[amsat-bb] Re: VO-52 Update

[i8cvs]

Hi Mani, VU2WMY

Please informe Mr T PARIMALARANGAN from ISTRAC/ISRO
that they have a wrong orbit number for switch ON VO-52 in orbit
37101/37102 today, the 14th March 2012 / 14:00 UT

The correct orbit number at 14:00 UTC to day the 14th March 2012
is 37095

Please find here included the latest keplerian elements for VO-52 from

http://celestrak.com/NORAD/elements/amateur.txt


VO-52
1 28650U 05017B   12072.89763100  .1519  0-0  19321-3 0   503
2 28650  97.6075 108.5267 0026587   0.1029   0.0154 14.82737346370708

73" de

i8CVS Domenico

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Sent: Wednesday, March 14, 2012 7:23 AM
Subject: [amsat-bb] VO-52 Update


>
>
> Find below the latest information received from Operations Director
> VO-52 regarding the transponder switch 'ON'.
>
> Mani, VU2WMY
> --
--
>
> Dear Sir,
>
> 1  HAMSAT Paylaod Transponder-2 shall be switched ON in orbit:
> 37101/37102 today, the 14th March 2012 / 14:00 UT
> 2  Elevation for Bangalore: 33 deg. This visibility facilitates good
> command operation and observation of the satellite bus/Dutch
> transponder performance in real-time
> 5  Mr. Subramani VU2WMY, ISAC is requested to do the needful in
> alerting the HAM Community and also to arrange for the feedbak to my
> mail ID (tpran...@istrac.org), immediately after the contact
>
> With Best Regards
>
> T PARIMALARANGAN
>
> ISTRAC/ISRO
> Ph:  080 - 2202 9011 (O)
> 080 - 2535 0132 (R)
> 0 - 9480333563 (M)
> 080 - 2202 9062 (F)
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[amsat-bb] Re: VO-52 Update

[Mani VU2WMY]

Hi Domenico,
I'm aware of the difference in the orbit numbers between us and  
ISTRAC. In fact the orbit number mentioned by Mr. Parimalarangan is  
for our internal reference, which I should have deleted.


You are right, the orbit number is 37095 which we follow. There shall  
be no doubt about the date and time, as it is correct and it is March  
14th & 14:00 UT.


Thanks for pointing that difference and I appreciate your keen  
observation. I update the kep elements all most every day and thanks  
for posting the latest keps.


73 de
Mani VU2WMY



Quoting i8cvs :


Hi Mani, VU2WMY

Please informe Mr T PARIMALARANGAN from ISTRAC/ISRO
that they have a wrong orbit number for switch ON VO-52 in orbit
37101/37102 today, the 14th March 2012 / 14:00 UT

The correct orbit number at 14:00 UTC to day the 14th March 2012
is 37095

Please find here included the latest keplerian elements for VO-52 from

http://celestrak.com/NORAD/elements/amateur.txt


VO-52
1 28650U 05017B   12072.89763100  .1519  0-0  19321-3 0   503
2 28650  97.6075 108.5267 0026587   0.1029   0.0154 14.82737346370708

73" de

i8CVS Domenico

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Sent: Wednesday, March 14, 2012 7:23 AM
Subject: [amsat-bb] VO-52 Update





Find below the latest information received from Operations Director
VO-52 regarding the transponder switch 'ON'.

Mani, VU2WMY
--

--


Dear Sir,

1  HAMSAT Paylaod Transponder-2 shall be switched ON in orbit:
37101/37102 today, the 14th March 2012 / 14:00 UT
2  Elevation for Bangalore: 33 deg. This visibility facilitates good
command operation and observation of the satellite bus/Dutch
transponder performance in real-time
5  Mr. Subramani VU2WMY, ISAC is requested to do the needful in
alerting the HAM Community and also to arrange for the feedbak to my
mail ID (tpran...@istrac.org), immediately after the contact

With Best Regards

T PARIMALARANGAN

ISTRAC/ISRO
Ph:  080 - 2202 9011 (O)
080 - 2535 0132 (R)
0 - 9480333563 (M)
080 - 2202 9062 (F)

