[amsat-bb] Calpoly kepler host down
Hi, Thanks for reading this. A question is the following host temporary down or is it moved to another location, if so could you please tell me/us the new location. http://mstl.atl.calpoly.edu/~ops/keps/kepler.txt 73 Jan PE0SAT -- With regards PE0SAT Internet web-page http://www.pe0sat.vgnet.nl/ DK3WN SatBlog http://www.dk3wn.info/p/ ___ Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of 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] Good Bye HAMSAT-VO52 - Rest In Peace
On 21-07-2014 17:03, Mani [VU2WMY/KJ6LRS] wrote: Hi Mani, Dear Friends, With heavy heart, I sadly convey, that our little angel ‘HAMSAT VO-52’ would no more be able to offer her services to the ‘Amateur Radio Fraternity. HAMSAT VO-52 succumbed in Space on 11th July 2014, while she was on her 49,675th orbit, due to the failure of on-board lithium ion batteries that have met their end of life. Sad news, it is one of my favourite satellites and she will be missed. I want to thank all the people that made and supported this Satellite for all there effort and hope as others already mentioned that maybe she will come back one day. 73 Jan PE0SAT -- With regards PE0SAT Internet web-page http://www.pe0sat.vgnet.nl/ DK3WN SatBlog http://www.dk3wn.info/p/ ___ Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of 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] ARTSAT1: INVADER will try to send Cosmic Poem
Dear Kubota San, Poem received over Europe, details can be found at the following link. http://www.dk3wn.info/p/?p=46312 Thank you very much. Jan van Gils, PE0SAT On 28-06-2014 09:55, Akihiro Kubota wrote: Dear PE0SAT-san Thank you very much for your report. We are sorry for not sending the Poem over EU. No Poem over Europe this morning. (28-06-2014 07:26 UTC) Received two AFSK packets (one decoded) and CW 1:Fm JQ1ZKK To JQ1ZKL [09:27:37R] r-g-p-msd We have set next command to send again at 2014-06-28 09:00:00 UTC. Please check it if you can > all Thanks again in advance. All the best, Akihiro Kubota. ARTSAT Project 73 Jan PE0SAT On 28-06-2014 08:57, Akihiro Kubota wrote: Dear All, Hello, we have submitted the command to send Cosmic Poem at 2014-06-28 07:26:00 UTC. All the best, Akihiro Kubota, ARTSAT Project On Jun 26, 2014, at 10:55 PM, ji1izr/Masahiro Sanada wrote: Dear all, The ARTSAT Project team scheduled to send Cosmic Poem over Europe and North Am erica. Please refer to the Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/events/1450646185187636/permalink/1457939504458304/ The announcement is: ***begin of the referred*** Schedule for the first and second performances in this weekend! The First Performance, Europe and North Africa 2014-06-28 07:26 (UTC) June 28 2014, 09:26 (CEST) over San Sebastian (Spain) Covered major cities: London, Berlin, Paris, Madrid, Dublin, Copenhagen, Wars aw, Marrakesh, Tunis The Second Performance, East/Central USA and East Canada 2014-06-28 21:26 (UTC) June 28 2014, 17:26 (EDT) over Ohio (USA) Covered major cities: New York, Chicago, Toronto, Montreal, Miami, Houston, K ansas City * the schedule is subject to change. ***end of the referred*** You can hear the sample of the poem here: http://artsat.jp/en/cosmic-poem-draft-2 de ji1izr/Masahiro ** Masahiro Sanada de ji1izr Hiratsuka-city Kanagawa,Japan ji1izr_1...@nifty.com ji1...@jarl.com ji1...@jamsat.or.jp web: http://ji1izr.atnifty.com/ blog: http://ji1izr.air-nifty.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 -- With regards PE0SAT Internet web-page http://www.pe0sat.vgnet.nl/ DK3WN SatBlog http://www.dk3wn.info/p/ ___ Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author. Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite program! Subscription settings: http://amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb -- With regards PE0SAT Internet web-page http://www.pe0sat.vgnet.nl/ DK3WN SatBlog http://www.dk3wn.info/p/ ___ Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of 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] ARTSAT1: INVADER will try to send Cosmic Poem
Hi Invader Team, No Poem over Europe this morning. (28-06-2014 07:26 UTC) Received two AFSK packets (one decoded) and CW 1:Fm JQ1ZKK To JQ1ZKL [09:27:37R] r-g-p-msd 73 Jan PE0SAT On 28-06-2014 08:57, Akihiro Kubota wrote: Dear All, Hello, we have submitted the command to send Cosmic Poem at 2014-06-28 07:26:00 UTC. All the best, Akihiro Kubota, ARTSAT Project On Jun 26, 2014, at 10:55 PM, ji1izr/Masahiro Sanada wrote: Dear all, The ARTSAT Project team scheduled to send Cosmic Poem over Europe and North Am erica. Please refer to the Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/events/1450646185187636/permalink/1457939504458304/ The announcement is: ***begin of the referred*** Schedule for the first and second performances in this weekend! The First Performance, Europe and North Africa 2014-06-28 07:26 (UTC) June 28 2014, 09:26 (CEST) over San Sebastian (Spain) Covered major cities: London, Berlin, Paris, Madrid, Dublin, Copenhagen, Wars aw, Marrakesh, Tunis The Second Performance, East/Central USA and East Canada 2014-06-28 21:26 (UTC) June 28 2014, 17:26 (EDT) over Ohio (USA) Covered major cities: New York, Chicago, Toronto, Montreal, Miami, Houston, K ansas City * the schedule is subject to change. ***end of the referred*** You can hear the sample of the poem here: http://artsat.jp/en/cosmic-poem-draft-2 de ji1izr/Masahiro ** Masahiro Sanada de ji1izr Hiratsuka-city Kanagawa,Japan ji1izr_1...@nifty.com ji1...@jarl.com ji1...@jamsat.or.jp web: http://ji1izr.atnifty.com/ blog: http://ji1izr.air-nifty.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 -- With regards PE0SAT Internet web-page http://www.pe0sat.vgnet.nl/ DK3WN SatBlog http://www.dk3wn.info/p/ ___ Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of 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] LVB tracker and SatPC32 under Windows 7/64 - OLE error 800A1F55
Hi Craig, How is your LVB connected to your Windows system? I am using the same setup and experience no problems. My LVB is connected via real RS232 interface. 73 Jan PE0SAT On 16-06-2014 05:41, Craig Hayhow wrote: I wonder if anyone can give me some advice? I am trying to use LVB tracker and SatPC32 under Windows 7/64 and every thing works fine until I start tracking a satellite and after a few minutes I get an OLE error 800A1F55 and the Server SDX program freezes up? Any ideas what is causing this and how to fix it? Any advice appreciated. Regards, Craig VK6JJJ ___ Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author. Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite program! Subscription settings: http://amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb -- With regards PE0SAT Internet web-page http://www.pe0sat.vgnet.nl/ DK3WN SatBlog http://www.dk3wn.info/p/ ___ Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of 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 %$#$ again
Hi Bob, I experience similar issues lately ALT-F4 and windows task manager can help to prevent from rebooting your PC. In my case this behaviour occurs when object ID's are changed or removed from the kepler input files. Lately we had Kicksat, Phonesat and other cubesats that burned up in the atmosphere and therefor where removed from the DB. To solve the issue I check and edit the satellite group files and remove them by hand. Some extra information for Erich: I create my own kepler input files direct from Space Track (with the help from HaloKepler) here an example (http://www.pe0sat.vgnet.nl/kepler/mykepler.txt) and use multiple groups that use there own kepler input when object ID's are no longer available or have changed and satellites are active in the group file SatPC32 reacts with the message "Ungultige gleitkommaoperation" Maybe it is possible to have SatPC32 act different when object ID's are changed or removed from the kepler input file and active in one of the group files. 73 Jan PE0SAT On 05-06-2014 21:49, Bob- W7LRD wrote: This is on different computer- I get Ungultige gleitkommaoperation marching across the screen. I must shut the computer down to stop it. I had just downloaded new keps. The last time (other computer) I had to delete the entire program and start from scratch with everything. Is there something I am doing/not doing?? Becoming a PITA to keep everything running. from the digitally challenged 73 Bob W7LRD ___ Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author. Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite program! Subscription settings: http://amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb -- With regards PE0SAT Internet web-page http://www.pe0sat.vgnet.nl/ DK3WN SatBlog http://www.dk3wn.info/p/ ___ Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of 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] Doppler.Sqf Editor for SatPC32
Hi Tom, Compliments a very nice development - Would it be possible to also open TLE object file(s) and add entries to doppler.sqf based on the object files? 73 Jan PE0SAT On 28-05-2014 16:44, Thomas Doyle wrote: Hi, I wrote this little program to try and help out with the great Doppler.sqf files posted on the AMSAT-UK web site. http://amsat-uk.org/satellites/doppler-sqf-2/ In the remote possibility that it could be of interest or use to someone else here is the link. http://www.tomdoyle.org/DopplerSqfEditor 73 W9KE Tom Doyle ___ Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author. Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite program! Subscription settings: http://amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb -- With regards PE0SAT Internet web-page http://www.pe0sat.vgnet.nl/ ___ Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of 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] senior moment
Hi Bob, Check if there satellites part of your SatPC32 groups that are no longer available because they decayed, examples are Kicksat, Phonesat, Litsat etc. I am running into the same, also keep in mind that Space Track can alter satellites ID's the last I run into was ITF-1 and this also gave the error you experience. 73 Jan PE0SAT On 26-05-2014 02:00, Bob- W7LRD wrote: I am getting Ungultige Gleitkommaoperation marching across the screen on satpc32. I forget how to fix it. 73 Bob W7LRD ___ Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author. Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite program! Subscription settings: http://amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb -- With regards PE0SAT Internet web-page http://www.pe0sat.vgnet.nl/ ___ Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of 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] Digitalker Timer Operation Test Again
Hi Eric, Yes the same (of course) at my location. Nice to hear that the experiment was active and working this evening :D Some details can be found at: http://www.dk3wn.info/p/?p=45341 73 Jan PE0SAT On 22-05-2014 20:55, Eric Knaps , ON4HF wrote: Hello, I received several ax25 frames and also the digitalker at 18:35utc over Europe. 73, Eric. Akihiro Kubota schreef op 22/05/2014 10:25: Dear all, Hello, We are going to retry timer(automatic) operation of Digitalker tonight. 1st: 5/22/14 17:01 - 02 UTC https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/1336163/ScrSav010.jpg 2nd: 5/22/14 18:33 - 34 UTC https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/1336163/ScrSav009.jpg - ARTSAT1: INVADER (CO-77) 39577 http://www.n2yo.com/satellite/?s=39577 - FM mode on 437.200MHz +-doppler. - Reception Report: http://api.artsat.jp/report/ We hope it will work well tonight… Thanks in advance. Akihiro Kubota, ARTSAT Project -- With regards PE0SAT Internet web-page http://www.pe0sat.vgnet.nl/ ___ Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author. 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: File needed (Doppler.sqf)
Hi Arlon, Look at http://amsat-uk.org/satellites/doppler-sqf-2/ 73 Jan PE0SAT On 05-05-2014 12:42, anel...@min.midco.net wrote: Could someone send me a copy of there DOPPLER.SQF. Thanks 73 Arlon Nelson W0TUP North Dakota My designated driver is 12BY7A -- With regards PE0SAT Internet web-page http://www.pe0sat.vgnet.nl/ ___ Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author. 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: Aeneas
Hi Gabor, The latest TLE: Aeneas 1 38760U 12048C 14116.25394057 +.00013796 +0-0 +12439-2 0 04821 2 38760 064.6679 025.2814 0151661 112. 249.6109 14.87352181075568 11:23 KE6YFA-1/TELEM>CQ>UI,?,F0 (1199 baud): 4341455255531D0040020001010B06002800FF07001000F07570130049C08F134170E2 11:23 KE6YFA-1/TELEM>CQ>UI,?,F0 (1199 baud): 4341455255531D0040020001010B06002814FF07001000F07570130049C08F1341A61A 11:24 KE6YFA-1/TELEM>CQ>UI,?,F0 (1199 baud): 4341455255531D0040020001010B06002828FF07001000F07570130049C08F1341CD1B 11:24 KE6YFA-1/TELEM>CQ>UI,?,F0 (1199 baud): 4341455255531D0040020001010B06002900FF07001000F07570130049C08F13411CD5 Goodluck in tracking AENEAS 73 Jan PE0SAT On 28-04-2014 23:10, Gabor Berczi wrote: Hi, Does anyone have a confirmed uptodate+working TLE for the Aeneas satellite? http://www.isi.edu/projects/serc/aeneas_news I had an exact one, but it quickly deteriorated lately for some reason, being off by 10-15 minutes. Aeneas is a cool sat with a strong AX.25 beacon which can be cleanly detected by even rudimentary setups. -- With regards PE0SAT Internet web-page http://www.pe0sat.vgnet.nl/ ___ Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author. Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite program! Subscription settings: http://amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb
[amsat-bb] Any latest news on the Cubesats that fly with SpaceX CRS-3 mission
Is there some more information available? I found information on http://www.cubesat.org/index.php/missions/upcoming-launches/139-crs3-launch-alert but nothing else. Any extra info would be appreciated. 73 Jan PE0SAT -- With regards PE0SAT Internet web-page http://www.pe0sat.vgnet.nl/ ___ Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author. 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: ZACUBE
Hi Jerry, I could be wrong, but as far as I know is the 20m experiment not yet started and is the 20m antenna not yet deployed. 73 Jan PE0SAT On 16-03-2014 18:27, jerry keeton wrote: Just before ZACUBE-01 reaches its' apex , I hear a signal that sounds like pactor . That is on 14.099 . Never seem to find the correct software for decoding . Just wondering if that is zacube since I hear it on every pass ? 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 -- With regards PE0SAT Internet web-page http://www.pe0sat.vgnet.nl/ ___ Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author. Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite program! Subscription settings: http://amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb
[amsat-bb] Dire-Wolf (Faking a software TNC as hardware)
Hi, How can one configure Dire-Wolf for 9600 baud packet. When I read the website it seems to have that option but I can't find a configuration example. 73 Jan PE0SAT On 05-03-2014 03:42, Stefan Wagener wrote: Try Dire-Wolf as an alternative: http://home.comcast.net/~wb2osz/site/ Stefan, VE4NSA On Tue, Mar 4, 2014 at 8:14 PM, Kevin wrote: -- With regards PE0SAT Internet web-page http://www.pe0sat.vgnet.nl/ ___ Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author. 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 Sat tracking and IC-9100
Hi Gabriel, There is a new HRD preview with 9100 support. Take a look at there site. http://www.hrdsoftwarellc.com/downloads/default.html Jan PE0SAT On 15-02-2014 18:00, Gabriel - EA6VQ wrote: Is someone using the HRD Satellite tracking program with the IC-9100 for Doppler correction? I am evaluating this software and I don't manage to make it change the uplink frequency in the rig following Doppler changes. It updates the downlink frequency, but no the uplink. Is it a bug in the software or am I doing something wrong? SATPC32 does the job more or less, but I also have some issues with it so I am looking for an alternative. Thanks. 73. Gabriel - EA6VQ _ Web-Site: HTTP://www.dxmaps.com VQLog 3.1 (build 78): HTTP://www.vqlog.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 -- With regards PE0SAT Internet web-page http://www.pe0sat.vgnet.nl/ ___ Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author. Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite program! Subscription settings: http://amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb
[amsat-bb] Re: AO 73
When using SatPC32, you can change the uplink with the keyboard. CTRL + and - if I am correct. (Take a look at the manual) The buttons in the screen are only for download. 73 Jan PE0SAT On 14-02-2014 04:15, David W0DHB wrote: Rich If you use the Uplink calibration buttons on the SATPC32 CAT menu, only the uplink frequency changes . Dave W0DHB -Original Message- From: amsat-bb-boun...@amsat.org [mailto:amsat-bb-boun...@amsat.org] On Behalf Of Rich/wa4bue Sent: Thursday, February 13, 2014 7:55 PM To: amsat-bb@amsat.org Subject: [amsat-bb] AO 73 Since the up link is at -10Khz( a lot of twisting of the XIT control, can the buttons on SATPAC program compensate. Seems like + and - on the buttons change both up link and down link. Using TS 2000. Thanks R 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 -- With regards PE0SAT Internet web-page http://www.pe0sat.vgnet.nl/ ___ Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author. 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: Celestrak down??
CelesTrak is currently down due to ice storm in Philadelphia area that knocked out power to hundreds of thousands. On 05-02-2014 18:00, Ken Swaggart wrote: Trying to download keps from Celestrak this morning, but the site times out. Is this a local issue for me or are others having problems (at 1700Z). http://celestrak.com/ Tnx, Ken, W7KKE -- With regards PE0SAT Internet web-page http://www.pe0sat.vgnet.nl/ ___ Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author. 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 and SDR Sharp connect?
Hi Henk, You're welcome, have fun with this combination, it is working great for me. @All I updated the article on my blog with this new information. http://www.pe0sat.vgnet.nl/2013/new-sdr-dde-plugin/ 73 Jan PE0SAT On 04-01-2014 18:31, PA3GUO wrote: Problem fixed after talking with Jan PE0SAT (thanks Jan!) Need to use a newer version of SDR Sharp: - version 'stable' (v1.0.0.1000) does not work well with the DDE - version 'dev' (rev 1173) does work ! Henk, PA3GUO -Oorspronkelijk bericht- Van: PA3GUO [mailto:pa3...@upcmail.nl] Verzonden: zaterdag 4 januari 2014 13:06 Aan: amsat-bb@amsat.org Onderwerp: SATPC32 and SDR Sharp connect? When I use the DDE tracker plug-in from Ian Gilmour (MM6DOS) as described also here: http://www.pe0sat.vgnet.nl/tag/sdrsharp/ I do indeed see in SDR Sharp the DDE Client. I also can see when I connect it the realtime output of SATPC32 correctly displayed (sat name, freq, ..). However, when I hit PLAY to start the FCD to become active, the DDE information freezes (no updates anymore) and the FCD also does not go to the freq from the DDE. Who can tell me what I do wrong ? Henk, PA3GUO ___ Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author. Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite program! Subscription settings: http://amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb -- With regards PE0SAT Internet web-page http://www.pe0sat.vgnet.nl/ ___ Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author. 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 Radio Deluxe v6 Sat program
Improvements? I have used it in the past, but it wasn't a great program to use with my FT847. Do you now what the improvements are? 73 PE0SAT On 22-12-2013 22:35, Ted wrote: With all the new activity, has anyone tried the new and improved HRD Sat program lately? Supposedly, there have been some improvements to the satellite portion of the suite. Thank, Ted K7TRK ___ Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author. Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite program! Subscription settings: http://amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb -- With regards PE0SAT Internet web-page http://www.pe0sat.vgnet.nl/ ___ Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author. 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: Object IDs
Thanks Nico PA0DLO for the work put in to this and sharing this with the community. 73 Jan PE0SAT On 17-12-2013 14:32, Nico Janssen wrote: All, Further doppler measurements show that TshepisoSat (aka ZACube 1) is object 39417 (2013-066B) and AMSAT-OSCAR 73 (aka FUNCube 1) is object 39444 (2013-066AE). Therefore HiNCube must be object 39445 (2013-066AF). It is not easy to get a good doppler curve with many Cubesats because of the limited transmissions and because of the frequency drift of their beacon transmitters. These object IDs from the Dnepr launch seem to be correct, although some still need to be confirmed (tbc): 39416 2013-066A Aprizesat 7 39417 2013-066B TshepisoSat 39418 2013-066C Skysat 1 39419 2013-066D Dubaisat 2 39421 2013-066F Unisat 5 39422 2013-066G STSat 3 39423 2013-066H WNISat 1 39425 2013-066K Aprizesat 8 39427 2013-066M Triton 1 39428 2013-066N Delfi-n3Xt 39429 2013-066P Dove 3 39430 2013-066Q GomX 1 39431 2013-066R BRITE-PL 39432 2013-066S HumSat D (tbc) 39436 2013-066W Eagle 2 ($50Sat) (tbc) 39438 2013-066Y Velox PII (tbc) 39439 2013-066Z First-MOVE (tbc) 39440 2013-066AA CubeBug 2 (tbc) 39444 2013-066AE AMSAT-OSCAR 73 39445 2013-066AF HiNCube 39446 2013-066AG UWE 3 (tbc) 73, Nico PA0DLO On 2013-12-01 16:25, Nico Janssen wrote: All, An update on the satellite IDs. Still no IDs are available for the satellites launched from the ISS (except TechEdSat 3P) and the Minotaur. Several IDs have been published for the objects from the Dnepr launch but many need to be confirmed. Still not all TLEs are released. AMSAT-OSCAR 73, ZACube 1 and HiNCube were launched from the same ISIPOD. As they initially were close together, the JSpOC decided to release only one TLE set for this cluster under object number 39417 (2013-066B). Now the distances between these satellites are slowly increasing. So the question is which satellite is object 39417. Detailed doppler measurements show that ZACube 1 is now about 25 s early compared to the TLE for object 39417, while OSCAR 73 is about 11 s early. This seems to indicate that object 39417 is actually HiNCube. Hopefully TLEs for OSCAR 73 and ZACube 1 will be published soon. 73, Nico PA0DLO On 2013-11-23 11:32, Nico Janssen wrote: All, An overview of the presently known IDs for the satellites that have been launched recently. ISS JSSOD Cubesat launches 2013-11-19 12:18 UTC 39412 1998-067DA Pico Dragon ? 39413 1998-067DB ArduSat 1 ? 39414 1998-067DC ArduSat X ? To be confirmed when the objects have more separation. 2013-11-20 07:58 UTC 39415 1998-067DD TechEdSat 3P Minotaur 1, Wallops Flight Facility 2013-11-20 01:15 UTC ORS3 & ELaNa 4: 29 satellites So far only 4 TLEs published. No IDs yet but probably: 39380 2013-064A STPSat 3 Dnepr, Yasny 2013-11-21 07:10:11 UTC 32 satellites 19 TLEs published 39417 2013-066B FUNcube 1 39427 2013-066M Triton 1 39428 2013-066N Delfi-n3Xt Note that all designations may change later on. 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 -- With regards PE0SAT Internet web-page http://www.pe0sat.vgnet.nl/ ___ Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author. 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: Object IDs
Hi Nico, Thanks for the update, this would explain why the doppler correction for AO-73 isn't working with the current object-id. 73 Jan PE0SAT On 01-12-2013 16:25, Nico Janssen wrote: All, An update on the satellite IDs. Still no IDs are available for the satellites launched from the ISS (except TechEdSat 3P) and the Minotaur. Several IDs have been published for the objects from the Dnepr launch but many need to be confirmed. Still not all TLEs are released. AMSAT-OSCAR 73, ZACube 1 and HiNCube were launched from the same ISIPOD. As they initially were close together, the JSpOC decided to release only one TLE set for this cluster under object number 39417 (2013-066B). Now the distances between these satellites are slowly increasing. So the question is which satellite is object 39417. Detailed doppler measurements show that ZACube 1 is now about 25 s early compared to the TLE for object 39417, while OSCAR 73 is about 11 s early. This seems to indicate that object 39417 is actually HiNCube. Hopefully TLEs for OSCAR 73 and ZACube 1 will be published soon. 73, Nico PA0DLO On 2013-11-23 11:32, Nico Janssen wrote: All, An overview of the presently known IDs for the satellites that have been launched recently. ISS JSSOD Cubesat launches 2013-11-19 12:18 UTC 39412 1998-067DA Pico Dragon ? 39413 1998-067DB ArduSat 1 ? 39414 1998-067DC ArduSat X ? To be confirmed when the objects have more separation. 2013-11-20 07:58 UTC 39415 1998-067DD TechEdSat 3P Minotaur 1, Wallops Flight Facility 2013-11-20 01:15 UTC ORS3 & ELaNa 4: 29 satellites So far only 4 TLEs published. No IDs yet but probably: 39380 2013-064A STPSat 3 Dnepr, Yasny 2013-11-21 07:10:11 UTC 32 satellites 19 TLEs published 39417 2013-066B FUNcube 1 39427 2013-066M Triton 1 39428 2013-066N Delfi-n3Xt Note that all designations may change later on. 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 -- With regards PE0SAT Internet web-page http://www.pe0sat.vgnet.nl/ ___ Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author. 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: Problem with SatPC32
Hi Larry, I have it running on a Windows 7 64bit version without a problem. If I remember right, you have to run the installer as Admin. Right click and select run as administrator. Take a close look at the install guide and as specially the Windows 7 remarks. 73 Jan PE0SAT On 25-11-2013 00:59, Larry Ryan wrote: I tried installing SatPC32 Ver 12.3 from a CD on my new PC: 64-bit Win7. This will not work due to this version being 32-bit only. I tried installing from this CD on my HP Mini, 32-bit Win7 and I get this error every second: Fehler bei Fließkommaoperation which I think translates to floating point error. I have to use file manager to stop the popup error messages. I cannot find patches for this problem on the SatPC32 websites. It looks like my HP Mini will not run it. I really want to install it on my new 64-bit laptop. It looks like all the downloads are trial versions of the full software. You must pay for the full version. So, do I have to purchase another copy to get the newer 64-bit version? I can't use the Ver 12.3 CD on my 64-bit Win7 laptop. 73, 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 -- With regards PE0SAT Internet web-page http://www.pe0sat.vgnet.nl/ ___ Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author. 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 #1 19 November 2013 15:00UTC
Only one word Wow Thanks and good luck with the launch On 19-11-2013 16:20, Wouter Jan Ubbels wrote: Hi all, As you may be aware, on the 21st of November, 07:10UTC a DNEPR launch vehicle will lift off from Yasny Launch Base, Russia, carrying a number of payloads. One of them is the Triton-1 satellite, a 3-unit cubesat developed by ISIS - Innovative Solutions In Space from Delft, The Netherlands. Note that the Triton-2 satellite is not on this launch, its launch date is to be determined at this stage. Triton-2 will be similar to Triton-1, the main difference being that it will also carry an S-band downlink and associated mode US transponder. Triton-1 is a satellite which will serve as a test bed for an experimental receiver, designed to receive Automatic Identification System (AIS) messages from ships. During the first three months after launch, the plan is to characterize the AIS receiver in orbit. After approximately three months of experimenting, we intend to activate a single channel FM to DSB mode UV transponder (similar to AO-16's transponder). The exact transponder uplink frequency in the 435-438MHz band will be announced at that time as well. We have created an amateur radio information page which contains all information related to its downlink signals at: http://www.isispace.nl/HAM/ We intend to publish regular status updates on the AMSAT-BB as well as on the aforementioned page. Kind regards on behalf of the Triton-1 team, Wouter Jan Ubbels PE4WJ ___ Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author. Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite program! Subscription settings: http://amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb -- With regards PE0SAT Internet web-page http://www.pe0sat.vgnet.nl/ ___ Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author. Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite program! Subscription settings: http://amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb
[amsat-bb] Re: FunCube Dashboard under Wine?
Hi Greg, I think the biggest challenge is installing .Net framework 4 The reason is, I tried to install SDR# under wine and wasn't able to get .Net working. But maybe there are amateurs out there that found a way. Try VirtualBox with a Windows version, that will be a lot easier. 73 PE0SAT On 17-11-2013 04:24, Greg D wrote: Hi all, Before I try, does anyone know if the new FunCube Dashboard software will run on Linux under Wine? Except under unusual circumstances, the only windows in the shack are the glass kind... Thanks, Greg KO6TH ___ Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author. Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite program! Subscription settings: http://amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb -- With regards PE0SAT Internet web-page http://www.pe0sat.vgnet.nl/ ___ Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author. Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite program! Subscription settings: http://amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb
[amsat-bb] Re: AO-27 recovery operations underway
With this information, I thought, lets update the TLE data for AO-27. But when I queried the space-track database I got another name for norad-id 22825 ? 0 KITSAT B 1 22825U 93061C 13304.75582515 .0229 0-0 10682-3 0 5154 2 22825 098.6342 247.4246 0007462 243.1674 177.4743 14.29604597 48145 Strange, in amateur.txt via Celestrak it says EYESAT-1 (AO-27 1 22825U 93061C 13304.75582515 .0229 0-0 10682-3 0 5154 2 22825 98.6342 247.4246 0007462 243.1674 177.4743 14.29604597 48145 Seems a glitch in the space-track database 73 Jan PE0SAT On 01-11-2013 20:09, Paul Stoetzer wrote: From the website (http://www.ao27.org/AO27/) Oct 29th, 2013 Recovery operations are underway again for AO-27. We will try to keep the website up to date with any infomation. - Michael, N3UC We could definitely use another FM bird, so let's hope they are able to get it going again. Maybe I'm a good luck charm - I just sent a QSL card to N5TRR for my last QSO on AO-27, just minutes before it failed last year, stating "Last operational orbit of AO-27" in the comment field. I'd be happy to be wrong about that! 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 -- With regards PE0SAT Internet web-page http://www.pe0sat.vgnet.nl/ ___ Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author. 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: Help CUSat
CUSAT 1 is part of tle-new.txt http://www.celestrak.com/NORAD/elements/tle-new.txt CUSAT 1 1 39266U 13055B 13296.70697567 .00010722 0-0 36288-3 0 340 2 39266 80.9870 291.3704 0794240 91.6067 277.6152 13.97322356 3353 Good luck all 73 Jan PE0SAT On 24-10-2013 23:07, Nick Pugh K5QXJ wrote: Be glad to help please sent the tle nick -Original Message- From: amsat-bb-boun...@amsat.org [mailto:amsat-bb-boun...@amsat.org] On Behalf Of Alexandra Abad Sent: Thursday, October 24, 2013 1:13 AM To: amsat-bb@amsat.org Subject: [amsat-bb] Help CUSat Hi everyone, I'm a current member of CUSat at Cornell University. As you may know, we are a student-run team, winner of the University Nanosat-4 competition and recently launched with Falcon 9 in September. We have currently been having issues hearing CUSat and would appreciate any help! Below is some tracking information information: - *Beacon Downlink Frequency:* 437.405 MHz FM (UHF band) - *Beaconed Callsign:* BOTTOM - *FCC Callsign:* WG2XTI - *Data Rate:* 1200 baud - *Modulation:* AFSK - *Transmit Interval:* Every 1 minute - *RF Power Output:* 2.2 W - *Antenna Polarization:* Linear If get any results or have any questions at all please email us at pub...@cusat.cornell.edu. Visit cusat.cornell.edu if you would like to learn more about our program. Thanks! -- Alexandra Abad Cornell University '14 Mechanical Engineering ___ Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of 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 -- With regards PE0SAT Internet web-page http://www.pe0sat.vgnet.nl/ ___ Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author. 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: IC-820H + SatPC32
Hi All, One thing that could cause this, is that in the DDE configuration file uplink frequency correction is disabled. I found out that normal radio correction then also is disabled. Took me a while to solve this :( So is this downlink or uplink related? 73 Jan PE0SAT On 06-09-2013 17:30, Erich Eichmann wrote: Hello, is there anybody on the list using an IC-820H with SatPC32, V. 12.8b? I don't have that radio and can't test it. A user of the IC-820H has an issue with the program.´The program sets the initial frequencies when he selects a satellite but doesn't update the frequencies for Doppler corrrection (he decreased the intervals in menu CAT already to 10 Hz). Many thanks for answers. 73s, Erich, DK1TB ___ Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author. Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite program! Subscription settings: http://amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb -- With regards PE0SAT Internet web-page http://www.pe0sat.vgnet.nl/ ___ Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author. 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 & Icom IC-910H Setting PL Tone Question
Hi Les, You have to configure/check the SubTone.sqf file and then when this is setup you can use the T0/T1/T2 option within SatPC32. Default behaviour is T0 no tone T1 is normal TX behaviour and T2 arm the SO-50 timer. Here some information from the SatPC32 Manual: (http://www.dk1tb.de/manual_e.htm) Files which can be opened by the SatPC32 '?' menu The following files can only be edited manually. They can be opened in the SatPC32 '?' menu with the SatPC32 built-in editor or with Notepad: Doppler.SQF, Squint.SQF, Prior.SQF, ParPort.SQF, Program.SQF, Standpos.SQF, SatFiles.SQF, DivOptions.SQF, SubTone.SQF, AmsatNames.Txt, Celestrak.SQF SubTone.SQF This file contains the names and parameters of satellites that require a subaudible tone on the uplink signal for access. At present, the only satellites of this kind are SO-50 and AO-51. The file itself contains detailed hints how to be used. Good luck 73 Jan PE0SAT On 06-09-2013 11:15, Les Rayburn wrote: Happened to be up very late, trying to finish some work. My computer alerted me that SO-50 was rising, and even though it was 4AM, I thought I'd take a chance that someone might be on the bird. All efforts to raise the bird failed, even though it was a very high elevation pass. I realized that the bird had "timed out" and needed to be activated. Not something I was used to thinking about considering how busy SO-50 usually is. I searched in vain to try to figure out how SATPC32 was setting the 67.0 Hz PL tone. I figured I could modify that setting to make it transmit 74.4 Hz instead. But no joy. I know this can be set in the rig's menu, but I'd rather have a separate setting in SATPC32 for those rare passes when SO-50 is silent. Can someone walk me through how to edit the necessary file(s) and set this up? Thanks in advance from a night owl! -- -- 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 -- With regards PE0SAT Internet web-page http://www.pe0sat.vgnet.nl/ ___ Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author. Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite program! Subscription settings: http://amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb
[amsat-bb] Re: ISS SSTV Active on 145.800Mhz
Hi Cor, Via this link: http://www.pe0sat.vgnet.nl/2013/iss-sstv-reception/ you can download the SSTV images I received yesterday. 73 Jan PE0SAT On 04-09-2013 20:47, Cor . wrote: Hello All, Several ISS SSTV images are received from several ground stations. See ISS SSTV images and info: http://ariss-sstv.blogspot.nl/ http://www.dk3wn.info/satblog.shtml I asume the Russian ISS crew have sended 4 different SSTV images today. If someone have received other images please send them to me via e-mail (see my QRZ.com page). Tommorow Sept. 5 between 09:00 and 10:40 UTC last day of the event. 73's Cor PD0RKC ___ Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author. Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite program! Subscription settings: http://amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb -- With regards PE0SAT Internet web-page http://www.pe0sat.vgnet.nl/ ___ Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author. Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite program! Subscription settings: http://amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb
[amsat-bb] Re: FUNcube-1 is in its POD
Congratulations to the whole team, this is great news. The AMSAT FUNcube team are delighted to be able to announce that the FUNcube-1 CubeSat has now completed all its final testing and been placed into its launch POD. This work was completed during a three day programme at the premises of ISIS BV in Delft in the Netherlands and was finished, on time, late this afternoon. FUNcube-1 is actually the middle 1U CubeSat of three sharing a 3U ISIPOD. It is sharing the ISIPOD with ZACUBE-1 from South Africa and HINcube from Norway. ZACube-1, in addition to carrying VHF and UHF communications equipment also has a 20 metre beacon which will operate on 14.099MHz This ISIPOD, with the spacecraft inside, will be transported to Russia, early next month,for launch and will eventually be attached directly to the launch vehicle. FUNcube-1 carries a U/V linear transponder and the educational telemetry beacon using 1k2 BPSK for school outreach purposes. The current launch info has lift off scheduled for November 21st at 07:11:29 UTC Full intial orbit details and TLE’s, together with decoding sofwtare will be made available over the next few weeks best 73 Graham G3VZV – Wouter PA3WEG – Jim G3WGM 73 Jan PE0SAT -- With regards PE0SAT Internet web-page http://www.pe0sat.vgnet.nl/ ___ Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author. 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: High orbit satellites?
Hi Peter, This is the one million dollar question ... 73 Jan PE0SAT On 29-08-2013 08:58, Peter Klein wrote: What are the chances that there will be another high-orbit satellite like AO-10 and AO-13? Does AMSAT have any plans in that direction since the demise of AO-40? My main satellite interest is live communication with faraway places, and I really miss those Molnya birds. --Peter, KD7MW ___ Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author. Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite program! Subscription settings: http://amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb -- With regards PE0SAT Internet web-page http://www.pe0sat.vgnet.nl/ ___ Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author. 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: Delpht University Netherlands
Contact information is on the website: http://www.delfispace.nl/ If that isn't enough, send me a PB and I'll try and see what I can do. 73 Jan PE0SAT On 18-08-2013 19:47, Sundeep Shah wrote: Do we have any hams around this area near Delpht univ. Pls can I have name call sign n tele..thanks vu3sxe..Sundeep Shah Bangalore..+91 94484 26365. ___ Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author. Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite program! Subscription settings: http://amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb -- With regards PE0SAT Internet web-page http://www.pe0sat.vgnet.nl/ ___ Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author. 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: Makeover for www.amsat.org
Congratulations it looks great! A job well-done 73 Jan PE0SAT On 28-07-2013 21:08, Joe Fitzgerald wrote: Thanks to the effort of a bunch of people , especially Brent Salmi, Steve Kenwolf and Brent Salmi, we have pushed a new, more colorful theme to the AMSAT web site, as well as some updated content. We are by no means done, and welcome the assistance of others to generate content and features for the site.We are using the WordPress content management system. so changing content is much simpler than earlier schemes used on www.amsat.org. It's got a nice web based interface that should be familiar to anyone with basic word processing skills. If you see something you think you can improve on, drop me a note! -Joe KM1P ___ Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author. Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite program! Subscription settings: http://amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb -- With regards PE0SAT Internet web-page http://www.pe0sat.vgnet.nl/ ___ Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author. 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: Strand 1 Reception
On 27-07-2013 19:50, Vincenzo Mone wrote: Hi to all, Hi Om, right now I had a pass for STRAND 1. I have decoded it using Mike's program. I have noticed that the kiss program has also created a RAW file. Please Which program to use to see it? Use the .kss file and open this data with the STRaND-1 decoder that can be downloaded via the website from Mike DK3WN at the following location: http://www.dk3wn.info/files/strand1.zip Thanks 73's de Enzo IK8OZV EasyLog 5 BetaTester EasyLog PDA BetaTester WinBollet BetaTester D.C.I. CheckPoint Regione Campania Skype: ik8ozv8520 73 Jan PE0SAT -- With regards PE0SAT Internet web-page http://www.pe0sat.vgnet.nl/ ___ Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author. 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: Yubileiny (RS-30) ?
Hi Jean-Pierre, I have no official report but can confirm that I also didn't hear RS-30 in quit some time. 73 Jan PE0SAT On 23-07-2013 09:57, Jean-Pierre Godet wrote: Hi all here ! Looks like Yubileiny/RS-30 is no more active... Is there anyone among us who could confirm ? Last record here was on November 12th 2012, heard maybe some time in december but nothing now. I'm listening in vain for more than a week on 435.215 and 435.315 MHz. Last pass, orb. nr 23440 has a max elevation 68 deg. Yubileiny-2/RS-40 is OK but active only when in sight of Krasnoyarsk. Yesterday was on 435.265 MHz (DOKA-B, not CW, two pass recorded). Best 73 ! Jean-Pierre/F5YG -- With regards PE0SAT Internet web-page http://www.pe0sat.vgnet.nl/ ___ Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author. Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite program! Subscription settings: http://amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb
[amsat-bb] Looking for Cue Dee antenna information
Hi, Thanks for reading this message. Can somebody help me with the element measurements for the Que Dee 432 antenna models. When looking at the manual they only speak of colours and not of length. 73 Jan PE0SAT -- With regards PE0SAT Internet web-page http://www.pe0sat.vgnet.nl/ ___ Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author. 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
Hi Les (and others) I haven't used 6.0 but almost every version before that. When you just want to listen to the sats, it is a great peace of software but when you also want to transmit via the sats and be able to control your uplink via de software, then my experience is, that is a pain to work with the VFO sliders. If they would change the way the frequency can be changed I would use it more often. Now, after trying them all (Nova, Orbitron WXtrack, etc etc), SatPC32 is my preferred software for working the Sats. 73 Jan PE0SAT On 23-05-2013 19:26, Les Rayburn 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 -- With regards PE0SAT Internet web-page http://www.pe0sat.vgnet.nl/ ___ Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author. Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite program! Subscription settings: http://amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb
[amsat-bb] Experience with M2 436CP42UG
Hi, Are there people using the M2 436CP42UG for satellite operation? If so, could you share some experience whit this Antenna? I have bought a used one but am unable to get it aligned in the right way so that SWR is expectable. From the manual I get the length of the dipole at 4.375 inch thats 11.1cm but it isn't working in my setup and changing it in steps of 1mm doesn't bring me to the right SWR. In some places the impedance is so bad that the radio disables power output. Thanks in advance 73 Jan PE0SAT -- With regards PE0SAT Internet web-page http://www.pe0sat.vgnet.nl/ ___ Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author. Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite program! Subscription settings: http://amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb
[amsat-bb] TLE information (CubeSats launched BeeSATs, OSSI-1, SOMP etc)
Are there some preliminary TLE data available? The only one I could find are from Mike DK3WN BEESAT-2 1 9U 13110.4167 -.0032 0-0 -27259-5 0 6 2 9 064.9888 015.3126 0011850 230.4664 032.8952 14.9764084415 These could be used for all of them when they are all separated at the same time but when I understand right the Sats will be deployed during different Orbits. 73 Jan PE0SAT -- With regards PE0SAT Internet web-page http://www.pe0sat.vgnet.nl/ ___ Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author. 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: Fwd: [Tracking] PhoneSat launch April 17th! 437.425MHz
Hi, Thanks for sharing this information. Is it possible that we, the Amateur Radio community can receive some extra information regarding the meaning of the telemetry we can receive and upload via the phonesat.org website? 73 Jan PE0SAT On 11-04-2013 06:04, Samudra Haque N3RDX & S21X wrote: I am forwarding a request from NASA ARC Phonesat project, relevant to my mail earlier yesterday. This is a 3-for-1 special for amsat community. 73 de N3RDX -- Forwarded message -- From: Wolfe, Jasper Lewis. (ARC-RD)[Stinger Ghaffarian Technologies Inc. (SGT Inc.)] Date: Wed, Apr 10, 2013 at 3:05 PM Subject: Re: [Tracking] PhoneSat launch April 17th! 437.425MHz Cc: "Guillen Salas, Alberto (ARC-SST)[Stinger Ghaffarian Technologies Inc. (SGT Inc.)]" , "Tintore Gazulla, Oriol (ARC-TH)[Stinger Ghaffarian Technologies Inc. (SGT Inc.)]" < oriol.tintoregazu...@nasa.gov> Hello CubeSats and Amateur Radio Operators! The very first PhoneSat’s will be launching aboard the Antares on April 17 th at 1700 EDT (launch window to April 19th possibly further). We have manifested 2x PhoneSat 1.0 and 1x PhoneSat 2.0 Beta. ** ** Our orbit is very low (270km x 300km 51.6deg) and we’ll only be up there for 2 weeks! So we’re looking for as many people as possible to help with tracking our satellites! ** ** If any of you are interested in tracking the satellite please let myself (+the cc’d team) know – your help will be greatly appreciated! ** ** All three satellites will be transmitting on *437.425MHz* and TLE’s + more info can be found at www.phonesat.org – consolidated info sheet attached.*** * ** ** Feel free to tune-in and submit packets to www.phonesat.org ** ** Cheers! PhoneSat Project NASA ARC ** ** This time attached :D ___ Earthstation mailing list earthstat...@cubesat.org http://lists.cubesat.org/mailman/listinfo/earthstation ___ Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author. Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite program! Subscription settings: http://amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb -- With regards PE0SAT Internet web-page http://www.pe0sat.vgnet.nl/ ___ Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author. 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: AO7 Mode Switch
Hi Frank, Thanks for sharing this information. 73 Jan PE0SAT On 10-04-2013 13:48, K4FEG wrote: /*For those who wonder about such things, the Mode switch for AO7 is occurring at approximately 10:47:15UTC.*//* */ I was listening for Paul, 2M1EUB/P on AO7 this morning and AO7 was still in Mode A when I came into the footprint, I listened and called for Paul near center frequency until he was out of the satellite and then I just waited to see when the satellite switched mode. As I stated it happened at about 10:47:UTC I did not have my system clock synchronized so my time may be off a bit. I just thought some of those who keep up with such things might be interested! Good Day all! & 73; Frank; K4FEG EM55aj85ta ___ Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author. Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite program! Subscription settings: http://amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb -- With regards PE0SAT Internet web-page http://www.pe0sat.vgnet.nl/ ___ Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author. 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
MixW is doing a great job when decoding CW. Give it a try 73 Jan PE0SAT On 30-03-2013 17:46, Lizeth Norman wrote: Hi all, My cw is pretty poor. Not up to snuff to copy the hex character groups of most telemetry streams. Am looking to use the sound card in a computer to decode cw telemetry. What are people using? Thanks, 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 -- With regards PE0SAT Internet web-page http://www.pe0sat.vgnet.nl/ ___ Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author. Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite program! Subscription settings: http://amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb
[amsat-bb] STRaND 1 and AAUSAT3 TLE (No longer part of tle-new.txt)
Hi, Thanks for reading. The CubeSats STRAND 1 and AAUSAT3 are no longer part of tle-new.txt but I can't find them in any of the other tle file. Does anybody now where they will be part of? -- With regards PE0SAT Internet web-page http://www.pe0sat.vgnet.nl/ ___ Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author. 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: Unix command line Kepler manager
Hi Gus, As I mentioned "I thought to give the list a try before if go the script way" Do you have such a script? Make an input variable with the desired SATS read from input files and output to my own output file that I can use with my favorite tracking software. 73 Jan PE0SAT On 12-03-2013 23:22, Gus wrote: What exactly do you need to do? Download the elements from celestrack with wget or Perl's LWP::Simple. Use grep with the --files option to select satellites of interest and write them out to whatever destination you want. What else do you need? A modest Perl script would go a long way... On 03/12/2013 05:29 PM, PE0SAT | Amateur Radio wrote: Hi, Thanks for reading this message. Can somebody help me with a command line Kepler manager for Unix? The idea is to create my own TLE files where source files come from Celes-track and Space-track. I thought to give the list a try before if go the script way ;) 73 Jan PE0SAT -- With regards PE0SAT Internet web-page http://www.pe0sat.vgnet.nl/ ___ Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author. Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite program! Subscription settings: http://amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb
[amsat-bb] Unix command line Kepler manager
Hi, Thanks for reading this message. Can somebody help me with a command line Kepler manager for Unix? The idea is to create my own TLE files where source files come from Celes-track and Space-track. I thought to give the list a try before if go the script way ;) 73 Jan PE0SAT -- With regards PE0SAT Internet web-page http://www.pe0sat.vgnet.nl/ ___ Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author. 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
Thanks Trevor, Keep up the way you inform the Satellite community. 73 Jan PE0SAT On 11-03-2013 06:59, Mike Rupprecht wrote: 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 -- With regards PE0SAT Internet web-page http://www.pe0sat.vgnet.nl/ ___ Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author. 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: Wanted: STRaND-1 9600 baud recording ( either I/Q recording or WAV file recording )
Hi Douglas, Look at http://www.pe0sat.vgnet.nl/2013/sound-card-modem/ there are two files available. These are recorded with SDR# and a FUNcube Dongle Pro + Could you let me know if you are successful in decoding the 9600 baud data. 73 Jan PE0SAT On 01-03-2013 23:11, Douglas Quagliana wrote: Does anyone have a recording of STRaND-1 transmitting at 9600 baud? I am looking for either an IQ recording of the signal or a WAV file recording. Thanks, 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 -- With regards PE0SAT Internet web-page http://www.pe0sat.vgnet.nl/ ___ Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author. 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: STRaND-1
Hi Roland, Thanks for sharing the information. Can you explain how you combine Satcontrole and SDRSharp? Isn't there a conflict regarding who is controlling the FUNcube Dongle? Can you tell me how you configure Satcontrole and SDRSharp? I have a FUNcube Dongle Pro and Pro+ (The last one i got operational with Satcontrole by changing the IO_Ext DLL) 73 Jan PE0SAT On 28-02-2013 20:12, Roland Zurmely wrote: See here my setup for direct receiving STRaND-1 (no recording): http://www.qsl.net/py4zbz/strand.htm#b http://www.qsl.net/py4zbz/strand.htm#a 73 de Roland PY4ZBZ -- With regards PE0SAT Internet web-page http://www.pe0sat.vgnet.nl/ ___ Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author. 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: STRaND-1 and AAUSAT3 heard in Cienfuegos, Cuba
On 26-02-2013 18:07, Jim List wrote: Hi Mark, Hi Jim and others, Thanks for this. Do you have any idea if there is a suitable software based TNC?? Look at http://www.pe0sat.vgnet.nl/satellite/cube-nano-picosats/strand-1/ I used configuration that is on the bottom of the page. I just decoded more then 120 frames with this setup. 73s Jim G3WGM 73 Jan PE0SAT -- With regards PE0SAT Internet web-page http://www.pe0sat.vgnet.nl/ ___ Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author. Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite program! Subscription settings: http://amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb
[amsat-bb] Re: AO-07 switch to mode-B today
Hi Ib, Thanks for the information and I wish you and your family a great and happy new year. 73 Jan PE0SAT On 31-12-2012 11:42, Ib Christoffersen wrote: Hi all, The switch to mode-B was at 10:38:15 UTC. Happy New Year to all of you. 73 OZ1MY Ib ___ Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author. Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite program! Subscription settings: http://amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb -- With regards PE0SAT Internet web-page http://www.pe0sat.vgnet.nl/ ___ Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author. 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: Who is using a IC-910 with Maspro Antennas?
Hi Dimitry, I know of this filter, but these are for working FO-29 when the uplink is 145 and the downlink 435. The Harmonics produced by the 145 uplink signal interfere with the 435 downlink. Now I experience the same with VO-52 but there the uplink 435 and the donwlink 145 ??? So why is the 435 uplink interfering with the 145 downlink Could this be a harmonic problem??? 73 Jan PE0SAT On 21-11-2012 17:06, Dimitry Borzenko wrote: Hello Jan. Try "Desense" filter. More info here - http://www.amsat.org/amsat-new/articles/Mode-J/ Regards. -Original Message- From: amsat-bb-boun...@amsat.org [mailto:amsat-bb-boun...@amsat.org] On Behalf Of PE0SAT | Amateur Radio Sent: Tuesday, November 20, 2012 8:12 PM To: Amsat bb Subject: [amsat-bb] Who is using a IC-910 with Maspro Antennas? Hi, Thanks for reading this message. I have exchanged my FT-847 for an IC-910H and now when I try to work VO-52 my UHF uplink signal interferes with the VHF downlink. Are the any people out there that experience the same with this combination? I tried with and without pre-amp, RHCP and LHCP but the problems doesn't go away :( I do know that there can be problems when working FO-29 and a mode-j filter can solve this, but I never experiences this when working VO-52. 73 Jan PE0SAT -- With regards PE0SAT Internet web-page http://www.pe0sat.vgnet.nl/ ___ Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author. Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite program! Subscription settings: http://amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb
[amsat-bb] Who is using a IC-910 with Maspro Antennas?
Hi, Thanks for reading this message. I have exchanged my FT-847 for an IC-910H and now when I try to work VO-52 my UHF uplink signal interferes with the VHF downlink. Are the any people out there that experience the same with this combination? I tried with and without pre-amp, RHCP and LHCP but the problems doesn't go away :( I do know that there can be problems when working FO-29 and a mode-j filter can solve this, but I never experiences this when working VO-52. 73 Jan PE0SAT -- With regards PE0SAT Internet web-page http://www.pe0sat.vgnet.nl/ ___ Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author. 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: filter
Here is another mode j option: http://www.dk3wn.info/j-filter.shtml 73 Jan PE0SAT On 11-11-2012 09:49, Nick Pugh wrote: Hi All A few weeks back there was a note on a mode j filter made from square tube can someone on the list point me to the article -- With regards PE0SAT Internet web-page http://www.pe0sat.vgnet.nl/ ___ Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author. 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: 2m 70cm antenna like WHS32N
Hi Andy, As fa as I know only M2 sells antennas that are similar to the Maspro WHS32N. For example the 2MCP14 for 2 meter and the 436CP30 for 70cm. You also have to buy an extra device for RHCP and LHCP switching. PS-2M for 2 meter and a PS-70CM for 70 cm. M2: www.m2inc.com 73 Jan PE0SAT On 12-10-2012 21:25, Andy Brian wrote: Hi, I'm looking for similar satellite antennas for 2m and 70cm like MASPRO WHS32N, where you can switch between LHCP and RHCP. Please for any advice where to buy similar new antennas? thanks for answer Regards Andy -- With regards PE0SAT Internet web-page http://www.pe0sat.vgnet.nl/ ___ Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author. 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 V12.8b and Kenwood TS-711e and TS-811e
Hi, Thanks for reading this message. Has somebody SatPC32 up and running with a Kenwood TS-711e and Kenwood TS-811e. If so, could you send me the settings? 73 Jan PE0SAT -- With regards PE0SAT Internet web-page http://www.pe0sat.vgnet.nl/ ___ Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author. Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite program! Subscription settings: http://amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb
[amsat-bb] Re: SO-50 and FT-847
Hi Michael, Are you using any software to work the Satellites? For example Ham Radio Deluxe or SatPC32. I tried to get it working with HRD and it is not possible on the other hand with SatPC32 it is working like a charm. So give it a try 73 Jan PE0SAT On 01-09-2012 16:47, Michael J. Wolthuis wrote: Good morning Amsat, I have been struggling this morning to work SO-50 from an FT-847 and wondering if I am missing something. I had a 26deg pass today and could hear everyone fine. I am transmitting on 145.8500 +/- auto Doppler correction. I am using PL encode set in the radio on 67hz. I have the transmit on the subband and receive on the main band. Am I missing something simple? I couldn't seem to get into the satellite today no matter what I did. I have never been able to work SO-50. This same setup performed flawlessly on AO-51. My only thought is the CTCSS tone is not being generated or is not transmitting on the SUB Band? It does state ENC for Tone Encode on the FT-847 sub band. Curious what the list thinks I may have wrong? I really want to get active on SO-50 for the rest of the summer. Thanks for any thoughts, ideas, past gotchas, etc.. Mike Kb8zgl ___ Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author. Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite program! Subscription settings: http://amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb -- With regards PE0SAT Internet web-page http://www.pe0sat.vgnet.nl/ ___ Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author. Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite program! Subscription settings: http://amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb
[amsat-bb] Re: So50 Ao27 UK Operation
Hi Kev, I am not in the UK/Scotland but in the south part of The Netherlands and I have used both of them. Even Canada is possible with SO-50 from my location. 73 Jan PE0SAT On 19-08-2012 19:42, mm0kjg wrote: Hello there. Is there anyone on this forum who uses So50 Ao 27 from the UK/Scotland. I don't seem to hear any the passes . I hear and use Fo29 and Vo52 OK but no success on FM birds. I worked Sumbandila and Echo in the past so not sure if am doing something wrong?. Cheers for any response. Kev mm0kjg ___ Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author. Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite program! Subscription settings: http://amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb -- With regards PE0SAT Internet web-page http://www.pe0sat.vgnet.nl/ ___ Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author. 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: (no subject)
Look at http://www.ao27.org/AO27/index.shtml, here you can find the information. 73 Jan PE0SAT On 15-08-2012 08:32, Greg Dolkas wrote: Do you have a copy of the Mode Schedule prediction software? AO-27 runs on a timer, and it's not on for more than a few minutes per pass. Take a look at https://sites.google.com/site/ao27satellitescheduler/ A really good tool for understanding the general health of the Ham satellite population can be found here: http://oscar.dcarr.org/ and it shows AO-27 in great shape. Good luck! Greg KO6TH On Tue, Aug 14, 2012 at 10:34 PM, Ronald Perkins wrote: Can anybody if AO-27 is operational. I'm new to this and haven't heard anything. Just wondering if I'm doing something wrong. Thanks Ron AF7H ___ Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of 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 -- With regards PE0SAT Internet web-page http://www.pe0sat.vgnet.nl/ ___ Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author. Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite program! Subscription settings: http://amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb
[amsat-bb] MiR - Yubileiny 2 - RS-40
Wouldn't it be nice if we could decode all those signals that are transmitted by the Russian Satellites. Not to mention a Linear Transponder, the signals are very strong and always a nice long pass. Here you can find my latest information: http://www.pe0sat.vgnet.nl/2012/i-received-date-from-rs-40/ 73 Jan PE0SAT -- With regards PE0SAT Internet web-page http://www.pe0sat.vgnet.nl/ ___ Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author. 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: MiR - Yubileiny 2 - RS-40 - launched yesterday
On 29-07-2012 12:49, Trevor . wrote: Hi Trevor, MiR also known as Yubileiny 2 or RS-40 was built by students and research staff of the Siberian State Aerospace University. PE0SAT reports the downlink is 435.365 MHz http://www.pe0sat.vgnet.nl/tag/yubileiny-2/ Also thanks to the Amsat-DL mailinglist and specially Maik Hermenau (http://www.satellitenwelt.de/). At the moment signals are only heard when the satellite is in range of its groundstation. During the pass of 29-juli-2012 10:24 UTC I heard signals on the following frequenties, 435.265.000 MHz FM and 435.365.000 MHz FM. The signals sounded like Doka-B. 73 Trevor M5AKA 73 Jan PE0SAT -- With regards PE0SAT Internet web-page http://www.pe0sat.vgnet.nl/ ___ Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author. Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite program! Subscription settings: http://amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb
[amsat-bb] Re: Looking for Maspro relays
Hi Domenico, Thanks for the response. What is the reason for replacing it with a CX 120? When I do replace them with a CX 120 will it be possible to use more HF power? 73 Jan PE0SAT On 24-07-2012 23:26, i8cvs wrote: Hi Jan PE0SAT It is not a coax relay and so you can replace it with a similar one with the same contact size. By the way it is much better to replace it with a small coax relay model CX 120 A made by TohTsu wich costs Euro 38,00 in Italy and is suitable for coax cable RG58/CU 73" de i8CVS Domenico Hi, thanks for reading. I have to replace the relay for RHCP/LHCP switching of the VHF model because it is no longer switching. Is there anybody out there who knows where I can get these? 73 Jan PE0SAT ___ Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author. Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite program! Subscription settings: http://amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb
[amsat-bb] Looking for Maspro relays
Hi, thanks for reading. I have to replace the relay for RHCP/LHCP switching of the VHF model because it is no longer switching. Is there anybody out there who knows where I can get these? 73 Jan PE0SAT ___ Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author. 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: I: European alligator on SO-50 (F2IL)
Yes! I also agree Well done. PE0SAT Jan On 30-05-2012 21:25, Francesco Grappi wrote: Well done Eric ! 73" IW4DVZ Frank -Messaggio originale- Da: amsat-bb-boun...@amsat.org [mailto:amsat-bb-boun...@amsat.org] Per conto di Eric Knaps, ON4HF Inviato: mercoledì 30 maggio 2012 18.22 A: Amsat - BBS Oggetto: [amsat-bb] European alligator on SO-50 (F2IL) Today I wanted to use my arrow and portable to make a qso on SO-50. M6DNU (also portable) called me but it took 5 minutes to complete that contact. F2IL was constantly calling cq on top of us. Do these guys even listen to the downlink?? Give portable stations also a change please! We only have 2 watts of rf power. Where is the "ham spirit" these days? 73, Eric. -- Amateur Radio Station ON4HF Eric Knaps Satellite manager UBA http://www.on4hf.be ___ Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of 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 -- With regards PE0SAT Internet web-page http://www.pe0sat.vgnet.nl/ ___ Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author. 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: Delfi-C3 (DO-64) 4 years in orbit
Hi Domenico (and others) Delphi-C3 was the exception to the rule, the satellite was build by students that where also radio amateurs and when the science missions where done they gave us a transponder. Unfortunately we couldn't use it for a long period because of problems with the uplink circuit. I also made a couple of 2 way QSO's via DO-64 transponder. I hope Delfi-n3xt will also have a transponder that will be available for a longer time. 73 Jan PE0SAT On 30-04-2012 21:39, g0...@aol.com wrote: Really ! I managed to make a 2 way QSO through the amateur radio transponder. Keep up Domenico David G0MRF Hi Trevor, M5AKA Delfi-C3 was not of interest for the Satellite Amateur Radio community because it performed mainly technology demonstration experiments for the space industry in the Netherlands and not for our use. 73" de i8CVS Domenico - Original Message - From: "Trevor ." To: Sent: Sunday, April 29, 2012 10:48 PM Subject: [amsat-bb]Delfi-C3 (DO-64) â?" 4 years in orbit See http://www.uk.amsat.org/6948 73 Trevor M5AKA -- With regards PE0SAT Internet web-page http://www.pe0sat.vgnet.nl/ ___ Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author. 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: Dutch Transponder on-baord HAMSAT VO-52 'Turned On'
On Fri, March 16, 2012 09:33, i8cvs wrote: Hi, > BTW after working few orbits it seems to me that the indian transponder > was less subject to be overloaded in comparison to the Dutch transponder. > > If the EIRP is too high and there are many station in the passband the > Dutch transponder is FMing and get distorted while the indian transponder > was more linear and less subject to be overloaded. > > If the uplink power is in the order of 10 to 20 watt into a 10 dBi RHCP > antenna than the Dutch transponder is not overloaded. I experience the same, last night during the pass from 7:22 p.m. UTC there was an overload on the uplink and therefor it was impossible to use the passband efficient. I also experienced linearity problems. So please reduce power to a minimum - if the transponder is clogged no one benefits. > I agree with you that it will be very interesting to know from ISRO if > the difference in linearity between the above transponders is due to the > actual battery conditions or to a different performance of the AGC > > 73" de i8CVS Domenico 73 Jan PE0SAT -- With regards PE0SAT Internet web-page http://www.pe0sat.vgnet.nl/ ___ Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author. Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite program! Subscription settings: http://amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb
[amsat-bb] VO-52 Heard and recorded 14-03-2012 15:55 UTC
Congratulations, Thanks to everyone for their cooperation in the activation of VO-52 Dutch transponder. My first opportunity to listen was at 15:55 UTC. The recording can be found via: http://www.pe0sat.vgnet.nl/2012/vo-52-dutch-transponder-active/ Signals where 5-5 to 5-7 73 Jan PE0SAT -- With regards PE0SAT Internet web-page http://www.pe0sat.vgnet.nl/ ___ Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author. 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: delphi
Hi Jerry, You need to listen on USB to decode DO-64 Goodluck 73 Jan PE0SAT On Wed, March 14, 2012 17:00, jerry keeton wrote: > Delphi 64 > > I continue to try to capture telemetry from DO 64 but as yet have not been > successful . Using Rascal software and 2M FM . Get good reception and the > " sync " light flashes on and off , but I have never recieved a packet . > Do I need sideband radio ? Can't figure why I don't recieve packets . > ___ > Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author. > Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite program! > Subscription settings: http://amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb > -- With regards Jan H. van Gils Internet web-page http://www.VGNet.NL/ Internet e-mail address JanVG[at]VGNet.NL ___ Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author. 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: VO-51 Update
Hi Domenico, Unable to listen, but I will follow amsat-bb and hope to read that VO-52 and the Dutch transponder is operational ;-) 73 Jan PE0SAT -- With regards PE0SAT Internet web-page http://www.pe0sat.vgnet.nl/ On Tue, March 13, 2012 20:10, i8cvs wrote: > Hi Mani,VU2WMY and All, > > I will be monitoring for VO-52 during the first descending orbit > Nr 37091 at 06:27 UTC day March 14, 2012 available from Italy. > > Finger crossed ! > > 73" de > > i8CVS Domenico > > - Original Message - > From: "Mani VU2WMY" > To: "BB, AMSAT" ; "AMSAT-INDIA" > ; "VUHAMS" > Cc: "PE1RAH" ; "VU3TYG" > Sent: Tuesday, March 13, 2012 4:02 PM > Subject: [amsat-bb] VO-52 Update > > >> Due to 'Operational Constraints' the commands to turn on the >> transponder were not been able to send. In-convenience caused is >> regretted. >> >> The next attempt would be made during 01:44 UT pass over India. >> >> On behalf of 'Operations Director-VO-52 >> >> Mani, VU2WMY >> ISRO Satellite Centre >> Bangalore, India > > ___ > Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of 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: [VUHams] VO-52 PE1RAH Trxp Switching 'ON'
Great news, thanks for all the effort and goodluck. 73 Jan PE0SAT On Thu, March 8, 2012 07:20, Nitin Muttin wrote: > Thanks Mani for the update and for your follow up / co -ordination with > the project team on behalf of AMSAT INDIA. > > Wishing this activity and PE1RAH all the best. > > 73 > Nitin [VU3TYG] > Secretary, AMSAT INDIA > > > > From: Mani VU2WMY > To: "BB, AMSAT" ; AMSAT-INDIA > ; VUHAMS > Cc: PE1RAH ; VU3TYG > Sent: Thursday, 8 March 2012 11:24 AM > Subject: [VUHams] VO-52 PE1RAH Trxp Switching 'ON' > > > > Dear VO-52 (HAMSAT) users, > > On behalf of HAMSAT VO-52 Mission Director, Operations Director and > the entire HAMSAT Team, I take pleasure to inform the user community > that; > > After the 'In-Orbit Maintenance Operations' the decision to turn 'ON' > the payload transponder was taken and accordingly; > > The Transponder No 2 i.e. The Dutch Transponder made by William > Leijenaar PE1RAH would be switched 'ON' at 13:51 UT on 08.03.2012 > during orbit # 37006 over India. > > A 'Critical Comparative Signal Report' between the Indian and Dutch > transponder would be of great help for further evaluations and > necessary actions for the maintenance the transponder in good and > healthy condition for better services and also, the inputs would be > very valuable to the respective transponder designers. > > We all hope, Williams PE1RAH would be very happy with our decision and > behalf of every one here in India involved with project, wish Williams > and his transponder all the very best and good luck. > > Thanks to AMSAT-India (Nitin VU3TYG) for the all the help and > co-ordination provided. > > 73 de > > Mani, VU2WMY > Secretary & Station-In-Charge > Upagrah Amateur Radio Club VU2URC > ISRO Satellite Centre > HAL Airport Road, Bangalore-560 017. > Phone:(O)91-80-25082054/2598/2192 > Mobile: 91-80-98803 41456 > E-mail ID: w...@isac.gov.in > vu2wmy_m...@yahoo.com > isroh...@yahoo.com > > Note: > > Below pasted is the 'Official Announcement' received from > Mr.Parimalarangan, > Operations Director VO-52 (HAMSAT). > > -- > ANNOUNCEMENT REGARDING SWITCHING ON OF THE PAYLOAD TRANSPONDER-2 > (Dutch) ONBOARD HAMSAT > > I HAMSAT was launched on 5 May 2005. Since then, the Indian Payload > transponder is in operation, but for a brief period, wherein, Dutch > Transponder was kept ON > > II Now, it is planned to switch ON the Payload Transponder-2 (Dutch) > on 8 March 2012 / 13:57 Hrs. UT > > III Details of the Second Payload Transponder: > > Uplink frequency : 435.250 MHz > Downlink frequency : 145.900 MHz > Beacon : CW at 145.859330 MHz (145.86 MHz) > Output level of Beacon Carrier : 18 dBm > > IV Please send your feedback to tpran...@istrac.org (Mobile: 0-9480 333 > 563) > > T.PARIMALARANGAN > Operations Director (NP), HAMSAT > ISTRAC/ISRO > > 8 March 2012 > 04:35 Hrs. UT > > -- > Confidentiality Notice: This e-mail message, including any attachments, is > for > the sole use of the intended recipient(s) and may contain confidential and > privileged information. Any unauthorized review, use, disclosure or > distribution is prohibited. If you are not the intended recipient, please > contact the sender by reply e-mail and destroy all copies of the original > message. > -- > > > __._,_.___ > Reply to sender | Reply to group | Reply via web post | Start a New Topic > Messages in this topic (1) > Recent Activity: * New Members 2 * New Photos 22 > Visit Your Group > One World, One Language, Amateur Radio... > > To Unsubscribe, send a mail to vuhams-unsubscr...@yahoogroups.com > > Switch to: Text-Only, Daily Digest ? Unsubscribe ? Terms of Use > . > > __,_._,___ > ___ > Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author. > Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite program! > Subscription settings: http://amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb > -- With regards Jan H. van Gils Internet web-page http://www.VGNet.NL/ Internet e-mail address JanVG[at]VGNet.NL ___ Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author. Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite program! Subscription settings: http://amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb
[amsat-bb] Status VO-52
Hi Nithin, Is there a way that you, ISRO or Amsat India can keep us (Ham Radio community) informed about the status of VO-52. The silence around VO-52 gives me a bad feeling. Maybe it is possible to gives us an update lets say every week? More frequent is also welcome ;-) 73 Jan PE0SAT ___ Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author. 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 Jinks and 67 update
On Sat, March 3, 2012 13:34, mm0kjg wrote: > Hello guy's and gals Hi Kev, > For some reason I cant seem to work so50 or ao27 never seem to hear > anything in Edinburgh Scotland using my arrow antenna or my rooftop > vertical. SO-52 is difficult but AO-27 must be possible. A beam would improve your your ability to work those two. I tryed this afternoon to listen to both SO-50 and AO-27 with my funcube dongle on a vertical but no luck. On the MASPRO no problem copying the bird. > Apart for all the doom hope everyone is well. I hope you to ;-) > > > Cheers 73's Kev De MM0KJG 73 Jan PE0SAT -- With regards PE0SAT Internet web-page http://www.pe0sat.vgnet.nl/ ___ Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author. 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: VO-52 Not Heard
On Thu, March 1, 2012 08:57, i8cvs wrote: Hi Domenico > Now who take care to monitor the battery and transponder conditions > of VO-52 without to have a channel telemetry ? I found the following on the website http://www.indianhams.com/ Communication for the satellite is on VHF (137MHz for TM and 149MHz for TC) Maybe we can listen to the frequency on 137 when the exact frequency is known? > 73" de > > i8CVS Domenico 73 Jan PE0SAT -- With regards PE0SAT Internet web-page http://www.pe0sat.vgnet.nl/ ___ Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author. 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: VO-52 Not Heard
Nothing heard from VO-52 during the pass of 28-02-2012 21:07 UTC over Europe. Also no signal on the beacon frequenties. 73 Jan PE0SAT -- With regards PE0SAT Internet web-page http://www.pe0sat.vgnet.nl/ ___ Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author. 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: Vega/ESA
On Fri, February 24, 2012 18:13, Etienne Swart wrote: > Wonder how many cubes survived the trip into space? > Are all the cubes working. > Cannot find this data on the net. > So trying here? Take a look at http://www.dk3wn.info/p/ > 73's > Etienne ZS6Y -- With regards PE0SAT Internet web-page http://www.pe0sat.vgnet.nl/ ___ Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author. 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: Vega Satellite Deployments
My compliments for this information. 73 Jan PE0SAT On Tue, January 31, 2012 14:32, Mark L. Hammond wrote: > The following is unofficial, unsupported, and untested--it is likely > to have errors and typos. > > Quite the intro, eh? :) > > In anticipation of the launch, I made these entries to my Doppler.SQF > file in SatPC32. The names are likely to be WRONG, but once launched > and numbers determined, the AmsatNames.SQF will take care of that. > > MaSat-1,437345.0,145950,USB,FM,Nor,0,0,GFSK 625/1250BPS,CW > ALMASat-1,437465.0,145950,FM,FM,Nor,0,0,1k2 packet > ALMASat-1,2407850.0,435100.0,FM,FM,Nor,2256000.0,0, Sband FM > UNICubeSAT,437305.0,145950,FM,FM,Nor,0,0,9k6 packet > UNICubeSAT,437345.0,145950,FM,FM,Nor,0,0,9k6 packet > PW-Sat,145900.0,435020.0,USB,FM,Nor,0,0,12kBPSK and xpdr > PW-Sat,145902.0,435032.0,USB,FM,Nor,0,0,12kBPSK and xpdr > Goliat,437485,145900.0,FM,FM,Nor,0,0,1k2 AFSK > estar,437445,145900.0,FM,FM,Nor,0,0,1k2 AFSK > Robusta,437325,145900.0,FM,FM,Nor,0,0,1k2 AFSK > Xatcobeo,437365,145940.0,FM,FM,Nor,0,0,1k2 AFSK Simplex > Xatcobeo,145940.0,437365,FM,FM,Nor,0,0,1k2 AFSK SSR dwnlnk > > 73, > > Mark N8MH > > > On Tue, Jan 31, 2012 at 6:45 AM, Mineo Wakita > wrote: >> Eight CubeSats by Vega Satellite planned on February 9, 2012 are >> released in order of the following time schedule after launching. >> Pre-launch TLEs have not yet been made available. >> >> T0+ 4245.30secs first PPOD, XatCobeo, e-st@r, and Goliat >> T0+ 4255.30secs second PPOD, Robusta, MaSat-1, and PW-Sat >> T0+ 4265.30secs third PPOD, UniCubeSat only >> T0+ 4275.30secs AlmaSat-1 >> >> http://www.uk.amsat.org/4235 >> http://www.ne.jp/asahi/hamradio/je9pel/esa9cubf.htm >> http://www.ne.jp/asahi/hamradio/je9pel/20131esa.png >> http://www.ies.univ-montp2.fr/robusta/satellite/IMG/pdf/EDU-TN-Cubesats-ICD-Iss-0-Rev-7_March_2011.pdf >> >> 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 > > > > -- > Mark L. Hammond [N8MH] > > ___ > Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author. > Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite program! > Subscription settings: http://amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb > -- With regards Jan H. van Gils Internet web-page http://www.VGNet.NL/ Internet e-mail address JanVG[at]VGNet.NL ___ Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author. 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 Stations in Alabama
You can also try the amateurs from PI9CAM they have a 25m dish and are able to receive and transmit on 70cm. http://www.camras.nl/ 73 Jan PE0SAT On Fri, December 16, 2011 12:07, i8cvs wrote: > Hi Kyle,KK4ANG > > I suggest you to look for a 432 MHz EME station in USA > > My friend K2UYH Allen Katz in Trenton NJ has a big > parabolic dish and 1 kW amplifier for 70 cm and he can > help you. > > email to a.k...@ieee.org > or to alk...@tcnj.edu > > Look also in QRZ.com > > 73" de > > i8CVS Domenico > > - Original Message - > From: "Kyle Owen" > To: > Sent: Thursday, December 15, 2011 9:44 PM > Subject: [amsat-bb] Satellite Stations in Alabama > > >> After the launch of AubieSat-1, now AO-71, many stations across the >> world were able to pick it up. However, it's very weak. Our 100W >> station at Auburn University has been unable to command it, which has >> led our team to believe that the antennas did not deploy. >> >> However, there is a chance that with enough power we can at least get >> a few words from the satellite. I have tried contacting Dennis Dease >> and Jimmy Long in Alabama, but neither have the equipment set up to >> talk to satellites. >> >> Would anyone in the Southeast US area be able to help me get 1.5kW >> pointed towards AO-71? I have the command transmitter and a 100W >> amplifier in my possession and would need to be present to talk to the >> satellite. >> >> The uplink and downlink frequencies are both in the 70cm band. I would >> be looking at doing something within the next few weeks since I'm home >> in Birmingham. >> >> Thanks, and 73! >> >> Kyle, KK4ANG >> Chief Engineer, AubieSat >> ___ >> Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of 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 > -- With regards Jan H. van Gils Internet web-page http://www.VGNet.NL/ Internet e-mail address JanVG[at]VGNet.NL ___ Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author. Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite program! Subscription settings: http://amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb
[amsat-bb] DO-64 Successor Delfi-n3xt
The DO-64 successor will be launched in 260 days. have a look at: http://www.delfispace.nl/ "Communication Subsystem (COMMS) Currently, three radios are envisioned on Delfi-n3Xt: an improved version of the transceiver flown on Delfi-C3, the advanced transceiver payload and a S-band transmitter. The subsystem will continuously transmit housekeeping and payload data, operate the high-speed data link above Delft and act as a linear transponder service for radio amateurs. The transponder service is a return favour since the radio amateur community allows us to use their frequencies." 73 Jan PE0SAT -- With regards PE0SAT Internet web-page http://www.pe0sat.vgnet.nl/ ___ Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author. 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: Wow
Thanks for this clear statement. I totally agree with you except "the grade school nonsense" comment. That is exactly what not to do, but return to the base of the mailing list. 73 Jan PE0SAT > I've noticed lately this board is sounding more and more like the boards > on a certain ham radio forum. Filled with personal attacks. Would the > things you say on the internet be something you would say to a persons > face? I think not. I thought we were on this board for one purpose, > amateur radio satellite communications. FM, SSB, CW, packet, it doesn't > matter. Making contacts through a satellite zooming overhead is just a > lot of fun. And when you stop to think about it, pretty darn amazing. > Let's get back to helping one another and making contacts without all > the grade school nonsense. > > Jim Adams - K0BAM > Delta County, Colorado DM68 -- With regards PE0SAT Internet web-page http://www.pe0sat.vgnet.nl/ ___ Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author. 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: Working SO-50
Hi Ib, Thanks for the information. One thing I would like to add to the people that use HRD and a FT-847. I tryed many times to work SO-50 but I am unable to do this with HRD. When I want to make a QSO via SO-50 I allways have to use SatPC32. I haven't figured out why CTCSS and HRD isn't working with SO-50. 73 Jan PE0SAT On Sat, December 3, 2011 21:45, Ib Christoffersen wrote: > Working SO-50. > > I think it is time to look at how one can operate over SO-50 and the > problems that can be encountered. > > First the normal and nominal data: > > Uplink is at 145.850 MHz. Downlink at 436.795 MHz. > > If it is not ON - use 74.4 Hz CTCSS tone to activate the transmitter for > 10 > seconds to have it on for nominally 10 minutes - when on use 67 Hz CTCSS > tone during your transmission. > > That was the intended normal operation. > > Now to the deviations from the normal scheme. > > The downlink frequency sometimes jump approximately 5 kHz. Therefore I > have > two different frequencies pairs to be used in SATPC32: > > SO-50,436788.50,145849,FM,FM,NOR,0,0 > SO-50,436795,145850,FM,FM,NOR,0,0 > > If you do not use Full Doppler Tracking it is not much of an issue. Just > tune for best downlink. > > Talking about SATPC32 here are the entries for the CTCSS tone: > > SO-50,67.0,$3F,1 > SO-50,74.4,$3E,3 > > The first data is for the ICOM IC-910 radio. If you use another radio > please > look at the information in SATPC32. > > Next problem is the change of polarity of the downlink signal during a > pass. > The polarity changes during the pass. At least I have to switch polarity a > few times from RHCP to LHCP to optimize the downlink signal. That has been > confirmed by others. How it works using linearly polarized antennas I do > not > know - but I think there will be some fading. > > And if that is not enough - at least here over Europe - we have to put up > with QRM on the uplink from a lot of different sources like repeaters and > people using our frequencies as cheap phone connections. > The result of the QRM is that it sometimes is difficult to turn SO-50 on. > Also the QRM may turn the transmitter off. > > And since the inclination is not sun synchronous we have to live with a > steady change of pass times over the year. > > Some may think I am not a fan of SO-50. That is not the case. It is a very > good satellite we got for free and it works very well. > Already more people are using it over Europe after AO-51 is not with us > any > more. That just took a couple of days. > > 73 OZ1MY/Ib > -- With regards PE0SAT Internet web-page http://www.pe0sat.vgnet.nl/ ___ Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author. Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite program! Subscription settings: http://amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb
[amsat-bb] AO-51, is there an expected state when the voltage is high enough
Hi, Thanks for reading. Is there an expected state when the voltage is high enough regarding AO-51. The reason I ask, is to listen and see if there is some life in the satellite when the voltage becomes high enough when there is full exposure after the coming eclipse periode. 73 Jan PE0SAT -- With regards PE0SAT Internet web-page http://www.pe0sat.vgnet.nl/ ___ Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author. 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: Question about E1P
On Wed, November 9, 2011 18:37, Raidel Abreu Espinet wrote: Hi Raydel, > Hi, What's the modulation for recieving the Montana University Explorer-1 > Prime satelite, FM, USB??? > Any info will be very appreciate as I would like to try to recieve it. > Also if any one has the latest keplers or know if finally it has or not > its own catalogue number. Read the following: http://www.dk3wn.info/p/?p=23528 > Regards, > Raydel, CM2ESP 73 Jan PE0SAT -- With regards PE0SAT Internet web-page http://www.pe0sat.vgnet.nl/ ___ Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author. 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: Status on re-activating Prospero
Roger, Can you send us an update? A lot of people have spend time and energie on this and it would nice to hear how it ended? - Did you ever hear prospero? - Was it possible to send commands to prospero? - How was de setup your group used? - Are there some audio-, video clips, picture? - An article on the whole proces of re-activating prospero? - New data on the satellite? - etc, etc. 73 Jan PE0SAT > Hi Roger, > > > What became of the attempts to bring Prospero back to life? > > Can you give us an update? > > > 73 Jan - PE0SAT -- With regards PE0SAT Internet web-page http://www.pe0sat.vgnet.nl/ ___ Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author. 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: adding new cubesats to oscar.dcarr.org
On Tue, November 8, 2011 21:55, Mike Rupprecht wrote: > I think, it would make sense to add the new cubesats AubieSat-1, M-Cubed, > RAX-2 and E1P to the http://oscar.dcarr.org/ list. What do you think? Good idea. > 73 Mike > > DK3WN 73 Jan PE0SAT ___ Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author. 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: [ans] ANS Special Bulletin - AubieSat-1 Designated AO-71
On Tue, November 8, 2011 19:11, Vince Fiscus, KB7ADL wrote: > Let's see ya make a qso through it. > > KB7ADL > humor ;-) 73 Jan PE0SAT >>SB SAT @ AMSAT $ANS-311.01 >>ANS Special Bulletin - AubieSat-1 Designated AO-71 >> >>OSCAR Number Administrator, Bill Tynan, W3XO reports that he has ad- >>vised J. M. Wersinger, PhD, KI4YAU, Professor Emeritus and Director >>of Auburn University's Student Space Program, that following the >>successful NASA ELaNa III launch on October 28, 2011 of AubieSat-1, >>and by the request of the AubieSat-1 team, the new satellite has >>been assigned an OSCAR number. >> >>Professor Wersinger documented that telemetry has been received from >>the satellite. The IARU-Sat Website states that AubieSat-1 was fully >>coordinated with the IARU. >> >>Bill wrote, "Therefore, by the authority vested in me by the AMSAT-NA >>President, I hereby designate AubieSat-1 as AubieSat Oscar 71 or AO-71 ___ Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author. Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite program! Subscription settings: http://amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb
[amsat-bb] Status on re-activating Prospero
Hi Roger, What became of the attempts to bring Prospero back to life? Can you give us an update? 73 Jan - PE0SAT -- With regards PE0SAT Internet web-page http://www.pe0sat.vgnet.nl/ ___ Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author. 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: Need help to compile Gpredict
Hi, Have a look at http://www.oz9aec.net/index.php/gpredict. 73 Jan PE0SAT -- With regards PE0SAT Internet web-page http://www.pe0sat.vgnet.nl/ On Tue, November 1, 2011 23:23, Oscar Vera wrote: > Hello, > > I have been having problems to compile Gpredict on mac. Is anyone gong to > the AMSAT meeting and could provide a little help to compile Gredict? > > thank you. > > o. > ___ > Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of 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: [Re: Prospero audio]
On Fri, October 28, 2011 11:25, Roger Duthie wrote: Hi Roger, > OK - so that's definitely Orbcomm (from the spectrogram). Have you got > audio of this? Yes I have the following audio files: http://www.dev.vgnet.nl/bucket/files/Prospero-20-10-2011-1854CEST.wav 11,3 MB http://www.dev.vgnet.nl/bucket/files/Prospero-21-10-2011-1906CEST.wav 92,3 MB http://www.dev.vgnet.nl/bucket/files/Prospero-24-10-2011-1755CEST.wav 24,1 MB Maybe you can perform some further analyses. 73 Jan PE0SAT ___ Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author. Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite program! Subscription settings: http://amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb
[amsat-bb] My Second E1P-U2 Recording
Thanks for the correction, now a recording in LSB and that sounds much better ;-) http://www.pe0sat.vgnet.nl/downloads/E1P-U2-28-10-2011-1417UTC.mp3 I wasn't able to decode, i used AGW Packet enigine with Kiss-Online from DK3WN 73 Jan PE0SAT ___ Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author. Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite program! Subscription settings: http://amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb
[amsat-bb] My First E1P-U2 Recording
I have recorded the following from Explorer-1 [PRIME] I couldnt decode the data and when I listen to it, I hope I am doing something wrong because it doesnt sound right. Audio recording of E1P-U2 at 28-10-2011 12:40 UTC: http://www.pe0sat.vgnet.nl/downloads/E1P-U2-28-10-2011-1240UTC.mp3 The signal was very strong ( 9+30db) frequentie used 437.505 MHz FM. 73 Jan PE0SAT ___ Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author. 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: [Re: Prospero] Commanding Error
Hi, I have a spectrogram and a recording of that "chuff chuff" on http://www.pe0sat.vgnet.nl/satellite/sat-history/prospero/ Is it the same you guys heard? 73 Jan PE0SAT On Thu, October 27, 2011 10:04, g.shirvi...@btinternet.com wrote: > Hi Tony, > > The chuff chuff noises are from space...they are a sort of beacon carried > on > every Orbcomm satellite. They are 125msec long pulses of 57.6kb data and > have a bandwidth of around 50kHz. They are quite distinctive when you only > hear one at a time but sometimes one can hear two or more signals at the > same time and that sort of changes the sound:) > > 73 > > Graham > G3VZV > > -Original Message- > From: Tony Abbey > Sent: Wednesday, October 26, 2011 8:56 PM > To: r...@mssl.ucl.ac.uk > Cc: Phil Guttridge ; amsat-bb@amsat.org > Subject: [amsat-bb] Re: [Re: Prospero] Commanding Error > > Hi Roger > > Nothing other than the chuff- chuff on the 1600 pass. And as you said, its > also there with Prospero over the horizon. I 'm not using a beam presently > - > using a 360deg parasitic Lindenblad for circular polarisation, but it is > susceptible to all the high power pager stuff nearby. Its just strange > that > there are elements shifting in frequency in the chuff chuff like a signal > from a real satellite. > Have just come back from a Rosat re-entry celebration! > > Tony Abbey - Senior Research Fellow (retired) > Space Research Centre > Dept of Physics and Astronomy > University of Leicester > University Road SRC Web page: http://www.src.le.ac.uk > LEICESTER LE1 7RH, United Kingdom > > > > > > On 26 Oct 2011, at 16:17, Roger Duthie wrote: > >> Tony - >> >> We heard something intriguing after about 14:43:40 UT as the tracking >> said >> the satellite was on it's way off to the north pole. >> >> The 'chuff-chuff' description reminds me of a sound we seem to hear >> quite >> a lot. Quite often it coincides with a pass, though I think we hear the >> same (or very similar) during times when Prospero is over the horizon. >> >> We are going to try the next pass at ~16:00UT if you want to listen in >> again. Our new ploy is to wait for the last most opportune moment to >> command, as the power _may_ be at it highest (longest charging of >> batteries, potentially). So, we'll do short commanding at above 30o el, >> and listen. >> >> -Rr. >> >> Tony Abbey wrote: >>> >>> Hi Roger >>> >>> I could hear some "chuff-chuff" noises on the last pass and they show a >>> related doppler shift (although I am not correcting sufficiently) as >>> you >>> can see in the attached plot. Maybe its some other noise but you never >>> know. >>> >>> On 26 Oct 2011, at 13:39, Roger Duthie wrote: >>>> Commanding went well, from as far as we could make out. We're not >>>> sure >>>> if we're getting anything back, however. >>>> >>>> We'll be doing this pass today, hopefully: >>>> >>>> 26 Oct 7.3 15:31:43 10 S 15:38:26 60 E 15:46:11 10 NNE [Times in BST = >>>> UTC + 1] >>>> >>>> -Roger >> > > ___ > Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of 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 > -- With regards Jan H. van Gils Internet web-page http://www.VGNet.NL/ Internet e-mail address JanVG[at]VGNet.NL ___ Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author. 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: [Prospero]
Thanks Graham, I have to my knowledge, been searching the entire Internet looking for information about Prospero, and have no idea what else I can try. The audio file of the German radio amateur do not help me much further and therefore have no idea what to expect when Prospero finally transmits something. I tryed all kinds of modulations and scanned the band - and + 500 KHz with 137.560 MHz as center freq. In AM I receive what seems the 57k6 transmittions from ORBCOMM. I hope the Team that is trying to re-contact prospero have more luck. Lets all keep in contact and share our findings. 73 Jan PE0SAT http://www.pe0sat.vgnet.nl/ On Tue, October 25, 2011 21:59, g.shirvi...@btinternet.com wrote: > Hi Jan, > > FWIW - my reading of the slightly old fashioned English text, is that the > command transmitter is on a frequency around 148MHz, that it uses "two > tones" and that the on board receiver and decoder is capable of > understanding 35 commands. As it happens, the ground segment for the > Orbcomm > constellation also uses similar frequencies and "tones", so maybe you > actually heard a ground based device nearby to you, doing its uplinking? > > 73 > > Graham > G3VZV > > -Original Message- > From: PE0SAT > Sent: Tuesday, October 25, 2011 3:31 PM > To: r...@mssl.ucl.ac.uk > Cc: amsat-bb@amsat.org > Subject: [amsat-bb] Re: [Prospero Commanded Pass Today] > > > > Hi Roger, > > The information about a second freq. came from the following document: > > http://www.pe0sat.vgnet.nl/downloads/Prospero-Satellite.pdf written by > H.J.H. Sketch. > > Have a look at part 3.1 > > Here a part of that paragraph > > "The v.h.f. system is conventional using twin transmitters, each with an > output of 350mW at approximately 136 MHz, and a twin tone digital command > system operating at about 148 MHz which handles the 35 separate commands" > > Second graph I placed last night looks like a twin tone, and is received > around 148.010 MHz. > > > With regards, > > Jan - PE0SAT > > > On Tue, October 25, 2011 15:43, Roger Duthie wrote: >> I don't think there is a 148MHz transmitter, though Prospero's uplink is >> 148.25MHz. >> >> Also, after looking at your page I think I should say that we think that >> the Coast BBC transmission was almost certainly an Orbcomm >> transmission. The Prospero downlink frequency was reassigned to >> Orbcomm. >> >> Which sound file are you talking about? There are what claims to be >> original audio files here: http://www.dd1us.de/spacesounds%204.html (you >> need to find Prospero further down the page). >> >> - Roger >> >> PE0SAT wrote: >>> Hi Roger, >>> >>> I have updated >>> http://www.pe0sat.vgnet.nl/satellite/sat-history/prospero/ >>> with my latest images and recordings. It is possible to get the >>> complete >>> audio file. Send me a direct email and we can arrange something. >>> >>> I had read that there is a 148.000 MHz transmitter on board prospero, >>> and >>> I listend to that frquentie during the pass from 15:55 UTC. Maybe it is >>> interesting what is happening on that transmitter. >>> >>> How do things go on your site regarding PROSPERO? any news? >>> >>> 73 Jan PE0SAT >>> >>> On Mon, October 24, 2011 13:01, Roger Duthie wrote: >>> >>>> AMSAT community - >>>> >>>> The Mullard team intend to attempt commanding to Prospero during the >>>> >>> following pass: >>> >>>> (entries are: date; mag; start time; el; az; max el time; max el; az; >>>> >>> end time; end el; end az) >>> >>>> 24 Oct >>>> <http://www.heavens-above.com/Gtrack.aspx?Session=kebgfdalljnnahdmapeidbkh&satid=5580&date=40840.6673023843> >>>> 7.7 16:54:17 10 SSW 17:00:54 58 WNW 17:08:40 10 N >>>> >>>> >>>> Any listening on the downlink, and feedback on your observations, >>>> would >>>> >>> be most appreciated. >>> >>>> We may also try the later pass: >>>> >>>> 24 Oct >>>> <http://www.heavens-above.com/Gtrack.aspx?Session=kebgfdalljnnahdmapeidbkh&satid=5580&date=40840.7412698495> >>>> 9.3 18:42:56 10 W 18:47:25 17 NW 18:52:14 10 N >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> TIMES ARE IN BST (ie., UTC + 1) >>>> >>>> - Roger >>>> >>>> PS., I hope the copy-paste from heavens-above works. >>>> ___ Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author. 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: Question about Prospero downlink
Good question, There is little information about the satellite and I don't the answere to your question hope somebody from the team can answere it. 73 Jan PE0SAT http://www.pe0sat.vgnet.nl/ On Tue, October 25, 2011 16:50, Raidel Abreu Espinet wrote: > Hello all, > Just a little question. Is the Prospero downlink active only after > recieved command from ground station or it should be active world wide? I > would like to try recieve any signal but not sure if it will be > transmitting over Cuba and the Caribbean. > Thanks, > Raydel, CM2ESP > > > --- > Este mensaje ha sido enviado mediante el servicio de correo electronico > que ofrece la Federacion de Radioaficionados de Cuba a sus miembros para > respaldar el cumplimiento de los objetivos de la organizacion y su > politica informativa. > La persona que envia este correo asume el compromiso de usar el servicio a > tales fines y > cumplir con las regulaciones establecidas. > > > ___ > Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of 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: [Prospero Commanded Pass Today]
Hi Roger, The information about a second freq. came from the following document: http://www.pe0sat.vgnet.nl/downloads/Prospero-Satellite.pdf written by H.J.H. Sketch. Have a look at part 3.1 Here a part of that paragraph "The v.h.f. system is conventional using twin transmitters, each with an output of 350mW at approximately 136 MHz, and a twin tone digital command system operating at about 148 MHz which handles the 35 separate commands" Second graph I placed last night looks like a twin tone, and is received around 148.010 MHz. With regards, Jan - PE0SAT On Tue, October 25, 2011 15:43, Roger Duthie wrote: > I don't think there is a 148MHz transmitter, though Prospero's uplink is > 148.25MHz. > > Also, after looking at your page I think I should say that we think that > the Coast BBC transmission was almost certainly an Orbcomm > transmission. The Prospero downlink frequency was reassigned to Orbcomm. > > Which sound file are you talking about? There are what claims to be > original audio files here: http://www.dd1us.de/spacesounds%204.html (you > need to find Prospero further down the page). > > - Roger > > PE0SAT wrote: >> Hi Roger, >> >> I have updated >> http://www.pe0sat.vgnet.nl/satellite/sat-history/prospero/ >> with my latest images and recordings. It is possible to get the complete >> audio file. Send me a direct email and we can arrange something. >> >> I had read that there is a 148.000 MHz transmitter on board prospero, >> and >> I listend to that frquentie during the pass from 15:55 UTC. Maybe it is >> interesting what is happening on that transmitter. >> >> How do things go on your site regarding PROSPERO? any news? >> >> 73 Jan PE0SAT >> >> On Mon, October 24, 2011 13:01, Roger Duthie wrote: >> >>> AMSAT community - >>> >>> The Mullard team intend to attempt commanding to Prospero during the >>> >> following pass: >> >>> (entries are: date; mag; start time; el; az; max el time; max el; az; >>> >> end time; end el; end az) >> >>> 24 Oct >>> <http://www.heavens-above.com/Gtrack.aspx?Session=kebgfdalljnnahdmapeidbkh&satid=5580&date=40840.6673023843> >>> 7.7 16:54:1710 SSW 17:00:5458 WNW >>> 17:08:4010 N >>> >>> >>> Any listening on the downlink, and feedback on your observations, would >>> >> be most appreciated. >> >>> We may also try the later pass: >>> >>> 24 Oct >>> <http://www.heavens-above.com/Gtrack.aspx?Session=kebgfdalljnnahdmapeidbkh&satid=5580&date=40840.7412698495> >>> 9.3 18:42:5610 W 18:47:2517 NW >>> 18:52:1410 N >>> >>> >>> >>> **** TIMES ARE IN BST (ie., UTC + 1) >>> >>> - Roger >>> >>> PS., I hope the copy-paste from heavens-above works. >>> >>> >>> ___ >>> Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the >>> author. >>> >> Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite >> program! Subscription settings: >> http://amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb >> >> >> >> > > > -- With regards PE0SAT Internet web-page http://www.ham.vgnet.nl/ ___ Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author. 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: Prospero Commanded Pass Today
Hi Roger, I have updated http://www.pe0sat.vgnet.nl/satellite/sat-history/prospero/ with my latest images and recordings. It is possible to get the complete audio file. Send me a direct email and we can arrange something. I had read that there is a 148.000 MHz transmitter on board prospero, and I listend to that frquentie during the pass from 15:55 UTC. Maybe it is interesting what is happening on that transmitter. How do things go on your site regarding PROSPERO? any news? 73 Jan PE0SAT On Mon, October 24, 2011 13:01, Roger Duthie wrote: > AMSAT community - > > The Mullard team intend to attempt commanding to Prospero during the following pass: > (entries are: date; mag; start time; el; az; max el time; max el; az; end time; end el; end az) > 24 Oct > <http://www.heavens-above.com/Gtrack.aspx?Session=kebgfdalljnnahdmapeidbkh&satid=5580&date=40840.6673023843> > 7.7 16:54:1710 SSW 17:00:5458 WNW > 17:08:4010 N > > > Any listening on the downlink, and feedback on your observations, would be most appreciated. > We may also try the later pass: > > 24 Oct > <http://www.heavens-above.com/Gtrack.aspx?Session=kebgfdalljnnahdmapeidbkh&satid=5580&date=40840.7412698495> > 9.3 18:42:5610 W 18:47:2517 NW > 18:52:1410 N > > > > TIMES ARE IN BST (ie., UTC + 1) > > - Roger > > PS., I hope the copy-paste from heavens-above works. > > > ___ > Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author. Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite program! Subscription settings: http://amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb > -- With regards Jan H. van Gils Internet web-page http://www.VGNet.NL/ Internet e-mail address JanVG[at]VGNet.NL -- With regards Jan H. van Gils Internet web-page http://www.VGNet.NL/ Internet e-mail address JanVG[at]VGNet.NL ___ Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author. 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: Prospero
Nice ! I am not in the UK but would like listen for this old bird. I found the following TLE on space-track PROSPERO (BLACK ARROW) 1 05580U 71093A 11291.61144574 +.2376 +0-0 +56163-3 0 09176 2 05580 082.0410 258.8711 0544021 299.6964 055.1125 13.90307377003077 What download freq and modulation can we listen for? 73 Jan PE0SAT On Wed, October 19, 2011 15:29, Roger Duthie wrote: > Some of you may have heard that a team in the UK are trying to > re-contact and old British launched satellite for the anniversary of its > launch (28th October 1971). > > We've been given a licence to transmit and will be testing our > re-engineered ground-segment in the next fortnight. The passes we are > going to concentrate on will be as far out west as possible, as to > minimise QRM from Europe. Earth is a lot more EM noisy than it was in > 1971. > > If anyone in the UK wants to try and tune in to the downlink, you can > help ID any response we get from the old bird. The passes are > summarised here: > > https://public.sheet.zoho.com/public/rjaduthie/prospero-passes-in-the-next-fortnight > > There are other passes, though these are the ones which are out west. > We'll see how we do. > > -Roger > > -- > --- > Roger J A Duthie > m0rja > ___ Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author. Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite program! Subscription settings: http://amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb
[amsat-bb] ARISSat-1 over Europe
Are there stations in Europe that receive ARISSat-1 telemetry or other data? I tryed last week and yesterday evening but nothing was received. Are the batteries completly drained and therefor no activity when the Sat is in the dark :-) 73 Jan PE0SAT ___ Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author. 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 via USB2Serial not working (Error reading comm device.)
Hi, Thanks for reading this message. Because I do not have enough serial ports in my computer, I bought a USB to serial converter from StarTech. It is a 4-port version. (ICUSB2324X) I switched my FT-847 from a buildin serial com1 to com3 (the USB to Serial one.) Everything seemed okay, until I wanted to use SatPC32. When I start SatPC32 the CAT option lighstup in my FT-847 display and then I get the error message: "Error reading comm device." I have looked around to see if there is a setup option that can solve this, but I am unable to find one. Is there anybody out there who knows of a way to solve this? Other programs work fine, for example HRD 5. Here some hardware information: - Using a HP Compaq 3GHz P4 HT with 2G memory running Windows XP - EN SP3. - Yaesu FT-847 - SatPC32 V.12.8a (2009) 73 Jan PE0SAT ___ Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author. 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: How to get started on SSB birds
Jeremy give VO-52 a change, great SAT 73 Jan PE0SAT On Mon, June 27, 2011 22:15, Jeremy Widner wrote: > I forgot one more question. What bird would be the best to get started on > with SSB? > > On Mon, Jun 27, 2011 at 3:09 PM, wrote: > >> Build Egg beaters >> >> - Original Message - >> From: "Jeremy Widner" >> To: amsat-bb@amsat.org >> Sent: Monday, June 27, 2011 3:00:28 PM >> Subject: [amsat-bb] How to get started on SSB birds >> >> I have been doing FM birds for a couple of years now with HTs and Arrow >> antennas. I am ready to start messing with the other birds. I have a >> Kenwood TS-2000 for a rig. I do NOT currently have a tower up. I was >> wondering antenna suggestions you guys might have to jump into the ssb >> birds >> without using a tower. My preference is to build something as money is >> always an issue (insert wife). >> >> -- >> 73 >> Jeremy Widner >> K0PDX >> http://k0pdx.us >> Secretary Raytown Amateur Radio Club - K0GQ >> http://k0gq.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 >> > > > > -- > 73 > Jeremy Widner > K0PDX > http://k0pdx.us > Secretary Raytown Amateur Radio Club - K0GQ > http://k0gq.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 > -- With regards Jan H. van Gils Internet web-page http://www.VGNet.NL/ Internet e-mail address JanVG[at]VGNet.NL Niet Zwammen maar doen .. ___ Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author. 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: How to get started on SSB birds
Hi Jeremy, Have a look at the following link: http://www.ham.vgnet.nl/?Satellite:Help maybe this will give you the information you're looking for. 73 Jan PE0SAT On Mon, June 27, 2011 22:00, Jeremy Widner wrote: > I have been doing FM birds for a couple of years now with HTs and Arrow > antennas. I am ready to start messing with the other birds. I have a > Kenwood TS-2000 for a rig. I do NOT currently have a tower up. I was > wondering antenna suggestions you guys might have to jump into the ssb > birds > without using a tower. My preference is to build something as money is > always an issue (insert wife). > > -- > 73 > Jeremy Widner > K0PDX > http://k0pdx.us > Secretary Raytown Amateur Radio Club - K0GQ > http://k0gq.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 > -- With regards Jan H. van Gils Internet web-page http://www.VGNet.NL/ Internet e-mail address JanVG[at]VGNet.NL Niet Zwammen maar doen .. ___ Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author. 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: "FO-29 performs well. Its a shame I often find myself the only one on during the pass "
Hi Thomas, Great story. One thing I would like to add, you suggest Yahoo style, what about a forum on for example the amsat website? 73 from another dinosaur - Jan PE0SAT > On Wed, June 22, 2011 16:00, Thomas Doyle wrote: > The following quote from John W9EN hit home with me. > > "FO-29 performs well. Its a shame I often find myself the only one on > during the pass " > > I am an AMSAT old timer (Amsat LM-0875) who had been inactive in ham radio > for a decade or two. Recently > I got back on the air. The easiest way to get back on the air was 2M/70cm > repeaters. The activity level > on the repeaters here in Madison is at an very low level. In the old days > you could always find someone > on the repeaters. I was a bit surprised to say the least. > > Back in the day I worked WAS on Oscar using scratch built transverters. I > thought I might give the current > satellites a try. I thought my gear was not working but I guess it is the > low level of activity on the sats. The same > situation occurred about 65 million years ago when the few remaining > dinosaurs stood around and asked > themselves - where is everybody. Today "everybody" is playing Angry Birds > on > their iWhatever or tweeting > the fact that they are up and going to have breakfast soon. > > One thing that would help the satellite hobby is a more modern use of the > internet for discussions. I searched > for an Amsat yahoo group and could not find anything. Some sort of > threaded > discussion system with actual search > capability like the yahoo groups would be much more useful than the > current > 'old school' listserv. Unfortunately > the few people who read this will think I am nuts and that the current > system works great - "for them". That is > always the situation when something is in decline - the few remaining > folks > like things just fine the way they are. > > 73 tom W9KE > > P.S. the spell checker on my email system picked the word "transverters" > as > misspelled. It suggested "transvestites" > as a possible correct spelling. I guess I am truly a dinosaur. > ___ > Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author. > Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite program! > Subscription settings: http://amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb > -- With regards PE0SAT Internet web-page http://www.ham.vgnet.nl/ ___ Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author. Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite program! Subscription settings: http://amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb
