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Today's Topics:
1. Re: PCSAT Recovery status (Dave Aitch)
2. AMSAT DXpedition loaner gear project. (Andrew Glasbrenner)
3. Re: PCSAT Recovery status (Robert Bruninga)
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Message: 1
Date: Fri, 12 Dec 2008 15:48:33 -0000
From: "Dave Aitch" <dave@xxxxx.xxx>
Subject: [amsat-bb] Re: PCSAT Recovery status
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Would it be possible to allow some other responsible
person, perhaps on an other continent, to command it ?
73, Dave. G1OCN
AMSAT UK 5766
Portland. Dorset.
IO80SM
-----Original Message-----
>From Robert Bruninga
Sent: 12 December 2008 14:56
To: amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxx
Cc: 'TAPR APRS Mailing List'
Subject: [amsat-bb] PCSAT Recovery status
PCSAT Recovery Status:
Still no joy on recovery.
Still too many unattended stations overloading
the bird while we are trying to command it.
SNIPPED
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Message: 2
Date: Fri, 12 Dec 2008 11:32:59 -0500
From: "Andrew Glasbrenner" <glasbrenner@xxxxxxxxxx.xxx>
Subject: [amsat-bb] AMSAT DXpedition loaner gear project.
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The AMSAT Operations team is in the process of acquiring a few sets of basic
loaner gear that will be available to DXpeditions and other groups in order
to promote activity on the satellites. Initially these will consist of
simple FM portable stations including a full duplex dual band HT and an
Arrow or other suitable antenna. Depending on the success of the program, we
will likely expand it to include the transponder and digital satellites as
well. We also expect to be able to integrate AO-51 operations into the
program. In the recent past, similar efforts have been undertaken by
individuals within AMSAT, including W9AE's AO-40 package, and KO4MA's gear
loaned to the KG4SB Gitmo operation.
Thanks to the past generosity of AMSAT-OZ and a few individual donors to a
prior personal effort to equip a Peruvian university station for AO-40, I
have approximately 140 dollars to redirect to this project. To complete the
first phase of this, I'd like to have on hand two split boom Arrow antennas
with diplexers and two late model full duplex handhelds. The preferred rig
is the Kenwood D-7 or Yaesu FT-530. These will be packaged together in two
custom crush-proof PVC carrying tubes. We already have a major DXpedition to
a location within LEO range of most of North America interested in
participating in the early part of 2009.
If businesses, organizations or individuals would like to assist in this
program, please email me at ko4ma@xxxxx.xxx. All sponsors will receive full
recognition from AMSAT for their participation. As indicated above, our
major needs at this point are two split boom Arrow antennas with diplexers
and two full duplex dual band HTs.
73 and thanks for your support of AMSAT,
Drew KO4MA
AMSAT-NA VP Operations
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Message: 3
Date: Fri, 12 Dec 2008 14:02:19 -0500
From: "Robert Bruninga" <bruninga@xxxx.xxx>
Subject: [amsat-bb] Re: PCSAT Recovery status
To: "'Dave Aitch'" <dave@xxxxx.xxx>
Cc: 'AMSAT-BB' <amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxx>
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> Would it be possible to allow some
> other responsible person, perhaps
> on an other continent, to command it ?
Yes, I have some very goood volunteers in HI, JP, NZ, AU that do
try also. But only the hawaii station has no QRM, but
unfortunately he also can only use a hand held ARROW antenna on
the side of the road, (or through his roof if it is raining) and
so he has not been very successful.
There are not many OSCAR sattellite class stations on Hawaii
since there is no one to talk to..
BUT, I just did a magnetic pole map of the world and realize
that even though the -Z panel points down in the southern
hemisphere, there is a possiblity over New Zealand. I think one
of our volunteers may give it a try tonight.
See the new plots on the www.aprs.org/pcsat.html web page.
Bob, WB4APR
> 73, Dave. G1OCN
> AMSAT UK 5766
> Portland. Dorset.
> IO80SM
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From Robert Bruninga
> Sent: 12 December 2008 14:56
> To: amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxx
> Cc: 'TAPR APRS Mailing List'
> Subject: [amsat-bb] PCSAT Recovery status
>
> PCSAT Recovery Status:
>
> Still no joy on recovery.
> Still too many unattended stations overloading
> the bird while we are trying to command it.
>
> SNIPPED
>
>
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