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Today's Topics:
1. Top 250 Grid Survey - Results (Jeff Yanko)
2. Re: Top 250 Grid Survey - Results (Rick - WA4NVM)
3. Re: SO-67 14Nov2009 1521z Audio (Jean-Fran?ois M?nard)
4. SO-67 (Jerry Felts)
5. Re: Top 250 Grid Survey - Results (w6zkh@xxxxxxx.xxxx
6. SO-67 15November2009 1328z 1501z audio (John Papay)
7. A0-51 (Bruce)
8. SO-67 on Flea Power!!!! (Tim - N3TL)
9. Re: A0-51 (w4upd)
10. SO-67 activation schedule: 13-15 Nov 2009 (Luc Leblanc)
11. Re: SO-67 15November2009 1328z 1501z audio (Luc Leblanc)
12. W6FOG (Jim Bennett)
13. Re: A0-51 (Tim Cunningham)
14. SO-67 @ Sunday 1638 UTC (Patrick STODDARD (WD9EWK/VA7EWK))
15. Help unit_trac2000 + WinXP (wolthui3@xxx.xxxx
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Message: 1
Date: Sun, 15 Nov 2009 03:26:04 -0800
From: "Jeff Yanko" <wb3jfs@xxx.xxx>
Subject: [amsat-bb] Top 250 Grid Survey - Results
To: <amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxx>
Message-ID: <52CCB8554ADF42BEB1EE921A1012BF73@xxxxxxxx>
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Hi all,
I want to thank all of those who took the time out to contribute their grid
data so I could try to compose a list of the most wanted, or needed, grid
squares via the satellites for the continental United States with some
Canadian and Mexico grids thrown in as well. I initially started out with
the total
250, 10 grid fields times the 25 most needed grid squares per field, hence
250. I should've taken into account that grid fields like CM and FM aren't
fully
land mass enough to give a full 25 grids so it looks like the 250 will
become the top 230. In any case, the data was very useful and informative.
I believe many will see what grids are outstanding in need of activation.
Since I did not receive any more entries since Thursday, 11/12, I already
had a running tally of the totals as I was receiving them and was waiting
for more to come in by the deadline of 11/14. None did, so I was able to
cap this project about a day ahead of schedule. I hope everybody enjoys the
data and can possibly use it in the future if they plan on traveling,
visting relatives, or just going on a GridDXpedition.
I broke down the grid fields by the most votes then proceeded to seperately
post the grid squares of each field by their votes, highest to lowest. The
layout is rather long but since this is just basic data I wanted to keep it
simple and left justified to keep it clear. Printing it out may make it
easier to read or comprehend since you won't be looking at just a portion of
the data on the screen but a print out on paper layed out on the table.
If you have a questions, comments or just plain curious, please feel free to
drop me an e-mail.
73,
Jeff WB3JFS
Las Vegas, NV
DM26
GRID FIELD TALLY:
DN - 469
EN - 322
DM - 308
EM - 213
EL - 173
CN - 172
FN - 127
DL - 90
FM - 63
CM - 39
///CN///
9 VOTES
CN70
CN72
CN73
CN98
8 VOTES
CN71
CN77
CN78
CN90
CN91
CN93
CN96
7 VOTES
CN74
CN80
CN81
CN82
CN92
CN99
6 VOTES
CN94
5 VOTES
CN75
CN83
4 VOTES
CN76
CN95
CN97
2 VOTES
CN85
CN86
///DN///
10 VOTES
DN02
9 VOTES
DN03
DN10
DN37
8 VOTES
DN04
DN12
DN21
DN75
7 VOTES
DN05
DN11
DN24
DN60
DN62
DN67
DN68
DN73
DN77
DN78
6 VOTES
DN07
DN19
DN20
DN25
DN28
DN29
DN34
///EN///
8 VOTES
EN48
7 VOTES
EN08
6 VOTES
EN01
EN02
EN10
EN12
EN13
EN17
EN24
EN36
EN46
EN47
5 VOTES
EN03
EN05
EN07
EN16
EN33
EN40
EN49
EN58
EN66
EN67
4 VOTES
EN09
EN15
///FN///
5 VOTES
FN24
FN55
3 VOTES
FN06
FN14
FN17
FN23
FN27
FN28
FN37
FN38
FN45
FN48
FN53
FN56
FN64
2 VOTES
FN02
FN05
FN07
FN08
FN09
FN11
FN12
FN15
FN16
FN19
///CM///
8 VOTES
CM89
5 VOTES
CM94
CM95
4 VOTES
CM86
3 VOTES
CM79
CM93
CM96
CM99
2 VOTES
CM88
CM98
1 VOTE
CM97
///DM///
10 VOTES
DM 28
DM29
9 VOTES
DM17
DM18
8 VOTES
DM16
DM83
7 VOTES
DM27
DM71
DM77
DM81
6 VOTES
DM60
DM64
DM70
DM82
DM88
DM89
DM93
5 VOTES
DM07
DM19
DM50
DM67
DM68
DM74
DM76
DM84
///EM///
6 VOTES
EM33
5 VOTES
EM03
EM23
EM62
4 VOTES
EM16
EM21
EM47
EM50
EM53
EM59
EM81
3 VOTES
EM00
EM02
EM06
EM07
EM08
EM19
EM20
EM22
EM24
EM41
EM43
EM52
EM61
EM71
///FM///
5 VOTES
FM08
FM26
FM27
4 VOTES
FM02
FM03
FM13
FM15
FM16
FM25
3 VOTES
FM04
FM05
FM06
FM14
FM17
2 VOTES
FM07
FM09
FM18
1 VOTE
FM19
FM39
///DL///
5 VOTES
DL79
DL88
DL89
4 VOTES
DL59
DL69
3 VOTES
DL29
DL39
DL58
DL66
DL67
DL98
2 VOTES
DL27
DL36
DL37
DL38
DL43
DL45
DL46
DL48
DL53
DL56
DL57
DL65
DL68
///EL///
11 VOTES
EL08
7 VOTES
EL17
EL49
6 VOTES
EL07
EL16
EL18
EL59
5 VOTES
EL06
EL09
EL19
EL39
4 VOTES
EL00
EL10
EL11
EL14
EL15
EL28
EL89
EL94
3 VOTES
EL04
EL13
EL40
EL41
EL84
EL86
------------------------------
Message: 2
Date: Sun, 15 Nov 2009 06:21:39 -0600
From: "Rick - WA4NVM" <wa4nvm@xxxxxxx.xxx>
Subject: [amsat-bb] Re: Top 250 Grid Survey - Results
To: "Jeff Yanko" <wb3jfs@xxx.xxx>, <amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxx>
Message-ID: <C8940C88AE4547A6B642664CE82A028C@xxxxxxxxxxxx>
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reply-type=original
Jeff,
Thanks for the hard work gathering all the information. Now, if we can
get some "roadtrip warriors" to work these grids and the opportunity to
get into the birds, (hint) we can all make use of your list. I hope I
didn't ruffle any feathers, but sometimes an operator can't help but
wonder, "why am I standing out in the dark waging this antenna and
can't even hear a complete call".
Since we have a lot of new operators, please help support AMSAT-NA
and the other organizations to get more birds launched. More birds =
more minutes to work a bird, I hope less congestion if the future.
73 to all,
Rick - WA4NVM
> Hi all,
>
> I want to thank all of those who took the time out to contribute their
> grid
> data so I could try to compose a list of the most wanted, or needed, grid
> squares via the satellites for the continental United States with some
> Canadian and Mexico grids thrown in as well. I initially started out with
> the total
> 250, 10 grid fields times the 25 most needed grid squares per field, hence
> 250. I should've taken into account that grid fields like CM and FM
> aren't
> fully
> land mass enough to give a full 25 grids so it looks like the 250 will
> become the top 230. In any case, the data was very useful and
> informative.
> I believe many will see what grids are outstanding in need of activation.
>
> Since I did not receive any more entries since Thursday, 11/12, I already
> had a running tally of the totals as I was receiving them and was waiting
> for more to come in by the deadline of 11/14. None did, so I was able to
> cap this project about a day ahead of schedule. I hope everybody enjoys
> the
> data and can possibly use it in the future if they plan on traveling,
> visting relatives, or just going on a GridDXpedition.
>
> I broke down the grid fields by the most votes then proceeded to
> seperately
> post the grid squares of each field by their votes, highest to lowest.
> The
> layout is rather long but since this is just basic data I wanted to keep
> it
> simple and left justified to keep it clear. Printing it out may make it
> easier to read or comprehend since you won't be looking at just a portion
> of
> the data on the screen but a print out on paper layed out on the table.
>
> If you have a questions, comments or just plain curious, please feel free
> to
> drop me an e-mail.
>
> 73,
>
> Jeff WB3JFS
> Las Vegas, NV
> DM26
>
>
>
> GRID FIELD TALLY:
>
> DN - 469
> EN - 322
> DM - 308
> EM - 213
> EL - 173
> CN - 172
> FN - 127
> DL - 90
> FM - 63
> CM - 39
>
>
>
> ///CN///
>
> 9 VOTES
> CN70
> CN72
> CN73
> CN98
>
> 8 VOTES
> CN71
> CN77
> CN78
> CN90
> CN91
> CN93
> CN96
>
> 7 VOTES
> CN74
> CN80
> CN81
> CN82
> CN92
> CN99
>
> 6 VOTES
> CN94
>
> 5 VOTES
> CN75
> CN83
>
> 4 VOTES
> CN76
> CN95
> CN97
>
> 2 VOTES
> CN85
> CN86
>
>
>
> ///DN///
>
> 10 VOTES
> DN02
>
> 9 VOTES
> DN03
> DN10
> DN37
>
> 8 VOTES
> DN04
> DN12
> DN21
> DN75
>
> 7 VOTES
> DN05
> DN11
> DN24
> DN60
> DN62
> DN67
> DN68
> DN73
> DN77
> DN78
>
> 6 VOTES
> DN07
> DN19
> DN20
> DN25
> DN28
> DN29
> DN34
>
>
>
> ///EN///
>
> 8 VOTES
> EN48
>
> 7 VOTES
> EN08
>
> 6 VOTES
> EN01
> EN02
> EN10
> EN12
> EN13
> EN17
> EN24
> EN36
> EN46
> EN47
>
> 5 VOTES
> EN03
> EN05
> EN07
> EN16
> EN33
> EN40
> EN49
> EN58
> EN66
> EN67
>
> 4 VOTES
> EN09
> EN15
>
>
>
> ///FN///
>
> 5 VOTES
> FN24
> FN55
>
> 3 VOTES
> FN06
> FN14
> FN17
> FN23
> FN27
> FN28
> FN37
> FN38
> FN45
> FN48
> FN53
> FN56
> FN64
>
> 2 VOTES
> FN02
> FN05
> FN07
> FN08
> FN09
> FN11
> FN12
> FN15
> FN16
> FN19
>
>
>
> ///CM///
>
> 8 VOTES
> CM89
>
> 5 VOTES
> CM94
> CM95
>
> 4 VOTES
> CM86
>
> 3 VOTES
> CM79
> CM93
> CM96
> CM99
>
> 2 VOTES
> CM88
> CM98
>
> 1 VOTE
> CM97
>
>
>
> ///DM///
>
> 10 VOTES
> DM 28
> DM29
>
> 9 VOTES
> DM17
> DM18
>
> 8 VOTES
> DM16
> DM83
>
> 7 VOTES
> DM27
> DM71
> DM77
> DM81
>
> 6 VOTES
> DM60
> DM64
> DM70
> DM82
> DM88
> DM89
> DM93
>
> 5 VOTES
> DM07
> DM19
> DM50
> DM67
> DM68
> DM74
> DM76
> DM84
>
>
>
> ///EM///
>
> 6 VOTES
> EM33
>
> 5 VOTES
> EM03
> EM23
> EM62
>
> 4 VOTES
> EM16
> EM21
> EM47
> EM50
> EM53
> EM59
> EM81
>
> 3 VOTES
> EM00
> EM02
> EM06
> EM07
> EM08
> EM19
> EM20
> EM22
> EM24
> EM41
> EM43
> EM52
> EM61
> EM71
>
>
>
> ///FM///
>
> 5 VOTES
> FM08
> FM26
> FM27
>
> 4 VOTES
> FM02
> FM03
> FM13
> FM15
> FM16
> FM25
>
> 3 VOTES
> FM04
> FM05
> FM06
> FM14
> FM17
>
> 2 VOTES
> FM07
> FM09
> FM18
>
> 1 VOTE
> FM19
> FM39
>
>
>
> ///DL///
>
> 5 VOTES
> DL79
> DL88
> DL89
>
> 4 VOTES
> DL59
> DL69
>
> 3 VOTES
> DL29
> DL39
> DL58
> DL66
> DL67
> DL98
>
> 2 VOTES
> DL27
> DL36
> DL37
> DL38
> DL43
> DL45
> DL46
> DL48
> DL53
> DL56
> DL57
> DL65
> DL68
>
>
>
> ///EL///
>
> 11 VOTES
> EL08
>
> 7 VOTES
> EL17
> EL49
>
> 6 VOTES
> EL07
> EL16
> EL18
> EL59
>
> 5 VOTES
> EL06
> EL09
> EL19
> EL39
>
> 4 VOTES
> EL00
> EL10
> EL11
> EL14
> EL15
> EL28
> EL89
> EL94
>
> 3 VOTES
> EL04
> EL13
> EL40
> EL41
> EL84
> EL86
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
> _______________________________________________
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Message: 3
Date: Sun, 15 Nov 2009 07:40:33 -0500
From: Jean-Fran?ois M?nard <jf.va2ss@xxxxx.xxx>
Subject: [amsat-bb] Re: SO-67 14Nov2009 1521z Audio
Cc: amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxx
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I think all of us could be agree that this easy working sat is a great
addition to increase the interest of other felow ham and futur amateur !!!
Good work !!!!!!
73
J-F VA2SS
2009/11/14 Glenn AA5PK <aa5pk@xxxxxxxxxx.xxx>
> Hi, Pat.
>
> I agree. Narrow FM and reduced mic gain is the way to go. You came
> through
> fine.
>
> Listened to your recordings and John's from earlier. Thanks for posting
> them.
>
> Once the bird is commissioned and the drop out issue is resolved, this will
> be a great addition to the constellation!
>
> 73
> Glenn AA5PK
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Patrick STODDARD (WD9EWK/VA7EWK)" <amsat-bb@xxxxxx.xxx>
> To: <amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxx>
> Sent: Saturday, November 14, 2009 2:53 PM
> Subject: [amsat-bb] Re: SO-67 14Nov2009 1521z Audio
>
>
> > Hi Glenn!
> >
> > Nice to work you on that last SO-67 pass this morning. It was an
> > easier pass to get into from DM33xp/DM43ap here in Phoenix
> > (maximum elevation 40 degrees) compared to the earlier pass
> > (maximum elevation 8 degrees).
> >
> > I posted my two MP3 recordings from this morning, along with the
> > MP3s from the two SO-67 passes I was on last weekend, at:
> >
> > http://so67.wd9ewk.net/
> >
> > The URL was just set up, so it may not respond for a few hours until
> > the DNS change propagates. I also posted PDFs with the passes at
> > those times there, so you can see how things looked from here in
> > Phoenix.
> >
> > Following the advice about reducing mic gain and narrow FM helps in
> > getting through. On the second SO-67 pass this morning, I went one
> > step further - I held my mic about 8 inches/20cm below my mouth
> > while transmitting. Doing that, and following the other hints, allowed
> > me to have a transmission of more than 2 or 3 seconds get through
> > SO-67 without dropping out. I have been using an IC-2820H with an
> > Elk Antennas handheld 2m/70cm log periodic when I have worked
> > SO-67.
> >
> > It would be interesting to see how this satellite worked with no PL
> > required on the uplink, since it is only being activated for 13 or 15
> > minutes at a time. The PL doesn't appear to be needed as a tool
> > for power conservation, as on SO-50. Does anyone know if it is
> > even possible for the SO-67 transponder to operate without that
> > PL?
> >
> > 73!
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > Patrick WD9EWK/VA7EWK
> > http://www.wd9ewk.net/
> > _______________________________________________
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> > Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite
> program!
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>
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--
Jean-Fran?ois M?nard
VA2SS
=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=
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Message: 4
Date: Sun, 15 Nov 2009 05:40:52 -0700
From: Jerry Felts <nr5ajerry@xxxxx.xxx>
Subject: [amsat-bb] SO-67
To: amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxx
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How do I set my FT-60R up for SO-67?? Its only one freq isn't it?
--
Jerry - NR5A - South Dakota
http://nr5asstuff.blogspot.com/
http://nr5abeaconblog.blogspot.com/
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Message: 5
Date: Sun, 15 Nov 2009 14:04:09 +0000 (UTC)
From: w6zkh@xxxxxxx.xxx
Subject: [amsat-bb] Re: Top 250 Grid Survey - Results
To: Jeff Yanko <wb3jfs@xxx.xxx>
Cc: amsat-bb <amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxx>
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Jeff, thanks for all your efforts in compiling all this data. I am sure it
will give me some more ideas on where to drag the xyl for vacation again,
like this year.
I agree in Rick's (WA4NVM) saying what it is to be out "wagging" that yagi
in the dark. Anytime you hear a Portable or Handheld station, please make an
effort to contact, as it could be a rare grid or a new op.
