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1. Re: HRD software question (n3tl@xxxxxxxxx.xxxx
2. HRD software question (Randy)
3. Re: Where to post telemetry data (Kai Gunter Brandt)
4. Re: HRD software question (w4upd)
5. Re: HRD software question (Simon (HB9DRV))
6. Re: HRD software question (n3tl@xxxxxxxxx.xxxx
7. Re: HRD software question (n3tl@xxxxxxxxx.xxxx
8. Re: HRD software question (w4upd)
9. Re: HRD software question (David Barber)
10. Re: HRD software question (Simon (HB9DRV))
11. Re: DJ-G7T experiences (Andrew Glasbrenner)
12. ande keps (Nigel Gunn G8IFF/W8IFF)
13. Elk on tower (Jerry Felts)
14. Re: HRD software question (Simon (HB9DRV))
15. Re: HRD software question (David Barber)
16. Re: HRD software question (Simon (HB9DRV))
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Message: 1
Date: Thu, 06 Aug 2009 14:41:05 +0000
From: n3tl@xxxxxxxxx.xxx
Subject: [amsat-bb] Re: HRD software question
To: w4upd <updwrb@xxxxxxxxxxxxx.xxx>
Cc: RSwart1@xxxxx.xx.xxxx amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxx
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Hey Reid,
Thanks for your note. Using the same package here - V 4.1, Build 1985.
And yes, you can access Satellite Tracker without connecting radios to it -
but you can't connect radios to it without ALSO connecting them to HRD.
Therein could lie the problem.
DM780 is useable without connecting radios to HRD. I routinely do that when
I'm working digital modes in HF.
My only interest in computer connection for Satellite Tracker is Doppler
control. I would like to be able to connect directly to it and use it as a
"stand-alone" without HRD involved. I believe that could/would solve the
issues I experience here.
73,
Tim - N3TL
Athens, Ga. - EM84ha
-------------- Original message from w4upd <updwrb@xxxxxxxxxxxxx.xxx>: -------
-------
> Which beta version of 4.1 are you using? I found that I had the same
> problem until 4.1 build 1985. Satellite stuff can be accessed without a
> rig hooked up. I did find that resources can really get eaten up by HRD
> when doing satellite stuff. If the description of HRD V5.0 is correct,
> it may ease up the overhead on computers by not trying to do so many
> things at once (some of which you may not need).
>
> Reid, W4UPD
>
>
>
>
> n3tl@xxxxxxxxx.xxx wrote:
> > Simon and all,
> > > I have been using V 4.1 Beta for a few months, and my sense is that all
of the multitasking HRD requires is taxing the processor on my Acer Aspire One
netbook beyond its capacity. I may be wrong about that, but I suspect that's
what's
> going on.
> > > Simon, please correct me if this is wrong - but I believe that V 4.1
(beta) requires that radios be connected to the main HRD suite, and then also
connected to the Satellite Tracker, in order to provide computer control for
Doppler
> tuning. If that is, indeed, the case, I wonder whether it's possible to
enable
> Satellite Tracker's radio-related functions without connection to HRD? I
suspect
> that if I was able to connect my radios directly to Satellite Tracker
without
> using HRD, that the netbook might be able handle the load.
> >
> > I enjoy Satellite Tracker very much, but it has locked up my computer at
the
> very worst of times (e.g., just a few seconds before acquisition of AO-7
when I
> had a schedule with EA8AVI in an attempt to add Africa to my continents-
worked
> list). I chose the netbook for my ham radio use because of its size, and
because
> it was bundled with Windows XP, not Vista. I fear that the decision has me
> comitted to a computer with a processor that may not have enough muscle to
do
> everything HRD/Satellite Tracker asks it to do.
> >
> > Regardless ... thank you so much for all of your work on HRD and Satellite
> Tracker. HRD is an amazing suite of software.
> >
> > 73 to all,
> >
> > Tim - N3TL
> > Athens, Ga. - EM84ha
> > -------------- Original message from "Simon (HB9DRV)" :
> --------------
> >
> >
> >
> >> Hi,
> >>
> >> I guess it's something I've never really tried - will do so and fix.
