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Today's Topics:
1. Re: Kenwood TS2000 control versus Icom IC9100
(k6vug@?????????.????
2. Re: Arrow modification (saguaroastro)
3. Soundcard Packet to ISS (Les Rayburn)
4. Re: Soundcard Packet to ISS (John Brier)
5. Re: Soundcard Packet to ISS (John Kludt)
6. AO-91 at 19:15 - 19:27 (johnv@????????.????
7. Sat Contacts (James McIrvin)
8. Fwd: FUNcube 1 Operational Status (Brian)
9. FT-857 and Omnirig (NA1SA Loon)
10. Re: FT-857 and Omnirig (Scott)
11. FUNcube 1 Operational Status (Brian)
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Message: 1
Date: Fri, 4 Jan 2019 08:15:19 +0000 (UTC)
From: "k6vug@?????????.???? <k6vug@?????????.???>
To: James McIrvin <arsn1ipa@?????.???>
Cc: "AMSAT-BB@?????.???? <AMSAT-BB@?????.???>
Subject: Re: [amsat-bb] Kenwood TS2000 control versus Icom IC9100
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Jim N1IPA,
FWIW, will be happy to share my DOPPLER.SQF if you need to compare it with
yours.? There may even be a generic one with latest updates available
on-line somewhere.?
BTW, if you don't know this already, the "Observer's" location has to be
entered in a couple of places during initial configuration, of the SatPC32
suite.?
Speaking of "not working", something strange happened a few days ago - Win
8.1 stopped sync-ing its internal clock to internet time, so when SatPC32
predicted the passes, I could not hear any of my fav sats.? Fortunately, I
noticed the problem, restarted the PC, updated Keplers and everything was
back to normal.?
73!
Umesh, k6vug
On Wednesday, January 2, 2019, 4:02:31 PM PST, James McIrvin
<arsn1ipa@?????.???> wrote:
Well, I have found a couple of things that I didn't know were there for
setting.? Still learning how to set things up in satpc32 at this point.
Had to do with the comm port setting.
Took a while to figure it out, however lets see what happens now.
This has been a new thing for me to work with and just the way that some
was done I have had to figure it with some guidance.? Erich gave me enough
to dig deeper to find out what was going on, so know lets see how it works
after a couple of hours and then days.
So far it seems to be working to some extent.
73 de Jim N1IPA
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Message: 2
Date: Fri, 04 Jan 2019 04:50:59 -0700
From: saguaroastro <saguaroastro@???.???>
To: "k6vug@?????????.???? <k6vug@?????????.???>
Cc: AMSAT -BB <AMSAT-BB@?????.???>
Subject: Re: [amsat-bb] Arrow modification
Message-ID:
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Umesh, for reference, I built mine with Kent's diplexer (he calls it a band
pass filter), so only one coax lead to the radio (D7a or D72a)
73Rick Tejera (K7TEJ)Saguaro Astronomy ClubWww.saguaroastro.orgThunderbird
Astronomy ClubWww.w7tbc.org
-------- Original message --------From: k6vug@?????????.??? Date: 1/4/19
00:55 (GMT-07:00) To: saguaroastro <saguaroastro@???.???> Cc: AMSAT -BB
<AMSAT-BB@?????.???> Subject: Re: [amsat-bb] Arrow modification
Thanks for sharing Rick, it helps to compare notes.? I have
experienced the problem with a single coax feeding a full duplex Icom W32A
HT as well as two separate coaxes feeding two radios.? The front-end gets
severely de-sensed esp when the V/U frequencies get close to harmonic
relationship.? I guess I need to investigate further.?
73!Umesh, k6vug
On Wednesday, January 2, 2019, 5:00:36 PM PST,
saguaroastro <saguaroastro@???.???> wrote:
Umesh, I have not experienced any of that in either mode. In
fact most of my contact with it were V/u. This is using a KW D7A or D72a
73Rick Tejera (K7TEJ)Saguaro Astronomy ClubWww.saguaroastro.orgThunderbird
Astronomy ClubWww.w7tbc.org
-------- Original message --------From: k6vug@?????????.??? Date: 1/2/19
17:09 (GMT-07:00) To: Kenneth P Alexander <ve3hls@?????.???> Cc: AMSAT -BB
<AMSAT-BB@?????.???> Subject: Re: [amsat-bb] Arrow modification
The WA5VJB models are great for UHF up and VHF down (assuming duplex ops),
but get severe RX overload for VHF up and UHF down.
73!
Umesh, k6vug
??? On Tuesday, January 1, 2019, 5:53:01 PM PST, Douglas Quagliana
<dquagliana@?????.???> wrote:?
I'm not sure if anyone has modified an Arrow to put the elements in the
same plane.
