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Today's Topics:
1. Re: SatReporter Hacked once Again (Steve Fraser)
2. Upcoming ARISS Contact Schedule as of 2017-09-08 12:30 UTC
(AJ9N@xxx.xxxx
3. Re: AO73 Mode change (Wouter Weggelaar)
4. VUCC Awards/Endorsements for August 2017 (John Papay)
5. Re: VUCC Awards/Endorsements for August 2017 (Frank Westphal)
6. Re: VUCC Awards/Endorsements for August 2017 (Bryan KL7CN)
7. Re: How busy are the linear transponder satellites?
(Zach Metzinger)
8. elev rotor (Bob- W7LRD)
9. Re: VUCC Awards/Endorsements for August 2017 (Matthew Stevens)
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Message: 1
Date: Fri, 8 Sep 2017 12:59:22 +0930
From: Steve Fraser <sfraser@xxx.xxxxx.xxx.xx>
To: amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxx
Subject: Re: [amsat-bb] SatReporter Hacked once Again
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Can I suggest to Andrew that he posts more details of the actual "hack"?
In this way we might be able to suggest some mitigation techniques.
For example, if it's a denial-of-service from one address, then a simple
firewall rule to block that address. If its a DDOS, then maybe a rate
limiting firewall rule. I dont understand the "65000 emails" - what is
that about and how is it related? But I think upgrading the hardware to
cope with the volume is not the right way to solve it - there may be
many ways. For example, maybe it should operate on amprnet (44net) only?
I think we should encourage and help people (especially if they are not
IT security experts) who devise a service but encounter problems. The
internet is a dangerous place, people often need guidance to survive there!
Steve,
vk5asf
>> On Sep 7, 2017, at 5:14 PM, Jim Jerzycke <kq6ea@xxxxxxx.xxx> wrote:
>>
>> Aw, c'mon guys, give him a break. He's doing what he has to so he can
keep his website up.
>>
>>
>> What would any of you do in similar circumstances, just let it slide?
>>
>>
>> 73, Jim KQ6EA
>>
>>
>>> On 09/07/2017 07:54 PM, Ted wrote:
>>> Uh.oh...black helicopters and tin foil hat alert !!
>>>
>>> -----Original Message-----
>>> From: AMSAT-BB [mailto:amsat-bb-bounces@xxxxx.xxxx On Behalf Of
>>> vk4tec@xxxxxxxxxxxxx.xxx
>>> Sent: Wednesday, September 6, 2017 1:10 PM
>>> To: AMSAT
>>> Cc: aprssig@xxxx.xxx
>>> Subject: [amsat-bb] SatReporter Hacked once Again
>>>
>>> I have been accused of not supplying enough information
>>>
>>>
>>> So here it is
>>>
>>>
>>> I designed a SatReporting tool that encompases the ISS and NO-84
>>>
>>>
>>> It draws information from the APRS-IS stream and presents it in a web
form.
>>>
>>>
>>> I added a function where people could manually add a satellite
>>> observation
>>>
>>>
>>> This was exploited and I had to deal with the authorities and coped
>>> 65,000 emails from a vindictive individual in California
>>>
>>>
>>> I contacted his her ISP and they were dumb and clueless
>>>
>>>
>>> The help exceed my monthly internet bill in the the process.
>>>
>>>
>>> That stoped after I reported them and took away the manual reporting
>>> feature.
>>>
>>>
>>> I then let the system back on line and once again the same vindictive
>>> indivual was hitting my web site with a denial of service attack
>>> every second.
>>>
>>>
>>> I have had to report them again.
>>>
>>>
>>> My ISP are pissed off at me when I have done nothing wrong
>>>
>>>
>>> Some jelous individual obviously does not like any one else doing
>>> something smart
>>>
>>>
>>> It is sad and I feel sorry for that individual
>>>
>>>
>>> I have a had a rough life and I can can take the punches
>>>
>>>
>>> I will persist in bringing new and smart solutions to problems where
>>> I see I can help
>>>
>>>
>>> Here is the individual that is doing it
>>>
>>>
>>> vk4tec@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> nslookup 50.255.43.233
>>>
>>> Server: 192.168.1.1
>>>
>>> Address: 192.168.1.1#53
>>>
>>>
>>> Non-authoritative answer:
>>>
>>> 233.43.255.50.in-addr.arpa name =
>>> 50-255-43-233-static.hfc.comcastbusiness.net.
>>>
>>>
>>> Authoritative answers can be found from:
>>>
>>>
>>> vk4tec@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
>>>
>>>
>>> I have migrated from a raspberry pi to a quad quad core processore
>>> machine with 64 GB of RAM running LINUX OpenSuse
>>>
>>>
>>> I will not be shut down by some asshole who wants to make my life
>>> hell
>>>
>>>
>>> I say go for it
>>>
>>>
>>> I am smater than you think having been in volved in both
>>> telecommunications and aviation security incidents.
>>>
>>>
>>> I have been given military clearance and are friends with federal
>>> police
>>>
>>>
>>> You have been warned
>>>
>>>
>>> Andrew
>>>
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Message: 2
Date: Fri, 8 Sep 2017 08:29:21 -0400
From: AJ9N@xxx.xxx
To: amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxx
Subject: [amsat-bb] Upcoming ARISS Contact Schedule as of 2017-09-08
12:30 UTC
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Upcoming ARISS Contact Schedule as of 2017-09-08 12:30 UTC
Quick list of scheduled contacts and events:
Meadows Elementary School, Manhattan Beach, CA, direct via KM6BWB
The ISS callsign is presently scheduled to be NA1SS
The scheduled astronaut is Paolo Nespoli IZ?JPA
Contact is a go for: Fri 2017-09-08 17:05:30 UTC 67 deg
Watch for live stream at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oRsKV6gBmGU (***)
Beenleigh State High School, Beenleigh, Queensland, Australia, telebridge
via K6DUE
The ISS callsign is presently scheduled to be NA1SS
The scheduled astronaut is Paolo Nespoli IZ?JPA
Contact is a go for: Mon 2017-09-11 12:58:34 UTC 77 deg
Boston Red Sox Outreach to School Groups, Boston, MA, telebridge via W6SRJ
The ISS callsign is presently scheduled to be NA1SS
The scheduled astronaut is Paolo Nespoli IZ?JPA
Contact is a go for: Thu 2017-09-14 15:03:58 UTC 56 deg
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**
ARISS is always glad to receive listener reports for the above contacts.
ARISS thanks everyone in advance for their assistance. Feel free to send
your reports to aj9n@xxxxx.xxx or aj9n@xxx.xxx.
Listen for the ISS on the downlink of 145.8? MHz.
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***
All ARISS contacts are made via the Kenwood radio unless otherwise noted.
*********************************************
**********************************
Several of you have sent me emails asking about the RAC ARISS website and
not being able to get in. That has now been changed to
http://www.ariss.org/
Note that there are links to other ARISS websites from this site.
****************************************************************************
Looking for something new to do? How about receiving DATV from the ISS?
If interested, then please go to the ARISS-EU website for complete
details. Look for the buttons indicating Ham Video.
http://www.ariss-eu.org/
If you need some assistance, ARISS mentor Kerry N6IZW, might be able to
provide some insight. Contact Kerry at kbanke@xxxxxxxxx.xxx
****************************************************************************
ARISS congratulations the following mentors who have now mentored over 100
schools:
Satoshi 7M3TJZ with 124
Gaston ON4WF with 123
Francesco IK?WGF with 119
Sergey RV3DR with 100
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The webpages listed below were all reviewed for accuracy. Out of date
webpages were removed and new ones have been added. If there are
additional
ARISS websites I need to know about, please let me know.
Note, all times are approximate. It is recommended that you do your own
orbital prediction or start listening about 10 minutes before the listed
time.
All dates and times listed follow International Standard ISO 8601 date and
time format YYYY-MM-DD HH:MM:SS
The complete schedule page has been updated as of 2017-09-08 12:30 UTC.
(***)
Here you will find a listing of all scheduled school contacts, and
questions, other ISS related websites, IRLP and Echolink websites, and
instructions for any contact that may be streamed live.
http://www.amsat.org/amsat/ariss/news/arissnews.rtf
http://www.amsat.org/amsat/ariss/news/arissnews.txt
Total number of ARISS ISS to earth school events is 1156.
Each school counts as 1 event.
Total number of ARISS ISS to earth school contacts is 1115.
Each contact may have multiple schools sharing the same time slot.
Total number of ARISS supported terrestrial contacts is 47.
A complete year by year breakdown of the contacts may be found in the
file.
http://www.amsat.org/amsat/ariss/news/arissnews.rtf
Please feel free to contact me if more detailed statistics are needed.
++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
The following US states and entities have never had an ARISS contact:
Arkansas, Delaware, South Dakota, Wyoming, American Samoa, Guam, Northern
Marianas Islands, and the Virgin Islands.
++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
QSL information may be found at:
http://www.ariss.org/qsl-cards.html
ISS callsigns: DP?ISS, IR?ISS, NA1SS, OR4ISS, RS?ISS
****************************************************************************
The successful school list has been updated as of 2017-09-04 20:00 UTC.
http://www.amsat.org/amsat/ariss/news/Successful_ARISS_schools.rtf
Frequency chart for packet, voice, and crossband repeater modes showing
Doppler correction as of 2005-07-29 04:00 UTC
http://www.amsat.org/amsat/ariss/news/ISS_frequencies_and_Doppler_correction
.rtf
Listing of ARISS related magazine articles as of 2006-07-10 03:30 UTC.
http://www.amsat.org/amsat/ariss/news/ARISS_magazine_articles.rtf
Check out the Zoho reports of the ARISS contacts
https://reports.zoho.com/ZDBDataSheetView.cc?DBID=412218000000020415
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Exp. 52 on orbit
Randy Bresnik
Paolo Nespoli IZ?JPA
Sergey Ryazanskiy
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73,
Charlie Sufana AJ9N
One of the ARISS operation team mentors
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Message: 3
Date: Fri, 8 Sep 2017 20:25:37 +0200
From: Wouter Weggelaar <wouterweg@xxxxx.xxx>
To: AMSAT-BB <amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxx>
Cc: funcube@xxxxxxxxxxx.xx.xx
Subject: Re: [amsat-bb] AO73 Mode change
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HI folks,
AO73/FUNcube is now in amateur mode for the weekend with the transponder on!
As normal, plan is to revert to normal mode on Sun PM (UTC).
Please see below for all FUNcube mission info
73s Wouter PA3WEG and the FUNcube team.
++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
FUNcube frequencies and other details
++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
AO-73 FUNcube-1
The transponder is normally operational only when the satellite is in
eclipse, ie the solar panels are NOT being illuminated. During weekends
(from pm Fridays UTC to PM Sundays UTC) the transponder is operational 24/7.
When the transponder is switched off, the telemetry beacon is on full power,
when the transponder is on the beacon it is on low power. During holidays,
eg Christmas, New Year, Easter, etc, the transponder maybe activated for
extended periods. Watch AMSAT-BB for announcements which are usually made on
Friday evenings (UTC)
The nominal transponder frequencies are:
Uplink: 435.150 - 435.130 MHz LSB (Inverting)
Downlink: 145.950 - 145.970 MHz USB
Telemetry Tx: 145.935 MHz BPSK
(The passband may be up to 15kHz higher depending on on-board temps. Lower
temperatures give higher freqs!)
FUNcube-2 (aka FUNcube on UKube)
The FUNcube-2 sub-system continues to operate autonomously and, almost
continuously, in amateur mode. The transponder is operational and the
telemetry downlink is functioning with about 70mW output. The FUNcube-1
Dashboard does not correctly display the telemetry but it does correctly
decode the data and uploads it to the FUNcube Data Warehouse from where it
can be examined. Most of the real time data channels are operational and
these include battery voltages, temperatures and ADCS data coming via the
main On Board Computer (OBC).
The transponder is interrupted for a few seconds every 2 minutes when the
other transmitter sends its CW beacon and, occasionally, for a few seconds
when the main OBC reboots (approx seven times each orbit).
The nominal transponder frequencies are:
Uplink: 435.080 - 435.060 MHz LSB (Inverting)
Downlink: 145.930 - 145.950 MHz USB
Telemetry Tx: 145.915 MHz BPSK
(The passband may be up to 10kHz higher depending on on-board temps. Low
temperatures give higher freqs!)
EO79 FUNcube-3
Due to power budget constraints the transponder cannot be operational 24/7
and an orbit specific schedule has been developed. The transponder will
commence operation 27 minutes after the spacecraft enters sunlight and will
stay on for a period of 25 minutes. This schedule may be modified in future
months as a result of experience.
The nominal transponder frequencies are:
Uplink: 435.0723-435.0473 MHz LSB (Inverting)
Downlink: 145.946-145.971 MHz USB
Further detailed info on EO79 transponder frequencies is at:
https://amsat-uk.org/2016/11/10/eo79-funcube-3-transponder-commences-regular-o
peration/
EO88/Nayif-1/FUNcube-5
EO88 is presently operating in autonomous mode. The transponder is
operational when the satellite is in eclipse, ie the solar panels are NOT
being illuminated.
When the transponder is switched off, the telemetry beacon is on full power,
when the transponder is on the beacon it is on low power.
The transponder frequencies are:
Uplink: 435.045 ? 435.015 MHz LSB (inverting)
Downlink: 145.960-145.990 MHz USB
Telemetry Tx: 145.940MHz
All FUNcube transponders are sponsored by AMSAT-UK and AMSAT-NL. We are very
grateful for the assistance given by Innovative Solution In Space BV, The
Netherlands.
On Fri, Sep 1, 2017 at 11:03 PM, Jim Heck G3WGM <jimlist@xxxx.xxx> wrote:
>
> HI folks,
>
> AO73/FUNcube is now in amateur mode for the weekend with the transponder on!
>
> As normal, plan is to revert to normal mode on Sun PM (UTC).
>
> Please see below for all FUNcube mission info
>
> 73s Jim G3WGM and the FUNcube team.
>
> ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
> FUNcube frequencies and other details
> ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
>
> AO-73 FUNcube-1
>
> The transponder is normally operational only when the satellite is in
> eclipse, ie the solar panels are NOT being illuminated. During weekends
> (from pm Fridays UTC to PM Sundays UTC) the transponder is operational 24/7.
>
> When the transponder is switched off, the telemetry beacon is on full power,
> when the transponder is on the beacon it is on low power. During holidays,
> eg Christmas, New Year, Easter, etc, the transponder maybe activated for
> extended periods. Watch AMSAT-BB for announcements which are usually made on
> Friday evenings (UTC)
>
> The nominal transponder frequencies are:
>
> Uplink: 435.150 - 435.130 MHz LSB (Inverting)
> Downlink: 145.950 - 145.970 MHz USB
> Telemetry Tx: 145.935 MHz BPSK
>
> (The passband may be up to 15kHz higher depending on on-board temps. Lower
> temperatures give higher freqs!)
>
> FUNcube-2 (aka FUNcube on UKube)
>
> The FUNcube-2 sub-system continues to operate autonomously and, almost
> continuously, in amateur mode. The transponder is operational and the
> telemetry downlink is functioning with about 70mW output. The FUNcube-1
> Dashboard does not correctly display the telemetry but it does correctly
> decode the data and uploads it to the FUNcube Data Warehouse from where it
> can be examined. Most of the real time data channels are operational and
> these include battery voltages, temperatures and ADCS data coming via the
> main On Board Computer (OBC).
>
> The transponder is interrupted for a few seconds every 2 minutes when the
> other transmitter sends its CW beacon and, occasionally, for a few seconds
> when the main OBC reboots (approx seven times each orbit).
>
> The nominal transponder frequencies are:
> Uplink: 435.080 - 435.060 MHz LSB (Inverting)
> Downlink: 145.930 - 145.950 MHz USB
> Telemetry Tx: 145.915 MHz BPSK
>
> (The passband may be up to 10kHz higher depending on on-board temps. Low
> temperatures give higher freqs!)
>
>
> EO79 FUNcube-3
> Due to power budget constraints the transponder cannot be operational 24/7
> and an orbit specific schedule has been developed. The transponder will
> commence operation 27 minutes after the spacecraft enters sunlight and will
> stay on for a period of 25 minutes. This schedule may be modified in future
> months as a result of experience.
>
> The nominal transponder frequencies are:
> Uplink: 435.0723-435.0473 MHz LSB (Inverting)
> Downlink: 145.946-145.971 MHz USB
>
> Further detailed info on EO79 transponder frequencies is at:
>
https://amsat-uk.org/2016/11/10/eo79-funcube-3-transponder-commences-regular-o
peration/
>
>
> EO88/Nayif-1/FUNcube-5
>
> EO88 is presently operating in autonomous mode. The transponder is
> operational when the satellite is in eclipse, ie the solar panels are NOT
> being illuminated.
> When the transponder is switched off, the telemetry beacon is on full power,
> when the transponder is on the beacon it is on low power.
> The transponder frequencies are:
>
> Uplink: 435.045 ? 435.015 MHz LSB (inverting)
> Downlink: 145.960-145.990 MHz USB
> Telemetry Tx: 145.940MHz
>
> All FUNcube transponders are sponsored by AMSAT-UK and AMSAT-NL. We are very
> grateful for the assistance given by Innovative Solution In Space Bv, The
> Netherlands.
>
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Message: 4
Date: Fri, 08 Sep 2017 14:29:03 -0400
From: John Papay <john@xxxxxx.xxx>
To: amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxx
Subject: [amsat-bb] VUCC Awards/Endorsements for August 2017
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The VUCC Standings list for 8 September 2017 is
now sorted by rank rather than by callsign. However,
there are problems with the list. This information
has been forwarded to the Awards Manager at the ARRL
for resolution.
Callsigns missing:
AI6GS (230)
K7TAB (100)
Callsigns with totals that went DOWN:
KO4MA 1564 -> 1562
AC0RA 1143 -> 1142
K8TL 974 -> 973
AA5PK 876 -> 875
W6ZQ 561 -> 560
K4XP 102 -> 101
Callsigns with totals that only went UP by a few:
K6FW 603 -> 606
KK4FEM 476 -> 480
KL7CN/W6 249 -> 250
KX9X 158 -> 159
AK4WQ(EN34) 106 -> 107
VA3NNA 100 -> 102
(The above callsigns could be legitimate endorsements.)
Here are the apparent endorsements and new VUCC Satellite
Awards issued by the ARRL for the period August 1, 2017
through September 8, 2017.
Congratulations to all those who made the list this month!
CALL GRIDS
WA4NVM 1450
W5RKN 511
N6UK 475
AF5CC 314
K8BL 252
KA9P 175
CU3EQ 154
FG8OJ 130
G7SVF 109 (NEW VUCC)
PY2RN 101 (NEW VUCC)
VE1QX 100 (NEW VUCC)
XE2JA 100 (NEW VUCC)
This list was developed by comparing the ARRL .pdf
listings for August 1st and September 8th, 2017. 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!
73,
John K8YSE
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Message: 5
Date: Fri, 8 Sep 2017 11:51:57 -0700
From: Frank Westphal <k6fw1@xxxxxxx.xxx>
To: amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxx
Subject: Re: [amsat-bb] VUCC Awards/Endorsements for August 2017
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I did not submit an endorsement so why my total went up by 3 is not
known.? I would have to bump my log to LOTW to determine which grids
were added to my total.
Frank
K6FW
On 9/8/17 11:29 AM, John Papay wrote:
> The VUCC Standings list for 8 September 2017 is
> now sorted by rank rather than by callsign.? However,
> there are problems with the list.? This information
> has been forwarded to the Awards Manager at the ARRL
> for resolution.
>
> Callsigns missing:
> AI6GS? (230)
> K7TAB? (100)
>
> Callsigns with totals that went DOWN:
>
> KO4MA 1564 -> 1562
> AC0RA 1143 -> 1142
> K8TL?? 974 -> 973
> AA5PK? 876 -> 875
> W6ZQ?? 561 -> 560
> K4XP?? 102 -> 101
>
> Callsigns with totals that only went UP by a few:
>
> K6FW?? 603 -> 606
> KK4FEM 476 -> 480
> KL7CN/W6 249 -> 250
> KX9X?? 158 -> 159
> AK4WQ(EN34) 106 -> 107
> VA3NNA? 100 -> 102
> (The above callsigns could be legitimate endorsements.)
