[amsat-bb] Re: Allocations in L-band
Someone years ago told me that one of the early amateur satellites had a mode-L beacon, but because the rules changed, it was never turned on. I haven't been able to verify or disprove this story. Alan WA4SCA -Original Message- From: amsat-bb-boun...@amsat.org [mailto:amsat-bb-boun...@amsat.org] On Behalf Of Trevor . Sent: Tuesday, November 20, 2012 4:10 AM To: amsat-bb@amsat.org Subject: [amsat-bb] Re: Allocations in L-band --- On Mon, 19/11/12, Richard Ferryman wrote: > Just curious - Can someone enlighten me as to why there is no allocation > for satellite downlinks in L-band (at least in the bandplans I have seen). > There are uplinks around 1267 to 1269 MHz. Is it due to possibility of > interference with commercial/military/aeronautical systems? I believe it dates back to a WARC conference in about 1971. Prior to that the Amateur Service had I believe been able to use any Amateur Frequencies just as they can still do for that other form of Space Communication - Moon Bounce (EME). Wayne Green W2NSD does make references to the loss of satellite frequencies a few times in his column in 73 Magazine from that era, see 73 Mag archive at http://archive.org/search.php?query=73%20magazine Although a separate service, the Amateur-satellite Service, was created they were only given access a limited sub-set of the Amateur Service frequencies. For the UHF and Microwave bands the satellite segments were all remote from the terrestrial weak-signal segment meaning separate equipment had to be built to work satellites. Back in those days even 435 MHz would have seemed "remote" from the 432 MHz weak-signal area due to the use of 28 to 432 MHz transvertors that only covered a narrow 2 MHz segment of the band. We share 432-438 MHz with commercial SAR satellites but why in the 70's we weren't allowed to use the whole of 432-438 I do not know. Maybe no-one thought to ask for the whole segment ? The same with 1260-1270, why it's there I don't know perhaps someone can enlighten us. The band 1260-1300 MHz is used for wideband Global Positioning transmissions from Galileo, see http://www.southgatearc.org/articles/galileo.htm Do restrictions that were applied to the Amateur-satellite Service 40 years ago (but not to Moonbounce) still have any relevance today ? again I don't know. Ideally the Amateur-satellite Service should have access to the weak-signal segments of all the UHF and Microwave bands for both Earth-to-Space and Space-to-Earth so we would only need to build one set of equipment on each band for both terrestrial and satellite working. It would be good if IARU were to work towards that objective. 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] Re: Allocations in L-band
Someone years ago told me that one of the early amateur satellites had a mode-L beacon, but because the rules changed, it was never turned on. I haven't been able to verify or disprove this story. Alan WA4SCA -Original Message- From: amsat-bb-boun...@amsat.org [mailto:amsat-bb-boun...@amsat.org] On Behalf Of Trevor . Sent: Tuesday, November 20, 2012 4:10 AM To: amsat-bb@amsat.org Subject: [amsat-bb] Re: Allocations in L-band --- On Mon, 19/11/12, Richard Ferryman wrote: > Just curious - Can someone enlighten me as to why there is no allocation > for satellite downlinks in L-band (at least in the bandplans I have seen). > There are uplinks around 1267 to 1269 MHz. Is it due to possibility of > interference with commercial/military/aeronautical systems? I believe it dates back to a WARC conference in about 1971. Prior to that the Amateur Service had I believe been able to use any Amateur Frequencies just as they can still do for that other form of Space Communication - Moon Bounce (EME). Wayne Green W2NSD does make references to the loss of satellite frequencies a few times in his column in 73 Magazine from that era, see 73 Mag archive at http://archive.org/search.php?query=73%20magazine Although a separate service, the Amateur-satellite Service, was created they were only given access a limited sub-set of the Amateur Service frequencies. For the UHF and Microwave bands the satellite segments were all remote from the terrestrial weak-signal segment meaning separate equipment had to be built to work satellites. Back in those days even 435 MHz would have seemed "remote" from the 432 MHz weak-signal area due to the use of 28 to 432 MHz transvertors that only covered a narrow 2 MHz segment of the band. We share 432-438 MHz with commercial SAR satellites but why in the 70's we weren't allowed to use the whole of 432-438 I do not know. Maybe no-one thought to ask for the whole segment ? The same with 1260-1270, why it's there I don't know perhaps someone can enlighten us. The band 1260-1300 MHz is used for wideband Global Positioning transmissions from Galileo, see http://www.southgatearc.org/articles/galileo.htm Do restrictions that were applied to the Amateur-satellite Service 40 years ago (but not to Moonbounce) still have any relevance today ? again I don't know. Ideally the Amateur-satellite Service should have access to the weak-signal segments of all the UHF and Microwave bands for both Earth-to-Space and Space-to-Earth so we would only need to build one set of equipment on each band for both terrestrial and satellite working. It would be good if IARU were to work towards that objective. 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] Re: Allocations in L-band
That seems to explain the story. Thanks for the research! Alan WA4SCA -Original Message- From: amsat-bb-boun...@amsat.org [mailto:amsat-bb-boun...@amsat.org] On Behalf Of Trevor . Sent: Wednesday, November 21, 2012 5:49 AM To: AMSAT-BB; Greg D; Edward R Cole Subject: [amsat-bb] Re: Allocations in L-band I had a recollection that it was UOSAT-1 (OSCAR-9) that was planned to have a 23cm L-Band beacon and so I emailed Cliff G4BGP/G8FDH who has sent me the following: -- It had been proposed that a 23cm beacon be carried on board UOSAT. However there was a legal problem to be overcome. A request was made to the World Administrative Conference in 1977 (WARC-77), to permit such a beacon to be operated, from space. Unfortunately the outcome of WARC77 prevented operation of the 23cm beacon... Consequently it was agreed that a 13cm beacon should also be considered. -- 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] Re: Lightning protector advice
Steve, I have always used separate power lines. However, I have used Alpha Delta protectors, both in switches and stand alone, with no problems. About 25 years ago I had a nearby strike. The cartridges were blown, but nothing was damaged in the station. 73s, Alan WA4SCA -Original Message- From: amsat-bb-boun...@amsat.org [mailto:amsat-bb-boun...@amsat.org] On Behalf Of Stephen E. Belter Sent: Thursday, November 22, 2012 7:58 PM To: AMSAT-BB Subject: [amsat-bb] Lightning protector advice I want to add lightning protection to my satellite station and would like some advice. I have a pair of SSB preamps that are powered using the coax from my Icom IC-821 transceiver. As a result, I need protectors that don't block DC and will pass 13.8 VDC. I've had good luck with PolyPhaser protectors in other applications, but their new owners (Protection Technology Group) have apparently discontinued the PolyPhaser products that would pass DC. Alpha Delta makes some surge protectors that will pass DC, for example their ATT3G50. Does anyone have any experience with the Alpha Delta protectors or with another brand that they would recommend? Thanks and 73, Steve N9IP -- ___ 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: Lightning protector advice
Steve, I have always used separate power lines. However, I have used Alpha Delta protectors, both in switches and stand alone, with no problems. About 25 years ago I had a nearby strike. The cartridges were blown, but nothing was damaged in the station. 73s, Alan WA4SCA -Original Message- From: amsat-bb-boun...@amsat.org [mailto:amsat-bb-boun...@amsat.org] On Behalf Of Stephen E. Belter Sent: Thursday, November 22, 2012 7:58 PM To: AMSAT-BB Subject: [amsat-bb] Lightning protector advice I want to add lightning protection to my satellite station and would like some advice. I have a pair of SSB preamps that are powered using the coax from my Icom IC-821 transceiver. As a result, I need protectors that don't block DC and will pass 13.8 VDC. I've had good luck with PolyPhaser protectors in other applications, but their new owners (Protection Technology Group) have apparently discontinued the PolyPhaser products that would pass DC. Alpha Delta makes some surge protectors that will pass DC, for example their ATT3G50. Does anyone have any experience with the Alpha Delta protectors or with another brand that they would recommend? Thanks and 73, Steve N9IP -- ___ 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: G5400B Rotor Problem
Al, To answer the last question, the "out voltage adjust" is for the reference voltage from the 9-pin DIN connector used with computer control. It has no effect on the meters. I had that rotator for years, before replacing it about 15 years ago. Unlike some of the other similar Yaesu rotators, the azimuth rotator in the 5400B does not have limit switches, though the elevation rotator does. (See schematic) As I recall, the full mechanical swing is a bit more than 360 degrees, but not the 450 degrees of later units. The stop to stop method doesn't work well. I would set the left limit as you stated, and then visually look at the antenna as you step it to the right. In particular, see what the meter says going through north, then when the antenna swings around to south again. With it fully CCW, find a place in the yard where you are looking down the boom. Raising the elevation to 15-20 degrees will help. Swing it CW 360 degrees and it should look the same. This should be a more accurate way to calibrate the 360. Let us know what happens. 73s, Alan WA4SCA -Original Message- From: amsat-bb-boun...@amsat.org [mailto:amsat-bb-boun...@amsat.org] On Behalf Of tok...@myranch.com Sent: Sunday, November 25, 2012 12:31 PM To: amsat-bb@amsat.org Subject: [amsat-bb] G5400B Rotor Problem Hi all, Trying to get a G5400B rotor going but having some calibration problems with the azimuth settings. With power off and the rotor set at the left hand position, I adjust the needle to read 180. When the power is turned on the reading goes to about 182. I then let the rotor go all the way to the right 180 mark and adjust the full scale pot to read 180. The problem is when the rotor is half way around and should be reading 360 it actually reads 345. Any ideas on what I should be looking at? Also there is nothing in the manual to suggest what the "out voltage adjust" pot is supposed to do. What is its function? Thank you for any advice. 73 Al W8KHP ___ 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: G5400B Rotor Problem
Al, The fact that it works OK from S to N but not N to S argues that it is not in the meter electronics. A final test would be to look a the DC output voltage from the DIN plug and compare the two. You will be seeing volts, not degrees, but they should smoothly track, and with a few measurements, you should be able to calibrate one against the other. They get their information from the same 500 ohm pot in the rotator, but different amplifiers. If they track, it is the reference pot. If they don't, it is the meter. Replacing the pot is not hard, but a messy, tedious job. You used to be able to get the pot from Yaesu for about $10, and there are some places you can Bing which show you how to open up the unit. 73s and good luck. Alan WA4SCA -Original Message- From: tok...@myranch.com [mailto:tok...@myranch.com] Sent: Sunday, November 25, 2012 3:00 PM To: apbid...@mailaps.org; amsat-bb@amsat.org Subject: Re: [amsat-bb] G5400B Rotor Problem Alan, Thanks for the answers. The rotor goes through its 360 just fine. The problem is that half way through, when it should read 360 it reads 345. There is a nonlinearity in the readout. 73, Al W8KHP -Original Message- From: Alan Sent: Sunday, November 25, 2012 3:20 PM To: tok...@myranch.com ; amsat-bb@amsat.org Subject: RE: [amsat-bb] G5400B Rotor Problem Al, To answer the last question, the "out voltage adjust" is for the reference voltage from the 9-pin DIN connector used with computer control. It has no effect on the meters. I had that rotator for years, before replacing it about 15 years ago. Unlike some of the other similar Yaesu rotators, the azimuth rotator in the 5400B does not have limit switches, though the elevation rotator does. (See schematic) As I recall, the full mechanical swing is a bit more than 360 degrees, but not the 450 degrees of later units. The stop to stop method doesn't work well. I would set the left limit as you stated, and then visually look at the antenna as you step it to the right. In particular, see what the meter says going through north, then when the antenna swings around to south again. With it fully CCW, find a place in the yard where you are looking down the boom. Raising the elevation to 15-20 degrees will help. Swing it CW 360 degrees and it should look the same. This should be a more accurate way to calibrate the 360. Let us know what happens. 73s, Alan WA4SCA -Original Message- From: amsat-bb-boun...@amsat.org [mailto:amsat-bb-boun...@amsat.org] On Behalf Of tok...@myranch.com Sent: Sunday, November 25, 2012 12:31 PM To: amsat-bb@amsat.org Subject: [amsat-bb] G5400B Rotor Problem Hi all, Trying to get a G5400B rotor going but having some calibration problems with the azimuth settings. With power off and the rotor set at the left hand position, I adjust the needle to read 180. When the power is turned on the reading goes to about 182. I then let the rotor go all the way to the right 180 mark and adjust the full scale pot to read 180. The problem is when the rotor is half way around and should be reading 360 it actually reads 345. Any ideas on what I should be looking at? Also there is nothing in the manual to suggest what the "out voltage adjust" pot is supposed to do. What is its function? Thank you for any advice. 73 Al W8KHP ___ 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: G5400B Rotor Problem
Let us know what you find. We can add it to our list of things to check in the future. Alan WA4SCA -Original Message- From: amsat-bb-boun...@amsat.org [mailto:amsat-bb-boun...@amsat.org] On Behalf Of tok...@myranch.com Sent: Monday, November 26, 2012 4:14 PM To: amsat-bb@amsat.org Subject: [amsat-bb] G5400B Rotor Problem Hi All, Thanks for the suggestions. Looks like I'll be measuring some voltages this weekend and will hopefully solve the problem. 73 Al W8KHP ___ 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: G5400B Rotor Problem
Al, The output from pin 6 parallels nicely the meter reading. If you do a linear fit: MeasuredCalculated .024.0062 .606.626 1.271.25 1.864 1.865 2.489 2.48 3.074 3.10 3.693.72 4.354.34 5.004.96 Those variances are all within the 4% accuracy claimed. This implies the meter electronics are good, or at least consistent in reporting what the pot is telling them. However, >> The difference in voltage from reading to reading varied from 0.582 to 0.660 V. From left to right they were 0.582, 0.664, 0.594, 0.625, 0.585, 0.616, 0.660, 0.650. Apologies, but I am not clear on what this means. It does represent approximately 45 degrees. The fact that the pot total resistance is less than 500 ohms, and the fact that it has a jump (non-linearity) in the readings, implies there is a shorted section in the pot Alan WA4SCA -Original Message- From: amsat-bb-boun...@amsat.org [mailto:amsat-bb-boun...@amsat.org] On Behalf Of tok...@myranch.com Sent: Wednesday, November 28, 2012 3:00 PM To: amsat-bb@amsat.org Subject: [amsat-bb] G5400B Rotor Problem Got some unexpected time today to look at the rotor. First I set the output at pin 6 of the external control output jack to 5.0 V. Then I got readings every 45 deg from 180 at the left to 180 on the right. The readings are of course subject to parallax in reading the needle. Readings from 180 on the left to 180 on the right were 0.024, 0.606, 1.270, 1.864, 2.489, 3.074, 3.690, 4.350, and 5.000 V. The difference in voltage from reading to reading varied from 0.582 to 0.660 V. From left to right they were 0.582, 0.664, 0.594, 0.625, 0.585, 0.616, 0.660, 0.650. I then took resistance readings on the 500 ohm pot in the rotor (removing connection from control box each time). Starting at the left resistance from 1-2, 1-3, 2-3 were 415, 416, and 1.7 ohms. With the rotor halfway around (360) (dial reading 345) resistance from 1-2, 1-3, 2-3 were 241.7, 416, and 176.1 ohms. With the dial at 360 resistance from 1-2, 1-3, 2-3 were 220.4, 413, and 193.6 ohms. With the dial at the right 180 resistance from 1-2, 1-3, 2-3 were 30.4, 414, and 383 ohms. First observation is that the pot in the rotor is considerably less than 500 ohms. Next with either the rotor being halfway around or the dial reading as if it were halfway around I would expect the 1-2 and 2-3 readings of the pot to be somewhat similar but they are not. So, are these results glaringly pointing to the 500 ohm pot as the culprit? Or does someone see something else? I'd appreciate any opinions on this. Thank you once again. 73 Al W8KHP ___ 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] Good discussion of using two HF rigs with transverters for satellite comms
All, Flex has an interesting article on using two rigs for full duplex operations using SATPC32. http://support.flexradio.com/Downloads.aspx?fr=1 Look for: A Full-Duplex VHF-UHF Satellite System using FLEX radios While some of the article is specific to Flex radios, there is an excellent discussion of considerations for transverter LO frequencies which is relevant to most rigs. 73s, Alan WA4SCA ___ 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] NKOR Keps
Space Track has some Keps for an NKOR launch: OBJECT C 1 39028U 12072C 12347.60873326 .00281787 0-0 15928-1 064 2 39028 097.4494 036.5191 0052188 172.7587 187.4413 15.1062845793 OBJECT A 1 39026U 12072A 12347.74205676 .00132649 0-0 79618-2 063 2 39026 097.4079 036.6613 0060008 169.7339 190.5082 15.08803122 101 OBJECT B 1 39027U 12072B 12347.74254585 .00129510 0-0 79618-2 071 2 39027 097.4069 036.6591 0064301 171.4483 188.7842 15.07731393 119 As always, these are initial and approximate. Alan WA4SCA ___ 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: F****d requirement at AMSAT store
Doug, The software used for the store is a standard package with lots of fixed, internal defaults and error checking. That is one, and is not likely changeable. As to why; there are very few people have a single letter first name, though some use only a first initial. I am curious how this problem came up. Alan WA4SCA AMSAT Store stock boy. -Original Message- From: amsat-bb-boun...@amsat.org [mailto:amsat-bb-boun...@amsat.org] On Behalf Of Doug Faunt N6TQS +1-510-655-8604 Sent: Friday, December 28, 2012 2:04 PM To: amsat-bb@amsat.org Subject: [amsat-bb] Fd requirement at AMSAT store "* Your First Name must contain a minimum of 2 characters" Why? ___ 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] Kline School Solar Arrays Donation
A good SARC article on the recent donation of solar arrays to the Fox Project. http://www.southgatearc.org/news/january2013/kline_school_raises_$6500_for_a msat_fox.htm Alan WA4SCA ___ 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] Broadband Preamps
The initial run of broadband preamps have been sold. We expect to have more available relatively soon. The first few will be used to cover existing orders. When they are available for purchase, they will be on the AMSAT store, and announcements will be made though AMSAT media. Thanks to all who have ordered them, and by doing so supported AMSAT operations! Alan WA4SCA ___ 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: G-5500 frozen
Bob, You can find heating tapes for pipes at most hardware stores. You can wind them on pipes to keep them from freezing. I have also seen adhesive pads for similar tasks at technical specialty stores. Over the years I have known a couple of hams in the northern areas who use them to keep rotators from freezing. It just gives you another wire to run and keep from binding. :) 73s, Alan WA4SCA -Original Message- From: amsat-bb-boun...@amsat.org [mailto:amsat-bb-boun...@amsat.org] On Behalf Of Bob- W7LRD Sent: Saturday, January 12, 2013 12:40 PM To: amsat-bb@amsat.org Subject: [amsat-bb] G-5500 frozen For those waiting for the on going rotor drama at the LRD compound. Tipped tower over, removed all antennas, rotor etc. took in shop opened case, one big ice cube inside. The gears can not move through ice! I will clean it up, dry it out, does anyone have any experience with sealing this thing up, making gasket etc ? It is the Yaesu G-5500 elevation rotor. It does rain here a bit (Seattle) hihi 73 Bob W7LRD ___ 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] Broadband Preamps back in stock!
