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Today's Topics:
1. Re: M2 leo pack antenna (Rich/wa4bue)
2. Simple setup for SO50 (Clint Bradford)
3. Icom IC-471A repairs (James Hickox)
4. ISS SSTV + AESP-14 Deployment Video (M5AKA)
5. Fwd: Amateur Radio Roundtable (wa4hfn@xxxxxxx.xxxx
6. K1N FO-29 Confirmed (K3SV)
7. Re: K1N FO-29 Confirmed (John Geiger)
8. LVBTracker issue and minor SatPC32 glitch (kb2m@xxxx.xxxx
9. Re: K1N FO-29 Confirmed (Paul Stoetzer)
10. Re: LVBTracker issue and minor SatPC32 glitch (Kevin Schuchmann)
11. Re: LVBTracker issue and minor SatPC32 glitch (kb2m@xxxx.xxxx
12. AMSAT/satellite presentation in Long Beach CA, Friday (3
April) evening (Patrick STODDARD (WD9EWK/VA7EWK))
13. WD9EWK road trip, Friday through Sunday (3-5 April)
(Patrick STODDARD (WD9EWK/VA7EWK))
14. New RS sat? (Andrew Glasbrenner)
15. Re: New RS sat? (Paul Stoetzer)
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Message: 1
Date: Mon, 30 Mar 2015 14:00:21 -0400
From: "Rich/wa4bue" <richard.siff@xxxxxxx.xxx>
To: <kk5do@xxxx.xxx>, "amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxxx <amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxx>
Subject: Re: [amsat-bb] M2 leo pack antenna
Message-ID: <0F95B43B46CC442993278AD7ED5E7039@xxxxxxxxx>
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I am happy to hear how good they are. Certainly a big savings over the
smaller antennas and they do the job.
R
W4BUE
----- Original Message -----
From: "Bruce" <kk5do@xxxx.xxx>
To: "amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxxx <amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxx>
Sent: Monday, March 30, 2015 12:56 PM
Subject: [amsat-bb] M2 leo pack antenna
> We used my M2 Leo Pack antenna at the Houston Hamfest Saturday and they
> worked great from AOS to LOS on both passes. Both antennas use 'N'
> connectors.
>
> If you are going to build them, I would suggest installing the driven
> elements last, do not use the push retainers on those two until you are
> all done building the antenna. I built mine and messed up 2 of the push
> retainers. I think there were 1 extra in each of the 2m and 70cm antennas
> but I pushed a little too hard and the elements were no longer centered.
> You cannot back them up. You have to replace them. M2 does not ship one or
> two of them, I had to purchase a package of 50 just to get 2 of them.
> Cost... $13. I reckon if anyone else makes an oops, I can drop a few in
> the U.S. mail to you.
>
> Just a heads up. They will be shipping out the last of the AMSAT orders
> that have been waiting to ship... 5 going out in today's UPS delivery.
> They will have some packaged and on the shelf ready to ship for those that
> are ready to order now. No waiting.
>
> 73...bruce
>
> --
>
> Bruce Paige, KK5DO
> AMSAT Director Contests and Awards
> ARRL Awards Manager (WAS, 5BWAS, VUCC), VE
> Houston AMSAT Net - Wed 0100z on Echolink - Conference *AMSAT*
> Also live streaming MP3 at http://www.amsatnet.com
> Podcast at http://www.amsatnet.com/podcast.xml or iTunes
> Latest satellite news on the ARRL Audio News
> http://www.arrl.org
>
> AMSAT on Twitter http://www.twitter.com/amsat
>
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Message: 2
Date: Mon, 30 Mar 2015 15:11:46 -0700
From: Clint Bradford <clintbradford@xxx.xxx>
To: AMSAT BB <amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxx>
Subject: [amsat-bb] Simple setup for SO50
Message-ID: <C989E34D-8CE0-4F9F-8642-E0DBA2E7B35A@xxx.xxx>
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Luciano - AMSAT-NA's new FOX-1A is going to actually be EASIER
to work with portable/minimum equipment! Engineers have promised
about a 6db INCREASE in its 2M downlink as compared to our recent
FM voice birds with their 440 downlinks!
THANKS for the video! Keep up the wonderful work!
Clint K6LCS
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Message: 3
Date: Tue, 31 Mar 2015 16:28:12 +0000 (UTC)
From: James Hickox <jameshickox@xxxxxxxxx.xxx>
To: "amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxxx <amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxx>
Subject: [amsat-bb] Icom IC-471A repairs
Message-ID:
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Hello,I have a -471a that is deaf and dumb.? memories work, sound comes
from speaker, squelch works, but will only hear HT signal when placed close
to printed circuit board wen case is off.? Will go into transmit mode, but
no power output noted.? Please let me know what might be the possible fixes,
and is there is anyone within a couple of hundred miles of Abilene, Texas
who will be willing to assist with repairs or who do it for a fee.
Thanks,
James, AA5AO
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Message: 4
Date: Tue, 31 Mar 2015 16:26:22 +0000 (UTC)
From: M5AKA <m5aka@xxxxx.xx.xx>
To: AMSAT BB <amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxx>
Subject: [amsat-bb] ISS SSTV + AESP-14 Deployment Video
Message-ID:
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ISS Slow Scan TV Active on Weekend of April 11
http://amsat-uk.org/2015/03/31/iss-sstv/
Video of AESP-14 CubeSat deployment from ISS
http://amsat-uk.org/2015/03/30/video-of-aesp-14-cubesat-deployment-from-iss/
The UK Space Agency (UKSA) has published an article explaining to schools
and other organisations what amateur radio is and how it work. Read How to
?Make That Call': #TalkToTim on the ISS
https://space.blog.gov.uk/2015/03/27/how-to-make-that-call-talktotim-on-the-is
s/
Astronaut issues challenge for UK students to ?make that call?
http://amsat-uk.org/2015/03/20/astronaut-issues-challenge-for-uk-students-to-m
ake-that-call/
----
73 Trevor M5AKA
AMSAT-UK http://amsat-uk.org/
Facebook https://www.facebook.com/amsatuk
Twitter https://twitter.com/AMSAT_UK
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Message: 5
Date: Tue, 31 Mar 2015 16:41:05 +0000 (UTC)
From: wa4hfn@xxxxxxx.xxx
To: AMSAT <amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxx>
Cc: "gol, Grid" <starcom-bb@xxxxxxxx.xxx>
Subject: [amsat-bb] Fwd: Amateur Radio Roundtable
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Sent: Tuesday, March 31, 2015 11:38:14 AM
Subject: Amateur Radio Roundtable
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Message: 6
Date: Tue, 31 Mar 2015 14:14:30 -0400
From: K3SV <k3sv@xx.xxx>
To: Amsat <amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxx>
Subject: [amsat-bb] K1N FO-29 Confirmed
Message-ID: <75D42421-D8BD-437E-BDB7-13A3F9C32B66@xx.xxx>
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Whoop whoop!
-------------- next part --------------
Sent from my iPad
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Message: 7
Date: Tue, 31 Mar 2015 16:55:13 -0500
From: John Geiger <af5cc@xxxxxxx.xxx>
To: K3SV <k3sv@xx.xxx>
Cc: Amsat <amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxx>
Subject: Re: [amsat-bb] K1N FO-29 Confirmed
Message-ID:
<CAHZ3kP8k9_-pW1QwWM8G79_pvQRXgNCGWUp6OmvLwTVrGYCQWw@xxxx.xxxxx.xxx>
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None of my HF QSOs with K1N have been on LOTW yet. What does one have to do
to get a confirmation?
John AF5CC
On Tue, Mar 31, 2015 at 1:14 PM, K3SV <k3sv@xx.xxx> wrote:
> Whoop whoop!
>
>
>
>
> Sent from my iPad
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Message: 8
Date: Tue, 31 Mar 2015 17:57:00 -0400
From: <kb2m@xxxx.xxx>
To: <amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxx>
Subject: [amsat-bb] LVBTracker issue and minor SatPC32 glitch
Message-ID: <006401d06bfd$9d871d00$d8955700$@xxx>
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Does anyone have this issue,
I have to turn my sat system on in a certain sequence.
1. Turn on the LVBTracker.
2. Turn on the 9100.
3. Start SatPC32.
Today I had a visitor in my shack who turned the Yaesu 5500 on first causing
the LVB issue, so don't just say 'don't do that' J.
If I turn on the 9100 before the LVBTracker I get a memory error on the
LVBTracker and have to do a re-calibrate, a real pain if you're trying to
work a bird that's already up. If I run SatPC32 before I turn on the radio I
get a SatPC32 error that could be a little easier to resolve then it is. I
would like to see a de-select, select sequence of the cat control to acquire
the radio instead of a SatPC32 reboot, sometimes with a task manager assist
in Win7 to halt the rotor
serverSDX. I have no idea what would cause the LVB to behave in this
manner. Anyone have the LVB issue? Any solutions?
73 Jeff kb2m
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Message: 9
Date: Tue, 31 Mar 2015 17:59:30 -0400
From: Paul Stoetzer <n8hm@xxxx.xxx>
To: John Geiger <af5cc@xxxxxxx.xxx>
Cc: Amsat <amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxx>
Subject: Re: [amsat-bb] K1N FO-29 Confirmed
Message-ID:
<CABzOSOqey7OCCRyMLLKku9Zeq0WX_wvn9VNGVMXhJQ=vs-5zaQ@xxxx.xxxxx.xxx>
Content-Type: text/plain; charset=UTF-8
Logs have only been uploaded for those that donated before the
expedition. The rest will be uploaded later.
I do have LoTW confirmations for my 4 HF QSOs, but no LoTW for my
satellite QSO yet. I'm told it's coming.
Seems as if the 29 satellite QSL cards have gone out (at least for
those who requested them). I hope mine is in my mailbox when I get
home!
73,
Paul, N8HM
On Tue, Mar 31, 2015 at 5:55 PM, John Geiger <af5cc@xxxxxxx.xxx> wrote:
> None of my HF QSOs with K1N have been on LOTW yet. What does one have to do
> to get a confirmation?
>
> John AF5CC
>
> On Tue, Mar 31, 2015 at 1:14 PM, K3SV <k3sv@xx.xxx> wrote:
>
>> Whoop whoop!
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> Sent from my iPad
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expressed
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AMSAT-NA.
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Message: 10
Date: Tue, 31 Mar 2015 19:04:09 -0700
From: Kevin Schuchmann <WA6FWF@xxxxxxx.xxx>
To: amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxx
Subject: Re: [amsat-bb] LVBTracker issue and minor SatPC32 glitch
Message-ID: <551B5219.4080002@xxxxxxx.xxx>
Content-Type: text/plain; charset=windows-1252; format=flowed
Jeff,
I have the same setup without the issues except that satpc32 needs to
be started last which makes sense because otherwise it will complain
about com ports not there.
I'm wondering if you have ever watched the com ports carefully,
windows loves to move things around so when you turn on the 9100 first
is it grabbing the usual lvb port? so the lvb gets what was the 9100
port? so instead of a simple w035 090 command the lvb is seeing
\$FEFE7CE01A05005603FD\$FEFE7CE01C0001FD\w10 or some other string of
9100 setup/frequency command from satpc32 and all that crud blows it's
mind requiring you to reset the LVB?
Just a thought...
73 Kevin WA6FWF
On 3/31/2015 2:57 PM, kb2m@xxxx.xxx wrote:
> Does anyone have this issue,
>
> I have to turn my sat system on in a certain sequence.
>
>
>
> 1. Turn on the LVBTracker.
>
> 2. Turn on the 9100.
>
> 3. Start SatPC32.
>
>
>
> Today I had a visitor in my shack who turned the Yaesu 5500 on first causing
> the LVB issue, so don't just say 'don't do that' J.
>
>
>
> If I turn on the 9100 before the LVBTracker I get a memory error on the
> LVBTracker and have to do a re-calibrate, a real pain if you're trying to
> work a bird that's already up. If I run SatPC32 before I turn on the radio I
> get a SatPC32 error that could be a little easier to resolve then it is. I
> would like to see a de-select, select sequence of the cat control to acquire
> the radio instead of a SatPC32 reboot, sometimes with a task manager assist
> in Win7 to halt the rotor
>
> serverSDX. I have no idea what would cause the LVB to behave in this
> manner. Anyone have the LVB issue? Any solutions?
>
>
>
> 73 Jeff kb2m
>
> _______________________________________________
> 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!
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Message: 11
Date: Wed, 1 Apr 2015 09:43:50 -0400
From: <kb2m@xxxx.xxx>
To: <amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxx>
Subject: Re: [amsat-bb] LVBTracker issue and minor SatPC32 glitch
Message-ID: <01cf01d06c81$e34c8c10$a9e5a430$@xxx>
Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii"
Kevin,
The 9100 always uses the same comports, the LVB also the same. After I get
the memory error the calibration is then off in the LVB, at least 10
degrees, usually more. I can, to save the pass look out the window at the
antenna and come up with approximate az el offsets to get me through the
pass. I can live with this issue of turning on the LVB first, I just thought
it should be fixable.
The SatPC32 issue I brought up is also a minor inconvenience. But, I use my
9100 with DXLab and SatPC32. With DX lab all I have to do is de-select the
9100 while I'm using it with SatPC32. When I want to use the 9100 for PSK31
or other data modes It's a simple 9100 2 menu change, and selecting the 9100
in DXLab commander. I work the data modes, and when done I simply deselect.
I then have to bring up SatPC32 as it would lose the 9100 in the process. It
would be great if SatPC32 acted as nicely as DXLab commander :D
I hope I made this clear, but I'm in the middle of moving to Florida in 2
days and don't have time to elaborate any more. In a few months I plan on
getting on the birds from down there also, maintaining two sat stations one
here and one in Florida. So I wanted to try and resolve some of these nits.
I already have a second LVB that I built from a kit that I will be using
down there when I get setup, along with a TS-2000.I need to yet buy the
rotor, pre amps, and antennas. I'm thinking the new M2 LEO set will get
under the zoning boards radar nicely.
73 Jeff kb2m
-----Original Message-----
From: AMSAT-BB [mailto:amsat-bb-bounces@xxxxx.xxxx On Behalf Of Kevin
Schuchmann
Sent: Tuesday, March 31, 2015 22:04 PM
To: amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxx
Subject: Re: [amsat-bb] LVBTracker issue and minor SatPC32 glitch
Jeff,
I have the same setup without the issues except that satpc32 needs to be
started last which makes sense because otherwise it will complain about com
ports not there.
I'm wondering if you have ever watched the com ports carefully, windows
loves to move things around so when you turn on the 9100 first is it
grabbing the usual lvb port? so the lvb gets what was the 9100 port? so
instead of a simple w035 090 command the lvb is seeing
\$FEFE7CE01A05005603FD\$FEFE7CE01C0001FD\w10 or some other string of
9100 setup/frequency command from satpc32 and all that crud blows it's mind
requiring you to reset the LVB?
Just a thought...
73 Kevin WA6FWF
On 3/31/2015 2:57 PM, kb2m@xxxx.xxx wrote:
> Does anyone have this issue,
>
> I have to turn my sat system on in a certain sequence.
>
>
>
> 1. Turn on the LVBTracker.
>
> 2. Turn on the 9100.
>
> 3. Start SatPC32.
>
>
>
> Today I had a visitor in my shack who turned the Yaesu 5500 on first
> causing the LVB issue, so don't just say 'don't do that' J.
>
>
>
> If I turn on the 9100 before the LVBTracker I get a memory error on
> the LVBTracker and have to do a re-calibrate, a real pain if you're
> trying to work a bird that's already up. If I run SatPC32 before I
> turn on the radio I get a SatPC32 error that could be a little easier
> to resolve then it is. I would like to see a de-select, select
> sequence of the cat control to acquire the radio instead of a SatPC32
> reboot, sometimes with a task manager assist in Win7 to halt the rotor
>
> serverSDX. I have no idea what would cause the LVB to behave in this
> manner. Anyone have the LVB issue? Any solutions?
>
>
>
> 73 Jeff kb2m
>
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Message: 12
Date: Wed, 1 Apr 2015 10:06:37 -0700
From: "Patrick STODDARD (WD9EWK/VA7EWK)" <amsat-bb@xxxxxx.xxx>
To: "amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxxx <amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxx>
Subject: [amsat-bb] AMSAT/satellite presentation in Long Beach CA,
Friday (3 April) evening
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Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1
Hi!
On Friday, I will be in Long Beach to give a presentation about amateur
satellites and AMSAT for the Associated Radio Amateurs of Long Beach, during
their regular monthly meeting at 7pm. I thank Endaf Buckley KG6FIY and the
club for inviting me to give this presentation. Information about the club,
and the meeting site, is at:
http://www.aralb.org/
Before the meeting, I am planning to do demonstrations during FO-29 and
SO-50 passes. There is an FO-29 pass around 6.06pm (0106 UTC), followed by
an SO-50 pass around 6.20pm (0120 UTC). The footprint during the FO-29 pass
covers the west coast, and for the SO-50 pass the satellite will swing around
from the southwest to the north. If you hear WD9EWK on either of these
passes, please call and join in the fun. The meeting site is in grid DM03.
73!
Patrick WD9EWK/VA7EWK
http://www.wd9ewk.net/
Twitter: @xxxxxx
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Message: 13
Date: Wed, 1 Apr 2015 10:36:35 -0700
From: "Patrick STODDARD (WD9EWK/VA7EWK)" <amsat-bb@xxxxxx.xxx>
To: "amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxxx <amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxx>
Subject: [amsat-bb] WD9EWK road trip, Friday through Sunday (3-5
April)
Message-ID:
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Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1
Hi!
I just posted a message about a presentation I will give in southern
California on Friday evening. In addition to that presentation, I am
planning a road trip that will cover a total of almost 1000 miles in
3 days - including my drive to that presentation.
Since I have operated from some of the rarely-heard grids along the
I-10 freeway between Phoenix and Los Angeles recently, I'm not planning
to stop and work passes on Friday morning and early afternoon. If there
are grids along that route that someone needs, I might be able to make
a stop - if there are satellites passing by during that time. The
presentation I'm giving will be in Signal Hill CA, near Long Beach in
grid DM03, where I will be on the air for two passes that evening.
After the presentation, sometime on Saturday, I will head up the I-15
freeway to Las Vegas. I don't know exactly when I will start driving
up there. I-15 passes through grids DM14, DM15, DM25, and DM26 on the
way up there. I will keep track of passes, and try to work them during
this drive.
While in Las Vegas, I plan on operating from the DM25/DM26 grid boundary,
which passes through the south end of the Las Vegas area. I did this on
a couple of road trips back in 2008 and 2009, and - according to the
satellite view from Google Maps - the spot I used then is still available.
I may operate from this spot Saturday night and/or Sunday morning.
Depending on when I leave Las Vegas Sunday morning, I may be able to stop
at the DM25/DM35 grid boundary in Kingman, Arizona. I may not try to work
every possible pass on Sunday, since I need to get back home and then get
ready for another workweek, but I will keep track of the available passes.
As with my other road trips, I make use of APRS and Twitter to show where
I'm located and for updates. For APRS, I use WD9EWK-9 as my call sign, and
that would be visible at (among other sites):
http://aprs.fi/WD9EWK-9
My @xxxxxx Twitter feed will have updates, and occasional photos, of my
activities. If you don't use Twitter, you can still see my tweets in a
web browser at:
http://twitter.com/WD9EWK
QSOs made during this road trip - including those from the demonstrations
on Friday evening - will be uploaded to Logbook of the World. In addition
to that, I am happy to confirm QSOs by QSL card. Since I'm operating away
from home, I don't normally ask for cards or an SASE when I confirm these
QSOs. Just e-mail me with the QSO details, and I'll send you a card if the
QSO is in my log.
73!
Patrick WD9EWK/VA7EWK
http://www.wd9ewk.net/
Twitter: @xxxxxx
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Message: 14
Date: Wed, 1 Apr 2015 15:07:38 -0400 (GMT-04:00)
From: Andrew Glasbrenner <glasbrenner@xxxxxxxxxx.xxx>
To: amsat-bb <amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxx>
Subject: [amsat-bb] New RS sat?
Message-ID:
<29829151.1427915258939.JavaMail.root@xxxxxxxxxxxxx.xxx.xx.xxxxxxxxx.xxx>
Content-Type: text/plain; charset=UTF-8
http://space.skyrocket.de/doc_sdat/kosmos-2491.htm
There may be a new RS sat up there after the most recent Rokot launch. I
doubt it has anything close to a transponder, but it might be a good
beacon....
73, Drew KO4MA
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Message: 15
Date: Wed, 1 Apr 2015 15:17:42 -0400
From: Paul Stoetzer <n8hm@xxxx.xxx>
To: Andrew Glasbrenner <glasbrenner@xxxxxxxxxx.xxx>
Cc: amsat-bb <amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxx>
Subject: Re: [amsat-bb] New RS sat?
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1172km x 1506km, 82.49 degree inclination orbit for Kosmos 2504
according to this:
http://www.spaceflight101.com/rockot-launch-updates---3-gonets-2015.html
It would be wonderful if a transponder ever did get launched on one of
these satellites as they seem to go to nice high LEO orbits.
73,
Paul, N8HM
On Wed, Apr 1, 2015 at 3:07 PM, Andrew Glasbrenner
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> http://space.skyrocket.de/doc_sdat/kosmos-2491.htm
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> There may be a new RS sat up there after the most recent Rokot launch. I
doubt it has anything close to a transponder, but it might be a good
beacon....
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> 73, Drew KO4MA
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