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Today's Topics:
1. Re: advice request for FUNcube (i8cvs)
2. Re: Revisiting LOTW satellite requirements (KM9U)
3. Re: AMSAT-BB Digest, Vol 6, Issue 229 (Louis McFadin)
4. Re: HF Satellite Experiment? (hi Z) (Bob Bruninga)
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Message: 1
Date: Wed, 20 Apr 2011 18:26:10 +0200
From: "i8cvs" <domenico.i8cvs@xxx.xx>
Subject: [amsat-bb] Re: advice request for FUNcube
To: "Graham Shirville" <g.shirville@xxxxxxxxxx.xxx>, "CubeSat @
CubeSat.org" <cubesat@xxxxxxx.xxx>, "AMSAT BB" <amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxx>
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----- Original Message -----
From: "Graham Shirville" <g.shirville@xxxxxxxxxx.xxx>
To: "CubeSat @ CubeSat.org" <cubesat@xxxxxxx.xxx>; "AMSAT BB"
<amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxx>
Sent: Wednesday, April 20, 2011 1:41 PM
Subject: [amsat-bb] advice request for FUNcube
> hi All,
>
> A simple question this time!
>
> What is the best coax cable to use in a cubesat? Size, flexibility/min
radius, existing space heritage, ease of applying connectors are our main
design drivers - we are only using UHF and VHF so losses are not going to be
too much of a problem hopefully..
>
> many thanks in advance
>
> 73
>
> Graham
> G3VZV
Hi Graham, G3VZV
Recommended types are 50 ohm semirigid hand formable coax cables with
outside diamters of 0.86 mm , 1.2 mm and 2.2 mm with SMB or SMC
connectors and 3.6 mm with SMA connectors.
See the catalogue http://www.rfmicrowave.it/catalogue.php?lang=eng
sections COAX CABLES and CONNECTORS
Various characteristic impedances are available, 12.5-25-35-50-70-75 Ohm
73" de
i8CVS Domenico
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Message: 2
Date: Wed, 20 Apr 2011 12:54:57 -0400
From: "KM9U" <arskm9u@xxxxx.xxx>
Subject: [amsat-bb] Re: Revisiting LOTW satellite requirements
To: <amsat-bb@xxxxxx.xxx>, <amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxx>
Message-ID: <44895A5DEFFF4A458AF92245ED1DB003@xxxxxx>
Content-Type: text/plain; format=flowed; charset="iso-8859-1";
reply-type=original
Thanks Pat - Problem Solved!
Chuck, KM9U
----- Original Message -----
From: "Patrick STODDARD (WD9EWK/VA7EWK)" <amsat-bb@xxxxxx.xxx>
To: <amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxx>
Sent: Wednesday, April 20, 2011 11:12
Subject: [amsat-bb] Re: Revisiting LOTW satellite requirements
> Hi Chuck!
>
>> I just read the LOTW FAQ and it stated that the satellite name HO-68 is
>> supported by LOTW.
>> I have never been able to upload any logs containing HO-68 as the sat
>> name.
>> TQSL 1.13 does not have HO-68 in the satellite drop-down menu box.
>>
>> Is there something I'm missing?
>
> Probably an updated TQSL configuration file.
>
> You can get that by logging into the LOTW web site, then go to "Your
> Account",
> then "Your Certificates". There is a link where you can download the
> latest
> TQSL configuration file (last updated on 3 March) along with your
> certificates
> from the web site. The configuration file has - among many other things -
> the
> list of satellites acceptable for LOTW, and log formats for those
> using Cabrillo-
> formatted contest logs instead of ADIF files for LOTW.
>
> Once you download the updated configuration file to your computer, you
> should
> only have to click on the file to launch TQSL and update your program.
> After
> that, you should be in good shape.
>
> 73!
>
>
>
>
>
> Patrick WD9EWK/VA7EWK
> http://www.wd9ewk.net/
> _______________________________________________
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Message: 3
Date: Wed, 20 Apr 2011 13:17:14 -0400
From: Louis McFadin <w5did@xxx.xxx>
Subject: [amsat-bb] Re: AMSAT-BB Digest, Vol 6, Issue 229
To: amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxx
Message-ID: <7DA5C585-05A8-4245-8EFD-B569C2A3E803@xxx.xxx>
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Graham,
Here is one source.
http://www.micro-coax.com/pages/products/producttypes/cabletypes/Semi-RigidCoa
xialCable.asp
Semi rigid coax with SMA or SMB connectors.
