[amsat-bb] SatPC32 version 12.8b is released

2011-10-21 Thread Wayne Estes
SatPC32 version 12.8b is available for download at http://www.dk1tb.de/downloadeng.htm The main SatPC32 program window now displays more information such as the date of the Keplerian elements file in use. Before upgrading your SatPC32 installation, be sure to use the new program (in the ZIP

[amsat-bb] Galileo Satellite Launch - 1260 MHz

2011-10-21 Thread Trevor .
Two Galileo satellites have been put into orbit from the Russian Soyuz launch facility at Kourou in the Caribbean. They will transmit a broadband signal across 1260-1300 MHz that will raise the noise floor. They may also raise questions regarding long-term Amateur access to 1260-1300 MHz if

[amsat-bb] Re: SatPC32 version 12.8b is released

2011-10-21 Thread i8cvs
- Original Message - From: Wayne Estes w...@charter.net To: amsat-bb@amsat.org Sent: Friday, October 21, 2011 9:27 AM Subject: [amsat-bb] SatPC32 version 12.8b is released SatPC32 version 12.8b is available for download at http://www.dk1tb.de/downloadeng.htm

[amsat-bb] Re: SatPC32 version 12.8b is released

2011-10-21 Thread K2AK - Jeff
Thanks Wayne, I appreciate the heads up. Downloaded the file (used the backup utility) then upgraded (from a to b) in a couple minutes including the restoring of the configuration. 73 de Jeff K2AK DM41 -Original Message- From: amsat-bb-boun...@amsat.org

[amsat-bb] An interesting DARPA project has been announced for satellites

2011-10-21 Thread Lowell White
I am posting this information with hopes that the opportunity it may represent could be of help to AMSAT members as well as possibly to AMSAT at large. I'm not posting it to launch endless debates but to raise hopes that there is indeed a need for folks with our (collective) types of skills and

[amsat-bb] Re: SatPC32 version 12.8b is released

2011-10-21 Thread Stephen E. Belter
Domenico, You can purchase the registration key from AMSAT-DL, AMSAT-NA, and AMSAT-UK; this is explained on the SatPC32 web site. The money collected goes to that AMSAT. In your case, you should purchase the registration key from AMSAT-DL to support AMSAT-DL's P3E. 73, Steve N9IP --

[amsat-bb] Re: SatPC32 version 12.8b is released

2011-10-21 Thread Mark L. Hammond
I did the backup/upgrade without a problem. The additional information on the main screen looks helpful. Thanks, Erich! One observation about upgrading from a prior version---when you restore the data, on the Programs Menu you will lose the new additions of the links to the DataBackup (and

[amsat-bb] Re: SatPC32 version 12.8b is released

2011-10-21 Thread Dee
Wayne, A question everyone will ask me now that this new version is available.. Do I have to pay for the upgrade? I purchased SATPC32 from an AMSAT rep at a flea market and it didn't come with a code to be put in to make it work... When I run the program-it says registered and is fully

[amsat-bb] Re: SatPC32 version 12.8b is released

2011-10-21 Thread George Henry
The registration code can be found on the 4th line of the file UserDaten.txt, either in c:\documents and settings\owner\application data\SatPC32 (XP) or c:\Users\owner\AppData\Roaming\SatPC32 (Vista/Win7) where owner is your username. George, KA3HSW - Original Message From: Dee

[amsat-bb] Re: SatPC32 version 12.8b is released

2011-10-21 Thread Wayne Estes
On 10/21/2011 9:09 AM, George Henry wrote: The registration code can be found on the 4th line of the file UserDaten.txt, either in c:\documents and settings\owner\application data\SatPC32 (XP) or c:\Users\owner\AppData\Roaming\SatPC32 (Vista/Win7) where owner is your username. W9AE replies:

[amsat-bb] Re: SatPC32 version 12.8b is released

2011-10-21 Thread Alan P. Biddle
Dee, You can run the update on a registered version, and it will be registered. A good idea to put the registration info in a safe place, just in case, though Martha can generate it for you. 73s, Alan WA4SCA -Original Message- From: amsat-bb-boun...@amsat.org

[amsat-bb] Any interest in working DM53 tomorrow evening?

