Tried ITrack, SuM, and TRAK_SM. All three agreed perfectly, 2-3 figures
past the decimal point.
Tried the MOON.TXT keps. WISP choked on them. SATPC32 accepted them, but
the azimuth was about 4 degrees different, and the elevation off by about 15
degrees. Since SuM is correct, it looks like t
Philip,
When you install SATPC32, it creates a folder in the program start menu
which includes numerous programs: SATPC32ISS, AOS, LISTEN, SuM, SuMLISTEN,
and others. It does not appear in the program list from within SATPC32.
If you can't located the SATPC32 start menu folder, take a look in
"
According to the Twitter, the launch and TLM was a success: "Packets
packets packets" Congratulations to all concerned!
I didn't see anything on APRS.FI, except for the launch crew driving around.
Nothing heard direct here in the wilds of TN.
Alan
WA4SCA
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Luc,
Glad the rig is back up. My experience, and that of some of the command
stations, is that the mode-L uplink is actually +3 KHz up from the nominal
value. That seems consistent whether you are on voice or digital. Of
course the exact frequency you use will depend on the calibration of your
Ryan,
Remembering a lng way back, but there is a RX-TX control which selects
which the frequency and other controls effect. That include the mike steps.
So you can use the mike click, but there is no good way to work with both TX
and RX. The clicks get spread between them. Back in the packs
Likewise. Great rig for HEO and pacsats. A bit pricy, but you can get a
nice PL tone decoder/encoder from Piexx.
Alan
WA4SCA
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From: amsat-bb-boun...@amsat.org [mailto:amsat-bb-boun...@amsat.org] On
Behalf Of Jeff KB2M
Sent: Wednesday, March 24, 2010 7:11 AM
To: 'J
All,
The unit is SOLD. About 15 minutes post to sale. Take that, eBay! ;)
73s,
Alan
WA4SCA
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From: amsat-bb-boun...@amsat.org [mailto:amsat-bb-boun...@amsat.org] On
Behalf Of Alan P. Biddle
Sent: Sunday, March 14, 2010 6:08 PM
To: AMSAT-BB
Subject: [amsat-bb] APS-1
Hi,
Some time in the dim past, I bought a Mirage/KLM APS-1 Antenna Polarity
Switcher from a local ham who bought a nice 1990 vintage satellite station
but never got on the air. They were designed to switch the antenna
circularity of KLM satellite antennas, plus provides a regulated DC output,
5-1
Talked with Mark this morning. According to him, they have over 300
satellite QSOs, though not unique calls. He was delighted that some are
trying for a clean sweep on all satellites. As previously announced, they
are going to start breaking things down early Monday morning.
Alan
WA4SCA
Hi,
If you need Dry Tortugas, give them a try, almost any satellite and pass.
They are on the air with a first rate satellite station. An earlier problem
with the 70 cm downlink is fixed. So far everybody seems to be playing nice
by being patient.
73s,
Alan
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Worked them, N8MH at the microphone, on AO-51, at the 2205 UTC pass. Mark
was working with the hand held antenna and equipment as they were still
setting up the main stations. Good signals, and good cooperation from those
working him. Let the fun begin.
Alan
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Cc: aprs...@tapr.org
Subject: AW: [amsat-bb] Re: Wallops ADAMSat Launch Thurs 7-9 AM
The next launch attempt will be no earlier than March 22.
73, Mike
DK3WN
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Auftrag von Alan P. Biddle
Any word on when the next try will be?
Alan
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In experimenting with the GUI with local APRS traffic, in addition to
checking the boxes near the bottom to remove the filters, I found I had to
go to my TNC and enable the monitor functions to see traffic. MON 4 in a
DSP-2232. As others have reported, I could not get MixW in KISS TNC
emulation t
Peter,
AO-51 data is not limited to the US normally, but is sometimes off due to
the operating mode. One of the AO-51 pages gives a URL for the TLM program,
as well as some other useful information:
http://www.amsat.org/amsat-new/echo/
Here is a page which includes info on modifying the FT-736
When I retired 4 years ago, I had a long list of things to do, get, or build
on my ham radio To Do list. After looking at the Flex 5K, I realized that
well over half of them would be rendered moot by it. Since virtually none
of my operating is on HF, I have been waiting (and waiting, and waiting,
Of course, then a 12' long car would only be about 5/8" or 1.5 cm. Still,
uncomfortably close.
Alan
WA4SCA
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From: amsat-bb-boun...@amsat.org [mailto:amsat-bb-boun...@amsat.org] On
Behalf Of Andrew Glasbrenner
Sent: Monday, March 01, 2010 2:33 PM
To: "John Becker, WØJA
Morning,
AO-51 heard well south of the TCA with Fromosat 3D.
Alan
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Drew,
AKA "FORMOSAT-3 FM3" in the SCIENCE.TXT download from Celestrak.
We had fun with COMPASS-1 earlier this year. Many stations, including a
school, were listening to see whether it survived the encounter. It did.
Absolutely no mistaking that "fist."
Alan
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Nick,
I have seen this when I rearranged the order of the objects using the Sort
function. Closing SATPC32, then reopening has always fixed it for me. Some
things only get read when SATPC32 starts up. Otherwise, follow Mark's
suggestion.
73s,
Alan
WA4SCA
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From: am
Mike,
I have used my FT-847 with both sound cards and TNCs for years. There is
nothing special about the TNC needed. It does 1200 and 9600 baud out of the
box, but as Mark mentioned, going faster requires some modifications. The
connector is a standard computer type 6 pin connector, as others h
Hyperterm PE version 6.3, which was a modest upgrade to the version shipped
with XP, is still available from various download sites. Hilgraeve has
started work on it again after an 8 year lapse, but they are charging for
the new versions. Google "Hyperterm PE 6.3" and numerous sites will come
up.
Hi Enzo,
As Mark has pointed out, you need a fair ERP to get in to the mode L
receiver. I have about 2500 ERP, and can get in fairly reliably with no
trees in the way, but not as well as I did back in the KO-23 days. Because
of antenna placement (?) it sometimes makes a big difference whether th
Armondo,
Heard it here as well. At those closing speeds, it would not have been a
fender bender.
Alan
WA4SCA
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From: amsat-bb-boun...@amsat.org [mailto:amsat-bb-boun...@amsat.org] On
Behalf Of Armando Mercado
Sent: 22 January, 2010 08:48
To: amsat-bb@amsat.org
Subjec
Vince,
One thing to check is the DC feed, especially the ground return. I use a
separate shielded cable, old RG-58 actually, and over the years I have had
the DC ground open up, or become intermittent. Both times, it introduced
significant RF noise. You can use the signal cable for the ground,
Tubesats/Cansats are very interesting for some uses. Bob Twiggs is big on
them, and is so far as I know their launch customer. However, there are a
lot of issues which need to be addressed if you are interested in a
relatively long term, sophisticated satellite such as we need. In many
cases, th
Louis,
>From first hand experience, I know that DXKeeper, part of the DX Lab Suite,
works perfectly with both LoTW and eQSL for satellite contacts.
http://www.dxlabsuite.com/download.htm
There is a moderate learning curve, as with all programs, but I have found
the result worth it.
Ham Radio
I-T
There were extensive discussions over the issues and possible resolutions of
issues leading up the AUP. As part of the process of looking at
alternatives, I made the point that inevitably an alternate venue would
appear for those who are not comfortable with a degree of moderation. (I
called
Howard,
There is a typo in the last line:
LSB.REV >> LSB,REV
I don't know in detail how SATPC32 parses the Doppler file. This probably
isn't the source of your problem, but it needs fixing. Then restart SATPC32
with your fingers crossed. ;)
Does it matter if you rearrange the 3 lines so th
deviation >> declination. Duh.
Alan
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From: amsat-bb-boun...@amsat.org [mailto:amsat-bb-boun...@amsat.org] On
Behalf Of Alan P. Biddle
Sent: 09 January, 2010 18:22
To: amsat-bb@amsat.org
Subject: [amsat-bb] Re: Azimuth question
Randy,
I got interested by thi
Randy,
I got interested by this, and looked up my QTH. When I moved here 25 years
ago, the deviation was less than 30 minutes. It is now up to about 3
degrees. Good thing I have my references sighted in.
73s,
Alan
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From: amsat-bb-boun...@amsat.org [mailto
Bob,
Years ago, Paul Williamson wrote a brief note on the tuning issue. It was
prescient in the days of primitive computers, few rigs with easy remote
frequency control, and very limited choices of tracking software. Take a
look at KB5MU's One True Rule paper:
http://www.amsat.org/amsat/feature
Bob,
SATPC32?
