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Today's Topics:
1. Re: Top 25 SatGates (Robert MacHale)
2. Re: Waving An Antenna (Robert MacHale)
3. Re: Waving An Antenna (Jeff Johns)
4. Re: W3XO (Burns Fisher)
5. Re: VUCC Awards-Endorsements for July 2019 (AE5B)
6. Re: Top 25 SatGates (George Henry)
7. Re: Waving An Antenna (k6vug@?????????.????
8. Re: Space-Track TLEs now include PSAT2 and BRICSAT2 (aka
USNAP1) (FM Hillhouse Jr)
9. Re: Top 25 SatGates (KE6BLR Robert)
10. Re: Space-Track TLEs now include PSAT2 and BRICSAT2 (aka
USNAP1) (Robert Switzer)
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Message: 1
Date: Thu, 1 Aug 2019 21:25:03 +0000 (UTC)
From: Robert MacHale <robert.machale@?????.???>
To: amsat bb <amsat-bb@?????.???>, Robert Bruninga <bruninga@????.???>
Subject: Re: [amsat-bb] Top 25 SatGates
Message-ID: <768343025.1009850.1564694703480@????.?????.???>
Content-Type: text/plain; charset=UTF-8
Request for Comments: here is a proposed Survey, this includes Bob's
requested questions; are there any other questions to ask?
*** Sample Survey Questions for Top 25 SatGates ***
1) Which Radio do you use:????a) Make:?? ? b) Model:
? ? c) Volume:
? ? c) Squelch (y/n):
? ? d) Attenuation (y/n):
? ? e) FM Wide or FM Narrow:
2) Which TNC do you use:? ? a) Make:
? ? b) Model:
3) Which iGate do you use:? ? a) Make:
? ? b) Model:
? ? c) Internet Connection Speed:
4) Which Antenna do you use:? ? a) Make:
? ? b) Model:
? ? c) Type: Yagi[Element Count]/Egg Beater/Vertical/Helical/Other
? ? d) Polarization: Vertical/Horizontal/Circular Left/Circular Right
? ? c) dBi:
? ? d) Height of Tower:
5) Which Cable do you use:? ? a) Make:
? ? b) Model:
? ? c) Length:
? ? d) Connector Type(s) (BNC/PL259/NMO):
4) Which Pre-Amp do you use:? ? a) Make:
? ? b) Model:
? ? c) dBi:
? ? d) Mounted next to Antenna or next to Radio?
5) Which Rotator System do you use:? ? a) Make:
? ? b) Model:
? ? c) None / Azimuth + Elevation / Azimuth Only
6) Which Rotator Guidance System do you use:? ? a) Make:
? ? b) Model:
? ? c) None
7) Which Additional Frequencies do you support:? ? a) Doppler Shift (y/n)
? ? b) 144.390 MHz (y/n)
? ? c) Other:
8) Which speeds do you support:? ? a) 1200
? ? b) 9600
? ? c) Other:
9) Experience Factor? ? a) What year did you start iGating 145.825 MHz?
? ? b) What tips & tricks have you learned by trial and error?? ? c)?What is
your Secret Sauce??
***
73
Robert MacHale. KE6BLR Ham Radio License.?http://spaceCommunicator.club/aprs?
. Supporting Boy Scout Merit Badges in Radio, Robotics, and Space Exploration
On Thursday, August 1, 2019, 11:43:59 AM PDT, Robert Bruninga via
AMSAT-BB <amsat-bb@?????.???> wrote:
YES!
All SATGATE owners, Lets fill in this list!? Try to use simple consistent
language where possible.
Such as OMNI or auto-AZ/EL or AZ, 13 dBi (gain), then Doppler TUnning if
Applicable..? Use the word MULTI if the station QSY frequencies to track
multiple satllites on multiple frequencies.
I'd love to see the big split between fully automatied AZ/EL tracking
/tuning, and simply a fixed Omni
Bob
-----Original Message-----
From: AMSAT-BB <amsat-bb-bounces@?????.???> On Behalf Of KE6BLR Robert via
AMSAT-BB
Sent: Thursday, August 1, 2019 11:13 AM
To: AMSAT BB <amsat-bb@?????.???>
Subject: [amsat-bb] Top 25 SatGates
These are the Satellite APRS Packets provided in July 2019 per Callsign +
SSID. I am always curious about station setup: antenna, radio, TNC, iGate
software, altitude, location, etc. I have been considering reaching out to
each operator to gather specs.
This topic might make a neat article for AmSat, ARRL, or similar magazine.
1459 YF1ZQA-10
1071 KG4PID-14
1030 N6DAN-2
1013 EA8BQD
1008 N6DAN-1
957 VK5ATN-3
778 VK6HAM-2
662 VK2TV-4
587 PY5LF-10
507 NH6Y-2
442 W0ARP-15
363 KK4NAM
352 KC5ILO-12
325 DM0AI-10
322 W7KKE-13
310 ON7EQ-10
305 OK2KOJ-14
289 OE4ENU-2
262 K4KDR-15
246 CU2ZG-1
231 N6BA-10
223 HS3LSE-11
207 W0ARP-1
201 SV3CIX-1
183 T2SPAIN2
73
Robert MacHale
. KE6BLR Ham Radio License
. http://spaceCommunicator.club/aprs <http://spacecommunicator.club/aprs>
. Supporting Boy Scout Merit Badges in Radio, Robotics, and Space
Exploration _______________________________________________
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Message: 2
Date: Thu, 1 Aug 2019 21:30:36 +0000 (UTC)
From: Robert MacHale <robert.machale@?????.???>
To: amsat-bb@?????.???? Brad Smith <corlissbs@???.???>
Subject: Re: [amsat-bb] Waving An Antenna
Message-ID: <702408045.1030327.1564695036665@????.?????.???>
Content-Type: text/plain; charset=UTF-8
An antenna rotator may be overkill; but my arm gets tired holding the Arrow
in one position too long.
I really like using a Tripod with a Pistol Grip for quick aiming.
Robert MacHale. KE6BLR Ham Radio License.?http://spaceCommunicator.club/aprs?
. Supporting Boy Scout Merit Badges in Radio, Robotics, and Space Exploration
On Thursday, August 1, 2019, 11:32:39 AM PDT, Brad Smith via AMSAT-BB
<amsat-bb@?????.???> wrote:
<I don't mean to suggest there's anything wrong with easy. I just think,
as a selling point, it's run it's course is all. How many times are you
going to watch a guy at a hamfest with an HT and a handheld? antenna
exchange grid squares? I would think sooner or later people just walk on
by.? "Seen it already, where's the new rigs?" >
There is room in this hobby for all types of radio/satellite contact. I have
recently introduced two other hams to satellites by "waving an antenna."
They both bought Arrow 2 antennas and now are having great fun with the
birds. If I had a rotor system on a tripod, these people would have passed
it up as too complicated. Our ham club is going to build our own stressed
moxon antennas so everyone can work the birds. Depending if one is trying to
get people into the satellite hobby or dazzle them with technology, one has
to tailor the display to the crowd. Yes, I belong to the KISS club. (Keep It
Simple Stupid) But on the other hand, I do work the SSB birds, receive SSTV
images from the ISS and am learning to send packets. I welcome the new
ideas. If I have to buy a new radio, so be it. If I have to pay for some air
time, so be it. If I have a learning curve, so be it. But I still will be
the low life out there waving an Arrow 2 antenna because it is fun, gets the
job done, and still gi
ves me a thrill. And all my neighbors think I should have a tin foil hat as
I stand in my yard with my antenna in the air.? Brad KC9UQR
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Message: 3
Date: Thu, 1 Aug 2019 16:37:46 -0500
From: Jeff Johns <jeff30339@?????.???>
To: amsat-bb@?????.???
Subject: Re: [amsat-bb] Waving An Antenna
Message-ID: <FFA73783-B061-4AFF-B2B9-7F535212AFD2@?????.???>
Content-Type: text/plain; charset=utf-8
Satellites are constantly moving and spinning which requires an almost
constant movement to keep the Arrow properly oriented. With the exception of
AO7 and FO29, most passes are only about 10-11 minute maximum. I can?t think
of a single time where I?ve held my antenna in the same position for a
satellite pass. YMMV.
Jeff WE4B
> On Aug 1, 2019, at 4:30 PM, Robert MacHale via AMSAT-BB
<amsat-bb@?????.???> wrote:
>
> An antenna rotator may be overkill; but my arm gets tired holding the
Arrow in one position too long.
> I really like using a Tripod with a Pistol Grip for quick aiming.
> Robert MacHale. KE6BLR Ham Radio License. http://spaceCommunicator.club/aprs
> . Supporting Boy Scout Merit Badges in Radio, Robotics, and Space
Exploration
>
>
>
> On Thursday, August 1, 2019, 11:32:39 AM PDT, Brad Smith via AMSAT-BB
<amsat-bb@?????.???> wrote:
>
> <I don't mean to suggest there's anything wrong with easy. I just think,
> as a selling point, it's run it's course is all. How many times are you
> going to watch a guy at a hamfest with an HT and a handheld? antenna
> exchange grid squares? I would think sooner or later people just walk on
> by.? "Seen it already, where's the new rigs?" >
> There is room in this hobby for all types of radio/satellite contact. I
have recently introduced two other hams to satellites by "waving an
antenna." They both bought Arrow 2 antennas and now are having great fun
with the birds. If I had a rotor system on a tripod, these people would have
passed it up as too complicated. Our ham club is going to build our own
stressed moxon antennas so everyone can work the birds. Depending if one is
trying to get people into the satellite hobby or dazzle them with
technology, one has to tailor the display to the crowd. Yes, I belong to the
KISS club. (Keep It Simple Stupid) But on the other hand, I do work the SSB
birds, receive SSTV images from the ISS and am learning to send packets. I
welcome the new ideas. If I have to buy a new radio, so be it. If I have to
pay for some air time, so be it. If I have a learning curve, so be it. But I
still will be the low life out there waving an Arrow 2 antenna because it is
fun, gets the job done, and still
gives me a thrill. And all my neighbors think I should have a tin foil hat
as I stand in my yard with my antenna in the air. Brad KC9UQR
>
> _______________________________________________
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> to all interested persons worldwide without requiring membership. Opinions
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Message: 4
Date: Thu, 1 Aug 2019 20:17:54 -0400
From: Burns Fisher <wb1fj-bb@??????.??>
To: David Jordan <n4csitwo@?????????.???>
Cc: Ray Soifer <rsoifer1@???.???>, AMSAT BB <amsat-bb@?????.???>
Subject: Re: [amsat-bb] W3XO
Message-ID:
<CABX7KxVjLYbzTfpVMVeD6H03xyGLjY7HNHo=UW6oEwwYy7m5Ww@????.?????.???>
Content-Type: text/plain; charset="UTF-8"
Excellent! Thanks for passing this on!
On Thu, Aug 1, 2019 at 2:19 PM David Jordan via AMSAT-BB <amsat-bb@?????.???>
wrote:
> This is very nice to hear Ray.
>
>
> Thank you for sharing this.
>
>
>
>
> Dave, AA4KN
>
>
> ARISS PR
>
>
>
>
> Get Outlook for Android
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
> On Thu, Aug 1, 2019 at 2:08 PM -0400, "Ray Soifer via AMSAT-BB" <
> amsat-bb@?????.???> wrote:
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
> You probably knew this already, but I just learned that Bill Tynan's call
> sign, W3XO, has been issued to the Hill Country Amateur Radio Club of
> Kerrville, Texas, as a memorial. Bill was a leading member and past
> president of the club, to which I belonged when I lived in nearby
> Fredericksburg, TX.
> 73 Ray W2RS
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>
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Message: 5
Date: Thu, 1 Aug 2019 20:08:42 -0500
From: AE5B <ae5b@????.???>
To: amsat-bb@?????.???
Subject: Re: [amsat-bb] VUCC Awards-Endorsements for July 2019
Message-ID: <d1d0c77b-b7bf-1a0f-48ce-7ccdb606bc6b@????.???>
Content-Type: text/plain; charset=windows-1252; format=flowed
Something broke with my last LOTW endorsement application.? 6 meter, 2
meter, FFMA, and Satellite all lost my callsign. I may have entered
something wrong on the application. I've pinged the VUCC folks at HQ and
eventually if will get fixed. No big problem as long as the FCC doesn't
lose it. :-) LOTW DXCC endorsement application at the same time came
through fine.? Don't worry about correcting the announcement.
John C. Dyer? alias AE5B
On 8/1/2019 1:58 PM, Schuette, Martin A via AMSAT-BB wrote:
> John C Dyer is AE5B. I just checked and this issue also shows up in the
Fred Fish Memorial Award Standings.
>
> Not sure how this happened, but then again, some earners of VUCC are still
missing from the standings entirety, including OH5LK who was satellite VUCC
#1 from what I recall.
>
> 73,
>
> Marty Schuette N9EAT.
>
> On Aug 1, 2019 13:35, "Ronald G. Parsons via AMSAT-BB"
<amsat-bb@?????.???> wrote:
> [WARNING: EXTERNAL SENDER]
> This email is from outside SIU and the sender may not match the person in
the ?From? field. Do not click links or open attachments unless you verify
that the content is safe.
>
> Here are the endorsements and new VUCC Satellite Awards issued by the ARRL
for the period July 1, 2019 through August 1, 2019. Congratulations to all
those who made the list this month!
>
> CALL 01Jul 01Aug AA8CH 550 584
> WD9EWK 567 575
> NS3L 475 505
> JOHN C DYER ??? 442
> K9UO 400 425
> W5TD 381 384
> KE8FZT 325 350
> K5IX 300 325
> PS8ET 211 275
> WW8W 201 228
> AB1OC 184 215
> KJ4EU 151 206
> AA4QE 102 204
> N7EGY 169 200
> ND0C 153 200
> PR8KW New 200
> LW2DAF 125 130
> KC9VGG 102 127
> KC9UQR New 113
> XE2YWH New 102
> K5ZM New 101
> N4QX New 100
>
> If you are ?John C Dyer?, please contact ARRL Awards Desk to correct your
record.QRZ.COM has no listing for that name. If you find errors or
omissions. please contact me off-list at <mycall>@<??????>.com and I'll
revise the announcement. This list was developed by comparing the ARRL .pdf
listings for the two months. It's a visual comparison so omissions are
possible. Apologies if your call was not mentioned.
>
> Thanks to all those who are roving to grids that are rarely on the birds.
They are doing most of the work!
>
> Ron W5RKN
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--
West Texas Affiliated Club Coordinator
West Gulf Assistant Director
West Texas Section Manager, retired
ARRL WAS/VUCC Card Checker
ARRL Life Member
DXCC Honor Roll
DXCC 80-6
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Message: 6
Date: Thu, 1 Aug 2019 21:25:35 -0500
From: "George Henry" <ka3hsw@???.???>
To: "'KE6BLR Robert'" <ke6blr.robert@?????.???>, "'amsat bb'"
<amsat-bb@?????.???>
Subject: Re: [amsat-bb] Top 25 SatGates
Message-ID: <70606DC3EAAE4F038AC8AA9C43729180@???????????>
Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii"
Just finished building an iGate using a Raspberry Pi, RTL-SDR dongle, and an
image file from qso365.com. Just had to configure a couple of parameters
for Direwolf and set the frequency for the SDR, and it's on the air.
Currently using an Eggbeater for the antenna.
73,
George, KA3HSW
-----Original Message-----
From: AMSAT-BB [mailto:amsat-bb-bounces@?????.???? On Behalf Of KE6BLR
Robert via AMSAT-BB
Sent: Thursday, August 01, 2019 10:13 AM
To: AMSAT BB
Subject: [amsat-bb] Top 25 SatGates
These are the Satellite APRS Packets provided in July 2019 per Callsign +
SSID. I am always curious about station setup: antenna, radio, TNC, iGate
software, altitude, location, etc. I have been considering reaching out to
each operator to gather specs.
This topic might make a neat article for AmSat, ARRL, or similar magazine.
1459 YF1ZQA-10
1071 KG4PID-14
1030 N6DAN-2
1013 EA8BQD
1008 N6DAN-1
957 VK5ATN-3
778 VK6HAM-2
662 VK2TV-4
587 PY5LF-10
507 NH6Y-2
442 W0ARP-15
363 KK4NAM
352 KC5ILO-12
325 DM0AI-10
322 W7KKE-13
310 ON7EQ-10
305 OK2KOJ-14
289 OE4ENU-2
262 K4KDR-15
246 CU2ZG-1
231 N6BA-10
223 HS3LSE-11
207 W0ARP-1
201 SV3CIX-1
183 T2SPAIN2
73
Robert MacHale
KE6BLR Ham Radio License
http://spaceCommunicator.club/aprs <http://spacecommunicator.club/aprs>
Supporting Boy Scout Merit Badges in Radio, Robotics, and Space
Exploration
------------------------------
Message: 7
Date: Fri, 2 Aug 2019 06:44:16 +0000 (UTC)
From: "k6vug@?????????.???? <k6vug@?????????.???>
To: amsat-bb@?????.???? Jeff Johns <jeff30339@?????.???>
Subject: Re: [amsat-bb] Waving An Antenna
Message-ID: <1802471304.385085.1564728256346@????.?????.???>
Content-Type: text/plain; charset=UTF-8
?
Couple of things -
?
There is something about satellites that attracts people's attention. Every
time I have had the opportunity to setup a portable satellite station people
spend the most time with me than any other hasm activity.? Actually, the
time between passes is the most busy answering questions about satellites.
When the pass happens, I have been often pleasantly surprised at the number
of visitors congregating to watch.?
?
The things that thrills them the most is how small these birds are and that
you can be heard almost everywhere in North America.?
?
Umesh, k6vug
?
??
On Thursday, August 1, 2019, 2:38:33 PM PDT, Jeff Johns via AMSAT-BB
<amsat-bb@?????.???> wrote:
Satellites are constantly moving and spinning which requires an almost
constant movement to keep the Arrow properly oriented. With the exception of
AO7 and FO29, most passes are only about 10-11 minute maximum. I can?t think
of a single time where I?ve held my antenna in the same position for a
satellite pass. YMMV.
Jeff WE4B
> On Aug 1, 2019, at 4:30 PM, Robert MacHale via AMSAT-BB
<amsat-bb@?????.???> wrote:
>
> An antenna rotator may be overkill; but my arm gets tired holding the
Arrow in one position too long.
> I really like using a Tripod with a Pistol Grip for quick aiming.
> Robert MacHale. KE6BLR Ham Radio License. http://spaceCommunicator.club/aprs
> . Supporting Boy Scout Merit Badges in Radio, Robotics, and Space
Exploration
>
>
>
>? ? On Thursday, August 1, 2019, 11:32:39 AM PDT, Brad Smith via AMSAT-BB
<amsat-bb@?????.???> wrote:?
>
> <I don't mean to suggest there's anything wrong with easy. I just think,
> as a selling point, it's run it's course is all. How many times are you
> going to watch a guy at a hamfest with an HT and a handheld? antenna
> exchange grid squares? I would think sooner or later people just walk on
> by.? "Seen it already, where's the new rigs?" >
> There is room in this hobby for all types of radio/satellite contact. I
have recently introduced two other hams to satellites by "waving an
antenna." They both bought Arrow 2 antennas and now are having great fun
with the birds. If I had a rotor system on a tripod, these people would have
passed it up as too complicated. Our ham club is going to build our own
stressed moxon antennas so everyone can work the birds. Depending if one is
trying to get people into the satellite hobby or dazzle them with
technology, one has to tailor the display to the crowd. Yes, I belong to the
KISS club. (Keep It Simple Stupid) But on the other hand, I do work the SSB
birds, receive SSTV images from the ISS and am learning to send packets. I
welcome the new ideas. If I have to buy a new radio, so be it. If I have to
pay for some air time, so be it. If I have a learning curve, so be it. But I
still will be the low life out there waving an Arrow 2 antenna because it is
fun, gets the job done, and still
gives me a thrill. And all my neighbors think I should have a tin foil hat
as I stand in my yard with my antenna in the air.? Brad KC9UQR
> _______________________________________________
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to all interested persons worldwide without requiring membership. Opinions
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Message: 8
Date: Fri, 2 Aug 2019 11:07:18 +0000 (UTC)
From: FM Hillhouse Jr <fmhillhouse@???????.???>
To: amsat bb <amsat-bb@?????.???>, Robert Bruninga <bruninga@????.???>
Subject: Re: [amsat-bb] Space-Track TLEs now include PSAT2 and
BRICSAT2 (aka USNAP1)
Message-ID:
<B6D23721181FD33F.1d95938b-d1a7-4abd-beab-47358e6909b1@????.???????.???>
Content-Type: text/plain; charset=UTF-8
Hi Greg,
The numbers are in this file. I? assume at this point they are correct.
http://www.celestrak.com/NORAD/elements/amateur.txt
Best regards,
Fred N7FMH
Get Outlook for Android
On Fri, Aug 2, 2019 at 2:50 AM -0400, "Robert Bruninga via AMSAT-BB"
<amsat-bb@?????.???> wrote:
Celestrak is adding PSAT2 and BRICSAT2 to their Amateur Radio TLE list.
Bob
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Message: 9
Date: Fri, 2 Aug 2019 07:51:57 -0700
From: KE6BLR Robert <ke6blr.robert@?????.???>
To: Robert MacHale <robert.machale@?????.???>
Cc: amsat bb <amsat-bb@?????.???>
Subject: Re: [amsat-bb] Top 25 SatGates
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Okay, silly question, does anyone know how to find an e-mail address
for YF1ZQA from Indonesia? When I search QRZ.com there is no record on
file. He is the #1 SatGate, so I wanted to reach out to him first.
73
Robert
KE6BLR
On Thu, Aug 1, 2019 at 2:26 PM Robert MacHale via AMSAT-BB <
amsat-bb@?????.???> wrote:
> Request for Comments: here is a proposed Survey, this includes Bob's
> requested questions; are there any other questions to ask?
>
> *** Sample Survey Questions for Top 25 SatGates ***
> 1) Which Radio do you use: a) Make: b) Model:
> c) Volume:
> c) Squelch (y/n):
> d) Attenuation (y/n):
> e) FM Wide or FM Narrow:
>
> 2) Which TNC do you use: a) Make:
> b) Model:
>
> 3) Which iGate do you use: a) Make:
> b) Model:
> c) Internet Connection Speed:
>
> 4) Which Antenna do you use: a) Make:
> b) Model:
> c) Type: Yagi[Element Count]/Egg Beater/Vertical/Helical/Other
> d) Polarization: Vertical/Horizontal/Circular Left/Circular Right
> c) dBi:
> d) Height of Tower:
>
> 5) Which Cable do you use: a) Make:
> b) Model:
> c) Length:
> d) Connector Type(s) (BNC/PL259/NMO):
>
> 4) Which Pre-Amp do you use: a) Make:
> b) Model:
> c) dBi:
> d) Mounted next to Antenna or next to Radio?
>
> 5) Which Rotator System do you use: a) Make:
> b) Model:
> c) None / Azimuth + Elevation / Azimuth Only
>
> 6) Which Rotator Guidance System do you use: a) Make:
> b) Model:
> c) None
>
> 7) Which Additional Frequencies do you support: a) Doppler Shift (y/n)
> b) 144.390 MHz (y/n)
> c) Other:
>
> 8) Which speeds do you support: a) 1200
> b) 9600
> c) Other:
>
> 9) Experience Factor a) What year did you start iGating 145.825 MHz?
> b) What tips & tricks have you learned by trial and error? c) What
> is your Secret Sauce?
>
> ***
> 73
> Robert MacHale. KE6BLR Ham Radio License.
> http://spaceCommunicator.club/aprs
> . Supporting Boy Scout Merit Badges in Radio, Robotics, and Space
> Exploration
>
>
>
> On Thursday, August 1, 2019, 11:43:59 AM PDT, Robert Bruninga via
> AMSAT-BB <amsat-bb@?????.???> wrote:
>
> YES!
> All SATGATE owners, Lets fill in this list! Try to use simple consistent
> language where possible.
> Such as OMNI or auto-AZ/EL or AZ, 13 dBi (gain), then Doppler TUnning if
> Applicable.. Use the word MULTI if the station QSY frequencies to track
> multiple satllites on multiple frequencies.
>
> I'd love to see the big split between fully automatied AZ/EL tracking
> /tuning, and simply a fixed Omni
>
> Bob
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: AMSAT-BB <amsat-bb-bounces@?????.???> On Behalf Of KE6BLR Robert via
> AMSAT-BB
> Sent: Thursday, August 1, 2019 11:13 AM
> To: AMSAT BB <amsat-bb@?????.???>
> Subject: [amsat-bb] Top 25 SatGates
>
> These are the Satellite APRS Packets provided in July 2019 per Callsign +
> SSID. I am always curious about station setup: antenna, radio, TNC, iGate
> software, altitude, location, etc. I have been considering reaching out to
> each operator to gather specs.
>
> This topic might make a neat article for AmSat, ARRL, or similar magazine.
>
> 1459 YF1ZQA-10
> 1071 KG4PID-14
> 1030 N6DAN-2
> 1013 EA8BQD
> 1008 N6DAN-1
> 957 VK5ATN-3
> 778 VK6HAM-2
> 662 VK2TV-4
> 587 PY5LF-10
> 507 NH6Y-2
> 442 W0ARP-15
> 363 KK4NAM
> 352 KC5ILO-12
> 325 DM0AI-10
> 322 W7KKE-13
> 310 ON7EQ-10
> 305 OK2KOJ-14
> 289 OE4ENU-2
> 262 K4KDR-15
> 246 CU2ZG-1
> 231 N6BA-10
> 223 HS3LSE-11
> 207 W0ARP-1
> 201 SV3CIX-1
> 183 T2SPAIN2
>
> 73
>
> Robert MacHale
> . KE6BLR Ham Radio License
> . http://spaceCommunicator.club/aprs <http://spacecommunicator.club/aprs>
> . Supporting Boy Scout Merit Badges in Radio, Robotics, and Space
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Message: 10
Date: Fri, 2 Aug 2019 15:26:16 +0000 (UTC)
From: Robert Switzer <rs2atmink@?????.???>
To: amsat bb <amsat-bb@?????.???>, Robert Bruninga
<bruninga@????.???>, FM Hillhouse Jr <fmhillhouse@???????.???>
Subject: Re: [amsat-bb] Space-Track TLEs now include PSAT2 and
BRICSAT2 (aka USNAP1)
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Does anyone know what file/source that the droid app "ISS Detector" uses?
It's still only showing PSAT2 as 44357 . 2019-036-U
Rob KA2CZU
On Friday, August 2, 2019, 10:11:50 AM EDT, FM Hillhouse Jr via AMSAT-BB
<amsat-bb@?????.???> wrote:
Hi Greg,
The numbers are in this file. I? assume at this point they are correct.
http://www.celestrak.com/NORAD/elements/amateur.txt
Best regards,
Fred N7FMH
Get Outlook for Android
On Fri, Aug 2, 2019 at 2:50 AM -0400, "Robert Bruninga via AMSAT-BB"
<amsat-bb@?????.???> wrote:
Celestrak is adding PSAT2 and BRICSAT2 to their Amateur Radio TLE list.
Bob
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