John W6ZKH
----- Original Message -----
From: "Jeff Yanko" <wb3jfs@xxx.xxx>
To: amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxx
Sent: Sunday, November 15, 2009 3:26:04 AM GMT -08:00 US/Canada Pacific
Subject: [amsat-bb] Top 250 Grid Survey - Results
Hi all,
I want to thank all of those who took the time out to contribute their grid
data so I could try to compose a list of the most wanted, or needed, grid
squares via the satellites for the continental United States with some
Canadian and Mexico grids thrown in as well. I initially started out with
the total
250, 10 grid fields times the 25 most needed grid squares per field, hence
250. I should've taken into account that grid fields like CM and FM aren't
fully
land mass enough to give a full 25 grids so it looks like the 250 will
become the top 230. In any case, the data was very useful and informative.
I believe many will see what grids are outstanding in need of activation.
Since I did not receive any more entries since Thursday, 11/12, I already
had a running tally of the totals as I was receiving them and was waiting
for more to come in by the deadline of 11/14. None did, so I was able to
cap this project about a day ahead of schedule. I hope everybody enjoys the
data and can possibly use it in the future if they plan on traveling,
visting relatives, or just going on a GridDXpedition.
I broke down the grid fields by the most votes then proceeded to seperately
post the grid squares of each field by their votes, highest to lowest. The
layout is rather long but since this is just basic data I wanted to keep it
simple and left justified to keep it clear. Printing it out may make it
easier to read or comprehend since you won't be looking at just a portion of
the data on the screen but a print out on paper layed out on the table.
If you have a questions, comments or just plain curious, please feel free to
drop me an e-mail.
73,
Jeff WB3JFS
Las Vegas, NV
DM26
GRID FIELD TALLY:
DN - 469
EN - 322
DM - 308
EM - 213
EL - 173
CN - 172
FN - 127
DL - 90
FM - 63
CM - 39
///CN///
9 VOTES
CN70
CN72
CN73
CN98
8 VOTES
CN71
CN77
CN78
CN90
CN91
CN93
CN96
7 VOTES
CN74
CN80
CN81
CN82
CN92
CN99
6 VOTES
CN94
5 VOTES
CN75
CN83
4 VOTES
CN76
CN95
CN97
2 VOTES
CN85
CN86
///DN///
10 VOTES
DN02
9 VOTES
DN03
DN10
DN37
8 VOTES
DN04
DN12
DN21
DN75
7 VOTES
DN05
DN11
DN24
DN60
DN62
DN67
DN68
DN73
DN77
DN78
6 VOTES
DN07
DN19
DN20
DN25
DN28
DN29
DN34
///EN///
8 VOTES
EN48
7 VOTES
EN08
6 VOTES
EN01
EN02
EN10
EN12
EN13
EN17
EN24
EN36
EN46
EN47
5 VOTES
EN03
EN05
EN07
EN16
EN33
EN40
EN49
EN58
EN66
EN67
4 VOTES
EN09
EN15
///FN///
5 VOTES
FN24
FN55
3 VOTES
FN06
FN14
FN17
FN23
FN27
FN28
FN37
FN38
FN45
FN48
FN53
FN56
FN64
2 VOTES
FN02
FN05
FN07
FN08
FN09
FN11
FN12
FN15
FN16
FN19
///CM///
8 VOTES
CM89
5 VOTES
CM94
CM95
4 VOTES
CM86
3 VOTES
CM79
CM93
CM96
CM99
2 VOTES
CM88
CM98
1 VOTE
CM97
///DM///
10 VOTES
DM 28
DM29
9 VOTES
DM17
DM18
8 VOTES
DM16
DM83
7 VOTES
DM27
DM71
DM77
DM81
6 VOTES
DM60
DM64
DM70
DM82
DM88
DM89
DM93
5 VOTES
DM07
DM19
DM50
DM67
DM68
DM74
DM76
DM84
///EM///
6 VOTES
EM33
5 VOTES
EM03
EM23
EM62
4 VOTES
EM16
EM21
EM47
EM50
EM53
EM59
EM81
3 VOTES
EM00
EM02
EM06
EM07
EM08
EM19
EM20
EM22
EM24
EM41
EM43
EM52
EM61
EM71
///FM///
5 VOTES
FM08
FM26
FM27
4 VOTES
FM02
FM03
FM13
FM15
FM16
FM25
3 VOTES
FM04
FM05
FM06
FM14
FM17
2 VOTES
FM07
FM09
FM18
1 VOTE
FM19
FM39
///DL///
5 VOTES
DL79
DL88
DL89
4 VOTES
DL59
DL69
3 VOTES
DL29
DL39
DL58
DL66
DL67
DL98
2 VOTES
DL27
DL36
DL37
DL38
DL43
DL45
DL46
DL48
DL53
DL56
DL57
DL65
DL68
///EL///
11 VOTES
EL08
7 VOTES
EL17
EL49
6 VOTES
EL07
EL16
EL18
EL59
5 VOTES
EL06
EL09
EL19
EL39
4 VOTES
EL00
EL10
EL11
EL14
EL15
EL28
EL89
EL94
3 VOTES
EL04
EL13
EL40
EL41
EL84
EL86
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Message: 6
Date: Sun, 15 Nov 2009 10:18:09 -0500
From: John Papay <john@xxxxxx.xxx>
Subject: [amsat-bb] SO-67 15November2009 1328z 1501z audio
To: amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxx
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Audio for the eastern and central USA passes are
now on my webserver:
http://www.papays.com/SO-67_15Nov2009_132742z.mp
http://www.papays.com/SO-67_15Nov2009_150038z.mp3
The dropout problem is still apparent but contacts are
possible. The bird is very strong as usual.