The AMSAT Store now has the popular broadband preamps back in stock. They can be found on the top page at: http://store.amsat.org/catalog/ 73s, Alan WA4SCA AMSAT Store stock boy. ___ 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 Store still open and secure
All, A quick reminder that the AMSAT-NA Store is still open for business at the following URL: http://store.amsat.org/catalog/ It is running on a separate secure server, and unaffected by issues with the main AMSAT web site. We still haves several of the popular new broadband preamps in stock from the second production run. Unlike some sites, even temporarily, no Viagra. :) 73s, Alan WA4SCA AMSAT Store Stock Boy ___ 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: AMSAT-NA HP?
Yes. We has a security issue, and had to take down the main AMSAT web site. There is a temporary web site at: WWW.AMSAT.ORG It is VERY basic. Services are being restored as time for our volunteers permit, with the emphasis on the most critical functions. E-mail, mailing lists, and the AMSAT Store are all unaffected. We regret this disruption, but taking strong action was required. More details will be in the next ANS issue. 73s, Alan WA4SCA -Original Message- From: amsat-bb-boun...@amsat.org [mailto:amsat-bb-boun...@amsat.org] On Behalf Of Mineo Wakita Sent: Saturday, January 26, 2013 5:29 AM To: amsat-bb@amsat.org Subject: [amsat-bb] AMSAT-NA HP? Did a homepage of AMSAT-NA disappear? http://www.amsat.org/amsat/AmsatHome.html JE9PEL, Mineo Wakita ___ 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: AMSAT-NA 30th Space Symposium and AMSAT-NA Meeting DVD
Rick, Clearly we missed 2012, but it is moving along well. Real Soon Now. Alan WA4SCA -Original Message- From: amsat-bb-boun...@amsat.org [mailto:amsat-bb-boun...@amsat.org] On Behalf Of Rick Walter Sent: Friday, January 25, 2013 5:16 PM To: amsat-bb@amsat.org Subject: [amsat-bb] AMSAT-NA 30th Space Symposium and AMSAT-NA Meeting DVD Has anyone received the member's DVD - "To compensate for the five issues not published in 2012" ... "Arrangements are now being made for distribution of Proceedings to our membership, most likely in the form of a DVD, (hopefully) before the end of 2012"? Rick -- Sent from Rick's gmail account ___ 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: Happy Anniversary
Tom, Welcome to the HCWA, Half Century Wireless Association. :) Alan WA4SCA -Original Message- From: amsat-bb-boun...@amsat.org [mailto:amsat-bb-boun...@amsat.org] On Behalf Of Thomas Doyle Sent: Tuesday, January 29, 2013 12:49 PM To: AMSAT-BB@amsat.org Subject: [amsat-bb] Happy Anniversary 2013 means I have been a ham for 50 years. YIKES ! In lieu of the many flowers and gifts you were planning on sending to me donate a couple of bucks to your favorite AMSAT project. 73 W9KE Tom Doyle ___ 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] Intelsat-27 Launch Failure
Boeing lost its most recent satellite today: http://www.space-travel.com/reports/Russia-launched_satellite_plunges_into_P acific_official_999.html 73s, Alan WA4SCA ___ 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: error loading SatPC32
Jeff, The PRIOR.SQF is used to tell the program the priority of satellites to track if more than one is visible. I just experimented by renaming mine, and got that message. I don't know the cause, but your is either damaged or missing. I use WIN7. Assuming WIN8 is similar, and you are using CONFIG I ,yours will be in: C:\Users\Alan\AppData\Roaming\SatPC32\PRIOR.SQF (Replace "Alan" with your account name on your computer.) You can recover it from your system backups, which I assume you make. Another way is to use the SATPC32 DATABACKUP program, which will restore things to the last time you used it. It will be in the base SATPC32 directory. A third way will be to get it from the default files which are installed: C:\Users\Alan\AppData\Roaming\SatPC32\SQF_Files_Eng\PRIOR.SQF (Replace "Alan" with your account name on your computer.) With luck, one of these will work. Possibly a simpler way to locate the files is with a good search utility. 73s, Alan WA4SCA -Original Message- From: amsat-bb-boun...@amsat.org [mailto:amsat-bb-boun...@amsat.org] On Behalf Of jeff kb2m Sent: Monday, February 04, 2013 5:45 AM To: 'amsat' Subject: [amsat-bb] error loading SatPC32 While trying to bring up SatPC32 I'm getting an 'error loading Prior.SQF!' error, then the program shuts down. This just started for no apparent reason, SatPC32 was working fine. I'm running WIN8. Anyone have any ideas ? 73 Jeff kb2m ___ 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: error loading SatPC32
Jeff, Sorry the easy fix did not work. I had no problem with the default PRIOR.SQF, even though I had made different priorities. Hmmm. I have the DATABACKUP in my PROGRAMS list. I can't remember whether it comes that way, or I added it to the PROGRAM.SQF file. Glad it is working again! 73s, Alan WA4SCA Original Message- From: amsat-bb-boun...@amsat.org [mailto:amsat-bb-boun...@amsat.org] On Behalf Of Jeff KB2M Sent: Monday, February 04, 2013 3:41 PM To: 'amsat' Subject: [amsat-bb] Re: error loading SatPC32 Thanks Alan. I tried to copy a Prior.SQF from a different config setup and it didn't work. This tells me that each Prior.SQL is somehow different. I ended up doing as you suggested, restoring it from a SatPC32 databackup that I ran when I installed the new version. The program now starts. Unfortunately, as this is my rover laptop that I have configured for a different QTH I lost all my unique settings for that QTH. I will now run SatPC32 databackup every time I make any major changes. Lesson learned 73 Jeff kb2m -Original Message- From: Alan [mailto:wa4...@gmail.com] Sent: Monday, February 04, 2013 10:01 AM To: 'jeff kb2m'; 'amsat' Subject: RE: [amsat-bb] error loading SatPC32 Jeff, The PRIOR.SQF is used to tell the program the priority of satellites to track if more than one is visible. I just experimented by renaming mine, and got that message. I don't know the cause, but your is either damaged or missing. I use WIN7. Assuming WIN8 is similar, and you are using CONFIG I ,yours will be in: C:\Users\Alan\AppData\Roaming\SatPC32\PRIOR.SQF (Replace "Alan" with your account name on your computer.) You can recover it from your system backups, which I assume you make. Another way is to use the SATPC32 DATABACKUP program, which will restore things to the last time you used it. It will be in the base SATPC32 directory. A third way will be to get it from the default files which are installed: C:\Users\Alan\AppData\Roaming\SatPC32\SQF_Files_Eng\PRIOR.SQF (Replace "Alan" with your account name on your computer.) With luck, one of these will work. Possibly a simpler way to locate the files is with a good search utility. 73s, Alan WA4SCA -Original Message- From: amsat-bb-boun...@amsat.org [mailto:amsat-bb-boun...@amsat.org] On Behalf Of jeff kb2m Sent: Monday, February 04, 2013 5:45 AM To: 'amsat' Subject: [amsat-bb] error loading SatPC32 While trying to bring up SatPC32 I'm getting an 'error loading Prior.SQF!' error, then the program shuts down. This just started for no apparent reason, SatPC32 was working fine. I'm running WIN8. Anyone have any ideas ? 73 Jeff kb2m ___ 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: protocol for using sats
Bill, There is a recent article from the Journal which is not on the server which might also be of interest. I will send you a copy. 73s, Alan WA4SCA -Original Message- From: amsat-bb-boun...@amsat.org [mailto:amsat-bb-boun...@amsat.org] On Behalf Of Anthony Monteiro Sent: Friday, February 08, 2013 12:21 PM To: Bill Booth Cc: amsat-bb@amsat.org Subject: [amsat-bb] Re: protocol for using sats Hi Bill, Take a look at this, still the best info: http://www.amsat.org/amsat/features/one_true_rule.html You always receive USB but may need to Tx LSB if the transponder is inverting. 73, Tony AA2TX On 2/8/2013 12:11 PM, Bill Booth wrote: > Its been a while and I need to be refreshed. When using the sats linear > transponders how does the transmit receive work. > > Does the transmit stay on frequency and tune the receiver for best > receive, or does the receiver stay and transmit frequency changes for > best receive. Or do both move if your rig supports a satellite mode. > > Also I am hearing what I believe is both USB and LSB on the birds. Is > one sideband considered to be standard. > > ___ 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: READ READ AND READ AGAIN
Damon, Last November, on the 8th, you posted an "energetic" message in which you said in part: "OK this really gets me. Go to space weather.com A dummy obama can get a free ride into space and tons of cube sats can get into space, but Amsat has to wait another year and half" That was based on not reading the article carefully, which it in fact described a doll flown on a balloon. In my reply, I also explained the process of how satellite launches are done these days. That is available in the archives. There are here again a few misunderstandings. Actually, they are 4 inch cube satellites, to perhaps nitpick. We already have a ride from NASA, this year, with more in the works. Fox-1 will have some differences, but provide the same type of capabilities as AO-51's most popular modes. See any number of ANS, AMSAT Journal, and other sources for this information. The question is not how much money AMSAT has; every organization that can't print its own money needs a reserve to buffer cash flow. AMSAT is in the process of developing multiple satellites, and thanks to the efforts of many, it is running about even on covering expenses. Due to ITAR and other issues, that has not always been the case in the past few years. As to why be a member, see above. Most understand that it takes time, effort, and sometimes even a bit of luck in the space business. Especially when you are working on the proverbial shoestring. If you find our efforts unacceptable, then by all means put your own efforts, talents, and money with people who are doing it the way you wish. Criticism, preferably constructive and knowledgeable, is always welcome. Being insulting is rude, unproductive, and a violation of the Acceptable Use Policy. Finally, things are slow, but I see a fair number of posts about grids, states, etc. In this year, we will see Fox-1, FUNcube from AMSAT-UK, and possibly other sources of contacts. QSOs and BB discussions rise and fall with the number of functioning satellites. It would be unfortunate for you to leave based on a further series of misunderstandings. If you do decide to leave, the very best to you, and many happy QSOs! 73s, Alan WA4SCA -Original Message- From: amsat-bb-boun...@amsat.org [mailto:amsat-bb-boun...@amsat.org] On Behalf Of wa4...@comcast.net Sent: Sunday, February 10, 2013 3:39 PM To: AMSAT Subject: [amsat-bb] DELETE DELETE and DELETE AGAIN Does Amsat have anything to offer us besides an email BB ? Now I guess there will be 2 weeks of RE: emails to this honest question that we all know the answer to.(nothing but excuses) Amsat needs more money, send more money. How much money does Amsat have? All these rocket scientist out there and not one of them can bum a little 6 inch square satellite a ride into space. Please don't dazel me with anymore of your electronic genius, I don't care, I would like to see it in space in the form of a bird that we can talk through. One that just doesn't beep beep beep . I would be good to see this BBS used for making contacts in grids ,states and friends. Why would anyone want to be a member of Amsat or renew membership? See u Damon ___ 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: New Cuban Stations on Satellites
Raydel, You are doing great things, and showing the spirit of how hams innovate and improvise. Please keep us informed. 73s, Alan WA4SCA -Original Message- From: amsat-bb-boun...@amsat.org [mailto:amsat-bb-boun...@amsat.org] On Behalf Of Raydel Abreu Espinet Sent: Tuesday, February 12, 2013 9:23 AM To: amsat-bb@amsat.org Subject: [amsat-bb] New Cuban Stations on Satellites Hello everyone, As many of you should already know, now we have two new Cuban Amateur Operators on FM Satellites. Recently CO7WT and CM2XN have finally achieve their firsts QSO on SO-50 Satellite. This may look simple, but for a Cuban Ham this is a great success, after many weeks of antenna building, equipment adjustments and learning, this two fellow hams enjoy of the amazing opportunity of make a QSO on a FM Transponder Satellite. They know there is a lot more of operating skills to learn and they are very happy to do so. This apparent little success is a great success and motive of pride for the Cuban Satellite Group named GROS, "Grupo de Radioaficionados para Operaciones Satelitales" (Ham Radio Group for Satellite Operations ...a very free translation...) One of the many objectives of our Satellite Group is to promote this part of the hobby to our fellows ham. Many Cubans hams does not have the required equipment to successfully make a satellite QSO, but with the help of the Group they can put their technical skills to work and success. Few other Cuban hams has the required gear but they usually thought working a satellite is too difficult. However, with these little success the Group can show to the rest of the Cuban ham community how two stations using inventiveness and perseverance worked a FM Satellite, and perhaps those hams with the proper equipments finally decide to get on the air and activate new grids. CO7WT, Pavel is the Group's Technical Vice-Coordinator. And CM2XN, Jose, is a Group new Member since 1 month ago. The Group continues with the VHF Nets in Havana Province two times a month on Fridays and we are working on extend it to a National Net on HF one time by month on the future. The Group's First National Meeting continues postponed due to logistical arrangements but it is still as a priority to the Cuban National Amateur Radio Federation (F.R.C. - Federación de Radioaficionados de Cuba) and we have their full support. You are free to ask any question or send comments regarding the Cuban Satellite Group to any Member of the Coordination Board as well to any member in general. - CO6CBF, Hector, Vice-Coordinator (co6...@frcuba.co.cu) - CO7WT, Pavel, Technical Vice-Coordinator (pa...@conas.cu) - CM2ESP, Raydel, Coordinator (cm2...@frcuba.co.cu) There is a video (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eocmIubIBQ4) of Hector, CO6CBF, at the 2012 AMSAT Space Symposium talking about how a Cuban Ham operate a satellite. Thanks to Patrick WD9EWK and AMSAT for such opportunity!!! All the best from Cuba and thank all of you for your help, patience and understanding. 73, Raydel, CM2ESP GROS Coordinator PS: Sorry if I write something wrong, my english is not perfect. ___ 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] ISS communications glitch
>From CNN: NASA lost regular communication with the International Space Station on Tuesday and has since established only limited connections. The space agency said it was doing a routine update of computer software when communications were lost, leaving the craft able to communicate only every 90 minutes when it passes over ground stations in Russia. "This is the same way they used to do it in the 1960s, with Gemini and Apollo," NASA spokesman Josh Byerly said. "The crew is working on this, and they'll get it back up and running." The station, which is carrying one American astronaut and two Russian cosmonauts, does not appear to be in danger. "It's not a panicked mood that takes over mission control," Byerly said. "Anybody's who's been here has seen that." Aboard the station, Commander Kevin Ford told mission control during a pass over a Russian ground station that the craft is "still flying straight" and that "everybody's in good shape." The loss in communications is not considered unprecedented, though it is thought to be a cause for concern, officials said. The station is the product of a partnership among 16 nations and carries six laboratories for space research. Alan WA4SCA --- Asteroids are Nature's way of asking: "How's that space program coming along?" Aaron Williams ___ 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: PSLV-C20 Launch
ISRO just announced the launch was completed successfully. Alan WA4SCA -Original Message- From: amsat-bb-boun...@amsat.org [mailto:amsat-bb-boun...@amsat.org] On Behalf Of Mineo Wakita Sent: Monday, February 25, 2013 5:36 AM To: amsat-bb@amsat.org Subject: [amsat-bb] PSLV-C20 Launch Launch Date: 12:25 UTC, 25 Feb 2013 Launch Site: Satish Dhawan Space Center (Sriharikota, India) Launch Vehicle: PSLV-C20 Satellite Downlink Mode - -- UniBRITE145.835CW TugSat-1145.890/2234.400 Photometric observations of bright stars AAUSat-3437.4501200~19200bps (default 2400bps), not AX.25 STRaND-1437.5689600bps AX.25 - -- AAUSAT3 1 3U 13010D 13056.53140324 . 0-0 -11606-4 0 0018 2 3 98.4714 245.1613 0004579 356.2524 218.6600 14.3269025311 STRaND-1 1 44871U 58056A 13056.56026665 . 0-0 +10729-3 0 330 2 44871 98.6073 245.8068 0005347 261.8502 98.1779 14.33079817200821 Live webcast: http://www.isro.org/ http://webcast.gov.in/live/ http://www.ndtv.com/video/live/channel/ndtv24x7 More information: http://www.ne.jp/asahi/hamradio/je9pel/pslvlnch.htm JE9PEL, Mineo Wakita ___ 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: STRaND-1 Keps?
