[amsat-bb] Re: 2012 AMSAT-NA Board of Directors Election Results
The same thought crossed my mind Stefan. Dave, AA4KN Sent via BlackBerry from T-Mobile -Original Message- From: Stefan Wagener Sender: amsat-bb-bounces@amsat.orgDate: Sat, 15 Sep 2012 22:37:46 To: Cc: AMSAT-BB; SAREX-BB Subject: [amsat-bb] Re: 2012 AMSAT-NA Board of Directors Election Results 700 ballots and how many eligible voting members? Stefan, VE4NSA On Sat, Sep 15, 2012 at 3:50 PM, Alan P. Biddle wrote: > As a result of the 2012 board of directors election, Tom Clark, K3IO, Lou > McFadin, W5DID, and Gould Smith, WA4SXM, will serve on the board for two > years. The first alternate is Mark Hammond, N8MH and the second alternate > is > Patrick Stoddard, WD9EWK. The final results of the voting with 700 ballots > cast are as follows; > > Tom Clark, K3IO..514 > Lou McFadin, W5DID..449 > Gould Smith, WA4SXM...393 > Mark Hammond, N9MH...309 > Patrick Stoddard, WD9EWK.213 > Steve Coy, K8UD..162 > > Submitted by > Martha Saragovitz > Manager > > > ___ > Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author. > Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite program! > Subscription settings: http://amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb > ___ Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of 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 Demo MSU-TI Dec 20
Mark, Have you also introducing and demonstrating ARISSat-1 in your curriculum also? Dave, AA4KN Sent via BlackBerry from T-Mobile -Original Message- From: "Mark Spencer" Sender: amsat-bb-bounces@amsat.orgDate: Sun, 11 Dec 2011 10:05:03 To: ; 'W1AW'; 'Sumner, Dave, K1ZZ' Cc: ; ; 'Matt Severin'; ; 'Victor T. Branch'; ; ; ; Mary Hobart; 'Johnson, Debra, K1DMJ'; 'Tommy Gober' Subject: [amsat-bb] Satellite Demo MSU-TI Dec 20 I will be conducting an ARRL Teachers Institute at Mississippi State University from December 19-22. The afternoon of Dec 20 (with the 21st as a backup) I will be covering using space-borne systems in the classroom. A major part of that unit is demonstrating ham satellite contacts, and I could use your help. If you could give a listen for us on the AO27 pass that (I think.I'll confirm once I am at the location and test things out) will go over EM42 on Dec 20th at around 1435 EST and give a shout-out to the teachers. I will be using the call W1AW/5 for the pass. If you'd like a QSL for the contact, send an e-mail to me and I'll make sure you get one. If you would like to see what else is covered during the Teachers Institute, check it out at: http://www.arrl.org/teachers-institute-on-wireless-technology. The satellite demonstrations are always an eye-opening experience for the teachers, and the TI demonstrations would not be possible without your support and patience. TNX and 73, Mark Mark Spencer, WA8SME Education and Technology Program Director ARRL, the national association for Amateur RadioTM 43 Pinelock Dr. Gales Ferry, CT 06335 860-381-5335 860-460-1139 (cell) mspen...@arrl.org ___ Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of 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-51 end of mission
AO-51 is a great craft and so is the team that is continuing to ensure its operation to the end. You guys are incredible. Dave, AA4KN Sent via BlackBerry from T-Mobile -Original Message- From: Andrew Glasbrenner Sender: amsat-bb-bounces@amsat.orgDate: Tue, 29 Nov 2011 14:56:10 To: amsat-bb; ; ; ; Reply-To: Andrew Glasbrenner Subject: [amsat-bb] AO-51 end of mission It is with a heavy heart I report that AO-51 has ceased transmission and is not responding to commands. The last telemetry data indicated that the third of six batteries was approaching failure to short, and observations indicate the voltage from three cells is insufficient to power the UHF transmitters. The IHU may continue to be operative. Initial tests with the S band transmitter were also not positive, although more attempts are in order. We have tried leaving the satellite in an expected state where if voltages climb high enough, the 435.150 transmitter may possibly be heard. The command team will regularly attempt communications with the satellite over the coming months (and years). There is always the possibility that a cell will open and we could once again talk to our friend while illuminated. Thanks to all who helped fund, design, build, launch, command, and operate AO-51. It's 7 year mission has been extraordinary. Please support AMSAT's Fox-1 project, and other AMSAT projects worldwide with your time and money. For the AO-51 Command Team, 73, Drew KO4MA AMSAT-NA VP Operations ___ Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of 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: Arissat from Puerto Rico
Be sure to listen for the voice message from the Puerto Rican student. Dave, AA4KN Sent via BlackBerry from T-Mobile -Original Message- From: "(kp4tr)Ramon Gonzalez" Sender: amsat-bb-boun...@amsat.org Date: Fri, 5 Aug 2011 08:26:13 To: AMSAT-BB@amsat.org Subject: [amsat-bb] Arissat from Puerto Rico Hello Last night KP4WK and myself (KP4TR) listened to Arissat when overhead in Puerto Rico last night. In our case we both live in Florida and was out of reach at that time, but we each own a remotely operated stations at our parents home. This gives us the advantage of listening and maybe working arissat when outside our reach over the Atlantic. My remote radio in San Juan has a computer with SSTV capability so on the weekend ill try to capture some images as it flies over puerto rico. Sent from my Adobe Flash and Java challenged iPhone ___ Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author. Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite program! Subscription settings: http://amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb ___ Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author. Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite program! Subscription settings: http://amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb
[amsat-bb] ARISSat-1 July 31 0630 pass
Heard SSTV sig abt 0635 UTC. RST 589. Next, heard voice I D and female v. mess abt 0637 UTC. RST. 599. 145.95 MHz. Using Kenwood TH-D7A and Arrow. Works great for ARISSat-1. From ISS. Dave, AA4KN. Orl, FL Sent via BlackBerry from T-Mobile ___ Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of 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: ARISSat-1 Basic questions
Tyler, ARISSat-1 is still on board the ISS and not activated. Latest word is thatI its due to be deployed in July. Dave, AA4KN Sent via BlackBerry from T-Mobile -Original Message- From: "Tyler Harpster" Sender: amsat-bb-boun...@amsat.org Date: Mon, 18 Apr 2011 15:21:01 To: 'AMSAT-BB' Subject: [amsat-bb] ARISSat-1 Basic questions After watching seven THOUSAND emails go by, stating that they had not heard the ARISSat-1 bird, I have a few questions: 1) Is the ARISSat-1 still contained within the ISS? 2) If it is, when is it supposed to be launched from the ISS? 3) If it is no longer within the ISS, is it functional? (can I start listening) Thanks, Tyler KM3G ___ Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of 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: BPSK 1000
Pete, I would take Dave Taylor's advice that he sent earlier and wait for the official release of the BPSK1000 software. Dsve, AA4KN Sent via BlackBerry from T-Mobile -Original Message- From: Pete Norris Sender: amsat-bb-boun...@amsat.org Date: Wed, 9 Feb 2011 10:34:09 To: Subject: [amsat-bb] BPSK 1000 I am trying to find BPSK 1000 on GNU website. I can't find the code they mention. I would appreciate someone telling me what I am missing or doing wrong. I am running Windows. Many thanks, Pete, K1HZU ___ Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of 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] ARISSat-1 article
SpaceDaily.com just released an article concerning upcoming ISS activities. It also contains a brief discussion of the ARISSat-1 mission at http://tinyurl.com/6jeqf5b. Thanks to JoAnne Maenpaa, K9JKM for bring this to my attention. Dave, AA4KN Sent via BlackBerry from T-Mobile ___ Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of 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] 23:43 UTC ISS pass
If anyone was recording the last pass of the ISS over the eastern US including Florida and have my contact with NA1SS, I would appreciate a .wav or .mp3 sound file of the contact. Thanks in advance, Dave. AA4KN Sent via BlackBerry from T-Mobile ___ Sent via amsat...@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of 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-51 V/S
Matt, I have been testing the U.S. Antenna Cantenna on my roof for several months now. I think it is an ok antenna. Even with a preamp, I'm not real impressed. If your overriding concern is to be stealth, it is probably a good compromise. Dave, AA4KN --Original Message-- From: Matt Patterson Sender: amsat-bb-boun...@amsat.org To: AMSAT-BB Subject: [amsat-bb] AO-51 V/S Sent: Sep 10, 2010 09:13 Hi, Thanks to everyone for all of your responses. It looks like I have found a downconverter. Next question... Does anyone have any ideas on a cheap and easy homebrew antenna? Would a "cantenna" work for a small portable setup? I'm trying to do this as cheaply as possible as AO-51 isn't in this mode very often. 73 Matt W5LL ___ Sent via amsat...@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of 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 BlackBerry from T-Mobile ___ Sent via amsat...@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of 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] Voice from last ISS Pass
Did anyone else hear voice contacts froim the ISS during the 19:56 UYC pass over the east coast of US? AA4KN Sent via BlackBerry from T-Mobile ___ Sent via amsat...@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of 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] 9600 baud using Icom 910H
I'm working with a group that's having a problem decoding 9600 baud data. They are using a 9600 baud modem and an Icom 910H rig. Through testing, they believe the rig is the problem. Does this sound like a familiar problem to anyone? Are there any mods that need to be done to the rig to receive 9600 baud? Dave, AA4KN Sent via BlackBerry from T-Mobile ___ Sent via amsat...@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author. Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite program! Subscription settings: http://amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb
[amsat-bb] Re: Sat Presentation in Illinois
Clint, Thanks for sharing this. That shows some real ingenuity. Dave, AA4KN Sent via BlackBerry from T-Mobile -Original Message- From: Clint Bradford Date: Tue, 16 Mar 2010 20:24:01 To: AMSAT BB Subject: [amsat-bb] Sat Presentation in Illinois I just finished giving my "How to Work Amateur Satellites with Low Power" presentation to a classroom in Southern Illinois. Club president Gregg Sperling, KB9E, contacted me a few weeks ago, asking if I could speak at the March meeting of his Southern Illinois University Amateur Radio Club in Carbondale, IL. NO - I didn't use up my wife's frequent flyer miles. We did it via Skype. Audio AND video. I prepared a .pdf file ahead of time, tailored to the club (I always have a couple club-related trivia questions ... and always have the club's grid square id'd in the program) - and emailed it ahead of time to the tech guy. All slides were numbered, so we could stay in sync. The club used a computer/projector to show the slideshow, and I was able to see and hear the classroom attendees - and they could see and hear me - via Skype. Skype is almost "full duplex," so I could hear comments and questions ... and I could see when a hand raised up for a question. It really worked out well! So, presenters: I guess we are no longer limited to "hundred mile radii" restrictions for our shows! It wasn't as effective as actually going to a site, demo'ing a FM bird, THEN presenting. But it sure got the word out to a club that I couldn't physically get to! We had a great time! Clint Bradford, K6LCS 909-241-7666 ___ Sent via amsat...@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of 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...@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of 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] Tonight's launch from cape.
Does anyone know if the rocket launched from the cape tonight? Dave, AA4KN Sent via BlackBerry from T-Mobile ___ Sent via amsat...@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author. Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite program! Subscription settings: http://amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb
[amsat-bb] ISS - Shuttle sighting
Just had great view of Shuttle and ISS during the 23:39 utc pass. Incredible1 Dave, AA4KN Sent via BlackBerry from T-Mobile ___ Sent via amsat...@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of 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: Milliwatt 2-way contact
Very nice work, Tim and Sawson! Dave, AA4KN Sent via BlackBerry from T-Mobile -Original Message- From: Tim - N3TL Date: Thu, 12 Nov 2009 05:14:43 To: Subject: [amsat-bb] Milliwatt 2-way contact Hey everyone, During the 2045-2046 UTC portion of the AO-27 pass over the western U.S. yesterday (11 November), Sawson (KG6NUB) and I completed a two-way contact with handheld stations. Each of us transmitted 50mW (.05-watt) out. Sawson used a Kenwood TH-D7 with an Arrow, and I used a Yaesu VX-7R with an Elk. Including the published, nominal transmitter power of AO-27 (500mW), our "power budget" for the contact was 600mW, or .6-watt. We didn't use a specially scheduled QRP pair of frequencies to complete the contact. We were in the middle of all the other stations working the pass, and were able to complete a 2-way contact using milliwatt power. I am grateful to know and work so many truly good operators on the satellites.. They try to give others some space, and it's because of their collective approach that many passes still are good for milliwatt power. I especially hope our friends with AMSAT-South Africa will note and pass along this information in advance of their Activity Weekend, which is coming up in a couple of days. Their goal is to stimulate interest in and activity on all of the amateur satellites among South African amateurs. Our FM satellites are definitely reachable with handheld stations - even those running 1/10 the power of the satellite itself. 73 to all, Tim - N3TL Athens, Ga. - EM84ha ___ Sent via amsat...@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of 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...@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of 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] Off subject, but interesting
Tune into Fox now for a runaway balloon situation. A child is reported inside. Dave Sent via BlackBerry from T-Mobile ___ Sent via amsat...@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of 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] Shuttle landing
I'm away from media tonight. Is the shuttle still landing at 8:41 ET? Dave Sent via BlackBerry from T-Mobile ___ Sent via amsat...@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author. Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite program! Subscription settings: http://amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb
[amsat-bb] ISS Contact
Thanks to the freq update from Kenneth this morning, the LMARS N4EH sat station had a QSO with Bob Thirsk, VA3CSA on the 14:56 UTC pass this morning. Dave, AA4KN and J.D., N4VIL Sent via BlackBerry from T-Mobile ___ Sent via amsat...@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author. Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite program! Subscription settings: http://amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb
[amsat-bb] ISS last pass up and down links ??
What is the ISS using for up and downlinks on the last pass and rest of today? Sent via BlackBerry from T-Mobile ___ Sent via amsat...@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of 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] Fw: Volcano from ISS
This is an incredible shot sent to me from my son. It was taken from the ISS on 6-12-09. AA4KN Sent via BlackBerry from T-Mobile -Original Message- From: David Jordan Date: Fri, 26 Jun 2009 08:00:32 To: David J Subject: Volcano from ISS very cool. check out the picture. http://www.universetoday.com/2009/06/25/volcanic-shockwave-captured-by-iss-imagery/ David ___ Sent via amsat...@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author. Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite program! Subscription settings: http://amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb
