Re: [amsat-bb] Dual IC706 MKII-G operation
Eric, Thanks for you input. I do have an additional question…... about the need of CT-17 level converter as noted in the owners manual, but I think Mike will answer it when he replies. This, to me, is the last piece of the puzzle (and my confusion). Is the ‘Y' adaptor cable to be used ‘in conjunction’ with the CI-V level converter or…..’in place of ' the CI-V level converter? Again, I’m really impressed with the helpful responses I’ve received from this group, thank you. I feel like I’m almost there ;0) 73 Tom ps; from the looks of the archives, you have been involved in helping others for a long time !! On Jul 31, 2014, at 1:50 AM, Erich Eichmann erich.eichm...@t-online.de wrote: Tom, as Paul wrote already change the Icom address of one of the IC-706MKIIGs and enter the two addresses in the Radio 1 section of menu Radio Setup. You can connect both radios to a single Icom CAT cable by using an Y-adapter on the radio side of the CAT cable. Make sure that the CAT cable works on Windows 7 and 8, see the reply of Mike, W4UOO. When the program starts the radio with the first of the two addresses will run as the RX. In menu Radio Setup check the option Autom. RX/TX Change. The program will then automatically change the roles of both radios as RX and TX. when you switch between u/v and v/u sats and you don't need to switch the 2m/70cm antennas between the radios. Leave option Satellite mode and all other options in the menu un-checked. 73s, Erich, DK1TB Am 30.07.2014 14:09, schrieb Tom Warren: Hello to the group…….. Does anyone have the specifics on how to setup two IC706 MKII-G’s for satellite ssb/cw operation (duplex). I’ve done a bit of browsing and read the manual but remain confused on the hardware needed when using my Compaq laptop (no serial port), only USB’s. Any advise would be appreciated. 73 Tom W4TMW ___ 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] UKube-1/FC2 Data warehouse
Hi, We had a problem with decoding data for FC2 in the data warehouse this morning (31st Nov). This has been fixed and if you have any bin files which you recorded between 0:00 and 14:00 utc, please replay them into the warehouse. Many thanks Dave, G4DPZ ___ 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-NA Election Reminder
All AMSAT-NA Members, The annual election packet was mailed prior to 15 July, and should have been received by now. Many members have already returned their ballots. If you have not, please take a few minutes to review the position statements of the various candidates, make your selections, and then mail them. This is especially important if you are in a non-North American QTH. In that case, it is strongly recommended that you use air mail or other expedited means. This is your opportunity to select the AMSAT-NA leadership and help chose the future direction of our organization. Due to unusual circumstances, we are electing 4 full Board members, in addition to the usual 2 Alternates, so you may vote for up to 4 candidates. 73s, Alan Biddle WA4SCA AMSAT Corporate Secretary ___ 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-7 CW Telemetry
It is very rare to hear clear CW from the AO-7B telemetry beacon around 145.972. Most of the time there is no beacon at all. Sometimes there is jibberish. Usually the signal is very weak. With AO-7 going through eclipse on every orbit, the satellite can come out of eclipse in different modes/ options. Recently there have been times where the beacon has transmitted clear CW over North America, something I have not heard over the years. According to the DK3WN website, there was some cw telemetry back in 2002 when the satellite was discovered to be working again. And there was some discussion about what is valid data based on the last 3 digits sent in the 24 group block of data. If the value is 649, 650, or 651, the data is likely valid. I first heard the image of the cw signal around 958. It was so loud I thought it was a valid user at first. But since the cw was all numbers I tuned up to the beacon frequency and there the signal was louder than anything I have ever heard on AO-7. It took a while for me to get the recorder running but I managed to capture some data. After playing it back I found that there was only one block of data where the last group was valid, a 649. Other later transmissions were loud but the data was much different and the last group was not correct. I couldn't locate a telemetry calculator at first so I decided to build one on Excel using the formulae provided by DK3WN. The data follows: AO-7B Telemetry 24July2014 2318UTC POS ParameterRange Raw Real 1A Total Solar Array Current 0-3000ma 171 2094.5ma 1B +X Solar Panel Current 0-2000ma 193 110ma 1C -X Solar Panel Current 0-2000ma 157 830ma 1D +Y Solar Panel Current 0-2000ma 108 1810ma 2A -Y Solar Panel Current 0-2000ma 286 250ma 2B RF Power Out 70/2 0-8watts 204 7.3728W 2C 24 Hour Clock Time 0-1440min 201 15.16min 2D Batt Ch/Discharge Current-2000/+2000 207 -1720ma 3A Batt Voltage 6.5-16.4 361 12.7V 3B Half Batt Voltage 0-10v 397 9.7V 3C Batt Charge Reg #1 0-15v 340 6V 3D Batt Temperature -30 to +50C 300 95.8C 4A Baseplate Temperature-30 to +50C 446 27.72C 4B PA Temperature 2/10 -30 to +50C 401 94.32C 4C +X Face Temperature -30 to +50C 430 51.4C 4D +Z Face Temperature -30 to +50C 498 -49.24C 5A PA Temp 70/2 -30 to +50C 545 29.2C 5B PA Emitter Current 2/100-1167ma 502 92.84MA 5C Module Temp 70/2 -30 to +50C 543 32.16C 5D Inst. SW Regulator 0-93ma527 33.14MA 6A RF Power Out 2/10 0-10,000mw 606 23.076MW 6B RF Power Out 435 0-1000mw 643 219.9MW 6C RF Power Out 2304 0-100mw 679 255.881MW 6D Midrange Telemetry Cal 0-.5v 649 0.49 There are some values which are obviously not correct. Some sensors might not be working properly since some values are out of range. However, the solar panel numbers might be somewhat correct. I wouldn't doubt it if the transmitter was putting out 7 watts at the time. Perhaps there are those who are familiar with the AO-7 telemetry that can make some sense out of the data. Unfortunately we don't have multiple blocks of good data to compare readings. Maybe some have recorded recent CW data and can find some good blocks that can be shared here. The data was copied on my Arizona remote and Skype was being used to listen. But I am fairly confident that the cw copied is correct. 73, John K8YSE ___ 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] Round-the-world M0XER-4
That is why I want so much to continue the 145.825 digipeater on as many satellites as we can*. But we can’t seem to inspire any of the other HUNDREDS of satellite building groups to consider it. I think there were over 100 cubesats launched last year. None with 145.825 APRS… *(and convince the leave-it-on-24/7/365-not-moving user satellite stations to stop beaconing unattended!) Bob, WB4APR *From:* aprsi...@yahoogroups.com *Subject:* RE: [aprsisce] North America M0XER-4 Too bad we can't get the balloon to switch to the ISS frequency and use the digi off of it when over the oceans and arctic! Original message On Thu, Jul 31, 2014 at 12:23 PM, 'Steve' wrote: Seems the balloon enjoyed itself so much it’s going round again. Congratulations are in order to Leo M0XER AFAIK this has never been done before. Be interesting to see if it makes it twice We're a tough crowd to please... First circumnavigation of the globe by an amateur radio carrying balloon, and as it passes the milestone... So, can you get another lap out of it? What about poor old M0XER-3? It's still out there! Sure it got waylaid in Nunavut for a while, and let M0XER-4 slip on by... It needs some encouragement too! [ see present track: http://aprs.fi/M0XER* (and click for 7 day tail)] If the winds are playing nice, and the fates allow, it should be coming into range fairly soon. James, VE6SRV ___ 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
Re: [amsat-bb] Round-the-world M0XER-4
http://amsat-uk.org/2014/07/31/434-mhz-balloon-b-64-completes-epic-journey/ 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
Re: [amsat-bb] Round-the-world M0XER-4
Trevor, The M0XER-4 (I thought) did frequency shifting (APRS 144 MHz national channels over Europe and the US), and so I thought it had more complexity. The image shown on the link below only has 434 MHz antennas, no obvious GPS and no VHF antennas. Can you clarify and help us get an idea of what this M0XER4 payload actually looked like? Thanks, Bob, WB4aPR -Original Message- From: amsat-bb-boun...@amsat.org [mailto:amsat-bb-boun...@amsat.org] On Behalf Of M5AKA Sent: Thursday, July 31, 2014 4:06 PM To: AMSAT BB Subject: Re: [amsat-bb] Round-the-world M0XER-4 http://amsat-uk.org/2014/07/31/434-mhz-balloon-b-64-completes-epic-journey / 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 ___ 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] Wouxun KG-UV8D
Has anyone tried one of these for portable use ? It has cross band repeater and also functions in Full Duplex. I just ordered one but need to get another hand held antenna, when I do I'll post my findings. 73, Craig W1MSG ___ 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
Re: [amsat-bb] Round-the-world M0XER-4
Hi Bob, Yes, that's a library image of one of Leo's solar powered payloads, I don't have a pic of B-64. If you send Leo an email I'm sure he'd fill you in on the details - I'm just amazed he's managed to get everything into such a small and light package, as you might expect the rechargeable cell is the heaviest part. 73 Trevor M5AKA On Thursday, 31 July 2014, 21:26, Robert Bruninga bruni...@usna.edu wrote: Trevor, The M0XER-4 (I thought) did frequency shifting (APRS 144 MHz national channels over Europe and the US), and so I thought it had more complexity. The image shown on the link below only has 434 MHz antennas, no obvious GPS and no VHF antennas. Can you clarify and help us get an idea of what this M0XER4 payload actually looked like? Thanks, Bob, WB4aPR -Original Message- From: amsat-bb-boun...@amsat.org [mailto:amsat-bb-boun...@amsat.org] On Behalf Of M5AKA Sent: Thursday, July 31, 2014 4:06 PM To: AMSAT BB Subject: Re: [amsat-bb] Round-the-world M0XER-4 http://amsat-uk.org/2014/07/31/434-mhz-balloon-b-64-completes-epic-journey / 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 ___ 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
Re: [amsat-bb] AO-7 CW Telemetry
John, The December 1974 issue of the AMSAT Newsletter covered AO-7 telemetry fairly in depth. Included was a description on reading the telemetry followed by a telemetry conversion table. You can find the issue in Phil Karn's archive http://www.ka9q.net/AMSAT-Newsletter-1974.pdf The article begins at about page 100 of the PDF EMike EMike McCardel, KC8YLD VP for Educational Relations AMSAT-NA Sent from my iPhone On Jul 31, 2014, at 2:26 PM, John Papay j...@papays.com wrote: It is very rare to hear clear CW from the AO-7B telemetry beacon around 145.972. Most of the time there is no beacon at all. Sometimes there is jibberish. Usually the signal is very weak. With AO-7 going through eclipse on every orbit, the satellite can come out of eclipse in different modes/ options. Recently there have been times where the beacon has transmitted clear CW over North America, something I have not heard over the years. According to the DK3WN website, there was some cw telemetry back in 2002 when the satellite was discovered to be working again. And there was some discussion about what is valid data based on the last 3 digits sent in the 24 group block of data. If the value is 649, 650, or 651, the data is likely valid. I first heard the image of the cw signal around 958. It was so loud I thought it was a valid user at first. But since the cw was all numbers I tuned up to the beacon frequency and there the signal was louder than anything I have ever heard on AO-7. It took a while for me to get the recorder running but I managed to capture some data. After playing it back I found that there was only one block of data where the last group was valid, a 649. Other later transmissions were loud but the data was much different and the last group was not correct. I couldn't locate a telemetry calculator at first so I decided to build one on Excel using the formulae provided by DK3WN. The data follows: AO-7B Telemetry 24July2014 2318UTC POS ParameterRange Raw Real 1A Total Solar Array Current 0-3000ma 171 2094.5ma 1B +X Solar Panel Current 0-2000ma 193 110ma 1C -X Solar Panel Current 0-2000ma 157 830ma 1D +Y Solar Panel Current 0-2000ma 108 1810ma 2A -Y Solar Panel Current 0-2000ma 286 250ma 2B RF Power Out 70/2 0-8watts 204 7.3728W 2C 24 Hour Clock Time 0-1440min 201 15.16min 2D Batt Ch/Discharge Current-2000/+2000 207 -1720ma 3A Batt Voltage 6.5-16.4 361 12.7V 3B Half Batt Voltage 0-10v 397 9.7V 3C Batt Charge Reg #1 0-15v 340 6V 3D Batt Temperature -30 to +50C 300 95.8C 4A Baseplate Temperature-30 to +50C 446 27.72C 4B PA Temperature 2/10 -30 to +50C 401 94.32C 4C +X Face Temperature -30 to +50C 430 51.4C 4D +Z Face Temperature -30 to +50C 498 -49.24C 5A PA Temp 70/2 -30 to +50C 545 29.2C 5B PA Emitter Current 2/100-1167ma 502 92.84MA 5C Module Temp 70/2 -30 to +50C 543 32.16C 5D Inst. SW Regulator 0-93ma527 33.14MA 6A RF Power Out 2/10 0-10,000mw 606 23.076MW 6B RF Power Out 435 0-1000mw 643 219.9MW 6C RF Power Out 2304 0-100mw 679 255.881MW 6D Midrange Telemetry Cal 0-.5v 649 0.49 There are some values which are obviously not correct. Some sensors might not be working properly since some values are out of range. However, the solar panel numbers might be somewhat correct. I wouldn't doubt it if the transmitter was putting out 7 watts at the time. Perhaps there are those who are familiar with the AO-7 telemetry that can make some sense out of the data. Unfortunately we don't have multiple blocks of good data to compare readings. Maybe some have recorded recent CW data and can find some good blocks that can be shared here. The data was copied on my Arizona remote and Skype was being used to listen. But I am fairly confident that the cw copied is correct. 73, John K8YSE ___ 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
Re: [amsat-bb] Wouxun KG-UV8D
Hi Craig! As N8HM mentioned, I have tried the KG-UV8D on SO-50. It will not work for cross-band, full-duplex operation on this satellite. Using a group of memory channels, its receiver is OK for hearing the downlink when working SO-50 half-duplex, or as a receiver when transmitting with a second HT (even one of the cheaper Baofeng HTs!). There has been a long discussion thread about this radio on QRZ.com's satellite forum at: http://forums.qrz.com/showthread.php?437813-Wouxun-KG-UV8D-for-SO-50-Sure-but-not-full-duplex-by-itself Like with many Kenwood and Yaesu HTs, you can program a group of memory channels to work SO-50 half-duplex. Make sure to set up the memories where the receive/output frequency steps down in 2.5 kHz steps. Otherwise, there are times, around the point you would change receive frequencies, where you won't be able to hear the satellite on either frequency when tuning in 5 kHz steps (i.e., from 436.800 to 436.795 MHz). All versions of this radio with firmware at V1.02 or greater tune in 2.5 kHz steps, so this means you'll end up with twice as many memories for working SO-50 than with other radios incapable of tuning in steps smaller than 5 kHz. (To view the firmware version in a KG-UV8D, press and hold the 3 key while turning on the radio) Beyond SO-50, the KG-UV8D will work OK for V/U cross-band full-duplex operation, if the 70cm signal you're trying to hear is a lot stronger than the SO-50 downlink. The receiver is certainly better than the Alinco DJ-G7T 2m/70cm/23cm HT - another one that was promoted for cross-band, full-duplex operation a few years ago. I find myself grabbing the KG-UV8D more often when I want to have an HT with me, unless I'm looking to do APRS using a TH-D72A instead. While at the ARRL Centennial Convention in Hartford a couple of weeks ago, I did a test with my KG-UV8D and the Fox-1 prototype on display at the AMSAT booth. The Fox-1 series of satellites (remember 3 have launches - go AMSAT!) are U/V satellites, the reverse of SO-50. You will transmit on 70cm, and receive on 2m. In this configuration, and making allowances in an attempt to better simulate working a Fox-1 satellite in orbit, I was able to work the Fox-1 protoype full-duplex walking around the main hall and just outside the hall. I varied my transmit power between high and low, and moved my antenna around, trying to change how the received signals sounded as I transmitted. The Fox-1 prototype used a dummy load as an antenna. I was able to hear myself without any noticeable desense at either transmit power level, even when the Fox-1 prototype's downlink started to sound as weak as SO-50 typically does. I received good signal reports from Burns W2BFJ, a member of the Fox software team at the AMSAT booth who listened to some of my tests. This gives me hope that the KG-UV8D - and other radios like the newer versions of the IC-W32A - might work for cross-band, full-duplex operation with U/V satellites like the upcoming Fox-1 series, when they don't do the same for V/U satellites like SO-50. If you want to discuss this further, and the posts on that QRZ forum thread didn't answer any other questions you might have about the radio, please feel free to contact me directly. Good luck, and 73! Patrick WD9EWK/VA7EWK http://www.wd9ewk.net/ Has anyone tried one of these for portable use ? It has cross band repeater and also functions in Full Duplex. ___ 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
