[amsat-bb] ARISSAT-1 still fully functional (12:20utc) (incl mp3 recordings)
03 Jan 2012 / 12:16 UTC pass: ARISSAT-1 satellite is still fully functional. MP3 recording of CW transmission via the transponder: "PA3GUO ARISSAT1 03JAN2012" (Jan 03,2012 / 12:16 utc) http://www.pa3guo.com/arissat1_cw_03jan2012_1216utc_pa3guo.mp3 MP3 recording of FM (voice) telemetry at 145.950 MHz (Jan 03,2012 / 12:21 utc) http://www.pa3guo.com/arissat1_telem_voice_03jan2012_1221utc_pa3guo.mp3 SSTV picture: http://www.pa3guo.com/arissat1_sstv_03jan2012_1216utc_pa3guo.jpg -- Henk, PA3GUO The Netherlands ___ 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] ARISSAT-1: 13:50utc pass: still functional
Also the 13:50utc pass: satellite still functioning correct 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] ARISSat-1 descending rapidly
According to the morning numbers from Space Track, ARISSat-1 is down to 191 km, and losing about 1.5 km per orbit, or about 1 km per hour. The drag effects are increasing rapidly, so TODAY would be an excellent time to make any last minute QSOs through the transponder. Thanks to those who are keeping live telemetry flowing. This is one tough satellite! 73s, 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: ARISSat-1 descending rapidly
1504 UTC pass on January 3 was quite loud - and long - here in western NC. (Supposed to have been only 36 degree pass, but I suspect that isn't correct :-) ) Philip N4HF On Tue, Jan 3, 2012 at 9:13 AM, Alan P. Biddle wrote: > According to the morning numbers from Space Track, ARISSat-1 is down to 191 > km, and losing about 1.5 km per orbit, or about 1 km per hour. The drag > effects are increasing rapidly, so TODAY would be an excellent time to make > any last minute QSOs through the transponder. Thanks to those who are > keeping live telemetry flowing. > > This is one tough satellite! > > 73s, > > 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 > ___ 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: ARISSat-1 descending rapidly
Hi all, Just worked 2E0SQL ( Peter ) over here in the UK at 1520 hrs ,still strong but caught me on the 180 degree turn of my rotator. He was 5 / 8-9 and also monitored the FM transmissions on a separate radio with afixed antenna. Ken Eaton GW1FKY ___ 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] Arissat-1: Keeps on ticking (but is it taking a licking?)
A nice strong pass over NH around 1500z. Many telemetry frames decoded and forwarded. The little guy is still going strong! Oddly, the doppler predictions seemed to be pretty close today even at its highest point when the frequency changes most rapidly. Is there low solar activity or something? Anyway, I have notced pretty high temps in a few places, for example the IHU temp has been in the 60s. RF was in the 70s once, I think. The solar cells are high, but that's not surprising anyway with the sun shining on them. Hoping for another pass around 2115z. Burns, W2BFJ ___ 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: ARISSat-1 descending rapidly
anyone care to make predictions on re entry? or anyplace someone can see current locations? it is incredibly clear and cold here, it would be neat if we could actually watch her come in. Joe WB9SBD The Original Rolling Ball Clock Idle Tyme Idle-Tyme.com http://www.idle-tyme.com On 1/3/2012 9:11 AM, Philip Jenkins wrote: 1504 UTC pass on January 3 was quite loud - and long - here in western NC. (Supposed to have been only 36 degree pass, but I suspect that isn't correct :-) ) Philip N4HF On Tue, Jan 3, 2012 at 9:13 AM, Alan P. Biddle wrote: According to the morning numbers from Space Track, ARISSat-1 is down to 191 km, and losing about 1.5 km per orbit, or about 1 km per hour. The drag effects are increasing rapidly, so TODAY would be an excellent time to make any last minute QSOs through the transponder. Thanks to those who are keeping live telemetry flowing. This is one tough satellite! 73s, 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 ___ 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] Meteor Pings at Space Weather Radio
Hello Everyone, Here is one "Satellite Short" which would be too late if we waited for the weekend ANS news cycle: + The annual Quadrantid meteor shower will peak on January 4. Fore- casters expect the shower to peak around 07:20 UT (02:20 am EST) on Wednesday morning, January 4. At maximum, as many as 100 meteors per hour could emerge from a radiant near Polaris, the north star. You can listen to the meteor pings on-line. The meteor echoes from the Air Force Space Surveillance Radar in Texas detects a meteor or satellite as it passes over the facility. Follow the link at: http://www.spaceweatherradio.com/ -- 73 de JoAnne K9JKM k9...@amsat.org Editor, AMSAT News Service ___ 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: ARISSat-1 descending rapidly
It is 17 miuntes ahead of my 5 day old keps... Heard in Maryland at 11:43 EST (1643z). Bob -Original Message- From: amsat-bb-boun...@amsat.org [mailto:amsat-bb-boun...@amsat.org] On Behalf Of Joe Sent: Tuesday, January 03, 2012 11:09 AM To: amsat-bb@amsat.org Subject: [amsat-bb] Re: ARISSat-1 descending rapidly anyone care to make predictions on re entry? or anyplace someone can see current locations? it is incredibly clear and cold here, it would be neat if we could actually watch her come in. Joe WB9SBD The Original Rolling Ball Clock Idle Tyme Idle-Tyme.com http://www.idle-tyme.com On 1/3/2012 9:11 AM, Philip Jenkins wrote: > 1504 UTC pass on January 3 was quite loud - and long - here in western NC. > (Supposed to have been only 36 degree pass, but I suspect that isn't > correct :-) ) > > Philip N4HF > > On Tue, Jan 3, 2012 at 9:13 AM, Alan P. Biddle wrote: > >> According to the morning numbers from Space Track, ARISSat-1 is down to 191 >> km, and losing about 1.5 km per orbit, or about 1 km per hour. The drag >> effects are increasing rapidly, so TODAY would be an excellent time to make >> any last minute QSOs through the transponder. Thanks to those who are >> keeping live telemetry flowing. >> >> This is one tough satellite! >> >> 73s, >> >> 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 >> > ___ > 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] Looking for a G3RUH dish
Hi all, I'm looking for one of the 60cm G3RUH dishes, with or without the patch feed. Maybe someone who was active on AO-40, but not on the LEOs? Email me if you can help. 73, Drew KO4MA ___ Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author. Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite program! Subscription settings: http://amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb
[amsat-bb] ARISSat-1 RADIOSKAF-V KEDR Reception
All, Report that 1st part of 16:34Z pass covering Cincinnati was strong. A couple of minutes later noted some erratic behavior on trying to receive own transmitted CW, then return signal became weak. Did hear some good CW "dots" but no call letters followed. Try next pass at 18:08 Z I will be correcting for doppler to receive my signal on 145.930. Will listen for any stations CW or USB. Farrell Winder, W8ZCF ___ 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: ARISSat-1 descending rapidly
> 17 minutes ahead of my 5 day old keps The N2YO tracker seemed pretty close for AOS and LOS at my QTH: http://www.n2yo.com/?s=37772 -- 73 de JoAnne K9JKM k9...@amsat.org ___ 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] Arissat-1 reentry?
Hello everybody: This is David EA4SG. Just a moment ago at 16:54 UTC while the Arissat-1 was over the vertical of Madrid, I was listening to the SAT and it stopped/interrumped suddenly its transmissions while it was still in a theorical "sunny or iluminated area". Not sure if it was the final re-entry but It could be. So I decided to leave this info here. The last sent voice message sent was the italian one and at the end of the secret word, it stopped. A moment before, I was able to record around 40 seconds of CW telemetry in 145.919 Khz but very poor signal/noise rate. Best 73s David EA4SG ___ 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: Need East Coast
Yep, It just takes a little dedication. I was operating VERY casually this year mostly only on Ao-27 and a little on SO-50. The result for 2011 is: 470 QSOs, 41 states, 175 grids. Keep trying, folks! And good work Clayton! 73, John, K6YK On Mon, 2 Jan 2012 21:42:10 -0600 Clayton Coleman W5PFG writes: > Since becoming active on satellites again in April 2011, I have > managed to work 48 states on the FM transponders with portable > equipment. I did not set out to accomplish this minor feat on FM > alone because I do also operate VO-52, AO-7, and FO-29 /P. Hawaii > is > impossible for me unless AO-7 is used. New Hampshire is the other > state I need but I've got several options to get it confirmed if I > would just sit down and schedule one with friends. Maine is not > common but New Hampshire seems less common in my ~8 month window of > activity. All good award confirmations come to those who wait, > right? > What fun is chasing an award if it's easy? > > There are lots of active grids, states, and countries available for > paper chasers on the birds. More importantly, there are many > genuine > and experienced operators for which the satellite community can be > grateful. Whether a casual operator, a paper chaser, or DX-hound, > the > current operational birds have a lot to offer proportionate to what > you put into working them. > > My suspicion is there is a group of "been there, done that" > experienced operators that don't get on and operate much any more. > Maybe this is because there's not a HEO satellite, maybe they have > all > the wall paper they want, perhaps they get annoyed the LIDs on FM > transponders, or maybe they are just waiting on the "next great > bird" > to get them active again. In any case, I would invite those of you > who have not operated the current satellites in recent times to get > on > the air so that some of us "newcomers" have a chance to be > acquainted > with you. > > Looking forward to contact with you in 2012. > > 73, > Clayton > W5PFG LifeLock® Official Site Identity Theft Can Happen to Anyone So Get Protection with LifeLock. http://thirdpartyoffers.juno.com/TGL3141/4f033dbde7d2410f1eeest03vuc ___ 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: Arissat-1 reentry?
- Mensagem original - De: "David" Para: Enviado: terça-feira, 3 de Janeiro de 2012 17:13 Assunto: [amsat-bb] Arissat-1 reentry? Hello everybody: This is David EA4SG. Just a moment ago at 16:54 UTC while the Arissat-1 was over the vertical of Madrid, I was listening to the SAT and it stopped/interrumped suddenly its transmissions while it was still in a theorical "sunny or iluminated area". Not sure if it was the final re-entry but It could be. Hola David The reason for that was the sat in LOW POWER mode. It was ON again after 2 minutes, but already after our horizon (LOS). Hopefully we can listen again at 1820z. 73 F.Costa, CT1EAT http://ct1eat.no.sapo.pt ___ 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] ARISSat-1 in So CA
Current pass (like RIGHT NOW - 10:03AM PST) was three minutes "ahead" of AMSAT-NA's Keplerian data. But I couldn't have asked for better reception ... Temps were 42C and 41C ... Clint Bradford, 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] ARISSAT-1
All, Copied beacon for pass at around 1800Z. Copied W8ZCF on cw through transponder at 18:10Z at about 3 deg elevation. Voice beacon also observed briefly. 73 WC7V Kerry ___ 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] ARISSAT-1
Monitored the satellite fm broadcast at 1805z keps seem current keps seem accurate, signal dropped out at the calcuated time. 73 Bob W7LRD Seattle ___ 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] ARISSat-1 RADIOSKAF-V KEDR Status
Still loud and clear on the 18:08Z Cincinnati pass. Downlink on own signal good but no response to CQ.. Try the next one at 19:41Z . Farrell Winder, W8ZCF Cincinnati, OH ___ 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