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Today's Topics:
1. Re: OT?? Model Rocketry (RFI-EMI-GUY)
2. Pass Prediction Software (Kent R. Frazier)
3. Re: Pass Prediction Software (Kevin Chudy)
4. Re: Pass Prediction Software (Robert Bruninga)
5. Re: Pass Prediction Software (Curt Nixon)
6. Re: Pass Prediction Software (John Marranca, Jr)
7. Re: Pass Prediction Software (Curt Nixon)
8. Re: Pass Prediction Software (Kent R. Frazier)
9. AO-7 (Fred (VE3FAL))
10. AO16 report (Robert Turlington)
11. Re: AO16 report (John W Lee)
12. Yaesu 5400 interface and software question
(w8iss(AT)wideopenwest.com)
13. Re: AO-7 (Steve)
14. Re: AO-7 (John Meeks)
15. Re: Yaesu 5400 interface and software question (Jim Jerzycke)
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Message: 1
Date: Fri, 07 Mar 2008 15:58:57 -0500
From: RFI-EMI-GUY <Rhyolite(AT)nettally.com>
Subject: [amsat-bb] Re: OT?? Model Rocketry
To: amsat-bb(AT)amsat.org
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As it was explained to me, the altimeter is the _primary_ way he will deploy
the chutes. He wants back up control for the chutes as well as some sort of
contingency steering or chute release in the event the wind carries the rocket
out of range. He has had one hang up on high power lines already so I suppose
a cable release for the chute might be a good application.
Bottom line is that he is looking for a data control platform that will
accommodate receiving ground originated control messages. Any ideas??
Message: 7
Date: Thu, 6 Mar 2008 17:36:30 -0600
From: Wayne N5WD <n5wd(AT)charter.net>
Subject: [amsat-bb] Re: OT?? Model Rocketry
To: <amsat-bb(AT)amsat.org>
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On Wed, 5 Mar 2008 20:05:10 -0500, Ivan Galysh wrote:
<snip>
> >?Now for doing an uplink to deploy parachutes, maybe as a backup.
> >?For safety reasons, he should use an altimeter....I would not rely
> > on a comm link to deploy a parachute. I
> >?would do it as a back up in case the altimeter doesn't do its job.
>
<snip>
Not to mention that it would be darned near impossible to be able to
ascertain when apogee occurs with even a medium sized rocket at one mile high
- and I know that I wouldn't want to deploy my mains after my rocket has had a
thousand or more feet of altitude loss from apogee - instant shred!
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R. Wayne Day N5WD n5wd(AT)charter.net
IRLP Node 3997 -> Lake Worth, Texas
Fort Worth, Texas USA
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For if it prosper, none dare call it treason."
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Message: 2
Date: Fri, 7 Mar 2008 15:16:14 -0600
From: "Kent R. Frazier" <k5knt(AT)amsat.org>
Subject: [amsat-bb] Pass Prediction Software
To: AMSAT-BB <amsat-bb(AT)amsat.org>
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I'm still trying to get use to converting UTC to local time and with the
upcoming change to Daylight Saving Time it is only going to get worse.
Is there a prediction program that prints pass predictions with both local
and UTC time?
I guess I could download a few and try them out, but I thought I would ask
here first.
73,
Kent K5KNT
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Kent R. Frazier, K5KNT
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Message: 3
Date: Fri, 7 Mar 2008 13:49:56 -0800 (PST)
From: Kevin Chudy <n2jpe(AT)yahoo.com>
Subject: [amsat-bb] Re: Pass Prediction Software
To: "Kent R. Frazier" <k5knt(AT)amsat.org>
Cc: amsat-bb(AT)amsat.org
Message-ID: <110858.19298.qm(AT)web57214.mail.re3.yahoo.com>
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Winorbit can be set to print both utc and local.
http://www.sat-net.com/winorbit/download.html
Kevin, N2JPE
--- "Kent R. Frazier" <k5knt(AT)amsat.org> wrote:
> I'm still trying to get use to converting UTC to
> local time and with the
> upcoming change to Daylight Saving Time it is only
> going to get worse.
>
> Is there a prediction program that prints pass
> predictions with both local
> and UTC time?
>
> I guess I could download a few and try them out, but
> I thought I would ask
> here first.
>
> 73,
>
> Kent K5KNT
>
> --
> Kent R. Frazier, K5KNT
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Message: 4
Date: Fri, 7 Mar 2008 17:10:16 -0500
From: "Robert Bruninga" <bruninga(AT)usna.edu>
Subject: [amsat-bb] Re: Pass Prediction Software
To: "'Kent R. Frazier'" <k5knt(AT)amsat.org>, "'AMSAT-BB'"
<amsat-bb(AT)amsat.org>
Message-ID: <042501c880a0$065251c0$42577a83(AT)ewlab.usna.edu>
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> Is there a prediction program that prints pass
> pedictions with both local and UTC time?
Pass predictions for some birds don't even need a PC. Once you
run a few, very clear patterns develop. The times for AO-51
repeat every 5 days. So all you need to do is print out a small
list of times for 5 days and then it repeats over and over for
the next month or so. Makes mobile operation trivial without
needing a PC..
See the table on my web page:
http://www.ew.usna.edu/~bruninga/GO32-ops.html
GO-32 repeats every 9 dys. Again, a simple list of 9 times on
your dash board and you have everything you need to track for a
few months. Never need a PC.
ISS repeats the same pattern every other day, but moves
something like 22 minutes earlier each day. Remember, HAMS have
been doing satellites for over 45 years and we have only been
using "tracking programs" for about 18... So, once you get
familiar with the birds you want to work, no need to become a
slave to the PC..
Bob Wb4APR
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Message: 5
Date: Fri, 07 Mar 2008 17:35:05 -0500
From: Curt Nixon <cptcurt(AT)flash.net>
Subject: [amsat-bb] Re: Pass Prediction Software
To: AMSAT-BB <amsat-bb(AT)amsat.org>
Message-ID: <47D1C319.8040600(AT)flash.net>
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Orbitron does a nice job of this. will display realtime or simulation
in local or utc.
Curt
Kent R. Frazier wrote:
> I'm still trying to get use to converting UTC to local time and with the
> upcoming change to Daylight Saving Time it is only going to get worse.
>
> Is there a prediction program that prints pass predictions with both local
> and UTC time?
>
> I guess I could download a few and try them out, but I thought I would ask
> here first.
>
> 73,
>
> Kent K5KNT
>
>
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Message: 6
Date: Fri, 7 Mar 2008 18:29:02 -0500
From: "John Marranca, Jr" <KB2HSH(AT)amsat.org>
Subject: [amsat-bb] Re: Pass Prediction Software
To: amsat-bb(AT)amsat.org
Message-ID:
<8edcdb130803071529n32ff2f05i6b94cd84659a6a9(AT)mail.gmail.com>
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Orbitron, indeed!
Not only is it easy to set up, but it runs on everything from slow Pentium
MMXs and Windows 98 to Linux Boxes with the WINE emulator.
John KB2HSH
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Message: 7
Date: Fri, 07 Mar 2008 19:33:51 -0500
From: Curt Nixon <cptcurt(AT)flash.net>
Subject: [amsat-bb] Re: Pass Prediction Software
To: amsat-bb(AT)amsat.org
Message-ID: <47D1DEEF.5000301(AT)flash.net>
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and the price is excellent!
John Marranca, Jr wrote:
> Orbitron, indeed!
>
> Not only is it easy to set up, but it runs on everything from slow Pentium
> MMXs and Windows 98 to Linux Boxes with the WINE emulator.
>
> John KB2HSH
>
>
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Message: 8
Date: Fri, 7 Mar 2008 19:52:51 -0600
From: "Kent R. Frazier" <k5knt(AT)amsat.org>
Subject: [amsat-bb] Re: Pass Prediction Software
To: AMSAT-BB <amsat-bb(AT)amsat.org>
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Thanks to all who have responded.
I am currently using Orbitron. I guess my OP wasn't very clear. What I'm
looking for is something that will print predictions with *BOTH* UTC and
local time printed on the same page.
Kent K5KNT
--
Kent R. Frazier, K5KNT
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Message: 9
Date: Fri, 7 Mar 2008 21:37:24 -0500
From: "Fred \(VE3FAL\)" <flesnick(AT)tbaytel.net>
Subject: [amsat-bb] AO-7
To: <amsat-bb(AT)amsat.org>
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Is AO-7 active?
If so are the modes still the same as before?
I have listened for this bird and have not heard anything at all.
Fred
VE3FAL
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Message: 10
Date: Sat, 8 Mar 2008 13:59:20 +0000
From: Robert Turlington <rob_g8ate(AT)hotmail.com>
Subject: [amsat-bb] AO16 report
To: Amsat Buleitin Board <amsat-bb(AT)amsat.org>
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Just a quick report on AO16 from the UK, plenty of activity but with
increasing levels of QRM and transponder hogging etc.
However have managed to work the following countries in the last month or so
F6,HB9,OZ1,CU2,VE3,IZ8,EA3,OT2,G3,HA6,OE3,DK3,RW3,SP1,UR5,PH7,KA1,EA8,MM0,MW3,
GJ6,
SV6,SM5,OY4 & UA9 that 25 countries in 4 continents i.e. Europe,NA,Africa &
Asia
Mostly I run 5-10w into a 6 el Quad but at times have to go up to 20w to cut
through the QRM.Regards Robert G8ATE
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Message: 11
Date: Sat, 8 Mar 2008 09:21:08 -0800
From: John W Lee <k6yk(AT)juno.com>
Subject: [amsat-bb] Re: AO16 report
To: rob_g8ate(AT)hotmail.com
Cc: amsat-bb(AT)amsat.org
Message-ID: <20080308.093952.408.3.k6yk(AT)juno.com>
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Well Robert,
You don't know how lucky you have it!
