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Today's Topics:
1. Re: Radio Amateur Reaches Mongolia + NEE-01 Pegasus
(Mike Rupprecht)
2. Re: Software must have list (George Henry)
3. Re: Antenna (Ted)
4. Re: Antenna (Bob Bruninga )
5. Re: Radio Amateur Reaches Mongolia + NEE-01 Pegasus (Trevor .)
6. Re: Software must have list (Tim Cunningham)
7. Re: Antenna (Matty Cunningham)
8. Satellite and/or tracking apps for smart phones (Philip Jenkins)
9. Re: Software must have list (Bob DeVarney W1ICW)
10. Re: Satellite and/or tracking apps for smart phones (John / NS1Z)
11. Voyager 2 Launched 35 Years Ago (B J)
12. Re: So50 Ao27 UK Operation (Peter Goodhall)
13. Re: Voyager 2 Launched 35 Years Ago (Arthur Feller)
14. ISS spacewalk, satellite to be released? (Mark L. Hammond)
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Message: 1
Date: Sun, 19 Aug 2012 21:18:46 +0200
From: "Mike Rupprecht" <mail@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx.xx>
To: "'Trevor .'" <m5aka@xxxxx.xx.xx>, <amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxx>
Subject: [amsat-bb] Re: Radio Amateur Reaches Mongolia + NEE-01
Pegasus
Message-ID: <000c01cd7e3f$753046f0$5f90d4d0$@xx>
Content-Type: text/plain; charset="UTF-8"
Hi Trevor,
The satellite signals will be received and decoded by the EXA HERMES-A
ground station in Guayaquil and then uploaded live to the Internet using
Facebook and Twitter...
There is a second ground station - HERMES B in Kirch-Brombach (JN49lr)
Germany :-)
73 Mike
DK3WN
....
NEE-01 Pegasus ? a window to see the Earth from the classroom This CubeSat
has a Morse code/SSTV/Voice beacon as well as an HD video camera and TV
transmitter, see
http://www.uk.amsat.org/?p=9723
73 Trevor M5AKA
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Message: 2
Date: Sun, 19 Aug 2012 14:46:55 -0500
From: "George Henry" <ka3hsw@xxx.xxx>
To: "amsat bb" <amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxx>
Subject: [amsat-bb] Re: Software must have list
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Note that you can also install XP in a virtual machine on lesser versions of
Win 7 (and Vista), but it's a multi-step process, and you must supply the XP
installation disk.
First, download and install Virtual PC from Microsoft. Then create a
virtual machine, and install XP onto it just as you would to a real PC.
I did it on my Acer netbook with Win 7 Home Premium, so I know it works.
George, KA3HSW
----- Original Message -----
From: "Alan P. Biddle" <APBIDDLE@xxxxxx.xxx>
To: "'Andrew Glasbrenner'" <glasbrenner@xxxxxxxxxx.xxx>; "'Amsat-BB'"
<amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxx>
Sent: Sunday, August 19, 2012 9:10 AM
Subject: [amsat-bb] Re: Software must have list
[snip]
>
> 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
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Message: 3
Date: Sun, 19 Aug 2012 12:58:59 -0700
From: "Ted" <k7trkradio@xxxxxxx.xxx>
To: <ld.lucas@xxxxxxxx.xxx>, <amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxx>
Subject: [amsat-bb] Re: Antenna
Message-ID: <3650DA84479E44BC9EB1551E3790F470@xxxxxxxxxxx>
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Id, I have sent you my informal 'construction article' along with pictures
direct.
This is an excellent compromise and economical...and it works great. I use
the Elk because, as you will see in the photos, you can center the weight
mass right over the RS rotor. I don't see how you could do that with an
Arrow, so I think the Arrow will be way too much weight hanging out there.
As you will see in the photos, you can paint ( any solid non-metallic color)
all the pvc pieces for weather an uv protection. The antenna and rotor can
be protected with multiple coasts of Rustoleum claer
Also, I think Bob Brunniga (from this group) has documented that 15 deg
fixed is the best overall el setting. You can also modify my design to have
the preamp on top. (mine is in the shack)
This setup got me most of my VUCC (but so did AO-51 !!) and it works.
GL, Ted, K7TRK
-----Original Message-----
From: amsat-bb-bounces@xxxxx.xxx [mailto:amsat-bb-bounces@xxxxx.xxxx On
Behalf Of ld.lucas@xxxxxxxx.xxx
Sent: Sunday, August 19, 2012 2:18 AM
To: amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxx
Subject: [amsat-bb] Antenna
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: 4
Date: Sun, 19 Aug 2012 16:43:27 -0400 (EDT)
From: "Bob Bruninga " <bruninga@xxxx.xxx>
To: "Ted" <k7trkradio@xxxxxxx.xxx>, ld.lucas@xxxxxxxx.xxxx
amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxx
Subject: [amsat-bb] Re: Antenna
Message-ID: <201208192043.021266@xxx.xxxx.xxx>
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> Also, I think Bob Brunniga... has documented that
> 15 deg fixed is the best overall el setting.
