[amsat-bb] AO-51 End of Mission

2011-11-30 Thread santanaamt
If I may, in name of the Amateur Radio Satellite followers here in Puerto Rico, say thanks for the team and their efforts for maintaining as long as possible the operation of ECHO, nice little satellite which you know was on AOS by the fading of the noise. With it I could work from Brazil up

[amsat-bb] ARISSAT-1 over the Caribbean 1233UTC

2011-08-04 Thread santanaamt
Just heard it! The messages and the SSTV sound, but lots of fading in and out, but using a vertical AR-2 for reception. Anywway it sounds strong. Oh! and heard Wesley's message! Angel - WP3GW ___ Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org. Opinions expressed

[amsat-bb] Video - QSO WP3GW - NA1SS @ 1609 UTC 5/28/2011

2011-05-29 Thread santanaamt
Hi all/ Hola a todos: Just posted on YouTube/ Posteado en YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rdzRWEzKH_M Enjoy/Disfruten, Angel Santana - WP3GW ___ Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author. Not an AMSAT-NA

[amsat-bb] QSO with NA1SS @ 1609 UTC

2011-05-28 Thread santanaamt
Background: Was reading Endeavour to depart tomorrow from ISS, and on the issfanclub site was an overhead pass. Action: Began to call CQ and heard squelch opening until Mike Fincke called me back! We spoke for a minute and he even spoke spanish to me. So check on next pass. Later: Took a

[amsat-bb] Alan Shepards 50 anniverary, there is one!

2011-05-04 Thread santanaamt
Yes! Reading this months QST on page 92, KA1SKY will be on the air for this occassion tomorrow from 1400 to 2100 UTC. At last an activation. Cheers, Angel - WP3GW ___ Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author. Not an

[amsat-bb] Special Event April 12th

2011-04-02 Thread santanaamt
Hi: Since posting a query and no reponse, I've decided to do a Special Event for the 50 years of the First Man in Space and 30 years of the first Space Shuttle Launch. It will be on HF and locally on 2 meters. It has been posted on QRZ.com. Also if you know of any other activation, let me

[amsat-bb] ARISSat-1 Demodulation

2011-02-10 Thread santanaamt
Hello to the group: Have been reading about the satellite and BPSK 1000,but then have a little doubt on two subjects: 1- The BPSK 1000 part, can be decoded on FM, SSB or a combination of both? 2- In the same line, if one TX to it on U/V, what is the mode to use? 70cmUSB/2mLSB, 70cmLSB/2mUSB

[amsat-bb] ARISSat-! Demodulation

2011-02-10 Thread santanaamt
Tnx for response: It is to have a more clear view of the way to work it cause of it's various modes, and to later explain if someone locally asks, I do post info on local reflectors and know there are amateur satellite fans in KP4. Siete Tres y Gracias de Angel - WP3GW

[amsat-bb] ARISSat-1 heard .. . .

2011-02-10 Thread santanaamt
My friend Jose - KP4JRS got to hear part of the kids message on a ISS pass at 23:25 UTC here in the Caribbean! Keep radios tuned! Angel - WP3GW ___ Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author. Not an AMSAT-NA member?

[amsat-bb] ARISSat-1 heard

2011-02-10 Thread santanaamt
Sorry it is suppose to say @ 0335 UTC, but here it is at 23:25 or 11:25pm. But the hype is on! Angel - GW ___ 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

[amsat-bb] Help needed

2010-08-21 Thread santanaamt
Good morning all! Was approached via e-mail for some help from a local university: the person explained to me that there is a sort of CubeSat local project on the works (now on design) and he wanted to know how to make an antenna system for VHF/UHF for the sat. It's measurements is 4x4x4. Can

[amsat-bb] SO-67

2009-11-08 Thread santanaamt
Just heard SO-67 a few minutes ago, and wow! darn! it sounds strong! Heard 2 stations plus K8YSE and KO4MA and I think XE2EX . . . even thou the was a small window/pass here. the frequency was in just the 435.345 Mhz. Angel-WP3GW ___ Sent via