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Today's Topics:
1. New FT-818 (Mike Hoblinski)
2. Re: New FT-818 (Frank)
3. Re: Spectra Lab UTJ cell testing??? (Nick Pugh)
4. AO-07 - not working/silent (Jean Marc Momple)
5. Re: G-5500 rotor failure (kb2mjeff@???.????
6. Re: G-5500 rotor failure (Peter Goodhall)
7. Re: AO-07 - not working/silent (Jean Marc Momple)
8. Re: AO-07 - not working/silent (Peter Goodhall)
9. Re: AO-07 - not working/silent (Jean Marc Momple)
10. Re: New FT-818 (w4upd)
11. Arrow ll to camera tripod adapter (jim@??????.???
12. Re: Spectra Lab UTJ cell testing??? (Robert Bruninga)
13. Re: Arrow ll to camera tripod adapter (Don KB2YSI)
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Message: 1
Date: Sat, 24 Feb 2018 20:23:34 -0800
From: Mike Hoblinski <hobergenix@?????.???>
To: amsat-bb@?????.???
Subject: [amsat-bb] New FT-818
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I ran across the FT-817ND replacement. At first I thought the FT-818 was
fake news.
After seeing it offered on the HRO and Gigaparts web site for pre sale I
guess its
real. Some improvements in battery size and the TCXO is now built in. The
TX power
was increased to 6W and I think aircraft and FM broadcast band added. I was
wondering
if anybody has seen the offical Yaesu broschure. The specs are on the HRO
and Gigaparts
site. I was kinda expecting a bit more of an upgrade after all these years.
Maybe like
Fusion capabilities or USB program and control. Is anybody going to run out
and buy it
when its supposed to go on sale in March.
Mike Hoblinski
N6IMF
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Message: 2
Date: Sat, 24 Feb 2018 20:44:55 -0800
From: Frank <k6fw1@???????.???>
To: amsat-bb@?????.???
Subject: Re: [amsat-bb] New FT-818
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From my point of view there is no improvement that is of interest to a
satellite operator.? I will keep my FT-817 and FT-817ND.
Frank
K6FW
On 2/24/18 8:23 PM, Mike Hoblinski wrote:
> I ran across the FT-817ND replacement. At first I thought the FT-818 was
> fake news.
> After seeing it offered on the HRO and Gigaparts web site for pre sale I
> guess its
> real. Some improvements in battery size and the TCXO is now built in. The
> TX power
> was increased to 6W and I think aircraft and FM broadcast band added. I was
> wondering
> if anybody has seen the offical Yaesu broschure. The specs are on the HRO
> and Gigaparts
> site. I was kinda expecting a bit more of an upgrade after all these years.
> Maybe like
> Fusion capabilities or USB program and control. Is anybody going to run out
> and buy it
> when its supposed to go on sale in March.
>
> Mike Hoblinski
> N6IMF
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Message: 3
Date: Sun, 25 Feb 2018 03:34:44 -0600
From: "Nick Pugh" <quadpugh@?????????.???>
To: "'Robert Bruninga'" <bruninga@????.???>, "'Amsat BB'"
<AMSAT-BB@?????.???>
Subject: Re: [amsat-bb] Spectra Lab UTJ cell testing???
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I have been told that small amounts of current are ok but don't remember how
much this is. Vermont tech university flew a cube without blocking diodes
and if lasted until orbital decay.
nick
Cell????? 337 258 2527
?
Helping UL become a world Class Engineering ?and Educational School
Disagree I Learn
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Bruninga
Sent: Friday, February 23, 2018 5:03 PM
To: Amsat BB <AMSAT-BB@?????.???>
Subject: [amsat-bb] Spectra Lab UTJ cell testing???
When you feed voltage into a UTJ Multi junction solar cell it emits RED
light all across the solar cell.
This is a good test to see if the cell is 100% involved or there are low
performing sections.
But I need to fully understand what is going on!!
Does this damage the cell? How bright can it get?
My problem is that when I feed current into the solar panel to simulate sun
on the panel, the solar cells all light up and so some current is being
bypassed into the cells and not getting to the spacecraft. Is this damaging
to the cells?
I have not been able to find any links to a description of this kind of cell
testing and limits.
Bob
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Message: 4
Date: Sun, 25 Feb 2018 15:02:44 +0400
From: Jean Marc Momple <jean.marc.momple@?????.???>
To: "amsat-bb@?????.???? <amsat-bb@?????.???>
Subject: [amsat-bb] AO-07 - not working/silent
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Hi all,
During a QSO with ZS4A at around 13:13 UTC yesterday AO-07 when suddenly
silent in spite the signal both side was very good and still in the middle
of the pass.
Mid-day today I tried it again on both modes during a overhead pass, still
silent. I will trying again on next pass today which is still a daylight one
but low ele of 4.8 deg. if bird OK it should work as normally I access as it
appears on horizon.
Has anyone access AO-07 after 13:13 UTC yesterday 24/02/2018?
73
Jean Marc (3B8DU)
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Message: 5
Date: Sun, 25 Feb 2018 06:46:25 -0500
From: <kb2mjeff@???.???>
To: "Amsat" <amsat-bb@?????.???>
Subject: Re: [amsat-bb] G-5500 rotor failure
Message-ID: <4ABD375989704795AEA42FD84362B021@???????>
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Some more info on rotor failure, and my solution. I was using this rotor
with a small M2 Leo pack. I put it together from parts from several broken
5500's for $200 so I don't know it's history. I've done pretty well with the
5500's I've owned over the years. My first one was bought used in 1997 for
another $200, it was already 5 years old. It lasted till 2008 turning large
KML's, a 3 foot dish(taken down when AO-40 died), and a 55 L 1200 loop yagi.
My second one that is still up in NJ, had the loose set screw problem last
year. When I took it completely apart, fixed , and put fresh grease in, it
was showing no wear. It's been up 10 years and counting. So Yaesu really
doesn't owe me anything, I got a good deal on the RAS-1 so I hope it will be
my last AZ-EL rotor purchase, or maintenance issue . When I take the 5500
down and replace with the RAS-1 here, I then have spare parts for the 5500
in NJ...
73 Jeff kb2m
-----Original Message-----
From: kb2mjeff@???.???
Sent: Thursday, February 22, 2018 7:35 AM
To: Amsat
Subject: Re: [amsat-bb] G-5500 rotor failure
Well it looks like my 5500 had a failure. I found it dead with a blown fuse
this morning. I'm now thinking that the transformer was the intermittent
problem that has now failed. As I have a 5500 up north also I'm thinking of
just buying a new AlfaSpid az el rotor and keeping the Yaesu for parts for
the 5500 at my NJ summer home. What AlfaSpid is anyone using? I see there
are at least 2 different ones available. All I need to turn is an M2 leo
pack, and a Comet CYA-1216E. Any rotor suggestions appreciated....
73 Jeff kb2m
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Message: 6
Date: Sun, 25 Feb 2018 11:56:38 +0000
From: Peter Goodhall <peter@?????.???>
To: "kb2mjeff@???.???? <kb2m@????.???>
Cc: Amsat <amsat-bb@?????.???>
Subject: Re: [amsat-bb] G-5500 rotor failure
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Must be dead rotator week, Thursday my elevation unit on the G-5500 decided
to stop at 10 degrees, showed fine on the controller thus pots fine.
Looks like the motor has burned out, thankfully a local guy had a spare
elevation unit so I've spent the weekend doing that.
Only downside is the wind chill is between -5c & -10c!
I'm thinking it's time to swap to spid as well, I've gone from living
inland in a big city to on the coast.
On 25 Feb 2018 11:47 am, <kb2mjeff@???.???> wrote:
> Some more info on rotor failure, and my solution. I was using this rotor
> with a small M2 Leo pack. I put it together from parts from several broken
> 5500's for $200 so I don't know it's history. I've done pretty well with
> the 5500's I've owned over the years. My first one was bought used in 1997
> for another $200, it was already 5 years old. It lasted till 2008 turning
> large KML's, a 3 foot dish(taken down when AO-40 died), and a 55 L 1200
> loop yagi. My second one that is still up in NJ, had the loose set screw
> problem last year. When I took it completely apart, fixed , and put fresh
> grease in, it was showing no wear. It's been up 10 years and counting. So
> Yaesu really doesn't owe me anything, I got a good deal on the RAS-1 so I
> hope it will be my last AZ-EL rotor purchase, or maintenance issue . When I
> take the 5500 down and replace with the RAS-1 here, I then have spare parts
> for the 5500 in NJ...
>
> 73 Jeff kb2m
>
> -----Original Message----- From: kb2mjeff@???.???
> Sent: Thursday, February 22, 2018 7:35 AM
> To: Amsat
> Subject: Re: [amsat-bb] G-5500 rotor failure
>
> Well it looks like my 5500 had a failure. I found it dead with a blown fuse
> this morning. I'm now thinking that the transformer was the intermittent
> problem that has now failed. As I have a 5500 up north also I'm thinking of
> just buying a new AlfaSpid az el rotor and keeping the Yaesu for parts for
> the 5500 at my NJ summer home. What AlfaSpid is anyone using? I see there
> are at least 2 different ones available. All I need to turn is an M2 leo
> pack, and a Comet CYA-1216E. Any rotor suggestions appreciated....
>
> 73 Jeff kb2m
>
>
>
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Message: 7
Date: Sun, 25 Feb 2018 16:30:18 +0400
From: Jean Marc Momple <jean.marc.momple@?????.???>
To: "amsat-bb@?????.???? <amsat-bb@?????.???>
Subject: Re: [amsat-bb] AO-07 - not working/silent
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Dear All,
Please disregard was able to make it for last pass a few minutes ago. Seems
back on air.
73
Jean Marc (3B8DU)
> On Feb 25, 2018, at 3:02 PM, Jean Marc Momple <jean.marc.momple@?????.???>
wrote:
>
> Hi all,
>
> During a QSO with ZS4A at around 13:13 UTC yesterday AO-07 when suddenly
silent in spite the signal both side was very good and still in the middle
of the pass.
>
> Mid-day today I tried it again on both modes during a overhead pass, still
silent. I will trying again on next pass today which is still a daylight one
but low ele of 4.8 deg. if bird OK it should work as normally I access as it
appears on horizon.
>
> Has anyone access AO-07 after 13:13 UTC yesterday 24/02/2018?
>
> 73
>
>
> Jean Marc (3B8DU)
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Message: 8
Date: Sun, 25 Feb 2018 15:25:17 +0000
From: Peter Goodhall <peter@?????.???>
To: Jean Marc Momple <jean.marc.momple@?????.???>
Cc: "amsat-bb@?????.???? <amsat-bb@?????.???>
Subject: Re: [amsat-bb] AO-07 - not working/silent
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It's worth remembering that using too much power will flip the
satellite mode so when its silent its most likely downlinking on 10m.
If this happens a lot and there are only yourselves on the pass best
thing to do is reduce your output power. max should be no more than
100w ERP.
73,
Peter, 2M0SQL
On 25 February 2018 at 12:30, Jean Marc Momple
<jean.marc.momple@?????.???> wrote:
> Dear All,
>
> Please disregard was able to make it for last pass a few minutes ago.
Seems back on air.
>
> 73
>
> Jean Marc (3B8DU)
>
>
>
>> On Feb 25, 2018, at 3:02 PM, Jean Marc Momple
<jean.marc.momple@?????.???> wrote:
>>
>> Hi all,
>>
>> During a QSO with ZS4A at around 13:13 UTC yesterday AO-07 when suddenly
silent in spite the signal both side was very good and still in the middle
of the pass.
>>
>> Mid-day today I tried it again on both modes during a overhead pass,
still silent. I will trying again on next pass today which is still a
daylight one but low ele of 4.8 deg. if bird OK it should work as normally I
access as it appears on horizon.
>>
>> Has anyone access AO-07 after 13:13 UTC yesterday 24/02/2018?
>>
>> 73
>>
>>
>> Jean Marc (3B8DU)
>
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Message: 9
Date: Sun, 25 Feb 2018 19:36:18 +0400
From: Jean Marc Momple <jean.marc.momple@?????.???>
To: peter@?????.???
Cc: "amsat-bb@?????.???? <amsat-bb@?????.???>
Subject: Re: [amsat-bb] AO-07 - not working/silent
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Peter,
Thanks for the input.
I use normally 5w into 10 db antenna with about 6 db feeder loss (70cm) at
all initial call on satellites. With AO-07 I need minimum of about 15W to go
through clear, sometimes more.
Just to state that it is not overpower causing the issue (hope fully not one).
Last pass at (max ele. 4.8 deg.) went through well.
I will continue to observe as something was definitely not ?normal?.
73
Jean Marc (3B8DU)
> On Feb 25, 2018, at 7:25 PM, Peter Goodhall <peter@?????.???> wrote:
>
> It's worth remembering that using too much power will flip the
> satellite mode so when its silent its most likely downlinking on 10m.
>
> If this happens a lot and there are only yourselves on the pass best
> thing to do is reduce your output power. max should be no more than
> 100w ERP.
>
> 73,
>
> Peter, 2M0SQL
>
> On 25 February 2018 at 12:30, Jean Marc Momple
> <jean.marc.momple@?????.???> wrote:
>> Dear All,
>>
>> Please disregard was able to make it for last pass a few minutes ago.
Seems back on air.
>>
>> 73
>>
>> Jean Marc (3B8DU)
>>
>>
>>
>>> On Feb 25, 2018, at 3:02 PM, Jean Marc Momple
<jean.marc.momple@?????.???> wrote:
>>>
>>> Hi all,
>>>
>>> During a QSO with ZS4A at around 13:13 UTC yesterday AO-07 when suddenly
silent in spite the signal both side was very good and still in the middle
of the pass.
>>>
>>> Mid-day today I tried it again on both modes during a overhead pass,
still silent. I will trying again on next pass today which is still a
daylight one but low ele of 4.8 deg. if bird OK it should work as normally I
access as it appears on horizon.
>>>
>>> Has anyone access AO-07 after 13:13 UTC yesterday 24/02/2018?
>>>
>>> 73
>>>
>>>
>>> Jean Marc (3B8DU)
>>
>> _______________________________________________
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>
>
> --
> Peter Goodhall, 2M0SQL
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Message: 10
Date: Sun, 25 Feb 2018 10:42:37 -0500
From: w4upd <w4upd@???.??.???>
To: amsat-bb@?????.???
Subject: Re: [amsat-bb] New FT-818
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I agree, especially for the $200 dollars difference it cost over what I
paid for my last FT817ND. My first FT817 went up in smoke literally from
the finals doing their thing on a low battery. It not only took out the
finals, but the final board, and burnt the RF board under it as well. So
it wasn't repairable and the replacement(s) were over #300 dollars. Half
the price of a new one then. The old unit was 16 years old before it
died, so I can't complain (well I can, but it didn't help).
So, the finals and its board were removed and it is being used as a
receiver only unit with the other fully functional unit. I paid a little
over $600 so I just don't feel the new FT818 is worth the $200+ difference.
Reid, W4UPD
On 2/24/2018 11:44 PM, Frank wrote:
> From my point of view there is no improvement that is of interest to a
> satellite operator. I will keep my FT-817 and FT-817ND.
>
> Frank
> K6FW
>
> On 2/24/18 8:23 PM, Mike Hoblinski wrote:
>> I ran across the FT-817ND replacement. At first I thought the FT-818 was
>> fake news.
>> After seeing it offered on the HRO and Gigaparts web site for pre sale I
>> guess its
>> real. Some improvements in battery size and the TCXO is now built in.
