[amsat-bb] Re: TubeSats - DIY Satellites

2010-08-10 Thread G0MRF
In a message dated 10/08/2010 00:40:53 GMT Daylight Time, ka3...@att.net writes: On a sort-of-positive note, Interorbital Systems' website shows that they currently have an open CubeSat slot on their December launch, at only $12,500. Unfortunately, it is only to a 310 kM orbit. A future

[amsat-bb] Re: TubeSats - DIY Satellites

2010-08-10 Thread G0MRF
In a message dated 10/08/2010 00:40:53 GMT Daylight Time, ka3...@att.net writes: On a sort-of-positive note, Interorbital Systems' website shows that they currently have an open CubeSat slot on their December launch, at only $12,500. Unfortunately, it is only to a 310 kM orbit. A future

[amsat-bb] Correction Previous Post

2010-08-10 Thread Andrew
I need information for repair of my G5500B elevation rotor. It stopped operating at 68 degrees. Anyone out there doing repair? If so post the information or contact me direct at wa9...@embarqmail.com My previous post had my email ad wrong. Any assistance appreciated. WA9WUA Andy ___

[amsat-bb] AO-27

2010-08-10 Thread Bob Schmidt
The last couple of passes that I have tried seemed to start well - I hear stations using the repeater - but then some sort of digital signal takes over and no other voice activity is heard. Is this some command work being done by the ground controllers? Thanks Bob, WA9JDR ___

[amsat-bb] Re: TubeSats - DIY Satellites

2010-08-10 Thread Samudra Haque
I'm trying to find a concise report of the conference, or a better video recording host website.. or better still, did anyone from Amsat attend the conference, and would you share your conference experience please? With regard to Interorbital Systems, did they give a presentation at this conferenc

[amsat-bb] Re: AO-27

2010-08-10 Thread John Belstner
During the first and last minutes of a pass over North America, AO-27 is in Digital Mode; all you will hear is packet. In-between is when the AO-27 is in Analog FM mode. Check out http://www.ao27.org for more information. 73, John W9EN DM13LE w...@amsat.org On Aug 10, 2010, at 6:40 AM, Bob Sch

[amsat-bb] Re: AO-27

2010-08-10 Thread Rick - WA4NVM
Hi Bob, I think you are new to the satellites, since I haven't heard you on the birds yet. Welcome to the fun world of sat's. Now to your question. AO-27 is on a timer sequence, 20 seconds of digital - then 7 minutes of voice - then back to 1 full minute of digital - then off. You may be he

[amsat-bb] Re: AO-27

2010-08-10 Thread Alan P. Biddle
Bob, That is normal. The voice period is bracketed with telemetry bursts. It is all done by timer. Alan WA4SCA -Original Message- From: amsat-bb-boun...@amsat.org [mailto:amsat-bb-boun...@amsat.org] On Behalf Of Bob Schmidt Sent: Tuesday, August 10, 2010 8:40 AM To: amsat-bb@amsat.or

[amsat-bb] Time To Register

2010-08-10 Thread Martha
You can now register on-line at the AMSAT store for the 2010 AMSAT Space Symposium and Annual Meeting. -- 73- Martha ___ Sent via amsat...@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author. Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur sat

[amsat-bb] Former NASA head on Downed Plane

2010-08-10 Thread Clint Bradford
A private aircraft carrying a former head of NASA and, possibly, a former U.S. senator crashed Monday night in a rugged stretch of Alaska. The accident left at least five people dead. EADS North America said its chief executive officer, Sean O'Keefe, a former head of the National Aeronautics an

[amsat-bb] G5500B Rotor Test

2010-08-10 Thread Andrew
Alan, Thank you for the G5500B manual and schematic. And how you tested your G5500B. I suspect the 180 limit switch isn't working. When the wx cools down A bit, I will put your test to the G5500B here. Andy WA9WUA ___ Sent via amsat...@amsat.org. Opi

[amsat-bb] Re: Former NASA head on Downed Plane - update

2010-08-10 Thread David - KG4ZLB
ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) - A former NASA spokesman says ex-NASA chief Sean O'Keefe survived the plane crash in Alaska that killed former Sen. Ted Stevens. Glenn Mahone says O'Keefe's teenage son, Kevin, was also among the four survivors. The plane crashed Monday night near a remote fishing village i

[amsat-bb] Re: Former NASA head on Downed Plane - update

2010-08-10 Thread Jeff Moore
I've heard that Reuters is reporting their survival and I certainly hope it's true, however, based on the press conference I just watched from Alaska, there hasn't been any official release of survivors names. Only that there were 4 survivors, 2 of whom are in serious condition - NO NAMES. Jef

[amsat-bb] Re: Former NASA head on Downed Plane - update

2010-08-10 Thread W4ART Arthur Feller
>From the Washington Post: "O'Keefe, 54, and his teenage son Kevin survived the crash with multiple injuries, according to the Associated Press. The news service cited a former NASA spokesman, who said he had spoken to O'Keefe's family." On 10-Aug-2010, at 04:54 PM, Jeff Moore wrote: > I've h

[amsat-bb] Former NASA Chief, Son, Survive

2010-08-10 Thread Clint Bradford
Former NASA head Sean O'Keefe and his son survived plane crash in Alaska, his company says. Former Sen. Ted Stevens was among at least 5 people killed. -CNN ___ Sent via amsat...@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author. Not an AMSAT-NA mem

[amsat-bb] Re: TubeSats - DIY Satellites

2010-08-10 Thread George Henry
Makes sense... twice as high, twice the price. Not a bad deal for a ride to 600 kM, though. IF their N45 launcher actually gets off the ground. George, KA3HSW - Original Message - From: To: ; Sent: Tuesday, August 10, 2010 2:59 AM Subject: Re: [amsat-bb] Re: TubeSats - DIY Satell