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Today's Topics:
1. Re: Ground Station Calculator (JoAnne K9JKM)
2. VUCC Awards-Endorsements for January 2020 (Ronald Parsons)
3. SSTV on the birds (radiomb)
4. Uni_Trac 200 to give away (Doug Faunt N6TQS +1-510-717-1197)
5. Question about SatPC32 Auto satellite switching (Thomas Schaefer)
6. Re: Question about SatPC32 Auto satellite switching
(Mark L. Hammond)
7. Re: Question about SatPC32 Auto satellite switching
(Dave Webb KB1PVH)
8. Re: Question about SatPC32 Auto satellite switching
(Thomas Schaefer)
9. Re: Question about SatPC32 Auto satellite switching
(Mark L. Hammond)
10. Re: Question about SatPC32 Auto satellite switching
(Erich Eichmann)
11. Re: Question about SatPC32 Auto satellite switching
(Thomas Schaefer)
12. Re: New SatPC Version with 9700 (Bob Hammond)
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Message: 1
Date: Wed, 1 Jan 2020 10:33:33 -0600
From: JoAnne K9JKM <k9jkm@???????.???>
To: amsat-bb@?????.???
Subject: Re: [amsat-bb] Ground Station Calculator
Message-ID: <5E0CC9DD.8050102@???????.???>
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> I found Orbit magazine from May/June 1983. In it is an article by
> Hasan N0AN called AO-10 Ground Station Analysis.
> You might let Phil Karn know about that issue. He's been on a
> mission to digitally preserve the old issues.
AMSAT already has a digital copy of this issue in our AMSAT Journal
Archive DVD (sold out for a couple of years). There has been talk of,
but a lack of an able-bodied volunteer, to refresh and re-release an
updated DVD archive to the AMSAT Store.
--
73 de JoAnne K9JKM
k9jkm@?????.???
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Message: 2
Date: Wed, 1 Jan 2020 11:52:45 -0600
From: Ronald Parsons <w5rkn@?????.???>
To: amsat-bb <amsat-bb@?????.???>
Subject: [amsat-bb] VUCC Awards-Endorsements for January 2020
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Here are the endorsements and new VUCC Satellite Awards issued by the ARRL
for the
period December 3, 2019 through January 1, 2020.
Congratulations to all those who made the list this month!
I hope this is accurate. Thanks to my computer quitting on me, I lost all
my old
work, including the VUCC Satellite Standings from December 1, 2019. But
thanks to
K9UO, I was provided the December 3 version. Close enough!
AA5PK 1064 1074
AA8CH 620 641
N3GS 601 624
WD9EWK (DM43) 585 597
NS3L 526 551
W5CBF 179 533
K9UO 500 528
AA9LC 416 514
W7QL 451 478
PS8ET 303 326
G0ABI 306 320
WB7VUF 206 319
AA4QE 204 305
KC9VGG 200 228
KC9UQR 172 196
N9FN 103 194
W4AQT 153 179
W5CBF (EM21) New 179
W0NBC 152 176
KJ4M 102 170
W9VNE New 169
VE1VOX 126 155
W4DFU 116 151
AI9IN 125 150
WD9EWK (DM41) 127 148
WD9EWK (DM23) 104 137
N7AME 127 128
WA9JBQ 104 125
VU2LBW 100 114
KC8AMH New 101
N3CAL New 100
YO2CMI New 100
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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Message: 3
Date: Wed, 1 Jan 2020 19:42:33 +0000 (UTC)
From: radiomb <radiomb@?????????.???>
To: amsat-bb@?????.???
Subject: [amsat-bb] SSTV on the birds
Message-ID: <855940922.5581616.1577907753585@????.?????.???>
Content-Type: text/plain; charset=UTF-8
A couple of years back when I was getting into satellites was there not an
experimental day for SSTV like L band today. I think that would be nice? for
us new to the birds. Just dreaming maybe some day have digital video. Uplink
to the bird and have it re-transmitted to restrict to 1 minute.? Hope we do
get something setup to encourage SSTV on a scheduled day.73 K4MIA??