>> The
>> TX power
>> was increased to 6W and I think aircraft and FM broadcast band added.
>> I was
>> wondering
>> if anybody has seen the offical Yaesu broschure. The specs are on the
>> HRO
>> and Gigaparts
>> site. I was kinda expecting a bit more of an upgrade after all these
>> years.
>> Maybe like
>> Fusion capabilities or USB program and control. Is anybody going to
>> run out
>> and buy it
>> when its supposed to go on sale in March.
>>
>> Mike Hoblinski
>> N6IMF
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Message: 11
Date: Sun, 25 Feb 2018 16:00:18 -0500
From: jim@??????.??
To: "amsat-bb" <amsat-bb@?????.???>
Subject: [amsat-bb] Arrow ll to camera tripod adapter
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I have had my Arrow ll antenna for a number of years now. I have seen
probably hundreds?of these mounted to a camera tripod using different
methods. Does anybody have an easy design they might share?
73's
Jim
WA5QAP
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Message: 12
Date: Sun, 25 Feb 2018 15:42:28 -0500
From: Robert Bruninga <bruninga@????.???>
To: Nick Pugh <quadpugh@?????????.???>, Amsat BB <AMSAT-BB@?????.???>
Subject: Re: [amsat-bb] Spectra Lab UTJ cell testing???
Message-ID: <1170f8de46f6a7ea6c6a18f9435ffe5e@????.?????.???>
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How many years?
We are going for 10.
Bob
-----Original Message-----
From: Nick Pugh [mailto:quadpugh@?????????.????
Sent: Sunday, February 25, 2018 4:35 AM
To: 'Robert Bruninga' <bruninga@????.???>; 'Amsat BB' <AMSAT-BB@?????.???>
Subject: RE: [amsat-bb] Spectra Lab UTJ cell testing???
I have been told that small amounts of current are ok but don't remember
how much this is. Vermont tech university flew a cube without blocking
diodes and if lasted until orbital decay.
nick
Cell????? 337 258 2527
Helping UL become a world Class Engineering ?and Educational School
Disagree I Learn
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From: AMSAT-BB [mailto:amsat-bb-bounces@?????.???? On Behalf Of Robert
Bruninga
Sent: Friday, February 23, 2018 5:03 PM
To: Amsat BB <AMSAT-BB@?????.???>
Subject: [amsat-bb] Spectra Lab UTJ cell testing???
When you feed voltage into a UTJ Multi junction solar cell it emits RED
light all across the solar cell.
This is a good test to see if the cell is 100% involved or there are low
performing sections.
But I need to fully understand what is going on!!
Does this damage the cell? How bright can it get?
My problem is that when I feed current into the solar panel to simulate
sun on the panel, the solar cells all light up and so some current is
being bypassed into the cells and not getting to the spacecraft. Is this
damaging to the cells?
I have not been able to find any links to a description of this kind of
cell testing and limits.
Bob
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Message: 13
Date: Sun, 25 Feb 2018 19:13:56 -0500
From: Don KB2YSI <kb2ysi@?????.???>
To: jim@??????.??
Cc: amsat-bb <amsat-bb@?????.???>
Subject: Re: [amsat-bb] Arrow ll to camera tripod adapter
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I am not sure when it may have started, but there is a 1/4-20 threaded
"hole" (actually 2) underneath the foam handle on my Arrow. I was able to
screw in a bolt from one side through to the other.
So if you have a tripod, you could replace the stock bolt on the quick
release part with a longer one and screw it in through both sides. I would
think you *could* get away with doing only one side, but I would attempt to
get both sides.
On Sun, Feb 25, 2018 at 4:00 PM, <jim@??????.??> wrote:
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
> I have had my Arrow ll antenna for a number of years now. I have seen
> probably hundreds of these mounted to a camera tripod using different
> methods. Does anybody have an easy design they might share?
> 73's
> Jim
> WA5QAP
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AMSAT-NA.
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