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Today's Topics:
1. transponder ? (jerry keeton)
2. Re: Information Request (Dee)
3. ARISSat-1 1219 UTC (John Spasojevich)
4. ARISat-1 reception report (k1fjm@xxx.xxxx
5. ARISSat over FN36KA - 0918utc Pass (Luc Leblanc)
6. MY ARISsat-1 08/04 0918 pass recording (Luc Leblanc)
7. Let's redirect our energy (E. Michael McCardel)
8. Re: ARISSAS-1 report 09h40UTC Xpndr ON (Andre v Schaijk)
9. Re: [eu-amsat] Re: ARISSat-1 deployment time correction
(Thomas Frey)
10. Arrisat-1 copy in Alaska (Dale Hershberger)
11. Re: Information Request (Martha)
12. Re: Information Request (Dee)
13. Re: Congratulations (Anthony Monteiro)
14. Portable in EM45 (wa4hfn@xxxxxxx.xxxx
15. Re: Information Request (Michael Schulz)
16. ARISSAT-1 pass recording over Houston (EM20) at 15:34 UTC
(Michael Schulz)
17. Re: SDX works (Anthony Monteiro)
18. Stop this damn bickering. Have fun! (Carl Rimmer W8KRF)
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Message: 1
Date: Thu, 4 Aug 2011 11:23:21 -0500
From: "jerry keeton" <jkboxk@xxxxxxxx.xxx>
Subject: [amsat-bb] transponder ?
To: <amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxx>
Message-ID: <981D920542D64BE3AA9C26AD53CB3374@xxxxxxx>
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I recall the actual birthplace of ARISsat-1 was SuitSat-2 . I may be
mistaken. However after following the progress , I never recall it's
intentions of being a SSB Transponder . It seems the two ssb birds that are
in orbit and useable do not get near the traffic the FM birds get . There is
only one digital sat working which sees a lot of traffic . I enjoy the
digital birds much more than listening to rag chew on voice . There is
always HF and VHF repeaters for ragchewing . I really would prefer a
digipeater on the Lunar surface . And someone could set up a link from the
in orbit sats so We could skip from RS0ISS to other satellites . But I
applaud the crew that built ARISsat , it would have been one great machine
for the entire Ham community.
Jerry WB5LHD
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Message: 2
Date: Thu, 04 Aug 2011 12:31:33 -0400
From: Dee <morsesat@xxxxxxxxx.xxx>
Subject: [amsat-bb] Re: Information Request
To: "'Michael Schulz'" <mschulz@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx.xxx>, "'Amsat BB'"
<amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxx>
Message-ID: <005a01cc52c3$f958d2b0$ec0a7810$@xxxxxxxxx.xxx>
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Mike,
You are correct of course. I don't tell people what to do. I suggest
as in the suggested donations to AMSAT support.
Excuse me, I have to go outside and breathe now..Good Luck and I am on
your side as well. Everyone has an opinion, and if we choose not to
listen, we will not learn from mistakes.
Since I am a local coordinator for AMSAT, I am the guy that meets the
masses at Hamfests and listens... Believe me, they have unloaded on me
since I am standing in front of them at that moment. Since I am
retired, I have time now to assist with things I have left to others.
Be good and again, enjoy the sats. This is the end of the hobby I
have a passion for. Life is too short as you said.
73,
Dee, NB2F
-----Original Message-----
From: amsat-bb-bounces@xxxxx.xxx [mailto:amsat-bb-bounces@xxxxx.xxxx
On Behalf Of Michael Schulz
Sent: Thursday, August 04, 2011 12:01 PM
To: Amsat BB
Subject: [amsat-bb] Re: Information Request
On Aug 4, 2011, at 10:51 AM, Dee wrote:
> Yes, I have been the recipient of many requests for assistance to
get
> SATPC32 functioning, however, it is never the programs fault-it is
99%
> of the time - the users inability to get their computer operating-
> Sounds like a Bill Gates problem to me.
And that may be the reason some people simply choose not to use
Windows but other
platforms instead which you just ignored.
> Anyway, please enjoy the fruits of many hours of people that
volunteer
> behind the scenes to get satellites in orbit and functioning. Let
us
> see to it that our toys in space are funded. Don't think Congress
is
> going to give the HAMS a few million to fool around with.
> Dee, NB2F
Seriously? Maybe you should go outside, breathe in the fresh air and
enjoy life. You're
getting way too riled up about something that's in the larger scheme
of things not worth it.
What is your problem? Why do you feel you need to tell people what to
do? And even more
why do you believe that just because they don't agree with your choice
of a certain tool they
don't support the efforts of AMSAT? Do you track the donations by name
and have a list?
Relax, life's too short.
73 Mike K5TRI
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Message: 3
Date: Thu, 4 Aug 2011 07:49:36 -0500
From: John Spasojevich <johnag9d@xxxxx.xxx>
Subject: [amsat-bb] ARISSat-1 1219 UTC
To: amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxx
Message-ID:
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Great pass over Chicago. Strong signals, copied voice telemetry, greetings,
SSTV. Following the threads here, it may not be perfect but it's a hell of
a lot better than Suit Sat and is proving new systems and technologies. As
far as "educational outreach" goes I know that the ham community is a
friendly and welcoming place, that's why we reach out. I also know that some
members of the satellite ham community are very upset that the dream of HEO
and geosync are not reality. You can blame and point the finger at whoever
you want, it's a simple fact that it costs money to get there, even as a
ride share you are talking about a minimum of $1M so unless you are ready to
pony up the bucks to get there.......
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Message: 4
Date: Thu, 4 Aug 2011 11:10:38 -0400 (EDT)
From: k1fjm@xxx.xxx
Subject: [amsat-bb] ARISat-1 reception report
To: tlmreport@xxxxxxx.xxxx amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxx
Message-ID: <8CE20CFCD54B210-266C-23B7A@xxxxxxxxxxxx.xxxxxx.xxx.xxx>
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1. FM Telemetry: 33.8Volts battery voltage: NOTE: VOICE ID LOUD WITH QSB.
145.39 MHz FM BCN MUCH LOUDER THAN 145.19 MHz BCN AT ALL TIMES.
1a. CW beacon: 28CCPR11 8C BAT 22 40VR 271 MARF V B1MAHI THIS IS
ARISSAT1RS01S V BMJ P EWT 115 0 IAV NCP R18
2. Name: Peter Heins, N6ZE/7
3. Date/Time of Reception: 04AUG2011: 1349 - 1358 UTC
4. e-mail: N6ZE@xxx.xxx
5. Equipment: TM-255 2m Multi-mode XCVR with 5/8 wavelength whip on vehicle
bt73Pete, N6ZE/7 CN88ra
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Message: 5
Date: Thu, 04 Aug 2011 05:38:19 -0400
From: Luc Leblanc <lucleblanc6@xxxxxxxxx.xx>
Subject: [amsat-bb] ARISSat over FN36KA - 0918utc Pass
To: amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxx
Cc: eu-amsat@xxxxxxxxxxx.xxx
Message-ID: <4E3A688B.24833.4453BEB@xxxxxxxxxxx.xxxxxxxxx.xx>
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145.950Mhz was as expected very strong S90+60 with deep fades S3 to 4 I will
try again the linear transponder on my 1044UTC near overhead
pass.