Re: [amsat-bb] Dual IC706 MKII-G operation
Tom, You need one CT-17 or equivalent level converter. I use the West Mountain Radio RIGtalk which is a USB serial port to CI-V interface. Many people build their own (easy for an RS-232 serial port) or buy inexpensive converters from ebay. The CI-V interface is an open-collector party-line. You can parallel 2-4 Icom radios using Y-adapters, then connect it to the CI-V output of the CT-17, RIGtalk, or other similar interface. Does that answer your question? 73, Steve N9IP -- Steve Belter, s...@wintek.com On Jul 31, 2014, at 10:10 AM, Tom Warren mtn...@hartcom.net wrote: Eric, Thanks for you input. I do have an additional question…... about the need of CT-17 level converter as noted in the owners manual, but I think Mike will answer it when he replies. This, to me, is the last piece of the puzzle (and my confusion). Is the ‘Y' adaptor cable to be used ‘in conjunction’ with the CI-V level converter or…..’in place of ' the CI-V level converter? Again, I’m really impressed with the helpful responses I’ve received from this group, thank you. I feel like I’m almost there ;0) 73 Tom ps; from the looks of the archives, you have been involved in helping others for a long time !! On Jul 31, 2014, at 1:50 AM, Erich Eichmann erich.eichm...@t-online.de wrote: Tom, as Paul wrote already change the Icom address of one of the IC-706MKIIGs and enter the two addresses in the Radio 1 section of menu Radio Setup. You can connect both radios to a single Icom CAT cable by using an Y-adapter on the radio side of the CAT cable. Make sure that the CAT cable works on Windows 7 and 8, see the reply of Mike, W4UOO. When the program starts the radio with the first of the two addresses will run as the RX. In menu Radio Setup check the option Autom. RX/TX Change. The program will then automatically change the roles of both radios as RX and TX. when you switch between u/v and v/u sats and you don't need to switch the 2m/70cm antennas between the radios. Leave option Satellite mode and all other options in the menu un-checked. 73s, Erich, DK1TB Am 30.07.2014 14:09, schrieb Tom Warren: Hello to the group…….. Does anyone have the specifics on how to setup two IC706 MKII-G’s for satellite ssb/cw operation (duplex). I’ve done a bit of browsing and read the manual but remain confused on the hardware needed when using my Compaq laptop (no serial port), only USB’s. Any advise would be appreciated. 73 Tom W4TMW ___ 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
Re: [amsat-bb] Dual IC706 MKII-G operation
Tom, I tested two radios on the Radio Shack USB Scanner cable to 2 ICOM radios simultaneously. Works great ! If you Connect, from the 1/8 mono male plug to a 1/8 Female to 2 1/8 Male Mono Y Cord to the *Remote *1/8 connection on each 706 radio as shown on P.12 of 706MKIIG Manual (make sure that the 2 long Stereo to mono adapter is in line). Follow instructions to install drivers, don't plug in the USB cable to the computer before the instructions say to plug it in, this can be a big problem in some cases.. On the 706MKII G: The goal here is to do 2 things, 1. To set the CI-V addresses on the 2 radios to 2 different addresses, by default, they are set to the same address, which is probably 58H 1. Thus, you only need to change 1 radio, and confirm the setting on the other radio so that you can set up SatPC32 accordingly. 2. To set the Baud Rate to 19,200 on both radios 3. Check 2 other settings, make sure they're at the defaults. *Here we go, steps to get this done:(I verified on my 703, should be very close)* *Go into the Setup Menu by doing the following: (This is from the 706 manual)* D Initial set mode operation ➀*Push [POWER] for 2 sec. to turn power OFF.* ➁*While pushing [LOCK] push [POWER]* to turn power ON. •Initial set mode is selected and one of its items appears. (These items are on page 50-55) *.go to Here's your needed Settings* ➂*Push [MENU] one or more times to select the* *desired item.* * This is how you Scroll through the settings* •[M-CH] or [Y]/[Z] can also be used. ➃Rotate the main dial to set the values or conditions for the selected item. *This is how you change the actual Setting* *Once complete, hold down the Power button for 2 Seconds to power off, then power back on.* *Your *needed Settings (These options are shown on Manual Page 55) Scroll to Menu Option 34 by *Pushing the [MENU] one or more times* until you see: * 34 CI-V Address:* You need to decide which Radio is considered #1 and which is #2 On Radio #1 set Menu Option 34 to: 58H(Rotate the Main Dial to change if needed) On Radio #2 set Menu Option 34 to: 50H(Rotate the Main Dial to change) Keep these 2 settings handy, you'll need them when configuring SATPC32. Scroll to Menu Option 35 by *Pushing the [MENU] one or more times* until you see: * 35 CI-V Baud:* Set to 19200 on both Radios Scroll to Menu Option 36 by *Pushing the [MENU] one or more times* until you see: * 36 CI-V Trn* Set to On (Rotate the Main Dial to change if needed) Scroll to Menu Option 37 by *Pushing the [MENU] one or more times* until you see: *37 CI-V 735* Set to Off (Rotate the Main Dial to change if needed) Now the 2 radios should have the correct settings: You can review the settings if you like, by scrolling through them by Pushing the [MENU] one or more times, then when finished, hold down the Power button for 2 Seconds to power off, then power back on. Connect the USB adapter to the Computer (follow the instructions before you plug in the USB adaptor), then configure the SATPC32 using the CI-V addresses from above...on which ever Com Port the USB adapter is using My suggested addresses: 58 for Radio 1 50 for Radio 2 Baud Rate: 19,200 Com Port Number will be the same for both radios because they use the same USB interface. That is fine... -- Thanks, Mike Sprenger W4UOO (37.9167N 81.1244W is the Summit) On Thu, Jul 31, 2014 at 10:10 AM, Tom Warren mtn...@hartcom.net wrote: Eric, Thanks for you input. I do have an additional question…... about the need of CT-17 level converter as noted in the owners manual, but I think Mike will answer it when he replies. This, to me, is the last piece of the puzzle (and my confusion). Is the ‘Y' adaptor cable to be used ‘in conjunction’ with the CI-V level converter or…..’in place of ' the CI-V level converter? Again, I’m really impressed with the helpful responses I’ve received from this group, thank you. I feel like I’m almost there ;0) 73 Tom ps; from the looks of the archives, you have been involved in helping others for a long time !! On Jul 31, 2014, at 1:50 AM, Erich Eichmann erich.eichm...@t-online.de wrote: Tom, as Paul wrote already change the Icom address of one of the IC-706MKIIGs and enter the two addresses in the Radio 1 section of menu Radio Setup. You can connect both radios to a single Icom CAT cable by using an Y-adapter on the radio side of the CAT cable. Make sure that the CAT cable works on Windows 7 and 8, see the reply of Mike, W4UOO. When the program starts the radio with the first of the two addresses will run as the RX. In menu Radio Setup check the option Autom. RX/TX Change. The program will then automatically change the roles of both radios as RX and TX. when you switch between u/v and v/u sats and you don't need to
Re: [amsat-bb] Round-the-world M0XER-4
I'm not sure if this link has been passed around yet, but it has a few photos and some info on the system. http://www.leobodnar.com/balloons/B-64/ On Thu, Jul 31, 2014 at 3:51 PM, M5AKA m5...@yahoo.co.uk wrote: Hi Bob, Yes, that's a library image of one of Leo's solar powered payloads, I don't have a pic of B-64. If you send Leo an email I'm sure he'd fill you in on the details - I'm just amazed he's managed to get everything into such a small and light package, as you might expect the rechargeable cell is the heaviest part. 73 Trevor M5AKA On Thursday, 31 July 2014, 21:26, Robert Bruninga bruni...@usna.edu wrote: Trevor, The M0XER-4 (I thought) did frequency shifting (APRS 144 MHz national channels over Europe and the US), and so I thought it had more complexity. The image shown on the link below only has 434 MHz antennas, no obvious GPS and no VHF antennas. Can you clarify and help us get an idea of what this M0XER4 payload actually looked like? Thanks, Bob, WB4aPR -Original Message- From: amsat-bb-boun...@amsat.org [mailto:amsat-bb-boun...@amsat.org] On Behalf Of M5AKA Sent: Thursday, July 31, 2014 4:06 PM To: AMSAT BB Subject: Re: [amsat-bb] Round-the-world M0XER-4 http://amsat-uk.org/2014/07/31/434-mhz-balloon-b-64-completes-epic-journey / 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 ___ 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 -- Andrew Koenig ___ 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
Re: [amsat-bb] Round-the-world M0XER-4
Just to confirm, APRS is used on 70cm at least. Not sure about 2m And it decodes in the field ;) http://www.pa3weg.nl/?id=news *Wouter PA3WEG* On Fri, Aug 1, 2014 at 12:03 AM, Andrew Koenig ke5...@gmail.com wrote: I'm not sure if this link has been passed around yet, but it has a few photos and some info on the system. http://www.leobodnar.com/balloons/B-64/ On Thu, Jul 31, 2014 at 3:51 PM, M5AKA m5...@yahoo.co.uk wrote: Hi Bob, Yes, that's a library image of one of Leo's solar powered payloads, I don't have a pic of B-64. If you send Leo an email I'm sure he'd fill you in on the details - I'm just amazed he's managed to get everything into such a small and light package, as you might expect the rechargeable cell is the heaviest part. 73 Trevor M5AKA On Thursday, 31 July 2014, 21:26, Robert Bruninga bruni...@usna.edu wrote: Trevor, The M0XER-4 (I thought) did frequency shifting (APRS 144 MHz national channels over Europe and the US), and so I thought it had more complexity. The image shown on the link below only has 434 MHz antennas, no obvious GPS and no VHF antennas. Can you clarify and help us get an idea of what this M0XER4 payload actually looked like? Thanks, Bob, WB4aPR -Original Message- From: amsat-bb-boun...@amsat.org [mailto:amsat-bb-boun...@amsat.org] On Behalf Of M5AKA Sent: Thursday, July 31, 2014 4:06 PM To: AMSAT BB Subject: Re: [amsat-bb] Round-the-world M0XER-4 http://amsat-uk.org/2014/07/31/434-mhz-balloon-b-64-completes-epic-journey / 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 ___ 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 -- Andrew Koenig ___ 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] Equatorial Crossing Data (EQX)
Does anyone know of a tracking application or program or some other software or existing source that will still produces or publishes equatorial crossing data for current satellites? EMike EMike McCardel, KC8YLD VP for Educational Relations AMSAT-NA Sent from my iPhone ___ 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
Re: [amsat-bb] Equatorial Crossing Data (EQX)
i8CVS posted the directions to calculate EQX and everything else needed to use an OSCARLATOR from Keplerian elements back in 2003. http://www.amsat.org/amsat/archive/amsat-bb/200203/msg00749.html I haven't done any programming in forever, but maybe I'll try to write a short program to automate those calculations at some point (unless someone already has). 73, Paul, N8HM On Thu, Jul 31, 2014 at 10:51 PM, EMike McCardel mccard...@gmail.com wrote: Does anyone know of a tracking application or program or some other software or existing source that will still produces or publishes equatorial crossing data for current satellites? EMike EMike McCardel, KC8YLD VP for Educational Relations AMSAT-NA Sent from my iPhone ___ 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
Re: [amsat-bb] Equatorial Crossing Data (EQX)
EMike, If you enjoy diving into code, you can use my very simple python script to derive this data. It's 100% free for any and all purposes. I wrote it specifically for educational purposes. Check out the code here: https://code.google.com/p/ge-satellite-tracker/ Also, see my blog posts from Feb 2012 regarding ARISSat-1. I generated all of my plots using the same concept: http://libjoe.blogspot.com/2012/02/arissat-1-analysis-eclipses-and.html If you have any questions, let me know. Joseph Armbruster On Thu, Jul 31, 2014 at 10:51 PM, EMike McCardel mccard...@gmail.com wrote: Does anyone know of a tracking application or program or some other software or existing source that will still produces or publishes equatorial crossing data for current satellites? EMike EMike McCardel, KC8YLD VP for Educational Relations AMSAT-NA Sent from my iPhone ___ 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