Around here you get: USA-VE-XE and if you're lucky somebody will be
out on
a boat or something for a new grid!
73,
John K6YK
On Sat, 8 Mar 2008 13:59:20 +0000 Robert Turlington
<rob_g8ate(AT)hotmail.com> writes:
>
> Just a quick report on AO16 from the UK, plenty of activity but with
> increasing levels of QRM and transponder hogging etc.
> However have managed to work the following countries in the last
> month or so
>
F6,HB9,OZ1,CU2,VE3,IZ8,EA3,OT2,G3,HA6,OE3,DK3,RW3,SP1,UR5,PH7,KA1,EA8,MM0
,MW3,GJ6,
> SV6,SM5,OY4 & UA9 that 25 countries in 4 continents i.e.
> Europe,NA,Africa & Asia
> Mostly I run 5-10w into a 6 el Quad but at times have to go up to
> 20w to cut through the QRM.Regards Robert G8ATE
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Message: 12
Date: Sat, 8 Mar 2008 12:58:04 -0500
From: w8iss(AT)wideopenwest.com
Subject: [amsat-bb] Yaesu 5400 interface and software question
To: amsat-bb(AT)amsat.org
Message-ID: <20080308175222.M80286(AT)wideopenwest.com>
Content-Type: text/plain; charset=iso-8859-1
I have a Yaesu 5400 AZ/EL and am wanting to control it from a weather
Satellite
program called Wxtoimg. I have a list of controllers that Wxtoimg will use:
CX6DD, DL7AOT, EASYCOMM, GS-232A, LVBTracker, RC2800, ROT2Prog, SAEBRTrack,
SatDrive, and SATTracker JR.
Which one would be closest to a FodTrack controller if any?
James W8ISS
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Message: 13
Date: Sat, 8 Mar 2008 16:44:39 -0000
From: "Steve" <ai7w(AT)arrl.net>
Subject: [amsat-bb] Re: AO-7
To: <amsat-bb(AT)amsat.org>
Message-ID: <6FD4FC6647EB4BFBAB1FD04867D2290B(AT)AI7WDesk>
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----- Original Message -----
From: "Fred (VE3FAL)"
Sent: Saturday, March 08, 2008 02:37 UTC
Subject: [amsat-bb] AO-7
> Is AO-7 active?
> If so are the modes still the same as before?
> I have listened for this bird and have not heard anything at all.
>
> Fred
> VE3FAL
>
AO-07 was working fine on mode A during it's 16:20z pass over the Western
US. I called CQ on cw for most of the pass and heard my downlink loud and
clear. No QSO's, but the satellite works fine.
Steve .. AI7W
lm #2270
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Message: 14
Date: Sat, 08 Mar 2008 14:08:05 -0500
From: John Meeks <jmeek(AT)gaslightmedia.com>
Subject: [amsat-bb] Re: AO-7
To: "Fred (VE3FAL)" <flesnick(AT)tbaytel.net>
Cc: amsat-bb(AT)amsat.org
Message-ID: <47D2E415.8050206(AT)gaslightmedia.com>
Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1; format=flowed
Fred,
AO-7 is indeed active when it's illuminated by the sun. It currently
switches between Mode A and Mode B on a 24hr timer.The mode change has
been occurring at around 0148z . To check the activity of this Grand Old
Bird visit the log at http://www.planetemily.com/ao7/ao7log.php
Hope to see you on Oscar 7.
John Meeks
KC8ZFN
Fred (VE3FAL) wrote:
> Is AO-7 active?
> If so are the modes still the same as before?
> I have listened for this bird and have not heard anything at all.
>
> Fred
> VE3FAL
>
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Message: 15
Date: Sat, 8 Mar 2008 11:28:04 -0800 (PST)
From: Jim Jerzycke <kq6ea(AT)pacbell.net>
Subject: [amsat-bb] Re: Yaesu 5400 interface and software question
To: w8iss(AT)wideopenwest.com, amsat-bb(AT)amsat.org
Message-ID: <994230.69257.qm(AT)web80613.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
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IIRC, FODTrack will work with the Easycomm protocol.
73, Jim KQ6EA
--- w8iss(AT)wideopenwest.com wrote:
> I have a Yaesu 5400 AZ/EL and am wanting to control
> it from a weather Satellite
> program called Wxtoimg. I have a list of controllers
> that Wxtoimg will use:
>
> CX6DD, DL7AOT, EASYCOMM, GS-232A, LVBTracker,
> RC2800, ROT2Prog, SAEBRTrack,
> SatDrive, and SATTracker JR.
>
> Which one would be closest to a FodTrack controller
> if any?
>
> James W8ISS
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