[amsat-bb] Re: Operating linear transponders - Newbie.

2013-12-30 Thread David Johnson 
Hi Peter.

If you don't have computer control, always tune the higher frequency. Ie
the one with the most doppler. For ao73 keep the rx fixed and adjust the
uplink as the doppler changes.

73

Dave g4dpz
On 30 Dec 2013 23:39, "Peter Wilson"  wrote:

>
>
> Hi all,
>
>
>
> I have just tried working through AO73, with limited success. I need some
> very basic help with satellite operation.
>
>
>
> I have an IC-9100, I set the uplink and downlink to mid-range (435.140Mhz
> and 145.960Mhz), then call CQ until I hear my own signal
>
> which has worked every time, then I get problems.
>
>
>
> When someone calls me back I panic, what do I do when the doppler kicks in,
> do I move both TX and Rx, or do I just move my Rx to follow the other guy.
>
> I haven't managed to get SatPC32 controlling my rig yet, also, I want to
> learn the hard way - manually.
>
>
>
> Can someone point me to an article that explains in detail how to operate.
>
>
>
> I know this is a very basic question, but we all have to start somewhere. I
> have managed tow contacts so far. First was AO73 and tonight with FO29.
>
> Not sure how I did it, but thanks to ON5NY and EM5SR.
>
>
>
> Happy New Year
>
>
>
> Peter
>
> G8KEK
>
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[amsat-bb] Re: OZ/KO4MA

2013-12-30 Thread Andrew Glasbrenner 
Thanks John, 

I also worked AC0RA and EA4CYQ on that pass. Wyatt and I finally connected 
after a few trys, and some improvising on my end. For some reason I was QRMing 
my 817 while uplinking with the 857. Luckily I had packed the Arrow diplexer 
and a BNC barrel and was able to use it as a low pass filter on the 817 receive 
which helped a lot. 

Unfortunately I'm headed home in the morning. This was a short trip, partially 
due to a two day departure delay due to a problem with one of the three 
longhaul Dreamliners Norwegian Air owns. The very rainy weather also kept me 
off the air quite a bit this trip. 

I was lucky enough to work AO-73 one pass this evening from JO65, and made two 
qsos. I had no idea you could fit so many stations in 20khz! Operating far from 
home is always interesting and a challenge.

73, Drew OZ/KO4MA for another 8 hours or so.


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> On Dec 31, 2013, at 12:28 AM, John Papay  wrote:
> 
> Drew, OZ/KO4MA, was worked this morning at 0841utc
> on AO-7B.  He had a nice signal from JO45.  He was
> worked last year on the 31st of December from the same
> grid.
> 73,
> John K8YSE
> 
> 
> John Papay
> j...@papays.com
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[amsat-bb] Re: OZ/KO4MA

2013-12-30 Thread Dale Hershberger 

Congratulations John.

I have been listening but no joy.

Dale- KL7XJ

On 12/30/2013 2:28 PM, John Papay wrote:

Drew, OZ/KO4MA, was worked this morning at 0841utc
on AO-7B.  He had a nice signal from JO45.  He was
worked last year on the 31st of December from the same
grid.
73,
John K8YSE


John Papay
j...@papays.com

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[amsat-bb] Re: Operating linear transponders - Newbie

2013-12-30 Thread PA3GUO 
Peter,

When you made 2 contact already you did Perfect. With a capital P.

People will respond with how to handle doppler, but reality is that it can be 
difficult, even when you have an automated setup.

Keep going, you're doing just fine!
Henk, PA3GUO
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Hi all,

I have just tried working through AO73, with limited success. I need some
very basic help with satellite operation.

I have an IC-9100, I set the uplink and downlink to mid-range (435.140Mhz
and 145.960Mhz), then call CQ until I hear my own signal

which has worked every time, then I get problems.

When someone calls me back I panic, what do I do when the doppler kicks in,
do I move both TX and Rx, or do I just move my Rx to follow the other guy.

I haven't managed to get SatPC32 controlling my rig yet, also, I want to
learn the hard way - manually.

Can someone point me to an article that explains in detail how to operate.

I know this is a very basic question, but we all have to start somewhere. I
have managed tow contacts so far. First was AO73 and tonight with FO29.

Not sure how I did it, but thanks to ON5NY and EM5SR.

Happy New Year

Peter

G8KEK

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[amsat-bb] OZ/KO4MA

2013-12-30 Thread John Papay 

Drew, OZ/KO4MA, was worked this morning at 0841utc
on AO-7B.  He had a nice signal from JO45.  He was
worked last year on the 31st of December from the same
grid.
73,
John K8YSE


John Papay
j...@papays.com

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[amsat-bb] Re: SatPC32 WinAosS vs Countdown

2013-12-30 Thread Alan 
Peter,

Check that you are using the same Observer position and source file in both 
programs.

73s,

Alan
WA4SCA





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[amsat-bb] Operating linear transponders - Newbie.

2013-12-30 Thread Peter Wilson 
 

Hi all,

 

I have just tried working through AO73, with limited success. I need some
very basic help with satellite operation.

 

I have an IC-9100, I set the uplink and downlink to mid-range (435.140Mhz
and 145.960Mhz), then call CQ until I hear my own signal

which has worked every time, then I get problems.

 

When someone calls me back I panic, what do I do when the doppler kicks in,
do I move both TX and Rx, or do I just move my Rx to follow the other guy.

I haven't managed to get SatPC32 controlling my rig yet, also, I want to
learn the hard way - manually.

 

Can someone point me to an article that explains in detail how to operate.

 

I know this is a very basic question, but we all have to start somewhere. I
have managed tow contacts so far. First was AO73 and tonight with FO29.

Not sure how I did it, but thanks to ON5NY and EM5SR.

 

Happy New Year

 

Peter

G8KEK

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[amsat-bb] PCsat32 WinAosS vs Countdown

2013-12-30 Thread Peter Wilson 
Hi all,

 

I am using PCsat32 a lot to get me started on the sats (made my ever first
contact via Funcube thanks to ON5NY).

 

I use both the WinAos feature to print off the next day's passes, and I also
use the Countdown feature to get 

ready for the next satellite pass when operating.

 

I noticed today that WinAos gave Funcube a Max elevation of 34 degs, but
Countdown gave the same pass a max

elevation of 80degs (Which is the correct one).

 

Anyone know why the two programs give different results?

 

Peter

G8KEK

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[amsat-bb] Re: Thanks to K4FEG

2013-12-30 Thread gkcarr 

I totally agree!
George
WA5KBH
 


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Subject: [amsat-bb] Thanks to K4FEG



The  Star Comm Group of Memphis, TN would like to Thank K4FEG  Frank Griffin
for the outstanding job he has been doing on the Grid Gorillas email BB . 
Informing everyone of the grids that are being activated. This service has 
helped us all to increase our grid count. There are lots of rare grids out 
there and This service has been a valualable tool.
 THANKS  FRANK  good job

 Star Comm Group
Damon
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[amsat-bb] Thanks to K4FEG

2013-12-30 Thread wa4hfn 
 The  Star Comm Group of Memphis, TN would like to Thank K4FEG  Frank Griffin
for the outstanding job he has been doing on the Grid Gorillas email BB . 
Informing everyone of the grids that are being activated. This service has 
helped us all to increase our grid count. There are lots of rare grids out 
there and This service has been a valualable tool.
 THANKS  FRANK  good job

 Star Comm Group
Damon
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[amsat-bb] Funcube Handbook Spanish (Espanol)

2013-12-30 Thread richard limebear 
Gang

The latest translation of the Funcube Handbook is into Spanish and is now 
available at  and 
some other websites. Offers for other translations would be welcome.

73
Richard G3RWL

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