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Mani, VU2WMY
Secretary & Station-In-Charge
Upagrah Amateur Radio Club VU2URC
ISRO Satellite Centre
HAL Airport Road, Bangalore-560 017.
Phone:(O)91-80-25082054/2598/2192
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[amsat-bb] Dutch Transponder on-baord HAMSAT VO-52 'Turned On'

[Mani VU2WMY]

Dear HAMSAT VO-52 users,
The commands to 'Turn On' the transponder # 2 (Dutch transponder, made  
by Williams PE1RAH) on-board HAMSAT VO-52 was successfully sent during  
14:00 UT 35 deg ascending Node pass over Bangalore, India.


The sent commands were successfully received, acknowledged and  
confirmed by the telemetry. Subsequently, the transponder # 2 is now  
'ON' and Williams CW message beacon was heard again after a gap of  
approximately 6 years & 4 months.


The beacon signal was heard loud and strong here at Bangalore.



A detailed Initial reports addressed to:
tpran...@istrac.org
and a copy to
w...@isac.gov.in
would be greatly appreciated.


73 de

Mani, VU2WMY
Secretary & Station-In-Charge
Upagrah Amateur Radio Club VU2URC
ISRO Satellite Centre
HAL Airport Road, Bangalore-560 017.
Phone:(O)91-80-25082054/2598/2192
Mobile:  91-80-98803 41456
E-mail ID: w...@isac.gov.in
   vu2wmy_m...@yahoo.com
   isroh...@yahoo.com


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[amsat-bb] Re: [amsatindia] Dutch Transponder on-baord HAMSAT VO-52 'Turned On'

[Nitin Muttin]

This is great news, Thanks to all at ISRO in making this happen. I was able to 
hear the beacon and a recording is available 
at http://vu3tyg.addr.com/Telemetry/VO-52/

73
Nitin [VU3TYG]



 From: Mani VU2WMY 
To: "BB, AMSAT" ; AMSAT-INDIA ; 
VUHAMS  
Cc: VU3TYG ; PE1RAH ; RANGAN 
 
Sent: Wednesday, 14 March 2012 7:41 PM
Subject: [amsatindia] Dutch Transponder on-baord HAMSAT VO-52 'Turned On'
 

  
Dear HAMSAT VO-52 users,
The commands to 'Turn On' the transponder # 2 (Dutch transponder, made 
by Williams PE1RAH) on-board HAMSAT VO-52 was successfully sent during 
14:00 UT 35 deg ascending Node pass over Bangalore, India.

The sent commands were successfully received, acknowledged and 
confirmed by the telemetry. Subsequently, the transponder # 2 is now 
'ON' and Williams CW message beacon was heard again after a gap of 
approximately 6 years & 4 months.

The beacon signal was heard loud and strong here at Bangalore.

A detailed Initial reports addressed to:
tpran...@istrac.org
and a copy to
w...@isac.gov.in
would be greatly appreciated.

73 de

Mani, VU2WMY
Secretary & Station-In-Charge
Upagrah Amateur Radio Club VU2URC
ISRO Satellite Centre
HAL Airport Road, Bangalore-560 017.
Phone:(O)91-80-25082054/2598/2192
Mobile:  91-80-98803 41456
E-mail ID: w...@isac.gov.in
vu2wmy_m...@yahoo.com
isroh...@yahoo.com

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[amsat-bb] VO-52 beacon heard I think

[Ib Christoffersen]

Hi all,
I think I had a very small signal from Williams beacon frequency.
Pass with AOS here in Copenhagen 1422 UTC - but just 1 degree of elevation
in my worst direction.
Hope I am right.
Should be a good pass over NA in a few minutes.
73 OZ1MY
Ib


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[amsat-bb] Re: Dutch Transponder on-baord HAMSAT VO-52 'Turned On'

[Ulip Željko]

Mani C O N G R A T U L A T I O N S !!!

73
  Zeljko 9A2EY


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Of Mani VU2WMY
Sent: Wednesday, March 14, 2012 3:11 PM
To: BB, AMSAT; AMSAT-INDIA; VUHAMS
Cc: RANGAN; PE1RAH; VU3TYG
Subject: [amsat-bb] Dutch Transponder on-baord HAMSAT VO-52 'Turned On'

Dear HAMSAT VO-52 users,
The commands to 'Turn On' the transponder # 2 (Dutch transponder, made  
by Williams PE1RAH) on-board HAMSAT VO-52 was successfully sent during  
14:00 UT 35 deg ascending Node pass over Bangalore, India.

The sent commands were successfully received, acknowledged and  
confirmed by the telemetry. Subsequently, the transponder # 2 is now  
'ON' and Williams CW message beacon was heard again after a gap of  
approximately 6 years & 4 months.

The beacon signal was heard loud and strong here at Bangalore.



A detailed Initial reports addressed to:
tpran...@istrac.org
and a copy to
w...@isac.gov.in
would be greatly appreciated.


73 de

Mani, VU2WMY
Secretary & Station-In-Charge
Upagrah Amateur Radio Club VU2URC
ISRO Satellite Centre
HAL Airport Road, Bangalore-560 017.
Phone:(O)91-80-25082054/2598/2192
Mobile:  91-80-98803 41456
E-mail ID: w...@isac.gov.in
vu2wmy_m...@yahoo.com
isroh...@yahoo.com


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[amsat-bb] FW: Dutch Transponder on-baord HAMSAT VO-52 'Turned On'

[Ulip Željko]

Mani C O N G R A T U L A T I O N S !!!

73
  Zeljko 9A2EY



-Original Message-
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Of Mani VU2WMY
Sent: Wednesday, March 14, 2012 3:11 PM
To: BB, AMSAT; AMSAT-INDIA; VUHAMS
Cc: RANGAN; PE1RAH; VU3TYG
Subject: [amsat-bb] Dutch Transponder on-baord HAMSAT VO-52 'Turned On'

Dear HAMSAT VO-52 users,
The commands to 'Turn On' the transponder # 2 (Dutch transponder, made  
by Williams PE1RAH) on-board HAMSAT VO-52 was successfully sent during  
14:00 UT 35 deg ascending Node pass over Bangalore, India.

The sent commands were successfully received, acknowledged and  
confirmed by the telemetry. Subsequently, the transponder # 2 is now  
'ON' and Williams CW message beacon was heard again after a gap of  
approximately 6 years & 4 months.

The beacon signal was heard loud and strong here at Bangalore.



A detailed Initial reports addressed to:
tpran...@istrac.org
and a copy to
w...@isac.gov.in
would be greatly appreciated.


73 de

Mani, VU2WMY
Secretary & Station-In-Charge
Upagrah Amateur Radio Club VU2URC
ISRO Satellite Centre
HAL Airport Road, Bangalore-560 017.
Phone:(O)91-80-25082054/2598/2192
Mobile:  91-80-98803 41456
E-mail ID: w...@isac.gov.in
vu2wmy_m...@yahoo.com
isroh...@yahoo.com


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[amsat-bb] Re: Dutch Transponder on-baord HAMSAT VO-52 'Turned On'

[Dave Webb KB1PVH]

  VO-52 is sounding very strong. I just had a quick QSO with K8YSE,
KC7MG,and W7JPI.

Dave - KB1PVH

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[amsat-bb] VO-52 Loud and Clear 3/14/2012 1430z

[John Papay]

VO-52 was in use over North America shortly after
being turn on over India.  The pass around 1430utc
was active with W7JPI, KC7MG, KB1PVH and KN6ZA?  The
beacon was also heard.  Signals were strong from the
satellite.  Congratulations to everyone in India involved
in the restoration.  I hope it will continue to operate
as it has in past years!  It is good to have it back!
73,
John K8YSE
EN91dh

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[amsat-bb] Re: VO-52 beacon heard I think

[Peter Portanova]

Ib,

Just received the transponder at 11 degrees in FN30, sounded very healthy!

