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Today's Topics:
1. Re: Getting back into Sats- current state of affairs (Bob- W7LRD)
2. aprs contacts (jerry keeton)
3. Re: Getting back into Sats- current state of affairs
(Jim Jerzycke)
4. Re: FunCube Dongle on Ebay (John)
5. ISS Qsl (Kevin Deane)
6. Soyuz and Crew Today (JoAnne Maenpaa)
7. Successful demo (n0jy@xxxxxxx.xxxx
8. Re: PSK v. APRS (Bob Bruninga)
9. Re: PSK v. APRS (Trevor .)
10. Re: PSK v. APRS (Justin Pinnix)
11. Re: Broadcasting (Bob Bruninga)
12. SO-67 ARRL field day (Don Hoover)
13. New Digital ATV Group (Mark Thompson)
14. Thanks for QSOs on Saturday at DM44 and DM54/DM55
(Patrick STODDARD (WD9EWK/VA7EWK))
15. PSAT or ParkinsonSAT ? (PA3GUO)
16. Re: ISS digi QSO (Ransom, Kenneth G. (JSC-OC)[BARRIOS TECHNOLOGY])
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Message: 1
Date: Tue, 7 Jun 2011 02:48:14 +0000 (UTC)
From: Bob- W7LRD <w7lrd@xxxxxxx.xxx>
Subject: [amsat-bb] Re: Getting back into Sats- current state of
affairs
To: Tim Goodrich <tim@xxxxxxxxxxx.xxx>
Cc: amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxx
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Hi Tim
By far the best (in my opinion) is AO-7!? It switches between mode A & B at
about 2335Z each 24 hours.? There?are ?a interesting bunch of "characters"
that populate this satellite.? As opposed to the FM sats we can actually
have a conversation, in fact 3 or more in a round table as people enter and
leave the footprint.? Check out
http://www.planetemily.com/ao7/main.php?PHPSESSID=6dd58a40327b312b8178ae739709
db09
?and the log to see what mode it's on.? Keep in mind AO-7 is six years older
that you are, and this fine bucket of bolts is like a timex watch.? Follow
the guide lines when operating through it.? Your quadra filer helix antennas
might be a little iffy, however NL7VX uses omni antennas and I can work him
(on the east coast) from Seattle fairly good.? Will look for you.
73 Bob W7LRD
Seattle
----- Original Message -----
From: "Tim Goodrich" <tim@xxxxxxxxxxx.xxx>
To: amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxx
Sent: Monday, June 6, 2011 12:28:27 PM
Subject: [amsat-bb] ?Getting back into Sats- current state of affairs
Hi All,
It's been a few years since I've posted here, but just bought a Yaesu 736R
over the weekend and am back to experimenting with the birds. Looking at the
AMSAT page, it's sad to see how few birds are operational, including the
once stellar AO-51 and also HO-68 (which I never got to work).
I did hear VO-52 and the APRS on ISS last night. However, this morning, I
tried to activate SO-50 during the 9:07PST pass and I didn't hear anything.
Is there a problem with this bird, is it too weak for me to hear, or was
there just no activity? I should have been able to hear myself after
activating it with the tones on full duplex, but didn't.
Thanks,
Tim
K6TW (formerly KI6VBY)
Yaesu FT-736R
2m and 70cm homebrew Quadralfilar Helixes, 50ft LMR-400
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Message: 2
Date: Mon, 6 Jun 2011 22:28:14 -0500
From: "jerry keeton" <jkboxk@xxxxxxxx.xxx>
Subject: [amsat-bb] aprs contacts
To: <AMSAT-BB@xxxxx.xxx>
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I have many qsl cards from hams I have made contact with using packet on the
ISS . I don't acknowledge a qso unless He acknowledges My call sign in
return . What really takes the time from a pass is when someone has mail and
doesn't download it from RS0ISS-11 mail box. Can't get to the repeater when
it's trying to deliver mail .
I find NO-44 active for packet , but doesn't get much traffic . It is very
hard to reach at times , but still usuable .
I agree also , psk31 would very much limit the contacts made on a pass. I
use psk31 on FM and it is very quiet and pleasant to use , but don't think
it would make a good digital format for satellite work .
Jerry WB5LHD
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Message: 3
Date: Tue, 07 Jun 2011 04:09:40 +0000
From: Jim Jerzycke <kq6ea@xxxxxxx.xxx>
Subject: [amsat-bb] Re: Getting back into Sats- current state of
affairs
To: amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxx
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Yep, AO-7 is one great "Old Lady".
Just bring her up in your tracking program, and marvel at how big the
footprint is!
73, Jim KQ6EA
On 06/07/2011 02:48 AM, Bob- W7LRD wrote:
>
>
> Hi Tim
>
> By far the best (in my opinion) is AO-7! It switches between mode A& B
at about 2335Z each 24 hours. There are a interesting bunch of
"characters" that populate this satellite. As opposed to the FM sats we can
actually have a conversation, in fact 3 or more in a round table as people
enter and leave the footprint. Check out
http://www.planetemily.com/ao7/main.php?PHPSESSID=6dd58a40327b312b8178ae739709
db09
>
> and the log to see what mode it's on. Keep in mind AO-7 is six years
older that you are, and this fine bucket of bolts is like a timex watch.
Follow the guide lines when operating through it. Your quadra filer helix
antennas might be a little iffy, however NL7VX uses omni antennas and I can
work him (on the east coast) from Seattle fairly good. Will look for you.
>
>
>
> 73 Bob W7LRD
>
> Seattle
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Tim Goodrich"<tim@xxxxxxxxxxx.xxx>
> To: amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxx
> Sent: Monday, June 6, 2011 12:28:27 PM
> Subject: [amsat-bb] Getting back into Sats- current state of affairs
>
> Hi All,
> It's been a few years since I've posted here, but just bought a Yaesu 736R
> over the weekend and am back to experimenting with the birds. Looking at the
> AMSAT page, it's sad to see how few birds are operational, including the
> once stellar AO-51 and also HO-68 (which I never got to work).
>
> I did hear VO-52 and the APRS on ISS last night. However, this morning, I
> tried to activate SO-50 during the 9:07PST pass and I didn't hear anything.
> Is there a problem with this bird, is it too weak for me to hear, or was
> there just no activity? I should have been able to hear myself after
> activating it with the tones on full duplex, but didn't.
>
> Thanks,
> Tim
> K6TW (formerly KI6VBY)
>
> Yaesu FT-736R
> 2m and 70cm homebrew Quadralfilar Helixes, 50ft LMR-400
>
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Message: 4
Date: Tue, 7 Jun 2011 04:35:51 -0400
From: "John" <ns1zjohn@xxxxx.xxx>
Subject: [amsat-bb] Re: FunCube Dongle on Ebay
To: <amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxx>, "Rick Tejera" <saguaroastro@xxx.xxx>
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It's good to know that a members personal information is never released
by unethical employees. Is this the way you would want your information
broadcast? There are processes in place for deceptive sellers which
should have been used. I know I won't be relying on eBays privacy policy
any longer. I will forward your email to eBay along with my request for
flushing my info thanks to you.
----- Original Message -----
From: "Rick Tejera" <saguaroastro@xxx.xxx>
To: <amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxx>
Sent: Monday, June 06, 2011 7:22 PM
Subject: [amsat-bb] FunCube Dongle on Ebay
> All, A few days ago I warned of a seller on Ebay who, after not
> getting his
> hoped for price from my friend, sent him the dongle, but only after
> taking a
> hammer to it. Just happens Chris works as a senior systems engineer
> for
> Ebay. He gave me the guys details to post here so you can avoid him if
> you
> are bidding on a FCD:
>
> User ID: aaronm10000
> Name: Aaron D. McClure
> City: Fremont
> State:CA
> Country: US
> Phone: (510) 366-8710
> Registered Since: Saturday, Jun 10, 2000 22:47:28 PDT
>
>
> Clear Skies
>
> Rick Tejera
> Saguaro Astronomy Club
> Phoenix, Arizona
> www.saguaroastro.org <http://www.saguaroastro.org/>
> saguaroastro@xxx.xxx
> K7TEJ, AMSAT 38452
>
>
>
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Message: 5
Date: Tue, 7 Jun 2011 03:59:48 -0700
From: Kevin Deane <summit496@xxxx.xxx>
Subject: [amsat-bb] ISS Qsl
To: <amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxx>
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Hi Group,
Does anyone here know the ISS QSL card requirements for digipeating through
RS0ISS-4?
Obviously it is possible to get a QSL card from the other amateur radio
station on the ground, with whom you have a 2 way packet QSO in a pass.
Is there any way to get an ISS QSL card itself, other than by having a two
way voice contact with the ISS crew? Not a SWL card for receiving only.
I know the ISS fanclub produce a certificate for digipeating through the
ISS, but want to find out if ARISS itself does anything similar that doesn't
involve leaving a message on the BBS?
All the best
Philip G0ISW
I second this question...
Kevin
KF7MYK
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Message: 6
Date: Tue, 7 Jun 2011 07:17:03 -0500
From: "JoAnne Maenpaa" <k9jkm@xxxxxxx.xxx>
Subject: [amsat-bb] Soyuz and Crew Today
To: <AMSAT-BB@xxxxx.xxx>
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Perhaps some may be interested ...
SOYUZ ROCKET TO LAUNCH THREE-MAN CREW TODAY
-------------------------------------------
A Russian-made Soyuz booster rocket and its crew transport capsule were
are scheduled for blastoff at 4:12 p.m. EDT (2012 GMT) today bound for the
International Space Station. We'll have live updates and streaming video
coverage:
http://spaceflightnow.com/station/exp28/status.html
HIGH-DEFINITION VIDEO OF PRE-FLIGHT PREPS:
http://www.spaceflightnowplus.com/hd/exp28/
--
73 de JoAnne K9JKM
k9jkm@xxxxx.xxx
Editor, AMSAT News Service
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Message: 7
Date: Tue, 7 Jun 2011 08:43:39 -0500 (CDT)
From: n0jy@xxxxxxx.xxx
Subject: [amsat-bb] Successful demo
To: amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxx
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Thanks to everyone for the SO-50 QSOs last night!
The Hood County ARC presentation went well and there were about 15 of our
members outside with me for the contacts, all suitably impressed and
encouraged.
73,
Jerry
N?JY
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Message: 8
Date: Tue, 7 Jun 2011 10:00:27 -0400
From: "Bob Bruninga" <bruninga@xxxx.xxx>
Subject: [amsat-bb] Re: PSK v. APRS
To: "'Trevor .'" <m5aka@xxxxx.xx.xx>, <amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxx>
Message-ID: <059301cc251b$414f1bf0$c3ed53d0$@xxx>
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> My pet hate is AX.25 1200bps FM [on] satellites...
> ...But the reason AX.25 1200bps FM is still used
> for new satellites is because there's so much
> infrastructure, TNC's, PC software etc, already
> inplace, it's the easy option.
Actually, there is another very important reason. Link budget.
With AX.25 one can have a 2W transmitter on a cubesat which has enough power
to hit an HT on the ground with a whip antenna. The same cubesat running
BPSK might be restricted to only 200mw.
The difference is the Duty Cycle. The AX.25 packet only lasts 1 second say
once every 10 seconds for an average power of 200mw. Which is the same
power as the continuous power of the BPSK (200 mw) which is all there is
available from the cubesat bus.
But the advantage of the AX.25 BURST mode is 10 TIMEs the RF power to the
user on the ground.
For FM mobile-to-mobile satellite communications on OMNI antennas, that is
why we use AX.25, to extend satellite links to mobiles.
There are of course other issues and BPSK does have better performance for
the SAME power, but as you say, there are not that many mobiles with SSB and
all the hardware necessary to auto-tune the radio to track the Doppler.
Bob, Wb4APR
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Message: 9
Date: Tue, 7 Jun 2011 15:16:47 +0100 (BST)
From: "Trevor ." <m5aka@xxxxx.xx.xx>
Subject: [amsat-bb] Re: PSK v. APRS
To: amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxxx Bob Bruninga <bruninga@xxxx.xxx>
Message-ID: <158528.63750.qm@xxxxxxxx.xxxx.xxx.xxxxx.xxx>
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Hi Bob,
I accept what you are saying about burst mode but it's possible to develop a
BPSK system that does burst mode too.
A BPSK system with Forward Error Correction can offer a 16 dB advantage over
AX.25 1200 FM.
As you say there's loads of FM rigs out there so receiving AX.25 is simple
and that's the reason everyone still uses it but for the future we should be
looking to more efficient means of communication.
73 Trevor M5AKA
--- On Tue, 7/6/11, Bob Bruninga <bruninga@xxxx.xxx> wrote:
> > My pet hate is AX.25 1200bps FM
> [on] satellites...
> > ...But the reason AX.25 1200bps FM is still used
> > for new satellites is because there's so much
> > infrastructure, TNC's, PC software etc, already
> > inplace, it's the easy option.
>
> Actually, there is another very important reason.?
> Link budget.
>
> With AX.25 one can have a 2W transmitter on a cubesat which
> has enough power
> to hit an HT on the ground with a whip antenna.? The
> same cubesat running
> BPSK might be restricted to only 200mw.
>
> The difference is the Duty Cycle.? The AX.25 packet
> only lasts 1 second say
> once every 10 seconds for an average power of 200mw.?
> Which is the same
> power as the continuous power of the BPSK (200 mw) which is
> all there is
> available from the cubesat bus.
>
> But the advantage of the AX.25 BURST mode is 10 TIMEs the
> RF power to the
> user on the ground.
>
> For FM mobile-to-mobile satellite communications on OMNI
> antennas, that is
> why we use AX.25, to extend satellite links to mobiles.
>
> There are of course other issues and BPSK does have better
> performance for
> the SAME power, but as you say, there are not that many
> mobiles with SSB and
> all the hardware necessary to auto-tune the radio to track
> the Doppler.
>
> Bob, Wb4APR
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Message: 10
Date: Tue, 7 Jun 2011 10:55:42 -0400
From: Justin Pinnix <justin@xxxxxxxxxxxxx.xxx>
Subject: [amsat-bb] Re: PSK v. APRS
To: "Trevor ." <m5aka@xxxxx.xx.xx>
Cc: amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxx
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A packet satellite can also be operated simplex (TX and RX on the same
frequency). That means a single antenna and no diplexer for both the bird
and ground station equipment.
On Tue, Jun 7, 2011 at 10:16 AM, Trevor . <m5aka@xxxxx.xx.xx> wrote:
> Hi Bob,
>
> I accept what you are saying about burst mode but it's possible to develop
> a BPSK system that does burst mode too.
>
> A BPSK system with Forward Error Correction can offer a 16 dB advantage
> over AX.25 1200 FM.
>
> As you say there's loads of FM rigs out there so receiving AX.25 is simple
> and that's the reason everyone still uses it but for the future we should be
> looking to more efficient means of communication.
>
> 73 Trevor M5AKA
>
> --- On Tue, 7/6/11, Bob Bruninga <bruninga@xxxx.xxx> wrote:
> > > My pet hate is AX.25 1200bps FM
> > [on] satellites...
> > > ...But the reason AX.25 1200bps FM is still used
> > > for new satellites is because there's so much
> > > infrastructure, TNC's, PC software etc, already
> > > inplace, it's the easy option.
> >
> > Actually, there is another very important reason.
> > Link budget.
> >
> > With AX.25 one can have a 2W transmitter on a cubesat which
> > has enough power
> > to hit an HT on the ground with a whip antenna. The
> > same cubesat running
> > BPSK might be restricted to only 200mw.
> >
> > The difference is the Duty Cycle. The AX.25 packet
> > only lasts 1 second say
> > once every 10 seconds for an average power of 200mw.
> > Which is the same
> > power as the continuous power of the BPSK (200 mw) which is
> > all there is
> > available from the cubesat bus.
> >
> > But the advantage of the AX.25 BURST mode is 10 TIMEs the
> > RF power to the
> > user on the ground.
> >
> > For FM mobile-to-mobile satellite communications on OMNI
> > antennas, that is
> > why we use AX.25, to extend satellite links to mobiles.
> >
> > There are of course other issues and BPSK does have better
> > performance for
> > the SAME power, but as you say, there are not that many
> > mobiles with SSB and
> > all the hardware necessary to auto-tune the radio to track
> > the Doppler.
> >
> > Bob, Wb4APR
>
>
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Message: 11
Date: Tue, 7 Jun 2011 11:16:48 -0400
From: "Bob Bruninga" <bruninga@xxxx.xxx>
Subject: [amsat-bb] Re: Broadcasting
To: <amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxx>
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> I'm not understanding the legalities of beaconing
> and broadcasting. Are they not the same.
Neither one describes APRS. APRS is a group of stations participating in a
network no different than the round table discussions on the local voice
repeater during commute times. Someone that has info to contribute,
transmits and everyone copies it. With one transmission, everyone in the
net is updated, a very efficient 2-way system.
What is frustrating to see on APRS is so little USEFUL real-time content of
interest to the mobile operator. What the local network should provide to
the front panel of your radio when you are driving are these things (and
their location):
Frequency of the locally recommended voice repeater (and TONE)
Frequency of local IRLP/Echolink or other asset
Local weather
Any NETS in progress
Any hamfest coming up in the next 2 weeks
ANY other ham activity in progress
Any incoming messages from your friends
See www.aprs.org/localinfo.html
In addition, of course, you see all the other APRS mobiles nearby, and if
one is within direct SIMPLEX range, you can hear a "Voice Alert Beep"
letting you know he is looking for a contact.
See www.aprs.org/VoiceAlert3.html
On satellites what we used to see was not only the location of the
satellite, but also all the other participants. In addition to the range
and direction to the satellite, we used to see the instantaneous uplink and
downlink and Doppler. This was very handy for handheld satellite operation.
But again, this required someone in the footprint to be running software
that would uplink this info in real time. After over a decade, the
excitement wore off, and now we have too many lights-on-nobody-home type
operations.
See www.aprs.org/astars.html about 65% down the page "APRS Bulletins and
Objects"
Bob, WB4APR
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Message: 12
Date: Tue, 7 Jun 2011 09:19:14 -0400
From: Don Hoover <donhoover@xxxxx.xxx>
Subject: [amsat-bb] SO-67 ARRL field day
To: "amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxxx <amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxx>
Message-ID: <-2297452759390707106@xxxxxxxxxxxx>
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Will SO67 be available for Field Day over the US?
I know it's usual schedule is for the first week of the month but I
was wondering if any special arrangement has been made or requested
for the ARRL field day weekend.
Thx
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Message: 13
Date: Tue, 7 Jun 2011 09:02:10 -0700 (PDT)
From: Mark Thompson <wb9qzb_groups@xxxxx.xxx>
Subject: [amsat-bb] New Digital ATV Group
To: Ham-ATV@xxxxxxxxxxx.xxxx UK_ATV@xxxxxxxxxxx.xxx
Cc: ARESv@xxxxxxxxxxx.xxxx ntms-hsmm@xxxxxxxxxxx.xxxx
amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxx
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A new yahoo group dedicated to Digital Amateur Television has been created.
The purpose of the group is to share knowledge & experiences using &
developing
DATV technology for amateur use.
You can join the group at: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/DigitalATV/
Look forward to your participation in the group.
73, Mark, WB9QZB
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Message: 14
Date: Tue, 7 Jun 2011 09:57:18 -0700 (PDT)
From: "Patrick STODDARD \(WD9EWK/VA7EWK\)" <amsat-bb@xxxxxx.xxx>
Subject: [amsat-bb] Thanks for QSOs on Saturday at DM44 and DM54/DM55
To: amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxx
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Hi!
I am still getting caught up after my quick trip to eastern Arizona,
but I wanted to thank everyone who made QSOs with WD9EWK at the White
Mountain Hamfest in Show Low AZ on Saturday morning, followed by QSOs
at two other locations after the hamfest Saturday afternoon/evening.
It was fun to be up there at the hamfest, and also have the chance to
put some of Arizona's rarely-heard grids on the birds for a few hours.
The hamfest was at a new location in Show Low, on a college campus
along the main street (Deuce of Clubs Avenue) instead of at a high
school a few blocks north of this location. A smaller parking lot,
with trees all around, but not too many to block satellite signals.
Being up at 6500 feet (1981m) elevation made for a very nice morning.
I made 23 QSOs on several passes using 2 linear transponders (AO-7,
VO-52) and 2 FM satellites (SO-50, SO-67) from grid DM44xf. It was
good to hear Allen N5AFV operating as KK5W from Galveston Island in
Texas throughout the morning and into the early afternoon. Thanks to
Show Low's Kachina Amateur Radio Club for inviting me, so AMSAT could
have a presence at eastern Arizona's only hamfest.
As with many hamfests here in Arizona, this was a half-day event. We
have lots of these smaller hamfests, instead of having fewer large
events that seems to be common in other places. After a quick stop
for lunch, I set off for the DM54/DM55 boundary an hour or so northeast
of Show Low along I-40.
Since I was not going to make it to the spot along I-40 on the grid
boundary in time for the 2002 UTC AO-27 pass, I stopped at Holbrook -
a town along I-40, about 15 miles (25km) west of the grid-boundary
spot. I set up in a parking lot with a great view to the east in
grid DM44ww along old US-66 north of I-40, and proceeded to log 11
QSOs on that 7-minute pass.
After this pass, I made the short drive over to the spot at the
DM54bx/DM55ba grid boundary. This spot is along old US-66 just east
of I-40 exit 303 in Navajo County. I wanted to stay there for a few
passes, and ended up staying for more than I had originally planned.
I worked many passes on several active birds - AO-27, AO-51, SO-50,
and SO-67 in FM; AO-7 and VO-52 in SSB; FO-29 in SSB and CW. A total
of 65 QSOs were logged here. I had operated from this spot almost 2
years ago, and I don't think DM55 has been on the birds since then. I
worked from DM54 last year after the hamfest in Show Low, and I think
it had not been heard on the satellites since then.
I need to print more QSLs for the DM54/DM55 QSOs, and make new cards
for the two locations from earlier on Saturday. I have uploaded all
of these QSOs to Logbook of the World as WD9EWK (I do not add anything
like "/P" to my call for satellite QSOs from the continental USA). If
you would like to receive a QSL card - even if you've received electronic
confirmation through LOTW - please e-mail me directly with the QSO
details. No need to mail me a card or SASE for those QSOs. I will be
happy to send out the cards.
73!
Patrick WD9EWK/VA7EWK
http://www.wd9ewk.net/
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Message: 15
Date: Tue, 7 Jun 2011 19:14:10 +0200
From: "PA3GUO" <pa3guo@xxxxx.xxx>
Subject: [amsat-bb] PSAT or ParkinsonSAT ?
To: <amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxx>
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Hi Bob,
When you reminded us on your APRS website, I came across this paper:
http://www.aprs.org/psat/AMSAT-2010c.doc describing a launch in 2011.
Could you provide us an update on the status ?
Henk, PA3GUO,
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Message: 16
Date: Tue, 7 Jun 2011 12:14:15 -0500
From: "Ransom, Kenneth G. (JSC-OC)[BARRIOS TECHNOLOGY]"
<kenneth.g.ransom@xxxx.xxx>
Subject: [amsat-bb] Re: ISS digi QSO
To: Jeremy Bomkamp <wa113y3s@xxxxx.xxx>, "amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxxx
<amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxx>
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<CBB2346C58D9B14983E5AEFE4B3458868EF6C0EAC4@xxxxxxxxx.xxx.xxxx.xxx>
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ISS is just like any other satellite when it is operating in a relay mode
such as the packet digi or voice repeater. Make your standard exchange of
information necessary to confirm a contact.
Kenneth - N5VHO
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Sent: Monday, June 06, 2011 6:09 PM
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Subject: [amsat-bb] ISS digi QSO
What requirements are there for a valid QSO over the ISS digi? Is it the same
as AO-51 where it is just an exchange of callsign and grid? Can it be done
through the Comment text of an APRS HT like the VX8GR or THD72? Or is a tnc
needed or software like UISS?
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