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Today's Topics:
1. AO-51 Activity? (Richard Lawn)
2. Re: AO-51 Activity? (Dale Hershberger)
3. Golden Packet Event Sunday! (Bob Bruninga)
4. Re: AO-51 Activity? (Andrew Glasbrenner)
5. Re: Grid Activiation: EN63, Michigan (Doug Papay)
6. AMSAT-UK Photo Gallery (Rob Styles)
7. Re: AO-51 Activity? (Dave Webb KB1PVH)
8. Vesta As Seen By Dawn (B J)
9. Re: AO-51 Activity? (Richard Lawn)
10. HO68 (Ellis Foley)
11. Re: AO-51 Activity? (jmfranke)
12. Re: HO68 (Stephen E. Belter)
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Message: 1
Date: Mon, 18 Jul 2011 16:41:03 -0400
From: Richard Lawn <rjlawn@xxxxx.xxx>
Subject: [amsat-bb] AO-51 Activity?
To: amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxx
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As some of you may recall, I've been doing my best to make and try various
stationary antennas. It's been tough testing them since not many birds seem
active, particularly AO-51 which I usually heard well. Can anyone tell me if
AO-51 was functioning during the pass at around 16:30 EDT on 7/18. I haven't
heard a peep out of it but have heard a few other birds.
TNX
Rick
W2JAZ
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Message: 2
Date: Mon, 18 Jul 2011 13:04:33 -0800
From: Dale Hershberger <daleh@xxxxxx.xxx>
Subject: [amsat-bb] Re: AO-51 Activity?
To: amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxx
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On 7/18/2011 12:41 PM, Richard Lawn wrote:
> As some of you may recall, I've been doing my best to make and try various
> stationary antennas. It's been tough testing them since not many birds seem
> active, particularly AO-51 which I usually heard well. Can anyone tell me if
> AO-51 was functioning during the pass at around 16:30 EDT on 7/18. I haven't
> heard a peep out of it but have heard a few other birds.
> TNX
> Rick
> W2JAZ
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Rick,
I did here AO-51 on that pass. I got in late on it. Footprint was not
on L48 anymore. I did make some calls hoping for someone in Alaska.
I did hear some Russian stations and called them but their signal was
fading in and out. I have worked them before and we have exchanged
QSL cards. Anyways it was functioning ok.
Dale/KL7XJ
BP40
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Message: 3
Date: Mon, 18 Jul 2011 17:08:12 -0400
From: "Bob Bruninga" <bruninga@xxxx.xxx>
Subject: [amsat-bb] Golden Packet Event Sunday!
To: "'Amsat - BBs'" <amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxx>
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Are there any AMSAT folks with a D700, D710 or D72 and the desire to drive
to a mountain top on Sunday?
We have two major holes in our 2000 mile Golden Packet attempt to get an
APRS message from Maine to Georgia. Maybe someone in AMSAT likes to do a
drive-up mountain this weekend?
The Southern End is missing, and the key link from Mt Washington just had a
radio failure. Plus there are some other weaknesses. SO here are the
opportunities!
Mt Washington, NH
High-Point, NJ
Lookout Mountain, TN
Springer Mountain, GA
We operate only from NOON to 4 PM only (Sunday 24 July), less if everyone
gets their act together and we are successful with the first 2000 mile
packet ever...
There is also an attempt along the Pacific Coast as well. They have some
opportunitites as well. See:
http://aprs.org/at-golden-packet.html - Appalachians
http://aprs.org/pct-golden-packet.html - Pacific
Bob, WB4APR
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Message: 4
Date: Mon, 18 Jul 2011 17:12:37 -0400
From: Andrew Glasbrenner <glasbrenner@xxxxxxxxxx.xxx>
Subject: [amsat-bb] Re: AO-51 Activity?
To: Richard Lawn <rjlawn@xxxxx.xxx>
Cc: "amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxxx <amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxx>
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Have you looked at the schedule page? We are on 435.150 down now.
73, Drew KO4MA
Sent from my iPhone
On Jul 18, 2011, at 4:41 PM, Richard Lawn <rjlawn@xxxxx.xxx> wrote:
> As some of you may recall, I've been doing my best to make and try various
> stationary antennas. It's been tough testing them since not many birds seem
> active, particularly AO-51 which I usually heard well. Can anyone tell me if
> AO-51 was functioning during the pass at around 16:30 EDT on 7/18. I haven't
> heard a peep out of it but have heard a few other birds.
> TNX
> Rick
> W2JAZ
> _______________________________________________
> 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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Message: 5
Date: Mon, 18 Jul 2011 15:27:59 -0400
From: Doug Papay <doug.papay@xxxxx.xxx>
Subject: [amsat-bb] Re: Grid Activiation: EN63, Michigan
To: amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxx
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FYI All,
You have one more chance for EN63 this afternoon 7/18 via AO-51 @
22:07z. I'll be looking for west coast stations & anyone who would
like to confirm the grid that I haven't worked yet.
Again, if you would like a QSL, please let me know, no QSL or SASE is
required!
73,
Doug KD8CAO
On Fri, Jul 15, 2011 at 8:00 AM, Doug Papay <doug.papay@xxxxx.xxx> wrote:
> All,
>
> During the coming week (July 16th - 23rd) ?I will be available to
> operate from EN63 via FM satellite for those who still need to confirm
> this grid. ?While not considered rare, EN63 is has not been commonly
> active. ?I have operated from this grid several times over the past
> years and there are a few locals that operate from this grid from time
> to time. ?I do not plan to be active other than by request, so please
> email me if you would like to make the attempt to work a station in
> EN63. ?I will not likely be available for all pass opportunities, but
> we should be able to work something out if you email me within the
> next couple of days.
>
> 73,
>
> Doug KD8CAO
>
> Ps. There is no need to QSL or send SASE for our contact when I'm
> operating portable. ?If you email me for a sked and/or with a QSL
> request, ?I will gladly send a QSL card to confirm our contact in
> return.
>
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Message: 6
Date: Mon, 18 Jul 2011 21:18:43 +0100
From: Rob Styles <robpegs@xxxxxxx.xxx>
Subject: [amsat-bb] AMSAT-UK Photo Gallery
To: amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxx
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If you have any AMSAT-UK related photo's, you can upload them to the
new AMSAT-UK photo Gallery here: http://www.uk.amsat.org/Gallery3/index.php/
73
Rob M0TFO
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Message: 7
Date: Mon, 18 Jul 2011 16:58:30 -0400
From: Dave Webb KB1PVH <kb1pvh@xxxxx.xxx>
Subject: [amsat-bb] Re: AO-51 Activity?
To: Richard Lawn <rjlawn@xxxxx.xxx>
Cc: amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxx
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If you are listening on 435.300, that is the problem. AO-51 is operating on
145.880 up/ 435.150 down.
Dave - KB1PVH
Sent from my Verizon Wireless DROID X
On Jul 18, 2011 4:56 PM, "Richard Lawn" <rjlawn@xxxxx.xxx> wrote:
> As some of you may recall, I've been doing my best to make and try various
> stationary antennas. It's been tough testing them since not many birds
seem
> active, particularly AO-51 which I usually heard well. Can anyone tell me
if
> AO-51 was functioning during the pass at around 16:30 EDT on 7/18. I
haven't
> heard a peep out of it but have heard a few other birds.
> TNX
> Rick
> W2JAZ
> _______________________________________________
> 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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Message: 8
Date: Mon, 18 Jul 2011 17:52:00 -0700 (PDT)
From: B J <top_gun_canada@xxxxx.xxx>
Subject: [amsat-bb] Vesta As Seen By Dawn
To: amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxx
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http://science.nasa.gov/science-news/science-at-nasa/2011/18jul_dawn4/http://d
awn.jpl.nasa.gov/
More on Dawn:
http://dawn.jpl.nasa.gov/
73s
Bernhard VA6BMJ @ DO33FL
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Message: 9
Date: Mon, 18 Jul 2011 23:27:46 -0400
From: Richard Lawn <rjlawn@xxxxx.xxx>
Subject: [amsat-bb] Re: AO-51 Activity?
To: Andrew Glasbrenner <glasbrenner@xxxxxxxxxx.xxx>
Cc: "amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxxx <amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxx>
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Yes I knew about freq change. All I can assume is that the home brew
k5oe isn't up to the task and I will turnstile moxon in a week when I
get back to this vacation qth.
Tnx
Rick
W2jaz
On Monday, July 18, 2011, Andrew Glasbrenner <glasbrenner@xxxxxxxxxx.xxx>
wrote:
> Have you looked at the schedule page? We are on 435.150 down now.
>
> 73, Drew KO4MA
>
> Sent from my iPhone
>
> On Jul 18, 2011, at 4:41 PM, Richard Lawn <rjlawn@xxxxx.xxx> wrote:
>
>> As some of you may recall, I've been doing my best to make and try various
>> stationary antennas. It's been tough testing them since not many birds seem
>> active, particularly AO-51 which I usually heard well. Can anyone tell me
if
>> AO-51 was functioning during the pass at around 16:30 EDT on 7/18. I
haven't
>> heard a peep out of it but have heard a few other birds.
>> TNX
>> Rick
>> W2JAZ
>> _______________________________________________
>> 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: 10
Date: Tue, 19 Jul 2011 04:51:53 -0700 (PDT)
From: Ellis Foley <wa1rks@xxxxx.xxx>
Subject: [amsat-bb] HO68
To: amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxx
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Return Mail to wa1rks@xxxxx.xxxxxx anyone give me an update as to the statis
of HO-68? I used to be able to access the web site,but can't even do that
now? I know the Bcn is working but what about the rest of the bird? I seemed
to have missed something somewhere? Thanks! Ellis
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Message: 11
Date: Tue, 19 Jul 2011 07:57:26 -0400
From: "jmfranke" <jmfranke@xxx.xxx>
Subject: [amsat-bb] Re: AO-51 Activity?
To: "Richard Lawn" <rjlawn@xxxxx.xxx>, "Andrew Glasbrenner"
<glasbrenner@xxxxxxxxxx.xxx>
Cc: amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxx
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I think you will like the turnstile Moxon. I recently, last week, fabricated
one for receiving Russian navigation satellites on 149.940 to 150.030 MHz
and was very pleased. It replaces a commercial QFH I had in my attic. I used
3/4" wide aluminum straps for the elements, a 90 degree hybrid coupler
instead of the phasing network, and held the ends of the elements in
alignment with 3/4" wide strips of bare G-10 printed circuit boards.
John WA4WDL
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From: "Richard Lawn" <rjlawn@xxxxx.xxx>
Sent: Monday, July 18, 2011 11:27 PM
To: "Andrew Glasbrenner" <glasbrenner@xxxxxxxxxx.xxx>
Cc: <amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxx>
Subject: [amsat-bb] Re: AO-51 Activity?
> Yes I knew about freq change. All I can assume is that the home brew
> k5oe isn't up to the task and I will turnstile moxon in a week when I
> get back to this vacation qth.
> Tnx
> Rick
> W2jaz
>
> On Monday, July 18, 2011, Andrew Glasbrenner <glasbrenner@xxxxxxxxxx.xxx>
> wrote:
>> Have you looked at the schedule page? We are on 435.150 down now.
>>
>> 73, Drew KO4MA
>>
>> Sent from my iPhone
>>
>> On Jul 18, 2011, at 4:41 PM, Richard Lawn <rjlawn@xxxxx.xxx> wrote:
>>
>>> As some of you may recall, I've been doing my best to make and try
>>> various
>>> stationary antennas. It's been tough testing them since not many birds
>>> seem
>>> active, particularly AO-51 which I usually heard well. Can anyone tell
>>> me if
>>> AO-51 was functioning during the pass at around 16:30 EDT on 7/18. I
>>> haven't
>>> heard a peep out of it but have heard a few other birds.
>>> TNX
>>> Rick
>>> W2JAZ
>>> _______________________________________________
>>> 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: 12
Date: Tue, 19 Jul 2011 08:43:59 -0400
From: "Stephen E. Belter" <seb@xxxxxx.xxx>
Subject: [amsat-bb] Re: HO68
To: "amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxxx <amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxx>
Cc: Ellis Foley <wa1rks@xxxxx.xxx>
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Ellis,
Alan Kung, BA1DU and CEO of CAMSAT was one of the speakers at the Dayton
AMSAT Forum. He reported that HO-68 is suffering from a bad relay or relay
driver that is used to switch from the beacon to the transponder. The
likelihood of recovery is low, but not zero.
Here is the explanation from Alan's slide. These are exact quotes, not my
interpretation:
-- The current situation is the transponders will be difficult to switch the
RF PA from beacon mode to transponder mode
-- The RF relay or its drive circuit is failing, it is a stick relay.
Probability of success of switch is probably a few tenth
-- On the other hand, up to now the both solar and lithium-ion batteries are
in very nice condition
-- The exhibitions of the thermal-control, onboard flight computer and TT&C
are also excellent.
73, Steve
--
Steve Belter, N9IP
Can anyone give me an update as to the statis of HO-68? I used to be able to
access the web site,but can't even do that now? I know the Bcn is working
but what about the rest of the bird? I seemed to have missed something
somewhere?
Thanks! Ellis
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