[amsat-bb] LituanicaSAT-1 status update
Dear friends, FM transponder is OFF, it's mission is completed, thank you for all the good responses. Based on this there will be more projects in the future making benefit for HAM people of the World. Currently only telemetry packets are to transmit data every 15 seconds. On-board temperature is rising and the altitude is being lost quickly therefore some peculiarities due to changing thermal environment can occur. Would appreciate any of your reports tracking last orbits of LituanicaSAT-1. Thank you for all of your support! Vytenis B. ___ Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author. Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite program! Subscription settings: http://amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb
[amsat-bb] Lituanicasat-1 not heard
Lituanicasat-1 was not heard on the 1245utc pass over the SW United States. It was on for that pass yesterday and N5HYP was worked from DM43. The current keps had it at 234KM. 73, John K8YSE/7 ___ Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of 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] Lituanicasat-1 not heard
Gintautas Sulskus from the LituanicaSAT (LO-78) team will be giving a presentation on the satellite tomorrow from 11:45-12:15 BST which is 10:45-11:15 GMT. The presentation will be streamed on the web athttp://www.batc.tv/streams/amsat2014 Trevor M5AKA AMSAT-UK Website http://amsat-uk.org/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/amsatuk Twitter https://twitter.com/AMSAT_UK On Friday, 25 July 2014, 14:00, j...@papays.com j...@papays.com wrote: Lituanicasat-1 was not heard on the 1245utc pass over the SW United States. It was on for that pass yesterday and N5HYP was worked from DM43. The current keps had it at 234KM. 73, John K8YSE/7 ___ Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of 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] Lituanicasat-1 Working Well
Hi Ted, Add the following line to Doppler.SQF somewhere in the data section (use paste and copy): LO-78,435175.5,145950,FM,FM,NOR,0,0 I don't know whether the frequencies are exact. To check that (while the sat is in range) click the SatPC32 control V to V+, then open menu CAT and with the Downl. Corr. controls correct the downlink frequency and save the found value in Doppler.SQF. You may also add the following line to AmsatNames.SQF: 39569 98067EN LO-78 Then the program will display LITUANICASAT-1 as LO-78 if you use a Keps file that still uses LITUANICASAT-1 as satellite name, for example the Celestrak file cubesat.txt. Both files can be opened and edited from the SatPC32 menu ?, Auxiliary Fies. For detailed instructions read the FAQs file (sect. 1a) with a tutorial by Wayne Estes, W9AE. 73s, Erich, DK1TB Am 05.07.2014 22:28, schrieb Ted: Question: In Satpc32, I have LO-78 showing as a selection but there are no frequencies showing in the CAT window. I did the 'update keps' function but no freqs showing. Is there some other file that needs to be updated? Any help appreciated Ted K7TRK -Original Message- From:amsat-bb-boun...@amsat.org [mailto:amsat-bb-boun...@amsat.org] On Behalf o...@papays.com Sent: Saturday, July 05, 2014 11:21 AM To:amsat-bb@amsat.org Subject: [amsat-bb] Lituanicasat-1 Working Well Lituanicasat-1 was on for the 1755utc pass over Ohio today. N1PCE was the only station heard and worked. It's at 310km now so it won't be up for much longer. Work it while you can. The next pass starts for EN91 at 1928utc and goes through the middle of the US. The footprint is not very big but if you are in it, you'll be able to work it. It fades as it spins but the rate is fairly fast so you can easily make qso's on it. Make sure you have the latest keps as they are changing rapidly as the bird slows down. LITUANICASAT-1 1 39569U 98067EN 14186.49377965 .00413101 0-0 13237-2 0 3882 2 39569 51.6393 352.4578 0004635 267.8164 186.1070 15.89402291 19933 145.95 up and 435175.5 down 67Hz PL. 73, John K8YSE ___ Sent viaamsat...@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of 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 viaamsat...@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of 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] Lituanicasat-1 Working Well
Finally had first QSO on this bird, My friend Luis CT2GOY who live 2km from my house :) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ogHOTN0JB4U 73 Fabiano CT7ABD On Sun, Jul 6, 2014 at 8:25 AM, Erich Eichmann erich.eichm...@t-online.de wrote: Hi Ted, Add the following line to Doppler.SQF somewhere in the data section (use paste and copy): LO-78,435175.5,145950,FM,FM,NOR,0,0 I don't know whether the frequencies are exact. To check that (while the sat is in range) click the SatPC32 control V to V+, then open menu CAT and with the Downl. Corr. controls correct the downlink frequency and save the found value in Doppler.SQF. You may also add the following line to AmsatNames.SQF: 39569 98067EN LO-78 Then the program will display LITUANICASAT-1 as LO-78 if you use a Keps file that still uses LITUANICASAT-1 as satellite name, for example the Celestrak file cubesat.txt. Both files can be opened and edited from the SatPC32 menu ?, Auxiliary Fies. For detailed instructions read the FAQs file (sect. 1a) with a tutorial by Wayne Estes, W9AE. 73s, Erich, DK1TB Am 05.07.2014 22:28, schrieb Ted: Question: In Satpc32, I have LO-78 showing as a selection but there are no frequencies showing in the CAT window. I did the 'update keps' function but no freqs showing. Is there some other file that needs to be updated? Any help appreciated Ted K7TRK -Original Message- From:amsat-bb-boun...@amsat.org [mailto:amsat-bb-boun...@amsat.org] On Behalf o...@papays.com Sent: Saturday, July 05, 2014 11:21 AM To:amsat-bb@amsat.org Subject: [amsat-bb] Lituanicasat-1 Working Well Lituanicasat-1 was on for the 1755utc pass over Ohio today. N1PCE was the only station heard and worked. It's at 310km now so it won't be up for much longer. Work it while you can. The next pass starts for EN91 at 1928utc and goes through the middle of the US. The footprint is not very big but if you are in it, you'll be able to work it. It fades as it spins but the rate is fairly fast so you can easily make qso's on it. Make sure you have the latest keps as they are changing rapidly as the bird slows down. LITUANICASAT-1 1 39569U 98067EN 14186.49377965 .00413101 0-0 13237-2 0 3882 2 39569 51.6393 352.4578 0004635 267.8164 186.1070 15.89402291 19933 145.95 up and 435175.5 down 67Hz PL. 73, John K8YSE ___ Sent viaamsat...@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of 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 viaamsat...@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of 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] Lituanicasat-1 Working Well
