[amsat-bb] 150 cubesats to provide global WIFI multicasting

2014-02-08 Thread Michael Chen
Maybe my knowledge is out dated, or is this another fiction? https://www.outernet.is/ Guys responsible for frequency coordination will freak out for such project. :) 发自我的 iPhone Michael Chen, BD5RV AMSAT-CHINA ___ Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org

[amsat-bb] Re: Malaysian airliner puzzle

2014-03-17 Thread Michael Chen
The distance calculated between the satellite and the plane won't be credible if the time on both are not synchronized, even if the transmission from the plane is time tagged. As a matter of fact, it's quite difficult to keep such an synchronization. Michael Chen, BD5RV/4 AMSAT-C

[amsat-bb] Fifty Years in Space

2011-11-10 Thread Michael Chen
team in Dayton this year and that was the 1st show of AMSAT-China to the world. The first Chinese amateur satellite was launched in 2009. We are late but we are eventually there. Michael Chen, BD5RV/4 AMSAT-China: http://www.camsat.cn --- Twitter:  http://twitter.

[amsat-bb] Re: 145.825 MHz APRS on Katy to Nanjing Balloon

2012-02-11 Thread Michael Chen
Well, I live in Nanjing. It's interesting to read this. Michael Chen, BD5RV/4 AMSAT-China: http://www.camsat.cn --- Twitter:  http://twitter.com/bd5rv Email:   michael.bd...@gmail.com MSN:    bd...@jsdxc.org Skype:  michael-bd5rv On Thu, Feb 9, 2012 at 7:

[amsat-bb] Re: Watch Venus Transit Online

2012-06-05 Thread Michael Chen
Here is a live video feed from China, if you are interested. http://tech.sina.com.cn/d/2012venus/ Michael Chen, BD5RV/4 AMSAT-China: http://www.camsat.cn --- Twitter:  http://twitter.com/bd5rv Email:   michael.bd...@gmail.com MSN:    bd...@jsdxc.org Skype

[amsat-bb] ARISS Video

2012-07-18 Thread Michael Chen
ARISS. I saw this video in the lobby of NASA HQ in Washington, DC. It's something like IMAX Space Station but it's not. Can anybody tell me the name of this video? Michael Chen, BD5RV/4 AMSAT-China: http://www.camsat.cn --- Twitter: http://twitter.

[amsat-bb] Re: ARISS Video

2012-07-18 Thread Michael Chen
JoAnne, Thanks, but it's not what I am looking for. I know this video by Doug. The one I am talking about is about three astronauts in the ISS, with microphones in their hands and answering the questions. Michael Chen, BD5RV/4 AMSAT-China: http://www.cams

[amsat-bb] BT7AAE XW-1 special event station to be working on AirShow China 2010

2010-11-05 Thread Michael Chen
get feed backs from the site or from the world. Join us in this event. Michael Chen, BD5RV/4 AMSAT-China: http://www.camsat.cn --- Twitter:  http://twitter.com/bd5rv Email:   michael.bd...@gmail.com MSN:    bd...@jsdxc.org Sk

[amsat-bb] Visit to US

2010-11-22 Thread Michael Chen
Hi, Everyone, I am going to visit U.S. in December and stay there for a month or two. I will be visiting cities in both west and east coasts and hope to meet with some amateur satellite enthusiasts and have a few beers together. Drop me a message if you are interested. Michael Chen, BD5RV/4

[amsat-bb] Re: Visit to US

2010-12-08 Thread Michael Chen
f you are interested in talking about amateur satellites. :) Michael Chen, BD5RV/4 KF5GSU AMSAT-China: http://www.camsat.cn --- Twitter:  http://twitter.com/bd5rv Email:   michael.bd...@gmail.com MSN:    bd...@jsdxc.org Skype:  michael-bd5rv On Mon, Nov 22, 2010 at

[amsat-bb] Happy birthday to HO68

2010-12-14 Thread Michael Chen
1 year anniversary. Happy Birthday, XW1! Michael Chen, BD5RV/4 AMSAT-China: http://www.camsat.cn --- Twitter:  http://twitter.com/bd5rv Email:   michael.bd...@gmail.com MSN:    bd...@jsdxc.org Skype:  michael-bd5rv

[amsat-bb] Sacramento and L.A

2010-12-27 Thread Michael Chen
Hey, guys, I will be in Sacramento today to 29th and then L.A till Jan. 5. It will be great to meet some amsat guys in these areas. Leave me a message or call (317)716-6818. Michael Chen, BD5RV/4 AMSAT-China: http://www.camsat.cn --- Twitter:  http://twitter.com

[amsat-bb] Atlanta

2011-01-12 Thread Michael Chen
Hey, I am going to visit Atlanta and stay there for about a week. Hope to see some AMSAT folks there. Michael Chen, BD5RV/4 AMSAT-China: http://www.camsat.cn --- Twitter:  http://twitter.com/bd5rv Email:   michael.bd...@gmail.com MSN:    bd...@jsdxc.org Skype

[amsat-bb] Re: sat tracking programs on iphone

2011-01-15 Thread Michael Chen
I had HamSat and Satellite Tracker installed on my iPhone. Both are great. HamSat gives you a 3D demonstration of real time satellite position as well as detailed AZ/EL and frequency info based on the location grabbed by build-in GPS. Michael Chen, BD5RV/4 AMSAT-China: http://www.camsat.cn

[amsat-bb] Re: VE8EV is missing HO-68

2011-02-08 Thread Michael Chen
Chinese New Year for the past week, nobody is working on the bird, and Alan is now enjoying his vacation in FO/Frech Polynesia. :) Sogive him some time. He deserves it. Michael Chen, BD5RV/4 AMSAT-China: http://www.camsat.cn --- Twitter:  http://twitter.com

[amsat-bb] CAMSAT and HO68 at Dayton Hamvention 2011

2011-05-11 Thread Michael Chen
a and interested, leave me a message to find a good time to get together for a cup of coffee. Michael Chen, BD5RV/4 AMSAT-China: http://www.camsat.cn --- Twitter:  http://twitter.com/bd5rv Email:   michael.bd...@gmail.com MSN:    bd...@jsdxc.org Skype:  michael-

[amsat-bb] No U band antenna on ARISSat-1?

2011-08-03 Thread Michael Chen
The satellite was taken back...someone forgot to install the U band antenna? Michael Chen, BD5RV/4 AMSAT-China: http://www.camsat.cn --- Twitter:  http://twitter.com/bd5rv Email:   michael.bd...@gmail.com MSN:    bd...@jsdxc.org Skype:  michael-bd5rv

[amsat-bb] Re: ARISSat-1 Deployed !

2011-08-03 Thread Michael Chen
Gould, Congratulations to you and the entire team! It seems that our JA friends have already had some reception reports. http://oscar.dcarr.org/ Michael Chen, BD5RV/4 AMSAT-China: http://www.camsat.cn --- Twitter:  http://twitter.com/bd5rv Email:   michael.bd

[amsat-bb] HT supports full duplex satellite operation

2009-10-20 Thread Michael Chen
All, Could anyone list the HT models (available today in the market) that support full duplex satellite operation? I know I can get connected with two HTs and portable cross Yagi. Just need a simpler solution. IC-W23AT and TH-D7 are discontinued. Michael Chen, BD5RV/4 Email: michael.bd

[amsat-bb] Re: HT supports full duplex satellite operation

2009-10-20 Thread Michael Chen
time, the school will always require new HT purchase from the market. It's sad that I can't find a good choice. DJ-G7 does not seem to be good enough. I believe there will be a boost of satellite operation in China with the launch of XW-1. Michael Chen, BD5RV/4 Email: michael.bd...@gma

[amsat-bb] 70cm preamp

2009-11-26 Thread Michael Chen
HI, All, I am looking for a good 70cm preamp for satellite operation. Kind of urgent. Recommendations and sale are welcome. Michael Chen, BD5RV/4 Email: michael.bd...@gmail.com MSN: bd...@jsdxc.org Skype: michael-bd5rv ___ Sent via amsat...@amsat.org

[amsat-bb] BT3WX to be on air

2009-12-08 Thread Michael Chen
All, BT3WX, the special event station celebrating the launch of XW-1 amateur satellite, is going to hit the air at 1000z today (Dec. 9). Please look for us on all HF amateur bands as well as all possible satellite passes. Michael Chen, BD5RV/4 Email: michael.bd...@gmail.com MSN: bd...@jsdxc.org

[amsat-bb] The Official Site of XW-1 Amateur Satellite

2009-12-12 Thread Michael Chen
All, Please visit the http://www.xw1.org and keep updated with what's new about XW-1. Michael Chen, BD5RV/4 Email: michael.bd...@gmail.com MSN: bd...@jsdxc.org Skype: michael-bd5rv ___ Sent via amsat...@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those o

[amsat-bb] The Official Site of XW-1 Amateur Satellite

2009-12-12 Thread Michael Chen
Guys, After a discussion, we decide to move the major domain for www.xw1.org to www.camsat.cn. The main site will support both Chinese and English. Enjoy! Michael Chen, BD5RV/4 Email: michael.bd...@gmail.com MSN: bd...@jsdxc.org Skype: michael-bd5rv -- Forwarded message

[amsat-bb] XW-1 FM transponder works great

2009-12-15 Thread Michael Chen
All, I managed to operate the special event station BT3WX to work several E2, BY, VR2, XX9 throughout the evening pass of XW-1 using the FM transponder. It was the 1st test open of this bird's transponder. Everything works just great! Michael Chen, BD5RV/4 Email: michael.bd...@gmail.com MS

[amsat-bb] XW-1 Beacon collection

2009-12-15 Thread Michael Chen
Guys, If possible, please send me the audio record, content, your QTH, callsign, date/time of the XW-1 beacon you heard by email. Later, you'll be able to upload it via web. But now, only email works. Michael Chen, BD5RV/4 Email: michael.bd...@gmail.com MSN: bd...@jsdxc.org Skype: mi

[amsat-bb] XW-1 Telemetry Format Updated

2009-12-18 Thread Michael Chen
Guys, There is an update of XW-1 telemetry format specification. Please download it from: http://www.camsat.cn/index.php?option=com_phocadownload&view=category&id=1:xw-1&download=1:xw-1-telemetry&Itemid=66 Michael Chen, BD5RV/4 Email: michael.bd...@gmail.com MSN: bd...@jsdxc.or

[amsat-bb] XW-1 Official site

2009-12-19 Thread Michael Chen
pment, volunteers wanted. Contact me if you wish to help. Michael Chen, BD5RV/4 Email: michael.bd...@gmail.com MSN: bd...@jsdxc.org Skype: michael-bd5rv ___ Sent via amsat...@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author. Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join n

[amsat-bb] Re: Shanghai Ham Radio Expo

2010-03-29 Thread Michael Chen
I might be there if I can return from Yunnan on time. Michael Chen, BD5RV/5 AMSAT-China: http://www.camsat.cn Email: michael.bd...@gmail.com MSN: bd...@jsdxc.org Skype: michael-bd5rv On Mon, Mar 29, 2010 at 1:07 PM, William Leijenaar wrote: > Hi AMSATs, > > Is anyone off you goi

[amsat-bb] Chinese President Hu Jintao visited XW-1 (HO68) special event station

2010-05-30 Thread Michael Chen
amateur satellites. BA1DU, BG1TTA, BA1EO, BG1HOB and BD5RV accompanies president's visit. Michael Chen, BD5RV/1 AMSAT-China: http://www.camsat.cn Email: michael.bd...@gmail.com MSN: bd...@jsdxc.org Skype: michael-bd5rv ___ Sent via amsat...@amsa

[amsat-bb] Re: Hoa Camsat !!!!.

2010-06-02 Thread Michael Chen
d 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 > -- Michael Chen, BD5RV/4 AMSAT-China: http://www.camsat.cn Email: michael.bd...@gmail.com MSN: bd...@jsdxc.org

[amsat-bb] AS138 operation on Satellite

2010-07-20 Thread Michael Chen
will be B4R/5 during IOTA contest and homecall/5 in regular operaion. QSL via homecall. We are looking forward to having you on the birds. Michael Chen, BD5RV/4 AMSAT-China: http://www.camsat.cn Email: michael.bd...@gmail.com MSN: bd...@jsdxc.org Skype: michael-bd5rv

[amsat-bb] Re: AS138 operation on Satellite

2010-07-21 Thread Michael Chen
. Michael Chen, BD5RV/4 AMSAT-China: http://www.camsat.cn Email: michael.bd...@gmail.com MSN: bd...@jsdxc.org Skype: michael-bd5rv On Wed, Jul 21, 2010 at 3:09 PM, heinz wrote: > Hi Michael, > OK on your Pintan IOTA contest...what is the grid?? >  I don't see AO-7 in your list! Wel

[amsat-bb] OL95 AS138 operation

2010-07-26 Thread Michael Chen
, feel free to leave me a message. Equipment: 2m: 10ele Yagi * 2 70cm: 27 ele Yagi *2 (AZ/EL rotatable) Xcvr: IC910H Michael Chen, BD5RV/4 AMSAT-China: http://www.camsat.cn Email: michael.bd...@gmail.com MSN: bd...@jsdxc.org Skype: michael-bd5rv

[amsat-bb] SwissCube

2010-07-28 Thread Michael Chen
Hi, guys, I tried to listen to SwissCube's beacon during its pass over China. Neither CW nor FSK was heard on 437.505...Is the beacon working? Michael Chen, BD5RV/4 AMSAT-China: http://www.camsat.cn Email: michael.bd...@gmail.com MSN: bd...@jsdxc.org Skype: michael-

[amsat-bb] Re: Any video being offered after the symposium?

2010-10-09 Thread Michael Chen
Guys, Great, I am waiting for the video. Michael Chen, BD5RV/4 AMSAT-China: http://www.camsat.cn Email: michael.bd...@gmail.com MSN: bd...@jsdxc.org Skype: michael-bd5rv On Sat, Oct 9, 2010 at 8:56 PM, Alan P. Biddle wrote: > James. > > All the talks will be recorded and made ava