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Today's Topics:
1. Re: [AMSAT-BB] ISS, what the heck happened? (i8cvs)
2. Re: AMSAT Board & political opinion (i8cvs)
3. Re: [AMSAT-BB] ISS, what the heck happened? (jmfranke)
4. Yeah (Kevin Deane)
5. Re: [AMSAT-BB] ISS, what the heck happened? (Bob- W7LRD)
6. Spectacular Minotaur launch from Wallops this evening
(Daniel Schultz)
7. PI9CAM Saturday July 2 active on EME (Rob Hardenberg PE1ITR)
8. Egg beater (mm0kjg)
9. Re: [AMSAT-BB] ISS, what the heck happened? (i8cvs)
10. Trio TR 9300 (Perry Yantis)
11. ISS Orbit raised again (Alan P. Biddle)
12. Re: Trio TR 9300 (Gordonjcp)
13. SatPC32 Question for an expert (Thomas Doyle)
14. OUFTI-1 D-STAR Pic (Trevor .)
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Message: 1
Date: Thu, 30 Jun 2011 03:42:54 +0200
From: "i8cvs" <domenico.i8cvs@xxx.xx>
Subject: [amsat-bb] Re: [AMSAT-BB] ISS, what the heck happened?
To: "amsat-bb" <amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxx>, "Edward R. Cole"
<kl7uw@xxxxxxxxx.xxx>
Message-ID: <000001cc36ca$351ba680$0401a8c0@xxxxxx>
Content-Type: text/plain; charset="iso-8859-1"
Hi Ed, KL7UW
I agree completely with you on a hi power continuously operating U/V
linear transponder on board of the ISS may be 100 KHz BW because it
can be used as well for emergency communications on the earth without
intervention of the astronauts.
73" de
i8CVS Domenico
----- Original Message -----
From: "Edward R. Cole" <kl7uw@xxxxxxxxx.xxx>
To: "amsat-bb" <amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxx>
Sent: Wednesday, June 29, 2011 10:24 PM
Subject: [amsat-bb] Re: [AMSAT-BB] ISS, what the heck happened?
> Wasn't going to comment, but oh heck!
>
> I think Alex has it pegged. I see a lot of Astronauts getting their
> ham license but figure that is probably NASA "encouraged" mainly for
> PR purposes and secondarily for emergency comms if the main systems
> fail. It is likely many Astronauts are not particularly interested
> in ham radio, per se. I'll admit making your first contact with
> either the shuttle or ISS is a thrill and fun, but the opportunities
> may be not that frequent, nor should any ham expect it to be so.
> -----------------------------------------------------
> Now on a related subject, I would really favor Amsat approaching NASA
> for the installation of a linear transponder (say Mode UV) unit to be
> attached to the exterior of ISS (with remote shut-off for ISS
> critical operations). This may be a better option to finding/paying
> for launch opportunities for free orbiting linear-transponder
> satellites. Since there is a regular launch schedule to resupply ISS
> and no propellant/engine would be involved it would be a benign cargo
item.
>
> I do not underestimate the difficulty quotient for such a mission,
> but we do have ham gear installed on ISS, and have done Suitsat and
> ARISSat with NASA and ISS.
>
> If no launch is forthcoming for P3E perhaps the backup unit (sans
> propellant system and solar panels) could be considered? It would be
> in a Leo orbit but at least it would provide a long-term alternative
> to FM Leos.
>
> Something to chew on and consider?
>
> 73, Ed - KL7UW
>
> At 05:57 AM 6/29/2011, Alexander Sack wrote:
> >On Wed, Jun 29, 2011 at 7:40 AM, KM9U <arskm9u@xxxxx.xxx> wrote:
> > >
> > >
> > >>> So I think everyone read the announcement ARRL made before FD. Now
> > >>> that FD weekend is at an end, can someone explain to me why NASA
> > >>> couldn't let the astronauts have 10 minutes on the radio for one
pass?
> > >>> I mean were they having issues with the radio itself?
> > >
> > > During Expedition 24/25, Col. Wheelock made many contacts from the ISS
in
> > > the evenings and on weekends during his free time. This was not
because he
> > > was "scheduled" to be the radio, but rather because he enjoyed doing
it.
> > > I don't believe we can blame NASA for the current crew members obvious
lack
> > > of interest in Amateur Radio. Had Col. Wheelock (or someone as
> > enthustiastic
> > > as he) been aboard the ISS on FD, NA1SS would likely not have been
silent.
> > >
> > >> Have you never make a calculation or an estimation on how it costs a
10
> > >> minutes of an astronaut activity all costs including on board of the
ISS ?
> >
> >I don't buy it.
> >
> >What I do believe is the current crew isn't that interested in making
> >contacts with amateur radio operators. That's fine. Operating the
> >radio outside the educational outreach program is ertainly not part of
> >their mission. I will just have to be more patient and hope someone
> >gets the ham bug up there during some mission and starts to make
> >contacts. I can wait.
> >
> >I DO want to state again I think it behooves NASA and the whole space
> >program to try to get someone on that radio like a Col Wheelock
> >(doesn't have to be as frequent as Col Wheelock) to generate the
> >enthusiasm and excitement for the ISS and the whole space program
> >among hams. My 2 cents.
> >
> > > This brings up an interesting thought. The astronauts receive monetary
> > > compensation for performing their duties while employed by NASA. So,
if
> > > their employer schedules them to operate amateur radio as part of
their job
> > > assignment, would this not violate Part 97.113 (Prohibited
transmissions)
> > > which specifically prohibits "Communications in which the station
licensee
> > > or control operator has a pecuniary interest, including communications
on
> > > behalf of an employer".
> > > Now, DON'T GET YOUR PANTIES IN A WAD! It is just a question.
> > >
> >
> >There is no pecuniary interest involved as I see it.
> >
> >-aps (KC2ZSX)
> >
> >_______________________________________________
> >Sent via AMSAT-BB@xxxxx.xxx. Opinions expressed are those of the author.
> >Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite
program!
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>
>
> 73, Ed - KL7UW, WD2XSH/45
> ======================================
> BP40IQ 500 KHz - 10-GHz www.kl7uw.com
> EME: 50-1.1kw?, 144-1.4kw, 432-100w, 1296-60w, 3400-?
> DUBUS Magazine USA Rep dubususa@xxxxx.xxx
> ======================================
>
> _______________________________________________
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> Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite program!
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Message: 2
Date: Thu, 30 Jun 2011 04:02:39 +0200
From: "i8cvs" <domenico.i8cvs@xxx.xx>
Subject: [amsat-bb] Re: AMSAT Board & political opinion
To: <wa4hfn@xxxxxxx.xxx>, "Ted" <k7trkradio@xxxxxxx.xxx>
Cc: AMSAT <amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxx>
Message-ID: <000101cc36ca$3578baa0$0401a8c0@xxxxxx>
Content-Type: text/plain; charset="iso-8859-1"
Hi, WA4HFN
I agree with you and what you said is why I still speak italian in my
country !
73" de
i8CVS Domenico
----- Original Message -----
From: <wa4hfn@xxxxxxx.xxx>
To: "Ted" <k7trkradio@xxxxxxx.xxx>
Cc: "AMSAT" <amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxx>
Sent: Thursday, June 30, 2011 1:50 AM
Subject: [amsat-bb] Re: AMSAT Board & political opinion
> All of Europe would be speaking German if we had not won the war in 1945
and the only ground we ever kept was to bury our fallen soldiers in Europe
.I AM ALL AMERICAN HOME GROWN AND CORN FED BASE BALL AND APPLE PIE GOD AND
COUNTRY. WA4HFN Damon said that
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Ted" <k7trkradio@xxxxxxx.xxx>
> To: "Nigel A. Gunn" <nigel@xxxxx.xxx>
> Cc: amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxxx "Gordon JC Pearce" <gordonjcp@xxxx.xxx>
> Sent: Wednesday, June 29, 2011 4:41:53 PM
> Subject: [amsat-bb] Re: AMSAT Board & political opinion
>
> And AMSAT is not the place to debate politics. His comments were a public
> insult. And THAT is my opinion. Maybe you two are too young to remember
who
> saved Europe's ass 5 years ago
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Nigel A. Gunn [mailto:nigel@xxxxx.xxxx
> Sent: Wednesday, June 29, 2011 2:26 PM
> To: Ted
> Cc: 'Gordon JC Pearce'; amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxx
> Subject: Re: [amsat-bb] AMSAT Board & political opinion
>
> Ted.
> As, for decades, the US government has seen fit to force itself upon any
> country with which it doesn't agree, anyone, anywhere has a right to an
> opinion, even if it doesn't suit you.
>
> I don't agree with Gordon most of the time but he has a right.
>
>
>
> On 29/06/11 22:11, Ted wrote:
> > Also,your 'opinion' on our country is of very little interest to me.
> >
> > TK, K7TRK
>
>
>
> _______________________________________________
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Message: 3
Date: Wed, 29 Jun 2011 22:17:05 -0400
From: "jmfranke" <jmfranke@xxx.xxx>
Subject: [amsat-bb] Re: [AMSAT-BB] ISS, what the heck happened?
To: "i8cvs" <domenico.i8cvs@xxx.xx>, "amsat-bb" <amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxx>,
"Edward R. Cole" <kl7uw@xxxxxxxxx.xxx>
Message-ID: <34B7E1316A59475C859607EB7E69143B@xxxxxx>
Content-Type: text/plain; format=flowed; charset="iso-8859-1";
reply-type=original
I also agree. We do not require the astronauts to be in the loop. We need
the communications port, particularly one that can be repaired or replaced
and can be reprogrammed from Earth. The astronauts are most assuredly
encouraged to participate. NASA can blank the output during critical times.
John WA4WDL
--------------------------------------------------
From: "i8cvs" <domenico.i8cvs@xxx.xx>
Sent: Wednesday, June 29, 2011 9:42 PM
To: "amsat-bb" <amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxx>; "Edward R. Cole" <kl7uw@xxxxxxxxx.xxx>
Subject: [amsat-bb] Re: [AMSAT-BB] ISS, what the heck happened?
> Hi Ed, KL7UW
>
> I agree completely with you on a hi power continuously operating U/V
> linear transponder on board of the ISS may be 100 KHz BW because it
> can be used as well for emergency communications on the earth without
> intervention of the astronauts.
>
> 73" de
>
> i8CVS Domenico
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Edward R. Cole" <kl7uw@xxxxxxxxx.xxx>
> To: "amsat-bb" <amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxx>
> Sent: Wednesday, June 29, 2011 10:24 PM
> Subject: [amsat-bb] Re: [AMSAT-BB] ISS, what the heck happened?
>
>
>> Wasn't going to comment, but oh heck!
>>
>> I think Alex has it pegged. I see a lot of Astronauts getting their
>> ham license but figure that is probably NASA "encouraged" mainly for
>> PR purposes and secondarily for emergency comms if the main systems
>> fail. It is likely many Astronauts are not particularly interested
>> in ham radio, per se. I'll admit making your first contact with
>> either the shuttle or ISS is a thrill and fun, but the opportunities
>> may be not that frequent, nor should any ham expect it to be so.
>> -----------------------------------------------------
>> Now on a related subject, I would really favor Amsat approaching NASA
>> for the installation of a linear transponder (say Mode UV) unit to be
>> attached to the exterior of ISS (with remote shut-off for ISS
>> critical operations). This may be a better option to finding/paying
>> for launch opportunities for free orbiting linear-transponder
>> satellites. Since there is a regular launch schedule to resupply ISS
>> and no propellant/engine would be involved it would be a benign cargo
> item.
>>
>> I do not underestimate the difficulty quotient for such a mission,
>> but we do have ham gear installed on ISS, and have done Suitsat and
>> ARISSat with NASA and ISS.
>>
>> If no launch is forthcoming for P3E perhaps the backup unit (sans
>> propellant system and solar panels) could be considered? It would be
>> in a Leo orbit but at least it would provide a long-term alternative
>> to FM Leos.
>>
>> Something to chew on and consider?
>>
>> 73, Ed - KL7UW
>>
>> At 05:57 AM 6/29/2011, Alexander Sack wrote:
>> >On Wed, Jun 29, 2011 at 7:40 AM, KM9U <arskm9u@xxxxx.xxx> wrote:
>> > >
>> > >
>> > >>> So I think everyone read the announcement ARRL made before FD. Now
>> > >>> that FD weekend is at an end, can someone explain to me why NASA
>> > >>> couldn't let the astronauts have 10 minutes on the radio for one
> pass?
>> > >>> I mean were they having issues with the radio itself?
>> > >
>> > > During Expedition 24/25, Col. Wheelock made many contacts from the
>> > > ISS
> in
>> > > the evenings and on weekends during his free time. This was not
> because he
>> > > was "scheduled" to be the radio, but rather because he enjoyed doing
> it.
>> > > I don't believe we can blame NASA for the current crew members
>> > > obvious
> lack
>> > > of interest in Amateur Radio. Had Col. Wheelock (or someone as
>> > enthustiastic
>> > > as he) been aboard the ISS on FD, NA1SS would likely not have been
> silent.
>> > >
>> > >> Have you never make a calculation or an estimation on how it costs a
> 10
>> > >> minutes of an astronaut activity all costs including on board of the
> ISS ?
>> >
>> >I don't buy it.
>> >
>> >What I do believe is the current crew isn't that interested in making
>> >contacts with amateur radio operators. That's fine. Operating the
>> >radio outside the educational outreach program is ertainly not part of
>> >their mission. I will just have to be more patient and hope someone
>> >gets the ham bug up there during some mission and starts to make
>> >contacts. I can wait.
>> >
>> >I DO want to state again I think it behooves NASA and the whole space
>> >program to try to get someone on that radio like a Col Wheelock
>> >(doesn't have to be as frequent as Col Wheelock) to generate the
>> >enthusiasm and excitement for the ISS and the whole space program
>> >among hams. My 2 cents.
>> >
>> > > This brings up an interesting thought. The astronauts receive
>> > > monetary
>> > > compensation for performing their duties while employed by NASA. So,
> if
>> > > their employer schedules them to operate amateur radio as part of
> their job
>> > > assignment, would this not violate Part 97.113 (Prohibited
> transmissions)
>> > > which specifically prohibits "Communications in which the station
> licensee
>> > > or control operator has a pecuniary interest, including
>> > > communications
> on
>> > > behalf of an employer".
>> > > Now, DON'T GET YOUR PANTIES IN A WAD! It is just a question.
>> > >
>> >
>> >There is no pecuniary interest involved as I see it.
>> >
>> >-aps (KC2ZSX)
>> >
>> >_______________________________________________
>> >Sent via AMSAT-BB@xxxxx.xxx. Opinions expressed are those of the author.
>> >Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite
> program!
>> >Subscription settings: http://amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb
>>
>>
>> 73, Ed - KL7UW, WD2XSH/45
>> ======================================
>> BP40IQ 500 KHz - 10-GHz www.kl7uw.com
>> EME: 50-1.1kw?, 144-1.4kw, 432-100w, 1296-60w, 3400-?
>> DUBUS Magazine USA Rep dubususa@xxxxx.xxx
>> ======================================
>>
>> _______________________________________________
>> Sent via AMSAT-BB@xxxxx.xxx. Opinions expressed are those of the author.
>> Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite
>> program!
>> Subscription settings: http://amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb
>
> _______________________________________________
> Sent via AMSAT-BB@xxxxx.xxx. Opinions expressed are those of the author.
> Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite program!
> Subscription settings: http://amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb
>
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Message: 4
Date: Wed, 29 Jun 2011 20:47:26 -0700
From: Kevin Deane <summit496@xxxx.xxx>
Subject: [amsat-bb] Yeah
To: <amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxx>
Message-ID: <COL107-W45ACB913A815674F77265383580@xxx.xxx>
Content-Type: text/plain; charset="iso-8859-1"
Made in U.S.A.
Kevin
KF7MYK
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Message: 5
Date: Thu, 30 Jun 2011 03:54:39 +0000 (UTC)
From: Bob- W7LRD <w7lrd@xxxxxxx.xxx>
Subject: [amsat-bb] Re: [AMSAT-BB] ISS, what the heck happened?
To: "Edward R. Cole" <kl7uw@xxxxxxxxx.xxx>
Cc: amsat-bb <amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxx>
Message-ID:
<479119461.43255.1309406079922.JavaMail.root@xxxxxxx.xxxxxxxxxx.xx.xxxx.xxxxxx
x.xxx>
Content-Type: text/plain; charset=utf-8
Ed
Something like this http://www.qsl.net/pe1rah/ ?would be perfect to "plant"
on the ISS
73 Bob W7LRD
Seattle
----- Original Message -----
From: "Edward R. Cole" <kl7uw@xxxxxxxxx.xxx>
To: "amsat-bb" <amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxx>
Sent: Wednesday, June 29, 2011 1:24:12 PM
Subject: [amsat-bb] Re: [AMSAT-BB] ISS, what the heck happened?
Wasn't going to comment, but oh heck!
I think Alex has it pegged. ?I see a lot of Astronauts getting their
ham license but figure that is probably NASA "encouraged" mainly for
PR purposes and secondarily for emergency comms if the main systems
fail. ?It is likely many Astronauts are not particularly interested
in ham radio, per se. ?I'll admit making your first contact with
either the shuttle or ISS is a thrill and fun, but the opportunities
may be not that frequent, nor should any ham expect it to be so.
-----------------------------------------------------
Now on a related subject, I would really favor Amsat approaching NASA
for the installation of a linear transponder (say Mode UV) unit to be
attached to the exterior of ISS (with remote shut-off for ISS
critical operations). ?This may be a better option to finding/paying
for launch opportunities for free orbiting linear-transponder
satellites. ?Since there is a regular launch schedule to resupply ISS
and no propellant/engine would be involved it would be a benign cargo item.
I do not underestimate the difficulty quotient for such a mission,
but we do have ham gear installed on ISS, and have done Suitsat and
ARISSat with NASA and ISS.
If no launch is forthcoming for P3E perhaps the backup unit (sans
propellant system and solar panels) could be considered? ?It would be
in a Leo orbit but at least it would provide a long-term alternative
to FM Leos.
Something to chew on and consider?
73, Ed - KL7UW
At 05:57 AM 6/29/2011, Alexander Sack wrote:
>On Wed, Jun 29, 2011 at 7:40 AM, KM9U <arskm9u@xxxxx.xxx> wrote:
> >
> >
> >>> So I think everyone read the announcement ARRL made before FD. ?Now
> >>> that FD weekend is at an end, can someone explain to me why NASA
> >>> couldn't let the astronauts have 10 minutes on the radio for one pass?
> >>> ?I mean were they having issues with the radio itself?
> >
> > During Expedition 24/25, Col. Wheelock made many contacts from the ISS ?in
> > the evenings and on weekends during his free time. This was not because he
> > was "scheduled" to be the radio, but rather because he enjoyed doing it.
> > I don't believe we can blame NASA for the current crew members obvious
lack
> > of interest in Amateur Radio. Had Col. Wheelock (or someone as
> enthustiastic
> > as he) been aboard the ISS on FD, NA1SS would likely not have been silent.
> >
> >> Have you never make a calculation or an estimation on how it costs a 10
> >> minutes of an astronaut activity all costs including on board of the
ISS ?
>
>I don't buy it.
>
>What I do believe is the current crew isn't that interested in making
>contacts with amateur radio operators. ?That's fine. ?Operating the
>radio outside the educational outreach program is ertainly not part of
>their mission. ?I will just have to be more patient and hope someone
>gets the ham bug up there during some mission and starts to make
>contacts. ?I can wait.
>
>I DO want to state again I think it behooves NASA and the whole space
>program to try to get someone on that radio like a Col Wheelock
>(doesn't have to be as frequent as Col Wheelock) to generate the
>enthusiasm and excitement for the ISS and the whole space program
>among hams. ?My 2 cents.
>
> > This brings up an interesting thought. The astronauts receive monetary
> > compensation for performing their duties while employed by NASA. So, if
> > their employer schedules them to operate amateur radio as part of their
job
> > assignment, would this not violate Part 97.113 (Prohibited transmissions)
> > which specifically prohibits "Communications in which the station licensee
> > or control operator has a pecuniary interest, including communications on
> > behalf of an employer".
> > Now, DON'T GET YOUR PANTIES IN A WAD! It is just a question.
> >
>
>There is no pecuniary interest involved as I see it.
>
>-aps (KC2ZSX)
>
>_______________________________________________
>Sent via AMSAT-BB@xxxxx.xxx. Opinions expressed are those of the author.
>Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite program!
>Subscription settings: http://amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb
73, Ed - KL7UW, WD2XSH/45
======================================
BP40IQ ? 500 KHz - 10-GHz ? www.kl7uw.com
EME: 50-1.1kw?, 144-1.4kw, 432-100w, 1296-60w, 3400-?
DUBUS Magazine USA Rep dubususa@xxxxx.xxx
======================================
_______________________________________________
Sent via AMSAT-BB@xxxxx.xxx. Opinions expressed are those of the author.
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Subscription settings: http://amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb
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Message: 6
Date: Thu, 30 Jun 2011 00:08:41 -0400
From: "Daniel Schultz" <n8fgv@xxx.xxx>
Subject: [amsat-bb] Spectacular Minotaur launch from Wallops this
evening
To: <amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxx>
Message-ID: <246PFdeHp0496S01.1309406921@xxxxx.xxx.xxx.xxx>
Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1
The Minotaur 1 rocket carrying the ORS-1 satellite was a spectacular sight
tonight from Burtonsville, MD, about 120 air miles from the launch site. I saw
the first stage exhaust plume and first stage burnout and staging in
binoculars. I wish it were possible to record that sight on video, but
photography is just not up to the task. Launch was at 11:09 pm.
There are more launches coming up, including a lunar mission later this year
and space station resupply launches next year.
Dan Schultz N8FGV
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Message: 7
Date: Wed, 29 Jun 2011 23:09:50 +0200 (CEST)
From: "Rob Hardenberg PE1ITR" <pe1itr@xxxxx.xxx>
Subject: [amsat-bb] PI9CAM Saturday July 2 active on EME
To: amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxx
Cc: jvmmap@xxxx.xx
Message-ID:
<32980.62.194.134.114.1309381790.squirrel@xxxxxxxx.xxxxxxxxxxx.xxx>
Content-Type: text/plain;charset=iso-8859-1
Hello,
I forward this message from the PI9CAM team to the amsat-bb.
73 Rob PE1ITR
PI9CAM, the 25 m dish in Dwingeloo The Netherlands (JO32ET) will be active
on EME on Saturday July 2.
Anyone with a small yagi and small power on 70 cm can have a QSO with us via
the moon using the
digital mode JT65b.
The clock of your computer must be right within 2 or 3 seconds.
The JT65b software and user guides can be downloaded here:
http://www.physics.princeton.edu/pulsar/K1JT/wsjt.html
We worked several one yagi stations with 15 or 20 elements yagi and 20 to 30
Watts output. We know
that any oscar 10/13 class satellite station is able to work us.
So if you want to try EME, point your antenna to the moon give it a go on
Saturday July 2 !
We are to be found between 432.050 and 432.080MHz or on the HB9Q logger for
actual frequency info
or talkback: http://hb9q.ch/joomla/index.php
Hope to meet you ?on the moon? !
73!
Jan
PA3FXB (team PI9CAM)
http://www.camras.nl
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Message: 8
Date: Thu, 30 Jun 2011 10:42:27 +0100
From: mm0kjg <mm0kjg@xxxxxxxxxx.xxx>
Subject: [amsat-bb] Egg beater
To: <amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxx>
Message-ID: <000301cc370a$0769b2f0$6a01a8c0@xxxxx>
Content-Type: text/plain; format=flowed; charset="iso-8859-1";
reply-type=original
Hello there Satellites buddies
Can anyone point me in the direction for a Uk dealer who sells the the egg
beater antenna or anywhere else in this world that would send to the Uk . Or
do any of you have an old one lying around that would be willing to part
with preferably in the Uk . Would attempt to bulid one but not very good at
these sort of things.
Cheers Kev
MM0KJG
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Message: 9
Date: Thu, 30 Jun 2011 11:43:43 +0200
From: "i8cvs" <domenico.i8cvs@xxx.xx>
Subject: [amsat-bb] Re: [AMSAT-BB] ISS, what the heck happened?
To: "Bob- W7LRD" <w7lrd@xxxxxxx.xxx>, "Edward R. Cole"
<kl7uw@xxxxxxxxx.xxx>
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Hi Bob, W7LRD
http://www.qsl.net/pe1rah/
is good as well for any future AMSAT satellite !
73" de
i8CVS Domenico
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From: "Bob- W7LRD" <w7lrd@xxxxxxx.xxx>
To: "Edward R. Cole" <kl7uw@xxxxxxxxx.xxx>
Cc: "amsat-bb" <amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxx>
Sent: Thursday, June 30, 2011 5:54 AM
Subject: [amsat-bb] Re: [AMSAT-BB] ISS, what the heck happened?
>
>
> Ed
>
> Something like this http://www.qsl.net/pe1rah/ would be perfect to "plant"
on the ISS
>
> 73 Bob W7LRD
>
> Seattle
>
>
>
> ----- Original Message -----
>
>
> From: "Edward R. Cole" <kl7uw@xxxxxxxxx.xxx>
> To: "amsat-bb" <amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxx>
> Sent: Wednesday, June 29, 2011 1:24:12 PM
> Subject: [amsat-bb] Re: [AMSAT-BB] ISS, what the heck happened?
>
> Wasn't going to comment, but oh heck!
>
> I think Alex has it pegged. I see a lot of Astronauts getting their
> ham license but figure that is probably NASA "encouraged" mainly for
> PR purposes and secondarily for emergency comms if the main systems
> fail. It is likely many Astronauts are not particularly interested
> in ham radio, per se. I'll admit making your first contact with
> either the shuttle or ISS is a thrill and fun, but the opportunities
> may be not that frequent, nor should any ham expect it to be so.
> -----------------------------------------------------
> Now on a related subject, I would really favor Amsat approaching NASA
> for the installation of a linear transponder (say Mode UV) unit to be
> attached to the exterior of ISS (with remote shut-off for ISS
> critical operations). This may be a better option to finding/paying
> for launch opportunities for free orbiting linear-transponder
> satellites. Since there is a regular launch schedule to resupply ISS
> and no propellant/engine would be involved it would be a benign cargo
item.
>
> I do not underestimate the difficulty quotient for such a mission,
> but we do have ham gear installed on ISS, and have done Suitsat and
> ARISSat with NASA and ISS.
>
> If no launch is forthcoming for P3E perhaps the backup unit (sans
> propellant system and solar panels) could be considered? It would be
> in a Leo orbit but at least it would provide a long-term alternative
> to FM Leos.
>
> Something to chew on and consider?
>
> 73, Ed - KL7UW
>
> At 05:57 AM 6/29/2011, Alexander Sack wrote:
> >On Wed, Jun 29, 2011 at 7:40 AM, KM9U <arskm9u@xxxxx.xxx> wrote:
> > >
> > >
> > >>> So I think everyone read the announcement ARRL made before FD. Now
> > >>> that FD weekend is at an end, can someone explain to me why NASA
> > >>> couldn't let the astronauts have 10 minutes on the radio for one
pass?
> > >>> I mean were they having issues with the radio itself?
> > >
> > > During Expedition 24/25, Col. Wheelock made many contacts from the ISS
in
> > > the evenings and on weekends during his free time. This was not
because he
> > > was "scheduled" to be the radio, but rather because he enjoyed doing
it.
> > > I don't believe we can blame NASA for the current crew members obvious
lack
> > > of interest in Amateur Radio. Had Col. Wheelock (or someone as
> > enthustiastic
> > > as he) been aboard the ISS on FD, NA1SS would likely not have been
silent.
> > >
> > >> Have you never make a calculation or an estimation on how it costs a
10
> > >> minutes of an astronaut activity all costs including on board of the
ISS ?
> >
> >I don't buy it.
> >
> >What I do believe is the current crew isn't that interested in making
> >contacts with amateur radio operators. That's fine. Operating the
> >radio outside the educational outreach program is ertainly not part of
> >their mission. I will just have to be more patient and hope someone
> >gets the ham bug up there during some mission and starts to make
> >contacts. I can wait.
> >
> >I DO want to state again I think it behooves NASA and the whole space
> >program to try to get someone on that radio like a Col Wheelock
> >(doesn't have to be as frequent as Col Wheelock) to generate the
> >enthusiasm and excitement for the ISS and the whole space program
> >among hams. My 2 cents.
> >
> > > This brings up an interesting thought. The astronauts receive monetary
> > > compensation for performing their duties while employed by NASA. So,
if
> > > their employer schedules them to operate amateur radio as part of
their job
> > > assignment, would this not violate Part 97.113 (Prohibited
transmissions)
> > > which specifically prohibits "Communications in which the station
licensee
> > > or control operator has a pecuniary interest, including communications
on
> > > behalf of an employer".
> > > Now, DON'T GET YOUR PANTIES IN A WAD! It is just a question.
> > >
> >
> >There is no pecuniary interest involved as I see it.
> >
> >-aps (KC2ZSX)
> >
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>
> 73, Ed - KL7UW, WD2XSH/45
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Message: 10
Date: Thu, 30 Jun 2011 05:44:07 -0700 (PDT)
From: Perry Yantis <py41@xxx.xxx>
Subject: [amsat-bb] Trio TR 9300
To: Amsat BB <amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxx>
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Does anyone on the bb have an english version of the operators manual for a
Trio
TR9300 6m radio
that could make me a pdf file???
Maybe there is one on line but I have't found it yet??
Perry WB8OTH
Perry py41@xxx.xxx
sent from my Apple IMac
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Message: 11
Date: Thu, 30 Jun 2011 08:17:23 -0500
From: "Alan P. Biddle" <APBIDDLE@xxxxxx.xxx>
Subject: [amsat-bb] ISS Orbit raised again
To: "AMSAT-BB" <amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxx>, "SAREX-BB" <SAREX@xxxxx.xxx>
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According to Roscosmos, the ISS has been reboosted again. The slippage of
times should be nearly five minutes a day using old Keps. The Celestrak
downloads have the updated values.
http://www.federalspace.ru/main.php?id=2&nid=11953&lang=en
Alan
WA4SCA
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Message: 12
Date: Thu, 30 Jun 2011 14:43:34 +0100
From: Gordonjcp <gordonjcp@xxxx.xxx>
Subject: [amsat-bb] Re: Trio TR 9300
To: amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxx
Message-ID: <20110630144334.0fdce7e3.gordonjcp@xxxx.xxx>
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On Thu, 30 Jun 2011 05:44:07 -0700 (PDT)
Perry Yantis <py41@xxx.xxx> wrote:
> Does anyone on the bb have an english version of the operators manual for
a Trio
> TR9300 6m radio
> that could make me a pdf file???
>
> Maybe there is one on line but I have't found it yet??
IIRC the TR9300 is much the same as the TR9000 2m and TR9500 70cm rig.
Perhaps the manual from one of these would be "close enough". Take a look
on mods.dk for these.
Gordon MM0YEQ
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Message: 13
Date: Thu, 30 Jun 2011 10:45:26 -0500
From: Thomas Doyle <tomdoyle1948@xxxxx.xxx>
Subject: [amsat-bb] SatPC32 Question for an expert
To: amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxx
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Sat32PC works great for me but I do have one question. I am finishing up my
rotor control software that works with SatPC32 and need to know what happens
with SatPC32 when there is a directly overhead pass if SatPC32 is set up
with a 90 degree max for the elevation rotor. I have no idea how to set up
some sat orbit elements to produce a directly overhead pass for testing. In
fact, I am not sure I even want to know how unless it is very simple.
My best guess is that for example: If the current azimuth is 0 degrees and
the current elevation is 89 degrees. If the next update would be azimuth 0
degrees and elevation 92 degrees I hope that SatPC32 would output azimuth
180 degrees and elevation 88 degrees as I believe this is the same heading.
I know that in overhead passes the position is not critical but I would
still like to know what SatPC32 does.
If someone knows FOR SURE please let me know with a direct email as I no
longer read the b-b postings.
tnx and 73 W9KE
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Message: 14
Date: Thu, 30 Jun 2011 17:57:05 +0100 (BST)
From: "Trevor ." <m5aka@xxxxx.xx.xx>
Subject: [amsat-bb] OUFTI-1 D-STAR Pic
To: amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxx
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A picture of the ARM processor and GMSK modulator for the OUFTI-1 D-STAR
satellite can be seen at
http://tinyurl.com/BelgiumUBA
(click on the link for the OUFTI-1 story)
73 Trevor M5AKA
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