Lituanicasat-1 was on for the 1755utc pass over Ohio today. N1PCE was the only station heard and worked. It's at 310km now so it won't be up for much longer. Work it while you can. The next pass starts for EN91 at 1928utc and goes through the middle of the US. The footprint is not very big but if you are in it, you'll be able to work it. It fades as it spins but the rate is fairly fast so you can easily make qso's on it. Make sure you have the latest keps as they are changing rapidly as the bird slows down. LITUANICASAT-1 1 39569U 98067EN 14186.49377965 .00413101 0-0 13237-2 0 3882 2 39569 51.6393 352.4578 0004635 267.8164 186.1070 15.89402291 19933 145.95 up and 435175.5 down 67Hz PL. 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
Re: [amsat-bb] Lituanicasat-1 Working Well
Question: In Satpc32, I have LO-78 showing as a selection but there are no frequencies showing in the CAT window. I did the 'update keps' function but no freqs showing. Is there some other file that needs to be updated? Any help appreciated Ted K7TRK -Original Message- From: amsat-bb-boun...@amsat.org [mailto:amsat-bb-boun...@amsat.org] On Behalf Of f...@papays.com Sent: Saturday, July 05, 2014 11:21 AM To: amsat-bb@amsat.org Subject: [amsat-bb] Lituanicasat-1 Working Well Lituanicasat-1 was on for the 1755utc pass over Ohio today. N1PCE was the only station heard and worked. It's at 310km now so it won't be up for much longer. Work it while you can. The next pass starts for EN91 at 1928utc and goes through the middle of the US. The footprint is not very big but if you are in it, you'll be able to work it. It fades as it spins but the rate is fairly fast so you can easily make qso's on it. Make sure you have the latest keps as they are changing rapidly as the bird slows down. LITUANICASAT-1 1 39569U 98067EN 14186.49377965 .00413101 0-0 13237-2 0 3882 2 39569 51.6393 352.4578 0004635 267.8164 186.1070 15.89402291 19933 145.95 up and 435175.5 down 67Hz PL. 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
Re: [amsat-bb] Lituanicasat-1 Working Well
You need to enter the up- and downlink frequencies and mode into the Doppler.SQF file, which you can edit by clicking the ? on the menu bar, and then Auxiliary Files. Note that the satellite name in the doppler file must exactly match the satellite name in the keps. You must also enter the subtone info into the SubTone.SQF file. Again, the satellite name must match. (You can just copy the data from the first entry for SO-50). 73, George, KA3HSW - Original Message - From: Ted k7trkra...@charter.net To: f...@papays.com; amsat-bb@amsat.org Sent: Saturday, July 05, 2014 3:28 PM Subject: Re: [amsat-bb] Lituanicasat-1 Working Well Question: In Satpc32, I have LO-78 showing as a selection but there are no frequencies showing in the CAT window. I did the 'update keps' function but no freqs showing. Is there some other file that needs to be updated? Any help appreciated Ted K7TRK -Original Message- From: amsat-bb-boun...@amsat.org [mailto:amsat-bb-boun...@amsat.org] On Behalf Of f...@papays.com Sent: Saturday, July 05, 2014 11:21 AM To: amsat-bb@amsat.org Subject: [amsat-bb] Lituanicasat-1 Working Well Lituanicasat-1 was on for the 1755utc pass over Ohio today. N1PCE was the only station heard and worked. It's at 310km now so it won't be up for much longer. Work it while you can. The next pass starts for EN91 at 1928utc and goes through the middle of the US. The footprint is not very big but if you are in it, you'll be able to work it. It fades as it spins but the rate is fairly fast so you can easily make qso's on it. Make sure you have the latest keps as they are changing rapidly as the bird slows down. LITUANICASAT-1 1 39569U 98067EN 14186.49377965 .00413101 0-0 13237-2 0 3882 2 39569 51.6393 352.4578 0004635 267.8164 186.1070 15.89402291 19933 145.95 up and 435175.5 down 67Hz PL. 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 --- This email is free from viruses and malware because avast! Antivirus protection is active. http://www.avast.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
[amsat-bb] LituanicaSAT-1 talk at International Space Colloquium
There will be a presentation on the LituanicaSAT-1 CubeSat by Gintautas Sulskus at 12pm BST (1100 GMT) on Saturday, July 26 at the AMSAT-UK International Space Colloquium which takes place at the Holiday Inn, Guildford, GU2 7XZ. The event is open to all, admittance £10 per day, further details at http://amsat-uk.org/colloquium/colloquium-2014/ Trevor M5AKA AMSAT-UK Website http://amsat-uk.org/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/amsatuk Twitter https://twitter.com/AMSAT_UK ___ Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author. Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite program! Subscription settings: http://amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb
[amsat-bb] Lituanicasat-1
Hi We had a good pass of Lituanicasat-1 a few minutes ago , transponder on , nice signal , nobody there , only me calling. 73 PY5LF Luciano Fabricio Curitiba-PR-BR GG54jm http://www.qrz.com/db/PY5LF ___ Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author. Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite program! Subscription settings: http://amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb
Re: [amsat-bb] LituanicaSat-1 this evening
As it turned out, I jinxed myself with that post. Stood at the ready during the pass and heard nada Thought maybe the transponder was turned offAt about the midway point I noticed one of the micro-coax connection points to my (uhf) yagi was broken. Will have to fix that ah well. If it wasn't for bad luck, I wouldn't have no luck at all ~ Albert King 73, Chris KQ2RP ___ Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author. Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite program! Subscription settings: http://amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb
[amsat-bb] Lituanicasat-1
Hi Lituanicasat with telemetry only now 15:39UTC over Brazil. 73 PY5LF Luciano Fabricio Curitiba-PR-BR GG54jm http://www.qrz.com/db/PY5LF ___ Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author. Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite program! Subscription settings: http://amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb
[amsat-bb] LituanicaSat-1 this evening
FYI, I will try to be on the transponder during this evening's 2314z pass. It's an 80 degree pass here in NJ. I'll be handheld using my VX-5R and homebrew dual yagi and homebrew diplexer. I hope some others (beside Paul! ;-) ) will join me. 73, Chris KQ2RP ___ Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of 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] LituanicaSat-1 this evening
Nothing heard here on that pass. Were you on? Bill ___ Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of 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] LituanicaSat-1 this evening
Worked KO6TZ, WØDHB, WA4NVM and KD8CAO on the 0045Z pass. Glenn AA5PK -Original Message- From: Bill Acito Sent: Sunday, June 08, 2014 7:53 PM To: amsat-bb@amsat.org Subject: Re: [amsat-bb] LituanicaSat-1 this evening Nothing heard here on that pass. Were you on? Bill ___ Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of 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] LituanicaSat-1 this evening
02:20z pass sounded like SO-50! Heard KO6TZ and a few others, and I think I worked NU6O / CN70 - the satellite crossed through North right at the time of the QSO and the rotor decided it had to spin around, so I lost his reply. Nice satellite! Greg KO6TH / CM98 Glenn Miller - AA5PK wrote: Worked KO6TZ, WØDHB, WA4NVM and KD8CAO on the 0045Z pass. Glenn AA5PK -Original Message- From: Bill Acito Sent: Sunday, June 08, 2014 7:53 PM To: amsat-bb@amsat.org Subject: Re: [amsat-bb] LituanicaSat-1 this evening Nothing heard here on that pass. Were you on? Bill ___ Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of 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] LituanicaSat-1 / LO-78 back to CW FM beacon
During the 0350Z pass, it appears that batteries discharged and LO-78 has reverted to CW FM. Telemetry indicates battery voltage of 6.9 Volts, and I believe it needs to recharge to 7.4 before the transponder is active. 73, Ken, W7KKE ___ Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author. Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite program! Subscription settings: http://amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb
[amsat-bb] LituanicaSAT 1
I was just on the 22:53Z pass of LituanicaSAT 1. Only person there. Called a few people to drum up a contact. The audio was excellent and very strong on a 22 degree elevation pass using an Arrow II antenna. Was everyone watching for a triple crown winner? Rick -- Sent from Rick's gmail account ___ Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of 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] LituanicaSAT 1
Yup. Should've been talking to you, though. br/br/73, Jeff WB2SYKbr/SYRACUSE FN13xca href=https://overview.mail.yahoo.com?.src=iOS;br/br/Sent from Yahoo Mail for iPhone/a ___ Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of 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] LituanicaSAT-1 update
Dear radio amateurs, The LituanicaSAT-1 transponder is currently on and should remain so. General rule to find out if the transponder is working at the moment is following: if you can hear CW FM beacon on 437.275 MHz it means that transponder is off, if you cannot hear it - transponder is on. 73 de LY1LM Geriausi linkėjimai / Best Regards, Laurynas On Thu, Jun 5, 2014 at 10:53 PM, Laurynas Mačiulis aviator...@gmail.com wrote: Dear amateur radio operators, Apparently the satellite had not reset as was scheduled on June 5, 0100z and the transponder remained on for the rest of today. After today's pass over Lithuania we left the transponder working again and put the satellite to safe mode (no telemetry) to save some power for transponder operations, so please enjoy and use it. Next update in 24 h. 73 de LY1LM ___ Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author. Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite program! Subscription settings: http://amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb
[amsat-bb] LituanicaSAT-1 update
Dear amateur radio operators, Apparently the satellite had not reset as was scheduled on June 5, 0100z and the transponder remained on for the rest of today. After today's pass over Lithuania we left the transponder working again and put the satellite to safe mode (no telemetry) to save some power for transponder operations, so please enjoy and use it. Next update in 24 h. 73 de LY1LM ___ Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of 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] LituanicaSAT-1 FM Transponder Report 04-Jun-2014 UTC
Dear radio amateurs, A courtesy notice that LituanicaSAT-1 transponder will be operative until June 5, 0100z. At about this time period a scheduled reset should occur and both CW FM beacon on 437.275 MHz and 9k6 baud telemetry on 437.545 MHz should be heard. We encourage you to send reports to find out how reduction in sunlight will affect satellites power budget. Next update and transponder operating schedule will be issued in 24h. 73 de LY1LM Geriausi linkėjimai / Best Regards, Laurynas On Wed, Jun 4, 2014 at 7:31 AM, Patrick STODDARD (WD9EWK/VA7EWK) amsat...@wd9ewk.net wrote: Hi again! I was on the last LituanicaSAT-1 pass starting around 0337 UTC. I heard three other stations during the pass - Nestor K6JTT in San Diego, Dave W0DHB in Colorado, and Glenn AA5PK in west Texas. We all worked each other. This was a higher pass for me here in DM43bn, with maximum elevation of 29 degrees. Late in this pass, I heard the CW ID and recorded voice. I will send a separate report to LY5H including MP3 files with the audio from both passes I worked tonight. I hope the FM transponder can be activated again, while the satellite is still in orbit. This was fun! 73! Patrick WD9EWK/VA7EWK http://www.wd9ewk.net/ On Wed, Jun 4, 2014 at 2:41 AM, Paul Stoetzer n...@arrl.net wrote: Good evening, I was on two passes of LituanicaSAT-1 over North America this evening. Signals sounded good, though I noted that the uplink sensitivity makes it difficult to work with just five watts of power output to a handheld antenna, except at higher elevations. My signal was in and out except at the middle of both passes. I neglected to make fine tuning adjustments on the uplink for Doppler as I had on previous passes. That might have made a difference had I done that. On the first pass, around 0031 UTC, KC9ELU in Indiana was the only station heard and worked. On the second pass, around 0207 UTC, KC9ELU was worked again as was KB1PVH in Massachusetts. Also heard were W0DHB in Colorado and KK4VAU in Tennessee. 73, Paul Stoetzer, N8HM Washington, DC (FM18lv) ___ Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of 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] LituanicaSAT-1 FM Transponder Report 04-Jun-2014 UTC
Quoting Laurynas Mačiulis who wrote on Wed 2014-06-04 at 22:38: A courtesy notice that LituanicaSAT-1 transponder will be operative until June 5, 0100z. I had to try the last pass before that moment in JO22nc (and the first pass in a while at a usable time for me). Heard at least two QSOs but couldn't really make out the call signs. Tried CQ two times but no response (and I was probably double with some other user one time). Sofar I never managed to even hear this sat so this is an improvement. I hope there will be further chances of using it. (minutes before that one ARTSAT1 was scheduled to pass but heard nothing) Koos van den Hout PD4KH -- Koos van den Hout, PGP keyid DSS/1024 0xF0D7C263 via keyservers k...@kzdoos.xs4all.nl Visit the site about books with reviews http://idefix.net/ http://www.virtualbookcase.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
[amsat-bb] LituanicaSAT-1 FM Transponder Report 04-Jun-2014 UTC
Good evening, I was on two passes of LituanicaSAT-1 over North America this evening. Signals sounded good, though I noted that the uplink sensitivity makes it difficult to work with just five watts of power output to a handheld antenna, except at higher elevations. My signal was in and out except at the middle of both passes. I neglected to make fine tuning adjustments on the uplink for Doppler as I had on previous passes. That might have made a difference had I done that. On the first pass, around 0031 UTC, KC9ELU in Indiana was the only station heard and worked. On the second pass, around 0207 UTC, KC9ELU was worked again as was KB1PVH in Massachusetts. Also heard were W0DHB in Colorado and KK4VAU in Tennessee. 73, Paul Stoetzer, N8HM Washington, DC (FM18lv) ___ Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of 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] LituanicaSAT-1 FM Transponder Report 04-Jun-2014 UTC
Hi Paul! I was on the pass that started out here at 0202 UTC, and worked W0DHB in Colorado followed by N5ZNL in Mississippi before the satellite went behind the mountains to the east of the Phoenix area. I was in my back yard, using an Icom IC-2820H at 15W into an Elk log periodic, using narrow FM on the uplink. I did not hear you or KK4VAU come on the transponder. This was a pass from the south to the east, with maximum elevation for my location (DM43bn) of 13 degrees. This satellite seems like a cross between SO-67 and what the ISS cross-band repeater was like, the few times it was in a V/U configuration instead of the more common U/V configuration. I had to wait for the repeater's squelch tail to drop before I could hear myself through the transponder, and - with the lower orbit - adjusting for Doppler is very important. Narrow FM is a must, and I was able to deal with the 5 kHz tuning steps on the IC-2820H when trying to talk through the transponder. I plan on trying the next pass, which should start around 0336-0337 UTC. This will come up from my west and wrap around to the north, going up to a maximum elevation of 29 degrees. Meanwhile, time to make a request (or make another request) of the ARRL to add this satellite to the LOTW system. 73! Patrick WD9EWK/VA7EWK http://www.wd9ewk.net/ On Wed, Jun 4, 2014 at 2:41 AM, Paul Stoetzer n...@arrl.net wrote: Good evening, I was on two passes of LituanicaSAT-1 over North America this evening. Signals sounded good, though I noted that the uplink sensitivity makes it difficult to work with just five watts of power output to a handheld antenna, except at higher elevations. My signal was in and out except at the middle of both passes. I neglected to make fine tuning adjustments on the uplink for Doppler as I had on previous passes. That might have made a difference had I done that. On the first pass, around 0031 UTC, KC9ELU in Indiana was the only station heard and worked. On the second pass, around 0207 UTC, KC9ELU was worked again as was KB1PVH in Massachusetts. Also heard were W0DHB in Colorado and KK4VAU in Tennessee. 73, Paul Stoetzer, N8HM Washington, DC (FM18lv) ___ Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of 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] LituanicaSAT-1 FM Transponder Report 04-Jun-2014 UTC
Hi again! I was on the last LituanicaSAT-1 pass starting around 0337 UTC. I heard three other stations during the pass - Nestor K6JTT in San Diego, Dave W0DHB in Colorado, and Glenn AA5PK in west Texas. We all worked each other. This was a higher pass for me here in DM43bn, with maximum elevation of 29 degrees. Late in this pass, I heard the CW ID and recorded voice. I will send a separate report to LY5H including MP3 files with the audio from both passes I worked tonight. I hope the FM transponder can be activated again, while the satellite is still in orbit. This was fun! 73! Patrick WD9EWK/VA7EWK http://www.wd9ewk.net/ On Wed, Jun 4, 2014 at 2:41 AM, Paul Stoetzer n...@arrl.net wrote: Good evening, I was on two passes of LituanicaSAT-1 over North America this evening. Signals sounded good, though I noted that the uplink sensitivity makes it difficult to work with just five watts of power output to a handheld antenna, except at higher elevations. My signal was in and out except at the middle of both passes. I neglected to make fine tuning adjustments on the uplink for Doppler as I had on previous passes. That might have made a difference had I done that. On the first pass, around 0031 UTC, KC9ELU in Indiana was the only station heard and worked. On the second pass, around 0207 UTC, KC9ELU was worked again as was KB1PVH in Massachusetts. Also heard were W0DHB in Colorado and KK4VAU in Tennessee. 73, Paul Stoetzer, N8HM Washington, DC (FM18lv) ___ Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of 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] LituanicaSAT-1 Transponder Off
CW Telemetry beacon, as decoded by FLDIGI here in CM98 on the 6/2 0600z pass. My rotor controller doesn't do flipped operation, so the 3rd frame got trashed by the rotor needing to swing around as the satellite passed through North. Some errors in the frames, but for the most part, during the frame itself, the signal was full quieting. It seemed like the very front of the frame (call sign?) was at a low power setting, then jumped up for the main part, and then at the end a few dits, seconds apart, at low power. This was my second attempt (first success) at copying the beacon. Hope this helps, Greg KO6TH TRETET W 3 1 S NS 3 E SS* EEEI I IV E ESITT S*EEHIEH**WAE*H ERESITVE * *I GI ZIEHTU IG Y 5 N V 4 6 4 4 3 1 3 7 8 7 4 C 0 1 7 0 1 2 4 T P 3 1 S 6 E AA EIH EET * *I T IEE THISI8 Y 5 N A ST EH * N1IM 7 8 7 4 C 0 1 7 0 1 2 4 T P 3 1 S 6 3 E SE ES SU T ET ERZ Y HE N V 4 6 E U 4 3 T 3 7 EE*EEE *III* 5HEN E G*G 0 0 N ATO AAW2 4 T P 3 I REDA E E5EI Paul Stoetzer wrote: Here is the telemetry frame decoded at about 0124Z in Washington, DC, USA (FM18lv): ly5n v 427 372 370 85 c 014 0124 t p 31 s 6 3 73, Paul Stoetzer, N8HM Washington, DC (FM18lv) On Sun, Jun 1, 2014 at 9:29 PM, Paul Stoetzer n...@arrl.net wrote: Good evening, It appears that the LituanicaSAT-1 FM transponder was off over North America at 0121Z. Strong signals were heard from the FM morse beacon. I will listen to my recording and decode the telemetry. 73, Paul Stoetzer, N8HM Washington, DC (FM18lv) ___ Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of 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] LituanicaSAT-1 FM Transponder Report From Washington, DC
I was the only person on the 0855Z pass over North America. Maximum elevation was 70 degrees. The satellite still sounded good. I again noted that Narrow FM and making the fine adjustments for Doppler on the uplink worked better. Downlink signals were stronger than SO-50, likely due to the lower orbit. I will try again on 2-Jun at 0121Z and 0256Z. Audio from the pass is here: https://soundcloud.com/paul-stoetzer/lituanicasat-1-0855z-01-jun-2014 73, Paul Stoetzer, N8HM Washington, DC (FM18lv) On Sat, May 31, 2014 at 11:04 PM, Paul Stoetzer n...@arrl.net wrote: Here is the audio I captured on the 0232Z pass over North America. https://soundcloud.com/paul-stoetzer/lituanicasat-1-0232z-01-jun-2014mp3 73, Paul Stoetzer, N8HM Washington, DC (FM18lv) On Sat, May 31, 2014 at 10:48 PM, Paul Stoetzer n...@arrl.net wrote: Just worked the last pass, a 70 degree maximum elevation pass over Washington, DC. The satellite sounded good with strong signals. Lots of interference on the uplink made things challenging. I worked KK4VAU in Tennessee and KQ2RP in New Jersey. Also heard AA5PK and N5AFV, both in Texas. 73, Paul Stoetzer, N8HM Washington, DC, USA (FM18lv) On Sat, May 31, 2014 at 9:27 PM, Paul Stoetzer n...@arrl.net wrote: Good evening, I heard the CW ID, voice message, and my own downlink briefly on a 6 degree maximum elevation pass in Washington, DC (FM18lv) at about 0058Z on 1-Jun-2014 until my receive was unfortunately wiped out by my preamp battery dying. Next pass at 0232Z is a much higher elevation pass and I will have my preamp battery charged! The station here is 2 FT-817s, an Elk handheld LPDA, and a High Sierra MIcrowave LNAA432 preamp. I was operating on my balcony with an excellent view of the southern horizon. I used Narrow FM on the uplink and that seemed to work out better for getting into the satellite than my last attempt on 1-May. Here is the audio from the pass: https://soundcloud.com/paul-stoetzer/lituanicasat-1-in-washington-dc-usa-fm18lv-0058z-01-jun-2014 73, Paul Stoetzer, N8HM Washington, DC, USA (FM18lv) ___ Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of 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] LituanicaSAT-1 FM Transponder Report From Washington, DC
Unfortunately I did not listen for the CW beacon. Sorry! 73, Paul, N8HM On Sun, Jun 1, 2014 at 6:37 AM, Laurynas Mačiulis aviator...@gmail.com wrote: Hello Paul, Many thanks for your reports! Maybe you have also made a record of the CW telemetry during the last pass? It is interesting to know the battery voltage level. We may have to power off the CW beacon during the next pass over Lithuania on 2100z to save some power. Geriausi linkėjimai / Best Regards, Laurynas On Sun, Jun 1, 2014 at 12:13 PM, Paul Stoetzer n...@arrl.net wrote: I was the only person on the 0855Z pass over North America. Maximum elevation was 70 degrees. The satellite still sounded good. I again noted that Narrow FM and making the fine adjustments for Doppler on the uplink worked better. Downlink signals were stronger than SO-50, likely due to the lower orbit. I will try again on 2-Jun at 0121Z and 0256Z. Audio from the pass is here: https://soundcloud.com/paul-stoetzer/lituanicasat-1-0855z-01-jun-2014 73, Paul Stoetzer, N8HM Washington, DC (FM18lv) On Sat, May 31, 2014 at 11:04 PM, Paul Stoetzer n...@arrl.net wrote: Here is the audio I captured on the 0232Z pass over North America. https://soundcloud.com/paul-stoetzer/lituanicasat-1-0232z-01-jun-2014mp3 73, Paul Stoetzer, N8HM Washington, DC (FM18lv) On Sat, May 31, 2014 at 10:48 PM, Paul Stoetzer n...@arrl.net wrote: Just worked the last pass, a 70 degree maximum elevation pass over Washington, DC. The satellite sounded good with strong signals. Lots of interference on the uplink made things challenging. I worked KK4VAU in Tennessee and KQ2RP in New Jersey. Also heard AA5PK and N5AFV, both in Texas. 73, Paul Stoetzer, N8HM Washington, DC, USA (FM18lv) On Sat, May 31, 2014 at 9:27 PM, Paul Stoetzer n...@arrl.net wrote: Good evening, I heard the CW ID, voice message, and my own downlink briefly on a 6 degree maximum elevation pass in Washington, DC (FM18lv) at about 0058Z on 1-Jun-2014 until my receive was unfortunately wiped out by my preamp battery dying. Next pass at 0232Z is a much higher elevation pass and I will have my preamp battery charged! The station here is 2 FT-817s, an Elk handheld LPDA, and a High Sierra MIcrowave LNAA432 preamp. I was operating on my balcony with an excellent view of the southern horizon. I used Narrow FM on the uplink and that seemed to work out better for getting into the satellite than my last attempt on 1-May. Here is the audio from the pass: https://soundcloud.com/paul-stoetzer/lituanicasat-1-in-washington-dc-usa-fm18lv-0058z-01-jun-2014 73, Paul Stoetzer, N8HM Washington, DC, USA (FM18lv) ___ Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author. Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite program! Subscription settings: http://amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb
[amsat-bb] LituanicaSAT-1 Transponder Off
Good evening, It appears that the LituanicaSAT-1 FM transponder was off over North America at 0121Z. Strong signals were heard from the FM morse beacon. I will listen to my recording and decode the telemetry. 73, Paul Stoetzer, N8HM Washington, DC (FM18lv) ___ Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of 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] LituanicaSAT-1 Transponder Off
Here is the telemetry frame decoded at about 0124Z in Washington, DC, USA (FM18lv): ly5n v 427 372 370 85 c 014 0124 t p 31 s 6 3 73, Paul Stoetzer, N8HM Washington, DC (FM18lv) On Sun, Jun 1, 2014 at 9:29 PM, Paul Stoetzer n...@arrl.net wrote: Good evening, It appears that the LituanicaSAT-1 FM transponder was off over North America at 0121Z. Strong signals were heard from the FM morse beacon. I will listen to my recording and decode the telemetry. 73, Paul Stoetzer, N8HM Washington, DC (FM18lv) ___ Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author. Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite program! Subscription settings: http://amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb
[amsat-bb] LituanicaSAT-1 FM Transponder Report From Washington, DC
Good evening, I heard the CW ID, voice message, and my own downlink briefly on a 6 degree maximum elevation pass in Washington, DC (FM18lv) at about 0058Z on 1-Jun-2014 until my receive was unfortunately wiped out by my preamp battery dying. Next pass at 0232Z is a much higher elevation pass and I will have my preamp battery charged! The station here is 2 FT-817s, an Elk handheld LPDA, and a High Sierra MIcrowave LNAA432 preamp. I was operating on my balcony with an excellent view of the southern horizon. I used Narrow FM on the uplink and that seemed to work out better for getting into the satellite than my last attempt on 1-May. Here is the audio from the pass: https://soundcloud.com/paul-stoetzer/lituanicasat-1-in-washington-dc-usa-fm18lv-0058z-01-jun-2014 73, Paul Stoetzer, N8HM Washington, DC, USA (FM18lv) ___ Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of 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] LituanicaSAT-1 FM Transponder Report From Washington, DC
Just worked the last pass, a 70 degree maximum elevation pass over Washington, DC. The satellite sounded good with strong signals. Lots of interference on the uplink made things challenging. I worked KK4VAU in Tennessee and KQ2RP in New Jersey. Also heard AA5PK and N5AFV, both in Texas. 73, Paul Stoetzer, N8HM Washington, DC, USA (FM18lv) On Sat, May 31, 2014 at 9:27 PM, Paul Stoetzer n...@arrl.net wrote: Good evening, I heard the CW ID, voice message, and my own downlink briefly on a 6 degree maximum elevation pass in Washington, DC (FM18lv) at about 0058Z on 1-Jun-2014 until my receive was unfortunately wiped out by my preamp battery dying. Next pass at 0232Z is a much higher elevation pass and I will have my preamp battery charged! The station here is 2 FT-817s, an Elk handheld LPDA, and a High Sierra MIcrowave LNAA432 preamp. I was operating on my balcony with an excellent view of the southern horizon. I used Narrow FM on the uplink and that seemed to work out better for getting into the satellite than my last attempt on 1-May. Here is the audio from the pass: https://soundcloud.com/paul-stoetzer/lituanicasat-1-in-washington-dc-usa-fm18lv-0058z-01-jun-2014 73, Paul Stoetzer, N8HM Washington, DC, USA (FM18lv) ___ Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of 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] LituanicaSAT-1 FM Transponder Report From Washington, DC
Here is the audio I captured on the 0232Z pass over North America. https://soundcloud.com/paul-stoetzer/lituanicasat-1-0232z-01-jun-2014mp3 73, Paul Stoetzer, N8HM Washington, DC (FM18lv) On Sat, May 31, 2014 at 10:48 PM, Paul Stoetzer n...@arrl.net wrote: Just worked the last pass, a 70 degree maximum elevation pass over Washington, DC. The satellite sounded good with strong signals. Lots of interference on the uplink made things challenging. I worked KK4VAU in Tennessee and KQ2RP in New Jersey. Also heard AA5PK and N5AFV, both in Texas. 73, Paul Stoetzer, N8HM Washington, DC, USA (FM18lv) On Sat, May 31, 2014 at 9:27 PM, Paul Stoetzer n...@arrl.net wrote: Good evening, I heard the CW ID, voice message, and my own downlink briefly on a 6 degree maximum elevation pass in Washington, DC (FM18lv) at about 0058Z on 1-Jun-2014 until my receive was unfortunately wiped out by my preamp battery dying. Next pass at 0232Z is a much higher elevation pass and I will have my preamp battery charged! The station here is 2 FT-817s, an Elk handheld LPDA, and a High Sierra MIcrowave LNAA432 preamp. I was operating on my balcony with an excellent view of the southern horizon. I used Narrow FM on the uplink and that seemed to work out better for getting into the satellite than my last attempt on 1-May. Here is the audio from the pass: https://soundcloud.com/paul-stoetzer/lituanicasat-1-in-washington-dc-usa-fm18lv-0058z-01-jun-2014 73, Paul Stoetzer, N8HM Washington, DC, USA (FM18lv) ___ Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author. Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite program! Subscription settings: http://amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb
[amsat-bb] LituanicaSAT-1 update
From the LituanicaSAT-1 Facebook page: Most probably spontaneous reboot was caused by Watchdog timeout due to accidental radio interference on I2C bus. Currently everything seems fine, batteries are charging. Next transponder test in a couple of days, thank you for your support! https://www.facebook.com/Lituanicasat1/photos/a.262860257183583.1073741825.251553698314239/461862077283399/?type=1theater Trevor M5AKA AMSAT-UK Website http://amsat-uk.org/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/amsatuk Twitter https://twitter.com/AMSAT_UK ___ Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author. Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite program! Subscription settings: http://amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb
[amsat-bb] LituanicaSAT-1 Telemetry Reports Requested
The LituanicaSAT-1 team ask for telemetry reports, see http://amsat-uk.org/2014/05/18/lituanicasat-1-telemetry-reports-requested/ Trevor M5AKA AMSAT-UK Website http://amsat-uk.org/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/amsatuk Twitter https://twitter.com/AMSAT_UK ___ Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author. Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite program! Subscription settings: http://amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb
[amsat-bb] LITUANICASAT-1 experience
