[amsat-bb] ISS Soyuz rocket re entry

2011-12-24 Thread Steve Daniels
The recent launch to the ISS the Soyuz rocket comes back http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QRY8hW2ya7E Video taken in Germany Steve Daniels G6UIM ___ Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author. Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join

[amsat-bb] Re: Icom 451 questions

2012-01-12 Thread STeve Andre'
oblem with it may be its age, and getting some of the specialty ICs could be hard. I seem to remember a few of them selling on ebay in the $200 area? --STeve Andre' wb8wsf en72 ___ Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the a

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

2012-02-11 Thread Steve Daniels
Is the ISS currently working on 145.825? if not, and it seems it's just on 70cm at the moment can someone request it is turned back on for 2M Steve Daniels G6UIM Torbay Freecycle Moderator -Original Message- From: amsat-bb-boun...@amsat.org [mailto:amsat-bb-boun...@amsat.org] On Beha

[amsat-bb] Re: transatlantic balloon HF frequencies

2012-03-25 Thread Steve Daniels
CW telemetry on the following, the times may have drifted 30 meter 10.14661 MHz 05, 25, 45 every hour 40 meter 7.10241 MHz 10, 30, 50 every hour APRS on 144.390MHz Steve Daniels G6UIM -Original Message- From: amsat-bb-boun...@amsat.org [mailto:amsat-bb-boun...@amsat.org] On Behalf Of

[amsat-bb] Learning about AMSAT in Dayton

2012-05-15 Thread Steve May
make in-person resource contacts? Mainly, where should I focus my efforts this weekend? I am hoping to learn as much as possible and hope to finally get involved in satellite operations in the next few months. Thanks in advance, Steve, W5IEM ___ Sent via

[amsat-bb] First Satellite QSO

2012-05-28 Thread Steve May
in Indiana, but I know that the first one is the hardest. I am thrilled right now, and I know that learning what I learned in Dayton put me ahead many, many hours. Thanks again, -- Steve May, W5IEM Amateur Extra - Georgetown, KY (520) 261-7847 - Cell Skype: USHorseman steve.w5...@gmail.com *This

[amsat-bb] Re: European Lunar Lander - Call for Declarations

2012-06-01 Thread STeve Andre'
eamp. This is not to say that a random HT would work, but I don't think we're talking of the classic EME-capabile station. --STeve Andre' wb8wsf en72 ___ Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author. Not an

[amsat-bb] Space Track Beta Web site

2012-06-07 Thread Steve Daniels
Space Track are beta testing a new website. It includes an API for element downloads. http://beta.space-track.org look under the docs section Steve Daniels G6UIM ___ Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author. Not an AMSAT

[amsat-bb] Re: Launch Costs (was-re: AMSAT-BB Digest, Vol. 7, Issue 312)

2012-09-26 Thread Steve May
duced video of about the last thing I'd think of to send up on a balloon. Steve, W5IEM *This message is intended only for the use of the individual or entity to which it is addressed and may contain information that is privileged, confidential and exempt from disclosure under applicable law.

[amsat-bb] Re: F1 Telemetry Decoder

2012-09-30 Thread Steve Daniels
/products/hw_vsp/index_en.html install as standalone on the virtual Serial port tab select a free com port, ip address 127.0.0.1 and port 4000 run the decoder and connect to the port you setup. Hope that helps Steve Daniels G6UIM APRSISCE/32 Beta tester and WIKI editor http://aprsisce.wikidot.com

[amsat-bb] Re: LEO to HEO

2012-10-18 Thread STeve Andre'
ld be done -- with the right amount of money. I'm not sure that a kick motor would ultimately be cheaper than a flight designed to get something into HEO, nor as safe. It's really all about money, several millions of little dollarettes... --STeve

[amsat-bb] Re: APRS Balloon antenna tracking

2012-10-24 Thread Steve Daniels
Steve Daniels G6UIM APRSISCE/32 Beta tester and WIKI editor http://aprsisce.wikidot.com -Original Message- From: amsat-bb-boun...@amsat.org [mailto:amsat-bb-boun...@amsat.org] On Behalf Of David Julian Sent: 24 October 2012 01:34 To: Robert Bruninga; amsat-bb@amsat.org Subject: [amsat-bb

[amsat-bb] Re: Satellite hit by debris from weapon test

2013-03-11 Thread STeve Andre'
ers like Thunderbird. But, I hope no one does that because Trevor has done a lot. --STeve Andre' wb8wsf en72 ___ Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author. Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satell

[amsat-bb] Re: The Ham Radio Bucket List

2013-04-15 Thread STeve Andre'
ght of this one. Let the acolytes gather... --STeve Andre' wb8wsf en72 ___ 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] Re: Is there anyway to get a linear transponder on the ISS?

2013-05-29 Thread STeve Andre'
nd manage. I'm sure somewhere there is a bean counter who has placed a cost on ham stuff on the ISS. So "real hams" wouldn't be able to do stuff any faster. However, I think that is a slap in the face to a lot of talented people who've gotten licenses, and I think you owe an

[amsat-bb] Manual needed for Houston Tracker IV

2013-09-10 Thread Steve B
Does anyone have a manual for the Houston Tracker IV track box? This vintage controller was used for C-band satellite pointing from a few years ago. Steve Bell KJ7OG -- I am using the free version of SPAMfighter. SPAMfighter has removed 49 of my spam emails to date. Get the free SPAMfighter

[amsat-bb] Re: D STAR

2013-11-11 Thread Steve May
as to why he or she doesn't like it and/or why they never will. Steve, W5IEM On Nov 11, 2013 3:44 AM, "Gordon JC Pearce" wrote: > On Mon, Nov 11, 2013 at 12:14:26AM -0600, George Henry wrote: > > > > There are very good reasons why no other amateur radio manufactur

[amsat-bb] Re: D STAR

2013-11-12 Thread STeve Andre'
*absolutely true* We've surrendered freedoms by using this. ICOM of course had no real understanding or appreciation of this (I've talked with higher-up managers at Dayton), so it's become something we have to live with. It does reek, however. --STeve Andre' wb8wsf en7

[amsat-bb] FUNCUBE-1/AO-73 reception issue

2013-11-22 Thread Steve Daniels
I don't know what I am doing wrong but so far I have failed to hear FUNCUBE let alone decode. I seem to have the correct keps as I see station near me uploading. Am using a radio not a dongle 145.935MHz USB mode is what I am using as settings. Is that correct or have I made a mistake

[amsat-bb] Re: FUNCUBE-1/AO-73 reception issue

2013-11-22 Thread Steve Daniels
not hearing the satellite let alone getting to decode, I did perhaps think I had got confused about the frequency and radio mode. Thanks very much for the reply though for the useful info Steve Daniels Amateur Radio Callsign G6UIM APRSISCE/32 Beta tester and WIKI editor http

[amsat-bb] Re: FUNCUBE-1/AO-73 reception issue

2013-11-22 Thread Steve Daniels
for taking the time to respond, it will probably be something stupid when I figure it out (most likely the operator) Steve Daniels Amateur Radio Callsign G6UIM APRSISCE/32 Beta tester and WIKI editor http://aprsisce.wikidot.com _ From: Rick Walter [mailto:wb3...@gmail.com

[amsat-bb] Re: Faking a software TNC as hardware

2014-03-07 Thread Steve Daniels
/index_en.html It works well. Steve G6UIM -Original Message- From: amsat-bb-boun...@amsat.org [mailto:amsat-bb-boun...@amsat.org] On Behalf Of Stefan Wagener Sent: 05 March 2014 02:42 To: Kevin Cc: AMSAT BB Subject: [amsat-bb] Re: Faking a software TNC as hardware Try Dire-Wolf as an

Re: [amsat-bb] LO-78 Decay Date

2014-06-30 Thread Steve May
Did anyone hear the satellite on the NA pass a few minutes ago. I never heard it, but that could be due to incorrect keps. Steve W5IEM On Jun 30, 2014 11:26 AM, "Paul Stoetzer" wrote: > I noticed that AMSAT-UK and the ARRL have both published posts that > state that LO-78 will

[amsat-bb] Call for Papers--2009 ARRL/TAPR Digital Communications Conference

2009-05-06 Thread Ford, Steve, WB8IMY
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[amsat-bb] Call for Papers--2009 ARRL/TAPR Digital Communications Conference

2009-06-01 Thread Ford, Steve, WB8IMY
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[amsat-bb] Call for Papers--2009 ARRL/TAPR Digital Communications Conference

2009-06-26 Thread Ford, Steve, WB8IMY
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[amsat-bb] Call for Papers--2011 ARRL/TAPR Digital Communications Conference

2011-04-11 Thread Ford, Steve, WB8IMY
rights. 73 . . . Steve, WB8IMY ARRL ___ 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] Call for Papers--2011 ARRL/TAPR Digital CommunicationsConference

2011-04-25 Thread Ford, Steve, WB8IMY
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[amsat-bb] Call for Papers--2011 ARRL/TAPR Digital CommunicationsConference

2011-05-09 Thread Ford, Steve, WB8IMY
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[amsat-bb] Call for Papers--2011 ARRL/TAPR Digital CommunicationsConference

2011-05-25 Thread Ford, Steve, WB8IMY
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[amsat-bb] Call for Papers--2011 ARRL/TAPR Digital Communications Conference

2011-06-08 Thread Ford, Steve, WB8IMY
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[amsat-bb] Re: [RTTY] Call for Papers--2011 ARRL/TAPR Digital CommunicationsConference

2011-06-20 Thread Ford, Steve, WB8IMY
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[amsat-bb] Call for Papers--2011 ARRL/TAPR Digital CommunicationsConference

2011-07-05 Thread Ford, Steve, WB8IMY
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[amsat-bb] Call for Papers--2010 ARRL/TAPR Digital Communications Conference

2010-03-15 Thread Ford, Steve, WB8IMY
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[amsat-bb] Call for Papers--2010 ARRL/TAPR Digital Communications Conference

2010-04-15 Thread Ford, Steve, WB8IMY
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[amsat-bb] Call for Papers--2010 ARRL/TAPR Digital Communications Conference

2010-05-12 Thread Ford, Steve, WB8IMY
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[amsat-bb] Call for Papers--2010 ARRL/TAPR Digital Communications Conference

2010-06-09 Thread Ford, Steve, WB8IMY
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[amsat-bb] Final Call for Papers--2010 ARRL/TAPR Digital Communications Conference

2010-07-01 Thread Ford, Steve, WB8IMY
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[amsat-bb] Call for Papers--2012 ARRL/TAPR Digital CommunicationsConference

2012-04-16 Thread Ford, Steve, WB8IMY
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[amsat-bb] HORYU-2 Status?

2012-05-24 Thread Ford, Steve, WB8IMY
Is anyone aware of the current status of HORYU-2? We've been attempting to receive the telemetry at W1AW, but without success. It is possible that we are using the wrong Keps (we have located two different sets). 73 . . . Steve Ford, WB8IMY QST Editor / Publications Manager ARRL

[amsat-bb] Re: HORYU-2 Status?

2012-05-24 Thread Ford, Steve, WB8IMY
We finally achieved success just a bit ago. Nice, strong CW. Thanks for your help, Ken. Not sure what we may have been doing wrong before. 73 . . . Steve Ford, WB8IMY QST Editor / Publications Manager ARRL - The national association for Amateur Radio(tm) 225 Main Street Newington, CT 06111 (860

[amsat-bb] Call for Papers--2012 ARRL/TAPR Digital Communications Conference

2012-06-27 Thread Ford, Steve, WB8IMY
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[amsat-bb] Final Call for Papers--2012 ARRL/TAPR Digital CommunicationsConference

2012-07-16 Thread Ford, Steve, WB8IMY
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[amsat-bb] Call for Papers: 2013 Digital Communications Conference

2013-05-02 Thread Ford, Steve, WB8IMY
Weinberg ARRL 225 Main St Newington, CT 06111 . . . or by e-mail to m...@arrl.org Submissions will not be edited and authors will retain all rights. 73 . . . Steve Ford, WB8IMY QST Editor in Chief and Publications Manager ARRL -- the National Association for Amateur Radio tel 860-594-0287 sf

[amsat-bb] Call for Papers: 2013 Digital Communications Conference

2013-06-06 Thread Ford, Steve, WB8IMY
Weinberg ARRL 225 Main St Newington, CT 06111 . . . or by e-mail to m...@arrl.org Submissions will not be edited and authors will retain all rights. 73 . . . Steve Ford, WB8IMY QST Editor in Chief and Publications Manager ARRL -- the National Association for Amateur Radio tel 860-594-0287 sf

[amsat-bb] DCC Call for Papers

2014-06-04 Thread Ford, Steve, WB8IMY
Amateurs are invited to submit technical papers for presentation at the 33rd Annual ARRL and TAPR Digital Communications Conference to be held September 5-7 in Austin, Texas. These papers will also be published in the Conference Proceedings (you do not need to attend the conference to have your

[amsat-bb] Last Call for Digital Communications Conference Papers

2014-07-02 Thread Ford, Steve, WB8IMY
July 14 is the deadline to submit papers for the proceedings of 2014 ARRL/TAPR Digital Communications Conference, September 5 - 7, in Austin, Texas. You do not have to attend the conference to have your paper included in the proceedings. Your paper on any technical topi

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