[amsat-bb] Re: VO-52 Update

Hi Mani, VU2WMY Please informe Mr T PARIMALARANGAN from ISTRAC/ISRO that they have a wrong orbit number for switch ON VO-52 in orbit 37101/37102 today, the 14th March 2012 / 14:00 UT The correct orbit number at 14:00 UTC to day the 14th March 2012 is 37095 Please find here included the latest ke

[amsat-bb] Re: VO-52 Update

Hi Domenico, I'm aware of the difference in the orbit numbers between us and ISTRAC. In fact the orbit number mentioned by Mr. Parimalarangan is for our internal reference, which I should have deleted. You are right, the orbit number is 37095 which we follow. There shall be no doubt about

[amsat-bb] Dutch Transponder on-baord HAMSAT VO-52 'Turned On'

Dear HAMSAT VO-52 users, The commands to 'Turn On' the transponder # 2 (Dutch transponder, made by Williams PE1RAH) on-board HAMSAT VO-52 was successfully sent during 14:00 UT 35 deg ascending Node pass over Bangalore, India. The sent commands were successfully received, acknowledged and c

[amsat-bb] Re: [amsatindia] Dutch Transponder on-baord HAMSAT VO-52 'Turned On'

This is great news, Thanks to all at ISRO in making this happen. I was able to hear the beacon and a recording is available at http://vu3tyg.addr.com/Telemetry/VO-52/ 73 Nitin [VU3TYG] From: Mani VU2WMY To: "BB, AMSAT" ; AMSAT-INDIA ; VUHAMS Cc: VU3TYG ; P

[amsat-bb] VO-52 beacon heard I think

Hi all, I think I had a very small signal from Williams beacon frequency. Pass with AOS here in Copenhagen 1422 UTC - but just 1 degree of elevation in my worst direction. Hope I am right. Should be a good pass over NA in a few minutes. 73 OZ1MY Ib ___

[amsat-bb] Re: Dutch Transponder on-baord HAMSAT VO-52 'Turned On'

Mani C O N G R A T U L A T I O N S !!! 73 Zeljko 9A2EY -Original Message- From: amsat-bb-boun...@amsat.org [mailto:amsat-bb-boun...@amsat.org] On Behalf Of Mani VU2WMY Sent: Wednesday, March 14, 2012 3:11 PM To: BB, AMSAT; AMSAT-INDIA; VUHAMS Cc: RANGAN; PE1RAH; VU3TYG Subject

[amsat-bb] FW: Dutch Transponder on-baord HAMSAT VO-52 'Turned On'

Mani C O N G R A T U L A T I O N S !!! 73 Zeljko 9A2EY -Original Message- From: amsat-bb-boun...@amsat.org [mailto:amsat-bb-boun...@amsat.org] On Behalf Of Mani VU2WMY Sent: Wednesday, March 14, 2012 3:11 PM To: BB, AMSAT; AMSAT-INDIA; VUHAMS Cc: RANGAN; PE1RAH; VU3TYG Subjec

[amsat-bb] Re: Dutch Transponder on-baord HAMSAT VO-52 'Turned On'

VO-52 is sounding very strong. I just had a quick QSO with K8YSE, KC7MG,and W7JPI. Dave - KB1PVH Sent from my Verizon Wireless DROID X ___ Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author. Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to sup

[amsat-bb] VO-52 Loud and Clear 3/14/2012 1430z

VO-52 was in use over North America shortly after being turn on over India. The pass around 1430utc was active with W7JPI, KC7MG, KB1PVH and KN6ZA? The beacon was also heard. Signals were strong from the satellite. Congratulations to everyone in India involved in the restoration. I hope it wi

[amsat-bb] Re: VO-52 beacon heard I think

Ib, Just received the transponder at 11 degrees in FN30, sounded very healthy! 73's Pete WB2OQQ www.massapequanyweather.com ___ Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author. Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the ama

[amsat-bb] TS-790 and satellite gear for sale

I have a TS-790 for sale. This unit the 1.3 GHz module install. The radio was repaired and aligned by AVVID. There is a power supply available if interested. If your local, I also have the Yaesu G5400 w/ fiberglass boom. I do have the ARRL PIC controller available with the rotor. I do have a

[amsat-bb] VO52

loud and clear into DM42 Arizona this morning,. Thaks very much.. ___ 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.o

[amsat-bb] Good To Hear VO-52 is Back

March 14 1437 UTC Big signal from VO-52 this local morning. The Dutch transponder was very strong from AOS to LOS at a max elevation of 14 Degrees here in West Central Florida. I was able to reduce my output to as low as it would go, 2.7 watts SSB,  and still able to hear myself very well. The

[amsat-bb] Cherryville NJ hamfest

If anyone plans on setting up an AMSAT booth at the Cherryville, NJ hamfest on March 17 I will be there to assist. Let me know offlist. 73 Jeff kb2m ___ Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author. Not an AMSAT-NA member? Joi

[amsat-bb] VO52

Very strong into Arizona DM42 This morning. Had qso with w7jpi k8yse kb1pbh Jack/kc7mg ___ 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 set

[amsat-bb] Dutch Transponder on-baord HAMSAT VO-52 'Turned On'

Dear Friends, I take this opportunity to sincerely thank each and every user and well wishers, who have been following and monitoring closely all those events and activities that followed since the interruption on 28th February 2012. Thanks for all those encouraging and supporting expressi

[amsat-bb] 15:38 UTC Pass over India

Tried working thru the transponder and it was sounding good, Power was ~5 watts on sideband. Congratulations Williams on your transponder being operational from VO-52. A recording of my CQ calls (recorded on downlink)  is available at   http://vu3tyg.addr.com/Telemetry/VO-52/VO-52-2.wav 73 Nit

[amsat-bb] delphi

Delphi 64 I continue to try to capture telemetry from DO 64 but as yet have not been successful . Using Rascal software and 2M FM . Get good reception and the " sync " light flashes on and off , but I have never recieved a packet . Do I need sideband radio ? Can't figure why I don't recieve pac

[amsat-bb] Re: Dutch Transponder on-baord HAMSAT VO-52 'Turned On'

Hi Mani,VU2WMY Thank you very much for this information ! Great job from all of you in ISRO and AMSAT-India. I plan to be be active on VO-52 during orbit Nr 37097 at 17:21 UTC to day 73" de i8CVS Domenico - Original Message - From: "Mani VU2WMY" To: "BB, AMSAT" ; "AMSAT-INDIA" ; "VUHA

[amsat-bb] MO-72 camera in action

MO-72 i.e.Magyar OSCAR 72 (alias MaSat-1) has made the very first Hungarian photographs from space. Please visit http://cubesat.bme.hu/2012/03/14/a-masat-1-elkeszitette-az-elsu-urfelvetelek et/ Let me congratulate all members of the team led by HA5WH! May you have further success! g

[amsat-bb] Re: delphi

Hi Jerry, You need to listen on USB to decode DO-64 Goodluck 73 Jan PE0SAT On Wed, March 14, 2012 17:00, jerry keeton wrote: > Delphi 64 > > I continue to try to capture telemetry from DO 64 but as yet have not been > successful . Using Rascal software and 2M FM . Get good reception and the >

[amsat-bb] Re: delphi

Hi Jerry, Yes, you need a sideband radio. Try 145868 KHz in USB mode . 73 Mike DK3WN -Ursprüngliche Nachricht- Von: amsat-bb-boun...@amsat.org [mailto:amsat-bb-boun...@amsat.org] Im Auftrag von jerry keeton Gesendet: Mittwoch, 14. März 2012 17:01 An: amsat-bb@amsat.org Betreff: [amsat-b

[amsat-bb] VO-52 Heard and recorded 14-03-2012 15:55 UTC

Congratulations, Thanks to everyone for their cooperation in the activation of VO-52 Dutch transponder. My first opportunity to listen was at 15:55 UTC. The recording can be found via: http://www.pe0sat.vgnet.nl/2012/vo-52-dutch-transponder-active/ Signals where 5-5 to 5-7 73 Jan PE0SAT -

[amsat-bb] AMSAT Table - Stuart FL Hamfest 3/17

N3YKF and K8YSE will have an AMSAT table at the Stuart Florida Hamfest on 3/17. Now that we have VO-52 back we will have more opportunities to demo satellites. Norm will be operating his portable station and I will likely have my Remote Station operating via a 3G Hotspot. Weather predictions ar

[amsat-bb] Heard VO-52 on 17:27 pass form UK using FUNcube Dongle

Hi, Great to see the passband in the SDR-RADIO. Great work guys! 73 Dave, G4DPZ ___ 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 setti

[amsat-bb] VO-52 loud and clear on orbit Nr 37097 over Europe

Hi All, The VO-52 Dutch transponder was working very well on the ascending orbit Nr 37097 with max elevation of about 30° from my JN70ES Recorded the whole orbit on magnetic tape with recorder REVOX-A77 Worked only IW6OVD and IZ8JHD and made a long chat with those Ham friends. My uplink power w

[amsat-bb] VO52 work great

Hi All, during the last orbit (37097) over the Europe I have QSO with i8CVS and iZ7HZR. The signal in downlink are very strong S6-8. As RX front end I use an SSB electronic transverter LT2S and 4+4 RHCP yagi (home made). For the uplink 6+6 LHCP yagi (home made) and 50W. I completely agree with th

[amsat-bb] Interfacing Signal Link to FT726

All, I have a FT726 that I would like to interface to a Signal Link external Sound card. I'd rather avoid the mic jack/stereo out connectors and wire direct into the radio. Does anyone have a link to where someone has done the deed and or can email me instructions off list. Thanks Steve

[amsat-bb] Isabel Island, Grid DL71 March 16-21 on Satellites

Hello Everyone, I noticed that this DXpedition would be halfway over if we waited for the weekend ANS news cycle: + A team of 10 operators, from the Aguas-Calientes Amateur Radio Club will activate Isabel Island, grid DL71, using the callsign XF1AA. The planned dates are March 16-21. Ismael

[amsat-bb] Disposable satellites

A BBC article on the proposed use of what are described as "disposable satellites" by the Pentagon: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-17370150 73 Trevor M5AKA ___ Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author. Not an AM

[amsat-bb] Space@VT

Our new Space at Virginia Tech building is really going up fast and should be open by June. I have really been taken aback (pleasantly surprised) by how much investment Virginia and Virginia Tech is putting into Space engineering and science. This facility is 20,000 square feet /1800 sq. meter, c

[amsat-bb] VO52

Hi VO52 working very well , few minutes ago over SA. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x95Nhaj6ax8 Many thanks to Mani and all other people involved. 73 PY5LF Luciano Fabricio www.qrz.com/db/py5lf Curitiba-PR-Brazil GG54jm __

[amsat-bb] Delphi

Thanks for the replies , My suspicions confirmed . Thought it sounded a little off frequency . 73's WB5LHD ___ 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 pro

[amsat-bb] Re: Dutch Transponder on-baord HAMSAT VO-52 'Turned On'

Hi Mani, Congratulations on the recovery of VO-52; it's great to have our friend back. I am curious if ISRO will be issuing some sort of report on what happened. I understand that they will have limits on what they can say, but if there is something the satellite community can learn from thi