> >>
> >> Simon Brown, HB9DRV
> >> www.ham-radio-deluxe.com
> >>
> >> ----- Original Message -----
> >> From: "Nigel Gunn G8IFF/W8IFF"
> >>
> >>
> >>> Any idea why, if I select SHOW TRACKS/ALL the prog locks up when
Orbitron
> >>> is capable of displaying the same number (85) of sats without slowing?
> >>> What is the maximun number we can sensibly display>
> >>>
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Message: 2
Date: Thu, 6 Aug 2009 07:59:38 -0400
From: "Randy" <swartr@xxxxx.xx.xxx>
Subject: [amsat-bb] HRD software question
To: <amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxx>
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I just downloaded HRD and am having trouble figuring out
How to look at more than one satelite at a time in the
Satellite part of the program.
TIA
73, Randy
N2CUA
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Message: 3
Date: Thu, 06 Aug 2009 14:14:07 +0200
From: Kai Gunter Brandt <kai.brandt@xxx.xxx.xx>
Subject: [amsat-bb] Re: Where to post telemetry data
To: RSwart1@xxxxx.xx.xxx
Cc: amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxx
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Randy wrote:
>
> Hi guys .. I managed to get a few packets of telemetry data from Pollux
> yesterday.
> Not to mention a whole lot of ISS packet activity ..
>
> Where do I submit this data ?? On the website? or FTP it somewhere?
>
> Still new to all this, but eager to learn.
>
> Randy - N2CUA
>
ande (AT) juno.nrl.navy.mil
I have not received any answer so i'm not sure if they are reading the
mail. A auto-reply would be nice.
I have only received 6packets in Norway. Not a optimal setup as the QTH
primary usage is for other services. But the beam is pointing NE and the
frequency is on 145.825 and no correction for doppler.
Kai Gunter
LA3QMA
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Message: 4
Date: Thu, 06 Aug 2009 10:48:18 -0400
From: w4upd <updwrb@xxxxxxxxxxxxx.xxx>
Subject: [amsat-bb] Re: HRD software question
To: n3tl@xxxxxxxxx.xxx
Cc: RSwart1@xxxxx.xx.xxxx amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxx
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Gotcha! You are correct. maybe the independences that were discussed
with 5.x will take care of that problem. It would be nice to bring up
just the satellite portion only. I have been so use to using WISP32
since my SATGATE days that I use it most of the time except on my newer
radios. HRD indeed is very good and looks even more promising for the
future. I have downloaded the 5.x beta version but have yet to install
it to see how it does.
Regards,
Reid, W4UPD
n3tl@xxxxxxxxx.xxx wrote:
> Hey Reid,
>
> Thanks for your note. Using the same package here - V 4.1, Build 1985.
>
> And yes, you can access Satellite Tracker without connecting radios to
> it - but you can't connect radios to it without ALSO connecting them
> to HRD. Therein could lie the problem.
>
> DM780 is useable without connecting radios to HRD. I routinely do that
> when I'm working digital modes in HF.
>
> My only interest in computer connection for Satellite Tracker is
> Doppler control. I would like to be able to connect directly to it and
> use it as a "stand-alone" without HRD involved. I believe that
> could/would solve the issues I experience here.
>
> 73,
>
> Tim - N3TL
> Athens, Ga. - EM84ha
>
> -------------- Original message from w4upd
> <updwrb@xxxxxxxxxxxxx.xxx>: --------------
>
>
> > Which beta version of 4.1 are you using? I found that I had the
> same
> > problem until 4.1 build 1985. Satellite stuff can be accessed
> without a
> > rig hooked up. I did find that resources can really get eaten up
> by HRD
> > when doing satellite stuff. If the description of HRD V5.0 is
> correct,
> > it may ease up the overhead on computers by not trying to do so
> many
> > things at once (some of which you may not need).
> >
> > Reid, W4UPD
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > n3tl@xxxxxxxxx.xxx wrote:
> > > Simon and all,
> > > > I have been using V 4.1 Beta for a few months, and my sense
> is that all of the multitasking HRD requires is taxing the
> processor on my Acer Aspire One netbook beyond its capacity. I may
> be wrong about that, but I suspect that's what's
> > going on.
> > > > Simon, please correct me if this is wrong - but I believe
> that V 4.1 (beta) requires that radios be connected to the main
> HRD suite, and then also connected to the Satellite Tracker, in
> order to provide computer control for Doppler
> > tuning. If that is, indeed, the case, I wonder whether it's
> possible to enable
> > Satellite Tracker's radio-related functions without connection
> to HRD? I suspect
> > that if I was able to connect my radios directly to Satellite
> Tracker without
> > using HRD, that the netbook might be able handle the load.
> > >
> > > I enjoy Satellite Tracker very much, but it has locked up my
> computer at the
> > very worst of times (e.g., just a few seconds before acquisition
> of AO-7 when I
> > had a schedule with EA8AVI in an attempt to add Africa to my
> continents-worked
> > list). I chose the netbook for my ham radio use because of its
> size, and because
> > it was bundled with Windows XP, not Vista. I fear that the
> decision has me
> > comitted to a computer with a processor that may not have enough
> muscle to do
> > everything HRD/Satellite Tracker asks it to do.
> > >
> > > Regardless ... thank you so much for all of your work on HRD
> and Satellite
> > Tracker. HRD is an amazing suite of software.
> > >
> > > 73 to all,
> > >
> > > Tim - N3TL
> > > Athens, Ga. - EM84ha
> > > -------------- Original message from "Simon (HB9DRV)" :
> > --------------
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >> Hi,
> > >>
> > >> I guess it's something I've never really tried - will do so
> and fix.
> > >>
> > >> Simon Brown, HB9DRV
> > >> www.ham-radio-deluxe.com
> > >>
> > >> ----- Original Message -----
> > >> From: "Nigel Gunn G8IFF/W8IFF"
> > >>
> > >>
> > >>> Any idea why, if I select SHOW TRACKS/ALL the prog locks up
> when Orbitron
> > >>> is capable of displaying the same number (85) of sats
> without slowing?
> > >>> What is the maximun number we can sensibly display>
> > >>>
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Message: 5
Date: Thu, 6 Aug 2009 16:48:35 +0200
From: "Simon \(HB9DRV\)" <simon@xxxxxx.xx>
Subject: [amsat-bb] Re: HRD software question
To: <n3tl@xxxxxxxxx.xxx>, "Nigel Gunn G8IFF/W8IFF" <nigel@xxxxx.xxx>
Cc: RSwart1@xxxxx.xx.xxxx amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxx
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Hi,
One thing I'm doing at the moment is reducing the load from HRD, especially
with satellite tracking.
The redrawing of the screen is not as efficient as it should be, I'll sort
this out soon, I've also seen very high CPU load.
I also have a netbook for testing - all this hardware I have to buy costs a
lot but I hope it'll be worth it in the end.
Simon Brown, HB9DRV
www.ham-radio-deluxe.com
----- Original Message -----
From: n3tl@xxxxxxxxx.xxx
I have been using V 4.1 Beta for a few months, and my sense is that all of
the multitasking HRD requires is taxing the processor on my Acer Aspire One
netbook beyond its capacity. I may be wrong about that, but I suspect that's
what's going on.
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Message: 6
Date: Thu, 06 Aug 2009 14:50:33 +0000
From: n3tl@xxxxxxxxx.xxx
Subject: [amsat-bb] Re: HRD software question
To: swartr@xxxxx.xx.xxxx <amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxx>
Cc: Randy <swartr@xxxxx.xx.xxx>
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Across the top of the screen - just above the map display - you'll see a
button with a satellite icon that says "New." Clicking on it gives you the
ability to select another satellites, and the program opens a new window. In
this regard, it works like Firefox or later versions of IE in that it "tabs"
the windows for each satellite.
