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Today's Topics:
1. Re: AMSAT Symposium November 4-6 at San Jose, CA (Stefan Wagener)
2. Re: AMSAT Symposium November 4-6 at San Jose, CA (Gould Smith)
3. SpaceX Passes Critical Design Milestone (B J)
4. SatPC32 version 12.8b is released (Wayne Estes)
5. Galileo Satellite Launch - 1260 MHz (Trevor .)
6. Re: SatPC32 version 12.8b is released (i8cvs)
7. Re: SatPC32 version 12.8b is released (K2AK - Jeff)
8. An interesting DARPA project has been announced for
satellites (Lowell White)
9. Re: SatPC32 version 12.8b is released (Stephen E. Belter)
10. Re: SatPC32 version 12.8b is released (Mark L. Hammond)
11. Re: SatPC32 version 12.8b is released (Dee)
12. Re: SatPC32 version 12.8b is released (George Henry)
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Message: 1
Date: Thu, 20 Oct 2011 14:28:42 -0500
From: Stefan Wagener <wageners@xxxxx.xxx>
To: "Barry A. Baines" <bbaines@xxx.xxx>
Cc: Alan Bowker <abowker@xxxxxxx.xxx>, Amsat BB <amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxx>
Subject: [amsat-bb] Re: AMSAT Symposium November 4-6 at San Jose, CA
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Just wondering, when will the presentation schedule be made available
(titles, author etc.)
Thanks, Stefan
On Thu, Oct 20, 2011 at 1:21 PM, Barry A. Baines <bbaines@xxx.xxx> wrote:
> Time is quickly approaching for the upcoming AMSAT Symposium to be held
November 4-6. ?This year's Symposium marks the 50th anniversary of the
launch of the first amateur radio satellite into space. ? The Symposium is
being held in San Jose, CA which is the home of Project OSCAR, the
organization that built amateur radio's first satellite. ?As part of our
commemoration, the ARRL is bringing an OSCAR 1 prototype which has been
refurbished to help highlight this significant milestone. Our banquet
speaker, Lance Ginner, K6GSJ was a member of the team that built OSCAR 1;
?he subsequently was involved with a number of follow-on amateur radio
satellite projects. ?Lance's presentation promises to be a fascinating look
at the early days of amateur radio in space as well as perhaps some lessons
learned.
>
> Along with recognizing this significant milestone, the Symposium is an
excellent opportunity to learn about the success of ARISSat-1 as well as
AMSAT's latest project, Fox and the steps that we're taking to continue to
keep amateur radio in space. ?There are some excellent presentations
scheduled that will cover the gamut from satellite engineering to satellite
operations to education outreach. ?This year's "Proceedings of the AMSAT-NA
Space Symposium and Annual Meeting", which is provided to every Symposium
attendee contains 21 papers and is over 250 pages in length. ?While not all
papers will be presented, there are also several presentations scheduled to
be presented where the material was not finished in time for publication.
>
> Along with the outstanding materials presented, Symposium offers a great
opportunity to meet the AMSAT leadership (the Board of Directors members as
well as Senior Officers), other satellite enthusiasts, and interact with our
volunteers who are involved with our engineering projects. Symposium is both
a presentation/educational opportunity as well as ?a social event.
>
> If you haven't yet registered for this year's Symposium, please consider
joining us. ?Details on the Symposium and registering can be found at:
?http://www.amsat.org/amsat-new/symposium/2011/index.php ?Please note that
deadline for taking advantage of the block or rooms that AMSAT has reserved
expires on October 24, so time is indeed running out for making your
arrangements. ?The last time that AMSAT held a Symposium in California was
in 2006; ?this may be the best chance for AMSAT members and others living on
the West Coast to participate in a Symposium and have direct interaction
with the AMSAT leadership for some time. ? Hopefully, those of you living in
the Bay Area will take full advantage of this opportunity. Alan Bowker,
WA6DNR and his team have done a great job preparing for an outstanding
weekend in San Jose.
>
> See ya in San Jose!
>
> Barry Baines, WD4ASW
> President-AMSAT
>
> _______________________________________________
> 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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>
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Message: 2
Date: Thu, 20 Oct 2011 19:19:31 -0400
From: "Gould Smith" <gouldsmi@xxxxxxxxx.xxx>
To: "Stefan Wagener" <wageners@xxxxx.xxx>, "Barry A. Baines"
<bbaines@xxx.xxx>
Cc: Alan Bowker <abowker@xxxxxxx.xxx>, Amsat BB <amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxx>
Subject: [amsat-bb] Re: AMSAT Symposium November 4-6 at San Jose, CA
Message-ID: <CC36EF5E04C54F17AD7CBA1FAB524BAD@xxxxxxx>
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Hi Stefan,
I am working on it. Should be available this weekend.
73,
Gould
-----Original Message-----
From: Stefan Wagener
Sent: Thursday, October 20, 2011 3:28 PM
To: Barry A. Baines
Cc: Alan Bowker ; Amsat BB
Subject: [amsat-bb] Re: AMSAT Symposium November 4-6 at San Jose, CA
Just wondering, when will the presentation schedule be made available
(titles, author etc.)
Thanks, Stefan
On Thu, Oct 20, 2011 at 1:21 PM, Barry A. Baines <bbaines@xxx.xxx> wrote:
> Time is quickly approaching for the upcoming AMSAT Symposium to be held
> November 4-6. This year's Symposium marks the 50th anniversary of the
> launch of the first amateur radio satellite into space. The Symposium is
> being held in San Jose, CA which is the home of Project OSCAR, the
> organization that built amateur radio's first satellite. As part of our
> commemoration, the ARRL is bringing an OSCAR 1 prototype which has been
> refurbished to help highlight this significant milestone. Our banquet
> speaker, Lance Ginner, K6GSJ was a member of the team that built OSCAR 1;
> he subsequently was involved with a number of follow-on amateur radio
> satellite projects. Lance's presentation promises to be a fascinating
> look at the early days of amateur radio in space as well as perhaps some
> lessons learned.
>
> Along with recognizing this significant milestone, the Symposium is an
> excellent opportunity to learn about the success of ARISSat-1 as well as
> AMSAT's latest project, Fox and the steps that we're taking to continue to
> keep amateur radio in space. There are some excellent presentations
> scheduled that will cover the gamut from satellite engineering to
> satellite operations to education outreach. This year's "Proceedings of
> the AMSAT-NA Space Symposium and Annual Meeting", which is provided to
> every Symposium attendee contains 21 papers and is over 250 pages in
> length. While not all papers will be presented, there are also several
> presentations scheduled to be presented where the material was not
> finished in time for publication.
>
> Along with the outstanding materials presented, Symposium offers a great
> opportunity to meet the AMSAT leadership (the Board of Directors members
> as well as Senior Officers), other satellite enthusiasts, and interact
> with our volunteers who are involved with our engineering projects.
> Symposium is both a presentation/educational opportunity as well as a
> social event.
>
> If you haven't yet registered for this year's Symposium, please consider
> joining us. Details on the Symposium and registering can be found at:
> http://www.amsat.org/amsat-new/symposium/2011/index.php Please note that
> deadline for taking advantage of the block or rooms that AMSAT has
> reserved expires on October 24, so time is indeed running out for making
> your arrangements. The last time that AMSAT held a Symposium in
> California was in 2006; this may be the best chance for AMSAT members and
> others living on the West Coast to participate in a Symposium and have
> direct interaction with the AMSAT leadership for some time. Hopefully,
> those of you living in the Bay Area will take full advantage of this
> opportunity. Alan Bowker, WA6DNR and his team have done a great job
> preparing for an outstanding weekend in San Jose.
>
> See ya in San Jose!
>
> Barry Baines, WD4ASW
> President-AMSAT
>
> _______________________________________________
> 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: 3
Date: Fri, 21 Oct 2011 00:28:39 +0000
From: B J <va6bmj@xxxxx.xxx>
To: amsat-bb <amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxx>
Subject: [amsat-bb] SpaceX Passes Critical Design Milestone
Message-ID:
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http://www.spacex.com/press.php?page=20111020
73s
Bernhard VA6BMJ @ DO33FL
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Message: 4
Date: Fri, 21 Oct 2011 00:27:46 -0700
From: Wayne Estes <w9ae@xxxxxxx.xxx>
To: amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxx
Subject: [amsat-bb] SatPC32 version 12.8b is released
Message-ID: <4EA11EF2.30108@xxxxxxx.xxx>
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SatPC32 version 12.8b is available for download at
http://www.dk1tb.de/downloadeng.htm
The main SatPC32 program window now displays more information such as
the date of the Keplerian elements file in use.
Before upgrading your SatPC32 installation, be sure to use the new
program (in the ZIP file) to backup your user configuration. The
upgrade erases all previous user configurations, but the new program
will restore your configurations after upgrading.
The download is a demo version that requires users to enter their
lat/lon each time the program is started. To make the program fully
functional, enter your existing registration code or purchase a
registration code from the AMSAT web site:
http://www.amsat-na.com/store/category.php?c=Software
DK1TB, the author of SatPC32 has donated the software to AMSAT. All
sales of SatPC32 are used to support AMSAT.
Here are the changes described in the What's New file:
1. SatPC32, SatPC32ISS, Wisat32 and SuM now support rotor control of the
M2 RC-2800 rotor system.
2. The CAT control functions of SatPC32, SatPC32ISS and Wisat32 have
been expanded. The programs now provide CAT control of the new Icom
transceiver IC-9100.
3. The main windows of SatPC32 and SatPC32ISS have been slightly changed
to make them clearer. With window size W3 the world map can be stretched
(only SatPC32).
4. The accuracy of the rotor positions can now be adjusted for the
particular rotor controller. SatPC32 therefore can output the rotor
positions with 0, 1 or 2 decimals. Corrections of the antenna positions
can automatically be saved. In previous versions that had to be done
manually.
5. The tool 'DataBackup' has been added. The tool allows users to save
the SatPC32 program data via mouse click and to restore them if
necessary. After the program has been configured for the user's
equipment the settings should be saved with 'DataBackup'. If problems
occur later, the program can easily restore the working configuration.
6. The rotor interfaces IF-100, FODTrack, RifPC and KCT require the
kerneldriver IOPort.SYS to be installed. Since it is a 32-bit driver it
will not work on 64-bit Windows systems. On such systems the driver can
cause error messages.To prevent such messages the driver can now
optionally be deactivated.
7. SuM now outputs a DDE string with azimuth and elevation, that can be
evaluated by client programs. Some demo files show how to program and
configure the client.
73,
Wayne Estes W9AE
Oakland, Oregon, USA, CN83ik
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Message: 5
Date: Fri, 21 Oct 2011 11:48:12 +0100 (BST)
From: "Trevor ." <m5aka@xxxxx.xx.xx>
To: amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxx
Subject: [amsat-bb] Galileo Satellite Launch - 1260 MHz
Message-ID:
<1319194092.70265.YahooMailClassic@xxxxxxxx.xxxx.xxx.xxxxx.xxx>
Content-Type: text/plain; charset=utf-8
Two Galileo satellites have been put into orbit from the Russian Soyuz
launch facility at Kourou in the Caribbean.
They will transmit a broadband signal across 1260-1300 MHz that will raise
the noise floor. They may also raise questions regarding long-term Amateur
access to 1260-1300 MHz if consumer devices using that Galileo downlink were
to come into widespread use.
About 6 years ago Peter G3LTF looked at the potential interference to
Galileo From 23cm Amateur Radio operations, you can read his thoughts here:
http://www.southgatearc.org/articles/galileo.htm
73 Trevor M5AKA
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Message: 6
Date: Fri, 21 Oct 2011 14:09:45 +0200
From: "i8cvs" <domenico.i8cvs@xxx.xx>
To: "Wayne Estes" <w9ae@xxxxxxx.xxx>, "Amsat - BBs"
<amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxx>
Subject: [amsat-bb] Re: SatPC32 version 12.8b is released
Message-ID: <000901cc8fea$53537780$0401a8c0@xxxxxx>
Content-Type: text/plain; charset="iso-8859-1"
----- Original Message -----
From: "Wayne Estes" <w9ae@xxxxxxx.xxx>
To: <amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxx>
Sent: Friday, October 21, 2011 9:27 AM
Subject: [amsat-bb] SatPC32 version 12.8b is released
> SatPC32 version 12.8b is available for download at
> http://www.dk1tb.de/downloadeng.htm
>
://www.amsat-na.com/store/category.php?c=Software
>
> DK1TB, the author of SatPC32 has donated the software to AMSAT. All
> sales of SatPC32 are used to support AMSAT.
>
> 73,
> Wayne Estes W9AE
> Oakland, Oregon, USA, CN83ik
Hi Wayne ,W9AE
To support what AMSAT ? AMSAT-DL to help for P3E or AMSAT-NA
to help for very small the FM Microsat or Cubesat ?
73" de
i8CVS Domenico
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Message: 7
Date: Fri, 21 Oct 2011 05:32:24 -0700
From: "K2AK - Jeff" <k2ak@xxxx.xxx>
To: "'Wayne Estes'" <w9ae@xxxxxxx.xxx>, <amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxx>
Subject: [amsat-bb] Re: SatPC32 version 12.8b is released
Message-ID: <000901cc8fed$7ca1ee70$75e5cb50$@xxxx.xxx>
Content-Type: text/plain; charset="US-ASCII"
Thanks Wayne,
I appreciate the heads up. Downloaded the file (used the backup utility)
then upgraded (from a to b) in a couple minutes including the restoring of
the configuration.
73 de Jeff
K2AK
DM41
-----Original Message-----
From: amsat-bb-bounces@xxxxx.xxx [mailto:amsat-bb-bounces@xxxxx.xxxx On
Behalf Of Wayne Estes
Sent: Friday, October 21, 2011 12:28 AM
To: amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxx
Subject: [amsat-bb] SatPC32 version 12.8b is released
SatPC32 version 12.8b is available for download at
http://www.dk1tb.de/downloadeng.htm
The main SatPC32 program window now displays more information such as the
date of the Keplerian elements file in use.
Before upgrading your SatPC32 installation, be sure to use the new program
(in the ZIP file) to backup your user configuration. The upgrade erases all
previous user configurations, but the new program will restore your
configurations after upgrading.
The download is a demo version that requires users to enter their lat/lon
each time the program is started. To make the program fully functional,
enter your existing registration code or purchase a registration code from
the AMSAT web site:
http://www.amsat-na.com/store/category.php?c=Software
DK1TB, the author of SatPC32 has donated the software to AMSAT. All sales
of SatPC32 are used to support AMSAT.
Here are the changes described in the What's New file:
1. SatPC32, SatPC32ISS, Wisat32 and SuM now support rotor control of the
M2 RC-2800 rotor system.
2. The CAT control functions of SatPC32, SatPC32ISS and Wisat32 have been
expanded. The programs now provide CAT control of the new Icom transceiver
IC-9100.
3. The main windows of SatPC32 and SatPC32ISS have been slightly changed to
make them clearer. With window size W3 the world map can be stretched (only
SatPC32).
4. The accuracy of the rotor positions can now be adjusted for the
particular rotor controller. SatPC32 therefore can output the rotor
positions with 0, 1 or 2 decimals. Corrections of the antenna positions can
automatically be saved. In previous versions that had to be done manually.
5. The tool 'DataBackup' has been added. The tool allows users to save the
SatPC32 program data via mouse click and to restore them if necessary. After
the program has been configured for the user's equipment the settings should
be saved with 'DataBackup'. If problems occur later, the program can easily
restore the working configuration.
6. The rotor interfaces IF-100, FODTrack, RifPC and KCT require the
kerneldriver IOPort.SYS to be installed. Since it is a 32-bit driver it will
not work on 64-bit Windows systems. On such systems the driver can cause
error messages.To prevent such messages the driver can now optionally be
deactivated.
7. SuM now outputs a DDE string with azimuth and elevation, that can be
evaluated by client programs. Some demo files show how to program and
configure the client.
73,
Wayne Estes W9AE
Oakland, Oregon, USA, CN83ik
_______________________________________________
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
------------------------------
Message: 8
Date: Fri, 21 Oct 2011 07:34:40 -0500
From: "Lowell White" <whiteld@xxx.xxx>
To: "Amsat - BBs" <amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxx>
Subject: [amsat-bb] An interesting DARPA project has been announced
for satellites
Message-ID: <617PJumhO8416S03.1319200480@xxxxx.xxx.xxx.xxx>
Content-Type: text/plain; charset=UTF-8
I am posting this information with hopes that the opportunity it may represent
could be of help to AMSAT members as well as possibly to AMSAT at large. I'm
not posting it to launch endless debates but to raise hopes that there is
indeed a need for folks with our (collective) types of skills and potential to
advance the technology (i.e. the state of the art) for Amateur purposes. Since
commercial and/or government involvement (funding, etc) is often needed for
new technologies to flourish prior to the technology designs, and even 'scraps
and leftovers' being re-purposed for Amateur use, it seemed germane.
Kind regards & 73,
Lowell
K9LDW
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DARPA... Seeking Interested Performers For Phoenix Program...
[SatNews] Innovators are now being sought for DARPA satellite servicing
technology programs.
More than $300 billion worth of satellites are estimated to be in the
geosynchronous orbit (GEO?22,000 miles above the Earth). Many of these
satellites have been retired due to normal end of useful life, obsolescence or
failure; yet many still have valuable components, such as antennas, that could
last much longer than the life of the satellite. When satellites in GEO
?retire,? they are put into a GEO disposal or ?graveyard? orbit. That
graveyard potentially holds tens to more than a hundred retired satellites
that have components that could be repurposed ? with the willing knowledge
and sanction of the satellite?s owner. Today, DoD deploys new, replacement
satellites at high cost?one of the primary drivers of the high cost is the
launch costs, which is dependent on the weight and volume of antennas. The
repurposing of existing, retired antennas from the graveyard represents a
potential for significant cost savings.
DARPA?s Phoenix program seeks to develop technologies to cooperatively
harvest and re-use valuable components from retired, nonworking satellites in
GEO and demonstrate the ability to create new space systems at greatly reduced
cost. ?If this program is successful, space debris becomes space
resource,? said DARPA Director, Regina E. Dugan. This concept will require
diverse expertise from the international and nontraditional space communities.
For example, today?s ground-based robotics systems allow surgeons to perform
telesurgery on a patient thousands of miles away, and advanced remote imaging
systems used for offshore drilling view the ocean floor thousands of feet
underwater. These types of capabilities, if re-engineered for zero gravity,
high-vacuum and harsh radiation, could be used in space to allow the
repurposing of valuable antennas from retired GEO satellites.
?Satellites in GEO are not designed to be disassembled or repaired, so
it?s not a matter of simply removing some nuts and bolts,? said David
Barnhart, DARPA program manager. ?This requires new remote imaging and
robotics technology and special tools to grip, cut, and modify complex
systems, since existing joints are usually molded or welded. Another challenge
is developing new remote operating procedures to hold two parts together so a
third robotic ?hand? can join them with a third part, such as a fastener,
all in zero gravity. For a person operating such robotics, the complexity is
similar to trying to assemble via remote control multiple Legos at the same
time while looking through a telescope.?
To optimally use those repurposed assets, the Phoenix program will develop
low-cost, scalable electronics and structural modules that would allow
localized control and communication with each other and a master satellite,
ala DARPA?s System F6, that together harnesses the repurposed antennas.
Phoenix specifically seeks technologies for developing a new class of small
?satlets,? or nanosatellites, which can be sent more economically to the
GEO region through existing ride-along services with commercial satellite
launches and then robotically attached to the antenna of a nonfunctional
cooperating satellite to essentially create a new space system. The
nanosatellites may leverage the technologies, infrastructure, protocols and
architecture developed within the ongoing System F6 program.
Technical expertise is sought to design a payload orbital delivery system, or
PODS, to safely house the satlets when they are launched aboard a commercial
satellite. A separate on-orbit ?tender,? or satellite servicing station,
is planned to be launched into GEO. Once the tender arrives on-orbit, the PODS
would be released from its ride-along host and linked with the tender to
become part of the satellite servicing station?s ?tool belt.? The tender
plans to be equipped with grasping mechanical arms and remote vision systems
to remove components and satlets from the PODS using unique space tools to be
developed in the program.
Critical to the success of the Phoenix program is active participation from
both U.S. and international communities involved in vital technical areas such
as:
-Radiation tolerant microelectronics and memory storage
-Distributed wireless mobile platform solutions for ad hoc connectivity and
control
-Industrial electronic control systems
-Terrestrial microminiature guidance and control measurement units
-Industrial robotics end effectors and tool changeout mechanisms and
techniques
-Computer-assisted medical robotics microsurgical telepresence, tools and
imaging
-Remote underwater imaging/vision technologies used in the offshore oil and
gas drilling industry
-Terrestrial manufacturing of high volume microelectronics and computer data
storage
-Terrestrial thermal management design technology of electronic devices and
systems
-Low-cost industrial manufacturing of high-volume sheet metal and other
structural materials
-Additive manufacturing on various structural materials
DARPA will host two upcoming industry days in November 2011 for interested
performers.
Source: http://www.satnews.com/cgi-bin/story.cgi
###
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Message: 9
Date: Fri, 21 Oct 2011 08:40:19 -0400
From: "Stephen E. Belter" <seb@xxxxxx.xxx>
To: i8cvs <domenico.i8cvs@xxx.xx>, Wayne Estes <w9ae@xxxxxxx.xxx>,
Amsat - BBs <amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxx>
Subject: [amsat-bb] Re: SatPC32 version 12.8b is released
Message-ID:
<51668A33220E754EABE6583357ECEE2D7A106BC8@xxxxxxxx.xxxxxx.xxxxx>
Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii"
Domenico,
You can purchase the registration key from AMSAT-DL, AMSAT-NA, and AMSAT-UK;
this is explained on the SatPC32 web site. The money collected goes to that
AMSAT.
In your case, you should purchase the registration key from AMSAT-DL to
support AMSAT-DL's P3E.
73, Steve N9IP
--
-----Original Message-----
From: amsat-bb-bounces@xxxxx.xxx [mailto:amsat-bb-bounces@xxxxx.xxxx On
Behalf Of i8cvs
Sent: Friday, October 21, 2011 8:10 AM
To: Wayne Estes; Amsat - BBs
Subject: [amsat-bb] Re: SatPC32 version 12.8b is released
----- Original Message -----
From: "Wayne Estes" <w9ae@xxxxxxx.xxx>
To: <amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxx>
Sent: Friday, October 21, 2011 9:27 AM
Subject: [amsat-bb] SatPC32 version 12.8b is released
> SatPC32 version 12.8b is available for download at
> http://www.dk1tb.de/downloadeng.htm
>
://www.amsat-na.com/store/category.php?c=Software
>
> DK1TB, the author of SatPC32 has donated the software to AMSAT. All
> sales of SatPC32 are used to support AMSAT.
>
> 73,
> Wayne Estes W9AE
> Oakland, Oregon, USA, CN83ik
Hi Wayne ,W9AE
To support what AMSAT ? AMSAT-DL to help for P3E or AMSAT-NA to help for
very small the FM Microsat or Cubesat ?
73" de
i8CVS Domenico
_______________________________________________
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: Fri, 21 Oct 2011 08:55:59 -0400
From: "Mark L. Hammond" <marklhammond@xxxxx.xxx>
To: Amsat - BBs <amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxx>
Subject: [amsat-bb] Re: SatPC32 version 12.8b is released
Message-ID:
<CAPRXzyrtTbVBfzAaFB-r2pJModGhx5mjsfyBZT8WtLuZzk8z5A@xxxx.xxxxx.xxx>
Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1
I did the backup/upgrade without a problem. The additional
information on the main screen looks helpful. Thanks, Erich!
One observation about "upgrading" from a prior version---when you
restore the data, on the "Programs Menu" you will lose the new
additions of the links to the DataBackup (and Timesynch) programs.
This is mentioned in the "What's New.txt" file as follows:
5. The tool 'DataBackup' has been added to the list of programs
that can be started from the SatPC32 menu 'Programs'."
I realized the programs listed in the "Programs" menu are user
configurable, so it's no big deal. Just an FYI.
73,
Mark N8MH
On Fri, Oct 21, 2011 at 8:32 AM, K2AK - Jeff <k2ak@xxxx.xxx> wrote:
> Thanks Wayne,
>
> I appreciate the heads up. Downloaded the file (used the backup utility)
> then upgraded (from a to b) in a couple minutes including the restoring of
> the configuration.
>
> 73 de Jeff
> K2AK
> DM41
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: amsat-bb-bounces@xxxxx.xxx [mailto:amsat-bb-bounces@xxxxx.xxxx On
> Behalf Of Wayne Estes
> Sent: Friday, October 21, 2011 12:28 AM
> To: amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxx
> Subject: [amsat-bb] SatPC32 version 12.8b is released
>
> SatPC32 version 12.8b is available for download at
> http://www.dk1tb.de/downloadeng.htm
>
> The main SatPC32 program window now displays more information such as the
> date of the Keplerian elements file in use.
>
> Before upgrading your SatPC32 installation, be sure to use the new program
> (in the ZIP file) to backup your user configuration. ?The upgrade erases all
> previous user configurations, but the new program will restore your
> configurations after upgrading.
>
> The download is a demo version that requires users to enter their lat/lon
> each time the program is started. ?To make the program fully functional,
> enter your existing registration code or purchase a registration code from
> the AMSAT web site:
> http://www.amsat-na.com/store/category.php?c=Software
>
> DK1TB, the author of SatPC32 has donated the software to AMSAT. ?All sales
> of SatPC32 are used to support AMSAT.
>
> Here are the changes described in the What's New file:
>
> 1. SatPC32, SatPC32ISS, Wisat32 and SuM now support rotor control of the
> M2 RC-2800 rotor system.
>
> 2. The CAT control functions of SatPC32, SatPC32ISS and Wisat32 have been
> expanded. The programs now provide CAT control of the new Icom transceiver
> IC-9100.
>
> 3. The main windows of SatPC32 and SatPC32ISS have been slightly changed to
> make them clearer. With window size W3 the world map can be stretched (only
> SatPC32).
>
> 4. The accuracy of the rotor positions can now be adjusted for the
> particular rotor controller. SatPC32 therefore can output the rotor
> positions with 0, 1 or 2 decimals. Corrections of the antenna positions can
> automatically be saved. In previous versions that had to be done manually.
>
> 5. The tool 'DataBackup' has been added. The tool allows users to save the
> SatPC32 program data via mouse click and to restore them if necessary. After
> the program has been configured for the user's equipment the settings should
> be saved with 'DataBackup'. If problems occur later, the program can easily
> restore the working configuration.
>
> 6. The rotor interfaces IF-100, FODTrack, RifPC and KCT require the
> kerneldriver IOPort.SYS to be installed. Since it is a 32-bit driver it will
> not work on 64-bit Windows systems. On such systems the driver can cause
> error messages.To prevent such messages the driver can now optionally be
> deactivated.
>
> 7. SuM now outputs a DDE string with azimuth and elevation, that can be
> evaluated by client programs. Some demo files show how to program and
> configure the client.
>
> 73,
> Wayne Estes W9AE
> Oakland, Oregon, USA, CN83ik
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Message: 11
Date: Fri, 21 Oct 2011 11:51:40 -0400
From: Dee <morsesat@xxxxxxxxx.xxx>
To: "'Wayne Estes'" <w9ae@xxxxxxx.xxx>, amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxx
Subject: [amsat-bb] Re: SatPC32 version 12.8b is released
Message-ID: <002e01cc9009$537c6b30$fa754190$@xxxxxxxxx.xxx>
Wayne,
A question everyone will ask me now that this new version is
available.. Do I have to pay for the upgrade? I purchased
SATPC32 from an AMSAT rep at a flea market and it didn't come
with a code to be put in to make it work... When I run the
program-it says "registered" and is fully functional..
Maybe you know if this is the case, Wayne. Martha is not in
today.
73,
Dee, NB2F
-----Original Message-----
From: amsat-bb-bounces@xxxxx.xxx
[mailto:amsat-bb-bounces@xxxxx.xxxx On Behalf Of Wayne Estes
Sent: Friday, October 21, 2011 3:28 AM
To: amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxx
Subject: [amsat-bb] SatPC32 version 12.8b is released
SatPC32 version 12.8b is available for download at
http://www.dk1tb.de/downloadeng.htm
The main SatPC32 program window now displays more information
such as the date of the Keplerian elements file in use.
Before upgrading your SatPC32 installation, be sure to use the
new program (in the ZIP file) to backup your user
configuration. The upgrade erases all previous user
configurations, but the new program will restore your
configurations after upgrading.
The download is a demo version that requires users to enter
their lat/lon each time the program is started. To make the
program fully functional, enter your existing registration
code or purchase a registration code from the AMSAT web site:
http://www.amsat-na.com/store/category.php?c=Software
DK1TB, the author of SatPC32 has donated the software to
AMSAT. All sales of SatPC32 are used to support AMSAT.
Here are the changes described in the What's New file:
1. SatPC32, SatPC32ISS, Wisat32 and SuM now support rotor
control of the
M2 RC-2800 rotor system.
2. The CAT control functions of SatPC32, SatPC32ISS and
Wisat32 have been expanded. The programs now provide CAT
control of the new Icom transceiver IC-9100.
3. The main windows of SatPC32 and SatPC32ISS have been
slightly changed to make them clearer. With window size W3 the
world map can be stretched (only SatPC32).
4. The accuracy of the rotor positions can now be adjusted for
the particular rotor controller. SatPC32 therefore can output
the rotor positions with 0, 1 or 2 decimals. Corrections of
the antenna positions can automatically be saved. In previous
versions that had to be done manually.
5. The tool 'DataBackup' has been added. The tool allows users
to save the SatPC32 program data via mouse click and to
restore them if necessary. After the program has been
configured for the user's equipment the settings should be
saved with 'DataBackup'. If problems occur later, the program
can easily restore the working configuration.
6. The rotor interfaces IF-100, FODTrack, RifPC and KCT
require the kerneldriver IOPort.SYS to be installed. Since it
is a 32-bit driver it will not work on 64-bit Windows systems.
On such systems the driver can cause error messages.To prevent
such messages the driver can now optionally be deactivated.
7. SuM now outputs a DDE string with azimuth and elevation,
that can be evaluated by client programs. Some demo files show
how to program and configure the client.
73,
Wayne Estes W9AE
Oakland, Oregon, USA, CN83ik
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Message: 12
Date: Fri, 21 Oct 2011 09:09:37 -0700 (PDT)
From: George Henry <ka3hsw@xxx.xxx>
To: Dee <morsesat@xxxxxxxxx.xxx>, Wayne Estes <w9ae@xxxxxxx.xxx>,
amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxx
Subject: [amsat-bb] Re: SatPC32 version 12.8b is released
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The registration code can be found on the 4th line of the file UserDaten.txt,
either in c:\documents and settings\owner\application data\SatPC32 (XP) or
c:\Users\owner\AppData\Roaming\SatPC32 (Vista/Win7) where "owner" is your
username.
George, KA3HSW
----- Original Message ----
> From: Dee <morsesat@xxxxxxxxx.xxx>
> To: Wayne Estes <w9ae@xxxxxxx.xxx>; amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxx
> Sent: Fri, October 21, 2011 10:51:40 AM
> Subject: [amsat-bb] Re: SatPC32 version 12.8b is released
>
> Wayne,
> A question everyone will ask me now that this new version is
> available.. Do I have to pay for the upgrade? I purchased
> SATPC32 from an AMSAT rep at a flea market and it didn't come
> with a code to be put in to make it work... When I run the
> program-it says "registered" and is fully functional..
> Maybe you know if this is the case, Wayne. Martha is not in
> today.
>
> 73,
> Dee, NB2F
>
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