However, Kent's "cheap LEO" yagi puts the 2m and 70cm elements all in the
same plane, so it can be done (if you know what you are doing.) See
http://www.wa5vjb.com/references/Cheap%20Antennas-LEOs.pdf
73,
Douglas KA2UPW/5
> On Dec 31, 2018, at 9:37 PM, Kenneth P Alexander <ve3hls@?????.???> wrote:
>
> Hi Doug,
>
> Simply moving them into the same plane will likely cause problems because
> the bands are harmonically related.? The 2m elements will make a mess of
> the 70cm radiation pattern if they're in the same plane.? That said, I did
> just stumble across a satellite yagi design where the elements were
> intentionally in the same plane.? Only the 2m yagi is fed and a passive 70
> cm driven element is placed close to the 2m driven element so the 2m
> element excites the 70 cm passive element, causing it to radiate on 70 cm.
> I believe it's called an open sleeve design.? I think it was 3 elements on
> 2m and 3 or 4 elements on 70 cm.? Sorry I didn't bookmark the page.? I
> don't remember where I saw it.? Hopefully someone else saw it and remembers.
>
> Happy New Year,
>
> Ken
> bueng-ken.com
>
>
> On Tue, Jan 1, 2019 at 10:20 AM Douglas B Tabor via AMSAT-BB <
> amsat-bb@?????.???> wrote:
>
>> I?ve been using my well faded Arrow for 4 years. The boom is a much
>> appreciated LIDstick so the old man can swing it as well as a 3 year old.
>>
>> Has anyone modified the Arrow to have 2m and 70cm elements in the same
>> plane (instead of stock 90 degrees)? I?m just curious what the performance
>> result might be - I know it would be easier to get in and out of the
>> RoverMobile instead of doing the twist-and-angle it out.
>>
>> HNY and 73,
>>
>> Doug, N6UA
>>
>> Douglas Tabor
>> dtabor52@??????.???
>>
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Message: 3
Date: Fri, 4 Jan 2019 12:37:07 -0600
From: Les Rayburn <les@????????????.???>
To: AMSAT-BB@?????.???
Subject: [amsat-bb] Soundcard Packet to ISS
Message-ID: <272B7552-ED78-4699-BF9B-03DF461BBC9C@????????????.???>
Content-Type: text/plain; charset=utf-8
Now that I?m back on the birds, I?d like to try my hand at making QSO?s
using the ISS Digipeater.
My IC-910H is set up for sound card modes?I use it successfully with WSJT
for meteor scatter work.
What is the best software for doing packet work with ISS? It does not have
to be freeware?happy to pay for a good product.
73,
Les Rayburn, N1LF
121 Mayfair Park
Maylene, AL 35114
EM63nf
Member WTFDA, IRCA, NRC. Former CPC Chairman for NRC & IRCA.
Elad FDM-S2 SDR, AirSpy SDR2, SDRPlay RSP-2 Pro, Sony XDR-F1HD [XDR Guy
Modified], Dennon TU-1500RD, Sangean HDT-1X, Ray Dees RDS Decoders, Korner
9.2 Antenna, FM-6 Antenna, Kitz Technologies KT-501 Pre-amps, Quantum
Phaser, Wellbrook ALA1530 Loop, Wellbrook Flag, Clifton Labs Active Whip.
?Nothing but blues and Elvis, and somebody else?s favorite song??
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Message: 4
Date: Fri, 4 Jan 2019 13:46:46 -0500
From: John Brier <johnbrier@?????.???>
To: Les Rayburn <les@????????????.???>
Cc: AMSAT BB <AMSAT-BB@?????.???>
Subject: Re: [amsat-bb] Soundcard Packet to ISS
Message-ID:
<CALn0fKN6SpwLPDu1DM7X9gVyvjkMpMM=bSmX41c1kArk2a3hig@????.?????.???>
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UISS is very popular for ISS digipeater work:
http://users.belgacom.net/hamradio/uiss.htm
The actual decoding/encoding can be done with Soundmodem or other software
modems. I think someone said it's bundled with UISS now. I'm not sure
though:
http://uz7.ho.ua/packetradio.htm
73, John Brier KG4AKV
On Fri, Jan 4, 2019 at 1:38 PM Les Rayburn <les@????????????.???> wrote:
> Now that I?m back on the birds, I?d like to try my hand at making QSO?s
> using the ISS Digipeater.
>
> My IC-910H is set up for sound card modes?I use it successfully with WSJT
> for meteor scatter work.
>
> What is the best software for doing packet work with ISS? It does not have
> to be freeware?happy to pay for a good product.
>
>
>
>
> 73,
>
> Les Rayburn, N1LF
> 121 Mayfair Park
> Maylene, AL 35114
> EM63nf
>
> Member WTFDA, IRCA, NRC. Former CPC Chairman for NRC & IRCA.
>
> Elad FDM-S2 SDR, AirSpy SDR2, SDRPlay RSP-2 Pro, Sony XDR-F1HD [XDR Guy
> Modified], Dennon TU-1500RD, Sangean HDT-1X, Ray Dees RDS Decoders, Korner
> 9.2 Antenna, FM-6 Antenna, Kitz Technologies KT-501 Pre-amps, Quantum
> Phaser, Wellbrook ALA1530 Loop, Wellbrook Flag, Clifton Labs Active Whip.
>
> ?Nothing but blues and Elvis, and somebody else?s favorite song??
>
> _______________________________________________
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Message: 5
Date: Fri, 4 Jan 2019 16:08:49 -0500
From: John Kludt <johnnykludt@?????.???>
To: Les Rayburn <les@????????????.???>
Cc: Amsat BB <AMSAT-BB@?????.???>
Subject: Re: [amsat-bb] Soundcard Packet to ISS
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Les,
My choice is UISS - written specifically for the ISS APRS packet more. It
can be found at http://users.belgacom.net/hamradio/uiss.htm. Please be
aware that the packet module on the ISS is presently being repalced and is
temporarily off the air.
John, K4SQC
On Fri, Jan 4, 2019 at 1:38 PM Les Rayburn <les@????????????.???> wrote:
> Now that I?m back on the birds, I?d like to try my hand at making QSO?s
> using the ISS Digipeater.
>
> My IC-910H is set up for sound card modes?I use it successfully with WSJT
> for meteor scatter work.
>
> What is the best software for doing packet work with ISS? It does not have
> to be freeware?happy to pay for a good product.
>
>
>
>
> 73,
>
> Les Rayburn, N1LF
> 121 Mayfair Park
> Maylene, AL 35114
> EM63nf
>
> Member WTFDA, IRCA, NRC. Former CPC Chairman for NRC & IRCA.
>
> Elad FDM-S2 SDR, AirSpy SDR2, SDRPlay RSP-2 Pro, Sony XDR-F1HD [XDR Guy
> Modified], Dennon TU-1500RD, Sangean HDT-1X, Ray Dees RDS Decoders, Korner
> 9.2 Antenna, FM-6 Antenna, Kitz Technologies KT-501 Pre-amps, Quantum
> Phaser, Wellbrook ALA1530 Loop, Wellbrook Flag, Clifton Labs Active Whip.
>
> ?Nothing but blues and Elvis, and somebody else?s favorite song??
>
> _______________________________________________
> Sent via AMSAT-BB@?????.???. AMSAT-NA makes this open forum available
> to all interested persons worldwide without requiring membership. Opinions
> expressed
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Message: 6
Date: Fri, 4 Jan 2019 22:13:27 +0000 (UTC)
From: "johnv@????????.???? <johnv@????????.???>
To: AMSAT BB <amsat-bb@?????.???>
Subject: [amsat-bb] AO-91 at 19:15 - 19:27
Message-ID: <1738540866.14552802.1546640007259@????.?????.???>
Content-Type: text/plain; charset=UTF-8
I tweeted that I forgot my tape recorder and noticed it was gone on my boom
so I tried to write calls on my wrist.??? I got one good one and one partial.
ND0C Randal is okayK9ITW - Bill is okay
But there were two others I missed before these two at the begin of the
overflight in CN87.
Sorry to goof up like this and thanks for the help
JohnN7AME
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Message: 7
Date: Fri, 4 Jan 2019 17:47:26 -0500
From: James McIrvin <arsn1ipa@?????.???>
To: amsat-bb@?????.???
Subject: [amsat-bb] Sat Contacts
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Good evening all.
I have been trying to make contacts this afternoon, after finding that I
could start hearing myself on the birds which I had not been able to do
before. I tried and I had a couple of folks respond to me, however, I was
not able to pull them out of the noise.
Sorry about that, just a newbie trying. also trying to tweak things so I
can hear it all and learning how things work.
I don't mean to cause anyone issues with me trying to work the birds, just
trying to figure things out.
So if you did hear me sorry, however, I will get things figured out at some
point. Today was a good day so far trying to work the XW 2 birds.
Since I have the ts2000 there is a birdie that kills some of the fm work
which does not please me in the least.
However, I will get this figured out.
I just ask that you bare with me and also if you can give me any pointers
that would be great too.
Have a great weekend everyone and maybe we can work something out on one of
these things.
73 de Jim N1IPA
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Message: 8
Date: Fri, 4 Jan 2019 20:08:53 +0000
From: Brian <g4bip@???????.??.??>
To: "amsat-bb@?????.???? <amsat-bb@?????.???>
Subject: [amsat-bb] Fwd: FUNcube 1 Operational Status
Message-ID:
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Re-send
-------- Forwarded Message --------
Subject: FUNcube 1 Operational Status
Date: Fri, 4 Jan 2019 09:08:30 +0000
From: G4BIP <g4bip@???????.??.??><mailto:g4bip@???????.??.??>
To: amsat-bb@?????.???<???????????????@?????.???>
Greetings to all FUNcubers for 2019.
FUNcube 1 is now back to "Educational" mode after the holiday period. Please
keep tracking and sending in telemetry as we try to better understand the
spin effects over the next few months of full orbit sun.
Thanks,
Brian (G4BIP)
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Message: 9
Date: Fri, 4 Jan 2019 22:36:50 +0000
From: NA1SA Loon <na1saloon@???????.???>
To: "amsat-bb@?????.???? <amsat-bb@?????.???>
Subject: [amsat-bb] FT-857 and Omnirig
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<DM6PR05MB3996E16E3C7F2CD45A234D02F28E0@?????????????.????????.????.???????.??
?>
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I'm using PstRotator with Omnirig to control my new FT-857D. I managed to
get the computer and radio to connect, but I cannot get the TX and RX
frequencies to display on the OmniRig side of PstRotator, My settings are...
Rig Type: FT-857
Port: COM 3
Baud Rate: 4800
Data Bits 8
Parity: None
Stop Bits: 1
RTS: Low
DTR: High
Poll int ms: 500
Timeout: 4000
When in connects to the radio it only shows the RX frequency in OmniRig and
it keeps changing the radios VFO to display a shortened frequency number...
instead of 145.950 it shows 145.95. I then get a TX ERROR msg when you
push the PTT and I end doing a reset to get the radio out of this mode. I'm
stumped...
Loon
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Message: 10
Date: Fri, 4 Jan 2019 21:45:34 -0500
From: Scott <scott23192@?????.???>
To: "amsat-bb@?????.???? <amsat-bb@?????.???>
Subject: Re: [amsat-bb] FT-857 and Omnirig
Message-ID:
<CAJCSnOaMMwVNDxXoDB1KpVKxJpOUTVw6+MaWcAtS9qfgppzATQ@????.?????.???>
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On the "Satellite Tracking" window, please click the "Satellites" menu at
the top.
In the "Name" box, scroll down to the satellite you're working with. Make
sure that the RX & TX frequencies there are fully spelled out in Hz (no
decimals!)
Click Add/Modify so that any changes you make become the active settings
for that satellite.
Back on the main "Satellite Tracking" window, check the box for "Use
OmniRig". Then click the "UP + DN" button.
When I follow those steps, my FT-857 is automatically put into SPLIT mode
with one VFO tracking the uplink freq and the other tracking the downlink
freq specified in PSTRotator.
(FYI, I always manually check on the FT-857's menus to verify that the VFO
being used for transmit has the CTCSS enabled and at the correct frequency
--- I don't depend on PSTRotator to set that automatically. In other
words, I let PSTRotator change the up & down freqs but I still manually set
everything else such as CTCSS, power, mode, etc.)
-Scott, K4KDR
===========================
On Fri, Jan 4, 2019 at 9:21 PM NA1SA Loon <na1saloon@???????.???> wrote:
> I'm using PstRotator with Omnirig to control my new FT-857D. I managed to
> get the computer and radio to connect, but I cannot get the TX and RX
> frequencies to display on the OmniRig side of PstRotator, My settings
> are...
> Rig Type: FT-857
> Port: COM 3
> Baud Rate: 4800
> Data Bits 8
> Parity: None
> Stop Bits: 1
> RTS: Low
> DTR: High
> Poll int ms: 500
> Timeout: 4000
>
> When in connects to the radio it only shows the RX frequency in OmniRig
> and it keeps changing the radios VFO to display a shortened frequency
> number... instead of 145.950 it shows 145.95. I then get a TX ERROR msg
> when you push the PTT and I end doing a reset to get the radio out of this
> mode. I'm stumped...
>
> Loon
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Message: 11
Date: Fri, 4 Jan 2019 09:08:31 +0000
From: Brian <g4bip@???????.??.??>
To: "amsat-bb@?????.???? <amsat-bb@?????.???>
Subject: [amsat-bb] FUNcube 1 Operational Status
Message-ID:
<CWXP265MB0789A1492743DDC3E397AA53BA8E0@?????????????.???????.????.???????.???
>
Content-Type: text/plain; charset="utf-8"
Greetings to all FUNcubers for 2019.
FUNcube 1 is now back to "Educational" mode after the holiday period.
Please keep tracking and sending in telemetry as we try to better
understand the spin effects over the next few months of full orbit sun.
Thanks,
Brian (G4BIP)
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