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Today's Topics:
1. VE3NML works on STRaND solar cells (Trevor .)
2. Software must have list (Andrew Glasbrenner)
3. Re: Software must have list (Jim Sanford)
4. ANS-232 AMSAT News Service Weekly Bulletins (Lee McLamb)
5. Re: Software must have list (Ronald Nutter)
6. Re: Software must have list (Greg D)
7. Re: Software must have list (Tony Langdon)
8. ISS (Kevin Deane)
9. Antenna (ld.lucas@xxxxxxxx.xxxx
10. N-connectors (H. Vordenbaum)
11. Re: Software must have list (Alan P. Biddle)
12. Re: Software must have list (N0JY)
13. So50 Ao27 UK Operation (mm0kjg)
14. Re: Antenna (Greg D)
15. Re: Software must have list (ted)
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Message: 1
Date: Sat, 18 Aug 2012 21:13:49 +0100 (BST)
From: "Trevor ." <m5aka@xxxxx.xx.xx>
To: amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxx
Subject: [amsat-bb] VE3NML works on STRaND solar cells
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There will be a presentation on the STRaND-1 satellite at the AMSAT-UK
International Space Colloquium being held at the Holiday Inn, Guildford, GU2
7XZ, England on September 15-16.
VE3NML works on STRaND solar cells
http://www.uk.amsat.org/?p=9712
Also on the AMSAT-UK site
JURBAN Team Aim for the Moon
http://www.uk.amsat.org/?p=9704
Video of Space Jam 6 ISS Contact
http://www.uk.amsat.org/?p=9699
73 Trevor M5AKA
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Message: 2
Date: Sat, 18 Aug 2012 16:50:52 -0400
From: Andrew Glasbrenner <glasbrenner@xxxxxxxxxx.xxx>
To: Amsat-BB <amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxx>
Subject: [amsat-bb] Software must have list
Message-ID: <5030002C.8040206@xxxxxxxxxx.xxx>
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So my 4 yr old XP shack computer is in critical care right now, and I
have a new quad core Win 7 HP that I'm setting up today. So far I've
downloaded and installed:
SatPC32 (still working on the speech error problem)
MixW 3
HDR 5.sumthing
Spectravue
next up is WSJT
What must have ham radio programs, especially satellite/vhf/uhf, do you
have and recommend?
73, Drew KO4MA
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Message: 3
Date: Sat, 18 Aug 2012 20:04:35 -0400
From: Jim Sanford <wb4gcs@xxxxxx.xxx>
To: amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxx
Subject: [amsat-bb] Re: Software must have list
Message-ID: <50302D93.3030505@xxxxxx.xxx>
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Drew:
Here's my list, for what it's worth:
Nova (It does some things better than SatPC32, some not as well -- I
have and use both)
Smith chart program
EZNEC
Some kind of CAD program for doing schematic and other drawings (I use
TurboCAD, mostly because I've used it for over 15 years and found a new
version relatively expensively)
Elsie filter design software (say you want a better diplexer to use 2m
and 70cm radios on the same dual-band antenna, Elsie will let you design
up to 7 or 9 poles)
Obvious office stuff (I use OpenOffice, tho have MS on the laptop for
the rare occasion OO doesn't quite cut it)
Skype -- don't use it often, but nice to have when you want it,
especially with all the time I spend in hotel rooms
A good restore disk creator. I had to buy one for the XP desktop, but
think the Win7 laptop came with it, albeit VERY difficult to find.
Finally, a manual -- continuing the tradition of refusing to provide
user documentation with the product (it's all in the help files -- yeah,
right) I bought Windows 7, the missing manual from O'Reilly. Missing
manual is a series, this is the first one I've bought, and it has been
VERY helpful in figuring out Win7. I hate the new interface (why must
they tinker for the sake of tinkering?!) but I really do like the much
faster boot, awake, and shutdown of Win7 compared to XP (on comparable
processors -- replaced both machines within a month of each other.)
I'll be eager to see others' lists -- probably a WHOLE lot better ideas
out there!
Good luck!
73,
jim
wb4gcs@xxxxx.xxx
On 8/18/2012 4:50 PM, Andrew Glasbrenner wrote:
> So my 4 yr old XP shack computer is in critical care right now, and I
> have a new quad core Win 7 HP that I'm setting up today. So far I've
> downloaded and installed:
>
> SatPC32 (still working on the speech error problem)
> MixW 3
> HDR 5.sumthing
> Spectravue
>
> next up is WSJT
>
> What must have ham radio programs, especially satellite/vhf/uhf, do
> you have and recommend?
>
> 73, Drew KO4MA
> _______________________________________________
> 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: 4
Date: Sat, 18 Aug 2012 20:47:45 -0400
From: Lee McLamb <ku4os@xxx.xx.xxx>
To: amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxx
Subject: [amsat-bb] ANS-232 AMSAT News Service Weekly Bulletins
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AMSAT NEWS SERVICE
ANS-232
ANS is a free, weekly, news and information service of AMSAT North America,
The
Radio Amateur Satellite Corporation. ANS reports on the activities of a
worldwide group of Amateur Radio operators who share an active interest in
designing, building, launching and communicating through analog and digital
Amateur Radio satellites.
Please send any amateur satellite news or reports to:
ans-editor@xxxxx.xxx
In this edition:
* NASA Announcement of the Next CubeSat Launch Initiative
* National Scouting Museum Announces JOTA Contest for ISS Contact
* VQ9JC Activates Diego Garcia on Satellites
* AMSAT at the ARRL New England Convention
* Satellite Shorts From All Over
* ARISS Status - 13 August 2012
SB SAT @ AMSAT $ANS-232.01
ANS-232 AMSAT News Service Weekly Bulletins
AMSAT News Service Bulletin 232.01
From AMSAT HQ SILVER SPRING, MD.
August 19, 2012
To All RADIO AMATEURS
BID: $ANS-232.01
NASA Announcement of the Next CubeSat Launch Initiative
On February 14, 2012 NASA announced that the AMSAT-NA Fox-1 Cube-
sat was selected as one of 33 small satellites to fly as auxiliary
payloads aboard rockets planned to launch in 2013 and 2014 during
their third round of CubeSat Space Mission Candidates.
NASA released the next Announcement of Cubesat Launch Initia-
tive document on August 10, 2012. The CubeSat Launch initiative
(CSLI) provides opportunities for small satellite payloads to fly
on rockets planned for upcoming launches. These CubeSats are flown
as auxiliary payloads on previously planned missions. The NASA
document can be accessed on-line at:
http://tinyurl.com/NASA-CubeSat-Initiative-PDF (www.nasa.gov).
Electronic Proposals may be received until the close date on Novem-
ber 12, 2012 at 4:30 P.M. EST via email to jason.c.crusan@xxxx.xxx.
Proposed CubeSat investigations must be consistent with NASA's Stra-
tegic Plan and the NASA education vision and goals. The research
must address aspects of science, exploration, technology development,
education or operations.
NASA will enter into a collaborative agreement with the selected Cube-
sat development teams to provide integration and other services as
necessary to complete the launch activity. CubeSat developers are res-
ponsible for the development cost of their satellite.
The CubeSat Launch Initiative is open to NASA centers, U.S. not-for-
profit organizations, and accredited U.S. educational organizations.
Participation in the CubeSat Launch Initiative will be contingent
upon selection by NASA and negotiation of an appropriate Agreement
between NASA and the Collaborator.
More information of the NASA CubeSat Launch initiative (CSLI) can be
accessed on the web at:
http://www.nasa.gov/directorates/heo/home/CubeSats_initiative.html
[ANS thanks Jason Crusan at NASA for the above information]
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National Scouting Museum Announces JOTA Contest for ISS Contact
On October 20, 2012, the National Scouting Museum in Irving, Texas
(a suburb of Dallas) will contact an astronaut on the International
Space Station via amateur radio, during the 55th Jamboree On-The-Air
(JOTA).
The National Scouting Museum says they expect as many as 25 partici-
pants will be selected in a competition to speak via amateur radio
with an astronaut in space. The competition is open to all currently
registered Cub Scouts, Boy Scouts, Varsity Scouts, Sea Scouts, and
Venturers who submit the following:
1) Answer the following question: Why should we continue space
exploration? in 100 words or less.
2) Indicate if you have any experience with amateur radio or STEM
(science, technology, engineering, math) subjects, as well as if
you have earned the Astronomy academic belt loop and pin for Cub
Scouts, the Space Exploration and/or the Astronomy merit badges,
and any other special interests and training related to amateur
radio, STEM, or space.
Scouts must send their response by e-mail to nsmuseum@xxxxxxxx.xxx
before 11:59 p.m., Friday, September 15, 2012 for their chance to be
selected to participate in this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.
Scouts who enter should be capable of getting to Irving, Texas for
JOTA but that should mean most of Texas, Oklahoma, western Louisiana,
and Arkansas.
[ANS thanks Tom Schuessler, N5HYP, Scout Radio Coordinator, Irving
Amateur Radio Club for the above information]
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VQ9JC Activates Diego Garcia on Satellites
A news item in the Ohio/Penn DX Bulletin No. 1074, dated August 13,
2012, reports Jim Clary, VQ9JC/ND9M, is back on Diego Garcia until
mid-November, 2012. Jim operates through the LEO satellites with an
FT-857 (TX) and FT-817 (RX) for duplex comms. His satellite antenna
is a 5-element Elk log periodic.
The ham shack building on Diego Garcia is closed for maintenance.
Jim operates Field Day style from two recreational parks on the is-
land. His HF antennas are hung from trees and he needs to bring all
of his amateur radio gear with him including the radio, power supply,
antennas, power and coax cables, keyer, laptop, and tools) with him
in two backpacks. Jim's HF rig is an FT-897D (barefoot at 100W) and
single-band dipoles. Most operating will be on CW, with SSB on occa-
sion. Since his two operating spots are outside in public areas, Jim
has to set up the station and then break it down each day, which
further limits his operating time to 1230-1615z on most days. QSL
via ND9M.
All VQ9JC HF operating is from the island, so contacts are valid for
DXCC and other awards. Satellite operating is from both the island
as well as the ship Jim works on. All QSOs made from the ship will
be clearly identified as '/MM' or 'maritime mobile', and the QSLs
will indicate that as well.
On his return voyage home from Diego Garcia to the United States last
year Jim operated shipboard providing maritime mobile satellite con-
tacts from rare ocean grids. No information is available yet about
his return voyage plans for this trip.
[ANS thanks Ohio/Penn DX Bulletin No. 1074 for the above information]
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AMSAT at the ARRL New England Convention
AMSAT will be at the ARRL New England Convention 24-26 August 2012. The
convention will be held at Holiday Inn in Boxborough, Massachusetts. Ernie
Bauer, N1AEW, is leading the booth manning
efforts. A forum session will also be
held from 1000 to noon on Saturday, 25 August,
which will include talks by AMSAT
President Barry Baines, WD4ASW and VP Engineering Tony Monterio, AA2TX.
[ANS thanks Ernie, N1AEW, for the above informaion]
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Satellite Shorts From All Over
+ Check out the "Eclectic Technology" column on page 44 of the August
2012 QST Magazine, by Steve Ford, WB8IMY for an article about the
Fox-1 satellite (and brief mention of AMSAT's accomplishments in
developing small satellites.
+ Some may wish to investigate the free Ham Radio Toolbar for your
web browser by John, G0DPC at: http://www.haminfobar.co.uk/ John
says he provides a completely free download, with no hidden catches.
+ You can see the images sent back from Japan's HORYU-2 amateur sat-
ellite at: http://www.uk.amsat.org/9548 This link also provides
latest mission information and telemetry capture/decoding tools.
The satellite's callsign is JG6YBW and it transmits on 437.375 MHz.
+ In a 20 minute video Korean artist Hojun Song and Donghee Park des-
cribes the Open Source Satellite Initiative amateur radio CubeSat
OSSI-1. This satellite plans to launch on a Soyuz-2-1b rocket from
the Baikonur launch facility in Kazakhstan along with the Bion-M1
and Dove-2 satellites in December, 2012 with an orbit of 575 km by
290 km and 64.9 degrees inclination. It has a beacon in the 145 MHz
band and a data communications transceiver in the 435 MHz band.
Also aboard is a 44 watt LED array to flash Morse Code messages to
observers on Earth. Watch at: http://www.uk.amsat.org/9600
+ This video report will update you with the Mars post-landing check
out and preparations for the rover mission:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=YyodK2g6aok
And, get a personal perspective of the mission from Mark Rober, one
of Curiosity's 3000 developers:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=PCKogFDM3Zg
[ANS thanks everyone for the above information]
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ARISS Status - 13 August 2012
1. Missed Contact with Canada Science and Technology Museum
Canada Science and Technology Museum Summer Day Camps had been scheduled for
an
ARISS contact on Thursday, August 9 via station IK1SLD in Italy. The contact
was unsuccessful. ARISS is investigating the reason for the failure.
2. Expedition 30/31 Scheduled for Debrief
Astronauts Don Pettit and Andr? Kuipers (Expedition 30/31) will take part in
an
ISS Ham debrief session to give feedback on the ARISS program. The debrief is
scheduled for August 15.
[ANS thanks Carol, KB3LKI, for the above information]
In addition to regular membership, AMSAT offers membership in the
President's Club. Members of the President's Club, as sustaining
donors to AMSAT Project Funds, will be eligible to receive additional
benefits. Application forms are available from the AMSAT Office.
Primary and secondary school students are eligible for membership
at one-half the standard yearly rate. Post-secondary school students
enrolled in at least half time status shall be eligible for the student rate
for a maximum of 6 post-secondary years in this status.
Contact Martha at the AMSAT Office for additional student membership
information.
73,
This week's ANS Editor,
Lee McLamb, KU4OS
ku4os at amsat dot org
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Message: 5
Date: Sat, 18 Aug 2012 21:45:45 -0500
From: Ronald Nutter <ron.nutter@xxxxxxxxxx.xxx>
To: Andrew Glasbrenner <glasbrenner@xxxxxxxxxx.xxx>
Cc: Amsat-BB <amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxx>
Subject: [amsat-bb] Re: Software must have list
Message-ID: <50305359.3000300@xxxxxxxxxx.xxx>
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Drew:
Think about getting Virtualbox (www.virtualbox.org). If you can migrate
your physical hard drive to a virtual one, you can run your XP
environment almost forever. Also when you move machines in the future,
the OS wont matter, all you need to do is move the virtual machine and
you are done.
Ron
On 8/18/12 3:50 PM, Andrew Glasbrenner wrote:
> So my 4 yr old XP shack computer is in critical care right now, and I
> have a new quad core Win 7 HP that I'm setting up today. So far I've
> downloaded and installed:
>
> SatPC32 (still working on the speech error problem)
> MixW 3
> HDR 5.sumthing
> Spectravue
>
> next up is WSJT
>
> What must have ham radio programs, especially satellite/vhf/uhf, do
> you have and recommend?
>
> 73, Drew KO4MA
> _______________________________________________
> 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: 6
Date: Sat, 18 Aug 2012 20:17:33 -0700
From: Greg D <ko6th.greg@xxxxx.xxx>
To: Andrew Glasbrenner <glasbrenner@xxxxxxxxxx.xxx>
Cc: Amsat-BB <amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxx>
Subject: [amsat-bb] Re: Software must have list
Message-ID: <50305ACD.3000509@xxxxx.xxx>
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Actually, the first thing I install on a new computer is Linux
(OpenSuse, usually), then put Windows in the virtual machine, if I need it.
But, to Drew's question, consider APRSIS32 for APRS use. There's even
some satellite tracking capability, so you know what other APRS stations
are within a satellite's footprint.
Also, FLDIGI sound-card digital software, and MMSSTV for slow-scan TV.
Oh, and the AO-27 schedule prediction software.
Enjoy the new computer; I'm looking to do the same soon. Mine is getting
senile (forgetting it has one of the disks)...
Greg KO6TH
Ronald Nutter wrote:
> Drew:
>
> Think about getting Virtualbox (www.virtualbox.org). If you can
> migrate your physical hard drive to a virtual one, you can run your XP
> environment almost forever. Also when you move machines in the future,
> the OS wont matter, all you need to do is move the virtual machine and
> you are done.
>
> Ron
>
> On 8/18/12 3:50 PM, Andrew Glasbrenner wrote:
>> So my 4 yr old XP shack computer is in critical care right now, and I
>> have a new quad core Win 7 HP that I'm setting up today. So far I've
>> downloaded and installed:
>>
>> SatPC32 (still working on the speech error problem)
>> MixW 3
>> HDR 5.sumthing
>> Spectravue
>>
>> next up is WSJT
>>
>> What must have ham radio programs, especially satellite/vhf/uhf, do
>> you have and recommend?
>>
>> 73, Drew KO4MA
>> _______________________________________________
>> 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!
