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Today's Topics:
1. Re: USB-to-Serial adapter (myles landstein)
2. Re: Youtube video of ANDE-2 deployment from STS-127 (Henk,
PA3GUO (Nigel Gunn G8IFF/W8IFF)
3. Nova with LVB Tracker (Fabiano Moser - PY5RX)
4. ANDE-2 Observations (Ken Swaggart)
5. ANDE-2: for those that do not have equipment :-) (Henk, PA3GUO)
6. Kudos from K4DLG (n3tl@xxxxxxxxx.xxxx
7. Re: Kudos from K4DLG (David - KG4ZLB)
8. Re: Indian high-orbit satellite? (Bruce Robertson)
9. Re: Indian high-orbit satellite? (Bob McGwier)
10. Question Re: Itar (Dave Marthouse)
11. Re: Question Re: Itar (Jim Jerzycke)
12. ANDE-2 TLM (kc8ran@xxx.xxxx
13. Re: Internet Routers in Space (Ben Jackson)
14. AO-51 update (Gould Smith)
15. Re: AO-51 update (n3tl@xxxxxxxxx.xxxx
16. Tubesat, a $4,000 launch opportunity (Bruce Robertson)
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Message: 1
Date: Sun, 2 Aug 2009 15:08:15 -0400
From: myles landstein <myles.landstein@xxxxx.xxx>
Subject: [amsat-bb] Re: USB-to-Serial adapter
To: Clint Bradford <clintbrad4d@xxxxxxxxx.xxx>
Cc: amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxx
Message-ID: <5CDA1091-5518-47F4-BAA8-F1CC55B15530@xxxxx.xxx>
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I think the best is the keyspan units
they make a 1 and 4 port unit and work w/ mac, pc's etc etc
ml
On Aug 1, 2009, at 10:40 AM, Clint Bradford wrote:
> When it comes to programming amateur HTs and such, there are many USB-
> to-Serial adapters that just didn't want to communicate. But the unit
> made by Belkin works great. And RT Systems carries a model which
> performs well.
>
> http://catalog.belkin.com/IWCatProductPage.process?Product_Id=459431
>
> http://rtsystemsinc.com/othercables_template.cfm#
>
>
>
>
> Clint Bradford, K6LCS
> 909-241-7666
>
>
>
>
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please note my new email address
dti will soon be eliminated , gmail is my new home update your dir
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Message: 2
Date: Sun, 02 Aug 2009 19:33:12 +0000
From: Nigel Gunn G8IFF/W8IFF <nigel@xxxxx.xxx>
Subject: [amsat-bb] Re: Youtube video of ANDE-2 deployment from
STS-127 (Henk, PA3GUO
To: Mike Rupprecht <mail@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx.xx>
Cc: ivan.galysh@xxx.xxxx.xxxx amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxxx pa3guo@xxxxx.xxx
Message-ID: <4A75E9F8.8090906@xxxxx.xxx>
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You might well be correct.
Some of the objects have changed position
Mike Rupprecht wrote:
> Nigel,
>
>
>
> according to this observation (42 deg pass) I would confirm the
> following TLE
>
>
>
> Object F ? 35694 ? POLLUX
>
> Object G ? 35695 - CASTOR
>
>
>
> Nevertheless there is a HF difference of 2 KHz between both satellites.
>
> See the graph here: http://www.dk3wn.info/p/?p=6721
>
>
>
> 73, Mike
>
> DK3WN
>
>
>
> VHF spectrum ? SDR-IQ + FT-736R ( IF 13.68 MHz)->
> http://www.dk3wn.info/digital.shtml
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
> -----Urspr?ngliche Nachricht-----
> Von: amsat-bb-bounces@xxxxx.xxx [mailto:amsat-bb-bounces@xxxxx.xxxx Im
> Auftrag von Nigel Gunn G8IFF/W8IFF
> Gesendet: Freitag, 31. Juli 2009 19:32
> An: amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxx
> Betreff: [amsat-bb] Re: Youtube video of ANDE-2 deployment from STS-127
> (Henk, PA3GUO
>
>
>
> OK. My final guess:
>
>
>
> DRAGONSAT
>
> 1 35690U 09038B 09211.97009835 +.00095697 +00000-0 +49101-3 0 00059
>
> 2 35690 051.6383 081.9986 0005201 088.2863 271.8760 15.80461110000070
>
>
>
> POLLUX
>
> 1 35694U 09038F 09212.09684002 .00018233 00000-0 10000-3 0 15
>
> 2 35694 051.6419 081.3443 0004070 034.2707 325.8955 15.79865842 60
>
>
>
> CASTOR
>
> 1 35695U 09038G 09212.09685471 .00018189 00000-0 10000-3 0 17
>
> 2 35695 051.6403 081.3604 0003663 041.2160 318.9652 15.79815987 63
>
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GCARES, XWARN.
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Message: 3
Date: Sun, 2 Aug 2009 20:55:42 +0100
From: "Fabiano Moser - PY5RX" <fabianomoser@xxxxx.xxx>
Subject: [amsat-bb] Nova with LVB Tracker
To: <amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxx>
Message-ID: <57B3603133DC42379DEBD255C0E59D8F@xxxxxxxxx>
Content-Type: text/plain; charset="iso-8859-1"
Hello,
Can someone help me about my track system?
My LVB interface still keep tracking the satellite after LOS, I looked at
Rotator Setup where you have to put MINIMUM ELEVATION TO TRACK and I set to
"1". but NOVA and LVB interface still keep tracking the satellite active.
Anyone have the same problem than me? Can you help me please?
Thank you so much,
73
Fabiano Moser CR7/PY5RX
ARISS-Portugal (Amateur Radio on the International Space Station)
Representative at Teleconference and Portugal Telebridge Coordinator.
AMRAD/AMSAT-CT
AMSAT-LU
http://www.amrad.pt/
"There is no great talent without great will. (Honor? de Balzac)"
"N?o existe um grande talento sem uma grande vontade"
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Message: 4
Date: Sun, 2 Aug 2009 13:02:43 -0700
From: "Ken Swaggart" <k.swaggart@xxxxxxx.xxx>
Subject: [amsat-bb] ANDE-2 Observations
To: "Amsat-Bb@xxxxx. Org" <amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxx>
Message-ID: <A43D88F9055945028EF852368E6D6576@xxxxx>
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During the 1948Z pass today I made an effort to determine Castor's
(KD4HBO-1) frequency - it appears to be near 145.828 MHz before Doppler
correction is applied. Using that frequency, with Object G's keps, the
discriminator stayed centered during the entire pass, and received 3 good
packets. (Pollux seems to be at 145.826 MHz here.)
73,
Ken, W7KKE
CN75xa
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Message: 5
Date: Sun, 2 Aug 2009 22:07:04 +0200 (CEST)
From: "Henk, PA3GUO" <hamoen@xxx.xx>
Subject: [amsat-bb] ANDE-2: for those that do not have equipment :-)
To: <amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxx>
Message-ID: <49467.212.61.83.38.1249243624.squirrel@xxxxxxx.xxx.xx>
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For those that unfortunately lack equipment today,
and read all our enthousiastic emails;
Here is how the ANDE-2 satellites (Castor & Pollux) sound at 145.825 MHZ FM:
http://www.pa3guo.com/ande2_demo_02aug2009.mp3
Pollux: at T=1 and T=28 seconds,
Castor: at T=14 and T=44 seconds.
When the mp3 file is replayed, MixW will decode the 2 Pollux
and 2 Castor frames as indicated in this screenshot:
http://www.pa3guo.com/ande2_demo_02aug2009.jpg
If you have MixW installed, you can play the mp3 in any player and
decode the data realtime, just as if you are a ground station yourself !
Cool ? Certainly !
Next step: connect an antenna to your 145 MHz FM radio and you're live.
Final step: insert your data in the APRS network and you help the team !
Henk, PA3GUO
http://www.pa3guo.com
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Message: 6
Date: Sun, 02 Aug 2009 20:18:23 +0000
From: n3tl@xxxxxxxxx.xxx
Subject: [amsat-bb] Kudos from K4DLG
To: amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxx
Message-ID:
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Hey everyone,
Dave, K4DLG, has asked me to post the following because he is unable to get
posts through to the BB.
>From Dave:
____________________________________
I just want to take a moment to thank a number of folks that have
been adding much enjoyment to my satellite operations lately.
Wednesday I found an envelope in my mailbox with a bunch of QSLs
from Jim (ND9M) confirming QSOs in 13 different grid squares with 6
of them "new ones" for me along the East coast from Delaware to
Florida. I recently logged 5 new squares with contacts with Patrick
(WD9EWK) in AZ and UT. A few weeks ago I received some QSLs from
Doug (KD8CAO) providing me some new contacts into upper MI. In
addition there has been Gail (KB0RZD) adding to my collection in the
midwest with many new grids, and John (K8YSE) with his trip to DE
helping those that needed DE for WAS or just for an additional grid
worked. Rob (KD4ZGW) is always "popping up" somewhere in the US and
always willing to provide a contact to anyone making the trip. Last
year Allen (N5AFV) provided me with some great contacts to some very
wet grid squares while operating /MM from a cruise ship. There have
been others which I have missed, but none the less their efforts are
appreciated.
These guys armed with their laptops, GPS units, handheld antennas,
radios, and maps take off into remote country and areas to provide us
with the enjoyment of working a new grid. Then when they return they
have to face a pile of QSL requests from folks like me wanting to
confirm our new contacts. They spend a lot of time and money with
nothing in return except the thanks from those of us that have
benefited from their efforts.
There have been other posts recently publicly thanking these guys but
I just wanted to chime in and add my thanks for some great contacts
with some great guys!
I just took a break from writing this note to go work AO-27. I
didn't expect much because of the short pass and the fact that it was
a low pass to the East of me, however, much to my surprise and good
fortune I made a contact with Nick (KB1RVT) working from FN54! Thanks
Nick, you made my day!
Guys, I just want to add my sincere thanks and appreciation to your
efforts and desire to help enhance the amateur radio hobby for a
great many of us that enjoy working the "birds"!
I hope someday the conditions will allow me to pack up a radio and
trek off into some area where I also can provide some contacts in a
new area and provide some QSLs for others. However, in the meantime,
thanks to those of you that are currently spending time to better
the hobby for all of us!
Thanks!
73,
Dave - K4DLG
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Message: 7
Date: Sun, 02 Aug 2009 17:04:41 -0400
From: David - KG4ZLB <kg4zlb@xxxxxxxxxx.xxx>
Subject: [amsat-bb] Re: Kudos from K4DLG
To: n3tl@xxxxxxxxx.xxx
Cc: amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxx
Message-ID: <4A75FF69.1050901@xxxxx.xxx>
Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1; format=flowed
I too have tried to help Dave with his BB problem including sending his
message of help directly to the List Administrator - on the basis that
you have had to post a message for him Tim, I guess the problem still
exists (unfortunately!)
David
KG4ZLB
n3tl@xxxxxxxxx.xxx wrote:
> Hey everyone,
>
> Dave, K4DLG, has asked me to post the following because he is unable to get
posts through to the BB.
>
> >From Dave:
> ____________________________________
>
> I just want to take a moment to thank a number of folks that have
> been adding much enjoyment to my satellite operations lately.
>
> Wednesday I found an envelope in my mailbox with a bunch of QSLs
> from Jim (ND9M) confirming QSOs in 13 different grid squares with 6
> of them "new ones" for me along the East coast from Delaware to
> Florida. I recently logged 5 new squares with contacts with Patrick
> (WD9EWK) in AZ and UT. A few weeks ago I received some QSLs from
> Doug (KD8CAO) providing me some new contacts into upper MI. In
> addition there has been Gail (KB0RZD) adding to my collection in the
> midwest with many new grids, and John (K8YSE) with his trip to DE
> helping those that needed DE for WAS or just for an additional grid
> worked. Rob (KD4ZGW) is always "popping up" somewhere in the US and
> always willing to provide a contact to anyone making the trip. Last
> year Allen (N5AFV) provided me with some great contacts to some very
> wet grid squares while operating /MM from a cruise ship. There have
> been others which I have missed, but none the less their efforts are
> appreciated.
>
> These guys armed with their laptops, GPS units, handheld antennas,
> radios, and maps take off into remote country and areas to provide us
> with the enjoyment of working a new grid. Then when they return they
> have to face a pile of QSL requests from folks like me wanting to
> confirm our new contacts. They spend a lot of time and money with
> nothing in return except the thanks from those of us that have
> benefited from their efforts.
>
> There have been other posts recently publicly thanking these guys but
> I just wanted to chime in and add my thanks for some great contacts
> with some great guys!
>
> I just took a break from writing this note to go work AO-27. I
> didn't expect much because of the short pass and the fact that it was
> a low pass to the East of me, however, much to my surprise and good
> fortune I made a contact with Nick (KB1RVT) working from FN54! Thanks
> Nick, you made my day!
>
> Guys, I just want to add my sincere thanks and appreciation to your
> efforts and desire to help enhance the amateur radio hobby for a
> great many of us that enjoy working the "birds"!
>
> I hope someday the conditions will allow me to pack up a radio and
> trek off into some area where I also can provide some contacts in a
> new area and provide some QSLs for others. However, in the meantime,
> thanks to those of you that are currently spending time to better
> the hobby for all of us!
>
> Thanks!
>
> 73,
> Dave - K4DLG
> _______________________________________________
> 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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>
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David
KG4ZLB
www.kg4zlb.com
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Message: 8
Date: Sun, 2 Aug 2009 18:12:58 -0300
From: Bruce Robertson <ve9qrp@xxxxx.xxx>
Subject: [amsat-bb] Re: Indian high-orbit satellite?
To: Bob McGwier <rwmcgwier@xxxxx.xxx>
Cc: AMSAT-BB <amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxx>
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On Sun, Aug 2, 2009 at 2:04 PM, Bob McGwier<rwmcgwier@xxxxx.xxx> wrote:
> We should be ashamed of ourselves in NA and Europe for not having figured
> out the key to unlock the door, ?but having been there until my retirement
> from active office holder, I can tell you it was not for lack of trying.
You have, of course, more front-line experience in this question than
I, Bob, but I tend to analyze the situation in a manner that avoids
shame on anyone's part. As I see it, Indian hams are in the position
USA hams were in during the 70s: they have a launch program that is
not fully market-driven, and a launch agency which sees its role in
part as promoting the dignity of the country. In these circumstances,
assisting an effort like AMSAT India makes sense to government, etc.
And just as the rest of the ham world expressed its gratitude and
admiration of the US in the 70's, so we should express our gratitude
and admiration for India today. (Which is easy to do, given their
excellent achievements so far.)
> We have an essentially COMPLETE Phase 3E sitting on the shelf, looking for a
> way to get up. ?We had a ride to geo with the outstreched hand ?waiting for
> ?O(10^7) dollars. ?We need to either break the logjam or start sending money
> to AMSAT India if this will get the job done.
Under the circumstances as described above, AMSAT-DL is playing a
pretty nice hand, I think, by tying 3E with the Mars project and
appealing to the research interests of the country. I agree that
should AMSAT India mount a fund-raising campaign, it would be an
attractive proposition for hams who are hoping to find more
communications satellites in orbit.
> My real fear is the singular lack of experience in dealing with propulsion,
> ?attitude control WITHOUT propulsion at in HEO, ?and Van Allen radiation
> belts. ? I would be happy to tell them all about it except the BLOODY Itar
> rules that have not stopped a single adversary from getting the technology
> they need, has truly magnified the cost and difficulty of export our
> satellites (so others build them instead), would send me to jail for
> helping.
This is frustrating, and I think it is great that AMSAT is getting out
from under all this, with any luck in time for ITAR to be relaxed
under the new US administration. However, I think the most important
thing we can do is ensure that this effort will provide ISRO and India
in general with ample positive response from around the globe. I know
that is what our government would hope for in Canada if we were able
to mount a project like this locally.
73, Bruce
VE9QRP
> Bob
> N4HY
>
>
>
> Bruce Robertson wrote:
>>
>> The AMSAT India newsletter has some great news: their proposal for
>> Hamsat II requests that ISRO provide an elliptical or MEO orbit!
>> Moreover, they're also asking for space on a geosynchronous bird. I
>> suppose the latter would not necessarily benefit those of us in North
>> America, but it would provide a fine emergency service to Asian
>> regions and provide a pioneering example for other AMSAT groups.
>>
>> 73, Bruce
>> VE9QRP
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>
>
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> AMSAT-DL, TAPR, Packrats,
> NJQRP, QRP ARCI, QCWA, FRC.
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> take the first step.", MLK.
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Message: 9
Date: Sun, 02 Aug 2009 18:19:44 -0400
From: Bob McGwier <rwmcgwier@xxxxx.xxx>
Subject: [amsat-bb] Re: Indian high-orbit satellite?
To: AMSAT-BB <amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxx>
Message-ID: <4A761100.90603@xxxxx.xxx>
Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1; format=flowed
Some people misread my poor prose as blaming Europe and NA for ITAR. I
was commenting on Hamsat II requesting HEO and if they get a ride from
ISRO, it will be good for amateur radio but reflects badly on the rest
of us who have had multiple programs over more than a decade with no
success at all to show for it.
ONLY THEN do I introduce ITAR and indeed, the USA is 100% culpable for
this mess. But what do you expect from a country that elects a chimp
mime of his handlers twice?
Bob
Bob McGwier wrote:
> We should be ashamed of ourselves in NA and Europe for not having
> figured out the key to unlock the door, but having been there until
> my retirement from active office holder, I can tell you it was not for
> lack of trying.
>
> We have an essentially COMPLETE Phase 3E sitting on the shelf, looking
> for a way to get up. We had a ride to geo with the outstreched hand
> waiting for O(10^7) dollars. We need to either break the logjam or
> start sending money to AMSAT India if this will get the job done.
>
> My real fear is the singular lack of experience in dealing with
> propulsion, attitude control WITHOUT propulsion at in HEO, and Van
> Allen radiation belts. I would be happy to tell them all about it
> except the BLOODY Itar rules that have not stopped a single adversary
> from getting the technology they need, has truly magnified the cost
> and difficulty of export our satellites (so others build them
> instead), would send me to jail for helping.
>
> Bob
> N4HY
>
>
>
> Bruce Robertson wrote:
>> The AMSAT India newsletter has some great news: their proposal for
>> Hamsat II requests that ISRO provide an elliptical or MEO orbit!
>> Moreover, they're also asking for space on a geosynchronous bird. I
>> suppose the latter would not necessarily benefit those of us in North
>> America, but it would provide a fine emergency service to Asian
>> regions and provide a pioneering example for other AMSAT groups.
>>
>> 73, Bruce
>> VE9QRP
>> _______________________________________________
>> 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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>>
>
>
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Member: ARRL, AMSAT, AMSAT-DL, TAPR, Packrats,
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Message: 10
Date: Sun, 2 Aug 2009 18:42:31 -0400
From: "Dave Marthouse" <dmart@xxxx.xxx>
Subject: [amsat-bb] Question Re: Itar
To: <amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxx>
Message-ID: <002001ca13c2$856ee160$6600000a@xxxxx.xxx>
Content-Type: text/plain; charset="iso-8859-1"
I have been reading the messages regarding the Indian heo satellite. What
exactly are the Itar rules? Please fill me in.
Dave Marthouse N2AAM
dmart@xxxx.xxx
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Message: 11
Date: Sun, 2 Aug 2009 15:56:06 -0700 (PDT)
From: Jim Jerzycke <kq6ea@xxxxxxx.xxx>
Subject: [amsat-bb] Re: Question Re: Itar
To: amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxxx Dave Marthouse <dmart@xxxx.xxx>
Message-ID: <183100.63932.qm@xxxxxxxx.xxxx.xxx.xxxxx.xxx>
Content-Type: text/plain; charset=iso-8859-1
Wikipedia has a good overview of what ITAR encompasses.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/ITAR
Jim? KQ6EA
--- On Sun, 8/2/09, Dave Marthouse <dmart@xxxx.xxx> wrote:
From: Dave Marthouse <dmart@xxxx.xxx>
Subject: [amsat-bb] Question Re: Itar
To: amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxx
Date: Sunday, August 2, 2009, 3:42 PM
I have been reading the messages regarding the Indian heo satellite.? What
exactly are the Itar rules?? Please fill me in.
Dave Marthouse N2AAM
dmart@xxxx.xxx
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Message: 12
Date: Sun, 2 Aug 2009 19:20:50 -0400 (EDT)
From: kc8ran@xxx.xxx
Subject: [amsat-bb] ANDE-2 TLM
To: amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxxx Ivan Galysh <ivan.galysh@xxx.xxxx.xxx>
Message-ID: <27966542.2982.1249255250921.JavaMail.kc8ran@xxx.x.x.x>
Content-Type: text/plain; charset=UTF-8; format=flowed; delsp=no
I left the equipment running on autopilot today. Here's the TLM data
captured (times in EDT/UTC-4)
Fm POLLUX-1 To CQ Via TELEM <UI pid=F0 Len=101 >[12:47:42]
SYST 257037 0 0 33 0 001f 1280 ffff 1150 0185 1158 0005 0e30 0030 0cb0
ffff ffff 0156 08d2 0fbc 0038
Fm POLLUX-1 To CQ Via TELEM <UI pid=F0 Len=121 >[12:48:21]
MEMS 257070 2.58 2.57 2.45 16.09 15.993 13.990 -0.885 -0.554 -1.666
-8.20 -17.96 14.32 20.15 21.15 20.44 2.60 35 25 38
Fm POLLUX-1 To CQ Via TELEM <UI pid=F0 Len=101 >[12:48:48]
SYST 257103 0 0 33 0 0000 12e0 002a 11b0 0028 11b8 0024 0ea8 0137 0d10
ffff ffff 0158 08d4 0fbe 0038
Fm POLLUX-1 To CQ Via TELEM <UI pid=F0 Len=120 >[12:49:27]
MEMS 257136 2.58 2.57 2.45 16.09 15.993 14.06 -0.667 0.446 -2.557 -7.99
-24.89 -12.95 20.37 21.17 20.52 2.60 36 15 28
Fm POLLUX-1 To CQ Via TELEM <UI pid=F0 Len=101 >[12:49:54]
SYST 257169 0 0 33 0 0184 1330 000c 1228 0030 1200 003a 0f00 0004 0d98
ffff ffff 0156 08d4 0fbe 003a
Fm KD4HBO-1 To CQ Via TELEM <UI pid=F0 Len=139 >[12:50:16]
SYS 252330 65535 0 30 0 fff6 0ca0 ffd1 08b0 fe43 1178 ffdb 0dc0 ffdf
0ec0 ffc4 0ee8 13.7 5.0 10.4 .71 0.76 1.79 11.06 8.19 8.19 53 33 40
Fm POLLUX-1 To CQ Via TELEM <UI pid=F0 Len=116 >[12:50:33]
MEMS 257202 2.58 2.57 2.45 16.09 16.09 14.221 -0.665 0.889 1.884 -6.55
3.06 -17.04 20.56 21.17 20.75 2.60 5 17 58
Fm KD4HBO-1 To CQ Via TELEM <UI pid=F0 Len=140 >[12:50:46]
SYS 252360 65535 0 30 0 fff5 0ce0 ffc8 08e0 fe48 11a0 ffe2 0df0 ffd6
0e88 ffb5 0f10 13.7 5.0 10.4 .58 -1.03 1.44 11.06 8.76 8.19 54 36 35
Fm POLLUX-1 To CQ Via TELEM <UI pid=F0 Len=122 >[16:00:51]
MEMS 268620 2.58 2.57 2.45 16.556 16.887 14.884 -0.770 0.667 -1.887
-8.03 -20.53 -17.83 20.97 21.65 21.01 2.60 14 55 14
Fm POLLUX-1 To CQ Via TELEM <UI pid=F0 Len=101 >[17:35:54]
SYST 274329 0 0 33 0 0009 17d8 0029 1638 0017 1690 0019 1298 01ae 1110
ffff ffff 0156 08d2 0fb8 003c
Fm POLLUX-1 To CQ Via TELEM <UI pid=F0 Len=105 >[17:36:33]
MEMS 274362 16.556 16.887 14.884 -0.775 0.01 -2.886 -7.99 -26.62 -1.97
21.09 21.71 21.01 2.60 37 31 19
Fm POLLUX-1 To CQ Via TELEM <UI pid=F0 Len=101 >[17:37:00]
SYST 274395 0 0 33 0 0032 1840 00f4 16b8 001a 16e8 fffe 12e0 0028 1170
ffff ffff 0156 08d4 0fc0 003c
Fm POLLUX-1 To CQ Via TELEM <UI pid=F0 Len=103 >[17:37:39]
MEMS 274428 16.556 17.118 15.00 -0.772 0.992 0.222 -7.62 -7.52 -21.35
21.14 21.76 21.27 2.60 35 19 3
Fm POLLUX-1 To CQ Via TELEM <UI pid=F0 Len=117 >[19:10:03]
MEMS 279972 2.58 2.57 2.45 16.771 17.118 15.115 -0.991 -0.01 3.05 -6.61
12.05 7.28 21.49 22.00 21.53 2.60 39 12 19
Fm POLLUX-1 To CQ Via TELEM <UI pid=F0 Len=101 >[19:10:30]
SYST 280005 0 0 33 0 0044 1960 007a 17d8 0011 17e8 0012 13c8 0020 12a0
ffff ffff 0156 08d2 0fb8 003c
Fm POLLUX-1 To CQ Via TELEM <UI pid=F0 Len=120 >[19:11:09]
MEMS 280038 2.58 2.57 2.45 16.771 17.334 15.115 -0.993 -0.557 -1.119
-8.95 -13.99 14.58 21.40 21.88 21.47 2.60 44 2 9
Fm POLLUX-1 To CQ Via TELEM <UI pid=F0 Len=101 >[19:12:42]
SYST 280137 0 0 33 0 000d 19f0 fffe 1870 014e 1888 0005 1438 0015 1300
ffff ffff 0156 08d2 0fbc 0038
Joe KC8RAN
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Message: 13
Date: Sun, 02 Aug 2009 19:43:20 -0400
From: Ben Jackson <bbj@xxxxxxxx.xxx>
Subject: [amsat-bb] Re: Internet Routers in Space
To: Bob Bruninga <bruninga@xxxx.xxx>
Cc: amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxx
Message-ID: <4A762498.2090403@xxxxxxxx.xxx>
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Bob Bruninga wrote:
>> cultural change for AMSAT. Voice communications would no longer be
>> the primary motivation or justification for a project; it would
>> merely be a nice side-effect.
>
> I believe the number 1 thing we should be working on is "Universal
> Amateur Radio Text Messaging". The goal is to be able to text
> message any ham anywhere, anytime using any device using only his
> call.
>
> I have counted over TWO dozen existing text messaging capabilities in
> Ham radio and the problem is, that few of them are cross connected or
> integrated, yet we could do it easily if we just took it on as the
> big picture!
>
> See www.aprs.org/aprs-messaging.html
>
> APRS has had the above local and global terrestrial and satellite
> text messaging between mobiles and handhelds for over a decade
Even if we endorse the view of universal messaging APRS should not be
the underlying protocol. Rather then bolt something on to an OSI layer 4
(-ish) protocol, lets approach this with no preconceptions and start
fresh. Heck, if we want to reuse something, let's tear a page from
Cisco's book and implement something that does IP since almost
everything except my toaster speaks IP. Anything else relegates our
hobby to the digital stone age.
ACP is a good step in the right direction. The fact that it understands
that bits are bits and doesn't give a hoot about what's on top of it
allows us to get back into relevance again.
</rant>
--
Ben Jackson - N1WBV - New Bedford, MA
bbj <at> innismir.net - http://www.innismir.net/
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Message: 14
Date: Sun, 2 Aug 2009 20:04:24 -0400
From: "Gould Smith" <gouldsmi@xxxxxxxxx.xxx>
Subject: [amsat-bb] AO-51 update
To: <amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxx>
Message-ID: <1D43EFFB6C5042FAAF35548F60CFECEF@xxxxxxxxxxx>
Content-Type: text/plain; charset="iso-8859-1"
AO-51 is in 'normal' mode with both 70cm TXs operational.
FM repeater V/U
Uplink 145.920 MHz FM
Downlink 435.300 MHz FM
FM 9k6 digital
Downlink 435.150 MHz FM
I uploaded the RX task for the SQRX receiver tonight and depending on the
telemetry I get tomorrow morning, I expect to turn on the digital
L band uplink on 1268.700 MHz.
TXA (digital) power at 590 mW
TXB (analog) power at 620 mW
73,
Gould, WA4SXM
for the AO-51 Command Team
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Message: 15
Date: Mon, 03 Aug 2009 00:42:51 +0000
From: n3tl@xxxxxxxxx.xxx
Subject: [amsat-bb] Re: AO-51 update
To: "Gould Smith" <gouldsmi@xxxxxxxxx.xxx>, <amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxx>
Message-ID:
<080320090042.20203.4A76328B000CE4A100004EEB22243323629B0A02D2089B9A019C
04040A0DBF049BCC02@xxx.xxx>
Content-Type: text/plain
Thanks for the update and for your efforts, Gould.
73,
Tim - N3TL
-------------- Original message from "Gould Smith" <gouldsmi@xxxxxxxxx.xxx>: -
-------------
> AO-51 is in 'normal' mode with both 70cm TXs operational.
>
> FM repeater V/U
> Uplink 145.920 MHz FM
> Downlink 435.300 MHz FM
>
> FM 9k6 digital
> Downlink 435.150 MHz FM
> I uploaded the RX task for the SQRX receiver tonight and depending on the
> telemetry I get tomorrow morning, I expect to turn on the digital
> L band uplink on 1268.700 MHz.
>
> TXA (digital) power at 590 mW
> TXB (analog) power at 620 mW
>
> 73,
> Gould, WA4SXM
> for the AO-51 Command Team
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Message: 16
Date: Sun, 2 Aug 2009 22:02:01 -0300
From: Bruce Robertson <ve9qrp@xxxxx.xxx>
Subject: [amsat-bb] Tubesat, a $4,000 launch opportunity
To: AMSAT-BB <amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxx>
Message-ID:
<49657a760908021802k5f4a0e27hba747441b53ab59e@xxxx.xxxxx.xxx>
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The first team that puts a linear transponder on board one of these,
wins! (And I want William Leijenaar PE1RAH on my team ...)
http://spacefellowship.com/2009/08/01/interorbital-syatems-tubesat-personal-
satellite-kit/
Seriously, if this is for real, I think AMSAT should get at the front
of the train and provide hardware, or hardware design, for those who
plan to use it.
73, Bruce
VE9QRP
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