Space Track now has the first Keps up, though they are not yet matched with the particular satellite. 0 TBA - TO BE ASSIGNED 1 39086U 13009A 13056.77121522 -.0047 0-0 0+0 049 2 39086 098.6516 247.1352 0046432 049.7035 310.8285 14.4587824532 0 TBA - TO BE ASSIGNED 1 39087U 13009B 13056.84288834 -.0045 0-0 0+0 024 2 39087 098.6336 247.1693 0010423 262.8747 097.1443 14.3363024332 0 TBA - TO BE ASSIGNED 1 39088U 13009C 13056.77305574 -.0045 0-0 0+0 017 2 39088 098.6270 247.1004 0008329 268.9734 090.9459 14.3334521621 0 TBA - TO BE ASSIGNED 1 39089U 13009D 13056.77289221 -.0045 0-0 0+0 018 2 39089 098.6287 247.0959 0005611 284.3294 075.0172 14.3348829927 0 TBA - TO BE ASSIGNED 1 39090U 13009E 13056.77298262 -.0045 0-0 0+0 015 2 39090 098.6229 247.0985 0007775 295.2027 064.8078 14.3436803923 0 TBA - TO BE ASSIGNED 1 39091U 13009F 13056.77296042 -.0045 0-0 0+0 010 2 39091 098.6405 247.0838 0009538 324.2636 035.7117 14.3450216728 0 TBA - TO BE ASSIGNED 1 39092U 13009G 13056.77311574 -.0045 0-0 0+0 019 2 39092 098.6326 247.0960 0010736 264.4886 095.4173 14.3339605724 Alan WA4SCA ___ 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: AMSAT Website page error
Gus, Most (all?) pages which at one time linked to other data bases are broken in this way. There is, behind the scenes, a major effort to migrate to a new platform, and this is certainly an important function which will be there. Judging by the calls and emails to the AMSAT office, this feature is probably the one most people miss. It will take more time to do this, but the results will be a more modern, capable, and maintainable web site. We regret the delay and inconvenience. 73s, Alan WA4SCA AMSAT-NA Board Member -Original Message- From: amsat-bb-boun...@amsat.org [mailto:amsat-bb-boun...@amsat.org] On Behalf Of Gus Sent: Monday, February 25, 2013 11:20 PM To: amsat-bb@amsat.org Subject: [amsat-bb] AMSAT Website page error I know that there have been issues with the website recently, but this page: http://www.amsat.org/amsat-new/tools/predict/ gives an error: *** Database Error - sql - InitDB line 14 Especially with new launches, this page is a useful resource. -- 73, de Gus 8P6SM Barbados, the easternmost isle. ___ 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] PSLV-20 Keps
All, Below are the latest Keps. Except for Object A, they are all very closely bunched, with the leading and trailing objects about minute apart. 73s, Alan WA4SCA 2013-009A 1 39086U 13009A 13057.07723200 -.0047 0-0 0+0 066 2 39086 98.6489 247.4456 0046840 48.7060 103.7711 14.4587418676 2013-009B 1 39087U 13009B 13057.12205894 -.0045 0-0 0+0 065 2 39087 98.6295 247.4478 0010362 263.0055 96.9849 14.3360373170 2013-009C 1 39088U 13009C 13057.12202184 -.0045 0-0 0+0 054 2 39088 98.6260 247.4462 0010229 264.9844 95.0146 14.3369909077 2013-009D 1 39089U 13009D 13057.12196648 -.0045 0-0 0+0 052 2 39089 98.6302 247.4430 0009913 269.8258 90.1934 14.3384270272 2013-009E 1 39090U 13009E 13057.12180062 -.0045 0-0 0+0 057 2 39090 98.6314 247.4520 0008151 271.9062 88.1247 14.3426906779 2013-009F 1 39091U 13009F 13057.12171611 -.0045 0-0 0+0 069 2 39091 98.6289 247.4453 0009293 286.2139 73.7956 14.3444993872 2013-009G 1 39092U 13009G 13057.12216226 -.0045 0-0 0+0 062 2 39092 98.6325 247.4484 0010738 258.3712 101.6263 14.3335374774 ___ 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: AMSAT Website page error
Gus, Don't worry, it was not taken as a complaint. All too many times I have found that nobody reported a problem because they assumed that somebody else did, so thanks for taking the time to do so. There is an excellent team working the problem. Fortunately, a major upgrade was being developed, with the intent of having it ready for a cutover with no interruption of service. Unfortunately the security breach forced taking down the old system on short notice. 73s, Alan WA4SCA -Original Message- From: Gus [mailto:8p...@anjo.com] Sent: Tuesday, February 26, 2013 9:16 AM To: apbid...@mailaps.org Cc: Alan; amsat-bb@amsat.org Subject: Re: [amsat-bb] AMSAT Website page error Alan, I knew the site was experiencing difficulties. I was not aware of the nature or extent of these difficulties. My post was not in the nature of a complaint. I was just drawing attention to an error which I thought /might/ have gone so far unnoticed. Good luck to the development team -- I look forward to the new and enhanced site. Regards... On 02/26/2013 09:38 AM, Alan wrote: > Gus, > > Most (all?) pages which at one time linked to other data bases are broken in > this way. There is, behind the scenes, a major effort to migrate to a new > platform, and this is certainly an important function which will be there. > Judging by the calls and emails to the AMSAT office, this feature is > probably the one most people miss. It will take more time to do this, but > the results will be a more modern, capable, and maintainable web site. We > regret the delay and inconvenience. > > 73s, > > Alan > WA4SCA > AMSAT-NA Board Member > > > > -Original Message- > From: amsat-bb-boun...@amsat.org [mailto:amsat-bb-boun...@amsat.org] On > Behalf Of Gus > Sent: Monday, February 25, 2013 11:20 PM > To: amsat-bb@amsat.org > Subject: [amsat-bb] AMSAT Website page error > > I know that there have been issues with the website recently, but this page: > > http://www.amsat.org/amsat-new/tools/predict/ > > gives an error: *** Database Error - sql - InitDB line 14 > > Especially with new launches, this page is a useful resource. > -- 73, de Gus 8P6SM Barbados, the easternmost isle. ___ 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: AMSAT Website page error
Glen, The page itself comes up fine, though there is an error message at the bottom. Did you hit PREDICT? That should give you a blank page, except for another error message. Alan WA4SCA -Original Message- From: amsat-bb-boun...@amsat.org [mailto:amsat-bb-boun...@amsat.org] On Behalf Of Glen Zook Sent: Tuesday, February 26, 2013 9:25 AM To: Gus; amsat-bb@amsat.org Subject: [amsat-bb] Re: AMSAT Website page error No problem in Texas! Glen, K9STH Website: http://k9sth.com From: Gus <8p...@anjo.com> To: amsat-bb@amsat.org Sent: Monday, February 25, 2013 11:20 PM Subject: [amsat-bb] AMSAT Website page error I know that there have been issues with the website recently, but this page: http://www.amsat.org/amsat-new/tools/predict/ gives an error: *** Database Error - sql - InitDB line 14 Especially with new launches, this page is a useful resource. ___ 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: STRaND-1 and AAUSAT3 heard in Cienfuegos, Cuba
Jim, In the past I have used MixW, which emulates a KISS TNC out a serial port, which can then be piped via real or virtual ports to the software. Worked fine at both 1200 and 9600 baud. I think there is a 15 or 30 day free trial. AGWPE has also been reported to work, though I have not tried it. Unfortunately my current wonder-rig does not currently allow 9600 baud, though they are going to have that capability Real Soon Now. 73s, Alan WA4SCA -Original Message- From: amsat-bb-boun...@amsat.org [mailto:amsat-bb-boun...@amsat.org] On Behalf Of Jim List Sent: Tuesday, February 26, 2013 11:08 AM To: 'Mark L. Hammond'; 'Bill Ress'; amsat-bb@amsat.org Subject: [amsat-bb] Re: STRaND-1 and AAUSAT3 heard in Cienfuegos, Cuba Hi Mark, Thanks for this. Do you have any idea if there is a suitable software based TNC?? 73s Jim G3WGM > -Original Message- > From: amsat-bb-boun...@amsat.org [mailto:amsat-bb-boun...@amsat.org] On > Behalf Of Mark L. Hammond > Sent: 26 February 2013 00:35 > To: Bill Ress; amsat-bb@amsat.org > Subject: [amsat-bb] Re: STRaND-1 and AAUSAT3 heard in Cienfuegos, Cuba > > Hi Bill and Other Folks, > > To decode STRaND-1: > > 1-Sprint-2 TNC at 9600 baud in KISS mode (or any 9600 in KISS mode > probably) > > For software, thank DK3WN of course! > > 2-Using this software to capture: > http://www.dk3wn.info/files/online_kiss_plus.zip > > 3-And using this software to decode the captured KISS files: > http://www.dk3wn.info/files/kissdump.zip > > 73, > > Mark N8MH > > > At 04:22 PM 2/25/2013 -0800, Bill Ress wrote: > >Hi Mark, > > > >What are you using to copy/decode the telemetry? > > > >Regards...Bill - N6GHz > > > >-Original Message- > >From: amsat-bb-boun...@amsat.org [mailto:amsat-bb-boun...@amsat.org] > On > >Behalf Of Mark L. Hammond > >Sent: Monday, February 25, 2013 3:36 PM > >To: Hector, CO6CBF; amsat-bb@amsat.org > >Subject: [amsat-bb] Re: STRaND-1 and AAUSAT3 heard in Cienfuegos, Cuba > > > >Congrats, Hector. > > > >I printed several STRaND-1 packets and need to figure out what to do > >with them ;) > > > >Which TLEs did you use? Based on timestamps and scrolling time back > in > >SatPC32, it looks to me like the bird might be behind the pre-launch > >keps I'm using. Meaning, I see packets time stamped at the predicted > >LOS. I was NOT in the shack, but that's my guess based on time > stamps. > > > >73, > > > >Mark N8MH > > > >At 06:04 PM 2/25/2013 -0500, Hector, CO6CBF wrote: > >>Hello All > >> > >>On the 22:36 UTC pass both STRaND-1 and AAUSAT3 have been heard in > >>Cienfuegos city (EL92sd). I was running a FUNcube Dongle with > >>SDR-Radio > >>V1.5 and a homebrew ARROW antenna with a homebrew preamplifier. The > >>STRaND-1 beacon has a great signal (S9+). > >> > >>Congratulations to the STRaND-1 and AAUSAT3 teams for the great job! > >> > >>73! > >> > >>Hector, CO6CBF > >>EL92sd > >> > >> > >>___ > >>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 ___ 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] Radio-Archeology
Another satellite comes back to life: http://www.southgatearc.org/news/february2013/radio_archeology.htm AO-7 isn't as old, but so far as we know, came back first. There is always the question of how long this latest satellite has been transmitting before somebody noticed. 73s, Alan WA4SCA --- Asteroids are Nature's way of asking: "How's that space program coming along?" Aaron Williams ___ 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] Latest satellite identifications from Space Track
Here is the latest from Space Track of the object-satellite pairings. 73s, Alan WA4SCA Satellite number and name changes, hot of the presses! JSpOC has named the following satellites: 39086 - SARAL 39087 - AAUSAT3 39088 - SAPPHIRE 39089 - NEOSSAT 39090 - STRAND 1 39091 - CANX 3A (BRITE-ASRA) 39092 - CANX 3B (UNIBRITE) 39093 - PSLV R/B 39094 - PSLV DEB Due to catalog requirements, which requires payloads to be listed prior to the rocket body and another launch debris, objects 39086, 39087, 39092, 39093, and 39094 had to be shifted to be placed in proper sequence. Elsets were shifted as follows: 39086 was moved to 39093 (PSLV R/B) 39087 was moved to 39094 (PSLV DEB) 39092 was moved to 39086 (SARAL) 39093 was moved to 39087 (AAUSAT3) 39094 was moved to 39092 (CANX 3B) ___ 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: STRaND1 polarity shift observation
Ken, To add to what others have said, real CP antennas are not really circular. They are elliptical, due to slight differences in the lengths of the phasing harnesses, lack of isolation between the two sets of elements, etc. That means, even for a perfect linear antenna, directly on the axis, that if you rotate it there will be preferred directions. As you get further from the axis, the ellipticity becomes more pronounced. Throw in the fact that the spacecraft antennas may not, due to interactions, be perfectly linear, and it is not unexpected to see what you are reporting. A helix antenna, while not switchable, will be more nearly CP but will normally have a slight variation. 73s, Alan WA4SCA ___ 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: Pass Predictions Broken
Bob, Yes, this is one of the things which have been broken since web site was hacked a couple of months ago. Because the database was part of the attack vector, it is not quickly repaired. It is probably the most popular feature missing, and will be updated as soon as practical. We regret the interruption. 73s, Alan WA4SCA -Original Message- From: amsat-bb-boun...@amsat.org [mailto:amsat-bb-boun...@amsat.org] On Behalf Of R.T.Liddy Sent: Wednesday, March 06, 2013 2:58 PM To: amsat-bb@amsat.org Subject: [amsat-bb] Pass Predictions Broken Today, I needed the AMSAT Web Site Pass Prediction for a Satellite Grid Expedition. All I got in response to the Grid Calculation was: *** Database Error - sql - InitDB line 14 Not very helpful. TNX/73, Bob K8BL/5 EM44/EM54 Line ___ 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: WiSP under Windows 7
Al, I have it running on WIN7 32 bit with no problem. I installed it about 2 years ago, and don't recall having to do anything special. I use another program for tracking, but I used the message functions with the AO-51 BB. It helps to install ancient programs in another directory than "Program Files" if run from a non-admin account, to prevent access issues. I have a C:\MYPROGRAMS directory for that. 73s, Alan WA4SCA -Original Message- From: amsat-bb-boun...@amsat.org [mailto:amsat-bb-boun...@amsat.org] On Behalf Of tok...@myranch.com Sent: Sunday, March 10, 2013 2:36 PM To: amsat-bb@amsat.org Subject: [amsat-bb] WiSP under Windows 7 Can WiSP be run under Windows7 and if so how? Many thanks, Al W8KHP ___ 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: Satellite hit by debris from weapon test
Dennis, Dashboard cameras. OK, you asked a serious question, but I couldn't resist. The real answer is that it comes down to an array of radars, and lots of computing power at Space Command, or other similar agencies. Ordinary launches are fairly obvious, as are the "dropped" gloves, tool kits, washers, etc from the ISS or other such operations. They track these, and can predict close approaches very accurately. We get close approach warnings periodically for AMSAT spacecraft. In this case, it was the remains of a weapons test. That is a lot messier. All the debris radiates outward from the initial impact/explosion, and there are often large numbers of them. The source can be identified since the debris can be projected/calculated backward in time to the initial point. After that, it is just a matter of continuous updates over the years. 73s, Alan WA4SCA ___ 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: SatPC32 Update for Tone Control of Yaesu FT-857/897
Tom,
Congratulations on the local detective work. Thanks for posting this, and as
always, to Erich for his remarkable level of support!