As long as the spacecraft systems are good, and AO-7 will wander a bit, I
can always find myself. A quick tweak requiring a few seconds, and I am in
business.
Alan
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From: amsat-bb-boun...@amsat.org [mailto:amsat-bb-boun...@amsat.org] On
Behalf
Chad,
Take a look here: http://www.hsmicrowave.com/html/70_cm.html
A bit more expensive than Hamtronics, but also much better built.
Full disclosure: The company owner is an active member of AMSAT, and
someone I know. No financial association on my part. Just good stuff.
Alan
WA4SCA
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Pete,
Thanks, I will give it a look.
Happy New Year,
Alan
WA4SCA
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From: amsat-bb-boun...@amsat.org [mailto:amsat-bb-boun...@amsat.org] On
Behalf Of Peter Jordahl
Sent: 31 December, 2009 18:59
To: amsat-bb@amsat.org
Subject: [amsat-bb] virtual serial ports
Alan, WA4
According to Google and Bing, there are lots of free and commercial virtual
serial port emulators, with a range of features including automatic error
injection for testing. However, all of them emulate null modem cables so
far as I can find. This is a problem in some applications, such as the use
Al,
A bit more information please. Does the rig go into CAT mode when you click
on the "C?" If not, what sort of serial port are you using? Have you tried
the cable and port with another program? If so, what, exactly, isn't
working? Also, which satellite are you trying to control.
Alan
WA4SC
Go to Satellites, then the Selected column. Highlight the desired
satellite, then click the Show On/Off button. If the satellite has an
asterisk in front of the letter, it will show up on the Multisat mode.
Alan
WA4SCA
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From: amsat-bb-boun...@amsat.org [mailto:amsat
I will second that recommendation. I took a series of pictures of my new
rig, sent them to Stephen, and he came up with a recommendation which is a
perfect fit for the DJ-G7. It may not be on that list, but he will know
which one you need. It will even handle the Pryme AL-800 antenna. Probably
A good question. Some people seem to get in effortlessly, others seldom if
at all. I fall into the seldom category, though I had better luck today.
Someone suggested that perhaps my dilithium crystals needed realignment, so
I pulled out my calibrated deviation meter, and verified the PL is set as
Hi,
I got this question, and not having a 64 bit OS, don't have a solid answer.
PKWARE is still around, and does have according to their web site a 64 bit
version, though it may not be freeware. Any help I can pass on about
whether there is a way to do this, and particularly whether WISP will run
Jan,
I had a similar experience. I was able to get in, but not as well as
others. This morning, I put a calibrated service monitor on the rig. The
PL signal looked clean, and was at 700 Hz deviation, as specified in the
service manual. That is slightly higher than the nominal 15% of normal
dev
A minor correction. I see that XW-1 is now officially Hope Oscar 68, HO-68.
Well deserved.
Alan
WA4SCA
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From: amsat-bb-boun...@amsat.org [mailto:amsat-bb-boun...@amsat.org] On
Behalf Of Alan P. Biddle
Sent: 21 December, 2009 07:40
To: 'Andrew Glasbrenner'
Hi,
I missed the transponder pass, but managed to catch the FM/BBS pass last
night. As others have said, it was a real kick. I had Wisp running, but
with TX off, and was able to see part of N8MH's connect efforts.
Fortunately the deviation of the packet downlink was not so high that it was
unbea
Jeff,
Do you have a PL tone stored in the current satellite channel? Some time
back, 2-3 years, I found that there seemed to be a conflict in programming
the PL frequency if one was stored in memory. I switched to another
satellite channel without a PL tone stored, and the problem went away. I
Dave,
Actually, the operation according to the docs and web site will be 1200
baud.
Alan
WA4SCA
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From: amsat-bb-boun...@amsat.org [mailto:amsat-bb-boun...@amsat.org] On
Behalf Of Dave Aitch
Sent: 18 December, 2009 06:35
To: amsat-bb@amsat.org
Subject: [amsat-bb] XW-1
Nels,
I have found that the SATPC32 function which allows you to assign a name to
an object number is very helpful at times like this when a new satellite is
being commissioned. It seems they are always changing the name in the keps.
I have added the following line to the AMSATNAMES.TXT file:
36
And be certain to add this to the SUBTONE.SQF file:
XW-1,67.0,$3F,1
This will be needed, according to the web site, for the FM transponder.
Alan
WA4SCA
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From: amsat-bb-boun...@amsat.org [mailto:amsat-bb-boun...@amsat.org] On
Behalf Of vk5...@amsat.org
Sent: 17 Decemb
Jack,
Those numbers look about right. Certainly close enough to find yourself. I
would suggest using the buttons in the CAT menu to net yourself in. Some
rigs don't work well with the RIT for this.
Which rig are you using?
Alan
WA4SCA
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From: amsat-bb-boun...@amsat
Just copied a nice pass over the eastern US. Signal was very loud. Using
Object A, USB, I had to tune down 1000 Hz. SATPC32 tracked the signal
throughout the entire pass with no manual tuning required. AOS and LOS
frequencies were the same, with TCA being about 200 HZ higher.
Attached are som
Works fine with IE8 and Firefox for me.
Alan
WA4SCA
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From: amsat-bb-boun...@amsat.org [mailto:amsat-bb-boun...@amsat.org] On
Behalf Of Michael Baker
Sent: 12 December, 2009 17:00
To: 'Michael Chen'; 'amsat-bb'
Cc: alank...@vip.sina.com
Subject: [amsat-bb] Re: The Offici
Mark,
I would first check the current draw, which should be around 170-180 ma in
RX. And there is always the old trick of hooking it up backwards. Been
there, done that. ;) If that is good, then look at the coax cables.
Alan
WA4SCA
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From: amsat-bb-boun...@amsat.or
Hi,
Another reason not to put the capacitor in the rotator is that it is exposed
to large temperature swings, which will definitely shorting its life.
Alan
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From: amsat-bb-boun...@amsat.org [mailto:amsat-bb-boun...@amsat.org] On
Behalf Of i8cvs
Sent: 10 December, 2009
Clint,
Actually, I gave up on it as a satellite rig. Right now, it is being used,
with great success, as the RF for a fill-in APRS digi. If someone reports
better satellite results, I will give it a try when the WX warms.
Alan
WA4SCA
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From: amsat-bb-boun...@amsat.o
Hi,
Just noticed that updated firmware and cloning software, all versions, and a
new though poor quality manual PDF are available at:
http://www.alinco.com/usa.html
1: RIT/TXIT functions / added.
2: Reverse function in repeater operation / bettered.
3: Beep sounds at turn-off the power / added.
According to my prelaunch Echo manual, the S/C has black and silver kapton
tape along the edges to impart spin. The documentation mentions that the
earlier microsats used painted antenna elements to achieve the same result.
Given enough time, the equilibrium rotation rate will be the result of a
I am not a TS-2000 user, but since it is a satellite rig, I tend to pay some
attention when I see it discussed. There are several mods to improve RX
sensitivity. Kenwood did make some fixes in later production runs of the
rig which are reported to make a significant difference. You can go to the
I am working on a "suggested schedule" for AO-13 and AO-40, but haven't got
the mode changes worked out yet.
Soon.
Alan
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Nothing in Tennessee today, either.
Alan
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Bob,
Have you looked at DXKeeper and the other DXLab programs? They do an
excellent job of handling satellite QSOs, including LoTW and eQSL. DXKeepr
will generate a report of VUCC, grid squares, including worked, confirmed,
etc, in different formats. I not much of an award collector, so I can't
Mike,
I had a slightly related problem which turned out to be the phase shift
capacitor in the rotator. You can see it on the schematic. The rotator
would work fine with no load, and would generate more torque than you could
stop with your hand. However, it would not move my array, which is
adm
Mike,
Pull down the CAT menue. Look for "Speed" and the tick boxes below.
Alan
WA4SCA
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From: amsat-bb-boun...@amsat.org [mailto:amsat-bb-boun...@amsat.org] On
Behalf Of Mike Ryan
Sent: 22 November, 2009 09:43
To: amsat-bb@amsat.org
Subject: [amsat-bb] satpc32 rev 12
In my 45 years of haming, I can recall ONE QSO, back in my days on HF AM,
with somebody using NBFM. Until last weekend, I had completely forgotten
that the FT-847 has a button for that, and of course SATPC32 supports it as
well. ;)
One thing I find is that the discriminator consistently centers
I would suggest that you look around for a store which _specializes_ in
supplying builders. They are usually primarily wholesale, but do retail as
well. We have one up the road a few miles. They have a huge selection of
similar boxes. Some are small enough to mount a relay in, and one is big
en
Alex,
Actually, the most recent revision of the cubesat specification bumps a 1U
cubesat to 1.33 kg, or 4 kg for a 3U cubesat. See section 1.1, pg 5.
http://cubesat.atl.calpoly.edu/media/CDS_rev12.pdf
But don't go crazy with that extra mass. ;)
Alan
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From: a
Alex,
A good post. We are indeed adapting to the Brave New World of ITAR, and we
are not alone in that. At a recent SmallSat meeting I attended, there was
even a tutorial for companies large and small, large being the size of
Boeing. It was about how to work with and around ITAR if you are invo
Joel,
A satellite on the map can be different colors, depending on the background,
to make it visible. For instance, against a white background such as the
polar regions, it is red. Perhaps elsewhere, though I did not look. Is
that what you are seeing?
Alan
WA4CA
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F
Thanks John,
It would be very interesting to hear from other parts of the world where
only 1-2 stations are on whether the dropouts are similar. That would help
clarify the situation. SO-50 has similar dropouts, and AO-51 did as well
when the PL access was enabled.
Alan
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Dave,
SO-67 is only turned on occasionally for testing at this point. The
schedule is posted on their web site, sometimes with very short notice:
http://www.amsatsa.org.za/index.htm
Alan
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Jack,
That looks very reasonable. Remember, you need to tweak the numbers
slightly as time goes by to compensate for aging, temperature, etc. The
docs for SATPC32 explain how to do this.
Alan
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Michael,
AMSAT-DL, with the occasional support of other AMSAT organizations, is still
working on getting it launched. I expect that it will find a ride, probably
unexpectedly, as is often the case. It would be a tragedy to someday find
the launch article in a museum somewhere. However, it is cl
JoAnne covered a lot of ground. We are also working at having presences at
CubeSat and related meetings where many graduate and undergraduate students
are present. W5DID's initiative to institute a reduced rate for students in
AMSAT membership is a recognition of the need to attract, and keep, ne
I noticed that the downlink is a bit off the _current_ published
frequencies. Right now the congestion is far too high to do tests on North
American passes, but has anyone elsewhere with good Doppler correction
software had a chance to tune around for the optimum uplink?
73s,
Alan
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I would add my vote for that. NOVA is a great program, and with slightly
fancier graphics. However, SatPC32 just works, and works well. It easily
handles even Mode-S. The learning curve is very moderate, the documentation
is superb, and the support is even better. Honesty requires me to commen
Afternoon,
There have been some changes of the Space Track designation for SO-67
recently. Originally, it was object 35867. According to the AMSAT-SA page,
it is now object 35870, with the old 35867 now FRIGATE/IRIS according to
Space Track. This is reflected in the AMATEUR.TXT list most tracki
Based on this, you will need to add a line in the SUBTONES.SQF file. For
the FT-847 this is:
SO-67,233.6,$01,1
It will be different for the FT-736, and possibly other rigs, so check the
file for hints.
The line in the DOPPLER.SQF file will read:
SO-67,435345,145875,FM,FM,NOR,0,0
Looks like t
Michael,
That is a good reference from JoAnne. Most on the list will work well,
particularly the TH-D7 and the IC-W32A. However, before you purchase one,
be certain to research how well it actually works for satellite ops. For
instance, I have an Alinco DJ-G7 which has great specifications, but
Nick,
By stall command, you mean that if the rotator does not move after a period
of time, the program stops commanding motion? If so, I have never seen it
anywhere. I use the same combination.
Alan
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From: amsat-bb-boun...@amsat.org [mailto:amsat-bb-boun...@
Tim,
Getting an image is clearly possible, but only if you can get a certain
agency known by its initials to do it. Recall that Skylab, circa 1973, took
some damage on launch. Some amazing pictures were provided by said agency,
among others, to assess what was needed for repair. Now imagine 35
Michael,
The Politically Correct term is "Propulsion Incident." More seriously,
there were almost certainly cables and wires with damaged insulation which
nevertheless worked fine where they were. Now imagine them flexing or being
disturbed, as would be the case if they attempted to deploy the s
Jeff,
I will second Bill's entire statement. With the advent of CubeSats, it
feels as if a large RESET button which must be pushed. Now throw in ITAR,
and there is a big metal box around the button which we need to find the key
to open. ;) Glib comments not withstanding, these are issues which
Dave,
I see you CCed the ao51-modes address. They are always looking for input
for both new and old but popular modes.
Alan
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From: amsat-bb-boun...@amsat.org [mailto:amsat-bb-boun...@amsat.org] On
Behalf Of KG4ZLB
Sent: 04 October, 2009
Morning,
For those who will be attending the Symposium, the forecast looks like a
good stretch of Fall weather. Crisp, mostly clear, but the possibility of a
few showers.
Wed Oct 7
H 74°
L 56°
Thu Oct 8
H 67°
L 49°
Fri Oct 9
H 66°
L 48°
Sat Oct 10
H 65°
L 52°
Sun Oct 11
H 66°
L 50°
Alan
WA
Trevor,
Bill is right on about propulsion systems. There are several types of
thrusters being worked on. Most are being pitched to extend the life of LEO
cubesats, but in principle they could get us to MEO. As always, cost is a
huge factor. When the Boeing rep says after a vendor presentation,
At a SmallSat conference I attended on behalf of AMSAT this summer, I was
amused at the casual assumption by a researcher that 50, Five Oh, cubesats
could be launched as part of an upper atmosphere project using ham
frequencies for the downlinks. (They would have a lifetime of only 3-4
months.) J
Clint,
As the FNG, I can say I have been awed by the old timers' dedication,
experience, competence, and especially the just plain hard work which
happens behind the scenes. We live in interesting times, in the sense of
the Chinese curse, and I firmly believe that we as an organization will take
Managed two packets on the 1843 pass over the US. Signals are good, but
very irregular in spacing. Using 35934, aka object D, worked well. The
actual frequency MAY be a KHz lower or so.
Unfortunately the address to send TLM is bouncing:
: host
mailgate4.uni-wuerzburg.de[132.187.3.47] sai
Mike,
Object number?
Alan
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Trevor,
Thanks for that. There had been some initially on 435.353 or so. CW
blocks. Perhaps they have now transitioned to the regular frequencies.
Alan
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Morning,
I looked for signals this morning on the 1500 UTC pass over the eastern US.
Nothing heard on or around either published downlink frequencies. Anybody
else hear it today?
Alan
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I copied a pass using Object C last evening, and it was in perfect agreement
on AOS/LOS, and good agreement on Doppler correction. The next pass I can
look at will be tomorrow morning.
Alan
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The satgate system was shut down about 2 years ago. The attached posting by
Roy sums it all up. Of course, WB4APR is doing his substantial part in
keeping some of the functionality available, as are the good Winlink folks.
Alan
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After many years of packet m
Edward,
Had a good CW pass at 1430Z. I am using the 35867 object. AOS/LOS were in
good agreement, and Doppler tracking was "fair" with the center frequency
being 435.353 on USB, requiring about 500 Hz of tweaking.
Alan
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Doug,
Very interesting and useful list. As the owner of an Alinco DJ-G7 I would
comment that while it technically is a full duplex rig, it has proved
marginal at best, and unsatisfactory really, as a satellite rig due to
deficiencies in performance.
Alan
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Jerry,
A lot of very talented, determined people are working against stiff odds to
actually bring that about. They share the dream, as well as the solder
burns which come with the territory.
Alan
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Jack,
Depends on what you mean by "loaded into SATPC32." As far as the keps are
concerned, preliminary keps will probably appear here around the time of
launch, and then in the tle-new download file initially. They will at first
be with some sort of obscure object name, which will eventually get
Drew,
Interesting, and good to know. The flexibility of AO-51 gives us lots of
options if needed.
73s,
Alan
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David,
And the uplink is on the "QRP" transponder uplink. Joy.
Alan
WA4SCA
So with all the space on 70cm.
The voice beacon is on the same frequency as AO-51. Is that right ?
David G0MRF
In a message dated 14/09
>>Vista probs huh
Nah, one of the beads in the CPA, Central Processing Abacus, is sticking.
;)
Alan
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John,
A rigblaster is an interface only, but can be used with the correct software
as a TNC for most digital modes. I use MixW which emulates a basic TNC,
including a KISS mode output which works with all the programs I have tried
which expect to see a KISS TNC. There is another program, Packet
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