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Today's Topics:
1. Logging Frequencies (Rick Tejera)
2. Re: Logging Frequencies (Jim Walls)
3. Re; Homebrew Polarity Switch (Daniel "Nick" Kucij)
4. Re: Logging Frequencies (Greg D.)
5. Bias tee (Nick Pugh K5QXJ)
6. AO-51 Down (Rick - WA4NVM)
7. AO-51 off (Andrew Glasbrenner)
8. Fwd: Information Request (Martha)
9. Re: Fwd: Information Request (DOMINICK INTERDONATO)
10. Re: Fwd: Information Request (Bruce)
11. AO-51 Silent? (John Kopala)
12. Re: Fwd: Information Request (P.H.)
13. Re: AO-51 Silent? (Bruce Robertson)
14. Detroit Maker Faire special event station N8M (James French)
15. Re: AO-51 Silent? (ps8rf Piraja)
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Message: 1
Date: Thu, 29 Jul 2010 19:41:07 -0700
From: "Rick Tejera" <saguaroastro@xxx.xxx>
Subject: [amsat-bb] Logging Frequencies
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All,
A quick question. I've been on the birds about a week now and have started
keeping a log and breaking out the QSL cards. So what do enter for the
frequency? The uplink or downlink or both? Or nothing since the frequencies
are well known (at least on the FM birds).
Thank in advance for the answers. Also thank to all who've worked me the
past week. It's been fun.
Clear Skies
Rick Tejera
Editor SACnews,
Public Outreach Coordinator
Saguaro Astronomy Club
Phoenix, Arizona
www.saguaroastro.org <http://www.saguaroastro.org/>
saguaroastro@xxx.xxx
K7TEJ
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Message: 2
Date: Thu, 29 Jul 2010 20:30:33 -0700
From: Jim Walls <jim@xxxxx.xxx>
Subject: [amsat-bb] Re: Logging Frequencies
To: Amsat-BB <amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxx>
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On 7/29/2010 19:41, Rick Tejera wrote:
> A quick question. I've been on the birds about a week now and have started
> keeping a log and breaking out the QSL cards. So what do enter for the
> frequency? The uplink or downlink or both? Or nothing since the frequencies
> are well known (at least on the FM birds).
I had custom QSL cards printed for satellite operating. You can see
pictures at the URL below. On the satellite card, the box right below
the middle C of my callsign is "Satellite and mode". I printed the
satellite and operating mode - for example: FO-20 V / U. The next box
was the operating mode - for example: SSB. I made no attempt to print
the exact frequency - especially since it changed throughout the contact
(I spent most of my time on the linear birds).
http://members.dslextreme.com/users/k6ccc/QSL.html
--
73
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Jim Walls - K6CCC
jim@xxxxx.xxx
Ofc: 818-548-4804
http://home.earthlink.net/~k6ccc
AMSAT Member 32537 - WSWSS Member 395
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Message: 3
Date: Thu, 29 Jul 2010 12:10:38 -0400
From: "Daniel \"Nick\" Kucij" <dnkucij@xxxxxxxxxxx.xxx>
Subject: [amsat-bb] Re; Homebrew Polarity Switch
To: amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxx
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> If anyone can point me in the right direction to find this item I
> would
> appreciate it. Additionally, if it is something that I could
> fabricate and
> there is good info available online, please forward any appropriate
> links to
> me.
>
>
David,
PA3GUO has described a homebrew switch on his website, http://www.pa3guo.com/
Click on Antennas, then scroll to the Polarity Switch button.
Nick KB1RVT
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Message: 4
Date: Thu, 29 Jul 2010 22:58:06 -0700
From: "Greg D." <ko6th_greg@xxxxxxx.xxx>
Subject: [amsat-bb] Re: Logging Frequencies
To: Rick Tejera <saguaroastro@xxx.xxx>, <amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxx>
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Because of Doppler shift, logging exact frequencies is kind of pointless.
Just note which band and mode (fm, ssb, etc) was in use for both uplink and
downlink, and you should be fine. Note that some call out the band letter
(v for 2 meters), some use wavelength (e.g. 2 meters), and some the general
frequency (145 mhz). I've seen QSL cards done each way.
Also, if you don't like any of the QSL cards that are orderable by mail, you
can make your own with any number of PC graphics applications. Mine are
done in Powerpoint (OpenOffice), and printed on card stock.
Enjoy,
Greg KO6TH
From: saguaroastro@xxx.xxx
To: amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxx
Date: Thu, 29 Jul 2010 19:41:07 -0700
Subject: [amsat-bb] Logging Frequencies
All,
A quick question. I've been on the birds about a week now and have started
keeping a log and breaking out the QSL cards. So what do enter for the
frequency? The uplink or downlink or both? Or nothing since the frequencies
are well known (at least on the FM birds).
Thank in advance for the answers. Also thank to all who've worked me the
past week. It's been fun.
Clear Skies
Rick Tejera
Editor SACnews,
Public Outreach Coordinator
Saguaro Astronomy Club
Phoenix, Arizona
www.saguaroastro.org <http://www.saguaroastro.org/>
saguaroastro@xxx.xxx
K7TEJ
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Message: 5
Date: Fri, 30 Jul 2010 04:01:52 -0500
From: "Nick Pugh K5QXJ" <quadpugh@xxxxxxxxx.xxx>
Subject: [amsat-bb] Bias tee
To: <amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxx>
Cc: 'Chris Mancuso' <mancuso.christopher@xxxxx.xxx>
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A friend of mine is looking to build a bias tee can somebody point him to a
design
Thanks
nick
Office 337 593 8700
Cell 337 258 2527
Helping UL become a world Class Engineering and Educational School
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Message: 6
Date: Fri, 30 Jul 2010 07:22:19 -0500
From: "Rick - WA4NVM" <wa4nvm@xxxxxxx.xxx>
Subject: [amsat-bb] AO-51 Down
To: "AMSAT BB" <amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxx>
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Hi All,
Anyone have any information on AO-51 being off the air the last two pass
over the U.S.?
Maybe Drew doesn't know about it yet.
73,
Rick WA4NVM
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Message: 7
Date: Fri, 30 Jul 2010 08:30:21 -0400 (GMT-04:00)
From: Andrew Glasbrenner <glasbrenner@xxxxxxxxxx.xxx>
Subject: [amsat-bb] AO-51 off
To: amsat-bb <amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxx>
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I tried to restart it this last low pass, with no response, but that's not
surprising. Next pass is 5:42PM EDT where I'll try again.
73, Drew KO4MA
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Message: 8
Date: Fri, 30 Jul 2010 10:41:43 -0400
From: Martha <martha@xxxxx.xxx>
Subject: [amsat-bb] Fwd: Information Request
To: AMSAT BB <amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxx>
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Would someone help Paul?
---------- Forwarded message ----------
From: AMSAT Website <www@xxxxx.xxx>
Date: Thu, Jul 29, 2010 at 4:57 PM
Subject: Information Request
To: martha@xxxxx.xxx
This message originated from the AMSAT website
Sender: Paul N0AH Email: AO-27 problems?
Host: 70-57-22-114.hlrn.qwest.net
Subject: Information Request
Message:
AO-27 flew right over today, almost on top of our house in DM79 around
20:45...barely heard our signal crack the SQL....is the bird having any
recent probelems? We heard just a bit of the noise drop when very very close
and that is when we thought we could hear our voice but not 100% sure- are
we off on the split?
73 Paul N0AH
DM-79
SPLIT:
up: 145:850
down 436.795
(end of message)
Problems with this message? Email to w2gps@xxxxx.xxx
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73- Martha
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Message: 9
Date: Fri, 30 Jul 2010 11:05:09 -0400 (EDT)
From: DOMINICK INTERDONATO <morsesat@xxxxxxxxx.xxx>
Subject: [amsat-bb] Re: Fwd: Information Request
To: "martha@xxxxx.xxxx <martha@xxxxx.xxx>
Cc: Amsat <amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxx>
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Paul,
If you look at the webpage www.ao27.org you will find the schedule
of the satellite.
It has exact timings for when the satellite is on. Presently, according
to the site, it is in the "OFF" mode.
Check their sched often since it does change often.
73, Dee, NB2F
NJ AMSAT Coordinator
On Fri, Jul 30, 2010 at 10:41 AM, Martha wrote:
> Would someone help Paul?
>
> ---------- Forwarded message ----------
> From: AMSAT Website <www@xxxxx.xxx>
> Date: Thu, Jul 29, 2010 at 4:57 PM
> Subject: Information Request
> To: martha@xxxxx.xxx
>
>
>
> This message originated from the AMSAT website
>
> Sender: Paul N0AH Email: AO-27 problems?
> Host: 70-57-22-114.hlrn.qwest.net
>
> Subject: Information Request
>
> Message:
> AO-27 flew right over today, almost on top of our house in DM79 around
> 20:45...barely heard our signal crack the SQL....is the bird having
> any
> recent probelems? We heard just a bit of the noise drop when very very
> close
> and that is when we thought we could hear our voice but not 100% sure-
> are
> we off on the split?
>
> 73 Paul N0AH
> DM-79
> SPLIT:
> up: 145:850
> down 436.795
>
> (end of message)
>
>
> Problems with this message? Email to w2gps@xxxxx.xxx
>
>
>
> --
> 73- Martha
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Message: 10
Date: Fri, 30 Jul 2010 10:10:37 -0500
From: Bruce <kk5do@xxxxx.xxx>
Subject: [amsat-bb] Re: Fwd: Information Request
To: Amsat <amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxx>
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i have also found that passes that are directly overhead are the worst
to try and copy because of the mismatch in antenna polarity. horizon
shots are slam dunk but overhead are virtually invisible (or deaf to my
antennas). you would think because they are closest to you and directly
overhead that you are good to go but this is not the case.
73...bruce
On 7/30/2010 10:05 AM, DOMINICK INTERDONATO wrote:
> Paul,
> If you look at the webpage www.ao27.org you will find the schedule
> of the satellite.
> It has exact timings for when the satellite is on. Presently, according
> to the site, it is in the "OFF" mode.
> Check their sched often since it does change often.
> 73, Dee, NB2F
> NJ AMSAT Coordinator
>
>
> On Fri, Jul 30, 2010 at 10:41 AM, Martha wrote:
>
>> Would someone help Paul?
>>
>> ---------- Forwarded message ----------
>> From: AMSAT Website<www@xxxxx.xxx>
>> Date: Thu, Jul 29, 2010 at 4:57 PM
>> Subject: Information Request
>> To: martha@xxxxx.xxx
>>
>>
>>
>> This message originated from the AMSAT website
>>
>> Sender: Paul N0AH Email: AO-27 problems?
>> Host: 70-57-22-114.hlrn.qwest.net
>>
>> Subject: Information Request
>>
>> Message:
>> AO-27 flew right over today, almost on top of our house in DM79 around
>> 20:45...barely heard our signal crack the SQL....is the bird having
>> any
>> recent probelems? We heard just a bit of the noise drop when very very
>> close
>> and that is when we thought we could hear our voice but not 100% sure-
>> are
>> we off on the split?
>>
>> 73 Paul N0AH
>> DM-79
>> SPLIT:
>> up: 145:850
>> down 436.795
>>
>> (end of message)
>>
>>
>> Problems with this message? Email to w2gps@xxxxx.xxx
>>
>>
>>
>> --
>> 73- Martha
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Message: 11
Date: Fri, 30 Jul 2010 08:51:06 -0700
From: John Kopala <jkopala@xxxxx.xxx>
Subject: [amsat-bb] AO-51 Silent?
To: amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxx
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I did not hear the AO-51 435.300 downlink this morning on either the
12:13 Z or the 13:52 Z passes. Did I mess up or is there a problem with
the satellite? The schedule says it is supposed to stay in V/u mode.
John Kopala
N7JK
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Message: 12
Date: Fri, 30 Jul 2010 17:54:44 +0100
From: "P.H." <bbjunkie@xxx.xxx>
Subject: [amsat-bb] Re: Fwd: Information Request
To: amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxx
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Paul,
Just my $0.02....
I've noticed the scheduled time can be slightly off.. last time I listened
it went off air a full 8-10 minutes before it was due to.
73
Pete
MI3EPN
On Fri, Jul 30, 2010 at 4:10 PM, Bruce <kk5do@xxxxx.xxx> wrote:
> i have also found that passes that are directly overhead are the worst
> to try and copy because of the mismatch in antenna polarity. horizon
> shots are slam dunk but overhead are virtually invisible (or deaf to my
> antennas). you would think because they are closest to you and directly
> overhead that you are good to go but this is not the case.
>
> 73...bruce
>
> On 7/30/2010 10:05 AM,
> >> Date: Thu, Jul 29, 2010 at 4:57 PM
> >> Subject: Information Request
> >> To: martha@xxxxx.xxx
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >> This message originated from the AMSAT website
> >>
> >> Sender: Paul N0AH Email: AO-27 problems?
> >> Host: 70-57-22-114.hlrn.qwest.net
> >>
> >> Subject: Information Request
> >>
> >> Message:
> >> AO-27 flew right over today, almost on top of our house in DM79 around
> >> 20:45...barely heard our signal crack the SQL....is the bird having
> >> any
> >> recent probelems? We heard just a bit of the noise drop when very very
> >> close
> >> and that is when we thought we could hear our voice but not 100% sure-
> >> are
> >> we off on the split?
> >>
> >> 73 Paul N0AH
> >> DM-79
> >> SPLIT:
> >> up: 145:850
> >> down 436.795
> >>
> >> (end of message)
> >>
> >>
> >> Problems with this message? Email to w2gps@xxxxx.xxx
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >> --
> >> 73- Martha
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> >> author.
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Message: 13
Date: Fri, 30 Jul 2010 14:33:54 -0300
From: Bruce Robertson <ve9qrp@xxxxx.xxx>
Subject: [amsat-bb] Re: AO-51 Silent?
To: John Kopala <jkopala@xxxxx.xxx>
Cc: amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxx
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An excellent resource for answering questions such as this is the
real-time reporting page at
http://oscar.dcarr.org/
Looking at it right now, I see that many people indicate 'not heard',
suggesting strongly that the problem is with the satellite. Of course,
this resource only works if people add information to it, so consider
posting a 'heard' report from time to time to keep the data helpful.
73, Bruce
VE9QRP
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On Fri, Jul 30, 2010 at 12:51 PM, John Kopala <jkopala@xxxxx.xxx> wrote:
> I did not hear the AO-51 435.300 downlink this morning on either the
> 12:13 Z or the 13:52 Z passes. ?Did I mess up or is there a problem with
> the satellite? ?The schedule says it is supposed to stay in-bb@xxxxx.xxx>
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Hello,
A few minutes ago ( 18:21 UTC with Elv 3.2 ? ) I made a call and heard via
AO-51 with good signals.
73'
Piraj?, PS8RF
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