73s,
Alan
WA4SCA
-Original Message-
From: amsat-bb-boun...@amsat.org [mailto:amsat-bb-boun...@amsat.org] On
Behalf Of Tom Deeble - KA6SIP
Sent: Tuesday, March 12, 2013 12:30 PM
To: amsat-bb@amsat.org
Subject: [amsat-bb] SatPC32 Update for Tone Control of Yaesu FT-857/897
Recently I bought a new Yaesu FT-897D to replace a FT-817ND to give me a
little more xmit power when operating portable, but still using
internal batteries. When I tried to use SO-50 I found that I couldn't get
thru the sat. Back home I traced the problem to the CTCSS tone not
being set in the FT-897D via SatPC32 "T1" & "T2". My FT-817 worked without
a problem.
I contacted Erich Eichmann who quickly sent me a modified version to test.
It worked! Erich will be putting a patch version on his website
shortly: www.dk1tb.de See the English page and then Download page. I
thank Erich for making the change & so quickly - much quicker than
me in sending this to the AMSAT BB!
Detailed Description - for those interested:
The set CTCSS tone frequency is apparently the only CAT command that is
different for the FT-857/897 from the FT-817. The 5-byte
command for the FT-817 contains the tone frequency in bytes #1 & 2, and the
command Opcode "0B" in byte five. Bytes #3 & 4 are only
place holders and are set to ASCII code zero by the SatPC32 program. For
the FT-857/897 bytes #3 & 4 are used to set the receive CTCSS
tone frequency. Apparently even if the receive tone is not being used,
bytes #3 & 4 must contain a valid tone frequency. It looked like with
ASCII code zero in bytes #3 & 4 that the radio would interpret the command
as invalid and never set the Tx tone. There is no clarification of
this in the user manual. Erich has now sent the Tx tone in both the Tx tone
bytes and the Rx tone bytes (byte 1 = byte 3, byte 2 = byte 4).
This appears to correct the problem of tone not being set.
Now in SatPC32, for SO-50, when "T0" is clicked to get "T1", the CTCSS tone
of 67.0 is set in the FT-897 (as seen in Menu Mode 083). When
"T1" is clicked to get "T2" to enable SO-50, the CTCSS tone of 74.4 is set
in the radio (as seen in Menu Mode 083). When "T2" is clicked to get
"T0" for tone OFF, the CTCSS tone encoder is turned off but the tone of 74.4
still remains in Menu Mode 083 even though it is not being used.
So now the CTCSS tone control function in SatPC32 works on the FT-897 (and
should on the FT-857) just like it worked on the FT-817.
The CAT commands on all three radios to turn ON CTCSS encoding is (4A xx xx
xx xx 0A) and to turn OFF is (8A xx xx xx xx 0A). The tone
ON/OFF function always has worked for all three radios. On the FT-897 I
could see "TEN" on the display when the CTCSS tone encoder was
ON either "T1" & "T2" in SatPC32), and then "TEN" would disappear from the
display when the tone encoder was OFF ("T0" in SatPC32).
For testing the transmitted CTCSS tone I found that the "Tone Search
Scanning" function (tone decoder) built into the Yaesu VX-6R HT,
the FT-817ND and the FT-897D, worked well and was just what I needed!
Thanks again to Erich for a great program, his program support & support of
AMSAT!
73's - Tom, KA6SIP
Tom Deeble - KA6SIP
Mt. Diablo Amateur Radio Club Membership Chairman
ka6...@aol.com
PACIFICON - Oct 11-13, 2013
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[amsat-bb] Re: SatPC32 Update for Tone Control of Yaesu FT-857/897
Just found the patch Tom mentioned is now on the WWW.DK1TB.DE site.
73s and thanks to Erich,
Alan
WA4SCA
-Original Message-
From: amsat-bb-boun...@amsat.org [mailto:amsat-bb-boun...@amsat.org] On
Behalf Of Tom Deeble - KA6SIP
Sent: Tuesday, March 12, 2013 12:30 PM
To: amsat-bb@amsat.org
Subject: [amsat-bb] SatPC32 Update for Tone Control of Yaesu FT-857/897
Recently I bought a new Yaesu FT-897D to replace a FT-817ND to give me a
little more xmit power when operating portable, but still using
internal batteries. When I tried to use SO-50 I found that I couldn't get
thru the sat. Back home I traced the problem to the CTCSS tone not
being set in the FT-897D via SatPC32 "T1" & "T2". My FT-817 worked without
a problem.
I contacted Erich Eichmann who quickly sent me a modified version to test.
It worked! Erich will be putting a patch version on his website
shortly: www.dk1tb.de See the English page and then Download page. I
thank Erich for making the change & so quickly - much quicker than
me in sending this to the AMSAT BB!
Detailed Description - for those interested:
The set CTCSS tone frequency is apparently the only CAT command that is
different for the FT-857/897 from the FT-817. The 5-byte
command for the FT-817 contains the tone frequency in bytes #1 & 2, and the
command Opcode "0B" in byte five. Bytes #3 & 4 are only
place holders and are set to ASCII code zero by the SatPC32 program. For
the FT-857/897 bytes #3 & 4 are used to set the receive CTCSS
tone frequency. Apparently even if the receive tone is not being used,
bytes #3 & 4 must contain a valid tone frequency. It looked like with
ASCII code zero in bytes #3 & 4 that the radio would interpret the command
as invalid and never set the Tx tone. There is no clarification of
this in the user manual. Erich has now sent the Tx tone in both the Tx tone
bytes and the Rx tone bytes (byte 1 = byte 3, byte 2 = byte 4).
This appears to correct the problem of tone not being set.
Now in SatPC32, for SO-50, when "T0" is clicked to get "T1", the CTCSS tone
of 67.0 is set in the FT-897 (as seen in Menu Mode 083). When
"T1" is clicked to get "T2" to enable SO-50, the CTCSS tone of 74.4 is set
in the radio (as seen in Menu Mode 083). When "T2" is clicked to get
"T0" for tone OFF, the CTCSS tone encoder is turned off but the tone of 74.4
still remains in Menu Mode 083 even though it is not being used.
So now the CTCSS tone control function in SatPC32 works on the FT-897 (and
should on the FT-857) just like it worked on the FT-817.
The CAT commands on all three radios to turn ON CTCSS encoding is (4A xx xx
xx xx 0A) and to turn OFF is (8A xx xx xx xx 0A). The tone
ON/OFF function always has worked for all three radios. On the FT-897 I
could see "TEN" on the display when the CTCSS tone encoder was
ON either "T1" & "T2" in SatPC32), and then "TEN" would disappear from the
display when the tone encoder was OFF ("T0" in SatPC32).
For testing the transmitted CTCSS tone I found that the "Tone Search
Scanning" function (tone decoder) built into the Yaesu VX-6R HT,
the FT-817ND and the FT-897D, worked well and was just what I needed!
Thanks again to Erich for a great program, his program support & support of
AMSAT!
73's - Tom, KA6SIP
Tom Deeble - KA6SIP
Mt. Diablo Amateur Radio Club Membership Chairman
ka6...@aol.com
PACIFICON - Oct 11-13, 2013
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[amsat-bb] Re: Fwd: NASA Voyager Status Update on Voyager 1 Location
Bryce, I found a fun cartoon about this: http://xkcd.com/1189/ 73s, Alan WA4SCA -Original Message- From: amsat-bb-boun...@amsat.org [mailto:amsat-bb-boun...@amsat.org] On Behalf Of Bryce Salmi Sent: Wednesday, March 20, 2013 1:30 PM To: Amsat BB Subject: [amsat-bb] Fwd: NASA Voyager Status Update on Voyager 1 Location I figured some of you would enjoy this! Bryce KB1LQC -- Forwarded message -- From: NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory Date: Wed, Mar 20, 2013 at 2:21 PM Subject: NASA Voyager Status Update on Voyager 1 Location To: Bryce Salmi MEDIA RELATIONS OFFICE JET PROPULSION LABORATORY CALIFORNIA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION PASADENA, CALIF. 91109 PHONE 818-354-5011 http://www.jpl.nasa.gov Jia-Rui C. Cook 818-354-0850 Jet Propulsion Laboratory, Pasadena, Calif. jcc...@jpl.nasa.gov News release: 2013-107 March 20, 2013 NASA Voyager Status Update on Voyager 1 Location The full version of this story with accompanying images is at: http://www.jpl.nasa.gov/news/news.php?release=2013-107&cid=release_2013-107 "The Voyager team is aware of reports today that NASA's Voyager 1 has left the solar system," said Edward Stone, Voyager project scientist based at the California Institute of Technology, Pasadena, Calif. "It is the consensus of the Voyager science team that Voyager 1 has not yet left the solar system or reached interstellar space. In December 2012, the Voyager science team reported that Voyager 1 is within a new region called 'the magnetic highway' where energetic particles changed dramatically. A change in the direction of the magnetic field is the last critical indicator of reaching interstellar space and that change of direction has not yet been observed." To learn more about the current status of the Voyager mission: http://www.jpl.nasa.gov/news/news.php?release=2012-381 - end - -end- To remove yourself from this mailing, please go to http://www.kintera.org/TR.asp?a=arJLJ3PGK9JOLZOLH&s=lvKYI6PUJjIYJjMYKvF&m=ed IPKVOpF7IGLZK To remove yourself from all mailings from NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory, please go to http://www.kintera.org/TR.asp?a=elKTKfNWIdIWJcN2F&s=lvKYI6PUJjIYJjMYKvF&m=ed IPKVOpF7IGLZK ___ 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: STRaND 1 and AAUSAT3 TLE (No longer part of tle-new.txt)
Jan, Sometimes there is a delay transitioning the satellites between lists from Celestrak. The only place I could find them is directly from SPACE-TRACK.ORG. If they do not appear in a day or so, check with Tim Kelso at celestrak.com. 73s, Alan WA4SCA -Original Message- From: amsat-bb-boun...@amsat.org [mailto:amsat-bb-boun...@amsat.org] On Behalf Of PE0SAT | Amateur Radio Sent: Friday, March 29, 2013 11:05 AM To: Amsat bb Subject: [amsat-bb] STRaND 1 and AAUSAT3 TLE (No longer part of tle-new.txt) Hi, Thanks for reading. The CubeSats STRAND 1 and AAUSAT3 are no longer part of tle-new.txt but I can't find them in any of the other tle file. Does anybody now where they will be part of? -- With regards PE0SAT Internet web-page http://www.pe0sat.vgnet.nl/ ___ 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: Windows 8
John, I have, lightly, tested SATPC32 on my Surface Pro with WIN8 64 bit. It installs and runs without difficulty. I have a different rotator controller, so can't comment directly. I tried a variety of USB-Serial dongles, and all the ones which use the FTDI chip loaded a new driver and worked perfectly. As you may know, the Prolific chipset is the choice of pirates, and many knockoffs have counterfeit chips. The latest Prolific drivers detect these, and refuse to run. At least that is the explanation I have seen. I have a USB GPS like that, but was able to find an older Vista/WIN7 driver which runs perfectly on WIN8 64 bit. 73s, Alan WA4SCA On Tue, Apr 2, 2013 at 4:28 PM, John Price wrote: > I am about to attempt to migrate my satellite station to Windows 8 > operating system on my new HP Pavilion. Has anyone experience with this. > Will Satpc32 run under windows 8 64 bit? How about the USB driver for the > LVB tracker? I doubt the old one I used for XP will work. Nothing else I > used that required a driver worked even with the Windows 7 drivers I used > on the laptop. Any help or suggestions would be greatly appreciated. > -- > N4QWF Amateur Radio Operator > Email n4...@amsat.org > Formerly KC4AHW VK3FEZ > DXCC #33,478 > VUCC SAT #135 > WAS SAT #296 > 51 on AO-51 #13 > LON -79.256 LAT 37.459 Grid FM07il > From the Foothills of the Blueridge > > *Life should not be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving > safely in a pretty and well preserved body, but rather to skid in > broadside, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming - > "WOW, What a ride!" > ___ > 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] ALL AMSAT rooms at Hamvention 2013 taken
All, Per Martha at the AMSAT Office, the entire block of AMSAT rooms for Hamvention 2013 are now taken, and no more will be available. 73s, Alan WA4SCA ___ 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 Joint Hamvention Banquet Menu Announced
Join us at the Dayton Hamvention this year for the AMSAT/TAPR Banquet on Friday evening, 17 May. "The Evangelist's Dilemma: Driving New Ideas With Nothing But Words." Bruce Perens, K6BP, presents a humorous history of technology evangelism and the things that inevitably go wrong, drawing from his history with Open Source, No-Code, Software Freedom, Codec2, and Open Hardware, and introducing a few of the new battle grounds. Dinner Menu Roast Prime Rib of Beef Marinated Roasted Garlic Chicken Breast in lemon butter sauce Italian Style Lasagna Petite Double Stuffed Potatoes Fresh Steamed Broccoli Onion and Chive Red Potato Vinaigrette Fresh Garden Toss Salad w/ dressings Fresh Fruit Bowl Rolls and Butter Assorted Pies Coffee, Decaf, Iced Tea, Hot Tea, and Water The dinner will be held at: The Kohler Presidential Banquet Center 4548 Presidential Way Kettering, OH 45429 Doors open at 1830 for a cash bar, with buffet dinner served at 1915. Orders must be placed in advance through the AMSAT Store (via AMSAT.ORG) or through the AMSAT Office. Tickets will not be sold at Dayton, but tickets purchased online may be collected at the AMSAT booth. Orders must be placed by Tuesday, May 14th. $30 per person ___ 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: SatPC Rotor issue
Craig, What rotor controller are you using? Alan WA4SCA -Original Message- From: amsat-bb-boun...@amsat.org [mailto:amsat-bb-boun...@amsat.org] On Behalf Of Craig Gagner Sent: Thursday, April 18, 2013 5:37 AM To: AMSAT-BB@amsat.org Subject: [amsat-bb] SatPC Rotor issue I just noticed that my SatPC32 Rotor control is no longer working. I upgraded to Windows 8 a couple of weeks ago and haven't used it since then. The rotor controller works just fine in the HRD Satellite program but my SatPC no longer will operate the rotor. Any ideas ?? 73 Craig ___ 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: satpc32 etc
Bob, Take a look at the orbit. Alan WA4SCA -Original Message- From: amsat-bb-boun...@amsat.org [mailto:amsat-bb-boun...@amsat.org] On Behalf Of Bob- W7LRD Sent: Sunday, April 28, 2013 12:34 AM To: amsat-bb@amsat.org Subject: [amsat-bb] satpc32 etc Thanks to many and Dave KB1PVH I can now input keps in my computer all by myself. I read this in the weekly AMSAT bulletins The Castor 30 second stage motor, built by ATK, ignited for a burn lasting two-and-a-half minutes, accelerating the rocket to more than 17,000 mph. Engineers declared the rocket reached orbit, and the upper stage deployed a 8,377-pound block of aluminum designed to mimic the mass characteristics of the Cygnus spacecraft, which will take the dummy payload's place on the next Antares launch. Why does this want me to pull out what little hair I have left?? 8,377Lbs! I'm sure I am missing something, what did AO-40 weigh? 73 Bob W7LRD ___ 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] 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] Updated AMSAT LVB Tracker to be Shown at Dayton
Updated AMSAT LVB Tracker to be Shown at Dayton AMSAT has sold the popular G6LVB Tracker for several years. This year we will have a new version which replaces the amber LCD display with an OLED (Organic Light Emitting Diode) display. The new display offers a high visibility contrast with a wide angle of view. It will be available in blue, green and amber. LVB Trackers will be available with the recommended serial (RS-232) I/O. The recommended minimum donation will remain $200. An FTDI USB/Serial module is available as an option for an additional $25. A picture showing the old and new displays may be found on amsat.org. Current LVB Tracker owners may update their own units. The OLED displays used are manufactured by Newhaven, NHD-0216KZW series, and are available from Mouser and other online parts suppliers. The OLED displays have less depth so the PEM fasteners need to be shortened for correct fit and viewing thru the front of the case. The LVB Tracker firmware will also require updating. Current owners may send their LVB Tracker to WB8CXO for retrofit if they don't wish to do the modifications themselves. Upgrading existing trackers will be $50 + shipping. Contact wb8...@amsat.org for details. AMSAT would like to acknowledge the many contributors to this effort. John Drago, W8FAA modified the LVB Tracker firmware to support the OLED display. Ken Baker from Ridge Machine manufactured the PEM fastener cutting jig. Steve Belter, N9IP, Mark Hammond, N8MH and John Papay, K8YSE did beta testing. And finally Gould Smith, WA4SXM, LVB Tracker project manager for his continuous guidance and support. ___ 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] Updated AMSAT LVB Tracker to be Shown at Dayton (Revised)
Due to a hurried edit, an important contributor was inadvertently left off the credits list. My apologies to Mike, WD8CXO! Alan WA4SCA Updated AMSAT LVB Tracker to be Shown at Dayton AMSAT has sold the popular G6LVB Tracker for several years. This year we will have a new version which replaces the amber LCD display with an OLED (Organic Light Emitting Diode) display. The new display offers a high visibility contrast with a wide angle of view. It will be available in blue, green and amber. LVB Trackers will be available with the recommended serial (RS-232) I/O. The recommended minimum donation will remain $200. An FTDI USB/Serial module is available as an option for an additional $25. A picture showing the old and new displays may be found on amsat.org. Current LVB Tracker owners may update their own units. The OLED displays used are manufactured by Newhaven, NHD-0216KZW series, and are available from Mouser and other online parts suppliers. The OLED displays have less depth so the PEM fasteners need to be shortened for correct fit and viewing thru the front of the case. The LVB Tracker firmware will also require updating. Current owners may send their LVB Tracker to WB8CXO for retrofit if they don't wish to do the modifications themselves. Upgrading existing trackers will be $50 + shipping. Contact wb8...@amsat.org for details. AMSAT would like to acknowledge the many contributors to this effort. Mike Young, WB8CXO who has supported the Tracker and whose initiative was essential to this development. John Drago, W8FAA modified the LVB Tracker firmware to support the OLED display. Ken Baker from Ridge Machine manufactured the PEM fastener cutting jig. Steve Belter, N9IP, Mark Hammond, N8MH and John Papay, K8YSE did beta testing. And finally Gould Smith, WA4SXM, LVB Tracker project manager for his continuous guidance and support. ___ 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] New Fox-1 CubeSat Model to debut at Hamvention 2013
Through the dedicated work of Stefan Wagener, VE4NSA, AMSAT-NA will debut its new 1:1 scale cardboard model of the Fox-1 CubeSat at Hamvention 2013. We will have a complete display at the AMSAT booth. It is life size, and based on the latest Fox-1 engineering drawings for highest fidelity in design and appearance. The model is printed in color on heavy stock paper, includes all components and the instructions are carefully prepared to allow for easy assembly requiring scissors, glue etc. Depending on experience, assembly will take approximately 10+ hours. The complete model will be a perfect addition to any satellite operator's shack, and a chance to show visitors what is being done by AMSAT today. We will have finished models at the AMSAT booth for display and printed models for sale. They will be available at the AMSAT booth for a recommended donation of $25. All proceeds will go to supporting the Fox Project. 73s, Alan WA4SCA ___ 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: Amsat contact info
Mike, Good news. This gets widely circulated. 73s, Alan WA4SCA -Original Message- From: amsat-bb-boun...@amsat.org [mailto:amsat-bb-boun...@amsat.org] On Behalf Of Mike Rupprecht Sent: Sunday, May 12, 2013 2:16 PM To: amsat-bb@amsat.org Subject: [amsat-bb] Amsat contact info fyi -- Hi All, I didn't really know who to contact, so I emailed you all, sorry for the spam. I'd like to officially inform the Amsat and IARU communities (though you surely know this already), that we are now sure CubeBug-1 is object 13018D / 39153. In the last days NORAD has officially assigned the name "CUBEBUG 1" to object 39153. Doppler shift analysis made by many members of the amateur community (via private communications) agree with this too. For example see http://www.dk3wn.info/p/?p=33101. Finally, our own analysis, and that of the launch services broker (ISIS/ISL), based on insertion forces, masses and other physical characteristics, agrees with this assignment. So we wanted to inform the community that we now officially assume the CubeBug-1 is object 13018D/39153 and that the frequency of the radio has shifted, for some yet unknown reason. We now assume the satellite transmits (and receives) at 437438300Hz. This again is mainly based in the experience of the members of the amateur radio enthusiasts. And finally, but most important, we also wanted to thank the whole radio amateur community, so please forward them our most warm thank you. I tried to put what I feel in words a few days ago: http://1.cubebug.org/post/49490931912/we-love-the-amateur-radio-enthusiasts thank you very much all for being there, gera for the CubeBug-1 team. PS: Please, forward this email to who you think may be interested, thank you! ___ 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] Elk antenna review in QST
Hi, There is an interesting, positive short review of the Elk 2M/440L5 in the June issue of QST, page 56. He covers both satellite and terrestrial VHF contest use. If you are a League member and don't have the paper issue, the article by Steve Ford, WB8IMY is available for download or on line reading at www.arrl.org/qst. These antennas, as well as a case, will be available at the AMSAT booth at Dayton, and are easily transported home when disassembled. 73s, Alan WA4SCA ___ 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: Experience with M2 436CP42UG
Jan, I have one, and it works very well. The SWR, measured with a Bird wattmeter, is 1.5 or less across the entire satellite band. I did have to call M2 to get instructions, as the documentation which they provided were not correct. The new manual looks OK, and I am attaching it to the direct email. 73s, Alan WA4SCA -Original Message- From: amsat-bb-boun...@amsat.org [mailto:amsat-bb-boun...@amsat.org] On Behalf Of PE0SAT | Amateur Radio Sent: Sunday, May 19, 2013 10:07 AM To: Amsat bb Subject: [amsat-bb] Experience with M2 436CP42UG Hi, Are there people using the M2 436CP42UG for satellite operation? If so, could you share some experience whit this Antenna? I have bought a used one but am unable to get it aligned in the right way so that SWR is expectable. From the manual I get the length of the dipole at 4.375 inch thats 11.1cm but it isn't working in my setup and changing it in steps of 1mm doesn't bring me to the right SWR. In some places the impedance is so bad that the radio disables power output. Thanks in advance 73 Jan PE0SAT -- With regards PE0SAT Internet web-page http://www.pe0sat.vgnet.nl/ ___ 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: Help in Hearing ISS
Les, 1. Working the ISS, or any other satellite where the uplink and downlink are in the same band, is handled by a special version called SATPC32ISS. This is one of the several support programs which come with the main program. See the manual under Auxiliary Programs. Handling these differently is necessary because your rig, like other satellite rigs, is only full duplex when the uplink and downlink are on different bands. On two meters, the Doppler shift is low enough that you can simply tune your radio to the nominal uplink and downlinks. The same for packet. In principle Doppler tuning is better, but many just ignore it, and make contacts. Note that this is NOT true if 70 cm or higher are involved. 2. Packet is on 145.825 MHz. A good source of info on what the ISS is currently doing is here: http://www.issfanclub.com/ There many sites which talk about using software TNC programs such as AGW Packet Engine, MixW, etc. I would suggest looking for the information on using them with APRS, which unless you are in a really remote location, is available 24/7 for testing. Once that is running, switching to the ISS or other packet satellites is relatively easy. 3. Not very often. Various reasons, including the fact that the other modes are very popular. 4. You will need to use the latest Keps. The ISS is frequently reboosted, and so until the Keps catch up, there can be a significant different between the predicted and actual times. Note that the NASA.ALL Keps are only updated weekly, so be certain to use the AMATEUR.TXT which SatPC32 downloads. 73s, Alan WA4SCA -Original Message- From: amsat-bb-boun...@amsat.org [mailto:amsat-bb-boun...@amsat.org] On Behalf Of Les Rayburn Sent: Monday, May 27, 2013 10:10 AM To: AMSAT Mailing List Subject: [amsat-bb] Help in Hearing ISS I ran a Google search this morning, and there is still no known cure for "operator error". So I resort to searching for more medicine on the list until a cure can be found. Please give generously until a cure can be found. :-) Been on satellites for about five weeks now, and have managed to work a few contacts through SO-50, FO-29, AO-7, and VO-52. Have copied CW beacons from other birds including a few of the small Cubesats. The system seems to be working well. Some bugs had to be worked out along the way, including adjusting Doppler correction on SATPC32, fixing an audio distortion problem, and desense in Mode J. But despite my best efforts, I've yet to hear a single peep out of the International Space Station. Not just in voice modes, mind you, but I can't seem to find the digipeater signals, or anything else. I'm clearly doing something wrong. So, here are my questions: 1.) My IC-910H is controlled by SATPC32 in "satellite mode". Simple enough. But when I make the ISS the "active satellite" it stays in V/U mode, and won't easily let me go into simplex mode to work the ISS voice circuits or FM repeater. Is there a fix for this? How do other IC-910H owners deal with this issue? 2.) What frequency should I be looking for the packet signals on? I don't have a TNC, but do have a Rigblaster USB Advantage sound card interface. I know it's possible to use this to monitor (and possibly transmit signals to the ISS) Is there a link to a web site explaining how to configure the software, etc. for beginners? 3.) How often is the ISS in FM repeater mode? Not often, I'm guessing. Anyone know why? 4.) Any other tips on working the ISS? It would be quite a thrill for me! Please pardon the newbie questions. This list is great, and I really appreciate the help. We now return you to your regularly scheduled programming for smart, capable operators, already in progress. -- -- 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 ___ 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: Problems with SATPC32 CAT
Les, I have never seen or heard of this problem, so I am shooting in the dark and have no idea WHY this happened. However, have you tried to assign some satellites to your group? Go to Satellites, select AMATEUR.TXT or NASA.ALL depending on your preference as source, click on the ones you want in the Available column, and then see what happens. Let us know what happens, or doesn't, which may give clues. In the SatPC32 directory is a program called DATABACKUP.EXE. It may also be in the Programs menu. This will backup your configuration, and then restore it as needed. I do that regularly, just in case. It will normally fix these types of problems, though it will restore only what you have backed up. 73s, Alan WA4SCA -Original Message- From: amsat-bb-boun...@amsat.org [mailto:amsat-bb-boun...@amsat.org] On Behalf Of Les Rayburn Sent: Wednesday, May 29, 2013 1:20 PM To: AMSAT Mailing List Subject: [amsat-bb] Problems with SATPC32 CAT I've continued to try to troubleshoot the problem with no success. I checked and the DopplerSQF file appears to be entact. Read the manual and searched the FAQ but can't find any reason why I'd be "missing" the data in the CAT field. If I select an alternative configuration, the program seems to work fine, but that causes me to lose my settings and have to begin all over again. Any ideas? -- -- 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 ___ 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: help with M^2 2MCP22
Nick, I had something similar happen, and just popped open the terminal block. Nothing tricky, and the problem was obvious "by inspection." Good luck, Alan WA4SCA -Original Message- From: amsat-bb-boun...@amsat.org [mailto:amsat-bb-boun...@amsat.org] On Behalf Of Nick Pugh Sent: Sunday, June 02, 2013 2:13 PM To: 'Nick Pugh'; amsat-bb@amsat.org Subject: [amsat-bb] Re: help with M^2 2MCP22 Thanks to all that responded. The problem the F connector is spinning on the block and I might have broken termini connection. I am looking for the actual wiring diagram at the driven element so I can check it with a ohm meter. Does anyone know how it is connected? -Original Message- From: amsat-bb-boun...@amsat.org [mailto:amsat-bb-boun...@amsat.org] On Behalf Of Nick Pugh Sent: Sunday, June 02, 2013 4:20 AM To: amsat-bb@amsat.org Subject: [amsat-bb] help with M^2 2MCP22 We have high SWR on our M^2 2MCP22 that has been up for several years . Does someone on the list have the wiring digram of the block where the hairpin coax is connected to the driven elements. Thanks nick ARS K5QXJ EM30xa 30.1N 92.1W Office 337 593 8700 Cell 337 258 2527 Helping UL become a world Class Engineering and Educational School ___ 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: AMSAT needs volunteers ???
Tom, It IS true that AMSAT is always looking for volunteers. And we have an amazing number working on projects ranging from Fox to the day to day operations. However messily, the recruiting process works. However, in most cases it comes from someone with a specific skill, contacting a specific individual, about a specific project. In other cases, the person needing help contacts someone who they know who is a good fit, or based on a trusted recommendation. This in many ways mirrors corporate and educational hiring. What you are talking about are the generic "I want to work for AMSAT, what can I do?" volunteers. As has been said, those reading the applications are also volunteers who pass them on to other volunteers who may or may not respond. There have been times when the press of other projects, or personal health matters, have caused the applications to fall through the cracks. Also, as Gould has remarked, the idea of working for AMSAT is often more appealing than actually working for AMSAT. This is no reflection on your son or anyone else, but it does tend to encourage the use of people with proven skills and record over "walk ins." As another respondent has said, ITAR is a complete roadblock for non-US citizens for most areas. As a result of the NDAA changes, the first draft regulations are appearing. We have volunteers plowing through the extensive documents, most of which seem to be written in a foreign language. However, we have expectations that the current ban will be lifted in the foreseeable future, or at least made more reasonable. The primary benefit will be working with our colleagues in other national AMSATs, but it will also open up our own ability to accept foreign volunteers. All that having been said, I am working on getting the AMSAT generic recruitment running a bit more effectively. This will include a more targeted approach for those expressing interest, and at least some sort of reply. Of course, I am also just a volunteer. :) 73s, Alan WA4SCA ___ 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: Volunteering
Gordon, Creating the position is easy, even trivial. Filling it, not so much. :) I suspect someone with the ability to do this would be busy working on one or more projects rather than recruiting. 73s, Alan WA4SCA -Original Message- From: amsat-bb-boun...@amsat.org [mailto:amsat-bb-boun...@amsat.org] On Behalf Of gordon...@gjcp.net Sent: Saturday, June 08, 2013 10:59 AM To: amsat-bb@amsat.org Subject: [amsat-bb] Re: Volunteering On Sat, Jun 08, 2013 at 09:05:03AM -0500, k4feg wrote: > I propose that AMSAT_NA create a position of a: /*Volunteer > Coordinator*///*Director*/, who's sole job would be to identify > needs for any and all projects or issues that AMSAT_NA deems of > importance to our hobby and they would need to communicate these > needs in a timely manner to the AMSAT_NA membership. This position > would not be for a person who has limited time but someone who could > give the position the time such an important position requires. Take a look at Jono Bacon's book "The Art of Community". It sounds like you need a Community Manager. -- Gordonjcp MM0YEQ ___ 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: AMSAT needs volunteers ???