Yep, that puts the main beam on the horizon where you need it most and where
satellties spend over 70% of their time. Even at 15 degrees, you still are
within 1 dB of max gain on the horizon. That same amount of gain covers up
to 30 degree too. And anything above 30 degrees is 6 to 10 dB CLOSER and
does not need much gain. Above 70 degres there begins to be a null, but
satellites will be in that null less than 1% of the overall contact time.
Bob, WB4APR
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Message: 5
Date: Sun, 19 Aug 2012 21:54:37 +0100 (BST)
From: "Trevor ." <m5aka@xxxxx.xx.xx>
To: amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxx
Subject: [amsat-bb] Re: Radio Amateur Reaches Mongolia + NEE-01
Pegasus
Message-ID:
<1345409677.93817.YahooMailClassic@xxxxxxxxx.xxxx.xxx.xxxxx.xxx>
Content-Type: text/plain; charset=utf-8
--- On Sun, 19/8/12, Mike Rupprecht <mail@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx.xx> wrote:
> There is a second ground station - HERMES B in
> Kirch-Brombach (JN49lr) Germany :-)
Hi Mike,
That's interesting to hear, does this mean the 902 MHz band downlink will be
active over Europe ?
73 Trevor M5AKA
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Message: 6
Date: Sun, 19 Aug 2012 17:15:21 -0700 (PDT)
From: Tim Cunningham <n8deu@xxx.xxx>
To: Amsat-BB <amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxx>
Subject: [amsat-bb] Re: Software must have list
Message-ID:
<1345421721.59367.YahooMailRC@xxxxxxxxx.xxxx.xxx.xxxxx.xxx>
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Wisp?
Oh how I miss the PacSats...
Alan, thanks for your help at the Huntsville Hamfest this weekend.
Tim - N8DEU
________________________________
From: Alan P. Biddle <APBIDDLE@xxxxxx.xxx>
To: Andrew Glasbrenner <glasbrenner@xxxxxxxxxx.xxx>; Amsat-BB
<amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxx>
Sent: Sun, August 19, 2012 9:21:02 AM
Subject: [amsat-bb] Re: Software must have list
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: 7
Date: Mon, 20 Aug 2012 01:34:33 +0100
From: Matty Cunningham <manxmat@xxxxxxx.xxx>
To: <amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxx>
Subject: [amsat-bb] Re: Antenna
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Content-Type: text/plain; charset="iso-8859-1"
Hi,
I have used a very similar setup in the past with a Sandpiper dual band yagi
(3 elements on 2m, 5 on 70cms) so the Elk, or Arrow antenna should work just
as well.
I had mine set at a fixed elevation of around 30 degrees, this was great for
ISS, and AO-51 when she was active, good luck on the birds.
73 de Matty
MD0MAN
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: 8
Date: Sun, 19 Aug 2012 21:12:55 -0400
From: Philip Jenkins <philipjjenkins@xxxxx.xxx>
To: AMSAT-BB@xxxxx.xxx
Subject: [amsat-bb] Satellite and/or tracking apps for smart phones
Message-ID:
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Hi all
I'm changing cell phone carriers and I can choose either an Android phone
or an iPhone as my next smartphone.
I haven't decided which phone yet, but I'd like to know which
satellite-related apps other operators are using on both types of phones.
Are there any apps for satellites other than for tracking? (I'm interested
in tracking satellites too, of course).
So I'm looking for recommendations and ones to stay away from. Any
particular features to look for in these apps, or any bug-a-boos to avoid,
especially when installing an app?
Reply to my email, N4HF@xxxxx.xxxx or to the BB (since others might be
interested too), although I don't want to be "blamed" for starting one of
those threads that seems to run on forever. :-) If there are any websites
which discuss satellite (tracking) software apps specific to smartphones,
that would be great!
Thanks. Gracias. Merci. Danke. Efxaristo. Spasibo, Obrigado
Philip N4HF
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Message: 9
Date: Sun, 19 Aug 2012 21:14:43 -0400
From: Bob DeVarney W1ICW <we1u@xxxxxxxxxxx.xxx>
To: amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxx
Subject: [amsat-bb] Re: Software must have list
Message-ID: <50318F83.9030200@xxxxxxxxxxx.xxx>
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OMG you said a mouthful, Tim.. I agree !
On 8/19/2012 8:15 PM, Tim Cunningham wrote:
> Wisp?
>
> Oh how I miss the PacSats...
>
> Alan, thanks for your help at the Huntsville Hamfest this weekend.
>
>
> Tim - N8DEU
>
>
>
>
>
> ________________________________
> From: Alan P. Biddle <APBIDDLE@xxxxxx.xxx>
> To: Andrew Glasbrenner <glasbrenner@xxxxxxxxxx.xxx>; Amsat-BB
> <amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxx>
> Sent: Sun, August 19, 2012 9:21:02 AM
> Subject: [amsat-bb] Re: Software must have list
>
> 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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>
>
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Message: 10
Date: Mon, 20 Aug 2012 05:59:56 -0400
From: "John / NS1Z" <ns1zjohn@xxxxx.xxx>
To: <AMSAT-BB@xxxxx.xxx>
Subject: [amsat-bb] Re: Satellite and/or tracking apps for smart
phones
Message-ID: <DF35ACDC1ABB4728B35800E269C4C828@xxxxxx>
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In addition to the sat apps I would be interested in any Podcasts related to
amateur radio.
-----Original Message-----
From: Philip Jenkins
Sent: Sunday, August 19, 2012 9:12 PM
To: AMSAT-BB@xxxxx.xxx
Subject: [amsat-bb] Satellite and/or tracking apps for smart phones
Hi all
I'm changing cell phone carriers and I can choose either an Android phone
or an iPhone as my next smartphone.
I haven't decided which phone yet, but I'd like to know which
satellite-related apps other operators are using on both types of phones.
Are there any apps for satellites other than for tracking? (I'm interested
in tracking satellites too, of course).
So I'm looking for recommendations and ones to stay away from. Any
particular features to look for in these apps, or any bug-a-boos to avoid,
especially when installing an app?
Reply to my email, N4HF@xxxxx.xxxx or to the BB (since others might be
interested too), although I don't want to be "blamed" for starting one of
those threads that seems to run on forever. :-) If there are any websites
which discuss satellite (tracking) software apps specific to smartphones,
that would be great!
Thanks. Gracias. Merci. Danke. Efxaristo. Spasibo, Obrigado
Philip N4HF
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Message: 11
Date: Mon, 20 Aug 2012 16:20:23 +0000
From: B J <va6bmj@xxxxx.xxx>
To: amsat-bb <amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxx>
Subject: [amsat-bb] Voyager 2 Launched 35 Years Ago
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http://voyager.jpl.nasa.gov/mission/fastfacts.html
http://voyager.jpl.nasa.gov/science/planetary.html
August 20, 1977. I don't recall there being much mentioned about it
in the papers or on TV and radio. Later on, however, its planetary
flybys were front-page news.
73s
Bernhard VA6BMJ @ DO33FL
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Message: 12
Date: Sun, 19 Aug 2012 22:47:39 +0100
From: Peter Goodhall <peter@xxxxx.xxx>
To: mm0kjg <mm0kjg@xxxxxxxxxx.xxx>
Cc: amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxx
Subject: [amsat-bb] Re: So50 Ao27 UK Operation
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Hi Kev,
Yes, I find it possible to operate through SO-50 and AO-27 from
Oxford, England and I recently spent two weeks in Elgin/Lossiemouth,
Scotland (IO87) and found it possible to operate through both although
AO-27 was hard as it shuts down a bit early for northern Scotland from
my experience.
Peter, 2E0SQL
On 19 August 2012 18:42, mm0kjg <mm0kjg@xxxxxxxxxx.xxx> wrote:
>
>
> 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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--
Peter Goodhall, 2E0SQL
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Message: 13
Date: Mon, 20 Aug 2012 13:10:31 -0400
From: Arthur Feller <afeller@xxxx.xxx>
To: B J <va6bmj@xxxxx.xxx>
Cc: amsat-bb <amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxx>
Subject: [amsat-bb] Re: Voyager 2 Launched 35 Years Ago
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Also showed up in the first "Star Trek" film as V'ger and in a wonderful
flick, "Starman," with Jeff Bridges and Karen Allen.
73?..
On 20-Aug-2012, at 12:20 PM, B J <va6bmj@xxxxx.xxx> wrote:
> http://voyager.jpl.nasa.gov/mission/fastfacts.html
> http://voyager.jpl.nasa.gov/science/planetary.html
>
> August 20, 1977. I don't recall there being much mentioned about it
> in the papers or on TV and radio. Later on, however, its planetary
> flybys were front-page news.
>
> 73s
>
> Bernhard VA6BMJ @ DO33FL
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Here's my fifth event with Team-In-Training for the Leukemia and Lymphoma
Society. Please, add your support here!
http://afeller.us
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Message: 14
Date: Mon, 20 Aug 2012 13:43:27 -0400
From: "Mark L. Hammond" <marklhammond@xxxxx.xxx>
To: Amsat - BBs <amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxx>
Subject: [amsat-bb] ISS spacewalk, satellite to be released?
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Okay--which small satellite is going to be released? I've lost track...
from www.nasa.gov :
"International Space Station Expedition 32 Commander Gennady Padalka
and Flight Engineer Yuri Malenchenko of the Russian Federal Space
Agency have begun a planned 6 1/2-hour spacewalk.
The pair will move the Strela-2 hand-operated crane from the Pirs
docking compartment to the Zarya module, preparing Pirs for its
replacement with a new laboratory and docking module. They will also
deploy a small satellite and install debris shields on the Zvezda
module."
--
Mark L. Hammond [N8MH]
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