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Message: 4
Date: Thu, 2 Jan 2020 11:03:11 -0800
From: "Doug Faunt N6TQS +1-510-717-1197" <dougfaunt@?????.???>
To: amsat-bb@?????.???
Subject: [amsat-bb] Uni_Trac 200 to give away
Message-ID:
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Hi, I have a printer port Unitrac_2000 that I'd cheerfully send to
anyone who can use it.
73, doug
N6TQS
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Message: 5
Date: Thu, 2 Jan 2020 14:13:12 -0500
From: Thomas Schaefer <ny4i@????.???>
To: amsat-bb@?????.???
Subject: [amsat-bb] Question about SatPC32 Auto satellite switching
Message-ID: <E758479D-897D-482F-A15C-703EDE6A9152@????.???>
Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii
There is a feature to automatically switch to the next satellite. I have it
enabled (A+ in commands).
But when a satellite goes past LOS, it does not switch to next. Is the idea
that is will switch to the next one at AOS?When I say it does not switch,
the frequency and active sat / letter does not change.
Is the program supposed to change automatically to the next satellite in the
list of upcoming passes?
Thanks,
Tom NY4I
Blog: www.ny4i.com
Madeira Beach, FL (Grid: EL87ot)
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Message: 6
Date: Thu, 2 Jan 2020 14:21:56 -0500
From: "Mark L. Hammond" <marklhammond@?????.???>
To: Thomas Schaefer <ny4i@????.???>
Cc: Amsat - BBs <amsat-bb@?????.???>
Subject: Re: [amsat-bb] Question about SatPC32 Auto satellite
switching
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Hi Tom, be sure to edit Prior.SQF to have the satellites listed with their
priority numbers....that's the file used to list which birds, in what
priority...
73,
Mark N8MH
On Thu, Jan 2, 2020 at 2:18 PM Thomas Schaefer via AMSAT-BB <
amsat-bb@?????.???> wrote:
> There is a feature to automatically switch to the next satellite. I have
> it enabled (A+ in commands).
>
> But when a satellite goes past LOS, it does not switch to next. Is the
> idea that is will switch to the next one at AOS?When I say it does not
> switch, the frequency and active sat / letter does not change.
>
> Is the program supposed to change automatically to the next satellite in
> the list of upcoming passes?
>
> Thanks,
>
> Tom NY4I
> Blog: www.ny4i.com
> Madeira Beach, FL (Grid: EL87ot)
>
>
>
>
> _______________________________________________
> Sent via AMSAT-BB@?????.???. AMSAT-NA makes this open forum available
> to all interested persons worldwide without requiring membership. Opinions
> expressed
> are solely those of the author, and do not reflect the official views of
> AMSAT-NA.
> Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite program!
> Subscription settings: https://www.amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb
>
--
Mark L. Hammond [N8MH]
------------------------------
Message: 7
Date: Thu, 2 Jan 2020 14:24:12 -0500
From: Dave Webb KB1PVH <kb1pvh@?????.???>
To: AMSAT -BB <amsat-bb@?????.???>
Subject: Re: [amsat-bb] Question about SatPC32 Auto satellite
switching
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Tom,
You need to edit Prior.sql.
>From the manual...
*3. Prior.SQF*
The program performs automatic satellite switching for satellites with a
priority setting. This works as follows: If no priority satellite is in
hearing range, the program switches to a priority satellite as soon as that
satellite's elevation reaches the minimum elevation angle, provided the
satellite effectively comes into hearing range.
If during the hearing range of a priority satellite, another one with
higher priority shows up, the program switches to that one, but only at
elevation 0 to avoid reception time losses. If a priority satellite reaches
LOS, the program switches to a lower priority satellite, provided it is in
hearing range.
The file contains the names and priority degree of the satellites with a
priority setting. A maximum of 9 satellites can be entered. The satellite
with the highest priority 1 has to be first in the list, the satellite with
priority 2, second etc. If the program is used in conjunction with WiSP,
priority settings in both programs have to be the same.
Dave-KB1PVH
Sent from my Galaxy S9
On Thu, Jan 2, 2020, 2:19 PM Thomas Schaefer via AMSAT-BB <
amsat-bb@?????.???> wrote:
> There is a feature to automatically switch to the next satellite. I have
> it enabled (A+ in commands).
>
> But when a satellite goes past LOS, it does not switch to next. Is the
> idea that is will switch to the next one at AOS?When I say it does not
> switch, the frequency and active sat / letter does not change.
>
> Is the program supposed to change automatically to the next satellite in
> the list of upcoming passes?
>
> Thanks,
>
> Tom NY4I
> Blog: www.ny4i.com
> Madeira Beach, FL (Grid: EL87ot)
>
>
>
>
> _______________________________________________
> Sent via AMSAT-BB@?????.???. AMSAT-NA makes this open forum available
> to all interested persons worldwide without requiring membership. Opinions
> expressed
> are solely those of the author, and do not reflect the official views of
> AMSAT-NA.
> Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite program!
> Subscription settings: https://www.amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb
>
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Message: 8
Date: Thu, 2 Jan 2020 15:27:37 -0500
From: Thomas Schaefer <ny4i@????.???>
To: Dave Webb KB1PVH <kb1pvh@?????.???>
Cc: AMSAT -BB <amsat-bb@?????.???>
Subject: Re: [amsat-bb] Question about SatPC32 Auto satellite
switching
Message-ID: <22B53211-EED0-45F1-AEEA-5FA5843A1FF8@????.???>
Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii
Thanks. I believe my mistake was an assumption. I was not looking to assign
priorities but rather just wanted the satellites to be the ones I have
assigned letters. Given a conflict, I can understand the program needing the
prior defined, but short of that, I made the assumption that Auto meant it
would automatically switch among the satellites I have defined to letters.
Given nothing in prior.sql, I would have assumed the program would just
stick on the earlier AOS.
To be clear, if I have satellites A - N assigned, I have to list 9 of those
satellites in the PRIOR.SQF file (as their names, not letters). Put another
way, just assigning satellites to letters and setting Auto is not sufficient
for the program to switch. So even though I assign letters, I am limited to
9 satellites to be auto switched.
Is that really how it works?
Thanks to all!
Tom Schaefer, NY4I
Blog: www.ny4i.com
Madeira Beach, FL (Grid: EL87ot)
> On Jan 2, 2020, at 2:24 PM, Dave Webb KB1PVH via AMSAT-BB
<amsat-bb@?????.???> wrote:
>
> Tom,
>
> You need to edit Prior.sql.
>
> From the manual...
>
> *3. Prior.SQF*
>
> The program performs automatic satellite switching for satellites with a
> priority setting. This works as follows: If no priority satellite is in
> hearing range, the program switches to a priority satellite as soon as that
> satellite's elevation reaches the minimum elevation angle, provided the
> satellite effectively comes into hearing range.
>
> If during the hearing range of a priority satellite, another one with
> higher priority shows up, the program switches to that one, but only at
> elevation 0 to avoid reception time losses. If a priority satellite reaches
> LOS, the program switches to a lower priority satellite, provided it is in
> hearing range.
>
> The file contains the names and priority degree of the satellites with a
> priority setting. A maximum of 9 satellites can be entered. The satellite
> with the highest priority 1 has to be first in the list, the satellite with
> priority 2, second etc. If the program is used in conjunction with WiSP,
> priority settings in both programs have to be the same.
>
> Dave-KB1PVH
>
>
> Sent from my Galaxy S9
>
> On Thu, Jan 2, 2020, 2:19 PM Thomas Schaefer via AMSAT-BB <
> amsat-bb@?????.???> wrote:
>
>> There is a feature to automatically switch to the next satellite. I have
>> it enabled (A+ in commands).
>>
>> But when a satellite goes past LOS, it does not switch to next. Is the
>> idea that is will switch to the next one at AOS?When I say it does not
>> switch, the frequency and active sat / letter does not change.
>>
>> Is the program supposed to change automatically to the next satellite in
>> the list of upcoming passes?
>>
>> Thanks,
>>
>> Tom NY4I
>> Blog: www.ny4i.com
>> Madeira Beach, FL (Grid: EL87ot)
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> _______________________________________________
>> Sent via AMSAT-BB@?????.???. AMSAT-NA makes this open forum available
>> to all interested persons worldwide without requiring membership. Opinions
>> expressed
>> are solely those of the author, and do not reflect the official views of
>> AMSAT-NA.
>> Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite program!
>> Subscription settings: https://www.amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb
>>
> _______________________________________________
> Sent via AMSAT-BB@?????.???. AMSAT-NA makes this open forum available
> to all interested persons worldwide without requiring membership. Opinions
expressed
> are solely those of the author, and do not reflect the official views of
AMSAT-NA.
> Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite program!
> Subscription settings: https://www.amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb
------------------------------
Message: 9
Date: Thu, 2 Jan 2020 16:43:26 -0500
From: "Mark L. Hammond" <marklhammond@?????.???>
To: Thomas Schaefer <ny4i@????.???>
Cc: AMSAT -BB <amsat-bb@?????.???>
Subject: Re: [amsat-bb] Question about SatPC32 Auto satellite
switching
Message-ID:
<CAPRXzyqXUEQrJfzZ136eoHjO+NXbkoa5HQO9gpLLV19_rSsgPw@????.?????.???>
Content-Type: text/plain; charset="UTF-8"
Yes that?s right, Tom.
Mark N8MH
On Thu, Jan 2, 2020 at 3:29 PM Thomas Schaefer via AMSAT-BB <
amsat-bb@?????.???> wrote:
> Thanks. I believe my mistake was an assumption. I was not looking to
> assign priorities but rather just wanted the satellites to be the ones I
> have assigned letters. Given a conflict, I can understand the program
> needing the prior defined, but short of that, I made the assumption that
> Auto meant it would automatically switch among the satellites I have
> defined to letters. Given nothing in prior.sql, I would have assumed the
> program would just stick on the earlier AOS.
>
> To be clear, if I have satellites A - N assigned, I have to list 9 of
> those satellites in the PRIOR.SQF file (as their names, not letters). Put
> another way, just assigning satellites to letters and setting Auto is not
> sufficient for the program to switch. So even though I assign letters, I am
> limited to 9 satellites to be auto switched.
>
> Is that really how it works?
>
> Thanks to all!
>
> Tom Schaefer, NY4I
> Blog: www.ny4i.com
> Madeira Beach, FL (Grid: EL87ot)
>
>
>
>
> > On Jan 2, 2020, at 2:24 PM, Dave Webb KB1PVH via AMSAT-BB <
> amsat-bb@?????.???> wrote:
> >
> > Tom,
> >
> > You need to edit Prior.sql.
> >
> > From the manual...
> >
> > *3. Prior.SQF*
> >
> > The program performs automatic satellite switching for satellites with a
> > priority setting. This works as follows: If no priority satellite is in
> > hearing range, the program switches to a priority satellite as soon as
> that
> > satellite's elevation reaches the minimum elevation angle, provided the
> > satellite effectively comes into hearing range.
> >
> > If during the hearing range of a priority satellite, another one with
> > higher priority shows up, the program switches to that one, but only at
> > elevation 0 to avoid reception time losses. If a priority satellite
> reaches
> > LOS, the program switches to a lower priority satellite, provided it is
> in
> > hearing range.
> >
> > The file contains the names and priority degree of the satellites with a
> > priority setting. A maximum of 9 satellites can be entered. The satellite
> > with the highest priority 1 has to be first in the list, the satellite
> with
> > priority 2, second etc. If the program is used in conjunction with WiSP,
> > priority settings in both programs have to be the same.
> >
> > Dave-KB1PVH
> >
> >
> > Sent from my Galaxy S9
> >
> > On Thu, Jan 2, 2020, 2:19 PM Thomas Schaefer via AMSAT-BB <
> > amsat-bb@?????.???> wrote:
> >
> >> There is a feature to automatically switch to the next satellite. I have
> >> it enabled (A+ in commands).
> >>
> >> But when a satellite goes past LOS, it does not switch to next. Is the
> >> idea that is will switch to the next one at AOS?When I say it does not
> >> switch, the frequency and active sat / letter does not change.
> >>
> >> Is the program supposed to change automatically to the next satellite in
> >> the list of upcoming passes?
> >>
> >> Thanks,
> >>
> >> Tom NY4I
> >> Blog: www.ny4i.com
> >> Madeira Beach, FL (Grid: EL87ot)
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >> _______________________________________________
> >> Sent via AMSAT-BB@?????.???. AMSAT-NA makes this open forum available
> >> to all interested persons worldwide without requiring membership.
> Opinions
> >> expressed
> >> are solely those of the author, and do not reflect the official views of
> >> AMSAT-NA.
> >> Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite
> program!
> >> Subscription settings: https://www.amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb
> >>
> > _______________________________________________
> > Sent via AMSAT-BB@?????.???. AMSAT-NA makes this open forum available
> > to all interested persons worldwide without requiring membership.
> Opinions expressed
> > are solely those of the author, and do not reflect the official views of
> AMSAT-NA.
> > Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite
> program!
> > Subscription settings: https://www.amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb
>
> _______________________________________________
> Sent via AMSAT-BB@?????.???. AMSAT-NA makes this open forum available
> to all interested persons worldwide without requiring membership. Opinions
> expressed
> are solely those of the author, and do not reflect the official views of
> AMSAT-NA.
> Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite program!
> Subscription settings: https://www.amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb
>
--
Mark L. Hammond [N8MH]
------------------------------
Message: 10
Date: Fri, 3 Jan 2020 06:37:42 +0100
From: Erich Eichmann <erich.eichmann@????????.??>
To: Thomas Schaefer <ny4i@????.???>, AMSAT-BB@?????.???
Subject: Re: [amsat-bb] Question about SatPC32 Auto satellite
switching
Message-ID: <77c0b845-f70e-d78a-39b7-d98451320784@????????.??>
Content-Type: text/plain; charset=utf-8; format=flowed
Tom,
that is as it WORKS.
73s, Erich, DK1TB
Am 02.01.2020 um 21:27 schrieb Thomas Schaefer via AMSAT-BB:
> Thanks. I believe my mistake was an assumption. I was not looking to
assign priorities but rather just wanted the satellites to be the ones I
have assigned letters. Given a conflict, I can understand the program
needing the prior defined, but short of that, I made the assumption that
Auto meant it would automatically switch among the satellites I have defined
to letters. Given nothing in prior.sql, I would have assumed the program
would just stick on the earlier AOS.
>
> To be clear, if I have satellites A - N assigned, I have to list 9 of
those satellites in the PRIOR.SQF file (as their names, not letters). Put
another way, just assigning satellites to letters and setting Auto is not
sufficient for the program to switch. So even though I assign letters, I am
limited to 9 satellites to be auto switched.
>
> Is that really how it works?
>
> Thanks to all!
>
> Tom Schaefer, NY4I
> Blog:www.ny4i.com
> Madeira Beach, FL (Grid: EL87ot)
>
>
>
>
>> On Jan 2, 2020, at 2:24 PM, Dave Webb KB1PVH via
AMSAT-BB<amsat-bb@?????.???> wrote:
>>
>> Tom,
>>
>> You need to edit Prior.sql.
>>
>> From the manual...
>>
>> *3. Prior.SQF*
>>
>> The program performs automatic satellite switching for satellites with a
>> priority setting. This works as follows: If no priority satellite is in
>> hearing range, the program switches to a priority satellite as soon as that
>> satellite's elevation reaches the minimum elevation angle, provided the
>> satellite effectively comes into hearing range.
>>
>> If during the hearing range of a priority satellite, another one with
>> higher priority shows up, the program switches to that one, but only at
>> elevation 0 to avoid reception time losses. If a priority satellite reaches
>> LOS, the program switches to a lower priority satellite, provided it is in
>> hearing range.
>>
>> The file contains the names and priority degree of the satellites with a
>> priority setting. A maximum of 9 satellites can be entered. The satellite
>> with the highest priority 1 has to be first in the list, the satellite with
>> priority 2, second etc. If the program is used in conjunction with WiSP,
>> priority settings in both programs have to be the same.
>>
>> Dave-KB1PVH
>>
>>
>> Sent from my Galaxy S9
>>
>> On Thu, Jan 2, 2020, 2:19 PM Thomas Schaefer via AMSAT-BB <
>> amsat-bb@?????.???> wrote:
>>
>>> There is a feature to automatically switch to the next satellite. I have
>>> it enabled (A+ in commands).
>>>
>>> But when a satellite goes past LOS, it does not switch to next. Is the
>>> idea that is will switch to the next one at AOS?When I say it does not
>>> switch, the frequency and active sat / letter does not change.
>>>
>>> Is the program supposed to change automatically to the next satellite in
>>> the list of upcoming passes?
>>>
>>> Thanks,
>>>
>>> Tom NY4I
>>> Blog:www.ny4i.com
>>> Madeira Beach, FL (Grid: EL87ot)
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> _______________________________________________
>>> Sent viaAMSAT-BB@?????.???. AMSAT-NA makes this open forum available
>>> to all interested persons worldwide without requiring membership. Opinions
>>> expressed
>>> are solely those of the author, and do not reflect the official views of
>>> AMSAT-NA.
>>> Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite program!
>>> Subscription settings:https://www.amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb
>>>
>> _______________________________________________
>> Sent viaAMSAT-BB@?????.???. AMSAT-NA makes this open forum available
>> to all interested persons worldwide without requiring membership.
Opinions expressed
>> are solely those of the author, and do not reflect the official views of
AMSAT-NA.
>> Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite program!
>> Subscription settings:https://www.amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb
> _______________________________________________
> Sent viaAMSAT-BB@?????.???. AMSAT-NA makes this open forum available
> to all interested persons worldwide without requiring membership. Opinions
expressed
> are solely those of the author, and do not reflect the official views of
AMSAT-NA.
> Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite program!
> Subscription settings:https://www.amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb
------------------------------
Message: 11
Date: Fri, 3 Jan 2020 01:34:07 -0500
From: Thomas Schaefer <ny4i@????.???>
To: Erich Eichmann <erich.eichmann@????????.??>
Cc: AMSAT-BB@?????.???
Subject: Re: [amsat-bb] Question about SatPC32 Auto satellite
switching
Message-ID: <901B3E8B-F4FA-4E2F-B1D8-ABC6EE800A0C@????.???>
Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii
Thanks again to all. I wanted to make sure I was not missing something.
Tom Schaefer, NY4I
Blog: www.ny4i.com
Madeira Beach, FL (Grid: EL87ot)
> On Jan 3, 2020, at 12:37 AM, Erich Eichmann <erich.eichmann@????????.??>
wrote:
>
> Tom,
> that is as it WORKS.
>
> 73s, Erich, DK1TB
>
> Am 02.01.2020 um 21:27 schrieb Thomas Schaefer via AMSAT-BB:
>> Thanks. I believe my mistake was an assumption. I was not looking to
assign priorities but rather just wanted the satellites to be the ones I
have assigned letters. Given a conflict, I can understand the program
needing the prior defined, but short of that, I made the assumption that
Auto meant it would automatically switch among the satellites I have defined
to letters. Given nothing in prior.sql, I would have assumed the program
would just stick on the earlier AOS.
>>
>> To be clear, if I have satellites A - N assigned, I have to list 9 of
those satellites in the PRIOR.SQF file (as their names, not letters). Put
another way, just assigning satellites to letters and setting Auto is not
sufficient for the program to switch. So even though I assign letters, I am
limited to 9 satellites to be auto switched.
>>
>> Is that really how it works?
>>
>> Thanks to all!
>>
>> Tom Schaefer, NY4I
>> Blog:www.ny4i.com
>> Madeira Beach, FL (Grid: EL87ot)
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>> On Jan 2, 2020, at 2:24 PM, Dave Webb KB1PVH via
AMSAT-BB<amsat-bb@?????.???> wrote:
>>>
>>> Tom,
>>>
>>> You need to edit Prior.sql.
>>>
>>> From the manual...
>>>
>>> *3. Prior.SQF*
>>>
>>> The program performs automatic satellite switching for satellites with a
>>> priority setting. This works as follows: If no priority satellite is in
>>> hearing range, the program switches to a priority satellite as soon as
that
>>> satellite's elevation reaches the minimum elevation angle, provided the
>>> satellite effectively comes into hearing range.
>>>
>>> If during the hearing range of a priority satellite, another one with
>>> higher priority shows up, the program switches to that one, but only at
>>> elevation 0 to avoid reception time losses. If a priority satellite
reaches
>>> LOS, the program switches to a lower priority satellite, provided it is in
>>> hearing range.
>>>
>>> The file contains the names and priority degree of the satellites with a
>>> priority setting. A maximum of 9 satellites can be entered. The satellite
>>> with the highest priority 1 has to be first in the list, the satellite
with
>>> priority 2, second etc. If the program is used in conjunction with WiSP,
>>> priority settings in both programs have to be the same.
>>>
>>> Dave-KB1PVH
>>>
>>>
>>> Sent from my Galaxy S9
>>>
>>> On Thu, Jan 2, 2020, 2:19 PM Thomas Schaefer via AMSAT-BB <
>>> amsat-bb@?????.???> wrote:
>>>
>>>> There is a feature to automatically switch to the next satellite. I have
>>>> it enabled (A+ in commands).
>>>>
>>>> But when a satellite goes past LOS, it does not switch to next. Is the
>>>> idea that is will switch to the next one at AOS?When I say it does not
>>>> switch, the frequency and active sat / letter does not change.
>>>>
>>>> Is the program supposed to change automatically to the next satellite in
>>>> the list of upcoming passes?
>>>>
>>>> Thanks,
>>>>
>>>> Tom NY4I
>>>> Blog:www.ny4i.com
>>>> Madeira Beach, FL (Grid: EL87ot)
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
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Message: 12
Date: Fri, 3 Jan 2020 15:15:39 -0800
From: Bob Hammond <propgrinder@?????.???>
To: amsat-bb@?????.???
Subject: Re: [amsat-bb] New SatPC Version with 9700
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Where are IC-9700 operators getting the data cable needed to use the
spectrum function of SatPC32?
I see the ICOM OPC-2350LU for ~$70. I don't see any cable for $25. I
thought I did but this one
has a 3.5mm plug, not the 2.5mm plug to match the IC-9700: Valley
Enterprises Icom CT-17 USB FTDI Chipset CI-V Cat Control Programming Cable,
Length 3 Feet
Bob
On Tue, Dec 31, 2019 at 8:25 PM Stefan Wagener via AMSAT-BB <
amsat-bb@?????.???> wrote:
> Its in the menu "ACCY", last item in the list.
>
> Happy New Year,
>
> Stefan
>
> On Tue, Dec 31, 2019 at 9:59 PM Richard Lawn via AMSAT-BB <
> amsat-bb@?????.???> wrote:
>
> > I have to admit that I'm having trouble following Erich's instructions
> for
> > activating the new spectrum scope for ic-9700 radios he has added. I got
> to
> > #5 where he says "Open the SatPC32 menu DIV and click on Spectrum. On my
> > copy there is no such menu item.
> >
> > I'd appreciate someone sharing their radio and software setup as I'm not
> > having any luck.
> >
> > Happy New Year!
> > Rick, W2JAZ
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