73,
John K8YSE
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Message: 7
Date: Sun, 15 Nov 2009 11:12:30 -0500
From: "Bruce" <snyderb@xxx.xxx>
Subject: [amsat-bb] A0-51
To: <AMSAT-BB@xxxxx.xxx>
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BB
In prep for the change over to 38k4 DL I've put together a home brew
computer running WinXP. I've got Wisp loaded but for whatever reason it
cannot find AO-51 in the kep database. I used the database update feature
using a text file but it still can't find AO-51.
Any pointers are greatly appreciated.
73 Bruce KG4YEV
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Message: 8
Date: Sun, 15 Nov 2009 08:22:10 -0800 (PST)
From: Tim - N3TL <n3tl@xxxxxxxxx.xxx>
Subject: [amsat-bb] SO-67 on Flea Power!!!!
To: amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxx
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My profound thanks to John. K8YSE, for posting the recordings he's made of
SO-67 passes over North America. His most recent recording, which he began
at 15:00:38 UTC, provides proof that - even amid the chaos of a pass like
that one - very low power levels can work our amateur satellites. Anyone who
listens to the recording will hear the weak-signal call of N3TL at 8:51 into
the recording. I'm faint, but I'm in there ... on 50mW (.05 watt) from my
Yaesu VX-7R HT and Elk dual-band log periodic antenna.
KI0G surprised the heck out of me when I heard him call me several seconds
later. When he did, I thought, "He must be calling me blind. There's no way
I made it through on 50 milliwatts." No matter - I spent the rest of the
pass transmitting QSLs for our contact, but K8YSE's recording shows that I
didn't make it back into the satellite before he (K8YSE) left the footprint.
If someone farther south has a recording that?includes me QSLing Bob, KI0G,
by all means please email me a copy.
My signal made it into SO-67 beginning at 15:09:29 UTC and ending at
15:09:30 UTC. According to Orbitron, SO-67 was pretty much right at the
intersection of 30 degrees north x 90 degrees west, or right on top of the
4-grid boundary of EM40, EM50, EL49, EL59. She was at a range of 882.050
kilometers (548.0805 miles) to my handheld station in EM84 at 15:09:30
UTC.?Based on?those distances, my power level translates to 17,641
kilometers (10,961.61 miles) per watt. Given how busy SO-67 has been over
North America the past two weekends, I'll take that!
During that pass, I tried to time my transmissions based on Mr. Cresswell's
posts to the BB on 14 November about the two passes he worked and observed
that day over New Zealand. Specifically, I listened for people to
immediately return calls, then have their signal drop out when the
satellite's tail dropped out. When that happened, I transmitted - and on at
least one occasion that K8YSE captured in his recording, flea power found
its way to our newest amateur satellite.
Thank you, everyone at AMSAT-SA, for building, launching and orbiting SO-67.
She is a wonderful addition to the fleet, and one I'm proud to have worked
on .05-watt.
73 to all,
Tim - N3TL
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Message: 9
Date: Sun, 15 Nov 2009 11:25:26 -0500
From: w4upd <updwrb@xxxxxxxxxxxxx.xxx>
Subject: [amsat-bb] Re: A0-51
To: Bruce <snyderb@xxx.xxx>
Cc: AMSAT-BB@xxxxx.xxx
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Most likely the keps database in wisp is full. You'll need to eliminate
a few unused satellites to make room for new ones.
Reid, W4UPD
Bruce wrote:
> BB
>
> In prep for the change over to 38k4 DL I've put together a home brew
computer running WinXP. I've got Wisp loaded but for whatever reason it
cannot find AO-51 in the kep database. I used the database update feature
using a text file but it still can't find AO-51.
> Any pointers are greatly appreciated.
>
> 73 Bruce KG4YEV
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Message: 10
Date: Sun, 15 Nov 2009 10:23:17 -0500
From: Luc Leblanc <lucleblanc6@xxxxxxxxx.xx>
Subject: [amsat-bb] SO-67 activation schedule: 13-15 Nov 2009
To: amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxx
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I was late on Sunday mid USA pass but with about 4 watts below an elevation
of 4 degrees my downlink was Q5 audio very good but narrow FM
is mandatory to achieved good audio. It seems audio level setting can be
adjusted quite high but only in narrow FM mode. Just hope to
conduct further test later.
"-"
Luc Leblanc VE2DWE
Skype VE2DWE
www.qsl.net/ve2dwe
DSTAR urcall VE2DWE
WAC BASIC CW PHONE SATELLITE
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Message: 11
Date: Sun, 15 Nov 2009 11:08:21 -0500
From: Luc Leblanc <lucleblanc6@xxxxxxxxx.xx>
Subject: [amsat-bb] Re: SO-67 15November2009 1328z 1501z audio
To: amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxx
Cc: eu-amsat@xxxxxxxxxxx.xxx
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On 15 Nov 2009 at 10:18, John Papay wrote:
Date sent: Sun, 15 Nov 2009 10:18:09 -0500
From: John Papay <john@xxxxxx.xxx>
Subject: [amsat-bb] SO-67 15November2009 1328z 1501z audio
To: amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxx
>
> The dropout problem is still apparent but contacts are
> possible. The bird is very strong as usual.
>
> 73,
> John K8YSE
>
>
It seems you have to let the carrier going down and give you reply after
meaning having to exercise a strict discipline on that sat and my
guess is it will hard to achieved on this FM one channel sat... When someone
is calling another station don't transmit and let the exchange
process completed before calling or answering someone else.
I don't agree with the idea that an FM one channel LEO is better than a
transponder one. On VO-52 we can have up to 10 QSO'S on a single
pass at the same time. On a FM repeater satellite it is only one at the time
and SO-67 is attracting more users as he's much more powerful
than the other cube and numerous new-comer get on with dualband mobile rig
with no headphones resulting in a lot of feedback loop.
It is an entry sat as probably the next one! Could be frustrating sat will
be a more appropriate name... ZOO sat can also fit very well and
if SO-67 usage does not come more disciplined he will never be an easy sat
but a hard sat making quite impossible to have some sort of any
decent short chat other than callsign/report/grid exchange IMHO it is not
what someone who want's to work on the sats need. I still does
not understand the AMSAT-NA one single channel FM sat project. There is
already very small tranponder board available made by William
PE1RAH
Why not using one on the next AMSAT-NA satellite?
http://www.leijenaarelectronics.nl/
P.S. One of William transponder is actually on VO-52 with another one YES 2
transponder on the same sat! Is it possible to have some sort
of combo on the next AMSAT-NA project no need to have fancy toys just plain
transponder and FM cross band repeater on the same cube both
options will be satisfied as they can be activated in alternance as AO-51 is
working actually.
"-"
Luc Leblanc VE2DWE
Skype VE2DWE
www.qsl.net/ve2dwe
DSTAR urcall VE2DWE
WAC BASIC CW PHONE SATELLITE
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Message: 12
Date: Sun, 15 Nov 2009 12:25:35 -0500
From: "Jim Bennett" <jlb3nn@xxxxxxxxx.xxx>
Subject: [amsat-bb] W6FOG
To: <amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxx>
Message-ID: <5A3AF2DB746F4279BA7090D1A05FD6C0@xxxx>
Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii"
I recently made contact with W6FOG on Grid CM95 on VO-52. It was a low pass
for me, 11 degrees, so we didn't QSO much. He said he would try on the next
AO-51 pass.
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Message: 13
Date: Sun, 15 Nov 2009 12:08:36 -0600
From: "Tim Cunningham" <tim_cunningham@xxxxxxx.xxx>
Subject: [amsat-bb] Re: A0-51
To: "w4upd" <updwrb@xxxxxxxxxxxxx.xxx>, "Bruce" <snyderb@xxx.xxx>
Cc: AMSAT-BB@xxxxx.xxx
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reply-type=original
Reid is correct.
