to go next. So if any of you Mac >> users >> could give me a little advice I am open to it. >> Thanks >> -73 WB8ZOM Don >> >> >> ___ >> 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: Working ISS and or other digis
On Sun, 2011-06-19 at 09:38 -0400, Donald Pittman wrote: > I know there are many out there that work the ISS and cube sats . The > question is do any of you use Apple Mac's to do so. If you do what are you > using ? I have been trying quite unsuccessfully to get a KPC3 that I got > back in 97 to talk to the Mac mini using a TRENDnet TU-S9 usb to serial I know that all the Kantronics TNCs I've tried have been flaky as hell on USB-to-serial converters, probably because they don't provide the full voltage swing that the TNC looks for. I did consider building a converter with a proper level shifter, but an easier solution was to give the KAM to someone with a PC with a real serial port and just stick to using a Tiny-2 when mobile ;-) In summary, Kantronics KPC-3 == works, kind of; Kantronics KAM == no input, output OK (never gets past the autobaud screen); various Tiny-2-alikes == perfectly okay with USB-to-serial or real serial ports. 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] 2M1EUB/P QRV IOTA EU010 ......NW SCOTLAND
Hi all just a reminder as from 3.July .11 ill be qrv from ISLAND OF HARRIS AND LEWIS AND SKYE N.W.Scotland for 14 days look out for me on AO7 and other birds...opperations from the van...more info on qrz. de paul 2E1EUB ___ 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] Working FO-29
Ted It's been a while since I've worked FO-29 but never had any trouble using ft-847 and macdoppler pro software or satpc32. Have you tried using cw first as sometimes that makes it easier to initially find your own signal coming back. If you're not using radio control software though it will be tricky to say the least. I remember those days :) 73 good luck Rick W2JAZ On Sunday, June 19, 2011, wrote: > Send AMSAT-BB mailing list submissions to > amsat-bb@amsat.org > > To subscribe or unsubscribe via the World Wide Web, visit > http://amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb > or, via email, send a message with subject or body 'help' to > amsat-bb-requ...@amsat.org > > You can reach the person managing the list at > amsat-bb-ow...@amsat.org > > When replying, please edit your Subject line so it is more specific > than "Re: Contents of AMSAT-BB digest..." > > > Today's Topics: > > 1. FO-29 ? (Ted) > 2. SoCal to East Texas (Eric Fort) > 3. Re: FO-29 ? (Jim Jerzycke) > 4. ANS-170 AMSAT News Service Weekly Bulletins (JoAnne Maenpaa) > 5. VUCC # 207 (KE4KOL) > 6. Re: VUCC # 207 (Zachary Beougher) > 7. Re: SoCal to East Texas (g0...@aol.com) > 8. Re: SoCal to East Texas (i8cvs) > 9. kc0zhf WAS Satellite #324 (Rodney Waln) > 10. Re: kc0zhf WAS Satellite #324 (Zachary Beougher) > 11. Re: SoCal to East Texas (Jeffrey Koehler) > 12. KC0ZHF WAS #324 & KE4KOL VUCC #207 (John Papay) > 13. Working ISS and or other digis (Donald Pittman) > 14. Re: Working ISS and or other digis (Dave Taylor) > 15. Fwd: ANS-170 AMSAT News Service Weekly Bulletins > (wa4...@comcast.net) > > > -- > > Message: 1 > Date: Sat, 18 Jun 2011 15:33:59 -0700 > From: "Ted" > Subject: [amsat-bb] FO-29 ? > To: > Message-ID: > Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii" > > Is the frequency info on the amsat page accurate? > > Also, are both up/dn USB? Any tone? I just have no luck tuning that sat > for some reason.. > > Thank you, > > Ted K7TRK > > > -- > > Message: 2 > Date: Sat, 18 Jun 2011 16:05:06 -0700 > From: Eric Fort > Subject: [amsat-bb] SoCal to East Texas > To: Amsat BB > Message-ID: > Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1 > > A Technician class friend of mine and I would like to ragchew between > His QTH in Lindale, TX (32.495164 N, 95.513233 W) and My QTH in > Phelan, CA (34.436400 N, 117.468649 W) with the exception of oscar 0 > is anything flying that would enable this on a frequency above 50MHZ? > > Thanks, > > Eric > AF6EP > > > -- > > Message: 3 > Date: Sat, 18 Jun 2011 23:21:41 + > From: Jim Jerzycke > Subject: [amsat-bb] Re: FO-29 ? > To: Ted > Cc: amsat-bb@amsat.org > Message-ID: <4dfd3305.9080...@verizon.net> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1; format=flowed > > Uplink is LSB, downlink is USB as it's an inverting transponder. > > "Tone" is NEVER used on linear birds. > > On 06/18/2011 10:33 PM, Ted wrote: >> Is the frequency info on the amsat page accurate? >> >> Also, are both up/dn USB? Any tone? I just have no luck tuning that sat >> for some reason.. >> >> Thank you, >> >> Ted K7TRK >> ___ >> 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 >> > > > > -- > > Message: 4 > Date: Sat, 18 Jun 2011 20:33:12 -0500 > From: "JoAnne Maenpaa" > Subject: [amsat-bb] ANS-170 AMSAT News Service Weekly Bulletins > To: > Message-ID: <000701cc2e20$dafe6cc0$90fb4640$@net> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii" > > AMSAT NEWS SERVICE > ANS-170 > > 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: > > * AMSAT-NA Files Formal Comments on Proposed ITAR Changes > * Announcing AMSAT Project FOX Website > * It's Time to Get Ready For ARISSat-1 > * ARRISat-1 Team Pointers to Get Ready for SSTV Reception > * North America SO-67 Schedule For Field Day > * Visit the New AMSAT-UK Website > * AMSAT-UK Display at First UK Space Conference > * Satellite Shorts From All Over > * Follow Up to Receiving STEREO-B at 219 Million KM > > > SB SAT @ AMSAT $ANS-170.01 > AMSAT-NA Files Formal Comments on Proposed ITAR Changes > > AMSAT News Service Bulletin 170.01 > >From AMSAT HQ SILVER SPRING, MD. > June 19, 2011 > To All RADIO AMATEURS > BID: $ANS-170.01 > > AMSAT submitted comm
[amsat-bb] Re: FO-29 ?
If you renewed your membership, unless you are a life member, you get a FREE satellite freq guide and all the latest info on current sats is on this convenient laminated list to keep near your satellite equipment for reference... Go to the AMSAT store and buy one for $5.00 and help future sats arise... 73, Dee, NB2F -Original Message- From: amsat-bb-boun...@amsat.org [mailto:amsat-bb-boun...@amsat.org] On Behalf Of Ted Sent: Saturday, June 18, 2011 6:34 PM To: amsat-bb@amsat.org Subject: [amsat-bb] FO-29 ? Is the frequency info on the amsat page accurate? Also, are both up/dn USB? Any tone? I just have no luck tuning that sat for some reason.. Thank you, Ted K7TRK ___ 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] Bounced Emails
I believe my emails are getting routing thru arrl.org. And it think arrl.org site is down. But if not, my email account on arrl.org will not test ok. So I am not getting any email off the bulletin board. Can someone tell me how to have it routed directly to my ke4...@bellsouth.net account? Thanks, Jim Bennett KE4KOL ___ 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: SoCal to East Texas (Eric Fort)
>> ... ragchew ... between TX and Phelan, CA ... No birds. How about Echolink? If you both have Apple iPhones or iPod touch units, iPTT is a fun app. Clint, K6LCS ___ 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: Bounced ARRL.ORG Email
Their forwarding service just worked instantly for me for a test ... Log in to ARRL.org Clink Edit Your Profile Go to Edit Account / Account Info - make sure your email address is entered there properly Make sure the box is checked to opt-in for their email forwarding service. 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: Working FO-29
FO-29 performs well. Its a shame I often find myself the only one on during the pass. Just me and my downlink. As stated by others in the past, here are a few hints. USB always on the downlink (that means LSB on the uplink for inverting transponders). Use CW to find yourself quickly on the downlink. When using computer control, unlock your TX and RX VFO's momentarily, listen to your downlink while adjusting your uplink. Match the pitch of the CW downlink to the pitch of your local sidetone (or adjust your uplink to where your own voice sounds natural in SSB). Lock your VFO's again and your ready to make QSO's. John Belstner W9EN Valley Center, CA DM13le ___ 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 repeater temporarily suspended
Hi folks, Last week Thursday flash memory of a CAN controller on Sumbandila was corrupted by a probable radiation event. It does not affect satellite health but prevents activation of the amateur radio repeater. Similar problems occurred in October 2009 and December 2010 and were corrected. The fix will take many days. Activation of the repeater for Field Day in the USA remains a priority but is unlikely at this stage. 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] Re: Bounced ARRL.ORG Email
At 02:48 PM 6/19/2011, you wrote: >Their forwarding service just worked instantly for me for a test ... REMEMBER that both ARRL as well as the AMSAT is a "forwarding" service. many words the we use in our day to day operation are in their "reject" list. If you ever feel your not getting post you can always change back to you ISP address for a fast and dirty test. That is how I found out about the problem. ___ 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: Working FO-29
- Original Message - From: "John M. Belstner" To: Sent: Sunday, June 19, 2011 10:32 PM Subject: [amsat-bb] Re: Working FO-29 > FO-29 performs well. Its a shame I often find myself the only one on > during the pass. Just me and my downlink. > > As stated by others in the past, here are a few hints. > > USB always on the downlink (that means LSB on the uplink for inverting > transponders). > > Use CW to find yourself quickly on the downlink. > > When using computer control, unlock your TX and RX VFO's momentarily, > listen to your downlink while adjusting your uplink. Match the pitch of > the CW downlink to the pitch of your local sidetone (or adjust your uplink > to where your own voice sounds natural in SSB). Lock your VFO's again > and your ready to make QSO's. > > John Belstner W9EN > Valley Center, CA DM13le Hi John, W9EN You are alone on FO-29 because for many years the most part of satellite users were using hand-held FM equipments and arrow antennas to say only call letter and locator on FM single channel LEO satellites to collect grids. Now the FM satellite situation is critical and probably the satellite community will get up and will remember the existence of linear transponders on VO-52, FO-29, and OSCAR-7 with plenty of bandwidth for many QSO's all at the same time and for long chat. Here in Europe the most popular satellite is VO-52 but OSCAR-7 and FO-29 are plenty of users. 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] Re: Working FO-29
Well I'm doing a dry run in the backyard for field day tomorrow. I'll be on cw and SSB on the 4:38 EDT pass Monday. On Jun 19, 2011, at 4:32 PM, "John M. Belstner" wrote: > FO-29 performs well. Its a shame I often find myself the only one on during > the > pass. Just me and my downlink. > > As stated by others in the past, here are a few hints. > > USB always on the downlink (that means LSB on the uplink for inverting > transponders). > > Use CW to find yourself quickly on the downlink. > > When using computer control, unlock your TX and RX VFO's momentarily, listen > to > your downlink while adjusting your uplink. Match the pitch of the CW > downlink > to the pitch of your local sidetone (or adjust your uplink to where your own > voice sounds natural in SSB). Lock your VFO's again and your ready to make > QSO's. > > > > John Belstner W9EN > Valley Center, CA DM13le > ___ > 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
