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Today's Topics:
1. Re: why not to buy an M2 antenna Sealing Coax (Rich/wa4bue)
2. Re: why not to buy an M2 antenna Sealing Coax (Glen Zook)
3. self-amagamating tape (WILLIAMS MICHAEL)
4. Re: self-amalgamating tape (Ted)
5. Re: self-amalgamating tape (Stephen Nelson)
6. Re: why not to buy an M2 antenna (David Metz)
7. CAPE-2 news (Jean-Pierre Godet)
8. Re: CAPE-2 news (Jean-Pierre Godet)
9. Re: CAPE-2 news (Francisco Jim?nez-Mart?n S?nchez)
10. Re: CAPE-2 news (Nick Pugh K5QXJ)
11. Re: why not to buy an M2 antenna (Lizeth Norman)
12. Re: CAPE-2 news (Nick Pugh K5QXJ)
13. Re: CAPE-2 news (Jean-Pierre Godet)
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Message: 1
Date: Tue, 10 Dec 2013 18:39:01 -0500
From: "Rich/wa4bue" <richard.siff@xxxxxxx.xxx>
To: <amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxx>
Subject: [amsat-bb] Re: why not to buy an M2 antenna Sealing Coax
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Sorry,
Yes, the double side is Get proper rubber self-amalgamating tape. Should
have said that!
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From: "Gordon JC Pearce" <gordonjcp@xxxx.xxx>
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Sent: Tuesday, December 10, 2013 4:42 PM
Subject: [amsat-bb] Re: why not to buy an M2 antenna Sealing Coax
On Tue, Dec 10, 2013 at 02:21:50PM -0500, Rich/wa4bue wrote:
> I am not a fan of COAX Seal, it tends to migrate into the connector.
>
> In the Hampton Roads area, a NAVY town, we use the old NAVY way:
> * Light application of high great Silicon
> * Double sided electrical tape rap
> * Electrical tape rap
> * Spray lacquer over
> * Nylon tie on each end
>
> Great seal!
Ew, LX tape. Yuck. Leaves sticky residue when you try to peel it off,
loses its sticky and unwraps by itself leaving sticky crap everywhere if you
don't.
Get proper rubber self-amagamating tape, and do the job once and do it
right.
--
Gordonjcp MM0YEQ (up here at 57?N we get a bit of weather)
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Message: 2
Date: Tue, 10 Dec 2013 16:40:26 -0800 (PST)
From: Glen Zook <gzook@xxxxx.xxx>
To: "wb4gcs@xxxxx.xxxx <wb4gcs@xxxxx.xxx>, "amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxxx
<amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxx>
Subject: [amsat-bb] Re: why not to buy an M2 antenna Sealing Coax
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Or, you can use the really cheap black plastic tape for weatherproofing.
?That is, the "no name", "UL approved", tape that is sold by places like
Harbor Freight.
Such tape was provided by Decibel Products, and other commercial two-way
antenna manufacturers, for decades to weatherproof coaxial cable
connections. ?Every antenna came with a roll of this tape included. ?Since a
single roll of this tape was sufficient to weatherproof a number of
connections, every tower man that I ever knew had a large box full of unused
rolls of tape. ?The tape was just too useful to throw away.
The "cheap stuff" congeals into a waterproof mass after a few days in the
sun. ?More expensive tape often comes loose. ?One does have to cut through
the mass to remove the tape. ?I have removed this tape from antennas that
have been several hundred feet in the air, for decades, and, when removed,
the connector looked just like it did when new!
?
Glen, K9STH
Website: http://k9sth.com
On Tuesday, December 10, 2013 6:23 PM, Jim Sanford <wb4gcs@xxxxxx.xxx> wrote:
When I lived in Hampton Roads (and was in the Nav) I eventually came on
to the following algorithm:
2 layers of good electrical tape
2 layers of coax seal
2 more layers of good electrical tape, each overlapping the under layer.
When I retired from the Navy and took the antennas down, connectors that
had been in the air for 15 years looked brand new.? An additional
bennie, if I had to open one up, just a slit with a knife and I could
peel the layers back & get access to the connector. When done, just
press back into place and cover with 2 more layers of good tape.
Worked great for me.
Good luck & 73,
Jim
wb4gcs@xxxxx.xxx
On 12/10/2013 2:21 PM, Rich/wa4bue wrote:
> I am not a fan of COAX Seal, it tends to migrate into the connector.
>
> In the Hampton Roads area, a NAVY town, we use the old NAVY way:
> * Light application of high great Silicon
> * Double sided electrical tape rap
> * Electrical tape rap
> * Spray lacquer over
> * Nylon tie on each end
>
> Great seal!
>
>
> ----- Original Message ----- From: "WA6FWF" <wa6fwf@xxxxxxxxx.xxx>
> To: <amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxx>
> Sent: Tuesday, December 10, 2013 1:54 PM
> Subject: [amsat-bb] Re: why not to buy an M2 antenna
>
>
>>? ? Well I look my antennas over each year but they have always been
>> relatively easy to get at even when they were on a glen martin tower
>> on the roof, I could see every other year if it is a major
>> undertaking but based on his call he is in New York, to think you can
>> put a antenna up and ignore it for years in a area with snow and
>> freezing temps stretches reason.
>>
>>? ? I'm also a fan of coax seal and some sort of coating on the
>> elements, When I look my antennas over I'm checking for loose bolts
>> and UV damage to plastic parts and coax, out on the west coast it is
>> the Sun and heat that is the thing to worry about.
>>
>> 73 Kevin WA6FWF
>>
>>
>> On 12/10/2013 10:32 AM, R.T.Liddy wrote:
>>> I'm neutral on this topic, but I was curious if the M2 Manual mentioned
>>> anything about maintenance. Here are the instructions:
>>>
>>> http://www.m2inc.com/pdf_manuals/436CP30.pdf
>>>
>>>
>>> There is no mention of maintenance. Of course, it would be a good idea
>>> to check things out regularly. But, depending on where the antenna is
>>> installed, it could be quite difficult to get to it once it's put
>>> up. I can't think
>>> of anyone that actually does yearly maintenance on their antennas.
>>> My rule
>>> of thumb is to anticipate what problems could occur and do what's
>>> necessary
>>> to avoid them during the initial installation. I always use
>>> Coax-Seal and spray
>>> the heck out of everything with clear Rustoleum.
>>>
>>> GL,? Bob K8BL
>>>
>>>
>>> ________________________________
>>>? From: WA6FWF <wa6fwf@xxxxxxxxx.xxx>
>>> To: amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxx
>>> Sent: Tuesday, December 10, 2013 1:01 PM
>>> Subject: [amsat-bb] Re: why not to buy an M2 antenna
>>>
>>> Might I ask what sort of preventative maintenance did you perform
>>> each year?
>>>
>>>? ? ? 73 Kevin WA6FWF
>>>
>>>
>>> On 12/10/2013 8:46 AM, Lizeth Norman wrote:
>>>> Purchased a M2 436CP30. Had a failure of the switching block in
>>>> less than 5
>>>> years. White plastic cracked and allowed water to ingress to the
>>>> switcher.
>>>> Customer service?? No return call.
>>>> Pics on request.
>>>> Norm n3ykf
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Message: 3
Date: Tue, 10 Dec 2013 16:54:27 -0800 (PST)
From: WILLIAMS MICHAEL <k9qho6762@xxxxxxxxx.xxx>
To: "amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxxx <amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxx>
Subject: [amsat-bb] self-amagamating tape
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MM0EQ said:
"Get proper rubber self-amalgamating tape, and do the job once and do it
right."
I had to look up the definition of amalgamating before commenting on this.
--------
That's Plymouth Bishop tape. You'll find it in the flea market at many
hamfests at a good price.
It is stretches?to about ?twice its length and wraps a connector under
tension. It then amalgamates.
You must use a knife or razor blade to remove and no mess.
It you see it, get some. It's great.
