[amsat-bb] Re: ZF2AE/ZF8 QRV this afternoon from Little Cayman
Adrian was on the VO-52 pass at 0155z with a nice signal into FN10. Thanks Adrian. 73 Bill K3SV - Original Message - From: Adrian Engele aa...@yahoo.com To: AMSAT-BB@amsat.org Sent: Sunday, March 27, 2011 3:00 PM Subject: [amsat-bb] ZF2AE/ZF8 QRV this afternoon from Little Cayman Greetings fellow satellite ops. Sorry I have only had time to get on 2 passes from Gran Cayman a few days ago. I am wrapping up CQ WPX this afternoon/evening and I will try to make the following two passes today. AO-51: 22:10 UTC 3/27/11 VO-52 01:47 UTC 3/28/11 Hope to get more active in the coming days. Wednesday afternoon looks very good for several passes in the mid afternoon, more daily notices will be posted as I firm up my schedule. 73, Adrian AA5UK ZF2AE/ZF8 EK99xp ___ 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: ISS and Discovery - Final visible pass
Beautiful clear night sky and the ISS and Discovery coasting by at around 2200z in south-central Pennsylvania. 73 Bill K3SV - Original Message - From: gw1...@aol.com To: amsat-bb@amsat.org Sent: Monday, March 07, 2011 2:38 PM Subject: [amsat-bb] ISS and Discovery - Final visible pass Hi all, Just had one of those rare opportunities with clear skies in the UK and a wonderful sighting to remember.. The ISS and shuttle Discovery were both very visible - now undocked and in transit west to east before going into eclipse 1924 hrs GMT Being the last opportunity to see the pair like this will be something that I will never forget. Happy landing Discovery, Good Luck and well done to all of the team that gave you such support. Ken Eaton GW1FKY Amsat - UK Amsat NA ___ Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author. Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite program! Subscription settings: http://amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb ___ 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] FS: Arrow 146-4S
Going to offer this here before putting on QTH.com Arrow 146-4S solid element antenna with N connector. New, in the shipping bag. I ordered before I found another set of antennas. There is about a month backlog to get antennas from Arrow, busy place. These sell for $60 plus shipping and handling of $15. I will sell for $60 shipped to US only. Paypal or USPS money order. 73 Bill K3SV ___ 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: Considerate satellite operations behavior.
Just worked a pass of VO-52, only two signals heard calling CQ and I was calling on CW. Plenty of room for more activity. 73 Bill K3SV - Original Message - From: John Geiger aa...@fidmail.com To: i8cvs domenico.i8...@tin.it; Amsat - BBs amsat-bb@amsat.org; Vince Fiscus, KB7ADL vlfis...@mcn.net Sent: Tuesday, February 22, 2011 8:28 PM Subject: [amsat-bb] Re: Considerate satellite operations behavior. If you don't like the FM satellites, instead of complaining that we need more linear satellites (like I have seen suggested), HOW ABOUT USING THE ONES WE HAVE?? VO52 is an excellent satellite and it is hardly overcrowded, at least in the US. Many times there is only one or two stations on it. 73s John AA5JG - Original Message - From: i8cvs domenico.i8...@tin.it To: Amsat - BBs amsat-bb@amsat.org; Vince Fiscus, KB7ADL vlfis...@mcn.net Sent: Tuesday, February 22, 2011 11:23 PM Subject: [amsat-bb] Re: Considerate satellite operations behavior. - Original Message - From: Vince Fiscus, KB7ADL vlfis...@mcn.net To: amsat-bb@amsat.org Sent: Monday, February 21, 2011 7:56 PM Subject: [amsat-bb] Re: Considerate satellite operations behavior. Turn Off all the FM birds. ;-) No, we told them a dozen times already. Stop building FM crap, and do a HEO or at least as minimums, LEO's with linear transponders and Vuala! Problem solved. But no, they are committed to Fox now, which mean more whining. Anyone remember this degree of whining back when there was a HEO? Hi Vince, KB7ADL To get an idea of the high technical quality QSO's on HEO satellites with not this degree of whining like novadays on the FM LEO birds I suggest to read the old AMSAT-BB messages available in the archive beginning from the early 2000 to 2004 when AO40 was alive and well. Here is the address: http://www.amsat.org/amsat/archive/amsat-bb/index.html Pulling for P3-E ! ! 73 de i8CVS Domenico ___ 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: Sat Tracker iPod touch
You can do a Google search for iPod apps and you'll get plenty of hits. 73 Bill - Original Message - From: Pat McGrath ka6...@arrl.net To: 'Clint Bradford' clintbra...@earthlink.net; amsat-bb@amsat.org Sent: Saturday, February 19, 2011 6:33 PM Subject: [amsat-bb] Re: Sat Tracker iPod touch What other Ham Apps Available for iPod touch? -Original Message- From: Clint Bradford [mailto:clintbra...@earthlink.net] Sent: Saturday, February 19, 2011 1:21 PM To: amsat-bb@amsat.org Subject: [amsat-bb] Re: Sat Tracker iPod touch I am a fan of PocketSat ... Once you use it, you'll appreciate it. It is not inexpensive at $25. As a matter of fact, of the 150+ apps I have on my iPod touch, it is actually the most expensive app I have acquired. But I have been with this program since the Palm version was released. You get excellent product support from the author and a support YahooGroup for questions. It painlessly downloads the AMSAT Keplerian data (or others) and I consider PocketSat the ULTIMATE n satellite tracking software for this platform. Clint, K6LCS http://www.work-sat.com 909-241-7666 ___ 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] Old Cushcraft Parts
I am getting some 25+ year old Cushcraft antennas. The 416-TB and A144-20T, they need some work. Is there a place to purchase hardware for these antennas? thanks 73 Bill K3SV ___ 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] Yaesu 5500 Rotor Problem
The meter for elevation on the Yaesu 5500 is not working. Any idea what might be wrong? Are there places to have them fixed if I can't shoot the bug? Thanks. Bill K3SV ___ 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 5500 Rotor Problem(Update)
Alan, I did all of the swaps and checks and eliminated several possibilities. Rotors seemed OK, cables OK. Took control cover off and checked a few voltages, wiggled a few things. Put it back together and it works. Must be a loose ground or connection somewhere. Seems to be working fine now. Thanks all who responded. Not sure but seems like something loose in the control box. 73 Bill K3SV - Original Message - From: Alan P. Biddle apbid...@united.net To: 'Bill Gillenwater' k...@pa.net; 'AmsatBBS' amsat-bb@amsat.org Sent: Friday, January 28, 2011 9:51 AM Subject: [amsat-bb] Re: Yaesu 5500 Rotor Problem Bill, Start by checking the connections in the shack at the controller. If they are good, then disconnect lines 1, 2, and 3 on the elevation side and check the _cables_ with an ohm meter. You should read 500 ohms between 1 and 3, and something intermediate between 1 and 2, and between 2 and 3. If the antenna is parked, one of them will be close to 0 ohms, and the other almost 500 ohms, so it is better to point the antenna at 45 degrees or so. You can see a clear difference, and eliminate a shorted or open line. If this checks good, then the problem is inside the controller. If you don't, then you either have a bad connection in the cable or connector at the rotator, or the reference potentiometer is bad in the rotator. The easiest way to check this is to swap the connectors at the rotators. The systems are electrically identical. If the problem follows the connectors, there is a problem in the cable or connector. If not, it is in the rotator. Fixing the rotator pot is messy but straight forward, requiring only mechanical skills, and there have been several reports on how to do that. Fixing the controller depends on what is wrong. In either case, Yaesu will repair them for a modest fee. Let us know what you find. Alan WA4SCA -Original Message- From: amsat-bb-boun...@amsat.org [mailto:amsat-bb-boun...@amsat.org] On Behalf Of Bill Gillenwater Sent: Friday, January 28, 2011 8:21 AM To: AmsatBBS Subject: [amsat-bb] Yaesu 5500 Rotor Problem The meter for elevation on the Yaesu 5500 is not working. Any idea what might be wrong? Are there places to have them fixed if I can't shoot the bug? Thanks. Bill K3SV ___ 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] Rotor Interface Yaesu 5500
OK, a newbee question about interfacing rotors. I have a Yaesu 5500 and I run PCSat32. What do I need between the rotor and the computer? I would like a few options. Do I need the Yaesu 232 interface box or will a generic box do the job. If a generic box will work, which are the best for satellite work with PCSat32? Tnx 73 Bill K3SV ___ 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: Rotor Interface Yaesu 5500
Using FT 847. 73 Bill - Original Message - From: Dee morse...@optonline.net To: 'Bill Gillenwater' k...@pa.net; 'AmsatBBS' amsat-bb@amsat.org Sent: Saturday, January 22, 2011 11:04 AM Subject: [amsat-bb] Re: Rotor Interface Yaesu 5500 Bill, There is a nice interface being sold by AMSAT - LVB tracker box...Only need an RS232 or USB to operate it running SatPC32... You didn't mention what rig you have - you can interface with that via SatPC32 also - See the ad at the AMSAT website... Good luck, Dee, NB2F -Original Message- From: amsat-bb-boun...@amsat.org [mailto:amsat-bb-boun...@amsat.org] On Behalf Of Bill Gillenwater Sent: Saturday, January 22, 2011 10:20 AM To: AmsatBBS Subject: [amsat-bb] Rotor Interface Yaesu 5500 OK, a newbee question about interfacing rotors. I have a Yaesu 5500 and I run PCSat32. What do I need between the rotor and the computer? I would like a few options. Do I need the Yaesu 232 interface box or will a generic box do the job. If a generic box will work, which are the best for satellite work with PCSat32? Tnx 73 Bill K3SV ___ 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: HO-68's transponder will be off all week.
HO-68's beacon was loud and solid on it's pass over Northeastern USA last evening. 73 Bill - Original Message - From: John Hackett archie.hack...@hotmail.com To: eu-am...@yahoogroups.com Cc: amsat-bb@amsat.org Sent: Monday, January 17, 2011 2:47 PM Subject: [amsat-bb] HO-68's transponder will be off all week. Group, HO-68's transponder won't be switched on this week. 73 John. la2...@amsat.org From: alank...@public3.bta.net.cn To: la2...@amsat.org Subject: Re: HO-68 Date: Tue, 18 Jan 2011 01:47:23 +0800 Hi John, Thank you very much for your report! This week HO-68 transponder will not be turn on, we will see if beacon can work steadily. we are going to test transponder at this weekend. 73! Alan, BA1DU ___ 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: VUCC LoTW
Is there a logging standard that will make sure that LOTW finds the match? I know the time does not have to be dead-on, but what other fields are a must? Does anyone know, or is there a document that tells the satellite community what needs to be in the log? If I work AO-51 for example, what are the minimum number of fields that must be in the ADI (upload) file? thanks 73 Bill K3SV - Original Message - From: Ted k7trkra...@charter.net To: 'Jeff Yanko' wb3...@cox.net; amsat-bb@amsat.org Sent: Saturday, January 15, 2011 2:14 PM Subject: [amsat-bb] Re: VUCC LoTW Jeff, 9 out of 189 hereI'm sure our numbers will go up as people upload their logs properly 73, Ted -Original Message- From: Jeff Yanko [mailto:wb3...@cox.net] Sent: Saturday, January 15, 2011 1:40 AM To: Ted; amsat-bb@amsat.org Subject: Re: [amsat-bb] Re: VUCC LoTW Hi Ted and all, I got the LoTW VUCC set up without a problem. I had already uploaded 545 satellite QSOs over the past couple of years so they were waiting to be used. Well, after getting everything in order I have a grand total of.21 matches, or 3.85% of my satellite log. With LoTW VUCC now active it will hopefully get those with electronic logging to upload their satellite QSO's, even better, to get those with paper logs to convert to electronic logging, go back and enter QSO's from the previous couple years, to take advantage of this service. After seeing this disappointing results, I know we, in the Amateur Satellite community, can do better. 73, Jeff WB3JFS Las Vegas, NV ___ 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: VUCC LoTW
Thanks Ted. I uploaded about 30 contacts following those instructions. All worked fine. 73 Bill K3SV - Original Message - From: Ted k7trkra...@charter.net To: 'Bill Gillenwater' gil...@pa.net; 'Jeff Yanko' wb3...@cox.net; amsat-bb@amsat.org Sent: Saturday, January 15, 2011 4:53 PM Subject: RE: [amsat-bb] Re: VUCC LoTW Bill, here are all the answers: http://www.arrl.org/files/file/LoTW%20Instructions/N5JB.pdf note the satellite name has to be exact, hyphens and caps GL, Ted -Original Message- From: Bill Gillenwater [mailto:gil...@pa.net] Sent: Saturday, January 15, 2011 11:57 AM To: Ted; 'Jeff Yanko'; amsat-bb@amsat.org Subject: Re: [amsat-bb] Re: VUCC LoTW Is there a logging standard that will make sure that LOTW finds the match? I know the time does not have to be dead-on, but what other fields are a must? Does anyone know, or is there a document that tells the satellite community what needs to be in the log? If I work AO-51 for example, what are the minimum number of fields that must be in the ADI (upload) file? thanks 73 Bill K3SV - Original Message - From: Ted k7trkra...@charter.net To: 'Jeff Yanko' wb3...@cox.net; amsat-bb@amsat.org Sent: Saturday, January 15, 2011 2:14 PM Subject: [amsat-bb] Re: VUCC LoTW Jeff, 9 out of 189 hereI'm sure our numbers will go up as people upload their logs properly 73, Ted -Original Message- From: Jeff Yanko [mailto:wb3...@cox.net] Sent: Saturday, January 15, 2011 1:40 AM To: Ted; amsat-bb@amsat.org Subject: Re: [amsat-bb] Re: VUCC LoTW Hi Ted and all, I got the LoTW VUCC set up without a problem. I had already uploaded 545 satellite QSOs over the past couple of years so they were waiting to be used. Well, after getting everything in order I have a grand total of.21 matches, or 3.85% of my satellite log. With LoTW VUCC now active it will hopefully get those with electronic logging to upload their satellite QSO's, even better, to get those with paper logs to convert to electronic logging, go back and enter QSO's from the previous couple years, to take advantage of this service. After seeing this disappointing results, I know we, in the Amateur Satellite community, can do better. 73, Jeff WB3JFS Las Vegas, NV ___ 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