I hope this helps. 73,
Tim - N3TL
Athens, Ga. - EM84ha
-------------- Original message from "Randy" <swartr@xxxxx.xx.xxx>: ----------
----
> I just downloaded HRD and am having trouble figuring out
> How to look at more than one satelite at a time in the
> Satellite part of the program.
>
> TIA
>
> 73, Randy
> N2CUA
>
>
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Message: 7
Date: Thu, 06 Aug 2009 14:51:12 +0000
From: n3tl@xxxxxxxxx.xxx
Subject: [amsat-bb] Re: HRD software question
To: "Simon \(HB9DRV\)" <simon@xxxxxx.xx>, "Nigel Gunn G8IFF/W8IFF"
<nigel@xxxxx.xxx>
Cc: RSwart1@xxxxx.xx.xxxx amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxx
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Thank you Simon!
-------------- Original message from "Simon (HB9DRV)" <simon@xxxxxx.xx>: -----
---------
> Hi,
> One thing I'm doing at the moment is reducing the load from HRD, especially
with
> satellite tracking.
> The redrawing of the screen is not as efficient as it should be, I'll sort
this
> out soon, I've also seen very high CPU load.
> I also have a netbook for testing - all this hardware I have to buy costs a
lot
> but I hope it'll be worth it in the end.
>
> Simon Brown, HB9DRV
> www.ham-radio-deluxe.com
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: n3tl@xxxxxxxxx.xxx
> I have been using V 4.1 Beta for a few months, and my sense is that all of
the multitasking HRD requires is taxing the processor on my Acer Aspire One
netbook beyond its capacity. I may be wrong about that, but I suspect that's
what's
> going on.
> _______________________________________________
> Sent via AMSAT-BB@xxxxx.xxx. Opinions expressed are those of the author.
> Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite program!
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Message: 8
Date: Thu, 06 Aug 2009 10:55:08 -0400
From: w4upd <updwrb@xxxxxxxxxxxxx.xxx>
Subject: [amsat-bb] Re: HRD software question
To: "Simon (HB9DRV)" <simon@xxxxxx.xx>
Cc: RSwart1@xxxxx.xx.xxxx amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxxx n3tl@xxxxxxxxx.xxx
Message-ID: <4A7AEECC.4030505@xxxxxxxxxxxxx.xxx>
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Believe me, the community appreciates all your great efforts. Being a
programmer myself, it can be a tremendous task to try and pacify most
people. You won't be able to do all of the people, and the price "is"
right, hi!.
Again, keep up the good work.
Regards,
Reid, W4UPD
Simon (HB9DRV) wrote:
> Hi,
>
> One thing I'm doing at the moment is reducing the load from HRD, especially
with satellite tracking.
>
> The redrawing of the screen is not as efficient as it should be, I'll sort
this out soon, I've also seen very high CPU load.
>
> I also have a netbook for testing - all this hardware I have to buy costs a
lot but I hope it'll be worth it in the end.
>
> Simon Brown, HB9DRV
> www.ham-radio-deluxe.com
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: n3tl@xxxxxxxxx.xxx
>
> I have been using V 4.1 Beta for a few months, and my sense is that all of
the multitasking HRD requires is taxing the processor on my Acer Aspire One
netbook beyond its capacity. I may be wrong about that, but I suspect that's
what's going on.
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Message: 9
Date: Thu, 6 Aug 2009 15:59:57 +0100
From: "David Barber" <david.barber@xxxxxxxxxxxxx.xx.xx>
Subject: [amsat-bb] Re: HRD software question
To: "'Simon \(HB9DRV\)'" <simon@xxxxxx.xx>, <n3tl@xxxxxxxxx.xxx>,
"'Nigel Gunn G8IFF/W8IFF'" <nigel@xxxxx.xxx>
Cc: RSwart1@xxxxx.xx.xxxx amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxx
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As a dedicated (but frustrated!) long time user of HRD Satellite stuff with
my TS2000 my own experience is that the new version 5 is still a problem.
However it would appear that the experience varies across hardware platform.
I know Simon has taken note of this from my posting on his forum.
I find the tracking, even when reduced to its most basic form, consumes huge
amounts of cpu time. I have also noticed that when connected to the radio
(via HRD) Doppler updating (and other radio functions) fails during periods
of fast change, i.e. when the sat passing overhead. Whilst HRD maintains
its functionality to the radio and to the tracking module it can be a pig to
get the tracking module to take back control.
David
G8OQW
-----Original Message-----
From: amsat-bb-bounces@xxxxx.xxx [mailto:amsat-bb-bounces@xxxxx.xxxx On
Behalf Of Simon (HB9DRV)
Sent: 06 August 2009 15:49
To: n3tl@xxxxxxxxx.xxxx Nigel Gunn G8IFF/W8IFF
Cc: RSwart1@xxxxx.xx.xxxx amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxx
Subject: [amsat-bb] Re: HRD software question
Hi,
One thing I'm doing at the moment is reducing the load from HRD, especially
with satellite tracking.
The redrawing of the screen is not as efficient as it should be, I'll sort
this out soon, I've also seen very high CPU load.
I also have a netbook for testing - all this hardware I have to buy costs a
lot but I hope it'll be worth it in the end.
Simon Brown, HB9DRV
www.ham-radio-deluxe.com
----- Original Message -----
From: n3tl@xxxxxxxxx.xxx
I have been using V 4.1 Beta for a few months, and my sense is that all of
the multitasking HRD requires is taxing the processor on my Acer Aspire One
netbook beyond its capacity. I may be wrong about that, but I suspect that's
what's going on.
_______________________________________________
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Message: 10
Date: Thu, 6 Aug 2009 17:07:34 +0200
From: "Simon \(HB9DRV\)" <simon@xxxxxx.xx>
Subject: [amsat-bb] Re: HRD software question
To: <david.barber@xxxxxxxxxxxxx.xx.xx>, <n3tl@xxxxxxxxx.xxx>, "'Nigel
Gunn G8IFF/W8IFF'" <nigel@xxxxx.xxx>
Cc: RSwart1@xxxxx.xx.xxxx amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxx
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----- Original Message -----
From: "David Barber" <david.barber@xxxxxxxxxxxxx.xx.xx>
>
> I find the tracking, even when reduced to its most basic form, consumes
> huge
> amounts of cpu time.
>
Due to very poor coding of graphics I'm afraid :(
Simon Brown, HB9DRV
www.ham-radio-deluxe.com
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Message: 11
Date: Thu, 6 Aug 2009 12:32:52 -0400
From: "Andrew Glasbrenner" <glasbrenner@xxxxxxxxxx.xxx>
Subject: [amsat-bb] Re: DJ-G7T experiences
To: <APBIDDLE@xxxxxxx.xxx>, "AMSAT-BB" <amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxx>
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Sadly Alan, I am experiencing many of the same issues for satellite work. My
radio is one of the first 100 released at Dayton, and still has the 0.4
firmware.The sub receiver is very poor, and to me it sounds like it's a mile
wide. I've given it several trys while here in Denmark on vacation and I'm
pretty disgusted by the radio at this point. The full duplex on mine
absolutely does not work on satellite with either an Arrow or an AL-800
whip. Around TCA, I can hear myself just a little bit through the noise, and
that's as good as it gets. Not good enough for me! Full duplex is such an
important tool on the FM sats, especially portable.
I like the radio's construction, and I don't even mind the poor manual given
the newness of the radio. I did download, print and bind the new one, but
it's still a mess in my opinion. Other than using I with my buddy on 1.2
GHz, I don't think it'll get used much at all. Given we both also have the
F6 Kenwood, we are much more likely to use 222 FM at hamfests and such. It's
much lighter, and has just as good if not better battery life.
When I get home I hope to be able to do the firmware upgrade and see if it
improves the cross band full duplex issues. If not, I may have to put it on
Ebay. I hate being negative, but I had high hopes for this rig.
