Re: [amsat-bb] Chasqui-1 Cubesat
Nothing heard, Nitin. There is also no statement from the team :-( 73 Mike DK3WN -Ursprüngliche Nachricht- Von: amsat-bb-boun...@amsat.org [mailto:amsat-bb-boun...@amsat.org] Im Auftrag von Nitin Muttin Gesendet: Mittwoch, 20. August 2014 10:49 An: AMSAT BB Betreff: [amsat-bb] Chasqui-1 Cubesat Tried listening to the satellite during 08:35 UTC pass over India on 20th nothing heard on 437.025 and 145.800 (Possible relay from ISS) . Has anyone heard this satellite which was hand launched from the ISS. 73 Nitin [VU3TYG] ___ Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org. AMSAT-NA makes this open forum available to all interested persons worldwide without requiring membership. Opinions expressed are solely those of the author, and do not reflect the official views of AMSAT-NA. 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. AMSAT-NA makes this open forum available to all interested persons worldwide without requiring membership. Opinions expressed are solely those of the author, and do not reflect the official views of AMSAT-NA. Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite program! Subscription settings: http://amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb
[amsat-bb] NO EJECTION MASS Propulsion
It doesn't violate any laws of physics if you are expending power from photovoltaics to propel your spacecraft. For example, you could push against the Earth's magnetic field to get a satellite into a higher orbit. This article seems to confirm this model, although they don't know what they are pushing against: http://www.wired.co.uk/news/archive/2014-07/31/nasa-validates-impossible-space-drive I agree that this is probably nonsense, but maybe it isn't. ___ Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author. Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite program! Subscription settings: http://amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb
[amsat-bb] Rosetta probe has rendezvoused with comet
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sciencetech/article-2715387/Rosettas-best-view-Esa-releases-incredible-images-comet-just-620-miles-away-spacecraft-closes-in.html The space probe has passed within 1,000 kilometers of the comet and is maneuvering to match velocity. The space probe took an amazing photo. (Ugliest looking comet that I have ever seen!) The space probe will send a lander to the comet's surface. (Next year, maybe?) Unfortunately, the European Space Agency is not as open with their data as the American space agency is. They let their people study the photos first before they release them to the public. ___ Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of 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] SatPC32 with dual radios
Larry, So you need to match the Baud Rate on the radio and in the software by: 1. Looking in Menu Item 14 of the FT-817 (hold down the F Key for couple seconds to access, then rotate the left knob to change to item '14') 2. Matching the radio baud rate setting with the Baud Rate setting in SatPC32, ...On SatPC32, to get to the Baud Rate setting, you need to click the Model pull down in the Radio Setup Window, and switch that setting to Baudrate, then set the baud rate match the radio (best to do 38,400). Lastly, you may need to enable RTS +12V to power the USB Level Converter in your cable... Hope this Helps, Mike W4UOO On Fri, Aug 1, 2014 at 2:20 PM, Larry Ryan llryan...@gmail.com wrote: I am trying to set up SatPC32 ver 12.8c unregistered with two FT-817s. My problem is that there is no CAT control on radio 1. Radio 2 works perfectly. Here is the setup: Radio 1, com port 2, delay 70 (tried 110 also) Radio 2, com port 5 Checked Atom. RX/TX change only (no other boxes checked but tried the others) As I change from sat to sat, Radio 2 will change freq and be steered but there is no response from Radio 1 If I remove Radio 2 (unplug the USB cable) and configure only a radio 1, there is no CAT control of radio 1. Computer is an HP Mini running Win7 Watching Device Manager, I can unplug either USB cable and see port 2 or port 5 come and go as I plug and unplug. I have switched radios then switched the CAT USB cables (they are FTDI). Still radio 1 does not change. Leaving the radios plugged in to the same computer, I exited SatPC32 and started HRD and tested for CAT operation on each radio one at a time and they both work. My question: Why no CAT for radio 1? Why no error message? Are there any other troubleshooting steps I can take? I have searched just about everywhere on-line and see no one else having this problem. I have found that many have success with the dual non-duplex transceivers configuration. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks, Larry W7DGP ___ Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author. Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite program! Subscription settings: http://amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb -- Thanks, Mike Sprenger (37.9167N 81.1244W is the Summit) ___ Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of 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] Dual IC706 MKII-G operation
Tom, I tested two radios on the Radio Shack USB Scanner cable to 2 ICOM radios simultaneously. Works great ! If you Connect, from the 1/8 mono male plug to a 1/8 Female to 2 1/8 Male Mono Y Cord to the *Remote *1/8 connection on each 706 radio as shown on P.12 of 706MKIIG Manual (make sure that the 2 long Stereo to mono adapter is in line). Follow instructions to install drivers, don't plug in the USB cable to the computer before the instructions say to plug it in, this can be a big problem in some cases.. On the 706MKII G: The goal here is to do 2 things, 1. To set the CI-V addresses on the 2 radios to 2 different addresses, by default, they are set to the same address, which is probably 58H 1. Thus, you only need to change 1 radio, and confirm the setting on the other radio so that you can set up SatPC32 accordingly. 2. To set the Baud Rate to 19,200 on both radios 3. Check 2 other settings, make sure they're at the defaults. *Here we go, steps to get this done:(I verified on my 703, should be very close)* *Go into the Setup Menu by doing the following: (This is from the 706 manual)* D Initial set mode operation ➀*Push [POWER] for 2 sec. to turn power OFF.* ➁*While pushing [LOCK] push [POWER]* to turn power ON. •Initial set mode is selected and one of its items appears. (These items are on page 50-55) *.go to Here's your needed Settings* ➂*Push [MENU] one or more times to select the* *desired item.* * This is how you Scroll through the settings* •[M-CH] or [Y]/[Z] can also be used. ➃Rotate the main dial to set the values or conditions for the selected item. *This is how you change the actual Setting* *Once complete, hold down the Power button for 2 Seconds to power off, then power back on.* *Your *needed Settings (These options are shown on Manual Page 55) Scroll to Menu Option 34 by *Pushing the [MENU] one or more times* until you see: * 34 CI-V Address:* You need to decide which Radio is considered #1 and which is #2 On Radio #1 set Menu Option 34 to: 58H(Rotate the Main Dial to change if needed) On Radio #2 set Menu Option 34 to: 50H(Rotate the Main Dial to change) Keep these 2 settings handy, you'll need them when configuring SATPC32. Scroll to Menu Option 35 by *Pushing the [MENU] one or more times* until you see: * 35 CI-V Baud:* Set to 19200 on both Radios Scroll to Menu Option 36 by *Pushing the [MENU] one or more times* until you see: * 36 CI-V Trn* Set to On (Rotate the Main Dial to change if needed) Scroll to Menu Option 37 by *Pushing the [MENU] one or more times* until you see: *37 CI-V 735* Set to Off (Rotate the Main Dial to change if needed) Now the 2 radios should have the correct settings: You can review the settings if you like, by scrolling through them by Pushing the [MENU] one or more times, then when finished, hold down the Power button for 2 Seconds to power off, then power back on. Connect the USB adapter to the Computer (follow the instructions before you plug in the USB adaptor), then configure the SATPC32 using the CI-V addresses from above...on which ever Com Port the USB adapter is using My suggested addresses: 58 for Radio 1 50 for Radio 2 Baud Rate: 19,200 Com Port Number will be the same for both radios because they use the same USB interface. That is fine... -- Thanks, Mike Sprenger W4UOO (37.9167N 81.1244W is the Summit) On Thu, Jul 31, 2014 at 10:10 AM, Tom Warren mtn...@hartcom.net wrote: Eric, Thanks for you input. I do have an additional question…... about the need of CT-17 level converter as noted in the owners manual, but I think Mike will answer it when he replies. This, to me, is the last piece of the puzzle (and my confusion). Is the ‘Y' adaptor cable to be used ‘in conjunction’ with the CI-V level converter or…..’in place of ' the CI-V level converter? Again, I’m really impressed with the helpful responses I’ve received from this group, thank you. I feel like I’m almost there ;0) 73 Tom ps; from the looks of the archives, you have been involved in helping others for a long time !! On Jul 31, 2014, at 1:50 AM, Erich Eichmann erich.eichm...@t-online.de wrote: Tom, as Paul wrote already change the Icom address of one of the IC-706MKIIGs and enter the two addresses in the Radio 1 section of menu Radio Setup. You can connect both radios to a single Icom CAT cable by using an Y-adapter on the radio side of the CAT cable. Make sure that the CAT cable works on Windows 7 and 8, see the reply of Mike, W4UOO. When the program starts the radio with the first of the two addresses will run as the RX. In menu Radio Setup check the option Autom. RX/TX Change. The program will then automatically change the roles of both radios as RX and TX. when you switch between u/v and v/u sats and you don't need
Re: [amsat-bb] Dual IC706 MKII-G operation
Tom, Radio Shack 20-546 works fine and I find in stock in the stores. Look in the scanner area. Comes with right drivers on CD The older 20-047 models are fine too. Be sure to use the stereo to mono adapter that comes with it and plug the mono plug into the CI-5 connector of the radio. Ive used this on many radios of these models: IC-910H IC-9100 IC-703 IC-7600 Your mileage may vary... (With a F stereo 1/8 to M 8pin mini din wired properly this USB adapter works for FT-817 also...) Thanks, Mike W4UOO Sent from my iPhone On Jul 30, 2014, at 8:09 AM, Tom Warren mtn...@hartcom.net wrote: Hello to the group…….. Does anyone have the specifics on how to setup two IC706 MKII-G’s for satellite ssb/cw operation (duplex). I’ve done a bit of browsing and read the manual but remain confused on the hardware needed when using my Compaq laptop (no serial port), only USB’s. Any advise would be appreciated. 73 Tom W4TMW ___ Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of 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] Mars satellites' orbits changed to avoid comet tail
When I first heard this story on the radio, I had to check the calender to see if it was April First, but it is a real story. A comet was discovered early last year coming up from below the plane of the ecliptic. It is named after the Siding Spring Observatory in Australia where it was spotted in a 20 inch scope. It is expected to pass Mars at a distance of 132,000 kilometers on October 19th. For scale, that is about a third of the distance from the Earth to the Moon. No comet has ever been recorded coming that close to the Earth. After this near-miss (George Carlin would say, near-hit), Mars will pass through the dust tail of the comet 90 minutes later. NASA and JPL want their satellites to be on the other side of Mars when this happens. http://mars.nasa.gov/comets/sidingspring/ http://news.sciencemag.org/physics/2014/07/comet-fireworks-mars http://mars.nasa.gov/news/whatsnew/index.cfm?FuseAction=ShowNewsNewsID=1675 http://www.jpl.nasa.gov/news/news.php?release=2014-244 Mike KI6ADN ___ Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of 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] The ERP Blues
Bridge: Nobody loves me but AO-07 ...and She could be jiving me too Repeat On Jun 7, 2014, at 8:12 AM, JoAnne Maenpaa k9...@comcast.net wrote: The ERP Blues by W5PFG Excellent indeed! I'm reminded of the fellow who was driving to a hamfest when a wheel fell off his car. He sang, You Picked a Fine Time to Leave Me Loose Wheel. (With apologies to Kenny Rogers) -- 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] Balloon Launch June 7th from SE Michigan
Overview of the Livonia Amateur Radio Club Balloon Launch Balloon Designator : K8UNS Who? Club: Livonia Amateur Radio Club Club Address: P.O. Box 51532, Livonia, Michigan 48151-5532 Club Email Address: k8...@arrl.net Club Web Site: www.livoniaarc.com Balloon Project Web Site: k8uns.org/high-altitude-balloon-project/ When? Morning of June 7th. Planning to launch between 9 and 10AM. If winds are an issue at arrival, we can notify all parties involved for a 1 hour postponement or cancellation. What? Payload Container Weight: 5lbs 4oz Dimensions: 14” x 10” x 10” Material: Rigid foam pink insulation wrapped with Ducting Foil Tape Payload Contents Beacon 146.46MHz FM 110mW voice beacon Identification and where to find more information ATV Transmitter 439.25MHz 1W Fast Scan television transmitter. Circular Horizontal Antenna suspended approximately 1 foot below payload box. Video overlay with current GPS Coordinates / Identifier / Speed and Direction APRS Transmitter 144.39MHz Packet Transmitter GPS Positioning with internal / external temperature, battery voltage and identifier Current positioning via radio or via the web - http://aprs.fi/info/?call=K8UNS-11 Map View: http://aprs.fi/#!call=a%2FK8UNS-11 Why? Because we are Amateur Radio Operators and we love science. The ability to track a balloon at 100,000 feet, take photos of the upper atmosphere has furthered interest in our hobby and our club. This project has inspired many smaller, similarly related projects by members of our club. We’ve had more participation and interest in this project, than most other projects we’ve run. Clubs around Michigan and Ohio have heard about this launch and are waiting for the launch. We're interested in reception reports of our balloon. Send us a note a let us know if you heard our beacon or transmitters. Delivery System Balloon Kaymont 1200g Balloon Diameter at launch: 4.88 meters (16 feet) Ascent Rate: 5 meters (16.4 feet) / second Color: White Material: Latex Supplier: Kaymont Balloons, NY - http://kaymontballoons.com/ Parachute RocketMan 6.5 foot Diameter Cord 50lb breaking strength Nylon cord. The cordage is used to tether the balloon to the parachute, and from the parachute to the balloon. Three feet from payload to parachute and 5 feet from parachute to balloon. Where? Because of the changes in winds, final launch location will be decided 12 hours prior to launch. Winds will be re-checked the morning of the launch, and a “Go Ahead” will be determined then. A final analysis of ground based wind-speed will be the final “Go/No Go” deciding factor upon arrival at the launch site. Our prediction tool (http://predict.habhub.org)only goes 180 hours out from the present time, so you may have to adjust the dates in the predictions below. Ionia Recreational Area (Launch Site #1) 42.9444N, 85.1335W 2880 West David Highway Ionia, MI 48846 http://predict.habhub.org/#!/uuid=2125a57170d3341a78d372d937b54bbe0bef89ec Lake Hudson Recreation Area (Launch Site #2) 41.8405N, 84.2739W 5505 Morey Highway Clayton,MI 49235 http://predict.habhub.org/#!/uuid=db2dbf42d2c3cec4343bf6b1f124f58d372834f5 Alternates Pinckney State Recreation Area 42.4126N, 84.0351W 8555 Silver Hill Road Brighton, MI 48116 http://predict.habhub.org/#!/uuid=e5368572c5de65c7b504b90d930c4bf837d1700e Waterloo Recreation Area 42.3115N, 84.201W 16346 McClure Road Chelsea, MI 48118 http://predict.habhub.org/#!/uuid=00ae117b2d763cb92257b98f61961c4397daeb3d 73, K8UNS, Livonia Amateur Radio Club ___ Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of 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] Cub Scout Space Camp Theme
Suggestions for your prizes in the treasure hunt: eBay has a category, CollectiblesHistorical Memorabilia Astronauts Space Travel. 1) Space themed postage stamps. (You can get these for a song) 2) Russian metal pin badges. (You can get a dozen for around a dollar each) 3) American embroidered patches (although there are some bargains, 5 to 10 dollars each is the rule) 4) Styrofoam gliders. I got 5 for $5.75 on eBay. (bring paper clips for when they lose the propellers) http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItemitem=350929428088 P.S.: If you have any small vacuum tubes, the kids will probably treat them like alien artifacts. ___ Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author. Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite program! Subscription settings: http://amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb
[amsat-bb] Appearing on http://www.ariss.net/
Used to be able to show up on the ariss.net web page when I digi my position via the ISS, now I can't figure out what I've done to cause it to not work any longer(and I can successfully appear by using the new-n paradigm on terrestrial APRS on 144.39) It's not an RF path problem, I can Digi via the ISS no problem on 145.825, hearing my return packets from the ISS. I've digi'ed dozens via the ISS, yet, I can no longer gateway to the ARISS web page. Referring to this page: http://www.aprs.org/iss-faq.html ISS145.825145.825ARISS | APRSAT | WIDEAdding an optional SGATE,WIDE on your path allows your I have tried to digi via ARISS using several paths, some of which are: CQ,ARISS,SGATE,WIDE CQ,ARISS,SGATE,WIDE CQ,ARISS,WIDE1-1 So, 2 questions, using UI-View32: 1. What's the most common Is there something that could cause it *not* to gateway to the www.ariss.net page ? 2. What is the Digi Path to end up on www.ariss.net ? -- Thanks, Mike W4UOO (37.9167N 81.1244W is the Summit) ___ Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of 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] Appearing on http://www.ariss.net/
The goal overall, is to get the digi functionality working via the ISS, to use the capability live/attended for educational value part of the Radio Merit badge work for scouting. Is my intended use inappropriate ? Being a technical question, is the Amsat-BB right vehicle for a technical discussion as to why I'm no longer able to digi via the ISS or shall I look elsewhere ? On Mon, May 26, 2014 at 11:58 AM, Robert Bruninga bruni...@usna.edu wrote: The beacon while-unattended into a very valuable limited channel such as the ISS and PCSAT digipeaters are disappointing to me. The purpose of the APRS digipeaters in space are for humans to contact humans, or for the rare -out-in-the-atlantic or Pacific lone traveler or experiment. The unattended beacons are intereference to that mission and are not welcome. Bob, WB4aPR On Mon, May 26, 2014 at 11:24 AM, Clayton Coleman kayakfis...@gmail.comwrote: These days I'm finding less and less stations on APRS via the ISS. This is a major reason as to why packets digipeated by the ISS aren't making it into the terrestrial APRS Internet Service. If there are only one or two stations within your mutual footprint and they can't hear very well, chances are your position digipeated by the ISS won't be heard by them. Therein lies your problem and why your packets aren't making it to the Internet. It is no fault of the APRS-IS or the ISS digipeater. I was on a pass this morning, 63 degree elevation, that covered most of the western half of the United States. Of that entire pass I only copied 5 stations, all of which were automated with no live individuals at the keyboard. I was getting a 100% solid copy of the ISS. I've never quiet understood the fascination with transmitting a packet and showing up on the Internet. Nowadays there's an app for that. The APRS-IS, ISS digipeater, and our terrestrial APRS networks are great resources. Unfortunately operating trends come and go and I think we are in a down cycle with less people active on the ISS digipeater over North America. 73 Clayton W5PFG On Mon, May 26, 2014 at 10:10 AM, Mike Sprenger mikespren...@gmail.com wrote: Used to be able to show up on the ariss.net web page when I digi my position via the ISS, now I can't figure out what I've done to cause it to not work any longer(and I can successfully appear by using the new-n paradigm on terrestrial APRS on 144.39) It's not an RF path problem, I can Digi via the ISS no problem on 145.825, hearing my return packets from the ISS. I've digi'ed dozens via the ISS, yet, I can no longer gateway to the ARISS web page. Referring to this page: http://www.aprs.org/iss-faq.html ISS145.825145.825ARISS | APRSAT | WIDEAdding an optional SGATE,WIDE on your path allows your I have tried to digi via ARISS using several paths, some of which are: CQ,ARISS,SGATE,WIDE CQ,ARISS,SGATE,WIDE CQ,ARISS,WIDE1-1 So, 2 questions, using UI-View32: 1. What's the most common Is there something that could cause it *not* to gateway to the www.ariss.net page ? 2. What is the Digi Path to end up on www.ariss.net ? -- Thanks, Mike W4UOO (37.9167N 81.1244W is the Summit) ___ Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of 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 -- Thanks, Mike Sprenger (37.9167N 81.1244W is the Summit) ___ Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of 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] Cub Scout Space Camp Theme
Rich, Cool, to expand on the idea: With the hidden transmitter hunt, the clues could be voice recording playing out of the hidden transmitter. which they get clues for one phase of their day, then, tell them for the next phase, make this antenna, and hook to handheld, and go find the thing thats been giving instructions...make sure security group nows what you're hiding for a transmitter and don't put it in a piece of Pipe. For the clues, feed the hidden transmitter with an iPod output with 1 long audio file that loops on the ipod. Record the clue, followed by 1 min of silence, followed by another clue, silence, clue, silence and set that one audio file to to play as a loop feeding the hidden transmitter... maybe another transmitter with clues on how to make the antenna, where the instruction paper is hidden, etc... We did the tape measure antennas at the National Scouting Jamboree last summer, effective. 1/2 PVC pipe, tape, and hose clamps, and a piece of coax with BNC on one end. 73 Mike W4UOO On Sun, May 25, 2014 at 6:42 PM, Rich/wa4bue richard.s...@verizon.netwrote: Great idea. This one is clues to answer questions. Maybe we can do that too! - Original Message - *From:* Mike Sprenger mikespren...@gmail.com *To:* Rich/wa4bue richard.s...@verizon.net *Sent:* Sunday, May 25, 2014 5:58 PM *Subject:* Re: [amsat-bb] Cub Scout Space Camp Theme If doing a treasure hunt, do you make a Tape measure yagi for 2 meters with a handheld and search for a small hidden transmitter outside ? On Sun, May 25, 2014 at 11:07 AM, Rich/wa4bue richard.s...@verizon.netwrote: That was over 2 years ago, but I am sure I can find something. Â It might take a while. So far we are looking at: A short talk On The Air QSOs RECEIVE WEATHER SAT IN ABSENCE of OSCAR A treasure hunt using clues dealing with space history and technology. Â That might add up to 2 - 2.5 hours of activities and learning. Now new question Ideas for CLUES and finds? - Original Message - From: gkc...@go-express.net To: Rich/wa4bue richard.s...@verizon.net Sent: Sunday, May 25, 2014 10:29 AM Subject: Re: [amsat-bb] Cub Scout Space Camp Theme Any chance you have a copy that I can borrow? George -Original Message- From: Rich/wa4bue richard.s...@verizon.net Sent: Sunday, May 25, 2014 06:25 To: gkc...@go-express.net Subject: Re: [amsat-bb] Cub Scout Space Camp Theme Members of our group certified as Boy Scout Merit Badge councilors several years ago but never got called. We are no longer certified. Â We did produce a DVD showing scouts in amateur radio. Â We provided 45 DVDs one for each troop. - Original Message - From: gkc...@go-express.net To: Rich/wa4bue richard.s...@verizon.net Sent: Saturday, May 24, 2014 10:20 PM Subject: Re: [amsat-bb] Cub Scout Space Camp Theme Not quite related to what you are doing. 5 of us will conduct a 4 hour class for scouts wishing to achieve the Radio merit badge. 6 times! Yes, twic a day, two groups, three weeks. We don't know yet how many in each class! I am taking the first hour of each and preparing a power point presentation. 73 George WA5KBH -Original Message- From: Rich/wa4bue richard.s...@verizon.net Sent: Saturday, May 24, 2014 13:59 To: Mark Spencer wa8...@comcast.net, AMSAT BB amsat-bb@amsat.org , 'Johnson, Debra K1DMJ' djohn...@arrl.org Subject: Re: [amsat-bb] Cub Scout Space Camp Theme WX SAT GREAT IDEA. Which one? Â Guess there are more then one. - Original Message - From: Mark Spencer wa8...@comcast.net To: AMSAT BB amsat-bb@amsat.org; 'Johnson, Debra K1DMJ' djohn...@arrl.org Sent: Saturday, May 24, 2014 9:53 AM Subject: [amsat-bb] Cub Scout Space Camp Theme Rich, Good question with a bazillion answers. Â It all depends on what the venue will be. Â Small groups, large groups, are they looking for introductory material or something in depth, will the timing be during a pass, what do you want to accomplish.lots of things impact what will be presented. I'd suggest you look into presenting something that matches a requirement to satisfy an award the scouts can walk away with. Â Perhaps a requirement for a Bear Arrow Point Award. Â I saw major categories for: Space Weather Radio Electricity Maps Each category has some requirements that could be addressed during your presentation. Â In my mind, setting up to take a NOAA satellite pass might fit into a number of these categories (of course it all depends on when the scouts will be in the area). This would give you connections to all the categories listed above. Â You might have the scouts make a model of a CubeSat and then witness a FunCube pass so they can see the data (graphs) that are the outcome of the telemetry (interpreting the graphs would be pretty heady stuff of a scout camp venue). In any event, you're going to have your hands full between
[amsat-bb] Wouxun UV8D possible full duplex HT ?
The review says it can receive two frequencies at once and can do cross band repeat. http://www.miklor.com/COM/Review_UV8D.php Mike kc9doa ___ Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author. Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite program! Subscription settings: http://amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb
[amsat-bb] LituanicaSat-1 OSCAR
Hi all, wouldn't it be fair to assign an OSCAR number to LituanicaSat-1? 73 Mike DK3WN ___ Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author. 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: LituanicaSAT-1
Hi, heavy traffic over Europe... heard EA1JM, LY1R, LY5N, LY2WR, M0SAT, LY2BRA, UR3CTB, SP9TTX, RL6MR ... 73 Mike DK3WN -Ursprüngliche Nachricht- Von: amsat-bb-boun...@amsat.org [mailto:amsat-bb-boun...@amsat.org] Im Auftrag von PY5LF Gesendet: Donnerstag, 1. Mai 2014 12:34 An: AMSAT-BB@amsat.org Betreff: [amsat-bb] LituanicaSAT-1 Hi The LituanicaSAT-1 has just passed over South America working nicely . Only the signal is a little weak . 73 PY5LF Luciano Fabricio Curitiba-PR-BR 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] Re: LituanicaSAT-1 TLE Confirmation
... correct 73 Mike DK3WN -Ursprüngliche Nachricht- Von: amsat-bb-boun...@amsat.org [mailto:amsat-bb-boun...@amsat.org] Im Auftrag von Paul Stoetzer Gesendet: Mittwoch, 30. April 2014 15:17 An: amsat-bb@amsat.org Betreff: [amsat-bb] LituanicaSAT-1 TLE Confirmation Can anyone confirm if these are the proper TLEs for LituanicaSAT-1? From Celestrak, it's object 39569U, other sources seem to give a different object number. LITUANICASAT-1 1 39569U 98067EN 14120.05707906 .00127956 0-0 12069-2 0 1884 2 39569 51.6459 334.7226 0006240 190.0958 300.7756 15.66112809 9450 73, Paul, N8HM ___ Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of 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: Wouxun KG-UV8D
On Saturday, April 12, 2014, Paul Stoetzer n...@arrl.net wrote: Just the Kenwood TH-D72A. 73, Paul, N8HM If the Kenwood is full-duplex, why don't they claim that anywhere in their literature? Mike N4MHO ___ Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author. 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: Wouxun KG-UV8D
On Sunday, April 13, 2014, Andrew Glasbrenner glasbren...@mindspring.com wrote: http://www.kenwoodusa.com/UserFiles/File/UnitedStates/Communications/AMA/Man uals/TH-D72_CDROM_English.pdf Take a look at page 38 of the above manual PDF. It does it, they just don't realize what this particular feature means to us... 73, Drew KO4MA So it does! Probably because the manual has no mention of satellite operation at all. Thx and 73 Mike N4MHO ___ Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author. 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 is on 145.850 +/-
Hi Nick, thats LituanicaSat-1 - # 39569 at 145.850 MHz 73 Mike DK3WN Nick Pugh K5QXJ quadp...@bellsouth.net hat am 8. April 2014 um 12:10 geschrieben: I see a sat on 145.850 MHz +/- Doppler with probably 9.6 kbs can someone on the list tell me what sat this is and it cat # Thanks nick Office 337 593 8700 Cell 337 258 2527 Helping UL become a world Class Engineering and Educational School ___ Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author. Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite program! Subscription settings: http://amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb ___ Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author. Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite program! Subscription settings: http://amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb
[amsat-bb] Re: Es'HailSat-2 will carry two geostationary Phase 4 amateur radio transponders !!
Wow, this would be great if we are in the footprint. I might finally get a chance to use the 2.4 GHz transverter I built back in the AO-40 days. And with the cheap LNB's we've been playing with on 10 GHz, receive would be pretty easy. I built a 10 GHz receive system here to monitor my 10 GHz beacon on a mountain for around $15. Uses a surplus DSS dish and my FUNcube for an IF. Here's a typical type LNB we've been playing with. They work well! 10.4 GHz would come out at ~ 650 MHz. http://www.amazon.com/Strong-Digital-Universal-Single-Performance/dp/B0089DYOCA/ref=pd_sim_misc_5?ie=UTF8refRID=154ARP344P2R526BMW6Z Mike On 3/23/2014 8:31 AM, Gary Joe Mayfield wrote: I checked my calendar. It is not April 1st! Peter, Any guess as to the longitude of the satellite? 73, Joe kk0sd -Original Message- From: amsat-bb-boun...@amsat.org [mailto:amsat-bb-boun...@amsat.org] On Behalf Of Peter Guelzow Sent: Sunday, March 23, 2014 6:25 AM To: AMSAT; AMSAT - Forum Subject: [amsat-bb] Es'HailSat-2 will carry two geostationary Phase 4 amateur radio transponders !! Es'HailSat-2 will carry two geostationary Phase 4 amateur radio transponders !! As a result of a concept proposed by the Qatar Amateur Radio Society, Es' Hailsat, the Qatar Satellite Company, have announced that their new, geostationary, Es'HailSat-2 communications spacecraft will provide transponders for use by radio amateurs. The spacecraft is expected to be ready for launch by the end of 2016. Es'HailSat-2 will provide a 250kHz linear transponder intended for conventional analogue operations in addition to another transponder which will have an 8MHz bandwidth. The latter transponder is intended for experimental digital modulation schemes and DVB amateur television. Precise uplink and downlink frequencies remain to be finalized but the uplinks will be in the 2.40-2.45GHz and the downlinks in the 10.450-10.500GHz amateur satellite service allocations Both transponders will have broad beam antennas to provide full coverage over about 1/3rd of the earth's surface. Precise operational plans will be finalised over the coming months but it is anticipated that only quite simple ground equipment will be required to use this satellite. A team of amateurs, led by Peter Guelzow DB2OS (President of AMSAT-DL) are providing technical support to this ground breaking project which is expected to provide an exciting new phase of activity for radio amateurs for the 21st century. -- 73, Mike, N1JEZ A closed mouth gathers no feet ___ Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author. Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite program! Subscription settings: http://amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb
[amsat-bb] Re: Ham Video
Hi Gaston, Is 2395 MHz what will be used routinely? I notice that 2422-2437 MHz is listed as primary and 2369-2396 MHz is listed as 'contingency'. I'm in the process of updating the AMSAT Frequency Guide and this info would be helpful. Tnx! Mike On 3/23/2014 9:29 AM, Gaston Bertels wrote: Ham Video now transmitting on 2395MHz at 2.0 MS/s 73, Gaston - ON4WF -- 73, Mike, N1JEZ A closed mouth gathers no feet ___ Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author. Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite program! Subscription settings: http://amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb
[amsat-bb] Uni-Trac 2003 Parallel Port Version - Any Users out there ?
Greetings, I'm still running a Uni-Trac Parallel port interface with ZL2AMD's Uni-Trac 3.0.b software on Windows XP to control a Yaesu G5400B. Yes its old, and yes, it works fine. It even has DDE capability to run it from SATPC32, which is credited to DK1TB (Erich - SATPC32 Author). Question, is there anyone out there using this tracker on an O/S later/other than Windows XP ? (If so, I'd be interested in the details) -- 73 Mike ___ Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author. 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: G3RUH plan 13 algorithm help
Hi Norm, RAAN = right ascension of the ascending node http://www.amsat.org/amsat/keps/kepmodel.html#raan 73 Mike Dk3WN -Ursprüngliche Nachricht- Von: amsat-bb-boun...@amsat.org [mailto:amsat-bb-boun...@amsat.org] Im Auftrag von Lizeth Norman Gesendet: Freitag, 24. Januar 2014 10:00 An: lt,amsat-bb@amsat.orggt, Betreff: [amsat-bb] G3RUH plan 13 algorithm help *HI all,Found this at this page:http://www.amsat.org/amsat/articles/g3ruh/111.html http://www.amsat.org/amsat/articles/g3ruh/111.htmlOrbit Plane:* Fixed (almost) with respect to the stars, in orientation defined by argument of perigee, inclination and RAAN. Origin: Earth's centre. X: Directed towards perigee Y: 90 degrees from perigee round the orbit in direction of satellite's motion Z: Perpendicular to orbit plane I think I understand most of the math in the algorithm. In the above context, what does RAAN mean? Sorry for being obtuse! Norm n3ykf ___ Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of 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: Auburn Sat
AubieSat-1 is silent since 31 December. http://www.dk3wn.info/p/?cat=76 AUBIESAT-1 1 37854U 11061E 14021.87832851 . 0-0 31709-3 0 6880 2 37854 101.7137 343.5646 0225294 117.0069 311.8373 14.87320301120938 73 Mike DK3WN -Ursprüngliche Nachricht- Von: amsat-bb-boun...@amsat.org [mailto:amsat-bb-boun...@amsat.org] Im Auftrag von Rich/wa4bue Gesendet: Freitag, 24. Januar 2014 19:46 An: amsat-bb@amsat.org Betreff: [amsat-bb] Auburn Sat Is the Auburn Sat operational? Are the KEPS in the Celtex? What is it's number. Just worked W1AW/2 FM 30 on SO 50 Pass. The new K4AMG circular M2 antennas and AR2 SW Preamps are working great. Will be on other birds this weekend as time permits. God Bless W4BUE K4AMG Club ___ Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of 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] Fitsat-1
I arrived home yesterday and found a rather large package in my mailbox. The return address was from the FITSAT-1 (Niwaka) Team. Enclosed in the package was a document that reported on the two years of research, development, and measurement activities carried out by the FITSAT Project. Although it was in Japanese, the figures give a very good idea of the scope of this project. There were two missions for the satellite. The first was an experiment on transmitting images taken by the satellite at the high-speed of 115.2 kbps using 5.84 GHz microwave communication for the first time. The second was to create, for the first time, an artificial star using LEDs mounted on the outside of the satellite. Both of these missions were successful! I was fortunate to receive the 5.84 GHz downlink here in Vermont using my modified 5.76 GHz terrestrial microwave system. I have to say this was one of the most exciting times for me and ranks up there with the first successful AO-40 QSO I had using the 24 GHz downlink and the first time I successfully sent a command to AO-7! (I changed the beacon code speed) Congratulations to the FITSAT-1 team on a wonderful satellite and hope for more in the future! -- 73, Mike, N1JEZ AMSAT 29,649 A closed mouth gathers no feet ___ Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author. Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite program! Subscription settings: http://amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb
[amsat-bb] Lesson for the New Year
The lesson for the New Year is to get out and check your antennas!. Lately I have noticed the satellite signals were not as strong as i like. The, the other day I am out side looking at the antenna. Hmm, I thought it was parked due north, seems a bit east of north to me. Checked, yep the control says it is due north. I shoot it with a compass, yep, it is east of magnetic north. I scratch my head a bit, wait, should be west of magnetic north. That night I check it against polaris, and finally admit, it is almost 40 degrees east of where it should be. That will make the antenna system not work as well as it should. So today the antenna is down and being realigned as well as some other delayed maintenance.. Should be back up and running in a week. So, it's a good idea to go out and check, is the antenna really pointing the direction you think it is... -- Mike Herr WA6ARA DM-15dp Home of The QRP Ranch ___ Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author. Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite program! Subscription settings: http://amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb
[amsat-bb] ArduSat-X active
ArduSat-X active on 437.000 MHz FM CW 14:57:45 UTC wg9xfc-x e505 15:00:58 UTC wg9xfc-x a8.33 15:04:13 UTC wg9xfc-x d468 16:33:16 UTC wg9xfc-x e505 16:36:27 UTC wg9xfc-x a8.34 16:39:39 UTC wg9xfc-x d468 73 Mike DK3WN ___ Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author. Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite program! Subscription settings: http://amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb
[amsat-bb] AMSAT-NA 2013 Symposium Proceedings?
Is the 2013 Symposium Proceedings book going to be available for purchase ? ___ Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author. 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: Auburn sat
Rich, do you mean AubieSat-1 ? AUBIESAT-1,437473,145950,CW,FM,NOR,0,0,CW 73 Mike DK3WN -Ursprüngliche Nachricht- Von: amsat-bb-boun...@amsat.org [mailto:amsat-bb-boun...@amsat.org] Im Auftrag von Rich/wa4bue Gesendet: Donnerstag, 5. Dezember 2013 13:37 An: amsat-bb@amsat.org Betreff: [amsat-bb] Auburn sat Can some one send me the entry data for SATPC32 for the Auburn Sat? It is just great to see all the new birds. Rich W4BUE ___ Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author. Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite program! Subscription settings: http://amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb ___ Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author. Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite program! Subscription settings: http://amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb
[amsat-bb] Re: amsat-bb problems?
Thanks for the feedback everyone! Off to check with my web provider! Mike K4MPL ___ Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author. Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite program! Subscription settings: http://amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb
[amsat-bb] Panadapter for the FT-817
Hi Patrick, I think there are several advantages to adding the Panadapter interface. 1.) It uses the common IF of the FT-817, so it works with whatever band/mode you tune with the FT-817 - 160M through 432. The Funcube stays on 68.33 MHz. 2.) It's fully integrated with the FT-817, so no need to worry about accidentally transmitting in to your FunCube. (this was a big one for me!) 3.) It has band pass filtering on the 68.33 MHz common IF feed. Sensitivity is very good. I use it primarily with HDSDR. Using OmniRig within HDSDR linked to the FunCube creates a very powerful system. You lock the Funcube setting to 68.33 MHz (I actually use 68.32 to get away from the center channel spike). In HDSDR, the display is the actual FT-817 frequency. You now can tune either the FT-817 or HDSDR and they both track - The Funcube stays on 68.32 MHz so you always see ± 48 kHz of your center tuning (I use the original Funcube, so 96 kHz). HDSDR has DDE as well. I'm sure there is more and there are specific benefits for satellite work. Once you start working with a Panadapter on satellite, I don't think you'll ever want to go back to the old way. Seeing the whole transponder at once or the ability to record the full IQ bandwidth for post processing later is very powerful. (no more audio recorder to log qso's) The choice is really whether to use the FunCube standalone or integrated via the interface. Both of my FT-817's have the Interface! Mike On 12/1/2013 9:32 PM, Patrick STODDARD (WD9EWK/VA7EWK) wrote: To those who suggested I modify one of my FT-817NDs to have a panadapter interface and then use both the 817 and dongle on the downlink, what advantages would I have in doing that, instead of just using the dongle as the downlink receiver? I apologize if this is a silly question, but I'm wanting to learn more about what I can do with this dongle, by itself or alongside my existing gear. I'm looking forward to seeing N1JEZ's article in an upcoming AMSAT Journal, and will look at the link Mike suggested to learn more about this option.-- 73, Mike, N1JEZ A closed mouth gathers no feet ___ Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author. Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite program! Subscription settings: http://amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb
[amsat-bb] amsat-bb problems?
Hi All: I've not received any -bb email for a few days now ... if this is making it to the -bb would someone be kind enough to email me back ... Thanks, Mike K4MPL ___ Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author. 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
Hi Jerry, you can use MixW or google for Warbler. 73 Mike DK3WN jerry keeton jkb...@wildblue.net hat am 3. Dezember 2013 um 00:11 geschrieben: What software program is used to capture bpsk ? I see there are several of the just launched satellites that are send data 1200 BPSK . Jerry WB5LHD ___ Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of 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] WA6ARA to DM 16 only
I'm sorry, just realized, I am only going to DM16, on November 27th and 28th. Sorry for the mistake. -- Mike Herr WA6ARA DM-15dp Home of The QRP Ranch ___ Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author. Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite program! Subscription settings: http://amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb
[amsat-bb] Activating DM16 27 - 28 Nov
I'll be in Death Valley, DM16, 27 and 28 of November. Will be on AO-07, FO-29, VO-52 and maybe AO-73 -- Mike Herr WA6ARA DM-15dp Home of The QRP Ranch ___ Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author. 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: Triton-1 update #4 23 November 2013 08:30UTC - new Triton1 TLE available
Hi Drew,
try MixW - Packet Mode - PSK and OnlineKiss.
73 Mike
[130 Bytes KISS Frame (without CRC)]
ctrl: 68 PID: B3 {I22^} 103 Payload Bytes
from TRIV0 to TRIV0
1 DD 02 00 21 31 FF 7F 03 C0 45 E9 CE 00 00 00 01 27 61 20 E0
21 00 06 00 02 00 01 00 D0 12 BF 12 B0 13 8B 01 00 00 00 00 40
41 00 AF 02 78 02 B0 02 B5 00 00 00 00 01 00 00 00 00 00 00 00
61 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 CA FE 00
81 3A 00 85 01 A6 03 00 00 3C 00 8C 01 A7 03 00 00 00 FE 01 00
101 25 24 00
[130 Bytes KISS Frame (without CRC)]
ctrl: 68 PID: DB {I22^} 103 Payload Bytes
from TRIV0 to TRIV0
1 DD 02 00 21 31 FF 7F 03 E8 45 E9 CE 00 00 00 01 27 61 20 E0
21 00 06 00 02 00 01 00 50 12 3F 12 B4 12 96 01 00 00 00 00 40
41 00 AE 02 78 02 AF 02 B5 00 00 00 00 01 00 00 00 00 00 00 00
61 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 CA FE 00
81 3A 00 83 01 A7 03 00 00 3C 00 8C 01 A8 03 00 00 00 FE 01 00
101 29 24 00
-Ursprüngliche Nachricht-
Von: amsat-bb-boun...@amsat.org [mailto:amsat-bb-boun...@amsat.org] Im
Auftrag von Andrew Glasbrenner
Gesendet: Samstag, 23. November 2013 16:04
An: Wouter Jan Ubbels; amsat-bb@amsat.org
Betreff: [amsat-bb] Re: Triton-1 update #4 23 November 2013 08:30UTC - new
Triton1 TLE available
Triton-1 heard here at 1500UTC pass, every 15s or so.
Whats the easiest solution to decode the telemetry?
73, Drew KO4MA
-Original Message-
From: Wouter Jan Ubbels w.j.ubb...@isispace.nl
Sent: Nov 23, 2013 3:40 AM
To: amsat-bb@amsat.org
Subject: [amsat-bb] Triton-1 update #4 23 November 2013 08:30UTC - new
Triton1 TLE available
Hi all,
New TLE's for the DNEPR launch have been issued, we believe that
Triton-1 is object M.
2013-066M
1 39427U 13066M 13326.98436826 -.2391 0-0 -39688-3 0 10
2 39427 97.7901 39.5474 0120424 185.3601 174.6374 14.64539763 201
Meanwhile, Triton-1 is still in nominal mode, transmitting AX.25 BPSK
on 145.822MHz. Reception reports, especially in case the satellite is
in safe mode (transmitting the safe mode CW beacon) are welcome!
73 on behalf of the team,
Wouter Jan Ubbels PE4WJ
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[amsat-bb] Re: too many satellites
Hi Bob, I will try to help you ... lesson 1 is here : http://www.dk3wn.info/p/?p=38750 73 Mike DK3WN PS: more to come soon ... -Ursprüngliche Nachricht- Von: amsat-bb-boun...@amsat.org [mailto:amsat-bb-boun...@amsat.org] Im Auftrag von Bob- W7LRD Gesendet: Samstag, 23. November 2013 19:50 An: amsat-bb@amsat.org Betreff: [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 ___ Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author. 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: Triton-1 update #4 23 November 2013 08:30UTC - new Triton1 TLE available
Hi Shamai,
this is correct. You need a TNC emulation and a software which decodes the
data into a kiss file. See my latest blog entry :
http://www.dk3wn.info/p/?p=38750
The next step is to decode the kiss file - I need more information from the
TRITON team. If they give me the information I can write the decoder
software in the usual matter.
Shalom, Shalom
MIke
Von: Shamai Opfer [mailto:4z1ws@gmail.com]
Gesendet: Samstag, 23. November 2013 21:14
An: Mike Rupprecht
Cc: Andrew Glasbrenner; Wouter Jan Ubbels; amsat bb
Betreff: Re: [amsat-bb] Re: Triton-1 update #4 23 November 2013 08:30UTC -
new Triton1 TLE available
Hi Mike,
I selected in MIXW the modem called VHF 1200 baud (Satellite PSK) and
checked Emulate KISS TNC on TNC emulation port - the only place I found
KISS mentioned in MIXW..
What I got is this...:
TRIV0/-12*TRIV0UNKN,?
TRIV0/-13*/'-8TRIV0UNKN,?
TRIV0/-13*TRIV0UNKN,?
I guess I am missing something...? since I noticed that you decoded a full
HEX stream
I am using MIXW version 3.1.1
Thanks!
shamai
On Sat, Nov 23, 2013 at 6:37 PM, Mike Rupprecht m...@mike-rupprecht.de
wrote:
Hi Drew,
try MixW - Packet Mode - PSK and OnlineKiss.
73 Mike
[130 Bytes KISS Frame (without CRC)]
ctrl: 68 PID: B3 {I22^} 103 Payload Bytes
from TRIV0 to TRIV0
1 DD 02 00 21 31 FF 7F 03 C0 45 E9 CE 00 00 00 01 27 61 20 E0
21 00 06 00 02 00 01 00 D0 12 BF 12 B0 13 8B 01 00 00 00 00 40
41 00 AF 02 78 02 B0 02 B5 00 00 00 00 01 00 00 00 00 00 00 00
61 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 CA FE 00
81 3A 00 85 01 A6 03 00 00 3C 00 8C 01 A7 03 00 00 00 FE 01 00
101 25 24 00
[130 Bytes KISS Frame (without CRC)]
ctrl: 68 PID: DB {I22^} 103 Payload Bytes
from TRIV0 to TRIV0
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-Ursprüngliche Nachricht-
Von: amsat-bb-boun...@amsat.org [mailto:amsat-bb-boun...@amsat.org] Im
Auftrag von Andrew Glasbrenner
Gesendet: Samstag, 23. November 2013 16:04
An: Wouter Jan Ubbels; amsat-bb@amsat.org
Betreff: [amsat-bb] Re: Triton-1 update #4 23 November 2013 08:30UTC - new
Triton1 TLE available
Triton-1 heard here at 1500UTC pass, every 15s or so.
Whats the easiest solution to decode the telemetry?
73, Drew KO4MA
-Original Message-
From: Wouter Jan Ubbels w.j.ubb...@isispace.nl
Sent: Nov 23, 2013 3:40 AM
To: amsat-bb@amsat.org
Subject: [amsat-bb] Triton-1 update #4 23 November 2013 08:30UTC - new
Triton1 TLE available
Hi all,
New TLE's for the DNEPR launch have been issued, we believe that
Triton-1 is object M.
2013-066M
1 39427U 13066M 13326.98436826 -.2391 0-0 -39688-3 0 10
2 39427 97.7901 39.5474 0120424 185.3601 174.6374 14.64539763 201
Meanwhile, Triton-1 is still in nominal mode, transmitting AX.25 BPSK
on 145.822MHz. Reception reports, especially in case the satellite is
in safe mode (transmitting the safe mode CW beacon) are welcome!
73 on behalf of the team,
Wouter Jan Ubbels PE4WJ
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[amsat-bb] Re: Dnepr - ADD
See here: http://www.ustream.tv/channel/krysaor-exa?fb_action_ids=669320073110476fb_a ction_types=og.likesfb_source=aggregationfb_aggregation_id=288381481237582 73 Mike DK3WN -Ursprüngliche Nachricht- Von: amsat-bb-boun...@amsat.org [mailto:amsat-bb-boun...@amsat.org] Im Auftrag von Clint Bradford Gesendet: Donnerstag, 21. November 2013 06:46 An: amsat-bb@amsat.org Betreff: [amsat-bb] Dnepr - ADD Russian Ministry of Defense says no live launch video. Wonder what this University will be showing??? http://live.cput.ac.za/ Clint ___ Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of 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: FT-736R Question
This is interesting. Is anyone able to get to the BatchPC site listed in the document? I get an Internal Server error. Mie On 11/17/2013 8:48 AM, Gregory Beat wrote: N6BIL developed a hardware widget (PIC and USB interface) for the Yaesu FT-736R to work as a FT-847 (Hardware Emulator). That address some issues. http://home.comcast.net/~tinkyr/736/N6BIL%20Hardware%20Emulator.htm -- 73, Mike, N1JEZ A closed mouth gathers no feet ___ Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author. Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite program! Subscription settings: http://amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb
[amsat-bb] Edmund Fitzgerald Special Event on SO-50
Livonia Amateur Radio Club will be hosting special event station W8F commemorating the 38th anniversary of the sinking of the Edmund Fitzgerald freighter on Lake Superior. We will be operating from Dossin Great Lakes Museum on Belle Isle, Detroit, MI this Saturday, November 12, 2013. We plan on being on the HF bands on Phone, CW and digital modes. We're also planning on being on SO-50 during the 1555 UTC and 1740 UTC passes. Detroit is in grid square EN82. QSL certificates are available via WA8DHP. www.livoniaarc.com 73, Mike, N8MR ___ Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author. 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 - amsat keps
I noticed today that SATPC32 failed on downloading keps from AMSAT. I found the URL had changed to http://ww2.amsat.org/amsat/ftp/keps/current/nasa.all (www was changed to ww2) Is this a permanent change? Maybe this was in response to the rebuild post hack? Mike -- 73, Mike, N1JEZ A closed mouth gathers no feet ___ Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author. Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite program! Subscription settings: http://amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb
[amsat-bb] Re: SATPC32 - amsat keps
Tnx Alan. It's a pretty simple change to Celestrak.SQF in SatPC32 to get back on track. Mike On 9/27/2013 8:41 AM, Alan wrote: Mike, You are most likely right about the cause. I will check with the folks doing the rebuild about the duration. Thanks for reporting this. 73s, Alan WA4SCA -Original Message- From: amsat-bb-boun...@amsat.org [mailto:amsat-bb-boun...@amsat.org] On Behalf Of Mike Seguin Sent: Friday, September 27, 2013 5:58 AM To: AMSAT BB Subject: [amsat-bb] SATPC32 - amsat keps I noticed today that SATPC32 failed on downloading keps from AMSAT. I found the URL had changed to http://ww2.amsat.org/amsat/ftp/keps/current/nasa.all (www was changed to ww2) Is this a permanent change? Maybe this was in response to the rebuild post hack? Mike -- 73, Mike, N1JEZ A closed mouth gathers no feet ___ Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author. Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite program! Subscription settings: http://amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb -- 73, Mike, N1JEZ A closed mouth gathers no feet ___ Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author. Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite program! Subscription settings: http://amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb
[amsat-bb] Bike Frame Polar Tracker
I saw this on the instructables site. http://www.instructables.com/id/Bicycle-Frame-Polar-Tracker/ Thought it was an interesting idea for maybe tracking the sun. But maybe the more mechanically inclined might be able to build on the idea and modify it a bit more for hamsat use. I have seen a lot of scrap bikes these days that look like they might yield a wealth of cheap bearings, AZ-EL mount, Chains, sprockets, ect. Mike N6IMF ___ Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author. Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite program! Subscription settings: http://amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb
[amsat-bb] Re: KKS-1 ?
Hi Jean-Pierre, today - 13:35 UTC 3 499 499 000 006 028 000 001 3 499 499 000 006 028 000 001 3 499 499 000 006 028 000 001 3 499 499 000 006 028 000 001 3 499 499 000 006 028 000 001 3 499 499 000 006 028 000 001 See more reports here http://www.dk3wn.info/p/?cat=30 73 Mike DK3WN -Ursprüngliche Nachricht- Von: amsat-bb-boun...@amsat.org [mailto:amsat-bb-boun...@amsat.org] Im Auftrag von Jean-Pierre Godet Gesendet: Samstag, 14. September 2013 16:25 An: amsat-bb@amsat.org Betreff: [amsat-bb] KKS-1 ? Hi my friends, Looks like the 437.385 kHz CW beacon of KISEKI KKS-1 doesn't work any more, last heard here (western Europe) on July 30th, orb. nr. 24250. I tried to listen to the last two orbits, nr 24918 very low and 24919 max. elev. 42 deg. in vain and will try again the next one. Could someone confirm ? Thanks. 73 ! J-P/F5YG -- Powered by Linux (Slackware 10.0 - kernel 2.4.26) ___ Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author. Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite program! Subscription settings: http://amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb ___ Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author. Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite program! Subscription settings: http://amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb
[amsat-bb] Re: IARU coordinated frequencies for LitSat-1
... Now you get a new transponder (due to the low orbit for a very limited time) but some still grumble. 73 Mike DK3WN -Ursprüngliche Nachricht- Von: amsat-bb-boun...@amsat.org [mailto:amsat-bb-boun...@amsat.org] Im Auftrag von i8cvs Gesendet: Donnerstag, 12. September 2013 05:08 An: n...@comcast.net; Amsat - BBs Betreff: [amsat-bb] Re: IARU coordinated frequencies for LitSat-1 - Original Message - From: n...@comcast.net To: amsat-bb@amsat.org Sent: Thursday, September 12, 2013 4:14 AM Subject: [amsat-bb] Re: IARU coordinated frequencies for LitSat-1 Did anyone else notice that the transponder downlink frequency is exactly on the center frequency of FO-29's uplink or that the Packet downlink was on the SO-50 uplink (without the 67Hz tone)?? Seems like this wasn't very well 'coordinated'. I hope those freq's were misprints. Hi NX9B The man responsible for IARU frequency Coordination is ZS6AKV Hans Van de Groenendaal available as belove and he should take care of frequency coordination for IARU Region 1-2 and 3 Someone should complain with him. 73 de i8CVS Domenico IARU Freq. Coordinator Full Name: IARU Freq. Coordinator Job Title: ZS6AKV Company: Hans Van de Groenendaal P.O. Box 90438 Garsfonstein 0042 South Africa Home: 27-12-991-4662 Mobile: 27-82-781-4631 Bus Fax: 27-12-991-5651 E-mail: satco...@iaru.org Web Page: http://www.iaru.org/satellite Skype: hanszs6akv1502 ___ Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of 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: Best Available Information
Hi Paul, ... those 3 satellites are definitely not operational anymore. 73 Mike DK3WN Paul Stoetzer n...@arrl.net hat am 4. September 2013 um 12:08 geschrieben: For NEE-01 Pegasus, the status says Reported possible collision with space junk and for the other two, the status says On orbit. The operational satellites have a status of operational, but, yes, it's probably confusing to list them under the heading of operational satellites. Perhaps a new part should be added to the Weekly Satellite Report for satellites with an unknown status. It would be nice if the organizations responsible for the satellites themselves were to update the worldwide amateur satellite community. No one has said a word about TURKSAT-3USAT since days after it's launch. 73, Paul, N8HM On Tue, Sep 3, 2013 at 4:15 PM, Clint Bradford clintbra...@earthlink.netwrote: Just received an email message from one new to working the ham sats. Asked me why he was having trouble accessing / working Pegasus, TurkSat, and PW-Sat. Huh? A weird trio of birds - and as I offered resources to him like the Live OSCAR Status Page and others, I asked him why he was working this trio of birds. Well, he was using our own AMSAT operational analog amateur satellites publication. And sonofagun, in today's release, there they are: --- Part 1 (S1) - operational analog amateur satellites WSR 245 Part 1 09/02/2013 ... NEE-01 Pegasus ... TURKSAT-3USAT ... PW-Sat --- Why are these the first three listed in our official operational analog amateur sats reference guide? Clint K6LCS -- Clint Bradford, K6LCS http://www.clintbradford.com ___ Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author. Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite program! Subscription settings: http://amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb ___ Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author. Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite program! Subscription settings: http://amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb ___ Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author. 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
A HEO satellite with a 10 GHz downlink would be tons of fun. We've been using these along with surplus DSS dishes using a Funcube as an IF to create really cheap 10 GHz receivers that work well! http://www.ebay.com/itm/LNB-Single-0-1dB-Satellite-Universal-Edition-Full-HD-Sky-Freesat-TV-/181180214555?pt=UK_Sound_Vision_Satellite_LNBshash=item2a2f2ead1b Watch the wrap... Mike On 9/4/2013 1:43 PM, Gus wrote: Truly. However, to include operators with modest shacks, you need to allow operation on modes A, B and/or J. A satellite operating on 24.0 GHz won't be of interest to the average ham. Not until the average ham has 24.0 GHz capable antennas, feedlines, amplifiers, transceivers, etc, in his shack. On 09/04/2013 11:31 AM, Bryce Salmi wrote: Yea but increasing frequency helps with that. With directional antennas the satellite would need attitude control which would benefit greatly from miniaturization. For the most part, miniaturization would come from incorporating systems on chips. Most op amps and microcontrollers are much smaller than their packages so including those systems on a single die in a single package are capable of massive savings in space. This is what made smart phones even possible . Gus 8p...@anjo.com wrote: On 09/04/2013 02:26 AM, Brenton Salmi wrote: Let's put it in another possible context: Create an extremely dense and reliable LEO platform in cube-sat form that weigh's a fraction of AO-40's weight using today's high-density components/systems and create a reliable and feature rich HEO cubesat. The only problem with this, is that certain components can't be miniaturized. Example: Antennas. And HEO satellites need more sophisticated antennas. Pity the cube-sat idea didn't finish up with a ten INCH cube... -- 73, de Gus 8P6SM Barbados, the easternmost isle. -- 73, Mike, N1JEZ A closed mouth gathers no feet ___ Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author. Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite program! Subscription settings: http://amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb
[amsat-bb] Preamp Switch
I am purchasing the Amsat preamp and looking for a TX preamp switch to protect it. I am working on a small portable setup and for now will just be using a hand held with about 5W to get started. Would the Ramsey RFS1 for 19.95 work ok or is their a better switch I should look into. If necessary I would rather spend a few extra dollars to protect the preamp or future more expensive preamp setup. Mike N6IMF ___ Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author. Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite program! Subscription settings: http://amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb
[amsat-bb] EN67 Scheduled for SO-50 2210UTC Pass
I will try to be on today's 2210 UTC pass of SO-50. I am scheduled to be in Copper Harbor, Michigan at that time. I realize that is a mainly easterly pass. Maybe I can be on for the following pass as well, though I'm not promising anything yet. 73, Mike, N8MR ___ Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author. 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 element and Boom material
I was looking at constructing a Log Periodic antenna and was wondering about useing square material instead of round elements. The plans call out 1/4 round hollow tube for the elements. I ran across some aluminum extrusion material from a company called Microrax http://www.microrax.com/ that sells small aluminum extrusion and brackets plus hardware. Their extrusions are 10mm square and come in legnths up to 35 inches. I was looking at going with some larger extrusion material for the boom. All of the extrusion material has nice channels cut into it that could be used for element spacing adjustment and easy mounting. My other thought was to tap the ends of the elements and add stainless steel screws to adjust the legnths. I am wondering about going from 1/4 inch tound elements to about 3/8 inch square would effect the performance of this antenna. Mike Hoblinski N6IMF ___ Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author. Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite program! Subscription settings: http://amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb
[amsat-bb] TNC-220 jumper info?
I know its an old tnc but does anyone have info on the jumper settings they can scan and email to me? Or how the com port speed is set? If I can use it to free up one of my newer tnc's for another use that would be great. Would be nice to locate newer firmware if possible. I have a burner, just need the file. I ask here because most of the info I found on the net dealt with hams using this tnc for Satellites. Thanks and 73, Mike kb5wbh ___ Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author. 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: psk-1 tnc-nb96 question
Just for anyone else that runs across this equipment. I bought it off ebay for around $25 a while back. The TNC-MB96 is a Paccomm Tiny tnc with a built in 9600 baud modem. It can be used by itself, without the PSK-1 for regular 1200b or 9600 baud packet. There is a button on the back that changes the firmware from DED Host to the regular TNC2 type firmware, this one has GPS support.. Yes, I noticed the Paccomm website is offline. Hope they are still in business. Thanks to those that replied. 73 Mike kb5wbh - Original Message - From: Mark L. Hammond To: Mike Nettles ; amsat-bb@amsat.org Sent: Monday, June 17, 2013 6:15 AM Subject: Re: [amsat-bb] Re: psk-1 tnc-nb96 question Mike, They are Paccomm units, right? I've contacted them via telephone a few times before, and they have always been helpful. It is possible that they could send you new EPROMs to replace the current one(s), or maybe it's not even necessary...they will help. I've also sent them a TNC for upgrading/updating before, and it was worth the reasonable expense of doing so. Uh-oh---I just tried their website and it's down (suspended). You can still search and find their phone number I'm sure...hopefully they are still around and doing business! 73, Mark N8MH At 12:52 PM 6/16/2013 -0500, Mike Nettles wrote: From the link you posted looks like I have to use the TNC-MB96 and PSK-1 together to use it for regular 9.6k packet but I'm sure the TNC-MB96 could work by itself. I'll look at the jumper settings..ect and see what I can findout. Sure wish there were some birds up that I could use this with. Thanks for the reply, 73 Mike kb5wbh - Original Message - From: Stefan Wagener To: Mike Nettles Sent: Saturday, June 15, 2013 7:57 AM Subject: Re: [amsat-bb] psk-1 tnc-nb96 question Looking at this: http://www.amsat.org/amsat/archive/amsat-bb/23/msg00528.html it looks like it should work. Stefan On Fri, Jun 14, 2013 at 10:44 PM, Mike Nettles mike_nett...@centurytel.net wrote: I picked this up a while back and it came with all the docs, jumper info..ect. Can these be used for 9.6k baud regular packet? I hooked up the tnc and it comes on with WA8DED Tnc Firmware V 2.6 . If it can be used for regular packet can that firmware be replaced? Thanks 73 Mike kb5wbh ___ Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of 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] psk-1 tnc-nb96 question
I picked this up a while back and it came with all the docs, jumper info..ect. Can these be used for 9.6k baud regular packet? I hooked up the tnc and it comes on with WA8DED Tnc Firmware V 2.6 . If it can be used for regular packet can that firmware be replaced? Thanks 73 Mike kb5wbh ___ Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author. Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite program! Subscription settings: http://amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb
[amsat-bb] Circular Polarization with Two Yagis (Spacing)
Hi, I'm sure this has been covered, I just can't find some detail. I'd like to consider taking a pair of say 3, 5, or even 11 element 2M yagi's (off the shelf) and put them on a boom on either side of a rotor, with nonconductive cross support boom, rotating the boom's to offset the elements 90 degrees. Question I have, what would the spacing be between the two yagi's ? Jerry has done this with success on 2 meters: http://www.n0jy.org/images/IMG_20120623_215906.jpg It would be great to refine his good work with the spacing for the 2 booms. (Then I may compare with putting all the elements on one boom) I like the collaborative nature of the discussion here. -- Thanks, Mike ___ Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author. Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite program! Subscription settings: http://amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb
[amsat-bb] TURKSAT-3USAT status?
So, anyone know the status of TURKSAT-3USAT? -- Mike Herr WA6ARA DM-15dp Home of The QRP Ranch ___ Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author. 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: HRD 6.0 and Satellite Tracker
Les, I love satpc32 and used the free edition for a while till I could register, and I'm glad I did. Thanks Erich It runs a 5400 rotor via a W9KE - TI MSP430 rotor interface. Thanks Tom I have used the others, but I use satpc32 and have configs for: Config 1 Icom 910 - for modes B or J Config 2 Icom 9100 - for modes A B or J Config 3 (backpack rig) Icom 703 w/2m xverter Ten Tec - for modes A B or J Yaesu Ft-817 Thanks, Mike Sent from my iPhone On May 23, 2013, at 1:26 PM, Les Rayburn l...@highnoonfilm.com wrote: New to the birds, and using SATPC32 to control my Icom IC-910H. Also use Nova to help me better visualize the path that satellites will take. Rotor is still controlled manually, though I may move to change that once the family budget will allow. Haven't noticed much traffic or discussion on the air with anyone using Ham Radio Deluxe's Satellite Tracker software. I'm wondering if other operators have used the software, and what your impressions were. -- -- 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] Satellite telemetry decoding
Hi, So I've got satpc32 running rotors and radios automatically. Radio is ic-910h. I have Interest to record and decode CW satellite telemetry to text and then use the DK3WN tools to decode. Any suggestion for two things: 1. what to use to record the audio from the radio automatically ? 2. what software to decode the CW to text from the CW beacons ? Thanks Mike W4UOO ___ Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author. 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 telemetry decoding
Have a look at Scanner Recorder. It maybe what you need to record the audio from the radio and its free. 73 Mike kb5wbh - Original Message - From: Mike Sprenger mikespren...@gmail.com To: amsat-bb@amsat.org Sent: Saturday, May 18, 2013 8:32 AM Subject: [amsat-bb] Satellite telemetry decoding Hi, So I've got satpc32 running rotors and radios automatically. Radio is ic-910h. I have Interest to record and decode CW satellite telemetry to text and then use the DK3WN tools to decode. Any suggestion for two things: 1. what to use to record the audio from the radio automatically ? 2. what software to decode the CW to text from the CW beacons ? Thanks Mike W4UOO ___ Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of 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 contact info
fyi -- Hi All, I didn't really know who to contact, so I emailed you all, sorry for the spam. I'd like to officially inform the Amsat and IARU communities (though you surely know this already), that we are now sure CubeBug-1 is object 13018D / 39153. In the last days NORAD has officially assigned the name CUBEBUG 1 to object 39153. Doppler shift analysis made by many members of the amateur community (via private communications) agree with this too. For example see http://www.dk3wn.info/p/?p=33101. Finally, our own analysis, and that of the launch services broker (ISIS/ISL), based on insertion forces, masses and other physical characteristics, agrees with this assignment. So we wanted to inform the community that we now officially assume the CubeBug-1 is object 13018D/39153 and that the frequency of the radio has shifted, for some yet unknown reason. We now assume the satellite transmits (and receives) at 437438300Hz. This again is mainly based in the experience of the members of the amateur radio enthusiasts. And finally, but most important, we also wanted to thank the whole radio amateur community, so please forward them our most warm thank you. I tried to put what I feel in words a few days ago: http://1.cubebug.org/post/49490931912/we-love-the-amateur-radio-enthusiasts thank you very much all for being there, gera for the CubeBug-1 team. PS: Please, forward this email to who you think may be interested, thank you! ___ Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author. Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite program! Subscription settings: http://amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb
[amsat-bb] Re: Dayton
Hi Jim! I'm also starting to get my things together for the Dayton Fest. I think hands down AMSAT has the best demo there. You can see and hear guys actually work the birds, see the setup and ask questions. Hope to see you there! Mike/N8GBU. ___ Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author. 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 Rotor motor Question
Anybody know what the rpm of the AC motors are. I know from the Yaesu specs that after all of the gear reduction they list EL as 67 seconds for EL and 58 Seconds for AZ. I would like to experiment with an AZ and EL system but like to see what RPM the motor starts out with and how much torque to get the final results. They show Elevation at 101 FT-LBS and AZ at 44 FT-lbs. I have looked around to see if somewhere the specs are available for the motor but have had no luck. I have seen quite a few pictures of rebuilds of that rotor with part number and have a manual that shows parts. Mike Hoblinski N6IMF ___ Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author. Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite program! Subscription settings: http://amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb
[amsat-bb] Re: Pegasus Nee-01? anyone else listening?
Yes, continuously on 910 MHz. But it's an video signal. 73 Mike DK3WN -Ursprüngliche Nachricht- Von: amsat-bb-boun...@amsat.org [mailto:amsat-bb-boun...@amsat.org] Im Auftrag von Andrew Glasbrenner Gesendet: Freitag, 26. April 2013 21:08 An: M5AKA Cc: amsat-bb@amsat.org Betreff: [amsat-bb] Re: Pegasus Nee-01? anyone else listening? Thinking about this, I have a 900mhz yagi in the garage, and both a dongle or vr-5000 that will receive 900mhz. I might have to try this over the weekend. Does it transmit continuously? 73, Drew KO4MA Sent from my iPhone On Apr 26, 2013, at 2:40 PM, M5AKA m5...@yahoo.co.uk wrote: I've not listened for Pegasus (Pegagso) but a Tweet from Ecuador said (Google English translation): An amateur radio operator in Germany we pass the audio signal PEGASUS and the first thing we heard was the NATIONAL ANTHEM! PEGASUS is alive! 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] Re: Has anyone demodulated the GMSK signals from BeeSat-2 or BeeSat-3?
Hi Douglas, yes, see here: http://www.dk3wn.info/p/?p=32683 There is no software solution - data format is Mobitex. Please keep in mind, the data downlink is only active on request of the groundsation in Berlin. 73 Mike DK3WN -Ursprüngliche Nachricht- Von: amsat-bb-boun...@amsat.org [mailto:amsat-bb-boun...@amsat.org] Im Auftrag von Douglas Quagliana Gesendet: Montag, 22. April 2013 20:58 An: amsat-bb@amsat.org Betreff: [amsat-bb] Has anyone demodulated the GMSK signals from BeeSat-2 or BeeSat-3? Has anyone demodulated the GMSK signals from BeeSat-2 or BeeSat-3? Does demodulating the data require a CMX909 chip or is there an all software solution? 73, Douglas KA2UPW/5 ___ Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of 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: OSSI-1 Deployed Friday
BION ?? 1 39130U 13015A 13109.86774677 -.1982 62674-5 0+0 038 2 39130 064.8855 032.0365 0223088 061.7172 336.4641 15.5445839663 OSSI?? 1 39137U 13015H 13109.61683023 .00218796 18651-4 10338-2 037 2 39137 064.9052 032.9523 0221255 060.5813 013.8697 15.5503742135 Just 1 minute apart. 73 Mike DK3WN -Ursprüngliche Nachricht- Von: amsat-bb-boun...@amsat.org [mailto:amsat-bb-boun...@amsat.org] Im Auftrag von M5AKA Gesendet: Samstag, 20. April 2013 10:23 An: AMSAT BB Betreff: [amsat-bb] OSSI-1 Deployed Friday OSSI-1 deployed yesterday evening. Anyone seen any keeps yet ? 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: CW Decoding Software
I use FLDIGI myself as I suffer from Parkinson's like tremors that keep me from using a straight key or bug to send. Works great for decoding. 73's Mike/N8GBU ___ Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author. Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite program! Subscription settings: http://amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb
[amsat-bb] Warning
Do not follow the link from a posting titled found interesting. The link sends you to a Malware Site. ___ Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author. 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: Warning
Nope didn't get hijacked I have security software that stopped me from getting near it ! Mike/N8GBU ___ Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author. 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: We-Wish decay
Hi Nico, XATCobeo will be the next one - I think end of March. 73 Mike DK3WN Nico Janssen ham...@xs4all.nl hat am 11. März 2013 um 21:02 geschrieben: We-Wish decayed this morning, March 11, probably around 02:59 UTC near 48 degrees North, 119 degrees East. Next cubesat TechEdSat 1 (38854, 1998-067CQ) will burn up in the Earth's atmosphere, probably by the end of April. 73, Nico PA0DLO On 2013-03-10 14:30, Nico Janssen wrote: Solar activity has not increased. The decay of We_Wish may be expected on March 11 around 04:00 UTC (+/- 4 hours). The satellite is still transmitting. 73, Nico PA0DLO On 2013-03-08 15:54, Nico Janssen wrote: As solar activity will likely increase slightly in the coming days, the decay of We-Wish may already occur on Sunday, March 10 (UTC). 73, Nico PA0DLO On 2013-03-05 20:58, Nico Janssen wrote: All, Cubesat We-Wish (38856, 1998-067CS) will soon burn up in the atmosphere. Probably the decay will occur on March 13. Of course this depends on how solar activity develops. 73, Nico PA0DLO ___ Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of 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: Satellite hit by debris from weapon test
I totally agree with Bill - keep up your great work Trevor ! 73 Mike DK3WN -Ursprüngliche Nachricht- Von: amsat-bb-boun...@amsat.org [mailto:amsat-bb-boun...@amsat.org] Im Auftrag von Bill Ress Gesendet: Montag, 11. März 2013 04:23 An: 'Ted'; 'Trevor M5AKA'; amsat-bb@amsat.org Betreff: [amsat-bb] Re: Satellite hit by debris from weapon test Geez - Ted, Trevor has been one of the best sources of satellite related information you will find. I for one appreciate his satellite news service as I call it since I don't have the time to sit in front of CNN and get the news. Maybe you do! Simple solutions: 1) use your delete button or 2) use your email program spam filter (just like I have added YOU to my filter). Trevor - keep up your good work!! Bill - N6GHz -Original Message- From: amsat-bb-boun...@amsat.org [mailto:amsat-bb-boun...@amsat.org] On Behalf Of Ted Sent: Sunday, March 10, 2013 7:43 PM To: 'Trevor M5AKA'; amsat-bb@amsat.org 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 ___ Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author. 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-homebrew az-el systems
What about useing simple timing belts and pulleys that are off the shelf parts for the gear box. I have seen off the shelf bearing mounts that could be used. Maybe a frame for the rotor could be made out of simple aluminum plate or out of something like aluminum extrusion stock and use the slots to mount the bearing holders. You could use multiple large and small pulleys to build the gear reduction up to a sizeable ammount to turn the axixes. You could also look at sprokets and chain drive. Right now their is not a lot of AZ and EL rotors to choose from and they are expensive. The other problem is that when they break parts are hard to come by and expensive and for most people its too complicated for them to repair them self. Mike Hoblinski N6IMF ___ Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author. Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite program! Subscription settings: http://amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb
[amsat-bb] OSCAR 7 close call
Thanks for the post about what it was. I was wondering what it could have been with so much activity going on! 73's Mike/N8GBU ___ Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author. 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: John Heath G7HIA, SK
I have been deeply hurt by the death of John. I know him for a very long time and I highly respected him. We had so many good and fruitful discussions about telemetry and analysis of data. As Andy said, with his good contacts to the Russians he was a very important person for us. He built a bridge between the russian radio amateurs and our communities. And he built a bridge between young people who are interested in amateur radio. May he rest in peace. I wish to express my deepest condolences to his family. Farewell John. Mike DK3WN -Ursprüngliche Nachricht- Von: amsat-bb-boun...@amsat.org [mailto:amsat-bb-boun...@amsat.org] Im Auftrag von andy thomas Gesendet: Samstag, 16. Februar 2013 12:51 An: amsat Betreff: [amsat-bb] John Heath G7HIA, SK All, this is very hard to write, but his family has just told me that my good friend John Heath, G7HIA succumbed to cancer and passed away last night. They asked me to tell his amateur radio friends here and I know that amsat-uk have also been told. I'l leave it to others to complete his obituary, but I will always remember his passion for satellites and the cosmos, his patience in explaining and teaching others, his companionship and friendship, and our various contacts particularly with Russia. andy G0SFJ ___ Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of 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: Close encounters of the Asteroidal Kind
In case you are thinking of trying to observe the near miss, it will occur at mid-day in North America, so no chance of observing it there. Your best chance will be in Asia where it will be as bright as magnitude 8. The cut-off for a naked-eye object is magnitude 6, but under perfect conditions, you can sometimes see a magnitude 8. Ideally, you would use binoculars or a telescope, but finding something that faint moving that fast will still be difficult. There is a star chart at the link below, but due to the massive paralax for something this close, you really need to use some software that knows your latitude and longitude. http://www.skyandtelescope.com/observing/highlights/Asteroid-DA14-to-Zip-Past-Earth-189052161.html ___ Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author. Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite program! Subscription settings: http://amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb
[amsat-bb] Hams on ISS
I'm replying to a recent post about an Canadian Astronaut not being a ham. I have seen posted somewhere I believe the AMSAT website that Amateur radio is a guest on the ISS. Its up to the individual astronaut if they want to become a ham. Personally I'm grateful there is a ham radio station on board the ISS. If one astronaut chooses not to operate that means more time for another to operate. 73's Mike/N8GBU ___ Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author. Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite program! Subscription settings: http://amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb
[amsat-bb] (no subject)
hi! http://www.adtpservices.com/components/com_content/mainx.php?blq3y=1wg Mike Forsythe ___ Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author. 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: Limited capabilities now on www.amsat.org
Hi Bob, see also the Status page on my SatBlog http://www.dk3wn.info/p/?page_id=29535 73 Mike DK3WN -Ursprüngliche Nachricht- Von: amsat-bb-boun...@amsat.org [mailto:amsat-bb-boun...@amsat.org] Im Auftrag von Stefan Wagener Gesendet: Mittwoch, 23. Januar 2013 18:28 An: Robert Bruninga Cc: amsat-bb@amsat.org Betreff: [amsat-bb] Re: Limited capabilities now on www.amsat.org Good idea Bob, How about: http://www.dk3wn.info/satellites.shtml Stefan, VE4NSA On Wed, Jan 23, 2013 at 10:50 AM, Robert Bruninga bruni...@usna.edu wrote: Please let me know what you miss the most (via amsat-bb or directly) and I will attempt move it higher on the priority list. This week (thursday) I have about 30 students doing the one-day satellite tracking lab. The lab document calls for them to look at their selected satellite on the AMSAT SATS page and read about the satellite. So if those links could possibly be active by first period Thursday that would be GREAT! But do not use your last silver bullet. Researching the background on a satellite is not the primary focus of this lab, but just tracking it and turning a receiver to hear it is the main thing, and we do not need the AMSAT web page for that primary purpose. But the subtle nudging them to refer to the AMSAT web page is to get it in the back of their heads as a resource. So, if you can activate those links, that would help. Bob, WB4APR ___ Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of 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: Bleebsats wanted
Hi Bob, see comments below 73 Mike DK3WN Robert Bruninga bruni...@usna.edu hat am 22. Januar 2013 um 18:14 geschrieben: Help me delete the dead satellites. Help me add new Bleepsats. We use this list in our Comms Labs for students to try to tune in: * marks the operational ones from http://oscar.dcarr.org/index.php ? marks the unknown and need input from you. * 07530 AO7 145.950 ? 20442 LO19 Carrier? - very weak carrier - 22825 AO27 dead * 24278 FO29 435.795 * 25544 ISS 145.825 * 26931 NO44 PCsat 145.825 semi * 27607 SO50 436.795 ? 27845 Quakesat 436.675 - dead * 27848 CO57 XIIV 436.848 * 27844 CO55 cute1 436.836 ? 27939 RS22 435.352 - only short active over Europe for data transmission, no beacon * 28650 VO-52 145.86 Bcon * 28895 CO58 XI-V 437.465 ? 29655 Genesat-1 437.075- deorbited * 32791 CO66SEEDS 437.485 ? 32953 RS-30 435.215 - only sporadic active ? 33499 KKS-1 437.385 - CW beacon active (but in loop) ? 33493 PRISM 437.250 - active, also mailbox system active * 32785 CO65cute17 437.275 * 32789 CO-64 D-C3 145.87 ? 32791 SO-66 437.485 - SEEDS is CO-66, active ? 33498 Stars 437.305 - only MOTHER active ? 35870 Sumbandila 435.345 - not active ? 35932 SwissCube 437.505 - CW beacon on, data transmission on request over Europe ? 35933 Beesat 436.000 - only data transmission over Europe ? 35934 UWE-2 437.385 - dead * 35935 ITUpSAT1 437.325 19.2 Kbps * 36121 HO-68 435.790 ? 37224 Oreos 437.305 - active ? 37225 FASTsat- not active - see Fastrack 1/2 ? 37226 Falconsat5 437.270 dead? - ??? ? 37839 JUGNU 437.275 - not visible in DL ? 37841 SRMSAT 437.425 - not visible in DL ? 37853 RAX2 437.345- active ? 37854 Aubiesat70 437.475 - very weak CW beacon, active ? 37855 M-CUBED 437.485 - extremely weak but active ? 90021 Rax 437.505 - dead ? 90025 Fastrack 1 437.345 - not active ? 90025 Fastrack 2 145.825 - not active Bob, WB4APR ___ Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of 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: FT-817 Sat-CAT Interface Boards and Kits
What does this board do? I have an FT-817. but I don't have a subscription to QST. On Tue, Dec 11, 2012 at 12:05 PM, Mark Spencer wa8...@comcast.net wrote: Hi All, A while back, an article about a FT-817 Satellite Control Interface was published in QST. There were numerous requests for boards and kits on the project. There is a small quantity of the boards and kits available but the procurement information didn't make it in the original article. The raw boards are available for $20, and a kit with the board, parts and programmed PIC is available for $35. You can send an email to Debra Johnson at ARRL HQ and order them from her (djohn...@arrl.org). The proceeds from this effort is going back to AMSAT and the Fox birds, so anything above and beyond these amounts (which are basically at cost) will go into space as part of Fox. ___ Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author. 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: Equipment to receive 5.8GHz
Hi James, I used my Down East Microwave 5.760 transverter. This is the system I use terrestrially. It uses a 2M (144 MHz) IF. The antenna is a 2 ft dish with Directive Systems feed. What I did was simply hook my Funcube Dongle to the IF port of the transverter and set it for 224 MHz (5.84 - 5.76 = .08 MHz -- so 144 + 80 = 224) I did test the system at 5.84 GHz with a signal source and saw the output was down about 15 dB from 5.76 GHz, but I figured close enough for a try. It worked! I just received my FITSAT-1 NIWAKA SWL card for 5.84 GHz in the mail. I have not tried to decode data. That is a whole other game. They are transmitting at 115k2 baud. I have added a preamp to my system and tests show it makes up for most of the losses I incur going up in frequency. So I'm hoping to try receiving again. The attempt will have to be set up with the FITSAT command team as the 5.84 G downlink is only turned on when the satellite is in a particular orientation based on the position of the receiving ground station. It is on for just 2 minutes. Also, be aware that the doppler can be pretty severe - it was over 100 kHz during the pass I heard. Mike, N1JEZ AMSAT 29649 --- 73, Mike, N1JEZ A closed mouth gathers no feet On Wed, 19 Dec 2012 14:23:32 -0600, James Luhn wrote: I am looking for some information on how to receive 5.8GHz. What devices are used to receive this frequency? I have the capability to receive up to 2.4GHz but I am not sure what is available to receive data on 5.8GHz. As always, thanks a million for everyone's support. 73, -james W5AOO ___ Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author. 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: Android Sat Apps
Using a Samsung Galaxy SIII Hamsatdroid - tracking HamGPS - 10 digit grid squares ZP Dashboard - Using the camera phone with HUD for checking position of the pass (AZ/EL) --- 73, Mike, N1JEZ A closed mouth gathers no feet On Tue, 18 Dec 2012 08:31:50 -0700, Patrick STODDARD (WD9EWK/VA7EWK) wrote: Hi Clint! What apps for the Android platform are you pleased with? Satellite prediction, compass, anything satellite-related that comes to mind. I'm a recent convert to Android, buying a Nexus 4 mobile phone and a Nexus 7 tablet in the past month or so. For satellite pass predictions, I use HamSatDroid. It has worked well on both devices. I don't have a compass on either, since I have a compass in my radio bag. I have installed the GPS Status app to see location and other GPS-related data. The Nexus 7 tablet works only with the US GPS system, where the Nexus 4 phone works with both GPS and the Russian GLONASS systems. I can use the GPS Status app in both devices without an Internet connection, and it does not take long to get a lock on the signals and start displaying location data. The Nexus 4 takes less time to acquire the signals to calculate my location, with access to two different navigation systems, compared to the Nexus 7 tablet. So far, these are the only apps I have installed specific to my satellite operating. Both are free apps from the Google Play store. I still use a Sony digital audio recorder, instead of an app on either of these devices to record the audio from passes I work. The Nexus 4's camera will record 720p or 1080p video, and I might make use of that in the future. I still have an iPod, and now plan to have the iPod and these new Nexus devices with me for hamfest demonstrations, to show off examples of apps in either environment. 73! Patrick WD9EWK/VA7EWK http://www.wd9ewk.net/ ___ Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of 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] Cheap and Easy SDR
I was reading the article in QST January magazine that details turning a DVB-T usb TV Dongle into a SDR receiver with coverage from 64 to 1700 Mhz with some gaps. I was wondering how this differs with the Fun Cube Dongle being sold. The article also shows how to extend coverage to the HF band. The TV Dongles sell for about 20 dollars on ebay. Mike N6IMF ___ Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author. Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite program! Subscription settings: http://amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb
[amsat-bb] Re: North Korea
Hopefully it is a weather satellite as the news has reported. The thing that has got me wondering is the Airforce just put its shuttle up in space again...its just kind of odd to me the launches were so close together time wise. I saw a clip taken from the Chinese border of the rocket heading into space. On Tue, Dec 11, 2012 at 11:04 PM, Gary Joe Mayfield gary_mayfi...@hotmail.com wrote: They claim to have orbited a satellite. Is it in orbit? Anyone have any info? 73, Joe kk0sd ___ Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of 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: North Korea
Sorry forgot my call Mike/N8GBU On Wed, Dec 12, 2012 at 12:48 PM, Mike F mikef1...@buckeye-express.comwrote: Hopefully it is a weather satellite as the news has reported. The thing that has got me wondering is the Airforce just put its shuttle up in space again...its just kind of odd to me the launches were so close together time wise. I saw a clip taken from the Chinese border of the rocket heading into space. On Tue, Dec 11, 2012 at 11:04 PM, Gary Joe Mayfield gary_mayfi...@hotmail.com wrote: They claim to have orbited a satellite. Is it in orbit? Anyone have any info? 73, Joe kk0sd ___ Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of 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 antenna photos oa4o
2M looks like a KLM 22c with polarity switcher 70 cm looks like a KLM 40cx with polarity switcher 1.2 G looks like a Tonna (F9FT?) http://www.f9ft.com/indexe.html 73, Mike, N1JEZ AMSAT 29649 A closed mouth gathers no feet - Original Message - From: Lizeth Norman normanliz...@gmail.com To: amsat-bb@amsat.org Sent: Friday, December 07, 2012 12:43 AM Subject: [amsat-bb] satellite antenna photos oa4o Hi all! http://www.flickr.com/photos/n3ykf/ oa4o is the Peruvian national club station. There is a fine az el antenna array for vhf, uhf and shf. They don't know what manufacturer or model the antennas are. Do you? Top 4 photos. ___ Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author. 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 antenna photos oa4o
Hi John, The 70 cm antenna could be Cushcraft, but I think the 2M is KLM because of the configuration of driven elements. Folded dipole vs T match. Mike - Original Message - From: John / NS1Z ns1zj...@gmail.com Subject: [amsat-bb] Re: satellite antenna photos oa4o I have a set of older Cushcraft antennas that meet that criteria: 738XB and 22XB. Both have polarity switching but the 435 ant has the box on the rear. I have manuals for both. -Original Message- From: Bill Booth Subject: [amsat-bb] Re: satellite antenna photos oa4o 2M looks like a KLM 22c with polarity switcher 70 cm looks like a KLM 40cx with polarity switcher 1.2 G looks like a Tonna (F9FT?) http://www.f9ft.com/indexe.html I agree with Mike, N1JEZ. The KLM's were the only one with the big box polarity switcher on the end of the 440 boom. The 144 unit was not covered but an open circuit board with lots of exposed phasing wires. In fact looks exactly like mine except mine have the F9FT in the middle of the boom. If you need copies of the KLM manuals let me know . ___ Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author. 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 antenna photos oa4o
I looked at the photos one last time. I think the 70 cm antenna is a KLM based on the number of elements. Cushcraft is 38 elements and KLM is 40. 73, Mike, N1JEZ AMSAT 29649 A closed mouth gathers no feet - Original Message - From: Mike Seguin N1JEZ n1...@burlingtontelecom.net Sent: Friday, December 07, 2012 7:54 AM Subject: Re: satellite antenna photos oa4o Hi John, The 70 cm antenna could be Cushcraft, but I think the 2M is KLM because of the configuration of driven elements. Folded dipole vs T match. Mike - Original Message - From: John / NS1Z ns1zj...@gmail.com Subject: [amsat-bb] Re: satellite antenna photos oa4o I have a set of older Cushcraft antennas that meet that criteria: 738XB and 22XB. Both have polarity switching but the 435 ant has the box on the rear. I have manuals for both. -Original Message- From: Bill Booth Subject: [amsat-bb] Re: satellite antenna photos oa4o 2M looks like a KLM 22c with polarity switcher 70 cm looks like a KLM 40cx with polarity switcher 1.2 G looks like a Tonna (F9FT?) http://www.f9ft.com/indexe.html I agree with Mike, N1JEZ. The KLM's were the only one with the big box polarity switcher on the end of the 440 boom. The 144 unit was not covered but an open circuit board with lots of exposed phasing wires. In fact looks exactly like mine except mine have the F9FT in the middle of the boom. If you need copies of the KLM manuals let me know . ___ Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author. Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite program! Subscription settings: http://amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb
[amsat-bb] Re: Allocations in L-band
For those interested in AO-7, here's the FCC 432 uplink waiver and the denial of the 2304.1 downlink... http://users.burlingtontelecom.net/~n1...@burlingtontelecom.net/images/FCCAO-7.jpg watch any wrap... 73, Mike, N1JEZ AMSAT 29649 AO-7 command op A closed mouth gathers no feet - Original Message - From: i8cvs domenico.i8...@tin.it To: Greg D ko6th.g...@gmail.com; apbid...@mailaps.org Cc: AMSAT-BB amsat-bb@amsat.org Sent: Wednesday, November 21, 2012 9:23 AM Subject: [amsat-bb] Re: Allocations in L-band Hi Greg, KO6TH For the history no OSCAR satellite carried on a Mode-L Beacon. OSCAR-7 carried on a Mode-S beacon on 2304.1 MHz built by the San Bernardino Microwave Society but it was never officially turned on because of international treaty constraints (bandplan) so that it was not receiving the autorization by the FCC 73 de i8CVS Domenico - Original Message - From: Greg D ko6th.g...@gmail.com To: apbid...@mailaps.org Cc: AMSAT-BB amsat-bb@amsat.org Sent: Wednesday, November 21, 2012 5:31 AM Subject: [amsat-bb] Re: Allocations in L-band I believe it was Oscar-7. Greg KO6TH Alan wrote: Someone years ago told me that one of the early amateur satellites had a mode-L beacon, but because the rules changed, it was never turned on. I haven't been able to verify or disprove this story. Alan WA4SCA -Original Message- From: amsat-bb-boun...@amsat.org [mailto:amsat-bb-boun...@amsat.org] On Behalf Of Trevor . Sent: Tuesday, November 20, 2012 4:10 AM To: amsat-bb@amsat.org Subject: [amsat-bb] Re: Allocations in L-band --- On Mon, 19/11/12, Richard Ferrymang4...@btinternet.com wrote: Just curious - Can someone enlighten me as to why there is no allocation for satellite downlinks in L-band (at least in the bandplans I have seen). There are uplinks around 1267 to 1269 MHz. Is it due to possibility of interference with commercial/military/aeronautical systems? I believe it dates back to a WARC conference in about 1971. Prior to that the Amateur Service had I believe been able to use any Amateur Frequencies just as they can still do for that other form of Space Communication - Moon Bounce (EME). Wayne Green W2NSD does make references to the loss of satellite frequencies a few times in his column in 73 Magazine from that era, see 73 Mag archive at http://archive.org/search.php?query=73%20magazine Although a separate service, the Amateur-satellite Service, was created they were only given access a limited sub-set of the Amateur Service frequencies. For the UHF and Microwave bands the satellite segments were all remote from the terrestrial weak-signal segment meaning separate equipment had to be built to work satellites. Back in those days even 435 MHz would have seemed remote from the 432 MHz weak-signal area due to the use of 28 to 432 MHz transvertors that only covered a narrow 2 MHz segment of the band. We share 432-438 MHz with commercial SAR satellites but why in the 70's we weren't allowed to use the whole of 432-438 I do not know. Maybe no-one thought to ask for the whole segment ? The same with 1260-1270, why it's there I don't know perhaps someone can enlighten us. The band 1260-1300 MHz is used for wideband Global Positioning transmissions from Galileo, see http://www.southgatearc.org/articles/galileo.htm Do restrictions that were applied to the Amateur-satellite Service 40 years ago (but not to Moonbounce) still have any relevance today ? again I don't know. Ideally the Amateur-satellite Service should have access to the weak-signal segments of all the UHF and Microwave bands for both Earth-to-Space and Space-to-Earth so we would only need to build one set of equipment on each band for both terrestrial and satellite working. It would be good if IARU were to work towards that objective. 73 Trevor M5AKA ___ Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author. Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite program! Subscription settings: http://amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb ___ Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author. Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite program! Subscription settings: http://amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb ___ Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of 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: NIWAKA detected in VT on 5.84 GHz!
Hi Takushi, All set here. We had a brief rain shower, but everything was covered in plastic, so no problem. Mike - Original Message - From: tan...@fit.ac.jp To: Mike Seguin N1JEZ n1...@burlingtontelecom.net Cc: amsat-bb@amsat.org; fits...@hotmail.co.jp Sent: Saturday, November 10, 2012 11:52 PM Subject: Re: NIWAKA detected in VT on 5.84 GHz! Dear Mike, We have set the delay command successfully. NIWAKA will send the 5.84GHz at 11:32:38 on 11th Nov. (UTC) The delay time is specified with accuracy of 0.1 min (6 sec). We appreciate if you could measure the starting time of 5.8GHz transmission. It will be useful for the following experiments of flashing LEDs. Thank you. 73 de JA6AVG Takushi Tanaka - Original Message - Here are two IQ RF wave files that can be played back in programs like HDSDR. They are the full 96 kHz bandwidth. The first file is about 18 MB and is the first detection of NIWAKA. The second file is 3 MB and shows the Doppler near the end of the 2 minute window. The 5.84 GHz signal Doppler shifted ~ 125 kHz in the 2 minutes I was watching it. I had a tough time keeping up. This was faster than I experienced running 24 GHz on AO-40! http://users.burlingtontelecom.net/~n1...@burlingtontelecom.net/images/first_detect.wav http://users.burlingtontelecom.net/~n1...@burlingtontelecom.net/images/fast_doppler.wav Mike - Original Message - From: tan...@fit.ac.jp To: Mike Seguin N1JEZ n1...@burlingtontelecom.net Subject: Re: NIWAKA detected in VT on 5.84 GHz! Hi Mike, Congratulation! We are happy! -- Takushi, JA6AVG ___ Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author. 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: NIWAKA detected in VT on 5.84 GHz!
Hi Takushi, Some success this morning. I received only 2 data bursts. It started to rain and I had to cover equipment. I did receive the first data burst at 11:32:37.5 so your timing is very good! I synchronized the clock on my computer with NTP about 1/2 hour before the pass started. I will post an image and IQ file later. 73, Mike, N1JEZ AMSAT 29649 A closed mouth gathers no feet - Original Message - From: tan...@fit.ac.jp ubject: Re: NIWAKA detected in VT on 5.84 GHz! Dear Mike, We have set the delay command successfully. NIWAKA will send the 5.84GHz at 11:32:38 on 11th Nov. (UTC) The delay time is specified with accuracy of 0.1 min (6 sec). We appreciate if you could measure the starting time of 5.8GHz transmission. It will be useful for the following experiments of flashing LEDs. Thank you. 73 de JA6AVG Takushi Tanaka ___ Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author. 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: 5.8GHz transmission from NIWAKA
Hi Takushi, Excellent! I'm set and waiting for NIWAKA to come up over the horizon in about an hour. 73, Mike, N1JEZ AMSAT 29649 A closed mouth gathers no feet - Original Message - From: tan...@fit.ac.jp Subject: Re: [amsat-bb] 5.8GHz transmission from NIWAKA Dear Mike, We have set the delay command successfully. NIWAKA will send the 5.84GHz at 12:24:30 on 10th Nov. (UTC) There may be +,-,30 sec error. Please watch! Thank you. Best 73 de Takushi, JA6AVG - Original Message - Hi Takushi, I loaded the latest keps today and the pass times are confirmed. Looking forward to hearing NIWAKA! I will be recording the pass using a FunCube Dongle in I Q RF mode, so I'll have ~ 80 kHz of bandwidth. If I'm able to detect the signal on 10 Nov, I can try an RTL SDR receiver on 11 Nov that can receive a much wider bandwidth. I use HDSDR with both SDR receivers. I will be setting up portable in a nearby parking lot so I have an unobstructed view to the satellite. I see the Doppler will be quite large on both days (~ 125 kHz). I use the original NOVA program on my laptop in the field which calculates Doppler for me. Let's hope for success and thanks for coordinating this test. 73, Mike, N1JEZ AMSAT 29649 A closed mouth gathers no feet - Original Message - From: tan...@fit.ac.jp Subject: Re: [amsat-bb] 5.8GHz transmission from NIWAKA Dear Mike, We found the south paths with enough elevation in your suggestions. We plan the following times which start 5.8GHz transmission. The signal continues around 2 min. (1) at 12:24:30 on 10th Nov. (UTC) (2) at 11:32:30 on 11th Nov. (UTC) According to our calculating orbit software, the time is little bit delayed. Please confirm with the latest TLE. Thank you. 73 Takushi, JA6AVG ___ Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author. Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite program! Subscription settings: http://amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb
[amsat-bb] NIWAKA detected in VT on 5.84 GHz!
Hi Takushi, Success! I was able to detect NIWAKA. It was lower in frequency that I expected, but with the Funcube, easy to spot. The Doppler was huge! and I was moving the dish almost continuous to try and keep up. I'll edit the IQ RF file and post it so folks can play it back for themselves. Two quick screen shots. In the first shot, you can see the signal on the left side Doppler shifting down. In the second shot, a close up of one data burst with Doppler - about 3 secs or so... http://users.burlingtontelecom.net/~n1...@burlingtontelecom.net/images/NIWAKA_1.jpg http://users.burlingtontelecom.net/~n1...@burlingtontelecom.net/images/NIWAKA_2.jpg The 5.84 GHz transmitter seemed to come on very close to the set time. First detection at 12:24:21 UTC. More later. 73, Mike, N1JEZ AMSAT 29649 A closed mouth gathers no feet - Original Message - From: Mike Seguin N1JEZ n1...@burlingtontelecom.net Subject: [amsat-bb] Re: 5.8GHz transmission from NIWAKA Hi Takushi, Excellent! I'm set and waiting for NIWAKA to come up over the horizon in about an hour. 73, Mike, N1JEZ AMSAT 29649 A closed mouth gathers no feet - Original Message - From: tan...@fit.ac.jp Subject: Re: [amsat-bb] 5.8GHz transmission from NIWAKA Dear Mike, We have set the delay command successfully. NIWAKA will send the 5.84GHz at 12:24:30 on 10th Nov. (UTC) There may be +,-,30 sec error. Please watch! Thank you. Best 73 de Takushi, JA6AVG - Original Message - Hi Takushi, I loaded the latest keps today and the pass times are confirmed. Looking forward to hearing NIWAKA! I will be recording the pass using a FunCube Dongle in I Q RF mode, so I'll have ~ 80 kHz of bandwidth. If I'm able to detect the signal on 10 Nov, I can try an RTL SDR receiver on 11 Nov that can receive a much wider bandwidth. I use HDSDR with both SDR receivers. I will be setting up portable in a nearby parking lot so I have an unobstructed view to the satellite. I see the Doppler will be quite large on both days (~ 125 kHz). I use the original NOVA program on my laptop in the field which calculates Doppler for me. Let's hope for success and thanks for coordinating this test. 73, Mike, N1JEZ AMSAT 29649 A closed mouth gathers no feet - Original Message - From: tan...@fit.ac.jp Subject: Re: [amsat-bb] 5.8GHz transmission from NIWAKA Dear Mike, We found the south paths with enough elevation in your suggestions. We plan the following times which start 5.8GHz transmission. The signal continues around 2 min. (1) at 12:24:30 on 10th Nov. (UTC) (2) at 11:32:30 on 11th Nov. (UTC) According to our calculating orbit software, the time is little bit delayed. Please confirm with the latest TLE. Thank you. 73 Takushi, JA6AVG ___ Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of 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: NIWAKA detected in VT on 5.84 GHz!
Hi Mark, Very simple system. I was not trying to capture the pictures, but merely detect the signal. So I used my terrestrial 5.760 DEMI transverter. Measured it on the bench at 5.84 GHz, it was down about 15 dB from 5.76 G The transverter uses a 144 MHz IF, so simply used my Funcube set to 224 MHz. The dish is 2' with a Directive Systems 5.76 G feed horizontally polarized. I calibrated Azimuth using Sun Alignment yesterday and left the tripod set up over night. The little green object on top is a digital inclinometer. Netbook is running HDSDR for the FunCube. http://users.burlingtontelecom.net/~n1...@burlingtontelecom.net/images/Dish setup.jpg Real crude, but worked. I'd like to dig up a 5.84 G preamp. Mike - Original Message - From: Mark L. Hammond marklhamm...@gmail.com Subject: Re: [amsat-bb] NIWAKA detected in VT on 5.84 GHz! Congrats, Mike! That's a nice result. Do you have details of your downconverter/receive/antenna system posted online? 73, Mark N8MH At 08:03 AM 11/10/2012 -0500, Mike Seguin N1JEZ wrote: Hi Takushi, Success! I was able to detect NIWAKA. It was lower in frequency that I expected, but with the Funcube, easy to spot. The Doppler was huge! and I was moving the dish almost continuous to try and keep up. I'll edit the IQ RF file and post it so folks can play it back for themselves. Two quick screen shots. In the first shot, you can see the signal on the left side Doppler shifting down. In the second shot, a close up of one data burst with Doppler - about 3 secs or so... http://users.burlingtontelecom.net/~n1...@burlingtontelecom.net/images/NIWAKA_1.jpg http://users.burlingtontelecom.net/~n1...@burlingtontelecom.net/images/NIWAKA_2.jpg The 5.84 GHz transmitter seemed to come on very close to the set time. First detection at 12:24:21 UTC. More later. 73, Mike, N1JEZ AMSAT 29649 A closed mouth gathers no feet ___ Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author. Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite program! Subscription settings: http://amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb
[amsat-bb] Re: NIWAKA detected in VT on 5.84 GHz!
Here are two IQ RF wave files that can be played back in programs like HDSDR. They are the full 96 kHz bandwidth. The first file is about 18 MB and is the first detection of NIWAKA. The second file is 3 MB and shows the Doppler near the end of the 2 minute window. The 5.84 GHz signal Doppler shifted ~ 125 kHz in the 2 minutes I was watching it. I had a tough time keeping up. This was faster than I experienced running 24 GHz on AO-40! http://users.burlingtontelecom.net/~n1...@burlingtontelecom.net/images/first_detect.wav http://users.burlingtontelecom.net/~n1...@burlingtontelecom.net/images/fast_doppler.wav Mike - Original Message - From: tan...@fit.ac.jp To: Mike Seguin N1JEZ n1...@burlingtontelecom.net Subject: Re: NIWAKA detected in VT on 5.84 GHz! Hi Mike, Congratulation! We are happy! -- Takushi, JA6AVG ___ Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author. 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: 5.8GHz transmission from NIWAKA
Hi Takushi, I loaded the latest keps today and the pass times are confirmed. Looking forward to hearing NIWAKA! I will be recording the pass using a FunCube Dongle in I Q RF mode, so I'll have ~ 80 kHz of bandwidth. If I'm able to detect the signal on 10 Nov, I can try an RTL SDR receiver on 11 Nov that can receive a much wider bandwidth. I use HDSDR with both SDR receivers. I will be setting up portable in a nearby parking lot so I have an unobstructed view to the satellite. I see the Doppler will be quite large on both days (~ 125 kHz). I use the original NOVA program on my laptop in the field which calculates Doppler for me. Let's hope for success and thanks for coordinating this test. 73, Mike, N1JEZ AMSAT 29649 A closed mouth gathers no feet - Original Message - From: tan...@fit.ac.jp Subject: Re: [amsat-bb] 5.8GHz transmission from NIWAKA Dear Mike, We found the south paths with enough elevation in your suggestions. We plan the following times which start 5.8GHz transmission. The signal continues around 2 min. (1) at 12:24:30 on 10th Nov. (UTC) (2) at 11:32:30 on 11th Nov. (UTC) According to our calculating orbit software, the time is little bit delayed. Please confirm with the latest TLE. Thank you. 73 Takushi, JA6AVG ___ Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author. 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: 5.8GHz transmission from NIWAKA
Hello Takushi, Here are the best times for me to listen for FitSat on 5.8 GHz. My Grid locator is FN34jm. 73, Mike, N1JEZ FITSAT 1 == Nov 9, 2012 Time Azimuth Elevation 11:34:33 196.4° 3.6° 11:35:33 188.6° 7.9° 11:36:33 176.8° 12.9° 11:37:33 158.4° 17.8° 11:38:33 133.5° 19.9° 11:39:33 109.4° 17.3° 11:40:33 92.1° 12.4° 11:41:33 81.0° 7.5° 11:42:33 73.7° 3.4° 13:09:33 246.6° 1.2° 13:10:33 248.0° 5.6° 13:11:33 250.3° 11.5° 13:12:33 254.3° 20.5° 13:13:33 264.8° 37.3° 13:14:33 319.1° 63.7° 13:15:33 35.4° 42.9° 13:16:33 49.3° 23.5° 13:17:33 54.1° 13.3° 13:18:33 56.7° 7.0° 13:19:33 58.3° 2.3° 14:46:33 280.7° 0.7° 14:47:33 285.5° 4.6° 14:48:33 292.7° 9.3° 14:49:33 304.2° 15.1° 14:50:33 323.3° 21.5° 14:51:33 351.9° 24.9° 14:52:33 20.5° 21.6° 14:53:33 39.7° 15.2° 14:54:33 51.2° 9.4° 14:55:33 58.4° 4.6° 14:56:33 63.3° 0.8° FITSAT 1 == Nov 10, 2012 Time Azimuth Elevation 12:16:33 233.7° 0.7° 12:17:33 233.2° 5.0° 12:18:33 232.4° 10.8° 12:19:33 230.7° 19.5° 12:20:33 226.0° 36.0° 12:21:33 190.3° 71.3° 12:22:33 73.9° 49.0° 12:23:33 64.8° 25.5° 12:24:33 62.3° 14.3° 12:25:33 61.2° 7.6° 12:26:33 60.6° 2.8° 13:53:33 272.2° 1.2° 13:54:33 276.7° 5.4° 13:55:33 283.5° 10.5° 13:56:33 294.9° 17.2° 13:57:33 315.5° 25.2° 13:58:33 348.7° 29.2° 13:59:33 20.3° 24.0° 14:00:33 39.1° 16.1° 14:01:33 49.5° 9.7° 14:02:33 55.9° 4.8° 14:03:33 60.1° 0.8° FITSAT 1 == Nov 11, 2012 Time Azimuth Elevation 11:24:33 218.0° 4.0° 11:25:33 214.1° 9.1° 11:26:33 207.4° 16.3° 11:27:33 193.2° 27.2° 11:28:33 158.1° 40.2° 11:29:33 107.9° 35.9° 11:30:33 83.3° 22.6° 11:31:33 73.0° 13.4° 11:32:33 67.8° 7.2° 11:33:33 64.7° 2.6° 13:00:33 262.4° 2.1° 13:01:33 266.1° 6.6° 13:02:33 272.0° 12.5° 13:03:33 282.8° 21.0° 13:04:33 306.2° 32.6° 13:05:33 350.6° 37.5° 13:06:33 26.3° 27.3° 13:07:33 42.6° 17.0° 13:08:33 50.7° 9.9° 13:09:33 55.5° 4.7° 13:10:33 58.7° 0.6° 14:37:33 290.6° 1.2° 14:38:33 296.0° 5.1° 14:39:33 304.0° 9.8° 14:40:33 316.6° 15.4° 14:41:33 337.0° 21.0° 14:42:33 4.9° 23.0° 14:43:33 30.9° 19.3° 14:44:33 48.3° 13.4° 14:45:33 59.0° 8.1° 14:46:33 66.0° 3.7° - Original Message - From: tan...@fit.ac.jp Subject: [amsat-bb] 5.8GHz transmission from NIWAKA Dear Ham Friends, We will start the experiments of 5.8GHz transmission of your place. Please advice the best time for your place and also let me know your latitude and longitude. Details are: http://www.fit.ac.jp/~tanaka/fitsat.shtml 73 Takushi JA6AVG ___ Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author. 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: 5.8GHz transmission from NIWAKA
I should have mentioned these times are UTC. Mike - Original Message - From: Mike Seguin N1JEZ n1...@burlingtontelecom.net Subject: [amsat-bb] Re: 5.8GHz transmission from NIWAKA Hello Takushi, Here are the best times for me to listen for FitSat on 5.8 GHz. My Grid locator is FN34jm. 73, Mike, N1JEZ ___ Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author. 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: FITSAT 5.84GHz received
Hello Takushi, Please let me know when FITSAT-1 will be active and I will plan to listen for it. My grid is FN34im. Burlington, VT Thanks! 73, Mike, N1JEZ AMSAT 29649 A closed mouth gathers no feet - Original Message - From: tan...@fit.ac.jp Subject: Re: [amsat-bb] Re: FITSAT 5.84GHz received Thank you Mike, These days, we are testing 5.8GHz without plan to learn their characteristics. We will make the plan until the end of this month. Please receive the 5.8GHz signal. We will find the orbit which passes over the south of your town. The 5.8GHz beam always turns to the magnetic north. 73 Takushi, JA6AVG - Original Message - Does FITSAT-1 transmit on 5.84 GHz when over the east coast of the US? If it does, I'd like to try and hear it. 2' dish and SDR for detection here. 73, Mike, N1JEZ AMSAT 29649 ___ Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author. 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: FITSAT 5.84GHz received
Does FITSAT-1 transmit on 5.84 GHz when over the east coast of the US? If it does, I'd like to try and hear it. 2' dish and SDR for detection here. 73, Mike, N1JEZ AMSAT 29649 A closed mouth gathers no feet - Original Message - From: Mineo Wakita ei7m-...@asahi-net.or.jp To: amsat-bb@amsat.org Sent: Friday, October 19, 2012 8:19 AM Subject: [amsat-bb] FITSAT 5.84GHz received FITSAT 5.84GHz signal was received by JA0CAW at 17 Oct 2012. http://www.ne.jp/asahi/hamradio/je9pel/fitsat58.htm JE9PEL, Mineo Wakita ___ Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author. Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite program! Subscription settings: http://amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb ___ Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author. Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite program! Subscription settings: http://amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb
