Re: [amsat-bb] Honeymoon trip and tentative grid operation
Just remember these 4 words Hector: Happy Wife, Happy Life! Congratulation and may you have a long and happy life together. Rick Tejera Saguaro Astronomy Club www.saguaroastro.org Thunderbird Amateur radio Club (K7TEJ) www.w7tbc.org -Original Message- From: amsat-bb-boun...@amsat.org [mailto:amsat-bb-boun...@amsat.org] On Behalf Of Hector, CO6CBF Sent: Thursday, August 14, 2014 11:46 To: k...@comcast.net Cc: amsat-bb@amsat.org Subject: Re: [amsat-bb] Honeymoon trip and tentative grid operation Guys, Thanks very much for the THIRTY SEVEN congratulations messages in just 4 hours. Thanks very much for the good wishes. I really appreciate it! I am so grateful I found a woman who accepts amateur radio and satellite addiction. We almost spent six years of courtship; she already well knows my addiction :-) Thanks again! 73! Hector, CO6CBF / KF5YXV -Mensaje original- De: k...@comcast.net [mailto:k...@comcast.net] Enviado el: Thursday, August 14, 2014 11:02 Para: CO6CBF Hector CC: amsat-bb@amsat.org Asunto: Re: [amsat-bb] Honeymoon trip and tentative grid operation Oh Oh, Hector is getting married. We won't see him on the birds much anymore. You know the dreaded 'Honey Do' list. I will be at my shore home on Saturday where my sat station is located, and will try and work you. That is if I'm good and my Wife let's me :-) Seriously Hector, congratulations on your marriage 73 Jeff KB2M - Original Message - From: CO6CBF Hector To: amsat-bb@amsat.org Sent: Thu, 14 Aug 2014 14:16:19 - (UTC) Subject: [amsat-bb] Honeymoon trip and tentative grid operation Hello to all My wife and I will travel to the Eastern of Cuba for our Honeymoon. We will travel thorough FL01, FL02, FL10, FL11 and we will spend two days very close to FL12. We plan to go to FL12 for a few passes on Saturday and will try to reach the FL00/FL10 boundary on Sunday. I will try to operate as much as time permits and more important my wife allows :-) I will be able to send some updates during the trip. Catch you on the birds! 73! Hector, CO6CBF ___ Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of 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
Re: [amsat-bb] AO-73 Telemetry Question
It may not be as simple as that, My current residence, (and the antenna restrictions that come with it) predates any interest in Amatuer Radio. Rick Tejera Saguaro Astronomy Club www.saguaroastro.org Thunderbird Amateur radio Club (K7TEJ) www.w7tbc.org -Original Message- From: amsat-bb-boun...@amsat.org [mailto:amsat-bb-boun...@amsat.org] On Behalf Of John Becker Sent: Tuesday, August 12, 2014 15:26 Cc: amsat-bb@amsat.org Subject: Re: [amsat-bb] AO-73 Telemetry Question it was not a "answer" but rather a "question." Plain and very simple. On 8/12/2014 5:02 PM, Thomas Doyle wrote: > John, > > Thanks so much for that answer. It was a big help. > > 73 W9KE > > > On Tuesday, August 12, 2014, John Becker <mailto:w0...@big-river.net>> wrote: > > I will not suggest that you move. But did you check the > restrictions before moving there? > Seems a no brainier for any ham. > > W0JAB > On 8/12/2014 4:18 PM, Thomas Doyle wrote: IN PART > > Due to deed restrictions no outside antennas are allowed > > ___ Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of 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: Object IDs
I'd thought that AO-73 had been confirmed as object 66B. has this been refined? I guess I need to update my settings in SATpc Rick Tejera Saguaro Astronomy Club www.saguaroastro.org Thunderbird Amateur radio Club (K7TEJ) www.w7tbc.org -Original Message- From: amsat-bb-boun...@amsat.org [mailto:amsat-bb-boun...@amsat.org] On Behalf Of Nico Janssen Sent: Wednesday, December 18, 2013 7:00 AM To: Mike Rupprecht; amsat-bb@amsat.org Subject: [amsat-bb] Re: Object IDs Hi Mike, Thanks for the confirmation of the 'tbc's. This picture shows the measured doppler curve of an overhead evening pass of OSCAR 73, plotted against the calculated curves for objects 39444 and 39445. These objects were about 11 s apart (i.e. about 82 km). https://thumb5.wuala.com/previewImage/SharedInfo/Space/AO73_20131216.jpg/?ke y=IZKufoz9U1Uo Note the temperature related frequency drift on the beacon transmitter, which causes frequency deviations when using automatic doppler correction. To be able to create useful doppler curves it would help if all Cubesats would transmit a *continuous* carrier signal on a *constant* frequency... ;-) Still a lot of IDs are unknown. Of all the objects from the Minotaur launch, only three are officially identified: 39380 2013-064A STPSat 3 39388 2013-064J SENSE SV1 39392 2013-064N SENSE SV2 It is suggested that Cape 2 is object 39382 (2013-064C) and that KySat 2 is object 39383 (2013-064D). These are to be confirmed. 73, Nico PA0DLO On 2013-12-17 22:13, Mike Rupprecht wrote: > Thanks Nico, PA0DLO for pointing me in the rigth direction. I agree > with you the TLE for the cubesats: > > 39436 2013-066W Eagle 2 ($50Sat) ok > 39438 2013-066Y Velox PII ok > 39439 2013-066Z First-MOVE ok > 39440 2013-066AA CubeBug 2 ok > 39444 2013-066AE AMSAT-OSCAR ok :-) > 39445 2013-066AF HiNCube ? > 39446 2013-066AG UWE 3 ok > > Just made a deep analysis with the FunCube TLE (Object AE vs. AF). The > pass was not very high but every seconds I switched between the TLE AE and AF. > You can see a slightly differnce (only a few Hz) at TCA what leads me > to say > - your're right. FUNCube-1 seems indeed to be Object AE. > > http://www.dk3wn.info/p/?p=39682 > > > 73 Mike > DK3WN > > -Ursprüngliche Nachricht- > Von: amsat-bb-boun...@amsat.org [mailto:amsat-bb-boun...@amsat.org] Im > Auftrag von Nico Janssen > Gesendet: Dienstag, 17. Dezember 2013 14:32 > An: amsat-bb@amsat.org > Betreff: [amsat-bb] Re: Object IDs > > 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 publishe
[amsat-bb] Re: [Work-Sat] Satellite question
I don't know, I've worked her well into eclipse. You have to remember to send the 74hz Pl tone to turn her on, but once she's on, she's good to go. Rick Tejera Saguaro Astronomy Club www.saguaroastro.org Thunderbird Amateur radio Club (K7TEJ) www.w7tbc.org -Original Message- From: amsat-bb-boun...@amsat.org [mailto:amsat-bb-boun...@amsat.org] On Behalf Of Tim L Sent: Monday, December 09, 2013 2:17 PM To: work-...@yahoogroups.com; amsat-bb@amsat.org Subject: [amsat-bb] Re: [Work-Sat] Satellite question fyi, SO-50 is only workable during daylight passes, its battery is dead and only works on solar power. hope this helps, I know it threw me for a few nights "There are only 10 types of people in the world: Those who understand binary and those who don't" In today's email world 97% of all email is spam, please don't contribute. To: work-...@yahoogroups.com; amsat-bb@amsat.org From: tbloomingd...@gmail.com Date: Mon, 9 Dec 2013 15:06:21 -0600 Subject: [Work-Sat] Satellite question Hello all. I got the interest bug of working the radio satellites. But with all this new satellites going up, im a little overwhelmed about information on what each one does or frequencies ect. Basically is there a satellite for dummy site that lists what each birds information is??.. currently I've done a hombrew tape measure antenna and HT's, and just haven't been successful on a qso or heck even hearing so50 yet. Thank you from a new to satellite, Todd Bloomingdale, KC9LOX Frozen in Tomah, Wisconsin USA __._,_.___ Reply via web post Reply to sender Reply to group Start a New Topic Messages in this topic (1) Recent Activity: New Members 4 Visit Your Group Switch to: Text-Only, Daily Digest . Unsubscribe . Terms of Use . Send us Feedback . __,_._,___ ___ Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of 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: Falcon 9 Successfully Launched
Years ago I was out telescoping with my astronomy club at a spot about 50 miles west of Phoenix. Just about an hour or so after sunset, we saw this iridescent orange pillar rising in the west. A Delta with a full complement of Solid boosters had just launched. We were able to follow it long after the solids cut out as the sun illuminated the exhaust plume from the main engines. Staging was quite obvious. A Spectacular sight, for sure 73 Rick Tejera (K7TEJ) Saguaro Astronomy Club www.saguaroastro.org Thunderbird Amateur Radio Club www.w7tbc.org -Original Message- From: amsat-bb-boun...@amsat.org [mailto:amsat-bb-boun...@amsat.org] On Behalf Of Jim Jerzycke Sent: Sunday, September 29, 2013 10:43 To: B J Cc: amsat-bb@amsat.org Subject: [amsat-bb] Re: Falcon 9 Successfully Launched Naw, not really. Kinda looked like somebody a few blocks away lit off a firework. If you didn't know what it was, you wouldn't have looked twice at it. Now a NIGHT LAUNCH from VAFB is really something to see! Jim ___ Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author. 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: 2013 AMSAT Board of Directors Election Results Announced
Domenico, I'm pretty sure members have been assigned numbers sequentially since the early days. The membership number is can be thought of more as a seniority number, the lower the number, the longer you've been a member. So the highest number is the number of people who have at sometime held a membership. The actual number is diluted by SK's and folks who for whatever reason, let their membership lapse. Rick Tejera (K7TEJ) Saguaro Astronomy Club www.saguaroastro.org Thunderbird Amateur Radio Club www.w7tbc.org -Original Message- From: amsat-bb-boun...@amsat.org [mailto:amsat-bb-boun...@amsat.org] On Behalf Of i8cvs Sent: Monday, September 16, 2013 19:08 To: Martha; l...@highnoonfilm.com; wa4...@gmail.com Cc: SAREX-BB; AMSAT-BB; Alan Biddle Subject: [amsat-bb] Re: 2013 AMSAT Board of Directors Election Results Announced - Original Message - From: Martha To: i8cvs Cc: Alan Biddle ; AMSAT-BB ; SAREX-BB Sent: Monday, September 16, 2013 10:52 PM Subject: Re: [amsat-bb] Re: 2013 AMSAT Board of Directors Election Results Announced Domenico - AMSAT membership is approximately 3,000. -- 73- Martha Hi Martha, I trust in your figure of approximately 3,000. AMSAT-NA membership but please read on the bottom belove because I can't understand why Les Rayburn N1LF claim to be AMSAT #38965 I would like to know from Les N1LF what the above figure means..membership numbar or some other issue ? Thanks. 73" de i8CVS Domenico - Original Message - From: "Les Rayburn" To: "AMSAT Mailing List" Sent: Wednesday, June 12, 2013 6:53 AM Subject: [amsat-bb] AMSAT Journal Latest Issue? > Since joining AMSAT about three months ago, I've only received my > initial copy of the AMSAT Journal (March/April 2013). Can anyone tell me > if a later issue has > shipped yet, or when I could expect to receive the next one? Hungry for > everything I can read on the topic. Did receive my ordered copy of the > Proceedings from the > 30th Annual AMSAT-NA Space Symposium, and the 2013 edition of "Getting > Started with Amateur Satellites". Great stuff. > > Thanks as always. > > Les Rayburn, N1LF > 121 Mayfair Park > Maylene, AL 35114 > EM63nf > > 6M VUCC #1712 > AMSAT #38965 > Grid Bandits #222 > Southeastern VHF Society > Central States VHF Society Life Member > Six Club #2484 > > Active on 6 Meters thru 1296, 10GHz & Light ___ Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author. Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite program! Subscription settings: http://amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb ___ Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author. Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite program! Subscription settings: http://amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb
[amsat-bb] Re: Latest Newsletter
Thanks JoAnne.. Rick Tejera (K7TEJ) Saguaro Astronomy Club www.saguaroastro.org Thunderbird Amateur Radio Club www.w7tbc.org -Original Message- From: JoAnne Maenpaa [mailto:k9...@comcast.net] Sent: Friday, September 06, 2013 5:18 AM To: 'Rick Tejera'; 'James Luhn'; amsat-bb@amsat.org Subject: RE: [amsat-bb] Re: Latest Newsletter Hmmm, my July/August AMSAT Journal has not arrived either (even with the wrong name). Martha at the AMSAT Office handles circulation/mailing issues and she is our interface with vendors and contractors like the print shop. I've let her know that so far we're missing issues for K9JKM, K7TEJ, and W5AOO. If others are missing please let Martha know. -- 73 de JoAnne K9JKM k9...@amsat.org Editor, AMSAT Journal ___ Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author. 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 Newsletter
You know, now that I think about it, I do recall the message about the mailing labels. It was said we should get the Journal, but the name would be different. Fact is I haven't gotten my copy. Were they mailed or was the mailing agent fixing the problem?? Rick Tejera (K7TEJ) Saguaro Astronomy Club www.saguaroastro.org Thunderbird Amateur Radio Club www.w7tbc.org -Original Message- From: amsat-bb-boun...@amsat.org [mailto:amsat-bb-boun...@amsat.org] On Behalf Of James Luhn Sent: Thursday, September 05, 2013 8:26 PM To: amsat-bb@amsat.org Subject: [amsat-bb] Latest Newsletter What is the status of the newsletter? The last one I received was May/June. Is it the latest one? I look so forward to getting the newsletter. It is like a letter from home. 73, -james W5AOO ___ Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author. Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite program! Subscription settings: http://amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb ___ Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author. 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: Polar Tracking LEO Satellites ... ?
Rob, See my article in the April/May issue of the AMSAT Journal. While not motorized, I'm sure it can be easily adapted to be motorized. The basis is a simple Equatorial telescope mount. If you need a copy let me know. Rick Tejera (K7TEJ) Saguaro Astronomy Club www.saguaroastro.org Thunderbird Amateur Radio Club www.w7tbc.org -Original Message- From: amsat-bb-boun...@amsat.org [mailto:amsat-bb-boun...@amsat.org] On Behalf Of Rob Sent: Sunday, September 01, 2013 3:38 PM To: amsat-bb@amsat.org Subject: [amsat-bb] Polar Tracking LEO Satellites ... ? I'm looking to put together a quick an easy portable tracking system for LEO birds maybe something for field day use or an ISS school contact Basically looking to do polar tracking with one rotor and a manual set declination angle Thoughts are: - rotor that can swing 180 degrees (-90,+90) - set the rotor to the half way point (0 degrees) - position the whole apparatus so that it's pointing at the azmith and elevation of the highest point on the pass - position the rotor to -90 for a west to east pass or +90 for a east to west pass - calculate the length of the pass and time the rotation so it sweeps 180 degrees in that period I'v been googling this topic till my eyes cross saw some data about folks trying to do polar tracking of Ao-40 a while back ... but that was a tad different considering Ao-40 is (was) in a high elliptical orbit ... Does anyone have advice ... or a link to some data calculations ... like how to convert az/el to something like (but not) declination/ra Thanks, --> Rob, KA2PBT ___ Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of 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: High orbit satellites?
Andrew, I for one do appreciate the work the board and other volunteers do. It's certainly something I'm far from qualified to do and to be honest, I probably would not want to. I came into the hobby long after the HEO era ended, so I can only live vicariously through others recollections and hope "Someday" That being said I also can see there is a new launch paradigm and we have to adjust to it. I commend the board for accepting this and doing what they can to adapt to the new reality. I imagine the engineering obstacles to get a 3u Cubesat that would be viable in HEO are many, which most likely put that well into the future. When I give my talk on Satellite engineering principles to local clubs, the most common question I get asked is "When are we going to get an HEO?" My Answer is Not for a long time. 73 and looking forward to Fox.. Rick Tejera (K7TEJ) Saguaro Astronomy Club www.saguaroastro.org Thunderbird Amateur Radio Club www.w7tbc.org -Original Message- From: amsat-bb-boun...@amsat.org [mailto:amsat-bb-boun...@amsat.org] On Behalf Of Andrew Glasbrenner Sent: Friday, August 30, 2013 7:22 AM To: Jeff Moore; amsat-bb Subject: [amsat-bb] Re: High orbit satellites? >On 8/30/2013 1:25 AM, Jeff Moore wrote: >> How about hitting up the new COMMERCIAL launchers like SpaceX?? >> Those guys originated as amateur rocketeers. I would hope that folks have a little more faith in AMSAT leadership as far as exploring opportunities for launches, even if you don't read about every contact or discussion in ANS or QST. SpaceX is Elon Musk's company, who founded PayPal and Tesla Motors as well. He's not an amateur anything; he's one of the most successful businessmen in the world, a real-life Tony Stark. AMSAT-DL has met with Space-X, and this fact has been published in many places (http://amsat.org/pipermail/ans/2010/000378.html). SpaceX rarely launches pure test flights, they normally have paying customers even on first launches. Secondary payloads are handled through Spaceflight Services, and their rates are published at http://spaceflightservices.com/pricing-plans/ . Fifty kg, or about half of what Eagle would have been, to GTO would cost 3 million dollars. Hey! that's only like $1000 per member! P3E, at 150kg, would be closer to 8 million, IF it could be made to fit the space available, and most likely mounted and launched sideways. Opportunities may still be out there to go to HEO, but it's a fairy tale to think that all we have to do is knock on the door and ask. It is also disheartening to see that so many just assume that we aren't trying. 73, Drew KO4MA ___ Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of 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: Wilse WX7P SK
Like many DN08, is in my log from Wilse. Worked him only once, from my parking lot at work no HO-68. Got a great looking QSL card from him. I'll now have to move it to the section in my book for SK's. My deepest sympathies to his family & friends. Rick Tejera (K7TEJ) Sagauro Astronomy Club www.saguaroastro.org Thunderbird Amatuer Radio Club www.w7tbc.org 30 Meter Digital Group # 5794 Feld Hell Club #3994 OMISS #8629 -Original Message- From: amsat-bb-boun...@amsat.org [mailto:amsat-bb-boun...@amsat.org] On Behalf Of Patrick STODDARD (WD9EWK/VA7EWK) Sent: Friday, 14 June, 2013 16:23 To: amsat-bb@amsat.org Subject: [amsat-bb] Wilse WX7P SK Hi! I saw this on the ARRL web site this afternoon: http://www.arrl.org/news/view/wilse-morgan-wx7p-ex-kl7cq-sk I worked Wilse many times between 2006 and 2011 on the satellites (my last QSO with him was logged in late April 2011), and he was the only station I ever worked from his home grid DN08. I saw him at Dayton a couple of times in that period working at the AMSAT booth. The Spokane DX Association has an article about his passing on its home page: http://www.sdxa.org/ and a separate page specifically about him: http://www.sdxa.org/?p=3321 73. Patrick WD9EWK/VA7EWK http://www.wd9ewk.net/ ___ Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author. Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite program! Subscription settings: http://amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb ___ Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author. Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite program! Subscription settings: http://amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb
[amsat-bb] Re: Possible Mystery Spacecraft?
Also, there is a back track function that will let you look back a few days. Look for a link near the top that says "previous" I'll take you back a day. Bear in mind you see the results using the current keps, so the further back you go, the less accurate your results will be. It is useful for identifying that sat you saw last night, though. Rick Tejera (K7TEJ) Sagauro Astronomy Club www.saguaroastro.org Thunderbird Amatuer Radio Club www.w7tbc.org 30 Meter Digital Group # 5794 Feld Hell Club #3994 OMISS #8629 -Original Message- From: amsat-bb-boun...@amsat.org [mailto:amsat-bb-boun...@amsat.org] On Behalf Of D. Craig Fox Sent: Wednesday, 12 June, 2013 17:24 To: 'Joe'; amsat-bb@amsat.org Subject: [amsat-bb] Re: Possible Mystery Spacecraft? Answer: go to www.heavens-above.com put in your location, click on "Daily Predictions for Brighter Satellites". Depending on how dark your sky is, dozens can be visible. Always fun to see and identify. Craig N6RSX -Original Message- From: amsat-bb-boun...@amsat.org [mailto:amsat-bb-boun...@amsat.org] On Behalf Of Joe Sent: Tuesday, June 11, 2013 2:18 PM To: amsat-bb@amsat.org Subject: [amsat-bb] Possible Mystery Spacecraft? Howdy All, I have no ideas as to where to possibly look for an answer to this. But of course we have all seen satellites, crosing the night sky. and seen them in binoculars. and even ever more rarely while using a telescope viewing something in the sky happen to have one of these things go zipping past. But a buddy of mine was viewing Saturn the other night, and he spied something moving. very small and faint. It was almost like a moon of Saturn itself, but of course these do not move so fast you can see them move. This was moving in the same plane and directions of the moons. at a estimated speed of about 0.02 degrees a minute. It was passing right through the field with Saturn. Saturn was located at. celestial location 14H, 17m, 50s -11 deg 00 min,,20 sec az 196 deg 16 min el 34 deg 04min Viewing location near Dodgeville, WI. +42.96103 W 90.12580 anyone have a way to try to learn what this interloper may have been? Joe WB9SBD -- Sig The Original Rolling Ball Clock Idle Tyme Idle-Tyme.com http://www.idle-tyme.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 NOTICE: This communication may contain privileged or other confidential information. If you are not the intended recipient of this communication, or an employee or agent responsible for delivering this communication to the intended recipient, please advise the sender by reply email and immediately delete the message and any attachments without copying or disclosing the contents. Thank you. ___ Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author. Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite program! Subscription settings: http://amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb ___ Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author. 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: Bringing the F-1 engine back to life
To this Apollophile this is fascinating stuff, thanks for sharing. Rick Tejera (K7TEJ) Sagauro Astronomy Club www.saguaroastro.org Thunderbird Amatuer Radio Club www.w7tbc.org 30 Meter Digital Group # 5794 Feld Hell Club #3994 OMISS #8629 -Original Message- From: amsat-bb-boun...@amsat.org [mailto:amsat-bb-boun...@amsat.org] On Behalf Of W4ART Arthur Feller Sent: Friday, 19 April, 2013 12:56 To: BB Cc: Samuel Feller Subject: [amsat-bb] Bringing the F-1 engine back to life http://arstechnica.com/science/2013/04/how-nasa-brought-the-monstrous-f-1-mo on-rocket-back-to-life/ ___ Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of 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: demo help
Nick If I can get away from the desk, I'll try to get on. Rick Tejera (K7TEJ) Sagauro Astronomy Club www.saguaroastro.org Thunderbird Amatuer Radio Club www.w7tbc.org 30 Meter Digital Group # 5794 Feld Hell Club #3994 OMISS #8629 -Original Message- From: amsat-bb-boun...@amsat.org [mailto:amsat-bb-boun...@amsat.org] On Behalf Of Nick Pugh Sent: Sunday, 07 April, 2013 07:46 To: Amsat-bb@amsat.org Subject: [amsat-bb] demo help The Children Museum of Acadiana and the AARA will be presenting handhelds to 7 6th graders who just passed the tech license. If someone on this list could connect to ECHOLINK node 370324 at 1915 z Monday and have a QSO with the kids for their 1st Q. DX stations would really excite the kids. Most f the kids are learning French. Please reply to me if you can come up on Echolink. Thanks nick ARS K5QXJ EM30xa 30.1N 92.1W Office 337 593 8700 Cell 337 258 2527 Helping UL become a world Class Engineering and Educational School ___ Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author. Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite program! Subscription settings: http://amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb ___ Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author. Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite program! Subscription settings: http://amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb
[amsat-bb] Re: TeikyoSat-3 – Slime Mold from Space
My Sister took me to see that when I was 8, I couldn’t sleep without cocooning myself under the covers for weeks, I rented it a few years back and just laughed.. Rick Tejera (K7TEJ) Sagauro Astronomy Club www.saguaroastro.org Thunderbird Amatuer Radio Club www.w7tbc.org 30 Meter Digital Group # 5794 Feld Hell Club #3994 OMISS #8629 -Original Message- From: amsat-bb-boun...@amsat.org [mailto:amsat-bb-boun...@amsat.org] On Behalf Of Adrian Engele Sent: Friday, 15 March, 2013 20:59 To: Amsat BB; 8p...@anjo.com Subject: [amsat-bb] Re: TeikyoSat-3 – Slime Mold from Space One of my favorite movies! How about: http://m.imdb.com/title/tt0064393/ 73, Adrian AA5UK from Yahoo! Mail on Android ___ Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of 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: Congratulations to Jim Adams, K0BAM
I saw it too and meant to mention it, got ties up with Hamfest preparations. Always nice to a face to the call sign. 73 Rick Tejera (K7TEJ) Sagauro Astronomy Club www.saguaroastro.org Thunderbird Amatuer Radio Club www.w7tbc.org 30 Meter Digital Group # 5794 Feld Hell Club #3994 OMISS #8629 -Original Message- From: amsat-bb-boun...@amsat.org [mailto:amsat-bb-boun...@amsat.org] On Behalf Of Jim Adams Sent: Monday, 18 February, 2013 16:10 To: amsat-bb@amsat.org Subject: [amsat-bb] Re: Congratulations to Jim Adams, K0BAM Thank you! I sent that photo in on a dare, what a shock it was to see me in QST! Jim Adams - K0BAM ___ Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of 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: VUCC Sat
Ken, Congratulations and welcome to the club! Sent from my iPod Rick Tejera Editor, SACnews Saguaro Astronomy Club www.saguaroastro.org K7TEJ On Dec 15, 2012, at 20:57, Ken Holland wrote: > Today I received VUCC Sat certificate #236 from the ARRL. Thanks to all > the operators who helped me achieve this, especially portable operators in > grids away from home. > > KC9TTR > ___ > Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of 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: IRC's to be discontinued
Stefan, My knowledge of the '30's comes from listening to my parents rant about how tough they had it as kids. That being said, I am on LotW and Eqsl (AG). Not everyone is, and the bulk of those who are tend to be Dx. I send cards to those Dx stations that have not confirmed by Eqsl or LOTW. And I do like those pretty postcards with pictures of antennas. To each his own. Rick Tejera (K7TEJ) Sagauro Astronomy Club www.saguaroastro.org Thunderbird Amatuer Radio Club www.w7tbc.org 30 Meter Digital Group # 5794 -Original Message- From: amsat-bb-boun...@amsat.org [mailto:amsat-bb-boun...@amsat.org] On Behalf Of Stefan Wagener Sent: Thursday, 08 November, 2012 21:05 To: amsat...@wd9ewk.net Cc: Amsat - BBs Subject: [amsat-bb] Re: IRC's to be discontinued Isn't it time to move to the next level. We are not in the 30s anymore with little, pretty postcards, outdated info and pictures of antennas! Stefan VE4NSA PS There is a reason I don't do QSL cards anymore. On Thu, Nov 8, 2012 at 9:22 PM, Patrick STODDARD (WD9EWK/VA7EWK) < amsat...@wd9ewk.net> wrote: > Hi Ted! > > > On the plus side though:" Beginning early next year, the Postal > > Service > will > > introduce a First-Class Mail Global Forever Stamp. The new stamp > > will > allow > > customers to mail letters anywhere in the world for one set price of > $1.10, > > and is among new mailing and shipping services filed with the Postal > > Regulatory Commission today." > > > > Thus, it will be a lot cheaper to send our cards. For example, I am > sending > > a card to Cuba this week - cost: $1.85. So the new flat rate will > > save a bunch > > If you paid $1.85, either too much postage was put on the envelope, or > what you were sending did not meet the requirement to send up to one > ounce to the "rest of the world" (anywhere except Canada and Mexico). > The current rate is $1.05 for up to one ounce in an envelope that is > not too thick or outside the size limits for that airmail rate. > > The $1.10 Forever stamp will be good for sending mail to most of the world. > I have not found if there will still be a lower rate for airmail to > Canada and Mexico. If not, then the rate increase is almost 30% over > the current rate to those two countries (85 US cents for one ounce > from the US to Canada and Mexico). > > 73! > > > > > > Patrick WD9EWK/VA7EWK > http://www.wd9ewk.net/ > ___ > Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author. > Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite program! > Subscription settings: http://amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb > ___ Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author. Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite program! Subscription settings: http://amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb ___ Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author. 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: IRC's to be discontinued
It took working my up from desk clerk to supervisor to manager before I got someone at the Scottsdale Airpark PO who even knew what they were. ThenI was told they don't carry them anymore. I get mine online. That being said, I think I've gotten one QSL back from a card sent with an IRC. Much better return with Greenstamps. I fold them an put them in the return envelope with the card and a blank piece of card stock. I also make sure no call sign or anything else that looks "Hammy" does not appear on the envelope. That reminds me, gotta get few cards out... 73 Rick Tejera K7TEJ Saguaro Astronomy Club www.saguaroastro.org Thunderbird Amatuer Radio Club www.w7tbc.org Jim Bennett wrote: >John, >Thanks for the heads up on this. When I started sending off QSLs I wasn't >able to get them at my local PO. So I asked them to get them in. They did, >but when I needed them again, they didn't have them and I was told that they >would not stock them anymore. So, I went to the PO next to the airport. An >International Airport. And I was able to get them then. Then I ran out and >went back and was told that they were not going to stock them and didn't >know where I could get them. I did find them on line. And it was a real >plus being able to get them online. > >It appears that the US PO is trying to phase them out. > >I will follow and post a comment on the site you mention. > >Thanks for your dedication to the sats and ham radio. > >Jim, Ke4kol > >-Original Message- >From: amsat-bb-boun...@amsat.org [mailto:amsat-bb-boun...@amsat.org] On >Behalf Of John Papay >Sent: Thursday, November 08, 2012 2:46 PM >To: amsat-bb@amsat.org >Subject: [amsat-bb] IRC's to be discontinued > >The ARRL Letter dated November 8th has an item >about the USPS proposing to discontinue the sale >of IRC's here in the United States. If you are >sending for a QSL card to many countries, the alternative >compensation, American dollar bills, are likely to be stolen by >a postal worker. Your card never makes it and you don't >get one back. IRC's can only be exchanged for stamps so the >likelihood of them being stolen is lessened. > >IRC's are available at usps.com so there is no need to have >them stocked or ordered at a local post office. It costs >literally nothing to have them in the online store. If the >sale of IRC's is discontinued here in the US, you will have to >buy them from another country. IRC's must be exchanged for >postage by Universal Postal Union member countries but there >is no requirement that they be sold in member countries. > >There is a link in the ARRL Letter that goes to a site where you >can file comments regarding the proposal. The URL is >http://www.regulations.gov/#!submitComment;D=USPS-2012-0101-0001 > >I did that and made the case for retaining them in the usps.com >store only. Please consider doing the same so we don't have to >buy them overseas. > >73, >John K8YSE > >___ >Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author. >Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite program! >Subscription settings: http://amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb > >___ >Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author. >Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite program! >Subscription settings: http://amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb ___ Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author. Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite program! Subscription settings: http://amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb
[amsat-bb] Re: Full Duplex radio?
Here's a link for where you can get the manual, Page 20, if you can figure it out, let me know. All it did was add to the confusion as I now want to know what "Vice Control" is: http://www.radiomart.biz/-ezp-38.html Rick Tejera (K7TEJ) Sagauro Astronomy Club www.saguaroastro.org Thunderbird Amatuer Radio Club www.w7tbc.org 30 Meter Digital Group # 5794 -Original Message- From: amsat-bb-boun...@amsat.org [mailto:amsat-bb-boun...@amsat.org] On Behalf Of Greg Dolkas Sent: Tuesday, 21 August, 2012 18:05 To: apbid...@mailaps.org; 'Gary Joe Mayfield'; 'AMSAT-BB' Subject: [amsat-bb] Re: Full Duplex radio? I'm guessing it lost something in translation, but what exactly are the Stun and Kill features listed under Main Features? Greg KO6TH Sent from my trusty HP iPAQ. -Original Message- From: "Alan P. Biddle" To: "'Gary "Joe" Mayfield'" ; "'AMSAT-BB'" Sent: 8/21/12 5:44 AM Subject: [amsat-bb] Re: Full Duplex radio? Joe, I have email in to Radio Mart about that. Their HT line gets generally good reviews based on value/$ but with the caveat that they are not on a par with Kenwood, Yaesu, and Icom WRT features and often performance. Still, looks interesting. Alan WA4SCA -Original Message- From: amsat-bb-boun...@amsat.org [mailto:amsat-bb-boun...@amsat.org] On Behalf Of Gary "Joe" Mayfield Sent: Tuesday, August 21, 2012 7:06 AM To: 'AMSAT-BB' Subject: [amsat-bb] Full Duplex radio? Has anyone played with one of these yet? http://www.409shop.com/409shop_product.php?id=108702 Is it true full duplex? Pair it up with any antenna that hears the FM birds and you should be good to go? Just Curious, Joe kk0sd ___ Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author. Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite program! Subscription settings: http://amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb ___ Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author. Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite program! Subscription settings: http://amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb ___ Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of 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: Fox in QST
I nice promo piece for Fox & AMSAT. Rick Tejera (K7TEJ) Sagauro Astronomy Club www.saguaroastro.org Thunderbird Amatuer Radio Club www.w7tbc.org 30 Meter Digital Group # 5794 -Original Message- From: amsat-bb-boun...@amsat.org [mailto:amsat-bb-boun...@amsat.org] On Behalf Of Trevor . Sent: Wednesday, 15 August, 2012 08:35 To: amsat-bb@amsat.org Subject: [amsat-bb] Fox in QST The Eclectic Technology column on page 44 of Sept QST features the Fox satellite. There's also a video interview with Gould Smith/WA4SXM. 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
[amsat-bb] Re: AMSAT net
Jimmy, Still active. You can check in on Echolink Details@: http://www.amsatnet.com/ Sent from my iPod Rick Tejera Editor, SACnews Saguaro Astronomy Club www.saguaroastro.org K7TEJ On Jul 7, 2012, at 16:33, "Jimmy KC9PXZ" wrote: > I was reading online about the AMSAT net out of Huston as I understand. > There are no repeaters that retransmit that I can reach from my home QTH. Is > that net still active is the first question abs the second is dies the AMSAT > Echolink node retransmit the next and if so were can I find the info? That > is if it is still active. > > > > Thanks for your time, > > 73 > > KC9PXZ > > Jimmy > > Norwalk, Wi. > > EN43qt > > ___ > Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of 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: AO-27 Pass 2023 UTC
Seems to me you are the better op. Sounds like you were doing everything right. It was the other station who needs a refresher on unidentified transmissions. Lady I heard they were illegal. Fortunately, the elmers far out number the jerks. Enjoy the birds. It's a great part if the hobby. 73 Sent from my iPod Rick Tejera Editor, SACnews Saguaro Astronomy Club www.saguaroastro.org K7TEJ On Jul 6, 2012, at 17:23, Stefan Wagener wrote: > Hi Joe, > > You just keep it up! If you hear yourself on the Sat you are doing fine. I > would even go a step further and say play with the Sat. Reduce your power > and see what happens. Change your doppler settings and see how your signal > drifts. Learn as much as possible and most of all have fun and yes if you > have questions, just ship me an email. Been around for while. If somebody > has a concern or problem and they don't have the simple courtesy to contact > you in person via email or phone call, just plainly ignore it. You are a > licensed ham radio operator and you should be proud of discovering new > aspects of the hobby. Keep it up! > > 73, Stefan VE4NSA > > > > On Fri, Jul 6, 2012 at 4:07 PM, Joe Batty wrote: > >> Hi Guy's, >> >> I think I was the only station from CN85 working this particular pass. I >> didn't hear any other station from CN85. I'm kind of taken back when some >> unidentified station identified "the CN85" station as always having >> problems and he doesn't know what he's doing or having problems with. You >> know what, maybe your are right. >> >> But then I could hear the sat very well, I could hear my station identify >> myself, and I did very much not try to step on any one already in >> communication that had control of the sat and waited my turn until it >> cleared. >> >> I would have very much preferred to have an email or a call from someone >> offering to help a station that's relatively new to sats and act as an >> elmer rather than cast the aspersions as I heard. I am new to sats and I'll >> not apologize for that. I do have not have a lot of experience with the >> Icom 910 but I've tried to assemble a reasonable satellite station. More >> help would be appreciated than criticized over the air. >> >> 73 Joe KT7E CN85 >> ___ >> Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author. >> Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite program! >> Subscription settings: http://amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb >> > ___ > Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author. > Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite program! > Subscription settings: http://amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb ___ Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author. Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite program! Subscription settings: http://amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb
[amsat-bb] Re: SatPC Win List Error
George, Both SATPc and WinAOS work fine, so if they are pulling the same set of keps, I'm not certain that's the issue. I may try a reinstall. Thanks for the ideas. 73 Rick Tejera (K7TEJ) Sagauro Astronomy Club www.saguaroastro.org Thunderbird Amatuer Radio Club www.w7tbc.org -Original Message- From: George Henry [mailto:ka3...@att.net] Sent: Wednesday, 20 June, 2012 11:00 To: saguaroas...@cox.net; AMSAT Subject: Re: [amsat-bb] SatPC Win List Error The first error translates as "invalid numeric input"... your keps may be corrupt, or you may have selected a satellite which has re-entered. WinListen and WinAOS use the same keps file as SatPC32, so I would suggest downloading fresh keps, or downloading them from a different provider, and then try running it again. George, KA3HSW - Original Message > From: "saguaroas...@cox.net" > To: amsat-bb@amsat.org > Sent: Tue, June 19, 2012 10:36:40 PM > Subject: [amsat-bb] SatPC Win List Error > > All, > > I'm trying to get some predictions for Field day on winlist and when >I open the program get the following error: ungültige numerische eingabe. > > I think it has something to do with finding the kep files, since if I >click anything else it takes me to a file open dialog. I select a file >and then try to change the default location and I get this error: >e/a-Febleu 32 > > has anyone seen these issues and know how to beat them? > > Thanks in advance. > Rick > K7TEJ ___ Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author. 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: Software for IPad?
Bill, Is there a link to the article? Sent from my iPod Rick Tejera Editor, SACnews Saguaro Astronomy Club www.saguaroastro.org K7TEJ On Jun 17, 2012, at 8:01, Bill Ress wrote: > Hi Jim, > > Check out the review I did of several programs for the iPhone, Pod and Pad in > the March 2011 issue of Oscar News. Perhaps there are new ones since then > that folks might comment on. > > Regards...Bill - N6GHz > > On 6/17/2012 12:07 AM, Jim Heck wrote: >> Hi All, >> >> As a new owner of an IPad, I would be interested in suggestions as the >> best sat tracking software. >> >> Tks and 73s >> >> Jim G3WGM >> >> ___ >> Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author. >> Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite program! >> Subscription settings: http://amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb >> >> > > -- > Regards...Bill Ress > High Sierra Microwave > ___ > Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of 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: Herringbone Log Periodic
Alan, Raydel beat me to the punch. Thanks for posting. I did note that some of the referenced photo's & figures were not in the pdf, probably on another page. Looks like a trip to HRO to get a copy of the magazine This looks like a fun and easy homebrew project. Rick Tejera (K7TEJ) Sagauro Astronomy Club www.saguaroastro.org Thunderbird Amatuer Radio Club www.w7tbc.org -Original Message- From: amsat-bb-boun...@amsat.org [mailto:amsat-bb-boun...@amsat.org] On Behalf Of Alan P. Biddle Sent: Wednesday, 13 June, 2012 13:39 To: 'Raydel Abreu Espinet (CM2ESP)'; 'AMSAT BB' Subject: [amsat-bb] Re: Herringbone Log Periodic You can download it here: http://preview.tinyurl.com/brf6th5 73s, Alan WA4SCA -Original Message- From: amsat-bb-boun...@amsat.org [mailto:amsat-bb-boun...@amsat.org] On Behalf Of Raydel Abreu Espinet (CM2ESP) Sent: Wednesday, June 13, 2012 3:10 PM To: AMSAT BB Subject: [amsat-bb] Re: Herringbone Log Periodic Where can I get some schematics??? Thanks, Raydel, CM2ESP - Original Message - From: "Clint Bradford" To: "AMSAT BB" Sent: Wednesday, June 13, 2012 11:51 AM Subject: [amsat-bb] Re: Herringbone Log Periodic >>> ... Has anyone built Kent's new herring bonehand held antenna? > > As written up in the Spring, 2012 issue of CQ VHF magazine, the 144mHZ > gain was 5.3dBd / 7.4 dVi and 435 mHz gain was 7.6 dBd / 9.7 dBi - > so working the FM LEOs would be a breeze with them! > > > Clint Bradford K6LCS > http://www.work-sat.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 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 ___ Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author. Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite program! Subscription settings: http://amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb
[amsat-bb] Assistance with a presentation
All, I am beginning to prepare a presentation for my Club (The Thunderbird Amateur Radio Club, www.w7tbc.org) on the basic engineering considerations for amateur satellites. My original thought was to briefly discuss the various engineering considerations and then look at how they are applied. I am thinking in addition to tie this in to FOX, by discussing how AMSAT will solve engineering issues on the FOX series of sats. I think this approach will help make the concepts clear, while also serving to promote FOX. With this in mind, I'd like to know if anyone on the FOX team would be willing to field questions from me during as I prepare the presentation, to make sure I get it complete and right. I also wonder if it would be possible to arrange to have the Fox-1 Model made available to me when I give the presentation? What hoops do I need to jump through to make that happen? (The presentation will be given in mid October) Thanks in advance for any assistance offered. 73 Rick Tejera (K7TEJ) Sagauro Astronomy Club www.saguaroastro.org Thunderbird Amatuer Radio Club www.w7tbc.org ___ Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author. Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite program! Subscription settings: http://amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb
[amsat-bb] Re: First Satellite QSO
Steve, Congratulations! I still remember my first Sat QSO as if it were yesterday. The thrill of hearing my downlink and then the response from W6AJP was one of the highlights of my time as a ham. Now be sure to apply for the Satellite Communicators Award. Details are the AMSAT web page. 73 & see you on the birds! Rick Tejera (K7TEJ) Sagauro Astronomy Club www.saguaroastro.org Thunderbird Amatuer Radio Club www.w7tbc.org -Original Message- From: amsat-bb-boun...@amsat.org [mailto:amsat-bb-boun...@amsat.org] On Behalf Of Steve May Sent: Monday, 28 May, 2012 16:45 To: AMSAT-BB@amsat.org Subject: [amsat-bb] First Satellite QSO I want to give a huge "Thank You" to all of the guys at the Dayton Hamvention for the information they shared at the AMSAT booth and the demonstrations. After a few unsuccessful tries I made my first QSO on SO-50 about 10 minutes ago. I only made one contact tonight, that being KC9TTR in Indiana, but I know that the first one is the hardest. I am thrilled right now, and I know that learning what I learned in Dayton put me ahead many, many hours. Thanks again, -- Steve May, W5IEM Amateur Extra - Georgetown, KY (520) 261-7847 - Cell Skype: USHorseman steve.w5...@gmail.com *This message is intended only for the use of the individual or entity to which it is addressed and may contain information that is privileged, confidential and exempt from disclosure under applicable law. If the reader of this message is not the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any retention, dissemination, distribution, or copying the communication is strictly prohibited. If you have received this communication in error, please notify the sender immediately and delete the email along with any and all attachments from your system* ___ Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of 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: Dayton Hotel Rooms
This is sad news. I did not know Dee, being a relative newcomer to the AMSAT community, but his posts here were always informative and it is obvious he was well liked and respected. He always seemed to be the voice of reason when the flames started to get too hot. A big loss to the Community. My sympathies to his family & friends. Rick Tejera (K7TEJ) Sagauro Astronomy Club www.saguaroastro.org Thunderbird Amatuer Radio Club www.w7tbc.org -Original Message- From: amsat-bb-boun...@amsat.org [mailto:amsat-bb-boun...@amsat.org] On Behalf Of Martha Sent: Monday, 09 April, 2012 11:29 To: AMSAT BB; Board of Directors Subject: [amsat-bb] Dayton Hotel Rooms The cutoff date to book a room with the AMSAT group is April 20th. The hotel is the Country Inn and the cost of the room (with 2 Queen Beds) is $99. If you are interested in staying with us at Dayton, please call me at 301-589-6062. -- 73- Martha ___ Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of 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: Need East Coast
George, It's not possible to activate NH,MA & ME at once. Mass has no border with Maine. About 60 ish miles of New Hampshire sits between the two. (no google earth here;)) Sent from my iPod Rick Tejera Editor, SACnews Saguaro Astronomy Club www.saguaroastro.org K7TEJ On Jan 4, 2012, at 18:18, "George Henry" wrote: > I have a brother in Strafford, NH (not a ham) - next time we go out there for > a visit, I will take the radio and the Elk antenna and activate NH, ME and > MA. (I wonder if there's a spot where I can activate all three at once? Oh, > Google Earth...) > > George, KA3HSW > > > - Original Message - From: "Patrick STODDARD (WD9EWK/VA7EWK)" > > To: > Sent: Tuesday, January 03, 2012 3:21 PM > Subject: [amsat-bb] Re: Need East Coast > > > Hi! > > [snip] > > Scott N1AIA has been the regular Maine representative on the FM > birds for a while. When he's active, he can get through and put his > state in many logbooks. New Hampshire... there's a state I did not > work at all in 2011, and only 8 times since I've been on the satellites > over the past 6 years. The last New Hampshire contact I logged via > satellite was with WA1ZDV in October 2010, while I was at the AMSAT > Symposium in the Chicago area. I've also worked N1ABA, N1XED, > and N1DCG - all resident in the state, per QRZ.com - along with > WA5KBH when he was up there in October 2009. I seem to catch > them more often when I am away from home, as the last time I worked > that state from here in the Phoenix area was in mid-2007. > > [snip] > ___ > Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of 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: Merry Christmas Greetings
To you and yours as well Mani. Sent from my iPod Rick Tejera Editor, SACnews Saguaro Astronomy Club www.saguaroastro.org K7TEJ On Dec 24, 2011, at 7:22, Mani VU2WMY wrote: > > Dear All, > My Good Wishes and Warm Greetings for a 'Merry Christmas' and a 'Happy New > Year'. > May this festive season and New Year bring in all the Peace, Prosperity, Good > Health and Happiness to all of us. > > 73 de > > Mani, VU2WMY > > > -- > 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. > -- > > ___ > Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author. > Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite program! > Subscription settings: http://amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb ___ Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author. Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite program! Subscription settings: http://amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb
[amsat-bb] Re: Satellite Satire
Thanks for filling in the holes, Patrick. I'll see you Saturday at the hamfest. 73 Clear Skies Rick Tejera Saguaro Astronomy Club Phoenix, Arizona www.saguaroastro.org saguaroas...@cox.net K7TEJ, AMSAT 38452 -Original Message- From: amsat-bb-boun...@amsat.org [mailto:amsat-bb-boun...@amsat.org] On Behalf Of Patrick STODDARD (WD9EWK/VA7EWK) Sent: Wednesday, November 30, 2011 8:55 To: amsat-bb@amsat.org Subject: [amsat-bb] Re: Satellite Satire Hi! > There are at least two groups that know of that launch High altitude > balloons with amateur payloads. I just joined one: Arizona Near Space > Research. http://www.ansr.org/ > > The other s in Colorado, not sure of the organization's name though. Edge of Space Sciences. http://www.eoss.org/ > The balloons typically reach 90-100K feet in altitude and carry a Crossband > repeater and several other payloads, including APRS Digipeaters & SSTV. The > footprint is about 300 Miles at burst altitude. Actually, the footprint has a diameter of several hundred miles. For the ANSR launches from locations in central Arizona, the footprints easily cover almost all of Arizona along with portions of several neighboring states and northwestern Mexico. The following link is a bit old, but the coverage maps at different altitudes are still good and show this better than a text description: http://balloon.wd9ewk.net/ 73! Patrick WD9EWK/VA7EWK http://www.wd9ewk.net/ ___ Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author. Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite program! Subscription settings: http://amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb ___ Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author. Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite program! Subscription settings: http://amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb
[amsat-bb] Re: Satellite Satire
Gordon, There are at least two groups that know of that launch High altitude balloons with amateur payloads. I just joined one: Arizona Near Space Research. http://www.ansr.org/ The other s in Colorado, not sure of the organization's name though. The balloons typically reach 90-100K feet in altitude and carry a Crossband repeater and several other payloads, including APRS Digipeaters & SSTV. The footprint is about 300 Miles at burst altitude. I made several contacts during ANSR-65 a few weeks back. Hopefully time will allow me to participate in the next launch. Clear Skies Rick Tejera Saguaro Astronomy Club Phoenix, Arizona www.saguaroastro.org saguaroas...@cox.net K7TEJ, AMSAT 38452 -Original Message- From: amsat-bb-boun...@amsat.org [mailto:amsat-bb-boun...@amsat.org] On Behalf Of Gordon JC Pearce Sent: Wednesday, November 30, 2011 4:41 To: amsat-bb@amsat.org Subject: [amsat-bb] Re: Satellite Satire On 30/11/11 01:46, Andy Kellner wrote: > Hmm, unlikely I would say: > > A typical WX ballon goes up to about 30 km, maybe 50 km if you get a high performance one. You know, from 50km up you can see a fair chunk of the earth. While it might not be as cool as flying a satellite, a balloon-lofted repeater could be quite good fun. What next, though? Well, maybe a UAV-lofted repeater. I wonder how well a combination of a balloon for the heavy lifting with a UAV-based payload for station-keeping would work? -- Gordon JC Pearce MM0YEQ ___ Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of 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: AO-51 end of mission
OK, I cant hold a candle to Patrick's numbers, But in one of those ironic twists, all my sat ops fall into the "Bonus Time". Here are my AO-51 stats: First Sat QSO: 21 July 10 0100UT: W6AJP Last AO-51 QSO: 30 Sep 11 2258UT: KA6SIP 165 QSO's Most Worked Stations: Larry, KI6YAA: 8 (Includes QSO's as XE2/K6YAA Bob, AJ5C: 7 Dave: KB5WIA: 7 (Including the grids that put me over the top for VUCC) Tom, KA6SIP: 6 Patrick, WD9EWK: 6 Glenn: AA5PK: 5 Sawson: KG6NUB: 5 Damon, WA4HFN: 5 Thanks to all who worked me for a great time. Looking forward to Fox-1 (Will out my donation n tomorrow) AO-51 de K7TEJ SK! Clear Skies Rick Tejera Saguaro Astronomy Club Phoenix, Arizona www.saguaroastro.org saguaroas...@cox.net K7TEJ, AMSAT 38452 -Original Message- From: amsat-bb-boun...@amsat.org [mailto:amsat-bb-boun...@amsat.org] On Behalf Of Patrick STODDARD (WD9EWK/VA7EWK) Sent: Tuesday, November 29, 2011 21:07 To: amsat-bb@amsat.org Subject: [amsat-bb] Re: AO-51 end of mission Hi Mark! > We essentially got "a free, bonus overtime" from July 2010 until now. > We thought it was about gone back then...check your logs and see just > how many QSOs you made on AO-51 from the end of July 2010 until the > end of November 2011 (and then check how many overall during the 7.5 > year). I suspect the cumulative number of contacts would be > staggering. Since you asked. :-) With all my personal calls, I have logged a total of 10931 satellite QSOs. Of those, 4891 (44.7%) were on AO-51's different configurations, made from locations across the continental USA as well as from Canada and Mexico. Since July 2010, I have logged 2233 satellite QSOs, with 574 of those (25.7%) on AO-51. My last AO-51 QSOs were logged on 13 November. As others have said, AO-51 was the satellite that brought me into this part of our hobby. I had been a member of AMSAT for a few years before then, worked a couple of stations on SO-35 in 2000 and a QSO on UO-14 in 2003, and even pitched in a little $$$ to help toward the AO-51 launch fundraising campaign in 2004. Once I started on AO-51, I tried SO-50 and AO-27, the ISS cross-band repeater when it was active, and then on to SSB and CW via satellite. And it's still fun... :-) > Looking forward to Fox-1(and siblings...) !! Yes! As we continue using other satellites that remain operational, here's hoping we are able to use the Fox satellites and those from other AMSAT groups in the near future. 73! Patrick WD9EWK/VA7EWK http://www.wd9ewk.net/ ___ Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author. Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite program! Subscription settings: http://amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb ___ Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author. Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite program! Subscription settings: http://amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb
[amsat-bb] Re: Follow-up on K7UGA satellite activity in mid-February 2012
Also, the Thunderbird Amateur Radio Club will be operating a special event station for the Arizona Centennial as well the weekend of Feb 11-12, 2012. I believe our SE call will be W7A. I'll be operating on as many FM passes as possible during the event. Sent from my iPod Rick Tejera Editor, SACnews Saguaro Astronomy Club www.saguaroastro.org K7TEJ On Nov 20, 2011, at 0:28, "Patrick STODDARD \(WD9EWK/VA7EWK\)" wrote: > Hi! > > Following up on this announcement that showed up in this weekend's > ANS bulletin... > >> The Central Arizona DX Association (CADXA) is very pleased >> to >> announce their special event operation in celebration of >> the >> Arizona Centennial during the week of February 13-19th, >> 2012. >> >> They will be using the callsign of the late Senior >> Senator, >> and Arizona native son, Barry M. Goldwater, K7UGA. >> >> Individual CADXA members will be operating from their home >> sta- >> tions located throughout Arizona during that week using the >> call- >> sign K7UGA. >> >> However, only special operating locations from Tucson, >> Prescott >> and Phoenix will be on the air celebrating the 100th >> anniversary >> on Tuesday, February 14th, 2012. >> >> Operations will be on all amateur bands (160-2 meters); and >> will >> be using CW, SSB, RTTY, PSK31 and Satellite modes. > > I hope to make time to be on some satellite passes from a location > in Phoenix on 14 February using the K7UGA call sign. I received > the OK from the CADXA to use K7UGA on the satellites during this > week-long celebration. I will post more about specific passes I > hope to work on this day, and the first part of the week of 13-19 > February 2012, when we are closer to mid-February. > > At the end of that week (Friday and Saturday, 17-18 February 2012), > I will use the K7UGA call sign for my on-air satellite demonstrations > from the Yuma (Arizona) Hamfest, which is also serving as the 2012 > ARRL Southwestern Division Convention. The hamfest site is the Yuma > County Fairgrounds, along 32nd Street across the street from Yuma > International Airport and Marine Corps Air Station Yuma and south of > the I-8 freeway (grid DM22qq). I posted some information about this > on AMSAT's online calendar of events: > > http://www.amsat.org/amsat-new/fieldops/eventDetail.php?eID=629 > > and the hamfest's web site has more details: > > http://www.yumahamfest.org/ > > As mentioned in the ANS bulletin, QSL requests for K7UGA QSOs during > that week - including the satellite activity - will be handled by the > designated QSL manager, Bob K7BHM: > > http://www.qrz.com/db/k7uga > > A picture of the K7UGA QSL card that stations will receive is on the > QRZ.com link above. > > Thanks in advance go to the Yuma Amateur Radio Hamfest Organization > (yes, a group whose sole purpose is to run this hamfest!) for providing > AMSAT an indoor space at the hamfest for the 4th consecutive year, along > with letting me run outside for the demonstrations with my portable gear. > Demonstrations will be on FM and SSB satellites both days, weather > permitting. I plan to give a satellite-related presentation at some > point during the two-day event, but the date/time and location on the > fairgrounds site will be posted on the hamfest's web site sometime > between now and mid-February. > > 73! > > > > > > Patrick WD9EWK/VA7EWK > http://www.wd9ewk.net/ > > > ___ > Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author. > Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite program! > Subscription settings: http://amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb ___ Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author. Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite program! Subscription settings: http://amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb
[amsat-bb] Re: Ao-51 at 2100z today
Not having as many hands as Clint, I use a y chord on the receive Cable from my headset to a small digital voice recorder. I still write the calls down on a log I created, since I'll forget at least half of it by the time I'm ready to key up :) After the pass I play the recording and get the time of the QSO by adding the elapsed time to the start of the pass. Clear Skies Rick Tejera Saguaro Astronomy Club Phoenix, Arizona www.saguaroastro.org saguaroas...@cox.net K7TEJ, AMSAT 38452 -Original Message- From: amsat-bb-boun...@amsat.org [mailto:amsat-bb-boun...@amsat.org] On Behalf Of Clint Bradford Sent: Thursday, November 17, 2011 15:02 To: AMSAT BB Subject: [amsat-bb] Re: Ao-51 at 2100z today >> ... how do you all write down callsigns? I am not sure what your problem is. I mean ... -one hand for the Yagi -one hand for the radio -one hand for the speaker-mic -one hand for the clipboard -one hand for the pencil -one hand for the tall glass of iced tea -one hand for your smartphone with its satellite tracking program running (grin) I will sometimes use a smartphone voice recorder app to record passes, for later review. In a shirt pocket, to free up my other six hands. Additionally, I have built a little tray wide enough to accommodate my HT on the boom of my Yagi. Helps free another hand, as well as "counter-balancing" the front-heavy antenna. Photos at ... http://web.me.com/clintbradford/k6lcs/Photos/Photos.html ... and ... http://web.me.com/clintbradford/Work-Sat/My_Gear.html Clint Bradford, K6LCS http://www.work-sat.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
[amsat-bb] Re: Apollo 12
Burns, I'll have to listen again.. and yes they reset it before TLI. They were quite busy during the parking orbit. Dick Gordon had to realign and reset the guidance platform, no easy task considering he had no reference as he normally would have. Also he had trouble identifying the Alignment Stars as there was a lot of debris from the jettison of the Optics cover and the alignment stars were in the southern part of the sky, and were not the brightest stars n the catalogue. While he was at that Conrad and bean had to bring the fuel cells back on line and get all the electrics & systems up & running. Conrad was concerned that the forward RCS thrusters may have gotten water in from the rain and possibly frozen (Which fortunately was not the case. All this and the usual pre TLI tasks. As for Apollo 11, most folks think the words spoken on the moon were "Houston Tranquility base here, the Eagle has Landed" Not so. They were Aldrin: "ACA out of detent" Armstrong: "Out of detent Auto", Aldrin: Mode Control, Both Auto, Descent engine command override, off. Engine Arm off, 413 is in". The ACA was the Attitude Control Assembly which turned the RCS thrusters off. If they didn't so this the thrusters would have continued to fire trying to maintain attitude. The remaining items essentially safed the descent engine and 413 in was a command to the AGS (Abort Guidance System) that told the System, they'd landed and to note this position for reference n case of an immediate abort. If you hadn't noticed, I'm fascinated with the Apollo missions. :) I recommend the book: "How Apollo flew to the Moon" by W. David Woods for those interested n learning more about the engineering & mechanics of the moon missions. Clear Skies Rick Tejera Saguaro Astronomy Club Phoenix, Arizona www.saguaroastro.org saguaroas...@cox.net K7TEJ, AMSAT 38452 -Original Message- From: amsat-bb-boun...@amsat.org [mailto:amsat-bb-boun...@amsat.org] On Behalf Of Burns Fisher Sent: Monday, November 14, 2011 15:18 To: amsat-bb@amsat.org Subject: [amsat-bb] Apollo 12 > > >> ... Remember Apollo 12? > > > > -- > > Message: 8 > Date: Sun, 13 Nov 2011 22:03:01 -0700 > From: Rick Tejera > To: Clint Bradford > Cc: AMSAT BB > Subject: [amsat-bb] Re: Would NASA Ever Launch in this Weather? > Message-ID: <144f3cbb-6919-421b-8fda-45f230c17...@cox.net> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii > > And mission saved because EECOM controller remembered a test that had the > same garbled pattern on his screen. He told the crew (through the Capcom) > to "Try SCE to Aux". The NY other person who knew what he meant was LMP > Alan Bean. Fortunately the switch was by his head. He flipped it and > telemetry was restored. > > Among flight controllers the term SCE to Aux is considered legendary. > > Btw, SCE stands go Signal Conditioning Equipment. The SCE converts raw > signals from instrumentation to standard voltages for the spacecraft > instrument displays and telemetry encoders. > > Sent from my iPod > Rick Tejera > Editor, SACnews > Saguaro Astronomy Club > www.saguaroastro.org > K7TEJ > > On Nov 13, 2011, at 21:51, Clint Bradford wrote: > > > Touche, Rick. Two lightning strikes ... ABORT handle grasped for minutes > ... > > > > http://youtu.be/ajOsHVK11Lw > > > > Clint > > > >>> ... Remember Apollo 12? > > > Check out this transcript. Notice that PA makes no mention whatever of the problem? I remember (and actually heard in real time) the "Program Alarm 1201" calls (and was worried before Walter and Wally noticed, as I recall) on Apollo 11, but I don't remember the SCE to Aux call at all. They must have switched it back before TLI, right? Surely they would not head off to the moon with no backup... Burns, W2BFJ (who also knew they had landed before Walter..."Contact light...engines stop." Wait several seconds, they are still talking. They must have landed!) http://history.nasa.gov/ap12fj/01launch_to_earth_orbit.htm ___ Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of 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: Would NASA Ever Launch in this Weather?
And mission saved because EECOM controller remembered a test that had the same garbled pattern on his screen. He told the crew (through the Capcom) to "Try SCE to Aux". The NY other person who knew what he meant was LMP Alan Bean. Fortunately the switch was by his head. He flipped it and telemetry was restored. Among flight controllers the term SCE to Aux is considered legendary. Btw, SCE stands go Signal Conditioning Equipment. The SCE converts raw signals from instrumentation to standard voltages for the spacecraft instrument displays and telemetry encoders. Sent from my iPod Rick Tejera Editor, SACnews Saguaro Astronomy Club www.saguaroastro.org K7TEJ On Nov 13, 2011, at 21:51, Clint Bradford wrote: > Touche, Rick. Two lightning strikes ... ABORT handle grasped for minutes ... > > http://youtu.be/ajOsHVK11Lw > > Clint > >>> ... Remember Apollo 12? > ___ Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author. 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: Would NASA Ever Launch in this Weather?
Remember Apollo 12? Sent from my iPod Rick Tejera Editor, SACnews Saguaro Astronomy Club www.saguaroastro.org K7TEJ On Nov 13, 2011, at 21:00, Clint Bradford wrote: > At T minus 15 minutes, a camera a kilometer away from the pad cannot see the > Soyuz ... Would NASA > ever launch in this type of weather??? > > > Clint Bradford > > > > > > ___ > Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of 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: 4C1JPG on satellites - 14-30 October 2011
I worked them on PSK31 this weekend. Looks like they've been very active in
the evenings.
Has anyone worked them on the birds?
Sent from my iPod
Rick Tejera
Editor, SACnews
Saguaro Astronomy Club
www.saguaroastro.org
K7TEJ
On Oct 16, 2011, at 17:37, "Patrick STODDARD \(WD9EWK/VA7EWK\)"
wrote:
> Hi!
>
> I saw this on another mailing list, and haven't seen any mention
> of it anywhere else, so here goes Members of the "Radio
> Experimentadores de Occidente" radio club XE1TD will use the special
> Mexican call 4C1JPG during the 2011 Pan-American Games, currently
> taking place in Guadalajara. 4C1JPG ("Juegos Panamericanos
> Guadalajara", the Spanish translation of the event in that Mexican
> city) will be on 160m through 6m, as well as the satelltes through
> 30 October 2011.
>
> QSL cards will be available, as well as electronic confirmations in
> both LOTW and eQSL. More information about 4C1JPG, including the
> Mexican address of the 4C1JPG QSL manager, is available at:
>
> http://www.qrz.com/db/4C1JPG
>
> By the way, for those who work that station - or any Mexican
> station - and would like to send SASEs instead of including a
> US dollar bill or IRC with your QSL request, I have lots of
> Mexican postage stamps. Using SASEs works a lot better when
> trying to send something to a Mexican ham. Please e-mail me
> directly if you would like to get some stamps for QSLing.
>
> Good luck and 73!
>
>
>
>
>
> Patrick WD9EWK/VA7EWK
> http://www.wd9ewk.net/
>
>
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[amsat-bb] Re: AO-27 pass at 2115 UTC over DM04
Bryan, Sounds like Patrick, WD9EWK. F he was operating from his home he was in DM43, Though he does like to work from a park Northern Phoenix that s on the boundary of DM 33/DM43. Clear Skies Rick Tejera Saguaro Astronomy Club Phoenix, Arizona www.saguaroastro.org saguaroas...@cox.net K7TEJ, AMSAT 38452 -Original Message- From: amsat-bb-boun...@amsat.org [mailto:amsat-bb-boun...@amsat.org] On Behalf Of Bryan Herbert Sent: Sunday, October 16, 2011 14:46 To: amsat-bb@amsat.org Subject: [amsat-bb] AO-27 pass at 2115 UTC over DM04 My recorder failed during the pass and I cant remember the callsign of the station I worked. I want to say it began with WD9 and he was near Phoenix? If anyone knows or if the station I worked sees this please send me an email. 73 and TIA! -- Bryan Herbert - KE6ZGP Newhall, CA. DM04RJ USA http://bryanherbert.com http://twitter.com/ke6zgp ___ Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of 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: CO6CBF VUCC Award
Hector, congratulations. I'll be right behind you. I just have to find the time to get my cards checked. I've worked you a few times and enjoyed our QSO's, you're a good operator. 73 Sent from my iPod Rick Tejera Editor, SACnews Saguaro Astronomy Club www.saguaroastro.org K7TEJ On Sep 9, 2011, at 11:42, "Hector Luis Martinez Sis" wrote: > > > > > > I want to take a > minute to say thanks to the people who have helped me to discover the > fantastic Ham > satellite world and who have worked me on Sat. I have spent a fantastic time > on > Satellites. I really have enjoyed it. > > > > Yesterday, I > received the grid confirmation number 100 in LotW from KD8CAO, Doug. Now, I > am able to > apply to the Satellite VUCC. It will be the first Satellite VUCC in my > country, Cuba. > > > > Thanks a million for your help and the great QSOs > on Sats. > > > > See you soon on > the birds > > > > 73! > > > > Hector, CO6CBF > > > > EL92 > > > > > > > > > *** > Genius is one per cent inspiration, > > and ninety-nine per cent > perspiration. > -- Thomas A. Edison > *** > > > --- > Free the Cuban Five! > http://www.injusticia.cubaweb.cu/, http://www.antiterroristas.cu/ > Participe en Universidad 2012, del 13 al 17 de febrero de 2012. Habana, Cuba. > http://www.congresouniversidad.cu/ > Consulte la Enciclopedia Colaborativa Cubana: http://www.ecured.cu/ > ___ > Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of 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: ISS Re-supply Spacecraft Fails
I remember seeing that when it first came out. You may now guess my age. Sent from my iPod Rick Tejera Editor, SACnews Saguaro Astronomy Club www.saguaroastro.org K7TEJ On Aug 24, 2011, at 16:15, Jeffrey Koehler wrote: > Marooned? > > http://m.imdb.com/title/tt0064639/ > > SPS engine wont fire and Command Module running out of consumables. > Hurricane over the Cape causing delay in rescue mission. > > Wont spoil it for you if you haven't seen it. > Good flick. > > 73 Jeff WB2SYK > > On Wed Aug 24th, 2011 2:46 PM EDT Alan P. Biddle wrote: > >> I recall a line something like this from an old movie: >> >> "The two big guys throw the little guy out the airlock." ;) >> >> Alan >> WA4SCA >> >> >> -Original Message- >> From: amsat-bb-boun...@amsat.org [mailto:amsat-bb-boun...@amsat.org] On >> Behalf Of Alexander Sack >> Sent: Wednesday, August 24, 2011 1:37 PM >> To: amsat-bb >> Subject: [amsat-bb] Re: ISS Re-supply Spacecraft Fails >> >> On Wed, Aug 24, 2011 at 2:16 PM, wrote: >>> >>> Here in London, we have free access to the Russia Today TV station. The >> launch failure is the major news item. They report it was due to a third >> stage failure. Even had an interview with an eye witness who said the area >> where it crashed was an area popular with people picking nuts in the summer. >>> The next lauch was due on October 28th and they are speculating this will >> be brought forward. >>> >>> The report is probably available on the web site www.rt.com >>> >>> They also said that a satellite launched on August 18th (The EDUSAT >> launch?) suddenly veered off course. - Not sure if this was a single >> satellite or the whole launch vehicle >>> >> >> I guess the ISS Crew is going to have to brush up on their "rock, >> paper, scissors" skills to see who gets dessert until another supply >> rocket is shot up! >> >> [I am only kidding, I read already they have enough supplies to last >> them till the next supply ship is launched] >> >> With that said, I am very curious on what is NASA's contingency plan >> if our Russian friends for whatever reason can't or won't deliver >> fulfill their promise? >> >> -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 > > > ___ > Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of 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: KB5WIA IN CM79, 89, CN70, 80
He certain was a popular fellow. I noticed on the last AO-51 pass that a guy would get their calls in and he'd acknowledge & QSL several at a time. This seemed to work well in managing the pile up. Getting close to VUCC, 5 more to go! Sent from my iPod Rick Tejera Editor, SACnews Saguaro Astronomy Club www.saguaroastro.org K7TEJ On Aug 7, 2011, at 19:21, "Glenn AA5PK" wrote: >>> Dave's very narrow window of opportunity in the grid corners >>> allowed only a handful of successful QSOs on the two AO-51 >>> passes this evening. The pile-ups were overwhelming! Dave >>> did a fabulous job despite the bedlam. Thanks Dave! >> >> And a thanks from here as well! I worked him this morning on a >> western VO-52 pass, and he was saying at that point it was >> difficult. Thanks for making the trip up there. > > I worked Dave this morning @ 1552Z on an AO-7 pass. Weak, but readable. > Looking at his tracker now, it appears he's heading back down to his vehicle. > Thanks also from me, Dave, for backpacking to that grid intersection. > > 73 > Glenn AA5PK > ___ > Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of 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] And now for something different
All, Got this from one of my astronomy buddies, thought it might be of interest to some on this list. Would've posted it sooner but it got lost among all the chatter about ARISSat-1: Just announced, a huge nearly x class solar flare that was earth directed should yield some aurora possibly here in Arizona: Moving at an estimated speed of 1950 km/s, this CME is expected to sweep up two earlier CMEs already en route. Analysts at the GSFC Space Weather Lab say the combined cloud should reach Earth on August 5th at 13:55 UT plus or minus 7 hours: "The impact on Earth is likely to be major. The estimated maximum geomagnetic activity index level Kp is 7 (Kp ranges from 0 - 9). Clear Skies, Clear Skies Rick Tejera Saguaro Astronomy Club Phoenix, Arizona www.saguaroastro.org <http://www.saguaroastro.org/> saguaroas...@cox.net K7TEJ, AMSAT 38452 ___ Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author. 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: ND9M/P: DM66 and Heading Home
Jim, Thanks for getting on the air, Though it looks like the counties are gonna have to wait. Life seems to have intervened and it's not likely I'll find time for radio this weekend. Have a safe & good trip home. Hopefully, I'll manage to get on at some point. Clear Skies Rick Tejera Saguaro Astronomy Club Phoenix, Arizona www.saguaroastro.org saguaroas...@cox.net K7TEJ, AMSAT 38452 -Original Message- From: amsat-bb-boun...@amsat.org [mailto:amsat-bb-boun...@amsat.org] On Behalf Of clar...@aol.com Sent: Friday, July 29, 2011 8:07 To: amsat-bb@amsat.org Subject: [amsat-bb] ND9M/P: DM66 and Heading Home Cori and I are leaving the Phoenix area this morning (Friday) and will head up through northeastern Arizona and into New Mexico. We'll get to DM66 either tonight or tomorrow morning sometime and should be QRV there for a few passes on both FM and SSB birds. Hopefully APRS coverage (ND9M-7) will continue to give good results while enroute. If anyone needs some Arizona and New Mexico counties on HF, I'll be running them on both CW and SSB on 14056.5 and 14336 kc respectively. Our route toward DM66 will take us through Maricopa, Gila, Graham, Greenlee, Navajo, and Apache Counties in Arizona, and San Juan and Rio Arriba Counties in New Mexico. Our trip budget is pretty well tapped, so after we finish up in DM66, we're going to hot foot it back to Florida. 73, Jim, ND9M / VQ9JC Phoenix, AZ / Grid DM ___ Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of 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: ND9M/P: DM35 / DM36
Jim, Hope to catch you again soon from a rare grid. Seems whenever you're out there, I can't get on the air for whatever reason. When are you working SSB? I need a few rare counties in AZ for the AZ Worked all Counties award. Are you planning on being on Sat or Phone in any of the following counties before heading out: Coconino Apache Greenlee Graham Pinal Gila Yuma (I know that ones been done, just throwing it in for completeness ;)) Thanks for the opportunities you give or us to grab rare grids. Hope you're enjoying the trip. Clear Skies Rick Tejera Saguaro Astronomy Club Phoenix, Arizona www.saguaroastro.org saguaroas...@cox.net K7TEJ, AMSAT 38452 -Original Message- From: amsat-bb-boun...@amsat.org [mailto:amsat-bb-boun...@amsat.org] On Behalf Of clar...@aol.com Sent: Sunday, July 24, 2011 21:35 To: amsat-bb@amsat.org Subject: [amsat-bb] ND9M/P: DM35 / DM36 Cori and I will be on from DM36 (possibly the grid line with DM35) on AO27 tomorrow (Monday) at 25/2043Z (approx turn on at 2047Z). Later on, we'll head south a bit and be on from DM34 and then green stamper DM33 after that. I don't know what pass(es) that will be however, but I know that Patrick, WD9EWK, has got those two pretty well covered anyway. We're still running all Arizona counties on HF CW and SSB, which really puts a dent in efficient grid ops, but we'll be turning toward the northeast in a couple days. Then we'll head for the much-in-demand DM66 grid in NM shortly after that. Also, now that we're back in AZ, tracking via APRS (ND9M-7) is more reliable again. 73, Jim, ND9M / VQ9JC Flagstaff, AZ / DM66 ___ Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of 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: help with the few states I need for WAS by sat
Mervyn, I've looked though my logs and here are the stations I worked in some of the states you need. Maybe you could try to contact them via QRZ and arrange a schedule: UT: AG7A NM: N7RP AR: AJ5C ND: N0JE Good Luck! Clear Skies Rick Tejera Saguaro Astronomy Club Phoenix, Arizona www.saguaroastro.org saguaroas...@cox.net K7TEJ, AMSAT 38452 -Original Message- From: amsat-bb-boun...@amsat.org [mailto:amsat-bb-boun...@amsat.org] On Behalf Of Mervyn Hecht Sent: Wednesday, July 13, 2011 10:28 To: amsat-bb@amsat.org Subject: [amsat-bb] help with the few states I need for WAS by sat Can anyone help me set up a sked with someone in UTAH, NEW MEXICO, NORTH AND SOUTH DAKOTA, ARKANSAS AND ALL OF NEW ENGLAND? ___ Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of 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: Criminal Clint
Love it. Clear Skies Rick Tejera Saguaro Astronomy Club Phoenix, Arizona www.saguaroastro.org saguaroas...@cox.net K7TEJ, AMSAT 38452 -Original Message- From: amsat-bb-boun...@amsat.org [mailto:amsat-bb-boun...@amsat.org] On Behalf Of George Henry Sent: Thursday, June 30, 2011 12:55 To: AMSAT Subject: [amsat-bb] Re: Criminal Clint ARLO and OBIE would be great names for future satellites... George, KA3HSW - Original Message > From: D. Craig Fox > To: Bob- W7LRD ; "saguaroas...@cox.net" > > Cc: Clint Bradford ; "amsat-bb@amsat.org" > > Sent: Thu, June 30, 2011 1:33:49 PM > Subject: [amsat-bb] Re: Criminal Clint > > Clint now resides on the group W bench > ___ Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of 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: LoTW?
I couldn't get in earlier as well, but it appears whatever the issue, it has been resolved. Clear Skies Rick Tejera Saguaro Astronomy Club Phoenix, Arizona www.saguaroastro.org saguaroas...@cox.net K7TEJ, AMSAT 38452 -Original Message- From: amsat-bb-boun...@amsat.org [mailto:amsat-bb-boun...@amsat.org] On Behalf Of Patrick STODDARD (WD9EWK/VA7EWK) Sent: Wednesday, June 29, 2011 13:17 To: amsat-bb@amsat.org Subject: [amsat-bb] Re: LoTW? Zack, > Anyone else having issues getting into LoTW? Now that you mentioned it, yes - I'm not able to bring up that site. The ARRL web site comes up as normal, but no response from the p1k.arrl.org server used for the LOTW system. 73! Patrick WD9EWK/VA7EWK http://www.wd9ewk.net/ ___ Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author. Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite program! Subscription settings: http://amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb ___ Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author. Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite program! Subscription settings: http://amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb
[amsat-bb] Re: Criminal Clint
Bob, Yup, 27, fat fingers on my part. As for the 60's, I was 9 when they ended, so I didn't have the opportunity to "partake" Clear Skies Rick Tejera Saguaro Astronomy Club Phoenix, Arizona <http://www.saguaroastro.org/> www.saguaroastro.org saguaroas...@cox.net K7TEJ, AMSAT 38452 _ From: Bob- W7LRD [mailto:w7...@comcast.net] Sent: Tuesday, June 28, 2011 23:26 To: saguaroas...@cox.net Cc: Clint Bradford; amsat-bb@amsat.org Subject: Re: [amsat-bb] Re: Criminal Clint I believe it was 27 not 37 8X10 glossy photo's of the littering. Why I remember that I have no idea. They say if you can remember the 60's you really didn't partake! 73 Bob W7LRD _ From: saguaroas...@cox.net To: "Clint Bradford" , amsat-bb@amsat.org Sent: Tuesday, June 28, 2011 5:02:56 PM Subject: [amsat-bb] Re: Criminal Clint So did they take 37 8 by 10 color glossy photo's with circles and arrows and a paragraph on the back of each one describing what each one was to be used as eveidence against you? Apologies to Arlo Rick K7TEJ Clint Bradford wrote: > DEE>> My town does NOT have 7 squad cars... > > This is - by far - the funniest line I've heard in the past 24 hours, Dee! > > Clint > ___ > Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author. > Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite program! > Subscription settings: http://amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb ___ Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author. Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite program! Subscription settings: http://amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb ___ Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author. 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 Dongle on Ebay
For the record, Chris did not access the seller's information by any backdoor means. The information is freely available once a transaction is completed, which is how he got the info: Any buyer or seller can request the contact information for the buyer or seller after a transaction is complete. That is what I did. I did not "hack" or use internal methods to acquire his information. I clicked a button on our website. This is what you use to contact a buyer.. notice the bottom part: http://pages.ebay.com/help/buy/contact.html To request your seller's contact information: 1. Click the Advanced search link at the top of most pages. 2. Click the Find contact information link in the Members section on the left side of the page. 3. Enter the seller's user ID and item number. 4. Click the Search button. Thought I'd set the record straight. Clear Skies Rick Tejera Saguaro Astronomy Club Phoenix, Arizona www.saguaroastro.org saguaroas...@cox.net K7TEJ, AMSAT 38452 -Original Message- From: John [mailto:ns1zj...@gmail.com] Sent: Tuesday, June 07, 2011 1:36 To: amsat-bb@amsat.org; Rick Tejera Subject: Re: [amsat-bb] FunCube Dongle on Ebay It's good to know that a members personal information is never released by unethical employees. Is this the way you would want your information broadcast? There are processes in place for deceptive sellers which should have been used. I know I won't be relying on eBays privacy policy any longer. I will forward your email to eBay along with my request for flushing my info thanks to you. ----- Original Message - From: "Rick Tejera" To: Sent: Monday, June 06, 2011 7:22 PM Subject: [amsat-bb] FunCube Dongle on Ebay > All, A few days ago I warned of a seller on Ebay who, after not > getting his > hoped for price from my friend, sent him the dongle, but only after > taking a > hammer to it. Just happens Chris works as a senior systems engineer > for > Ebay. He gave me the guys details to post here so you can avoid him if > you > are bidding on a FCD: > > User ID: aaronm1 > Name: Aaron D. McClure > City: Fremont > State:CA > Country: US > Phone: (510) 366-8710 > Registered Since: Saturday, Jun 10, 2000 22:47:28 PDT > > > Clear Skies > > Rick Tejera > Saguaro Astronomy Club > Phoenix, Arizona > www.saguaroastro.org <http://www.saguaroastro.org/> > saguaroas...@cox.net > K7TEJ, AMSAT 38452 > > > > ___ > Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of 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] FunCube Dongle on Ebay
All, A few days ago I warned of a seller on Ebay who, after not getting his hoped for price from my friend, sent him the dongle, but only after taking a hammer to it. Just happens Chris works as a senior systems engineer for Ebay. He gave me the guys details to post here so you can avoid him if you are bidding on a FCD: User ID: aaronm1 Name: Aaron D. McClure City: Fremont State:CA Country: US Phone: (510) 366-8710 Registered Since: Saturday, Jun 10, 2000 22:47:28 PDT Clear Skies Rick Tejera Saguaro Astronomy Club Phoenix, Arizona www.saguaroastro.org <http://www.saguaroastro.org/> saguaroas...@cox.net K7TEJ, AMSAT 38452 ___ Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author. 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: Cuba
$0.98 for international postage. Send direct. Sent from my iPod Rick Tejera Editor, SACnews Saguaro Astronomy Club www.saguaroastro.org K7TEJ On Jun 5, 2011, at 3:59, "Mark L. Hammond" wrote: > If you got his card, all you have to do is mail it to his address on the > card. I forget what postage is...it took a couple stamps (I googled it). > > Mark N8MH > > > At 03:35 AM 6/5/2011 -0700, Kevin Deane wrote: > >> >> How do I send a card to Hector again? We cant mail in or him out or what, I >> got one from him, cant remember what the deal was? >> >> Kevin >> KF7MYK >> ___ >> Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author. >> Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite program! >> Subscription settings: http://amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb > > ___ > Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author. > Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite program! > Subscription settings: http://amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb ___ Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author. Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite program! Subscription settings: http://amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb
[amsat-bb] Museum Ships Weekend
All, This weekend, I'll be operating with the Thunderbird Amateur radio Club from the anchor & Signal mast of the USS Arizona during Museum Ships weekend. While most of my operating will be on Sunday on HF, I hope to be able to work a pass or two on the birds. Not sure what ones but listen for me, I'll be operating under the club's call W7TBC from grid DM33wk. I'll try to post a list of passes as the day draws nearer. For more info on Ships weekend: http://www.nj2bb.org/museum/ Clear Skies Rick Tejera Saguaro Astronomy Club Phoenix, Arizona <http://www.saguaroastro.org/> www.saguaroastro.org saguaroas...@cox.net K7TEJ, AMSAT 38452 ___ Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author. 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: New Bird Op
Jim, Does this mean that you have to drive now? What are you plans for Arizona? Clear Skies Rick Tejera Saguaro Astronomy Club Phoenix, Arizona www.saguaroastro.org saguaroas...@cox.net K7TEJ, AMSAT 38452 -Original Message- From: amsat-bb-boun...@amsat.org [mailto:amsat-bb-boun...@amsat.org] On Behalf Of clar...@aol.com Sent: Saturday, May 21, 2011 18:06 To: amsat-bb@amsat.org Cc: cori1...@aol.com Subject: [amsat-bb] New Bird Op I'm very happy to report that my XYL (and grid-pedition driver) Cori passed her Tech license exam at the Dayton Hamvention today. Now comes the long wait (or so it will seem) for her callsign to appear in the FCC database before she can get on the air. But she'll be ready and packin' when we head out to AZ in July. And yes, her family AMSAT membership is already on the books! 73, Jim, ND9M / VQ9JC Dayton OH / EM79 ___ Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of 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: In-flight iPhone snaps Space Shuttle launch
Airplane mode? Sent from my iPod Rick Tejera Editor, SACnews Saguaro Astronomy Club www.saguaroastro.org K7TEJ On May 20, 2011, at 14:34, George Henry wrote: > And what was her iPhone doing turned on during approach? Still a no-no on > all > commercial carriers, AFAIK... > > > George, KA3HSW > > > > - Original Message >> From: Clint Bradford >> To: AMSAT BB >> Sent: Fri, May 20, 2011 2:20:44 PM >> Subject: [amsat-bb] In-flight iPhone snaps Space Shuttle launch >> >> The story behind the photo taken of the Space Shuttle from an in-flight >> passenger jet. Stefanie Gordon shot the image of Endeavour's launch with her >> iPhone as her plane descended for a landing. >> >> >> http://www.tuaw.com/2011/05/17/in-flight-iphone-snaps-space-shuttle-launch/ >> >> >> >> >> Clint Bradford >> clintbradf...@mac.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
[amsat-bb] Re: My First Satellite Contacts
Ben, Congratulations and welcome to the kool-aid. You never forget your first satellite contact, mine was W6AJP 21 July @ 0100UT on AO-51. Your comments are spot on. What's the saying? We have two ears so we should listen twice as much as we talk. Like you, I'd love to get on the linear birds, but it's just not financially feasible right now. Someday I use both HRD and N3FPJ's Contact log. I also keep a paper log as well and Just recently set up for LotW. HRD is free and N3FPJ does ask for a $19 registration fee, But I tend to lean that way, $19 is not a big expense in my book and I like the way it work better. Hat being said I upload to LotW from HRD, because I've figured that part out first :). Try 'em both (N3FPJ has a 45 day free demo period) and go with what works best for you. Go here for information about LotW and Satellite logging: http://www.arrl.org/files/file/LoTW%2520Instructions/N5JB.pdf Again Welcome to the birds. Hope to work you soon. 73 Clear Skies Rick Tejera Saguaro Astronomy Club Phoenix, Arizona www.saguaroastro.org saguaroas...@cox.net K7TEJ, AMSAT 38452 -Original Message- From: amsat-bb-boun...@amsat.org [mailto:amsat-bb-boun...@amsat.org] On Behalf Of Ben Napper Sent: Tuesday, May 17, 2011 14:32 To: amsat-bb@amsat.org Subject: [amsat-bb] My First Satellite Contacts Wow! I've been grinning ear-to-ear for a little while now that I have my first satellite contacts completed. I find it astonishing that a hobby as mundane sounding as Amateur Radio can have any aspect of it that is as exhilarating as this experience has been. From the day I got my Tech ticket, I've wanted to work the birds, but, being a younger ham, life takes its turns. Thank you to my #1 - K8YSE, #2 - AC0RA, #3 - W7JPI, #4 - WA4NV, and #5 - K8TL. That said, I've learned a few things while lurking on here and the satellites. - Be patient. There's a lot of hams and only a few FM birds. (I'd love to get into the linear birds too, but I'd need congressional approval from the wife for the budgetary consideration required to make that a reality.) - Don't try to transmit on the bird's downlink frequency. No matter how hard you try, you will be doing a lot of talking to yourself. - Clean up the dog poo in the backyard. Now, some questions: I want to use Ham Radio Deluxe as my log (unless I hear of something that is much better) and I'm setup for LotW. How often should I upload to LotW? Are there any gotchas with logging satellite contacts? Best practices? Also, I want to (eventually) do paper QSL cards. If you do them, how do you usually handle them? Who do you recommend to use to get them made? Thanks, Ben Napper - KC0PCQ ___ Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of 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: ISS orbit reboosted
That may explain why last night I showed an 88 degree pass for tonight, that now shows as 66 degrees Sent from my iPod Rick Tejera Editor, SACnews Saguaro Astronomy Club www.saguaroastro.org K7TEJ On May 7, 2011, at 7:56, "Alan P. Biddle" wrote: > According to various sources, the ISS orbit was raised 1 km Thursday. This > will result in a "slippage" of the old Kep's predictions of about 20 seconds > per day. So make certain your Keps are up to date. The Celestrak updates > used by most tracking programs look good. > > 73s, > > Alan > WA4SCA > > > > ___ > Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of 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: Portable satellite antenna
Alexander, Your expectations are not high at all. If you don't mind homebrewing, Kent Britain WA5VJB, has plans for an easy to build (as evidenced by the fact that I built one) dual band yagi go says tha works great. Cost me under $20.00 in parts and a few hours of time. Go here for the plans: http://www.wa5vjb.com/references/Cheap%20Antennas-LEOs.pdf 73 Sent from my iPod Rick Tejera Editor, SACnews Saguaro Astronomy Club www.saguaroastro.org K7TEJ On May 4, 2011, at 19:27, 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] Re: Alan Shepard, First American in Space
Yup, Took a six iron head and attached it to a tool handle. He took three shots, shanked the first two but according to Sheppard the third went "Miles & Miles". Clear Skies Rick Tejera Editor SACnews, Public Outreach Coordinator Saguaro Astronomy Club Phoenix, Arizona www.saguaroastro.org saguaroas...@cox.net K7TEJ, AMSAT 38452 -Original Message- From: amsat-bb-boun...@amsat.org [mailto:amsat-bb-boun...@amsat.org] On Behalf Of Ng, Peter Sent: Wednesday, May 04, 2011 10:47 To: 'John Papay'; amsat-bb@amsat.org Subject: [amsat-bb] Re: Alan Shepard, First American in Space ...was he not the first lunar golfer as well? :) 73's Peter VE7NGP ___ Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of 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: Hector CO6CBF EL92
Mine came today as well, again, john, thanks for facilitating this. Much appreciated Clear Skies Rick Tejera Editor SACnews, Public Outreach Coordinator Saguaro Astronomy Club Phoenix, Arizona www.saguaroastro.org saguaroas...@cox.net K7TEJ, AMSAT 38452 -Original Message- From: amsat-bb-boun...@amsat.org [mailto:amsat-bb-boun...@amsat.org] On Behalf Of Yanko P. Yankov Sent: Thursday, April 28, 2011 16:36 To: amsat...@wd9ewk.net Cc: amsat-bb@amsat.org Subject: [amsat-bb] Re: Hector CO6CBF EL92 Hi John! I received my CO6CBF QSL card as well . Thank you for forwarding the card to me :o) Very special thanks to Hector for activating that gird . Yanko aka NX9G - Original Message - From: "Patrick STODDARD (WD9EWK/VA7EWK)" To: amsat-bb@amsat.org Sent: Thursday, April 28, 2011 2:27:31 PM Subject: [amsat-bb] Re: Hector CO6CBF EL92 Hi John! > There are 75 QSL cards in the mail now from Hector, CO6CBF. Just > two of them are in envelopes received by Hector, however, he reports > that since that time, he has received several envelopes from the US. My CO6CBF QSL card and SASE arrived at my PO box today. The envelope appeared to have made the round-trip intact, going first to Cuba and then for the return trip through Miami and Cleveland. Many thanks to John for being the maildrop to get the cards distributed, and - of course - to Hector for being there for the QSO and then sending the QSL cards with his friend to the US. 73! Patrick WD9EWK/VA7EWK http://www.wd9ewk.net/ ___ Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author. Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite program! Subscription settings: http://amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb ___ Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author. Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite program! Subscription settings: http://amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb ___ Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author. 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: Heil Traveler and a Recorder
Zack, I have that headset & radio. What I did was connect the Y cord to the speaker jack on the headset adapter (using a step up adaptor), one end plugs into the radio, the other into the recorder. I then ran an extension from the mic jack on the headset to the radio. Works fine. I'll send you a picture of the set up off list. Sent from my iPod Rick Tejera Editor, SACnews Saguaro Astronomy Club www.saguaroastro.org K7TEJ On Apr 16, 2011, at 14:11, "Zachary Beougher" wrote: > Does anyone on this list have a Heil Traveler > (http://rffun.com/catalog/mics/1348.html and > http://rffun.com/catalog/mics/3838.jpg for the adapter to the TH-D7A) that > they are using on their HT, and at the same time have a recorder hooked up? > I am hoping to get the Traveler soon (not pleased with the audio the speaker > mic is producing), but I don’t know how to hook the recorder in line. I seem > to recall a similar post pertaining to this subject about 2-3 weeks ago, but > after a brief search of the archives I could not find it. > > 73, > > Zack > KD8KSN > ___ > Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of 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] Shuttle launch from a nearby airliner
Thought some might find this interesting: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GE_USPTmYXM Sent from my iPod Rick Tejera Editor, SACnews Saguaro Astronomy Club www.saguaroastro.org K7TEJ ___ Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author. 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-67
Thanks. Hopefully I'll be on the 0320ut pass tonight, if I don't have to pick up My kid. 73 Sent from my iPod Rick Tejera Editor, SACnews Saguaro Astronomy Club www.saguaroastro.org K7TEJ On Mar 3, 2011, at 17:58, "D. Craig Fox" wrote: > I worked VE8EV on it last night. > > Craig > N6RSX > > -Original Message- > From: amsat-bb-boun...@amsat.org [mailto:amsat-bb-boun...@amsat.org] On > Behalf Of Rick Tejera > Sent: Thursday, March 03, 2011 4:12 PM > To: AMSAT BB > Subject: [amsat-bb] SO-67 > > Has anyone heard from SO-67 after the reports of not hearing it earlier this > week? > > Sent from my iPod > Rick Tejera > Editor, SACnews > Saguaro Astronomy Club > www.saguaroastro.org > K7TEJ > ___ > Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author. > Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite program! > Subscription settings: http://amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb > > > NOTICE: This communication may contain privileged or other confidential > information. If you are not the intended recipient of this communication, or > an employee or agent responsible for delivering this communication to the > intended recipient, please advise the sender by reply email and immediately > delete the message and any attachments without copying or disclosing the > contents. Thank you. > > ___ > Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author. > Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite program! > Subscription settings: http://amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb ___ Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author. Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite program! Subscription settings: http://amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb
[amsat-bb] SO-67
Has anyone heard from SO-67 after the reports of not hearing it earlier this week? Sent from my iPod Rick Tejera Editor, SACnews Saguaro Astronomy Club www.saguaroastro.org K7TEJ ___ Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author. 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: Shuttle Chasing ISS
Clint, Here's Tom Polakis gallery of satellite photos. Enjoy http://www.pbase.com/polakis/satellites Sent from my iPod Rick Tejera Editor, SACnews Saguaro Astronomy Club www.saguaroastro.org K7TEJ On Feb 25, 2011, at 18:53, Rick Tejera wrote: > Not that I know. I'll ask around. I have on friend who's image the ISS > against the sun & the moon (different images, of course) I'll look for them > oh his website and post. Quite interesting how he gets to the right location. > > Sent from my iPod > Rick Tejera > Editor, SACnews > Saguaro Astronomy Club > www.saguaroastro.org > K7TEJ > > On Feb 25, 2011, at 18:35, Clint Bradford wrote: > >> Aw, crud ... I thought that first pass was close to being lit ... >> >> Rick - Are any of your photo-telescope people broadcasting any of these >> passes on the 'Net? >> >> Clint >> >> > > ___ > Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author. > Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite program! > Subscription settings: http://amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb ___ Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author. Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite program! Subscription settings: http://amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb
[amsat-bb] Re: Shuttle Chasing ISS
Not that I know. I'll ask around. I have on friend who's image the ISS against the sun & the moon (different images, of course) I'll look for them oh his website and post. Quite interesting how he gets to the right location. Sent from my iPod Rick Tejera Editor, SACnews Saguaro Astronomy Club www.saguaroastro.org K7TEJ On Feb 25, 2011, at 18:35, Clint Bradford wrote: > Aw, crud ... I thought that first pass was close to being lit ... > > Rick - Are any of your photo-telescope people broadcasting any of these > passes on the 'Net? > > Clint > > ___ Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author. Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite program! Subscription settings: http://amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb
[amsat-bb] Re: Shuttle Chasing ISS
Ya can look but clear or not you won't see either, they're both in shadow. They have to be sunlit to be visible. I've seen passes of both where the ship passes into shadow during the pass. It would just disappear in an instant. Sent from my iPod Rick Tejera Editor, SACnews Saguaro Astronomy Club www.saguaroastro.org K7TEJ On Feb 25, 2011, at 17:10, Clint Bradford wrote: > It appears (pun intended) that North America might be able to watch the > Shuttle chase the ISS this evening. > > For Southern California ... times n PST tonight ... > > Aos: 2011/02/25 22:33:45 329.8 0.0 > Max: 2011/02/25 22:38:24 37.413.4 > Los: 2011/02/25 22:42:29 92.4-0.0 > > Aos: 2011/02/26 00:08:42 308.0 0.1 > Max: 2011/02/26 00:13:57 201.845.9 > Los: 2011/02/26 00:18:32 144.8-0.0 > > Anticipating it being even brighter than Sirius. > > Clint, K6LCS > ___ > Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of 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: Sat Tracker Itouch
Satellite tracker pro is the one I use more than the others I have. Main reason: it will show the Doppler shift during a pass. A big help in reminding me to tune. Sent from my iPod Rick Tejera Editor, SACnews Saguaro Astronomy Club www.saguaroastro.org K7TEJ On Feb 19, 2011, at 10:16, Ron Overdrive wrote: > There is only one I can find on the app store called Satellite Tracker and > its very very basic because all the bells and whistles are in the Plus > version which costs like $2. Pretty much all the decent satellite tracking > apps for the iPhone/iTouch/iPad cost money ranging from $2 - $25. > > ~73, AC2RF Ron > > On Sat, Feb 19, 2011 at 11:55 AM, Howard Kowall wrote: > >> Hello all >> My son just gave me his I pod touch (8gig) >> Is there any free apps for sat tracking for this unit >> would be handy when I am portable >> thanks to all who read and respond >> Howard >> VE4ISP >> ___ >> Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author. >> Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite program! >> Subscription settings: http://amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb >> > ___ > Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author. > Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite program! > Subscription settings: http://amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb ___ Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author. Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite program! Subscription settings: http://amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb
[amsat-bb] Re: Radio Interview Thursday
Clint, Will you be taking comments & quations via voice on IRLP. Sent from my iPod Rick Tejera Editor, SACnews Saguaro Astronomy Club www.saguaroastro.org K7TEJ On Feb 15, 2011, at 11:25, Clint Bradford wrote: > We're going to have some fun this Thursday evening. Outdoor Adventure USA > will be interviewing me on "Working the Ham Satellites" at 7:30PM Pacific on > the Keller Peak (CA) repeater - 146.385+ 146.2. > > The IRLP Node is 3216 and the Echolink ID is KE6TZG-R. > > It's a little "different" audience compared to the ham clubs I have spoken to > ... But they are a fun group to get to know. We did this last year ... and > had a great time. > > The moderator and I will be watching the "text box" in EchoLink for your > questions and comments! > > Clint Bradford, K6LCS > http://worksatellites.com > 909-241-7666 > ___ > Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author. > Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite program! > Subscription settings: http://amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb ___ Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author. Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite program! Subscription settings: http://amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb
[amsat-bb] Re: ARISSat-1 - Dumb Question
This time I'll actually type something before hitting send;) The two burn maneuver is essentially a Hohmann transfer maneuver. The point of the first burn becomes the new apogee or perigee (depending on the direction of the burn). The burn will raise or lower the antipodal point from where the burn occurred. At that point a second burn in the same direction will bring the point of the first burn to the new level. But you all probably already knew that:) If you want to play around with this try this: http://orbit.medphys.ucl.ac.uk/home.php Sent from my iPod Rick Tejera Editor, SACnews Saguaro Astronomy Club www.saguaroastro.org K7TEJ On Feb 10, 2011, at 17:17, "Bob Bruninga" wrote: >> a retrograde maneuver will remove ARISSsat from >> the proximity of ISS very very quickly. > > It is interesting that any such one-thrust (arm throw) maneuver will then > intersect the ISS exactly one orbit later. In theory that is. But the > difference in drag at that low altitude will usually be enough to have a > safe miss distance on the next and subsequent orbits. > > I think that is why most space maneuvers require two burns. One to start a > new orbit (but it will still intersect the original orbit on every orbit. > Then a second burn somewhere else in the orbit to get rid of that > intersecting point? > > Bob, WB4APR > >>>>> ... Clint. When ARISSAT is released it will stay in the "Plane" of > ISS >>> orbit...they will toss it retrograde meaning in the opposite direction > of >>> the velocity vector and with its slightly lower velocity the orbit will >>> start to decrease...this is done so that very quickly the orbits will > stop >>> being "prox ops" reasonably fast. >>> >>> If so, then I believe as the orbit altitude is reduced, the apparent >>> velocity increases.(??) which will cause ARISsat-1 to 'move ahead' > of the >>> ISS over a few hours >>> >>> But didn't we say the velocity would be less than the ISS due to the > method >>> of deploying it against the velocity vector ? >>> >> >> Interesting puzzler, eh? From what I have read in the past, I think this > their logic. >> >> What they are trying to do is to separate the orbits of the ISS and > ARISSat as quickly as possible, to avoid the potential for a collision. > Consider the options: >> >> 1. Throw it sideways to the ISS orbit. The result is that twice per > orbit the two spacecraft's paths will cross, side to side. Bad idea. >> >> 2. Throw it ahead of the ISS (faster orbit speed). This will raise the > orbit, slightly, and also make it a bit elliptical (up and down). The > higher orbit makes the satellite go behind the ISS, but the elliptical shape > also means that the orbits will cross every orbit (but out of phase, so they > won't be at the same place when they do). But, then as the ARISSat orbit > decays, they will get closer and closer, potentially getting back to the > same place. Not good, either. >> >> 3. Throw it behind the ISS (slower orbit). As you note, this will lower > the orbit (and make it a bit elliptical), and initially the apogee of the > orbit will intersect that of the ISS. Being in a lower orbit, ARISSat will > move ahead of the ISS, and over time, as the ARISSat orbit decays, the two > will diverge even farther. So, this is the safest. >> >> At least, I think that's the logic. If not, pass me some of that tuna... >> >> 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 ___ Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author. Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite program! Subscription settings: http://amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb
[amsat-bb] Re: ARISSat-1 - Dumb Question
Sent from my iPod Rick Tejera Editor, SACnews Saguaro Astronomy Club www.saguaroastro.org K7TEJ On Feb 10, 2011, at 17:17, "Bob Bruninga" wrote: >> a retrograde maneuver will remove ARISSsat from >> the proximity of ISS very very quickly. > > It is interesting that any such one-thrust (arm throw) maneuver will then > intersect the ISS exactly one orbit later. In theory that is. But the > difference in drag at that low altitude will usually be enough to have a > safe miss distance on the next and subsequent orbits. > > I think that is why most space maneuvers require two burns. One to start a > new orbit (but it will still intersect the original orbit on every orbit. > Then a second burn somewhere else in the orbit to get rid of that > intersecting point? > > Bob, WB4APR > >>>>> ... Clint. When ARISSAT is released it will stay in the "Plane" of > ISS >>> orbit...they will toss it retrograde meaning in the opposite direction > of >>> the velocity vector and with its slightly lower velocity the orbit will >>> start to decrease...this is done so that very quickly the orbits will > stop >>> being "prox ops" reasonably fast. >>> >>> If so, then I believe as the orbit altitude is reduced, the apparent >>> velocity increases.(??) which will cause ARISsat-1 to 'move ahead' > of the >>> ISS over a few hours >>> >>> But didn't we say the velocity would be less than the ISS due to the > method >>> of deploying it against the velocity vector ? >>> >> >> Interesting puzzler, eh? From what I have read in the past, I think this > their logic. >> >> What they are trying to do is to separate the orbits of the ISS and > ARISSat as quickly as possible, to avoid the potential for a collision. > Consider the options: >> >> 1. Throw it sideways to the ISS orbit. The result is that twice per > orbit the two spacecraft's paths will cross, side to side. Bad idea. >> >> 2. Throw it ahead of the ISS (faster orbit speed). This will raise the > orbit, slightly, and also make it a bit elliptical (up and down). The > higher orbit makes the satellite go behind the ISS, but the elliptical shape > also means that the orbits will cross every orbit (but out of phase, so they > won't be at the same place when they do). But, then as the ARISSat orbit > decays, they will get closer and closer, potentially getting back to the > same place. Not good, either. >> >> 3. Throw it behind the ISS (slower orbit). As you note, this will lower > the orbit (and make it a bit elliptical), and initially the apogee of the > orbit will intersect that of the ISS. Being in a lower orbit, ARISSat will > move ahead of the ISS, and over time, as the ARISSat orbit decays, the two > will diverge even farther. So, this is the safest. >> >> At least, I think that's the logic. If not, pass me some of that tuna... >> >> 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 ___ Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author. 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: First copy of ARISSat-1 in South America !
Cool! Sent from my iPod Rick Tejera Editor, SACnews Saguaro Astronomy Club www.saguaroastro.org K7TEJ On Feb 10, 2011, at 15:52, Roland Zurmely wrote: > I heard ARISSat-1 on 145,950 MHz at 22:25:42 UTC > in GH70un Sete Lagoas Brasil, orbit # 70103 of ISS ! > > Audio here: > > http://www.qsl.net/py4zbz/satelite/ARISSAT1PY4ZBZ1.wav > > > 73 de Roland. > > > > ___ > Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of 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] SO-50 2329UT
Was everyone on AO-51? SO-50 & AO-51 had a mutual pass at 2329 from DM33. I tried SO-50 figuring it would be less crowded. I was right, I was the only one on! I actually had to transmit the 74hz on tone before I could hear my downlink. Toward the end of the pass it sounded like someone else was trying to answer me, all I heard were a couple of short carriers, no modulation. Was anyone else trying to work SO-50? Sent from my iPod Rick Tejera Editor, SACnews Saguaro Astronomy Club www.saguaroastro.org K7TEJ ___ Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author. 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-67 on over Europe this week.
Hans, Thank you for your efforts to keep this bird available for us. I enjoy working SO-67. I usually pick it up within 2-3 degrees of AOS, using a homebrew yagi & Kenwood TH-D7A. 73 Sent from my iPod Rick Tejera Editor, SACnews Saguaro Astronomy Club www.saguaroastro.org K7TEJ On Feb 7, 2011, at 21:06, "Hans" wrote: > Hi all > > SO67 operates on the following schedule > > Week 1 America > Week 2 Europe > Week 3 Asia > Week 4 Eastern Asia/Australasia > > The schedules are published on www.amsatsa.org.za > > 73 > > Hans ZS6AKV > > -Original Message- > From: amsat-bb-boun...@amsat.org [mailto:amsat-bb-boun...@amsat.org] On > Behalf Of Bill Dzurilla > Sent: 08 February 2011 02:42 AM > To: Andrew Glasbrenner > Cc: amsat-bb@amsat.org > Subject: [amsat-bb] Re: SO-67 on over Europe this week. > > Thanks Drew and Rick. > > --- On Mon, 2/7/11, Andrew Glasbrenner wrote: > >> From: Andrew Glasbrenner >> Subject: Re: [amsat-bb] Re: SO-67 on over Europe this week. >> To: "Bill Dzurilla" >> Cc: "amsat-bb@amsat.org" >> Date: Monday, February 7, 2011, 7:28 PM >> So-67 is scheduled for north and >> south America only during the first week of the month, in >> rotation with other areas. >> >> 73, Drew KO4MA >> >> Sent from my iPhone >> >> On Feb 7, 2011, at 6:57 PM, Bill Dzurilla >> wrote: >> >>> Hi, >>> >>> I did not see any passes for America on the >> schedule. Does this mean the bird is off over America >> until a new schedule is posted? I tried SO-67 for the >> first time over the weekend and was impressed. >>> >>> 73, Bill NZ5N >>>> >>>> Message: 5 >>>> Date: Mon, 7 Feb 2011 19:08:10 +0100 >>>> From: "Ib Christoffersen" >>>> Subject: [amsat-bb] SO-67 on over Europe >> this week. >>>> To: >>>> Message-ID: <11.4c.19313.b0530...@fep45.mail.dk> >>>> Content-Type: text/plain; >>>> charset="us-ascii" >>>> >>>> Hi all, >>>> >>>> SO-67 is on over Europe this week. >>>> >>>> You can see the planned times on: >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> http://www.amsatsa.org.za/ >>>> >>>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> ___ >>> Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org. >> Opinions expressed are those of the author. >>> Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the >> amateur satellite program! >>> Subscription settings: http://amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb >> > > > > > ___ > Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author. > Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite program! > Subscription settings: http://amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb > > > > ___ > Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author. > Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite program! > Subscription settings: http://amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb ___ Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author. Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite program! Subscription settings: http://amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb
[amsat-bb] Re: SO-67 on over Europe this week.
SO-67 is on over the Americas during the first week of the month. AMSAT-SA will update their website & the bb when the new schedule is prepared. And agreed, SO-67 is a nice bird to work. Sent from my iPod Rick Tejera Editor, SACnews Saguaro Astronomy Club www.saguaroastro.org K7TEJ On Feb 7, 2011, at 16:57, Bill Dzurilla wrote: > Hi, > > I did not see any passes for America on the schedule. Does this mean the > bird is off over America until a new schedule is posted? I tried SO-67 for > the first time over the weekend and was impressed. > > 73, Bill NZ5N >> >> Message: 5 >> Date: Mon, 7 Feb 2011 19:08:10 +0100 >> From: "Ib Christoffersen" >> Subject: [amsat-bb] SO-67 on over Europe this week. >> To: >> Message-ID: <11.4c.19313.b0530...@fep45.mail.dk> >> Content-Type: text/plain; >> charset="us-ascii" >> >> Hi all, >> >> SO-67 is on over Europe this week. >> >> You can see the planned times on: >> >> >> >> http://www.amsatsa.org.za/ >> >> > > > > > > ___ > Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of 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: so67 - tone or no tone?
No tone, in spite of what the birds webpage says. In fact, it sounds better without the tone on. Sent from my iPod Rick Tejera Editor, SACnews Saguaro Astronomy Club www.saguaroastro.org K7TEJ On Jan 31, 2011, at 13:28, zach hillerson wrote: > Now that we have a week of so67 activity I am confused about the tone. I am > currently using the tone, and made 1 contact (new grid!) on the only pass I > could work yesterday. I'm also reading a few reports about not using the > tone as the preferred method of working so67. What is the BB vote - tone or > no toneor doesn't matter? > > > > > ___ > Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of 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: So I am not the only one...
Gould, Your book got me interested and gave me plenty of information I needed to on the birds. It's well written and organized. And as you mention the price is right and goes to support AMSAT. I also recommend the Sattelite Handbook from the ARRL. A great follow up to your intro. I'll save Clint the chance to post about his most excellent site as well. He got lots of good reference material, geared toward the ham just getting started on the birds: http://web.me.com/clintbradford/Work-Sat/Home.html 73 Sent from my iPod Rick Tejera Editor, SACnews Saguaro Astronomy Club www.saguaroastro.org K7TEJ On Jan 27, 2011, at 13:17, "Gould Smith" wrote: > Hello Kevin, > > Glad you are finding information and sharing it. > > AMSAT does offer a publication specifically to assist the newcomer "Getting > Started With Amateur Satellites", available at the AMSAT store. It has > yearly updates and many years of input that cover most everything that those > new to satellites need to know. > > It is offered at a reasonable price and AMSAT receives all the proceeds. > > 73, > Gould, WA4SXM > - Original Message - > From: "Kevin Deane" > To: > Sent: Thursday, January 27, 2011 2:56 PM > Subject: [amsat-bb] So I am not the only one... > > >> >> >>I agree 100%. I am still pretty new at this, I also have trouble >> finding up to date sites. So a friend of mine let me have like half of >> this site and I get to put whatever I want on it, and he does practically >> all the work! all I have to do is keep it updated. Easy right? >> >>So if anyone has information they would like to contribute please >> e-mail me or post it on the forum @ nvllrc.org, theres just an article I >> wrote and a bunch of relevent links at the bottom so far. I have lots of >> time to keep it up to date and will put whatever you guys want on there!!! >> I put that AO-51 pdf on there. >> >> Anyway, if you guys arent against the new and young guys. I am trying >> to make it so people dont make the same mistakes I did, like cloggin up >> the passes with calls when I had no ears. Stuff like that. You know the >> way you guys want it done not just guesswork and trial and error. So not >> that anyone will do it but at least there will be one site with usefull >> info and you dont half to go through old posts, or ask for new post and >> whatever please help!! >> >> Still excited, >> Kevin >> KF7MYK >> >> >> ___ >> Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author. >> Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite program! >> Subscription settings: http://amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb >> > > ___ > Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author. > Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite program! > Subscription settings: http://amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb ___ Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author. Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite program! Subscription settings: http://amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb
[amsat-bb] [Launch Alert] Delta IV Heavy Launch
Hose of you on the west coast may be interested. Clear Skies Rick Tejera Editor SACnews, Public Outreach Coordinator Saguaro Astronomy Club Phoenix, Arizona www.saguaroastro.org saguaroas...@cox.net K7TEJ, AMSAT 38452 -Original Message- From: launch-alert-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:launch-alert-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Launch Alert Sent: Tuesday, January 18, 2011 21:21 To: Launch Alert Subject: [Launch Alert] Delta IV Heavy Launch LAUNCH ALERT Brian Webb Ventura County, California launch-alert-edi...@earthlink.net http://www.spacearchive.info 2011 January 18 (Tuesday) 20:09 PST -- DELTA IV HEAVY LAUNCH SCHEDULED Vandenberg AFB News Release 2011 January 18 VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. - The first West Coast Delta IV Heavy Launch Vehicle is scheduled to launch from Space Launch Complex-6 here Jan. 20 at 1:08 p.m. PST. This will be the largest rocket ever to launch from the West Coast of the United States. "This launch marks a significant milestone in our nation's space capability" said Lt. Col. Brady Hauboldt, launch director. "We've really restored a national capability for heavy lift on the Western Range, something we have not had since the last of the Titan IV-Bs flew out of Vandenberg. This extends our ability to cost effectively deliver payloads of all sizes and compliments." The launch follows three years of preparations and $100 million in base infrastructure upgrades at SLC-6. It makes Vandenberg unique in providing the full spectrum of space lift capability delivering payloads of all sizes to orbit aboard the Minotaur through Delta II, Atlas V and now the Delta IV, said Hauboldt. While this is the first Delta IV HLV from Vandenberg, it will be the fifth in the program's history. The first launch occurred in January 2004 from the East Coast. The rocket will carry a national security payload for the NRO. -- LAUNCH VISIBILITY AND VIEWING The Delta IV Heavy slated to lift-off from Vandenberg AFB on Thursday is a rocket enormous size and power. For observers in close proximity to the launch pad at south base, the launch should be impressive. However, for observers further away, the display will be more subdued because of the propellants the rocket uses and the time of day. The Delta IV Heavy launch vehicle consists of three liquid oxygen and hydrogen fueled Delta IV rockets that are joined together. The vehicle does not use any solid fuel rocket motors. Unlike solid fuel rockets or liquid fuel rockets that use solid fuel strap-on motors for extra thrust, vehicles that rely entirely on liquid propellants produce very little to no smoke trail. Such vehicles may create a contrail when they pass through an area of the atmosphere called the contrail zone, but this only lasts several seconds. Burning solid rocket fuel produces a tremendous amount of light. Burning liquid rocket propellants, on the other hand, also produce light, but the amount is much less and the flame is semi-transparent or clear. The fact that the launch is scheduled for the early afternoon will further impact launch viewing. The Sun will be high above the horizon and the launch will occur against a bright sky background. This will greatly reduce the maximum launch viewing distance. Taking the above factors into account, persons without prior knowledge of the launch may accidentally see it with the naked eye as far away as 25 miles. People who are specifically looking for the launch may be able to see it without optical assistance as far away as 50 miles. Observers using binoculars or a telescope could possibly see the launch as far away as 100 miles provided they look at the right area of the sky at the right time. People within 50 miles of the launch site or the Delta IV Heavy's flight path should be able to hear the launch. In outlying areas, the sound will probably arrive a few minutes after liftoff and consist of a low frequency rumble. The best place to view the launch will probably be near the south end of the base. The idea is to get as close to the launch site as possible while avoiding trespassing on government or private property and staying clear of any low clouds or fog. Regarding viewing areas, Vandenberg AFB Public Affairs recommends the public go to Surf Beach to view the launch. But to hear the countdown net they need to go to the Corral Road viewing location. Maps are located on the Vandenberg AFB Public Affairs Facebook page at: www.facebook.com/30thSpaceWing The launch should be visible to the
[amsat-bb] Re: Satellite Tracking Apps for IPhone
Bill, I use Satellite tracker on my iPod quite successfully, the prediction match up quite nicely with both Satscape & Satpc32. That being said I also have Pro sat, which I don't particularly like, for me that's the one I can't get to match up with my Pc based programs. Px sat is nice but doesn't have a sky view like Sat tracker, It does have an alarm function that pops up a reminder that a pass is imminent. That is its main purpose for me. For completeness, I just finally bucked down and paid the $24.99 for Pocket Sat. I used this one on my old palm pilot, Still have that as a back up when all else fails). If you've use pocket sat in one of it's other platforms it will look familiar. The big advantage is the number of birds it can track at any one time. The one thing it is missing (for me anyway) is on the pass prediction window, the az of the max elevation. I mount my antenna on an old telescope mount and need to align the mount so it points to the correct azimuth at max el. Not a big deal as I can get that from other sources (mainly Satscape) or deduce it from the start & end AZ. Can't think of any obvious reasons why your Sat tracker app is not jibing with other apps. I like it because I can add the frequencies for each bird and it will show the Doppler correct frequency, helps me know when to tune (I use an HT for sat ops) Just my 0.612 Malaysian Ringgits worth. Hope it helps 73 Clear Skies Rick Tejera Editor SACnews, Public Outreach Coordinator Saguaro Astronomy Club Phoenix, Arizona www.saguaroastro.org saguaroas...@cox.net K7TEJ, AMSAT 38452 -Original Message- From: amsat-bb-boun...@amsat.org [mailto:amsat-bb-boun...@amsat.org] On Behalf Of Bill Ress Sent: Saturday, January 15, 2011 13:48 To: amsat bb Subject: [amsat-bb] Satellite Tracking Apps for IPhone Hello all, I'm sure this has been hashed over before, but I'm revisiting the question of IPhone "app" recommendations for a satellite tracking program. I've tried "Satellite Tracker" but it doesn't correlate with my trusted desktop software. It's not even close. I've see a few others at the App Store, but wanted to get input before trying them. Thanks in advance...Bill - N6GHz ___ Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of 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: Looking for activity where there is little.
Tom, I agree with you completely. I too enjoy working SO-50 on the odd hour passes. (Was out with the family last night so was on the air). I too notice the bird is very sensitive to polarization. I have a separate memory programmed in for the on tone. On the late passes I'll key that shortly after the bird comes over the hill and then check to see if I can hear myself on the downlink. As you said, it's a fine bird and a great alternative to the pileup on AO-51. I also enjoy the late passes on SO-67 when it on over NA. I'll try to be on tonight's pass. Look's like we have a mutual window from 0440UT to 0448UT 73 Clear Skies Rick Tejera Editor SACnews, Public Outreach Coordinator Saguaro Astronomy Club Phoenix, Arizona www.saguaroastro.org saguaroas...@cox.net K7TEJ, AMSAT 38452 -Original Message- From: amsat-bb-boun...@amsat.org [mailto:amsat-bb-boun...@amsat.org] On Behalf Of Tom Schuessler Sent: Saturday, January 15, 2011 10:08 To: amsat-bb@amsat.org Subject: [amsat-bb] Looking for activity where there is little. Hello all, With all the rumblings about excessive, rude and uncivil activity, especially on AO-51, there are passes from both SSB and FM satellites that go completely unused. For the last few nights, I have drug out in the late evening to attempt to make a few QSO's on SO-50. On both nights, last evening was a 05:51 AOS 1-15-2011, I could hear the satellite via an occasional retransmitted carrier, but there was no one else on. Tonight in North Texas I have a great 70 degree pass at 04:38 AOS and would encourage others to give it a shot, especially if you are newer to the FM birds. SO-50 is available 24/7 but pass times vary due to the nature of it's orbit. It can be a bit challenging in different ways compared to other sats. First it is relatively low power, 250mw. Second, it does require a PL and I even forgot that it requires a different PL to activate than to just use so I will have to try that tonight. (Perhaps that was the issue for me last night, I will check my memories). Also it does seem to me that it does downlink about 5Kc below published frequencies. SO-50 does seem to need a bit more switching of the polarization, (For me and my arrow, that means quit a bit of spinning), to hear and get in. Additionally, it is not a bent pipe, retransmitting noise even if it hears nothing like AO-51 does so manual aiming is trickey if you do not hear anything coming down. All in all though SO-50 is a good bird to work and it would be nice to see some activity on it during the odd hour passes. I will hopefully see some of you on for the 04:3x Z pass Jan 16. 73 de N5HYP Tom Schuessler 2713 Lake Gardens Drive Irving, Texas 75060 972-986-7456 214-403-1464 (Cell) n5...@arrl.net ___ Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author. Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite program! Subscription settings: http://amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb ___ Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author. Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite program! Subscription settings: http://amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb
[amsat-bb] Re: TH-D7A Transmit Issues - Or Maybe Arrow Issues????
Zack, I use my TH-D7A with a home brew Dual band yagi (Kent Brittan's Plans). I note that once I dial in the proper polarization on the antenna I can work most of the pass with only slight adjustments. As the pass nears it's end (these are South to North passes) I notice I have to readjust the polarization of the antenna quite radically. One thing with the arrow is that the two bands are at 90 degrees to each other, I've always wondered how that affects things. If you're dialed in on 70cm, you're going to be off on 2m and vice versa. My homebrew antenna has both bands on the same plane. Clear Skies Rick Tejera Editor SACnews, Public Outreach Coordinator Saguaro Astronomy Club Phoenix, Arizona www.saguaroastro.org saguaroas...@cox.net K7TEJ, AMSAT 38452 -Original Message- From: amsat-bb-boun...@amsat.org [mailto:amsat-bb-boun...@amsat.org] On Behalf Of Zachary Beougher Sent: Wednesday, January 12, 2011 15:29 To: amsat-bb@amsat.org Subject: [amsat-bb] TH-D7A Transmit Issues - Or Maybe Arrow Issues Since we are on the subject of satellite equipment, I have a question: I was on AO51 a bit ago, and I was able to get in okay at the beginning using the THD7A for transmit, but as the pass went on it was impossible for me to get in, even when there was dead silence. I tried the D7 afterward (using the Arrow like I would for a pass) on a couple local repeaters, and I was having a hard time getting into them, when usually I could hit them with a duck. I pulled the Arrow off and stuck the duck on, and I can get into all the repeaters fine. Keeping all of that in mind, I went back to the Arrow and put a THG71A on in place of the D7 (same battery that was in the D7), and I could hit the repeater okay. I put the D7 faceplate back on, and it would not work. With the above information, I am getting indications of both an issue with the radio and/or Arrow. Any ideas as to what the issue might be Zack KD8KSN ___ 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] AO-27 2228UT pass
Thought I'd give this pass s go even though it was only 9 def. Max el from my QTH. I heard one station, but couldn't pull his call out of the hash before the bird went behind my neighbors house. Just wondering who it was. (no, I'm not going to log it, just curious) 73 Sent from my iPod Rick Tejera Editor, SACnews Saguaro Astronomy Club www.saguaroastro.org K7TEJ ___ 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: Helped needed--AO-51 activity reports
Mark, I routinely work AO-51, AO-27, SO-50, HO-68 (FM) & SO-67 on my HT with. Homebrew dualband Yagi. Hope to work you soon. Sent from my iPod Rick Tejera Editor, SACnews Saguaro Astronomy Club www.saguaroastro.org K7TEJ On Jan 4, 2011, at 18:09, "Andrew Rich" wrote: > I have been out of the loop for a while > > Can someone help me with what birds I can pick up on a HT ? > > - Andrew VK4TEC - > > > - Original Message - > From: "Mark L. Hammond" > To: "w4upd" ; > Sent: Wednesday, January 05, 2011 9:40 AM > Subject: [amsat-bb] Re: Helped needed--AO-51 activity reports > > >> Thanks, Reid. One of the challenges for the command stations is that >> sometimes we're working on the digital side of the bird (435.150) and >> therefore can't easily tell what is going on with the 435.300 side. So >> reports are very helpful. >> >> Yes, we figure people will like the 1.47 Watt signals! It spoils >> you...that's up from around 500 mW a few days ago. That's the benefit of >> running one transmitter at a time...there is quite a bit of power >> available when you don't have to share the available current between 2 >> transmittters :) >> >> Again, thanks for the report. >> >> 73, >> >> Mark N8MH >> >> At 06:13 PM 1/4/2011 -0500, w4upd wrote: >>> I worked a number of stations here in Melbourne, Florida during that >>> pass. AO-51 was coming quite good and I didn't even have my 70cm preamp >>> on during the entire pass while working the stations with omni antennas >>> that are not the same. The 70cm downlink was copied using a 2 meter >>> $2.50 homebrew groundplane for the 70cm downlink. >>> >>> Reid, W4UPD >>> >>> >>> >>> On 1/4/2011 5:59 PM, Mark L. Hammond wrote: >>>> Thanks to our many friends for their posts about AO-51 activity! It is >>>> very helpful. I think our international colleagues are winning by a >>>> landslide... >>>> >>>> I must admit a bit of disappointment though that many passes over the >>>> East coast of the US go without a report...*please* consider posting >>>> that AO-51 was active. Just one report is helpful and confirms that the >>>> bird remains active. >>>> >>>> Did anybody work AO-51 during the 4:45pm pass today?? >>>> >>>> Thanks, >>>> >>>> Mark N8MH >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> At 03:50 PM 12/30/2010 -0500, Mark L. Hammond wrote: >>>>> Hell All, >>>>> >>>>> The command team could really use your help. If you work AO-51 (or >>>>> hear it) and there isn't a recent entry, please make a report entry >>>>> here http://oscar.dcarr.org/ so we know all is well. >>>>> >>>>> Things are touch-and-go now that we are experiencing eclipses, and >>>>> reports on the OSCAR Status Page that the bird is up and functional are >>>>> extremely helpful. >>>>> >>>>> We do expect the transmitter to go OFF during eclipse, but eclipses are >>>>> only a couple minutes or less at the moment. >>>>> >>>>> Thanks for your help! >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> Mark L. Hammond [N8MH] >>>>> >>>>> ___ >>>>> 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 >>>> >>>> Mark L. Hammond [N8MH] >>>> >>>> ___ >>>> 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 >> >> >> Mark L. Hammond [N8MH] >> >> ___ >> 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] Re: Historic NASA Audio
That broadcast generated a bit of controversy as well. NASA was sued by Madalyn Murray O'Hare, an athiest, for mixing religion on what was essentially a govt. Run operation. Nothing came of it, except an increased paranoia within NASA about what was said over the air. BTW, the voices were in order: CDR Frank Borman, CMP Jim Lovell and LMP Bill Anders. 73 and a Merry Christmas to all! Sent from my iPod Rick Tejera Editor, SACnews Saguaro Astronomy Club www.saguaroastro.org K7TEJ On Dec 24, 2010, at 9:42, Clint Bradford wrote: > The famous 1968 NASA telecast recalls the first public, voice-over-radio > broadcast, also on Christmas Eve. > > > ttp://tinyurl.com/nasa-1968 > > Clint, K6LCS > ___ > 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] Re: first 1000 QSOs
Loren, I'm nearing 200 QSO's on the birds. Here's my tally: Sat QSO's % AO-51 87 44.16% AO-27 46 23.35% SO-50 34 17.26% HO-68 19 9.64% SO-67 11 5.58% Total 197 100.00% Clear Skies Rick Tejera Editor SACnews, Public Outreach Coordinator Saguaro Astronomy Club Phoenix, Arizona www.saguaroastro.org saguaroas...@cox.net K7TEJ, AMSAT 38452 -Original Message- From: amsat-bb-boun...@amsat.org [mailto:amsat-bb-boun...@amsat.org] On Behalf Of Loren Sent: Monday, December 20, 2010 9:56 To: amsat-bb@amsat.org Subject: [amsat-bb] first 1000 QSOs Being snow-bound today, I decided to count up QSOs per bird for my first 1000 QSOs on the FM satellites. I Stopped at 1000 to make the percentages easy to figure. I wonder if my percentages are typical of other hams who has been on the FM birds for about one year. AO-51665 AO-27163 SO-50 90 SO-67 15 HO-68 67 Merry Christmas to all 73 Loren k7cwq CN94 ___ 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] Re: Is there software to decode packet without a TNC?
Henk, I was planning to do just that, thanks posting. 73 Sent from my iPod Rick Tejera Editor, SACnews Saguaro Astronomy Club www.saguaroastro.org K7TEJ On Dec 18, 2010, at 13:57, PA3GUO wrote: > Hi Rick > > See also my earlier post today, with the MixW example videos > (http://www.amsat.org/amsat/archive/amsat-bb/100day/msg88823.html). > > MixW is free downloadable (Truetty seems not) > > Henk, PA3GUO > > >> Scott, >> Yes, I meant a link to the software. Sorry if that wasn't clear. > >>> http://www.dxsoft.com/en/products/truetty/ and >>> http://www.qsl.net/wm2u/truetty.html. > > ___ > 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] Re: Just arrived @ DM31
Patrick, FYI, your last APRS packets was beaconed at 1543UT at 32°05.89' N 112°46.32' W - locator DM32OC73IN, Looks to be a bout 30 north of Lukeville. With luck I'll be around to work you on SO-50 or AO-27. 73 Clear Skies Rick Tejera Editor SACnews, Public Outreach Coordinator Saguaro Astronomy Club Phoenix, Arizona www.saguaroastro.org saguaroas...@cox.net K7TEJ, AMSAT 38452 -Original Message- From: amsat-bb-boun...@amsat.org [mailto:amsat-bb-boun...@amsat.org] On Behalf Of Patrick STODDARD (WD9EWK/VA7EWK) Sent: Saturday, December 18, 2010 9:27 To: amsat-bb@amsat.org Subject: [amsat-bb] Just arrived @ DM31 Hi! I just arrived at Lukeville AZ in DM31, and will be on VO52 @ 1657 UTC. APRS reception is spotty here, and so-so Internet access via cellular. Good weather after pre-sunrise rain up in Phoenix. 73! Patrick WD9EWK/VA7EWK http://www.wd9ewk.net/ ___ 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] Re: Is there software to decode packet without a TNC?
Scott, Yes, I meant a link to the software. Sorry if that wasn't clear. Like you my station is an HT, homebrew antenna, & a digital recorder. I wondered if there was a way to do this with simple equipment. I'll have to give this a try. Sent from my iPod Rick Tejera Editor, SACnews Saguaro Astronomy Club www.saguaroastro.org K7TEJ On Dec 18, 2010, at 7:49, "Scott Richardson" wrote: >> Is there a link? > > Rick, > > Do you mean to the bird or the software? Not to the bird; I'm using basic > handhelds and no computer. Yes to the software at > http://www.dxsoft.com/en/products/truetty/ and > http://www.qsl.net/wm2u/truetty.html. > > Scott > ___ 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: Is there software to decode packet without a TNC?
Is there a link? Clear Skies Rick Tejera Editor SACnews, Public Outreach Coordinator Saguaro Astronomy Club Phoenix, Arizona www.saguaroastro.org saguaroas...@cox.net K7TEJ, AMSAT 38452 -Original Message- From: amsat-bb-boun...@amsat.org [mailto:amsat-bb-boun...@amsat.org] On Behalf Of Scott Richardson Sent: Friday, December 17, 2010 17:00 To: vtnn...@comcast.net; AMSAT Subject: [amsat-bb] Re: Is there software to decode packet without a TNC? > Is there software to decode packet without a TNC? I've been recording passes and decoding .wav files after the fact with TrueTTY. No need for a rig/soundcard interface. It's a bit clumsy, but easy. My satellite ops are all portable and I don't have a notebook computer. 73, Scott N1AIA ___ 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] Re: 2204 AO-27 Pass - K7CWP????
If it was from CN94 it was most likely Loren K7CWQ Clear Skies Rick Tejera Editor SACnews, Public Outreach Coordinator Saguaro Astronomy Club Phoenix, Arizona www.saguaroastro.org saguaroas...@cox.net K7TEJ, AMSAT 38452 -Original Message- From: amsat-bb-boun...@amsat.org [mailto:amsat-bb-boun...@amsat.org] On Behalf Of John M. Belstner Sent: Friday, December 17, 2010 15:32 To: amsat-bb@amsat.org Subject: [amsat-bb] 2204 AO-27 Pass - K7CWP I thought I copied K7CWP but I guess that was wrong. Anyone copy the correct call? Thanks and 73! John Belstner W9EN Valley Center, CA DM13le ___ 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] Re: Happy birthday to HO68
Agreed! And many thanks thanks to you & Allan and the rest of your team for your efforts to make this great bird available to us. May HO-68 have a long life! Sent from my iPod Rick Tejera Editor, SACnews Saguaro Astronomy Club www.saguaroastro.org K7TEJ On Dec 14, 2010, at 19:02, Michael Chen wrote: > 1 year anniversary. Happy Birthday, XW1! > > Michael Chen, BD5RV/4 > AMSAT-China: http://www.camsat.cn > --- > Twitter: http://twitter.com/bd5rv > Email: michael.bd...@gmail.com > MSN:bd...@jsdxc.org > Skype: michael-bd5rv > > ___ > 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] Re: Clint
Mike, Space stations get peppered with meteoroids hundreds of time a day. The design issues have long been worked out (Think Salyut in the early '70's). In the case of the ISS, the habitable area is small compared to the whole of the structure and a lot of that structure shields the habitable areas. In addition the habitable areas are covered with insulation to deal with thermal control. This is essentially layered Mylar with insulating material between the layers. In addition to thermal control, these layers also absorb the meteoroid impacts and dissipate their energy. During expected peaks in activity such as last night the station can be oriented to present the least amount of habitable area to the on coming stream. Needless to say there is more to it, but that's the basic idea. Clear Skies Rick Tejera Editor SACnews, Public Outreach Coordinator Saguaro Astronomy Club Phoenix, Arizona www.saguaroastro.org saguaroas...@cox.net K7TEJ, AMSAT 38452 -Original Message- From: amsat-bb-boun...@amsat.org [mailto:amsat-bb-boun...@amsat.org] On Behalf Of Michael Sent: Tuesday, December 14, 2010 13:51 To: AMSAT-BB@amsat.org Subject: [amsat-bb] Re: Clint I wondered that on previous showers and NASA is quite relaxed about the situation. That being said I wonder what the ISS is made from to with stand a storm? Mike N8GBU ___ 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] Re: Geminids Tonight - Talk to NASA
Get away from city lights if possible. The peak will be around 1000UT. Sent from my iPod Rick Tejera Editor, SACnews Saguaro Astronomy Club www.saguaroastro.org K7TEJ On Dec 13, 2010, at 17:34, Clint Bradford wrote: > Geminids peak TONIGHT! Astronomers consider it the best meteor shower of the > year, with more than 100 meteors streaking through the night sky every hour. > http://www.nasa.gov/connect/chat/geminids2010.html > > http://www.nasa.gov/connect/chat/geminids2010.html > > ___ > 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] Re: Saturday @ Mesa AZ hamfest
As always Patrick, good to see you, Unfortunately I had to leave early due to family obligations, but the highlight of the hamfest for me would come later that afternoon: I had a message on my phone telling me I'd won the Grand Prize in the raffle! I now have in my lap a brand new Yaesu FT8900R quad band radio! Looking forward to the Thunderbird hamfest in January. Hopefully I'll be able to work a pass or two between working the Club table & browsing. See you then 73 Clear Skies Rick Tejera Editor SACnews, Public Outreach Coordinator Saguaro Astronomy Club Phoenix, Arizona www.saguaroastro.org saguaroas...@cox.net K7TEJ, AMSAT 38452 -Original Message- From: amsat-bb-boun...@amsat.org [mailto:amsat-bb-boun...@amsat.org] On Behalf Of Patrick STODDARD (WD9EWK/VA7EWK) Sent: Sunday, December 05, 2010 20:41 To: amsat-bb@amsat.org Subject: [amsat-bb] Saturday @ Mesa AZ hamfest Hi! Thanks for all the QSOs during demonstrations I gave at the Superstition Amateur Radio Club's annual hamfest in Mesa, Arizona, yesterday. I worked 2 passes each on AO-7, VO-52, and HO-68, along with one SO-50 pass. I apologize if you were trying for me on the SO-50 pass around 1719 UTC, as I was chatting with Leo W7JPI and Larry WA6DIR, who both made the trip to Phoenix for the hamfest during that pass. During the VO-52 passes, instead of using my normal SSB satellite setup (two FT-817NDs), I used only one of the 817s with the all- mode receiver in the Kenwood TH-F6A tri-band HT. I bought this radio a few weeks ago, using the $100 Kenwood voucher I won at the AMSAT Symposium a couple of months ago (thanks to Kenwood and the Symposium organizers in the Chicago area for that, and all of the prizes they had on offer), mainly to make use of the all-mode receiver to shrink the size of my SSB satellite station this way. The 817's SSB receiver at 2m and 70cm is better than the all-mode receiver in the TH-F6A, but the little HT works OK. The HT makes a huge impression on the audience, seeing an FT-817 and an HT as the station I'm using for SSB satellite work. It will go in my carry-on bag with the other stuff I take on trips where I work satellites. The crowds - buyers and sellers - were larger yesterday than in the past several years. At 0615 local (1315 UTC, about an hour before sunrise), there was a line almost a half-mile (almost a km) long to get into the hamfest. Traffic was backed out onto a street and almost all the way to a freeway interchange, just to get into the hamfest in the dark! It's been a long time since I've seen that at a Phoenix-area hamfest. Along with W7JPI and WA6DIR, a couple of other satellite regulars stopped by my AMSAT table - John N7JK, and Rick K7TEJ. Thanks to the Superstation Amateur Radio Club for providing AMSAT a space at their hamfest! If anyone who worked WD9EWK during the hamfest wants a QSL card, please e-mail me with the QSO details. I'll get a card out to you, if you're in the log. Thanks again to all, and 73! Patrick WD9EWK/VA7EWK http://www.wd9ewk.net/ ___ 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] SO67 040oUT
Anyone planning on working the SO-67 pass at 0400UT tonight? Clear Skies Rick Tejera Editor SACnews, Public Outreach Coordinator Saguaro Astronomy Club Phoenix, Arizona www.saguaroastro.org <http://www.saguaroastro.org/> saguaroas...@cox.net K7TEJ, AMSAT 38452 ___ 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: WD9EWK @ Mesa AZ hamfest, Saturday (4 December)
Patrick,I'll see you there. Sent from my iPod Rick Tejera Editor, SACnews Saguaro Astronomy Club www.saguaroastro.org K7TEJ On Dec 1, 2010, at 21:41, "Patrick STODDARD \(WD9EWK/VA7EWK\)" wrote: > Hi! > > I will have an AMSAT table at the Superstition Amateur Radio > Club's hamfest in Mesa, Arizona, on Saturday, 4 December 2010. > The hamfest will be in the southwest parking lot of Mesa > Community College, along Dobson Road between Southern Avenue > and the US-60 freeway. This is a half-day hamfest, starting > early in the morning and wrapping up by noon. > > During the hamfest, WD9EWK will be on several satellites for > on-air demonstrations, FM and SSB. If you hear me on the air > Saturday morning, please feel free to give me a call. If you > work WD9EWK and would like a QSL card, please e-mail me with > the QSO details to check against my log. If you're in the log, > I'll send a card. > > 73! > > > > > > > Patrick WD9EWK/VA7EWK > http://www.wd9ewk.net/ > > > ___ > 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] Re: Ragchewing on AO-51
The early passes on AO-51 for me occur just as I'm getting ready for work. That being said, I do enjoy the LATE passes on SO-50 when they occur and the late passes on SO-67 when it's available to NA. Form DM33 (Arizona) passes after 2000 Local are generally open. A few nights a go I had a Nice QSO with Kerry, WC7V on birds. It is refreshing to get more than the usual exchange of calls & grids. BTW, SO-67 is a nice bird to work with a hand held. With the continuous carrier it's easy to stay on the bird. Clear Skies Rick Tejera Editor SACnews, Public Outreach Coordinator Saguaro Astronomy Club Phoenix, Arizona www.saguaroastro.org saguaroas...@cox.net K7TEJ, AMSAT 38452 -Original Message- From: amsat-bb-boun...@amsat.org [mailto:amsat-bb-boun...@amsat.org] On Behalf Of John Neeley Sent: Wednesday, December 01, 2010 13:36 To: Patrick Farcon; amsat-bb@amsat.org Subject: [amsat-bb] Re: Ragchewing on AO-51 Sounds like Loren, K7CWQ standing out on his driveway in a snowstorm, heh...course he did make WAS & VUCC using his HT and Arrow all on FM.hearty youngster I must say...hi.. John W6ZKH From: Patrick Farcon To: "amsat-bb@amsat.org" Sent: Wed, December 1, 2010 12:24:25 PM Subject: [amsat-bb] Re: Ragchewing on AO-51 I agree with you John. My schedule at work often only makes the dreadfully early morning passes before 6am possible for me. I have often spoken with Craig W1MED and Carm WO3T roundtable style in the early mornings. Now if I could only figure how to stay warm at those hours since I am still using a portable setup. Lol! 73, Pat N2VYT Sent from my iPad ___ 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] Re: KD8KSN/8 EN70 Monday
I often set up in the parking lot of my office, which happens to be right across the street from Scottsdale Airport, a busy corporate jet field. It took about 3 days in a row before someone asked me what I was doing. They took me up on my offer to let them plug in to listen to the pass once I told them. I don't particularly worry about it as I have my license on me if someone in law enforcement asks what I'm doing. I also would not operate from an area that I don't have permission or a right to be on. I also geocache, a hobby that often requires stealth and found that and orange workers safety vest, hardhat and a clipboard go a long way to giving the impression that you A) are at work, b) have some kind of authority to be where you are. On the lighter side I was working AO27 from my front yard once and when my next door neighbor asked, I couldn't pass up the opportunity to tell him I was contacting the Mother Ship. It was worth the look on his face. Clear Skies Rick Tejera Editor SACnews, Public Outreach Coordinator Saguaro Astronomy Club Phoenix, Arizona www.saguaroastro.org saguaroas...@cox.net K7TEJ, AMSAT 38452 -Original Message- From: amsat-bb-boun...@amsat.org [mailto:amsat-bb-boun...@amsat.org] On Behalf Of Edward R. Cole Sent: Monday, November 29, 2010 15:13 To: Zachary Beougher; amsat-bb@amsat.org Subject: [amsat-bb] Re: KD8KSN/8 EN70 Monday At 12:37 PM 11/29/2010, Zachary Beougher wrote: >I apologize if there were any stations looking for me on HO68 >today. We ended up leaving Troy sooner than I thought. Even though >I wanted to get on HO68, I think it worked out best that we left >early - I was receiving several questioning looks from employees >coming out of their offices to see what I was up to along with >pedestrians and people driving by. If anyone has any tips on how to >make yourself not "stick out like a sore thumb", I sure would >appreciate it! =) 73! Zack KD8KSN -snip Ha! Well Arrow waving is bound to attract attention. So buy some dark sunglasses, wear dark or gray dress clothes, black shoes, and drive a black suburban with plain-wall tires and no fancy wheels (aka gov't car). Pad under your left arm under your suit jacket so it looks like you are "carrying". I'll bet that would do it? People will conspicuously avoid contact. 73, Ed - KL7UW, WD2XSH/45 == BP40IQ 500 KHz - 10-GHz www.kl7uw.com EME: 144-800*w, 432-100w, 1296-testing*, 3400-winter? DUBUS Magazine USA Rep dubus...@hotmail.com == *temp not in service ___ 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