>
> Here are the apparent endorsements and new VUCC Satellite
> Awards issued by the ARRL for the period August 1, 2017
> through September 8, 2017.
> Congratulations to all those who made the list this month!
>
> CALL??? GRIDS
>
> WA4NVM? 1450
> W5RKN??? 511
> N6UK???? 475
> AF5CC??? 314
> K8BL???? 252
> KA9P???? 175
> CU3EQ??? 154
> FG8OJ??? 130
> G7SVF??? 109 (NEW VUCC)
> PY2RN??? 101 (NEW VUCC)
> VE1QX??? 100 (NEW VUCC)
> XE2JA??? 100 (NEW VUCC)
>
> This list was developed by comparing the ARRL .pdf
> listings for August 1st and September 8th, 2017.? 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!
>
> 73,
> John K8YSE
>
>
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Message: 6
Date: Fri, 8 Sep 2017 11:56:27 -0700
From: Bryan KL7CN <bryan@xxxxx.xxx>
To: Frank Westphal <k6fw1@xxxxxxx.xxx>
Cc: amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxx
Subject: Re: [amsat-bb] VUCC Awards/Endorsements for August 2017
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Some ops had trouble submitting, and then got it fixed. That's why mine went
from 250 to 249 back to 250. At 249 was when my VUCC was processed, LOL!
-- bag
Bryan KL7CN/W6
Location: CM98, usually
E-Mail: bryan@xxxxx.xxx
Telephone/SMS: 408-836-7279
> On Sep 8, 2017, at 11:51, Frank Westphal <k6fw1@xxxxxxx.xxx> wrote:
>
> I did not submit an endorsement so why my total went up by 3 is not known.
I would have to bump my log to LOTW to determine which grids were added to
my total.
>
> Frank
> K6FW
>
> On 9/8/17 11:29 AM, John Papay wrote:
>> The VUCC Standings list for 8 September 2017 is
>> now sorted by rank rather than by callsign. However,
>> there are problems with the list. This information
>> has been forwarded to the Awards Manager at the ARRL
>> for resolution.
>>
>> Callsigns missing:
>> AI6GS (230)
>> K7TAB (100)
>>
>> Callsigns with totals that went DOWN:
>>
>> KO4MA 1564 -> 1562
>> AC0RA 1143 -> 1142
>> K8TL 974 -> 973
>> AA5PK 876 -> 875
>> W6ZQ 561 -> 560
>> K4XP 102 -> 101
>>
>> Callsigns with totals that only went UP by a few:
>>
>> K6FW 603 -> 606
>> KK4FEM 476 -> 480
>> KL7CN/W6 249 -> 250
>> KX9X 158 -> 159
>> AK4WQ(EN34) 106 -> 107
>> VA3NNA 100 -> 102
>> (The above callsigns could be legitimate endorsements.)
>>
>> Here are the apparent endorsements and new VUCC Satellite
>> Awards issued by the ARRL for the period August 1, 2017
>> through September 8, 2017.
>> Congratulations to all those who made the list this month!
>>
>> CALL GRIDS
>>
>> WA4NVM 1450
>> W5RKN 511
>> N6UK 475
>> AF5CC 314
>> K8BL 252
>> KA9P 175
>> CU3EQ 154
>> FG8OJ 130
>> G7SVF 109 (NEW VUCC)
>> PY2RN 101 (NEW VUCC)
>> VE1QX 100 (NEW VUCC)
>> XE2JA 100 (NEW VUCC)
>>
>> This list was developed by comparing the ARRL .pdf
>> listings for August 1st and September 8th, 2017. 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!
>>
>> 73,
>> John K8YSE
>>
>>
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Message: 7
Date: Fri, 8 Sep 2017 14:06:58 -0500
From: Zach Metzinger <zmetzing@xxxxx.xxx>
To: "amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxxx <amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxx>
Subject: Re: [amsat-bb] How busy are the linear transponder
satellites?
