[amsat-bb] AMSAT Journal -Vol 32 - No3

2009-05-06 Thread GW1FKY
e to my self as a thought went through my mind. The concluding para on page 27 was adjacent the final para on the progress and process on "ITAR" The thought that had crossed my mind was- "BACK TO THE FUTURE". I trust all will be well and wish all Good Luck in

[amsat-bb] Re: Atlantis and Hubble Photo

2009-05-16 Thread GW1FKY
such a large amount of useful and valuable information. Ken Eaton GW1FKY Amsat -UK Amsat NA ___ Sent via amsat...@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author. Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite program! Subscription

[amsat-bb] Re: KEP 09183 PROBLEM

2009-07-03 Thread GW1FKY
e menu to tick for selection, I checked my source file was still OK and correct - unable to sort out the problem. I had saved my original and they loaded OK !!! Ken Eaton GW1FKY ___ Sent via amsat...@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are th

[amsat-bb] Re: Bare NASA (2-line) format elements truncated?

2009-07-08 Thread GW1FKY
your very valuable time and efforts by the way Paul , we have become very dependant on them as a tool for tracking and predictions. Regards Ken Eaton GW1FKY Amsat - UK Amsat NA ___ Sent via amsat...@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author

[amsat-bb] Re: AO-51 Special event

2009-07-20 Thread GW1FKY
also for the " New One" Hi! Ken Eaton GW1FKY Amsat -UK Amsat NA ___ Sent via amsat...@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-bb] ARISS -School Link Up

2009-07-30 Thread GW1FKY
GW1FKY Amsat -UK Amsat NA ___ Sent via amsat...@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] iPhone / iPod touch Tracking software

2009-08-31 Thread GW1FKY
helpful, he is also looking its use on other possible Windows mobile devices. Ken Eaton GW1FKY Amsat - UK Amsat NA Oh - I'd appreciate it if you'd point out the existence of PocketSat3 for the iPhone / iPod Touch when you're demoing. A new iPod Touch costs

[amsat-bb] RE - iPod tracking software.

2009-09-01 Thread GW1FKY
down load etc and was therefore unaware of the need to get it via an iTunes store without a trial ! Sorry for my ignorance and error in the posting of the information. Ken Eaton GW1FKY Amsat - UK Amsat NA ___ Sent via amsat...@amsat.org. Opinions

[amsat-bb] Re: SA-AMSAT payload activation on SO-67

2009-11-07 Thread GW1FKY
Hi Jan, I heard very strong signals from Europeans on the down link - Just using my THD-7E and its helical antenna. Congratulations to all in the team and "Good Luck" for future work. Ken Eaton GW1FKY Amsat -UK Amsat NA ___ Sent via amsat...

[amsat-bb] Re: AO-51 may have crashed...

2011-02-17 Thread GW1FKY
Hi Drew, Confirms my fears as I did not hear any activity over here in UK (Wales) on the high elevation pass between 1555 -1610 hrs GMT. Trust that it is not related to the "Solar Flare " that has been forecast to disrupt communication etc. Good Luck. Ken Eaton GW1FKY Amsat -U

[amsat-bb] Re: Discovery Shuttle

2011-02-24 Thread GW1FKY
Ken Eaton GW1FKY Amsat -UK Amsat NA ___ 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] MIR - Ten years since splashdown

2011-03-03 Thread GW1FKY
crashed in the south Pacific. On the 23rd March 2001 at approx. 0600 hrs UTC the spacecraft was reported to have made the impact so this month marks the date 10 years on from the end of another past era in space. Cheers Ken Eaton GW1FKY Amsat -UK Amsat NA

[amsat-bb] ISS and Discovery - Final visible pass

2011-03-07 Thread GW1FKY
pair like this will be something that I will never forget. Happy landing Discovery, Good Luck and well done to all of the team that gave you such support. Ken Eaton GW1FKY Amsat - UK Amsat NA ___ Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those

[amsat-bb] Re: UO-11 received

2011-03-12 Thread GW1FKY
ent to the DCARR web site. Ken Eaton GW1FKY Amsat-UK Amsat NA ___ 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/mailma

[amsat-bb] National Science Week -Special Event Stations UK

2011-03-14 Thread GW1FKY
both of these events is: GW0ANA ( Glyn Jones ) Thanking you for your time. Ken Eaton GW1FKY Amsat -UK Amsat NA ___ Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author. Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amat

[amsat-bb] Re: Antenna discussions

2011-03-19 Thread GW1FKY
"ELK" antenna (horizontal) and Nick has confirmed that he was using an ARROW YAGI. Thanks for the contact " NICK" - A great pleasure to work you via the old bird still working pleased to say. QSL card on the way with thanks. Ken Eaton GW1FKY Amsat- UK Amsat NA _

[amsat-bb] Correction to mail - Antenna discussion

2011-03-19 Thread GW1FKY
Hi again, Apologies please note correction to the call sign for " Nick" KB1RVT. "I was to quick on the draw " Should check before I send. Ken Eaton GW1FKY ___ Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those o

[amsat-bb] Shuttle Endeavour Launch ( Mission STS -134 ) new date

2011-04-04 Thread GW1FKY
docking which may have been a conflict in the previous planned time scale. Trust all goes well for the new date. Ken Eaton GW1FKY Amsat -UK Amsat NA ___ Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author. Not an AMSAT-NA member

[amsat-bb] Re: 5A3ST fo-29

2011-06-29 Thread GW1FKY
Hi, I think that the call sign has been mistaken - It should have been 9A3ST an amateur station that I have worked or heard on a number of times on the satellites. Trust that this will help with the enquiry. Ken Eaton GW1FKY Amsat -UK Amsat NA

[amsat-bb] Recent Amsat Keps Posting

2011-07-16 Thread GW1FKY
t the current pages of Amsat and the Kep's that were available for download were still dated for the 7th July 2011. I have also run "Orbitron" and it worked OK when I stripped out the headers/ tails and spaces that were contained in this weeks kep's posting. Many thanks for yo

[amsat-bb] ARISSat-1 Report

2011-08-03 Thread GW1FKY
ed and of course to all whom gave the support to enable the project to proceed."Amateur Radio " is well spoken for in its voice announcement. Regards Ken Eaton GW1FKY Amasat-UK Amsat NA ___ Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org. Opinions expres

[amsat-bb] Re: Arissat-1 sstv received

2011-08-04 Thread GW1FKY
published frequency. Put it down to "age" or my pleasure of having such success. Sincere Apologies to all. Ken Eaton GW1FKY ___ Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author. Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to s

[amsat-bb] ARISSat-1 Report

2011-08-13 Thread GW1FKY
have switches status. Ken Eaton GW1FKY Amsat -UK Amasat NA ___ 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

[amsat-bb] Re: ARISSat transponder

2011-08-30 Thread GW1FKY
to all and pleased to see that at least the transponder has benn functional. Ken Eaton GW1FKY Amsat -UK Amsat NA ___ Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author. Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satelli

[amsat-bb] Re: FITSAT-1 - 5.840 GHz

2011-09-20 Thread GW1FKY
Hi, Further to the email : Try the following web pages. also refers to the alternative name of "NIWAKA" _http://www.fit.ac.jp/~tanaka/fitsat.shtml_ (http://www.fit.ac.jp/~tanaka/fitsat.shtml) Cheers Ken GW1FKY ___ Sent via AMSAT-BB

[amsat-bb] 2M1EUB/P Satellite Activation - Isle of Skye

2011-09-25 Thread GW1FKY
with the European traffic, however he would still appreciate DX contacts this week from the Island followed by activation from his usual vacation in the North of Scotland. Thanks once again Paul for your dedication and time for these trips. Ken Eaton GW1FKY Amsat -UK Amsat NA

[amsat-bb] Re: Nothing from ARISSat-1?

2011-09-26 Thread GW1FKY
Hi Gordon, I did not hear even a whisper today -Monday morning - at my QTH in south Wales UK. Thanks for your posting it confirms that I was not alone. Regards Ken Eaton GW1FKY ___ Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the

[amsat-bb] Ref my ARISSat-1 report 26th Sept.

2011-09-27 Thread GW1FKY
o say that under better operating situations during the month, I have heard my own down link quite strongly and had two confirmed contacts. Many thanks and apologies if my earlier report caused confusion. Ken Eaton GW1FKy ___ Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsa

[amsat-bb] Re: ARISSat and Elk or Arrow

2011-09-28 Thread GW1FKY
that this will help, good luck and trust that you will have some success. Ken Eaton GW1FKY Amsat -UK Amsat NA ___ Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author. Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satelli

[amsat-bb] Explorer-1 packet heard in UK

2011-10-30 Thread GW1FKY
the frequency allocated to Explorer -1 - It was quite healthy but I had not set anything to record or decode the data.( 437.505 Mhz +/- doppler) Ken Eaton GW1FKY Amsat -UK Amsat NA ___ Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those

[amsat-bb] Re: adding new cubesats to oscar.dcarr.org

2011-11-09 Thread GW1FKY
all of your pioneering and good work on decoding and reporting on your own web pages. Ken Eaton GW1FKY Amsat -UK Amsat NA ___ Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author. Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur

[amsat-bb] Re: Uplink power for working ARISSat-1?

2011-11-12 Thread GW1FKY
loose operation for a spell. I wish you luck and look forward to hopefully hearing you active so that I can get another confirmed contact in my log. Congratulations to you on your success with the decoding of the BPSK - Maybe I should also be looking at following in your footsteps. Regards K

[amsat-bb] Fwd: Mystery of the Lunar Ionosphere

2011-11-15 Thread GW1FKY
Hi, While we are on the subject of the Moon and looking back at missions - take a look at the web pages I have forwarded.Should prove quite a talking point in terms of our hobby - ionosphere and radio communications on and around the Moon. Regards Ken Eaton GW1FKY

[amsat-bb] Apologies: Re my Posting -Mystery of Lunar Ionosphere

2011-11-15 Thread GW1FKY
Apologies, My posting on the subject should have included details of the address, but as it was forwarded it will perhaps have been filtered. Details are as follows. Ken Eaton GW1FKY NASA Science News for Nov. 14, 2011 How can a world without air have an ionosphere? Somehow the Moon has done

[amsat-bb] Re: Galileo Contract Awarded

2010-01-08 Thread gw1fky
. Martin of course for anyone not aware is also Chairman of Amsat - UK and plays a key role in his support and contributions to the roles of amateur satellites and projects. Best wishes and continued " Good Luck " Ken Eaton GW1FKy Amsat - U

[amsat-bb] Re: A flight to near space this weekend

2010-02-11 Thread GW1FKY
ect.org.uk/wiki/doku.php) Cheers Ken de GW1FKY ___ Sent via amsat...@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] Re: AO-51 S schedule loaded

2010-05-10 Thread GW1FKY
ng, some 5 -9. Glad to report the good news following your switchover, a big thanks to you for all of the time and effort that you put into keeping everything ship shape. Regard to all. Ken Eaton GW1FKY Amsat -UK Amsat NA ___ Sent via amsat...@amsat.org

[amsat-bb] Re: Satpc32

2010-05-15 Thread GW1FKY
set up etc. I found that although they had updated the keps the programme was not reading from the current data but from an earlier file. Doing a set up by selecting the correct file and then restarting the programme resolved the issue. Good luck. Ken Eaton GW1FKY Amsat -UK Amsat NA

[amsat-bb] Re: [Fwd: Re: Re: AO-51 mode change 5/17/10 around 1120utc]

2010-05-17 Thread GW1FKY
Hi, I monitored the UK 1558z pass and also tried to access AO-51 (with 67 hz tone of course) Nothing heard and no response to my attempts. Cheers Ken Eaton GW1FKY Amsat -UK Amsat NA ___ Sent via amsat...@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those

[amsat-bb] Space Shuttle Retirement -Special Event Stations

2010-05-28 Thread GW1FKY
hobby of amateur radio - and of course satellite projects through public awareness and maybe raising donations or support. Any thoughts? Ken Eaton GW1FKY Amsat - UK Amsat NA ___ Sent via amsat...@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author. Not a

[amsat-bb] Tisat-1 Report

2010-07-13 Thread GW1FKY
new one added to my list of many. Ken Eaton GW1FKY Amsat-UK Amsat NA ___ Sent via amsat...@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-bb] Re: Posting to BB

2010-08-25 Thread GW1FKY
download a driver for the USB version from the site mentioned in the intructions. Both the Amsat NA and Amsat -UK have published information about its use in their journals and web pages. Good Luck Ken Eaton GW1FKY Amsat -UK Amsat NA ___ Sent

[amsat-bb] SSTL & DMCii - To build & Launch 3 UK Satellites

2010-09-28 Thread GW1FKY
of 1 metre. It is also planned to let other countries whom may not be able to afford to build or launch satellites. Buy time for use of the SSTL satellites. Many congratulations to Sir Martin Sweeting and his teams on yet another major project for the group. Ken Eaton GW1FKY Amsat -UK Amsat NA

[amsat-bb] Re: SO-67 planned active over Europe this week

2010-11-08 Thread GW1FKY
In a message dated 08/11/2010 07:32:19 GMT Standard Time, oz...@privat.dk writes: http://www.amsatsa.org.za/ Hi, Extracted the following details. Good Luck and thanks for the news Ken de GW1FKY Europe 2010-11-08 07:45 2010-11-08 09:19 2010-11-08 10:54 2010-11-08 16:55 2010-11-08 18

[amsat-bb] Re: New sat's experiences ?

2010-11-20 Thread GW1FKY
others reporting in to the BBS. Not yet submitted any report to the project web site but my congratulations to all the team, support and sponsors. Glad to see your time and efforts rewarded - Thanks for the new additions to the hobby. Ken Eaton GW1FKY Amsat-UK Amsat NA

[amsat-bb] Re: Help identify data on 145.825 MHz

2010-11-26 Thread GW1FKY
is now stable and Clive expects the satellite to be active until the 30th November. The frequency is nearer 145.826 Mhz however. Regards Ken Eaton GW1FKY Amsat -UK Amsat NA ___ Sent via amsat...@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author. Not

[amsat-bb] Re: Highest data rate achieved in the Amateur Satellite Service

2010-12-02 Thread GW1FKY
re a very significant factor , however with such short pass times of course the higher rate of date exchange is a very valuable asset especially with pictures Cheers Ken de GW1FKY Hello All, Just a reminder that we'll be running a few days of 38k4 packet beginning Sunday afternoon/eve

[amsat-bb] UO-11 Active

2010-12-31 Thread GW1FKY
good reports. Wishing you all a "HAPPY NEW YEAR and GOOD LUCK" for 2011. A big thanks to all that support their time and effort as well as donations to make the hobby worhwhile. Ken Eaton GW1FKY Amsat - UK Amsat NA ___ Sent via amsat...

[amsat-bb] SO-67 Successful operation in Europe

2011-01-08 Thread GW1FKY
t 10 watts of RF. I had good reports and could hear my own downlink quite well, but also had to remember the operating technique and the use of the tone for access. Trust that things will be now OK for the return to normal operation next week as planned. Ken Eaton GW1FKY Amsat -UK AMSAT NA. PS.

[amsat-bb] Re: HO-68 Not Heard

2011-01-13 Thread GW1FKY
not making an incorrect report. Ken Eaton GW1FKY ___ 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

[amsat-bb] Re: HO-68 Not Heard

2011-01-13 Thread GW1FKY
oard abilities have declined ! Ken Eaton GW1FKY ___ 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] Re: SATCONTROL_FCD

2011-01-16 Thread GW1FKY
0 metre net which we hold every Sunday morning at 10.00 hrs local time - We operate +/- 3.780 Mhz. Thanks again and good luck to you and your projects. Ken Eaton GW1FKY Amsat-UK Amsat NA ___ Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those o

[amsat-bb] Re: SATCONTROL_FCD

2011-01-16 Thread GW1FKY
e Amsat-UK 80 metre net which we hold every Sunday morning at 10.00 hrs local time - We operate +/- 3.780 Mhz. Thanks again and good luck to you and your projects. Ken Eaton GW1FKY Amsat-UK Amsat NA ___ Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are

[amsat-bb] Re: Hot solar panels

2011-01-18 Thread GW1FKY
small area - Just a thought. Regards Ken Eaton GW1FKY Amsat - UK Amsat NA ___ 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-bb] How to build a Satellite.

2011-11-26 Thread GW1FKY
that can also be downloaded. Ken Eaton GW1FKY Amsat UK Amsat NA ___ 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] ARISSAT-1 European Passes

2011-12-21 Thread GW1FKY
the coming New Year. Ken Eaton GW1FKY Amsat -UK Amsat NA ___ 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/mailma

[amsat-bb] Soyuz TMA 03M Launch to ISS

2011-12-22 Thread GW1FKY
at the NASA Mission Status Centre. Ken Eaton GW1FKY Amsat - UK Amsat NA ___ 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

[amsat-bb] ARISSat-1 European Activity and Status update.

2011-12-22 Thread GW1FKY
perhaps the angle and coverage of the satellites antenna? Will try again tomorrow evening and thanks to those that were hoping to make a contact. Ken Eaton GW1FKY Amsat-UK Amsat NA ___ Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the

[amsat-bb] Arrissat-1 UK Status Report.

2011-12-29 Thread GW1FKY
also calling CQ - Peter also heard you yesterday you were much stronger but did not get back to you as my antenna was doing a 180 degree turn. Will monitor the next pass and try to get an update on the status. Ken Eaton GW1FKY By the way, I note thankfully that all went well for the

[amsat-bb] ARRISat-1 Activity Report

2011-12-30 Thread GW1FKY
5X7 prior to the satellite switching off in eclipse. Nice to report the activity as we approach the end on the year and an era for ARISSat-1. Ken Eaton GW1FKY ___ Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author. Not an AMSAT-NA

[amsat-bb] Re: ARISSat-1 descending rapidly

2012-01-03 Thread GW1FKY
Hi all, Just worked 2E0SQL ( Peter ) over here in the UK at 1520 hrs ,still strong but caught me on the 180 degree turn of my rotator. He was 5 / 8-9 and also monitored the FM transmissions on a separate radio with afixed antenna. Ken Eaton GW1FKY

[amsat-bb] Cubesat report

2012-02-13 Thread GW1FKY
Heard very strong data bursts on the following frequencies from around 1539 hours GMT onwards. Just using an "Elk" antenna and very strong -My QTH - IO81EM (Wales UK) 145.902 Mhz, 437.475 Mhz, 437.550 Mhz. Ken Eaton GW1FKY ___ Sent vi

[amsat-bb] Re: Anyone in Europe copying PW-SAT

2012-02-17 Thread GW1FKY
part. Nothing heard regret to say and it had been quite strong when I tracked it using my ELK antenna on previous days. Ken Eaton GW1FKY ___ Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author. Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to

[amsat-bb] Re: COMPASS-1 needs your help

2012-02-28 Thread GW1FKY
.1621 0-0 20278-3 0 2341 2 32787 97.8131 122.4236 0016338 64.2362 296.0582 14.83546928207429 Ken Eaton GW1FKY Amsat -UK Amsat NA ___ Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author. Not an AMSAT-NA member? J

[amsat-bb] Re: COMPASS-1 needs your help

2012-02-28 Thread GW1FKY
Apologies - Correction to the "keps" and spacing - for some reason the cut and paste did not work, I hope that this now posts in the right format for the software to read. Ken Eaton GW1FKY Hi Mike, Noted your request and will monitor but my set up is only an "Elk"ant

[amsat-bb] Compass-1 Reset

2012-02-29 Thread GW1FKY
Hi Mike and team, Very pleased to see that the reset attempt on COMPASS - 1 was successful late last night (Tuesday 28th February) Good luck and I trust that all continues to go well to inspire future projects. Ken Eaton GW1FKY ___ Sent via

[amsat-bb] Re: Need some ears to listen for VO-52, Northern EU, Canada, USA...

2012-03-13 Thread GW1FKY
y. However with the posting of the news I think perhaps the date should be 13th March 2012.. Kind regards Ken Eaton GW1FKY Amsat-UK Amsat NA ___ Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author. Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to s

[amsat-bb] Re: Horyu-2 CW analyzed

2012-05-18 Thread GW1FKY
Hi all, I used these keps during a pass over here in Wales (United Kingdom) at 1155 hrs GMT onwards. The satellite CW was loud and clear with just an "Elk" antenna feeding my Kenwood TS-2000. "Congratulations to all concerned with the project and its success" Ken Eaton GW1F

[amsat-bb] Re: Future Possibilities For Automated Transfer Vehicle Technologies

2012-06-22 Thread GW1FKY
e of " Space Budgets" Regards. Ken Eaton GW1FKY Amsat -UK Amsat NA ___ 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: ht

[amsat-bb] Olympic Flagship Amateur Satellite Operation

2012-07-22 Thread GW1FKY
: "There is no problem with 2O12L using 435 MHz, it's 432 MHz that they cannot use". Thus meaning that AO -7 cannot be used for mode "B" operation within the imposed zone of course. Operation on other amateur satellites should therefore be possible. Apologies. Ken Eato

[amsat-bb] Re: 2O12W on FO-29

2012-07-28 Thread GW1FKY
ale subject to my availability. Many thanks,good luck and best regards. Ken Eaton GW1FKY Also QSL Manager for the Barry Amateur Radio Society - 2O12W Olympic event ___ Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author. Not a

[amsat-bb] PROITERES

2012-09-10 Thread GW1FKY
well with just my usual "ELK" antenna. "Congratulations to the team and all concerned " Ken Eaton GW1FKY Amsat-UK Amsat NA ___ Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author. Not an AMSAT-NA member? J

[amsat-bb] Re: PROITERES

2012-09-10 Thread GW1FKY
Hi Simon, Thanks for the clarification - That was exactly what I experienced and was rather confused until I played back a short recording and realised that I was not having a receiver problem. Regards Ken GW1FKY ___ Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org

[amsat-bb] Re: RES: FITSAT-1 heard!

2012-10-04 Thread GW1FKY
operating quite well. Congratulations to all concerned in the project and of course the management of the release of the satellites from the ISS. Ken Eaton GW1FKY Amsat UK Amsat NA ___ Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author

[amsat-bb] Re: Request for a file of amateur satellite frequencies

2012-10-25 Thread GW1FKY
or operation of some of the satellites has been very difficult to pursue, thus keeping any proposed file updated is perhaps beyond its manager at the moment. Regards Ken Eaton GW1FKY Amsat- UK Amast NA Ps. I trust that all goes well for the gathering in Florida and that the approaching hurr

[amsat-bb] Re: Who is using a IC-910 with Maspro Antennas?

2012-11-21 Thread GW1FKY
h you luck and I am sure that you will get many suggestions and pointers about the concern. Regards Ken Eaton GW1FKY ___ Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author. Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur

[amsat-bb] Re: John Heath G7HIA SK

2013-02-16 Thread GW1FKY
Hi all, Also deeply saddened by the news - A wonderful person whom greatly supported Amsat and our hobby. He will indeed be greatly missed and my thoughts are with family and friends - RIP John. Ken Eaton GW1FKY ___ Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org

[amsat-bb] Re: PSLV-C20 Launch

2013-02-25 Thread GW1FKY
degrees. These are only approximate and will depend on any issue of corrections to the launch time and tracking. Wish all lots of good luck especially with Strand-1 Ken Eaton GW1FKY ___ Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the

[amsat-bb] Re: STRaND-1 and AAUSAT3 Heard over Delft

2013-02-25 Thread GW1FKY
congratulations to the team and all concerned with the project and launch. A very proud day for you all and pleased to see another success story. Regards and looking forward to future projects. Ken Eaton GW1FKY Amsat-UK Amasat NA ___ Sent via AMSAT-BB

[amsat-bb] Re: PSLV C20 Launch

2013-02-26 Thread GW1FKY
team were at one point willing to offer to approved radio amateurs a "Blue Box" to participate in the work that they are carrying out. A very nice gesture and good luck to anyone having the good fortune to be part of this data gathering. Ken Eaton GW1FKY Amsat-U

[amsat-bb] Re: STRaND 1 and AAUSAT3 TLE (No longer part of tle-new.txt)

2013-03-30 Thread GW1FKY
PE0SAT for his initial observation on the omissions. Regards Ken Eaton GW1FKY Amsat -UK Amsat NA ___ 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: UPDATE 2M1EUB/P OPPS IO97CM WORKED

2013-04-11 Thread GW1FKY
do get some time to enjoy !!! Regards Ken Eaton GW1FKY Amsat -UK Amsat NA ___ 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-bb] Vega Rocket Launch -Delayed

2013-05-04 Thread GW1FKY
The launch Saturday of Europe's lightweight rocket, Vega, from Kourou in French Guiana was put off until an unspecified date because of poor weather conditions at the space base, the European Space Agency said. Ken Eaton GW1FKY ___ Sent via AMS

[amsat-bb] Vega rocket Launch success

2013-05-07 Thread GW1FKY
On Monday, May 6, 2013 at 11:06 pm local time in French Guiana, Arianespace successfully launched the second Vega rocket from the Guiana space Center (CSG), orbiting the Proba-V, VNREDSat-1 and ESTCube-1 satellites. Ken Eaton GW1FKY- AMSAT-UK, AMSAT NA

[amsat-bb] ESTCube-1 Heard in Wales -UK

2013-05-07 Thread GW1FKY
Hi all, Monday 7th May 2013 - Time here in Wales -UK 1235hrs UTC. Hearing ESTcube -1 very well with just my Elk antenna and a Kenwood TS-2000. Congratulations to all involved with the project and launch. Ken Eaton GW1FKY Amsat-UK Amsat NA ___ Sent

[amsat-bb] Re: ESTCube-1 Heard in Wales -UK

2013-05-08 Thread GW1FKY
d - it did not register from my normal routine. Sincere apologies - pleased to learn of the success of others in hearing the satellite. Ken Eaton GW1FKY ___ Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author. Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join

[amsat-bb] UO-11 ( Uosat-2)

2013-05-18 Thread GW1FKY
Hi all, I have been checking on the status of UO-11 ( Uosat-2 ) for our weekly Amsat -UK 80 metre Net report. Noticed that it is no longer listed on the OSCAR satellite status page run by KD5UGR. Ken Eaton GW1FKY Amsat-UK Amsat NA ___ Sent via

[amsat-bb] Re: FOX-2 MPPT Presentation

2013-06-18 Thread GW1FKY
Hi, Many thanks for the information - Very interesting reading and useful information. Wish you lots of "Good Luck" and success with the project. Ken Eaton GW1FKY Amsat -UK Amsat NA ___ Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are th

[amsat-bb] Re: FITSAT-1 (NIWAKA)

2013-06-28 Thread GW1FKY
t memories of first hearing it using the same set up and I pleased that I had the opportunity to be one of those monitoring the success since its launch. My very Best Regards to All. Ken Eaton GW1FKY Amsat-UK Amsat NA ___ Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org

[amsat-bb] Re: FITSAT-1 (NIWAKA)

2013-06-28 Thread GW1FKY
QTH. Lost signal approx. 1538 hrs GMT Same set up: Kenwood TS 2000 plus ELK antenna and tracking with SATPC32 and AZ/EL Rotator. Ken Eaton GW1FKY ___ Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author. Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join

[amsat-bb] Re: Fitsat-1

2013-07-02 Thread GW1FKY
Hi all, I was a bit late in setting up to monitor Fitsat-1 due to local QRM. However pleased to report that I received the satellite still quite strong over here in Wales -UK during a pass today ( Tuesday 2nd July 2013) at 1120 hrs GMT. Regards Ken Eaton GW1FKY

[amsat-bb] Re: FITSAT-1 (NIWAKA) became a shooting star

2013-07-04 Thread GW1FKY
its progress has been so very passed on by you and the teams. Ken Eaton GW1FKY Amsat-UK Amsat NA ___ 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: Strand-1

2013-07-24 Thread GW1FKY
opportunity to monitor and reach the objectives of the project. Ken Eaton GW1FKY Amsat-UK Amsat NA ___ 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] ISRO MARS ORBITER -LIFT OFF & SEPERATION

2013-11-05 Thread GW1FKY
lations to ISRO and all of those involved in the project - Good Luck with ongoing project and its long journey to the planet MARS. Ken Eaton GW1FKY Amsat -UK Amsat NA ___ Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author. Not an AMSAT

[amsat-bb] FUNcube1

2013-11-21 Thread GW1FKY
Congratulations to all involved in the FUNcube-1 project. To quote a very well known statement: " THEDREAM IS ALIVE " Thanks also to launch providers they did not let us down - Also wish others on the payload every success. Ken Eaton GW1FKY Amsat-U

[amsat-bb] FUNcube -1 Heard Wales UK

2013-11-21 Thread GW1FKY
Hi It is 1026 GMT over here in Wales - UK . Pleased to report that I hearing FUNcube-1 and only using my "Elk" antenna mounted on rotator. Radio Kenwood TS-2000. Congratulations and another new one for me. Looking forward to the next giant step Hi! Hi! Ken Eaton GW1FKY Amsat-U

[amsat-bb] Re: Triton-1 update #4 23 November 2013 08:30UTC - new Triton1 TLE...

2013-11-23 Thread GW1FKY
o the Team. Ken Eaton GW1FKY Amsat-UK Amsat NA ___ 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] Re: Satellites Status

2014-01-14 Thread GW1FKY
tional mode for use with the software during the time it is illuminated by the sun. During eclipse ( darkness ) it operates in the amateur mode with a transponder. Please visit the Amsat-UK web site for more information and references. _www.amsat-uk.org_ (http://www.amsa

[amsat-bb] Re: LituanicaSAT-1 - Lithuanian CubeSat

2014-03-05 Thread GW1FKY
news. Ken Eaton GW1FKY Amsat -UK Amsat NA ___ 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] Re: LitSat-1 and LituanicaSat-1 candidate objects

2014-03-05 Thread GW1FKY
027769 LITUANICASAT-1 1 39571U 98067EQ 14064.46244130 .00059708 0-0 97724-3 0 200 2 39571 51.6477 253.7272 0004705 229.2061 219.0234 15.51912512 769 Ken Eaton GW1FKY ___ Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org

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