73's Pete
WB2OQQ
www.massapequanyweather.com
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[amsat-bb] TS-790 and satellite gear for sale

[William Liporace - WC2L]

I have a TS-790 for sale. This unit the 1.3 GHz module install. 
The radio was repaired and aligned by AVVID. 

There is a power supply available if interested. 

If your local, I also have the Yaesu G5400 w/ fiberglass boom. 

I do have the ARRL PIC controller available with the rotor.
I do have a 2 & 440 satellite antennas (sorry not at home to count elements)

 

Please contact off the list

Will WC2L

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[amsat-bb] VO52

[ingejack]

loud and clear into DM42 Arizona this morning,. Thaks very much..
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[amsat-bb] Good To Hear VO-52 is Back

[Keith O'Brien]

March 14 1437 UTC

Big signal from VO-52 this local morning. The Dutch transponder was very strong 
from AOS to LOS at a max elevation of 14 Degrees here in West Central Florida.

I was able to reduce my output to as low as it would go, 2.7 watts SSB,  and 
still able to hear myself very well. The CW beacon sounded a little wobbly, 
probably from others running higher power. 


CW beacon Text : HI HI HI THIS IS VU SAT WITH THE DUTCH MODE UV TRANSPONDER 
MADE BY WILLIAM LEIJENAAR 73 DE PE1RAH

Congrats to all those responsible for getting VO-52 back on again. It sound 
real good and nice to have an old friend back with us. 


73 Keith N4ZQ
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[amsat-bb] Cherryville NJ hamfest

[kb2m]

If anyone plans on setting up an AMSAT booth at the Cherryville, NJ hamfest on 
March 17 I will be there to assist. Let me know offlist.

73 Jeff kb2m
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[amsat-bb] VO52

[ingejack]

Very strong into Arizona DM42 This morning. Had qso with w7jpi k8yse kb1pbh
Jack/kc7mg
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[amsat-bb] Dutch Transponder on-baord HAMSAT VO-52 'Turned On'

[Mani VU2WMY]

Dear Friends,
I take this opportunity to sincerely thank each and every user and  
well wishers, who have been following and monitoring closely all those  
events and activities that followed since the interruption on 28th  
February 2012.


Thanks for all those encouraging and supporting expressions!

The initial telemetry reports indicated all the crucial and critical  
parameters to be normal and satisfactory and we do hope 'HAMSAT VO-52'  
would be available with much stronger power. The overall spacecraft  
health is in 'Excellent Condition' and all that we need to do is to  
monitor the transponder parameters.


14:05 UT on 14 March was a moment of great satisfaction and joy to all  
of us here in bringing 'HAMSAT VO-52'back to life. It also gives us  
great pleasure to note that 'HAMSAT VO-52'from India/ISRO has a earned  
a name in the history of 'Amateur Radio Satellites'.


On behalf of everyone, I take this opportunity to sincerely thank  
particularly, Mr. Parimalarangan-Operations Director for his hard work  
and great efforts besides his exemplary technical competence and  
skills exhibited in recovering back 'HAMSAT VO-52'.


Also my sincere thanks to Mission Director Mr. R. Suresh and the  
entire 'HAMSAT VO-52' Mission Management and Project teams for all the  
support, encouragement and recognition provided to 'Amateur Radio  
World'.


My Good wishes to VO-52 and the transponders on-board for a 'Healthy  
and Long Life'.



My Good wishes & Greetings, once again to Williams PE1RAH.

73

Mani, VU2WMY
Secretary & Station-In-Charge
Upagrah Amateur Radio Club VU2URC
ISRO Satellite Centre
HAL Airport Road, Bangalore-560 017.
Phone:(O)91-80-25082054/2598/2192
Mobile:  91-80-98803 41456
E-mail ID: w...@isac.gov.in
   vu2wmy_m...@yahoo.com
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[amsat-bb] 15:38 UTC Pass over India

[Nitin Muttin]

Tried working thru the transponder and it was sounding good, Power was ~5 watts 
on sideband. Congratulations Williams on your transponder being operational 
from VO-52. A recording of my CQ calls (recorded on downlink)  is available at  
http://vu3tyg.addr.com/Telemetry/VO-52/VO-52-2.wav

73
Nitin [VU3TYG]
Secretary, AMSAT INDIA
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[amsat-bb] delphi

[jerry keeton]

Delphi 64

I continue to try to capture telemetry from DO 64 but as yet have not been 
successful . Using Rascal software and 2M FM . Get good reception and the " 
sync " light flashes on and off , but I have never recieved a packet . Do I 
need sideband radio ? Can't figure why I don't recieve packets .
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[amsat-bb] Re: Dutch Transponder on-baord HAMSAT VO-52 'Turned On'

[i8cvs]

Hi Mani,VU2WMY

Thank you very much for this information ! Great job from all of you
in ISRO and AMSAT-India.

I plan to be be active on VO-52 during orbit Nr 37097 at 17:21 UTC
to day

73" de

i8CVS Domenico

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From: "Mani VU2WMY" 
To: "BB, AMSAT" ; "AMSAT-INDIA"
; "VUHAMS" 
Cc: "RANGAN" ; "PE1RAH" ; "VU3TYG"

Sent: Wednesday, March 14, 2012 4:31 PM
Subject: [amsat-bb] Dutch Transponder on-baord HAMSAT VO-52 'Turned On'


> Dear Friends,
> I take this opportunity to sincerely thank each and every user and
> well wishers, who have been following and monitoring closely all those
> events and activities that followed since the interruption on 28th
> February 2012.
>
> Thanks for all those encouraging and supporting expressions!
>
> The initial telemetry reports indicated all the crucial and critical
> parameters to be normal and satisfactory and we do hope 'HAMSAT VO-52'
> would be available with much stronger power. The overall spacecraft
> health is in 'Excellent Condition' and all that we need to do is to
> monitor the transponder parameters.
>
> 14:05 UT on 14 March was a moment of great satisfaction and joy to all
> of us here in bringing 'HAMSAT VO-52'back to life. It also gives us
> great pleasure to note that 'HAMSAT VO-52'from India/ISRO has a earned
> a name in the history of 'Amateur Radio Satellites'.
>
> On behalf of everyone, I take this opportunity to sincerely thank
> particularly, Mr. Parimalarangan-Operations Director for his hard work
> and great efforts besides his exemplary technical competence and
> skills exhibited in recovering back 'HAMSAT VO-52'.
>
> Also my sincere thanks to Mission Director Mr. R. Suresh and the
> entire 'HAMSAT VO-52' Mission Management and Project teams for all the
> support, encouragement and recognition provided to 'Amateur Radio
> World'.
>
> My Good wishes to VO-52 and the transponders on-board for a 'Healthy
> and Long Life'.
>
>
> My Good wishes & Greetings, once again to Williams PE1RAH.
>
> 73
>
> Mani, VU2WMY
> Secretary & Station-In-Charge
> Upagrah Amateur Radio Club VU2URC
> ISRO Satellite Centre
> HAL Airport Road, Bangalore-560 017.
> Phone:(O)91-80-25082054/2598/2192
> Mobile:  91-80-98803 41456
> E-mail ID: w...@isac.gov.in
> vu2wmy_m...@yahoo.com
> isroh...@yahoo.com

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[amsat-bb] MO-72 camera in action

[Bato, Andras]

MO-72 i.e.Magyar OSCAR 72 (alias MaSat-1) has made the very first Hungarian
photographs from space.

 

Please visit
http://cubesat.bme.hu/2012/03/14/a-masat-1-elkeszitette-az-elsu-urfelvetelek
et/

 

Let me congratulate all members of the team led by HA5WH!

 

May you have further success!

 

gl de ha6nn

Andras

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[amsat-bb] Re: delphi

[PE0SAT]

Hi Jerry,

You need to listen on USB to decode DO-64

Goodluck

73 Jan PE0SAT


On Wed, March 14, 2012 17:00, jerry keeton wrote:
> Delphi 64
>
> I continue to try to capture telemetry from DO 64 but as yet have not been
> successful . Using Rascal software and 2M FM . Get good reception and the
> " sync " light flashes on and off , but I have never recieved a packet .
> Do I need sideband radio ? Can't figure why I don't recieve packets .
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[amsat-bb] Re: delphi

[Mike Rupprecht]

Hi Jerry,

Yes, you need a sideband radio. Try 145868 KHz in USB mode .

73 Mike
DK3WN


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Auftrag von jerry keeton
Gesendet: Mittwoch, 14. März 2012 17:01
An: amsat-bb@amsat.org
Betreff: [amsat-bb] delphi

Delphi 64

I continue to try to capture telemetry from DO 64 but as yet have not been
successful . Using Rascal software and 2M FM . Get good reception and the "
sync " light flashes on and off , but I have never recieved a packet . Do I
need sideband radio ? Can't figure why I don't recieve packets .
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[amsat-bb] VO-52 Heard and recorded 14-03-2012 15:55 UTC

[PE0SAT]

Congratulations,

Thanks to everyone for their cooperation in the activation of VO-52 Dutch
transponder.


My first opportunity to listen was at 15:55 UTC. The recording can be
found via: http://www.pe0sat.vgnet.nl/2012/vo-52-dutch-transponder-active/

Signals where 5-5 to 5-7

73 Jan PE0SAT



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[amsat-bb] AMSAT Table - Stuart FL Hamfest 3/17

[John Papay]

N3YKF and K8YSE will have an AMSAT table
at the Stuart Florida Hamfest on 3/17.  Now
that we have VO-52 back we will have more
opportunities to demo satellites.  Norm will
be operating his portable station and I will
likely have my Remote Station operating via a
3G Hotspot.  Weather predictions are good so
we should have a good turnout.  Please give us
a call if you hear us on the birds!

73,
John K8YSE

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[amsat-bb] Heard VO-52 on 17:27 pass form UK using FUNcube Dongle

[David A. B. Johnson]

Hi,

Great to see the passband in the SDR-RADIO.

Great work guys!

73

Dave,
G4DPZ
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[amsat-bb] VO-52 loud and clear on orbit Nr 37097 over Europe

[i8cvs]

Hi All,

The VO-52 Dutch transponder was working very well on the ascending
orbit Nr 37097 with max elevation of about 30° from my JN70ES

Recorded the whole orbit on magnetic tape with recorder REVOX-A77

Worked only IW6OVD and IZ8JHD and made a long chat with those
Ham friends.

My uplink power was 30 watt on a 10 turns Helix antenna RHCP

No other SSB stations were available on the passband because
probably they were not informed about the recovery of VO-52

At the end of the orbit at 2° elevation only two stations were active
from Russia.

The transponder modulation is OK and very linear even if a
comparative report with the Indian transponder can be available
only in the next few days.

Signal strength: CW Beacon is very clear without chirps and signals
linearity on the passband seems to be comparable with that of the
Indian Transponder

The best polarization in 2 meters downlink is LHCP as with
experienced with the Indian Transponder.(same antennas)

The lession learned (in my opinion) from AMSAT-India and ISRO is
the following one:

"If you want a satellite to communicate it should be simple
and have only one mode of operation and redundant trasponders".

Critical report: ISRO and AMSAT-India should have more than
only one control station.

Congratulations to ISRO, to AMSAT-India and to William PE1RAH

73" de

i8CVS Domenico

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[amsat-bb] VO52 work great

[Eugenio Piluso]

Hi All,
during the last orbit (37097) over the Europe I have QSO with i8CVS and iZ7HZR.
The signal in downlink are very strong S6-8. As RX front end I use an SSB 
electronic transverter LT2S and 4+4 RHCP yagi (home made). For the uplink 6+6 
LHCP yagi (home made) and 50W.
I completely agree with the comments of the i8cvs about the Amsat-India and 
ISRO lesson.

Thank you again to the Indian dear friend

73 de iz8jhd Eugenio
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[amsat-bb] Interfacing Signal Link to FT726

[Steven O'Neal]

All,

I have a FT726 that I would like to interface to a Signal Link external Sound 
card.  I'd rather avoid the mic jack/stereo out connectors and wire direct into 
the radio.  

Does anyone have a link to where someone has done the deed and or can email me 
instructions off list.

Thanks

Steve N6CRR
  
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[amsat-bb] Isabel Island, Grid DL71 March 16-21 on Satellites

[JoAnne Maenpaa]

Hello Everyone,

I noticed that this DXpedition would be halfway over if we waited for the
weekend ANS news cycle:

+ A team of 10 operators, from the Aguas-Calientes Amateur Radio 
  Club will activate Isabel Island, grid DL71, using the callsign 
  XF1AA. The planned dates are March 16-21. Ismael, XE1AY, is one 
  of the operators and is active on the satellites. If you should 
  hear Ismael on the birds, please give him the air time to work 
  as many as he can. (OPDX Bulletin 1050 & K8YSE)

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[amsat-bb] Disposable satellites

[Trevor .]

A BBC article on the proposed use of what are described as "disposable 
satellites" by the Pentagon: 

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-17370150 

73 Trevor M5AKA


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[amsat-bb] Space@VT

[Robert McGwier]

Our new Space at Virginia Tech building is really going up fast and should
be open by June.  I have really been taken aback (pleasantly surprised) by
how much investment Virginia and Virginia Tech is putting into Space
engineering and science.  This facility is 20,000 square feet /1800 sq.
meter, clean rooms, and my student Zach Leffke (KJ4QLP) has constructed a
functional ground station,  built GnuRadio apps to demodulate telemetry,
 runs the facility remotely,  send video, audio, and telemetry decodings to
remote locations.  He demonstrated this capability at the Wireless
Innovation Forum last fall to our sponsor who was wowed.

The new facility ground station will be built out starting this summer
after the building opens (again, work done by Zach and other students).

http://www.space.vt.edu/shows the building (for now) and the following
link shows the current faculty affiliates and their interests


http://www.space.vt.edu/people/index.html

Troy Henderson and I have a dynamics and constellation modeling student we
share.  Bailey, Henderson, Fish, Earle, and I have funded satellite
construction on the same launcher with AMSAT Fox and others proposed.

We are having fun down here in the Appalachian mountains!

Bob


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[amsat-bb] VO52

[PY5LF]

Hi

VO52 working very well , few minutes ago over SA.

 
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x95Nhaj6ax8

Many thanks to Mani and all other people involved.

73

 

PY5LF

Luciano Fabricio

www.qrz.com/db/py5lf

Curitiba-PR-Brazil GG54jm

 

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[amsat-bb] Delphi

[jerry keeton]

Thanks for the replies , My suspicions confirmed . Thought it sounded a little 
off frequency .

73's WB5LHD
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[amsat-bb] Re: Dutch Transponder on-baord HAMSAT VO-52 'Turned On'

[Greg D]

Hi Mani,

Congratulations on the recovery of VO-52; it's great to have our friend 
back.


I am curious if ISRO will be issuing some sort of report on what 
happened. I understand that they will have limits on what they can say, 
but if there is something the satellite community can learn from this, 
it would be good to not miss the opportunity.


Greg KO6TH


Mani VU2WMY wrote:

Dear HAMSAT VO-52 users,
The commands to 'Turn On' the transponder # 2 (Dutch transponder, made 
by Williams PE1RAH) on-board HAMSAT VO-52 was successfully sent during 
14:00 UT 35 deg ascending Node pass over Bangalore, India.


The sent commands were successfully received, acknowledged and 
confirmed by the telemetry. Subsequently, the transponder # 2 is now 
'ON' and Williams CW message beacon was heard again after a gap of 
approximately 6 years & 4 months.


The beacon signal was heard loud and strong here at Bangalore.



A detailed Initial reports addressed to:
tpran...@istrac.org
and a copy to
w...@isac.gov.in
would be greatly appreciated.


73 de

Mani, VU2WMY
Secretary & Station-In-Charge
Upagrah Amateur Radio Club VU2URC
ISRO Satellite Centre
HAL Airport Road, Bangalore-560 017.
Phone:(O)91-80-25082054/2598/2192
Mobile: 91-80-98803 41456
E-mail ID: w...@isac.gov.in
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