I tried the satellite four times today, the 17th, and wish I had used my cheap Chinese radio that has narrowband FM transmitter capabilities. From what I understand the the satellite losing the signal due to over deviation makes a lot of sense. Was able to trigger the ID on all the passes I tried with no sound from me but no Qs. I guess we all need to talk softly. Hope we have a few more chances to use this bird before it's orbit decays. 73 all Tom, N5HYP ___ Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author. Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite program! Subscription settings: http://amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb
[amsat-bb] LituanicaSAT-1 FM Transponder Active This Weekend
See http://amsat-uk.org/2014/05/16/lituanicasat-1-fm-transponder-active-all-weekend/ Trevor M5AKA AMSAT-UK Website http://amsat-uk.org/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/amsatuk Twitter https://twitter.com/AMSAT_UK ___ Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author. Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite program! Subscription settings: http://amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb
[amsat-bb] LituanicaSAT-1 Update + Atlas V + ISS
LituanicaSAT-1 Update May 14, 2014 http://amsat-uk.org/2014/05/14/lituanicasat-1-update-may-14-2014/ 434 MHz balloons have a role in STEM Education http://amsat-uk.org/2014/05/11/434-mhz-balloons-have-a-role-in-stem-education/ FUNcube-1 AO-73 satellite SSB signal test http://amsat-uk.org/2014/05/10/funcube-1-ao-73-satellite-signal-test/ Atlas V rocket - Russia Today story - Russia’s deputy PM Dmitry Rogozin said that Moscow is banning Washington from using Russian-made rocket engines http://rt.com/news/158680-russia-usa-rocket-gps/ Daily Telegraph newspaper - Russia to ban US from using Space Station over Ukraine sanctions http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/worldnews/europe/russia/10828964/Russia-to-ban-US-from-using-Space-Station-over-Ukraine-sanctions.html Trevor M5AKA AMSAT-UK Website http://amsat-uk.org/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/amsatuk Twitter https://twitter.com/AMSAT_UK ___ Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author. Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite program! Subscription settings: http://amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb
[amsat-bb] LituanicaSAT-1 reboot test - reports requested
From the LituanicaSAT-1 team. 73 Trevor M5AKA Dear radio amateurs, I would like to notify that after a one month of uninterrupted and stable operation of LituanicaSAT-1 we have decided to perform watchdog operational test. As a consequence the satellite should have rebooted today at about midday European time and both CW FM beacon on 437.275 MHz and FSK packet telemetry on 437.544 MHz should be on at least until tomorrow 8:00 UTC. We yet have no confirmation about that and would be grateful for any of your reports. 73! Laurynas Maciulis, LY1LM ___ Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author. Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite program! Subscription settings: http://amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb
[amsat-bb] Lituanicasat-1 Beacon Heard
I listened to the signal on CW between 1957 and 1959 today here in DO33. It was somewhat fainter than the previous pass with some more background noise. Towards the end of the window, I switched over to FM and heard it for a few seconds as well before I lost the signal behind my apartment building. The signal faded once in a while, though that might have been because I was tuning my FT-817 manually and may not have kept up with the Doppler shift. 73s Bernhard VA6BMJ @ DO33FL ___ Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author. Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite program! Subscription settings: http://amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb
[amsat-bb] LituanicaSat-1 OSCAR
Hi all, wouldn't it be fair to assign an OSCAR number to LituanicaSat-1? 73 Mike DK3WN ___ Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author. Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite program! Subscription settings: http://amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb
[amsat-bb] LituanicaSAT-1
Hi The LituanicaSAT-1 has just passed over South America working nicely . Only the signal is a little weak . 73 PY5LF Luciano Fabricio Curitiba-PR-BR GG54jm http://www.qrz.com/db/PY5LF http://www.qrz.com/db/PY5LF ___ Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author. Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite program! Subscription settings: http://amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb
[amsat-bb] LituanicaSat-1 transponder remains on
Received an email from the LituanicaSat-1 control ops that transponder remains on today and we're welcome to use it. During a late morning west coast pass I was able to access the transponder using the 67 Hz PL and the downlink sounded very good using Yagis, with some slow QSB probably due to tumbling. It seems to have a very good receiver and only a few Watts were required to achieve full quieting. 73, Ken, W7KKE CN75xa ___ Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author. Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite program! Subscription settings: http://amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb
[amsat-bb] LituanicaSat-1 follow-up
To amplify my last email, here’s the frequencies I was using for LituanticaSat-1 transponder test (object 39569): Downlink 435.176 MHz FM Uplink 145.950 MHz FM (PL 67.0) 73, Ken, W7KKE ___ Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author. Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite program! Subscription settings: http://amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb
[amsat-bb] LituanicaSat-1
Worked K8YSE/7, AC0RA and CO6CBF on the recent LS-1 pass. Keps are off as Doppler was difficult to track and I copied the satellite to -3.5 degrees. Sounds good using NFM. 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
[amsat-bb] LituanicaSat-1 over Brazil
FM repeater on at 23:15 UTC ! orbit #976 http://www.qsl.net/py4zbz/lituanicasat1a.wav 73 de Roland PY4ZBZ ___ Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author. Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite program! Subscription settings: http://amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb
[amsat-bb] LituanicaSAT-1 FM transponder active May 1
LituanicaSAT-1 FM transponder active May 1 http://amsat-uk.org/2014/04/30/lituanicasat-1-fm-transponder-active-may-1/ KickSat Sprites – Final Preparation http://amsat-uk.org/2014/04/29/kicksat-sprites-final-preparation/ Ham Radio Earth-Moon-Earth Art Event on Google+ Hangout http://amsat-uk.org/2014/04/28/ham-radio-earth-moon-earth-art-event-on-google-hangout/ Ofcom: Interference to 2400 MHz from LTE http://amsat-uk.org/2014/04/28/ofcom-interference-to-2400-mhz-from-lte/ BRICsat to carry 28 MHz PSK31 transponder http://amsat-uk.org/2014/04/27/bricsat-to-carry-28-mhz-psk31-transponder/ DX-1 Microsatellite to launch from Baikonur http://amsat-uk.org/2014/04/27/dx-1-microsatellite-baikonur/ UK CubeSat Workshop: Student Research Pitches http://amsat-uk.org/2014/04/25/uk-cubesat-workshop-student-research-pitches/ GS3PYE/P Isle of Lewis from April 26 http://amsat-uk.org/2014/04/24/gs3pyep-isle-of-lewis-from-april-26/ 7-Day Arctic Tour for B-46 Party Balloon http://amsat-uk.org/2014/04/24/7-day-arctic-tour-for-b-46-balloon/ Book now for International Space Colloquium July 25-27 http://amsat-uk.org/2014/04/22/book-now-for-international-space-colloquium/ Trevor M5AKA AMSAT-UK Website http://amsat-uk.org/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/amsatuk Twitter https://twitter.com/AMSAT_UK ___ Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author. Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite program! Subscription settings: http://amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb
[amsat-bb] LituanicaSAT-1 FM Transponder - Possible NA Activity
Good morning, According to the latest update from the LituanicaSAT-1 team posted on the AMSAT-UK website this morning ( http://amsat-uk.org/2014/04/30/lituanicasat-1-fm-transponder-active-may-1/), the LituanicaSAT-1 FM transponder will be active from 0930Z-1400Z tomorrow. That window includes three passes over North America at around 0940Z, 1115Z, and 1245Z (if I've got the TLEs right - Object 39569, I believe) The uplink is 145.950 MHz, PL 67.0 Hz and downlink is 435.180 MHz. 73, Paul Stoetzer, N8HM Washington, DC ___ Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author. Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite program! Subscription settings: http://amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb
[amsat-bb] LituanicaSAT-1 TLE Confirmation
Can anyone confirm if these are the proper TLEs for LituanicaSAT-1? From Celestrak, it's object 39569U, other sources seem to give a different object number. LITUANICASAT-1 1 39569U 98067EN 14120.05707906 .00127956 0-0 12069-2 0 1884 2 39569 51.6459 334.7226 0006240 190.0958 300.7756 15.66112809 9450 73, Paul, N8HM ___ Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author. Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite program! Subscription settings: http://amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb
[amsat-bb] LituanicaSAT-1 FM transponder test
See http://amsat-uk.org/2014/04/22/lituanicasat-1-fm-transponder-test/ Trevor M5AKA AMSAT-UK Website http://amsat-uk.org/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/pages/AMSAT-UK/208113275898396 Twitter https://twitter.com/AMSAT_UK ___ Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author. Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite program! Subscription settings: http://amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb
[amsat-bb] LituanicaSAT-1: President's greetings message sent from space
President's greetings message sent from space http://amsat-uk.org/2014/03/27/presidents-greetings-message-sent-from-space/ RAG 2014 May 17 UK National Space Center – Demonstrations, Posters and Tickets http://amsat-uk.org/2014/03/27/rag-2014-demonstrations-posters-and-tickets/ Ofcom Consultation: 146-147 MHz for Amateur Radio use in UK http://amsat-uk.org/2014/03/24/ofcom-consultation-146-147-mhz-for-amateur-radio-use-in-uk/ PRN codes for KickSat Sprites released http://amsat-uk.org/2014/03/23/prn-codes-for-kicksat-sprites-released/ KickSat Sprite launch postponed http://spaceflightnow.com/falcon9/009/140327delay/ Trevor M5AKA AMSAT-UK Website http://amsat-uk.org/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/pages/AMSAT-UK/208113275898396 Twitter https://twitter.com/AMSAT_UK ___ Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author. Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite program! Subscription settings: http://amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb
[amsat-bb] LituanicaSAT-1 CubeSat Update
Laurynas Maciulis LY1LM provides an update on LituanicaSAT-1. http://amsat-uk.org/2014/03/14/lituanicasat-1-cubesat-update/ 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
[amsat-bb] LituanicaSAT-1
Dear OM's and YL's: Being of Lithuanian descent, I really want to be able to access LituanicaSAT-1. This afternoon, at about 21:50UTC, I tried listening for it, both on the transponder frequency, and on the CW beacon frequency, and heard nothing. I couldn't find any information online regarding whether it is even operational yet. Does anyone know? 73 de Bernie, KF0QS ___ Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author. Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite program! Subscription settings: http://amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb
[amsat-bb] LituanicaSAT-1 - Lithuanian CubeSat
Hi every one Any updates on the Lithuanian CubeSat? I thought I heard a few seconds of the CW beacon the other night but it went into eclipse soon after the start of the pass. 73s Malcolm Pizzey VK2MAL ___ Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author. Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite program! Subscription settings: http://amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb
[amsat-bb] LituanicaSAT-1 tracking.
I've been looking for information on tracking information for the LituanicaSAT-1. Do I use the ISS data for this? Todd Bloomingdal e-KC9LOX Tom a h, WI ___ Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author. Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite program! Subscription settings: http://amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb
[amsat-bb] LituanicaSAT-1 with FM transponder to deploy from ISS
See http://amsat-uk.org/2013/04/12/lituanicasat-1/ It looks like there's many more CubeSats being deployed from the ISS as well as LituanicaSAT-1. Trevor M5AKA AMSAT-UK http://www.amsat-uk.org/ Join or Renew your AMSAT-UK membership at http://shop.amsat.org.uk/shop/category_7/Membership-of-AMSAT-UK.html ___ Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author. Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite program! Subscription settings: http://amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb
