[amsat-bb] Ham Video
Ham Video Blank transmission. Continuous streaming on Multiviewer at http://www.noelandsally.net/iss/ The ISS rises over the horizon on following UTC times at F6DZP. Solid video copy starts 2 minutes later. Saturday March 22, 2014 06.44 08.21 Sunday March 23, 2014 02.41 04.18 05.55 07.32 Martin Diggens VK6MJ is also streaming at http://www.batc.tv/ch_live.php?ch=4 Usable passes for Martin: Saturday March 22, 2014 13.51 Sunday March 23, 2014 04.53 73, Gaston - ON4WF ___ 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] FUNcube AO-73 now in full time transponder mode
Hi Folks, Just to let you know that at 09:29 UTC today I have switched AO-73's mode to be continuous transponder/low power beacon. The plan is to leave it in this mode for one or two complete orbits. Anyone decoding the tlm, please keep a watch on the Battery Temp - its important that it stays above -5 degs. Please feel free to use the transponder while we are in this mode. 73s Jim G3WGM ___ 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] AO-73 Daytime
Congratulations to the AO-73 team for switching FUNCUBE into daytime operation in linear mode. All we have to do now is stop certain countries from calling on top of existing QSO's. Peter G8KEK ___ 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: FUNcube AO-73 now in full time transponder mode
Hi Jim, For your information - first pass was a bit to low in view of terrain/obstructions at my QTH although I did hear my downlink. Second pass - Had a number of QSO's and satellite downlink quite strong but of course with the usual fade. Unable to monitor the on board data during these passes due to my activity in transmitting but hopefully you will have obtained some useful information during the activation from other sources. Thanks to you and the team for the activation and I hope that all goes well for future considerations. Regards 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] Re: FUNcube AO-73 now in full time transponder mode
Hi Folks, Update on FUNcube AO-73 mode change. I have now switched the sat back to 'auto eclipse' mode (at 12:45 UTC), such that in sunlight the full power beacon will be on, and when the sat is in eclipse the transponder/low power beacon will be on. Initial examination of the tlm makes me think that the battery temp didn't drop appreciably during the two orbits. The management team will discuss this tomorrow, and decide what the next step is! 73s Jim G3WGM -Original Message- From: amsat-bb-boun...@amsat.org [mailto:amsat-bb-boun...@amsat.org] On Behalf Of Jim Heck Sent: 22 March 2014 09:36 To: 'amsat-bb' Subject: [amsat-bb] FUNcube AO-73 now in full time transponder mode Hi Folks, Just to let you know that at 09:29 UTC today I have switched AO-73's mode to be continuous transponder/low power beacon. The plan is to leave it in this mode for one or two complete orbits. Anyone decoding the tlm, please keep a watch on the Battery Temp - its important that it stays above -5 degs. Please feel free to use the transponder while we are in this mode. 73s Jim G3WGM ___ 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] GEO Amateur Radio Transponder on Es’hail 2
Qatar’s Es’hailSat 2 satellite will provide the first amateur radio geostationary communications capability, linking Brazil and India. The satellite is expected to launch by the end of 2016. Es’hailSat announces tender process for Es’hail 2 http://www.qatarchronicle.com/science-and-technolgy/49977/eshailsat-announces-tender-process-for-eshail-2/ Trevor M5AKA AMSAT-UK Website http://amsat-uk.org/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/pages/AMSAT-UK/208113275898396 Twitter https://twitter.com/AMSAT_UK ___ 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: Cape-2 over Brazil #1860
Thanks Roland nick -Original Message- From: amsat-bb-boun...@amsat.org [mailto:amsat-bb-boun...@amsat.org] On Behalf Of Roland Zurmely Sent: Friday, March 21, 2014 7:30 PM To: AMSAT Subject: [amsat-bb] Cape-2 over Brazil #1860 21:37 W5ULW5UL-15UI,C,F0: *forcebeac# 21:37 W5UL-15W5ULUI,C,F0: +W5UL,CAPE-2,3,OR,201301281956CST,5190mV,01007,3,27C,27C,ulcape.org# 73 de Roland PY4ZBZ ___ 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] auto trackers for sale
I have and no longer use these auto tracking devices. Unitrac 2000 set up for a parallel port and a TS 2000. Endevour Auto tracker this will control the antennas but the tuning chip is not there (I think you can still get one?). $75 each and I will pay shipping. These items have not been used for 4-5 years, but they should still work OK. Perry WB8OTH p...@att.net sent from my Apple Macbook Pro ___ 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] AO-73
I don't think it was in transponder mode for the pass over Hawaii at 2100z. The telemetry was strong but no response from the transponder 73, Tom, NH6Y ___ 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: [CAUTION] The Satellite ID of CelesTrack is wrong!
Which is correct,SHINAISAT or SHINDAISAT Thanks John KC0BMF On Fri, Mar 21, 2014 at 7:19 PM, Akihiro Kubota akihiro.kub...@nifty.comwrote: Hello, The TLEs of http://www.celestrak.com/NORAD/elements/tle-new.txt is corrected. INVADER 1 39577U 14009F 14080.20550761 .00084749 0-0 89605-3 0 404 2 39577 65.0104 346.3137 0004867 306.8385 53.2339 15.63695874 3343 all the best, akihiro kubota, ARTSAT project On Mar 17, 2014, at 6:43 AM, Francisco Jim〓nez-Mart〓n S〓nchez ea1jm.f...@gmail.com wrote: Yes, lithuanicasat, artsat invader and uapsat are wrong as well El 16/03/2014 21:06, Roland Zurmely py4...@yahoo.com escribi〓: Another error of Celestrak: The correct TLE for LitSat-1 are those with NORAD # 39568 (not 39570) The TLE for UAPSAT are actually the TLE for LitSat-1 ! 73 de Roland PY4ZBZ ___ 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] Re: [CAUTION] The Satellite ID of CelesTrack is wrong!
“SHINDAISAT” is correct:-) akihiro kubota On Mar 23, 2014, at 9:18 AM, John Fickes kc0...@gmail.com wrote: Which is correct,SHINAISAT or SHINDAISAT Thanks John KC0BMF On Fri, Mar 21, 2014 at 7:19 PM, Akihiro Kubota akihiro.kub...@nifty.com wrote: Hello, The TLEs of http://www.celestrak.com/NORAD/elements/tle-new.txt is corrected. INVADER 1 39577U 14009F 14080.20550761 .00084749 0-0 89605-3 0 404 2 39577 65.0104 346.3137 0004867 306.8385 53.2339 15.63695874 3343 all the best, akihiro kubota, ARTSAT project On Mar 17, 2014, at 6:43 AM, Francisco Jim〓nez-Mart〓n S〓nchez ea1jm.f...@gmail.com wrote: Yes, lithuanicasat, artsat invader and uapsat are wrong as well El 16/03/2014 21:06, Roland Zurmely py4...@yahoo.com escribi〓: Another error of Celestrak: The correct TLE for LitSat-1 are those with NORAD # 39568 (not 39570) The TLE for UAPSAT are actually the TLE for LitSat-1 ! 73 de Roland PY4ZBZ ___ 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] ANS-082 AMSAT News Service Weekly Bulletins
AMSAT NEWS SERVICE ANS-082 The AMSAT News Service bulletins are a free, weekly news and infor- mation service of AMSAT North America, The Radio Amateur Satellite Corporation. ANS publishes news related to Amateur Radio in Space including 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. The news feed on http://www.amsat.org publishes news of Amateur Radio in Space as soon as our volunteers can post it. Please send any amateur satellite news or reports to: ans-editor at amsat.org. In this edition: * Your Purchases at AmazonSmile.com Donate to AMSAT-NA * AC0RA Road Trip to Activate Grids in ND, SD, CO, NE, and KA * High Altitude Balloon Flight to Carry APRS and Crossband Repeater * EshailSat 2 Satellite to Carry Amateur Transponder * $50Sat Receives an OSCAR Number * FO-29 Extreme DX Contact * Satellite Activation From the Isle of Lewis * 33rd Annual 2014 ARRL/TAPR Digital Communications Conference Announcement * 2014 AMSAT Field Day Rules Now Available SB SAT @ AMSAT $ANS-082.01 ANS-082 AMSAT News Service Weekly Bulletins AMSAT News Service Bulletin 082.01 From AMSAT HQ SILVER SPRING, MD. March 23, 2014 To All RADIO AMATEURS BID: $ANS-082.01 Your Purchases at AmazonSmile.com Donate to AMSAT-NA AMSAT-NA is participating in the AmazonSmile program. AmazonSmile is a simple and automatic way for you to support your favorite charitable organization every time you shop at Amazon.com, at no cost to you. Amazon will donate 0.5% of eligible AmazonSmile purchases to the charitable organization of your choice. If you do business with Amazon you can apply your donation by logging into your Amazon account using http://smile.amazon.com/ch/52-0888529 to designate AMSAT-NA as the organization of your choice. You must use the URL smile.amazon.com for AMSAT (or another charity) to receive the donation from your purchases. [ANS thanks Martha at the AMSAT Office for the above information] - AC0RA Road Trip to Activate Grids in ND, SD, CO, NE, and KA Listen for Wyatt Dirks, AC0RA who has been on the road since March 21 in ND, SD, CO, NE, and KA. He plans to active rare grids from this region. Wyatt does not have a set schedule so he will catch opportunities on SO50, VO52, FO29, AO73, and AO7 Mode B. If you want more info on which grids he will be in and when email him at wyattdi...@msn.com. He will send updates on the grids he will be in and when throughout trip. He is open to assisting with any specific requests for grids I might be close to or going through I can try to activate those as well. [ANS thanks Wyatt Dirks, AC0RA for the above information - High Altitude Balloon Flight to Carry APRS and Crossband Repeater Arizona Near Space Research plans to launch a high altitude balloon flight, ANSR-81/ASCEND!-17, on March 29, 2014 at 0900 MST. The flight from the University of Arizona Maricopa Agricultural Center (33.0803 N, -111.984 W Grid: DM43AB) will be the 17th in a series of ASCEND! flights sponsored by the NASA/AZ Space Grant Consortium. The payloads will contain a variety of scientific apparatus designed and constructed by students from six Arizona colleges and universities. Participating schools include the University of Arizona, Arizona State University, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, Pima Community College, South Mountain Community College and Glendale Community College. Additional information about the ASCEND! program can be found at: http://spacegrant.arizona.edu/research/ascend APRS Beacons will transmit position information as follows: + KA7NSR-11 and KA7NSR-14 both on 445.925 MHz + KA7NSR-13 on 144.34 MHZ The ANSR Cross-Band Repeater will operate with an input frequency of 145.56 MHz with a 162.2 Hz tone, and an output of 445.525 MHz. While contacts (especially DX) are welcome, please give priority to chase team members. Our mobile cross band Digipeater will repeat locally the beacon's APRS data to the 144.390 MHz standard APRS frequency and subsequently will be I-GATED to the Internet for out-of-area trackers. You can track the flight using the link: http://aprs.fi/?call=ka7nsr-11 (or ka7nsr-13,-14) Be sure to check http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Ballooning for updates to this announcement prior to the flight. [ANS thanks Allen Sklar, W7AS and the Amateur Radio High Altitude Ballooning ARHAB launch list for the above information] - EshailSat 2 Satellite to Carry Amateur Transponder Qatars EshailSat 2 satellite will provide the first amateur radio geostationary communications capability linking Brazil and India. The satellite is expected to launch by the end of 2016 and will be positioned at 26 degrees East.
