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Today's Topics:
1. Re: APRS birds (Sean Waite)
2. Re: APRS birds (Scott)
3. Satellite radio's query (Francis Geraci)
4. Re: Satellite radio's query (W3AB/GEO)
5. Re: Rocket Lab Launch Analysis from Tuesday's attempt (B J)
6. Re: Satellite radio's query (Stefan Wagener)
7. Re: Satellite radio's query (George Carr)
8. Re: Wouxun KG-UV8D (Pedro Sousa)
9. Re: Satellite radio's query (Francis Geraci)
10. SATPC32 (radiomb)
11. Re: SATPC32 (Dave Webb KB1PVH)
12. ANS-351 AMSAT News Service Weekly Bulletins (Chris Bradley)
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Message: 1
Date: Sat, 16 Dec 2017 04:56:59 +0000
From: Sean Waite <waisean@xxxxx.xxx>
To: John Brier <johnbrier@xxxxx.xxx>
Cc: AMSAT BB <amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxx>
Subject: Re: [amsat-bb] APRS birds
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Any tips on knowing where the ISS is? I tried to catch it on a pass and
couldn't get it to hear any of my beacons. Much harder than AO-91 which
kind of blows your eardrums out the moment it crosses into your antenna's
pattern. I was hoping that someone else would be beaconing and I could aim
that way, but no dice.
John, I notice in some of your videos you have the passes printed out on
paper, do you do this with every pass you try and work?
Thanks,
Sean WA1TE
On Thu, Dec 14, 2017 at 11:50 PM Sean Waite <waisean@xxxxx.xxx> wrote:
> Thanks Mac and John, those are very helpful. The D72 specific one gave me
> enough keywords that I could search the manual in a more useful fashion.
> This radio does a ton of stuff.
>
> No passes until tomorrow, so I have some for some more reading.
>
> 73,
> Sean WA1TE
>
> On Thu, Dec 14, 2017 at 9:18 PM John Brier <johnbrier@xxxxx.xxx> wrote:
>
>> Ignore the references to UHF. It's back on 145.825
>>
>>
>>
https://www.amsat.org/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/AMSAT_Journal_Kenwo
odHT_Packet.pdf
>>
>> 73, John Brier KG4AKV
>>
>> On Thu, Dec 14, 2017 at 9:03 PM, Sean Waite <waisean@xxxxx.xxx> wrote:
>> > Hi all,
>> >
>> > There was a comment on the recent experimenters thread about using the
>> APRS
>> > birds. I'm new at this game - I've made 2 satellite QSOs so far - and
>> would
>> > love to know more. Is there a good document on how to use these
>> satellites,
>> > and maybe some tips on how to get a TH-D72A to do it? I've only used it
>> to
>> > beacon APRS, messaging with the service isn't something I've tried.
>> >
>> > Thanks and 73,
>> > Sean WA1TE
>> > _______________________________________________
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>> > to all interested persons worldwide without requiring membership.
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>
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Message: 2
Date: Sat, 16 Dec 2017 01:43:48 -0500
From: Scott <scott23192@xxxxx.xxx>
To: AMSAT BB <amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxx>
Subject: Re: [amsat-bb] APRS birds
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Hi Sean!
The packet digipeater on the ISS has been off for a while, so you won't
hear anything from it on 145.825 until that is re-enabled.
You'll want to get familiar with the following website where stations are
listed when they're digipeated and the transmission from the ISS is heard
by an iGate:
http://www.ariss.net/index.cgi?absolute=1
... note in the "Station List" section that the last traffic was on 6-Dec.
As for "where the ISS is", you'll need tracking software on a PC or
smartphone to know when the ISS or any other satellite will be overhead.
Ask here or Google search for software suitable for whatever phone, PC, or
Mac computer you happen to use. There are also excellent websites that
show the track of one or more sats if that suits you better. You'll come
across several of those in a Google search as well & can decide which
presentation you like best.
-Scott, K4KDR
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On Fri, Dec 15, 2017 at 11:56 PM, Sean Waite <waisean@xxxxx.xxx> wrote:
> Any tips on knowing where the ISS is? I tried to catch it on a pass and
> couldn't get it to hear any of my beacons. Much harder than AO-91 which
> kind of blows your eardrums out the moment it crosses into your antenna's
> pattern. I was hoping that someone else would be beaconing and I could aim
> that way, but no dice.
>
> John, I notice in some of your videos you have the passes printed out on
> paper, do you do this with every pass you try and work?
>
> Thanks,
> Sean WA1TE
>
> On Thu, Dec 14, 2017 at 11:50 PM Sean Waite <waisean@xxxxx.xxx> wrote:
>
> > Thanks Mac and John, those are very helpful. The D72 specific one gave me
> > enough keywords that I could search the manual in a more useful fashion.
> > This radio does a ton of stuff.
> >
> > No passes until tomorrow, so I have some for some more reading.
> >
> > 73,
> > Sean WA1TE
> >
> > On Thu, Dec 14, 2017 at 9:18 PM John Brier <johnbrier@xxxxx.xxx> wrote:
> >
> >> Ignore the references to UHF. It's back on 145.825
> >>
> >>
> >> https://www.amsat.org/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/
> 2014/01/AMSAT_Journal_KenwoodHT_Packet.pdf
> >>
> >> 73, John Brier KG4AKV
> >>
> >> On Thu, Dec 14, 2017 at 9:03 PM, Sean Waite <waisean@xxxxx.xxx> wrote:
> >> > Hi all,
> >> >
> >> > There was a comment on the recent experimenters thread about using the
> >> APRS
> >> > birds. I'm new at this game - I've made 2 satellite QSOs so far - and
> >> would
> >> > love to know more. Is there a good document on how to use these
> >> satellites,
> >> > and maybe some tips on how to get a TH-D72A to do it? I've only used
> it
> >> to
> >> > beacon APRS, messaging with the service isn't something I've tried.
> >> >
> >> > Thanks and 73,
> >> > Sean WA1TE
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Message: 3
Date: Sat, 16 Dec 2017 11:59:03 -0500
From: Francis Geraci <fgeraci14@xxxxx.xxx>
To: amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxx
Subject: [amsat-bb] Satellite radio's query
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>From WB1FXX - Marathon, Fla.
In the past there had been a discussion about different satellite radio's,
who produces them and their availability.
I recently purchased a IC-9100 just for satellite operations. I have not
seen much discussion about this radio on the Amsat BB. I am curious why
this radio has hardly been mentioned. It seems to be the perfect
replacement for my aging IC-821. Even has the "funny" little knobs, like
the 821, that control the RF power and mic gain. The IC-9100 has the look
and feel of a "real" radio.
Is it the price ? $2100.00 USD ? Not the cheapest rig out there. The
IC-7610 is "flying" off the shelves at $3900.00 USD. Can't be about the
price !
Thanks for any comments - WB1FXX
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Message: 4
Date: Sat, 16 Dec 2017 11:31:57 -0800
From: W3AB/GEO <w3ab@xxxxx.xxx>
To: Francis Geraci <fgeraci14@xxxxx.xxx>
Cc: Suryono Adisoemarta via AMSAT-BB <amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxx>
Subject: Re: [amsat-bb] Satellite radio's query
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For me, no need to replace my IC-910. Which replaced my IC-810.
Which replaced my my FT-736. Which replaced my FT-726. Each move added more
features and ease of operation. The IC-9100 doesn't, for me, add anything
over the IC-910.
?___
Sent from my two way wrist watch
73 de W3AB/GEO?
On Dec 16, 2017, 10:56, at 10:56, Francis Geraci <fgeraci14@xxxxx.xxx> wrote:
>From WB1FXX - Marathon, Fla.
>
>In the past there had been a discussion about different satellite
>radio's,
>who produces them and their availability.
>
>I recently purchased a IC-9100 just for satellite operations. I have
>not
>seen much discussion about this radio on the Amsat BB. I am curious why
>this radio has hardly been mentioned. It seems to be the perfect
>replacement for my aging IC-821. Even has the "funny" little knobs,
>like
>the 821, that control the RF power and mic gain. The IC-9100 has the
>look
>and feel of a "real" radio.
>
>Is it the price ? $2100.00 USD ? Not the cheapest rig out there. The
>IC-7610 is "flying" off the shelves at $3900.00 USD. Can't be about the
>price !
>
>Thanks for any comments - WB1FXX
>_______________________________________________
>Sent via AMSAT-BB@xxxxx.xxx. 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: http://www.amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb
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Message: 5
Date: Sat, 16 Dec 2017 20:05:01 +0000
From: B J <va6bmj@xxxxx.xxx>
To: Wendy and Terry Osborne <wandtosborne@xxxxx.xxx>
Cc: amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxx
Subject: Re: [amsat-bb] Rocket Lab Launch Analysis from Tuesday's
attempt
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According to the latest Twitter posting, the next launch attempt will
be made early in the new year.
73s
Bernhard VA6BMJ @ DO33FL
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Message: 6
Date: Sat, 16 Dec 2017 14:52:23 -0600
From: Stefan Wagener <wageners@xxxxx.xxx>
To: Francis Geraci <fgeraci14@xxxxx.xxx>
Cc: AMSAT BB <amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxx>
Subject: Re: [amsat-bb] Satellite radio's query
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Hi Francis,
Yes, the IC-9100 is a superb satellite radio plus HF. It works and has
everything it needs to run digital modes *built* into the radio plus the
option of D-Star (if you like). Not much to talk about :-) it just works.
73, Stefan, VE4NSA
On Sat, Dec 16, 2017 at 10:59 AM, Francis Geraci <fgeraci14@xxxxx.xxx>
wrote:
> From WB1FXX - Marathon, Fla.
>
> In the past there had been a discussion about different satellite radio's,
> who produces them and their availability.
>
> I recently purchased a IC-9100 just for satellite operations. I have not
> seen much discussion about this radio on the Amsat BB. I am curious why
> this radio has hardly been mentioned. It seems to be the perfect
> replacement for my aging IC-821. Even has the "funny" little knobs, like
> the 821, that control the RF power and mic gain. The IC-9100 has the look
> and feel of a "real" radio.
>
> Is it the price ? $2100.00 USD ? Not the cheapest rig out there. The
> IC-7610 is "flying" off the shelves at $3900.00 USD. Can't be about the
> price !
>
> Thanks for any comments - WB1FXX
> _______________________________________________
> Sent via AMSAT-BB@xxxxx.xxx. 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: http://www.amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb
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Message: 7
Date: Sat, 16 Dec 2017 14:56:05 -0600
From: George Carr <george.carrii15@xxxxx.xxx>
To: "W3AB/GEO" <w3ab@xxxxx.xxx>
Cc: Suryono Adisoemarta via AMSAT-BB <amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxx>, Francis
Geraci <fgeraci14@xxxxx.xxx>
Subject: Re: [amsat-bb] Satellite radio's query
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I have been using the 9100 for a few years now for my hamsat contacts. It
interfaces very well with SatPC32 and I am very pleased with it. yuo made a
very wise choice for the hamsats!
I even purchased the 1.2 gig module in anticipation. And the DStar module
as well. Bring them on! I am ready!
73
George
WA5KBH
EM30
On Sat, Dec 16, 2017 at 1:31 PM, W3AB/GEO via AMSAT-BB <amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxx>
wrote:
> For me, no need to replace my IC-910. Which replaced my IC-810.
> Which replaced my my FT-736. Which replaced my FT-726. Each move added
> more features and ease of operation. The IC-9100 doesn't, for me, add
> anything over the IC-910.
> ?___
> Sent from my two way wrist watch
> 73 de W3AB/GEO?
>
> On Dec 16, 2017, 10:56, at 10:56, Francis Geraci <fgeraci14@xxxxx.xxx>
> wrote:
> >From WB1FXX - Marathon, Fla.
> >
> >In the past there had been a discussion about different satellite
> >radio's,
> >who produces them and their availability.
> >
> >I recently purchased a IC-9100 just for satellite operations. I have
> >not
> >seen much discussion about this radio on the Amsat BB. I am curious why
> >this radio has hardly been mentioned. It seems to be the perfect
> >replacement for my aging IC-821. Even has the "funny" little knobs,
> >like
> >the 821, that control the RF power and mic gain. The IC-9100 has the
> >look
> >and feel of a "real" radio.
> >
> >Is it the price ? $2100.00 USD ? Not the cheapest rig out there. The
> >IC-7610 is "flying" off the shelves at $3900.00 USD. Can't be about the
> >price !
> >
> >Thanks for any comments - WB1FXX
> >_______________________________________________
> >Sent via AMSAT-BB@xxxxx.xxx. 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: http://www.amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb
> _______________________________________________
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> 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.
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>
--
George Carr
Certified Chip Carving Instructor
Amateur Radio Station - WA5KBH
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Message: 8
Date: Sat, 16 Dec 2017 20:32:44 -0100
From: Pedro Sousa <pedro@xxxxxxxxxx.xxxx>
To: Jim Beeson <jim@xxxxxx.xx>
Cc: amsat-bb <amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxx>
Subject: Re: [amsat-bb] Wouxun KG-UV8D
Message-ID: <355dcf8d-7071-421e-fcb1-ef12c00cb2e9@xxxxxxxxxx.xxxx>
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Hi,
You can download the file at
http://plus.dutrasousa.name/WOUXUNKGUV9D_AMSAT.zip
It's in 9D format, but if you the that software you can copy paste those
plans. Look at memory 200 and above.
Here' some extras.
A memory plan in PDF: plus2.dutrasousa.name/SatelliteTable.zip
Doppler calculations and quick card:
http://plus2.dutrasousa.name/CU2ZG%20Doppler_Calcs%20-%20v1.3%2004DEC2017.xlsx
.zip
Max QRB calculations based on your current altitude:
http://plus2.dutrasousa.name/CU2ZG%20Max%20SAT%20QRB%20-%20v1.2%2004DEC2017.XL
SX.zip
73 Pedro CU2ZG
On 2017-12-15 19:11, Jim Beeson wrote:
> That would be great Pedro! I will look forward to getting the files. Thanks!
>
> Jim Beeson
>
>> On Dec 15, 2017, at 8:33 AM, Pedro Dutra Sousa <pedro@xxxxxxxxxx.xxxx>
wrote:
>>
>> Hi,
>>
>> Wouxun has a software for that, I think.
>> I have one 9D and one 9DPlus and the software is different because of the
extra menus on the Plus model not being compatible.
>> I haven?t programmed the AO-91 frequencies yet, planning to do so this
weekend, but I only use them for scanning. Being a full duplex radio I
always use memories as a cheat card and switch to VFO. I can send you te KG
file later on.
>>
>> 73 Pedro CU2ZG
>>
>> Sent from my iPhone
>> Please excuse any typos or briefness
>>
>>> On 14 Dec 2017, at 22:56, jim@xxxxxx.xx wrote:
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> Does anyone use the Wouxun RG-UV8D handie for any sats? If so would you
mind sharing your program (.KG) file? Thanks!
>>> 73's
>>> Jim
>>> WA5QAP
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Message: 9
Date: Sat, 16 Dec 2017 18:31:44 -0500
From: Francis Geraci <fgeraci14@xxxxx.xxx>
To: George Carr <george.carrii15@xxxxx.xxx>
Cc: Suryono Adisoemarta via AMSAT-BB <amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxx>
Subject: Re: [amsat-bb] Satellite radio's query
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Thank You, Gentlemen,for your comments. I believe the "satellite community"
are some of the best communicators.
Funny Story : I went off "half-cocked" and bought the IC-7300 radio. Soon,
I realized my mistake. Don't know what I was thinking. "Thonk" on my stupid
head. Complaining bitterly, swearing to buy the IC-9100, a "big" box,
showed up at my house. Inside, was a IC-9100. My YL, K3FXX, couldn't
stand my "bitching" anymore, and bought me the radio. I'm still "crying".
WHO is the "luckiest" man in the world. God Bless her.
Best to You All.
Francis -WB1FXX
On Sat, Dec 16, 2017 at 3:56 PM, George Carr <george.carrii15@xxxxx.xxx>
wrote:
> I have been using the 9100 for a few years now for my hamsat contacts. It
> interfaces very well with SatPC32 and I am very pleased with it. yuo made a
> very wise choice for the hamsats!
> I even purchased the 1.2 gig module in anticipation. And the DStar module
> as well. Bring them on! I am ready!
> 73
> George
> WA5KBH
> EM30
>
> On Sat, Dec 16, 2017 at 1:31 PM, W3AB/GEO via AMSAT-BB <amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxx
> > wrote:
>
>> For me, no need to replace my IC-910. Which replaced my IC-810.
>> Which replaced my my FT-736. Which replaced my FT-726. Each move added
>> more features and ease of operation. The IC-9100 doesn't, for me, add
>> anything over the IC-910.
>> ?___
>> Sent from my two way wrist watch
>> 73 de W3AB/GEO?
>>
>> On Dec 16, 2017, 10:56, at 10:56, Francis Geraci <fgeraci14@xxxxx.xxx>
>> wrote:
>> >From WB1FXX - Marathon, Fla.
>> >
>> >In the past there had been a discussion about different satellite
>> >radio's,
>> >who produces them and their availability.
>> >
>> >I recently purchased a IC-9100 just for satellite operations. I have
>> >not
>> >seen much discussion about this radio on the Amsat BB. I am curious why
>> >this radio has hardly been mentioned. It seems to be the perfect
>> >replacement for my aging IC-821. Even has the "funny" little knobs,
>> >like
>> >the 821, that control the RF power and mic gain. The IC-9100 has the
>> >look
>> >and feel of a "real" radio.
>> >
>> >Is it the price ? $2100.00 USD ? Not the cheapest rig out there. The
>> >IC-7610 is "flying" off the shelves at $3900.00 USD. Can't be about the
>> >price !
>> >
>> >Thanks for any comments - WB1FXX
>> >_______________________________________________
>> >Sent via AMSAT-BB@xxxxx.xxx. 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: http://www.amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb
>> _______________________________________________
>> Sent via AMSAT-BB@xxxxx.xxx. 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: http://www.amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb
>>
>
>
>
> --
> George Carr
> Certified Chip Carving Instructor
> Amateur Radio Station - WA5KBH
>
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Message: 10
Date: Sun, 17 Dec 2017 05:29:24 +0000 (UTC)
From: radiomb <radiomb@xxxxxxxxx.xxx>
To: Amsat BB <amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxx>
Subject: [amsat-bb] SATPC32
Message-ID: <870824853.7434.1513488564356@xxxx.xxxxx.xxx>
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Does the current version of SATPC32 run on Windows 10?
Thanks and 73,?? Mike? K4MIA
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Message: 11
Date: Sun, 17 Dec 2017 08:03:49 -0500
From: Dave Webb KB1PVH <kb1pvh@xxxxx.xxx>
To: radiomb <radiomb@xxxxxxxxx.xxx>
Cc: AMSAT -BB <amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxx>
Subject: Re: [amsat-bb] SATPC32
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Yes
Dave-KB1PVH
Sent from my Galaxy S7
On Dec 17, 2017 8:03 AM, "radiomb" <radiomb@xxxxxxxxx.xxx> wrote:
> Does the current version of SATPC32 run on Windows 10?
> Thanks and 73, Mike K4MIA
> _______________________________________________
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Message: 12
Date: Sun, 17 Dec 2017 08:04:48 -0600
From: Chris Bradley <kg5jup@xxxxx.xxx>
To: ans@xxxxx.xxxx AMSAT BB <amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxx>
Subject: [amsat-bb] ANS-351 AMSAT News Service Weekly Bulletins
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AMSAT NEWS SERVICE
ANS-351
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In this edition:
* November/December 2017 Apogee View Column Posted on the AMSAT Web
* Upcoming ARISS Contact Schedule as of 2017-12-13 09:00 UTC
* Special Membership Offer Continues for RadFxSat/AO-91 Launch
* Donate to AMSAT Tax-Free From Your IRA
* Satellite Activity From Azores Islands on Christmas
* December 20 Launch for HA-1 CubeSat with FM transponder and SSTV
* Information for Requesting UT1FG/MM QSL Cards
* Two-Part Video Demonstration Working AO-91 from Down Under
* AMSAT Awards Update
* KG5CCI and F4DXV 7,634.775 km QSO Sets New Distance Record on FO-29
* Satellite Shorts From All Over
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ANS-344 AMSAT News Service Weekly Bulletins
AMSAT News Service Bulletin 351.01
From AMSAT HQ KENSINGTON, MD.
DATE December 10, 2017
To All RADIO AMATEURS
BID: $ANS-351.01
November/December 2017 Apogee View Column Posted on the AMSAT Web
The November/December 2017 edition of Apogee View, a comprehensive
bimonthly update of AMSAT's activities written by AMSAT President Joe
Spier, K6WAO, has been posted on the AMSAT website.
https://www.amsat.org/apogeeview/
[ANS thanks Paul Stoetzer, N8HM for the above information]
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Upcoming ARISS Contact Schedule as of 2017-12-13 09:00 UTC
Quick list of scheduled contacts and events:
Taipei Municipal Ximen Elementary School, Taipei, Taiwan R.O.C.,
direct
via BN?SM (***)
The ISS callsign is presently scheduled to be OR4ISS
The scheduled astronaut is Mark Vande Hei KG5GNP
Contact is a go for: Thu 2017-12-21 08:49:07 UTC 72 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.
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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.
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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
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ARISS congratulations the following mentors who have now mentored
over 100
schools:
Francesco IK?WGF with 132
Satoshi 7M3TJZ with 126
Gaston ON4WF with 123
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 2017-12-13 09:00
UTC.
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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 1199.
Each school counts as 1 event.
Total number of ARISS ISS to earth school contacts is 1148.
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.
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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.
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QSL information may be found at:
http://www.ariss.org/qsl-cards.html
ISS callsigns: DP?ISS, IR?ISS, NA1SS, OR4ISS, RS?ISS
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The successful school list has been updated as of 2017-12-12 18:00
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_cor
rection
.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
Exp. 53 on orbit
Mark Vande Hei KG5GNP
Alexander Misurkin
Joe Acaba KE5DAR
[ANS thanks Charlie Sufana AJ9N for the above information]
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Special Membership Offer Continues for RadFxSat/AO-91 Launch
AO-91 is open to all and works great! Now is a good time to join
AMSAT and receive a free digital copy of "Getting Started with
Amateur Satellites"!
Visit https://www.amsat.org/product-category/amsat-membership/
and help AMSAT Keep Amateur Radio in Space.
AMSAT is making our "Getting Started With Amateur Satellites"
book available for a limited time as a download with any paid new
or renewal membership purchased via the AMSAT Store. This offer is
only available with purchases completed online, and for only a limited
time. A perennial favorite, Getting Started is updated every year
with the latest amateur satellite information, and is the premier
primer of satellite operation. The 182 page book is presented in PDF
format, in full color, and covers all aspects of making your first
contacts on a ham radio satellite.
Please take advantage of this offer today by visiting the AMSAT store
at https://www.amsat.org/shop/ and selecting any membership option.
While there, check out our other items, including the M2 LEOpack
antenna system, Arrow antennas, AMSAT shirts, and other swag.
Thank you, and see you soon on AO-91!
[ANS thanks Paul N8HM for the above information]
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52-0888529.
[ANS thanks the AMSAT Board of Directors for the above information]
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Satellite Activity From Azores Islands on Christmas
Pedro, CU2ZG says he will be active on satellites from grid square
HM58 on Christmas.
His equipment will include an Alaskan Arrow antenna, Yaesu FT-817ND,
Yaesu FT-857D, Kenwood TS-2000 and a Wouxun KG-UV9DPlus. Most of
the operation will be done using the TS-2000.
Expected operating days are December 23 and 24, plus December 25
during the afternoon/evening hours. Pedro says this will be a family
holiday and skeds will be accepted depending on his availability.
His exact location will be HM58qm, at the CU7BC QTH (check QRZ.com)
Watch his twitter account (@xxxxxxxx for updates.
[ANS thanks Pedro, CU2ZG for the above information]
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December 20 Launch for HA-1 CubeSat with FM transponder and SSTV
The IARU has announced frequency coordination has been completed for
HA-1, a 2U CubeSat developed by the Teenagers Amateur Radio Center of
Activity in Huaian, China. HA-1 is planned for launch on December 20.
HA-1 will be mainly used for teenagers in Huaian to carry out
activities
related with amateur radio and aerospace science education. The
cubesat
is equipped with amateur radio repeater and SSTV(Slow Scan Television)
component, which is to validate still image transmission in narrowband
voice channel.
There is an SSTV beacon, which puts Date/Time/Location
information/temp-
erature etc on a SSTV picture. Amateurs worldwide can also use HA-1 to
test SSTV via the cubesat.
Uplink: 145.930 MHz FM
Downlink: 436.950 MHz FM
Telemetry: 437.350 MHz 9k6 BPSK
[ANS thanks the IARU for the above information]
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Information for Requesting UT1FG/MM QSL Cards
John, K8YSE, posted a message on the amsat-bb on behalf of Yuri,
UT1FG/MM currently at sea aboard the MV Seahorse, "Yuri has asked
that anyone who has not received confirmations from this year and
previous year's operations to prepare logsheets so that he can mail
them out when he arrives in New Orleans."
John has posted an Excel Spreadsheet for you to enter your log data
plus an example of a completed log sheet at:
http://www.papays.com/sat/ut1fgqsl.html
John's web page includes instructions to prepare your logsheet of
QSO's
that Yuri can print, verify, sign and mail from one of his destination
ports. E-mail your logsheet to John at the address he lists in his
instructions. John will send an acknowledgement email when he receives
your request. This way you will know that Yuri will have your
logsheet.
Marinetraffic.com anticipates a December 15-16 arrival in New Orleans.
John requests you send your logsheet QSL request as soon as possible
so Yuri will have time to get them ready for mailing.
Yuri's current ship, Seahorse, is a relatively new ship and is wider
than previous vessels he has captained so it cannot go through the
locks in the Great Lakes. On this voyage he will be more restricted
as to possible destinations than he was last season.
John concluded, "Yuri has been very busy with his duties and has
had little time for anything else. He sends his regards to all."
[ANS thanks John Papay, K8YSE for the above information]
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Two-Part Video Demonstration Working AO-91 from Down Under
Peter Parker, VK3YE, has published two excellent introduction to
amateur satellites videos. Note that some of the QSO customs shown
are a little different than the common practice in Europe and North
America, but the tips are still generally applicable.
Peter, VK3YE, describes his two-part video demonstration as,
"A new amateur satellite has just gone up and it's super easy to
work. You just need a pair of handhelds on 2m & 70cm FM. Watch
this video to find out how to make contacts through AO91 with
equipment you probably already have."
Part 1:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=astteV2umOg
Part 2:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XNB7Nc4HFYs&feature=youtu.be
[ANS thanks Peter Parker, VK3YE, and Paul Stoetzer, N8HM for
the above information]
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AMSAT Awards Update
We have a good list of recipients this time for the AMSAT Awards. This
will also be the last update for 2017. With the new satellites this
year
and a crop of new ones coming in 2018 there will be a lot of operating
going on.
AMSAT Satellite Communicators Award for making their first satellite
QSO
Perikles Monioudis, HB9IQB
Tae-Ryon Kim, DS5DNO
Lawrence Witker, KE8BHX
Adam Zabrowski, W8OOO
Robert Twigg, KE8GDD
Dan Howard, VA3MA
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AMSAT Communications Achievement Award
Ed Poccia, KC2LM, #579
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AMSAT Sexagesimal Award
Adrian Liggins, VA3NNA, $180
Mac Cody, AE5PH, #181
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AMSAT Century Club Award
George Carr, WA5KBH, #53
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AMSAT Robert W. Barbee Jr., W4AMI Award
Carlo Morandi, IK4JQQ, #93
Mac Cody, AE5PH, #94
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Bruce Paige, KK5DO
AMSAT Director Contests and Awards
[ANS thanks Peter Bruce Paige, KK5DO for
the above information]
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KG5CCI and F4DXV 7,634.775 km QSO Sets New Distance Record on FO-29
David Swanson, KG5CCI, and Jerome Lecuyer, F4DXV completed a
7,634.775 km QSO on December 12 via FO-29. This eclipses their
previous record on that satellite by 26.62 km and greatly
exceeds the theoretical maximum range of the satellite,
which is calculated at 7,502 km. Video of the QSO as recorded
by F4DXV can be viewed at:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6sPe9wSOvAY&feature=youtu.be
[ANS thanks Paul Stoetzer, N8HM for the above information]
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Satellite Shorts From All Over
+ Did you know you can help AMSAT by logging into your Amazon
account using http://smile.amazon.com/ch/52-0888529 to designate
AMSAT-NA as the organization of your choice. When shopping on-line
you must use the URL http://smile.amazon.com for AMSAT to receive
the donation from your purchases.
+ 2017: FUNcube Status and New Developments - Wouter Weggelaar,
PA3WEG walks us through the whole FUNcube family of spacecraft
at the AMSAT-UK International Space Colloquium in Milton Keynes,
October 15th 2017. Watch on-line at:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ELFoLtm44Kc&feature=share
+ While waiting for the next satellite pass have a listen at
http://www.livemeteors.com/ to hear meteor pings as they
happen. The pings are a bit more frequent during the popular
meteor showers.
+ Hackaday posted an article showing how to build your own azimuth-
elevation rotor: http://tinyurl.com/ANS-344-HackadayRotor
(via Bernhard, VA6BMJ)
+ The 3Y0Z DXpedition Team on Bouvet Island is asking the amateur
radio community to help with flying costs. See the details on
the web: http://www.bouvetdx.org/news-and-updates/
+ European Space Agency astronaut Paolo Nespoli, IZ?JPA, is compiling
TimeLapseADay videos and is sharing them on-line. These can be
found on his playlist posted on YouTube:
http://tinyurl.com/ANS-344TimeLapseADay
+ The December 2017 issue of SatMagazine has been posted at:
http://www.satmagazine.com/ Vytenis Buzas LY1ZY features in
this issue, see pages 76-77.
+ Read about new analysis of the famous Hubble Deep Field images and
watch a video scan across the Deep Field. Each of those blobs and
dots is a galaxy. See: http://tinyurl.com/ANS-344-UniverseToday
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73,
This week's ANS Editor,
Chris Bradley, AA5EM
aa5em at amsat dot org
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