[amsat-bb] AO-7 DX
Hello All, I was quite surprised today to work Neil, ES6DO in Estonia just before 18:00Z on AO-7 mode B. I was listening to that pass with the hopes of working a few UK stations I heard a few days ago, and was just about to shut the rig down at the end of the pass, when I heard a CW station calling CQ. At first I though it was an Irish station with an EI prefix, but two dits turned out to be three - ES rather than EI! With less than one minute to make the contact on that pass, it all worked out with a new grid and new DX in my log, and Neil's first VE QSO. Many thanks Neil! ___ Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author. 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: OT: UHF Linear Amp source
One source I am aware of is RM Italy. Here is a link to a unit that might suit your needs: http://www.rmitaly.com/scheda.asp?IDGr=1&cat=10&tipo=117 73, Randy On 15/11/2012 7:56 AM, Kevin Muenzler, WB5RUE wrote: Good morning all and 73/ I know this is a bit off topic (maybe way off topic) but I'm sure that many of you regularly use UHF. I have been looking for a source of a UHF LINEAR amplifier but they seem to be extremely difficult to find. I can find repeater amps and ATV amps (FM) but haven't been able to find any that specify that they are linear. I'm not looking for legal limit just 100-200watts. Any help would be appreciated. Kevin, WB5RUE Grid-EL09vf Eagle Creek Observatory http://www.eaglecreekobservatory.org I'd be unstoppable if it weren't for law enforcement and physics ___ Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author. Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite program! Subscription settings: http://amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb ___ Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author. Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite program! Subscription settings: http://amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb
[amsat-bb] AO-7 Operation
Hello All, I heard something interesting earlier today while monitoring an AO-7 pass above my QTH at around 23:30Z. The mode B (U/V) transponder basically went dead, and I heard a very odd buzzing sound in about the centre of the passband, with no activity anywhere else in the passband. Not a typical FMing sound, but something more akin to auroral buzzing, like on 6 metres. We have had some great visible auroral shows at my latitude lately (57 degrees north), and I wonder if the solar wind causing the aurora may have had an effect on old AO-7. Did anyone else hear this? Any thoughts on what was happening? I see from the live Oscar update web page that Russian Hams reported normal mode B operation subsequent to my observations. As an aside, after repair of an intermittent in the UHF finals of my ICOM 820H and replacement of the N connector, I am fully QRV again on the birds, and look forward to giving out grid DO16 when able. 73 to all, Randy, VE6RGU ___ Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author. 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: Kennedy Space Center Tour
Very cool pictures thanks for sharing. Randy K7AGE ___ Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author. Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite program! Subscription settings: http://amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb
[amsat-bb] ARRISAT - BPSK100 and the FT897D
Does anyone else on the list use this Radio to receive the BPSK1000 and Is able to get good decodes? Randy - N2CUA ___ Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author. 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 TLM Problem
Hi all .. I am receiving the CW and TLM ok signal wise .. I tune in the CW to the mark in the CW / BPSK window.. But I don't ever receive any telemetry .. Using USB, FT897D .. I use the rig and computer for BPSK31 all the time .. Any ideas or suggestions ?? I even watched the You tube Video that was posted .. It seems like I am doing it correctly .. but must be missing something .. Thanks.. Randy - N2CUA ___ Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author. 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: Portable satellite antenna
Hi Here is a video of me using my Arrow with AO-51. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1HfvmU_utI8 Randy K7AGE On Wed, May 4, 2011 at 7:27 PM, Alexander Sack wrote: > AMSAT-BB: > > I am a relatively new ham (1.5 months) and I have caught the satellite > bug. I own a Kenwood TH-D72A which from reading this list and some > others is a great little HT to operate satellites. > > The issue is an antenna. I live in an antenna restricted area so I am > not sure what to do. > > I have read about the Arrow Antenna: > > http://www.arrowantennas.com/arrowii/146-437.html > > My goal is to work minimally the ISS! :-) > > Can folks suggest a portable setup that could work with my HT? Or are > my expectations too high? > > 73 > > -aps (KC2ZSX) > ___ > Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of 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] Duplex HTs
Hi I receive emails all time from guys looking for HTs to use on AO-51. Many want duplex HTs to allow them to hear themselves coming back from the satellite. So, what of the current HTs provide duplex operation? Which of the older HTs do duplex. I know my trusty FT-51 does! Plus as a bonus, any of these come with BNC connector anymore? I really do not like SMAs on my radios. Thanks Randy K7AGE http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1HfvmU_utI8 ___ Sent via amsat...@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author. Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite program! Subscription settings: http://amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb
[amsat-bb] Re: AO-51 S band Question
>>-Original Message- >>From: amsat-bb-boun...@amsat.org [mailto:amsat-bb-boun...@amsat.org] On Behalf Of Andrew Glasbrenner >>Sent: Wednesday, July 21, 2010 3:37 PM >>To: Reid Crowe; Amsat-BB >>Subject: [amsat-bb] Re: AO-51 S band Question >>Andrew Glasbrenner wrote: >>I hope this long-winded, probably-too-detailed explanation answers your >>question. >>73, Drew KO4MA Drew, I appreciate your long-winded and detailed reply. Having purchased an S band antenna and down converter a few days before Field Day, and missing the single "good pass" on Sunday morning, I have been anxious to try S band operation. Looks like there will be plenty of opportunity this Fall. Thanks for the information, and great explanation. Randy - KI4LMR ___ Sent via amsat...@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author. Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite program! Subscription settings: http://amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb
[amsat-bb] Re: S and L band suggestions
I am also interested in operating S and/or L band... especially since information on this list indicates AO-51 may be using one of these modes during the ARRL field day this year. Suggested down-converters and source(s) of purchase of them would be appreciated. Randy - KI4LMR >>-Original Message- >>From: amsat-bb-boun...@amsat.org [mailto:amsat-bb-boun...@amsat.org] On Behalf Of Reid Crowe ??Sent: Monday, May 24, 2010 6:25 PM To: amsat-bb@amsat.org >>Subject: [amsat-bb] S and L band suggestions >>I am thinking I want to get into S and L band operations. Does anyone >>have any suggestions on getting started? What equipment is everyone using? >>73 >>Reid, OX/N0RC ___ Sent via amsat...@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author. Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite program! Subscription settings: http://amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb
[amsat-bb] Re: ISS SSTV
OH ok .. I will try again tomorrow not that I have the keps fixed. Thanks all .. Randy - N2CUA -Original Message- From: David Barber [mailto:david.bar...@dbelectronics.co.uk] Sent: Wednesday, January 27, 2010 3:42 PM To: rswa...@twcny.rr.com Subject: RE: [amsat-bb] Re: ISS SSTV The published schedule is 09.00 - 14.00UTC so they are unlikely to be on outside these times. David G8OQW -Original Message- From: amsat-bb-boun...@amsat.org [mailto:amsat-bb-boun...@amsat.org] On Behalf Of Randy Sent: 27 January 2010 20:25 To: amsat-bb@amsat.org Subject: [amsat-bb] Re: ISS SSTV OK .. I Stayed awake ( worked graveyard shift last nite ) listened and use HRD to track and Was using bad sat defs .. I changed the file used and updated that one And it matches my other tracking software. I showed ISS Due north of FN23 at 2011 UTC And will be Due south at 2148 UTC I heard nothing on the 2011 UTC Pass . Could they have stopped transmitting as it is getting darker outside here now? Randy - N2CUA ___ Sent via amsat...@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author. Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite program! Subscription settings: http://amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb
[amsat-bb] Re: ISS SSTV
OK .. I Stayed awake ( worked graveyard shift last nite ) listened and use HRD to track and Was using bad sat defs .. I changed the file used and updated that one And it matches my other tracking software. I showed ISS Due north of FN23 at 2011 UTC And will be Due south at 2148 UTC I heard nothing on the 2011 UTC Pass . Could they have stopped transmitting as it is getting darker outside here now? Randy - N2CUA -Original Message- From: Nigel Gunn G8IFF/W8IFF [mailto:ni...@ngunn.net] Sent: Wednesday, January 27, 2010 2:45 PM To: rswa...@twcny.rr.com Cc: amsat-bb@amsat.org Subject: Re: [amsat-bb] ISS SSTV What do you hear when you listen to it? SSTV is easily recognisable by ar. On 27-Jan-10 19:37, Randy wrote: > Is it transmitting over the east coast of the US? > -- Nigel A. Gunn, 1865 El Camino Drive, Xenia, OH 45385-1115, USA. tel +1 937 825 5032 Amateur Radio G8IFF W8IFF (was KC8NHF), e-mail ni...@ngunn.net www http://www.ngunn.net Member of ARRL, GQRP #11396, QRPARCI #11644, SOC #548, Flying Pigs QRP Club International #385, Dayton ARA #2128, AMSAT-NA LM-1691, AMSAT-UK 0182, MKARS, ALC, GCARES, XWARN. ___ Sent via amsat...@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author. Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite program! Subscription settings: http://amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb
[amsat-bb] ISS SSTV
I worked graveyard shift, so had it on auopilot. But all I am getting is a screen of static.. Antenna is tracking fine. 145.800 FM Using MMSSTV. Any ideas what I may be doing wrong ? Is it transmitting over the east coast of the US? Randy - N2CUA ___ Sent via amsat...@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author. Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite program! Subscription settings: http://amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb
[amsat-bb] ISS SSTV
Is the mode FM ?? Randy - N2CUA ___ Sent via amsat...@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author. Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite program! Subscription settings: http://amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb
[amsat-bb] Found it: MAI-75
I wish I new more details about it .. Anyone?? Randy - N2CUA January 29, Friday HTV separation from the ISS ISS attitude control with USOS CMG assistance Space bio-technology: Biotrek Space ray research: BTN-Neutron Life-science experiment: Matreshka-R, Biorisk, Rasneniya-2, Sonocard Geophysical experiments: Vsplesk, Impulse (standby) Contract experiment: EXPOSE-R Educational experiment: MAI-75 Technical studies and experiments: Contur (standby) Medical test: evaluation of the crew physical training status Scheduled activities: Filling Electron water containers ASN-M test ECLSS maintenance operations Crew rest (half a day) ___ Sent via amsat...@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author. Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite program! Subscription settings: http://amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb
[amsat-bb] ISS Reboost
This came off the russian space agency site Where I was looking for MAI-75 and never found it .. :) But did find this: On Jan. 24, ballistics ops personnel of the Mission Control Center in Korolev, Moscow region, performed International Space Station reboost maneuver. The operation was carried out automatically, and assisted by Zvezda boosters KD-1 and KD-2, which were switched on at 12:01 Moscow time. The operation lasted 150 seconds. The maneuver resulted in additional station acceleration of 2.85mps. ISS altitude became about 5 km higher. Randy - N2CUA ___ Sent via amsat...@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author. Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite program! Subscription settings: http://amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb
[amsat-bb] Re: RF Adaptors
Thanks everyone for all the replies .. I am sure I should be able to find them now .. Got some LMR 400 coax .. Currently using RG8/U ... 50 ft run .. Hoping for better receive on 440.. It came with N type connectors. I tried to find LMR 450 and it seems hard to find .. Thanks again all and see ya on the birds .. :) 73 Randy N2CUA On Sat, 23 Jan 2010 23:01:11 -0500 "Randy" writes: > Does anyone know where I can get > An adaptor that is N-TYPE Male to SO-239 ( FEMALE PL259 ) ?? > > Randy - N2CUA > > > ___ > Sent via amsat...@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the > author. > Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite > program! > Subscription settings: http://amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb > > Nutrition Improve your career health. Click now to study nutrition! http://thirdpartyoffers.juno.com/TGL2141/c?cp=SAquJolS3bjEFa18cpur0QAAJ1DpNK nvYEETCm7ZI8wlqju6AAYAAADNAAASQwA= ___ Sent via amsat...@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author. Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite program! Subscription settings: http://amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb
[amsat-bb] FW: RF Adaptors
Sorry, my bad .. I need a female N-type to female PL259 And also a female N-TYPE to Male PL259 Randy - N2CUA -Original Message- From: Randy [mailto:rswa...@twcny.rr.com] Sent: Saturday, January 23, 2010 11:01 PM To: 'amsat-bb@amsat.org' Subject: RF Adaptors Does anyone know where I can get An adaptor that is N-TYPE Male to SO-239 ( FEMALE PL259 ) ?? Randy - N2CUA ___ Sent via amsat...@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author. Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite program! Subscription settings: http://amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb
[amsat-bb] RF Adaptors
Does anyone know where I can get An adaptor that is N-TYPE Male to SO-239 ( FEMALE PL259 ) ?? Randy - N2CUA ___ Sent via amsat...@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author. Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite program! Subscription settings: http://amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb
[amsat-bb] Re: Azimuth question
Thanks everyone for the help ..
I'm all sighted in on the North Star ..
Actually, I went to wikipedia and read up on magnetic declination.
It says that if you are east of the 0 degree line ( which I am in New York )
Then true north is east of magnetic north by that number of degrees as
Shown on the declination map .. I'll listen to VO-52 and see how that goes.
Randy - N2CUA
-Original Message-
From: Pete Rowe [mailto:ptr...@yahoo.com]
Sent: Saturday, January 09, 2010 1:03 PM
To: rswa...@twcny.rr.com; amsat-bb@amsat.org; Ken Ernandes
Subject: Re: [amsat-bb] Re: Azimuth question
I sight on the North Star for all of my antenna projects. Easy to do and
gets you right on (in the northern hemisphere, of course)
Pete
WA6WOA
--- On Sat, 1/9/10, Ken Ernandes wrote:
From: Ken Ernandes
Subject: [amsat-bb] Re: Azimuth question
To: rswa...@twcny.rr.com, amsat-bb@amsat.org
Date: Saturday, January 9, 2010, 7:02 AM
Azimuth is referenced to True North.
Some software might allow magnetic, but that would likely be an
optional
alternative to true north.
73, Ken N2WWD
-Original Message-
From: amsat-bb-boun...@amsat.org [mailto:amsat-bb-boun...@amsat.org]
On
Behalf Of Randy
Sent: Saturday, January 09, 2010 9:26 AM
To: amsat-bb@amsat.org
Subject: [amsat-bb] Azimuth question
Is azimuth base on true or magnetic north When lining up the antenna
system
for satellites?
When I looked it up, says true north.
Is that true for ALL satrellite tracking software?
One website says 12 degrees 58 seconds West is the magnetic
declination.
So does that mean turn my antenna west by that amount from Magnetic
north?
Randy - N2CUA
___
Sent via amsat...@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the
author.
Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite
program!
Subscription settings: http://amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb
___
Sent via amsat...@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the
author.
Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite
program!
Subscription settings: http://amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb
___
Sent via amsat...@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author.
Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite program!
Subscription settings: http://amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb
[amsat-bb] Azimuth question
Is azimuth base on true or magnetic north When lining up the antenna system for satellites? When I looked it up, says true north. Is that true for ALL satrellite tracking software? One website says 12 degrees 58 seconds West is the magnetic declination. So does that mean turn my antenna west by that amount from Magnetic north? Randy - N2CUA ___ Sent via amsat...@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author. Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite program! Subscription settings: http://amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb
[amsat-bb] Station Integration
Hi, I am looking to get my station automated again. Years ago I was running WISP, FT-736, Yaesu Az-El rotor and TAPR Trackbox. It was a really cool system watching it completely automate the message transfers to the satellites. Then came along the internet.. I now use Orbitron and a TS-2000. Still have the same rotor. The TrackBox is sitting in the garage, but could be brought back to life. I never changed the proms for Y2K!!! So, what is the current equipment being used to tie the tracking software to control the rotor and radio these days? I am not tied to Orbitron or the Trackbox, if I need to get something else more up to date that is fine. Thoughts about integrating my station together again? Randy K7AGE ___ Sent via amsat...@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author. Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite program! Subscription settings: http://amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb
[amsat-bb] XW-1 Decoder
Anyone put together software to decode the XW-1 beacon yet? Sorry if someone already mentioned .. Still reading thru my emails.. Lots of TTT .. Is that normal? Oh and is china interested in emails with received telemetry? Randy ___ Sent via amsat...@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author. Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite program! Subscription settings: http://amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb
[amsat-bb] POLLUX QSL cards and Mission Patches
Anyone know the status of this? I tried to email Ivan and got an email delivery error. Randy - N2CUA ___ Sent via amsat...@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author. Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite program! Subscription settings: http://amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb
[amsat-bb] Re: FT-897D - WFM
That's exactly why I thought it would be capable of it, because its NOT in the amateur band And additionally, because the handhelds were capable of that. I have one of the handhelds,( VX6-R ) but it has aviation intermod on 137 along with some other kind of Local burst data type interference, perhaps pagers or something. Although it receives it, its Not the best receiver for it in my humble opinion; though , I wish it was. Do folks typically get prompt answers from yaesu? I think I asked them a question once before and got an answer fairly quickly .. Wasn't meaning to bash them ... Just a lil frustrated with no answer .. But thanks for checking that out Tim.. I will probably just get that hamtronics receiver and be done with it. Thanks everyone .. Your're the greatest !! Randy - N2CUA PS. QST QST KB9QHO or K9CIS , I will be on VO52, 1420UTC pass FN23 ..;-) Lol -Original Message- From: Tim - N3TL [mailto:n...@bellsouth.net] Sent: Thursday, October 29, 2009 8:10 AM To: rswa...@twcny.rr.com Subject: Re: [amsat-bb] FT-897D - WFM HI Randy, The anawer - straight from Yaesu's tech department - is no. For the record, my history of communication with Yaesu has been excellent. Please let me know off the board if you do NOT get a timely answer from them. Neither the FT-897 nor the FT-857 will operate in wide FM on the amateur bands. Neither will the FT-817ND. It's seems strange to me because their handhelds will go into Wide FM for use with the weather satellites in the 137 mHz band. I'm sorry I don't have a better answer. 73, Tim - N3TL ____ From: Randy To: amsat-bb@amsat.org Sent: Wednesday, October 28, 2009 10:31:11 PM Subject: [amsat-bb] FT-897D - WFM If I have asked this question previously, I apologize. ( getting old sucks sometimes hi hi ) I would like to know if any of the radio guru's out there Know of a way to persuade my 897D to receive in WFM on 137 Mhz? The only place it does that now is on the FM Broadcast band .. I would R E A L L Y like to do this .. I emailed yaesu with the question .. ( I bet we all know the result of that ) Thanks in advance .. And a special thanks to Mike and Tim for helping me so much on The satellite stuff .. Been working CW and SSB on VO-52 simplex ..and Its going great .. Was quite the lil learning curve though. Now I just Need some a better antenna system, preamp and duplexer. Randy - N2CUA ___ Sent via amsat...@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author.. Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite program! Subscription settings: http://amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb ___ Sent via amsat...@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author. Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite program! Subscription settings: http://amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb
[amsat-bb] FT-897D - WFM
If I have asked this question previously, I apologize. ( getting old sucks sometimes hi hi ) I would like to know if any of the radio guru's out there Know of a way to persuade my 897D to receive in WFM on 137 Mhz? The only place it does that now is on the FM Broadcast band .. I would R E A L L Y like to do this .. I emailed yaesu with the question .. ( I bet we all know the result of that ) Thanks in advance .. And a special thanks to Mike and Tim for helping me so much on The satellite stuff .. Been working CW and SSB on VO-52 simplex ..and Its going great .. Was quite the lil learning curve though. Now I just Need some a better antenna system, preamp and duplexer. Randy - N2CUA ___ Sent via amsat...@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author. Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite program! Subscription settings: http://amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb
[amsat-bb] SATPC32 Problem Taken Care of
Never did get it to work properly in the program itself However, someone off the list sent me a link to his own software ( very nice software ) For controlling the rotor and it also ties into SATPC32, Orbitron, and NOVA. ( plus some others ) So all is well and its going great now.. Thanks for the replys.. Randy - N2CUA ___ Sent via amsat...@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author. Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite program! Subscription settings: http://amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb
[amsat-bb] Fox Delta ST2
I bought this and programmed it to my rotor system But I can seem to get SATPC32 to work with it. I remember someone on the list saying they had one of these .. I hope you are reading this. When I go to the rotor setup and select SAEBRTrackBox Click the appropriate settings, and click ok or store ( tried both ) And restart PCSAT as recommended, and then go back to the rotor Setup, it has toggled back to NONE for the interface.. And his instructions also say that once I restart there is supposed To be a new program running called Server Easy Comm1 running. Don't see that either .. Can anyone shed some light on this? Thanks.. Randy - N2CUA ___ Sent via amsat...@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author. Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite program! Subscription settings: http://amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb
[amsat-bb] The power of complaining
QUOTE " It's a pity we can't harness the power of complaining to boost things to orbit... 73 Mark K6HX " Mark ... I think that the orbit would be more like a VHEO .. *smile * Randy - N2CUA ___ Sent via amsat...@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author. Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite program! Subscription settings: http://amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb
[amsat-bb] Re: Last Ditch Effort
How do I configure this in MIXW2? Don't see "via" in there? Randy - N2CUA >Hello all, >The ISS is being overtaken by Castor. October 13 at 06:30 UTC, both will be about 19km from each other. I did a little experiment >a week ago and found that sending commands through the ISS is possible. >Then TNC should be configured as follows: >unproto KD4HBO-1 via RS0ISS-3 >Then send the command >BE40R ___ Sent via amsat...@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author. Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite program! Subscription settings: http://amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb
[amsat-bb] Attn: FT-897D Owners & Brainiacs
Thanks to few kind and patient people, things are Progressing in my world with HAM SAT COMM. My SAT PC 32 is set to uplink only with the one simplex rig.. And that worked ok .. Until Heres an interesting thing.. I turn the rig on .. I select my satellite in SAT PC I click on the "C" to start software control of The transmit freq ( unless key down, as we have all learned recently, although you can still MANUALLY adjust the Tx freq with the main dial when transmitting ) anyways.. It adjust itself according to the interval settings and works fine. The RX freq stays put...if I adjust the receive, the transmit changes, I expect that... Have had CW contacts that way. ( THANKS K9QHO) NOW FOR THE FUN A few seconds AFTER I TURN ON THE CLARIFIER, the RX FREQ starts updating again with the software AND It doesn't do it at the interval setup in the software, it just does it about every 1.5 - 2 seconds. Its consistant, and repeatable. If I turn the clarifier OFF, it stops. ANYONE?? SHOW OF HANDS?? LOL Software quirk? Rig QUIRK? COMBO? Has anyone seen the programmer lately? LOL Seriously , if I can use the clarifier without this happening, I think I can have CW QSO's on VO-52 really well with the simplex rig.. THANKS ALL IN ADVANCE Randy - N2CUA ___ Sent via amsat...@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author. Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite program! Subscription settings: http://amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb
[amsat-bb] SAT PC32 / AO-7 Mode B
I made a couple contacts on AO-7 Mode A just fine And when you click on CAT and look at the freq selections For Mode A it matches the cheat sheet AMSAT sent me. However that's not the case with MODE B freqs .. Doesn't match the chart.. And I cant seem to make a contact. ( still ) I have the CAT cable hooked up and SAT PC32 setup ( thanks to Tim, N3TL ) And as I mentioned, Mode A worked fine.. Did something happen to the sat to shift that ? Or is it for some other Reason that it doesn't match? Randy - N2CUA PS .. Try not to beat me up to bad here... ___ Sent via amsat...@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author. Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite program! Subscription settings: http://amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb
[amsat-bb] Re: Latest Keps - Newest Birds
Looking for The last several new ones .. Especially BEESAT .. Thanks .. Has Sumba been commissioned yet? Randy - N2CUA .. Slowly getting SAT PC32 to work for me .. Had my first AO-07 contact today .. :) -Original Message- From: Randy [mailto:rswa...@twcny.rr.com] Sent: Saturday, October 03, 2009 11:04 PM To: 'amsat-bb@amsat.org' Subject: Latest Keps - Newest Birds Can someone email them to me? Thanks.. Randy - N2CUA ___ Sent via amsat...@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author. Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite program! Subscription settings: http://amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb
[amsat-bb] HRD 5.0 and FT-897
I need a little help with the software and the rig. Cant get it to track on tx freq. as far as it going to the rig. Shows up in the software just fine. I read that I have To click the TX button in the radio GUI and not my footswitch And even then the freq shows something different until I unkey. I am starting to think this software and my radio werent made For each other .. Anyone with a lot of patience that's willing to assist? Really starting to regret buying this FT-897. OH .. And the receive updates that get sent to the radio >From the satellite tracker. Is there a way to change the rate At which the updates are sent? Should I be trying a different piece of software? TIA Randy - N2CUA ___ Sent via amsat...@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author. Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite program! Subscription settings: http://amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb
[amsat-bb] Fox Delta ST2
I am thinking about getting this interface to control my rotor. Was wondering if others have it and if so , how do you like it? Other rotor controller preferences? Randy - N2CUA ___ Sent via amsat...@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author. Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite program! Subscription settings: http://amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb
[amsat-bb] FT-897D Fine Tuning
Does the use of a CAT cable and Ham Radio Deluxe allow me to tune the vfo with Better resolution than the current 10Hz? That's what I currently get with the Dial set to FINE . Ordered the cable and programming software, but was curious. I like doing the FMT's and would like to have more resolution .. Randy - N2CUA ___ Sent via amsat...@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author. Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite program! Subscription settings: http://amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb
[amsat-bb] Sill question
Has anyone tried any digital modes thru the satellites? Uhmmm not APRS .. I mean like RTTY or PSK31 ?? I guess you would have to try that on a linear bird .. But I am guessing that the doppler would be a major problem? Like I said .. Silly question.. Randy - N2CUA ___ Sent via amsat...@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author. Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite program! Subscription settings: http://amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb
[amsat-bb] AO-7 help
Hi all .. I am having trouble working AO-07 .. Could just be newbie syndrome... But I truly Am not sure why I cant.. I have an FT-897D, 13 element 2 meter yagi and a 11 element 432 yagi. I can also effectively use the 2 meter yagi on 432.. Matches well And have used it on repeaters up to 60 miles away on 440.. I use the translation table provided by AMSAT and the books.. Have those programmed into the radio as splits.. LSB 432.XXX up and USB 145.XXX down . ( mode B like this morning ) I can hear PLENTY of QSO's. I cannot make contact with anyone .. I even got a little desperate and pulsed my handheld On the 432 antenna ( like CW dits ) ( harder to id that way LOL ) And tuned the receiver and cannot find my signal .. Tell me its somehting stupid and simple LOL v/r Baffled Randy - N2CUA ___ Sent via amsat...@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author. Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite program! Subscription settings: http://amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb
[amsat-bb] 2 Cubes sat Keps
Whats the Keps for these 2 ? > ITUpsAT1 is on 437.325 MHz CW > > UWE-2 is on 437.385 MHz, 1200 bps Ax.25 packet Randy - N2CUA Thanks ___ Sent via amsat...@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author. Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite program! Subscription settings: http://amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb
[amsat-bb] Re: POLLUX
Perhaps we could try some EPE ?? Earth-Pollux-Earth Randy Message: 2 Date: Mon, 21 Sep 2009 15:01:59 + From: Nigel Gunn G8IFF/W8IFF Subject: [amsat-bb] Re: POLLUX To: andy thomas Cc: amsat Message-ID: <4ab79567.80...@ngunn.net> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=UTF-8; format=flowed I guess now that the battery is exhausted, you'll have to blast it with your laser and do the ranging experiments, it's main mission objective. andy thomas wrote: > I haven't heard Pollux for a week now and I see that's the same on DK3WN's satblog. Is there any statement from the ande team? ___ Sent via amsat...@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author. Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite program! Subscription settings: http://amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb
[amsat-bb] RS-28
Which File on space-track does it fall in ? Randy - N2CUA ___ Sent via amsat...@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author. Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite program! Subscription settings: http://amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb
[amsat-bb] G5500 Question
Thanks for everyones replies to my questions. Have another. The azimuth meter shows an area from 360 deg to 90 Degress. Mine seems to be spot on at 180 degrees and 90 degrees, assume its good at other Settings, however, it does not go all the way to the 90 degrees Past 360, only to 45 degrees.. Is there something I could have Don't wrong setting it up? Oh .. Other question was .. Well confirming.. That I should Balance the weight on the elevation rotor so its even weight loading? Randy - N2CUA ___ Sent via amsat...@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author. Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite program! Subscription settings: http://amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb
[amsat-bb] Re: Universitetsky 2 (Tatiana 2
Got the keps from the list .. Thanks.. So there are 5 satellites all together? Anyone have the frequencies? Randy - N2CUA ___ Sent via amsat...@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author. Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite program! Subscription settings: http://amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb
[amsat-bb] Re: G5500
I get the feeling that the separator kit is the better way to go .?? I put lugs on the wires for the terminal strip .. Seems ok .. Randy - N2CUA ___ Sent via amsat...@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author. Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite program! Subscription settings: http://amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb
[amsat-bb] G5500 Questions
I just finished up the cables for the rotor And been reading thru the manual .. ( lacking a bit ) It says 5 minutes intermittent service and something About 15 minutes rest. I assume then , that it means 5 minutes on , 15 minutes off. Doesn't seem like it takes a whole 5 minutes to run the whole Rotation , but wanted to know if its ok to go from one end of The rotation to the other without stopping? Wanted to ask if that seems reasonable? For setup I ran the azimuth and elevation to CCW to the stop to make sure It stopped correctly and the meter indicated correctly, then went the other way to full meter deflection, to the Stop and adjusted the Full Scale adjustment for full scale. That's all there is To it? Whats the voltage output adjustments for? One more thing .. On a side note.. I thought it was cheesey to have "radio shack" Type terminal strips on a 600.00 rotor to connect the rotor cable too ... Why not have a couple connectors there? Even my old Wilson WR-500 had a connector. Lol I assume even with 2 small yagis on this rotor, I will now have to guy the mast due to the Added weight of the rotor on the mast ? ( better safe then sorry LOL ) Thanks everyone .. Randy - N2CUA ___ Sent via amsat...@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author. Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite program! Subscription settings: http://amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb
[amsat-bb] AO-7 question
I , for the first time, tried to work AO-7. I could hear the beacon. The logs indicated it was in Mode A ? And that's what I tried .. But heard nothing. Not my own signal or anyone elses .. Was it active over the US during the 9ish AM pass? Randy - N2CUA ___ Sent via amsat...@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author. Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite program! Subscription settings: http://amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb
[amsat-bb] Re: volunteered
I do have to say I can relate even though being a new member, I havent done anything to help Other than my piddly donation. I maintain our gun club website for over 4 years .. For nothing .. Volunteered It was hosted on my sons commercial web server as a favor for free .. I don't think I ever recall ONE thank you .. From anyone .. Seemed like a thankless job that I got continually nagged at about Keeping the site up ... Dunno .. Perhaps that's part of the issue ??? The people that volunteer Get crap from the people that don't .. And that's the only thing they hear?? Instead of hearing THANKS @!!! .. Just thoughts .. Sorry about my other "dues" comment .. We all have our moments.. Randy - N2CUA ___ Sent via amsat...@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author. Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite program! Subscription settings: http://amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb
[amsat-bb] Re: Volunteered
Ok .. Maybe the word dues was not correct.. But I did pay to join AMSAT ... Where does that money Go? And the money that all members paid to join? I'll go back to my corner now .. Randy ___ Sent via amsat...@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author. Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite program! Subscription settings: http://amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb
[amsat-bb] Re: Volunteered
Although I agree that a phone call is good as well .. I pay dues to AMSAT and don't think a maintained website is a lot to ask in return.. Randy - N2CUA """So if someone wants to volunteer and they use the volunteer function of the AMSAT website and it doesn't work and someone doesn't get in touch with you... IT IS AMSAT's FAULT?Is that it? So if you order something from the AMSAT website or any website and the item never arrives... YOU JUST FORGET IT? This is a mindset of failure! A HORRENDOUS COP OUT FOLKS!!! The AMSAT office has a phone. The number is on the website, please use it! Do you really want to volunteer? PROVE IT! AND FOLLOW THRU! PROMISES DON'T GET THINGS DONE! Mike, WB8CXO""" ___ Sent via amsat...@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author. Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite program! Subscription settings: http://amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb
[amsat-bb] AO-7
Does anyone know which mode AO-7 is currently in and is there a Place to go and find that info on a website? Randy - N2CUA ___ Sent via amsat...@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author. Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite program! Subscription settings: http://amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb
[amsat-bb] FT-897D
Fun day .. My FT 897D arrived.. Learning all the menus and features is always a great time ;) I do have a couple of questions about the rig if there is a Couple of you on the list that have a lot of experience With it.. Mostly to do with digital modes and / or just using the Audio out / in for PSK , etc. The other is that I want to switch to WFM at 137.XXX for the weather Satellites and doesn't look like the rig will do that? My yaesu G5500 came as well .. Damaged .. :( So it has to go back .. Even took a day of to have fun soldering and Getting it up on the mast .. Oh well .. Anyways.. Any knowledgeable ( on the FT-897 ) volunteers out there in the crowd ?? Randy - N2CUA PS .. Thanks so very much for all the help the list has provided .. You all are super !!! ___ Sent via amsat...@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author. Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite program! Subscription settings: http://amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb
[amsat-bb] Re: Why PCSAT is hard to recover
I would like to reiterate the sentiment Roger states. This list is occasionally overtaken by emotionally charged "shoulda-woulda-coulda" threads. Bob's clear and concise posts, that are understandable by those of us that are not satellite experts, continue to make the Amsat-bb list worthy of a daily read. Randy KI4LMR -Original Message- From: amsat-bb-boun...@amsat.org [mailto:amsat-bb-boun...@amsat.org] On Behalf Of Roger Kolakowski Sent: Friday, September 04, 2009 9:22 AM To: bruni...@usna.edu; 'Patrick Green' Cc: amsat-bb@amsat.org Subject: [amsat-bb] Re: Why PCSAT is hard to recover Thank you Bob... You always have a refreshing, clear, informative response for any inquiry into your systems. The fact that you recognize a design error publicly reassures us neophytes that new designs are built considering past events. It's always a pleasure hearing one of your explanations. Roger WA1KAT - Original Message - From: "Robert Bruninga" To: "'Patrick Green'" Cc: Sent: Friday, September 04, 2009 9:44 AM Subject: [amsat-bb] Why PCSAT is hard to recover > > Why is pcsat having so much trouble > > carrying its 5 watts then? Even > > when the satellite is in full sun? > > Even on the Z panel? ...what went wrong. > > Error in design. Since it was our first satellite, and the > first time that hamtronics TX and RX were flown in space, we put > in multiple redundancy. Two identical RX=>TNC=>TX systems. We > thought the most important thing was the command link. > > To make sure we could still access both TNC systems even with a > TX or RX failure we added a second UHF RX to both systems. In > additionl we had a relay to CROSS-CONNECT the transmitters. > > THen we made the mistake. We assumed that to recover from an > anomoly, the most important thing was to regain the command > link. Hence, from cold-boot, the spare UHF receivers would both > come on AND the transmitters would be cross-connected. This > assured we could access either TNC even if we had lost one RX or > one TX. > > The mistake was assuming that in such a recovery effort, the > first thing we would then do is TURN OFF the extra receivers and > DISCONNNECT the cross conneced transmitters once we had command. > > Well... DUH If the reason the spacecraft crashed back to > defaults was because it was low on power, then the last thing > you want to do is QUADRUPLE the power budget by having the > recovery-defaults turn on double the number of receivers and > double the number of transmitters! > > So we need FOUR times the average power just to get command and > that only happens during mid-day passes during maximum eclipse > periods, and sometimes right at the beginning of full sun > periods in the southern hemisphere. > Our first commmand then IN SEQUENCE is > 1) LOGON > 2) Send command to separate the transmitters > 3) Send command to turn off the two spare UHF reciverss > > If those are successful, AND PCSAT then has a full orbit in full > sun, then we can recover. But the loggon password challenge > from the satellite is the LONGEST packet in the command > sequence, and if is not successful on the FIRST try, then the > battery is exhausted and you loose the pass. > > Bob, Wb4APR > > > > On Sep 3, 2009, at 17:34, "Robert Bruninga" > wrote: > > > > >> To get good coverage you need as many > > >> LEO satellites as possible so they should > > >> each be as small as possible. > > >> Intersatellite linking could be done > > >> via automated ground stations. This > > >> eliminates the need for high-power > > >> transmtters and/or high-gain antennas > > >> on the satellites for interlinkng. > > > > > > Yep, that is what we have been trying to do now for 8 years > with > > > the APRS satellites on 145.825. We just need several of > them in > > > orbit at the same time. We have demonstrated dual-hops > several > > > times whenever two or more of the APRS satellites (and > ARISS) > > > are operational at the same time. If we could get 6 to 10 > of > > > the University cubesats to simply carry the 3.4" square APRS > > > transponder (Byonics TinyTrck-4), then we would have a > > > constellation providing nearly continuous connectivity via > these > > > satellites from any handheld or mobile APRS radio. With 6, > you > > > might have to wait 30 minutes or so to make yoru contacts. > With > > > 10 or so, you might have to wit no more than 5 to 10 minutes > for > > > connectivity. > > > > > > See www.aprs.org/cubesa
[amsat-bb] Another G5500 Question
Question.. Rotor is on order along with the FT-897D I know I should mount the rotor in a tower with a thrust plate I think its called. But don't have one . I only have a 2 meter and 440mhz yagi to mount ooon it .. Will that be a problem .. Or is it mostly when its loaded Up to near the max? or one of those faster wear and tear Things no matter what? Oh .. And 3rd party controllers to interface to the computer.?? Are they all so darn expensive? Randy - N2CUA ___ Sent via amsat...@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author. Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite program! Subscription settings: http://amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb
[amsat-bb] G5500 Rotor mounting
Question.. Rotor is on order along with the FT-897D I know I should mount the rotor in a tower with a thrust plate I think its called. But don't have one . I only have a 2 meter and 440mhz yagi to mount ooon it .. Will that be a problem .. Or is it mostly when its loaded Up to near the max? or one of those faster wear and tear Things no matter what? Randy - N2CUA ___ Sent via amsat...@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author. Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite program! Subscription settings: http://amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb
[amsat-bb] G5500
Does the G5500 come with any rotor cable? Or just the connectors and we have to buy cable and install the connectors? Randy - N2CUA ___ Sent via amsat...@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author. Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite program! Subscription settings: http://amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb
[amsat-bb] "best" rotators
Whats everyone using for their az / el rotors and What do you think of them and how trouble free have they been? I still have to get one .. And its lots of dollars so I wanted it to Be dollars well spent .. All I have see is the yaesu ones so far that run with the computer in the drivers seat. Are there other brands that do the same thing ?? Like Wilson , etc .. Thanks .. v/r 73 Randy - N2CUA ___ Sent via amsat...@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author. Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite program! Subscription settings: http://amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb
[amsat-bb] Re: Suitsat 2 to ISS ( don't care )
I keep hearing that it is dead ( the thread ), but someone it keeps going .. :( ""Either we make history, or we complain about it. The choice is ours! This thread is dead!"" Cant speak for everyone, but I think its gone waaay past the dead horse Stage. And is not doing much for the list as when I see anymore posts On it I just skip over it.. Can we please let it go and agree to disagree? v/r Randy - N2CUA ___ Sent via amsat...@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author. Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite program! Subscription settings: http://amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb
[amsat-bb] Best source for current satellite status
Is the AMSAT status page the best source for ALL possible Amateur radio satellites that we can access? I got a new 440 yagi and cant find a satellite to test on .. I know AO-51 would be good, but not in that mode untiul Monday. And I heard that some of the older satellites only run off the solar array So nitetime passes are unusable? My capability here is only 2 meter / 70 cm FM. ( for now anyways. ) Thanks for help and input.. Randy ___ Sent via amsat...@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author. Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite program! Subscription settings: http://amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb
[amsat-bb] FT897
What do you all think of using a Yaesu FT-897 for satellite work? Randy - N2CUA ___ Sent via amsat...@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author. Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite program! Subscription settings: http://amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb
[amsat-bb] Re: ISS future?
First of all, thanks for all the replies. Where I got that info was off the ISS FAN CLUB site And was from some one that seemed to be knowledgeable.. But must have been opinion as well .. Trust me when I say that I hope it is around MUCH MUCH Longer .. I would like to be able to work thru It long into My retirement which is in 5 ish years.. And aee them do some Other amateur radio projects, like a constant running SSTV system. More then one radio .. Things like that .. :) Again, thanks for everyone's thoughts .. Always welcomed and muchly appreciated Randy - N2CUA ___ Sent via amsat...@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author. Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite program! Subscription settings: http://amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb
[amsat-bb] ISS future?
""" We have 5-6 years left of ISS. We need to make the best of what little time we have left. Everyone needs to work harder, better and faster. I would hate to see those remaining 11 unused antennas go to waste when ISS burns up.""" Ok , label me ignorant .. But is it that difficult to boost its orbit? I guess I need a techie explaination .. Heck .. If its going to just burn up .. Then just before it gets to the point off no return, then take those Huge solar panels to the moon .. LOL or take some of the modules to the moon .. Whats going to replace the space station? The lunar base? Anyways... Someone explain to me please lol Cheers Randy - N2CUA ___ Sent via amsat...@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author. Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite program! Subscription settings: http://amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb
[amsat-bb] [keps] Satellites Added to AMSAT KEPs
-Original Message- From: Randy [mailto:rswa...@twcny.rr.com] Sent: Friday, August 07, 2009 7:26 PM To: 'amsat-bb@amsat.org' Subject: FW: [keps] Satellites Added to AMSAT KEPs I also asked them to add them to their satellite pass prediction page.. Randy - N2CUA -Original Message- From: keps-boun...@amsat.org [mailto:keps-boun...@amsat.org] On Behalf Of Ray Hoad Sent: Thursday, August 06, 2009 11:34 PM To: AMSAT KEP Subject: [keps] Satellites Added to AMSAT KEPs Pollux Catalog Number 35693 and CASTOR Catalog Number 35694 have been added to the AMSAT KEPs this week. I am not sure of the Catalog Number for Dragonsat (BEVO-1 and AGGIESAT-2) because AF Space Command had not yet listed in recent launches. Does someone know the Dragonsat Catalog Number? ___ Sent via amsat...@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author. Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite program! Subscription settings: http://amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb
[amsat-bb] FW: [keps] Satellites Added to AMSAT KEPs
I also asked them to add them to their satellite pass prediction page.. Randy - N2CUA -Original Message- From: keps-boun...@amsat.org [mailto:keps-boun...@amsat.org] On Behalf Of Ray Hoad Sent: Thursday, August 06, 2009 11:34 PM To: AMSAT KEP Subject: [keps] Satellites Added to AMSAT KEPs Pollux Catalog Number 35693 and CASTOR Catalog Number 35694 have been added to the AMSAT KEPs this week. I am not sure of the Catalog Number for Dragonsat (BEVO-1 and AGGIESAT-2) because AF Space Command had not yet listed in recent launches. Does someone know the Dragonsat Catalog Number? ___ Sent via amsat...@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author. Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite program! Subscription settings: http://amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb
[amsat-bb] Is HRD Version 5 Released yet?
Is HRD Version 5 Released yet? Randy - N2CUA "" Gotcha! You are correct. maybe the independences that were discussed with 5.x will take care of that problem. It would be nice to bring up just the satellite portion only. I have been so use to using WISP32 since my SATGATE days that I use it most of the time except on my newer radios. HRD indeed is very good and looks even more promising for the future. I have downloaded the 5.x beta version but have yet to install it to see how it does. Regards, Reid, W4UPD"" ___ Sent via amsat...@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author. Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite program! Subscription settings: http://amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb
[amsat-bb] Where to post telemetry data
Hi guys .. I managed to get a few packets of telemetry data from Pollux yesterday. Not to mention a whole lot of ISS packet activity .. Where do I submit this data ?? On the website? or FTP it somewhere? Still new to all this, but eager to learn. Randy - N2CUA PS anyone have time to spend on the phone with me to answer a gazillion questions? ___ Sent via amsat...@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author. Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite program! Subscription settings: http://amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb
