Re: [amsat-bb] Ham radio goes around the Moon
What if it there was a transponder in it? Ahhh the mind wanders 73 Bob W7LRD - Original Message - From: M5AKA m5...@yahoo.co.uk To: AMSAT BB amsat-bb@amsat.org Sent: Monday, August 11, 2014 12:44:24 PM Subject: [amsat-bb] Ham radio goes around the Moon The lunar flyby with a ham radio payload transmitting JT65B on 145.990 MHz should take place towards the end of the year. http://amsat-uk.org/2014/08/11/ham-radio-goes-around-the-moon/ Trevor M5AKA AMSAT-UK Website http://amsat-uk.org/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/amsatuk Twitter https://twitter.com/AMSAT_UK ___ Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author. Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite program! Subscription settings: http://amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb ___ Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author. Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite program! Subscription settings: http://amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb
Re: [amsat-bb] Ham radio goes around the Moon
This is not a easy sat grin dx like AO-40 (sobsob) 73 Bob W7LRD - Original Message - From: Paul Stoetzer n...@arrl.net To: amsat-bb@amsat.org Sent: Monday, August 11, 2014 1:19:50 PM Subject: Re: [amsat-bb] Ham radio goes around the Moon Wait for this one. It'll be out there for more than 9 days. http://amsat-uk.org/2014/04/23/shin-en2-to-carry-mode-j-linear-transponder/ You'll need quite a setup for it! 73, Paul, N8HM On 8/11/2014 4:02 PM, Bob- W7LRD wrote: What if it there was a transponder in it? Ahhh the mind wanders 73 Bob W7LRD - Original Message - From: M5AKA m5...@yahoo.co.uk To: AMSAT BB amsat-bb@amsat.org Sent: Monday, August 11, 2014 12:44:24 PM Subject: [amsat-bb] Ham radio goes around the Moon The lunar flyby with a ham radio payload transmitting JT65B on 145.990 MHz should take place towards the end of the year. http://amsat-uk.org/2014/08/11/ham-radio-goes-around-the-moon/ Trevor M5AKA AMSAT-UK Website http://amsat-uk.org/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/amsatuk Twitter https://twitter.com/AMSAT_UK ___ Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author. Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite program! Subscription settings: http://amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb ___ 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] I don't care
Not withstanding all the brouhaha over various satellite types. I don't care if it's FM, I don't care if it's digital, I don't care if it's linear, I don't care if it's LEO, I don't care if it's MEO, I don't care if it's HEO. To quote Frank-K4FEG, work 'em till the antennas vaporize. I would prefer a AO-40 (sobsob), until then I'll do what Frank suggests! 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
Re: [amsat-bb] ANS-199 AMSAT News Service Special Bulletin - AMSAT Fox-1C Launch Opportunity Announced
a different slant-not wanting to enter the fm vs linear ongoing debate or the easy sat concept-I started satellites not because it was easy, but because it was hard, and at times still is! This was back in the days of the RS satellites. I believe if you present the challenge they will come. Unfortunately we need the money upfront not after the fact. Perhaps this incremental effort toward HEO or MEO is required, however we (AMSAT's) have been doing this for a long time and I think should have had our ducks lined up by now. We're a bunch of cleaver people and should develop a method getting the necessary funds for launches. Everything is now bottom line driven. We should just do it. 73 Bob W7LRD Seattle - Original Message - From: Paul Stoetzer n...@arrl.net To: Phil Karn k...@ka9q.net Cc: amsat-bb@amsat.org Sent: Saturday, July 19, 2014 12:28:12 PM Subject: Re: [amsat-bb] ANS-199 AMSAT News Service Special Bulletin - AMSAT Fox-1C Launch Opportunity Announced Are FM repeater satellites what we all want in orbit? No. Personally, I'd like a Mode J linear transponder in a sun synchronous circular orbit of about 2,000km (if we can't get anything to HEO). However, the Fox-1A, Fox-1B, Fox-1C, and Fox-1D satellites will eventually lead to the Fox-2 series of satellites. The software designed transponders on board the Fox-2 series will be capable of operating in any number of digital communications modes as well as operating as linear transponders. AO-51's V/U FM repeater was probably the most popular amateur satellite ever launched. Since the loss of AO-51, AMSAT-NA membership has been declining and is at the point where membership dues alone do not sustain the operating costs of the organization. Right now, those who are mildly interested in amateur satellites have one satellite to try with a minimal investment: SO-50, which is a satellite that for about half the days of each month is not convenient for most people who work 9-5 and sleep 10-6 and has a weak downlink that is often very difficult for newcomers to hear. Even experienced satellite operators are at times heard to transmit without being able to hear the satellite. With EO-80 (QB50p2), Fox-1A, and Fox-1C hopefully in orbit and operational next year, there will be three easily heard FM satellites (the 9 dB advantage of the 2m downlinks on these satellites will be quite welcome) - two in sun synchronous orbits with relatively consistent pass times. Having those satellites in orbit will mean that more hams get bitten by the satellite bug, join AMSAT, and progress to improving their stations to operate on the linear transponders and, potentially, on digital satellites. Bottom line - an AMSAT with more satellites in orbit means an AMSAT with more members and that's how we are eventually going to get our ideal satellites in orbit. 73, Paul, N8HM On Sat, Jul 19, 2014 at 2:54 PM, Phil Karn k...@ka9q.net wrote: On 07/18/2014 12:08 PM, Joseph Spier wrote: Fox-1C is the third of four Fox-1 series satellites under development, with Fox-1A and RadFXsat/Fox-1B launching through the NASA ELANA program. Fox-1C will carry an FM repeater system for amateur radio for use by radio hams and listeners worldwide. YET ANOTHER analog satellite? I'm not interested. ___ 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] AO-7 DX
Through general consensus would it be possible to establish a unofficial DX watering hole. Time is the essential limiting factor when attempting DX contacts on AO-7, or at times on FO-29. Elevating angles are usually less than 4 degrees. My QTH (near Seattle, Wa. CN87) has a ever so small opportunity to parts of N. Europe. Essentially, use a given frequency (downlink) only when the satellite is less than 4-5 degrees. As I recall there was such a concept on AO-40 (sobsob), it worked quite well. Your thoughts. 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
[amsat-bb] ao73 sqf file?
what should we be calling AO73 in satpc32 sqf file ao-73 or funcube-1? 73 -the digitally challenged 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
Re: [amsat-bb] az-el rotor repair
Tim/all- I did a repair on my G5500 el rotor. I needed a position pot-it was available through Yaesu parts right away. Depending on what you need to have done, your mileage may vary. You could always ship the whole thing to Yaesu. You can get lots of advice here on the bb. 73 Bob W7LRD - Original Message - From: Tim Goodrich t...@timgoodrich.com To: amsat-bb@amsat.org Sent: Saturday, July 5, 2014 5:35:52 PM Subject: [amsat-bb] az-el rotor repair Hi All, I have a Yaesu G5400b controller with a kenpro az/el rotor. From my understanding, yaesu was taken over by kenpro and the parts inside the az/el rotor are the same as in a yaesu 5400 setup. Anyway, my rotor is in need of repair and it seems there is a shortage of people who do these repairs, not to mention have parts on hand to make the repairs (apparently replacement parts from yaesu seem to be in short supply). Can anyone recommend a technician for this who might have the parts? Thanks, Tim K6TW ___ 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] AO-7
At 2231Z AO-7 downlink quit. In full sun, any ideas? 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
Re: [amsat-bb] AO-7
Thanks Glenn- I was on ssb when it just stopped. I did not know about this forcing the mode change thing. So if too many station try to access the sat it will just switch? I had a sked with G4DOL earlier today. Did not make it but the satellite sounded good. Looking into JT65 EME. 73 Bob W7LRD - Original Message - From: Glenn Miller - AA5PK aa...@suddenlink.net To: Bob- W7LRD w7...@comcast.net, amsat-bb@amsat.org Sent: Friday, June 13, 2014 3:47:32 PM Subject: Re: [amsat-bb] AO-7 Bob, Some QRO CW station was hammering the transponder, forcing the mode change. Glenn AA5PK -Original Message- From: Bob- W7LRD Sent: Friday, June 13, 2014 5:39 PM To: amsat-bb@amsat.org Subject: [amsat-bb] AO-7 At 2231Z AO-7 downlink quit. In full sun, any ideas? 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] satellite confusion
Or I will just blame senior moment- what is a easy way to keep some of these newer birds organized and have them all in the standard list on satpc32. So all the birds are listed on the same list. There have been several Litxx birds I have got mixed up. Trying to keep up with the program. Station is peaked top perfection, antennas tracking etc. Just trying work out these minor PITA bugs. Your collective wisdom is invaluable the digitally challanged 73 Bob W7LRD a smart man knows his limitations ___ 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] Doppler.sqf Lituansat
would someone send me the the doppler sqf file for this bird 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
[amsat-bb] satpc32 %$#$ again
This is on different computer- I get Ungultige gleitkommaoperation marching across the screen. I must shut the computer down to stop it. I had just downloaded new keps. The last time (other computer) I had to delete the entire program and start from scratch with everything. Is there something I am doing/not doing?? Becoming a PITA to keep everything running. from the digitally challenged 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
[amsat-bb] satpc32 problems
Still attempting to make satpc32 work. Removed it from hard drive, downloaded from Erics site, now get error 1925 not sufficient privileges etc etc. The next sound you hear will be the computer flying out the window. Assistance please. from the digitally challanged 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
[amsat-bb] satpc32 $#@##$$%%E/A Fehler
just updated keps now I get E/A-Fehler 105 marching across the screen and will not stop. g 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
[amsat-bb] satpc32 E/A-Fehler 105. error
I can not get it to run (satpc-32). Someone said it is because of a inactive satellite in the list. Which one?? It will just keep happening. Also I am looking for a backup sat program as satpc32 is unreliable. Recommendations?? 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
[amsat-bb] AO-7 Saturday AM
trying AO-7 this AM-not on mode B or A?? op trouble?? 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
[amsat-bb] G5500 elevation rotor
Hello -After a too long repair issue with my elevation rotor I want to share this information. The position potentiometer went bad in my rotor. I got a new pot from Yaesu. The current replaceable part is not the same as the original. There is a small alignment key way in the original pot that makes for proper alignment. The replacement pot has the same alignment bump but the pot is physically different is size therefore the alignment does not line up. The small key way has to be ground off so this makes proper alignment both physically and electrically critical. There are internal stops in the pot which would make improper alignment to cause stripped gears. This is all doable but requires very close attention to detail. Short of this you can always just send the rotor to Yaesu. This was real PITA job. 73 Bob W7LRD Seattle ___ 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] senior moment
I am getting Ungultige Gleitkommaoperation marching across the screen on satpc32. I forget how to fix it. 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
[amsat-bb] AO-73 to FO-29
I think I heard the beacon of AO-73 on the FO29 down link. Both satellites were over lapping I have no idea how to figure the Doppler from two satellites in conjunction. The signal stopped at FO-29 LOS. The time was 0055Z. 73 Bob W7LRD CN87wk ___ 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] G5500 el rotor
GM-has anyone had any experience installing the position potentiometer in the elevation rotor. Reason- they changed the type of pot, it no longer has that wire coming out the back, and the alignment key must be cut off to make it fit. I could spend may hours figuring this out but hoping the collective knowledge of this group has some good advice. I have the replacement pot, I could just send the basket case rotor to Yaesu. I'd like to try to avoid that. As always--thankyou 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
[amsat-bb] G5500
Hello-I recently ordered a position potentiometer for my elevation rotor. Yaesu sent me a pot that does not have that wire coming out the back. That pot enabled it to rotate more than 360* if necessary. The one they sent will rotate just a bit over 270* with fixed internal stops. That could be a issue (maybe). The part number they sent is S8101823. If it hits the stops and tries to keep turning something would give. Thoughts please. 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
[amsat-bb] G-5500 pot
hello-after spending over a half hour on hold waiting for a Yaesu tech to order a position potentiometer for my elevation rotor. They told me they will not sell that part to the consumer. They said I can send the whole rotor to them for repair. I explained my experience to no avail. Can anyone assist me in getting this simple part? 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
[amsat-bb] G-5500
Thanks to the many for my el rotor problem. Took down, took apart-position pot failure-I could (maybe) make it work but since I have everything down I may as well replace it. Where's a good source for said pot? 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
[amsat-bb] G-5500
My G-5500 El. rotor will elevate but no/erratic indication on the control unit. First guess pot in the rotor. Before tearing everything apart, I want to make sure 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
[amsat-bb] AO7 N. Eu.
Hello Northern Europe-A good foot print into CN87 (Seattle, Wa.) at 1800Z. On or about 145.950. 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
[amsat-bb] satpc32 error
putting satpc 32 v12.8c on another computer - get a old-fehler 8005403a error- suggestions?? 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
[amsat-bb] Re: FUNcube Warehouse Upload Ranking Changes
Kind of agree Bill-it is analogous to the older AO-7 on line log, where the qso rate was tabulated. I'm sure none of us paid any attention to that. I think I got up to the 7 or 8 position. We're competitive creatures. 73 Bob W7LRD - Original Message - From: Bill Bordy, NJ1H n...@comcast.net To: Amsat - BBs amsat-bb@amsat.org, EU AMSAT eu_am...@yahoogroups.co.uk Sent: Thursday, February 20, 2014 11:57:48 AM Subject: [amsat-bb] Re: FUNcube Warehouse Upload Ranking Changes I need to do a sanity check of my reaction to the below. I took a deep breath and waited awhile before sending this email Am I the only one wondering why any user felt the need to have a column showing rankings added? 73, Bill NJ1H On 2/20/2014 11:40 AM, David A B Johnson wrote: Hi, At the request of several users we have added another column to the page which enumerates the position in the ranking as well as the number of uploads. http://warehouse.funcube.org.uk/ranking.html?satelliteId=2 Current range is 1 – 536 73 Dave, G4DPZ FUNcube Team Member ___ 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] SO-50 question
using Satpc-32 under the CAT button should there be a line showing the tones required? Trying confirm I have the two tones required. 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
[amsat-bb] so-50 question
found the tones in the sqf file, what exactly is the setup for a 910H for the two tones? 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
[amsat-bb] so50 question
got it figured out-thanks to all who helped 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
[amsat-bb] Re: Fox-1 Model
thanks Pete, gotta have one 73 Bob W7LRD - Original Message - From: W2JV petew...@verizon.net To: AMSAT-BB@amsat.org Sent: Tuesday, January 28, 2014 6:46:30 PM Subject: [amsat-bb] Fox-1 Model Hello, I just completed building the AMSAT Fox-1 Cardboard Model Satellite, Scale 1:1, it was my first attempt with cardboard modeling and I really enjoyed the effort. Alan, WA4SCA, sent an e-mail via this board, announcing that ‘Through the dedicated work of Stefan Wagner, VE4NSA, AMSAT-NA will debut its new 1:1 scale cardboard model of the Fox-1 CubeSat at Hamvention 2013”. I asked Alan if I could send him the donation to AMSAT of $25, all proceeds will go to supporting the Fox Project, he sent the model to me and I finally put it together. Stefan has designed an exceptionally detailed model that will be a perfect addition to any satellite operators shack, and an opportunity to show visitors what is being done by AMSAT today. If you’re interested, you can go directly to the AMSAT store, http://store.amsat.org/catalog/ thank you for your support of AMSAT. 73’s Pete W2JV ___ 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: AO-7 lost track
yest there is, I just don't recall - Original Message - From: Joe n...@mwt.net To: amsat-bb@AMSAT.Org Sent: Thursday, January 2, 2014 11:05:03 AM Subject: [amsat-bb] Re: AO-7 lost track Is there a set time of day or any logical way to know what mode it will be in? Joe WB9SBD Sig The Original Rolling Ball Clock Idle Tyme Idle-Tyme.com http://www.idle-tyme.com On 1/2/2014 5:42 AM, Rick Walter wrote: Bob, check out the following. It is easy to see the current mode of AO-7. http://oscar.dcarr.org Rick WB3CSY Sent from Rick's iPad2 On Jan 1, 2014, at 10:17 PM, Bob- W7LRD w7...@comcast.net wrote: I lost track of the switch over on AO-7. Trying make a sked with the UK later in Jan. Happy New year to all my satellite friends. Check out Jan. QST page 20. 73 Bob W7LRD CN87 ___ 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] AO-7 lost track
I lost track of the switch over on AO-7. Trying make a sked with the UK later in Jan. Happy New year to all my satellite friends. Check out Jan. QST page 20. 73 Bob W7LRD CN87 ___ 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: AO-73 sometimes hard to access
Hello Andy et al...I look at it like each of the satellites we use have their own personalities, AO-73 being new we must learn it's idiosyncrasies. When AO-7 was reborn we had to understand and learn how the grand old lady functioned. Now it's fairly easy (most of the time). It seems there is always a learning curve in front of me. If there weren't one provided I'd probably create one. Nice to hear the usual culprits on AO-73. 73 Bob W7LRD - Original Message - From: Andy Kellner haw...@yahoo.com To: amsat-bb@amsat.org Sent: Monday, November 25, 2013 4:46:55 PM Subject: [amsat-bb] Re: AO-73 sometimes hard to access James, now, not at all. Nobody is gonna dismiss your problems / concerns. For the people who work SSB satellites, they know that it can be a tricky business to get it right. And if you add to this a more-or-less un-proofen, new satellite it can make it even more tricky. Now to my observations to last nights 55 degree pass over VK4 (orbit #62, sat eclipsed): - Linear Transponder was there. I needed to start with an uplink frequency 4.2 kHz. higher than specified. This offset kept increasing thru out the pass to about 5 kHz. at the end of the pass (thats in addition to the doppler correction). - Made a brief contact with a VK3 station which had similar problems finding/keeping its signal. - Once the downlink has been received, the signal was strong at times, however I noticed significant variations in signal strength on the downlink. - I observed the same variations on the telemetry transponder. The signal is nice and strong and easily decodable in one frame and barely audible the next. Almost if the sat switches back and forth between high power / low power ? Other explanation could be the satellite rotating. This effect is certainly there from larger birds such as AO7, but I am not sure if any rotation would make any difference from a tiny cubesat ? Equipment: Full duplex Yaesu 847, doppler corrected with CAT/SatPC32 and automatic tracking antennas (Nova), mast mount pre-amps etc. 2013-066B keps used. Andreas - VK4TH From: James Luhn l...@wt.net To: amsat-bb@amsat.org Sent: Tuesday, 26 November 2013 8:55 AM Subject: [amsat-bb] AO-73 sometimes hard to access I have had the same experience as Perry with AO-73 with regards to signal problems. I have an IC-910 transceiver and a M2 2mcp14 (2 meters) and M2 436CP30 antenna with a Yaesu G-5500. I have the IC-910 set to about 25 watts on UHF. I have made one contact on AO-73. It has taken me forever to get the doppler correct as I usually cannot hear my signal. Last night my returning signal was extremely strong for about 1 minute. In comparison, the received signal from FO-29 is extremely strong so I am assuming that my UHF antenna is working fine. Like Perry, I have never experienced this before. At times AO-73 takes some very deep fades (telemetry). With such a small little cube, I would not think the satellite is blocking the antenna (although 4 inches is starting to get close to 435 wavelength. The frequency offset confused me at first. I just kept cranking up the frequency and there I was but very, very weak. I'm not gripping as I am having a blast. Those of you with experience are probably getting a laugh at what I report. I am a newbie to this satellite stuff and learning as I go and extremely excited to make even one contact. Maybe the geese overhead are causing me some problems. :-) 73, -james W5AOO ...a ham for 50+ years and enjoying every minute of it! ___ 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] too many satellites
I never thought I'd even think this, but with the plethora of recently launched satellites, a few with transponders and some with other functions, there are just too many. Trying to keep track of all the events is giving me a headache! Is there or can there be a single place, web page etc where there is a concise depository of information? Now it is just all over the place. I suppose I should just focus on a few. 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
[amsat-bb] Re: KySat Dashboard
forward them to me to Bob W7LRD - Original Message - From: Peter Portanova wb2...@verizon.net To: AMSAT-BB@amsat.org Sent: Friday, November 22, 2013 4:13:34 PM Subject: [amsat-bb] KySat Dashboard Hello, It’s been some time that I linked my TNC to a dashboard output, and I honestly forgot the setup. I know that the TNC needs to be in KISS mode and there might be a serial port emulator in the setup. If anyone can give me some guidance on the required steps to allow the TNC to talk to the KYSat dashboard I would be very grateful, thank you. 73 Peter WB2OQQ ___ 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] AO-73 keps
when will AO-73 (funcube) keps be available for download from some fo the selections in Satpc32? A download without those keps will erase the manual installed ones. 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
[amsat-bb] doppler.SQF question
I have all data in the doppler.sqf file. Satpc32 reads the first file. How do I get to read the second one for a single satellite. Example- I have the transponder and the tlm in that order for funcube-1, Satpc32 shows the transponder freq. how do I switch it to TLM? 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
[amsat-bb] digitally challenged
once again for the digitally challenged where is that simple show and tell for manually entering keps into Satpc32? 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
[amsat-bb] AO7 calibration
Hello...More often than not I have to adjust the up link calibration on satpc32 in order to accurately track the sat. It is not always the same adjustment, it can vary from a few cycles to as much as 2.5 khz. Given AO-7 is a grand old lady, is she just being temperamental, or do I have an issue (operator error). 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
[amsat-bb] Re: AO-7 Mode A
my 2 cents...back in the day I had a one wavelength loop looking up, I later added a reflector below it, hence a two element round quad looking up, it was some wire inside some pvc pipe. I would start with a quad beam at low elevation then switch to the vertical round quad when the satellite was higher. This was super for RS-15. I wrote an article for the journal years ago about it. 73 Bob W7LRD - Original Message - From: John npacificmari...@gmail.com To: Vince Fiscus, KB7ADL vlfis...@mcn.net Cc: amsat-bb@amsat.org Sent: Wednesday, November 6, 2013 8:15:22 AM Subject: [amsat-bb] Re: AO-7 Mode A When I started, I had a hand me down beat up yaesu ft-221R 2m all mode with an old cb mic with a mag mount antenna and a realistic 10m all mode radio that didn’t transmit and a dipole but almost everyday I was either listening to or working someone on RS-10…. a the life…. it was so good with those russian leo sats, all you needed was a tickle of a signal to work some folks, now today with a TS-2000LE with 23cm, all I see is that fm sats are always clobbered by over-powered users and transponder HOGS, no room to even try to make a contact, what with everyone in my area trying to over-power each other to have control of what little transponder room there is. What a person wouldn’t give for an “A” mode bird or 2 again…. sure do miss those RS birds, they were so much fun… On Nov 6, 2013, at 7:51, Vince Fiscus, KB7ADL vlfis...@mcn.net wrote: At 06:48 PM 11/5/2013 -0800, R.T.Liddy k...@ameritech.net wrote: I've tried AO7-A a number of times, but there's never anyone there to work. Back in the glory days of the RS Birds, Mode A was very active. I sure do miss them. They worked very well! 73, Bob K8BL I loved the RS satellites. They're what got me hooked. I wish the plan for the next LEO was a new linear mode Mode A bird for a starter satellite not another FM 'Grid-Lock' sat. KB7ADL ___ 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: Lunar Mission Looking for Payloads
just curious, what would the link budget look like for a lunar transponder? 73 Bob W7LRD - Original Message - From: M5AKA m5...@yahoo.co.uk To: AMSAT BB amsat-bb@amsat.org Sent: Tuesday, November 5, 2013 2:14:20 AM Subject: [amsat-bb] Lunar Mission Looking for Payloads The drawback may be the cost 1.35m Euros/kg, see http://amsat-uk.org/2013/11/05/lunar-mission-looking-for-payloads/ 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: AO-7 Mode A
I use a 4 element quad...HOWEVER.. it receives 29.45mhz better off the back as the reflector acts as a director at that frequency, it is cut for much lower in the band 73 Bob W7LRD - Original Message - From: Kevin Deane summit...@live.com To: amsat-bb@amsat.org Sent: Tuesday, November 5, 2013 4:10:02 PM Subject: [amsat-bb] AO-7 Mode A Does anyone have any success in mode A? If so what type of 10m antenna? Kevin KF7MYK ___ 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] view from a satellite
Just saw the movie Gravity aside from a few gaffs (ISS Hubble on same orbit),and few others, a fun movie for space junkies. Saw the 3D, IMAX version. Excellent scenery, I was waiting for SO-50 to float by. 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
[amsat-bb] AO-7 N. Eu.
shortly at 1831Z I will have a foot print to N. Eu. also a part of UK. from Seattle Wa. CN87. On about 145950 max el. 5* 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
[amsat-bb] NH6Y FO-29
Any one looking for Hawaii? Just had a nice chat with Tom NH6Y on FO-29 his grid BL10. No one on but he and I, he also operates AO-7 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
[amsat-bb] Re: Yaesu Rotor G5400B
LVB tracker..works great...AMSAT gets the money 73 Bob W7LRD - Original Message - From: Les Rayburn l...@highnoonfilm.com To: AMSAT Mailing List amsat-bb@amsat.org, starcom...@star-com.net Sent: Thursday, October 10, 2013 8:04:06 PM Subject: [amsat-bb] Yaesu Rotor G5400B Picked up a like new Yaesu G5400B Az/El rotor and controller tonight from a friend. I'm thrilled to add to the station, but need some advice on how to best interface this rotor for computer control working with SATPC32. Any quirks, tricks, or other issues I should be aware of before installing? It's going inside the attic, so weatherproofing is a non-issue. As always, grateful for the advice. The satellite community is one of the most generous with sharing information, and as a newcomer I'm thankful. -- -- 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: Helix matching
I used a tab matching method taught to me by Joe, K0VTY. Just a strip of copper following the first 90* of the helix. Adjust the distance to the wire for min. SWR. This was for L band antennas. Miss L S stuff on satellites, and, you know. 73 Bob W7LRD - Original Message - From: n0jy n...@n0jy.org To: amsat-bb@amsat.org Sent: Friday, September 27, 2013 6:05:20 PM Subject: [amsat-bb] Re: Helix matching On 9/27/2013 6:05 PM, Joe Fitzgerald wrote: In my limited experience, it's easier to diddle around with a strip of brass or copper at the feed end of the Helix.. In addition to being easier for my practically non-existent construction abilities, I think the strip of brass or copper might be more forgiving, too. It worked for my VE3NPC helix http://n0jy.org/Antennas.aspx http://n0jy.org/images/L%20Band%20Array-2.ppt but given my abilities, I'm not sure how! Jerry N0JY ___ 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: Phase 3
that little frog kept thinking,the difficult I can do immediately the impossible may take a little longer - Original Message - From: Greg D ko6th.g...@gmail.com To: amsat-bb@amsat.org Sent: Saturday, September 21, 2013 12:48:00 PM Subject: [amsat-bb] Re: Phase 3 Not to single out Michael on this, but I need to chime in. Realism has its place, but it also has its dangers. Too much of it, and you just might get your way. At work, several major programs were behind schedule. The teams were working hard, but cutting-edge work is never easy, and significant problems remained to be overcome. Our engineering manager sent out the following email, to remind us of our task: - There once was a bunch of tiny frogs who got together to arrange a competition to reach to the top of the highest tower in town. As the date for the competition was announced, the news spread everywhere and crowd in large numbers gathered around the tower to see this interesting competition and cheer on the contestants. The crowd did not really believe any of these little frogs were going to make it to the top of the tower. Yet they were curious… The competition began, the frogs quickly started to ascend and the crowd cheered! As a few moments passed, someone from the crowd shouted, Not a chance that they will succeed! The tower is too high! Another spectator said, Yes, they will never make it to the top. It's way too difficult! As the competition continued, some of the tiny frogs began collapsing. One by one… tired… exhausted… But the race continued… as those who still had the fight left, passionately continued to climb higher and higher… In the excitement and anxiety the crowd continued to yell, It is too difficult. No one will make it! More tiny frogs got tired and gave up. They all continued to give up one by one, until there was only ONE little frog left in the competition who continued to climb higher and higher and higher… This one wouldn’t give up! This one tiny frog who, after a big effort was the only one who reached the top! This little soul was the winner! He made it! He got the glory! Naturally, everyone wanted to know how this one tiny frog managed to pull it off when every other contestant gave up. Everybody wanted to know how this tiny frog had found the strength to reach this goal that everyone else thought it was impossible. So, they asked questions. It turned out that the winner was deaf. The Moral Of The Story Do not pay attention to what other people’s opinions are when it comes to your dreams and goals. Focus on your goal and march in confidence. People will always have opinions and generally – a negative one. Do not pay any attention to them. I am inspired. I am deaf. Are you listening :-D ? --- I believe the AMSAT organizations across the planet will launch and operate the best fleet of Amateur Satellites that can be launched. Variety, including HEO, is and has always been a goal. We collectively are a creative bunch, and I know that there are technologies and options out there that we have not yet developed or identified, that will move us towards our goal. And when the satellites come, I will use them, with thanks. Greg KO6TH p.s. The first of the above referenced products will begin Release Candidate testing on Monday... Michael wrote: Trust me, no one out there wants me to be more totally wrong about P3-E than myself but my guess is that it will never ever see space. I want to be wrong soo bad but I'm a realist. 73, Michael, W4HIJ ___ 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: Nanosatellites launch opportunities
From reading http://amsat-uk.org/2012/05/25/italian-microsat-to-deploy-six-amateur-radio-satellites/ we seem to have lots of satellites. However, of these are there any with linear or fm transponders? I know it is a rehetorical question. 73 Bob W7LRD - Original Message - From: M5AKA m5...@yahoo.co.uk To: AMSAT BB amsat-bb@amsat.org Sent: Friday, September 20, 2013 11:21:10 AM Subject: [amsat-bb] Re: Nanosatellites launch opportunities By the end of this year, eight nano-satellites among Cubesats and Pocketqubs will be delivered to orbit as the first customers of the GAUSS launch service. The GAUSS CubeSat Deployer System, which will be on the Dnepr launch from Yasny near the end of November, is mentioned here: Italian Microsat to Deploy Six Amateur Radio Satellites http://amsat-uk.org/2012/05/25/italian-microsat-to-deploy-six-amateur-radio-satellites/ 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] Northern Europe AO-7
Hello those in N. Eu. at 1817z I will be looking for you 145.950+/- 73 Bob W7LRD CN87 ___ 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] FO29 N. Eu.
this one is a stretch.. 435.850 from CN87 max El. 2* 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
[amsat-bb] Re: The Good Ole Days are now
Contrarily... I believe if we had more hard sats that would present more of a challenge to many. If it were easy, everyone would be doing it. The difficult we do immediately, the impossible takes a little longer! 73 Bob W7LRD - Original Message - From: Kevin Muenzler, WB5RUE ke...@eaglecreekobservatory.org To: amsat-bb@amsat.org Sent: Wednesday, September 18, 2013 2:48:19 PM Subject: [amsat-bb] Re: The Good Ole Days are now I've been working sats off and on for many years. I must admit that I haven't done much since RS-12/13 and RS-15 went silent. I believe that if we had more easy sats with Mode VHF up and HF down they might be more popular. Tuning and alignment weren't as critical. Just my two cents or so. Kevin Muenzler, WB5RUE Grid EL09uf Eagle Creek Observatory http://www.eaglecreekobservatory.org I've stopped asking How stupid can you be? Some people are taking it as a challenge. -Original Message- From: amsat-bb-boun...@amsat.org [mailto:amsat-bb-boun...@amsat.org] On Behalf Of Les Rayburn Sent: Wednesday, September 18, 2013 3:32 PM To: amsat-bb@amsat.org Subject: [amsat-bb] The Good Ole Days are now Like many hams (I suspect), I dreamed of working satellites for decades. Followed them with at least a passing interest but always seemed to put them off till someday. Even during the craze of the work satellites with your handheld, I was distracted by other priorities. When I got involved in VHF/UHF a few years ago, and purchased an Icom IC-910H, I kept thinking I'd finally pull the trigger. But years passed without anything other than weak-signal contacts being made on that rig. A few months ago, I finally decided to give it a try. Downloaded SATPC32, and updated my keps. FO-29 was the next satellite coming my way, so when I was inside the footprint, I tuned around a bit, and found some stations coming in. Cool! I was actually hearing hams on satellite---next up was answering a CQ...nervously I pushed the PTT on the mic. 82 grids and a few hundred contacts later, I'm having a ball! I don't miss the birds that came before, but just enjoy what we have now. My only complaint might be that more folks are not active on F0-29 and VO-52. Even SO-50 can be nearly empty after midnight. My understanding is that within the next year we'll have 2 or 3 more linear LEO satellites, and possibly another FM bird, right? While we may not work a lot of DX on those, we should get to the point where no one has to wait long for something to be overhead. That's exciting to me! AMSAT is staffed with wonderful volunteers, and seems to be doing great work. I'm thrilled to be a member, even if it is #38965. The good ole days are now. Get on the birds and make some contacts. I need your grid! (ha, ha) -- -- 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 ___ 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] HEO lottery
I never buy lottery tickets. However today at the grocery store I saw the powerball up to $400M. I bought a couple thinking HEO. 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
[amsat-bb] Re: Great Morning for New Grids!
ditto! Bob W7LRD - Original Message - From: Les Rayburn l...@highnoonfilm.com To: AMSAT Mailing List amsat-bb@amsat.org, starcom...@star-com.net Sent: Tuesday, September 17, 2013 9:37:17 AM Subject: [amsat-bb] Great Morning for New Grids! Drew, KO4MA was on from EM61/EM71 intersection this morning on the FO-29 pass (and I found him high in the passband first!) and Ron N8RO was operating portable from FM07! He had quite a pileup going more towards the center of the passband. Thanks to both these skilled and dedicated operators for being out there. Great to hear spirited activity on the birds! -- -- 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: so long
the difficult we do immediately, the impossible takes a little longer! 73 Bob W7LRD - Original Message - From: Personal johna...@gmail.com To: John Becker w0...@big-river.net Cc: amsat-bb@amsat.org Sent: Tuesday, September 17, 2013 1:12:00 PM Subject: [amsat-bb] Re: so long How will we call you when the ice forms over hell or how do we send a signal 6 feet underground? If you want an AO 40 bird so bad, then make a couple million dollars or win the lottery and send it to AMSAT or find a way to help the Germans launch P3D...it's been sitting around. Nah...bitching and quitting...that's the way to get it done..thanks for the example. John AG9D Sent from my iPad On Sep 17, 2013, at 1:58 PM, John Becker w0...@big-river.net wrote: I have decided to leave the list till something changes with this FM only satellite attitude only changes. That was the reason for me as well as other joining AMSAT in the first place. Please inform me if anything such as a replacement for AO 40 happens. 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
[amsat-bb] Re: Quite a ride for the little fellow
There should be be thorough investigation of this most likely catastrophic (to the frog) incident. The Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Frogs (SPCF) is demanding NASA and the federal government form an investigative committee to study this issue and make sure this never happens again. The SPCF has been instrumental already in banning frog legs (yummy) from many restaurants and food outlets. Already many politicians of the liberal persuasion are on board with this concept. There has been a 2 million dollar study proposed to ensure the protection of the local frog population. Electronic sensors that can detect the presence of a frog will immediately and automatically shut down the launch sequence have been proposed. Then a select group of SPCF personnel can scour the area for the offending amphibians. As a direct result of this incident the RHPS, (The Rabbit Hearing Protection Society) wants an investigation to see what happens to the local rabbit population as a res! ult of rocket noise. The government has allotted a half million dollar study for this problem. Again the same politicians are looking into this. We must protect the most helpless among us if we want to conquer space. I know I have too much time available your daily chuckle 73 Bob W7LRD - Original Message - From: Thomas Doyle tomdoyle1...@gmail.com To: AMSAT AMSAT-BB@amsat.org Sent: Thursday, September 12, 2013 6:35:14 AM Subject: [amsat-bb] Quite a ride for the little fellow Just when you think you have seen it all. http://www.nbclosangeles.com/news/national-international/Reports-Frog-Caught-in-Va-Rocket-Launch-223390091.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
[amsat-bb] KH6
For those looking for Hawaii, look for NH6Y. Quite active on the birds. 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
[amsat-bb] Re: S band LEO Sat tracking
When AO-51 used the S band downlink, I used a 18 inch TV dish with a 6 turn helix feed connected to a AIDC 3731 (K5GNA) down converter. I do not know the pointing accuracy as it was not used very much. On AO-40 (sobsob) I used a 4 foot primestar dish (heavy) with the same feed and dc. 73 Bob W7LRD - Original Message - From: michael luft milu...@gmail.com To: amsat-bb@amsat.org Sent: Thursday, September 5, 2013 2:59:29 AM Subject: [amsat-bb] S band LEO Sat tracking What kind of positioning accuracy can be expected form amateur PC Software and Antenna Rotators? Or, in other words: What kind of S band antenna ( gain or dimensions) is needed to track a S band LEO Sat? 73 Michael ___ 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
regarding this latest AO-40 (sobsob) thread...If you do any satellite operation you should join AMSATif you join AMSAT you should contribute whatever additional you can afford, there are monthly plans available http://store.amsat.org/catalog/index.php?cPath=35osCsid=f01nlhgn764rav8s261ipo2fn6 . If it's all about the bottom line (money), make it available. If you don't like AMSAT or the direction it is taking, start your own or join the BOD and fix it. It is essential I/we trust those in charge. I keep my AO40 QSL cards handy and show them to visitors, and I tell them yes it'll happen again. 73 Bob W7LRD - Original Message - From: Michael mat...@charter.net To: amsat-bb@amsat.org Sent: Wednesday, September 4, 2013 2:25:08 PM Subject: [amsat-bb] Re: A0 40 replacement 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
[amsat-bb] Re: So50
Hi John...the LIDS will never disappear..there are many more waiting in the wings...the best we can do is to politely educate the alleged offenders, usually via email. 73 Bob W7LRD - Original Message - From: John - VE7JZ ve...@yahoo.com To: Mat 62 mat...@charter.net, amsat-bb@amsat.org Sent: Monday, September 2, 2013 8:19:59 AM Subject: [amsat-bb] Re: So50 My daughter, who is a new ham has just given up on trying SO-50. 5 times now she has set up the station to work someone and the moment she unkeys, there is someone calling and not listening. We here, have a TS-2000 with az-el setup and 2 yagis with auto tracking. I totally agree with the comments here on this subject of wild west operations on SO-50. It is out of control. Here on the wet coast there is a WA6 ( wont say his call here ) every day that is constantly either ruining qso's or using way too much power and wiping out transponders completely. And if you call this LID, he either cannot hear you or ignores you and continues his ignorant disregard for other users so HE can get HIS contacts and to heck with anyone else. A constant and rather rude transponder HOG that is on almost every pass of every voice satellite. So as of today, we (my daughter and I) will go back to weak signal work and drop off satellite use until these LIDS either disappear or something. Our 2 cents worth. Everyone have a great day wherever you might be. 73.br/br/Sent from Yahoo! Mail for iPad ___ 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
In my situation I have a Dalmatian/Pointer who hates squirrels, or he thinks they're lunch. Either way my squirrel situation is solved. A very effective deterrent. good luck 73 Bob W7LRD - Original Message - From: Greg D ko6th.g...@gmail.com To: Amsat BB AMSAT-BB@amsat.org Sent: Sunday, September 1, 2013 3:51:32 PM 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] Re: Winterization project
almost all .22lr are unavailable, they're still hoarding them. 73 Bob W7LRD - Original Message - From: Andrew Glasbrenner glasbren...@mindspring.com To: Jeff Griffin k...@comcast.net, AMSAT-BB@amsat.org Sent: Sunday, September 1, 2013 6:41:06 PM Subject: [amsat-bb] Re: Winterization project I was thinking Aguila Super Colibris, 20 grains of .22LR low noise, anti-squirrel CIWS. 73, Drew KO4MA -Original Message- From: Jeff Griffin k...@comcast.net Sent: Sep 1, 2013 8:41 PM To: AMSAT-BB@amsat.org Subject: [amsat-bb] Re: Winterization project A 12 gauge full choke shotgun ? 73 Jeff kb2m -Original Message- From: amsat-bb-boun...@amsat.org [mailto:amsat-bb-boun...@amsat.org] On Behalf Of Greg D Sent: Sunday, September 1, 2013 6:52 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 mailto:AMSAT-BB@amsat.org 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 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: The USA Lower 48 Worked all 488 Grids non-Award
Nice accomplishment John, glad to have been a small part of it. Now whatcha gonna do? I am reminded, if this were easy, everyone would be doing it. 73 Bob W7LRD - Original Message - From: John Papay f...@papays.com To: amsat-bb@amsat.org Sent: Thursday, August 22, 2013 11:08:18 PM Subject: [amsat-bb] The USA Lower 48 Worked all 488 Grids non-Award Some of the active grid chasers on the birds are aware that KA6SIP just gave me my last USA grid when he operated from CN72 in Oregon. And I thought it might be interesting to look at the stats and how one manages to work and confirm all 488 USA lower 48 States grids. Satellite operators come and go and grids come and go with them. A grid might have a very active operator in it and then it is off the air when that person goes away for whatever reason. Interestingly, about half of the 488 grids that were worked were from those operating portable, not in the sense of using a radio with batteries, but in the traditional sense of operating away from their home station location. Once you have experienced being on the other end of a small pileup, you will want to do it again. Just ask W7LRD who tried it recently and is planning another trip. Here is a list of operators who exited the comfort of their home station and put a grid on the air. The callsign is followed by the number of new grids they gave me towards the goal of working all 488. Others may have been worked but these totals represent the first time a new grid was confirmed. ND9M 54 WD9EWK 27 WC7V 19 KD4ZGW 16 KB0RZD 10 KC0YBM 9 AA5CK 8 KA6SIP 8 KD8COQ 8 N5ZNL 7 W6GMT 7 N0JE 6 N2SPI 6 WA4NVM 5 KB5WIA 4 KB9BIT 4 KC0ZHF 4 KK0SD 4 AA5PK 3 K7CWQ 3 UT1FG 3 W6ZKH 3 WA6ARA 3 WA7HQD 3 WA8SME 3 AC0ZA 2 AJ9K 2 K0BAM 2 K7DRA 2 K7TRK 2 KA0RID 2 KC2LRC 2 KE7DOV 2 N3TL 2 N5AFV 2 Jim, ND9M, is a seasoned grid expeditioner. Along with working satellites he is also active on the county hunters nets. Most of his activity was between 2009 and 2011. He was also active from a cargo ship and gave out the very rare DM02. Jim would travel for months at a time and worked from a few hundred grids. Most of that operating was done on FM birds rather than linear ones. It was great to have many daily fm passes when AO-27 and AO-51 were active. HO-68 and SO-67 were in the mix for a while too. 54 new grids came from Jim and he tops the list. Most everyone knows Patrick WD9EWK. He has done a lot of traveling both in the US and Canada and he gave me 27 new grids. He was very active on the birds until recently. He was an alternate on the AMSAT Board of Directors and was recently appointed to oversee the AMSAT Area Coordinator program. He virtually has no home station and most all local contacts were made from a park near his apartment in Phoenix. He knows how to do it and he is a meticulous planner. Next on the list is Kerry WC7V. He lives in sparsely populated Montana and travels around by car and in his light aircraft. He went to many grids at my request and made a lot of us very happy by operating from many rare locations. He is in slot number 3 with 19 grids. Next on the list is Rob KD4ZGW/m. Rob drove an 18 wheeler and we all heard him on a satellite one day. He didn't know his grid square but he knew his milepost on the interstate. From there we had the grid square. Rob went on to improve his mobile station and activated over 100 grid squares. He is no longer driving on long hauls and has not been active for some time. He is fourth on the list with 16 grids. The next three are very special because they all became new operators during the quest to work all 488. Gail KB0RZD is very active today, usually operating with a handie-talkie. He went to 10 grids around him and sent some photo qsl cards that were just outstanding. KC0YBM operated from his home location for a long time before I realized he was very close to other grids. Chris didn't have portable equipment so I suggested he look into an AC inverter for the car. He did just that and soon he was operating portable from some new grids. This speaks to the ham radio culture that you find a way to operate with what you have. Chris continues to be active and hands out grids in the US and Canada. And then there is Ted, AA5CK. He has operated in grids around his home qth as well as some rare ones in New Mexico. He lives in EM04, not far from EM05 where I made my first grid expedition contact with KD8CAO from EM05 in front of the White Dog Ranch on old Route 66. I remember Ted's first sat contact. There are a few very special operators that can't be left out. My son, KD8CAO, provided 8 new grids for his dad. He knows how to operate portable and gives out the grids when he travels. Then there was Richard N2SPI. I asked him about some grids in Maine that hadn't been on and he took the challenge and drove to all of them, getting back to his dad's place during the first snow
[amsat-bb] grid square rules
Where can I find grid square rules and requirements regarding grid square boundaries 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
[amsat-bb] Fwd: Amsat BB
- Forwarded Message - From: wa7...@frontier.com To: Bob- W7LRD w7...@comcast.net Sent: Thursday, August 15, 2013 8:07:16 PM Subject: Re: Amsat BB Yes, please copy and paste the following: . On Saturday, August 17th, the Snohomish County Hams Club and the Cascade Radio Club will be participating in the annual International Lighthouse and Lightship Weekend event. The Mukilteo Washington Lighthouse will be on the air. The call sign W7M will be used for this event. I intend on putting this lighthouse on the SO-50 passes taking place at 16:30 UTC and 18:10 UTC. QSL cards will be routed through the Snohomish Hams Club, P.O. Box 946, Everett WA 98206. This will be my first attempt at a special event station so please be patient in case there is a pile-up. Ed, WA7ETH . Then tell me who I can contact to see why my emails are not showing up on the BB. Thanks, Bob. . 73'...Ed From: Bob- W7LRD w7...@comcast.net To: wa7...@frontier.com Sent: Thursday, August 15, 2013 5:11 PM Subject: Re: Amsat BB Hi Ed...I should be fairly quick, do you want me to cut and paste to the bb? 73 Bob W7LRD From: wa7...@frontier.com To: Bob Johnson w7...@comcast.net Sent: Thursday, August 15, 2013 3:43:07 PM Subject: Amsat BB Bob, how long does it take for a message posted on the BB to appear. I sent one a about an hour ago and it has not shown up. Just wondering. I did subscribe and did everything right. Thanks. . Ed ___ 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] CN77 8/6
I will be on FO29 at 0858Z and 1027Z. The first pass is only 14* el. we'll see. From Moclips Wa. (look it up) 73 Bob W7LRD/7 CN77 ___ 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] cn77 corrected times
those previously time were pst should be 1544Z 1717Z 73 Bob W7LRD CN77 ___ 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] cn77
fo29 at 1728z I will be on from cn77 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
[amsat-bb] cn77
made a reasonable showing last pass on fo29. Low elevation passes are difficult to impossible with portable gear. I will QSL upon request. Low elevation pass are difficult to impossible with my portable gear. I can not get on all available passes. Must go fly a kite on the beach with grand daughter. Hopefully more to follow, will advise on the bb or via k4feg. 73 Bob W7LRD/7 CN77 ___ 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] CN77
I will be on the 0344Z FO29, then maybe SO50 at 0418. 73 Bob W7LRD/7 CN77 ___ 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] CN77 update
good news! I will be using my IC910 with arrow. I will be in CN77 late on 8/5 through 8/7. My earlier priority of XYL, grand daughter, dogs, then ham radio still holds. (pending delicate negotiations). This will open up the linear sats. Here you are Drew!. I am not sure of email (internet) however I do have Franks (K4FEG) cell phone and he can advise those interested via the bb. If I can get down to CN76 remains to be seen. It is just a speck of a grid square. Linear birds- I will maintain my tx frequency and if too busy (qrm) will listen +/- to speed up Q's. 73 Bob W7LRD soon to be CN77 ___ 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] cn77
I will be in CN77 (on the beach) from late on 8/5 till 8/7. So armed with a IC-W32A and a arrow, I will attempt to hand out that grid square on SO-50. The priorities will be XYL, grand daughter, dogs, ham radio. Probably in that order, I'm sure you understand. I will be testing my stuff this afternoon from home, CN87. 73 Bob W7LRD Seattle ___ 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] CN77
I will be in CN77 (on the beach) from late on 8/5 till 8/7. So armed with a IC-W32A and a arrow, I will attempt to hand out that grid square on SO-50. The priorities will be XYL, grand daughter, dogs, ham radio. Probably in that order, I'm sure you understand. I will be testing my stuff this afternoon from home, CN87. 73 Bob W7LRD Seattle ___ 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] apogee prediction?
Hello (again)...Is there a way (program) that one can predict when the apogee of a given satellite will favor a given grid square? Specifically FO29 varies from about 813 km to 1351km. One can potentially stretch the footprint when it is at apogee. 73 Bob W7LRD (sunny) Seattle ___ 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] antenna direction calibration
You'd think I would have this figured out by now. I never paid very close attention to exact antenna direction until now. I mean the satellite was always within the beam pattern. I tried the SuM part of Satpc32. I am thinking of trying some EME, and I looked up the boom of the yagi' and I was about 8* high and maybe 10* to the right of the moon, still probably within the half power point of the beams. This is where the obsessive part comes along, should I use the moon as the grand phooba of calibration? Or compass true/mag. I mean the moon is pretty consistent. As always the collective thoughts of this bb are never wrong. 73 Bob W7LRD Seattle ___ 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] fitsat-1
are any of the downloadable keps on FITSAT-1 into Satpc32. accurate? When I download current keps the FITSAT-1 goes away from the folder where it was. simply confused (again) 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
[amsat-bb] Re: AO-7 Antenna Polarization
hello Ed...I have found that with AO-7 over the years...it depends... of what I am not sure..be it satellite orientation, local issues, or simply propagation gods. There are times when switching between L R on either up or down link will improve reception. My current installation is currently not wired for switching and defaults to RHCP for up and down. I do not appear to have any issues with AO-7, I do plan to connect up the switching simply because, it's there. 73 Bob W7LRD Seattle CN87 - Original Message - From: edroth2006 edroth2...@sbcglobal.net To: amsat-bb@amsat.org Sent: Monday, July 1, 2013 9:38:22 PM Subject: [amsat-bb] AO-7 Antenna Polarization Can someone tell me what type and polarization the antennas are that are currently in use on the AO-7 satellite? I've done many searches and cannot find this information anywhere I have looked. Thanks and 73, Ed, K0NW ___ 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: E for Effort? From FJ13
Good luck Jerry..if you want to try to stretch the foot print a bit check your link to cn87wk (Seattle). Must be AO-7, been in mode B for awhile now. Check you tracking program, we'll see. 73 Bob W7LRD - Original Message - From: N0JY n...@lavabit.com To: AMSAT-BB@amsat.org, w...@yahoogroups.com Sent: Sunday, June 30, 2013 8:01:50 PM Subject: [amsat-bb] E for Effort? From FJ13 Well, that was not nearly as productive as I had hoped! By the time I got some decent signals from the U.S., the elevation was taking me down back into the QRM from all of the city around me. I copied Frank, and tried to pull out one other who I heard as AA5VK but wasn't, sorry folks, the signals were just in the noise from the QRM even with the AMSAT broadband preamp. I see an email from Glenn AA5PK now, well if we do it again tomorrow at least my ears may have a better idea what your call is! Looking at opportunities tomorrow there is a nice AO-7 7/2 at 22:22 UTC here that covers a lot of the U.S., what mode will it be in? We have an SO-50 7/2 at 00:54 UTC here that catches the southeast U.S. before my LOS but I'm shooting through some buildings, maybe the lower orbit will make up for that. Then FO-29 again 7/2 at 03:10 UTC here that skims the top of the mountains to the west, which might be better than tonight because more of it is out the window rather than through part of the roof... it gets into the southern U.S. Thanks to all for trying this with me, I'll look for you again tomorrow night. Working portable is fun, but certainly more fun in a place where you can walk out in the park and do it! 73 Jerry HK5JY/N0JY ___ 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: Tilting Yagi up 15 degrees above horizon
drill holes in the boom to mast plate. Bob W7LRD - Original Message - From: Rick Walter wb3...@gmail.com To: amsat-bb@amsat.org Sent: Sunday, June 2, 2013 11:05:22 AM Subject: [amsat-bb] Tilting Yagi up 15 degrees above horizon With all the talk about tilting a Yagi 15 degrees above the horizon and using a rotor in azimuth only, I have a question. Since every Yagi I have includes mounting hardware to mount the antenna at a 90 degree angle to the mast, how do you tilt it 15 degrees? Do you put a bend in the mast pipe? Can you purchase hardware to allow the Yagi to tilt relative to the mast? Maybe everyone knows a simple answer but I will admit I do not. Thanks and 73, Rick - WB3CSY -- 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: Tilting Yagi up 15 degrees above horizon
drill holes in the boom to mast plate to change the boom to mast angle 73 Bob W7LRD - Original Message - From: Rick Walter wb3...@gmail.com To: amsat-bb@amsat.org Sent: Sunday, June 2, 2013 11:05:22 AM Subject: [amsat-bb] Tilting Yagi up 15 degrees above horizon With all the talk about tilting a Yagi 15 degrees above the horizon and using a rotor in azimuth only, I have a question. Since every Yagi I have includes mounting hardware to mount the antenna at a 90 degree angle to the mast, how do you tilt it 15 degrees? Do you put a bend in the mast pipe? Can you purchase hardware to allow the Yagi to tilt relative to the mast? Maybe everyone knows a simple answer but I will admit I do not. Thanks and 73, Rick - WB3CSY -- 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] 736r for sale
just forwarding for a local guy http://seattle.craigslist.org/tac/ele/3830836872.html 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
[amsat-bb] current keps satpc32
Hello..how often are new keps added to the download list in Satpc32? I assume the ones of interest would be in the amateur.txt file. Perhaps Eric can make it such that when new keps are downloaded the the ones that were manually put in are not deleted. Or can the manually inserted keps be put in a file that is not affected by downloaded process? Thanks from the digitally challenged. 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
[amsat-bb] Re: ISS HamTV Frequencies
That Stefan would be great! 73 Bob - Original Message - From: Stefan Wagener wagen...@gmail.com To: I0ELE emanuele.dand...@amsat.it Cc: AMSAT -BB amsat-bb@amsat.org Sent: Wednesday, May 15, 2013 4:40:59 PM Subject: [amsat-bb] Re: ISS HamTV Frequencies Thanks Emanuele, The last part of your message is actually the most important part. Watching the ISS astronauts talking to schools and having a video feed is great. However, looking at schedules and available downlinks for NA and or Europe, they are limited and might not really much worth of an investment for most ham operators. On the other hand having a more or less constant feed like the APRS would be outstanding. In addition, it would be even better to have the system connected to an outside pointing camera to get constant feeds on the earth while the ISS is flying overhead. That's a huge incentive, at least for me. Hope that is in the plans somehow. Stefan, VE4NSA On Wednesday, May 15, 2013, I0ELE wrote: Hi Dave, this will be normally used on the occasion of ARISS school contacts. However ARISS intention is to have the video on for long periods with still or live video material. Emanuele I0ELE Il 15/05/2013 1.57, Dave Webb KB1PVH ha scritto: I would like to know how often this is even going to be in operation before I make myself crazy trying to piece something together. Dave-KB1PVH Sent from my Verizon Wireless Droid RAZR __**_ 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-bbhttp://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: Fox and ISS Ham-TV
Would the K5GNA Transystem downconverters work, the ones left over from AO-40 (sobsob)? Still have the L S band stuff in moth balls, just waiting, waiting waiting. 73 Bob W7LRD - Original Message - From: Stefan Wagener wagen...@gmail.com To: l...@highnoonfilm.com Cc: AMSAT BB amsat-bb@amsat.org Sent: Wednesday, May 15, 2013 5:26:49 PM Subject: [amsat-bb] Re: Fox and ISS Ham-TV Hi Les and all, I would not jump into any kind of advanced purchase or antenna assembly etc on the ISS TV program at this point. 1. It will take considerable time to get the equipment up, installed, tested, verified etc. 2. If the primary use is for ISS school contacts, you are limited to scheduling, ISS visibility at your location etc. 3. Downconverter options are very limited right now since they have to match the DVB-S receiver input frequency. 4. Limited choice of 1m+ dishes with LHCP antenna feeds tuned to the proposed ISS frequencies. All of this will change over time once more information becomes available and folks/vendors are starting to look into this and more products/tools become available. Also, there might be a more permanent feed of video not just limited to school contacts. We will see. Will be very interesting to see/hear what info is made available during the Dayton AMSAT forum by Frank Bauer on ARISS. 73, Stefan, VE4NSA On Wed, May 15, 2013 at 5:09 PM, Les Rayburn l...@highnoonfilm.com wrote: First of all congratulations to the entire Fox team. I know that everyone is excited about the possibility of another FM bird in the near future. As for Ham-TV, I agree that more information about the ground station requirements would be most welcome. I just managed to win a TechnoTrend S2-1600 HDTV satellite PCI Card on ebay ($60 bucks with shipping) so I hope this is a good start on a complete station. The next hurdle for me will be assembling a workable antenna and I assume an AZ/EL rotor with automatic tracking? It does seem like information is incomplete considering how close to the go live date we are. I know that this type of digital TV is in wide use in Europe, so maybe some of these folks can lend the yanks a hand? -- -- 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-bbhttp://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: ISS ham TV
ditto W7LRD - Original Message - From: Robert C. Campbell kb3...@gmail.com To: amsat-bb@amsat.org Sent: Tuesday, May 14, 2013 4:23:21 PM Subject: [amsat-bb] ISS ham TV I am so confused. Is anyone going to make up a paper, ISS HamTV for dummies? I would like to work on this project but there does not at this time seem to be an easy shopping list, with connect tab a to slot a. I would hope there is something more clear in time to get a build done and ready by July. A mobile tv manager that runs the sports circuits for US tv networks says we will be waiting for our European hams on this one. Even the Tutionne web site confuses me. ___ 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: Helical Antenna on 70 cm
the helix is a nice antenna...however...once wound for either RHCP or LHCP there's no going back. So switching from R to L or L to R is out of the question. Unless of course the chosen polarity is always compatible with the satellite in use. Unless you have L and a R helix and switch between them, that can get a little involved. Many times it is very convenient to be able to switch between L or R during a pass, at times it can make the contact happen. This is of course is easy with a L/R CP yagi. I have used a helix for L band (1.2ghz ) as well as feeds for a 2.4ghz dish. They are a fine antenna with a fair amount of bandwidth. For a 16+ turn helix I have used stainless steel U channel for the center support. If Clair, VE3NPC is listening, he's the resident helix guy. Just my opinion, your mileage may differ. 73 Bob W7LRD Seattle - Original Message - From: Rolf Krogstad rolf.krogs...@gmail.com To: amsat-bb@amsat.org Sent: Monday, May 13, 2013 9:22:57 AM Subject: [amsat-bb] Helical Antenna on 70 cm I am new to satellites and new to the design requirements for UHF and am looking for advice. I am looking to build a Helical antenna for the 70cm Band. I am considering the plans for such an antenna from the 2010 edition of the ARRL Satellite Handbook. The plans call for a 235 cm (7' 8) long, 2.5 cm (1) diameter center support made of either a wooden dowel which has been treated or a fiberglass tube. It also requires multiple 7.6 cm (3) spacers for the helical element. My question is would fiberglass rods made of Isophthlic Polyester Resin be a good choice of material at UHF frequencies? I hesitate to use treated wood because I plan to mount this on the top of a 15 meter high tower and it isn't very accessible. Thanks Rolf NR0T [EN34] ___ 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: [Starcom-bb] VY1RM
nice going! we must remember, if this were easy, everyone would be doing it. Or as my Dad told me, the difficult we do immediately, the impossible takes a little longer. 73 Bob W7LRD - Original Message - From: CO6CBF Hector co6...@frcuba.co.cu To: K4FEG k4...@k4feg.com, starcom...@star-com.net, amsat-bb@amsat.org Sent: Saturday, May 11, 2013 10:46:12 PM Subject: [amsat-bb] Re: [Starcom-bb] VY1RM Hello to all Ron, VY1RM and I were trying to complete a contact since last week. Finally, we made it tonight. It was not easy! Thanks very much to Ron for the great contact and his persistence!! Frank, thanks very much for your assistance! 73! Hector, CO6CBF -Mensaje original- De: Starcom-bb [mailto:starcom-bb-boun...@star-com.net] En nombre de K4FEG Enviado el: domingo, 12 de mayo de 2013 0:53 Para: starcom...@star-com.net; amsat-bb@amsat.org Asunto: [Starcom-bb] VY1RM Ron, VY1RM was just on the FO29 pass with a 57 signal into the satellite, he made a contact with CO6CBF, for another great QSO for Hector to Ron, very short window for Ron and Hector but a good contact for them. Ron is back on the air and has mentioned that he plans to be active on the satellites. He is in Whitehorse, Yukon Territories, Canada CP20lq. Look for Ron on the satellite or drop him an email if you want to make a schedule with him. Congratulations Hector and Ron for a great FO29 contact! 73; K4FEG EM55aj84ta ___ Starcom-bb bulletin board starcom...@star-com.net http://lists.star-com.net/listinfo/starcom-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: Path to HEO
more outside the box thinking...you have a gun (of sorts) on the satellite. Then fire to the rear forcing the little satellite faster in the opposite direction. We could select from .22LR to 45 ACP. I realize the anti gun folks would go bizerk. Back in my corner now. 73 Bob w7LRD - Original Message - From: g0...@aol.com To: n...@mwt.net, glasbren...@mindspring.com, amsat-bb@amsat.org Sent: Tuesday, April 30, 2013 1:35:08 PM Subject: [amsat-bb] Re: Path to HEO Hi all. Deployable gain antennas are possible, but unfortunately attitude control is a real issue. If the orbit has a high perigee then the magnetic field for magnetorquing is minimal. With limited fuel and little or no magnetic field, keeping the antennas pointing correctly is difficult. Also, all of this getting to HEO is challenging given our lack of experience with low mass / ion propulsion. A compromise could be 4 Watts (ish) from MEO. That can be done with omnidirectional antennas, so when the batteries die and the fuel is exhausted we still have a useful satellite even if we cannot control attitude. Would be great to team up with a group who want to test a propulsion system and apply for a launch opportunity. Thanks David Here's an oldie but goodie. http://www.g0mrf.com/MEOSAT.htm -Original Message- From: Joe n...@mwt.net To: amsat-bb amsat-bb@amsat.org Sent: Tue, 30 Apr 2013 17:18 Subject: [amsat-bb] Re: Path to HEO On the Outside? :-) just like 90% of the earlier birds they are rolled or folded up until after deployment. IIRC: one of the first actually did use a rolled up tame measure for the elements. Joe WB9SBD Sig The Original Rolling Ball Clock Idle Tyme Idle-Tyme.com http://www.idle-tyme.com On 4/30/2013 9:51 AM, Andrew Glasbrenner wrote: Where do the gain antennas go on a 10x10x30cm HEO? 73, Drew KO4MA Sent from my iPhone On Apr 30, 2013, at 9:01 AM, N0JY n...@lavabit.com wrote: I wonder about the amount of time spent in the Van Allen belts on the way up there. We're concerned about radiation at a 650 km orbit, it might take some heavy duty ($$) radiation tolerant components to survive a few years trip through the radiation belts as well as the final high orbit? Jerry N0JY ___ 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: satpc32 etc
yep a low orbit for that block of aluminum . I was Googleing around trying to find out when and where it will deorbit. Will not that much mass make land fall? It would probably create a meteor like trail. Maybe our meteor scatter folks could make some use of that 8,377 block of aluminum. 73 Bob W7LRD - Original Message - From: Alan wa4...@gmail.com To: Bob- W7LRD w7...@comcast.net, amsat-bb@amsat.org Sent: Sunday, April 28, 2013 6:02:31 AM Subject: RE: [amsat-bb] 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] Re: What birds
this will help http://aar29.free.fr/sat/index.php 73 Bob W7LRD - Original Message - From: anel...@min.midco.net To: amsat-bb@amsat.org Sent: Sunday, April 28, 2013 1:13:16 PM Subject: [amsat-bb] What birds I have spent all day getting my Icom 910h,,SatPC32, and my Yaesu 5400B all back working again and tracking. But now what birds are there up there that are still active? In the past I worked AO-27, AO-51, FO-29, VO-52, AO-7, and SO-50. Which of these are still operational and any new ones? Thanks Nels W0TUP North Dakota ___ 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] 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
[amsat-bb] keps senior moment
Hello..having a senior moment here...I forget... how does one input keps manually into satpc32? 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
[amsat-bb] new keps
For the digitally challenged-what is the easiest way to input new keps? Use monosyllabic words..keep it simple for simple people. Been messing around for a couple of hours ready to heave the computer out the window. 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
[amsat-bb] Re: Fw: Update: OSCAR 7 Close Approach Notification
Still working at CN87 ( Seattle) this morning at 1554Z. Good down link on 29.450. 73 Bob W7LRD - Original Message - From: Andrew Glasbrenner glasbren...@mindspring.com To: amsat-bb amsat-bb@amsat.org Sent: Wednesday, April 3, 2013 8:02:57 AM Subject: [amsat-bb] Fw: Update: OSCAR 7 Close Approach Notification This was a little close...I'm interested in reports of AO-7 after 14:13Z today. 73, Drew KO4MA The United States Joint Space Operations Center (JSpOC) has updated a predicted conjunction between OSCAR 7 (SCC# 7530) and SCC# 10306. Primary Object: OSCAR 7 (SCC# 7530) Secondary Object: SCC# 10306 Time of Closest Approach: 03 APR 2013 14:13 UTC Overall miss distance: 119 meters Radial (dU) miss distance: 118 meters In-Track (dV) miss distance: 12 meters Cross-track (dW) miss distance: 13 meters Primary Radial Error (U): 8 meters Primary In-Track Error (U): 23 meters Primary Cross-track Error (U): 14 meters Secondary Radial Error (U): 256 meters Secondary In-Track Error (U): 4140 meters Secondary Cross-Track Error (U): 858 meters ___ 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 contact between Cuba and Ireland
great Hector beats my 6286 with UA0QJ! Is anyone keeping track of this stuff? 73 Bob W7LRD - Original Message - From: CO6CBF Hector co6...@frcuba.co.cu To: amsat-bb@amsat.org Sent: Wednesday, April 3, 2013 3:09:41 PM Subject: [amsat-bb] Satellite contact between Cuba and Ireland Hello to all I am pleased to report that today I had my first contact on satellites with Ireland. Joe, EI5EV and I completed it successfully on FO-29. We had just a 66 seconds window but there was enough time to exchange reports and greetings. I believe that it is the first contact between Ireland and Cuba on FO-29! It is a 4321.7 mi (6955.1 km) contact! Our first attempt was yesterday but Joe couldn't find me on the passband. We made a schedule again and we tried to be more accurate on frequencies calculation. Doppler is always in play! We did the calculations based on the great feature implemented on SatPC32 V12.8b. There is an option of seeing the frequency you are at the satellite receiver. This was our common reference point. I was very satisfied when I heard Joe exactly on the frequency I was expecting! I was operating portable from a tall building `s roof which allows me a great horizon visibility forwarding Europe. I was running my new FT-817nd, a 30W power amplifier and a homebrew ARROW antenna with a homebrew mast mounted preamplifier. Everything was supplied by two 12V 7A Gel batteries. Right Now, FO-29 has a big footprint. Please, if you are into the footprint and want to try a long distance contact, just drop me an email. I will try until complete a contact with you. Thanks very much to Joe for this great contact! 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
[amsat-bb] 6268 km on FO-29
Just chatted with Boris UA0QJ in PP42 from CN87 (Seattle). Probably not a record (anyone keeping track of these things?), but a fun endeavor. Very low elevations both ways. If this stuff were easy, everyone would be doing it. Thanks Boris! 73 Bob W7LRD Seattle, Wa. CN87wk ___ 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
We can't please all the people all the time, this is why we have the delete key...Been a space junkie since I knew what it was..Thankyou Trevor 73 Bob W7LRD - Original Message - From: Ted k7trkra...@charter.net To: Trevor M5AKA m5...@yahoo.co.uk, amsat-bb@amsat.org Sent: Sunday, March 10, 2013 7:43:14 PM Subject: [amsat-bb] Re: Satellite hit by debris from weapon test Dear Trevor, CNN are available here along with ABC, NBC, Fox, NASA channel and every other media outlet on planet earth. (p.s. thanks to Al Gore, we will now even be able to watch terrorist beheadings in real time) Why, why, then, do you need to post every single fart that occurs more than 500 feet AGL anywhere on earth? In the name of Jesus Christ, please, please give it a break with your serial posting !!! If this gets me kicked off the AMSAT reflector, so be it, but someone has to say it 73, K7TRK -Original Message- From: amsat-bb-boun...@amsat.org [mailto:amsat-bb-boun...@amsat.org] On Behalf Of Trevor M5AKA Sent: Sunday, March 10, 2013 8:43 AM To: amsat-bb@amsat.org Subject: [amsat-bb] Satellite hit by debris from weapon test CNN are reporting the BLITS satellite was rendered inoperable after being impacted by debris from a 2007 weapon test. http://edition.cnn.com/2013/03/09/tech/satellite-hit/index.html Wiki says the weapon test created 2,317 pieces of trackable size (golf ball size and larger) and an estimated 150,000 debris particles so there's clearly potential for more impacts. 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 ___ 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] fun with AO-7/FO-29
Hi all. An interesting observation this morning (in CN87) I coppied OH5LK on FO-29 calling CQ in CW at about 1840Z while uplinking to AO-7. FO-29 was out of LK's footprint at the time. So ground to sat-to sat-to ground was observed. The downlink of AO-7 is the uplink of FO-29. To complete a qso in that mode one to tx and rx at the same time on 70cm. The mind goes numb! having fun 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
[amsat-bb] Re: Mars Flight In 2018
they could take L S band stuff, real dx! 73 Bob W7LRD - Original Message - From: B J va6...@gmail.com To: amsat-bb amsat-bb@amsat.org Sent: Wednesday, February 27, 2013 1:14:49 PM Subject: [amsat-bb] Mars Flight In 2018 http://moonandback.com/2013/02/27/dennis-tito-and-team-outline-audacious-plan-for-mars-trip/ 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
