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Today's Topics:
1. Re: The ERP Blues (JoAnne Maenpaa)
2. Re: SO-50 Frequency Drift (Ib Christoffersen)
3. AO 7 (Rich/wa4bue)
4. Re: AO 7 (Paul Stoetzer)
5. Icom AG-35 For Sale (Howard Stephenson)
6. Re: The ERP Blues (Mike Sprenger)
7. Re: The ERP Blues (Jerry Buxton)
8. One More Time for the Slow People [ LituanicaSAT-1 ] (Les Rayburn)
9. Re: One More Time for the Slow People [ LituanicaSAT-1 ]
(Paul Stoetzer)
10. JO00EW (g0mrf@xxx.xxxx
11. Doppler.sqf Lituansat (Bob- W7LRD)
12. LituanicaSAT 1 (Rick Walter)
13. Re: [Starcom-bb] One More Time for the Slow People [
LituanicaSAT-1 ] (Joes Ham Mail)
14. Re: LituanicaSAT 1 (Jeffrey Koehler)
15. ARISS (Kelley)
16. ANS-159 AMSAT News Service Weekly Bulletins (Lee McLamb)
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Message: 1
Date: Sat, 7 Jun 2014 07:12:18 -0500
From: "JoAnne Maenpaa" <k9jkm@xxxxxxx.xxx>
To: "'AMSAT-BB'" <amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxx>
Subject: Re: [amsat-bb] The ERP Blues
Message-ID: <000e01cf8249$bac43cc0$304cb640$@xxx>
Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii"
> The ERP Blues by W5PFG
Excellent indeed! I'm reminded of the fellow who was driving to a
hamfest when a wheel fell off his car. He sang, "You Picked a Fine
Time to Leave Me Loose Wheel." (With apologies to Kenny Rogers)
--
73 de JoAnne K9JKM
k9jkm@xxxxx.xxx
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Message: 2
Date: Sat, 7 Jun 2014 16:47:19 +0200
From: Ib Christoffersen <oz1my@xxxxxx.xx>
To: Koos van den Hout <koos@xxxxxx.xxxxxx.xx>
Cc: amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxx
Subject: Re: [amsat-bb] SO-50 Frequency Drift
Message-ID: <70.98.04540.7F523935@xxxxx>
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Hi Koss and Paul,
I do not think that the "normal" center frequency is 436.795 MHz.
I use two frequencies for the downlink in SatPC32:
436.791 and 436.788 MHz.
I have heard it suddenly jump about 5 kHz during a pass - but that is some
time ago.
The two frequencies above are not always spot on but close enough.
Have a nice weekend all.
OZ1MY/Ib
----- Original meddelelse -----
> Fra: Koos van den Hout <koos@xxxxxx.xxxxxx.xx>
> Til: amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxx
> Dato: L?r, 07. jun 2014 12:27
> Emne: Re: [amsat-bb] SO-50 Frequency Drift
>
> Quoting Paul Stoetzer who wrote on Sat 2014-05-31 at 12:42:
>
> > Just was on the last pass of SO-50. I was not hearing the
> satellite at
> > first even as it rose above the trees. At the middle of the pass,
> I was
> > expecting to find it at around 436.795 MHz, but I found it around
> 436.786
> > MHz.
> >
> > Has anybody else noticed this?
>
> I just had a pass (and worked PD5DJ, thanks!) and I also noted a
> downward
> shift in frequency as I had to select the next downward shifted
> frequency
> earlier than gpredict was showing. Gpredict has the default 436.7950
> in
> its configuration.
>
> I can't give exact numbers as I was busy trying to hear/make a
> contact but
> there is some downward shift.
>
> Koos van den Hout
>
> --
> Koos van den Hout, PGP keyid DSS/1024 0xF0D7C263 via
> keyservers
> koos@xxxxxx.xxxxxx.xx
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> reviews
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73 OZ1MY
Ib
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Message: 3
Date: Sat, 07 Jun 2014 11:46:58 -0400
From: "Rich/wa4bue" <richard.siff@xxxxxxx.xxx>
To: <amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxx>
Subject: [amsat-bb] AO 7
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What mode is AO 7 in today?
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Message: 4
Date: Sat, 7 Jun 2014 11:50:44 -0400
From: Paul Stoetzer <n8hm@xxxx.xxx>
To: "Rich/wa4bue" <richard.siff@xxxxxxx.xxx>
Cc: "amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxxx <amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxx>
Subject: Re: [amsat-bb] AO 7
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Always check here:
http://oscar.dcarr.org/
It looks like it's been in good shape today based on the satellite
status page and log comments: http://aar29.free.fr/sat/ao7/ao7log.php
Of course, it can't be guaranteed that it'll stay in Mode B on each pass.
73,
Paul, N8HM
On Sat, Jun 7, 2014 at 11:46 AM, Rich/wa4bue <richard.siff@xxxxxxx.xxx> wrote:
> What mode is AO 7 in today?
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Message: 5
Date: Sat, 7 Jun 2014 08:32:47 -0700
From: Howard Stephenson <hlstephenson@xxxxx.xxx>
To: amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxx
Subject: [amsat-bb] Icom AG-35 For Sale
Message-ID:
<CAA-f8tpSNRcovK2gj9Z=f5P_aJXVs1HmChAQ=uE-DGcDZxg9Jg@xxxx.xxxxx.xxx>
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For Sale Icom AG-35 430 preamp $120 including shipping to the lower 48.
73,
Howard Stephenson K6IA
Watsonville, CA
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Message: 6
Date: Sat, 7 Jun 2014 15:02:54 -0400
From: Mike Sprenger <mikesprenger@xxxxx.xxx>
To: JoAnne Maenpaa <k9jkm@xxxxxxx.xxx>, AMSAT-BB <amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxx>
Subject: Re: [amsat-bb] The ERP Blues
Message-ID: <682CF4FB-6629-4984-98B7-688F201181B8@xxxxx.xxx>
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Bridge:
Nobody loves me but AO-07
...and She could be jiving me too
Repeat
On Jun 7, 2014, at 8:12 AM, "JoAnne Maenpaa" <k9jkm@xxxxxxx.xxx> wrote:
>> The ERP Blues by W5PFG
>
> Excellent indeed! I'm reminded of the fellow who was driving to a
> hamfest when a wheel fell off his car. He sang, "You Picked a Fine
> Time to Leave Me Loose Wheel." (With apologies to Kenny Rogers)
>
> --
> 73 de JoAnne K9JKM
> k9jkm@xxxxx.xxx
>
>
> _______________________________________________
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Message: 7
Date: Sat, 07 Jun 2014 14:20:29 -0500
From: Jerry Buxton <amsat@xxxx.xxx>
To: amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxx
Subject: Re: [amsat-bb] The ERP Blues
Message-ID: <539365FD.2050108@xxxx.xxx>
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Then the instrumental break "LEILA (AO-40)" from Eric Clapton...
"LEILA
Got me on the QRP, LEILA
I'm beggin' darling please, LEILA
Darling won't you ease my ERP?"
N0JY
On 6/7/2014 2:02 PM, Mike Sprenger wrote:
> Bridge:
>
> Nobody loves me but AO-07
> ...and She could be jiving me too
>
> Repeat
>
> On Jun 7, 2014, at 8:12 AM, "JoAnne Maenpaa" <k9jkm@xxxxxxx.xxx> wrote:
>
>>> The ERP Blues by W5PFG
>> Excellent indeed! I'm reminded of the fellow who was driving to a
>> hamfest when a wheel fell off his car. He sang, "You Picked a Fine
>> Time to Leave Me Loose Wheel." (With apologies to Kenny Rogers)
>>
>> --
>> 73 de JoAnne K9JKM
>> k9jkm@xxxxx.xxx
>>
>>
>> _______________________________________________
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Message: 8
Date: Sat, 07 Jun 2014 14:22:15 -0500
From: Les Rayburn <les@xxxxxxxxxxxx.xxx>
To: AMSAT Mailing List <amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxx>, Star-Com BB
<starcom-bb@xxxxxxxx.xxx>
Subject: [amsat-bb] One More Time for the Slow People [ LituanicaSAT-1
]
Message-ID: <53936667.2020805@xxxxxxxxxxxx.xxx>
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I'd really like to work a contact or two through the new bird while it's
still up. Can someone walk me through how to add this to SATPC32 and/or
Nova for Windows? I've downloaded the latest KEPS, but have no idea
which one
might be LituanicaSAT-1.
Frankly, the naming conventions are confusing, especially for newcomers.
What, exactly was wrong with OSCAR-1, OSCAR-2, etc?
Thanks in advance, for both assistance and patience.
--
--
73,
Les Rayburn, N1LF
121 Mayfair Park
Maylene, AL 35114
EM63nf
6M VUCC #1712
AMSAT #38965
Grid Bandits #222
Southeastern VHF Society
Central States VHF Society Life Member
Six Club #2484
Active on 6 Meters thru 1296, 10GHz & Light
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Message: 9
Date: Sat, 7 Jun 2014 15:50:32 -0400
From: Paul Stoetzer <n8hm@xxxx.xxx>
To: Les Rayburn <les@xxxxxxxxxxxx.xxx>
Cc: Star-Com BB <starcom-bb@xxxxxxxx.xxx>, AMSAT Mailing List
<amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxx>
Subject: Re: [amsat-bb] One More Time for the Slow People [
LituanicaSAT-1 ]
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Les,
The LituanicaSAT-1 team applied for an OSCAR number a couple of weeks
ago. They are still waiting for it's assignment. Hopefully it will be
before it reenters! It's tradition that a satellite has one name
before launch and a different one upon launch and activation.
You should use the CelesTrak keps as they are updated more frequently.
The atmospheric drag at the satellite's altitude requires frequent
updates. The LituanicaSAT-1 keps are located in the cubesat.txt file.
not amateur.txt. The name is LITUANICASAT-1.
A detailed tutorial of how to add new satellites to SatPC32 is located
here: http://www.dk1tb.de/FAQ_e.htm#NewSat
73,
Paul, N8HM
On Sat, Jun 7, 2014 at 3:22 PM, Les Rayburn <les@xxxxxxxxxxxx.xxx> wrote:
> I'd really like to work a contact or two through the new bird while it's
> still up. Can someone walk me through how to add this to SATPC32 and/or Nova
> for Windows? I've downloaded the latest KEPS, but have no idea which one
> might be LituanicaSAT-1.
>
> Frankly, the naming conventions are confusing, especially for newcomers.
> What, exactly was wrong with OSCAR-1, OSCAR-2, etc?
>
> Thanks in advance, for both assistance and patience.
>
> --
> --
> 73,
>
> Les Rayburn, N1LF
> 121 Mayfair Park
> Maylene, AL 35114
> EM63nf
>
> 6M VUCC #1712
> AMSAT #38965
> Grid Bandits #222
> Southeastern VHF Society
> Central States VHF Society Life Member
> Six Club #2484
>
> Active on 6 Meters thru 1296, 10GHz & Light
>
> _______________________________________________
> 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: 10
Date: Sat, 7 Jun 2014 15:55:07 -0400 (EDT)
From: g0mrf@xxx.xxx
To: amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxx
Subject: [amsat-bb] JO00EW
Message-ID: <8D150A18393ADF6-2674-823B1@xxxxxxxxxxxx.xxxxxx.xxx.xxx>
Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii"
Hi all.
If anyone in Europe is collecting grids, I'll be operating a demo station
Sunday 8th from JO00EW
Will be active on anything with a transponder from the 09:08 pass of AO-73
through to about 15:30 UTC. I think that's about 12 satellite passes in
total. - But no Doppler tracking in the field and manual antenna rotating. !
Thanks
David G0MRF/P
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Message: 11
Date: Sat, 7 Jun 2014 21:56:03 +0000 (UTC)
From: Bob- W7LRD <w7lrd@xxxxxxx.xxx>
To: amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxx
Subject: [amsat-bb] Doppler.sqf Lituansat
Message-ID:
<625965892.4960955.1402178163748.JavaMail.root@xxxxxxx.xxx>
Content-Type: text/plain; charset=utf-8
would someone send me the the doppler sqf file for this bird
73 Bob W7LRD
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Message: 12
Date: Sat, 7 Jun 2014 19:07:01 -0400
From: Rick Walter <wb3csy@xxxxx.xxx>
To: "amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxxx <amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxx>
Subject: [amsat-bb] LituanicaSAT 1
Message-ID:
<CAJckjgMXHm0yOxh2dFYz+9WNzrdKGqAhbsSBWWpKsg-CLqXu6Q@xxxx.xxxxx.xxx>
Content-Type: text/plain; charset=UTF-8
I was just on the 22:53Z pass of LituanicaSAT 1. Only person there. Called
a few people to drum up a contact. The audio was excellent and very strong
on a 22 degree elevation pass using an Arrow II antenna.
Was everyone watching for a triple crown winner?
Rick
--
Sent from Rick's gmail account
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Message: 13
Date: Sat, 7 Jun 2014 14:56:23 -0500
From: Joes Ham Mail <n5jf@xxx.xxx>
To: Paul Stoetzer <n8hm@xxxx.xxx>
Cc: Star-Com BB <starcom-bb@xxxxxxxx.xxx>, AMSAT Mailing List
<amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxx>, Les Rayburn <les@xxxxxxxxxxxx.xxx>
Subject: Re: [amsat-bb] [Starcom-bb] One More Time for the Slow People
[ LituanicaSAT-1 ]
Message-ID: <51033EFF-4C74-4822-8264-A10919ADCE37@xxx.xxx>
Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii
Thanks Paul for the link that was info I was interested in as well really
appreciate the help OM. 73 Joe N5JF <><
Sent from my iPhone
> On Jun 7, 2014, at 2:50 PM, Paul Stoetzer <n8hm@xxxx.xxx> wrote:
>
> Les,
>
> The LituanicaSAT-1 team applied for an OSCAR number a couple of weeks
> ago. They are still waiting for it's assignment. Hopefully it will be
> before it reenters! It's tradition that a satellite has one name
> before launch and a different one upon launch and activation.
>
> You should use the CelesTrak keps as they are updated more frequently.
> The atmospheric drag at the satellite's altitude requires frequent
> updates. The LituanicaSAT-1 keps are located in the cubesat.txt file.
> not amateur.txt. The name is LITUANICASAT-1.
>
> A detailed tutorial of how to add new satellites to SatPC32 is located
> here: http://www.dk1tb.de/FAQ_e.htm#NewSat
>
> 73,
>
> Paul, N8HM
>
>
>> On Sat, Jun 7, 2014 at 3:22 PM, Les Rayburn <les@xxxxxxxxxxxx.xxx> wrote:
>> I'd really like to work a contact or two through the new bird while it's
>> still up. Can someone walk me through how to add this to SATPC32 and/or
Nova
>> for Windows? I've downloaded the latest KEPS, but have no idea which one
>> might be LituanicaSAT-1.
>>
>> Frankly, the naming conventions are confusing, especially for newcomers.
>> What, exactly was wrong with OSCAR-1, OSCAR-2, etc?
>>
>> Thanks in advance, for both assistance and patience.
>>
>> --
>> --
>> 73,
>>
>> Les Rayburn, N1LF
>> 121 Mayfair Park
>> Maylene, AL 35114
>> EM63nf
>>
>> 6M VUCC #1712
>> AMSAT #38965
>> Grid Bandits #222
>> Southeastern VHF Society
>> Central States VHF Society Life Member
>> Six Club #2484
>>
>> Active on 6 Meters thru 1296, 10GHz & Light
>>
>> _______________________________________________
>> 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: 14
Date: Sat, 7 Jun 2014 16:52:07 -0700 (PDT)
From: Jeffrey Koehler <jeffk13057@xxxxx.xxx>
To: "amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxxx <amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxx>
Subject: Re: [amsat-bb] LituanicaSAT 1
Message-ID:
<1402185127.70157.YahooMailIosMobile@xxxxxxxxx.xxxx.xxx.xxxxx.xxx>
Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii
Yup. Should've been talking to you, though. <br/><br/>73, Jeff
WB2SYK<br/>SYRACUSE FN13xc<a
href="https://overview.mail.yahoo.com?.src=iOS"><br/><br/>Sent from Yahoo
Mail for iPhone</a>
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Message: 15
Date: Sat, 07 Jun 2014 21:07:36 -0500
From: Kelley <kshaddrick@xxxxx.xxx>
To: AMSAT-BB <amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxx>
Subject: [amsat-bb] ARISS
Message-ID: <5393C568.3010102@xxxxx.xxx>
Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1; format=flowed
Hi all,
I've been trying to work stations on ARISS as it goes over the USA, and
don't seem to be getting anywhere. I hear the ARISS exactly when my
tracking software says I should. I switch to converse mode and send a
"Hi". I see a number of stations sending packets, I attempt to contact
them without results.
I used K9JKM's PDF to help set things up (very helpful). My unproto is
CQ VIA ARISS. I looked at the bottom of www.ariss.net to see if the
ARISS was hearing me, I didn't see my call, nor did I see the other
calls I heard. Perhaps it takes a while to appear.
Is there another way to see if things are setup okay on my end?
I'm using Winpack on Windows 7 to a MFJ-1278T to a IC-706MKIIG connected
to a vertical antenna mounted at 50' (working on a better antenna, hope
to have it up soon).
--
Kelley - W?RK
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Message: 16
Date: Sat, 07 Jun 2014 22:47:39 -0400
From: Lee McLamb <ku4os@xxx.xx.xxx>
To: amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxx
Subject: [amsat-bb] ANS-159 AMSAT News Service Weekly Bulletins
Message-ID: <5393CECB.70007@xxx.xx.xxx>
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AMSAT NEWS SERVICE
ANS-159
The AMSAT News Service bulletins are a free, weekly news and infor-
mation service of AMSAT North America, The Radio Amateur Satellite
Corporation. ANS publishes news related to Amateur Radio in Space
including 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.
The news feed on http://www.amsat.org publishes news of Amateur
Radio in Space as soon as our volunteers can post it.
Please send any amateur satellite news or reports to:
ans-editor at amsat.org.
In this edition:
* Last Week to Submit AMSAT-NA Board of Directors Nominations
* AMSAT Field Day Reminder - June 28-29
* ISEE-3 Spacecraft Reboot Project Update
SB SAT @ AMSAT $ANS-159.01
ANS-159 AMSAT News Service Weekly Bulletins
AMSAT News Service Bulletin 159.01
From AMSAT HQ SILVER SPRING, MD.
June 8, 2014
To All RADIO AMATEURS
BID: $ANS-159.01
Last Week to Submit AMSAT-NA Board of Directors Nominations
It is time to submit nominations for the upcoming open seats on the
AMSAT-NA Board of Directors. A nomination requires either one
Member Society or five current individual members in good standing
to nominate an AMSAT-NA member for Director. Three terms expire
normally this year. In addition, a forth Director will be elected for
one year to fill the remainder of an unexpired term. Up to two
Alternates may be elected for one year terms.
In addition to traditional submissions of written nominations,
which remains unchanged and is the preferred method, nominations
may be made by electronic means. These include e-mail, FAX, or
electronic image of a petition. Electronic petitions should be sent to
MARTHA@xxxxx.xxx or faxed to (301) 822-4371. Written
nominations, consisting of names, calls and individual signatures
should be mailed to:
AMSAT-NA
10605 Concord St,
#304 Kensington, MD 20895.
No matter what means is used, petitions MUST arrive no later than
June 15th at the AMSAT-NA office. If the nomination is a traditional
written nomination, no other action is required. If it is other than
this, i.e. electronic, a verifying traditional written petition MUST be
received at the AMSAT-NA office at the above address within 7 days
following the close of nominations on June 15th.
ELECTRONIC SUBMISSIONS WITHOUT THIS SECOND, WRITTEN
VERIFICATION ARE NOT VALID UNDER THE EXISTING AMSAT-NA
BYLAWS.
Please note the new mailing and FAX instructions.
[ANS thanks Alan, WA4SCA, AMSAT Corporate Secretary, for the above
information]
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AMSAT Field Day Reminder - June 28-29
It's that time of year again: Summer and Field Day!
Each year the American Radio Relay League (ARRL) sponsors Field Day as
a "picnic, a campout, practice for emergencies, an informal contest and,
most of all, FUN!". The event takes place during a 24-hour period on the
fourth weekend of June. For 2014 the event takes place during a
27-hour period from 1800 UTC on Saturday June 28, 2014 through
2100 UTC on Sunday June 29, 2014. Those who set up prior to 1800 UTC
on June 29 can operate only 24 hours. The Radio Amateur Satellite
Corporation (AMSAT) promotes its own version of Field Day for operation
via the amateur satellites, held concurrently with the ARRL event.
If you are considering ONLY the FM voice satellite SaudiSat-Oscar-50 for
your AMSAT Field Day focus . don't . unless you are simply hoping to
make one contact for the ARRL rules bonus points. The congestion on
FM LEO satellites was so intense in prior years that we must continue to
limit their use to one-QSO-per-FM-satellite. This includes the
International
Space Station. You will be allowed one QSO if the ISS is operating Voice.
You will also be allowed one digital QSO with the ISS or any other digital,
non-store-and-forward, packet satellite (if operational).
A lot of good contacts can be made on the linear transponder satellites
including AO-73, VO-52, FO-29, and AO-7. During Field Day the
transponders come alive like 20 meters on a weekend. The transponders
on these satellites will support multiple simultaneous SSB or CW contacts.
The AMSAT Field Day 2014 event is open to all Amateur Radio operators.
Amateurs are to use the exchange as specified in ARRL rules for Field Day.
The AMSAT competition is to encourage the use of all amateur satellites,
both analog and digital.
For the complete listing of the AMSAT Field Day Rules please refer to the
AMSAT web:
http://www.amsat.org/?page_id=216
[ANS thanks AMSAT Director Contests and Awards, Bruce Paige, KK5DO for the
above information]
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ISEE-3 Spacecraft Reboot Project Update
Dennis Wingo KD4ETA has released an update on the attempts by volunteers,
including radio amateurs, to gain control of the NASA ISEE-3 spacecraft.
The International Sun-Earth Explorer (ISEE-3), a spacecraft that was
launched in
1978 to study Earth?s magnetosphere and repurposed in 1983 to study two
comets. Renamed the International Cometary Explorer (ICE), it has been
in a
heliocentric orbit since then, traveling just slightly faster than
Earth. It's finally
catching up to us from behind, and will be closest to Earth in August,
2014.
In his report Dennis says that the spacecraft was successfully commanded
into
engineering telemetry mode and he mentions the work of radio amateurs Achim
Vollhardt DH2VA (AMSAT-DL Bochum) and Phil Karn KA9Q.
[Achim Vollhardt DH2VA and Mario Lorenz DL5MLO plan to attend the AMSAT-UK
International Space Colloquium in Guildford July 26-27 to give a
presentation of
their work. The event is open to all]
Regarding the possibility of Lunar impact Dennis says ?If we can
maneuver the
spacecraft by June 17th we get the very small delta V number for the
maneuver
above. However, this starts to climb rapidly as the spacecraft gets
closer to the moon.
Also we cannot at this time rule out a lunar impact. It is imperative
that we get a
ranging pass as soon as possible. We also need time to not only evaluate
the health of
the spacecraft, but to test the systems, the catalyst bed heaters for
the propulsion
system, the valve heaters, analyze the rest of the propulsion, power,
and attitude control
system as rapidly as possible. This will be a lot of commanding so we
have to move into
high gear next week. This is a very fluid situation and we have made
amazing progress,
thanks to the support of those who believed in us in our crowd funding
and the support
of our NASA sponsors at NASA Ames and NASA headquarters. More to come
soon!!?
Read the report at
http://spacecollege.org/isee3/isee-3-reboot-project-update-bullseye-and-more.h
tml
Watch ISEE-3 Reboot Project ? Recovering a 30 year old space probe
ISEE-3 / ICE Telecommunications Summary
http://mdkenny.customer.netspace.net.au/ISEE-3.pdf
Dennis Wingo KD4ETA blog http://denniswingo.wordpress.com/
Can radio amateurs command the ISEE-3 / ICE spacecraft ?
http://amsat-uk.org/2014/03/19/can-radio-amateurs-command-the-isee-3-ice-space
craft/
Radio amateurs receive NASA ISEE-3 / ICE Spacecraft
http://amsat-uk.org/2014/03/09/radio-amateurs-receive-nasa-isee-3ice-spacecraf
t/
Radio hams help attempts to command NASA spacecraft
http://amsat-uk.org/2014/05/21/radio-hams-help-attempts-to-command-nasa-spacec
raft/
ISEE-3/ICE on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/ISEE3returns
[ANS thanks AMSAT-UK for the above information]
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73,
This week's ANS Editor,
Lee McLamb, KU4OS
ku4os at amsat dot org
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