Most of them have teflon insulators which meet all the space specs.
Lou McFadin
W5DID
w5did@xxx.xxx
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> Today's Topics:
>
> 1. Re: Revisiting LOTW satellite requirements (Bill Howell)
> 2. ISS Over North America (Clint Bradford)
> 3. Re For sale (Gerry)
> 4. XE3DX Activity EK18-EK19. (David Maciel)
> 5. XE3DX Activity EK18-EK19. Correct SORRY (David Maciel)
> 6. PLAN-13 porting to visual studio (Andy Brian)
> 7. Re: HF Satellite Experiment (Richard Limebear)
> 8. CN77 (Bob- W7LRD)
> 9. Re: Revisiting LOTW satellite requirements (KM9U)
> 10. advice request for FUNcube (Graham Shirville)
> 11. AO-51 down 1150 utc 20 April (Mark L. Hammond)
> 12. Re: Balloon across Atlantic 21 April? (Joe)
> 13. Re: Revisiting LOTW satellite requirements (Zachary Beougher)
> 14. Re: Balloon across Atlantic 21 April? (Zachary Beougher)
> 15. Re: Balloon across Atlantic 21 April? (Stephen Davis)
> 16. Re: Revisiting LOTW satellite requirements (Tom Workman)
> 17. Re: Revisiting LOTW satellite requirements
> (Patrick STODDARD (WD9EWK/VA7EWK))
>
>
> ----------------------------------------------------------------------
>
> Message: 1
> Date: Tue, 19 Apr 2011 20:10:05 -0500
> From: Bill Howell <bhowell@xxxx.xxxxxx.xxx>
> Subject: [amsat-bb] Re: Revisiting LOTW satellite requirements
> To: Tom Workman <k0tw@xxx.xxx>
> Cc: Amsat List <amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxx>
> Message-ID: <E148B312-A47B-4898-BA2D-8F995C3FECC5@xxxx.xxxxxx.xxx>
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>
> Tom,
>
> Here's the link. Scroll down a bit for Sat specifics...
> http://www.arrl.org/files/file/LoTW%2520Instructions/N5JB.pdf
>
> N5AB
>
> On Apr 19, 2011, at 6:48 PM, Tom Workman wrote:
>
>> I've decided to give Logbook of the World (LOTW) another try. I
>> keep losing
>> my passwords and have to start over. Maybe I'll write them down
>> this time
>> :-)
>>
>> When I tried uploading a couple of my satellite QSOs as a test LOTW
>> says
>> that the MODE field is invalid. I had entered "SAT". I know this
>> has been
>> discussed in recent months here but I couldn't find that
>> discusssion in
>> looking at the archives. Would someone put me on the right track as
>> to what
>> fields are required for a satellite QSO to be considered valid by
>> LOTW?
>>
>> Thanks.
>> Tom - K?TW
>>
>>
>> _______________________________________________
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>
>
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Message: 2
> Date: Tue, 19 Apr 2011 21:37:33 -0700
> From: Clint Bradford <clintbradford@xxx.xxx>
> Subject: [amsat-bb] ISS Over North America
> To: AMSAT BB <amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxx>
> Message-ID: <B95773DC-B38F-4E1C-AD65-4C6CD10B061D@xxx.xxx>
> Content-Type: text/plain; CHARSET=US-ASCII
>
> ISS passes over North America make WIRED Magazine ...
>
> Look Up: Spectacular Space Station Flybys This Week | Wired Science |
Wired.com http://bit.ly/hs0pZu
>
> Clint
>
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Message: 3
> Date: Tue, 19 Apr 2011 18:21:52 -0500
> From: "Gerry" <ve4gtb@xxxxx.xxx>
> Subject: [amsat-bb] Re For sale
> To: <amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxx>
> Message-ID: <BLU137-DS3E9C92D900E72B728A05183900@xxx.xxx>
> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="iso-8859-1"
>
> Trak-Box sold
>
> Further listing of items to follow.
>
> Gerry VE4GTB
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Message: 4
> Date: Tue, 19 Apr 2011 19:17:00 -0500
> From: "David Maciel" <xe3dx@xxxxxxx.xxx.xx>
> Subject: [amsat-bb] XE3DX Activity EK18-EK19.
> To: <Undisclosed-Recipient:;>
> Message-ID: <6D3F92A12B30463DB66A7E5DA3AC9F29@xxxx>
> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="iso-8859-1"
>
>
> now I can send the job the next day, I be in some passes just listening,
> some stationsdid not respect my work or others, many removed rework
> opportunity to others, call upothers. if someone wants to can send me
> an email and tell me you want the grid towork, I will always be happy to
> help. please use the international phonetic code,M will always be "Mike"
> never change it for "mexico". everything will be easier.
>
>
> 20/april/2011 02:29Z SO-50 EK19 18:32 pm
> 20/april/2011 04:09Z SO-50 EK19 18:32 pm
> 20/april/2011 11:54Z AO-51 EK19 18:32 pm
> 20/april/2011 12:51Z SO-50 EK19 18:32 pm
> 20/april/2011 19:40Z AO-27 EK18 18:32 pm
> 20/april/2011 21:15Z AO-51 EK18 04:15 pm
> 20/april/2011 22:52Z AO-51 EK18 17:52 pm
> 21/april/2011 02:56Z SO-50 EK18 21:56 pm
>
>
>
> Dave
> EK18 EK19
>
> Next ===>EK08 EK08
>
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Message: 5
> Date: Tue, 19 Apr 2011 19:45:55 -0500
> From: "David Maciel" <xe3dx@xxxxxxx.xxx.xx>
> Subject: [amsat-bb] XE3DX Activity EK18-EK19. Correct SORRY
> To: <Undisclosed-Recipient:;>
> Message-ID: <D249AF895F274ACE83DFD6BFA9646B3B@xxxx>
> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="iso-8859-1"
>
>
>
> From: David Maciel
> Sent: Tuesday, April 19, 2011 7:17 PM
> Subject: XE3DX Activity EK18-EK19.
>
>
> now I can send the job the next day, I be in some passes just listening,
> some stationsdid not respect my work or others, many removed rework
> opportunity to others, call upothers. if someone wants to can send me
> an email and tell me you want the grid towork, I will always be happy to
> help. please use the international phonetic code,M will always be "Mike"
> never change it for "mexico". everything will be easier.
>
>
> 20/april/2011 02:29Z SO-50 EK19
> 20/april/2011 04:09Z SO-50 EK19
> 20/april/2011 11:54Z AO-51 EK19
> 20/april/2011 12:51Z SO-50 EK19
> 20/april/2011 19:40Z AO-27 EK18
> 20/april/2011 21:15Z AO-51 EK18
> 20/april/2011 22:52Z AO-51 EK18
> 21/april/2011 02:56Z SO-50 EK18
>
>
>
> Dave
> EK18 EK19
> Next ===>EK08 EK08
>
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Message: 6
> Date: Wed, 20 Apr 2011 08:20:33 +0200
> From: Andy Brian <briaandy@xxxxx.xxx>
> Subject: [amsat-bb] PLAN-13 porting to visual studio
> To: AMSAT-BB <amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxx>
> Message-ID: <BANLkTikX=zoY=uu=uMNvmVwWQx9PRpKZtw@xxxx.xxxxx.xxx>
> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1
>
> Hi,
>
>
> Anyone succefuly ported PLAN-13 tracking programe to Microsost Visual
studio?
> I having problem with header unistd.h and function
> "strncasecmp(buffer, satellite,strlen(satellite)) "
>
> best regards Andy
>
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Message: 7
> Date: Wed, 20 Apr 2011 08:03:04 +0100
> From: Richard Limebear <Richard@xxxxx.xxxxx.xx.xx>
> Subject: [amsat-bb] Re: HF Satellite Experiment
> To: amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxx
> Message-ID: <4DAE8528.9030208@xxxxx.xxxxx.xx.xx>
> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1; format=flowed
>
> Bob
>
>> The idea is a keyed CW oscillator on 7.010 MHz with harmonics on 14.020,
>> 21.030 and 28.040 MHz.
>
> As an HF operator may I suggest you have a base frequency of 7.020 or higher
> rather than 7010. The lower parts of the bands can get quite congested at
times
> so this would give ground stations a better chance of hearing them.
Certainly
> 7.020 is often occupied.
>
> 73
> Richard G3RWL
>
>
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Message: 8
> Date: Wed, 20 Apr 2011 07:40:53 +0000 (UTC)
> From: Bob- W7LRD <w7lrd@xxxxxxx.xxx>
> Subject: [amsat-bb] CN77
> To: amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxx
> Message-ID:
>
<741254962.118705.1303285253165.JavaMail.root@xxxxxxx.xxxxxxxxxx.xx.xxxx.xxxx
xxx.xxx>
>
> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=utf-8
>
>
>
> hello
>
> I am planning on putting CN77 on the satellites several times later this
spring and summer.? Will anounce on this bb well in advance.
>
> 73 Bob W7LRD
>
> CN87
>
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Message: 9
> Date: Wed, 20 Apr 2011 07:37:02 -0400
> From: "KM9U" <arskm9u@xxxxx.xxx>
> Subject: [amsat-bb] Re: Revisiting LOTW satellite requirements
> To: <amsat-bb@xxxxxx.xxx>, <amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxx>
> Message-ID: <F98569F8573249D7821A24DA4673288C@xxxxxx>
> Content-Type: text/plain; format=flowed; charset="iso-8859-1";
> reply-type=original
>
> I just read the LOTW FAQ and it stated that the satellite name HO-68 is
> supported by LOTW.
> I have never been able to upload any logs containing HO-68 as the sat name.
> TQSL 1.13 does not have HO-68 in the satellite drop-down menu box.
>
> Is there something I'm missing?
>
> Chuck, KM9U
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Patrick STODDARD (WD9EWK/VA7EWK)" <amsat-bb@xxxxxx.xxx>
> To: <amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxx>
> Sent: Tuesday, April 19, 2011 22:48
> Subject: [amsat-bb] Re: Revisiting LOTW satellite requirements
>
>
>> Hi Tom!
>>
>>> When I tried uploading a couple of my satellite QSOs as a test LOTW says
>>> that the MODE field is invalid. I had entered "SAT". I know this has been
>>> discussed in recent months here but I couldn't find that discusssion in
>>> looking at the archives. Would someone put me on the right track as to
>>> what
>>> fields are required for a satellite QSO to be considered valid by LOTW?
>>
>> The MODE fi://www.wd9ewk.net/
>> _______________________________________________
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>
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Message: 10
> Date: Wed, 20 Apr 2011 12:41:13 +0100
> From: "Graham Shirville" <g.shirville@xxxxxxxxxx.xxx>
> Subject: [amsat-bb] advice request for FUNcube
> To: "CubeSat @ CubeSat.org" <cubesat@xxxxxxx.xxx>, "AMSAT BB"
> <amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxx>
> Message-ID: <10E7E1059053412895D8DD02C84E4C2F@xxxxxxx.xxxxx>
> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="iso-8859-1"
>
> hi All,
>
> A simple question this time!
>
> What is the best coax cable to use in a cubesat? Size, flexibility/min
radius, existing space heritage, ease of applying connectors are our main
design drivers - we are only using UHF and VHF so losses are not going to be
too much of a problem hopefully..
>
> many thanks in advance
>
> 73
>
> Graham
> G3VZV
>
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Message: 11
> Date: Wed, 20 Apr 2011 08:16:20 -0400
> From: "Mark L. Hammond" <marklhammond@xxxxx.xxx>
> Subject: [amsat-bb] AO-51 down 1150 utc 20 April
> To: Amsat - BBs <amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxx>
> Cc: ao51-modes@xxxxx.xxx
> Message-ID: <ZoGN1g00856cfur05oGNTC@xxxxx.xxx>
> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii"
>
> Hi All,
>
> This morning AO-51 was down on the early AM pass. I reset it, and
decreased power out. One orbit later, it is apparently down again (another
battery trip). There just isn't much left in the battery.
>
> It will this afternoon before one of us (command stations) can turn it
back on.
>
> It is likely that we'll be going to PL tone activation soon. Please check
your radio memories and PL tones; it'll be 67 Hz once we activate it.
>
> We'll provide updates here on the BB.
>
> 73,
>
>
>
> Mark L. Hammond [N8MH]
>
>
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Message: 12
> Date: Wed, 20 Apr 2011 08:21:04 -0500
> From: Joe <nss@xxx.xxx>
> Subject: [amsat-bb] Re: Balloon across Atlantic 21 April?
> To: amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxx
> Message-ID: <4DAEDDC0.7090506@xxx.xxx>
> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1; format=flowed
>
> Can we please have the location of the launch? I know it has a 2 land
> call sign, but now days that's meaningless.
>
> Plus the date and time. How about in UTC time for both? This
> announcement says,
>
> The current target for executing launch of PBH-15 is between 11:00PM --
> 12:00AM on Thursday (4/21)/Friday (4/22), weather and approval permitting.
>
> But especially the midnight thing and then EDT CDTGMT, since there is no
> indication of launch site, 11:00 PM Where? Lets keep everything in
> Amateur Radio on one time zone please? UTC. aka: n about the program, including the latest projected flight path,
>> can be found at http://www.projectbluehorizon.com/
>> https://twitter.com/PBH5.
>>
>> It also has an APRS GPS tracker on 144.39 with the callsign KC2ZJH and will
>> launch from Oswego, NY around midnight Thursday. Thanks in advance for
your
>> help!
>>
>> The HF downlink exact frequency will vary 10 Hz or so with temperature.
>> Accurate recording of frequency will be useful.
>>
>> 73,
>> -Tom Triebwasser
>> PBH Alumnus '09
>> KC2TUA
>>
>> -----------------------------------------------------------------------
>>
>> The Project Blue Horizon Increment 5 (PBH V) team has finalized a launch
>> window for the third and final flight of Increment 5; launch of PBH-15 is
>> tentatively planned for 4/21/11 -- 4/22/11. The team will be rolling out
GO/
>> NO-GO communications to all parties to provide adequate time for interested
>> individuals to plan accordingly for observing the launch or tracking and
>> following the mission progress.
>>
>> The PBH-15 mission will be the Increment 5 teams attempt at breaking the
>> current ARHAB distance (3,361.81 miles) and duration (49 hours, 45 minutes)
>> records. It will include integration of an altitude control mechanism for
>> reducing air vehicle weight during flight to sustain float and 30m HF
>> communications via an Enhanced Morse Decoder provided by Dylan Thorner of
>> Enhanced Solutions. Pation.
>>
>> During the PBH-15 mission, the Twitter feed will be updated in 30 minute
>> increments at: http://twitter.com/PBH5
>>
>> --------------------------------------
>>
>> For those interested in tracking the Mission Payload, the following band
>> plan and call signs will be used for PBH-15:
>>
>> Function
>> Frequency
>> Required
>> HAM Level
>>
>> Payload
>> Call Sign
>> Primary Voice / Mission Communication
>> 147.500MHz
>> Technician
>>
>> Mission Payload HF (40m)
>> N2XE
>> Secondary Voice / Mission Communication
>> Owego Repeater (Duplex)
>> 146.760MHz
>> Technician
>>
>> Mission Payload HF (30m)
>> N2XE
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> Mission Payload APRS
>> KC2ZJH
>> APRS
>> 144.390MHz
>> Technician
>>
>>
>>
>> 40m HF (Morse Code)
>> See attached
>> Technician
>>
>>
>>
>> 30m HF (Morse Code)
>> See attached
>> General
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> Users can input data received from the Mission Payload via the "User Input"
>> tab at http://www.projectbluehorizon.com/.
>>
>> Points received from the PBH-15 payload over HF can also be submitted to:
>> PBH15.data@xxxxx.xxx
>>
>> Thanks,
>>
>> Matthew T. Lewis
>>
>>
>>
>> _______________________________________________
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>
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Message: 13
> Date: Wed, 20 Apr 2011 09:28:12 -0400
> From: "Zachary Beougher" <zack.kd8ksn@xxxxxxx.xxx>
> Subject: [amsat-bb] Re: Revisiting LOTW satellite requirements
> To: "KM9U" <arskm9u@xxxxx.xxx>, <amsat-bb@xxxxxx.xxx>,
> <amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxx>
> Message-ID: <SNT111-DS13F3C83592C50227274CDEB3930@xxx.xxx>
> Content-Type: text/plain; format=flowed; charset="iso-8859-1";
> reply-type=original
>
> I have TQSL 1.13 and it supports HO68 and SO67.... It is supposedly the
> latest version.
>
> Zack
> KD8KSN
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: KM9U
> Sent: Wednesday, April 20, 2011 7:37 AM
> To: amsat-bb@xxxxxx.xxx ; amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxx
> Subject: [amsat-bb] Re: Revisiting LOTW satellite requirements
>
> I just read the LOTW FAQ and it stated that the satellite name HO-68 is
> supported by LOTW.
> I have never been able to upload any logs containing HO-68 as the sat name.
> TQSL 1.13 does not have HO-68 in the satellite drop-down menu box.
>
> Is there something I'm missing?
>
> Chuck, KM9U
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Patrick STODDARD (WD9EWK/VA7EWK)" <amsat-bb@xxxxxx.xxx>
> To: <amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxx>
> Sent: Tuesday, April 19, 2011 22:48
> Subject: [amsat-bb] Re: Revisiting LOTW satellite requirements
>
>
>> Hi Tom!
>>
>>> When I tried uploading a couple of my satellite QSOs as a test LOTW says
>>> that the MODE fs set
>> to "SAT") and SAT_NAME matches the names in the list at:
>>
>> https://p1k.arrl.org/lotw/faq
>>
>> I'm pretty sure Rick e-mailed you the PDF written by N5JB that shows
>> the 7 fields that must be present for a valid satellite QSO in LOTW,
>> including the two I mentioned above. Others can be added, but are
>> optional. The document is found at:
>>
>> http://www.arrl.org/files/file/LoTW%20Instructions/N5JB.pdf
>>
>> Hope to see some of our QSOs match up as QSLs in LOTW soon.
>>
>> 73!
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> Patrick WD9EWK/VA7EWK
>> http://www.wd9ewk.net/
>> _______________________________________________
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> Message: 14
> Date: Wed, 20 Apr 2011 09:47:12 -0400
> From: "Zachary Beougher" <zack.kd8ksn@xxxxxxx.xxx>
> Subject: [amsat-bb] Re: Balloon across Atlantic 21 April?
> To: "Joe" <nss@xxx.xxx>, <amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxx>
> Message-ID: <SNT111-DS21CB6B18CBC11A7734B10FB3930@xxx.xxx>
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>
> Hi Joe,
>
> I think you overlooked the paragraph - it is #3 in the original email.
>
>> It also has an APRS GPS tracker on 144.39
>> with the callsign KC2ZJH and will launch from
>> *Oswego, NY* around midnight Thursday.
>
> Being that NY is EST, it would be scheduled to launch sometime between
> 22/0300z and 23/0400z.
>
> I think that is right...
>
> 73,
>
> Zack
> KD8KSN
>
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Joe
> Sent: Wednesday, April 20, 2011 9:21 AM
> To: amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxx
> Subject: [amsat-bb] Re: Balloon across Atlantic 21 April?
>
> Can we please have the location of the launch? I know it has a 2 land
> call sign, but now days that's meaningless.
>
> Plus the date and time. How about in UTC time for both? This
> announcement says,
>
> The current target for executing launch of PBH-15 is between 11:00PM --
> 12:00AM on Thursday (4/21)/Friday (4/22), weather and approval permitting.
>
> But especially the midnight thing and then EDT CDTGMT, since there is no
> indication of launch site, 11:00 PM Where? Lets keep everything in
> Amateur Radio on one time zone please? UTC. aka: GMT.
>
> Joe WB9SBD
>
> The Original Rolling Ball Clock
> Idle Tyme
> Idle-Tyme.com
> http://www.idle-tyme.com
>
> On 4/19/2011 3:22 PM, Bob Bruninga wrote:
>> KC2TUA announces: Balloon attempt across the Atlantic. 21 April 2011
>>
>> Hams in the USA and worldwide are needed to listen on 7.1023 and 10.1466
>> MHz
>> and to send readings of the balloon's progress to PBH15.data@xxxxx.xxx.
>> More
>> information about the program, including the latest projected flight path,
>> can be found at http://www.projectbluehorizon.com/
>> https://twitter.com/PBH5.
>>
>> It also has an APRS GPS tracker on 144.39 with the callsign KC2ZJH and
>> will
>> launch from Oswego, NY around midnight Thursday. Thanks in advance for
>> your
>> help!
>>
>> The HF downlink exact frequency will vary 10 Hz or so with temperature.
>> Accurate recording of frequency will be useful.
>>
>> 73,
>> -Tom Triebwasser
>> PBH Alumnus '09
>> KC2TUA
>>
>> -----------------------------------------------------------------------
>>
>> The Project Blue Horizon Increment 5 (PBH V) team has finalized a launch
>> window for the third and final flight of Increment 5; launch of PBH-15 is
>> tentatively planned for 4/21/11 -- 4/22/11. The team will be rolling out
>> GO/
>> NO-GO communications to all parties to provide adequate time for
>> interested
>> individuals to plan accordingly for observing the launch or tracking and
>> following the mission progress.
>>
>> The PBH-15 mission will be the Increment 5 teams attempt at breaking the
>> current ARHAB distance (3,361.81 miles) and duration (49 hours, 45
>> minutes)
>> records. It will include integration of an altitude control mechanism for
>> reducing air vehicle weight during flight to sustain float and 30m HF
>> communications via an Enhanced Morse Decoder provided by Dylan Thorner of
>> Enhanced Solutions. PBH-15 will be lifted with a 54,000 cubic foot
>> Zero-pressure envelope and is projected to float for long durations
>> between
>> 85,000-110,000.
>>
>> The current target for executing launch of PBH-15 is between 11:00PM --
>> 12:00AM on Thursday (4/21)/Friday (4/22), weather and approval permitting.
>>
>> At conclusion of Thursday's Flight Readiness Review (2PM - 3PM), the team
>> will provide updated GO/ NO-GO information.
>>
>> During the PBH-15 mission, the Twitter feed will be updated in 30 minute
>> increments at: http://twitter.com/PBH5
>>
>> --------------------------------------
>>
>> For those interested in tracking the Mission Payload, the following band
>> plan and call signs will be used for PBH-15:
>>
>> Function
>> Frequency
>> Required
>> HAM Level
>>
>> Payload
>> Call Sign
>> Primary Voice / Mission Communication
>> 147.500MHz
>> Technician
>>
>> Mission Payload HF (40m)
>> N2XE
>> Secondary Voice / Mission Communication
>> Owego Repeater (Duplex)
>> 146.760MHz
>> Technician
>>
>> Mission Payload HF (30m)
>> N2XE
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> Mission Payload APRS
>> KC2ZJH
>> APRS
>> 144.390MHz
>> Technician
>>
>>
>>
>> 40m HF (Morse Code)
>> See attached
>> Technician
>>
>>
>>
>> 30m HF (Morse Code)
>> See attached
>> General
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> Users can input data received from the Mission Payload via the "User
>> Input"
>> tab at http://www.projectbluehorizon.com/.
>>
>> Points received from the PBH-15 payload over HF can also be submitted to:
>> PBH15.data@xxxxx.xxx
>>
>> Thanks,
>>
>> Matthew T. Lewis
>>
>>
>>
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> ------------------------------
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> Message: 15
> Date: Wed, 20 Apr 2011 07:25:11 -0700 (PDT)
> From: Stephen Davis <davism294@xxxxx.xxx>
> Subject: [amsat-bb] Re: Balloon across Atlantic 21 April?
> To: Joe <nss@xxx.xxx>, amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxx
> Message-ID: <729823.39249.qm@xxxxxxxxx.xxxx.xxx.xxxxx.xxx>
> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii
>
> According to the info at http://www.arhab.org/ARHABlaunchannouncements.html
>
> The launch of PBH-15 is schedule for 2330 EDT from Owego, NY (Lat/Lon:
> 42.09/-76.22).
> 73,
> Steve
> KJ4FEL
>
>
>
>
> ________________________________
> From: Joe <nss@xxx.xxx>
> To: amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxx
> Sent: Wed, April 20, 2011 9:21:04 AM
> Subject: [amsat-bb] Re: Balloon across Atlantic 21 April?
>
> Can we please have the location of the launch? I know it has a 2 land
> call sign, but now days that's meaningless.
> sat-bb
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Message: 16
> Date: Wed, 20 Apr 2011 07:57:02 -0700
> From: "Tom Workman" <k0tw@xxx.xxx>
> Subject: [amsat-bb] Re: Revisiting LOTW satellite requirements
> To: <amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxx>
> Message-ID: <326B19D06ABA4244AC5EC771C7F482F2@xxxxxxxx>
> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="iso-8859-1"
>
> Thanks to all who provided the info I needed. My biggest problem was not
> using a PROP_MODE field.
>
> Now back to correcting the problem. And saving my private key where I can
> actually find it next time.
>
> Tom - K?TW
>
>> I've decided to give Logbook of the World (LOTW) another try. I keep
> losing
>> my passwords and have to start over. Maybe I'll write them down this time
> :-)
>>
>> When I tried uploading a couple of my satellite QSOs as a test LOTW says
>> that the MODE field is invalid. I had entered "SAT". I know this has been
>> discussed in recent months here but I couldn't find that discusssion in
>> looking at the archives. Would someone put me on the right track as to
> what
>> fields are required for a satellite QSO to be considered valid by LOTW?
>>
>> Thanks.
>> Tom - K?TW
>
>
>
>
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Message: 17
> Date: Wed, 20 Apr 2011 08:12:53 -0700
> From: "Patrick STODDARD (WD9EWK/VA7EWK)" <amsat-bb@xxxxxx.xxx>
> Subject: [amsat-bb] Re: Revisiting LOTW satellite requirements
> To: amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxx
> Message-ID: <BANLkTikoUDn-7FVe7oq-e+RYbf24mg4z4A@xxxx.xxxxx.xxx>
> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1
>
> Hi Chuck!
>
>> I just read the LOTW FAQ and it stated that the satellite name HO-68 is
supported by LOTW.
>> I have never been able to upload any logs containing HO-68 as the sat name.
>> TQSL 1.13 does not have HO-68 in the satellite drop-down menu box.
>>
>> Is there something I'm missing?
>
> Probably an updated TQSL configuration file.
>
> You can get that by logging into the LOTW web site, then go to "Your
Account",
> then "Your Certificates". There is a link where you can download the latest
> TQSL configuration file (last updated on 3 March) along with your
certificates
> from the web site. The configuration file has - among many other things -
the
> list of satellites acceptable for LOTW, and log formats for those
> using Cabrillo-
> formatted contest logs instead of ADIF files for LOTW.
>
> Once you download the updated configuration file to your computer, you
should
> only have to click on the file to launch TQSL and update your program.
After
> that, you should be in good shape.
>
> 73!
>
>
>
>
>
> Patrick WD9EWK/VA7EWK
> http://www.wd9ewk.net/
>
>
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Message: 4
Date: Wed, 20 Apr 2011 14:41:27 -0400
From: "Bob Bruninga" <bruninga@xxxx.xxx>
Subject: [amsat-bb] Re: HF Satellite Experiment? (hi Z)
To: "'James Duffey'" <jamesduffey@xxxxxxx.xxx>
Cc: 'amsat-bb BB' <amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxx>
Message-ID: <075101cbff8a$8e74cc60$ab5e6520$@xxx>
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Subject: Re: [amsat-bb] HF Satellite Experiment?
> Bob - Calculate the resistance of 1000M of whatever
> wire you are using at the frequencies you are operating on.
> It will be low. The resistive component of the impedance
> will dominate the reactive component, so a simple
> transformer will do.
Turns out I just learned today that the tether is going to be about 2k ohms.
That's 2 ohms per meter or Huge! For the first half wavelength at 7 MHz,
this is 40 ohms or a nice dummy load...
Putting that into EZNEC changes the antenna from the expected long-wire cone
with 14 dBi gain straight down to a nearly perfect Dipole pattern (off the
sides) with a gain of - 64 dBi and a feed point impedance of 50000 +j36000.
In other words, only the first 1/2 wave is really doing anything as far as
pattern.
Again, these are only 1st cut assessments(we haven't really modeled the
actual cubesat structure yet), but this high resistance of the tether is
really going to need some looking at...
Bob, WB4APR
> Cubesat HF experiment:
>
>
>
> We have revised our HF satellite experiment proposal to be a CW telemetry
> beacon on 40, 20, 15 and 10 meter bands. The experiment will last only a
> few days, since the deployed 1000m tether will have so much drag, we will
> de-orbit in only a few days.
>
>
>
> The idea is a keyed CW oscillator on 7.010 MHz with harmonics on 14.020,
> 21.030 and 28.040 MHz. These bands are all in the IARU Satelilte
> allocation. We will filter all harmonics above 28 MHz.
>
>
>
> The challenge will be how to feed a 1000m long wire from only a 4"x4"x7"
> counterpoise (on all bands). transformer coupling?
>
>
>
> The tether will be vertical and can act as a long wire antenna with a very
> narrow cone angle pointed straight down. Antenna gain will be more than
10
> dB on all bands. This moving donut gain pattern sweeping across the earth
> should pose some interesting reception reports (If any of it gets through
> the ionosphere).
>
>
>
> Launch Opportunity no earlier than March 2012. Putting us closer and
closer
> to the Solar Max which would be the worst time for this experiment.
>
>
>
> Other than a nice AMSAT experiment, if anyone can use this for valid
> ionosphereic science, come join us.
>
>
>
> Bob, WB4APR
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
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James Duffey
Cedar Crest NM
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