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Message: 7
Date: Sun, 19 Aug 2012 13:28:44 +1000
From: Tony Langdon <vk3jed@xxxxx.xxx>
To: Ronald Nutter <ron.nutter@xxxxxxxxxx.xxx>, Andrew Glasbrenner
<glasbrenner@xxxxxxxxxx.xxx>
Cc: Amsat-BB <amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxx>
Subject: [amsat-bb] Re: Software must have list
Message-ID: <50305d76.c1e9440a.5f8d.ffffcfaf@xx.xxxxxx.xxx>
Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii"; format=flowed
At 12:45 PM 8/19/2012, Ronald Nutter wrote:
>Drew:
>
>Think about getting Virtualbox (www.virtualbox.org). If you can
>migrate your physical hard drive to a virtual one, you can run your
>XP environment almost forever. Also when you move machines in the
>future, the OS wont matter, all you need to do is move the virtual
>machine and you are done.
I do the same with VMware. Same idea, except I can choose between
Windows, Linux or Mac hosts. In fact, one of my VMs has done the
lot. It started life in around 2002-2003 running on real
hardware. In 2004, it was migrated to a VM on a Linux host running
VMware Workstation (the free Server version wasn't available back
then). After its host's disk died in 2007-2008, the VM was migrated
to a Windows host running VMware Player, and finally in 2010 I moved
it to the Mac running VMware Fusion, where it sits today! :)
73 de VK3JED / VK3IRL
http://vkradio.com
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Message: 8
Date: Sat, 18 Aug 2012 21:48:58 -0700
From: Kevin Deane <summit496@xxxx.xxx>
To: "amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxxx <amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxx>
Subject: [amsat-bb] ISS
Message-ID: <COL107-W36CE0AA7587D38A89C0A9483BA0@xxx.xxx>
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The 437.550 is workin pretty good, I guess no one uses it if they cant see
their Callsign on the boob tube.
Anyone that would like to try a digi contact in the future feel free to
email me off list.
Kevin
KF7MYK
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Message: 9
Date: Sun, 19 Aug 2012 05:17:41 -0400
From: <ld.lucas@xxxxxxxx.xxx>
To: <amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxx>
Subject: [amsat-bb] Antenna
Message-ID: <OHELLOPGPOJMODFAFMIEEEKGCPAA.ld.lucas@xxxxxxxx.xxx>
Content-Type: text/plain; charset="iso-8859-1"
This may have been discussed before forgive me if it has I am new at this.
I was wondering if an Elk or Arrow antenna mounted on a mast at an angle
with a TV rotor would work as a base antenna for Satellite work. Has anyone
done this and any tips on how you have been successful. If this does not
work what would be the best antenna other than beams for under $200.00 to do
this?
Thanks for your information.
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Message: 10
Date: Sun, 19 Aug 2012 08:56:03 -0500
From: "H. Vordenbaum" <tower2@xxx.xx.xxx>
To: <amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxx>
Subject: [amsat-bb] N-connectors
Message-ID: <1EC9AE15B68C48608F216865D7A65DC9@xxxxxxxx>
Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii"
Does anyone have the dimensions for preparing LMR-400 cable for the 2-piece
N-connectors such as DX-
Engineering's N1001-S's?
73, Harvey
K5HV
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Message: 11
Date: Sun, 19 Aug 2012 09:10:43 -0500
From: "Alan P. Biddle" <APBIDDLE@xxxxxx.xxx>
To: "'Andrew Glasbrenner'" <glasbrenner@xxxxxxxxxx.xxx>, "'Amsat-BB'"
<amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxx>
Subject: [amsat-bb] Re: Software must have list
Message-ID: <9FC7EE125521423C835BF67360253D70@xxxxxx>
Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii"
Drew.
Besides the other programs listed already, I still use WISP for a few quick
look things, and that works fine on WIN7.
For satellite logging, if you don't use HRD, then the DXLabs DXKeeper. At
one time, it was the only program which actually did LoTW sat QSOs
correctly, and I never found a reason to change.
JT65HF, another take on WSJT, which I use.
You didn't mention what version of Win7. If Pro or up, you can download a
free XP virtual environment from MS, which works well for old programs, and
even allows ancient DOS programs to access comm ports.
For non-ham stuff, a good antivirus program, and a backup program such as
Acronis, Norton, or perhaps Paragon.
73,
Alan
WA4SCA
-----Original Message-----
From: amsat-bb-bounces@xxxxx.xxx [mailto:amsat-bb-bounces@xxxxx.xxxx On
Behalf Of Andrew Glasbrenner
Sent: Saturday, August 18, 2012 3:51 PM
To: Amsat-BB
Subject: [amsat-bb] Software must have list
So my 4 yr old XP shack computer is in critical care right now, and I
have a new quad core Win 7 HP that I'm setting up today. So far I've
downloaded and installed:
SatPC32 (still working on the speech error problem)
MixW 3
HDR 5.sumthing
Spectravue
next up is WSJT
What must have ham radio programs, especially satellite/vhf/uhf, do you
have and recommend?
73, Drew KO4MA
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Message: 12
Date: Sun, 19 Aug 2012 10:15:53 -0500
From: N0JY <n0jy@xxxxxxx.xxx>
To: amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxx
Subject: [amsat-bb] Re: Software must have list
Message-ID: <50310329.7030702@xxxxxxx.xxx>
Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1; format=flowed
AO27Scheduler
MMSSTV
Putty
Your LOTW certificates
Your FunCube Dongle stuff
I agree with Alan on DXLabs, I like it.
Jerry
N0JY
On 8/18/2012 3:50 PM, Andrew Glasbrenner wrote:
> So my 4 yr old XP shack computer is in critical care right now, and I
> have a new quad core Win 7 HP that I'm setting up today. So far I've
> downloaded and installed:
>
> SatPC32 (still working on the speech error problem)
> MixW 3
> HDR 5.sumthing
> Spectravue
>
> next up is WSJT
>
> What must have ham radio programs, especially satellite/vhf/uhf, do
> you have and recommend?
>
> 73, Drew KO4MA
> _______________________________________________
> 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: 13
Date: Sun, 19 Aug 2012 18:42:13 +0100
From: mm0kjg <mm0kjg@xxxxxxxxxx.xxx>
To: amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxx
Subject: [amsat-bb] So50 Ao27 UK Operation
Message-ID: <50312575.8060909@xxxxx.xxx>
Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1; format=flowed
Hello there.
Is there anyone on this forum who uses So50 Ao 27 from the UK/Scotland.
I don't seem to hear any the passes . I hear and use Fo29 and Vo52 OK
but no success on FM birds. I worked Sumbandila and Echo in the past so
not sure if am doing something wrong?.
Cheers for any response.
Kev
mm0kjg
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Message: 14
Date: Sun, 19 Aug 2012 10:50:49 -0700
From: Greg D <ko6th.greg@xxxxx.xxx>
To: ld.lucas@xxxxxxxx.xxx
Cc: amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxx
Subject: [amsat-bb] Re: Antenna
Message-ID: <50312779.60005@xxxxx.xxx>
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It's been done a number of times, though like most things, it's a
compromise that will work better for some satellites than others.
The thing about the Elk or Arrow that works well with their usual
(hand-held) use is that they are linearly polarized, but mounted on a
3-axis rotor system (your wrist) which can compensate for Azimuth,
Elevation, and also rotate to match the polarization of a linearly
polarized satellite. Many satellites are linear right now, so a fixed
mounting will mean you will get some deep fading as the satellite spins.
It's not unworkable - I have an Az / El rotor system with a vertically
polarized 2m beam (not an Arrow), and I've learned to adapt.
The fixed Elevation is actually less of an issue. Put it at about 20
degrees up, and you should be good to go. Satellites spend most of their
time NOT being directly overhead, and those antennas are not so sharp in
their reception pattern anyway. And when the satellite is overhead it's
also a lot closer, so that compensates a bit.
The last tip is that I don't think either antenna were designed for
extended outdoor use, so they may deteriorate faster than otherwise,
depending on your particular weather patterns.
But, as with most thing in this hobby, give it a try. The worst thing
that will happen is that you will learn something.
Greg KO6TH
ld.lucas@xxxxxxxx.xxx wrote:
> This may have been discussed before forgive me if it has I am new at this.
>
> I was wondering if an Elk or Arrow antenna mounted on a mast at an angle
> with a TV rotor would work as a base antenna for Satellite work. Has anyone
> done this and any tips on how you have been successful. If this does not
> work what would be the best antenna other than beams for under $200.00 to do
> this?
> Thanks for your information.
>
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Message: 15
Date: Sun, 19 Aug 2012 12:54:48 -0500
From: ted <aa5ck@xxx.xxx>
To: amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxx
Subject: [amsat-bb] Re: Software must have list
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For logging I've found Logger32 works well, especially for keeping track
of your portable operations. Logger allows you to log to a single
logbook using different operators. For example, I use my callsign for
normal QSOs, and /QRP, /6MTR, /SAT for home SAT QSOs, and /GRID for
portable locations. It tracks awards, and grids for each operator. Info
on any station you have ever worked is instantly available.
I must admit though, I am not familiar with what else is out there.
73...ted...aa5ck
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