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Message: 4
Date: Tue, 10 Dec 2013 17:02:14 -0800
From: "Ted" <k7trkradio@xxxxxxx.xxx>
To: "'WILLIAMS MICHAEL'" <k9qho6762@xxxxxxxxx.xxx>,
<amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxx>
Subject: [amsat-bb] Re: self-amalgamating tape
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Also called 'raincoat tape' http://www.hamcq.com/raincoat-tape/
Best stuff since your old healthcare plan !
73, Ted
K7TRK
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Subject: [amsat-bb] self-amagamating tape
MM0EQ said:
"Get proper rubber self-amalgamating tape, and do the job once and do it
right."
I had to look up the definition of amalgamating before commenting on this.
--------
That's Plymouth Bishop tape. You'll find it in the flea market at many
hamfests at a good price.
It is stretches?to about ?twice its length and wraps a connector under
tension. It then amalgamates.
You must use a knife or razor blade to remove and no mess.
It you see it, get some. It's great.
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Message: 5
Date: Tue, 10 Dec 2013 18:00:47 -0800
From: Stephen Nelson <steve.motorola.uranium@xxxxx.xxx>
To: Ted <k7trkradio@xxxxxxx.xxx>
Cc: WILLIAMS MICHAEL <k9qho6762@xxxxxxxxx.xxx>, amsat-bb
<amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxx>
Subject: [amsat-bb] Re: self-amalgamating tape
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What I use,
One layer of Scotch 88 over the connectors (to be able to remove the sticky
tape for maintenance or antenna change), then one layer of the sticky tape
(self sealing mastic tape) found in Andrew's Hardline connector kit, and
multiple layers over the sticky tape then, carefully cut the Scotch 88 and
gently lay it around the seal. If you pull the electrical tape to cut it,
then it will unravel later.
Works well at 4000ft repeater sites as well as home.
Stephen N
KD6VEX
On Tue, Dec 10, 2013 at 5:02 PM, Ted <k7trkradio@xxxxxxx.xxx> wrote:
> Also called 'raincoat tape' http://www.hamcq.com/raincoat-tape/
>
> Best stuff since your old healthcare plan !
>
> 73, Ted
> K7TRK
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: amsat-bb-bounces@xxxxx.xxx [mailto:amsat-bb-bounces@xxxxx.xxxx On
> Behalf Of WILLIAMS MICHAEL
> Sent: Tuesday, December 10, 2013 4:54 PM
> To: amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxx
> Subject: [amsat-bb] self-amagamating tape
>
> MM0EQ said:
>
> "Get proper rubber self-amalgamating tape, and do the job once and do it
> right."
>
> I had to look up the definition of amalgamating before commenting on this.
> --------
> That's Plymouth Bishop tape. You'll find it in the flea market at many
> hamfests at a good price.
>
> It is stretches to about twice its length and wraps a connector under
> tension. It then amalgamates.
>
> You must use a knife or razor blade to remove and no mess.
>
> It you see it, get some. It's great.
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Message: 6
Date: Tue, 10 Dec 2013 14:46:48 -0600
From: David Metz <davemetz@xxxxxxxx.xxx>
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Subject: [amsat-bb] Re: why not to buy an M2 antenna
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The damage shown in the photos is simply the plastic (my guess is it is
Delrin) breaking down from UV exposure. Back in the 80's I built my own
circular polarized antennas for 70cm and 2M for AO-13. Having a lathe I
made some parts from white Delrin (a nylon like material). After about
ten years it showed the same UV damage. Note that the black plastic
element insulators in the photos are not cracked. The black pigment
used in the element insulators apparently protects them from UV. After
learning this lesson I started using the black Delrin for my home brew
antennas and have had no problems with UV damage. All that said, some
plastics are more resistant to UV than others. I have two M2 antennas
in use for terrestrial use and after ten years of being up in the
elements they are both working well. Note that the UV damage may not
have gone all the way to the core of the component yet. If it is still
mechanically intact (and just looks awful), it can be salvaged by
coating it with a thick black sealant and covering that with black
electrical tape.
--73-- Dave WA0AUQ
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Message: 7
Date: Wed, 11 Dec 2013 08:35:21 +0000 (UTC)
From: Jean-Pierre Godet <godetj@xxxxxxx.xx>
To: amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxx
Cc: amsat-f@xxxxxxxxxxx.xxx
Subject: [amsat-bb] CAPE-2 news
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Hello my friends !
The pass over western Europe of orbits between 204 and 308 (this last
yesterday) were well received, especially the CW telemetry (decoded by
ears :-) because of its interesting sound).
This morning, during orbit 323 pass (AOS 0732 UTC here) a continuous
carrier alone was heard, slowly frequency modulated at the rate of the
satellite rotation due to the voltage variation with no battery available :
period 4 seconds, amplitude 850 Hz.
Better, have a look here :
http://f5yg.pagesperso-orange.fr/forum/CAPE-2_orb323_11dec2013.mp3
http://f5yg.pagesperso-orange.fr/forum/CAPE-2_orb323_11dec2013.jpg
Have a nice day, everyone !
73 !
Jean-Pierre/F5YG
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Message: 8
Date: Wed, 11 Dec 2013 09:22:16 +0000 (UTC)
From: Jean-Pierre Godet <godetj@xxxxxxx.xx>
To: amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxx
Cc: amsat-f@xxxxxxxxxxx.xxx
Subject: [amsat-bb] Re: CAPE-2 news
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On the next pass, orbit 324, was received (but not decoded) AX25 frames
with the same 850 Hz in 4 seconds variation of the central frequency, one
frame each 15 secondes.
But the bird is alive !
73 ! Jean-Pierre/F5YG
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On Wed, 11 Dec 2013, Jean-Pierre Godet wrote:
> Hello my friends !
>
> The pass over western Europe of orbits between 204 and 308 (this last
> yesterday) were well received, especially the CW telemetry (decoded by ears
> :-) because of its interesting sound).
> This morning, during orbit 323 pass (AOS 0732 UTC here) a continuous
> carrier alone was heard, slowly frequency modulated at the rate of the
> satellite rotation due to the voltage variation with no battery available :
> period 4 seconds, amplitude 850 Hz.
> Better, have a look here :
> http://f5yg.pagesperso-orange.fr/forum/CAPE-2_orb323_11dec2013.mp3
> http://f5yg.pagesperso-orange.fr/forum/CAPE-2_orb323_11dec2013.jpg
>
> Have a nice day, everyone !
> 73 !
>
> Jean-Pierre/F5YG
>
>
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Message: 9
Date: Wed, 11 Dec 2013 11:41:37 +0100
From: Francisco Jim?nez-Mart?n S?nchez <ea1jm.fran@xxxxx.xxx>
To: "'Jean-Pierre Godet'" <godetj@xxxxxxx.xx>, <AMSAT-BB@xxxxx.xxx>
Subject: [amsat-bb] Re: CAPE-2 news
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Yes, it's still alive, see http://www.dk3wn.info/p/?p=39410 I decoded almost
11 packet frames!
Regards from Spain,
EA1JM, Fran
-----Mensaje original-----
De: amsat-bb-bounces@xxxxx.xxx [mailto:amsat-bb-bounces@xxxxx.xxxx En nombre
de Jean-Pierre Godet
Enviado el: mi?rcoles, 11 de diciembre de 2013 10:22
Para: amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxx
CC: amsat-f@xxxxxxxxxxx.xxx
Asunto: [amsat-bb] Re: CAPE-2 news
On the next pass, orbit 324, was received (but not decoded) AX25 frames
with the same 850 Hz in 4 seconds variation of the central frequency, one
frame each 15 secondes.
But the bird is alive !
73 ! Jean-Pierre/F5YG
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On Wed, 11 Dec 2013, Jean-Pierre Godet wrote:
> Hello my friends !
>
> The pass over western Europe of orbits between 204 and 308 (this
> last
> yesterday) were well received, especially the CW telemetry (decoded by
> ears
> :-) because of its interesting sound).
> This morning, during orbit 323 pass (AOS 0732 UTC here) a continuous
> carrier alone was heard, slowly frequency modulated at the rate of the
> satellite rotation due to the voltage variation with no battery available
:
> period 4 seconds, amplitude 850 Hz.
> Better, have a look here :
> http://f5yg.pagesperso-orange.fr/forum/CAPE-2_orb323_11dec2013.mp3
> http://f5yg.pagesperso-orange.fr/forum/CAPE-2_orb323_11dec2013.jpg
>
> Have a nice day, everyone !
> 73 !
>
> Jean-Pierre/F5YG
>
>
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Message: 10
Date: Wed, 11 Dec 2013 04:56:13 -0600
From: "Nick Pugh K5QXJ" <quadpugh@xxxxxxxxx.xxx>
To: "'Jean-Pierre Godet'" <godetj@xxxxxxx.xx>, <amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxx>
Cc: amsat-f@xxxxxxxxxxx.xxx
Subject: [amsat-bb] Re: CAPE-2 news
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Thanks Jean-Pierre
The mp3 was corrupted could you please resent the file
Thanks
?
nick ARS K5QXJ EM30xa 30.1N 92.1W
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Behalf Of Jean-Pierre Godet
Sent: Wednesday, December 11, 2013 2:35 AM
To: amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxx
Cc: amsat-f@xxxxxxxxxxx.xxx
Subject: [amsat-bb] CAPE-2 news
Hello my friends !
The pass over western Europe of orbits between 204 and 308 (this last
yesterday) were well received, especially the CW telemetry (decoded by ears
:-) because of its interesting sound).
This morning, during orbit 323 pass (AOS 0732 UTC here) a continuous
carrier alone was heard, slowly frequency modulated at the rate of the
satellite rotation due to the voltage variation with no battery available :
period 4 seconds, amplitude 850 Hz.
Better, have a look here :
http://f5yg.pagesperso-orange.fr/forum/CAPE-2_orb323_11dec2013.mp3
http://f5yg.pagesperso-orange.fr/forum/CAPE-2_orb323_11dec2013.jpg
Have a nice day, everyone !
73 !
Jean-Pierre/F5YG
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Message: 11
Date: Wed, 11 Dec 2013 06:10:38 -0500
From: Lizeth Norman <normanlizeth@xxxxx.xxx>
To: davemetz@xxxxxxxx.xxx
Cc: "<,amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxxxxxxx <AMSAT-BB@xxxxx.xxx>
Subject: [amsat-bb] Re: why not to buy an M2 antenna
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Dave,
My times technologies T100 says the switching block failed. I am not
worried about cosmetics. Cosmetics don't get grid squares.
Have fun,
Norm n3ykf
On Tue, Dec 10, 2013 at 3:46 PM, David Metz <davemetz@xxxxxxxx.xxx> wrote:
> The damage shown in the photos is simply the plastic (my guess is it is
> Delrin) breaking down from UV exposure. Back in the 80's I built my own
> circular polarized antennas for 70cm and 2M for AO-13. Having a lathe I
> made some parts from white Delrin (a nylon like material). After about ten
> years it showed the same UV damage. Note that the black plastic element
> insulators in the photos are not cracked. The black pigment used in the
> element insulators apparently protects them from UV. After learning this
> lesson I started using the black Delrin for my home brew antennas and have
> had no problems with UV damage. All that said, some plastics are more
> resistant to UV than others. I have two M2 antennas in use for terrestrial
> use and after ten years of being up in the elements they are both working
> well. Note that the UV damage may not have gone all the way to the core of
> the component yet. If it is still mechanically intact (and just looks
> awful), it can be salvaged by coating it with a thick black sealant and
> covering that with black electrical tape.
>
> --73-- Dave WA0AUQ
>
>
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Message: 12
Date: Wed, 11 Dec 2013 05:30:55 -0600
From: "Nick Pugh K5QXJ" <quadpugh@xxxxxxxxx.xxx>
To: "=?iso-8859-1?Q?'Francisco_Jim=E9nez-Mart=EDn_S=E1nchez'?="
<ea1jm.fran@xxxxx.xxx>, "'Jean-Pierre Godet'" <godetj@xxxxxxx.xx>,
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Subject: [amsat-bb] Re: CAPE-2 news
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Thanks Francisco
The pink mode is used to determine the keps we now believe that we are
2013-064c we will try to command it back to green mode next pass
nick
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Behalf Of Francisco Jim?nez-Mart?n S?nchez
Sent: Wednesday, December 11, 2013 4:42 AM
To: 'Jean-Pierre Godet'; AMSAT-BB@xxxxx.xxx
Subject: [amsat-bb] Re: CAPE-2 news
Yes, it's still alive, see http://www.dk3wn.info/p/?p=39410 I decoded almost
11 packet frames!
Regards from Spain,
EA1JM, Fran
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De: amsat-bb-bounces@xxxxx.xxx [mailto:amsat-bb-bounces@xxxxx.xxxx En nombre
de Jean-Pierre Godet Enviado el: mi?rcoles, 11 de diciembre de 2013 10:22
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Asunto: [amsat-bb] Re: CAPE-2 news
On the next pass, orbit 324, was received (but not decoded) AX25 frames
with the same 850 Hz in 4 seconds variation of the central frequency, one
frame each 15 secondes.
But the bird is alive !
73 ! Jean-Pierre/F5YG
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On Wed, 11 Dec 2013, Jean-Pierre Godet wrote:
> Hello my friends !
>
> The pass over western Europe of orbits between 204 and 308 (this
> last
> yesterday) were well received, especially the CW telemetry (decoded by
> ears
> :-) because of its interesting sound).
> This morning, during orbit 323 pass (AOS 0732 UTC here) a continuous
> carrier alone was heard, slowly frequency modulated at the rate of the
> satellite rotation due to the voltage variation with no battery
> available
:
> period 4 seconds, amplitude 850 Hz.
> Better, have a look here :
> http://f5yg.pagesperso-orange.fr/forum/CAPE-2_orb323_11dec2013.mp3
> http://f5yg.pagesperso-orange.fr/forum/CAPE-2_orb323_11dec2013.jpg
>
> Have a nice day, everyone !
> 73 !
>
> Jean-Pierre/F5YG
>
>
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Date: Wed, 11 Dec 2013 12:02:14 +0000 (UTC)
From: Jean-Pierre Godet <godetj@xxxxxxx.xx>
To: Nick Pugh K5QXJ <quadpugh@xxxxxxxxx.xxx>
Cc: amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxxx amsat-f@xxxxxxxxxxx.xxx
Subject: [amsat-bb] Re: CAPE-2 news
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You are right, Nick. I apologize for the inconvenience. Now it's OK
through the same link :
http://f5yg.pagesperso-orange.fr/forum/CAPE-2_orb323_11dec2013.mp3
It was orbite nr 323, the next ones, 324 and 325, was OK with AX25
telemetry each 15 seconds.
73 !
Jean-Pierre F5YG
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On Wed, 11 Dec 2013, Nick Pugh K5QXJ wrote:
> Thanks Jean-Pierre
> The mp3 was corrupted could you please resent the file
>
>
> Thanks
> ?
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> From: amsat-bb-bounces@xxxxx.xxx [mailto:amsat-bb-bounces@xxxxx.xxxx On
> Behalf Of Jean-Pierre Godet
> Sent: Wednesday, December 11, 2013 2:35 AM
> To: amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxx
> Cc: amsat-f@xxxxxxxxxxx.xxx
> Subject: [amsat-bb] CAPE-2 news
>
> Hello my friends !
>
> The pass over western Europe of orbits between 204 and 308 (this last
> yesterday) were well received, especially the CW telemetry (decoded by ears
> :-) because of its interesting sound).
> This morning, during orbit 323 pass (AOS 0732 UTC here) a continuous
> carrier alone was heard, slowly frequency modulated at the rate of the
> satellite rotation due to the voltage variation with no battery available :
> period 4 seconds, amplitude 850 Hz.
> Better, have a look here :
> http://f5yg.pagesperso-orange.fr/forum/CAPE-2_orb323_11dec2013.mp3
> http://f5yg.pagesperso-orange.fr/forum/CAPE-2_orb323_11dec2013.jpg
>
> Have a nice day, everyone !
> 73 !
>
> Jean-Pierre/F5YG
>
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