Unfortunately, WISP has a limited number of entries (50) for satellites in
its database.
In order to add a new satellite:
1. Go to Database->Edit Satellite data.
2. Go through the list and delete the satellites you do not use or at least
one for your entry.
3. Modify a Kep list to contain only the satellite or satellites you want to
update (AO-51). Limit this only to the ones you want to add.
4. Go to Database->Update Satellite Database and open your modified Kep
file.
The new satellites you put in your Kep file should be in your database and
viewable unless you exceeded 50 satellites, This is the reason for modifying
a Kep file to add only the ones you want to add. Once they are in the
database they will remain unless you delete it. When you load future
keplerian element sets only the ones in your database will be updated
provided there is an update. If your Kep set contains more than 50 satellite
elements they will be added if there are empty slots available in the
database. Otherwise, they will be ignored.
73's,
Tim - N8DEU
Decatur, Alabama
----- Original Message -----
From: "w4upd" <updwrb@xxxxxxxxxxxxx.xxx>
To: "Bruce" <snyderb@xxx.xxx>
Cc: <AMSAT-BB@xxxxx.xxx>
Sent: Sunday, November 15, 2009 10:25 AM
Subject: [amsat-bb] Re: A0-51
> Most likely the keps database in wisp is full. You'll need to eliminate
> a few unused satellites to make room for new ones.
>
> Reid, W4UPD
>
>
> Bruce wrote:
>> BB
>>
>> In prep for the change over to 38k4 DL I've put together a home brew
>> computer running WinXP. I've got Wisp loaded but for whatever reason it
>> cannot find AO-51 in the kep database. I used the database update feature
>> using a text file but it still can't find AO-51.
>> Any pointers are greatly appreciated.
>>
>> 73 Bruce KG4YEV
>> _______________________________________________
>
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Message: 14
Date: Sun, 15 Nov 2009 10:22:33 -0800 (PST)
From: "Patrick STODDARD \(WD9EWK/VA7EWK\)" <amsat-bb@xxxxxx.xxx>
Subject: [amsat-bb] SO-67 @ Sunday 1638 UTC
To: amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxx
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Hi!
Thanks again to the SumbandilaSat/SO-67 command team for turning
the amateur transponder on so often this weekend. I had 3 potential
passes I could work from here this morning, although two of the three
were very low (both with maximum elevation of 3 degrees). I focused
on the one high pass, the one scheduled to start at 1635 UTC, which
had a maximum elevation of 88 degrees. I operated from a parking
lot in central Phoenix, grid DM33xl (about 1 mile/1.6km west of the
DM33/DM43 grid boundary).
As always, it is easy to hear this satellite. Lots of activity on
this pass from western Canada to central Mexico, and stations as
far east as Texas. I've uploaded the audio from that pass, along
with a PDF showing the passes for today on SO-67 out here, to:
http://so67.wd9ewk.net/
This morning's recording starts at 1638 UTC, since the satellite has
been scheduled to turn on a minute or two before AOS here in central
Arizona. We're slowly figuring this satellite out, and there were a
couple of calls on this pass that I had not heard on previous SO-67
passes.
73!
Patrick WD9EWK/VA7EWK
http://www.wd9ewk.net/
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Message: 15
Date: Sun, 15 Nov 2009 14:22:45 -0500
From: wolthui3@xxx.xxx
Subject: [amsat-bb] Help unit_trac2000 + WinXP
To: amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxx
Message-ID: <20091115142245.51914rutgjvzv0ud@xxxx.xxx.xxx>
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I have searched and searched to get this working, but I can not.? I bought
used a Uni_trac 2000 silver case.? I have the latest software loaded on my
WinXP Nova sat tracking computer.? I have the original cable for the Yaesu
g5500.? I have confirmed all the pin outs.
I am stuck on the calibration portion of the install instructions.? I have
installed the port95nt.exe as stated in the instructions.
The software runs and appears to be talking to the UniTrac2000 on LPT1.? It
has the yellow LED flashing constantly (like it is geting data).? If I pull
the power and replug it in then it goes solid yellow until I hit Hardware
Reset in the unitrac software.? So I am sure it is talking.
I double click on Calibrate like the instructions say.? I see the Green 0's
and it says to use the manual buttons to fully exectue rotation of up and
right.? I do this, but the numbers do not change.? I see it says to adjust
the voltage pots, but that doesn't do me any good.
Anyone help?
Mike
kb8zgl
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