2011-10-21 Thread Patrick STODDARD (WD9EWK/VA7EWK)
Hi! Earlier this week, I sent out a list of passes I plan on working from the DM51bx/DM52ba grid boundary in southeastern Arizona on Saturday (22 October) afternoon. Due to the long gap after the 2310 UTC AO-51 pass before more passes in the evening and my lack of interest in being in that area

[amsat-bb] Orion Boilerplate Splashdown Test

2011-10-21 Thread B J
http://www.nasa.gov/exploration/systems/mpcv/mpcv-phase1-test1.html 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!

[amsat-bb] Re: SatPC32 version 12.8b is released

2011-10-21 Thread KM9U
Domenico...If you have a problem with AMSAT-NA, please donate to whoever is bending to your desires the most, and save the rest of us the pain of your posts! -Original Message- From: i8cvs Sent: Friday, October 21, 2011 08:09 To: Wayne Estes ; Amsat - BBs Subject: [amsat-bb] Re:

[amsat-bb] Re: SatPC32 version 12.8b is released

2011-10-21 Thread nh6vb Scheller
There are no stupid questioms, only answers. From: arsk...@gmail.com To: domenico.i8...@tin.it; w...@charter.net; amsat-bb@amsat.org Date: Fri, 21 Oct 2011 14:23:45 -0400 Subject: [amsat-bb] Re: SatPC32 version 12.8b is released Domenico...If you have a problem with AMSAT-NA, please

[amsat-bb] Re: SatPC32 version 12.8b is released

2011-10-21 Thread Wayne Estes
WA4SCA wrote: You can run the update on a registered version, and it will be registered. A good idea to put the registration info in a safe place, just in case, though Martha can generate it for you. W9AE replies: I had to re-enter my registration code when upgrading from 12.8a to 12.8b.

[amsat-bb] Re: SatPC32 version 12.8b is released

2011-10-21 Thread Alan P. Biddle
Wayne, WA4SCA writes: Did not need to reenter the registration code. Still a good idea to keep it safe. ;) Alan WA4SCA -Original Message- From: amsat-bb-boun...@amsat.org [mailto:amsat-bb-boun...@amsat.org] On Behalf Of Wayne Estes Sent: Friday, October 21, 2011 2:24 PM To:

[amsat-bb] Re: SatPC32 version 12.8b is released

2011-10-21 Thread Mark Hammond
I used data restore and it used the backup info! No need to reenter here going from a to b. -Original Message- From: Wayne Estes w...@charter.net Sent: October 21, 2011 3:24 PM To: amsat-bb@amsat.org Subject: [amsat-bb] Re: SatPC32 version 12.8b is released WA4SCA wrote: You can

[amsat-bb] Re: SatPC32 version 12.8b is released

2011-10-21 Thread Stefan Wagener
Thank you I am so sick and tired of bashing the cubesat community. At least they are putting satellites in orbit and they ARE licensed radio amateurs with the same access to the spectrum as all of us! Stefan, VE4NSA On Fri, Oct 21, 2011 at 1:23 PM, KM9U arsk...@gmail.com wrote:

[amsat-bb] Re: SatPC32 version 12.8b is released

2011-10-21 Thread nh6vb Scheller
Stefan, With all due respects, have you ever worked a HEO? I am not bashing cubesats, there is a place for them, as you say. But, have you ever worked a HEO? If not, you have missed a lot. De Peter, NH6VB Date: Fri, 21 Oct 2011 15:17:03 -0500 From: wagen...@gmail.com To: arsk...@gmail.com

[amsat-bb] Re: SatPC32 version 12.8b is released

2011-10-21 Thread Stefan Wagener
Thanks, I am glad you favour HEOs. Good for you. At least the cubesat community does not bash and discriminate against your favourite satellite system. Any university and organization that puts up a cubesat is a winner for me. They are fun, challenging and use the spectrum. More power to them. I

[amsat-bb] FW: Re: SatPC32 version 12.8b is released

2011-10-21 Thread Stephen E. Belter
I also used the data restore utility *before* running 12.8b. Then when I ran 12.8b, it showed as a registered copy (with my name and call). I also caught Mark's comment and copied the 12.8b version of PROGRAM.SQF over the backup copy from 12.8a. The result is the data backup utility and time

[amsat-bb] FP/KV1J in GN17 25 Oct - 01 Nov

2011-10-21 Thread KV1J
I will be returning to the island of Miquelon, grid GN17, next week. I will be operating mostly on the low bands but will have an Arrow 145/435 MHz antenna and an FT-817 to work the FM birds. As in the past, I will try to catch some passes when I take breaks and when the weather allows me to

[amsat-bb] APRS satellite prediction

2011-10-21 Thread Steve Daniels
Those of you with APRS capability can query a system to get the next satellite pass for a specific satellite, the idea being for those with APRS capable radios, to get information on an upcoming satellite pass and information during the pass. The reply format is designed to be short and to the

[amsat-bb] New Sats

2011-10-21 Thread Kevin Deane
With all these new sats that are not voice, I was thinking people would probly be more interested and get more invovled if there were something more than just decoding the telemetry like SEEDS II offers Qsl cards and secret words, stuff like that. Just thought I would throw that out

[amsat-bb] Re: SatPC32 version 12.8b is released

2011-10-21 Thread i8cvs
Hi Peter,NH6VB I believe that Stefan,VE4NSA never worked or was listening on a HEO othervise he will be not in favour only on the Cubesat and I am sure he will pull also like me and many others for P3E To give Stefan a demonstration of what I am stating I have sent to all of you a WAV file 3

[amsat-bb] Re: SatPC32 version 12.8b is released

2011-10-21 Thread Bruce
i think i have a bunch of ao40 qso's on my website. http://www.amsatnet.com/audio.html problem is you are dreaming of reliving a time in history when we were fortunate to have launches that were reasonably priced. today, we take what is free and if that means proliferation of cubesats and

[amsat-bb] Re: SatPC32 version 12.8b is released

2011-10-21 Thread KM9U
Now I understand! Why should we support AMSAT. I already have a cell phone. I could give you my number. We could set up a conference call. Everyone can talk and listen ...worldwideand interrupt each otherfor a lot less cost than putting up our own satellite. Better yet... there is the

[amsat-bb] Re: SatPC32 version 12.8b is released

2011-10-21 Thread i8cvs
Hi Charles ,KM9U There are two possible outcomes: If you have a HEO satellite working with many transponders from the VHF to the K band like on AO40 you must became a microwave experimenter and this is the purpose of the Amateur Radio. On the reverse side if you use only your cell phone or

[amsat-bb] Re: SatPC32 version 12.8b is released

2011-10-21 Thread i8cvs
Hi Bruce,KK5DO AMSAT-DL is working very hard on P3-E and P5-A and in the near future they will be able to launch P3-E Work on P3-E is continuing and AMSAT-DL is busy looking for launch possibilities and other ways for financing it, i.e. on coat-tails of the P5 Mars Mission. Indeed, P3-E is not

[amsat-bb] knowledge required

2011-10-21 Thread Dave Guimont
Hi Dom, Just give up on trying to explain to some of these new operators! They will never understand what you, Peter, and others on here are talking about The way the US has dumbed down the license requirements produced them... GO FOR P3E 73, Dave, WB6LLO

[amsat-bb] I: Re: SatPC32 version 12.8b is released

2011-10-21 Thread Francesco Grappi
Me too !! fast and easy update, thank you Erich DK1TB for your effort !! 73 Frank IW4DVZ -Messaggio originale- Da: amsat-bb-boun...@amsat.org [mailto:amsat-bb-boun...@amsat.org] Per conto di Mark Hammond Inviato: venerdì 21 ottobre 2011 22.13 A: Wayne Estes; amsat-bb@amsat.org Oggetto: