[amsat-bb] RIP AO-51
Thank you AO-51 for your service. May your cells one day short so that you may come back to life. Until then, RIP. Also, thank you to the AO-51 team for all your extraordinary work from start to end. AO-51 is the bird that got me into satellites. -Reid N0RC ___ Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author. Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite program! Subscription settings: http://amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb
[amsat-bb] OX/N0RC QSL Cards
I'm finally getting around to getting all the QSL requests from OX/N0RC sent out. Sorry for the delay. 73, Reid 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: Anyone from Europe received QSL from OX/N0RC pedition?
Sorry Mika, things have been really hectic for me with moving and school since I got back. I fully intend to get this issue resolved after I am done with finals on Friday. Again, sorry for the delay. Reid, N0RC On 12/11/2010 3:33 PM, Mika Siira wrote: Hi folks, Just interested to know if any european sat operator who worked OX/N0RC have received a QSL from him. I am asking this because I have sent my card directly to him (SAE+greenstamp) over five months ago and despite e-mail notification still haven't got a card back. Mika, OH8MBN ___ 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] TM-D710 Satellite programming
I am trying to program some satellite frequencies into my TM-D710. Has anyone had any luck with programming a cross band split into the memory? I was able to do this with my VX-7R and assumed that all radios would support this. If not possible, how do the D710 users in the group operate the birds? Thanks in advance, Reid 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] Pass prediction algorithm
I'm trying to write my own pass prediction program for tracking FM satellites. This program will this notify the users of upcoming passes via APRS messaging. I would like to find an algorithm that will predict AOS/LOS time and azimuth and the maximum elevation. I'm also hoping this algorithm will not be too computationally intensive as it may possibly be used for hundreds of different station locations. Can anyone help? 73, Reid 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] QSL Label Software
I'm tying to setup BV7 QSL for satellite contacts. Is there a way to import the satellite name and the RX band or does someone have another program that they recommend? 73 Reid 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: IKAROS Solar Sail Successfully Deployed
Is there anyway to track this? On 6/11/2010 9:38 AM, B J wrote: http://www.jaxa.jp/press/2010/06/20100611_ikaros_e.html 73s Bernhard VA6BMJ @ DO33FL ___ 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] FQ56pm, Thule Greenland on the air today.
All, I am planning on leaving Thule Greenland on either Wednesday or Thursday of this week. I do not know how many more opportunities I will have to be on the air before I leave Greenland. We are not flying today so I will try to make the most of my down time and get on the air. I will try to be on the following passes today from FQ56pm: AO-51 1131UTC AO-51 1310UTC AO-51 1627UTC HO-68 1835UTC Thank you to everyone I've worked or who has tried to work me. You guys have made this trip a lot of fun for me. 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] 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] Sked with someone at Dayton
I will be on HO-68 tonight at 0040 UTC and 0231 UTC from GP47, Kangerlussuaq Greenland. Is there anyone at Dayton that will be able to make one of those passes? I'd really like to work someone who is there right now. 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: Sked with someone at Dayton
I was incorrect, HO-68 will NOT be on at 0231 UTC sorry about that. 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] Using a FT-897 for Linear Transponders
Has anyone figured out a good way to use an FT-897 for linear transponders without an additional receiver? I would really like to get on some of the other birds from Sondrestrom (GP47) and Thule (FQ56) before I leave Greenland. Thanks, 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] GP47 Activation
My operation from Søndre Strøm (aka Sondrestrom, aka Kangerlussuaq) GP47pa will start sometime around Wednesday, May 5th. I will be traveling to Søndre Strøm tomorrow and will hopefully not fly the next day. I plan on being there a little less than two weeks. After that I will be returning to Thule FQ56. Be sure to sign up for my email list at http://groups.google.com/group/ox-thule-2010 if you have not already done so. I will send out notices from here with planned times of operation. Also, a big thank you to everyone that I've worked. I'm just as excited to give out these grids as you are to receive them! Remember: I will need to have cards printed up when I get home so there may be some delay in my reply. I will QSL all cards sent with SASE, IRC or Greenstamp 100% don't worry! Thanks again everyone! Get the word out to everyone you know and invite those not on the birds, or in ham radio, into your station to make a few QSOs and show them how easy it is! 73, Reid 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] OX Dxpedition Update
I just wanted to give everyone an update on an upcoming QTH change. Although I am scheduled to be in Thule until April 23rd, there is a chance I could leave as early as April 21st. I will be going to Wallops Island, VA to put our radar equipment on a P-3 aircraft and do flight tests. I will be returning to Greenland on May 1st (although there is talk that it will be pushed back to May 4). I will be in Sondrestrom, grid GP47pa, for two weeks before returning to Thule for two more weeks around May 18. Thanks to everyone that has tried to work me. You've made this trip a lot of fun! 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] LoTW Support of HO-68
Any news on if LoTW will support HO-68? I've emailed the ARRL but haven't heard anything back. -Reid ___ 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] FQ56 Operation Announcements
I just want to let everyone that is following my planned operation to FQ56, Thule Greenland, that I've created a Google group to send out announcements. Since I will not have a set operating schedule while I'm up there, I will send out an email right before I go on the with my operation plans for that time period. I think this is a better option than just telling people to watch the DX cluster. You can join here: http://groups.google.com/group/ox-thule-2010 73, Reid 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: HO-68 Command Team Contact
I've sent an email to Alan, thank you to everyone who replied. 73, Reid N0RC On 3/10/2010 9:15 AM, Mike Rupprecht wrote: Try to contact Alan Kung directly: alank...@public3.bta.net.cn 73, Mike DK3WN -Ursprüngliche Nachricht- Von: amsat-bb-boun...@amsat.org [mailto:amsat-bb-boun...@amsat.org] Im Auftrag von Reid Crowe Gesendet: Mittwoch, 10. März 2010 15:51 An: amsat-bb@amsat.org Betreff: [amsat-bb] HO-68 Command Team Contact I'm looking for contact info for the HO-68 command team. I wasn't able to find it on their site. Does anyone know their email address? I'm trying to request that HO-68 be turned on to support operation for FQ56. ___ 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] FQ56 Activation - Thule Greenland in April and DM04 Activation this week
Everyone, thank you for your help on my HT transporting question I posted earlier! I think I have found a method to get my equipment to where I'm going. I'll try to get on the air Wed and Thursday nights from DM04 (I know not the rarest). I'll possibly be on during college satellite night as K0KU/6 if work permits. I will be getting my equipment shipped to FQ56 in late March. Where I hope to be on the air for a month starting March 23rd. I will try to use satellites that uplink on VHF, as UHF would interfere with the BMEWS on base. If BMEWS interferes with UHF downlink, I'll also be out of commission on the birds. My schedule will be as work/passes/weather permits. As of right now, I'll only be operating the FM satellites due to equipment limitations. If I can figure out a way to work the SSB/CW birds, I'll be on those as well. The satellite with the best coverage of Thule and the US would be HO-68 assuming it is in FM mode. I will also be working some HF in between passes. So look for OX3RC on the birds and HF starting March 23. I cannot give a specific time of operation because my primary mission is work, and my work schedule is dependent on weather. 73 Reid 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] Transporting HT and Arrow Antenna on commercial flight
Has anyone had luck with transporting an HT on a commercial flight in their carry on luggage recently? I doubt I'd have much luck with transporting an arrow antenna in my carry on. Any thoughts? 73 Reid 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
