[amsat-bb] Best Preamp for ATV 439.25 MHz
Has anyone done research and found the best in shack preamp for Amateur Television on 439.250 MHz? Any performance data and source of supply would be appreciated. Thanks, Farrell Winder, W8ZCF ___ Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of 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: Fwd: AMSAT folks in Baltimore Philadelphia and NYC area?
Attn: AMSAT Balloon followers! Bill Brown, WB8ELK who is a recognized pioneer in balloon carrying Amateur Radio equipment has launched a unique mylar balloon which is predicted to have a multiday flight parked at around 20,000 ft As of this AM. Oct 6, 2013 it is anticipated to be as Bill advises below: ( dl-FLdigi software is suggested for receiving and viewing data. It may be downloaded at http://ukhas.org.uk/projects:dl-fldigi) Bill's message: Can you alert the AMSAT folks to listen for the balloon anywhere between Washington DC and Boston just after sunrise? 433.880 MHz AM DominoEx16 should be the best frequency. - Bill WB8ELK Submitted by Farrell Winder, W8ZCF for Bill Brown. ___ Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of 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: Fwd: Hi Hank can you post something on AMSAT group
From: w4htb-twc Sent: Monday, September 16, 2013 3:26 PM To: Farrell Winder ; wb8...@aol.com Subject: Fwd: Hi Hank can you post something on AMSAT group Begin forwarded message: From: wb8...@aol.com Date: September 16, 2013, 12:37:06 PM CDT To: w4...@twc.com Subject: Hi Hank can you post something on AMSAT group Hi Hank, Can you post something on the AMSAT list about listening for my balloon over GA today. It was heard NE of Atlanta at 9:15 am today but his custom RTTY setting kept crashing his program. WB8ELK on 433.888 MHz AM (plus or minus for temperature drift). Can also hear it via FM and WFM but will be weaker than using AM mode. 110 baud ASCII RTTY (8 bits, No parity, 1 stop bit) Use Custom RTTY mode in FLdigi. Transmits every 15 seconds with a 5-second gap between transmissions. Last heard over Northeast Atlanta. Possibly heading to the Southeast of Altanta but could also be heading out to SC. This is a solar-powered floater balloon that could stay up several days. - Bill WB8ELK ___ Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of 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] J Beam for Saatellite Work
I again wish to inquire if there are any current or past satellite station users with experience using the J Beam, Model MBM88/70cm. It was manufactured by Jaybeam Ltd, Northampton England. Specifically, what SWR figures were noted and are there any procedures for optimizing SWR? Any information appreciated, please reply off line. Thanks. Farrell Winder, W8ZCF Cincinnati, Ohio, USA ___ Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of 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] Appreciate Assistance in Tuning MBM88/70cmAntenna
I have an MBM88/70cm antenna that was very popular several years ago. Is anyone currently using it on satellite reception? I want to tune it for 439.25 MHz. Does anyone have a procedure for tuning to reduce SWR ? Specifically can the wing nuts on the reflector and director be loosened to slightly move the element position to optimize SWR? Anyone with experience of coax length that might effect SWR? Any references or suggestions would be most appreciated. Pleases reply off line. Thanks, Farrell Winder, W8ZCF Cincinnati, Ohio, USA ___ Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of 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: Appreciate Assistance in Tuning MBM88/70cmAntenna
I forgot to mention that the MBM88 was also referenced as a Jaybeam. It was manufactured by Jaybeam Limited, ,Northampton, England and was recognized for its excellent performance. From: Farrell Winder Sent: Thursday, August 02, 2012 10:23 AM To: AMSAT Subject: Appreciate Assistance in Tuning MBM88/70cmAntenna I have an MBM88/70cm antenna that was very popular several years ago. Is anyone currently using it on satellite reception? I want to tune it for 439.25 MHz. Does anyone have a procedure for tuning to reduce SWR ? Specifically can the wing nuts on the reflector and director be loosened to slightly move the element position to optimize SWR? Anyone with experience of coax length that might effect SWR? Any references or suggestions would be most appreciated. Pleases reply off line. Thanks, Farrell Winder, W8ZCF Cincinnati, Ohio, USA ___ Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of 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: Future Possibilities For Automated Transfer VehicleTechnologies
Ken, Great idea, how about putting AO-40 1st on the list? Thanks, Farrell Winder, W8ZCF Cincinnati, Ohio -- From: gw1...@aol.com Sent: Friday, June 22, 2012 3:35 AM To: va6...@gmail.com; amsat-bb@amsat.org Subject: [amsat-bb] Re: Future Possibilities For Automated Transfer VehicleTechnologies Hi all thanks Bernard, If you follow up the report in view of the costs and other factors. One of the options for an ATV future was for a use of recovery of debris and satellites. Whilst the cost may be considerably high for such a development, I thought that it would be very interesting and a positive step forward for study of failure and ageing factors of on board equipment etc. (Batteries ??) Also of course the objective of clearing up and reducing hazards of possible impact or pollution. Wonder on your thoughts on viewing this aspect as a effective application of use of Space Budgets Regards. Ken Eaton GW1FKY Amsat -UK Amsat NA ___ Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author. Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite program! Subscription settings: http://amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb ___ Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author. Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite program! Subscription settings: http://amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb
[amsat-bb] AMSAT/ATVers
Hello AMSAT, I wish to make an inquiry to those AMSAT members that might also be active on ATV. There is a group of us who each morning get on the air starting around 7:30 to exchange live ATV on 439.25 MHz. Our contacts are coordinated on 3930 KHz. For several mornings this week we've had some very strong openings getting P5 pictures consistently over distances up to about 180 miles. Some of the stations involved are WB8LGA, Marengo. OH, W8URI, Mt Gilead,OH, KA8MFD Edison, OH, W8RVH, Springfield. OH, KB8GUE Leesburg, OH, WA9EEI Taylorsville, IN, and W4HTB, Bowling Green, KY. By checking the local Nexrad Radars we note extensive ground clutter with extended reflections beyond, which we believe relates to a propagation mechanism contributed by very hot days and cool nights. . This morning there were similar patterns on Pittsburg, Pa, State College, Pa and Buffalo, NY Nexrads. We wish to appeal to ATV stations especially in these locations and even further East and to the West to be on the lookout for ATV DX to the West.. Please give us a call on 3930. Thanks. 73, Farrell Winder, W8ZCF, Cincinnati, Ohio ___ Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of 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] Hamvention Balloon Launch with SSTV
ALL, During this years Hamvention, Bill Brown, WB8ELK launched a balloon carrying data packages of APRS on 144.39, other data on 144.34 and SSTV , Scottie S2 on 147.56Mhz.. Did anyone copy the balloon SSTV and record pictures? If any pictures are available please forward to me and I will resend to Bill. I would have tried to copy but missed all of the Hamvention being out of town for a Grandson's graduation. Many thanks for any picture copies or info on anyone who did copy. Farrell Winder, W8ZCF , Cincinnati. ___ Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of 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 RADIOSKAF-V KEDR Signal Status
ALL, I very much regret to report that on the pass over Cincinnati this Morning using Dr. Kelso's Keps for January 4, 2011 with the AOS predicted at 14:24Z, there was no evidence of any signal on 145.950 or 145.930 MHz. It may be that this very enjoyable, interesting and challenging satellite is now history. What have others determined as to signal status? Excellent signals were last heard in this area of the USA from ARISSat on the January 3, 2012 pass at 22:43 Z by W4HTB, Bowling Green, KY, WB8LGA, Marengo, Ohio and W8ZCF, Cincinnati. Farrell Winder,W8ZCF Cincinnati, Ohio ___ Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of 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 RADIOSKAF-V KEDR Reception
All, Report that 1st part of 16:34Z pass covering Cincinnati was strong. A couple of minutes later noted some erratic behavior on trying to receive own transmitted CW, then return signal became weak. Did hear some good CW dots but no call letters followed. Try next pass at 18:08 Z I will be correcting for doppler to receive my signal on 145.930. Will listen for any stations CW or USB. Farrell Winder, W8ZCF ___ Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of 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 RADIOSKAF-V KEDR Status
Still loud and clear on the 18:08Z Cincinnati pass. Downlink on own signal good but no response to CQ.. Try the next one at 19:41Z . Farrell Winder, W8ZCF Cincinnati, OH ___ Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of 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 18:35 Pass
All, Just listened to the 18:35Z ARISSat pass over Cincinnati. Satellite was on time but signal on both 149.950 MHz and 149.930 seemed to be much weaker than usual. How did others in Midwest and Eastern US receive? 73, Farrell Winder, W8ZCF ___ Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of 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 RADIOSKAF-V KEDR
ALL, ARISSat on the 21:40 Z pass Dec 2, 2012 for Cincinnati was right on the mark and had good CW signal return from the transponder. Heard someone calling but could not get reception above the noise floor. Trying next pass at 23:12 Z but it may be eclipse controlled. 73, Farrell Winder, W8ZCF ___ Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of 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: looking for ARRISat-1 QSO! 1607utc pass 31Dec2011
Mark, I'll be set up for the 19:14 Z pass and will listen for you and any others who might try.. 73, Farrell, W8ZCF Cincinnati, Ohio -- From: Mark L. Hammond marklhamm...@gmail.com Sent: Saturday, December 31, 2011 9:26 AM To: AMsat-bb@amsat.org Subject: [amsat-bb] looking for ARRISat-1 QSO! 1607utc pass 31Dec2011 Okay, time is running out... Heard myself on multiple passes of ARISSat-1 lately, but nobody has been around or able to make an SSB QSO. I'll be on during the 1607utc (11:07am Eastern) pass today, hoping to make a voice contact. SatPC32 is set for 145.930 receive, so I'll be close to that frequency. Hope to make contact with somebody :) 73, Mark L. Hammond [N8MH] ___ Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of 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 RADIOSKAF-V KEDR
All, I am most pleased to advise that ARISSat-1/ RADIOSKAF-V/ KEDR is very much alive and giving an excellent performance through the 475.750/145.930 MHz TRANSPONDER. On the 17:54Z pass over Cincinnati today December 30, I sent and copied my picture. Picture was my ATV call ID used for fast scan. Picture came through all together but does have noise, particularly in the last half. I will send it to the ARISS SSTV Gallery for consideration to post. I hope others will also experiment with CW, voice, and SSTV via the Transponder. 73, Farrell Winder, W8ZCF Cincinnati, Ohio, USA ___ Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of 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
Dear Luciano, I am pleased to note your report on the ARISSat-1 Transponder. Would it be possible for you or others to experiment with an SSTV picture through the Transponder? I did manage to get a complete image via the transponder in November . I note there are two others who have sent successful images and hopefully there might be others while this historical satellite is still in orbit! Thanks for the efforts of those who might try. 73, Farrell Winder, W8ZCF Cincinnati, Ohio, USA -- From: PY5LF py...@falautomation.com.br Sent: Thursday, December 29, 2011 8:41 AM To: AMSAT-BB@amsat.org Subject: [amsat-bb] Arissat-1 Hi Arissat-1 still working fine . Transponder signal very good on a pass of 45 degrees. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ws9W78_t_C0 73 PY5LF LUCIANO FABRICIO Curitiba-PR-Brazil GG54jm http://www.qrz.com/db/py5lf http://www.qrz.com/db/py5lf ___ Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of 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 RADIOSKAF-V KEDR
Does anyone have a prediction of the lowest altitude for ARISSat-1 and still have it be functional? With the latest Keps I show its altitude around 155 miles. Depending of signal strength on today's Cincinnati passes I might try another SSTV via the Transponder adjusting my Tx to receive on 145.930 MHz (+/- depending on location). Hope others will also try with voice and video. Farrell Winder, W8ZCF Cincinnati, Ohio ___ Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of 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: Finally managed an Arrisat-1 real time telemetry decode!
Hello Burns, Very good on your reception in New Hampshire. I was calling W4HTB and W8RVH who were trying to find me with my receiver fixed on 145.930 for the 20:16Z pass over Cincinnati. I was able to hear my downlink for about a minute before ARISSat-1/RADIOSKAF-V reached Max El then lost it for a while as my Tx antenna had no El control. I picked it up near the end of the pass and heard fairly strong CW near my Rx freq. From the variation I observe I believe the satellite is in a slight tumble as the 145.930 MHz reception goes very weak then builds, sometimes rapidly.. I was fortunate to get an SSTV picture through the transponder on Nov 12 when by chance I managed to get lined up with the short antenna on the 70 cm receiver to transmit an R36 picture.. I may try SSTV again if signals warrant. I hope others will keep trying CW, voice or SSTV. I do observe that the signals seem to be stronger at the sats lower altitude. Farrell Winder, W8ZCF Cincinnati, Ohio From: Burns Fisher bu...@fisher.cc Sent: Friday, December 23, 2011 3:44 PM To: amsat-bb@amsat.org Subject: [amsat-bb] Finally managed an Arrisat-1 real time telemetry decode! I'm excited! A few minutes ago on the ARISSat-1 pass over New Hampshire (US) I received it nice and strong (as usual) got the doppler correction running on SDR-Radio (have done that before), and with a newly-built computer in my shack finally had enough processing power to deal with SDR-Radio, Virtual Audio Cable, AND the ARISSat telemetry decoder, so I got some actual real time telemetry. Just in time for the last telemetry frame contest, I'm afraid :-) Was anyone hitting the repeater around 20:20 UTC today? I was not listening, but watching on the waterfall display of SDR-Radio. The telemetry and the FM digitalker were very clear...not sure if there was anything in between...I saw a few smudges that might have been modulation... Burns, W2BFJ ___ Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of 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-1 European Passes
Ken, Thanks for your note re transmission via the ARISSat-1 Transponder. I have also been experimenting with voice and SSTV and did manage, probably by luck and by chance, to transmit and receive back a fairly good R 36 picture. (ariss-sstv.blogspot.com) Hopefully others will try voice or SSTV through this historical satellite while it still orbits. Please keep posting the results of your experiments and contacts. Farrell Winder, W8ZCF Cincinnati, Ohio -- From: gw1...@aol.com Sent: Wednesday, December 21, 2011 12:59 PM To: amsat-bb@amsat.org Subject: [amsat-bb] ARISSAT-1 European Passes Hi all, I worked into ARISSat -1 this evening( Wednesday 21st December, 1730 hrs) prior to it shutting down via the timer as it moved into the eclipse area. My downlink was quite healthy once again just using an Elk antenna and about 20 watts RF power. Sadly no takers/response to my CQ calls , I also can report that the FM transmissions were also healthy including SSTV. ( I was not set up to decode or record this) The opportunities over here in Europe will improve with regression over the next few days and I will once again call in to the satellite whilst it is still active and available prior to it perhaps loosing major height. Thanks to all of the team and key players in this project which has been of significant value to me personally for use as a demonstration and example of our hobby. Merry Christmas and Very Best wishes and Good Luck to all for the coming New Year. Ken Eaton GW1FKY Amsat -UK Amsat NA ___ Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author. Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite program! Subscription settings: http://amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb ___ Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author. Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite program! Subscription settings: http://amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb
[amsat-bb] SSTV via ARISSat-1 RADIOSKAF-V KEDR
The FM section of ARISSat was sending very strong voice and SSTV signals on 2 passes over Eastern USA Dec 18. Hoping that some stations will try experimenting with voice and SSTV through the Transponder 435.750 LSB up listening 145.930 MHz USB +/- doppler down. I will be listening for contact on the Eastern USA pass today AOS 20:19 UTC . Do not believe there are many days left for ARISSat-1 to be in orbit, I show it is down to about 172 miles altitude according to Nova tracking with latest Keps.. Farrell Winder, W8ZCF ___ Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of 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: SSTV via ARISSat-1 RADIOSKAF-V KEDR
Heard K9OIM and N8MH on the 20:19 pass. Will be listening again on the 21:52 pass if ARISSat is not too close to the eclipse and turned off.. W8ZCF From: Farrell Winder Sent: Tuesday, December 20, 2011 2:50 PM To: AMSAT Subject: SSTV via ARISSat-1 RADIOSKAF-V KEDR The FM section of ARISSat was sending very strong voice and SSTV signals on 2 passes over Eastern USA Dec 18. Hoping that some stations will try experimenting with voice and SSTV through the Transponder 435.750 LSB up listening 145.930 MHz USB +/- doppler down. I will be listening for contact on the Eastern USA pass today AOS 20:19 UTC . Do not believe there are many days left for ARISSat-1 to be in orbit, I show it is down to about 172 miles altitude according to Nova tracking with latest Keps.. Farrell Winder, W8ZCF ___ Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of 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/RADOSKAF-V/KEDR
Note excellent ARISSat-1 SSTV Pictures today from DJ3AK and JA0CAW listed on the ARISS SSTV Gallery. How about these stations and others trying to send pictures through the Transponder 435.750 up and 145.950 dn and posting results on the Gallery. Possibly only a few weeks left to experiment with this Historical satellite! It appears that only 3 stations have sent images through the transponder to date? Respectfully submitted, Farrell Winder, W8ZCF Cincinnati, Ohio ___ Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of 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 SSTV pictures
Hello Roland, I note many of your received fine pictures which you have submitted. Now that ARISSat-1 is favoring the southern hemisphere how about trying the TRANSPONDER with a picture? (435.750 up 145.930 down). Also since ARISSat is getting closer to earth perhaps it might l be easier to get through the transponder?? 73, Farrell Winder, W8ZCF, Cincinnti, Ohio,USA -- From: Roland Zurmely py4...@yahoo.com Sent: Wednesday, December 07, 2011 6:14 AM To: AMSAT amsat-bb@amsat.org Subject: [amsat-bb] ARISSat SSTV pictures The latest SSTV pictures I received from ARISSat are here: http://www.amsat.org/amsat/ariss/SSTV/ http://www.qslnet.de/member/py4zbz/satelite/sstv_via_sat.htm#4 73 de Roland PY4ZBZ ___ Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of 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] Fw: ARRISat-1/RADIOSKAF-V/KEDR
All, Nothing heard from ARISSat-1 this AM Dec 1 during the 13:59 Z Cincinnati pass, too close to the eclipse. Depending on updated Keps will be checking mid Dec for renewed opportunities. In the meantime, I hope many stations in other areas will keep trying to get SSTV through the TRANSPONDER. Henk, PA3GUO , the Netherlands and I were successful with a picture . (See http://ariss-sstv.blogspot.com/) We need other SSTV images from this historical satellite before it re-enters. Thanks to all those making efforts. 73, Farrell Winder, W8ZCF Cincinnati, Ohio, USA From: Farrell Winder Sent: Wednesday, November 30, 2011 7:20 PM To: AMSAT Subject: Fw: ARRISat-1/RADIOSKAF-V/KEDR Again nothing heard from ARISSAT-1 on the Nov 30 13:43 Z pass. I will be observing the 13:59 Cincinnati pass on Thursday Dec 1. I believe it may be out of eclipse long enough to be active. If so, I will be listening, looking on 145.930 and trying to send SSTV, on 435.750. Hope many others will also try. Tx and Rx of SSTV has been demonstrated a couple of times through the Transponder even with its shortened antenna and I believe with persistence can be done again. This is the last, possible active, useable pass for my area until mid December. I will be back Dec 18 if ARISSat-1 is still in orbit. Please report any thing received Dec 1. Thanks Farrell Winder, W8ZCF Sent: Tuesday, November 29, 2011 10:41 AM To: AMSAT Subject: Fw: ARRISat-1/RADIOSKAF-V/KEDR Nothing heard from ARISSat-1 this AM 15:04 Z Nov 29.. Did anyone hear signals from 145.930 or 145.950? Pass was very short over Cincinnati this AM and El only 2 deg.. Will try again Wednesday Nov 30 at 13:43 Z but believe eclipse will prohibit sat to be active. From: Farrell Winder Sent: Monday, November 28, 2011 1:16 PM To: AMSAT Subject: Fw: ARRISat-1/RADIOSKAF-V/KEDR No success today Nov 28. Will set up again tomorrow Tuesday Nov 29 for the AOS 15: 04 Z Cincinnati pass. From: Farrell Winder Sent: Sunday, November 27, 2011 7:31 PM To: AMSAT Subject: ARRISat-1/RADIOSKAF-V/KEDR All, With the research and recent heads up by Mineo Wakita, JE9PEL, Allan Biddle, WA4SCA and Clint Bradford, KCLCS it appears there may be only a few weeks left to receive and experiment with ARISSat-1/RADIOSKAF-V. On Monday Nov 28 I will be set up to receive voice, CW and SSTV via the transponder on 145.930 MHz +/- doppler. This will be on the AOS starting at 14:47 Z pass over Cincinnati. This pass may be too soon after the eclipse so the sat may not be activated. If it is active, I will try to send a couple of SSTV R36 transmissions. I will be listening and looking for others to send also. Farrell Winder, W8ZCF Cincinnati, Ohio. ___ Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of 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: ARRISat-1/RADIOSKAF-V/KEDR
Again nothing heard from ARISSAT-1 on the Nov 30 13:43 Z pass. I will be observing the 13:59 Cincinnati pass on Thursday Dec 1. I believe it may be out of eclipse long enough to be active. If so, I will be listening, looking on 145.930 and trying to send SSTV, on 435.750. Hope many others will also try. Tx and Rx of SSTV has been demonstrated a couple of times through the Transponder even with its shortened antenna and I believe with persistence can be done again. This is the last, possible active, useable pass for my area until mid December. I will be back Dec 18 if ARISSat-1 is still in orbit. Please report any thing received Dec 1. Thanks Farrell Winder, W8ZCF Sent: Tuesday, November 29, 2011 10:41 AM To: AMSAT Subject: Fw: ARRISat-1/RADIOSKAF-V/KEDR Nothing heard from ARISSat-1 this AM 15:04 Z Nov 29.. Did anyone hear signals from 145.930 or 145.950? Pass was very short over Cincinnati this AM and El only 2 deg.. Will try again Wednesday Nov 30 at 13:43 Z but believe eclipse will prohibit sat to be active. From: Farrell Winder Sent: Monday, November 28, 2011 1:16 PM To: AMSAT Subject: Fw: ARRISat-1/RADIOSKAF-V/KEDR No success today Nov 28. Will set up again tomorrow Tuesday Nov 29 for the AOS 15: 04 Z Cincinnati pass. From: Farrell Winder Sent: Sunday, November 27, 2011 7:31 PM To: AMSAT Subject: ARRISat-1/RADIOSKAF-V/KEDR All, With the research and recent heads up by Mineo Wakita, JE9PEL, Allan Biddle, WA4SCA and Clint Bradford, KCLCS it appears there may be only a few weeks left to receive and experiment with ARISSat-1/RADIOSKAF-V. On Monday Nov 28 I will be set up to receive voice, CW and SSTV via the transponder on 145.930 MHz +/- doppler. This will be on the AOS starting at 14:47 Z pass over Cincinnati. This pass may be too soon after the eclipse so the sat may not be activated. If it is active, I will try to send a couple of SSTV R36 transmissions. I will be listening and looking for others to send also. Farrell Winder, W8ZCF Cincinnati, Ohio. ___ Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of 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: ARRISat-1/RADIOSKAF-V/KEDR
No success today Nov 28. Will set up again tomorrow Tuesday Nov 29 for the AOS 15: 04 Z Cincinnati pass. From: Farrell Winder Sent: Sunday, November 27, 2011 7:31 PM To: AMSAT Subject: ARRISat-1/RADIOSKAF-V/KEDR All, With the research and recent heads up by Mineo Wakita, JE9PEL, Allan Biddle, WA4SCA and Clint Bradford, KCLCS it appears there may be only a few weeks left to receive and experiment with ARISSat-1/RADIOSKAF-V. On Monday Nov 28 I will be set up to receive voice, CW and SSTV via the transponder on 145.930 MHz +/- doppler. This will be on the AOS starting at 14:47 Z pass over Cincinnati. This pass may be too soon after the eclipse so the sat may not be activated. If it is active, I will try to send a couple of SSTV R36 transmissions. I will be listening and looking for others to send also. Farrell Winder, W8ZCF Cincinnati, Ohio. ___ Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of 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] ARRISat-1/RADIOSKAF-V/KEDR
All, With the research and recent heads up by Mineo Wakita, JE9PEL, Allan Biddle, WA4SCA and Clint Bradford, KCLCS it appears there may be only a few weeks left to receive and experiment with ARISSat-1/RADIOSKAF-V. On Monday Nov 28 I will be set up to receive voice, CW and SSTV via the transponder on 145.930 MHz +/- doppler. This will be on the AOS starting at 14:47 Z pass over Cincinnati. This pass may be too soon after the eclipse so the sat may not be activated. If it is active, I will try to send a couple of SSTV R36 transmissions. I will be listening and looking for others to send also. Farrell Winder, W8ZCF Cincinnati, Ohio. ___ Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of 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] SSTV Pictire Successful via ARISSat-1/RadioSKAF-V TRANSPONDER
On November 12, 2011 at 1908 Z my son Jeff, KB8VCO and I were successful in transmitting a picture and receiving back an image via the ARISSat-1/RADIOSKAF-V transponder. Separate MMSSTV software setups on 2 computers with mode Robot 36 were used to Tx 435.750 LSB up and Rx 145.930 MHz down. It was a challenge, over several days of trying , to find the satellite in a favorable position with its (inadvertently) shortened antenna. Doppler along with Tx and Rx antennas were manually controlled. A picture of the original (my auto license plate) and the received picture from the satellite has been submitted to the ARISS SSTV Gallery. It is hoped others will try a similar experiment via the transponder and perhaps pictures could be exchanged. It is noted that Henk, PA3GUO also sent and received an SSTV picture as may be seen in the Gallery. Respectively submitted, with much thanks to Lou McFadin, W5DID, ARISS Hardware Engineering Manager and his team along with Sergej Samburov, RV3DR, Chief of Cosmonaut Amateur Radio Department for his engineering and testing contributions in Korolev, Russia. A very exciting and challenging satellite for Amateur Radio has been provided. Launch was August 5, 2011 but Re-entry according to recent reports may occur within the next few months. Farrell Winder, W8ZCF Cincinnati, Ohio ___ Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of 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] Radar Echos Asteroid YU55
Is there any NASA or other site wherein we might observe real time Radar Echos from Asteroid YU55 as it passes closest to earth at 6:28 PM EST this evening? Understand echo signals 2380 or 8560 MHz. Farrell Winder, W8ZCF Cincinnati, Ohio ___ Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of 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 Nov 3, 2011
Did anyone hear signals from ARISSat-1 on the last pass, (16:53 Z Cincinnati) ? I did not hear anything on 2 m or the transponder. Will listen and try both 2 m and also Tx thru the transponder ,Rx approx 145.930 +/- doppler. Farrell Winder, W8ZCF ___ Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of 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 Nov 3, 2011
JoAnne, Thanks, Signals OK last pass, Nov3, 18:29 Cincinnati. 2 m loud and clear, heard Bob K9OIM approx 145.930 thru the transponder for a few seconds at beginning of pass. Trying to connect with someone next pass 20:06 Z. Farrell, W8ZCF, Cincinnati Try next pass at - From: JoAnne Maenpaa k9...@comcast.net Sent: Thursday, November 03, 2011 1:55 PM To: 'AMSAT' AMSAT-BB@amsat.org Subject: [amsat-bb] Re: ARISSat-1 Nov 3, 2011 Hi Farrell, Did anyone hear signals from ARISSat-1 on the last pass I copied ARISSat-1 on that pass. I was only tuned to 145.950 so just heard the FM stuff. The SSTV pictures were live shots. Signals were nominal. -- 73 de JoAnne K9JKM k9...@amsat.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] Trying for ARISSat-1 Contact
Will be trying for contact ARISSat-1 on next 2 passes Cincinnati beginning 19:53Z, also 21:30Z. Setting Rx at 145.930 +/- doppler. Have managed to hear my transmissions on the 2 previous passes but could not find any other stations. Thanks any one trying to make 2 way. Farrell Winder, W8ZCF Cincinnati, Ohio ___ Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of 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: Trying for ARISSat-1 Contact
I am pleased to report that Burns, W2BFJ heard me but he was on temporary power and could not respond to Tx.. I heard a station calling, believe was call ending YSE but my Rx was off due to doppler and it was at end of pass. I will be trying again Oct 31., 17:08, 18:43, 20:20 and 21:56 using LSB on Tx. 73, Thanks to all others who might have tried to Tx or Rx. Farrell Winder, W8ZCF From: Farrell Winder Sent: Sunday, October 30, 2011 2:42 PM To: AMSAT Cc: Peter Portanova ; Henry Cantrell ; W4AS Sebastian Subject: Trying for ARISSat-1 Contact Will be trying for contact ARISSat-1 on next 2 passes Cincinnati beginning 19:53Z, also 21:30Z. Setting Rx at 145.930 +/- doppler. Have managed to hear my transmissions on the 2 previous passes but could not find any other stations. Thanks any one trying to make 2 way. Farrell Winder, W8ZCF Cincinnati, Ohio ___ Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of 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 Cincinnati Pass 21:14 Oct 26
Appreciate confirmation of station calling W8ZCF on subject ARISSat Pass. Was it W9ORD ?? Freq had QRM from local BC station harmonic. Thanks to station calling. Farrell Winder, W8ZCF, Cincinnati Ohio ___ Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of 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] ARISSar-1 Transponder Contact Try
I am trying to make 2 way contact via the ARISSat-1 transponder. I have fixed my Rx at 145.934.5 to avoid local interference. Will be sending CQ W8ZCF during pass today Monday Oct3 at 13:44Z. Appreciate anyone who might try to contact me. Thanks. Farrell Winder, W8ZCF, Cincinnati, Ohio ___ Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of 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 Contact Experiment via Trqnsponder
In follow up of my previous post request, ARISSAT-1 did not activate for my location in Cincinnati until there was only about 40 seconds left in the pass which started at 13:44Z AOS. However, I did hear my CW signals with slight fading. Due to the eclipse delay and orbit it does not appear favorable at my location for further experiments via ARISSat-1 transponder for several days. . Thanks to anyone who might have tuned for my signal. Farrell Winder, W8ZCF, Cincinnati, Ohio ___ Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of 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] WB0KFC ARISSat-1 Signals
To WB0KFC : Heard your signals Sept 25, 2011 on the 15:41 U pass at Cincinnati. On 145.934.5 where I have fixed my receive for experiment with another station, heard your CW transmissions, CQ CQ WB0KFC, then voice CQ CQ Kilo Foxtrot Charlie. In your setup what antenna are you using on the uplink. Do you leave your Uplink fixed and tune downlink or vice versa? Appreciate your comments and suggestions for best technique to make contacts on ARISSat-1.. Have received my own transmissions for very very short time with weak cw return. Thanks, 73, Farrell Winder, W8ZCF, Cincinnati, Ohio ___ Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of 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
I have made 2 different successful short duration CW transmissions through the ARISSat-1/RADIOSCAF-B transponder over the last 2 days. Called CQ with no replies. My receiver fixed to receive on 145.934.5. Transmissions made near 435.950 and varied to receive. I received back my signal very weak but clearly readable. Will be trying again with above freqs on Monday Sept 19, 2011 on passes over Cincinnati, Ohio beginning 13:50Z. Be listening for anyone trying to connect. Farrell Winder, W8ZCF ___ Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of 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] ARISSAat-1/RADIOSCAT-B SSTV Picture
On Friday morning Sept 09, 2011 at 14:22 Z, Cincinnati, Ohio I copied a picture from ARISSat-1/RADIOSCAF-B that appears to have a very unusual pattern over the area of the Earth. It may be breaks in cloud cover but appears over a very large area of the Earth and has a somewhat repeated type of pattern. Did anyone else copy and what would be the interpretation? I will try to submit a copy on the ARISS SSTV Gallery. Farrell Winder, W8ZCF, Cincinnati, Ohio, USA ___ Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author. Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite program! Subscription settings: http://amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb
[amsat-bb] Yaesu G-800S or G-800SDX
Wanted: Yaesu Controller Box G-800S or preferably G-800SDX. Want controller box only. Please reply direct to my E-Mail address. Thanks, Farrell Winder, W8ZCF Cincinnati, OH ___ Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of 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] Trying to find Specs
Looking for specifications on old PBS Ch 24 amplifier. Originally mfg by Comark Southwick, MA. Believe Comark was sold to Thompson. Amplifier module is model # B400698 and has 2 TRW 5030 RF transistors. If anyone has specs or source for info please reply off line. Many thanks. Farrell Winder, W8ZCF. ___ Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of 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] Request Quotation
Please provide a quotation via E-Mail covering : 1. Satellite Tracking Software for SatPC 32 2. SatPc 32 Hardware Above items to be compatible to interface with Windows 7 via Yaesu G-5500 with GS-232B Controller. Thank you, Farrell Winder, W8ZCF ___ 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] Myers Barbeque Grill Antenna
For AO-40, many stations, I recall, used the R. Myers Communications L.L.C. Model SB-32 DXC 2.4 GHz Parabolic Antenna. Does anyone have the specs showing gain? Would like to see results of some actual gain testing . Could not find any results on Central States antenna measurements tabulations. . Thanks , any info , please reply off line. Farrell Winder, W8ZCF, Cincinnati, Ohio ___ 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] Looking for DVR re Paraset Radio Spy Story
Anyone aware of DVD NTSC format covering movie Kontakt . Story of spy radio parachuted into Norway WWII. Thanks any info, please reply offline. . Farrell Winder, W8ZCF ___ 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] Yaesu FT-990 Audio Problem
Would appreciate comment from anyone having experience with intermittent audio dropout on Yaesu FT-990. Unit normal all other operation. Audio OK for a few minutes to several hours but then will fail completely for long period and go thru another cycle on/off. .Thanks, Farrell Winder, W8ZCF ___ 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
