[amsat-bb] Vega rocket Launch success
On Monday, May 6, 2013 at 11:06 pm local time in French Guiana, Arianespace successfully launched the second Vega rocket from the Guiana space Center (CSG), orbiting the Proba-V, VNREDSat-1 and ESTCube-1 satellites. Ken Eaton GW1FKY- AMSAT-UK, AMSAT NA ___ 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] ESTCUBE Beacon Heard Over Africa
EstCube-1 Beacon heard over africa strong and clear congratulation to team member Nader Omer / st2nh ___ 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] ESCube-1 also heard over Copenhagen
Hi, Using the preliminary TLEs I heard ESTCube-1 beacon. Pass AOS 0908 UTC. Elevation 20 degrees max. Adjusted frequency approximately 2 kHz up when listening in USB. I did not note the time between beacons - but something like 2 min. Congratulations to Estonian team. 73 OZ1MY Ib ___ 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] ESCube-1 also received over France
On the last pass, orb. nr 4, good signal but only small pieces of text as there is a lot of time between CW frames and I was waiting not exactly on the frequency and time because of the approximate preliminary parameters. And I confirm OZ1MY observation, about 2 kHz higher than Doppler shift prediction using the tle given on the ESCube-1 site. Two frames received partly because of the panic, the first one ending at exactly 10:54:20 UTC. Congratulation to the staff at Tartu and Tallinn, good job ! I'll send you more info ASAP directly. best 73 ! J-P/F5YG -- Powered by Linux (Slackware 10.0 - kernel 2.4.26) ___ 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] ESTCube-1 Heard in Wales -UK
Hi all, Monday 7th May 2013 - Time here in Wales -UK 1235hrs UTC. Hearing ESTcube -1 very well with just my Elk antenna and a Kenwood TS-2000. Congratulations to all involved with the project and launch. Ken Eaton GW1FKY Amsat-UK Amsat NA ___ 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: ESCube-1 also heard over Copenhagen
On Tue, 7 May 2013, Ib Christoffersen wrote: ... I did not note the time between beacons - but something like 2 min. ... Hi ! Yes, about 3 mn (3 mn and 3 sec exactly) and during 40 seconds. Copied last pass, alev. max. about 20 deg. 73 ! J-P/F5YG Powered by Linux (Slackware 10.0 - kernel 2.4.26) -- ___ 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] Biomass 432-438 MHz Radar Satellite
I believe that the Biomass satellite, just approved by ESA and slated for a 2020 launch, is a Synthetic Aperture Radar satellite that will operate 432-438 MHz. As I recall 432-438 MHz was allocated to these broadband radar satellites about a decade ago. BBC News - Esa approves Biomass satellite to monitor Earth's forests http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-22435656 73 Trevor M5AKA ___ 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] ESTCube-1 heard in Cienfuegos, Cuba
Hello to all! On 7th May 2013 1556z pass ESTCube-1 was heard in EL92sd with a great signal. I was running a FUNcube Dongle with SDR-Radio V2.0 and ELK antenna with a homebrew preamplifier. The ESTCube-1 beacon has a great signal. Congratulations to all involved with the project!!! 73! Hector, CO6CBF EL92sd --- Consulte la Enciclopedia Colaborativa Cubana http://www.ecured.cu/ ___ 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] AMSAT/TAPR Dayton Banquet Reservations to Close Tuesday, May 14th
All, If you have not yet made your reservations for the AMSAT/TAPR Banquet, please make them by Tuesday, May 14th, 1800 EDT. Because of the requirement that the caterer have a final count, no more reservations will be accepted afterwards, either on the AMSAT Store or at Dayton. This is a great opportunity to mingle with your fellow techies, enjoy an excellent meal and the beverage of your choice, as well as hear a fascinating speaker! Information on this and other AMSAT social activities at Dayton can be found at: http://ww2.amsat.org/?page_id=190 ___ 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] Question
What is the frequency of the Estonian Satellite that was launched today and where can the keps be found? 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] Nova For Windows Customer Service Brag
Second e-mail to Northern Lights Software Associates netted an immediate response from owner, Michael Owen, W9IP. The response included my customer registration number (that I had misplaced) from over ten years ago! Not many companies would do that. He also apologized for the amount of time it had taken for the response (completely unnecessary but thoughtful) and his hopes that I would continue to use and enjoy the software. Like many, I use SATPC32 as my "day to day" software, but find that Nova allows me to visualize orbits and upcoming passes much better. very important for a newcomer like myself. Just wanted to brag on Mr. Owen, and the kind of vendors that the satellite community seems to enjoy. -- -- 73, Les Rayburn, N1LF 121 Mayfair Park Maylene, AL 35114 EM63nf 6M VUCC #1712 AMSAT #38965 Grid Bandits #222 Southeastern VHF Society Central States VHF Society Life Member Six Club #2484 Active on 6 Meters thru 1296, 10GHz & Light ___ 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: ESTCube-1 Frequencies
ESTCube-1 437.250 MHz CW beacon, callsign ES5E/S 437.505 MHz 9600 bps AX.25 telemetry, callsign ES5E-11 Clint ___ 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