Robert, >>Volunteering for AMSAT ... No, but placing volunteers successfully is very similar when we are talking about technical rather than non-specialized social service, which is the point I was addressing. An important distinction, not a "non inquisitor" sentence. :) 73s, Alan WA4SCA -Original Message- From: R Oler [mailto:orbit...@hotmail.com] Sent: Saturday, June 08, 2013 11:51 AM To: apbid...@mailaps.org; 'Tom Lubbers K8TL'; Amsat BB Subject: RE: [amsat-bb] Re: AMSAT needs volunteers ??? This in many ways mirrors corporate and educational hiring." A non inquisitor sentence Volunteering for AMSAT (or the Boy Scouts or insert volunteer group here) is not "hiring" and it certainly is not corporate or educational hiring. Robert WB5MZO > From: wa4...@gmail.com > To: k...@earthlink.net; amsat-bb@amsat.org > Date: Sat, 8 Jun 2013 07:47:45 -0500 > Subject: [amsat-bb] Re: AMSAT needs volunteers ??? > > Tom, > > It IS true that AMSAT is always looking for volunteers. And we have an > amazing number working on > projects ranging from Fox to the day to day operations. However messily, the > recruiting process > works. However, in most cases it comes from someone with a specific skill, > contacting a specific > individual, about a specific project. In other cases, the person needing help > contacts someone who > they know who is a good fit, or based on a trusted recommendation. This in > many ways mirrors > corporate and educational hiring. > > What you are talking about are the generic "I want to work for AMSAT, what > can I do?" volunteers. As > has been said, those reading the applications are also volunteers who pass > them on to other volunteers > who may or may not respond. There have been times when the press of other > projects, or personal > health matters, have caused the applications to fall through the cracks. > Also, as Gould has remarked, > the idea of working for AMSAT is often more appealing than actually working > for AMSAT. This is no > reflection on your son or anyone else, but it does tend to encourage the use > of people with proven > skills and record over "walk ins." > > As another respondent has said, ITAR is a complete roadblock for non-US > citizens for most areas. As a > result of the NDAA changes, the first draft regulations are appearing. We > have volunteers plowing > through the extensive documents, most of which seem to be written in a > foreign language. However, we > have expectations that the current ban will be lifted in the foreseeable > future, or at least made more > reasonable. The primary benefit will be working with our colleagues in other > national AMSATs, but it > will also open up our own ability to accept foreign volunteers. > > All that having been said, I am working on getting the AMSAT generic > recruitment running a bit more > effectively. This will include a more targeted approach for those expressing > interest, and at least > some sort of reply. Of course, I am also just a volunteer. :) > > 73s, > > Alan > WA4SCA > > > > > > ___ > 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: FW: Re: AMSAT needs volunteers ???
Robert, Fly safe. A long trip in a -300ER, and a good chance to think about things. 73s, Alan WA4SCA -Original Message- From: amsat-bb-boun...@amsat.org [mailto:amsat-bb-boun...@amsat.org] On Behalf Of R Oler Sent: Saturday, June 08, 2013 9:35 PM To: Amsat BB Subject: [amsat-bb] FW: Re: AMSAT needs volunteers ??? From: orbit...@hotmail.com To: apbid...@mailaps.org Subject: RE: [amsat-bb] Re: AMSAT needs volunteers ??? Date: Sat, 8 Jun 2013 21:34:27 -0500 Hello Alan " No, but placing volunteers successfully is very similar when we are talking about technical rather than non-specialized social service," but not dissimilar to specialized non technical task. But it doesnt matter...volunteer organizations usually become exactly what the "volunteer" BOD wants them to be and Amsat NA will remain how it is as long as the current BOD remains...and that will only change when the membership demands it. Amsat NA has morphed into a "NASA" sort of organization. Sorry for the autofill on non sequitur I should have checked in more detail...was trying to finish a report on the 767 I am ferrying a week from now to S2 land. I am going to get to see another AMSAT close up and it will be interesting to observe the differences. 73's RGO rom: wa4...@gmail.com > To: amsat-bb@amsat.org > Date: Sat, 8 Jun 2013 12:27:08 -0500 > CC: apbid...@united.net > Subject: [amsat-bb] Re: AMSAT needs volunteers ??? > > Robert, > > >>Volunteering for AMSAT ... > > No, but placing volunteers successfully is very similar when we are talking > about technical rather > than non-specialized social service, which is the point I was addressing. An > important distinction, > not a "non inquisitor" sentence. :) > > 73s, > > Alan > WA4SCA > > > > > -Original Message- > From: R Oler [mailto:orbit...@hotmail.com] > Sent: Saturday, June 08, 2013 11:51 AM > To: apbid...@mailaps.org; 'Tom Lubbers K8TL'; Amsat BB > Subject: RE: [amsat-bb] Re: AMSAT needs volunteers ??? > > This in many ways mirrors > corporate and educational hiring." > > A non inquisitor sentence > > Volunteering for AMSAT (or the Boy Scouts or insert volunteer group here) > is not "hiring" and it certainly is not corporate or educational > hiring. > > Robert WB5MZO > > > > From: wa4...@gmail.com > > To: k...@earthlink.net; amsat-bb@amsat.org > > Date: Sat, 8 Jun 2013 07:47:45 -0500 > > Subject: [amsat-bb] Re: AMSAT needs volunteers ??? > > > > Tom, > > > > It IS true that AMSAT is always looking for volunteers. And we have an > > amazing number working on > > projects ranging from Fox to the day to day operations. However messily, > > the recruiting process > > works. However, in most cases it comes from someone with a specific skill, > > contacting a specific > > individual, about a specific project. In other cases, the person needing > > help contacts someone who > > they know who is a good fit, or based on a trusted recommendation. This in > > many ways mirrors > > corporate and educational hiring. > > > > What you are talking about are the generic "I want to work for AMSAT, what > > can I do?" volunteers. As > > has been said, those reading the applications are also volunteers who pass > > them on to other > volunteers > > who may or may not respond. There have been times when the press of other > > projects, or personal > > health matters, have caused the applications to fall through the cracks. > > Also, as Gould has > remarked, > > the idea of working for AMSAT is often more appealing than actually working > > for AMSAT. This is no > > reflection on your son or anyone else, but it does tend to encourage the > > use of people with proven > > skills and record over "walk ins." > > > > As another respondent has said, ITAR is a complete roadblock for non-US > > citizens for most areas. As > a > > result of the NDAA changes, the first draft regulations are appearing. We > > have volunteers plowing > > through the extensive documents, most of which seem to be written in a > > foreign language. However, we > > have expectations that the current ban will be lifted in the foreseeable > > future, or at least made > more > > reasonable. The primary benefit will be working with our colleagues in > > other national AMSATs, but it > > will also open up our own ability to accept foreign volunteers. > > > > All that having been said, I am working on getting the AMSAT generic > > recruitment running a bit
[amsat-bb] Re: ARR preamp repair
George, Unless you enjoy repairing stuff, and many do, I would just send it in. ARR will do a good job, quickly, and right. Not all GaAsFETs are equal, and they will check the noise figure and gain as part of the checkout before shipping. 73s, Alan WA4SCA -Original Message- From: amsat-bb-boun...@amsat.org [mailto:amsat-bb-boun...@amsat.org] On Behalf Of George Henry Sent: Thursday, June 27, 2013 9:25 PM To: amsat bb Subject: [amsat-bb] ARR preamp repair Anybody ever try fixing an ARR P432VDG preamp yourself? I was recently given one that I suspect was transmitted into. Drawing more current than spec'd (45 mA vs. spec of 25), no S-meter increase when connected. Or am I better off just sending it in? ARR's website says most GaAsFET preamp repairs run around $22.50 plus shipping... George, KA3HSW ___ 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: AMSAT RX broadband Preamp
Hans, Is it drawing any DC current? Mine draws about 20 ma. Alan WA4SCA -Original Message- From: amsat-bb-boun...@amsat.org [mailto:amsat-bb-boun...@amsat.org] On Behalf Of Hans Hopstaken Sent: Friday, June 28, 2013 9:13 AM To: amsat-bb@amsat.org Subject: [amsat-bb] AMSAT RX broadband Preamp Hello group, I received my broadband VHF/UHF/WX Satellite RX Preamp and installed it direct to the feedpoint of my 70 cm antenna. Put 11 volts DC on it, however no increase of noise on the receiver. And I do not notice any amplication of received signals. Taking the preamp out of circuit results in same signalstrength as before without preamp. Any ideas? 73 Hans, pa0hop JO21xu ___ 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] LVB Tracker OLED upgrade availability update
All, The blue OLED displays used in the updated LVB Tracker, introduced at the 2013 Dayton Hamvention, are currently on an 18 week back order with our suppliers. Green and amber OLED upgrades to older units are available through the AMSAT Store. Blue displays are expected to be available at a future date. 73s, Alan WA4SCA ___ 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] Gospodin Murphy was right!
An interesting article on the recent launch failure of a Proton-M: http://preview.tinyurl.com/kt5x9hw The latest in a long line of bizarre, expensive errors in the world launch business. 73s, Alan WA4SCA ___ 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: Newbie needs advice on which transceiver to get
Hi Oscar, Call? Any of those should work fine, and you should include the Kenwood TS-2000 in your search list. It is still in production, and well thought of, though like nearly every other rig it does have a few quirks. The FT-847 is still a great rig, and is usually snapped up whenever a good used one becomes available. The first batch had "write only" CAT control, with all of the following ones having bidirectional capability which is needed for modern control programs such as SatPC32. Many of the first ones where modified, but if you consider one, make certain it has the update. Note that you can use two regular rigs together to form a satellite station. Some people find a good eBay or flea market rig as a second unit. Again, programs like SatPC32 will work with this combination and make it look like a single rig. For instance, our Dayton Hamvention demo station uses two FT-817s. 73s, Alan WA4SCA -Original Message- From: amsat-bb-boun...@amsat.org [mailto:amsat-bb-boun...@amsat.org] On Behalf Of Oscar Ortega Sent: Thursday, August 01, 2013 6:52 PM To: amsat-bb@amsat.org Subject: [amsat-bb] Newbie needs advice on which transceiver to get Hi, I recently got interested in trying satellite communications. I bought an Arrow antenna and I am wondering which transceiver to get. So far I have found the FT-847, IC-910h and IC-9100. The FT-847 scares me since it is a bit old, however I have heard it is very good for satellite and EME. Any advice would be appreciated!! Regards, Oscar ___ 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: Newbie needs advice on which transceiver to get
No problem Angelo. The point was not the quirks and deficiencies, which the FT-847 and IC-910 have as well, but at what point to go into the details. Sometimes the "data dump" which we oldsters can generate can be a bit much! :) 73s, Alan WA4SCA -Original Message- From: amsat-bb-boun...@amsat.org [mailto:amsat-bb-boun...@amsat.org] On Behalf Of Angelo Glorioso Sent: Friday, August 02, 2013 4:40 PM To: amsat-bb@amsat.org Subject: [amsat-bb] Re: Newbie needs advice on which transceiver to get OPS! THIS SHOULD HAVE BEEN PRIVATE. - Original Message - From: "Angelo Glorioso" To: Sent: Friday, August 02, 2013 4:07 PM Subject: [amsat-bb] Re: Newbie needs advice on which transceiver to get > > > Alan, > > Thanks for the reply. I usually don't reply to many emails here, but I > feel > this was necessary. I bare to disagree with you Alan. If I would have > known > the rig had a birdie right on the downlink frequency of two of the most > popular > fm birds, I would not have purchased the rig years ago. Making a > statement of a "few quirks" does not give a person a fair assessment of > the > rig. I just feel it is a very important fact. > > > > Angelo / N5UXT > > >> - Original Message - >> From: "Alan" >> To: "'Angelo Glorioso'" >> Sent: Friday, August 02, 2013 2:14 PM >> Subject: RE: [amsat-bb] Re: Newbie needs advice on which transceiver to >> get >> >> >>> Angelo, >>> >>>>>rig it does have a few quirks. >>> >>> There was no need to bury him with details. >>> >>> Alan >>> WA4SCA >>> >>> >>> -Original Message- >>> From: amsat-bb-boun...@amsat.org [mailto:amsat-bb-boun...@amsat.org] On >>> Behalf Of Angelo Glorioso >>> Sent: Friday, August 02, 2013 7:34 AM >>> To: amsat-bb@amsat.org >>> Subject: [amsat-bb] Re: Newbie needs advice on which transceiver to get >>> >>> Hi Oscar and Alan, >>> >>> Please be aware of the birdie right on the downlink of SO50. This is an >>> internal birdie. I think it is very important to pass this on. It will >>> affect AO27 also if it comes back to life or any >>> satellite that uses 436.800 as a downlink. >>> >>> >>> 73 de Angelo >>> >>> >>> - Original Message - >>> From: "Alan" >>> To: "'Oscar Ortega'" ; >>> Sent: Friday, August 02, 2013 7:07 AM >>> Subject: [amsat-bb] Re: Newbie needs advice on which transceiver to get >>> >>> >>>> Hi Oscar, >>>> >>>> Call? >>>> >>>> Any of those should work fine, and you should include the Kenwood >>>> TS-2000 >>>> in your search list. It is >>>> still in production, and well thought of, though like nearly every >>>> other >>>> rig it does have a few >>>> quirks. >>>> >>>> The FT-847 is still a great rig, and is usually snapped up whenever a >>>> good >>>> used one becomes available. >>>> The first batch had "write only" CAT control, with all of the following >>>> ones having bidirectional >>>> capability which is needed for modern control programs such as SatPC32. >>>> Many of the first ones where >>>> modified, but if you consider one, make certain it has the update. >>>> >>>> Note that you can use two regular rigs together to form a satellite >>>> station. Some people find a good >>>> eBay or flea market rig as a second unit. Again, programs like SatPC32 >>>> will work with this >>>> combination and make it look like a single rig. For instance, our >>>> Dayton >>>> Hamvention demo station uses >>>> two FT-817s. >>>> >>>> 73s, >>>> >>>> Alan >>>> WA4SCA >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> -Original Message- >>>> From: amsat-bb-boun...@amsat.org [mailto:amsat-bb-boun...@amsat.org] On >>>> Behalf Of Oscar Ortega >>>> Sent: Thursday, August 01, 2013 6:52 PM >>>> To: amsat-bb@amsat.org >>>> Subject: [amsat-bb] Newbie needs advice on which transceiver to get >>>> >>>> Hi, >>>> >>>> I recently got interested in trying satellite communications. I bought >>>> an >>
[amsat-bb] Re: newsletter
Glen, The problem was not in the information provided by AMSAT. That is correct. The problem was the printer did not properly read the data, resulting in the fields for the name and other information being offset from the address fields. They were most apologetic, and have assured us that "We have put safeguards in place to double check labels before they are printed in the future." 73s, Alan WA4SCA AKA George Jacobs, W3ASK on my label :) -Original Message- From: amsat-bb-boun...@amsat.org [mailto:amsat-bb-boun...@amsat.org] On Behalf Of Glen Zook Sent: Thursday, August 15, 2013 2:13 PM To: Clint Bradford; amsat-bb@amsat.org Subject: [amsat-bb] newsletter Got the newsletter today. As pointed out in an E-Mail a couple of days ago, the name is definitely not correct! Also, the call sign, member number, etc., is also incorrect. I do wonder about subscription time limits, etc., that can happen with the wrong information as is now being used! I surely hope that the printer gets the mailing label software corrected by the next mailing! Glen, K9STH AMSAT 239 / LM 463 Website: http://k9sth.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 ___ 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: space track help
Nick, Space Track has a new format, but my SatPC32 downloads from CelesTrak, which uses the same file format as always. I just updated all the files, and there were no problems. You could try the NASA.ALL file, which has been unchanged for years. If you could give a list of the error messages, it would help. 73s, Alan WA4SCA -Original Message- From: amsat-bb-boun...@amsat.org [mailto:amsat-bb-boun...@amsat.org] On Behalf Of nick pugh Sent: Wednesday, August 21, 2013 3:51 AM To: amsat-bb@amsat.org Subject: [amsat-bb] space track help I believe Space Track has a new format on the data . When I load the new data into satpc 32 it throws errors and the only to shut satpc 32 down is via a 3 finger solute. Does anyone on the list have a resolution. Thanks nick ARS K5QXJ EM30xa 30.1N 92.1W Office 337 593 8700 Cell 337 258 2527 Helping UL become a world Class Engineering and Educational School ___ 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: space track help
Nick, No real suggestions. Guesses would be to update to the latest version if you are not using it. Use the BackupRestore utility. Check with Erich. 73s, Alan WA4SCA -Original Message- From: nick pugh [mailto:quadp...@bellsouth.net] Sent: Wednesday, August 21, 2013 8:57 AM To: apbid...@mailaps.org; amsat-bb@amsat.org Cc: 'CC' Subject: RE: [amsat-bb] space track help Thanks Alan I tried NASA.all same error ungutige gleitkommaperation Google says it is an invalid floating point error. nick -Original Message----- From: Alan [mailto:wa4...@gmail.com] Sent: Wednesday, August 21, 2013 6:47 AM To: 'nick pugh'; amsat-bb@amsat.org Cc: CC Subject: RE: [amsat-bb] space track help Nick, Space Track has a new format, but my SatPC32 downloads from CelesTrak, which uses the same file format as always. I just updated all the files, and there were no problems. You could try the NASA.ALL file, which has been unchanged for years. If you could give a list of the error messages, it would help. 73s, Alan WA4SCA -Original Message- From: amsat-bb-boun...@amsat.org [mailto:amsat-bb-boun...@amsat.org] On Behalf Of nick pugh Sent: Wednesday, August 21, 2013 3:51 AM To: amsat-bb@amsat.org Subject: [amsat-bb] space track help I believe Space Track has a new format on the data . When I load the new data into satpc 32 it throws errors and the only to shut satpc 32 down is via a 3 finger solute. Does anyone on the list have a resolution. Thanks nick ARS K5QXJ EM30xa 30.1N 92.1W Office 337 593 8700 Cell 337 258 2527 Helping UL become a world Class Engineering and Educational School ___ 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] Need AMSAT Library of Mac programs recommendations
Hi, As part of moving features to the new AMSAT.ORG site, we are cleaning out old programs which are no longer used or useful. I would appreciate Mac users looking at the old programs and letting me know which ones are still useful, or not. http://web.archive.org/web/20130127214927/http://www.amsat.org/amsat-new/tools/softwareArchive.php#mac The old archive WILL be available, but we want to clean out the dead wood for current programs. Hopefully with a refreshed site we will also have new programs available. Thanks, Alan WA4SCA ___ 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: Preamp Switch
Mike, That should work fine, though the last time I looked Ramsey charged ridiculous shipping rates. 73s, Alan WA4SCA -Original Message- From: amsat-bb-boun...@amsat.org [mailto:amsat-bb-boun...@amsat.org] On Behalf Of Mike Hoblinski Sent: Sunday, August 25, 2013 3:30 PM To: amsat-bb@amsat.org Subject: [amsat-bb] Preamp Switch I am purchasing the Amsat preamp and looking for a TX preamp switch to protect it. I am working on a small portable setup and for now will just be using a hand held with about 5W to get started. Would the Ramsey RFS1 for 19.95 work ok or is their a better switch I should look into. If necessary I would rather spend a few extra dollars to protect the preamp or future more expensive preamp setup. Mike N6IMF ___ 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] Are you missing ANS issues?
Hi, Several people have reported that they did not receive their ANS mailings recently. It turns out that Gmail decided to flag them as spam. Unfortunately, there is no way to turn off (that I have been able to find) the Gmail filter except by specific exemption. I created a Not Spam filter for [ans] in the subject and the missing ones reappeared. Many email systems subscribe to services which track spam, so if you are missing ANS but use another email provider you may be able to do something similar. The issues are available on AMSAT.ORG under the Services link. 73s, Alan WA4SCA ___ 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: High orbit satellites?
Peter, Most of us really miss the old birds. I was transferring satellite QSOs from the 1980s through the early 2000s to my electronic logbook, and was amazed at what I worked. AMSAT-DL has an excellent P3 satellite, currently being updated, but essentially ready to go. Here is the problem: $5M - $10M launch costs to HEO. Even a super discount rate of $1M would be impractical. In the old days, we could beg, borrow, and barter for launches at nominal rates on test flights. Unfortunately, the launch industry has matured, and can find buyers for even the smallest spaces and mass. Sometimes counties can get what I think of as National Prestige Rates for a first launch, but those days are largely behind us. Personally, I am confident that AMSAT-DL will fly their satellite, but it is clear that future HEOs will be few and far between. That is the highly abbreviated answer. 73s, Alan WA4SCA -Original Message- From: amsat-bb-boun...@amsat.org [mailto:amsat-bb-boun...@amsat.org] On Behalf Of Peter Klein Sent: Thursday, August 29, 2013 1:59 AM To: amsat-bb@amsat.org Subject: [amsat-bb] High orbit satellites? What are the chances that there will be another high-orbit satellite like AO-10 and AO-13? Does AMSAT have any plans in that direction since the demise of AO-40? My main satellite interest is live communication with faraway places, and I really miss those Molnya birds. --Peter, KD7MW ___ 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: High orbit satellites?
Gordon, Some of the new players may well be sources of affordable launches. They will be looking to build credibility as a launch provider, and will probably be willing to take payloads on a Good Will basis. >From an American standpoint, most of the new guys are on prohibited lists, and >will remain so even when the new ITAR rules are promulgated. The situation is little better for non-US AMSATs. Iran, and the Norks, are on similar international lists, so it is not just us. In some cases, there are significant penalties for dealing with them, now. Depending on world events, that may be some time in changing. :) 73s, Alan WA4SCA -Original Message- From: amsat-bb-boun...@amsat.org [mailto:amsat-bb-boun...@amsat.org] On Behalf Of Gordon JC Pearce Sent: Thursday, August 29, 2013 12:03 PM To: amsat-bb@amsat.org Subject: [amsat-bb] Re: High orbit satellites? On Thu, Aug 29, 2013 at 09:34:41AM -0500, Joe wrote: > Iknow kinda radical, but how about working with one of the radical > new guys on the orbital block, Like the Chinese? or in a few years > once they get all the bugs worked out, even the North Koreans? > > Hey a ride is a ride if they can do it for cheap I don't care. I said ages ago we should be looking at Iran for inexpensive rides to LEO at least today, maybe HEO tomorrow. They've actually managed to successfully fly a couple of sats, unlike North Korea. -- Gordonjcp MM0YEQ ___ 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: High orbit satellites?
Rick, I have a "back pocket" slide for my presentation when someone asks about P3. It is titled "The Future Isn't What It Used to Be!" which walks through the technical and financial changes which have required the paradigm shift. 73s, Alan WA4SCA -Original Message- From: amsat-bb-boun...@amsat.org [mailto:amsat-bb-boun...@amsat.org] On Behalf Of Rick Tejera Sent: Friday, August 30, 2013 5:14 PM To: 'amsat-bb' Subject: [amsat-bb] Re: High orbit satellites? Andrew, I for one do appreciate the work the board and other volunteers do. It's certainly something I'm far from qualified to do and to be honest, I probably would not want to. I came into the hobby long after the HEO era ended, so I can only live vicariously through others recollections and hope "Someday" That being said I also can see there is a new launch paradigm and we have to adjust to it. I commend the board for accepting this and doing what they can to adapt to the new reality. I imagine the engineering obstacles to get a 3u Cubesat that would be viable in HEO are many, which most likely put that well into the future. When I give my talk on Satellite engineering principles to local clubs, the most common question I get asked is "When are we going to get an HEO?" My Answer is Not for a long time. 73 and looking forward to Fox.. Rick Tejera (K7TEJ) Saguaro Astronomy Club www.saguaroastro.org Thunderbird Amateur Radio Club www.w7tbc.org -Original Message- From: amsat-bb-boun...@amsat.org [mailto:amsat-bb-boun...@amsat.org] On Behalf Of Andrew Glasbrenner Sent: Friday, August 30, 2013 7:22 AM To: Jeff Moore; amsat-bb Subject: [amsat-bb] Re: High orbit satellites? >On 8/30/2013 1:25 AM, Jeff Moore wrote: >> How about hitting up the new COMMERCIAL launchers like SpaceX?? >> Those guys originated as amateur rocketeers. I would hope that folks have a little more faith in AMSAT leadership as far as exploring opportunities for launches, even if you don't read about every contact or discussion in ANS or QST. SpaceX is Elon Musk's company, who founded PayPal and Tesla Motors as well. He's not an amateur anything; he's one of the most successful businessmen in the world, a real-life Tony Stark. AMSAT-DL has met with Space-X, and this fact has been published in many places (http://amsat.org/pipermail/ans/2010/000378.html). SpaceX rarely launches pure test flights, they normally have paying customers even on first launches. Secondary payloads are handled through Spaceflight Services, and their rates are published at http://spaceflightservices.com/pricing-plans/ . Fifty kg, or about half of what Eagle would have been, to GTO would cost 3 million dollars. Hey! that's only like $1000 per member! P3E, at 150kg, would be closer to 8 million, IF it could be made to fit the space available, and most likely mounted and launched sideways. Opportunities may still be out there to go to HEO, but it's a fairy tale to think that all we have to do is knock on the door and ask. It is also disheartening to see that so many just assume that we aren't trying. 73, Drew KO4MA ___ 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: Winterization project
Greg, Two years ago, I had about $1k worth of damage done to my car fuel system by squirrels chewing on the tubing around the gas tank. There is something in modern plastics, including wire insulation, squirrels and other rodents like to chew on. Insurance covered most of it, but I wanted to find a solution cheaper than converting my carport to a full garage. After some thought, I decided to try an ultrasonic pest repeller. Now the squirrels won't come near the carport. When I installed it, I ran the power temporarily into the house, and waited for one to come around. When I quietly turned the power on, the squirrel took off as if I had slammed the door! I use a Transonic Pro http://preview.tinyurl.com/k9jjavc but there are many similar units. Of course there is the problem of placement and water proofing, but it may be worth the effort. 73s, Alan WA4SCA -Original Message- From: amsat-bb-boun...@amsat.org [mailto:amsat-bb-boun...@amsat.org] On Behalf Of Greg D Sent: Sunday, September 01, 2013 5:52 PM To: Amsat BB Subject: [amsat-bb] Winterization project Hi all, As I reported on the 20m Amsat Net (14.282mhz Sundays 18:00z - 19:00z) this morning, I noticed that my 2m antenna was listing slightly down-hill. Suspecting that the boom attachment screws had come loose, my project for the day was to go up on the roof and align and tighten them. The screws were a little loose. That's not why the antenna was drooping down. I discovered the real reason: Acorns. Apparently the local squirrels have been preparing for winter, such as it is around here, and had stuffed about a dozen plump acorns into the open end of the antenna boom. Besides their weight climbing out to the end, there was also the remaining weight of the acorns. So, the antenna ends have been taped over, but that's not going to prevent the squirrels from climbing out onto the antenna. Any suggestions on an effective squirrel deterrent? Greg KO6TH ___ 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] Speaking of SO-50, ARRL Poll
Hi, There is a poll which is loosely about what to do when HF propagation is bad. One of the questions is whether you have ever operated SO-50. http://www.arrl.org/news/new-quickstats-poll-now-available-on-arrl-website-28 If you are a League member, have at it. 73s, Alan WA4SCA ___ 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: HEO satellite Haiku poem
Clayton, Amateurish, but at least you didn't ham it up. 73s, Alan WA4SCA -Original Message- From: amsat-bb-boun...@amsat.org [mailto:amsat-bb-boun...@amsat.org] On Behalf Of Clayton Coleman Sent: Wednesday, September 04, 2013 6:15 PM To: AMSAT-BB Subject: [amsat-bb] HEO satellite Haiku poem AO-40 premature death Sob-sob Boo-hoo I want, I want, I want. (amateurish, I know) 73 Clayton W5PFG ___ 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: A0 40 replacement
Nick, Vision is good, but clear vision which tempers hope with reality is essential. 73s, Alan WA4SCA -Original Message- From: amsat-bb-boun...@amsat.org [mailto:amsat-bb-boun...@amsat.org] On Behalf Of Nick Pugh K5QXJ Sent: Thursday, September 05, 2013 4:10 AM To: tosca...@umn.edu; amsat-bb@amsat.org Subject: [amsat-bb] Re: A0 40 replacement John IT turns out that launch opportunities relativity plentiful what lacking is AMSAT vision and calibration with a university that has propulsion technology. See short video url http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9DIxnO3CGrY Thanks nick ARS K5QXJ EM30xa 30.1N 92.1W Office 337 593 8700 Cell 337 258 2527 Helping UL become a world Class Engineering and Educational School -Original Message- From: amsat-bb-boun...@amsat.org [mailto:amsat-bb-boun...@amsat.org] On Behalf Of tosca...@umn.edu Sent: Wednesday, September 04, 2013 5:53 PM To: amsat-bb@amsat.org Subject: [amsat-bb] Re: A0 40 replacement As long as AMSAT-NA needs to concentrate on 1U/3U/6U Cubesats for the immediatee future, I would really like to see the pursuit of linear transponders on them instead of single-channel FM repeaters. The way I see it, launch opportunities are so rare that we ought to fly the most capable equipment we can on those rare occasions when we can get a launch. John Toscano W0JT Amsat-Na LM#2292 On Sep 4 2013, n0jy wrote: >Hi Michael, > >I would not say that AMSAT has abandoned HEO. Rather, launch >opportunities that exist now are being utilized. Would you rather sit >dormant and let all existing birds fail or re-enter while waiting for >an HEO opportunity? >And AMSAT is just learning to build cubesats. For AMSAT-NA, Fox-1 is a >first. If we're going to fly HEO, we had better be good at building a >reliable satellite in a cubesat (be it 1, 3, or 6U) format. The first >HEO launch opportunity is not the time to figure that out! >While HEO launch opportunities do not exist now, but that does not mean >that AMSAT isn't pursuing them as Drew pointed out, nor that AMSAT >would not build an HEO satellite when opportunities do come. In the >meantime, we are making lemonade and preparing through practice. > >Jerry >N0JY > >On 9/4/2013 4:25 PM, Michael wrote: >> I'm almost fifty one years old and I'm now convinced that we will not >> see another HEO in orbit in my lifetime...if ever. The economic >> environment to do it just doesn't exist anymore. AMSAT has as much as >> told everyone that by abandoning their efforts and concentrating on >> LEO cubesats. No one is going to come out and say that we absolutely >> will never have one, they like to keep that glimmer of hope alive but >> the writing is on the wall. No one wants to be wrong more than I do >> but I'd bet you P3-E never flies. >> 73, >> Michael, W4HIJ >> >> On 9/3/2013 3:32 PM, John Becker wrote: >>> Anything new on a replacement. >>> Have not see a thing myself. >>> >>> John >>> >>> >>> ___ >>> 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 ___ 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: Missing 2013 July/August AMSAT Journal?
HI, Whether you got your issue is dependent on how observant your mail carrier is. Technically, according to a conversation I had yesterday with mine, both the name and address need to match. Otherwise, the mail is to be forwarded if possible, or returned to the sender. (I am referring to the US Postal Service, but I expect other countries have similar rules.) It is interesting that the great majority, including mine, went through to the address with a wrong name. 73s, Alan WA4SCA ___ 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: More On LADEE's Launch
Bernhard, Somebody once observed that NASA had managed to make space exploration seem routine. A compliment to their professionalism and technical prowess, but perhaps not the best from a public relations standpoint. :) 73s, Alan WA4SCA -Original Message- From: amsat-bb-boun...@amsat.org [mailto:amsat-bb-boun...@amsat.org] On Behalf Of B J Sent: Saturday, September 07, 2013 9:51 AM To: Joe Cc: amsat-bb@amsat.org Subject: [amsat-bb] Re: More On LADEE's Launch On 9/7/13, Joe wrote: > It's sad the amount of interest the people of the USA has in space > anymore. I watched the after launch press conference and there was maybe > 10 people there thats it. To be fair, the launch took place late on a Friday night, so people were likely more interested in the weekend. On the other hand, LADEE isn't going to do anything comparatively interesting. After all, the moon isn't Mars and isn't considered an exotic location. Examining dust in the lunar atmosphere? How dull is that? I remember when the Huygens probe landed on Titan, which I thought was quite exciting. (Talk about the "strange new worlds" mentioned in the opening credits for each episode of "Star Trek"!) Later that day, I was chatting with a cashier about it and her reaction was "Huh?". She probably didn't know where Titan was, let alone that there were two spacecraft in its vicinity. Maybe Saturn, to her, was just another brand of automobile. 73s Bernhard VA6BMJ @ DO33FL ___ 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] 2013 Symposium Tour Registration
Hi, AMSAT has announced two great tours for the 2013 Symposium: The Battleship Texas, and the NASA Johnson Space Center. Both tours are open to all Symposium participants. However, due to the requirement for additional information for the JSC tour, the methods of booking tours are different. The Battleship Texas tour may be booked directly on the AMSAT Store: http://preview.tinyurl.com/lqw8o9x The details for the NASA JSC tour may be found on the AMSAT Store: http://preview.tinyurl.com/lr9e9cs However, it cannot be booked on the AMSAT Store due to the requirement for additional information. It must be booked directly with the AMSAT office. Information on how to do this, and the required information for non-US nationals, is included on the Store item. We regret the additional complications, and appreciate your understanding. 73s, Alan WA4SCA AMSAT Store Stock Boy ___ 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: Another SATPC32 Question-Icom 910H-FM Narrow Mode
Lee, Look in the DOPPLER.SQF file where you specify frequencies, modes, etc. You have the option of FM, or FMN for FM-Narrow. I used a Yaesu which also has a FMN mode, and it worked fine. You can select it for uplink, downlink or both. There are detailed notes at the bottom of the file on the options. I would suggest changing only the downlink. 73s, Alan WA4SCA -Original Message- From: amsat-bb-boun...@amsat.org [mailto:amsat-bb-boun...@amsat.org] On Behalf Of Les Rayburn Sent: Sunday, September 08, 2013 12:08 PM To: AMSAT Mailing List; starcom...@star-com.net Subject: [amsat-bb] Another SATPC32 Question-Icom 910H-FM Narrow Mode Thanks to all who answered my newbie question involving how to change the transmitted PL tone for SO-50. I got several great responses, including at least one person who sent me their edited file for my use. The amateur spirit is alive, well, and living on the birds! I've got a similar question regarding SATPC32 and SO-50. I've noticed that FM-narrow mode on the Icom IC-910H seems to deliver better reception of the satellite, and I'd like to change the settings in SATPC32 so that is automatically places the radio in FM-Narrow mode. Can someone guide me through how to make this change? Also, I notice that polarity seems to be a larger issue on this bird than on the linear SSB/CW birds. My antennas are fixed in the attic in elevation, and can only be rotated in azimuth. I also opted to slightly offset the 432 antennas from vertical polarization to more of an "in-between", which seemed to reduce local noise and be a good compromise setting for shifting antenna polarization on the satellite. Anything else I can be besides adding AZ/EL to help reception of SO-50? -- -- 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 ___ 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: Yaesu g 5500 elevation rotator
Nick, 2-3 years ago, mine failed. I called Yaesu/Vertex, and after talking them through finding it in the rotator rather than the controller, they came up with one. Parts and shipping were "reasonable." 73s, Alan WA4SCA -Original Message- From: amsat-bb-boun...@amsat.org [mailto:amsat-bb-boun...@amsat.org] On Behalf Of Nick Pugh K5QXJ Sent: Monday, September 09, 2013 8:31 AM To: amsat-bb@amsat.org Subject: [amsat-bb] Yaesu g 5500 elevation rotator The 500 pot on the Yaesu g5500 elevation rotator failed. Does some on the list have a replacement part number and source preferable a USA source? Thanks nick Office 337 593 8700 Cell 337 258 2527 Helping UL become a world Class Engineering and Educational School ___ 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: IARU coordinated frequencies for LitSat-1
Jeff, There is actually very little problem, and even an opportunity, in the frequencies. FO-29 has a high inclination, while anything deployed from the ISS will be approximately 51 degrees. The overlap of the orbits will be few and short, and may give some interesting double hop opportunities. SO-50 is a bit more problematic. It has a similar inclination to the ISS, and anything deployed from it. I didn't have time to do a careful calculation, but most of the time their footprints/mutual visibility will not overlap, except for an occasional period of 3-5 orbits. Finally, anything deployed from the ISS will have a short lifetime, depending greatly on the altitude of the ISS when it is launched. You can play with a good tracking program such as SatPC32 in multitrack mode to get an idea of how the orbits fit together. 73s, Alan WA4SCA -Original Message- From: amsat-bb-boun...@amsat.org [mailto:amsat-bb-boun...@amsat.org] On Behalf Of n...@comcast.net Sent: Wednesday, September 11, 2013 9:14 PM To: amsat-bb@amsat.org Subject: [amsat-bb] Re: IARU coordinated frequencies for LitSat-1 Did anyone else notice that the transponder downlink frequency is exactly on the center frequency of FO-29's uplink or that the Packet downlink was on the SO-50 uplink (without the 67Hz tone)?? Seems like this wasn't very well 'coordin ated'. I hope those freq's were misprints. ___ 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: Quite a ride for the little fellow
Speaking of low cost rides, years ago a rather large green beetle landed on the windscreen in front of me just as the tower gave us takeoff clearance. As the speed built, he hunkered down against the wind. Somewhere around 100 kts first one leg, and then another came unstuck, and he blew off. I always hoped that he missed the engine. It was an MD-80, so the air flow might have taken him to it. But he had determination. 73s, Alan WA4SCA -Original Message- From: amsat-bb-boun...@amsat.org [mailto:amsat-bb-boun...@amsat.org] On Behalf Of Roger Kolakowski Sent: Thursday, September 12, 2013 9:29 PM To: amsat-bb@amsat.org Subject: [amsat-bb] Re: Quite a ride for the little fellow He was just like everyone else...trying to hitch a low cost ride...I guess you get what you pay for Roger WA1KAT On 09/12/2013 9:35 AM, Thomas Doyle wrote: > Just when you think you have seen it all. > > http://www.nbclosangeles.com/news/national-international/Reports-Frog-Caught-in-Va-Rocket-Launch-22339 0091.html > > W9KE Tom Doyle > ___ > 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: Downloading SatPC 32
I also had no problem with the download, so it sounds like something local rather than the server. No idea what, unfortunately. 73s, Alan WA4SCA -Original Message- From: amsat-bb-boun...@amsat.org [mailto:amsat-bb-boun...@amsat.org] On Behalf Of Gus Sent: Friday, September 13, 2013 10:02 PM To: amsat-bb@amsat.org Subject: [amsat-bb] Re: Downloading SatPC 32 Download without a hitch here. On 09/13/2013 07:19 PM, carl creamer wrote: > I have been try to download SatPC32 from http://www.dk1tb.de/downloadeng.htm > North American Version and it starts to download a few mega bites and stops. > I have tried this over the past several days and the same result. > Any suggestions? > Thanks > Carl > ___ > 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 > > -- 73, de Gus 8P6SM Barbados, the easternmost isle. ___ 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] 2013 AMSAT Board of Directors Election Results Announced
As a result of the 2013 Board of Directors Election, Barry Baines, WD4ASW; Tony Monteiro, AA2TX, Alan Biddle, WA4SCA, and Mark Hammond, N8MH, will serve on the board for two years. The first alternate is JoAnne Maenpaa, K9JKM, and the second alternate is Steve Coy, K8UD. The results of the voting with 688 ballots cast are as follows; Barry Baines, WD4ASW...521 Tony Monteiro, AA2TX518 Alan Biddle. WA4SCA.424 Mark Hammond, N8MH..365 JoAnne Maenpaa, K9JKM...316 Steve Coy, K8UD186 Frank Griffin, K4FEG...158 Bryan Klofas, KF6ZEO141 Submitted by Martha Saragovitz Manager ___ 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: SatPC32 Registration
Carl, According to the records, you ordered it late Thursday evening. As you know, we have a tiny (1) office staff, and the program registration process is done manually rather than automagically. It sometimes take a few days to process, depending on many issues. This is mentioned on the web site. Mondays are particularly brutal. The registration will be along shortly. 73s, Alan WA4SCA AMSAT Store Stock Boy <<>>-Original Message- <<>>From: amsat-bb-boun...@amsat.org <<>>[mailto:amsat-bb-boun...@amsat.org] On Behalf Of carl creamer <<>>Sent: Monday, September 23, 2013 1:05 PM <<>>To: amsat-bb@amsat.org <<>>Subject: [amsat-bb] SatPC32 Registration <<>> <<>>I need some advice on how to solve this. <<>>I downloaded and installed SatPC32 V.12.8b a few weeks ago <<>>and got it up and working as it should.It is a cool program. <<>>I also ordered the Registration on paypal last week , but <<>>have yet to receive the registration information email. <<>>I sent an email and called the 1-888 number and so far no response. <<>>Any suggestion on how to resolve this would be greatly appreciated. <<>>Thanks <<>>Carl <<>>WQ6C <<>>___ <<>>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: DC and AMSAT Awards
Paul, Life is full of ironies, but sticking with the FCC and ARRL standards prevents complications and conflicts. We have enough of those. :) Unlike other non-states which are recognized, it is geographically contiguous. Having grown up nearby in Maryland, with relatives who were born Washingtonians, I have heard many heated debates. Some over Thanksgiving dinner. The District has always had an odd status, neither fish now fowl, or sometimes a little of both. If the discussion quieted down, I would suggest that all the problems could be solved by retro-ceding the District to Maryland. Then I ducked under the table. 73s, Alan WA4SCA <<>>-Original Message- <<>>From: amsat-bb-boun...@amsat.org <<>>[mailto:amsat-bb-boun...@amsat.org] On Behalf Of Paul Stoetzer <<>>Sent: Tuesday, September 24, 2013 12:04 PM <<>>To: kk...@amsat.org <<>>Cc: amsat-bb@AMSAT.Org <<>>Subject: [amsat-bb] Re: DC and AMSAT Awards <<>> <<>>The Virgin Islands, Puerto Rico, Guam, etc. all count as <<>>separate entities <<>>for these awards as DXCC entities. <<>> <<>>I find it ironic that an organization that is incorporated <<>>in the District <<>>of Columbia and had it's first headquarters in the District <<>>of Columbia <<>>would not recognize that the District of Columbia is a separate and <<>>distinct entity that is not part of the State of Maryland. <<>> <<>>73, <<>> <<>>Paul, N8HM <<>> <<>> <<>>On Tue, Sep 24, 2013 at 12:56 PM, Bruce wrote: <<>> <<>>> I took over processing the awards for AMSAT over 10 years <<>>ago and have <<>>> processed it the same way the previous awards managers had done. <<>>> <<>>> You are absolutely correct that DC does not count for <<>>this award because <<>>> in creating our award, we used the ARRL worked all states <<>>award, the RAC <<>>> worked all provinces award and the DXCC list to create <<>>our award. There is <<>>> nothing in any of those awards that include District of <<>>Columbia and our <<>>> award does not either. <<>>> <<>>> Also, we do not include US Territories such as US Virgin <<>>Islands, Puerto <<>>> Rico, and Guam and a couple other islands in our awards. <<>>> <<>>> 73...bruce <<>>> <<>>> <<>>> On 9/24/2013 11:24 AM, Paul Stoetzer wrote: <<>>> <<>>>> Bruce, <<>>>> <<>>>> That an illogical argument. Only three states have their <<>>own prefixes: <<>>>> Alaska, Hawaii, and California. <<>>>> <<>>>> It also ignores the fact that the District of Columbia <<>>is not part of <<>>>> Maryland. Incidentally, DC is the only top-level <<>>subdivision of the United <<>>>> States or Canada that does not count as a separate <<>>entity for this award. <<>>>> <<>>>> 73, <<>>>> <<>>>> Paul, N8HM <<>>>> <<>>>> <<>>>> On Tue, Sep 24, 2013 at 11:35 AM, Bruce wrote: <<>>>> <<>>>> If the FCC and ARRL would recognize the District of <<>>Columbia with its own <<>>>>> prefix as the RAC has done with their provencies and <<>>territories then we <<>>>>> should. However, until they do, it is included as a <<>>contact for Maryland. <<>>>>> <<>>>>> Here is the list from RAC that they use for their contests. <<>>>>> Nova Scotia [NS] (VE1, VA1, CY9, CYØ); <<>>>>> Quebec [QC] (VE2, VA2); <<>>>>> Ontario [ON] (VE3, VA3); <<>>>>> Manitoba [MB] (VE4, VA4); <<>>>>> Saskatchewan [SK] (VE5, VA5); <<>>>>> Alberta [AB] (VE6, VA6); <<>>>>> British Columbia [BC] (VE7, VA7); <<>>>>> Northwest Territories [NT] (VE8); <<>>>>> New Brunswick [NB] (VE9); <<>>>>> Newfoundland and Labrador [NL] (VO1, VO2); <<>>>>> Nunavut [NU] (VYØ); <<>>>>> Yukon [YT] (VY1); <<>>>>> Prince Edward Island [PE] (VY2). <<>>
[amsat-bb] AMSAT 2013 Symposium commemorative shirt order deadline is October 1st!
Hi, A reminder that the deadline for ordering 2013 Symposium commemorative shirts is October 1st. There shirts will be available for pickup at the Symposium, but cannot be ordered there, or on the AMSAT Store. More information, and a downloadable order form, can be found on the AMSAT web site: http://ww2.amsat.org/?p=1685 73s, Alan WA4SCA ___ 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: SATPC32 - amsat keps
Mike, You are most likely right about the cause. I will check with the folks doing the rebuild about the duration. Thanks for reporting this. 73s, Alan WA4SCA <<>>-Original Message- <<>>From: amsat-bb-boun...@amsat.org <<>>[mailto:amsat-bb-boun...@amsat.org] On Behalf Of Mike Seguin <<>>Sent: Friday, September 27, 2013 5:58 AM <<>>To: AMSAT BB <<>>Subject: [amsat-bb] SATPC32 - amsat keps <<>> <<>>I noticed today that SATPC32 failed on downloading keps from AMSAT. <<>> <<>>I found the URL had changed to <<>>http://ww2.amsat.org/amsat/ftp/keps/current/nasa.all <<>> <<>>(www was changed to ww2) <<>> <<>>Is this a permanent change? Maybe this was in response to <<>>the rebuild <<>>post hack? <<>> <<>>Mike <<>>-- <<>> <<>>73, <<>>Mike, N1JEZ <<>>"A closed mouth gathers no feet" <<>> <<>>___ <<>>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] AMSAT 2013 Symposium commemorative shirt order deadline is October 1st!
Hi, A reminder that the deadline for ordering 2013 Symposium commemorative shirts is October 1st. There shirts will be available for pickup at the Symposium, but cannot be ordered there, or on the AMSAT Store. More information, and a downloadable order form, can be found on the AMSAT web site: WWW.AMSAT.ORG 73s, Alan WA4SCA ___ 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: SATPC32 - amsat keps
Hi, I will suggest that people hold off a few hours before making changes, unless absolutely necessary. There have been similar forwarding problems with other AMSAT services which were quickly fixed. Let me get a reading on this. 73s, Alan WA4SCA ___ 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: Flex-5000 "PA Info" Display Bug During SatelliteOperation?
Hi Bill, I have a VU5K, and tried that. Everything looked rock steady using the parameters you specified. 73s, Alan WA4SCA <-Original Message- mailto:amsat-bb-boun...@amsat.org] On Behalf Of Bill Bordy, NJ1H 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: Satpc32 Storing Rx/Tx addreses
Carl, I don't use Icoms now, but I tried configuring for one. Everything worked fine, and the values I set were retained when I restarted the program. There is an additional Addresses OK button to the left which I needed to click, in addition to the usual Store. 73s, Alan WA4SCA <-Original Message- mailto:amsat-bb-boun...@amsat.org] On Behalf Of carl creamer 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: Satpc32 Storing Rx/Tx addreses
Carl, Perhaps someone with first hand experience will have a suggestion. 73s, Alan WA4SCA <-Original Message- mailto:ccre...@pacbell.net] ; AMSAT-BB@amsat.org mailto:amsat-bb-boun...@amsat.org] On Behalf Of carl creamer <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