73, Drew OZ/KO4MA
----- Original Message -----
From: "Alan P. Biddle" <APBIDDLE@xxxxxx.xxx>
To: "AMSAT-BB" <amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxx>
Sent: Thursday, July 23, 2009 10:52 AM
Subject: [amsat-bb] DJ-G7T experiences
> After a nearly 2 month wait, my rig came in recently. The good news is
> that
> they are coming through with the current firmware and manual. The manual
> is
> "OK" but lacks an index making things hard to find, and does not include
> all
> the menu items. Fortunately, after you get comfortable with the logic, it
> is easy to figure them out. The computer programming software is
> available
> so far only in Japanese, but they claim the English version will be
> available Real Soon Now. For normal operations, the RX and TX audio are
> excellent, and the wideband receive is useful, or at least fun. As with
> most HTs, the stock antenna could stand to be replaced, and has been.
> Packet works well, and the VOX simplifies interfacing.
>
> On the downside, the receivers are both less sensitive than they should
> be.
> In comparison with an ancient Icom HT with exactly the same specs, using
> the
> same antenna and location, marginal repeaters which are close to full
> quieting on the Icom are noisy and largely unreadable on the Alinco. More
> importantly for satellite use, the sub band which you must use for RX is
> significantly noisier. I use an ARR preamp. With it on, pointing to
> clear
> sky with an Elk antenna, I get 2-3 S-units of noise on the main RX. Using
> the sub RX, it is full scale, and actual readability is poor in comparison
> with the main RX. This is independent of whether the wideband RX function
> is on or off. Attenuators off of course. ;)
>
> I have had the impression that some of the old AMSAT hands at portable
> operation have been less than impressed, and so far that has been my
> experience. It will be interesting so see if there are any helpful
> firmware
> updates. While a disappointment so far for satellite use, I do expect to
> use this as my main HT for normal operations once the English programming
> software becomes available.
>
> Anybody have an experiences to share, hopefully positive?
>
>
> Alan
> WA4SCA
>
>
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Message: 12
Date: Thu, 06 Aug 2009 16:48:08 +0000
From: Nigel Gunn G8IFF/W8IFF <nigel@xxxxx.xxx>
Subject: [amsat-bb] ande keps
To: Amsat-BB <amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxx>
Message-ID: <4A7B0948.5010602@xxxxx.xxx>
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DRAGONSAT
1 35690U 09038B 09217.97658609 +.00019083 +00000-0 +10072-3 0 00133
2 35690 051.6416 050.8490 0005305 104.3300 255.8301 15.80669917001027
ANDE DEB (POLLUX CYLIN)
1 35691U 09038C 09217.91457575 +.00029940 +00000-0 +15734-3 0 00073
2 35691 051.6398 051.1845 0003523 052.5977 307.5337 15.80459693000985
ANDE DEB (CASTOR CYLIN)
1 35692U 09038D 09217.91427922 +.00053155 +00000-0 +27309-3 0 00095
2 35692 051.6404 051.1837 0003682 045.7545 314.3779 15.80675971000981
ANDE POLLUX SPHERE
1 35693U 09038E 09217.66236149 +.00017252 +00000-0 +93492-4 0 00081
2 35693 051.6410 052.5025 0003590 057.7433 302.3908 15.80182265000946
ANDE CASTOR SPHERE
1 35694U 09038F 09217.66300824 +.00009707 +00000-0 +54765-4 0 00103
2 35694 051.6424 052.5087 0004262 059.0515 301.0902 15.79966325000948
ANDE DEB (AVIONICS DECK)
1 35695U 09038G 09217.66291704 +.00022981 +00000-0 +12386-3 0 00099
2 35695 051.6426 052.5083 0004385 058.2095 301.9334 15.80068961000946
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Message: 13
Date: Thu, 6 Aug 2009 11:23:11 -0600
From: Jerry Felts <nr5ajerry@xxxxx.xxx>
Subject: [amsat-bb] Elk on tower
To: amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxx
Message-ID:
<21baf9ff0908061023o343d3c3ax8c71451893599770@xxxx.xxxxx.xxx>
Content-Type: text/plain; charset=UTF-8
How far away from the mast on my tower should I mount my Elk?? The
mast is 2" steal anf the lk will be mounted horiz at a 15 deg angle.
