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Today's Topics:
1. Re: FT-817 Transmit Inhibit (Clint Bradford)
2. CP-6 telemetry (Mike Rupprecht)
3. Test (Dave Webb KB1PVH)
4. Test (Dave Webb KB1PVH)
5. Re: Test (Nigel Gunn G8IFF/W8IFF)
6. Re: [Mw] Pre Fab Coax sections (TexasRF@xxx.xxxx
7. Shuttle rebroadcasts at Edwards (Keith E. Brandt, WD9GET)
8. Re: [Mw] Pre Fab Coax sections (D. McGarrett)
9. Re: [Mw] Pre Fab Coax sections (Lloyd Crawford)
10. Re: Shuttle rebroadcasts at Edwards (Bobby Lacey)
11. Re: [Mw] Pre Fab Coax sections (Nate Duehr)
12. Design a satellite (Nitin Muttin [VU3TYG])
13. Fw: Additional CHF 15K transfer (Simon (HB9DRV))
14. Re: Additional CHF 15K transfer [HRD financing, Sent in
Error] (Simon (HB9DRV))
15. iss 9k6 today? (Mr Jeffrey L Ross)
16. Re: iss 9k6 today?
(Ransom, Kenneth G. (JSC-OC)[BARRIOS TECHNOLOGY])
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Message: 1
Date: Thu, 21 May 2009 12:21:42 -0700
From: Clint Bradford <clintbrad4d@xxxxxxxxx.xxx>
Subject: [amsat-bb] Re: FT-817 Transmit Inhibit
To: amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxx
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>> ... Is there a hidden menu option or some other way in software of
preventing the radio going into transmit.
You can transmit inhibit via the ACC JACK. That 8-pin, mini-DIN jack
provides a closure to ground during transmission, ALC, a transmitter-
inhibit pin, and ?band data? for connection to an external amplifier.
Clint Bradford, K6LCS
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Message: 2
Date: Thu, 21 May 2009 21:43:00 +0200
From: "Mike Rupprecht" <mail@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx.xx>
Subject: [amsat-bb] CP-6 telemetry
To: "'amsat'" <amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxx>
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2009-05-21 16:27:33.160 UTC: [26 Bytes KISS Frame (without CRC)]
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Sensor Snapshot: Packet Type: 25 Sequence Number: 1087
JP5:
Solar Panel Voltage: 5.012 V
Solar Panel Current: 20.221 mA
Magnetometer Current: 9.191 mA
Magnetometer A: 70
Magnetometer B: 169
Internal Temp: -31.207 degC
External Temp: 18.710 degC
3V SP: 3.059 V
JP6:
Solar Panel Voltage: 4.894 V
Solar Panel Current: 115.809 mA
Magnetometer Current: 5.515 mA
Magnetometer A: 108
Magnetometer B: 147
Internal Temp: 27.757 degC
External Temp: 28.659 degC
3V SP: 3.027 V
JP7:
Solar Panel Voltage: 4.447 V
Solar Panel Current: 5.515 mA
Magnetometer Current: 12.868 mA
Magnetometer A: 82
Magnetometer B: 83
Internal Temp: 18.071 degC
External Temp: 18.071 degC
3V SP: 3.027 V
JP8:
Solar Panel Voltage: 3.647 V
Solar Panel Current: 5.515 mA
Magnetometer Current: 12.868 mA
Magnetometer A: 77
Magnetometer B: 97
Internal Temp: 9.429 degC
External Temp: 8.967 degC
3V SP: 3.027 V
JP9:
Solar Panel Voltage: 4.376 V
Solar Panel Current: 11.029 mA
Magnetometer Current: 7.353 mA
Magnetometer A: 93
Magnetometer B: 173
Internal Temp: 29.590 degC
External Temp: 29.590 degC
3V SP: 3.043 V
CDH Data:
RF Amp A Current: 36.765 mA
RF Amp B Current: 0.000 mA
3V CDH: 2.871 V
RF Amp Temp: 22.137 degC
3V Comm A: 2.902 V
3V Comm B: 2.886 V
VSUM: 4.541 V
Power Data:
CDH Current: 29.412 mA
SPA Current: 1.838 mA
SPB Current: 18.382 mA
Comm A Current: 27.574 mA
Comm B Current: 7.353 mA
Payload Current: 0.000 mA
CDH Temp: 16.238 degC
Comm A Temp: 16.238 degC
Comm B Temp: 16.238 degC
3V SPA: 2.886 V
3V SPB: 2.886 V
Battery A Data:
Prot Byte: DISCHARGING_ENABLED CHARGING_ENABLED CHARGE_PROTECTION
CELL_OVERVOLTAGE_FAULT (0x-75)
Status Byte: 199
Voltage: 4.138 V
Temp: 14.000 degC
Currrent: -5.000 mA
Acc Cur: -1593.000 mA
Battery B Data:
Prot Byte: DISCHARGING_ENABLED CHARGING_ENABLED CHARGE_PROTECTION
CELL_OVERVOLTAGE_FAULT (0x-75)
Status Byte: 199
Voltage: 4.138 V
Temp: 14.000 degC
Currrent: -10.000 mA
Acc Cur: -1764.500 mA
CDH:
Status: SENSOR_SNAP_NOW (0x01)
State: Pre Ops
Reset Count: 0
Payload Control: CHECK_PAYLOAD (0x04)
Comm:
Status: XCVR_CAL READY SEL_RX SEL_RF (0x66)
CC1000 CAL: 38
CC1000 POW: 8
CC1000 RSSI: 67
Payload:
Status: TESTING EXECUTING NEED_SS NAMES_READY CHUNK_READY INFO_READY
KILL_ME (0x-1)
Proc Temp: -31.207 degC
3V PL: 4.000 V
5V PL: 4.000 V
Timers:
Normal Ops: 576824
Sensor Snap Rate: 57
ADCS Snap Rate: 14
Beacon Rate: 57
CDH Snaps Left to Take: 65535
ADCS Snaps Left to Take: 0
Last Error:
Timestamp: 21-May 18:32:33
Error Code: -3
Address: 0x0000c6c8
I2C Stats:
Accepted: 12911
Rejected: 447
Read: 13358
Sent: 2588
Resent: 0
Failures: 120
CDH NRL Status:
NRL Control: TAKE_STATUS CHECK_POWER (0x42)
73, Mike
DK3WN
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Message: 3
Date: Fri, 22 May 2009 00:14:55 +0000
From: "Dave Webb KB1PVH" <kb1pvh@xxxxx.xxx>
Subject: [amsat-bb] Test
To: amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxx
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Just testing.
Dave KB1PVH
Sent from my Verizon Wireless BlackBerry
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Message: 4
Date: Fri, 22 May 2009 00:39:30 +0000
From: "Dave Webb KB1PVH" <kb1pvh@xxxxx.xxx>
Subject: [amsat-bb] Test
To: amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxx
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1217570016-@xxxxxxx.xxxx.xxxx.xx.xxxxxxxxxx>
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Testing my email
Dave KB1PVH
Sent from my Verizon Wireless BlackBerry
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Message: 5
Date: Fri, 22 May 2009 00:47:53 +0000
From: Nigel Gunn G8IFF/W8IFF <nigel@xxxxx.xxx>
Subject: [amsat-bb] Re: Test
To: kb1pvh@xxxxx.xxx
Cc: amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxx
Message-ID: <4A15F639.7090606@xxxxx.xxx>
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You're 5 and 9 in Ohio.
Dave Webb KB1PVH wrote:
> Testing my email
>
>
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Message: 6
Date: Thu, 21 May 2009 21:17:28 EDT
From: TexasRF@xxx.xxx
Subject: [amsat-bb] Re: [Mw] Pre Fab Coax sections
To: n5gdb@xxxxxx.xx.xxxx glennmaillist@xxxxxxxxx.xxxx
dmcgarrett@xxxxxxxxx.xxx
Cc: ray.mack@xxxxxxxxx.xxxx amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxxx
microwave@xxxx.xxxxxxx.xxx
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This is certainly a novel approach to making UG21 connectors work with
LMR400 cable. But, considering you can buy brand new N connectors with silver
plated center pin for only $5.95 (at Texas Towers) it seems like a lot of
work to maybe reuse an old connector. New UG21 connectors cost as much as one
that fits properly so there is no cost savings going that route.
Regular L:MR400 uses a copper plated aluminum center conductor. Messing
with the center conductor on that cable is going to damage the copper plating;
making it impossible to solder.
73,
Gerald Williamson K5GW
General Manager/Texas Towers
In a message dated 5/21/2009 8:00:02 P.M. Central Daylight Time,
n5gdb@xxxxxx.xx.xxx writes:
Glenn Little and others,
There is a neat way to use type N connectors on LMR400 and LMR400UF. I
wrote
an article for QST/QEX on the method and passed it to Ray Mack, W5IFS, who
is an editor for QEX. He has not passed the article on as yet, though.
Basically, the diameter of the inner conductor is too large for the
typical
N connector, therefore that diameter must be reduced to fit. The way to do
that reduction effectively when you are making up a number of cables is to
make a set of "Center Conductor Reduction Dies." Start with inch-long
sections of 3/8-inch cold rolled steel and drill all the way through each
piece with a series of numbered drills starting with the largest drill
that
is the diameter of the center conductor and ending with the drill that
just
enters the center pin of the N connector. This work is best done on a
metal
working lathe to get a concentric hole. Center drill the entry end to
provide a starting chamfer. Using a thin cutoff wheel in your Dremel
Moto-Tool, make two cross cuts on the centerline to about 1/8-inch below
the
chamfer on that end and once on the other end without a chamfer. Now,
using
the dies in descending sequence, chuck the die in an electric drill. Strip
the end of the cable and expose a little more of the center conductor than
is needed. Insert the cable into the reduction die and spin the drill
motor
until the end reaches the insulation (there will be a short section of
unreduced center conductor). Reverse the die in the drill and finish the
cut
to the insulation. Move to the next die. Occasionally, trim the copper
flash
that develops. Stop when the center conductor enters the center pin of the
N
connector. For LMR400UF, you must make the center conductor a solid
conductor by tinning the exposed center conductor. Again, inspect the face
of the insulation and remove any copper flash to prevent a possible short.
Now, you can assemble the cable to the N connector just as you would
assemble it using RG8 cable. The cutting edges of the reduction die are
those slots that you cut using the Dremel (you could do it with a hack saw
as I did at first, but the Dremel is much faster). I have assembled about
40
N-M and N-F connectors to LMR400 cables using this method which really
beats
trying to reduce the center conductor with a file when you have many
connectors to install.
73,
Lloyd Crawford, N5GDB, EM10bf
n5gdb@xxxxxx.xx.xxx
Roadrunners Microwave Group
----- Original Message -----
From: "D. McGarrett" <dmcgarrett@xxxxxxxxx.xxx>
To: "Glenn Little WB4UIV" <glennmaillist@xxxxxxxxx.xxx>
Cc: "Microwave list" <microwave@xxxx.xxxxxxx.xxx>; "'Amsat - BBs'"
<amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxx>; "Jim Sanford" <wb4gcs@xxxxx.xxx>
Sent: Thursday, May 21, 2009 6:41 PM
Subject: Re: [Mw] [amsat-bb] Pre Fab Coax sections
> Glenn Little WB4UIV wrote:
>> If you like throwing money at the problem, try Pasternack.
>>
>> 5 feet at $83.00 at S. M. Electronics.
>> 5 feet at $78.25 at Pasternack.
>>
>> I always build my own. That way I can only blame myself for bad cables.
>>
>> 73
>> Glenn
>> WB4UIV
>>
>>
>>
> I don't have a solution for you, but when I was a working engineer, I
> found that Pasternack was one of
> the most expensive solutions (to anything!) there was. I never heard of
> S.M. Electronics. Google will
> give you a list of connector manufacturers and sales people. I'm with
> Glenn--build your own! LMR-xx cable is a product of Times
> Microwave. Excellent cable!
> (If you can use LMR-400, it will be a lot cheaper, but you _can't_ use
> regular type N connectors on it.)
> On the other hand, type N connectors are a lot easier to use than the GD
> UHF connectors, and
> work a heck of a lot better--but you probably know that already.
> _______________________________________________
> Microwave mailing list
> microwave@xxxxx.xxxxxxx.xxx
> http://www.valinet.com/mailman/listinfo/microwave
>
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Message: 7
Date: Thu, 21 May 2009 21:07:38 -0500
From: "Keith E. Brandt, WD9GET" <wd9get@xxxxx.xxx>
Subject: [amsat-bb] Shuttle rebroadcasts at Edwards
To: amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxx
Message-ID: <4A1608EA.7040007@xxxxx.xxx>
Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1
I'll be at Edwards if the shuttle lands in California this weekend. Are
there any air-to-ground rebroadcasts audible from the airfield? The
lists I can find online are quite old and it's not clear if they can be
heard at the landing site.
73,
Keith
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Message: 8
Date: Thu, 21 May 2009 19:41:48 -0400
From: "D. McGarrett" <dmcgarrett@xxxxxxxxx.xxx>
Subject: [amsat-bb] Re: [Mw] Pre Fab Coax sections
To: Glenn Little WB4UIV <glennmaillist@xxxxxxxxx.xxx>
Cc: Microwave list <microwave@xxxx.xxxxxxx.xxx>, 'Amsat - BBs'
<amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxx>
Message-ID: <4A15E6BC.4070604@xxxxxxxxx.xxx>
Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1; format=flowed
Glenn Little WB4UIV wrote:
> If you like throwing money at the problem, try Pasternack.
>
> 5 feet at $83.00 at S. M. Electronics.
> 5 feet at $78.25 at Pasternack.
>
> I always build my own. That way I can only blame myself for bad cables.
>
> 73
> Glenn
> WB4UIV
>
>
>
I don't have a solution for you, but when I was a working engineer, I
found that Pasternack was one of
the most expensive solutions (to anything!) there was. I never heard of
S.M. Electronics. Google will
give you a list of connector manufacturers and sales people. I'm with
Glenn--build your own! LMR-xx cable is a product of Times
Microwave. Excellent cable!
(If you can use LMR-400, it will be a lot cheaper, but you _can't_ use
regular type N connectors on it.)
On the other hand, type N connectors are a lot easier to use than the GD
UHF connectors, and
work a heck of a lot better--but you probably know that already.
------------------------------
Message: 9
Date: Thu, 21 May 2009 19:59:29 -0500
From: "Lloyd Crawford" <n5gdb@xxxxxx.xx.xxx>
Subject: [amsat-bb] Re: [Mw] Pre Fab Coax sections
To: "Glenn Little WB4UIV" <glennmaillist@xxxxxxxxx.xxx>, "D.
McGarrett" <dmcgarrett@xxxxxxxxx.xxx>
Cc: Microwave list <microwave@xxxx.xxxxxxx.xxx>, 'Amsat - BBs'
<amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxx>, Ray Mack <ray.mack@xxxxxxxxx.xxx>
Message-ID: <8C551E5F96D848C1B7F86D0F8AA83806@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Content-Type: text/plain; format=flowed; charset="iso-8859-1";
reply-type=original
Glenn Little and others,
There is a neat way to use type N connectors on LMR400 and LMR400UF. I wrote
an article for QST/QEX on the method and passed it to Ray Mack, W5IFS, who
is an editor for QEX. He has not passed the article on as yet, though.
Basically, the diameter of the inner conductor is too large for the typical
N connector, therefore that diameter must be reduced to fit. The way to do
that reduction effectively when you are making up a number of cables is to
make a set of "Center Conductor Reduction Dies." Start with inch-long
sections of 3/8-inch cold rolled steel and drill all the way through each
piece with a series of numbered drills starting with the largest drill that
is the diameter of the center conductor and ending with the drill that just
enters the center pin of the N connector. This work is best done on a metal
working lathe to get a concentric hole. Center drill the entry end to
provide a starting chamfer. Using a thin cutoff wheel in your Dremel
Moto-Tool, make two cross cuts on the centerline to about 1/8-inch below the
chamfer on that end and once on the other end without a chamfer. Now, using
the dies in descending sequence, chuck the die in an electric drill. Strip
the end of the cable and expose a little more of the center conductor than
is needed. Insert the cable into the reduction die and spin the drill motor
until the end reaches the insulation (there will be a short section of
unreduced center conductor). Reverse the die in the drill and finish the cut
to the insulation. Move to the next die. Occasionally, trim the copper flash
that develops. Stop when the center conductor enters the center pin of the N
connector. For LMR400UF, you must make the center conductor a solid
conductor by tinning the exposed center conductor. Again, inspect the face
of the insulation and remove any copper flash to prevent a possible short.
Now, you can assemble the cable to the N connector just as you would
assemble it using RG8 cable. The cutting edges of the reduction die are
those slots that you cut using the Dremel (you could do it with a hack saw
as I did at first, but the Dremel is much faster). I have assembled about 40
N-M and N-F connectors to LMR400 cables using this method which really beats
trying to reduce the center conductor with a file when you have many
connectors to install.
73,
Lloyd Crawford, N5GDB, EM10bf
n5gdb@xxxxxx.xx.xxx
Roadrunners Microwave Group
----- Original Message -----
From: "D. McGarrett" <dmcgarrett@xxxxxxxxx.xxx>
To: "Glenn Little WB4UIV" <glennmaillist@xxxxxxxxx.xxx>
Cc: "Microwave list" <microwave@xxxx.xxxxxxx.xxx>; "'Amsat - BBs'"
<amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxx>; "Jim Sanford" <wb4gcs@xxxxx.xxx>
Sent: Thursday, May 21, 2009 6:41 PM
Subject: Re: [Mw] [amsat-bb] Pre Fab Coax sections
> Glenn Little WB4UIV wrote:
>> If you like throwing money at the problem, try Pasternack.
>>
>> 5 feet at $83.00 at S. M. Electronics.
>> 5 feet at $78.25 at Pasternack.
>>
>> I always build my own. That way I can only blame myself for bad cables.
>>
>> 73
>> Glenn
>> WB4UIV
>>
>>
>>
> I don't have a solution for you, but when I was a working engineer, I
> found that Pasternack was one of
> the most expensive solutions (to anything!) there was. I never heard of
> S.M. Electronics. Google will
> give you a list of connector manufacturers and sales people. I'm with
> Glenn--build your own! LMR-xx cable is a product of Times
> Microwave. Excellent cable!
> (If you can use LMR-400, it will be a lot cheaper, but you _can't_ use
> regular type N connectors on it.)
> On the other hand, type N connectors are a lot easier to use than the GD
> UHF connectors, and
> work a heck of a lot better--but you probably know that already.
> _______________________________________________
> Microwave mailing list
> microwave@xxxxx.xxxxxxx.xxx
> http://www.valinet.com/mailman/listinfo/microwave
>
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Message: 10
Date: Thu, 21 May 2009 22:28:52 -0400
From: Bobby Lacey <amsat@xxxxxxxxxxx.xxx>
Subject: [amsat-bb] Re: Shuttle rebroadcasts at Edwards
To: "Keith E. Brandt, WD9GET" <wd9get@xxxxx.xxx>
Cc: amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxx
Message-ID:
<8bb6b4b00905211928t85a7dd0ra235f506369e6c8@xxxx.xxxxx.xxx>
Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1
I am hoping for a landing at KSC at the SLF since that's where I'll be.
If you don't have to worry about your cellphone minutes, NASA
rebroadcasts the transmissions at:
321.867.7135
I usually dial it up, put it on speakerphone, then I mute my audio.
Works pretty well.
73
Bobby KF4GTA
www.nq4i.com
www.flickr.com/photos/rllacey
On Thu, May 21, 2009 at 10:07 PM, Keith E. Brandt, WD9GET
<wd9get@xxxxx.xxx> wrote:
> I'll be at Edwards if the shuttle lands in California this weekend. Are
> there any air-to-ground rebroadcasts audible from the airfield? The
> lists I can find online are quite old and it's not clear if they can be
> heard at the landing site.
>
> 73,
> Keith
> _______________________________________________
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Message: 11
Date: Thu, 21 May 2009 22:36:35 -0600
From: "Nate Duehr" <nate@xxxxxxxx.xxx>
Subject: [amsat-bb] Re: [Mw] Pre Fab Coax sections
To: amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxx
Message-ID: <1242966995.2828.1316701193@xxxxxxx.xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx.xxx>
Content-Type: text/plain; charset="ISO-8859-1"
On Thu, 21 May 2009 21:17:28 EDT, TexasRF@xxx.xxx said:
>
> This is certainly a novel approach to making UG21 connectors work with
> LMR400 cable. But, considering you can buy brand new N connectors with
> silver
> plated center pin for only $5.95 (at Texas Towers) it seems like a lot of
> work to maybe reuse an old connector. New UG21 connectors cost as much
> as one
> that fits properly so there is no cost savings going that route.
I had a call from a ham at Dayton this year that said people in the flea
market were (once again?) selling 7/8" hardline connectors for $35/ea OR
MORE -- USED! These were still on chunks of 7/8" that were obviously
removed by a tower crew. (Sawsall...)
I recently ordered some connectors from Hutton and got the wrong ones...
7/8" Andrews corrugated connectors came instead of the odd-ball
CommScope smooth-wall stuff I was trying to get. $25 brand new from
Hutton, and that was without any serious discount of any kind.
I'm always amazed that hams don't shop before going to hamfests... P.T.
Barnum said "There's a sucker born every minute", and he was right. $25
may still be high, but $35 for old used junk that will likely need a new
o-ring and other repairs... is ridiculous.
Connector prices have really fallen in the down economy and low
commodities prices... stock up now... they'll go sky high again in a few
years. As usual...
Nate WY0X
--
Nate Duehr
nate@xxxxxxxx.xxx
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Message: 12
Date: Thu, 21 May 2009 23:00:55 -0700
From: "Nitin Muttin [VU3TYG]" <vu3tyg@xxxxxxxxxx.xxx>
Subject: [amsat-bb] Design a satellite
To: amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxx
Message-ID: <5021311a062a537f61b981b1f6e1da26@xxx.xx.xx.xx>
Content-Type: text/plain; charset="iso-8859-1"
This would be of interest for the little ones :-)
http://www.eduweb.com/portfolio/designsatellite/
73's
Nitin [VU3TYG]
www.amsatindia.org
________________________________________________
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Message: 13
Date: Fri, 22 May 2009 10:47:44 +0200
From: "Simon \(HB9DRV\)" <simon@xxxxxx.xx>
Subject: [amsat-bb] Fw: Additional CHF 15K transfer
To: "Richard Zbinden" <rzbinden@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx.xx>
Cc: "AMSAT.org" <amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxx>
Message-ID: <18170AC3A80A4A4C81052DA93CBC80C0@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Content-Type: text/plain; charset="iso-8859-1"
Simon Brown, HB9DRV
www.ham-radio-deluxe.com
----- Original Message -----
From: Jules Marilus
To: 'Simon Brown (Sysgem AG)'
Sent: Wednesday, May 06, 2009 4:14 PM
Subject: Additional CHF 15K transfer
Hi Simon
Today you transferred additional CHF 15 K to your account.
Please confirm the following:
You suggested and Sysgem agreed:
You will get from Sysgem CHF 100K and with this payment
? Sysgem does not owe you any more money and Sysgem is also acquiring
all your Sysgem shares.
Sysgem will pay you CHF 50K in the first half of 2009 and the remaining CHF
50K in the first half of 2010.
With today's transfer of CHF 15K Sysgem has paid to you in total CHF 40K.
Thank you and best regards
Jules
jules@xxxxxxx.xx
Von: Simon Brown (Sysgem AG) [mailto:simon.brown@xxxxxx.xxxx
Gesendet: Donnerstag, 30. April 2009 20:44
An: jules@xxxxxxx.xx
Cc: 'Mike Schofield'; 'Ami Toren'
Betreff: Re: 25k Money Transfer second email please confirm
Hi Jules,
I agree to this and have transferred the first CHF 25k.
Simon Brown, HB9DRV
www.ham-radio-deluxe.com
----- Original Message -----
From: Jules Marilus
To: 'Simon Brown (Sysgem AG)'
Cc: 'Mike Schofield' ; 'Ami Toren'
Sent: Thursday, April 30, 2009 6:36 PM
Subject: 25k Money Transfer second email please confirm
Hi Simon
I am sending this email again. May be you did not receive my first email.
Please confirm.
Thanks
Have a nice evening.
Regards
Jules
Hi Simon
I would like to confirm with this email what we have already agreed and
confirmed with our Skype chat from today.
I confirm that you can transfer form Sysgem's account CHF 25'000 (twenty
five thousand).
Please confirm, by accepting this money you agree in principal to sell your
shares and give up the outstanding loan for the amount you suggested.
Ami Toren will negotiate with you the details of the agreement (contract)
and will then present it to the shareholders as agreed in the EGA this
morning.
Regards
Jules
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Message: 14
Date: Fri, 22 May 2009 10:51:37 +0200
From: "Simon \(HB9DRV\)" <simon@xxxxxx.xx>
Subject: [amsat-bb] Re: Additional CHF 15K transfer [HRD financing,
Sent in Error]
To: "AMSAT.org" <amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxx>
Message-ID: <C2F971A0C3474790835F1AA3DF5CE03C@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Content-Type: text/plain; charset="iso-8859-1"
Sorry about this - wrong CC, should not have been sent :(
Simon Brown, HB9DRV
www.ham-radio-deluxe.com
----- Original Message -----
From: Simon (HB9DRV)
----- Original Message -----
From: Jules Marilus
To: 'Simon Brown (Sysgem AG)'
Sent: Wednesday, May 06, 2009 4:14 PM
Subject: Additional CHF 15K transfer
Hi Simon
Today you transferred...
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Message: 15
Date: Fri, 22 May 2009 12:58:20 -0400
From: "Mr Jeffrey L Ross" <radiooperator@xxxxxxx.xxx>
Subject: [amsat-bb] iss 9k6 today?
To: "amsat" <amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxx>
Message-ID: <625B100BA91F4208BEDDE03C9EB01438@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Content-Type: text/plain; format=flowed; charset="iso-8859-1";
reply-type=original
hi folks, in the latest sat report 141 they are reporting that the ISS
downlink/uplink is 9k6. is this true, see they did just change the digi to
rs0iss-3. it was rs0iss-4.
I hit it the other day at 1k2 (1200baud) kc8gkf-5
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Message: 16
Date: Fri, 22 May 2009 12:17:29 -0500
From: "Ransom, Kenneth G. (JSC-OC)[BARRIOS TECHNOLOGY]"
<kenneth.g.ransom@xxxx.xxx>
Subject: [amsat-bb] Re: iss 9k6 today?
To: Mr Jeffrey L Ross <radiooperator@xxxxxxx.xxx>, amsat
<amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxx>
Message-ID:
<CBB2346C58D9B14983E5AEFE4B345886318B83F637@xxxxxxxxx.xxx.xxxx.xxx>
Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii"
Not sure about your report source. www.ariss.net seems to be showing a lot of
activity and I don't think there are that many 9600 baud IGATES that would be
capturing that much data. Likely still at 1200 baud. As for the digi ID, it
changes from time to time but if you use the recommended alias of ARISS then
it won't matter which ID is currently operational.
Kenneth - N5VHO
-----Original Message-----
From: amsat-bb-bounces@xxxxx.xxx [mailto:amsat-bb-bounces@xxxxx.xxxx On Behalf
Of Mr Jeffrey L Ross
Sent: Friday, May 22, 2009 11:58 AM
To: amsat
Subject: [amsat-bb] iss 9k6 today?
hi folks, in the latest sat report 141 they are reporting that the ISS
downlink/uplink is 9k6. is this true, see they did just change the digi to
rs0iss-3. it was rs0iss-4.
I hit it the other day at 1k2 (1200baud) kc8gkf-5
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