"-"
Luc Leblanc VE2DWE
Skype VE2DWE
www.qsl.net/ve2dwe
DSTAR urcall VE2DWE
WAC BASIC CW PHONE SATELLITE
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Message: 6
Date: Thu, 04 Aug 2011 11:30:43 -0400
From: Luc Leblanc <lucleblanc6@xxxxxxxxx.xx>
Subject: [amsat-bb] MY ARISsat-1 08/04 0918 pass recording
To: amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxx
Cc: eu-amsat@xxxxxxxxxxx.xxx
Message-ID: <4E3ABB23.5572.587DB59@xxxxxxxxxxx.xxxxxxxxx.xx>
Content-Type: text/plain; charset=US-ASCII
I just added my edited recording of the August 4 2011 0918 ARISsat-1
recording on my web page http://www.qsl.net/ve2dwe signal boominh at
S9 plus 60DB RX setup 18 elements VHF circular polarized yagi with preamp
"-"
Luc Leblanc VE2DWE
Skype VE2DWE
www.qsl.net/ve2dwe
DSTAR urcall VE2DWE
WAC BASIC CW PHONE SATELLITE
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Message: 7
Date: Thu, 4 Aug 2011 10:44:01 -0400
From: "E. Michael McCardel" <mccardelm@xxxxx.xxx>
Subject: [amsat-bb] Let's redirect our energy
To: "amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxxx <amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxx>
Message-ID: <E0531B66-EFE7-429A-BF95-A2097156CA58@xxxxx.xxx>
Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii
Gould touches on something I haven't heard mentioned here, "...potential for
STEM education." STEM = Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics.
It is what is driving education and schools are hungry for community
involvement from people who can present projects that help the schools meet
STEM education standards. (see stemeducationcoalition.org)
Perhaps we should address the impact ARISSat-1 should have on education and
the potential of introducing what we do to large amount of young minds.
Instead bitching about what has gone wrong, should we redirect our
collective energies contacting teachers and local school officials and
explaining the educational impact of ARRISat-1, the help them setting up an
antenna receiver and installing software. Engage the students. Show them
what a great hobby we have and follow-up in getting them more involved.
We have a golden opportunity that worth more than 100 grid squares contacts
via the transponder. Something I consider more valuable than the cost of
deploying this thing, Young Minds. We are lacking dreamers in this age. Here
is our chance to create some.
Hmmm, maybe one of these kids who get involved will be become our best ally
when they go to space.
EMike McCardel, KC8YLD
____________________________________________
Message: 19
Date: Wed, 3 Aug 2011 21:19:42 -0400
From: Gould Smith <wa4sxm@xxxxx.xxx>
Subject: [amsat-bb] Nice ARISSat story on local TV
To: amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxx
Message-ID:
<CA+uWPL2LqQb8Hi08rX29YDoY50_QtTeAJhbxV5Q_jAa1XtNhYA@xxxx.xxxxx.xxx>
Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1
A local TV station, WBIR produced a nice story about ARISSat launch today
and its potential for STEM education.
View at
http://www.wbir.com/news/article/178784/2/STEM-education-reaches-new-heights
73,
Gould
Sent from my iPad
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Message: 8
Date: Thu, 04 Aug 2011 14:45:40 +0200
From: Andre v Schaijk <pe1rdw@xxxxx.xxx>
Subject: [amsat-bb] Re: ARISSAS-1 report 09h40UTC Xpndr ON
To: amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxx
Message-ID: <4E3A9474.9030200@xxxxx.xxx>
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Op 4-8-2011 11:58, Andre' v Deventer schreef:
> Just worked thru the Lin xpndr.
> CW Bcn strong but return thru xpndr weak but copy 100%
> FM sigs very strong and good SSTV pic
>
> 73
> andre ZS2BK
>
One advantage of the weak but useable uplink, it will be much less
likely that high erp stations will overload the transponder.
73 Andre PE1RDW
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Message: 9
Date: Thu, 04 Aug 2011 11:20:05 +0200
From: Thomas Frey <th.frey@xxxxxxx.xx>
Subject: [amsat-bb] Re: [eu-amsat] Re: ARISSat-1 deployment time
correction
To: eu-amsat@xxxxxxxxxxx.xxx
Cc: amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxx
Message-ID: <4E3A6445.40701@xxxxxxx.xx>
Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1; format=flowed
Luc Leblanc schrieb:
>
>
>>
>>> The ARISSat-1 space craft was deployed from the ISS today at 1443 EDT
(1843 UTC) after a hold based upon questions about the 70cm antenna.