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On 09/07/17 20:50, Mac A. Cody wrote:
> I know that the FM satellites, primarily SO-50 and AO-85, can be quite
> congested during a pass. This is understandable, since each satellite
> presents only one channel. On the other hand, the linear transponder
> satellites can support multiple communication channels, due to the
> available bandwidth. This ranges from 20 KHz (XW-2A/B/C/D/F) to 100 KHz
> (FO-29, AO-7). From your experience running SSB, how congested or how
> utilized, is the bandwidth of these satellites? Is there usually plenty
> of room to spare, or is it a challenge to find a place within the
> available bandwidth to conduct a QSO?
Hi Mac!
Plenty of room on the linear sats, as far as I've heard on the passes
I've monitored. With a SDR dongle such as FCD or FCD Pro+, you can watch
the entire passband for activity. If you record I/Q, you can then play
back the whole pass to figure out who usually shows up where.
I need to make a strong effort to get my shack put back together. It has
been years since I actually made a contact!
Nice talking to you again. Hope to hear ya on the birds.
73 DE N0ZGO
--- Zach
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Message: 8
Date: Fri, 8 Sep 2017 19:14:23 +0000 (UTC)
From: Bob- W7LRD <w7lrd@xxxxxxx.xxx>
To: amsat-bb <amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxx>
Subject: [amsat-bb] elev rotor
Message-ID:
<1159874946.414693.1504898063385.JavaMail.zimbra@xxxxxxx.xxx>
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hello
my g5500 works only manually az & el
no meter indication on elev
no computer control using Satpc32
ideas?
73 Bob W7LRD
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Message: 9
Date: Fri, 8 Sep 2017 15:34:48 -0400
From: Matthew Stevens <matthew@xxxxxxxxx.xxx>
To: Frank Westphal <k6fw1@xxxxxxx.xxx>
Cc: amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxx
Subject: Re: [amsat-bb] VUCC Awards/Endorsements for August 2017
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I have 497 confirmed, but only have applied for 475. So I guess they gave me
a couple for free? Hopefully they'll get it all sorted soon.
- Matthew nj4y (ex kk4fem)
Sent from my iPhone
> On Sep 8, 2017, at 14:51, Frank Westphal <k6fw1@xxxxxxx.xxx> wrote:
>
> I did not submit an endorsement so why my total went up by 3 is not known.
I would have to bump my log to LOTW to determine which grids were added to
my total.
>
> Frank
> K6FW
>
>> On 9/8/17 11:29 AM, John Papay wrote:
>> The VUCC Standings list for 8 September 2017 is
>> now sorted by rank rather than by callsign. However,
>> there are problems with the list. This information
>> has been forwarded to the Awards Manager at the ARRL
>> for resolution.
>>
>> Callsigns missing:
>> AI6GS (230)
>> K7TAB (100)
>>
>> Callsigns with totals that went DOWN:
>>
>> KO4MA 1564 -> 1562
>> AC0RA 1143 -> 1142
>> K8TL 974 -> 973
>> AA5PK 876 -> 875
>> W6ZQ 561 -> 560
>> K4XP 102 -> 101
>>
>> Callsigns with totals that only went UP by a few:
>>
>> K6FW 603 -> 606
>> KK4FEM 476 -> 480
>> KL7CN/W6 249 -> 250
>> KX9X 158 -> 159
>> AK4WQ(EN34) 106 -> 107
>> VA3NNA 100 -> 102
>> (The above callsigns could be legitimate endorsements.)
>>
>> Here are the apparent endorsements and new VUCC Satellite
>> Awards issued by the ARRL for the period August 1, 2017
>> through September 8, 2017.
>> Congratulations to all those who made the list this month!
>>
>> CALL GRIDS
>>
>> WA4NVM 1450
>> W5RKN 511
>> N6UK 475
>> AF5CC 314
>> K8BL 252
>> KA9P 175
>> CU3EQ 154
>> FG8OJ 130
>> G7SVF 109 (NEW VUCC)
>> PY2RN 101 (NEW VUCC)
>> VE1QX 100 (NEW VUCC)
>> XE2JA 100 (NEW VUCC)
>>
>> This list was developed by comparing the ARRL .pdf
>> listings for August 1st and September 8th, 2017. 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!
>>
>> 73,
>> John K8YSE
>>
>>
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