--
Jerry - NR5A - South Dakota
http://nr5abikeblog.blogspot.com/
http://nr5abeaconblog.blogspot.com/
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Message: 14
Date: Thu, 6 Aug 2009 20:00:03 +0200
From: "Simon \(HB9DRV\)" <simon@xxxxxx.xx>
Subject: [amsat-bb] Re: HRD software question
To: <david.barber@xxxxxxxxxxxxx.xx.xx>, <n3tl@xxxxxxxxx.xxx>, "'Nigel
Gunn G8IFF/W8IFF'" <nigel@xxxxx.xxx>
Cc: RSwart1@xxxxx.xx.xxxx amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxx
Message-ID: <1801F32D05B84EFB91294C894D37C927@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
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reply-type=original
Next week I will get it working well with my ASUS netbook - I've cracked the
CPU problems with the Rotator display already.
Than I'll report back.
Simon Brown, HB9DRV
www.ham-radio-deluxe.com
----- Original Message -----
From: "David Barber" <david.barber@xxxxxxxxxxxxx.xx.xx>
> As a dedicated (but frustrated!) long time user of HRD Satellite stuff
> with
> my TS2000 my own experience is that the new version 5 is still a problem.
> However it would appear that the experience varies across hardware
> platform.
>
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Message: 15
Date: Thu, 6 Aug 2009 19:14:48 +0100
From: "David Barber" <david.barber@xxxxxxxxxxxxx.xx.xx>
Subject: [amsat-bb] Re: HRD software question
To: "'Simon \(HB9DRV\)'" <simon@xxxxxx.xx>
Cc: amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxx
Message-ID: <66FB2F4DAEDA425AAE0221B6768E2E8F@xxxxxxxx>
Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii"
That's excellent news, most encouraging. Wish I was able to do more to
assist.
Many thanks for the feedback.
David
G8OQW
-----Original Message-----
From: Simon (HB9DRV) [mailto:simon@xxxxxx.xxx
Sent: 06 August 2009 19:00
To: david.barber@xxxxxxxxxxxxx.xx.xxx n3tl@xxxxxxxxx.xxxx 'Nigel Gunn
G8IFF/W8IFF'
Cc: RSwart1@xxxxx.xx.xxxx amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxx
Subject: Re: [amsat-bb] Re: HRD software question
Next week I will get it working well with my ASUS netbook - I've cracked the
CPU problems with the Rotator display already.
Than I'll report back.
Simon Brown, HB9DRV
www.ham-radio-deluxe.com
----- Original Message -----
From: "David Barber" <david.barber@xxxxxxxxxxxxx.xx.xx>
> As a dedicated (but frustrated!) long time user of HRD Satellite stuff
> with
> my TS2000 my own experience is that the new version 5 is still a problem.
> However it would appear that the experience varies across hardware
> platform.
>
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Message: 16
Date: Thu, 6 Aug 2009 20:47:05 +0200
From: "Simon \(HB9DRV\)" <simon@xxxxxx.xx>
Subject: [amsat-bb] Re: HRD software question
To: <david.barber@xxxxxxxxxxxxx.xx.xx>
Cc: amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxx
Message-ID: <FA28897FE0FD490A8B784C1152645C1C@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Content-Type: text/plain; format=flowed; charset="iso-8859-1";
reply-type=original
Well,
When I get to this stage I will offer to help anyone using teamview - I did
this yesterday with a beta-tester in Holland and in just a few minutes found
a serious resource leak. The main problem with netbooks is the graphics chip
isn't too fast, but I do have some poor code in the satellite tracking
anyway :)
My general aim is to be able to run HRD 5.0 on a netbook driving a 24"
display.
Simon Brown, HB9DRV
www.ham-radio-deluxe.com
----- Original Message -----
From: "David Barber" <david.barber@xxxxxxxxxxxxx.xx.xx>
> That's excellent news, most encouraging. Wish I was able to do more to
> assist.
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