>>>
>>>
> One point i forgot in my previous post
>
> Just to confirm the satellite has been deployed in the very first 10
minutes after the cosmonauts where getting out the air lock not at
> 1443 EDT "NO WAY" something is wrong here!!!
>
>
>
Yes, I can confirm this. The hatch was officially opened at 14:50 UTC
and ARISSat-1 was deployed at 15:07 UTC. I watched NASA-TV yesterday
after 14:00 UTC or 16.00 MESZ. Someone mixed his local time with UTC
or GMT I think.
--
Mit freundlichen Gr?ssen, Regards, 73
Thomas Frey, HB9SKA
______________________________________________________________________
Thomas Frey, Holzgasse 2, CH-5242 Birr, Tel. + Fax: 056 444 93 41
http://home.datacomm.ch/th.frey/
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Message: 10
Date: Thu, 04 Aug 2011 08:38:15 -0800
From: Dale Hershberger <daleh@xxxxxx.xxx>
Subject: [amsat-bb] Arrisat-1 copy in Alaska
To: amsat-bbs <amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxx>
Message-ID: <4E3ACAF7.4020302@xxxxxx.xxx>
Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1; format=flowed
On the 1522 UTC 080411 pass I was able to copy 4 SSTV pictures along with
messages in between. The signal was fading on the last picture due to
LOS so
it was a partial picture from one of the cameras. You could see the
noise bars
on the pictures as the satellite was tumbling.
Battery voltage was 33.17 volts and charging.
Dale/KL7XJ- BP40kl
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Message: 11
Date: Thu, 4 Aug 2011 12:41:56 -0400
From: Martha <martha@xxxxx.xxx>
Subject: [amsat-bb] Re: Information Request
To: Michael Schulz <mschulz@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx.xxx>
Cc: Amsat BB <amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxx>
Message-ID:
<CAPk0USy+j6YS0oy6X2Uqw0uK4L3GF7Cp6ZvbNKX+KAqAtxGJ6Q@xxxx.xxxxx.xxx>
Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1
I forwarded the request for information to Dee. Dee provided accurate
information to the individual. There is no reason to "pick" on him for
trying to
inform this individual of other alternates and, raise money for AMSAT. We
do depend on memberships, donations, etc for our survival. We receive no
grants or funds from other sources. If you believe in what we are doing,
then support AMSAT. If not, do not pick on the messenger.
On Thu, Aug 4, 2011 at 11:45 AM, Michael Schulz
<mschulz@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx.xxx>wrote:
> So what you're saying is that I should use Windows, even though I don't
> want to? I did not know
> that it was mandatory to use a certain OS in order to use the satellites. I
> also did not know that
> purchasing a piece of software was the only way to support AMSAT. Shame on
> me :)
>
> I was just making a suggestion not based on the fact that it's free of
> charge (re-read my mail) but
> based on the fact that Gpredict supports other platforms as Windows.
>
> And no, I don't feel guilty about not using Windows for my shack PC while
> I'm typing this on my Mac.
>
> Have a lovely day.
>
> Mike K5TRI
>
>
> On Aug 4, 2011, at 10:38 AM, Dee wrote:
>
> > And you and Nigel should feel guilty about using the sats that others
> > contribute to and support- Try putting up your own...Don't know what
> > beef you have against those that are trying to get better sats in
> > orbit, but if you continue to omit and not support the facts that they
> > cost money and NEED support, so goes that end of the hobby...I for
> > one, do not wish for this to happen- Different discussion. Go
> > ARRISat-1 !
> > Dee, NB2F
> >
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: amsat-bb-bounces@xxxxx.xxx [mailto:amsat-bb-bounces@xxxxx.xxxx
> > On Behalf Of Michael Schulz
> > Sent: Thursday, August 04, 2011 11:29 AM
> > To: AMSAT BB
> > Subject: [amsat-bb] Re: Information Request
> >
> > You should switch to GPredict it's free (as in freedom) and open
> > source and available
> > for Linux, Mac OS X and Windows.
> >
> > http://gpredict.oz9aec.net/
> >
> > 73 Mike K5TRI
> >
> > On Aug 4, 2011, at 10:21 AM, Nigel A. Gunn, W8IFF/G8IFF wrote:
> >
> >> You should switch to Orbitron.
> >> It's free and you don't have to pay for it.
> >> http://www.stoff.pl/
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >> On 08/04/2011 02:59 PM, Dee wrote:
> >>>
> >>> You should switch to SATPC32 available at the AMSAT website for
> >>> purchase since this is the program AMSAT supports..
> >>
> >> _______________________________________________
> >> 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
> >
>
>
> _______________________________________________
> 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- Martha
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Message: 12
Date: Thu, 04 Aug 2011 12:44:05 -0400
From: Dee <morsesat@xxxxxxxxx.xxx>
Subject: [amsat-bb] Re: Information Request
To: "'Nigel A. Gunn, W8IFF/G8IFF'" <nigel@xxxxx.xxx>, "'Amsat BB'"
<amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxx>
Message-ID: <005e01cc52c5$b9caeaa0$2d60bfe0$@xxxxxxxxx.xxx>
Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii
Nigel,
I only said that to give the hundreds of people that get copied on
this BB to Be mindful that satellites are not put into orbit by the
good graces of commercial entities. It takes some donations. Now, I
do not tell everyone what to do (as accused) but we must become aware
that getting this satellite in orbit took many hours of construction
and sacrifice by our volunteers.
I am a life member too. I do give every chance I can- If I sell
something on Ebay, I donate something to the cause. I am a NJ
coordinator and have spent many hours at hamfests and gave many demo's
and talks to the ham community. I just don't want the AMSAT community
to forget why we exist.
I am also at the booth at the hamvention and love to discuss
membership ideas and necessary ways to export my enthusiasm.
Let's enjoy the sats in place and look for the future to get more up
there.
73,
Dee, NB2F
-----Original Message-----
From: amsat-bb-bounces@xxxxx.xxx [mailto:amsat-bb-bounces@xxxxx.xxxx
On Behalf Of Nigel A. Gunn, W8IFF/G8IFF
Sent: Thursday, August 04, 2011 11:58 AM
To: Amsat BB
Subject: [amsat-bb] Re: Information Request
No guilt.
I paid for InstantTrack, Quicktrack 4 and The Station long before many
current operators were born, have been a life member of Amsat-NA since
1975 and a member of Amsat UK when I lived there.
I must admit, I haven't made a donation to Amsat-NA since this years
Hamvention. I guess that makes me tight fisted.
On 08/04/2011 03:38 PM, Dee wrote:
> And you and Nigel should feel guilty about using the sats that
others
> contribute to and support- Try putting up your own...Don't know
what
> beef you have against those that are trying to get better sats in
> orbit, but if you continue to omit and not support the facts that
they
> cost money and NEED support, so goes that end of the hobby...I for
> one, do not wish for this to happen-
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Message: 13
Date: Thu, 04 Aug 2011 12:46:30 -0400
From: Anthony Monteiro <aa2tx@xxxxxxx.xxx>
Subject: [amsat-bb] Re: Congratulations
To: Robert McGwier <rwmcgwier@xxxxx.xxx>
Cc: amsat bb <amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxx>
Message-ID: <4E3ACCE6.8060901@xxxxxxx.xxx>
Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1; format=flowed
Many Thanks Bob!
73,
Tony AA2TX
---
On 7/31/2011 9:28 AM, Robert McGwier wrote:
> My sincerest congratulations to AMSAT, Tony and his engineering team. A JOB
> WELL DONE.
>
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Message: 14
Date: Thu, 4 Aug 2011 17:05:13 +0000 (UTC)
From: wa4hfn@xxxxxxx.xxx
Subject: [amsat-bb] Portable in EM45
To: AMSAT <amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxx>
Message-ID:
<304334136.76528.1312477513197.JavaMail.root@xxxxxxx.xxxxxxxxxxx.xx.xxxx.xxxxx
xx.xxx>
Content-Type: text/plain; charset=utf-8
I will be on AO27 first pass today and maybe the second from EM45 downtown
Memphis,TN
I will be using the Chinese Wouxun HT 4 watts and the American made Elk
antenna
WA4HFN Damon
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Message: 15
Date: Thu, 4 Aug 2011 12:07:14 -0500
From: Michael Schulz <mschulz@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx.xxx>
Subject: [amsat-bb] Re: Information Request
To: Martha <martha@xxxxx.xxx>
Cc: Amsat BB <amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxx>
Message-ID: <BB6FE685-486A-4BBD-9FA6-B07EF12905B9@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx.xxx>
Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii
Martha,
I don't think anybody has any problems with supporting AMSAT (ok, maybe some
have but there will be always nay sayers :) ).
The messenger got picked upon because of the way the message was delivered.
Evangelizing AMSAT is perfectly fine and it's
great that Dee is passionate about doing so. But that wasn't the issue. At
least not for me.
It's great that with the purchase of Satpc funds go to AMSAT. AFAIK the same
is true for Macdoppler which is also listed on the
AMSAT website. It's just this ignorance of other platforms than Windows that
irked me. And then of course the assumption that just
because someone suggests a different tool that the same person is against
supporting AMSAT. Two completely different things
thrown into one bucket.
Namaste
Mike K5TRI
On Aug 4, 2011, at 11:41 AM, Martha wrote:
> I forwarded the request for information to Dee. Dee provided accurate
information to the individual. There is no reason to "pick" on him for
trying to
> inform this individual of other alternates and, raise money for AMSAT. We
do depend on memberships, donations, etc for our survival. We receive no
grants or funds from other sources. If you believe in what we are doing,
then support AMSAT. If not, do not pick on the messenger.
>
> On Thu, Aug 4, 2011 at 11:45 AM, Michael Schulz
<mschulz@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx.xxx> wrote:
> So what you're saying is that I should use Windows, even though I don't
want to? I did not know
> that it was mandatory to use a certain OS in order to use the satellites.
I also did not know that
> purchasing a piece of software was the only way to support AMSAT. Shame on
me :)
>
> I was just making a suggestion not based on the fact that it's free of
charge (re-read my mail) but
> based on the fact that Gpredict supports other platforms as Windows.
>
> And no, I don't feel guilty about not using Windows for my shack PC while
I'm typing this on my Mac.
>
> Have a lovely day.
>
> Mike K5TRI
>
>
> On Aug 4, 2011, at 10:38 AM, Dee wrote:
>
> > And you and Nigel should feel guilty about using the sats that others
> > contribute to and support- Try putting up your own...Don't know what
> > beef you have against those that are trying to get better sats in
> > orbit, but if you continue to omit and not support the facts that they
> > cost money and NEED support, so goes that end of the hobby...I for
> > one, do not wish for this to happen- Different discussion. Go
> > ARRISat-1 !
> > Dee, NB2F
> >
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: amsat-bb-bounces@xxxxx.xxx [mailto:amsat-bb-bounces@xxxxx.xxxx
> > On Behalf Of Michael Schulz
> > Sent: Thursday, August 04, 2011 11:29 AM
> > To: AMSAT BB
> > Subject: [amsat-bb] Re: Information Request
> >
> > You should switch to GPredict it's free (as in freedom) and open
> > source and available
> > for Linux, Mac OS X and Windows.
> >
> > http://gpredict.oz9aec.net/
> >
> > 73 Mike K5TRI
> >
> > On Aug 4, 2011, at 10:21 AM, Nigel A. Gunn, W8IFF/G8IFF wrote:
> >
> >> You should switch to Orbitron.
> >> It's free and you don't have to pay for it.
> >> http://www.stoff.pl/
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >> On 08/04/2011 02:59 PM, Dee wrote:
> >>>
> >>> You should switch to SATPC32 available at the AMSAT website for
> >>> purchase since this is the program AMSAT supports..
> >>
> >> _______________________________________________
> >> Sent via AMSAT-BB@xxxxx.xxx. Opinions expressed are those of the
> > author.
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> > program!
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Message: 16
Date: Thu, 4 Aug 2011 12:09:47 -0500
From: Michael Schulz <mschulz@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx.xxx>
Subject: [amsat-bb] ARISSAT-1 pass recording over Houston (EM20) at
15:34 UTC
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Here's my recording. Lost it at around 1.5 deg and as you can hear, some
heavy fading. But when the
signal came in, it was loud and clear. Will try the transponder on one of
the next passes.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZWaQwBLmsrI
73 Mike K5TRI
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Message: 17
Date: Thu, 04 Aug 2011 13:12:56 -0400
From: Anthony Monteiro <aa2tx@xxxxxxx.xxx>
Subject: [amsat-bb] Re: SDX works
To: Phil Karn <karn@xxxxxxxx.xxx>
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Hi Phil,
The transponder is on in low-power mode while the
telemetry beacon is on. You only get 30-40 seconds
at a time but if you are quick, you should be able
to make a short contact.
The BPSK seems to be working very well - Thank you for
all your work!
73,
Tony AA2TX
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On 8/4/2011 2:27 AM, Phil Karn wrote:
> On 8/3/11 9:28 PM, Andrew Glasbrenner wrote:
>> I was able to hear myself with as little as 1 watt on the 0425Z pass.
>> Antennas are a M2 CP42 on RHCP up, and a 10 element horizontal yagi
>> down. Sounded VERY good, and cycled on and off with the telemetry. I
>> also managed to grab 2 frames of tlm right after AOS. I have a wav file
>> of the transponder test.
>
> Now *THIS* is the best news I've heard all day since the deployment and
> initial reception reports!!
>
> Perhaps the transponder is disabled in low-power mode during night passes?
>
> Remember this spacecraft is carrying a silver-zinc battery. While
> nominally rechargeable, this type of battery has a very short cycle life
> usually specified in the single digits. This is the reason for the
> conservatism in eclipse operation. Without that battery, the computer
> will regularly reset in eclipse and the spacecraft won't behave nearly
> as well as we'd like.
>
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Message: 18
Date: Thu, 04 Aug 2011 13:17:07 -0400
From: Carl Rimmer W8KRF <w8krf@xxxxx.xxx>
Subject: [amsat-bb] Stop this damn bickering. Have fun!
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That is IMHO. We need constructive posts not this one-up-manship crap.
Has anyone posted any live WAV files anywhere, so we can experiment with
them while waiting for an ARISSat1 pass? I have been able to copy the
BPSK telemetry two times. I am using HRD Sat Tracker and the Doppler is
not keeping up. I have to manually correct for the errors. I am using
the Keps which are on the AMSAT website. I am finding the operating
frequency to be much lower then 145.920. But, also, this was with a 70
degree elevation pass which requires quite a bit of Doppler correction.
And also it is using USB so I guess if I did the math it would be right
on. Whatever...I am having a blast trying to copy it. I even got up
twice in the middle of the night to try it. I want to have a much fun
as I can before the batteries go dead. That is a whole other topic that
may get people bickering. I have the same feeling about the means and
methods as many of you, but airing them here is not going to change a
damn thing. If you all put as much energy in contacting those idiots in
Washington about the mess they are making of our economy, ETC, we might
be better off. Again, that is IMHO.
73,
*Carl W8KRF *
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